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The Hongkong Telegraph
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VAIR.
November 2, 1918,
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November 2, 1917,
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NOVEMBER 2,
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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
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CHURCH SERVICES.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
AUSTRIA SEEKING PEACE,
ENVOYS RECEIVED BY THE ITALIANS.
TURKEY TO LAY DOWN'ARMS IN ALL THEATRES.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE WESTERN FRONT.
Hard Fighting Continues.
Paris, October 31,
On the Western Front there is hard fighting. Freneb troops are round Guise. Between the Serre and the Aisne some program haa been made, but the Germane maintain a stubborn resistance, there baing frequent counter-attack. Ou Taesday the French brought down 20 enemy machines. — Havar.
Americas Progress.
· London, November 1. According to an Austrian official wireless message the High
London, October 31. Command states that the armisa early on October 29, by means of
An American official message says:-We advanced our lines:
■ parlementaire, communicated with the Italian Army Command.
Every effort is being made for the aroidanos of farther aseless northward of Grandpre and secupied Bella Joyense farm.
bloodshed, the cessation of hostilities and the conclusion of the armiation.
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A German Report.
London, November 1, A German cficial wireless message saya:-- Hostile attacks from The Italian High Command at frat ameoad an attitude of unmistakeable refusal, and it was only on the evening of October 30 the Datch frontier sa far as the Scheldt broks down before
that the deputation was permitted to crose the fghting line for the Lys front preliminary pourparlers,
Turkey's Surrender.
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London, October 31. It is understood that Turkey has offered to lay down arms in all theatres and to release all British prisonere.
News is momentarily expected of the opening of the Dardanelles and the seeupation of Constantinople by British naval forces,"
The Break-Up of Austria-Hungary,
London, October 31.
The break-up of what was Austria-Hungary is eo rapid that the question is being asked with whom will the Allies negotists.
Following the announcement that the Czech Council controls Prague absolutely, come news that the Generale commanding at Agram have placed all their tropa at the disposal of the Croatian
Council.
Garmen newspapere accept the situation philosophically. Their comment may be summed up in the remark :-"Austria-Hungary is now a phantom. We stand alone and mast make the best of it.
German Bohemia Independent.
Amsterdam, October 31.
THE U. S. ELECTIONS.
Presideat Wilson Criticised by Republicans
London, October 31.
Interest in the elections in the United States on November 5 of the whole of the Representatives, one-third of the Saaste and Governors and Legislatures in the States is intensified by the vigerens reply of the Republican leaders on the 28th inat, to President Wilson's appeal for the election of a Democrațio Congrsas, The Republicans therein declare that they stand for pesca by ristory, not by negotiation. They accuse President Wilson of aiming si Autocracy, desiring full power not only to settle the war bat so reconstruct American industry on the basis of universal Free Trade, thus giving Germany advantages she would never be able to obtain
militarily.
MARITIME WAR RISKS.
Reduction in Case of Armistice.
London, October 31.
The Press Baresu says the Board of Trade anucances that wer A message from Vienna says German Bakomis has declared its risks on esrgo will be decreased fity per cent, in cases where vessels independence, with the seat of government at Rschenberg. It has sail during an armistice between belligerente. elected the Germen Radical, Herr Facher, as President,
Flume Headed Over to Croats,
Amsterdam, October 31.
A message from Badapost anys the Hungarian Governor of Fiams, upon instructions, has handed over the town to the Groats.
The Allies and Austria.
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Parin, October 31.
The French Press maintains that, as required from Bulgaris, -Austria must give the Allied troops free passage through her: territory. The use of railways cannot be permitted to not as a soreen protecting Germany-against attack from the south. In Paris, Count Andrassy is mistrusted. The Entente cannot impede the progress of subject races towards liberty. Count Andrassy's manoeuvre in saking for a League of Nations is for the purpose of escaping complete surrender.-Havas.
Demonstrations in Berlin."
London, October 31.
Beater'e correspondent at Amsterdam says it transpired that Independent Socialist members of the Eriobatag addressed £ve demonstrations in Berlim on Sauday, which were suppressed.
Herr Liebknecht demanded the establishment of a Government which would aoite the workmen of all countries within International Socialism.
