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TELEGRAMS.

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THE NEW FRIGHTFULNESS,

British Opleton on the Dutch Sinkings.

London, February 23. - The sinkings reported yesterday totalled over 18,000 tons. One European and three Chinese of the crew of the Persens are missing.

It is reported that the Americans aboard the Skogland were saved.

Four Dutch Boats Possibly Safe.

London, February 24. Lloyds announces that the Menado has safely resched harbour, and the Bandoeng, Eemlang and Zian Dijk are possibly still afloat.

More Sinkings.

Lindon, February 24.

The latest sinkings include the steamers Belgur and Wathfield, the barque Invercaald and two spacks, all British. The total sonnage in 9,000,

Holland's Repeated Concessions.

Landon, February 25. Renter confirms the statement that no enquiries were made from the Admiralty regarding the zontes of the toi pedoed Dutch ships, which arrived at Falmouth on various dates und were reloased at the special request of the Datch Government.

An official of the Datch Logation visited Falmouth and inter- viewed the Captains privately, giving them special instructions, The ships sailed with the anal navigation lights and other illuminations, but they were torpedoed abortly afterwards. The sot is regarded as a result of Datch complacency concerning the

German decreES.

There is a strong feeling in shipping circles that the repeated Datoh conversions to German bullying are a poor retura for British consideration towards Datch Home and Colonial interests. It is pointed oat that if the Datch skips followed British regulations, they would doubtless have arrived safely, like the overwhelming majority of British vessels.

Germany's Extraordinary Explanation,

London, February 25. According to a message from The Hague, the German Lagation. in the course of an extraordinary explanation of the torpedoing of Datoh steamers, saya the date for the safe homecoming Datch vessels, originally fixed for February 5, was postponed to the 9th and then to the 11th. In view of the situation in Holland, finally Dutch shipowners were informed that their vessels could leave in a group on the 22ad inst, or on March 17, but the safety guaranteed for the 22nd was only comparative, whereas that for March 17 was absolutely sale. The torpedoing, saya the Legation, in regrettable, bat Datch shipowners are responsible because they sailed on February 22.

Brazilian Steamer's Movements,

London, February 25. Reuter's correspondent at Havre says that two Brazilian steamers arrived at Cape Verde January 31 and left on the 4th inst.

PERSIAN AFFAIRS.

What Sir Percy Sykes Has Accomplished.

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London, February 23.

According to a message to the Times from Bunder Abbas, Sir Percy Bykes' column went from Kerman to Yezd, Ispahan and Shiras. Its arrival at lapahan relieved the population of the four of an attack by robber tribes.

(Reuter's Service to The " Telegraph."]

AMERICA AND GERMANY.

Will America Use Hør Armed Fornes P.

London, Fabriker 25. Bester's correspondent at Washington states thaf the Senate has adopted a Repabliono renolation authorising President Wilson to use the armed forces of the United States in order to protect the commerce, property and lives of Americani,

SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL STUDIES:

His Majesty the King on Its Mission.

Loudou, February 23.

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'INDIAN ASPIRATIONS.

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OBITUARY,

London, Fabregry 16.

The death in nnnounced of Dr. ¡John Finety-

THE SILVER MARKET.

London, February 14, Silver is quoted an 375%;

London, February 25. Silver in quoted at 374. There The

THE HOME MARKETS.

London, February 24, Linseed in quoted at 114;

NICKEL SMUGGLING PLOT,

A Noteworthy Declaration of Loyalty.

