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SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 1915
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TELEGRAPH.
IVANGOROD REPORTED OCCUPIED.
Losbox, Aug. 6, 12.15 p.m. "A telegum from Amsterdam states that a Vientis communique saga that Ivangorod has been occupied.
THE COMMONWEALTH'S DETERMINATIN.
LONDON, August 0. A Melbourne telegram says that Mr. Hughes, the Attorney-General declared in a speech that the Commonwealth would pursue unflinchingly sha policy of destroying German influence wherever it existed, and especially the Gemnań world-wide hold upon the metal industry,,
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THE DAWN OF A BETTER DAY FOR RUSSIA.
MR. LLOYD GEORGE'S PREDICTION.
LONDON, August
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DEALING WITH MEXICO.
Losnos, August 8. A telegram from Washington says Bangor, said he hati no anxiety as to the ultimate issue of this terrible centives of the United States and the Mr. Lloyd George, addressing a meeting of ten thousand persons at that the Conference of reproseurta fict (Chears) The dark clouds in the East I view with anxiety but not various Gootml and South American dread. I see a ray of hope on the dark horizon-the regeneration of the Republies us deaned to send a great people of Russia. cannonading and hammering are shattering the rusty tars fettering the sonis leaders dimanding the restoration of Our enemies do not understand that their mighty message to the Mexican military of the Russians (Great cheering.) Behind Warsaw the Russian people are ones and of constitutional gavem- alaking themselves froo of the stilling débris. Their mighty limbs are prament in Mexico. paring with a now spirit and a new hope for the new sad The Acatrizar anti Prussiana to-day are doing for Ragain what their ancestors did for France they are hammering a sword which will destroy them (Laud cheers) They are freeing Russia. Jet them beware what happens. I have no fear of the A Paris communique says that French battleship and two crui-end of the war-none. (Cheers,) But that it is our day to put forth our Lots, accompanied by destroyers and mine-sweepers and an demaplane most efforts becomes clearer and clearer every day
hip, bombarted Sighudjik und Sealants, on the coast of Anatolia, un Tuesday and Wednesday, destroying the Custonis and the fortifications. A cruiser destroyed the village of Spelin, which was an enemy submarine ปุ้น จ.
ANATOLIAN COAST BOMBARDED.
LONDON, August U.
GERMAN GUBMARINE'S PIRACY.
ANNIVERSARY OF WAR.
Celebrated In Overseas Dominions.
LONDON, August 5. Telegrams state that most impressive services were held throughout, Canada in the Churches of all denomination on the occasion of the annivers- ary of the war. The Duke and Duchess of Connaught and Princess Patricia The Admiralty ancanice that is merchantmen air ten fishing-attended a service in Ottawa. The various cities passed resolutions pledging araft were smk during the wok ending the 4th inst.
assistance to the Imperial Government in every way.
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LONDON, August 0.
BRITISH STEAMERS SUNK.
Lasboy, August 0. This Fiverpool steamer Portio fas been sink. The crew of 14 were saved.
The British stoner Costello has also bera sunk. One man was drowned, and one is missing.
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THE SPY LINCOLN
ARRESTED.
Loxpox. August 6, An Member of Parliament for Burlington, Tribitsch Lincoln. who on the 12th Jene published various statements in New York declar. ing that he had been active as a German spy whils in London during the war, has been arrested in New York and charged with forgery in Great Britain. His extribtion will be asked for.
AMERICA AND THE BRITISH BLOCKADE.
WASHINGTON; August 5.
The officials are apparently willing, ultimately, to submit the ques- tions involved in the British blockaits to arbitration. The Goverment is preparing a protest on the subject of the "Dacia," and will make it a testerase of the right of a neutral Power to grant registry to u billigerent-owned merchantian.
Germany's latest Note is ungiritling in its refusal to agree that the inking of the William P. Frye violated American rights under the Prusskin-American Treaty,
ECONOMISING GOLD COIN.
Losnos, August 6.
