1914-11-04 — Page 5

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1914.

BY TELEGRAPH.

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(Reuters Service to the China Mail.)

THE PROGRESS OF

THE WAR.

THE CHINA MAIL.

BY TELEGRAPH.

Turkish literal. He Annly trusted that Russia would show the same spicit.of conciliation in this affair as Turkey, in tho interests of the two rountries."

M. Sazmoff, after listening to the frand Vizier's tolegrain, replied to the Turkish Charge d'Affaires (Fahreddin) that Russia fortaally denied thin her feet took the hostile initiatike, and said that it write too late to begin my negotiations aliatsoever. JF. Sazonoff mblod that if Turkey bad inetely expelled all the German functionaries in her Army and Nayy then fly would it bare been posible to open regestitions with a view to satisfying the sufferers from treacherous agression on the Russian epasts. Fahreddin's declaration had not changed she situation, he would receive his passpårts on Monday,

M, Suzonod, after hearing Turkey's reply on Sunday, said it was unsatisfactory, and be ordered passports, to be hundvik to the Turkish Charge d'Affaires. The latter, with the Entasy, loft yesterday,

WHAT RUSSIA REQUIRES.

Lášnax, Nov. 2. 10.27 pån. Renter's Agency learns from Diplomatic sources that the Turkish for the reparation of the acts of war committed by her.

BRILLIANT TRANSFERENCE apology, in order to be satisfactory, must be accompanied by guarantees

OF TROOPS BY THE BRITISH IN FRANCE.

CONTINUOUS FIGHTING: HEAVY LOSSES.

WAR

WITH TURKEY COMMENCES.

H. M. S. MINERVA ENGAGED AT AKABA

AN EYE-WITNESS NARRATIVE.

Loxtos. Nok. 8. 1 p.m.

An Eye Witness at the British Headquarters states: British troops From the River Aise went to meet the new Anny which it was known Gunany was raising and also to fall on Antwerp and releuse it from the besieging troops. The first, #linost entirely composed of cavalry. approched the north woust, then more infantry and guns; next new Formations and lwavy artillery,

Thus the enemy was atticked long the whole B of operations fund a now complexion put upon the battle, which biváme a raging svete.

of the lumviest Sghting yet engaged.

It resulted in mense bosses to the Germans,

The British daily took prisoners, and twice recovered batches of British who had been taken by the enemy.

The British and French guns colloned most effectively, But, we lost Consilerably from the Heavy Howitzers.

The most notable day of the Battie was the 2nd ult. V south of tye, when we silener the hesite batteries and severely repulsed their infantry, while to the north, was advanced and drove the enemy

xem their trenches...

Our artillery made great excention on the retreating Germans. The enemy returned and nude fivo desperate ussaults.

They advance in faassed formation singing the "Wicht Ara Rhine," and were easily repulsed.

It was a slaughter at point blank range and resulted in a holocaust, while shepnel toro their retrening formations.

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BRILLIANT: TRANSFERENCE OF BRITISH TROOPS.

1.25 p.

The Press Bureau announces thug an Eye-Witress at Heudharters describes the brilliant fent of transferring a large body of British troops Hands in it from the River Aisne to the battle Gn the North Coust.

parellel to the Japanese when at Mukden Hinging masses of troops from the Centre to the Extreme Left Wing,

us the

The British achieveingnt was, however, more remarkable zumbers and distance were prenter.

The transference was by marching, railways, and motor-cars, and the movement was made by night-tima.

The enemy was unsuspecting although sometimes the lines were only a hundred yards apart.

French troops successfully replaced the British. ·

The Germans ferely thought ordinary reliefs wêre going to the firing line and that supply trains were inoring in the valley below,

THE FIGHTING IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM.

LONDON, Nay, 2, 7 p.m.

The communique issued in Paris to-day suya :-) The energy continued the offensive yesterday with equal violence in Belgium and the North ci France, especially between Dixmude and Lys. but, despite attacks and counter-attacks, we made slight progress all along the line, except at the village of Messines, a part of which the enemy capturad

MUSSULMANS IN NORTH AFRICA SHOW NO SYMPATHY WITH TURKS

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The Government of France lus issue an officiul statement on the It says that news Turkish crisis similar to thas issued by Great Britaire. from North Africa indicates that the Massulagins there understand the Porte's error and slew no sympathy with the recklessness of the Turks,

RUSSIAN TROOPS TO ATTACK THE TURKS.

