FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1814.
BY TELEGRAPH.
Beuter's Service to the China Mail)
THE PROGRESS OF
THE WAR
THE SOUTH AFRICAN.
DIFFICULTY."
THE CHINA MAIL.
BY TELEGRAPH.
.RESIGNATION OF PRINCE LOUIS OF BATTENBERG,
Losos, tit. 20. It is officially annodiged that U.S.IL. Prince Louis of lattenberg has resigned his positam us First Sex Lord of the British Navya
Adoning IT.SH. Prine bonis of Nattaberg, G.dk, (civil, G.C. Vaj | Kt, 1, (military, R.C.3.6., bos been First Sou Dont of the Adhinitalty since 1914, mail e Peresaal A,B,C, to the Klig. Born an Grate, Austria, on May 21, 1954, the eblesa sa al Prince Mexander et Howa, he married his cousin.. Princess Alig Queen Victoria's daughter, in trg. In 1888 his hozama a naturs alived, British subject, and entered the Royal Navy ne a Câuár--Ed,
ENEMY'S NIGHT ATTACKS REPULSED.
LONDON, Oct. 29, 4.35 1.1. The official statement issued in Paris at 11 p.a. says:- Two night attacks by, the enemy in the region of Dixmudė baro been repulsed.
ceused.
The Cherrian effect on the front Nimport-Distnude haa. Spparently Our offensive continue's north of Ppres. We have reade slight pro- Elsewhere there is rothing noteworthy to report.
LEADERS COPING WITH THE between La Basse and Lens.
SITUATION.
THE SITUATION IN INDIA.
THE LATEST NEWS FROM FRANCE, BELGIUM “AND RUSSIA,
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DEALING WITH THE SOUTH AFRICAN TROUBLE.
Laxvox, Des. 20,
A telegrian from Bloemfontein skates that Major. Brand, the Officer Commanding the Defence Force encamped at Terpe (feminerly" Genemi of the Beer fores), addressing the in, denoted the De Wet and Beyers rebellion, and said his fudy duly was to support the invernmezt. He offered a free pass to any when string to retim to their bomas instead of proceeding to Gerspan Bourl-West Africa.
Only Your run out of twelve himinst neverted,
LEADERS COPING WITH THE OUTBREAK:
LONDON, Oct 29, 2.30 p.m.
WAR NEWS.
WAR NEWS.
A Japanese firma in Tukio has contracted The Daily Chronicle's Gamers corre- to supply 1.000 tons of fresh beef to Vladi-spondent states that the Kaiser caught Tontak.
savere cold while inspecting the trenches aruand Verden recently, and was drenched with rain.
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Pho Portuguese Legation at Peking bas informed Reater's Agency that by order of the British Government the British cruiser Arguntaus nerised at Lisbon on September 28th and fired a salute in honour of the
Portuguese Government and nation. The reception Accorded to the ship was very ecedial and enthusiastic.
The Morning Post's Paris correspondent says that the Boor femeral Joubert landed in France, and expressed the hope to be able to tight beside General Sir Joan French, whom he regards as the ablest of the Hoglish Generals.
GERMANS AND PARIS.
Everything, says » German telegram of the 15th inst, puints to the fact that the Gennan armies are prepared a naw advance again Paris, which will probably
be carried out with the same force and the same whirlwind mapidity as the first one.
arrested and mary shops closed by the pics Paper money is everywhere refused, and goods at the purchased only if gold or silver is tendered in payment.
VICTORIA THEATR
BY TELEGRAPH. VICTORI
(Vah Tax Yet Pa's Service);
LI HING HI
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Paxing, Des. 2.
King Hi has been granted ona month's leave.
MILITARY APPOINTMENTS,
Li Ka Ban has bear appointed Garrison Commissioner of Kochow and Luichow. Huang Yan Sik has been ap pointed Hainam's Garrison Comak. jioner, Jas Fook Chuen has been appointed Garrison Commissioner at Nankang, Shiuchow and Linchow in the Kwangtung Province.
THE BRITISH FORCE IN
SE ANGTUNG.
PRESENTS FOR OFFICERS AND MEN.
Mr. Barnardiston, wife of Brig. General Barnardiston, has sent the following letter to the Editor of the **Poking and Tientsio Times
Dear Sir,-Through the vary great kind- ness and generosity of the people of Tien- tkin, en have been able to collect for our troops at Taingtan six cason of presents. and I feel sure it will be a matter of interest to all, to learn what they contained. Thare- fore? hope you will very kindly allow ins
little space in your paper in
in which I can enumerate the articles sent by us,
In the first place I mast mention that wo have had most generous gifts of:
money from many friends, which hare oonbled us at chocolate, besides retaining & aufhcient to buy 900 lb. tins of tobacco and 50lbs.
be made up for the wounded at home. sam for the purchasing of material te
A telegram from Riga s'aten that a can. Mapy, trademher and dealers hare beco 1:50 pips, albe, of chocolata; from Sira, sidorable quantity of war booty was seized in Tilsit. from where the garrison and inhabitants ded. Regular mat communics tion has been established between all towns in Hast Rmasia occupied by the Russians.
