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THE

WAR.

LURE OF VERDUN.

FURTHER

HEAVY GERMAN ASSAULTS.

ENEMY'S EFFORT TO INVADE ITALY.

KAISER AND VON HINDENBURG-AND "A PULL TOGETHER,"

IMPERIAL CHANCELLOR'S DUAL MISSION.

FRANGO-BELGIAN FRONT.

(IN BOUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] FURIOUS ARTILLERY FIGHT AT VERDUN

ANOTHER GERMAN ATTACK.

PARIS, June 1st,

The artillery light is still furious at Verdun. A communique states that the bombardment is of the greatest violence at Deadman Hill. A German attack in the evening on the slopes of Dendinan Hill was completely defeatod. The artil lery duel has assured a character of extreme intensity westward and eastward of Fort Douaumont. A French air squadron attacked railways and supply depots between Thionville and Metz. GERMANS AGAIN ATTACK AT VERDUN,

A SMALL SUCCESS AFTER SEVERAL FAILURES.

PARIS, June 2nd.

The evening communiqué anys: --On the loft of the Mouse there was an inter- mittent bombardment of the sectors of Avocourt and Mort Homme.

The Germans on the right of the Mouse, after a furious bombardment, attacked from Thiaumont Farm to Faux. After several fruitless assaults they succeeded in penetrating the first line trenches be- tween Douaumont Fort and Vaux Pond, Everywhere else the attacks were shatter ed by our machine-gun fire, with heavy tosses to the enemy.

A group of German aeroplanes bombed the open town of Bar-le-Duc in the aft rnçon, killing 18 civilians, including Ewe women and four children, and wounding 26, including six women and 11 children.

FIGHTING AT VIMY RIDGE. GREAT BOMBARDMENT OF BRITISH LINES.

ITALIAN FRONT,

[8200GS BRUTER'S AGEHOY.] ITALIANSSEVERELY PRESSED THE ENEMY'S PLAN.

LONDON, June 2nd.

It is authoritatively stated that the situation in South Tyrol is still anxious, but it has improved in the last few days. The Austrians are rigorously in the Lagarins and Sugans now held mosl

valleys. The listings are dominating the position at Asingo. There is no reason to suppose that the enemy's plan for in- vading the plains will be successful,

AUSTRIAN CLAIMS.

LONDON, June 1st.

A Vienna communique claims that the Austrians have captured Asiago and Araiero.

ITALIANS BEAT BACK ENEMY THRUSTS.

FIGHTING UNABATED.

BOME, June 2nd.

A communiqué says: Both artillerica continued active in Lagarina. A further, surprise attack at Buole was repulsed at the point of the bayonet.

There has been considerable activity at Monte Pasubio, north west of Arsiero.

An enemy attack at Fornistti was beaten back by the Alpini. The action between Posina and Astico is continuing The enemy crossed the Posina Torrent, but were driven back in disorder across the Posina.

The Austrians are heavily pressing the wing positions at Monte Cengio, in Bette Communi

The situation is unchanged in the Val Bogans

RU881AM ERONI,

[THROUGH BEUTER AGENCY.] RUSSIANS EVACUATE

MAMAHATUN. STRONG TURKISH OFFENSIVE..

PETROGRAD, June 2nd. Two successful Russian aviation raids on the enemy's communications on the

LONDON, June 1st. Vivid details are now available of the fighting at Vimy Ridge in the middle of May. It began with the British explod ing mines on May 15th, and occupying < the nearer lips, after the enemy's recap ture of one crater, on May 17th The enemy's bombardment with heavy calibre guny became daily more intense till the climax was reached on May 21st in the most concentrated artillery attack in this area since the territ. fghting in forces attempted to cutflank our salient September. Probably a hundred enemy batteries were concentrated on this small front. The smoke and dust were visible. for miles. Much of the front trenches

Western Front is described in a com- munique, which also states: In the Caucasus wo repulsed a heavy attack in

the Baiburt region. Strong Turkish

near Mamabatun. We evacuated Mama- hatun after destroying the bridge.

In the direction of Diarbekir we re

was obliterated. The enemy's infantry pulsed an offensive by Turkish infantry

attacks had little to face except a curtain of fr. The enemy's artillery was also most active in Flanders, especially át Hooge. Our replies effectively punished the enemy at various points. On May 3rd oor guns burst five gas cylinders in the German trenches, and it is probable that the enemy suffered from his own poison.

ARTILLERY BATTLE AT

VIMY.

