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Tientsin, 27th July--General ~MyKraasin, M. Kamened and other members of the Rusian Soviet Chang Tso-lin, interviewed by the Delegation called at Downing Street in the afternoon and remained Peking und Tientsin Times, declar- for nearly two hours. Reuter learns that Mr. Lloyd George and Mr. ed that his purpose was the on- Bonar Law received them and that the conversations were condned ification of China. He had not to the continued Soviet advance against the Poles despite the wished for warwith Marshal Tuan armistice overtures. The British Ministers Indulged in the Chi-jui but the latter had sought straightest and frankest talk with the visitors. to protect his followers, who want-

London, Aug. 5 ed division to continue in China

Renter learns that the British note to Russia, mentioned on 4th lin order to make money from

Japanese loana. He said that August, after expressing surprise and regret at the non-receipt of a he had resorted to arms to protect eply to the British message of 2nd July, intimated that if the candi- the President. General Changtions laid down for the London Conference continued to be ignored this must lead to the abandonment of the Conference. The note added said that the punishment of Marshal Tuan should be left to that after their prolonged talk with Mr. Lloyd George and Mr. Bonar the President and that he should Law, the Russian representatives in London are in a position to make

this clear to their chiefs. not be allowed to exercise any further influence in the capital

London, Aug. 5. and should be made to retire With the Bolsheviks only thirty miles from the forts of Warsaw completely from the field of poli-the Polish situation becomes most acute. The "Daily Chronicle" goes tics. General Chang declared that 30 far as to describe the issue as one of peace or war between the he was fighting for no personal Allies and Russia, but the "Daily News" learns that Warsaw is not ends and that he would obey the Jet seriously endangered although »other quartars expect to capture President in the matter of the on Monday while Berlin reports speak of the civilian "population reconstruction of the Govern- already deeing. Hitherto there is no indication of the exact nature ment Questioned regarding the of Britain's assistance to Poland, but it is suggested that in view of fate of Parlament, be' said that the fact of the larger Russian towns suffering a shortage of neces- be had no definite opinion but sities the bèst means of bringing the Bolsheviks to reason will be the that a conference of Tucbuns enforcement of a stringent blockade. Meanwhile events are deve- and representatives of the people|loping rapidly. would be held at Tientsin to

London, Aug. 5.

¡decide the term of Parlia- Reuter correspondent at Paris says that in view of the Polish ment, which, in any case, expired situation the Allied Ambassadors have been hurriedly summoned from in two months. General Chang their vacations to a council to-day to consider their reply to the Ger- said that he was assured of theman request for permission to ase troops defensively in the Allenstein support of all the Southern plebiscite territory. It is pointed out that the request is significant | Generals except General Tag in view of the fact that Allenstien is within striking distance of Chi-yao, whose friendship he was Danzig and the Polish corridor. trying to gain. He repudiated

London, Aug. 5.

the foreign suspicion that the crisis would end in the substitu- The "Times" learns on excellent authority that the Soviet Govern- tion of a new military clique in ment, before the Polish offensive opened, concluded a secret treaty with the place of the Anfu Club and Germany whereby Rusia would be permitted to appropriate all added that party strife must be Poland's arms and stores of foodstuffs, and, after the conquest of eliminated, and, if any militarist Poland. Russia would be allowed to send commissaries to Poland to sought to dominate the country.he control all Polia's exportal Russia would then completely evacuate would become a common enemy. Poland in favour of Germany which would hold Poland as a guarantee General Chang promised that the against Russia's future credits in return for German goods and railway situation should be labour.

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drastic steps has not yet arrived, and it is still hoped there will be no need for such steps, but all measures will be taken for an instant re-imposition of the blockade.

The "Daily Chronicle” says that orders in this connection have already been sent to the Naval Commander.

The opinion in official circles is described as "hardly optimistic”. The "Daily Mail" says that the Cabinet discusses the Bolshevist reply to-day, but it is already understood that the delegates will be asked to leave the country.

The "Daily Chronicle's" political-correspondent, in spite of the - assurances in the reply, expresses the opinion that Moscow is merely, playing for time in order to have the greatest possible advantages.

The "Times" confirms that the Bolshevist terms include free transit across Poland between Germany and Russia. The "Times” describes the crisis as only less tragic than that of August, 1914. It declares that our only positive guarantee is the unwavering co- operation of Britain and France.

London, Aug. 6.

