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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MAY 15TH, 1915.
THE CONTROL OF MODERN
BATTLES.
FROM FIRING LINE TO
HEADQUARTERS.
are
THE SUBMARINE ATTACK ON
THE THESEUS?" AN EXCITING ADVENTURE.
Particulars last month reached Mosers. Alfred Holt & Co. from Captain L. M Beran of the steamer These is, which recurtly arrived at Gibral tar, of his thrilling adventure with a The submarins on the outward passage. vasel, which is of 6,743 tony gross, left Liverpool about March 27th, bound for Java and other ports.
"At 7 a.m. on March 20th, when the ship was about 40 miles south-west of the Bis op Rock Lighthouse, a submarine was sighted about 21 miles on the starboard quarter. Captain Bevan increased the speed of his vessel to the uttermost, but the submarine slowly overhauled the Thesauts and hoisted the German naval ensign and the international code signal ૉડ ૫૪ M.W. Stop instantly"). notice was taken of the first signal another
terass, lighting up in their chilly radiaze the battered parapets, the dark patches of blood, the still forms of the dead lying among the ruins and debris, or half immersed in the water which fill trenches, ditches, and shall' craters. Nour at hand the darkness is (FROM AN EYE-WITNESS AT HEADQUARTERS.), pierced by the flashes of rilles, while, far *Wity to the front and on the flanks, the dis- The chain of command which links up the charges of the guns are reflected in the sky troups in the firing line with the Generalike day play of summer lightningAlthough Headquarters has already been described there is no cessation of fighting at night, it generally, but a short account of how the becomes possible to communicate more freely system works during an nation, and how the with the fighting troops, to discover the fighting is controlul by the superior com- exact fination, and make plans for the manders, may assist to a comprehension of follow ig conditions by day and night- the conduct of the recut operations at Nouya Chapelle. As has already been in whichra divisional commander and his staff pointed out, it is, nowadays, impossible for have to think and construct their plans and By man to have a general survey of to act. The distracting indices are my attle, except, pertups, of a small action in for, above all, does the atmosphere of a battle favourable country offering an exceptionally breed wild rumours. They are brought by extended view, and even in that case it the wounded, by firel, garwrenght men from would be impossible for him to gain any the trenches who have just been relieved, and accurata ples of what was going on. For by others who have not been in the fighting intelligence of the actual progress of the hut have been effected by what they have fighting, therefore, the higher commanders seen. They are of all kinds, from tales of are entirely dependent upon telephone or quite impossible achievement to harrowing motor disqatch riders. means a battle can be follow by this stories of imaginary disasters, constructed signal was hoisted on the submarine, only then upon a foundation of the sight of mugled roading Heave to or I will fire into tally, a fairly accurate conception of itsmen. They vary according to the limited
you,"
This signal also being ignored, course can be obtained from the continuous experience of individuals in different portions. Are was opened from the submarine with stream of messages coming in from the front of the field, their imagination, and the
a machine-gun, At 8.30 a.m. the Gerinan. During the actual fighting the brigade mental and physical strain they have unler had reduced the distance and opened fire commanders will probably be ensconced in dugouts, cellars, or sandbag shelters, within But the direction of operations is unt the with a 2-in. gun from her after-deek and a few hundred yards of the firing line, only concern of the General and his staff. hoisted the signal Abandon the ship." Communication from them forward to bat There are the innumerable questions of She continued to fire at intervals, but talion headquarters will be by telephone or administration, the relief of troops which having to make a broad sheer just ground orderly, and the telephone will also connect have engaged for a long time, the supply of each time she did so. The German was them with the divisional headquarters in those in the front line with ammunition and all the time endeavouring to get on either rear, through which information is passed on food-often a task of immense dithculty-the quarter of the Theses with the intention to corps and Army Headquarters. The only evacuation of the wounded, and many other evidently of torpedoing the ship, but the way in which the commander of any unit, be points requiring a grasp of details, a quick tours was continually changed to defeat it battalion, brigade, division, or Armstacision, and a discriminating appreciation this object. The chuse continusd-and-at-
● Corps can actively influence Lattle of the chief issues at staké.
