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THE WAR.

FRENCH TACTICS

AT VERDUN.

INTERESTING SEQUELS TO IRISH REVOLT.

GERMANY AND

SUSSEX"

OUTRAGE.

RUSSIANS NEARING BAGDAD.

ENEMY TRANSPORT-SUNK.

FRANCO-BELOTAN FRONT.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] LULL IN GERMAN ACTIVITIES.

PARIS, May 19th, 3.33 p.m. A communiqué states-There has been an appreciable slackening in the German activities in the Verdun region. There have been French mir successes elve-

where.

HEIGHTS OF THE MEUSE, ANOTHER STRONG ENEMY ATTACK BROKEN,

PARIS, May 4th.

1.20 a.m. The evening communiqué says:—On the left bank of the Meuse, after a violent bombardment, the Germans strongly at- tucked in the vicinity of Hill 287, but were completely repulsed, leaving pri

A minor French attack, on the slopes west, of Mort Homme, captured a portion

a German trench, with a number of prisoners and two maxions.

HOW GERMAN ATTACKS ARE

· MET AT VERÐUN.

REPEATED EFFORTS SECURE NO ·

TACTICALTAGE..

May 11th. 1.55 p.m.

A semi-official statement explains the methods adopted by the French in meet- ing the German attacks at Verdun. It says that under a deluge of large shells the French yield at small parts of the

first line; then, as soon as the storm has passed infantry rush forward and recapture them.

The enemy is incapable of holding the tora up ground, of which his bombard- ment enables him to effect a precarious occupation, and any attempt at further advance, is broken against formidable

stacles

There

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.].

PROGRESS OF THE RUSSIANS.

TETROGRAD, Mag: 11th. A communiqué Bays: The Busaiaus have occupied Kasrishria, in the direc tion of Bagdad, and took the Turkisht reserve munitions and provisions. • Wa pirsted the enemy and captured three

guns..

NAVAL ACTIVITIES.

(THROUGH RIUTER'S AGENCY.) ·

ENEMY TRANSPORT SUNK.

ROME, May 11th,

A French submarine sank an enemy transport, laden with war material, in the lower Adriatic.

THE LOST CYMRIC,”

ALL RULES OF WARFARE

BROKENT

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MAY 13TH 2010,

LONDON, May 11th

· Survivors From the Cymric emphasise that the Gernian submarine commander broke all the rules of warfare, even those Germany herself had laid down. The survivors were left in a rough sea in open boats, almiest without prospect of rescue. A very gallant deed was that of the Captain and the wireless operator," who returned to the sinking liner, den- patched a message for help, and awaited an answer, being throughout in the nt-. most danger.

ANOTHER VICTIM TO TORPEDO.

The stennier Dolenath has been sunk,

***A DEPLORABLE ACCIDENT.”

PIRATE THOUGHT SUSSEX.

WAS A WARSHIPI:

WASHINGTON, May 10th. Mr. Gerard has intimated to the Government that a fresh Note from Gier- many is about to be sent which intimates that the Commander-of-the-German-sub- marine which torpedoed, the Susste had been punished, and offers reparation.

is growing discrepancy between the efficiency of the enemy's husy artillery: and the strength of his infantry. Consequently his repeated. The Gertaan

LATER Nute regarding the

THROUGH BEUTER'S AGENCY.]

THE IRISII REVOLT.

COMMISSION OF ENQUIRY APPOINTED.

May 10th In the House of Commons Mr. Asquith announced that the Commission of In- quiry into the outbreak in Ireland would he composed of Lord Hardinge of Fens. hurst (Chairman), Mr. Justice Shearman, and Sir McKenzie Chalmers. It would

inquire into the causes of the outbreak." and the conduct and degree of respo

[LOVOM REUTER'S AGENCY.]

AUSTRALIA'S WAR EXPENDI-

TURE

Á STRIKING ANNOUNCEMENT.

MELBOURNE, May 10th,"

HONGKONG VOLLEY BALL LEAGUE.

MADE IN GERMANY.

ENEMY GOODS ON SALE IN ENGLAND.

LOORENESS OF THE BLOCKADE.

