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MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1916.
THE
LATEST
WAR.
TELEGRAMS.
(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)
RUSSIA AND THE FALL
OF BUKHAREST.
THE MAKING OF THE CABINET.
THE CHINA MAIL.
THE WESTERN FRONT.
BRITISH RETALIATION.
LONDON, Dec. 10: General Sir Douglas Haig reports: In retaliation for the shelling by the enemy of areas behind the front north of the Ancre, we bombarded heavily various points behind his
line, V
Hostile parties were dispersed castwards of Serre and Gommecourt
Wood
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There has been much reciprocal trench mortar and artillery work in the Ypres salient and the Loos and
DECISIVE ACTION URGED ON ALL A CABINET OR WAR COUNCIL OF Hulluch sections.
FRONTS.
PETROGRAD Dec. 11, There is no disposition to minimise the seriousness of the fall of Bukharest,
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LONDON, Dec. 11. The conditions of the political which is an important centre of railways rearrangements change from day to and roade, whereas the region castwards, day. Things seem now to be reshap whither the Russians and Rumaniansing towards's Cabinet or War Council have retired, is lacking in communica of five.
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ENEMY EXPLODES MINEA.
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PARIS. Deo. 10.
A communiqué states: There is nothing of importance to report.
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Our aeroplanes heavily bombed The names of Mr. Lloyd the railway stations and military tions and is unsuitable for mancurring. George. Mr. Bonar Law, Lond Cur-establishments at Martigny, Ham, The few roads that exist are congested 2on, Mr. Henderson and Sir Edward and Monsen Chaussee.
the extraordinary, Carson or Lord Milner are mentioned. with refugees, # speed of freneral Mackensen's advance "pravsated orderly evacuation.
other
The Risky Invalid, the militery orgas, anticipates
offönsive against Genaral Sarrait and urges decisive action, not only on the part of Russia, but on all Allied fronts. The enemy must be prevented from establishing winter Aharters in Central Rumaria and the Danube lowlands whence, fortified with six months' food supplies, he will be able to attack Salonika, and afterwards attack the Russian main, front in the Spring.
[RUMANIA.
THE ENEMY'S PROGRESS.
Loxx, Dec. 11.
A Bulgarian communiqué states: The Russians and Rumanians are retiring north-castward from the left bank of the Danube between Tur bukai and Cemavoda,...
We crossed the Danube neur Turtukai and captured the town of Oltenitza, which, the enemy had
previously looted. Dear Silistria.
The Russians set fire to the town of Kalarash and the surrounding villages.
It is believed that the War Council will be virtually in permanent
Ression under the presidency of Mr. Lloyd George.
While Mr. Lloyd George will lead the House of Commons, he will delegate the management of Parlia mentary business to Mr. Bocar Law.
devote his undivided attention to the Thus Mr. George will be able to
direction of the war.
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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE BRITISH CABINET.
MR. LLOYD GEORGES PROGRESS.
A BUSINESS ELEMENT IN THE GOVERNMENT.
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LONDON, Dec. 10.
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THE SITUATION IN GREETE.
WIRELESS REESTABLISHED BETWEEN CONSTANTINOPLE AND ATHENS,
AMSTERDAM, Dec. 10..
A telegram from Constantinople any that wireless between Constantinople land Athens has been, re-established.
GREEK, TROOPS POURING IN TO
ATHENS.
LONDON, Dec. 10.
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The prompt decision already Telegrams from Syria report that| ECONOMY evidenced by Mr. Lloyd George has troops are pouring into Athens, and resulted in a landslide in his favour.that these now number 30,000. The There is no doubt that the Ministry Ministers of the Fatents demanded an EFFICIENCY will be practically complete by Ducem explanation of the concentration, and ber 12. He has throughout. been co-operating in the closest manner with
Mr. Bonar Law and Sir Edward Carton.
It is stated that the War Committee will number four or five and that the Cabinet will not. hamper the Com- mittee's power..
According to the Daily Chronicle, Ms. Austin Chamberlain has declined otice on the ground of ill-health.
Lambros replied that it was to
presarva crder.
The Government Press admits that 1,600 Venczelists were seized
KING CONSTANTINE'S ATTITUDE
LONDON, Dec. 10.
Lloyd's News learns from Firsaus that
An interesting departure is the inten-King Constantine has informed one tion ascribed to. Mr. Lloyd George to Legation that he will join the Germans introduce into the Ministry prominent if the Entente break off diplomatic business men?,?**
The Times aaye that it is understood that Sir A. H. Stanley, manager of the London Tubes and the General Omnibus Co., Lord Davonport, Chairman" of the Port of London' Authority, and Mr. A communiqué states ----
Hicheas of Mesars. Cammell, Laird and South-east of Bütte-de-Mesnil the Co, will be associated with the Ministry.
