FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 1914
BY TELEGRAPH.
(Beuter's Service to the China Mail)
THE PROGRESS OF THE WAR
BRITISH AMBASSADOR'S REPORT "REGA D NG
GERMANY'S ATTITUDE.
BIG GERMAN LINER SUNK
GREAT BRITAIN AND BELGIUM,
GREAT BRITAIN AND GERMANY,
BRITISH AMBASSADOR'S REMARKABLE DOCUMENT..
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LONDON, Aug. 27.
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A detailed report by the British Aunkussiober as Berlin (Sir Wm. Goaben] to Sir Edward Gory, describing the events grine to the up- tuarve in relations has been published.
It may be described as the most remarlehla dipbmate document of 2 times.
DETAILS OF THE DOCUMENT.
The Arabagsubir a the shrink. usled the therman Loverment whather Germany would reimún from violating Belcin rustity,
Herr Jagow, the Foreign-Minister, immodätely
No since the thermans have already crossed the frontier..
Herr Jagat explained that Germany had been obliged to advance Suto Frame by the equsiest mate and strike a decisive bhiw as quickly nai 'possible, since the advance from the lie to the fambier of the south would shave involved great loss of time. He refetted it was impossible for Mieming to burn, back."
After the presentation of the British ultimation Herr von Jugow expronil poignant regnt at the emaiolding of his tire policy, which was to make friends of England, and though Angland, of France.
The British Ambassador thereupon: declared that England, in view of her engagements, could not have noted, otherwise,
THE CHINA MAH.
BY TELEGRAPH.
the well-spring of civilisation and pro,ress, luas fallen ongy ami 'ngain st and critical moments in the past und ou states relatively small in area and in population "bus greștin Counge und wegnitve jehoers). On Athons and Sparta, the Swiss Cantus, anak, not less gloriously three Penturiessnico on the Netherlands "(phoon),
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Nower, I venture to say, has the dintysbeen manus rkurly, ami bravely, acknowleged and never has it been vre coma, gemaly and heroically at scheurged thing thing the last fery seeks by the Belgian King and the 1. Folgian people. They have faced "without flinching, and against aluost 1k the horrors of irruption, devastation spoliation and of outrage and cheers.) They have stubbornly withstood and severe willy arrested the mesh of war after a ways of a gigantic and ever- vhelming forev, . The defined of Liogo (fonul chewed) will aways bee the theme of one of the most inspiring chapters in the atunch of liberty. Flo Belgius have won for themselves that immortal glorg which belongs to a "people who prefer trevidom to ease and security even lo fite itself. We are proud of their Aliune and of their friendship: we salute them with respect and honour. (Renewed Pucers.).
We are with the heart und sou because, by their sklo nud ja (tlavie cómpang, we are defending at the same ting two great cause
witalependerare of shall States atul the sanctity of international. obligations. We assure them to-day, in the name of this United King- lean und of the whole Empire that they can count to the end on our whole-bearted uni unfailing support. (Loud and prolonged cheers.).
Mr. Bonar Law, who was warruly cheeresh, said: 1 uro glad to have had the opportunity of secondling the address, which in terms so eloquent and moving has just been proposal by the Prime Minis- tor, and which I know will command the wurin approval not only of this Blouse but of the whole nation and of the Empire (Cheers) in the struggle, which, as we have just beery told, has not been sought by shen, and which neither the wisdma nor the forbeinance of their troverïment mild have averted. The Belgian ariny has displayed i resistance against overwhelming odds as stelfast as it has been. heroe, a resistance which bis excited the surprise, wonder and admira- tion of the whole world.
BRITISH MARINES OCCUPY OSTEND AND DISTRICT.
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Toxoox, Aug. 27.
In the House of Connons Mr. Churchill stated that a string furce of British marines had been launched and had occupied Ostend and the surround
distries without opposition.
REPORT FROM FIELD MARSHAL FRENCH.
Loxnos, Aug. 27. In the House of Commons Mr. Asquith announced that Field Marshal French reports that the British engaged yesterday against a superior force, The troops fought splendidly and the prospects of the impending battle are
utisfactory.
Mr. Asquith addell that Field Marshal French speaks in high terms of the quality and efficiency of the Frenchman and their etficers. (Tud cheers).
The Ambassador aft-ewants visited the Chancellor, who was very and pgittel, The Changellor, began a probingel larangue, declaring that just for a semp òf paper containing the word V neutrality" Britain was making war ons kindred antion and that his policy of friendship with to Erghini had túmbled like a pack of carts.
Das Arabassaður stmply protested against the Chancellor's declara- Hoc slut Great Britain would be responsible for the terrible qventa which would fyllow, pointing out that Great Britain's, honone require her to defend Belgian aratrality and that four of the consequences would not deter her.