London, February Zur of the Associated Pres, in India, declared that India was unqualifiedly The Maharajs of Bikanir, interviewed by a special correspondent loyal to the core. He affirmed with the utmost earnestness that he loved the King-Emperor, an the representative of sovereign power, and as a man. There was no sacrifice that the King-Emperor could ank that he would not make. His brother rulers also loved the quieter. King-Emperor and would follow where he Isd, through thick and thin. The Indian Princes' loyalty was unselfish. They had offered aistance through the dark days when the Germans wore sweeping is a little more demand. all before them. The Princes and people of India stood by the market in steady, In opening the School of Oriental Studios, His Majesty the King-Emperor when Iadia was denuded of British troops. Ha King emphasised the wide scope and vast importance of its work, recalled the loyalty of the Indian Prinoes during the mutiny at the ffording fresh opportunities for study to those services which have time of the Panjden ecare, during troubles on the frontier in 1879, India and Egypt, and furnishing with faller technical equipment, Service Troops. The absolute loyalty of India was based not only been pioneers in progrem and instruments of good government in sad in Chins in 1900, and also in the maintenanos of the Imperial pioneers in commerce and industry, who in each successive geners on religion and tradition, but also on the fact that His Majesty was tion andertook the duty of upholding the honour and fame of British personally known to the people and was most popular throughout nearest value, and rubber at 381 trade in the East. Its work would also serve to develop the existing Indie, as a great and just sovereign to whom the Indians were drawn | sellers. sympathy between Britons and Japanese. If the School happily by his personal magnetism. While there had been in some cases succeeded in imparting to the pupils rent out as teachers of unselfish | petty annoyances by minor officials, the policy of the Raj towards government and civilised commerce a clearer comprehension of the the Indian States had been sympathetic, displaying a sincere thoughts and lives of the diverse races of the East, the good effects desire to eliminate all uncalled-for interference in internal affairs. thereof would extend far beyond its immediate tangible results. This attitude of the Eaj had certainly drawn the Indian Staten The ancient literature and art of India were of unique interest insteadily closer to itself and had stimulated the rulers to a real the intellectual tradition of India and to promote and amist the devotion to the King-Emperor and his Royal Houss. The just_nod labours of students in these departments of knowledge, to the sympathetic policy of the Raj during the Viceroyalties of Lord matosi advantage of both countries.

Minto and Lord Hardinge had prevented su increase in medition, The School was about to open its doors in the midst of an While the handling of ausies between the Kaj and the Indian States unparalleled crisis in the world's history. For more than two years, remained in the capable hands of such politics officers and vied with each other in offering their blood and tressure for the further was most hopeful. the peoples of His Majesty's Dominions had loyally and devotedly sympathetic friends a Mr. J. B. Wood, and Colonel Windham, the prosecation of a righteous war-{Cheers). À sense of common

The Kabaraja continand to say that the Princes desired to asccifios and endeavour had drawn as all nester one another in retain their part in the Empire, for there was no Government so feeling and sympathy. Meanwhile, the peaceful labours of the great and good as his Majesty's. They wanted to stay and help in Sohooi were spreading accurate scientific knowledge of Exeters life, the achievement of even greater things than they had socomplished charged with stealing nickel from and he thought it would foster a spirit of loyalty and patriotism in the past. They hoped that, Lefore long, the rulers would be

the Government institution there. and kait together still closer the many nations of the Empire.

given seats in an assembly, such as a Council of Princes, which At the same time nearly thres- would have a voice in the government of India in matters relating which has been malted into i

sonu of stolan nickel ware' seized, to. Indian States. - They looked forward also to the time when the THE CROWN COLONIES.

people of British Ladis would be prepared themselves to take a hand quin and packed into whisky in the affairs of the State. There was every indication that the barrels ready to export to Gue Raj had no greater desire than to see the Princes and people stand man agents in the United States. on their own feet under the guidance of Britain. He realised that 4 prominent Montreal firm, com- the political progress of India must be comparatively slow to be posed of naturalised German- healthy, but be believed that the Bj would do all it could to meet Usnadians, is also implicated in ber aspirations for advancement, and the Princes asked nothing the plot, but so far no steps have better than to be allowed to work hand in head with the Raj

been taken against them. towards the goal,

A Tribute by Mr. Walter Long.

London, February 24.

Is the House of Commons, Mr. Walter Long paid a warm tribute to the self-szorifice, extreme generosity and good will displayed by the Crown Colonies and Dominions. He was confident that so long as they were satisfied that these proposals were made from the most profound sense of daty they would be prepared to bear their share of the burden along with us.

SIZE OF NEWSPAPERS.

Reduction of Size May be Enforced.

THE IMPORT RESTRICTIONS.

Newspapers Barred.

Several Arrests in Canada.

Montreal, January 3.-What is believed to be an important con- spiracy to secure Canadiau niekal and get it into the hands of Ger man agents in the United States was unearthed at Qarber poster». French Canadians employed at day with the arrest of myan the Quebec arsenal, who are

Farther streets are expected, and the officers of the Military Intelligence Day sziment alate that they hope to round up the whole business of the illicit export of Canadian niokal, which is desper- ately needed by the Germans.. It the Dominion police have suspect- is stated that for some time past ofed the existence of a plot to secure Canadian nickel and smuggle it out of the country to German agents in the United States for export to Germany, probably by

London, February 24. Articles, the importation of which is prohibited, include printed matter, including daily, weekly and other periodicals, except

London, February 25, It is stated that the Government contemplates enforcing a re-single copies posted. duction in the size of newspapers. Half-penny illaatrsted nows- papers announce that they are doubling their price.

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DUTCH PROTEST TO GERMANY,

London, February 25, Beater's correspondent at the Hague ways the Datch Ministar Berlin has protested against a Germsa airship flying over Holland

AUSTRALIAN LABOURITES RESENT "INTERFERENCE."

