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MONDAY, APRIL 12, 1915.

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MEIRION HONGKONG.

PUBLIC AUCTION

THE Undersigned have received Instruo

LATS W. D. Graña, to sell by Public Auction,

on

WEDNESDAY,

the 14th April, 1913, commencing at 2 p.m., at "Yalta” No, 65,

the Peak,

THE WHOLE OF THE

VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE.

So.. contained therein. Consisting of --

&c.

BY TELEGRAPH.

THE WAR.

(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5.).

(Bcutor's Service to the Uhino Mail.)

ON THE WESTERN FRONT.

BRILLIANT ACTION BY THE FRENCH.

Loxpox, April 10, 9:55 am.

THE CHINA MAIL.

BY TELEGRAPH.

K RE GERMAN BRUTALITY.

BRITISH PRISONERS DISGRACEFULLY TREATED.

LONDON, April 10, 8.45 a.m.

BY

TELEGRAPH.

GERMAN SOCIALISTS ASK FOR PSACH.

LONDON, April 11.

Au Amsterdam tulegram states that the section of the Cerman, Socialists favouring peace have distributed pamphlets, signed by Hors Liebnecht; Herr Ledebour, and others, declaring that Oerman prole- the pamphlet adds:"We protest against the continuation of the war, which is daily increasing. Germany should demand of the billigerente the publishing of peace conditions, which the Press should be allowed to discusa.

A White Paper which haa bèon published, consisting of correspon-tariats do not agree to the pawar polley. A section of one part of dence between the British Government and the American Ambassador, contains appalling revelations of tho treatment of British prisoners in Germany,

Although an improvement is now noticed, thanks to the offort of the United States representatives, the document is one long-recital af cruel- tics and privation.

The American Ambassador in Berlin, himself asked the German Government whether they would suply an extant blanket to the prisoners, who wore suffering from the cold, but he receiver, not answer,"

The prisoners cuniphained of an insufficiency of food, which consisted chiotly of two cups of coffee, some soup and a pives of brend daily.

The officers were brutally ill-trenteil, aput upon and kicked. The

1 SUBMARINES QUTMANŒUVRED.

The "Thescu" Chaand For 37 MICE.

Lossos, April 9, 1.10 p.in. Gibraltar, and reports an exciting experience with a submarino, when The Blue Funnel liner Theseus, boual for Java, has arrived at

A Paris evening communique announces that after a brilliant freshmen were forced to sleep on sodden straw, which was not changed for south-west of Bishop's Rock" (Scilly Isles).

Attack an important position at Los Eparges; dominating the plain of months, and were chligod to clean the latrines. the Woovrs, which the enemy defended obstinately, is now completely in our hands.

We curried yesterday over 1,500 metres of trenches. This morning the Germans held in strength a plateau in two isolated positions. Wo curried these in the afternoon, and thus attained one of | she principal objectives of the operations of the last few days. In Bois d'Ailly we maintained all the ground gained. We repulsed in the Bois de Monmare the Germans, who made Afteen unsuccessful attacks to retake the trenches which we wrested from them yesterday. Heups of German bodies strewed the ground.

Lesnox, April 10, S.15 a.,

Then French success at Eparges is the most important develop mont in the recent operation. It relieves the pressure on Verdua and simultaneously threatens the retreat of the German forces still clinging desperately to St. Mihiel.

Eparges has been the scene of fierce struggle. The Germans in that neighbourhood are mostly Bavarians, who have been so roughly handled that the town lins begun to have a sinister reputation.

GERMANS MOWED DOWN.

LONDON, April 10, 2.55 am.. From Belgium it is reported that near Driegrachten the German attack occupied part of a french on the left bank of the Yser, while the Belgian attack, debouching nearly on the right bank installed imelt there at Teto de Pont.

HALL-Blackwood Setteo, and Chairs, The Germans were mowed down except at one point, where they sut There has been a vigorous infantry action north of Beausejour, Stamped Leather Screes, Earometer, Hallcended in installing themselves in an advanced trench. To-day we Lamp, &c., &c.

counter-attacked and recaptured the place."

