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THE WAR.

GERMANS HEAVILY COUNTER- ATTACK IN WEST.

GREAT ITALIAN SUCCESS.

NEARLY A THOUSAND PRISONERS.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PREES, FRIDAY, JUNE 22nd, 1917,

REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENT IN AUSTRIA.

GERMANY EXPLOITING WORLD'S WAR WEARINESS.

Branca-Belgian Front

LATEST UABLEN.

[THEFON REUTER'S AGENDE. ]

BRITISH FRONT.

LONDON, June 20th,

Field-Marshal Sir Donglas Haig re- ports;-We-recaptured the posts "enst-

ward of Monchy-le Proux from which the

entmy drove us on Monday,

The enemy last night heavily bombard. ed northward of the Souchez River, three timer insuccessfully counter-attacking the

sitems he lost yesterday.

LATER, Fiol Marshal Sir Douglas Haig re porte-We completely repulsed the enemy's fresh counter-attack northward. of the Souches River.

The weather did not favour lying yesterday. Our aeroplanes co-operated with the artillery with good results. Two German aeroplanes were brought down. Two of ours are missing

FRENCH FRONT.

PARIS, June 29th.

A DOMNIENIUé stator:-The enemy at night time strongly bombarded our posi tions from Ailette to Luffaux mill

Thero was great recipromartillery firing at Mont Tetu, in the Hont Cornil let region. Uir fire scattered and throw back to its own trenches

German

MORAL OF THE GERMAN

ARITY

Italian Front,

LATEST CABLES. (THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOT.] ITALIAN SUCCESS,

RONE, June 20th, An official report states-We carried out a violent offensive on the Asingo

Plateau and damaged the defences at

many points,

We made progress, inflicting severe losses, and advanced over difficult ground.

We carried formidable positions at Mount Ortigara, including the summit of Hill 2,105.

We captured 936 pri- soners, including 74 officers, Africa,

LATEST CABLES. (THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] ENEMY IN EAST AFRICA

LONDON, Juno 20th.

An East Africa official report statea Beginning on June 10th we operated at Lindi with the object of clearing out the

eneny From the shore of the estuary of the Lubeledi River.

Warshipssässisted us, and we surprise landed near Mrjeka, and drove the Germans, who had mounted a naval gun. towards Matama, 23 miles to the south

west..

Ou întrals destroyed 2 food deppt Uigori, 29 miles south-westward Kilwa

at

of

The Balkans.

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AERIAL

REPUBLICAN PROPAGANDA

MR. BALFOUR ENTERTAINED POWERS DUTY TO GREECE

TO LUNCHEON.

IN SOUTH AFRICA:

CAPE TOWN, June 20th.

* LONDON, June 20th. Great public interest has been evinced

Speaking at the Empire Parliamentary in an important debate in the Assembly Association lancheon in his honor, at upon the following motion by the which Mr. Asquith presided, Mr. Balionr veteran statesman and ex-Fromier, Mr. | Said the limitless and unforgettable hos John Merriman pada pitality which the Mission received in That this House, viewing withalarni America was not formal and external, the several manifestations of repaklican: but came obviously from the heart. He propaganda, now being carried on in the was deeply impressed by the spontaneous country, desires to record its opinion of exhibition of enthusiasm for the common such manifestations, whether by speech, cause of the world's freedom. The pre- writing or other methods, that they are benen of the Mission was the occasion of dicatly at variance with the constitution this exhibition, not the cause, 3 regard es laid down and agreed to in the South this Mission us one of the most beneficent. African Act, that they are opposed to the developments af international relations best interests of the people, and, if that has ever occurred in the world's persisted in, mint inevitably lead to fatal history (Cheers.) The American nation dissensions and the ultimate ruin of the welcomed the opportunity offered by the European race in South Africa

Mission to manifest a deep, moral and spiritual agreement with the policy of the Allies. That is the real significance of the Mission, and its great result, the value of which is not measurable in words, but by its effects, will, I hope, last out the life of the youngest of those I am now addressing I believe the Anglo-American co-operation in this war is not based upon the fact that each has something to get out of it, but upon a deep congruity, harmony of moral feeling, and moral ideal.

