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SATURDAY: NOVEMBER 25, 1818.

THE

LATEST

WAR.

TELEGRAM S.

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)

THE STRUGGLE“ IN RUMANTA.

ENEMY 48 MILES FROM BUKHAREST."

ATTEMPTS A LANDING ON THE DANUBE

LONDON, Nov. 24.

A Kumanian communique reports enemy attempts to disembark troops near Zimaitea, of the Danube, 45 miles. south of Bucharest. It adds: In

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Westera Wallachin we have further retired before superior forces.

In Dobrudja we advanced along the whole frunt especially in the centre and on the left wing,

A Russian communiqué ways to the Dobrudja our troops further ad vanced to the south, their left ank reaching Lake Tashal, while in places they biva erossed the river Kartal

THE CHINA MAIL.

WAR FINANCE IN BRITAIN AND GERMANY,.

'BRITISH MINISTER ON GERMANY'S „BOGUS....BUDGET.

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THE SINKING OF THE

CABRITANNION -

IMPOSSIBLE TO MISTAKE THE VESSEL'S CHARACTER'

LONDON, - Nor. 23,

In the House of Commons, replying to Sir Edward Carson, Mr. Asquith said this was an attack on a hospital ship The Government is considering the matter of drawing the attention

A ̈ LADIES' COLUMN.:

PARIS DRESS TEA-TIME FASHIONS.

[BY A CORERSPONDENT IN TOR ÉTIMES,

The smartest trocks in Paris pre chiotly in the afternoon. In the

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PREVENT PLAGUE & DIPHTHERIA

BY USING

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CLEANLINESS IN USE

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A one gallon tin will on the addition of water prodveo . 100 gallons of efficient disinfectant,

- LONDON, Nov. 21.

Renter announces that every offort-rooma latest moduls are worn, and Mr. Mckinnon Wood Secretary for was made to indicate the character of there rounds the little tables women

the Britannic. Oli sach side of the hul gather to discuss the topics of the

bour. Scotland, in an interview, stated that a gigantic cross was painted, each arm of

One woman wants a bronze tailer the financial position of Great Britain which was illuminated with 300 high

natie trimmed with black foe, Herf

fall crowned toque in a darker bronze velvet followed a policy of openness while that power electric lights. It was impossible has no ornament but a pearl pin thrust of Germany was largely one of conceal roy submarines to mistake her, sither by into the side just over the brow. A ment. Herr Helfforich's at Budget

day or by night.

lace veil with an open mesh is woECONOMY over the face. When the coat is thrown was admittedly a bogus Bidget, in

open one that n

dress, not "CONSTRUCTIVE MURDER which the war income so the war

and the oval decollete shows a hint skirt and blouse is worn with ity

ON THE HIGH SEAS."

bronze chiffon and embroidery: there is

How A Lot of EFFICIENCY no suggestion With her is a girl wearing a simple little

stion of creamy not ar ANOTHER HOSPITAL SHIP SUNK.

blue serge costuipe with an ermine cape. The dress is straight in line and closely pleated, with long sleeves which full over. so hands in a point and show some fullness in the upper arm. The only colour comes in a turned-back collar of wine-coloured velvet round the

wide oval derollete. The ermine capo forms deep, soft wide stilar epilar behind and has two pointed flaps in front, which can be worn as a cross-over- or be arrang-

LONDON, Nov. 24.

The Admiralty announces that the hospital ship Brasmar Castle, bound from Salonika to Malta with wounded soldiers, has been mined or torpedoen in Mykoni Channel, in the Aegean Sea.

All on hoard were saved.

ship of the Union Castle Line Her [The Bremer Cartle wax a well-known tonnage was 6,208. She was built in 1808]

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A GERMAN DENIAL.

LONDON, Nov. 24. The German Admiralty denies that the Britennis was sunk by submarine.

A MISSING STEAMER. "

The Admiralty announces that there is no further news of the" Rappahannock, wheeft Haarfor England on Oetsber 17, and which was reported from Berlin to have been sunk on November 8,

Unless the 37 members of the crew have been taken aboard a submarine,"or General Mackensen's army was like temisferred to another vessel, of which wise engaged at other points.

