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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1017.
TELEGRAMS.
(Continued from Bag 1.)
BRITISH PARLIAMENT REOPENED.
THE KING'S SPEECH.
Losnos, Feb. 7. The opening of Parliament was short of its enstomary splendour hat, was scinated by s stern and præetics! spirit appropriate to tho critical times. The" thrones were shrouded in white cloths, almost sepulchral, icom Lencath which heavy folla of Imperial purple emerged spreading over the steps of the
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THE HOUSE OF LORDS.
our cloud of
will respond to every call necessary In the House of Tonis, Ladi Stàn- for the success of the cause with the hope, moving the Address in raply | same indomitable ardour and deveto the Speech from the Throne, said tion that are filled me with prikle the silver lining to and gmtitude since the går began. unpreparedness" at the outbreak of Therefore I confidently commend the war was to be found in the ready to your patriotism the measures support coming from all parts of the which will be laid before you and
Empire. pray thus the Almighty may bless Lynne counsels.
THE KING'S TRIBUTE TO
BRAVE MEN.
Before the arrival of Their Majestics Lord Lincolnshire conveyed the follow. ing message from the King to a large mber of wounded Dominion soldiers in the Royal galery:--.
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Tell my brave men who have fought so gartly for me and my country how lappreciate their gallant service and, what a pleasure it is for to place at their dispoil the Royal gallery on this occasion.
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dais. Peertuses on the Hoor of the, House were in walking dress, teatly costly furs, instead of the sul Court coftume, feathers and coronets It was noteworthy that a large number of Poers, young and, miridionged, were in khaki a navy blue. The only bright colours were the Judges' scarlet, contrasting with the whiterober! [THE DEBATE ON THE SPEECH.
Prolabes. The Ambassadors were in mxiti on the left of the throne,
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1.bave been commanded by His Majesty" conchuled Lord Lincolnshire Cesto wish, you all a speedy recovery and a safe return to those glorious
countries you all löve šis well,"
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Lord Crewe said it was irrefutable
that our superiority in the West, which becare marked in July 1916 had enhanced as the months had preceded and he was justified in anticipating most sanguinely the [operations in the Spring,
Lent Curzon expressen, the opinion that other Neutrals would follow Amerien and others "would if they could.
The motion was agreed to
AUSTRIA'S ATTITUDE.
SPEECHES IN HUNGARIAN PARLIAMENT.
COUNT KAROLYI DENOUNCES UNRESTRICTED SUBMARINISM.
AMSTERDAM, Feb. 7
Mr. Asquithin the House of ConThe first pronouncement of Austria's Juras, salds everyone was, diligisted attitude on the new submarining ha When Their Majesties, the King with the rangement de
for been made by Connt Tisza in the lealing the Queen by the hand, enterede ging the representatives of the Hungarian Parliament He justified the lights, which hitherto had been utrons but the House would like the use of the new weapon on the rablue were raised, shedring a
1 krom the mope and purpose of ground that the adversaries--the the . Was it "eheerd Central Powers were accing merchant brilliant gl h the illustrious
with the Concerted efforts of the men and laying new mine-fields. More ssemblage.
Empire For the prosecution of Eine over, ko sail the successful employment The King wore an aelmiņals uniform. wir, wohl it consider the pro-
of submarines was the most effective The Queen was in stately fre in hackles of ethanent and restring means of securing peace. "Eren to with sopes of pearls and big diamond th He also asked for a state day," he said, "we are still prepared to went farling wheat prices in negotiate prace if wa receive a guarantee that our enemies are willing to negotiate, but so long as our enemies desire to take our life we are determined to employ every means te gain the victory."
plaque.
After their Majesties were seater on
that
ritin und in Australia. their throned there was a long pause of war o Sentrality," Mr. Asquith said Reform to Germany'a Declaration awaiting the members of the House of it would be unttting for them to offer Commons. Then the King, putting on advice to Araories, but he added: We hfs has.. real the speech in a strong shall hail with acclamation, in which is
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with snow.
