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WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1915
BY TELEGRAPH.
THE WAR.
2000 MORE TURKISH PRISON- ERS TAKEN.
THE GOURKHAS CON-
GRATULATED BY FIELD
MARSHAL FRENCH.
LATEST CASUALTIES.
(Renter's Service to the China Mail.)
2000 MORE TURKISH PRISONERS.
Loxoos, May 4, 11.50`aan. The Times Tenedos correspondent statey that a further 2,000 Turkish prisoners have been brought to Tenedos.
BRITISH AND GERMAN METHODS CONTRASTED.
Loss, Mag, 4, 11.50 ̧u.m.
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LATEST NEWS FROM THE DARDANELLES.
ENORMOUS LOSSES INFLICTED ON ENEMY.
Allies Advancing Into The Intarion.
Lostos, May 4, 7.25 p.a. The Press Bureau announces that on be nights of the 1st and 2nd fask the caguy in the Durdanches attacked strongly and determinedly in mass against our positions and constantly brought up fresh troops,
The Allies not only repulsed avery attack, inflicting enormous losses, but they assumed the offensive and drove the enemy from their positions.
"We are advancing into the interior of the Peninsulu.
THE BINKING OF THE "GULF LIGHT.
-UNITED STATES-TO MAKE A THOROUGH INQUIRY.
LONDON, May 4. Mr. Bryan ba proposed that a thorough enquiry be made into the sink ing of the Gulf Light, and has instructed the American Ambassador in Berlin to sak for information relative to the vessel, and also as to the attack by “imman on the steamer Cushino,
The Nac York Heral, commenting on the liking of the Gulf Light, says that it is time that brisk and determined action was taken against Germany, The Leaning Post says that the incident is the most serious which has yet
ariten between America and Germany.
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OLAIM FOR „RENT.
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In the Satamary Court this morning belora Mi Justice flaxaland, Shok IMFENDING INDIAN LOAN.
Pang, of 81, Wing Lok Street, aued the LONDON, May Y partners in the Wa Sang Chan bonding Indian Stocks are easier in consentance of ront dua in respect of Not 3- quence of renewed talk of an impend-Connaught Road West The sum of 87.80 ing Indian Government long-dated
ww waived for the purposes of jurisdiction. Loan for 34 willions sterling.
Mr W. E. L. Sheston, Mesta Dutton. Looker. Deacon and Harston, apparel for the plaintiff and Mr Otty Kong Sing for defendants.
house to recovar-the-sum of 81,057,80, +
In some quarters the rumour is tributed to the fact that on May 16th 24 millions sterling bille mature, which will probably be reuewed in their pre- sent form.
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Judgment has already been obtained against one of the partners; others deny partnership.
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MATRICULATION, SENIOR AND JUNIOR LOCAL EXAMINATIONS.
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▲ witness for the plaintiff amid heat. TROUBLE FOR THE ITALIANS INtended areating of shareholders in the
defendant'company called to consider the. pesition as the business did not pay. It was decided to approach the landlord to occase the rear, and to obtain further AND JUNTOR LOCAL EXAMIN capital if the application was succesful. TIONS will be held on the following The landlord.declined to roden the rent
dates. so the raising of further expital was not proceeded with.
LONDON, May 2. A telegram from Rome states that choro has been heavy fighting in Tripoli. Details are lacking, but 16 white officers and 200 white troops are ans nouneed as killed, or miting. The
casualties among the native troope not announced.
A meeting of the Cabinet was sud- denly summoned at which it was re-
The Feening Sun contends that engagement, must be exacted that no more such occurrences abail, disgrace Germany's conduct of the wardro
As stated in yesterday's so the Gulf Light, an American tank atonzer," was found abandoned not the belly Talas on Saturday. The drew had been rescued by patrol brata, with the exception of the Captain, who died from shock, and, two men | solved to proclaim martial law in Tri Pwho jumped overboard.}
The newspapers contrast the abandonment of British prisoners on one of the sunk German destroyers with, the treatment received by -German prisoners on H.M.S. Amphion at the beginning of the war, andjeli
express the opinion that the celestess was probably the result of panic.
It appears that a Gemuan officer committed suicide as the destroyer was sinking, after Shooting several men struggling in the water. A number of British bluejackets jumped overboard to save the Germans. One Gentium was suffering so much from exposure that it was decided to give him the benefit of the hat of the stakehold, but mistaking the motive of those atfending hins he became terrified and fought desper- ately, and was got helow with dithculty.
FIELD" MARSHAL FRENCH CONGRATULATES THE GURKHAS.
