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THE WAR.

CANADIANS BRILLIANT ATTACK.

ORIGINAL LINE RE-ESTABLISHED.

PROGRESS

OF THE RUSSIANS.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JUNE 1512, 18115,

{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

KITCHENER MEMORIAL ·

SERVICE.

AN IMPRESSIVE SCENE,

LONDON, June 13th Despite the wretched weather, great

crowds attended the Memorial Service

POLICE RESERVE SPORTS NIGHT."

İNTERESTING BOXING CONTESTS.

The Hongkong Police Reserve will assuredly go down to local posterity as a body which not only looked zealously after the peaceful well-being of the Colony, but a body also which say to it that the Colony did not lack enter- sonis ferni or another in in honour of Lord Kitchener at St. Paul'stainment in

an exceedingly slow season. Last night Cathedral at noon. Their Majestics the

at the Victoria Theatre they held a Sports: King and Queen, Queen Alexandra, and Night, the proceeds of which are to te other members of the Royal Family attend-divided and handed over to Sapper ed, together with the Prime Minister, Dyson E.E., who, was recently perman many Cabinet Ministers, Peors, members ently injured at Wellington Barracks, and the Police Reserve Band Fund. An (THROUGH KRUTER'S AGENCY.]

of the House of Commons, representi-

entertaining programme of boxing. tives of the Navy and Army, Government wrestling, weight-lifting, etc., had been RAPID AUSTRIAN RETREAT. departments, public bodies, the Dominarranged and everything passed off very ions, India, the Allies, and neutral coun-successfully. There was a crowded house RUSSIAN ARMIES OUTDISTANCED.

tries. The service was similar to that on and the various events proved hoth PETROGRAD, June 14th, the occasion of the funeral of Lerd stimulating and interesting. The referee A communiqu anys: The enemy Roberta,

SITUATION IN GREECE.

FRANCO-BELGIAN FRONT.

(THROUGH REUTEE'S, ADINDY.)

RENEWED ENEMY EFFORT.

A SLIGHT ADVANCE.

PARIS, June 13th.

d.10 p.m.

RUBBIAN FRONT

was Commander Beckwith RN., and the

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ALLEGED STOLEN PASSPORT. MESSAGE TO CHEER THE

HUN'S DECEPTIVE METHODS.

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An arrest, which was effected on Thurs day night of an American woman named Maxine Johnson' at an

idress in Kiangse Road, Shanghai, on a charge of the larceny of a passport belonging to P. Kalleberg, has brought to light the interesting story of how a German naval officer managed to travel nië Siberis and regain his own The name of the German is not known, but it is alleged that the woman, who was allowed out on bail of $500- gold, by the American authorities, stole the paas port from Mr. Kalleberg, a Norwegian in the employ of the Chinese Customs, and sold it to the German officer for $2,250 through another German intermediary,

country.

whose name the defeodnot refuses to divulge,

to

IRISH REBELS.

THE HOUR OF VICTORY." The

The following in a copy of an order which was found on the body of the O'Rahilly, one of the rebel commandants, after he had been shot while leading a charge up Moor-street, near the General Post Office, Dublin. It was presumably written in the Post Office, which the re- bela had made their headquarters, and in dated April 28th, the day before the Sinn Fein“ garrison" surrendered.

Army of the Irish Republic (Dublin) Command), Beadquarters,

April 28th, 1916...

To Soldiers, This is the fifth day of the establish- ment of the Irish Republic, and the flag important buildings in Dublin, and is of our country still Avets from the most gallantly protected by the officers and Irish soldiers in arms throughout the country. Not a day passes without sce ing fresh postings of frish soldiers nager to do battle for the old cause. Despite

To-day's communiqué says:-The Ger having at many points withdrawn out of The scene in the Cathedral was must judges Dr. Forsyth and Corporal Scott, The German managed to satisfy the the utmost vigilanes of the enemy we have inans last evening renewed their attacks reach of our southern Armies, the number impressive. The building was packed with R.E., the heavy weight champion of the: west of Thiaumont Farm, and penetrated of prisoners has increased but little. 1a black-cind congregation, reileved by the Sergeant Pitt of the Hongkong Police. the British Consul and told the whole foffer up. their lives if necessary in the

the advanced portions of our line on the slopes east of Hill 321. Everywhere else. the attacks were withered by our fire. COMPARATIVE CALM AT

VERDUN,

PARIS, June 14th.