LONDON, June 2nd. General Bir Douglas Haig, in a com muniqué, says: Our aeroplanes, when reconnoitring yesterday, had lon running fight with three hostile ma chines One of the latter was driven down, and one. ours is missing.

the might dropped eight bombs on Poperinghs without

amage

There was continuous heavy and reci- procal shelling all day with guns of all libres in the neighbourhood of Vimy dgy The fire was sometimes intense, is is the most noticeable feature day's operations.

of

and Kurdish cavalry.

MAVAL ACTIVITIES.

(THROUGH „BUTER'S AGENCY.] SUBMARINE WARFARE.

LONDON, June 2nd. The British steamer Dalegarth has been

Sup

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JUNE 3D. 1918.

THROUGH RETTER'S AGENCY.]

WAR LORD AND OUR NATIONAL HERO"

OBLIGED TO PULL THEMSELVES TOGETHER AGAIN.

SONGS OF HATE. OF FOR GERMAN SCHOOL CHILDREN.

THROUGH RESTER'S AGENCY-1

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY,] RUMANIA TO ASSIST TURKEY, (MARVELLOUS ESCAPE

WITH PETROL AND WHEAT.

SHACKLETON EXPEDITION.

THRILLING STORY OF PERIL

LONDON, June Ist.

expedition has had a marvellous escape. Reuter announces that the Shackleton

The Endurance encountered terrific wea

Age at depende

BOKHAREST, June 2nd. Rumanis will shortly make an arrange. ment with Turkey for allowing the ex portation to Turkey of petrol and wheat in return for tobacco The Cabinet bave

In a recent number of Forwarts an Article appeared which took exception to the new songs of hate now being sung Three characteristic specimens were given to old tunes in many German schools.

by the well-meaning author, and it has soemed worth while to make free English

AMSTERDAM, June 2nd. The Kaiser has visited the Eastern Headquarters, Replying Marshal Von Hindenburg's welcome, hejected similar arrangement with ther carly. in 1916 In the Weddell Sea versions of these brutal and rather

said:

To Field-

"We are obliged to pull ourselves together again for special deads and efforts against the superior enemy. My armies will persevere victoriously and win an honourable peace. 1, your War Lord and King, thank you for your unforgettable deeds, which have made

you our national hero."

IMPERIAL CHANCELLOR'S DUAL MISSION. PEACE, AND FOOD CONTROL:

Dr. Bethmann Hollweg is engaged in A telegram from Munich shows that

discussing peace more than food control. In an interview given to the repre sentative of a Munich paper he declared that the present war may of Burope must form the basis of peace discussions. He suggested that direct separate acgotia tions with individual belligerent Powers would best promote peace.

AMSTERDAM, June 2nd.

CLEANING UP DARFUR.

ENEMY LOSSES HEAVIER THAN ESTIMATED.

LONDON, June 1st,

It is officially announced that the enemy losses in Darfur (near the Sou dan) were heavier than previously esti mated. War material is pouring in. Already half the population of 55,000 have returned to the town.

ENEMY POST ATTACKED.

LONDON, June 1st.

31st May attacked an enemy post 20 miles An Anzac mounted detachment on the north-east of Katis, and drove the enemy eastward with considerable loss. British aeroplanes bombed the fleeing Turks

OBSOLETE GUNS. REMARKABLE ALLEGATIONS.

Bulgaria.

NORWAY'S ENTIRE FISH CATCH BOUGHT BY GREAT BRITAIN.

LONDON, May 2nd. Mr. Runciman has concluded negotia ions for the purchase of Norway's entire catch of fish for the year, thus depriving Germany of valuable food and adding to British supply, which has recently been reduced to a minimum owing to various causes, including the employment of fish ing craft for naval purposes. Germany in 1915 secured Norway's entire catch of lah.

ANOTHER

COMMONWEALTH WAR LOAN.

£50,000,000 AUTHORISED

MELBOURNE, June 2nd. The prospectus has been issued for the

be on the same terms as the previous loan. new Commonwealth War Loan, which will

The amount authorised is £50,000,000, but it is stated that the Government will take as much as the public cares to give. Sab scriptions close on August 1st.

THE IRISH SITUATION. MR. LLOYD GEORGE'S ENQUIRIES,

LONDON, June 2nd.

Mr. Lloyd George's enquiries in Ire land are not yet complete, though they are progressing as rapidly as possible The statement that he would make a definite announcement to day in Ireland was premature.

