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THE WAR.

LULL AT VERDUN.

ENEMY'S NEXT MOVE CALMLY AWAITED.

IMPORTANT OPERATIONS IN EAST AFRICA.

GERMANY'S PROGRESS TO DISASTER

STARRED OCCUPATIONS LIST REVISED.

#HANGO-BELGIAN FRONT.

ĮTEROUGH HEUTER'S'AGENOT.]

THE VERDUN BATTLE

WHOLE GERMAN PLAN

WRECKED."

London, March 13th.. 2.20 p.m.

THE HONGKONG DAILY

[THROUGH "ASUTER'S AGENCY.)

ATTEMPTED GERMAN ATTACK

ENEMY DISPERSED BY RIFLE-

FIRE,

PARIS, March 14th. 4.45 p.m. To-day's communiqué saya:--West nË

the Mouse the canonade was fairly via lenb. At night time a strong German reconnaisance in Haudremont Wood was checked by our curtain of fire.

THROUGH EKUTKE'S AGENCY.} OPERATIONS IN E. AFRICA ENEMY DRIVEN FROM STRONG.

POSITION

LONDON, March 13th General Smuts in a telegram deted the 12th March says the notion which com menced on the morning of the 11th inst. against the German prepared positions on

THURSDAY, MARCH 1OTEL WILE.

THROUGH BEDSER'S AGUNGE,] OPPOSITION TO PREMATURE PEACE.

LORD FISHER AND A NEW EARTH."

LONDON, March 14th. The Lord Mayor presided at a meeting At the Mansion House in suppors of the

the Kitoro Hills, westward of Taveta, yo. Fight for the light movement, whose ob-

sulted in a very obstinate struggle with wavering fortunes, until midnight,

The densely wooded step hills were strongly held by the enemy, and were a most formidable obstas. Portions of the position were taken and re-taken soveral

times.

The final attack with the bayonot between » o'clock and midnight by two

ject is the opposing of premature peace.

Mr. Balfour wrote warmly sympathising

with the object of the meeting.

Adinital Lord Fisher mid tho sof-govern- ing Dominions had steeled their hearts to every sacrifice to win the war Victory would mean a new Heaven and a new carth;

The Bishop of Winchester, the Chief

IRELAND AND MUNITION- MAKING.

GREATER FACILITIES REQUESTED.

LONDON, March 13th.

A deputation of Irish business mesh headed by Mr. John Redmond waited on Mr. Lloyd Georgs to urge grenter fucili-

ties for the making of munitions in Ireland and the equipment of national shell and fuse factories. They declared that the Trade Unions would help in the work,

Mr. Lloyd George replied that he was anxious to utilise the reserves of Ireland to the utmost, but it cannot be ignored that for the most part, Ireland was not an industrial country. He pointed out that Belfast's contribution to the conduct of

THE SERBIAN RETREAT.

HELP FROM THE WESTERN

ALLIES

***The retreat of the Serbian troops to the const has only been rendered possible by the co-operation of the British; the French, and the Italians, Food has been supplied by the British and French jointly. The Italians have provided most of the ship- ping and escort necessary to transport it across the Adriatic. Its distribution has Been arranged for by the members of the British Adriatic mission under General F P.8. Taylor, CMG.NE

But the provision of food was only one of the duties undertaken by the British mission In the north roads were repaired And made at least passable, and bridges and ferries constructed by the mission the work being done by British engineer Serbian pioneers, and Albanians under the direction of British officers. All the necess sary material had to be obtained from Italy, and the transport for this, as well as for the food supplies, was provided by the Italian Admiralty.

The Serbian troops all went by land as far as Durazzo, and ive days rations were

parties, led by Lieut.-Colonel Freeth and Habbi, and Monsignor Drew supported the the war was second to none in the United provided at Alessio, where troops and pro

Major Thompson, of the South African Infantry, secured a hold which was main tained till they were reinforced on the Following morning, when the German native troops were scen streaming away towards Kaho in a eonth-westerly direc

tion.