1.5. 2.m.

The evening commaniqué says:-There has been no infantry action on the northern Verdun front. There was al istermittent bombardınent east and west of the Meuse, and quiet prevailed else where.

GERMAN CONCENTRATION ON BRITISH FRONT.

AMSTERDAY, June 13th.

It is reported that 120,000 German infantry from garrisons in Belgium and other sections of the Western Front are concentrated at Zonnebeke and Ghelu velt. Considerable reserves are also going

forward.

The British artillery indicted heavy

Bow stands at 115,700.

We have reached the River Stokhod, north-west of Rojistehe, and have occu pied Torchin, to the west of Lutzk.

A persistent struggle is proereding on the Strypa front. We crossed the Duies ter and captured Zalestehiki.

PROGRESS OF RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE.

khoki of the soldiers, and the scarlet. robes of the members of the Corporation. The distinguished personages were seat ed in a reserved enclosure facing the choir.

China Station, and the timekeeper was

The programme opened with a pleasing selection by the Police Reserve Band, and this was followed by a weight lifting ex- hibition by Pc. Turnor, of the Hong kong Police,

The German officer, on the way home, fell in with a man, who is stated to be voyage boasted to his companion that a Greek, and towards the end of the he was travelling on a false pasport He was naturally passing under the namo of Kalleberg On arrival at Stock hom the two travellers went to the Russian Consulate to obtain permission to proceed further on their journey. authoriting and obtain permission

been able to get in information telling proceed, but the Greek did not, where us how the manhood of Ireland, inspired upon the enraged Greek went to by our splendid action, are gathering to

The German had, however, succeeded in in because the enemy feels that in this story of his companion's false passport, same holy-cause. We are here hemmott getting away and has apparently reach building is to be found the heart and ed his own country,

inspiration of our great movement. The matter, we are informed, was re- ported to

Let us remind you what you you have the British and Russian done. For the first time in 700 years the authorities here and they in turn re-flag of a Free Ireland floats triumphantly ferred the matter to Mr. J. Eitzen, Norwegian Consul, who commenced an

in "Dublin City. investigation.

are

The serious part of the programme commenced when Private Beesty and

The British Army, whose exploits we Private Flimmer, both of the Shropshire that the woman, who is arrested, care

It was in the course of this inquiry are for over having dinned into our ears, Light Infantry faced each other in a

which boasts of having stormed the into prominence. Hearing of the mat- Dardanelles and the German liner light-weight encounter, and owing to the ter se informed the Norwegian Con the Marne, behind their artillery and keenness of both the youngsters, the fight She was eventually subpoenged to give the attack or storm any positions held sulate that she had a statement to make. machine-gans are afraid to advance to sas finished in the Erst round. The hoxers evidence at the Norwegian Consulate, by our forces. The slaughter they suffer- 4* béned in a lightning manner and through the American Consul. In the ed in the first few days has totally un-

course of her statement, she alleged that

A

The service was conducted by the Primate and the Bishop of London, and commenced with the singing of "Abile with Me" (Lord Kitchener's favourite bymn), and concluded with the Last CHECK NEAR BUCZACZ AND

Post" and the National Anthem,

ADVANCE ON UNIESTER.

Memorial services were held through out the country. PETROGRAD, June 14th. Czech scouts gave most valuable assis-

There were many other notabic tribute tance to the Russia, as they are inti-The Stock Exchange and principal mur mate with the Volhynian Forests. Nokets were closed during the service at St,

Paul's.. serious e onsequences

Are apprehended

UNABATED ABHORRENCE.”

Our Commandants around us are hold-

throwing all science to the wind, simply Kalleberg know nothing of the disap-nerved them, and they dare not attempt rushed at each other. In one of thesapearance of the paper, which she said she gain an infantry attack on our pasi- rushes Plimmer received a fearful blow berg's desk. She did not know the name

had atolen, from a drawer in Mr. Kallesions.

over the left eye and was so badly damaged that Dr. Forsyth would not ellow the fight to continue. Plimmer bled profusely and it was the only cours

from the slight Russian check north of ULSTERMEN AND HOME RULE. | open to stop the fight. Buczacz, which is attributed to the

Finsk. Any setback here would be arrival of German reinforcements from

nullified by the advance of the Russians along the Dniester south of Buczacz

A communiqué mentione the arrival of

LONDON, June 13th.