This House, therefore, calls upon all those who are loyal to the Constitution to express the strongest, disapproval with the dangerous efforts of those who seek to subvert the principles on which that Constitution is based

Mr. Merriman emphasised the need of the House to give a clear unmistakeable lead, pointing out that while such Nationalist propagandh is regarded light ly by educated people, it was different in the conntry districts, where there was deliberate movement to destroy the Con stitution in favour of a republican form of Government, which he declared inphati cally could only lead to civil war

He described as the Devil's work the the two white races in the country. He efforts which are being made to divi le considered that the danger of fomenting terrible, and asked the House to testify artificial distinctions was very real and that it stood by the Constitution

Mr Loup, a Dutch-speaking Afrikan der member for the Cape constituency of Colesberg, seconded

Therefore, we may be certain that the United States will never leave us till the great auns for which we are fight- ing are accomplished. (Cheers.) There is nothing I am more certain of than their hand to the plough, are not going this, that the United States, having put to turn back, they are not going to refuse bring to a happy fruition the policy on any sacrifice any more than we are to

which the whole trend of international human eyes, human powers and foresight civilised evolution depends, as far as on venture to penetrate the future. (Cheers.)

LONDON, June 20th. In the House of Commons, replying to Balfour stated that the guaranteeing a series of questions on Greece, Mt. Powers were bound to maintain the monurchy by the treaty of 1803, which provided that the Greek Crown should pass to sons, although it was not stipulat. ed that the succession should be in order of primogeniture......... He knew nothing tine was coming to Great Britain. about the report that ex-King Constan

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KING ALEXANDER'S PRO- CLAMATION,

INCURS BEVERE CRITICISM.

King Alexander's proclamation, which

SALONIKA, June 20th- M. Zaimis countersigned, is severely criticised, especially the passage in which the new King spoke of accomplishing the sacred mission entrusted to him by his father and adhering to the principles of his father's brilliant reign.

Admiral Condouriatis, interviewed, said that the proclamation must be with-- drawn.

DETENTION OF GREEKS

DEMANDED.

ATHENS, June 20th.

whose detention in Greek Islands is de

M. Jonnart has handed to M. Zaimis a list of the civilians and military officers manded until after the war

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ATHENS, June 20th. Thirty-one persons are to be expelled and 103 removed to places whence escape is impossible. The, fornier includes Gonnaris, Streit General Dousmania, Colonel Metaxas Sayins, the reservist

the vents Inst December

The Intter include the ex-Premiers Dragoumis, Skouloudis and Dombros Colonel Stratigas, Chief of General Staff General Bazgopoulos, ex War Minister Gerculanos, Palace Physician, and hit German wife.

The Nationalist member Mr. De Waal moved an amendment regretting that efforts should be made by certain poli ticians for the purposi of creating the GERMANY S PLIGHT ACUTE leader, and Livièratos, the ringleader of impression that the natural aspirations regarding independence were disloyal and unlawful, and expressing the opinion that such efforts are calculated to dis turb the mutual understanding and co- upuration between the two white races. He further considered that tach action was în direct conflict with that freedom of discussion which was one of the funds mental principles of the Constitution, and with the declared objects of the Allies to secure to each separate people which objects the House declares itself the freedom of its own destiny with

in fall accord.

TREJJEX-BATTENBERGS.

LONDON, June 20th. It is understood that ex-Prince Batten herg assumes the title of Mountbatten. Victoria and Princess Marie Louise of ́It is announced that the - Princem

Schleswig Holstein have dropped the

Schleswig-Holstein. "

Moreover, the Royal Princesses bearing the title of Duches, of Saxony, will relin- quish it

There will ultimately be no Princess Por: Princesses other than the children, and grand children of the Sovereign

The papers point out the radical character of the changes, completing the divorce between the British and German institutions, thus emphasising tha democratic character of the Monarchy and stopping the tendency for styles and tities with which sherlute rulers like the Kaiser make sport to becoms rooted in the British soil.

Empire, as it is appreciated that the It is expected that the change will be

new Peers incorporation in the British cordially welcomed throughout the

nobility is a recognition of their good and loyal work.

SITUATION IN SPAIN.

LONDON, June 20th. Enquiries in the city do not confirm the disquicting rumours regarding Spain, with which business is practically normal. The delays are attributed to labour and economic difficulties,

demands of the infantry officers in with the King of Spain granting the It is stated that the trouble originated

Barcelona for reforms without consult ing the Cabinet, who resigned.

THE AIR BOARD.

LONDON, June 20th. It is considered likely that Earl Cowdray will be able to retain the Chair- manship of the Air Board.