Simultaneously one of the Mounted Brigades were engaged in clearing the foothills north-east of Kilimanjaro of the

enemy forces which had been cut off from the main body by the rapid advance of the British, on the 8th 9th and 10th. Movements are progressing to bar the re-

A German artillery observation officer who has been captured says that original. ly the German artillery was massed en bloc and everyone was convinced that. Verdun would crumble to dust, but gradually the French shells poured on the massed artillery compelled it to disperse, thus Woere, notably in the sector of Eix treat of those isolated fordes westward.

wrecking the whole German plan.

CEASELESS ACTIVITY OF TILE GUNS.

BOMBARDMENT INTENSIFIED WEST OF MEUSE.

PARIS, March 14th,

2:00 am: The evening communiqué says;-North

Koks of Verdun, the bombardment was intens- fiod west of the Messe against Mort

Homme and the Bois Bourrus region,

Our batteries, shelled enemy gatherings between Forges and Crows Wood,

There was moderate artillery activity on the right bank of the Mouse and in Woɛvre, hat there was no infantry action during

the day.

The Germans attacked the trenches we recently recaptured east of Seppois, in Upper Alsace, but artillery and infantry fire quickly drove them back to their trenches,

Our artillery north of the Aisne wrecked enemy organisations at several points in the Vauclerc Plateau.

Our heavy guns bombarded German works. in Champagne And Eastern Argonne

Our aviators were remarkably active to-day. Six machines dropped 130 bombs

WOTE

on the strategic station of Breulles, north of Verdun. Numerous actions fought, in which we indisputably had the advantage Three German aeroplanes were brought down, and others were seen Fall- ing, but their destruction has not been

verified

THE LULL AT VERDUN. STILL 100,000 FRESH GERMANS FOR THE FURNACE,

PARIS, March Hith. 12:40 pm, The luli os Vordun find the position generally unchanged, compared with nine days ago. The French do nos believe that the Germany have definitely abandoned the offensive, as they have still 100,000 fresh troops to be flung into the furnace at the behest of the Kaiser, but the French calmly and confidently await the next move. at whatever point it is directed.

Experts are of opinion that after the sanguinary repulse of the frontal attacks the Germans may try surprises on the

The bombardment continued to be vio lent at Vaux and Damloop,

There was also artillery activity in

The Germans attempted an attack at Bois le Pretre, but they were dispersed, by rifle-fire, leaving a number of dead,

GERMAN CLAIMS DISPUTED,

PARIS, March 14th,

A French officia] qunouncement eays that the total prisoners claimed by the Germans at Verdun are double the number of French killed, wounded and unwounded

prisoners. The French lost only 84 guns, many of which were useless, whereas the number of German guns destroyed is very large.

· Concurrently with the above actions a strong column under Major-General Stewart from the direction * Longido ap peared on the Aruslia-Moshi Road in tho rear of the main German concentration, the enemy consequently retreating south-

„resalu “jon,

GALLIPOLI OPERATIONS.

OFFICERS DECORATED FOR

SERVICES.

LONDON, March 14th. Among the Naval officers mentioned in despatches in regard to the Gallipoli opera- tions are Rear-Admirals Thursby, Chris tian, and Stuart-Nicholson, practically all the Captaing engaged, Aftoon midship- men, and eight trawler skippers, while there une " mentioned" in connection with the evacuation Rear Admiral Fremantle and 32 others of various ranks,

Twenty-seven Distinguished Service Orders Bre awarded, the recipients including Assistant-Paymasteri B. F. Hood.

