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BATURDAY. MAY 18, 1918
THE WAR.
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.
(Rauter's Service to the China Mail)
THE "SUSSEX” OUTRAGE.
SUBMARINE COMMANDER REPORTED TO BE PROMOTED.
IRISH ADMINISTRATION.
...
HOUSE OF LORDS RECORDS ITS PROFOUND DISSATISFACTION.
LONDON. My 12. The House of Loris has adopted & nition by Loel Larebam recording it profound dissatisfaction with the adint {istration of affairs in Ireland.
THE CHINA MAIL.
ENEMY BASES IN NORTH AFRICA. Ezzorni and defeat Turkey's main arbiy
OCCUPIED BY ITALIANS.
and occupy Erzingnet. According to most writers here and in Petrograd that is just what is to be expected fioni the fall of
Trebizoni. Kou May 11, The Italians have occupied Maesar Moresa and Märsa Bunit, oir the Sulie | manerast of Cyrenaica, nearthe Egyptian frontier. Both were centres of supply for hostile submarines, and for the contraha into the lespatch of interior,
THE TORPEDOING OF THE"
"CYMRIC."*
GALLANTRY OF CAPTAIN AND WIRELESS OPERATOR.
Laspos, May 11.
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COMMERCIAL.
HONGKONG SHARE REPORT.
Mesars. Moxon and Taylor, in their weekly share reportedated the 19th just.
TURKISH FORCES IN ARMENIA: Loșpus, April 122.-The "Calogtujah's * { state :-- Patrograd correspondent states the Stat. believe the Turks to be less than on Army, or In Trebizant distrion. Corps between Baiburt and Erzinjan and 13 between Bitlis, and Much.
HEAVY GERMAN LOSSES, taxpay, April 22.—The newspapers † publish from perfectly trustworthy sources
Since the date of our last report the market hur stemlodi (somewhat, but remirant business again continues on a although mitos all round are firmer the
sumll sale.
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THIS
CALLICURA
THE NEW AND CERTAIN
CURE FOR CORNS
WITHOUT PAIN OR INCONVENIENCE.
HIS' PREPARATION DIFFERS FROM, AND ENTIRELY SUPERSEDES-
ALL THE ADVERTISED PLASTERS AND SOLVENTS. IT DIVES IMMEDIATE RELIEF AND EFFECTS A SPEEDY CURE
Exchange lags undergone two very violent fluctuations during the week, but as the tendency is generally believed to best upwards it is be feared that CUTICLE; Hongkong will be farther denucled of
IT IS NOT A CAUSTIO, BUT A SOLVENT OF THE DECAYED AND WILL EFFECT A CURE WHERE ALL OTETE
HAVE FAILED.
evidence of the squandering of Cherniasaly ash, resulting in a further APPLICATIONS
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weakening of investment socks.
elective at Merd. The 11th Bavarinu
The political situation in China shows Division, Trony Serbia was need and with mó improvements, in fact it seems to be The Reserve Corps from more involved than ever, the unexpected? The survivors of the Crie emplasisera. were emplyed earlier than nually happening, with the utmost that the Gerams sul marine ebsarter Serbia
persistency, broke all the rules of wariare, even Perisiantly intended, "after rhbeing held in
Shanghai renmius at a standstill with those which Germany herself laid town, serv northward of the - (liso, Tw little or no business passsing with that The survivors were left in a rough sex Divisions were brought to Wouvre "frets centr
In Shipping circles business is easier, in open lets, almost without prospects, where creover very law Corps
a full strength. Demands were and the situation has been further of rescue,
A most gallant deed was performed by mad on various Divisions which had berwhich has now lasted practically a week, Inggravated by, a strike in Shanghai the Captain and the wireless operator.lets in Macedonia to ensure the didelity who returned to the sinking liner for the bulgurs. despatched a message for help and
WassGros, May 12 Mr. Lansing, ran interview, mid the United States Government would ask A. ASQUITIE GOES TO IRELAND. Germany and Austria the nature of the¦ punishment mcted it to the Cons Mr. Asquiths left for Uldin last night. Fawaited an answer. They were in the HW SONG WILL TURKEY CARRY ninalers of the submarios which tor He is expected to return in the begin-utmost danger throughout. pedoed the Sugg, front and doening of the week.
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PARIS, May 12 The step taken by the Premier f
THESUSSEX" OUTRAGE.
