THE
WAR.
MAGNIFICENT SUCCESS OF
BRITISH TROOPS.
EXPECTATION OF A SATISFACTORY
FINAL SUCCESS.””
GERMANS ADMIT ALLIES' GAINS.
POLICY OF BRITISH COMMANDER.
AN M.P. ARRESTED.
FRANCO BELBIAH FRONT.
(VAROUGE, KRUTER'S AGENCY.}
ALL WELL ON BRITISH FRONT.
ENEMY FORCED BACK TO THIRD
DEFENCEN.
FHROUGH REDTER'S AGENIT.]
GERMANS DREAD
ADVANCE:
BRITISH
AC HONGKONG DAILY PRR38, MONDAY, JULY 1770. 126
ĮTHROUGH IKUTER'S AGENCY.]
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF'S
POLICY
i
Lossos, July 10th Reuter's Correspondent at Headquar ters reports-Our casualties resulting from penetrating the German second-line on Friday were comparatively light. The enemy surrendered freely. The villages offered a more steen opposition than the trenches, but taught by the experiences of a fortnight the troops carefully sought and destroyed the machine-gun redoubts and dug-outs they had captured at Lon- gueral and Bazentine-le-Grand and other strong positions. Before breakfast the mist deepened, and in the forenoon advantage was taken to consolidate the conquered ground. The struggle was renewed most intensely later in the day, An important attack was delivered in the evening in pursuance of General Haig's policy of heary rapid blows, in order to prevent the enemy strengthening
new defences.
TWO THOUSAND PRISONERS. Router's correspondent at 7.30 p.m.
tinues most satisfactorily. reported:-The British progress con-
tured
Wo
Pants, July 10th. A communiqué states: The magnif cent success of our intrepid British Losnus, July 15th. Allies is the theme of the French General Sir Douglas Haig reports that papers, which they declare is something all continues to go well on the British majestic and inflexible in the measured front. At one point we forced back the but continuous advances, giving the in-vanced towards Pozieres and Martin
it high wood and enemy to his third system of defence, and pression of the latent power of a united Paich, four miles in the rear of his original implacable will. It is pointed out that prisoners during the past twenty-four
We have captured
Per 9,000 The the Germans particularly are in dread of hours; also much material. Some South total prisoners - taken by the British is the British advance north of Peronne, Africans captured Delville Wood. 10,000 since the beginning of the battle, and have made incredible efforts to pre including: 2,000 during the last twenty-vent it, but the British front is already. four hours. The latter include a regi-aligned with that of the French Front, mental Commander of a Guards Division, thus facilitating a renewal of the com Targe quantities of war inateriat have bined advance.
front at Fricourt and Mametz.
also fallen into our hands,
BRITISH PENETRATE THIRD
LINE.
THREE TRENCHLINES
SWARMED
three lines of
The details of the assault on Friday General Haig nt 10.30 p..show that the British Left, starting be- reported heavy fighting all day in tween La Boisselle und Contalmaison, the Poziers and Guillemont sector at
swarmed the German second line, which resultThey were met by a desperate resistance treaches. ed in further important British success, from two Bavarian regiments at Ovillers, capturing two woods and penetrating the while north of Contalmaison they en third line forth of Bazentine-le-Grand,
countered fractions of ches Prussian and reaching the outskirts of Pozieres,
Guard, which were driven back to the outkirts of Pozieres..
ON THE MEUSE,
PARIS, July 10th,
has
A communique states: Thers been a reciprocal bombardment in the Fleury sector on the right of the Mouse.
this front. Nothing has transpired on the rest of
BOMB ATTACK REPULSED. A French communique records that a
Avocourt Redoubt was repulsed. There German boinb attack north-east of the
has been intense artillery practice at Fleury Attempted attacks by the enemy in the Forcat of Aprenent and recon- naissances in Vaux Wood were dispersed by barrage and rifle fire respectively.
AURREAN FROKT.
THROUGH BEITER'S ACENCE.]
GERMANS CLAIM TO HAVE RECAPTURED GROUND,
LONDON, July 15th.
