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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 1919.
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
REUTER'S. TELEGRAMS.
GENERAL, BOTHAN DEATH.
MAGNIFICENT TRIBUTES TO DEAD STATESMAK
Lndon, August 2. Everywhere the most profound regret is manifested at the death of General Boths. The loss to the Empire is regarded at present as irreparable, while the death is considered a calmity to South Africa as the Sub-Continent has lost its weightiest protagonist of racial conciliation.
The Star saysGeneral Botha gained an admiration and respect which were unique. His loss we can very hardly spare.”
The Evening Standard recalls that in the meetings of the British President Empire Cabinet in Paris, his was the dominant voice. Wilson declared that his speech.to the Supreme War Council on the mandate regarding German South West Africa was the most con- vincing public utterance be bad ever heard.
Pages of abituary notices, special articles and photographs of incidente in his career testify to the importance of the position held by General Botha in the eyes of the British public. Experts who halyse the work and character of the deceased emphasise that they are less astonished at his military career than at his work as an Empire statesman, recalling his efforts to obtain full recognition of the political status of the Dominions. As regards his stand in favour of the maintenance of the Union and his difficulties with the Nation- alists on the subject, it is recalled that at a recent Congress of the South African Party in Bloemfontein, he appealed for an honest reunion of the Dutch elements, based on a recognition of the Act of Union, and it is hoped that as this has turned out to be the dring appeal of a great statesman it may effect reconciliation, which was
ne of the great objects of his life.
MR. ASQUITH'S TRIBUTE.
A GERMAN DODGE.
TO REMAIN IN LITHUANIA DISQUISED AS RUSSIANS.
London, August 30 According to telegrams received from Lithuanian sources in Locdon, despite the pledge which Germany gave to evacuate Lithuania by the beginning of October, it appears that her troops have received orders torerasin, disguising themselves in Russian uniforms The Germans, by maintaining control of the railway between Tilsit and Chayli, can transport plenty of troops and supplies to Lithuania, while they send back to Germany foodstuffs etc. stolen from the Lithuanian population. According to the best informed opinion, it will prove a most difficult matter to clear out the Germans from Lithuania and Courland.
ROUSING WELCOME TO PRINCE OF WALES IN OTTAWA.
"I AM CONSCIOUS OF A GRAVE RESPONSIBILITY."
Ottawa, August 29. H. R. H. the Prince of Wales arrived here to day and received a magnificent reception from immense crowds. Sir Robert Borden Presented a loyal address to him in front of the Parliament Build- ings, declaring that the comradeship in amas of the Prince with the Empire's forces established a peculiar bond of affection and sympathy between His Royal Highness and the Dominions. Continuing, he said "It was a notable development in the status of the great Domitions, which tended to strengthen the influence of the Crown in binding the nations of the Empire through the tie of common allegiance wherein the united purpose and endeavour of all British peoples will find an effective expression."
A tornado of cheering arose at the conclusion" of Sir Robert Borden's speech. The populace broke the ropes and streamed around the platform in a solid. breathless mass,
London, August 29. A telegram from Mr. Asquith is published, saying: The death of General Botha is, in my judgment. as great a personal loss as the
The Prince, replping in a clear voice, said:"You have spoken Empire could have sustained. His talents as a Commander in the of the allegiance of the Crown as an expression of that common field were of the highest order. In the sphere of statesmanship he devotion to the British institutions of ideals which unite the peoples will always be remembred as being entitled to the main credit for of this Empire. I am conscions that this lays upon me, as His the success of the most splendid demonstration in our history of the Majesty Heir, a grave and also a very inspiring responsibility.”- å healing and unifying power of freedom and full self-government. storm of applause greeted the Prince's speech. For years I enjoyed and prized his friendship, and I deeply deplore his death."
A COURAGEOUS FIGURE,
London, August 29.
A vivid picture is drawn of General Botha at the Peace Con- ference, knowing that his health was precarious ret struggling on and confronting death with steady courage and philosophy. His illness prevented him doing much in Paris, says a writer in the Doily News, but everyone hung on his words. His influence was constantly felt behind the scenes on the questions of mandates and reparations, and he was always for moderation. His weight in the British Empire Delegation was decisive.
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A writer in the Morning Post says it was at General Botha's suggestion that Mr. Lloyd George received General Hertzog, adding ***Mr. Lloyd George's speeches obviously bear the mark of General Botha's statesmanship." He left England a worn-out man. He had a bad heart attack between Piemonth and Madeira, from which he never really recovered.
