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CABLES.

LATEST CABLES.

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY-]' WASHINGTON CONFERENCE. FRANCE FACED WITH INDISPUT-

ARLE DANGERS.

WASHINGTON November 24th. It is learned that, speaking at yester dlay's discussion on land distrinament, M. "Briand opposed detailed discussion be

cause France was faced with indisputable dangers and could not reduce her army unless other Powers supported her. He added that without such guarantees limitation of land armaments was in

possibla

CHINESE MATTERS.

It is understood that the Far Eastern Committee decided that likin must be abolished and a new arrangement made under the Boot resolution. This implies acceptance of the financial consortium

THE

"ADMINISTRATION OF CHINESE-

CUSTOMS,

LONDON, November 3rd. It is learned on good authority that the British delegation would favour the crea tion of a commission to administer Chin

customs and debt. desires the same consideration for bor Britain only interests, as is given to other Powers. REPARATIONS AND CREDITS. WILL GERMANY DEOLARE - BANKRUPTCY! --

LONDON, November 23rd.

Reichstag, said "that the question of

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH, 1991.

FRANCO-KEMALIST TREATY. SENATE COMMITTEE MAKES IMPORTANT RESERVATIONS.

Be mided that all the Committee were

THE ELEPHANTS" AT THE

THEATRE ROYAL.

THE EVACUATION OF SIBERIA.

A PHILIPPINE SHIP" FOUNDERS.

FIFTY-EIGHT PEOPLE MISSING

An old Spanish warship which had been ship Company of Manila, foundered lash rebuilt many times and was employed in the merchant service by the Yangco Steam week in

weather off Luzon pointi

SUCCESSFUL BENEFIT CONCERT.

WHAT IT WOULD MEAN PARIS, November 24th.

"Well dono Colombo '1"

FINANCIALLY FOR JAPAN. · Was the While generally approving the Kemalish the Senate made important reservations. the conclusion of one of the many excel withdraw her stroops from Siberia will treaty, the Foreign Affairs Committee of comment of a member of the audience, at

Whether or not Japan will decide to The Committee asks what were the precise lent items of a long and splendid pro- make a difference in her Binsaces for the duties and instructions of M. Franklin- Bouillion had he exceeded them

gramme, presented by the Elephant The ex-Premior, M. Ribot, pointed out Concert Party" at the Theatre Royal, Inst Y.33.000.000 for bath the army and the ment of the Captain Enrique Besa, the

next fiscal 1 year of 19:333 of approximately that the treaty caused Britain to raise night. The concert throughout was robustly navy, according to the Tomiuri. It had boat leit Manila at about 7 o'clock on Luisa, and according to sta toś serious objections, which ought to be met.ontertaining and the interest was act aking was, what would be the fate of allowed to flag." A breath of the sea por office to delay, compilation of a special able.

been the original intention of the war weather was favourable and the sea navig

the morning of November 15th when the

However big waves and a little the course of last night e speech in the doned after being France's and the Allies with its part songs such as " Comrades in arocant budget for war expenses until rough sea were met when the boat reached

It is noteworthy that Dr. Wirth, in sitter being Fern practically meated the atmosphere. The Gice party

(Auxiliaries).

in front of Lazón Point, Every precau after the Dairen conference was complet-tion was take by the officers to prevent credits to Germany needed to be bound-importance of defending French-interests Collier with his rendering of "Roll Ond which would have "had the effect of the boat from foundering, but when two

The idea dominating the debate was the Arins.". "Riding the Waves" Mr. up with the Washington Conference without breaking the war-time solidarity Thou Dark Blue Sea" and "Ben the finally deciding Japan's policy as to the successive waves hit her she reeled on That the latter was bound to consider of the Allies, international treatment of the whole

Bosan," infused the whole with the tang and also after the Shantung negotiations getting immediately to the life boats and withdrawal of the trops from Siberia side and never came up. Confusion sni papie prevented the crew from question of debts has been the theme re cently of a number of writers, who de clare that a universal congress, to deal

were concluded, which would have had the the life preservers in order to distribute with the financial and economic problem

passengers. effect of deciding the policy of withdraw. and have them used by the

Only one raft was released from the is imperative before January 13th, other.

ing the guards from Shantung. wise a declaration of bankruptcy on

vessol, and it was a passenger who cut the But now that the Dairen conference is ropes and disconnected it from the ship. Germany's part may have irreparable liberal Fruch economists have recently consquences. It is pointed out that even

this raft and thus save their lives. measures in the event of Germany's de been demanding the sternest military fault, and M. Uriand's speech at Wash ington declaring the impossibility of

ments of those who plead that the ques

German but a worid problem,

THE PRINCE'S TOUR.

