THE WAR.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 5TH, 1916
DESPERATE BATTLES IN
POLISH THEATRE.
ENORMOUS COST OF ENEMY'S PROGRESS.
BRITISH ATTACK IN GALLIPOLI.
IMPROVED POSITION OF AUSTRALASIANS.
REPORTED RESUMPTION OF BATTLE OF YPRES.
RUSSIA'S
NEW SPIRIT.
THE NEAR EASTY
RUSSIAN FRONT
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.} THE FIGHTING BEFORE. WARSAW.
GERMAN VERSION OF THE POSITION IN POLAND,
AMSTERDAM, August ärd. The most significant passage in the intent. Berlin communiqué is that: "Along Narow front and before Waraw there has beon minor fighting."
AUSTRO ITALIAN FRONT.
(THROUGH REUTER'S ADIMOT:) STEADY PROGRESS OF THE ITALIANS.
ROME, August 3rd. A communiqué slates that Austrían at- tempt to re-capture Mount Modetia und other positions in Caruso, and Momé Scibusi in Carso were repulsed with heavy
loss.
The Italians in Carso continue to make slow but steady progress. They took 315 prisoners on Monday.
GENERAL.
{TEROZOR ZEUTER'S AGENCY.] A STRIKING REVELATION. GERMAN PRE-WAR PROPOSAL. TO SUPPRESS BELGIÙN.
LONDON, August 4th.. - A telegram from Havre, says that Ger muny, four months before the war, pro posed to France the partition of the Belgian Congo, and the sappression of Belgium from the list of independent
nations.
This striking revelation is contained in
{THROUGH BHÜTERʼ6 KGENOT.]
RUSSIA AND JAPAN,
M. SAZONOFF AND A "CLOSER 'ALLIANCE."
PETROGRAD, August 3rd.
ANNIVERSARY OF THE WAR. IMPRESSIVE SERVICE AT ST.
negotiations had boon published, had been recited a thousand times, and were indin- putable. An answer was due to river-from- JOHN'S CATHEDRAL
any who took up the easy attitude that' The war anniversary córvice at St both sides were about equally to blame. John's Cathedrad was of a most impres That was not so, Harely in a great wat sive character. The body, of the edifice had it been less so. There was a balaaed The Russian Foreign Ministor, M.was filled with members of the general of right and wrong, and none could rid public, the military and bary, and when themselves of the duty of finding out where Sazonoff, speaking in the Duma, referred the large congregation knelt in silent the balance lay by protesting that they in warm terug to Japan's services in the prayer for those who are fighting, the
hated war, and Blarning indiscriminately war. The experiences of the last decade, wounded and dying, and, finally, for all that took part in it. It was clear in the conscience of every Briton, that we he said, proved that friendly neighbour those who have laid down their lives-for
werd well disposed toward our German liness betwern Russia, and Japan was per- their country, the scene was a touching |
as it was so impressively reverent.
neighbour, that our country and its-
·fectly possible and reciprocally advan
The service opened with evening prayer Colonies were open to his enterprise; and tageous. Our relations with Japan to the 3rd Collect, special and appropriate
that not till he began to use aggressive should be the forerunners of a still closer lossoms being read by the Rev. V. H. Copley ABiance. Ong friendly relations with Moyle. This was followed by the first words and build up a threatening, Navy Japan and China assured its that the rendering of the special anthem, "O] did our country contemplate even the negotiations between the two countries Lord God, Thuu strength of my health." possibility of war with him. So math subsequent to the capture of Kipuchas Then, all kneeling, the Bishop read the was this the case, that it was difficult for For the the average Brithm to account in his own special penger of intercession: would in powise compromise Russian King and all in authority for the mind for the extraordinary, immoderato interests and enabled us to follow the soldiers of our King and his Allies; for hatred which is bring breathed out against negotiations with complete calm, even in the sailors of the Allied fleets; for the
us all over the German Erapine. We do the most critical stages. Both countries, airmen and all who are called to positions appreciated our attitude highly. There of special peril; for the sick and wounded not reciprocate it, grievous as is the pro-
war sus given. sume relations of confidence with Chinnad all who minister, to them; for the Yucation which Germany's conduct of the dying; for those who have died;
The preacher wont cũ te Buy that enabled as to arrive at a definite agres-prisoners of war; merchant segmen; thesis. ment concerning Mongolia.
in anxiety or sorrow; for complete vic | nothing could ever blet out Germany's tory and a righteous peace; for the nation { meral collapie as evidened in the over- a Belgian oficial Grey Book published THE NEW SPIRIT IN RUSSIA. and for our enemies. Finally, a fervent ruaning of Belgium, the sacking of her
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]. OPERATIONS IN GALLIPOLI. | today.
MORE TURKISH TRENCHES
TAKEN.
