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THE WAR.
V ANOFF'S SMASHING
BLOW.
AUSTRIANS ADMIT SERIOUS DEFEAT ON DNIESTER.
RENEWED GERMAN EFFORTS
NEAR VERDUN.
BRUSH WITH GERMAN DESTROYERS,
DUTCH LINER'S CREW REFUSE TO SAIL WITHOUT
RUSBIAN FRONT.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.) SMASHING BLOW ON
DNIESTER.
ESCORT.
AUSTRIANS ADMIT SERIOUS DEFEAT.
PETEOGRAD, March ist. The Russion General Iyunoff has deliver-
ed a panshing blow on the Galician front,
now
#AVAL ACTIVITIES.
[HROUGH BRUTER'S AGENCY.]
BRUSH WITH ENEMY DESTROYERS,
TAB HONGKONG DAILY PREAN THURSDAY, MARCH 2920
CHASED INTO ZEEBRUGGE
LONDON, March 21st- The Admiralty announce that four Bri Lish destroyos sighted thre, German-les- troyers off the Belgian coast, The latter
Following up his success in February, immediately ran for Zeebrugge, chased by when he took Usnjeczka, some 25 miles northward of Czernowitz, he has stormed the important bridgehead · east- ward of Michaleze, which is three miles north-west of Useicezka.
A Vienna communiqué adnats the serious defeat, and that the Austrians have been compelled to evacuate the fortifications on that part of the Daiester and retire on the heights of Zaleszczyki, some ten miles from Czernowitz, having suffered heavy
Jossos.
RETWEEN THE RUSSIANO AND THE RIVER, HOW ENEMY WERE TRAPPED.
AMSTERDAM. March 21st,
An Austrian communiqué appears to in- dicate that the Austrian front Peor Czernewitz has been broken or ben for 191 miles. It says:-After a brave defence for six months the bridge anal fortifications north-west of Usoioczka went to pieces and were evacuated. The Russian guna made a breach of 300 yards, but the garrison, despite all losses, hold out for seven hours, though subjected to a very violent artillery and infantry live.
Then the Austrian commander retreated, small detachments and wounded crossing the Dniester in boats hug this mode of crossing soon became impossibly owing to the Russians concentrated fire."
The Austrians were thus caught between the Bussians and the river. They endea voured to cut their way through to Usoleczka. They started at night, remnants Teaching Zaleszczyki in the morning. FRANCO-BELGIAR FRONT.
ĮTHROUGH RESTER'S AGRÉCK.] GERMAN OFFENSIVE CRUSHED
PARIS, March 21st.
Newspapers state that the most reliable. circles affirm that the German offensive at Verdun has been definitely crushed, ENEMY RENEWS ATTEMPTS. ETRUGGLE IN MALANCOURT
WOOD.
the British vessels. In a short running fight two German destroyers were hit. We had four wounded.
DUTCH SHIPPING AND SUB.
MABINE WARFARE
LINES TO BE SUSPENDED.
AMSTERDAM. March 22nd, It is reported that the Rotterdamshco Lloyd and the Nederland companies are conndoring the suspension of services till Germany's intentions aro clarific! The Prins der Nederlanden' and the Tambora,
which are en route for Home from Java, have bem ordured to await instructions at Falmouth,
THE SEVERE **TUBANTIA"!
NOTE,
THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOT.]
INDIAN FRONTIER TRIBES.
CONDUCT DURING WAR GENERALLY GOOD,
LONDON, March 21st.
In the House of Commons Mr. Austen Chamberlain said that the Baluchistan frontier of India had been remarkably free from organised crime and distarbases dur
ing the war. The conduct of the tribes had been generally good. Tho Khan and Sirdars of Kelat and the Jam Sahib of Lasboyla hnd raised and equipped a Corps of 2,000 camels, a detachment of which had served in Mesopotamis. The loyal co- operation of these Chiefs and Sirdars was greatly appreciated by the Government.
MESOPOTAMIA CAMPAIGN.
LONDON, March 21st.
In the House of Commons Mr. Lloyd George said that there lind been no failure
THROUGH "REUTER'S AGENCY.)
