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TELEGRAMS.

BOLSHEVIK DESERTIONS.

London, April .

Reuter, learns that the Bolshevist headquarters: star hastily evacuated Orenburg whereon General Dutoffs aroiy- began advancing. General Dutoff has already recaptured Crak. Large numbers of Bolshevist deserters have joined. the Siberians and are fighting excellently. The passsata in the liberated districts are also joining Admiral Koltchak's Corio in large numbers.

THE RUSSIAN WAY.

London, April L Bouter learns that the Government is informed that the Russian Soviet Government has taken possession of the passports of foreigners in Russia which they are altering and distributing amongst Bolsbevist propagandists who are being cant abroad

STATE OF SIEGE IN SAXONY.

Berlin, April 24.

Herr Schiedman, has decreed a state of siege in Saxony with a view to maintaining public secarity.

HUNGARIAN SOVIET GOVERNMENT.

Berlin, April 24.

The "Tageblatt reports from Vienna that the collapse

of the Budapest Soviet Government is imminent and that

the Entente Commission has gone thither to study the situation.

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THE SILVER MARKET.

Silver is quoted 45-13 164., quiet.

YESTERDAY'S

TELEGRAMS.

| Beuter's Service to the "Telegraph]

ITALY'S WITHDRAWAL.

London, May 4.

claims like

recognised there is an principle of self-determin

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deko» | Visocjunties 2 Barons Ex ing Post military correspondent al Morean privately breakfasted Rotheimere, Baronies, Bir H skys it would be an incredible act of the British officers who subse Roberts, Sir RT. Hermanhedge, Bir stupidity and baseness to desert queatly motored the Floogastel dis. T. R. Dewar, the Honourable T. E Cochrane. The Twenty-three Bar Paris, April 2 anetcies including Sir E. S. Andler Paris, April 24

Admirals Tyrwhitt and Leveson con Mr. J. H. Cory Davison, M King Victor Emanuel has tale were sccompanied to Paris by a con- Dalziel, Sir Charles Chadwyck graphed to Signor Orlando com ngent at a hundred officers, Healer, Mr. Edward Hulton, new mending his action and insisting two hundred petty officers and 850 paper proprietor, Mr. W. T. Madge that there should be no recession men from Cherbourg. There was Mr. Norman Moore, and Sir J. D. from the position Signor Orlando meturesque ceremony at Les Inval-Rees. The many Knighthoods include had taken up. Signor Orlando bar ides quadrangle where Admiral Harry Lander "for Empire service isne a long statement in reply to Beatty and General Berdoulat, Milit during the war, Osward Stoll "who Presitlent Wilson in which he de

clares that he was compelled to with Governor of Paris, inspected the readered vymohla services to many |

contingent of British Marines and charities," Professor. Israce. Gol draw from the Conference after Band The French Military Band lance, and William Ridgeway and President Wilson's action, which he was stationed at the entrance and Lient Col F W. Towle regarded as a departure from dipa guard of honour of French infantry lomatic custom which left him no was drawn up in front of the steps. other course. » .

The Church quadrangle was packed President Wilson, M. Clemeness, with sightseers and the adjacent Mr. Lloyd George and Signor Or-streets were blocked by masses of lando are meeting this afternoon for people. Two white ensigns few a farther discustica on the Adriatic from the roof with the Tricolour question.

between. After the inspection the Signor Orlando's departure has men were taken into the Church and bean postponed til eight in the

shown Napoleon's tomb. General evening.

Berdoalat made a speech tributing

TRADE RESTRICTIONS REMOVED.

London, April 26. According to the Press Bureau the Mr Lloyd George visited Signor the British Navy. He said the day Board of Trade announces that all Orlando this evening.

was all the more ballowed being controls on the sale and distribution "Rome, April 2

St. George's Day, the anniversary of of commodities exercised under the Admiral Defence of the Realm Act have been During the demonstration the Zeebrugge and Ostend. American, British and French Em-Beatty replied expressing admirabolished or ceased on May 31, except bassies and the ofice of the Social tion at the glorious sacrifices of in a few instances, including Aus- ist paper "Avante" were guarded by

France.

tralasian wool, fax and flax seed two hundred soldiers each to pre-

and Egyptian cotton. The st Sir David Beatty arrived by named continues to July 31. The vent any possible incident

motor car with Lady Beatty and notice does not refer to restrictions General Petain

on imports and exports which have already been largely reduced and are the subject of special Gota- ment action.

