THE
WAR.
HEAVY GERMAN REVERSE
REPORTED.
LINES PIERCED AND RIGHT
OFF.
WING CUT
DESPERATE FIGHTING ON BOTH
FRONTS.
MORE GERMAN PIRACY.
KING GEORGE AND THE DRINK EVIL,
FRANGO-BELGIAN FRONT,
(THROUGH ABUTEĽ'¡ ¿QENCY. }
RUMOURED GREAT FIGHT ON THE YSER.
ENEMY'S LINES REPORTED PIERCED.
BREAT PORTION OF THE GERMAN RIGHT WING
OUT OFF...
LONDON, March 2181. The Amsterdam newspaper Vlamsche Stem says it is persistently rumoured that the Allies have broken through the German lines on the Yser, that the Ger mans suffered heavy losses, and that a Ereat portion of the German right wing
as been cut off.
CLOSE
AND INCESSANT FIGHTING.
FRENCH AIRMEN BUSY, W
LONDON, April 1st.
1.0.m..
NAVAL ACTIVITIES.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
GERMAN PIRACY.
TWO MORE SHIPS SUNK.
LONDON, March 31st,
The Ellerman liner Flaminian, from Glasgow for Capetown, and carrying a genoral cargo, was sunk off the Scilly Isles.
The Danish steamer Finlandia rescued the crew of thirty-nine and landed them at Holyband...
The Flaminan carried no passengers,
·LATER
The Glasgow steamer Crown of Castile has been torpedoed and sunk off the Scilly Islands. A French steamer picked
up the crew.
SHELLED BY A SUBMARINE
LONDON, March 31st. The Glasgow steamer City of Cen- bridge has arrived at Liverpool and reported that she met a submarine off
The Paris evening communiqué states: There have been artillery actions in Champague, and incessant, activity in Bishop's Hock Argonne, especially between Tour de Paris and Bagatelle, where the fighting
was so plosc that an enemy trenca mortar was hit by a shell projected from Out lines
!!
We pured 150 metres of trenches on Tuesday night, taking prisoners and two french mortars.
Seven enemy battalion, at down on Tuesday, recaptured a portion of Bois le Pretre, but were dislodged shortly after words.
The clever manœuvring of Captain Fry kept the submarine astern and prevented sorpedoing, but for an hour and a half shells were discharged which smashed the boats, tore away the plates and wrecked the state-rooms.
The Germans failed to hit the bridge, and one of the officers were hurt
Finally, the submarine was compelled to devist.
The wind and sea being against hír, it was a splendid performance on the part of Captain Fry with a compart
French airman, on Tuesday night, Iropped twenty-four bomby on stations tively slow vessel. and birouace in Woevre, Champagne and Soissons, and in Belgium bombarded
the station at Bruges, and an aviation
Camp at Gits in the daytime on Wednes
NO CHANGE.
LONDON, March 31st.
5.20 p.m... The Paris communique states that there is no change to report
JAPANESE MILITARY MISSION
AT THE FRONT.
FRENCH WARSHIP SHELLS SUBMARINE.
LONDON, March 31st.
5.20 p.m.
stated
s
A Paris communiqué French warship chased a German sub marine off Dieppe, shelled the periscope, and rammed the submarine, which after wards disappeared, a quantity of oil floating over the spot
EIGHTEEN HOURS' CHASE.
LONDON, March 31st.”
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ LONDON, March 31el. Paris message amounes that the The steamer Dunedin has arrived at Japanese Military Mission has arr ved Dublin and reported that she was consed Have They were revived at the for eightem hours by the submarino British base by the Commandant, and which sank the Falaba. - The Dunedin then visite the Belgian Premier.
BRITISH OASUALTIES.
LONDON, March 31st.
The lastest casualties reported ard-
Killed -W. G Fletcher, R. Gelder-
gomervell
Wounded.-H. G. Roberts (South Lancashires), E. Ruse, H Selby, 2nd-
had started to the rescue of the Fatawa victims when the submarine commenced the chase.
