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MR LLOYD GEORGE AT VERDUN.

GLOWING TRIBUTE TO THE DEFENDERS,

I have just returned from a visit to Verdun, where events, though not as sensational as those on the Somme, are, perhaps, more significant (writes The Time Correspondent on September 11th). There the initiative has now be

SITTING ON A MINE,

HOW IT FELT.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, HATURDAY, OCTOBER, NIST 1916.

Hostilo mines are not always easy to locate. It often happens that in a cer tain sector tas exact position cannot be definitely decided upon.

The officer in command of a stretch of trench suspected of being undermined is in an unenviable position from very

present danger. Murder and mines will out!

THE STORY OF COL. ELKINGTON.

CASHIERED AND REINSTATED.

Not during the whole progress of this gigantic confict has more romantic episode to be recorded than that in the later career of Lieutenant-Colonel Ford/

UNCBADIED

-ADDRESS

TELEGRAMS.

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come entirely French, and there, as else point of view. He is aware of the ever- Elkington, who has been reinstated by a following is a list of unclaimed talogrami: where along the front as far as the Bomme, there is the strong foeling that, with a few more guns, particularly a

The captain in command of one of these Fove more quick-fring and heavy batundesirable stretches of front-trench line teries, they will be able to go through is accosted, on one of his frequent patrols the German lines without much dif- along the position, by a sergeant, ficulty.

"Excuse me, sir, but some men in No. 3 Platoon say that they can hear noises." «Noises, eh jerks out the captain then adds, with a smile:

So can Listen !?

The man who, with M. Albert Thomas, is busy providing the Westera Army with the necessary weapon, Mr. Lloyd George, was visiting the French front during my short excursion. In the case- mates of the citadel, in the great caves anderneath the town, General Dubois, the doughty bid warrior who governs what was once the city of Verdun, enter- tained Mr. Lloyd George and Mr. Albert Thomas at luncheon. From the Argonus could be beard the heavy, incessant roll of artillery

The company assembled consisted of every rank of officer from sub-lieutenant

to Chief of Staff, all bearing traces of the battle which is in progress. In the cavern where the kitchen is installed a table of honour had been set up at the end of the ordinary messtable,

After Inncheon General Dubois wel comed ifr, Lloyd George in two happy plirases. Then the Secretary of State for War made one of the shortest and mrat moving speeches of his career, fufunutay, there is no verbatim record of his words, but the, general sense of his remarks was as follows:---

First of all I wish to tell you how glad I am that you asked me to sit at table with your officers in the heart of Verdon's citadel. I am glad to see around me those who have coins back:

He

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the King, and the sentence of a general lying in the Eastern Extension, Australas ma court-martial cashiering him from the China Telegraph, Company' ofloe at Hong Army wiped out," wrote "One Who

kong Knows Him," in the Evening Standard. Chanzok, 37, Das Von Rd. Tesom

From

Serg Army career apparently ruined,

Late in October, 1914, I met him, his Changan had told the truth, which told against

Kwor geoontes.

Bangkok Larson, Mr. Peter. Grand him but in the moment when many min Lipeskyake, 4. Wood Road Ragost

•Hot

Vancouver would have sunk, broken, and despair-

1 (6). ing, he bore himself as he was and As Entsato, 81. Gioiau A rumble of heavy gun-fire comes, he is to-day, a very gallant gentleman. bhautal

Shaoghai hollowly from the distance. "I mean He had been cashiered and dismissed Shinon Restaurant ..

...Mugapore sounds of mining "persists the sergeant the service for conduct which, in the

Bangoon seriously.

Wodcha

New York judgment of the court-martial, rendered Ynchunang Tiongjon Hotel Manila" Sovereign in the future in any military him unfit and incapable of serving his Yusnwong.

Bingspore capacity. The London Gazette came out on October 14th, 1914, recording the fact, and it became known to his many On reaching No. 3 Platoon they find friends. For over thirty years he had the warriors of that unit entirely ungros-served, and for distinguished service sed in preparing a meal, without a wore the Queen's medal with four clasps thought of the danger lurking, as they after the Boer War Ho went to France

believe, beneath them.

with the Royal Warwickshire Regiment at the outbreak of this conflict. chance had come after twenty-eight His

other, with a laugh.