Paris. April, 27. The Council of Three have dead ed that the question of Kiaochau be referred to Board of experts onj Far Eastern affairs. It is expected to report promptly.

The "Times says that Italy's best friends wish and pray that she, will bearken to: President Major said the European war was appeal England and France will Wilson's won on the Italian front. He pro-abide by the Treaty of London if posed that the Comcillors as се

necessary but they agree with Pre- May 24, 1915 midist the people to sident Wilson's contention that since affirm Italy's resolve not to emerge the Treaty the whole situation has from the war weakened. The Mayor changed. England and France also and Councillors then left to join agree with President Wilson on the popular demonstration:

moral claira of the lands north and

Paris, April 9.

GERMAN AMBITIONS REVEALED.

Paris, April 290.

London, April 27.

The Press Bureau says the Allies The Journal" publishes a number have decided to withdraw all Black ed documents obtained from Herr attaching to trade communication of authentic and hitherto unpublish-Lists on April 25 and the disabilities Eisner's private secretary, including with the finns and persons thereon the Erzberger memorandum to the well cease to operate. German State and army leaders in 1914 outlining the German war aims, · the object of which was therein out- fined as the establishment of Ger- many's military domination on the after the signing of the peace mem should not tolerate on her frontiers orandum. It proposed that Germany any neutral incapable of maintaining

New York, April 23. It is reported from Vladivo her own neutrality. Germany would stock that the Bolsheviks are en- throw off the unbearable tutelage of deavouring to cut the Siberian rail

In response to a invitation in the Borth-east of Fiume to an outlet to continent for at least a century

the self confidence

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the sea and wont hesitate to act up evening papers to demonstrate on

on this conviction if forced to do so. the subject of the Italian claims The decision in Italy's hands. crowd assembled in the afternoon on It will affect hir whole future and Paris, April 29.

the Piazza of the Colonna carrying the fature of the world Bignor Orlando interviewed by the flags inscribed, Long live United "Matin" declared that the Italian Italy and Fiume, Signor Orlando degree of exciteaient in Rome is even Great Britain in world politics and

French papers note that the

breaking with the Allies. The Ita strators, marched; signing anthems, united, delegates in leaving Paris were not and Baron Sonnino." The demon-higher than in May 1915. All are would shatter the Russian colos Way Eastward of Kramoyarsk. The The SCHOOL has accommoilation for 200 PUPILS, the hans only asked the Allies to take is to the Capitol headed by the mayor, kand Italian interests and were con- &c., Councillors, Senators, Deputies fident that they would acquit them and Officers. On arriving at the salves loyally in this mission. Italy Capitol the Mayor in a speech said would, take the greatest account of that Italy refused to have her war the opinion of the Allies. Nothing aims betrayed by hypocritical insisting on two points being answer--Herr Erzberg comprehensively Rumanians continued to advance on aust shake Italy's alliance with trigues or the fruits of her victory France and Britain.

gathered by her enemies.

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Paris, April

Signor Orlando announces that in consequence of the situation created by President Wilson's manifesto he

leaves Paris for Italy to-morrOW.

President Wilson's statement the subject of the Adriatic, which

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the nation has been increased by the and the whole of the French coast Taished and Yurd. Two hundred Bus of Germany should control Belgium and Czechs. Fighting continued near railway is strongly held by Serbian, successful termination of the cam from Dunkirk to Japanese cause interest in Confer Themes of French Lorraine paign. Questions raised by the possession of the Channel Islands.

Boulogne with sians were ambushed recently and

only eighty returned to base. ence circles. The Japanese are in

ed

shan'd be controlled by Germany.

