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TELEGRAMS.
[Benter'a Service to The "Telegraph.”].
(Castaned from Faça 1.) THE WESTERN FRONT.
Good Health of the Troons.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8. 1917.
London, Febrasry T. Reuter's correspondent at Headquarters visited the Army in Lorraine and found the men very fit, despite the snow and frost, which at night-time was at zero. The health of the men has eren improved compared to that during the wet weather, owing to the numerous special precautions.
A Brilliant Night Assault.
Landon, February 6. Describing the firet nesault at night in the Anors region on February 3, sa distino, from raide, Hanter's correspondent at Head- quarters saya that the moon was bearing its fall, and shining brightly on the ground mantled with snow. The attack was s surprise one, following abort preliminary bombardment. The British reached the trench before the Baches were able to emerge from their deep dug-outs, in which they were sheltering from our whirlwind fire.
The resistance as most slight at the beginning, and two hun- dred were quickly taken prisoner. A machine-gua post became troublesome, and was still holding out, though surrounded, when the despatch was sent off that the position had been gained.
This formes valuable link. It improves our commin 1 of the enemy trenches, and extenis our field of observation.
A Fruitless Enemy Attack,
London, February 7, A French communique states:-A German attack on a salient In the region of Embermenil, in Lorraine, gained a footing in cur advanced elements, but was immediately driven out. Oar line was completely re-established. We made prisoners.
Three enemy aeroplanes were brought down, including Lieutenant Hearteaux'e twentieth..
German seroplanes bombed Dankirk, but no casualties or damage.ware inflicted.
BYE-ELECTION RESULTS.
Dublin University.
London, February 6. The Dublin University election resulted as follows:- Mr. Arthur Warren Samuele, E.0.(Official) 1,481 Sir Robert Henry Woods ...
North Roscommon.
709
London, February 6, The North Roscommon election resulted se followe:-
Count Plunkett Mr. Devine (Official Nationalist) Mr. Tally
Rotherham,
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2,022 1,708 e87
London, February 6,
At the Rotherham bye-election, Mr. Arthar Richardson was returned unopposs J.
US, IMMIGRATION BILL. PASSED,
London, February 0. Rauler's correspondent at Washington states that the Senate, after a heated discussion, passed, by 62 votes to 13, over the Pres ident's veto, the Immigration Bill containing literacy test ta which President Wilson objected.
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As the measure has already passed the House of Representatives, it now becomes law. It had been fought for twenty years and has; been vetoed by three Presidents.
COTTON SPINNERS' DEMAND.
London, February 6.
A conference of employers and cotton spinners at Manchester yesterday considered the spinners' demandé for a twenty per cont. adrance in wages.
The employers offered an advance of ten per cent, but the operatives, representing fifty-thousand workers, declined.
It is believed that the dispute will be referred to the Committee of Production.
AUSTRIA'S FOOD SUPPLY.
London, February 7, Beuler's correspondent at Amsterdam kaya that the Austrian faished the last of her harvest enpplies from Germany, bat had Food Dictator, interviewed at Vienna, stated that Austria had now
been promised supplies from Rumanis.
THE TURKISH CABINET,
London, February 6, It is announced that the Turkish Osbinet appointments include the following:-
The Shoik-ul-Islam, Mone Kissin Efendi; Foreign Minister Nessimy Boy; Minister of War, Eaver Pashe; and Minister of Marine, Djamal Pagha,
TELEGRAMS.
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[Henter's Service to The “Telegrupùi.
NAVAL AIR RAID ON BRUGES,
Loudon, February 6. The Admiralty reports that naval seroplanes attacked Bruges harbour on Friday, bombed torpedo craft and ret the dock buildings aâre.
There was another successful raid on Saturday, when. the airmen borbed docks and railway lines. All the pilots returned, despite the difficulties"engendered by the intense cold.
GERMANY AND NEUTRALS.
The Latest Submarine, Incident.
