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THE WAR.

GERMAN FAILURE IN GALICIA.

DEPRESSION IN BERLIN.

ITALY AND

INTERVENTION.

GERMANY ADMITS GRAVITY OF SITUATION.

GENERAL FRENCH AND USE OF GASES.

"A LONG PREPARED SCHEME."

WAR ON TRAWLERS.

MALTREATMENT OF BRITISH PRISONERS

"UNKNOWN IN THE DARK AGES."

INCREASED PAY FOR TERRITORIALS IN

INDIA.

BRITISH BRAVERY AT DARDANELLES.

·RANCO-BELGIAN FROM.

· ÍTAROVON - REUTER'S AGENCY.]

THRILLING EYE-WITNESS

NARRATIVE

INCIDENTS OF BRITISH AND

INDIAN HEROISM.

POISONOUS GASES.

A REPORT BY SIR JOHN FRENCH.

GERMANY'S VILE SCHEME LONG. PREPARED.

LONDON, May 6th.

Field Marshal Sir John French, in a report on the use of poisonous gases by the Germans, says that the gases were ejected from pipes laid in the trenches and also by shells specially manufac tured. The German attacking troops had specially-designed respirators. This all points to a long and methodical pra paration on a large scale.

LONDON, May 6th. *Eve-witness at Inadquarters re- counts details of the employment of asphyxiating gases. In some cases the

Sir John emphasises that a week before gases did not roach the British lines, and Germany used the method a Berlin our men waited for the unsuspecting communiqué announced that the British Enemy who was bayonetted when he

were using asphyxiating gases. Then On another there appeared no reached our trenches.

reason for this ocension our troops wared for the wall astounding falsehood, but now it was sol papout, and then charged through obvious that it was part of the scheme, and met the advancing Germans with The Germans recognised the illegality of the method, and were anxious to fore- stall ncutral, and, possibly domestic criticism: Moreover, since the method was fire used the enemy had adopted it both for offence and defence whenever the wind was favourable.

bayonets.

South of St. Julien the deaseness of the vapour compelled us to evacuate the trenches, but reinforcements arrived and charged the enemy before they could establish themselves in the position Large numbers were mown down by our artillery, men falling in heaps, and others scattering and running back to their own lines. Many of the Germans perished in the gas fames.

FLY HONGKONG DAIT FRINGE FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1915.

HUGSIAN FRONT

[THROWON KHUTIN'N' AGRIEGS.]

GERMAN FAILURE IN - WEST

GALICIA.

DISAPPOINTMENT IN BERLIN,

LONDON, May 5th.-- The Russians, ere rapidly stopping Germany's tremendous effort in West Galicia

There is much disappointment in Berlin, where a decisive triumph has been advertised.

Reports from Petrograd show that the Austro-German claims to victory were enormously exaggerated.

"An idea of ane depression in Germany is contained in an article by Cener Reventlow saying: "Our victory should give Italy and Rumania comething to think about; but we and Austria will not be pertured by their decisione, They join our enemics at their own risk."-

THE GERMAN OFFENSIVE. ENORMOUS LOSSES IN STUBBORY. FIGHTING.

PETROORAL, May 6th An official commiunique states: Fight ing in Galicia, between the Vistula and the Carpathians, continues in the most stubborn manner, Great Gorman rein- forcemente arrived in the fighting line, supported by numerous artillery. Tho attacking of the enemy was made in masses, they losing enormously. Some of the Russians retired to the second line..

The enemy,.

on Sunday night, re- captured part of the tranches on Mount Makuzka, but were driven out on the following night, The Russians captured 1,200 prisoners,

The enemy assumed the offensive on an extensive front in the region of Angelow, on the upper Lomnitza, but it was ineffective.

GERMANY'S NEW OFFENSIVE

PRISONERS ARRIVING AT A RUSSIAN PORT.

RIGA, May 5th. German prisoners are beginning to arrive. One gun and two quickfires have. also been brought here.

