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THE WAR.
IMPENDING ATTACK ON
IMPORTANT
SALONIKA.
ENEMY CONCENTRATIONS.
REAL RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE IMMINENT.
KAISER OPERATED UPON.
ITALY AND ENEMY SUCCESSES IN MONTENEGRO.
LABOUR AND COMPULSORY SERVICE.
THE BALKANS.
[PHROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] ・ ENEMY OCCUPATION OF SERBIA.
TREATMENT OF WOMEN TOO REVOLTING TO DESCRIBE."
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
COMING ATTACK ON SALONIKA.
ENEMY'S PREPARATIONS.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JANUARY 17m 1916.
SALONIKA, January 16th. Router's correspondent at Headquarters BUKHAREST, January 18th.
says that rumour has been very busy con- Some Russian prisoners employed on cerning the impending offensive of the road-making in Sorbis, who have managed enemy, and pro-German organs are actual to escape, relate horrible accounts of their ly fixing the date. There has been con- enfferings at the hands of the Germans,siderable enemy activity, aviators report They state that the treatment of Serbian ing important concentrations at Doiran, women and gitis by the Germans is too re: Ghergeli, Kuprulu, and Uakub, with a
polting to describe.
ENEMY SUCCESSES IN MONTENGRO..
IMPORTANCE OF MOUNT LOVTCHEN OVER-RATED
BOLOGNA, January 15th.. The first official reference to recent in Montenegro has been made in a
MOA Signor Barzilar; a member of
the Italian Cabinet,
To sare Mount Lovtchen, he said, would bave meant saving Montenegro which was huge task requiring from 200,000 to 500,000 troops, and an effort six times greater than would have been necessary to Bonvey the same forces on Home territory. He mentioned that the over-rating of the
aconmulation of ammunition, The dry weather in favourable to the enemy, in his task of repairing the roads, but it is doubtful if they will stand the heavy artil- lery
Turks and Germans are arriving at Xanthi, on the Deco Agatch line. There aro air duels daily, but the enemy koops clear of the Allied mountain patrols, and is constantly circulating along the frontier.
Athens, January 16th.. The French havo blown up more bridges across the Strama,
50,000 GERMANS AT MONASTIR,
PARIS, January 10th,
A Salonika telegram states that travel-
FRANCO-BELGIAN FRONT
[THROUGH REUPTURʼN "AGHBOR?
ENEMY WORKING PARTIES DISPERSED
PaBIS, January 18th.
bombarded a convoy.
RUBBIAN FRONT.
REAL
THROUGH BSURE'S AGENCY I
RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE
IMMINENT.
BIG MOVEMENTS OF TROOPS,
LONDON, Jamiary 16th.
A Zurich message from Budapest says
To-day's communiqué says that the night. was calm, French artillery dispersed enomy working parties in Champagne, and that the Russo-Rumania frontier is closed. Reports from the Rumanian frontier state that big movements of Russian troops are continuing, and it is believed that the real offensive Is about to begin,
GENERAL
LIVELY ARTILLERY ACTIONS.
PARIS, January 16th. The evening communiyné says there is nothing to report, except fairly lively artillery actions in Champagne, Argonne, and Woevre, RECIPROCAL BOMBARDMENTS
LONDON, January 16th. General Sir Douglas Enig reports that except for reciprocal bombardments at Maricourt Givenchy, Hill 63, and Hollo heke, there has been only the usual artil lery activity along the line
ITALIAN FRONTE
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] ARTILLERY ACTIONS.
Rowe, January 15th. A communiqué records that there were artillery, actione at various points yester-
day
ARTILLERY ENGAGEMENTS. BUCOESSFUL AIR RAID
ROMB, January 16th.
A communiqué says there have been general artillery engagements, which were most violent along the Isonzo, especially north-west of Gorizia. Our guns destroyed 400 metres of trenches on the Isonzo and bombarded the camps of Aissovizza, Chea povano, and Doruberg, and the Railway stations of Lougafica, Pravcina, and Lubiana The aircraft returned safely.
MAVAL ACTIVITIES.
THROUGH REUTZE ́8 MDENCY.) NAVAL FIGHT OFF DURAZZO AUSTRIANS LOSE THREE WARSHIPS:
Rowe, January 18th. Detailed accounts of the fighting off Durizzo on December 29th confirm the loss, already reported from several sources, of another enemy ship besides the Lika and Trigles.
