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THE CHINA MAIL.
THE BATTLE OF JUTLAND, while the enemy were for the cost part EXCESSIVE MEAT EATING.
obscured by mist, only showing up clearly-prys vandaang
(Continued from page.
spy and - Morris (Liest. Cammadar Edward & Graham) of 10th Flotilla, Turbulent, Effekt. Commander. Dudley Bauart), and formagant (Lieut.Com mander Cuthbert F. Bako), of the oths Flotilla, having been ordered to attack theonemy with torpedoes when opportunity offered, mared out “ the 11th day of August, 1916, at 3pm.15 p.m., almofanequaly with a similar within the building No. 7, Queen's Road
maverinut on the part of the enemy Central Victoria Hongkong formerly destroyers. the premises of the: Deutsch Asiatsche Bank.
FRIDAY,
The Valuable Ofice Furnitare, Electric Fittings, atc etc, contained on the Ground Floor and Basement of the said premises
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at intervals. These conditions prevailed Most people who are trouble with Nafulence est moro ment than is good for until we had turned their van at about them Fiatalence in wind on the stomach. 6. p.- Between 3 and tpm, the nation Excessive meat eating or defestive herve. continued on northerly course, the foren la responsible in most cases... range being about 14,000 yards. Cutting down the amount of inent in
During this time the enemy-received your diet sud, taking a course of treat
ment with Dr.
pink pills to very savere punishment, and one of their strengthen the weak nerves that control betale anders guitar the line in the digestire processes a well mari the stomach considerably damaged condition. This trying if you han wind on came under my personal observation: and sour rising to the throat, a feeling of weakness in the stomach and palpitation. wsa "corroborated by Princess Royal of the heart. Dr. WUNiams pink pills (Captain Walter H. Gowan MNO are recommended for thin blood and D.8.0.) and Tiger (Captain Henry B. weak nerve whatever the cause, and Paily, M.VO.), Other enemy ships also they are equally good for the delicate, bloodless girl and the weak, nerre worn showed signs of Inoramalug injury,
MAN ON WOMAN of forty-ty
ENEMY SHIPS SUNK
Send today to the address, below for GERMAN SHIP ON FIRE.
the diet book “What to mat and How to **The attack was carried out in the
Ab.3.3. pat. Onslow, (Lieut-Com-Eat It gives Information regarding gallant manner, and with greaE determination. Before arriving 36 amander John C. Tovey) and Moresby the tonic treatment for many forms of stomach trouble. There cannot be perfect favourable position to fire torpedoes, they out. Commandar Roger Alison) digestion without sufficient supply of As follows:-
intercepted an enemy force consisting of who had been detached to assist Engadine red blood, and there is nothing better with the seaplane, rejoined the battle than Dr. Wiliams pmr pills for pale Four Large Fire Proof Sales, Combina-light cruiser and destroyers..
the stomach. tion Cabinet Safes, Large and Small
cruiser squadrons and took station on the people to enrich the blood and tore up Desks, Bookcases, Teakwood Seats and
starboard (engaged) bow of Lion (Captain Your own dealor can supply them, so Stools, Leather covered Upholstered
Alfred F. H. Chatfield, C.VO) At begin without delay, but make sure to Desk and Arm-chairs, Sofas and Settees,
5.10 p.m. Moresby, being two points before the bean of the leading enemy Clocks Typewriters, Duplicators
ship, Bred a torpede a ship in their Copying Press, Filing Cabinets, Book
lino. Waggon, etc, etc. Ceiling Fans, Electric Brackets, very powerful Electric Coiling Lights. Reading and Desk Lampa
cit. etc."
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(Full Particubies from Catalogue:) On view from Friday, 4th August, until day of sale)" Terms: Cash
JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER
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A fierco engagement ensued at close quarters, with the result that the eremy were forced to retire on their battle cruzera, having lost two destroyers sunk. attack and having their torpedo
trusicated.
Que destroyers sustained no loss in this engagement, but their attack on the enemy battlo cruisers was renderet, lewa efective, owing to some of the destroyers having dropped astern during the fight. Their position was therefore unfavourable for torpedo attack.
.....
"Eight minutes later she observed a hit with a torpedo on what was judged to be the sixth ship in the line. Moresby then passed between the lines to clear the range of smoke, and rejoined Champion. In cerroboration of this, Footless reports having seen an enemy heavy ship heavily on fire about 6.10 p.m., and shortly afterwards a huge cloud of smoke and
Nestor. Nemad and Nicutor, gallantly led by Commander the Hen. Edward B.S. Bingham, of Nestor, pressed home their attack on the bastle cruisers and steam fred two torpedoes at them, being
At 5:35. p.m. our course was NNE.
