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TELEGRAMS.
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THE PINCH OF WAR.
How it is Affecting Europe.
London, February 19. The cumulative effects of the war are manifest throughout Europe, food and fasl restrictions becoming general. Neutrals are particularly lacking coal. Britain, despite submarining, is the best served in all respects.
Newspapers in France are limited to single sheets, while Holland has a paperless day workly.
France, in addition to meatless days and the prohibition of "pastry, proposen to isens brand carde shortly,
General conditions are becoming worse daily in Scandinavis, The coal shortage has compelled the restriction of hours during which schools, churches and factories are open. Sweden has issued sugar and soup cards.
The Italian Government has commandeered crops at 36 lird per quintal and has fixed the price of the next crop at 45 lire, hoping thus to encourage new sowing. Brend and sugar tickets are expected. In Rome coal costs £16 a ton and wood 83 18. Od. a ton.
There in great distress in Spain owing to the stoppage of industries, due to submarining.
THE RUSSIAN FRONT.
An Attaṣk Repellad.
London, February 20.
A Russian official wireless message states:-We repelled an ettsck to the north-west of Podgaitzo.
A RUSSIAN SUBMARINE'S SUCCESS.
London, February 20.
A Bamian official wireless message states:We submarined a steamer and eight schoonsts in the Bжphorus.
THE WESTERN FRONT.
More Successful French Efforts.
London, February 20.
A French communique states :-There has been lively artillery firing between the Diss and the Aisos and in the Avocourt asctor,
We carried out successful coups de main to the north of Flitey and the west of Wattwiller, bringing back prisoners.
A German Report.
Tandon, February 20.
A German official wireless message elates:—We repulsed British attacks to the west, of Messines, on the Artoia front, and captured points to the south of Le Tranuloy sad north-east of Verdan.
AMERICA AND AUSTRIA.
Information on Submarinism Sought.
London, February 20,
According to Renter's correspondent at Amsterdam, the American Ambassador at Vienna has requested a clear and final statement of Austria's standpoint on submarinism, and has asked whether the assurance given on the occasion of the Ancona and Perais incidents has been changed or withdrawn,
THE NEW FRIGHTFULNESS.
Brazil's Latest Precaution.
London, Fobrany 20. According to Rsater's correspondent at Rio de de Janeiro, the Government states that it has informed Germany of the whereabouts and router of Brazilian ships bound for Europe, so that there may be no excuse for submarining them.
GERMAN EXHAUSTION.
A' Contrast to British Štability,
London, February 20.
The papers contrast the proofs of German exhadation, as evidenced by the ranswed appeal for gold oraszents, with the plaadid proof of British financial stability which has enabled the opantry to raise the largest loan in its history, besides a revenue of £500,000,000.
City experts are of opinion that the War Loan han revealed vast resourass which are yet untappad, promising even better results in the future,
[Boater'a Service to the "Telegraph.")
THE GERMAN IN CHINA.
His Interests la British Concessions.
London, February 19,
In the House of Commons, Mr. Balfour stated that there were: one German Consulate, two German Post Offices, two German banks and 32 German commercial firms in British Concessions in Chins, while there were only four British commercial firms in German Concessions.
COMPULSORY SERVICE,
Proposed Scheme for Ceylon.
Loudon, February 19.
In the House of Commons, Mr. Walter Long stated that the question of introducing a compulsory sphems in Ceylon similar to that in the Straite Settlements and the Malay Sister was being considered.
ITALIANS EJECT ENEMY.
London, February 20.
An Italian official message staten:-On Monday night the| enemy entered a trench through galleries beneath the snow near Cameraxebio Pastorile, but after hand-to-hand fighting we threw him cat, taking prisonere,
THE SITUATION IN PERSIA.
Londoo, February 19.
In the House of Commone, in reply to Col. Tale, Mr. Balfour stated that the Swedish Gendarmerie in Persia would not be reorganised ander fresh Swedish instructors.
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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
GERMANY'S LATEST DEMAND ON THË PUBLIC. ^
Amsterdam. February 29.
The Imperial Bank of Germany publishes a demand to all classes to contribute gold ornaments, and jewellery, except of special artistic or historical value as part of the national equipment effort.
THE GREEK BLOCKADE.
Athens, February 20.