10.30 a final attempt was made by the sub- is by throwing into the fight a body of fresh
marine to get on the quarter of the troops which have not been employed, and
Theseus, the distance separating the two he has for this purpose in every case a por tion of his force in reserve, at his own
vessels at this time being only about 250 be
to 300 yards. disposal, for use ay may-
This movs being again de His required.
feated, the German then stoppsi, pre- power of control is especially limited in modern war by the hail of lead and iron
sumably to discharge a torpedo, but the which sweeps over the whole area near the
Pesce, being to windward and the sa front line, and, in such operations as are now
haring inerrased, the submarine was at in progress, by the inevitable confusion
times completely enveloped, and gave up resulting from close-quarter fighting in on- closed country.
the chase and turned to the westward in the direction of a small steamer which
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ENEMY VESSELS IN DUTCH EAST INDIA:
ARRANGEMENTS FOR RELEASE.
OF GOODS.
The following Press communiqué is issued by the Department of Commerce and Industry, dated Simla, the 19th April, 1915:-
It is announced for general informand the Norwegian flag painted on her tion that His Britannic Majesty's Consul rides. General at Batavia, Java, has agreed to Although the attack of the submarine fake forutal application for the delivery with her machine-gun did no apparent of goods on board German and Austrian damage, the fire from the 3-in, gun with vessels gheltering in the Netherlands exploding shells was far more effective. Indies ports with the excrption of those even shell were fired, five of which struck in Padang and Sabang Sumatra, the the Themens. Two entered the stern above conditions for which are separately the main deck, two struck the mainmast, stated below. Persons interested in these and one went through the starbord stake- General, at goods are invited to supply the Consul bold ventilator and the upper bridge to the fure rigging, cutting through a steel the forecastle deck, the iron rails. hatch, shroud. Exploding, it did daniago to tarpaulins, etc. The mainmast was much damaged, and the sailors and firemen's quarters in the poop were wrecked.
the British Consulate, Batavia, with full details of the shippers and (or) consignees, the nature of the goods, marks, etc., the vessels in which shipped and such further information as will enable the Consul General to make formal application in the first instance. If delivery of the cargoes is desired, Bills of Lading, in triplicate if possible, should be forwarded with full instructions as to whether the parties interested agree to A description of the scene presented by accept the conditions imposed by the avait the hral judgment in the Saidin headquarters during an action will Master of these vessels, or prefer to case ac desire him to institute legal proceedings on their behalf.
is, in fact, in the power of quick decisions as to where and how to employ reserves that genoralship to a great extent lies,
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TUG CAPTAIN'S BRAVERY. The steam-tug Homer, of South Shields, Captain Gibson, had an exciting encoun-
THE HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS.
ORDERS UT LIRUT.-COL. A. CHAPMAN, V.D.
JOINED
1. Sapper D. G. Marshall jobed time: Corps on 17th installotted Corpa No. 1844, and pose to Engineer Company.
LEAVE.
2.The usdormentioneil
granted
leave of absence as followsi : --- -Private D.-A. Purves from 15 May,
1915 to 16th June, 1915, Private . G. Herridge from 13th May,
1913 to 15th July, 1016.
PARADES.
Parades for to-day (Tuesday). 5.10 p.m. Centre Section M. G. Co.-. Company Drill and Skirmishing at Kowloor
Doekes. Lingk leaves Statue Pier at 4.30 p.m. 5.15 p.m. Civil-Service-CoRifle-overs"
cises and Bayonet fighting at Head- quarters.
5.30 p.m.. Nos 1 and 2 Sections Artillery Battery and Left Section M. G. Cố. Aiming Drill and Musketry Exercises at Hoadquartors. Sergeant Bullock will attend.
5:30 pm. Right Section M. G. Co- Trained men, lecture: Reernita, Squad drill at Headquarters. 5.30 p. Left Half Scouts Co-Squad
··· dvíÙ ̈ ̄nð“ Rifle exercises at Head-
quarters.