THE GERMAN VERSION. A German conmanique says she Dobrudia the Bulgarians attacked and drove hack the Russians.

AN AUSTRIAN COMMUNIQUE, An Austrian communiqué states; The vanguard of our forces advancing beyond Gralova, rewbed the Olt, River.

The enemy are more canaianshutzesisting. in the Rimuik, sector.

GERMAN CAPTURE ORSOVA

AND TURNUSEVERIN. »

there is no indication, there in n longer be any hope of their safety. It

the crew

werg forcer to take to the

boats far from land in beul wisther, Germany has again been guilty of constructive murder on the high seas:

[The Rappahannock was 'a vessel of 3884 tons, built in 1993 and owned by Messrs Furness, Withy and Co., Ltd.]

A. Lierman communiqué statos: We GERMANY'S COMPULSION BILL. have capured Orsova and Turnuseverin. I

THE AUSTRIAN EMPEROR'S LATE.

COMMAND..

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 24.

CONSIDERABLE INCREASE IN

-MUNITIONS-NECESSARY

AMSTERDAM, Nov., 24.

The German Secretary of the Interior has introduced in the main Committee of the Reichstag a Bill providing for auxiliary service by all men from 17 to

The Archduke Joseph has taken over the Emperor Karl's command from the Galicin to the Danube." TUNNEL THROUGH THE TAURUS 60 years of age...

RANGE

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 24.

י

A telegram from Sofa-states-that the tunnel through "the Taurus range has been completed.

ENEMY FAILS ON THE CERNA.

LONDOS, Nov. 25.

expenditures were not stated. On the other hand the British expenditure had been clearly published. It would pro- bably amount from the beginning of August 1914 to the end of March 1917 to

£3,883,000,000 including large advances to the Allies and Dominions which would be royalde after. the war. The nation had reason to he proud that Creat Britain had home the burden with cheerfulness and goodwill,

the whold people. betokening the stern determination of

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Since the beginning of the war wo had raised in taxation £1,011,000,000. Germany, on the contrary, had gambled apot the expectation of huge in- demnities from conquered enemies. The anccess of her loans, was largely due to paper money which she hieralf had created. This method could be repeated indefinitely. True, Germany had borrowed domestically, but the British borrowings from the United States were very small and intended only to maictün exchange. The Foreign Exchanges reflect the judgment of the world on the financial positions of Gorrany and Britain. When peace comes Germany will have to face enocinus diffinities. German financial writers fully recognise this.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE ALLIED ADVANCE

SERBIA.

1.400 KILOMETRES OF SERBIA -LIBERATED.-

neutrals to the fact.

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THE KUT PRISONERS,

CLOSE CONFINEMENT OF OFFICERS.

of

LONDOS, Nov. 23.'* In the House of Commons, Mr. Tau falcoli asket whether the Treasurer of the Household was oficially aware that 90 of the officers captured at Kut had been closely confined for many weeks at. Yozgad, Asia Minor.

The Treasurer, Mr. James Hope, replied in the negative. He stated that he had cabled to the United States Embassy

Constantinople requesting information on the subject and also asking the minister to endeavour to secure the removal of the prisoners from Yozgad.

'ADMIRALTY.

as a stole with one and encircling the throat. A black velvet cluche bat with narrow brüm'trowns the head. The boots are neat blee kir, and the gloves washing channis are gauntlet gloves, a size too large, in

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Other fashions are less sober in linė. There is a black liberty with noticeable shoes, the heels of which are extra- vagantly high and the buckles a little too gorgeous. This black liberty is pleated in front as to fall very full, but short; and so draped behind as to fail CHANGES IMPENDING IN BRITISH into a narrow train. The bodice is long- sleeved and low-necked. A sable cape with a full pointed back reaches below. the waist, and a bolero front has invisible, sleeves, The hat is in black velvet with a wide brim, turned back from the face and embroidered in steel hand-bag is also embroidered in steel, and the general effect is too, spulent, When compared with the soft serges

and other dull-faced materials, satin looks a little, brazen. Velvet is far more be coming.

