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NEW AFGHAN AMIR CAUSES TROUBLE.

DECLARES WAR ON INDIA.

BRITISH TERRITORY ENTERED: MILITARY OPERATIONS BEGUN.

Simla, May 8.

(ESTABLISHED 1881).

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14. 1919.

Kamadao and points "south

They are picketing Chora of Khyber. Zakka Khel of Bazar Yally has given an evasive reply to the Afgham emissaries sent urging them to rise in Mohmand country within the British administrative limita No Lashkar has yet assembled and the Amir is accused of having hot-headedly declared war simply on the strength of false rumours and reports from India. The emissaries are believed to have received no encouragement in Waziristan. Both there and in Khost there is a small but growing party who consider that the talk of a Jensd is only a device of the Amir to unite the people in his favour and that no farther action will be taken. The Government has certain proof that some disloyal agents in India have been communicating with the Amir.

A FRUITFUL AIR RAID.

Simla, May 11...

No further operations are reported from Landi Kotal. Reports: of an air raid at Dakka (Afghanistan) on the 9th inst. indicate that an excellent result was obtained. The Headquarters camp was It is officially stated that the position in Afghanistan has heavily bombed and Naib Salar of Jalalabad, in command at Dakka, changed with remarkable rapidity. Disaffection has spread among was seriously wounded. Direct hits were obtained on camps and the troops, who have demanded vengeance for the murdered Amir horse lines. Tents were blown up and fires started. A total of one Habibullah Khan. Despite the ostentatious unanimity with which and a quarter tons of bombs was dropped. Dakka for the time being the recent Durbar executed Colonel Ali Raza and condemned has been evacuated. No further reinforcements of Afghan Regulars Nasrulla to a life-long term in goal, it is now openly stated that are reported to "have reached Khosta, but there is considerable innocent persons were punished and the real culprits escaped. liveliness along the Kurram border. All is reported quiet in other Amunulla, fearing a rebellion, has resolved on the perilous measure

frontier areas. of embarking on war against India. spreading false stories among the soldiery of troubles in the Punjab, and depicting the rich bazaars at the mercy of the Afghan invaders.

The Viceroy has sent a very strong express message to Amanulla, 'containing a stern warning. without success. Afghan troops are now arriving at various points of the Border, and British troops are already moving to their allotted places of concentration.

The attitude of the tribesmen at the moment is admirable. The Afridis remain staunch. The Mohmands have told Lieut. Col. Sir G. Roos-Keppel that they are prepared to fight on our side. Much disunion is believed to exist at Kabul.

Amanulla is reported to have visited Nasrulla and Inayatulla in prison and offered them liberty in return for their leading an Army against India. Both refused. Nasrulla is now believed.to have been poisoned in gaol.

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Aeroplanes will probably play an important part in the fighting. The Afghan and British forces are rapidly nearing each other.

The Khan of Kala: has sent a message to the Agent of the Governor General at Baluchistan deploring the insensate conduct of Amanulla, which must inevitably lead to his destruction. He renews his assurance of unswerving loyalty. The Sirdars of Kalat, the leaders of the Quetta community and the tribesmen have done

likewise.

Martial law has been declared at Peshawar.

The Afghan Postmaster at Peshawar is grossly abusing his position. He has been distributing inflammatory literature and Peshawar is becoming the centre of agitation of the wildest character. The Postmaster is not a Diploniatic Agent but therely head of the Post Office, which as * special concession, the Government allowed Afghanistan to maintain at Peshawar. The Postmaster left his office and went to the heart of the city, surrounded himself with a gang of armed ruffians from the dregs of the Afghan population- and openly defied British authority. A secret cordon as swiftly drawn round the vity and the Postmaster and staff were completely surprised and Surrendered. Three Indian agitators were also captured. Thanks to the secrecy of the arrangements and the skill which they were carried out. Peshawar has been cleared of dangerous elements and there was no loss of life. One Indian, who was sent to the city to parley, was stabbed and dangerously wounded.

THE VICEROY'S APPEAL.

Simla, May 9.

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The Peace Conference met together yesterday and the gathering was the most important meeting since the opening of peace negotiat-.

LIEUT-COL MERIENNE LUCAS. Parliament and yesterday the Southern delegates formally intro troops at Tientsin prior to his departure. Col. Lucas was Com ions. Both delegations had thoroughly studied the question regarding

The above photo shows Lieut. Col. Merienne Lucas" inspecting duced the following proposals at the Conference-First, the Peace Conference should declare the Mandate issued on June 13th of theding Officer of the French Garrison in Tientsin and is aboard sixth year, dissolving Parliament, as invalid; second. cancel all the liner Paul Locat, which left Hongkong to-day for Marseilles. Sino-Japanese secret agreements; third, punish the persons con- nected with these agreements. It is reported that the Northern delegates hold very different views regarding these proposals and owing to the present political trouble in Peking they are, unable

even to express any opinion.

