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THE WAR.
MUCH ACTIVITY
IN WEST.
AERIAL AND UNDERGROUND
THE HONGKONG, DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18T 1915.
WARFARE.
THE BALKANS.
BULGARIANS JOIN BRITISH.
VIGOROUS RUSSIAN AND ITALIAN OFFENSIVES,
GERMAN WOMEN ANGRY.
FRANCO-BELGIAN FRONT.
(THROUGH HEUTER'S AGENCY.] UNDERGROUND WAR, AND AIR FIGHTS.
THE BALKANS.
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
BULGARIANS GO OVER TO BRITISH,
GERMANS EXPECTED TO OPPOSE
RUSSIAN INVASION.
BALONIKA, November 29th.
LONDON, November 30th. Field Marshal Sir John French re ports that on the night of the 25th. a party forced an entrance into the enemy trenches near Gommecourt. They hand- grenaded several deep dugouts full of Germans. Wo spring a mine in fronttaining itself to the south of Prilep. The of Givenchy, destroying two galleries, Bulgarians are still hanging back in the There were considerable casulaties among the German bombers,
-Very
A small Serbian Army is heroically main-
region of Krusheve, and there is only an occasional shelling of the Allied line.
"A number of Bulgarian soldiers belong- The enemy's aeroplanes were active on the 25th. There were fifteening to a Philippopalfs regiment, which is air encounters. One German seroplane composed largely of men belonging to the Agrarian Party, which is strongly opposed was brought down, and a German nero- dronto at Gits and an ammunition facto the war, have come over to the British tory at Chapelette were bombed,
near Strumnitza,
It is reported that the Bulgarians are withdrawing their troops from the Turkish frontier and are despatching them to their western front.
It is believed that Germans are proceed During the last few days we bombarded various portions of the enemy's trenches.ng to Bulgaria to support the Bulgarians Hostile artillery have been active east in the event of a Russian invasion. of Aveluy, north east of Loos, meal of Nouve Chapelle, east of Armentieres, and cast of Ypres A British air pilot, during a single fight, brought down five Fourteen machines hostile aeroplanes. attacked Gits, and nineteen La Chape lette, considerable damage being done,
All the machines returned safely. German aeroplanes, on the 28th, drop- ped bombs on the coast, where a French
seropiano brought down a German aero plane. A British seaplane also brought down a German seaplane.
AIR REPRISALS.
PARIB, November 30th.
MONASTIR'S PRECARIOUS.
PLIGHT.
SALOBIEL, November 19th. The situation at Monastir is precarious. The civil authorities have quitted the town, but Colonel Vasitch is firmly re-
solved to defend the town to the last.
ATHENS, November 29th. Colonel Vassitch has telegraphed from Prizrend to the Serbian Minister that he is leaving for Scutari. The Serbians are defending the roads from Kossovo Plain Thousands of refugees on Kosovo Plain had to be abandoned to the mercy of the invaders, Retreat to Sentari
A communiqué states:-There has been grenade ighting in Artois. We detested a German bayonet attack at Borry-an-B to Prizrend. the enemy fleeing, lonving bodies and
prisoners..
THE NEAR EAST
THROUGH REUTER'S, AURIDE.]
CAMPAIGN IN MESOPOTAMIA,
ENEMY INDUCEMENTS TO ARABS.
PABIS, November Wh-~ eat efforts are being made by the Young Turks sad the Germane to induce the Arabs to declaro a Holy War against the British in Mesopotamia. High officials are stated to have left Donstantinople twe months ago with precious stones and
[TEROUGH REUYER'S AGENOT.]
ANTI-CONSCRIPTION"
MEETING.
WIN THE WAR AT ANY PRICE,
(ZHBOGOH REUTER'S AGENOT.]
THE SPIRITUAL DESIRE OF INDIA.
