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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS,

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

THE NEW REGIME IN GERMANY.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

THE EX-KAISER'S, SURRENDER.

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Important British Legal Decision.

London, November 26. Beater is informed that the War Cabinet has instructed the

Law Officers of the Crown to report upon the legal position of the er-Ksieer, but no report has yet been made.

A Rightful Demand..

THE ALLIED OCCUPATION.

Anglo-French Armies on German Frontier,

have reached the German frontier between the neighbourhood at

London, November 28, Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports :-Qar förward - troops Bebo and 8. Avelot. We have taken possession of 1400 German guns since November 11.

End of the Monarchy Announced. attended an important Canfarancs between the Governments of the

London, November 26, : Beater'a aurrerpondent at Copenhagan saye seventy delegates German States held in Berlin.

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NAVAL CONCERT.

An Excellent Programms.

omes is to be held in the Naval A concert in aid of the B man's and Marinen? - Orphans Canteen Theatre on Monday, Herr Ebert, in his opening address, declared that a Socialist modore and Mrs. Gurner. It will under the patronage of Cam Espabliasa Constitution had now finally replaced the Monarchy commence at 9 p.m. sharp. Executive power was now in the hands of the workers and soldiers. Admission to $2 and $1 monta A French communique states :-French 'armies completing the /The next sim was pesce on 'à secure economic basia. The worst will be by tickets which can “ke surrender. The same decision applies to all persons who ordered or occupation of Luxemburg have reached the German frontier consequences would ensue if some of the Armistice tarma" were not purchased from Montris and Ca.”:

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The Lord Unsellor, the Attorney General and the Solicitor General have advised the Government that the Allied Gɔvernmenta, either jointly or individually, are entitled to demand the ex Kiser'e

committed crimes covered by pre-war Extradition Treaties.

Holland's Attitude,

London, November 27.

In the Datoh Second Chamber, the Premier, after promising certain urgent social reforme, referred to the greation of the ex Kaiser, enying Bolland was only according traditional hospitality ton refuges.

Other Arresta Demanded.

London, November 28.

The British and French Press cathingly comment on the Bavarian Legation dieclosures. They declare that no crime in the history of the world was ever prepared in a more cold-blooded and deliberate manner. Beside the little group of plotters in Berlin and Vienas, Nipolson at his woret appears a white man: Even the German papers are shocked at the revelations and the advanced Socialist organs in Berlin, demand the arrest of Herr Bethmann Hellweg, Herr von Jigow and Herr Z mmerman,

THE HOME ELECTIONS,

Strong Feeling on Exclusion of Germans.

London, November 27, One of the outstanding features of the Election is the part women are playing ae candidates and voters. The former include Mise Christabel Pankhurst, who is contacting Scathwick, Birming. ham, and Mrs. How Mariya,, at Henden; while Mre. Hope opposes Mr. Arquith at East Fife,

Liberal organs estimats thirty per cent,

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Dccupying Luxemburg.

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London, November 27.

eastward of Weishwanpuoh and Hemerscheim:

Alsatians' Delight..

London, November 26. describing the entry of Marebs! Petain and Generals Farolles and Reuter's correspondent with the French Armies in Alasce, Goursad into Strasburg at head of an imposing cortege of troops, eays the Place Kleber, where the troops defiled before the statue of Kleber, was filled with people all wearing the Tricolor, sockades, with enthusiastic Alsations waving handkerchiefs and cheering the rosettes and ribbons. Every window of the balcony was crammed troops, in the midet of whom was a procession of charming Alsatian

girls in rational costume.

A Dutch Dental.

Renter's correspondent at the Hague states that it the Second

London, November 26. Chamber the Premier denied that the Entente had in any way protested against the passage of German troops through Limburg,

Italiaas Occupy Innsbruck.

mitigated. The ammoning of a National Assembly was necessary or the Rev. F. Hastings, B. N. in order to secure regular co-operation between the Imperial Chaplain, H. M. Dockyard. The Administration and the Federal Sister.

separatist movements are increasing." owing to the Entente's "desire to destroy ns and because internsi

Dr. Solf, Foreigo Secretary, said the situation, was menacing programme will be as follows:-

PART I L Selection,

Oheep Naral Orchestra Song, The Skipper's Wooing, Mr. Brook

Mr. Hannibal,

Decisions of the Conference,

2.

Comic Song, Selected, Trio, Serenade (Widor)

resumption of the Conference of representatives of the Garmen

Beater's correspondent at Copenhagen trys upon the 3.

London, November 26.,

Federal States at Berlin, a resolution was passed firstly emphasising 4. the need of unity among the various "German tribee" against separatist. movements; secondly, that's National Assembly should

Kiss V. Young (piano) represent the people's will until the Assembly meets fourthly, that 5. Comic Song, Jast sa the San be summoned sa soon as possible; thirdly, that the Soviets should the Administration of the Empire must work for an early peace.

