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THE WESTERN OFFENSIVE
French Actively Engaged.
London, July &
A French communique states: In the Cerny-Ailles sector the big calibra shell bombardment redoubled in intensity towards the end of the night, › Shortly afterwards a most violent enemy attack was made east of Cerny on a front of five hundred metres on both sides of the Aillee-Paisy road. The qemy occupied a line of trenches levelled by shells and evacuated by us. Our concentrated shelling created great havoc among the enemy who despite all efforts were unable to push the attack further. The artillery contest continued very lively in this sector throughout the day. There was intermittent shalling chewhere, more lively ou the left of the Meuse, at Hill 304 and in the Mort Homme
German Uneasiness.
London, July 2
The Germans are displaying iccreasing uneasiness ou the Belgian front The feeling in the Allied lines is that the latest move is an attempt to approach the famons ferry- man's house, situated on the Yser Canal, the scene of maży bloody encounters since the opening of, the war.
Large Numbers of Prisoners Captured.
London, July 1." Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports There i- Considerable enemy artillery activity in the Scarpe valley, in the neighbourhood of Lens and northward of Fysrice.
During June we captured 3,686 Gerinana including 175 officeis, also taking 67, guis including two heavies, 102 trench mortars, 346 machine guns and great quantities of other inaterial
German Offensive Advised.
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Zurich, July 1.
in the German Press the militariste betray discomposure at the arrival of American troops and weigh the question of the desirability of the Central Empires' initiating an offensive before the Entente is permitted to deliberately complete extensive plans the execution of which they may postpone until next Spring. The pro-German "Basler Nachtrichten" in this connection says even the foe cannot withhold "admiration for the tenacity and perseverance of the English as well as their recklessness combined with adaptability for using every means to reach the desired end: but it doubts if an equally determined fe will delay an offensive pealing the American Army's
readiness to attack.
Great Activity.
London, July 1. "A French communique state. :---Despite the recrudescence of the bombardment east of Carny, only local engagements Loccurred in the serfur of Cerny and Willes, where our grenadiers repulsed enemy attempts at various points. The enemy violently bombarded war frout lines east of Rheims and powerful enemy raids made east of La Pumpelle and north and north-east of Brunay cost the enemy serious loses and were resultless. The artillery struggle continuer to be intense in the region of Avucvert. Wood, Hill 304 and Mort lomme. Chor fire smashed up an attack on the Avocourt, Redoubt and there was a lively engagement west of Morthomine, round one of our advanced post which was lost aud retaken five times and finally Labandoffed by, both sides becwase gun fire had completely
destroyed it.
GERMANY'S NEED OF LEATHER.
Amsterdam, July 2 Owing to the leather shortage the German authorities have ordered school teachers to advise the children to attend school barefooted
FAMOUS AIRMAN'S OPINION.
New York, July 2 Orville Wright interviewed sud that ten thousand aero planes would end the war in ten woeke. He favoured a rast fleet of aeroplanes carrying one man and a machine gun.
UNREST, IN AUSTRIA.
Amsterdam, July 2
A telegram from Budapest states that the damage caused by the franchise demonstrations is estituated at million kroner. The windows of ciglity cafes and two hun- dred shops were sumsbed and the goods stolen.
THE QUEEN AND "BABY WEEK.”
London, July 2 H.M. the Queen opens this afternoon a great exhibition in connection with this."Baby. Week” movement throughout the country, which is intended to promote infant welfare work to fill up the gaps caused by the war.
PEFORM IN INDIA.
Important Changes Foreshadowed.
London, July 2
The Daily Telegraph" says that in consequence of the Mesopotamia Report, the Government is preparing a scheine of administration reformi in India, especially in the military department. The Cabinet, assisted by experts, is closely considering the whole matter and important decisions are expected when Mr. Lloyd George returns from 'Scotland
Re-Appointments.
