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FRIDAY: NOVEMBER 3, 1916.
THE
LATEST
WAR.
TELEGRAM S.
(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)
GERMANS EVACUATE
FORT VAUX.
LONDON, Nov. 2. A Geraan official announcement States: Finding Fort Vaux unten. able, owing to the French bombard. ment, we evacuated and blew up the fort.
THE PROGRESS OF THE FRENCH.
PARIS, NOT. 2.
A cornmimique states:" Despite persistent bad weather, we followed in during the night the advantage we gained between Les Boeufs and Sailly-Suillisel and con- polidate the ground ton. We car ried several point» d'appui and
BRITISH WARSHIPS THWART A GERMAN CAPTURE.
A. BATAVIER LINER INCIDENT.
AMSTERDAM, NOV.
THE CHINA MAIL.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE WESTERN FRONT.
SUMMARY OF RECENT BRITISH OPERATIONS.
31,132 PRISONERS.
LONDON, Nov, 1.
General Sir Douglas Haig, giving a summary of the operations, says there has been heavy rain almost daily since October 10. The chalk soil of the uplal between the Ancre and the Somma is a wilderness of raud; never theless, we advanced our front towards Butty and Warlencourt and in the neighbourhood of Cusudecourt and Let Boeufs.
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A captured German Order, ilated October 20th, eraphasises the necessity of re-capturing the Schwaben Redoubt, which is the pivot of the position, be Cause it is an extremely important The Hetrolk reports that the point." The enemy between September Batavier line steamer Ordambt, 30th and October 20th delivéred eleven which let the Hook of Holland counterattacks in the neighbourhood of
Schwaben, but they were always re- |- yesterday, was stopped by a Cerman pulsed with heavy losses. His counter. Submarine which placed a prize erewattacks at Schwaben on October 21at on board in order to take her to were opportune for us, and we'replied Zeebrugge.
by taking the whole of Regina and Stuff redenbts and 1,100 prisoners. The Canadians and the New Army were engaged and deserve great crerlit. It was a signally economic victory.
The prisoners within the fortnight bring the total takes on the Somme to 31,192
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This morning a British destroyer stopped the vessel and captured the prize crew, who endeavoured to sinķ the Oldambt by means of two bombs, Another account says a flotilla of German torpedo-bents held up the Oldambt, but they fled oa the plared out several machine approach of British cruisers after Emplacements. During these opera. tions we took 180 grisom rs, including Fight officers, making a total of 536 In this sector since yesterdays
The night was relatively calm on the right of the Mouse, and there was pothing of nete elsewhere.
Three anony neroplanes "were: brought down in the Somme region? jone at Video and out in Alguer.____
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A French'air squadron machine- gumu na funtry column Azammes and trains at Conflans und Alangionines."
THE BRITISH FRONT.
Loxboy, Nov. 2. General Sir Douglis Haig's latest message: Henry min; nothing to report
THE BALKAN FRONT.
GENERAL SAKHAROFF TO COMMAND IN DOBRUDJA.
BUKTAREST, Nov. 2. General Sakharoff, who has been tonunanding in Galicia, has arrived «here and will take over the command
is ubraja.
ANOTHER SERBIAN SUCCESS.
LONDON, Nor..
A Serbian official message states that the Serbians repulsed an attack | -at-Budimirgi and advanced and cap- tured 'trenchies on the right bank of the Cerna
The French how hold Gridiloro.
LATER..
A French official report from
Salonika states: The Serbians re
the region of the Cerna and progress.,
ordering hours to be placed in the engine-roonzy
It is stated that the Oldambt's crow is either or board w British torpedo-bent,or at Maas lightship.
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THE GERMAN SET AGAINST NORWEGIAN SHIPPING.
A MERCHANT FLEET FOR.
SALE.
BERGEN, Nov. 2, „Fight Bergen steamers valued at quarter of a million sterling were sunk in October.
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IMPORTANT GAINS BY THE.
FRENCH.
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PARIS, NOT.
"A communiqué says
North of the Sonime
We
mile
important gains during the day follow. ing up our night success." North-east of Les Boents we capturel, after a rapid action, two new enemy trenches and tool125 prisoneri.
Another attack south-east of Saillisc! captureel a strong trench system on the Western fringe of St. Pierre Faast Wood with 40 prisoners...