IMMIGRATION QUESTION
IN AMERICA.
SENATE PASSES BILL OVER PRESIDENT'I VETO.
As the raensure had already passed the House of Representatives it becomes law.
THE WESTERN FRONT.
A BRITISH NIGHT ASSAULT,”
LONDON, Feb. 1. Describing the first assault at night time in the Auers region on the 3rd
WASHINGTON, Feb. int, as distinct from raids, Reuter'a
The Senate, after a heated discus correspondent at Headquarters says the sion, passed by 82 votes to 19, oper mpon was nearing the full and shining the President's vets, the Immig brightly, and the ground was mantled tion Bill containing, the literacy seat, The attack was a surprise to which President Wikon objected. one, following a short preliminary benthardment. The British reached the trench before the Bochen were able to emerge from the deep dug-outs in which they were sheltering from our whirl-]. wind of fire. Their resistance vaa of the slightest at the beginning Two hundred of them were quickly prisonered. A machine gun post became troublesome, and was still holding mit THE LLOYD GEORGE CONSPIRACY though surrounded when the despatch was sent off. The position gained forins a valuable link, improves the commed of the enemy trenches and extends the field of observation.
OPERATIONS ON FRENCH FRONT.
LONDON, Feb. 7.
A French communique states A German attack on a salient in the
region of Embervil, Lorrainer, gained
a footing in the advanced elements, bet they were immediately driven out and our line was completely, re-established.
We made prisoners.
The question has been fought for twenty years and the literacy clause has been vetted by three Presidents.
TRIAL
LONDON, Feb. 7. The trial of three women and one man on a charge of compiring to murder. Mr. Lloyd George has been postponed.
It is understood that the trial will be ¡ transferred to the Old Brilesy."
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THE ONLY EXCLUSIVE
BYE-ELECTIONS.
SNGLEH TAILORS
LONDON, Feb. 1. The following results of bye-elections) ara announced:...
IN THE COLONY.
DUBLIN UNIVERSITY.
. Three enemy aeroplanes. were brought down, incurling Lient. HarMr. Samuels, K. C. (offexil tenny's twentiett.
nomines)....... Sir Robert Wooda...
German aeroplanes bombed Dunkirk but there were no casualties and no damage was done,
THE FRENCH TROOPS IN LORRAINE.
LONDON, Feb. 7.
Headquarters has visited the army in Eenter's Correspondent at the French
Lorine. He found the men very it Despite snow and frost-the temper Count Apponyi and Count Andrassy tore is at zero in the night, time-the penetrating voice, undible to everyone. 4 strain of family pride, the stern apperceri Count Tisza, but Count health of the men: had ever improved
Karolyi denounced unrestricted sub' other great English-speaking Power marinism and pointed out that there compared with the records in wet to frustrate the latesthormity were two millions of Hungarians living weather, owing to the numerous speric
His Majesty especially emphasised the penges about "just demands and
#restitasion," if threats of further out
"ateeľbur determination,” and
rages
the importance of the forthcoming War
"Conference with the Dominions.
and
resolute determination of the
by the enemies of the hamia meia Americu Their fate might be (Cheers). Our own course is clear serious in the event of war.
There must be the closet co-ordination
of plans and operations by the Allies and complete organisation and con-
He led the Queen down the steps and centration here in money, me and both bowed' ceremoniously to all gilles.women.
Foreign and Dominions correspond eata were admitted for the first time and
were greatly impressed with the inspir- ing solemnity of the whole ceremony and surroundings,
Let there be no jarring, voice, party croen-currents, and no personal or sectional distructions.(Cheers).
Mr. Bonar Law (Chancellor of the
HOLLAND'S POSITION,
AMSTERDAM, Feb. 7..
The Gazette de Holland points out the weaknesses of Holland's military position but adds remain quiescent should Dutch com munications he cut off for any length of time."
"No Goverment could
The municipality proposes the early closing of shops and the rediction of lighting to economise coal.
WHAT AMERICA HAS SAID
HOLLAND MUST SAY.
