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WEATHER FORECAST
FALE Barometer 20.98
February 11 1915,
Temperature 6 Humidity
a.m. 73. # 97,
p.m. 66
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LATEST WAR TELEGRAMS,
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February 11, 1914'
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FEBRUARY
1915.
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LATEST WAR TELEGRAMS.
TO-DAY'S WAR TELEGRAMS.
(Official Telegram from French Government, via Peking),
The Use of the U. S. Flag.
SINGLECOETÃO CENTA
$38∙PER ANNUM
TELEGHALIS
NEWS FOR BUSY MEN.
CONDENSED.
THE ALLIES' UNBOUNDED CONFIDENCE.
STIRRING PARLIAMENTARY SCENES.
German Socialist Demands Cessation of War..
LATEST „FRENCIL AND RUSSIAN REPORTS.
[Rouler'e Service to The "Telegraph."]
Latest Russian Communique.
A Petrograd communique says:-
Feb. 11, 1.30 8.m.
Fäb. 9, 10.40 p.m.
The death is announced of
On the 8th, intermittent artillery fighting prevailed in Belgium.
A message from Router's Washington correspondant states that General Lord William Seymour, The Germans cannonaded Ypres and Farnes. The French batterios dispersed German convoys. The French raoconpied on the Bethune- he has it on the highest authority that the Administration's view of K.O.V.0. La Basese road, a windmill where the enemy had established him the hoisting of the United States flag on the Canard liner Lusitania self. The French artillery between the Oise and the Aisne brought is that the use of other lige by the ships of the warring nations is have repulsed the Germans, down a Taube, which fell ablaze in the German lines. The enemy such a customary practice that no formal protest need be made, bus it is proper to send Great Britain a Note pointing out the dangers bombarded Soissons with incendiary missiles,
to neutral shipping if the practice in continued.
Fighting in proceeding around Bagatelle and, is developing in the very interior of the forest front, from one side to the ether, and has been maintained since with the same fiercore: The troops engaged in this fighting are only three to four battalions strong and a single French battalion led the struggle on the St.
Cin the event of telegrants arriving too late for Insertion on this page they will be found on the Extra.].
EARLIER TELEGRAMS,
Opening of the Duma..
Fab: 9, 9.40 p.m.
A message from Reuter's correspondent at Petrograd states that the Dums opened in the afternoon amid brilliant scones. The Fighting has continued at Lusdehner, Rogupenen and Arsob-whole assembly rose, repeatedly cheered for the Czar sad eang the
National Anthem... iala in East Prassio.
There is nothing important elsewhere to be reported on the right bank of the Vistula or on the left bank.
The Russiansare pressing the enemy is the districts of Daklias, Lapkow and Uejak...
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In the Carpathiana we continue to press. "We have captured another 1,523 prisoners, several mitrailleuses and one mortar.
Good Work by Minės.
Feb. 11, 12.55 a.m.
The Paris evening communique states:- We exploded three mineson Tuesday night at La Boiselle and occupied the cavitias caused by the explosions, despite a counter sttack, which we repulsed with the bayonet.
In Argonne, there have been cannonade and bomb dropping on both sides, particularly in the region of Polspate and Bagatelle."
Germans Repulsed.
The Germans made a violent but fruitless attack on the Marie Theres work:
Our outposts easily repulsed a German attack in Lorraine, on the north side of Porroy forest.
enemy.
A small affair at Manonviller ended in our Hussars pursaing the An attack by the Germans at Fintenelle, in the Vosgea, was repulsed.
Russian Determination.
Feb. 11, 8.58.00.
Nothing Important.".
In East Prausia, the Rassiana almost exterminating a battalion.
A statement issued by the Foreign Office regarding the usa of neutral flage is given on this page.
The Russian Dams has been re-opened amid brilliant scenes Feb. 10, 12.50a.m. and great demonstrations of
Last evening's official communique states there is nothing impatriotism.
The Pretoria News aunouncés v portant to report, except that we blew up a mine gallery where the enemy was working, in front of Fay, to the south-west of Peronne.that the Germans have executed the rebel leader. Moritz for treachery.
Enemy's Losses "Excessively Serious.“
Feb. 10, 12,50 0:00.
In the Prassian Diet, Herr Birach, Socialist, declared that the termination of the war wan
A Petrograd communique states that the Germans, who had demanded by all people bcon gradually concentrating fresh troops in East Prussia, took up.
In the Lapkow Pass, in the Carpathians, the Russians captur-
a strong offensive on the 7th inst. on the front from Horzele to Johannisburg, delivering simultaneous attacke on two wings, nameled 5,260 prisoners, with 18
ly, in the district of Lasdehnen and the Rtypine railways.
