MORNING l:»A||_v GU ARDIA -, - ._ .l-L ' Morning Daily foundod 1001 ' "7 } Weekly (Mw lvanlnp Bally) 1 CHARLOTTETOWN, CANADA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1915 ' -1; .f - _ » I-t-'. {$8.80 Par Year (dallvarod ln advance. 82.60 per year by mall" n advance ‘ iiiltliliil iiiiiill ii] A Siiiliiillii In Battle of Borjimow Ger- mans Lost 27,000 Men 'of Whom 15,000 Were Killed. Kaisers’ Arrival Suggests Another Attempt to Capture Warsaw in His Honor. Rus- sians Hold Positions Taken. (Special to the Guardian.) l’ETltOGItAlJ. Feb. 9.-The Rus- sians have fought the Germans to a standstill. but their force which crossed the Rzura has a difficult task before it. The German second lille of defence in this quarter is -of im- mense strength. The Kaiser's arrival in Poland suggests that the Germans intend to make a final attempt to cap- ture Warsaw in his honour. German losses in thc battle of Bor- jimow arc estimated at 27.000 incn, according to despatchcs received bore to-day from Warsaw. Ot' thcso at least 15,000 are killed, according to n correspondent of the Novoe Vrnmyrt, who was at the battle front when tho great conflict raged along the line and when the Germans attomptcd to cut their way through the ltmn-iiali lines in order to approach Warsaw. 'l‘he correspondent reports a lull in tlte fighting. with the Russians holding the positions they won at Kamicn by a flank attack. The Germans innin- tained their front in West Borjimow. Sill. WILHELMINA , iiiiiiillli illiiliil (Special to The Guardian) LONDON, Feb. 9.-The American steamship Wilhelmina which sailed from New York on January 22 with a. cargo of food supplies for Germany passed the Lizard this morning. (Special to The Guardian) EALMOUTH, Feb. 9.-The Anteri- can ship Wflhelmlna with grain and other food supplies for Germany ar-. rivcd here to-day. The Captain said he came to.Falroouth of his own free will and had no prize crew on board. The Wilhelmina ls lying in the stream flying the American flag. Customs of- ficers boarded the vessel immediately on arrival, but it was not announced what action, if any. \vas taken. AUSTRIAN CAUGHT NEAR THE TORONTO PUMPING STATION. TORONTO. Feb. 9.-Josef Kniaz. :in _-lustrian reservist. was interned in Stanley Barracks yesterday for loiter- ing in a suspicious manner nt. the bumping station at the foot of John Street. He was captured by thc mili- tary guard. and said he was looking for work. The sum ot’,$125 was found in his pockets aint it transpired that hc had been distributing his money t'roely among his friends. llc had not registered. and said that he was not, a' rcservlst. but when his lodgings were searched, an army book was dis-§ covered. among other documents.. which are being examined by an in- terpreter. ('ONDENF.lED ADS. TOO LATE FOR (‘LASSIIt`ICA'I‘I0f\' ONE CENT per word _each inser- tion for advertising in this column. Cash must accompany orders. Mini- mum charges twenty-tive cents. __ rouND s1'a7x7/ED ooo s|.Ac»<.ANi> tan, small. Owner may have snmo by applying at Drakes Market. 8565-2-10M3i. WANTED.-COUPLE OF GENTLE- men boarders. Rates $3.50 por week. ,Apply 208 Great George Street. R501-2-1011131 i (lrder Paper Cleared (From Our Own Correspondent) ~0TTAWA.. Feb. 19,-It took the House less than an hour this after- noon to clean up the order paper and to wind up all business. At the pre- sent rate of progress the llouse will be ready to adjourn before the mem- bers have become nicely settled in the capital. The only jarring note was over the appointment of Mr. Albert Sevigny member for Dorchester, as Deputy Speaker. Sir Wilfrid Laurier could not rc- frain from calling uttcntion to thc fuct that the new deputy was elected in lilll us n Nationalist, pledged to lie was afraid the electors ot' Dor- chester would be aggrieved when they hoard of his change of heart. A retort courteous bttt pointed, was forthcoming frotn Sir liobert Borden. He remarked that Mr. Sevigny had at least matic as much progress in the direction of securing the repeal of the Naval Act as Sir Wilfrid had accom- plished in his efforts to destroy pro- tection ntter 1896. Sir Wilfrid Laurier