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THE WAR.
ALLIED NAVAL
ACTIVITIES.
OPERATIONS IN SEVERAL SEAS.
RUSSIAN BARRIER BEFORE
BRITISH
DVINSK.
CRUISER
་་་་
WRECKED.
SERBIANS' GALLANT RESISTANCE.
RECRUITING BOOM, IN UNITED KINGDOM,
NAVAL ACTIVITIES,
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
SINKING OF THE “PRINZ ADALBERT.”
SUBMARINE'S DOUBLE-TUBE
SYSTEM.
LONDON, October 2gils.
#truck
An American correspondent, at Berling says that the Print Adothert was stum ing in the day time, in lazy weather. almost when two torpedoes
The craiser scened to sinultaneously. go into the air by an internal explosion, and disappeared beneath the sea like a The survivors say they piece of iren. saw the tracks of two torpedoes alunos parallel, from which it is assumed that it was an English subinarine, equipped with a new double tube system.
BOMBARDMENT
BUL'ARIAN COAST.
OF
THRILLING EYE-WITNESS STORY.
MALTA, October 29th: An Eye-witness of the bombardment of the Bulgarian coast by the Allied Heels ways that it was almost uninterrupted from one o'clock in the afternoon till seven
(TAROVON REUTER'S AGENCY.]
BULGARIAN BLACK SEA PORTS BOMBARDED.
THE BONGKONG. DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, GOTOBER 30rb, 1916.
BUKHAREST, October 28th.. The Russian fleet yesterday again bom- barded Varna and Burgs for seven hours.
Important damage was done. ENEMY SUBMARINE CAPTURED.
bian
PETROGRAD, October 20th.
FRANCO-BELGIAN FRONT
(THROUGH REUTER'S ACIRNOY;} PATROL ENGAGEMENTS.
PARIB, October 28th.
4.45 p.. A communiqué states that there have only been reconnoitring engagements, all
Indvantageous to us.
MORE
INTENSE ANTILLERY
ACTIONS.
PARIS, October 29th. The evening communiqué says that there were intense and prolonged artillery actions in Belgium on the Hetsas-Steen- stracie front; also to the north of Arras. at Bois Enhach, and in the regim of Roclincourt,
The enemy in Champagne violently
[THLOUGH BEUTRI'S' AGENCY.}
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.I
OPERATIONS IN EAST AFRICA. THE INDIAN CIVIL SERVICE.
not desir
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
Great care would also be taken that Full and up-to-date knowledge of 10- LONDON, October 29th. STATEMENT BY MR. BONAR LAW.
dian conditions in relation to the Civil Mr. Austen Chamberlain received at
Service will be represented. There would Losnos, October 25th.
the India Office on the 20th inst. 50 of the probably be a permanent representative ' In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar newly-appointed Indian officials, includ of the Civil Service Commission on the Law said thus the Government was giving ing 30 Civil Servants. He said he Committee, and others, conversant and the most careful attention to the position did not doubt that they would have pre-connected with Indian government. It in East Afries, but it was
ferred netive service. Some, who had was impossible to say at present what' able to make a statement at present..
services the Committee required... H He informed Mr. Catheret Wason cespied commissions, were permitted to
might be found next year that insüßeient there retain theri. One liad sheady been killed candidates, were available to go. before that it was possible that was a considerable number of German and a few others had been allow,d to join the Selection Committer and therefore and native troops just over the frontier, the Territorials in India, but the Govern the selection of these candidates would in the neighbourhood of Kilimanjaro, tuent were obliged to retain the services have to be postponed to the termination but they had not penetrated any distanc. of the bulk of them for India. They would of the war.
find their duties in India wider and Therefore it seemed to him most pre- their responsibilities heavier than if they mature to attempt to lay down regula-
NO PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
bombarded our positions at Tahure and MR. LLOYD GEORGE'S EMPHATIC / had joined the Home Civil Services Thereons now, begunso, during the interval
Maisons de Champagne. Our batterie.
replied, plastering the German trenches.
The
REPLY.
LONDON, October 18th.