# London, July 1. In view of the restrictions on travel, Mr. Chamberlain, with the approval of his Majesty has invited Lord Pentland (Govenor of Madras) and Lord Willingdon (Governor of Bombay) to serve on in India. They have consented
THE NORTH SEA DANGER ZONE.
The Hague, July 2.
The Government has drawn the attention of Great Britain to the fact that the new regulation extending the danger zone in the North Sea will render shipping from Holland round the north of England completely impossible. A modification is asked for,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, JULY “8, - 1917.
STOP PRESS TELEGRAMS.
f's Service to the "Telegraph. “
THE RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE.
Lem erg probably the Objective.
London, Jaly 2.
The news of the Bassian offensive hw been received with joy in London and Paris, Koniukay is twenty miles to the weat of Ternopol.
The general opinion is that the Bassians' objrouve is Lemberg, the captare of which would be of greas police'il sa strategical importance.
While the Baisa iosuu are apparently heavy, the statement in the Ferman Groding commaniqus, that thews have not b sa sur- passed, is intended chiefly for Petrograd consumption.
LAWN TENNIS.
CHINA'S RESTORED MONARCHY:
K.C.C. v. R.E. Sergts' Mesa
PRESIDENT LI REPORTED IN HIDING.
What Attitude Will Canton Take?
MANSLAUGHTER CASE,
Sequel to Motor Mishap.
Before Mr. J. B. Wood, at the This match was played at Police Court this afternoon, the Kowloon yesterday, the result osse was proceeded with in which being an ssay win for the home a Chinese motor car driver ia team, by 63 games to 38. charged with the manslaughter of Boorea ****
a Chinese woman, 'whom it is Christian and Mead beat Wilson alleged that he knocked down and Heath 83; beat Reakers and with his car, No. 28, as she was Johns 101; beat McGregor and walking along" Praya East. The deceased died soon after the
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Telegrams to hand to-day White 10 L
Richmond and Davidson beat accident. regarding Hsuan Tang's re-
Wilson and Heath 6-5; beat atorstion to the Throne of Chins Beakers and Johns 6-5; loss to examining the depassed, and
Dr. Macfarlane spoka General Aravenberg's and General Ladendorf'e visit to the state that the event occurred at McGregor and White 1-10. Austrian Headquarters chows the importance which the High 2 o'clock on the morning of the
detailed the injuries received. Railton and Jack beat Wilson There was a rupture of the spleen, Command attaches to General Brusileff's move.
Lat instant, General Chang Fan's and Heath 8-3; beat Raskere and and a big bruise on the heck of Johns 9-2; lost to McGregor and head. The cause of death was troope entered the Manchu Palace White 5-6.
multiple woundatio and the Presidential Painoe at the sme hour, General Chang's troope have since been patrolling the POLICE RESERVE ORDERS, the car had passed over the body. streets of Peking.
ENEMY ACTIVE ON ITALIAN FRONT.
London, July 2. An Italian official movesge slates:-The deny his been most sative between Lake Garda sed .ho Ledro Valley.
Attacks between San Giovanni and Biscees, to the north of | Malgegiumella and Mezzɔlazo, föiled.
A MURDER TRIAL,
Last Criminal Sessions Case.
through Liang Ting-fan_(Tachun It is stated that General Chang,
Orders issued to-day by Mr.
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Inspector Sim added here that it was thought that two wheels of
In giving evidence, Inspector Sim atated that he was passing t the time and saw a crowd-Ha found the woman sitting against pillar. She was dazed and could hardly speak. She was taken to the hospital. The motor car had Provisional Medical Certificates not stopped, and there was no oDA who could tell him the number "Chu Sai-shing (who was Pre- A member submitting a proof.it.. A District Watchman told mier under the last Dynasty) and risional medical certificate must him that he had chased the est Woog Sz-chan (a military com- see that the certificate covers the for some dis ance. The defendant mander at Peking) are said to date of any patrol, or other duty was subsequently arrested.
from which he has been absent be supporting the movement.