"Mining be sugared!" retorts the "Whatever's put that into their heads?

and

They're most of them miners, sir,

"Well, let's go and see about it,"

"Whereabouts, did you, men hear the sounds of mining demands the ser geant briskly.

years.

officer arrived.

who guides him to the spot in question. The captain selects one of the men,

During the first terrible two months They both lie down and place an ear to be bad done splendid work. A moment the ground.

sufficient to try the discretion of any Can't hear anything," says the cap-He told his story to the general court Ho made his mistakes tain after a pause. about twenty minutes ago."

Not now, sir, hat it was quite plain martial. He vanished-home; and the London Gazette had the following War "H'm! Know anything of mining ?” Office announcement - "Ten years down to pit, sir," replies the man with pride.

You know what you're talking about, from battle, those who will be fighting then," admits his superior genially: then to-morrow, and those who with you, turns to the sergeant. As soon as the General, are sentries on these impreg-men have had grub let them sink a shaft nable walls. The name of Verdun alote here. We'll have a listening post down will be enough to arouse imperishable it. It's the only

5 way to make sure," memories throughout the centuries to come. There is not one of the great feals of arms which make the history of France which better shows the high qualities of the Army and the people of France; and that bravery and devotion to country, to which the world has ever paid homage, bave been strengthened by a song-froid and tenacity which yield nothing to British phlegm.

The captain was in anything but an amiable mood as he sat smoking in his dug out three hours later. He has in- vestigated three more sounds of min ing in widely sperarate parts of the tronch, and ordered a listening shaft to be sunk at each. He knows there is a mine somewhere near, and he also realises that the men know,

He is also aware that when the mine The memory of the victorious resist does go up the Boche will almost certain sace of Verdun will be immortal becsusely attack, and has laid his plans to the Verdun saved, not only France, but the best of his ability to meet such an emer whole of the great cause which is common gency. Will they be successful he won to ourselves and humanity The evil ders, working force of the enemy has broken itself against the heights around this old citadel as an angry sea breaks upon | a granite rock. These heights have con quered the "storm which threatened the world

"Anyone at home?" inquires a voice.

Hullo, doctor, that you Come right in.”.

"Well, how are you getting on, inquires the newcomer genially,

Manchester

CHURCH SERVICES.

Sr. Joan'a

CATHEDELL, Hongkong 18th Sunday after Trinity, 22nd October, (11 m.) Responses, Ferial: Venite, Dyce; 1916. Holy Communion 7.50 m Matins Pamy, Crotch: Te Deum, Lawes Cooke and Hopkins; Jubilate Goodson; Hymns 343, (1 271) and $91,15) Eventing (5.45 pm) Re Magnifloss, Eamidge sponses, Farial; Palms, of the 22nd evening;

(19t morning) Dimistis, Crotah (1ith mosing); Anthem, "O are ur of the World," Goss; Hymns. 588 (T_215) and 11. N.5-Palm i 8, versos 1, 2.56, 12 and 18 in unison: Psalm 109 varden 9,27,213. 25 sid 26 fa un imozi

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BT. ANDREW'S CHURCH, Kowloon. 22nd October, Holy Commualen at 9 am, and Tallis. Festal Vesite, Dyce; Psalms, od 6 pm Morning Prayer, at 11 Responses, Wording Palm 167, Crotch and Rintault; Royal Warwickshire Regiment-Lieute Deom, Stude: Benedictus Gratt || Colonel John F. Elkington is cashiered Hymns, 6, 40, 178 and 315. National Anthem, by sentence of a general court-martial, rening Prayer, at 6. Responses Tallis

Festal Pralm, 22nd •vening, fam 108, Dated September 14th, 1914,

Rw sell, 10° Smart and Goodenough; Magni- fest, Stainer: None Disis, Sta Hymn, 19, 119, 13 and 60; Kyrie, Maunder, National Anthem

"He recognized at once, as be sat with me, what that meant. He chatted about various projects, and at last said, "There is still the Foreign Legion. What do you, say 1:

LA REFUGE OF FLOTSAM,

ST. PETA ORUROH, West Point, Sum day, 92nd October:- Harvest Festival Service. Holy Communion 8 am, Sonday School. Morning Prayer and Sermon 11 Prescher, Rev. WT Festivérstone.