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London, February 6. An Admiralty statement announces that the Captain of a American steamer, the Westwego, repòrte that on 31st ult a submarine ineffectively fired five shots at the ship, wort of Fastnet. The submarine commander demanded oil and threatened to sink the ship if it was refused.
The Admiralty comments that the German claim for the consideration of neutrals will not be strengthened by this incident.
As Emphatic Spanish Note.
London, February 6.
It is stated that Spain's note to the Ceutral Empiros is even more emphatic than Amerios’a.
Count Berustorff and party depart from New York on the 12th inst.
Hollard Prohibits Boats to England.
The Hague. February G. Dutch ships are prohibited from proceding to England until further notice.
America Getting Prepared.
Washington, Februry 8. Mr. Baker, Secretary for War, has ordered the immediate prur chase of reserve Quartermaster's supplies, to the limits of the appropriation vote.
The naval authorities in charge of private radio stations are instructed to allow only American citizens as operators.
A military censorship is now exercised over all wireless.
'Inspired" Advice to Germany.
Loudon, February 6. The Admiralty issues a remarkable and admittedly inspired wireless message from the Washington corres pondent to the "Kolnische Zeitung," for general dissemin
ation.
The correspondent says that the President's action must not be construed as indicating an Aigerican desire for war.
He cites passages of the President's speech, cabled on 3rd inst, in support, and proceeds to charge Germany to refrain from numerous acts, particularly the destruction of American ships, non-interference with inno- cent American commerce, limitation of the destruction of neutrale carrying contraband and of enemy vessels to the ships and cargo, and a reversion to the revent practice of safeguarding passengers and crews. She must demonstrate that the terms of the German note have been misunderstood, and that only an indispensable blockade is contemplated, not unrestriated submarinism.
The message states that Germany should propose a joint commission to negotiate upon the blockade and submarinism code. The conmission might consider the possibilities of calling a conference of the Powers, the possibilities of which hasty Letion would close.
The correspondent declares that the explanation regard- ing limitation of sailing to four specially marked American ehips will remove the bitterest impression erested by “this wholly incomprehensible proviso, which is exceptionally hurting to inticual pride,"
"CRUCIFIXION."
Unfair Description of Field
Punishment.'-
THE COLONY'S WATER! SUPPLY.
The monthly water retorn, isan ed by the Hon. Mr. W. Chatham, shows that the total storage of
· KOWLOON BRITISH SCHOOL
---Monthly report books are used in)
nil' clames, and detailed
reports are ment to the parenta at the and
A BARON'S ARREST.
of each hal year. These reports
Distribution of Prizes.
are of great value in keeping Courageous Criticism of German
parents advised regarding the pro- grom their children are making.
Lady May presented the prixes | Discipline-The discipline and tone
JBATE.
Methods.
at the Kowloos British School of the School are very good. The Berne, Dec. 29.-The well- yesterday afternoon in the pre children attend regularly and ap-known German diplomat, Baron sence of a good attentatos of pear to be happy and contented in von Eckardstein, was arrested a parents and friend' Accom-wheir work. There are few cases of Berlin on Christmas Eve, and has panying Lady May was Mr. E. unpunctual attendance,
been incarcerated in the convict Ralphs (Inspector of Schools). Athletica-Great keenness has prison at Moabit under the arist- The Headmaster (Mr. B. J. been shown in Athletics. The outing martial law by which the | Edwards) first read the annual standing feature of the year is authorities are enabled sommarily
report, which was as follows:-
the BLOGGIN of the School to seize and imprison persons Attendance.-The School
in winning the Hongkong inter-charged. opened 201 times during the year Six schools entered for the race, in eerere eriticism of various schools Swimming Challenge Shirld. Eckardstein's offence consisted Maximum enrolment 71 (Feb.), 62
which is held annually at the phares of German policy which lest year. Minimum enrolment 56 (Sept), 51 last year. Average at Queen's College Swimming Sports were attered in private compare tendance 80, 640 last year. New
Kowloon won easily. Hockey is tion. One of his soggyinjapose Scholars joined during the year.