Other evidence was taken, and Li Yasn-hang, who has been by reason of the illness in respect the case adjourned. made a First-Class Dake, is stated of which
be in hiding at a certain obtained. Legation. It is said that he will be removed to Ying Toi Island, in the Imperial Gardens.
of Shantung) advised President J. W. Franks, Acting D. S. P. Li Yuan-bang to retire, but the (Reserve) state:-- latter asserted that he was pre- pared to die rather than to give up his offics.
smoked opium. Sɔap afterwarde prisoner came in, and when a lile way from the bed said to deceased "What shout it;
"the the answer being "I won't listen The last case of the June to anything" Prisoner went op Criminal Session was heard to deceased and put his hands before the Chief Josio, (Sir on his chest. Witsree got up William Bees Davies) st the and said "Don't fight here. If Supreme Court today, when you have susthing to say to each Wong Teio-leung was arraigned other say it quietly by and by" on charge of murdering Taoi Witness friend also advised Pak-sau,
at 95, Reclamation them not fight, bat prisoner had Street, Taumati, on May 22. by this time a knife in his hand The Attorney General, (the Witness touched the prisoner
bia arm, Hon. Mr. J. H." Kemp), sp
the bat
It is expected that the Emperor peared to prosecute and prisoner prisoner said: "It te noue of will appoint General Chang Fan
represented by Mr. Croar business, move-away." D:-as Premier.
Was
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and A. W. Heron.
The Attorney General stated that it was a very simple case, and he did not propose to open it at any length. Be handed photographs of the room where the alleged murder took place to
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The Probable Premier.
to movement by surprise.
Kangtang and Kwanger.
The Emperor's Rescript.. In the course of an Imperial
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the certificate 18
Police School.
An examination will be held by Mr. P. P. J. Wodehones, D.S P., of Classes 12, 13, 14, sad 15 at Queen's College on Friday, July 8, at 5.45, p.m. Members may
Jaltend in mufti.
Band Practices for July. At 6 p.m.-July 5, 9, 11, 17, 20 and 24.
Music Classess. At 6 p.m.-July 12 and 18.
The merchants and tradesmen are remaining quiet, but there have been some demonstrations in the streets.
AQUATICS,
The H.A.A.F. Swimming Sports.
The Hongkong Ams'enc Athletic Federation 8wimming Sports are attracting increasing interest from year to year. This year it has been found necessary to separate Schools events and Open Events, and, accordingly, two separato aporta are being Held. The School events take place to-morrow at the V. R. O. Swimming Bath at
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p.m.
The purpose of the H.A.AF. is to encourage all manner of sport among the Chinese, in order to work ap available material for the Far Eastern Games In view swimming facilities in Hongkong, of the fact that there are splendid
the Committee of the F-r Eastern
looka
to Hongkong
Rescript, the Emperor says that by the Takwan stating that be A notion has been published when he originally sscended the
will protect the Republic. could not anppress the trouble versed in Ühinese affaire that Chinese Tarose be was very young and
We are informed by one wall. Games
what. will happen in the South Japan.
to represent them
G. Alabaator (instructed by Mr. ceased bad raised himself half According to the latest informs- B. F. Mattingley).
way up when prisoner stabbed tion, it is said that the restoration A ples of not guilty" wa-bim in the forehead. Witness of the Emperor was secretly! returned.