It is confirmed that the German attack on Sally-Snillisel in the morning was a grout effort to eject us from the village. The defeat of the enemy was complete number of bodies on the Lattlefield. and most sanguinary, judging from the
THE VERDUN FRONT.
STEAMERS BUNK.
LONDON, Nov. 1.** The following steamers have been sunk Carrive and Run (Norwegian).
The crows wore saved..
RACING AT TIENTSIN.
·RESULTS OF THE MEETING.
FIRST DAY
The Boparaly (British) has sisu been ank Thirteen of her crews have been-Cup-Lix Stirs half a mile) şek landed a boat is miming.
Mr. Sinead Blackheath, Mr. Kay Bee's Procidò...?”
LATER
The Norwegian steamers Falkjell and Torstal. have been sunk The crew of the latter has landed. - -
THE DISTRESS IN POLAND.
THE POPE'S APPEAL BRINGS
"FOUR MILLION FRANCS.
ROME Nov 2
3. Elumar's Heless.
Time, 60 3-5sces.
THE MAIDEN PLrs (one mile) Major Nathan's Progress. Mr. Peaury's Wes-Kazoo, Mr. Pembroke's Piccadilly, Time, 2mta. Da 9-58ees
TEX TELL PLATE (one mile) :—. Mr. J. H. Scott's Colotinai Major Nathan's Patriot.
Time, Stats, 03- 3-5ezin,
The Pope's appeal to the Catholic Edgey White Hope.. Bishops throughout the world for assistance for Poland has brought four million fmaes to the Vatican, the money. Tur Staten's - CEP: (one mile and will be sent to the Polish Committee in Switzerland.
half-
Mears. Barton and Common's Arundel. Mr. Random's Courage.
SIXTEEN YEARS OF LITIGATION.. Sinbad's Sakuga.
LORD CHANCELLOR ON THE
* LAW'S DELAYS.”
LONDON, Nove. During the hearing of an Indian Appeal case before the Privy Council, f a suit filed in 1900, the final decision from which the appeal was made being given in 1908, the Lord Chancellor said that it was a plain aftempt to interfere with people in possanion of their estate, and the quarrel had been postmeted for sixteen years. One of the Rest benefits of civilization was that man abould be secured in peaceable possession of his property, and his right to pocas should be settled as quickly as possible. Delays of this kind were a gross scandal and the responsible should suffer.
WOLFRAM-BEARING AREA FOUND IN AUSTRALIA..
LONDON, Nov. 1. The Sydney correspondent of the Times telegraphs that eight square miles of wolfram-bearing area has been found at Hatch Creek, "Northern Territory.
THE SALE OF INDIAN WHEAT.
LONDON, Nov. 1.
Tiu, mts. Sixers,.. THE BANKER AND BROKERS' CUE (one)
mile and a quarter) --- Major Nathan's Putriot. Mr. Ally's Verdun. Mr. Random's Cardinal.
Tide, Cute, seen.
The Pei-no Spares (three quarters of a
miley
- Bandom's pain Major Kathan's Prude.
Barrington's Azine..
Time, Imt. 14-SPCA.
THE SOUTURA CEP (one mile and
hulf-
Mr. H. B. Kent's Futurist. M Stewiam Consent.. Mr. Reisor's Flaneur,
Time, nts 13 3-meer.
Tus Gussie Serang, (three quacters, ci |
amilet;-
Mz. Pembroke's Marble Arch.
Mr. J. M. D's Drow. Mr. H. B. Kent's Kottledram
Time, Imt. 31 25e...
The Li Li Cre tyo miles) - Mr. Kandem Cais.
Mr. J. M. D.' Sir Eager. Mr. Rhodes Mattapoisett Time, nts. 274-5stes.
SECOND DAT.
The Royal Commission on the Wheat Supplies has appointed the following jo ? three firms as agents for the sale of The Visirous Cra (ihree quarters of 'a: Indian' wheat: Mesirs, Louis Dreyfus, mile) Messrs. Samuel, Sanday and Mestra. Mr. J. H. Scott's Golofine."
Mr. Ely's White Hope*.; Major Nathan's Prude",
One of the largest Norwegian ship duct was most violent in the Donaumont (Strauss, Limited. The agents will sell Mr. H. B. Kent's Kettledrum.
