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THE RUSSO-POLISH QUESTION. His Majesty has postponed his visit to Scotland in consequence

The announcement that the of the seriousness of the political situation.

Reater learns that every effort is being made by the British and assistance of Scotland Yard bas French Governments to come to agreement. There is every prospect been invoked by the Canadian that a satisfactory solution will be reached. In the event of difficultyPolice to solve the problem of the Mr. Lloyd George and Lord Curzon will probably meet M. Millerand strange disappearance of Mr. at Boulogne during the week-end.

Ambrose J. Small, the millionaire Londan. Aug. 13. theatrical magnate, of Toronto, There is general public antiety in London and Paris to do the discloses one of the strangest best to assist the Governments to repair the breach of Anglo-French missing-man mysteries of modera relations. M. Millerand, speaking at Noyon, declared the allies ware times.

Inquiries made in London and] united and would remain united. There were inevitable divergencies, due to national characteristics, bat the union would continue which the chief provincial towns have

thus far proved fruitless. was forged and wrought by severe trials.

Mrs. Small, the missing man's A high French official, interviewed by Reuter in Paris, declared | that both Governments should take steps to avoid soch misunder-wife, and the Capital Trust Com- pany of Ottawa and Toronto. standings.

It is generally hoped that Renter's revelation will have the effect trustees for his estate, bare offered the record reward of £10,000 for of preventing isolated action like France's in future.

Washington, Aug. 12.

information as to his whereabouts, Diplomatic circles consider the State Department's note on theif alive, or, alternately, £3,000 for: Polish situation had a threefold purpose, firstly to give moral supporthe recovery of his dead body. to Poland, secondly to appeal to the masses in Russia to throw of the VALDABLE WAR BONDS MISSING. A reward of £1,000 has also Bolshevist yoke and establish a constitutional Government, and thirdly to influence ather nations in recognising the Bolshevista. While no been offered for information as to specific mention of the Japanese occupation of Siberia is made it is the whereabouts of Mr. John generally believed. Mr. Coldy referred to Japanese forces in his Doughts. Mr. Small's secretary, allusion to favouring the withdrawal of foreign troops from Russian who disappeared three days after] his employer. A warrant bas territory.

Washington, Aug. 14. been issued for Mr. Doughty's Although there is little doubt that America's sympathies incline arrest on a charge of the theft of towards Wrangel, the Government will probably withhold recognition between £20,000 and £30,000| unless it becures necessary to establish direct contact, when re-worth of War Bonds, which the cognition will be merely provisional. The government appears still police found to be missing when uncertain regarding Poland and awaits suggestions from other Gov-libey opened Mr-Small's sait

deposit saula ernments in reply to the recent note.

The police state laccording to The text is published of the reply of M. Millerand to the American the Lily Express) that they bava | note on Russia. The reply states that the French Government is definite proof that Mr. Doughty, his disappearance. entirely in accord with the views of the American Government and following denounces the Soviet Government as being entirely unrepresentative resided for nearly three weeks in of the Russian nation, and whose regime is founded on negation of Montreal, and vanished thereafter all principles of honour and goed faith. The French Government as suddenly as he had appeared, cannot have official relations with a Government which resolved to leavingluggage and private letters conspire against her institations.

Paris, Aug. 13.

The Foreign Office points out that the recognition of General Wrangel implies no question of military assistance, which will not be given until after the exchange of views with Britain

Moscow has announced that peace has been signed with Armenia.

London, Aug. 13.

behind him. Even his shaving) outfit was left out on the wash- hand-stard, as if he had dis appeared in a great hurry.

the

Mr. Small was last seen sitting in his office at the Grand Opera The political situation was considerably eased to-day by the House. Toronto, which he owned, French Foreign Office statement that France will not take any steps on the afternoon of Deceraber 2, to furnish Wrangel with military aid until after the exchange of views and although more than six aller the position, for months hare now elapsed since

and with Britain. This appears completely to

hi disappearance. hitherto the impression was that France had decided to aid him

In view of this detective forces of Canada and whatever the outcome of the Minsk Conference. development it is believed Mr. Lloyd George will be able to announce the United States have "combed" in the House of Commons on Monday that the incident is closed and the American continens for the that the Allies are united on the policy that can be adopted towards faintest trace of the missing man or bis movements, the case is asl mach a profound mystery now as it was ther

Russia.

London, Aug. 13.