Miss Rossbad Young (violin) Prof Gonzales (cello) Conference against unauthorised encroachments in the money and XII and Pavane, Mia. Kenuett, After Herr Haller, Minister of Economy, had warned the 6 Violin Bala, Chanson Luis Gen down, Mr. Osnavan. credit systems, the Conference passed a resolution unanimously to 7 Song, Selected, Mrs. Janninge. credit instiictions should work on the same basis and farm as the effect that it is absolutely necessary that Bans and other 8. Hora pipe, Miss Baby and hitherto to maintain Germany's economio sisirs, to secure aupplies 9. Song, Li Partida, Mr. E. G. Rosebud Young. of provisions and raw materials and to obtain oredit abroad for the German Bapablic." Herr Mallar declared, that if the present

Anderson. lawless system continued, Germany would break down financially. 1. Selection, Theodors and Co., Display of German Flag Forbidden,"

ing the intersed German Fleet, has protested against Admiral

London, November 28.

Support for Government. The Admirality announces that Admiral von Bentér, command-

Naval Orchestra. Beatty's instruction forbidding the German filig, ss being a breach and the GovernmeGerman troops at the front secured Er Ebert. Tos Dance, Mies V. Young. Renter's correspondent at Amsterdam says Damber of S. Song, Slected, Mr. Brook, London, November 23. 2. "Some S.ant," Mr. B. Sather. International custom and contrary to the idea of chivalry between and the Government of support and condemned the extremists.

Amsterdam, November 26. A message from Vienas says the Italians have occupied Innsbruck.

Pro Government Election authorities declare that eighty per cent. of the soldiers on the Western Front are expected to vote:

Coalitionist newspapers are admitting it has been a tactical of mistake to antagoniae patriotic Laboar by putting up Coslitionista to oppose certain Labourites who have worked alously for the war and foreshadow a number of Coalitionist withdrawale.

The election meetings being held all over the country

demonstrate the intensity of feeling among all classes as regards the fatore exclusion of Germans from Britain, the surrender of the ex- Kaiser and the punishment of other essmy" criminals. This is a definite test question being put to candidates.

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Mr. Asquith's Platform,

London, November 26.

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GERMANY'S SURRENDERED FLEET.

honourable opponents...

hostilities but a state of war still exists between Germany and the Admiral Beatty hea replied eaying the Armistice suspende Allies and no enemy vessel can be permitted to y la petional ensign in British ports while under custody.

German "Discipline."

London, November 26:

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A Counter Revo`ation ?

Marwitz has arrived at Treves with a big army and is apparently

Amsterdam, November 26. The Hatrolk'a Barlin porrespondent telegraphs that General von preparing for a counter-revolation.

A Bitish naval officer who received the surrender of a German

THE KING'S VISIT TO FRANCE. destroyer in the Firth of Forth states that the German cheer who presented himself in order to make the surrender proved to be

Paris Prepares a Gret Welcome.. Mr. Asquith, in the course of his Election Address to East Fife, Commander gare e soms trouble four days ago, so we threw himness for King George's arrival to-day, which the entire nation is condemns any tampering with the seaentials of Free Trade. He ad aver board." A white armleted representative of the Workmen's and eagerly awaiting.. Two thousand captured cannon lise the Champs- & junior. Asked where the Unender was, he replied "The

Yesterday Paris put the finishing touches to its soilst in readi

Parie, November 28. vocates prompt Homa Rule for Ireland, the andelayed removal of Soldiers' Council aboard the deatroyer reported this statement, An Elysees, neatly aligned. Banners are flying from every mast and war restrictions upon personal liberty, dwells on the strengthened cficer belonging to another destroyer etated that he had been a window. By a military day it is intended to celebrate Britain's ties with the Dominjons resulting from war comradeship and an-hairdresser at Liverpool. ticipstes stimulated inter Imperial development of common resources and more frequent sad intimate interchange of counsel without in any wise impairing local autonomy.

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The Stan Felo Campalga.

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London, November 27.

A feature of the Election in Ireland is the campaign of the Sinn Feiners, who are ranning 100 candidates for 105 seals, Dot only in Catholic constitueso de bat are fighting every seat in Protestant U.ster. Toe Sina Fein leader, Da Vilers, has been nominated for four constituencies, including Mr. Dillon's and Mr. Devlin's.

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BRITISH WAR PRISONERS.

Many More Flocking Home.

London, November 27,

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More U-Boats Surrender.

London, November 27. Twenty-seven more Germen submarines surrendered at Barwich | to-day, making the total 114.".

FOR SEBASTOPOL.

Allled Squadron on the Way. -

London, November 27.

It is officially announced in Paris that an Allied squadron of five battleships, two craisers and nine destroyers, commanded by Admiral Calthorpe, exiled for Sebastopol on the 25th inst. It was preceded by a cruiser, two destroyers and a submarine.

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DUTCH REFORMS.

