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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1918.

TELEGRAMS.

(Continued from Page 1.)

THE WESTERN FRONT.

[FRENCH WIRELESS.]

FRANCO-BELGIAN BUCCESS

EVERYWHERE.

Loss, Oct. 10, 10 p.m. The offensive military operations. which were started on Monday by the Frich and Belgian troops under the derlers of King Albert, have been continue everywhere, with equal

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Afrosli indvance of from five to ials kilometress has been made.

BELGIANS. IN THOROUT.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE

PEACE QUESTION.

RUMOURS OF GERMANY'S ' CAPITULATION AND KAISER'S ABDICATION.

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 18 The Nice Rotterdamschs: Courant issues a special bulletin giving a raport from Hamburg that Germany has capitulated and the Kaiser has abdicated

LONDON. Oct. 15.

Router's Agency learns that the Foreign Office has not received official sonfrmation that the Kaiser bas ab circles is not disposed to reject the dicated, but opinion is well-informed reports as impossible.

GERMANY'S ACCEPTANCE OF PRESIDENT'S CONDITIONS.

The Belgians are on the outskirts | AN ASSURANCE TO SAFEGUARD of Thorout.

The French have passed the Lich- tervekle-Roilers railway.

GERMAN INTERESTS.

*AMSTERDAM, Oct. 16.

THE CHINA MAIL.

ANTI-DYNASTIC, DEMONSTRATIONS NO LIMIT TO ALLIED ADYANCE,

IN BERLIN.

LONDON, Oct 16.

LONDON, Ost 15. Router's Correspondent at Hand- The Daily Mail's Correspondent at quarters, telographing today, anys The Hague says:- -

We are following up rapidly the There were anti-dynastic demonstrsuccess in Flanders. Indeed, it is dif tions at Berlin on October 10 Saveral cula to set any limits to the Allied. famous Hohenzollarn stafnes in Unitar advance. Cavalry are reported towards den Linden were mashed.

Thousands struck at Easca on October 10 and the strikers paraded the town the Kaiser, Lindenburg and Laden singing revolutionary songs, insulting dorff, and demanding peace.

NOTES OFFICERS KAXY JON DUTY.

Belchers, Capt. Russell. Lyeemun, 2nd Lieut. Tompleton. Stonecutters, 2nd Lieut. Blackburn, stak

"AKLERVUTIONE, FOR HIQNER - KAZINOS, AND

8.0,00€ AND MEN OF THE INFANTER MATTALION, ATTACHED FOR DUTE.

Class 1, at Belchers ab`6.3" pan. on Thourout but may be only reconnaitring Mondays and Thursdays for all who bcdios Certainly the infantry have have not passed the "Proficient rate reached a point near Lichtervelde and() examination. Courtrai along the northern. outskirts of Olas 2, at Belchers at 6.30 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays for all N.00%. and men of higher ratings, under Staff Borgis. Orendene sud Parsons, RE, and Sergt. Day, H.K.D.C.

We are across the Lys east of that increasing numbers of Germans serville.

A telegram from Limburg reports | Comines with posis beyond Habaa are entering Eclland.

The weather is fine but misty.

FRANCE APPROVES PRESIDENT

WILSON'S REPLY...

BELGIAN REPORT.

LONDON, Oct 18

Class 3 at Lyeemun at 639 pm on Toesdays and Fridays, under Q.M.S. White and taff Sergt. Barclay, RE

Detail of duties as Lycomun from 17th to 31st Oct. inclusive, is posted at Hend- quarters for information of all can- corned.

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PARIS, Oct. 16. ··· A. ·Belgian-communique itatan:. Trhap The Senator unanimously appearance on the whole front of attack

French and Belgians continued to ad- Fresident Wilson's Note:

Penser will be issued at Engineer Offico, On the left the Belgians advanced Headquarters H.KD for all except- several kilometres northwards of Hard-Taikoo residents on Saturday, the 19th. instant, between 10a.m. and 12 noon, zame-Cortimarok railway

and on Monday, the fist at the same time and place

The Temps, applauding it singles out the wisdom of replying separately to Austria, and is of the opinion that an answer is now expected from the Gor man people itself."

