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THE CHINA MAIL.

NEWS OF THE DAY.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

On the back page of this issue will be found seme intaresting nows items.

naval fortress - Heligoland! The German' survivors, picked up niuh! Luken is prisoners to England, de-] clare that the British firing, was oi | such terrific accuracy and force that most of the men on the decks of the German warships perished." The German Fleet has long been looking! forward to and toasting, to "The A shopkeeper at 28 Quran's Streuth Day" when they would enconnterrupted to the polics that he has lost Caml, of course, vanquish.) theworth of clothing. British Fleet. For several thousapis of German sailors and for at least four of their ships "The Day" he come and gone-but the victory in with those that abided their time and boasted not. So far, therefore, the British Navy has good reason to feel gratified by the result of their engagements with the enemy, and, with that spirit that becomes un Imperial mace, we can look forward quietly and hopefully to farther en- counters with the Germans."

MRS. BROWN IN HONGKONG.

How Brown could leave No. 3 Real Ro, quit ploping and in a week to erine to vich's place w this and threo und tan a rook is beyond are, as he Jones fors leaving Poplar. maya, saya she, **Nothing will fit but bitterness for: E hear there's ■ heap of Chinese fu ricors thro Howasilever I'll stick to Brown through thick and thin says, for he 17e been a good husdend to me all

A annoncement of interest in the shipping community of Hongkong in particular and the public in yuneral in pablished sa page 8 of this issue.

Two myal birthdays aro colebrated to day. H.. the Emperor of Japan was born on August 31st, 1879, and H.M. (Queen wilhelmina of the Natherlands on the xyme day in 1880.

During the night a thief broke into Bracside and stole from the room of a lady quest two clocks vod a silver VALO, watchman was on dạy in front of the

house, and the house bags were at the hack, but it is not knew how the thier Įrasaaged to sea įm

Mr. Rocks, the vol'known aviator, has just exped & serious mishap at Scarborough the bad hoped the least low altitude?" when bis engine stopped. In planing down ho atoided the crowd, which was thick on the mods, and landed on a

row, slut deserted strip of sand, jus beneath the cliffs, onbest.

A royal saluto of wenty one guns was

long and will continue to be, wrea Amonga Chiarsa farriners says 1. for you see I bis proud like ngin to teacups and ich when I got there, which Chias, and promised to sond her some ŝno

I never did expect to see along.of h ving that, malt rem sickness that awful as felt as if I was goin' to give orory thing to the all right, but dreadful hot slthough aurry shaiks except tay cinthen. Wall we arrived am I ever come the Blessed piaco, for, what with that feller Brew oils a com a thro' the door" and them boys which they're all grown up men every one and old enough to be my father, shhough sa maid to Mrs. Smith the policeman's witą, says 7 pot for a mine of moder woli Thave a Chinamin for a father. I

g never should hold hond

d up after it Well to them "boys." the English they talks is fakeful. I don't understand

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word they way, what with their Figens,"

Sabby," and "Candles" its enough to

deiro a woman out of hut sansen; Brawd ways be like them, and that they're very clever men, but Down'r wes injil know they lav't any respect of people's nerves a I shan't forget the first time tror went in one of then oheers, Brown," I says when he ared' me to go eat "Iheror was carried un a man's buck Before and I sint going to

"Staff

Ways hev b gin now." |siût exactly on a man's back, but its a kind sening he was a la-ghing at me I said I ut chair between two Conlurs, Wall,

you

BY

MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 1914

TELEGRAPH.

(Router's Servide to the China Mail.)

THE PROGRESS

THE WAR.

OF

PARTICULARS OF THE

BIG BATTLE. -

STATEMENT BY EARL

KITCHENER,

CONTINUED SUCCESS OF

THE ALLIES. ·

GERMAN COLONY CAPTURED BY THE

BRITISH.

