WAR TELEGRAMS.
Continued from page 1.
[The following telegrams appeared in our special edition of yesterday:-]
GERMAN PIRACIES.
TWO LINERS AND A STEAMER SUNK.
September 25, 1.40 p.m.
The Harrison liner Chancellor, the Houstos Liner Hesions and the steamer Urbids have been all sank to the south of Ireland. The crews were saved after terrible eafferings and exposure in boats, exospt eleven persons belonging to the Hesione-ons of whose boats is missing,
THE POSITION ON THE WESTERN FRONT, ENEMY SUPPLY SYSTEM INTERRUPTED.
THE HONGKONG, TELEGRAPH:: MONDATI SEPTEMBER
WAR TELEGRAMS,
THE BALKAN SITUATION.
GERMAN LIARS STILL AT WORK.
September 24, 1.85 p.m. The German papers on Monday suddenly devoted "all their stention to the Balkans. Pages headed "The Offensive Bagina" contained telegrams from Sofis and Salonika which said they had been delayed for a week or a formight and were only now released, These apparently make out a case in advance for Bulgarian mobilisation, alleging that the Sorbians are fortifying their frontier against Bulgaria, and that many. Holgarians have been srrested, in Greece, etc. Apparently the whole of the German press has been instracted to make every effort to compromiss Balgerla.
GREEKS LEAVE ITALY,
September 24, 1.85 p.m. A message from Chiassos states that many Greeks have left Italy for Switzerland in consequence of the Balkan crisis.
CURIOSITY RATHER THAN ENTHUSIASM.
September 24, 1.35 p.m."
September 25, 1.40 p.m. Some light in.thrown on the position on the Western froak (Paris) in a cantionaly-worded article in L'Intransigeant which saya: With the enemy positions efficacionaly bomb. arded and numerons munitions depola blown up, the result: of our continuong artillery notions are becoming more and more The Times dorrespondent at Sofia states that the military pre- precise. It is evident that the enemy supply system, whose parations excite curiosity rather than warlike enthusiam, and that methodical working wears wall able to follow, is badly intorrapted at there is much speculation regarding their object. cartain points on the line. The foresight of those who knew that expenditure of ehells meant economy of life is thus more than justi fed. Nevertheless the infantry must have the last word."
LOYAL NEW ZEALAND.
NATIONAL REGISTER BILL FAVOURABLY RECEIVED...
September 25, 1.50 p.m. Beater's correspondent at Wellington says that New Zealand has given a favourable reception to the National Register Bill, which has been passed by Parliament in all stages.
The Premier said that it was absolutely necessary to Becertain the country's resources, and that it was the Government'a duty to place every available man in the field. He did not believe in conscription, although he favoured, compulsory national training; bat, in. so emergency, he would not hesitate to adopt compulsory service.
THE RUSSIANS.
WHY OUR ALLIES ARE OPTIMISTIC.
September 25, 1.50 p.m.
The optimism in Petrograd during the last two days is not merely due to the official balletins. The successful withdrawal from Vilna certainly ́`straightened the Russian front and strengthened its powers of resistance, but there has been nɔ visible Blackening of the efforts of the Germans, who continue to advance. The Vilas salient was so far advanced, and so strongly threatened by the enemy's deep penetration north and south, that abandonment became the most delicate operation,
There were rumours of disaster to certain units-based, apparently, on the fact that one Cossack regiment was in a tight corner during the retirement; but it extricated itself with character iatio resourcefulness. An infantry regiment was also compelled to fight its way back through the surrounding ftermine; but, it broke through, driving back balf a battalion.
Prisoners say that the Germans, at one point, advanced with the calm assurance that there was nothing to oppose them, after their lavish artillery display. Bat their gars had missed the vital spate, and the Russians, just fully supplied with munitions, lay low till the advancing German masses were close to the outer entangle. ments, Then a storm of artillery, Maxim and rife fire wiped out the Germans. Eight thousand corpees strewed the ground before the Russian positions.
