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THE WAR.

BULGARIAN PLAN FOILED.

EXTENSIVE FIGHTING IN SERBIA.

SEVERAL STEAMERS SUNK BY

SUBMARINES.

STORIES OF THE ANCONA CRIME.

STRONG RUSSIAN ACTION IN PERSIA.

THE BALKANS.

(TARGUGA REUTER'S AGENOY.] HEAVY FIGHTING IN SERBIA.

BULGARIANS ASK FRENCH FOR TRUCE.

SALONIKA, November 11th.

NAVAL ACTIVITIES.

THE HONGKONG, DAILY PRESS, SATUEDAY NOVEL EK 10, 1915.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]*

TWO GERMAN SUBMARINES

SUNK.

BY BRITISH CRUISERS,

MADRID, November 12th.

A message sent on Wednesday evening. It is reported from Gibraltar that two German submarines have bern sunk in the ways that fighting on a large scale has been proceding since yesterday between the Straits by British cruisers,

THROUGH REUTEL'S AGENCY.]

CAPTAIN'S STORY

ROME, November 11th. Tunis message says that the Cap- tain of the Ancon arrived yesterday. and confirms that the submarine, firing on the steamer, struck the boats, which were ready for launching, killing and wounding many passengers. Some of the shipwrecked people were approaching the submarine when they were reputed by jeers. The subnurine announced its presence at a distance of five miles by

a shell which grazed the steamer, which stopped dead. The last shells and tor- pedoes were fired at 300 metres.

SLAUGHTER OF INNOCENTS."

NEW YORK, November 11th. The newspapers are horribed at the

RUSSIAN FRONT

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)

GERMANS SCATTERED LIKE SHEEP" RUSSIAN OPERATIONS NEAR BIGA.

PETROGRAD, November 11th. The Russian operations to the south- west of Riga are developing most success- fully. Russian warships in the Gulf of Rign shelled Germon reservists,“ scatter ing them like sheep.”

THE BATTLE NEAR KOLEI, RUSSIANS CAPTURE 3,571 PRISONERS.

PETROGRAD, November 19th. A communiqué says that supplementary

(THHOUGH ESTTER'S' AGENCE.)

KITCHENER CANARD KILLED.

PREMIER'S INDIGNANT DENIAL

LONDON, November 11th, In the House of Commons, Mr. Hogge, referring to the Globe, said he believed that Lord Kitchener did resign,”

Mr. Asquith rose immediately and said that Mr. Hogge had ascribed to him the infamy of being party to a deliberate and inexcusable falsehood, Lord Kitchener had never tendered his resignation, either to the King or to himself, who were the only two to whom it could be tendered. Ho had never breathed a word about re- signation to him. It was a deliberate and mischievous lie, which, if allowed to pass,

AUSTRO-ITALIAN FRONT.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENEY.) ITALIAN MOUNTAIN

OPERATIONS.

ROME November 12th,

À communiqué says that the enemy's attacks in the Campele Valley, which was supported by numerous guns that bad been hanled to the adjacent peaks, was repulsed.

We continued a vigorous pressure against the mountainous ridges of Cor- devolo, and began to advance in the Plava sector of the Isonzo and nurth- west of Gorizia.

Persistent rain and fog are converting the numerous vines into torrents, and hampered operations in Carse, but the

slaughter of innocente" on the Aucanyparts show that the Russians captured might have done the country the greatest Italians stormed a number of entronch

President

Some comment seatchingly on Wilson's diplomatic victory."

The Herald asserts that the tide of popular wrath is rising. There is n limit to public, if not to officit, opinion. SUNK. FRENCH MAIL-BOAT

ROME, November 12th.

A German submarine on Sunday tor pedoed and sunk the French mailboat. France

The crew were saved and landed at

Cazliari.

The France was a 4,000-ton Marseilles steamer. She was returning from Saloni-

French and the Bulgarians, between Grod- ANOTHER GERMAN CRUISER ka, where she had landed troops,

ska and Kuprilu. The Bulgarians asked

for a truce for five hours to bury their dead and collect their wounded, but they were only granted two hours.

BULGARIAN

PLAN FOILED.

ROME, Noveinher. 12th.. A telegram from Monestir says that the

REPORTED · SUNK.

COWARDLY ATTACK ON E 13 AVENGED

LONDON, November 11th.

It is reported at Copenhagen that the German cruiser Froncatob, sister-slip to the Umline (recently torpedoed) has been

TORPEDOED TRANSPORT REACHES PORT.

LONDON, November 12th.

Itogether 3.571 prisoners in the action north of Kolk..

