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CHILDREN'S PARTY

AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

1.

17th inst. This afternoon the Governor (Sir Matthew Nathan) was "At Home" to his younger friends, at Government House, when 140 happy, small- |

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18,

enemy. ".

HONGKONG VOLUNTEER | in a variety of ways—by means of range foding ↑ bringing oblique and enfilade fire to bear on the

RESERVE ASSOCIATION. INTERESTING LECTURE ON FIRE TACTICS

17th inst

instruments, by trial volleys, by maps and by estimation pure and simple. Rango finding plements and maps cannot be easily used except at the commencement of an engage ment; cousiquently ranges must be found by barne in mind that ineffective fire or r'areful observation of fire. It must always be than useless, because it encourages the enemy

known and some definite object pointed out to fire can only be effective when the renzo' fire at.

At the close of the lecture, the gallant young

1905.

"THE LAND OF THE SETTING

SUNN

ITS PEOPLE, CUSTOMS AND TRAGEDIES.

17th inst.

A CANDID TRIKE:

SI

aith inst..

ing faces lined up to greet their kindly host. interesting lecture on "Fire Tactics" was given and disheartens the man who deliver it; and capable than yourself of knowing the truth of | lightfully interesting and most instructive lec.ity to await developments. Nor hade long to

·CONCENTRATED. FIRE.

His Excellency was assisted in the entertain ment of the little ones, by Mrs. F. H. May, Mrs. Villiers Hatton, Mrs. Gershom Stewart, Miss Noel, and Mrs. John Hastings. The ball room, with its approaches, had been tastefully decorated with flags palms, and potted plants, elegantly arranged by Mr. J. Masters, of the Public Works Department, and Inspector Ritchie, stationed at Government House, and hore the youngsters, after henfty welcome from His Excellency, played all sorts of indoor games until the tea-bell rang when, as a signal for them to be go down to the supper room, where rows of tables had been very atixactively laid out with all sorts of dainty things. Sounds of rejoicing and general merciment were to be heard on every side, while and after the cannonading of exploding bonbons,

Lieutenant Fiennes said: the subject of had ceased and the happy youngsters secured

his lecture is one I have found great the quaint cap", masks and jewellery, which

lifficulty in dealing with, inasmuch as so unny considerations are involved in the "Tom Smith's" best contained, they were led back to the Theatre Royal Government

orm "Fire Tactics. The expression itself is House, at the end of the ball room, and there

not definite. All tactics are fire tactics in a ware met by par. nts and friends to the number certain sense because tactics are generally un- of about 120 Then began the pire de rests-erstood to mean the manoeuvring of troops into tance of the evening. After ail had taken their positions from which their fire will have the senta, in gleeful anticipation of the "good aximum effect upon the enemy with the show" in store for them, the curtain rose, and minimum of losses to themselves. Fire Tactics ficting a high percentage of loss in a given could be formed. They say a field gun does that it is difficult to discern what lies beneath.

FIRE TACTICS.

cenes from "Alice in Wonderland, and the more restricted sense may be taken to fairy play "Prince Riquet, and the Princess can the method of application of the different Radiant, were very prettily acted by a bevylescriptions of fire to suit the varying phases and requirements of an engagement, offensive er defensive. It is as far as possible in this sense i propose to try and deal with the subject. All manœuvres in the presence of the enemy have but one end in view, namely, the acquisi- tion of positions from which fire in greatest lume, and more accurately directed than the enemy's can be brought to bear. This end is attained by a variety of means the most im sortant of which are as follows-intelligent use of ground, mutual support,“ selection of objective, correct estimation of ranges, careful

of dainty little maidens, it correct costumes, consisting of Misses Stella, Phoebe, Iris, and Dione May, Greita Bunny, Marjorie Berkeley, Nancy Playfair, Gerty and Hetty Tomes, Aileen Hastings, Reuira Bentinck, Jean Roberts and Sylvia Rose, under the stage. managership of Mis. John Hastings, who had also carefully and painstakingly instructed the Juveniles in the histrionic art, which made the plays a con plate success. After the cur tain had fallen on the last scene, all the little "Fairies" came down from the stage, and

· bservation at fire, concentration of fire,

DESCRIPTION OF FIRE EMPLOYED,

out a parcel containing some twenty doren table-knives, and the man who had received

them from him. The receiver was then also arrested, and the pair of them placed before, Mr. J. H. Kemp, At the Magistracy, this morn......... ing, charged respectively with the theft of the knives, and receiving stolen goods. They were

teen stolen from the as, Glenford, which has hard labour. The goods were discovered to have

now left the harbour, and they now await proof

f ownership. не

THE IMPEACHMENT OF STOESSEL.