CROWDS THRONG THE RAILWAY PLATFORM AT BOMBAY.

Boumar. November 23rd. The Prince of Wales's departure for of enthusiasm. The train was only start Baroda occasioned another demonstration

ing on to the platform and endeavouring ed with difficulty, owing to throngs press- to touch the Prince's carriage.

BRITISH NORTH BORNEO.

of the sea breeze.

The items on the programme were head ed Iafictions," but they were certainly very pleasant infictions. The opening number by the Orchestra was a very good

well received, the chorus being in good authorities have become impatient for fear preliminary. The concerted items were in a state of deadlock, with no immediate

voice and in splendid harmony. The that there wil not be time enough to com high standard and songs rendered by pite the special budget if so long a delay Messrs Collier A. P. Glanville and is allowed. As for the Shantung negotia. Newman deserved the loud applause with

classical part of the programine was of

prospect-of-settlement, the war office

number of people were able to cling to

Seila Jaru who was on hand to rescue The captain of the Japanese vessel the passengers when the Muria Luisa sank, in statement to the surveyor of the port of Manila, said that the accident was due to the strong wind and heavy sea. He said that he saw a dag hoisted on

by China, also the pooling of the exist-France disarming strengthened the argu ing railway concessions, as far as their tion, of debts he made not a Franco | CHAIRMAN OF COMPANY SAILS ON which they were received. The humourous tions, they are also in a state of inac- the mast of the sinking vessrl, and heard

operations is concerned, in order to pre- vent discrimination between trades of different nationalities.

Dr. Wellington Kon presented a plan for the restoration of Chinese tariff autonomy in three stages. A special ub-Committer is considering a plan, varich, Mr. Sze explained, was a twelve and a half per cent duty from January next, followed by a period during which China would be permitted to ix her own rates, finally achieving complete autonomy.

TOUR OF INSPECTION."

11

Ita

has returned to Paris from Berlin.

Menawnile the Reparations Commission

members are reported to be divided on Germany to meet her obligations. the subject of measures for compelling FEDERATION OF BRITISH

INDUSTRIES PLAY

LONDON, November 23rd.

The report of a special committee of the Federation of British Industries op

THE CHINESE MARITIME CUSTOMS War debts of the nations have becz

DISCUSSED.

German reparations says there is a grow ing opinion in Britain that any attempt to enforce tho present

reparations scheme would lead to the collapse of Germany, and declares that it is im- possible to return to pre-war trade can ditions until methods of liquidating the

settled. The report suggests transference of the obligation between Governments into obligation between individuals by the creation of mortgages upon German Railways, shipping, and other industries Theso securities would be handed over to the Allied Governments who would dis- pose of them to individuals. The report, also suggests the utilisation of German energies under Allied experts in restor Russia and in constructing public worke ing the railways, of Central Europe and in the undeveloped regions of Africa, South America, and Asia,

CONFERENCE,

LONDON, November 23rd..

element was commendable for its adapt- tivity. So the authorities, decided to ability and Messrs. Brewer, Kay Hunt- draft their special war budget, with the ing, Carroll, Leo hd Wilsher brought

Sir West Ridgeway (Chairman of the down the house with their mirth and understanding that should the withdrawal pleased with the action shown by Cap-

British North Borneo Odmpany) sailed on the steamer Egypt for a tour of in spection of the Company's territory."

ENFORCING PROHIBITION. PRESIDENT. HARDING SIGNE THE

ANTI-MEDICAL BEER.

arter. Almost every item was encored. splendid effort was worthier of a larger There was a fair attendance, but the house. The proceeds are in aid of the widow and children of the late Petty Dräcer Maxted.

General Manager for the event, and Mr. A. E. Burns, R.N., acted. as Petty Officer G. W. Moppett, as Stage Manager. C.P.O. J. A. W. Dougall was WASHINGTON, November 23rd. musical director. The accompanists were Fresident Harding signed the anti-Mise N, Williams, Q.M.S. A. Goddard medical beer Bill, designed to facilitate and Ord. Seaman J. Thompson. the strict enforcement of prohibition.

