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MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 1914.

BY

TELEGRAPH.

(Reuler's Service to the China Mail.)

THE WAR.

STRUGGLE STILL WACING

VIGOROUSLY IN FRANCE

AND BELGIUM:

ALLIES GRADUALLY MAK-

ING HEADWAY,

ITALY DEMANDS SATISFACTION FROM

TURKEY.

GERMAN, ATTACKS REPULSED.

LONDON, Dec. 14. 1.25 .m

THE CHINA MAIL.

BY

TELEGRAPH

CONGRATULATIONS FROM JAPAN.

The Japanese Minister of Marine bag lofegraphed to Mr. Chugebill heartfelt congratulations upon the splendid British victory clf the Falkland Islaptis..

“Mr. Chorrchill replied saying that the success was largely owing to the powerful and untiring assistance of the Japanese fleet. The expulsion of the Germans Im the Far East was complete, and their retiro would be extremely didicule and hazardous, Commerce was now free from Mózarubique to South Ameries.

CONGRATULATIONS FROM SERBIA.

LONDON, Dec. 13.

The Official Presa Bureau announces that, the. Serbian Government has telegraphed its congratulations on the Naval victory, and Sir Edward Grey has replied tendering the Government's sincere thanks, adding.-"We are filled with admiration at the brilliant victories recently achieved by the galhost Sorbians, which are greatly contributing to the success of the common cause,”

ANOTHER GERMAN CRUISER SINK.

"

LONDON, Dec. 13.

The Faris Temps reports that the Vinistry of Marine states that it is report- ed that the cruiser Frederick Kerl has been sunk by a mine in the Baltic Sea and that most of the crow have been drowned.

THE FIGHTING IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM,

Gradusi Advance Of The Allies.

Lassos, Dec. 11, 5.5 p.m.

Today's Paris communique says that the enemy displayed some activity in the region of Ypres, and delivered several attacks, of which | three were completely repulsied. The Germans sucesoded in reaching one trench in our first line. We, however, continued our progress in the direction of the enemy's lines. There have been artillery dels in the The Paris evening oficial atatement says that German attacks north-east of region of Arras utal Juvincourt. We pushed our trenches forward in Ypres and on the railway station at Aspach were repulsed.

Argonne and repelleil two German attacks We consolițlated our gaina in Varomies, where the German artillery had shown great activity, but caused no casualties. There has been some activity on the heights of the Meuse, Our progress at Bois-le-Petre has been maintained and consolidated. We cuptured Aspach railway station, southward of Thaun. There have been artillery exchanges along the rest of the front.

LONDON, Dec. 12, 19.30 any

RUSSIA'S LATEST SUCCESSES.

Luxpos, Dec. 14, 8.83 a..

A telegram from Petrograd states that it is officially announced that the Russiafia Succussbilly concluded the offensing over the whole-of-the-j frant in the Malwa region. They captured the enemy's position at Przasnysz and Ciechanow and purąked hiha towards the frontier. cavalry charge intheted heavy loss on the enemy, The Germans con tinue à desperate offensive at the Lowiez and lowo front and are losing heavily. The Russians captured a new position to the north of Bzura." The battles to the south of Crew and the Carpathians continue unchanged,

A MONTENEGRIN VICTORY.

Loxtos, Dec. 14. 8.35 am.

A telegram from Cettirje states that the Montenegrins have occupied Vischegrad and captored any prisoners and stores.

TURKS FORCIBLY ARREST A BRITISH CONSUL

LONDON, Dec. 12. Renter's correspondent at Rome reports that Turkish gendarmes, on the 11th November, forcibly streated the British Consul at Hodeidab, be having taken refuge in the Italian Consulate. The news redcbed Erythren on the 29th November, and the warship Guiliana was despatched immediately and arrived at Hodeidah on the 3rd December.

The Italian Ambassador at Constantinople has demanded reparation.

ITALY. AND TURKEY.

Italy Demands "Immediate Satisfaction."'

LONDON, Dec. 19, 3.30 p.m..

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attack by the Germans in the region of Ypres has been reputed and the The cygning daanongue trated at Paris stater that a very violent

trench which was reported yesterday afternoon to have beeg reached by the Germans has been retaken by the French. On the remainder of the front there is nothing to report."

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REPORTED. CAPTURE OF LA BASSEE BY THE ALLIES.

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A Boulogne despatch says the cupture al Vornmailles is important

as it threatens the German communications on the nunin hed to Lens and La Bassee.

It is reported that Soissons Cathedral las-been destroyed by German [artillery fire.

The Daily Mail correspondent in Northern France says the French have captured La Bassee after a brilliant infantry attack.

ENEMY'S BATTERIES · DEMOLISHED.

Lostos, Dec. 12, 0.10 p.m.

BY TELEGRAPH. VICTORIA THEATRE

|(Reuters Service to the China Ma?)

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SPECIAL MISSION TO THE POPE:

Losdos, Dec. 12.

Sir Henry Howard, K.C.B, has been appointed Enyoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary on special mission to His Holiness the Pope,

BULGARIA AND GREECE.