COMMAND OF THE CANADIANS

OTTAWA, Juno 20th. Telegrams exchanged between the Duko of Devonshire and Lieut-General Byng show that the latter no longer commands EARLIER CABLES, the Canadians in France.

NAVAL HYPNOTIC TREAT

MENT."

LONDON, June 21st, Mr. G. N. Barnes replying to the toust Victory of the Allies, at a dinner in he Coonnnght Rooms, London, deliver- dareech, which was hir his frst nceusion 48 a member the War Cabinet. He said we were now at a time of abnormal importance in the progrem of the war. He declared that heavy as the horrors, the privations, fighters and civilians of the allied coun and the sorrows experienced by the

tries were, the Central Powers were feel- The Labour leader, Colonel Creswell, in Their losses were heavier, their plight

SEARCHLIGHT QUELES MOB AT ing the conditions more than any others,

VOLO. supporting Mr. Mörriman's motion, re- ferred in striking terms to South Africa's more wote, and owing to the necessity of having to rely upon their dwindling part in the recent African campaigns.

LONDON, June 2011. In connection with the after the war at bottom the cause of their recent Correspondent, telegraphs as follows

resources, their plight was underlying Ar. Ward Price, the well-known that the working-classes in South Africa Stockholm und elsewhere, flooding Bussin centre of Volo a British auxiliary cruiser settlement, he declared he was convinced attempts to arrange conferences at Before the Allies occupied the Royalist would be filled with alarm at any possibi-with Gerinan agents, and the German kept order for three days by Naval lity of South-West Africa, being returned Government's frantic effort to sow discord hypnotic treatment hold to Germany. They in South Africa had among the apposing - Gove not assisted in the war from any desire peoples

-Governments and The loyalists had been holding noisy selves with bloodthirsty oratory and meetings in the cafés, infirming them strong drinks. They formed a procassin and paraded the sea front,

dogs of allies" and Venczelos,

e

to take land, but because they believry Baines proceeded to roint out ed it right, and could not contemplate that, although the German Socialists and with eqnanimity the re-establishment of publicists said mach regarding their war German power on their borders. They aims and possible peace negotiationis, strongly objected to such an idea. Gerthe German Government itself bad not The cruiser Brrived at night-tine LANGON, June 21st

many wanted a strong protectorate from committed itself to anything done at the and played a brilliant searchlight among Renter's Correspondent at the British

West Africa across Central to East peace conference. In any peace negotia the mob, rovealing every man's face, Africa The Nationalist talked about a tions the agents might suered crusing the most ferocious orators to stop Headquarters reports Although much

republic, and he (Col. Creswell) asked in committing the opposing allied coun and slip hastily away. The cruiser also has been written on the decline of the

them to contemplate a strong Germany tries. This was the real danger in the dispersed subsequent efforts to hold ʼn BOMBARDMENT OF stretching across the continent with har present situation. The German Governmeeting by flashing the searchlight so German bioral, which is not borne out by

STRUMA VALLEY.

bours and submarino bases and a huge ent were playing upon and endeavour suddenly and brilliantly among the crowd tangible résulte, still, when the statements

native population trained and drilled na ing to exploit the world's war weariness, that even the ****' diehards**** black soldiers in a huge morcenary army The utmost it present obtainable from frightened and respectfully saluted by of prisoners from all parts of Germany The Eastern communiqué reports: --

in Bouth Africa. Then they would be con-

the German Government would be to removing their hats, ari AranTuote on definite points on the The British Air Service successfully bom-affairs. They would be at the mercy of a

fronted with an unparalleled state often to the stain un ante. This was

Afterwards the searchlight was master impossible, as President Wilson pointed of the situation. subject, these statements may fairly be barded encampments in the Struma how long would South Africa then enjoy war had issued forth from the watua German Black African Empire. He asked out last week in addressing the Pro- visional Government. This iniquitous taken to roller what is generally being Valley north of Petrio.

emphasised that the Labourites would gente, and the satur must be altered policy to support the Governo

PARIS, Jane 21st.

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in

in

said and felt in the Fatherland and Army. Our artillery was tomewhat active Ono fact which they bring out is that the the neighbourhoods of Mayading and Germany Army is not so ignorant of Cerna Bend, and north of Monastir. "the truth" as is generally imagined. Naval Activities. It is in much the same mood of depres sion as at the end of the Somme fighting,

The prisoners are quite specific rogard- ing the grounds for gloom, and their information appears quite up-to date, They say the German Army now realises that submarinism is not succeeding, that A special department for defenco Russian is not making a separate peace against submarines has been establish And that America means business Thesed under Rear Admiral Merineilleux also are under no illusion regarding the Vignaux significance of the Messines victory. The

captured Bavarians declare that nothing but iron discipline holds the forces for gether, and that even this may not al ways prove infallible. They also admit that when ordered to counter-attack recently they showed such disinclination that they had to be stiffened by the

aturmtruppen.

