MONDAY, MARCH 29, 1815.
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tiona to Sell by Public Auction,
$30
TUESDAY,
the 30th March, 1918, commencing st 2.30 pm, at their Sans Room, No. 8, Don Vax Road, Corner
of Ice House Street,
A QUANTITY Or VALUABLE TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FORNITURE, &c., 50.
As follows:-
TEAKWOOD. -Drawing Room Suites, Chesterfield Sofa en Chairs (new), Bed. room Suites, Dining Room Furniture, Arma-chairs and Sola, Toilet Tables, Wardrobes, Washstanda, Ro", Sideboards, Diater Waggons, Extension Dining Tables and Chair, etc., ata...
Chairs,
BLACKWOOD :- Cabinets, Flower Stands, Brackets, Marble-top Tables, Card Tables, Stools, Photo Faxes,
Also
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(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)
AUSTRIA AND TURKEY'S TERRIBLE CONDITION.
LONDON, March 26, 7.00 p.m. Beuter's representative, has interviewed a"distinguished personage, just arrived from Vienna, who brings the latest and most reliable in- formation as to the situation, in Austria. He says that trains of Bava- rians are continually passing in the direction of the Carpathians, and equally numerous trains of wounded are returning.
TRANSPORT WORKERS AND EXCESSIVE DRINKING.
Tostos, March 20.
The transport workers have written to Mr. Lloyd George, Chan. cellor of the Exchequer, strongly approving of the Government's cam paign against excessive drinking on the part of a small minority.
The workers are in favour of restricting the hours during which public-houses may remain open, and suggest that food cantecris should be provided for night workers.
COTTON' WORKERS AND THE WAR.
BY TELEGRAPH.
CHASED BY SUBMARINE.
yesterday by a German submarine which, it is alleged, fred a torpedo The Wilson liner Tythes, from Bombay, was attacked in the Down
LONDON, Mar. 26.
fruitlessly.
THE "PRINZ HITEL FRIEDRICH" ATTEMPTING TO ESCAPE.
The Federation of Master Cotton-spinners have arranged to meet a deputation of cardroom workers to consider the application for a ten Friedrich attempted to put to sen last ovening. The authorities, how- A New York message states that it is reported that the Prins Eitel
LONDON, Mar. 26, per cent. bonus owing to the increased cost of living,
The North-East Lancashire Cotton-spinners' Association have alport Nows, and a submarine and three destroyers were anchored in the aver, wore on the watch. Searchlights played on the harbour at Now ready declined the weavers application for a war bonus on the ground that the outlook of the trade in cotton cloths is gloomy.
FRENCH OFFICIAL REVIEW OF THE WAR.
4.4
Lospor, Marth 27, 3.50 à‚m.
rondstead. The gunners also stood at the guns on the forts.
Smoke issued from one of the Prins Eitel Friedrich's funnels.
ON THE EASTERN FRONT.
RUSSIA'S COLOSSAL ARMY.
A French official review of the war states that the famous acventy-. five millimetre guns ure as perfect to-day as they were on the first Many German officers are coming back from Constantinople with has exceeded all calculations.
day of the campaign. although the use to which they have been put their wives on their way to Germany. They describe the position in
LONDON, March 28. Travallers who have come from Russia report that the new troops are Turkey as extremely bad. The Young Turks, besides being against caused an ammunition crisis. This, however, was completely overcome They are well-armed, equipped and trained,
The consumption of projectiles has been so enormous that it massed in incredible numbers in successive positions behind the firing.line. everybody else, are quarreling amongst themselves. Some frankly evseroral, weeks ago, pressed their disgust and despair that at such a vital moment Turkey of munitions of warfare, however long the struggle may last. We have Provision has now been made for an ample supply should be completely disunited. They confirmed the reporta that the been supplying projectiles to several of our Allies, including the Serhions Germans banks had withdrawn their money from Turkey. The officers and Belgiana. openly admitted that the Turkish Army has only enough amataunition "Our heavy artillery is in progress of reorganisation. At the outf to last a few days.
mit our superiority in abundance, power, rango and precision of heavy break of war it was inferior to the enemy's, but the enemy now ad guns.
To outward appearances Vienna and Buda Peat are little changed, but there is evidence of a growing sense of depression. Austrian cur rency has depreciated, and there is a shortage of bread, which is ap preciably felt
The people openly express their dislike of the con tinuance of the war.
AUSTRIANS REALISING THE TERRIBLE STRUGGLE.
EXISTENCE OF THE NATION IMPERILLED.
