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WAR NEWS.

YOLUNTEERS FROM NORTH

CHINA

PRESAGING AN EARLY VICTORY

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH, 1914.

ACCESSIONS TO THE GERMAN FLEET.

SPOILS OF THE SEA.

DISAPPEARANCE OF GERMANY'S MERCHANT

SHIPPING.

IDLE TONNAGE.

WHAT IT 16 COSTING GERMANY.

MORAL QUALITIES IN WAR.

A SOLDIER'S MESSAGE FROM THE GRAVE. Sarprise has been expressed in some The first article in the current issao of The Press Bureau on September 20th quarters that out of a total of 2,400 ships Blackwood's Magazine, entitled "Moral issued the following

of 5,400,000 tons gross owned by Germany, confession of a soldier's faith, but also the Qualities in War, is not only a striking

quarters of a million tons have been the first to lay down his life for his "only" about 250 of less than three-military testament of one who was among country in the present war. The article is unsigued, but it was written by Major O. A. L. Yate, of the King's Own York shire Light Infantry, whose death in action was announced in the first casualty list published on September 3rd.

GERMAN SHIPPING.

Detained in British ports at

outbreak of war Captured since outbreak of Remaining in Suez Canal

war:

zone.

102

.88

14

Capable of being

armed detained in United States ports

15 Detained or captured by Allies 188 Total 387

We quote the following passages:--

TELEGRAMS.

'{' DAILY PREĘS" EXCLUSIVE SERVICE.]

RESIGNATION OF THE CHINESE

PREMIER.

PEEING, November 4th.

Prime Minister, has been accepted.

The resignation of Sum Pao-chi, the

Liang Tun-yen was expected to succeed, but he has declined the post.

PLAGUE AT HARBIN.

PEKING, November 4th. Plagne has again made its appearance in the Harbin district.

municates the following tabular state

The Secretary of the Admiralty com- mente with regard to the capture and chant shipping:- destruction of British and enemy mercaptured or detained by the Allies, the rest being either in homo ports or, presumably, in neutral waters. The No Tonnage. erities argue, writes the Globe of Septem- ber 14th, that ten per cent. of Germany's 200,000

merchant fleet is not enough to soizs, and 338,003 although in this country they will probably be held to be right the effect of the war on the idle ships is considerably 72,000

more than the absence of any trading profit which by some is thought to 247.000 constitute the main loss. 283,000

Ships that are laid up have to pay certain port dues, which if not so heavy 1,140,000s when trading, nevertheless mount up in the course of time. These charges vary Tonnage in different ports, but if une assumes for 170,000 the purposes of illustration that they 50,000 amount with incidental charges to તુ

per ton per week this will serve to 229,000 indicate the cost to German shipowners, even if the figure is an arbitrary one. These dues are usually payable on the net sunk by German cruisers, with the name 60 per cent of the gross, and on this basia

The following is a list of British ships tonnage, which may roughly be taken as long periods of rest and freedom from Sin, I havo received an appeal from of the owners, tonnage, date, position, the shipowner will have to find something and name of Germaan vessel, etc. :--

like £75.000 a week. Ellerman and Buckuall, City of Winchester, 6,800, August 6th, off Socotra, Königsberg. Houston, Ilyades, 3,755, August 16th, 180

BRITISH SHOTING

In German parts

Total

No.

74

86

BRITISH SHIPS SUNK.