tween Shanghai people and the many Russian officers, naval and military, now waiting here for steamers to take them home, that we do not get more detailed accounts of what has been going on inside Port Anbur. What Stoeisel did that Dr. Morrison's telegram has not met with an indignant denial, yet remains a mystery. But it appears that long before Stoessel reaches Russia a telegram will have arrived there from the combined force of Russian Admirals and enerals in the East protesting against his cop. duct and demanding an inquiry into it. The truth must come out. men say, the fortress ought not to have yielded for two more months, although it was not ready for war when the siege commenced and for that also General Stoessel must be held responsible.

afficer was long and loudly applauded.

Yesterday morning a Chinase detectiva, was The Chairman said --Your Excellency, Gentlemen-l know we shall all accord to the

patrolling the road at Yaunati, when lying by the side of the thorou hfare, below a bamboo Under the auspices of the above Association,

capable and interesting lecture just delivered to lecturer a very beatty vole fthanks for the most

fence, he saw a big bundle which he discovered which now can boast of 136 mambers, a mosí

At the Union Church Literary Club last contained several dozen new table knives. The As he has said, Sir-and no one in more vening, Mr. P. H. Holyoak delivered a de-elective immediately hid himself in the vicin in the City Hall last evening, by Lieutenant Fiennes of the Royal West Kents, and followed

what he said the subject be has dealt with is ture on "Morocco: its people, customs, and wait, for in a very short time a launch came with the closest attention by some fifty or sixty

a very complex and difficult ont. Ho ragedies," and lilustrated his subject with a long, and from it landed a coolie who went members of the Association who were present.

seems to me to have a thorough knowledge number of beautiful limelight views. Having straight to where the parcel lay, and was pro Sir Henry 5. Berkeley occupied the chais, and The question of concentrated versus dis. of that which be has undertaken to do, briefly dealt with the geographical situation of ceeding to remove it to the launch when the was supported by H. E. the Governor (Sir Mat thew Nathan, R.E., K.C.M.O.) Hon. Mr. Gericentrated fire means, the fire of individuals shown that he bestowed considerable careThe extreme West, or The land of the setting of all those knives from, and to account for parsed fire is one of great imponance Cop and in the lecture he delivered he has the country whose name, he said, signifies detective stepped up, and asked him where he hom Stewart, Bon, L., A. W. Dames-Lawrence,

on what he laid before us for our instruction. Sun," Mr. Holyoak took his audience on an

bis actions. "I stole them from a steamer," Rev. C. II. Hickling, Messrs. E. A. Hewett, W, and units, often widely separated, directed on one common object, such as that portion of

One or two of his remarks were most particular imaginative tour through some of the principni sald the man," but another man has a lot H. Trenchard Davis, H. H. J. Gompens, J. 1.

the enemy's position against which the decisively interesting to me as a member of this towns of this strange and little known country. Bore, and I will take you to him." The detec Wichael, A. Seth, Highy and many others.

tive and his charge then proceeded up the The Chairman briefly introduced the Lec-attack is to be pushed homa: or as I said be- Association, formed by yourself for the purpose Entering El Araich on a market day one found turer, who illustrated his most important points fore, some object which e, at the moment, of of standing op in case of need to assist those plenty to interest and to amuse. As though street to a house in which the coolic pointed

in vivid contrast to the pictures of the narrow by capably drawn diagrams which he most cavalry on the flank or a general counter the firing line. He has shown us that the firing and crooked lanes which pass for streets great tactical importance, such as an attack by who will in the first instance be brought into lucidly explained..

