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REUTER'S T↓ LEGRAMS,
MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT SHANGHAI,
CZECHS AND HUNGARIAN RAID AUSTRIAN CONSULATE,
One of the latraders Shot Dead.
(From Our Own Correspondent)?
Shanghai, August 16. There was a mysterions affair at the Austrian Consulate on Wednestas at daybreak, when three Czechs and one Hungarian gagged the watchmen and ransacked the office. Two of the three sened to the Secretary's bedroom and one of them presented a revolver at him, demanding the keye, but the intruder was shot It is reported twice, dying on the downstaire verandah. that he was shot by an accomplice who remsine at the Consulate. The other secaped.
The Dutch took over the Conalste at seven o'clock in the morning.
NEW OFFENSIVE IN THE WEST.
British Attack on a Wide Front.
London. August 15.
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AUGUSTA 16,
1917.
四拜禮 號大十月八英港香。
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE POPE AND PRACE.
Vaticaa Proposals Outlined.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
CHINA AND THE WAR.
Enemy Shipping Taken Över.
London, August 15. Reater's correspondent at Shanghai saya that the Chinees neval authoritise have taken over three Austrian merobantmen in the harbour. There were no disturbances. The vessels are not damaged. Up to the present 18,000 tons of Austro-German shipping have been taken over.
THE RUSSO-RUMANIAN FRONT.
More Hopeful News.
London, August 15.
A Russian wireless messige states:-The enemy occupied a height to the west of Okas. The Ramenisas repaleed attacks in the Uasinu Valley. The enemy did not attack yesterday at Focsani, Our counter-attack drove out the enemy who had penetrated our trenches near Bredebeni.
AN INTERESTING PROMOTION,
London, August 15.
In the House of Commbar, Mr. Monisgn announced that Major Field Marshal Sir Douglas" Haig reports:-We attacked early this morning on a wide front from the north-western outskirts of Carter, who exposed the medical defects in Mesopotemis, has been Lana to Bois Bago, ath-east of L13. We carried the first lines promoted to the reuk of Leutentant-Colonel.
and at all points are satisfactorily progressing. We completely crashed cönuter-attack esat of Cite St. Emilie. The French have We repulsed gained farther ground north-west of Birschoote. raiders east of Kleinzillebeke. The weather is atormy, and there is heavy rain.
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Fine Work by the Canadians.
London, August 15. Reater's correspondent at the British Headquarters says:- The Canadiens attacked at 4 30 this morning on Hill 70, dominating the rise of ground north of -Leas. The position was very strong and was literally honey-combed with trenches, redoubts and isolated poeta. It was wired to an extraordinary degree.
It therefore seems pretty certain that there will be bitter and prolonged fighting in this district, assuming that the Hans are topal to their traditional policy of promptly counter-attacking. The weather is not ideal for infantry attack. The night was showery, with the result that the ground was in a sticky and mashed condition, difficult to advance over.
The principal advance was from the Chalkpits, north-east of Loos, which gained such an evil repate during the battle in Septem- ber, 1915. To-day's operatione necessitated a considerable degree of changing front and deploying of flok, in all of which the battalions employed had been very faily rehearsed. Of course, in addition to the movement I have indicated from the Chalk pits, there was a general advance along the whole battle front.
The first rows that has come back is very satisfactory. The Canadians have pasted forward on a front of over 5,000 yards, to an extreme depth of about 1,500 yürde.
- London, August 15. AFrench commanique says:-We made appreciable progress west of the Dixmude Bad, in Belgium. There was a most active srtillery duel at night on both banks of the Mense. A enemy attack west of Hill 304 wee repaleed.
THE EX-TSAR'S MOVEMENTS.
"London, August 15.
·Renter's correspondent at Petrog rad says the ex-Taar and family have been secretly removed from Taara koe Selo to a destina- tion which will be anabunced later.
On Political and Military Grounds.
Lindon, August 15.