HUMANITY AND LIBERTY.
CANADA'S DETERMINATION.
PRESENTATIONS TO
INSPECTOR WITHERS. Inspector Withers, who is retiring from, the Hongkong Police after 29 years! ser vice was yesterday the recipient of fare LONDON, March 21st.
well gifts from the Indian Police, the Major General Sir Sam Hughes, inter-members of the Police Recreation Club, viewed, said that bis visit to England is and the Corinthian Yacht Club,
At a parade of the Indian police in the strictly connected with Army matters. Canada is no determined as ever to further compound at the Central Police Station the enge of the upbuilding of humanity in the afternoon, the Captain-Superinten dent of Police (Hon. Mr. Mel, Messer) presented Inspector Withers who is a confirmed bachelor--with
and liberty.
JAPAN AND THE ALLIES.
LONDON, March 1st. In the House of Commons Mr. Lloyd George said that Japan had been invited to send a representative to the Paris Con- ference.
Indies'
MACAO NOTES.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT]
MACAO, March 20th. LOCAL RESIDENT IMPRISONED AT SHANGHAI« A great sensation was caused to-day in the city by a wira from Shanghal giving the news that Mr. Constancio da Silva, a well-known resident of this place, has been sout to prison by the Portuguese Consul in that Settlement. The telegram sara that Mr. Silva and others were summoned by
the Consul to the Consulate, but they re fused to appear, and the Consul then order. ed their arrest, The Clerk and another man proceeded to Mr. Silva's residence and forced the door, while Mr. Silva, from tho window, fired three rounds at the isen. At put into night Mr. Silva was arrested and
gold link bracelet! The JEMANAR Enid he bad known the Inspector from a constable and he had always found him kind and considerate. Inspector WITHERS thanked the Indian police very sincerely for their
goo] without being allowed to communicate present. He said that as the Government with friends outside. A week ago Mr. J. were increasing the duty on whisky, and d'Assumpçan, the son of another well-known THE" GHAZEE” STILL AFIRE were proposing to tax hachelors, and there resident in this eity was also sent to pri were plenty of young ladies about whoson for publishing a booklet adversely cri. might require a husband he would tako ticising the actions of nuthorities in the a walk in the night and the first lady who
various Treaty ports, caught him would receive both the brace-
LONDON, March 21siv. The British steamer Ghazce, from Cal- culta, is still afiro near Tilbury. She
to supply Major-General Aylmer with reunk by the head, and is resting on theet and himself. (Laughter.) inforcements. He had no information. red. The whole cargo is threatened with garding the health of the troops and the condition of the wounded at Kut-el-Ainara,
ITALY'S COMING OFFENSIVE.
PARIS. March 21st. Goneral Count Ozdorna, interviewed, said that Italy will advance when the weather is fine.
IMPORT OF LUXURIES PROHIBITED.
LONDON, March 21st. H.M, the King has signed a Proclama. tion probibiting the import of luxuries, fncluding motor-cars, motorcycles, musical instruments, and spirits, except brandy and rum.
destruction,
NEW SPECIFIC FOR VENEREAL: DISEASE,
FARIB, March 21st, A now specific for syphilis has been dis- covered which is alleged to be twice as powerful as Professor Ehrlich's remedy (Salvarsan) and harmless,
SHIP'S MAINMAST CUT.
CHINESE ELECTRICIAN SENT TO. PRISON.
Chan Pun, electrician ou board the Glennie, was charged before Commander C. W. Beckwith, R.N., yesterday with un
ment. :
CHEAP WAY OF REMITTING REMAINS.
From Equador, South America, our Post Office hog riccived for deEvery two parecks by post containing the bones of a China- man who died in that country. This is the first time they such a parcel has arrived in this city. It is a cheap way of sending. remains from one country into another.
LOCAL GUARDS..
Maenonese at the head of each group, and I understand all the sergeants have received orders to return to their quarters, Macaonero taking their places. It is the the purpose.