LONDON, August 3rd. General Sir Jas Hamilton report, that on the 2nd inst a successful attack was made on a network of Turkish trenches on the right of the Australian and New Zealand corps, after a bombardment and The Germans claim some progress in the explosion of three mines. These see the Northern region, but the army oftions were immediately occupied and General Woyrsch is practically at a stand-another section was rushed with the still northward of Ivangorel. The com- bayonet.
The Turks did not attempt to muniqué says that Genera} von Koevers counter-attack, has achieved success before the west front of Ivangard, taking 2.000 prisoners, an 1
32 guns.
General von Mackensen again met with stern resistance, but the Germans claim -success after a day's lighting, and say that the Russians are taking up new positions, but the tone of the communique and the small number of prisoners claimed
minimise the idea of a big success,
THE RUSSIAN VERSION.
PETROGRAD, August 4th. Last night's communiqué describes the Continuance of desperate fighting round Warsaw, the Germans only progressing et the cost of enormous losses.
The enemy on the Narew front delivered repeated attacks at the mouth of the Schkye, where the Russian trenches con- stantly changed kinds and hayonets were freely used.
The sanguinary battle "north-east of Rozan is still undecided.
The Germans who crossed the Vistula on Sunday, after tremendous losses, captured a pertion of the great forest north of Matzaevitze.
A big battle is now in progress east of Ponieviesz, while engagements are more Frequent west of Kovno.
LATER, The Australasian success, reported by General Sir Ian Hamilton, has materially improved their position in that part of the northern theatre near Galatepe. The result has been the gain of the crest of a ridge.
The operation was necessary because the Turkish trenches were begin- ning to endanger the safety of an advance post called "Tasmania Post." Seventy Turks were killed in the trenches. FRANCO-BELGIAN FRONT,
{THROUGH LEUTER'S AGENUT.] BATTLE OF YPRES REPORTED RESUMED.
AMSTERDAM. August 3rd. Messages from Courtrai mate that heavy lighting has been resumed on the Ypres front. There have been a continual thander of guns and violent detonations and explosions of mines. A long stream of wounded is arriving at Courtmi, BOMB FIGHTING ON FRENCH FRONT.
A letter from the Belgion ex-Minister to Berlin proves absolutely that Herr von Jagow made this proposal.
WAR DECLARATION DAY. RUSSIA'S WARM TRIBUTES TO BRITAIN'S PART.
Losnos, August 4th.
PETROGRAD, August 3rd.
lation, forgetting political quarrel, white the authorities give hepevolent attention to the interests of loyal citizens without distinction of race, language, or religion; and finally demanding the immediate pro-
[prayer, was offered that the present dis tress "nuny be overruled for the advance ment of God's Kingdom: That we in be brought through strife to lasting peace; and that all the antions of the
ship for the promotion of Thy glory, and
towns, the murder of her citizens, the system of hostage-holding ning and fire-raising, which was all the atonement the hosts of the Katter had offered for the -- admitted wrong of that shameful invasion.
set
The new spirit in Itussia is shown in a resolution adopted by the Duma not to conclude peace till victory is complete; recognising that the nearest way to victory world may be united in a firmer fellow- Whilst written hisury lasted, or heman is the willing assistance of the whole popa-the good of all mankind. The service memory endured. these things which
was really one heartfelt prayer for all Germany had done would be spoken of i
a memorial of her, together with the whole those actively engaged in the great cut- flict, for those who are feeling all its sad subsequent tale î;f piracy and prison, horrors and misery, and that a righteous surely, the mostly sickening ever recorded end may speedily be brought about, and by tongue or pen. The German people that i of the strife a greater bond of had been trained from childhood Special mention was also made of relasideration, and to regard as right whatever brotherhood between nations will be forged. the Fatherland above every other con- tives and friends of the congregation, their rukne thought fit to do in its alleged there being pauses in the intercession to interests Peace by compromise with the | eaćmy in a state of mind he was at pre-
He-wen'd hol admit of ulent prayer.
--- O God our help in ages pust," and sent was nuthinkable.
Holy Father in Thy Mercy, were the himself justified in all he had done, untál
rendered with apparent deep feeling dicated. by might. strongly and special hymns, both of which under God right had once again been vin After the pronouncing of the Benediction bravely applied, without vindictiveness, the choir and congregation joined whole- heartedly in the singing of the National IN Anthem,
P
The papers are full of reviews of the war on the occasion of "Declaration Day," all breathing a spirit of confidene, show-vision of munitions and that those respon. ing that Great Britain is more powerful sible for criminal omissions shall pay the at sou ihan after Trafalgar, and that the penalty, no matter what their position. Armies of the Allies are larger, and better trained and prepared, than a year age, The papers print a terrible list of crimes committed by the Germans, of brigandage and murder by land and wa.. Several publish mesanges from prominent states- men in Allied esantries, paying remarks,fidence. able iributes to Great Britain's part. GERMAN
M. Goremykin, the Russian Premieg says England has shown the world an unprecedented example of tranquil cou- fidence and imperturbable endurance."