Exchequer and Leader of the House of Commons), suid Mr. Asquith's speech was the best testimony to The King's Speech was as fol- the unity of the country. More and more shipping was coming under the dirent control of the Government and For the third time in succession
a large number of new ships were I suumon you to your deliberations being constructed. He emphasised in the midst of war. Certuin over that the Imperial War Cabinet, was tures of which you are aware have not an ordinary Imperial Conference been made by the enemy with a The representatives of the Dominions
AMSTERDAM, Feb 7. view to opening peace negotiations.would sit continuously as members
The Telegraaf says: What America Their tebour, however, indiented neof the Cabinet on any question with possible basis of peace. My people which they were specially concerned. said to Germany" we must say. The moment Amy arrive at any time, That was an immense step forward, throughout the Empire and my
but the part played by the Dominions Present Wilson has said it.
and we must say it as strongly as "faithful and heroid Allies remain
in the war justified it. The Confer steadfastly and unanimously resolved
ence would discuss.nl questions of lo secure their just demands for common interest relating to the war. reparation and restitution in respect There would be no hard-and-fast line. of the past and guarantees for the From the Government's experience future which we regard as essential of the Dominion Premiers he was to the progress of Civilisation..
certain they would do everything in their power to prevent any interfer ence with the essential task of the proscention of the wor
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SCANDINAVIAN GOVERNMENTS TO JOINTLY PROTEST.
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 7... The Scandinavian Governments have decided to send a joint protest to Germany against the marine policy.
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A semi-official statement says that Sweden has decided to follow the example of the United States.
THE SOUTH AMERICAN
REPUBLICS,
AGAINST GERMANY.
precautions taken.
ENEMY RAID ACROSS THE
FROZEN SERETH
LONDON, Feb. 7.
A Russian communique states that two companies of the enemy crossed the frozen Sereth Dear Focsani ad attacked the Russian trenches, but were driven back by Russian-fire.
GERMANY TRYING TO STARYE RUSSIAN OFFICERS.
PETROGRAD, Feb. 7. The Swedish Red Cross Socity intimates that the German Military authorities persist in refusing to allow Russian officer prisoners to receive.food from neutral countries while the Allies blockade Germany.
RUSSIA AND FOLAND
LONDON, Feb. 7, Reater learns ou undoubted authority that the Tsar intands that Polland shall bare her own State organisation, legislature and army.
GERMAN DYNAMITE FACTORY WRECKED.
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AMSTERDAM, Feb. 7. The newspaper Ler Norelics states that an explosion wrecked the Nobel dynamite factory at Schlebyschmann Fort. So far 300 dead, have” been recovered, mostly women
GERMAN TROOPS CHARGE STARVING BELGIANS.
AMSTERDAM, Feb. 7. The newspaper Les Noesies states that the German troops at Atla Chapelle on January 23rd charged 12,000 hunger demonstrators. Many were injured.
