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(ESTABLISHED 1881.) Copyright, 1915. by the Proprietor.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST *27*** 1915.
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SERVIAN PARLIAMENT'S DETERMINATION,
WILL SUPPORT THE ALLIES “EVEN AT THE PRICE OF SACRIFICES."
The Crown Prince and the German Volcano.
NAVAL EXPERTS AND THE RIGA BATTLE.
[Reuter's Servios to The "Telegraph."]
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THE RUSSIANS.
THE RUSSIAN NAVAL VICTORY.
August 26,.7.05 sm,
Naval experte ridicate the German denial of their losses in the
THE BALKANS.
SERVIAN PARLIAMENT'S RESOLUTION.
August 25, 4.15 p.m. According to Renier's correspondent at Nieb, the Skupstina bas overwhelmingly adopted a resolution declaring its détermination to continue the straggle for the liberation and union of the Servian, Croatian and Slovene peoples eren at the price of sacrifloss (which are indispensable to a country's vital interests) and approving the policy of the Government,
The Skupstina has adjourned until October 4.
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EARLIER TELEGRAMS,
THE DARDANELLES.
SIR EDWARD GREY'S REPLY TO GERMANY.
** NOT UNDER GERMAN SUPREMACY. “
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August 25, 10.50 p.m. Bir Edward Grey to-night issued a smashing reply tɔ" Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg, which shows that Germany alone is rençonsible for the war.
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CONDENSED.
The situation in Rige is aa- changed.
German newspapara publish a boastful statement made by the Crown Prince.
Russians show that the Germán naval attack was reckless and ill. planned.
The Germans continue to exert maximum pressure between Bobr and Brest Litovsk.
He says the Chancellor's speech tasans that Germany is to ba supreme. The freedom of other nations must be what Germany
Naval expert ridicale the mates out to them. Germany slone would be free to break inter-German denial of their losses in national treatis, to orash, to refase all mediation, to wage the Gulf of Riga, break all the rules of humanity on land and ses. Yet, while Ger- many note thus, her commerce must remain free in time of war au if in times of peace.
Sir Edward Grey affirms that the freedom of the ses may be a reasonable subject för discussion and definition by agreement between nation after this war, but not by itself stone, while there is no freedom and no security against war and German methods of war on land. If there are to be guarantees against further war let them be equil, comprehensive, and affective guarantees, that with bind Germany as well as other nations.
A German aeroplane dropped bombe on Vesoul killing woman and a child. ... ·
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Sir Edward Grey has issued a smashing reply to Dr. von Bethmann Hallweg's speech.
debating the question of volunt The newspaper at Home are
or compulsory military
Sir Edward Grey then turns to the speech of the German Minister of Finance, where he said that "for decades to come, Ger- many claims that the whole of the nations who resisted her should The Gazette pablishes a list of labour to pay her tribute in the form of war indemnities." Sirhonours, conferred by the Tan Edward Gray emphasises that not on such terms can pesoo be con· Jon British troops, for gallantry, dluded, or the life of nations other than Germany be free, or even tolerable. The speeches of the Chancellor sad the Finance Minister WONDERFUL PROGRESS BUT OBJECTIVE NOT YET GAINED. show that Germany is fighting for supremacy and tribute. "If that is eo, and as long as it is so, our Allies, and we, are fighting and man fight for the right to live-not under German supremacy, but real The Press Buress says it is now possible to recount the import-freedom and safety," concluded Sir Edward. ant operations since the 6th inst. on the westera extremity of Gallipoli. These comprise two separate lines of attack, firstly, from the Anzac positions by the Australasians; secondly, from the new landing at Bavla Bay, in which the fresh army was employed. An attack was also made from Cape Helles, toward Krithis,
August 25, 10.50 p.m.
Very severe and continuous fighting, with heavy losses on both aides resulted, and our forces as yet have not gained the objective at which they are aiming in either aphere, though they have made a
our possession.
PRESS OPINIONS.
August 28, 6.30 a,to,
service.
Count Bernstorff's apologia has fallen quite flat in Amerion; the press describon is an vagus and incomplete.
The newspapers warmly approve Sir Edward Grey's masterly reply to Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg.
The Skupstina has overwhel-
The papers warmly approve of Sir Edward Grey's masterly Germany's idea of freedom is that of a fres fox in a free ben 100stolaring its determination to con
Galf of Rigs and say that Russian accounts show that the attack decided advance towards them and greatly increased the area in reply to Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg which clearly shows that mingly adopted a resolution de-
was reckless and ill-planned. The German version pretending it was merely a blockade is simply asinine.
The German disaster is an excellent lesson to people who talk
of the invasion of Great Britain.
THE BRITISH E13.
A STRIKING INCIDENT.
August 20, 7.05 a.m. Roater'a correspondent at Copenhagen says that a striking in- oident occurred on the occasion of the departure of the bodies of the A young Danish crow of the British eubmarine E13, for England. officer on the quay advanced to the British commander saying: "What an awful Borrow this must.bo". The commander amiling, sadly replied. "No, sir, we rather envy them."
THE CROWN PRINCE.
ANOTHER BOAST.
August 26, 7.05 ... Reate:'s correspondent at Amsterdam says that the German newspapere publish a boastful statement made by the Crown Prince, saying: "Aaa volcano's antameable force shakes and quivers, so do we wait with unbroken vigour for the day when the Kaiser once more orders from the trenches and underground ways into battle, which all desire the day may come soon."
THE GALLANT SIVOUTCH.
August 26, 7.05 8.m. Renter's correspondent it Petrograd saya that the fire sole survivors of the Sivoutch have arrived at Revel and narrate that the vossel fought a German craiser and two torpedo boats for an boar and half and with her last shell sank an enemy torpedo boat,
ARRIVAL IN LONDON OF BRITISH WOUNDED.
