1914-11-17 — Page 3

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1914–

THE WAR.

[THROUGH REUTERS AGENCE

THE STRUGGLE IN FRANCE

AND BELGIUM.

GERMANS COMPELLED TO EVACUATE COMPITELY THE

LEFT BANK OF YSER CANAL

Loy, November 15th. 5.30 p.m..

A Paris communiqué states that yestery it was comparatively quiet on the whole front, the day being prippally marked by artillery duols.

The Germans, however, again delipted attacks northward, castward and southward of Ypres, all of whiy were repulsed with heary losses. Thus, during the last few days, the enemy's efforts have resulted in nothing but the taking of the ruind village of Dixmude, which, owing to its isolated position on the rig bank of the canal, rendered its defence difficult.

We continue to pup forward in the trenches along the greater part of the front from the Ly to the Oise.

There have beer only simple earnomade actions in detail along the rest of the front.

LONDON, November 16th.

1.50a.m.

The official communiqué issued at Paris in the evening stated that the most notable incident during the day had been the throwing back of the onemy to the right bank of the Yser canal.

A

portion of the left bank, which the Germans still held, has been completely evacuated.

We have recaptured, mouth of Blxschoote, a little wood which had been lost after a night attack. The enemy, at the end of the day, unsuccessfully tried to take the offensive south of Ypres. There has been. nothing noteworthy elsewhere on the front...

[Official Telegrams from French Government vió l'eling.]

On the 13th the fighting was less violent throughout the North region. The German attack against the bridgehead of Nieuport failed. The Gernian offensive also failed East and South East of Ypres, where the Germans were obliged to abandon numerous killed on the ground. The Allies made detailed progress between Labasse canal and Arras and forced the energy lack in the regions of Lassiguy and Aisne. Fiere fighting also took place in Argonne without result for the Germans who sustained heavy losses caused by French artillery. The French artillery stopped at the very beginning the German attempts in the ares around Verdun.

On the 14th the situation was cale and. German attacks around Vpros were all repulsed. It is confirmed that in that region the Germans

region sustained very heavy losses; one battalion starting on the 13th in the morning with an effective of 1,000 men was in the evening counting only. 120, who were taken prisoners. Numerous companies of infantry as well the Prussian Guard and the Bavarian Corps which, at the beginning of November, had a strength of about 250 or 300 men have seen their numbers reduced now to 50 or 100 men,

THE SUPPLY OF FOODSTUFFS TO FRANCE.

LONDON, November 16th. A message from Bordeaux states that M. Caillaux, accompanied. by his wife, has sailed for Brat to enquire into the supply of foodstuffs

to France and also the question of cable communications.

THE DEATH OF LORD ROBERTS.

THEIR MAJESTIES DISTRESSED.

LONDON, November 15th. Their Majesties the King and Queen are greatly distressed at the death of Lord Roberts, and have sent messages of condolence to the widow. A funeral at St. Paul's has been considered, but a private funeral

al Ascot (Lord Roberts' country seat) is probable, in deference to the wishes of the family?

GRIEF OF THE ARMY.

LONDON, November 16th.

Sir John French has wired to Lady Roberts expressing the grief of the Army at the loss of a much-loved chief.: The mesage added:

It seems a fitting ending to the life of so great a soldier that he should have passed away in the midst of the troops he loved so well, and within the sound of guns?"

The Daily Maid announces that Lady Roberts ha declined the

offer of the burial of her husband in Westminster Abbey.

RUSSIAN ADVANCE GUARDS RETREAT FIGHTING.

LONDON, November 16th. 5.20 p.m.

A Tetrograd official messago says that in view of strong Turkish

re-inforcements from Chryskila Erzerum and Trebizand the Russian

advance guards retreated fighting.

The Turkish attempts to recapture Khanessur Past have failed.

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY)

TURKISH FORT. DEMOLISHED BY BRITISH

WARSHIP.

INDIAN TROOPS CARRY THE ENEMY'S POSITIONS.

LONDON, November 16th.

The Admiralty announces that Indian troops, assisted by H. M.8. Duke of Edinburgh, carried out successful operations against the Turkish

garrison at Sheikhserd, and also occupied the forts on the east of Cape

Babel Mandeb.

After the warship ad disabled fort" Turba, three battalions were. landed in face of opposition carried the enemy's positions and occupied

the forts. Large amounts of munitions along with six field guns wete

captured.

The

Jost four killed and sixteen wounded.

the troops Jost

13.

[Cape Babel Mande is on the north side of Babel Mandeb, the Gate of Tears, or "danger, at the southern entrance to the Red Sea, It is a conical basaltie rock 865 ft. In height. Perim is situated in the. Straits of Bab-el-Mandeh opposite the Cape/]-

MOSLEM LOYALTY TO GREAT BRITAIN.

HEAD OF THE MORGHANI SECT EXPRESSES HIS

ALLEGIANCE.

LONDON, November 18th.