Mr. Runciman mentioned in the House lawfully cutting into and damaging the he nighinndertake. (AP having been said that about 40-have been registered for
of Confions that other luxuries would he ainmast of the ship at the Hongkong and
Whampoa Docks, on the 13th inst. prohibited soon.
BRITISH APPOINTMENTS.
LONDON, March 21st. The Gazette announces the following annointarents :—
Major H. W. Jackson, 90th Punjabis, to bo Deputy Assistant Quartermaster- General
Many in this city are now in direct com. munication with Shanghai, and, after At the Police Clua in the evening Inspec-learning the full deinits of the matter, for Withers was presented with a handsome intend to make a proper representation dressing-case and a gold sovereign cans and to the Home Government in favour of with chain; The Captain-Superintendent of drawing the Consular officer in that Settle Polio, the Deputy-Superintendent, and Chief Inspector Kere were among those present. The CAPTAIN-SUPERINTENDENT said they had assembled that evening to say "Good-bye" to the "father of that Club. It was In pretor Withers, he under- tood, who practically founded that Club. Men who had gone home held many kind momories of this Club and of Inspector Withers, who was always the foremost worker and one of the moving spirits of The Maese Volunteers having been de the Club, and always did his best to seputed to guard the Fazenda and Barra that every departing member of the Force Forts the street, clowns" are now to lavo had a good send-off, The Ind nas haj pre- sented hit with a bracelet (Laughter) and to reminded Inspector Withers that i was never to inte to mend. They wish- ed him long life and all success in whatever
ause.) Inspector WITHERS' health teartily drunk, the Inspector replied. He traced the history of that Club, saying that when Mr. Halifax came to the Force he thought they should have a Club of their own and with bis aid this Club was. formed. It had grown steadily till it now had a membership of 109. Originally he was appointed Han, Secretary, Inspector Kent Hon, Treasurer, and Tom "Pitt assistant to them both. They tried to make the Club a success, and he thought they did oventually. The duty of coming down there and helping things along was a plen sure indeed, and he was very pleased to see that the Club was still flourishing. He came to the Police Force practically as youth. He had attended many of these functions, and the wonderful thing was that men who left the Force 39 years ago were still alive to-day. He left the Force the and the Colony with deep regret, Fle Capt. M. McGhee, muster of Glengle, stated that his attention was thanked them all more heartily for the pre. called by the Chief Engineer to the main-sents and for the manner in which they had responded to Mr. Messer's kind words. mast having been cut by cortaïu persons, to
(Applause.) fit a door over the hole, on the 13th inst. Ho inspected the hole and found it 7 inches in diameter; there had been a small hole there before to lead the mast, headlight through. No orders had been given to do
him, before the Chief and Sewond Engineers, that he had engaged two fitters to cut this hoe so that he could fit a door to stop the
Mr. H. C. McCullum (Chief Engineer of the Ginogle) stated that on the 13th inst. he heard eems hammering down in the bunker byeendeck, and when he went down, he found two men busy cutting a hole in the mainnast, He asked them who gave them the order to do this work, and they said the No. 1 fitter. He then took
steps to find out which fitter, and the elve- tricion admitted that he gave the order. Captain G. Craster, 6th Cavalry, to the He made the statement before the Captain General Staff.
and purser on the bridge dock on the following Monday,
It is officially announced that Surgeon- General Babte has been appointed to assist Surgeon General Sir A. Keogh.
RESIGNATION OF MAJOR- GENERAL LONG."
SWATOW NOTES.
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT,
BWATOW, March 17th, PROPOSED RAILWAY EXTENSIÓN..
valuable residential
The Railway Authorities at Swatow, pro- pose to extend the railway as reiur as possible to the town. That means a very considerable outlay, as, first of all, they
sobie must buy property. The whole undertaking will. according to present estimates, amount to one hundred thousand dollars. · Such en extension will greatly facilitate the move. meats of the travelling public and of traffic generally.
A DENIAL, BUT →---.