EIGHT DAYS OF MISERY AND AGONY,
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] KAISER OPERATED UPON. NOT OUT OF DANGER FOR A WEEK.
ROME, January 16th. Foclesiastical quartors state that it is learned from a German soures that the Kisor was operated upon on Thursday successfully but the patient will not be out of danger for a week.
NEW YORK, January 10th. The Imperial Chancellor (Dr. Bethmann Hollweg) has sent a wireless message to the American papers that the Kaiser was never confined to his bed, and that he will soon. resume his activities,
THE KAISER'S BIRTHDAY.
HOW HE WOULD HAVE IT CELEBRATED.
AMSTERDAM, January 15th. The Kaiser, in a Proclamation to his people, mys For the second time I celebrate my birthday, amid the clash of arma, Despite the beroic deeds and glori successes of the German and Allied Forces, the arduous struggle for existence which envy has forced upon us has not yet ended. The whole strength of the German people at the Front and at home must be concentrated on a fine victory and a peace safeguarding the Empire from hostilo
attacks" The Kaiser says he desires the
prayer celebrations to be confined to silent and charitable contributions to heal the
scary of war.
LABOUR'S ATTITUDE TOWARDS COMPULSION,
WORKERS PLACED IN FALSE
POSITION BY CARD VOTE.
LONDON, January 18th. The general belief in political circles is
that the workers have been placed in a
Importance of Mount Lovtchen was due to lers from Monastir report that 50,000 Ger- TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS OF CREW false position by the cand votes, and that
Foreign influences. Cattaro was a first- plass natural barbour capable of accom modating the whole Austrian feet, despite
possible menace from the top of Mount Coytchen. - Although the barracks at Tattaro were visible from Mount Lovt-
phen, adequate guns could not be brought bp the mountain owing to the absence of roads.
He concluded by saying that the inevit able success of the Allies would nullify the kepent bold strokes by the enemy which were accomplished in view of their need of
hastening peace,
mans are massed there, German officers state that this army, in co-operation with Austrians from Montenegro, will under-
take the conquest of Albania, and will afterwards join in the attack on Salonika,
ITALY'S AID FOR SERBIA
AND MONTENEGRO.
PARIS, January 16th.
A Rome telegram says that the object of the sudden return of the King is stated to be in connection with measures to aid Mon- tenegro and Serbia,
CETINJE NOT DAMAGED.
AMSTERDAM, January 16th- An Austrian communiqué says that the King of Montenegro's residénce at Cetinje. and tho town itself have not been damaged. ALLIES' LANDING AT CORFU,
PARIS, January 18th.
A communiqué describes the landing at Corfu. The Greek authorities were warn-
OF TORPEDOED SHIP.
MALTA, January 15th.
The experiences of the crew of the tor: petoed ship Clan Macfarlane were terrible
The steamer left Malta on the 28ths December, to proceed to Bombay. She was torpedoed without warning on December 30th. A heavy son was running at the time. The crew of 74 all took to the boats. The submarine, which had not previously been seen, then rose to the surface and Captain Swanston was asked the nationali ty and name of the steamer her tonnage, cargo, and destination,
The submarine hastened the sinking of the steamer by gucăre, and then dis appeared,
All six boats were tied together and mained for three days battling against a mountainous sea. The ration was only half a biscuit and half a dipper of water twice daily,
Austria and Germany could no longer Wount on inadequate co-ordination of the Allies in material and moral efforts.
AUSTRIA'S PROPOSAL OF ARMISTICE.
GREATEST DESIRE IS TO HOLD CATTARO AS NAVAL BASE.
LONDON, January 16th, The Athens' correspondent of the Messa pero says that Austria proposed an armis Fice to Montenegro in order to enter into peace neg tiations, suggesting the cassion of Mount Levicken, to Austris, who would then recoguise Montenegro's rights to Boutari. Cetinje has no military value to
were reported by the Consul, one of whom
loose and drifted away. The remaining Austria but the question remains whether was the head of the German espionage-
boats, half filled with water and the the Austro-Germans shall overrun Moz-
The Times correspondent at Athens tele-occupants half dead with exposure and tenegro like Serbia or remain content with Cetinje and Mount Lovtcher, Austria's graphs that the Austrian Consul at Corfu starvation drifted helplessly for three
greatest desire is to hold Cattaro as a Navai base against Italy. She has already in- "Kressed her battleships there, and it is re- ported that four large submarines have arrived. ¿Austria would also like to see the Inst of the Montenegrin Army, which still numbers 40,000, especially as Scutari is an armed camp.
ed on the 11th inst, by the French Consul, and merely made a formal verbal protest, well-knowing that it was not a question of occupation. The first detachment landed at 4 o'clock and occupied the telegraph office. They arrested two individuals who
system.
has been arrested.........
ENEMY BOMBS AMONG GREEK TROOPS.
PARIS, January 15th A communiqué says that enemy aircraft bombed Janes, north-west of Kukus, and Doganizi, killing a Greek soldier and wounding several others.
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOY] THE " HARALONG” CASE..
GERMANY'S THREAT OF
REPRISALS
(THROUGH SHUTER'S AGHROY.] NEW VICEROY OF INDIA. WON DISTINCTION IN AUSTRALIA
LONDON, January 18th.
The Daily News, says Lord Chelmsford AMSTERDAM, January 15th.
has done good work in Australia: and The Gorman reply to the White Paper
possesses many qualifications making for refuting the allegations of inhumanity access in his very difficult office, but his. against the grow of the Baralong says that take is not easy. Lord Hardingo has proved Great Britain's attitude renders it im-the greatest Viceroy of our time, and his
possible for her to treat the affair further Britain was responsible for a crime which disgraced International Law and humani ty, Germany must undertake the punish ment of an unexpisted crime, and devise reprisals,
GERMAN CONSPIRACIES IN AMERICA.
very success must make his successor's task hard, even in the quietest times
The Standard, reviewing the situation in Indie, says happily the general and fervent loyalty of all classes encourages the belief that yo new and unforeseen anxieties avait the new Viceroy, who has already
won
distinction in the self-governing Dominions, Lord Chelmsford would be spared the grave anxieties experienced by several of his predecessors. The hostility NEW YORKS. January 18th, A Federal Grand Jury has indicted a of Germany and the German-led Turk was only an external menace to the security man named Webber, who is related to an official of the Deutsche Bank and four of India. It was still a far pry: from Kut+ other Germans of conspiring to ship rub-el-Amara and Kermanshah and there is no ber to Germany in violation of the Customs laws
AUSTRALIAN WHEAT FOR
EXPORT.
SYDNEY, January, 18th.
need to apprehend that General Sir Percy Lake in Mesopotamia and the Russiens in Persin will allow the enemy to get any
nearer...
The Dony Graphic says that few Vice roys have better served. England in India than Lord Hardinge. Nothing has so The Government estimates that 10,000,000
endeared him to the people as his defonce bushels of wheat will be available for ex-of the Indians in South Africa, which ques-
port.
ON THE ROAD TO KERMANSHAH.
PETROGRAD, January 15th.
A communiqué sara that in Parsis the Russians occupied Kayangar, on the road to Kermanshah.
DUTCH STEAMER
A MINE. AMSTERDAM, January 15th The Dutch steamer steamer Vaashaven has been mined. Twenty-two of the crew have been saved, but the death of the Captain is reported.
tion seemed at one time likely to provoke conflict, but public opinion has since allied to the view that an honourable and adequate place must be found for Indion representatives in the Councils of the Empire. Leaving India now is indeed a triumph for Lord Hardinge, and may be some consolation for bis sad domestic losses. STRIKES His successor has won distinction in New South Wales. In Lord Chelmsford India will possess a Viceroy of sterling charac ter and proved capacity, capable of carry- ing on the best traditions of British rule.
The Times says that Lord Chelmsford will be accepted with general satisfaction. An aoute constitutional crisis in Queensland SPANISH STEAMER SUNK BY found him possessing courage and know-
MINE.
ledge. His term in New South Wales is reckoned as the most anceessful of recent LONDON, January 16th
Fears; Since his return he has devoted The Spanish steamer Bayo was sunk by himself to useful work on the London a mine near La Rochelle. Twenty-five were County Council, and has been serving with drowned and one saved.
the Territorials since the outbreak of war. Such a record sufficiently reveals a man whose life was full and many-sided, Lord Chelmsford had provod a faithfuj and valuable public servant, endowed with sound judgment, determination and a keen sense of duty. He had the advantage of
THE NETHERLANDS FLOODS, DIKES COLLAPSE AND SEA BURSTS THROUGH.
་་་་་
AMSTERDAM, January 18th. The havoc created by the floods in greater
the great bulk of labour is thoroughly patriotic and favourable to National Ser- vice Consequently the Labour leaders are than was at first supposed, The Sykes along supporting the Bill and are working the Zuider Zee collapsed at several points strenuously to disperse any clouds of doubt and enspicion. Thus it is hoped that national unity will seo's complete triumph BELGIAN CARDINAL'S VISIT
j.*
TO ROME..
DEMONSTRATIONS OF SYMPATHY,
ROME, January 16th. Cardinal Mercier, who is on a visit, was given a warm welcome, the people in the crowded streets crying "Viva Mercier,
Viva Belgia, All the notabilities of Rome, together with obscure citizens, made
peasants and cattle everywhere fleeing pre. cipitately from the constantly rising waters The dyke broke at several points in the Ymuiden district and before the inhabit
anto
realised their peril sea burst through the gaps with such force that large portions of the road were wrecked.
Reports coming in from North Holland tell of great distress in different districts, including the Island of Texel and the pro- vince of Groningen. The gale also swept the Lower Elbe. The sea was 20ft above
a pilgrimage to the Belgian College where Formal, The town of Stade subsided. The the Cardinal is staying and pledged them. dyke at Twielenfeth was severely damaged, selves to
on to contribute the rest in ants and
power to
secure the restoration
On January 2nd, owing to the very heavy Belgium. His Eminence was touched sea, two busts parted and were not seen by the demonstrations, but refused to again.
The men at first were cheerful, but the exposure and hardship told on the Lascare, On the 4th inst. the Captain's bosť, in
of the hope of preventing further damage.
A message from Amsterdam says that on the island of Herken 16 persons were drowned, of whom seven were children EARTHQUAKE AND FLOODS IN ENGLAND.
mike a statement, whereupon those who bad assembled exclaimed The facts speak eloquently enough.”-
which two men had already died, broke GERMANY AND THE BALKAN
more long days and nights. The sea never abated.
STATES.
ZURICH, January 16th. The Milan Secolo save that the German Government intends sending the Duke of Mecklenburg to assume the direction of all the Balkan Legationi. The German Minis ter at Bukharest left a week ago, and will
One after another, eleven more Lascars not return.
died.
The survivors, numbering only 24, were in a state of atter collapse when picked up on the 7th inst. after eight days misery and agony.
FORD'S PEACE PARTY GOING
HOME.
THE HAGUE, January 15th. The Ford Peace Party has left Rotter dam for America.
LONDON, January 18th, The tidal wave in Holland coincided with a north-westerly gale and an abnor mally high tide on the East Coast of Eng land, especially at Yarmouth, where the streets were flooded; and a severe earth- quake, which lasted half a minute, in the Midlands, accompanied by a loud noise. People were knocked down in the stresta, PORTSMOUTH'S NEW MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT.
LONDON, January 15th. Admiral Sir Hedworth Meux has been, returned without opposition for Ports- month
acquiring from another angle a knowledge of Imperial problems which would not be the least valuable qualification of the Vice- roy in the difficult times lying ahead. It would be difficult to make a wiser choice.
LISBON FIRE DUE TO FOUL
PLAY.
LONDON, January 15th. The fire spread to enormous proportions during the night, but ended to day by the falling in of the walls
About thirty people were injured, The Minister of War is convinced that
the fire was due to foul play.
AMERICAN SUBMARINE
DESTROYED.
New York, January 15th. The submarine F 2 was mink after an explosion in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
out of the wire te
doen
injured, some fatally. The electric hat- teries were being re-charged at the time of the explosion, Another theory is that the disaster was due to a hydrogen explo- zion.
THE MEXICAN MURDERS. AMERICA WILL NOT INTERVENE.
WASHINGTON, January 16th. The Cabinet has decided not to interveno. in Mexico, roying on General Carranza to punish the murderera.
THE RISING IN CHINA
SHANGHAI, January 16th.! It is reported that Yunnanese troops
captured at Sai Fu on the 9th inst. n body of rebels from Kuchow who were advan cing on Chungking, where the rebel leader Trai Ao commands the garrison.
[Telegrame received on Saturday, and published in an Extra on Sunday, will be found on page 6.]