The Ulster Unionist Council yesterday passed a resolution expressing its "un

There was some severe slogging and very little serious boxing when Private Thomas (Shropshires) and Gunner Gib xon (R.G.A.) faced each other in a light | heavy weight contest. Thomas had all the advantage of weight and reach and

of the German who used the passport,ing their own. and she refused to divulge the name of the other German, through whom the negotiations for the sale were carried

Commandant Daly's aplendid exploit in capturing Linen Hall Barracks we all know. You must know also that the whole population, both elergy and laity, Miss Johnson will come up for trial of this district are united in his praises. at the L. S. Consular Court. Commandant MacDonagh is established Daily News.

out.

BOUMANIA AND ALLIES.

in an impregnable position reaching from the walls of Dublin Castle to Red- mond's Hill, and from Bishop-street to Stephen's Green.

(In Stephen's Green, Commandant holds the College of Surgeons, one side of the stygare, a portion of the other side, and dominates the whole Green and all

losses on the German attackers at Hooge the Russians on the left bank of the abated abhorrence" of Home Rule, but be chased Gibson round the ring and party, delivered a speech in the course its entrances and exits.),

and

is incessantly bombarding ground gained by the Germans.

the

The Canadians were afterwards heavily shelled for several hours, but, well unpported by the artillery, retained the ground, which they are consolidating.

Pruth, between Baiyan and Napokoloitz, and hot fighting is in progress at the

Czoroitz bridgehead.")

The haste of the Austrian fight is evidenced by the nature of the material

feeling it the duty of local citizens in the present crisis to make sacrifice, they authorised Bir Edward Carson to continue negotiations on the basis of the definite exclusion of six counties, and to

punished in severely in the opening round, the Gunner early showing signs of distress. Both came up fresh in the second round but Thomas again com- menced to reach Gibson's body and face with blows which left their mark each

On the occasion of the opening of the Kra ova Conservative Olub, M. Filipesco, the leader of the Conservative

of which he demanded that Roumania should without delay take action on the side of the Entente Powers in order to realise the national ideal,

Commandant De Valera stretcher in a position from the Gas Works to Westland- ruw, holding Boland's Bakery, Boland's Mills, Dublin South-Eastern Railway All the leading Roumanian papers com-

Works, and dominating. Merrion-square. tary effort (the Government's general Dublin Union and Guinness's buildings ment admiringly on Britain's new mili- Commandant Kent bolds the South

compulsion measure), and regard it as to

Marrow Bone-inne, and controls. a further proof of the implacable deter Jamieson-street and district.

La Rauman ie On two occasions the enemy affected a lodgment and were driven out with great

| abandoned, including a complete narrow- | complete them if the details are arranged | time. Gibson staggered several times mination of the Allies.

THE BALKANS

(THROUGH REGTER'S AGENOT.]

THE ALLIES AND GREECE.

to

NEW JAPANESE MINISTER ́TO LONDON,

OD

Dundalk has sent 200 men to march upon Dublin, and in the other parts of the North our forces are active and growing.

fresh after

GALLANT CANADIANS.

OLD POSITION REGAINED.

LONDON, June 14th. General Sir Douglas Haig, in a coin gauge railway," with rolling stock, an to his satisfaction. In the event of a and finally Thomas got home with a says:- wanlyné, says: A gallant-and-sucessful nerial-railway-boge stores-of-provisions, ettlement, they would do their utmost crashing blow-to-the-jaw, followed by. It is not so much by the efforts of Engloss attack by the Canadians at 1.30 in the and automobiles. The enemy oven left a to safeguard the Unionists in the non".

one over the heart and Gibson went down depth and firmness of British gentiments, in the field, have occupied all the Police land alone that we must judge of the The men of North County Dublin are morning gained their whole objective, monument, which he had meant permain-excluded counties, and failing a settle and took the count.

