The Hongkong Telegraph
(ESTABLISHED 1881.) Copyright, 1915 by the Proprietor.
WEATHER FORBJAST
OVERCAST Barometer 29.87 -
November 6 1914,
Temperature 8 a.m. 69 Humidity
2 p.m. 74
84
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16 71
Novmeber 6 1915,
Temperature 6 a.m. 76 Humidity
84 si
I p.m. 79
79
SATURDAY,
3065 日九十月九年乙
TO-DAY'S
LATEST WAR TELEGRAMS,
NOVEMBER
TO-DAY'S
LATEST WAR TELEGRAMS,
PEACE DISCUSSIONS AT AMSTERDAM
CONFIRMED.
SERBIANS TERRIFIC RESISTANCE, ESPECIALLY
AGAINST VON MACKENSEN.
German Chancellor Dealin's Socialists' Demand For Speedy Convocation of Relch:tag.
GERMAN AEROPLANES ATTEMPT TO SINK A CORK STEAMER
[Beater's Service to The "Telegraph."]
HIE MAJESTY'S APPEAL.
CANADA'S RESPONSE.
November 5, 3,50 p.m. H.R H. The Duke of Connaught bas telegraphed Mr. Bonar Liv that the Orders-ia-Oouncil have been passed Butborising the mobilisation of a quarler of a million Canadians, including thoss under arms, but the increase of a hundred thousand on the number hitherto authorised, is intended by the Canadian Government as A reply to His Majesty's stirring message to the Empire.
Mr. Bonar Law has replied expressing bie warm appreciation of Canada's patriotic response to His M jesty's appeal, in providing the most welcome material, the re-inforcement of the Canadian con- tingent which bas been fighting so gallantly in the common osuse.
THE BALKAN SITUATION.
SERBIA'S TERRIFIC RESISTANCE.
November, 5, 2.00 p.m. The Daily Chronicle's correspondent with the Serbian armies confirme their terrific resistance, nepecially againes Gooers! von Mackensen, whose progress is gained solely by an overwhelming rtillery superiority. General von Mackenson's army numbera 150,000 and is provided with artillery sufficient for an army of
million. The progress of this army has been made at a terrible cost, altogether disproportionate 10 the result.
MR. ASQUITH'S SPEECH.
AUSTRALIA Reviews IT FAVOURABLY:
November 5. 200 p.m. Australia reviews Mr. Asquith's eperoh favourably, as manly 'and dignified, especially the referenced to Gallipoli.
The Melbourne Argus says that the soldiers' letters from the front do not show any trace of bitterness or discouragement, and that we should continue freely to give our aid.
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SIR F. E. SMITH.
PAYS A GREAT TRIBUTE TO MR. ASQUITH,
November 5. 2.00 p.m. Bir F. E. Smith, the new Attorney General, spesking in Lon don, paid a great tribute to Mr. Asquith, Hossid: "Whether you agree or disagree with him you must at least admit that he has grown grey in the public service. He has three brilliant one in The treuchos, two of whom have been wounded. Ee is bearing the burden of responsibility, the like of which has never fallan on the shoulders of any English Stateeman in the whole of the country history, (Cheern.)
GERMAN AEROPLANES ATTEMPT TO BOMB A SHIP,
FAILED BECAUSE THEY LACKED THE NERVE TO FLY LOWER.
November 5, 1.00 p.m.
Three German neroplanes of which one was a large battleplane, determinedly attacked the Cork Steamship Company's steamer voost, while bound for Liverpool. Too battleplane dropped thirty six bombs all missing, enme narrowly, she then took up a position off the part beam and opened fire from a machine gun striking various parts of the ship. Subsequently an airman at an altitude of nine hundred feet dropped more bombs, only the Captain's olovar zigzagging saving the ship. Meanwhile smaller seroplanes crossed and re-crossed the ship constantly dropping bombs. All seemed vary keen to sink the ship and only failed brosuse they lacked the nerve to fly lower. When they saw that the ship was Do burt they started to fire rifles, the shote spluttering on deck. None of the crew were injured and the look-out min reported a floating mino right ahead while the bombs were bursting near by,
ANOTHER ZEPPELIN EXPLODES.
ON THE WESTERN FRONT,
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WAR TELEGRAMS.
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TELEGRAMS.
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CONDENSED.
The German sormen failed to Bink the Avoost because they lacked the nerve to fly lower.