It has been suggested that the inactivity of the Gorman High Sea Fleet may be explained in part by the fact that it is awaiting the completion of some, now A third batch of loyal Britishers who ships. According to this interpretation have volunteered for service at the front of the situation, the battleships Konig, bas left Shanghai. Most of the 30 men Grosser Kurfurst and Markgraf, as also experience, either with the Regulars or joined the fleet by this time. The battle were from the outports, and all have had the battle-oruiser Derflinger, must have Volunteers. Several are Australians who ship Kronprinz and the battle-cruiser were engaged on Chineso-Government-utzou, which were not to have been com concerns. They were given a most cordial pleted until the spring of 1915, it is send-off at Shanghai by several hundred asserted will be accelerated, perhaps by people, and members of the Deluge Com- as much as nine months." pany of the Fire Brigado turned out to small cruisers, too, and no doubt extra- There are do honour to two of their men who were ordinary efforts are being made to turn included among the volunteers..

out destroyers and submarines by the dozen. "This," wo are told, may account for the present immobility of the German Rect." We attach no importance The Times Bordeaux correspondent says authorities may be very acute, but even to these statements. The German naval the steady movement. northwards is regarded as presaging an early victory which were not to have been completed they cannot perform miracles, Ships and that we are on the eve of the libera until the early summer of next year, and tion of French soil from the invaders. It which were known to be in arrears before is considered that the enemy will be forced the war broke out, cannot by any iniracle Captured or sunk by Germans 12 to weaken their centre. The result of the terushed to completion within the next few main action now transferred to the north weeks. As a matter of fact, no one who must tend to place General von Kluck's has any knowledge of the raval situation army in danger and bring about then the two sides of the North Sea can have retreat of the Crown Prince's army which any idea that a few weeks' delay is going is in jeopardy, more especially because to contribute to the margin of strength show is falling in the Ardennes.

possessed by the German fleet. The boot is on the other leg. The First Lord of the INDIAN TROOPS IN FRANCE. Admiralty was well within the mark when he stated that within the next few months SMA, October 15th. we shall completo twice as many large The Viceroy hay received the following ships as Germany can finish, and three telegram from the Secretary of Stater four times as many smaller craft. The repeating information from a responsible German industries associated with the source in France regarding the arrival of creation of naval armaments are working Indian troops in France: For obvious under great disadvantages. In the first reasons it is impossible to give any details place, the German Navy depends upon of the number of Indian troops who have une establishment and one only for its guns and armour; and, moreover, owing subsequent movements. It must be sufficient for the present to record the fact Navy Departments must be suffering under that they have had a more than cordial considerable handicap in completing welcome from the impressionable, warm-

vessels.

We may accept with confidence blooded population who have evinced the assurance that every week's delay adds unbounded interest in this magnificent to the margin of British naval strength. portion of the fighting strength of the Yard Military Record. British Empire, of whom they have hitherto practically known nothing. The troops received at ovation on marching through the city en route to various well situated camps, where the arrangements which have been made in conjunction with the French, authorities have conduced to their comfort and efficiency. Both men and animals appear fit and in hard, good condition alter the voyage. The casualties in his way.

CORRESPONDENCE.

AN APPEAL.

HONGKONG

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE

DAULT PRESS."]

Hongkong, November 5th

The importance of moral qualities for success in war can scarcely be over- material factors, put it at three to one. estimated, Napoleon, by comparison with Since his day their relative value may be said to have increased. The times when ferried masses or even supple columns and shoulder-to-shoulder lines-moved right up to a hostile position are past and cono. Then, an advance, through a com- paratively shallow zone of fire with com- rades close at hand was succeeded by a bayonet attack, or by a retrograde inove- ment, which soon brought immunity from hostile weapons. Two-day battles were yare; many encounters cclebrated in history lasted a few hours or less. The danger which intervened between battles served to restora shattered nerves and ajor Lyall Grant in favour of a fund fare the distinguishing feature is its Malesini, wife of the Commanding Officer weary frames. But of present-day war which has been opened by Mrs. G. A. intensity. Long marches, irrespective of weather and season, will frequently mark of the London Scottish, now at the Front. the opening stages of a campaign; incessant vigilance is needed from the moment war is declared; constant is the risk of sudden destruction (which in these latest days may come even from the sky above); chilly birounes must often be the substitute for snug winter quarters of Pre-Napoleonic days: battles last for days, and even weeks; ard whilst they from the enemy is safe from shot and shell; moreover, experiments prove that the very latest projectiles in use cause weapons have done. What a strain an wounds more terrible than any previous

nerves overtaxed already in many cases by our modern high-pressure existence What a test for bodies accustomed to the comforts of latter-day civilization!

already landed in France or of they to the loss of communication by sea, the F. S. Holland, Holmwood, 4,293, Angust disposal of this line there, the price is endure, scarcely a spot for some miles

KIEL CANAL SOUNDINGS.