LONDON, November 30th. The Bishop of the Compleston Mission, LONDON, November 30th.
in an address at St. Paul's Cathedral, Australian, New Zealand and Cana said that there was a deep spiritual dian soldiers converted what was to have desire in India for a sight of God and an been an anti-conscription meeting in Lon-
union with God. This was a characteristic don into a demonstration which ultimate-
which distinguished India among the ly passed a resolution with enthusiasm
nations. India had been disappointed in for winning the war at any price, The the desire of her inmost leare for 8,000 Dominion troops early took possession of
ST. ANDREW'S CONCERT. LAST NIGHT'S GATHERING OF THE CLANS.
Following the precedent which was set last year on account of the war, of holding a concert in place of the custom-
in order to do honour ary Ball i the memory of Scotia's patron saint, the local St. Andrew's Society held another vory successful concert at the City Hall last evening, and, as was the case last year, the spirit of the Scot was well and truly preserved in a typical Gaelic setting. The theatre was completely filled, the
money as gifts and to be now with the the platform, and appointed an Austra.years, but she was becoming the land of fascinating drone of the pipes seemed so in as chairman. Speech after speech hope. He preferred to speak of India's fill the air all the while, and those who were
Arabs, whom they are trying to corrupt The chiefs and the sheikhs have given them a cold reception. They consider the Young Turksfreemasons and athiests,** and the Kaiser Giacur." Consequently they are unqualified to preach a Jehind.
TURKISH LOSSES,
LONDON, November 30th. An official announcement states that the enemy's strength in the battle at Ctesiphon was estimated at four Divisions. Prisoners state that one Division was practically wiped out. Our observations confirmed this, but the approach of Turkish rein forcements has been reported. General Townshend, having completed the removal of the wounded and prisoners, has with drawn to a position lower down the river.
AUSTRO-ITALIAN FRONT.
(THROUGH BETTER'S ADERCY.]
VIGOROUS ITALIAN
OFFENSIVE.
A DAY'S CAPTURES.
enemy
the
was
hand
followed, demanding. no peace till the Allies terms are granted..
ARMY PROMOTIONS,
LONDON, November 30th. The Gazette announces the following Lieut. promotions.—to Brevet rank:
hope rather than of India claims, though she certainly hadiclaims, while her soldiers were fighting with ours. But India did not regard such service as part of a bar gain. She wanted not repayment but recognition.
Colonels R. Heard, B.A.M.C.; L. R. ORGANISATION OF
RESOURCES. Kenyon, R.A, and T. E. Scot; Majors
LORD KITCHENER,
TURIN, November 29th. Lord Kitchener has left for Paris,
ROME, November 20th. Lord Kitchener visited parts of the Middle Wonzo front, where Gorizia is situated, also the lower. Isonzo.
CHINA'S
not bowildered Sassenacks, but genuine Gaelic, never allowed anything that was real cannie to pass without a whoop and a weird Scotch sentiment. Thus there was plenty of enthusiasm throughout the evening, and each of the contributors to the programma was given a hearty reception. The customary decorations had been utilised, though on a more limited scale, and the thiatre presented a really wars like interior, the sinister appearance of grouped accoutrements of the type used
decorative plants.
A. H. Harrison, 3rd, Punjabiz; T. M. We have already briefly noted the Frein the days when Knights were bold," Like and C. C. Palmer, L.A.; F. Asident's approval of the establishment in and clan opposed clan on the heather- Maxwell, 18th Lancers; C. L. Norman, China of a Commercial and Industrial clad hills of bonnie Scotland, being Guides; Captains P. H. Xoom, 56th Commission says the London and China relieved by foliage, flags and drapings Punjabia; A. W. Mocus, 52nd Sikhs; Express. We are glad to learn that the of Scotch plaid, with when the colours proposal, which was made at the instance of St. Andrew were mingled artistically. of the Minister of Commeres, Industry, A mammoth St. Andrew's cruss, com- and F. E. Talbot, 14th, Sikhs,
and Agriculture, has taken concrete posed of foliage, and starred with fairy form, and is in process of being carried globes, covered the facade of the theatre, into practical effect. We hear of so many and the vestibule and steps were also excellent reforms in China that do not lavishly treated with patriotio flags and appear to get beyond the paper stage enblems, interspersed with palms and other that we are all the mare pleased to chronicle the carrying out of one which bids fair to have very important results for future development and progress of China. The present war has been an object lesson to the world as to the value of organisation in a military anse, and it cannot be doubted that organisation is just as necessary to the success of the more peaceful aims of nations such as are involved in their industrial and commercial development: Take the case of China. It is a huge country with vast resources. Many books have been written about the wealth beneath its soll, and its trade possibilities; but so far there has been no very definite attempt to collect and collate information regard ing its mineral productions and
The King received his lordship at Head quarters and personally conferred upon him the Grand Cross of Savoy
PARIS, November 29th.