A number of Distinguished Service Crosses are awarded. ameng the recipienta being ten midshipmen and four trawier skippers. Tho

Kingdom. He was not sanguino enough to hope that the war would and before July, and therefore ho could not make plans for the delivery of such machinery on such an assumption. There was no red- sun why Ireland should not be more pro sperous industrially. He would mize the opportunities afforded by the making of mutitions for developing Ireland indus trially.

risions were concentrated. W

The very difficult situation, created by the co-operation of three separate authoris ties and the compliented division of labour have been dealt with satisfactorily, and if there has been some delay the results at tained and expected speak most highly for the good will of all concerned,

In the north the work was done by the British Adriatic mission A-Durazzo, and espinly at Avloun and on the Voyusa River, British and Italians worked to

gether. The work of providing supplies

was in the hands of the British mission, but could never have been accomplished without the ready and generous co-opera- tion of the Italians. The Italian Army. sug-made jeities unloaded ships, transferred

The deputation agreed to form a per- manent Committee to make definite gestions to the Ministry of Munitions

AUSTRIAN FRIGHTFULNESS.

INFECTED SWEETS DROPPED BY AIRCRAFT.

ROME, March 14th.

food to the coasting steamers, provide mule transport, and in short supplied all the means for getting the food from the bas depots to the Serbians, In two casess where no ordinary transport was available the pick of the Italian regimente carried boots and food on their backs from Avlona to the Toynsa River, where the Serbian troops were waiting for help, The Italians have also done a great deal of valuable work making and

The Governor of Bologra announces that sphere,mproving roads in their

the Austrian air raiders on the 13th Fob rualy dropped packages of sweets, which,

wards towards the Usambara zailway commander of the famous transport River when analysed, were found to contain The pursuit continues

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DISCIPLINE OF NEW ARMY.

1,000,000 RECRUITED IN FOUR DAYS

LONDON, March 14th, In the House of Commons Mr H J.

Clyde has also been decorated

Colonel Walker Campbell and Lieut.- Colonel A. Lynden-Betl have been gazetted Major-Generals in connection with the

evacuation,

Lieut.-General Bir. A, Muaro is award.

ACTIVITY IN BRITISH ZONE, Tenant, in the course of the Army. De-ed the Grand Cross of St. Michael and

THIRTY-TWO AIR FIGHTS

LONDON, March 14th. General Sir Douglas Haig reporta: The enemy exploded mines at Carnoy, and near the La Bassco and Bethune Road without damage.

We successfully bombarded the region of Mametz, the Lille-Armentieres railway, and Hooge

There was considerably artillery activity about Loos,

Also there was considerable activity on both sides, Thirty-two hostile. machines were engaged, and three were brought down.

GENERAL.

bate, paid a tribute to the wonderful dis- cipline of the men, considering the short tern of training. A milion recruits were enlisted in four days under the Derby scheme. The bachelors. Among munition workers and ployed iz national industry would be re- duced to a minimum. The Government would see that the married men would not be let down, He dwelt on the enormous development of the Army, instqueing thật

have lasted for 140 normal years. Ho em- phasised the merits of the system of pur chase on behalf of all the Allies

STARRED OCCUPATIONS

REVISED.

gorms of contagious discases.

MESOPOTAMIA MISMANAGE-

MENT.

LONDON, March 14th.

The Times to-day publishes a leading article animadverting on the arrangements in Mesopotamia, especially medical do fects,

LONDON, March 14th.

Mention should be made of the hernig work done by two Serbian doctors at Fieri, where hospitals have been established, and where the worn and starving Serbians. were, rested and refitted.

WAR NEWS,

REINFORCEMENTS TO BACHDAD IMPOSSIBLE.

