BATURDAY. FEBRUARY 20. 1915
BY TELEGRAPH.
Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)
THE
WAR.
LATEST BULLETIN FROM SIR
JOHN FRENCH
ANOTHER ZEPPELIN WRECKED
FIELD MARSHAL FRENCE'S LATEST BULLETIN.
SUCCESSFUL BRITISH ENCOUNTERS,
Losos, Feb. 19, 2.5 p.ni.
THE CHINA MAIL.
BY TELEGRAPH.
THOUSANDS DEMONSTRATE OUTSIDE. PARLIÌMENT,
LONDON, Feb. 19.
A mesna o from Rome ways that the Chamber of Deputies has been re-opened. A crowd numbering thousands demonstrated in favour of war, and tried to fatlask the Austrina Embassy. The crowd was dispersed by troops"
RHEIMS AQRIN BOMBARDED.
LONDON. Feb. 18. Germans have again bombarded Rheims, and a shell struck the Cathedral.
BRITISH OFFICER'S GALLANTRY.
Awarded The Military Grota.
LONDON, Feb. 19. Lieutenant Lionol Musson, of the Mazahester Begiment, has boon award- ed the Military Cross, Though severely wounded, be attacked with a few turn a German patrol in German East Africa on the 20th December, only one Ferman escaping.
The Press Busan ims issued a bulletin, tron Field Marshal Sir John Franch, in which be states that the enemy has displayed consider THE FIGHTING IN THE EASTERN THEATRE. abla activity during the past few days to the south-east of Yppis and that the fighting there lain sometin » been preto,
As ang or two points the enginy saceredes in montyging soune of our
trenches, but he was driven bûk by manterattacks. "
Sixty German duud at one plíce were left ch the ground.
We blow up a German" trench and took a nutuber of prisomers.
RUSSIAN REVERSES.
LONDON, Feb. 10,.3.40 a.m. A Pettigrad communique says: Stubborn fighting took plaga on Wednesday in the region of Augus-
There was no fighting on the lafs bunk of the Vistulu.
Our troops counterattackyi with gry at gallantry, despite the water-loggettovo, and on the Serprc-Plousk roads. ground and trenches.
The Germans anode a 'night attack on the "Läth inst. at Ypres Canad
We repulsed obstinate German and Austrian attacks in the Car-
Our-detachements in Bukloving retired across the Pruth.
mad on the following night & siruilar attack near Neuve Chappelle. Hothpathians, and cooter-attacked sucressiulig, attacks wore sily repulsed with lass to the prong.
All the ground, we reently gained has in strengthened and held witho i daoulty
Dur setillery to the waith of, the Lys effectively dealt with the Gorman -petteries and rur aeroplates, in valanhle revenaissances, successfully pugged the epotup, a Briton attacking two Germans, which result the descretioar fa Geman aerogadante,
A TIMELY GOVERNMENT PROPOSAL.
crificial Telegrin from the British Foreign Office)
LONDON, Feb 18, 6.40 p.m.
The Beard of Trade anrince, that armngements have been completad under which compensation will be payable in case of all persons employed in any capacity on board British nvarchant ships who may be injared owing to hostilities The arrangement also applies to fabing vessels insured under a yovernment releme which is being continued for a furthe:"period of 3 months at a reduced rate of premiums,
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GERMAN SUBMARINES DEFIED.
***LONDON, Feb. 1. 19.20 .. British liners, including large trans-Atlantic" lipers, are arriving in ports Aying the British flag.
WRECK OF A ZEPPELIN.
Lusos, Feb. 19.
A ntegrin iron Copenhageni saps, that! eleven Germans appeared on Wednesday night an Blauward, on the west gust of Jutland, and pre tended they won siemen whose eraft had been wrecked by a mine. hey were chained before Agistmt, and admitted that they belonged to a Zeppelin which had dritted,ou to sea in a storia. Four of their commules, were missing, and were presiuned to be aboard. The man claimed to be treated as ship-wrecked men, but they were interned. The Commander was Count Pluten.
This is believed to be the seertal Zeppelin wrecked.
