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TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 1918.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
(Continued from Page 1.)
BRITISH AERIAL RAIDS.
LONDON, April 92. Reporting on aviation, Field-Mamahal Sir Douglas Haig says:—
Twelve tons of bomba were dropped at day time resterday on Menin and Armentiores and on the Thourout. railway junction.
We brought down six and drove down three machines out of control
Į
Three of our are missing.
One night-tiers dropped eleven tons of bomba on Bipaume and railway junctions at Jumisille, Botheaville and
Chaulnes A large are occurred in the
dast-named place.
All the machines returned,
THE FRENCH FRONT..
LINE RESTORED.
LONDON, April 24, A French communiqué reporta There was no infantry action to-day. There is reciprocal artillery activity on the front of the Somme, Arre and the Oss and on the right of the Mouse.
Our live north of Seichepres was
entirely restored.
The enemy botabarded Rheims, causing several fres
YIOLENT ENGAGEMENTS ON CROWN PRINCE'S BATTLE- FRONT.
LONDON, April 21,
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A wireless German official message
alatos:---
Reciprocal reconnaissances on Prince Rupprecht's and the Crown Prince's battle-fronts led to violent infantry engagements.
We attacked the Americans near Seicheprar and penetrated for two kilometres, returning at night time to our original lines.
The American losses were high and we took 183 prisoners.
CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE
KING OF HEDJAZ.
́KING GEORGE'S REPLY.
LONDON, April 17. The King of Hedjaz tas telegraphed to His Majesty King George bis congratula tion son the magnificent and unmatched gallantry of the British Armies on the Western Front, earnestly praying the Almighty to crown with victory the banners of the true cause for which they are fighting with such undaunted bravery.
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THE CHINA MAIT
SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING.
We improved our position last night ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL, east of Bier-de-Vinage," "took some prisoners and killed forty. We alas. improved our line of ports in the area of Point Hingse and south of Pasut Wood. Our artillery in coaselessly jactivo agaisnt concentrations in the region of Mont Kemmel. The airmen, taking advantage of the clearer weather, bave been very busy all over the battle
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RE-DOUBLED RECRUITING .
CAMPAIGNS IN THE DOMINIONS.
DEVOTED SUPPORT OF THE
BRITISH CAUSE.
AMENDMENT OF THE CHURCH
ORDINANCE
Two special general meetings of the entholders and subscribers of St. John's Cathedral were held in the City Hall yesterday evening, for the purpose of putting before the meeting amendments to the St. John's Cathedral Church Regulations.
Chaplain and hestant Chaplain an may" be necessary, on such terms and conditione as it may think đá
Section 13 Sub-section 4- Eliminate the words “a Chaplain
and Assistant Chaplain."
were going to eliminate good Chisels men, whose only fault was but they did not communicata, regularly, from sitting on the body for the selection of a chaplain, then they were doing a great injury to the Church
To move the following amend DE EARLE defended his amendment ments to the above resolutions — and raid, he did not agyao with the, To insert after the words falz contention that the Church at OSZTOW additional persons who are seatholdurs in its conceptions. or subscribers the words "and aro Hr. F. B. L. Bowier, supporting Dr. otherwine qualified for election as - Enrie, said the object of the amendment: Members of the Church Hody in the was to broaden the basis of the election proposed new Sub-section of Section of a chaplain of an amistant chaplain. &and to delete the words "other than He was under the impression that the Chaplain in the same Sub-
Bishop Norried not say that a section.
member of the Church body need not necessarily be a communicant›› He was of the opinion that a man who was not. a regular communicant, who was slack. in attendance, at Church services, was unable to it on the Church body for the election of chaplain, as he was not acquainted with the work of chaplain and the suitability or otherwise of a person.
The Hon Mr. CLAUD-SEYKEN B Commodore SANDEMAN spoke, and Mr. Looker's proposal was then put to the meeting and lost.
Dr. EARLE' amendment was put
and carried.
Mr. HL W. LOOSER said that before "The Bishop of Victoria, Dr. Lander, formally addressing the meeting on the presided, and amongst those present subject of the proposed amendments ware His Excellency the Croegmor; the he wished to say a word or two apon the amendment of such resolutions of LONDON, April 17.
Hoo Mr. Claud Severn, CMG, the which notice had been gires. The The Times anys that the Dominions Hon. Mr. E. H. Starp KC, CBE, original resolution provided for the are redoubling their efforts to reinforce Commodore Sandeman, C.M.G., Captain appointment of six additional persons their troops on the Western Front. Myburgh, Dr. J. H. Sanders, the Rev.ho were seatholders and subscribers. The amendment was to the effect that Both Australia and South Africa are Copley Moyle and Professor Earle such six auditional persons should be resorting to redlanbied recruiting: campaigns.