UNION CHURON, Kennedy Road Bunday, Berrior, Stad Oo ober. Horning Bervice at 11 Prosaber, Her J. K. Maconachie. Even

ng Service at 6 Preacher, Rev. T. V. Feare, Habjost, Our daly to car. Non- Christian Neighmurs,

Being acquainted with it, I told him what I knew how it was the refuge for men of broken reputations; how it contained Italians, Germans, English men, Russians, and others who had broken or shattered earsers; the way to set about joining it by going to the

ecruiting, officer at how the only

ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL. requirement was physical fitness; that At Matins at 11 am. Some objects of no questions would be asked that

the Mission. doubted if he would like all his com- Oct. To convince the Doubting, rades; that the discipline was very The Lord Bishop. severe; that he might be sent to Algiers; Oct. 9.-To convert the Wicked, The that he would find all kinds of men in Lord Bishop. this dotsammen of education and At Evensong at 6.45. p.m. guards as well; but he would soon die cover perfect discipline,

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I suppose," replies the captain, offhand edly.

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"Anything interesting been happen ing ??

Martin. - Oct – 20.—Mission. Eer, H. Copley

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I am deeply moved when I tread this sacred soil, and I do not speak for my- self alone. I bring to you a tribute of

"Now for a man of his age to smile the admiration of my country, of the

as ho did to set out on the bottom rung great Empire which I represent here.

of the ladder as a ranker in a strange They bow with me before your sacrifice

army, amongst strangers, leaving all No, except, of course, that I'm hatch-hebied him that be held dear, was a and before your glory. Once again, foring out, you know," says the captain great act of moral courage. We heard the defence of the great causes with importantly, Sit, down and help to of him at intervals, hut such messages which its very fature is bound up, man-hatch.out, too." " kind turns to France..

The audience, deeply moved, remained completely silent throughout the speech Then, with a gesture which brought the whole assembly to its feet, Mr. Lloydl George exclaimed: A la France! Aux hommes fombés sous Verdun ! ***

The doctor looks into the other's tired eyes and averte his gaze. A humorous smile overspreads the captain's counten ance as he starts talking rapidly.

WEATHER REPORT.

Ja anese station. From has decrewed On the 20th at 11.10-No returns from alightly over NE. China, Anna and N. depresion appears to have formed over Borneo. It is nearly stationary alsowlure.

B. W. Manchuria,

Trentoon in indiated along the east cast of China and over the N. China Sen.

Hongkong rainfall for 24 hours eading st 10 am today, 0.00 Inch Total since 1st Jonary, 19.13 inches, sgainst an average of 79.85 taches.

laconic. We heard also he had been at as dribbled through to his friends were this place and that, and that he was well and apparently doing well. That he had been repeatedly in serious There were four Cornish miners in action of recent months we also knew, Australia who struck a rich seam of gold. It went over two thousand ounces to the and then came the news that he had won ton. They were afraid to go on with the the coveted Medaille Militaire-and work for fear the seam would come to an mure, that it way for gallant service. A end, so they put a price of twenty thou curious distinction it is in some ways PRE-WAR OFFERS TO ITALY sands pounds on it, just as it was. Then Any meritorious service may win it; but

they sat down and waited for a buyer. not all ranks can get it. A generalis DISCLOSURES OF HUNGARIAN

That was five years ago, and they're simo dike General Joffre or Sir Dougins PREMIER,

waiting still. Now would you sooner be Haig may wear it for high strategy and sitting on that mine or on the one under tactics, and a non-commissioned officer of Hongkong to Gap Bock According to a Budapest telegram here)

private may win and wear it for gül- received at Amsterdam last month, Count

Now I twig, laughed the doctor.antry or other distinction. But no Andrassy, in the Lower House of the was beginning to think you were Lofficer below ʼn generalissimo enn gain. Hormom Chaand!...... Hungarian Parliament, giving his rea-delirious from want of sleep."

fit. This distinction Elkington won. Wo sons for urging the convocation of the Delegations, said that the Foreign to get me out of the dumps. This sort where death is near at all times, and

"Not a bit of it, Just wanted a laugh all felt he had made good in the Legion Minister could easily obtain the oppor-of business gets on one's nerves. Hello, tunity he desired of speaking before the Sergeant --, more sounds of mining Austrian Delegation by exercising his eh?" he inquired pleasantly, addressing **The Gazette's announcement his influeque in favour of a return to a con- & figure which darkened the dug out door-given all who knew him the greatest stitutional régime in Austria.

way.