The British Admiralty, by astounding faux pas on the part of the Kaiser only a few months ago, has come into the possession of a German secret, which must greatly relieve the anxiety of Adanral Sir John Jellicoe. It happened Amongst the British

Grande, Dresden,

Marin

miles east of Pernambuco, Dresden. NZ.S. Co., Kaipara, 7,302, of Canaries,

Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, Elder. Dempster, Nyanza, 3,040, August 16th, 200 miles south of Las Palmas, Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. Lancashire Shipping Co.. Bowes Castle, 4,650, August 18th, 180 miles east of Barbados, Karlsruhe. 26th, 100 miles south of Santa J., Nourse (Ltd.), Indus, 3,303, September Warracks Line, Lopot, 6,109, September 10th,

10th, Bay of Bengal, Erden.

Bay of Bengal, Emden. Connell Brothers, Killin, 3,544, September

18th, Bay of Bengal, Enden. Harrison Line, Diplomat, 7,615, September

13th, Bay of Bengal, Emden. Kyle Transport Company, Frabboch, 1.014, Clan Line Steamers (Ltd), Clan Matheson,

September 14th, Bay of Bengal, Emden. 4,775, September 18th, Bay of Bengal, Emiler.

remarks:-"To those who prefer to give Personal work. It may be anid that nt present the most necessary articles aro Balaclava helmets, woollen mittens or wristlets and khaki-coloured Shetland sweaters, especially the last-named.

In the course of his letter Major Grant

The authoritics refuse to forward shirts and socks, of which an ample supply exists in Government stores; these articles eau only he sent to individual members of the Battalion by parcel post. Yours faithfully,

W. L. CARTER.

HIS MAJESTY'S FORCES IN HONGKONG.

•

TERM OF ACTIVE BERVICE EXTENDED FOR FURTHER THREE MONTHS.

Now if one brings the subject nearer home and applies it to the Vaterland, which is the biggest ship in the world, with a tonnage of 51,300 gross and 29,528 net (for passenger vessels have a relatively small net tonnage) she is costing the Hamburg-Amerika line on the above basis something like £640 a week. What the exact figure is is not generally known, as so auch depends upon the arrangement existing between the New York authori Lies and the owners, and if one considers the extensive quayage and so forth at the just as likely to be double or treble as a pound or two less. However, the figure is illustrative, and does not pretend to be charge there is the payment of the crew anything more, In addition to this Having signed on at Hamburg, they must be discharged there, and if this is properly carried out the company are left with a crew of 1,500 to feed and pay. Probably a large number have been got away as reservists or in some other way, board but there must still be a fair number on If one hazards a guess and assumes that two-thirds have gone, there remain 500, which at rough estimate will cost £300 in food and wages. ship will at this rate have cost £7,000

Danish steamship Maryland, 5,186, August per annum on one ship, albeit the biggest this is something to the tune of 200,000

21st, off Thames Mouth, all anved.

There are said to be 15 German liners Danish steamship Clir. Bronberg 1,225, held up at New York, and of these eight

August 22nd, off Thames Mouth, one belong to the Hamburg-Amerika. Com following have always largely contributed of three months from this date.”