The

As the outcome of a five and half hours conference between the

He had ordered his troops to CON- In the House of Commons, replying to questions. Mr. Lloyd¦ centrate at Nanyuan, Lanfang. George stated that the Government had not yet received any reply to Chingbai and Tongsban and its telegram to the Soviet of the 29th ult. He had just learned that when this concentration had been M. Kameneff, the Soviet representative in London, had received a tele completed. the rolling-stock gram but he did not know the character of it. The Premier then would be freed. Military inter-proceeded to read the latest British telegram to the Soviet. It stated

would be punished.] that if the Soviet insisted on peace conditions being settled between Mr. Arthur Henderson has telegraphed to the local Labour Genera! Chang had no complain: Poland and Russia to the exclusion of other Powers the basis on parties throughout the country advising the organisation of citizen to make

the general which it proposed to conduct the negotiations in London would have demonstrations against intervention and the supply of munitions to attitude of the Powers and fallen to the ground; also if the Soviet took advantage of the delay blockade and resumption of trade relations.

Poland, and demanding peace negotiations and the raising of the he especially appreciated the at- now caused to continue its advance into ethnograpical Poland the titude of the British. Americans Government would be driven to the conclusion that the Soviet did

London, Aug. 6. and French. He and his Allies not intend to respect the liberty and independence of Poland and the sive on the Eng has been arrested and the Poles have launched a coun- According to the latest report from Warsaw the Bolshevik offen- felt that they had their moral situation contemplated in the Government's telegram to M. Tchitter-attack from the north which is developing successfully. suppori. General Chang patcherin of 2015 July would have arisen. Mr. Lloyd George stated that goes have also recaptured Brody. ticularly urged that the Anfuites he and Mr. Bonar Law yesterday interviewed M. Kamene and M. should not be allowed refuge in Krassin and made it clear that the Soviet's conduct necessarily rais the Legation quarter and foreized a suspicion that the Soviet was not sincere in professing its de- Government and the Soviet representatives, M. Krassin and M. concessions. He said that thesire for peace and declaring its intention to respect the liberty and in Kamene have undertaken to communicate with Moscow and re- could no: considered 23 political offenders for they had dependence of Poland, that the suspicion was only removable by the quest reply before the conference on Sunday with A. Millerand immediate conclusion of a fair armistice, and, in view of the invasion and. Marshal Foch at Boolore or Folkestone, when the Allies will acted like robbers and bzd of the invason of enthnographical Poland, the Government would take finally decide their attitude regarding Russia. caused much misery. If protecffective steps to remove all obstacles to the transmission of military tion were accorded them, it would] excite the displeasure of himself supplies to Poland from Danzig. In view of the critical situation Mr. of the House of Commons and eight prominent Trade Union leaders and the whole country. They had ord George refrained from making any further statement at pre-has been issued warning the British public against the possibility of squeezed immense sums from the set but he promised, if the Government's suspicions were confirmed. to drifting into another war, accusing Poland of self-aggrandisement make a full statement on 9th August with regard to further naval and declaring emphatically that British labour will not co-operate. public funds and rendered so account of the missing millions or military steps which it might be necessary to take. from the railways and other Replying to Com. Wedgwood Benn, Mr. Lloyd George declared

Londoo, Aug. 6. sources and had recently issued that the suggestion that the alteration of Russian policy followed Mr.

The Polish Legation has issued a statement controverting several First Year Bonds to the amount Coorchill's article advocating German help against the Bolshevists assertions in 31. Kameneff's note to Mr. Lloyd George whereby of 580,000,000. General Chang in-was ludicrous (Cheers).

Kamene sought to make the Poles responsible for the delays in Aus tended that they should be Replying to Commdr. Kenworthy, Mr. Lloyd George hoped there nection with the holding of the armistke negotiations and for fail severely punished. He praised would be no necessity to take stpes to tighten the blockade of Soviet ing to furnish their armistice delegation with adequate powers to the Japanese official attitude at Russia but that must depend on the answer the Government received negotiate peace. The Legation contends that the proposal to hold

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sits. to Manchuria to create trouble, a fair understanding with the Western Powers who alone were able to: General Cbang said that the re- ym Foland..

port that he was fighting to restore Replying to Col. Wedgwood, Mr. Lloyd George emphasized that he Manchus was an absolute lie. the Soviet advance on Poland was part of a deliberate policy. He General Chang Hsuo himself sincerely hoped it was not an attempt by the Russian military to over- admitted that restoration was throw every effort to make peace. hopeless. General Chang denied

Warsaw, Aug. 3.

that be sought the Presidency or A communique saya: All beary Bolshevik attacks on both fanks Vice Presidency. The Manchu and in the Narer and Sereth sectors have been repulsed. Our action rian Provinces occupied bis in the direction of Brody is developing. whole time and his one desire

London, Aug. 6.

