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FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 1916
BY TELEGRAPH.
THE WAR.
BULGARIA DECIDES DEFIN- ITELY TO JOIN THE ALLIES
GERMANY'S NAVAL ATTACK "RECKLESS AND ILL-
PLANNED.”
RETURN OF WOUNDED PRISONERS FROM GERMANY.
(Reuter's Sertice to the China Mail)
BULGARIA ON THE SIDE OF THE ALLIES.
READY TO MAKE SACRIFICES.
Losnos, Aug. 25, 4.15 p.m.
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AMERICA AND GERMANY.
THE ABJECT PLEA FALLS FLAT.
Losnos, August 2.
A telegram from New York states that Count Bernstorff's apologia has fallen quite flat. The Pross describes it as vague and incomplete, and dental a definite answer, not equivocation, as Germany's ward camot be accepted.
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SIR E. GREY REPLIES TO THE GERMAN CHANCELLOR,
Sir Edward Croy, the Foreign Secretary, to-night issued a smashing reply to Dr. Bethmann-Hollweg, which shows that thermany is ülane responsible for the war. Elu says that the German Chacellor's speech means that Germany is to be supreme hi freedom, und the other nations must have what Germany metes out to them. Germany alone would be fro to break International treaties, to crush and refuse all mediation, to wage war, must to beak all the rules of humanity on land and sen. Yes, |white tiermany ucts thus her cuntagree must retain tree in tünn of war
as it in peace aune,
Sir Edward ny udhirms that the freedon of ble som 2015 qu renscomble subject for discussion in the definition of an agreement be
wown the nuticus-uiter this wur, but not by itself alone while there. |was to freedom and no security against war and tiernan methods of war: bund. I thote are to be guarantees against further war let them ba equal, comprehensive and effective guarantees that bind Germany as well as other nations.
The Foreign Searctury then Barns to the speech of the therman Minister of Finance to the effect that for decades to comio terrazay onths at the whole of the nations who resisted hur should labour to pay her tribute in the for. of war indemnities. Sir Edward Gray, em- phasises that not on such terms in peace be conchated, or the life of A telegram from Nish states that the Skupsting, by an overwhelm.inations other than Germany be free or oven tolerable. The spooches of ing nujority, have adopted a resolution declaring their doterraination to the German Cincellor and the Finance Minister showed that Germany. continue side by side with the Allies in the struggle for the liberation and was fighting for suprencies and tribute, and if that was so, and as long union of the Serbo-Croatian-Slaveno people, even at a price that walks for as it is su, our Mios und wo are fighting, and must tight. for the right sacrifices which are indispensable for safeguasting the country's vital to live, not under German supremey hut in real freedom and safety.
inton sts.
The Skupatina, having apprived, the Geversement a policy, adjourand tui October 4.
A Blavus Agency telegrams, datioł August 24, states: The Skupstin - approved the policy of the Government and is willing to agree to the necessary sacrifices to radise Serbe,Croatian-Slavene unity with the -conenrence of the Allies.
GERMANY'S RECKLESS AND ILL-PLANNED
NAVAL ATTACK.
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GERMANY'S IDEA OF FREEDOM.
INTER.
BY TELEGRAPH. CALLICURA
|{Rauter's Service to the China Mail.)
SOUTH WALES GOAL MINERS:
Ļordon, August 26, Another crisis his suddenly arisen în the South Wales coulfeld district'owing to the abrupt termination of the Cop- ciliation Board without reaching a not- tlement regarding the recent agreement.
The owners, however, somewhat re- lieved the situation by deciding to pay increased wagas under the original Government terms without delay.
(Wah Taz Yat Po's Servico.)
THE JAPANESE MINISTER.
Pasixo, Aug. 20, Me. Hioki, the Japaneso "Mjaister, leaves for Japan on August 30.
OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS:
A Mandate appoints Woo King Yi General of Ngai Wai and Chan II General of Shing Mo, for supervising the railitary affairs of Szechuan. Woo King Yi hus, been appointed a State Conmiller.
LATEST EXPLOIT OF MIX HORTON.
Fate of the Pommern.
TOUTEDDED IN THE HALFTO
In the Bacs of Commons yesterday |(July 21) aftor pa
Commander Bellaira (U., Maidstono)
The papers warmly approve of Sir Edward Grey's masterly reply to Dr. Bethmann-Fiollweg, as clearly showing that Germany's idea of free-asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the dom is that of a free fox in a free hen-roost.
ON THE WESTERN FRONT.
"ENDON, August 25.