In an official connumque the Germans claimed to have recaptured ground lost at Skrubova, on the Russian front, on the 3rd July, taking eleven offers and
FIRST CAVALRY CHARGE. We captered the whole of the Delville
700 PRISONERS CAPTURED, Wood east of Longueval, despite the most In the contral. advance from between desperate resistance. We repulsed a Mametz and Monte Auban towards the strong, counter with severe enemy Hazentins we quickly took seven hundred losses, and gained a lodgement at
prisoners, a battery of field-guns, and a Faureix Wood, where we penetrated the number of maxin-gans. In a succession German third line, a squadron of of sharp fights, including the repulse of Dragoon Guards in this vicinity success
two counter-attacks, the Pomeranian fully accounting for an enemy detach Brigade held out most fiercely at Bazen This was the first opportunity for tin-le-Petit. Twice the British emerged Valry action since (9.
From the wood into the single street of ADVANCE ON POZIERES.
the village and were compelled to with | 1,300 men. We captured the whole of the wood at draw. At the third assault in the after-| Bazentine-le-Petit. West of the village noon they were successful. It is stated of that name, we repulsed two counter-thas 1,500 German corpses were found in attacks. The prisoners here include, the the village. A company was captured commander of a Bavarian Regiment and feeing towards Pozieres, but the main the whole of the staff. Advancing east body of romeranians escaped. The first of Ovillers we fought to the outskirts of task of the British Eight was to elenr Pozieres.
Trone's Wood, after which they covered the half mile to Longueval by noon
д
ITALIAN
JAN FROMT.
{THROUGH REUTZE'S AGENCY.] MARKED PROGRESS BY
ITALY.
Rous, July 13th.
PEKING NOTES.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. I
PERINO, July 6th.
POLITICAL. Though Li Yuan Hung is. President of China with the consent of the entir, A communique states:-At the head of nation, it does not follow that the nation the Posina Valley the Italians carried is united. A fierce political struggle is the strongest positions. The enemy coun
in progress. Ostensibly it is a straggle ter-attacked violently but unsuccessfully, for the recognition of certain Republican losing heavily. In the Totona region principles, but there are those who prefer there has buon vory marked Italian pro-to describe it as a struggle for place nuð
gress.
BEHERAL
(THROUGH EXUTER'S AGENÇT-] FINANCIAL AGREEMENTS.
LONDON, July 4th.
jewer. In addititun to the political strife, there is real fighting in Kwangtung with the object of ejecting, the Vicar of Bray personality who is Chinngchum of the province. In Szechuan the clashing of armed forces has just been averted by Chen Yi agreeing to get out; but Hanan It is officially announced that Mr.is being rent by some half-a-down men McKenna, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the Finance Ministers of France, conferred in London, Russia, and Italy in conjunction with the British and French Ministers of Manitions and the Chief of the Russian General Staff. They
reached an agreement for further co ordinating joint arrangements for sup- plies of finance. Britain also concluded separate financial agreements with Franes and Italy. This has initiated dis
separate agreement with Russia, cussion of the view that there is
EARL GREY TO HIS LATE CONSTITUENTS.
who think thoir meritorious deeds entitle them to office and each is determined to fight for it. Then it has to be remember ed that the southern family of provinces, with the exception of Kwangtung, have not yet cancelled their coop
tions of independence. So that it will be patent that China is by no means a united country even yet,
MR. JUSTICE BUGHES:
U.S.A. · REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE'S CAREER.
.