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wax nothing more glorious in the whole cireumstances might changy, necessitat- history of the Empire than the high tradi-
ing the different frawing of the regula tion of the Indian services, which deinand
tiens. The need be no great difficulty In the Hough of Commong, at questioned an unfailing sem of duty, unwen ried French the Vgs secured
in framing the regulations. They should nother success at Reichswekerkopf, com- tine, Mr. Lloyd George said emphati-industry, and continued readiness too short and simple, and comparatively. pleting the destruction of a German cally, that no negotiations whatever had sterifies all selfish considerations to their few in number. He declared that the trench and repulsing a euter-attack.
been, or were being, carried on between work. It was not merely the work don" | India Office was well qualified to frame London and Berlin with a view
that counted, but the manner af doing it. them. -The House could repost perfect: A HEROIC GUARDSMAN.
early place. He added "Mr. Asquith's He urged men of the British race to confidence in the care and equity with SIGNAL BRAVERY GAINS THE
words at the Guildhall still hold good remember that the national pitation which, diese regulations would be framed, VICTORIA CROSS.
(Cheers). We cant think of entering
was in their keeping. They were going and the deliberate Office methods would into any peace negotiations exerpt in
to India at me when the interest and ensure, preferable ngulations to that The Victo in Cros, has been awarded once dance with the agreement with our Lance-Sergeant Oliver Brooks, of the 3rd
sympathy of the whole Empire for India resulting from a casua! discussion in Par- Allies."
bad quickened, and when India was feel
The Bill will go to the House of Com; Coldstream Guards. for most conspienuwe j
ing her way in the development of those bravery at Long on the sih inst, A strong
institutions with which we had gifted her. party of the enemy captured 200 yards of
They would have more and more to our trenches. Brooks, on his own initie.
premade where their, predecessors hail been able to command and their authority would greatly depout in their personal inlaynez.
LONDON, October 28th.
NO GOVERNMENT CRISIS.
MR. HENDERSON AND PEACE FEELERS.
It is officially announced that the Rustive, led a party of bombers in Drost
LONDOR, October 29th. determined manner and succeeded in
His signal. M. G. H. Henderson, Minister of regaining the lost ground. bravery:nidst a hail of German bombs was Education, speaking at a Wesleyan meet of the very first order and the success of ing at Westminster, said he wished to
Fleet again boobarded Varna- Aviators eanwhile dropping bombs the harbour.
An enemy submarine was captured. Eneny submarines unsuccessfully at this very dangerous undertaking, was tacked the Fleet.
BRITISH NAVAL LOSS,
"ARGYLE" GROUNDS IN HEAVY SEA FEARED TOTAL LOBS:
LONDON, October 28th. The Press Bureau announces that the British cruiser Argyll grounded to-day on the east coast of Scotland and owing to the bad weather prevailing it is feared that she may become a total wreck.
All the officers and crew have been saved.
[The Argyll had a dispinecment of 10,850 tons, and was built at Greenook in 1906. She was an armoured cruiser and her arma- o'clock in the evening. The ships engaged ment consisted of 4 7.5.in.. G 6-in.. 112-pt.
were mostly monitors, destroyers, and some -cruisers, and the bombardment was per Bonally directed by Vice-Admiral de Robeck. Thi marksannaship splendid. The first shots were directed
WAS
on the barracks at Deden getch, which was full of soldiers who were soon rushing out in hundreds and seeking shelter. Heavy guns shelled the barracks, while the destroyers gave their attention to the fleeing soldiers. Every building of mili- lary importance was razed to the ground. In the course of the bardment troop train sped along at full speed, and the destroyers chased it, sholling it all the time. The shells fell thick in front and at the rear of the train, but the Eye-witness slid not observo any strike the train. The railway line was absolutely torn ap, the station was wrecked, and trucks standing on the line blazed up mountain high. They contained black powder for the ammunition factory, which was also wrecked. The soldiers repeated- ly attempted to remove the trucks, but the Hames and the hail of shell prevented this, and soon the trucks were a heap of. ashes, Volumes of black smoke from them hid the town, and when this cleared the church appeared to be the only lofty building standing.
numerous
ASTONISHING SEQUEL.
AMSTERDAM, October 29th.
and 22 3-pr. The Argyll bad a speed of from 22 to 23 knots.]
AUSTRIAN
entirely due to his fearlessness, presence of mind, and promptitude, HIS MAJESTY AT THE FRONT. COMPREHENSIVE TOUR.
LONDON, Oetober 29th.
enthusiastic
TEMPORARY PROVISIONS BILL
PASSED.
LONDON, October 28th.- The House of Lords passed the Indian
emphasise that there was no Government crisis, and there was not going to be aby. He added that he was quite aware of the feelers being put out with a view Civil Service (Temporary Provisions) He appealed to Bill after rejecting an amendment by to premature peace,
Lord Macdonell, inserting in Clause 1. everybody not to heed such proposals.
that action should be taken with
mitted to: Parliament for the appointed time.