played by both boys and girls twice denounced him to the anthorities. Seven of the children made complete bore also practise cricket in the Eckardtien has been arrested for a week under supervision, and the This is the second time that attendances: one boy and two girls playground. Football continues to similar reasons. The first time hare not missed a day for three be the most popular game and the was nearly two years ago, when
boys play regularly in the Hongkong he Staff-In September Mr. E. J.Cadet Corps League. The play-detained in an internment camp was imprisoned and then Edwards was appointed Headmas-ground, on account of its size, can- for political offenders who are ter, vics Mr.. A. T. Hamilton trans-not be used for football or hockey. German enbjects. His release ferred to Queen's College. Miss It is however regularly used in the ensued after the Socialists had Knight resigned during the Summer cool weather by classes for physical revealed the truth about his Holidays to take up a post in Shang-drill. hai and her place was not refilled
detention. Cadet Corps.--A Junior Platoom up to the end of the year.
Since the beginning of the war Miss having been formed in connection Eckardstein Jack was transferred to the Victoria with the Hongkong Volunteer Cadet proclaimed his contempt for Ger- bas courageously. British School on September 18th. Corps, every boy in the School many's aggressive precipitation her place being taken up by Miss over seven years of age is now a of hoelilities, the violation of Robson.
member. Military drill and sign- Belgian neutrality, sobmarine. Fees-Upper School 85 per alling are the main objects of the frightfuluess, and the Zeppelin month. Lower Sabool $3 per month, Corps which also encourages the murders.
Buildings. No alterations have boys in Football and Swimming been made in the School Buildings Bathing parties are held during to the German Embassy in London Two rooms. in the School Quarters are utilised as class rooms
Health. The health of the School them. has been good throughout the year.
At the Annual Camp held during The Medical Officer has carried out the Christmas holidays 12 of our Beefsteak and Cowes Boyal Yacht periodical inspections. There have oys attended.
Club. He also owned an ostsin. been no cases of serious illness.
War Charities-Since May last a near Shanklin, Isle of Wight. Studica.-Classes I and II, were collection has been made each
Baron von Eckardstein," a re- presented as candidates for the month on behalf of the War Chari-markably handsome man, married, Hongkong University Local Exam-ties Fund. The total amount sube-in 1896, the daughter of the late inations held in December. The cribed to the end of December was Sir John Blundell Maple (head of results are most satisfactory an for 8166.30, and this sum has been duly the great fornitore firm). as the girls are concerned. Two handed to the Hon. Treasurer of
King Edward, then Prinos of girls. Clara Frost, and Ena Forryth the Fund. I should like to take Wales, attended the wedding and took the senior examination and
this opportunity of thanking the presented the bride with · both passed, Seven girls took the Headmistress and the other mem-jewelled wateb. Junior Examination, six being sucbers of the Staff for their able cessful One boy took the Senior assistance and untiring efforts dur Examination and two the Junior, alling the year. without success. Thie failure in duc.
the Summer and are greatly enjoy ed by those who take advantage of
The Prize List
Eckardation was first secretary
for many years. At the outbreak of the war he was a member of many English clubs, amongst them the Marlborough, Garrick,
Unfortunately the marriage wasnt a happy one. It was said later that. Sir John opposed the marriage, and that he afterwards paid the baron's debts, amounting to a quarter of a million. prices, us
to a marked weakness in Mathema The senior children rendered a tics. The Inspector of English song in concert, after which Lady Schools in his Annual Report states: May distributed the
The mathematics in Classes I, II, follow-
In 1907 the baroness obtained
a separation, and in 1909 the
III boga are very weak. A alight Class 1-Richard Frost, Fermascared a German divorce decree. improvement has been noticeable; Prize. recently but the standard of work must be raised considerably if boys Prize; William Gerrard, Composi- Archibald Weigail, who later are to pass in these subjects at the tion.
| became, and still is, M P. for the University Local Examinations." Class III-Robert Moore, Form Horncastle Division of Lincoln- Special Classes are now being held
In August of the following year Class -Cedric Grabam, Form she married Captain (now Major)
in Mathematics and it is hoped that these will have the desired effect.