inquired when the Government would lay before Par- liament a statement as to the expen- diture of the money voted for war pur- poses at the August session. The Premier answered that the statement was all ready to hc brought information contained in it. it was therefore necessary to prepare a new statement but he thought it would be ready to-morrow. lnless Than un llour. First Jttrring Note _Sountled by Sir Wilfrid Laurier ond Promptly Answered. important Questions Asked und Answered. Close Season for Lobster Fishing Asked for by Packers Not Granted for l9l5. , Hon. Frank Cochrane informed Mr. J. H. Sinclair that the total expendi- ture in connection with tho case of the N. T. R. Investigation Commission _was $65,668. Ot' this amount $25,870 was paid to Mr. E. P. Gutelius for his services and $1.595 for travel and ont- luy. Mr. Gutelius was employed thir- ty~eight days on the work ot' the com- mission. He was not paid for that period by the I. C. R.. bitt betw'een ‘May 1, 1913 anti Dec. 31, 1914, he has received $2lIl,:lil1i as General lvluntitier ot' the l. tl. li. ‘ Mr. Sinclair also inquired in regard t.o the decision reported in the lust. re- UIB l°“l"‘0i Of iiifi Nliviii Si-i`vit'c /\t.‘l. tort ot' the Naval Service Department l to retire the Nlobc and thc Rainbow from full commission ami man tltcm with nucleus crews; hc wanted to know _what thc authority for this de- cision was and when it wus takcn. l-lon. J. D. llazen replied that no formal action or decision of this sort was taken and no order-in-council in reference thereto was passed, but ow- ing to the gradually decreasing num- ber of men on these vessels it was found necessary to take the ships out of full commission and place them on a nucleus basis. Mr. Hazen also told Mr. Sinclair that it had been decided to refuse the request of the lobster packers ot' the Maritime Provinces for a close season in the lobster fisheries down yesterday, but. that it had been, during 1915. Mr, iluzen said that this decided to excise certain confidentlal` decision had been reached because it would be necessary to have a practi- cally unanimous request from both fishermen and packers before a close season could be declared. SCATTERS several customers in Henry Sessler’s pnwnsltop at five o‘clock last. night. when a young man tied the front'door to an awning cleat and threw n padded brick through the window. He had seized a tray containing $3,- 000 worth of diamond jewelry front thc windo\v display and had reached thc other side ot' Eight avenue, near 115th street, before Sesslcr and his clerks were able to break the clothes- linc that held the door. Then Solo- mon lliatthysses. one of the clerks, ilrcd several shots at the fugitive. Across Eight avenue the youth tried to cuter the httllivny ot' a tone- ment; but was pushcd back and scnt down by a janitrcns. /is he fell many of thc diamontls he had seized flew out into thc snow. (letting to ills feet again, ho ran into another tenement. up to the roof, across the tops of sev- eral houses and then down to thc street. llc got away. Within a few moments 2.000 persons were struggling with one another in their search for the lost diamonds in the snow. The crowd became so great that the police reserves from the West lllllrd street station were called out and they had to tight to clear the street. Sesslor. who was sitting at tlte front window when the brick came flying through, snitl he leaped for the door but found it tied. He tried to get the hand that was reaching for the dia- monds, but failed. FRANKFURT MAYOR DEAD l~‘l`lANl{F[lRT, Gcrmnuy, Fcb. 4.- Frankfnrt, is dend. llc rctired from ,_____._._._. -, ._._._.V.V._._.V__._._._.___._.________V.V____._____,____v_V_V_ ____ _V.___._.__Y._.,V________.___._____.Y._1V._.v;._.______v.*__________._.Y.___:___,V___, ‘ New DECORATION PARIS, Feb. 4.-The Chamber ot' , ,. _ Deputies today adopted-a bill to con- NEW YORI” Feb A’-“Besides “Wee fer military medals to soldiers who men hehmd the counters there were have been ¢.|¢e,| in the'0,-de,-5 of army corps or divisions but not otherwise honored. lt was declared during the passage of the bill that it probably would be the last war medal voted. 