STRIKING AMERICAN PRESS COMMENTS.
LONDON, March 31st,
A message from New York gives for
Lieut. W. Trueslave (King's Liver-ther comments on the German methods. pools).
GERMAN TROOPS MOVING EASTWARD,
LONDON, March 31st. It is reported that many German troops have passed Ghent, moving east-
HEAVY GERMAN CASUALTIES.
LONDON, March 31st.
A Parks official communiqué states that 700 German dead were counted at Hart- mannsweilerkopf after fighting
Ten
The Globe says that the Algerino pirates are humane when compared with the Germans, and the United States should send warships to bombard t'em.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, APRIL 2ND, 19: 5.
[THBOUGE REUTER': AGENCY.]
MERCANTILE MARINE TO AVENGE
FALABA" OUTRAGE.
LONDON, March 31st. The Secretary to the Mercantile Marine Association says that the Falaba outrago has aroused the determination of the morcantile marine masters to avenge the death of Captain Davis. They also demand guns to defend themselves.
A shipmaster writes that he is still appealing for arms, but so far without
GERMAN AIRMEN AND WARSHIPS IN NORTH SEA.
DUTCH TRAWLERS NARROW ESCAPE.
LONDON, March 31st.
A telegram from Ymuiden states that the skipper of a trawler, fishing on Mon- day in the North Sea, reports that a Gor- man seaplane dropped a bomb when pass ing over him, It narrowly missed the trawler. Two Zeppelins also passed in the neighbourhood of the trawler, which, & short while later, observed a number of German warships. The trawler was stopped and visited by a torpedo-boat, but allowed to proceed. RUSSIAN BLACK SEA FLEET
ACTIVE.
LONDON, April 1st,
OPERATIONS AT THE
GENERAL.
(THROUGH ASTICE'S AGENCY.]
KING GEORGE ON THE DRINK EVILA
OFFERS TO SET AN EXAMPLE OF ABSTINENCE.
LONDON, March 21st. 10.15 p.m.
H.M. King George, in a letter to Mr. Lloyd George, says he fools that nothing
THE
[THROUGH REUTER'A 'KGENOT.]
FALABA'S" AMERICAN
PASSENGER.
HIS DEATH MAY CAUSE GRAVE SITUATION.
WASHINGTON, MApril 1st. While no official notification concerning the drowning of the American subject named Thrasher, who was a nassonger on the Falaba, has arrived, officials view, the situation as fraught with grave possibi
SKIRMISH IN AFRICA. GERMAN CAMP CAPTURED.
but the most vigorous measures can cope lities successfully with the grave situation cxisting in the armament factories. This situation is undoubtedly largely due to drink, which caused delay in the convey- anes of the necessary reinforcements and supplies to aid our gallant troops at the front A continuance of this state of things must result in the prolongation of the horrors and burdens of this terrible
WET.
His Majesty added that, if it should be doomed advisable, he was prepared to set the example of giving up all alcoholic liquor himself, and forbidding its con- sumption in the Royal Household, so that there should be no difference in tris mat tor between the rich and the poor. "THE TRADE"
AND WAR. LICENCEES WILLING TO MAKE SACRIFICES.
LONDON, March 31st, Mr. Johnson, chairman of an associa tion representing 13,000 metropolitan
LONDON, March 31st.
the 4th Mounted Brigade captured a A message from Capetown states that
German camp at Plathern, fifty miles north of Ukamas, with quantities of supplice, ammunition and live stock, well as twelve prisoners
as
wounded.
Our casualties were one killed and two The enemy's casualties were four killed and six wounded.
AUSTRALIA OFFERS ANOTHER CONTINGENT.
LONDON, March 31st.
A messago from Melbourne states that the Commonwealth Premier has offered yet another contingent for the front.
BRITAIN'S REVENUE, SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE.
LONDON, April 1st..
THE
"HANAMETAL."
PRIZE COURT PROCEEDINGS! CLOSED.