DRAWING ROOMS.-Old Carved Oak Table, Chesterfield Sofa and Arm-Chairs, Blackwood Writing Tables and Curio Stands, Finely Carved Blackwood Writing Desk, Teak Bookesses. Electric Lamps, Indian Carpets and Rugs, Japanese Water Colours and a large number of Chinese and Japanese Brasses, Bronzes and Porcelain.

DINING ROOM.-Large Old Oak Carved Table, Morocco-covered Dining Chairs, Blackwood, Sida and Occasional Tables, Large Dinner Service "Blue and Gold", Table Glassware and Crockery, sad a number of E.-P. and Brass Dining Room Requisites.

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BEDROOMS.-A completa saits of White Enamelled Furniture consisting of Wardrobe and Bureau "both with bevelled mirrors", Washstand and Chamberatand, Twin Brass and Ersas mounted Bedsteads, Reading Lamps,· Occasional ite,, &c.

Tables,

MINE-SWEEPING IN THE DARDANELLES.

LONDON, April 9, 10.5 p.m.

A Paris communique with reference to the Dardanelles states that nine-sweeping at the entrance to the inlet opposite Chanak (nearly half-way through the Straita) is continued nightly under the direction of two battleships. The opposition, offered by the Turks is feeble and in. effective.

M. VENİZELOS WITHDRAWS FROM POLITICS.

LONDON, April 9, 1.45 p.m.

LosDay, April 10, 3.15 a.m.

The submarine was sighted at o'clock on the morning of March 20th two miles away. The Theseus went full staar ahead, but to sub- A report of Vandaleur, of the Cameronians, who escaped from the marine overhauled her and signalled her to stop at once. The Thessup prisotor-or-wars camp at Crefeld. (Germany) is published in a Partia-Ignored the order, whereupon the submarine opened fire, first with m mentary paper. It airs that bu sudfifty-two captives were conveyed in machine-gun and later with a three incher. The subruarine continually a filthy horse-box and kept for thirty-hours without food. They were endeavoured to get into a favourable position to fire a torpedo, but cursed at every station at which they stopped by the German soldiery, each time the Thesess outmanœuvred her. The submarine finally and Vandelour himself was kieked.. The British prisoners were em-abandoned the chast, which had continued for fifty-seven miles, at played at the most menisi tasks and badly treated.

10.30 a... when there were caly three hundred gamla hetween thơ•

The Irish prisoners were told that the Kaiser sympathised with ships. their down-trodden country and were offered a separate camp. This The Theseus was damaged by bursting shells, but nobody on boardi offer the Irishmen indignantly, refused, declaring that they would share was hurt. the same treatment as their compatriots.

LATEST BRITISH CASUALTIES.

Losoox, April 9. Killed.-W. Magan, B. Bull, 2nd Lieut. W. P. Paterson Scottishu Borderers.

Wounded.-F. A. Cooper, A. Coussinaker, J. O. Cowan, A. N. Lewis, G. Berny, C. F. Wells, S. McMicking:

BRITISH TEG DEFIES A GERMAN QUBMARINE.

Logos, April 0, 5.40 p.m. The South Shields tug Homer has had a gallant encounter with 'submarine off the Isle of Wight

marine appeared and ordered the tug to abandon the barque, firing a She was' towing a French barque laden with grain when the sub-

warning shot. The Homer's master, Captain Gibsote, waited until the submarine was abeam before he cast off the hawker and then attempted!

Unofficially reported killed.-G. Ferrier, Unofficially reported died of wounds.-Lieut. I. Miller. Inniskillings.to rum her, but, wing to the roughness of the sea, missed by three-

THE PRINCE OF WALES.''

Loxoos, April 10. H.R.H. the Prince of Wales has arrived with Field-Marshal Sir John French's dispatches.

MORE REWARDS FOR BRAVERY.

feet.

The submarine then attacked the Homer, firing a hail of shots, which damaged the woodwork, and discharging a torpedo, which missed

ica mark.

After another ten minutes the submarine abandoned the pursuit of the barque, and, when last seen, was enveloped in a cloud of smoke......

