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HONGBONG, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 1914,

Iraly's attitude towards the war in Europe is one of much interest at the moment, for the reason that recent events indicate the

that she could not with her Army support Austrian's designs against Servia, Austria did not talto Italy into her confidence before she presented her Ultimatum to Servi which has led to the general war-and when Italy subsequently sought to get from Austria a binding declaration that sho would annex no Servian territory she failed. It is with possibilities in this direction that Italy is chiefly concerned, but she cannot engage in the war against her partners in the Treaty of Allianco without laying herself. open to the charge of disregarding her Treaty obligations, for one of the provisions is said to make it obligatory upon "cach tliat in the event of two of them only

being engaged in a war the third party to the Treaty not taking part should not join the enemies of the other parties to the Alliance. This, however, can only reason. ably apply so long as Italy's interests are not threatened. Once they are threatened or imperilled, Italy will be off the fence. It is interesting at this date to see that the Spectator for August 1st expressed the view that Italy, the least strong and the least populous of the Great European. Powers, had it in her power to prevent the war, and the following extract may be it not only quoted at length

might have been averted by bold Italian action, but, further, what is probably meant by the desire for securing natural frontiers for Italy voiced a day or two ago, by the Executive of the Radical Party. The Spectator's contributor wrote:--

indicates how the co

“I even at the elbreath hour, Italy were

to tell her two colleagues in the Triple Alliance that if they did not agree ta a peaceful solution of the present crisis she will not only leave the Triple Alliance, but will pass over to the other side, ally herself with the Powers of the Triple Latente, nud form with them a Quadruple Alliance in the interests of peace, we believe that Austria Hungary must yield

"In proof of this one has only to think what it would mean for Italy to throw in lier lot with the Entente. It would mean that the Italians would move on the Bren- ner, the Trentino, the Austrian Tyrol, anu Trieste, and that Austria-Hungary must either abandon these regions or else wage a war with three fronts-with Servis on her Eastern borders, with Italy on the south, with Russia on the north, while at the same time Rumania attacked Transylvania, and

Franco-British squadron overawed the Istrian and Dalmatian coasts. Such pres Jure Austria-Hungary could not resist.

**Tho" results of action by Italy sich 'as we love sketched could only be described as tremendous. The consequences for Italy must also be tremendous. She could to expected to take such a course only if she received from Britain, Russia, and France the most absolute guarantee that they would nover desert ber, and that they would pro- Hungarian aggression now and in the Future, tect her fully from Germanic and Austro-

This may seem at first sight too perilous for italy, but, after all, would not sneh a guarantee be better than the present pre

"will go on loving hor"?for this in reality is all that Italy has got. Italy cannot forget that the Brenner always lies open, and that the growth of Austro-Hungarian sea-power is a terrible menace to her as long as she is grouped with the Powers hostile to those who command the sea and who could therefore

possibility of an early abandonment of thecarious guarantee that Austria-Hungary "attitude of prudent reserve" which she has hitherto assumed, in favour of active intervention, in order that she may not miss "the opportunity of securing natural frontiers for Italy and of participating in settlement in accordance with democratic principles." What the latter part of the sentence means exactly we do not know, un- less by democratic principles is meant "the

protect her. This is a danger infinitely greater now that Italy has Tripoli than it was a year or two ago

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At the commencement. of September a war relief fund initiated by Mrs. Watson: of Kuala Lumpur amounted to $99,060.

The Chinese Government is recruiting new soldiers in Honan and Shantung for

good old rule... the simple plan, that they Wednesday, the 23rd inst,, commencing should take who have the power, and they should keep who can." It has occasioned much comment since the opening of the war that an "Entente," a simple unwritten understanding, should have proved more binding in a time of crisis than an inter- national treaty of alliance signed and sealed with all due solemnity. Many have been prone to think, indeed, that the Government of Italy, like the Government of her whilom Ally, has taken the view that a trenty, after all, is but a mere scrap of Faper" which may be discarded as soon as it becomes inconvenient to hold it, That, how- ever, is an erroneous view to take of what has

service in South and Central China in consequence of signs of increased rebel activities in the Yangtze Valley and Kwangtung. The best northern troops will be stationed in Shantung and Fengtien..

transferred from tie Royal Field Artillery, Salisbury Plain, to the Royal Garrison Artillery at Shoeburyness 15 months ago, has been selected for service in Hongkong.

