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TELEGRAMS.
(Beuter's Service to The “ Telegraph."]
THE BRITISH POLITICAL CRISIS.
SETTLEMENT SAID TO HAVE BEEN REACHED.
REPORTED WITHDRAWAL OF UNIONIST RESIGNATIONS.
December 4,6,45 p.m. The Daily News, the Daily Chenisle, the Daily Telegraph, and] the Daily Bapress, while aderitting the probability of Sir Edward Carson becoming a member of the Cabinet, are of opinion that a wattleciens has been resched.z
The Daily Nawe ya there will marely be a shifting of offices, sccompanied by a revision of the functions of the War Council, with an enlargement of the powers exaruied by Mr. Lloyd George, but with Mr. Asquith an chairman."
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1916.
TELEGRAMS.
(Reuter à Service to The "Telegraph.”]
THE GREEK CRISIS.
AN EXTREMELY GBAVÉ SITUATION,
ALLIES TO TAKE IMMEDIĄTE STEPS.
December 4, 11.55 a.m. According to Boater's correspondent at Athens, eight batteries, instead of six, are to be delivered to the Entente,
The Greek Government promises the fallant protection. to the Entense and the Nationalistu, and agrees to accord legal guarantees to the arrested Vaninalista,
In Palaos oiroles it is stated that normal relations with the Entente are re-established.
The Daily Chronials is of opinion that the Council will comprise
Pro-German Officers Re-appointed. Mr. Asquith, Mr. Lloyd George, Mr. Bonar Law and Sir Edward Carson, while the Labour element will probably be strengthened, as
December 4, 12.15 p.m. warweged by the Australian Premier, Mr. Haghee, when in England. General Dousmania and Colonel Metazar, hura bean re-appointed Bauiar's morrespondent at Athens says that the pro-Charming It is moderstood that Mr. Asquith and Mr. Lloyd George hold heads of the Greek General Staff. identical views on the gature on the changes, and that calumny will not-weaken Mr. Asquith's resolve to remain at his post,
The Daily News mys that before the Rumanian campaign, Mr. Lloyd George drafted a memorandum urging steps on behalf of Rozanis which were not taken.
It is probable that Sir Edward Carson's inclusion will lead to s rapprochement on the Trish question.
The Morning Post says that the Unionist Ministers yorlarday withdrew their resignations when they received Mr. Asquith @reply.
The Premier Seetha King.
December 4, 2.16 p.m. - Mr. A quith had another audience with His Majesty the King to-day.
His Majesty Consents to Reconstruction.
December 4, 5.35 p.m. `.
The former Mayor, M. Markouris, Child of the Reservists, has the recaiting of the Venizelists, has been arrested, resumed the Mayoralty. General Corakan, who was superintending
The Reign of Terror.
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December 4, 12.15 An Athens telegram staten that, daring the reign of terror, Ven-solists, wounded and bleeding, with hands tied, were marched to prison.
The editors of most of the Liberal papers have been arrested. It is estimated that there were a hundred casualties in the |fighting between the Greeks.
Allies To Take Further Measures,
Decembar 4, 1.30 p.m.
The tone of the French and British From indicates that the
In the House of Commons, Mr. Atquith, replying to a question appease the Allies, who will take farther measures.
· Greek Government's offer of eight batteries is wholly insufficient to regarding the Food Controller, stated:-The King, upon advice which I gave His Majesty to-day, has approved of the reconstruation of the Government. All question of personnel had better be deferred till that process is completed, if it is.
No New War Polley.
December 4, 5.05 p.m. In the Hours of Commons, Mr. A quith, dealing with a sab. sequent question, declared that whatever re-const: action there, was of the Government, it would not involts a departare în any shape or farm from the policy pursued since the war (Load Cheers).
Mr. D. Dalziel mentioned that the resignations of all the Ministers were in Mr. Arquith's hands,
Mr. Asquith did not dispute this.
The House Adjourns.
December 4, 6.40 p.m. The House of Commons, on the motion of Mr. A-quith, Stands adjourned until December 7.
Confidence in Mr. Asquith.
December 5, 12.10 s.m. A Liberal Party meeting passed a resolution of unabated confidence in Mr. Asquith. Members of the War Committes were not present,
NEW AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN FINANCE MINISTER,
December 4, 12.15 p.m. According to Renter's correspondent at Amsterdam, Vianns memange says the Emperor has appointed Prince Konrad Hohenlohe to be Austro-Hungarian Finance Minister, relieving Baron Borian,
THE BALKAN STRUGGLE.
Enemy Retires Before the Serbians.
December 4, 2.05 p.m.
An Interior Blockade.
December 4, 205 pas Apoording to Reuter's cœrrespondent at Paris, the Presa states that an interior bicoands of Gresos was proclaimed yesterday which included the seizure of all Customs and the occupation of all important points,
It lays emphasis on the point that the Allies must control
Greece.