Lloyd. Their not tonnage aggregates even when handicapped by inferior num pany, and seven to the Norddeutscher towards the success of a people in war, 180,000 and this means roughly a monthly bers, weapons, and resources-and by lack outlay

of £15,000 for the Hapag and of warlike experience!--

A belief in the necessity and justice company owns 181 ships,

and 120, se any reader of a mathematical turn the leading personages of the nation. of mind may work out to his own A-determination to shake or ward off Straits Settlements, the Government of satisfaction the sum. If. 16 liners cost a foreign yoke, to terminate injustice of India have arranged that, with effect from £25,000 per month to lay up, what will misrule, to rescue from oppression friend-January 1st next, the quantity of opium 301 cost?" If he wants a rough tonnagely or kindred nations. average of 4,000 net each, as New York

required for consumption in the Colony bagis he can figure out the ships at an

Tho meniory of past wrongs or shall be sold direct to the Colonial Governinout, nubject to certain subsidiary gets the pick of the ships and come of

"Physical fitness of a nation's main force for five years, and a fixed price conditions. The agreement will remain. the others are small ones.

SUNK DY NORTH BEA MINES,”

ek route. were limited to a few animals,honours held by the German monarch was North Sea by mines up to September 23rd since the commencement of hostilities:/sidered, in that healthy state of mind in a Government Gazette Extraordinary

To judge from the comments of the local that of Admiral in the British Fleet, and Press, the whole appearance, bearing and his flag was hoisted on the King George especially equipment of our Indian troops during the recent visit of a squadron is a revelation to the French. While to Kiel and whilst the Kaiser was OR having every reason to believe implicitly board the warship. At parting, and by in the courage and efficiency of their way of acknowledging the compliment of African troops, of whom there are constant the visit, His Imperial Majesty permitted dral is to be seen here, our Allies are ready the light craisers of the squadron to pass to admit, in view of their other immense through the Kiel Canal on their way military na nocuratione that they have bome. Now, it is an inviolabla cale in not succeeded in evolving from their leaving harbours are to keep the load the British Wavy that ships entering or resources so formidable and impressive. an engine of war as that they are going until the open sea is reached, and it was in this way that correct-soundings. arriving here from India. The behaviour have been obtained of the depth of the of the men has been excellent. Those who great strigical canal behind which the are not acquainted with them comment German Fleet is lying, and which, it was on their not evincing wonder and even believed, would accord an outlet when that etonation at their novel murroundings, fest decided to come into the operi. This is, of course, due to ignorance of the There is no doubt the Kiel Canal will be leaven that has been working among our so employed by a good part of the fleet, men since the days when China and Africa but the soundings obtained show that the threw open to them the comradeship in big battleships cannot possibly get arms of the Empire overseas. The Indian through there, the depth being quite soldier of to day, while retaining every insufficient. The British Admiral has, wait of the primitive, warlike virtue and therefore, been able to dispose of his ships simple soldierly devotion that carried our in the light of the knowledge that only armis to Kabul and Kandahar, is a man the enemy's smaller ships can pass of the world and very much a soldier of through the canal, and to retain the the Empire. The docks present a very principal ships of his command for busy and business-like appearance, and guarding the waters between Denmark from an inspection of the stores landed and Sweden and the entrance to the and from the case with which our home Baltic-Australian papar. and Indian supply and transport arrangements are being co-ordinated, our traps should lack little that make for eomfort and efficiency. It is interesting to note that this place is capable of supplying much of what it was anticipated would have to be brought from India. For instance, atta was at once successfully ground to sample in the local mills, and it is anticipated that the price of supplica will be little more than when purchased Jocally in India..

WELDING THE EMPIRE.

It is believed in political circles at Ottawa that one outcome of the war will bo that Newfoundland and Bermuda will become part of the Canadian Confedera tion. The war has brought these colonies closer to Canada. Canadian soldiers are now garrisoning Bermuda, while the Newfoundland naval reservists are serv- ing in the Canadian.cruiser Niobe.

ENGLAND'S REGENERATION.

NEW Your, October 6th.

THE VALLEY. OF DEATH.

TER BIBLE SLAUGHTER IN A GORGE.

include the following:

British and neutral vessels sunk in the

lost.