Sheikh Said el Morghani, head of the Morghani sect, and direct descendant of the Prophet, a man of great influence in Egypt, Arabia and the Soudan, ha telegraphed strongly condemning the action of the Turkish Government in declaring war on Great Britain and hor Allie Morghani says that Turkey is being sacrified to German ambition, and that those in authority a Constantinople, by placing themselves under Germany's evil influence, have lost the sympathies of the Mohammedans throughout the world, and have involved the Tarkish people in certain ruin. Morghani also expreses on behalf of himself and all his followers their most sincere and loyal attachment to Great Britain, to whom all the Moslems owe so much.

Sherif Yasef Elbind, a religious personage of high standing, his written in a similar sence, and loyal protestations are arriving from every important Sheikh and Ulim in the Soudan..

IF GERMANY WINS

FUTURE OF THE OTHER POWEIS.

The Echo de Faris publishes a letter from a Dutch correspondent who recently went to Germany on business

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FOREIGN OFFICE SURVEY OF EVENTS.

EGYPTIANS THANKFUL FOR BRITISH PROTECTION,

THE PRICE OF FOOD IN GERMANY,

The following official telegram from the Foreign Office was received by the Legation in Føking :-

LONDON, November 5th. German newspapers criticize their Government's delay in fixing the maximum price of corn and controlling the supply, maintaining that prices will be rendered higher by delay. The Frank- furter Zeitung saya that the present prices are neither cheap nor just, and are at a level which, two months ago, nobody" would have dared to mention aloud.

The German Press attempts to show that the financial and industrial strength of Germany has been under-estimated abroad

The War Committee of German industry is issuing absurd statements to the effect that Germany is stronger in these respects than the Allies,

With regard to unemployment the Vornaerts says that unemployment, which in particular industries was bad before the war, has now increased enormously...

An interesting støt ment made by a member of the Bavarian Landtag shows mistrust of the subjection of diplomatic to military interests by the Prussian way party and admits that the invasion of Belgium was a mistake through which Germany may suffer severely,

BUUTH AFRICAN REBELS SCATTERED; The South African revolt is almost non- existent. Maritz's commando has been scattered, while Beyers' is in fight. Meetings of the Dutch in South Africa violently denounce the treachery of the rebels.

Official news from Pretoria reports that Colonel Alberts has recaptured 110 men of Commandant de Villiers who were captured by rebels at Treufontien on October 20th...

The German force which invaded the territory of the, South African Union is. retreating hurriedly to German South- West Africa. Maritz, before he was wounded, only kept his commando together by threats. The men are now surrendering voluntarily. T

The people have received the proclama- tion of martial law in Egypt calmly. Mohammed Boy, Chief of the Egyptian

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A NEW PAINT FOR THE EAST.

Liberal Party, replying to the declaration CYGNITE”

made by the Gorman Chancellor to the Danish Press about Egyptian loyalty, says that he thanks God for British protection which saves Egypt from a German barbarian invasion and from the fate of Louvain and Reims.

Representative Arabs, nsmure General. Maxwell of their loyalty and willingness to serve.

GERMAN PRISONERS AND THE PREMIER, Mr. Asquithi, the Premier on visiting Newbury, WES cheered by German

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"CYGNITE" is a new whito paint ready for the brush specially prepared for Tropical climates.

17 is common knowledge among users

prisoners, who thus effectively gave the of White Leads and Zincs that they will lie to the statements made by the notori- not stand outside exposure in hot climates. oua Peters, who was once ostracized by the Germans.

A Belgian official communiqué

CYGNITE ? does not assume that

announces a German retirement to the glassy condition of White Zine or the left bank of the Yeer. This

impression that every one in Germany Tls 1,000. Second pony, TIs. 300. Third by the Wolff Bureau, is admitted powdering off effect of White Lead.

hailed the war as an historical ressity, and that nobody in Germany double that with her big guns and her splendidly organized misses of troops Germany and Austria will emerge from the conflict victorious.

The two Allies have never contemplated the oventuality of being beaten, and they accept the war on account of the enormous economic prosperity that

that would ensue from its

Germany will demand Pelgim and Holland, and 100,000,000,0000 france from France, besides Morocco and Algeria, and the abolition of the Army and Navy Esti mates. They would allow France to liberate her territory very quickly, especially by selling Indo-China.

TO OCCUPY HOLLAND

In a few days Dutch territory vill he violated. If the Netherlands confine themselves to a platonic profit the Queen will be admitted after the peace into the German federation, with privi leged situation, while King Albef will be dethroned. Belgium and Holland will have a position similar to that of Saxony and Bavaria, with dynastics of their own, and will not be subjected to a regime similar to that of Alsace-Lorraine

If the German army has to fall back it will occupy Holland, the resorces of which will contribute to feeding Ger- many. The great desire is to spare Germany the shame of an invasion.

Violent hatred is shown again Italy

pony, Tls. 200. For all China ponies, winners at this meeting. Weight for inches as per scale-One mile and a quarter.

Mr. Henry Morris Castlefield

(Mr. Stewart)

163-1 Mr. Dargor's Concession (Mr.;

J. K. Brand) Mr. W. B. Jackson's Suffolk, late Sandiway (Mr. O. R. Burkill)..

Mr. Mohawk's Futurist (Mr.

