THE WAR.
CROWN
PRINCE DEFEATED.
AGAIN
FUTILE ATTEMPT TO BREAK THROUGH.
BRITAIN'S
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FRENCH MINISTER OF MUNITIONS BOTHA'S GREAT TRIUMPH,
IN ENGLAND.
TRIBUTE TO BRITISH. RULE.
LONDON, July 13th.
General Botha
Mr. Albert Thomas, French Minister of Munitions, has paid a few days, visit to
The triumph of London and had long conference with Mr.
Being interviewed, he is discussed in several foreign new Lloyd George. said his object was not to discuss a policy papers, which agree that it stifies to the upon which Mr. Lloyd George and himself solid foundation and construction of the were in complete agreement, but certain
Empire, based on free institutions. matters of details which could best bo settled by personal talk
In reply to a question as to rumours that there is a certain amount of dis- satisfaction in France with the efforts put forward by Great Britain, he answered
GRATITUDE TO SOUTH that there was not a word of truth in it. The most perfect understanding existed between the Governments of the two AFRICA.
countries and were the struggle long or
COMPULSORY SERVICE.
LORD LANSDOWNE ON REGISTER BILL.
AMERICA AND THE GERMAN REPLY.
FRANCO-BELGIAN FRONT
(THROUGH BRUTER'S AGENCY.] GERMANS DECIMATED, SUCCESSFUL AEROPLANE RAID.
a German movement in the Vosges was defeated.
BRITISH FOREIGN OFFICE CABLE.]
A REVIEW OF THE WEEK'S EVENTS.
LONDON, July 12th. Following are items of news during the week, July 3rd-10th :----
EMPIRE'S GRATITUDE AND ADMIRATION.
LONDON, July 14th.
{THROU@H REUTER'S-AUKHOV.】 BRITISH WAR LOAN. NEARLY £600,000,000 SUBSCRIBED.
LONDON, July 15th.
In the House of Commons, Mr. Me Kenar (Clanecilor of the Exchequer) said that the total subscriptions to the War
Loan
sinounted now
to
nearly £600,000,000. The papers had mentioned £300,000,000, but that was neither expected
SWATOW NOTES.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT]
July 10th.
INTERESTING MILITARY REGULATIONS. .
Our new Government officials are going“
We wish them much success. ahead.
and military have issued Both civil
A list of new military regulations is decrees and proclamations of like import, interesting as giving outsiders an insight! into the ramifications of native customs and temptations open to the common It is something new to have nor desired by the Government, He said soldier.
subscribers contributed Chinese soldiers submitted to strict dis- that 550.000 £570,000,000 through the Bank of England,cipline. We always knew that the for what was vicious and dissolute, As In the House of Commoris Mr. Asquith, and 547,000 persons subscribed £18,000,000 Chinese regarded the solders as a byword
He was not yet, usual cuch regulation or instruction, is-
prefaced by do not" or "bo not." with the soleronity customary on great through the Post Office.
Whint the soldier must not do is. occasions, moved a resolution of admira-able to give figures of the small sume.
Mr. McKenna emphasised tion and gratitude to South Africa. The
The results were The new regulations are divided into two sota.. To one set is attached various £600,000,000 represented new money alone, seldoin relieved by what he should do," without conversions.
degrees of punishment, to the other all the more remarkable as the subscrip- tions we almost exclusively of money
punishment by death. Of the forns there. W46 immediately
are regulations against brawling; exact- which
at presont--were ting goods-by-force;-smoking-opium-and- I gambling; reckless waste and bowdness;
preventing tax collectors; leaving bar- racks without orders; contempt of officers'
short, they wore together ready to double, members of the House listened with the necessary most intense interest, their stolidness treble, quadruple and if increase tenfold their output of munitions being broken by frequent authursts of
warm applause. of war...
After emphasising the leading features
of the Union campaign, Mr. Asquith said
05 the people
that
available.
to -sell their secaritios.
