1918-11-06 — Page 8

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

(Continued from Page L) LATEST ARMISTICE DEVELOPMENTS.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1918,

Germany's Southern Frontier Open to Allies, “

'' - Lyons, November 4. By reason of the armistios signed by General Dies, the Italian Generalissimo, hostilities with Austris osseed at thres o'block on Monday on the Italian and Balkan Fronts. {

The importance of this event is underlined by the whole Prese, which "States that the southern frontier of Germany is open to the Allies, who now control the whole of the railway system of Austria. If Gersoy should refuse the conditions of the Armistice laid down by the Entente, the latter have every means to impose them. French Wieslass.

Seizure of Germany's Locomotives and Wagons.

Lyone, November 4. "The Toeglische Bundeshau aunounces that the Czech Authorities have seized, all the "German locomotives and magocs within the frontiers of Bohemia, which thresteas to cause a grave orisis in transportation in Germany.French Wireless.

Bavarisa Cabluct Resign

The Bavarian Cabicet has resigned.

Lyon's, November 4.

Polish Army Recognised.

London, November 5. According to Beuter'e correspondent at Washington, Mr Lansing announces that the Government of the United Stater "recognises the Polish Army se antepemous and co-belligerent under

the supreme authority of the Polish National Committee.

AFTER THE WAR,

"Some of the Problems to be Faced.

London, November 4.

In the course of bis articla în the Times setting forth what he beliares will be the terms which the associated Powers will impose on Germans, Lord Northcliffe says the final condition stipulates that the former German Colonies will not be returned to Germany, because the latter lost them as a result of the illegal violation of Belgium, which brought Britain into the war. "Germany has proclaimed that the fate of the Colonies will be decided on the Western Front; it has been so decided. She has proclaimed the uses to which, if victorious, they would be pui. Such uses must be prevented in the interests of the pesos of the world. The Colonies cannot, therefore, be returned to Germany, but their assignment se possessions, or in trusteeship, together with the fashion in which they shall be administered in the interests of the inhabitants and the world generally, are matters for fatura decision.”

Lord Northchfis emphasised that the making sad completing of the numerous complicated territorial and ptzer odjustments in Europe will be a long and laborinas procos, replebenung two dis- tinct siages of evolution:-Firstly, the cessation of hostilities, the business of evacuation and re-occupation; and enemy demobilisation and disarmament; secondly, the actual carrying out of the peace conditions. The last stage will be nothing less than a reconstruction and reorganisation of the world with a view to the establishment of s League of Natione. Sach a gigantic change will necessarily be difficult and slow, but tue very slepe essential to make it possible will slowly make it actual.. For example, there will be world "emoriage of food and Faw malerisi, Transport co-operation and the present international machinery regalating thead mast be contioned and can ultimately be extended into a system which will meet with free and general sorepiance. Then there will be international Commitedtoda to fix frontiere, pärliamen- tary responsibility for the canons or International Law, rules of International commerce and even lame for religious freedom, etc. These scavities, the writer 101aks, will ria as of pasións and fears of war and by the mere endeavour to find a way to a better world we shall bring these better conditions about."

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A Government Disclaimer. **

London, November 4.

In the House of Commone, replying to Mr. Dalon, Mr. Bonar Law ssid the article by Lord Northcliffe on peace terme expressed the views of Lord Northoliffe, and the Government was in nowiss responsible for them.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE WESTERN FRONT.

French Captures During October.

London, Nov. 4,

A French communique states: North of the Serre a French reconnaissance penetrated Parguy-les-Boix" and brought back a hundred prisoners. Enemy artillerying and machine gudaing was maintained at mght-time on the whole Aisne front, between Rethel and Semuy,

During October, in the inccesunt fighting in which our First Army was engaged on the Oise front, it took 10,357 prisoners, including 204 officers, with 113 guns, over 1,500 machine-guns and considerable material..

Enemy's Complicated Position.

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Paris, Nov. 3. The position of the enemy is cumplicated by the capture of Buzancy and their hurried retreat before the French end Americans. Notwithstanding their furious resistance they

·know, well the fate of the Argonne and Meuse fronts. Gan- eral Gourand's army broke their resistance on the left. The Americans on the right are overcoming the resistance of the enemy's rearguards. "The Germans are abandoning a great amount of booty. Over 4,000 prisoners have been taken-Havas

THE "AUSTRIAN BREAK-UP.

"Amsterdam, Nov. 4.

A message from Vienna says: The National Council, has issued an appeal dwelting on the fact that the ardy is breaking up in disorder and points out the dangers of vast unemployment and the hunger and misery likely to ensue. The States Guards are abandoning war prisoners' camps. It exhorts soldiers to voluntarily join the German- Austrian Corps in order to avert, famine and further blood- shed..

