TELEGRAMS.
CARGO BOAT WRECKED.
THIRTEEN OF THE CREW RESCUED.
THE BONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MUNDAY MARCH 29, 1916.
WAR TELEGRAMS,
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French Capture Hartmanns-Wallerkopf."
*March 27, 4.25 p.m. Renter's correspondent reports the following communique:- for an energetic engagement over several days we took the summit Hartmanns-Weilerkopf. We also advanced on the north-eastern (Reuter's Service To The Telegraph, and douth-eastern slopes, taking prisoners, including officers.
Beater's correspondent at Amsterdam says a Berlin communique admits that the French took Bartmanne-Weilerkopf,
London. Received March 27, Router's .correspondent At Tangiera" reports the 7,000-ton
German Submarino Attacks a Wilson Liner. cargo boat Trostburg has been
March 27, 2.55 p.m. wrecked of Capo Spartol; it is Downs yesterday by a German submarine which, it is alleged, The Wilena liner Tyohee from Bombay was attacked in the expected that she is a total lor, fired a torpedo fruitlessly.
Thirteen, out of a crow of) reventy, were rescued. Heavy seas prevent further rescues, but efforts are being renewed from the shore.
LORD RUTHSCHILD.
UNDERGOES OPERATION.
London. Received March 28.-
According to the Observer, Lord Rothschild has undergon? a Borious, operation bat his con- dition is satisfactory.
JAPANESE POLITICS. GOVERNMENT'S SWEEPING
VICTORY,
London, Received March 29.
correspondent
at
Renter's Tokyo states that the Government has secured a sweeping victory in the General Elections and will have a majority of at least 40.
The result is welcomed by roen of all abades of opinion as afford- ing favourable conditions regard ing the Government's domestic and foreign policy.
THE RETURNS,
In connection with the above we have received from the Japan ese Consulate General the fallow- ing results of the General Election in Japan, which took place on the 25th inst
The Doshikwai (Govexoraent
-Party) *****... 150 The Seiyukwai (Opposition)"108 The Chuseikwai (Govoru."
ment Party)....... 34
The Kokumin-to or Nation-
alist Party (Opposition)... 27 Count Okuma's Backers... 27 Independents........ .......... 31 Out of the shove number, those calculated to support the present Cabinet are the Doshik- wai, the Chuseik wai, the Backers, and some 20 of the independent members, amounting in all to some 231. The Opposition will consist of the Seiyukwai, the Kokumin-to, and some 10 lade pendente, comprising some 140 in all. It is said there are four more members for whom the bal- lot has not not yet been opened,
Notice to Mariners.
Brillant Dash öf Botha's Forces.
March 27, 2.55 p.m. Reuters correspondent at Swakopmund reports the sudden and succesful dash of Botha's forces ia the desers is a brilliqut achievement. All arms performed their allotted teak most effectively, The Burghers are bewildering the enemy with their Paotica and the latter were forced to retreat well into the interior, German prisoners are surprised at the strength and mobility of the British force operating in the birren and waterless country, and their splendid gunnery,
British Casualties,
March 27, 5,40 pm. Killed-V. Herbertsmith, F. G. Marshall, Second Lieut. A. Colley, of the Cornwalls, A. A. Sanders. Wounded V. Vivian. Dutch Minister Asks for Further Explanation.
March 27, 5.40 p.m.
Reuter's correspondent at the Bague states that Germany has informed the Dutch minister at Berlin that the investigation of the seizure of the Zaanstroom and Batavier has not been concluded. Germany has sent an official to make an enquiry at Zeebrugge, The Dutch minister has further asked for an explanation of the sinking of the Medra,
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WAR TELEGRAMS,
Dutch Press Indignant Over the Ship Sinking.
March 26, 5.10 p.m.
Reuter's Amsterdam correspondent states that the Dutch Prese most indignant over the sinking of the Mede".
The Telegraaf Lays that the newa'will cause deep emotion throughout the whole country, which will interpret this unfriendly act as a German reply to the Datch request for an explanation of the seizure of the Batavier V. and Zaanstroom,
Dutch national sentiment claims satisfaction.
British Casusitler,
March 26, 7.30 p.m. shires; L. Pownall, L. N. Ramsay, R. O. S. Smith.