The August issue of the Naval and actually occurred. Though the text of the Military Record to hand announces the following transfers:-Capt. S. E. Hibbert Treaty which bound Germany, Austria R.G.A., from No. 18 Co. has been posted Hungary and Italy in alliance has never to Royal Garrison Artillery at Hong been published, it is an open secret kong. See.-Lieut. H R Kilner, who that so far at least no Italy is cou cerned the alliance is a defensive one. When Germany declared war against France and Russia, the Italian Govern ment considered that this for them did not present a casus fœderis, that is to say, a reason why Italy should aid her partners in the Triple Alliance which was intended to hapurely defensive;and notwithstanding that Germany was reported to have threatened t regard Italy as an enemy if she did not support ber Allies, the Italian Government down to the present moment has preserved strict neutrality. It seems, however, that at the very beginning, the possibility of Italy bandoning this attitude has been com templated in certain eventualities, for an evidently inspired announcement in a Rome

Miss Winifred O'Connor has been engaged as the new leading lady for the Randmarin, Opera Company. She made. her first appearance during the Rangoon isit of that company, and is a distinct acquisition to the musical and dramatic strength, At Home she has gained high- orcomiums for her exposition of the part of Signorina Gesticulata in the "Girl on the Film, playing under Mr. George Edwardes management, and she has also taken leading roles, Nadina in The Chocolate Soldier," and Sombra is “The Arcadians.”

THE WAR.

(THROUGH HEUTER'S AGENCY |

GERMAN

THE

RETREAT.

HEAVY FIGHTING CONTINUES.

GENERAL POSITION STILL FAVOURABLE TO

THE ALLIES,

LONDON, September 16th. 5.40 p.m.

The Official Press Bureau announces that the general position along the 4isne continues favourable. The enemy delivered several counter attacks especially against the First Corps. These were repulsed. The Germans have given way slightly before our troops and the French armies on our right and left. The enemy's loss has been very heavy. We have taken 200 prisoners.

6.10 p.m.

A communiqué issued at Faris this afternoon says i

The German rearguard was attacked by the Allies and compelled

to make a stand. They were reinforced on Monday and Tuesday by the German main army, and the enemy assumed the defensive along the whole

line.

September 17th. 2.05.a.m.

An official statement issued at Paris last night says: The battle continues. We had not given way at any point at six o'clock this evening.”

GERMANS EVACUATE AMIENS.

LONDON, Beptember 17th, 4.15 a.m.

The Daily News correspondent at Amiens raports that the German right was overlapped by the army advancing from Rouen through Amiens.

This caused General Kluck to wheel eastward from Compiegno and evacuate Amiens.

INDIA OFFERS TO BEAR COST OF THE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.

PARLIAMENT GRATEFULLY ACCEPTS THE OFFER.

LONDON, September 16th.

A motion accepting the Government of India's offer to bear the cost of the Indian Expeditionary Force has been adopted with the greatest

enthusiasm in both Houses of Parliament.

Mr. Asquith expressed the Government's suicere and heartfelt

ncknowledgment of the spontaneous offer.

Mr. Bonar Law concurred and ealogised the generous aid given by

the Dominiojis.

THE SINKING OF THE GERMAN CRUISER HELA."

THE WORK OF A BRITISH SUBMARINE.

LONDON, September 10tāt. 9.50 p.m.

The Official Prosa Bureau announces that Submarine & has

safely returned after sinking the German cruiser Hela, six miles south

of Heligoland.

JAPANESE OPERATIONS AT

KIAOCHOW.

SCOUTS CAPTURE. THE RAILWAY STATION.

TOKYO, September 16th, It is officially announced that the Scouts captured Kiaochew

railway station or Sunday.

GENERAL WAR NEWS.

GERMANY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE GREATEST GALAMITY IN HISTORY..

MORE DIPLOMATIC REVELATIONS.

LONDON, September 16th.

A. White Paper has been issued containing the despatches of H.. The Rt. Hon. Sir. AL W. E. de Bunsen, His Majesty's Ambassador at. Vienne, in reference to the rupture of diplomatic relations. These show that even up to August 1st the conversations between St. Petersburg and Vienna were proceeding in the friendliest manner. Austrin had even assented to mediation on points in her ultimatum incompatible with

matum incompa

intervened Servia's independence. It was at this point that

with her ultimatzins to St. Peterburg and Paris, cutting short the prospects of peace. A few days delay would probably have saved Europe.

from the greatest calamity in history.

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

PRESIDENT WILSON AND GERMAN OUTRAGES,

LONDON, September 17th. 3.20 .m.

A message from Washington states that President Wilson cordially received the Belgian Commission to protect against German ortrages, and expressed on behalf of the American people their friendship and admiration of the Belgians, and respect for their King. President Wilson promised to give the dreament a thoughtful consideration. He said that

ho prayed God that the war would be over very soon. Then the day of

accounting would come, when the Nations of Europe would asscnble to

determine a settlement; whore wrongs had been committed their

consequences and relative responsibility would be assessed. What such a tribunal could not compass the opinion of mankind, the final arbiter in

such matters, would supply. Meanwhile, it would be inconsistent for a

noutral nation to express a final judgment.

President Wilson has replied to the Kaiser's protest regarding the use of dan-dun bullets, promising consideration. He will reply to President Poincaré on the same lines.