LONDON, Nov. 23. The Times announces that changes in the Admiralty are impending, and that it is likely that they will be published in a few days...

AGE LIMIT FOR CAVALRY OFFICERS,

LONDON, Nov. 23.

beads where brim and'erown meet. The

Linings are of great account. In the in the House of Commons, replying present.combination of the little dress to Col. Yate, Mr. Chamberlain, said that and cont. A lining may be in the same the Indian Army Order "dotarring colour as the more delicate of the mater- cavalry officers kom promotion to re-ale in the dress; for instance, a cont gimental command after they had and dress in deep wine-coloured

material

lighter IN 45 but the practice in France was The coat has a satin lining in the sbade

reached the age 48 had been altered to and the dress made up with

wine-coloured mousseline and grey fur more rigorous than the terms of the of

of the mousseline, so that the harmony order.

of colour is compiste. Most inings are plain, and the effect is reposeful, especially when the colour scheme of the costume--is fairly strong. Too much. colour and too inuch "pattem 'are & mistake.

LONDON, Nov 26 Paris official announcersent states that fighting continues under the most unfavourable conditions north Monastir, where the enemy, reinforced, is desperately resisting. His violent

counterattacks failed,

of

We advanced to the out-kirts of Hotesevo.

Our neroplanes bombarded onemy encampments in the Topolani and Prilep regions. Two enemy machines vera brought down in the Drama district.

LATER.

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THE EXPULSION OF ENEMY

MINISTERS FROM GREECE.

"FUTTLE GERMAN PROTEST,

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 23.

A Berlin official statement announces that Germany has protested in the sharpest manner to Greces, all the Neutrals, and also to France and England, against the deportation of the Ministers from Athens

- A -DUTCH --LOAN.

A

He said that besides the millions liable to serve in the Army millions were liable for other services. This war was not only-a-war-of-armies but a war of politi cal economy. Germany must exert to the extreme her national power. "The Bill aimed at the mobilisation of labour, of which there was now a positive lack, on the whole front against fresh German authorising a State loan of 10 millions heels indicate a lack of common" especially in munitions, and the keeping forces. Nevertheless, the Serbians in up of the food supply. Compulsion places advanced northwards, repulsing

ALLIES INFLICTING HEAVY LOSS, would only be employed as a last resort; voluntary service was required. Labour must be taken from the leas important Lindustries. The Bill must prare.to.the whole world Germany's determination to fight with all her forces to the uftermost

A French communique atatea : The violent enemy counter-attacks on the right bank of the Cera were a complete failure.

A stubborn struggle continues forth and east of Monastir, where the Allies "hay progressed and inflicted heavy losses on the Germans and Bulgars.

The Italians are advancing west of Monastir and have reached. Nizopoli, taking prisoners.

ALLIED AERIAL OPERATIONS ON WESTERN FRONT.

LONDON, Nov. 24., A French communiqué mentions an engagement by three British and several cremy aeroplanes in Lorraine which resulted in one of the enemy being brought down.

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A Serbian communique states that fierce lighting took place on 22nd. inst

counter-attacks.

The area liberated "in Serbia is now 1,200 square kilometres.

THE STRUGGLE IN RUMANIA.

THE HAGUE, Nov. 13 A bill will shortly be introduced

sterling.

NEW GERMAN “PEACE KITES."

high

...Generally, when the fashious change a woman's outline changes with them. But this autumn, although the fashions have changed, our outlines remain very much what they were in the summer. But they are growing more discreet and graceful Frenchmen who draw fashions emphasize the pose which goes with them; sometimes they exaggerate, but unless the right

pose is given the dress loses its effectiveness. Thin same applies to the wearing of Paris clothes; unless they are worn as in Paris they cease to to what they were meant to be. At present our outlines are alim, nent, erecty and yet supple and litbe. Free movement

nowhere hampered, and only the

Tery sense. Tho waist 15 placed new

neither too high nor too low. The skirts are neither too long nor too short. Sleeves are long as they should be for she winter. The open neek is morbatly proportioned and yet relieves us from having to grapple with collar supports and sacalike difficulties.