ROME, November 30th. A communiqué states that there has been severe fighting at Steer, ou Montenero slopes, where strong enemy entrenchments were captured. There have Lard Kitchener has arrived in Paris. also been furious engagements north
PARIS, November 30th. M. Poincare received Lord Kitchener west of Gorizia where the
this morning. strongly reinforced, and there was to-hand fighting in the Italian trenches. Eventually the enemy was driven back There has been a vigorous offensive in the Carso region, towards Sanmartino, where more trenches were captured, The day's total of captures-was 702 prisoners, machine guns and much material. GENERAL
KAISER AT VIENNA.
AMSTERDAM, November 30th. An official ana uncement from Vienna thredates that the Kaiser has arrived hero.
(THROUGH FEUTER'S AGENCY.] OPERATIONS IN CAMEROONS
ALLIES GRADUALLY SURROUNDING
THE ENEMY,
LONDON, November 20th.
The Press Bureau says that the Franco- British Forces under General Dobell ars gradually drawing a ring round the Ger- mans in the Cameroons. The Allies have inflicted heavy losses on the enemy, centre of resistance is the high ground, around Jauude, while the Germans in the
whoes
The usual hearty greetings were ex- changed betweeen brither Scots at Hong kong and Yokohama, Tsingtau, Monžia, Kobe, Tientsin, Cebu, Nagasaki, Shang hai, Hankow, Aney, Wol-hai-wei, Bang- kok, Singapore, Penang, and Canton.
Among those present were HE the Governor, Lady May and the Misses May. Major General Vontriss, Sir William Bees Davies, the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn (Colonial Secretary), Vice Admiral Aus trather, Colonel Darling, Lieut. Colonel Dies, Commander Beckwith, Bishop Lander and Mrs. Lander, etc.
The programme was as follows;-- Intermezzo, (a.)
Another telegram states that this will be tries. It is in this directies Indus The. Kiltie's Kourtship,"
the Kaisers first meeting with King Francis Joseph since the war.
The Kaiser was met at the station by the Archduke Kurl Frenz Joseph, the heir to the throne, and, two other Archdukes
He drove to the Schoebrun amid a cheer ing populace. The two Emperors and the heir to the throño Junched alone.
The Kaiser was received by the Foreign Minister, Dr. Burian, the Promier, Count Karl Stuergku, and Count Tisza, and then proceeded, with the Austrian Heir Appar ent to tea at the Germany Embassy,
that the
Highland Patrol, (b.) *
The Wee MacGregor." Band' of 74th Punjabis.
"The Border Ballad.". Mr. H. E. Muriel, Quartette
"Scotland Tet Messrs. J. N. E. Allan, F. Gray, W. Brown and J. Smith. Caroline" or "I
new Commercial and Industrial Com mission will be of value. Its work will Song be watched with sympathetic interest by foreign traders in China. If it is car- ried out effectively in monas that China
on the point of organising her ocm
merce and industries, the result of which must be to conserve and increase the wealth of the country.
Some interesting information as to the work and scope of the Commission is given by the Far Eastern Review, which states that the executive committee has decided to undertake in the first instance
most detailed investigations in the Pro- He left Vienna in the evening, being vince of Chibli, The division of infor given a forewell at the station. The Heirmation is now undertaking the compila-
Song
Dance (4)
Song
wish I had some one to love me.”
