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THE WAR.
THE HONGKONG DAIT PRESS,
RUSSO-GERMAN PEACE TREATY: THE OFFICIAL GERMAN VERSION
SOVIETS TO MEET AND RUSSIAN TROOPS TO REMAIN IN POSITION.
SIR DOUGLAS HAIG'S REPORT ON THE CAMBRAI OPERATIONS.
PREMIER'S TRIBUTE TO THE LATE GENERAL MAUDE.
General
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ORDER TO CEASE HOSTILITIES: LONDON, March 4th. A wireless Russian official message THE RUSSO-GERMAN PEACE states that General Krylenko has ordered the Russians to case hostilities but to TREATY,
remain in their present positions.
TEXT ISSUED BY THE QUADRUPLICE,
AMSTERDAM, March 4th. Berlin has officially issued the text of the Peace Treaty between Germany, Austro-Hungary, Bulgaria and Turkey, on the one haud, and Russia on the other Article 1 stipulates that the contract ing parties shall live henceforth in peace and friendship.
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RATIFICATION WITHIN A
FORTNIGHT.
LONDON, March 4th.
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THE BATTLE OF CAMBRAI SIR DOUGLAS HAIG'S DESPATCH
LONDON, March 4th.
WENESDAYT MARCH 6TH, 1910.
PREMIER'S TRIBUTE TO LATE
GENERAL MAUDE COMMONS VOTE A GRANT TO LADY MAUDE.
AFFAIRS IN RUSSIA, ALLIED DIPLOMATS SUBJECTED TO INDIGNITIES.
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FRENCH FRONT. UNSUCCESSFUL ENEMY RAIDS.
PARIS, March 4th
Whe
A communique states There lively artillery Bring at night-time in the regions of Beaumont and. Beronvaux.
in Upper Alsace. also at Bandesapt and east of Härgetzen,
Following bombardments, the enemy attempted several raids in the region of the Parroy Forest, and in the direction of Neuviller, in Lorraine hut our fire
dispersed the assailants.
mate.
The Italian Ambassador was not allow. A lively engagement occurred in the
LONDON, March 4th. Telegrams from Petrograd show that LONDON, March 4th
the Allied diplomats were subjected to Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, in a despatch dealing with the battle of
In loving that a grant of £28,000 be
numerous indignities prior to their de Cambrai, mentions that it was proposed mode o Lady Maude the Premier in to stop the attack 48 hours after its the Huso of Commons, said the services parture They were detained for hoars minutely scrutinised. Several persons, commencement, or sooner, if the results which the late General Maude had rent the station, where their papers were did not justify continuance Detailing dered to the Empire in Mesopotamia
including Allied officers, intending to the reasons for its continuance after the were distinguished by far-reaching and
necompany them, were obliged to remain expiry of this period, Bir Douglas Haig Perment efects. He found British behind the authorities maintaining that states that the positions captured north greatge at a very much low ebb in that the train was strictly reserved for diplo of Flesquieres were completely command ed by the Bourlon Ridge and must hr abandoned unless the ridge were gained On the other hand, the enemy showed algus of withdrawing, and the loss of the ridge would probably cause the Germans to abandon their carefully-prepared defence systems for a considerable distance north ward. The enemy was not yet too strong in the Bourlon region to be overcome the numbers at Sir Douglas Haig's diz posal. An additional and most import ant argument for continuing the attack was the enemy offensive in Italy.
Moreover, two divisions, which were under orders for Italy, were placed at Sir Douglas Haig's disposal, and, ther
by
quer of the globe, where prestige coured very much. The Premier recall- ed he evacuation of Gallipoli, the ect to leave, on the pretext that he had surmder of Kut, and the defence of endeavoured to smuggle non-Embassy the uez Canal against an inferior. Turmen among the Staff. kisarmy, and said this tale of humilia. tionspread through every bazaar in the Eas and grew like a tree. Before it ripded into irreparable mischief for the Emare, the genius of General Maude The special correspondent of Le Temps
chared and restored the position.