HOLLAND PRESENTS A NOTE TO GERMANY.
LONDON, Feb. 19, 11.30 a.m.
Holland is presented a Note to Germany which says that the British Inists, of neutral tags does not diminish the responsibility of Germany, since befligerents cannot evade the duty of examination before seizing ur lestroying a ship. In the event of mistakes it is indicated to Germany as the Dutch Government will reserve all rights, notably the. right to complete compensation.
In the Note to Great Britain the Dutch: Government says it expects the British Dovertiment not to sanction the misuse of a neutral flag, which is.contrary to Dutch law, and expess Dutch nerihantren to the perils of war.
THE DETERMINATION OF FRANCE.
LONDON, Feb. 19. 12.20 p.m.
A telegram from Paris case that M. Viviani, the Premier, aloquently re armed the determination of France to continue the war" to the end in con- junction with the Allies. All knew, he enaid, that the triumph of Germany Imperialism menat the death of liberty.
BELGRADE BOMBARDED.
SERBIANS ATTACK SEMLIN.
LONDON, Feb 19.
A telegram from Belgrade says that the Austrians have heavily barded the city." Hoones were wrocked, nad many people were killed
jured. The Serbiang, replied by bombarding Seulin.
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AUSTRIANS OCCUPY CZERNOWITZ
Loxtos, Feb. 10, 5.25 a.m. An Austrimi eommunique announces the occupation of Czernowitz on Wednesday, the Russians treating in the direction of Nosowosielitra.
HONOURS FOR DISTINGUI:HED BRITISH
SOLDIERS.
K.C.B. FOR LIEUT-GENERAL ANDERSON.
LusDor. Feb 18, 0.10 p.m. "The London Guzelle tonight matrits 222 pages of Flim Majesty's r waris for servings in the field.
The promotions include;--
Alajostionfral H. IT. Wilson to he temporary Lieut-General. The following Colonels are created 'Major-Generis:-W. Congrove, 4. "Kavanigh, 4. Hehkan, H. P. Mureer, B. Doran, G. F. Milne, S. R. Hey, P. M. Gall, H. & Lisk, 17, 1. Briggs, Count Gleichen, J.
· Emerane) Hon; --Hingham, : Barmurdiston, and Davies, of the ; New Zealand Staff.
KNIGHT COMMANDERS OF THE CHER THE BATH (K.C.R.). Lieut. Arnegd 1 A. Anderson, C. B. (formerly Gonsal Orliert, Coin. Junding in Hongkongg.
Lieut. Genenil Sir Charles Ferguson. C.B.. M.V.O. Sangen-flenéral Soggett.
Major-Genemui F. S. Robb, C, B., M.V.O.
Major-General Sir F. S. Rawlinsin, C.B., C.V.0.
Major Generül Maxwell.
Major-General E. H. K. Allenby, C.B.
Major-General "C. C, Monro, C.B. *
Major-General Sir W. R. Robertson, E.L.V.O., C.B., D.5.0. Major-Genen Lindsay.
KNIGHT COMMANDERS OF ST. MICHAEL AND ST. GEOROK (K.OM.G.}.
Major-General Julian Byng.
Major-General F. T. Clayton, C.B.
Mujor-General Sir Archibald Murny, K.C.B. Major-General Capper.
1 h Companions of the Order of the Huth and of the Order of St. Michael The fizette also contains large numbers of promotions, appointments and St. George, Distinguished Service Onlers, Distinguished Service Medal, afilitary" Crosses, etc., including all arts al all ranks; and also a number of awards and promotions in the Indian Corps.
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TRAINING NOTES.
NORTH RIVER NOTES:
YING TAK.
