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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

BOLSHEVIKS IN RETREAT.

London, Oct. 16

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

With the encircling by their enemies and intensifying preasure the collapse of Bolshevism so long forecasted seems at length to be rapidly approaching. It is authoritatively pointed out that General Yudenitch is working in close touch with the Allied representatives and with Denikin and Kolchak All three leaders have consistently rejected over tares tram Germany. Yudenitch issued a communique yester day confirming the captures of prisoners and trains (cabled yesterday morning) in the operations preceding the capture of Tolossova. He adds that a Bolshevik brigade was wiped oat in the direction of Luga, while with the object of driving the Bolsheviks to the Baltic another ellensive has opened northwards. The main drive whose immediate objective is Catchina has advanced.

Helsingfors, Oct. 15. The North-West Russian Minister of Commerce has arrived here with a view to obtaining the Finnish goods needed at Petrograd when it is re-occupied.

Copenhagen, Oct. 16, Bermondt's army crossed the Dvina at Kuban. He intends to capture Riga by a turning movement.

London, Oct. 16.

A Lettish eenuunique dated yesterday says: Our situn- tion is secure. We have fought our way across the Dvina and operations are now developing favourably for us.

The situation in the Baltic States is authoritatively ex- plained as follows: The Baltic States of Esthonia. Lithuania and Latvia who are fighting the Bolshevists have been treacherously attacked in the rear by a Russo-German force led by Col Bermont, who is impudently and unfoundedly asserting that he is acting only in self-defence and represent- ing the so-called Russian Government, whereas he is really a mere adventurer who has received and probably is still receiving support from the German Army in Latvia under Fon der Goltz, who used every excuse to keep his troops in the country long after their withdrawal was demanded br the Entente and ordered by the German Government Ton der Galtz permitted, indeed encouraged, large numbers of his men to enlist in the new Russo-German Army. The other parties concerned are the German Government, which is bound to comply with the Entente demands for withdrawal of its troops from the Baltic States, but has consistently eraded its responsibilities, and the North-west Russian Gov- erament, in which General Yudenitch is War Minister, and for which the Russian elements of Bermont's army were orginally recruited, but who are entirely unsympathetic with the present action of that army and bave dismissed Bermont from their service. The Allies policy has always been to prevent the Baltic States being overrun by the Bolshevists or Germans and thereanent to get Fon der Goltz and his Cer mans out of the country,

The present situation may roughly be summed up as follows: The Germans and Russians have overrun Latvia as far as a line from the mouth of the Drina to Mitau and Shavli, bat have failed to take Riga or to decisively defeat the Lettish Army. Their first surprise attack therefore failed and as Bermont is now disowned by everybody and outlawed by Yudenitch, who is Koltchak's representative the Lettish Government hope, with the assistance of Esthenia and Lithuania and the goodwill of the Entente, to recover all ther hare lost and liquidate the German menace forever.

The Times" correspondent oa the eastern front reports (Oct. 12) that the Red Army in Eastera Turkestan was sur- rounded zad has been compelled to surrender unconditionally. The prisoners number 23,000.

The latest authoritative news regarding South Russia shows that nikin's extreme left has takez, Chernigus and is advancing northward along the East Dnieper towards Gomel. The right and centre crossed the Dou on a two hundred mile front rem Voronej to eighty miles north-west of Tsaritsin. driving back the Bolshevists everywhere north-eastwards and northwards. In East Russia, owing to the demands on other fronts, the Bolsheviks are reduced to a strict defensive line behind the Tobol line.

a telegram from Omsk (Det. 14) says the Bolsheviks are retreating along the whole of the front. taking away all the population between sixteen and fifty, together with cattle.

A Bolshevik wireless pretses indignation that plebiscite of Moscow workers resulted in a majority against the Soviet and for Koltchak. The Council of People's Com- missaries replied by declaring Koltchak and bis supporters out laws and ordering the arrest of all the Allies in Siberia.

Copenhagen, Oct. 16.