AMERICA' AND THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

Marion, Ohio, Aug. 5. Senator Harding, addressing & meeting opposed to the surrender : of nationality to internationality, said he accepted the principle that no authority other than that of Congress could decläre war for the United States. He continued: "Why make a covenant that would violate the good faith of nations. Suppose, ander Article Ten, armed force was agreed upon and Congress declined to respond, then the executive would be called upon to carry on war without constitutions)

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was to develop their industries 3. Kamene has sent to Mr. Lloyd George the communication authority, or we shoud prove our complete compact to be no more and resources. He wanted to which he received from the Soviet Government which says that Lord than a scrap of paper. We are on the side both of safety and honour, develop and colonise Heilung Curzon's note of 20th July and the Polish Foreign Minister's telegram and hold for ourselves the decision of our obligations to the world." king, which was three times the to Moscow of 22nd July both proposed negotiations "for an armistice size of Chibli and yet had only and peace." but when the Polish delegates arrived at Baranovichi, 2,000,000 people. Moreover, the the found that they were only empowered to deal with military development of Inner Mongolia problemas and their limited powers did not correspond to the tasks had barely begun.

with which the conference of delegates was to deal in accordance with the proposals of both the British and Russian Governments.

The American Ship and Commerce Corporation has announced the purchase and amalgamation with the America-Hawailan Steam- said that he bad nothing to hide. The note states it is essential to demand guarantees such as ship and other companies. The combined fleet totals over eighty, and would gladly keep the press partial disarmamant, cessation of recruiting, etc. which will prevent ships, aggregating 600,000 tons. informed of developments. The

Poland using the period of the armistice for a renewal of hostilities. linterview has created a very

It is recalled that the Commerce Corporation recently agreed to favourable impression in Tien before the conclusion of an armistice, and the continuance of the

International law in no way required a suspension of operations operate the Hamburg-America trade routes from San Diego. tain, because of its evident olshevik advance would in no way prejudge the nature of the Peace

General Chang, in conclusion,

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The first definite set of hostility of General Cantu's rebellion occurred at Ensenada, where Cente's forces seized the Mexican patrol ship Tecate, shooting the captain and some members of the crew and arresting others.

- THE PANAMA CANAL.

The note concludes by renewing the Soviet's pledge to respect Poland's independence, grant wider frontiers than indicated by the Supreme Council and the British note of 20th July, and insists that Tokyo, July 16-The Aviation the proposed London Conference be solely between Soviet Russia and School authorities have decided the leading Entente Powers. to produce aeroplanes of a parels

London, Aug. 6. Japanese type. Among the There is nothing authoritative yet published regarding the aeroplanes of Japanese type al-Soviet's reply to which Mr. Loyd George referred in the House of ready under construction at the Commons.yesterday, but various forecasts are published. branch depot of the Military According to the "Daily Telegraph," the Soviet is ready to

Washington, Aug. 6. supply Department, Tokorozawa, conclude a separate peace with Foland, and is willing to recognise

A total of 2.478 commercialcraft, aggregating 8,500,000 tons passed. is a machine with the

apper the independence of Poland, but operations must continue all the through the Panama Canal for the year ended June 30th. This is a plane 10,750 metres long, and the Polish delegates return to the Russian lines with proper credentials, record. lower plane 10,800 metres long, The Soviet, however, does not intend to raise terms on a sliding scale which will carry an American proportionately with the success of the present operations. Holescat 125 H.P. Engine. This

According to the "Daily Mail," the Bolshevista consider they are machine is expected to be com-entitled to continue to advance under military international law. pleted towards the end of this They decline to admit the Russian border States to the conference. The "Times" correspondent in Paris says that in order to impres month. Preparations are also Meanwhile, the vaguest reports, continue to circulate in regard to the Lyons pilk-market, traders have been requested to: being made for the construction British military and naval action, but it is denied that the Govern wireless station for transmission of daily pr of the machines for fighting, yur ment has decided to mobilise forthwith four British divisions and isuing and ze connoitring | Per the whole Navy. It is pointed out that the time for taking, such

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