GENERAL.

[YANOBUR RESTER'S MOENCY.]

PLOTS IN PERSIA. RUSSIAN PROTECTION FOR ALLIED LEGATIONS.

LONDON, November 12th.. It is announced in Petrograd, from Telernn, that for the protection of the Russian and Allied Legations a Russian detachment from Kazvin has been ordered to advance on Teheran. Janghiman was reached on the 8th inst..

ADJUSTMENT OF RELATIONS DESIRED.

PETROGRAD, November 11th, A message from Teheran states that at n secret sitting of the Mejlish (Persian Parliament) the majority of Deputica ex- The War Office announces that the trans-pressed a wish favourable to the adjust port Southland from Alexandrin was tor-

ment of the relations between Persia and pedoed in the Aegean Sea on the 2nd-

Russia September, but reached Mudros the same

injury.

Mr. Asquith added that the Cabinet's decision to send Lord Kitchener on his mission to the East was taken on Thursday, Serious information leading to the decision was first brought to the notice of the Cabinet on Wednesday.

COMPULSORY

SERVICE

IF SUFFICIENT DO NOT VOLUN TEER THIS MONTH.

ments to the south-west of San Martino.

HAVAS RERVICE.] FRENCH MILITARY HONOURS, The Military. Modal has been awarded. to General Dubail. Generals de Castel- and Fock have been awarded the Grand Cross, and General Maudhuy has been been made a Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour.

mau

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] THE MIKADO'S CORONATION,

CEREMONIES OF GREAT POMP.

TORIO, November 12th.

tho attendant The ceremonies Japanese coronation were carried out at

LONDON, November 11th. Lord Derby, the Director of Recruit ing, has been authorised by Mr. Asquith to state definitely that if sufficient young men not indispensable to business of national importance do not volunteer before the 30th inst. the Government thereafter will take steps to redeem the

Kyoto yesterday with great pop, and pledge given by Mr. Asquith in the

precisely according to established pre- House of Commons on the 2nd inst.,

eedent, except that the Empress ves that"in that event compulsory means would be taken before married men are absent owing to indisposition. The required to fulfil their engagement to Emperor, after worship before the Baered

The Council of Ministers has been deli-serve."

French re-captured Kupruli on the 8th/ torpedoed in the Baltic. The Frauenlob day. The casualties were: Nine killed, berating for the past 24 hours on the con

instant. g

This is inost important in foiling the Bulgarian plan to envelop the Serbians from the south.

KEY TO SITUATION ON NORTH- WEST.

and Undine were prominent in the cowardly attack on the stranded E-13.

[The Frauenlub was of 2,057, tous dis placement. She was launched in 1004, carried a complement of 250, and an arma- ment of tee 4.1 inch and 14′′ machine-guns.]

FOUR BRITISH STEAMERS SUNK.

ATHENS, November 11th. The news from the Serbian front is

LONDON, Nevevher, 12nd. vague, but it is announced that it is

The British ateamers Buresk, Glenmoir, untrue that the Germans are occupying (an

Uncalister, and the Japanese the entire line from Kralievo and Kra-steamer Pesukuni Maru have been sunk gujevate to Patrovats.

There are no details.

The British steamer Caris has also been

gunk

run.

Important Serbian forces arriving Irom Mitrovitza, have reached the Kat- chanik defile and occupied the railway

[None of the vessels mentioned, as was station, whither the Bulgarians are ad- at first feared, are on the eastern

The Baresk was the rossel which was cap- vancing c route from Uskub to Priztured by the Emden in the Bay of Bengal, used by the Germans for transport pur poss to be released again when the The operations extending on the north-funus coranir was made forede combat by western front are now becoming the key H.MS, Sydney The Glenmuir, is of the Moir line of steamers, of Newcastle. She steel vossel of 3,075 tons

gross. 10 the situation, as the Serbian troops was sent from the north to Krushevo and Monastir will pass there.

rend.

The Cm Macalister is the property of Sir V. Cayzer, Burt.. and was a steel vessel of 4,835 tons gross The Fanckuni Mars The Serbian Gvernment, has removed was owned by the South Manchuria SteamI

ship Company:] from Mitrovitza to Krushevo. TRANSPORTATION OF TROOPS

TO SALONIKA.

LONDON, November 12th.

In the House of Commons, during a discussion on the vote of Credit, the

tion of Serbia was raised.

THE ** ANCONA” · CRIME.

BRITISH SURVIVOR'S STORY. PANDEMONIUM AMONG PASSENGERS,

MALTA, November 11th.

two injured, 22 missing, believed to drowned.