THE NATIONAL REGISTER. Mr. Walter Long has asked the local authorities to be ready to take a national I ask the House at this earliest oppor- unable register of those fit for service of various tunity to testify the admiration and was an exhibition unrivalled in the finan-interference with the military in any way kinds in the second week of August. The gratitude of the whole Empire (cheers)-cial resources of the Empire, and was a Bill authorising this passed both Houses to that illustrious General, who is le demonstration to our Allies and to our Prime Minister of the Union, who has enemies that Great Britain had proved with practically no opposition.
rendered such an inestimable service is faithful to her trusk.
BOTHA'S GREAT SUCCESS.
There is great rejoicing over General the Empire, which he entere I by adoption, Botha's capture of territory as large as and of which he has become one of the Germany and the centre of German most honoured and cherished sons, and intrigue in South Africa. Congratulatory to his dauntless and much enduring telegrams were sent to General Botha by troops, whether they be Burgher or af Mr. Baust Law (Secretary of Blate for British birth, who fought like brethren a cause equally dear the Colonies), Lord Kiteleuer, and the side by side in
to us, broadening the bonds of honour and liberty. (Prolonged cheering.) ↑ *. Governor-General of Australia,
HOW GERMAN PRISONERS ARE
TREATED
AMERICA AND GERMANY,
""A" CRITICAL SITUATION.
WASHINGTON, July 13th. In view of the critical character of the situation between Germany and the United States, the latter's reply is being carefully and deliberately considered. Intimations from White House' point 1
orders; rudeness to weinen; deceiving
Punishable by death are the following: people; absent at roll call; blackmailing.
Refusal to obey orders; joining issue with brigands; espionage; giving : "fals information; tempting fellow soldiers; spreading disaffection; stealing arms; acting fire to houses without orders (a very common practice); rape; in league robbing. If with illegal societies; these regulations are put into fores the career of the soldier will rise in the public, estimation.
THE THORNS AND BRIANS;"' The new Dantai has had a very
set about seconding the General in bring ing to book all the old discharged soldiers who are still the most disturbing element
PARIS, July 13th. 5.35 p.m.
OPERATIONS. IN FLANDERS. Today's communiqué 'states that the
Eye-witness makes some further reports Germans attempted a desperate attack on the Labyrinth under the protection of a concerning the operations in Flanders.
"Mr. Boner Law, in seconding the resoluAmerica demanding such a definite state. ourtain of fire. The assailants were deciThroughout June little occurred of im- mated and completely throw back. The portance, dullness of weather hampering
tinued. communiqué adds that there has been aerial reconnaissano and military opera-A letter, dated June 14th, and published tion, said that the parts played by the went concerning Germany's attitude as legood-reception, and he has immediately
The first week of July in the Fornaris, has aroused some interest. Overseas Dominions came as the greatest determine whether relations can be ean. fierce gronasto fighting in. Argonne, andtions generally.
saw considerable activity round Ypres in A German interned at Fifth Hill Camp, of all surprises to the oneray, From which sinart work by British and French Surrey, writes speaking of the almost every part of the Empire great Armies CHINESE TELEGRAM. in our midst. They are, as the natives say, A equadron of thirty-five aeroplanes, artillery, secured definite though local ideal surroundings, humane treatment of had come entirely of their free will, not Success, and inflicted large losses on the the military, and of the food as being merely to help us in our quarrel, but to
simple but nourishing and plentiful. despite a gale, threw 171 large bombs on a
An interesting incident was the. German strategic railway at Vigneuller enamy.
in 2413 les-Huttorchatels, serving both the region co-operation of artillery men
After doing great of Calonne and the forest of 86 Apromout. infantry attack. The most important supplies were con-execution on German defences at close
All the aeroplanes range, the detachment of a field gun has arrived in England. Commenting on Contrated there, returned safely though vigorously shelled, FAILURE OF CROWN PRINCE'S ARMY.
ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO BREAK THROUGH IN ARGONNE.
PARIS, July 14th. 1.40 a..
The evening ammuniqul Boya:--- The enemy bombarded the British and French lines in Belgium and north of Arras with asphyxiating shells.