LATER.
enemy exploded mines and unsucces fully attempted to possess the craters.
QUESTIONS IN THE HOUSE
OF COMMONS.
THE POSITION AT CANTON
The Tims pays a tribute to the breadth of vision, and courage mani fested in the composition of the Ministry, but regrets that Mr. Bal-are recorded in the latest Hansard
four and Lord Robert Cecil are at the. Foreign Office, and Mr. Walter Long at the Colonial Office, on the ground that freshness and vigour are especially needed in both offices.
LATER.
The following questions and replies
Vice-Chancellors of the Univarsities of A great educational authority, like the
Sheffield and Leeds, will be appointed to the Education Office:
relations:
THE BRITISH FRONT. SUCCESSFUL TRENCH RAIDS. –
LONDON, Dec. 10. General Sir Donglas Haig in a in the neighbourhood of Neuville-St- communiqué, says: Waraided trenches
Yaist and Sonchez, inflicting losses and capturing a machine gun.
Our tranch mortars: successfully bom- barded the enemy lines northward of Ploegsteert and eastward of Arras.
GERMANS TAKE. AUSTRALIAN
PRISONERS.
A German commaniqué claims to have captured a number of Australiana
It is stated that the Labour Party pramed Mr. Lloyd George on the subject of the conscription of labour and wealth, and that Mr. Lloyd Georgs replied that he contemplated regulating the work of the whole of our manhood, and a scheme to control investments and savings, the effect of which will be to place the at Transloy realised wealth of the country at the disposal of the Government; also to largely extend the War Fronts Tax.". M. Lloyd George also promised that the Peace Conference. there should be a Labour dolegate at
LISBON, Dec. 10.
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is at. Canton at the present time; Mr. Stewart asked what the position whether hostilities between the Chinese still exist or have been suspended; whe The Weekly Despatch says that Mr thar, owing to the fighting, considerable Lloyd George's programme is quantities of goods have been brought on follows-The arming of merchantmen; to the British concession of Shameen and preparation for Spring offensiva; mobili in many instances stored in Germaniation of civilians between 16 and 60; godowns; whether the high ronts charged an active blockade; issue of food the for this accommodation have been tickets; increase of home-grown food; pocketed by the Germans; whether the banning of work immaterial to the war; Deutsche-Asiatische Bank is still work enforcement of prohibition of luxuries ing on our concession; and why, in view meatless day. of legislation at home against any permits this profitable business to be enemy trading, the British Government carried on upon its own concession for the benefit of German firms
The Times states that Mr. Austen Chamberlain will remain Bt India Office.
LATER.
FRENCH POLITICS.
SMALLER MINISTERIAL COUNCIL WANTED.
CA
PARIS, Dec. 11.
It is authoritatively atated that apart from a smell War Cabinet of We also crossed | five, there will be no Cabinet in the ordinary acceptation of the term. The activities of the other Ministersy, recent information regarding the Lord R. Cecil: "We have not received will be departmental.
situation at Canton, but, as far se we This is the most startling feature know, "hostilities have been suspended of the new Government. It meets since the arrival of a new Civil Governor the Chamber to restrict the number of
who was appointed by the Central Ministersof the Council to five, nam with general approval as being Government. No report has been rely-Foreign, Finance, War, Marine, admirably adapted to secure an ceived with regard to the storage of Interior. The Ministers are to intense concentration on war progoods in the British concession. It is a organize the other departments
THE GREEK SITUATION,
OLTIMATUM TO GREECE.
LONDON, Dec. 10.
irom
A telegram despatched Athens yesterday stated that no demands had yet been formulated in writing. The Government is Awaiting developments.
The personal luggage of the Diple
was sent to Piraeus this
mats morning.
ATHENS, Dec. 10. It is stated on good authority that' an ultimatum will be presented by the Entente to-day."
THE THREATENED DANGER.
POSSIBILITY OF GREEKS
FALLING ON ALLIED REAR »
LONDON, Dec. 11.
A message to the Daily Chronicle from
the Pireaus, dated the 5th inst, states
blema.
A unique feature is that no fewer than seven of the new Ministers are prominent businese men. Some of the appointments indicate a more stringent control of shipping, division of the work of the Board of Trade, the consolidation of rail- way services, and relief. of Labour and Coal problems.
The surprises include Mesers, Munro, Prothero and Maclay. The last-turned is recognised as the lead ing authority on cargo and shipping. The appointment of Lord Rhondda is probably in recognition of the efficient manner in which he carried out most important duties in America on behalf of the Ministry of Muni. tions. Mr. Fisher and Sir A. Stanley
A motion has been introduced into
ITALIAN. GOVERNMENT..
fact that the Deutsche-Asiatische Bank is still working in our concession, but concessions in China are not in all re spects the same as British territory, and A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE PASSED. belligerent companies have been expelled neither British, German, nor other
from any of them
SECTS IN CROWN COLONIES
;
have been taken to secure for the Army Major Newman asked what measures men of military age in Government and private positions in the Crown Colonics and whether it is intended or is possible vice Act to British subjects of military to apply the terms of the Military Ser age at present residing in France and the United States of America?