GERMAN DESIRE FOR PEACE IN TRUE LIGHT.

A message from Berlin states that i The following independent and BRITISH NEAR COURTRAI AND Germany accepts all Trasirient Wilson's spontaneos testimony reveals the Berlin

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The British have pressed on to the utskirts of Courtmi,

They

ive taken Mênia,

12.000 prisones and 100",

been captured,

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guns have

On Tuesday the British forces svere, four kiloenetres from Lille.

They have egged the Huutedeule Canal between Lille and Douni.

Between the Dise and the Aisne, the French line has been advanced and now runs along the Sere on front of 20 kilometres.

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conditions, provided assurance is given that the interests of the German people are safeguarded.

REICHSTAG AND FEDERAL COUNCIL

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TO MAKE WAR ON PEACE

Copelnigen, Oct. 16.

A message from Berlin states The Feders! Council has passed a Bill making its anthe Reichstag's naaent necessary to make war or peace. The Socialist party passed a resolution, in

view of the general political situstion, not to object to Prince.. Max remaining

The French have taken 800 fresh Chancellor. prisoners.

FRENCH PRESS PRAISE PRESIDENT WILSON'S REFLY.

Iress, Oct. 18, 30p.m.

The French Press is unanimous In praising the reply of President Wilson

The Journal des Debate says The Washington Note has broken up the German diplomutio front. Prince Max of Baden has been emashed in the same manner as the Hindenburg Line."

STRIKE AT PRAGUE.

The meeting of the Reichstag has been postponed.

Prince Friedrich Karl has intimated that he is not yet certain that he will accept the Finnish Crown,

SENATE· ACCLAIMS THE NOTE.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13. Statements of Demverntic and Republican Senators enthusiastically acclaim President Wilson's Note and roreal the satisfaction of parties on the question.

Senator Lodge, who criticised the former Note, expresses genuine pleasure and says the last clause is eminently satisfacery and brings a sunse of relief to the American people.

Mr. Hitobecek, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, said that President Wilson had removed all A general strike has broken out at doubts as to the wisdom of his course. Prague.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16. The Associated Press, states that

This may develop into a revolu(Dr. Solf 1) forced the German Govern- zionary movement.

ment to seek an armistice and insisted on the desperate condition of the army: and the exhaustion of raw materiala.

[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

HOLY LAND BATTLE.

BRITISH ENTER BAIL BEK, TRIPOLI AND.. HOMS.

500 MEN TAKEN PRISONER

·AND 600 OFFICERS.

LONDON, Oct. 16.

The Chancellor strongly opposed it but was overruled by the majority of the War Council Hence the latest German note is signed by Dr. Solf, the Foreign Minister.

"BRITISH PRES APPROVAL.

LONDON, Oct. 15.. The press is unanimous in its ap- of President Wilson's reply and appreciates his optness in stating the

A Palestine official report states:proval At the occupation of Beirut British attitude. the 8th we took prisoner 50 Turkish officers and 600 men.

Our armoured cars and batteries ontered Baal Bek on the 0th and it is ascertained that 500 Turks have surrendered to the inhabitants,

Our advanced cavalry and armour ed ears have occupied Tripoli and Homs without opposition:

THE BALKANS.

ALLIED ADVANCE TO NORTHERN SERBIA.

ENEMY RETIREMENT IN ALBANTA...

LONDON, Oct. 16.

A French Eastern communiqué atates

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The Daily Telegragh mys it is one of the hardest hitting diplomatic com munications ever published and it will prove a decisive blow to the system responsible for the war.