NAVAL ACTIVITIES,

(YABOUĢU REUTER'S AGENCY.)

WAR ON TRAWLERS.

FURTHER ACHIEVEMENTS BY SUBMARINES.

LONDON, May 6th. An enemy submarino sunk the Hall trawlers Tolanthe, Northward Ho and It is feared Hero in the North Sca. that other Hull and Grimshy vessels have been lost. Those endeavouring to capt were attacked by shells and rifle Fre. The crows were allowed to take to the boats, which, after being long, adrift, eventually attracted attention by burning a shirt.

LATER

The effect was not merely disablement, or even painlessly fatal, as suggested by the German Press, but the victims suffer acutely and a large proportion die a

The other Hull trawlers sunk were the painful and lingering death. It appears The Grimsby trawlers sunk were the Hector, Progress, Coquet, and Bob White- A captured German. Lieutenant started that those surviving are permanently that The British fire at St Julien vastajared in the long, and-persibly will. Reply and Ugh ide especially effective, and that the enemy ho invalid for life. These effects must. The submarine was of the mes-modern broke and fled to the rear.

have been well known to the German and suddenly appeared in the scientists who devised the method, and fishing ground. The crews reached various also to the Military, who sanctioned its

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Eye-witness also relates the hither to ameborded feat of British infantry in holding a small position north of Zonnebeke. Throughout the fighting the garrison held firm under a raking artil- dory fis-from-all sides, and repeated decided to use these gases as a niral assaults. This resistance was all the anore noteworthy as the men knew that procedure, and protests will be ageless."

the troops from when help night be expected were retreating. This is the nrdest task that any soldiers can be asked to endure,

"İ an of opinion," says the · Field- Marshal, that the enemy has definitely-

FIGHTING ON HILL 60.

HERMANS AGAIN POISON BRITISH.

The narrative pays tribute to the . steadiness of the Indian troops, cÅ

LONDON, May 5th. battalion of Pathaus, after a forend

Field-Marshal Sir John French re- march, were advancing along a road to- ! wards the front when a shell burst in the that the general situation is iniddle of them killing and wounding co, on which the Germans obtained a unchanged, Fighting communs ca Hill sixteen. The earvivors were ungved. footing in the morning under cover of and simply closed up and marched on. poisonous gases. Immediately they entered action they

A feeble attack, also preceded by the advanced across 1,200 yards of open use of poisonous gas, made east of Gros y muelling there the din. Their pro was etsily repulsed, our artilkry ground under-a-murderous fre their.. English officer, who was hit four times, inflicting severe losses on the enemy

The Germans exploded a mine at continued to lead his teen-until he fell Givenchy, and agen employed poison riddled with bullets from a machine gun, which killed men. Otherwise their efforts

failed completely.

TREATMENT OF BRITISH

PRISONERS.

UNKNOWN IN THE DARK AGES.

morts.

GERMAN WARSHIPS OFF LIBAU

PETROGRAD, May 6th An official Petrograd communiqué states that German warships have appeared oft

BRITISH CASUALTIES. Killed ---Dunnington Jefferson, W. Grady, G. Lambert (Royal Fusiliers), J. F. Pearse, T. Renwick.

GENERAL.

FILA (URMOVAL: ROUTER'S AGIMOT. } –

ITALY AND INTERVENTION.

A GRAVE SITUATION FOR GERMANY

BROM OUR OWN CORRESPORTIUFr.)

JAPAN AND CHINA.

NO ULTIMATUM RECEIVED.

JAPANESE RESIDENTS WARNED TO

BE READY TO LEAVE,

THE COUNSEL OF THE CHINESS PRESS: ་་་་

PEEING, May 6th.

