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June 14, 1917,

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6 B. 80 90

2 p.m. 86

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TELEGRAMS.

[Beater'a Bervios to The Telegraph."]

KING CONSTANTINE'S ABDICATION.

First Demanded by the Allies.

London, June 13. Beater's correspondeat at Athena says that M. Joanart inter- viewed H. Zimis, the Premier, and demanded, on behalf of the protecting Powers, the abdication of King Constantine, and the designation of a successor other than the Crown Prince.

Ziimis replied that be recognised the disinterestedness of the Powers, whose whole aims to reconstirate the unity of Greece under the aegis of the Constitution. M. Zimis promised to convey King Constantine's decision after a meeting of the Crown Council, consisting of former Premiers.

The Allied troops had been placed at the disposal of M Jonnart with ordere not to land nutil the King had announced his decision.

After the meeting of the Crown Council, M. Zimis announced that King Constantine, had decided to abdicate,

"Tino's

New Home.

London, Jane 13. Bater's correspondent at Paris esys that King Constantine bse indicated that he is going to Switzerland via Italy.

The Abdication Notification.

London, June-13. Renter's correspondent at Athene says that the Premier's Note

THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1917.

TELEGRAMS.

[Ranter's Service to The "Telegraph."].

DAYLIGHT RAID ON LONDON.”

The East End Attacked and Bombed,

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London, June 13. It is oially sanounced:—About fifteen hostile maropla were heard crossing the Eeer Coast, passing the vicinity of the Nore, st about eleven o'clock this morning. They proceeded towards London, separating when they had carered half the distance. They attacked and bombed the East End of Esadon.

Reporse as to casualties and damage have not yet been received. Anti-aircraft gan ome into action, and a large number of aeroplanes is still parsaing.

Further Details.

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the railera arrived. Although they flow at an impense height, London was bathed in sunshine but with a slight has when

three could be seen with the naked eye jan andernsaih s olaster of tiny emɔke oloads from barsting shrapnel. Tasy were making towards the east.

The first announcement of the presence of the raidaro was a torr fi explosion equalling a Zeppelin bomb, sai then spparently the gandra spei the easy, for a tremadas gaat e ensued.

Crowds in the streets watched the raidera without the slightest panic.

June 14, 1916,

Temperature 6 a.m. Humidity

UAN NO+B^XED SINGLE COFY 19 CENTS,

TELEGRAMS.

[Henter's Service "The "Telegraph."]

FRENCH WAR AHRS.

$36 PER ANNUM,

TELEGRAMS. (Rauber's Sarcken To Toà “ FAMOUS PIANIST'S DEATH.

"London, Jans 13. Reter's correspondent et Now York Andodmond” the 'death of Taress pianist.

A Piala Statenient to Russia..?

London, June 13. Beddent at Petrograd states: the French Reply Prodation of Apri” 4 has been published. I says "The death that la relying on the sentimente of an old and loyal Ally Brigadier General and rejos to be in full community of ideas with the Essen Fancourt, C. B. Deceased was Girerament and people, on the subject of the war. France does General Officer commanding in

at dream of oppressing any people, but is resolved that the Aasam, stb., 1898-1901. oppression which has been so long weighing on the world shall be destroyed and the sathora of the crimes punished. France"was forced to fight in defence of her liberty, and means to secure the release and return of her faithful provinces of Alasice-Lorraine, She will fight with her Allies till their territorial right of indepen and ladispensable guarantees against a recurrence of such horrors dance la restored, fall indemnities for the inhuman ravages paid, obtained.

STORY OF A SEA FIGHT.

Destroyers Encounter German Submarine,

London, June 13 This morning's report of a se fight is possibly explained A member of Renter's staff, arriving at a London stition, founders of so encounter between Brins destroyers and a German a traia bombed, the fore part of which was blasing. Some station submarine near Christianis. Feherm in baliers that the latter was buildings were wrecked.

The sity pigeons were stupefied by the explosioa; sài fɔw in

to M. Jonnart was as followe:—“ Your Excellency having demanded dranken spasms among the chimney pots---

the abdication of the King a ́d the designation of his enccessor, the Premier notifs your Exo›lleney that His Majesty is as solicitada 82 ever solely for the interests of Greece and has decided to leave the country, with the Crown Prince. He designates Prince Alexander

as his successor.

Reception of the News in the House of Commons.

London, Jane 13.

In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonár Law announced the abdication of King Constantine, amid load cheers, in favour of his second son, Alexsader, who has taken the oath as King.

Mr. Lynch:-What does the Government expect to gain by the abdication of the King when the same abuses will be perpetuated

ander another name?

Mr. Boner Law:-We hope to gain restored Constitational Government representative of the whole of Greece,"

Mr. Swift McNaill protested against King Constantine's having been allowed to nominate his successor.

Mr. Bonar Law replied that it was wrong to say that King

Constantine had nominated his successor,

More Troops Lagged.

London, June 13.