went on to describe the struggle planced by General Chang Fan, which ensued sad said he shouted Kang Yu-wei (the noted Re The following composed the juryMessrs. G. A. da Silva. A police whistle was blown former, King Chai-ohang (Com
downstairs. Prisoner afterwarda mander-in-Chief at Peking), Liang F. G. Herridge, J. Laing, W. Taylor, F. X. Sosree, A. Lambien followed saying. "You have stab they decided to carry out the went downstairs, and witness Ting-fun and others, ad ibat
bed bim, and maet go the station." Prisoner replied, An Imperial Decree appointe you need not follow me," and Luk Wing-ting to be Vioaroy of witness as the prisoner go to the station, Witness turned back ind went to deceased'a salt shop here he reported what had taken the jury, sad asid that on the
place. avening of May 22, between seven and eight o'clock, three en were witnese said he was a friend of de- Questioned by Mr. Alabaster, lying on the bed. One of them ceased's. The club was was the deceased. The prisoner an opium deu, and witness kept the third year of his reign the
Bot throughout the country. Dating there is considerable doubt as to against the Philippines and came in and almost immediate-the club so that his friends could first Bavolation broke out, sad ly, according to the evid go in out of the rain. Witness the Empress (his mother) was
ia consequence of the latest: Two shields have been offered 8108, went. ар 40 be decessed and stabbed him, in-prisoner should want to kill the not suffer calamity. Therefore and the Takwan of Kwaogai interest.
could suggest no reason why anxious that the people should developments. Both the Tokwan this year which should sharpen of Kwangtnog (Chan Ping-kwan) the competition and create added Bioting altogether nineleen deceased.
8. Stephen's College wounde, until he had almoet
the asked Yoan Shih-ksi to form (Tam Ho-ming) were formerly has offered a shield to the Cham Witness was closely questioned ■ Provisional Government and to Hilled him. Prisoner then went bythe Chief Justice as to why he give the politics! power to the petty officials under Lak Wing-} pion in the Benior Events of the downstaire and walked straight and the other man did not attack people. But
Ging and it was throngb bis in Schools Sports, which is to be to the Police Station, giving the prisoner when they saw him establishment of the Bepublic, to their present positions. Lak, Championship Shield."
the Ever since
fuence that they were appointed called the E. 4. A. F." Bohools”- himself up. He handed over to brandishing a knife over the fighting had never ceased, while who is Military Commissioner of Mr. Ho Kwong he offered and the police the knife (produced) deceased, hie exouse being that robbery and bribery existed the Two Kwange, has his head-a shield to the school winning the It seemed that the prisoner had slit was all done so quickly.
everywhere. grievance against some men, of
Although the Farther evidence, was taken. whom he thought deceased waa
revence increased to a large West River, and it is not yet will be called the "The Ho quarters at Sbai Hing, on the Junior Team Race. This shield Dr. Woodman stated that one. When charged at the Police he had attended prisioner in ernment had borrowed billions
extent, yet the Republican Gov-known whether he will accept the Kwong Shield." Station the following day, pri-Victoris Gaol and saw nothing in foreign loans, involving
Viceroyalty.
The heats of the Schools arents soner stated:"I want to ex-which would make him think the nation in heavy debt. He did change a life for a life with him,prisoner was insane.
Lak Wing-ting has been in took place yesterday, and the in-
because be has driven me to my Cross-examined by Mr. Alabas- would turn to such disaster. Be.that during his visit he went to some interesting races on Wednes not think the Eaprea goodness Peking recently, and it is stated dications are that there will be last extremity. He rubbed meter, witness said he had had a cantly there had been of all my money."
strife see the boy Emperor and made day. The Band of the 14th little more experience in mental Dr. Macfarlane, Government cases than an ordinary
among the various parties, and presents to him. He left the Panjabia will be in attendance. Bacteriologial, gave evidence, tioner.
prac on the recommendation of Chang North before the Conference of speaking to examining a quantity
Fan, Fung Kuo-cheng, Luk Northern Tachane was held, but
and If you knew that prisoner's Wing-ting of clothing, on which he found sister had died insane would it also through the recommendation would agree
others, and he is said to have stated that he with whatever human blood. These were prison help you in your test? Not ua- of Li Yuan-hung, he was compel-decisions the Conference came to. From our Own Correspondens.) er's clothes. He also examined lase I had a great deal more led to ascend the Throne. Hepce Later, hea the Tachune forced
Canton, July 1. many other arti les, on all of information. which he found blood.