The Crown Prince's Army, in great strongih, resumed the offensive in the 'Argenm, and suffered a fresh defeat. Vigorous counter-attacks at points where our line momentarily yielded arrested the enemy's progress, and drove him back. GENERAL.
{THROUGE REUTER'S AGENCY.] COMPULSORY SERVICE. LORD LANSDOWNE'S SIGNIFICANT
STATEMENT.
charged forward with the Infantry when the assault took place..
BRITISH DECORATIONS FOR FRENCH OFFICERS. Prince Arthur, of Connaught has made a tour of the Headquarters of the diffe. rent French armies in order to present An decorations conforred by the King.
ppressive scene occurred at the British General Headquarters where a ceremony of this nature took plaøn. PREMIER AND LORD KITCHENER
AT THE FRONT.
Mr. Asquith and Lord Kitchener also visited the Front, addressed troops in cor tain quarters and visited the neighbouring French General.
GERMANS SMOTHERED BY THEIR OWN GAS.
The employment of poisonous gases by. the Germans hat dangers for themselves In the neighbourhood of Hill 60 ifty men of the German 105th Regiment were recently asphyxiated by gas escaping from
WHAT GERMAN OCCUPATION MEANS.
LONDON, July 14th: a cylinder hit by one of our shells. In the House of Lords, moving the -second reading of the Register Bill, Lord Lansdowne said-If compulsory service ever comes the Register will greatly assist its introduction and will shorten the
To the inhabitants the meaning of a German occupation of their country, even in its mildest form, is illustrated by
CANADIAN - PREMIER IN ENGLAND.
Sir Robert Borden, Premier of Canada,
abundant, but we suffer from lack of the situation, he said our resourons were preparation which in itself is complets evidence that this Empire menaced, no other Power and desired peace. His visi is for the purpose of consulting with the British Government, inspecting certain matters of importance in connection with the war, and to visit the Canadian con tingent. The spirit of the Canadian people, he said, is expressed in the resolve that so much sacrifice by the peoples of the Empire would not be in vain if only it accomplished that a barbarous and merciless militariem should no longer be permitted to overshadow humanity.
(THROUGH REUTLE'S AGENCY.] WOUNDED INDIANS. HOW THEIR COMFORT IS
ASSURED.
...
LONDON, July 13th.
The Official Press Bureau has issued a long description of a two days' visit of Mr. and Mrs, Auston Chamberlain to the Indian hospitals at Brighton Mr. Cham- berlain minutely inspected all the arrangements, especially those for the feeding of the wounded men, which are most elaborate in view of the requirements of the various costes. These are assured
participate in what they regarded as their quarrel. (Prolonged excers.)
No resolution ever submitted to the House secured greater support.
CANADA'S QUOTA. GERMANY'S MISCALCULATIONS.
LONDON, July 14th." At a buncheon at the. Ilouse of Com- mons in honour of the Prime Minister of Cenade (Sir R. L. Borden). Mr. Bonar Law, proposing the toast of "Canada,” said that Britain was proud of what Caneda and the Colonies had dem, and he hoped that one result of the war would be to weld the Empire in unbreakable bends.
Sir R. L. Barden said that four days
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] THE TSINGTAU CUSTOMS. PEKING, July 14tär. Japan has intimated her willingness to consent to the Customs at Thingtau being managed there in the same way as pre- viously under the German regime, but asks for the retention of Japanese Com
Negotiations are missioners proceeding.
there.
MACAO NOTES. [FROM QUE OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
July 12th.
THE REFHEBØSTATION OF THE COLONY AT `LISBON."
The Culony will soon be called upon to elect those who are to represent them at:
Lishon-one Senator, and one Deputy.
