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THE
WAR.
THE RONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JULY 2ND, 1917.
ENEMY ACTIVE ON WEST FRONT.
LAUNCHES FIERCE ATTACKS ON FRENCH.
AMERICAN TROOPS
CREATE
FAVOURABLE IMPRESSION
FRENCH CRUISER MINED AND SUNK.
Franco-Helgian kront
LATEST CABLES.
THROUGH NEUTER'S ACENOY.")
BRITISH FRONT.
SUCCESS AROUND LENS..
LONDON, June 30th, Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig re ports:--Additionni information confirms
PREMIER VISITS DUNDEE TEACHING THE FRUSSIANS HUMILITY
Losnön, June 30th, Speaking at Dunder, Mr. Lloyd George said we now possessed such a reserve of munitions that whatever the German sub- marine does it cannot deprive us of neces sary stocks for successfully prosecuting the war. We had driven Germany's great army underground, which was the begin ning of the end. for it meant that we were pounding a sense of inferiority into every pore of the German military mind. Can you imagine the Kaiser before the war in a swagger speech to the Prussian Guard saying. My gallant warriors, descendants of the men of Frederick, when the time comes again to meet the foes of the Fatherland, I will see that deep caverns are made in the ground to VIOLENT ENEMY BOMBARDMENT hide you from your enemies (laughter)
especially from the contemptible British Army, which is sacking your lives. I will A wireless Italian official report states: do more. If by some diabolical machin- Our advanced posts withdrew last nightery he destroys those shelters, you shall Plateau, owing to a bombardiment.
Italian Bront.
LATEST CABLES. (THROUGH REUTER'S ADENDY.]
ITALIAN FRONT.
Lesbos, June 30th,
THE INDEPENDENCE OF BELGIUM
i
How
GREECE AND GERMANY, DECLARATION OF WAR VIRTUALLY
EXISTS.
ATHENS, June 30th. The Greek Miniators at Berlin, Vienna, Constantinople and Solla have been recalled
"CHINESE WATER
TORTURE."
MR. JOWETT AND THE SHOWER, BATH:
Is the Parliamentary papers appear owett, the Labour member for Wigh a number of questions by Mr. W Bradford, regarding certain apparatus at Dartmoor Convict Prison, where many of
Together with the Baswers supplied by the conscientions objectors are assembled, says the Daily Telegraph of April 30th. Mr. Brace, the Under-Secretary to the Home Office, who is also the Labour res beening reading
presentative, they provide rather interest
Allied troops have left Athens and
A telegram from Athens anys that the
replaced by 's Venizelist regiment,
HM. THE KING.
STRIKING DEMONSTRATION
LOYALTY..
Mr. Jowett's first question is apparend- ly based on the information of conscien tious objectors, who have inspected these instruments, and requests informa tion about placing a prisoner in irona continually for a period of six months; compelling a prisoner to wear what is OF Known as a button suit, which is con- structed in such a smuner as to be. consinual corture to the person wearing Fit and whether prisoners were ironedi with what are called body belt irons and irons, that clamp the legs, at the same time ironing the hands behind the back." To this. Brace replied: The
Mr Lloyd George's reference Glasgow to the much discussed question of indemnities regarding Belgium deserv es textual quotation: We are told, sad the Premier, if we are prepared to make prace
A state of war virtually exists, - Germany would restore the independence of Begian, but It is expected that Germany will declare who stid so? No German statesman ever was, said so. The German Chancellor came very near it, upon which the Junkers immediately fell upon him and with the mailed fist soundly boxed his ear, The German Chancellor had said We will restore Belgium, but it must be in the form and asparts of the economic system of Germany, and of the military and naval defence of Germay That said Mr. MyLloyd George, is not independence; it. is vatsainge.. Then comes the doctrine. of the status que, no anexation, and no indemnities. No German speechen are explicit on this, but what does indemnity mean? A rean breaks into your house, murders some of its inmates,
premises for three years, then taras round when the law is beginning to go against him and says, Take your house, I avi willing to give you your status quo.
HIS MAJESTY'S INSPECTION OF I won't even charge you any indemnity, but.
THE FLEET. even a pacifist would say,
A correspondent, You have
describing
Hin wronged and
me,
Majesty's tour, snys:He has taken the You tast pay compen sation." This, continued the Premier, Grand Fleet to son and witnessed the The Premier proceeded to emphasise is not a case of revenga, but an essential modern battle practice, which is a revon-laced in a maked condition in a box
!!.
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LONDON, June 8th. The papers commont on the striking demonstration of loyalty at Mr. Lloydirons used are light leg chains, which
George's passing mention of H.M. Tho King in the most democratic city of the Empire as being noteworthy.