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SMOKING CONCERT, 22ND, MAX, 1915, 4.Tickets of admission, price $1.00 each, for members of the Corps and their friends, may be obtained (fol^gnsh. only) from 0. Cs. Companies, or Sections, or from Serg-Major Higly at Volunteer Headquarters, on and after this date,
Members of the Shropshire Light Infantry will be admitted without tickets.
DETALIZ
5On duty at Headquarters and Kow-
loon:-
From 7 a.m. to-day to 7 a.m. 19th inst.:
Right Half Scouts Cor.
Officer on duty: Lieut. Waall. From 7 n.. 19th to 7 a.ni. 20th inst.:
Left Half Scouts Cov
Officer on duty: 2nd Lieut. Murphy. Orderly Officer for week: Lieut Preston. Orderly Sergeant for week: Corpl
Carpenter,
G. E. STEWART, Capt., Adjutant, H.K.V.C.
THE VOLUNTEER RESERVES.
ORDERS BY MAJOR WAKEMAN, O.C.M.E.V.A.
HONGKONG, 17th May, PARADES.-Section 3 of A. Co., Section 2 of
B. Co. and Sections 2, 3 and 4 of G Co. will parade outside the Law Courls at 5.15 p.m. to-day (Tuesday),'. May 19th, dress, drill order.
A., R. and C. Companies, with the caception of Section 1 and 2 of A. Co., will parado outside the Law Courts at 6:15 pm. on Friday, May 21st, dress -drill order.
D. Co. will not parade this week. Recruits will parade under Sergt.-Major
Bond on the Cricket ground-at-5.15- p.m. on May 17th, 20th and 24th, dress:
W. L. CARTER, Capt..
Adjutant, H.K.V.R
-SPECIAL-POLICE-RESERVE.
L'AILADER,
The distance covered during the chaso was about 57 miles, and explosive distress signals were from time to time fired from the Theseus with the hope of attracting the attention of some of His Majesty's ships. The speed of the Theseus during but even so it is possible the submarine the chase reached from 16 to 17 knots might have overhauled her had not the sea beci rough, which tondeat-to-reduco The headquarters are situated in a large tions (arranged after discussion with the ing letter or number could be made out.
drill order, The following are the terms and condi- the sped of the German. No distinguish- square farmhouse, close to a high rosel, not much more than a mile from the battle line. Masters and Agents) on which delivery None of the crew of the Theseus was in- may be effected() Payment of full rd, and the damage to reason being Outside it is a collection of motor cycles, with freight to original destination; ()all above water temporary repairs only their riders, waiting to carry messages. Every Signature by consigues or his Agent at a will be needed. how and agnia a cyclist starts off with a dis. General Averago Bond, bank guarantee patch or a fresh one dalies up. Down the of payment of General Average, and a read, road, towards the rear,
passes an almost con- deposit of cash varying in the case of tinuous streamof wounded men, some slightly various vészels and various goods from wounded, with bandaged heads or hands, on-o-per-cent, on account of General Averter in the English Chanel with a Ger- foot, others in motor or horse ambulances, More cheering is the sight of the little groups of prisoners which from time to time
pass Thatering have ja one Histance bien in the same direction. Siding quietly along the subject of a civil action in the local in the contrary direction come the empty Dutch Court at Medan (East Coast of arabulances full of stretchers, the bearers Sumatra), in which the Nestlé and Anglo- scated inside, most of them awaying to and Swiss Milk Company, Limited, sazd the marine, and ordered to abandon the ship, The captain was challenged by the sub- fro fast asleep, for they have been working Captain of the Gerinan ss. Seanba in which he refused to do. The submarine night and day. At the roadside is drawn regard to a large cargo of milk in tins altered its course and came up on the upa long line of ammunition wagons, and, AT PRICES WHICH COMPARE FAVOURABLY WITH THOSE OF ANY l kinds. In the fields and enclosures are the 28th December last decided against and this time firing a shot over the bridge. further down, is a collection of transport of consigned to the formes. The Court on other side of the tug, again challenging,. OTHER ESTABLISHMENT IN THE FAR EAST.
