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SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 1915.

BY TELEGRAPH.

THE STRUGGLE IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM.

LONDON, Dec. 31, 533 jam. A Paris communiques Our troopa entered Steinbagh and carried half village house by house.

From the ses to the Aiste was quiet with artillery duels at seine points. enemy in the Rheims district blew up two of our trenches and then cked them, but were repulsed. We captured, to the north of Meantiles- lus, some sections of the enemy's second line of defence and also carried a of the trenches to the north of Beausejour. The auemy counter-attached were repulsed, whereupon we again advanced. Germana who attempted feline from the east were caught by our artillery fire and dispersed. We Janced lightly in the Argonne region at Fontaine Madame by exploding u occupying a hollow. We took 150 metres or German trenches at Bois de

Atmare.

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ENEMY BEING CONTINUALLY ATTACHED.

LONDON, Jan. 1, 2,15 am. The París evening cfficial_bulletin states that an attack by the enemy, attempted to debouch from Bois do Forges, on the left bank of the Meuse, a lively fusillade, was immediately repulsed, The positions we won at bach have been maintained, ard we continually attack the enemy's mining positions there. Nothing noteworthy has occurred elsewhers.

THE LATEST COMMUNIQUE.

LONDON, Jan. T 5.35 p.m. A Paris communique states:-From the sen to Bheims, the fighting almost exclusively artillery engagements. The enemy bombarded hout result, St. Georges and the bridgehead defence organized by the gians to the south of Dixmude.

THE CHINA MAIL.

BY TELEGRAPH.

NORMAL CONDITIONS AT PARIS.

LONDON, Dec. 30. The Administration of the Bank of France has reltirned to Paris, "The Ministry of War teturna in the frat week in January:

THE FXPLOSION ON H.M.S.BULWARK."

LONDON, Dec. 30. At the inquest in connection with the foundering of H. S, M. Bulwark at Sheerness, the Admiralty evidence showed that there was no scomunition being loaded at the time of the explosion, and no evidence of treachery, or loose ar bad cordite. The actual cause of the explosion was unknown, but it was internal and the Admiralty were entirely satisfied that it was an accident.

A verdict of "Accidentat Death" was returned.'..

CONTINUED BOMBARDMENTS"

LONDON, 231 1.05 .. The Paris evening official report says that no incidents of importance have occurred except bombardimenta in the region of Arras and along the heights of the Meuse. There has been progress, which, apparently, was of a marked nature in Champagne.

Bad weather persists along most of the front

Loxmox Dec. 30,

DROPPED BOMBS ON DUNKIRK

Seven seropraces have dropped bombs on Dunkirk.

GREAT BRITAIN AND THE SQUDAN, TONGAS

Losvox. Dec. 31.

A lively cunnonads turned to our advantage between Labassee and,

On the outbreak of hostilities between Great Britain and, Turkey Sir rangy also between Albert Rove and the listricts of Vermei, R. Wingate, the Sirdar, made a tour of the Sudan and explained fully. anesblonnear and Craonelle. At the latter point we further demo-that Great Britain's action against Turkey was caused solely by Turkish hed some German works and we maintained our gains at Perthes aggression. Many of the most prontinent inhabitants remembered the Denesejour. The enemy made a very, violent attack at Bois de frightful oppression under Turkish ruby and realized the immeuse benefits gaurie along the whole frent he gail, some points, and fty metres, brought by British protection. The loyalty of all classes of the popula

was immediately counter-attacked. There were violent artillery ion is amply proved by funnerous letters and speeches oxpressing willing- gagements at Verdun,

nors to copezate for the defence of the country against the enemies. Offers of help ure se numerous as to be embarrassing,

FIERCE GERMAN ATTACKS' REPULSED, ....

LONDON, Jan. 1, 5.35 p.m. A communique states: Noith-west of Flirey the Germans made six fierce gbt attacks in an attempt to recapture their lost trenches, bat our troops illiantly repulsed them all.

MORE AIRCRAFT ATTACKS.

Our avinförs made a night bombardment of the railway stations of Metz Md Arnville.

ALLIES PROGRESSING FOOT BY FOOT.

We continus to progress foot by foot. At Steinbach the enemy a artillery isowed great activity in the morning, but in the afternoon our batteries assumed

clear advantage.

THE ZEPPELIN RAID OVER NANCY,

Lospos, Dec. 30. According to a recent German statement the Zeppelin raid over. Nancy ht cruiser

as a reprisal for the French attack on Freiburg. The French aviatore, ched byowever, only attacked points of military importance such as airship shada nd railway stations whereas the Germans dropped bombs in the middle of 9-IL

be town, where ouly the civil population could suffer.

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RUSSIANS DEFEAT THE TURKS.

LONDON, Dec. 31.

The Russian Caucasus Staff report that the movement of large Turkish lent parreas was checked in the region of Olty, where fighting is developing. On December 26th the Turka were defeated in the region of Dutah and suffered

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THE SOUTH AFRICAN - REBELS.

Again Defeated.