AUSTRIAN CASUALTIES IN THE CARPATHIANS. ·

Loxos, April 9, 4.15 p.m

Losuos, April 9, 7.40 p.m.

A message from Romne says that the Austrian casualties in the The Distinguished Service Order has been conferred on the follow-Carpathian battles, number three hundred thousand... ing officers:-

The number of rites captured by the Russians is so great that: Squadron--Commander Davies, and Flight-Lieutenant Peirse, for whole Austrian divisions have had to be armed with old German rillés their repeated attacks on Ostend and Zeebrugge under heary fire, and are now using black powder. Commander Davies on one occasion was wounded, but accomplished his task.

Commander Wilized Nunn, for the skilful handling of his ship in uncharted waters in the Shat-el-Arab operatious,

Lieutenant-Commander G. B, Palmer for disabling the enemy's boats in the Suez Canal, during which he was severely wounded..

The Distinguished Service Cross has been awarded to:- Lieutenants E. R. Conson, H. W. Orde and C. J. Charlewood for gallantry at Dar-es-Salbam.

A despatch from Athens says that, notwithstanding the efforts made by his supporters, M. Venizelos announced at a private meeting

Lieutenant George Ourow, who, although he had a shattered leg yesterday that his decision to withdrew from política was irrevocable, Owing to the King refusing to endorse his statement that His Hand a broken era, continued to pilot his ship with coolness and equani- justy agreed to his proposal to offer territorial concessions to Bulgaria, mity in the Suez Canal operations.

THE FRENCH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE AT ALEXANDRIA.

LONDON, April 10, 1.00 a.m.

Chief Gunner Middleton, Sub-Lieut. Dickets and Midshipman Colson, all of the Carmasis, fox gallantry in the action with the Cap Trafalgar.

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An official communique from Paris states that the French East BATHROOMS. White Enamelled Esther Expeditionary Force which was concentrated at Bizerta completed and Geyser. Porcelain Commodes, Shanghai its organisation and, was ready on March 15th to assist the Allied Baths, &c. &c.

Fleets. As, however, it was undesirable to keep the troops in trans- PANTRY AND KITCHEN-Ice Chest, Tables, Crockery and Cooking Utetails, Ports longer than was necessary the hospitality of Egypt was accepted of Cooking Stove, to. &c.

and the troops were disembarked at Alexandria after a voyuge made GARDEN. Garden Seats. Set of Lawn under the best conditions and are now quartered at Ramleh, a very Bowls, Croquet Set, Tennis Yets, Stone favourite watering-place, a mile or two away, ready to proceed to any "Boller, and i nutaber of Plants in Pole.

point where and when their intervention may be necessary.

On view from Monday, the 12th April.

Catalognes will be issued. Tras-Ananál.

HUGHES & HOUGH.

Ausciioneers. Hongkong, March 27, 1915.

PUBLIO ACOTION.

A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE CHINESE CURIOS, REDENTLY ARRIVED FROM TIDURAN.

to sell by Public Auction,

(mostly without reserva)

Losos, April 10, 8.15 8.m.

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The Conspicuous Gallantry medal has been granted to:- Petty Officer Clark, Leading Seaman' Gallagher for their services Dar-es-Salaam.

The Distinguished Service medal has been granted to :- Telegraphist Perrow, of H.M. cruiser Gloucester; to eleven men the Carmania; and to six men of H.M.A.S. Sydney.

Petty Officer Vernon, Seaman Upton, Stoker Puleston, for services Dar-es-Salaam.

The French aviator Grall for his gallant reconnaissance at Akaba. Five men of the Doria for services at Alexandretta.

RUSSIA HOLDS es MILES OF MOUNTAINS.

LONDON, April 10, 2.55 a.. A Petrograd communique reports that the Russians have repulsed" numerous Austro-German counter-attacks in the Carpathians and con- tinue to progress. They now bold the whole of the principal mountain chain for a distance of sixty-six miles, except the height south of

Voliamilkhova.

GERMAN POISON WELLS IN SOUTH AFRICA.

Lospos, April 6, 1.45 p.m.