A fan, eh exclaimed the captain, what in the world's a fan?" he whispered rising briskly." Come along But to the doctor

Something to do with driving air into a tunnel, I think."

We waited.

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pleasure. He has told none of them for LONDON SELLING AGENTS Count Tisza, in rejecting Count Not this time, sir; but they can hear what particular act he received the Andrassy's motion, said that be greatly fan working under No. 3 Platoon, Icoveted medal--just like Jack Elkington's desired that the Delegations should meet,

heard it myself." but the question whether Austria should elect the Delegations or not was a matter for consideration by the authorities there. Count Tisza refuted Count Andrassy accusation that war with Italy might have been avoided if Baron Burian bad net aroused distrust of the seriousness of his offers by always offering larger conces sions when the military situation grew mora unfavourable.

After the victory of Gorlice on May 4th-6th, 1915 (Count Tisza proceeded), we offered a rectification of the frontier on the Isonzo in fulfilment of certain Italian wishes regarding Trieste, and we made a declaration of our disinterestedness re- garding Albania. We took a still more important step on that day. Our Ambas sador had learned that Baron Sonning had not communicated our offers faith fully to the King of Italy or to his Minis- terial colleagues,

being signed by both Ambassadors, was

On reaching the place they lie dowo and put their cars to the ground, the captain eagerly.

I can hear it right enough,

Just in front of No. 3 Platoon the said It means we've ground heaves spasmodically, then breaks located the mine and we can clear this up into a million fragments. A geyer- portion of treach of men. Ha! here's like spout of water spurts skywards. the very man," he went on as an engineer For an insant the air seems fall of gris officer came up. "We can hear a fan giant hailstones, breaking the law bf working beneath here."

gravity wa

The newcome at once lay down and listened. Suddenly be lifted his head with a puzzled expression on his face Then he rose abruptly to his feet and glanced round the trench.s

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The mine has hatched out. But though the nearest lip of the newly formed crater is well without the trend, huge chunks of sodden clay flung out wards fall with squelching thuda and tale

heavy toll of the occupants,

"I could get hold of that-er-fan, he said slowly, if I had a good-er-- In conjunction, therefore, with the Ger- ferret."

Men are hurled by the concussion di man Ambassador, we put the proposed He poked his cane as he spoke into a the fire step and stagger dazedly back concessions on paper, completing and ex-hole at the foot of the parapet, and out To the right and left the rippling fie tending them. This document, after curried a big brown trench rat.

of machine guns warns them of an at- tack, a

Grey forms, looming largo through the everthinning mist, show on the opposing parapet.

Machine guns a

and rifles rattle const lessly.

The line of grey figures surges alowly! forward.

Than the air is suddenly Elled with th wishing Bight of British shell, #The hells brok, with white puffs and

shrapnel on the lagging lins

Bent to the quarters concerned. This step That night the officers of the company we may well assume to have been the pre- ceaselessly patrol their section of the dominant cause of the differences of trench-ready for the expected. opinion which how revealed themselves The hours drone wearily away, No within the Italian Government,

thing happens.

The inen stand to arms at the amal hour.

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We then took a farther step by drawing up the outline of a treaty which our Ambassador was empowered to hand to

Gradually the sky lightens, revealing the Italian Government. This drafty

white blanket of marah mint between the which somewhat exceeded in not unimpor- opposing lines. The sun showing hasily tant details all previous ofere, we on just above the horizon is slowly dissoly- May 17th presented to the Foreign Minising the mista

ter in the new Cabinet, Signor Balandra, Buddenly the whole earth seems to give who did not reply. On the day when war one great convulsive shudder. was declared it was said merely that this There is a moaning, holkw, drawn-out

"offer had come too late. That is a bare.

statement of facta.

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For an instant the grey forms has bursts with matiematical precision jus in front of them to wing round and dash back fato the shelter of their french

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