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THE WAR.

RUSSIANS DIVIDE AUSTRO-

GERMAN ARMIES.

ALLIES BOMB CONSTANTINOPLE. WAR OFFICE AND WARSHIPS DAMAGED.

THE CRISIS IN GERMANY. KAISER PRESIDES OVER CROWN COUNCIL.

Franco-Belgian Front.

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BRITISH FRONT.

AERODROMES BOMBED.

LONDON, July 12th. Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig re ports: The enemy artillery ring bus diminished. Ours continues active.

The enemy pressed back slightly our advanced posts eastward of Slouchy-le- Preux on a frant of 800 yards.

We drove off an attempt north-west- ward of Lens.

The weather prevented serial activity until the evening. We bombed at night time two aerodromes. All our machines returned safely."

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BRITISH ENTER GERMAN

TRENCHES.

LONDON, July 11th. Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig re ports: ---We entered trenches in the neigh- bourhand of Nieuport and inflicted

casualties.

We drove off raiding parties to the south-east of Havrincourt and to the rast of Monchy-le-Preux.

The enemy's artillery ling been, most active all day long on the coast, reaching

a great intensity in the evening. We are vigorously replying.

The weather has previsted aerial opera

tions.

BIG ATTACK ON THE NIEUPORT

FRONT.

ENEMY SEVERELY BATTERED. PARIS, July 10th,

A commiuniqué states:-The enenry last evening violently bombarded cer- trin sectors on the Aisne front.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY. JULY 13PM, 1917.

Local attempts north of the Laffaux Mill and youth-east of Ailies- failed under- our fire.

The enemy powerfully attacked Hurte- bise, the Monument" and the "Dra gon's Cave." The attacking waves were unable to reach our lines, and they were senttered in ʼn severely battered coa lit'or. FEATS OF GLORIOUS HEROISM,

LONDON, July 10th. Reuter's Correspondent French Headquarters reports: - The German

betwren Les Bovettes, onslaught Chemin-des-Dames, and Froidmont Farm on Sunday was led by masses of shock- troops, preceded by a sudden and brief flurry of artillery ring.

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The French line has been obliterated- by a fortnight's shelling, while the bar rage behind has prevented reinforcements and supplies of munitions and provisions coining up. The encry swept over the front line and hold the exhausted French men on a front of two miles, but gallant counter-attacku with grenades and

Husstan Front.

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OFFENSIVE.

THE RUSSLAN

TEN, THOUSAND PRISONERS.

We continued, the pursidit in the direș- tion of Dalina.

HALICZ CAPTURED:

LONDON, July 11th.

The Russians have taken Hnlioz.

OVER 2,000 PRISONERS.

Losnox, July 11th A Russian wireless official message states: 4-flegeval | Tchreinisaff has cap tured Saliez and advanced westwards.

Ho Jas: renched the left bank of the

Lomatica,

We occupied Haliez at midday on

The Russiang have also advanced on

from Tuesday. Our advanced detachments Treat

Bagorodchan and crossed the left bank of the Dniester Zolotvin. They have taken over 2,000 and reached the valley of the Lomnica,prisoners and thirty ging during the

day's fighting. which we crossed, occupying the villages Bladniki and Babin,

We captured over 10,000 prisoners in the fighting at Dolina since Sunday. We also captured 80 guns and large numbers of trench-mortars and machine-guns.

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ENEMY ARMIES SEPARATED.

LONDON, July 10th.

A Russian wireless official message Baya:General Korniloff's offensive con- tinues, despite energetic resistance nud stubborn counter-attacks.

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IRTY GUNS. PETROGRAM, July 11th. The Russians captured more than thirty guns at Halicz. The pursuit of the enemy continues.

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NAVAL AEROPLANE FIGHT.

LONDON, July 12th..

THE AIR RAID ON LONDON. THE PREMIER'S STATEMENT. LONDON, July 10th. It is oficialy announced that at the The Admiralty announces:--Five Naval first secret session Mr. Lloyd George that 22 ***Gothas, each stated aeroplanes engaged on Wednesday ten. carrying 1,800

of explosives, Albatross sets and three large came over

London

Saturday. Three of these were destroyed. two-seaters south-westward of Nisuport. The Garman had organised protecting They drove down three scouts completely squadrons in order to assist the raiders. On the return of these six were destroyed and one was injured. Therefore the attack was minde, with impunity.

uncontrollabl

GERMAN REPORT.

"LONDON, July 10th. Fighting activity increased near the Riga, at Dvinske and Smorgon.

The Russions were inactivo between the........ Stryn and the Dnieper.

Our thrusting troops captured booty and prisoners at several places.

Fighting north-west of Stanislau result ed in our withdrawal behind the Lako-

We have captured further villages,wica stream. one thousand prisoners and a great quantity of war material.