Ön the Verdun front the artillery ping" companies is negotiating the sector. We have taken at Verdus since only to millers either direct or through sate of its feet for 21 millions October 21th a total of 6,011 unwound brokera at prices fixed by the Commie sterling.
ed prisoners, including 138 officers, Assion. The re-selling at a profit of the regards material, we captured on Octo-wheat bought from the Commission or courted, 15 guns (inclurling 3 heavy. ber 24th alone, so far as we have agents is not permitted,
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COPENHAGEN, Nov. 2. -A Christiania telegram states that steamship shares rose sharply yester-gone) and 51 french guns, 14 machine- day on reports of the prospect of a Geun-Norwegian settlement.
SUBMARINE PIRACY....
LONDON, Nov. 2. The Norwegian steamers Delth and Tromp andi, u trawler have been sunk.
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THE CITY AND SUBMARINE
PIRACY.
„MORE“ VIGOROUS NAVAL POLICY DEMANDED.
LONDON, Nov. 1.
gun, wireless installations" and numerous rifles, bombs, shells, etc.
#DUTCH INDIAN. FORCES."
THE HAGUE, NOV 2 The day was quiet over the rest of Several members of the Budget the front."
Committee have recommended the strengthening of the Dutch Indian forces as speedily su possible.
Two German aeroplanes were felled in aerial fights at the Somme front yesterday.
THE ITALIAN FRONT.
GOOD WORK BY AIRCRAFT.
LONDON, NOV.
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An Italian semi official statement says that Ane weather on October 31st enabled the resumption of artillery and aeroplane activity. The Austrian second line east of Gorizia and Carso werd beavily bombarded.
THE AMERICAN EXPORT OF),
MUNITIONS.
COLUMBUS, (INDIANA), Nev. 2. Mr. Hughes has indicated that he would not prohibit the export of muritions.
"HOT TIMES" IN FRANCE
Dead heat. - Time, mt. 314-59ecs.
THE CHINA CUP "(no mila) -- Mr. M. de Marain's Montrachet.
Mesars, Gilchrisk and Buchan's Premier. M. R. S. D.'s Otezel.
Time, Amte. 08 1-secs.
THE TIENTSIN ST. LEom (one mile and
ibres quarters).---
Mr. Peñury's Woozeo-Kazoo, Mr. H. B. Kent'a Futurist. Major Nathan's Progress.
Time, 3mts.
Oseca.
THE LADIES PURSE (one mile and
quarter) -
Mr. Random's Tuan.
Mr. England's Don*
Mr. Pembroke's Optimist.
Dead, beat...
Time, 2mts. 45accm---
THE HAI-10 CUP (soven fúziengs)
Italian aeroplanes mastered those of MR. FRITZ NOW STEADILY ON Major. Nathan's Prude. the enemy, driving them off in numerous Bghts and destroying two.
A crowded meeting hall in the
Besides this, fourteen Italian battle-- City enthusiastically passed a resolu- planes drapped 2 tons of explosives on tion dernanding a more" vigorous railway centres in the Austrian rear. Naval policy and also a declaration The escorting chaser-planes had numerous fights and drove off the enemy by the Government that the peace machinen. terms shall include the replacement
THE RUN."
Mr. William's Oh! You.. Mr. Steviame Consent.
Time, lmt. 51 2-5eccs.
Revenue Officer Knight who joined The CRITERION STAKES (one malle the Scots Guards when home on leave 1r. Ally Upwood Park-
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Time, 2mts. 06 1-3srca."--
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Mr. William' On't You? . Mr. Eandom's Cardinal,
Mr. H. B. Kent's Katedram.
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The improvement advised in cur foregoing report, issued on the 19th ult, has become more pronounced during the fortnight and although the usual price the progress of
by Germany of the sunken vessels. THE CONSCRIPTION REFERENDUM through the lot, I shall have a lot of Tiz Trevrers STARES (one zale and three THE CHAMPION STAKES (one milo and business in several instatices, the market
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the enemy who suffered appreciable LABOUR PARTY IN TASMANIA AND losses and left prisoners.
THE "DEUTSCHLAND'S " YOYAGE.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2. The German submarine Deutsch land brought 750 tons of dye-stuffs and medicines and chemicals.
"Captain Koenig stated that he look a course north of the Orkneys and was submerged for xot more than a hundred miles.
He did not know the fate of the Bremen which sailed on September 28th with two months' supplies.
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INFANTRY,
CONSCRIPTION.
IN AUSTRALIA.