LONDON, March 20, 9.35 p.m.
The review dwells on the extraordinary accuracy of the transport service. The quantity and "variety of the supplies proves the commer cial prosperity of the country as a whole. The ports are crowded with shipping to an extent that was never seen in times of pesce, and it had been necessary to build new decks everywhere.
The presence of the British Army has caused intense activity in trade and the abundant circulation of gold in Northela France.
DUTCH TOWN ́ATTACKED BY GERMAN ABROPLANE.
A message from Rome states that the Austrian official newspaper Fremdenblatt declares that the whole of the nation now realises the The Netherlands have protested against the action of an aeroplane
LONDON, March 27. terrible struggle that has been imposed upon it by the monarchy: The in attacking Zevenbergen and have asked Germany to open an inquiry very existence of the nation is imperilled. Victory is only possible at into the matter. the cost of the greatest sacrifices.
ATROCITIES IN TURKEY.
Losnoy, March, 27, 5.40 a.m.
Board of Foreign Missions states that all the men from the Gulpashan A New York messago reports that a cablogram to the Presbyterian village, near Urumrish, have been shot by Kurds, and that the women were violated..
BISHOP OF LONDON AT THE FRONT.
LONDON, March 27. The Bishop of London has gone to spend Easter in the trenches.
THE "KARLSRUHE."
Lospos, March 27.
A New York message states that the Karlsruhe struck a reef in the West Indies, and the officers blew up the vessel, after hoisting the
Brass and Brass-mounted Bedsteads, Dinner and Dessert Services, Cutlery, Cooking Stoves, Carpets and Bags, Kitchen Utensils, Fender and Fire Brasses, Sixty-five refugees were taken from the French and American Mis-flag, saluting, and the band rendering the national anthem. Glans and EP Ward, Electric Reading sions and hanged from gibbets erected in the yards of the Missions. Lamps
Cataloguss will be issued. Terms --Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, March 24, 1915.
PUBLIO
AUCTION,
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[HE Undersigned, have received izutzun-
tions to Sell by Public Auction.
on
THURSDAY,
the 1st April 1915, commenting
at £30 p.m., at their Bales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner
of Ice House Street,-
A QUANTIT OF VALUABLE TEAKWOOD AND. BLACKWOOD FURNITURE, &., &
As follows ---.
8.S.MECKLENBURG,”
INQUIRY OPENED AT THE HAGUE.
Loxpox, March 27 7.30 p.m,'
A telegram from The Hague states that an official inquiry has been. opened into the case of the steamer Mecklenburg.
DARDANELLES FORTS CONSIDERABLY WEAKENED.
Loscos, March 26, 5.10 p.m.
A message from Athens states that the Naval officers participating
THE JAPANESE MISSION IN EUROPE.
LONDON, March 27, 5.40 a.m.. A despatch from Paris reports that the Japanese Mission com- posed of ten officers has arrived. Accompanied by Russian officer the Mission departed for the Front.
THE DARDANELLES BOMBARDMENT.
OPERATIONS.PROCEEDING.
Loxtos, Mar. 27.
in the operations consider time the Turkish mine defences of the Dar ceased, and that mine-sweeping is proceeding.
A message from Athens states that the storm in the Dardanelles has danelles are already considerably weakened. They believe that the Straits would have been forced already but for the floating mines.
Loupon, Mar. 28. The forts are no longer suficient to bar the passage.
Aline-sweepers, protected by warships, are continuing operations in the Dardanelles, and it is reported that the Straits are clear to the The weather has improved, enabling aerial reconnaisances to be resumed
Reporte from Constantinople state that the city is suffering from a lack of coal, and the electric power-stations have consequently been obliged to ceased work.
The abandoned dwellings of the subjects of the Allied Powers along the Dardanellos have been pillaged.
