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THE WAR.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH.
Our counter-attack later in the morning drove the enemy from the hill, and be- fore mid-day our line was re-established on the northern edge of Bourlon Wood:
Fighting continued in the afternoon.
THE LATEST BRITISH DRIVE. At dusk the enchay again atticked in
EXTREMELY FIERCE BATTLE RAGING.
PRISONERS NOW TOTAL NEARLY 10,000.
RUSSIA AND THE PROPOSED PEACE.
WORK IN PALESTINE.
FINE CAVALRY
Franco-djelatan bront,
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BRITISH FRONT.
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THE DANGER OF THE BRITISH ADVANCE
MA
NEARLY TEN THOUSAND
PRISONERS.
LONDON, November 26th. Field Marshal Bir Douglas Haig re- ports-There has been severe fighting to-day, west of Cambrai. The enemy, at mid-day, strongly attacked in the neigh bourhood of Bourlon and pressed us back from portions of the village. Our posi- tions in Bourlog Wood and on the high
PARIS, November 28th A semi-official, meesage states that the fighting yesterday was very fierce in the angle between the Cambrai-Marcoing and the Cambrai Bapaumo roads, whore the British advance is recognised as being most dangerous by the Germans,
The British, farther east, between Moeuvres and Queant, stormed a ridge giving most extensive observation of the enemy Tiues, and also advanced in the vicinity of Bullecourt,
The initiative remains entirely with the ground are intact. Fighting in the Hin-British, notwithstanding desperate enemy denburg Support Line, west of Moeuvres, efforts to arrest the continuous and vielded us prisoners.
methodical progress.
The total since Tuesday is now. 9,774, including 182 officers.
BIR DOUGLAS HAIGES THANKS.
LONDON, November 26th.
TEN VILLAGES RECAPTURED. LONDON, November 25th. Renter's Correspondent at the British Headquarters, reviewing the battle points
strong forces from the north east, forcing us back slightly to the north-eastern corner of the wood.
We again attacked and early in the night re-entored Bourian village cups turing it after a fierce struggle, partics of the enemy offering obstinate resistence in strong points in the village.
We gained possession of Bourlon village
77he
Near East.
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THE PALESTINE CAMPAIGN,
CAVALRY SUR PASS EXPECTATIONS
LONDON, November 25th Router's Correspondcut at the Egyptian Headquarters dealing with the share of the cavalry in the pursuit of the enemy, Hays it was, à strenuous period for all, especially the horses, 'who were called
RUSSIAN AFFAIRS. RESIGNATION OF M. KERENSKY.
AMERICA AND THE WAR CONTROL OF THE RAILWAYS.
PETROGRAD, November 25th.
WASHINGTON, November 25th. The Petrograd newspaper Den states The War Board has decide to operate. that M Kerensky has resigned the Pre all railway lines east of Chicago, miership and the post of Commander-in-Trackage facilities for cars will be Chief, delegating them to the Provisional Pooled, regardless of ownership. Government
DAMAGED SUBMARINE'S CREW CAPTURED:
The Maximalists have seized the gold reserve from the Moscow branch of the An official report states that from the State Bank.
submarino destroyed by an American patrolling destroyer, forty of the crew were captured.
THE STRUGGLE FOR PEACE."
PETROGRAD, November 25th. The Maximalist News Agency states
and practically the whole of Bourlon upon to cover enormous distances but that General Trotzky is notifying the
Wood, including all the high ground ucvertheless, surpassed expectations.
the neutral diplomats in Petrograd of the within it
They were employed to do scouting, flank, measures being taken to obtain an armie- guard and mounted infantry work and tico on two or three glorious occasions they were enabled to fulfil their old-time role of ahock tactics,
The English, Welsh and Scottish, assist ed by dismounted cavalry, displayed the utmost courage and fenneity both in attack and defence.
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FRENCH FRONT.
ENEMY LINES BRILLIANTLY CARRIED.
PARLS, November 25th. A communique states: There was reciprocal artillery firing. north of
Chemin-des-Dames and
Rheins.
north-west
of
A fresh instance thereof occurred at Abuhusheh on the 13th instant. As the Turks were evacuating a ridge under cur pressure, the Warwick and Worcester Yeomanry charged them with cold steel, The Turkish losses in killed exceeded the prisoners, who numbered 380,
The next day was a day for the Anzacs Four miles from Ramich, two fresh Tur
kish battalions counter-attacked in a
carried out in small operation north of within fifteen yards of the New Zealand After a short artillery preparation, we most determined manner, getting to
Hill 344, on the right bank of the Mouse mounted troops, who dismounted, ad- Despite the wind and a rain storm, on vancing on foot. The Auckland and
He says: Immediate peace is de manded by all countries, both belligerent and neutral.The Russian Government
counts on the support of the workmen in all countries in the struggle for peace. MEETING OF ALLIED REPRESENTATIVES.