LONDON, Dec. 30.

A telegram from Pretoria states that the rebel leaders Maritz and Kemp

a commando of 800, mostly rebels, attacked 480 loyalists near Kakamas December 22nd. A maning fight ensued. The rebels, whore attempts to tank were repeatedly defected, eventually withdrew,

WALFISCH BAY OCCUPIED.

LONDON, Dec. 31, 11.10 p.m.- Beater's Capetown correspondent telegrapha that a strong Union-force occupied Walfisch Bay on Christmas Day,

THE FIGHTING IN THE EASTERN THEATRE,

ENORMOUS GERMAN LOSSES.

LONDON, Dec. 31, 3.30 u.m;

à Petrograd communique says that there is a lull in the fighting on the bank of the Vistula, except near Bolimoff and Imovladz, where desperate fing continues, the Germans losing enormously.,

RUSSIANS ADVANCING IN GALICIA.

LONDON, Dec. 31, 3.30 am

The Russians are advancing victoriously in-Western Galicia and fighting uccessfully for the passes of the Carpathians.

FURTHER AUSSIAN BUCCESSES.

Jun. 1, 4:20 u..

An official message from Petrol states tint between the river la and the Pilitza on Deccraber 30 the Russians repulsed German teks south of Bolimow, Mednivice and the railway, and made suc

destal counter-attacks north of Rawa.

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The Soudan Times says that whatever misery may be caused by the war, it has at least given proof that British work in the Sondar has not: been in vain.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. ILLICIT. OPIUM TRAFFIC.

A meeting of the Legislative Council was held on Thursday, in the Council Ohamber.

The following wera present :-

CHINESE FINED $2000.

Two Chinese living at 10 Temple Street Yanmati, were charged by Revenue Officer

His Excellency the Governor, Sir Wilden before Mr. Bazeland this morning. FRANCIS Hexav May, K.OMG:

with being in possession of 218 Trely of raw opium.

H. E, the General Officer Comanding, the Troops, Major-General F. H. Kaur,

C. B.

"Hoo. Colonial Secretary, Mr. CLACK SEVERN.

Hon. Attorney-Genemi, Mr. J. KT.

Hon. Colonial Treasurer, Mr. E. D. G. WOLFE.

Hon. Director of Public Works, Mr. CHATHAM, C.M.G.

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Hon. Secretary for Chinese Afairs, Mr.

Hon. Capt. Eapt. of Police, Mr. C.! cl. MISER.

Hon. Mr. Wei Yok. C.M G. Hon. M. H. E. POLLOCK, K.CL Hon. Mr. E. A. Kawitz, 0.31.G. Hop. Mr. Lau CHU PAX.

Mr. M. J. BREEX, Clerk of Councils. FINANCIAL

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The following recommendations H.E. the Governor for financial vetes were referred to the Finance Committee for consideration:

A sum of $200 in aid of the vote Judicial and Legal Departments, D.-Attorney- General's incidental expenses...

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TELEGRAPH. VICTORIA

(Reuter's Service to the Ching Moil)

NEW YEAR'S HONOURS LIST.

LONDON, Dec. 31, p. In the New Year's Elocoura' List, just Lissued, there are no new Fears. The

bohours are

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Lord Derby and Lord Chesterfield.

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MARQUIS.

Earl of Aberdeen.

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Lord St-Aldwyn,

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Admiral Prince, Louis of Battenberg.

BARONETS.

Mr. Stanley Cochrane, Dublin, Mr. Bamar Greenwood, M.P., Mr. Robert! Williams, MP

KNIGHTHOODS.

Sixteen new knighthoods include the names of Mr. Heary Newbolt, the poet and die F-FDyson, the Astronotuer Royal.

PRIVY COUNCILLORS.

-Sir William Macgregor.

Hon. E. S. Montage, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Indio,

Mr. P... Illingworth, Chief Liberal Whip.

Mr. Arthur Henderson, M.P., Chair- man of the Independent Labour Party..

THE COLONIAL LIST.

The Colonial List includes n G.CAL.G. Mr. Wilden said that on December 30th ho gave mon a sum of money to go-to for Sir Louis Mallet, formerly. Ambas

The man sador to Turkey and sixteen knighthoods Yaumsti to purchase opius. went to defendant's house, where they mostly to Canadians and Australians, talked bargain money. Defendants told fourteen Companions of the Order of him to go to Tsat Tsi Mai (between Relle St. Michael and St. George, including View and Shau Ki Wan) where the opiam Brigadier Genem! Dobell, of the Royal would be handed over to him." The man Welsh Fusiliers, Captain Fuller of E. went there, and after waiting sometire the

defendants came along carrying a basket. M. S. Cumberland," Mr. J. E. Sinclair, They handed the man the opiam and asked Consul at Zanzibar, and Mr. For the money but were arrested. AE. T. Graanim, Receiver-General at struggle ensued but assistance arrived. Mauritius. The opium was valued at. 81,08).