(By Our Oten Correspondent)
The course was on the slow side curly this morning after the heavy dew over night, bus considerably improved under o warm, drying sun na the amozzing were
CHINESE NEW YEAR, fett, and was quite good going and fustj
The Chinese in this section observed the by half past eight and nine o'clock. old year as though no change bad ever been The sympathy of all true lovers of the and ceremonials there are no signs of made. In business and in their worship King of Sports" will go out to thom change. There seems to be less robi ery connectal with "Sammie," the idle in the ponce of the cusntry under the And a goorally improved condition
present government. The soldiers are better sumined, and the otheils are more concerned about the betterment of the mason.
rean suction-griffia pony that went lare after his "quustera "va Friday morning This pony was uning on nicely und had quite a chance of picking up one of the minor races before the meeting was over. Coronet and Swan, the two which were reported dicky some time ago, now apparently perfectly fit again and both put up Sørly decent gallops this merting
furbuitle was going!
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The Mandarin at Ting takle from Fa Kia provizen and shows much concern about the welfare of his people. In star ing bookstore and reading room for public be wa
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SPECIAL POLICE MESIRVE GENERAL ORDERS.
'General Oter (No. 1.)
Mr. F. C. Jenkin is appointed assistant Superintendent of the Special Poling Resorre...
C. Mo I. Menser. 19th Fab., 1915. Capt. Supt. af Palicas
HUMPHREVS.ESTATE AND FINANCE COMPANY.
the shareholders of the Humphreys Fotata The ordinary Annual general meeting of
was the first one in subscribe for i its support The Magistrato at Wung and Finance Company, Ltd., was hoish the gen City is from Shanghai, where he was morning at the Hongkong Hotel. The Actively engaged in reforur movements. His daughters were educated in Western were prosent: Mr. Hoary Humphreys, is seboels, and he cans to help is starting the chain, Besara J, Scott Hariton J. W. - Marootin was thes find toxlay to show The oficials here are anxious for their app setitary; and the following shared schools for women and girls in his district. Bonnar, W. L. Paitenden, director, G- us what he could do. He fraiched very of modern life, and they are willing to holdos: Messrs A. F. Apoi, 21. S people to have some of the maturias bien. cam and strong; no timing his last do womething to make this pal bla Northcote, A Shelton Harper, 6. 1. qaartor an inside 21, but probably 3 whe AMERICAN INDENTAL MOOL FOR
Bayern, H. Percy Smith, D. E. Clark, F. TF, Bearer the mark. Wild Cat pub in a
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Recently representatives of the Baptist
In proposing the nằmption of the 'saport churches throughout this misionary dis- and accounts the Chair man said :— qurture were show; 37, 4019, 3431, 39,3 trict met at Ying tak and considered the 9.212. – Fijim Chiet was taken easily as question of industrial education. It was a satisfactory an it enn time they looked lika The accounts for the year are hot as most enthusiastic meeting, in which. usual. on,' tha sind, aerompanist by agreed to press this phase of their aduce-being, tha incrtain revenue from rent
they
Koman hit.
timal work with great rigor. The effortheir only $217.17mn compared with was most kopoful. "It is always ratifying 101 This increase would have beun esa- short and stiff. This pony do not in ace the masson seeking to throw siderably larger but for the War which provet rather the reverse
hardens that have greatly broke out in gas mongst our tenants Guster the
hamporod their forefathers and take. overed a mile in 2.10, but the style old of life problems from a new view. Germans who from ens case of another we numbered may military officers and his finish was at fire clas A mile is point. These people are seeking to do had to sucate our houses suidenly with the probably his limit, but he is sure to animated mesa much for their succo, the year many of our houses which under this, and the spirit by which they are result that during the last three months of &eartler or that distance. Aldwych Their plans are being backet heartily by dinary circumstances would bare bears as usual put up » gsed performuner, but their fancial support, which give much rent producing, brought in nothing.
math ridon
As a hopefulness to the nuvement.
