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九门二十

MONDAY, JANUARY

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

21,

1918.

一拜禮 號一十月一英港香

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

STORMY SCENES IN RUSSIA..

PEOPLE FIRED On in petrograd AND MOSCOW.

Constituent Assembly Dramatically Diasolved,

London, January 19.

Beater's correspondent at Petrograd, writing on January 18, states that the Constituent Assembly was opened at foar in the afternoon by M. Sverdaloff, President of the Central Committee of ill Bovies.

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ENEMY TROOPS MOVEMENTS.

Austrian Troops la Belgian Province.

London, January 20.. According to Rent r' oirrespondent at Tae.Esgte, the neve Daper. Les Nouvelles states that the Belgian Province of Limburg is filed with Austrian troops who arrived last week.

German Bresch of Armistice.

Loudon, January 20.

Beater learn from elatements of German deseries regarding the movements of German troops from the East to the West that it Four bours previously a body of Maximaliste attacked a pro-is cless that both the 31st and 42nd Divisions were transferred from cession of the Society for the Defence of the Constituent Assembly, the East after the armistice was signed, tearing down banners. At first there was a command to fire in the air and this was followed by machine-gun and rifl*fire. A number of persons were killed, including M. Logvinoff, a member of the Er ecutive Committee of the Peasants' Deputies. There were also many wounded, including several women.

Many people were killed at Moscow owing to the Bed Guarda firing on demonstrators favouring the Constituent Assembly,

A Socialistic Programme.

London, January 20. Renter's orrespondent at Petrograd says that M. Sverdaloff read a declaration of the workers' rights, proclaiming Russia B. Repablic of the Soviets or Councils of Workmen's, Soldiers and Peasants' Delegates; abolishing private ownership; making work compulsory; the arming of the workers; the diearming of the leiscred classes; organising a Socialist Army; and repadiating Losar. The declaration copoläded as follows:-"Power belongs exclusively to the workers sad Soviete sad their representatives."

Sailors armed with rifles and bayonets were stationed at the gangwaye and two field güns were posted at the entrance.

The Constituent Assembly decided by 273 votes to 140 to defer consideration of the declaration. Thereupon the Bolshevike and the Left Social Revolutionaries walked cat. The remaining Social Revolutionaries of the Right, despite the meases of armed sailors, borriedly passed their land measures and a proposal to send delegates to the belligerente, with a view to a world peace.

Constituent Assembly Dissolved.

Later. Rater's correspondent at Petrograd aya the Constituent Assembly has been dissolved.

The Assembly was dissolved by sailors at 4 o'clock in the mcrning.

EXPRESS TRAIN DISASTER

St. Pancras Train Collides with Landailde.

London, Janusry 20,

An exprees from St P.aoras collided with a landslide fifteen miles from Carlisle yesterday afternoon.

Two carriages were em sabed and, three passengers were killed and 20 injured.

SITUATION AT VLADIVOSTOK.

Reported Arrival of British and Japanese. Craisers,

London, January 20. A Petrograd message says it is reported that both British and Japanese cruisere bave arrived at Vladivostok.

The Japarese Embassy at Petrograd denies that Japanese have landed at Vladivostok. It declares that Japan does not entertain the least intention of intervening in the internal affairs of Russia.

OSTEND BOMBARDED.

Landon, January 20,

A German wireless message states that Ostend has been bombe arded from the sea,

ALLIES AND SWITZERLAND,

Britain's Attitude Outlined.

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Loudon, January 20,

RUSSO-GERMAN PEACE DISCUSSION.

A Wordy Duel Interrupted.

London, January 19. The wordy dual at Brestlitovsk, long accounts of which have been issued by both sider, bas been temporarily interrupted. The Russian delegates returned to Petrograd, yesterday.

The Point at Issue.

London, January 19. The Russian version of the Brestlitovak-negotiations confirma the report that so far the chief point of dispute is how the occupied territories shall self-determine their future.

SINGLE COFY 10 CENTS

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TELEGRAMS.

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THE SILVER MARKET.

London, January 19,

The silver market is quit

YESTERDAY'S

_____TELEGRAMS.

AN EXTENDED NATIONAL ›

REGISTER.

London, Jan. 18

The enemy continues to maintain that the presently-constituted suthorities in the occupied territories are inlly entitled to exercies the right of self determination. The Rassiana, refuse to budge from the opposite standpoint and demand ersenstion by foreign troopa, the return of the deported inhabitanta sad then popular electionsing the second reading of the Na- on the question of destiny.

TRADE COMMISSIONER TO INDIA.

Appointment of Mr. T. M. Aintcough.

London, Jangary 20.