DEPARTMENT

Ganeral.

PARIS, June 20th,

LATEST CABLES. (THROUGH REUTER'S AGKHOY.] ENEMY ALIENS DEPRIVED OF DECORATIONS.

LONDON, June 20th.

In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law announced that enemy aliens will be The bitterness between the troops from deprived of membership in say British

the different States is marked, the Prus gians being almost openly hated.

The

Order of chivalry. (Loud cheers.)

direct the freedom it had to-day !-- He the Governaicho's war

continue

so as to prevent a recurrence of such a hideous thing

GERMAN INTRIGUE IN CENTRAL ASIA

THE TEATRADE

became

LONDOS, June 1st. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Goulding, who asked whether his attention had been called to the conges tion of the tea trade and as to whether

U.S. LOAN TO GREAT BRITAIN.

WASHINGTON, June 20th..

1 Treasury has leaned Great Britain another $85,000,000.

RUSSIAN DIPLOMATIC MISSION TO UNITED STATES,

WASHINGTON, Jaus 20th. The Russian Diplomatic Mission has arrived

THE AUSTRIAN CABINET

AMSTERDAM, June 20th. that the resignation of the Austrian A telegram from Vienna announces Cabinet was due to the refusal of the Polish party to support the Budget.

THE HOFMANN

AFFAIR.

ZuRick, June 20th. Switzerland at M. Hofmann's peace in- Amazement and regret are general in

trigue. The Press disavows its sympathy with the proceedings in view of the neces sity of Switzerland minintaining ab solutely her neutralityN *** The 7'incs, referring to the Hofmann affair, says that German intriguo carried on through a neutral legislator can hardly be purged by perfunctory excuses or by the mere loss of office.

[BY COURTESY OF THE CHUNG NGOI

SHANGHAI, June 21st. Chili, Honan, and Anhui have cancelled

their independence, The Tuchun of Shantang has wired to Li King-shi call- ing upon him to resign. Therefore Li King-ah will not venture to take the post of Fremier.

General Louis Bátka - laid atreesion the fact that ever since South Africa had received its Constitution the British Gov ernment had never interfered in South

be would take steps to facilitate the CHINESE TELEGRAMS. Africa... · He pointed out that no word

transport of tea from India, at least had been uttered by the Frve Stule

of reduced shipments as stipulated. Delegates to the National Convention

LONDON, June 20th. Reuter's Agency learns, with reference said that in view of the fact that at the in February, Sir L. Chiozza Money Constitution on republican regarding lines

greet majority in South to the recent reports of a revival of Ger end of May thero were 90,000,000 16s, of THE VICE-PRESIDENT'S ADVICE. Africa did not want a further Civil War man intrigue in Afghanistan and height in stock and in hand in Great Britain, He asked whether the minority were bouring countries in Central Asia, that independently of other stocks, and of going to force Civil War on the majority, oficial advices confrm the rumours of our constantly diminishing tonnage, it and reiterated that the only fature of the activity of German agents in Turkes was not possible to promise greater im Bouth Africa lay in a union of the ruces. tan with the object of stirring up the portations Facilitics The average month contained in the Constitution or the Treaty

Mr. Hertzog contended that nothing people against Russia. This was prior ly imports for 1817 exceeded the quantity to the revolution, and all the news tends the Restriction of Imports Committee han ing a pro-republican propaganda. Ho have proved a complete failure. In ter referred in a speech on the 23rd of Vereeniging was opposed to his conduct to show enemy attempts to cause trouble recommended, to which the Prime Minis asked why republicanism should not be Afghanistan, in face of much opposition February discussed in South Africa as freely as in from the fanatical" portion of the people, England. He afirmed that South Africa the Ameer throughout has displayed the had yet to receive its freedom, although atmost loyalty and German emissaries

expect it in his lifetime, have fared badly in his country Nevertheless, South Africans were much hatest news from Kabul on this freer than Mr. Merriman thought, and it subject affords additional proof that the was the people's right to know how Amber to day is, if possible, stauncher they were. He said he was in theory & than ever. All enemy intriguers had to republican, but did not advocate & re public to day, because he tully realised esso Afghanistan, some have been arrest they could only hope to make a republied, and others expelled. asked Great Britain for independence, German attempts to hand is the return a success when all sections unanimously Notable evidence of the futility of these

