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anaot of British territory grossest folly which does more credit to our hearts than to our heads. We have been slow as a people to appreciate what Germany really nieans by being at war; we have been all too unsuspicious of the potential activity of the enemy subjects whom we have continued to harbour in our territories; we have scarcely stopped
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to think what would be their probable THE STRUGGLE IN FRANCE
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the upon opportunity. LORD CHARLES BEREAFORD went the length of saying recently that the three British cruisers which were bunk by German submarines in the North Sea inonth ago were lost by information given from England to the German Admiralty. LoRD HAREWoon, in a speech at Leeds, gave instances of Germank $2.68 who have been caught with wireless installations or making signals from the North-East Const, and it is stated that there is a firm belief among our naval officers that the movements of 3.00 squadrons and flotillas in the North Sea ave reported promptly by German spies. 1.60 In the House of Lords last month LORD Lath of EyvIE mentioned that a German 3.45
captain was living within a mile and a half of one of our most important wireless stations at Aberdeen and that there was no authority to deal with him. LORD CHAWFORD contributed an example of a German caught tapping the British wireless messages. In the Indian papers we have observed statements to the effect that the Emulen, which has managed to sink
fifteen British merchant
rather ships, has been--or
"must have been deriving her information regarding the mevements. of ships in similar manner from enciny subjects along the coast of India. Whether that has any other basis than mere suspicion we do not know.. At all events, the potential activity of enemy subjects both at Home and in the Colonies is necessitating the employment of large numbers of men to guard water. works, railways and public buildings, and it follows that the expulsion or internment of all enemy subjects in the United Kingdom and the Colonies is a measure which should not only largely relieve the authorities of the necessity for these elaborate precautions, but at the same tîme diminish the apprehension which such disturbing reports and the precautionary measures they dictate necessarily engenders in the public mind.
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HONGKONG, OCTOBER 29TH, 1914.
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Mr. W. E. Clarke, secretary to the Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steambont Company, Ltd., returned to the Colony By the s.s. Aldenham.
We are asked by the Superioress of the Italian Convent to convey her sincere thanks to all friends and patrons for their donations and assistance at the recent bazaar held at the Convent. Con- sidering the prevailing circumstances the sale was attended by very gratifying success, thanks to the generosity of the cuanmunity, for which the Superioress is very grateful,
According to the story of a concubine living on the second floor of No. 53, Des Voeux Road Central, she was alone on the second floor on Tuesday night when she' heard a noise at the door of her cubicle, and on looking out saw two men standing in the passage. She asked them what they wanted, whereupon both attacked her, pushed her
ceremonie into the
cubicle, bound her up and demanded the keys. The robbers, having obtained these, rifled the contents of a cash box, and went away with money, jewellery, and clothing to the total value of 8821,
THE sudden change of attitude towards Geraan and Austrian subjects residing in the Colony has come as a surprise only for the reason that it is scarcely a month aga that legislation was passed granting them the privilege of carrying on their businesses under certain limitations. By the great majority of British residents in this Colony as well as in the United Kingdom, in India and At the Magistracy yesterday & married woman named Amy Mason, a typist by generally in the Crown Colonies the former policy of the Imperial Government profession, described as, an Australian, was regarded as a mistaken policy; was charged with conspiring with others hence there is considerable satisfaction to defraud the Hongkong and Shanghai that it has been promptly reversed. What Banking Corporation of a sum of 295.93.
the change is
His Mr. R. C. Faithful defendant. The reason for Excellency the GOVERNOR told the Legisla- case arose from the recent conviction of a young Eurasian named Pameroy tive Council on Tuesday that he was not and a Chinese coolie on charges of the at liberty to state; nor was there anything areony of two cheques, jewellery, and in HIS EXCELLENCY's remarks to indicate money from the Sisters' quarters of the that it was a policy for universal applica Government Civil Hospital. An amab was then joined with the two men as tion within the Empire, and the absence defondant, but she was discharged, her of any telegraphic news on the subject defence being that Mrs. Mason, her is noteworthy; but readers of the Home employer, sent her to the Bank with the papers will be acquainted with the cheque. The case was remanded. fact that a change of policy has been
A stall-holder in the Central Market strongly advocated on many grounds was proceeding home on Tuesday night after finishing his day's work, carrying during the past two or three months.
