REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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OUR FIGHTERS THANKED.
work and peril of the smaller craft of the Fleet had nover ended. They were numbered by the thousand and their hard- ships and dangers were barely realised, yet the fruits of their action were enjoyed by the population of the British Lales. There was not an ocean, sea, bay, gulf or estuary used for commercs which was pot patrolled by ships of the British Navy and the great danger of the task was pro- -claimed by the casualties, which, proportionately, were equal to the casualtice of the Army. Yet through it all the com- mand" of the sea was maintained. (Cheers).
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1917.
Mr. Lloyd George next paid a great tribute to the mer- cantale marine. Before the war it was difficult to get men to join the mercantile marine on account of the better con- ditions on" land. Yet, despite the strain, hardship, "terror" and peril which had multiplied,since the war there bad not boen found one man straid to return 10 ses. (Cheers). De also warmly tributed the services of fishermen in trawler not merely round the coast but also in the Mediterranean, He cited striking instances of heroism by trawlers against. submarinos and declared that never did our sailors, whether of the Navy or mercantile marine, sbow greater grit, Cour- age, determination on humanity.
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Turning to the Army the Premier said: The Expedi tionary Forces had increased from originally 100,000 to over three millions. It was a great triumph of organisation, but was only rendered possible by the heroism, and self sacrince of the Old Army, the finest fighting troops in the world. (Choers). By the end of November, 1914, France was saved- and Europe-but there was hardly a man left. The Old Army had gathered the Prussian spears in its breast and," in perishing, saved Europe (Cheers) It filled us with pride that we should belong to a race producing such men. Never" bad British courage been put to such a test, never had it so, triumphantly endured. He marvelled at the endurance of our men who confronted the most highly trained army in the world. Despite our scant opportunities for training we had time and again defeated veteran armies formidably on- trenched. He referred to the expiaraace, shown by the Balonika and Mesopotamia forces, the latter of which had
• restored British prestige in the East, and by the forces in East Africa Everywhere those men had proved worthy of the great country to which they belong and the great army in which they were enlisted. Mr. Lloyd George quoted the opinion of one of the most brilliant members of the Imperial General Staff regarding Generals French, Haig Lou Maude. Beferring to Sir Douglas Haig this authority said: "Splendid as the fighting qualities of our troops ba.e been 'our success has been largely due to Sir Douglas Haig's power of organisation, persistence and forethought." Be- futing the German calumny that Eugland is fighting her baltics through others, Mr. Lloyd George said that seventy- five per cent. of both men and casualties were English. Scut- Jand had done its share, Ireland made a distinguished cou- tribution and Wales bad just beaten the record in voluntary -- recruiting.
Beferring to the Dominions' part in the war Mr. Lloyd George said: They have contributed between 700,000 and 800,000 men. What does that, mean 7 Five times the number of our Expeditionary Force. "llow well they fought, those citizen armues-the ready, resourceful courage of the Canadians, how it saved France and the British Army at the second battle of Ypres, how on the heights of Viny they swept the for from a position where he had defied the greatest armes of the Allies for two or three years. Then men of the Southern Sea, of Australia and New Zea land-the tenacity which enabled them frat to capture the precipitious rocks of Anzac and to cling to them for muntbx and to capture Poneres and Bullecourt. Then the men who came in smaller conungents from South Africa how they cleared Delville Wood with their daring. Then the noble sacrifices of the men of Newfoundland-L' could not give, a catalogue all these achievements without detaining the House 'boyond the limit Then Lädin, how bravely, bow loyally they supported British arms. The memory of the powerful and which they readily accorded in our hour of trouble will not be forgotten after the war is over and when the affairs of India'come up for examination and action, Onir colonies throughout the world, how ility have helped. Never has the British Empire shown greater effective unity. It was regarded as a dream by many, now it is a fact and a powerful fact fashioning the history of the world and the destiny of men
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AGED PARENTS.
JAPANESE ARMS.
Their Supply to China.
Pensious for Those who Have Lost Sons.
The Minister of Pensions an-ı
FIGHTING IN SOUTH CHINA,
Result of Operations'in Hunan,
The Intelligence Barean at
to
LICENSING SESSIONS,
All the Applications Granted.