TEAKWOOD.-Drawing Room Suites, Chesterficid' Sofa and Chairs (now), Red-upon the mine-sweepers operating in the Straits on the night of the It is reported that the Turks, with the aid of searchlights, fired room Suites, Dining Room Furniture, 24th inst: The Allies warships replied and succeeded in silencing the Amchairs and Sofas, Carpets and Rags batteries, The mine-sweeping was continued all night. Brass and Brasa-mounted Bedsteads, Tailet
Eight warships, including the Queen Elizabeth, Agamemnon, and Tablas, Wardrobes, Washstands, &, Cornwall entered the Straits on the afternoon of the 25th inst. to protect Bideboards, Dinner Waggons, Extensies the mine-sweeping operations, which are bring attended by satisfactory Dining Tables and Chaira, etc., at results. Dinner sad Dessert Services, Crockery. Glass and E-P. Waro, Cooking Stove, (new), Cetlery, Kitchen Utensils, Fenders and Fire Brasses, eta,
440
One Piano by Robinson Piano & Co., Gent's Saddle, Blackwood Desks, Electric Reading Lamps, Uns Bickohe, du,
Catalogues will issued. Terms --As usual
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers Hongkong, March 19, 1915.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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HE Undersigned have received instra
tionate all by Public Auction, (FOR ACCOUNT OF TEX CONCEERE")),
TUESDAY,
the 6th April, 1816, commencing at 2.30 p.m., at their Bales Rooms, No. 8,
Des Voeux Road, Corner of
Ice House Street,
(WITHOUT ELBERTE)
THE BURNITURE OF A SELF CONTAINED FLAT
(Bamoyed to Sale Rooms for Convenience of Sale)
together with
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE,
foclading four Wardrobes, etc, Torina SerAn umural,
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctionsert.
Hingkong. March 20, 1218.
POOR TURKISH ARTILLERY FIRE.
LONDON, March 26.
A telegram from Malta says that the sailors invalided from the Dar dauelles speak in derogatory terms of the Turkish artillery fire. One warship, engaging the forts in the Narrows, was under fire for several hours with the shells falling thick and test all round her, but was struck by only one shelt and that did not do much damage.
ROUMANIA STILL NEUTRAL.
town of Dardanelles.
TUIKS AGAIN DEFEATED IN THE SUEZ” ZONE.
LONDON, Mar. 26. The Official Press Bureau announces that the British losses in & sixteen wounded. skirinish East of Khubri on the 2nd inst, were three men billed and
tion, but they succeeded in removing nearly all their wounded.
The enemy left filty killed and 250 rounds of three-inch amnuni- Aeroplane reconnaissances show that the Turks have retreated to Nakbl.
HEAVY OUNG FOR SMYRNA AND CONSTANTINOPLE.
Loxoox, Mar. 28. It is stated that heary guns are being transported from Germany for Constantinople and Smyrna, where they will be under the command of Gennan officers.
CONSTANTINOPLE'S PEACE PARTY.
Loxpox, Mar. 28.
It is reported that the Peace, Party at Constantinople is becoming The Turks bitterly resent the action of Rumania in stopping war
Loscos, March 20⋅ 9.85 p.m. The Roumanian Minister, who has returned to London after con bolder. N ferring with his Government, emphatically declares that Roumania is honestly fulfilling her duties and safeguarding her interesta na a neutral stores.
His Excellency added that all rumours that military supplies are passing through Boumania towards Turkey are devoid of foundation. No war, material of any description is allowed to pass through to that country.
CFIRE-SPRAYING TRENCHES.
LosDox, March 27.
The Germans in Alsace sprayed burning liquid into our trenches at Reisbackerkopf, but without result...
FRENCH AIRMEN'S EXPLOIT.
LONDON, March 27 1.10 .m.
A Paris telegram says that six airmen dropped twelve bombs Do the airship-sheda at Frascati station, Mets, and caused a pacic: They returned safely though violently cannonaded.
Bombs were also dropped upon the barracks at East Strasburg.
Loybox, Mar 27 3.60 mrt
A German official telegram reports that, farge soldiers were killed at Metz by the French bomb-droppers. 279.
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"THE FLIGHT OF MARITZ.
LONDON, March 26, Swakopmund, a captured German ofheer, reports
aned towards Central Africa and that the Ger
ON THE WESTER FRONT.
-BRILLIANT FRENCH VICTORY,
LONDON, Mar. 27, 4.25 pm. several days we took the sunimit of Hartmannsweilerkept. We have A Paris communique states: After au energetic engagement to also advanced on the south-eastern slopes, taking prisoners, including officers.
GERMAN ADMISSION.
THE CAPTURES AT PRZEMYSLS.
An official announcement, issued at Patrograd, anys that the army
LONDON, March 28, captured at P'rxenyal numbered 125,000.
THE DEFENDER.
General Kamanok, the Defender of Przamye), has arrived at KiefL. To-day's official report issued at Petrograd says:-
The situation in Poland is unchanged,
We have progressed considerably in the Carpathians in the direction of Bertifield. We repulsed large enemy forces.
We have likewise repulsed a body of troops which crossed the Ducistoc in Eastern Galicia,
THE LATEST CASUALTIES.