There is no difference (Hon. Secretary of the Church Body) qualified for selection as members of hetween the advocates and opponents and about 130 other weatholders and the Church Body. The qualifications for election ware that members must be of enuseription in Australia in their subscribers.. devoter support to the British cause,
guiar attendants of the Church services British subjects, communicants and re- but only the difference about the means which will contribute best to its
Ee agreed that it was not right that prosperity.
persons who were not British subjects and who were not baptised members of the Church of England should form part. of the Committee to select a chaplain for the Church of Edgland. Be suggested that the additional six persone should be qualified simply by being subscribers
A raport is current that General and sexthaiders, who were British
loglandeth the Church Luk Wing Ting, the leading General of With regard to the Southern troops; is dead, but the sab-section 2, he thought that the Chaplain should form one in selecting report been denied from officia! an assistant chaplain, but for certain quietary at Kwangu. reasong - it was not thought that be should form a part of the body for the selection of chaplain.
The New Zealand Government, besides increasing the reinforcements, bas carried a Budget with a drastic
clause compelling subscription to the
latest War Loan.
The CHAIRMAN Baving opened the proceedings with a short prayer, and the Hon. Secretary baving read the notice convening the meeting, the Chairman mid he desired to put to the meeting the question whether it should be private or whether reporters should be
The efforts of AustraJin, New Zealand, Į present. Canada and South Africa, if with
Mr. HL W. LOOKEE said he thought differing accents, speak with unanimity the proceedings should be private and of meaning and firmness of resolve. which is singularly welcome to this he put that as a motion. country and the Allies at a moment of very heavy strain..
HOLLAND AND GERMANY.
FORCING THE NETHERLANDS.
LONDON, April 12,
The Daily Telegraph's Correspondent"|
HI EXCELLENCY, the Goreyon seconded.
Mr. W. JACKSON proposed that the meeting be public.
Mr. J. I UNDERWOOD seconded. The amendment was meeting and carried
to the
The CHAIRMAN said the next quer they should
at Rotterdam states that certain demands tion was as to
have been already made or ars about to adopt the 1917 Register or the 1918 be made by Germany which, if pressed,Register Thons who were on the would force the Netherlands to take Register for 1918 had paid their one side or the uther in the war.
subscriptions for three months and he GERMAND OPEN A WAY TO THE suggested the 1918 Register should
CRIMEAG
LONDON, April 21.
A German official message states p We have opened a way to the Crimes after overcoming resistance..
HONGKONG TENNIS LEAGUE.
EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL
MEETING.”
An extraordinary General Meeting
hold.
of
Mr. LOOKER asked if those reaponai ble for the amendment were prepared to accaps bis suggestion in regard to the qualification of the proposed·** six additional members
The CHAIRMAN, after referring to It Earle, said the latter was not prepared to accept the compromise.
Continuing, Mr. Looks said there were certain sestholders and subscribers who considered that the basis on which
chaplain should be appointed or aslected ought to be broadened. Bafore going into details, be would he to -This was unanimously agreed to make his position towards the Church The CHAIRMAN said that it was no clear. He was a baptised member of proposed to proceed with the first the Church, had been confirmed, hid attended communion in bis earlier resolution on the agenda, as follows: days regularly, but.. had not a
This concluded the business of the meeting.
REPORTED DEATH OF GENERAL
LUK WING TING
Evidently the report is credited in the North for a telegram this afternoon to our Chinese contemporary, the Fu Tas Fat Fo, states that all the Norther provinces have telegraphed to Peking. recommending that the Government. thould avail itself of the opportunity afforded by the death of Lark Wing Ting to attack Kwangtung province.
THE MAGISTRACY.
.THE SAME OLD STORY.
A Chiuse pleaded guilty when charged before Ar. J. R. Wood this
That the following words he added attended communion for some years morfing, with being unlawful,
He was not a frequenter of the Church possession of 17 ties of prepared services, but he was a strong supporter spiune other timi Government of the Church, though he could not
the end of Clause à of Regulation 16 after the word subscribers," "who are baptized members of the Church of England or of any Episcopal Church in communion with the Church England".
This was agrned to.
of
The CHAIRMAN said that they would
King George replied: "I am deeply of the Hongkong Tennis League remember that at the last general touched by your Lordship's massage held in the Hongkong Cricket Club It breathes the spirit of confidence and the Allied forces on all Fronts and in all the purpose of confrming a resolution unity of purpose which binds together Pavilion at 5.15 p.m. last evening for lands in unshakeabis determination to nchiere the liberation of mankind from passed at the annual general meeting
tyranny,"
The King of Hedjaz ha telegraphed the British Government bagging it to convey to Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, bis gallant commanders and troops, the King's whole-hearted admiration of the magnificent defence of the British Army in the face of the Germanı' desperate but unavailing offensive.