The final stage was reached yesterday, in the Prize Court action in reference to the s.s, anametal, which was captured by the Traunch in the China Sea in the early part of the war. The matter cama before Mr. Justion Gompertz, and all that of the draft of the Order mutually agreed romained to be done was tho putting in between the Crown and the cladmant, read as follows William Katz, of Shanghai. The order.
Upon hearing the Attorney-General and counsel for the owner of the slave ship, and by consent, it is ordered that in further: pursuance of the order made herein, that tho above ship, her tackle, apparel and furni ture, and the goods, wares and merchandise, Inden therein, be restored to the cinimant, William Kata, for the use of the owner. thoreof, that thero be no damages, charges that each party bear thier own costs in ean- ur expenses payable by either party, and
expressly agreed by and between the parties nection with the above matter, it boing that no claim of whatsoever nature is to be horeafter made by either of the parties hereto for any costs, damages, charges or expenses in connection with, or incidental to the capturó or above-mentioned ship, but that this order Retention of the
is to be without prejudice to any claim which may have already been made, or may here after be made, in respect of any articles or effects alleged to be missing from the above ship since the date of her capture as a priso of war on the 20th August, 1014.
Mr. Eldon Potter (itriteted by Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, of Messrs Deacon, for the claimant, and the Crown was Looker, Deacon & Harston) appeared represented by the Attorney-General (Mr. J. H. Kemp).
CHINESE AND THE GOSPEŁ
The revenue for the financial your was!
GOOD WORK OF LOCAL SOCIETY. £223,094,060, showing a set increase of
The annual meeting of the Hongkong and New, Territories Evengelisation Socio- Tha principal increases ty was held in the Lecture Hall of Union were Customs, £3,212,000;
Church out Wednesday. The Rev. J. Kirk Excise, £2,742,000; Death Duties, £1,093,000 and adoption of the report and balance sheet. Maconachie presided and moved the Income Tax, £39,150,000. The only The report dealt with work at meren or material decrcase was in stamps, and this ducted by Chinese proschers, teachers oight stations in the New Territory, con-
Exchange transactions. was due to the restriction of Stock and Biblewonen under the saperinten
denge of the Rev. H. R. Wells.
A Petrograd communiqué states that licencees, in an interview, said that for the Russian Black Sou feel have bool-patriotic reasons licence holders vere barded Zungaldas, Kozla, Kilimli and willing to make any necessary sacrifices £28,461,182. Ergli.
for the public good.
Sir Thomas Dewar says that the trade wents to help the Government in every way possible. He appreciated the great sacrifice which might be necessary, DOCKERS ENLISTED UNDER
BOSPHORUS,
PETROGRAD, March 31st.
It is officially announced that the bom bardment of Zunguldak and neighbour ing places has been carried out by ships and seaplanes. Tog during the last three days has prevented the bombardment of the Bosphorus. DARDANELLES OPERATIONS
BESUMED.
LONDON, March 31st. An Amsterdam message states that despatches from Constantinople announce that the Allion have resumed the bon bardment of the Dardanellos
AMSTERDAM, March 31st? German official reports state that the Allied Fleet has resumed the bombard ment of the Dardanelles. Airmen ore reconnoitring, daily.
BOMBARDMENT OF LIBAU.
LONDON, March 31st.
A message from Libau reports that 15 houses word bitim the Geroian bombardment.
RUSSIAN FRONT.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] RUSSIAN CAPTURES IN THE CARPATHIANS.
16,410 PRISONERS AND 12 GUNS.
PEROGLAN, March 31st.
It is officially announced that the
Russians in one sector of the Carpathians betwes March 2011 and March 29th cap- tured 16,410 prisoners and 72 guns,
THE RUSSIAN ADVANCE. CARPATHIANS OFFENSIVE
CONTINUES.
LONDON, April. let. A Petrograd oficial communique states that the Russians advancing near Kras napole forced the Germans, on Tuesday, to retreat, and captured 200 prisoners,
Th The Russian offensive in the Carpa- thians continues. The Russians have captured 1,788 prisoners and five machine-
guas,
SUCCESS OF RUSSIANS IN CAUCASUS.