L

EXPLOSION AT GERMAN

CHEMICAL WORKS. -

BERLIN, November 23rd. An explosion at another of the Badische Antlig Company's works at Ludwigshafen resulted in two being killed and eight injured. The explosion dostroved the building.

U.S. TROOPS LEAVING GERMANY.

COBLENTZ, November 23rd. Four hundred American troops are re- turning home on the 25th inst., and 1,600 will follow in December.

ARTIFICIAL RESTRICTIONS SHOULD FAR EASTERN CABLE

BE ABOLISHED.

WASHINGTON, November 24th. A communiqué states:-The Far Eastern Committee, at which Mr. Hanibara was present for the first time, discussed the Chinese Customs. Mr. Wellington Koo måde a statement emphasising that China did not desire to interfere with the present administration of maritime customs or with the devotion of the INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING proceeds to liquidation of foreign loans on which they were secured, He proceed, ed to give a brief account of the origin of Chinese Treaty tariffs. In concluding

LONDON, November 3rd. ho dealused that as prices mounted the Fourteen maritime pations were repre- sented at the inaugural meeting of the Treaty Powers had not requested a revi- Londen international Shipping Confer "aion of riffs and China had not askedence.

Sir Owen Philippa, presiding, for a revision as the revenue collected declared that the shipping situation made practical co-operation between ship. from other sources was inadequate to meet owners throughout the world inevitable. its requirements.

He instanced the fact of the superabun- ance of vessels exceeding the world's needs for several years, and advocated that the older ships, also new inferior | vessels, should be broken up. "Sir Owen declared that if the countries represent- ed at the Conference abolished half of the artificial restrictions a greater number of steamers would be employed.

LATER.

ITALY WANTS TO PARTICIPATE. Italy's desire to participate in the Chinese consortium was revealed in an interview with Signor Albertini, one of 'the Italian delegates to the, Conference, and Signor Rieci, the Italian Ambas- sador. "Signor Albertini argued that Italian participation might remove some

of China's objections to the plan as a whole. Ho added that the subject ha

HEAVY JASUALTIES IN BELFAST.

DEMANDED. "

NEWS

AUTOMOBILE SHOW AT SHANGHAI,

[BY COURTESY OF THE *! CHINA MAIL.""}

SHANGHAI, November 24th. The automobile show opens on Satur day." "A valuation of $3,000,000 is fixed exhibiting and planning special features, for the complete exhibition. Firms are.

But

LINKING-UP THE WORLD.

"THE DAY OF THE ONE MAN."

Sir H. Mackinder gave a public lecture the London School of Economics recently on "The New Methode of Long-Distance Communication and their

The concert party are grateful to the City authorities for the free wo of the theatre and to Messra, Moutrie & Co. for kindly undertaking the booking ar rangements, etc.

Too Concert is to be repeated this evening at the Theatre Royal, at 9.15 o'clock.

AMERICAN THANKS C.Vi DAY.

PRESIDENT HARDING'S

PROCLAMATION,

United States the Proclamation issued Yesterday was Thanksgiving Day in the by President Harding for the observance n the Day was as follows:

WASHINGTON.

"The time has come when, alike in pursuance of a devoted people's time honoured custom and in further recog nition of favouring national fortunes, it is proper that the President should summon the nation to a day of devotion, of thanksgiving for "blessings bestowed, and therewith of prayer for guidance in. nodes of life that may deserve a con- tinusace of Divine favour.

of the troops from Siberia and Shantung ending in March 31st, 1992. the budget be decided upon within the fiscal year whether approyed or not may be with- drawn altogether.

"LISTS VARIOUS ITEMS.

The special war expenditures which had been appropriated for the year 1921. amounted to Y.100.000,000 for both the army and the navy, of which the navy got about T.13,000,000 and the army about Y.9.000,000. The amount for the army was subdivided into the following items.

Vladivostock-expedition X5,000,000,

16,000,000 Saghalien expedition

3.900,000 280,000

Trington Guards War History

Special Wat Investigation.

