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days; they only wait till she sinks, then, return home without even knowing the number of human beings that they bare Will sent to the buttoin of the ocean. any battleship expose herself to such n I say dead certainty of destruction? No. Nor enly is the open sa unsafe; a battleship is not immune, from attack eveni a closed harbour, fur. Ce se-called protecting boom at the enhance can easily
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HONGKONG, OCTOBRE 16TH, 1914.
IT is interesting, in view of the mischief done by sulanarines in the war, to recall the thesis written by Admiral Sir PERCY SCOTT and published in The Times just two months before the ontbreak of the War in Europe, in which he submitted that submarines and staplanes had become the premier weapons of sea power in place of battleships, and that battleship, fleets should accordingly be discarded in favour vi an enormous flact of submarines, airships and aeroplanes, and a few fast ernisers provided a place can be found to keep the cruisers in safety during war time." Sir PERCY SCOTT, as one of bis critics remarked at the time, has a siiniu lating faculty for evolving new ideas; be thinks with something of a sweep." It was certainly a startling thing for an Ahniral
THE
WAR.
THROUGH REUTERS AGENCY.]
THE GREAT BATTLE.
ALLIES MAKE "REAL PROGRESS IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE BATTLEFIELD,"
LONDON: October 13th:
4.45 p.m.
A Paris coonsuniqué says:—On the Left Wing we resumed the offensive in the regions of Hazebrouck and Bethune, mostly against Cavalry from Bailleul and La Bassec.
The enemy attacked Lille, which was held by Territorials, and occupied the town with a German Army. Corps.
We made marked progress between Arras and Albert.
In the Centre we also progressed in the region of Berry-au-Bac and slightly advanced towards Eomain. We also progressed north of
Malincort.
Metz.
Our troops hold the heights of the Meuse,
East of Verdun we advanced south of the road between Verdun and
We gained some ground in the region of Aprement on our Right, and repulsed an attack on our Laft.
There is no change in the Vosges arid Alsace,
To sum up, yesterday saw real progress in various parts of the
battlefield.
LONDON, October 14k.
1.00 a.m.
A Paris communique issued at 11 p.m. says:- There is nothing to report, except a soinewhat notable advance in
the region of Berry-au-Bac.
GERMANS MOVING SIEGE TRAINS.
LONDON, October 14th.
5.20 am..
A message from Amsterdam states that an official German communiqué 'mentions that the Germans are moving siege trains along the difficult ground of the Argonne Ter use against the French fortifications. The French troops are offering a most obstinate resistance.
Sir JOHN BILES, one of the leading-BELGIAN GOVERNMENT REMOVES
anthorities on Naval Architecture, some time ago publicly made the suggestion of the effective advent that the submarine called for the consideration of the question of applying armour to the bottom of ships. It was, he said, for the naval officers to decide whether the gain in protection was worth the loss of speed
necessarily it would
involve. The experience gained in this war will enable them to pronounce npon the question with greater, assurance than has been possible hitherto
[* A telegram riseived since this was written says it has been officially announced in Petrograd that tun German submarines were sunk by the Russian eruisers which they attacked in the Bullie Sea on Saturday sud Sunday. Should this be fully confirmed the statement made in the article regarding the success of the submarine in evading punishment will need some qualification.]
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The piratical attack on a junk, in which two Chinese were killed. occurred in Deep Bay, not Deep Water Bay, as stated.
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At a recent meeting of the Directors of the North China Insurance Co., Ltd., nj final dividend of 12 per cent, on-the paid up capital ates: 2/33, and a bonus of 15 per cent. tu contributors was
to publicly declare that in his opinion recommended: the introduction of the vessels that swim under "the water kad entirely done away - The Secretary of the Shanghai Stock with the utility of the vessels that swim Exchange announces that owing to the of financial very strong opposition on top of the water. He affirmed that the institutions, the Committee has decided, submarine had caused to disappear three in the interests of the public generally, out of the five functions, defensive and not to re-open the Stock Exchange for the
present.