Probably these proposals will first be referred to a Committee. had a meeting on the 10th inst. Only Tso Ya-lum did not attend. The Cabinet's resignation is still being refused. The Cabinet

submitted to a preliminary trial at the District Court on the 10th inst. but were sent back to their schools without arriving at any

The students arrested in connection with the demonstration were

decision.

Chu Sai-chong asks the Yangtse Tuchuns to compromise on the Peace negotiations. He says he will co; interfere with the Con- ference's decisions.

Luk Chung-yi resigns his Directorship at the Currency Bureau.

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

SINGAPORE MOTOR ACCIDENT.

Singapore, May 14.

U-BOAT FOR JAPAN ARRIVES AT PENANG.

"Singapore, May 14.

The Viceroy has issued a Proclamation wherein he desires to nake known to the loyal subjects of the King-Emperor the re- grettable news that the Amin. violating all Treaties and disregarding the steadfast policy of his wiser predecessors, has resolved on a sudden and wanton attack on India. The Viceroy believes this folly is due directly to internal events in Afghanistan and also has reason In a motor accident between two hired cars which were racing, to apprehend that the present breach of faith with India is possibly one was wrecked and set on fire. Four, passengers were injured the long-delayed fruits of the efforts of friends of Germany and seriously. Abdul. who failed in his endeavour to seduce the loyalty of the late Amir. The Viceroy holds evidence showing that the Amir excuses his treachery by pretending that India is in revolution which will react on 'Afghanistan. He also told his people that in India neither property nor religion are safe. Relying on such falsehoods, he has cailed on the Hindus and Mussalmans to show him allegiance and has also freely stated that Sikhs have fired on British troops, that Germany is about to re- escorted by torpedo-boats; commence the war and that the English will be destroyed. The Viceroy also possesses proof that the Amir has prepared false. leaflets for dissemination in India and made plans to corrupt and buy certain newspapers. Inspired by futile hopes of seducing His Majesty's subjects, the Amir commenced military operations with suicidal folly. The Amir has ventured to measure his strength against a Power which has just emerged victorious from the greatest war ever fought. The Government possesses overwhelm- ing strength, and any criminal or wanton incursion will meet mental work with Government crushing machinery,

The Malayan oil mills--a new industry-has begun experi- with the speedy punishment deserved. The Viceroy, having confided in the people, earnestly appeals to ⚫ them

not to believe false rumours and to refrain from any conduct adding to the burden of the Government. He refers to the sorrowful ex- "perience of past invasions from the Frontier, from a repetition of which the Government is well able to protect them.

A German submarine for Japan has arrived at Penang, being

A NEW MALAYAN INDUSTRY.

Singapore, May 14.

ECHO OF STRAITS PURITY CAMPAIGN.

In the name of the King-Emperor, the Viceoy enjoins all loyal. people to assist the Government to crush the enemy of the peace of

Singapore, May 14, · In reply to a question in the Council; as to whether the Govern- India and to refrain from giving colour to false stories, assiduously ment will appoint a Commission to enquire into the brothel disseminated. Mr. McLoughlin, the last European, has left question, the Government stated that the matter would be left for Afghanisten and reached Peshawar after an exciting experience. the new Governor's decision. He says Bolshevists have taken a big part in the war movement in Afghanistan.

INDEPENDENT TRIBES UNAFFECTED.

Simla, May 9. Afghan forces at Landi Kotal, reinforced by enemy troops, have advanced

to Ash Khel, thereby, deliberately encroaching on territory within British limits. A report has been received that a small force of Afghan Regulars has moved into Afghan Mohmand country to stiffen any tribal Lashkars who. (may succeed in rising.

SHANGHAI CONFERENCE BREAKS UP.

AN ULTIMATUM BY THE SOUTHERNERS.

Shanghai, May 13. The China Peace Conference has broken up on a Southern ultimatum and Tang Shao-y1 has wired news of the resignation to The most significant feature of the present situation is the Canton. There is little hope of a settlement. the Amir's exhortations have failed to enlist the sympathies of

The ultimatum included the cancellation of the secret Japanese the independent tribes, from whom he doubtless expected immediate. Agreements, the punishment of the men risking them, the removal. The Afridi Maliks have informed the Politics Agent of unlawful Tachung, the restoration of the old Parliament for ition of su Shin-chang se Provisional

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OUR PEKING LETTER-

(From Our Own Correspondent:)

Peking, May 3.

