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WAR TELEGRAMS.

Continued from page 1.

THE BRITISH BLOCKADE,

August 3, 11.10 p.m. The Anglo-American correspondence regarding the British blockade is published to-night,

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, AUGUST§ 5. 1918.

"First, because I am the repre- sentative of God upon earth, and God deaires peace between man. The Fope can only desire and preach peace

"Secondly, because we are in Italy, and we wished to spare this country which we love the suffer- [ings of war;

"Finally there is no reason to conceal it we considered the in- tereats of the Holy See, and the.

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ment in an uvoertsio situation," Interests of the Holy See. In reply to a frank question as whether the Law of Guarantees enabled him Geely to conduct bia The latest phase is that the United States does not recognise mission in the world, the Pope the validity of the British Prize Uourt under the restraint of muni recognized that the Italian Gov nipal law sun, also, in the case of the steamship Neches, the United erament had given some proof of CORNED TONGUES, Statre insists on the rights of American owners to bring goods out its good will, but things were not of Holland in neatral ehips, even though these goods were originally altogether satisfactory. Twenty from Germany.

of bie Guard bad been taken and Sir Edward Gray says in a most friendly reply that Great Bri-the freedom of his correspondence tain is prepared to examine cases of alleged bard-ship in a spirit of had not been respected, several consideration for the interests of neutrale, including the cargo of letters having been opened by the the Neobee.

Censor. His communications He deals with the general question of the blockade in a lofty with the countries at war with spirit and emphasises that the Allies have faced an enemy who poi- Italy were interrupted, and while soned wells in South-West Africa, used poison gas, sank the he trusted the present Govern

accompaniment of the appropriate Lusitania and bad shockingly violated the rules of civilisation; con ment he feared the uncertainties

national anthem and much sp-i sequently the Allies must take every step to overcome such an enemy of the future. Rome was in a

plause from the house. Mr. Howitt Sir Edward Grey refutes the American contention that in perpetual ferment. How would MEXICAN TROUBLES.

in a neat little apeech thanked avenge of commerce to the enemy should be open through nentral the people accept defeat or vic

those present for their attendance, ports. "This contention," he says, "Great Britain is unable to tory? Every movement of the AMERICAN STATES CONFER. He wished there had been more accept. It is nyt vastained by law or by the principles of inter-Italiane bad its effect in Roms, (Reuter's Service To The Telegraph present for no sum was too large national equity."

Sir Edward Grey then proceeds to give the and the Vatican felt itself less

Londen, Ressived August 4. to give to so deserving an instita. United States decisions supporting Great Britain's view and affirm protected than hitherto,

Reuter's correspondent in tion. He had pleasure in an ing that Britain will be careful not to interfere with commerce The final question to which his Washington says that the Argen-nonucing that the receipts for the genuinely destined for, or proopeding from, neutral countries. He Holiness replied dealt with the Bolivia and Uruguay have accept 8822,48 and forty per cent. of tine, Brazil, Chile, Guatemala, performance had amounted to pointe out that figures show that Amerion's iuoreased commerce prospects of pesce and the possied the invitation issued by Pro- that sum would be handed to the dating the war has more than compensated her for the loss of Ger- bility of an initiative on the part sident Wilson to a conference with Hongkong and Shanghai Bank to man and Austrian marketa. He concludes by dealing with the of the Vatican." The time does question of Prize Courts and declares that it appears the principles not seem to have come yet," the view to settling the troubles in be forwarded to England. The of the Prize Courts of Americs an1 Great Britain are identical; Pope replied. "I could only take

amount so devoted to the Red anybos appol can be made to the Privy Council and finally to the action with good cause so sa not

Crosa Fund was $328,99. International Tribunal; he trust, however, that Great Britain's to weaken the moral authority I willingness to make reasonable coubessione to American intereate bave from God, which I must will prevent the necessity for such appeal.

NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL MINISTRY.

August 4, 11,25 a.m. Beater's correspondent in Wellington states that a National Ministry has been formed, consisting of five Government and five Opposition members, with Sir J. G. Ward (leader of the Opposition) se Minister of Finance and Mr. Allen up Minister of Defence.

The House of Representatives passed the third reading of a Pensions Bill making allowances for totally disabled soldiers rauging from 35/- a week for bachelora tó 72/6 for married men.

(Continued on page' 10.) ·

THE POPE ON WAR CRIMES.

Wrongs on Both Sides.

(From the Times Correspondent.)

Peris, June 21.

The epseist carreepondent of the Liberte, M. Louie Latapie, bae had an interview with the Pope

utilize to restore peace to mea, but I watch for the opportunity with a sort of fever. I shall throw myself upon the first hand which, is stretched out."

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POLICE RESERVE ORDERS

to-day by Mr. F. Q. Jenkin, D.S.P. Police Reserve Orders issued

(Reserve) state :-

Guards.