Sigua moved wedi. Dreadnought. Dahlia s
of improvement as how manifest, bat will probably
entas time before normal not give the appearance that is going
the Insurance Reserve Fand of $9,655,40 ste ruched. The increase te cunditions Jeha pas hedlung, but 2,494, Inst half -1.04, best quarter 20, i zuunt in considered
written by ourselves. Property
~ represented by expired fire riska unders fam exceptionally good gallop." He will be lant to but over the kang diabee tuvs. Hugh Chiet and Irish Chief we ha a mille together in #1, HB; the memer hell while the latt was hard ridden, The unse applied to the Guns: the ** wavy muggen ** was going rasy down the hann straight while the subs, had to be driven along to hop up.. Lochanaben did a very nice gallop over a mile; 14.2, 348, 24.3. Da,1 - 1,1,4, It was not th time mach as the gh in which In THE DUKTIG way he answered when asked to mukis his effors down this home straight. Thurlestyn was only taken over : a half, bus ke dans not som. Erish as camdy sige did a week in s tep Sir Calidore fluiskud poorly, but the tiro was god., 9.Iti.4. last quarter 31. Winning Hazard with Mr. Moller up wens very well, 2.15.4 last quarter 31.1. Wo, shall probably hear of him on the rond or third day. Ident Dahlia easily beat Flame Dahlia; it was the other was wood about a fortnight ag Majestic: Dahlia did good time. but again he finish- Fead 'n if he did not
to hy ween, whether od "stick" it in
it. It remains will to the puce timpang. Curonet - finished tired after going a mile. Sinne ng a bit dieky" he has not yet goa back into toma. He will probably be as his beton the third day. Thief's per formance was the "star" gulp' of the) morning. His three quarters in 105.4, lust quarter 20” dubs him the best tự The auction, griffins and he should soute more than the win "doring the acting. Perfection Dahlia is a "class" pory and goes in guid style. fast half la 1.04,
FIVE YEARS FOR ROBBERY. quarter of a mile and a quarter in 2.15,# should qualify him to start is the Derby Mayboy with Mr. Seth up- did a very nice gallop, 2.12.2, last quare, ter 312, finishing nicely but not unduly
Police Complimented.
This
excellent Company produced Gcanal's immortal "Faust" at thei
At the adjourned Criminal Sessions this pressed. Liberty Dahlia finished tired; { Theatre Royal at night before a very jury the trialot To Hai, addis aged man,formance was, perhaps, the best he has. morning before the Puisme Judge and a 2.51.4, 31.1. The Duke Dahlia's pet. 1rge audience. M. Dagradi appeared in on a charge of being concerned in the com- the title role. M. Mauceri was the mission of an armed robbery at Mong Kokt given over more than a holle. The
Chun was concludes. tine," Mille. Vinoni Sish-1 and file, and in passing sentence of five years fed appeared
"Mephistopheles." M. Fcamazzi Valen-
way he covered the Chaunnions distance The jury found the prisoner guilty, and his foish pleased, his connection. Gonsalez as the fair Margaerito." With hard labour Mr. Justice Graport old time was good; 2.17.4, lust quarter 31.4. be going short, but his splendid artistes in the cute, it seems that only the man's age svod bin superduona to say that the opera was from frons undergoing whipping well- begionin to end s
The following notice was issued by the
nuch
of the aged philosopher and alchemist.
ilor echat. His Lordship highly complimented Sgt. Jockey Club to-day rajuvenated by Mephistopheles, and of the Brown who was concerned in the case. Entry omitted in the Race Book ;- heartrending misfortunes of the gentle ring that he was an intelligent and Fourth Race on Second Day.-The Sul Marguerite, blonding an exquisitely with other police concocard for the way herscription Grillins Challenge Cup. No. active officer. Be also complimented the Lom-bearifully interpreted by
Goanod's immortal music. *** mast
and and
principals hand led the ease,
20 Mr. Billiards d. Winning Hazard churus alike.
GonMirz
13.0 10.12. Green, straw sleeves, red cap. gave a fine performance of her part,
Today's times will be found, nst usual; M. Dagradi's Faust WAS Also re-r
on sage"," Patisfactory, while M. Mauceri and 31. Seamuzzi in their respective parts achieved
THE STRUGGLE IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM really great artistic triumph. Mention
FURTHER SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS.
The Paris evening,coniniunique saya:
LONDON, Feb 19.
