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THE
WAR.
TERRIFIC
ASSAULT AT VERDUN.
GREEKS AND BULGAR INVASION.
AUSTRIANS GREAT SACRIFICES.
ITALIAN SUBMARINES FEAT.
NOTABLE SUCCESSES IN AFRICA.
FRANCO-BELGIAN FROGT.
[MROUGH RAUTER'S AGENCY.]
THE VERDUN STRUGGLE:
TERRIFIC NEW GERMAN
ASSAULT
PARIS, May 30th.
5,40 pm:
ITALIAN FRONT
THROUGH BRUIER'S AGENCY. INCREDIBLE AUSTRIAN
SACRIFICES.
SECOND PHASE OF OFFENSIVE
LONDON, May 30th. Messages from Rome state that the Austrian offensive everywhere has been
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY JUNE 1er IVIo.
THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
THEOUGH REUTER I AGENCY
THROUGH EXUTED 8 AGENCY. 1
BULGARIANS CONCENTRATING THE IRISH NEGOTIATIONS. BRITISH POST-WAR TRADE
FRENCH LINES BOMBARDED
BATONIE May 30th
Important Bulgarian forces are 18- ported to be concentrating at Nevrokop, ay. well as at anthr The enemyre bombarding the French advanced lines on the Vardar and also at Kilindir
TRANSFER OF SERBIAN ARMY COMPLETED.
Aars, May 31st. The French Admiralty announces that the transfer of the Serbian Army from Corfu to Salonika has now a com pleled
RUBBIAN FRONT
THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY
BRINKER FIGHTING.
There is no change in the Caucasus. GENERAL,
ON GREATER PART OF FRONT.
PETROGRAD, May 31st. A communique says that minor fighting A terrific new German assault at very arrested, except on the centre, of the the greater part of the front
Sins been on a rather brisker scale along dun marked the 101st day of the battle. Asinge sector, where the Austrians have Today's communiqué says:-The bom for six days incessantly attacked with bardment redoubled in violence west of extreme violence on front of ten the Meuse, and was especially sovere at kilometres with no fewer than forty dusk between Deadman and Camieres battalions, with incredible sacrifices. Then the enemy delivered a very strong attack on all the positions in this sector. freshDivision newly-arrived, being engaged. All Do sesaults against the eastern slopes of Deadman, where our positions were established, were defeated
by our fire
Further eastward, in the region of Caurettes Wood, after fruitless attempts by the Germans, who suffered heavy. losses, we were obliged to withdraw our advanced elements to south of the Betbin- court-Cumieres Road The enemy, how over, despite repeated efforts, were unable to dislodge us from the southern outskirts of Cumieres
The opinion is generally expressed that, the first phase of the Trentino battle is now over and that the second phase, is beginning The Italians are evidently
strengthened all along the line.
RENEWAL OF AUSTRIAN EFFORTS.
ITALIANS MAINTAIN UPPER HAND
ROME, May 30th A communiqué says: The situation is generally unchanged along the whole front, except in the Posina zone, in Upper Astico, where we had yesterday
foretaste of a renewal of the enemy offensive. Southward of Posing the
The bombardment continued intensely enemy, after intense artillery prepara
Action, attacked in the direction
Campigils and Monte
at night time.
The only incident cast of the Mouse was
ore After a
heavy artillery fighting westward of Fort desperate struggle we retained our post-
de Donsumont
NO FURTHER INFANTRY ACTION
PARIS, May 3let
12.55 a.m
The evening communiqué says: There
Waa moвt violent bombardraent in the Mort Homme Cumieres region, and mo derate artillery activity on the right of the Mense and in Voorro. There was nothing elsewhere.
AQUIETER DAY ON BRITISH FRONT.
LONDON, May 31st. General Sir Douglas Haig, in a cont munique, says Enemy, air-craft yester day were more active than usual. One of our machines was shot down in s com bat in the air, and fell in our lines. The hostile maching was forced down out of control into the enemy's lines
tions
On the northern slope of Monte San Michele we exploded powerful mine, wrecking a long stretch of the enemy's trenches.