with him a sum of about 8150, which was Imprimis, there is the question of tied up in a handkerchief. Upon going reciprocity. We see it reported that in up Tank Lane he observed three Chinese Germany all Englishmen are "properly sitting on some steps. As he neared them interned," and it is very natural that they suddenly jumped out upon him, and eizel him. One of the men throw pepper there should be strongly expresszů
in his eyes, while another snatched the demand in the United Kingdom that the money. All three Fan away along quarter of a million enemy subjects still Queen's Road and Tung Street, the com. remaining in the country should either plainant, notwithstanding the agony he be "propery interned" or ordered to quit was enduring through the effect of the pepper, following them as fast as he as soon as possible. That is the German could. Mr. A. Bux, a clerk employed by way and Germans of the TRIETSCHKE Mr. Almeida, happened to see the chase and FOX BERNARDHI school cannot and stopped the thief who was carrying the money. The other two men were also but regard the policy of allowing caught, and all three were conveyed to the
live und trade Central Police Station. enemy subjects to
AND BELGIUM.
BRITISH LEFT WING'S BRILLIANT WORK.
1,100 DEAD GERMANS IN A SINGLE TRENCH.
LONDON, October 27th, 1 p.m.
The Eye-witness at the Headquarters describing the operations lead- ing up to the great battic on the north coast, says that the arrival of British reinforcements enabled the Allies' line to be extended northward. In two minor engagements the enemy were dislodged in the region of Mont Doscats, the enemy retreating hastily in the darkness.. The Germans also evacuated Bailleul.
The advance of our Left Wing endangered the whole of the enemy's positions. Thus all the country on the left bank of the River Lys to Armentieres fell into our hands.
Our Right Wing, southward of the River Lys, continued fiercely-
- contested encounters, howitzers having to reduce houses to make way for the infantry. Villages were taken and re-taken. The French Cavalry gave most welcome support, by driving the enemy back.
We encountered the strongest opposition at La Bassee. Progress is slow against the enemy's machine-guns, but counter- attacks by the enemy were casily repulsed.
A general attack by the enemy was unsuccessful, and a British Brigade delivered a counter-stroke. In one, trench alone 1,100 dead Germans were found.
A Paris communiqué "saya':---
7 p.m.
In the region east of Nancy, between the forests of Bezance and Pardy, we assumed the offensive and have driven the enemy across the
frontier,
The struggle continues particularly lively between the mouth of the Yser and Lens.
The Allien have not retired at any spot, and continue to make progress between Ypres and Rouders. and also in the Boissons district.
An artillery combat at Berry-au-Bac resulted in our favour. We lestroyed several of the enemy's batteries.
LONDON, October 28th.
4.66 a.m.
An official Paris communiqué published at 11 o'clock in the evening stated that there was nothing to report except some progress on the part
of the Allies in the region south of Dixmude.
THE BRITISH ADVANCE.
LONDON, October 28th.
1.22 a. m.
A Belgian communiqué issued at Havre states: Our position at Nieuport and Dixmude is segura. The British have advanced to Passchendaele, ten kilometres north of Ypres.
THE RUSSIAN OPERATIONS.
THREE THOUSAND GERMANS - CAPTURED.
A Paris communiqué sòys:
LONDON, October 27th. 7'p.m.
The Russians on the San and south of Przemysl have increased
their offensive movement.
LONDON, October 28th,
5.45 a.m.
A Petrograd official message states that fighting has begun on the East Prussian front. The Russians rapulsed desperate German attacks in the region of Rakalarzewo. The fighting on Monday, extended to Kutno through Oczow, Rawa and Glowaczeff to the mouth of the Ilzanka river. The Russians carried a part of the enemy's position in the Jezow and Rawa region and captured three thousand men and some guns in New Alexandria
and Solec.
9.00 p.m.
A message from the Times correspondent in Warsaw states that the German cavalry occupied Lodz aftor little resistance.
A GERMAN REPORT
"FOR HOME CONSUMPTION."
LONDON, October 27th. 6:25 p.m. The German story of a battle under the walls of Warsaw" was evidently intended for home consumption, and is totally disbelieved.
SUDDEN DEATH OF GENERAL SIE W. FRANKLYN.
LONDON, October 28th. General Sir William Franklyn, C.B., K.C.B, commanding the Central Division of Lord Kitchener's army, died suddenly yesterday evening.