The Daily Chronicle says the President

Note, cabled last evening, in its true light. A message from Amsterdam says: The Germans are driving out tens of the sand of famishing fugitives utterly without anything from Northern France. They have been not permitted to enter Brussels The Germana, more- Lover, are stripping sections of the Belgian railways of all zinc, copper, etc. GERMAN PRESB DISAPPOINTED.

HOPE OF PEACE LESSENED.

LONDON, Oct. 16.. Fresident Wilson's reply..

The German pres' is disapointed at

hope of peace is now lessened.

The Culogu azette declares that the

REPARATION FOR DEVASTATIONS!

DEMANDED.".

PARIS, Oct. 16.-

In the Senate a number of Senators passed a resolution requesting the Government to continue with the Allies in insisting on reparation for the enemy devastations and violations of Interna tional Law,

M. Pichon, the Foreign Minister, welcomed the resolution and assured them that the perpetrators would be appropriately punished.

IMMEDIATE GERMAN REPLY EXPECTED

whole of Hoogledi Plateau and captured In the centre the French carried the

Gita and Gitaberg.

French cavalry erased the Roulers- Thourous road and advanced towards Lichtervelde.

ting with British operating farther On the right the Belgians, co-opera- south, captured Wartkerlhosek and Lendebde and reached the railway from Courtrai to Ingelmunator.

THE BALKANS.

LONDON, OCE 16.

A Serbian communique states: In the course of fighting the Serbians carried the boights north of Nish and progressed especially on the left bank of the Mera French cavalry have entered Pirot.

THE ITALIAN PROGRESS, IN

ALBANIA.

LONDON, Oct. 16.

A wireless. Italian official message

states

In Albanis we occupied Tirana." A wireless Austrian official message 5378:---

We have evacuated Durazzo,

SPAIN GETS/GERMAN SHIPS.

MADRID, Oct. 15.

A semi-oficial, message announces that the German Exbassy is banding over to Speir seven German ships, aggregating 21,000 tons to replace those torpedoed since August 14,

M.P. FOR BATH.

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LONDON, Oct 16.

LONDON, Oet, 16

The Coalitionist candidate, Afr. C. Recter's Agency learns that advices have reached London that the German Foxcroft has been returned unopposed reply to President Wilson is expected for Båth. immediately. It is likely to constitute

a general acceptance of President Wilson's conditions.

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**LEINSTER ** OUTRAGE.

A DELIBERATE CRIME

LONDON, Oct. 15.

British Government holds conclusive The Etening Acer states that the

proof that the U-boat, which sack the Leinster was sent out with deliberate instructions to destroy passenger boats running between England and Ireland after the German Chancellor had sent the Pence Note to President Wilson. LLOYDS PEACE INSURANCE.

LONDON, Oct. 15. Lloyds are charging 42 per cent. for payment on total loss if peace is declared before Dec. 31 and £83 per cent. if before March 31.

IRISH CONSCRIPTION.

LONDON, Oct. 16..

It is stated that the. Government has postponed decision on the question ¡ of conscription in Ireland.

RACING NEWS.

LONDON, Oct. 16. The Cesarwitch resulted as follows:- 1. Ait Raid (25 to 1). 2, He (11 to 2).

*, Buckthorn (20 to 1).

Air Raid won by a short bead with 14 lengths separating second and third Twenty-four man. ^.^

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The following will attend on the datës

MONDAY, 21st Oct

Part 1, Practice 3 and

6.30 Lco Corp. A. O. Lang, Pies C. H. P. Hay, TE Pearce A-t. M. Fletcher, G. F. Nightingale ("B", Coy.).co. Corp. EL Davidson and Pte. G.B Dunnett (3. Gun Coy.) TUESDAY, 22nd On :--

"Part 1, Practices 3 and 4, 6.30 am-Sergt. Gorton Smith, Ptes. R. P. Thursfield, E. Howard. J. W. Taylor (Mounted Section), Sergt. Mit- chelmore (Sig, Sec.), and any others who wish to fire these practices at the Peak Range FRIDAT, 95th Oct.

