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DEVASTATED FRANCE.

Appreciation of Hong- kong's Help.

The following letters are for warded us for publication:- To Mension Paul Hyozipthe

Lesson.

110, Rue du Bae. Paris.

WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

SINN FEINERS AS HOSTAGES.

London, Dec. 19. declaring that Sinn Fein was

Father O'Flannagan in a further message to Mr. Llord George, peaceful and political organisation and that violent attacks thereon would inevitably lead to violent reactions, says that reconciliation is only possible when representa- tives of both nations meet as equals to draw up an agreement. Ha denies having closed the door, though he may have discovered it closed when he thought to find it open.

Was

Sir, I have, under the direction of our Committee, great pleasure

Au extraordinary coup by the Crown Forces in Galway in handing you herewith a draft made yesterday morning. The police and military in mobile. craft on Paris, for Fes. 24127.90 surrounded the wild, rocky Aran Islands, which they systematically Francs two hundred and seventy, [searched for most desperate revolutionaries believed to be in hiding four thousand one hundred and there. Seren were arrested, two shot deal and three woanded in twenty-seven and niaty centimes). | trying to escape,

London, Dec. 20. The Omer Commanding the Kerry district announces that in carried in military lorries as hostages.

of ambushes, Sian Fein leaders will henceforth be

This subscription has been par- ticipated in by the Chinese, Por- tuguese, Japanese, Swiss, Ameri-consequence can and British rommunities in Hongkong, with the very kind as sistance of M. le Consul de France and our other French friends at this Fort, and is seat to you in the hope that, under your direc- tion, and with the assistance of the French Minister of Recon- struction, it may in some small degree alleviate the present dis tress in the War Devastated Re- gions of France.

The Military Governors of Cork and Kerry have ordered the leaders of the Irish Republican Army to be carried in Government motors in future as hostages. Two hostages were shot dead or Saturday night. Bath had been in custody at Cashel. taken out en Saturday to accompany a military lorry on a journey They were which was uneventful, until their return was almost completed, when they were shot, it is alleged, by the military for a reason unknown.

CONSTANTINE RETURNS-

the

Athens, Dec. 19. Cathedral, and then to the Royal Palace, Amid scenes of indescribable | Constantine has arrived, and immediately proceeded to enthusiasm.

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Capt. Basil Taylor, the Hon. Secretary, and Mrs. Basil Taylor the originsters of the Fund, who are well-known to you, have re- turned to Europe and have pro-agonising emotion" of his exile. The people's unanimous

Constantine, in a message to the Greek people, recalls the mised to communicate with You and gave you any further informa-1 of my people." He says that his life henceforth will be devoted to proved the truth of his father's device "My strength is in the love the strict observance of constitutional right, aiming to of the Fund that may be in their tranquillity at home and national re-establishment abroad, relying on power. Their address is: D. Rosary the heroic Army, Gardens, London, S.W.

tion that may be of interest to you or any assistance on behalf.

We have the honour to be, Sir, with all geed wishes,

J. L CROCKATT. Member of Committee.

H. MATHESON,

Hon. Treasurer. To the Members of the Hongkong Fund for War Devastated France:

Gentlemen-After a long delay owing to the distance between us and also to a journey in Eastern Europe from which I have just re- turned, your letter and cheque. dated August 5th, are at last to hacd.

THE COST OF THE WAR.

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London. Dec. 20.

In the House of Commons, replying to Sir Arthor Shirley Bean. Mr. Lloyd George said it was substantially correct that the war cost 30,000,000 casualties, 9,000,000 deaths and 250,000,000,000 directly and $67,000,000,000 indirectly.

Sir Frederick all suggested that the question of fresh naval construction be discussed with the United States and Japan, before deciding on a new British naval programme in order to see whether an arrangement could be reached for reducing the naval expenditure tu a minimum, asistent with national safety. Mr. Lloyd George gave en assurance that the Imperial Defence Committee would consider the question.

THE FALL IN EXCHANGE.

Bombay, Dec. 20,

For the latter you will find here with a separate receipt, and in The anxiety of merchants having to the fall in exchange and prompt acknowledgment of both stagnation of trade.s evidenced by a resolution of the Bombay Native I am cabling to-day to your Hon. Piece Goods Merchants Association that until the authorities take Treasurer, Mr. H. Matheson.steps to remove trade difficulties, no merchants shall order or buy any through the Anglo-American Tele- British or foreign plece goods, or gods from up country, the effect graph Company.

of which would be to prevent the auctioning of goods now lying in docks originally ordered on a basis of two shillings exchange, whereof ordering firms were unable to take delivery.