A Paris telegram says that only entonades and grenade fighting are reported frere the various sectors of the front, specially in 'Artois and
August 26.
name of the commanding officer of the British
which succomfully tor- submarino pedoed the German battleship Pommern in the Baltic on July 2
De Macnamara: No official rapors has been trasmitted to the admiralty, but from a semi-official communication received from the Russian Government.it appears that the name of the officer referred 25 is Commander Max. Horton, R. N. (Chears}
announcement confirmed There have been artillery actions along the whole front, they being reports which had been current for some particularly violent in North Arras. Argonne, Champagne and Bois-le-days-lt the Pommern was the German battleship which had been torpedoed near Danzig on July, and that Commander French heavy guns effectively replied.
Max * Horton, D.5.0.. was responsible
Losuos." August 25. Naval experts ridiculi de German denial of losses in the Gult of | Argonine. Riga, at say the Bissian accounts show the attack to have been reke.. loss and ill-plannul. The Germun version, proteiing that it was murely a blockade. is simply asinine. The Leguan isnster is an ovellent lesson to the people who talk about an inyashir of Britain.
SURVIVORS OF THE GALLANT SIVOUTCH."
Loxons, August 26.
The live sole survivors of the "Stvmach" Juve arrived at Reval. -say a Petrognul telegram, and ruuvate that the vessel fought a German -emisier and two torpedo-boats for wà luy and u, half, und her bast shell
sank an emery torpedo-bent,
WOUNDED PRISONERS FROM GERMANY,
ENTHUSIASTIC SCENES AT TILBURY.
Lostos. August 25.
There were enthusiastic series at Tilbury on lle cension of the arrival of 270 wounded prisoners from Germany. The men, despite their wounds, were most chegrful, und Were surprised to find everything as usual as the Germans had told them Landen had been bumied by Zep- pelins..
One of the returned prisoners. who was interviewer, said "The Gemuns did not understand why we were always merry and bright, and manly stopped in games, but there we sang l
A STRIKING INCIDENT.
Lomax, August 96. A Copenhagen telegram suys that a striking incident occurred on the ocation of the departure honiewards of the ship taking the bodies of the. crew of the E 13, 3 young Danish officer on the quay advanced to the British commander suying What an awful sorrow this must be The commander, smiling sadly, replied. "No, Sir, we mother envy,them,"
MORE GERMAN BOMBAST.
Loshas, August 2 Renter's Amsterdam correspondent says that Germ newspapers publish'a bastful statement by the Crown Prince, suying As a Tol- ano with its mtamenble force shakes and quivers, so we wait with unbroken vigour for the day when the Kaiser once more orders us from the trenches and the undergound ways into the battle which we all desire. May that day come soon!**
BRAVERY OF THE E13 CREW..
London, Aug. 26,
A Danish fisherman, says a telegram from Copenhagen, relates a stirring etory of the last moments of the A. He passed the subraarine in the morn ing and offered to bring the crew ashore but they politely declined. Later he
Aw the German torpedo boot destroyer approach.
The British und launched their boats, but the men in them returned quietly, resumed their places on the dick, and began cooly playing cards and In the meantime the Berman destroyer drew closer, but on body took the slightest notice. Then he saw a torpedo-fired, and the craw of the submarine, in response to a sharp word of command, formed into line on deck and folded their arms, facing the enemy at immovable as statues. They were brave men these English," he added.
other games.
The survivors of the Fit attended a most impressive funeral service for their comrades," and the bluejackets wage moved to tears.
The congregation was distinguished, and was moat, representative of Danish navy men, who carried the coffins from the shape to the funeral chip Vider, which amid fansral salates, and the harobeaded crowds on the shore, and escorted by Danish destroyers, left the harbone. The band played the British National Anthem, and the Marines saluted. A representative of Denmark was aboard,
VOLUNTARY OR COMPULSORY SERVICE?
London Newspaper Controversy.
Losbox, August 26. The newspapers are fierecly debuting the quotion of voluntary or ompulsory military servies. Lord Northcliffe's papers are taking the lead in the ngitation against the present country system, which is vigor ously defended by the Liberal organsang
The dispute is not waged on party fines, for the Daily Telegraph is opposing the Times and the Daily Mail, and leading articles which it published saying that the souritey must trust the Chiveramente, caused
nuch jubilation in Liberal circles.
¦¿ GERMÁNY · AND THE SPANISH FLAG.
Losos, August 26. -Spaniarde, suya a telegrain from Madrid, are dissatisfied with German ofer of money for the sinking of the fndaro, and say that Germany must promi pect the Spanish dag mall beas.
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TEE DARDANELLES OPERATIONS.
LONDON, August 25.
A Paris cum-unique regarding the operations at the Dardanellca afirma hat the British loft wing in the Northern zuge carried another eight hundred yards of Turkish trenches, but no definite date is given."