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The first defendant side he was engaged

to carry the basket for 50 cents and he did not know the contenta. The second defendant said he happened to go with the other defendant caually. He never saw the inside of the basket.

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Mr. Eazoland ascertained that defendants had beer trading in opium for a long time. and impored a fiue of 25,000 or twelve months hard Inbour is ench instanes.

86,684.28 in aid of the following rotas:- ht

A-Police.

2,485.72

CHIEF OFFICER STABBED.

~A Japanese seaman on board the Kirin Marn, was sentenced to a mouth' Clothing and accoutrements. $102.67 hard inbour by Mr. Eazrland at the Launches and boate-repairs... Light

610.53 Magistracy to-day for stabbing the Chief 1,077.50 Officer. Defendant pleading guilty, asid

26.40

he was drunk and did not remember what happeced.

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Small stores

B-Fire Brigade, Stores ...iti

KOWLOON CANTON RAILWAY. The Colonial Secretary moved the ful lowing resolution :-"It is breeby resolved that a sum of $348,866,92 be advanced out of funds in the custody of the Government for the construction of the Kowloon Canton

1914.

Sorgt. Lenigan said that about 3 o'clock last night in the harbour the defendant struck the Chief Officer with a knife, stabbing biar in the band.

K. U. B.

Captain Barr of H. M. S. Carmania.

C. B.

Captain Grant of H. M. S. Carmania. Captain Glossop, of H. M. A. S. Sydney,

INCREASE IN THE BRITISH REVENUEL

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Lospor, Jan. 1, 12.50 pr. The revenue of "Great Britain for the last quarter of 1914 amounted to £43,323,360 sterling, an increase of £954.103 over the previous quarter.

ITALIANS OCCUPY VALONA.

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LONDON, Dec. 31, 6.10 p.m.

A telegram from Valcna states that the Italian occupation of Valona was sealed by the hoisting of the Italian and The Magistrate asked if a fine would Albenian flags over the prefecture meet the case.

Sergt. Senigan replied that a savore | amidst much enthusiasm, punishment was asked for.

Defendant was sentenced as stated,

APPOINTMENTS.

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French Description of the War-Worn Wiz-Maker.

Railway (British Section) daring the year In moving the resolution he referred to unofficial membe x criticisms of the delay In bringing this matter forward and said he had already e1pressed regret for this and promised that the C verament would be careful to avoid delay in future. A to the Hon Mr. Hewett's point that some indicati in should have been given when the Estimates were before the Council of the Baid amount required on this account he he thought M. Hawett realised that there Mr. C. A. D. Melbourne to be Registrar just arrived here from Berlin, where he capital sums galite milway have nothing of the Supreme Court of Hongkong. In managed to stay for three days, says the the ordinary revenue Prize with effect from November 19, vies urloention of the more intelligent class and expenditure of the Colony. But if it

of Gernaus for ths Kaiser is better des Mr. J. D. Lloyd to be a Deputy Roersberì ng fanatician. The Emperor often gistrar of the same court, vica Br. J. W. passed through Berlin, travelling from

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H. E. the Governor has made the follow- ing appointments:

Loo Jones, resigned.

PARTS, Nov. 16.

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one front to another. He could be Hon. Mr. Hewett mid ha quite under- Near Jesergetz the Germans were allowed to advance within 300 stond that the capital account of the

ecensiotally seen going by automobile through the streets of the capital, which Ps of the Russian trenches and were then mowed down with enormous railway had nothing to do with the The Russians made use of hand grenades, with great success. Colonial rote; but it did ons seem to the

were lined by huge erowds of people, all of whom wanted to see him. German attacks midway between Tomaszow and Apoczno and Aus-oficial members that there was any farian offensive movements near Zakrzew were repulsed.

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honda of The fighting in Western Galicis continues to be favourable to the and put their figuras before the Council. argent legislation. The item of 81,40237 of trumpets. I have seen tuu. ssions. Whole companies of Austrians were extenninated in bayonet As it was necessary for a business man for police clothing and accoutramants was men and women throw themselves upon dus to the increase in the price of materials, the pavement, with hands clasped and Lages, and in the Baligrod district 3,000 prisoners were skew during 2 to zito a forecase of the possible expen.

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Mesting at British Cabinet,

LONDON. Dec. 30.

The Cabinet met this afternoon. There was a full attendance and it is perstood that the Ministors onsidered the American Note, which, it is

peted. will cascupy the Government considerable time.

The American Ambassador will probably be invited to discuss the sub. with Sir Edward Grey.

"IN THE MOST FRIENDLY SPIRIT."

Hon. Mr. Pollock agreed.

wou'd be borne in mind.

GREETINGS.

His Excellency, adjourning the Counell sine dic, wished the members a happy and prospe oas New Year.

FINANCE COMMITTEE.

The Colonial Sgezelars prosided.

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bu bersible untastrophs.-Exchangis. mor married nimi quins Hoane on leave than was anticipated when the estication were drawn ng. The charge for sturen fog |the Eate Brigade was due to 4,600,fect of,

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