attack. The object in fighting is of coume

line must depend altogether upon the assistance strewn with offal and thick with dust, through the destruction of the opposing force. The

which can be given to it by those in which they had come up from the steam more thoroughly this is done the quicker support and in reserve. Should the time ever er, we hear almost with relief, he said, will the campaign be brought to a conclusion. come when our services will be needed, they he discordant yells of Arabs, Moore, and will be in the reserve, and I feel sure when Negroes, the braying of mules, the grunt proportion to the space of time in which they effective supports to those in the firing line. and the blesting of sheep. It is market day, The moral effect of losses in battle is in direct that time does come, we will be found to being of camels, the neighing of horse convicted and fined $100 each, or three months' Are inflicted Troops whose morale is high en- ough to stand a loss of 50 per cent, spread over In another direction this body of men can be and the natives from the neighbouring villager have come into Dardiche, as trading steamers several hours fighting, will be utterly de- most usefully employed-I make the sugges

know it, to dispose of their varied water. moralized if that percentage of loss is inflicted tion for Your Excellency's professional con- on them in, say, 30 minutes. I will now try sidelon-that is with respect to the question notice with mingled interest and disgust, a and show how concentrated fie assists in in of Maxim gun rapid firing. It seems to me butcher auctioning his wares, which are so we are a body out of which a machine section completely covered wtih innumerable Hies, time. To illustrate this point, I will quote from Colonel Mayne's book "The Infantry not require any great physical exertion, so we, Upon inquiry we learn it is camel ment and Weapon and isement is correct that, under that direction (laughter). It requires coolpeas, diseased for work, the prospect of such food is

as no camel is destroyed for food until too. I shows how little intercourse there is be as veterans, should not have much, difficulty in Suppose the sintement

not enticing. Having referred to other kinds field conditions of firing an ordinary man will calmness and judgment, which comes from old fire on the average 30 shots before he will hit 66, and to accuracy of vision, that we will if food offered for sale by the butcher, the lecturer proceeded to describe the goods in upright enemy at 800 yards. Such a state-soon prove to the world at large we still ment presupposes that the enemy will stand Possess. After we have had a little practice sold by shoemakers, the "fearful and wonderful" dishes of sweets to be seen in the market and still in the open long enough for the 30 rounds with the new rifles, with which Your Ex- to be fired at him; but this would not happen proficient shots, as we finish us, and became the numerous and varied wares being sold by as the enemy would get 'under cover as 6000

shots, as we will become, it would not uthers dealers "all of whom offered their goods be safe for a general or any of the enemy's in so boisterous a manner, that a timid person as possible; and so to overcome this incon-

officers to bring themselves within our range. might well be excused if he thought they wish venient procedure on the part of the enemy we must make jo men fire at once on the single This one point is certainly clear regarding ed to murder him, instead of sell him their Your Fxcellency's reserves. I beg to move a wares." Indeed, in this country, he explained, fde in the hope that one or more of the 30 bul-hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer, also to

one sees frequent instances of how men will lets will bit him. There are also other great His Excellency the Governor for arranging the all but slay each other for a silver coin, worth advantages to be gained from thus acting,

lecture.

less than a threepenny bit, and the bestowal of namely, that when the man fires 30 rounds at a single foe a very large proportion of his am- The votes having been unanimously accord "backslicesh" upon one of the many beggars who munition supply is expended and he has takened, and acknowledged, the meeting terminated, pester you to death, more often than not pro- some time to do this, whereas when the gomen

vokes a conflict which ends in tragedy. Mr. Holyoak then described the native snake fire together it the same man they have

charmers, the gamblers at the roulette tables, only, expended ne round each and have

and many other interesting scenes in Moorish employed, and ammunition supply, are chiefly Fire if scalered indiscriminately along an obtained the desired result at ence."

life and after taking his audience by the Sul the duties of the officers, but concern the

tan's Palace travelled further inland to Rebar, section and squrd leaders in a lesser degree as effect, but if it is concentrated on one or more enemy's position has the moral or material

a town of white towers and gleaming pinnarets well. I have considered the subject from the objectives, the enemy's morale is shaken ; ond

rising from the hillsides into a pure blue Medi- point of view of a force attacking an enemy in

terranean sky. There was much of interest position. h slight difference which exists

the question of moral effect is a very important

that he had to relate concerning this and many one in war. Sudden and heavy losses inflicted

The first concert, in connection with the on some points from a defenders' point of view, on the threatening portions of his line is the newly formed Philharmonic Society, took place give in these few brief extracts from his lec other towns which we regret being unable to I will, if time permius, deal with later. In- telligent use of ground is necessary he

surest way of weakening the defence, and these last evening at the Theatre Royal, when H.E.