As to the manner in which the British soldiers are comporting them selves, equally gratifying proof is | furnished if the statement issued by Earl Kitchener. Our soldiers have galiantly shared in repelling the tre- mendous efforts made by Germany to enter France. With their French Allies they have successfully opposed the vastly numerical superiority

would look at it fast, anil when I did avo the best and by far the larger pro-

it. I ang "Do you mean to call that cheer why it's like a great, handbox with portion of the German Army nud

Lea My I. " there aint room for two it." Reserve forbes The Germans adopted frul this morning from Blackhead's point big sticks ron chrough it, and boride." in honour of the Emperor of Japan's Ob me," says he, Laughing, walk cho aggressive and the result birthday. The Japanese warships in the and you will ride" after a deal of talk I said I'd try to get in ju-t to please him, although proves that the French and British harbour were not dcorated in usual then two coolers was a laughing fit to kill The Right Hon. Mr. Hargours, Secretary of State for the Colonies, has surrendered to the occasions owing to their being themselves, but just as I was again to announces that Apia, in German Samoa, gave at least as much as they got on such action and on the understand step over one of the sticks, they hoisted Expeditionary Force sent by the Governor of New Zealand They still hold their ground well, anding that no salutes or decorations are up the chear and come werry bigh to upset Saturday. with the assistance of -reinforcements allowed in time of war.

which give me quite s. torn, and then, when they lifted it up a little way and I should continue to do so. British

uned to get in under a young -awoll passing calls out, which it don't my much home and British Imperial troops will

rice outside, soon be to hand and the "invincible"

for his manners, saya ha, Get on pand Missus, sleng of the coach- man," and Brown laughs and mys Com German Army will then know what

get in. old woman." It's not so easy La you think," says 1; nowsumdevart managed to the cry and pursued defendant through head from one of the sticks as they let to crawl in after getting ons rap on the

Special constable E. Silva chased a Chios on Saturday whores in possession of a gold ear pick, which he had snatched from the person of a Chinese lady. Silva

the Botanic Gardens altimately seizing

him in MacDoneli Road.

Mr. Melborno sentenced the defendant so six weeks' imprisonment.

HONGKONG VOLUNTEER

CORPS.

Corps Orders by Lient-Col. A. Chapman V.D.

18 5,14.

RESIGNATIONS 120.

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the thing down again, which is come on my toe orfal hard at the same time. Wher

I

was inside at last up they jerks the this

and starts off at å trazendựng rate-- "Brown: Brown 1" I acresma out, for couldn't see him us. was a dodging among

THE BIG BATTLE.

LONDON, Aug. 30.

STATEMENT BY EARL KITCHENER.

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Losnes, Aug. 30, 4.45 p.. statement describing the British share in the four days" battle, which

Through, the Official Press Barn, Earl Kitchener has issued

started on August 23rd.

During this period the Alles were odespied in restating and check- the people on the pavement to keep uing the German advance and withdrawing to new "lines of defence," with me, "I don't go asethur foot further The Battle began at Mons on Sunday. The German attack was stubbornly

"All unless you keep along side of me."

On Monday the Germans made vigorous efforts in superior murabers

to present the safe withdrawal of the British Army and drive is into the fortress of Mauberge. This was frustrated, The enemy's losses on both dave far exceed ours.

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The British retirement proceeded on the 25th lash with continuou fighting, though not on the scale of the previous two days..

By night of the 25th the British Gorcupied the line Comtri-to Lecateau-Londrecies.

It was intended to resume the retirement at daybreak on the 26th. ins., but five German Army Corps attacked and the fighting was so close and fierce that it was impossible to carry out our retirement the afternoon. This battle was most severe and desperate. The troops extricated themselves augnificently under the heaviest fire.

