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a check on the German advance to Paris. which, as a recent telegram put it, has completely upset the German time table, and it looks at the present time as though the Russians, slow-moving as they are, are likely to be in Berlin long before the Germans will be able to get to Paris, at

ents of the present situation would care to hazard an opinion as to whether the Germans over will reach Paris, but the records of the war so far show that the German Commander-in-Chief is prepared to sacrifice the lives of his troops to an appalling extent in order to achieve that ambition. Yet it is plain to all men that a German occupation of Paris would not hasten the end of the war. The best prospects of an early peace lie in crashing defeat of the German army in the great battle which is now in progress. Whether that can bo accomplished remains to be seen, but meanwhile the Allies recognise that there is need for still further strengthening their forces in the field. France, we have been told in the telegraphic despatches, is filling up the "wastage" in her army. It is doubtful if the same can be said of Germany, for every man seems to have been called up-even .to the second Landstrum. As for the British, there are resources to draw upon in the United Kingdom: and the Dominions which bavo scarcely entered into the calculations of Britain's adversaries. The news that three Divisions of Indian troops-some 60,000 men-are to go to the front is likely to prove a very disquicting piece of informa tion for the German' War Office; This is the first time that Indian Native troops will have been employed by Great Britain in a war against a white race, but we may recall that. Indian troops; parti.. eipated side by side with British, French, German, Japanese and Russian troops, under the supremic command of a German

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AT LAST we have news of an important engagement in the principal Naval zone of the war, and the result of that engage ment is ominently satisfactory to the British-three Gorman cruisers and two destroyers sunk, without the loss of one British vessel. Two cruisers were damaged while all the destroyers returned in "good order." On the German side, in addition to the ships sunk, it is announced that many German destroyers were damaged. How many German cruisers suffered damage the report units to state. far in the war the British have lost only one unit of the Fleet--H.M.S, Amphion-- whilst the German Fleet has be reduced by six cruisers, namely the Goeben and the Breslau, interned in the Dardanelles, the Magdebury, wrecked. and subsequently blown 12p at the entrance to the Gulf of Finland, and three cruisers sunk in the engagement off Heligoland. In addition the Germans bave lost two

destroyers, the fine armed merchantman Kaiser Wilhelm der Grome, besides a submarine and a minelayer. The balance of advantage in the Naval warfare is therefore greatly in favour of the British. On land the battles are

more than fulfilling anti- cipations regarding their fierce and sanguinary character, and while the Allies have not yet succeeded in driving back the immense German forces thrown into Belgium and all along the Erench frontier, they have at any rate imposed

Field Marshal, in the advance on Peking at the time of the Boxer rising, and in their general behaviour no less. than in their gallantry they showed themselves not unworthy of inclusion in. an international force composed largely of white troops. There are doubtlcas

would prefer to see Indian Native troops kept out of a European war, but the vast majority of men we believe will endorse. the decision in the matter taken by the

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kADWA Government. No one anything of the sentiments which prevail among the Indian troops will question Lord CRKWE's statement that there would be great disappointment in Indis if Indian troops were debarred from participating in the war, especially since it is known to them that the French are India employing their African troops.

is almost as much concerned in the outcome of this war as is the United Kingdom or any other part of the King's Dominions, and secing that it is a life DM death struggle for the Empire the Government is surely justified in availing itself to the fullest extent of the resources of India as of any of the ΟΙ the solf-governing Dominions. keenness of the native troops to fight under British officers side by side with their comrades in the British Army there can be no doubt, and permission to do so we believe will immensely strengthen India's attachment to the Throne. These troops, high-souled men with a first-rate training," as Lord CREWE described them, are regarded as among the finest and bravest soldiers in the world, and Lord CREWE's confidence that they will give the best possible account of themselves in the field will be widely shared. We can well believe that had Germany so fine a force of men to draw upon she would not hesitate a moment about it, and if it be objected that the black troops are prone to be more savage in warfare than white troops, it will be a sufficient answer to point to the ruthless destruction by the Germans of the fine city of Louvain, and the shooting of its notable residents. - It will be said that it is War; but it is barbarous nevertheless,

The return of the cases of communicable diwase notified in the Colony during last week shows that there were five fatal cases of plague, all Chinese, and one case of diphtheria (Eurasian).

It is notified in the Government Gazette that no Launch, junk, boat, or other vessel (except Government vessels) shall approach within one hundred yards of any ship lying in Kowloon Bay, without a permit from the Harbour Master.

