TELEGRAMS.
(Continued from page (i),
RUSSIAN Successes CONTINUE.
[Renter's Service to The “ Telegraph."]
Angal 15, 6.05 pm.
A Bussian official announcement 'states: Our advance westward in the region of the upper Strypa continues. We are successfully crossing to the western banks of the Złota Lips Bystritza and Solotvinskaia. We occupied a strong Tur- kish position near Sakkiz (Persia) from where the enemy i retreating southward, pursued by our cavalry.
AGE-LIMIT:FOR THE ARMY.
August 15, 8.00 p.m.
The War Office announces that in the case of candidates who have served in the Imperial or Dominion forces, includ ing the Indian Army Reserve, the upper limit, of age for at- tendance at the Army Entrance Examination in November will be 25; otherwise it will be 19.
THE MESOPOTAMIAN DIFFICULTY.
August 15, 9 20 p.m.
In the House of Lords, Lord Islington, in reply to Vi count Midleton, repeated Mr. Chamberlain's statement that conditions in Mesopotamia were not yet quite satisfactory, largely owing to the immense difficulties of transport. He hoped that the alterations made in the responsible positions
·would enable the difficulties to be overcome more rapidly, and secure more effective administration of the War Office stores office. The Raj was making every effort to meet the difficulties. Mr. Chamberlain desired him to say that the report of the Vincent Commission specially recognised the valuable servicen of the Army Medical Corps and the Indinn Medical Service. All the deficiencies revealed in the report were notified immediately and orders issued to make them good,
THE KING AT THE FRONT.
Met by King Albert and M. Poincare.
August 15, 9.35 p.m. Reuter's correspondent at Headquarten reports that the King spent a week in France, touring the war area. He - visited the trenches, and his presence evoked extraordinary scenes of enthusiasm. He was met by King Albert, M. Poin. care, General Joffre and other distinguished people.
H's Majesty's Message.
August 15, 10.00 p.m.
His Majesty has sent a message to the Astay in France, «x« pressing his great pleasure and satisfaction at his just con- cluded vinit. He has been been able to judge for himself the plendid condition of the Army and the spirit of cheerful confidence animating all. He refers to his visits to the scenes of the latest desperate struggles, and expresses bis apprecia tion of the demands made upon courage and physical endar- ance in order to assail and capture positions prepared for the last two years, and stoutly defended to the last.
His Majesty pays a trilone to all branches of rotulatant and non-combatant service, men and women, and rejoices that their noble efforts are heartily seconded by all parties at home. His Majesty adds:-The heavy sacrifices made by the Armies have not been made in vain. The arms of the Allies will never be laid down until their cause has triumphed."
The Return to London,
August 16, 2,40 m, The King returned to London last evening in excellent health.
THE MUNITIONS OUTPUT.
August 16 12.10 a.m.
In the House of Commons, Mr. Lloyd George said it was hoped that Britain would supply the Allies with more munitions next year. The output would be increased until the victory of which they were confident was established.
THE BRITISH AMERICAN LOAN.
Au ust 16, 240a.m. According to Reuters ourrespondent x1 New York it is officially announced that a new fifty spillion sterling low da Great Britain is expected shortly,
"CHRONIC GOUT."
Why a Defendant was Abɛent.
Mr. J. E. Gardiner, who waS
Hie Lordabip (Sir William Rees Davies) read the certificate which atated :-"Suffering from chronic gout and ought to be in bed for another mouth".
fit to attend.
THE HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 1916.
WAR LECTURER,
Coming to Hongkong Shortly.
In is announced by the maange- ment of the Victoria Theatre that Mr. Frederic Coleman, F.RO.S [in shortly to give a lecture on the war, and judging by the way be {has been received elsewhere and [the large male gained by his work "From Mons to Ypres with French," there should be large attendances at this place of entertainment on the· STEN-- inge he is speaking, According to other press comments, "Mr. Coleman is a man who cordial- ly speaks his mind and has something really interesing to asy about the phase of the war with which he was so closely connected. Mr. Coleman, who is an American, was one of a party who affered their service with their own private care for work in France. The War Office par- |mitted twenty-five to go, Mr. Coleman being the only Ameri- can among the party. He was on service during the great retreat | of Sir John's French's army from Móng mod was later attiched with General Beauvoir de Lislo's staff until this General was transfer- red to the Dardanelles. It was then that Mr. Coleman went back to London, where he wrote | his book, which as bren described
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'an admirable chatty book of war reminiscences, holding more personal episodes and sidelights than any other authoritative war book yet published." Mr. Cole- man describes it himself * simple and anvarnished narrative of fact. Liter Mr. Coleman turned his attention to lecturing on the war and on arriving in Australia {some time ago, where he went for
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the benefit of his wife' health, he delivered lectures in Sydney and Melbourne and also paid a visit to New Zealand. At the present time he is in Manila, The attitude Mr. Coleman takes up re- garding the war is that the Allies will certainly win, but that Eng- land has not sufficiently grasped the fact that all have to help. He adde:-"I'm an American, bat I'm no neatral. I could not enduro the personal blistering shame of Who neutrality in this war. atande för the Allies to-day etsade for Man and bis inalienable right, for women and their blessed patient sweetness, for children snd their unfaltering splendid. trust. I'm no neutral. I'm a plain car-driving, happy, adventurous fella; but I've looked over the lid into Hell, and while God lets mé live I will not lie about what I have seen."