Sir Percy Sykes opened up the Abwaz road after a briek en- on the 17th inst. counter with brigands, enabling 12,000 londe of merchandise to be taken to Iapaban en route, and from thence to Shiraz, which was reached in the middle of November. Sir Percy Sykes made a forced march and surrounded a village in which a robber band was captured,

Sir Peroy Sykes and the Governor General of Fara had a great Those who had benefited by the lawlessness reception at Shiraz. are hostile, but they are incapable of much harm. Sir Paroy took over the Fars Gendarmerie on the day after his arrival, and explained matters to the officers, who were likewise relieved that the arm of central authority at Teheran had at length reached so far.

London, February 25, According to Reater's correspondent at Holboore, the Labour tion of Parliament for six months, on the ground that it involves Party has decided to oppose Mr. Hughes' motion for the prolungs* imperial interference.

MORE MEN NEEDED.

London, February 25. the House of Representatives, Mr. Hughes declared that the need for According to Reator's Melbourns correspondent, speaking in men was now greater than it was in October. All Dominions have

One of the most important tasks of Sir Percy Sykes during his stay at Shiraz ban been the opening op of the Bushire road, en- abling a revival of trade with the Persian Gulf, while the presence of the column hea had a most favourable effect throughout the been asked to send more, Province of Fars.

LABOUR UNREST IN RUSSIA.

London, February 25: Renter's correspondant at Petrograd states that the re-opening of the Dams on the 27th inat, in awaited apprehensively, owing to efforts to induos workmen to strika and to march to the Duma,

General Khabaloff, in the course of a Prociamation, reminds the workmen of the existence of martial law, and says thai say violence will be forcibly repressed.

M. Miliuko, the Democratic leader, appeals to the workmen not to play into the hands of the enemy, and to refrain from

demonstrating.

SUCCESSFUL BRITISH RAIDS,..

Affecting the German Morals.

London, February 25,

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TEA IMPORT RESTRICTIONS.

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London, Fabrasry 25.

In the House of Commons, Mr. Lloyd George announced that the importation of tos would be reduced to a certain extent and that foreign ten would be prohibited.

NO SPECULATION IN FOODSTUFFS,

London, February. 25, notifies that speculative baying and cornering of foodstuffs with

According to a Frees Burean announcement, Lord Davonport view to raising priose will not be tolerujad.

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Further Prohibitions.

London, February 24.

The list of prohibited imports in a proclamation obtained in the Deutschland submarine route. the Gazette includes the following:-antimony-ware, curios, em-It is thought that some of the broidery, artificial flowers, hides, raw jate, mattings, quebranko, cargoes of nickel carried by that hemlock, and mangrove extracte, silks (not including yarns), woys vessel were beans, straw plaitings, plated and gilt vases, glas, perfumery and Canadian nickel smuggled into probably stolen cotton hosiery. The prohibition does not apply to goode imported the States in this way. under Board of Trade licence.

THE TEA TRADE.

Some Unpatriotic Dealers.

London, February 24.

It is anticipated that an official list of marimam prices for tea will shortly be issued, as there is reason to believe that some dealer have unjustifiably advanced the wholesale prices.

Less Ceylon Tea.

In the House of Commons, Mr. Walter Long said there would be

London, February 24. reduction in importa of Ceylon tea. Nobody regretted that more that he did.

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THE FOOD RESTRICTIONS. Wholeheartedly Supported, Though Very Drastic.

London, February 24. The papers wholeheartedly support Mr. Lloyd George's restrict» ions, though they are much more drastic than anticipated. The consensus of opinion is that the public will respond to the demand for strong measures to win the war, and that the restrictions will be accepted most obserfally.

A general rias in prices is expected. Beer will probably be a ahillings piat ere long. The chief surprise is the prohibition of sppies and somatoes, which are largely consumed by the poor. It is suggested that many stocks, especially of socos, colles and tea, which are largely held by foreignace for continental soconut, should be commandesred..

Mr. Lloyd George's speech will undoubtedly promote the food soonoth y campaign, which is spreading among all clamanth

Sir Percy Sherwood, head of the Dominion polisa, started the inquiry. The trail noon led to a German firm at Montreal, while it was discovered thatlarge quan tities of capro nickel had been. [stolen from Quebec arsenal. The operations of the group of illicit nickel dealers have been watched by the military authorities for some time past, and led to the sudden denouement yesterday in the arrest of the

revelations will put an end to the #pirators. It is hoped that these possibility of getting Canadian nickel for enemy dee.

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