Norond ficet was N. 18 W., so we gradually
for Dr. Williams, 80 avoiding substitutes. Also obtainable from. Dr. Willame Mechicina. Co. 90. Szechuan Road, Shanghai que bottle $1.50 8 bottles-88, post Èree.",
·BACK TO BATTLE FLEET.." On receipt of the information that the enemy had been sighted the British Bastle Fleet, with its accompanying cruiser and destroyer force, proceeded at. full speed on a SE by S. coles Ic close the Battle-cruiser Flect.
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One Sextant by Falconer (neticallyCTOR CAR and MOTOR CYCLE "Firestone" and "Kelly-Springfield."
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About 100 Bags of
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SATURDAY "and MONDAY, the 19th 14th August, 1916, commencing each day at 10-30 am., ‚at their Premise's Alexandra Buildings, Chater Road, VALUABLE STOCK IN TRADE, Comprising:---
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enemy's secondary armament.
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was badly bit, and apparently remained hauled to the north-eastward, keeping the range of the enemy at 14,000 yards.. Ha slopped between the lines.
And Nicator was gradually hauling to the eastward, Subsequently Nestor altered course to the S.E., and in a short receiving severo punishment at the head himie, the opposing battle cruisers having of his line, and probably noting on turned 16 points, found themselves within information received from his light flow range of a number of enemy battlecruisers, which had mighted and were sitipa.
engaged with the Third Battle-cruiser Nothing daunted, though under Squadron. Possibly Zeppelins were pro- terrific fre, they stood on, and their sent also..
** At 5, .50 p.m. British cruiser were position-being favourable for torpedo Attack fired i torpedo at the second ship nighted on the port hore and at 5.50 p.m. of the enemy line at a range of 8.000 the leading battleships of the battle Fleet, yards. Before they could fire their fourth bearing horth fre miles. I thereupon torpedo, Nestor was badly hit and swung altered course to east, and proceeded at to startcare, Nienter altering course utmost speed. This brought the range of inside hea to avoid collision, and thereby the enemy down to 12,000 yards made heing prevented from fring the last a report to you that the enemy battle torpedo. Nicator made good her escape, cruiser bore south east at this time and subsequently rejoined the Captain caly three of the enemy battle-cruisers (D) 13th Fictilla. Nestor remained were visible closely followed by battle. atopped, but was afcat when last seen.ships of the Koenig class. Moorance also carried out an lack o the enemy's battle flect.
Peterd. Nerissa. Turbulent,
and
During the two hours that elopard
the scene the steaming qualities of the older battleships were severely tested.. Great credit is due to the engine roDIZ departments for the manner in which they, as always, responded to the call. the whole Fleet aintaining 4 speed is excess of the trial speeds of some of the cider vessels.
The Third Battle-cruiser Squadron, commanded by Rear-Admiral the. Hoo. Horaco E A. Hood, GD, M.V.O.. D.8.0., which was in advance of the Battle Fleet, was ordered to rainfore Sir David Beatty. At 5:30 pm this squadron observed flashes of gunfire, and beard the sound of guns to the south- westward. Rear Admiral Hood sent the Chester (Captain Robert N. Lawaon) to investigate, and this ship engaged three or four enemy light-cruisers at about 5.45 panels
The engagement lasted for about 201 ninotes, during which period Captain lawson headled his vessel with great skill against heavy odds, and, although At about 5 pm Onsion, being on the ship suffered considerably in casual-
ONSLOW'S PLUCKY ACT......
Termagant also pressed home their attack the engaged bow of Lion. sigated antics, her fighting and steaming qualities on "the enemy battle cruisers, firing enemy light cruiser at a distance of 6,000 were unimpaired, and at about 6.5 p.m. the engagement with yards immus, apparently endeavouring she rejoined the Third Battle-cruiser torpedoes after enemy destroyers. Petard reports that to attack with torpedoes. Onslow at once Squadron.
ail her torpedoes must bave cressed the closed and engaged her, Aring 53 rounds The Third Battle-oruleur Squadron had enemy's line, while Nerisa states that 406 range of Lom, £,000 to 2,000 yards, turned to the north-westward, and at 8.10 ans torpedo appeared to strike the rear scoring a number at bits. Onslow then pm. sighted our battle armata, the closed with the enemy battle-oruisers, and squadrba taking station ahead of the ship.
Navy and ware worthy of its highest amidships by a heavy shell, with the Battlecruiser Fleet. He reporter as
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I ordered them to take station ahead, which was carried out magnificantly, Rear Admiral Hood bringing his, aqua, dren into action ahead in a most inspiring manner, worthy of his great naval ances
These destroyer attacks ware indicaarders were given for all torpedoes to be Lion at 8.21 p.m. in accordance with the Live of the spirit pervading his "Majesty fred. At this moment she was struck orders of the Vico-Admiral Comtranding
follows result thas only one torpedo was fired. traditions."