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CIONA
Lesbos, April 26The New York World's special correspondent, queting alipjesantier recently, in Constantinople,
It is declafil that the commander of compared with his assumptions of the CHOSSTANNER BUAT MISTAKEN say the Turks appear to be unable to the German submarine which ropebord! War Office portfolio when gunel Seely
the user has bera primoted..
This is doubtless the reason for the American 'inpsiry regarding thể nature
The punishment.
DUTCH WITHOUT CONFIDENCE" IN CERMAN ASSURANCES. "
AMSTERDAM, May 12, The Burch liners, despite the CoPPLIE siamarine assurances, have resumed abo cipmutatis route north of Seorknil
MARINE WAR RISKS.
AJ.
ROUND PROLINE IN PREMBEALS TATALENENT,
น.
Laspos, May 12. Bagels has dreistest pa velation, aproksimately ju
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resigned. It is hailed by the "Ministeri- list Press as an net of epangratas self" Isneriticing juitiative which should be
attended with gradesults.
THE POSSIBILITY OF A HOME
Cromptonaisu
A
FOR A WARSHIP.
Wastusaros, May 40.
Mr. Gerard, American Ambassador at Berlin has notified the Government that a fresh German Note is about to be sent. intimating that the Con Enander of the Cemair submarine, which Morpedoed the Suzer has been punished.
and offering reparation.
LATER.
withstand husery and starvation "beyond ather four months. Half-a-million refugees Trong (dierum, Bitlis", and Trebírand have" hrough; "destitution abil disease. Siva's Angra Aring is barely 400,000 on the, Bagdad front and in Syria. 30,000 between tile Dardanelles and expiretia will protect the costs. The reader will concentrate on Siva's Kharp find where the fortifications designed by Von Sandery are belt cone regide the Turks. The Genes are pietei Thesanals of Gernuan technicians fails sending Artillers and munitions
Siva's fro1.
but at the moment of going to press there are rumours that an early settle- ment may be looked for. It is sincerely to be hoped that this most unfortunate and ill-timed strike will be settled forth- with in the interest of all concerned.
The market for Bubber stocks remains dormant and the quotation for the raw material is wire from London, at 34. Til: pee ib.
Banks Hongkong Barks, following the slightly easier feeling in Exchange in the middle of the week, have firmer! up to a buying quutation of $730,
Marine Insurances-Enions are offer- inga: 3000, and probably lower figures North Chius at The 175 Yangtszes would be accepted; Cansons at 9:00; and evuld probably be placed at $250,
on
Fire Insurances-thira Fires | MID
wanted at $150 and: Hongkong Firs
have seller at 8340,
Shipping Douglases, are offering"at" 18120. Treferred Indes have come to in small hut at 3113. Star Ferries business as 816 and Deferred Indos are could probably be placed at 2381 and Steambints at S. Waterboats are [offering, at 215.
EULE COMPROMISE. – His stated that the Nationalists, though not consultert believe Mr. Aspüth intrul sunding tish opinielares that the submarine commander The German. Note regarding the Nicar the possibility of a Home Rule acted in the bona-file belief that he was facing warship when he torpalood the ment too hastily, and did not act in Susse; nevertheless he formed his judg
ENENY PRICES IN THE WEST. Refineries-China Sugars have been, strict accordance with instructions Lopes. April 22-A military writer of further narked down to a sling rate of 8100 with small business done at that There, the Note admits frankly, the the Pari-Toormal" puts the hyrate for the end of the month. Luzons 'assurances given to the United States between the and the Sun, at seek buyers at $31. proper had not beef adhered to in this instance. a consist of the Fourth, Sixth The Note expresses sincere regret and Arms. The Fourth is greatly at the deplorable cerent, mit that the Commander will be appropriate ly punished. It offers indemnity to the injured Ameriete
The Times, which
A CLEAŃ SWEEP DEM SPED The Uaigist Press is less optimistic, ways that Mr. Fosphith, is faking his
fanctions in time of wan for a spreta raku..xprelition," reclares that those hhing for a penumuent settlement | sd the Erish” “Quistion are likely to he I disappointed. The Government wil
poms for warrisks have achieved mind if it, veral in believe in the maneker that awa al-martial
Iestaldiffing a strong Executive, 1- decline is imminent.
eman is a clean, sweep of the present Irish wlutinistration -
:
Althongly recent loses have been heavy, the majority of upderwriters.] bate's balance in the favourable side, The submarine meiller does not appear to le mure gase than it was in 391
THE REICHSTAG AND LIEBNECHT
AMSTERDAM. May 1 The Reichstag by 220 votes against rience Herr 11 del not, to Liehnechi, the Socialist lewder, who tras arrested on the ccension of the May Day: Pance demonstrations.