AMSTERDAM, May 5th.. The Vossiale Zeitung, the Berliner Tageblaty and the Lokalan Zager con tain pessimistic articles on Italy's atti tude and confirm the reports that Austria-Hungary recently made fresh proposals in the hope of satisfying Italy. They admit that the situation has become most grave in the last few days, and even hours, and assort that if a peaceful solu tion is impossible tão Gorman ompire will meet the new-situation undismayedia outwardly calm.

A LONG CONFERENCE.

LONDON, May 5th. The Italian Ambassador has had a prolonged Conference with Sir Edward Grey.

DARDANELLES OPERATIONS. MAGNIFICENT WORK OF THE BRITISH.

No ultimatum has been received by the Chinese Government.

original demands, the Scerotary of State will now state if the Japanese request for arolusive aphors of commercial influencë ia compatible with the Angio-Japanese Treaty (4) whether the Secretary of State can state the number of Japanove

troops now stationed at Hankow, sad whether other Powers likewise retain troops there; if so, what is the strength of each contingent

Mr. A. A. Lynch (Nationalist, Clure): (1). Whether the Scorotary of State for Foreign Affairs has recived officia in- formation as to whether any. Note, bas besa sout by the Government of the United States to China regarding the Japaneso demanda; (8) whether bo con siders it advisable, if a Note has been The Government is firm, and Peking, for Great Britain to record her view of certain demands which are biheved to -naturally-ruset hartonni rugs (3) Brita cessions wh China has whatler ne will steg the mature of the

granted to British firms and which forms part of the Japanese demands; (4) whether sions as valid; and whether he has made Great Britain still regarded these conces-

representations to the Government at Takya respecting them; (5) whether official support of the applications by British firms for commercial concessions in China is regarded as requiring prior official sanction for the subsequent dis- posal of the same to nationals of another country; and, if so, whether such view will be insisted upon in the present dis- cussions affecting commercial interests in China.

Mr. Hioki, the Japanese Minister, however, has warned Japanese residents to ba in readiness to leave their houses at a moment's notice. Many Japanese beparted by train this afternoon for Tientsin.

The Chinese Press urge the people to follow the example of the brave Bel gians, bat at the same time to remain orderly also to place, their finances and resources at tile disposal of the Govern

LONDON, May 5th. A Cairo despatch says the British 1 the Dardanelles are magnificent. They jumped from boots at Seddul Babr, waded neck high through the water, and took three successive-ridges in a running meat, bayonet fight for three miles.

It is significantly pointed out that

[FROM THE CRUNG NGOI HAN PO:"'].

The despatch says: Nothing could Dar big lads were lifting up stop us, Turks at the end of the bayonet-out China has yielded all the demands which hurling them over their heads. The Turks Japan communicated to the Powers. ran howling with tear.

Then reinforcements arrived and helped Despite to consolidate the positions.

"machine gun terrific shrapnel, rife fire, the men never wavered. The casualties were numerous, but fortunately very many were of the slightest character and ha men will be able to rejoin in a

few weeks.

and

The despatch eulogises the work of the Red Cross workers who displayed the utmost gallantry.

The Turkish losses were enormous. It is established that the Turks uscul dum-dum bullets.

TERRITORIALS IN INDIA. PAY TO BE INCREASED.

CHINA'S COMPLIANCE REQUIRED IN THREE DAYS.

SHANGHAI, May 6th,

The Japanese Minister. has been ins tructed by his Government to insist on China replying (complying?) within three days. The Minister has instructed his nationals to hold themselves in readiness

to leave?-

Japan has ordered martial law to be proclaimed in Tsingtan and South Manchuria.