Thursday ban heen no less favourable to us than the two previous days. Between the sea and the Nisne there were artillery engagements,
Bed
ALICE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
should also, be made of Min. Picenlo's Marthe which was sise a very creditable performance. M. Schmuzzi'a zinging of the The Hon. Trassurer of the Alice enchanting lyric Even bravest Hearts." Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals bags to
the Boldier's Chorus" by the male voices of the sborur vers among the most acknowledge with thanks the following do enjoyable items of the evening.
nations to the funds of the capitale)-
Jarline, Matheson & Co......$100 A. F. Aropili p 25 Thereon & Co.
Tonight the Company produce Car. two performances, returning to Hong. men." Tomorrow they visit Macan and
The Germane delivered fire counter-stacles near Roelincourt in order to re-take trenches which we had opptured on Wednesday, All attacks were re-kong to play. Bignon" on Monday pulse. The enemy abandoned saveral hundred dead, including several officern: evening.
In Champagne the enemy delivered two very violent counterattacks along the whole front in the region of Squain, Perthes, and Baú Sejour, the first being made during the night and the second in the morning, in an endeavour to re-take trenches lost on the 16th nad 17th inst. Both were repulsed by the bayonet. We captured three mitraillengra and several hundred prisoners, who slated that some Reginiente bad lost a fourth, and others a half of their effectives.
ENGLISH AS IT MAY BE.
The agent for some local property vendo
In Lorraine wa mtacked in the Yan district, captured the village of Nortor, the Singape Free Frees" the following and oceanical the whole position, data
In Alene it was ascertained that at Lipiton, south of Sulelle, a farm captured by us on Wednesday constituted a formidable redoubt. We captured a trench mortar, ve ritrailleuses, hundreds of rifles, shields, bombs, telephones, barbed wires, and thousands of cartridges in hacks in the earth.
SIR THOMAS LIPTON'S HARROW ESCAPE.
LONDON, Feb. 19.;
Sir Thomas Lipton had a narrow escape during the bombardment of Belgrade He was diving in the streets when a shell fell within 20 yards of him.
THE UBIQUITOUS KAISER.
Loss, Feb. 19, 5.25 nm. The Cenentingen correspondent of Re Dau fail saya that the Kaiser, with Prince Fenry of Prisin, Grand Admiral von Tirpitz, and their staffs, went
Wilhelmabaven and. Heligoland on Thursday,
choice example of better than Babu English
you that you wil be philanthropist an ob Dear Sir, I have the honour to inform to come and repair sixul the house window and some broken door, sa the Munisipal give me too much trouble; I sentimenti highly that you will be benignant enough not to forget in thin affair. Nothing more particular to add. Trusting you are in'! so icipation-Your affectionste
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The just two weeks of cloudy weather and rain makes us think the rainy season has coine rather early this year, but the mine of the last six wwnths have not fol lowed the marked paths of forever years.
The FoacHow Cerl-
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WINNING POST.
up 849,442.84 the addition be
mymours to contractors for new building
The building operations now in “progimna necessitated, our burrowing more money on mortgages. You will find on comparing the accounts with those of last year that the toma *mortgages ** (hy the rompiny) showa" me increase of $118,210 0 01 and rist sa iban * mortgazes & Loute" (to the cumplus) mar been reduce h7 838 NEGL. Tas
together have enabled as to pay for the work ste during the your nam reduca tha annunt owing under
Amount
creditors by £100,054,5h." You will o aim that our profit da sales of aperties
93,983.04 as
with $1,125.0
1913. Other changes
are not in my
the 'magnitude to call for of saltant special comimemb me but I shall be pleased beloce moving the adoption of the report statement of Acconta to SDSWOT - KEY gpertinos Sharebelder may have to sak.
No questions being asked." Capt. Clazke secraded the adoption of the W which was carried
The Chairman proposed the re-electi of leaves. J. Scott. Barston, J. W, O. Bonnar, W. L Pattenden and Dr. J. W. Noble to the directorate,
Mr. A. V. Apear seconded and it was carried,
The
re-appointment of the auditord, Mosta, H. Percy Staith and C, Bernard Brown & remuneration of $150 each was proposed by Mr. Northcote, seconded by Mr. Stapleton and carried."
The Chairman announced, that the dividend warrants were ready and could ter had on application at the office.
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