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STOP PRESS TELEGRAMS.

THE TROUBLE IN PORTUGAL

PLOT TO OVERTHROW GOVERNMENT.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18. 1919.

SPOP PRESS TELEGRAMS.

THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

MR. BARNES TO ATTEND.

The War Cabinet member, Mr Barnes, has gone to the Fesce Conference at the special invitation of Mr' Lloyd George.

Interviewed, Mir. Barnes said he would voice the feeling of British Labour at Paris. He advocated that some authority should established to be responsible, after the Peace Conference, to League of Nations for industrial questions, with a view to promoting human conditions in labour the world-wide.

London, January 15. Renter's correspondent at Madrid, writing on the 14th inst., says postal communication with Portugal is interrupted, but it is report-be from the frontier that a revolution is being carried on chiefly by troops from France with the object of replacing the Government by supporters of ex-President Machado.

LISBON QUIET.

Badajoz (Spain) January, 15. Telegraphic communication with Portugal is restored. It is reported from Elvas that Lisbon is quiet. The seditious movement at Santaren has been completely suppressed and the Government is master of the situation:

BRITISH MINERS' DEMANDS.

A SIX-HOUR DAY.

London, January 15. The British Miners Federation Conference at Southport passed * resolution that the the Government be informed that the miners intended to have a six hours' day. If the Government does not agree, the miners would fix a date themselves for the commence- ment of the system. The Conference also demanded nationalisation ofotines.

BRITISH DEMOBILISATION.

THE ARMY OF OCCUPATION.

SEVERE PRESS CENSORSHIP.

Paris, January 15.

The Peace Conference has decided that, beyond official com- maniques, newspapers shall no longer be authorised to publish any- information regarding the work of the Conference while plenipoten taries will promise not to reveal anything of the discussions.

It is reported from Paris that strong journalist protesta havS been registered in this connection, coupled with demands for modification. There are 1,000 journalists in Paris for the Conference, 500 of whom are Americans,

This manner of veiling the Conference is strongly disapproved of by most of the morning papers, but the "Times" Paris Correspon dent; although unable to elucidate the situation does not think the Press will be left entirely without official guidance and understand- ing. In addition to communiques, more detailed reports will be. issued the day following each sitting.

GERMAN MINE SWEEPERS.

CREWS STRIKE POR HIGHER PAY.

Amsterdam, January 15.

The Rheimische Westfaelische Zeitung states the crews of all German minesweepers have struck and are demanding higher pay.

BOLSHEVIST REGIME IN RUSSIA.

GROWING PEASANT OPPOSITION.

London, January 16. An authoritative statement on demobilisation outlines the following plan, which is being tackled The creation of an Army of Occupation for the Rhine, of moderate size but high standard of efficiency, for service qafil the Germans have made the required re-

Stockholm, January 16. paration, and when completed the remainder of the Army could be

Telegrams from Petrograd report growing opposition to the demobilised according to priority of trade category: the Army of Bolshevist regime. A violent peasant rising has occurred in the Docupation to be mainly men who have done the least military ser-interior of Russia against the Bolshevist Passant Committees who vice but who will be recompensed by the granting of substantially are exercising a tyrannical dictatorship, while the employees of the increased pay; the inauguration of plans in the near future for a three largest munition factories in Russia have struck for an podt-war Army to garrison India and other places abroad.

agreement with the bourgeoisie and end to civil war."

STATEMENT BY SIR A. GEDDES.

London, January 16.

Sir A. Geddes has made a considered, statement, as regards the complicated problems of demobilisation, urging the public and the Army to exercise patience and carefully to study the many rides of this thorny question.

He said Sir Douglas Haig and Mr. Churchill were conferring in London and were closely examining means for speeding up the discharge of the more pivotal men. The machinery of release, which was steadily improving, was proceeding along lines designed to avoid industrial chaos and the evils of creating large masses of unemployed. The official policy was that general demobilisation should not yet be ordered and we are demobilising in a way which would give the country a homogeneous army at say one moment to meet eventualities. Sir A. Geddes concluded by giving a war- ning that the next twelve months would be critical, but there A great reason for optimism, and if we faced the situation as we had faced the war, we should win through.

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MEDINA CAPITULATES TO KING RUSSEIN,

SACRED CITY ENTERED,

London, January 16. The Press Bureau announces that an official message from Cairo, dated yesterday, states:The Holy City of Medina has capitulated to King Hussein under the terms of the armistice with Turkey. The delay in bringing the garrsion to compliance was doe to the long isolation, necessitating the permission for interchange of special communications with Constantinople. The sacred character of the City rendered it incumbent to secure capitulation by arrange- ment, not by assault. Moreover, the Turks bad used the great Moaque as their chief ammunition depot and not a single shell could be thrown into the position without risking the destruction of the Prophet's tomb.

Emir Abdalla, representing the King of the Hedjaz, entered "Medina on January 13, and was welcomed with enthusiasm. He proceeded to the Tomb of the Prophet where he offered midday

prayer.

