Daily British Whig (1850), 9 Mar 1918, p. 1

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= _ The Daily British Whig [== YEAR 85: NO. 58 ALL THE FRONTS ARE AFFECTED By the Withdrawal of Russia From the Help of the Entente. LITLE LESS THAN TRAGIC IS THE POSITION OF RUMANIA BONAR LAW SAYS, The Lack of Tonnage Makes Impos- sible the Movement of Lage Forces of Troops by Sea. London, March O.--In his ad- dress to the House of Commons yes- " terday, Andrew Bonar' Law, the Chaneellor of the Exchequer, speak- ing of the military situation, said the dropping out of Russia deeply af- fected every theatré of war except that in the German colonies, out of which the Germans had been driven, |" The only remaining force in the field was one of 2,000, of which only 200 were Germans, now wandering in Portuguese East Africa. Rumania, through the fallum.e of Russia, the Chancellor pointed out, had been put into a position little less than tragic. At present, he said peace negotiations were proceeding between Rumania and the Central powers and it would not be right to go further than to reiterate the sym- pathy felt for the Rumanian people and the regref that conditions abso- lutely beyond all control rendered it impossible to go to her assistance, Limited by Ship Shortage, Referring to Mesopotamia and Palestine, the Chejpeellor said he doubted whether it ever had been possible to carry out decisive opera- tions by means of troops transfer- red by sea. "When we had sufficient tonnage to move troops by sea," the Chan- cellor continued, "we did not have a sufficient number of trained troops to move, and now the tonnage posi- tion has made it impossible to move ; "very large forces in that way." "OTHése Operations, However, Mr. Bonar Law contended, had resulted in a degree of success of which the country could feel proud and of which the capture of Jerusalem was added, "until t British Empire was absolutely defeated it was obvious we could not abandon Egypt. Lord Kitchener estimated that the number of troops necessary to save Egypt from invasion was far larger than the total which has been operating in Palestine and Mesopotamia." It was never expected, the Chan- cellor explained, that the Saloniki forces would be.sodely on the defen- sive. There had been reason to be- jlieve they would play a part in an- other way, but the events in Russia had made that impossible. He inti- mated here that it was not impos- sible that Saloniki forces might be attacked, but predicted that the cen- tral powers would pay dearly for every yard they drove the allies back. Terrible Blow to Allies, Turning to the west, Mr. Bonar Law said it might have heen expect- ed that but for the Russian collapse the war would have been over a year ago in favor of the allies. What had happened in Russia 'was a terrible blow 'to the allies, but he asked that it be looked at for a moment from the German point of view. When the war broke out, he continued, Russia was military the strongest enemy 'Germany had to face. Now Russia had dropped out, but, despite this Germany was not a step nearer the victory for which she was look- As to Russia herself, the Chancel- lor thought that from every point of view there was justification in thinking that Germany would not be. able to exploit her. The way Germany was treating her, he con- tended, could not fail to create an intense feeling of hostilities through- out the Russian Empire, while the victory of the central powers would mean the absolute loss of any hope of a free Russia. Justifies Saloniki Expedition In his remarks about the Saloniki sector the Chancellon said it was not difficult to justify the Saloniki ex- pedition, as but for the position the allies were now holding Constantine would still be on the throne of Greece and the whole of Greece would be overrun by the Germans, who would have been able to con- trol the Balkans from all sides. This would have been a great accession of strength, he pointed out, while the Greek harbors would also have been at the disposal of enemy submarines. WIRELESS SAYS 40,000 JAPS NOW IN SIBERIA Honolulu Reported Flash, But U.S. Government Has Not Received Confirmation. Washington, March : reply to American views againdt in- tarvention in Siberia will probably be forthcoming quickly. It is said to be an informal communication sent through American Amhassador %--Japan'st Murnis at Tokio. With the Germans contibning on in Russia, Japan may urge that the dangers