TANDON. NOY. 2:10 p.ra.

A telegram from Tilis states that the Imperial Russian Viceroy in this Catingus, in an Army Onler says that in view of the Turkish trek on the Bussian coush and-vessois of the Black Sea teet the Emperor has ordered the Army in the Causts to cross the frontier anl'attuck the Turks.

H.M.S. MINERVA ENGAGED AT AKABA.

Lornay, Nov. 3, 2.30 p.m. The Admiralty fanounces that on the arrival at Akaba (in the Red Sax), H.M.S. Minerva found the place occupied by soldiers-one of whom was ab- parently a German-and also armed natives,

The Minerva shelled the fort nad troops.

The town was evacuated and landing party proceeded to destroy the fort, barracks, post office and stores.

There were no British casualties, but some loss to the enemy.

RUSSIA CONFIDENT.

Losos, Nov. 3, 5.20 p.m.

A telegram from Petrograd states that the Tsir, in a Manifesto, says that" Bassin will receive with perfect tranquility the fresh arres sion of the ancient, persecutor of Christiruity, and that the valiant armies Jet Russia will triumph.

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EGYPT UNDER MARTIAL LAW.

Faxes, Nov. 3, 5.20 p.m.

A legram Frou Cairo states thus General Maxwell. in a proclara- tion, say Thu British Government has ondered the to take control of the miliary c control of Egypt, so as to ensure the protection of the country, which is under martial law fron to-day.

AN IMPERIAL LOAN FOR AUSTRALIA.

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Loxtos, Nov. 3, 5.20 p.in,

A telegram Iron Melbourne states that it is announced that she Imperial Governtrent is assisting Australia with the loin of £20,000,000.

A NEW BRITISH WAR. LOAN.

LONDON, Nov. 3 The Daily Telegraph states that the Government is shortly issuing t war loan of £200,000,000 sterling, redeemable in ten years, at 4 per cent.

MARITZ'S REBELS "SPLIT UP."

Loxoax, Nov. 3, 7.20 alin.

A message from Capetown says that Maritz's rebel following has been split up into small bands who are wandering aimlessly near the German border. Wholesale surrenders are expected,

Maritz has been wounded.

THREE BRITISH MERCHANT SHIPS CAPTURED.

Cosoor, Nov. 2, 10.10 p.m.

Lloyds Agents at Para (Brazil) report that & Gerinan steamer has Eanded the passengers and craws of the steamers Vandyck, Hurstdale and Glanton, captured by the German cruiser Karlsruhe.

THE BRITISH FLEET AND PRINCE LOUIS OF BATTENBERG.

LONDON, Nov. 2.

Admiral Sir John Jellicoe has telegraphed to H.S.I. Prince Louis of Battenberg that the whole Fleet has beirl with the deepest possible. The Germans attempted a great effort against the suburbs of Arms regret of his resignation of the post of First See Lord, und adds: “We which, however, failed, as also did attacks on Liboos and Questioy. lock to you with the greatest loyalty, respect and gratitude for the work

We made slight progress in the region of the Aisne, in the direction you lave done for the Navy.".. of Tracy-le-Val, to the north of the Forest D'Aigle, as well as at certain points on the fight bank of the Aisne between, the Forest D'Aigle and Boissons.

Above Vailly an attack against" our woops holding the right bank also failed.

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The same result attended nightattacks on the heights of Chemins- des-Dames.

Renewed activity by the enemy's heavy artillery was noticeable at Rheima, between Argonne and the Mense ind on the heights of the House. It bud no appreciablo result, however.

The enemy also made an ofensive reconnaissance movement at Nomeny which was repulsed.

We progressed in the Vosges, and, besides recapturing the rights dominating Colde-Saint Mirna, occupied. positions in the Bandesspt district from which the enemy had bomburied St. Die.

Nov. 8. 3 a.m.

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THE ADMIRALTY AND GERMAN HAYAL METHODE..I

Loxbox, Nov. 3..

