THE HONGKONG
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EARLIER TELEGRAMS,
THE EX-KAISER'S TRIAL.
Amsterdam, July a "Laterviewed by the "Telegraal" a "high" Gerernment thority stated the question of the extradition of the e-Kaisar will be of a solely judicial character. The demand for extradition will be examined in the light of thờ laws and treaties connected therewith. If the demand is -"Bound formally correct the tribunal at Utrecht in whosa jurisdiction Amerongen is situated must hear the ex-Kaiser ad within a fortnight thereafter advise the Government of its decision. The Government will then make its final decision. The “Telegraf” declares that it is exceedingly doubtful whether his extradition will be permitted.
London, July 4 Beuter learhs that the note to Holland “regarding actradition of the ex-Kaiser will be signed by
The announcement that the Kaiser will be tried in London started & flood of speculation regarding the procedure. a-expected that Holland will not resist the representa tions of practically the entire civilized world for extradition The "Daily Mail" says the Kaiser will be brought to The selection of judges will take some time, while the England in a British ship and imprisoned in the Tower. proceedings will be delayed "awaiting the arrival of the Japanese judge. The specific counts in the impeachment. are expected to be. violation of the neatrality of Belgium and Luxembourg. The death sentence. is unlikely. court will probably decide oa
detention for life.
The
The
Kaiser will be allowed to choose his own counsel, but with
·the narrowing of the indictment no attempt will be made de prolong the proceedings by calling a mass of witnesses. # permitted" a British judge will preside.
Paria, July 4
The French press comments with satisfaction on the an- mencement that the Allies have decided upon the trial of the ex-Kaiser by an international Allies' tribunal sitting in Loudon
WOMEN'S EMANCIPATION BILL.
London, July
La the House of Commons Major Astor, representing the Local Government Board, opposed the third reading of the Women's Emancipation Bill which the Labour Party întroduced. He said the Government would introduce its own Bill next week to redeem its election pledge of equality in civil and judicial but not in ecclesiastical waters. Powers would be taken for exclusion from certain Branches of the Civil Service, notably the Indian, where it was considered by all competent authorities it would be unwise to admit women at present on the rame terms as men. The BM would also enable Peeresses to sit in the HeusS of Lozde where it was considered desirable. It would not. deal with the franchise comprehensively, because it might have to be revised later, in consequence of proposals for devolution within the United Kingdan.
The House of Commons bas carried the third reading of the Women's Emancipation Bill by 100 to 83. No political significmace attaches to the Government's defeat
THE PREMIER'S SPEECH.
London, July 4
The newspapers warmly approve Mr. Lloyd George's sterly justification of the Peace Treaty, especially his picture of what would have been the fate of the Allies ander the heel of victorious Germany The Premier's catalogue of suppositions of delcat led to a dramatic inter- ruption from Mr. Docker, the member for Sexton, who interjected: "They would have had to kill us all frst.”
The Prince of Wales heard the speech from the Royal seat over the clock. The Premier spoke with all his old fire; but be looked pale and tired and was suffering with
cough/
BRITISH EVACUATION OF RUSSIA
London, July 4.
Reuter understands that the British exacuation of North Russia has already begun and by the time the ice forms there will be no British troops there except the volunteer --minions. The British troops will also be withdrawn from the Caucasus. It is pointed out that the evacuation has always been the Government's intention.
General Denikin captured Tsaritsin' on June 25 alter hard fighting, taking many prisoners and much booty.
GERMANS AND ESTHONIANS.
Copenhagen, July 4
As the result of Allied mediation an armistice between the Estherians and German troops was signed at Riga on July 3, providing that the Imperial German troops shail evacuate Lettland quickly and both Iroperials and Baltie Landeswehr leave Riga by July 5.
GERMANY'S SEA CRIMES.
London, July 4.
Beater learns that the Admiralty has prepared a list of seventy German naval officers, including von Tirpitz, who will be tried for crimes on sea. The list will be sub witted to the committee dealing with acts violating the ixw and customs of wari
THE DAVIS CUPS
This
London, July, 4. The following are the Davis Cup selections. preliminary round will be played on July 29-British-Lules: "Roper Barrett, Kingscote, Arthur Lowe,, Mavrogozdato; South Africa Aitken, Dodd, Baymad Norton.
MERICAN" FOURESTS
Paris, July 3
The new triple pact insures France against attack. America and Great Britain will immediately intervene if Germany violates the Rhine stipulations. The essentia! paragraph in the preamble of the agreement signed at Farsailles on June 29th rins: "Whereas the United States and France fear the stipulations relating to "the "left" bank, of the Rhine may not provide adequate security and protection to France."
Paris, July 4
Concerning the defensive alliance between the United States, Britain and France the French press declares that popular sentiment in América and Britain will inspire ener- getic execution of the terms in case of need.
RECRUITING.
London, July 4
果醬
Beater learns that recruiting has progressed very satisfactorily, averaging between 4,000 and 4,000 weekly for the past kiz weska, Over 200,000 of the old professional army who had not finished their time are among the new recruits. The bulk of the new men have listed for either four or seven years. Consequently it is hoped all men who have fought in the war will be released before the expiration of the Military Service Act. The first obligation is the sending of twenty battalions to India to relieve the men there..
THE LEAGUES DUTIES.
Paris, July 4
H. Tardieu, commenting on the duties of the League of Nationals, anid inter-Allied Peace Councils must replace the former War Councils, for the first time war having brought about direct contact between the technical experts of the different Allied countries. Therefore the old system of diplomacy must go.
THE FRENCH CENSORSHIP:
Paris, July 4
M. Clemencean has stated that the French censorship
will end with the ratification of the Treaty by the United States, Britain and Germany.
THE PRINCE'S COMING TOUR
London, July 4.
The Prince of Wales, addressing Australian soldiers
in London, said he hoped to see them in Australia very 5001.
REVOLUTION IN PERU
Lima, July 4.
A revolution has broken out. The President and Cabinet bave been imprisoned.
THE FOURTH IN PARIS.
Paris, July
Independence Day celebrations began in Paris when the city authorities received General Pershing and Admiral - Knapp, Marshal Foch being present. General Pershing and Admiral Knapp were presented with Grand Gold Medals General Pershing was the guest of the French Government at a banquet presided over by the French Minister for Marine. General Pershing said: "The soul of France and, the soul of America are wedded for all time. We may now go hand in hand together through the years of peace which our common sacrifices have won"..
ACROSS THE ATLANTIC.
London, July 4
The position of Rot at 3 am, this morning, Greenwich
time, was 51.20 north, 43.40 west.
St. John's, July 4. R34 reached Notre Dame Bay at six this morning and
is expected to arrive at St. John's at noon.
St. John's later.
Es was lost in a dense fog north of Trinity Bay, at 9.30 Greenwich mean time.
WORLD'S BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP,
Toledo (Ohio), July Ł For the world's heavyweight boxing championship Dempsey beat Willard, the holder, in the third round.
THE COUNCIL OF FIVE.
Paria, July 2
Jagan has been included in the Council of Fire, the members being: M Pielion, Mr.Balfour, Signor Tittoni and Baron Makino.
FRANCE, AND THE VATICAN.
Paris, July 3
the Chamber Viviani said: he to festcaption of diplomatic anco and the Talicsa, which is in view.
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