A special correspondent of the Evining “Standard writes

At the last meeting of the Leaguq "Com": mitter, it was dociled to form ng Open Lengue. Any group of Volley Ball- players may form a team and enter the The time has arrived when Australia League or they may represent, a club, or

It is more than a little ironical to End should furnish its own war expenditure, other institution or school Businesa

ment is proclaiming a new trade war if not to lend money to the Imperialen, schol boys, schoolmasters, old ways, that, at the very moment when the Govern

ente, may play There are to be no re Government."

strictions except that cach leain must pay against the enemy, our "markets should" an entrance fee of $5 and that a player have been subjected to a further invasion must play for one team only. Teams by cheap and nasty German goods, the will be limited to 12 men each.

purchase of which goes directly rich

with the matter. In shipping circles it For months part rumour has been basy

This striking ankounce- roent was made by the Hon. Mr. W. G. Higgs, in his Budget." He added that the wealth of Australia was estimated at £1,000,000,000, and the income al

Three Volley Ball Courts will be avail-ur foc able for League matches at Queen's

sibility of the civil and military authori- $200,000,000. Nevertheless, there was at College, St. Paul's College, and the has been confidently

ties.

Mr. Itedmond said her regretted that the

investigation, could not have a wider

Acopie.

gent need for economy. It was estimated that the receipts for the eswing year

Chinese Y. M/C,A,

asserted that the [German, dumper had again stolen a "march "upon our "trádéra, Tire very tary, Chinese Y.M.C.A., not later than been administered rendered this possible. Entries should be sent in to the Seere looseness with which the blockade has

the 17th May. Play will begin on 18ted to carry goods to Germany, vin

would be £80,000,000, the expenditore £76,000,000 No Further export of gold would be allowed during the war. June ALLEGED HIGH-HANDED ACTION Delehce expenditure for the year would

be £70,000,000.

AN IRRESPONSIBLE OFFICER'S ACT.

LONDON, May 10th In the House of Commons Mr. Aequith' referred to the case of the journalist Skellington, who, it was alleged, had been ahot at Dublin without trial:

Mr. Asquith said the matter was n being investigated. The officer concerne:]: ted. The offi had been arrested, and would be court martialled. It was apparently the act of an irresponsible officer.

The Premier added, regarding allegedl rases concerning two other journalists a the same time, said that the same pro. cedure would be pursued. Ho emphasis ed that the Military Anthorities hail neither responsibility for nor knowledge of these occurrences.

LORD WIMBORNE RESIGNS.

LONDON, May 10th. Lord Wimborne (Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland) bas resigned

The Duke of Devonshire, besitles Lord Derby, is mentioned as the possible successor to Lord Wimborne, Lord

Lieutenant of Ireland."

Mr. H. J. Tennant (now Under Secre tary for War) is the latest nominee for the Irish Secretaryship.

NATIONALIST PARTY'S

APPEAL.

LONDON, May 11th. The Nationalist Party appeals to the people of Ireland to support the. Con-l stitutional movement which has accom plished so much for Ireland during the last fifteen years, and warns the people that the alternative is futile revolution and anarchy.

TRIAL OF SIR ROGER CASEMENT.

LONDON, May 11th, Sir Roger Casement is to stand his trial on Monday.

ASKED.

attacks bring him ne tactical advantage, Nueree declares that, while the submarino | NEED FOR MORE TONNAGE but only ever-growing losses, as in war,ommander acted in the bond-file belief | SPECIAL FINANCIAL FACILITIES. fare of this kind the attack inevitably that he was facing.a. warship when he exhausts' itself more than the defence.

torpedord the Sugere, nevertheless he The enemy's persistency gives nformed his judgment too hastily, and dit reason for alarm, but rather the reverse not act in strict accordance with his in

"MINING "ACTIVITY.

Lonnox, May 11th.

A British communique ways: There has been miming activity at Fricourt, Souchez, Halluch, and Cuinehy, but the situation is unchanged.

There was reciprocal artillery activity. at Maricourt, Bouchez, Picutin, and St

Elgi

Our artillery bombarded enemy posi- Bions at Roiselle, south of Messings.

RUBBTAN FRONT.

(THROUGH REUTER'S ADENOY] RUSSIANS PURSUING TURKS DOWNHILL.

ENEMY HEADING FOR TIGRIS VALLEY.

PETROGRAD, May It...

structions.