The Admiralty, in an announcement regarding the North Ses declines that mine-laying under a neutral flug, and reconnaiseines by trawlers, hospital ships, and retitrul vessels are onlinary features of Geraan naval warelto. The announcement indicates the "route to be followed by trading ships, and adds that any deviation, therefromí, even for a few miles, will be followed by fatal consequences.

A GERMAN TRICK.

Forged Letter About "Atrocity."

BY TELEGRAPH. VICTORIA

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NEW TERRITORIAL BANK.

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The Financial Department has given its masout to the establishment of s. Territorial Bank provided its capital is proved to be iicient,

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NEW BOND 19SUE.

The Finacial Department has issued · new Goverment bonds bearing hand- some intereat and redeemable in ose

year.

HONGKONG LICENSING BOARD.

The Licensing Board met this aftortiounat the Council Chamber. There wero present: the Hon. Mr. Claod Sever presiding, the Son. Mr. Hewett, C.M.G., Mr Alabaster, Mr. R. W. Cradock, 35. R. A, 2. Eird, and Mr Woodcock, Secretary.

The hotel licenso of the Grand Hotel bald by Mr. Baiohmatn wu refused nad the application for the transfer of the license to Mr. A.B. Crow was held over.

Mr. Georgy Green, the licensee of the Criterion Bar, was called and infimed that his license would be granted for one year. The Chairman said that he had been asked to wara Mr Green that there- had been report of a disturbance at the Criterion Bar une right and he desired to any that should there be further disturb Ance the question of the withdrawal of the license would be considered.

H. Ruttonjee, of the Royal George Hotel, Kowloon, was also called and the Chairman said that it had been mentioned to the Board that he had coesiderable frontage n two roads on the ground floor and it appeared that the house did not have a proper chice so that visitors to the hotel going in could not find any entrance to the holel, except through a door on one of the roads where there was a stair-cano going op and a book on a shelf. » If anyone went to make enquiries or engage a room or at for a guest they could not find anyone ou the place without going into the billiard room or bar..

Mr. Ruttonjee said that there had been na utice under the staircase for the last three years.

The Chainman said that there had been to attice at all but merely a heap a dilapidated furniture. One of the conditions upon which the, ficouse would be granted was that an office should be erected

Mr. Kuttanjee agreed to do this.

Replying to Mr. Hewutt, Mr. Kattonjes

said that he had lived on the premises for

the last

15 YELTS, and he had a manager

who could speak English.

The license of Tao Tar Wing for the Stag Hotel was also hold over.

The application of Mr. R. A. Uschiman for the Station Hotel was withdrawn.

The following licenses were granted: James Harper Taggert, Publicau's Licence, Hongkong Hotel.

Robert Herbert North, Publican's Lienee, King Falwand Hotel..

George Green, Publican's Licence, Criterion Hutari..

Thomas Reid Nicol, Publiena's Licence, Imperial Hotel.

-H. Buttonjer, Publican's Liceura, loyal Geege Flotal.

W Gallagher, Publican's Licence.

Belle Vier Hotel.

F. A. Chopard, Publica's Licence, Astor Houas Hotel,

P. O. Paruster, Hotel Keeper's Adjuret Licence, Peak Hotel.

Rack Cynetsuki, Hotel Keeper's Adjunct Blueben, Tokio Hotel,

Tokuzo Vynetsuki, Hotel Keeper's Adjunct Liconee, Somers Hotel.

Ellen I." J. King, Restaurant Keeper's Adjunct Linenes, Cafo Weismann. Ltd.

Robert Howard, Restaurant Kieper's Adjunci Liconés, Alexandra Cafe"

Kyojino Subaru, Restaurant Keeper's Adjanet locure, Haranoya Hotel.

Sobichi Toshizawa, Restaurant Keep. er's Adjunct Licenco, Yoshizawa Hel

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A violent offensive movement in the region of the "Asuo between Bayeenlinnais and Vailly completely failed.

TURKEY ATTEMPTS TO EXPLAIN.

Aplony which attracted partiplar at:ep-sarely incredible that anyone should have The letters and visits mentioned and the tion, both because of its peculiar ateity been guilty of some pointless such circumstantial character of the incidente And because of the fact that a facsimile of laborious alguity as to play amar

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