LONDON, May 5th In the House of Lord, replying to a question and Crowe said that the Gonment of India had given die midst The Peking police have decided to keep careful consideration to the question the peace (sic). People are prohibited emoluments to Territorials in India,

drawing deposits from tho who were worse off than the Territorials from win on active service and at Home, and it Banks, and families

(Chinese) fron "had been recognised that their's was a

special case. The Territorials who went removing from the capital. to India voluntarily were unlike the Re-

[TROVGU AEVTER'S AGENCY.] gulars who went as part of a contract. The Territorials were disappointed that

they were well serving their country in the nerformance of garrison work, The Government were consulting with the War Ofies with regard to a special allow- art to junior Officers, Now. Coms, and men. He was not yet able to state precise figures, but it would involve a chargy of nearly £200,000,

Mr. A. W. Yo (L. Poplar): Whother the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs has received a copy of the revised demands prevented by Japan-to-Chine and whether, seting cast the original demands have now been officially issaed by the Japanese Government, the Secre tary for Foreign Affairs will now lay the versions before the House so that member may judge if they conflict with British interests.

Mr. P. Skownox (Labour, Blackburn): (1) whether the Farsigir Secretary has any information that the United States 881 China gincluded any Treaty last Autumn; ib, will be state the provi sions of that Treaty; (2) whether Japan has communicated the full particulars of the revised demands to the British

overnment; (3) whether ho is aware that Japan has brought the menance of military force to support her domendag (4) whether the Japanese demands in their latest form are consonant with the tertus of the Treaty binding Great Britain; (5) whether the demands pro- pescil conditions depriving Chine of her independence and thres

ening British interests; (0) when

er the Secretary of State prones not to take action but to Japan, if able, to enforcà bạr

Mr. P. A. MOLTENS (1. Dumfriesshire) Whether the Secretary of Stato, for Foreign Affairs can give the House any information regarding the alleged new demands made by Japan on China, and

allm demands.

they wers not engaged in fighting, but QUESTIONS IN THE BRITISH whether are of an exclusive charac

SHOPMEN AS SOLDIERS.

A MAGNIFICENT RECORD, OF

LOYALTY.

PARLIAMENT.

SIR EDWARD GREY'S REPLIES.:

LONDON, May 5th.

Sir Edward Grey, replying to various questioris regarding the Japanese de ́mands on China, stated that no communi- cations had passed between America and

ter; and when if, as alleged, a limit of a week has hear imposed by Japan for a reply by China, will make friendly representations in favour of the with- drawal of so drastic a time limit.

Mr. J. R. Cvxes (Labour, Manches- ter): Whether the Secretary of State for the Colonies has received from the Government of Hongkong its opinion respecting the Japanere demands and their possible effect on the Colony's trade and railway, and, if not, will the Secre Great Britain on the subject beyond in-tary of State for the Colonies obtain is. in order to allay the Colony's anxiety formal conversations in February Thef and protect-its-interests. Government would make every effort to

CHINA.

LONDON, Muy th Mr. Asquith, in a recruiting speech af Westminster Congratulated the shopmen secure freedom of opportunity for the TRADING WITH GERMANS IN o providing 433,000 recruits The Pre-trade of all nations... mier emphasised that he was not ashamed. to be called an optimist, ·Hewas con- fident that nothing would be Tert undone, whether the struggle was short or long,

to to bring our righteous cause decisive and glorious issue (Lond cheer-

Let every man and woman, extorted the Premiere able to say I have played a part in this, the Empire's great

(Cheers.) cat task

CANADA UNDAUNTED, Died of wounds; -- F. Wyley, G. Davies (Londonians), C. J. Wingfield.

MONTREAL, May 5th. Wounded:-C. V. Bartlett, H. D. Colonel Sam Hughes, Minister of Mi Bendon, G. H. H. Bell, R. Blair bunyng tia, speaking at a memorial service for tame, C. K. Burnett, A. P. Cummins, the Canadians who have fallen in the K. R. Davies, H. F. Dawes, W. Devey: war, said that Canada would sent treaty t75), G. B. Dodds, 3. Ethelstou, E. C. would fight till German militarism was Lieut. J. Dickie (Highland Light Infan- contingents if it was nerdstry, and Featherstonhaugh, G. L. Findlay, T. crushed for ever, Foulds, W. Gowana, E. Grimwade, G.

