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NEW CONSTITUTION VERY DEMOCRATIC.

LONDON, January 21. [The first portion of this newsage will be found among the earlier telestate. ...

The new German Constitution has a clause regarding religious freedom, which stipulates that no person may be compelled to make known his or her religious convictions.

The present distribution of handed property shall be modified by a wide process of horpe volonization, which no details ate given.

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RUSSIA AND THE POWERS.

Lospos, January 21.

A Conference communiqué states that as a result of a discussion of the Russian question, the Supreme Cour bill has made very greut propteas towan agreement, and hopes to fomulte concrete proposal by January

MR. LLOYD GEORGE'S POSITION

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Laspos, January 21. Madrid sends un offical message received from Lisbon to the effect that the Monarchist movement is confined. to Oporto, Braza, and Vizeti, where Senhor Conciera ban proclaimed Manuel king, despite op.

Lospos, January 31. position from the leader of the

Reuter learns with reference to a Monarebist party, who showed the misunderstanding which seems to President a telegram from Manuel have arisen concerning Mr. Lloyd declaring that he opposed any at George's attitude with regard to tempts to restore the monarchy. It Russia as cabled on Jan. 15, that otis unofficially reported that murthi.it should be pointed out be ever how has been proclaimed throughout suggested Messts. Lena and Trotsky Portugal, and that warships have should be invited to sit at the Peace been sent to Oporto..

Conference as representatives of Rusie; but in order that the asso ciated gorenaments should have the fullest and most reliable information conning the position in Russia,

ussian public opinion should go to that representatives of all sections of Paris in order to express their vens.

No legislation will be permitted against any foreign languages spoken within the Empire.

MOVEMENT PARTLY TRIUMPHS.

LATER,

The Reichstag shall be composed i of two Clambers, namely, the People's and the State's. In pri ciple there will be one deputy for every millon inhabitants, Nore may aarchical movement headed by Iti oficially reported that the hu u meniher of th Chambers Senter Conceiro has triumphed in simultaneously. The legislative mau-north Portugal, Senhor. Couceiro emphasised that this is not at

date for both Chambers wild be for us formel a Government at Oporto. all the same thing as a proposal they

three year term,

NOT TIRED OF WAR YET, The President of the Empire shall be elected by the whole German people, for a term of seven years and be eligible for re-election. He shall represent the Empire internationally, appoint. all diplemate, and have Power to declare war in accordance with, the lawe of the Empire. The "Reichstag must approve all foreign treaties. The Government of the Empire shall be composed of a Chan- cellor and his Ministers, all of whom shall he appointed by the President, The Chancellor and Ministers shouki retire whenever the Chan:ber de Enitely votes no confiilence in theni.

MUNICH AND BADEN,

LONDON, January 21. Amsterdam reports that the elec- tions at Munich resulted id a majority for the Socialists of 100,000. The T'eople's Army - polled- 85,000, the Democrats 63,000, the Indepenitents 87,000, and the Nation! Liberals 9,000.

At Baden the Centrists won by 300,000 majority, the Socia Estes polled 340,000, the Demoemts 250,000, the German Nationals 80.000, and the Independents 40,000,

THE ELECTIONS.

ELECTION RESULTS..

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It is reported that Lisbon also has should be invited to the Peace Con- joined the movement, and that ference.

Manuel has been proclaimed Fing RUSSIAN PROBLEM, there

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LONDON, January 22.

Vigo reports that Senhor Couceirs proclaimed-Manuel king at Oporto, that the Cone of the great Powers Despite the official announcement amidst enthusiasm of both troops, and hopes to formulate concrete proposals population. The town of Valencia on Russia to-morrow (said a Paris refused to adhere to the Mont bien esige yesterday), the delegates movement, so Sember Couceiro sent feel there is no certain remedy for troops there to crish she oppost on the difficult and dangerous situation, Many motor-care containing Repuband that it is desirable to enroody lean refugees arrived at Valencia, several lines of action in the pro Spain, in order to cross the frontier.posal. The first reelt of this pro but were prevented.

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DEMANDS WITHDRAWAL OF

ENGLISH GARRISON."

posal will be that neither M. Sazonoff.

nor the Soviet agents will come to

Laris as exponents of Russian affairs, but an investigation will be held ad to internal conditions in Russia. This decision was chiefly due to dis- inélination,in certain quarters to have.

direct dealings with Bolsheviks. M. Scavenius strongly inthuenced the: Lasbos, Junuary, 21-1.

decision not to invite the Soviets. The Sien Fein Constituent Assem-He read an article written by a Soviet bly mentioned in an earlier cable chief saying that Mfessis. Wilson and opened at the Mansion House in Lloyd George were too reactionary Dublin this afternoon. The members for the Soviets to deal with. He were loudly cheered by the assembled also gave exact data of the Bolshevik public. The feature of the proceed forces, showing they did not exceed ings was the leading Declaration of 00,000 equipped men, The remain. National Independence, notifying the der are unarmed and unclothed. establishment of the Irish Republic, and demanding the evacuation of Ireland by, the English garrison.

THE PROCEEDINGS.

Losups, January 22.

BOLSHETISM IN ÁSIA.

ELABORATE PROPAGANDA.

LONDON, January 21.

Loynoy, January 21. From Berlin comes a message estimating the majority of Socialists polled 10 per cent, of the entire vote of Germany. The Democrats coine. next. The National Liberals lost Coincident with the revocation of Reuter learns that the latest re- more than the Conservatives did. the orders prohibiting publie neet-inite news from Moscow shows that The Centrists lost more than they ings in Ireland, "Dail Eirenan." the the Bolsheviks for mouths have been gained The Democrats rung be in Sinn Fein Constituent Assembly, organising elaborate propagands for position to form a majority by assembled in the Dublin Mansion revolutions in China, India, and Per- throwing their weight to right or left. House yesterday. Adjacent horsip, and as soon as opportunity ofers, oughfares were decorated with Allied are prepared to send agents backed Hugs. Twenty-nine" members were with large-sums of money to stir up. The oracial election results from present. The galleries were crowded trouble throughout Asia. The great! Berlin proper sbow that the Majority with spectators. Count Plunkett obstacle to this scheme is the Omsk Socialists won five seats," including and Professor Macneill opened the anny, but should that army become that of Hort Scheidemann, The proceedings, heading the procession weukened by lack of support, the Independent Socialista won four, of members up the floor. The Bolshevik plus would seriously elading those of Horren Eichhorn Cathal Brugha was elected Speaker, threaten the peace of Asin. Bol and Haase. The Democrats gained and Father O'Flanaghan Vice-Pres-shevin is spreading in the Ukraine. two, including Her Naumann's. dent. Prayers were read, the roll For the rest, the German National called, and standing orders adopted. People's Party got one; and the ChrisThe declaration of independence wak tian People's Party one, Over then read. The proceedings were

conducted by Gaalle. Count Pphin-- The curly German election results kett read an appeal to the nations, are interpreted in Paris as signifying asking for recognition of Ireland's' a prospect of the early establishment national status, and her right to vin. of a fairly stable Gennan administra-dication at the Peace Conference. tion. The Majority Socialists and Count Plunkett, Messrs. De Valera- Democrats apparently have a big and Arthur Grifth were appointed majority over the Independents. delegates to the Peace Conference.

Herren Ebert, Scheidemann, undThen the Assembly adjourned. von Payer have already demon-

~1,000,000 votes were cast.

strated their ability to work together,

and can count on the support of the

all efforts to institute a govemment

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EXPRESIDENT OF USA- UPHOLDS BRITISH POLICY.

Losbox, January 21. To-day at Tordito Mr. W. H. Talt in a speech at the club said. Britain's supremacy at ses it peace-time always meant equality for all nations; and in war-time Britain must main- tain her feet to resist unjust aggres- !!sion. If she did not, she would

Clerical leader, Herr Fehrenbach, in SIMPLE CEREMONY AT SAND- starve in a week.

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THE DOMINIONS' PART.

With a wide basis of popular support. All the Alled circles in Paris. regard this consummation' as an indispen

LONDON, January 21. sable preliminary to any peace nego- The body of Prince John has re- tiations.

posed since yesterday night in front QUESTION OF BOUNDARIES.

of the altar of Sandringhain Church. Loxoox, January 21. An Amsterdam report from Bruns. Those present at today's ceremony wick mys a general strike has broken were Their Majestics, Princess Mary,

to assist the promotion of the League i Prince George, Prince Herry, Queen of Nations, the British Cabinet at a The Lokalanzeiger" reports, Alexandra, Princesa Victoria, Queen that the Prussian ministry has agreed Maud of Norway, and Crown Prince very early stage appointed a to the State Government's proposal

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Replying to the Gennan-Austrian households. The service was exéced-

Several meetings of this committee Government protest against the gly simple. The coffin, was carried have been held Among other things, SOLE AGENTS occupation of territory by neighbour ing States, the British Government to the neighbouring churchyard, and full consideration was given to the opines that the Peace Conference buried in close proximity to those of part which the Dominions will play in the League of Nations. The com inust finally settle such delibution, the son of King Edward and Queen mittee's conclusions will in due but until then the frontiers of the Alexandra who died in infancy. After course be submitted to the British Czecho Slovak republic must coinside the coffin was lowered, the King and Cabinet, and if approved, will also with its historical frontiers, namely, Boletin Moraria and Austrium Queen stepped to the graveside and be submitted to the Allied, Coufer Silesia,

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