The decorative veil is a thing

to avoid. The Times, commenting on the week ago hardly one was to be seen- new German "pesce, kites. "" in in Paris, now they have descended upon America, again emphasises the deters in a cloud. Every other hat is

trimmed with &

black veil embroidered in white or beige, with the embroidery ab arranged as to form a hat trimming Referring to the Cabinet Ministers" to a black velvet toque. The ides was rapetition make it tiresome. good, but campaign in the Provinces, the It is to be hoped that the shoulder

capo Timca says that there is no peace will not become as general, but already talk in any responsible quarter in it is to be seen in marabout and many the country, and suggests that the itation furs. To look really well it occasion of the campaign. is not will have to be made in very good fur. weakness but obvious strength; pub- lic opinion is demanding energetic action:

A

TIMES COMMENT.

LONDON, Nov. 23.

REASSURING VIEWS BY EXPERTS.mination of the Allies to make peace

LONDON, Nov. 24.

Three belated Rumanian com- muniques do not refer to the fall of Craiova They admit & retirement east The of the town

General von Groener, Chief of the War Department, pointed out that tha exertions of the British Ministry of Munitions necessitated a considerable increase in German munitions. Bill proposed to add to the Army all who had been hitherto indispensable at home. The whole Bill constituted the completion of a general-duty to serve the country without social distinction

THE ENSLAVEMENT OF THE BELGIANS.

LIBERATION. THE ALLIES' CARDINAL OBJECT.

Apparently the Rumanians in the Esjin valley are making a stand at Oltenie, between Craiova and Slatina-

Reference to force enemy attacks at Corna. proves that the Rumanians are still operating in the Orsova region.

on their own terms.

GENERAL SIR WILLIAM ROBERTSON'S VIEWS:

"NATION NOT YET FULLY AWAKE."

LONDON, Nov. 28.

The occupation of Tasaul and Tatar- palas in the Dobradja reveals the extent of the Alles southward advance in Dobrudja. Both villages are on the Black Sen, 18 miles north of Constanza. Experts point out that General von Falkenhayn failed to cut off Ramanis from Rassis in the Moldavia defles, and

A letter from Bir William Robert French aviators fought forty engage

then compelled to abandon his sop, which was read at Lambeth menta in the Somins region, bringing

march on Bucharest through Praedeal Borough Council, said:"Men of are urgently needed.. down Ave enemy machines. Lisatonant of the Belgian Government on the sub-Pass while the unexpected forced march military age Guynemer brought down his twenty-ject of the deportations, says the Gor. Craiova was merely a rald intended We have tot yet put cur baciss to to create alarm, as the enemy base is the war we are not yet fully awake." ernment's horror and indignation at this too remote to enable him to crush third machine.

revival of slavery is shared by the whole Rumanis. world.

Two of our aquadrons heavily bombed Erayers and Griselles respectively, whiel Late last evening four bombarded blast. furnaces and factories at Folklingen, dropping twelve 130-millimetres and twelve 150-millimetre bombs, apparently effectively and returning unharmed. BRITISH RAID ENEMY TRENCHES.

LONDON, Nov. 24.

LONDON, Nov. 24. Viscount Grey, replying to the protest

Viscount Grey reafirmas that the cardinal object of the Allias is to liberate Belgium from the continual dangers of enemy occupation.

CHANGES IN THE RUSSIAN MINISTRY.

PETROGRAD, Nor. 24. 11 Sturmer, the Premier, has been General Sir Douglas Haig reporta » We raided trenches "south-east of appointed Grand Chamberlain, and M. Grena, Festhubert and Bois de Trepon, Minister of Communications,

has been appointed Premier.

There have been strong demonstra tions in the Duma in favour of Par liamentary Government, and M. Sturmer was a notable reactionary,

Grenier.

EMPEROR FRANCIS JOSEPH'S FARENTELY TO HIS PEOPLE.

"A PAINFUL GRIEF.".