LONDON, May 4, 1.25 p.m. Field Marshal French inspected the Gurkhas aftor the battle of Nouve Chapelle and said I have come to congratulate you on your gillant be haviour. In the recent fighting you took the Bois Biez, from which you were ordered to withdraw for tactical reasons. I know fall well that you would not have retired valess those orders had been given. Your fine conduct during the winter months was all the more creditable seeing that the winter was very trying to you, having come from a warm climate. I wish to thank you for your good work on all occasions and I am confident that whenever you are called upon you will attack as readily a at Nenre Chapelle.
MAJOR-GENERAL SANDBACH. WOUNDED.
Lennot, May 4, 9.5 þan. Major-timurai X. E. Sandbach nas been wounded in Flanders.
Previous to the war. Major-Genem? baad-arh, D.8,0,, R.E., was Chief Engi neer in Irvinad. --Kl
BRITISH COLLIER TORPEDOED.
Loxnos, May 4, 9.5 p.m. The British, collier." Minterne 7 was torpedoed without warning ofi the Scilly Isles. Two firemen were killed
BRITISH CASUALTIES.
LONDON, May 3, 8.40 p.m.
MORE TRAWLERS BUNK.
LONDON, May 3- The trawlers Mercury and Murtaben were aunt on Sunday by the guadre German achmarine. The crews were saved...
RUSSIAN FLEET ACTIVE.
LONDON, May 4.
An official Fetrograd communique states that the fleet effectively bon barded the Bosphorous forts on Saturday, destroyed a collier and two sailing ships, and also caused in explosion and fire at Fort Elmas,
The Turks replied rigorously but ineffectively,
GERMANS SAVED: BRITISH PRISONERS DROWNED.
LONDON, May 3.. -The Atlmirally announces that strenuous efforts were made by the Britlib destroyers in the action fought on Saturday to rescue the Germans of the de stroyers which were suck. Lieut. Hartast went into the water to save a Derman. Only thirteen Germans.vore drowned.
One of the destroyer prisonere admitted that his vessel had previously sunk a trawler and captured a heatengat and two blue-jackets. He expisined that they were below during the fight and the time was short, consequently it must be concluded that they parished.
GERMANY CLIMBS DOWN TO HOLLAND.
LONDON, May 3.
Reuter's Amsterdam correspondent telegraphs that a telegram from Berlin says that Hamburg Prize Courts have awarded indemnities to the expers of a number of Dutch trawlers edized by German warships.
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ON THE EASTERN FRONT..
DESPERATE BATTLE IN PROGRESS.
Lasson, May 4,
An official Petrogrid communique says: Since Saturday evening a most desperate battle has poes in progress between the Lower Nida and the Carpathians.
Enemy attacks on Sunday morning on the left bank of the Vistula were repulsed after desperate fighting in the vicinity of Tarcow.
Filled A. Biddlerope, A. G. Burt, E. S. Burford, E. H. Buttaashaw, G. Cuthbert (Middlesex Regiment), C. Dumsday, W. 8. Fergnason, A. A. Fowler, A. D. Grides, D. Grant Camerons). D. Grose Hodge L. Harvey, Middleser Regiment). P. B. Kelly Middlesex), C. W. Laing, E. Large, T. W. Lloyd Liverpools), F. W. Parker, J. Pound, . Pritchard, J. MeR Ronald. We have captured Mount Makurka, south-east of Calovetzko, in the Second-Lieut. C. Sharpe (aliddlesex), E. W. Staphenson, H. Torrant, K.Trotter.rection of Stry, taking 300 prisoners.-
Died of wounds: O. Hawkins, P. Wills.
IN THE NEDITERRANIAN,
Rilled: D. V. Anderson, W. Andrews (Dublin Fusiliers). A. C. Addison,
C. Antrobna, R. Bernard (Dablio Emiliers), W. Cheadle, D. V. Corbat, J.
Ceataker, Frankland, Rey, Finn. C. W. Grimshaw, D. A. Jamce. C. R. Jarrett,
A. R. Macleod (Artillery), J. C. McMardo, E. Marrow, F. C. Margesson, T.A.
AUSTRALIAN CASUALTIES AT THE DARDANELLES.
Londony-Max B
To-day a list is published of 3 oficers killed and 36 wounded, they Miller, Captain F. Palmer (South Wales Borderers), R. Rofts, IL C. Smith belonging to the Australian Force in the Mediterranean. (Hampshides), C. D. Vaughan.
Died of wounde: W. G. Bartholomew, A. & Cooper (Scottish Parderers);
A. Koe. P. N. Sanderoca.
LATER.
