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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
EX
ISER'S SEVERE MENTAL STRUGGLE"
LETTER TO THE EX-CROWN PRINCE.
Berlin, March 26. The Deutsche Zeitung publishes" an autograph letter from the ex-Kaiser to the ex-Crown Prince, dated November 9.
It begins My dear boy-After the Court Chamberlain advised that he could no longer guarantee my safety at Main Headquarters and that the troops were no longer trustworthy, I resolved, after a severe mental struggle, to leave the Army which collapsed and go to Huiland. I advise you to stick to your post until the conclusion of the Armistice. I hope to see you again in happier times.-Your faithful and deeply afflicted father, Wilhelm."
Thereupon the Crown Prince wrote to Herr Ebert, requesting pecision to remain at his post and undertaking to bring the Army homeward in a well disciplined and 'orderly manner.
Herr Ebert refused the request, and the Crown Prince, in the course of a lengthy letter to Marshal von Hindenburg justifying his action, said he had decided, with deep emotion, after hard struggles. He pointed out that no renunciation of to go to a neutral country. the Throne was either demanded or made by him.
U. S. GOVERNMENT-OWNED SHIPS.
SALES CONFINED TO AMERICANS.
New York, March 27.
Mr: Hurley, Chairman of the Shipping Board, has informed the Marine League that the sale of Government-owned ships will be confined to Americans and transfers to foreign registry will not be permitted. Mr. Hurley advocated the establishment of a Merchant Marine Development Fund, under Government auspices, with a view to affording financial assistance to undeveloped trade routes. declared that the Government owned 355 steel ocean-going ships with a deadweight tonnage of nearly three-and-a-half millions. The present programme should secure in 1920 a tonnage of 163; millions.
ALLIED CLAIM ON GERMAN EXPORTS.
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PROCEEDS DEVOTED TO PAYMENT OF FOOD BILL.
Paris, March 28. The list of commodities which Germany is prohibited from exporting as mentioned on the 25th, comprises war material of all kinds, including warships, also gold, silver and securities.
Exports permitted conditionally include coal, dyestafe, various products of iron and steel, sugar, window glass, electrical and certain other machinery, and the Allied Government is entitled to purchase these articles and the repreesentatives of the Allies will proceed immediately to Cologne and other places to arrange prices. etc. with the Germans.
Purchases by the Allies must not exceed two-thirds of any of these commodities which Germany has for sale. Germany will be free to export the remaining one-third as she wishes, but the proceeds of all export will be devoted to the payment of the German food Mil.
THE HUNGARIAN BOLSHEVIKS.
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ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE FOREIGN WORKMEN.
Paris, March 28..
The Temps Geneva correspondent states that the Hungarian Soviet Government has issued an appeal to Czech, Serbian and Rumanian workmen, urging them to join the Hungarian movement and overthrow their respective Governments.
The Czech Socialists appear to be firmly resolved to oppose any invasion of Bolshevism in the Czecho-Slovak Republic. M. Klofac, Socialist leader and Minister of National Defence in the Czecho Slovak Ministry, declared that the Czech Democratic Array would unhesitatingly crush any attempt to establish a Bolshevist regime in Bohemia.
THE RAVAGES OF THE WAR IN BELGIUM.
THE LOSSES AND INDEMNITY.
Brussels, March 28. In the Chamber it was officially announced that about 6,000 Belgian civilians have died owing to German barbarity. There were nearly 7,000 war orphans, while over 125,000 men were deported. The indemnity claimable is estimated at 900,000,000 francs, The Minister of Economic Affairs has declared that all damage. done will be fully indemnified by the Germans,
GERMANY'S INDEMNITY.
QUESTION TO BE SETTLED RAPIDLY.
Posen, March 28. Concerning the question of indemnities to be imposed on Germany, it is probable that the Entente will settle the question more rapidly than the question of the Polish frontier.
MEETING PLACE FOR LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
ENTEXTE TRIBUTE TO NORWAY'S SERVICES.
Paris, March 28, Colonel House, addressing the Norwegian delegation for the League of Nations, in the course of a historic tribute to Norway's services, said no Neutral had rendered more valuable services to the Entente than Norway, and if Christiania were less awkwardly placed geographically, it would have been suggested as the meeting place for the League of Nations.
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QUEEN MARY'S ARMY CORPS.
TO REMAIN IN FORCE AFTER WAR.
London, March 28. The Army Council has decided to maintain the Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps as part of the post-war Army organisation,
RUMANIA, AND HUNGARY AT LOGGERHEADS.