AMSTERDAM, Nov./

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The experte urge that we should await conclusion that the Ramanian defence developments before jumping to the is a failure.

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EXPLOSION ON A RÚSSIAN WARSHIP.

NEW SHIP SINKS IN SHALLOW WATER.

PETROGRAD, Nov. 23..

CANADA'S WHEAT SURPLUS.

OTTAWA, Nov. 23, Canada's exportable wheat surplus is estimated at 93,500,000 bushels.

CARDROOM WORKERS.

DEMAND FOR INCREASED WAGES.

LONDON, Nov. 24.1 Fire broke out in the forward By a majority of 99 per cent. the magazine of Imperatica Maria on 20th Cardroom Workers Amalgamation, at October followed immediately by an Manchester, decided to persist in the petrol tanks. The crow very wages. Nevertheless, it is not explosion. The fire quickly reached their demand for an increase in bravely strove to focalise it and food believed that extreme steps will be the magazines. Admiral Roischak, talen Commander-in-Chist, went aboard and directed operationa

·A· Uscasa adjourus, the Duma" until December 2, owing to the necessity of of the crew were saved; but 152 are The ship sank in an hour. The bulk, the Government explaining to Parlin

A note of Farewell from the Emperorment all the impariling problems This

Francis-Joseph's will, obviously written war time, thanks the people for their loyalty and also the Army and Navy whose stories gave me joyful pride, and whose unmerited misfortunes are a

missing and 64 succumbed to burns,

It is hoped to raise the vessel, which

accessitates careful considerations lying on a shallow bottom

Bouter's Agency - is informed that the change fo tho Rassign Premiership

The Imperatra Mazin was an mis

SUBMARINE PIHAGY:

LONDON, NOT. 24. The steamer Brierten is reported sunk

ST. JOHN. AMBULANCE BRIGADE.

ORDERS FOR WEEK ENDİNG DECEMBER 2ND, 1015.

CORTS PARADE.

The YMCA and Sayingpan Divi. sions will parade on the Queen's College Recreation Ground (near the Polo Ground) on Sunday, the 10th in Law

Tramcars will leave from the Courts at 9 am. Officers in charge of Divisions will at their discretion march their men to the Law Courts or order. to assemble there at 8.45am. Uniform, Helmets, Haversacks (fitted), Waterbottles (Alled), shorts and puttees Hand Stretchers required.

TMCA, DIVISION, Members will parade sa below :— Tuesday, November 28th 8 pm Signalling Class arm. Company Drill Wednesday, November 20th

8p.m. Practical Firat Aid Work. Thursday November 30th.

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POLICE LESERTE SCHOOL:

NOVEMBER.

Clasa IV. All Inspectors and Sergeant

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DATES, TOR DECLARA

geants and Bergeants are required to All Company Inspectors, Crown Ser

Claronday Dec. 4th, Tuesday, afford the Police School which will open Dec. 12th, Monday, Dec. 18th, Wadace

Headquarters Club on Dec. 4thday, Dec. 27.

Class II Wednesday, Dec. 6th, Mos

A Course of Lectures will be delivered to the undersicoticned Classcs by Chief day, Doc: 11th, Taowlay, Doc. 106, Pol- Inspector Kerr, Inspectans Gordon, P. day, Dec. 29th :O'Sullivan and Gerrard.

At the comulusion of las Cause, Crown Bergeante and Sergeants, will be. required to pass an examination.

Whilst attending School, members will be permitted to be absent from Company Drills of application to the undersigned through the usual channels.

Members will attend in uniform, and will provide their own material for taking notes. Classes will aid of 6.30 p.uk skap.

8p.m, Aignalling Class. 8p.in, Company Drill Uniforci,-Drill Order. ·

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Recruits will parade on Trekday and Thursday at 6.15 p.m. for First Aid

CLABBER Lectares and on Friday at 4 pm. for Company Dr Trained Members will Clase E All Injectors and Bargoente parder on Wednesday at 290 pot for 32 No. 1 Company, the Mounted Police may be impossible to prevent an accident, but it is not impossible to

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