The Legations of the protecting Powers, in a statement, tay that the blockade is continuing because the requirements of the ultimatum have been incompletely fulfilled, especi ally the half-hearted removal of arms. Nevertheless, the Entente are not indifferent to the sufferings of the innocent populations and have seriously considered the question of facilitating the food supplies as soon as circumstances will permit. The Eatente have drawn the attention of the Greek Government to the responsibility it is assuming if it con tinues to tolerate the anti-Entente press exmpaign.
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COL. ROOSEVELT'S EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.
New York, February 20.
"The World" learns on excellent authority that in case
of a Germano-American war, Colonel Roosevelt will raiss an Expeditionary Force for Europe estimated at 900,000. strong for service under the Entente.
DESTRUCTIVE FRENCH BOMBARDMENT.
Loudon, February 20,
A French communique states:-Thero has been lively artillery activity in the sectors of Avocourt, Pepper Hill. and Bezonvauz.
The French destructively bombarded enemy organisations north of Damloup.
GERMAN STRIFE-MAKERS IN MEXICO.
New York, February 20. "The Sun'" Washington correspondent says that the State Department has been informed of the arrival of 300 German reservists in Mexico City who are ready to join say faction to prevent the landing of an Anglo-American force to safeguard the oilwells of Tampico,
GERMAN SPIES IN AMERICA,
Washington, February 20.
In the Senate, a supporter of the Espionage Bill, de- clared that there
were at present 100,000 spies in the United States.·
A PATRIOTIC ACT.
London, February 20. Rear Admiral H: H. Campbell, C.V.O., has retired volun- tarily to facilitate the promotion of juniors.
HELP FOR FARMERS.
London, February 20. The War Office has decided to lend borsor and drivers to farmers needing help.
SCHOOL TEACHERS AND EXEMPTION.
London, February 20. The Army Council has withdrawn all exemptions to school teachers under thirty-one years,
THE WAR LOAN TRIUMPH.
London, February 20.
The papers are unanimous that the first results of the loan have been a veritable triumph and afford unmistakable proof of the country's determination to give as freely of its wealth as of its manhood to secure victory.
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HOME MARKETS.
· London, February 20.
Carols are. quoted at 521; Indie Straks, 64 1-8 and 55 1-8; day to day loans, 43-8, 77
Quotations are Rabber, 3/4)? sellers, 3/3 and 3/3) buyers: |lassed ~(source), 111 March; Brown Cawnpore, 93/6 sellers;
| coconuts, 45 bavers.
THE SILVER MARKET.
London, February 19, Silver is steady.
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Iment and constitutes in their owa I words a public “ avowal, of their views as to the terms upon which | the war might be concluded,"
Details of Allles' Alms.
- Bat President Wilson express ed a further with: be desires the belligerent Powers to state in the fall light of day the sims they have set themselves in prosecuting the war. The Allies and no difficulty in meeting this request. Their nime in this war are well known, for they have been repeatedly expressed by the beads of their several Go- vernments. These aime can only be formidated in detail, with ali the just compensations and in- demnities due for the losses suf- fered; when the moment for negotiation arrives. But the civilised world knows that they include, primarily sod of necessity :-
The restoration of Belgium, of Serbia and of Montenegro, with the compensations das to them, the evacuation of the invaded territories in France, Rossia and Bumanis, with fitting reparation; the re-organisation of Europe, guarantood by
stablo.. ettlement, based slike apon the principle of nationali- tior, on the right which all people, whether small or great, have to the enjoyment of full security and free economic deve- |lopment, and also upon territorial Įagreements: nad international arrangements so framed an to guarantee land and ses frontiera against unjust attacks; the re- stitution of provinces or territor ALLIES' REPLY TO MR. factory settlement of the present occasioned by it, so far as they world. By her declaration of by force or contrary to the wishes ies formerly torn from the Allies WILSON.
conflict. The Allies cherish can do so ander the inexorable war by the instant violation of of their inhabitante; the libere- Catalogue of the Crimes of the Government of the United States own defence against the violence her methods of warfare, Germany Czeche, and Slovaks from foreign tonire as deep as that of the pressure of providing for their Bolgiam and Luxemburg, and by tion of Italians, Slave, Rumanians to see an end pai as soon sa pos-and the devices of the enemy.
ible to the war for which the
has proved that she systematically domination; the liberation of the Central Empires are responsible, declaration made to them that the and all respect due to small States. murderous tyranny of the Tozeu They note with satisfaction the scornsevery principle of humanity peoples who now lie beneath the More and more as the struggle and the expulsion from Europe
AUSTRALIA'S PROTECTIONIST GOVERNMENT.
Melbourne, February 20.