HOSTILITIES SAID TO BE DECLAREN
Paris, March-26. Official circles in Paris have received with great scepticism the reports that the new Hungarian Government has declared hostilities against Rumania,
Czecho-Slovakia and Jugo-Silesia reports from Vienna, urge the necessity of a conference for bringing about an effective peace before Bolshevism gets the upper hand in Austria-Henis,
BOLSHEVIST CONTAMINATION OF EUROPE.
WHAT CONSTITUTES A SAFEGUARD.
Paris, March 26.
The French Press publish an interesting interview with M. Vaidavoivod, the Transylvanian Minister in the Rumanian Cabinet, expressing the opinion that, for a successful resistance to Bolshevism. it is necessary to strengthen the Polish-Rumanian barrier stretching from the Baltic to the Black Sea, thus saving the rest of Europe from contamination.—Haras,
LIBERATED POPULATIONS OF ALSACE-LORRAINE.
NEED TO BE SATISFIED.
Paris, March 26. M. Millerland, the new French High Commissioner for Alsace- Lorraine, has declared himself armed with full powers to give satisfaction to the needs of the new liberated populations-Havas.
ALLIED TREATIES WITH ENEMY STATES.
ADVANTAGES OF A SINGLE DOCUMENT.
Paris, March 25.
A good authority states that there is a likelihood of the four Treaties with German-Austria, Hungary, Bulgaria and Turkey being kait into one document, the whole being interwoven into the Leagus of Nations. bringing peace within a shorter period than it would be if taken consecutively-Haras.
DEFINITE STEPS FOR EARLY PEACE.
PEACE COUNCILLORS REDUCED TO FOUR.
Paris, March 26. The Peace Conference has been reduced to a Council of Four, who are invested with the confidence of their respective nations, and are" expected to be taking decisions to meet the imminent peril threatening the world's peace in Russia and Hungary, and to give peace a definite shape quickly.-Havus.
BRITISH PROPOSAL TO SINK GERMAN FLEET.
ITS FATE TO BE DECIDED SOON.
Paris, March 24. ' The fate of the German Fleet, now interned at Scapa Flow, will be under discussion at Paris in the next few days.
The proposal of the British Admiralty is that the whole Beet should be taken into deep water in the Atlantic and there solemnly sunk.
The French proposal is a division of 74 German vessels among the Allies.- Haras.
A CONVENTION OF HEALERS.
FIXED FOR AFTER PEACE.
Paris. March 22.
SINGLE COPY: 10 CTs. B 36 PER ANNUM,
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
RE-CONSTRUCTION OF BELGIUM:
ALLIES PROMISE OF FUNDS.
London, March 28.
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Reuter's Agency is authoritatively informed that the estimated Belgian expenditure for the forthcoming year totals £44,000,000 and the revenue £24,000,000. Owing chiefly to the decreased activity of the Public Services the deficit will be covered by an increased
come-tax, death duties and beer, alcohol and tobacco taxes.
The Government has also to consider four billions extraordinary war expenses, including the State contribution to the Relief Com- mission and the indemnities to communes and private individuals. This is to be payable by loan on a guarantee of a German indemnity. The Belgian Premier recently informed the Chamber of Deputies that the Allies would grant the necessary funds.
POLAND A THORNY QUESTION.
COUNCIL OF FOUR DELIBERATING,
Paris, March 3.
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The Weather. Forecast rain. Barometer:-- 30.03. Temperature 2 p.m. :-66. Humidity 2pm.:-38,
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
TEA, RESTRICTIONS, WITHDRAWN.
Londen, Mar, 11. Restrictions or the supply, distribution and prices of tea will be removed on March 24..
ASLEEP ON THE BRIDGE
OFFICER'S CERTIFICATE
SUSPENDED.
In the Marine Court this morn- It is semi-officially announced that the Council of Four coning, a Court of Enquiry was held tinuing its deliberations into the preliminary clauses of the Peace in the case of E. High, second Treaty with Germany. It would appear that its attention is st
present concentrated on the questions of the Polish frontier and the officer of the sa, Chun Sang, who left bank of the Rhine.
was charged by C. J. Mattock, Regarding the former Council, it is not yet, in complete agree-master of the vessel, with neglect ment concerning anneration by Poland of the territory, inhabited by of daty when the Chan Sang two to three million Germans.
a voyage from Singapore to Hongkong, on March 21. by
to going
sleep on the bridge whilst in charge of the vessel
DEMOBILISATION OF BRITISH ARMY.'
OVER TWO MILLION MEN 'ALREADY.
London, March 28. Since the Armistice 62,000 officers and 2149,000 men have been demobilised.
ALLIES REQUESTED TO PROVISION ESTHONIA.
Paris, March 28.
