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SHERWIN WILLIAMS PAINTS

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MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1918.

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THE ECONOMIC SITUATION IN EUROPE.

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CAUSE FOR GRAVE ANXIETY.

Washington. April 17.

London, April 13. Mr. Polk, Counsellor of the State Department, in a statement,

In the House of Commons, Lord Robert Cecil, intervening in a says there are no serious questions pending between the United States and Japan. There were indications that minor issues arising lebate, said Spain had advised that she was prepared to join the out of the situation in Siberia, the recent trouble at Tiensin and also League of Nations as soon as permitted, moreover, the great majority The Peace Conference problems would soon be amicably settled with-of the neutrals attending the recent League of Nations Conference would soon become members. He said the economic position throughout Europe was calculated to cause grave anxiety, if not alarra. It was insufficient merely to send food to enemy countries; the people must also be set to work. It was essential first to settle the indemnities, as the present uncertainties were unsettling both to energy and Allied countries. Until the former knew what must be paid, they could not take the full economic measures necessary to meet the crisis.

HELIGOLAND AND SCHLESWIG.

DECISIONS BY COUNCIL OF FOUR

Paris, April 17. The Council of Four has decided that Heligoland should be dismantled and as far as possible destroyed. It has also adopted the Commission's report regarding Schleswig, providing for plebiscites by the inhabitants.

THE PEACE TERMS.

PRESCH PROTESTS NOT SUPPORTED.

Paris, April 17. In the Chamber, M. Pichon announei that the pease terms world be submitted for the ratification of Parliament when signed.

Replying to protests regarding the non-publication of the terms prior to signature, M. Pichon demanded a vote of confidence, which was adopted by 350 votes to 126.

SUMMONING ENEMY DELEGATES.

Paris, April 16. M. Clemenceau told a meeting to-day of delegates of eighteen belligerents, not included in the Five Great Powers, that the peace terms would be communicated to them. It is probable that the Austrians. Turks and Bulgarians will be summoned within a fortnight of the Germans signing.

THE PREMIER'S PEACE SPEECH.

PRESS COMMENT,

London, April 11. The Daily Telegraph "says:--We have no quarrel with Mr. Lloyd George's reticence regarding the peace terms. His general account of their nature will give deep satisfaction and the country may await their publication without uneasy apprehension of bitter disappointment. The Premier's statements regarding Russia have given manifest relief.

The Morning Post says that Mr. Lloyd George, by a feat of eloquence, has obtained a parliamentary victory, but such victories are cheap and the country will await the redemption of his pledge that peace with justice shall be obtained.

The Daily Chronicle says that Mr. Lloyd George has brilliantly dicated his Paris record. If any pane expectations of peace are disappointed, the fault will not lie with the Statesmen in Paris, They need confidence and support not censure and sniping.

Continuing, Lord Robert Cecil said the blockade must be re- moved at the earliest possible moment. Though at present it only operated against Germany and Hungary, until the blockade was completely removed, certain control over trade to neutrals must be maintained. When all trade channels were Falls freed, all the nations of the world must make the greatest effort to reestablish industrial Future alternatives were gradually increasing the conditions. chances of making a start on the road to international confidence and cooperation, therefore, if Europe was to be saved it must be by the united efforts of all countries who were associated in the war. He appealed to the Anglo-Saxon race the worldwide to respond to the call now made which was more urgent than ever before, as the whole fabric of civilisation was in danger unless Europe got back to work.

The House then adjourned.

ANARCHY RIFE AT MUNICH.

Copenhagen, April 17. A message from Berlin states that anarchy reigns in Munich which is controlled by a "Committee of Action," numbering fifteen. headed by the anarchist Sandheimer and including two Russians. A general strike prevails and Government troops with artillery,and minethrowers are advancing on Munich and a decisive battle is (expected.

The newspapers in Berlin state that the Government troops were recently defeated at the railway station at Munch where they were attempting to establish a military dictatorship.

FOOD FOR RUSSIA.

THE ALLIES' PLANS.

It is stated from an American source that the Allies today agreed to send food fo Russia under neutral contral. The French objections to this coarse are expected to be overcome to-morrow and relief work will proceed rapidly under Nansen, other Scandinavians and the Swiss, on the condition that the Bolsheviks cease hostilities, as provided by agreement.

ALLIED SUCCESS IN NORTH RUSSIA.

London. April 19.

A Brutish official message from North Russia states that Russian troops, under General Maynard successfully attacked Vojmosalmi at the southeastern end of Lake Vigozero on April 17.

Singapore, April 20.