feelings of the moment are certain to overstep the bounds of restraint and to run away with people's judgement; but if they arO Fresponsible for the creation. of conditions-unfavourable to the Not for some time has China Allies China will defeat her own been so aroused nationally as at object. China's methods must be present over the prospect of her legal and constitutional Fortu- claim for the unfettered return of nately, the better elements Tsingtau being rejected People, appreciate the necessity for such press and Parliament are being an attitude. The Returned Stud- moved to expressions of indignant ents, Chinese Chambers of Com- protestation, and were it not for merce, and Parliament, by their the conference at Shanghai de-action have strengthened the posi- monstrating a still divided coun- tion of their country very isteri- try one might be led to believe ally, and their united opinions, that the homogeneity and reflecting what should be the unanimity of the four hundred views of their compatriots, will million of Chinese were un encourage the Government to questioned and undoubted. But stand firm and continue them to China is still a divided nation. stand by the instructions given The North and South are still the Chinese Peace Delegation. apart and latest reports indicate that the long hoped for reunion is not yet in sight. Nevertheless

The telegrams received during sympathy must be expressed for the week from Paris by the those who at present are dis- Government were calculated to playing a laudable spirit. of dispel the hopes which had been patriotism. Their appeal for the indulged regarding the outcome return of Kiaochów commends of the Peace Canference. They respect. To accede to it may conveyed the frank admission of prove rather awkward for the the British, French and Italian Peace Conference, but

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more pressing America had to recognise this issues have been dealt with, but position and acquiesced in the some time or other it must be decision to refer the question to faced.

a body of experte for settlement. Further, the Big Three indicated that the question of Kinochow True it is that China entered and the Shantung Railway would the war on the side of the Entente have to be settled by Chins and after Britain, France and Italy Japan in accordance with the had concluded agreements with Treaty of 1915 or the Treaty of Japan confirming the letter as 1918. It was this message which inheritor of German rights in

was responsible for the profound Shantung, and these cannot disappointment into which the lightly be violated. Yet China Chinese were plunged in may plead that as the considera middle of the week and the sub- tion involved was immoral the sequent anger and excitement contract is. not binding which prevailed in the less in-law and should therefore intelligent circles. These feelings already be annulled. This principle is were particularly acute in Shan application to Italian claims, nursed their wrath against recognised in its tung, where the people have Legally and morally, therefore, Japan ever China has established a case armies of the Mikado landed since the which ought to ensure a decision in Kiaochou and carried-their in her favour in any impartial military dispositions much tribunal. It may indeed be further than China thought awkward to

have the case consistent with the object in view. brought into court at this period Japan justified this action as and judgement awarded, but that necessary to dispossess Germany consideration need not deter of her. rights in Shantung, to China from filing her pleadings.

How far the native press is to bo criticised for its rather violent

the present time

which she claimed to succeed by military conquest. Had she re- mained satisfied with these Japan might not have found herself might to

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LEST WE FORGET,

Next in point of wickedness, "in

my estimation, stands the cutting down of fruit trees. In order to appreciate what has been done in this matter it must be realised that this is one of the richest fruit districts even in fruit-grow- ing France. Not merely were. there many orchards, and fruit trees round almost every house, and avenues of fruit trees along the roads, but practically every field in the countryside was studded with fine trees, from 20 to 100 years old-apples, peara, and cherries.-H. J. Mackinder MP.in a letter to the Times,” April 21, 1917.

DAY BY DAY.

Apparently the six Russian prisoners who were brought to Hongkong from Bombay under escort of the eight Hongkong men who returned from Kirkes last week, are regarded as particularly dangerous characters by the military authorities. We understand that they will be under an even stronger guard, sent to Vladivostock, shortly, which will be composed of an officer, a non-commissioned officer and sight men. The Russians are reported origin- allyto have been

taken prisoners in Persia and were sent to India. They are supposed to have been released there but were again arrested for trying to causa a riot and preaching sedition.

Fear was expressed that dis appointment might lead to dis- turbances in Shantung of an anti- Japanese nature, which might develop into anti-foreign de- monstrations, it being recalled that the Boxer Movement of 1900 started in this province. Such an occurrence would-be deplorable, but human nature--« and even a worn will turn-

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Later telegrams, however, were not so despondent in tone. In he had taken up the matter again these Minister Lu reported that with the British and American delegates with a view to having the settlement worked out by the Japan as the latter would restore Big Five and not left entirely tö Tsingtau on her own conditions, thereby imposing upon Chine the ratification of the 1919. Treaty which had been forced upon her. Moreover, Japan would only return the empty shell of Tsingtau, keeping the kernel for herself.

Most significant of all, howevAK, is the official statement that if the conditions of the settlement be repugnant to the Chinese Government and the Chinese people the the Treaty of Peace.

Chinese delegates may be instructed not to sign

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