THE BALKANS
STAROUSA EKUTER 5 AGENCY,]
ENEMY'S NEW MOVE IN
MACEDONIA
WILL BULGARTANS OVERLOOK
VERDUN LESSON
LONDON, May 30th
A correspondent, writing to the Lon don Press from Balonika, points out the serious difficulties attending any Ger man-Bulgarian advance from Demirhis nor. He says there are only two roads available — The first, through Seres; and the second down the Strumia Valley to the Gulf of Orphano, thence following the coast road, which is alone possible for wheel traffic.
The roads on which guns could be brought up capable of damaging the Allied entrenchments are exposed to the
Wo exploded a mine in the night south. -east of Cuinchy, Two German mines, exploded at Sober and Neuville, failed to appreciably damage our tranches are of the Allies heavy artillery while To-day was quieter than usual. There the roads affording corer to the enemy was no infantry action and little artilare impassable for everything but moun lery netivity.
MAYAL ACTIVITIES.
THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.
A MAGNIFICENT FEAT.
SUBMARINE ENTERS TRIESTE
SINKS LARGE TRANSPORT
Home May 30m
An Italian submarino has performed
the magnificent feat of entering.
and sinking a large transport.
BRITISH STEAMERS
MARTORPEDOED:
The British
pedoed in Lite
LONDON, May Dih
tain batteries.
only
Bulgarians may conceivably make tal attack by pushing forward a
"ce of infants
by overlooking the lessons Verdun and the formidable resistance of modern entrenchments.
GREEKS AROUSED
THROUGH WELTER E AGENCY EAST AFRICAN CAMPAIGN. BRITISH OCCUPY NEU LANGENBERG
LONDON, May 30th.
PROGRESSING WITH U
EXPECTED SPEED
LONDON, May 31st.
It is understood that the Irish negos tiations are progressing with unexpected speed There were conferences between the Nationalist and Ulster lenders yes terday, and the feeling in the evening was most hopeful
Mr. Lloyd George will probably make a statement in the nature of an interim
POLICY
INDIA AND PREFERENTIAL
નાની ચા
TRADINGS
LONDON, May 30th
LOCAL CHINESE WEDDI G.
John
Annie, Quinn,
WEI QUINN
SE
wedding was solemnized at
tordny afte aughter of Mrs. Thomas N
Arbuthnot.Road, Hongkong Mr Wei Wing Lock, son of the Hon Mr. Wei Yuk CM GSM
The bride who was given away by Afr. Morrison Brown Yung was tastefully attired in 2 gown of ivory crepe de chine founced with French lace, and with
In the House of Commons Mr Norton Griffiths neked whether the Imperial Gov- erument intended to take any action be fore the termination of the war with a view to the adoption of a preferential trading policy with India in favour of an exquisite trimming of fur, true the United Kingdom, the DominIOLS, BU
and lovers knots and pearls She also wore The Times says that hope, almost our Allies
veil of silk embroidered tulle spraved amounting to confidence, has riser to a Mr. Asquith-All aspects of our trade with orange blossoms Miss Ng Quinn, surprising degres during the past few policy after the war are being investi- sister to the bride was Matron of hoars. Both sides are manifesting a gated by the Government and will be our and the br
the bridesmaids were the PANINGARMER Misses Rose Lee, Dolly Chee, Florence discussed at the Economic Conference Rosser and Effo Ng Quinn (nicce of the I cannot anticipate the results of these bride), who wore dresses of white nison,
Report to mOTOW
hearty good will and a sincero desire.
for a settlement.
a group of federal Home Rulers, in- tuscussions and investigations by making strawberry ninon and crepe silk. The
cluding Scottish and Welsh Members of the House of Commons, in anticipation of a settlement, conferred in the House of Commons yesterday
A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE LONDON, May 31st.
In the House of Commons Mr. Asquith said that martial law was being con tinued in Ireland as a precautionary mensare. Ho hoped its disappearance would be speedy and complete. It would only be used in cases of urgent necessity ANOTHER LIFE SENTENCE.
LONDON, May 31st,
John McNeill, President of the Irish volunteers, has been sentenced to impri
It is officially announced that Briga dier General Northey compelled the eneonment for life. my to evacuate Neu Langenberg, and afterwards occupied the place, capturing large quantities of ammunition, food, and stores of all kinds
The enomy garrison at Namena, miles north east of Abercorn, is invested. DEFEAT OF A SULTAN'S BEST TROOPS.
COMMANDERS DEAD OR
SURRENDERED.