it is to fight against something ap-was put on duty at the time, but responded pronching their uumerical strength. Before, that time arrives the Germans may advance somewhat nearer Paris, but it seems more probable that the Russians will be nearer Berlin. Al- ready the enemy is weakening lu central Belgium 'and treking off to-

right" he says, and be did stay by me, but pressed and repeated but completely checked by the British- front. warda East Prussia where nasistance

bless you I thought they'd have scrooged H him two or three times, other cheers is much needed by their compatriots,

would pass so cinee. Well at last we who have lost Gumbinnen, Tilsit,

got to the Gardens and very vice Allerstein and

they uther important

was, which they prispe lealle but bit too high up, and too much German towns, to say nothing of The following men are struck off the on alant. Brown pointed out two big thousands of men and a verburtos, ater 18.8 14. Pte. G. E. Ince the Governor', but I don't remember strength of the Corps-Eta WF Warhouse which he said was the Prison and large number of guns. In fact, the lated 15.8.14. Pte, W. Dobinson dated which was which We didn't stay long a

the Garden, bat after his started to go Russians are acquitting themselves. The following men are permitted to home bot scoming down that hill. I got most gallantly. The Belgiar's ond-resign on leaving the Colony :-Gr. W. frightened and asked Brown for to take to

Hay No. 2 Section-Artillery Battery dated eatNonsense," says he, "you nes tinue to withstand successfully the 11.14 Iron, 1. Worster, J. Bauch, comfortable where you are," so I stops in attacks of the enemy and everything Scouts Company dated 29,8,14. Sapper but at the same time I called out "Take are what your adoing of, cooler," but bless points to a spoely termination of their B. K. Halley Engineer Company dated 30.

Since the 28th, inst, the British have been anmolested: They have 214.

my life the words was hardly out of my misfortunes. In every respect the The resignations of Pte. G. W. Rogers mouth before the front one come down rested and have refitted after their exertions and glorious achievement. Allies have good reusum to feel Scouts Company and Sgt. B. F. Chapman his knees just like Ginger the butcher's To-day the Frenchrach bore the brunt of an attack which was repulsed. Laft Section M. G · Cox, dated 11 5.14, and pony, usod to, at our corner in Poplar On the 28th, the British Cavalry Brigade, under Colonel Sir Philip jubilant, the flowing tide of victory 99.7.14. respectively, are cancelled. once a wook. In course I came out faster | Chetwode fought a brilliant action against the German cavalry, is with them awl the decline and

than I went in, cutting the side of my nose |; with a stone and tearing all the gathers not fall of German pretension is bust

of my hat brown sille as Mrs. Willisins approaching,

give me sfore I left homo. I was a night I lay in the road. What's up," says Prown, coming along eid- of me."! Look Pte. B. C. Grg and Pro, G. Makinat yer work. mys 1, indignant; "this la jointed the Corps on 22nd and 26th inst., what you call riding en coolers backes, in PRINCE OF WALES RELIEF FUND:ctively and are posted to Brouts it?"Get mp." he says, "and don't lay

Company

there" With that I go np, bát anither Miza DOT

"any other men ever gets we in a cheer again.

I walked every step of the way home, feeling all the tims that id as was obliged for to take some thing host to relieve me when I got inside: but it's a wonder the house, wasn't sure,

(Konigsberg is bien capital of East Prussia. It is one of the most import for if that "Come thro' the door and the aut towns of eastern Germany and in a fire furters, forming one of the other buys hadn't been and all gone to go must powerful stronguolds of the German Empire. It also celebrated on and drink “Gin" and toss," and only account of it university, whow world-wide reputation dated from Kant, the left one old Chinaman to take care of the great philosopher. Konigsberg is one of the commercial and industrial centres of HOL house, which I hope sa Brown will stop it

their wages

eastern Germany, Hemp, fax, tow, and timber as exported in large quanti.- ties; the principul industrial' products are iron and ironware, yazuk, WOFOR textiles, shoddy, chemicals, "leader, and” amber.j

CORRESPONDENCE.

*(To the Editor of the "Cuina Man")

BONAKON, 31 August, 1914.. Dear Sir,-May . through the medium of your colu ans, le allowed to bring before the notar of the Hangong Volwaters nd Hongkong Volupte Reserves, a schema for the donation nf. a bacdsome sim from the Corps tu the shore fund.

TWAVE.

Ple. N. L. Smith, Scouts Campany, ie granted leave of absence from the Colony for one month from: September 1st 1914.

#DINED.