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Prize; Claud Knight, Goography hirr.
and Algebra; William Hyde, Com position and General Knowledge ; |
ations held in December show that] good progress has been made. In the lower classes 45 children were examined and 40 passed. Excellent Arithmetic and Drawing, ronlts have been obtained in Draw Local Cerificate.
Class IL-Doris Curry, Form ing, particularly in Classes I, IL
The results of the School examin. William Taylor, Mathematice. tic; Stella Levy, Reading: Marjoris Class I-Clara Frost, Form
Martin, Dictation; Joyce Heard, Prize, Attendance Prize, Senior Writing; Archio Frost, For Pro- Local Certificate; Ean Forsyth,
Senior Martin, Reading; Dodo Alexander, gress; Nail Gerrard, Writing; Betty
and III Girls. Three branches of Prize, Junior Local Certificate the subject are taken up and the Millie Kinross, Special Prize for specimens of work done by the Composition, Hygiene, Drawing
clseses mentioned are deserving. of
and Sewing Prize, Junior Local
Writing; Laird Alexander, Pro- gress; G. G. Edwards, Writing; Ronald Gerrard, Progress; Annie Smyth, Heading.
Special Prizes given by the Hong- kong Branch of the Overseas Club
Forsyth
coseful and is a good preparation for Certificate; Eliel Curry, Special
dance Prize, Junior Local Graham,
In every class there are evidencen
In the House of Commons on water in the reservoira of the City praise. Clesse IV and V hava al Certificate; Maggie Ramsay, Sew for the best Essay on the war- (Under-Secretary for War), 10 million gallons, whereas last year ten Class has again been very eue- December 19, Mr. J. Macpherson and Hill District Water Works produced very creditable drawingring, Drill and Attendance, Special Girls: let., Clara Frost; 2nd, Ens Level on February I was 339.55 in colour. The Infants' Kindergar- Certificate; Edna Knight, Atten- Frize Conduct, Junior Local reply to Morrell, geve a long snswer in regard to the infliction is 588.74 million gallons. The
Boys: Ist., Richard Frost, Cedrio of field punishment.
consumption perhead per day was the work in the succeeding classes Prize Neatness and General Im- Mr. At the outset he protested 13 gallons, as against 15.8 lat
Ralphe expressed the The Inspector of English Schools, applied to field punishment No. against the term crucifixion being year.
provement, Junior Loonl Carifieste; pleasure it had given Lady May Ia Kowloon Water Works in
reporting upon an inspection held Sophie Weill, History, French and to be present and distribute the
October 1916, states;" A General Knowledge. 1. By itscontinued use, he averred, Level; the storage amounts to vary considerable improvement is
prizes. There was little he need unfair and unnecessary prejudice 248.96 million gallons, a com- noticeable throughout, but particu- Prize, Junior Local Certificate; Headmaster had quoted Tory Class III-Regina Levy, Form ay about the school, because the was introdaped. Reports had pared with 287.40 a year ago. larly in Classes I, II, III boys Mozelle Levy, Special Prize, Gener. liberally from his report and it been sought.from the General Che consumption here was Work is done and oprrected system- Officers commanding the Armice gallons daily per head; last year atically, with the result that exer- al Improvement.
would be gathered that the school MORE GERMAN BRUTALITY.
in the field. All the responsible it was 10.0.
Class IV-Andrew Kinross, Form had been making very good pro- cises which at one time were con Prize; Stewart Ogilvie, General gress during the year.. The condi London, February 7, commanders consulted except one
spicuously untidy are now carefully Proficiency; William Forsyth, Eng. tion of the school at the end of this According to Realer's correspondent at Amsterdam, the nowe-agreed that it was impossible to
and neatly written. Drawing in paper Les Novelles states that troops at Aix la Chapalla on the 23rd | do away with fold punishmaat.