PETROGRAD, November 25th.
A meeting of the Allied representatives,
at the British Embassy, fully considered the Maximalist order for an armistice,
RUSSIAN GENERALISSIMO"
INTERVIEWED.
One was drowned and one died of wounds.
The Germans sok the submarine after te capture by opening the valves,
CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
[BY QOURIZAY OF THE CHUNG NGDI
BAN PO
THE PREMIERSHIP.
PEKING, November 20th. Wang Shi.chen will not take the Premier's post, and it is rumoured that Tien Wan-lich will be appointed Premier
Ni Szechung has wired to the Fresident to urge the establishment of a new
Cabinet
Li Yuen-hung has declared that he will: not enter political circles again.
The President requested Tan Chi-sui to be his political adviser but Tan refused.
THE SOUTH-WEST
PETROGRAD, November 25th. General Krylenko (the new Generalie Li Chum, Tuchun of Kiangai, has wited simo), in an interview, explaining why In 34 kilometres front between Samogueux Wellington Rifles charged with
to Peking, stating the following condi- the Germany had not sought to proft by the tions on which he will agree to mediation and the region south of the Auglemontagenet and practically wiped out the conditions in russia, boasted that the with the South-West :--(1) Appointment Farm, our troops brilliantly carried the first and second. enemy lines, also deep
Turks, of whom over 400 dead were German proletariat way hand-in-hand of Tam H-ming as Tuchun of Hunan.
Field-Marshal Sir Douglas. Haig, in un out the fact that Tuesday'a advance was dug outs on the southern slopes of the counted. The Anzacs entered Ramleh the with the Maximalists and would not allo(2) Restoration of the ald Parliament
sorder of the day, says:
was
rions Hindenburg lines. This entrusted to Ulstermen, who forced their way three miles northward against con- tinuous opposition.
greater than the base, and necessitated the The capture of the important Bour-widening of the latter by bombing the Ion position crowns most successful operation and opens the way for a fur- thor exploitation of the advantages already gained. manner in which Third Army adapted themselves. to the new condition
the
The
was in all respecte admirable, and the results 'gained have a far reaching importance. The Tanks, for the first time, have been afforded un opportunity of working m large numbers and of shewing special value under suitable conditions. Without them the complete, surprise gained would not have been possible. Their performances have
Altogether the British in two days over-ran farly square miles of new terri tory and recaptured ten villages. The Scheldt Canal, sixty feet wide, was a great obstacle behind the Hindenburg Line; yet we leapt over it and are now two miles from Cambrai. A half-built line of trenches intervenes here and the Germans have massed heavy guns, but it seems immaterial whether we attack Cam
Hois-des-Caures Ravine
Eight hundred prisoners at present are Counted.
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GERMAN REPORT
LONDON, November th. A German Wireless official message says-French attacks are progressing te tween Samogneux and Beaumont,
GERMANS SUFFER LOSSES.
|_ PARIR, November 25th: A communique says:-After a violent bombardment by the Gernians, there were partial attacks at various points on the right of the Mouse, especially north of
antirely justified the trust placed in brai, aa, It is now worthless as an enemy Hill 344, where a lively grenade fight
them"
AERIAL OPERATIONS.
base since its communications are com ended in our favour. The enemy sustain manded..
ed appreciable losses without result. We took prisoners. Our fire prevented the enemy reaching our lias at Beaumont and Chaume Wood.
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Sir Douglas pays a tribute to the splendid services of all arms in the field, especially the co-operation of the cavalry.
LONDON, November 25th.
He warmly congratulated, General Sir
Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, re- Julian Byng, his Commanders and Staffe porting on aviation, says: -Our Bero- for the manner in which they prepared planos co-operated with the infantry also|| Italian Front and carried through the operations. He attacked reinforcements and transport, also expresses his obligation to the Staffs They also bombed important railway and Services at the General Headquar stations, where rolling stock was collected
The tars for the success with which they met and detraining was progressing. the severe strain imposed by the arrange- Australian squadrons participated. The ments for these operations, in additionemy a deroplanes were more active, to the sudden movement of troops to attacking our bombing low-flying ma- Italy. The operations of the Third chines. We brought down six, while nine Army at the front would, in all pro- of ours are missing. bability, have miscarried if the enemy
had gained a timely warning of our
intentions. The most satisfactory feature
FURTHER CAPTURES
LONDON, November 2013.