even
offensive, of a vessel of war, "as no man-
The International Sleeping Car and of-war will dare to come
within
Express, Trains Co. has been advised by eight of a coast that is adequately the Swedish Legation, Tokyo,, that since protected by submarines." "The fourth September 1st, stearoers carrying passen- function of a battleship," he wrote, "is gers have run daily between Bergen in to attack an enemy's fleet, but there Norway and Newcastle, so that a daily
fleet to attack, as no will not be safe for a fleet ta piz to sen." Submarines and aeroplanes, Sir
will be
it
service from that date has been established from Russia to England Hd Sweden and Norway. There is no change in the time table except that all arrivals at Newcastle reach there thirty-six hours after the PEACY Scort argued, have entirely steamer's departure from Bergen. The revolutionised naval warfare, for no fleet company's Petrograd office states that the can hide itself from the aeroplane eye, and far from Petrograd to London is Els. 170 the submarine can deliver a deadly attack second class and Rs. 100 first class. even in broad daylight. Again, he wrote: In war time the scouting aeroplanes will always be high above on the look-out, and the submarines in constant readiness, as are the engines at a fire station. If an enemy is sighted, the gong sounds and the leash of a flotilla
A small Chinese girl living in the Western district was severely beaten by her mistress, who alleged that she had stolen money from her. The girl left the house soon afterwards, and jumped into the Harbour off Whitty Street in an A Chinese attempt to commit suicide. boatnian rescued her, and after attention The police then. she quite recovered.
of submarines will be slipped. Whether charged the mistress with assaulting the it be night or day, fine or rough, theygirl, and the girl with having attempted
The womati to commit suicide.
Was
must go out to search for their quarry allowed $20 bail, and failed to appear at if they find her, she is doomed, and they the Magistracy, the bail being accordingly give no quarter; they cannot board her estreated. The girl was sent to the and take her as a prize, as in the olden Po Leung Kuk.
TO FRANCE.
LONDON, October 13th.
6.50 p.m.
An official message from Bordeaux states that the Belgian Government has decided, in order to ensure liberty of action, to proceed to France. All the Ministers, with the exception of the Minister of War, left Ostend to-day for Havre, where the-French Government has taken all' the necessary measures for their installation.
The King of the Belgians remains at the head of the Army,
LONDON, October 14th.
7.25 2.11.
The Belgian Ministry has reached Havre, being received by the Minister of Marine and other distinguished personages.
They were accorded military honours and received an ovation from
the public..
PROGRESS OF THE RUSSIANS.
LONDON, October 14th.
4.20 a.m.
An official message from Petrograd states that fighting is proceeding along a front extending from the Warsaw region along the Vistula and the San rivers to Przemysl, and further south to the Duiester
There is no change on the East Prussian front.
THE AUSTRIANS. ENDEAVOURING TO MAKE ANOTHER STAND.
LONDON, October 13th.
A Paris communique says: The Austrians who were beaten in Galicia are attempting to re-form 40 kilometres west of Przemyel.
DEATH OF RUSSIAN
PRINCE.
LONDON, October 13th.
6.50 p.m.
A message from Petrograd states that Prince Oleg, son of the Grand Duke Constantine, his died of his wounde
GERMAN SQUADRON · CRUISING.
LONDON, October 14th.
A telegram from Helsingfors reports that a strong squadron flying
the flag of Prince Henry of Prussia is cruising in the vicinity of the Aland Talande, off the coast of Finland.
[THROUGH NEUTER'S AGENCY.]
RUSSIAN CRUISERS SINK
GERMAN SUBMARINES,
TWO
LONDON, October 14th.
An official message from Petrograd states that the Russian ernisers which were attacked by German submarines in the Baltic on Saturday, and Sunday sank two of the submarines. "
TREASON IN SOUTH
AFRICA.
LONDON, October 13th.
3.5 p.m.
A telegram from Capetown says that a Commanda ander Colonel Javitz bave rebelled in the North-West Cape Province and have concluded Colonel Maritz claims to have German #71 agreement with the Germans. gups and German troops and threatens to over-run South Africa.
The Union Government has replaced Colonel Maritz, and proclaimed ninitial lay, notifying that all rebels and traitors will be punished. according to their deserts..
The incident has caused the utmost indignation throughout South Africa. No uneasiness is felt, however, of the disaffection spreading.
FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.J
THE SIEGE OF
TSINGTAU.
PERING, October 14th.
The Imperial Japanese Government, in the interests of humanity and benevolence," instructed the Officer Commanding the Forces beseiging. Tsingtan to make a communication to the Governor of Tsingtau with the object of securing the removal of non-combatants. As a consequence the American Consul and his assistant together with ten German women and
on Thursday. other non-combatants will leave Tsingtau
Mr. Funatsu, (formerly Japanese Consul in Hongkong) left to-day for Taina fa to take charge of the Consulate there.
PEACEFUL CONDITIONS IN
INDIA.
The following telegram has been received by H.E. the General Commanding the Troops in Sonth China from the Commanders-Chief in India
Following is an unofficial summary of the situation in India which is very satisfactory,
All is quict on the frontier, and His Majesty the Amir, in a cordial letter to the Viceroy, has expreased his intention to maintain strict neutrality. Recruiting is brisk, even civil policeman who are ex-soldiers having in certain cases expressed a desire to return to the Army. misguided action of the passengers of the Komagata Mara is freely condemned, and at a inceting of Sikh and Punjabi residents at Calcutta
The
on October 9th, resolutions were passed of loyalty to the Throne and regres..... and condemnation of the netion of the Sikhs of the Kontayuta Maru, of sympathy with the relations of the police officers who were killed, and of satisfaction at the news of the reception of the Indian Expeditionary Force in France.
TELEGRAMS.
{FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT, į NO AMERICAN LOAN TO CHINA. PEKING, October 14th. The reported loan of a hundred million dollars gold from America has been officially denied by the Legation,
THE PROVINCES AND THE PARLIAMENT.
PEKING, October 14th, The Constitution Conference has decided that the Provinces with the largest land- tax receipts shall have the greatest number of members of Parliament.
CHINESE CHRISTIANS AND THE WAR,
The following telegram was received on Sunday last by the Bishop of Victoria. He sent it on to the Chinese pastors in the Colony and they have arranged a special Chinese service of intercession to be held in the American Board Church, Ladder Street, at the hour suggested..
(Translation).
There is yet no sign of the end of the war in Europe which is bringing disuster upon the whole world. Its horrors are unspeak able. Murcurer, the sphere of its operations has greatly widened until even the East of Asin has become embroiled. Restoratiun is, beyond the power of man. We can but rely upon God's love for His creation beseeching. Him of His mercy to save and bless China and the whole world. The Peking Charches and the YM.C.A. have therefore suggested: that Chinese Christians should meet together in October 18th, at 2 p.m., to pray for the peace of the whole world. As soon as this telegram reaches you, we hope you will summon all the Christians of your distich and neighbourhood together with members of the Y.M.C.A. to meet at the time mentioned above for humble united prayer. If there are those who prefer to have prayer in their At the Magistracy yesterday, Ernest
own Churches, let them do so at the same Swede, again hour. The President of the Republie and Magnus Almberg, a appeared befors Mr. C. D. Melbourne on the Vice-President will send representatives a charge of maliciously wounding a sailor the meeting to be held in Peking. Perhaps you also can inrite the local officials named Berry in the recent shooting affair to attend your meetings that your pore
THE HOTEL SHOOTING AFFAIR.
WOUNDED MAN OUT OF DANGER.
at the King Edward Hotel. He was also intentions may be made manifest. charged with being in unlawful possession
of a revolver and ammunition.
A HUGE HAUL OF OPIUM.
Mr. D. J. Lewis (of Mears. Juhnson, Stokes & Master), who is defending, Before Mr. J. R. Wood yesterday, upplied for bail, saying that the sailor Inspector Gordon, of the Water Police, Ead now been certified to be out of danger. made an application for a Magistrate's His reasons for the application were the order for the forfeiture of 3,600 taels of same as he indicated at the last hearing, opinm, valued at about £1,000, which was namely, that the firm in whose employ the defendant was urgently required his found on board the Bize Funnel liner Telemachus. The application was granted,
services,
The police again objected. but his Worship allowed the defendant bait of $3,000, and the case was remanded until next Tuesday, at 10 a.m.
subject to the posting up of notices on the liner for a week, the forfeiture then to take effect.