The King yesterday completed a week of inspection of the Grand Fleet by visit
..
are worn by prisoners who have been attempted to escape, and the so-called guilty of violence in prison of who have button-suits are trousers supplied for the convenience of those who have to wear the chains. They cause no pain, and there them. The body-belt is used on has never been any complaint about necasions for dangerous conviets who
rare
our success in the neighbourhood of Lens. from the Agnelin Pass, in the Asiago have bohind other sheltors to which you is guilty ofevery infamy, he occupies youring the battle cruisers. His Majesty threaten vielcace; it does not permit of
We made an important advance on a front of four miles and over a mile in Depth.
We captured a series of strong defen both banks of the Boucher aive systems River covering Lens, gained the whole of our objectives and inflicted consider. able casualties,
Our losses were slight
The enemy's positions, which are of great strength, tactical and strategic im. portance, are now in our hands,
Wo repulsed hostile raiders north-east) of Couzesucourt.
CAPTURE OF TRENCH-SYSTEM,
LONDON, June 30th. Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig z portsWe made progress Houthward of Lens by capturing a further portion of the trench-system,
We repulsed raiders south-eastward of Gouzeaucourt...
There were several air encounters with; large formations of hostile machines,
Wo brought down six and drove down
four enemy aeroplanes, **, in
One of our machines is missing.
THE FRENCH FRONT.
FRENCH REGAIN TRENCHES.
PARIS, June 30th.
A communique states:-North-east of Cerny the enemy renewed strong attacks, Jaunching two on La Bovelle, supported
prolonged violent
We occupy the custar end of the Pays. Ar enemy attack on Piccolo and Cai Bricon failed. Naval Activities.
LATEST CABLES. (THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] FRENCH CRUISER MINED
AND SUNK
PARIS, June 30th,:- The French cruiser Kleber, from Dakar to Brest, struck a nine and sank near Brest.
Thirty-eight, including three officers, are missing.
DUTCH CRUISER VISITS
AMERICA.
NEW YORE, July 1st The Dutch Brinoured cruiser Zeeland has arrived at an American port en route to the Dutch East Indies, vid the Panama Canul, to patrol the Dutch waters in the Far Easte
Russian Front.
EARLIER CABLES. (YHROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.) THE RUSSIAN FRONT RENEWED ACTIVITY IN GALICIA.
LONDON, June 30th. Apart from vague references in the Austrian
German communiqués
and
can run, and if you cannot take your guns just leave them behind." (Laugh ter.)
These are rabbit tactics, but it is good for the war as well as after the war that the virtue of humility is being taught the Prissians with a fierce relent less lush.
remaining in your house for three years, then going away, paying neither reat or compensation ? The same thing applies to Serbía,'!
SUBMARINES IN SPANISH WATERS.
knighted Admiral Pakenham decorated several captains,
and
tion. He has heard the secrets of the new 'Hush' ships and has looked into the
with hope?
Everywhere the King was impressed with the enthusiasm and kreaness of the
men,
A SUBMARINE INCIDENT.
guard
the hands being clamped behind the back There are certain obsolete chains of merely antiquarian interest in the chain- room at Dartmoor, and the conscientious objectors may have seen these Chains are never used by way of punishment, but only in cases where a convict could not be allowed to work or exercise in association without, sonie such safe-
Next Mr. Jowett wanted to know about : ... a prisoner suspected of malingering being like a sentry-box, which has water- roof whether hot or cold water is poured tank with perforated holes in it as a
from five to fifteen minutes until he is in state of collapse." Here is the official to the Chinese water torture, description of this **
English equivalent Jowett termed it:
S Mr. No such instru~ ent as is described exists in any Eng lish prison. Probably the hon. member has heard of the old shower bath in Dart- moor Prison, which
seenis attracted the attention of the conscien- to have tious objectors who are lodged there. It stands in the hospital, and is similar to the shower baths which were at one time not uncommon in private houses. It has been disused for many years.'
the need for unity at one, a unity part of the mechanism of civilization in which would bear muy encrifice to assist avery land. Otherwise, what guarantee the gallant fighters. He drew a dis. have you against a repetition of the man heart of a submarine which beats high on the prisoner for a period varying tinction between deprivation and prive tion. There had been no privation in the United Kingdon suli as Germany and Austria, had endured. We ought willingly to suffer limitations and restrictions. Take horseracing. It is ontirely a matter of the extent to which it interferes with our war activities, and if this principle is applied to drink, you will find it will work all right.
Referring to profiteering, the Premjer said it is unfair in peacetime and it is air outrage in wartime. (Cheers.) That is why we have restricted shipping pro fits, which were a scanda)," and why we have taken to keep the food prices within
bounds.
