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"WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 29, 1919.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

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QUEEN MARY'S NEEDLE- WORK GUILD.

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KEUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

ALLIED OCCUPATION OF STÅSSBOURG SECTOR.

CHAIRMAN OF GERMAN ARMISTICE COMMISSION RESIGNS.

Amsterdamn, January 27. "

A Berlin official message announces General von Winterfeldt's resignation of the Chairmanship of the German section of the Armistice Commission, owing to Marshal Foch's decision to occupy Strassbourg Fortress sector on the 29th inst.

A message from Berlin on the 17th inst. stated-The renewed Armistice provides that Germany will deliver 38,000 agricultural machines of various kinds, by. February 17th, and punishment is demanded of those guilty of illegal treatment to prisoners of war in Germany. As a guarantee, the Entente reserves the right of occupy- ing a sector of the fortress of Strassburg, formed by the fortifications on the right of the Rhine with a strip of territory between 5 and 10 kilometres fronting the fortifications.]

THE FIGHTING IN NORTH RUSSIA.

ALLIED TROOPS FORCED BACK.

London, January 27. A British North Russia official message says:-The Bolsheviks continued their pressure on the Shenkursk front with considerable forces and attacked on January 22 and 23, after three day' bombard- ment. Our forces, consisting principally of Americans and Russians, withdrew to the Shenkurst defences to avoid being outflanked by superior numbers and later evacuated the town and defences taking upa shorter line northward.

ALLIES HAVE SUFFICIENT REINFORCEMENTS.

Washington, January 27.

General March has published an official despatch similar to the British North Russia official message already cabled. General March adds that subsequent attacks on new American positions were repulsed and the Inter-Allied Commander has sufficient reinforcements to handle the situation.

THE BRITISH MINISTRY.

SOME NEW APPOINTMENTS.

London, January 27. The Press Bureau announces that the following appointments have been made

The Earl of Lytton to be Civil Lord of the Admiralty. Mr. C. A. McCurdy, M.P.; to be Parliamentary Secretary to the Food Ministry,

Mr. Waldorf Astor to be Parliamentary Secretary to the Local Government Board

BRITISH TROOPS IN BELGIUM.

A MAGNIFICENT SPÈCTACLE

Brussels, January 26. Brussels saw a great British military display for the first time when the Third Corps marched past the King of the Belgians and the Prince of Wales to-day. The snowy weather did not prevent huge and enthusiastic crowds" from assembling and cheering the troops, whose magnificent bearing excited the wildest admiration. An infantry battalion, the Life Guards, gunners and Scotch reg- iments headed by pipers were particularly cheered.

GERMAN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.

PREPARING FOR A MEETING.

London, January 27. Reuter's correspondent at Amsterdam says the National Theatre at Weimar is being prepared for a meeting of the National Assembly. Besides the installation of telegraph and telephones there will be special wireless communication with Berlin, while many buildings are being requisitioned, including the Grand Duke's -castle, except the private rooms. The Garrison is being heavily

increased...

ACUTE FAMINE IN INDIA.

HIGH PRICES OF FOODSTUFFS; SERIOUS FAILURE OF CROPS,

London, January 27.

A Delhi message says the high prices of focodstuffs are inflict- ing grave hardships on the poorer classes. The agricultural position in Northern India has grown worse owing to the absence of winter rains. Among the measures taken to ameliorate the situation are the prohibition of the exportation of Indian grain, a favourable acquisition of most of the Burma rice crops, and the importation of Australian wheat.

The facilitation of inter-Provincial transportation of foodstuffs from better stocked areas is probable. Nothing is apparently yet settled regarding the importation of South African maize.

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WAR CONFERENCE COMMISSIONS.

SOME INTERESTING APPOINTMENTS,

London, January 27.

A communique from Paris, dated to-day, says representatives of the Powers with special interests, under the presidency of M. Cam- bon, have appointed the following members of missions in accordance with the decisions of the plenary session on the 25th instant

League of Nations Mission.-Belgium, M. Hymans; Brazil, Senhor Fescca; China, Dr. Wellington Koo; Serbia, M. Vesnitch: Portugal, Senhor Reis.

Responsiblity of Authors of the War Mission-Serbia, M. Tovanovitch; Roumania, M. Rosental; Greece, Ma Polites,

BRITISH EMPIRE DELEGATION MEETS

London, Janičky 27,

A communique from Paris, dated "to-day, says the British Empire Delegation met last evening in the Villa Majestic, when the following were present Mr. Lloyd George, Mr. Bames, Sir Robert Borden, Sir George Foster, Mr. W. M. Hughes General Botha, General Smuts, Mr. W. F. Massey, Sir George Ward, Mr. Lloyd, Hon. Mr. E S. Montagu, the Maharajs of Bikanir, Sir C. P. Sinha and Sir Maurice Hankey.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE PORTUGUESE UNREST.

RESIGNATION OF GOVERNMENT.