The frot that the Russians, after four months of retreat, could quietly allow overwhelming forces of the enemy to approach within a few hundred yards of their positions is salicient proof of their unbroken morale.
Bat all these reasons are insufficient to account for the afore. mentioned optimism, which is more probably based on the recent great increase in the striking power of Russia's military and naval forces. The successful conclusion, at Moscow, of the congresses of the sematoos and municipalities, and the determination of the workmen to continue their work, have also contributed to the heartening effect on the public.
The Borlia press is constrained to admire the bravery of the Cossacks. A recent instance of their contempt for death is the fight in the Rokitno marshes. Two hundred of them were trapped here; they declined to surrender, and all were killed.
DUTCH. STEAMER SUNK.
CREW RESCUED BY SWEDISH SHIP,
September 25, 2.50 p.m. The Dutch steamer Emdijk, 4,500 lone, bound from Buenos Airen to Copenhagen with a cargo of maize, has been sunk. The Dalch araw were rescued by a Swedish steamer. :
(Tho me. Eemadijk-tonnage 3,041, sconding to Lloyd's_list" Uwas built at Botterdam in 1910, and was the property of the Sonus--
vold Steamship Company.)
THE BALKAN SITUATION.
KING CONSTANTINE AND M. VENIZELOS. AGAIN CONFER.
September 25, 7,10 p.m. According to Renter's correspondent at Athens, it is announced that the King of Greece and M. Venizelos had an interview this morning, at which a complete agreement was reached on the meas-
THE GREEK MOBILISATION.
September 24, 5.45 p.m. Renter's correspondent in Athens states that, prior to signing the mobilisation decree, King Constantine and the Premier con- ferred: The Premier said that mobilisation was the only possible reply to the attitudo of Bulgaris; whereupon, after a brief oon. versation, the King agreed to the step as a defensive measure. General Danglia, the Minister for War, then saw the King. There are twenty ciames not yet called up, in addition to four already
under arms.
NO ANIMOSITY AGAINST BRITAIN.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
ENTERTAINMENTS.
CEO. P. LAMMERT. VICTORIA THEATRE.
AUCTIONEER, SHARE &
GENERAL BROKER.
THE Undersigned has received Instructions to reell by Public Auction on
LOAN TUESDAY. the 28th September, 1915, com-
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mencing at 2,30 p.m. at No. 130 Macdonnell Valua A Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture ***** (Fall Fartioulars from Ostalogue) On view from Monday, the [ 27th Inst."-",
Terms-Cash on delivery.
TH
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
"HE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Public Auction on
THURSDAY
the 30th September, 1915, commencing at 2.30 p.m. at his
Sales Rooms Duddell Street. A Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture.
comprising
Teak Sideboards, Dinner Wag gon, Dining Tables and Chaite Leathered Covered Armchatfs, Ice Chests, Dinner and Dessert Services, Glass and Crookery Ware, etc, olo.
Plush Covered Drawing Room Suite, Easy Chairs, Brass Fenders, Occasional Tables, Writing Table, Carpets and Rugs (new), Tea and
oto.
Teak Double and Single Ward-| robes, Toilet Tables, Washstands, Brass and Iron Bedsteads, Chest- of-drawers, etc, etc.
1-12 Bore Gun in Case Sewing Machines
Upright Grand Piano by KraUNS
also
September 25, 3.35 a.m. Reator learns in diplomatio quarters that, in the continued absanos of definite news regarding Bulgaria's policy, great ancert- ainty still oxista as to the meaning of the latest developments in the Balkans. The rapidity of events occasions much surprise, al-A few pieces of Canton Black- though some quarters consider. Greek mobilisation is merely a corollary of Balgaria's action. It is pointed out that no anti-British A Selection of Silver and feeling exists in Bulgaria, where the single-minded, conciliatory E. P. ware policy of Great Britain in the Balkana is fully recognised.
PERFECT ACCORD IN GREECE.