FRANCE AND GERMANY.

Paris. Dec. 15.

What I wish to express above all things in this letter is my deepest sense of gratitude a French- man for the thoughtful initiative of your Committee and the mug- nificent generosity of your subs

ribers to whom I would wish you In the Chamber of Deputies the Premier, answering a question to kindly convey this feeling. as to how for advanced Germany's disarmament was, staled that

Indeed, Hongkong has scored a surprisingly high recursions felt in some quarters as to the possibility of aggression against thus Germany's present military condition does not warrant the apprehen- in the world-wide competition of the French frontier. Fraternal help to glorious but The French Military Bill is now under consideration. It was mutilated France. And because endorsed by the Supreme War Council and the Government therefore not only all the Alited but even feels it to be its duty to reduce the Army as much as is consistent many of the Neutral communities

ith France's security. have shared in this noble effort. it may fitly be said that, under Chamber of treputies resterday, express the opinion that the uneas

The papers, commenting on the Premier's declarations before the your British guidance, a "Satredness as to the possibility of a German agressive move in the near Pledge" of all the nations has future is now dispelled, and the inanity of assertions representing been taken in Hongkong on this France as permeated with imperialium and militarism is unce more

well established.

Legras.or.

FRANCE AS TURKEYS-FRIEND

Paris, Dec. 13. According to a report from Constantinople to "Le Temps." Nabi less head of the Turkish delegation to France, stated before leaving that France did more for Turkey than any other nation, and the Turkish people will never forget any help they may receive in their present distress from France.

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THE CRIME WAVE IN NEW YORK.

New York, Dec. 20. Henceforth all known criminals are barred from the shopping district The police are taking drastic steps to deal with the crime ware. about Fifth Avenue. bumerous motor cycles, manned by detectives, patrol the City on- A dying squad of forty automobiles and ceasingly. All policemen on furlough have been recalled. Chicago insurance agent in engnection with the motor murder of the The latest sensation is the arrest of the wife of a wealthy

GERMAN PROPAGANDA ECHO.

Police inspector.

New York, Dec. 20.

Doctor Rumely and two lawyers have been found guilty on counts of concealing from the authorities facts regarding foads for the mercy. Evidence at the trial contained illuminating references to Parchase of the "New York Evening Mail" in 1917, advanced by the German Imperial Government. The accused were recommended to the activities of Albert, a German fiscal agent in New York, and Count Bernstort.

FRENCH POLITICS.

Paris, Dec. 17. The papers express satisfaction with M. Raiberti's appoint financial problems. ment as War Minister. He is perfectly conversant with military and The Cabinet met to-day under the presidency of M. Millerand.

THE FRENCH LOAN.-

Prais. December 19. According to L'Eelde Paris, the Finance Minister bas stated that the results of the last national loan will aggregate well over £1 200,000.600, -Vele.

My Brst move has been to write to Captain Basil Taylor in order to get into touch with him in the matter as you suggested I might ido: such a preliminary consulta- tion will give me the opportunity of thanking him personally as well as Mrs. Basil Taylor for having been the inspirers of your enter- prise on receiving a circular let- ter from Madame Hyacinthe Lay- son on behalf of her relief work in the Aisne department, a cir cumstance which I feel doubly negotiations with Great Britain respecting the merchantmen made~ Pale.

The Secretary for the Merchant Marine gave particulars of the proud to recall to-day after your Jover by Germany under the Peace Treaty. The negotiations he said, grand achievement.

My next step will be to inform had resulted in France receiving four hundred and thirty thousand

French Minister of Recon-

tons of shipping. struction-Believe me, gentlemen, yours very sincerely,

the

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Sydney, Dec. 20. At the close of the day's play. Australia bad scored 5 rons for 5 wickets Collins 104, Macartney 69 and Taylor 511.

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GERMAN MILITARY ACTIVITY.

Paris, December 19. According to Le Gaulois, the former War Mitister, M. Le Favre, intends soon to set forth before Parliament private information aviation and poisonous gas, which, he says, are still manufactured. respecting Germany's present military activity, chiefly regarding

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