Society

Rewards

360,000

800,000 680,000

Gendarmerie of Korea...... Miscellaneous -... About 3,000,000

a repetition of blasts which called his attention, and sent him to the scene,

Governor General Wood was highly tain Miyahara of the Seikai Maru, and chief executive to the Japanese master:--- the following radiogram was sent by the

Thank-you--for your commendable action in having saved so many lives of the passengers and crew of the steam- ship Maria Luisa which foundered, who otherwise would have been drowned."

Eighty-four persons were saved, includ- ing 24 of the crew. Altogether there were 118 passengers on board though the vessel was authorised to carry not more than, 103, but the captain says he was not aware at the time that the passengers aboard | exceeded tan authorsed number

According to stories obtained from some of the survivors, say's the Manila Times, the vessel met with an extremely rough ses and bad weather. When the vessel was off the coast of Punta Luzon, & very big wave hit the vessel and caused her to rool Icewards. She has not entirely re- If the withdrawal of the troops from roller struck her and caused her to reel. gained her balance when another big Siberia is decided upon, Y.58,000,000, and if the Tsingtau guards are withdrawn, on the port-side. The passengers were so Y.5,900,000 will also become annecessary panic-stricken that at the first sign of dan- But in case the troops are withdrawn, ger their first impulse was to go to the about Y.8,000,000 will be needed as ex aft-part of the boat where the life boata penses of the withdrawal. Again, if the were, The crew of the vessel was left Vladivostock expedition is withdrawn, powerless to cope with the frightened strengthened so that the item for the lat to put the women and children in the life. the Saghalien expedition needs to be crowd. However, the stronger men tried

ter expedition will increase to about boats. but not all of them could be cared Y.20,000,000,

instead of Y.15.000,000. gr. The children and women who were Thus, adding and substracting, the total the members of the crew and to other male placed in the life-boats were shouting to net amount needed for the next fiscal year. will become about Y.32,000,000, that is about Y.50,000,000 less than the present fiscal year.

On the part of the navy, the amount allotted "for the present fiscal year was subdivided as follows:

Saghalien

.....7,000,000 South sea directions

......... 6,500,000 Vladivostock directions... 3,700,000 Investigation of oil field 1,400,000 Kamchatka directions.1,000,000..

for

the

Army

But

and

sengers to release the boats imme- and forbade the cutting of the diately, but the captain stepped forward ropes which forbade this, it is aaid, because if they tied the life-boats in place. The captain

were cut the people in the beats would have been drowned as the boats would have tipped over, and thrown all of them overboard. So, he ordered the crew not to cut the ropes which held the life bouta in place. Instead, he waited for the rush to subside and was about to order his men to lower the life boats when the fatal wave struck the ship. The boat sank, bear- ing life boats and all with her. Those who

were able to swim remained floating for a number of minutes when they were picked up by the Japanese-life boats. However, those who could not swim, children, went down to the bottom of th especially the aged women and the little sea with the vessel.

A VICTIM OF SINN FEIN: ARMY OFFICER MEETS HIS END WITH A LAUGH.

The Recorder of Cork recently awarded

not yet been considered in any formal though the police and military were very change had vastly increased the power of who are in authority in the task they Y.45.000.000, which will mean a decrease the death of her husband, Maj. Compton

way by the Conférence,

•

EARLIER CABLES.

LAND ARMAMENT NOW UNDER DISCUSSION.

WASHINGTON, November 23rd.

to discuss land armaments.

I

"UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE.”

<

return of peace and the approach to Foremost among our blessings is the

TRANSFER SOUTH SEA. WOLK." normal ways" again. The year has brought- Since the adminstration of the South us again into relations of amity with all Sea Islands is to be transferred to an- nations after a long period of struggle other department of the government,: sad turbulance. In thankfulness, there Y.8.500,000 will not be needed. The navy fore, we may well unite in the hope that will need only an amount necessary for Providence will vouchsafe approval of the protecting the communications with those guided us and the aspirations which have from Vladivostock directions, the navy's things we have done, the aims which have islands. In case the army is withdrawn inspired us.

We shall be prosperous as responsibility will become beavier due to for material things but also for those of all in all, the expenditures will be cut we deserve prosperity, seeking not alone the need of patrolling along Vladivostock,

Sagabalien and Kamchatka coast. Probable Economic and Political Effects." He said that in the commercial revolution others with all earnestness. Asking be

the spirit as well as trying to help down by about 7.5,000,000. STEEN MEASURES OF REPRESSION which had followed the industrial revolu- fore all else the privilege of service we tentatively decided upon be carried out If the withdrawal of the troops as tios we were concerned with the applic-render thanks anew for the opportunity within the present fiscal year, the amounts tion of steam and other forces to the re therefore, which came to us. We may needed on the special war accounts will arrangement of the raw material of the fittingly petition that moderation and be Y.32,000,000 LONDON, November 23rd.