Ogeral Maude's real greatness was diemyed in the uer be made of victory. He howed as much wisdom as an ad minitrator as he showed skill in general. ship While ruling firmly he won the
THE BRITISH ARMY. HIGH TRIBUTE FROM FRANCE,
PARIS, March 4th.
at the front pays a high tribute to the British Army. He says: “ Those who come in contact with its various contin- gents note the extraordinary moral of these troops which como from all parts of the world. The solidity of their defence, the confidence in their leaders, the com abundance and variety of food are equally parative comfort of their guacters and the
region of Bures, in which the enemy was
repulsed with appreciable losses,
The enemy was also unsuccessful in the direction of Veho, where we took prison-
The Near East.
LATEST CABLES. {THROUGH BETTER'S AGENCY.) OPERATIONS IN PALESTINE. BRITISH ADVANCE THREE THOUSAND YARDS.
LONDON, March 4th-
An official metenge from Palestino
A message from Petrograd says that tore the prospect of securing Bourlon estem and affection of the Arabs not important factors in this happy state states:We advanced northwards to B
pro-comed good only by the equity of his rule but by
Dealing with the enemy counter-attack
mind
THE
the Central Executive Committee claims that within a fortnight the Peace Treaty must be definitely ratified on both sides, but since some of the Soviets for Article 2--The contracting parties will our peace at any price others are ready refrain from all agitation and provocato raise the masses against German Im
It is urgent to convoke an tion against the existence of the Govern- portalism, ment or State, and spare the populations extraordinary assembly of the Soviets to settle the question. The date which of the occupied regions.
has been fixed is March 12th, at Moscow
Article 3—The regions lying west of a line agreed upon by the contracting parties and formery belonging to Bussia shall no longer be under Russian terri tory, This line in the west shall be fixed by a mixed Russo-German Commis - sion. The Treaty regions in question
will have no obligation whatever towards Russia arising from former relations.
Russia retrains from all interference in
internal affairs in these territories and allows Austro-Hungary and Germany to determine their future fate in agreement. with their populations.
Article 4-Austro-Hungary and Ger many undertake, when a general peace is concluded and the Russian demobilisa- tion fully carried out to evacuate the
KAISER SATISFIED.-
AMSTERDAM, March 4th." The Kaiser has telegraphed to Count Hertling as follows: The German sword, wielded by my great Army leaders, has brought peace with Russia. It especially satisfies me that German blood and German Kultur have been saved.
THE AALAND ISLANDS. SWEDEN OBJECTS TO GERMANY E PROPOSALE.
on November 30th, Bir Douglas Haig his intelligent sympathy. He died a Ridge and in the Gonnelien sector the. says that at the northern end of Bonavis victim to the inbred courtesy of a fine switness of the enemy's advance, after charcter. He visited the plague-stricken the oporing of the bombardiment, appears to have overwhelmed our troops, both in truant, the invitation of its inhabitants, the line and the immediate support, who were anxious to welcome him for his tack had begun. almost before they realised that the at-
man kindnesses, and, though he had The nature of the bombardment con forbaden his escort to eat or drink, he inibuted to the success of the enemy plans. No steadily advancing barrage ran be risk himself rather than offend gave warning of the approach of the his lusts. There was cholera in the cup, German assault columns, whose secret Essembly was assisted by the formation and he died in a few days. of the ground and the morning mist. It
Goeral Maude would always k was only when the attack was upon them that a great number of low-flying German membered as one of the great figures of weroplanes rained machine-gun, are upon the far not only for his achievements our inantry, while the extensive use of but for his character. The Premier såld smoke shells and bombs made it most ne certain that the whole course of dithcult for our troops to see what was the history of Mesopotamin would he happening on the other parts of the charged for the better owing to General battlefield Free though Mathe's victory and rule-(Cheern) abd
There is little doubt that, although the attack was expected generally, yet in these areas of the battle the assault was effected by local surprise.