From Munich it is learned that there is much dis quietude in Bavaria over events on the Italian front and Austrian troops are being posted on the frontier in order to prevent penetration, burning, plundering, etc.

THE BILVER-MARKET.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

AFTER THE WAR,

Some of the European Problema.

London, Nov. 4

The first reasoned exposition hitherto published of the situation with which Europe will shortly be confronted and of some problems attendant to the long transition period from war to peace and thence to the League of Nations, appears in the Times" in a three column article signed by Lord Northcliffe. .

The article states what the writer believes to be the terms which the associated Powers will impose upon Ger-". many. These comprise the complete territorial and economic restoration of Belgium, reconstruction of the invaded French. provinces, with compensation for all civilian losses and in- juries, the restoration of Alsace-Lorraine to France, hot as a territorial acquisition or part of the war indemnity, but 23 reparation for the wrong, done in 1871, the readjustment of the northern frontier of Italy, the evacuation of all ex- Russian territory, the annulment of all Russian treaties with her enemi ́s since the Revolution, the formation of a Polish. "State with access to the sea, indemnification of Poland by the Powers responsible for the war harce, the abrogation of the Treaty of Bukharest, the evacuation and restoration of Serbia, Rumania and Montenegro, the removal as zmes possible of Turkish rale over Bon-Turkish peoples, Augria and Germany to replace illegally damaged and destrarei merchant, tonnage of the associated Powers and neutrals, the appointment of Tribunals to try individuals of any belli- gerente accused of offences against war or against humanity.

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A TOUCHING CEREMONY,"

Paris, Nov. 3

A touching ceremony, took place at the Pantheon. A British military delegation attended bearing a memorial palm dedicated to the French heroes who have fallen for the salvation of their country. The delegation was headed by an English Captain blinded in the war and who is here. as a delegate of the Comrades of the Great War.-Havas

THE KAISER'S FUTURE.

Paris, Nov. 3

The French press print; from a rehable source the state- ment that Government circles in Berlin no longer consider the Kaiser's abdication prëssing. Nevertheless certain, South Germans are bent upon the retention of the Kaiser, as it would strengthen the separatist tendency.-Havas. --

FREN.M PARENTS' APPEAL.

Fats, Nov. 3

petition by "over 5,000 fathers and mothers of boys and gurls under 18 years of age ut fille who were taken by the Liermans asks that the German Government be sâm- muned to restore all young people detained in defiance of International Law -Havos,

THE ARMISTICE CONFERENCE.

Paris, Nov. 3

The Versailles Conference deliberations have been ro sumed. 31. Venizelos, "the Belgian Foreign Minister, the Japanese Ambassador and, the Servian Minister in Paris (re- placing the Premier) were again present, Nothing has tran- apited as to the deliberations Havas

UKRAINIANS OCCUPY LEMBERG,

Amsterdam, Nov 3

A message from Lemberg says: The Ukrainisha bave occupied the town and proclaimed a state of siege. They have interned the Stattholder and business is at a standstill

FROM CONVICT TO SCLDIÊK.

New American Scheme.

LICENSING SESSIONS.

Stag Hotal Licence. Refused.

AUSTRALIAN - CIVIL SERVANTS CRITICISED.

Ex-Minister's Remarkable

Statement.

PHOTOGRAPHING

SPIRITS

Shanghai Wager.

A meeting of the Hongkong Licensing Board as held to-day in the Council Chamber. The Hon. Colonial Secretary (Mr, A. G. M. Fletcher) presided and

The proprietors of the Zung there were present: Messrs. Trenchant criticism of public ment in Shangbei, are considering Teb Tan, a spiritualist establish- 4. M. Thomson, A. Shelton service irregularities was indulged what steps to take with reference Hooper, TF Hough, A.

Mackensie, A. R. Lowe and the in by Mr. Arthur Griffith, ex- to a challenge which they have Secretary (Mr. G. A. Woodcock.) Minister for Worksand Education, just received from the Chic Wa After a preliminary discussion, at the Public Service Commission of $500 the cultivators of the Athletic Society. With an ofer the Chairman announced that the in Sydney a few weeks ago material physique have challenged Board bad decided to grant all The system under which the ser the probics to prove by public the licenses applied for, as vice was conducted at present, he demonstration that a photograph advertised, except with regard to said, was workable only through can be taken with an ordinacy two, about which they wished to evasion of the spirit and letter of camera of the spirit of an ancient hear more, viz. the Astor House the Act. When establishing the scholar. and the Stag Hotel.

several industrial enterprises Mr. MJ.D. Stephens appeared during his regime as Minister for