Reuter's correspondent at Petrograd says that complete secrecy sbroaded the removal of the Imperial family, which was resolved upon in the middle of July, upon political and ailitary grounde, by the Provisional Government, without consultation with the Soldiere' and Workmen's Delegator. The Government tok every precaution to sasure a safe removal.
OUR NAVY'S GROWING EFFICIENCY.
London, August 15.
Colonel Repington, writing, to the Times describing a visit to the Grand Fleet, saye that the vestness of the armament leaves beholdere dumb. The efficiency of the Fleet is one hundred per coot, higher than at the beginning of the war and fifty per cent. higher than at the battle of Jutland.
THE KAISER and submarINES.
London, August 15. Mr. Gerard, the former American Ambassador at Berlia Gootinaing his revelationa, describes an interview he had with the Kaiser, in which submarining was discussed. The Kaiser ssid that submarines had come to stay and that International Law no longer existed. Herr von Bethmann Hollweg agreed, declaring that a person travelling in an enemy merchantman had no cause for complaint if injured.
PREMIUM BONDS.
London, August 15.
The Government has decided to appoint a Select Committee to enquire into the question of issuing Premium Bonde.
U. S. TROOPS IN LONDON.
London, August 15,
A huge and enthusiastic crowd witnessed the march of American engineer troops in the West End. The Stars and Stripes. and the Union Jack were everywhere. Their Majesties took the salute at Buckingham Palace, and Dr. Page, the American Ambassador, at the American Embassy. The Cabinet meeting was adjourned in order to allow the members of the Cabinet to see the march up Whitehall,
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE WESTERN FRONT.
Splendid Work by the Portuguese.
London, Aug. 14
Field Marshal Si: Douglas Haig reports: Heavy artillery and te fire repulsed an enemy anack eastward of Westboek We improved gar positions on the right bank of the Steus- beck. The enemy twice attempted raids custward of Laven- tie and were immediately driven utby the Portuguese, after sharp fighting. They repulsed raiders, estimated at three companies strong, eastward of Neuve Chapelle Des pite the enemy's 'aggressive tacties our long distance aero- planes reached and bombed their objectives and machine gunned infantry. They brought down seven and drove down four enemy machines. Two of ours are missing.
A French communiqué says: The artillery dael is some times most violent in Belgina and on bah sides of the Meuse. Enemy raids at different points have Keen easily repelled.
A wireless German oficial report states; Strong Allied enemy attacks in the Western theatre are preparing We took prisoner a large number of Puriuguese at Nepre Chapelle. The French twice unsuccessfully attacked south- ward of Nauroy. There is increased, artillerying on the Aisne front, in western Champagne and northward of Verdas The French have brought up strong forces at Verdun, especi- ally artillery. We repulsed attack, at Firey. We shot down oine seroplanes.
AUSTRALIAN LABOUR UNREST.
London, Aug. 14.
Mr. Holman, Premier of New South Wales, has received a telegram that the wharf labourers and coal miners are pot participating in the strike in New South Wales, but it is thought the gas workers may come out. Many men re- main loyal. A limited transport service is being carried on and the public is supporting the Government.
THE STOCKHOLM "CONFERENCE;
London, Aug. 15. The Labour Executive has selected 3r. Henderson to be head of the delegates to Stockholm.
Later.
The Labour Executire passed a vote of confidence in - Mr. Henderson, a telegram from Stockholm said the Confer. ence would be consultative not mandatory.
The Executive passed a resolution that in the opinion of Labourites they should be represented at the forth coming conference in order that the Party's opinions should not be misunderstood or misrepresented and it regretfully noted the Government announcement of its intention to re- fuse passports.
The foregoing resolution will be submitted for endorse- ment at the adjourned Labour Conference to be held on the 21st inst
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RUMANIAN OFFENSIVE DEVELOPING.
Landon, Aug. 14.
