London, Feb. 16.
Lord Ponsonby asked the Government, in the House of Lords yesterday, to arrange for a secret session of the House, to discuss certain matters arising from the war.
Lord Noel-Buxton and Viscount Cecil supported the request, Lord Halifax, however, refused to accede to the request on the grounds that better results would be achieved if the lords concerned took the opportunity of discussing privately with members of the Government the questions which they had in mind Reuter, It is announced by the Commissioner of Police of the International Settlement that cheap sales of flour will take place daily between 9 a.m. and 12 noon, and continue at 1.39 p.m. if stocks permit. Each customer will be allowed to purchase one Bag of flour only, and sales will continue daily until March 18, There are ten shops in the French Concession and seventeen in the International Settlement selling, The sale will begin tomorrow.
Purchasers must note that the sales are conducted as a philanthropic undertaking intended to benefit the people and they must observe strict order and not cause any disturbance. Should unruly characters create any trouble at these shops on any pretext whatsoever, they will be instantly arrested and severely punished,
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