KOUNDING UP BEGGARS.
the thorns and briars" that meet thent wherever they go. The district is being gradually got rid of them and villagers and travellers are abundantly thankful. A CHINESE DE WET,
A noted brigand of the name Chin
Thin-li has been run to earth, He is th
native of Kityang county. This man has hadjo" wild and exciting career—often running big risks and having hairbreadth escapes--slipping like De Wel, but liko De Wet captured at last. Both of the late officials who died recently offered rewards for him.dead or alive. 'The secrets of his movements were known to a spy who gave the necessary information to the police. He was traced to his đen, where he was seized and immediately beheaded, in case his followers should rally and effect his escape. This is certainly a rough and ready method of dealing with this
dangerous person. He named himself Ta Sien-fung (Chief Pioneer),
HOLDIERS AND OPIUM.N
I fear one's respect for the Chinesci
It was: knowledge of their conduct known to the authorities of a county town that a certain man was going to a certain market place in a certain day to buy
Soldiers followed on his track and waylaid him. On his return journey · he was met by the soldiers, who imme diately deprived him of his opium, setting himself free! They knew quite woll what to do with the opion!
before the outbreak of war he telegraphed the Imperial Government to the effect. There are two candidates in the held for soldiers does not improve with increased each position. For Senator there is Dr. that if war broke out Canada would re-Gonsalves Pereira, who resides in Lisbon, (Cherire.) The and Dr. Cezar d'Andrade, a resident of gard it as her own.
Macao. The candidates for the post of resources of the Empire were abundant, Deputy are Dr. Leitao and Lieut. Vil-opium. almost unlimited, and he had no fear of links, the future. The whole Empire was pro pared to take its part. He dwelt on the miscalculations of Germany about the Empire, which to-day was more strongly united than ever, ready to fight to the death. South Africa, with the heroic figure of General Botha in the conquered German Colony, was a real picture of When peace came what the Empire was. there would be complex problems for the consideration of the Dominious, bat
A NEW EPIDEMIO
Sr. Ferreira, the Administrator, is to be congratulated upon taking steps to round up the crowd of beggare infeating the Colony, deporting those who do not belong
In three Chinese provinces permission the Chinese hospital. This is an institu- to buy opium is given, These three ar to Macao and sending those who do into
in Kwangtung I have heard it said that thon which should do a great deal more for Kwangtung, Kongsi, and Kongau, and the Chinese community of the Colony th
Now that the Govern- anyone in the event of suffering pain. it actually does. ment has forced the Hospital to receive or illness may procure the drug. The these beggars, it is to be hoped that the remark was made, "Half Kwangtung Government will also see to it that the will fain illness then 177 Hospital keeps them and provides them with food and clothing.
DIRTY MARZETS AND DILAPIDATED STREETS.
interval between the decision to resort to what is going on in Belgium and France by the Casto Committees, who watch all doubtless they would find wise and great are municipal markets rented from the to good conduct.
details
Mr. Chamberlain fold the Sepoys shortly returning to India, cured, but in-
solutions.
THE SOUTH WALES MINERS.
A MODERN WISE MAN" OF CHINA. In one of our magistracies there hap pens to be an officer whose hobby it is to paper his judgment hall with scrolls on We have many markets in Macao. Some which are written excellent exhortations
Amongst several hu dreds of exhortations the following Benado; while others are privately own. od, Many are clean and well-managed, occur: People should live at peace with Fellow clansmen always as markets should be; and some are not as each other.
There is one love each other. Exhort one another to clean as they ought to be.
This magis tion of the municipal authorities might be Never enter into lawsuits.
The street is not trate outrivals Chu Pak Lao, the ancient specially directed. more than about two metres wide and some wise man of China demolition work which was begun there many months ago and never completed has Yet it
tompulsion and its application. In the In some places Germans have articles last few months the stream of men has required by troops manufactured in loca boon flowing in much more rapidly and in factories by the simple method of arrest great volume. Then there came the streaming the managers refusing to undertake valided home, of the welcome awaiting MR. LLOYD GEORGE'S FIRM STEP in Praia do Manduco to which the atton-husbandry. Pay your taxes in due time.