Mr. Herbert Samuel has gone to

pensation for losses incurred during the Dublin to deal with the question of com-

rebellion. It is understood that he temporarily acts as Chief Secretary of Ireland.

LIEBKNECHT CHARGED WITH WAR TREASON.

AMSTERDAM, Juns ist. The Yussische Zeitung says that Dr. Liebknecht is charged with war treason,

LONDON, June 1st In the House of Commons Mr. Roneld McNeill asked regarding the use in Galli, poli and Mesopotamia of Indian mouraud is liable on conviction to 10 years tain-guns alloged to bo obsolets and worn penal servitude. out, which the Raj said they have de clined to replace on the ground of ex pense.

Mr. Austen Chamberlain said he had no knowledge of the particulars of the case. He was sure Mr. McNeill was mis- informed regarding the reply of the Raj.

The general question of the armament of the Indian mountain batteries was ceiving careful attention.

re-

MESOPOTAMIA AND

PUBLICATION OF PAPERS ASKED DARDANELLES.

FOR

LONDON, June 18t

ZEPPELIN CRIPPLED

COPENHAGEN, June 1st.

in south westerly direction, apparently Zeppelin Les passed Faroc, proceeding

badly damaged.

THE COTTON DISPUTE.

LONDON, June 2nd.

At the request of the Government, a meeting of missters and men will be held in Manchester today with a view to settlement of the cotton dispute

THE SILVER MAÐKET.

a

LONDON, June 1st Messra Samuel Montagu & Co. report that the retrograde movement in prices in the silver market was accelerated by substantial sales on account of China,

she was nipped by great bergs, and eventually, after several months drifting, people may know how the next genera

stupid productions in order that English the Endurance foundered. Shackloton tion of would be world-rulars are being succeeded in saving all his men and some trained in practical patriotism. These of the stores, but they suffered terrible little songs of hate for little Germans privations during the hazardous voyage have no literary merit beyond a cortain in boals to Elephant Island.

crude vigour the German War Muse, it would seem is a kind of charwoman who red ink In the following renderings writes with a clumsily handled mop in the tone has been kept, but the tune sban, suggests as a rule sausages sizzling in doned as unnecessarily cacophonous-it a pan or coals being delivered next door. of England and King Edward VII The first specimen is an amiable criticism

Owing to the great scarcity of food, Shackleton decided to leave the majority of his men with rations in an ice hole dug on the island, while he and five com panions sailed off in a small boat to seek help. They reached South Georgis after three weeks of extraordinary peril."The weather conditions prevented the whalers of South Georgia going to the rescue of the marooned men,

THE KING'S TRIBUTE.

LONDON, June 2nd.. H.M. the King has sent a message to Sir Ernest Shackleton, paying a tributo to his wonderful journey.

IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES.

LONDON, June. End. Sir Eraest Shackleton, in a cablegram to the Daily Chronicle, says the work of the Expedition includes the discovery of 200 miles of new coast-line, a complete. hydrographical survey of Weddell Sea, the elimination of a new South Greenland from the map, continuous magnetic and portant biological, cinema and photo- meteorological observations, and un- graphic records. He says that the party on Elephant Island had full rations for five weeks, exclusive of the possibilities of obtaining seals.

EMPIRES PETROLEUM

RESOURCES.

In his Presidential address delivered at a meeting of the Institution of Fetro Teum Technologiste, held in the Hall of the Royal Society of Arts, Professor John Cadman said we had now reached a stage in the awakening of Britain at which one ncard on all sides the reiterated deter mination that the old policy of drift must fore had it been so essential that euiency coase forthwith and for ever. Never be

activity should be put into the in- vidual labours of petroleum-technolo

England England! In our eyes Mother of all monstrous lies, What lust of cheating lives in thee Tavs to cheat the gallows troo1.

Edward Edward! Pattern Lord For all the tie-and-waistcoat Horde. Yain old fop, we found in thee Nothing of what & King should be!

note is pounded out, and a comprehen- In the second specimen a more warlike sive policy of cosmical blood-letting enforced with the artful aid of asson-

BADITU.

The Day of Battle dawns for all, An, hastening at our Kaiser's call, Legions of loyal hearts combine To keep our watch upon the Rhine. North, East, and West our formen

Thrash sm, smash en--that's the tip Death's dance for Franeet Russia, we'll crush hor Tas villains fall on every hand, What joy for our dear Fatherland t Bach Briton we'll spit on a lance! Let the Serbian go servo in Hell The villains fall on every hand, What joy for our dear Fatherland 1

But the third is the most bloodthirsty of the murderous frenzy which has char- of all; it is a frank and free expression acterised German warfare in all agos:

Thero, in their Bithy trenches, the

foemon lurk

Grip 'em and pull 'em out and get to

work o

In vain the dirty doge for pardon

pray

A stab or a shot is all they'll got

to-day

When in their blood they weltor one

and all,

More blood 1 More blood to God our voicos call.