Shanghai newspapers anoounce the death after nearly two months' illness, of Mr. Jens Peter Jensen, chief engineer to the Great Northern Telegraph Company, at the age of 39 years. Also of Mr. R. Bernasconi, of Carlowitz & Co, who died from blood poisoning. He was a native of Switzerland and very popular among the friends of other nationalities. A sad Swiss community as well as with many

feature is that he had been married less than a year.

THE

WAR.

[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.];

NOTE-Most of the telegrams printed below were received on Suturelaj night, and were published by us yesterday as an "Extra." They are reprinted for the information of our numerous readers in the Outporte s well as for that of our local subscribers who may not have seen the "Extra.” The cables received during the last twenty-four hours arc inserted in their proper sequence.

NAVAL BATTLE IN THE

NORTH SEA.

THREE GERMAN CRUISERS AND TWO DESTROYERS SUNK.

Lonos, August 29th.

0,30 p.m.

The Official Press Bureau to-day announces that a concerted operation of some consequence was attempted against the Germans at Heligoland. Strong forces of destroyers, supported by cruisers, battle- cruisers and submarines, intercepted and attacked the German destroyers and cruisers guarding the approaches to the coast,

The action was fortunate and fruitful. The British destroyers heavily engaged the German destroyers. All the British vessels returned in good order. Two German destroyers were sunk and many damaged,

The British cruisers engaged the German cruisers.

The First Battle Cruiser Another disappeared in the

Light Cruiser Squadron sank the Mainz. Equadron sank a cruiser of the Koln class. mist heavily afire and sinking.

First the

The British cruisers Amethyst and Laertes were damaged. British casualties were not heavy.

The

The Officers concerned in this skilfully handled operation were ear-Admiral Rear-Admiral Sir David Beatty, Rear Admiral Moore, Christian and Commodores Keyes, Tyrwhipt and Goodenough."

The Maine was a protected cruiser of 4,350 displacement, laid down in 1907; Her main armament was 19 Linch gans, and her speed 20. Inots. The Koln class is quite a modern ene. The Kola and the Amsberg, the first two ships of this class, joined the Service in 1911. They displace 4,280 tons, are 401ft 9in. long, with 46ft. beam and 18ft. bin. draught. They carry twelve 40-calibre 4.1in., four 55-calibre 2.1io., and four machine guns, and have four submerged torpedo tabes. They are turbine vessels with 20,000 f.k.p. and 28 knots, but on trial a mean of 27.2 was obtained by the two vessels named above.]

GERMAN SURVIVORS TRIBUTE TO BRITISH GUNNERY.

LONDON, August 29th.

6,50 p.m.

The German survivors of the Naval engagement off Heligoland havo arrived at Harwich. They declare that the British gans were of terrific accuracy and force. Most of the men on the decks of the German warships perished.

THE BRITISH CASUALTIES.

LONDON, August 30th.

11.35 a.m.

The Official Press Bureau announces that the British ensulties in the Naval engagement were 29 killed, including two Lieute ants and 35 wounded.

THE COMMAND OF THE ANGLO-FRENCH FLEET IN THE

MEDITERRANEAN.

LONDON, August 30th.

19.40 p.m.

The Official Pross Bureau communicates the information that Adiniral Boue de la Peyere has assumed the command of the Anglo-French Fleet in the Mediterranean.. Admiral Sir Archibald Milné has returned

Home

Admiral Milne's conduct and dispositions regarding the German and Breslau (which succeeded in passing up the Mediter- cruisers Gr ranean to the Dardanelles) have been the subject of careful examination by the Admiralty, with the result that the measures taken by Admiral Milne were approved in all respects,

THE LAND

BATTLE.

APPALLING LOSSES.

LONDON, August 20th.

3.55 a.m.

Paris communiqué says:-" The situation on our front from Bomme to the Vosges is the same as yesterday. The German forces seem to have slackened their march,"

The apparent inaction indicated above is explained by the frightful exhaustion of both Armies.

sides, The lossET

aro appalling on

German especially among the Germans, Prisoners relate that two Infantry regiments were so decimated that they were amalgamated isto one. Of that one only 60 men remain.

5.25 .00.

It is stated in Paris that the battle begun to the North of Hirson, between Cambras and Morieras seems absting. Travellers relate that the Germans have been driven back in the direction of Chimay

[THROUGH REUTERS AGENCY)

THE RUSSISAVA

ADVANCE.