The "Berlingske Tideade" reports that Yudenitch has captured the fortress of Gatchina and continued his advance towards Krasnoyeselo and Zarskoyeselo. A newspaper at Helsingfors declares that the Bolsheviks have began evacuat- ing Petrograd, the army having refused to fight

London, Oct. 18.

All the newspapers are demanding an authoritative ex- planatory statement of the policy towards Russia, especially in connection with the Allies' precise relations with the Various "White" Russian armies and the Baltic States. also the relations of these armies and States with each other. The question asked is: What will happen when Bolshevism Snally collapses? Will the influence behind the new Russian Government or Government be German or Allied? "Man- chester Guardian" appeals to someone in high position com- manding respect, for example Lord Robert Cecil, to speak a few words of truth and honesty about such important matters.

GERMAN EVACUATION OF POLAND.

Paris, Oct. 14.

The Supreme Council Commission which is presided over by H. Jules Canbon will take steps to ensure the execution of Articles 100 and 104 of the Versailles Treaty concerning evacuation by the Germans of the territory attributed to Poland-Havas.

THE CHURCH AND SPIRITUALISM.

London, Oct. 16.

A lively debate on spiritualism at tife Church Congress at Leicester ended in the Archbishop of Canterbary an nouncing that the Church had not overlooked the subject, which would be considered at the Lambeth Conference in 1990. Brens have been taken to secure enquiry by well-known men and women experts whose report will be submitted to the Conference.

FRENCH SHIPPING STRIKE.

The shipping strike has ended.

HUNGARIAN AFFAIRS,

Brest, Oct. 16.

Budapest, Oct. 18. Premier Freiedrich, replying to a deputation of the ne Royalist Party, declared that he was convinced the over- whelming majority of the people desired the restoration of the Monarche, but the decision theresnent and the personal aspect should be decided by the nation.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1919.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE NEEDS OF THE NATION,

London, Oct. 16. Mr. Lloyd Georgs on the occasion of the conferment of the Freedom of Sheffield, mentioned that Sheffield produced ninety per cent. of the steel for Britain's war requirements If the battered shield of Prussian militarism lay rusted and rent on the ground one would find thereon the dent of Sheffield steel.

He sympathetically referred to President Wilson's illness, which he described as a serious blow to the peace of the world and the cause of humanity.

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The Premier delivers an address to-night.

London, Oet. 16. Mr. Lloyd George, speaking at Sheffield, made eloquent appeal to the nation to settle down to work in earnest to increase production. The national debt before the war was £643,000,000. To-day it was nearly £3,000,000,000. The whole nation had to bear heavier burdens than ever before. The labouring classes had higher wages, shorter hours and a better standard of living than ever before. They dreaded the return of pre-war conditions. There was only one mode of escape from it: They must increase the national income by increasing national production. That was the urgeas need The of the day in this country and every other country. perpetuation of the spirit of war was fatal to industry. The worst was over. He could see symptoms even in the most desperate areas of coming peace. We must also have peace at home. To secure production we must have everybody working with goodwill and to secure goodwill there must be confidence: Capital must have confidence that its enterprise would be fairly remunerated. Labour must feel confident that it would share the rewards and prosperity and feel it was a real partner in the business.

Referring to Germany the Premier said it was not the British habis to nag, harry, insult or trample down a beaten loe who acknowledged defeat. As long as Germany conforma to the conditions laid down in the peace terms we must give the enemy a fair chance to lead a decent, peaceable and honourable existence. This was to the interest of the whole world, not merely Germany. He concluded orging the im- parative need of a good understanding between Capital and. Labour, wheresnent the Government could do bet little. The. Premier emphasised the necessity for greater industrial use of machinery, also electricity.

THE FLIGHT TO AUSTRALIA:

London, Oct. 16.