The Ambassador refrained from further argument, as the Chancellor WHE so excited, so evidently, overenme by the British nation. and so
ile disposed to listen to reason.
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This terminated a painful interview..
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On the morning of the 5th jask, there was an astuck on the British' Embassy, which Herr Jager" described us an indelible strain on the reputation of Berlin.
The Emperor sent his Akle-de-Camp to repent his regrets, but say. ing You will gather from these occurrences up den at the feelings of Germans respecting Britain's action against their Allies at Waterloo." The Emperor begged the Ambassador to tell the King that while he was proud of the titles of British Field Marshal and Admial, lo hast Tronce these titles.
THE RAISER WILHELM DER GROSSE SUNK.
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Textos, Aug. 27.
In the House of Camnuns, Mr. Churchill wanamced that HM,S, High Flyer sank the armed merchantian, Kaiser Williein der Grossd
Mr. Churchill said that the Kais Wilhelm der Grosse was attiecī with th four inch guns. She had been interfering with traffic along the Cape route and was one of the very few German guxilaries which succeeded in getting away to sen.
The survivors were landed before she was sunk by the High Flyer. HMS, High Flyer lad one killed and five wounded.
The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grouse was a North tivemon Lloyd liner at 14.297 was built at "the Vitlen Yard, Stettin, in 1997. Her dimensions werd length 629) Burt, berndth 66 Pet, depth, 35 teit.. Hor usual run was from Han burg to New York-- Ed.)
THE BRITISH ̈ PARLIAMENT. "
LONDON. Aug. 27 In the House of Commons Mr. Asquith intimated that it was most¦ necesary and desirable, that" during the war Parliament should meet at short intervaly
AUSTRIA'S TROUBLES.
Austria has evacuated Sanjak and Novibazar
Lostos, Aug. "27.
GREAT BRITAIN'S SYMPATHY WITH BELGIUM.
In the House of Commous Mr. Asquith rose and cheers and nored the following Resolution:-
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"That an humble address be presented to His Majesty praying him contey to His Majesty the King of the Belgians the sympathy and admiration with which this House regards the heroic resistance offered by his army and people to the wanton invasion of his 'territory, and an assurance of the determination of this country to support in every way the efforts of Belgium to vindicate their own independence and the public law of Europe."
Mr. Asquith maid that very few words were needed to commend to the House the terms of the address. The war, which was now shaking to ite foundations the whole of the European system, had originated in a quarrel in which the enantry had no'dirnet concern Great Britain had striven with ali ber might as everyone now; know (cheere) to prevent the oa:break and, when that was no longer possible, to limit its aran. It was important that it abocl be plently understood when it was and why it was that we intervened. It was only when wa were confenated" with a choice between the kerning and the branking of oleman obligatione in the disoharga of binding truste and a shomeless subservience to naked force, the we throw away the soahbard, We do not repeat our decision (load (cheery). The inds one which no great and well respecting nation,certainly note brad and nurtured like naraelves in this ancient home of liberty could without andring shema hava declined (cheere)
We are bound by obligations plain and paramount to assert and maintain the threatened independence of a small and varful stato. Belgium has no interests of her own to serve (chners) save and except the one supreme and over-riding interest of every state, great or small, which is worthy of the parue the praacavation of her tegrity and her national life (Chcers). History tells us that the beauty asserting and maintaining that great principle, which is, after all,
(Wah Taz Fat Pa's Service)
JAPAN, AND CHINA.
PEKINO, Aug. 27.
presented his credentials. The Japanese Minister interviewed President Yean Shih Kai poaterdag
The President's Japanese advisor has returned to Peking.
The Minister denies the report of a proposal to China regarding so patento preserve punca in China and the Far East,
RECONSTRUCTION OF THE FRENCH CABINET,
LONDON, Aug. 27, 11,85 a.mid 1
The French Cabinet has resigned, and has been re-constructed as Cabinet of Nutional Defence, with the addition nł 31. Millerand to the porfolio of the War Office. M. Delcasse will be. Foreign Minister, |M. Briand Minister of Justice, M. Ribot Minister of Finance, and M. Viviani remains us Premier.
Messimy, who was, until the resignation of the Cabinet. Minister for The Socialist 31. Julies Guesde is without, a portfolio, and M. War, is not included in the new combination, which embraces all parties.
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GREAT BRITAIN DETERMINED TO SUPPORT BELGIUM.
Tasbox, Aug. 26, 4.20 p.m.
·Mr. Asquith announced in the House of Commons that be will• move to-morrow a humble address to His Majesty the King, praying him to convey to the King of the Belgians the sympathy and admiration of the House and reuntry for the Belgians in their heroic resistance, and the assurance of Great Britain's determination to support. Belgiam in avery way to vindicate her independence, and the public law of Europe
The Humencement was greeted with "cheers."
NEWS FROM HOME.