Mr. F. Soutar.
... Highland Fling. .....Sword Dance,
(b)
Miss Marry Hyde, Piper, Mr. P. Douglas Wilson,
"Loch Leven." (with Violin Obligato). Mrs. Villiera Smyth.
Messrs. K. R. Macaskill, J. D. Kinnaird, Strathspey and Reel of Tullock,
D. G. Nicoll, and F. Soutar. Piper, Mr. Adam Gray.
"Reminiscences of Scotland."" Band of 74th Punjabis
Selection
Four German veroplanes bombed. Verund Durazzo had been decided upon. The north Cameroons are now beaten and Apparent had previously received the tion of a business directory for the song "For Scotland and the King.""
dun, but did not do mary material damage. Five French aeroplanes effected reprisals on the station at Brieulles, cutting the line. A German train turned and fed A SHARP FIGHT.
PARIS, November 30th. communiqué atates:-The enemy lost appreciably north of the Labyrinth in a sharp fight in which they were turned out of a mine crater which they had been hold- ing for two days. A French aeroplane in the Meuse district, although forced to dasceed, was only slightly damaged, although it was heavily, bombarded: The
aviators are safe..
RUSSIAN FRONT
【THROUGH REVÆER'S AGRECT.) VIOLENT FIGHTING.
PETROGRA, November 30th.
A communique states that there has been
violent fighting in the Illust region,
vanguard had already entered Albania at broken up into small parties, which Ljumkula. What armament cannot be Brigadier-General Cunliffe is pursuing.
RUMANIAN PARLIAMENT transported will be destroyed. He adde that the enemy has five times more forces
OPENED.
that he, and that he will defend Monastir KING ON THE COUNTRY'S DUTY. until to-morrow. Colonel Vassitch will retreat to Rena, and thence to Elbasan,
in Albania.
BULGARIANS DESERTING.
FARIS, November 30th.
BUKHAREST, November 20th.
The King, opering Parliament, said: The war which is drenching the world- with blood continues around us with New States have
increasing bitterness.
Vienna.
THE P. AND 0.
HALF YEARLY REPORT.
Mr. H. 1 Jones.
Son of Mine,'* mercial and industrial enterprises, and Song
Mrs Riddell, also giving the names of the president Song... The Weddin' of Sandy MacNab,”. Finance Minister and the Bargomaster of province, classifying the different com-
and general manager of each, together
Mr. F. Soutar.
Scots Who Bac!” Mesars. J. N. R. Allan, F. Gray, W. Brown and J. Smith. Bagpipe Belection, Messrs. P. Douglas Wilson and Adam Grap. Duet
I'll make a man of you." Mr. and Mrs. Villiers Smyth, and Chorus
Irish Jig. Skipping Rope..
Auld Lang Syne.** The accompanist was Mr. George Grimble. At an interval in the programme the President of the Society, Major Mac
Miss Mary Hyde.
with the capital. This work is being Quartette undertaken by the section of foreign and domestic commercial and industrial companies. Letters have been sent out LONDON, November 30th to all of the Chambers of Commerce as The half yearly report of the Penin well as Hsiens in Chilli to furnish com- towns of their respective districts. The suler and Oriental Steam Navigation plete lists of shops in the cities and Dance, (.) Company states that there is a balance section of transportation and taxation
has already undertaken investigations Finale.... of £500,000 of which £78,000 will be car-
into the means of transportation through now joined in, giving it ever-growing pre-ried forward. The report records the the province and is also preparing a The Serbs have not yet been attacked at portions. This situation imposes on of the Nile the Yubia and the India seule of federal and local taxes of all classes of articles. The section of e(= ports and imports has started its work Monastir: Snow is impeding the Bal Rumania more than ever the duty of The cost of the last named falls on the
ang into the distribution of the same pipers, remarked that at the annual meet- garians and numbers of the latter areuniting our efforts for the defence of our Government as she was requisitioned of classifying foreign imports and look donald, who was led on to the stage by the
The export deserting...
great interests. His Majesty ked
Two of the older steamers, the Freedia throughout the province. Parliament to vote credits for the supply and the Oriental, have been sold. The trade of this province is also being in- ing of the Society it was again decided, vestigated with a view to getting data, owing to present conditions, to celebrate running expenses have enormeasly in-as nearly as possible correct, in regard St. Andrew's Day by a concert in aid of of the needs of our beloved Army.”
vace not only for foreign export trade, Scottish war charities, and he was glad to FAVOURABLE GREEK REPLY. creased. The rates of charter for the to the marketable products of the pro-
vessels commandeered are very moderate, but for inter-provincial commerce. The say that the sum of $2,500 would be avail- section of organisation has compiled a PARIS, November 30th.
HAVAL ACTIVITIES.
{THROUGHPUTER'S AGENCY.}.
ALLIED STEAMERS
SUNE.
PARIS, November 20th.
43
Official circles regard the Greek reply while the insurance against war risk has list of all chambers of commerce, guilds, able for that purpose. As president of paving the way to the desired settlocust a quarter of a million. The com associationg for the promotion of com- the Society he would like to express regret pany suffered a serious loss in the fall were and industry, technical schools that circumstances did not permit of thers and meeting the wish of Greece to
The French steamers Algerian and
Omaru and the British steamer Tanis havement,
where the Germans, after taking the offer been sunk. Thirty prsons are missing remain neutral while not interfering with of securities in which their reserves were in the Province of Chabli. There is also extending the usual hospitality to their
sive were hurled back till they were swept
by the fire of their own batteries. Profit from the Algerian. The crew of the Tanis
ing by the situation the Russians counter has been landed,
attacked and occupied a suburb and two cemetries at Muskt, and the German trenches beyond. A brilliant and sudden night-attack south-west of Pinsk resulted in the capture of the Commander of a Ger- man division, another General, and other offwers. The enemy wore forced to retire west-word of the left bank of the Styr, near Kozlinitchi and Tehartorysk.
GERMAN SUBMARINE
DESTROYED.
LONDON, November 30th. Field-Marshal Sir John French reports that a British aeroplane destroyed, off Middlekerke, a German submarine, which was seen to break in half.
the intentions of the Allies.
GERMAN WOMEN ANGRY. AMSTERDA; November 30th.
20th The Telegrad states that on the thousands of women demonstrated before They the Imperial castle at Berlin. demanded the return of their bushands. from the front and an improvement în the supply of provisions. The police dispersed the demonstrators.
Med a banking section, which it is hoped will invested. Two mail steamers ara being be shortly actively engaged in an educa- guests, and limited space restricted the constructed, but they will not be com-tonal campaign. In the division of ex- invitations issued, but they had endeavour- perimentation, work is being done for ed to make the best of what was at their pleted for a considerable time as the the present in the way of equipping a
suitable laboratory for scientific investi- disposal and hoped for the speedy return builders are occupied with Governmentations. There are various other fea of happier times, when the question might work. Instead of investing in new ton-tures, such as sections for translation of be seriously considered of rebuilding the
placed the foreiga languages and statistice. It is nage the Directors have money in War Loan and Treasury Bills.
THE REICHSTAG.
LONDON, November 29th. The Reichstag will meet on Tuesday.
also stated that most up-to-date methods City Hall on lines suitable to the require- of office filing and indexing will be used ments of the Colony. The customary tele- throughout the office, and the Commission.
has prepared a system for filing for the grams had been exchanged with kindred use of Chinese documents, which it is Societies in the East, and he would take expected will prove of the greatest that opportunity of expressing the grate benefit, not only to the work of the Comful thanks of the Society to all those who mission, but also to the various depart had so kindly contributed towards the
success of the concert. (Applause.} ments of the Governments,