GENERAL DELAREY ACCIDENTALLY SHOT DEAD.

LONDON, September 16th. General Delarey, who intended accompanying the South African Expeditionary Force, has been accidentally shot dead near Johannesburg. General Delarey, accompanied by General Beyers, was notoring yesterday to the former's farm. The police were watching for a gang of desperadosa in a similar car. They challenged General Delarey's car, but. it disregarded the challenge. The police

and

a bullet entered General Delarey's,roupon fired after the car,

An enormous sensation has been created. Only last week, in the South African Senate, General Delarey, in a gallant, patriotic speech, said his services were ever at the disposal of the Government for the defence of the country. If his land were attacked, he would defend it with all his might,

TREASURY BILLS THRICE OVER-SUBSCRIBED.

LONDON, September 16th.

The result of the call for tenders for £15,000,000 of Treasury Bille.

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at the average rate per annum of 2 5/13 per cont. For six months and 37/16 per cont. for twelve months, is that the amount has been three times over-subscribed.

STIRRING MANIFESTO BY MR. JOHN REDMOND.

LONDON, September 18th. Mr. John Redmond, leader of the Irish party in the House

of Commons, has issued a Manifesto to the Irish People in which he calls for the formation of an Irish Brigade to worthily represent Ireland in the historic struggle, like other parts of the Empire,

AN EMPIRE UNITED IN DETERMINATION TO CARRY THE

WAR TO A TRIUMPHANT END.

LONDON, September 16th. The House of Lords has passed the Government Suspensory Bill through all its stages

Mr. FE. Smith, K.C., in an interview, emphasised that although the Unioniste might justly resent putting Home Rule on the Statute Book their firm and single determination was to support the Government to defeat the common

The enemy;

Government represented a united Empire. When the sword was

sheathed was time enough to resume Home affairs Party Politics were a very small consideration. Until we were victorious all domestic questions would be laid aside. The Unionist Party would lend every assistance to the Government, which was determined to sea the country through the present crisis and was resolved to carry the great struggle to successful and triumphant conclusion. The motto of Mr. Bonar Law and Sir Edward Carson alike was “Our country first, aud that had always been our motto.

Mr. Smith concluded by saying that he was addressing moeting with Mr. Churchill at Liverpool on Monday, and was pre- pared to stand side by side, till the war was over, with any English- man, Scotch an, Irishman or Welshman who meant to see the war. through. I know this is the view of the whole Unionist Party." be added.

A DARING BELGIAN CAVALRY RAID.

the barricade being seven riderless horses, maddened with fear. The surviving Germans sheltered behind the dead horses The Belgians, believing the resistance-to- be ended, rushed out of the barricade, and many were shot, Later on a field gun was brought up, and the German survivorg fled

LONDON, August 14th.. The chief event of Wednesday, and yesterday was an audacious cavalry raid made by the Belgians upon the Gorman right wing, which was threatening Louvain (19 miles from Brussels), and the capital itself. The Germans fought Fighting lasted all day, but the extreme There was a general attack on Haclon. pluckily, had hurled their men against German right wing failed to turn the strong natural positions. A column of Belgian position. Many prisoners were Germans from Huey (about 20 miles to captured in a fainting condition, and the south-west of Liege) attacked Egbeze horses are dying with hunger. The and another column reached Tirlemont os a feint to keep the Belgians busy while olguns allowed the enemy to advance the principal attack upon Diest (to the selves against the barricades, which they slowly, and the Germans burled them- north-east of Louvain) was developed endeavoured to carry by force. The A later account states that & German Eelgians shot them down. There was an Cavalry and infantry battalion, with 12

guns, crossed the River Gecte, and fung attack on the ridges as savage as that on fiself upon the enemy, at Haelen, near the barricades, and men and horses, fell Diest. The attack was so sudden that the rapidly, the invaders being almost. Belgian engineers had barely time to blow shattered. They retreated in great up the bridges. It was only the bravery disorder towards Tongres. Meanwhile of a civic guard that prevented a columa the Germans at Huey are bombarding the of Mechlenberg dragoons with six guns peninsula on the north bank of the Meuse. forts, particularly that jutting on a from reaching Diest. The Germans galloped to a little village a mile and a which hampered the enemy in getting a half away and suddenly encountered a cavalry column across, An English barricade of farm waggons, with the road correspondent reported that the country in front of them torn up, and a mixed week was rich with cornields and well around Tirlemont at the beginning of the force of Belgians, with machine gas, tended gardens, but now the farms are defending the position with relentless

courage. The dragoons galloped into a nothing but smoking ruins, and the fielde virtual cul de sac. The dragoons, with downtrodden. The German staff at Liege revolvers drawn, faced a murderous fire, has occupied the Convent Sacrecoeur, and the only living things left to surmount barricaded itself against attack