- The Temps says the Council of Foreign Ministers has dealt with the provisioning of Esthonia.
SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Own Correspondent)
THE SHANGHAI DEPORTATIONS.
Shanghai, April 2,
The embarkation of enemy subjects was completed to-day. The Antilochus sails to-morrow.
Dr. Gerngross goes but Dr. Blumenstock and Dr. Birt remain. The American Legation officially denies protecting exempted
doctors.
0. B. E.'S PRESENTED AT SINGAPORE,
Singapore, April 1-
His Excellency the Governor presented the insignia of the At a dinner given by the American Chairman of the Committee.B.E, a: Government House to-day, before a large and fashionable of Red Cross Society it was announced that a convention of the attendance, to Mrs. Lee Choon Guan and Mrs. Clumeck, who Red Cross organisation throughout the world would meet at Geneva
have been prominent in measures for raising war funds. within 30 days after the declaration of peace.
All the nations, would combine to study and find the best scientific methods for preventing and curing all maladies which have decimated mankind.-Harns,
**THE TIGER " UP AND DOING.
WHAT HIS ASSAILANT IMBIBED.
Paris, March 22.
His medical attendants state that the French Premier, M. Clemenceau, is now out of danger. M. Clemenceau intends to be soon resuming control of public affairs and to be active in aid of the business of the Peace Conference.
M. Clemenceau assailant's mind appears to have become unbalanced by reading much anarchist
and revolutionary propaganda. Haras.
DENMARK AND THE SCHLESWIG QUESTION
REFERRED TO A COMMISSION.
Paria, March 22. The Danish Minister has stated that the case of Denmark regarding the Schleswig question has been referred to the Commission on Belgian Affairs-Havas
· ALLIES RECOGNISE "POLISH GOVERNMENT.
Paris, March 22.
The Allied Associated representatives met at the Quay'd' Orsay, M. Pichon (the Foreign Minster) being in the chair. It was decided that, as a result of the session of the Polish Diet at which the powers of the Polish Ministers were confirmed and M. Paderewski. acclaimed, the Allies should recognise the Polish Government,→ Horas..
PURITY CAMPAIGN IN SHANGHAI.
Shanghai, April 1.
WBS on
The Court was composed of Commander Beckwith, K.N., Marine Magistrate, (President), - Lieutenant Commander P.V Kilgour, RN. (LLS Tamir) Mr. A. Hailey, (Master of the 5.a. Monteagle and Mr. G. Buyers, Master of the 6.5. Kashing)
C. I. Mattook, Master of the ss. Chan Sang stated that ha left Singapore at about 5:30 p.m... on March 21; bound for Hong- kong at about 8.15 p.m., he went on the bridge. There were a number of fishing boat lights who were blowing their horns loadly, close to.
He had to port to clear them. The second officer, was alous on the bridge in large of the ship. Complainant found him asleep in a corner of the bridge. Complainant called the Chief officer and the Chief engineer to have a look at him and he con- tinued to sleep boundly until 9.30 p.m., when he saw com- plainant and started to walk about. The accused, had been.
with complainant for two-and-a- half years and had been constant- ly drank during that time, both in port and at sea, A similar case occurred in 1917, when complainant found him fast asleep on the bridge.
Walter Brooker, Chief officer
of the Chun Sang stated that he was relieved by the second officer
at 8 pim. on the date in question
who was under the infience of liquor. Witness gave further evidence in corroboration of com- plainant's statements.
Aaked what explanation he had, accused said he had nothing to say..
After deliberation, the Pre-
·A movement has been launched to ask the ratepayers, at the meeting, next week, to authorise an investigation into the vicesident of the Court said that the situation.
THE COMMANDEERED BOATS.
Shanghai, April 1, It is agnounced, that the Canadian Pacific sailings will continue unchanged at present, only second class and steerage accommodation being taken for troops,
ENEMY SUBJECTS EMBARK.
Shanghai, April 1, Practically all the enemy subjects have embarked peacefully, The American Legation denies the charge of protecting the exempted German doctors.
LIBEL ACTION WITHDRAWN.
Shanghai, April 1.
Ezra has, withdrawn his libel snít against W. La Merriman announcing that the offale military investigation at Mania exonerates the Ninth Cavalry and homself.
charge was found proved against the accused, for being sleep whilst in charge of the s.s. Chun Sang on March 21. Taking into considération the fact that the ship and the lives of all on bear! were placed in grave danger by the act and that accused. 191 previously been logged for the same offence, accused's certificate would be suspended for two years and that before the certificate could be returned, accused must · produce a certificate of sobriety from the master or masters under · whom he had served.
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