The War Prisoners Department announces that 494 officeri and 14,235 men have arrived from Germany and Holland; 5,841 are expected to arrive this week from Germany, Holland, Denmark and

Lordor, November 26,,· Norway; while 2,500 civilians from Germany and 2,045 soldiers are by 43 votes to 38, passed a resolution in favour of the immediate Beater'e correspondent at the Hague says Lee S:cond Chamber, arriving at Dover from Germany, Balgeris and Tarkey.

introduction of far-reaching democratic legal and social reforms.

Reliable information has been received that prisoners esmaping from the German lines in Belviam are not in a serious condition. They are in good spirits, though dirty and badly olothed; The Belgians are feeding and sheltering them.

CHILIAN-PERUVIAN DISPUTE SETTLED.

London, November 27. A message from New York 9994 the Ubiles Consul General bas apnounced that the dispute between Chile and Pern has been adjas ed.

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WAR CASUALTIES.

The British Naval Figures.

FRENCH SHIPBUILDING AND MANUFACTURING,

London, November 20.

Reuter's correspondent at Paris esye M. Klois, Minister of Finance, introducing & Bill providing for £87,000,000, whereby the munition factories shall be devoted to shipbuilding constraction and agricultural machinery msanfacture, said large contracts, had been promised.

A SLAV UNION.

London, November 26, "Reater's correspondent si Copenhagen saye a Conference of London, November 28. representatives of all parties held at Agram ierned a Froclamation of The total naval casualties to November 11, including the Naval the Union of all the South Slav districts of Austrie-Bangery with Air Service to March 31, but excinding the Naval Division, are:-Serbia and Montenegro. Dead, 2466 offi era and 30.895 man wounded, 8.5 officers and 4378 men; missing, 15 fere and 32 men; tsken prisoner, 222 offisers and 953 men.

Is add tio, 14 661 officers and men ci merchant ships and fishing veeels have been killed and 3,295 taken prisoner

INDIA'S WAR EFFORT.

London, November 27.

The following figures relor to Indian ranka only. An official Memorandain above that the strength of the Army in Tadis it the AE 239 561; 1,161,789, of which 757,747 were faited during the war to Beptember 20, 953,874 38061 were killed, have died or are missing,

aken prison

U.S. EXPORTS.

Removal of Restrictions.

London, November 27.

Beater's correspondent at Washington, eays the Trade Board sanoances the immediate removal of export restrictions on several bundred commodities, icolading machinery, locomotives chemicals, drugs, manufactured rubber, and railway building materials.

AN UNCONFIRMED REPORT.

London, Novem hitherto been no oficial confirmation of fyest

share in the war.

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Gladys Brook, 6. Comic Song, 8:lected, Mr. Caravan,

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++ GOD SAVE THE KING.

OFFICIAL NIGHTS.

The splendid reception prepared for King George is proof of

The following table shows the The Alliance be earvived all ederte of 15 years of German intrigue. Night ends and begins during the sympathy uniting the two great nations of Western Europe standard time at which Official King Etward isid the foundation-of-close-anderstanding between the month of D cember, 1918--- Britain and France. The official visit of King Georga is more

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Arrival at Boulogne.

Beater's correspondent at Baulogne says the King, the Prince

London, November 27. of Wales and Prince Albert arrived from London at mid-day en route to Paris. The Royal party voyaged aboard the ismons destroyer Broke, which was escorted by six airehips and a squadron of seroplanes. The Royalties were entbusisatically reesived and after the nail ceremonials were fulfilled the party motored to Montreuil.

DOVER BARRAGE REMOVED,

The Dover barcage has been removed.

London, November 27. consisted of nete between the Anglo.French shoras in order to guard The barrage formerly the entrance of the Channel and prevent the entrance of submarines. This was a difficult business, as it was necessary to keep the passage partially open for merchant shipping. Nata slope did not fulfil the kjo, and a barrage of mine and other buoyed obstacles was fixed as in 1917 and constantly guarded by armed trawlers and drifters. There were constantly enbject to attack from enemy destroyers from Belgian porte in en effort to destroy the barrage.

SHIPPING TRANSFERS..

An American Refusal,

London, November 27. Rinter's correspondent Wsekington_says the Government bas refaced "to- approve the transfer to a British syndicate of British vessels owned by the International Mercantile Marins, including the Olympic and other most important, ships, ". The Government has offered to take over the vessels on the same terms as the British offer.

PRIORITY IN INDUSTRY.

London, November 28,

the Council of Post-war Priority, announces that the following A Press Bureau notification says Dr. Addison, an the savice of olasses of work have ficat claim upon the raw materials i ing onpacity released from war work, 57/the

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Lectura.

EE. The Offer Administer ing the Government has kindly consented to take the chair at a lecture on "Paychical Resverch"

night, st 530 p.m. Members masy by Mr. A. Crook, MA at the. Helens May Institute on Monday invite their gentlemen friend

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