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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31.
1917.
7574 日九月一
TELEGRAMS.
[Beuter's Service to The "Telegraph."]
AFFAIRS IN GREECE.
Public Feeling Favours the Allles.
London, January 30.
TELEGRAMS.
[Beater's Service to the* Telegraph.”]
WAR SPEECHES..
Britain to be Put on Rations.
London, January 29. The Daily Chronicle correspondent at Athens says the movement
Mr. W. G. Anderson, Labour M.P., speaking at Leicester, of the bulk of the army to Peloponnesue may be considered complete.
Popular feeling in the proviccra veered round in favour of the forecasted that Britain would shortly be pat on rations, Mr. Anderson is a member of the Government Committee enquiring Entente.
Discontent and scurcity of bread led to a riot at Patras, into food prices. Demonstrators paraded the streets shouting," Down with the Athens tyrants". They raided two cafes and emsehod pertraits of the King,
The War LoRT.
Mr. Hayor Fisher, speaking at Ealing, estimated that the War The temper of the Athenians has been subdued in consequenos Loan to be successful must be three thousand millions. of the blockade.
The abondonment of hope of German help can be stated na a fact. The Kriser directly advised King Constantine to accept the altimatum as it was impossible for Germany to send a force to help Greece.
A Return to Normal Relations.
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London, January 30.
An official telegram from Athens says that Prinos Andrew of Greece himself led the cavalry at the march past ceremony, saluting the Allied flags, which was carried out very satisfactorily.
The public were not admitted, but the behaviour of the crowd in the neighbouring streets was excellent.
All the other demands of the Allies are being met very Batisfactorily.
The relations between the Allies and the Greek Government may regarded an indicating a return to normal conditions.
THE ALLIED CONFERENCE.
London, January 30. According to Router's correspondent at Petrograd, the Allied Conference commences to-morrow under the presidency of the Rain Foreign Minister. The Tear will receive the members on Thursday. The Russian representativas will include the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Communications.
UNHAPPY BULGARIANS,
Troops Starving and Deseriing.
London, January 29. Router's special correspondent at Salonics saya there are heavy snowfalls at Macedonis.
Deserters say the state and condition of the Bulgarians are desperate. The roads are impracticable for use and nearly all the transport animale have died from starvation.
The men are practically starving, ill clad, and bootless, and are ready to desert at the first opportunity, despite the threat of the offioure that families of deserters would be killed.
Conflicts with German Troops.
London, January 20,
Renter's correspondent at Jasay anya it is reported that a serious conflict has taken place between Bulgarian troops and German officers. Many executions have been ordered.
ENEMY'S FAILURE IN RUMANIA.
German Forces Being Withdrawn.
London, January 29.
The latest message from Ramanis indicates that the Russo- Bumanian line from Trotus to the Seroth is so strong that the enemy is unable to strike another blow, and, realising this, has decided to withdraw a part of the forces, Only four or five German divisions are remaining: the remainder will be replaced by Tarks and Austrians,
Experts consider that General von Hindenburg's plan to out- Bank and roll up the Russo-Romania armire has definitely failed, The successen he has gained were merely defensiva, securing the road to Constantinoplo and exving Hungary from invasion.
THE WESTERN FRONT.
No Attack on British Expected.
London, January 20. The French Press anticipates a German blow in Alasos, where German troops from Ramanis are reported to be concentrating.
It does not expect that the Germans will attack the British, whose lines are too strong, but the Anglo-French Stuffs are fully prepared to meet an offensive anywhere.
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Enemy Attack Smached Up.
London, January 20.
A French communiqas aaye :—A grenade attack in the region of Hill 364 was smashed up by car fire. There were enemy losses. A German coup de main north of Badonvillers failed. We took
prisoners.
Oar artillery was most sotive to the asst of Seppois and in Upper Alstos,
Three enemy aeroplanes were brought down in sirfights.
PARCELS TO FRANCE,
London, January 29, ・・
A military sanouncement states that the forwarding of parools i to Frinos has been wuspended, for a TEOK..
The Submarine Menace.
Bir Owen Philippe, at Creme, stated that he was in no-wise dieposed to be panicky or despondent regarding the submarine menace. The total gross tonnage under the British flag in July last was 20,463,000, as compared with 20,523,000 in July, 1914. It would take a very long time at this rate to destroy the British mercantile marine as the Germans hoped to do.
Dealing With Naturalised Allens.
Lendos, Jaunaty 29.
The Daily Mail says that the Home Secretary has decided to denaturelise naturaliand aliens, except those of Allied nationality.
FAMINE IN RUSSIA.
London, January 29.
A correspondent of the Times rays that Russia is experiencing famine amidst plenty. Throughout the country food queues wait for beare. There is twenty degrees of frost. All zeosesarios are from two to ten times the prioos which prevail in peace time.