Mr. Charles E. Hughes, who has been nominated as the Republican candidate for the Presidency of the United States, was born at Glens Falls, in the State of New York, in 1802, the only child of a Baptist minister from desy His mother, a Miss Connelly, had fish, Suol tish, and Dutch bod as hy uis, for tar career of a professor rather than the nge of 10 he announced his preterence"
of a preacher, and at 3, after live" years of solid industry 21 Madison, now. Colgate, and Brossi Eniversities, he al- used testenersnip mathematics, Gresk, aui Latin at yno Academy at Delhi, New York, where he remained for one year. In 1882 in entered Columbia Uni- after he entered the legal firm of Cham- versity and bene a law tutor, There berlian, Carter & Hornblower, which later became lughes, Rounds 8 hur man. In 1868 he married Miss Carter. In 1891 he was appointed, for two years, professor in law at Cornell University, Thenceforth, until 1905, he was known chiefly as a sound rather than brilliaut lawyer of good standing at the New York having shown any inclination to go in Bar. He was also conspicuous for sever
:
for politics, the New York vestigate the gas and electric lighting
In the spring of 1005 the New respective declara-
Legislature appointed a committee to in business of the City of New York, Hughes was retained as counsel, and in March 30th gave a remarkable display the course of the three weeks following of his power of analysing complicated dictate the report of the committer, and accounts. On April 24 he began to working night and day completed it at This report was exceptional for its out- 5 o'clock on the morning of the 28th. spokenness. "The company," said upon its capital actually invested, but it Hughes, "is entitled to a fair return. is not entitled to capitalize its grip upon the public." The legislation which fol- lowed was drafted by Hughes himself, with the result that in the first year the municipality saved on its own lighting alone an amount estimated at £168,000.
Later in the same year he achieved an even more striking success counsel to the committee appointed to inquire into. the administration of the great New course of 47 public sittings, during which York life insignee companies, In the
financiers and politicians in the country, he exauried many of the most prominent Hughes surpassed himself as rauch by his courteous self-control as by his mastery of the most intricate finance
The political struggle is, after all, the most important at the moment, because its result will determine the future form of the Government. The Southerners are uncompromising in their demand for Cabinet which shall exclude any man with a monarchical taint. Doubtless they can justify this demand, but it is not suggestive of compromise and, cunse quently, operates against a settlement of LONDON, July 10th.
the probleni. The Northerners, who do Earl Grey, in a letter of farewell to his not regard themselven as having been beaten or that the Southernors have date constituents, says that things ard geing so favourably for the Allies as to further concessions which will lead to gained a victory, are not inclined to offer
justify the fairest expectation of a satis-their elimination altogether. Again, the factory final success.
SIGNIFICANT OPTIMISM.
MR. GINNELL M.P ARRESTED UNDER DEFENCE OF REALM ACT:
at Knutsford under the Defence of the
LONDON, July 15th. Mr. Ginnell, M.P., has been arrested
Realm Aot.
* Later Mr. Ginuell was obarged it Bow Steer and was remanded until the 8th
sinat.
He had asked to see
Irish prisoners who were confined at Kinuts ford and gave the name of MeFingle. MESOPOTAMIA AFFAIRS, “TIMES' " SUGGESTIONS REGARD ING INQUIRY.
fact that Tang Shao Yi has declined su far to accept the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs auggests that this leader is not anxione for a settlement in the interests of the country. It is believed that Tang has ambitions towards the
than that. If he persist in declining to and that he is also tooking even higher promotership, a post which he held in 1813,
sccept office he will materially prejudicu the prospects of his party, so that it may fairly be expected that in time his objec tions will be overcome and that he will, with the characteristic expressions of humility and lofty nurse of patriotism, take up the difficult role of Minister of Foreign Affairs. The political outions is very obscure and all kinds of difficul- lies may be expected before and when Parliament ments next month.
|
The impression made upon public opinion by his obvious honesty and offered the Republican nomination for sincerity
was overwhelming.. He was
Governor of New York State. The only which was followed by his election as Mayor of New York and declined it, but in 1906 reluctantly accepted nomination,
pledge to which he would bind himself and honourable administration tree was to give the State. from taint of bogvium or a servitude to any private interest." As Governor he proved an iconoclast of political tradi- tions. He would, indeed, have no truck had no friends among them. with the politicians, and in consequence vo
In 1910, when still serving his second term as Governor, he was appointed Associate Justice of the United States me Court of the
Mr. Justice Hughes is a man of cheer- ful temperament and simple tastes. An extremely hard worker, he is apt to pro- THE JAPANESE LEGATION.