In response to an invitation from the President of the United States we qutlined as far as is possible at present the general objecte neces- "Mr. Bonar Law proceeded to refer sarily implied by these aims. Threats to the war situation. The Navy had of further outrages upon public law done and was doing all that could be and the common rights of humanity expected of it. Without the Navy will but serve to steel our deter it would have been impossible for mination. During the winter months the Allies to win the war-(chocrs). my Navy has maintained unchal. The best brains of the counky were lenged its ceiseless watch on the devising new expedients to meet seas and rigorously enforced the submarinism, and he believed the blockade of the enemy. My Armies experience of the 'similar threat în
THE TURKISH CABINET. have conducted successful opera 1815 would be repeated. Germany tions not only in Europe but in could not defeat this country in tal Minister of foreign Affairs) that Bolivin
Loxbox, Feb. 7. In the new Turkiab Cabinet the Egypt, Mesopotamia and East Africa miner (cheers). The overrunning and they are fully prepared to renew of Rumania was a moral and poli-servedly supports Brazil's policy Sheik-ul-Islam is Moussa" Kinzimi
towards Germany. the great struggle dose and tical disaster, but not & military
Eferdi; the Foreign Minister is MONTE, VIDEO, Fob, 7., " cordial co-operation with my Allies success for Germany, whose advance
President Wilson's action is approved
Necamy Bey; Minister of War,
Mesopotamiament is being urged to join the other been completely retrieved neutrals against Germany. the conquest of East Africa Was
RIO DE JANIERO, Feb. 7. The Bolivian Minister has formally notifed Dr. Laura Miller (Brazilian
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LONDON, Feb. 7. The Admiralty has issued a remark able, and admittedly inspired wireless message from a Washington correspon dent to the Kolnische Zeitung for general dissentication. The correspondent says that the President's attitude must not be construed as indicating an American d'esire for war. He cites passages from the President's speech in support of this and procreds to chargs. Germany to refrain from numerous acts, particularly; the destruction of American ships, no) interference with innocent Americas commerce, and the Emitation of the destruction of neutral vessels carrying contraband.. Germany must revert to the recent practice of afeguarding passengern and crows They must demonstrate that the terms of the German Note are misunderstood. Only an indispensable blockade is contamplat ed, and not unrestricted submarinism,
Germany should propose a joint com ANNIVERSARY ENTERTAINKEST, mission to negotiate & blockade and submarinism code. The commission The Superintendents and Inspectora might consider the possibilities of call of the Police Reserve invite all ranks ing a conference of the Powers. The sad their indy friends to be present at a correspondent declares that an explana Variety Entertainment to be held at the ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE. tion regarding the hmitation of the Theatre Royal on Saturday, February aniling of four speciallymarked American
HONGTONG POLICH RESERYE.
ships will remove the bitterest impres 10th, at 8 pd The arrangements are aion created by "this wholly in the hands of Staff Inspector Wildin incomprehensible provision which is and P. C. 650 Grimble. exceptionally hurting National pride,"
ACCELERATING NAYAL SHIPBUILDING.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 7. The Chairman and representives of the Naval Committee have passed an amandment to the Naval Bill authorising the issue of $150,000,000 £ve-year borde to cover the cost of the speedy delivery of skips; also empowering the Executive to order more" material commandeer, plant and control Government labour.
SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT WILSON:
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7. Nearly every State Legislature has already pased resolution supporting President Wilson.
BAND AND ORCHESTRA.
J.M. d'Almada E. Castro, AA. Baptista AA. Botelho, AM. Gomes, E.L. Barros F.Lo Marques, C.F. Yas, J.C. Rodrigues
(Brd;) F. 0. JENIA,
D.S.F. (B.).
HONGKONG AND CHINA DISTRICT,
The parade ordered for Bunday, the 11th inst. is cancelled, and the following is substitated:-
Will attend at the City Hall at 7.45 p.m. abarp on Saturday, February 10th, Field Day, Sunday the 11th inst. Sai INSPECTION, SÅTCHDAY, FEB. 10TH. gigpun Division will fall in with the Volunteer Reserves on the Hongkong (a) Members in the Central and Western Cricket Ground at 8.60 5.m. Dress-
Districts on this date may travel to Shorts, puttees, helmets. haversackx and from the neighbourhood of the (fitted), water bottles (filled). Stretchers Polo Oround by free cams provided will be required.
by Curtesy of the Hongkong Tram way Company.
APPOINTMENT.
John Francis Grose appointed Ambul-
missioner.
(63.) E. Bilpus.
They will report to their various Platoon Commanders at the Queen's ance Officer, subject to confirmation by Statue, near the Law Courts at 230 Major General J. C. Dalton, Chief Com p.m.. sharp. Fifty (60) men only may travel on each car. Mr Franks, A.S.P. (R), will supervise. Five d will be provided Members unable to find accommodation on these cars uro requested to travel by other cars
Officer In Chargs of Distziers
and pay their own fare a pro JAPANESE WRESTLING CHAMPION duction of tickets at this office, färss will be refunded.