A message from Cape Town states that the British Forces advanc- ing from Aub found that the Germans had poisoned the wells con- trary to all the rules of civilised warfare.

Numerous land mines have been exploded harmlessly,

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Petty Office W. A. Colgati for services in the Suez Canal operations. of The Admiralty has presented Letters of Approbation on vellum to

HOLLAND AND GERMANY.

Interview With The Hatherlands Minister.

Losnox, April 9, 4.15 p.m. Reuter's correspondent has interviewed: the Netherlands Minister some new or special tension between Holland and Germany, and" London, who says he has no news justifying any belief in the report

in Egypt came like a belt from the blue. This fact affords an admir Such letters, it is announced, will be issued in other cases where men are rents on both sides fully appreciate the manner in which Holland, with In Germany the announcement of the arrival of the French troops six officers in connection with the sinking of the submarines. Li8 and Uro that. he is equally at a loss to know whence the report emanated. able testimony to the secrecy of the Allies' movements and their ability stil handling their ships in the presence of the enemy and showing considerable difficulty but with goodwill, has hitherto maintained the The latest news-added His Excellency-indicates that the bellige 231 to give the enemy unpleasant surprises. The whereabouts of the exother high qualities sack as daring, resource, tenacity, quickness of the

pedition has hitherto been wrapped in impenetrable mystery.

mind and eye, although not necessary performed under fire, and are

strictest neutrality. equivalent to being mentioned in despatches.*

Fifteen men have received the Distinguished Service medal in con- nection with the sinking of the above submarines.

FRANCE PAYS A TRIBUTE TO THE RUSSIANS.

LONDON, April 10,

FRANCE JOINS THE ANTI-ALCOHOL WAR.

AUCTIONS.

PUBLIO AUOMION.

Lowpof." April 10. France is vigorously following the example of the other Allies in the anti-alcohol wuLF,

THE Undersigned bave received instine. Spirits are unknown at the front, and the officers and medical dons to all by #ublic auction, men unanimously testify to the excellent physical and moral results. (TOM 4000UNT OF THE CONCERNED).

The Government has granted the prefects, discretionary powers to

AUCTION

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PUBLIO AUCTION.

The official French review of the Russian operations emphasises the great value of the Russian efforts and success. It points out that from the outset the Bussians have loyally, fulfilled their undertakings THE

THE Uzdersigned have received instructowards their Allies by holding the largest possible forces of Germans tions from M. YOUNG MAN KEL,on, the eastern front and forcing them to go to the assistance of the sorely pressed Austrians. The unceasing activity of the Russians bes compelled the German stuff several times to withdraw troops from the western front, though unavailingly, and has Snally led to the collapse of the Germon plans to capture Warsaw, where the Kaiser was to of this, proclain Polish autonomy under a Germag hegemony.

The review sums up by saying that the balance of the operations withdraw the allowances of soldiers' wives who are found to be frequent- the 13th April, 1915, st 2.20 p.m., ataldon MONDAY, the 19th day of April, is incontestibly in favour of the Russians, who have constantly foileding drink-shops. General von Hindenburg and shattered the German power of advarice: for a long time to come.

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THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY,

the 15th, 16th & 17th April, 1915, commencing each day at 2.30 p.m.,

at their Sales Rooms, No. 8,

Des Voraz Bord, Corner of

Ice House Stroot

A LARGE & VALUABLE

COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE

CHINESE PORCELAINS,

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(the property of Hơi Tars Pino, late Governor of Kwantung.) Comprising:-

Kunghi b-Calvarod Vases, Plate, Bowls, Jars, Incense Burners, S., &o, Yang- king Famille Ross and Blue and White, Vases, Plates, Jars, Bowls, Pots, 5-Coloured Porcelain Panel Beroens,

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SHIPPING SUMMARY,

(Havas Servies.)

Loxoox, April 0. The Admiralty, announce that during the week March 31st to April 7th 1,281 vessels entered and left ports in Great Britain. Of these, were torpedoed by enemy submarines. Thu decrease in the number of sailings was due to the Easter Holidays.

