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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH, 1919,

R. R. ROXBURGH,

Manager for Chins.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE.

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| THE WILTSHIRE HEGIMENT.

HOW THEY GAINED LASTING GLORY AT TROMES WOOD.

propos

our reference to the lasting glory gained by the Becond Battalion of the Wiltshire Regiment at Tromes Wood in March, 1918, the following copy of an Order of the Day by Lieutenant-General Sir Ivor Maxso, K.C.B-placing on record the services of the Thirtieth Divi- sion in France from March 31st, to the 1918, on the occasion of the great German offensive which began on the former diste be read with interest locally Regiment formed part of the XXXtb. Division and was specially mentioned for its devotion and self-sacrifice. This was the third occasion on which the Battalion

tically wiped out in the war. Was practically

Lieut-General Mazso says:-

new

Urders having been received for the move of the 30th Division from the XVIII, Corps to another area. I wish to place on record my appreciation of the services rendered

the Division during the arduous opera tions and strenuous fighting which was engaged from March 21st. to 20th, 1918 The scene of action was between. St. Quentin and Howwil on the River followbag notes are appended

the

On the March 21st. in a dense mist two battalions (2nd Battalion Wiltshire Regt. and 16th. Manchester Regt.) held a front of 4,000 yards in the forward one and sise occupied ground to a depth of some 1,200 yards from their outposts. These heroic battalions were first subjected to an intensive bombardment by all calibres of guns (including gas shells) and treach mer- tars for a

then overwhelm of Ava hours, and were

by not less than two Ger man infantry divisions, Little remains of the two battalions, but we knew from wire less report.

that their headquarters in the redoubt line were holding out and fighting hard several hours after they were surround. ed by mames" of the enemy.

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HONGKONG BOXING]

ASSOCIATION. President: His Excellency Sir R. E

STUBBS KCMG Governor.

HE Admiral Bir Fice-'cendents:

ALEXANDER Duir, H.E. Major- General VENTRIS. C.B, His Honour Sir W. REES DAVIES, K.C., Chiet Justice Commodore Grays, EN.. Chairman His Honour Sir W. Rass

the Hon. Mr. J. JOHNSTONS."

DAVIES, 5.C...

TOURNAMENT. CITY HALL, SATURDAY, DECEMBER,

‚'13TE, 1919. -

AT 9:13 P.M.

1-teen-rdund Contest for the Welter- weight Championship of the Colony. Between Sergt. SKY KRISON, RN.Y.P.

(Holder).

and Stoker EDDIE, WALTERS, H.M.S.

Hawkins (Challenger). 2-T'en-round Middleweight Contest. Between PEGGY" EVANS, H.M.S. Ha

kins (ex-Middleweight Cham- pion

of Mediterranean and Seaman HEWLITT. H.M.S.

Alderity

3.-Eight-round Featherweight Contest. Between Stoker NE, Kowloon Torpedo

Depot

and Officer's Steward DANIELS,

B.M.S. Ambrose,

4-Siz-round Flyweight Contest, Between Boy FLUSH, H.M.S. Harkins, and Boy CoLES, H.M.S. Hawkins. 5.-Siz-round Middleweight Contest. Between. Sergeant Rocans, Wiltshire Ba

giment. and Seaman WILLOUGHBY, H.M.S.

Hawkins.

After our forward sond had thus been sverwhelmed the enemy on March 21st, and Tind, continuously assaulted our battle sone, and here the 30th. Division put up a mag-Siz round Lightweight Contest! ficent defence and inflicted enormous loases throughout 36 hours of hard fighting In spite of the mist which blinded our gunndra And machine gunners for two days, the 30th. Division by means of an active defepre and incessant counter-attacks held its battle sone intact, until 4 p.m., on March 22nd.

The 18th, Batto. Ning's Liverpool Regt. on that date delivered a a galant coun Zer-attack and cleared the enemy' out of ita sector, but lost its Commanding Officer the effort. The 2rd, Basta. Yorkshire Regt. held its redoubt till 6.50 p.m., and the 17th, Manchester Regt. held theirs till The 2nd. Baita. Bedfordshire

Between Private WOODWARD, Wiltabire

14 Regiment. and Seaman O'SHEA, H.M.S. Car

liale.

6.20 Prered no less than six successful

Bv4 the

Regt. counter-attacks, killing great numbers" and capturing 50 enemy prisoners who bad penetrated our wire obstacles."

By

on March 22nd.

2nd. the result of fightin

on the whole British front com. pelled the 30th Division to withdraw or be sacrificed Both danks had been turned, and orders were then issued to withdraw, under cover of the reserve division of

the

Corps This way accomplished during the night March 2nd to 23rd -ra

The subsequent retreat under pressure was conducted in good order, in Chen daily rearguard actions 03 a wide frunte At Libermont on March 26th,, the canal was stantly held by the 80th. Division, and the had. Battu. Bedfordshire Regt. and the 2nd. Batin. Royal Scote Funliers again, inficted heavy casualties on the enemy.

Owing to the mist on the March 21st. 8.0.§. signala falled, and our artillery got na tara gets until the enemy was close to the for

ward guss On the 2nd they stid great execution in spite of the mist, and on the Libermont canal in clear weather the artil

deminion.

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10TH

J. C. WILDIN,

Manager, "anot Hongkong Boxing Association.

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lery of the Division held up the enemy for Everything for the Motorist”

many hours, and some batteries only with drew when hostile infantry reached to within 100 yards of their guns. The Fiole Companies E. and the Pioneer Battalion not only worked incessantly but fought hard; on several occasions.

During the operations the 30th. Divi sion has gained a reputation for hard dght ing, and wish to these all ranks for their cheerful endurance, for their efficiency training and for their gallant spirit, and would wish to remind them that still great! er efforts will be required of them during thecoming months. May good fortune attend the Division in the future.

· THE - RUSSIAN QUESTION. PRIME MINISTER DENIES ME BULLITT'S CHARGES,

The charges made by Mr. William C. Bullitt, formerly of the American Peace) Commission in Paris, against. Mr. Lloyd George of having misled the public denying in the House of Commons tha approaches had been made by the Rustan Boviet Government to the Allies stirred Mr. Lloyd George into a double denial

the

of Mr. Bullitt's allegations before United States Senate Foreign Hear tions Committee was that after Mr. Lord George's statement in Parliament“ Miq Philip

Kerri

the Prime Minister's tay, had called

Mr. Blogize on him (Mr. Bullfte).

and

action

his chief' affirmed that he had gone to Russis

taking with him suggestions from. Mr. Kerr containing terms upon which peace with the Bolshevists might be an sidered, an

and that Lenin sent back pro which virtually tallied with the conditions laid down by Colonel Hostin

nd Mr.

Mund" said Mr. Bullitt

explained, to the Committee, that when Mr. Lloyd George got home intending to recommend favourable action on the Soviet proposal, ho found that. Lord Northcliffe and r Winston Churchill had rigged UP

Con servative majority which

ich intended to slay him if he did so.

The first denial was from Paris, and in

following terms:-Reïter a "chri pondent is authorized to state that account given by the American, Bullitt to the Senate Committee on eign Relations of private convers between himself and Lloyd Ged

Mr. Philip Kerr (the Prime Min ter's secretary), en r reported in York telegrams printet

and

morning, it s tissus of lies

Later in the day the follo ment was also issued in London Press

ces Association is th

authorized to:

that the reports uppertag yesterday of conversations suggested Mr. Bullitt to have taken place between the Prime Minister, Mr. Lloyd George,f and himself are entirely unfounded:

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Hongkong, November 28th, 1918.

M. ROUET DE JOURNEL,

Manager.

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