More significant still is the attitude and Barracks in the district, destroyed all mantely, our old position on a 1,500 yards [ently to commemorate his victories, toment, reserved complete freedom

the Great action of the young oversea nations the telegmum system There were two Ieresting wring which, before the war, appeared to be Northern Railway up to Dundalk, and front, south-east of Zillebeke. They the mercy of the Russians.

contests in the first half which also only nominally united to the Mother are operating against the trains of the oppose Home Rule. inflicted heavy losses and captured 125

proved interesting. The chief bout was Country Australia, which has a popula Midland and Great Western.

tion of less than 5,000,000, has already prisoners.

between J. C. Barnard, Graeco-Roman raised 230,000 volunteers, of whom 160,000 champion, and Paddy Finn, R.N., a well-are now in Europe. With regard to known local boxer. Barnard was an Canada, the figures are even more strik-

ing. Moreover, these men have” volun- In Galway Captain ideal wrestler and in the catelas tarily withdrawn themselves from a state his escape from an Irish prison, is in the LONDON, June 14th.

catch-ran, contest revented several of existence which was a happy and field with his men, Wexford and Wick- Marquis Inouye, Ambassador

comfortable as that of any people on famous holds. It was Finn's superior earth. They belonged to all classes in are equally acquitting themselves credit low are strong, and (ork and Kerry Heary enemy bombardments through- The Government has not yet recrived London, is returning to Japan, "for | Wrength alone which kept hire communities which enjoyed the greatest bly. (We have every fence that out the day were well countered by our any communication from the Entente family reasons."

Viscount Chin la, from being placed squarely on the possible liberty, and the fact that they r Allies in Germany and kinsmen in artillery, which frustrated attempts of concerning its demands in consequence

Minister to Washington, has been apmat, and after much hard work time ed not. They willingly left their homes, hasten matters on our behalf.)

were not imbued with militarium matter- America are straining every nerve to

the enemy infantry to counter-attack. of the new situation in Macedonia. The pointed his successor.

was called. In the other wrestling bout their families, and their property to go

As you know, I was wounded twice There were two successful raids on the release of some of the steamers which

between two 10th Infantry men a result

and fight and die in unknown lands in [fka: Japan Chronicle of the 4th inst.

yesterday and am unable to move about, Europe and Asia because their inner con- but have got my bed moved into the enemy trenches Inst night, one being.

stated that Japanese papers give currency was reached amid applause, Debayan sciences told them that a victory for Ger- firing line, und, with the assistance of were held up by the Allies hay causcel to the repors that Masqua Inouye, Japanese Khan claiming the victory after a

સ made by Australiana.

many would mean the downfall of Ambassador in London, whose intended! a mast optimistic feeling.

liberty. ITALIAN-FRONT.

resignation has oftes hoen reported since strenuous wrestle. Government organs allege that there last year, has at last made up his mind is dissension between London and Paris will return to Japen shortly.

to resign his post, and for this purpose he regarding the coercive measures, but the. Entente diplomatists categorially deny this report.

DEMOBILISATION PRACTICALLY

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]-

·AUSTRIAN OFFENSIVE

FAILED.

ITALIAN COUNTER-STROKE TO

BEGIN.

ROME, June 13th.

ATHENS, June 12th,

COMPLETE.

ATHENS, June 13th.

A semi-official statement says that the It is officially stated that the Greek Austrian offensive has apparently failed, demobilisation is practically complete. After consolidating our lines and moving Leave has been given a large number of up roserves we will begin a counter-offen- the Reserves of the remaining eight

sive.

HEAVY FIGHTING CONTINUES. ITALIAN PROGRESS TENACIOUSLY

DISPUTED.

ROME, June 14th.

A communiqué Bays 1-Our advance be tween the Adige and the Brenta made sume progress, though it is tenaciously disputed. We stormed a strong position east of Cimamezzano, in the Lazarina Valley. Repeated counter-attacks - were repulsed.

An enemy attempt in the Sugana Valley to cross the Masso Torrent was repulsed with many losses.

classes.

The Greek Government hopes that this will remove misapprehensions-and-007- aiderably relieve the Greek finances.

GENERAL.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

NATIONAL ITALIAN

MINISTRY,

ROME, June 13th.

It is reported that Signor Boselli has been asked to form a Cabinet.

accepta it is believed that there will be If he

no difficulty in forming a Ministry on a national, basis.

The second part of the programme opened with a delightful sword-swinging

on the vulnerable parts that Stimson display to music by Warder herrington, was breathing beavily at the close. Victoria Gaol, which was loudly apStimson did the hard hitting in the second round and more than once Evans was knocked groggy." The same thing happened in the last round, but Evans stood up gamely, received heaps of gratulate Stimson, when he was awarded punishment, and was the first to con-

the fight.