Therefore, thé · Note- admits frankly that the assurances given the United States were not adhered to in this iustunes, and expresses sincere regret al the deplorable accident." It says the commander has been "appropriately punished," and offers an indemnity to the injured Americans.

GENERAL

(THRUPOU PEUTER'S AGENCY.] ARREST OF LIEBKNECHT.

REICHSTAG DECLINES TO.

RELEASE "HIM

Asistenta, May 14th. The Business Committee of the Reich stag declined a Socialist's motion asking for the release of Dr. Liebknecht and the postponement of his trial on a charge of inciting the crowd at the demonstration

CENTRES OF ENEMY SUPPLY SEIZED.

The Russians have overcome the mounat Potsdam on the 1st May in difficulties, and, advancing down hill, are pursuing the Turks, who are _heading for the Tigris Valley The military authorities, however, anticipate

ROME, May 11th. The Italians have occupied Marsa strenuous resistance at the strong forti- fentions of Khanikin, where the Turks Moresa and Marsa Burdi-Suleiman, on the coast of Cyrenaica, on the Egyptian frontier. Both places were centres of Khanikin is about 95 miles north- east of Bagdad, close to the Persian supply for, hostile submarines and for the frontier, on the road to Kermanshah.] despatch of contraband into the interior

have been heavily reinforced

Losnow, May Tith. Sir Owen Phillips, in a speech, said that British shipping losses owing to submarines-had-been less than 5 per cent. per annum Lill the 20th April. He em- phasised our urgent need was for more, and still more, merchantmen, which. owing to the high prices, could only he secured by an immense cutlay of capital, Hence capital needed special facilities in the shape of modified taxation, or

otherwise.

WHAT MANCHESTER SAYS

TO-DAY.

EXCLUSION OF ENEMIES FROM

TRADE

EXPORT-TAX ON TEA.

Obviously, the many ships that we allow

BULGARIAN TENSION WITH columns to the ironical fact that the

RUMANTA

THE DOBRUDJA AB BAIT..

GERMANS ON THE FRONTIER,

LONDON, May 11th. In the House of Comitions Mr. Austen

Chamberlain, said that the new export tax would apply to the unshipped balance of last season's Indian ten crops. He bad:

For some time past (says The Times not thought it necessary to make any representation to Mr. McKenna regard-

correspondent in the Balkan Peninsula) a distinct tension in the relations between ing the imposition of a corresponding Rumania and Bulgaria has been notice import tax in the United Kingdom onable. Means have been found, according ten from other countries.

CURRESPONDENCE.

COLONIAL REFORMATION,

neutrals, were not turned empty (away, More than probably they carried eneny goods on their return voyage.

Recently I directed attention in these

woollen matèrials for the ladies' summer coats, to be worn doubtless by the sweet- hearts and wives of our soldiers this scason in the tennis courts, had a cer tażu "honeycombed back, which stamped. them to those in the know as made in Germany, These goods came to us, and were allowed by the Government to come to us, through the medium of the United States. That is in itself sufficiently de- Pressing, but it is not by any meant the worst feature of the situation; for there retains the sterling fact that so recently as January last our blockaded enemy was.. actually sending goods for our consump tion and drawing from us revenue in exchange.

to 80 informant of unquestionable

There is the clearest possible evidence authority, to encourage Tear Fordinand of this. If we turn to the Board of to believe that the reconquest of the por Trade returns for January, 1816, it will be found that ve imported from the land tion of the Dobrudja taken from Bulgaris of the Hun 120 cwt. of paper not on in 1913, if not the whole of that region, reels **; 210 cwt, paper for packing; £273 will soon be practicable, and the Bui-worth instruments and apparatus: 225 TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG

tens of girders, beams, joists, and DAILY PRESa."}

garian ruler, who has never forgiven the pillars; and 1,159 gallons of wine in Rumanian invasion of that year, has been casks and bottles; this from a country Bis, have just been reading in induced to accept this programme.

now engaging us in the most deadly struggle of our whole history. Thew, it London journal an article suggesting

may be said, are but trifling quantities, that some far-reaching administrative

but it is very significant indeed that, while German exports direct to Great and legal reforms which the writer refers to should be introduced into Great Britain at the termination of the war After the perusal of this interesting contribution, it occurred to me that if there is any place in the Empire where certain reforms are most urgently required it is in this small Crown Colony of Hongkong

Amongst such reforms I would ad vorite the following:-

Amendment of the land laws and the introduction of registration of absolute titles.