'l‘he tlecorution will be in thc form oi' u. cross having a bar bearing the word "Citation," und nn additional bar for each citation will be awarded. The cross will hang 1'ron\ tl green ribbon and will be similar to thc military medal symbolizing the loss of Alsace and Lorraine. The decoration will be conferred on the soldiers ot` the allied armies. [lil] WAA VEAEHAN “ PASSES AWAY (Special to the Guardian.) LONDON, Feb. 9.-General Lord Wm. Frederick Seymour, veteran of the Crlmenn ami Egyptian wars, and commander of the Canadian troops frotn 1898 to 190i)_is dead. GERMAN AIRMAN FOUND DEAD LONDON, Feb. S.-Fishermen have ?ound in the Thames estuary the body of rt German aviator, with tt shrapnel bullet in the lungs. it is supposed that 'hc dropped from an aeroplane winch was drivcn off by British gun fire on Christmas Day. Dr. Franz Adicltcs, former Mayor of ijt/"§`1’7c`|I('L5§"f`[§g-f"N`[I;'|IF|-°L|=|q`QM"ollice in 1912. For many years he "-** Regan's Barber shop, Queen street. to the Arena Rink. a new watch. Finder kindly leave at this office ami bo rewarded. R572-mil. FOXE8 FOR SALE-4 PAIRS EXTRA good crosses and 2 pairs silver blacks, imported. Apply J. S. Wed- lock, Canada Fox Exchange. i ‘ ` 8371-1-26Mtf. BUSINESS ENVELOPE8-No. 5 print- ed with name and address, either on flap or front.$3 per 1.000: $5.50 i'0\‘ 2,000; $12.00 for 5,090; $20 for 10.000- GUABDIAN OFFICE. ` 6608-11-21mt,f Ao?t~Fr"° wAN'rEo.-we neoutns n reliable. energetic soliciting agent for the district comprising Monta- gue' and Murray Harbour. Good opportunity for the right man. Hyndman &.Co., Ltd.. General In- _ surance, Charlottetown. 8566-2-l0m3l HOUSE FOR SALE.-A THREE- Tenement House for sale on Bishop Street, Charlottetown. For further particulars apply to owner. Hush Campbell. North Wiltshire. if not sold before May lst. will bei sold b ublic auction on 0 DPS!" I"- ’ ‘7 __»5_°2-asses é`i°z’A`wt stiianrons - nesron- sible agents wanted to sell leading Swedish Cream Separator. Most efficient machine made today and sells at moderate price, B18 adver- tising cam sign stsrtllns at once. Exceptional) opportunities for risht men. Wrlea for particulars to Prim- ul`Be ra or Co. 504 Traders Bank sunt. °'t'~‘oreato. ' seam-1omt_ __.._..,.___.._..-_'-- nlmtrn eminent cum garnet in cows 1 g ,, ty., was the most prominent mayor in Ger- many owing to his activities in munic- ipal socinlism. His ‘Inst important achievement was the establishment of thc university of Frnttkfttrt. 'l‘llI~} \\'l§.\TllEll. 'l‘ll)l§. MOON. ETC. (Special to The Guardian) » TORONTO, February 10-Maritime: Fresh North-westerly winds; fair and cogll-lE WEATHER.-Yesterday was beautifully mild and clear. The lowest temperature of Monday night was 29 deg. above zero. At 0 a.m. yesterday -' . ~ and at 9 p.m. 28 deg. above. The 34 deg. above zero. The tide will be high this hlofllink at 7. 51 and totnorrow at il: il Will ibe high tonight ut 0.36 and tomorrow at 7. 51. The sua sets this afternoon el 5-20 and tomorrow ut 5.21; it rises tomor- | 'Tina moon gels lltirl l1fl9l'll00ll Bl Mlh`al‘d’l Linlment cures Dli>hl|"~"`|“ LONDON, Ottt., Feb. 8.#-Private Geo. Weston Smith, of the 33rd Battal- ion. was given two years in Kingston poniteutiary today on pleading guilty to a charge of bigamy. Smith, who England ami was recently married again here. 'rn.urnn.-irtfttt-1. |'*M*=R'°AN UN" MAY JOIN CANADIANS. OTTAWA, Feb. 8.- A number of leading officers of the United States army residing in Canada are consider- ing formation for overseas service in the cause of Britain. row morning at 7,09 and Friday at TWO MILLION ARE -/01 i oerme seater. For some time n number of very capable United States army and na- .tional guard officers, some of high trank and representing almost every lt was 'i0 deg above. i state in the union. have been applying 'to the militia authorities in Canada highest temperature of the tiny was for service tn the present war. Of icourse. neither the Militia Depart- ment nor any Canadian can have any- thing to do with enlisting or accept- lug the services of any alien. _2_10_ ‘ I PARIS.. Feb. 8.