The chief cause is want of co-ordination in the organisation of supplies and the dislocation of the railways, as there is probably sufficient food in the country to feed the population for two years."
RICE IMPORTS,
London, January 29,
The Royal Commission on the Whest Supplise bas taken over the control of the importation of rios, and will fix the prices of BLIO.
THE SUBMARINE CAMPAIGN,
London, January 29.
The following steamers are reported to have been sack:- Eabascom (British), Myrdal, Sienairs, Dicax (Nɔrwegian), O. B. Sabr (Danish).
The Astina and Jotanfjsll, previously reported anak, harë arrived in port.
WINTER ON THE CONTINENT.
London, January 29. Arctic weather is prevailing on the Continent, and ios festivals are being held in Holland.
The ios is hampering navigation in the Baltic.
THE NORTH SEA.
New British Naval Measures, .
London, January 29, Telegrams from Scandinavia indicate that Britain is taking new maritime measures in the North Bes, including a new minsfield off the west coast of Jatland.
THE KING AND the voluntEERS.
London, January 30.
His Majesty the King has appealed to the Lord Lieutenants to help in organising the Volunteer Force, which he is confident all unable to go on active service abroad will join.
He anya that the Territorials have proved themselves equal to the regular soldiers and superior to the best troope in the enemy ranke,
Ha slao paya a tribute to the prompt and patriotic mencer in which Lord Kitoboner's call for garrison troops in Indie was snswered.
DUTCH APPREHENSION-
German Troops Concentrating on Frontier, `
London, January 30. According to Renter's correspondent at Amsterdam, there is some anxiety prevalent owing to the reported continued German concentrations on the Daich frontier, north east of the province of Over Jisɛol, whore forty thon and troops have newly arrived in two border towns, also much artillery. It is even atated that German farmers there have been ordered to evacuate their homes and go farther from the frontier.
[In the event of telegrams arriving too late for insertion on this page they will be found on an Extra).
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE ADVANCE ON KUT.
London, Jannery 29. : An official message from Mesopotamia statos:--Wẹ now hold the Tarkish first and second lines south-westward of Kut-el-amers, on a front of 4,300 yards, and the third and fourth lines on a frontage of 000 yards, 950 Turkish dead worn collected and more were not counted. 187 prisoners wore taken, and a gun, ihres trenchi morfars and a maximu aptured.
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GREAT IMPERIAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEME.
'London, January 29.
Sir Starr Jameson and Mr. Wilson Fox, on being in- terviewed by Heuter on the Empire Besources. Development Committee, stated that it would be prematare and ungracious to discuss the terms on which the Dominiona might participate. Where there was goodwill there was alwayi a way. The scheme might provide financial oppor- tunities for the earliest development of the resources of the Dominions and thereby increasing the Dominion's re- venues, population and political strength, wherose without Empire-wide partnership many potentialities are likely to remain undeveloped indefinitely. The central idea is the development of the Site, for the State, by the State, because the existing methods of taxation would not reduce the Empire's financial burdeus after the war. Heuce the necessity for some, such great co-operative effort in that direction.
At present the Committee is avoiding the antagonising of vested interests but it is believed to be feasible that existing individual enterprises where involved could participate as co-partners with the State upon an increased profits basia. Exports have already investigated land development, fish- eries, palm oil ́and have prepared an excellent prima facie case favouring state development of those industries. Sir Starr Jameson was aghast to think how all past Imperial Governments had neglected to assist in the develop ment of the Empire's vast wealth.
The scheme moreover might provide excellent and cob- tinuous investment for all classes similar to the present War Loan, facilities being given for large or small investors.
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THE LATE BRIGADIER GENERAL LONG.
London, January 20. Brigadier General Walter Long (who
been killeri in ictim).
commanding the 56th Brigade. He was educated at Harrow, where he was twelfth man for the eleven in a year when there were only two vacancies. He left Härrow in 1898 and was gazetted to the Scots Greys in 1899. He proceeded with his regiment to South Africa in November of that year, and participated in the relief of Kimberley. He was badly wounded at Dronfield the following day. He was mentioned in despatches several times, and gained the D. S. O. On returning to duty he was appointed Aide-de-camp to General Bruce Hamilton. He served throughout the campaign. Returning to England he became Aide-de-camp to Sir Harry Scobell, commanding the First Cavalry Brigade at Aldershot. He resigned in order to return to his regiment,
Brigadier General Long went to India as an additional aide-de-camp to General Creagh, and subsequently as nida- de-camp to the Duke of Connaught. Ho rejoined his regi ment and was just examined for the staff college when war broke out. He went to France with the regiment and was through all the early part of the war, including the retreat. from Moun. It is said that be saved a wounded man at the risk of his own life but cujoined the man to tell nobody of it. He was promoted to Major Commanding & Squadron and was then given command of the 6th Wilc zhires. He was given the rank of Brevet Lieut.-Colonel and made Brigadier last November. He fell at the head of the brigade on January 27. After the fighting on the Somme in July General Bridges who was commanding his division wrote that his services were invaluable. Is cheery laugh was worth a battalion. He spoke in the highest terms of the way he had done bis duty.