A wireless Russian official message states: The Ruman- ian troops continued their counter offensive and occupied the village of Slanie and dislodged the enemy from the heights south-westward of Grozeciti. The offensite is deve loping. The Russo-Rumaniaas repulsed attacks in the direc tion of Focsani and also in the region of Maksimeni.
A wireless German official report says: The enemy is beginning to yield in the mountain area in Ramania be tween Tratus, Patna and Sereth
ANOTHER GERMAN OUTRAGE.
London, Aug, 14.
The savagery of the Germans in Belgium is again illu- strated by the fate of the Belgian athlete Van Rentergem, who has been shot at Oudenarde on a charge of espionage after being dragged through the streets at the end of a long chain. His guarde grossly maltreated him and spal in his fuce. Van Rentergem was most courageous and did not complain.
GERMANY, HAVING trouble witH THE POLES,
London, Aug. 14.
Reuter learna from a trustworthy source that the Ger- mans are most uneasy about Poland owing to the storm over the arrest of the Polish General, Pilsudski, and the failure of the attempt to recruit Poles, anent which it transpires that out of six thousand Polish legionaries less than fifteen' per cent. took the oath of allegiance.
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Rome, Aug. 14 The Vatican is most optimistic over its un pouce 222012-
ao Liverzituent will absuurety retuse to discuss the Nole. Que propušals suggest luat begium, delvis auu Kumania should be restored and that there should be a peaceini sulu- lin ut digase-Lorraine, Urèntio and rolsud. The propvošia also suggest cusarmament, the formation of a supremus court of arbitration for the solution of future conflicts between asuvas and so adnexations and n midemnities except
jar cases, standing Belgium and some of "the breach and Servias regions waca na been more severTIý damaged. -Lac Auto propuses the sviution of ausser-Lou- rame, we rentano and Træste according to the aspirations of their peoples compatible with the general situation, "aiso the restoration of the ancient kanguom of Poland Bel- gam and the occupied French departments in exchange tor he German colomes. Finally it propeses itperty on the seas. The Pope cues statements recently made by leaders, of the belgerent Governments to prove that their views are not irreconcilable as believed.
A Cuid Reception.
London, Aug. 15.
The papers give the coldest reception to the Pope's proposals, which are regarded as the results of action by Austria, prompted by Germany, endravouring to make the most of the advance in the East for bargaining. It is felt that no course but rejection is open to the Allies, unless they are prepared to throw away their future, Indications point to Germany having failed to secure peace through the Socialists and now wying through the Catholics. Ir emphasised that the Allies terms are quite compatible with the Vaticin proposals and that there is not the sightest prospect that the Allies will abate them,
America Turns a Deat Ear.
Washington, Aug. 15,
It is unofficially stated that the Pope's proposals in- clude suggestions for the reduction of armaments and the. the Pope bas declared that the angurips to all belligerents the Pope has declared that the mujuries to all belligarents are so great that no reparation is possible except the return of werntory. It is already evident that the proposals have Jallet on deaf ears in Washington, where diplomatic circles regard them as inspired by Germany with the object of. splitting the Allies in the discussion on war aims.
GRAVE SITUAȚION IN SPAIN»
Authorities lake Drastic Measures
London, Aug. 14.
The news from Spain is scrappy but there are indica tions that the situation is serious. The latest telegrams speak of order being restored at Barcelona and Sargossz by the most stringent measureg. There have been numerous arrests. Strikers blew up the railway near Bilbao, resulting in a train fallug over the embankment. The casualties are not mentioned. At another place the railway line was removed.
Anarchists Active.
Madrid, Aug. 14.
The Minister of the Interior' states that disorders have occurred in various quarters of the town. The troops vigorously repressed them. The military commander has issued more stringent orders in consequence of disregard of his conciliatory orders. It is reported from Bilbao that business has been suspended, communications impeded and listurbances suppressed by military charges. The Premier said: We are face to face with an anarchist movement which makes no demands and entertains no, political hopes from a change of Government.
INDIAN TEA SALES.
London, Aug. 14.