THE HAGUE, March 22nd. The Foreign Office denies the statement mode by the Nieuws van den Day that the Netherlands Government had
Sebt Bi severo Note to Germany in regard to the
In the House of Commons Mr. H. J. sinking of the Tubantia. However, five Teanaut said he was unable to stato the Ministers, including the Foreign Minister, motives prompting the resignation of any work on the mast. The defendant told Withers was leaving them, Graduatly they Chinese Bank recently stablished in`
conferred at noon with representatives of shipping companies,
DUTCH LINER'S CREW REFUSE TO SAIL.
AMSTERDAM, March 21st.
The newspapera stato that the crew of a Batavier liner refused to salt unless the ship is convoyed by warships.
GENERAL.
(THEOUGH HAUTER'S AGENCY-]
BELGIUM'S FUTURE,
ALLIES DECLARATION.
LONDON, March 21st.
LONDON, March 21st.
Major-General Long, which were porsal
to the officer himself.
BRITISH OFFICER FOUND
DEAD.
LONDON, March 31st. Colenol Eustace Trevor half-brother of Lord Trevor, has been found dead with a. gunshot wound at Belfast,
At the inquest n verdict of Suicide during temporary insanity" was returned. MR. ASQUITH ATTENDS WAR
COUNCIL.
LONDON, March 21st.
Mr. Asquith ha attended a meeting pi the War Council.
LONDON, March 21st. The Australian Premier, Mr. W. M,
NEW CHINESE BANK AND THE CUSTOME. For some years, the Customs receipts were passed through the Taiwan Bank, which is a Japanese institution, It is announced that arrangements are now being made for this money to be paid into the
Swatow.
DISSATISFACTION WITH THE NEW BALT SYSTEM,
Subsequently Inspecter Wathers was pre- sented with a gold wrist watch by Mr. A W. van Andel on behalf of the members of the Corinthian Yacht Club. In a few well-chosen remarks Mr. VAN ANDEL said they were exceedingly sorry that Inspector were losing all the old members of the Club, and the reverance of these links with the past was very regrettable. In there anxious and troublous times it would not
The Salt Commissioner has been making perhaps be right, and it would certainly con coming through, to stop t
new arrangements with regard to the sell be selfish, to wish Inspector Withers a Defendant stated that he had been on pleasant holiday white so many of those ng of salt. Of old, and up till recently, the ant industry was carried on under a in Certain persons farming system, board the ship 18 mouths. He saw there was in Europe wore experiencing such difficult times, but they all hoped he would soon a hole in the mainmast, so he gave instruc-be able to enjoy his retirement under more localities loased the privilege to buy und tions to have the same covered. He did not peaceful circumstances, and that he would ell, and no other person was permitted to The new system permits. ask the Chief Engineer because it was have plenty of timo to devote to the pastime in the same locality. That system is
which had drawn such a great amount of how to cerse,
anyons to purchase quantities of sale for Sunday and he had no time to tell him. He his interest and enthusiasm here,
(Aped sups of money and sell as he pleases. did not admis this to the master,
plause) His worship sentenced him to one month's bard labour.
There is much unfavourably criticism of Inspector WITHERS, in reply, said he be
the change, and meetings of protest have lieved that Mr. Melver and himself were been held. As at present understood, the the only two remaining of the original new regulations aduit of certain privileges. members of the Club. He had always in some localities not granted to others. found the atoiosphere in that Club con- This is mentioned as a bone of contention. genial, and they had always treated him At a meeting of protest held at Chhau An DUMPING DEAD BODIES.
ar man should treat anather. He tendered four resolutions were passed(1) Adle fegate was appointed to meet and confer A GENERAL PRACTICE IN CHINA. his heartfelt thanks for their kind gift.
At a meeting of the United Services with the Salt Commissione (1) it was Before Mr. Hazeland at the Magistraey Lodge of Freemasons on Tuesday night decided to wire to Peking and Canton that Inspector Withers was presented with a dissatisfaction has been created by the yesterday a Chinese married woman wassiver rose bowl on a blackwood stand, and new regulations, (3) delegater were up- charged with dumping the dead body of a gold-mounted cigarette holder in a silver pointed to petition the chief authorities at Canton and Government officials in Pokrog. a child on the hillside near Arthur Street, case,
Inspector Withers has held every pasi (4) the various countries involved take Yaumati
tion it is possible for a momber to hold in all lawful moures to get the salt-regu
lations amended. the Lodge.