(b) Membera in Kowloon will travel by Police Launch from the Police Pier
BEATEN.
The old story that has been writtesty do (next to Star Ferry Fier at 2.30 often in athletic history was repeated at
Fm. to Causeway Bay They return from Causeway Bay launch
at about 4:45
Pa
Tokyo recently when the toll of time gare way to youth upon the dae of the fen- day wrestling acason. Tachiyama,bha invincible grappler.of countless boute,
on every field. I trust their united had been stopped at the Berethof by the Press and public. The Govern. Enver Bor; and Minister of Mariss A DUTCH SHIPPING PROHIBITION- {to the abovo Platoon. Those without he pushed from the ring by Chiahlki, a?
allotts will carry the successes The situation in already wou to a victorious concluind
Biom.
I invited representatives from may spproaching completion, and the Anglo- Dominions and Indian Empire which French forces had established a complete fave borne se glorious a stare in the Fabral ascendancy on the Western Front struggle to confer with my Ministers where certain better results than on important questions of common bitherto might be hoped for (chors.) interest relating to the war I trust this step will conduce to the estab Hahment of closer relations with all parts of my Empire. The accom plishment of the task to which I
A FORTY YEARS' TEST.
BRAZIL'S REPLY TO GERMANY."
RIO DE JANEIRO, Fib. 7.
Dietal Dasht
Tax Houx, Feb. 6. Dutch ships are prohibited from NEW ITALIAN NAVAL COMMANDER proceeding to England until further
IN-CHIEF
BOKE-Feb 7 The Duke of Abruzzi has been re- lieved of the command of the fleet st his own request for reasons of health. Vice Admiral Thaon Dr Ravel, Chicl of
It is officially announced that Brazil's reply to the German announcement of unrestricted submarimam has been the Naval Staff, succeeds the Duke.
dispatched to Berlin. It protesta that the German blockade violates interna
tional law, and if it is, effective world
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· FURTHER "AMERICAN PRECAUTIONS.;
youngster who entered the wrestling game only in recent years.
Another champion, Otori, also féi
RECRUITS, PLATOON (NO) "2:COMPANY.) The following Eaving joined are posted Coller-nambers will have same issued in due course
W placed. This platoonis under the charge of Inspector CMS before the charge of the spirited Alves and Sergeant-Major Figueiredo. Onishiki, whose newly gained Iaurale now The Recruits Platoon vill parade at include the honour of having a life-sized Central Police Station at 6.30 pm sharp picture of himself hung in the Brogole. on Tuesdays and Friday, is o each week, commencing
February 13th amphitheatre. He will also be presen
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JM. Rozario, with a miver loving cup. "Ondabiki's 857, 10:
868 31. R. Beltran, victories were received as surprise" and 459 A. Delgado, 800 M.
881 sensation in the wrestling world, where WASHINGTON, Feb. 6. M. Rein 304 & Garcis, 800 Mr. Baker, War Secretary, Las Lopet 808 F
867 R. Fey believed he could conquer the older
dered the immediate purchase of Garcia, 883 H. Rozare, 671 EF. Chacoplodn sorve Quartermaster- supplies 674 3. Pima, 976
As the result of the season just closet, the startowa camp maneged victors case
the limits of the appropriation vote. 1876 M.A 578.300 gestour crowd by the narrowly
The Naval authotties in Cherub Ross – Pi Curten, 879 Y.R. Ribeirs of two points and floyme
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INCREASED BRITISH TRADE
LONDON, Fabi 7.
od radio-stations an instructed to 11: Bomdios 889 LME Avier, 800 The increases exporte last month for the past forty years and has gained permissible. It also protests in saticip sources of all my subjects. I am a popularity every year. What better ation against any injury to Frazilian amounted to £10,103,375 and in importedlow only American citizens to active 991 vimus, 392 LC. Bouza, sigafy two hoube to, the oigh
recommendation, is required 1 For sale marchantman, for which it will hold £16,629,670 compared with January assured, however, that my people by all Chemists and Storekeepers.
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