Despite enormous difficulties of the flight to Aus tralia, four machines have entered for the Australian Govera ment's prize for the flight from Britain to Australia in thirty days. The competition is under the centroi of the Royal Aero Club. The competitors are: Capt. Matthews, announced to start on 20th. Oct. flying a Sopwith similar to Hawker's trans-Atlantic bus; Capt. Howell, in a Martinsyde, speeded at a hundred miles an hour; Lieutenant Douglas, in an Alliance machine claimed to be capable of a fight of three thousand miles and fitted with powerful wireless. The fourth and largest is the Blackburn aeroplane, with wireless, under the navigation of Capt. Wilkins, with whom are two pilots and one engiarer. Wilkins is the well-known Polar explorer, second in command of the Stefansson expedition The Aus- tralian Government is despatching a wireless steamer to patrol the ocean between Timor and Port. Darwin with a view to picking up the aviators' wireless. These British aviators are embarking on the world's greatest aerial adventure. Their progress will be watched breathlessly by both hemispheres owing to the very rigorous nature of the test of physical and mechanical endurance, especially between India and Aus tralia, as the fight from Java onwards. 1,750 mies. is afore comparable with the severity of the trans-Atlantic fight. The British and Commonwealth Governments have done their utmost to lessen the risk and arrange for stopping places. Although the com, supples of fuel and survey of the route. petitors have beer. warned that the route is largely unready. they have decided upon an immediate attempt, gallantly accepting the risks of flights over a route involving regions of rugged, volcanic islands, the jungle, and the swamps of Burma and the Malay Peninsula and Dutch East Indies. The Air Ministry advised the competitors to convert their aero- Planes into seaplanes at Calcutta.

THE AIR CONVENTION.

Paris, Oct. 14. Plenipotentaries of thirty, Allied Powers signed yesterday

a Convention regulating the future conditions of air traffic. China and Siam are among the signers.

The airman Jansen completed yesterday in less than 65 minutes course of 116 miles. Havas.

Washington, Oct. 16.

The United States has refused to sign the Air Coaven- tion on the ground that it does not protect certain American patent rights.

KING ALFONSO.

Paris, Oct. 14- The King of Spain comes to France this week-end and will be the guest of M. Poincare in Rambouillet Castle. The King will devote part of his time to a visit to Verdun and the French battlefront.-HavaS

GERMAN SHIPS FOR THE ALLIES.

Pariz, Oct. 16.

The Supreme Council has drafted a note to Germany de- manding the handing over to the Allies of the German ships ceded in wartime to Dutch companies and the ships at present in German ports.

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THE IRISH PROBLEM.

London, Oct. 16.

Lord Macpherson of Birkenhead has arrived at Dublin.

It is understood the Lord Chancellor's visit is connected with the Government's desire to find a solution of the Irish problem.

THE FRENCH ELECTIONS.

Paris, Oct. 16.

The Chamber has fixed the elections for 18th. November "after voting confidence in the Government.

OBITUARY.

Berlin, Oct 18

The death is announced of Wilhelm von Biemens, head of

the well-known firm hearing his name.

THE SILVER MARKET.

London, Oct. 1L

Silver is quoted 63 1-16d, and es 5-18d., stendy,

VESSELS LOADING.

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EUROPE, U.S.A., ETC.

Prinzessin ...P. & 0...Oct. 21 Delagoa M....N. Y. K. ...Oct. 25 Nikko M..... N. Y. E. ...Oct 25 Stanley D. R. S...Oct. 25 West Inslip...S. & D...Oct. 27 Iconiüm......A.. In ...Oct. 99

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UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS.

THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE- GRAPH COMPANY, LTD.

The following Unclaimed Tele- grans are lying here :-

Nagase, from Osaka. Robert Carter, St. Georges Hotel, from Kobe.

West Cheechiang Hoshun, Street, from Shanghai.

Fukuwayu, from Kobe. Oniec, from Kobe. Townsend, from Kobe.

Chong Wa Tea Club, from Amor.

Wongfongric, Talonphan Hotel, from Chefoo.

265, from Shanghai.

Poon Tayin, Asia Hotel, from Shanghai

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Kaihing, from Amoy. Hengsoonseng from Kobe. Bosen gang, from Taipeh. Sinko igkob, from Kobe. Changyu, fom Tientsin. Fikchechan, from Shangbai.

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Hongkong, Oct. 17, 1919.

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