Lient-Colonel Doughty Wylie has been killed" and Brigadier W. R. Marshall has been wounded; both in the Dardanelles.
LONDON, May 4, 1.45 pm.
HEAVY CANADIAN CASUALTIES.
Losboy, May 4. The Ottawa correspondent of the Morning Post announces that stuternent by the Minister of Militia ahows that there were 5,403 Cana than casualties between the 22nd and the 30th April. The Minister says Wounded.-E. Ainslie, Lout. Babet (Northumberland busikers). D. Ballers, E. Bustle, K. Bedford, A. Buresford Pierse, St. J. Bink, that three German divisions got to the roer of the Canadian Highlanders, JW. Boyd, H. R. Baggs (Liverpool Regiment), L. Hank, W. Colin who fought while a cartridge remained.
Fork, 4 Coltart, D. Connor, H. B. Cowley, Capt. H. Crichton (Scots Fusiliers). W. Downes, T. Eardley Wilmot, L. Easmus, L. Essell, G. Gerard, E. Gotting, F.M. Gibbs, D. Grit G: Grindel, H. W. Har rison, D. Herriots, T. Hume (Suffolks), P. de Isaacson, R. E. Jackson ((Liverpools), "A. H. Jollife, A. Kentleipon, P. C. Knight, J. Leslie (Lancers), IS. D. Lloyd, M. McNairan, E. MacSwiney, R. Mallin-
FORMIDABLE CANNONADING AT YPRES:
LONDON, 3lay 4.
Despatches from, Eckboo state that the cannonade around Ypres on
poli and to take all necessary measures. It was decided that it was inadvis.) able for any Minister to leave Rome,
A latertelegram states that as a result of yesterday's Cabinet meeting the King and Ministers will be unable to attend the unveiling ceremony of the Garibaldi memorial on Wednesday,
(Wah Tas Yet Po's Service.)
CANTON GOVERNOR IM- PEACHED
The bearing was adjourned for the engaged in the criminal court, till May 25.
JPY 1917, 1915. Arraugements will be made to hold the
convenieses of Mr Kong stag, who was Examinations sa any bow where a suficient
number of candidates offer themselves.
· Candidates must send in their names do the Registraz, with the fes, not” Inter than, JUNE 1st, 1915.
After the rug, the Commodore,, Mr. F. Smyth, referred to the excellent sea which had just been terminated. The number of starters in all classes had been very gratifying. He hoped that maxt year would show a well sustained interest in yachting and also that some new boats would be forthcoming in order to keep the oldest sport in the Colony abreast of the times...
COMMODORE'S Cur.
Dian H.E. the Governor.
ARANDICAP CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP. Ista Linda, Mr. A. L. Shield", and Dione. H.E. the Governor.
ONE-DESION CLASS' CHAMPIONSHIP 1st Ailsa, Capt. T. Arthur.
CRUISER CHAMPIONSHIP,
Ist Scatengder, Messrs. "Blair and
Sad Miranda, Mr. G. E. Hall Brut-
Iowa
Pesme, May 4. Lee Kwok Kwan, the Civil Governor of Canton, has been impetched on the top. allegation that he has received. bribes from those desiring to re-establigh gambling.
SCOTENGDEN CUT. Presented by Mesars. D. K. Bair and A.. R Lowe. Won by Miranda, Mr. G. K. Hall
The proceedings terminated with three --Chan Ting Kit will probably be cheers and a "tiger" for Lady May, who was presented on behalf of the Club with appointed Governor of Kiangai.
In bouquet.
GOVERNORSHIP OF KIANGSI | Bruton
A SERIOUS CHARGE
Mr. Lindsell this morning committed for trial Chinese tailor on a charge of throw- ing sulphuric acid over his landlady. Tho woman stated that she lets room at Peel Street to the defendant on the understand- ing that he used it as a dwelling but instead of doing so he converted it into a tailor's shep. He followed her dean the stairs. aftar sha had given him notice to quit, and throw the fluid over her barning her clatter.
SPORTING.
“HONGKONG TENNIS
TOURNAMENT.
In the Mixed Doubles hast evening on the Hongkong Club ground Mrs. Mozon arul R. Hancock (owe 30) defasted Mrs and Mr. Hewitt (hratch) 5-7, 6-4 and 8 -2. The remaining games in connection with the Tournament aro-Championship Singles Final-Groon and Ng Hon Szu to-day 4.45 p.m. Handicap Singles "A" Class Green (owe 30) and Bovet (ree 3/8); Crook (rec 15/1) and Hall (10.5/5.)