Clearly the next generations of Huns will be moro Hunnish than that which was bought up on such mild stuff se

Wait until we got our ships You shall see, Old England skips!

gists. From many quarters of the Em

ire evidence of petroleum was almost daily being recorded, and with the pos

Germany, according to those who think sibility of large reserves within the Empire she should not be humiliated when the a common policy of development and con day of reckoning arrives, is to become servation was indicated. A thorough a chaste and peaceable country. We are

poses that all geological maps and reports will not remain -Germans↑ and unproved territory was needed, and well. But in it likely that the Germans geological examination of both proved to kiss and make friends, and all will be it would seem desirable for Imperial pur- brought up on these brutal school-songs should be recorded. It was worthy of consideration whether State measures were not desirable to secure the co-ordina tion and interpretation of geological data for all the Empire's oilfielda. To secure a uniform policy it would seem the duty of the various authorities within the Empire to confer with a view to common of the Empire as a whole, and in this action, bearing in mind the requirements direction the Institution might render valuable amisanoo.

Mr E H. Cunningham Craig after wards read a paper on Korogen and Kerogen Shales."

A WAR ROMANCE.

democratic system, has just came to light A little romance, which at the same time shows the strength of the French

BRITISH BLOCK DE

CONVINCING EVIDENCE OF ITS EFFICACY

The weekly statements compiled by the National City Bank of New York re Forcigo Trade Department of the

p garding exports from the port of New York to principal countries continue to furnish eloquent proof of the stringency In the House of Commons, on a motion

and effectiveness of the measures taken for adjournment, Mr. Churchill and

by the British Government to prevent aupplies of every description reaching other members urged the publication of while the Indian bazaars were rather

New York to the Netherlande, Denmark The latest return issued by the National Germany through neutral countries. the Mesopotamia and Dardanelles papers.sellers than buyers, and America has con- There is in France a nobleman of ancient and Sweden during the week ended City Bank shows that the exports from Mr. Bonar Law announced that a day tributed the usual quota. The demand law, who at one time was in the French son with the corresponding week of last water lineage, a scholar, well versed in the March 11th were a more trifle in compari- would be given for the discussion of continued constant and substantial, and Diplomatic Service as an attaché. He year. The total exports to the Nether

chateau in Brittany, exercised his know corresponding week Hfe in Paris and at his magnificent $388,093, compared with $4,044,885 in the left the service, and, living a louurely ads during that week were only

aminations is in avocat by assisting $2,407,321 ledge of the low he had passed his ex- Denmark, poor people in knotty law cases. When pared with 8088,108 and to Sweden the war broke out he was called up as $185,129,

private, and was a great favourite in New York's exports to Allied coun

compared with 12,080 148 the ranks. Then, still holding private Frank, he become an

tries during the same week show an an interpreter British army.

the equally striking contrast in the opposite direction. The week's exports to Itussza ded amo

ated to $2,024,381, compared with hig

the same week last year to compared with and to the United Kingdom

compared with:$14,721,587. exports, rom the port of New Caded March 11th wore

Mesopotamis matters while all the docu- mente, except those of a most confidential character, would be published as far as The Norwegian steamer Rauma has public interests permitted. been annk The crew were saved. GENERAL.

{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY,] LORD KITCHENER.

INVITES M.P TO ASK QUESTIONS.

LONDON, June 2nd. Lord Kitchener has invited members of the House of Commons to meet him at the Foreign Office on Friday to receive say military information they desire large response is expected.

Lord Kitchener will deliver an addre and then he will answer questions

CONSPIRING AGAINST SULTAN OR EGYPT, TWO MEN TO BE HANGED.

CAIRO,June 2nd.:

The State traal of Shamseldin and Helbawi, on charges of conspiring to kill the Beltan of Egypt the accused were counts and were sen

guilty on

to be banged.

D. WEPAT HARVEST

the part of buyers naturally made the the avoidance of unnecessary rivalry on

market more sensitive to all-round sell ing, but the wisdom of the step a plainly evident

THE NEW OAKS ANOTHER WIN FOR FIFINELLA.

LORDON, June 2nd.

The result of the Newmarket New

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