LONDON, Dec. 14. Reuter learns that Bulgaria has accepted the Greek proposal for he appointment of a mixed Commission in. Bottle the frontier disputes.

TYPHOON WARNING.

The inflowing telegram was received at

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WAR NEWS.

Delhi, Nov. 16th.-The following cable, i gram has been received by the Viceroy frein Field Marshal Sir John French of under Lt. General Sir James Willerckers the 15th November: "The Indian Troupa reported. o be fit and standing the can- piga well. Have seen the Indian Princes. 1 am well axtisfied with the behavour of the Indian Troops who are ably waisting thoir British comrades. in the deld and showing good fighting spirit."

London, Nov. 12th.-A Franch. Officer, in an appreciative article regarding the india Treops, naye a high tribute to their bearing and efficiency. He says it was necessary at first to prevent the Indiens uselessly exposing themselves, which they did to show their contempt of death, but which resulted in drawing a fierce fire on their Regiments.

The writer cannot speak highly enough the relations existing between Oficers and men, and the manner in which the Indians are bearing the climatic hardships and adapting theurselves to

the rather uninspiring methods of warfare, so contrary to their experience. He says, however. they are undergoing the ordeal with unflinching tenacity.

THE TURKISH ARMY.

Allahabad," Nov, 19th-The Pioneer's London correspondent cables : ***..

The Echa de Parû correspondent in Rome states that the Turkish Army is incapable of a serious campaign. . Most of the soldiers,

To-day's Paris communique states that the eneiny has completely red arm being without uniform, weara

evacuated the west bank of the Yser ennal, northward of the ferryman's A revolution againt Enver Patha is house, and we have occupied that bank. There have been artillery com-expected shortly. bats in the region of Arms, and our batteries have silenced the enemy's

The Berno correspondent of the same in the district of Nampoel. Our heavy artillery in the region of the Aisneer says that Turkey has only one has also silenced the German field-guns, and have completely destroyed the Balkan War, obtain foreign aviators.

aeroplane and no pilots, and cannot, as in a howitzer battery. There have been artillery duels on the Soine, and A message from Rome states thas the Foreign Minister, speakingBois-le-agnarie. All ended to our advantage. The enemy's artillery has also infantry "engagements north-east of Vailly, also at Perthes and in the Chamber, said that Italy had insisted un exemplary reparation shown little activity on the heights of the Meuss, whereas ours has for the Hodeida incident, but the Ottoman Government had replied that communication between Constantinople and Hodeida was interrupted. demolished two of the enemy's batteries--one being of heavy calibro and (Loud murmurs.) He had telegraphed again demanding immediate satis the other an anti-aircraft battery at Deuxponds, westward of Vigneulles faction. (Loud cheers.)

les-Huttonchatel, where we have also blown up a blockhouse and destroyed severnl trenches.

A number of Deputies, amid cheers, strongly insisted that Italy's honour and dignity should be upheld.

BRITISH TRADE STATISTICS.

Significant Comparison Of Prices.

Between the Meuse und Moselle there is nothing to report. There have been artillery duels in the Vosges, and the region of Seriónas. We consolidated the position gained the proceerling day.

The Russians have repulsed the Germans everywhere, with heavy losses to the enemy.

The Serbians continue to advance, and in the north have occupied

London, Dec. 13, 5:55 ü.m.

Lazereviz.

The midnight commanique issued at Puris says there is nothing to

The Board of Trile announces that the recorded value of the exports of British produce in November was £21.6 millions, excluding the very large value of the commodities exported to France for the use of the Army The value of importa in November was £56 millions, being an increase of £4.1 report. millions as compared with October. Over seven million cuts, of wheat were imported into the United Kingdom in November at an average price of 428. 10d. per Imperial quarter.

fa Austria the price of wheat nearly doubled, being 70. 9. per quarter in Vienna in November-maximum prices being fixed. Cocoa in Hainburg at end of November was 1428. and 1458. a cwt. for the two standard descriptions,. compared with 684 ocd 658 for the same descriptions in London.

THE "GOEBEN" AGAIN· ACTIYE.

Losnox, Dec. 13, 3.20 p.m. A Petrograd communique states that oa Friday afternoon, the Goeben, accompanied by the gun-boat Herbisatret, attempted to bombaid Batuz, on the Black Sea coast, but the forte opening fire rapidly they retired after firing -anly Siteon ahots, doing insignificant damages,

THE KAISER CONVALESCENT..

LONDON, Dec. 13.

THE OPERATIONS IN POLAND,

Heavy Losses By The Enemy.

Dec. 18. ̈·

A Petrograd communiqué says that the German of Drity made renewed desperate attacks on the Llava-Lowicz front, day and night, but were repulsed. The German losses were enormous. At several places we made successful counter-attacka with the bayonet

At some other points on the left bank of the Vistul front the enemy retired slightly. There was stubborn fighting south of Cracow on Thurs day, when we captured four guns end 4,000 prisoners. The fighting was continuel on Friday with equal caverity.