ITALIAN FRONT
next morning without opposition and also captured 300 prisoners and much war material at Lydda, whence the enemy had hurriedly retired during the night. The following day, the Anzacs entored Jaffa, In all those operations, extending over fortnight, with almost daily fighting, our losses were comparatively small.
Generuli
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BRITAIN'S DEADLY GRIP"
PRIME MINISTER'S ADDRESS TO SHIPBUILDING DEPUTATION.
official Germany to hamper the fulfilment, of the great cause of the Maximalists. He scoffed at the attempts of the Army Committees at the Front lo form a rival Socialist Government, declaring that they would not receive any lid backing Totion with the South-West
eguard the country, these Committees had been ordered to dissolve because they had appealed to the State Bank not to deliver the funds to the Maximalists and kad called upon the citizens to over- throw the Maximaliste
that Kwangsi troops must leave Hunen. Tsao Kun has wired to Peking stating
He will then enter into a consultation regarding the position.
Wang Chen-yuan Tuchun of Hupeh, has wired to Peking demanding media-
Shen Chun-hsaan will go to Peking.
and
Over a thousand sailors and Red Guards have gone to Moscow, armed with machine-guns, bomb throwers
armoured cars.
SECRET DOCUMENTS PUBLISHED.
LONDON, November 25th.
TUCHUN OF HUNAN
A mandate has been issued appointing Liu Yau-bsi as Tuchun of Hunan,
CANTON NEWS.
BY COURTESY OF THE DRIED NGÀY
SAX PO."1
CANTON, November 26th.
A MILITARY MEETING.
In receiving a representative deputa
LONDON, November 25th.
A largely attended military meeting
tion of employers and workmen, connected
was held in the Tuchun's Yamen on the A Petrograd message states that the 24th inst. It was decided thữ Chân with the shipbuilding trades, who sub- Maximalist News Agency has pablished Kwing ming be ordered to lead a second mitted joint suggestions for securing the a series of secret documents and telegrams
army from Wai-chow to attack Swntow, greatest possible output of now ships, which include Russia's demands to Con-mander to attack Fukien, after he has and that Chan he appointed Chief. Com- Mr. Lloyd George said This is quite stantinople, the west coast of the Bosphor captured Swatow,
a unique deputation and may well mark ous, the Sea of Marmors and the DEFENCE OF THE TWO KWONGS.
a very important step forward in the industrial relations of this country. It is one of the most encouraging features in the prosecution of the war, because
Dardanelles Southern Thrace up the
General. Luk Wing-ting has proposed Enos-Midia line, Asiatic
to establish a combined. Defence coast and Council in Wuchow, to look after the islands in the Sea of Marmora, also the has also proposed to appoint Chan Ping: defence of the two Kwongs, General Luk
ENEMY ENVELOPING MOVEMENT without good understanding between em
jalands of Imbros and Tenedos, The kwan as the Inspector of this Council.
STOPPED
ployers and workmen, the prosecution of
Allies proferred claims demanding that THE PRESENT AND FUTURE CIVIL GÓVEENDE
Li Yew-hon, the Civil Governor, after Constantinople was to become a free requesting General Luk Wing-ting to be the war becomes very difficult. It is a A Paris semi-official message states that matter for considerable gratification that their rights over Asiatic Turkey, as well intendent of Civil Affairs to take up
port, further demanding & recognition of allowed to resign, has left Canton for Shui-hing. Li has ordered the Super- the position in Italy is becoming settled, the desire should be expressed by emas preservation of the sacred places back to hand it over to his successor
his. for the time being, when he will come The Austro-Germna enveloping move ployers and workmen for the establish under Mussulman sovereignty and the
will be elected by the Provincial
LONDON, November 28th.
A British official message states:Women in the mountaina has been definitely ment of some body representative of both inclusion of a neutral zone in PAS botay. We learn that the
and Naval leaders have jointly requested General Luk to give the posi
to note in connection with these opera ve captured Bourlon village, and prac stopped, while the Italian resistance which shall be an efficient instrument 2n within the ephere of British activity tion to Wu Hon-mRNA
tions, is the complete secrecy which was maintained.
VIOLENT BATTLE AT BOURLON
WOOD
tically the whole of Bourlon Wood, in cluding all the high ground within,
GERMAN REPORT.
the Fiave is unshakeable.
SUCCESSFUL COUNTER ATTACK.
LONDON, November 25th
THE HEUNG SHAN. TROUBLE.