POLISH PARTIES AGREE.

PADEREWSKI BECOMES PRIME MINISTER.

London, January 16, The "Times" Paris Correspondent, telegraphing yesterday, states that agreement has been reached between the Polish National Council in Paris and the Warsaw delegation whereby Paderewski becomes Frime Minister and is now engaged in forming a coalition cabinet. This signifies that complete accord has been reached between General Pilsudski and Paderewski. The former remains Chief of the Polish State..

Foland will be represented at the Peace Conference by the National Councillor. M. Dmowski and a delegate nominated

by General Pilsudski.

TERRORISM IN PRUSSIA.

OPPOSITION TO SPÁRTACISTS,

Brussels, January 16.

A message from Düsseldorf, dated January 12, states that sharp fighting occurred at big demonstrations to protest against Spartacist

iam. Over forty people have, so far, been killed.

Two thousand armed Spartacists have captured and fortified a

number of large buildings and are terrorising the population

A Gigialan Military commander in a neutral zone has declared arnable to carry out the terms of the zuistics.

The

der hat ordered the removal all of arms from the

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

THE PEACE CONFERENCE REPRESENTATIVES.

PANEL SYSTEM APPROVED.

London, January 16.

The Paris communique regarding the preliminary pesce conversations saysThe meeting adopted the following two general principles-firstly, each delegation being a unit, the number of delegates forming it can have no influence upon its status at the Conference; secondly, in the selection of its delegation, each nation may avail itself of the panel system. This will enable each State at its discretion to entrust its interests to such persons as it may designate.

The adoption of the panel system will particularly enable the British Empire to admit among its five delegates representatives of the Dominions (including Newfoundland, which has no separate representation) and India.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS,

THE ARMISTICE.

GERMANY, FAILS TO OBSERVE TERMS.

London, Jan. 15.

In connection with demobilisation problems and tha fact that the second armistice period concludes on 17th January when the Associated Powers must carefully recon- sider the terms of the renewal of the' srmistice it is note- worthy that Germany has hitherto failed in many respecta to carry out the terms imposed. The shortages in deliveries incinde 4,800 locomotives, 130,000 trucks, 5,000 motor lorries, nearly 900 heavy guns, including sil types; 1,000 frezch -mortars, 7,000 machine-guns and 800 seropianes.

Hareanent the "Chronicle" urges the Associated Powers to take a firm line, and when renewing the armistice to stipulate for the right of occupation of any strategical posi- tion. The Associated Fowers desire to preserve order, to secure 'their own salety and lay down definite measures for demo- "bilisation, thus bringing the German armistice into line with

the other armistices.

The "Journal" urges that while these omissions are not rectified we must maintain larger-forces in the field thán -we would otherwise need. Simultaneously we should accute. the abandonment of German military designs against Pros-- sian Poland and the eviction from Germany of all Russian Bolshevik agents.

THE NEW CONDITIONS. “

Paria, Jan. - 15, Marshal Foch has gone to Treves, to dietate the new Armistice termswhich will erastraieilutionforthe murder and ill treatment of Allied prisoners rates the cessation of hostilities and the prompt restitution of my kitty and goods stolen from Belgium and France. Much, the stolen, property is warehoused at Ereme. A complete Hat of Gha -many's robberies has been obtained.

There are new, financial eliases: tion of German mobile wealth. Ger

› been removed from Berlin

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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

WAR RELIEF.

SUFFICIENT FOOD AVAILABLE

London, Jan. 14 A Prom Bureau message from Paris says the third sunet- ing of the Supreme Council on-supply-vulie? or Monday- considered the present position of relief work in Belgium, Northern France, South-Eastern: Karope") and Northern Foropa. Generally speaking there is suficient – world i supply of food to meet the needs of the Allied and liberated territories. All possible steps are being taken to meet them and to solve the-connected financial and transport questions. It was agreed that all four countries should participate in financial arrangements and that consideration be also given to food supplies to neutrals, and to Bulgaria.

AMERICA'S VOTE.

Washington, Jan. 14. Representatives passed a hill as requested by President Wilson appropriating one hundred million dollars for Euro- pean famine relief Ita early passage by the Senate is anticipated

ENOUGH FOR ALL.

Pazia, Jan. 15. Important announcements were made at the meeting of the Supreme War Council as to relief sufficient for the world in the matter of supply of food, and meeting the needs of the Allied and liberated territories,"

THE GERMAN UNREST.

** Amsterdam, Jan. 15.

A. message from Berlin dated the 13th says:. A proces- sion of Majority Socialists in the Unter den Lindau, for which onarda of sightseers congregated, was broken up by a abarp Spartacist fusilade from the housetopa

Herr Reinhardt, War Minister, outlining the Goraz- 'ment's immediate plans, said that stepa ware being taken to ensure the orderly conduct of the National Assembly alections on the 18th, also the disarming of the population and the restoration of order throughout Germany.