ture. Referring to the slave auctions which losses can only be inflicted by concentrated fire, the Governor (Sir Matthew Nathan) was pre take place in almost every town of any size in casio troops cannot be brought into the The next heading, that of "description of fire sent at what proved a most successful begin the land, he said that, originally coming from necessary positions to secure superiority of fire unless the conformation of the ground Slow, Rapid and Ma, naise, and also the des- Society. It is to be regretted that the attend. en al rich, most of them from Timbuctoo, employed," embraces the different rates of fire ning to what we hope will prove a prosperous be carefully considered, all cover afforded must

cription of fire with reference to the position ance was not greater, but there was no lack of forty days journey across the blistering wave be utilized in order that Josies may be mini of the firer and the object fired at, that is, enthusiasm, and the various items of a care. ch s of depressionless wastes, reaching on and

less inland sea of sand, with its eternal stret inised and the largest possib'e number of rifles

whether frontal, oblique, enfilade, or reverse fully arranged, and even unbitious pro be available for the final stages-of the attack,

on, past horizon after horizon, with but few and that the demoralization of units con fire, also the nature of the fire whether Volleys gramme, were followed with the keenest

dates between, which few Europeans could The chorus numbering upwards sequent upon heavy losses may be avoided. or what is called "Independent Volleys are delight.

seldom, used now except against Savages who of sixty performers and including the pick bleaching remains of even the children and the cross and live, whitened as it in with the The use of ground is also of importance in

desert themselves, the miserable victims of that Concealing the movements of bodies of troops fight in clase order, and then only at the longer of the Hongkong vocal world, aided by an tuld off to outflank the enemy, and to gain ranges, and for range finding purposes. The equally well selected orchestra, ably directed far-off raid, march, yoked neck to neck things that must result to his country'. impossibility of the fireunit commander making amply sufficient to have ensure a crawled misery, some to fall by the wayside, happy if two great objections against volleys are, the by ME A. G. Ward, should in itself have been

and manacled together a living chain of his men hear the words of command in these audience, and we can only put the paucity of they do, others to be ruthlessly sold to the days of extended under formations, and the fact auditors down to the fact that the community highest bidder as the final goal. Of their that the fire is not accurate, because the in general were in ignorat ce of the great awful sufferings during their terrible journey, men have to fire an the word of command musical treat to be offered The first part of who shall adequately speak?" Mr. Holyoak saw whether they have slained their aim of the programme was of a miscellaneous use of these auction sales and described it to not. On defensive may however principal auraction was the he possible to employ valleys because the men rendering of German's delicious "Gypsy Suite, his audience last evening A middle aged are when entrenched practically shoulder to the concert opening with the two movements

woman sold for the equivalent of £7. to, a child of tender years fetched 3. and a gli of shoulder; and consequently the words of com. Vabe Melancolique" and "Allegra di

13, a pretty dark-eyed damsel with graceful mand can be heard, Volleys have certain ad- Bravura" whilst the "Menuetic" and the

From this scene of Yet the pictures brought out of the havoc and ranlages--they admit of perfect control of fire, Tarantilla closed the first part. The figure brought 15. rapid change of of lective and sighting, and of orchestra proved itself quite equal to a really tragedy the lecturer passed to the interior of desolation wrought in Port Arthur by the 11, a Moorish prison where many forms of inch shells make one wonder are not these the ammunition expenditure) but these advantages masterly presentment of the four difficult, ever-tonure are practiced amid surrounding troubled words of men, who have endured description of fire generally employed is what plaudits. Miss K. Brown made her appear do not ontweigh their disadvantages. The varying themes, and elicited the loudest of the most harrowing description, and much, and who feel unable to endure more.

thence to the corridors of the cloth bazaars, we call "Independent." a term which is rather ance as a violiniste and evinced the posses-

Was it really possible for the fortress so stormed on through the tortuous windings of the pottery to resist? And had it not been surrendered come the murmurs of the prostrate believers, of the thousands upon thousands of wounded? is terrible to pictures of them, men tion, implore, with bated breath the mercy of with their faces swollen like huge bladder by the lost thigh. On passing through the Soho, a burning, men with a leg gone, and an arm man tall and bony is seen squatting playing on a confused mass; one, an officer, who had

ofter each had received present from His Excellency, lined up behind te tables loaded with gifts, which ran down two sides of the

I think the best plan is to consider each of room, and assisted, like firy podmothers; to these separately so far as possible, but before distribute the presents to the niher children, doing so I would mention that-Intelligent until each one present had received a choice use of ground, mutual support, selection of and suitable gift according to his or her age. objective, estimation of ranges, observation of These presents His Excellency bad had carefire, concentration of fire, description of fire fully selected and sent out from England especially for this function, and a very dainty and choice selection it was, the articles being suitable for all tastes and ages, and as their bestowal had been most carefully pre-arranged, each child got "just the very thing I wanted "1 In the meantime chairs were removed, and then dancing commenced, the young trippers enter Ing into the thing with great zest, and a most enjoyable party is in full progress as we go to press. The music throughout the evening is being kindly provided by Miss Alice Berkeley, who untiringly presided at the piano all the afternoon.