AN ADDRESS TO CHINESE
The Coming Unity of Nations, In an address at Provideno B. I, before the Chinese Studen Alliance recently, Dr. FaunKCÍ Tokyo, October 14.-Soon after
The Licensing Board met in President of Brown Universit the organisation of the new Minie-
the Council Chamber this morning declared that the people of Chit stry by Premier Tuan Chi-jai the Chinese Government made over-nounces that it has been decided Canton sage it has just been consider the renewal of licences are essentially deurocratic, trus tares to the Japanese Government to extend the provisions of the officially advised regarding the for the following year. The chair worthy and of an administracit Order in Council and Royal military activities that have taken as pocupied by the Hon. Mr. nature, and be found a mute fer the supply of arms and
Warrant of March last regulst place in Hanan since October 12, Claud Severn, O.M.G, and there bond between Chins and Amerit. ordnance about the middle of July last, says the Japan Times, a ing
"There is really but one worl" the grant of pensions to the the report giving a summary of are also present Sir Paul Chater,
C.M.G., Mr. T. F. Hough, Mr. A. Baid Dr. Faunce. There is o semi-fficial organ. The Japanese j
widows and other dependents of actions up to the 27th.
Shelton Hooper, Mr. A. Mao-western and eastern world. Es When the Hansa forces ware sailors and solciors, so that the Government accepted the pro poest of the Chinese Government parent or parents of a man who has holding Heusnchow Market on kensie, Mr. H. Porgy Smith and first thing that the America and submitted the matter to the died as a result of the present war October 12, they were attacked by Mr. Ch.4. Woodcock, (Secretary). students, as well as the Chine There were no new licences students, should learn, is the uzy Diplomatic Council when Mr. may, if they are or become wholly the enemy, and a battle of four Kei Hara, a member of the or partly incapable of self-support days' duration took place, in which asked for, but, as will be seen by of the world. When the Ame Council, raised opposition to the from infirmity or age, and in the Hananese secured the sdran- the het given below there were can boys and girls go to schol, In the engagement of two new licensees, the houses for they are taught geography of he proposal on the ground that the pecuniary need, be granted a tage, supply of arme and ordnance to pension at such rats (not less than October 13, Regimental Com which these were applying being world with separate maps, drawn the Northernera would tend to 38. 6d. or more than 15%, a week) mander Fa Lisng-tsao, a brother Point Hotel. The following wased from the rest of the world.
the Grand Hotel and the North
on different scales and disconnet-
the list of applications:
**This socounts for the fapt tat Publican's Licences-James the American students have litle Harper Taggart, Hongkong Hotel;
giving support to the Northern the Minister may determine, of the Military Governor, Fa partisans and would have the re- according to the circumstances of Liang-tao, fighting for the North, salt of prejudicing the principle each case, notwithstanding that was one of the several hundred of of the Government which follow. the parent or parents were not the enemy who were killed. The Job Witchell, King Edward/conception of world anity. The ed the attitude of absolare dependent on the sailor or soldier/Canton Expeditionary Force to Hotel: Frits Albert Chopers, American universities, however, assist Busan arrived a few dara Actor House Hotel; Frank Ed makes them realise that the wald presence of Chinese studenta at- later and was assigned to the
two
before he joined for service.
ing China's request. Already Granta made under this con- negotiations for that purpose have session will in no case have effect been opened with the Chinese from a date carlier than Sept. 1, Government through Major-
1917. General Saito, senior Military Attache to the Japanese Legation in Peking.
Latest Canton News.
writes under date of October 30 Our Canton correspondent
14
Hotel,
CORRESPONDENCE.
[The opinions expressed by corres- pondents are not necessarily those of the "Hongkong Telegraph."}
indifference and fairness towarda with each other in China's politics, who has so diod. who may have right wing of the army in action:ward Hall, Paleos Hotel; Joshus is large and that, apart from he the two opposing esotions vying The parent or parents of a man
and the Kwangai Force, arriving Brook, North Point Hotel; Wil- State of Rhode Island, there are The opposition raised by Mr. been or may hereafter be pension-
lism Barker, Grand Hotel, Bara has compelled the Governed under the provisions of the on October 20, to the left wing.