"A Most Treacherous and Unprovoked Altack.
December 4. 4 25
p.t In the House of Commons, Lord Robert Cecil announced that the situation in Gresce is extremely grave.
Despite the formal and repeated sesurances of King Constantine and his Government, that no disturbaress would be permitted, a most treacherous and unprovoked attack was made on the Allia detachments on December 1, and there were many casualties.
The Gorerament considered the responsibility of King Con- stantine and of the Grook Government to be deeply involved, "undit solution of the situation. was considering, with the Allies, immediate steps to moare a radical
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Greek Representativas la London Resign,
Droomber 4, 5,25 The Greek Minister and the Consul General in London hare
p.m. resigned, owing to their inability to identify themselven with their Government.
BELGIUM REVOLTS,
Jakubitants and German Soldiers Killed.
December 3, 2.05 p.m.
Reuter's correspondent at Amsterdam saya it is reported that over two hundred inhibitante, and many German soldiers, were
A French communique says:-The Serbiens carried the heights killed at Antwerp on November 30, during a revolt owing to the east of Granista, and the enemy retired in disorder towards Staraítha. call for inhabitants to work in Germany.
THE LATEST SINKINGS,
December 4, 2.05 p.m.
The sinking of the following steamus is announced:-Briardene and Serpalus, (British); Nagata Maro, (Japanese); three sailing vessels, three English trawlers and a Belgian fishing cutter.
NEWS FROM ITALIAN FRONT.
December 4, 7,05 p.m.
An Italian official message asyn:-We repulsed an attempted attack on the village of Sapo."
There is intense artillery fiving at Arisgo and SuganA, An Italian air squadron dropped a ton and a half of high explosives on the railway stations at Dollegliano sud Skopo,
THE COST OF THE WAR.
December 5, 12.10 a.m.
A new Vole of Credit for $400,000,000 in proposed, making the year's total £1,750,000,000.
JAPAN AND BRITISH WAR BONDS,
December 4, 2,05 p.m.
ON THE WESTERN FRONT.
A Heavy British Bambardment.
December 4, 2.05 pm.
General Sir Douglas Haig, in a communique, siye:-There is hostile shelling at Gastdecourt and Fonquevillera
We heavily bombarded the neighbourhood of Monohy.
German Surprise Attacks Fall.
December 4, 4.25 p.m. 1
A French communique says:-Enemy surprise attacks" at Barleur and south-east of Metzeral, in Alsace, failed.
EX-CABINET MINISTER KILLED IN ACTION,
December 4, 205 p.m.
Lord Loons has been killed'in 'sation." [Deceased was President of the Board of Agriculturs and had also been Under Secretary of State for the Colonies and Under Secretary at the War Office, He was a young Liberal politici
Roster's oxrespondent at Tokyo ays that Japan's first war | whosa grosa things wars expected. In 1912 is vir moden. lokm of ten millions sterling for Britain is very popular. The entire of time. Privy Council, Deosited saw married in the South
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TELEGRAMS.
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THE RUMANIAN SITUATION,
GERMANS CLAIM VICTORY NEAR BUKHAREST.
· KAISER ORDERS CHURCH BELLS TO BE RUNG.
December 4, 9.05 p.m.
A Berlin official monnaga anys the battle of Argesul, north-weat
of Bakharest, was won by the Ninth Army,
The Ksiner has ordered that the aburah belis shall be rang to- day in Prawis and in Almoc-Lorraine,
No Longer a Fortress,
December 4, 12.15 p.m.
-Rumantins Still Retiring.
December 4, 420 p.m.
A Russian communique mys:-The Romanians are retiring in the Pitesti and Toogorietje region.
There is obstinate Eghting in the region between Alexandria and Bulbarest.
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TELEGRAMS,
(Reator's Secrios to The- " Talagraph"♪ THE MEXICAN SITUATION.
London, Received, Decisiège E. Beater's correspondent at New ́ York statee that the Carranmista hara re-occupied Chihanhas, but General Villa emony ed-with booty. [In the event of telegrams' arriv» log too late for Insertion on this page they will be found on an Extra.] :
CHURCH NOTES.
An anthoritative Rumanian statement says that Bakharost we be celebration of the Holy Com On Chrisme Day there will deprived of the character of a fortress before the war, and when the for the evacuation of the city, bat civilians were enjoined to remain, st 7.45 s.m. and st 12 noon. danger of occupation was evident, steps were taken by the military munion in the Usthedral at 6.45 The 7.45 oslebration will be with music. At the Peak. Charoh there will be Holy Communion at 18.m. Matina at the Outbeira! will be aillam, when the Bishop of Victoria will be the preacher. Bishop of the diocese will bold sa On Sunday, December 17, the Ordination in the Oathedral at 12.15. The service will be in admitted to Descon's Ordura and Chinese, One Chinese will be
three to the Priesthood. It would be a nios token of brotherly feel ing if members of the usual Cathedral congregation would attand this service and show their interest in the Chinese Church. They might perhaps be surprised to see so many Ukiness fellow. Christians as will probably ba prosent at the Ordination.