Renter's correspondent-at British Head. FRENCH CABINET RESIGNS, such regulations and rules until sub- quarters dwells <th the scenes in His Majesty's comprehensiva war at the Frond. The King met repre- sentatives of almost every unit on active
service.
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENCE FORMED,
PARIB, October 28th. The resignation of the Cabinet is fore. shadowed, and the formation of M'uistry of National Defence, including the best
Lord Macdonell said he believed the Bill Dig with universal' acceptance in Indin, but this was possibly largely due to the fact that its provisions and chice's were not accurately or sufficiently ap preciated. Any explanations by the India Office or the Viceroy therefore would go far to remove any apprehensions. The
His Majesty was. welcomed at the French part by Field-Marshal Sir John French and town dignatories and soun gained an insight into many activities, including the supplying and tending of the needs of the Army. The King was particularly interested in the drafts from understood that M. Briand will probably best means of removing apprehensions
SHIP Hume to fill gaps.
MUNITION SUNK.
Losnox, October 29th.
It is reported that an Allied submarine has sunk an Austrian merchantman flying the Turkish flag, which was exyeying provisions and munitions to Gallipoli.
GERMAN MUNITIONS SHIP SUNK.
LONDON, October 28th. A British warship sank in Hansa Bay a ship supposed to be carrying ammu- nition for the Germans.
FRENCH CRUISER OFF ALBANIA.
LONDON, October 29th. A French cruiser has arrived at Santi Quaranta, on the, coast of Albania Officers landed and inspected the harbour buildings,
..
GERMAN SHIP CAPTURED.
PETROGRAD, October 29th.
A Russian submarine has captured an- other German ship in the Baltic Sea. RUSSIAN FRONT
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
RUSSIANS BAR THE WAY TO DVINSK.
GERMANS MAKE NO PROGRESS.
Pernoonan, October - - 29th.
A communiqué says that the Germans continue their thrust in the Dvinsk re
THE SERBIAN FRONT.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGESOY; } NO GREEK HOSTILITY AGAINST FRANCO-BRITISH
TROOPS.
PARIS, October 28th.. The Greek Minister has assured the Foreign Minister that the Greek Govern- ment has no intention of committing any hostil net toward, the Franco-British troops despite the reports industriously preanalgated in the German Preas.
THE BRITISH IN SERBIA. LONDON, October 28th.
In the House of Commons, Mr. Tennant announced that Light.-General Sir Bryan Mahon was commanding the British in Serbia, his orders being to co-operate with our French Allies.
SUCCESSFUL SERBIAN
RESISTANCE.
a
PARIS, October 29th. An Athens telegram says that as result of the fierce resistance which the Serbians gave to the Bulgarians asar Valess west of Vardar, the Serbians will be able to retire in good order from the Monastir line.
GENERAL.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY } GREAT RECRUITING BOOM. CONSCRIPTION NOW UNLIKELY.
Loxnoy, October goth.
brains of Parliament, and of ex-Premiers The greatest difficulty has been experienced to find a successor to M. Deleasse. It in
be the new Premier.
THE NEW MINISTRY,
LATER.
The Cabinet has resigned: The new Ministry will probably include M. Briand (Premier and Foreign Sere- |tary); General Gallieni (Minister for War); Admiral Lacaze (Minister of Marine); and M. Viviani (Minister of Justice). The other ex-Ministers will mostly retain their old portfolios.
The new Cabinet includes the ex Premier, M. Combes, M. Freycinet, and also the well-known Socialist M. Guesdes as Ministers without portfolio.
LONDUS, October 20th. The entire Press welcome the change in the French Cabinet as strengthening the Allies' resolve to secure efficiency in the conducs of the war.
GERMAN
CONSPIRATORS IN AMERICA.
BITTER COMMENTS IN THE
PRESS.
most
tinmout
BELGIUM HORRORS
CONTINUE.
ASTREDAM, October 2011. A telegram from Liege says that the Germans have shot five more civilious.
DUTCH EAST INDIES,
NEW GOVERNOR-GENERAL APPOINTED.
AMSTERDAM, October 29th.
It is authoritativek stated that the Dutch Minister to Stockholin, Dr. Läm- burg Stirum,ghas hem appointed Gover nor-General of the Dutch East Indies.
MACAO NOTES..