We repulsad the former, almost exterminating a battalion, and our cavalry, after the latter attack, concentrated towards Berpetz,
The enemy undertook no notive operations on the left bank of the Vistula on the 8th..
"Judging from the numbers of abandoned corpses, the enemy apparently lost tens of thousands during their six daya' attacks at Bojimoff, Coumise and Volisehidlowska,
Fighting in the Carpathians continues.
aitrailleuses, on the 8th inst.
Mr. Harcourt, Secretary of State for the Colories, says that Germany has lost two and a quarter millions of her boat and bravest soldiers.
Judging from the abandoned corpses, the Germans apparently lost tens of thousands during the six days of the attacks on Borjimoff, Goamine, and Volia shidlowska..
In the region of Bartfeld and Svidník the enemy attempted an attack bat retired, being unable to support the fierceness of the Our offensive at the Lupkow Pass, in the Carpathians, con- The President made a patriotic speech, during which all rofer-fighting, and abandoning prisoners.
In the Tukholki Pass, the encer to the Allies were loudly cheered.
Russians dislodged the enemy The representatives of the Allies who were present received tinned during the 8th fast, when we captured 5,289 prisoners and
eighteen mitrailleuses,
German columne, having crossed the Takholka Pass, delivered after prolonged bayonet fighting on the 7th inst, no less than twenty-two violent attacks against the of a nature unprecedented in heights in the region of Korzirmoko. Advancing in masted history. The enemy's losses were formations, several ranks deep, the enemy, under our violent cross-excessively serious.
It is said that America's visW fire, twice captured one of the heights, but were dislodged by a counter-attack by our infantry, after prolonged bayonot fighting, regarding the hoisting of the United States dag on the which is unprecedented in bistory.
Lusitania is that the ges of other
an ovation.
The Premier, M. Goryemkin, said the Russian people were now absolutely convinced of a final triumph and we have not yet exerted our full strength."
M. Sationoff, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, dwalt upon the unanimity of the Allies which, he said, would continue till victory was assured. He also emphasised the cordiality of Russia's relations with Greece and Roumania and referred to the fact that public opinion in non-combatant countries, whose interests were on the side of the Eatente, was already in pronounced favour of embracing the cause of Russia sad the Allies, but, he said, it was for their Govera ments alone to take the final decision and not to miss an opportunity. of realising their national aspirations.
M. Bationoff said that Auglo-Russian relations as regarded Pereis were more cordial than ever. He also paid a tribute to the co-operation of Japan, whose relations with China were, he said, not contrary to the interests of Russia. He hoped shortly to be able to announce, the conclusion of a triple Russo-Chinese-Mongolian Treaty.
During the course of the proceedings the members fraquently chaered the British, French and Japanese ambassadors, who were seated in the gallery of the House.
Enthusiasm: In Ottawa.
Feb. 9, 10.15 p.m..
repulsed.
The enemy's losses were.ercassively serious, The enemy's alticks in the direction of Wysobkowo were also flage by ships of warring nationa
ia a customary practice,
NEWS.
Maritz Executed by Germans.
Feb. 10, 12.40 p.m. Reuter's correspondent at Pretoria telegraphs that the Pretoria Newa announces that the Germans have executed the rebel leader Maritz for treachery.
Foreign Office Statement Regarding use of Neutral Flag,
(Official Telegram from the British Foreign Office:)
Further notes on the orisia appear on page 4.
This morning's training times are given in this issue.
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General news and the report on the Komagata Mara affair. appear on page 3.
"Our Contemporaries" appeara on pago. 2, commercial newa on page 9 and log book on page 8.
Interesting news from our Can- ton correspondent appeare eles- where.
A further instalment of the
on "Old Hongkong
annual distribution of
DON'T FORGET.
Feb. 0. The following statement is ieaned by the Foreign Ofios:-The Reater's correspondent at Petrograd reports that the enthusiasm Reuter's correspondent in Ottawa telegraphs that, in the Houss
appeare exhibited in the Duma was a great contrast to the spirit prevailing in of Commons, Sir R. L. Borden, the premier, read, amid enthusiasm, use of a neutral flag is, with certain limitations, well established in article The the Prussian Dist. It was unanimously resolved to calute the a message from Mr. Harcourt, Secretary of State for the Coloniss, practice as a ruse de guerre. The only effect in the case of a glorious exploits of soldiers and sailors, and to send the most cordial stating that Germany has already lost two and a quarter millione of merchantman wearing a flag other than her national flag is to greetings to the Allies, declaring the inflexible determination of her bestand bravest soldiers and any fresh effort must be made with compel the enemy to follow the ordinary obligations of naval warfare ring, bor Bad Russia to carry on the war until conditions have been imposed on greatly inferior and disheartened troops, Germany, he said, is now and to satisfy himself as to the nationality of the vessel and the prizes took place at St. Paul's
The British Government has always considered the use of the enemy assuring the peace of Europe and the restoration of right feeling economie pressure, thanks to our navy, and Austria has character of her cargo by examination before capturing her and College last night,
suffered severe reverees and is no longer a powerful ally, while taking her into a prize court for adjudication. and justice.