·BRITISH CASUALTIES,

Lossos, April 9, 5.20 p.m. To-night's Casualty Lists contains 1,018 paraes, of which 344 are: A fine selection of Embroiderien, Old entered under "lled.". They are confined chiefly to the Suffolks, Corn Kakemonos, Bamboo Carvings, Bronze walls. Mazchesters, Irish Fusiliers, London Regiment, Leicestershires,

Incense Burners and Tases, Carved & Lacquered Sersens, & & &

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A fow lots of Crystal, Agalo sod Jado Ornaments, &c. &c.

Sherwoods, and the Ritte Brigade.

GERMANY DISSATISFIED WITH THE UNITED STATES NOTE

LONDON, April 10, 10.40 s.m.

D. B. C. FOR THE GAPTAIN OF THE "YOSGES.””

LONDON, April 9, 10.5 p.m.

OR

TUESDAY,

Harting, Austin Hasd, Kowloon, A QUANTIES OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE $0. therein contained, Consisting of:-

The Press Bureau announces that Capt. Green of the s.8.Fosgés, who on the 29th ultimo defied a German submarine, has been appoint ed a lieutenant on the Royal Naval Reserva and awarded the Distin guished Service Cross for his gallantry and resolute conduct.

Teakwood Hall Stands with Bevelled The Admiralty expresses appreciation, also, of the behaviour of the Mirrors, Overmantels with Bevelled, officers and men, and has presented each of the officem with a gold Mirrors, Wardrobes with Bavelled Mirror, watch, and each sailor with £3

The widow of the Chief Engineer receives a gold watch. [To Youge,it will be remembered, refused to heave to when called upon to do so by a German submarine, which eventually gave up the choso, though not belcro she had damaged the "Vosges" so badly with shell-firu that the vessel eventually esnk.]

ITALY AND AUSTRIA.

Italy Waiting for The Supreme C2Bah."

Taspos, April 9, 1.45. p.m.

The newspapers in Rome are much perturbed by the rumours of N.B.-The Undersigned will give s

the possibility of a separats pence being arranged between Austria A message from Washington says that a German Note to the Unit-and Russis. They point out that Austria no longer has uny chance of weak's guarantes as to the genuineness of ed States complains that America hua accomplished nothing by the reconquering her lost territory and incurs a great risk of losing still diplomatie correspondence with the Allies with regard to the right to mors if the war continues, whereas by instant, submission sho may ship food-stufe to the civilian people of belligerent Power, sad inti-hope to check the Russian invasion and Serbian advance. mates that America has virtually saquiesced in the British Order-in- These arguments have strengthened the propaganda in favour of Council prohibiting commerco with Germany,wen te ded

intervention

the articles offered

Catalogues will be issued.

Terms --As usualy

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.

The Note calls attention to the fact that the Allies are daily re- Anti-Austrian demonstrations have taken place as Genos." The Aus- Hongkong, Aptli 7, 1915. 314 eciging res and ammunition from the United States, and declares that trian flag was burned and the troops, who wore called out, to quell the le the American Government insists on its legal right to ship these disorder, Internised with the crowds, who finally dispersed after smash- It does not with equal energy pursue its rights to ship food-stuffa that ing German shops. you have lost your sppitibe, ons of are not contraband of war to divilians in Germany. the big Variety of dainty dishes at the The Note further urges that, irrespective of the formal aspects of order to exhaust all means of obtaining peacefully what she wants An Italian statesman explains that Italy is delaying action in ALEXANDRA SAVE le Bure to amps the question of shipping arms to belligerente, the spirit of neutralityIn any case ber intervention would be most effective when the supreme

abould be observed.

clash of war taken places, which now is expected in June at tuoteat.

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Dinning Table and Chaire, Marble-top Washstands and Bureaus, Doable Binas- mounted Bed, Bhanghai Baths, Carpet a

and Rugs, Crockery and Glass Wates,

A Planols and Records and a Rowing Machine (in good condition),

And

A number of Plante, do, fu Pots.

Ou view from Monday, the 12th April. Catalogues will be issued,

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers,

Hongkong, April 8, 1915,

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