Heung-shan district have attempted It is reported that the bandita in the several times to attack the city, but have have fled after being defeated by Canton been repulsed. The leaders of the bandita
troops. The place is now very quiet.
Russia donceded thereto, opining that settling all difficulties and disputes I hope this is the beginning of very tag Khalifatt should be separated from Tur LONDON, November 25th,
An Italian official message states: We things in the way of getting a better, key and bargaining for the retention of A German wireless official message again repulsed furious attacks and suc
more complete and more permanent settlements in the Persian towns of LONDON, November 26th.
understanding between employers and Taphan and Yezd. states: The English advance on the cessfully counter-attacked at Melette, The battle of Bourlon Wood exceeded
workmen in the vital industries of the Vpres-Ménin Road failed. There are We captured two sections with machine country. We are fighting for our lives.
As regards the future frontiers of Ger- - RAINDROPS OF JELLY. in violence even that of Delville Wood violent Himited engagements south-west of gans.
We have terrible struggles on the land many, France demanded. Rasia concur- Jelly rain is the latest weather freak. and bids fair to rank as the most desper Cambrai. The English four times fruit
GERMAN REPORT
before us, but if we are secure on the searing, the return of Alance-Lorraine and This curious phenomenon is reported ate of the war. Renter's Special Corres-lessly attacked at Inchy. Our counter.
LONDON, November 25th
from the Haddington district of Scot- the enemy cannot escape us. We have got also the fron-ore and coal districty and land, where the rain brought down a pendent, describing the latest phase of the attack regained several hundred metres,
A wireless German official massage then in deadly grip, und, knowing the the worded region on the left bank of of what seemed to be colourless gelatinous large quantity of fairly large globules asys-Italian attacks on both side of character the peoples of this country as
struggle, says it, is mainly confined to the We drove out the British from BourioBreuta Valley against Monte Perticaldo, they do not let go once they have the Rhine Moreover ocrtain territories matter
northern and ensternmost sections of the village and wood,
now line. The Germans have been counter
collapsed.
COMPLETE POSSESSION OF HOUR
attacking most vigorously but with little LON VILLAGE AND WOOD success. During Baturday they
launched
LONDON November 25th. at least live assaulty against Bourlon Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, in Wood, and there were numerous indica communiqué, states:-Fighting in and tions of their intention to try to retrieve about Bourlon Wood, continued yesterday the situation which never materialised, afternoon and last night with grent thanks to the vigilance of our gunners, reciprocal stubbornnes, the One attack delivered at five o'clock in counter stiucking Beveral times.
the aftemoon on Saturday was musi
Strong hostile formidable. It met with a measure of
day night forced us back fro village, which we had ente
enemy
Russian Front.
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RUSSIAN FRONT GERMANS OPEN STRONG FIRE
LONDON November 25th
A Rosman official reless/mers. on Fri states There are livelier fusiladen Boarion the direction of Jacobstadt, where the
success, causing our troops to retire from Fest, advance. Further eastward & power Germans opened a strong fire. portion of the high ground within the ful memy attack pressed us back a short fulades and reconnaissa
zfistance on the hill in Benalon Wood:
front
The globules were as numerous as raindrops, and the curious little jellymah- like structures lay in thousands every- where on the pavements. Most of them disappeared in the course of a couple
etarted. The German is aware that our were to be separated from Germany and grip is a deadly one once we begin, and freed from all political and economic de he is trying to unloosen it. He is at pendenes thereon, being made a free, tempting to get us at what be considers, neutral Biate and occupied by LUSSIET of hours or so, but a large number day. is our most vulnerable point, namely, Communications at sea. He will not
succeed
Mr. Lloyd George ting to
gallant
zrest:
concluded, by refer
ch our
inning
here, but
land where
much of its blood for
troops until certain conditions and guar- antees had been fulfilled and peace con-
considerably" longer,
The jelly was examined microscopically and tested chemically without any de- nite result. Under chemical tests it was totally inert, giving no reaction. Juder a high power in the microscopo the jelly-like medium while fresh, was ital oval yellow organisms, which looked scen to contain a large number of beau
The Terestchenko, telegrama indicate that when Great Britain, Italy and
France, impressed on M. Kerensky the like plates filled with transparent peas. accessity of making the Russian glittered brightly. After the lapse of The peas were perfectly round, and
capable of fighting, this was resent some hours the plates remained well defined, but the peas had partly restchenko expressed appre collapsed
THE SILVER MARKET.
osnon." November 23rd. The silver market is stead
ed and M
the United States for their 1. Probably the matter is some low forik of vegetable life, but ita appearance in non parkiefvation on that, teession
this way remains a puzzle,