other parts of the world that re- ment to drop the question for soid Order in Council or Bogal strength, ettasked the right wing
Hotel-keeper's adjunct licences.quire study. The Northern Army, in fall-P. O. Penster, Pesk Hotel; some time since, but the problem Warrant at a rate less than 15 of the Southern forces on October Hotel; Kachaze Uyetauki, Tokyo closer to one another either in "Since we live on a shrinking Tokako was recently revived between the week, may, in like circumstances, 23, and the Southernere soon Hotel; Teoi Tez Wing, Steg friendship or in hostility. Travel Upeteuki, Nomara globe all nations are really coming constrict, and Mr. Bars, be granted an increase of pension turned to the offensive, killing Hotel; Jubachi Tads, Kowloon by land has increased its speed influenced by persuasions from at such rate as the Minister may nearly 500 of the enemy and Tei; Tokatero Miyajime; Suehiro ten-fold in the last century, and within and without, has come determine, irrespective of the capturing about 200 rifles. The to withdraw his strong op-amount of their dependence on position and instead take an the sailor or soldier before be left on October 24, but they were licences.-D. M. Goodall, Wise coming physically near. What enemy attacked the Southerner"
travel by seas has increased ita Restaurant-keeper's adjunct observing attitude towards the joined for service.
speed fire-fold. All' lands are easily repulsed by the Cantonese question. The Government All pensions now current of a force.
man, Limited: Sei Ishiyams, will be the result if they fail to meanwhile has been carrying on smaller amount than 3. 6d. a Sinos October 12, the Northern Iroha Hotel; Mre. Nellie Babbage, come closer in mutual under: negotiations with the army week will be raised to that rate, gide has had more than 1,000 Alexandra Cafe; Schichi Yoshi-standing and sympathy? This authorities and other parties con and in fatare mo pension to killed or wounded, while the Yone Hamura, Haranoya Hotel; understanding
sawa, Yoebizawa Tokuhachi; Mrs, conference should mean a better cerned, and as the result of the parente will be less than 36. 6d. South about 250, negotiations has decided on meet-week,
between Joe Yame kawa, 47, Praya East, leaders of America and those the At Paobing, the Huaan troops were driven out by the Northern
The whole of the above were young men and women who se troops because of lack of numbers granted, no case of police object to be among the future leaders of and have retreated to Tao-chision being brought forward.
400,000,000 people. pon. They have, however, joined and the North Point Hotel, the have visited in the Orient, no In the case of the Grand Hotel
Among all the peoples that I up with the forces of Kwangi new licensees were brought before other so aroused my faith and and are operating to reiake.
the Board and asked a few admiration as did the Chinese, Paohing In this connection the Chinese
customary questions. Government declares that the phical relation between
her
There was some consideration of the Orient. If the Japanese are Your people are the Romans of purchase of arms and ordnance and Japan 18 well - 08
the licence of Mr. Yone Hamars, of like for the relative situation of the two
a complaint having been made Chinese are like the Romans, from Japan is intended
the Harunaya Hotel, Praya Eset, versatile,
the ancient Greeks-
keen, effecting the unification of arme countries in the world's situations,
· ogile—the": ordnance in the
as follows:- Chinese and has swakened to the import- the first step to ence of realising the outstanding Governor's departure for Shin
Just one day after the Civil to certain happenings there.
by Sanitary Inspector allen, 35 solid, tensoione, trustworthy, army as carrying out a thorough reform question of introducing 8
After Mr. Allen had been heard can endure for 2,000 years must administrative, any nation that in the system and organisation thorough reform of her army Tachan reached Canton. The the lesser he had written, it was precepts of Confucius are singu Hing the mandata dismissing the and the Board had considered be rich in moral character. The of the Chinese army, which system. For the furtherance of Provincial Treasurer transmitted decided to renew the licence, the larly like the maxims of Benjam necessity China has keenly felt in that purpose Chins has decided view of the lessone furnished by on purchasing arms and ordnance the telegram to him, and enquit Chairman pointing out to the in Franklin. The democracy of the European War, with a view from this country in order to whether he would recogales it. licenses the care which had to be the Chinese is ancient and
Wong Shui-kee, the envoy sent exercised in the conducting of ingrained. to perfecting the arrangement of carry out the unification of China's national defence. In arme and ordnauce which forme by the Tuchun to compromise the premises. pashing that purpose the reform the foundation of the reform with Mok Kin-yu, has wired from
Local self-government has Swatow stating that after 60 and unification of arms and ordof military system and organise-
always been practised in China, discussion be bas
and whether the government be Dence in the Chinese army is ation of Chine. And in return for earnest
called monaroby or a republio, matter, of imperative accessity as the supply of arma and ordnanos scertained that Mok is not the first step of gradually effect which Japan will ofer gratis he has made, and is willing to obstinate on the whole six demanda
the real epirit of the people is ing the reform in the eyetem of according to the loan contract,
democratio; in hard-headed com organization of the array. Such China promises to supply Japan
negotiate concerning them.