inore ammunition wagons with rows of horses the Master's claim for General Average Captain Gibson, after waiting until the picketed alongside.
and restowage expenses, but against this submarine was abeam, cast off the hawser The din of tatt le has been so often describdecision it is understood the Master has and steamed at full speed. He steered 10A, DES VŒUX ROAD, HONGKONG. at this point specially overwhelming, because
el that it need not be done again. But it-is-appealed to the High Court at Batavia.straight for the submarine, but owing to Shippers or consigners of cargo in things the heavy sea missed the hostile craft by this is the region of our artillery positions, parts have in some cases complied with about 3ft. During this mancuyro the and the roar of our own guns close nil round the terms, especially when the cargo has submarine fired at the bridge and wheel- ASAHI
is mingled with the sound of the explosion been of a perishable nature, but the house of the tug, shattering the windows of the shells fired at them. The air is pulsat majority have refused the terms and are and woodwork The captain escaped in- ing with sound.
awaiting the final decision of this Dutchjury. The tug gave chass for about 10 Courts in the Scandia case.
minutes, and then went away.
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man submarine. The tug was 15 miles off St. Catherine's proceeding up the At Channel, having in tow the French barque General de Sonis, laden with grain and bound for Sunderland.
The following is a complete list of Ger- || Homer subsequently arrived in man and Austrian vessels sheltering in Helen's Roads.
PIRACY.
The
St.
the Netherlands East Indies Ports other The barque General de Sonis was pick- than thon at Padang and Sabunged up by a Dover tug. (Sumatra):--Angkin. Anhalt, Ayothia, Meche, Manita, Malaya, Hohenfels, LORD INCHCAPE ON SUBMARINE
oikeaturm, Keongani, Kwong Ik, Tune- bury, Lubeck, Lindén, Ninive, Offenbach, Orora, Roon, Silesia, Stolberg, Sydney, Tempo, lan, Uhenfels, Wismar and
angkat.
Inside the house everything scens to. depend on maps. In one room, seated at a collection of tables, are officers of the opera- ious branch of the divisional stuff bonding over large maps on which they record every change of position of the troops as soon us it is reported and pass the information back to corps headquarters. As the reports from the front come in one by one, the whole struggle being enacted a mile or two away
sion House on the occasion of the presen- Lord Inchcape, speaking at the Man- is made partially clear. Now a message tells
tation to Capt. Beil, of the Thordis, for of a battalion checked in front of one of the enemy's trenches by barbed wire and machine As recently reported by Reuter, the folship, which has not the speed to escape sinking a German submarine, said the guns, which means heavy losses. Perhaps lowing are the conditions arrived at be tli next is to the effect that some brigadier tween the London Chamber of Commerce be sank, and therefore attack was the best from a submarine, was almost certain to Jas sent his last reserves forward to work and the owners of enemy vessels shelter-means of defence. Admiral Von Tirpitz round the "ank of the enemy holding in at Padang and Sabang (Sumatra), never made a greater mistake than when certain pizike A third way notify the and sanctioned by the British Govern he imagined that his "sink at sight." or capture of prisoners, of signs of demoraliza- tion shown by the cremy in a certain quarter next, by which the release of cargoes be his ten minutes to get into the boats | of the field?, 1f our troops being in hot longing to British, allied or neutral mer would bow the heart of the British sailor parsait à little later arther merchants may be effected Payment of 75 for of those who took passage-in-British- the capture of a hostile trench by a bomb per cent of freight where it has not been ships. Their attitude was summed up in party and of its conversiour for the use of prepaid, plus payment of 4 per cent, of Four side.
invoiced value of cargo to cover port and Caledonia, when he said "good-bye" THE aremark by Captain Dowell, of the There is a hall for a short space; the can-refuga expense. Precautions will be him. Capt. Dowell said: "If we see one, nomade dies down and becomes fitful, and in taken to prevent payments before delivery air, we shall either sink him or give him MACGREGOR & Co. distant fire of rifles and machine-guns. Then fused if ingcessible. In order to obviate.