In the House of Commons, mor

tional Registration Amendment Bill Mr. Hayes Fisher -- explained, that it provided" for registration of 750,000 ads bo- tween 15 and 17 who are s present unregistered and who are Sir Arthur Stanley ban appointed Mr. T. M. Aineough a senior most useful industrially. It als Trade Commissioner of India, with bearqasttere in Calcutts, proposed to registar sailors and whither be is proceeding almost imediately. Mr. Ainscough was soldiers so that thousands of disabi- Special Missioner of the Board of Trade to Ubias in 1914. Latterly ed man might be utilised to the be has been Storetary to the Board of Trade Textile Opqmittee and fullest extent industrially, The Food Controller could also obtain mach information, from" the new register, the Empire Cotton Growing Committee..

which would also apply" to maay vitol statistica,

DRASTIC MILITARY CHANGES.

Sir Douglas Halg's New Chief of Staff.

London, January 19. The TT tales that Field Marshal Sir Douelan Baig is making drastic changes, including the appointment of Major General Sir

Herbert Lawrence as his Chief of 8 aff.

AMERICA'S NEW WAR COUNCIL.

London, January 19. Realer's correspondent et Weabington etstesibat a Bill oreating War Council of three civilians is to be introduced in the Senate on

Reuter lesrus that Britain has informed Sauzerland that "the Government desire to re-affirm the Treaties and Declarations of 1815 and to sasure the Swier Government that, in conjunction with the United States and France, they will respect the integrity and Monday. centrality of Switzerland for so-long as they are maintrided by Federal Government and respected by the enemies of Britain.'

USE OF HOSPITAL SHIPS,

Spale Refutes a German Lie.

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Stormy Scenes.

London, January 20. -Reaser's correspondent at Petrograd states that the Bolshevik Decree dissolving the Constituent Assembly followed a stormy sitting, at which M. Theretelli, probably the most popular Social Revolutionary leader, arraigned the Bolsheviks for usurpation, insisting that the supreme rights of the Russian people devolved on the Constituent Assembly. M. Theretelli was meat enthusiastically

London, Januszę 20. cheered by the Social Revolutionaries, while the Maximalists,

Beater's correspondent at Madrid says that a semi-official including General Kryiecko, wbistled and hooted, shouting

statement denies the allegation of the Cologne Gaste that. Spanish "Traitor 1" *Scoundrel!" and "Get Out !?

When M. Toberac threatened measures against the inter-officers are serving on British hospital ships in the Mediterranean

·rupters, General Krylenko exclaimed "Try it; your day is over!" Diplomats Not Invited.

London, January 20. Iteater's correspondent st Petrograd of tea that the Allied and neutral diplomste were not invited to the opening of the Constituent Assembly, and no Cadet member appeared,

Railwaymen's Views.

London, January 20. The All Russian Railwaymen's Congress hss by 273 voted to 261 passed a resolution in favour of the formation of a Governmen! responsible to the Constituent Assembly,

MR. LLOYD GEORGE HECKLED.

Pointed Answers to Trade Unionists.

London, January 19, After his speech to Trade Union-representatives affected by the Man Power Bill, M-. Lloyd Georgs invited and answered numerous questions regarding the advisability of negotiating with the Ger mans when the latter were alleged to be whining and equesling for peace. He replied that the Germine were always ready for peace si their own price, which we were not prepared to pay. The moment the Germans show a disposition to negotiste on equitable terms, there will be no relactance to negotiate

A-ked whether or not the best way of ascertaining the opinion of the German people was to allow British representatives to meet representatives of other Powers at Stockholm or elsewhere, Mr. Lloyd George replied by pointing out that the German representatives would be chosen by the Government,

A Delegate interjected :—Not necessarily.

Mr. Lloyd George:You aan only make pesos with a Govern- ment. If the Government does not represent the people of Germany,

and that these vessels transported healthy troops. The statement adde :- All the information of the Spanish Government justifien it in affirming that no British Lospital ship with Spanish officers aboard ever abused our protection of transported troops or war material of sny.sort,'

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AUSTRIAN MUNITION WORKERS' strike.

A Pro-Peace and Anti-Germin Movement.

London, January 20.

H

Zarich, telegrama este that the munition workers in Vienos and in many Provincial tomas in Austris baye strack work, ostensibly owing to a reduction in the Austrian foar ration, but the movement is also said to hava à pro-peace and anti-German charsoter..

THE ITALIAN FRONT..

An Enemy Attack Arrested.

London, January.19.

An Italian officisi message states:-Oar artillery arrested an attack on a wide front st the bridgehead of Osposilo.