Bir Douglas Haig says that the great est credit is due to the troops at Mas uiera, Bourlon and Moeuvres for their most gallant service on that day. Their steady courage and staunchusas saved possible serious consequences,
regions east of the line referred to inating place Germany awares Sweden a great concentration of Germa, divi-
-be ro
his name would always be cherished by Mopotamians as that of the gentlest conqueror who ever entered the gates of Budad General Maude died poor, and the cast that the country which to served so fell and for whose service he gave is life could do was to see thist the be loved and who depended upon his should not in any way be left in pejury, an
McKenna, in the absence of Mt. Agurth, seconded the motion, which was unpaimously carried.
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ENEMY TRADE METHODS. EXHIBITION IN LONDON.
LONDON, March 4th.
that she has no territorial interest in the Article 3 so far 28 Article does not Anland Islands and recognises Eweden's stipulate otherwise. Russin will com vital interests therein. Sweden has replied pletely evacuate the Anatolien provinces that she strongly objects to the eventual us, soon as possible and return these to inclusion of the Aaland Islands in the Turkey, Tho districts of Erdeba, sphere of the war operations, and making their first stand on the pee the war with the object of showing tas Batoum and Kars will likewise be emphasises that even the limited utilise evacuated by Russia without delay tion of the islands according to the Ger Russia will not interfere with the re-man conditions might create difficulties in organisations of the constitutional and the way of Sweden's humanitarian work international conditions of these districts, of protection of the population of the but will leave these to the populations islands thereof, in agreement wilb neighbouring States, particularly Turkey.
Article 5-Russia will not delay to demobilise completely, including the newly formed forces; to transfer warships to Russian harbours, leaving them there until a general peace is proclaimed, or immediately disarm them Warships hostile to the Quadruplice will be treated as Russian in so far as they are within Russian control. The removal of mines
STOCKHOLM, March 3rd. Germany has officially informed Sweden
Dealing with the results of the battle, that she is sending troops to Finland, at
the dispatch says that there is little the regnest of the Finnish Government, doubt that it was of considerablo- in- to suppress the Revolution. German direct assistance to the Allied forces in Italy, for large demands were made upon troops will use the Aaland Islands as a available German reserves at a time when
sions was still being maintained in Flanders. There is evidence that German divisions, intended for the Italisa D theatre, were diverted to Cambrai, and it is probable that the further concentration The Foreign Samples Department of of German forces against Italy was the Overseas Trade Department have suspended, at least sortnight at the opened a remarkable exhibition in Lon most critical period when the Italians at There are over 15,000 samples of Five spce war
The partial success of the enemy's Fitish manufacturer the exact nature of taken to show that the enemy trade to various parts of the countries The attack may be front was insufficient, hopire and to other
prices and department have secured either owing to want of numbers, lack
vist quantity of very valuable vious fighting. Sir Douglas Haig em of training or exhaustion from the proof credit, the names of
for the
and have exhibition,
just return- phasises that captured maps and others ed from tour of Great Britain, also & prove that the enezny nimed at für greater visit to Canada, "during which they were results than were achieved. Three con visited by 15,000 actual manufacturers. vergent attacks were to be made on the The exhibition gives manufacturers salient formed by the British advance, every facility to make the
the closest study two of which were delivered approxi- of the exhibits, and they are inspect allowed to mately near Gonnelien and Masnieres, remove them in order to personally followed by a still more powerful attack them and conler with their workmen. at Beurlon. The objectives of those An official of the Departinent said: uttacks were extended to the high ground "We hope to make the German business
sorry he ever embarked upon war at Beaucamp and Trescault and the markets represented by the samples entray hoped to capture and destroy
include the whole British forces in the Cambrai
was foiled on the greater part of the
Bian front by the splendid defence of the forming the collection every sit fande was received from the Consular British divisions engaged, and though officers and the Dominion and Colonis the defence was temporarily broken Gorernments.
The Swedish Commander at Aaland hae been informed of the expected arrival of the German expedition.
THE SIBERIAN MENACE, SITUATION STATIONARY.
LONDON, March 4th- The Japanese situation is at present stationary, but the conclusion of negotia tions is expected every moment.
