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not make a cleanly app=arance in publie, to oust those who mzke an effort at con- forming to the demands of decency. Noone wiil be permitted to carry a grease cloth and wipz the public benches over; neither should they be wiped over by the greasy, filthy suit of som? pig who is either too lazy or rideless so attire himself suitably, or deliberately and maliciously desires to inconvenience oth- ers. Such people would not be offerea a seat in one’s home, not because of his person, but on account of his rig; why then be pleased to share a seat with him on the public wharf? The Police will do the communitya favor in attending to tnis- breach of the regulations which, when corrected, is also likely to promote an impro\ement jn the general habits of the offenders.—Communicated. TELEGRAM> ST. CROIX STATION. Paris. Sept. 12th.—7 The commission on the revision of rhe treaty of 1839, have r2acheda compi-te agreement on the procedure to be toliowed. Belgian and Duteh experts will work out joint ferm- alas, regarding the waterways; ‘while tne deliberations on the safety of Bel- oium by the whole commission will bagin at the next meating on Friday. Geneva, Sepi. 12th.—-Jt is reported fron Lorrach, Baden. that the allies have taken over the important German railway station at Basle which although in Swiss territory, has hitherto been In German control. Under allied control, the huce passenger and freight traffic through the station,which is the gateway tc the north and south of Kurope, is expected to be g eaty facilitated. Ottawa. Sept. 12th.-—ln the course oui a discussion of the Polish treaty today Mr. Ja~obg took the opportunity to pro- test against the allegod massacre of Jews ir Poiand. *'l trust’’, commented Mr. J:cobs, ‘‘thatif Mr. Paderwski, Presi- dent of the olish Republic, runs us a;-ainst the Leazue of Nation, he will find that he is péaying; ++ith fire and not a piano’’. Mr. Doherty was questioned waether Canada was assuming any obii- g: tions under the treaty. ““The obliga- tions”’ Mr. Doherty repiied, ‘‘are all on the side of Poland.” . London, Sept. 12th. —Turkey has re- plied to a message from President Wil- son, demanding that disorders cease in that eruntry, declaring that all measures will be taken for the maintenance of oi- der and secarity in Anatolia, according to a Constantinople despatch to the Ex- change Telegraph Comipany. (onstantinople, Sept. 11th.—The allied corimissioner in Smyrna cortinnes to tal'e evidence concerning the situation, wi-hin the city order prevails, but Guer- illa fighting is going on outside with the reeks who are said to have 80,000 troops. The Turks number only 10, 000. T[he feeling is so highin Constan- 2t v DX AN LB tinople against Greece, that the Sultan has removed from the palace of Teru on the Bosphorous to another of h's numer- ous palaces, owing to the anchcring nearby of Greek destroyers. The Turk- ish Govt. is caring for the Smyrna re- fugees assisted by the American Reiief Conimission. There are 40,000 women and children destitute in the vicinity of Smyrna. Glasgow, Sept. 12th—As articipated the motion by Mr. Thomas, instracting the committee of the Trade Union Con- gress, to demand from the Govt. the immediate repeal of the military service act, for the withdrawal ‘rom Russia, was passed by the Congress today al- most without opposition. In the event of a QGovt. refusal a special Congress will be called immeuiatey to decide what action is to be taken. Todays res- olution is obviouslv aimed, at preserv- ing unity of the trade union mocvemen’, which at the beginning of the week was in dunger of- being definitely spl.t on the question of the use of the strike weapon to,achieve political aims, Meny celegates had no mandate committing their unicns on this subject, bot these would come to a special Congress, empowered to voice the views of the workers they rep- resent. This ‘actical motion had there- fore the effect of avoiding a decison on divect action at this stage, alihough both sices appear convinced. they hold a ma- jority so their views. No arguments were advancel during thz debate, the Tno.nas resol itior having the support of Messrs Sha v M 2. and Messrs Smil- lie, and Clynes:. T[h2 lactar gave the motion his bicsring in four senterces, and then seized the cpportunity, denied him yesterday, to discuss the whole question of direct action. He said Mr. Smilie appeared to consider himself the only just man in the movement. ‘““He calls, others must follow. Tt was possible that Mr. Smille might bhe mistaken, and not know it Mr. Clynes was persuaded that ‘‘direct acticn begets violence and would inevitab'y lJead to a ecivil war’’. It was a bad example which might b 2 follow=d when in 'the near future, a labour Govt. held the reins of office. Mr. Smillie wou'd turn the world upside-down, and ima- gine nothing more was requirea to be done. Mr. Smillie in supporting the res- olution, which however he said did not go far encugh, hotly denied Mr. Shaws statement of yesterday, ascribing to him a desire to set up So.ictism in Great Britain. During the week. the Congress has dealt with many imporiaat subjeets aff.cting the workers and incust: al con- ditions, the only important business now remaining being the elections ofa new Parliamentary committee for tne ensu- ing year. Berlin, Sept. 11th.—The German Govt, las presented a new note at Versai'les protesting agains® the continuance of an- ti-German agitation in upper Stlesia and the incitement of the Poles to acts of vio- lence. The note also asks that steps be taken to close the frontier completely and prevent Polish bands from obtaining arms and crossing the frontier. Ottawa, Sept. 11th.—It is understood that the Government will introduce a bill consolidating all the orders-in-council in connection with soldiers civil reestablish- ment and will make a statement showing what has been done in the way of assis- tance 0 the returned men so far, and also the financial status of Canada at the present time. There will also be ap- pointed a Parliamentary committee some- what along the lines of the pension com mittee of last session, to enquire into the question of further gratities to re- turned men. This has been communica- ted to the representatives of the veter- ans, and they express their satisfac- tion. ’ London, Sept. 11€h.—''It is an inter- esting faect.”” Mr. -Archibald Hurd the well known naval expert, writes in the “‘DailyTelegraph’’ that judged by the strength of its battle squadron in active service, this country’s supremacy has, at least temporarily passed away. The Uni- ted States has now in commission 31 bat- tleships, and the navy department in Washington plans to have t venty-nine next year, the reduction in number beirg balanced by the increased power of some of the ships now approaching completion in the shipyards. We have in a similar state of readiness 22 battleships and five cruisers and in accordance with an order published yesterday with reference to to the reduction to areserve basis of the Home fleet, our instantly ready battle force will fall at an early date to 16 ships ten of them forming the Atlantic fleet and the other six cruising in the Medi- teranean. It may be some what of an affront to our National pride that we should have reached this secondary posi- tion at sea,”” Mr. Hurd cnondoles himself with the reilection that Vdmiralty is sav- ing money. . London, Sept. 12th.—Mr. Wins‘on Churchill, Secr®tagy of War, in a state- ment issucd today denies that there has been any change in the British policy to evacuate North Russia. Kvacuation, how- ever, had bezn retarded owing to the ne- cessity of bringing away many Russians who are in danger of their lives, as well as women and children. Lir., Churchill admits that ic will be impossible to effect a junction with Admiral Kolchak before the Winter. He denies that British troops are employed, or that the British Govt. has accepted any responsibility of oper- ations against Petrograd. Dublin, Sept. 12th—Two Sinu Fein merabers of ithe House of Commons were arrested today. They were Mr. Blythe, member for Monaghan (North) and Patrick O’Keefe, member for Cork County. Military lorries ecarrying pri- soners from the outskirts of the town of Dublin, are arriving in the city.