British Batteries Active,

London, Jasasry, 20. .. An Italian official mesange states that British batteries csased

a big fire to the south of Sernaglia.

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Six Enemy Aeroplanes Destroyed,

London, January 20.

A British Italian official messige states:-Daring the past week f-ing was only possible on two days. We destroyed six aeroplanes without loss to ourselver. There has been active artillery fire daily,

THE WESTERN FRONT.

London, Jancary 20:

Field Marshal Sir Douglas Hsig, in a communique, stated that

Let them change it; and if this Government does not represent the there is nothing interesting to report. people of this country, they can change it,

A Delegate interjected -Give me the opportunity.

Mr. Lloyd George We have given you the best opportunity

in the Franchise Bill, adding eight millions to the electorate. You

can have the opportunity any time you like. The Government does not shrink from it.

A VoiceOn a new Register?

MR. HUGHES': FUTURE.

Cóndoo, JsBusty 20,

According to Benter's correspondent at Melbourne, the Age atates that Mr. Hughes may become High Oɔmmissioner in London,

first representative there.

Mr. Lloyd George-The new Register is not ready. Do you Mr. Fisher possibly going to Washington sa the Commonwealth's

want an election on the old ?

The delegates answered in chorus “No.”

Mr. Lloyd George:- Very well: 2

The Premier was considerably heckled regarding the objections

national workers' conference apart from Governa

elf, the Allig and America agreed that

I only be conducted by representatives of the Governmen

of the people

AUSTRALIA'S RESOURCES

London JasmŁY ondent at Bydney says that the

conference on fasaday to conside

for wheat production

EARLIER

TELEGRAMS.

MR. LLOYD GEORGE ON PEACE.

London, Jatuary 19. Continuing his address to representatives of Trade Unions, Mr. Lloyd George emphasised the difficulty of decid. ing when it was desirable to enter a peace conference without putting our heads into a noose. He was convinced that a conference at present would aggravate and not improve .matters,

A delegate asked whether President Wilson's reference to the freedom of the seas accorded with the views of the British Government!

The Premier replied emphasising that Britain was in a very different position from America or any continental country. We must guard very carefully against any attempt to interfere with our capacity to protect our shores, ship- ping and overseas commxications

A delegate asked what was meant by reconsideration

of the position of Alsice Lorraine ?

The Premier replied that the British people would stand by France, who considered peace impossible till the question of Alsace Lorraine was settled

GERMANY AND RUSSIAN ROYAL FAMILY.

London, January 19. The Novaya Jian" states that the German pesce dele- gation requested that the ex-Empress and some other mem, bera of the ex-Imperial family who are related to the Kaiser be permitted to travel, Germany's request, which was. categorically refused, caused the decision to bring them to trial immediately.

THE WESTERN FRONT.

London, January 19, Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports: We carried" out several successful raids last night and this morning at Neuve Chapelle and southward of Lens. Four hostile aero- planes were brought down and one driven down yesterday. None of ours are missing.

BRITISH PROGRESS IN PALESTINE.

London, January 19.

A Palestine official message states: Our line was carried. forward yesterday to the depth of one mile on a four mile front in the neighbourhood of Durch, twelve miles north of Jerusalem.

THE MAN-POWER CONFERENCE,

London, January 19, Official correspondence shows that the Amalgamated Bociety of Engineers declined to participate in the Man Power Conference. The Government has declined to con salt it separately,

FIXING THE PRICE OF FISH.

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AFTER 25 YEARS.

A Pocketbook that Come Back.

An elderly man entered the West 177th Street polios atation at New York reocally and handed Lient. McKenna 'a bülky envelope, asking that it be sent to Arthor Woods, Police Commissioner. The envelope was sealed, and the Lieutenant seked the man wist was in it. The man enid there. was $1,028-in the envelope, and that he wanted it to be tarned over to the Police Commissionér,

In 1882 or 1893," said the, man, I was walking along Central Park Weet and near the old Dunland's Kiding Academy I found a pookatbook containing $400 in billa. "I needed money badly st that time and kept it.. Since then I have prospered, and my conscience has troubled me. So I have figured out that $1,206 would be the principle and in- terest for twenty five years. I want. to see if the Commissioner den locate the owner, and if not, I want it turned over to the Polios Pension Fand.”.

He said he was Hyalman Helderberg, of 461 West 18t Street, and that he was apperiu tendentefanumber of apartment; boases. The money was counted by the Lisatenant, a receipt given, and the money forwarded to the property clerk at. Police Head gasrters. It will remain, there for six months awaiting a 'olaim-- ant, before being turned over to the Pension Fund.

DON'T FORGET

TO-DAY.

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Tuesday, January 29,

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