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THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1915

BY TELEGRAPH.

THE WAR.

REPORT FROM FIELD

MARSHAL FRENCH,

THE GERMAN POISONOUS

GASES.

MORE TRAWLERS SUNK

LATEST CASUALTIES.

(Reuter's Service to the, Caina, Mail.)

THE PRIME MINISTER AN "OPTIMIST."

LONDON, May 5,1.20 p.m. Mr. Asquith, in a recuiting speech as Westininster, congratulated the shopmer upon providing 430,000 romits. He eraphasise that he was not ashamed to be called an optimist, as he was confident that nothing would be left undone, whether the struggle was short or long.. to bring our righteous cause to a decisive and glorious issue "(Loud, cheering). Let every man and woman, concluded the Rt. Hon. gentle- man, be alia to say that he or she had played a part in the Empire's tak. Cheers.)

HULL TRAWLERS TORPEDOED

LONDON, Mng 5, 12.13 p..

A submarine sanic the Huli trawls Iolanthe, Nextward Ho and Horo in the North Sea.

To fed that her ITull and Grimsog vessels have been lost. Thore "ondenvouring to escape went attacked with shells and rifle The crews were allowed to take to the fonte, which warh long weift, ronturily attracting attention bg bumiig shirt.

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A SIGNIF CANT MEETING.

LONDON, Tysk 1,20-p.nu. 1

The Indian Ambassador ins had a prolonged anference with Sir Edward Goy,

GERMANY'S BARBARITY.

REPORT BY SIR JOHN FRENCH.

Loxos, May 1. 9.30 p.m. Field Marshal French, in his report on the Germans using poisons gases, states that the guises had been ejectual by pips laid in the trenches And also fg shells specially manufactured. The German attacking troops had specially designed respirators. This, all points to a long methodicat preparation on a large senie. He emphasises that a week before Germany used, this method, a Berlin communique announced that the British.were using aspbesinting gases. Then there appeared no mesen for this. astounding falsehood, but it is obvious that it was part of schetne. It. shows that the Geraris recognised the illegality of the method and were anxies to forestall ueutal and domestic criticisti. Moreover, since the method was first used, the enemy adopted both in offence and -dofeng winever the wil was favourable,

• The oflect was not merely disabling or even painlessly fatal as aug gosted in the German Press, but the victims suffered neutely and a large) proportion died a painful and lingering death It appears that those surviving are permanently injured in the"fungs and may possibly be invalids for life. These effects must imve been known to Germa scientists, who devised the method and the military authorities, who? sanctioned there use. I am of opinion that the enemy definitely decided to use flue guns as a homin) proslibure and protests will therefore be

useless.

GERMANS CONTINUE USING POISONOUS GASES.

LONDON, May 8, 1915 am. Field Marshal French reports, that the general situation is unchanged. Eighting, cuticnes at Hill 60 en which the Germans obtained a footing in the morning under cover of poisonous gases.

A feeble attack, also preceded by the use of poisonous gas, made east, of Ypres, was easily repalsed, our artillery inflicting severe losses on the enemy.

The Germans explodeda mina at Givenchy where they again employer poiaen, killing fouf men. Otherwise, their efforts failed completely.

PRISONERS AND BOOTY ARRIVING" AT RIGA.

LONDON, May 5, 1.20 p.m

A telegram from Rigs states that German prisoners are beginning to arrive, and also one gun and two quickfirers.

CASUALTIES.

"LONDON, May 4. Wounded, Prisonera-W. G. Jackson, A. L Ryder, F. W. Tomlinson, Missing: C. K. Chamuer, R. Colaton, A. J. Jackson. Wounded, Mediterraneat: E. W. Ager, G. H. Birkett, R. H. Bowen, C. L. Boxall, C. Carrathers, H. C. Crexier, H. Deborr, D. French, G. W. Gedder, R. Gillitt, C. C. Parland. Q. H. Harrison, (Dorderers). E. L Henderson, A. M. Jobasm (Dublin Familiers). R. Lane (Munsters), F. Lanigan O'Keefe, F. Nelson F. J. Lee, C. pffett, G. M. Ogilvy, A. W. Malony, (Dublin), S. C. Renny, H. R. Rics, F. X. Russell. A. J. Sanderson, E. Shorter, C. Tippetts, F. H. Verschoyle, J. P. Walters, H. S. Wilson (Mantra,

Wounded, Missing: M. Becher.

Killod

LONDON, May 4, 0.5 pm.

THE CHINA MAIL.

BY TELEGRAPH.

BY TELEGRAPH.

GERMANY'S. POISONOUS. GASES.

| (Reuter's Sorvise to the China Maik)

DISASTROUS FIRE IN MADRID.

Premier's Southing Remark.

Laynox, May 4.

In the flouse of Commons Me. Ajith said that Germany's use of poison. nus gases was a breach of The Hague Convention, and had been clearly committed with deliberate purpose after careful preparation. He emphasised that the time was better spent in counter-acting such action than in making representaticua.

A GERMAN ADMIRALTY REPORT.

LONDON, May 5, The German Admiralty states that a Zeppelia ca Monday fought a number of British submarines in the North Sen. One of the latter was sunk by a bomb, while the Zeppelin was untouched by the fire of the submarine guns and returned safely.

ANOTHER TRAWLER "SHELLED BY A SUBMARINE.

LONDON, May 4

A German submarine in the North Sea shelled the trawler Genton and killed four of the crew who were on the bridge.

The remaining seven escaped in a boat, on which the Germans fire, wounding four.