But Ledebour warned bis beaters to prepare for anything, seking them to be ready for action."//
Marshal Hindenburg demise the reporta that he said the German Armies could only resist for a short time. He says this is
·antrus, and adds “The German Army and Fleet will not cspitulate.”
A MESOPOTAMIAN VICTORY.
Seven Thousand Turks Captured.
London, October 31.
A Mesopotamia official message says Fighting on the Tigria, begun on the 24th inst., ended on the 30th inet with the capture of the entire Turkish force there. The prisoners are estimated at about seven thousand, and a large quantity of war material was also captured.
BATTLE OF YSER."
Fourth Anniversary Celebrated.
Paris, October 31.1
The fourth anniversary of the Battle of Yeer was celebrated by
• great demonstration in a theatre at Havre. M. L-brun, the Minister of the liberated regions, presided, paying a tribats to the loyalty of Belgium. M. Cooreman, the Belgian Premier, expressed thanks for French hospitality, saying Belgium will not forget.—Hapas.
THE ITALIAN FRONT:
Austrian Army Giving Way..
Faria, October 31
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In Italy, the Austrian Army is not broken, bat is giving way astride the Piare. The Twelfth Army under the French General Greziani; commanding a mixed army, is advancing along the river in the Jirection of Feltre.-Hävas.
TO RESTORE DEVASTATED FRANCE,
Paris, October 31. President Poincare received at the Elyste, representatives of the fund raised in England by the Allies' Relief Committee for supply- ing seeds, implements and live stook to the devastated distriota of France
BRITISH DESTROYER SUNKS
London, Octob
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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE PEACE OUTLOOK.
Austria's Latest Move.
Amsterdam, Oct. 30
A message from Vienna states: Austria-Hungary has communicated the contents of Count Andrassy's note to Mi. Lansing to the Allied Governments, requesting "that they agree to the proposals and to support them in Wash- ington Count Andrassy on Oct 29 telegraphed to Mr. Lansing and confirmed Austria-Hungary's complete accept- ance of President Wilson's, declarations. He said "We are in complete harmony with the endeavours of President Wi- son to create safeguards against future wars and to create a family of nations. We have already made preparations to enable the races of Austria and Hungary to determine and carry out unhindered their future constitution in accord- same with their own wishes." He called attention to Emperor. Karl's unswerving endeavours towards pesce since" his suo- cession.
Austrian-Germans Furious:
Amsterdam, Oct. 31 Austrian-Germans are furious at Count "Andrassy's re- presentations to America and reiterate their claims to self- determination.
The Kaiser and Abdication,
London, Oct 31
A message from Berlin states: The Kaiser has told s amber of members of the Reichstag that people must not think he had decided to stay on the throne and added that if the moment game when the interest of Germany demanded it be would abdiante unhesitatingly, but the moment seems not yet come. It is generally admitted that abdication "when it takes place" will be in favour of the * Crown Prince's eldest son, necessitating a Regency Council
headed by the Chancellor.
Ludendorff's Successor.
Amsterdam, Oct. 31.
A message from Berlin says: General Groener has been appointed Ludendorff's successor
New Hungarian Premier.
Bales, Oct. 31. Count Hadik has been appointed Hungarian Premier,
„Turkey's Unconditional Surrender.
London, Oct. 31.
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Turkey has agreed to at armistice, Reuter is informed that Britain has officially received, definite peace proposals from Turkey which are regarded as tantamont to uncondi- tional surrender.
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Fighing in Budapest.
London, Oct. 31. Renewed street fighting is reported from Budapest in which rifles, zachine-guns and bayonets were used, there being numerous casualties
"Alsace-Lorraine Diet Summoned."
Amsterdam, Oct. 31.
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A message from Strassburg says, the Kaiser, has sum. moned the Alsace Lorraine Diet to meet on 12th November
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TREATMENT OF PRISONERS,
London, Oct. Following the impressive debate in the House of Com- mona intense public indignation at the treatment of prisoners in Germany is strongly voiced The newspapers warmly approve of placing the release and repatriation of all prisoners in the forefront of the semirting dráma! It was statod during the debate that Austria bad treated prisoners mandalay the greatest complaint being antut Germany, Turkey and Bulgaria"
THE ITALIAN OFFENSIVB.
Attack on 100 Mile Front!...