FURTHER RUSSIAN SUCCESSES IN EAST PRUSSTA

AND GALICIA.

LONDON, August 28th.

It is officially announced that the Russians have occupied the important town of Allenstein, after repulsing the German troops who brought up reinforcements.

In Galicia the advance continues. Ona Austrian regiment has been decimated.

RUSSIANS CAPTURE A HUNDRED

EAST PRUSSIA.

GUNS IN

LONDON, August 29th. The Russians have won engagements at Romanoff and are now twenty miles from Lemberg. The German field army in front of Koenigsberg is being gradually driven back on the fortress.

It is confirmed that the Russians have captured one hundred guns in East Prussia:

KOENIGSBERG COMPLETELY INVESTED BY THE RUSSIANS.

LONDON, August 20th.

5.15 p.m.

It

officially announced that the Russians have completely invested Koenigsberg-

[Koenigsberg (founded and named in 1256 in honour of King Ottokar of Bohemia) is the capital of the, prov. of E. Prussia, situated on the Pregel, Its position, not far from the opening of the Frisches Haff at Pillau, and the navigability of the Progel for vessels of 9-10ft, draught, as well as the river connection (by means of the Deime) between Progel, the Kurischen Hoff, and Memel, make it one of the most important towns of eastern Germany. It is a first-class fortress forming one of the most powerful strongholds of the German Empire. It is also celebrated on account of ita university, whose world-wide reputation dated from Kant, the great philosopher. Koenigsberg is one of the commercial and industrial centres of eastern Germany. Homp flax, tow, and timber are exported in large quantities; the principal industrial products are iron and ironware, yarns, woven textiles, skoddy, chera iela, leather, and amber.]

RUSSIANS STALK A ZEPPELIN.

A Zeppelin bombarded Mlava station in

LONDON, August 29th..

9.45 p.1.

oland. The Russiana hit the Zeppelin and captured eight of the crew, also two quickfirers and explosives.

ENTIRE HUNGARIAN REGIMENTS SURRENDER.

LONDON, August 30th,

12.25 p.m.

The Russian offensive movement continues along the entire front. The Russian successes have been particularly brilliant near. Lemberg where they have taken 4,000 prisoners and 13 guns. They also surrounded entire Hungarian regiments, who surrendered:-

GERMANY RECOMING ALARMED: WITHDRAWING TROOPE FROM BELGIUM.

LONDON, August 29th..

9.25 p...

A dispatch from Antwerp says that last night 160 trains filled with German troops passed through Belgium from the south-west to the north- east, transporting one army corps and full equipment. This is evidently' due to Russia's rapid advance. The German force in Brussels han also been reduced to a minimum.

LONDON, August 30th.

4.50 4...

It is officially reported at Antwerp that the withdrawal of Germers troops is becoming strongly marked in the province of Antwerp. Part of Limburg is already clear.

INDIAN TROOPS TO THE FRONT.

LONDON, August 29th.

EARL KITCHENER, speaking in the House of Lorda, announced that in addition to the reinforcements which would be shortly received from Great Britain, the Government had decided to increase our

army in France by two Divisions and a Cavalry Division from India. (Cheers.) The first Division was c route. His Lordship added that all wastage in

the army of France was being filled up.

LORD CREWE, Secretary of State for India, made an explanation

of the employment of Indian troops. He said it had been deeply impressed

on the Government that the wonderful wave of enthusiasm and loyalty

throughout India was largely due to a desire of the Indian people that Indian soldiers should stand side by side with their comrades in the

British Army. India was aware of the employment of African troops by France, and there would have been disappointment in India if Indiam: had

been debarred from participating in this war. The Army would thus be reinforced by Indian soldiers, high-souled men with a first rate training, and he was certain they would give the best possible account of themselves. Despite the heavy drafts on the Indian Army, the Indian frontier would

be adequately secured. He believed the enthusiasm pervading all classes

and raws in India would ronder internal trouble absolutely impossible,

BRISK RECRUITING IN GREAT BRITAIN.

LONDON, August 29th. Recruiting For Earl Kitchener's second hundred thousand is proceeding briskly.

Mr. Asquith has addressed a stirring letter to the Lord Mayors and Lord Provosts urging them to call great meetings to emphasise the righteousness of our cause. The Premier offers to go to cities and

address meetinga,