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EARLIER TELEGRAŅS.
THE WASHINGTON CONFERENCE
London, Feb. S.
JAPANESE ART IN LONDON.
(Continued From Page 2) Itwo colours which, by infinita changes in the proportions of white, black, red. and grean, variety rather than restriction. create an impression of rich)
A special Washington message states that the brilliant results in the closing stages of the conference have onverted numerous sceptics. In the Senate oppositionists are voicing some dissatis-bave been arranged in order of In this exhibition the prints faction with the limitation of fortifications as affecting Guam; the date (in Paris this was not at Philippines and the Aleutiana, The Westminster Gazette's corres tempted), and though some may pondent has wired, regarding this, that these who are still reserving be wrongly placed, there can be commendation of the work of the Conference argue that the ad- little doubt about the main se vantages are still witä Japan. It thinks, however, that any magni- Iquence, since we can follow the ficent gesture on the part of Japan, say, with regard to Siberia changing fashion year by year; or generous co-operation with China, would quickly revire the a fashion, be it noted, which optimistic views generally held three months ago and lately absent. governs the ideal of feminine type The Morning Post says that some of China's enthusiastic American
no less than the moda of hair supporters consider Shantung and the supplementary settlements dressing and the pattern3 00 have given China everything. This view, however, is not likely
dresses, a type to which if the to be entirely endorsed by the Chinese, at least until the Twenty-one
artists alike conform. Look, for Demands discussion has been concluded. The Chinese will present
example, at the splendid group of the case on this question at to-day's meeting of the Far Eastern Ernest Satow (Nos. 43-51); they prints, mostly the gift of Sir Committee. The restoration of Shantung and Weihaiwei has also provoked a query regarding Kwangchowwan,
are the work of four different upon which
the masters, but Morellian methods Daily Mail quotes the statement of M. Sarraut, repeating M. Vivian's of criticism would be helpless in declaration of readiness to participate in the collective restita-attempting to distinguish between tion of Chinese territories, subject to safeguarding private rights. them. In a few years all is to- M. Sarrot explained that France was ready to proceed to an examina-tally changed. tion with China of the acnditions for the restoration of Kwangchow wan. The delegates hope to receive the final opinions of the Far Eastern Committee to-day in order to conclude all questions before the plenary sitting on Feb. 4, and then to adjoura sine die.
Twenty-One Demands
Washington, Feb. 3.
At a meeting of the Far Eastern Committee the Japanese an- nounced the withdrawal of group Eve of the Twenty-ine Demands.
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THE CONFERENCE AT GENDA.
-Paris, Feb. 3. President Poincare has invited the Allied governments to a preliminary consultation with a view to adopting a common line of conduct as regards Genou.
The complate
colour-print has arrived, and Harunobu is supreme. From
1764, the date of the new inven- tion, till 1770, the year of his death, all Ukiyo-ye submits to Harunobu and follows him devotedly.
HARUNOBE'S WORL
If the Museum is not as rich ia Harunobu's work as one could wish, the 49 old rints displayed give some idea of his range, and A colour, their effect is of a kind of ethereal gaiety. Haronobu is the port of adolescence and of childhood. Ecrop sa taste of the moment may despise the charm The French Government's qualms regarding the outcome of oral grace. it was something of his young forms and their the European Conference is indicated semi-officially in a state-sharper and more brutally em ment that President Poincare is dissatisfied with the vagteness of the wording regarding the Genoa programme. It declares in a
phatic. But Harunobu's "sweet! passage that "the establishment of a European peace on stable with the kind of art which in ness" has nothing in common foundations" must not entail a modification of the existing treaties Europe evaporatesia the vignettes or of the Upper Silesian Settlement. The reparations problemit is nourished by a cannot be respened. It includes that if France does not obtain strength and animation of desix. payments or guarantees she will be constrained to reserve liberty Koriussi is hardly distinguish- able at times from Harunobu while both work together; but when Harunoba dies, Koriusai begins to chance, and the whole school with him. Koricsai is seen to advantage in the Museum
f action.
INDIAN UNREST.
London. Feb.
subtle
Ey a vote of 50 to 35 the Bengal Legislative Council-specially in his tall narrow has passed a resolution regarding anti-Government opposition, urging the withdrawal of repressive measures, including prohibition of meetings and processions, and recommending release of all those convicted under these measures.
OBITUARY.
Tokyo, Feb.
The death is announced of Field Marshal. Prince Yamagata.
Aritono
Field Marshal Prinze Yamagata held a number of Government othes before ting made Prime Minister in 1835. He was appoint- ed President the Privy Council in 1893 and 1995. He commanded the First Army in the China-Japan war, was made a Marques in 1895, Field Marshal and Prime Minister in 1893, Chief of General Staff in 1964, and Prince in 1957.
THE
BERLIN STRIKE.
Berlin. Feb. 2.
prints and in two prints of extra size, the Fight be:ween Tiger and Dragon and the superb Falcon on Rock. The former of these derives, in teebnical met hod, from Chinese example.
And we may well ask, what made Japan so slow to discover the art of colour-printing, when the Chinese bad practised it so successfully in the 17th century? This is a mystery which no Chinese colour-prints are very one has adequately explained
tupate in baving possessed since rare. and the Museum is for.
its foundation most brilliant im- pressions, in perfect preservation, f a choice set of flowers and birds, some of which are exhibited. But one should note that in China the colour-print was a reproduction of paintings already made in Japan a whole
now
Although restricted by engine drivers and guards train attend-great school of artists designed ants, the strike has virtually tied up all passenger and goods traffe to-day. Only two trains left Berlin. The police seized several mil lion marks of the trikers' funda lying at the banks. Two strike leaders were arrested. The city and suburban trains are not run- ning
ELECTION OF POPE.
Rome, Feb. 2.
The Conclave was inaugurated by fifty Cardinals proceeding in procession to the Vatican, attending masa. Cardinal-farini, owing to influenza, was unable to attend. still not arrived and will not attend the first balkts.
Two American Cardinals hare
MINING DISASTER.
New York, Feb. 2.
for the woodcut. The difference the far superior interest of the is most important, and explains
Japanese prints. We take leave of the prints in this exhibition about 1780, when, though fine talents are active, an uncertainty of direction is perceptible. It is the interregnam between Har- anobu and the next great master.
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QUEEN'S NEPHEW ENGAGED.
A maraige has been arranged between the Earl of Eltham, eld- Jest son of the Marquis of Cam-
A serious mining disaster occurred at Gates, Pennsylvania. bridge,of Shotton Hall, Shrews Nine were killed and 20 who were entombed are believed to havebury, and Dorothy, perished as the result of an explosion.
ALLIED DEBTS FUNDING BILL
Washington, Feb. 3.
The Government is thjecting to the maximum duration and minimum interest of Bands under the Allied Debts Funding Bill and alternatively suggests a maximum of fifty years and a minimum in- ferest of four per cent, but not, however, insist upon this.
WAGE REDUCTIONS.
Boston, Feb. 3.
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A reduction is announced of twerty per cent. in cotton opera.ity at Hollywood as tothreatentbe tives' wages in New England.
DUTCH MILITIA LAW.
Hague, Feb, 2. The First Chamber by 27 votes to 13 passed the new militia.law.
LANDRU TO DIE.
Paris, Feb. 2 The Court of Appeal has rejected Landru's appeal
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