As successor to Marques Inouye the names Foreign Affairs and Viscount Chinda, planded. of Viscount Uchida, formerly Minister for

Japanese Ambassador at Washington, are

This was followed by a boxing bout mentioned, and it is thought probable that the choice will fall on the latter. In that between the famous "Kid" Marriott, event Baron Hayashi Gensule, formerly Naval Yard Police, and Private Buckley, Japanese Ambassador to Italy, is likely to be appointed to succeed Viscount Chinda.):

FREEDOM OF THE SEAS.”·

as

your officers, will, be just as useful to you an ever.

Courage, boys, we are winning, and in the hour of our victory let us not forget the splendid women who have everywhere. stood by us and cheered us on. Never had man or woman & grander cause, Dover was a Cause more grandly served.

(Signed) Jarnes Connolly,

Commandant-General,

Dublin Division.

KLASTICITY OF BRITISH TRADE.

RM.L.1. Marriott put on points early

A lightweight contest followed between in the opening round with his familiar Young Ward, Naval Yard Police, ring cunning, dodging clearly and fol and we really the "star" turn of the address at the annual meeting of the C. Maher, Police Reserve, and Lord Southwark, in his presidential this waa lowing up with some bard punches. evening, both boxers being experienced London Chamber of Commerce, said, in The Formaris copies from the Well There was some fierea in fighting in the pugilists. The opening round was a very spite of all difficulties, the elasticity of British trade was simply wonderful® In am Montag an article which ventures to second round in which Marriott, much tame affair, about half-a-dozen blows being exchanged. Maher getting home

view of the heavy demands upon industry ask what the Germans who talk about to the surprise of many, received as much the majority. Maher did a lot of fancy for war service, it was truly astonishing

freedom of the seas" really mear.

work in the second round, but Ward that we should have boon able to export he gave. The sauc hard fighting was reduced the Reserve's lead by getting during 1916, in the ordinary course of The writer says

men It is for this freedom that we are resumed in the last round in which home several times with punches which trade, British goods to the value of fighting, but nobody has yet told us what Buckley again punished Marriott The

left a mark. The men mixed it up nearly £400,000,000 sterling. Comparing the phrase means. All that we have

well in the third round and the scoring the first quarter of 1916 with the similar learnt is that mere paper guarantees or judges failed to agree, and another round

was so even that the judges failed to period of 1915, the increase was even treaty agreements cannot establish or was ordered. Buckley got home again agree and an extra round was ordered.

more remarkable. Imports were valued secure the freedom of the seas. It would

Maher lasted better than Ward and at 228 million, an increase of 201 be particularly valuable to know what frequently is this round heavily to both paached hard on several occasions. Ward millions and

produce and exports of this idea is taken to mean by its most face and body but Marrioit gave two for was several times chased round the ring manufactures at 1107 millions, an in- enthusiastic advocates, because they insist that we must go on fighting until we Bucasey's ons, and he was awarded the and the fight was very properly award-crease of 20 millions. There was strong ed to the Police Reserve. The element evidence that our manufacturers and have reached the goal of their fight for fight, the veteran's win being highly of booing which greeted the result exporters were fully alive to the possi freedom. There are people wicked popular. It a

was quite uncalled for

bilities of trade expansion with our enough to think that if the matter were contest. was most exhilarating A most interesting programme con- Colonies and Allies, and in countries

up, it be found either that real freedom of the seat is impossible, the coloured boxer and P. C. Stimson, spar between "Paddy Finn

The next fight was between J. Evans, cluded with a middleweight exhibition where German trade had been more or

less predominant. (Choera) Reichstag will soon be meeting again, gards weight, led ossily on points in royal or that it must be produced by inter Hongkong Police, at catch weights Private Colquitt, R.M.LL, and an national treaties and alliances. The Evans, though the smaller man as re amusing boxing blindfolded battle and perhaps some intelligent person will the first round, getting home so beavily Secretary) was among the spectators at The Hon. Mr. Claud Severn (Colonial do to the morrice of procuring this im portant elucidation.

(Continued on went alumin.): the ring side.

and

Mr. F. Faithfull Beza (chniman" of the Newspapers for the Fleet Committee) Raid, they had collected, and seat to the Fleet up to date 10,000,000 newspapers, a very large number of gramophones, and 14,000 records