There is little fear that the Bolsheviks day pa Se will get much stores from Vladivostock,
in the Baltic, and, in so far as Russian as the quantities are so vast that it would power extends, in the Black Sea will be take six months normal service to trans- begun immediately. Commercial shipping port them westwarda
in those waters is freely and immediate GERMANY THREATENS JAPAN. ly to be resumed. Afixed Commissionwww THE HAGUE, March 4th. will fir further regulations, especially German political circles are greatly as regards merchant ships routes, which agitated at reports regarding Japan's must be kept permanently free from Siberian move Inspired Fress comment floating mines,
states that Germany will not fight in Article & Russia undertakes immedi Siberia, but if the Japanese attempt to peace ately to conclude peace with Ukraine, rob Germany of the profits of her
Russia Germany will quickly reply. recognise the Peace Treaty between with Ukraine and the Quadruplice, evacitate Germany will only help Russia against Ukraine immediately, and cease agitation Japan if Russia asks her, and then on or propaganda against the Government er own terms. and puldic institutions of Užraine, and evacuate without delay Esthenia and Livonia. The eastern (untier of Esthonia follows the line of the Narita River. The eastern frontier of Livonia une through Take Pripus and Lake Pakoff to the south west corner of Lake Pskoff, thence över Lake Luban, in the direction of Levenhof, or the Dvins. Esthonis and Livonia will be occupied by, a German, Police Force until security is guaranteed and order restored. Rus guarantees to release all arrested Esthozians and Livonians, and guaran tees the sale return of deported *Esthonians and Livonians,
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GERMANY AND ROUMANIA
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS DECIDED UPON
Tasay, March 4th The Roumanlan Crown Council, the King of Rouman in presiding, decided to reply to the enemy Ultimatum received on March 1st that Roamanis had decided to enter peace negotiations – with
ith the Central PowerB
The negotiations will open shortly at Bukharast
terms
CANADIAN ELECTION
RETURNS
OTTAWA March 4th The final election returns show that the Union Government received 158,282 then the Opposition, the Government civilian and 191,510 military votes more gaining a majority of 69 seats.
AN ITALIAN SENSATION
LONDON, March 4th. It is reported from Italy that there has been a sensational arrest of numerous prominent sen, including millionaires connected with the gilk industry, on a charge of supplying Swis firms with Bilk valued at millions sterling, the silk being ultimately used for Zeppelins.
SENSATIONAL TRIAL AT
ANTWERP.
AMSTERDAM, March 4th. A sensational espionage trial has occur red in Antwerp and was concluded on February Sist
There were 83 prisoners, and the Court contented eight to death, and many others to imprisonment with hard labour. PRO-ALLY
PRESIDENT BRAZIL.
OF
BIO DE JANEIRO, March 4th. Senor Rodriques Alves, who was Presi dent from 1002 to 1500, has been re-elected President. He is strongly pro-Ally.
THE UNREST, IN IRELAND.
March 4th. LONDON Lord French has gone to County Clare
THIRD ITALIAN WAR LOAN
Rove March 4th. The Third Loan has already reached milliards the previous best. five milliards lire, exceeding by two
delgian Front.
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THEOUGH REUTER'S AGENOR}}|
BRITISH FRONT. AUSTRALIANS SUCCESSFUL
DEFENCE
LONDON, March 4th-
maximum depth of three thousand yards on a frontage of twelve miles, astride and westward of the Jerusalem Nablus Road There was little opposition,
Aerial Activities.
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Losnow, March 4th- The Press Bureau announce: The enemy dropped during January in the day-time 201 bombs and at night-time 1,261 bombs in the area under British.
occupation in France, while the British (Naval and Military) and Australian Air-Services dropped 5,300 bombs in the day time and 1,753 bombs at night-timor in enemy areas,
SPORT
ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.
TO-DAY'S MATCHES.
HONGKONG LEAGUE DIVISION 11.
