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THE
WAR
(Continued from page 1)
General.
THROUGH BETHE'S AGEMOX.) THE GERMAN MENACE
SIBERIA
AFFAIRS IN RUSSIAN
CAPITAL.
GOVERNMENT'S REMOVAL
ABANDONED.
FETROGRAD, February 28th The Bolshevik Newsagency states that IN the projected removal of the Government from Petrograd has been temporarily abandoned in consequence of our success CHINESE TO COOPERATE WITH in holding up the German offensive. P
JAPAN
THE DEFENCE OF THE CAPITAL
LONDON, Marca lat A Russian wireless official proclama tion itaued by the presidency of the Central Soviets and the Committee of the Defence of Petrograd declares that the proletariat is organising the defence of the capitate will not capitulate, antil long siege, but
LONDON, March 1st Shanghai says the Chinese Press declares The Morning Post Correspondent at that four Chiness Divisions will co operate with the Japanese in Siberia
The Japanese Ambassador had a pro- tracted conference with Mr. Balfour, yes terday.
TRUST JAPAN
CORRESPONDENCE.
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS MEETING.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS.''}
STEAMER ON FIRE IN THE HARBOUR
VESSEL BEACHED AT:
TAIKOKTSUI
A Japanese steamer, which was lying in the harbour, just off Kowloon, caught BIR-May I ask you to make three on Baturday morning at about &
o'clock.
ock Signals were hoisted, and the points clear Indessterday, Brofloats, with or board, under Inspec Red Cross meeting, yesterday, an impres-
firemen on sion was possably given, in quoting the for Gordon, hurried to the assistance of
in London, that the vessel, and the Ambassador
Cherub also pro- American thousands were starving in England. Of socded to the spot. The are broke out Europe-not England was starving in in No. 1 bold, which was fully ded with cotton and heup. The usttal pre One of the papers stated that the cautions were taken of battening down United States has loaned the Allies the hatches, and thore was no outward 8400,00,000. This is an error. The site indication of any trouble have fist
rate
had developed a owing lo
course the statement - was
the last moment. It urges all corn pro 18 more than 4,000,000,000 15 y the quantities of water pumped The Daily Muži "in the course of ducing provinces to send food to Petrof interests to the American into the holds by her own engines, and
statement parporting to represent the grad and Moscow, and also that troops be
ALLIED EMBASSIES DEPART
!
Another account refers
it should be.
wator. Under her own steam, and aided beached off Tai-
the
Japanese View, says: Japan is ready sont to the front without delay, 100,000 hospital articles is for 100,000 but even
of
Red Cross as having obligated itself for it was decided to move her to shallow understood that the promise articles a day is an e
interest F. N. DOUBLEDAY: Hongkong, March 2nd, 1018.
to take the most adequate action to check- mato German aggression in the Far East LONDON, March 1st.
An undated message from Petrograd Let me take this opportunity It is believed that Japan's Allies will realise the impracticability of their says the French and British Embassiesing you for your kindly
Respectfully, in an enterprise of incalculable have departed.
Jupan
oration particularly as regards ship
PARIS, March lat ping and food. Trust her her with no arrangements which could. The departure of the Allied diplomats ampe her in throwing her full force from Petrograd it not attributed lomats which is calling in German advance, but to the expected in. sistently for action. Before she can do tervention of Japan in Biber anything she requirested and That enthusiastic Japanese united sentitient could be produced only il the leaders were able to show the people that the Allies trusted Japan unaninious 1 and unforgevadly in her great mias on.. JAPAN'S POLITICAL DESTINY
LONDON, March 1st.
ing
It is understood that the Allies are agreed on the principle of intervention, and that only the details require settle ment
AMERICA AND THE WAR. ECONOMIC COMBINE
THREATENED.
The Dialy Chronicle's diplomatic cor-
WASHINGTON March 1st. respondent, toferring to the prospect of
A referendum of the Chamber of Com. Japan France has always favoured
n's active intervention in the war
merco of the United States overwhelming it
ly favours a resolution warning German but public opinion in England has pre-
businessmen that an economic combina carved a more open attitudes fation will be formed against them after events are moving so fast that the old the war unless the danger of excessive reticences and hesitations steni ct of atuaments is removed by making the Ger place, and it is difficult to conceive the man Government a responsible institu- Allies failing to give Japan the requisite tion controlled by the people.
act in quenching to
the fire vitation t
GOVERNMENT RECEIVES is imperilling her existence 13 an
A.S.E, DELEGATES. Moreover, by our treaty with of custodian the authorised cust law and order in the Teraet. That is must important, and gives her the right to act America has her hand, fall on the Western Front, and any attempt to divert men, munitions and tonnage from that great objective is to he condemned. Moreover, any linking of America and in enterprise would be
Ferated by Japanese opinion as a mark of distrust of her ability and
and disinterait- edness. To give Japan partner in an enterprise marked cut for her by political and geographical destiny would be an error morally and politically.