dure by his seriousness a surface impres LONDON, July 16th, Mr. Hioki, the Japanese Minister.
sion of austerity. But he has in reality The Finca states that au inquiry into vacates bis post about the middle of this tolerant of the squalor of political in- a great sense of humour, and is only in- Mesopotamin affairs should be directed, month and returns to Tokyo for another trigue, He is fond of golf and of walk- ing, though not climbing, in the Al, firstly, as to the Imperial Government's appointment. During his two years in
He is a good story feller and a nimble share in the decision to advance towards this city Mr. Hioki has handlod a difconversationist. But his oustand
features are his, thoughtful sincerity and ficult situation with consummate skill, and Bagdad, ercoudly, to the errors of
his political reticence. ¡¡judgment of the Generals on the spot sonality that he has gained the goodwill its a striking testimonial to his per- and the Indian Army Department. When of all thom with whom he has come into that the Indian military system failed tained by Dr. Chun Chin Tao, Acting every allowance is made, it will by found contact: Next Tuesday he is being entor
to stand the test of war, and the evils Minister of Foreign Affairs, and every of over-concentration were accentuated night until his departure he has engage. at various by the most unwise destruction of the ments of a social nature,
Supply Department.
RUSSIANS GAN GROUND. UND. PETROGRAD, July 15th.
eust
enemy yesterday yiubatly bombarded the A Burenta communiqué states that the
Russian lines
of Gorodistehie mirth-east of Bara They also made repeated offensives pats in the region of the village of Skrobuft, which were repulsed with heavy" DEUTSCHLAND" DECLARED losses. The Russians counter-attacked
A MERCHANTMAN,
AVIATION SUCCESSES. For the past forty-eight hours aero-
TOMMIES BLOOD UP."- planes have been much hampered by un- The Prussians defended Longueval, bat and gained ground. Favourable weather. It was cloudy all the Tommies blood was THE NEAR LAST. day on Friday, and machines were dashed forward with such impetuosity
And, they
seldom higher than five hundred feet.
that they captured the whole of the place
INFANTRY.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, July 15th.
WASHINGTON, July 15th. The U.S.A. State Department has formally ruled that the submersible vessel Deutschland is a serchantian.
CARGO.
APPEAL AGAINST MANILA DECISION.
His successor has been announced. Baron Hayashi, who was Ambassador to Italy, comes here as Minister, but it is probable that his status will be raised. It is understood that the Japanese are anticipating the departure of Sir John Jordan, the present dogen of the diple matic corps. By raising their Legation to an Embassy they will not only please tive in a higher position than the others, so that he will become the doyen.
PERSONAL
BRITISH RASE METALS. DEFINITE PROPOSAL FROM AUSTRALIA..
The Prime Minister of Australini troduced to Mr. Bonar Law last month a deputation of sine producers in Austri lia to lay definite proposals, involving a wide avenue of employment, before the Government,
Mr. Hughes explained that the deputa tion owned and controlled all zinc ores produced in Australia. The proposal he desired to lay before the Minister was Imperial in its scope and objects and at lines. It covered a proposal for the ere the same time rated on se and business tion of smelting works in Britain, and involved the exclusion of German spelter adoption, provided for preferential treatment of the Empire's products, but also allotted L fair share of raw materials to France and Belgium.
Nevertheless, much valuable work we in less than an hour, capturing a regi TURKS CLEA KEU FROM MECCA BRITISH STEAMER'S MISSING | thế Chinese but place their representa after the war. The scheme, as ready for done. An enemy train was derailed inment's staff and the bulk of a battalion. one of our Bouthing raids. During the DASH AND VALOUR OF BRITISH past twenty-four hours we destroyed three Fokkers, three bi-planes, and a double-engined atropiane, and forced another Fokker to land damaged. All our machines returned safely,
GERMAN ADMISSION OF BRITISH GAINS.