There aegins to be a report that we ace to be exchanged for Germans in England. I hope it is true as the strain is
We have received from Messrs. Pro- topapan & Co. two dozen pipes and five larga boxes of oigarettes; from the Tientsin arriving in Copenhagen Tobsen Co., 10,000 cigarettes for the nien Berlin stato that from
aerious and 2,000 for the officers; from the Tients riots have taken place daily in consin Press, writing paper: from bir. sequence of the great rise in prices of food, F. 8. Thornton, 10,000 cigarettes; from including fruit, bread, potsings and salt. Mrs. Spunt, 5,000 sigarettes, 500 cigars, Maandura, Japanese handkerchiefs and chocolate: from Florence, Lady Walsham, chocolate, writing paper pencils hard kerchiefs, and cigarettes; from Lady War hat, writing paper, pencils, cigarettes and chocolate I crewed from Leith a few days ago on a
from Mr. Irwin and Miss Robertson, chocolate; Imom Mrs. Maskin- tay Danish steamer, says Mr. W. M. Duck worth, in the Daily Never. The Danish tosh Shaw, books: from Madame Docquier captain had a fine contempt for the Germans (Tougshan), handkerchiefs, chocolates and sigittes from Colonel Norris-Newman, and for North Sea mines. As books and magazines from Major Bliss,
have sent 13 pairs of
of long sleeping socks, auf wristlets and 4 pairs of aneks.
A telegram from Capetown #fatos that Mr. Merriman in a strong speech degounced the rebellion and emphasized that the rebela were ignorant wen with baring a bad effect on the many heart-cure without a particle of fear. A phikwapher books; and the Ladies' Working Party
ither money nor ammunition. They were merely fighting for a treaty abolishing ires Government and substituting German deals.
Mrs Marriman remonstrated with General Botha for making too vainabla life at the front.
.
General Botha replied with deep emotion that he must perautally lead his people against liis brethren.
Another celegram from Capetown states that fiemeral Hertzog has left Bloemfaatein to andearoar to meas the rabel leaders and advise the men to
starn home.
THE MARITZ REBELS SURRENDERING.
patients here," says a letter received in Manchester from Mr. W. Stern, who, with his wife, is at Bad Nauheim. The patients in particularly bad health include the Hon. F. French, Mr. George Edwardes (of the London Gaiety), and Bir. Rubert
Yerburgh,
too. Your battle foeh," he said, will smash the Germans. If we hit a mine we shall be blown up. The English feet will win whether we get blown up or not. S what does it matter?"
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THE WAR.**
think this is a splendid response to our appeal only two weeks ago, and I know that our soldiers at Tsingtau will thorough ly appreciate this very substantial proof of the sympathy felt for them by thait com- patriates and friends in Tientsin,
Friends in Chins of the late Dr. G. R Underwood, Kinking, will be glad to
This is the first war in history, so far as May I also take this opportunity of recognize the uam of bis elder son, Habert
I am aware, thai is known simply as "The expressing my thanks, and deep apprecia- J. Underwood, in the list of appointments War. There was the South African War tion at the very kind way in which so (September 18) by the War Office an
and the Russo-Japan War, and the Spanish-many ladies have come forward to help us second lieutenant (temporary) in Lord American War, and the Napoleogio Wars, in our work for our brave soldiers. Kitchener's New Army attached to the fand about a million others, each with a 13th Royal Scots. Mr. Underwood was to distinctive came. Distinction was possible, entor Unford in October, bat along with because they were all more or less sectioural.. others of Merchiston Castle, Edinburgh But this is a war in which practically the to their service. He was born at Kiukiang in Ocers Training Corps, volunteered for
is engaged. It may bo that history will have to indicate it by some negative title, such as the non- Icelandic War, though, by the prosent look of things, even Iceland may be impelled to take a haml presently. When the Dalai
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11.20 p.m.
The Marity rebels continue to surrender. One hundred came a to-day and a number have been taken prisoners apparently on their way homes. It is hoped that the whole head will be captured..
THE SITUATION IN INDIA,
"Continues Satisfactory.”
The following is a copy of a tebyam received for the General Staff, Army Headquarters, India:
General Officer Communding, Hongkong.
SIMLA, Oct. 20, 5.5 p.m.
Situation in India continues satisfactory. The news of the landing
1895..
whole civilised world is
The Brussels correspondent of Le Matin states that the German Inmes at bauboure Lama is found moving almost anything in
A PRISONER OF WAR.
Miniral Water Manufacturer's Affairs.
In the neticin rought ay La Pang Sang, merchant, of 131, Jervois Street, against Felix Loria, mineral water manufacturer. Wanchai, which was con tinued in the Summary Court this after- neon the alien 'enesny character of defon. Lordan was again refered to, his solicitor
totaled $0,000, Lo Matiz in pablishing the way of remote action may be expected details concerning the siege of Maubeuge.Sydney Bulletin.. mentions that the wood of Lotiores, about aiz, kilometers from the centre of the town,
ar page for sale in Jus. Jo and was purchased ostensibly for buildings as n motive factory. It now transpičas that the real purahasor was. Frederic Krupp. After a concrete foundation had been prepared, no further progress was made on the for German siege gune.
of Indian troops in Franer has increased personal interest in the war,foundation until it served as emplacements which is strengthened by news of their first successful contact with the
onemy.