forth the Government would be the President's hands, and
The Judicial Department bas You shall have it later on. Constitutional The Royal Family Kwangtung, proclaimed ite Dr. Smalley, Medical Officer at Everybody isinsane until they are expenses would be $4,000,000":onomy," Lak expressed no
been instructed by the Tükwan Kowloon, stated that he was proved sane?-No, everyone is year, and would not be increased. opinion on the attitude of the which are usually sent to the High shet, important civil CHRON, oalled by telephone to the sane until proved insane. house where the affair took place. In
The Royal Family would not in South.
|Court in Pekiag will in future be aDeWer to the Chief erfare in political matters: The Until Luk Wing-ting decides dealt with at by and the Gover- Be found the deceased lying Justice, who asked if cases differences between Manchas and on the acceptance of the Fice nor'e yamen. on bed, suffering from very of epilepsy were common Chiness would be dissolved. « All royalty, or otherwise, Canton's numerong wounds, There wETE
and partition next to the bed, there had been five case in Hong- spected. All unreasonable levies
the last three monthe Foreiga Governments would be re- uncertain.
monopoly will be divided into The deceased was still alive, and kong. He agreed with the Chief made by the late Government
eight sections throughout the Witness dressed some of the Justice that it was a common would be abolished, while the asya:-Chinese prominent men including the neighbouring dia A Beuter's message dated July Province. The Canton section, wounds, baring him removed to
sequence to drink. the hospital at Yanmati, Witness
civil lawa pablished in the first in London express the opinion triou, will be farmed out for The jury returned a verdict year of Henan Tang's reign that the socession of Heusn Tang $6,000,000,and the remaining took him straight to the operat against the prisoner of committing would be enforced in the fatore.will not osuse any serious trouble. even ing room, but the man died just marder bile insane,
for about $4,000,000 La future there would be no The change is not likely to altogether. 58-be was put on the table. A. post Prisoner was ordered to be political partice, while all politi. alter China's foreign relations. mortem examination was later corfined in Victoria Gaol during cal offenders would be pardoned.
Following the decision to mxde, witness going on to des His Majesty's plessare,"
Chang Fun's Object. despatch a punitive expedition to cribe the many wounds infi oted.
Beater's correspondent at Pek-commander of the Yannan troops, the North, Fang Bing-10, the ing says that Chang Fan's object called on the Takwan and re strutional Monarchy. He is ap is the establishment of a Conquested a sum of $100,000 in
CANTON NEWS.
The War Expenses Baresa wa
many blood splashes on the wall among Aslation, witness said that Treaties and Loans concluded with attitude will probably remain inaugurated, ro-day. The fantan
daring
Death was due to multiple ::
wounds, "shoek' and hemorrhage.
The oozawein of a steam Isunch,
Swiss Diplomatic Change,
The people could wear the queue or dispanse with it, as they pleased. How Canton Received the News, The news of the restoration of
What London Thinks.
majority of the Northern Govern
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who lives at the house in question, M. Paal Buter, now Swiss sisted that is was a sort of club Minister at Washington, has been the Emperor caused sarprise in parantly supported by the entire order to make the necessary pre- for business and launch people sproistad, to the new post of Danton, but official circles, we Military Party in Peking and the stating that s sam of $500,000 On May 22, he went into the Olab inter at The Hague for the learn, have not yet displayed and just later a friend arrived, duration of the war, Hitherto their attitude. Nearly all the ver
hey were talking for about half Switzerland has been represented asculer papers, however, hayo an-hour when deceased came in, in the Netherlands by the Minists, already indignantly commented || "They all fsid on the bed and to Great Britain.
on the sabisot.
All Qulet in Peking, The Intest news to hand is that all is quiet in Poking.
parations. The laiter replied would be granted when the fantaa gambling carenus is received, but that no money could be spared till then. Hence the despatch of the scoops has been delayed.
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