AT THE OUTBREAK OF THE
WAR.
THE BRITISH NATION UNITED.
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Commons.
TREMALING IN THE BALANCE. After Mr. Asquith had outlined the business for next week.
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NEWS Weismann's
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that tau Garman merchant ships are being huld prizes in Colombo barbour, Nina ather ships are la captivity: at Bombay.
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LOYAL INDIA.
The Rajputana princes, mys the Plogeer Mail (Allahabad) to hand, have not been show in the prosech crisis to exemplify hein tridi ional loyalty and martial spirit.. Elis Bighom the Maharajs of Biksnor. #huma troops have already scan service in Somaliland and ander his own command in China, talsmaphed on the 3rd August to place himself and his own forces at the disposal of His Majesty, and it is under stood that similar mogea baro since boen received from other Chiefs of the military
SHIPS THAT PASS IN THE NIGHT.
After the Japanese mail aresmae Mishima Mara had left Colombo the monotony of the outward trip was relieved somewhat by mild excitement among the pamangers. All around the vessel was pitch darkness when, muddaniy, within two cables' length of the ship shot out the thickering of dignal Tarapa What is your name?" some phantom reasel naked.. "We are tho Mishima Maru." plied the Captain. add- ing And what is yours?' The Bickering in the darkness ceased; there was no response and the unknown ship passed away in the night.
SHANGHAI'S GREAT THOUGET,
Å Shanghai contemporary recently, flashed this brilliant effort from the homa of burders: Shortly after the news of Grunt Britain's declaration of war on Ger. may was circalated in Shanghai yesterday alt arnom, Bundreds of persons slong the Bund observed an unusually brilliant rain. bow over Footong. Make your owɑ com- ment.
HONGKONG VOLUNTEER
CORPS.
Corps Orders by Ident-Col. "A. Chapman V.D.
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List of addresses and telephone cambers have not yet boen received fram No. 1 Section Artillery Battery, Civil Service Co. Audi Scouts. Company. These must be sant in st obce.
PROMOTION.
ir. R. Eendèrwin No. 2 Section Artil ley Battery to be Bombardier to date 28 8. 14..
PABADES.
Parades for tomorow Saturday 29th. jost:-.01. Recruits Group 3 under Sergeant Major.. Remainder Group 3 Jagder D.C.L.I. Instructors, Section Off- cors on duty will attend. 5.30. p.m. Groups 1 and 3 Route March.
DETAIL.
Un daty Saturday 29th instant Group 3, Oficars on duty Saturday 29th inst.. Capt. Stewart, Lt. Qunningham and Lt. Wright: To furnish Geard-co-night, Scouts Company; to-morrow, Scents Company.
Orderly Officer :-to-night, Lieut. Ken- nett; tomorrow, Lient Weall
Orderly Sergeant to-night, Sergt Sutherland: to-morr, "Sergt. Murdoch.
Hongkong Volunteer Reserves.
MUSKETRY,
"It is notified with reference. In order dated 27th inst. that the Peak Range will only be available on Sunday the 3th inst. and not my Saturday the 29th inst. Section Commanders "mast arranga with the Ser. goat Major the times at which their Sections will Bre, and must be present on the Range.
PAZADES.
New 1, and Companies all sections will parade at 5.30 p.m. on Monday the 3lat August had on Wednesday and Friday the 2nd and 4th September at 8.30 pm. All Bections will, unless they are on duty that right at the Law Courta, parade on Tues- day and Thursday at 5.30 p.m., each night uctil further notice.
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What about the Amending, B3 takzed in the custody of members and must NATURE'S MOST BOUNTIFUL GIFT.
shed Lord Hugh Cacil.
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The Speaker brielly explained that the Prime Miniser would speak by leave of Dramatic Scene in the House of the Beans, which would be extended
others, if they desired. And Mr. Asquith rosos Not a word did he way of a failure to agree on the terms of the Amending WESTMINSTER, July 30 Bi It was the blant fact of war. Anne, unprecedented within living trembler in the balance, that in sharp, niemory scene that carried the House det sentences, he smote, if one may of Commons back to the lack menace of of members. All the euphemisms were use the word, on the reluctant inaxation Napoleon's wars-Londay ekangud in five briel micutes the landscape of politics inept aside. this dountry. Parties are merged; dise i sonstons' are husbed;"& nation ariges-- startled, it may be, by the whirlwind that weeps over Europe-hot nation not -unworthy of a courageous past.
Sík E. ORZY'S STATEMENT."
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in no circumstances be left in the Law Court,
Unprecedented Success during 1914
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the business which we shall take will be Gold Medal and 180 percent marks awarded at
the world. (Hear, hear.) In the meantime conned to Decossary matters, and will not be of 4 controvemial character.
Cheers.)
