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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
HOW PEACE WAS SIGNED.
GERMAN INTERRUPTION.
Versailles, June 28. The following is the concluding section of a message describing the signature of peace, the first part not being to hand
The centre of the Chamber was filed by a raised dais where luxurious accommodation was prepared for the chief participanta, One end of the apartment was reserved for 400 distinguished spectators including diplomats, Naval and Military representatives and some ladies. The other end bad an equal number of journ alists. The scene was no less brilliant than dignified.
* The Allied plenipotentiaries assembled first. Then two German plenipotentiaries, Herr Muller, Foreign Minister and Herr Bell Minister of Communications, who, on others failing, bad consented to represent the fallen country for the depressing duty.
WEDNESD
ESTABLISHED
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE SUNKEN GERMAN SHIPS.
FRENCH PREMIER'S VIEW:
London
M. Clemenceau, interviewed, emphasised that the s German ships at Scapa Flow exemplified the spirit Germans were signing the Treaty. It would be necess sufficient troops to ensure strict observance by German conditions, which must be prompily carried out.
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WOMEN. HOOT THE GERMANS,
London, Ju
The Admiralty has no confirmation of the report of the gusti warships in German harbours.
Admiral von Reuter has been brought to a camp sĩ. under arrest, while 860 German officers and men from S have been placed in an adjoining camp, whither they march and whistling. They were hosted by women.
The ball was filled to its uttermost when at five minutes past three o'clock M. Clemenceau opened the sitting. The aged French Premier briefly said the Allied and Associated Governments had agreed on the conditions of peace, the signature whereof signified a solemn understanding to abide loyally and faithfully the seacocks and kept the vessels afloat till they were bear thereby.
M. Clemenceau then invited the members of the German Republic to sign first. A curious interruption from the German table was the cry-almost a shout-Reich, Reich!" ("Empire Empire!" M. Clemenceau corrected himself and said “Reich."
The Germans thereafter immediately rose and affixed their signatare at 3.12. Herr Bell signed first, then President Wilson and the American Delegation signed; thereafter Mr. Lloyd George and the British Delegation composed of Mr. Bonat Law, Lord Milner, Mt George Barnes and Mr. Balfour, and then the French, Italian and Japanese. All the signatures were affixed by 3.35. M. Clemenceau declared the proceedings terminated.
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A midshipman at Soapa Flow boarded four German dtroyers in succession, armed with a rifle, and compelled the crew close
SIFTING OF EVIDENCE.
Paris, Jun The Council of Three discussed the scuttling of the man
dative
ships in the Scape Flow. They fully examined all the fact to the proceedings when the Armistice was signed. Admiralty and the British Government strongly urged sugender. The following summarises the official explanation:The British The French military authorities, however, did not consider strender absolutely essential for purposes of the Armistice, which the were most anxious to conclude owing to the very serious daily loss of life might delay the Armistice which, despite contrary rumours, Marshal on the Western Front. They considered the insistence of surrender Foch desired as keenly as anyone.
Photo: Tokyo Asahi Shimbun.
COLUMBIA PARK BOYS OF SAN FRANCISCO.
These American boys are on an educational tour of the world, and will give a variaty performance on Murray:“ Parade Ground to-morrów night.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
ITALIAN VICTORIES IN SIBERIA..
A smile and a sigh of relief ran round the room as the German plenipotentiaries returned to their places after the signature. The fountains in the Park played and guns were fired. British Dominions members were the neighbours of the British Delegation, who were compromise which was ultimately reached, provided interament The American Admiral Benson supported the French view of
The delegations, after signing and, sealing the main Treate would be in a British part. Great Britain was obviously not.refollowing telegram received from the Italian Legi signed the Protocol and the Rhine and Polish Conventions. The Ponsible in connection with the scuttling. British Dominion members signed after the British Delegation, and included General Smuts, General Botha, Rt. Hon. E. §. Montagu
seated on M. Clemencean's left.
"and the Maharaja of Bikanir...
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The ceremony was curiously unimpressive. The last signature was that of the Czecho-Slovaks. Then the cannons salvoed and the sirens shrieked. M. Clemenceau, President Wilson and Mr. Lloyd- George departed togethez hemmed in by cheerily crowds, while the cannon continued to salvo and the aeroplanes hummed:
WITH THE BRITISH IN NORTH RUSSIA.
BOLSHEVIKS DEFEATED.
the Dwina, withdrew from Troitska.
east of Troitska.
London, June 25,
British Naval authorities and the Government did not rest compromise the best possible in the circumstances, as they were inely impressed by the French and American argumenta.^
GERMANY PAY COMPENSATION,
Paris, June 25.
The Naval Minister, Admiral Leygues, has informed the Natal Committee of the Chamber that he immediately acquainted M. Clemenceau of the destruction of the German Flees, demanding compensation for the French Navy. He added that the Council of Four was deliberating on the matter. Admiral Laygues said that France was determined to exact from Germany most complete repration for the violation of the Armistice.
PLAIN SPEAKING BY CLEMENCEAU.
Paris, June 25.