In conclusion, Mr. Lloyd George said: -"We are fighting today the doctrine which dragged Alsace-Lorraine from. France in 1871.1 always knew the struggle would be prolonged. You don't root great evils ont of
the
MADRID, June 30th
bidding submarines" of any bolligerent King Alfonso has issued a decree for
navigating Spanish waters or altering a Spanish port. If they do so they will be "interned.
FRANCE FURIOUS,
Paris, June 30th.
depart has aroused furious resentment.
Spain's allowing the submarine 775 to to
ENEMY VESSEL TAKES REFUGE IN CADIZ.
MADRID, June 30th, It was announced at a Cabinet inceting that a German submarine recently took refuge at Cadiz, and departed after the Government had obtained from Berlin a promise
that the submarine would return. to Germany, without attacking
As to the restraint jacket, Mr. Brave says that it is never used as a purish- of the medical officers when necessary maut, but only the recommendation on medical grounds. It never has been turing prisoners. or will be used for the purpose of ter-
forcible administration of food is carried Mr Jowett further suggests that the ont in such a way as to be a punishment Brace replies of a deterrent nature. To this Mr. Forcible feeding is
THE MESOPOTAMIA REPORT en my vessels er committing any net of never resorted to in prison as a means
LONDON, July 1st.
The Timer states that it is understood the Government is working on a scheme of administrative reform in India,
Nothing has been disclosed with respect
war.
......
Alfonso would unmediately sign a decree, The Premier aunneed that King
with reference to submarines with a view to preventing similar incidents in future The submarine U42, mentioned in the
of punishment but only when it is neces sary to preserve life or health. It is administered in such a way as to cause as little pain or discomfort as possible."
PRIZES FOR SHOOTING
PRISONERS..
by a stream of liquid-fire. After a via regarding renewed activity in Galicia earth without great struggles. Never to the course the Government propose foregoing, was found with her engines CAMP CONDITIONS GERMAN lent fight they gained a foothold in the there is nothing further from the Russia will we will win. (Choers) There are Report; but it must be remembered that destroyer on June 11th near Cadiz Bay forward for publication the followings
theless, with a persistent and unflinching to pursue regarding the Mesopotamin danaged by gunfire by a Spanish torpedo
Balient, which had
been completely Battened out by bombardment
The artillery struggle continued with extreme violence throughout the Avocourt and Morthomme region.
We counter- attacked west of Hill-304, regaining a portion of the trenches previously oceu- pied by the enemy.
STORM-TROOPS RESISTED. Simultaneously the Germans undertook a violent offensive west of Morthomme on
front.
General.
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LATEST CABLES.
[KOUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.) AMERICAN TROOPS IN FRANCE.
CREATE FAVOURABLE IMPRESSION.
many discouragements, disappointments the guilt must still be legally proved, and squalid details in a struggle like this, The military officers concerned can and the end seenis postponed, but I can probably only be dealt with after a trial tell you that though there is a winter of by court-martial, for which the charges ico a springtide will follow. (Cheers,)
THE COTTON PROBLEM.
LONDON, July 1st. The Cotton Control Board announces. that the Liverpool and Manchester Cotton Associations may purchase cotton abroad without a licence. The Board is pre- pared to consider applications licences to purchase cotton abroad, from
for
must first be framed
and towed into Cadiz.
incident on June 27th, said that if the The Echo de Paris, commenting on the
52 were allowed to depart this would deal a serious blow to Franco-Spanish friendship.
Telegrams received on Saturday and on Sunday morning and published in an "Extra
on Sunday, will be found on Page 61
The Prisoners of War Department extract from a despatch, dated January 30th, 1917, from the United States Am-
Frisoners bassador at Berlin to the State Depart- men at Washington on the subject of the Edewechter-Moor, in Oldenburg
of War Camp at Sud-
|| camp in question by members of my
A report of the visit made to the staff was transmitted to the Department- in my despatch of November 7th, 1916. In that report it is stated that the Camp venting some of the guards from being Commandant had had difficulty in pre- too easy-going with the prisoners, and during the visit it had learned that in order to make the guards more attentiver a prize had been offered to the first of them who should shoot a prisoner who went into the prohibited zone between
· EARLIER CABLES: HOLLAND'S RELATIONS WITH FOREIGN POWERS.
THE HAOVE, June 30 Before the Wilhelmina, in a Speech from the Throne, Stats General Queen
said: -Our relations with Foreign Powers CHINESE TELEGRAMS. the wires surrounding the camp are favourable, but we must not forget
to threaten the country and people, we utmost strength for liberty and indepen may again be called upon to use our
dence.