BRITISH WARSHIP AT MEXICO,

WAITING FOR A GERMAN STEAMER1

be

ditions to be offered to Russia and Great Britain.

The German and Austrian Legations. have removed their archives and belong ings to the United States Lozation. ~~ HUSSIAN TROOPS NEARING

CAPITAL

DARDANELLES BLUNDERS,

DISCUSSION IN HOUSE OF COMMONS.

LONDON, November 12th. In the House of Commons, in the course. of the debate on the adjournment, Mr. A Roche initiated a discussion on the Dar-

Shrine containing the Divine Mirror, delivered a speech in which he spoke of unity and patriotisni as being highest tri- butes which could be paid to enes uncas-, tors. After this, an Imperial Rescript was issued granting a special amnesty, and decreeing grant of 100,000 Yen to charity.

.It

The Emperor voceived messages of con-

sident Wilson, and other heads of States.

According to the latest reports Russian danelles, and remarked that he hoped that gratulation from Mr. Lloyd George, Pre-

traps are du varsts from Teheran:

mistakes would be avoided in future,"

Sir Henry Craik complained of the vacillating policy, as evidenced by our

The Germans and Turks are apparently preparing to evreuate the city, a draught| of animals being concentrated at the action in Serbia, German Legation.

Mr. Josiah Wedgwood requested in assurance that the men responsible for the Suvla Bay blunders would no longer hold their positions,

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] THE MONARCHICAL QUESTION.

IF TROUBLE ARISES :

PEKING, November 12th,

called

WASHINGTON, November 12th. The American Consul at Progresso, Mexico, reports that British navy men boarded and searched the steamer Zealan dia, which was lying in the harbour, with a view to seizing the Zealandio if she attempts to sail. It was rumoured that

There is considerable anxiety owing to when the Zealandia left Pensacols the the enigmatic attitude of the enemies of crew were principally Germans, including the Quadruple Entente, and there are interned Germans who broke their parole rumours that the Shah and his Govern- and escaped to Newport Nows, Thement contemplate withdrewal to Ispahan Zealandic carries much rosin and copper. if Russia finds the Persian proposals

WASHINGTON, November 12th.

unadequate,

LONDON, November 11th. In the House of Commons, in reply to Sir J. D. Rees, Sir Edward Grey said that the warning to the Persian Government that if it concluded an agreement with AMERICAN LOAN TO BRITAIN be hastened, and any steps taken would

It is authoritatively stated that International Law has not been violated by the search by British Naval men of the Zealandia, which was outside the territorial limit. There is reason to be lieve that the vessel was bound for

Germany and Turkey the Anglo-Russian Sweden with a cargo destined for Gerundertaking to maintain the integrity and many.

FIGHTING MEN FIRST.”

THRILLING TALE OF TORPEDOED TRANSPORT.

A British survivor from the Ancona states that the ship left. Naples on Sa Sir Edward Cres, replying, said that turday evening to proceed to Messina,

LONDON, November 11th. if the French had sent more troops that where she embarked 130 emigrents, most wero Greeks, the majority we had it was because we partly trans of whom

The Captain of French cruiser tells ported the French. It was impossible to being children, with many women. The the story of British devotion to the flag, send British troops until a certain num vessel left Messina at 5 o'clock on Sun- when the transport Marquetle was bor- ber of transports had been liberated. day afternoon. The Captain had been pedoed in the Aegean. Thirty-six itish When it became evident that Greece warned of the presence of enemy sub nurses were aboard, of whom te were would not fulfil her Treaty obligations, marines and took all precautions. At one drowned. When the French rescuing boats the Government, in consultation with o'clock on Monday afternoon the sub-arrived the nurses of one accord shouted France, had to consider whether it would marine was sighted at a great distance. Fighting men first!" be safe to continue the operation with It came to the surface, and proceeded at Sir full speed towards the Ancona, firing a out the co-operation of Greege, Edward Carson resigned while the dis-shot across her bows and causing a panic cussion was proceeding, but the prepara among the passengers. This submarine tions did not relate to the sending of continued shelling the ship while gaining troops, and, finally, it was decided to rapidly upon her, destroying the chart- despatch troops to Salonika immediately they were ready.

The Credit was voted. RUMANIANS INTERN RUSSIAN VESSELS.

LONDON, November 11th. The Times' correspondent at Bukharest says that 860 Russian sailors from gun- heats on the Rumanian shore of the Danube have arrived at Turnu Severin.

The Rumanian Government has taken steps to disarm and detair Russian, vessels laden with munitions remaining in Rumanian ports.