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
MACAO, October 20th. WHAT'S IN A NAME I It seems that everything concerning the ex-Queen Amelia of Portugal and the changing of matters and things bearing
would be to constitute a Committee in
her name to "Republica" is destined to the light of the fullest publicity and en-
come to a disastrous end. A yacht-bearing able Parliament to consider the rules, her name, which was presented by the ex- The Committee ought to include, - sione" Queen to the Lishon Pilots' Association, and which name was subsequently changed gentlemen with experience of ludia.
Lord Sydenhaus hoped that the amend to Republien," came to grief, and thes ment would be accepted. 1 was are other incidents. With the perruission
Braganza family pices of important that the Indian public should if the
ground belonging to them had a pretty know who was to make the rules.
Lord Islington regretted the nisap-theatre erected upon it, and the name prehension in India regarding the pro- posals and reiterated that the Gown ment were most anxious to remove any- thing in the nature of disability to the Indian community, The methods by there being many victims. which they would go to work would in
Theatro D. Amelia " was conferred. Subsequently, the name was changed to Theatro da Republica," and then the theatre was razed to the ground by fire,
Now tho
ELECTIONS.
nowise cause disability to Indians. He people of Hongkong and Macao are very was informed that the amendment would familiar with the Portuguese cruisor not achieve. Lord Macdonell's object, but D. Amelia, which after undergoing Hongkong was renamed that power must be given to both Houses repairs at to present an Address during the period Republica. Well, she is now a total wreck on the shore of. 9. Bernardo, on the concerned. The ruleg would allow of
Bad luck always seems their being presenteil to both Houses, but Portuguese coast.
to follow this renaming process. would not allow of any alteration to be made in either House unless power were obtained from Parliament to move Very soon the Maeno public will be in Address.
the throes of elections; one to elect mem- He did not doubt that the Government [bers for the Senado, and two more to would carefully consider any strong appolat one-Senator and one Deputy to opinion during the discussion in Parlia-represent the Colony at Lisbon. ment if there were anything obviously
STREET CLOWNS." imperfect in the regulations. As te I should like once more to call the House of Lords desired complete pub attention of the Police authorities to the licity he again stated the position. As behaviour of the local Chinese watchmen. regards Indiaus the machinery of the They are indeed "street clowns," and are
en
NEW YORK, October 29th. Bitter comments continue to be made at the presence of German conspirators in the United States. Influential elements of the public Press are demanding the
Selection Committee would not, operate, unworthy of the uniforms which they elimination of "national danger.””
2 The New York Sun asks if such crimes because the process would be purely wear. They are always in the way in the automatic. As regard Europeans, there public streets, and do not take the trouble can be essayed when the United States were three main conditions. Firstly,
to move out of the way to allow people- are neutral what would it be if they they must have served in the Naval or
to pass by; in fact they are public obstacles. were at war with Germany ?
Military Forces during the war; second-
Cannot more street supervision be intro- The New York Time, ironically points ly, they must have reached a minimum duced to make these watchmen follow
out that on the day the first arrests were educational standard determinable by the their appointed avocations An astonishing sequel to the bombardion, but are unable to break the Rus
"This Secretary of State, with the assistance Reports everywhere, show that the made Dr. Dunha was ennobled ment is the announcement by the Bul-ish barrier. The Germans in one in present boom in recruiting is unexampled teaches the
DIR
Teutonic idea garian Government of its intention to stance suffered cruel losses in an attack since the beginning of the war.
neutrality."
ཐཱ;
of the Civil Service Commissioners;
cf.
A FAVOURIA, MOTOE. Motorear and other vehicular regula- tions have been introduced yet I often see a certain motor-car going into Chinatown.
thirdly, candidates must be examined by aize all French and British property in which started only after the Germans The Daily Chronicle remarks that the Meanwhile, the police have arrested a representative Committee and then re- commended for nomination by the Secr. Bulgaria in order to save it as security had been threatened with annihilation success of Lord Derby's scheme promises Max Breitung, & fifth me, on a charge tary of State. The greatest caro would Why this favouring of ons particular for the indemnification of Bulgarian by their own artillery stationed at the to be so marked that conscription is pf conspiracy to destroy munition ships, be taken that education in the breads motor-car? Others are stopped by the sufferers by the bombardment, which ad-rear. The general situation is
un-unlikely to be a bone of contention in Bail of $25,000 was furnished by C.jense would be represented on this Com police. There is surely something wrong
somewhere.“ Imittree. mittedly caused serious damage.
changed.
the Cabinet.
Breitung, the owner of the Daci