[The deceased, who was Military Secretary to the Secretary of State for War entered the Army in 1974, was made Captain in 1881; Major 1886; Lieut.-Colonel 1896; and Colonel 1898, commanding the Infantry Brigade, 2nd Army Corps. He served on the north-west frontier of India, 1897-98, in command of the 2nd Batt. Yorks. Regiment (inentioned in despatches, Brevet of Col., medal with two clasps), Deccased com- manded the 3rd Division, Southern Command up to 1910, and was Director of the Adjt. General's Department at the War Office, 1904-8.]
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THE SECOND CANADIAN CONTINGENT.
Loxoos, October 28th. The men required for the second Canadian contingent have been secured twice over:
LORD KITCHENER'S SISTER'S APPEAL TO THE PUBLIC.
LONDON, October 28th,
Lord Kitchener's sister writes supplementing her brother's appeal
to the public not to treat the soldiers. Lord Kitchner's sister asks the soldiers to take the total abstinenco pledge during the period of war.
A GERMAN MINE-FIELD OFF THE IRISH-COAST,
LONDON, October 28th.
It is officially announced that there is a German mine-field north.
of Tory Island.
[Tory Island is off the N.W. coast of Ireland.]
GUARDING THE THAMES..
LONDON, October 27th. 7.5 p.m.
The Official Press Bureau states that, a'l Thames traffic must pass through two stipulated channe's.
PORTUGAL AND THE WAR,
EX-KING MANUEL'S DESIRE TO SERVE IN THE
BRITISH ARMY.
LONDON, October 27th.
7.5 p.m...
Reuter's Agency has been authorised to state that while ex-King Manuel has had no connection with recent events in Portugal, he has endeavoured through every channel to serve Great Britain in any military capacity.
Ex-Queen Amelia has left for the. Front with the English Red
Cross nurses.
THE TROUBLESOME EPIROTES.
GREEK TROOPS TO RESTORE ORDER AND SECURITY.
LONDON, October 27th. 6.25 p.m.
Reuter's Agency has been informed that Greece bas intimated to
the Powers that she will re-occupy the Epirus, from which the Greek Army withdres in March in pursuance of the decision of the Conference of Ambassadors. The action of Greece does not reverse the decision of the Powers, but has been invited by the population, even by the Mussulman section, in order to restore security and order, because since the retirement of the Greek troops anarchy and devastation have reigned. The troops are now being despatched.
Greece announces that Valona is outside her sphere of influence, and she has given explicit assurances to Italy in this regard.
SOUTH AFRICAN DIFFICULTIES.
"BURGHERS MISGUIDED ENOUGH TO: DEFY GOVERNMENT'S AUTHORITY."
LONDON, October 27th.
11.40 p.m.
The Official Press Bureau states that the Governor-General of South Africa (Sir Sydney Buxton) has informed the Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. L Harcourt) that a number of burghers in the northern districts of the Orange Free State and the Western Transvaal have been misguided enough to defy the authority of the Government and make preparations for a rebellion.
Generals Christian De Wet and Beyera are commandeering. The military requirements.
Comniandoes have already seized Heilbron, and officials have been captured. The Government is determined to deal with the matter firmly. A very great majority of the citizens of every province are thoroughly loyal, and detest the very idea of a revolution.
GERMAN TROOPS INVADE PORTUGUESE LOWER GUINEA LONDON, October 29th.
6.30 a.m.
A ncssage from Lisbon state; that German troops, have invaded
Angola.
Angola is the general em for the Portuguese possessions in Lower Guinea, West Africa, the main portion, bonded N. by the Congo Free State, E by the Conga Free State and the sphere of British influence,. and 8: by the sphere of German influence. It ineludes also the detached Iract of Cabinda to the N. of the Congo on the coast between the French Congo territory and the territory, of the Congo Free State. The boundary with the German sphere of influence was made by a treaty in 1886. The area of Angola is estimateil at 517,160 square miles, and the population at 2,400,000.)
SUPPOSED NAVAL FIGHT OFF VIRGINIAN COAST.
LONDON, October 28th.
A wireless message received from New York states that there was heavy firing off the Virginian coast on Monday. It is presumed that there was a naval fight.
ALIEN ENEMIES IN BRITISH POSSESSIONS IN CHINA.
LONDON, October 28th.
A Peking dispatch reports that all alien enemies in Hongkong and other British possessions in China are being expelled, except those.
of military age who are detained.”.