This great wisdom shall be granted to rest upon all Y.13,000,000 for Belfast was quiet this morning, but earth thro gh big spaces

the navy, totalling Mra, Gladys Compton Smith £10,000 for active in the disturbed areas the public.

the organizer.

We were living in the day of the one steadied, their purposes strengthened in the present face year.

must discharge. Their hands will be of about Y.55.000,000 from the amount for Smith, who was shot in Cork County in. were most apprehensive of fresh out maa-Lloyd George, Lord Northcliffe in answer to our prayers.

Whether such April last. breaks by gun-men and bombers.

saving can be realized or not will depend his sphere Charlie Chaplin in his. Yesterday's outrages in which the (Laughter.) We had not only spanned the bounty which God has bestowed upon drawal of the troops within the present Honour and D.S.O., was commandant of "Qurs has been a favoured nation in upon the decision as to the proposed with war, and westwarded the Legion of Maj. Smith, who served through the corrected casualties total 10 killed and the oceans and the continente, reduced it. The great trial of humanity, though fiscal year ending in March 31st, 1922. Bullyronsic Camp, near Battevant. On 80 injured, spread terror and indigna- the time of communication, but we had tion among the citizens, who are de also increased in the most wonderful way well as we were able, left us comparative

wo indeed bore it upon our hearts as Japan Advertiser.

April 18th he left on a sketching expodi-" manding stern measures of repression. the power of retailing personality, whey little scarred. It is for us to recognize

tion, and some days later his wife received LATER. Rioting was resumed at Belfast today.ther through the newspaper or by the film, that we have been thus favoured, and

a letter stating that he had been captured. The delegates of the five leading Powers So far two have been killed and five with the result that a man at the other when we gather at our altars to offer up

A few days later he wrote a touching let side of the world might speak or make thanks we will do well in humility and

ter to his wife, in the course of which he to-day held their first executive conference wounded..

grimaces to a million on this side. The sincerity to pledge our purpose to prove featuring Elise Ferguson, one of the most

said:- This five-part romantic comedy-drama, TREATY WITH AFGHANISTAN that it was the prime danger to humanity: preserved in national power and son world, is to appear at the World Theatre power of the organizer had increased, so deserving. We have been raised up and beautiful and talented actresses in the The geographical facts of the globe sequence an pare of a plan whose wisdom to-day. Taken from H. V. Esmond's NEW STEP IN ANGLO-AFGHAN

were such as to adapt themselves to a RELATIONS.

we cannot question. Thus balieving we stage play. universal empire. At sea a fost having

can do no less than hold our nation the Spear, directed by Emile Chautard, and Adrian Gil- the won victory could be supreme on DELII, November 23rd. ocean everywhere if it had the will That which has so wonderfully favoured Ferguson, Under the Greenwood Tree" willing instrument of the Providence the leading character acted by Elsie A satisfactory Anglo-Afghan treaty has was still more true of the air.

Other been signed at Kabul.

Opportunity for things being equal, sea and air power awaits us if we shall but prove equal to of its scenes and eituations fulfil that

very great The treaty marks a new step in Anglo would be greatest which was based on it. Let our prayers be raised for direc

service promises excellent entertainment. Many Afghan relations as al agreement.De the most effective land. tween equal independent States. The one ocean, one atmosphere, and a number responsibility is great to our own first burdened with wealth and suitors may

The globo had

tion in the right paths under God. Our

A cultivated young woman who is over- important points

that no of islands. One of these islands" com Russian Consulates will be allowed on prised Europe, Asia, and Africa.

and afterwards to all mankind, in God's be excused for wanting to get away from MR. ALFRED SZE'S VIEWB..

the frontiers, and that the treaty docs modern appliances these made a single

own justice. not involve a British subsidy, although world. If & Napoleon at the end of the ing, President of the United States of caravan and turning gypsy. There are "Now, therefore, I; Warren G. Hard the old darkey called it, by buying a it all' and become loose and free," as LONDON, November 23rd.