LONDON, May 30th
of the cli
FEELING THE PINCH. GERMANS RATIONS FURTHER REDUCED
LONDON, May 30th. The new Food Dictator in Germany is already, cutting down the scanty allow ancos enjoyed by the population.
at
The meat ration in Berlin is now fixed half a pound weekly, and it is omin- ously added that it will be subject to
ekly revision.
* there be announced that the Food Com- Ibanettes will presently comider the ques
Lion of communal feeding of the whole
German hopes are now fixed on the
of Darfur confirmed. It appears that all the Saltan's best troops and population. Commanders were present. Most of the inter are dead or have surrendered. The disarmament of the tribesmen is proceed, ing satisfactonly Much war material has been collated,
A British aeroplane, on the day after the battle, attacked the fleeing enemy, who numbered only 300, and had to face one and a ball days waterless march to the nearest village,
SULTAN OF DARFUR'S FLIGHT LONDON, May 30th The Sultan of Darfur 19 among the force of 300 which is fleeing from the Bri tish troops in Darfar
THE ADVANCE ON BAGDAD, GENERAL TOWNSHEND'S
The abend
on Bagda
in the
OPPOSITION
LONDON, May 30th. ntations of General Town- the risk of an advance
berlain, the Viceroy, the Indi General Nixon, na
coming harvest, which the Coverment glowingly describes, but great thunder- storms In Saxony and elsewhere have seriously damaged the young crops, while many potato fields have been swept away.
A LONG CONFERENCE
AUSTERDAM, May 20th. The Imperial Chancellor (Dr. Beth- mana Hollweg) lnd long conference with the King of Bavaria at lunich.
MB. RUNCIMAN ILL.
LONDON Mar 31st. The President of the Board of Trade (Mr. W Runciman) has been ordered a complete rest owing to over work. It is feared that he will be absent from his duties for Er weeks and will be unable to attend the Economic Conference at Paris, which is fixed for the 14th June,
Mr L Harcourt in teldporarily in charge of the Board of Trade. ham TBR EING AT SOUTHAMPTON.
LONDON May 20th. His Majesty the King visited Southamp ton Docks and inspected the arrange ments made for the embarkation and entraining of troops.
fily pub
lished and are presurably India: MEDICAL MISMANAGEMENT, THE MESOPOTAMIA SCANDAL
On May 30th.
MA able to give
In the House of Co Chamberlain said he was
date for the sakan
of the Commission break down of the medi BY in Mesopotamia
sposed
BULGAR INVASION. REPORTED SERIOUS TROUBLE IN Report
ATHENS
LONDON, May, 20th
The censorship is very atriot at Ather where
His Majesty boarded the hospital ship Asturias and chatted with the wounded. KAISER RETURNS TO FRONT.
AMSTERDAM, May 30th The Karser has returned to the front. COTTON WORKERS DISPUTE
LORDON Hayth
the
The Lanca
have now 2-30
offer
FLYING OFFICERS PAY.
RUSSIANS CALL UP 1917 CLASS
Commons Sir B Coll
ing Corps
from Petrograd
of recrui
RAILWAY MAGNATES DEATH
statement on one aspect thereof.
<best man" was Mr. Yung Hin Lun, Colonel Yate Will India be repre- The service was conducted by the Rev.
0. B. Shana
scuted at the Conference ?)
Mr. Asquith-No
BRITISH WAR HONOURS,
LONDON, May 30th: The Gazette announces that the Dis tinguished Service Order has been con- ferred on Captain J. R. Wynter (52nd Silks), while Military Crosses have been awarded to Captain F H. James (104th Wellesley's), Captain H. F. Marsh (2nd Gurkhas), Lieut. E. Finnis (53rd Sikhs), and Second Lieute P. Bayly and H. G. Inglis (Indian Army Reserve).
RESULT OF NEW DERBY
LONDON, MAY 30th
The result of the New Derby, which
was run at Newmarket as a substitute for the Epsom Derby, was as follows
Fifinella Kwangsu
NBASOVIA 1.
Betting 11 to 2 against Fifinels, 3 to 1 against Kwangan, 11 to 2 against Nassovian Ten ran Won by a neck,
a head separating second and third.