Danish steam trawler Skuli Fogeti, 972, Angust 26th, off Flamborough Hond, four missingcnty 27th, off Tyne, sight missing.

Norwegian”,

"Under such conditions marksmen may achieve no more than the most erratic shots; the smartest carps may quickly degenerate into, a rabble; the easiest tasks will often appear impossible. An army. A Proclamation by H.E, the Governor can weather trials such as these just Sir Henry May, K.C.M.G.), published "The

depicted only if it he, collectively con

on Wednesday, declares that "by reason. ditions of victory: which the term 'moral implies."

And the following summary of the connecessary for the public service that His of the imminence of active service, it is

to the Army Act for the further period Majesty's foroos in the Colony be subje

The period mentioned in the Proclama tion on the 5th August expired yesterday.

OPIUM FOR THE STRAITS.

"A study of the past shows that the

"GIFTFyrien, #426, August 10,000-N.D.L The form the struggle, and unaltimity amongst At the request of the Government of the

י.

Danish sailing ship Grea, 235, August. 27th,

off Tyne, fivo last. British stoam drifter Barley Big, 185,

August 27th, off Blyth, five lost. Danish steamship Kamma, 1.270, September Swedish steamship, St. Faui, 2,634, Septem-

2nd, off Hartlepool, all saver,

ber 2nd, of Tyne, all sared. British,

steam

trawler Ajax, 120, September 2nd, off-Spurn Head, nine missing.

146,

British, steam trawler Fortuan, 259, August

2nd, off Humber, two saved. British, steain trawler. Fittonia,

September 2nd, off Sparn Head, seven British steamship Runo, 1,679, September

lost.

Oth, off Tyne, twenty-two lost, - British, steam trawler Imperialist, 195, British, steam trawler Revigo, 230, Septem- September Oth, off Tyne, two saved.

ber 8th, off Spurn Head, all saved. British, steam trawler Kümornock, 185, September 22nd, off Sporn Head, six

lost.

FISHING VESSELS CAPTURED AND BUNK.

Up to September 23rd the following It is announced that the Austro-fishing vessels had been captured and sunk German losses in Northern Galicia during by Germans, in the North Sea and 17 days fighting include 200,000 prisoners neighbouring waters --

in the hands of the Russians.

The Russians got 15,000 Austrians in wooded gorge swath of Zamose. After shelling the gorge the Russians stormed it, and the remaining Austrians surrendered. The gorge was filled with dead, and was umed The Valley of Death." An Austrian general, seeing the debacle, shot himself dead.

TERRIBLE OVERCROWDING IN NORTHERN HUNGARY.

VIENNA, October 11th. Hungary has suspended the import duties on grain. The enormous influx of Galician refugees into Northern Hungary has 'caused terrible overcrowding. Kaschau, with a normal population of 50,000, is now sheltering 100,000. The

Tubal Cain, 77; Capricornis, 194 Argonaut, 225; Lobelia, 147; Harrier, 203 Pollen, 182; Shirbeck, 171: Vigloft, 15 Talrus, 150 Flavian, 180; Fulian, 1B5; Indian, 185, Porpoise, 159 Lindsey. 144 Kesteven, 100; Jarnicy 256 Valiant. 193; Mersey. 196; Seti, 19; Chameleon, 132; Rideo, 230; Rhine, 167, Zenobia, 152; Pegasus, 155.

All the shove, except the first two, were sunk between August 24th and August 26th by a German flotilla, probably the mine-layer Albatross and three or four. torpedo bonts.

GERMANY'S DEETS.

ABOUT £30,000,000 OWING TO BUSINESS FIRHS IN ENGLAND.

It is estimated that the money owing by

the latter

defeats.

There is also the question of deprecia. hood, and a simple standard of living will be paid by the Colonial Government.

amongst all classes.

"Absence of materialism amongst the nation at large.

"Stern and impartial discipline within the fighting services.