it will be signalised by a valuable gift century could get command by foul means America, hereby designate Thursday, the a number of scenes in the forest where of material to the Amir, Mr. Alfred Sza (Chinese Minister to

to begin with and then by military twenty-fourth day of November, to be Mary Hamilton pitches her camp that the U.B.) in an article in the Westminster

means of first one part and then another observed by the people as a day of Gazette, emphasises that no nation is mom desirous of peace then China, and U.S. LEGISLATION ON DOMESTIC condemned the Treaty of Versailles, and altars they will give thanks for all that man who wooes her for herself alone, i for humanity. There were people who ing that at their hearthsides and family with Jack Hutton, the fortunate young of this continent, freedom would be over thanksgiving, devotion and prayer, urg. being among the best Mary's meetinging out the deod. -

are very beautiful, those by moonlight ways that China is affected vitally by the territorial arrangement, growing out of

complained that Europa had been covered has been rendered unto them, and will novel, to say the least. Mary exchanges the war settlement, which must be righted

with frontiers. The tremendous control pray for a continuance of the Divine her gypsy costume for a well-fitting bath. to a just consideration of the Chinese

WABKINGTON, November 23rd. of Moscow however, was posible, be Fortune which has been showered so ing sait, and goes down to the pond to before there can be permanent peace: Bill which is considered to be probably one system of society right through. He

The Senate passed the Tax Itevision cause they had to deal with a plain with generously upon this nation. China comes to the Conference confident that its sovereign rights and legitimate a temporary measure. It repeals the dreaded all organization on the world set my hand and caused the soal of the water himself. Mary pretends to need

as mistaken idealists than as A "In witness whereof 1 have hereunto throws off his cost and dives into the bathe Jack spies her in the water, national Interests will be recognised and oxcces profits and transportation taxes, scale. If we got tid of frontions, and had United States to be affixed

leave to the mess. I carried it with the reapre ed, and will gladly support any most of the so-called "nuisance" and a horizontal classification of society, it

--regiment throughout the war, and shalf- conclusions rea had for that purpose and luxury taxes, and generally reduces in would mean the rule of one class, and thirty-first day of October in the year adventures take place, including an Done at the city of Washington this seizing her in his arm. Other romantic

his help, and Jack is not at all-low in dis rith it in my pocket. a result which will enable all other dividual taxce. It increases the Corpo ultimately of one organizer or group of of our Lord one thousand nine hundred attack on the heroine by thres male Royal Welsh Fusiliers, said Major God bleas you all, comrades. nations having interests in the Pacific to ration Tax to 123 per cent, maintain their sovereign rights and legi: The House of Representatives has ad-freedom it could only be by insisting on of the United States the one hundred and who is rewarded by the grateful Mary's bright and in etery way his work in the

organizers If humanity was to retain and twenty-one and of the independence gypsies and a gallant rescue by the hero, Smith's prospects

Lieut-Col Garnett, second in command. "Aimato national interesta.

journed sine die.

provincialism,

were partionlarly Forty-sixth.

consent when he asks her to marry him,

Army was extremely good.

LATER. Thy Conference has apparently reached no definite declaration of policy. It is reported that none of the Powers has pro- posed a concrete pronouncement in supe port of the French attitude.

alcal

Bub-committees have been appointed to with" aeroplanes, gas, and other auxiliary means of warfare.

Japan has appointed Mr. Hazihara, to b member of the delegation, the ap- pointment being immediately due to Baron Shidebara's illness...

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TAX REVISION BILL.

TAXES.

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With

promise.

scenario by

My oyn darling yife,-I am to be shot in an hour's time. Dearest, yours humbly will die with your name on his. lips, your face before his eyes, and he will die like an Englishman and s Boldier.

He added:

I leave my watch to the officer who is executing me, because I believe him to be gentleman, and to mark the fact that bear him no malice for carrying

dressed to his regiment, and read: out what he believes his duty. Another letter from the major was ad-

die

like

A

Dear Royal Welsh Fusiliers,—I am to be shot in an hour's time. I should like you, fellows to know that this sentence has been pasand on me (two lines erased here), and that I intend to Welsh Fusilier, with a laugh and forgiveness for those who are carry

should like my death to lesson rather than increase the bitterarss which exists between England and Treland. I have been treated with "great kindness, and during my captivity

learnt to regard

raiber cigarette case I