The Mayor of Mocca has telegraphed the Lord Mayor of London congratulat ing the city on the inspiring spectacle of the valiant and glorious opposition to the fruitless, assaults of the German hordes on the Western Front...
GERMANA EATING HORSE-FLESH.
held on Ap. i 11 aa follows:
"No person should be eligible to play in a League match for any Club until he has been duly elected a bona fide member or a subscriber to such Clab.",
meeting Dr. Earls had put the next been carried. It was now before the resolution to the meeting and it bad
meeting for confirmation.
"Me Downcats: By only one vote, Siz
The CHAIRMAN: Yes, that is so
Dr. EARLE then proposed the on firmation of the resolution as follows:
That the following words be added DR. FORSYTH presided sad thers at the end of Regulation 19 and that were present Dr. F. Lindsay Woods,all sittings shall be free at each Sunday (Hon. See) and representatives of evening service.", nine Clube,
Dr. SANDERS seconded.
THE CHAIRMAX proposed and Mr. H. The Hox Mr. P. H. HOLYOK moved Nisbet seconded the confirmation of an amendment that the present regula the resolution, which was.dganimously tions stand.. agreed to.
MR. NIZLET proposed that the Second RECKLESS GAMELE OF MAN.POWER
Division be limited to ten Clabi thi year and that no team be allowed to LONDON, April 22 enter that did not possess a grass
10.49 pm * COLL. Reuter's Correspondent it British
MR, RUMONAX seconded.
Headquarters, telegraphing to-day, The e motion was then discussed by
Apparently the enemy suffered more the mesting. severely in the great repalss go Thurt The PRESIDENT pointed out the day, between Givenchy Forest and difficulty of admitting teame who only Nieppe, than has been supposet, for the posseted cement courts which would hard pressing tactics have so far not been result in the overcrowding of the resumed Laat night and this moming passed quietly. Doubtless, the enemy available grass courts, which were will make another thrust for the posses limited. He suggested that those, sion of the hill system from Kammal to Clube who had coment, courts should Mont Descata, but to-morrow we shall baran better prepared to receive him form League of their own and be than today. No leader of a democratic would be very pleased to prevent army would dare to gamble away his trophy,
man-power as General Ladendorff in After further discussion the motion doing No General of any other was put to the vote and carried. nation dare to set million-and-e-half of
THE HOA. SECRETART read a lettor
lives as the price for the Channel Forts.
At the present ratio of casualties to the from Mr. . E Green in which the progress it is questionable whether twine latter stated that he would be unɛble million-and-a-half will achieve the to serve on the working sub-Commistes After quoting striking irres gather since he would not be able to spare ed from an officer among the prisoners the necessary time. Mr. Lindsell war in support of the statements of the unsaimadaly elected to fill the vacancy. heavy enemy lowes, ranging between THE CHAIRMAN then announced thirty and fifty per cent., the Correspon this the Hon. Secretary would advin dent says: The enemy has been eating
the flesh of fallen horses along the the Clubs concerned as to the second Bapaume road and is much dissatisfed i resolution and that the entrance fees to discover that the reports of British paid would be returned troops starving are untrue, which fact
is borne out by the capture of well- stocked canteen.
During the recent advance, Freach troops and artillery, have been in action.
- shoulder to shoulder with our nion. It
is impossible to over rats the effect in morale upon, the latter, who have Jung
That concluded the business of the Mentlig
Mr. H. B. L. DowRIGGIN seconded The amendment was then put to the vote and lost.
Dr. EARLE's motion was then put to the vote and carried.
share all the doctrines and beliefs which im. the Church required heahbold share were
Revenue Inspector Clarke said, the he a regula: Churchman, and that lactopium was found in serer parcels disqualified hith for membership of the tied around defendant's waist. Wit- Church Body, Fortlist reason båthought
he could speak all the more plainity. pess was of opinion that the opium believed that the Church had definite The speaker went on to say that he came from Saigon, place and a definite functions in the life Defendant gave the usual story of
and supported. He believed that the of the uation and of the Colony, and saving been engaged by a stranger he believed she should be encouraged to carry the drug.