A GRUESOME EXHIBIT

PRODUCED IN COURT.

13th inst.

This morning a strange tale was unfolded at

positions unseen from which coveting can be the Magistracy, where Sergeant Appleton ap employed. Matual Support is; I need hardly peared to prosecute two men for causing sny, essential to success. In "Infantry Training grievous bodily harm, and attempting to rob igos," section 213, you will find the following by violence. It appears that Pang Hing was a "It will'seldom be practicable to move over creditor of the mistress of fishing boat No. open ground within the limits of effective fire 5968, to the extent of $180, and on Saturday ie, 1400 yards unless the advance of one part of went on board to collect his debt. But the the firing line is covered by the fire of the remain- dame had not the wherewithal to Riquidate her der; and in all cases when opportunity offers liability, and so Pang Hing announced his in- the advance should be sided by the fire of tention of "camping right there," till he got troops and machine guns specially told off for his money. He then proceeded to make him the purpose." "Combined Training" 1902 self quite comfortable and at home, "chowing

also tells us that" The advance of an attack his share of the old dame's store, and sleeping force should always be covered by the fire ing the night on board. Yesterday morning, of other troops, infantry as well as artillery. shortly after two o'clock, Pang was rudely Not only must the commander make arrange awakened by two members of the crew, armed respectively with a hatchet and wooden bar. positions and also ard during the progress of an

ments for the covering fire in his initial dis

which he must give to them, The boat was

to squads and groups must endeavour to

HONGKONG PHILHARMONIC

SOLIRTY.

OPENING CONCERT.

17th inst,

Division, the best troops there, with the idea He it was, who sent away the Third of himself commanding them, knowing that General Smirnoff had been appointed to take his place. Then it seems the Car vacillated and, having sent Smirnoff there. to take the principal "command, in the end allowed Stoessel to retain in. Intrigues of ladies people murmur as with ourselves in the Boer war, Smirnoff sat to work at once on into a position to defend itself. And Stoessel? very considerable works for putting the fortress toessel, we are told, made his speech about the sen on one, side and the enemy on the

other, and no possibility of escape a speech that seems to have especially inspired with disgust his Russian heaters,

One infamy it is evident that toesse) did, not commit, he was not bubed with foreign gold to connive at his country's degradation, for not even in the hot indignation of the pro what he should have done even in tiis jealousy sent moment is this hinted at. But he neglected of others is accused of having purposely done disadvantage.

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feelings of men who do not know why they have been overcome

A great deal must be allowed for the angry

telegram sent by the united Generals and But there remains the Admiralso the Czar, it is impossible wondering in what positionmpe cible to hel is, when he receives it. Possibly Stoessel never will be punished. But hanging is what the Russians lingering in Shanghai teem to think would alone meet the case.

These men said he had much money with him engagement, but leaders of all ranks down misleading. Inde endent firing implies that sion of really remarkable talent by her streets, and past the great Mosque, whence might not a holocaust as well have been made then under way in Deep Water Bay, proceed supply at all stages of the fight this ence to any superior authority, choosing his own difficult "Capriccio," whilst Mrs. Powell who who in the frenzy of a wild religious exhalta

ing to the fishing ground. ang protested that he had no money with him, when the two men, without wasting any time la Argument, proceeded to do him up generally. With the hatchet they laid open his right arm, which was cut to the bone. Turning

shoulder with a deep gash, and also his left

their attention to his face, they sliced off the half of his upper lip. The boat was then close to Yaumati, and the mistress of the boat land ed and reported the occurranca Police Station, and stated that she and another woman heard Pang crying out "save life," and they went and found Lo Po Sheng and Lo Li assaulting him, and they pulled the men off. Sergeant Appleton then went to the boat with the women and arrested the men pointed out by them as Pang's assailants, while he had Pang removed to the Government Civil Hos pital for treatment. As he was unable to at- iend Court to prosecute the case was remand: ed, pending the result of his injuries. The hatcher, the wonder bar, and the slice of the lip cut off with the hatchet, were all produced Es evidence in support of the charges,

THE HOLLYWOOD ROAD HOLOCAUS7.