A collier picked up the survivors and took them to Aberdeen.

SWEDEN AND THE WAR.

LONDON, May 4, A telegram frem Copenhagen states that the King of Sweden in a speech at Gothenburg, said that the danger of Sweden being involved in the war was as great as before. His Majesty omphaaired that Swaden's indispensable duty was to observe strict neutrality, and he exhorted all to do nothing to aggri vate the country's position. Ha was confident that in case of necessity the whole nation would be united in defending the country and their liberty.

THE BRITISH BUDGET.

STATEMENT BY THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER.

LONDON, May 4.

ON THE WESTERN FRONT.

BRITISH LINE RE-ADJUSTED.

LONDON, May .

HOME FOOTBALL RESULTS.

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THE NAYAL YICE-MINISTER.

The Naval Vice-Minister, Li Wo Christian, who refused to take the asth at the Military Temple is reported to be resigning. He will probably be succeed- ed by Tea Yae Ying or Hg Ying Fo.

THE JAPANESE DEMANDS.

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exhibited keen interest in the play.

would beset that country if Germany won In comparison with previous years, the in the present modick final was undoubtedly slow and not nearly ao productive of stylish play. It was bow- ever exciting snough. Ng played & ramarke able lobbing game and zeturned. Green' powerful drives with comparativo ease bet his returne lacked strength and Green was generally successful in amshing. La played a spoiling game which at the same time was most strenuous and exacting. Ha

Green was sean couple of games up. The found fairly safe on the left use and weak on the right, and making use of this third fell through liko tactics but in the fourth Ng strenthened his right defence. With his omi sorrice he took the score to. forward drive which won him his first 40-love and then rammed in a bard game Loudly cheated he came again into prominence with stondy play and, aided by a double fault iron Crees, looked like stiú further redacing Green's advantage. There was serious taula for tho still more vigorous encounter for the advantage winning stroke, Ng, playing with splendid judgment, returned Green's forward divos ind secured both points, Green Istling bimaelt down with a driva into the net. The remaining games in the sat ware hand- sonely won by Green, who, generally, Ng completely at bis mercy. Ng showed signs of weakening in rotams and his net Play was unreliable.

Field-Marshal Sir John French reports that the loss of ground resulting

LONDON, May 4.. from the unexpected use of esphyxiating gas by the enemy last week necessitated a readjustment of our live in front of Ypres. This readjustment was success fully completed laat night. The new line runs west of Zonnebeke. whole front, with the exception of one half-hearted enemy attack north-east of During the last twenty-four hours the situation has been normal along the Ypres, which was easily repulsed.

PROGRESS REPORTED.

LONDON, May 4.5.40 p.m.

To-day's Paris communque states: The British repulsed last night an attack northward of Ypres. We gained ground at Bagatelle.

Last night's Faria communique says:

LONDON, May 6, 1.00 am.

Our progress continued in Belgium in the region of Steenstraete. Three German attacks near Beau Sejour in Champague were repulsed. We progressed Bagatelle in Argonae and extended our gair in Bois-le-Pretre.

THE GERMAN REPRISALS.

No Complaints From British Officers.

LONDON, May 4.

The Press Bareau unsounces that the American Ambassador at Berlin says the British officers under arrest make no complaints except that they have been arrested. The Ambassador declares that Germany will follow exactly in the case of the officers the treatment of German submarine prisonera in England.

ON THE EASTERN FRONT.

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Ng won the opening Kong in the second set, but Green's clover placing soon drev him level. Groen forced the play, showing superior form driving in & accession of pointa. Unge Green just tipped the ball orer, when Ng was beyond the ass live. The point certainly looked Green's. but Ng sprinted and hooking. his racquet beneath 15 ball, scoring to a point to the great surprise of everyone.. Ri effort

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However, he failed to overcome Green

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NATURE'S MOST BOUNTIFUL, GIFT IS THE CHOICEST OF ALL CHOICE

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Winning the Brst game in the third sol Ng improved wonderfully. Against this Green was falling off, and played with mech ¡less.. vigour. He drew arel and Ng came along rattling ia po'nt after point until he was twn games ahead. He was baving everything his own way owing to Green's sickening, yet he had to win his WILKINSON'S TANSAN secured 100% marks fur

point well, He showed a wail-grounded knowledge of the game but his judgment i

Lip placing was erratic. He returned the reoB imporrible shots and lobbed to advantage:

THIS IS NOT LE BOAST; IT IS SO

ATTEMPT TO ENVELOP RUSSIAN FLANK.

LONDON, May 5tter

The contestants were level again at 4-4 WILKINSON'S TANSAN A Petrograd conique does not confirm the, Austro-German claim tond. Ng won the vert two games, giving great victory in Galicia, It states that a series of hatiles developed on!

him the sot. Sunday and Monday in Galicia from the Vistala to the Carpathians. Enemy was the three bine made with which Green WILKINSON'S TANBAN

comparative case detachments crossed at River Dudajets, but the Russian fire prevented them concladiog gal illustrated well his auperior from advancing. The fighting was particularly desperate in the region of knowledge of the game Takhoff and Bieteh, where Russian counter-attacks resulted in the capture of hundreds of prisoners,

A very force battle continues in the direction of Stryi. The Suasiane finally captured a bill near Golovethom which had frequently changed bands, and took 1,300 prisoners.

Bvitza completely failed, and the enemy was forced to retire in disorder, losing The attempt of the enemy te envelop the tank at the source of the River prisoners.

The Russians still hold Mitau,

RUSSIANS DEFEAT A TURKISH CORPS.

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