Lisbon, Jan, 18

An oficial message says: Although the Monarchistą "at Braganza, Lisbon and Vizeu bare been crushed as military- the civilians an Aveiro district are seeking to revive quar rels among the Republicans The Government has resigned in order not to weaken the Republican forces at the present grave juncture but continues to conduct affairs until the new Cabinet is formed.

A REPUBLICAN VICTORY.

London, Jan. 26.

Renter has received the following official statement as regards the situation in Portugal Certain units on Jas 23 of the Lisbon garrison declared in favour of the Oparts rebels and a regiment of cavalry and part of another, with three batteries of artillery took up positions at Monsanto... The Government thereupon enrolled nine thousand volum teers to augment the regulars, and surrounded and defeated the rebels and captured their guns. The rebel cavalry is at present retreating in disorder and is being closely pursued. The victory aroused great enthusiasm in Lisbon and the Government is now carrying out large concentrations of troops with a view to suppressing the rising in Oporto with a minimum of fighting.

LABOUR TROUBLES.

ANOTHER STRIKE MOVEMENT."

London, Jan. 28.

The employes of the shipbuilding trades in the Port of London have decided to strike on the 27th for an all-round increase of fifteen shillings a week Twelve thousand men ara concertied.

At a conference held in London the National Union of Railwaymen resolved to support the strike movement if necessary in order to obtain meal-time being included and paid for in the eight-hour working day. Furthermore it was decided to support a demand for a six-hour day.

WIDESPREAD UNREST.

Londen, Jan. 27. Belfast was without gas and electricity last evening a a result of the strike of Municipal employees and shipyard. workers. Hospitals in which were hundreds of wounded and rick soldiers had insuficient gas to cook dinner. Bakrze

in Glasgow struck on Saturday. Trouble is spreading to Fifeshire where fourteen thousand miners are already out A meeting of Liverpool railwaymen supported the decision of their London comrades to take direct action on Feb; a unless the demands for an eight hour day and the elimination of non-Unionists are conceded.

LIEBKNECHT'S FUNERAL.

Amsterdam, Jan.

7.

At Berlin on the occasion of the funeral of Herr Lick knecht and thirty-two Spartaciats, Government troops with field guns and machine guns were posted averywhere. Motor lorries with machine guns patrolled the streets and all trafic was stopped. The procession was four mis long, fifty thousand people participating. They marched to the cemetery and dispersed quietly.

A CONSPIRACY RECALLED.

London, Jan-96. * The Home Secretary at the request of the Prime MA ister has decided to release on licence Alfred and Winifred Mason who were convicted in February, 1917, of conspiracy to murder the Prime Minister.

A LITHUANIAN VICTORY.

Berne, Jan. 27.

A message from Berlin says that Lithuanian troops have defeated the Bolshevists, cápturing mix thousand past of Korno. The Lithuanians are reported to be marching on Kilna

HONGKONG SHIPPING.

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DISTRESS IN SOUTH CHINA,

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A meeting of the workers of fof rice in South China, the price Queen Mary's Needlework Guild of each pical has increased to Messrs. Andersen, Meyer & Com was held at Government House, two or three dollars People of Ltd, with head office at Shanghai, this morning, for the purpose of the poorer classes find it hard to will open a branch in Ehameen reviewing the work done by the live with the cost of rice and Canton. Mr. V. Meyer, president various branches of the Society food-staffs so high. Some begg and manager of the Company, during the war, and to discuss

work during peacs.

the question of continuing the a in Canton recently died was in Canton several days ago of hunger and cold. The and is now visiting Hongkong. Civil Administration of Kwang-but he expects to visit Canton tang has asked the Authorities again to farther look into the Wahu and Chinking to arrangement of their] business:

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His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, the Hon. Mr. Cland Severn, C.M.G., presided and there were exempt the rice to be shipped to extension. present Sir Havilland de Caton from likin duties in order Sammarez, the Hon. Mr. E. Rto lessen the cost a litle in the Halifax, O.B.E...Lady de South. His Excellency the Civil Sausmarez, Mrs. Gurner, : Mrs. Governor thinks this is a most Hickling, and a large number important thing to do so of ladies of the Colony connected to alleviate hardships of the poor Farrall, of Taikoo Dockyard, at with the Guild.

people.

we chronicle the death of Mrs. It is with extreme regret that

28 Farrell, wife of Mr. Peter T.

the age of 43 years, which took His Excellency said he had

In such hard times, the pour place at the French Hospital been asked to preside at the people are tempted to sell their yesterday. The deceased lady, meeting. He thought he might offspring in order to get money who with her husband had say that his knowledge of for their daily bread; weak resided at Quarry Bay for several what had taken place since the people may die of hunger and years, was apparently quite well inauguration of the work of the cold, and strong people may be the morning of the day before. women of Hongkong was not very compelled to become thieves. In her death, but she suddenly, extensive. He would like, o view of these facts the writer collapsed and was behalf of all présent, to express

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their great regret that Lady May does not doubt that the leading hospital where she succumbed was not present at such a meet-merchants of Hongkong will do the cause of death being cerebral ing as the one being held, and something to relieve the distress, hemorrhage.