Pande-

house The engines were then stopped. The submarine came alongside and the passengers were told that they had a few minutes to abandon the ship. monium ensued, and, all the passengers appeared to have lost their heads. The submarine, which had withdrawn a little distance, continued to fire around the vessel. There was a rush for the boats, many of which overturned, the occupants being drowned.

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AMERICAN PASSENGERS. It is stated in New York that the Americans on the Ancona were mostly *Jews, returning from Palestine.

FRANGO-BELGIAN FRONT

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] LULL ON THE WESTERN FRONT.

PARIS, November 11th. To-day's communiqué says there is no thing to report..

SUCCESSFUL MINING

OPERATIONS. ENEMY'S WORKS WRECKED.

PARIS, November 18th.

independence of Persia would lapse was given by the Russian Minister alone, but tho British and Russian Governments were ucting

in complete unity concerning Persia,

BRITAIN BUILDING AIRSHIPS. INTENDED FOR SCOUTING PURPOSES.

LONDON, November 11th.

Sir Frederick Barbury, amid cheers, called the attention of the House to the absence of Ministers, which he described as an insult to the House,

The Speaker, in response to cries, put the motion for adjournment, which was carried forthwith.

NEW YORK, November 11th. An International Committee of Bankers has been organised to regulate, exchange between Great Britain and the United Statos. The Committee consists of Lord Cunliffe, Sir E. H. Hulden, Sir F Schuster, and nine American representa tives. The plan contemplates an initial Loan of at least $50,000,000, to which American banks will be invited to sub- scribe the proceeds to be used chiefly against the acceptances of cotton and grain bills,

NEW WAR COMMITTEE.

In the House of Commons the First Lerd of the Admiralty (Mr. A. J. Balfour) said that experts were not yet convinced that

LONDON, November 12th. Zeppelins were the most desirable form

In the House of Commons, Mr. Asquith of aircraft, but many airships were being announced that the now War Committes built for scouting purposes, and the Naval of the Cabinet during Lord Kitchener's Flying Wing was being increased as fast

temporary absence would be Mr. Asquith, possible. The defences of London Mr. Balfour, Mr. Lloyd George, Mr. against Zeppelins should be largely: coastal, Both gun and air defences were improving daily.

ES

ANTWERP EXPEDITION, PREMIER'S DEFENCE OF MI. CHURCHILL.

LONDON, November 11th,

Bonar Law and Mr. McKenna. NATIONALIST VOLUNTEERS. OFFICIALLY RECOGNISED,

The Daily Telegraph saya that it is anderstood that the Government has yield ed to Mr. John Redmond's request for the

At question-time in the House of Com-recognition of Nationaliat Volunteers,

not be laid on the table regarding the

GREAT FIRE IN AMERICA,

The Minister for Foreign Affet...

on the Ministers of the four Powers in reference to their advice. He made the statement that the Government did not expect trouble, but that if a disturbance arose it could be easily quelled, adding that the Monarchical movement would not

be carefully considered. THE ASSASSINS OF ADMIRAL TSENG.

RELATIVES OF EXECUTED REBEL.

PERING, November 12th. The assassins of Admiral Tseng Ya Shing were the relatives of a rebel who was executed by the orders of the Admiral. The deed, therefore, is the outcome of pri- · vnte revengo and has no political signi-

ficance.

A Mandate awards $20,000 for funeral expenses, 3,000 mow of land at Tientsin to support the family, and also the post-

humous title of Marquis, and the erection of Temples of Honour at Shanghai and Tientsin.

RESIGNATION OF THE VICE- PRESIDENT,

PEKING; November 12th. The President has urged the Vice- President to withdraw his resignation, which, it is understood, he offered recently in anticipation of a change in the Cou slitution rendering his office unnecessary

NEW YORK November 11th. Large contingents of Annamite work- men continue to be sent regularly from Damago estimated at $1,000,000 was Indo-China to work in the ammanikan

The evening communiqué says:-Thereons Mr. Asquith said that papers could ANOTHER has been a particularly active cannonad- ing in the Leos and Soncher sectors. Our minus obtained excellent results in several acts, wrecking etiemy gallerárs and femaging his tranches, one of which, at Los Eparges, we occupied.

Antwerp Expedition during the continu He added that Mr. ance of the war. Churchill might treat with indifference any allegation against him. He had 4 done by a mysterious fire at mills at factories in the south of France, Ten Singapore an one of the Messageries good record, and would be umply ju tified Trenton, New Jersey, where barbed wire days ago 800 of them passed throng when the full story was told.

for the Allies was being manufactured, borte.