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AN AIR MINISTRY.
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Lasnos, May 12 The Daily Telegmpit states that
the Government has decided to create
an Air Ministry under the control of Lort Carzon.
LORD STANLEY WOUNDED.
LONDON, May 12, Land Stanley has hem slightly wonted.
[Lord Stanley is the heir of the Enri of Derby.]
LANCASHIRE LABOUR TROUBLES.
ASTRIKE DECIDED ON.
Losos, May 12. The ballot of the Lancashire card- room operativea showed 98 per cent. to be in favour of a strike.
The Executive tenders notices immediately.
INDIAN SELF-GOVERNMENT. QUESTION.
THE LORD BIKETENANGAS,
AT JAVA.
AMSTERDAM. May 12 A matting on three Dutch battleships. at Java is reported.
:
Sixty of the men of the Zeresprucinción. have been punisherl
THE RECENT REVOLT IN IRELAND
Gis and Mining-angkats have changed ads at T and case with reduced. The Times Military 2011 Trals as 3, and Tronohs at 40s. buyers at Ts, 27, Rubs are offering at potent mentis estimated those feres Shells have been the medium of a small
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business at 96S, 6A,
Ducks, Wharves and flodowns.-Kow- GORZ: FLEART OF ITALIAN WAR.
loon Warves are in staidy dervind us Lastos, April - special corres $76. Hongkong Docks have sellers at pondent at the Italian front writes to the 8110 ari Shanghai Docks are nominal at Th, 75. Hinigkew Wharves at Tls. 90 Morning Post," describing turz to ban New Engineerings at Ts. 101 are the heart of the Italian War and the main anafereel from last week. Lustos, May 10, objective of the Italians, who are felting Laks, Hotels and Buiklings- Follow-
COMMISSION OF ENQUIRY.
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JOURNALISTS SHOT WITHOUT-
TRIAL:
to
siness passing. Cotton Till-Ewes could be placed at Tls. 130, Shanghai Cottons are in fairly Study demand at Ts, 83. Kang
Yangtze Viksim offering ut The 12, and ps are agniet market at Thy.
Electric Companies-Hongkong Elec- which further business could
probably
Ty the Fase of Commons, Mr. | hen ically fre" Switzerimd the ing the high rates of exchange the various It is stated that a Lord Lieutenant of Asquith amouneed that the ComAdriatic. 200,000 pick 2 Huriamters in this section are weak. Central Estates at 898, Hongkong Lands at B101, Ireland, will not be appointed till Landssion of Enquiry into the outbreak soldier, with the boldest and clevert of Hongkong Hotels at 81141, Humphreys it Ireland would consist of Lord the Austrian officers, Austria's newest and Estates at 37 West Foints at 368, saxl Harlinge's Commission has reported.
Harding of Penshurst Chairman, most powerful urillery and the greatest Kowloon Lands at 938 are all on the Mr. Justice Shearman and Sir quantity of sumagillon, are omncestrated market at quotations with little or no MUTINY ON DUTCH BATTLESHIPS McKenzie Chalmers. I would in- to defend the only door by which it is
business quire into the cures of the cinbreak, possible for truly to invade, Austria. and the conduct and degree of respon Mere sentimental interest attaches to Psibility of the cyl and military the town of God, hut. It has given
authorities.
(the one to an Roportant", strutegia Mr. Robband regretted that the stem, extending to the Adriatic tries have come to business at 247 at investigation would not have a wider Con-ndie Plezza. The town might have Peupe.
been to it fine motiṭainéas be done... Hongkong Trams have buyers dalones in the Bataks and at the" veus at $0.30 after fairly large business at the rate. China Lights are wanted at render is a chuchtrup. Austrian guns de 8436 hidden in deep granite euvers. Miscellaneous.-China Bomes con- shell. tinue Mr. Asquith referred to the case impenetrable by the heating
to offer at 810, and China Pro- of a journalist named Skeffington, Secrethel far" Italians are slowly vidents have again been done at 89.10. who is alleged to have been shot in weakening the position and have plasted Watsons at $7.10 and Dairy Farms at Dublin without trial. Mr. Asquith their trenches so close to the enemy's that 8343 are offering. Peak Trams (old) at AMERICAN CAVALRY IN PURSUIT said that the matter was being in the Austrian batteries are paralysed. Th.10.20 and (new) at 8 cents could be placed at quotations. Fopes have buyers. vestigated. The officer concerned Italian Artillery bus buonpliced at 83and Comments at 8.