FOREIGN OFFICE REGRETS.
London, August 29.
LENIN'S OBITER DICTUM.
PRESCRIBES TERRORISH FOR HUNGARYS
Stockholm, August 29.
A message from Petrograd states that Lexin, speaking at Moscow on Bolshevism in Budapest, said the worst enemies of Bolshevism were moderate Socialists, who also menaced Bolshevism in Russia. The only efficient weapon against moderation was Red Terror. It was the failure of the Hungarian Communists to use Terrorism which caused their downfall,
The telegram adds that this is the first time that Lenin has pronounced himself in favour of Terrorism.
ITALIAN AERIAL ENTERPRISE.
FLIGHT TO TOKYO AND BAGDAD,
Rome, Augus: 28.
The news of General Botha's death was received with the
The steamship Nippon left Spezia for Tokyo with spare parts greatest regret at the Foreign Office. where officials were most of aeroplanes and aeronautical instruments, which will be unloaded impressed by his strong character and fine intellect during the at points en route of D'Annuzio's projected flight to Tokyo. The Conference sittings. One official told an interviewer that General | ports of call will include Salonika and Bagdad. Botha was one of the most remarkable and most popular figures at the Conference, He had very little to say and never anything for publication, but his influence was "great. Everyone respected his intellect, realising that there was much careful thinking behind his Tiers.
THE WINNING OF THE WAR.
MARSHAL FOCH THANKS THE BRITISH.
London. August 29. Marshal Foch, in a letter to Mr. Lloyd George expressing gratitude at the recent tributes paid to him by Parliament, says: "If I was able to bring the war to a speedy conclusion, it was thanks to the sustained determination of the British Government to reinforce and keep up in 1918 sufficient effectives for its Arnlies ih] France, and also to give powerful assistance in the transport of "American-Divisions to Europe.”
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THE FIGHTING IN SOUTH RUSSIA.
VOLUNTEER ARMY'S SPEEDY SUCCESS.
London, August 28.. Itis authoritatively stated that in South Russia, in the neigh. bourhood of the Liski-Noyo-Khopersk Railway. General Kamontov, a Volunteer Cavalry leader, entered Tambov, the chief supply depot on the Red's southern front, captured 13.000 pfisoners, and dispersed to their homes 10,000 mobliised and untrained armed men.
After distributing the Bolshevik food supplies among the population and destroying what could not be carried off, the Volunteers evacuated Tambov and are now moving towards Kosler. the headquarters of the Bolshevik southern front.
BOLSHEVIKS CAPTURE PSKOFF.
London, August 29. Router's correspondent at Helsingfors confirms the Bolshevik capture of Pskoff.
THE SILVER MARKET.
London, August 28.
US. NEAR EASTERN MISSION.
WILL AMERICA ACCEPT THE MANDATE?
New York, August 26.
An Associated Press message from Paris says the American Mission to the Near East has reported to the American Peace Delegation. The report has not been published.
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KEUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
BRITANNIC INDUSTRIAL. ALLIANCE.
TO HELP OS TRADE. OF EMPIRES
London, August 30.
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TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.
The closing rats of the dollar. demand to-day waż 35/11 11-166,
THE WEATHER.
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TYPHOON SIGNAL.
Ay a result of a meeting in the House of Com-
on July 30, the Britannic Industrial Alliance, which 29.52 Temperature 2 pth 85.
object is strictly non-party, has been formed with the of bringing together all associations of employers and em- ployees now working harmoniously under the Whitley Industrial Councils or similar agreements, also organisations and individuals interested in developing British trade with a view to placing them in direct touch, through the Royal Colonial Institute, with similar or- ganisations and individuals in the Dominions in order to co-ordinate the efforts to develop the resourcesand markets of the Empire. The promoters claim that this is the first attempt to consolidate and co-ordinate British industry, labour and trade within the Empire. A Provisional Committee appeals for financial support for the propaganda work necessary at the outset.
DEARER BREAD AT HOME.
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London, August 31. The Food Controller, after: reviewing the arbitration award of ages and hours for bakers, has sanctioned an increase of a half- penny in the price of the quartern loaf.
LONDON TO PARIS AIR SERVICE.
Londoh, August 29. Despite rain-stormy weather, the London to. Paris passenger
flying regularly. air service is proceeding smoothly. There are now four machines
IRISH PRESS CENSORSHIP ENDED.
London, August 29. The Press Censorship in Ireland will be abolished as from September 1.