September 25, 4:05 n.m.: Rea'er's correspondent at Athens wires that there was perfect accord at the conference in the Palace regarding Greek mobilisation. The Chambar meste on Wednesday in order to proclaim martial law. The Government has ordered the requisitioning of steamers and railways and has prohibited the transport of goods. The Greek National Bank pays out five hundred and sixty thousand sterling for present needs.
AMERICA AND THE AUSTRO-GERMAN EMBASSIES.
Sopt. 24, 1.35 p.m.
wood-ware
and
comprising :-
Bilver Boxes, Silver Mounted Scent Bottles and Orystal Ink. stands, Silver and E. P. Cups, Silver Mounted Tea Glasses and Claret Jugs, Fruit Knives and Forks in case. Bread Baskets, Flower Vases, Christening Bets, Silver Tea Set, E. F. Biscuit Boxes, etc., elo.
On view from Wednesday, the 29th inst
Catalogue will be issued, Torms --Cash on delivery.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
G..
In New York it is stated that Dr. Damba's vilification of the
R President (mentioned in a recent White Paper) and the publication of his letter to Mr. Lansing have mo irritated President Wilson that be
PARTICULARS and CONDI- insists that Dumba be formally recalled by his Government instead of going on the "leave from which he will not return." Meanwhile the TIONS of the letting by Public Administration has declined Damba's request to secure him a safe Auction Sale, to be held on Mon- conduct from the Allies, but will allow him to sail at his own risk on day, the 4th day of October, 1915, the Dutch steamer by which he has booked his passage. Unless he is at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the officially recalled it in expected that Captain von Papen, who is in Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of Two Lots of Crown Mexico, will also have to go-after his "idiotic Yankees" remark.
Land abova May Road and at Ship Street respectively in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at Crown Renta to be fized by the Serveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 75 years,
ANOTHER D. S. 0. FOR NAVAL MAN.
Sept. 24, 4.00 p.m. Lieutenant Louis Hamilton, B. N. has been awarded the Dis- tinguished Service Order for services in the Camercons.
ANOTHER HESPERIAN LIE DISPROVED.
September 24, 5.15 p.m. According to Renter's correspondent in New York, the captain of the steamer Crossby says that, after he sighted the Hesperian, the latter larched and began to settle. The Crossby turned to the resous, when a submarine rose and approached the Crossby, which turned, put on fall speed and erasped, after several hours chase, by Big sagging and circling. This gives the lie direct to the German official assertion that there was no submarino in that area,
LIQUOR RESTRICTION.
b.
2.
Paşa September 24, 8.45 p.m. H.M. the King has signed the Order in Connell applying the Liquor Beatriotion Regulations, including no tresting" in the London area.
SIR EDWARD GREY BUSY.
September 24, 8.45 p.m. `Almost every leading diplomatic representative called upon Sir
area to be taken for dealing with the situation. An understanding Edward Grey this afternoon. concerning the treaty obligations of Grecos was also sitained.
WHAT IS BULGARIA'S NEXT MOVE'?"
September 25, 2.25 p.m.
The Bulgarian and Greek mobilisations have evoked great diplomatic activity. The Greek Roumanies, Servian and Bulgarian Ministers conferred with Bir Edward Grey yesterday. The Greek Minister commanieated the contents of a telegram-from as govorn mont, which announced that; in view of the mobilisation of Bal- geria, the Hellenic government considered it à mesaare of elementary pradence to order a general mobilisation,
PARTICULARS OF THE LOTS
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FRENCH STOCK;
NOTICE
(Haras, Telegram.).
September 24.
French Stock no v stands at 87.25. BRITISH PROGRESS IN THE DARDANELLES.
(Hávas" "Telegram.)
September 24, Henter observes that a gratifying feature of the crisis in the
In the Dardanelles, north zone, the British troops have lac perfect accord between King Constantins and M. Venizelos. Europe their frous, operating in conjungtion with troops landed as
ocal awaits Bulgaria's nest more. One unknown Yaotor, adds Bay, and also with those at Gabe Tepe, Heuter, in how far the nationst: feeling in BulgariaTM would sup
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