The Official Press Bunu taphasises the importance of economy in the use of gold coin, and urges payment in notes whenever possible, and so strengthen the gold reserves for exchange purposes. This public are requested to pay their gold into the East Office banks and use notes. GENERAL BOTHA'S WELCOME HOMU.
WHAT THE KAISER PROMISED."
LONDON, August. 6. General Botha and General Smuts love arrived at Jehannesburg, where "they were received with immense enthusiasm.
Gener! Bochs, in a speech, said his journey to Capetown, tir Pretoria, on his return from the front was a revelation to him. In every town and village be had been met by large crowds and welcomed by Dutch speakers, showing that 90 per cent of the population fully endorsed and appreciated what had teen done to fulfil the request of the Imperial Government. He bad said afiginally that he was not going to South-West Africa with the object of land- grabbing, but his attitude was considerably altered owing to a telegram from the Kaiser, saying;
At a great and enthusiastic meating in the Town Hall at Melbourne the citizens atfirmed their inflexible determination to continue the was to a victorious oud. Patriotic speeches were greeted with ovations by the huge audience. The Russina Consul was warmly cheared.
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The death is annencced of the famous Datch novelist, Marten Maartens.
SPORTING.
TENNIS.
Friendly Fixture
the Olympic Tonnie Club had a plowsant The Civil Servics C. C, and members of afternoon yesterday at the Karmer's invita doubles and mixed doubles were arranged. tion for tencia dixture Ladies and gents An altresco tom was aavad on the Lawn.
offered the Motherland "the last man and the last shilling" The State The Commonwealth Parliament declared its loyalty to the King and Parliaments passed a similar rosolution. Everywhere the National Anthem was sung. All work in the Commonwealth was suspended for Ave minutes to calebrate the day, and the atoppage of traffic was followed by a pandemonius of boils, steam whistles, the singing of the National Anthem, and cheering.
Members of the now New Zealand Ministry made stirring porches at Mrs Tacahi and Mr Faimonds Wellington.
There was tremendous enthusiasm.
CROWN PRINCE'S "ARMY.
Best Troops Slaughtered In Argonas.
LONDON, Aug. 6.
The Crown Prines has been using up his beat troops in shortive attacks in Argonnel where their bas been terrible fighting in the woods, the Germans vainly using poison and liquid fire. The Germaus suffered great losses from the terrific fire of the French gane.
FRENCH INFANTRY OUTCLASS GERMANS.
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LONDON, Aug. d.
The cores were: Gunta doubles.-
Viresh and Christian & lost to KABE James and Witchell hat to Vivesab and Christian -: beat Southerton and Kaap ton 5-J. Bearce and Edmonda lost to to and Southerton 3. fchell host Mr and Mrs Christian 6-3; lost Mixed double.-Mrs Fucker and Mr Wit- in Mrs Duncan aed Mr Haspton hast to Mrs Crawford And Me Vivenab (5-6) lost to Mis Edwards and Alr Sootherton 5-8. Mrs Cousins and Mrs James lost to Mira Crawford and Bir Vinessh -6; Inst to Miss Edwards and Mr Southerton 0-8 Mrs Williams and Mr Bearue lost to Mr and Mrs Christian 1-6; best Mre Duncan sad. Mr Kompton
Williams lost to Duncan and Mir
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Tech and My Carford 36. Other miferes not played owing to light. CAN
Tutsin: Clvit Barking Olympic 86.
TAE 3.9. PING SULY.”
German prisonera wers taken, was the very great efficiency of the French Engli-b Channel recently, were given a The feature of the recent Franch successes at Bandapt, where 200Ping Suey," which was shelled in the All the officers of the Blue Tunnel liner infantry, who outclassed the Germans. After one German attack xlone over feetnight's holiday and a month's extra pay 100 German bodies were picked up on the slopes of the hill, the French only on arrival at Liverpool. The Ping Sooy losing four killed and 25 wounded.
has just been transferted to the Yokohams enn, and is due at Hongkong in a few days.
HONGKONG VOLUNTEER CORPS.
Corps Order by Lieut-Col. A. Chapman, Y.D.
ON THE EASTERN FRONT,
"BRAVE AND DESPERATE RUSSIAN ATTACKS.
