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A : *"\?f‘» N g g et | B o7 At . 1| A N eT A\ ~ b { a‘\ \l\‘ /1 . \/&\/\ @R (\ k- ?_./ rey ¢> & : &\ l‘ e . ~y P Y 4) 4 7573 YiCAR CHRISTIANSTED. V.l U.S. A.. WRIDAY 16tH JULY 1920 muda, thence to the Bahamas and British Horfluras and return. [he arrangements being made, provide for the installation of two of the 5,000 tons vessels now be- ing constructed for freight service on this route, with aceomodations for about 25 first class passengers. The confer- ence dele rates expressed the view that this amount of acepmodation would suf- fice as a beginning for the service. The West Indian Conference also consuited the establishme ates a combination freight and passenger service from Halifax and St. John to Bermuda, Barbados, and Demerara and veturn. While nothing definite has been ‘done, it is the Govt’s. intention to have this service established at the earliest possible moment, it being understood that the Goverments of the islands to be benefitted, will assist the service with adequate subsidies. Constantinople, - July 12th. Bandits are continuing their raids aleng the northern shore of the Gulf of Ismid and the eastern shore of the Bosphorus The British ‘have hanged 18 Nationalist lead- ers and the Greeks have hanged 12, all found guilty of instigating attacks of Beikos and other points near Constan- tinople in the straits zone fixed by the treaty. British warships are still bom- barding bandits in the neighbourhood of Beikos. The Gresk villages of Tal and Kourossi, near Kgrasoun on the Black Sea, have been buirned by Nationalists who are charged with having murdered many Greeks. London July 13th.—Great Britain and Japan have notied rthe League of Nations that they have prolonged their treaty of alliance for & year, according to the Daily Mail, at the same tiine point- ing out that the terms of the treaty are in accordance with the principles of the League.. The reason for the prolonga- tion of the treaty, according to the Mail, is that Great Britain has not yet had an opportunity to consult with the Domini- ons regarding a revision of the treaty which is necessitated by the elimination of Germany’s influence in the Far East. Washington, July 12th. Japanese troops have been ordered toc evacuate Trans-Baikal region in Siberia, the State Department was advised today from Harbin. A large number of passenger and box cars have been sent into that region to transport the trcops, the desti- nation of which was not reported. Brussa, Asia Minor, July 12th.—For- mal entry into this city by the Greek troops, was effected at 11 o’clock on Thursday morning. There was no re- gistance, except that offered by a few THE ST. CRUIX AVIS 15 printed and published daily (Sundays and Holidays excepted) by G. .Johansen at the Avis Office. TERMS---50 cents monthly 1n advance. 2 cents per single copy. Fatered as second-class matter May s6th 1917 at the Post Office at Christian- wted. St. Crovxe, V..l 00l the . S A., un- der the Act of March 3. 1879. Contribution to this paper will be glad- Ly received when the same deals with mat- ters of general interest, and ts accompa- nied with the author’s name, as a quar- antee of good faith. The editor cannot be responsible for the views of his correspon- dents nor does he necessarily endorse them. TELEGRAMS. ST. CROIX STATION. London, July 13th.—Minsk has been captured by Bolshevik forces, according to an official statement received here from Moscow, which says the Soviet troops oceupied the town on the morning of July 13th. The communication also announces the capture of the town of Sventsiany, 95 miles south of Dvinsk and 50 miles north-east of Vilna. Rheims, France, July 13th.—France will demand enforcement of the treaty of Versailles to the last article, M. Leon Bourgeois, President of the French Sen- ate, declared yesterday in a speech be- fore more than 100 ¥rench and foreizn newspaper coirrespondents at a lun- cheon in the ruins of the Hotel De Ville. Spa, July 13th.-—The, Allied Premiers have decided not to insist upon the Ger mans’ replying to the Allied ultimatum regarding coal deliveries at 3 p. m. to- day. The Germans will be permitted to defer their. reply tomorrow. The ex- perts on both sides are spending the day re-examining the situation. While the experts were at work the Premiers were indulging in relaxation from the labours which the conferences had en tailed upon them. Mr. Lloyd George for his part went on a motor trip. Ottawa July 13th.—The first fruits of the West Indian Conference held recently in Ottawa will come in the form of the establishment early in 1921 of a new ser- vice between Canada and the West Indies. The Govt., it is learned, had undertaken to ¢ mmence probably in Jaguary next, a service considered by the conference un- der the name of the Western Steamship Service. This scheme provides for sail- ings from Halifax and St. John to Ber- v 169 Nationalist snipers and the same atti- tude of submission greeted the Greek cavalry, which pushed on from Brussa to Mudonia, where 1t arrived late in the afternoon. Frederiksted, St. Croix, V. 1. U. 8. A July ¥2th Copy Os Lists Circulated BY THE b] ® Frederiksted Century Bras: Band. Friends, Well-wishers and Sup- * poreraelin: UL 0. 88, As advertised in the papers some days ago; the Century Brass Band is now cir- culating the Subscription Lists mention- ed; and on this occasion 1S @sking every one to contribute as best they can to help the eause. This is the laSt $75.00 on the present Instruments now on hand and in good condition; by your help previously and by the aid of certain schemes which the band uncertook tre amount of $400.00 has been raised; and now as to raise the last $75.00 balance these lists are brought to you for your monetary or material aid and support. You are cordially invited to atterd (and thereby help) the Gala time to be heid on July 28th: all being well and evervthing working satisfactorily. We will be having <akes, cream, sodas and other artieles for saie; ail articles will be sold so as to zeta little proiit for the Band aud help to raise the amount. Now, having explained in details briefly, the purpose of this scheme of Ju- ly 28th and these subscription lists; we are quite sure you will subcribe as best you can to this list and help in every way to make things work successfully, so we thank you'in advance. Remaining yours to serve the F. C. B. B. Leader, ... .. ..., E' B Williants: Sub-leader, ...Bugene W. Montefere Saevetayy, . - William Smiith. Treasurer, .. .. .Alphonse Bastian, Conduector. . . ... .Herman H. Sarauw. (Licentitate of Music). N. B. 'Any one to whom a copy of one of these lists may not reach and would like to contribute something to the cause, can do so in writing addressing commu- nications to Mr. Earnest E. Williams, Frederiksted, or they can call in person at the West End News Office