mon sense, in thrift, and love of The Commander of the 25th being the true intention and pur. with steel, iron and other mater
education, the American and the been
Chinese have much in com.MOE. pose of the purchase of arms and ials necessary for the ordnance Xunnan Regiment has
The Chinese are an example to all ordnance from Japan, the Chinese manufacture and farther Chins ordered to bring his army to attack Government is in need of buying will engage a number of Japanese the force at Waiohow. The gun Chiuchow in o-operation with
natione in their capacity for 6-large stock of arms
patient toil, their respect for the and army officers as military instruct- ordnance of latest style involving ore to give the Chinese soldiera bosts of the northern squadron
To istest military training in modern yesterday left to render assistance. Sanitary Board held yesterday, certain very definite gifts to make aged, the honour paid to home an immense sum af money.
and family. But America has A telegram from the headquart the question was asked:Has to Ohina and them ara now being begin with, however, China will military education. purchase mainly gune and small
ere of the South Hanan troops any examination been made to The authority referred to en-urgently requests ammunition ascertain if alum is being used in conveyed through you. gane to be supplied to thedorses the idee of the departure garrison armies in and about made by Chius as a matter to be treppi, slating that the Northern excese of 10 grains to 4lbe of dynamic that she deeply needs. "We can give Chins a moral Peking which is expected to greatly congratulated for the two most up-to-date arms, while the The raising
troope are fully equipped with bread to give ita white colour?" Whatever religions dogmas you amount to no insignificant sum of countries, because such alliance Southern soldiers have only about important question is likely Christian faith
of this Tory money. On the settlement of the will, besides enhancing the 200 asrtridges each.
may hold, you know that the forms of the negotiations between closer and friendlier relation-
has been a the two Governments the purchase ship between the two neighbour independence movements, the in- bakers to use alum in making institutions, creating literature Owing to the ramours of farther that it is the general castom of remoulding society, creating novel impression tremendous toros in western life, will be made in the form of a nations, do great benefits to habitants of certain parts of bread. I shall therefore consider and art, and carrying liberty to military loan, the contrast to be both countries by aiding each Canton are becoming alarmed and it a favour if you will give the people. You cannot study made through the Taihet Oom other
in exchanging man are beginning to remove their publicity to the fact that we do in this country without appreciat pany, which concern will represent factures and materials so wanted familice to Mecse and Hongkong. not the Japanese Government. by the parties concerned. Though
In this connection it is learned no details as to the quantity of ded by military officers, the
During an entertainment atten-nhemical in the preparation of conveying it in some way sium or any other ing that moral dynamic. and that because the supply of arma the arms and ordnance to be sup Tachan said it was a trick on the
one bread. and ordnance by Japan to the plied to Chins are yet available, part of the Premier to disturb the
to your own ustion. Both Peking Government is liable it is learned that the first supply harmony of oficial life in Canton
China and America in the to give rise to the prejudiced will cover 120 field guns,"
past have been isolated from other notion that Japan is going to mountain gans, 20,000 emall guns to take over his (the Tuchan's) by appointing the Civil Governor
nations by geographical situation give support to the Northerners and a number of machine guns post, but he did not think the
and by tradition. But that isola to facilitate their military com which will be made at the military Divil Governor would recognise
tion is gone forever. Esch nation petition with the Southerners, asrenule at Tokyo and Osaka,
now stands in the mid-current of the mandate.