Brigadier General Long was mentioned in despatches several times by Field Marshal French and Field Marshal Haig and was given the Companionship of St. Michael. He was a keen sportsman and a good cricketer and pola player. He played for the regiment in both teams. He wu a fine borseman and won a great many steeplechase. He was the champion lightweight boxer of Harrow and for two years was the middle weight champion of the British Army. Ho was always most keen on his duties.
THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHг,
Lindon, January 20
The Duke of Connaught has been appointed Colonel- in-Chief of Volunteers.
ALLIED CONFERENCE IN RUSSIA.
Petrograd, January 28. Lord Milner has arrived to attend an important Allies
Later,
conference.
Besides Lord Milner, the British representatives at the Conference include Lord Revelstoke, Generals Sir Henry Wilson, and Hanbury Williams, the Director of Munitions and the Military Attache at Bucharest.
France represented by M. Domergue, the Colonial Minister, and General Castlenau.
Italy is represented by Signor Scinleja (a member of the Cabinet) and General Laderchi.
The Tsar's representative welcomed the members of the conference on the frontier. The British, French and Italian Ambassadors will also attend the conference.
GREEK AFFAIRS,
Reserv'st Leagues to be Dissolved.
Paris, Jannetry 30.
The Greek Foreign Minister announces that the Judizial authorities have been ordered to dissolve the Reservist Leagues, the members of which have already been disarmed.
Allier Flag Saluted,
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Athens, January 30. The Allies' finge ware ceremoniously saluted on Monday afternoon at Zappaion, in conformity with the ultimatum, in 'presence of the Allied Ministers, the Greek Cabinet, and the Commander of the First Ariny Corps. - There were po incidenté,
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MEXICAN AFFAIRS..
Withdrawal of U.S. Troops.
London, January 29. According to Router's corres- pondent at Washington, the War Department announces the witho drawal of the American force from Mexico.
POLICE RESEKVE ORDERS.
Orders issued to-day by Mr. |F. O. Jonkin, D.S.P." (Reserve)
state :-
Police School.
Thursday, February 1.-Olsse- I (Inspector Gerrard).
Friday, February 2.—Olam II (Laspector Gordon).
Tuesday, February 6.-Class III (Inspector Grant).
Thursday, February 8.-Class I (Laspector Gerrard).
Friday, February 2.-Olass II [([nepector Gordon), ..
Musketry Course, Part 11. The following prices have to far been offered in connection with Part II:-
(I) Inter-Platoon Shoot. Gold Medals, cffered by A. F. Arcalli, Esq., to the eight men of any Platoon whose iotsi snares rank highest. Inspectors' sad Set- geant Boozes may be included. The Mounted Police and Maxim Gunners to count as one Platoon. Mr. Aroulli cffers an additional prisa for the highest score mada by any member of any Platoon.
(II) The "Comeland" Prise (valus $50). Presented by P.O... Consland, of the Water Police. To be won by the 1916 Third Clase Shot who shows_the_great- ext improvement in firing Part II of the 1917 Course,
(III) The Championship_Cup. Presented, through the Hand- quartera Club, by The British. | American Tobacos Company.
(IV) The D.S.P■ Cup. To be wou by the best shot amongst the Company Inspectors, Crown Sar- geants and Bergeants.
The firing of Part II is prov isionally fixed to start on Sunday, February 18.
Band Practice.
Friday, February 2; Thursday, February 8; Wednesday, Febru® sry 14; Tasaday, February 20; |Friday, February 23; at 6 p.m.
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DON'T FORGET.
TO-DAY. Victoria Theatre---2.10 p.m. Bijou Theatre-9.15 p.m. New Hongkong Cinematogra; hi -9.15 p.m.
TO-MORROW.
Victoria Theatre-9,15-p.m. Bijou Theatre-2.15 p.is. - Now Hongkong Cinemato- - graph.-9.15 p a.
Saturday, February 3. Union Waterboat Co.-Share- holders meeting; 11.30 am.
Monday, February 5. Piano Revital at Government' House;
9.15 p.m.
Sstarday, February 10,
Kowloon Land and Building Co.-Shareholders meeting; 11
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Hamphreya' Estate and Finance Co-Shareholdern meeting; noön,
Big Oplum Fines.
A Chinese was oberged before Mr. J. R. Wood, at the Folios Court this morning, with being Lin possession of 49 teple of opium [valued at $490. A fae of $2,000, in default; six months' ime or, prisonment was infinjal, An 2 other man who was charged with having a similar amount in hir
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