LINES PIERCED AND TRONE'S WOOD OCCUPIED,
LONDON, July 15th. German official communiqué admits that the British have gained ground, piercing their lines between Pozieres and Jongueval, and the occupation of Trone's Wood
The remaining forts at Mecca have. surrendered, and 29 officers, 950 un wounded and 150 wounded men, four guns and a large quantity of war.
A French Eye-Witness says that all
of the British Infantry, who are sweep- were astounded with, the dash and valour:
ing everything in their path with irret materials and munitions were captures, fiue of 50,000 Pesos imposed upon them benson at the residence of Mr. T.
Mr. Bonar Law is to consider the posal with a view to putting it before will be announced later, the Government. Details of the scheme
Sir Charles Eliot, the Vice-Chancellor of Hongkong University, is again in Pa MANILA, July 16th.
*ng on his vacation visit. He is stay The owners of the British steamer ing at the Hotel de Pekin. A Chinese Prince are appealing against a There was a very pleasant Hongkong on the ground that 2,000 parcels con Funatsu, formerly Consul in Hongkong, A fexture of the Allied advance is the machine-guns, 100 aficers, 2,500 soldiers, missing from the steamer. It is alleged Dinner was served in the beautiful slightly by the release of the salt surplus
signed to merchants in Manila wore on Tuesday night in honour of Dr. Kont co-operation of the aeroplanes. Flying and 150 officials captured since independ that these were confiscated by the British Japanese gardon, the setting of which this week with its apportionment for the
Che was proclaimed.
aistible force.
low, they signal every movement of the advancing infantry to the rear, enabling the guns left to aid the successive riches which are made.
CAVALRY CHARGE.
LONDON, July 16th. Renter's correspondent at Headguar- ters mentions the first employment of Cavalry since early in the war, detach ments of the Dragon Guards and Deccan
The same communique mentions at tacks by minor Britian detachments on the Aucre in the Neuville sector and also Horse charging, killing 10 and capturing near Armentieres and Array.
31.
making a total of ten dield-guns, fifteen
There is no longer any trace of Turks in Meccs.
RUSSIANS ADVANCING WEST OF EHZERUM.
PETROGRAD, July 15th. An official communiqué says that the Russians have captured fresh positions. west of Erzerum and are now ten miles from Baibart. The fighting is develop ing favourably south west of Mush, despite the desperate nature of the Turkish resistance.
authorities at Perang on the ground that the consignees were black-listed.
A MOTOR-OFFICE. PRESENTED TO INDIAN ARMY,
LONDON, July 16th. Mr. Austen Chamberlain, Secretary for India, has accepted a motor-office which has been presented to the Indian Army by Sir Alfred Mond
OBITUARY.
PAR18, July 16th, The famous scientist: Professor Elie Metchinkoff is dead
[Telegrams received on Naturday, and published in an "Extra" on Sunday, willbe found on page 6.1
THE FINANCIAL SITUATION. The financial situation has improved
was as pretty as a stage picture. assistance of the Bank of China in Tien- Owing to the absence of the American tsin. It is felt that measures cannot Minister at Shanghai, there was no off much longer be delayed which will enable cial reception at the American Leration, the embargo un specie, payment to be re- on Independence Day, but, uonetheless, moved. Meantime Liang Shih Yi, from the anniversary was observed by me the sage asylum afforded by your port, bers of the American community. Som has made suggestions to the Government of the parties were distinguished for the that a loan ul 320,000.0, secured on the abandon of their usually staid guests.
salt surplus or the tribute rice, be ar THE EXODUS TO THE COAST.ASDA ranged. Needless to say, such a sugges Almost everybody who is anybody has tion is scorned by the Peking Gasette, left, for the coast I am speaking, of which can see no good in any suggestion course, of the foreign community. The that emanates from the god of wealth, great exodus to Peitaiho commenced at the beginning of the month, and very few of those who can possibly get away to the scaside will remain here through- out the summer, which promises to be very bot and trying.
Continued on, next Column.)
The Peking British Volunteers have finished their drill for the season. They were inspected last Friday morning by Major Nathan, ho congratulated the oficers and men on the great improve- ment discernible in their work.