RIBBONS AND MOSTH-ORGANS,

The time is approaching when the. But garian soldiers, who are, for the most part, small landowners, will insist on re- turning home for the harvest-already 25 Britain have shrunk to small propor for the spring sowing and as for Bul per cent of them have received furloughtons, those of her neighbouring neutrals

have increased to an amazing extent. garians are disposed to help Austria to Possess herself of Balonika, the new plan of the redemption of the lost Bulgarian territory must be adopted in order to In- duco these peasant proprietors to remain with the colours. At the Nish interview Ferdinand sounded the Kaiser in regard to the proposal, but failed to obtain tiu: latter's concurrence. The Kaiser at that time was considerably irritated by the Bumanian sale of whes; to Ureat Britain,

In 1913 Germany scut us £180,003 wortu of ribbon made from silk and cotton, and in 1916 only £113 worth; but Switzer land, which in 1913 sent us £415,575 worth of this ribbon, sent us in 1916 £7:2,157 worth. In other words, while importa |tions from Germany fell by £480,800, those from Switzerland rose by nearly £300,000. Now, it is almost incredible taat Switzerland could thus almost but nevertheless he refused to sanction double her output of ribbon in the the project of compelling Rumania to de-course of twelve short months, and the part from her attitude of neutrality. reality from Germany is almost irres- inference that the increase came in Bulgaria's Rumanian frontier, asistible. In that case we are still baying learn from another informant, has latter ribbous from Germany to the tune of in order to provent a conflict. At Bhamla unless we take drastic steps to the con- Iy been guarded largely by German troops hundreds of thousands of pounde, wit alone 40,000 German troupe are assembled trary we shall be doing so in increasing under General Kravner. The preserva- quantities during the coming year. [tion of the peace, however, is rencored tratea: should have the right of an

more difficuit owing to the Chauvinism easy appeal to the Supreme Court, of the higher Bulgarian officers of the and that the cost of such appeal Toyal entourage, who spread mumours should be assimilated to that in vogue in the Straits Settlements,ong the runk and file and even in the where the cost is five dollars for a 3spitals that Ramania is preparing

campaign for the purpose of appropriat copy of the magisterial notes.

g-Rusteluk-and Varna

(2) Abolition of imprisonment for

dcht.

(3) Public flogging for all persons

convicted of crimes by violence this to include convicted snatchers. (4) That persons convicted by magis

(5) The introduction of the Indian

Penal Code.

(6) The passing of an Ordinance dealing with Disaree, with equal rights, and that a continuous resulence (say) for a period of five years should be sufficient to consti- tute, a domicile.

() The appointment of an extra

Puisne Judge,

As with ribbons, so with other goods, In 1914 was purchased huge quafiliя from Germany of fancy goods, of Bash lampa, brushes, mouth organs, and They are still kindred cheap goods. reaching us: reaching us through the neutral countries in quantities that are still considerable, It is next to impos sible that these same, acutrals could have. The greater part of the Rumanian Fress suddenly transplanted these industries to comments strongly upon the dispatch of within their own borders, and it is quite large Bulgarian forces, stated to be six impossible to resist the reflection that the divisions strong for the purpose, at goods are still being made in Germany alleges, of attacking the Dobrudja, and and shipped hither from untral poris. also dwells upon what it considers the Just, in fact, as these saine..., astute clearly hostile sentiments crested againn, neutrals, whose rights our Foreign Offic Rumania by the Bulgurian Press with a are so anxious to protect, set as "cover" view to revenge for the Treaty of for Germany on receiving goods, so they Bukarost

help her by transmitting these products of her industry back again to the world's markets. Germany's power of resistance of the blockade helps not merely to equip is thus doubly prolonged, and the failure Germany with the raw materialy of vary but enables her to provide against that deadly financial paralysis which must spell disaster to a nation at war Again. let me say, there is abundant evidence of this. Evidence that, as it comes from official sources must be held to convict the Government.