MELBOURNE Nov, 2
experiences to relate. We are resting at
quartere):
present after what you may term a very Mr. Ally's Ferdon. hot time. However, I think we have
Mr
The Referendum figures up to the about throwing up the sponge.
present are
No.
Yes
HOBART, Nov. 2, The Tasmania State Labour Party bas deposed the pro-Conscriptionist leader Earle,
THE MAGISTRACY.
AN-ARMY COOK IN TROUBLE
This afternoon the cook employed at Whitfeld Barracks, was discharged with a caution by Mr. Hazeland on a charge of stealing a tin of army best. The beef was supplied by a compradors and there were two tins surplus which wore ordered to be retained. The cook saíd
LONDON, Nov. 2.
he went to the compradore but as ho His Majesty the King has wished would only give 16 cents & tin he paid God-speed" to a battalion of 20 cents to the mess boy and kept the tins himself. Ho ate the contents of Household Cavalry who are going to
Que tin. the front as infantry.
KING HONOURS ARMT DOCTORS..
FOR SERVICES IN A GERMAN TYPHUS CAMP
LONDON, NOV 2 The King Eastconferred the C.M.G. on Major Philip Davy and the D.5.0. cn Captain Augustus Williams and Captain Arthur Brown
The Magistrate thought defendant had been guilty of a technical offence but on Mr. Faithful (for the defence) towing that the Government had not lost anything defendant was discharged. as stated
JAWHY IT SELLS.
HAMBERLAIN 8. Cough Remedy is
the largest selling cough medicingy
of the R.AM.C. for services in the world today because, it does
well on the move now, so am Mr. 3: M. D.'s Sir Eager. it won't be long before he begins Mr. Random's Calus. to
Time, 3mte. 50 16, -966,000. I have just about had enough of THE SUPERINTENDENT OF CUSTORY CUP 883,000. and shall be real glad to get
a
to "
The resignations of Ministers Laggs, to good old sunny Hongkong. There tone mile and a quarter) :- Gardiner and Russell have been accepted is no doubt is a proper gamble Major Nathan's Patriot..
bere. Some of herland on the poor devils get a Mours. Bation and Common's Arundel EBISBANE, NOT. 4.
they go; others just The pro-conscriptionists, Senator trick and away "blighty" they go. Ir. Radom's Cardinal. Givens and Representative Lamford,
but at present bare to Bit quiet and have been expelled from the Labour carry on with the game. One thing, if
I do have the luck to get back with you, Taz Across Cur (three-quarters of s Party
no ong 19 will be able to say I
I shirked my
SYDNEY, Nov. Z.
A score of Labour Members of Farlia
a
ment have withdrawn their support from Mr. Holman and have formed new Party.
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AUSTRIA GALLING UP HER ELDERLY MEN.
ZURICH, NOT. 3. The Austrian Landetarmera from 45 të 50 years of age have been called up
AMERICA AND THE "MARINA.” OUTRAGE.
PRESIDENT WILSON ANXIOUS FOR INFORMATION
LONG BRANCH, NJ, Nov. 2. President Wilson on learning that
Time, 2mta. 40 2-5seca.
mile) ; me
trying to do in England. Still, I think Mr. T. H. B. White Wings. they are just about ropeing them in
bit, the same as ʼn good many have bocu Mr. Ch. Marges' Vémneril.
now, and I can assure you they will get lesers. L. de Foyer and J. Raindro's
A pretty warna reception when they do Men Petit,
got out here. As you can imagine, we have to put up with some very rough. times, but all the same we aru da "as/mod_larks. I have not
Time, 1mt. 39 1-5acca.
THIRD DAY.
dropped across any of not THE HONG CUP (ono mile) --- kong boys here with the exception Mr., Pembroke's Piccalilly. of Jock Clark of the Police, who is with Mr. I. B. D. Oteral. me. He several of them in London, Mr. Penury's. The Count others I expect you will have hcord ha
hava gone under, chiefly the H.R.R's Fritz 15.
Time, Emta, 05 8-Lisecu
quazber)...
Mr. J. H. Scott's Colonna Mr. Ally's Upwood Park. Mr. Penury's Woodce-Ka200.
Time, 2mts: 35 3-break,^/
THE CONSOLATION STAKES. (000
(quarter)
Me: Stewiama” Consent.. Mr. R. 8. D.'s Ovezel
Mr. R. and Ds Reve d'amour
*Dead heat.
Time, 2mts. 15-30secs.