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FUNERAL AT HAPPY VALLEY.
The Late. Lieut Commander
A. E. Davey. There were many evidences of sympathy at the funeral of the late Lieut. Commander A E. Davey, R.N R., which took place at Happy Valley yesterday after noon. A very large number of Orders issued to-day by Mr. F.mourners gathered to pay a last 0. Jonkic-D: S. P. (Reserve) tribute to one whom they held in
state:*
No. 4 Company. The parade for No. 4 Company, ordered for Friday, August 18th, is cancelled.
the highest esteem, and the grave was covered with a mass of beautiful floral tokens from bis numerous friends, and from official and basinsen circles. This Company will parade The obsequies were conducted under the Sergeant Major at by the Rev. W. T. Featherstone Central Station at 6 p.m. on and amongst the principal mour- Taesday and Thursday, August porn were H. E. the Governor, 22nd and 24th. Uniform, Rides the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, the and Helmets. The C. 8. M. will Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp, the Hon. ationd all paraden cf both No. 3 Mr. E R. Hallifax, Sir William and No. 4 Companies.
Lectures.
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1. Lectures will commence at 5.30 p.m.
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HUNGHOM MURDER CHARGE.
Before Mr. J. R. Wood, at the Police Court this morning, Chinese was ebarged with com. mitting a murder at Hanghom.
It appears that accused and deceased were formerly in part. nership together in busineer, but, owing to the alleged die- honesty of prisoner, the part- nership was dissolved and decoas- ed went into business on bis own account. He did extremely well, whereas, on the other hand, pris onerdid badly, attributing the fact to deceased's having the advantage of the capital and business good- will which had been in the main supplied by his people. On the night on which the murder took plecs decessed wag sleep- ing in a room with his small brother and the prisoner is said to have gained an entranos through 4 window, stabbed the decessed to death and made his escape by the same way no he
Rees Davina, Col. Chapman, V.D.. Commander O. W. Beckwith, RN., Capt. G. G. Wood, Major MacDonald, Capt. Wolfe, Capt | Russell, Lieut. Hell, Leat Wright, Capt Armstrong, Sergt. entered. 2. Monday, August 2let.-In | Major Higby, Hesnis. T. Hongh, Mr. P. W. Goldring is defend- : spector Garrod will conclade his E. Ralphe, E. D. V. Parr, B. Ming, and the case was adjourned. Lecture on "Traffic Regulation". Drer, Cipt. Arthur, and Mr. A. 3. Wednesday, August, 23rd. Skelton, the chief mourner being The Surgeon Superintendent Mr. Lester Arnold.
When a small Chinese case 29
Mr. Hind :-The gentleman of Police (1) will feature on The bearers word: Lieut. called at the Summary Court this who gave the certificate is a re- "Polios First Aid in Street Ac-Daily. Inspectors Gordon and morning, Mr. W. B. Hind, who Bistered medical practitioner and aidents." To be attended by all Bim, Revenue Officers Clark and was appearing for the defendant, Carries on the Yaumati Hospital, Sergeants and all Patrolmen of Wilden, and Sergt. Pitt. said that be wished faran adiɔarn. His Lordebip: The questionis,
over 1 year's service. Optional Wreaths were sent from the for all other ranks, ment to be granted as his client will he rest in bed for a month?
following:-Sir Henry and Lady! wax ill. He handed in a ertificate Mr. Hind suggested a fort Lecture on The duties of the Mom" Mears. Batterfield and 4. Monday August 28th May:"His Babes":"Lester and from the doctor at Yaumati night's adjournment, saying he Water Police, and of the Land Swire; Shewan, Tomes and Co., Hospital.
would then see if the men were Police on the Water Front," the Osaka Showen Kaisha; Water Police to attend. Optional Corinthian Yacht Club; Chinese present on behalf of the plaintiff, Mr. Gardiner:-My friend for all other members.--
Clerical Staff of the Harbour Do said he objected to the adjourn asked for an adjournment not be- 5. Sergeants are expected to partment; the Harbour Master ment. Some Chiness gentleman cause the man was ill at all, but attend had subscribed that certificate because he had only just been in-
as many Lectures as and Earopeno Revenue Officers ;}
Imports and Exports Office staff; saying the man was suffering from | structed. It is quite a simple case
Headquarters", Club, Mr. R. O. Eutchison; Commander ohrunis gcut. The man might, about goods sold and delivered. The Cinb premises will be 0. W. Beckwith; Mr. W. F. Hust; not be able to get to court for a Mr. Hind:-I understand that open to Ladies on Friday, August | the Harbour Oños Department: year. They might just as well say there is a perfectly good defence. 18th., from 5 to 7 p.m.
the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. J. H that he was suffering from chronic His Lordship:-Suppose the case The Police Reserve Orchestra Kemp: the Bank Line; the As thrist and could not come. The goes into to-morrow" week's list? will be in attendance,
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