LONDON, June 30th. Reuters Correspondent, who has visited a front of more than two kilometres. the American contingent in Franco, tele- Our soldiers resisted with the greatest graphs that the new allies are fins hefty gallantry attacks by the storm troops, young fellowa, mostly recruited from the whom our fire nearly annihilated,
farm-lanis in Texas, where the American spinners and others who have habitually that as long as the war continues a danger The energy, who at first succeeded in army found itself at the outbreak of war. Parchased cotton direct from abroad. penetrating our first line along the whole
An offer with whom he had a talk Cotton spioners requiring a licence to ́length of the front, was repulsed on a but they are of the old fighting breed. immediate requirements must state their maid --The fellows here are new to war, purchase "spot" catton to meet their greater part by our energetic counter. They will pull out all right once they weekly requirements and the number of attacks, except on the western slopes of face the Boches. All they want now is weeks' supply they hold, Morthomme, where he retained his footing to get done with drills and have a bit of We captured 80 prisoners from four real fighting. I don't think our allies
will I be granted at present for not more different regimente,
will be shamed of us,
than a week's supply at a time. The 'ARTILLERY ACTIVITY CONTINUES. from visiting the camps and from talks of cotton, etc. The Liverpool Cotton The Correspondent says his impression, Board is taking a census of the supplies A communiqué states The great artil with the officers and men, is that America Market is pessimistic, and a number of lery continues on the left of the Mause means serious business, and the Germans prominent houses threaten to retire from between Avocourt Wood and Morthomme. will soon seed to reckon with these Texan
The enemy on the western slopes of cowboys..
the trade. They have declared that if Morthomme repeatedly attempted to in- MONS UITIZENS IN GERMAN period of the war the market will cease tho restrictions are enforced for the prove bis gains, but all his attempts were frustrated by our fire or repulsed by our
to exist.
counter-acks
Otherwise there is nothing, to report.
THE SILVER MARKET
LONDON, July 1st,
The silver market is quiet,
TRENCHES.
The licences RECORD DEPRECIATION OF
THE ROUBLE.
LONDON, June 30th,
depreciation in London to-day,
The Russian rouble reached a record
217 for £10. Normally 94) equal £10. †
namely,
RUSSIA'S CHAOTIC INDUSTRIAL, POSITION,
FOOD CONTROL.
PETEOGRAD, June 30th. Mr. Arthur Henderson has handed the Government & communication on behalf LONDON, June 30th
of British industrial undertakings in Router's Agency learns that 600 mn-
LONDON, July 1st Russin, pointing out that these under- habitants of Mons, whose names are The Food Controller has authorised tea takings, which are of great importance to given, has been compulsorily working sales under the 90 per cent schemo, which | Russia, are threatened with rain owing In the German trenches between the he intends, with the assistance of to the chaotic industrial position, and British and Deual since April 16th. producers and distributors, to endeavour urging the Government to take over con- Many are weak and ill, and many have to modify with a view to farther cheapen. been wounded or killed by artillery. ing the lowest-priced tea,
THE COURTESY OF THE "CHUNG NGUI
HAN PO
TUOHUNS DEMAND WAR EXPENSES.
SHANGHAI, July tet
Li King-shi bas wired to the Provinces
to ask the Tuchuns opinion about Parliament and the Constitution.
Tang Chi-yao and Liu Shien-si have telegraphed to Peking congratulating Li King shi
"The attention of the superior military authorities at Hanover was af onco brought to this inutter, in accordance with the agreement made by me in March, 1915, and in a note dated December 4th, 1916, the Imperial Foreign Office inform ed the Embassy that the promise to award prizes, made by the Commandant of the camp at Snd Edewechter oor to those of the guards who shot prisoners of war who were making attempts to escape hai been disapproved by the military enthe- rities and had been revoked.
HOW GEN SEELY'S SON FELL death of Second Lieutenant Frank R. An officer writing from the front on the Seely
eldest son of Brigadier General La King-abi has asked Chen Chun-heuanHe was bringing his company up to
Seely, late Secretary for War, skys to mediate with Kwangtung.
the front line just won from the enemy. He told his men to lie down, and he The Military Officers at Peking enter them. With his happy, smiling face he went forward to find a good place for
tained Chang Haun yesterday,
shouted to them, Now don't mistake ma you. No fear, sir, they shouted back. for a German when I come back to fetch Soon afterwards be was hit by shran arnel in the chest near the heart.
would not let the stretcher-bearers carry He him at first, and insisted on walking to
The Tuchups who declared their inde pendence now demand 10,000,000 dollare war expenses.
A Presidential mandatę appointe Lang Kien chang Minister of Communications,
trol on similar lines as in Great Britain, Li Shing-to, Minister of Agriculture; and and thus ensure becurity
Kiang Yang, Minister of Justice.
the dressing-station for some distance, but
meeting death with a happy smile at the the wound was mortal and he soon passed away. He set a great example, to us all, head of his men with his face to the enemy"
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