The communique adds that the French in the southern zone on the 23rd instant stormed an enemy post,
A French aeroplane audron bombed various military points. One aero- plane sank a big Turkish transport at her moorings.
unchanged.
ON THE EASTERN FRONT.
LONDON," August 26.
4 Petrograd communique states that the situation in the Riga district is Fighting at Dvicak continues, but the front is approximately unchanged. Feeble evening attacks near Vilna wers repulsed,
The Germans continue to exert maximum pressure between Bohr and Brostlitovsk. The Russians repulsed attacks west of the latter.
The Germans are endeavouring to advance along the Pischa Maloryto road south of Brent,
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Coinmander Max. Kennedy Horon was Large Stocks of "Gandy” Belting and Balt Fasteners. specially promoted to this ranic last De camber in recognition of his distinguished services. It was in September that he got his first chance against the elusive toe. Having been sent with his submarine, the , to examine the outer anchorage of Heligolanda service attended by con- siderable risk. to quots a subsequent despatch-he came across the Hels and promptly sent her to the bottom with torpedo. This done, hy cooly proceedol to carry out his minion.
Early in October, while patrolling off the mosth of the Ems, he sighted two German destroyers. After a good dust of patient nouvring he succeeded in torpedoing and sinking use of them, and evaded the pursuit of the surviving destroyer. After
A Boston telegram says: A conference of Governors of a score of States passed a resolution of condence in President Wilson in this hour of deep national concern, assuring him of support in all matters President Wilson deems it best to promote the honour, and to maintain the peace and woltareach of them successes he returned to his of the nation."
THE FIGHTING IN GALLIPOLI.
RECENT OPERATIONS DESCRIBED.
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base tying the skull and crossbones flag. a sario-comic emblem apparently affected by our submarine service to commemorate Fruitful encounties with the enemy
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LONDON, Aug 25, following the officer, and I beg to The Press Eurean BBnounces that it is now possible to recount the im from his name for favorable consider portnat operations which have taken place since the 6th inst, in the westeration," The rame issue of the Gaberle extremity of Gallipoli. These comprise two separate lines of attack; Bestly stoounced that he had been awarded the from the "Anzac pitions by the Australasians, and secondly from the new Distinguished Service Order and noted for fazoing place at Suvia Bay, in which fresh army was employed. An attack early prection, which duly took affect on was also made from Caps Helles towards Krithis,
December 31
Very severe and continuous Sghting with heavy loans on both sides. resulted, and our forcon bave not yet gained the objectives at which they were aiming in either sphere, though they made a decided advance towards them and greatly increased the area in our possession..
CONCERNING WAR CON--
TRACTS.
The attack from the "Aoxac" position, aftor a desperate action, carried the summit of Suribahr and Chonukbahr, dominating the posisione in this area, but the attack from Suvia Bay did not make the progress expected, and,
Among the thousands of Erms now consequently, the Australasians were anable to maintain their position of the engaged on Government contracte are of course, many who noveż had a Government actual creat line, and after repeated counter-attacki were forced to withdraw contract before ani never expected, a year to positions close below it. These positions were.comsulidated effectively. age ever to bave one. There have boon, The attack from Suvia Bay did not develop quickly enough, and waa" I boar, (saya a writer in a Höme paper) brought to a standstill after an advance of about two and a half miles. The among these firms some who don't quite round gained in both attacks, however, as sumcient to enable their lines to appreciate the special nature of a Govers. be connected along front of moes than twelve miles,
If a firm readers for a content it must Farther reipfortemente having gmired, an attack was made on the 21st withdraw its fender before the contract is fast, by the Centre of this line. This, the Australasians Leti advanced about actually posted to it, otherwise it can he three quarters of a mile, and a systero of strong knolls was fecured. Then, on held to its bargain. There have been cinch the left of the battle front, the advanced Turkish trenches were stormed, and where firms have written declining all the Divisions engaged made progress, but as they were unable to gain the contract after it has been posted to them sadmit they were withdrawn to the original fronti;
The great power of defensive operations under modere conditions accounts
and then turn a Lbe documents. Some. of there firms have been surprised months after to receive a latter from the Gover ment department concerned asking why
for the difficulties of the troops once the advantage of surprise has been lost. In all the phases of these battles the fortuces raried. There were repeated the goods andared shave never been streek's and counter-attacks, and the tones inflicted on the enemy were much heavier even then one uw. The ground gained and held is of great value, but theas facts must not bad the pable to suppose that the true objective has been gained, or that further serious aud costly efforts will not be required before a decisive yintury is wɔn, jour
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