• DETAI

To furnish guard tonight. Centro Soc. tion M. G. Co; to-morrow, No. 1, Section Artillery Battery.j

Orderly Officento night, Lieut, C. Smith; to-morrow, Lieut. C. Willson,

Orderly Bargent to-night, Sergi Cooper: porrow. Sergh Crawford

-JAUTIEN.

PARAIVER.

In future #D N.C.0, of ach Section or I believe some 550 members are to receive pay at the rate of 19 per day and Company of the Group coming on duty for it is felt by many that every man should their 3 day tone will be detailed to attend give the amount su due to bim towards the at Volunteer Head quarters at 6.30 p.m. elief of the families of the of our men to take over bedding for their Sections on who will buya forfeited their lives and limbs the afternoon press to their first night in the Empire's caUSE.

of duty. Biost of thows now under attas in Hong kong are in receipt of s«laries ng In menid Parades fur to mogus September ist. times and am sure bare no wish to k 6,0 Recruits of Group 1 under, upon the 12 a day sa an extra source of Sergt. Major, Bemainder of Group 1 income, but would gladly have it over, Ender D.0°LI. Instructor, doubtless with such premonal donation se 1. p.m. Recruits Groups 2 and 3 voder, may be whhis chair means, in the hope of Sergt. Major. Remainder of Groups 2 and allerintung the sufferine cansequent upon | under D.C.L.I. Instructors. the horrors of wal

* We suppose Irs. Brown Toenas A compradore

+Same balucination in Mr. B's mind with regard to "Chin Chin Joes."

"UNEMPLOYED COOLIES.

The strategic position of ourselves and the Affies is that, whereas decisive victory for us would be fatal to the enemy, a continuare of the Anglo-French resistance can keep in closes grip of the enemy's best troops and can. If prolonged, lead only to one conclusion.

"XONIGSBERG COMPLETELY INVESTED BY THE RUSSIANT.

LONDON, Aug. 29, 5.15 p.

It is officially munguteed that the Russians bave completely invested Konigsberg.

J

THE COMMAND OF: THE ANGLO-FRENCH FLEET IN THE-

MEDITERRANEAN.

LONDON, Aug. 80, 12.40 p.m. The Official Press Burea communicates the information that Admiral Boue, de la Peyere has assumed the command of the Anglo- French Floot in the Mediterraneat. Admiral Sir Archibald Berkeley- Milne has returned Home.

The first drafts of the 100,000 anemployed THE WAR.

coolie immigranta dispated from Singapore to. China Lived in Hongkong Lazbour

Admiral Berkeley-Milne's conduct and diapositions regarding the On duty Tuesday September 1st Group Fosterd y and today Japanese German cruisers Goeben and Breslau (which micceeded in passing up.. THERE can be no doubt regarding

Last evening brought 600 and the Bina Officers on duty Tuesday Sept. Int. Funnel steamer which arrived this morning the Mediterranean to the Dardanelles) have beon the subject of carefu the authenticity of the news that bus

Capt. Scott; Cept, Ruseall and Lt. Kenad on board 3,000, Only in for examination by the Admiralty, with the result that the measures taken MOUNTED ON CARDBOARD AND arrived of an important naval sagage- | present mubilization, and should this prove Section Artallery Battery; to-moTO, No, allowed to land at Hongkong and then Admiral Berkeley-Milne were approved in all respects.

To furab Guard to-night. No 1 instances

of a Typhoon

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May I ask your readers to give the idea their conesderation and support.

nort

BIOFNIW.

Officer to night, Lirst. C. Willson, to- Livst. Herrington Orderly Sergeant tonight. Serut Crawford, Lo morrow, Cutpl. Yoong.

ment between British and German correct about £600,0.0 could be contri. Section Artillery Battery, Orderly warships and there can be no doubt ulso of the fact that the Germans were Beverely defeated in the encounter. This is no "North Sea rumour" of the kind prevalent at the outset ot hostilities; it being a statement confirmed by the most reliable

Yours in thfully.

ALLEGED FRAUD BY A COGLIE.