Killed-R. J. Croft, 2nd Lieut. R. Barker, North StaFord-
Renter's correspondent at Athens atites that the storm in the
March 27, 5.40 p.m. Dardanelles has cessed and mine sweeping is proceeding.
American Cubs Cover Prinz Bftel Friedrich.
March 27, 5.40 Ileuter's correspondent at New York says it is reported that
pom. the Prinz Eitel Friedrich
attempted to pat to sea last were played on the harbour at Newport News. A submarine and three aight. The authorities however were watchful and searchlights destroyers were anchored in the roadataad and gunners stood at their H, Sung in the forts, Smoke issued from one of the Prioz Eitel's funnels.
Bravery and Coolness of British Seamen.
March 26, 5.55 a.m. -
Reuter's correspondent at Malta wires that invalided sailors who the Turkish artillery fire. took part in the Dardanelles operations speak in derogatory terms of
;
One warship which was engaging the Turkish forts in the Nar we was under fire for several hours, and though shells were fall- ing thick and fast all round she was struck by only one shell, which did not do much damage.
The French sailors praise the gallantry of the British crews ip standing by the Irresistible and Ocean ander a cross fire. The work of reicaing the crews of the two battleships was performed with energy, determination and daring coolness. The men left the abips in perfect orderliness, as if they were performing peace time evola-
tions.
British Campaign Against Excessive Drinking,
March 26, 9.35 p.m.
Chancellor of the Exchequer, strongly approving at the Government's The transport-workers have written to Mr. Lloyd George, campaign against excessive drinking by a small minority. Toe transport workers are supporting a restriction of hours during which public houses may remain opou, and suggesting the establish meat of food canteens for the convenience of night workers.
Died in accident.-C. 8. Rich Died of wounds:K. Gilroy, A. Robinson, East Lancashires.
Hazledine, R. H. Parker, of the Lincolnshiroa; R. F. Wilkinson. Diod from wounds-J. Boothby, C. L. Boyd, J. W. Cannon, Missing-T. E. Davies, G. N. Humphreys, of the Flying Corps, Correotion, woanded:-H.W. R. Hamilton notS. W. S. Hamilton. Official, Journal Says the Existence of Austria is Imperilled..
March 20, 9 35.p.m.
Reuter's Rome correspondent wires that the Austrian official now know that a terrible struggle has been imposed on the Mon- journal Fremdenblatt declares that "the whole of the people archy. The existence of the nation is imperilled, and victory is only possible through the greatest sacrifices."
Forcing the Dardanelles.
March 26, 5.10 p.m.
ing in the operations consider that the Tarks mine defence of the Straits has already considerably weakened,
A message from Athens states that the naval officere participat
It is believed that the Dardanelles would have been forced last Thursday but for the floating mines.
The forts are no longer sufficient to bar the pasɛnge.
ceased work, from want of coal. The electric light sad power stations have Reports from Constantinople state that the city is suffering
in the vicinity of the Dardanollen have been pillaged.
The abandoned dwellings of subjects of the Allied Powera
It is reported that the Turke, sided by searchlights, fired upon the mine-sweepers operating during the night on the 24th."
In the Straits the warships replied and silenced the batteries.. Mine sweeping continued all night.
Eight warahipe, including the Queen Elizabeth, Agamemnon, North-east Lancashire and Cornwall, entered the Straite in the afternoon of the 25th, to
protect mipe-sweeping, which is achieving satisfactory results.”
The Preservation of Roumania's Neutrality,
March 26, 9.35 p.m.
The Federation of Master Cotton-spinnera has arranged to meat a deputation representing the Cardroom Workers' Amalgams- tion to consider an application for ten per centum Bonde owing to the increased cost of living the Teungming Urossing.-Notice from the weavers for War Bands on the ground that the catlook Colton-spinatra' Association has already declined an application is given that on or about the for trade in cotton and cloths is gloomy. 23rd March the following al-Austria's Wretched Condition; Shortage of Ammunition and Food, terations will be made in the buoyage of the Taungming Cross- ing, owing to changes in the channel.