General, Korniloff has continued the offensive in the direction of Dolina. Banguinary battles occurred

ob the reads towards Malica, and also in the *egion of the villages of luxiaku, Packkov and Pavelo. Bayonet-fighting at Pavelce resulted in the enemy's complete

route.

We occupied the villages of Victorav Huciska and Packkov. We have also reached the village of Bukovica. The опету has retreated to tha River Lomnica. Such conduct is due to the daring of our troops.

In a two-days' offensive we have pone- bayonets recovered yard by yard much of trated the enemy's positions to a depth the lost ground.

Tite

Counter-attacks

were continued throughout the night and the following day, and were punctanted by feats of glorious heroism.

A single battalion of Chausseurs four times drove back the enemy, and ultimate ly holding their old section.

ni ten versts,

We have captured ten guns.

MEANING OF THE THRUST.

LONDON, July 10th. Reuter's Correspondent at Petrograd says that General Komiloff's cavalry, with Cossacks, is following up General Kirbach's retiring Army. To the south of Haliez they have forced the River Lukovetza, running parallel to the River Lakva. The western bank of the Lukva dominates the wooded eastern bank, but

The enemy in Jute lost 220 aeroplanes and 33 captive balloons. We lost 68 aeroplanes and three balloons.

THE GERMAN REPORT,

LONDON, July 11th. An official German wireless report states-Our movements southward of the were executed in accordance Dneister with our plan.

The English artillery set fire to several villages in the Struma plain.

Africa.

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FRESH ADVANCE IN EAST AFRICA.

LONDON, July 11th. An East African official message says: The enemy's right flank detachment south-west of Kilwa fell back from Lun yu to Mayongo and simultaneously our troops came into contact with his centre at Ukali Our forces, on July 7th, con- verged in three columns at Mkomreä, Kimamba Hill and Wungwi against the Germans upon the from from Ukuli to Mayongo. All the columns were success- ful, despite the difficult country, The

LONDON, July 12th.

At Chemic-des-Dames, another batta- Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig re-lion, whose, gutant behaviour.compared ports:--The enemy, after twenty-four favourably with the achievements of the hours of very intense bombardment, French carpe-d'elite, was composed of determinedly attacked our position cn middle-aged Territorials and previously the Nieuport front on Tuesday evening. medical rejecteds. Despite severe losses it is considered unlikely that theAnother column drove the enemy across

The concentrated and heavy nature of incurred in the bloodiest struggle of demoralised quemy will be able to con- the enemy's artillery fire levelled the Monday, its efforts resulted in the fur-centrato sufficient troops to prevent the defences in the dunes sector Dear the ther recovery of ground, leaving the Russian passage of the river. coast. This sector is isolated by the smallest sector, of treaches in the hands Bestruction of bridges over the Year.

of the enemy. Nevertheless, further Ger- The enemy here penetrated our posi-

man efforts must be expected before a tion on a

front of fourteen hundred

decision is made by the enemy to abandon yards, roaching the right bank of the

his claim to this crest. Yser near the sea.

The enemy, after gaining some of our advanced positions farther south, oppo site Lombartayde, was driven out by a counter-attack.

A GERMAN REPORT.

LONDON, July 11th. A German official wireless messago aayu-There is an artillery duel of great intensity on the const in the Ypres sector, and also east of Wyschnete.

We repulsed an English thrust south- east of Hollebake and reconnoitering engagements north-east of Mesincs, near Lens and Fresnoy, and north-west of St. Quentin.

FRENCH FRONT.

PARIS, July 11th.

A GERMAN REPORT.

LONDON, July 11th.

The continuance of the advance in the direction of Dolina, and the co-operation of the Seventh and Eleventh Armies north of Halicz with the Eighth Army south of Halicz have up to now, proceeded like glock-work.

maximum advance was thirteen miles

the Roligi River and established itself between an enemy detachment at Mofu and the main position further north.

Our Likujn forces pressed back the Gor. mans on the Songea-Liwale road. They enveloped the rearguard and drove it northwards towards Mahenge.

A column of West Africans advanced without opposition thirty-five miles from The Retch, in a military article, points the Rufigi River in the direction of

the success of the Boparates General

Army

Mesvega

A German official message states:-out that Our marino infantry, after artillery pre- Eighth paration, stormed the positions between von the coast and Lombartzyde, and droveral Kirbach's Third Austrian Army, back the enemy across the Yeer.

Bothmer's Army from GeDe Aerial Activities,

We took 1,230 prisoners and inficted heavy losses.

which were in contact between Haliez and Stanislau. The writer anticipates the evacuation of Halicz, which is not

Our airmen, despite a storm, contri-a fortress, comprehensively speaking, buted to the success, The Balkans.

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THE BALKANS FRONT.

SALONIKA, July 11th.