A Chinese coolie, formerly in the employ

HONDENG Yousteen BəzarVÝL

YDE DUTY AT LAW CRUZTE.

were the

immigrants

only when they had sati-fed the author ties that they were able to provide their own livelihood Most of the males will went queurs. Spremljanks were provided to 17an-bip the remainder to boats leaving for Canton tonight.

A Chinese has been sent to the

Thesday 1st September No 1 Company Now, 2, 3 and 4 clips, "

Wednesday 2nd September No. 2 Com-Government Civil Hospital suffering from pany No. 2, 3 and 4 Sections No. 1, 3 and Sefl

Thursday 3rd eptember No. 1 Company marien received theagh being knocked down by a dust cart awed by the Sanitary Friday 4th September No. 2 Company Department. The colla has since been No-1, 3 and 4 Setons, Now: 1, 2 and 4 Beatit

Sampixy,Eth September No. 1 Company di-charge. An old Chinese woman who Your Hondan Satu 3 y sight, while the at emped to alight from a trocar in Des

our way is to thom, provimal nach Injuries that she also had tå be taken to hospital.

and unimpeachable authorities. The of the Sanitary Depaziment, has apparent engagement took place last Friday is boon Laving a gay time with the aid of morning when, as the result of money demanded from Chinese riddata for brilliantly concerted action, three preimen mosquitoes which Held he had German cruisers and two German as to skaf und with him the Bubly Gtli Beprember No. 2 Company

was hawk throe titties No. 1 and 4 Sectiona destroyers were sank, while another in which revenci se mogul centre SER German cruiser got away ablaze and payment under pensity of being

reported to the Sanitary Afthority. and in a tinking crudition." complete were the British pre-Inspector MeHardy has reason in hellove with wab equipmere the right

district during the pat wook and fand right hand punt only and for those parations and no effective their he has oficised his mailing" in the past that

Central wit Estern dutrica. He wa

Members are remisded that when risk

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LEAVE

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A ZEPPELIN CAPTURED..

"LONDON, Aug. 80, 8.40 p.m.

A Zeppelin bombarded Mlavo station in Poland. The Bussines hit the Zeppelin sad captured eight of the crew, also two quickfires and explosives.

ENTIRE · HUNGARIAN REGIMENTS 'SURRENDEN.

Losvoy, Aug. 80, 19.25 p.m.

The Russian offensive movement continues along the entire front. The Bussian successes have been particularly brilliant near Lemberg where they have taken 4,000 prisoners and 18 guns. They also sur- rounded entire Hungarian regiments, who surrendered

GERMANY WITHDRAWING TROOFS FROM BELGIUM.

********** LONDON, Aug. 29, 9.25 p.m.

The pipe, 15 miles in leath, German troopa pussed through Belgium for the south west to the A dapatch from Antwerp saya that last night 180 trains filled witk

which Chorshill popes bring victory that not one of the Brities charged in three instancia só day before losra i- gzendir inejašin the day on which jứn tha sen, is short compared with the pipe. Bvidently due to Hussin a rapid advance. The German force in Erus. Petardest from the Arghs Pravin oil we stint trasporting one army corps and full equipment This is Use which nowo mosta Baku, the | sole has also been reduced to a minimum.net

LONDON, Aug 30,- 4.50 am.

· Signallers wili tænde at Murray Extlery. Sen, a distance of pol taile... Over: € 03 It is officially reported at Antwerp that the withdrawal of German at 6.30 pm on Tuesday the

Beylamber

million gallons of all pass through this troops is becoming strongly marked in the province of Antwerp." Part of for. Lastedstid.

Limburg is already clear. gigantic pipa

are Draen, Patent medicines, do. vessels was lost, while our ensualties were comparatively trivial And Za, Queues Road, HONGKOX. this decisive victory occurred in close proximity tu Germany's greatest Hongkong, July 22, 1912.

Mr. Wood Bar Imok the ones until ring after com firarder that this charger isight be an Dad to demanding money by menace

Canplan Fra, with Radom, m the B sok