There were only 7,864 packages offered at the Indian tea sales yesterday, con5rming the view that a real shortage is to be expected before the close of the year unless further tonnage can be allocated for te: The demand for low grade tea has been revived, while the zmand for € st quality has slackened off.
RUSSIAN STATE CONFERENCE.
All Parties to Meet at Moscow.
Petrograd. Aug. 14.,
M. Kerensky to-day revived the scheme of holding a great State Conference at Moscow, including all partics, classes, and communities, to be held in the small Kremli o from the 9th the 27th inst. About a thousand will participate. M. Kerensky opens the Conference with a comprehensive exposition of the situation.
General Brusiloff's Farewell.
Petrograd, Aug. 15. General Brusiloff in a farewell message says: I should have liked to remain with my soldiers for I am firmly con- vinced that Russia will recover from its sickness for the happiness of the country and liberty."
ANOTHER AMERICAN LOAN FOR THE ALLIES,
Washington, Aug. 15. Congress will shortly authorise a new loan to the Allies four billion dollars.
TRAIN DISASTER IN RUSSIA.
Petrograd, Aug. 14.
Sixty were killed and one hundred and fifty injured in
a collision between a passenger and a goods train midway between Petrograd and Moscow, owing to a pointman's
error.
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TELEGRAMS.
(Reuter's Service To The Telegraph.")
THE SILVER MARKET.
Lbodon, August 14
The price of silver is 42jd. There is continental baying. The market closed firm, with buyers.
AMERICAN TELEGRAMS.
The following telegrams sre | from the Manila Bulletin ----
Amended Food Bill Adopted.
Washington, August 4 -Tis Bouss has adopted the amended Food Bill and the measure now seams certain of enactment.
A. Dramatic Potsdam Meeting.
Washington, August 4.--The Secretary of State, Mr. Lansing, in an official statemen; "tu-zizht de- clared that the administration had knowledge that Berlin was aware of the contents of the Austrian ultimatum to Serbia, 18 bcare prior to its delivery to the Serbs,
At the conference summoned at Potsdam to consider the matter, the decision was that the time was ripe for war. The Kaiser. was disposed to sacept the offer of mediation made by Sir E 'ward Grey, then British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. At the announcement of hĩa vieŵa, YOR Moltke, then Chief of Staff, von Falkenhayn, Minister of War and von Tirpits, Minister of the Navy, threw their swords on the table and tendered their resignations in the event that the Kaiser insisted apon parrying out his views.'
The Kaiser then agreed to boatilities.
Oklahoma to Suppress
Anti-Draft Riots- Washington, August 6.—-Late dispatches from Oklahoma state that the sati-draft riots" which have broken out in several parta of the State will be suppressed at all costs..
It appears that Indiane and Degroes are responsible for the riote, and in their attempts to doły the authorities they destroyed bridges and telegraph lines be- tween several important points in the State.
Armed posses immediately set ont to apprehend the rioters, an der instructions to shoot to kill, in the event of encountering resistance;
U.S. and Through Passengers,
Washington, August 5.—It has been decided by the Government that no through passengers ON. Tessela calling at Honolulu ar Manila will be allowed to land at those ports, a Department of the Treasury order to this effect. having been issued yesterday.
This step, which will prevent ary passengers from landing at those places unless they be porta of destication, is taken, it is un- nounced, to prevent posible. communication with the enemy as to caditions obtaining there. Ships Still Under Construction Selzed.
Washington, August 5.-All ships now being built in Ameri- can yarde, over 2,500 tons, hava the been commandeered by government, and orders have been iesaed to hasten their completion. The Russian Situation.
- Chicago, August 9-Elihä Root, who has just returned to" this country after beading a Government mission to Basis states that the reports as to the seriousness of the situation in that country are greatly exaggerated. Chicago Schools. Won't Ban Kaiser. Chicago, August 2-The city school board has refused to delete a page in one of the books owed in the public schoola, which copisina an article Isading the career and achievements of the German Keiser.
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