(Mr. G. Morriss) Mr. Lamerton's Dornito (Mr.

Bawe)

165-2

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159-0

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The statement by the Wolf Bureau that

CYGNITE is ideal for Household:

a Greek torpedo boat has been sunk by a British man-of-war in the Mediterranean or Hospital, Yacht or Bungalow decora

is without foundation,

GERMAN VIEW OF BRITISH POLICY.

A Berlin telegram states-

tion.

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The Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitnah, which is recognised as the semi-oficial organ of the German Government, refer ring to Great Britain's answer to Herr declaration, ron Bethmann-Hollweg's days;-Sir Edward Grey attempts to excuse Mr. Asquith's omission to mention the neutrality of Denmark by the impos Mr. Hy Morriss' Cornfield

ribility of discussing in every speech all (Mr. Moller)

the details of a question, Quite right. Messrs. Tocg & Speelman'sland Herr von Bethmann-Hollweg did not, for

Swanee (Mr. Heard) 188-0

instance, mention the Anglo- Russian best old ponies who won races at the

The Champions brought out seven of the Treaty of 1907, which, in the interest of the Persian people, eonverted Northern meeting, a prominent absentee being Treaty of 1904, which made it possible for Porsia into a Russian province, nor the Bungari, who went lame after winning Frany to occupy Morocco and for the Leger. The field was small but good, England to break ber treaty obligations and it was expected that Suffolk would in Egypt. Mr. Asquith was, however, romp home, From a good start, Buffolk

very prolix, and many of his phrases took the lead, followed by Bornite could much better have been omitted than Faturist then rushed to the front, with a few words about respecting Danish Suffolk second, Cornfield third, and neutrality. This exouse, therefore, will Bornite fourth. Nearing the mile post, not avail Sir Edward Grey. The latter Futurist went out with a lead of five has nothing to say about Egypt, nor lengths Suffolk and Cornfield running about the cutting of cables betweenİ. even more than against, France, and there level in second place, Bornite still being Germany and the rest of the world. He MACGREGOR&C. will be a final account to sittle with her fourth Suffolk then took second place, also omits to mention the horrors com- Even without war, efforts will to made and, entering the back straight, with the mitted by the Belgian people, Sir to ruin her economically

exception of Futurist's big lead, the field Edward Grey also omits to mention the As to Roumanis, there can be no good was fairly well together. Futurist led at alliance with Russia. It obvious that tion of victorious Austria-Hungary ceding the three-quarter mile post by six lengths, in this instance he is unable to find the Transylvanis to her. If she observes and here Cornfield took second place from traditional English formula for in the neutrality she will be paid with conomic Suffolk, Nearing Probst's advantages and advantageous traties of Futurist still had a lead and Cornfield

Corner, interest of liberty commerce-Reuter.

was ahead of Buffolk by three clear lengths, Suffolk having a neck lead of Bornite.

PLAN THAT MISCARRIED,

HATS OFF TO THE COOKS.:

had

At the Monument, Cornfield It is orderlies and cooks that are got level with Futurist and then immedi- exposed to danger at the front, says" THE AUSTRIAN ANTICIPATION OF VICTORY

ately took the load. He led into the General Yamada, who was Commander of When the Austrinus set out to "panish", straight, where Bornite came up. Suffolk the Right Wing of the Japanese expedi the Bervians, they posted a prozkmation cams through quickly on the rails and for tion. "Our mes put on the work of in Vienna for circulation in the conquer- - a time led the field. Opposite the Chinese repairing the roads," he said, "bad to ed country.

Stand, Castlefield, who had been lying in make use of natural and artificial shelters. The paternal and benevolent language, good position all the way, raced up, Our men on the front line are secure in says the Vorning Post's Milan correspon. pazzed Suffolk, and established a one subterranean coverts. It is orderlies and dent, contrasts EO ironically with the length lead. A furlong from home, this cooking gangs that are exposed to danger. military situation that it is worth while load was slightly increased and the result A few of them are falled or wounded, to give a few extracts

of the race was beyond doubt. Concession daily". In other words, in such operations By the will of God, who guides the then challenged Suffolk and took second non-combatants run the greatest risk. destinies of peoples, and the stngth of place. Castlefield won in splendid style Hats off to the cooks! his Majesty, the Emperor Francis Joseph by two length, and Concession best your country has bene subdued by force of Suffolk into third place by three-quarters the arms of the Austro-Hungarian army of a length, Cornfield was fourth and You have submitted to a rule just and wise Bornite fifth. Time, 2min, 38 4-5sets, of the Gomodar, who sent us, not, to evenge, and punish, but to inaugurate a reign of truth and justice,

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UNEMPLOYMENT IN GERMANT

BOME INTERESTING FIGURES."

PEKING, November 9th. His clemeney extends as far as his

A Foreign Office telegram states that an strength. Trust in his clemency trust in

articlo in Dis Konjunktur" of October tha soldiers, who, love justice and are.com po

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