Australia reviews Mr, Asquith's speech favourably and as manly and dignified, especially the The latest list of D.8.0.'s includes Captain Park, of the Black references to Gallipoli. Watch, son of Sir Maitland Hall Park, editor of tns Capa Times and
Another Zappalin has exploded, formerly editor of the Pioneer, for conspicuous gallantry at Mathiscos at Poix St. Hubert, be quissart on September 25, when, at the head of his company, between Namur and Arlon, on drove back the enemy 400 Tords along two lines of trenches October 13. It was destroyed. established in three blocks, which he held till relieved.
FRENCH HONOUR MISS CAVELL'S MEMORY.
November 4, 0.55 pm.
The Paris Matin slates that one of the greatest masters his beeg commissioned to make a great bas-relief of Mies Cavell's ex. ecution, oh will be presented to the city of Paris and will stand in a pub...
ition.
THE GOVERNMENT HAS NO INFORMATION!
November 4 7.10 p.m.
The Chinese newspapers ask why the Powers' advice was not given when the movement began, and, when it could easily hava been postponed.
The Daily Chronicle corre spondent with the Serbian armies confirme their terrific resistance, especially against General von Mackenson's army.
The Melbourne Argus says that soldiers' letters from Gallipoli do not show any trace of bitterness or discouragement, therefore wo must freely give of our best.
The Japonese Charge d'Affaires has requrated, on behalf of the Japanese Government, a olearer Obam-statement of Ubina's reply to
In the House of Commons, in reply to Mr. B. 8. Gwynne, M.P. (O., Eastbourne) who asked whether the Government factory, at Uawnpore was still making 1903 infantry bandolier equipment, which had been obsolete for years in England, Mr. Austen itberlain said he had no information but will enquire.
November 5, 1.55 p.m. According to Reuter's correspondent at Paris La Journal Debate at Brussels says, that despite German efforts to conceal, has leaked out that a Zippelia exploded and fell at Poix St. Habari, between Namur and Aclon, on October 13 and was destroyed. Part of the crew was saved.,
PEACE DISCUSSIONS AT AMSTERDAM.
GERMAN SOCIALIST PARTICIPATES.
November 5, 1.65 p.m. Reuter's correspondent at the flague says that it has been con firmed that there have been peace discussions at Amsterdam, a Garman Scolist, a member of the Reichstag, participating.
LORD MAYOR'S APPEAL.
SIXPENCES TO FRED DESTITUTA BELGIANS.
November 5, 1.55 p.m. The Lord Mayor of London appeals to the people of the Empire for three million sixpences to feed the destitute Belgisse on King Albert'a fots day.
THE GERMAN SOCIALISTS' DEMAND.
REFUSED.
November 5, 1,55 p.m. According to Router's correspondent at Amsterdam the German Ohancellor has declined to the Socialists' de.nand for a speady vocation of the Reichstag to discase the siege and food questions,
SIR IAN HAMILTONS DESPATCH:
LIST OF SPECIAL MENTIONS.
THE BALKAN SITUATION.
SERBIA GOING STRONG,
Japan's advios to suspend the monarchical movement.
Ordere-in-Council authorise the mobilisation of a quarter of a million Oanadians, including those under arme. The increase
of a hundred thousand is intend- ed as a reply to His Majesty'e appeal.
November 4, 10.30 p.m. Rentor learns from an authoritative source that the cohesion of
Three German scroplanes, of the Serbian army is preserved. Where necessary it is making sa which one was a large battleplano, orderly retirement, fighting valiant rear-guard actions. The army's determinedly attacked the Cork efficiency in unimpaired. Everything of value was removed from Steamship Company's steamer Kragujevatz. Up to the pre-ont the enemy on both fronts has paid Avocet bound for Liverpool. The heavily for any advance, the Serbians purposely avoiding a decisive ship was not damaged and the battle till their own moment. The populace travels with the army crew was unhurt. rather than live ander enemy domination.
BRITISH REINFORCEMENTS ARRIVE.
November 4, 10.30 p.m.
Sir F. E. Smith speaking in London paid a great tribute to Mr. Asquith. He said that Mr. A-qaith bad grown grey in the publio service and that he is baar. Realer's correspondent at Salonica says that important Britishing a responsibility, the like of. reinforcemente have reached the French sector and have goca pied which had never fallen on the the second French line, with the object of forming a British sector shoulders of any English state southward of the French line, enabling the French to push north-man. ward. The British and French troops are disembarking steadily.
THE FIGHT FOR A PASS.