The Russian Foreign Minister, M. Sazonoff, says:--" England's action; filled the hearts of all Bussians with affectionate gratitude and pride. We admire the response of the British Empire to the call of the country, and above all the tressen- dous power of the British Navy."
BULGARIA AND TURKEY.
THE ATTITUDE OF GREECE,
The President in a speech said that reflection it was plain that the war had reunited them all in the sole aim to ensure victory. Ite sincerely hoped that after the war amicable relations would continue on the bases of the present reiprocal con-
MACHINATIONS
PERSIA.
RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER'S THREAT.
SERVICE AT THE UNION CHURCH. The service at the Union Church was attended by large congregation, composed of representatives of the Presby terian Churches of the Home Country, both Established and Free, and also of the
L'ETROGRAD, August 3rd. Speaking in the Duma, the Foreign Minister, M. Sazonoff, alluding to Persia,
Wesleyan Church. The service, which was dwelt on the German intrigues here, and conducted by the Pastor of the Union hoped that the combined efforts of Great Church (Rev. J. Kirk Magonachie), Britain and Russia would assist. Persia to differed little from the customary Sunday stifle these machinations. "If these efforts evening service, except that the National do not succeed," said the Minister, wo shall probably have recourse to other methods of action."
ATHENS. August atlik 4 | 557: Enver Pasha, has left Constantinople for the purpose of inspecting the fortifica tions of the Dardanelles, Kirkilisse and Adrianople.
It is announced that Enver Pasha will meet the Bulgarian Staff at Mustsfapasha.
STEEL HELMETS.
BRITISH TO EXPERIMENT.
LONDON, August 3rd.
Anthem was sung at the close.
The Rev. J. K. MACONACHIE, in the course of his sermon, said that date was one which would stand out for all time in British History. The year would rank for critical importance with those which witnessed the landing of Caesar, the coming of the Normans, the defeat of the Armada, and the winning of Waterloo.
A
year had gone by and still 'we' semed far from any result which could be desired. We were warned that the courge would be a long one when it was begun, and no one could say to what extent i might still lead. Never while life lasted- should we forget the inexpressible debt. we owed to those who had not counted their lives dear unto them, who had faced deprivation, wounds and death for the
cause of country, humanity, and, as we humbly believe, of God.
MACAO NOTES.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.?
MACAO, August 2nd. FLOOD RELIEF, The Lisbon Government has wired its
consent to the granting of 25,000 to, the West River Flood Relief Fund.
WEATHEN BOUND.
On account of the heavy weather wo have had the unusual sight in the harbour
It is stated in Paris that the BritisWhat the results would he was beyond of seven steamers unable to make their
The Greek Minister in Paris, in a state- atment, says the excellent military positionmental purposes.
of France has created a derp impression in Greece
Patts, August 3rd. The grenade battle continues in the Arras region. The communiqué, adde that the straggle in Argonne continues unabated The Germans launched secerni attacks but were unable to debouch.
The French defeated four violent tacks in the Vosges,
PARIS, August 4th. Last night's communiqué says that there has been less artillery activity along the whole front, but lively hob lighting in western Argonne, The positions remain The unmodified,
NEW DISPOSITION OF RUSSIAN FORCES. EVERYTHING GOING WELL.
Losnos, August 3rd. Telegrams from Petrograd say that the Divil life of Warsaw continues. people frequent the cafes and parks, but the hotels are empty. Everything has gone well regarding the disposition of the Russian forces. The position in the Polish theatre is gradually becoming narrower, but in various, fierce battles the Germans are suffering gravo losses. Field-Marshal You Hindenburg has been compelled again to reinforce his Army along the Narew, where the tributary, the Oje, is proving a great obstacle to German, designs on the railway. Even if the Germans reached the station of Ostrov, on the branch line, the nature of the country beyond is so diffi- outt that they could only entrench and proceed by sapping. Germans, in Russian uniforms, who attempted a surprise on the Vieprz, were annihilated,
A COSTLY CAMPAIGN.
Bous, August 3rd. From an authoritative German source it is learnt that the losses of Germany.on the Eastern front during the months of May and June amounted to 270,000.
AMSTERDAM, August 3rd.
A Berlin communiqué admits losses in the Vosges. NAVAL ACTIVITIES.
[THEODOR KEUTER'S AGENCY.} SUBMARINE EXPLOIT OFF CONSTANTINOPLE.