(8) The abolition of the Sanitary

Pablic opinion is also much pxcited Board and the establishment of a over the machinations of M. Radoff, the Municipal Commission with - Bulgarian Minister in Bukarest, who is missioners to be elected by the accused of having stirred up agitation public

in the new Rumanian. Dobrudja. The re (9) The increase of the Legislative call of the Minister is insistently demand

Council officially and unofficially.ed by the Humanian papers. and that the two orthodox bishops. and their successors be inembers of Council

The Rumanian Press points out the duplicity of Bulgaria in concluding an alliance with Turkey on April 3, 1918, (10) The appointment of a British while continuing purparlera with the Resident for the New Territorios Entente Powers, and then trying to treat

CHOCOLATES AND BROES. with a seat on the Council.

- with Buniania while making sure that

Recently Mr. Runciman laid it down (11) The distinction between the Bar Turkey would attack Rumania in the definitely that imported chocolates were:

and the Solicitors professions event of Rutonnia concluding an agree to be admitted into this country provided should be discontinued and the two ment with the Quadruple Butente.* that their German ingredients-sugar in branches merged. In the alter-} The Ramanian Government has drawn this case--did not exceed 25 per cent.. of mative, the increase of the juris- the attention of the Entente Cabinets to the value of the goods. It is not very diction of the Summary Court to the real sentiments of Bulgaria.

comforting to reflect that of every shill- five thousand dollars.

In view of the undisguised military ing we spend on our children's chocolates (2) Increase the Revenue by, say :— preparations of Bulgaria on the Ruman threepence goes to help the Hun, and the (4) Imposition of a Pell-tax, ()ian frontiers, M. Bratiano's Government idea that a blockade can exist, under An Inhabited House duty; (c) da 18 taking the necesary military measures. these circumstances, is too ludicrous to valorem stamp duties on the claims There is reason to believe that no matter require discussion. But this enemy tri- brought in the Supreme Court. what may occur in the course of the war bute of 25 per cent does not apply only to aweets. In some other commodities it Some reforms on those lines would, re between the Great Powers, Rumania, un-

less she be attacked, will endeavour to is even suggested that the proportion is doubt, be beneficial. Yours, etc,

anaintain a policy of neutrality through far higher. The Shor and Leather Re E.M.T. out the spring and summer.

cordant regards boots and choos Hongkong, 19th May, 1916. expressing the

The prospect of a growing scarcity of suggests that as regards boots and foodstuffs in Bulgaria during the coming have not heard,"

the allowance is far more liberal. “We that says the paper, months and the consequent popular dis

the Board of the Trade have provided for content which may spread to the Army the exanunation of imported shoes for LONDON STAR COMPANY."

have evidently caused much concern to that purpose or that any arrangement ~H E. the Governor uttended last might's the Government, may be judged from exists under which the proportion of lea the stringent measures-now-adopted for ther of enemy origin is required to be performance at the Theatre Royal of the the purpose of keeping the population declared by the exporters of such goods." Humphrey Bishop Landon Star Com aloof from all contact with foreigners. In January the British imports of shoes. pany. The

talented artistes efforts Among these are the new regulations from USA. and Switzerland were valued evoked much enthusiasm, and recalls regard to foreigners travelling in the st nearly £100,000.It is startling t

country and the new restrictions learn, says our contemporary, that of were frequent. The Company has not posed upon the sojourn of aliens in Bul: this amount £25,000 may have found its way yet, however, been accorded the measure garia. A rigorous Pros censorship fur into the pockets of leather producers in mathershields the population from con- Germany, and that our deadly enemy of patronage it undoubtedly deserves, and tagion with outside influences. The ser may benefit to that extent with the sane- In the House of Commons Mr. Aît is to be hoped that at night's per- tencos of imprisonment for life recently tion of our own Government." It is Chamberlain, in reply to Sir-J. D. Rees, formance there will be an attendance passed upon some members of the Russo nearly a year since Mr. Asquith solemnly phil Party under M Daneff are calcusunounced that steps would be taken to said that India would not be represented more worthy of the high standard of the lated to inspire a wholesome fear among prevent goods either arriving at or at the Paris Conference.

leaving Germany.

LONDON, May 10th. The Manchester Chamber of Commerce

bas passed a resolution necessity of excluding our enemies from trading after the war with the Empire, and the desirability of preferential and reciprocal trading relations between all parts of the Empire, and, as far as pos sible, with the Allies.

INDIA AND THE PARIS CONFERENCE.

LONDON, May 11th

Company's talent.

recalcitrant politicians,