13th inst."

all-importans principle of mutual support." You will see by this what stress is laid upon combined action on the part of different units

on the part of commanders of all ranks, as

and reserves. This will demand considerable

to

ing of Dr. Villiers Standford's musical sesting of Tennyson's famous ballad "The Revenge, the large and exceptionally well balanced chorus performing the cantata to nimost per fection. We can only hope that the next with a greater measure of public support. concert given by the Fociety will meet

MR. D. R. LAW

'OF MEGARA, BUTierfield anD SWIRE'S.

Mr. Law, one of the head boses In the

ing eyes, as if demanding fiercely, "I had but one life. Who-what had the right to trans. form my one life into this misexy so to remain maimed-mutilated-all the rest of my days- and I so young, and so strong?"

each man is firing on his "own" without refer playing of Gade's somewhat lengthy and farget, rate of fire and rage in her of course contributedon the pianoforte Chopin's Ballade is not the case. He is only independent within A fat," with exquisite taste and feeling was regard to the moment at which he pulls the obliged to appear again, when she gave a to atlain one common end. To ensure this trigger. The abject to be fired at is pointed dainty mosteau with infinite charm. There { rom-com and a reed instrument, while phers, I already been wounded three times, dying of

the leader, the range is given, and the ware only two sole vocalists, Surgeon Ross, rate of fire required is ordered. Individual" R.N., and Mrs. Maitland, both of whom were well as a perfect knowledge of the effects of would, I think, be a better term. The great in excellent voice and sang their respective wie wild sometimes rise to a piercing advantage of this description of fire is, that the numbers Cavatina from Gounod's "Faust, and whistle. Suddenly the man kneels down and The object of this covering fire is chiefly to fire and the pawers of the weapon employed. firer is not obliged to press the trigger until Allitsen's new song A Song of Thanks-plunging his hand in o basket, withdraws it with a cobra in his hand, which he waves in demoralise the enemy, and spoil his aim at

the sights come on, consequently much greater giving in the very best of taste. The the air. The serpent twists round his arm and the Yaumati that portion of the force which is actually mov. accuracy is obtained than when firing volleys. second part was devoted the render- the crowd recoils as he walks past. The co-

Surely, wars must cease soon for want of ing forward. In the majority of cates it will With the present pattern Lee Enfield Rifle we

bra coils all over the man, whe finally seizes

men ready to serve as food for powder. If only- be found impossible to definitely locate a well have three rates of fire, viz; slow, which means

its tail in his mouth, infuriating the animal those politicians, who make the mistakes that concealed enemy until the shorter ranges are

very deliberate fire say 3 and 4 shots per

which again and again fiercely attacks him, cause war, could be set to fight it out! But reached, consequently effect must be sought for minule, rapid, which is the highest rate con-

till the bood flows freely from the wounds.

now there are so many poor 'men who cannot rather by showers of bulleis falling on, and sistent with accuracy to be obtained from single

Replacing the cobra the about his position, than by individual good aid of all. A difference will exist when we

loading, and magazine, which is the most ra

man takes from help themselves. "I thought war was horrible another basket a large python, and allows it before I ever saw it," says one man, "And shooting against a visible target. It is obvious

to enfold him with its ponderous coils, while receive the new Ridle, which is a charger.

now! And now that I have seen it I know it is therefore that the beavier the fire the more loading weapon and unprovided with a cut off.

he dances in frenzied fashion until he finally far more horrible than I ever fancied-oh! but likely it is to disconcert the defenders and

falls insensible, the man and the serpent one far" One mystery still remains; how it should be spoil their aim. Fire used to cover troops

The tactical employment of the different rates

hideous mixed mass while the delighted crowd possible for any fighting man to issue such a advancing over open ground should be of great normal rate in the earlier stages of the attack of Are is soon dealt with. Slow fire is the

shower coins at his feet. Ten days travelling last order as that alleged to be General Stock- authority during the time the advancing troops and on all occasions when a crushing fire is

through, for the most part uninteresting coun are exposed to the fire of the defenders, the

sel's of Jan. 2nd, and translated in the Che. try, save for distant glimpses of the Atlas fon Daily News of 25th Jan. Surely never not imperative. Its use is necessitated by the fre being changed to a slower rate or discon-

need of economizing ammunition and of ob

Mountains 13,000 feel high, the exploration of before has a General issued such a lengthy tinued altogether on their reaching cover and