A message from Budapest say the before they wil set their outlined the creation of a German April on the entire line be signatures to the peace terms, the Colonial Empire in Africa Any pre-tween Theiss and Maros. Hungari insertion of a clause recording the tensions to Morocco were disclaimed an Soviet troops showed a complete London, April 24. fact that all German leases, claims but Italy would obtain Tenis, Aus- lack of discipline at several points, As regards President Wilson's and rights on the Shantung. Pen- tria would have Egypt, Gerasan especially Debreczen, which were statement respecting the Italian insula have passed to Japan and inad- would annex belgian and French therefore evacuated at night time. claims Reuter learns that the follow.dition to the preacabe of the League Conze, British Nigeria and the the British position. The of Nations a clase setting forth French western coast of Dahomey, ing i Italian's were entitled to Trieste, racial equality. At the Plenary Germany's demands for indemnities

London, April 29.

Reuter learns that the Polish

Pol and part of Dalmatia under Session on Monday Baron Making for war costs should not be limited Eensive in Lithuania which resulted the Treaty of London and Croatia will insist on a rote being taken on to the temporary financial capacity in the capture

of

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TRANS-ATLANTIC FLIGHT.,

acres: apiece, at a cost for two or three years' growth of about £15 an acre, to be sold to neighbour- ing companies at from £25 to £30 St. John's, April 23.

The correspondent Both air Bight parties are recon-also states that companies

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and eling themselves to the prospect of domiciled here have planted new

fell in Paris like a thunderbolt, dewas to be given to Fiume. Never those questions. The only mention of the State to make a big payment Baranovitchi extends along a "180 a long delay and do not contemplate areas to lessen liability to excess

clares the same principles must applied to that part of Europe were being applied to Germany and

on no other principles will America make peace. Fiume must serve a doorway for commerce, not of

but of lands to the corth and no-tour their signatures although if the division of these Colonies among the macority in fixing indemnities of | PRINCE OF WALES AS FREE MASON

cast President Wilson appeals to Italy to display magnanimity, con erosity and justice.

Herr Erzberger submitted the

considering the full reimbursement

betheless the Italians claimed that made of the German Colonies in the immediately as long term loans mile front

they had occupied Fine. Britain peace terms to be presented to the could be arranged Payment by advised Italy in her own interests German delegates at Versailles will France could be arranged by reduc to forego some of her claims but if be a clause by which Germany reading her burlent and naval and mili the Italians insist on their treaty ances all claims to her former

tare expenditure. rights the Anglo-French will hoc- Colonies. The question of the

treaty must be carried out then Allies will be left over for future dis Fiume must go to Croatia according cassion. The Chinese press have of immediate war costa, estimated at. to the Treaty. Mr. Lloyd George entertained to dinner the French and and M. Clemencean have been en. Allied press, being presided over by ten thousand million marks and the Signor Orlando writing to Mr deavouring, but bave failed, to affect Dr. Wellington Koo. The Chicese avment of all war damage and ra Lloyd George and M Clemenceau some arrangement. President Wil-Minister in Paris made a speech of which eighty per cent, were cana announcing bis departure withe issuer the statement or his sole praising the Chinese love of justice ed by enlonial and military axandi Italian delegation says it impos responsibility. It has been decided and respect of nations. They desire tars, and the creation of a large continue that an official summary of the peace to live in peace with their neighboard for her victing. Fer Rathmann usefully to participate in the work terms will be made public when they in peoples, aiming at international F. Geral von Melke 197

understanding. of the Peace Conference. Here are handed to the German. grete President Wilson intervened

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sible for the Italian to

demotion of all German State Debts

Adinical Tirritz, renleina maña re- Barvations conecrning detaile but adhered to the wain lines and ideas

"

Londen, April 24.

a start before next month.

THE GERMANS FROM CHINA.

Rotterdam, April 29. The frat contingent of Germans The Prince of Wales will be expelled from China, numbering 790 initiated as a Freemason on May 5. men, arrived aboard the steamer

Atrens and proceeded to Germany.

EGYPTIAN AFFAIRS..

Cairo, April 23.