In their holiday cricket match, the F.M.S. scored 61 in their first innings, Straits replying with 123

LEST WE FORGET.

Before my departure 'l saær with my own eyes how the Gar- At golf, Singa re beat Pennog in an inter-port match.

Hum-mans proceal in the swespag- phreys of Singapore won the Malaya championship. Singapore won away of man. the inter-team mate

At night cording

THE EISHOP OF SINGAPORE.

Singapore, April 20. The Bishop of Singapore has returned from Mesopotamia.

DAYLIGHT-SAVING AT CHEFOO.

Shanghai, April 20.

Chefoo has adopted daylight-saving.

of troops surrounded a workinso class quarter at Warsaw, not.far from the Naiwislanska Station, with loaded rifles. ** Alles her- aus!" (All our! ordered a ser- geant. Then occurred a tragic scens. The soldiers chose here and there those men and women whom they thought suitable, separated brothers and sisters, mothers and children, sud com- pelled those whom they declared. good for slavery to leave ime mediately. Thus more than. 100,000 men and women were removed from the part of the country under the Government of Warsaw. Young women and girls alike are torn from their family and collected in groups pell-mell with women of evil life, with the lowest of their sex, The most beautiful women are

BAD TEETH AND ILL HEALTH. the old-standing, experienced, reserved for the officers. De naregistered practitioner to the portation trains leave the conu Hinsatzve or sewing-machine Blacksmith. "Jaws are broken, belonging to the Gererament of canvasser, the butcher, and the Statement by an educated Pole

try every day for Germany-

teeth snapped, people die from: Warsaw,

the -kilfully administere

published in aesthetics, cocaine poisoning is duced "Times, January 1,1917. Amsterdam "Telegraaf," Repro-

PUBLIC DENTAL SERVICE PROPOSED.

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Sam very important recom-freqnout. Sound teeth. mandations are made by theedlessly pulled oar so Committee appointed in July, false одев toa be. clit. 1917, to investigate the extent Registered dentists have not in- and gravity of the erils connect-creased in number during the d with the practice of dentistry last 15 years, and no increase is and dental surgery by persons likely while dentistry is debased cot qualified under the Dentists by the blatancy and incompetence of unqualified individuais aud The Committee, under the companies."

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dentists.

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PUBLIC DENTAL SERVICE.

V.C.'S BARREL ORGAN THREAT.

MEN UNABLE TO FIND WORK.

Nov. 20. 1318.

He possesses testimonials from the American authorities and also

authorities stating that he is a holds a certificate from the British superior plumber and gasfitter,

The occupation of this point ives the Allies completo contest be regarded as one of the outposts conditions of anregistered practi- the Ministry of Munitions.

Corporal A. E.. Jarvis, V.C., of chairmanship of Mr. F. D. Acland, It is further pointed out that the Royal Engineers, who was MP., has made a searching in the shortage of dentists has been awarded the Victoria Cross for vestigation of the whole problem. intensified during the war, that great gallantry at Jemappes on and their findings are simmaris-registered practitioners are very Paris, April 16.

been employed with the American ed in the following concluding unevenly distributed and attend August 23. 1914, and who has amialy to the dental needs of the Expeditionary Force as Assistant paragraph of the report:

The State cannot afford to upper and middle classes," the Chief Inspector of Engineers allow the health of the workers working classes receiving very Transit Stores, is now out of em of the nation to be continuously little attention from registered ployment, and has been so since undermined by dental neglect. Steps should be taken witheat delay "to recognise denti-bry, af one of the chief, if not the chief, fcient supply of lentis:s and With a view to providing a means for preventing ill-health, and every possible means should meeting the needs of the public,

and is sober and trustworthy. he employed for enlightening the the Committee recommend

Au alteration of the law so a testimonials, he finds it impossible Yet, in spite of his V.C. and his public as to the „need for coaser- į Vative treatment of disessed to secure the prohibition of the to get employment. He has teeth.

practice of dentistry by persons written to the Ministry of Labour, The dental profession should not registered.

to the Ministry of Reconstruction, The registration under certain to the Directorate of Lands, and to AU of preventive medicine, and as

the answers say the same thing sach encouraged and assisted by the State. Treatment should ba

The provision of dental treat--that vacancies are rare, that no rendered available for all need-ment for expectant mothers and post is available, etc., etc. "My ing it.

children under the age of 5 years, plans are quite settled," says Cor- The completion as rapidly as ment don't move I'm going to get

poral Jarvis, "If the Govern The present anualous psit ion, in which an uneducated, practicable of an adequate system a barrel organ, and fasten all this untrained person can practise as of school dental treatment.