The claim of the spiritualets, it for Mr. Chopard, licensee of the Works be appointed outside that some time ago a photo appears from the Shanghai Gamtia, Astor House, and seked that the дед to fake license be extended to include Fatton (brickworks) Mr. Mitchell spirit of a certain dead scholar. charger. graph actually was taken of the permission to serve liquor in the (pipeworks), and Mr. Bruce Since then many photographs are lounge recently provided in the building and construction de alleged to have been taken show- portion of the premises partment). He had stated to his ing in fine details scenes in the previonaly occupied by the colleagues that he would not paradies of a certain fairy or French Store. He pointed out undertake the responsibility of goddess. To prove that this story that the entrance to the lounge starting auch enterprises unless is true the proprietors of the was not from the street, but from he could select the men who he establishment furnished a letter the hotel hall, and that the knew would make good. sddition of this convenience for

for

publication in the local visitors was no more than that

The beade of the public Chinese papers, giving what are allowed at other hotels bere departments sometimes were supposed to be detaile sa to bow

The Board granted

the disloyal to the policy of the the photographs were taken by application,

Government. On one occasion persons not connected with the Regarding the Stag Hotel, the the manager of the brickworks establishment. Chairman said that there was an had entered the room of one occasione

The letter states that on several (Mr. Hatton) informed him that objection from the Police, not of the officers in an endeavour to sucessfully taken of spirits sad photographs ware against the conduct of the Hotel, but that as the Hotel was not secure an order, and had met scenes in Paradise withons artif. frequented by Europeans it was coming cat with an order in bis of a couple of seconds. Before a member of the brick ring cial light and with an exposure

considered that it should

ed.

be

licensed under the scheme of pocket at 158. per 1,000 higher the pictures were taken, the spirit Chinese licences recently adopt than the former had offered for s concerned was consulted. To this better class of briak. Referring to jen1 incense sticks were burned the relationship between Minis and the proprietors kowtowed at tere and members of the Pablic sa altar. A asick or a pen hang- Service Board, the witness said ing in the sir would then begin that a statement had reached his to write something either on northern rivers and harbours were epread on a table, giving the eare that the dredges on the paper or on a costing of rise just drinking saloons that massnewer of the spirit.

Mr. M. K. Lo sppeared for the licenses and pointed out that the lätter wished to cater for Earop Jeane and it was thought that after the war Europeans would frequent the hotel as they had done in the past

The application was refused.

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THE YARN MARKET.

Still Keeping Very Firm.

• Megere. Polishwalla

the Board. BLA

The epiritualists have not yet

"ANOTHER SNATCHING

CASE.

ters were drank on duty, sad eo The proprietors claim that they on. He bad referred the matter to could produce the sctual plates to the Board for inquiry, and on the show the genuinusse of the charges being proved trae in some process, Accepting the challanga- instancee, s recommendation wass party of the Obin Wa Athletic --- made that the masters concerned Society membara called, at the be pot in charge of toghoats. It establishment of the photographer - was the fanotion of the Board to who claimed to have taken the sad apportion punishment, bat he, in spirit pictures and examined the Kotswall, in their yarn report defiance of the Act, had gazetted plates. Their verdiot dated the 5th inet, state- the men out of the service, for; raud.” Conɛquently theaa alur-

Since our last report on the which the Board subsequently dy athletes challenged the pro 2016 September, our yarn market pat the matter before Parliament.prietors of the spiritualist se has kept up very firm, and a fair On another occasion, when it tablishment to

prove their Folams of boeiness both "spot had been shown that two officers allegation by a public demonstra end to-arrive" has been transacted of his department-one in receipt tion. at an advance of $5 to $10 per of $1,000 a year, and the other bale, during this interval of six $300's year--had been accepting accepted the offer of $500 made weeks.

secret commissions he had by the society that the photo- The heavy drop in exobange, gazetted them out of the grapher cannot secure a photo- for the segregation of such coupled with the very small stock service without referring the graph of a spirit. prisonera in separate army divi-and restricted imports of yarn master to Bions ander regular army officers, bave greatly induced bayers to attitude was that no Minister Farther it will eliminate the resume operations that were could administer a department

on scoount obvious injastics of the situation, suspended

of properly if another body which calls for the entire effort uncertainty of peace situation, had the power to say that he must and sacrifice of our best and while holders in view of Bombay continue to employ togues and noblest men, and carefully shields condition here in many instances drunkards. After charges had and protecta our offending clames met the views of buyers with the been been carefully investigated A new plan for the military

result that greater part of the by the Board, he thought all ser- A Chinese was charged at the training of the prisoners confined Approval of War Department,

basiness has been effected in the ions punishments should be sp- Polige Court this afternoon, before in the jaile of this country to pre

[last fortnight of the interval. portioned by the Minister. Hesleo Mr. J. B. Wood, with snatching a - pare them to do work essential in "I have received the approval. No. 10 yarn has remained in held the view that certain respon-parse containing. #28,50. Bergt, the conduct of the war, and which of the War Department in Wash- more request a more than half sible positions in all departments Blackman prosecuted.