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THE FRENCH FRONT.
SUCCESSFUL COUP DEMÀIN.
LONDON, Dec 10, We made a successful coup-de-main on the German salient in Champagne, enter ing trenches, destroying mine galleries. nad bringing back prisoners,
There has been an artillery duel on the left bank of the Meuse.
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EGYPTIAN HONOURS.
Carro, Dec. 8.
The Sultan has conferred the orders of Mohammed Alf of the first class upon General Sir Arthur McMahon and that of El Kamal upon Lady McMahon. -
THE NAVAL COMMAND Ar
FLYMOUTH,
LONDON, Dec. 10.
It is officially announced that Ad- mil Bethell has been appointed re-Commander-in-Chief at Plymouth in succession to Vico-Admiral Warrender, relieved on account of ill-health.
GERMANS CAPTURE STEAMERS.
TAKEN TO HARBOUR.
LONDON, Dec. 10. "A Berlin oficial repot:-Our Flemish naval forces on the night of 8th Dec
and Bio Farko (Brazilian), bound for amber, captured and brought to har bour the steamers Caledonia (Dutch) England laden with cotton
The Chamber, by 376 votes to 45, passed a vote of confidence in the Government, which Sig. Beselli demand
fullest confidence in the Allies and ed in order to re-affirm Italy's united front. Sig. Boselli said the country had were irrevocably determined to remain ou terms of cordial friendship with tham until final victory in achieved.
ing datestation of Belgian deportations, A resolution was also adopted express
THE STRUGGLE IN RUMANIA.
Mr. Forster: In answer to the first question there is no evidence to suggest. part of my hon. and gallant Friend's
GERMANS CLAIM IMMENSE. that men in Government employmont
BOOTY. or in private positions in the Crown Colonies have been behindhand in offer-
LONDON, Dec. 10. swer to the second part of the capture of inmense booty in Rumania ing themselves for military service. In A German communiqué claims the
Service Acts do not apply to British sujects of military age ordinarily A Berlin official report states:The resident in foreign countries.
pursait in Rumanis is proceeding.
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THE FREIGHT MINKET.
Mesars Snowman and Cola, fraight circular for Bth December, states
Since last reporting on the 25th ult. there has been a little more activity in our market than during the previous fortnight and ita firm tone has, if any thing, strengthened somewhat.
Saigon/Hongkong A number of trip
of 1916 the merican newspaper corres who were ordered, by the interstate! Axtures have been made in this
that the Greeks occupy vantage points are not at present members of the question, the terms of the Military / including 184 guns and 70,000 prisoners official in charge, Major Nicolai notified which has handed down an opinion rate and, the other two at 72 and 76;
near Athens and Firaeus and are House of Commons. Sir R. Finlay digging trenches and mounting gune stipulated that they should waive Everywhere strenuous efforts are being their right to pensions. made to place a strong army
in the Larissa région, with the object of. Apparently a list of the Ministry is falling on the Allied rear in conjunction delayed on the telegraph lines, we with a German Bulger attack.
have received the following namos by way of a correction / Chan, of Dechy of ".
Lancaster .......... Bir F.. Çawley.. Solicitor for Scotland
Mr. Morrison, K.C.
The Times demands strong measures against King Constantine, who is play. ing for time.
THE SUBMARINE “DEUTSCH- LAND." ARRIVES.
AMSTERDAM, "Dec-10.
The submarine Deutschland has arrived
off the Weser, after a rapid voyage from „America.”
BRITISH SHIP, TORPEDOED AND
CAPTAIN TAKEN PRISONER.
LONDON, Dez 10.
The British steamer, Britannia has
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"PETADORAD, Dec. 10.
AN ESTATE OF £3,228,000.
For the purpose of probate the value of the estate is sworn at £28,000 of Sir Sigmund Neumann, Bt., the South frican financier, of 148, Piccadilly, and Cecil Lodge, Newmarket, sole
LATER:
A telegram from Berlin states that the Germans made most effective use of tanks" in Rumania One surprised and mored down a battalion at a ranga 150, then compelled the Rumanian of 300 yards, killing 350 and wounding
vacaste fortifications at Nes Valem.