"I propose to bring to your notice a
Thinking that all his torpedoes had recommendation of Commander Bingham gone, the Commanding Officer proceeded and other officers for some recognition of to retire at slow speed. Being informed that he still had three torpedoes, he their conspicnors gallantry.
closed with the light-cruiser previously engaged and torpedoed her. The enemy tors. Battle Fleet was then sighted, and the remaining torpedoes were fired at them, and must have crossed the enemy's track. Damage then caused Onilox to stop.
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From 4.15 to 4.43 p.m. the conflict Between the opposing battle cruisers was of a very serce and resolute character. The 5th Battle Squadron was engaging the enemy a rear ships, unfortunately at very long range. Our fire began to tell. the securacy and rapidity of that of the 15 pm Defender Lieutenant enemy depreciating considerably.
At 4.18 p.m. the third enemy ship Vis seen to be on fire. The visibility to the north-eastward had become consider. ably reduced, and the outline of the ship very indistinct.
At 6.25 p.m. I altered course to the E.S.Ein support of the Third Battle. cruiser Squadron, who were at this time only 8.000 yards from the enemy's lead- ing ship.
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They were pouring a hot fire into her Commander Lawrence B. Palmer), whose and caused her to turn to the westward spoed had been reduced to 20 knots, of south. At the same time I made a while on the disengaged side of the report to you of the bearing and distance battle-cruisers, by a shell which damaged of the enemy battle-fleet. her forsmost boller, closed with Onslow
· POOR VISIBILITY. and took her in tow. Sheils were falling
"By 650 p.m. the battle cruisers were At 4.39 p.m. Southampton (Com all round them during this operation, odore William E. Goodenough, M.V.C., which, however, was successfully accom.clear of our lending battle squadron bearing about N.N. W. 3 miles and I A.D.C.) reported the enemy's Battle plished.
fordered the Third Battle-cruiser. Squa Fleet" ahead.
"During the heavy weather of the dron to prolong the line astern and The destroyars were recalled, and, at 1.13 p.m.. the enemy's ensuing night the tow parted twice, but reduced to 18 knots. The visibility at indifferent, not more Eattle Fleet was sighted S.E. Course re-secured. The two struggled on the time was very
than four miles, and the enemy ships was altered 18 points in succession to together; patil 1 pm, June 1, when were temporarily lost sight of. starboard, and I proceeded on
Onslow was transferred to tugs. I coa-"It is interesting to note that after 6 northerly coarse to lead them towards the sider the performances of these two pun.. although the visibility became Entüle Fleet.
destroyers to be gallant in the extreme, reduced it was donbtedly more
larourable to us
to us ther to the enemy and I am recommending, Lieutenant-
"At intervals their ships showed up Conder J. C. Torey, of Oralow, and clear, enabling us to punch them var. deutenant Commander L. H. Palmer, of severely and establish a deflifte sg- Defender, for special recognition. Chelow periority over them From the report difference in estimated possibly the destroyer referred to by of other amps and my own observation "reckoning between Iron
it was clear that the enemy suffered con-1 Frederic C. Dreyer O.B.1and
-battle-cruisers and was Inevitable under the battleships.
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The enemy battle cruisers altered course shortly afterwards, and the action continued. Southampton, with the 2nd Light Cruiser Squadron, held on to the southward to deserve. They closed to
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within 10,000 yards of the enemy Battle the Bear-Adintral Colamanding Bed Ligasiderable acted to the nearfatuty of the generat
Fleet, and came under a very beary but ineffective fice. Southampton's reports vera mort, valuable.
* SEVERE PUNISHMENT."" The 5th Battle Squadron were now closing, on an opposite couras and agaping the enemy battle trees with algune The position of the enemy Battle Fleet was communicated to them, and I ordered them to after course 16 points Led by : Bear Admiral Fram Thomas, in Barhet (Captain Arthur W. Craig), this squadron supported brilliantiy and effectively commu 149Ah 4 pza. the oth Battle Squadron buzzed parterns of me and came under the fre of the loading ships of the enemy Battle Flect Fearless (Captain (D) Charles D. Bonet) with the deskcover flat Flotillis, joined, the battle cruises, and, when
Cruiser Squadron as follows
The bead of their line was crumpled situation
Here I should like to bring to your noifre the sctices of destroyer (came up lesving battleship as targets for the Shortly after 5.55 pm. Some of the unknown) which we passed oloss in majority of our battlecriers Before cruisers ahead, under Rear Admirals leaving us the Fifth Battle Squadron Herbert L Bosth M.VO, and Sir Bo ditabled condition woon after 6 p.m. She was also engaging battleships The bert Arbuthnot, Bus MV.O., were seen to aseived show appareably was able to struggle shoad report of Rear Admiral Bran Thomas be in action, and reporte gain, and made" straight for the Deri shows tant excellent results were obtain that Defence, Haganp (Captain
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