A French communiqué states:-British A communiqué reports:-There was airmen bombed Petric, and the enemy considerable artillery activity at Moron-artillery violently bombarded our posi villiers and Hill 304, and in the tions at the Cerna Bend. Morthomme sector.

FRENCH DRIVE OUT ENEMY.

PARIS, July 11th.

AN IRISH BYE-ELECTION.

A communiqué states:-There was a fairly lively artillery struggle north of Jouy and most lively artillery firing in as follows:-- the sector of Hill 304.

The Germans attacked north of Firey

region

in the Woevro

The enemy was completely driven out from a portion of a trench in which he had obtained a footing.

LowDON, July 12th.

The East Clare bye-election has resulted

Mr. Devalers (Sinn Feiner),... 6,010 Mr. Lynch (Nationalist) 2,035

Majority

2.975

but only a strong bridgehead, protecting General von Bothmer's position from

the east and south-east.

A WEEK'S CAPTURES.

PETROGRAD, July 10th The operations at the Bystritza River, culminating in. General Korniloff's victory, covered a front of over twenty miles. The Russian infantry has already advanced seven miles, whilst the cavalry has pushed forward sixteen.

The Austro-German front between Halics and the Carpathians is broken by

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TURCO-GERMAN FLEET - ATTACKED,

SURPRISED OFF CONSTAN- TINOPLE.

LONDON, July 11th. The Admiralty announces that the Vice- Admiral of the Eastern Mediterraneau reports that the Naval Air Service on: Monday night successfully attacked the Turco-German fleet lying off Constan- tinople.

Two others were driven down.

One of ours is missing.

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BRITISH PARLIAMENT.

MR. BALFOUR REPLIES TO

QUESTIONS.

LONDON, July 11th.

In the House of Commons, Mr. A. J. Balfour stated that the Greco-Italian negotiations with a view to the Italians evacuating the Epirus are progressing.

Mr. Balfour stated that there was no understanding whereby, in the event of an Allied victory, Belgium would obtain any territory in Europe beyond her original frontiers.

DEPORTATION OF BELGIAN GIRLS.

Replying to a suggestion by Mr. Will Thorne that a protest should be made to Germany against the deportation, of 3,000 Belgian girls from Antwerp to

j Roumania, Mr. Balfour said it was to be feared that no protest was likely deter the Germans from committing these atrocities, which were reprobated by the whole civilised world. (Cheers)

DISCUSSION OF PEACE-TERMS.

Mr. Balfour also gave an assurance that in any discussion of peace-terms the Allies would take consideration of the enemy's exactions in money or gonds in the occupied parts of France and Bel- gium. (Cheers.)

BRITISH SHIPPING,

LONDON, July 11th The Admiralty reports the arrivals for the week 2,808, and the sailings 2,06. Fourteen over and three under 1,000 tons were sunk, Seventeen vessels were an successfully attacked and seven fishing boats were sunk.

ITALIAN SHIPPING.

ROME, July 12th. The shipping for the week ending July 8th shows 597 vessels arrived and 435 departed, Two steamers and ten small sailing resols and one overdue steamer were sunk. One vessel was at- tacked but escaped

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AMERICA AND THE WAR. AEROPLANES IN THOUSANDS.

General Iquier, chief eigual officer,

The Premier pointed-out that the com- |plete prosection from air attacks could nover be secured. The British machines: daily crossed the German lines at the freute despite the mest terrible anti- aircraft fire, and the most powerful-air- squadrons bombed enemy stations and Headquarters, proving that ho measures wo take can give complete immunity. Wo must aim at making enemy visits es costly as possible.

RADICAL CHANGES DESIRED.

LONDON, July 11th.. The Premier's statement at the Secret Session nopears to have generally intis fed members of Parliament, but it has. not silenced criticism, as is shown by the ishoals of letters appearing in the papers, indicating a widespread feeling that a radical change in the control and direc tion

It of our norial forces is necessary. is asserted that this can be realised with-

the Front.

neglecting the needs of the Army ab. French's absence in Ireland at such a

There is some criticism at Viscount

janetura,

BRITISH AIRMAN KILLED,

LONDON, July 11th. An inquest On an officer at Dartford revealed the fact that a British airman was killed in fighting the raiders over London, on the 7th instant.

OUR AEROPLANE OUTPUT.

LONDON, July 13th. In the House of Lords, Lord Derby stated that the increase in the monthly output of aeroplanes was so atapendons that it taxed the training of pilots and the provision of the aerodromes to the

affermost,

THE RAID ON KRUPP'S WORKS.

TERRIBLE DAMAGE INFLICTED.

AMSTELLAM, July 11th.