"A spirit of camaraderie amongst officers. Esprit de corps. A strict sense of duty. Satisfactory relations between officers and men.

amonest leaders of every grade.

"Readiness to accept responsibility

Bengal opium to-day notified as to bo The number of chests of uncertified- offered for sale by publie auction during 1015 (viz, ten thousand and eighty) is accordingly exclusive of the quantity. required by the Colonial during that year, namely, the Government one hundred and twenty chests.

tion. The rea is a merciless invader and nothing is safe from its corrosive action. Paint costs money, and fifty tons goes none too far on a big liner. Without its constant application a ship soon looks sorry spectacle. Then the machinery needs constant attention, and this means an outlay in enginere stores. The hull will soon have a profuse growth of weed

It will be noticed that the number of docking, and there is no dry-dock big below the waterline.. This means dry

opium chests announced in this week's Gazette as to be sold by public auction "The spirit of the offensive. enough in the States to take the Tater- laud. So there will be some slow liners

next year (namely, ten thousand and "Appreciation of the soldier's death. eighty) is less by three thousand one- orassing the Atlantic after the declaration Major Yate concluded his article with hundred and twenty than was given out of peace, but their coal bill will be non some references to the Japanese soldiers by Sir William Meyer in his last indgat the less for it. Even the cargo boats will the spirit in which soldiers must go statement.. bear proportionate burdens, and whatever forth to fight.

The explanation of this is Not dreaming of the to, be found in the announcement mude arrangement might be come to in regard tone coming, the medal, the betta. These separately of the new arrangement with to German vessels interned in German are distant and problematical. Nearer the Straits Settlements, which should ports, those in foreign countries, and they and more probable are the enemy and the enable opium in that Colony to be must be about two-thirds of the total, tomb. Few, few shall part, where many brought under proper control, and reduce, are no likely to get off too cheaply.

meet

To the above fosses and general shore

Before these fine words were in type the establishment charges must also be added the loss of prestige and credit. author had proved their truth. They The large numbers of Americans who stand as a prophesy and an epitaph; and find their return tickets available on the if his message from the grave is as widely. German linca by which they travelled to read as it deserves to be, a gallant soldier Europe so much useless paper when they will not have died in vain. wanted to get back will not readily forget that the British lines fulfilled their THE HUGE GERMAN HOWITZERS. chligations while the Germans could not. They will want their money back and

PARIS, October 8th. possibly something in the way of com-

A French artillery officer states that sation. This money will have to be the German 17-inch howitzers have disas found

It may be remembered that earlier in trous effects at long ranges, but that their this year, when the Hamburg-Amerika mechanism is so complex and their tran- Company was threatening the Nord- sport so difficult that ideal conditions are deutscher Lloyd with a rate war, Herr rarely obtained. The howitzers, the officer Ballin boasted of his fighting fund of adds, are harmless at eloze ranges, The £600,000, and it was only the personal handy French 75-millimetre gun is

The New Fork Sun, in an article head- prices of food are doubled and trebled. German firms to English merchants and influence of the Kaiser which led to a generally able to destroy Krupps expert ed "The Regeneration of England," says The sanitary conditions are imperilling manufacturers amounts to £40,000,000, a sudden peace campact between the two engineer gunlayers, and a bayonet charge

the community, I

GERMAN TRADING THROUGH

that the eagerness wherewith peer, com- moner, capitalist, labourer, squire, and peasant responded to the country's call- proved a perfect, revelation to the Ger mans, who scoffed at the serious military resistance of Britain: From north, south, east, and west the men of the Empire are thronging to deliver the world from mili-Th tary terrorism.

"MENTIONED IN DEPATCHES."

LONDON, October 19th.

great proportion of which sum is due to companies. Can it be they were told follows. A number of howitzers have Lancashire and Yorkshire S that in a little while they would need all already been captured in this war

Something like the exact indebtedness the reserves they possessed? It looks as

HIGHLANDERS TO THE FORE.