- Official statistics ‘ The last quarter of the moon was give the number of applications -for on Sunday, Feb, 7th at 1.11 s. ni. tgovernment aid as 2,116,000. of which There wp) be .1 new tnoon on Suu-1261.600 were-refused. At present daily “WL yeh um gt 1231 “_ ..._ _allowances are paid to 1,870,000 per- th- --fe -f ::’;‘.::.'"t’.°;:.::.i‘.:’ °°.'.l°'°": "°‘""..“ ' _ . sa can s . e hours Ind 'teh minutes _*_* I ga? mmuy 1. tsnsomooo mms' “nor enlisted at Woodstock, has a wife ln' \ -.-__ Two Vacancies Announced, in British'Columbia and Prince Edward Island. Senator Murphy Moved Ad- dress in an Eloquenl Speech, Dealing with the War and Canada’s Part in it (From our own Correspondent.) OTTAWA, Feb. 9.-A communica- tion front the Clerk of the Senate was read in the Upper (Ihamber to-day announcing that the resignation of Senater J. E. Macllonnltl of British ('olumbin had been received, and that Senator .l. E. Robertson of Prince Edward island had not been in his seat for two sessions. The Senate opened to-day when thc address in reply to thc speech frotn the throne was moved by Senator Murphy of I’.l'1.l. The speoclt, hc said, conveyed the .gratifying knowledge that in this time ot' turret-gettcy t‘unnda was doing her duty. (‘a|nultt owed tt debt ot' grutltlidt-. to tho Duke mid fluchess of i7onn_uught for the init-rt-st they had shown in Cnluulinn affairs, and for const'-.ntlng to remain in tho Dominion beyond their term. The Prlttcess Patricia was to be congratu- lated for having given tier patronage, her name and a. set of colours to a. very gallant Canadian regiment, which was now proving its worth on the battlefield. The despatch ot' a Cuna- dinn contingent. the largest force that ever crossed the Ocean, reflected the merits of the Militia Department and the Government which sent -them. The Princess Patricia regiment had already shown them the quality of the men despatched. and it was satis- factory to know that there were 50,000 more such men ready to set out. He might be pardoned on calling attention to the fact that in propor- tion to population the little province ot' Prince Edward island had sent more men to the.front than had any other Canadian province. The time required the expediture of blood. ot' brains and of money. it was satis- factory to learn that the Empire was so well provided with all of them, and that Britain was so well able to lin- ance the war. Senator Murphy dc- clared that the British fleet had per- formed one or tft"e` greatest feats of war in clearing the sea ofthe enemy and keeping the trade and troop transport routes free to her friends, and the markets closed to the enemies of tlte Empire. From all parts of the Empire men were marching to the tune ot' Tipperary to join the Fench ami Belgian:-i to press back thc wave of barbarians who had overrun peace- ful__lands. Local differences had been forgotten ami men had shaken hands, shouldered their rifles and marched away together to meet the common enemy ami to save freedom to httmun- ity. Tile termination ot’ the war no man knows, but. as to the eventual outcome there could be no doubt. Freodotn would triumph. the Altice would bo victorious ami the German principles of military dominance would bc destroyed. Senator Girroir of Nova. Scotia, in seconding the address. commented upon the fact that two such ancient enemies as France and England were lighting shoulder to shoulder. Never before was there greater certainty of victory. Other speakers were Senator Rostock and Senator Lougheed. FRENCH OFFICIAL (Special to The Guardian) PARIS, Feb. 0.-(Official to-night)- There is nothing of material import-‘ ance to report. During the afternoon of Monday, Feb. 8, we blew up in front of Fay. Southeast of Peronne, a mine galley on which the enemy's soldiers were at work. CAAASIAN Aiiiiilil ACCIDENT lliiIi|M OTTAWA. Feb. 8.