EX PRISONERY SURPRISED AT LONDON STILL EXISTING.
August 26, 7.05 am: There were enthusiastic scenes at Tilbury on the occasion of the arrival of 270 wounded prisoners from Germany. The men,. despite their wounds, were most cheerful and were surprised to And everything as anal, as the Germans had told them that London had been burned by Zeppelins.
An ex-prisoner interviewed, raid that the Germans dog'i under- stand why we are always merry and bright, they meanly stopped our game but even then we wng,
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The "Anzac attack after desperate actions, oarried the summit of Sari Bahr and Chanak Bihr, the dominating positions in this area, but the attsok on suvla did not make the progress expected. Consequently, the "Anzao were unable to maintain their position on the actasl crest line, and after repeated counter-attacks were forced to withdraw to positions close below it, These positions were consolidated effectively,
THE CONSCRIPTION QUESTION.
tinue side by side with the Allies.
Exports say that the German version of the attack on Riga. pretending that it was merely blockade, is simply asinine,
The Press Bureau has issued August 25, 2.25 p.m. an account of the important operations since the 6th instant in the western extremity of Gallipoli.
The newspapers are fiercely debating the question of voluntary or compulsory military service, the Northoliffe's papers (The Times, Daily Mail, Evening News) taking the lead in the agitation against the present voluntary system, which is vigorously defended by the Liberal organs,
The attack on Syla' was not developed quickly enough, and was brought to a standstill after an a ivance of about two and a half miles of ground had been gained. Hotb attacks, however, were suficient to enable their lines to be connected along the front, more thua 12 miles. Further reinforcements having arrived the attack was made on the 21st by the contre of this line. Thus the "Anzac
The dispute is not waged on party lines, for the Telegraph is left advanced about three quarters of a mile, and a system of strong knolle was secured. Then on the left of the battle front the opposing the Times and the Daily Mail, and a leading article it advanced Turkish trenches were stormed, and all the divisions published, saying the country must trust the Government, has engaged made progress, but as they were unable to gain the sum-eased much jubilation in Liberal circles. mit, were withdrawe.
The original front was of great power of defensive under modern conditions, and accounts for the diffienities of the troops, once the advantage of surprise had been lost. In all phases of these battles fortuces have varied with repeated attacks and counter- atinoka. The losses inflicted on the enemy have been mack heavier even than our OWN. The ground gained is held to be of great value, but these facts mast not lead the public to suppose that the true objective has been gained, or that further serious and costly efforts will not be required before a decisive victory is won.
DECORATIONS FOR GALLANTRY.
August 20, 11.20 p.m. The Cazette shows that thirteen Distinguished Service Orders and 21 Military Crosses have been awarded."
Among the former is Major Nightingale, of the 5th Gurkhas
Krithia for most conspicuous gallantry at
on June 4: Captain Abbat, of the 6th Garkbas, for gallantry and distinguished June 23 and 20, at Gallipoli; Captain conduct on Rawson, of the 21st Kohat Baltory, for gallant conduct and distinguished service on May 14 at Gaba Tepe; Caplain Ryan, of the 6th Gurkhas, for a during reconnaissance at Krithia on May 13 and gallant work on June 28 and 29; Captain Thom, of the 21st Kohate, for exceptionally gallant conduct at Gaba Tepe on June 21 and 20,
Among those who received the Military Crossos are Captaiu Rossiter, Captain Whitting, both of the 28th Jacobs Battery, for gallantry at Gallipoli,
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AEROPLANE SINKS TURKISH TRANSPORT.
Angust 25, 6.00 p.m.
GERMAN WAR LOAN.
August 25, 2.25 p.m. Reuter's correspondent at Zurich reports that the Government's new War Loan at 6 per cent, issued at 90 offere great facilities to the small investor. The public is urged to contribute to the utmost the obligation of 675 millions sterling must be discharged before any portion of the new loan is available for current neede.
The Government urges selling foreign securities and buying the loan.
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GERMANY'S WORD CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.”
August 20, 6.30 a.m.
It is reported from New York that Count von Bernstorff's apologia has fallen quite flat. The Prous describes it as vague and in- complete, and demande a definite answer, not equivocation. For- many's word cannot be accepted.
CONFIDENCE IN PRESIDENT WILSON.
August 25, 2.25 p., Router's correspondent at Boston, says a conference of the A communique from the Dardanelles affirms that the British Governors of a score of Bates passed a resolution of confidence in wing in the northern zone carried another 800 yards of President Wilson in an hour of deep international concery, and Turkish frenabes, but no definite date is given.
ring him of their support "in all mattere President Wilton deems beat to promote in, honour to maintain the peace and welfare of the nation."
It adds that the French, in the southern zone, on the night of the 28rd, stormed an enemy post.
A French aeroplane squadron bombed various military pointe. One seroplane sanks big Turkish transport at her moorings.
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A Frencb aeroplane squadron bombed various military points the Dardanelles and sink a big tranero t at her mooringe.
Another crisis has arisen in the South Wales coalfied owing to the abrupt termination of the conciliation board without reach. ing a Fettlement regarding the recent agreement.
A communique from the Dard. anelles affirms that the British left wing, in the northern zone, has carried another 800 yards of Turkish trenches, but so definite. date is given.
270 British wounded prisoners have arrived in Tilbury. They were surprised to find every thing sensual, as the Germans
had told them that London had been burned by Zeppelins.
The fiva solé survivors of the Sivoutch have arrived at Revel and narrate that the vessel fought a German oruiser and two torpedo bosts for an hour a half, and with her last shell-sank an enemy torpedo boat.
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