L.The sincere zheir increased regret that they A meeting was held last Sun-sympathy of many friends goes. now knew that Lady May would day, the 19th inat, at which foar sa the bereaved husband and not return to the Colony. When committee was appointed to raise family in their deep sorrow.. ever during the war she had capitalining the wealthy Can: The funeral takes pisca to-morrow been present in Honkong, these purpose of importat 5 p.m. had taken the lead, not only

causes connected with the war.

in the work of Queen Mary's rice from abroad in order to Needlework Guild, but in all good sell it to the poor at cost price.

It is hoped that Hongkong, and she herself would regret as with its usual generosity, will much as we do that she could gladly support this project. not be present at the meeting

Yours etc., which marked the winding up of war work (Applause). The object

WONG SHUI LUNG.

AUSTRALIAN DEMOCRACY,

of the meeting was to review Hongkong, Jan. 29, 1919. what had been done by the Guild, throughout the war, and to arrive at some arrangement whereby the work can be continued in time of peach,

It would be a very great pity that such a widespread organisation should come to an end now that hos- tilities had ceased, but he would

To the Editor of the "Hongkong Telegraph."}

Sir,-Your Correspondent "An leave to others the task of suggest Australian Woman", whose letter

ing what was to be done. Continu-

against myself, farther than to point out that" such insinuations are made despite the fact that your Correspondent, in making them, writes "being assured of neither of these facts," the italics are mine.

Finally, as your Correspondent who, as you point out, veils her attack "under the cloak of anony- mity would appear to favour the reading, marking, learning and inward digestion of Holy Writ and tenor of her letter-practise she might in view of the tone har precept in that connection upon the words confained in the

ing. His Excellency said his of the 27th instant appeared in duty was the pleasing one of ex your columns of yesterday, in 13th verse of the 9th Chapter of pressing the great appreciation of seeking to cast doubta upon the the Proverbs of Solomon.

my

the work done by certain ladies bona fides of my own position in who had been in charge of the relation to a portion of the

Yours faithfully. various parts of the organisation. criticism contained in

J. SCOTT HAÏSTON. To Mrs Stabb they were very lettar of

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23rd Hongkong; 29th January, 1919 grateful for having originated the instant, which City Hall Work Party. She had your issue of the 24th instant-s appeared in been in Hongkong throughout the criticism which she in no way war and had been indefatigable

CROWN PRINCE'S DAILY LIFE.

in her labours. The follow tempts to controvert-quotes ing also had to be thanked for only those words which suit her The Hague, Nov. 26. The their supervision of the various purpose, refrains from quoting Telegraaf Wieringen correspon branches and departments of the those which, if quoted, "would dent say that the ex-tidi Guild Mrs. Chatham, Mrobriously detract therefrom, and Prince is making friends with the Mackenzie, Mrs. Knight, Mraaltogether ignores the context. boys and girl of the island, giv- Lammert, Mrs. Green, Mrs. Ro- In the portion of my criticismning them chocolate and other - binson, Mrs. Loureiro, Mrs to which your Correspondent dainties. He goes for regular Jordan, Mrs. Sutherland, Mrs. apparently takes exception, the walks, traversing the whole island. Young, Mrs. Keigwan,” Mrs.

Gurner, Mrs. Sandeman, Mrs. context makes it clear that such Sometimes he stands by the shore Anstruther, Mrs. Maconachie, portion of my criticism was made wistfully gazing over the grey Mrs. Dyer, Mrs. Stephens, Mrs. in Australia in reference to the expanse of water. He no longer Alabaster, Mrs. Hickling. Mr. depreciatory remarks concerning reara putteess and brown boots Mackenzie, Mr. Parr, Mr. Knight, English Troops which I had come in his walks. He bought a pair Major Cassell and

Messrs. or there in support of which of wooden shoes at a small shop: Shawan, Tomes and Co. Con-statement I would refer to the and wears them when tramping tinuing, His Excellency said words immediately preceding that His dwelling is unguarded, ant that a request had been re- portion of my criticism set out he can move freely about the received from Sir Herbert

Powell, who Was head of your Correspondent, which island.

the Red Cross in Vladivostock preceding words read, "in this for warm clothing for Russian relation I could not refrain from officers of the old army who had remarking etc," and when I now? no proper clothes" and who had say that the particular criticista escaped from Biberia. The same against which my criticism request was sent to Shanghai and reply - was directed.. money from Hongkong was sent tained the words

"the Fagi to Shanghai for Bir Havilland de Yeomanry are Chinese women in Canton are Sausmares to apportion as he think it will be admitted by all attempting journalism. On Sun-thought best, and about Tsels day January 20, a page 6,500 was raised in ressonable raided people that, We learn that all steamers un-publication Wei Tak Women days, and the garments had quisition Schemes are to be being, it is given to the poor to the stan der the local Government Re-Weekly appeared. For the time epohad Vladivostock released at the end of this mouth newsboys and sellers fret for They had to express

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