Monsoon bas been good and crop prospects" excellent, Satisfaction is expressed at appointment of committed to enquirg| into Budge Budge ofmy.
CHIES GENERAL STAFF.
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LATEST NEWS FROM FRANCE AND BELGIUM.
Losgos, Oct. 20, 6.20 p.m.
A Paris communque states that during yesterday we roade progress
st several points on the line of battle, notably around Ypres and south of Array.
The is nothing fresh from the Nieuport-Dixmude front.
Lord Kitchener has accepted the Rectorship of Edinburgh University.
가
Zeppelin bombe found unexploded in Belgian measure four feet long by eight
has wide
stating that be was now a prisoner of
war in Hongkong. The claim was for the return of a sum of 1556.68 bulanos. ol u sum of $1,000 deposited with defen- dant as accurity under an 'agreement in We have usually been conrisons as to the writing dated May 2, 1914, less the sam admission of national songs, and overy military band has to learn the National of $135,15 for goods supplied to pleatif. CAVALRY LEADER AND HIS MEN. Athom of the guest of honour-Jew, Turk, The recent was for the supply of Infidel, or berstle, as he may be says mineral watsze Defendant ted Home paper. But there is one tone that that the agroeient to apply was not is never officially played in Frisda, The Fulfilled because" plaintif failed to pay Kaiser has never allowed the "Marseil
Plaintiff's version was | Iaise to be heard at Court or in any of the for deliveries.
Through Uhlans Like Brown Papar.".
-We have been fighting without censing for ten days. We have had no rest, and we have beauɛ Sghting with, odds of ve to one againat nze. We have been through the Uhaza
Uhans like brown peper. Bot-we coat have men.
This extract from a letter by Sir Phiếp Chetwode, D.8.0., în command of the 5th British Cavalry Brigade, was read by his father-in-law, Colonel the Hos. Stapleton
beris (Carnavon). ·
State thantres.""
"THE DIE-HARDS.”
How Tommy Brown Fought in the
Wounded soldiers who have taken part in
We captured soule of the caeniy's trenches between Aisne and Cotton, at a rectalting meeting at Llan- the fighting with the Expeditionary Forca
Argonne..
None of the enemy's attacks were successful,
We also advanced at the Forest of Aprimont.
GREECE AND THE EPIRUS,
LONDON, Oct 29,6 p.m.
A telegram from Athens statee that the Greek troops are advancing
fa Northern Epirna in admirable order.
They are being welcomed with intense enthusiaSELĮ
MORE, RUSSIAN VICTORIES.
Heary German Losses.
LONDON, Oct. 20, 10 am.
We have occupied Strykow, Reschow and Novo Miasts.
Sir Philip Chetwode's brigade brilliant have many interesting stories to tell of
ly routed the Prussian Horas on August their expriances, One of the Middlesex, 28 in the Cambrai-Landrecies-Le Catean the old 57th, said sighting, and he was the Srat man to be mentioned in Sir John-French's despatches.
ITALY'S ATTITUDE.
At any rate, we lived up to our name
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that defendant supplied the waters in! bottles which were not marketabiė, but defendant submitted that the sizes of bottle in question was in accordance with. agreement..
Mr. Crowther Smith appeared on be half of Me. C. Willson, of Stephens and
Preston, of Mears. Johnson, Stoke und Willson, solicitors, for plaintiff: 3r Master," was for the defence.
„Mr. Preston und einso the last lið-
isurment there had been another change
the Die-Harda," and the Germans will with regard to the alien enemy question not be in a hurry to mest as again. We and he was not sure what course he dever seemed to be able to get to the end cught to ask his Lordship to take, or
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Who was the coolest whether or not anything was dua. am in a position to show what is the feel-man under ing among the public.
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Our cavalry entered Radour and captured several thousands of prisonera,
also guns and quick-firera and a train of motor waggons."
The enemy made fruitless attacks.
In East Prussia the German losses have been very great.
THE FLOTILLA'S WORK ON THE BELGIAN COAST..
"LONDON, Oct 30, 1.55 m. The Admiralty announces that she fotilla has continued to support the Allios left since the 27th inst, The fire from twelve inch geus brought to bear on the German positions has been effective, accurate and galling. De The ansmy brought up heavy guns sod replied vigorously, On shore the the firo bas practically ceased.
The preponderance of the naval gunners has been establisbed," "The ensualties were light throughout, « Ons of the enemys shells exploded on
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The Hon. Trazer of the Alle Memorial and Afiliated Hospitals begs to
Throughout Italy sympathy for England is azabimous. The activity of the dip'o. matists of the rival Fower in order to draw acknowledge with thanks the following Italy over to their respective sides is re- marble? It is difficult to foroses what the end of it will ES, (EL)
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