▲ message received in Paria from Athens states that troops. have landed and are encamped in the Piraene by agreement between M. Joubert and the Government. There has been no untoward iacident.

THE ADVANCE IN THE WEST:

A Futile German Counter-attack.

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London, Jane 13.

Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, in s communique, states:- We drove of a counter-attack against the positions gained yesterday morning astride the Souchez River.

We repulsed raiders north-east of R chebourg Is Vous. We successfully raided east of Lavergnier, north-east of Engniccart, west of La Basses and north-east of Neave Chapelle.

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THE FOOD PROBLEM,

Government Takes Over African Maize Crop.

London, June 13.

Mr. Justice Darling, sitting in the Law Caart, heard tha· raid and remarked:-"I think we are as safe here as we should be anywhere."

Counsel, acquiescing, coolly proceeded.

Residents in South London watched an English seroplane in a thrilling dual. They heard the chaser's machine gans operating.

Esstern suburbanites witnessed the great chase of the raiders towards the coast by large numbers of British machines.

His Mjety the King, who was holding an investiture at Buckingham Palace, calmly proceeded throughout the raid, which was typical of the attitude of all. London, where the entire abaense

of panic was most remarkable, Sabaequantly is jy the King visited the raided area, where he was givm aɛtathusiastic

reception.

Heavy Loss of Life,

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London, June 13.

In the House of Lords, Lord Dsiby stated that so far 49 people. had been killed and 200 injared in the air raid. He feared that these figures would be exoseded. A far as he knew, no damage of military conceqcence was done. According to rumour, we had been successful to a certain extent in dealing with the raidera.

An Official Account

London, Jane 12.

It is officially announced that lombs first dropped on the outekirts of Eset London at 11.30, and then namerou, bomba fell in rapid succession in the East End. One fell on a railway station, hitting an incoming train. Seven people were killed and seventeen injured bere. Another fell on a school, killing ten children and icjuring fity.

A number of warehouses was damaged by fires. The casualties so far reported in the London area are 41 killed and 12 injured, bat the faal figures may be greater...

A few bomba also dropped near North Foreland and on the opposite bank of the Thames, where four people were injured.

The raid lasted for fifteen minuter,

The London guns engaged the raiders, while many seroplanes. naval and military, went up se soon so the enemy wsa reported off the coast. Several engagements occurred, but the results are at present uncertain.

INDUSTRIAL UNREST.

The Government's Comprehensive Plans.

London, Jane 13.

According to Renter's correspondent at Cape Town, the Imperial Government is taking over the surplus crop of South African maiz› at fourteen shillings and three pence per bag. In the Assembly, Mr. Lloyd Georg, in his address to the Commissioner appoint- Sir Thomas W.-Smartt said that with a view to assisting the Ined to enquire into the industrial unrest, ssid there were many perial Governmen: so prosecute the war, the Uaion Government suggestions regarding the causes of aureat, including the hours of should not insist on such an extremely good bargain for the South labour, Trade Usian regalatione, complaints of action of employers African farmer. He emphwised that it was due to the proteation or foremen, also the administration of the Munitions Act, dear food of the British Navy that British ekipe were able to take away the and profiteering, and hardships onnected with the afforts to maintain the Army. All auch questions must be thoroughly in- General Botha declared that the price was not too high, but kerstigated, but the Government did not propose to await the report believed that if the Imperial Government had not stepped in, far of the Commissioners before dealing with certain things. The mers would only have received the poorest prices from specalators, Ministry of Manitions were at present engaged on important Moreover, the price in England would have been much higher, negotiations with the Society of Ansiamated Engineers on the eabject of the Munitions Act, certain sections of which were perhaps not so necessary now that most of the industries of the country were;. being used for Government purposes. We shall also.certainly not swait the report of the Commissioners before dealing with the high price of food and alleged profiteering. The Government has already started a most searching investigation on that subj it and it is

GOOD NEWS FROM MESOPOTAMIA..

London, June 13.

It is offcially announced that the general health of the whole of the British forces in Mesopotamis is satisfactory. There is an ample supply of hospitals, and no deficiency of nurses is reported. hoped very shortly to mike proposals which will vary sabatantially

GENERAL SMUTS,

London, June 18, The Manchester Guardian states that it is probable that General Smuts will join the War Cabinet.

'AMERICAN STEAMER SUNK.

London, June 18.

Benter's correspondent at Washington says that s, German biperine has enak the American armed steamer, Petrolite. Twenty have been landed in two boats, but the remainder of the new is

reduce the cost of soms necessities of life. It was essential bɔva. all that the Ommmission's recommendations should be made at the. earliest practicable date within three weeks rather than "three months, but at any rate by the first week of July,

Commissioners might enquire into the matter of profiteering and Replying to Mr. Olyses, Mr. Lloyd George mid that the

say whether they thought the Gwernment was going far enough, He did not doubt that the Government would aangaacs, the result of its enquiries before the Caminissioners completed their in Tatigations.

NOT KILLED,

La adon, June 13.

The Vatican states that Mr.

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BETTER NEWS FROM RUSSIAN FRONT, ..