Another overtook and disabled three
the firm of Neumann ander in locomotives.
also
a
the will many charities |
GERMAN GOVERNOR OF
BUKHAREST APPOINTED.
cents per picul. Also a regular coaster
my been fixed on the basis of $1,100, day, downward cargo to be for
a pers charterers account, and
on for a further trip, ca like conditions, at $1,400 per rul-day. A small outsider has also been Port-fixed, for six consecating trips, for load-
pozdents in Berlin were summoned to Commerce Commission to reduce their and rates have been gradually Bureau) of the Great General Stat. The supreme court of the United States was at 70 cents and since then three the Ario-Presse-Bureau (Was Press rates, have lost out in contest before the up. Our last report of market
casaters have been fixed, one at them that the German, Government
ent overraling the decision of the commerce this rate desired their signatures to an agreement commission respecting their future activities in the
The fransportation companies carried war. It had been decided, Major Nicolai their ense to the higher tribunal and stated, to allow the American journalists having won, the old rates will in all pro to visit the German fronts at more or hability be put into force again. less regular intervals, but before this was Among the cities affected by this done it would be necessary for them to ing ary San Francisco, Oakland, enter into certain pledges." These were, land, Seattle and others. mainly 1-To remain in Germany for the dua
tion of the war, unless given special authoritica. permission to leave by the German
To guarantee that dispatches would be published in the United States pre
GERMAN CONSUL KILLED IN MEXICO,
WASHINGTON, 3pec. 4.
cisely ad sent from Germany, that is Carlos Ritlosen, the German consel at to any as edited and passed-by-the Chinhus, and two American men were military censorship...
ing early in the coming year, at 80 cents per pical Further, tonnage could un- doubtedly be placed hat Owners' Idear, for the time being, are rather in advance. of those of chartereis. The local rice market has remained fairly stealy.
Exports of rice from Saigon from January to 14th November 14 amount to 86,487 tona da compared wit
1,329 tons for the same period last year. Quotation for No.s white roun sifted rice stands at $350 per pieul Lob For December January shipmater
Bangkok/
$75/05 cents per picul
To supply their own headlines for killed by the forms of Pancho Villa before they let that city, according to their dispatches, and to guarantee dinmatches receiver bara that thess, and none others, would be
It is also reported that an American printed. After Inbouring in vain to instruct their retreat. In the mountains. This Major Nicolai that with the best of new development of the Mexican trouble intentions on the part of the correspon has caused much indignati, K dents
it was beyond their power to say in exactly what form the Omaha Bes
KADA girl, was carried oft by the bendite to in the mANDER-Agaraat offers
partner in the banking firm of Neumann, Luebeck, and Co., Salisral banking and House, E1‚ and a director.
BEN AMSTERDAM, Deo. 10, leading Bouth Africs mining companies, General von Heinrich has been
·diod on who
13, aged 69. Fappointed Governor of Bukharest. On September There are no bequests to charities, but
for inside/outside the bar loading, re the rate has improved to 20/80 "THE MACEDONIAH FRONT.
reported, cents per picul same loading. Previous indications as to the coming Bangkok LONDON, Dec. 10.
crop being bumper ons now turng to A Berlin communique asya
or the New Orleans Picayune would TRIAL OF A GERMAN CONSUL AT
practical
certainty Saigon/Java and Saigon Philippinent Enemy attacks have developed in the
correspondents the to the weird their signatures
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We
hars nothing to add to our last advices ander these hidings. EVE Ong laid before them: It was
BIS FALKOOO, Dec. A. without exception, by all the
Dolny now being first, northern bent
stationed in Earlin. Two or three who meal in this city Feans Bap and three regular medium sized consters, reported, since Newchwang closed, of did not desire to hand over the control: his neconlins for the resensibility for with usual quantities, at 73, 89 and 80
the
during my
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family
oner. Twenty-three of the crew have been larided and fifteen are missing"
the affairs of the State," the laring-
INDIAN
INDIAN COAL PROHIBITION.
EFFECT ON COLOMBO
relying on the confidence and good ann's interest for life or
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of their personal movements to the the bank anfrages recently perpatiated German Government for an unlimited has commenced
number of years did not take the
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to the sucessor to the
SIN THE WORLD ALWA will of the country, and consequently to go with the baronetey, and the baronetcy, £100,000 is to be held in trust.
pledge with the result that they were PETROGRAD, Dec. 10.
not invited to join the personsby cón- capable of collaboration with the remainder of the estate aller some The railway from Petrograd to dusted jankets to the fronts, which were
*further » provision a made-fog-End LONDON, Dec. 11. legislature, with a view to a power Neamnarm, is left in trust for the been completed The Te Deum was
Romanol; ca the Marmas: cockt, nequoquently organized. The Timer says coal exporters are ful national offert for final triumph children.
The 7im sirimmet that the family celebrated at the meeting point of the exercised over the Raj's prohibition over the enemy.
will in accordance with digmand's wish, rails Prince Bagraton, the Emperors ddubt whether the effect fu
set ride the facome of £100,000 to be representativa, telegraphed to the Tast applied for the benefit of such hospitals, informing him that the most, northerly or other charities the trusters
way in the
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