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68th Company,
B.GA. Engineers Res, Navy ground, kick-off, 4.80 p.m. Referee Mr. Louch
FOOTBALL LEAGUE MEETING,
A mecting of the Hongkong Football Longue was held at Victoria Barracks, last night, Sergt. Cook, Middlesex Regt, presiding over a large attendance, de
The principal business was to consider a protest from the 88th Company R.G-4. with reference to the Royal Engineers Reserves playing Sapper Gordon, hitherto Company B.G.A, R.E. Reserves, on the a first division player, in the match Sath 16th February. The meeting upheld the and Sapper Gordon was reinstated in the second division,
It was arranged that a football matchi should be played on Easter Monday in aid of Charity, but details were left until a later date Dates were fixed for the postponed fixtures, and before the meat ing closed an expression of smypathy was passed with the South China Athletic Football Team, who had some of their Players injured in the recent catastropha at the Happy Valley.
Headquarters reporting on the repule- Reuter's Correspondedt at the British
ARMY TENNIS TOURNAMENT. ing by the Australians, of a raid, says: — Daring the raid there were a number of English-spoken calls for help. One came The draw for the Novices' competi from the Commander of the raid, whe tion, open to Warrant Officers, N09** was ultimately found dead. When the and men of the Garrison, from part of the position was restored, 26- enemy corpses, winners at the last tournament we bat
First roundtrayed Our casualties were very slight |
Another smelle raid against the Aue March Chl Tarner, M. Sgt. tralians utterly failed owing to the losses A.S.C. L./Cpl Perry, inflicted
AUSTRALIANS ENTER ENEMY Pie Booten,
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Howard,
by 12th.
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Mada San Jose Anorezy in the and
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down in one area, the recovery that was Grest efforts are being made keep the TRENCHES
praiseworthyhem from the Dutch East Indies.
After paying tribute to the manner
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EN (szedve to, 498 2200 callection in Dop en route to England ports-Australians entered trenches Greg Edgeler
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GERMANTS DETESTABLE
WARFARE.
Warneton Inat night, killing at least 50 of the enemy and destroying several dug onta They brought bark eleven prisoners, and also successfully raided to the east of Messines and south of Hollebere, MIDDLESEX REGIMENT TAKE
prisoners being taken in each onse.
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A.S.Ch Sgt
L/Cpl Lawrence,
PRISONERS R.G.A. L./Col men of the Middlesex Regiment raided Spr. Sherwood, p Sinces to the north of Passchendaele, taking
are several prisoners
Our casualties in these raids were light
Br.
AUC CL,
Cilecson
"Knight,
gt. Davis RA
Gorman, R.GA
We entered the lines at other points Morse Mx.. Sgt. Gillard, R.AL/C ithout securing prisonere, as the garri Towler song had withdrawn. –
in which General Byng conducted the "TANK WEEK IN ENGLAND operations, the dispatch states that the great offensive value of the Tanks was S
LONDON, March 4th. conclusively proved In view of this His Majesty the King has sent i experience the enemy may well besitate message to Mr. Bonar Law on, the open to deplete any portion of his front in ing of Tank Week as follows1 order to free troops for a decisive action should like to wish you every success elsewhere the great efforts being made throughout
the country in connection with Week I am confident that my willing to
now and future whateve to BACLITE victory, RE
men a week, mentioned LONDON, March 4th day morning, started very suspi-south of Admiral Rosslyn Wemyss decorated 10 ciously Six tanks are working in Lon officers and 18 men in connection with the don Tremendous interest is centreel Dover Abraits engagement pounds subscription from
on February the City tank, which opened with a mill
Debt Commi The Admiral said the Admiralty knew The National
firme the patrol would respond whenever called serinst
artuft miling frm half. avon, as the Navy had always responded
eral lezdif all over the Empire. The enemy wore a milli prave and gallant, but had taken a mote happ
Toast of variate which was damnable and taking detestable, to counter which steps were being taken and would continue till the cherty & methods were finished He felt clergymans and enterta that the German seamen detested this encouraging contributio mode of warfare, into which they had on the desirability of ss much as big aübser
been driven
Fond
We repulised an attempted raid to the
mentin artillery at dawn develop
The
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