His Worship fined the defendant Church should not be narrow or sectarian para
A SAD STORY.
in spirit--that would antagonies and $1,200, or six months hard labour drive the people sway rather than bring in default of payment. theni in. They bad heard a great deal since the war began of the divorce of the Church from the aational. life. They heard that from both without and within. They had heard it said that it sad story was related at the was the duty of the Church to get more Magistracy this morning, when a into touch with national life, that she
was charged with should go into and share the lives of Chinese woman those within her fold and those without attempting to commit suicide, by In pamphlet signed by the Bishop it drowning, at Sai Kok, yesterday, ing to get into touch with national life, and he had heard it said that the Church was losing touch with the nation and that they must make a special endeavour to regain that touch, said. To get into touch with nations! life was
was said that the Church was endeavour-
Defendant said she wanted to die because ber hinband ill-trusted her. He often gives me a beating," she
Sergt. Spear said he learned from" very necessary in a chaplain. They the innuates of the house where the thought that the chaplain selected
should be broad in his view Yet defendant was staying, that her those moving the amendment wibed husband treated her very badly.. Ec The CHAIRMAX then anounced, that that those reponsible for the selection often neglected to provide, her with that concluded the business of the first, should be regular communicants. For meeting. The second meeting was for his part, he wad of opinion that food and she had had to remain with the purpose of considering and, if person, as long as he was a supporter out food for days sometimes. She thought fit, passing the following of the Church, was qualified to be a hnd no relatives to whom she could
member of the Church body. It was apply for assistance. not necessary that he should be
resolutions →→
referred
That the Saint John's Cathedral frequenter of the Church and a regular Mr. Wood remanded the defendant Churchrdinance, 1899 (No. 3 of 1899); communicant, and ordered the case to ha?
Mr. AH. HARBis secunded the to the Secretary for Chinese Affairs. Substitute for 3ub-section 1 of suggestion enbodiad in Mr. Looker's
be amended as follows:
Section 8
HONGKONG ST. GEORGE'S DAY FUND
The Chaplains and Assistant Chapelstament. lains of the Church shall perform and B. E. THE GOVERNOR said, he was carry on divine worship and the ser there as a seatholder and he wished to vices usual in the Church of England state that the proposal which Mr. according to the riter and ceremonies Looker had moved and Mr. Harris had of the said Chorch.
seconded had been inspired by himself
The Committee acknowledge with Add a now Sub-section 2 at fol- One of the reasons that moved him to a
consideration of the question, was an | shauki, receipt of the undernoted Whenever it shall be necessary to address made by Bishop Norria i donations. appoint a new Chaplain or Assistant Hongkong on the "ociation of the Further amounts will be gratefuly Chaplain the Church Body shall call National Mission of Hope and Repen received by the Hon. Tresorer, c/o
General Meeting of the registered tance. He deplored the want of interest. “Bestholders and subscribers for the
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QUESTIONS
AND
ANSWERS
QUESTION A- How many ANSWEB/
tickets “haVO YOU DEK- chased or how many are you interested int
purpose of electing six additional per things suggested that the remedy, lay in poration.
in the Church, and amongst other Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Cor- sons who are setholder or subscribers to form with the members of the an intressed Church Body He went so Balance as per last statement, $3,439.50 QUESTION B.-Is the winning ANSWER B.--Of Coutso Church Body other than the Chaplain for as to way that he would like to see Rev. T. Robinson.
Committee for the purpose of making every cholder a member of the Rev. T. W. Scholes the appointment. All questions reist Church body. Bishop Kerris was long P.A.3..... ing to any such appointment shall be decided by such Committee and all
enough in Hongkong to know that only W. Morley
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such appointments shall be made by small number of holders were Proceeds of Raffie per such Committee
communicate and pictably a still HL Stringer Add a new Sub-section 3 as follows: smaller number were frequenter of the Mrs Stabb (£50, A Chaplain or Assistant Chaplain speaker) was interested in the constita
Church. When in Shanghai, ka (the gr hall not be re engaged without the sanétion of a resolution of Generation of the Cathedral Chuch there, and
and
of the registered seatholders be found that on the occasion of the act sbscribers, for the loction of their the plain, the very pro luch re-engagement is sanctioned cedure which, he had suggested here was by such General Meeting the Charch adopted that was to say the body of such engagement. The proceedings of
HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO., LTD. Body shall have power to renew any trustees, which was limited, he thought,
Hoarded confidence in the heroism and receipts for the week ending 20th April The approximate statement of traße ighting qualities of our Allies. The is as follow liaison between the British and French Army Staff is working with the utmost
harmony and high efficiener.
17: Mr. Poíntaté, visiting the Flanders are this morning, reviewed the British.
unfeigned Kiaction with all her
Receipts
for week!
14690 11,740
918,841
213,290
350
any such General Meeting as is refer to three was increased by two repre- itholders of red to in this Eub-section shall be sctativas elected by the privately ASLOVNA MESTA, KUN or the Church. There was nothing.
Add Bike & nu föllowas regulation to say that LÄOSA'S
The Chaplain shall not take the must pecessarily be comm chair at any General Meeting referred took an interest in the "hm
to in Subsection 2 and Subwood did not profest to be what
* Re-nember Fub-section 2 as (8th fully quilted Charedman He fet section 3 and alter as followe
var bread in all his religió
The Church Body may spent such by the herdment besire them Yficers and servants, other than the
Fund
war-Bon
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