the world's advance. Esch nation particular clause will be included The Peking correspondent of in the conditions of the loan son- the Jiji wires under date of 11th
has a mighty part to play in the Requiem Mass. tract providing that the arms and Oct. that as previously reported
We are informed by the Right font of the battlefields of Europe league of nations which is rising ordnance to be supplied by Japan the Chinese Government has
Reverend Bishop D. Pozzoni that and which shall make democracy should not be used for the par already placed an order with the At the Magistroy this morning, on Saturday, November 8, there safe throughout the world. military sick and wounded and pose of military campaign against Taihei Company for the supply before Mr. Dyer Ball, Norwegian will be a Solemn Pontifical Re- pick up the threads of her the Southerners, bat should be of a large amount of arms and man named Adolf Weston, quiem Mass in the Catholic export and import trades, an exclusively used for the purpose munitions for the use of a model was charged with being drank Cathedral at 130 p.m. for Less she seizes the oppor of anification and reform of militarmy division to be established in last night. The defendant did the repose of the souls of tunity of peace to impose such ary system and organisation. Peking, the requisition amount not appear and his bail of $5 was those who died in the war. daily regularity, thus removing terme as will secure for har al An authority is quoted as stat-ing in value to 80,000,000 yen, accordingly estreated,
All Catholics in the Colony the causes of sick headaches, The Deutsche Tageszeitung sufficiently large indemnity to ing that the object of the purchase Hajor-General Saito of the Japan- » "The CamoGS,"
are earnestly exhorted to attend bilionaness, facial eruptions and violently Jingo, bass noteworthy meet her liabilities, and fartber of arms and ordnance by Chins se Legation started for Tokyo on Owing to s change in the steam the service. A large number of ill-smelling breath. article upon the Reichstag resolu. enable her to procure the raw from Japan is more significant the 20th to negotiate with the or arrangements, the "Cameos" Catholics belonging to EL. M. tion of peace without annexation materials she must have to re-than "for the mere purpose of Tokyo Government about the are extending their sesson at the Navy and Army and to the Hong: PINKETTES or indemnity. It eays each build her trade connections? effecting the long-talked of reform matter. In case China sent to Viatoris, until Saturday next. kong Police Reserve will be pasos would spell rain to Ger. Germany is not blind enough, and unification of the Chines the western battlefield three div. They are giving complete changes present. The Commemorations the dainty little gentle-se-nature many and saka:--Have
the after all her sacrifices, to so0ept, Army. In other words, - China | isions in compliance with the of programme nightly and will to be held according to the laxatives, are obtainable mad Socialista, who prate
of in lieu of the material compensat has recognised the imperative request of France the Chinese be glad to receive "request" "Catholic Directory" on the 3rd, chemists, or, post free, 6 centa peace, of Germany being ion she must have, fins phrases necessity of forming an ordnance Government will have to place suggestions, which may be sent 5th and 6th November will be the phial from Dr. William able to meet her liabilities, con- about pesos and goodwill amongst allianos with Japan refooting another order for the supply of either to the Victoria Theatre or held one day later in each a Medicine Ca, 96 Baschuen Hondatal sidered how she is to care for her meng
on the especially alows reagra, arms and ammunition
apan, the Anderson Music Comos
| Shanghai.g
Mr. Asquith, following Mr. Lloyd George, declared that the unbounded sacrifices of men and women throughout the Empire had assured victory for the Allies.
Mr Redmond emphasised that Mr. Lloyd George and. Mr. Asquith bad expressed the absolutely unanimous senti- ments of the House.
Mr. O'Grady, on behalf of the Labourites, associated tumself with the motion.
The resolution was carried unanimously. Moving the same resolution in the House of Lords, Lord Curzon stated that Canada had sent 350,000, Australia 300,000, New Zealand' 130,000, South Africa 60,000. India's contribution in some respects had been more remarkable for they had provided troops for a much larger number of theatres of war. Dealing with the Navy Lord Curzon stated that at present there was only one small German merchant- man converted into an armed cruiser which was unaccounted for; although for the past three months she had not been heard of She was a solitary speck on the boundless occan and for aught we knew was at the bottom of the sea.
THE GERMAN CHANCELLORSHIP,
Amsterdam, October 30. News from Berlin in the "Mittag Zeitung reports that the Imperial Chancellorship has been offered
Lo Count Hertling, who is considering the acceptanés of the post.
It is significant that Bavaria is playing a prominent part in the solution of the question of the Chancellorship, thus, encroaching on what has hitherto been considered a purely Prussian preserve. The influential "Munich Post" warns the Prussians against any attempt to appoint es successor ta Dr. Michaels anybody who will embark on a campaign against the Reichstag.
RUINED GERMANY.
Jiago Paper's Wall,
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A, Seaman'ı Indiscretion.
to
ALUM IN BREAD. [To the Editor of the Hongkong " Telegraph."}
Sir,-At the meeting of the
create an
3.80
Yours sia. D. M. GOODALL, Manager, Wiseman Lid. Hoagkong, October 31, 1917,
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