THE UNWILLING TURK.

All the Turkish prisoners emphasise that | they are making war anwil ingly and cantot understand why they are Agbling for Germany. Many Germans are fortifying Erzerum.

·DUBLIN FUSILIERS SUFFER HEAVILY.

Londen, Nos. 14th. The latest casualty Ezt includes 319 missing of the Dublin

Fusiliers. The list. appears to relate to

oventa & fortuight kgo.

The Official Gusetts contains the names of 121 warrant officers and non-commis tioned officers who have been prometed to the rank of Second Lieutenant for service in the field. Two are in the cavalry, dã in the artillery and 74 in the infantry.

STILL BEARING THE BRUNT.

Allahabad, «Nov. 16.-The Pioneer's London correspondent

beton, concndent cables that the of the ferman attack which has been directed with reassed gun fire upon our position. The attempts of the enersy to Break FUE line, apparently urged and directed by Imperial mensages, hare reciled time and in the last week tens it is timated that the Germans have for.co lost its they have lost 900.000. Marv men. In receat fighting with desperate asmats than that those deliver ad at Ypers a

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Considerable Austrian forces bare appeared on the ridges of the Carpathians from the River Dunavetz to Bubgro, attempting un pillehave never take place, and the extra-

GERMANS, WITHDRAW IN DISORDER

ordinary doforce of the British and the པས་ of their magnificence of 1 counterattacks in the one theme at the present-moment at the front, where Belgians and the French alike ara sotonished by the quality of our men, share of the hard work and in racegrition both British and Indian. So bad a

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The Kaiser's physician, interciowed by an American correspondent in Berlin, said that the alarming reports of His Majesty's condition were, un -founded. The bronchial catarrh from which His Majesty is suffering had

been accompanied by fever, but the fever had gone. His Majesty was wp and convalescent, and was receiving visitors, hat would have to remain indoors for some days. He would be able to return to the field in a week or order. On Wednesday night and on Thursday the Russians repulagt Honour Crosses and Medaillen Militaires in tan days.

THE GREAT NAVAL VICTORY.

The British Casualties. -

Losnos, Dec. 11.

It is announced by the Press Barena that Vice-Admiral Stordea has reported that the total British conyalties were seven men killed and fone wound. ed. No officers were bart

UNCONFIRMED REPORTS.

LONDON, Dec. 12,

The

hosbox. Dec. 12. rigorous German offensive on Thursday was repulsed, the Russians

Petrograd official announcement says that in the lava region pursuing the enemy's columns which, at some points, withdrew in dis-

seven desperato attacks in the region north of Lowicz, inflicting enormous Josses. Southward of Cracow the Russians are continuing the offensive, nud on Thursday, despite the Germans" teracious resistance, they cáp- tured several Gerthan guns and 2,000 prisoners,

(From the British Porcion Office,)"

THE GREAT SERBIAN VICTORY.

Losnex, Deo. 11; 11,60 m.

about to be made..

Prof Sir A. T. Qailler auch, lecturing at Cainbridge recently; said that a clergyman in the Was who deemed “It's a long way to Tipperary" inadequate to the spirit that should animate a so'dier in this war, est down and ohmprssd to that tune lyric botter cicalated to braco the moral Euro, These ware two of the pris-less lines which be afterwards rarited. xh an audience of Tommies.

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British infantryman responded, "Have

To this, the lecturer regretted to state a

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The Serbian victory over the Austrians is now complete. The The Admiralty aintes ibat it has no confirmention of the despatches from enemy's meistance is broken. On December Oth, the Serblins exptured Buenos Aires received in New York that the British victors over the German21 officers, 5,878 men, machine-guns, 6 bravitzers and a great quantity craisers included the Shanie Arkiller, Cochrane and Natal. These des of stores. patches alate that the Germans were caught between the British and Japimase Squadrons. The Solarnhorst fited until her runs were submerged. Nurburg was caught after an exciting cheac. She refused in surrender and

THE BEET MEDICINE COUGH fought till she was snak

Firing has been heard of the Chilean Island Mecha, and it is believed in

IBAMBERLAIN'S Cough Remedy is lean rogarement between the German merchant cruiser Prinz Fitel Friedrich The following if from the Governor-General of South Africa: The the world to day. Be foes exictly the darenst selling, sprgh medicine in and a British worship Ashe Merebanta cruiser, Kran Prinz Wilhelmft htge. Testebluy Wessels at Getfontein surrendered with 1,200, mem, ) It stops £ta toughs and golds spiedily, and WEB rebellion is now practically at an end. Only small bodies of rebels remain what a cough remedy is supposed to do,

-For safe by all Cholste and

BOUTH AFRICAN REBELLION ENDED.

The cruiser Karls the «fied to the vicini, y of San Vedrs, Chile. The British ships porsuing the enemy TA All about 70,000 rebels have been captured: The operations lavellectually,

They baye destroyed the enemy's supply shipa.

concluded with minimun Jon to the Union Forces.

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