It is understood that the Coalition Government will declaro itself Protectionist,
Central Powers,
.
Experts emphasise that the Government obtained £100,- 000,000 more than they expected without recourse to the bankers, and the mere faos of the assistance being given without financial houses being invoked is itself evidence of its assured success,
American communication is not
countries, just addressed to his armies,
The following in the text of the reply of the Allied Governmente to President Wilson's Note:- and which inflicts such cruel eaf
The Allied Governments have foringa upon humanity. in any way connected in its progressed has the attitude of of the Ottoman Empire, which received the Note handed to them Bat in their judgment it in origin with that of the Central the Central Powers and their has proved itself to radically alien on December 19, 1318, by the impossible to obtain at this mom. Powers tramsmitted to them on allies been s constant challenge to Western civilation, Government of the United States.jant ench a perca og will not only December 18 by the Governmenifti humanity and civilisation. They have considered it with the secure to the reparation, the re- of the United States. Indeed, they
Future of Poland.. care due both to their own keen #itution, and the guarantees justly did not doubt the determination horrere that marked the invasion the Emperor of Russis in regard Is it necessary to recall the The intentions of his Majesty sense of the gravity of the present due to them by reason of the act of that Government to avoid any of Belgium and of Serkis, the to Poland have been clearly shown time and to the sinnere friendship of aggression, the guilt of which appearance of giving even more strocious treatment undergone in the proclamation which he has. which unites them to the American is fixed upon the Central Powers, support to the responsible authors by people.
the invaded while the very principle from of the war.
the TALOGSOTOS In a general way they desire to which it sprang was andermining declare their respect for the lofty the safety of Europe; but also st
of hundreds It is hardly necessary to add of Aims of The Two Groups.
thousands inofianaiva that, while it is the wish of the sentiments inspiring the American the same time sasha peace
Armenians, thebarbaritine Allies to repous Europe from the Note, and their whole-hearted will enable the fature of the their day to challenge in the Syria, the raids of Zeppelins upon militarism, it has never been their ·
The Allied Governmenta feel it inflicted upon" the peoples of brutal enerosohmants of Prussian create a league of nations which ed upon a sure foundation. agreement with the proposal to European nations to be establish- most friendly, but also in the lopen, towns, the destruction by intention, as has been alleged, so shall assure pesce and justice
olearest, way the analology-drawn cabmarines of passenger liners seek the extermination or the The Allied nations are con-between the two groups of bel- and merchant vessels, oven under political extinction of the Gar- throughout the world.
vinced that they are not fighting ligerenta, Mr. Boner Law's figura is likely to be exceeded, suhundreds of thousands of applications are still outstanding. The Times inter-which will accrue to the cause of all, to provide safeguards for the the Central Powers, is in direct judicial murders of Miss Cavall those principles of liberty, justice, They recognise all the benefits for selfish interests, but, abors on the public declarations of ficted on prisoners of war, the the Allies is to nature pesos on This analogy based neutral fags, the ormel treatment manis peoples. The chief aim ail· prets the Loan as an overwhelming vote of confidence in the War humanity and civilisation from independence of peoples, for law conflict with the evidence, both and Captain Fryatt, the depor- and inviolable fidelity to inter- Cabinet.
the institution of international and for humanity,
an regards responsibility for the tation and enslavement of civil national obligations, which hava arrangements designed to prevent,
past_and_geirantese for the populations, &c.? violent conflicts between nations,
fatars. President Wilsen, in
never cuased to inspire the sation and so framed as to provide the The Allice are fully conscious alluding to this analogy, did not, catalogas of orimee, regardless of
The perpetration of such cf the United States. Kanations neodsary to their oned by war on neutrale se well as his own.
of the losses and suffering entail.of course, intend to adopt it as the reprobation of mankind, will the Allied Governments are much With this high”sad in view, In the House of Commons, Sir John D. Been suggested that forcement, lest an illusory security on belligerente. They regrat Lale 3 of Clause 3 of the Bengal and Madras Barvios Family should serve "merely to facilitate
-nealy explain to President Wilson and all determined Pension Fund should be amended so se to open the children's ) fresh sots of
them, but cannot consider them: established to-day it is the make
If any fact of history in clearly the protest which the Allins here all their strength and to branch to effiour members and the widows' branch to the Bombay
aggression.
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INDIAN PENSION FUND.
London, February 19.
Chamberlain replied that he had not heard of any made to or the managing bodies of
Neutrals' Losus,
inted policy of aggression They consider that the which Germany and Austria, which they bars
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