LANDSLIDES IN PANAMA
CANAL
________LONDON, May 31st. Further Landalides are reported at the Culebra Cut in the Panama Canal. A slight delay of deep draught steamers expected.
RICSHA
COOLIE'S STRANGE
DEATH:
At the conclusion of the ceremony, which was fully choral, a reception was held at 44, Robinson Road, the home of the bridegroom's father
The bride's going away dress was of salmon pink satin crepe, with an over- skirt of cream coloured face, trimmed with violets, and she wore a hat of eatin and tulle with osprey feathers to match.
There was a numerous collection of Present The father of the bridegroom - presented the bride and bridegroom with watch, a diamond pin, a pair of pearl a chest of silver cutlery, a gold wrist
ornaments, a pair of gold bracelets, and a travelling outfit. The presents from the mother of the bride consisted of diamond studs, diamond bracelets, pendant and arrings, a set of pearls and a cheque. Presents were also sent by Sir James Lock hart (cheque); Sir Robert Ho Tang (silver bow); Professor and Mra Middleton Smith (Japanese tos act); Professor and Mrs. A. G. Warren (hand lace tea cloth); Dr. and Mrs. Forayth (pair of silver. frames); Professor and Mrs. Matthew man (ink stand); Professor and Mrs. Surman (table cover) Rev C. B. Shana (Japanese curios); Mr.
and Mrs. E Rosser (silver salt and pepper stand); Mr. Haywood (hat box); Mrs. Harker fcoffee pot); Miss Hall (ailver, tooth prok stand); Mr. and Mrs Austin (pair of Japanese oil paintings); Mr. and Mrs. C Anderson (set of silver salt cellars and spoons) Mr. W. Williams (pair of silver candle sticks) Mr. G K Hall Brutton (alook), Rev. and Mrs. Howitt (Shakespeare's poems) Professor Danon- borg (dozen silver tea spoons); Mr. and
Mrs. C. Mackenzio (half dozen silver tea spoons), Miss A. Pitts (Bible) Misa Stewart Lockhart (sots of buttons and brooches), Professor and Mrs. Hintun (Thermos flask) Mr. and Mrs. G. E farley (butter db) Directors of Sincere Co. (silver vases) University
STRUCK BY EUROPEAN IN
MOMENT OF ANGERS At an enquiry at Shanghai into the death of Tsang Tsung wei, & ricsha coolie, who died on May 13, some time after being struck, it is alleged, by Mr. A. Uudents (silver tea set and two silver traya); Directors of Tung. Wah Hospital Belyea of the Chinese Vehicle Co. Dr.
(silk); Dr. Allan (gold and pearl pen (- sata) Mr. and Mrs. Gittins (toast rack), shortly go to America
Mr and Mrs. Wei Wing Lock will
MC Davis assistant medical officer to the 8. MC said death was due to internal haemorrhage due to rapture of the spleen, which witness was of the opinion must have been caused violence,
Det Insp. Reeves said that on May 23, he was in the charge room of the Hong kow Police station where
came to make a report about one zicsha coolies, who he thought was He said that while in Monawk Road Bew the coolle drawing his ricana. cabbages Mr. Belysa, took the
scence away and said he would be fined $1 before he got his licence back. At 10:30
appeared at the office War and wanted his ficence Mr Belven, said he tolds
went on with my wo
and as he was kide got hold of his head ja pu
with- a hạch
the continued
Mr.Belve
THE GERMAN BRUTE.
Six French non commissioned officers and soldier have managed to send a lettor describing life in a German fort- ress, writes the Paris correspondent of the Daily Telegraph. They were sentenced on March 6th, 1915, to eleven months imprisonment in a fortress for attempting to escape, but were reprieved after nine months. During those months they were
worse than convicte
absolutely at the mercy of karders, commanded by furious captain, No complaints were over allow- ed. One of the gnatorics was struck & sword for aying Baited for more Food A Russian now dou Len years Exercise,
For this he
by four Germans
the coalie a kick with the with wet towel Violently that he was
was reported to him that the
been causĒTI
trouble
report
disabled for a week rench divilisa of weak miod, now doing thirteen years for having sung the Marseillaise, was in the sende
and was kept under a shower bath
boting ater, ap part
man-non;
some Ger
cre.com
o the
Feen
were landed Tat
The British steamer Southgate bas beon gunk Twenty-two were sand.
the mat
vegetables &