LONDON, March 26
The latest list of casualties contains the following names:- Killed B. J. Croft, Second-Lieat, R. Barker (North Staffordshire Regi ment), L. Pownall, L. W. Ramasy, R. C. S. Smith.
Died of Wounds.-K. Gilroy, A. Robinson (East Lancashire Regiment), Died as the result of accident-0. 8. Rich.
Wounded. J. Boothby, C. LA Boyd, J.-W. Cannon, H. Harledice, R. H Parker (Lincolnshire Regiment), R. F. Wilkinson.
Missing.-T. E. Davies, Humphreys (Flying Corps.) Correction. In the list of wounded the namo H, W. R. Hamilton should have been given and no: S. W. S. Hamilton.
Killed. Herbert Smith, F. G. Marshall, 2nd-Lieut. A. Calley (Cornwalls),
LONDON. March, 27... Wounded-V. Vivian.
GERMAN AEROPLANE BROUGHT DOWN.
PILOT AND OBSERVER CAPTURED.
To-day's communique states
LONDON, March 28 The day has passed off quietly, the enemy displaying no activity.
A German seroplance which dropped bomba at Mazonviller was brought down, the pilot and the observer being captured.
HOLLAND INDIGNANT WITH GERMANY.
LONDON, March 27,
A message from The Hague states that Germany has informed the Dutch Minister at Berlin that the investigation into the seizure of the Zaanstrooms Batavier is not concluded. Germany has sent an official to make an inquiry at Zeebrugge.
The Dutch Minister further asked for an explanation regarding the sinking of the Medea..
SPLENDID WORK BY GENERAL BOTHA'S
TROOPS,
LONDON, March 27,
A message from Swakopmund states that the sudden and succesatal Jand cf General Botha's forces in the desert was a brilliant achievement. All armS- performed their allotted tasks most efficiently.
The burghera ara bewildering the enemy with their tactics, and the latter were forced to retreat well into the interior.
German prisoners are surprised at the strength and mobility of the British force operating in a barren and waterless country, and also at their epiendidi
gumbery."
FUTILITY OF GERMANY'S SUBMARINE MENACE.
The Admiralty's weekly report on the German submarine blockade con--
LONDON, March 28, firms the futility of it. and only three ships were sunk
The arrivals and sailings at British parts during the week totalled 1,450
STEAMER SHELLED BY SUBMARINE.
The Liverpool steamer Voeger has been sunk by shell fire off the Comishw
LONDON, March 28, ccast, presumably by a submarine. The Chief Engineer was killed and three of the craw badly injured by shrapnel.
Thirty of the crew were landed at Newquay.
SPORTING
CRICKET.
CLUB.
T. E. Pearce, 1.b... b Kay C. A. Hooper, b Moberly:
5.8. Moore, b Mobarley
b
H. L. D. Wadeharto, b Kay, H. H. Tayler, h Kay H: 2 Katiel,
6 Moberley
Kowloon's Easy Win Kowloon war, unfortunate in not defeating & weak representation of the E. J. I. Mitchell, e Button, h de
31. Hase, WOLLT Hongkong 0.0. on the Peninsula, ground. R. Kennedy, not aut
game being drawn Jacks, o Forsyth, b de Reno
A. L. Game, not out...
the
the bowling, B. D. Evana, ( runs) roach The home bats did consistently well against
Detaile in the highest score.
HOWLOON,
T. Sutton, b Tayler... Major Elaudeld. b Toylar
F.J.de Rome, b Tayler
3. P. Robinson, Max
A message from Amsterdam announces that a Berlin communique Major Robertson, e Jacks, b Maas admits that the French took Hartinannweilerkopf.
GERMANS HJKRIED RETREATS
LATES
A Paria communique states:The Germans abandoned important war material at Hartmannawellerkopf, and, also left many dead.
Our Losses, were Blight
The Germans bombarded Arras with shell of all calibres are brake out, but was quickly estinguebed
We continue live the advantage of the mide warfare af Laboiselle A Gormon neroplane bombed Willernen
were killed
B. D. Evade, and h Tayler...
W. Wozeera Pearce, Man.. Link Moberley, Moore, h Man
a
Dr. Forsyth, and b Mass W. Kay, bat est
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Total (for 9 wicketa)
Extran
Total (for 9 rieksts), BOWLINGHANAI
Lieut. Moberley 17
B.D. Evans
20 PJ. de Roma
W.L. Weaner
4
Lieut. Haberley bowled two wider and
W. Key one wides
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