the compative-stillness-can-be heard the of cargoes and delivery will only be re
a good run for his money." suddenly our artillery begins to speak afresh, this conceivable diflculty of inaccessibi and a message cones through: "The eneiny lity, all owners of cargo on board these are massing for a counter-attack." Louder vessels should communicate direct with and louder swells the volume of sound as WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. the fire of one battery after another is die and forward Bills of Lading to Messrs. ectel on to the target offered, and the throb Harrisons & Crosfield, of Batavia, who of the Maxinus grows more insistent. For have consented to act as Agents for the chose who cannot see what is going on there release of these cargoes. is now a period of suspense until the next report states laponically that the counter attack has been repulsed. To picture what has happened at the scene of action between the receipt of the two messages demands little imagination...
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The following is a list of chemy yssels sheltering at Padang and Sabang (Sumatra): Arsterturm (Sabang). Sa fell Petesch (Sabang), Drachenfels, (Sabang) Enden (Sabang) freres (Sabanz), Kleist (Padang). Hoerde, Numidia (Sabang), Preuss (Sabang), The day wears on and the night comes. Rheinland (Padang), Schunfels (Sabang), Throughout the hours of darkness, fares go Shanin, (Sabang) Senadin (Sabang), up into the sky over the battlefield, and the and Westmark (Sabang). beams of searchlights occasionally waniler
NIGHT ON THE BATTLEFIELD.
GERMAN ASPHYXIATING
MACHINE
May 17th and 18th, as ordered in issues of the Press an evening of the 15th and morning of the 17th." *USKETRY MEETING, MAY 2nd and Arh.
Kowloon Old City Ranges,
Launches will be run from Pottinger Stroot Wharf (straight down from the Central Polico Station) by the Wing Shon Steam Inunch Co. as set out below and na return fare of 20 cents, Members are warned that they will pro
ceed to the Ranges in the following
order...
Class A.-(Mea who have had no mus ketry pinetice) will leave y launches at 8.45 a.m. sharp on Sunday, May 23rd, and commenco firing at 10 am. Class (Men, who have bad little or no experience of target practice) will leave by launches at 12.30 noon sharp, on Sunday, May 23rd, and will come. mence firing at 2 p.m.
Class C-Mer armustomed to targot practice) will leave hy launches at 9am on Monday, 24th, and will com- mence firing at 10.15 m. Class C in- cludes the mer competing for the E. H. Sharp Championship Truncheon. Launches will return to Hongkong each
day at-4.30 p.m. and p.m. Members must make their own provi
sion as to food. Liquid refreshment will be obtainable on the Ranges. Full details as to all arrangements for the Meeting are being handed to Bergeants and Constables in charge of Platoons, by whom all their mon will he duly warned. Leave to be absent from the Meeting
must be obtained.
KOWLOON PARADES.
Enless otherwise ordered, members of the British Company residing in Kowloon who have sent their names to Mr. A. H. Hewitt will parade at 6 p.m. on Tues Ghys and Thursdays at the Water Palico. Station.
F. C. JENKIS, A. 8. P. (Reserve).
GERMAN PLOT IN CANADA.
KARNOW ESCAPE OF COBALT TOWN.
The authorities at Toronto, says the
A German prisoner in Frence has stated Times correspondent, indicate that son- that in the course of his military servies sational evidence will be produced against he received instructions bow to use the the three Germans arrested and held Brändrochre,' the machine designed without hail for conspiring to blow up to asphyxiate defenders during an attack the dynamite magazine of the Nipissing It consists of a stick, at the end of whisl Mining Company, Cobalt, Investigation a brass tube about 23 inches long and two shows that a 20ft. fuse was used, ending. inches in diameter is fixed. This tube is in a stick of dynamite, which would have filled with a mixture of grease, oil and exploded over 2,000 sticks, or nearly thres tons of the most powerful explosive salphuric acid.
At the bottom of the tube is an inflam-known. By some chance the fuse went mahle substance and a percussion appli out within half an inch of the stick of ance which the man works by means of dynamite which it was intended to ignite.
a small chain after having fixed the Thus the town of Cobalt and its sur-
Brandrochre into & Icophole.
roundings were saved by half an inch,