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THE AMERICAN ANARCHIST PLOTS.

PRESIDENT OF THE LW.W. ARRESTED.

Washington, June 3. A man's head has been discovered on a roof three hundred feet from the Attorney General's house. This and other clues are Expected to lead to the apprehension of the Anarchist plotters" whose headquarters are believed to be in Philadelphia.

In the Sogare, after speeches denouncing the bomb outrages, Senator Walsh (Democrat) re-introduced a Bill which failed to pass last winter providing for more severe penalties for acts of violence designed to overthrow the Government.

The Police at "Pittsburg have arrested Nr. Johnson, President of the Independent Workers of the World. Johnson barricaded his house and heartlessly shot with revolvers the detectives before being ore powered.

THE PEACE CELEBRATIONS. “

FEATURES OF LONDON PROGRAMME.

London, June 4. In the House of Commons at question-time. Mr. Walter Long stated that it was intended that the Peace Celebrations should in- elude a march of naval men through London and the visit of a squadron to the Thames, where the public would be allowed to inspect the ships.

TRIBUTE TO MERCANTILE MARINE.

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London, June 4. One of the greatest days of the Peace Celebrations in London will be the tribute of the Thames to the Mercantile Marine, when 300 boats manned by merchant seamen, decorated with flags will form a pageant from the Tower Bridge to Chelsea. It is hoped that on this occasion all London will be singing, led by chairs of 50.000 trained voices, located along the river embankments. Thirty bands have been arranged for and the decorations of the shores, bridges and strings of barges will be of a kind never before attempted in the history of the Thames.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11. 1919.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

PETROGRAD TAKEN ?

Stockholm, June 4.

A telegram from Murmansk states that an Army chiefly composed of Esthonians and Finns has taken Petrograd.. There is no confirmation of this news.

THE PARIS STRIKE.

SITUATION BECOMING ACUTE,

Paris, June 4.

The strike situation is steadily becoming worse. The strikers now number 350,000. Most of the underground railways are closed. also the tram and bus services.

The strikers demand the immediate application of an eight- hour day without reduction of wages. All the workers in the metal and engineering trades are now out. The electrical workers appear to be ready to strike. The Military has taken over the electrical works at Evry and Vitry.

MORE TRADES AFFECTED.

Paris, June 3. The strike is threatening the Paris metallurgical industry. Workers from the clothing and millinery trades are already out. The tubes have stopped.

Generally speaking. the employers accept an eight-hour day, but are resisting the workmen's' demand for increased rates. -- Raras.

FRENCH GENERAL HONOURED.

Paris, June 4.

A message from Mayence says General Sir William Robertson has arrived and been ceremoniously received. He presented General Mangin with the insignia of the Order of the Bath

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ENTRUSSIA

LOANS TO CHINA

THE NEW CONSORTIUM.

London, June 4.

In the House of Commons, replying to Sir Stuart Coats, Mr. Harmsworth stated that on the initiative of the American Govern- ment negotiations had been proceeding for some months for the formation of a new International Consortium for financing loans to China The British Government would naturally fully support any British Group formed to participate in such a Consortium. With regard to the alleged monopoly, the Government from the. outset of the negotiations had made it clear that there could be no question of exclusive official support to the British Group. unless the Group was enlarged so as render it sufficiently representative of financial houses of good standing, interested in loans to China, to give no cause for criticism.

BRITAIN'S COAL INDUSTRY.

DEARER PRICES OR INCREASED TAXATION,

London, June 4.

In the House of Commons, Sir Auckland Geddes stated that the coal position was serio s The estimated output for the twelve months from July next, when reduced hours would be enforced, was under 217,000.000 tons annually, compared with 287,000,000 tons in 1913. The consumption of coal for inland purposes and bunkers in 1918 was 196,000,000 tons. compared with 210,000.000 tons in 1913. and the exports 34,000,000 tons. compared with 77,000,000 tons. In order to preserve approximately the same quantity of coal for inland consumption and bunkers from July, 1919, all present restrictions on nsumption must be fully maintained and exports must be reduced

23,000,000 tons annually.

The estimated deficit in the coal industry for the twelve months from July will be £46,500,000. meaning an increase in price of 4. 6d. per ton..or the deficiency falling on the taxpayer.

OBITUARY.

SIK BOVERTON REDWOOD.

London, June 4. The death is announced of Sir Boverton Redwood, F.R.SE, 1issoo. Inst. C.E., M.I.M.E., etc.

The late Sir Boverton Redwood was Adviser on Petroleum "to the Admiralty, the Home Office, the India Uffice and the Colonial Office, and was the author of numerous treatises on this subject.]

THE SUEZ CANAL STRIKE.

London, June 4.

In the House of Commons, Mr. Harmsworth stated that the British Directors of the Suez Canal Company reported on May 19 that the questions raised by the strikers had been discussed tele- Graphically with Paris, with every prospect of a settlement. The strike was not based on labour conditions but was of a political character. The intervention of the British authorities was limited to maintaining order and assuring the vital services of the Canal.

EPSOM.

ROYAL VICTORY..

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London, June 4.

At Epsom, despite rain, there was an enormous attendance. Their Majesties were present and the King's horse Viceroy won the Stewards' Handicap, évoking the greatest enthusiasm...

DR.. MORRISON UNDERGOES OPERATION.

London June 4. of Peking, has undergone a successful operation and in doing well:

Malta, June 4.

Admiral Sir John de Robeck will succeed Admiral Sir S.A.G. Calthorpe as Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Fleet..