- Lt. William F. Sharpe, of Ottawa. lately appointed to command the flying corps with the first Canadian expeditionary force in England has been killed in an avia- tion accident, according to a message to his wife here this afternoon. Cables a few weeks ago described a number of daring flights made by Lieul.. Sharpe over the German lines, in company with Pouiet. the French aviator, Sharpe \vns born in Prescott, Ont., but spent most of his life in Ot- tawa. He took up aviation ot. the Curtis School, and has seen aerial ser- vice in .lapan and Merico as well as in the ilnited States. He joined the Canadian force at Val- cartier. Sharpe attended the public schools in Ottawa, and also the Ottawa Col- legiate. He became fascinated with engineering problems. and took a col- lege course at the Baptist College at Grand Ligue. When the war broke out Sharpe en- listed with the Royal Canadian En- gineers, anti because of his experience ln aviation was subsequently transferr- ed to the Royal Flying corps. ~ GERMAN NAVAL CASUALTIES HEAVY. COPENHAGEN, Feb. 8.-Approxlm- ately 15,000 German sailors and mar- lnea have been lost since the war issued to-day contain respectively 1,- 178 and 1.089 names. Previous re- ports contalned more than 12,000 names. (Special to The Guardian) LONDON. Feb. 9--Germauy’s threat- ‘,ened submarine blockade of the wa- ters around the British Isles and France and the question of the use ot' neutral dogs by merchant ships bc- longlng to belligerent countries occu- py the pul-lic mind in England and the neutral countries. of Europe. Greece has already replied to tho German memo to the effect that sho expects Greek ships to be protifsctcti by the \~cf:,ulntions-t governing navigation on the high seas and coasts not cl1‘t-ct- lvely bloukudetl, while llolland und the Scantlanavinn countries ure tttlting steps t'or joint action. The Aluericttn t~\tr-.nincr Wilhcltnina which has grain aboard for llnmburg. has arrived at Falmouth, Engluml. '-1 is thought possible sho has liven order- ed there by one of the British patrol ships as the British Government an- the Wilhelmina declared that lu, pro- ceeded to that port of his own free will. ` Outside ot' these questions or' inter national law the chief interest lies ir. the Eastern zone. operations in the West having lapsed into a period of calm with only a few small engage- ments on the narrow fronts which can have little effect on the campaign YESTERDAY in THE 'cinuii sunt fsuriuuinisre News HOUSE or commons tiiuiiii “Piiii FnonienrrLEi=nonrs Germuny’s Threatened Blockade Draws Protests from Greece While Other Neutral Countries Prepare to Take Action. Little Activity in Western Zone. Russian Suc- _, ceases Now Threaten East Prussia and Germans ure in Position of Extreme Danger. us a. whole. in the East, on the other hand. the Germans having been check- ed in their efforts to break the Ras- sinn lines before Warsaw have traits- fcrred many ot' their troops to East Prussia to meet tho Russian offensive in that region. This offensive has commenced to be a real danger to the Germans as it threatens to drive a wedge between Tilsit and lnsterburg and so to turn the fortified positions in the extremely difficult country of thc Mazurinn Lakes. it' this move- ment succecda the Russians would overrun rt considerable part ot’ l-hu-tt Prussia and would again be on the way to liouigsbt-rg and Danzig. Tlu- campaign in the t.‘al-putlilans n.nd in Ottliciu is not so easily followed as oiliclul reports are sparing in in- formation. It is evident. howcvcr, that while the Russian offensive in thc Western passes ot’ the mountains are nounced its intention to prevent her being pushed with strength and has ‘ fi‘0m DFOGGSIUDI5 10 Gefniniii' und fit' proven partially successful it has been submitting the question ,is to her car- met by stronger opposition in the go to thc prize court. A dcspatt-u`Eastern passes with the result`that from Falmouth says the captain of the Russians were compelled to fall hack on Bucklwino. They have re- peatedly done this only to give the Austrians battle: when they attack front the Russian end of the passes and it is presumed this is their inten- tion now. Operations are on such a large and complicated scale that it may be weeks before any definite de- cision is reached. =-_-_-,-_-,-e-,~,-:_-,-:_-.