THE TURF.
London, August 33.-
Panther has been scratched in the St. Leger,
REDUCTION OF GERMAN ARMY POSTPONED.
Copenhagen, August 31. ̈
A message from Darmstadt says Herr Noske has stated that the Allies have acquiesced that the main reduction of the German Army shall not be undertaken until spring-time, in view of possible
disturbances in the winter.
DOES GERMANY NEED A DICTATOR ?
Copenhagen, August 30. Vorwaerts forecasts the appointment of a dictator as the only means of suppressing dangerous movements by ultra-Socialists on the one side and reactionaries on the other.
CANADA AND AMERICA, FIGHTING HIGH PRICES.
Ottawa, August.30.
The Canadian and United States Boards of Commerce are co-operating in a campaign against high prices in the whole of North America.
FAMOUS PAINTING STOLEN, **
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Bologna, August 30.. Pranci's masterpiece of the Madonna and Child has been stolen Members of the Mission, interviewed, stated that the Syrians from the Art Gallery and a coloured photograph thereof substituted. generally maintained that Palestine should be included in Syria in order to form a united country. The Syrians oppose the Zionist movement, as the Jews are only 10 per cent. of the population and the Moslems feared a big Jewish influx. The Mission is of opinion that there seems to be an overwhelming sentiment in favour of the United States mandate. Their report does not necessarily advise an American mandate for all Turkey, but it is understood it expresses the opinion that much more than Armenia and Constantinople should be included, if the United States decides to accept the mandate. The Mission states that there seemed a general desire in Byria that Emir Feisul should be King,
AMERICAN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS.
New York, August 30, In the United States Tennis Singles Championships. Jobaston defeated the Australian. Patterson. by 62, 3/6, 64, 46, 76. Norman Brookes defeated Garland by 16, 2:6, 61, 62, 7:5.
PRINCE OF WALES TO BE FREEMAN OF NEW YORK...
New York, August 30.
The Prince of Wales ha accepted an invitation from the Mayor to receive the Freedom of New York.
THE AEROBUS " GOLIATH."
Paris, August 30, Details received from the aerobus Goliath show that the break- down was caused by the bolts of the right propellor breaking. The machine flow for thirty-five minutes on one motor, but was forced
into the sea 180 kilometres north of St. Louis. The party lived for six days by distilling seawater and was first discovered by natives. Then a caravan was sent from Maderah. The party expects to arrive at St. Louis early in September.
Silver is quoted at 584d. for forward and 574d. for ready. I to descend owing to heat. It landed on a sloping beach and smashed There are large American offerings and a cessation of China buying.
London, August 29. Silver is quoted at 58d, forward and 5614d. for ready. The bulls are realising. . The market is steady..
HOME CRICKET.
MURDER OF FRENCH SOLDIER.
Signal No. 1 (the red cops),... notifying that a typhoon exists which may possibly cause a gale at Hongkong within 24 hours, was hoisted this morning.
NEW HONGKONG EPIDEMIC.
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PROBABLY RESULT OF FREE CONGEŽ.
The Congée kitchen has been a mixed blessing, for it has brought
in its wake a disease called gastro-enteritis,
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taking a heavy toll.
of the labouring classes in the Colons. In most cases the patient often dies in a couple of hours after admission into hospital:
The congee kitchens have been under the direct supervision of the Tung Wah Hospital officials, and it is. therefore, difficult to understand why they should have given rise to the widespread oc currence of this disease. It is not known precisely whether the rice sarved out to the labouring classes has been of a very poor quality or whether the consumption bas been more than was proper for the men.
At any rate, Captain Monteith, the acting Medical Officer of Health, has been good enough to explain the Canse of this discase to the Telegraph.' When intervieved this morning, he said: "There have been a good many cases of enteritis and the issue of free rice congee may bave been a means of facilitating" the spread of the disease. It has already been decided to suspend the issue of conges and substitute dry rice in its place, and the Tung Wah Hos-, pital is now completing the organisation for the purpose."
Continuing, Captain Monteith said that there have been a ferr cases of gastro-enteritis for some time but during the last few days, it has become arute. At the beginning, the cause was not ascertained, but as the num- ber of cases increased and ́as. as these came mainly from the Tung Wab Hospital, the conclu sion that it was due to the congee was confirmed. There were 48 cases on Saturday, with 24 deaths. On Sunday, there were 30 cases and 24 to-day, "up till mid-day.
It is expected the decision to stop congee distribution will abate the spread of the disease.
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