The eLexy, who was forced to retire, received reinforcements and copied the village of Gradichtes, south of Bukharest,
Ramanian troops attempting to all of the enemy to the rear wore themse' was compelled to retite.
IIn the event of telegrams arriving too late for Insertion on this page they will be found on an Extra).
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE POLITICAL BREACH.
A Reconstructed Government,
Disember 4, 1.20 e.m.
It is officially stated that Mr. Asquith, with a view to the most effective prosecution of the war, has decided to advise the King to consent to a reconstruction of the Gov- ernment,
The Proposed War Council.
December 4, 5.55 am. There is a somewhat easier feeling to-day in the poli tical situation.
From the conflicting statements of the newspapers the fact emerges that there have been no resign- ations, though some have been threatened, while the estab lishment of a small War Council, variously estimated as consisting of three or four members, probably including Bir Edward Carson, ix regarded as settled.
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The crux of the position is whether Mr. Asquith is to retain the Premiership.
There was much conferring of Ministers yesterday. The "Times" and "Daily Mail" assert that they resulted in a deadlock, as Mr. Lloyd George is determined to fight for & Council consisting of himself, Mr. Bonar Law, Sir Edward Carson and a Labourite, while Mr. Asquith insisted on the retention of Mr. Balfour instead of Sir Edward Carson, and objected to conferring on the Council unrestricted power.
Both journals add that a meeting of Unionist ministers was held yesterday morning supported Mr. Lloyd George. The meet ing was not attended by Mr. Balfour or Lord Lansdowne. The former is ill in bed.
THE GREEK SITUATION.
Army Corps Casualties.
December 4, 1.30 ..
Beuter's carmspondens at Athens says the Commander of the First Greek Army Coŋw announces that the casualtios of the recent disturbance were:--Greeks 29 killed and 64 wounded. French Marines 47 killed and 97 wounded.
Allies Refuse Belated Offer..
December 4, 2.00 a.m. Renter's correspondent at Paris states the Allied Governments are taking concerted measures to obtain reparation for the Greek. attack on the 1st inst
A telegram from Athens dated 2nd inst states that the Alliad troops hare withdrawn to the Piraeus,
The Greek Government offered Admiral Fournet six batteries, but the Allied Maisters, acting upon instructions, replied that the matter is now too serious The Greek Government must make amends corresponding to the gravity of the outrage.
Allies and Gricks in Conflict.
Desember.4, 7.05 a.m. The "Times" correspondent at Athena states that alto gether 3,000 Allied troops landed, marching on the town from three directions at daylight on Friday, They found their assigned points, occupied by Greek troops, who attacked the Allies when the latter retired. "
Fighting began at 10.30 in the morning and ended at 2 in the afternoon. "As the result of an annístice the Allies withdrew during the night, escorted by Greek cavalry la order to avoid further "incidente. Besidus 27 killed ́ ́ ́the Allios and other casualties. The Italians numbering 180, lost considerably. A hundred of the French were, taked prisoners.
The diacrdert were renewed.'on' Baturday and continued nosely the whole day. From the beloonies of hotels and "newspaper offices the sailors were fired" on everywhme in the town. There were continnal volleys, and arrests of Vellas- liste contioned all day
At the sanasi meeting of the Church of England Men's Bociety held at St. Paul's Collage in November, Dr. Earle was elected chairman for the ensuing your, Mr. Britton Hon. Troamree and Mosers, C. Gerken and A. W. L.. Pattender joint Hon. Secretaries.
On St. Thomas' Day, D.comber 21, the Bishop of the diocese will administer the rits of confirma- tion at 6.30 p.m. in the Cathedral:
The chaplains would be glai to be told of any new members of the congregation, who mosli like to be called upon by the clergy. There is a boz in the porch in which names and add- resee may be plaoad:-Church Notes.
HONGKONG TRAMWAY
COMPANY LIMITED.
The following is the approxi- mate statement of traffic receipts for the week ending D. cember 2 1916:-
This Year: Last Year: Incresas:
Receipts Aggregata. for week. Receita
for 48 works $12,147 #886,432
11,337
837 158,084
528,371
The Chinese Cabinet. The enemies of ibe pre- pont Cabinet have been greatly disappointed on scoount of the strong messures adopted by the President in settling the quarrels among the Cabinet Ministers, Certain native papers report that theas mischievous persons havO decided to send their delegates down to Tientsin to raise tromblo there in eonseo ion with the Leobsiksi Outrage with the hope of undermining Tuan's Osbinet. --Peking Daily News,
DON'T FORGET.
TO-DAY. Victoria Theatre 9.15 p.m. Bijou Thestre 9.15 pm. New Hongkong Cinematogra -9.15 p.m.
TO-MORROW.