Regarding the exploitation of mineral deposits in Middle China, the Brilish interests concerned had not eqmplained- that their plans for erecting rolling with in the Yangtze Valley were hampered by the proposed Japanese monopoly.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT BY

SIR EDWARD GREY.

LONDON, May 5th. Sir Edward Grey, replying to a gins tiem in the flouse of Commqus, said that Sir Edward Grey declined to make-n although transactions between British and definite statement concerning the Japan-German ars in Chias was not ex- ex demands in China pending the con-

pressly prohibited, such tränsactions" nts The question clusion of the negotiations in Peking, but present were undesirable, he emphasised that conccasions graured by of adopting a mur: dristi: policy, was

jeet of another Power without the con- China could not be transferred to a sub.

sent of the Government of the conces

A. Jones (Roval Fusiliers), G. Kirkhouse, NEW COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF. [sionair”. S. Le Marchant, D. J. Leonard, E. Llewellin, J. A MacMahon, B. J.

LONDON, May 6th.

Mr.. F. W. JOWETT (Labour Member

We learn that the following questions Moore, C, D. Moseley (Staffordshires). R. General Sir Leslia Rundle; G.C.B., FRENCH PROGRESS.

Nation, F. Nosworthy, R. D. Park, H. G.C.V.O., K.C.B, K.C.M.G., C.M.G.. were to be asked in the House of Com- L. Reed (Artillery), J. Rettie, K. S. D.9.0., las banm appointed - Commander- | mons on the 4b inst:- Parts, May 6th. Robertson (Royal Scuts), H. Russell (Artin-Chief at Home. The evening communiqué states: The lory), C. R. Saunders, 2nd-Licut, G. tay has been quit

Swor(Northumberland Fusiliers), G. [Since 1900 General Rumble on In Belgium we captured a German S, Tucker, P. G. Villiers Stuart, T. I. Governor In the House of Commons Mr. Asquib, lines to between Lizerre and Betsas, Wauchop, I. H. Williams,

trench on Tuesday, and advanred our Walker, W. R. Warrer (Artillery), L. Multa.] the Premier, said that the maltreatment which is in our hands. Attempted Official Correction, nut killed. W.

Lornox, Hay 6.

.

Killed: G. J. Fjelden. H. M. Spencer. Belisted to be killed: K. Arbuthnot. Died of wounds: L.

Aveling, A Burness, A. 1. Cameron.

Wounded: A. Ç. Ilaines. Miesing nud unofficially wounded: H. Colston,

of prisoners and the form of cruelty German attacks in Champagne and Lloyd adopted was unknown even in the dark Argunne completely failed.. ages. The most careful record was being kept in order, when the time canie, to be the Meuse and Moselle

There was some sharp fighting between' The Germans the means of convicting and punishing strongly attacked Les Eparges and the The endors, which would be readily Aly Wood. The former was repulsed. enforood. Tho Antarican Embassy's The later was made by three regiments partial exoneration of the Germans re- combined, and they gained a footing on ferred only to twenty two British officers, the ridge, but we counter-attacked and and the Government was endeavouring re-captured half of the ridge, to ascertain the situation with regard to Wo captured and organised two lines this remainder. Sir Edward Grey had of trenches in Mortmare Wood, repulsing sent a Noto to the American Ambassador the counter-attacks. with reference to the shocking treatment of an officer in Cologne. The British Government would continue the humane treatment of prisoners.

We have continued to progress on the north bank of the Fecht and in Alsace.

GERMANS SUFLER SERIOUS LOSSES.

'COSTLY GERMAN ATTACK NEAR YPRES.

PARIS, May 5th.