Inspector Withers will be leaving on Friday,
Inspector Gerrard stated that that Hughes, has been sworn in as a member method of dumping dead bodies so as to of the Privy Council
avoid the expenses of burial was very com-
In the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey, amid loud cheera, announced a de- THE AUSTRALIAN PREMIER, claration by Great Britain. France and Russia to Belgium, that the latter, when the time came, would be invited to partici. pate in the peace negotiations, and that the guaranteeing Powers would not cease hostilities until Belgium had been re To-day'a communiqué says:-The Ger-instated to her political and economic in. mans several times in the night renewed dependence, and had been largely indewai- their attempts at Avocours and Malan-fied for tho wrongs suffered. The Allies court, where the bombardment with shells would also help in Belgium's financial re of large calibre continued unintersabed-covery,
PARIS, March 21st. 3.55'p.m.
ly. The attacks were accompanied by jets
of flaming liquid. Despite the heavy
Jasses indiated by our fire the enemy were able to capture, after a struggle foot by foot, the south-eastern part of the Malan- court Wood, known as Bols d'Avocourt, All hostile attempts to debouch from this position failed...
There was calm elsewhere at Verdun.-
ALLIED ECONOMIC
CONFERENCE.
LONDON, March 21st, In the House of Commons Mr. Lloyd George said that the date of the Allied
EX-KING MANUEL AND PORTUGAL,
LONDON, March 21st,
A telegram from Madrid says the King Mannol has offered his services to Portugal
RTDA RUSSIANS ENTER ISPAHAN.
TengBAN, March 21st, The Russians entered Ispahan (Persial o the 19th March
MRS. ASQUITH LIBELLED.
LONDON, March 21st.
economic conference had not yet been fixed. Mr Asquith has been awarded 210 Mr. Runciman would be the principal | daruges in the libe, action against the
Globe British representative.
-mon
His worship-I don't think I have had a case like this for a long time past. I don't think that any sentence will deter these sort of people. This sort of thing is generally practised in Chins and au notice is taken of it I don't think that anything will stop it, though I think that it ought to be stopped
Inspector Gerrard said the people of Yaumati knew that the woman was arrest ed and the only thing to do was to frighten them a bit. Smallpox was rather bad just now and in view of that it was a serious matter.
His worship imposed a fine of $50, or in default one month's imprisonment,
HONGKONG'S NEW FIRE- ENGINE.
OPIUM-GROWERS' SEVERELY PUNISHED. Drastic punishment has overtaken the porons who dared to plant and cultivate opium against orders. The land on which the opium was grown has been seized by the authorities and disposed of to the highest bidder. This certainly is probi- bition of a drastic kind.
The
The Hongkong Fire Brigade has received valuable to its equipment a very raise addition for up to date OLD CHINA RE-APPEARING_____
Old China is reappearing in various mater fire-ougine, which has just arrived from Home The engine, which is of 60 guce. The newest order we have seen is horse power, is capable of a speed of 30 that issued to the soldiers, directing them writes per hour. It is a considerable into pay their respects to the shades of Kuan-Ti, of Thra Kingdom*” lame, provement on the engine as present in use, for it is fitted with a Hatfield pump which and Yo Fei, of the Sung dynasty. has a capacity of 400 gallons. It is possible orders, as issued, are somewhat, imperative, to connect four jets, which are under the and will probably lead to not a few control of the driver from his rent. Elabor resignations.
to presion had been made for the non- veying of a fire escape, firemen, hore, and gear Thy engine was built by Messrs. Merrywether & Co., of London. It has been on order for two years, but the de mands of the war prevented its prompt delivery
THE WEATHER AND THE PADDY PLANTS, The weather is anything but agreeable and there is much influenza. The frequent rain is retting away the paddy plant. There has been some thunder and lightning to-day which has dispelled the oosly look If the mid-heavens.