to her own interests in the east are constantly increasing de- spite the American pogition that in- tervention is unnecessary for the present. The absence of word showing a movement into Siberia tends to con- firm reports here yesterday that the American position had delayed ac- tion, 3 On the other hand, the Govern- ment is puzzled at a wireless mess- age picked up by the American wire- less at 'Honolulu several days ago stating that forty thousand Japan- ese troops already had landed In Siberia the culmination. That event was not the end, he said, but he could not say what the Plans were for. the future, Great Eastern Power, Too, wp=It Would be a great mistake, the Chancellor went on, to suppose that the value of these operations was purely political or moral. Great Britain, he reminded his hearers, was a great eastern power and no com« petent soldier or elvilian had ever sald it was possible for (reat Bri- tain to stand out of the events in the eastern sphere of operations, At the e time, no competent soldier ever loubted that it was essential the western front should have sufficient men to ensure whatever result was obtained in the east, But there was another ad¥anyfge, the Ohanceilor continued, and he then made the assertion that there was great discontent in Turkey de- spite the successes of the central powers against Russia. '"Then," he 'Henmolulu merely reported having caught the flash and the Govern- ment has received no confirmation. From all sides to-day come re- ports of 'the lethargy among the Russia peasants in the face of the crisis facing their country. ANNOUNCES CURE | KINGSTON, ONTARIO, Germany, having erected having "liberated" the Ukraine, turns tu the oil district of the {° the Danube. LEON TROTSKY ie is the Man Repu For Russia's Present Shameful Position. OF THE THREE OUTSTANDING BOLSHEVIKI FIGURES, Trotsky South of Aland Islands. (Canadian Press Despatch) sky, in an address at a meeting of the Maximalist party, announced that he had resigned as Commisslary of Foreign Affairs. Leon Trotsky brought about the armistice on the eastern front which resulted in thej present forced peace on Russia. To Trotsky, probably more than any of the other Bolsheviki leaders, is due the present situation in great Rus- sia. He was said to have cast a de- ciding vote on the question whether to send delegates to Brest-Litovsk a fortnight ago. Germany, by her ruthless demands, shattered his pro- gramme of self-determination and non-resistance, Two days have been the withdraw- al from the Bolshevik Government of two of the three men who have at- tempted to rule Russia since the downfall of Kerengky, four months ago Friday. The resignation of Krylenko, - the Bolsheviki com- mander-in-chief, was announced Fri- day. Nikolai Leénine is the only one left of the three leading Maximalist figures. WHERE THE HUNS HAVE HALTED AND WHAT Turks GET HAS. RESIGNED LENINE "ALONE REMAINS Brought About the Fatal Armistice «= German Destroyers Sink Twa Russian Transports Petrograd, March 9.---Leon Trot- SATURDAY. MARCH 9, 1918.) a 2] 2 ie Xo 1 / YY REGION TOBE \ RESTORED TO TURKEY . Yo TAs . 1 . CALE or MES TT a barrier of weak States between herself aud Bolshevik Russia and the best food pronucing region of Hussia. for her own benefit. now' ancasus, which Russia bas agreed to allow to be detached, apparently in the interest of Turkey, but doubtless most of the oil will reach Germany by way of :he Black Sea and : GERMANS DREAD wl A A A AA A AEN A EN ANNA lA I: PePRPP PPP be bbr Pb bbe ded 3 a OFFENSIVE IMMINENT AGAINST ENTENTE. + (Canadian Press Despatch, Washington, March 9.--Ital- ian despatches say that reliable despatches from Switzerland state it is evident that the Cen- tral Powers have completed military preparations and that the beginning of an offensive against the Entente is immin- ent. Appaling Sacrifices That Will Be Entailed, With Doubt Success, Scares People. * sredserdrets | | { $i i | i HONORED AN ANNIVERSARY. i A Venerable Latly Who Has Done Splendid Service. (From Our Own: Corres Napanee, March Daly entertained at dinner Thursday evening In honor of her motkor, who celebrated her eighty-sixth birthday. All day long congratulations and flowers were showered upon the guest of honor. The rooms were a mass of bloom. The dinner table was daintily arranged in pink and white, pink tulips and narcissi form- ed a charming centre piece, and the; birthday cake, real Scotch bread, in honor of Mrs. Richards' nationality, bore eighty-six candles of pink and white in rosebud holders, An inter- esting fact that might make many knitters 'envious is that Mrs, Rich- ards has handed in twenty-six pairs of socks of her own work to the L.O.. D.E, rooms since the middle of Jan- uary. Miss Roberta Bell left on Wednes- day to take a position in Hamilton in the department recently taken over by 'W. J. Campbell. Mrs. V. Cowling received the sad news of the very sudden death of her mother, Mrs. William Pettigrew, Toronto. The deceased suffered a stroke of par- alysis in the afternoon and died that evehing. Mr. and Mrs. Cowling at- tended the funeral on Tuesday last. Mrs. H. V. Fralick has sold her house on Bridge street to Mr. Clark, MANY DO NOT BELIEVE THER. WILL BE ONE. It Is For Hindenburg To Say -- G man Press Speculates As To What Japan Is Planning In The East. ondent.) J. ia) The Hague, March 9. --The Ger- man press, especially the annexation- ist organs, is triumphant over the lat- est victory of the militarists, the peace with Russia. Chancellor von Kuehlmann takes a back 'seat and Hindenburg this time reaps all the honor and glory. The anneéxationist press asserts that this peace was achieved by the silitary and that "the way, to the west is now free." It thus endeavors to reassure the peopie regarding the talked-of spring offensive. Your cor- respondent, learns, however, from the latest arrivals from Germany that this offensive, with the appalling sac- rifices that it will entail, is so dread- ed by the German people that it is somewhat doubtful whether the au- thorities will feel secure in incurring such heavy losses unless some defin- ite tangible result is achieved and Morven; Mrs, Fralick will move pany Jeuple in Jermsny ug Ss be- into the house on Adelphi street, just if north of the oné formerly occupied ' by her. Mrs. J. H. Moffat left last "We Fear Nothing." gs {Of the whole world, GREAT OFFENSIVE MAY BE ABANDONED NOW the geography but not to the | disadvantage of the Central Powers {wm doubtless change War «r Tidings. The Great Russian spy system of! | former Czar Nicholas, is now being used by the Germans to cripple the | { revolutionary democracy, Rep. Mayer| charged at Washington Friday. | Fifteen Italian hydroplanes rata {the Austrian naval base at Pola. { machines returned safely. | | --ee-- i | MEXICO IS ASKED Interruption Ho Oil Would Be Serious Matter For British Navy. Washington, March 9. has been requested by the ~Mexico| American and to reconsider its decree of last February 22, imposing heavier taxes on oil producers and cancelling oil leases made since April 30, 1917. loth American and English operators| Bh the Mexican fields have protested | that the catory. As a large part of the oil supply for the British naval forces comes from Mexico, any interruption: of the output would be a serious obstacle in the conduct of the war against the Central Powers. Consequently both | the United States and Britain regard) the new decree as a subject for dip-| lomatic representation, particularly] in view of the report that Mexicar officials are determined to enforce it} immediately Ambassador Fletcher at City is understood to have this subject in the list of pending] nnn | Questions requiring adjustment be fore there can be an agreement be- tween the two Governments for a freer exchange of foodstuffs and other commodities which needs. new tax virtually is confis included FIND GROUND GLASS 200 Pounds Shipped From Boston Factory Made Eater Hi. Pensacola, Fla; March 9.-- covery of ground glass in of candy shipped story for use of the naval aviation station near here caused the supply to be held up for further investiga- Rion. J. W. Hollifield, a travelling salesman, was made Hl by eating some of the candy, and Dr. F. A, ink. of the. State padierioloical ristory, after mking vais of two dozen packages, stated he found ground glass. The Govern. ment has" instituted proceedings to confiscate the shipment. Dis 209 pounds "RIDICULOUS PRETEXT." German Comment on Jap Action in Siberia. Amsterdam, March 9%---A Berlin despatch to the Koelnls¢heé Volks Zeitung says: "The pretext that Japan desires to secure herself against a German ad- vance in Russia is absolutely ridicu- lous. This political event will eicher lead to an agreement between Ger- many and Russia against Japan or an understanding between Germany and Japan. Japanese settlement in Eastern Asia clearly means the fundamental alteration of the entire world position, but which will not be in any way to the disadvantage of the Central Powers." WAR ' BULLETINS, The Turks are advancing in Armenia and exterminating the population. > 'British troops have advanced 4 Government to delay enforcement of} Mexico | Mexico | IN CANDY FOR ALLIES! from a Boston fac- | that must £0. by rn fine next fe LAST EDITION GRAND TRUNK | 10 BE INCLUDED actly Yo Dic In Clot | Need of Government Ownership. TO DEL DELAY DECREE NOT UNIT wn OPERATION Ou tout, ow NERSHIP OF STOCK LIKELY | TO BE FIRST STEP | Meantime Government wif Arrange | For Temporary Financial Assist. | ance to Meet Fixed Charges, Equip- | ment and Improvement. | Ottawa, March 9.---Ailthough there is said to be still some division of opinion within the Cabinet ranks in regard to the method, opbortuneness {and extent of railway nationaliza- ition in Canada, it is understood that {a decision has practically been reach- led to include the Grand Trunk {along with the C.N.R. and the G.T.P, jin the consolidated transcontinen- tal Government railway . system. {| Negotiations are known to have been pin. progress for some time past with {the Grand Trunk directorate looking {to some mutually satisfactory ar- rangement for the acquirement by {the Government of the stock now wned by some two hundred thous- and shareholders, for the most part in Great' Britain. Operation by Present Staffs. While the question of actual Gov- ernment operation of both the Can- {adian Northern and the Grand Trunk systems may be left in abey- ance for the time being, and while | the systems may be continued to be operated by their present staffs, with | tha companies preserving their cor- { porate entity, as was provided for in {the Canadian Northern stock ex- { propriation legislation of last year, {the Government believes that a vir- tual ownership of the system is now required in order to insure the ec- onomic reforms. necessary by way of cutting out duplication of services, pooling equipment, etc., and of in. apiring proper government control and utilization of the Federal moneys oR 8 tems in operation' On the esto « ot evil of the systems by the people of x who now have to foot the deficits, there is little or no difference of opin- fon in the Cabinet; under existing circumstances and necessities, on the question of direct Government op- eration, with its dangers of political interference and uneconomic man- agement, there is divided counsel. But the first step of ownership of stock will, it is believed, be taken, that, if consummated, will provide at least for a necessary central con- trol of general railway operation snd policy of the transcontinental sys- tem. Details of policy in regard to a permanent method of operation can be worked out later, when war conditions do not impose $0 much strain on the Government's time and attention, Will Seck Authority. | A covering authority from Parlia- ment to proceed thus far with the railway nationalization project will probably be asked by the Govern- ment this coming session, Negotia- tions with the Grand Trunk diree- | torate are understood to be still in ia tentative stage. They are being 'OFFICIAL WAR week for Stratford, owing to the ill- ness of her sister, Master Jimmie sccompanied her. D, B, Wilson left yesterday for Cupar, Sask, where he bas secured a good positidn. The many friends of Mr, and Mrs. W. A. Wilson, Govan, Sask. were pained to hear of the death of their only daughter, Helen, after but a brief illness. Mr. and Mrs, Wilson three miles on an eighteen mile The annexationist Weser Zeitung front in Palestine. says: "Offensive or defensive, it is for Hindenburg to say, and we fear nothing. The Entente wishes to fight and it shall. Germany's heroes will put forth their full strength for vic- tory. Before this is accomplished, however, diplomats and those who consider themselves as such must re- FOR TUBERCULOSIS Placing Lung in Splints Will Expel Disease, Says Dr. Minns. + conducted through Sir George Per- #lley with Chairman Smithers of the #! Grand Trunk in London. It may be th brought down and ten disabled a ut un Sprocusnt, can He Sathed on Wednesday, Three British *| Parliament ratify the bargain be- - machines are missing. | tore prorogation, but the probabili- ties are that no final agreement will 'be reavhed until Sir Robert Borden, Russian Transports Sunk. {Canadian Press Despatch) London, March 9.--Two Russian transports were attac and nk by German destroyers after a fight South of the Aland Islands on Thurs- ay. Ten enemy plants 'were Toronto. March 9.--~What is stated to be a new and effective, though British. A British official says: "A party it is believed in London that of the enemy which approached our Germany will send some of her + CEP E PPR P Pep FTE SP Promises to yatunts lines yesterday evening east of Neuve driven oft by our fire. morning the Portu- -- i sgn announced by Dr. Minns, who heads the tuberculosis clinic at the Toronto General Hospital. The treatment, he declares, is a logical attempt to expel the disease, and has worked ctires in many cases.during the past slow, treatihent for tuberculosis is| nadian Press Desna rad, March ny Petro the eo er, 9. Jing to enquiry as to the rea- son for the continuance of hostilities by the Germans after the conclusion of peace. General Hoffman, German in. a telegram to En- | tormerly lived at Strathcona and main quiet. went west about ten years ago. James Shannon has purchased Sidney Sows 'house on Ala avenue. Ro- bert Shelter has one of 'the brick houses on Pill street, | the former of the Boyes estate. not only militarily but merely traps laid by the enemy." Today one has only the word--Hindenburg. Now it has been politically proved that all these theories about self-determination and agreement are The annexationist Catholic Koeln- # submarines to the United States | Hon. Arthur Meighen, Hon. N..W. 4 coast in the early spring. «| Rowell and Hon. Dr. Reid, Minister 4 $ of Ra .ways, take the matter up per- * | sonally with the Grand Truuk direc- ORDER OF '{torate in June next. EMPI Meanwhile, tever temporary FOR 300 CANADIANS daptured sev other successful raid "w which a:large financial assistance is népded by the 'were captured Grand Trunk to meet fixed charges, equipment and improvement, ete, will be arranged for by the Govern- ment, under proper safeguards. ische Volks Zeitung points out. that the peace conditions which were com- municated last Tuesday to the Relch- stag were cut and dried and there was nothing more to negotiate. The paper says Russia herself is to blame sian Keylonk, the Russian cCOmman- ler, says that su military opera- tions as have taken place since arm- istice was have been due to sporadic movements of dsorsan ized Russian detachments, gen- few years. It consists of placing the lungs in splints, "As long as there are no complications the lungs can be very easily placed in splints," said Dr. Minns. "We run & hollow needle into the chest to the avi > of hoi Names of "the Recipients Should Have Been Made Public March 1st. "lang and fill the lung a gen or nitrogen gases. A rp the diseased lung until we Tee Pat in the breast for a period of years. " {and then we allow it to expand "Lying quietly in the breast the lung gradually throws off the tubercu- {losis. During the time the cure is {being effected the patient breathes with the other lung." Have They Landed? ; | {Canadian Press Lay * New York, } March i German landing of report | and British troops also were longed frem warships of those nations. under Petrograd date prniSd in the Berlin Tageblatt on Jan. 3 it neod be, until the disease hus gone. = Teper was canteined no a despatth F eral declares that all regions otcu- ly. § since the conclusion of peace will |, be avacuatod immediately ' y : if the terms are somewhat sharpe than the original terms; to thank that peace was not cheaper. jarmy. Speculation on Japan. ) The Volks Zeitung goes ir cannot complain of being forced, and that' the Russian people have Trotsky Jt slau gives-laureis to' ie Gorman London, March -- ~The Canadian Press understands that another post. ponement occurred of the announce ment of Domindon recipients of the new Order of the British Empire. The Mst ought to have been publish od on March 1st, but its appearance is still uncertain. We understand there will eventually be shout three hundred Canadian. recipients addi tional to about fifty whose names have already been published in the Imperial list issued Were dn Jana- ary. SOLDIERS SEEK SEATS Former Loughboro Resident Dead. Relatives in Kingston and viciaity recoveid the sad news of the death ot Nicholas O'Brien, sevond son of the late James O'Brien, of Railton, {rom pueurronia after a short-ilness. His remains wwere interred in Great Falls by the side of his wife, who predeceased him a number of years.

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