LONDON, August 5.
"Sipper" A. MacKenzie joined the Corps pested to Eogicece Company. on 7th inst... slotted Corps No. 1388 and
PARADES.
A Berlin communique says that the German Cavalry sumą propagand
There has been terrific fighting between the Narew and the Bug. The communique speaks of "brave and desperate counter-attacks by the Russians especially eastward of Roshan. The Germans claim to Farades for Monday, 9th instant. have taken 4.000 prisoners. The situation at Iranged is unchanged. 5.30 pm. Recruits of Engineer Co. has not recovered from the severe check northward of Cholm. It con- der Ni
The communique makes it evident that General Von Mackongen Musketry and Rifta, oxgreisen at Taikoo
| Dockyard, ander Sørt. Bulb ck. Remain cludes:-- Cavalry has reached Wladimir, south-westward of Kowel."
DETALL indicating that the Russians have taken up new lines ut Kowel,
WHY WARSAW FORTS WERE EVACUATED.
Loxbox, August 6.
Gun Club Hill, Kawloon —
On daty until morning of 12th instant Scouts Company.
Oficer on duty Capt. Stewart
DETENTION CAME, KOWLOON.
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On duty to night, No. 1 Sac, Ar 7. Batty, and the following members of Right Why the Russians evacuated the facts of Warsaw and Ivangorod is Section M.G. Co.:-LoCpl Rozs, Fres Ieball not only recognise the independence of South Africa, but even explained in & Petrograd communique, in reply to u recent Austrian Alren, Andersen, Archie, Benjamin, Cor guarantee it. provided a rebellion is atarted immediately."
General Botha said that in this telegram it was possible to detect the communique, which stated that the capture by Transylvanians of eight deiro. D'Azeredo, Greeves, Hyndman. German desire to possess the rion of South Africa. For that reason he felt it positions with casemates below Ivangorod was the most glorious day
Murray, Percitar
Offcer or duty, Capt. Wolte was impossible to return the territory to the Germans. Wear it retornadin Austrian history. The Russian communique says that the Ivan- endless "dificulties would arise.
tomorrow night, Left Section On duty to All the serious trouble in South Africa had good forts were constructed almost entirely of brick, in nowise comes M.G. Co, and the following members of ponding with modern requirements. The enemy attacks in October werp | Right Section M.G. Co. Pten. A. Ribeiro, of danger to the Unios.
Machado, G. Koza, Oficer on duty. Capt. Armstrong.
been due to German intrigue. Moracver, the German native policy was a source repulsed not by the forts but by field positions in front of them All the Ribeiro, L L. Goldenberg, C. A.Golder
THE FRUIT OF LIBERTY."
LONDON, August, 6. Mr. John Redmond, P., leader of the Irish Nationalist Party, has received a telegram from General Batha thanking him for his congratulation, and saying: I entirely endorse your views. This victory is the fruit of the policy of liberty and the the recognition of national rights in this part of the British Empire."
BRITISH PATROL CRUISERS ARDUOUS WORK.
Honours For The Officers And Men..
stores in Ivangared were withdrawr most timely and methodically in view of the impossibility of it withstanding siege. Our rearguards along a line of field-works checked the enemy for sanie days, in conformity with the general strategic plan, without a desperte action, and were withdrawn on the 4th inst. to the right bank of the Vistula, àlso in conformity with the general plum, after blowing up the
concrete bases supporting the brick enserates and destroying bridges.
NOMEROUS LOCAL SUCCESSES ASSIST RETIREMENT.
LONDON, August 5.
borg
On duty 9th instant, Centre. Section M.
G. Co.
Officer on duty, Lieut. Wrights - Orderly Officer
antil 12th instant, Lieut. Danby,
Orderly Sergeant uit 19th instant, Borgt, Silas,"
HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE.
Guards (Central Police Station) |
9.45 p.m.
SATURDAY LUUEST ITE. British 1 Sergeant, and 7 més Portuguese...