nl been arrested, and would be neles and proved head to by the produce Exchange-The demand rate on Lon- court-martialled. It was apparently of aerior school. Very silly the don in 2-3 1-16 and the T. T. selling rate the act of an irresponsible officer task will be heroically carried it and on Shanghai is 704. Two troops of American cavalry have|He added, regarding the alleged cuses winter will bring trip its results, . * crower.the Mexicni border in pursuit of two other journaliste at the same of the Mexicans who recently railed time, that the same procedure would Gesprings.
be puratied He emphasised that, the military authorities had neither responsibility nor knowledge of these
Three hundred deserters refused to Teturu: They remained in the streets which are patrolled by salliers,
A MEXICAN BORDER RAID.
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OF RAIDERS.
EL PAND, May 12
EARLIER TELEGRAMS occurences.
THE YERDUN REGION.”
PRISONERS AND GUNS CAPTURED,
PARIS, May 11.
A communique states: Left of the Meuse, after a valent bombardment, the Germans strongly attacked in the vicinity of Hil 287. They were com pletely repulsed, leaving prisoners.
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A minor French attack on the sloper west of Mort Homme captured a portion of German trench, taking 600 prisoners and two maximas.
THE BRITISH FRONT.
LONDON, May 11.
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LORD WIMBORNE RESIGNS, Lord Wimbome, the Viceroy, has resigned.
WAR NEWS AHEAD OF THE MAIL.
[CARLES, TO INDIA.]
GERMAN INHUMANITY IN A
TYPHUS CAMP.
less, April The folowing adii. To-day's Advertisements tional detail- hare hun made public in [connection with the treatinest of prisoners
in the German etup at, Wittenburg :--
Some of the voiditions described in
the report neu" inicked by the most authoritative testimony, Major Priestley mentions that once he attempted to brush dusk from cu patient's clothes but the
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as proved to be a moving mass of rermin. Other incidents are even more appalling The report shows that Major Priestley and others set to work and with admirable powers of organisation they A GERMAN BOAST.
evolved order out of chaos. They collected „AMSTERDAM, April 10.-The Cologne the British patients in one bangałów and | 650 Gazette, in a semi-official article,com reserved the best food, clothing, and laius that us the Allies are wholly bedding obtainable, for the sick. unwilling to consider Dr.. Von Bethmon gradually overcazia the epidemic, the Hollweg's peace terms seriously, Cermany arrival of the warmer weather of April has now only to make peace on her own greatly facilitating the sufferers' recovery. terras. If the Allies do not abandon their It was caly then that the Germans bean plans to destroy Germany then the latter assist. They cracted a steriliser, but will Sght to the end.
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THE RUSSIAN OPERATIONS.
Lowboy, May 12. A conference of members of the House of Commons, presided over by Sir Herbert Roberts, on Wedries-
A British communique reports There day, considered the demand for a has been mining activity at Fricourt,
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is unchanged. Reciprocal artilleryraph's Petrograd correspondent says :— activity prevails at Maricourt, Souchez, In the region of Riga and Divinsk the Sir W. Wedderbürn, and Sir Pieptin and St. Eloi. Our artilery weather is warm and sunny. The Dvins Krishna Gupta spoke, and it was bombarded the enemy positions at is quite clear of ice. The Pripot marshes agreed that the destinguished loyalty Boiselle, and south of Messina.
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THE SHACKLETON RELIEF ***
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LONDON, May 12. Sir Douglas Mawson had arrived to confer with the committee organia. ing the Shackleton Relief Expedition.
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ACTIVITY NEAR SALONIKA.
SALONTRA, Mag'11.
ENEMY TRANSPORT WITH WAR MATERIAL SUNK.
ROME May 11 A French submarine sank an enemy transport, laden with war material," in the Lower Adriatic.
RUSSIAN, PROGRESS TOWARDS
BAGDADA
CAPTURE OF KASRISHIRIN.
The
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British case had been finally treated. The
Germans also built a hospital bungalow but the epidermis. way over before it was completed.
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ingly. They wore fully scnscious of the the attack of croup appears and then Russians have occupied
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