PARIS, October 6th.

of Germany to this country will be known if they will require considerably more, shortly, as the London Chamber of Com-and that ere the war is finished the mero and the provincial chambers are German shipping companies will have making inquiries which will enable them received such a set-back that many will to compile reliable statistics on the sub- never recover, and even the strongest only Jeet.

Efter many precarious years.

NEUTRAL COUNTRIES.

LONDON, October 36th." The home papers have been displaying some interest on the subject of the possible extent of German trading through neutral countries and call attention to the remark Meanwhile it is known that some firms are feeling considerably the strain im- posed on them by the cutting off of these financial supplies from Germany, and suggestions are being made for their relief. Minera

able increase in demands of the other

North Sea countries for grain, petroleum Captain H. D. Baird and Lieut. Colonel products and coal. An article in The G. des Barrow, Indian Army, are among Times from a correspondent expresses the staff officers mentioned in Sir J. French's hope that certain vessels recently despatch. General Hubert Hamilton was chartered for this trade will be held up standing behind trenches on the Aisne in the North Sea until the Governments When a shell exploding killed him. He is concerned give a guarantee concerning personally mentioned in despatches and the ultimate destination of their cargoes. his division is mentioned repeatedly. Holland has just prohibited the export The following units are specially men of petroleum, tioned for services at the Marne and Aisne: 9th Lancers, 8th Hussars, Queen's

Bays, Royal Engineers bridging train.

BELGRADE NO LONGER IN DANGER.

6th, 34th, 30th and 44th Brigades. Boyal Field Artillery, 2nd. King's Royal Rider, and Royal Sussex, 1st Northants, 1st Belgrade being no longer endangered A Nish official communique states that North Lancashire, 1st Coldstreams, Int pensions will henceforth be paid there Gloucesters, and the heavy batteries.

instond at Nish.

HUSSIAN BAYONETS BUSY.

more

the

if it does not put an end to, such hitherto existing abuse as that of the smuggling of Straits opium in Chinu. Times of India,

INTIMATIONS

CALDBECK,

MACGREGOR&C.

(ESTAHLISHED 1864,

SOLE AGENTS FOR

LAGER

BEER.

A DUTCH BEER FAMOUS

The recent capture of German trenches by the Allies was largely due to the FALCON Britishers, particularly two famous High- land regimente. For some days scarcely than 200 yards separated the trenches, and an almost continuous fro. was maintained over a short range night PETROGRAD, October 6th.

and day, with infantry rushes frem either The Russians at Roczki (Galicia), north side, culminating in a terrific and success- advance money on account of the debts tin, during a tremendous rainstorm, two days the Germans refused to allow the One proposal is that the banks should ward of Augustowo, discovered at nightful bayonet charge. During the previous under a guarantee from the Government, force of Germans who had omitted to post British Red Cross to pick up and that at the end of the war the German pickets. Infantry, with a battery of wounded, and even declined to permit AT HOME AND ABROAD FOR Government should be made responsible light guns, stalked them under the noise their own ambulances to gather in the for the collection and repayment of the of the rain. With artillery

they swapt debts.

the sleeping Germans, and then followed The much-needed financial assistance with a bayonet charge, would place many northern firms-and According to prisoners, the Kaiser A correspondent of the Daily Chronicle more than one southern firm soundly on ordered that Osoviste should be captured is informed that the Germans now regard their feet, and the advantage to British within three days. The Germans fired their general position in Belgium, as

the closed commercial relations, German single body of cavalry, combined with in- that the Germans in Belgium simply trade during the war would be enormous. 40,000 shells before the Russians took their endangered by the Allies' progress further If English firms are feeling the pinch of lines by a daring frontal charge of a south and ouotes a high officer as saying firms are suffering quite as much, if not fantry.

The cavalry made a flanking cannot hold on and win. Before the week is over we ought to have them on the run.

more.

movement.

Germans,

PURITY

EXCELLENCE.

CHEAPNESS: