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made, but Great Britain's services in this war were feelingly referred to by the President of France when it became known that the Armistice was about to

THURSDAY

NOVEMBER 14, 1918.

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Your Excellency, Indies and gentlemen--for the world to have to face such a war Navy and of ber ever-increasing Army-the point where they could appreciate the gigant the war which has ended in invaluable sorvice to our cause. (Cheers).

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came the wonderful events of the Marne, trol all for the good of all. It meant the the complete victory of the Allied arms.arcia, Montenegro and the oppressed

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witnessed. (Applause.) To-day we meet ashamed of and that will not be forgotten America, the land. of freedom, desirous the idea he wished to present to them own countrymen al rejoicing. MyJexample of Germany and wage war lor

Finally, with all my heart, I say that ly superb, They have gone about their time, at the enormous number of men peace when anddenly the German En all right. Well, if they would just con- PEACE CELEBRATIONS IN

sant to France and other theatres, of the peror, whose ambitious plans were ripe sider for a moment that during the last the vindication of Right against Might is ordinary svocations as if there were no HONGKONG.

war, and, later, of the millions of men for execution, rushed his bordes over to 25 years, and until within the last five as unmistakable as the sun appears when such things as submarines, or floating was that of the free peoples, who through solution of the problem of the present this day there is opening an era of liberty transported across the Atlantic, largely Belgium and France, while his "brilliant years, the dominating force in the world the clouds are dispersed, and that the mines and we are all proud of them. On their own carelessness and lack of pro-war has really rested with those who for the small nations of Europe. It is (Continued from page 3.)

one of the terms of the Armistice that CLEB. in British ships, with a loss of only 5,000 second" attacked Sarbin

Ladies and gentlemen, history has

vision for the future had been com- deserved it. (Applause). HONGKONG

lives. Mistakes of course, have been

Mr. E. V. M. R. de Sousa, the Portu- Belgiura, Alsace-Lorraine and Luxemburg Members and their friends began to

already registered the real causes of the palled to undergo more trouble, and more

We were to become either suffering than, humanity had ever under- rose Consul, said: Your Excellency: shall be handed back, (Cheers) that we of the war.

a few Baltic and that all the occupied terri- semble at the Hongkong Club at noen and when proceedings opened at 11.30

the slaves of Germany or the conqueror gone in any similar period in the history fadies and gentlemen-I feel it a great and our Allies shall have access to the

Russia, now so unfortunate, rose in

of the world Now, if victory meant honour to be privileged to any the building was crowded. Among those prewens were H. E. the Officer Administer be signed His tribute reveals how strong arms and her ally, France, took up the anything to them it meant that their words on behalf of my country on this tories of Russia shall be evacuated. While This was the beginning of the opportunity had arrived. Now was the occasion-an ecension which I firmly I am" on the subject of Russia I should ing the Government, H.E. the General are the ties by which France is bound to cause Officer Commanding the Trooper num-Great Britain and the Allies, and I trust struggle. Belgium, by her heroism, stop-time for democracy to show that it could believe, will become historic in the annal "ber of Army and Navy Officers and many the bond shall remain so firm that the ped for a time the march of the Huns. control the world for the world's own of this Club and also in the annals of like to say, that although lately that in the political world they must make sentative of a small and modest nation,tion, and has not been able to assist us. will develop into a League of Nations, England, from the first, 2nderstood be good. A League of Nations meant that the Colony, You see before you a repre- country has been in the throes of revolu They must. bring themselves to not been able to contribute much to the months of the war the Russian people, by world.

efforts made by her more power their push into East Prussia, rendered The Hon. Mr. P. E. Holyoak said:- which will make it impossible ever again duty, and gave us the support of her just as many sacrifices as in the military whose only regret has been that she has we must never forget that in the early The little nations of Belgium, Poland, Japan was faithful to her Ally." Then fact that a Central Authority must con- aa Chair-as this his been. (Applause).

while It is my pleasure and privilege,

1 cannot sit down, without

It meant been able to do much we have desired to nationalities of Austria-Hungary will be many rights and privileges. man of the Club for this year, to welcome

peoples must be brought closer do much, and any sacrifice, which was free from unjust domination

we take care other that and many

the our visitors this morning, and to thank reference to the part which Hongkong has the Yser, the Somme, Champagne, Ver-giving up of many traditions, of a great (Applause). However, if we have not

We have been criticised from played.

dun, (applause)

They must understand that asked from us we never refused to make. Asia, Armenin and Syria will come into

issue which it could (Applause). What we have done is too Your Excellenty, for honouring with your presence. On the last occasion time to time in the Press, usually by places. And, when Italy was awakened together. that we held a similar gathering it was unsigned letters, which worked up a good by the remembrance of her sons across not avoid. The logical sequorice was that well-known to need repetition, for with- smal nations will not be able fully to Government and apply to it those prin- it in our midst. We take pride that we duty of everyone who is interested in the. ciples of democracy which they applied to have, though in a small measure, contri- future peace of Europe to study the pro- to unveil these tablets, which record the deal of feeling. It has been my privilege the frontier, the nation of Cesar and they must organise an International ons going any further, we have evidence of maintain their liberties. I think it is the names of our hallowed dend and of these daring the last two years or so to see a Augustus espoused our cause.

Our "enemies were powerful and un themselves, in order to prevent war in the buted to the success of the Allied cause. blem which is attracting so much atten of immediately on the declaration of blood of our soldiers has been shed in solid and stable League of Nations which who are still serving our King and coun-good deal of what has been done in the

If they could not protect valiant Ailies. We have been waiting for to use economic pressure against any try. On a previous occasion we met to China Coast Ports, and in America, and sorupulous. Their cunning doubled the future; or, adopt the only alternative We also take pride in the fact that the tion at Home--the establishment of a themselves by law, then they must be this day. At last is has arrived, and it nation, which attempts to follow the wilful and wicked oppression. (Cheers). report progress and to cheer cach other I have no hesitation in aaying, from my task of the Allies, whose force and courage peace commencing preparations for the common with that of the soldiers of our will be bound up by a solemn covenant

aur rejoice with

development of the British. on in the greatest struggle for Right own convictions, that the part this Colony could scarcely prevail against such a next war.

Allies, especially the British people, our As regards the

Empire, here again i think we have an against Might that the world has ever has played is a part that we need not be treacherous aggressor. Then it was that prepared to protect themselves by force.has been a day of

war possibly more than it ever was before.. when the history of the war comes to be of protecting the liberty of the peoples international organisation that worked most faithful Allies since 1700. Applause). public sentiment. In that public senti- fought in unison with her. (Applause).

The Italian Vice-Consul (Sr. Galuzzi) We must see that the unity is continued written. (Applause) We have given in for which we were an liberally shedding for the protection of the rights of free. We join with her in rejoicing, which is important programme to attend to in the men as far as lies in our power, and we our best blood, threw in her lot with the individuals, must rest upon international as it should be, considering that we have future. Our Empire has been united in of having contributed to lies, use every endeavour to insist that between the different parts of have given in wealth as freely, in pro- Allies, and furnished them with immens went Hongkong was just as much a pact

beat upon them in the Colony so to the portion to our size, as any other part of resources and with robust soldiers From as any

that they could meet their to-day is prepared to celebrate the advent and that the necessary raw materials and It is a greater Italy that metals within the Empire shall be con- own trumpets" within had the presentiment that victory was express themselves, so to guide their Germanie Powers and their Allies, Italy the

shall not in future go into the hands Four years ago Germany elected to put blowing our

their cargest and was the dream and life-work of soy unscrupulous enemies (Cheers) who are

century The to the test Might against Right, and of these walls, I think, ludics and gentlemen, near at hand. It was necessary to Wibilities in that connection fairly of peace

give those

in the treacherous guise of that on an occasion like this we may be another year, but a year is a mere nothing and fally. He appealed to them all to celebrates to-day-that united Italy which served for the use of the Empire strength against weakness.

patriotic comod, that the free Patriots during the last considered justified in doing so. (Loud in the life of nations.

In July, 1918, the Allies were ready for be of Independence naturalisation, to undermine our Empire. As regards intercourse with (Cheers). gentlemen, when Armistice are in your possession, I think applause).

Mr. Holyoak then asked H.E. the Act- the decisive stroke, and Marshal Foch ciple of the free peoples which had been agains: the tyrant of the doubleheaded

The Germans have followed up their". you will be convinced that Might in its

The Japanese Consul (Mr. E. Suauki) wide cause of civilisation against the

tyranny of the Hohenzollerns and Haps initial and enormous crime in planning struggle against Right has been hopelessly ing Governor to propose the toast of was master of the day. He led the attack won, upon the battle-fields of France and eagle has just come to a triumphant end, many after the war, the feeling in this

Gentlemen, we can trully con- 1

and starting this present war by a defeated, as it deserved to be. (Lourt H.31. the King and his Allies, which, he and in 20 combats in all the sectors on the Belgium should not perish. (Applause). and with it the larger issue, the world Colony has been very clearly expressed. applause). The terms of the Armistice. said, would be responded to by the, Con- Western front, extending over a distance said:--Ladies and gentlemen,-Let me burg

of 700 kiloaters, with Generals Haig celebrate, first of all, this auspicious gratulate ourselves on such, a gloria deliberate and organised system of bar- read out on the Legislative Council this sals of the Allied nations.

The Officer Administering the Govern. Byng, Rawlinson, Plumer, Pétain, Persh occasion when the honourable and well-achievement, and let us rejoice, holding barities and outrages. Some people say overwhelming represent an morning, victory for the Allies. (Applause). They' are but the prelude to peace terras, butment said:-Mr. Holyoak, your Excuting, Couraud, Mangin and Debeney deserved Armistice with Germany has dear the memory of those heroes who gave that we must not take any notice of that

to celebrate the complete and, we trast the final overthrow of Might-(Loud and prolonged applause-and to do honour to all those who in any capacity what soover have aided in this great and glorious task.

the terms

Ladies and of the

(Applause). It was incume Conses in the struggle against the shipping and trade shall be encouraged the Empire; and if we are thought to be that time, all anxiety ceased. We already popular of the world with the same said:-Your Excellency, ladies and gentle-in peace and we must, so far as in us

leney, ladies and gentlemen,-1 ask you to drink to the health of His Majesty the King and his Allies. (Cheers).

The toast was enthusiastically honoured, the Band playing the National Anthem.

The French Vire-General (M. Paul

they presage that for many years to come it will not be in the power of Germany again to throw down the gauntlet, and to destroy the peace of the world with She has her over-weening ambition. practically lost her Fleet. She has lost

The following is or surrendered 1,000 guns-2,500 heays Eremer), who followed, addressed the A translation ci is speech:-Your Excel- guca and 2,500 field artillery-and she Bathering in French. has agreed to the occupation by the Allies applause). She has been told that if through the mutinous conditions prevail ing, abe is unable for the time being to

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career of a Consular Officer amount of ambition is allowed. greatest honour for me to-day is to sad triumph, and this honour I accept

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their lives in the struggle.

for hate but, ladies and gentlemen, I MASS MEETING AT THE

that so long as we are a nation. shall never cease to distinguish between THEATRE ROYAL. (while. Castelnau maintained the front of been signed, which means

what is right and what is wrong. I will now At the same time; General of the Japanese community here but also man Army. Alsace-Lorraine), be annihilated the Ger- victory to the Allies--not simply on behalf

The meeting at the Theatre Royal was call upon my colleague of the Legislative Franchet d'Esperey attacked the Bul-as a member of the nation which has, for

this resolution. (Cheers). garians, and Generals Allenby and Mara number of years, been allied to Great

The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, in second- shal exterminated the Turka in Palestine Britain, and has fought to the end the called by the Unofficial Members of the Council, the Hon. Mr. Holyoak, to second. ruthless enemy for the common cause of Legislative Council for the submission, to

the general public of Hongkong, of &ing the resolution," stated that he had just humanity and ireedom. (Applause.)

conveying respectful Con- been speaking at the Club and that he The downfall was sudden and complete I need hardly dwell in detail upon the resolation Ferdinand of Bulgaria abdicated, "Austria nature and object of the Anglo-apanese Bratulations to His Majesty the King on had very little voice left. A Government and Mesopotamia

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Burrender ber Fleet, including all sub. address to you a few words of victory victory was lost. The man who had led desire to maintain, should be threatened meeting, and late comers had to be con- the public ought to have an opportunity

with joy and gratitude,

marines and the latest destroyera, the Allies will proceed to occupy the forts of Heligoland. (Loud and prolonged a

but a plause). Gentlemen, these are part of the terms laid down, the keynote Bles.

We have had 1,500 days of terrible war —four years and a half of bloody strug

Thirty peoples and more than of all of which is reparation, and, if 140,000,000 soldiers have taken part in this mistake not, the people of Germany will agonizing tragedy, of which we now seg

find that, though their country has not the end in the victory of Right over at the great day of triumph, and to-mor- the perpen herself was a party.fag, responded to the Chairman's in Chancellor and Great Britain was taunt

to

rejoicing. (Applause.)

Our victory and triumph mean the downfall of the enemy, the disappearance

the zoble and devoted work of the ladies

of our Allies

paper

The

Victory and triumph States of America (Mr. G. E. Anderson in the war ended with the capture assure you of their loyalty and devotion | Might wea Right and the rest of the

her supplication for pardon and peace of the most important pivots of Japan's which has been waged by Great Britain in the Legislative Council containing a foreign policy, and aims, among other and her Allies in the interests of Freedom message of "congratulation to His Majesty

at the, maintenance of peace of both banks of the Rhine (Loud lency, ladies and gentlemen, In the collapsed, and Turkey sent in to the Allies | Alliance. Suffice it to say that it is one the successful termination of the war resolution had been passed that morning Germany received her death-blow, and things Consequently it would be and Right The Hall was crowded half the King, and it was felt, not only by the

She strug the Far

the people in the Legislative Council, that remained alone impenitent. gled for a short time, but her faith in quite natural that, if the peace, which it an hour before the time fixed for the Government, but by the representatives of

haa constantly been Japan's cherished

of conveying to His Majesty the same The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock presided loyal congratulations that had been con- would resort to such measures us would to the abyss and whose name alone and disturbed by any selfish reasons, she tent with standing accommodation. fills us with horror and disgust has ensure her national honour and safety, and was supported by the Hon. Mr. P. H. veyed officially. That was the reason why Holyoak, the Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell, that meeting was called by the unofficial Four years ago, soon after Great the Hon. Mr. Ho Fook, the Hon. Mr. members of the Legislative Council. They abdicated and disappeared. Germany (Hear, hear).

He would remind them that was brought to her knees, and on the 11th Britain responded to the arrogant chal-Chan Kai Hing, Messrs. G. E. Anderson, were there to celebrate the victory which of November, at 5 am, accepted the conlenge of Germany, whose aggressive inten. E. M. V. R. de Bousa, and E. L. Arelli was as complete as they had dared to

tion had been revealed by the advance of The proceedings throughout were marked hope for. her troops over the Belgian frontier-in with the greatest enthusiasm, and cheer Great Britain had entered the war

That treaty was called *A ditions and signed the Armistice.

Ladies and gentlemen, we have arrived avowed violation of the Treaty ensuring ing was continued for several minutes defence of a treaty which she had given by the German neutrality of Belgium, to when Miss Lecable, bearing a huge French to a small nation.

A serap of paper which TOW we awaits glorious peace with though she afterwards said that it only tion to come on the platform and make a

3 scrap of -Jspen, speech. Her father followed and spoke ed by the Chancellor at that time, because she had entered the war in defence of such behalf.

of paper." That state- been invaded, their territory will on Might. This is the signification of our

regenerated humanity which has crushed amounted to

in full deference to the spirit in which on her Hon Mr. H. E. Pollock, in open a mere the Alliance was originated, sent an occupied, and in the taxation which must

German militarism for ever.

This violation of a German politics, inevitably follow, in order to right the

My pride and that of my compatriots ultimatum to Germany, demanding of ing the meeting, said: The resolution ment by Germany would go down in had destroyed mere scrupole wrongs she has done the world over, they

the basis and which had proved to be the basis of cable to, His Most Gracious Majesty the

intel safety. When will suffer bitterly for years to come and of their dream of brutal famination, and is great in the satisfaction that France her that Taington, which Germany had which I have to propose to you this history to the overwhelming indams of the complete re-cstablishment of the bas nebly accomplished her duty; atatorted from China under some pretence afternoon, and which it is proposed to

That this Victory and France will not forget that it is a com evils menacing the Far Eastern peace, King, is as follows:-

this public meeting of the citi Germany had stated that she would scorn will realise that it does not pay

"Rights of Humanity."

War naturally ensued Tsingtan was. rers of the Colony of Hongkong desires any treaty which had been made and

would plunge most respectfully to congratulate Your which should have been regarded as sacred ber way through a country embark upon a policy of world-annex triumph signify, also, the end of our mon victory and triumph-victory and should at once be surrendered.

speedily taken by us, and since that time

Majesty upon the victorious prosecution in view of her obligations she destroyed. tion. One thing that strikes one but miseries, our anguish and our sufferings, triumph won by the Allies (Lond

no shadow of a soldier or ship of enemy

of the War which has been waged by the whole fabric of international safety. which, as far as I know, has not been so often mitigated for our soldiers, by applause).

Great Britain and her Allies in the The German Empire chose to say that The Consul General for the United origin has been seen in the East. But if anyone even thought that Japan's tuak

of interests of Freedom and Right and to said, is the necessity for the sequal

world set out to prove that it was not to Your Majesty. punishment of the principal criminals.

and to-day they were celebrating the signify, again, the glory of our heroes, said that from the beginning of the war Tsingtao he certainly made a mistake,

Continuing, Mr. Pollock said: I do not vindication of that treaty. (Cheers) responsible for the atrocities committed during the war in defiance of the Hague the striking virtues of our soldiers. Vic-worda had been utterly inadequate to Inspired by the sense of righteousness and responsibility, Japan decided to

(Cheers) tory and triumph are the reward, also, express what people had thought and felt.and humanity, and actuated by her duty think this resolution is one which requires

The German Empire, ae a dominating Empire was finished- Convention and of all international obligations. I think we should say with of those of whom our young poet (During the course of the past four years extend her sphere of activity, sweeping many words to support it in a loyal The Hohenzollern Dynasty was finished.

humanity had suffered more then it oculd the enemy away from the Pacife and audience like the prezent, but perhaps he express, and now that the reaction had Indian Oceans in co-operation with the you will allow me to express a few of (Cheers). She would take her place later resolute, voice, that we are determined victim of the war) has said:

Happy those who die in a just cause.

ing work in the Mediterranean, in addi- nection with the Armistice which that, however high-placed these people

(Ap. Happy the ear of wheat" which is found come, what could be said? There was British Navy, and assisting in the'endur- the thoughts which occur to me in co on in the comity of free nations after relief a wonderful relief-from the tion to her latest efforts in Siberia just been signed. In the first place, those inevitable humilitation which was the of you who have not learnt the terms of price she must pay for her crimes. It was may be, they must be punished.

ripe for the harvest.

straia There was the feeling that we (Applause).

studying the terms of the Armistice that the Officer Administering the the principle of reparation, of replacing plause). Now, ladies and gentlemen, I

situated in the Far East-where, thanks H.E. They have given their lives for the most had won (Applause) but, more than Remote as Japan is geographically the Armistice which were rend out by clearly shown, as they would sees from

no hostile Government at the Council Chamber this

Even want to dwell briefly, because I have the privilege of speaking for Great Britain, noble cause which we have defended that, there was a feeling that perhaps to our combined efforts,

made difference to her un papers this evening, will be glad to learn or private, was absolutely definite

Russia whom she doped and deluded was on the part which our Empire has played under their glorious shadows, and we sing the future we might be able to avoid influence has been allowed to exist it has morning, and which will appear in the damaged property, whether it be national ist anti-German can possibly desire. (Cheers). chaos which existed in Russia, partly in this war. There is no doubt whatever with them to to-day our hymns of grati- conflicts of this nature (Applause) seves determination to stand by the that they are as rigorous se the most us

which bad strained to the utmost human Alliance and to render all possible sist

and que, if not directly due to the plottings surrender of the German nation. (Cheers). of Germany, there would rise & newer that we entered this war with a clean tude to Heaven,

From the first day of the combat who thought, hamna intelligence, and human ance to the common cause, because this They represent the complete collapse and the shed. He had no doubt that out of

Now that relief had come has been a struggle for liberation conscience, for we entered it in defence

Distant as she is from the centre of the thankfulness (Cheers); thankfulness that Although there might not be a Russian nation that we were bound to keep. wore morally defeated from the first mo what were the thoughts of the people of oppression, which has now been our first feeling must be a feeling greater people than before (Cheers). (Applause)-and. which we have kept to ment they set their foot on the soil of Belgium, of the invaded portions of horrible scenes of the war, it has only this terrible deluga of blood which has Empire. there would be a Russian people

those brave men from every part of the the last four years has at last come to wit

event, the very uttermoet, and I hope and truat Belgium-that great martyr of 'oppressed France, now about to be" evacuated, and served to increase her sympathy with been prevalent throughout the world for with a recognised head. They were cile