Rome, Oct. 30; The Allied offensive on the Piave has hitherto, resuited in our prisonering over 20,000. The attacking front is now over a hundred kilometres from Grappa to the sea. The 3rd Italian Army, under Duke Aosta, has begun to advance and has established bridge-heads on the lower- Piave at Salgareda, opposite Zenzon, and Santo Don-di-Piare. The sivance of the 19th and 8th Armies threatens, from two two directions, Vittorio the enemy'.only outlet to the Vene- tian Plains from the Brenner Fass
A Rapid Advance, "
London, Oct. 31, "An Italian communique states: Eastward of the Piave we continue to advance rapidly, sweeping away the enemy. wib vainly attempts to stem our march. The heads of our columns have reached Serra Valle, Ursago, Glarins and Odelro. Our cavalry has been launched on the plains and some squadrons have entered Sacile. The 3rd Army is brilliantly overcoming strong resistance between the Piave and Monticano. The opening into Ponte-di-Piave was car ried after a vørý fierce action. We have occupied Asiago. Thousands of prisoners and many captured guns are still uncounted. We liberated numerous Italian war prisoners, whom the enemy had heavily worked on the lines of cam- munication.
Later.
The Italian offensive is rapidly becoming decisive Cavalry supported by machine-guns and cars, barrassing the retreating enemy, reached the region of Sacile, half-way between the Piave and Tagliamento. The breach on the Five front song to be the result of the brilliant strategy eo successful in France, of hammering the enemy at different points, concealing the real thrust until the last moment. A further advance is expected as the struggle bas assumed the character of open warfare
British Enter Asiago,
London, Oct. 31.
A British Italian official mesage states: Our advance continues. In yesterday's operations the Northamptonshire Yeomanry, operating in advance of the infantry,, prisonered 200. The 3rd Army crossed the Piave to the southward of the 10th Army, which with the 8th and 19th Armies. "has advanced rapidly. The 8th Army occupied Vittorio, Aerodromes at Tansue and Pordeno, and dumps at Sacile ale afame while 10,000 hostile infantry were attacked from the air near Sacile and scattered in all direction's The British under General Pennella. Commander of, the 12th Italian Corps, have entered Asiago.
Infantry's Wanderful Endurance.
London, Oct. 31.
A · British-Italian official message states: The Tenth Army continued its advance all day, British cavalry," co- operating with Italian cavalry, reached the western out- skirts of Sacile. The 14th British Corps reached the Livenza at Francenigo. The 11th Italian Corps occupied Oderzo We advanced practically the entire length of the objective planned by General Díaz in October. The infantry's energy. and determination is beyond all praise. Despite lack of food, and sleep and the constant fighting the 37th Italian Division, and, the 7th and 23rd British Divisions have advanced with- ous relief to their final objectives. 24
The Royal Air Force did excellent work, dropped over · twa zona and fired 20,000 rounds of ammunition with good results. The Sacile Pordenone road is littered with killed, wounded and debris as a result of their attacks. Eight enemy aeroplanes bombed yesterday were found destroyed Pon. Godega. aerodrome Two British are missing. The British operating on Asiago Plateau ontered Camporovere and captured the heights of Montecatz The 10th Army bas prisonered over 12,000.
Debacle La Progress.
Rome, Oct. 33. Austria's official announcement of the evacuation of Italy comes rather late. The fact is the retreat is in conse quence of the defeat of the Austrian army after a desperate resistance, Corespondents point out that the capture of Mount Rosen resulted in cutting off Archduke Francis Joseph's group of armies from the armies operating in the
mountains. The debacle is in progress..
ON THE WESTERN FRONT.
London, Oct. 30, Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports: There nothing except out-post and artillery activity. We prisonered a few and inflicted casualties in raids in the neighbourhood of Lequesnoy Our patrols progressed at certain pointe northward of Raismes Forest.
A French communique states: South of Guise we carried several enemy trenches and approached the road from Gaise to Labrie and Lavieville We continued the offensive between Bañognes and Herpy. Liveliest fighting is progressing west of St. Fergeux, several counter-attacks being resisted.
A French communique states: The enemy last evening violently counter-attacked west of St. Fargaux, but we main tained our positions In two days our 5th Army prisonered- 1.453, including a Colonel. of the Guard of Cavalry and three Battalion Commanders..