To-night this company give their last performance when they This fine comedy has a world present "Are you a Mason."

wide reputation and should secure a large audience. Misa Lilian Central Police Station 9.45 Stanbridge plays Lottie the Irish The Pope's statement regarding P.. Thursday August 5th, Brimaid and Mr. Wheeler Dryden Cardinal Mercier's arrest may be iela 1-Sargt, and 8 men, Portu- takes the role of Frenchon the compared with the Cardinal's own guese 1 Sergt. and 8 men, Chinese French milliner, in which parts version of the affair. In a letter 2 Sergis, and 12 men, Indian 1 these two clever artistes should dated January 10, sent from Mali-Sergt. end men.

provide a rare evenings amas8- pes to all the priests in his diocese,

O. C. Guard, Chief Inspector ment. be said :-

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Friday August 8th, British 2 the communication which the Sergts, and 10.men, Chinese 1 German Government at Braesele Sergt and 8 men, Portuguese 2 has published in the daily papers, Sergia, and 12 men. and in which it is declared "tast 0.0. Guard, Orown-Sergeant the Cardinal Archbishop of Watt. Malines bag. "been in no wise

Saturday August 7th, British 1 Lindered in the exercise of his S rg1, and 7 men, Portuguese episcopal duties." The facts Bergts. and 13 men, Chinese shall help to rebuild the cathed-show how far this report is from Bergts, and 14 men.

the truth.....! On January 2,

0.0. Guard, Sergeant Major rale, It is hardly necessary to at 8 o'clock in the morning. I Raglance. say that we condemn with all our

Sunday, August 8th. energy such abominatione. Each received an order to appear the abot fired Bbeims Cathedral Bame morning before the Gov- British 1 Sergt. and 7 men, echoes in my heart, but the ernor-General to answer for my Portuguese 2 Sergte, and 13 men, time has not yet come to sift the letter to the priests sad their Chinese 1 Sergt. and 7 men, truth from all these contradictory Parishioners. The next day I was Indian 1 Bergt, and 7 men, O. C. Capt. statements. The Vatican is not a Cathedral at Antwerp. Finally,

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KOWLOON CANTON RAILWAY. (British Section.)

TOM D. GUNN'S AVIA-

TION MEETING, - SHATIN August 7th and 8th.

Special Trains will leave Kow-

"At least a protest might have order to visit the other Bishopsis hereby made responsible for and 3.20 pm. and will set down which in its way is as striking as been made here against the arrest in Belgium. Your rights sad my providing a substitute and for passengers close to the Grand

that published by Mr. von of a prince of the Church" said on Wiegand, and which, in view of the Pope's interlocator.

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"I will astonish you," replied its frankness, msy arouse similar discussion. The silence of bis Holiness. "Cardinal Mercier

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have thus been violated. Views Cause a Sensation In France. Paris, Jane 22,The interview the Vatican in the presence of ao has never been arrested. He has of the correspondent of the the Pope has many German crimes against been able to move freely in his Liberte with humanity in general and the diocese, I have received from caused a sensation in France. Catholic Church in particular in General von Bissing a letter show. Even more than the enbstance of Belgium and France has distarbed ing me that he will repress with the Papal declarations the fact the greatest energy any acts of that they appear in the columas Opinion in France.

When this was pointed out the violence on churches and the of a Usthotinjournal has aroused surprise, and other Catholic of

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Trains leaving Kowloon, at Pope declared:-"You are unjust ministers of God."

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The Tempe says: It seeme known farce, What the Butler not stop at Shatin.

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The Pope replied with profound the mediatory role to which the Red Cross Fond. That fact cer- prisoners, and his letters to Car-emotion: know no more equal love to all its children tainly might have helped in dinal Amette, but he remarked horrible crime. How terrible it makes it aspire, but which the drawing a good house but there Kowloon, 5th August, 1915. that it would be neither, seemly is to see our generatiba suffering unanimous consent of the Allies was also the reason that this nor useful for pontifical authority sach horrore. I have a father's will not perhaps attribute to it, company did so well in a previ to intervene in the disputes of be heart, and that heart id torn, but Italians Doubt Authenticity of one performance of the same play It is hereby notified that I am lligerents. It was pointed out that do you believe that a blockade the question was one of the wich presses on two Empires,

that there were many who desired resuming business as a Stock and crimes of belligerents, not their and which condemns millions of newspapers generally criticise the various artistes separately would as from August 1st RCESTE

Geneva, June 23.-The Italian to see it again. To deal with the Share Broker on my own account disputes, whereupon the Pope innocent people to famine, is also remarks made by the Pope in the only mean a repetition of praise

W. G. WORCESTER, replied:"Each accusation is inspired by very humane sen interview he is alleged to have for they certainly did well and replied to by the Germans, and I timente? I do not say that after given.

Hongkong. it every ounce of fan there was 31st July, 1915. cannot at the present moment the war I shall not issue a syllabus The Secolo says:Hie out of the piece. Miss Godart make inquiries, resuming the doctrines of the Holiness has said some strange with her fine stage presence con-

He reminded H. Latapie that Uhurch on this subject and settl things.'

THE HONGKONG Belgian neutrality had been vio- ing for the future the rights The Corriero d'Italia de- the play: her soting with Mr.

tributed much to the success of HORTICULTURAL lated during the reign of his pre- and duties of belligerents. There clares that the words of his Holi Howitt was everything to be

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NOTICE, not alone in taking Catholic condemnation of the crimes which sequences,NNA priests es hostages, and that with have been committed during the The leading Belgian Catholic laughter every time he made an schedule for next years Show

as the butler, secured a roar of shortly held to regard to the burning of Louvain war."

newspaper, the Vingtiens entrance.

All members who wish to make the Germans declared that their troops had been fired on, and that the Pope said "I frankly admit refuses to believe in the authen excellent effect, of the fancy dressed to send them to the Hon. Discussing Italian intervention, Siecle now published at davre, Advantage was taken, with any suggestions regarding the schedule orthe Show are request- they alsted that there was an that we were in favour of ticity of the interview with the ball in the last not to introduce Secretary on or before Monday observation station on the towere neutrality, and issued instructions Pope

costumes representing the Allies the 9th August instant.

A NICOL

Quarry Bay,

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of Rheims Cathedral. We shall to this effect to our friends and This paper publishes a letter in which Miss Godart looked re-form the library of Louvain, our newspapers. We desired peace from Cardinal Marcier recounting I have already given orders. We for three reasons:-

the indignities: he suffered.

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