3.5. p.m. PARIS, May 5th. -To-day's communique says:- A communiqué states: The German Northward of Ypres the Germans last last night attacked the British Left Wing, evening attacked the Brish Left Wing but were repuleed. They were, then taken They were repulsed, and were then taken in the flank by French artillery and in the flank by the French artillery, and suffered serious lomes.

suffered serious losses.

ported.

and (o noutaler-in-Chief

INDIA CONSOLIDATION BILL.

Lospos, May 5th. The India Consolidation Bill has been referred to a Committee of kel Houses of Parliament, présided over by Lord! Loreliurn,

THE CALIPHATE.

· Official correction: Wonnded, R. GU

Lothes. May 5th. Campbell, not A. C. Campbell.

In the House of Commons. in 1ply to Killed: GC. Barber, A. D. Coates, Dr question, the To.. Neil Primrose said E. Hooper, H. Q. Irwin, F. Lynch, H. hat the Government were aware of the 'G. Robertson (Connaught Raugs), feeling in which the Caliphate was

Died of wounds. W. F. Coates.

entertained by the Mulan communities, Wounded: A. S. Beard, G. Brook, J. and the Government intended to respect HBrough, G. Callaghan, Z. Clive. F

that feeling. The action wes calely one Coffin, H. Deans, E. Dowling, W. C which concerned the Moslems, and they Fenton, E. W. French, T. F. Fister, W.

munt decide themselves without inter- R. Gaskell (South Wales Borderers). R. ference. Holloway, J. Kingscote, F. B. Lawson, A. Lowther, W. Mone (London Begt). H. Morgan (Artillery), J. A. Morrison (Grenadiers), S. J. Murray, H. North, J. RPyper P. Stedman W. Watson (South Wales Borderers). M. Whilwil (Engineers). E. F. Wyatt

Unofficially reported killed: B-Rott

maon.

TERRIBLE TIRE IN MADRID.

MADRID, May 5th, a A terrible fired destroyed the Bay Courts, a great 17th Century-building Judge Aranda was killed in trying to save official papers. Many firemen were injured.

for Bradford, W.) will the Secretary of State for Foreign Affair, inform the Hous: whether any communications have passed between the United States and Great Britain in referanes to the Japanese demands on China, and, if so, whether he will lay them before the House

Sir F. FLANNERY (E. Maldon): Whether, in view of the importance of engineering development works in Geri- iral China, the Secrmary of Stale for Foreign Affairs will endeavour to secure that reasonable freedom of pportunity shall be given to nations to exploft coal in that region; and whether the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs is aware that British interest recently planned for the erection of rolling stock works in the Yangtzo Valley, but found the prospects materially affected by the proposed Japanese monopoly?

under consideration.

LOCAL SPORT.

HONGKONG C. C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

LAST NIGHT'S NESULT.

Handicap Doubles-- R. and H. Hancode Cove 30) beat Major Faichnie and FW_ Cary (ówo 4/6), 7-5, 6-2.

THE ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF

CLUB.

MAY CAPTAIN'S CUP. Mr. J. B. Watson, 98-15 53 Played at Happy Valley-

Mr. C. Bulmer Jokńson, .. 87–6 Mr. P. M. Hodgson, ........... 99-17

*Winner. POOL.

*Mr. C. Bulmer Johnson.... 6 AL

Mr. F. M. Hudgson, ....... 09-17

*Winner. 21 entries,

THE KING'S BIRTHDAY.

The following telegram from the Secre- tary of State to the Governor of the Straits Settlements dated April 17, 75, was officially communicated to the Singa- pore papers last week:-

S WILLIAM BULL (U. Hamoponith) (I.) Whether the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs has received official in- formation that Japan has despatched án ultimatum to China, together with re vised demands; (2) whether the time his arrived when efforts of friendly Brition

"It is His Majesty's wish that ca tha. diploinacy may be usefully employed vision of His Majesty's birthday this between China and Japany (3) whether, year flags should be flown but no diapers, in view of the action of the Tokyo Governreviews, salates, or other celebration ment in making official publication of the should take placo-HARCOURT,"