-.;-_-:,-_-_-_-_~_-,-_-_-,-_-_-_-_-¢,-_-_-_-,- -- -,-_- _-,-_-_-_-_-,- _-_-_-_-,-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-,-_-,-_-_-,-,~_-,-,-_-_-,-,-,-_-_-_-_-_-5 (Special to' the Guardian.) AMSTERDAM, Feb. 9.-The Belgian ceived here from Sluiss early to-day. it says the Belgian troops took these places with the assistance of a large force of Ilritish troops after n hard light with the Germans. Lange- tnarck is north ami Paschenriaele north-east of Ypres. Thcir occupa- tion would imperil the German army. whose centre rests on Routers. Gil. iiii|iiiiiiX'S DEATH Ai iiiiilii PARIS, Jan. 27.- (Correspondence) The Temps publishes the following story of the death of General Bridoux taken from the notebook of an army surgeon just returned from captivity ‘ln Germany: "l passed yesterday through one of the most touching experiences of my life," the surgeon writes. "General Bridoux, in command of our cavalry corps, died in my arms. 1 have seen many deaths in twenty years and l have read of the deaths of Plutarcli and of the generals ot' the etnpire, but I am convinced that so noble tt soul as that of (lenerul llridoux has rarely animated a moral. “The battle was raging in at t'og so thick that one could see no farther than 200 ynrtls. To better watch the operations thc general and his staff were approaching thc lines in their automobiles. Coming into a clearing the party sustained a heavy muskctry fire from a. party of Germans conceal- ed in a thicket. The cbauffeurs and two ordnance oflicers were killed out- right before the cavalry escort could intervene and drive the Germans tl- way. Genernl liridoux fell back in his seat with his hand to his breast. A bullet had shattered his shoulder. penetrating the body and pierced a lung. "\Ve carried him into a log hut in the thicket. 'i suffer' he exclaimed. ‘l feel very ill,' then he talked of his wife and children to the chaplain. but to us he spoke only of the army, of his soldiers, of his 'corps of cavalry that marched without horses and of which all the men are heroes.” 'General Bulsson. who commanded a. division under llrideoux, arrived. 'My dear Buisson.' said the dying gen- eral. ‘I am about to die for my country _and l am almost happy since that will give you a command of which you are worthy. Don’t forget that our role is to advance, always advance and that we should do all the harm possible to the invaders who seek to annihilate our beautiful France. I have confidence in the final victory and i regret to have contributed so little to tt. " ‘l die ,loyfully for my country.’ he resumed after a paroxysm. ‘Tell the cavalry corps that the sacrifice of my life snouid serve as an example! "Another- paroxysm, another lucid interval and then the general expired ALLIES f.APiUHi FHENEH ANI] BiiiiiSH BELAIAN iiiWiiS CHiiiSiii$ IN CUBA (Special to The Guardian) HAVANA, Feb. 9.-A French artn- towns of Paschendaele and Lange- ored cruiser, apparently the Conde, ar- marck have been captured by the rived off the port of Havana to-day. Allies. according to a despatch re- There she joined the British cruiser Bristol which for some weeks has been attending, with the British cruiser Berwick, in watching the port, and cruising outside Cuban territorial wa- ters. MORE BODIES IN QUAKE RUINS AVEZZANO, Feb. Sf-Over three hundred bodies have been taken front honcaill the ruins of houses dcmollsit- ed in the rect-nt cariliqunko at Santa Nntolia. ln addition G7 ofthe 650 por- sons injured, have died. iiiii ilHAMAiiiI ABSI1"f'fii>¢_" ssladsrorrsp PARIS, Feb. 4.-The Socialists in the Chamber of Deputies have decided to support the llill prohibiting the sale ot' absintho. the discussion of which was postponed today. pending a settle- ment of the question of reimbursing dealers in the liquor who will be af- fected by the law. The retail dealers also have dcciiictl to support the Measure. An unidentified woman who today threw papers from the gallery into the Chamber of Deputies during the debnte on the Hill was arrested. Sho appears to be mentally unbal- anced. The woman says site is at llus- sian. Efforts to establish her identity urn being matic. _.__.____,.._.__..-_._A COMPLETE ANARCHV REIGNS IN ALBANIA LONDON, Feb. 8.