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TERRIBLE MINE EXPLOSION IN AMERICA.
Sullivan, Indiana, February 22.
One hundred and twenty-five miners were entrapped as the result of a violent explosion, attributed to gas ignition, in the City Coal company's mine. Eight dead bodies have been brought to tho. surface up to the present. It is believed that fifty have perished. Gas masked rescuers are bringing up the bodies. Thousands of men and women have gathered at the pitheads.
Later.
Itherto twenty-eight mangled and burned bodies have been brought to the surface. Twenty-three are still underground and hope of saving them alive has been abandoned. Experts are unable to determine the exact cause of the explosion.~Renter's American Service.
M. CAILLAUX RETURNS TO PUBLIC LIFE.
Paris, February 21. The triumphal return of M. Caillaux to public life is the moat remarkable recent political event in France, considering that the defeated, ex-premier, who was recently amnestled, has been the best hated man in France. The explanation probably is France's present, need of a man reputed to be her ablest financier, with 'fluctuations of the franc again causing disquiet. Though M. Caillaux's speech fo supporters of the Left Bloc gave no hint of his future plans, soveral newspapers predict that M. Chillaux will return to power before the your is ended. Newspapers of the Right faction irontically declaro that M. Callluax is offering himself as dictator of the Left-Reuter.
POLITICAL AND INDUSTRIAL LEVIES.
London, February 21.
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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE FRENCH POLICY IN THE PACIFIC.
Paris, February 22.
THE CHINESE RAILWAYS.
DEPLORABLE RAILWAY
CONDITIONS.
The French policy in the Pacific Is being much discussed. M. Jacques Bardoux, in an article in Le Temps, frankly regrets the termination of the Anglo-Japanese alliance and urges Anglo-Fronch co-operation in giving Japan such assurances as would deter her from deplorable conditions on the
committing herself too far in association with Russia, and there. after with Germany.
Shanghai, February 20.--The
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tinue.
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An ex-Minister, M. Albort Sarraut, delivered a speech urging No night trains
aro running. Franco-British co-operation. He pointed out that France was ablo to assist in securing the safety of India, which was threatened and there are no fiert or second by Bolshevlet Russia, as it always was by Tsarist Ruia class carriages available, the con French support in Egypt could contribute to the protection of tents of many of the coaches or stolen the route to India, which French Syrin covers, and the French having been damaged port, Djibouti, could help Adon to ensure Indo-China, and constitute the soldiers, who are still living a bastion for India, Saigon and Singapore, and the docks at and sleeping in the best carriages, at various sidings. The passengers Singapore would be idle without Tonkin coal and Annam iron.
M. Sarraut declared that such help would be most valuable, M. Bardoux and M., Sarraut both insisted that Franco-British in-class carriages or in the vans and terests in Asla, as in Africa, were-indissolubly linked.
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connections
are thus travelling in the third-
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It is declared that the main purpose is to detach Japan Trom the formidable coalition at which Russia is said to be aiming, and delay and the
bad. In which Germany is already involvad.-Router,
THE BARMAT AFFAIR.
Berlin, February 21.
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The N. C. D. News, in the course
It is announced that the Committes appointed by the Itelchatag of a lending article on the subject, to enquire into the farmat affair has decided to suspend examina concludes by saying that as Sir J tion of witnesses regarding relations between President Ebert and W. R. Macleay is proceeding from Barmat. A representative of the Centre Party is of the opinion Peking to Shanghai, next week, ne there was nothing to show that the President has been in any way doubt extraordinary efforts will Indiscreet-Renter.
SHANGHAI TRADE.
week advanced this seemed to give place to a considerable degree of confidence, and an advance at the
Shanghai, February 21. The able.
be made to persuade him to travel by rail, and to provide him, with a through connection in order to throw dust in his eyes regarding the true state of the railway.
The N. C. D. News sincerely
and Lady Macleay will choose the Ben route, so as not to lend them- this deception.-Dally
hopes that Sir J. W. R. Macleay
A private members' Bill, which was subjected to a storm of Labour und Liberal denunciation in advance, passed its first reading in the House of Commons. The object is the separating of political and industrial funds of trade unions and illegalising politica! levies without the specific agreement of members, instead of the present system which merely gives members the right to contract WEEKLY MARKET REPORT piece goods auctions was notice- out. The BB1 rigidly forbids the application of ordinary funds
The same broadening influence selvea to to political purposes and lays down that political contributions N. C. D. News, in its weekly mar are collectable quarterly, half yearly or annually. The measure ket report, says that the great fea was evident in the export market. Bulletin. is assured of strong Conservative backing, but its fate dependsture in the local markets during There were more enquiries gener- on the Government granting facilities for its pasange.--Kouter. the past week has been the ally, and only the scarcity of local
broadening of the basis on which stocks seems to prevent a reason-report suggesting an early settle- business stands. At the com-ably large business being trans-ment, howover, has reached Osaku, mencement of the week the Chinese acted.
and the result in that lower prices deniers were nervous regarding The strike has influenced busi-are now quoted there.-Daily the political situation, but as the'ness in yarns during the week. A Bulletin.
ACTIVITY OF BOLSHEVIKS IN CHINA.
London, February 21. Brigadier General Bruce, addressing the Central Asian Society last night, declared that China was a riddle which very few could read. There was nothing the Chinese could not do if they wished, but they were lacking so far as Western ideals were concerned. A serious problem in China to-day was the activity of Bolshevika, who were! seeking to close the door to every other nation in China, Progress) must be made through Chinese mentality.--Heuter.
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BRITISH AND FRENCH CONVERSATIONS.
London, February 21,
Reuter learns that Mr. Chamberlain, en route to Geneva, will attend the Council of the League of Nations an March 9 and will probably meet M. Herriot in Paris. It is emphasised that in view of the important issues now before the Allies, a personal exchange of views at the present would be mest welcome. Mr. Herriot is un- able to come to London owing to his pre-occupation with the French financial situation.-Reuter.
GERMANY'S ZEPPELIN WORKS.
Washington, February 22.
In the Senate, Mr. Copeland protesting against the intended destruction of Germany's Zeppelin works declared that such a stop. would be a world calamity and gave notice of a resolution directing the State Department to bring the opposition of the United States government thereto to the attention of the Council of Ambassadors.
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COMMUNIST CONSPIRACY IN BULGARIA.
Sofa, February 21.
It stated that the police have discovered a widespread Communist conspiracy. Seven persons have been arrested. It transpires that a Bolshevik emissary recently toured Bulgaria, inspecting accroi Communist organisations,—Router,
BRITISH MANDATE OVER PALESTINE.
Washington, February 21. The Senate has ratified the Treaty recognising the British mandate concerning Palestine and also guaranteeing equality of treatment for respective nationals In Palestine-Renter's American Service.
A PARIS SENSATION.
Paris, February 22.
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Major Osborn Wood, son of the Governor of the Philippines, has been missing since Monday and fears are entertained of his safety. Reuter.
IL M. THE KING'S HEALTHL
London, February 21.
An official bulletin says that I. M. the King's temperaturo has not yet séitled. Progress continues, though slowly.-Reuter
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