MILITARY LAW.
LONDON, March 31st. The Government, in order to facilitate the working of the Docke, is enlisting dockers under military law with Army pay in addition, to be guaranteed a mini- mum wage of 35/- per week, overtime to be paid extra.
As an example, the First Dock Batta-
lion of the Liverpool Regiment have ser
geants and corporale, etc., who went Ichaki overalls.
The men join of their own freewill.
Lord Derby. Battalion.
in command of tha
The scheme is at present confined to Liverpool
s
FRONTIER TROUBLE IN INDIA.
LONDON, March 31st,
A Simla communiqué states that 10,000 Frontier tribesmen assembled with a view to attacking Tochi. Consequently, at dawn on the 26th inst., two squadrons of Cavalry, a mounted battery, and a batta lion of Jats and Sikhs, under Irigadier General Fancy with the North Waziristan Militia engaged and defeated the enemy, killing 200 and.
8 200 and wounding 360. Prisoners)
and war material wero taken and the
marauders were driven away.
BELLIGERENTS' LOANS IN
AMERICA
U.S. GOVERNMENT WILL NOT OBJECT,
WASHINGTON, April 1st. Mr. Bryan (Secretary State), in a statement, Baid that the Government had not felt justified in objecting to loans arranged by belligerents with (be United States banks.
"
THE WILLIAM FRYE'S" CARGO.
NOT AMERICAN.OWNED
WASHINGTON, Apel 1st. It is ascertained that the carge of the American ship Willan Frye was not American owned when the Prius Kitel PETROGRAD, March 31st. Fredrich sank the verse Therefore, communiqué to day states, that America will only ask Germany to pay
The Evening Sun states that German the Russian campaign in the Caucangcompensation for the destruction of the
is proceeding succesfully, the Russians advancing from Borchka, along the Chorok riter, and also from Ardanach.
They defeated the enemy and occupied the town of Arivin, across the Chorok
prowess is akin to that of Captain Kidd and the other flyers of the "Jolly Roger.” Instead of terrifying the British, ther Germans had provoked a burning resolu tion to force the war to an end which would be bitter for Germany.
The Evening Post says that it is ti cult to match such wickedness in history,
river.
hull. It is expected that Germany will readily consent, and will exnross regret.
MR. BALFOUR AT THE ADMIRALTY,
LONDON, March siet The Daily News and Leader states that A battle is proceeding on the left wing Mr Balfour has been give a room at in the Sarykamysh region.
the Admiralty.
MARKET PRICES.
At most of the stations good progress has been shown during the year, and at one, Tsun Wan, a commodious new chapel has been opened and is filled with worshippers. In many parts of the Territory there is a manifest readiness aanongst the people to listen and enquire as Christian truth spreads from village copper, to village, and if larger support were forthcoming for the work many new opportunities could be entered upon.
LONDON, March 31st. The following are the latest market quotations:
Tallow, A and 43 rubler, 2/51; linseed (Argentine), 48/3 and 18/6, May and June, paid, The meeting was addressed by the Rev. Bombay 53/ sellors; tamerinds, sketch of the inception and history of the C. H. Hickling, who gave an interesting
buyers; oil, 105, paid; tea, 41,800, prics value; linseed, 587- April and May, Bociety and expressed good hopes for its future, also by Messrs. Wong Shut Fong 1140; Ewy lost 15,600,
1134 pekoes, 101; coconut oil (Ceylon) afloat,
price
NEW SECRETARY FOR R.G.S. Mr. A. R. Hines MA, F.R.S., has been appointed Secretary of the Royal Geographical Society, in succession to Mr. John Scott Keltie, resigned.
and Ku Kai Luk and Mre, Sung Luk Ku.
Of especial interest was the account given by Mrs. Sung of the desire of the Chinese women and girls for education: She described this as the most urgent need of the immediate future,
Itres reported that the erection of a chanel is just about to be commenced at Castle Teak.