(Cheers). Over four years ago tory. and believe we eball always do so as a Right-fór from that moment the Get-of Alsace Lorraine which, according to the Allied countries, because it was a war toga end. No doubt you all know that six rating, that, day one

Applause). They could world-domination, and to proserve the all hostilities ceased on every front, and politics in the whole of the world his nation. (Applause). It was a test, and we man people became an object of horror terms of the Armistice, was to be returned resist Prussian militarism, to prevent hours after the signing of the Armistice events, if not

only thank Gow that they had been abling international freedom and peace for I am sure that we shall rejoice with those German Empire set out on a definite pro-9

gramme for dominating the world. To were determined, nationally and individu-to the whole of mankind,

and which is now attained. Indeed, to those dear to them; intact

the terms of the Armistice almost beyond ally, that it should be held snored, and The German "Superman" is synony to get thus far in the struggle, that, they which we have been striving for centuries who by that cessation have been restored that the plighted word should not be mous to-day with blood, crime, cruelty, conic so the end, and could dummenen it will not be simply its own personal ed. (Cheera). But there is another side day she was humiliated. They would find broken. (Applause). The answer of the and injustice. This people, resembling to appreciate all that had been done, mid wiow that the, Allies have been fighting of the picture, and it is a very sad one what they expected German territory, be occupied. Cheers). The terms of the world has been that wherever a nationals horrible bird of prey, cannot bo.com.would have to be done. It was just as in the firm. belief that the sword, once any millions have either died or bee although it had not been invaded, would treaty has been made it must be kept, to parod to any other people on earth and well at that moment of exaltation to capel nations of the world, both from neutral been fighting for us and for our cause Armistice exacted the surrender of & well as her fleet. The Rhinebanks were the letter. The part which Great Britain hell itself would even blush with shaine sider what victory meant. Of course it and material slavery, should never be laid and I think you will agree with me that

so far as we individually can, do everything to be occupied and, at the end of the din reached; it meant that the free peoples and that is now an accomplished factness and courage, that we should all of us, of them, in the actual field of battle le

(Applause) has played in this war has not been at the accounts of their "frightfulness" meant that the inevitable end had been down until the final victory was won we owe it to them and to their steadfast Brenter part of her guns, if not the whole

(Cheers). Their steadfastness known to the world, partly owing to a which we have heard for four years.

Let them bear the whole weight of the of the earth were in power; but if it -It is with the greatest pleasure that I to prevent such a war from breaking out cussion which would take place in the

epoch-making WEY,

discharging her and self-sacrifice will always be an next month or two, whatever the result) Banee" of modesty though some of our friends may not agree with us in this chastisement they deserve, let them ex means no more than that they were in a say that Japan has played a part in this again. (Laughter) and to the fact that, we were pinte their crimes with all the shame with among the of Alligations contemplated in the Treaty of example to us to do our duty to our might be, Germany, would be powericas countries he knew it was true in his own belief that, whatever course events may (Cheers). And with regard to those who aver if muting in Germany's flect render- over-ridden from the outbreak of hostili- which their guilty conscience reproaches disposition among the peoples of free Alliance, and I can assure you of my Conatry, our King, and our Empire to continue the conflict. (Cheers)

country and he thought it was true, ciso, take after the war, the ties of friendship hava faller, perhaps I may be allowed, at ed her powerless to give up her warships tics by a Press censorship that became so

between the two nations under the in praise of the indomitable courage of forts of Heligoland (Choers). (A voice How can we summarise in a few words of Great Britain and Franco and other which have, happily been subsisting a fitting time like this, to put in a word the Allies were determined to occupy the

Marine.

Their courage has been absolute. As far as I remember, nothing was laid rigid that even our own nation knew little- of what was going on, and we only learnt, the history of the past five years! The countrics that so long as they were in Alliance will ever be augmented and the officers and men of the Mercantile What about the Kaiser!) Mr. Holyoak:

MEISTARIZARDS The wail from time to Allies were slumbering in the árum of power they could feel that everything was cemented (Applause),

of a sacred pledge given to a weaker could doubt the victory I

them."

The Germans endurance.

to France?

Dunsheathed to defend the majority of

disabled in this awful war.

Izas

They bave

of the greatest

the