Part 2, Practices 3, 8, 7 and 19 6.30a.m.-Ptes. A. Morse ("A"Coy.) Lee. Corp A. O. Lang, Ptes. F. Graham ER. Hallifax, G. W. C.. Barnett, S. B Dadwell, C. H. P. Hay and A. G, M. Fletcher ("B" Coy.).

SATURDAY, October 26th:-

Part 2, Practices, 6, 7 and 12.

6.30. Ptes. T. E. Pearce, G. F. Night- ingale ("B" Co.). Lee. Corp. E. David- son, Pte. G. B. Dunnett (3. Goa Co.) Sergt. G. "Morton Smith Ftes, R. P. Thursfield, E. Howard, J. W. Taylor (Mounted Section), Sergt. Mitchelmore (Sig. See, and any others who wish to fire these practices at the Peak Range.

"A" Company.

FARADES.

MONDAY, October 21st-

4.45 pm. No. 3 Platoon at King's Fark Range Small Musketry Course; Part 2 Practices 17 and 18. Dress, drill order with pottenes. TUESDAY, October 22nd

Ground. Fall in at the Cricket Club at 5.30 p. No. Platoon ää Polo

5.10 p.. and proceed by Tram to Canse vay Bay. Fire Discipline training. Dress, driff order with pouches (No dummies.) FRIDAY, October 25th-

s30 pm. No. 1 Platoon on Marray Parade Ground. Squad Dril, drill order. "B" Company.

TUESDAY, October 22nd:-

5.15 pm-No. 7 Pistoon at Head- quarters. Quarry Bay men will parade at 5.30 pm. Dress, drill order with rides, No pooches or sidearms.

5.15 pm-No. 8 Platoon (N.CO's and men as detailed by Platoon Commander) WEDNESDAY, 23rd Oct. at Kowloon Docki. T.E.T.

|| 4.45 pm—No. 5 Platoon, Nos. 3 and 4 Sections, at King's. Park Range. Annual Dress, drill order with porches. Musketry Course, Part 1, Practices 3 and FRIDAY, 25th Oct.

-4.45. p.m.---No: 6 Platoon, Nos. 5 and 6 Sections, at King's Park Range, Annual Musketry Course, Part 1, Practices. I and 2. Dress,ld i order with pouches.

MACHINE GUN COMPANY. MONDAY, 27th Oct:

4.45 p.m. No. I Gur Team at King'a. Park Range. Annial Musketry Course, order with pouches... FRIDAY, 15th Oct

does not close the door to negotiations TURKISH SITUATION UNCHANGED Administrattyo Order by Major H. A Part 3 Practices 17 and 18, Dress, drill

LONDON, Oct. 13.

Renter's Aganey learns that the Turkish situation is uchanged, and no immediate fresh developments are anticipated.

Morgan, Administratien Commandant.

STRENGTH,

27.10 am--Beginners Class at Hord

KÖNNTED ·RACTION.

--No. 998 Pta. JW. Taylor was enrolled-quarters. on 11.10.18 and posted to Mounted Sec- tionate

BON MONDÁT, 21st Oct.— The Commandant words with deep regret the death of No. 901 Pte. Dress, drill order

5.80p.m. At Jockey Club Stables. Barron (in the sinking of the Hirano

*** FRIDAY, 25th Oct-:—

but leaves zo opening for sido tracking correspondence. His prompt rejoinder to Dr. Solf allows that German nation to realise exactly where it stands.

The Morning Post anys that President Wilson deserves the gratitude of the civilised world for saving the situation. The Daily News says it is the most mo- mentous declaration of world policy THE DRIVE IN BELGIUM. Mar) qver uttered and it is sanctioned by the democracy of every land. The German people will know their enemy is indeed "Potsdam

The Daily Express says the Germans must choose whether they they will live free men er die slavel.

LONDON, Oct.16

The Daily fail says President Wilson The Allies are continuing to adjustifies all the high hopes the Allied sance towards Northern Serbia.",

nations reposed in him."