correspondence on the front, wear The establishment of a public my medals, and play patriotic dentist, performing surgical!

lental service.

tunes outside Buckingham Palace. perations on the teeth and jaws,

The Chief Medical Officer of I can get six more V.C.s to come doing untold damage and cast-

and the Board of Education, in a with me, too. That ought to dishonour on a scientific profes-memorandum submitted to the make them move!"-Daily News sion, is intolerable, and should Committee, estimates that out of

6,000,000 children on the regis ALIEN SHIP COMMANDERS. be dealt with imine:listely.

ters of elementary schools in Sir Watson Rutherford, M.P., England and Wales not less than speaking at the annual meeting half, or 3,000,000, are in need of of the Imperial Merchant Service dental treatment, and not leas Guild at Liverpool said he had In been shocked to learn that since than 500,000 urgently so. London 81 per cent require the armistice no fewer than 86 treatment.

The Daily Mail says the popular politican finds criticism as) intolerable as a spoiled child tind chastisement. Apart from his of Lake Vigozero and of the arain road from the south to the White attack on the Northcliffe Fress, which was much overdone. these Premier gave little information about the Peace Conference..

KOREA'S CLAIM FOR RECOGNITION.

The Times, referring to Mr. Lloyd George's attack, says it won't compete with the Prime Minister in Parlamentary style." The paper asks what his colleagues in Paris will think of yesterday's performance with its half truths and palliations, its suppressin teri and suggestio fuli, its false analogies and cheap rhetorical effects"? The Daily Nours Lobbyist Correspondent states the Premier's peech was a triumphant success and brought joy to every liberali

Philadelphia, April 16. inded man. The labourites are delighted at its strong democratic flavour.

A petition for the recognition of the Provisional Government of The Daily News, in an editorial. criticises the logic and the Korean itepilin has been sent to Paris by the Korean Congressing undeserved odium

here. practicatility of the policy towards Russia and says the speech, despite its relatively satisfactory character, leaves a vague feeling of distrust. There is desperate need for a clear declaration of the terms of Peace if only from a commercial viewpoint and mere. promises to keep pledges are idle.

The Daily Express states that Mr. Lloyd George retains the complete confidence of the nation as its chosen delegate in Paris.

IN MEMORY OF OVERSEAS HEROES.

London, April 17.

At the request of the High Commissioners, the Dean of West- minster has arranged a service in the Abbey for April 24 in memory fallen officers and men of the overseas forces.

The King and Queen have signified their intention of attending.

PREMIER RETURNS TO PARIS.

London, April 17.

Mr. Lloyd George returns to Paris this morning.

RABIES AT HOME.

London, April 17. A dog has been killed at Byfleet, Surrey, suffering from rabies. Muzzling is now enforced in London, Middlesex, parts of Surrey, Herts, Bucks, Berks and Hants.

LIBERAL COLONEL TURNS LABOURITE.

London, April 17. Colonel Josiah Wedgwood has written to the Hanley branch of the Labour Party asking to be enrolled as a member. He says that after reading Mr. Asquith's speech he cannot remain a Liberal.

TRANSPORT OF POLISH ARMY BEGUN.

Paris, April 16, The transport of the Polish Army to Poland began to day. General Haller makes Modlin, near Warsaw, his headquarters.

GRAVE EVILS.

tioners.

aliens had been put in command of British ships. Pe Com- municated with the Board of

The Committee in their prin cipal recommendations state that they are agreed that very grave evils are associated with the practice of dentistry and dental

Certain important recommend- surgery by persons not qualified under the Dentists Act. These ations are also made for the train-Trade, who referred him to the evila, it is stated, are responsible ing of dental students.

Admiralty. The latter admitted for the lowering of the social It is further recommended that it, and gave excuses and explana- status of the profession; for the a Special Committee be appoint- tions, whittling it down ultimate- shortage of dentists; for the ed to admit onregistered practi-ly to six alien, enemies in dental treatment of the public tioners now in practice to regis command of ships. being in the hands of uneducated, tration as dentists subject to untrained, and unskilled persons; certain conditions being fulfilled; thorough for grave personal injury owing, that there should be a to lack of skill and technical research investigation into the knowledge; for extractions of causes and effect on health of sound and only slightly decayed dental caries; that a Statutory Dental Board under the General teeth, etc.

Dental practice, the Committee Medical Council should be set up p.m. atate, is carried on by unregister for the government of the dental grades of social standing, educa licence fee of £o be paid by ed persons of widely varying profession; and that sa annual tion, and training, ranging from registered dental practitioners,

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