Chinese
The intest Potrograd conimazique does not mention the fall of War- saw, reported in the German communique. It says that south of the Blonie Road and west of the City the Russians on the ith ropulsed LONDON, Aug. 5,
German, attacks. The enemy, who lost enormously, advanced close to Officers and men of paired aruisora have been honoured Fonight's the wire entanglements, where he was stopped by the Hussufit Bro. Gazette announces the awards of the following docorations:-
The communique adds:The Russians in the Ivangorod district 80301 ACCERT STU
O. C.. Gased, Bergeant Major Royland Distinguished Service Orders-Captains Board G. Trowley, Huroased unmolested to the right bank of the Vistula, blowing up the Edwards, Commander D. Outram, Lieut. Commandera F. Main, M., B. bridges, bolind them.
British 1 Sergeant and 7 men Sakh and S. Racon, Chief Engineers R. Wilson, W. Rowe, and E. Dixon,
-Portuguesa.... The Bussians between the Vistula and the Bug or the evening of
Chines Eight Distinguished Service Crosses and 34 medals have also been the Brs inst, repulsed the Germans, who lost enormously,
Indian Awarded. The Commander of the Home Fleet speaks in the highest terms of These local successer ab numerous points enabled the Kussions on the patrol cruiser arduous task, especially in the winter months, in excep. the sume right to occupy unmolested a new and more advantageous tionally bad weather. They bad auffered severe losses, and both officers and front on the left bank of the Bug, bet
nan had been continually exposed to the dangers of mines and submarines. The Germans on the Narew front attacked in the direction of Lamza The Distinguished Service Order has been awarded to Lient, Commander and from the frout Ostolenka Roshan took the offensive with consiler H. D. Fdwards and Distinguished Service Crosser to Lieut. L Tower, forable forces on the roads towards Ostrow. conspicuous bravery sad coolness while in charge of a Naval gue in Belgium, and to Sub-Licat. A. Cosswell, for while in charge of a Naval gun in Bel- giam, removing ammunition from a Barning building under, heavy and well-
icected fire.
ON THE WESTERN FRONT.
GERMANS LOSE HEAVILY.
LONDON, Aug. 6, 12.50 am.
A communiqu anys: There was moderate artillery activity in the West. There were fights with bomba in Argenes, and very desperate acting in the Vosges on the heights dominating the Fest, The enemy osptured a block heure, but was immediately driven out by a cuentor attack. Oar, eurinia of shrapnet inflicted the heaviest kases on the Cormung,
CONSTANTINOPLE PANIC-ETRICKEN BY BRITISH SUBMARINES.
LONDON, Aug.
Careerpondence published at Athene ways Constantinople is punic stricken as the result of the activities, a British submarices. It deserines as torpedoing of the Juda, mentioned in the Admiralty, contannge of Jane Ard, and says the steumer was ok, and a pierdestroyed, Two Turkish gunboats were attacked mat Gay The correspondent 1 one enter the Golden Hory sinking
RETIREMENT TO NEW FRONT.
LONDON, August 6,
It is officially amwunced in Petrograd that in consequenus al the conditions of the general situation, our troops covering Wamaw on-the west were ordered to retire to the right bank of the Vistula fnd r treated it 5 o'clock in the naming of the htb frat uumalasted, towards the new front assigned to them, "blowing up all the bridges across the Vistula.
AN IDEAL ANTISEPTIC:-DISCOVERED;
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LONDON August 5. Toro Trench scientists, says a Pana telegram, have made a great discovery, viz., an ideal antiseptic for destroying septic agents in woonde withont damngin the tissues. The French Governmunt, in co operation, with the Rockefeller Institute, Unve established a huge hospital at Compeigns, whers untiring research has been carried on. The discivery is a preparation of hypochlorate of line will Professor Landruzy mid the Acudor almente lul the new preparation berio acid na preservative auf der jurateni lime to counteract acidity applied to the most inzhiful wounds and,
manner unknown in old antiseptic presses Cases of gangrene had been alifies their aspect within a weels prevented from the very outset Tadeed, if the new antiseptid bd appl Lime infection in woanda might henceforth be s
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