November 5, 4 15 a.m. Reater's correspondent at Salonica wiring on the 3rd. says:- con."The Serbiane continue to repel furious Bulgarian attacks on the Babana Pass for the protection of the road to Prilep and Monastir, both of which are safe although refugees from Monastir are arriving in Salonica."
November 5, 3.25 p.m. The London Gazette announces that Sir Ian Hamilton in con-
General de Lislo.
tinuation of his despatch dated August 20, specially mentions Major Colonels. H. Winter, E. M. Woodward, C. C. Wolleydod, W. Brott Moncrieff, Noel Lee and H. Q. Errith.
Lieutenant Colonels:-Hon. H. A. Lawrence, D. E. Cayley (Wor- cestershires) de Lotbiniere, E. M Paul Engineers), He. Simpaca- Bakie, H. E. Street, M. O. Ward, O. J. Percival (Artillery) À. E. Keble (Medicals).
Captains:-0. N McMullen (15 b Sikhs), H. Saunders, C. Kong nody-Crauford-Start (Marines), J. G McConaghy (25th Cavalry),
Lieutenant B. W. Onslow (11th Lander-)
Lieutenant Commander A. M. A-quith (R.N.V.R.)
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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
against a geNERAL ELECTION.....
November, 4, 950 p.m.
THE GREEK Crisis.
HOW THE TROUBLE AROSE.
November 4, 10.30 p.m.
DON'T FORGET.
TO-DAY.
Bijou Theatre-9.16 p.m. Victoria Theatre-9.16 p.m. Cricket and Football, Happy Valley.
TO-MORROW.
Church Services.
St. John's Cathedral Hongkong. -Matina 11, a.m., evensong 5-45
p.m.
St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon,
Reuter's correspondent in Athens states tast the immediats-Morning Prayer 11 a.m., Eren- cause of the crisis was a remark made by the War Minister which Ming Prayer 6 am. Venizelos considered to be an insult to the Chamber, and for which demanded an immediate apology. M. Zaimis thereupon supported the War Minister and demanded a vote of confidence.
KING SUMMONS PARTY LEADERS.
November 6, 12.45 p.m. Renter's correspondent at Athens states that the King has sum- moned the party leaders to confer with him.
Peak Church.-Holy Com manion 8-16 a.m., evensong and
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sermon 6-30 p.m.
St. Peter's Church, West Point, -Morning Prayer 11a.m.
Union Charch Kennedy Road. -Morning Prayer 11 s.m, even-
p.m. song 6
The Gospel Hall.-( 10 ond 12 Pedders Street) Worship 6 p.m, meeting at 8p.m.
M. VENIZELOS SPEAKS HIS MIND;
Wesleyan Methodist Church, November 5, 6,55 a.m,
Wanchai.- Morsing Servies 10-15 The sitting of the Gresk Chamber was marked by tumultuous .m., Evening service 6-15 p.m.
Soldiers and Sailor's Home, scenes. M. Venizelos took the strongest lios in attacking the Gov- ernment. Replying to a taunt from a depaty, who accused him of Arsenal Strest.-Gospel services doubting the patriotism of the King, M. Venizelos declared that he Sanday Evening at 8 p.m. did not wish to drag the King's name into the discussion, bat, since St Joseph's Ohurob, Garden the question had been raised, be must say that in a constitutional Boad.-Mass and Sermon at 10 government the Crowo had no responsibilities. Only foolish politi-s.m.
cal leaders can think of hiding behind the Crown, which is irres Roman Catholic Cathedral, ponsible. It was aboard to say that the King wished the country's Glenealy -Low Maseen at 6, 7, destraction, but in a constitutional kingdom the whole responsibility and 9 a.m. High May at 8 a.m. rested with the Cabinet. He would admit that the Crown had a right Benediction of the Blessed Sacre- to disagree with a responsible Government, but after the recent elecment at 5 30 p.m.
Firat Lord Lansdowne, in the House of Lords, said that all were tions each non-agreement was out of the question, and now the
Obarch of Christ profoundly convinced that there should not be a general election Orown had not the right to disagree. The King was a distinguished Scientists, during the war. The Government was considering the question of General, but was not equally experienord in polition. M. Venizelo MacDonnell Road, Meeting the extension of the life of the present Parliament and the provision uterance is particularly interesting in view of his attitude towards 11-15 a.m. of a new Begister for next year. The Government would make a the Royal House orisis in 1910, which practically esced the dynasty. Bijou Theatro-9.15 p.m. statement on the subject shortly.
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