Despite the apparent triumph of the Government in Berlin news from other German centres shows that consider- able disorder prevails. It is reported from Bremen, that the ̈ Majority Socialista beat the Independents and Communista, at the Soviet polls whereupon the latter proclaimed æ rés public. However, Government troops are besiging them at Wilhelmshaven. It is reported from Olenburg that the Pre- sident of the Ostfriesland Repablic has overthrown the Majority Socialist Government, ro-established the Cuhaven Soviet,, proclaimed a somalist republic and cocupied the banks.

THE NEW SERBIA.

Belgrade, Jan. 15.

The Prince Regent in a proclamation to the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes states that the National Assembly will be convoked na soon as possible and this will constitute the provisional legislative body. The proclamation outlines a number of democratic and socialistic measures, including liberal handling of the Agrarian problem.

THE SPREAD OF BOLSHEVISM.

London, Jan. 15.

The Portuguese Government has issued a statement that the insurrectionary movement, which was supported by Bolshevik agents, has been suppressed.

The Swiss Government is deporting all the Bolahsviki

Stockholm, Jan. 15.

The Kassian Soviet Government has passed a resolution to we äfty million roubles for agitation purposes abrosti.

BAVARIAN ELECTION RESULTS.

Copenhagen, Jan. 14.

Herr Kisner's party has been heavily defeated in the Bavarian national elections, securing only four seats. This is likely to lead to a Cabinet crisis. The Centre' Party secured fifty-four, the Government Socialists fifty, the Democrats twenty-two "and the Pessants eighteen.

USE OF GERMAN PRISONERS.

Paris, Jan. 16 The French Cabinet has decided on the work to be done by prisoners of war in France. They will be used for recos- structing the liberated districts. Drafta of prisoners wil be taken, commencing to-day, and set to work in the devast ated regions. By March 20 at least 200,000-men will be so employed.

FRENCH POLITICS.

Paris, Jan.18:

M: Duboît has been re-elected President of the Benafe. It was no walk over. He obtained 98 votes against 86 csat

for M Belves M. Deschanel was re-elected President of the Chamber by 301 votes out of 200.

THE LUXEMBURG DYNASTY.

Lézemburg, Jan. 14° aber by 30 votes to 19 has chosen Prin

the Grand Duchess.

YORK STRIKE.

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DIOCESAN BOYS' SCHOOL.

ANNUAL PRIA

DISTRIBUT

The annual prise "distribution of the Diocesan Boys B took place in the school building, to-day; at noon, - Practically the whole of the scholars were pre sent and a number of the scholars' parents "end" frienda were interested spectators.

The Rt. Rev. Bishop Lander presided and with him, on the dais, were the Rev. V. H. Copley Moyle, Professor. Middleton Smith and the Rev.-W-T. Featherstone, Headmaster of the School

The proceedings were opened by

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by the Rev. Copley Moyle Fafter which Bishop Lander called apon the Head Master to resd the report.

́HEADMASTER'S EXPORT.

The report by the Headmaster (Rev. W. T. Featherstone) was as followe

1 took over the Headmastership of the Diocesan Boys' School on May 1, 1918, upon the resignation of Mr. G. Piercy who had been Headmaster for 39 years. It is impossible for me to write in | high enough tarmis an sulogy- of Mr. and Mrs. Piercy and to put in words the esteem and respect which all who knew them felt towards them; It is, I think, safficient for me to my that it is. my constant prayer that I may, as Headmaster of this School, be sa worthy as they were and do service for the school, if not equal to theirs, then somewhat approaching it. The standard of work, training and discipline in this school in the pass has been very high indeed; in fact: I think we can justly claim that its records prove it to be the best school in the Colony. It is with devout thankfulness that I am able to report another year of successful work despite war conditions difficulty in getting books and frequent changes in a depleted Staff.

Staff-We have a staff of 4 full-time and three part-time Masters, one Matron, 6 Lady Tea- chara, 3 Anglo-Chinese Masters, 8 Chinese Masters, and Drill and Swimming Instructors. Mr. E. Sykes has proved a tower of strength to ma in taking over the School and we are especially in- debted to him for his sound advice at all times, and for his "arduous work and splendid results gained in examinations. Mr. T. F. Ford, who for two months after Mr. T. Thompson left us in October was the only the full-time Resident Assistant Master, has done very praise worthy work in the School and in connection with games. We have been fortunate in obtaining several part-time belp from members of HM, Army and in having several lady teachers all of whom and the Chinese Staff. I desire to thank them for their hearty and efficient co-operation. In December, Mr. E. A. Pierce, & i Trained and Certificated Teacher, arrived from England. Mr. Pierce has seen much service in France and has been woundedi twice.

Work The work done has been very satisfactory, an I can tell from the Weekly Exam stions conducted by myself throughout the year. The standard of English la high but I am trying to make it still higher by giving the lowest Chinese Glasses more hours of teaching per wee an English Teacher tha have had in the past and 'great amphama

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