A Chinese student deposed will possibly enable prisonera to ington to make a test of my of the total sales consist of this should be classified as Ministerial, Learn the privilege of "fighting for plan in the Siste of New count..

and all appointments, removals, that he was walking along with their country, says the New York Varsay, which eventually will At the close, the tone of our promotions, should be made his wo companions when Evening Post, is now being put provide, if it is extended to the market is quiet, as buyera now by Cabinet--and that all other the defendant came up and into operation in the State of New other States, for the utilisation of seem to have fulfilled their wants. positions, except those so gazetted, snatched the parse out of his Jersey by Burdette. G. Lewis, the man-power of more than 400,-

Total Sales 8,000 bales, should remain ander the control | pocket and ran away. A clansman Commissioner of Charities and 000 prisamecu

of his told him that the defend- Bargains in Chinees hand of the Board. the United 72 Correction, with the approval of States. To this end I have called 10,000 cales.

I felt concluded Mr. Griffith, |ant went to a tea house. On the War Department in Washing-a meeting to-day of me wardens

Arrivals Steamers from Bom-that so far as business under- going is, he found the defendant and superintendents of the corbay have brought in altogether takings are concerned, a Minister with the parse in his hand. Be "I am gratified to say," said rectional institutions in this Site, 7,000 bales for Hongkong and whose life may depend on swas then arrested and brought to

chance majority in Parliament, or the Station. Mr. Lewis to-day,

"thes New and of my Medical Advisory Board 5,000 bales for Shanghai.

Shanghai.The same firm within his own party zOOM- Corroborative evidence w Jersey has again taken she toad on classification, and have direct- se the first states in the Unioned that the plan be put into tendency has been kept up during with a multiplicity of duties given by the complainant's com in beginning to-day to utilise the immediate operation, thus placing business is reported at an advance placed man in the community

the interval, and moderate to perform-is about the worst paniona.

The defendant, in giving evid- man-power of its correctional the man-power in the prisons and institutions in work essential to reformstories of New Jermay at

af Tis. 5 per bale. Latterly, to conduct an industrial under-ence, denied aunishing the parse the conduct of the war, and has the disposal of the United States however, on account of money taking. Ten men are willing to and said he picked it up in the tightness the market is rather insar unpopularity, both inside strees. He had the latention of arranged, after conferring with Army, the War Department, to assign

and outside of Parliament, by giving it back to the owner, bat as Nationwide application of q dist. prisoners

do essential the Commissioner plan as now Japanese Yarn,-Stocks seem insisting on efficiency ander alle did not know who the owner war work in the Bate of New receiving the careful comidate.to have run down and supplies circumstances, and when sea was, he went inside å tes-shup Jersey. This work will consist tion of Assistant Secretary of War being sosnty, business has pass result of a Parliamentary osbal, and bought some cakes, as he was of building roads, railroads, Mr. Frederick Keppel, and of the ed ons very limited sole as or some political accident, shungry. Whilst ho whe digging canals, ditching, drain-special committee of the General under Quotationsera safollower Minister, who believes in the the change beck, the

-Bales Nagasaki, No.: 201 1 principle of State

ton,

age, and agricultural laboar, They Staff of the War-Department of 276, Bales 3 Horses, No. 18s at succeeded by ZEROWERZ-da osme up and soonned him of

han stealing 14 condemned Elie Worship remanded the cRNO

so call his aunt 28 4

will be trained by institutional which Gen. Kerr is the Chairman. 286; 3 Horsee, No. 238 st $276, all his life officers under the supervision of the Asistant: Secretary hàn United States Army officers. The suggested to the Commissioner 500 Bales Tellow Jose, Na. 20s it those indancies must gar till Friday, so as to enable the

at $285/271, Balen Betan, "No, fer in consequence. prisoner should be given a chance thas a test of that part of his plan 10s at $265, Setan, No. 20 at opinion, opse a State, business to do his bis in that class of which will be carried out by the 3270, Blue Fish, No. 20 st undertaking has seen launched, service for which the Army and State Authorities thronghoax the Siste authorities decide that he United States, with the advice $279

in beat fitted.

the general manager should be Raw Cotton,➡Now Chinese | placed in an entirely inde and co-operation of the War Do- The plan will at once partment, begnitiated immediately cotton has made ite first apposition. The

ranos in our, market and 500 in the hands of s aliminate the objections of certain in the Siste of Now Jexney" - The

bales (loose bales) have chan the army officers to the placement of tent un to-day, pary

hands: 856 to falons or misdemeanta, together with the other United Stater

Bengal

U. S. Load to Belgin ington, October