Tarkey is of even less account. The power of Britain and her allies Speakers on behalf of the peasants said that the latter were iperesses daily, whereas the power of Germany is waping, though British colouré by a foreign vessel legitimate for the purpce of willing to make any sacrifice to remove the German menace.
The Liberal, M. Milinkoff, stated that he was convinced that in the vast resources of the British Empire have not yet been called caping capture. Such a practice not only involves no breach of country. In the Merobant Shipping Act, 1891, it is enacted es (the Dardanelles) and Constantinople, both for military and diplom-new ormise of the Mother Ountry, should wield a preponderating follows:-"If a person uses the British ag and assames & British good time Rassis would be guaranteed the acquisition of the Straits into play. The splendid contingents from the Dominions, with the International Law but is specifically recognised by the law of this
influence on the ultimate decision. ⠀⠀ atic reasons. (Prolonged cheere).
The premier then, in an eloquent speech, ssid the fact of the national character on board a ship owned in whole or in part by any Empire having held firm was utterly disappointing to Prussian.ox-persons not qualified to own a British ship, for the parpots of pectations. The great Dominions are not only fighting for car in making the ship appear to be a British ship, it shall be subject to stitutions, our freedom and our destiny, but for a world-wide cause forfeiture under this Act unless assumption has been made for the anent which no one would dare to doubt the issue (loud and pro. Purpose of escaping capture by an enemy or by a foreign ship of war in the exercise of some belligerent right. And in Instructions longed cheere),
to British Consuls, 1914, it is stated A ship is liable to espture if British pharacter is improperly seemed except for the purpose of escaping capture.""
French Reports,
(Havas Telegrams.)
Feb. 8, 8.10 p.m. From the sea to the Oise violent artillery duels prevailed. On the outskirts of La Bassae, near Carency, we took a German trenoh, the defenders of which were either killed or captured.
Intermittent bombardment took place on the Atene and Cham pagne fronts,
In Argonne, our fire was very accurate. We repulsed an attack near Fontaine. Madame. A very violent action took place near Bagatelle. We hold the ground everywhere,
Feb. 9, 5.40 p.m. French Government Stock now stands at Fr. 71.95 In Belgium intermittent artillery struggles prevailed, the Bel- gian artillery destroying & farm, the defenders of which fled.
The Germans bombarded Yprea and Furnes.
In Argonne, fighting took place around Bagatelle, rather con- fused positions being mainlained on both sides,
German Socialists Want Peace.
Feb. 9, 10.20 p.m At the opening of the Prasaian Diet there was a crowded attendance.
The Socialist member, Herr Hirsch, demanded a reform in the Goverment's policy regarding workmen, and declared that the termination of the war was demanded by all peoples
A Conservative member then made an appeal for unily, whore- upon the Scoialist, Dr. Liebknecht, interrupted with You have no right to speak in the name of the people.
A great commotion followed.
TO-DAY.
Bijon Theatre 9.16 p.m. Vintoria Theatre-9.16 n.. "The Grotesques, Theatre Royal-1.15 p.m.
12.
TO-MORROW.
Sale of ons Steel Bridge-HK
As we have in practice not objected to foreign merchant vessels and Kowloon Wharf and Godown using the British merchant flag as a rose for the purpose of evading Co.-G. P. Lammert-11 am. asptare at ses at the hands of a belligerent, so we should maintain Bale of Wines and Spirits etc. that, in the converse case, a British merchant vessel has committed-G. P. Lammert's Sales Room→→→ no breach of the rules of laternational Law in assuming neatral neon.ung coloura for similar purpose, if she thought fit to do so. By the roles of International Law, the custome of war and the distalez of bumanity, it is obligatory upon a belligerent to ascertain the character of a merchant vessel and of her cargo before capture.
Germany has no right to disregard this obligation. To destroy a ship with non-combatant crew and cargo, as Germany has an nounced her intention of doing, is nothing less than an sot of piracy on the high seas,
Monday, February 15. Italian Grand Opera Co. Thestre Royal
Saturday, February 20. Half-yearly Meeting of Share- holders, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation City Hall