JAPAN'S HONESTY OF PURPOSE.
let.
The Government Tokyo, March 1st
LONDON, March 1st. The Press Bureau announces that Mr. Lloyd George, accompanied by Mr George Barncs, Sir Auckland Geddes and Mr. G. H. Roberts, has received the Delegates of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers.
WOLVES APPEAR NEAR ROME
ROME, March 1st.
Wolves driven from the Appenines by snow have appeared a few miles from Bom, killing sheep. They are being hunted by shepherds and carabiniers, and many have been killed.
THE SPANISH CABINET. MADRID, March 1st. Beñor Alsucama's Cabinet remains with two minor changes.
anything likely to invite the suspicion of the Poors, concerning Japan's tra purpose in coping w the new Bitua tion due to the collapse of Russia. It is believed that, however argently Japan may have to act, it will be only after the fullest understanding with Great Bri- Branco-Belgian Front, tain, the United States and other Allies, and after an assurance has been received from
them that Japan will be allowed perfect freedom in safeguarding the in- terests of the Allies without fear of in-
[TEBOUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] RAIDS BY BOTH FORCES. COUNTY AND SCOTTISH REGI MENTS ADVANCE,
The fire is believed to have been due to spontaneous combustion. Coconut oil and rubber were stored in the for- ward part of the vessel.
got The fire
control by about
2: would be fined that a party.
of Bussians from a ship in harbour
and
THE CONSCRIPTION REFERENen off the Tamar rendered assistance
DUM IN AUSTRALIA
WHY ME HUGHES FAILED.
[BY AN AUSTRALIAN CORRESPONDENT-]
on
The
which arrived in Hongkong had discharged part of her cargo, and was under orders to proceed to Japan, being chartered by MCAST. Nemazen & Co. It will be several days before the vessel will be able to proceed on her voyage, as-slie. will probably have to be dry-docked.
The defeat of the second Australian Considerable excitement wis... enused Compulsory Service deferendum is all shortly before one o'clock on Saturday, the more marked when it is taken into when volumes of steam were noticed that the Government issuing from the forepeale batchway of consideration
off the Star- ring pledged themselves to graut exemptions the launch Chiu Sun, so extensive us almost to render the term for it was found that one of conscription a misnomer In fact, the steam pipes of the vessel had barst only a comparatively small number of The steam was allowed to blow itself off men were required monthly to make up and no damage was done, though it is the quota to the strength laid down by said that the engine-room man narrowly the military authorities,
vcaped being severely scalded.
HONGKONG MAGISTRACY.
ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENİ
Mr. Hughes, who undoubtedly as the strongest personality of any public man in Australia, led the compulsion cam- paign with his usual vigour and force. Some of his meetings were extraordi narily enthusiastic, and it over a raan was ubiquitous it was Australia's Prime
A Chinese was charged with embezzle Minister Mr. Hughes dealt with the crimes of the German military caste. He warned his audiences that democracy was ment.
Mr. R. C. Faithful, who appeared for on its trial and he pointed out that
the He reiterated the enormous sacrifice already made by the great democracies of firm It was alleged that the defendant,
Who was the managing partner as well the world in upholding freedom and the accountant of the firm, made twa right, as against Prussianlara and might false entries in the books for $25 each His eloquence surpassed all his previous Information was given to the Police, and efforts, his energy was amazing, and bis defendant was arrested on a warrant. patriotic fervour was magnificent.
Me Dyer Bull remanded the case tili -* | Thursday, fixing bail at $250.
democracy had its duties, and privileges.
de prosecution, said complainant ind
THE PERSONAL TACTOR. Why then, it will be asked, was his Referendum, for his it was, * turned down by the people of Australia? The HOW INFECTION IS SPREAD. terhis. Referendum" is used advised- ly, for it all hinges on that. During Mr. Hughes visit to England the urgent necessity of obtaining men and yet more men was conveyed to him. With him this became & grand obsession. He had
The
Mr. Dyer Ball remanded the case for further inquiries.
AMERICAN RED CROSS CHAPTER AT CANTON,
A Chinese was charged with removing patient suffering from cerebrospinal meningitis.
Defendant stated that he was unaware that the disease was infectious. not been back long in Australia when patient had been taken to a Chinese doc tho Allies cause was complicated by or in Hollywood Road, who pronounced Russia's
downfall. Later came the the sickness to be
worse than a curring suspicion. 1981 of 20
Italian reverse. These disasters added save
severo cald to be nothing wors Some
members of the Cabinet are re-
"fuel to Mr. Hughes' onergy, and he Inspector McEwen said that, as far as ported to have been in favour of action
spared neither himself nor his colleagues he knew the patient was alive at the at the first view of the gravity of the
LONDON, March 1st in their efforts to attain the desired end. Tung Wah Hospital, whither he had been situation, but the Premier is known to
Tield-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig In vain, Australia, it must be remom taken for treatment. be more cautious. It is safe to Burns reports English troops. successfully bered, is, without exception, the most that the Government appreciates the raided Bear Gonnelieu, inflicting con- democratic country in the world, and it necessity of guarding against any misiderably casualties and taking prisoners must be admitted, grievous as the fact understanding that Japon” is profiting by Dorsets, Manchesters, Lancashires and is, that democracies do not tolerate with the new situation solely to promote her
Beota in last night's raid sonth of enthusiasm men of outstanding ability own interests.