which has been prevented by the lawlessness order. The nations, even in September, wers opening fire themselves. This assistance by Jaining accuracy of fire at long ranges, Rapid means of fire should be rendered by portions fire must be used to cover the advance of wongkang office of the China Navigation Co. of the chief inhabiting them, these mountains astonished that we were able to hold out of the firing line to other portions of the 100ps at the shorter ranges over open ground, white set by the southbound alone, he said, are worth the journer to Morocco without support from the outside. Indeed, it same body as well as by the supports against that portion of the enemy's position it starar Chile is taking a tour through to see. Morocco cannot be described, it must is an exeptional record:" "Only you glorious be seen More ghosts should stalk and more soldiers of the Crar, could have so endured." 19 intended to assault, to repell counter-attacks, Australian ports and is bound thence to South

hundred The further hearing of the charges of araon self-sacrifica from the troops rendering the as. /cavalry charges, and against good targets Africa, where his company is said to be build-1 mysteries lurk within its walls than the And again "An army more than and murder against Chau Cheung and Tan sistance. Human nature demands that if Smith which are only in view for a short time. In ing up a big connection consequent on their mind of man can conceive. It is a city of thousand strong has been dashed and crushed

the final stages of the attack it is employed recent contract for shipping some thousands of gardens, palm groves, and fruit arbours. against your breasts." Kok, in connection with the Hollywood Road hits you in the eye, you should try and hit with the utmost intensity to prepare for the Chinese for the Johannesburg Mines. Mr. Beyond the wall which surround it, and on If this lengthy document be really General fire, in which so many lives were lost, was Smith instead of retaliating on Jones who is actual assault with the bayonet, Magazine fire Law, says a Port Darwin paper, is described

which heads are nailed after rebellions have Stoessel's last order, to Russian Generals also resumed this afternoon before Mr. Gompertz otherwise employed. Yet this is what has to at the Magistracy, when further evidence was

ba donu when assisting another partion of the should rarely be employed except 15 cases of by a résident who met him as he was passing been quenched there is a land of little shops, I noght to be applied the limitation that it was

where the streets are roofed in overhead with

once wittily suggested should be enforced given which included the testimony of Dr. fire, The fre of the enemy directly in front great necessity. The ten cartridges in the through, as being a keen business man "with

upon all English Generals, namely, never to Hunter who asserted that when he examined must be disregarded, and fire brought to bear magazine of the present Rifle are intended to an intellect like the trunk of an elephant vinus, bamboos or matlings, and here is a

of picking up and retaining tumultuous multitude of whom na census has make a speech, "Up guards.and at them" be a last reserve and should be kept until capable the bodies of three persons found charred in the on that portion of the enemy's line which is their use is imperative. Troops who have the smallest detail, or of grasping the ever been taken. It is a transformation scene being quite enough for a General to say, debris of the fire they were not identified to him most dangerous at the moment to the troops successfully assaulted a line of trenches heaviest and most intricate subject." If a weired dream. One buge watch-tower Happily wo do not hear of that skilful strategist in the usual way. There were no relatives you are assisting. This description of support may find themselves suddenly counter-at-

this definition be correct, Mr. 'Law is rising ip the sky stands in a vast empty space but ill-starred General Kuropatkin making any present but Inspector Gourlay was there, and is of great value, as the fire is oblique and con. woman, Wan Wai Hi, and Wan Wai @bing, reserve and supports if any one left until the they may lose the advantage they have wob Australian ports is probably being taken with this way. The c'esign of the tower is said to gave their names as Chau Ching Chui, the verging. Covering fire must be kept up by the tacked, and if their magazines are empty evidently what the Yankees would term a close to the Great Mosque, and the footstep to each

"cute cuis,” and his prescut trip through of man is almost unheared, for few people pais But one short speech will probably remain

on History's page. When the Japanese offi.' sve been brought from Constantinople. cials were bowing before General Smirnoff at assaulting troops are almost in the enemy's Briefly then, slow fire is the rate now used in the The sergeant interpreter at the Central Po. position; otherwise he might sit safely, under earlier stages of a fight, when accuracy rather an astuts eye to future operations by his com lice Station testified to the men making slate cover to rise and deliver a crushing fire the than intensity is desired. Rapid fire where the pany als wand. He states that his Com. Morocco is African to the core Fez, Tetpen, the railway station taking leave, and politely