It is understood that Admiral Calthorpe remains as High Com- missioner in Constantinople and will eventually become first British Ambassador under the new regime there.

FOLLOWING GERMANY'S LEAD.

AUSTRIA DECLARES PEACE TERMS IMPOSSIBLE.

Copenhagen, June 4.. According to a message from Vienna, the Press states that the Cabinet has discussed the peace terms and unanimously decided that they are unacceptable and impossible.

SPARTACIST LEADER TO DIE.

Copenhagen, June 4. A message from Munich, dated June 3, says a Court Martial has condemned the Spartacist leader. Levide, to death. for high treason.

PLEADING FOR AUSTRIA.

HER RESPONSIBILITY.

Paris, June 3.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

BETTER NEWS FROM INDIA.

ABOLITION OF MARTIAL LAW,

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Simis, June 9. The Viceroy, on the recommendation of the Lieutenant Governor and with the approval of the General Officer Commanding, has abolished Martial Law in the Punjab in all areas to-day and in the Lahore civil cantonment from the 11th inst. except on railway lands, for military reasons.

THE RHENISH REPUBLIC,

SNUBBED BY GERMAN GOVERNMENT.

Berlin, June 3,

The chief Austrian delegate, in his reply to the presentation of the peace terms, made a generally favourable impression by pleading eloquently for the new Austrian Republic, which, he said; could not It is semi-officially announced that Herr Scheidemann has be considered as a successor to the Hapsburg Monarchy, but he was received a despatch from "a certain Dr. Dorton" notifying the pro- willing to acknowledge that the principle in the change of govern-clamation of the Rhenish Republic and requesting assent to the ment did not relieve the State of the responsibility of Austria, she Republic's co-operation at the Peace Conference to which it applied being ready to assume her dreadful inheritance-Havas.

for admission.

AUSTRIA AND CHINA.

PRIVILEGES RENOUNCEÜ.

Paris, June 3. Austria renounces in favour of China all the privileges and indemnities resulting from the Boxer Protocol of 1901, and all the buildings, barracks, and ship wireless plant in the Austrian Can- cession of Tiectsin, which is to be opened to international use.--Haros.

FRANCE AND THE RHINELAND' REPUBLIC.

Paris, June 3.

Mistrust is prevailing in Paris regarding the proclamation of the Rhineland Republic. If sincere, it would be the most important news to come from Germany since November last.-Haqs.

AUSTRIA AND SIAM.

TREATIES NULL AND VOLD. '.

Paris, June 3. Austria declares that, all the treaties with Siam are abolished since July 22, 1917, Austria's State property becoming Blam'em Hovos.

A GERMAN PROTEST.

FRENCH ACCUSED OF VIOLATING ARMISTICE,

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Berlin, June 3.

The Imperial Government has replied that it has instructed the prosecution for high treason of Dr. Dorten and other members of the so-called Government of the Rhenish Republic. It declares that the official acts of the new Government are null and void and urges the local population to disobey its decrees.

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS..

From Our Own Correspondent.)

THE MARAMA "

NO GROUNDS FOR COMPLAINTS.

Singapore, June 9,

Two Board of Trade surveyors inspected the Marama on her arrival in England and reported that there were no reasonable grounds for complaints regarding overcrowding or insauítariness.

DIED IN ENGLAND.

Singapore, June 9. The death has occurred in England of Sir Hugh Fort,, & former well-known lawyer and racing men in Singapore.

· THE SHANGHAI SITUATION.

Shanghai, June 10, The railway employees are on; strike and all trains have ceased. The mafoos also, are on strike "and carriages are unobtainable. Only a few automobiles are running..

The German Armistice Commission at Spa has handed Marshal Foch a Note declaring that the French occupation authorities are promoting treasonable movements in the Rhineland and have Delegates of Chinese employees in foreign hongs met and arrested Germans who had removed posters proclaiming the Rhonish decided not to strike. The Robbers Guild has decided to cease Republic, have theatened to stop the food supplies of towns opposed activities so that the Chinese will be freer to act to the foundation of the new Republic, and have expelled the local Peking Celegraphs that Tsso-Ju-Jin, Chang Chung-hsiang Government. The President of the German Government protests Lachung yu hays”, been distinsekt "as-- students ¿demsid most sharply against this gross violation of the Armistice con- | and ditions."

To-Day's Exchange. The closing rate of the dollar on demand so-day was 3s 6.11-16d.

The Weather.

Forecast:-Fine. Barometer→→→→→ 29.56. Temperature 2 p.m.-27. Humidity 2 p.mi. ~~~72.

TELEGRAMS.

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THE SILVER MARKET.

London, June 3.

Silver is quoted at 53/1/4d. The market is quiet.

LEST WE FORGET.

At Thildonck, about 15 Sep- tember, at the battle of Haecht I saw the body of a little girl of about, seven or eight years of age killed in front of a house with- her hands and her, feet off I think she had been killed the same day. The Germans had just vacated the village. The soldiers of my company saw it The sister of a soldier came up to visit her brother when we were in the trenches at Wespelser and said that she had been raped by 17 Germans the same night. Thất, was some days, before. She was crying; and was about 22 years of age. She fled towards Antwerp I was a prisoner of the Germans. in Liege; I escaped with seven men of my company. I have, kept a Campaign Diary in which I have written down this story. I understand German.. We wera- illtreated and they spat în MBY face. They called me a pir “Schweinehund”; we were lef without foodOficial deposition, of Belgian soldier before the Committee on German. Outrages.

DON'T FORGET.

Victori Corone