Handicap Singles **B" Class, final Dr. Koch (ren 153) and W. H. Vivench (owe 2/6)
Fichale (ors 5,6) against the brothers Handicap doables, soni finale Cary and Hancock (ove 30): Nesbit aid Phelips (owe 30) against Woodcock and Lindsay Wood (ree 15).
Professional Pairs.Nesbit and Phelips or the brothers Hancock against Faicbuie and Hatterly Smith.
Mixed Doubles-Mai Winslon: அமர் Ncabit against Bra Mozna and F. Hancock or Miss Wilkinson and Mas
son. T. Mapplebeck, A. E. K. Mason, (Royal Engineers), F. W. Masters, the 2nd inat, was the most formidable in the war, It was heard and ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB. H. Melly, Mills (Cameron Highlanders), R. W. H. Molite (Rifles), felt in the whole of Flanders. Houses at Bruges and in the villages on R. N. Moore, T. Morrill, B. M. Müülton Darrett, J. Nichols (London the Dutch frogtier trembled,
Haay
Caledonians), F. Packie, R. Fargetter, A.-F. Palmer (York and Lancs.),} The losses of the Germans, wère terrible, and Flemish towna and E. R. Protyruan, O. Reid, S. Tivers, C., Sumuda, A. Sinistee, D.villages in German possession are overflowing with wounded: Stayner, L. Stovell, W, Strong (Artillery), D. V. Thomas, A-II. Walker, were found dead on the ambulances. R. M. Watson (The Buffs), J. Welel. "(Northumberland Fusiliera), C. Numerous closed trains, full of dead, passed Thielt on Saturday and Windeler
The population are most optimistic of a speedy and thorough change
THE SOUTH WEST AFRICAN OPERATIONS.
ANOTHER VICTORY FOR GENERAL BOTHA,
Lost, May 4. Router's Capetown correspondent telegraphs that General Botha's force occupied Ojinbingwe, sixty miles north-west of Windbak, on Sunday. Twenty-eight Germans, including an officer, were captured. The Union casualties were three killed and two wounded.
LONDON, May 3.
Sunday,
in favour of the Allies.
BRITISH REPULSE GERMAN ATTACKS ON HILL.60;
od
The season's racing concluded" Saturday when the yachh of the handi cap and one design class competed for the Commodore's Cup.
Course-From Club house to Lyemoon. Feat off Club house (P), Channa Rocks Bencos (F), Howloon Rock (P), Mark
(B). Distance 0.4 miles'
The wind was very "Bukry and changeable and only three yachts finished. viz.: Diono, Kathleen and Roila, the others having given up off the Club as
LONDON, May 3, inst the Germans attacked Hill 60, and yesterday evening they attecked Dicos extablished a good lead on the
Field-Marshal, Sir John French reports that on the evening of the 1st the wind had dropped entirely,
in the neighbourhood of St. Julien. Both attieks were repulsed. We run from the Beacon to Kowloon Rock last no ground.
by hugging the North shoro and getting Henvy casualties wore inficted on the seroy despite their use of round the second mark first followed by GERMANS "STILL SINKING NEUTRAL STEAMERE, goses emitted from tubes in the trenches, and their usanlar of specially hothlson and Eolis, made further pro
{manufactured stalls.
gestion the boat to the Mark Ecat. One of our aeroplanes yesterday afternoon chased a Taubo to within The race was practically decided at The crew of Eli Norwegian steamer American (6,000 tons) have been ride rogo of our trenches whose fire brought the German aircraft down this point alitough matale by pack Tanded at Newcastle, and
LONDON, May 4 ing up a puff on the Het leg in from The merican was torpedood in the North Sen and sank in two hours. The Paris evening communique says: There has been nothing note Channel Rocks pulled down Dione's fedd The cren were thirteen hours in the boats halare they were picked up by the worthy except the defeat of two German attacks, one on Stinday night onunderably.. "Norwegian mail-packtes Sterling,
The Gerumi submarine fired two torpedoesnt the Starling; both missed "ainst the British north of Ypres, the other against the French at Boir The commcted times were as follows
lo-Pretre their mark
The Norwegian timber steamer Lajla was also epnk the North Sea. The crew rete sazad, ag
....
German submarine also auk the Norwegian stemmer Baldwin, but allowed a crew to take to the boats which brught them to eith
A felegram from Imvig (Denmark) states that eighteen survivors of the i Strodish pleumer Ellida bare arrived there.
The Ellido mas torpedoed in the North Sea while proceeding to Hall,
TAUBE NEAR DOYER.
Tosbox, May 8-
A Taubo wan sighted at Dover to-day, coming from¿the direction of Ostend. The airship was driven off by the fire of anti-aircraft guns. She dropped no bombs.
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