That of the first de moment the covering fire ceases, (also may be great accuracy is required, and magazine fire pany is now building an immenso dock In Tangler have Spanish blood in them. It is a begging him to step into the same compart should only be used if absolutely necessary Hongkong, estimated to cost some two millions city of the people, and boasts no aristocracyment in which General Stoessel, was travel. fondant was to the effact that he slept on the directed over against supports),

when the highest possible intensity of fire is stealing. It is being built in accordance with Its sad colours, its air-steeped with mysteryling, there sang out clear and distinct for every. counter in the house and on the night of the

needed in the shortest possible time. The British Admiralty regulations and is presum-its courily ankpowable people, its concealed one standing round to hear the curt reply, fire woke up and found fire in the room and he The best results from good combination can description of fire with reference to the relative ably intended to accommodate the war vessels woman, its mad fanaticism, its magnificent have nothing to do with that General And ran out of the house. He did not set fire to not be obtained unless those, whose duty it is positions of firer of target is very important. of British or any other nationality, as well as stoicism all make their mark upon the English Smirnoff, who had worked day and night upon the house, and did not know that there were

mind and call him back to visit it again when the ramparta stepped in with the common file any kerosine tins in the shop that night. He fire at, at any particular moment in an engage portion of the position to be assaulted is the

to direct the fire, recognise the proper target to The development of enfilade fire against that more peaceful type of graft. »

other places are forgotten. Another chain has who had done their duty, men smarting under always put out the lamps before he went to ment. As a broad role, if there is a choice of ideal which should always be striven for

been forged which binds certain places and the recollection that the first intimation they sleep. When he was woke up by the heat of targets preference should be given to that, Enfilade fire means fire directed, along the A SHOCKING diaster occurred on Monday, 6th countries to a soul, and no link can be broken had received of the to them incredible surren the fire he went out into the street and called which, at the moment, is of the greatest tactical enemy's line from a point in prolongation of it; inst, says the Foochow Daily Hehe, by the since unseen possessions, such as they, are der had been, when a week before they had out "die" and he was arrested, and taken to importance, or that, which from its size and and is particularly effective, as concentration sudden bursting of a boiler on the native-own- among those ibings which no power on saris heard that Madame Stoessel was packing her the station. The second defendant's state position, is likely to suffer the most from the of fire is aided by the concentration of the ed sleam-launch Ting Moi which runs be

can touch, and which can neither be given nor trinks. Does not Mr. Maurice Howlelt tell un

that it is little touches like thle that make. His ment was to the same effect, and he added that fire. No hard and fast rule can be laid down, target; also the defenders' defences are useless tween Yung Mon and Nautal, The number taken away. he was then wearing the same clothes as he only careful observation of the enemy's move if they no longer protect him from the hostile of serious injuries is roughly estimated as at Avote of thanks terminated the proceedings, tory vivid. We can see the great, big General wore on the sight of the fire.

Sinersel with his foolish, unblushing coon. The prisoners were formally committed to tunities of rendering assistance to

ments and constant watchfuluess for oppor bullets. Oblique fire is when the line of fre is least twenty eight, all of which were taken im

tenance siling comfortably in the special com.. other inclined to the front of the target and is only mediately to the Native Hospital for treatment, take their trials at the next Criminal Sessions.

bodies of troops, can guide the officers and

less effective than enfilade Sre. Reserve fire Thirteen cases bavo, we haar, proved fatal. We understand that the Talkoo F. C. has partment, and the equally tall and fair, boy N. C. O in deciding which object is, at is, of course, fire directed against the rear of a Fending further inquiries at any rate we can entered a protest against the Naval Yard who, spare, wary faced General Smirnoff erect the moment, of the greatest importance. position, while frontal fire, the least effective of only remark that from the outward appearance it is alleged, have been playing non-eligible though crowded among his brothers ( arms in For fire to be effective. it is necessary that all, is when the line of fire is perpendicular to of several similar launches one might readily men. A meeting of the N. Y. Shield Com another, only the planking of a compartment the range of the object fired at should be fairly the front of the target. The important thing expect repelitions of such occurrences. If they mitten will take place on Wednesday at 5.39 and a fierce hate between them.Mt Archi Accurately known. This knowledge is obtained, to remember is, to seife every opportunity bi | are sound they are overcrowded.

p. to consider the protest.

bald Liule in Shanghat Meren'yo

the child,

ments after their arrest.

QUARANTINE restrictions are still in force Against Shanghai owing to the prevalence of grall-pox at that port,

BELECTION OF TARGET.

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