A Maastricht telegram to the Dutch paper Les Nouvelles states that Dutch workmen employed at Krupp's have been paid it on account of the destruction of the building. The message adds:- "It is confirmed that in the attack by Allied aeroplanes on Friday night 10 or

Bombs 50 machines participated.

were dropped with such success that a quarter

Over of the works was destroyed, hundred were killed and several hundreds injured. The material damage was mit- lions of France. Eye-witnesses say that the defence made a terrifio din and the sky was afire. The workshops were closed at the beginning of the bombard ment by troupe endeavouring to prevent a panie. Women and children fled into the country. Among the victims five French prisoners killed and forty injured.

were

LONDON, July 10th. The following is a continuation of Sergeant Aviator Gallois' account

By-and-bye I picked up the Rhine, the moon shining on the river.

I flew up stream past Bonn, Cologne and Dussel- dorf. Looking down upon the Germans towns was like looking down upon a sen

and other experts, during evidence be fore the House of Representatives, mil tary committee, urged the specdy passage monly good. of the Bill providing for 22,625 aeroplanes at a cost of 8303,000,000.

THE FIRST AMERICAN ARMY. It is believed that the first American army in Europe will be 690,000 strong.

RECORD WHEAT CROP,

WASHINGTON, July 10th. It is estimated that the whent crop will yield three billion bushels, which is a record.

a cleric-light. I was several times fired at by anti-aircraft guus, especially at Cologne, where the shooting was uncom

As 1 approached Essen was a broad band of light on the horizon. It seemed to be several miles long Southward of the town there was another great belt of light, from the iron and steel foundries. I arrived at Essen at a height of 6,600 feet, and chose a spot where the blaze of light from the factories seemed brightest.'

THE MESOPOTAMIA SCANDAL

LONDON, July 21th. AMERICA ONLY AT WAR

In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar WITH GERMANY,

Law, announced that Court composed of three officers and two persons holding LONDON, July 11th. high judicial office would enquire into In the House of Commons, Lord Robert the conduct of those impagned in the Cecil stated that the United States was Mesopotamia Report. The Law Officers not at war with Austria, Bulgarin, or of the Crown would present the Govern Turkey. He also stated that no Southment's case, and the proceedings would American Republic was actually at war as far as possible be public. with Germany.

GREEK MILITARY AID.¡

Rone, July 12th.

M. Jonnart, who is en route to Paris, states that M. Venizelos is of opinion that he will be able to put ten Greek divisions in the field in three months,

ENEMY SUBMARINE BASE

DISCOVERED

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 12th. A Brazilian destroyer has discovered near Santos a prepared base capable of accommodating a submarine,

VISCOUNT FRENCH IN

When located, the Goeben was sur- rounded by warships and submarines. The airmen attacked from a height of eight hundred feet, directly hitting the troops, Goeben and other ships near her. Big

the Russians in the neighbourhood of the explosions and several fires occurred | Dniester, and they have turned towards aboard.

Halicz from the south and the south east,

IRELAND.

MESOPOTAMIA CAMPAIGN.

LONDON, July 10th. The War Offer has issued a despatch. by Sir Stanley Maade, Commander in-Chief of the Mesopotamia Ex peditionary Force, covering seven months until March 31st. It shows that the period was equally divided in prepara- tion and the subsequent operations, lead- ing to the fall of Baghdad. It described how the advance was successfully carrie out in face of the most difficult condition through the tenacious spirit and gallan try of the British and Indian troops, brilliantly seconded by the Navy

The Mesopotamia Commission's recent disclosures attract attention and create a special interest in Generel Maude's. references to the present water transport. and the hospital arrangements. It states that the newly formed inland ator LONDON, July 11th

transport directorate is so.

is so well organised Viscount French arrived in Ireland that night and day there is an endless yesterday on a tour of inspection of chain of river-craft pasaing up and down

the river thereby assuring the mainten ance of the troops.at the Front. LIBERIA AND THE GERMANS The despatch further says: "Out well- Marcos equipped hospitals are more than ade LONDON, July 11th. quate to meet the calls, and throughout-

removal It is announced that the Liberian Goy the operations the

of the ernment has ordered the deportation of wounded has been carried out on all Germans and the complete winding model lines. The arrangements for the.

of German businesses. le comfort and rapid transfer of patients up

Liberia was the last German political from the field units to the hospitals commercial foothold in West Africa. The reflect much credit upon concerned.

General Maude thankfully acknow volume of trade done by the Germana was three fourths of the whole trade of the ledges the prompt response to his demanda

The airmen also attacked and directly and now menace the Halicz bridgehead. hit the War Office. The enemy appeared.

Between July 2nd and July 8th General | completely surprised. Korniloff took 14,000 prisoners, and 55 guns, of which number twelve were heavy guns.

No anti-aircraft batteries opened until after the bombs were dropped. the airmen returned safely.

fire

All

country. Nearly all the exports, includ ing the valuable oil products, went direct

from England, India and Egypt.

to Hamburg and Bremen before the war.

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