HIS LAST JET. The mystery is enhanced by

The National Conference of the Labour Party and the Trades Union Congress, attended by 1,4 delegates, adopted a resolution pledging itself to resist any and every form of military and naval intervention against Soviet Russia, and authorising the Council of the fact that Mr. Small shortly Action to call a strike if necessary to enforce the pledge.

before the vanished disposed of Labour further refuses to be associated with any alliance between most of his theatrical interests Britain and France or any other country which commits it to the for £350,000. He had received a support of Wrangel and Poland, or to supply munitions on other war ebeque on account for £200.000. The Conference is last known action on the materials for any form of attack upon Russia. instructed the Council of Action to remain in being until they have afternoon of his disappearence, secured: (1) An absolute gaurantee that the armed forces of Britain was to pay in this cheque to a shall not be used to support any naval er military effort against the local bank.

Did Mr. Small disappear of his bis Soviet Government; (2) Withdrawal of all British naval forces operating as a blockading influence against Russia: (0) Recognition own accord. has he lost of the Russian Soviet Government and establishment of unrestricted memory, is he the victim of foul

play, or has he been kidnapped? trading and commercial relations betweez Britain and Russia.

Organised Labour's ultimatum to the Government is a challenge to wreck the British constitution if necessary in order to prevent war. with Russia. Moreover today Labour pledged itself to a national revolution unless the Government removes all traces of a blockading poli against Russia and establishes direct trade and commerce therewith. There seems no doubt that the extremists have captured Labour and stampeded the movement into saying it would have revolution, not a mere strike, to save Red Russia.

Brussels. Aug. 13.

THE NEW BISLEY.

"TIN_HAT TARGETS SUPPLANT BULL'S-EYE When the marksmen of the Empire reassembled on the Surrey Downs for the first real post-war

The International Seamen's Congress adopted a resolution Bisley. they were confronted by declaring that in order to prevent future wars seamen will refuse a new type of target, which seems to transport troops and munitions. This is applicable to the Russasspred of the colloquial title of the tin hat." Even before the Polish confict.

London. Aug. 15. war the old "bull's-eye, whose Reater learns that the statement that Mr. 1 yd George advised military utility had long been the Poles that the Russian terms were fair and ought to be accepted scouted by the War Office, bad is incorrect. The communication addressed on what to Warsaw was begun to give place to the figure decided at meeting of the Cabinet did not advise the Poles to accept target, representative of the head bet only intimated that if the Soviet terms were bona fide the Gov-and shoulders of a man which ernment believed the British people would not approve of a declarn-filled so familiar a place in the life of the new Army recruit dor- tion of war in order to obtain better terms for Poland.

The new target is Paris, Aug. 14, ing the war. The "Temps" says it is reported from Moscow that the British a development of the same idea. Government has submitted the following conditions for the recogni- But, instead of the brown patch tion of the Soviet Government: Cessation on both sides of direct and on the green background, it takes indirect hostilities, mutual repatriation of civil and military pri- the form of a black semi-circle on soners, agreement regarding reparation for damages sustained by a field of grey, while the lower private individuals (Britain agreeing that she would not require balf of the target is sandy colour. of ed, the whole being supposed to immediate settlement hereanent), and acceptance by Britain

represent a shrapnel helmet ap- Russia's conditions.

London, Aug. 12. pearing against the sky-line over While the Reuter learns from Warsaw (10th August) that both adversaries a line of trenches are apparently engaged in regrouping their forces for a decisive marksman bas only half a circle stroke. The defence of Warsaw northward is assured by Haller's as an aiming mark, the whole ball," the new volunteer army, whose base at the confluence of the rivers Narew('circle counts as a and Bar has been considerably strengthened by defensive works. diameter of which has been ex- Fierce fighting is proceeding on a hundred mile front along the tended from six to eight inches. middle Bag. While north of Brestlitovsk the Russians crossed to This will be the target for all the principal competitions, including the left bank of the river, the Poles hold both banks further south.

the King's Prize, at ranges up to Warsaw, Aug. 18.

and including 600 yards.

A Polish communique of yesterday's date speaks of the repulse

Bide by side with the develop- of desperate enemy attacks in the northern sector. The Reds are trying at all costs to drive the Foles from Paltalk. The increased ment of the utilitarian target bas activity of Budenny's Cavalry is reported from the southern sector. been the growing use of the Budeany's Cavalry penetrated as far as Cholajow. A Polish counter-Service rifle in its ordinary state, attack is proceeding.. Ukrainian detachments which retired behind and minus all the contrivances Strypa have regained their old positions.

Constantinople, Aug. 14.

A report from the Crimea states that General Wrangel defeated the Thirteenth Red Army, capturing four thousand prisoners, thirty nine guys and other material. Wrangel's fleet bombarded Otcheko in order to open the Dnieper. :

Warsaw, Aug. 18

General Weygand has declined, to undertake the office of Chief of-Staff of the Polish Army, although he will continue to set as Adviser General..

and adds which the marksman was able to bring to his command in the old days. This is a changes which the War Chico has long pressed upon the National Rifle Associa tion and, in harmony with the desire of the military authorities, **in France, will be the short rifle as carried by the

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