SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1914.
BY TELEGRAPH.
Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)
THE PROGRESS
THE WAR.
OF
LATEST NEWS FROM FRANCE AND BELGIUM.
ALLIES STEADILY
ADVANCING.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN REBELLION
PRACTICALLY ENDED.
THE NURNBERG CAPTURED AND SUNK.
FRESH ENEMY ATTACKS AT YPRES REPULSED.
TANDON; Dec. 11, 9.2 pan.........
A Paris communique states that the enemy displayed some activity the region of Ypres and delivered several attacks, three of which were ompletely repulsed.
The Germans succeeded in rouching one trench in our first line. We continued our progress in the direction of the enemy's lines, however..
There have been artillery duels in the regions of Areas and Juvin. #out.
We pushed our trenches' forward in the Argonne, atul repelled two fernan attacks.
We consolidated our gains at Vurumnes, where the German artillery As shown great netivity but caused no casualties.
There has been the same activity on the heights of the Meuse. Our progress at Bois le Petre has been maintained and consolidated. We captured Aspuch milway station, to the south of Thann.. There have been artillery exchanges along the rest of the front.
(Official Telegram from French floremment via Peking.)
Ou'the 9th inst. calm prevailed in Belgium and in the Artus region. In I. Quesnoy and d'Andechy regions the Allies progressed going femiz 200 to 600 metres,
No change in the Alane and Champagne regions. The German artillery was more active but was checked by the French heavy artillery which obliged the Gennans to evacuate several trenches
the neighbourhood of Rheins.
In the Perthe region the Germans made several-uttempts to re-take the trenches they were obliged to yield on the 8th inst., but they were
pulsed with heavy lossos.
The French advance is still proceeding in Argonne. French troops carried new trenches and repulsed six counter-attacks ponducted by Gemman infantry.
Artillery fighting in heights of Meuse district was advantageous for be French, who took up new trenches in Le Petre wood and took
merus, prisoners:
HAVAS Telegram, Dec. 10, 6.85 0.22.
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Yesterday in Belgium and in the Arras region we progressed from 200 600 metres.
THE CHINA MAIL.
BY
TELEGRAPH.
ALLIES REPORTED TO HAVE ENTERED ROULERS.
Loydon, Dec. 10, 11.30pm... An Amsterdam telegram states that the Sluia currespondent of the Fan-lelsblad reports that the Allies have entered Roulers.
GERMANS ANXIOUS REGARDING FLANDERS.
LONDON, Dec. 11.
Dutelt papers state that the Germans are anxious about the situation in, Western Flanders and are replacing their losses from the garrisons in Belgium. They have also sent there 7,000 troops from the North of France and are prepar- ing to abandon Thonrout and Theilt before the "Allies' advance.
(Official Telegrams from the British Foreign Office)
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THAT GERMANY WOULD LIKE TO DO...
The German Press report that the National Liberal leader Herr Basserman, admission that Germany intends to hold permanecitly the country which she in a depeech to the members of his party in the Reichstag, made a definite
has occupied. "Let us hold fast," ho mid, "to that which we have won, and cyer and above that acquire all that we neol. By a bloody war to splendid victory! That is the motto of this great time."
GERMANY HIMPERED BY A SCARCITY OF GUNSA
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It is reported that the wankening of the German offensive is due to the grant scarcity of guns. The German military authorities have only got one rifle for every three reservists now called to the colours.
SERBS HEAVILY DEFEAT THE AUSTRIANS.
LONDON, Dec. 10.
The Serbian Press Burean states that, on December 5th the Servians gained successes along the whole line, particularly on the Left Wing. The enemy were crashed and retired in disorder. Officers and 1810.men were captured; also two mauutsin howitzers, fre mountain guns, four ruachine guns rifics, and telegraphic material were taken.
ANOTHER SULTAN LOYAL TO BRITAIN.
The Sultan of Zanzibar has issued a`mest loyal address to the Moslem commzuity of the coast region of the East Africa Protectorate.