OFPOSITION CONCORRERCE.
ice. Sir Edward Carmari was also present Mr. Balfour ast by Mr. Bonus Law's
on the bench. Mr. Redmond and Mr. BarRay MacDonald, though they did not apesk," ware present in their places. The united front was in being.
Mr. Bonar Law's reply was;
The Taisho Exhibition for PURITY and EXCELLENCE
Declared by Tokyo Laboratory after
TEN DAYS
the TEST to be PUREST NATURAL MINERAL WATER
in JAPAN
TESTIMONIAL dated 24th July, 1914 signed
CNITED FRONT TO ALTEN Mr. Asquith's statement was as follows: I do hot propose to make the motion which stande in my name, and by the in As the Price Minister has informed the dalgence of the House I abould like to give Flouse, it is with our excurrence that he For men at side by side on the Mini- the reasons. We went to day under con has made the suggestion, which we have aterial Bench. Th conversed in quick,ditions of gravity which are.lt an just heart. Ata moment like the present. anxious phrases. They exchanged dosu- paralleled in the experience of every one when even those of us who do not sharo mont Their laces wure unmistakably of us. The ices of peace and war are diplomatic secreta focl. that the statement wrought with anxiety. Thay wero
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in the balance. and with them the of the Prime Minister in true, that peace. Lloyd George, and Mr. Churchill the sible to measure either the dimensions or think that it is of the tracet importance Prime Minister, Sir Edward Groy, Mr.risk of a catastrophe of which it is impos or war may be trambling in the balance, I representatives of an Empire's diplomacy, the effects. In thes sircumstances it is of that it should be made plain to everyone defences, and ficance,
vital importance in the interests of the that, whatever dur doustic, differences Foreign Affairs, if he has any information (Ministerial cheers)-hould present (Cheers.)
whole world that this coun ry, which has may be, they do not prosent in prescaune by Dr. TAMBA and other eminent Doctors and **May I mak the Secretary of Stata for no interesta fts own directly at stakes united front in the casasala
of the world. Professors of Chemistry, states:-"The water itself he can communicate to the House?'. Mr. Edited front general cheer and be ab’a I I am obliged to the Prime Minister for Bonar Law saked the question. *
to apenk and not, with the suthority of an mying that in the meanting party contro we have thoroughly tested and we find that it is Sir Edward Grey, with his useal simple, undivided nation, (Choors.)
versini busincas will not bo hiked and I n adornad. even converational manner, If we were to prosued to day with the
sure it is his intention as it would be the free from Bacteria or Organic matter of any arbwrrad:
first order on the piper wa should in wich of the whole Bouse that this post There is very little I sad ray. I regret evitably, untethedebate was conducted in purement will not in any way prejudice the and we have pleasure in certifying that WILKIN- I cannot say that thoniteation is lograre an artificial.tone, he involve in acute con interests of any of the parties to the con- than it was yesterday. The out-tanding troversy in roard to domestio difference, trovarey facta are much the amo Aria has whose importines to ourselves ons bere out to give information the Enge, the
I should like to add, and I do so SON'S TANSAN is the Purest Natural Mineral began war against Sarvia; Rosin has any quarter of the House is disp and to members of which quite understand the ordered a partial mobiliation. This has disparage or belittle. I need next sey, mote Javillon, but in order bat de Water in Japan, not hitherto led to any octresponding than that such use of our time as each ki plain outside that in what I have non asid steps by other Powers s far as our moment might have injurious, and lastingly | Tapisk not only so far as I am entitled to information pups. We continue to pursue injurious effects on the International speak for the Unlealet Party and for Ulster," the one great object of preserving Euro sitostioni
het with the concurrence of my right bug. 'pean pence, and for this purpose are I have had the advantage of consultation friend the member for Trinity Cullego (r keeping in close touch with other Powers with the Leader of the Caporifon; b IE, Carwn) (Chosen), inst Ip thus keeping in touch we have, I am know sizes to the fall the view which I
Now a whiopie of prolest known in noy glad to say, had not dificulty na far, have expraved Wanhall, therefore, pro- qouter Members slowly men from their though it has not been powaible for the pine to put off for the present the complace and Acket firth to the lobbies. A Powerd to amire in joint diplomatic action duration of the second reading of the demonstration, which, in its leanity and A was proposed on Mondazhe Amending Bill of course with ot prejudice its restraints orinacteristic of the M mbork are so oblessed with the in- to its future, in the hope jbst by the pon. British and Irish peoples--for both nations, numerable immediata conceria of the Bene ponemest if the discussion the patrio'ism, were honourably anndist all went fuath to estive, hid not even then grasped the our power, if not to avert na last to the miness of an evil mument. Daily sion that many of them, while deeply all parties will tributer what lies in the wrdd, miring pintant against posities. They needed it gut more plainly, sircumscribe, the calamities which threats News and Leader (London)
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