"* POLAVON ! ON FIRE,
and
has been invested with
considerable of close
vigour, a sensation witled "1"
ten dollars being
tremendous advanco.
though it is Appeare
by conbination of Justified bullish
factors more prominent among them being (i) a further smart risc in Cotton which has now crossed the region of 11 d. (E) the.
position of
stocks which
P.
have run down to 'strikingly fowebb and (ii) à considerable prospective supplies.
shrinkage
Owing to prohibitive rates demanded for Japanese sorts, Bombay, 206 hayo, been keenly sought for and a certain reputed chop is reported to have com manded the fabulous price of $170 which is an advanced of $20 on the last forte nightm
Cleamice, although not so briske as BRIGADE COMPLIMENTED FOR during the foregoing interval, have m
SMART WORK.
The ire on the British prize ship Folar yesterday, originated in the engine room, but the cause is unknown. It spread subsequently to the store and bankers. The outbreak was liscovered
getting a bit row of what he was giving A SWEEPSTAKES (one milo and a hal) - af 8.30 am. ånd at 11 am, the Fire at the commencement, and I
and I can tell Mr. H. B. Keb's Futurisk you it does not suit him at all Heat Mr. England's Don.
right and quite brave when
Tits, But, 20 1-6secs.
miles away hanging away with his big
guns, but when it comes to close qose THz MonGary Cer(three quarters of ters with a bit of steel it is hands up and
mirey Kamarudes("my dear com- mile) rades
at once and we might expect ho Nr. B. B. Rent's Ketilledrum.
the
back
difference. expect
Mon Petit
six Americans were killed on the Marina wo used to hate to work with them, and Messri. de Hoger and
it. I often think of the time that Mr. Harrington's Earaka. gets telegraphed to Mr. Larsing to expedite now look at..
héra
dra amorizat it, the securing of the facts, some of them aro
Mr. Lansing replied that he had the day I don't suppose we shall be e dirty nothing is too bad for them: naked Mr. Page (Che Ambassador infox ore we are in it again, intact London) for information and was als lougere informally inquiring in Germany.
looking forward to it.
Best chia
BRITISH INDIA LINER-STRIKE I ——
LONDON, NOT The British India Liner Mantolu has
towed into the Albert Dook, con
down by the bend
exactly what & cough remedy is supposed connection with the epidemic of to do it stop the cough by casing the been
cald, pod does it speedily and effects typhus inne prisoners of war camp For code by wi Uberists and 8.
keepers
EARLY COLDS"
WE GCA
GRAND FRAND Time, Imb, 31 4-G900.
THE GEAND STAND Cup (ona milu
quarter) Mr. Pembroke Optimist.
Mr. Figgy's White Hops. MrPe 150 Court.
DE mreful of the colds gon, take at this THE PARCAM
time of the vedru. They are partik
cularly lang rods,
menu a winter long-orldN
Remedy
the quar
Random's Cains 23
Brigade, with assistance, dad is extin guished. The Dock Co. pay a tribute to the work of the Brigade saying that great credit is due to Station Officer MacDonald and his men for the smart
encouraging enough.
The smart rise in prices that bër
eventuated during the short space of fortnight, has naturally given a past to further business and the caut on exercised by dealers is only commend able. Rates however are fally, main tained, and any serious set back to the present values appears far from likely Bales y t
Total sabes during the fortnight 8,600
Sold and Unsold Stocks In
31,000 Bales.
godowns
ARRIVAL The extra 8. Battoos Mary from Bombay has brought in 800- bales for Hongkong and 000 bales for Shanghel Shipments from Hongkong to Shanghai.
way in which they handed the fire. USHANGILANG met
Bay about 1,000 Inspector MacDonald had the mis Bales a fortnightly ales, the markert fortune to fall down a hatch while the closing quicf but Brm
JAPANESE YAns. Un tremendous risa work. The place Brigade was at
on the Oaks Bonnes has, some prices was fall of smoke and some anxiety was here to the aizies, and few sellers have felt for his safety. Before assistance been in evidence, notarishstanding an
advance of an. much is $15 "por bai could bosont, however, ho emerged again eles facinde
pinetically unhirrig
Commander Beceril
mile and bour Master, we present BARISTANCO was given by a gant from the Navel Dod
The Polzion is not the the Auntie Ferrollan Com converted from
freighter:
100 Bales 3 Horse No.1081411