SAMPANCHOW LIGHTHOUSE. THE OPENING CEREMONY,
the Sampanchow Lighthouse and Fog The ceremony of the inauguration of Gun took place on the afternoon of the and 30th ult. The invitations were restricted.
fr. Hinks was formerly assistant S retary to the R.G.9, and has been Gresham lecturer in astronomy since 1913. He won the gold medal of the Royal Astronen: Society in 1912, and from 10 to 1913 was R. G. S. lecturer in harveying cartography.]
DEATH OF ANGLO-INDIAN HISTORIAN,
LONDON, March 31st. The death is announced of Mr. Henry George Keono, "the Anglo Indian historian,
to representatives of the various shipping companies interested in the navigation of the Canton River, and to Customs Officials. Amongst those present may be mentioned Mr. Maze, Mr. Stanton, Mr. Robertson, Captain Hillman, R.N Mr. Arnott, Mr. Clarkson, Mr. Fairgrieve and others. The Light and Gun were- started by Mr. Maze, the Canton Commis- sioner of Customs, who, in a short speech,
[The decused was a Fellow of Calenta remarked that the Light just inaugurat- University, and Hon, M.A. if Ostard. Heed formed the last link in an already. ontered the Indian Civil Service in 1817 | kngthy clain of River lights, and would and served in the north-west provinces Canton. The Aga system had been constitute a leading light to the port of Magistrate and Judge for 25 years, relirmg
in 1882, being decorated for general servies adopted, rendering the installation one Among his publications were "Foll, or of the most up to date in the world, He the Alughal Rinpire History of India ”-- regretted the absence of the Engineer-in- and: “ Kadhava Rao Sindhin (Rulers of Chief, but was glad to are his representa- India) Ife also edited an Oriental Biogrative Mr. Arnott, prezent, who had been |phical Dictionary.]
DEATH OF LORD
ROTHSCHILD.
LONDON, March 31st. The death is announced of Lord Rothschild
The deceased, who was also a Baron of the Austrian Empire, was n GV. and an Hon, LL.D. Caniliridge. He had been Lord-Leut, for Buckinghamshire since 1889 and was ako a Lieutenant for the City.of London. He was created a Baron in is interests from 1865 to 1884 and was M.P. for Aylesbury the Litern Barm, who will be succeeded by the I Lionel W. Rothschild, owned about 10,109 acres.]
HAVAS SERVICE]
FRENCH STOCK.
The late
PARIS, March 30th. French Government stock row stands Fr. 12.65
FRENCH WAR VOTE,
at
closely associated with the work during erection, He would also like to mention that considerable assistauor was rendered by the Revenue and Harbour Depart ments, but the brunt of the work fell upo Mr Fairgrieve of the Works Depart inent, who had been resident Buthe Island for 15 months supervising all the opciations, and his services had been invaluable The Commissioner also ex- pressed his thanks to the Steamboat Company for their courtesy in delivering mails en coute to the Foreigners engaged upon the work. Finally, he welcomed the attendence of the representatives of the leading shipping firms
Mr. Stanton replied on behalf of the shipping comparios in a few suitablo and well chosen words...
The Light Station was designed by Mr. Dick, the Engineer-in-Chief to the Maritime Customs. Te is a brick and cutcrete structure built on the summit of the Island, The installation is of the first order, illuminated by an Aga acetylene flash light apparatus. The light is lit at sunset and extinguished at sunrise by an automatic sun valve
The Fog Gun is of the latest type. This is en acetylene gun which is fired during PARIS, March 20th foggy and thick weather, at intervals of The French Senate has passed a vote 30 second. The explosion is caused by regarding advances to the amount of the ignition of mixture of air and Allied friendly countries-Bervin, Bel-megaphone is attached to the izing cham 1,350 millions of francs to be granted to acetylene in an annular space, and a gium, Greece and Montenegro
ber so that the sound may be intensified,