The Serbians have captured Veliki the most exact standard for President The Timer says: We in England set and the Yesterebuc massif, atd Wilson's reply and he has satisfied it. reached 20 kilometres north of Nish, The reply ends all idea of a bargained taking a large number of prisoners.

peace. The Times warns against talk of enemy surrender at a moment when In Albania the enemy is retiring all our strength is most needed, but upon Ipak,

urges the necessity of preparing for peace by immediate establishment of a "ANOTHER ATTEMPT ON LENIN'A united: Allied "political front to meet,

LIFE.

LONDON, Oct. 17.

A message from Kieff mentions

ment.

sttempts that the enemy will certainly maka to divide the Allies at the settle

LONDON, Oct. 15. Speaking at Manchester Mr. Churchill a new attempt, to assunte Maid the Allies wholeheartedly endorsed Lamin, who was shot in the President Wilson's reply:" shoulder

AN AID TO DIGESTION.

W THEN you have a fallness and wogin in the stomach after caling you miny know that you have esten too much, and should take onent Chamberlain's Tablets, to rid your stion.¿“ for hesla by all Chemists and

ITALIAN PRESS ENDORSE THE KOTE,

The Italian

PEDALI

12,000 PRISONERS TAKEN."

BRITISH OCCUPY MENIN.

LONDON, Oct. 16, Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Hag

states --

Patrols slightly progressed during the night in the Douai and Lille sector."

The Allied forces under the King of Belgians reached the approaches to the Belgians continued the attack. Thei Wyinendaale Wood and Thorout.

The French reached the outskirts of Lichtervelde

Further south, despite lively rasis co, they pushed beyond the Roulers Lichtervelde railway

Southward of the canal the Belgian taptured Lendelda, gan sy

The Second British Army reached the outskirts of Courtrai, and occupied Meniu and Wervineqhere they gained footing on the right back of the Lys

Bince the 14th fast, the Allies have taken 12,000 prisoners and captured over 100 guns

DONT

No. 194 Spr. Meintosh and No. J. F. Allen, Engineer Company,

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are to resign, on leaving the

Colony, to data from day of departure. No.713 Pie J. A Ballen, M. Gun Com pany is permitted to resign, on leaving the Colony, to date fee day of de parture.

ALKAYEL Pte. F. R. J. Adams, "B" Company, is granted 6 weeks' leave, on business, from 14.10.18...

ARHILLERT COMEANT.

Additional tan are required from the Infantry Battalion for the Artillery Company Names of men willing to transfer should be sent through unit possible Commander to the Adjutant, za soon Re

trees for Artfiery Company by Cáps.

_____H_T. Kraizong, V.D.

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MONDAY, October 218)

TUESDAY, October 2nd

5.15. Left half Coy, Fall drill,

7.30 am. Right balf Coy. New Layers class only

5.30 pmAt Jockey Club Stablos Dress, dril order without rifles.. DEATH BEGNALLING SECTION." TUESDAY, 22nd Oct:

45 pm-At King's Park Range anual Musketry Course, Part 1, Prac tices 1 and 2. Dress, drill order with pouches a

- Company MONDAY, 21st Oct.

5.30 p.ca-No. 1 and 2 Sections on Murray Parade Ground Squad Drill. FRIDAY, 25th Oct. Dreen, drill order.

5.30 p.m.Nos 3 and 4 Sections on Murray Parade, Ground Squad Drill. Dress, drill order.

RECKITS.

HONDAY, 21st & FRIDAY, 20th Ce

6.33 p.at-Becruits of all units, except * Company, onuray Parade Ground, under Bergts: Oxberry (Mon- day), and Edmonds (Friday) Dress, drill order

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FRIDAY, October 25th |:::7.50 am. Bight Half Coy. Full drill♫ MÓN

5.15 pm. Left Half Cay. Now Layer eless only.

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