REPORTED SUBMARINE ATTACK ON DOYER.
Loxuos, Dec. 11...
There was some excitemset at Ihrer resterday morning mused by the Gring of a battery commadding the breakwater and Naval harbour. It is reported that German submarines twice attempted to enter the harbour, but ware repulsed. The Admiralty states that it has co confirmation of this report. THE KAISER'S HEALTH
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LONDON, Dec 10.
An Amsterdam telegram says that an official announcement made at Berlin states that the Kaiser's condition has considerably improved. The catanh is relaxing and his temperature is normal.
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EMPIRE-WIDE REJOIGINGS.
LONDON, Dec. 10.
There are rejoicings throughout the Empire over the Naval victory and much enthusiasm is shown in the United States."
BRITISH OVERSEAS PATRIOTIC LEAGUE
LONDON, Dec. 11.
His Majesty the King has consented to become the patron of the Patriotic League of Britons Overseas which was originated by Lords Selborne, Milner, Curzon and other eminent.public men. It is proposed that British residents in foreign countries shall contribute towards the gift of a warship to the Admiralty.
THE BRITISH VICTORY" AT ̃KURNA.
LONDON, Dec. 10. The Press, Bureau announces that our captures at Kuma were 1,100 prisoners, exclusive of wounded, and nine guns: The late Governor of Basra only surrendered after plucky resistance..
BEYERS' BODY RECOYERED. .
LONDON, Dec. 11.
A Johannesburg telegram reports that the body of General Deyers, In Le Quesney and Andechy regions the ground gained was main-the traitor, who was drowned while crossing the Vaal river, has been' mined and strengthened.
recovered.
In the Aisne and Champagne regions German artillery was more setive and we checked its fire.
In the region Perths all counter-attacks were repulsed. We continue
to progress in the whole of the Argonne region.
We carried new trenches and repulsed six counter-attacks, com- leting and strengthening ground, gained..
We kept a marked advantage in heights of Meuse, in spite of naw activity on the part of the German batteries.
SOUTH AFRICAN REBELLION SMASHED.
Loxpos, Dec. 11. 1.20 p.m.
CARGO INSURANCE REDUCED..
LONDON, Dec. 11. "The Government rute of insummes for curgoes has been reduced from two guiness to 11 guinens.
THE AUSTRIANS ADMIT DEFEAT.
LONDON, Dec. 10.
An Amsterdam telegram states that an Austrian communique admits. that the Austrian army has been unable to penetrate the strong Serbian The Press Bureau states that Sir Sydney Buxton, Governor-General forces and has been compelled to retire, in order to avoid bostile counter.
attacks.
# the South African Union, în a despatch to Mr. L. Harcourt, Secretary State for the Celonies, announces that the rebellion in practically at a end. A few small bodies of rebels may give a little trouble, but if hey do it will be for the police rather than the military to deal with it."
THE "NURNBERG " CAUGHT AND BUNK.
LONDON, Dec. 10,.9.15 p. The Press Bureau announces that Vice-Adiniral Sir Frederick, "Bturdes has reported that the Numberg was, also sunk on the 8th inst.
The search for the Dresden is proceeding.
The main action lasted five hours with intervals. The Schurnhorst was sunk after three hours and the Gneisenau two hours later, onla
The enemy's light cruisers scattered and were chased by our cruisers and light cruisers,
No loss of any British ship is reported.
The Numberg was a profected cruiser and sistership to the Konigsberg with displacement of 8,550 tona. Sho was completed in 1909 and had a designed “ME.P. of 18,200. Her speed was 23,5 koots and the carried ten 4.1inch quick-
Born and two machine, gom.-Ed.]
THE NEWS OFFICIALLY" ANNOUNCED AT BERLIN.