BUC work. In one case where the
of munition workers. But before the war employés struck as a reply to the Incar
them in India, and of the arrangements for their return to their homes. He also ammoxinced that an establishment would be provided for the supply of artificial
LONDON, July 13th. The delegrates at Cardiff have frequently refused to listen to their own Executive. The latter's recommendation to continue
made the street w heap of ruins.
is ended the case may be reversed. It is ceration of their officials, workmen to the impossible to say whether we shall bring number of some hundreds were themselves the war to its proper conclusion without ( sentenced to a term of imprisonment only limbs. The patients were greatly cheered work on day to day contracte or take a is a mud-used route from the Praia to greatly improve matters if the Govern- to terminate when they signed a document by the reports received of the reception of ballot of the miners was rejected. The the central portions of the town. It would conpulsion. Then we shall be better offsetting forth that their return to work
Secretary, Mr. Richardson, afterwards ment would entirely open the Pateo de stated that now everything would depend Pileto, and encourage the building f rows of good-class houses in the thorough fare. In other cases workmen have been shut
on the Government's action. up in factories and kept without food till In one factory they continued working.
with the Bill than without
The Bill was read a second time.
BOMBS IN STEAMERS. MORE "KULTURED WORK" IN AMERICA.
was voluntary.
a notice was posted that any proprietor of a factory that closes down will be find 100 marks a day during stoppage of work.
NO POISONOUS GAS USED BY
ALLIES IN GALLIPOLI.
New York, July 13th. The authorities are investigating a con- spiracy to place bombs în steamships. Detectives are watching piers where muni- tions am being foaded. Arrests are The War Offos aunounces that it is expected of leading German-Americans, absolutely untrue that poinous gas is who organised the placing of bombs in being employed in any form by the Allied
Forces in the Eastern Mediterrine ships.
their comrades in Bombay, of comfortable hospital trains provided to take them up country, and of the warm-hearted crowds at the railway stations.
GERMAN INTRIGUES INA
PERSIA.
LATER
Mr. Lloyd George, in connection with the South Wales miners' disaffection, announces that a Proclamation will be LONDON, July 13th issued to-day under the Munitions Act, Reuter learns that the Persian Govern-making it an offence to participate in a ment has stopped a caravan under the strike without previous orbitration. German agent, Dr. Pugin, which had atarted from Ispahan for Meshed, while Swedish gendarmerie disarmed & number of Austrians who accompanied him.
Wasmuth, the German Consular agent at Shiraz. has been recalled to Teheran.
SIR EDWARD GREY,
Losnos, July 15th. Bir Edward Grey was at the Foreign Offley yesterday wearing smoked glasses, but his sight has markedly improvel.
TENNIS LEAGUE.
H.K.C.O. UNIVERSITY.
The matches postponed from Saturday, July 3rd were played yesterday on the former'e ground.
Score:
THE BANTA CASA DA MISERICORDIA,
H. Hancock and Hewitt (H.K.C.C.) The following gentlemen have bee appointed to compose the Committee of the lost to Wei Wing Lok and Yung Hin Santa Casa da Misericordia for the year Lun 6-4; beat Ng Szo Kwong and Ng 1935-1916--Provedor, F. J. Rodrigues; Sze Cheong 83; beat A. H. Rumjah Members J. C. Vidigal, A. A. Cabaco, and Ho Wing Kin 11-0.
Murphy and Cary (H.K.CC.) beat Wei J. M. Lopes, and A. M. da Silva. The first three members were appointed Wing Lok and Yung Hin Lun, 6-3; besk by the Government and the remaining two Ng Be Kwong and Ng 820 Cheong 74; were elected by the members of the Santa beat A. H. Rumjabu and Ho Wing Kin 183 and Mans beat Wei Wing Lok and Class
Hall Yung Hio Lúa 7-4 lost to Ng Sz Macdo is this week to have a second Kwong and Ng Bre Cheong --; heat Au
It will bear the name Rumisha and Ho Wing Kin 10-1 weekly newspaper- of Oriente Portuguez
H.K.C.C. 19 gams; University 39.
ANOTHER NEWSPAPER.