The Press Bureau states: The Independent Air Force ́attacked on Tuesday night two important chemical works." at Mannheim with good results, also blast furnaces at Bur- bach, railways at Thionville and Offenburg, and the aero- drome at Hangenau. Direct hits were obtained on all the targets
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig states: We shot down eighteen aeroplanes and drove down revan moontrollable. Eight British are missing. Night-bombers dropped 121 tons and one has not returned.
HOME POLITICS,
London, Oct. 31
A meeting of fifty Unionist and Liberal members of the House of Commons supporting the Government has passed a resolution that the return to the party system during the reconstruction period would be a national die aster and urges all parties to continue the trace The Labour Party has not yet determined
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In this event of dissolution most elaborate preparations are being made to enable foldiers to vote
St. John's Cathedral, Hongkong-****
23rd Sunday after Trinity, Krist November, 1918. Holy Com munion (7.50 am) Malins (11 a.) Responses: ⠀ Farial. Venite: Russell. Pralma: Kol- way. Te Deum : Oiköle in F Jubilata: Jones (12th morning) Hymns: 424, 555. God Savs the King, N.B-Psalm 15, varEDE 1 7, in unison. 16, veIVOS 1.6. 9 & 12 in unison. Hyman 429, versen 2 & 6, in unison. Hymn 555, verses 1 & 5, in unison. Holy Communison. (12 noon). Evensong (6 pm). Responses: Ferial. Psalms: Crotch and Hervey. Magnificat: Smith (17th morning) Nune Dimittis: Monk. Fymos: 478, 208, 437 N.B.-Psalm 18, verses 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 19, 25, 29, 81, 38.47, and 50 in unison. Hymn 428. verses 1 and 4, in unison. Hymn 208: verses 1 and 3, in unison. 417, vaISOR 1, 38 in unison. N.B- Organ Recital on Monday, Nov, 11th, at 6 pm.
St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon.
23rd Sunday after Trinity, 3rd, November, 1918 Holy Com- munion after Morning Service. Morning Prayer 11 am. Res- ponees; Ferial, Venite: Russeli. Psalms: 15 Kelway, 18 Felton, Obant 102 W. A, 17 Turls, Chant 103 W. A. Te Deum : Blissett Jubilata: Wickes, 3rd. Morning. Kyrie: Mendelssohn, Hymas: 291, 58, 249 (Part 3), 557. Evening Prayer & p. Responses: Ferial Psalms: 18 Chants 104, and 105 W ̈ ̈A. Magnificat: Mornington, Chant 361 W. A Kane Dimittis: Bog- thoven, 27th Morning Hymns :- 332, 319, 470, 151 God Save the King
Union Church, Kennedy Road.m
Sunday Services November 3rd, Morning 11. Hymns: 128, 592, 217, 218. Psalm 148. Even- log 6. Hymmi : 599, 391, 252, 293. Frescher: Rev. J. Kirk Maconachie. Sunday" School at 3-30 in the Lecture Hall. St. Peter's Church, West Polat.-
Sunday 3rd November, 1818. -8a.m Holy Communion. 11 am...
Morning Prayer and Hermon, Prascher TheVen. Archdeacon - Barnett.
Peak Church:-Holy Communion
at 8.15 3.m.
The Gospel Hall-(No. 10 and. 12 Pedder Street). Weekly Services:--Sunday. Breaking of Bread, 11 aim: Gospel Most- ing. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Exposition of Scripture, 8 p... Thursday. Bible Class 8 pm/ Friday, Bible Class for Ladies, 5.50 păm Saturday, Prayer Meeting. 8,
p.m.
Wesleyan Methodist Church, -Wanchai, -- Sunday Morning Service 10.15 am. Bunday Evening Service 6-p.m. - 20 Soldiers and . 'Sailors' Home Arsenal StreetSunday Even- ing, Gospel Services 8 pm. St. Joseph's Church, Garden Road,Mass and Bernon at 10 m followed by the Bene diction of the Blessed Sacra-- mpus.
"Roman Catholic Cathedral, Glen- shly-Low Masses at 6; 7; and 9.30 am. High Mass at 8 s.m), 5.30 p.m.-Benediction of the Blessed Sacraznent. *.. First Church of Christ Scientist. -MacDonnell Road, Sundays, 11.15 a.m.Wednesdays, 5.30 p.m..
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