National Convention, bald the English Alghanistan ozd China and Scandinavian. Sir Thomas Smartt, adverting to the to Berlin of Lieutenant. Von Hentig from minority relied upon the good faith of From a political viewpoint his mission the Dutch majority. He strongly em- was an absolute failure. phasised that if the present propagands was continued the Premier must feel he

man power problem is cute, the presence ENORMOUS RISE IN PRICE had the support of the vast majority in

of the eighteen-year olds in several divisions being established. Moreover, the officers recently received definite orders to husband their resources.

I repeat these statements without sug gosting the extent of their significance, but when it is realised that the men are aware of the sufferings of their hope people it is easy to believe that a dry rot is really sapping the enemy to degree not generally suspected. The moral of it all is writ large enough for us to read: It is to strike herd with all the fore we can throw into our blows It is time to frame up for the knock-out when your adversary is groggy.

OF COTTON.

LONDON, June 1st. The Liverpool Cotton Market is making history daily.

American Middling is quoted at 197d.

dealing with it promptly and rigorously

Mr. Merriman's motion was carried by votes to 21, alter Mr Ja Mr. Waal's similar majority -amendment had negatived by

The unnority in the division was coa posed solely of Nationalists.

per pound, as compared with 4d at REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENT the end of 1914,

actual cotton, owing inainly to American Spinners are rushing to cure any shipping difficulties and the lowness of stocks here.

THE COTTON MARKET.

IN AUSTRIA

Pants, June 20th. Authoritative advices indicate that Prague is at present the centre of a great revolutionary movement aiming at steuring a Czech National Constituent Assembly

on the basis of

Disturbances hava broken out in several

closed owing to the recent sensational

The Liverpool Cotton Market will be buffrage movements of the market.

AUSTRALIA PROHIBITS

IMPORTS

view 10 zasting the Indian and A Melbourne telegram states that with Geylon planters, who are handicapped by the tommige shertag the Common wealth Government has prohibited the importation of tea from outside the British Empire.

FOOD CONTROLLER FOR CANADA.

OTTAWA, June 20th VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT OF crotary for Ontario, has been appointed Mr. WJ Hanna, ex-Provincial Se- Food Controller in Canada, without BRITONS IN USA,

Balary

LONDON, June 20th.

It appears that the recruitment of British subjects in the United States men-

stated they were not being conscripted. iloned on June 18th would be voluntary. Mr. Balfour in the House of Commons

BRITISH SHIPPING.

SILVER FROM AMERICA

The Vice-President has submitted the following proposals to the President

(1) Maintain the Republic, (9) Maintain unity. (3) Maintain the law: President, requesting him to maintain Lak Wing ting has telegraphed to the the Republic. Luk Wing-ting wired also Li Kingshi persuading him to accept the Premiership.

Wang Shichen has asked Ni Sze-chang to go to Peking, but Ni Sre chang has declined

The Vice-President has wired to Luk Wing ting inviting him to mediate in the south-west.

(THROUGH FEUTRE'S AUENUZ.] AMERICAN NOTE TO CHINA INCIDENT.

LONDON, June 21st telegram received in London Announces that the incident connected with the American Note to Chine in

The fauts are as Note was sent to the Allies on June 8th the

to a misunderstanding, was delivered to similar communication, probably owing - The changa was made because of the informed. After a consultation by Eng Peking without the other Powers being better cilities, lower freight rates and land, Trance and

The shipments of silver vit San Fran

closed NEW YORK, June 21st. cisco, which started in March, amounted to between a million and a half and two million ounces monthly.

the war insurance. The weekly ship replied to the pan these Powerd

Great Britain

LONDON, June 20th. The Admiralty announce that arrivalsents from San Francisco will be called agreed in principal with the views of during the week were 2,097; and sailings,

Five vessels under and 29 over 1,600 tons were gunk, and 31 were unsucessfully atpacked..

if available

THE SILVER MARKET,

LONDON, June 21st. The silver market is steady,

America, but intimated that, owing to

her position she could not take the steps nonosed Great Britain added that she shared if the views of the nited States regarding the desirability for tranquillity in China