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London, June 13.

· Reuter's correspondent at Petrograd says that M. Kerensky, interviewed on his return from the front, said that the spirit of the troope is generally good. Fraternisation with the enemy is tion among the soldiers, who demand the severist punishment. almoet stamped out, while desertions now excite general comdemas-

Therefore the transport of the reinforcements' and supplies to the fron is proceeding smoothly.

ITALIAN SHIPPING KETURI

London, Jane 13. Renter's orrespon Jeat at B ›ms ■iston that during the week ended June 10.537 ships entered and 398 departe. Five kalian steamers sad fire small sailing vessels were lost.

GENERAL PERSHING IN FRANCE,

London, Jane 13.

London, Juna 12.

SILVER MARKET.

There is practically, nothing:

Silver is quoted at 39.1/16. ofning. The market is standy.

ST. GEORGE'S DAY,

Its Observance in London. 8 George's Day was bonoured is 'London by the customare aarvion attended by Knights and Companions of the Most

Michael and St. George, at the Dištibgoïshed. Order of· B chapel of the Order St. Paul's Cathedral, and by a crowded meeting at the Mansira Honga. The laat waa, a gathering of supporters of the Hyal Society of St. George, under the presi- dency of the Lord Mayor, and a telegram was despatched to the King, to which the following reply was received:———

Society of St. Gorge, I heartily

Ae patron of the RɔyalTM

thank you, my Lord Mayor and members of the society, for your meseize of loyal devotion and of good wishes for a agnosesful insaa

Day."

Greetings were sent `to branch- of the Society of St. George in Americs and Canada, Austra- lis, snd other British Dominions. | A reply from New York intimat-

"The St. George's Society of New York sends you cordial greetings and expresses its con-

Reuter's correspondent at Boulogne states that General Pershing ident hope that the efforts of the

and his Staff have arrived.

BRITISH TRADE RETURNS.

London, Jane 12. increased by £3827,726 and exports decreased by £3,587,155 The British trade returai for the past math show that imports

compared with May of last year.

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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

LIVELY FIGHTING ON RUSSIAN FRONT.

London, June 12, A German offcial report states: There is lively fighting on the Dwina noar Hinorgou, Baranovitchi and especially near Brzozany and Narajowka.

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DEALING WITH INDUSTRIAL UNREST.

London, June 13..

Mr. Lloyd George at Downing Street, addressing the Commissioners appointed to enquire into the industrial unrest, said the industrial machine had been working at exceptionally high pressure. Five million men in the prime of life had been withdrawn from industry, but with diminish- ed numbers it had been necessary in many cases to maintain an increased output. Consequently, there had been much Overtrain, fatigue, exhaustion and irritation. He did not doubt that the many changes necessary to adapt the peace machine to war exigencies had caused much friction and the marvel was that there had, been so little of it. The results accomplished had been beyond the anticipations of men perfectly acquainted with the industrial possibilities of this country, and this had undoubtedly been a great surprise and disappointment to our enemies. Nevertheless, there had been trouble and friction which the Commissioners would investigate. The murmanings and grumblings did not come merely from men interested in promoting disquiet, but from men who were honestly anxious to help the country with the prosecution of the war. The Government wished the enquiry be thorough and impartial, and he was sure from the character of the Commissioners, that that would be the caso. The investigation should not be too formal'; therefore it was undesirable that the meetings should be public other wise witnesses would not be inclined to talk freely. He wAS anxious that the equiries shoulė be concluded as early, sa possible so that the recommendations as to the best way of dealing with the unrest could be made at the soonest time.

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acited Allies will bring a speedy and honourable pesca."

Á message" was despatched to President Wilson, offering to "the head and chief of's great. gratulatione upon their rescive and kindred people sincere cou-

ander your guidance to share with the Motherland and bar Allies the duty of restoring to a wronged and distracted worl! a feating peace.

May the United States of England and America be ever in the van of all butle for freedom, trath, and justion."

The St. George's flag, was fying at public buildings in Lindon, and thousands of persons wore the miniature fig in the |button-hole. It had a ready sale in all the streets, though the next day was set apart se "Asg day.” Owing to the prolonged wintry weather and the war, r0888. were difficult to obtain this year, and not many were to be seen.

A special service, was held, at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Caétis, in the afternoon, conducs- ed by the Dean of Windsor, the preacher being the Rev. W. Temple, rector of St. James, Piccadilly. I was attended by the clergy of sîl denominatione, the Knights of Windsor, the Mayor and Corporation," By Scouts, the Nary, Longus, Boys" and Grla' Guilds, and ciber public "bodies.

.DON'T FORGET."

TO-DAY. Bendman Opers Co.

Gi l.in the Taxi," Theatre Boyal at 9 15 p.m.

Victoria Theatre 9.15, putere Bijou Theatre-9.15 p. New Hongkong Cinematoga -9.15 p.

TO-MORROW. Bendman Opera Co-* Hig Jinka" at the Theatre Royal st

9.16 p.