The Italian Consulate General in Hongkong
in Siberia have determined the complete defeat để
Colonel Fassini Camossi telegraphs The enplate of the mine
ban Begisiko brous Bolshevik furcOS DUS
acted
and other miner detachme independently. The entire district south of the railway, in the sector of Krashoisisk, is now in the hands of the Allies with rich villages and provisions The Bolshevik Commanders Kraceno and Scantinski have fled and several enemy bands are wandering here and there, trying to escape. The losses of the enemy are calculated to be about one thousand dead and one thousand wounded, besides. three hundred prisoners. Our losses are light. Our mountain artillery, especially, distinguished itself operating in very "rough": country. The Italian troops are now marching back toward Krasuciarsk
NELSON PLATE FOR THE NAVY
London, June 262)
M. Clemenceau, in a Note to the German Delegation, says the sinking of the Fleet at Scapa Flow was a violation of Articles 23 An Archangel communique dated the 23rd states: The enemy, and 39 of the Armistice. It was an act of gross bad faith and it is after three fruitless counter-attacks on the 21st on our positions ou responsible for the destruction. The Allien were also justified in open to the Allies to bring before Military Tribunals the individuals
The enemy is holding positions around Gorodok with advanced the sinking of the Fleet is a deliberate breach of the peace terms in yesterday banded Mr. Walter Long at the Admiralty certain pieces taking measures to secure reparation for the loss. Furthermore, A deputation of the Navy League, headed by the Duke of Somerset, troups along the banks of the Solamengs River.
Our troops are holding Chestako village, eight kilometres south-advance; it is not an isolated act. The burning of the French flags of Nelson plate as a gift to the Fleet from an anonymous donos in Berlin was also a breach of the peace terms; consequently, the The Duke of Somerset said the plate was used by Nelson aboard the the necessary reparation when the investigations are completed. The Admiralty has selected a number of ships which have pro Allies will take note of these signal acts of bad faith and exact, Victory till the day of his death. Any repetition of such acts must have a most unfortunate effect.on minently participated in the war to receive the plate, including the the fature operation of the Treaty which the Germans are about to Queen Elizabeth, the Revenge, the Iron Duke, the Emperor of India, sign. He asks how Germany can complain of the fifteen years or the King George V., the Orion, the Inflexible, the Lion, the Lord cupation or of postponement of admission to the League of Nelson, the Birmingham, the Sydney and the Carmania. The last- Nations if she encourages and permits such deliberate violations of named was included owing to its gallant fight with the Cap Trafalgar. written engagements. She cannot complain if the Alles fully use the powers conferred by the Treaty, particularly by Article 429,” If she deliberately violates its provisions,
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On the left bank the enemy has vacated Yakovlevskos, four miles south-west of Trouska, but is holdi g Selekkoë.
The enemy's retreat was hurried. He abandoned many rifles
and much booty.
BRITISH LÁBOLK CONFERENCE.
MOST IMPORTANT IN HISTORY:
London, June 26.
The Labour Party Conference which has opened at Southport is regarded as the most important in the history of the movement.
The Chairman, in his inaugural address, condemned the political strike and urged British extremists to give Parliamentary methods a fair chance.
THE COTTON STRIKE.
MINISTRY OF HEALTH FORMED.
London, June 24, The operative cotton spinners have rejected the proposed settlement.
SOME OF ITS DUTTES.
London, June 25...
The Ministry of Health was formally constituted by an Order Mr. Williams and Mr. Smillie, representing the Triple Alliance,iu-Council to-day. Dr. Addison is the first Minister and henceforth took exception to the paragraphs in the Executive's Report condenm the Local Government Board will cease to exist. ing the movement in favour of direct industrial action in order to overthrow the Government's policy, and Mr. Smillie moved that the paragraphs be referred back to the Executive, but, on an appeal by Mr. Henderson, Mr. Smillie withdrew the motion, which will come up more formally later.
WIPING OUT BELGUIN'S WAR DEBT.
THE SCHEME OF THE ENTENTE
Paris, June 25. The Council of Four has approved of the granting of priority to Belgium in the reparations to be paid by Germany, amounting to two-and-a-half billion francs..
housing would be one of the most important duties of the new Dr. Addison, interviewed, said the promotion and control of Ministry. The housing situation is improving. As regards public health, maternity child welfare centres were being started, also venereal disease centres, of which at least a thousand are needed. Tuberculosis work would be greatly extended. The Canadian Cross has given two hospitals with, accommodation för 700 162800 bede which would be ran for the benefit of the nation's chi hơn.
THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION. ·
WILL IT BE BEFORE CHRISTMAS?
London, June 25,
At & Conference of Labour Party Agents at Southport, a letter from-Mr. Arthur Henderson was read, raging them to prepare for General Election. The Conference deced to perfect the organies
Parliamentary: Lobbyists state ti - Conservative on
The Council has confirmed the plan to wipe out Belgium's war debt through the substitution of Germas bonds for Belgian obliga tions. Subject to Parliamentary approval, the Four Great Powerstion so as to be ready when an Electio is sprung on the cour will take over German bonds which Germany contracted to hand Belgium in reimbursement of all the sums Belgium was compelled the nationalisation of mines is growing and there may be's Union to burrow through the violation of the Treaty of 1838,
·LABOUR-CONFERENCE XT HOME,
split if the Government accepts the Sankey Reportes The tives, like the Labourites, are talking of an election before.
The results of the impending bye-elections Bothwell where the Labouritas
possibly determine the Go
osing the
dustrial policy
WHY HINDENBURG RESIGNS.
Berlin, Jane 25.
"On":
A message from biberg says Field Real Hindenburg, in a the conclusion of peace I lay down the Chief Command letter to Hebert explaining why he is resign
deched to go Versailles to sign the Treaty.
The Tageblatt states that Herr Mueller, Foreign Minister, lika
THE BUAPEST SOVIET EXECUTIVE.
Copenhagen, June 25,
A message from Budapest says the election for People's Com- missaries by the Soviet Executive resulted as follows
President Governing the Council, Herr Alexander Garðac. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Herr Bela Kiing Minister for the Army, Herz Belamante: Minister for the Interior, Herr Landler,
THE STRIKE AT WINNIPEG ENDS:
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