LoNoor Dec. 11, 5.5 p.m, Reuter's Amsterdam correspondent telegrapha that a Berlin official statement, announces th esinking of three German warships at the Falk and Islands
They were seeking H.M.S.S. Glasgow and Canopus, but a very strong British squadron was despatched to destroy our cruisers. We must also reckon on the loss of the Nurnberg and Dresden as the British vessels were big, fast and well armed," the statement adds. N
THE STRUGGLE IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM,
Loxnow, Dec 11, 110 M
THE SITUATION IN POLAND,"
LONDON, Dec. 11.
A Petrograd official announcement states that there was no important change in the situation on the 9th inst. Isolated German attempts it an offensive occasioned engagements in the districts of Ciechanow and Przanysz and also in Piotrkow and other districts, with resulla unfavour, able to the Germans.
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THE NÉM CHIEF OF THE BRITISH GENERAL STAFFÆ~!
LONDON, Dec. 11. General Sir J. Wolf Mumay, K.C.B., has been appointed Chief of the General Staff, vice the late General Sir C. W. H. Douglas.
MR. BANDMANN'S FORTHCOM-
THE NEW ARMY,
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(Router's Service to the China Mai.)
LORD ABERDEEN RESIGNS..
· London, Dec. 10, -Lorda Aberdeen has resigned the odice of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland for privato reasonA
It is rumoured that Lord Wimborne will be his ancestor.
[Lord Aberdeen, whaisin his sixty nighth year, became Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in 1003. He was Govornem General of Canada From 1801 411 1808-Ed]
INTERVIEW WITH MR. ALFRED
SZE.
Londos, Dec. 10, 0.13 a.m. - Mr. Alfred, Sze, the newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to St. James'a in! an interview with a representative of Renter's Agency, declared that there is general conâdence to the presont gov ernment of China. The President and Government continua successfully to grapple with the opium question, and all · fuarcial -obligations are being paactually met, notwithstanding, de- creases in the custome tariff and the drop in the rate of exchange occasion ed by the war..
Mr. Sza asid be was received with the greatest cordiality by the Governora of Hongkong, the Straits Settlements Ceylon, upon whom be called on his way to Europe..
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OBITUARY.
2.Sir John Bonsor.
LONDOy, Dec. 12, 1.35 alm. The death of the Ft. Hon. Sir John Windeld Boaser, P.Ç, ia announced.
The deceased Koight bad a distinguish- ed law career and held several important Colonial appointments. He was Tancred Scholar in Pommon Law at Lincoln's Ina in 1880, « Fellow of Christ's. Cambridge, Attorney-General of the Straits Settlements 1883-1693, Chief Justics of the same 1893, Chi-f Justice of Ceylon 1891-02, Privy. Councilor 1001, and Member of the Judicial Committee, of the Privy Council, 1962. Sir John Ecoser was born în 1847, the only son of the Rev. John Bonsor, of Hastings-ED.]
A NEW MAGAZINE.
In his Brst editorial, the editor of the **Hongkong University Magasius" sagt "The inevitable has happened
You cannot, have. » University without a University Magazine, The sponsors off | the former are a sort of grandfathara of the lattor. The origin of great things is often veiled in obscurity. The journaliste in Hongkong say that the idea of the Univer sity germinated in the newspaper offices. In our grati ude to the knights of the pen we attempt to become..honarszy members of ther profession.",
And right wall the attempt has ste ceeded. The magazine is full of bright, breezy reading on a variety of topica affect- ing the activities of the university and its students, and it is attractively produced. The cover design is the work of one of the students.
A clover coloured impression of the Senior Dasa, by Mr. 5. H. Lxer, and a foll page half-tone print of the University building illustrate the number.
HONGKONG. YOLUNTEER CORPS.
Corys Orders by Lieat-Col.--A-- Chapman, Y.D.
The undermentioned members haring the Corps are posted in follows:-Pte J. A Hows to Civil Service Company Pte. J. T. Being to Civil. Servico Company.
H.E the Governor has appointed Capt. G. E. Stewart of the H.K.V.C, to be Ad- jntant, with offect from the 10th December 1914
FROMOTION.
Ec.-Cpl. J. Smith, Centre Section 37. G. Co. in promoted to be Corporal dated 12. 12. 14.
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