A Russian military correspondent, writ ing to the forming Post, anticipates com- pleto Turkish evacuation of the Erzerum and Van districts, enabling the Russion gues to protect the valleys of the Euph rates and Tigris and make the supply of reinforcements to Baghdad almost impos- oible,

THE EGYPT COMMAND,

St George (G.C.M.G.) in connection with the evacuation, and Major-General FJ, Davica is created a Knight Com mander of that Order (K.C.M.G.), while COCOA FROM THE CAMEROONS the following have been appointed Com- panions of the Order (C.M.G.) :——Colone? Robert Tudway. Majors H. E. Street (Artillery), A. G. MoNalty (Army Service Corps), and C. F. Aspinall (Manstor FRENCH SAILORS AT LISBON, tomary force such as it is a present and is Fusiliers),

and

Major-Genera's Althara Byng, aerial stores used since the outbreak of war would Godley have been made Knight Comman derssof the Order of the Bath (K.C.B.), and Lieut. Colones G. T. Macounn and C. B. White (Australians) have been ap pointed Companions of the Bath (C.B.). ARMY APPOINTMENTS

LONDON, March 14th.. Major-General Heath, Director of Quar- tering, has been appointed Deputy-Quar- terminster-Genera), and Colonel Atkins, Deputy Director of Supplies, has been appointed temporary Director, in place of Major-General Long.

(THROUGH BEUTER'S AGENŪT.1

GERMANY'S NEW LOAN,

FAST PROGRESS TO NATIONAL

DISASTER.

LONDON, March 14th, Neutral financiers declare that owing to the pitiable condition of the small capitalists Germany's new Loan will be werely a banking affair, namely, the conversion of Government bills into Govern- ment securities. They are of opinion that this system means fast progress toward mtional disaster.

ONLY A SCRAP OF PAPER.”

BULGARIAN AGREEMENT WITH

TURKEY.

Arazna, March 13th. A Sofia telegram says that M. Radosla- voff declared in the Bobranjo that he would net oppose the establishment of an autono- mons Albania, He was ignorant as to what weald happen to Serbia Bulgaris was not closely related to either of her neigh- bours, and the agreement with Turkey

LONDON, March 14th. The War Office announces that a Con- mitteo is revising the list of sterred occu• pations, except the list of those employed on railways and fa colberies. It recors mends that the exemption of men claiming responsible positions in occupations con- nected with the export trades be limited to married men over 20 years of age, that reserved bachelors be released for service,

Major General Long resigned owin~ to differences of opinion on the question of administration.

Four hundred tons of cocoa have arrived:

from the Cameroons

London, March 14th,

The Cairo correspondent of the Pioneer says the command in Egypt has now been aplit up. General Sir Archibald Murray is in charge of the Mediterranean expedi

responsible for the Canal defence with headquarters at Ismailia; and Lieut.- General (now temporary-General) Sir J. Maxwell is in military control of Egypt

French sailors who have arrived hers with headquarters in Cairo and is respon were accorded an ovation.

AMERICAN EXPEDITION TO

MEXICO,

EFFECT ON THE MUNITIONS

FACTORIES-

WASHINGTON, March 14th, President Carranza has accepted American co-operation, provided his troops are allowed to cross the frontier in pursuit of the brigands. The United States has agreed to this.

The War Department recognises that months must clapso before General Villa's bud i broken up.

The managers of the munitions factories.

and that luxury occupations be deleted NEW BATTALION COMMANDER h which large Government orders have from reservation,

FULFILMENT OF LORD DERBY'S PLEDGE.

LONDON, March 14th.

Lonnon, March 14th. Colonej. William Lowry (retired Indian Amy) has been appointed to command a Batbelion of the Lincolnshires.

Is the House of Commons Mr. Lloyd

CHIEF PIRATE ILL. George hoped that the revision of the lista of reserved occupations would secure the

AMSTERDAM, March 14th, Grand Admiral von Tirpitzie fullment of Lord Derby's pledge. It is understood that in revision-married men- MR. ASQUITH- INDISPOSED.

would receive special consideration.

MARRIED - MEN'S UNION. LONDON, March 14th.

It has been decided to establish # Union

LONDON, March 143.

Mr. Asquith is suffering from bronchial catarrh, and is unable to attend the House

of Commons.

been placed state that these will not interfere with their contracts with the Allies.