The East Entrance Buoy will be shifted 74 cables 8. 87 degrees W. from its present position and be placed in about 35 feet of water. The First Crossing Bacy will be shifted 4 cables Natantinople, and are proceeding to Germany. They said the position Many German officers with their wives are coming from Con- 69 degree E. from its present poai- of Turkey is extremely bad. tion and be placed in about 13. fest of water. The Second Cross-rolling amongst themselves. ing Buoy will be shifted 6 sables 8. 32 degrees W. from its present position and be placed in about 22. feet of water. Tho. Baoys will retain their former character- istics. All bearings given are magnetic, and depths are reduced to low water of spring tides.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS,
March 20,7 p., Reuter'e correspondent has interviewed a distinguished per- sonage who has just arrived from Vienna. He brings the latest and most reliable information as to the situation.
the Carpathians, and equally numerous trains with the wounded Trains filled with Bavarians are continually passing towarda are returning
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The Young Turks, besides being against everybody, are quar disgnet and despair that at such a vital moment Turkey should be Same candidly expressed their completely disunited.
"
They confirmed the reports that the German banka hayo with drawn their money from Turkey.
ammunition to last for few days.
The officers openly said the Turkish army had only enough
In appearance Vienna and Budapest have little changed, but there is evidence of growing depression. Austrian currency has de preciated. The abortage of bread is appreciably felt, and the people openly expressed their dislike of the continuance of the war,
Another Liverpool Steamer Sunkist pr
March 26, 7.20 p.m. A German submarine bes sunk the Liverpool steamer, Delmira, in the Channel.
f
The Roumanian Minister has returned to London aftar conferring with hie Government.
in safe-guarding her interests as a neutral, and said that all the He emphasized that Roumania was honestly falilling her duties
Turkey were without foundation... rumours as to military supplios passing through Roumsaia towerds
No war material whatever had been allowed through.
Bishop in the Trenches,
March 27, 5.40 nm. The Bishop of London has gone to spend Ester in the trenches. Japanese Officers at the Front.n
March 27, 5.40 a.m.⠀
officers has arrived, accompanied by a Russian officer,
A Paris telegram announces that the Japanese mission of ten They afterwards departed for the front.
Maritz Escapes into Central Africa
March 26, 5.10 p.m. Reuter's correspondent at Swakopmund reports that a captured Africa, and added that the Germans "longed to get hold of him.” German officer says the traitor, Maritz, escaped towards Central
French Official Review of the Warkw
March 27, 3.50 a.m.
A Franch official review of the war states that the famous 75 guns are as perfect to-day as on the first day of the war, although was so enormons that it caused an ammunition crisis, which however their aso has exceeded all calculations. The consumption of projectiles
was completely overcome several weeks ago. We are provided with an ample supply of munitions however long the war laste. We have been eapplying projectiles to several of the Allies, including the
The crew were given ten minutes to take to the boate.
4 March 27, 5:40 a.m. The Delmira when sighted was a derelict and on fire, and was Serviane and Belgians. then seen badly ashore at La Hogue, an
The crew state that the vessel would have escaped but that the outbreak of war it was inferior to the enemy's but the enemy now. The heavy artillery is in process of reorganisation. At the Chinese stokera refused to remain in the stakehold.
The Delmira was a stool screw steamer of 3,458 tone, built in the heavy gans. The review dwells on the extraordinary accuracy admits our superiority in abundance, power, range and precision of 1905 by Short Bros., Ld., Sunderland, for the British and Chilian of the transport service. The quantity and variety of the supplies 8.8. Co., Ld her port of registry being Liverpool
Norwegian Steamer Attacked from the Air,
March 26, 7.30 pm.
proves the commercial prosperity of the country aga
The whole of the ports are crowded with shipping as they never were in time of peace. It has been necessary to build new dooks everywhere.
A German aeroplane showered about 500 darts on the Norwe-everywhe gian steamer Diaze in the North Sas. Many struck the decks, The crew sheltered, and none was burt, so bei
Naval Authorities Confer In the Mecklenburg Case,
March 26, 7.30 p.m. At The Hague an official enquiry was opened into the case of the Colony in April, highly steamer Meoklenburg.
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The presence of the British army has caused intense activity. Trade is abundant owing to the circulation of gold in northern
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Christian Converts Hanged and Women Violated,
March 27, 5,40 p.m.10 In New York a cablegram has been received by the Presby
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recommends Chinese boy, honest A Cabinet of the naval authorities in conferring on the whole tign Board of Foreign Missions that all the men in Galpashan vil clean, good house-manager and situation excellent cook, Speaks good
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