Houthulst Forest penetrated to a depth History tells us this, and we have only MAXIMALISTS SUPPLY ARMS TOof 1,200 yards, taking prisoners and in to look towards Rusain if we want an
AUSTRO GERMAN PRISONERS.
flicting a large number of casualties example at the present time. Mr. PARK TOKIO, March 1st... There is hostile artillery fighting at St. Hughes imperiousness was not popular
A chapter of the American Red Cross with mediocrity and the Trade Unicas, Society was formed at Canton on Feb- There are reliable reports that the Quentin, Armentieres and Zonnebeke. Maximalists are supplying
aud, instead of bringing in compulsory aary 19th, through the efforts of Mr. AIR RAIDS. Austro-German prisoners in Siberia.
sarvice without appealing to the people, and Mrs. Frank N Doubleday, who wore JAPAN'S PREPARATIONS BEING
LONDON, March 1st, as he might well have done under the at that time visiting the city in the in- Field Marshal COMPLETED. AS
Bir Douglas Haig, elasticity of the War Precautions Act,terests of the Red Cross Society.
The officers of the chapter are--Mr. says-We he acted in accordance with pureed the P. Heintzeman (perican Col aviation, Reuter's Correspondent at Tokyo, tele- reposting on
Consul graphing on February 6th, stated that bombed a railway station east of Lille mocratic principles, and submitted the
of Lille question to every rotor in the Common Vice-Chairman; Mr. S. R. Brown, Tree
Chairman Mre. Price $18.00 17.00 18.00 19.00 20.00 21.00 Attention is being concentrated on the and other targets
We brought down one enemy machine wealth. Even his opponents were our surer; and Mr. WA Shera, Secretary.. per dozen.
All our machines returned.
prised at the result: 175,000 against other members of the executive commit pulsory service an increased negative tee are:-The Rova. R Chambers, SUCCESSFUL WORK BY THE
vote of over 100,000 since the last Ke. T. Burkwall, JW. Creighton, and BELGIANS
ferendum was taken just over a year E. I. Lockwood, Mrs. APA Fulton, before. This in spite of the military Mrs. VP Greene, Mr. H. J. Morse, situation. It has been said that Mr. and Mr. O, E. Pomeroy Hughes took too much for granted. There is no doubt that the defeat of the great strike had much to do with the results. The Trade Unions were smart- ng under their defeat, and here was an opportunity to get even with the head of the Government. The question in many quarters was made a personal one, and a certain section of the community,
The following-minute was passed at an Society of were out to down. Mr. Hughes It executive meeting of the Scele will be remembered that tho Prime riends, recently held Minister stated publicly that if the The Executive body of the Society of Referendum proposals were negatived the Friends, after ser
serious consideration, Reuters Correspriting on Febru Government would resign This frank desires to place on record its conviction declaration in itself gave his enemies, that the portion of the recent regulation once his friends, an opportunity to vot requiring the submission to the Censor and the making of peace is a grave he national welfare The
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Apprehension is felt in some quarters at the possible activities of German sub- marines and aeroplanes shortly operating at Vladivostock
LONDON, March 1st. A Belgian communiqué states: There is a consensus of opinion on the Following a violent bombardment an necedeity of Japan taking immediate enemy coup de main north of Dixmude steps to check the German menace. failed. A number of raits were employ It is generally felt that purposeful ed, but they were destroyed, as was also measures must at first be promptly taken a pontoon bridge which was being built to present the Russian railway to the Far across the Yser. The heavy artillery in East falling into German hands
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GERMANS ATTEMPT TO HAID
AMERICAN TRENCHES
LONDON, March 1st.
The Government is silent, but there is reason to believe that preparations are rican, Army in France,
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LONDON, March 18h)
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- According to Beuter's Correspondent| Naval Activities.
THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.). THE GLENARK CASTLE”
at Jassy, writing on February 26th, an official message says that in view of the reality of facts and the situation created op the Eastern front, the Roumanian Government frais decided to begin peace negotiations bat will only embark on this ANOTHER WORTHLESS GERMAN Mar, Sad. P. couran if assured that the negotiations
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that of any State, οποία The above Society sent to Meirs. She wan, Tomes on Saturday, two cases con from we can release men LONDON, March 1st taining the following war work to be We realise ta rarity of the occas
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