THE “ CENTRAL EUROPE ~ SCHEMES.

sible for the western frontier, “During General Murray's abort stay in Caira the Sultan gave a large banquet in his honour. at Abdin palace.

HUNGRY HUNGARY

The Morning Post's Budapest Correr- pondent says that M: Vazsonyi, member for Budapest, vehemently attacked the Government in the Hungarian parliament for allowing the people to starve and per- mitting exports of produce to Germany,

* Budapest; he stated that the German where he said, prices were one-fourth those Government had purchased produce and sold below cast price.

The New York Sun's Rome correspondent. quotes a business man who was recently vinced that the monarchy, cannot hold out in Austria-Hungary who saya he is con- beyond another three months

DIVORCE FOR “POOR” SOLDIERS.

WAR'S EFFECT ON HAPPINESS ON THEIR HOMES.

A Berlin paper recently reported that since the outbreak of war over thirty thou- sand: German soldiers in the capital alone had had their marriages annulled. The domestic troubleg of the British Tommy fall far short of the enemy record, as was shown in an interview with Mr. Adrian Hasard-Short of the Poor Permons De- partment in the Law Courts.

I do not think," said Mr. Hasse.rd-

The two most important positions on the battlefield are Mort Hemoe, on the West could to-morrow, become only a scrap of of married men who have oftested at ARGENTINE WHET HARVEST tween the theorists and the practical which are to be obtained under the Poor

the paper.

of the Meuse, and Donaumont, on

east bank of the Meuse The Germana

gained some ground at Bethincourt and in Crows Wood, which are the outlying posi tion of Mort Homme, but the principal position has not yet been attacked, while

PERSIA'S TREASURER-

GENERAL

PETROGRAD, March 14th.

The Persian Government has re-appoint- ed M Heinens Treasurer General

Manchester.

MR. GIBSON BOWLES' NEW

· PLATFORM.

LONDON March 14th Mr. Gibson Bowles will contest Har horough on haha f of the attested married

the Germans at Deuaumont are struggling resigned last March by the result of Germen, in opposition to Mr. Percy Harris

to maintain a salient

man intrigues

(Liberal).

BUENOS AIGES, Murch 24th The wheat harvest is eat wated

4,698,800 fons.

at

GERMAN VESSELS IN SOUTH

We AMERICAN PORTS.

BIO DE JANEIRO, March 14th. The Cabinet is considering the question of chartering the intermed German vessels.

According to the Forsche Zeitung the Short, who deals with all the applications fiscal negotiations between Germany, Aut for easy divorce, that we have had more then three or four hundred soldier tria, and Hungary, which were initiated applicants during 1915, a fair number of in July at Berlin and in November at whom were granted relief Inevitably the Vienna, are being continued * Dresden, war he had a regrettable effect on the The chief Hungarian representative is the happiness of many of our soldiers hones, former Premier, Hear Wekerla In an and from time to time I am obliged to deal interview Herz Wekeris admitted that with some applications from the trenches there are sharp differences of opinion be in which a an appears for the benefits politicians. He admitted that nothing Persons Regulations. It is possible now definite cou'd be done until Hungary had your crew, for one who is not worth £50 come to terms with Austria Beyoud that to secure a divorce for as little as 11s, 3d. it was necessary to bring German interests | but this is the exception rather than the into close tones with Austrian and Hun-rule. The maximum cost of relief amounts garian interests, and then it was absolutely to between £5 and £10. In the cases of Zecessary that before the conclusion of country applicants where witnesses bave the Governments should come in to be brought to London naturally there definite agreements, so that they might pro is a little more expenditure. For goldiers sent an uaited front in the economie ques in the firing line seeking divorce special tions which must supplement the politi permission is obtained from the War Office. cal alliance and fortify the military co and the applicant is allowed to come to operation" of Germany and Austria-Hun- London and put his case in the hands of gary-Times

counse