Classes I, II, III Girls under Mrs. Arithmetic and Drawing; David was a year ago.. Mr. Holyokk, lish and Drawing; Gladys Hamsay, year was very much better than is all, charged 12,000 hunger demonstrators. Many were injured.
The General Officer Command-]
Stark calls for special mention. Harvey, Special Prize for Geography speaking at the school last year, ing in Chief in France, whose experience in the matter covered the punishment when it was in-
Improvement
the efficiency of the school and the widest keld, strongly desired licted, but this required further of careful and diligent attention to and Scripture; Susu Weill, General made several remarks, regarding that this form of punishment consideration, and he was not in work on the part of both teachers
Class Y-George Curry, Form the duties of children and par- should be relained, and, iD]
s position to faraish any details and pupils. Untidiness in the Class Prize; Allan Robertson, General eats, and those remarks seemed Rooms has disappeared, and the Proficiency; Lewis Graham, Com-to have been acted upon in the particular, expressed the opinion at present. (Choera.)
buildings, grounds and offices were that the abolition of Rule 213 would have disastrous and far- Macpherson said he had not con- tion. I am able to report that the Boot, Special Prize for Drawing.
In reply to Mr. Hagge, Mr clean and in a satisfactory condi- position and Writing: Marjorie proper spirit, for the hard
work of
Mr. Edwardı. reaching consequences Beat-aulted the Secretary for War On Bobool is making rapid program "
Class 7L-Mand Levy Form Mrs, Stark, the rest of the s'all tribajed the repid building up the point, but he was afraid the
and the children themselves, had Prize; Alex. Gordon, Geography. and discipline in the new army reports which had been obtained of Chinesa was formed by the Pries; George Bond, French, Scrip to its present state of efficiency. Class VIL-Florrio Neave, Form assisted in bringing the school ap anita largely to the judicious use from the commanders in the field Director of Education. This class of the power of awarding field could not be published. He told is held in Hongkong twice a week ture and Geography; Ronald Carry On Empire Day it was annonaned punishment, and he feared the Mr. Billing that, so far se he and is taught by Mr. Sung Họk- Composition and Grammar,
th t.free soliplerships would be roculis of iu į abolition mast knew, fold punishment No. I had pang of Queen's College.
Class VIIL-Willie Tillery, Form given, and to those sobolaan, who inevitably be that recourse to the never been entered in this value of this class, to, boys who in and Geography Bobert Gordon, he would say that it should be
Prize: Philip Kennedy, Bending aid succeeded in gaining them death penalty would become more quatry...
tend to enter business firms in Arithmetic and Geography; Violet their duly to show that they were frequsut.
Answering further questions, Hongkong in obrious. It is there Levy, Seriptures Chaelas MoArthur, worthy of them, and to try to wis Although fold punishment Mr. Macphersos denied any forevery disappointing to report History; Notile Thorbum, Reading another next year. might not be abolished, the Army knowledge of the War Office hay that only four of the nine senior and Spelling; Billy Walker, Pro Cheers were given for Lady Oppppil saw their way to provide ing admided that in one case boys have taken up the subject wone Mditional seleguards and death had reunited from the in-Mr. Sung's report shows that those
7, end,parente mane-invitada
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE WESTERN FRONT..
A ̧British advance,
Landan, February 6,
Field Marshal Sir Dagles Luig reporta We advanced our line in the neighbourhood of Grand- count, where a thousand yards of trench wore occupied unopposed.
We took a further 48 prisoners eastward of Beaucourt. Our aircraft bombed an enemy aerodrome, inflicting considerable damage. Two British aeroplanes were brought down and two of the enemy's driven down damaged.
Lively Artillery Duels in Belgium,
Loudon, February 7,
A French communique reporta lively drtillery dunia in Belgium, in the wooter of the Paasenda le Canal,,
German organisations in the various sectors on the right of the Mouse wore silagtirely bombarded
In Kay last & class for the study
to standardise the osrrying out of fliption of fold punishment No. 1. boys are making good progress.
The
Infant Class-Irene Raymond, Ingopot the cabolary!
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