COMMERCIAL NEWS,

profits duty, for practically, the whole of the expenditure on opening up new areas in allowed as a charge against statutory income. American and British tyre manufacturers, have, also largely extended their plant- ations, and the correspondent adds that on examination he finds that 27 companies domiciled in Singapore have, in 1914 and since, planted 14,00 acres, and that about 30 pir cent. of the compan- ies domiciled in Great Britain have added to a greater or lesser extent to their planted areas. It is in a continuance of this uÜCOR- « trolled extension of planting that the correspondent foresees a den-: gerous menace to the industry and he points to lack of effective. organisation as the cause of it. PLANTED ACREAGE OF BUBBER. We do not age that this planting to a menace" to the industry, Rushdi Pasha has resigned.

but it does afford another argu We recently noted that ment of the want of a census of London, April 24. the estimated planted acre planted areas. Legislative action Beuter learn" that Generál Allen- Marshal Foch's reply to the Gerby has issued a proclamation declarage for plantation rubber had should be taken to carry

ments, Feberated Malay. in the American people cannot be Chronicle" without condemning Pre. Admiral Beatty the grand Cross of German delegates can depart when employees must return to work ur acres to 2,750,000 acres. In Ceylon and Borneo Wilson the sole responsibility where. Croat claim to Fiume. The "Daly Fleet President Poincare handed man telegram on April 21 says the ing that the striking Government been advanced from 2,000,000 this out in the Straits

a correspond. sentations should made to share for a decision which sident Wilson's "momentous imao the Legion of honour. He very ads, They will becorded entire

with a close know to get a like census ent, thepablication of his manifesto vation" writes sympathetically on warmly tribated Admiral Beatty, freedom of movement for the fol-

planted areas, to th

be taken forced upon the Italian Delegation. Italy position though it admits the who be said had shown throughout fitment of their mission and for tele

ledge of the rubber industry,

Netherlands, India, so tha the issue is one whereon opposite opin- the war the finest qua'ities possible graphic and telephonic communica

writes to the Times. He says it figures would be ions can honestly be held. It says in a sailor. At the reception at the tim with their Government.

is totally inaccurate to say that no.

reliable. Preferat Rome, April 23.

the result of making an exception to Ministry of Marine M. Leygues, Marshal Foch requests the Ger.

planting has been done during At a meeting of the Communal past secrecy in Italy's case is to conferred a number of decorations man Government to notify the date

the war, and proceeds to show Council the Mayor at the Colonna jeopardize the whole League of on the British. The Cross of Com of the departure of the delegates ar

that in the Straits Settle- read a telegram from Signor Or Nations.

mander of the Legion of Honour was quickly as possible. The journey of

ments the Chinese have lando in reply to a telegram from the

given to Vice Admirals, Leveson the German delegates will be" so

considerably extended their pri recent Congress of Italian Muni, The "Daily News' says that and Brook British officers were arranged that they arrive at Verssil-

London, April 23rately owned estates out of funds- mlities, adjuring him to obtain two antagonistão principles which entertained in the evening at a gala les in the evening so that they can

The Admiralty states that Com- obtained from tin and produce. sfaction for the Italian claims have been in veiled conflict through. performance at the Opera House and, instal themselves – quietly. They mander the Hon. Alexander Band In addition, Chinese estate with cheers out the Donference have now met in the men at a special performance at may send three commissioners now has been appointed Naval Attache contractors have continued to

the the death grapple. If President Wil- the Chatelet Thes

President Wilson's sensational de at a moment when the Italians were makig a supreme effort on beclaration is not yet generally com- A few editorials were! half of conciliation which by this mented on. very act he rendered impossible.written before the news of the Ita Signor Orlando tributes the loyalty of lian withdrawal was received The Great Britain and France as shown "Daily Graphic" while disclaiming in the course of the discussions and hostility to Italy refers to her "Ob- concludes by throwing on President durate attitude" and advocates the

BRITISH NAVAL MEN IN PARIS.

THE GERMAN PEACE DELEGATES.

Berlin April 23.

Paris, April 23. At the reception at the Elysee in Honour of the visit of the British

epare quarter

resign

PATAL

NAVAL APPOINTMENT

this

clear and plant areas, 500 to 1.0007

useful if the planted

ascertained It would be growing

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