LONDON, August 3rd
The Timeu correspondent at Mytilene
INDIAN PRISONERS IN GERMANY.
military authorities are borrowing 500.
human power to forecast, but it was per helmets from the French Arany for experi-tain they would be of first-rate importance to the future of the whole world, and to the kingdom of God. Therefore it was fitting that we should pray without ceas- ing, not as a means of getting God upoa our side, but lest in anything we fell away from His side, lest in the day of visitation our country and her Alljeu came short of His purpose and missed the enda for whose attainment alone they had á right to seçk
TREATMENT HIGHLY
SATISFACTORY.
All talk of a further adjournment of Parliament has ceased Everything points. to M. Veuezelos forming a new Cabinet.
Commenting on the reported Turco- Bulgarian agrement, the Greek news- papers agre, in declaring that should Bul-American Embassy in Berlin upon the His blessing. They met that day to review
LONDON, August 3rd.
A report by representative of the
the case they were in by the Divine light,
all
the
scheduled runa. Among the reasels so weather-bound were the Su¡ Tui, sul An, Buangtung, Hoi Ning, and the Hai Sang- CHINESE AET TREABUKES.' Dr. Camilo Pessanha has forwarded of bis valuable collection Chinese
rtc., curios, paintinga, Home Government to be placed in the Janelas Verdes Muscum, at Lisbon, Dr. Pessanha has been in the Colony about seventeen years, and during that time his chief interest has been the collie- tion of good examples of various branches of Chinese art: He also possesice ». remarkable knowledge of the Chinese dastics,
garia attempt to attack Serbia, the Greeks Indian prisoners in the war camp at that this second year of struggle might be Colony next month for a trip to the Home
will consider themselves bound in honour to assist Serbia.
EXPORT OF COAL PROHIBITED.
LONDON, August 3rd. The Gazelle announces that the exporta
says it is reported that Galata Bridge,tion of coal is prohibited exerpt to Constantinople, has hien blown up by sub- British Possessions and Protectorates. marines..
RUSSIAN ACTIVITY AFLOAT.
PETROGRAD, August 3rd. The Russians are very active afical, Seaplanes attacked a gnaboat meir Win- day and dorced it to run ashore. They also put to fight a Zeppelin and two aeroplanes, One of them was brought
dowa,
Russian destroyers in the Black Sea raided the whole Anatolian coast, deg. troying 450 sailing-craft and four naval
yards.
THE WELSH GUARDS. KING PRESENTS COLOURS.
LONDON. August 3rd. There were enthusiastic scenes at Back- ingham Palace when the King presented the Colours to the new Regiment of Welsh Guards. Princess Mary Queen Alexandra, and other members of the Royal family, and Lord Kitchener watched the mony, which took place amid grat chearing from crowds of people. Instead of bands, picked vocalisty sang Welah glees.
cere.
Dr. Pessanha. is leaving the
safe return. country, and all wish him bo mojage and
Zossen gives a highly satisfactory account of their condition, health, and treatment. The various races occupy separate bar racks, and all seemed in good spirits, FRENCH HONOUR FOR KING OF THE BELGIANS.
PARIS, August 3rd. President Poincare visited the Belgion front and pinned the War Cross upon the a thief in the night. It was a thing whichdiately caught the humour of the house,
entered upon in a God-fearing spirit, that whilst stupendous efforts were being made to concntrate our material resources un "WHAT THE BUTLER SAW.” the material task they had in hand, they
A most successful performance of "What night rezew the spiritual strength which came from waiting upon God, although the Butler Saw" was given to a cort- "even the youths should faint and heparatively large house last night by, the The whole affair Howitt-Phillips Co. weary and the young men utterly fall."
went with a swing The company imme A year ago this crisis-stole upon us as
Hundreds of
breast of the King of the Belgiges, saying many of us had for years spared no that the Belgi that the Belgian cause was indissolubly possible effort to avert. allied to that of France.
THE MEXICAN TROUBLES. PAN-AMERICAN CONFERENCE.
WASHINGTON, August 3rd. Argentine, Brazil, Chile, Guatemala, Bolivia and Uruguay have accepted an invitation issued by President Wilson to conference with a view to settling the
troubles in Mexico.
ministers had done everything in their power to promate friendly relations with, Germany, both publicly and privately. They knew that a breach was possible, but declined to admit that it was inevitable
The preacher referred to the anxious and unremitting labours of our Statesmen to prevent a breach, and to their defeat by Germany's precipitate action in declar- ing war on Russia and marching. troops into Belgium. The facts concerning the
played for their amusement, and were entirely able to supply that factor. Individual criticism is not acessary, as we have previously given our meed vi praise to the clever artistes concerned. Mr. Howitt, in a brief speech, announced that despite the heat and the fact that many would be patrons were abeant upon their holidays, the performance had produced. receipts totalling over $800. Therefore he had great pleasure in handing over to th Red Cross Fund the sum of $328.73. The play for to-night will be that amusing farce Are you a Mason." This is the last. performance of this really clever company in our Colony for some months, and it is to be hoped the house" will prove an adequate farewell.