-The following note has been issued by the Montene- grin consul general here: “Cettinje-Complete anarchy reigns in Albania, which ls continually aug- mented by the intrigues of the Aus- trians ami Young Turks. Albanian bands kill ami pillage all Montenegrin subjects who are obliged to traverse Albanian territory. All the merchan- dise transported along the River Boa- na is confiscated and held at enor- mous ransom, despite the incontest- able right, of Montenegrin navigation of this river. _ "The consular cabinet at Scutsri is without authority over the Albanians. whose misdeeds against Montenegrin commerce grow daily." PLOT TO BLOW UP "LA CHAM- PAGNE" WAS FRUSTRATED. l‘ARlS, Feb. il.-A plot to blow up the French line steamer La (‘ham- f ;f 5'.: , Alillliiii Siilil WILL liiii Pliiilili Against Great Britain for Hoisting United States Flag on British Ships. __A Danger of Such Practice to Neutral Ships will be Pointed Out to British Government. (Special to the Guardian.) _ \i'ASlllNGTON, Feb. il.--The ad- ministration. in view of the holstllls ot' thc American flag on the British ship Lusitaniu, stated to-day that tho opinion of the highest. authorities is that thc use of other flags by ships of nations at war is a customary practice and no formal protest can be made. but that it will be proper to send to Britain a note pointing out the dang- ers to neutral shipping' which may follow, if ,such practice is continued. L0.\IDi)N. Feb. S.-The use of thc American ling by the llritlsh steamer Lusitanin, of the Cunard Line, in its voyngn across the irish Sea, has aroused grr-at. interest, and, although it did not mention this instance speci- fically, the British Foreign Office, ls- sued at statement to-night dealing with such usage in :t gtuernl way. it. ar- gues that the only effect. in the case of a merchnntman in flying a neutral flag would be to compel a belligerent ship to investigate the nationality of the vessel, and the character of her cargo, before capturing her. . it is pointed out in this statement also that by the Merchant Shipping Act of 1894. foreign. vessels are per- mitted to use the British colors for the purpose of escaping capture. CANADIAN iilllliPS NUW iii iiilliili (Special to the Guardian.) OT'i`AWA, l~‘cb. 9.-That all the Canadian troops ot’ the first division who have been in Salisbury.Plnins. are now in France. is the effect of unofficial but nevertheless trust- worthy information recelved here to- day. it is not known when they will go to the trenches. but it is believed that in France, under more favourable comlllions of weather, the troops will continue the tactical training which, since last October. they have been engaged in in England. Sir George i’erley's present visit to Frnncc is for the purpose of inspecting Canadian llcadquarters. FHUM iHt_Hii|liil iliii The following letters have been rc- ceived by Mr. ll. W. Viinticotnbe, ac- knowledging the receipt of the tobac- co through the Overseas Tobacco Fund t.o which many citizens contrib- ated. it is indeed pleasing to .know that the "men in the firing line" have received the tobacco. etc., which is but another evidence of the patriotism‘of the P. E. island people. it might here be added that the fund for a further supply is still open and it is hoped to semi seine forward in time for Eas- ter. Pte. A. K. Green. A Company, lst Devons, British Expeditionary Forces writes: Dear Sir: Just a few lines thanking you very much for your pre- sent, which l received all right. I am very glad to soy that l am quite safe ami in thc bt-st, of health, trusting yott are the same. With kind regards from all. Private ll. Wilmott, Signal- iern, lst Dcvons. British Expeditionary Force, writes: Dear Sir: Many thanks for gift of tobacco and cigarettes. lt. camo at a most opportune moment. It is quite n treat to have u smoke, es- pecially in such times as these when we have to stand so long in water and mud. l think l shall close now. again thanking you for your gift. (‘0)lI.\'(i EVENTS, .\NN()NI_'(‘l/ A : i. . . Arg. . ti ‘ A . i , .- :'I‘,¢ , in. ..,t . ,A .' 1-t,ifi‘ A _'ji ._ .iii . tif; 3. L. 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