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The Hongkong Telegraph.

October 29th, 1912, Temperature a.m. 79, p.m. 83; Humidity...54, 57.

No. 8980

颗一廿月九年子壬

THE WAR IN THE BALKANS.

ON THE EVE OF A DECIDING BATTLE.

ALLIED FORCES HEMMING IN THE TURKISH TROOPS.

(Reuter's Service To The "Telegraph.")

London, October 20.

Router's correspondent at Con.

stantinople says the Government

is straining every nerve to scoure

a striking success in the coming

big battle with the Bulgarians, which is expected to decide the

war.

SIGNIFICANT APPOINTMENT.

The appointment of the ex- Grand Vizier Hussein Hilmi us

ENEMY DISAPPEARS.

Į battle was expected.

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WEDNESDAY,

TELEGRAMS.

THE WAR.

ATTITUDE OF THE POWERS.

Router's.

Reuior's

at

OCTOBER

TELEGRAMS

ALARMIST SPEECHES.

LORD ROBERTS REPROVED,

Router's

[Service to the "Telegraph."] [Service to the "Telegraph."

London, October 29.

London, October 29. correspondent During question-time in the Vionnn reports that the Premier House of Commons, Mr J. B. apeaking in the Reichsrath, om- Whitehouse, Liberal MP for phasised Austria's peaceful policy and stated that she was working Mid. Lanark, asked if Germany

in

Sir Edward Grey replied the negative, and added that he deprecated the suggestion that either Government would make representations about unwise and

WEATHER PORNGANY

FAIR Barometer 29.95

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October 20th, 1911, Temperature a.m. 75, p.m., 74; flumidity.73 73.

986. PIR ARSUM Sials Core 10 Curri,

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TELEGRAMS.

TELEGRAMS.

NEWS FOR BUSY HEN.

CAPT. BRINKLEY DEAD.

THE TIMES" TRIBUTE.

Router's [Service to the " Telegraphe:""]

London, Ontober 20

The Times publishor a long aympathetic neorology of Cap Lain Brinkley, its late correspon dent at Tokyo.

HOME RULE.

TELEGRAMS.

'LEGISLATIVE INSANITY." THE NEWS CONDENSED.

Reviter's

{Service to the "Telegraph."] London, October 20.

The Turkish Government is straining every nerve to secure a striking success in the coming big battle with the Bulgarians, which is expected to decido the

war.

The House of Commone de- bated, the first sub-section of Clause 5 of the Home Rule Bill. which provides for Irish con The Powers aro energotioally The Opposition vigorously view to necerinining the opinions |conducting pourparlera with Ca ahs of the liesl-known journalisja in te The vanguard of the Servinhould use her influence at the regarding a recent speech deliver Far Ea i isting for very in my year denounced the clause, Mr. Bul- of the different Governments re

in agreement with the Powers and had made any repraestations The late Ospt Frank Brinkly was trol of the Constabulary. army effected a junction with the proper moment to assist towards ed by Lord Roberts wherein heben Tokyo are pendent of the four desuribing it as Legis-garding evalual intervention in

"Ti xam?" and "obce 1881 bean pro-lative insanity,"

in the Balkans. Bulgarians, aud entored Latip the early termination of the con-

Ho referred to discussed the yesterday, having passed right flet-(Cheers).

prospects of war

An amendment to delete the prietor and editor of the "¿ pan Mail." through the Pass of Ovecopolye the widely expressed wish for with

Germany and

urged Formerly he commuted theoyal clauso was rejected by 300 votes

The combined movements of and Platoun without sighting the peace under any circumstances, strenuously the adoption of com- Arlier in Japan, and in 1471 be to 200.

beanno Prizelpal Instrutor at the

The remainder of Olauso 6 and the Greek, Serving and Bulgariun enemy, although desperate and said Austria's policy was not pulsory srvICO.

Marine Anillery Collge in ko. the whole of Clause 0 were then armies are now arresting atten aggressive, but no European

inter he wo appristel Professor of Power could adopt a poling of

| the whole of the Turkish forces ia poace at any price, however peace

atestas at the Imperol Engineer adopted by the aid of the closuretion; they mean the encircling of

Macedonia. fully intentioned it might be.

ing College in the Japanee capital, and without discussion. absequently devoted hiinel, wholly to Reuter barns that the Powers

purnal-m. He was forceful writer зго energetically conducting

and a gifted scholar, and among his pourparlors with a view to sacer-

remarkably complete anese-English Diethany. Te Inte different Governments regarding not controlling the policy of imper renferred on him the Thind

ventual intervention in the the

Governments (Ministerial Orders of the rising Rant WHAT DOES IT PORTEND ?

Snored Treasure, and while dreamed was Balkans. The point is emphasis cheers.)

na his deathbed the now Emperor that although the military opera-

honoured him with 'ti e Saound der of tions have so greatly changed the

the Rising Bun. How 71,yes a di *ge] Powers regarding united netion remains unaltered. They are working in complete harmony, but naturally a final decision illa until a decisive action has regarding intervention is impon

boon fought.

Later.

The junction of the Serviang

Ambassador to Vienna is con-and the Bulgarians at Istipining the opinions of the provocative speeches by persons

a

sidered significant in view of post-war solllement. I will be accompanied by Fahred din Boy, one of the l'enco delegates to Ouchy.. Honco it may be regard- ed as a special mission."

ROUMANIAN PRECAUTIONS.

followed on the Servian occupa tion of Kuprili, whence the Turks

gain retired in disorder.

UNCONFIRMED REPORTS, Reuter's correspondent at Sofinaspect of affairs, the policy of the wires unconfirmeil reports that the Bulgarian cavalry have cut the communications between Router's correspondent at Bukud that they niso captured Adrianople and Constantinople harost say that though the Laileburgas and Demotika.

that the Roumanian Army is mobilising is officially denied, the Ministry has decided

rumour

to set aside Iurge credits for Army purposes, in caso mobili- sation is necessary.

BULGARIAN ADVANCE.

The

'Reichspost" (Vienna) states that the Bulgarings have made steady progress against the Turkish fold army, and have

It is believed that tho Turks are constructing earthworks on the river Ergene, to the West of Babaeski, with the intention of making a stand..

IMPORTANT CONFERENCE,

Reutor's correspondent

at

Rioka states that the British Mininor and the Montenegrin Foreign Minister have arrived from Cetinje and had a long audience with King Peter.

The Bulgarian General Papri-

blown up a railway bridge over kaff, his arrived at the Montone- the river Tolorlu, batworn Lule-grin headquarters. Burgas and Constantinople.

MONTENEGRIN SUCCESS.

The Montenegrins yesterday took Plovlje in Novobazar.

TURKS DEMORALISED. Part of tho Turkish garrison nt Adrinuplo has retrouted to

EX-SULTAN APRIVES. Dimotika, and the remainder are already cut off. They are de-

Reuter's correspondient of Con- moralised, and have sustained heavy losses, a whole regimentatantinople states that ex-Sulton Abdul Hamid arrived lust even- Burrendoring in the last sortia.

A message from Reuter's cor. ing. Oroat secrecy was observed respondent at Sofia says that the regarding his movements and he Balgarians have captured Kresna was conductal to one of the

Bosphorus Paluces. Pass, in the Strumi Valley,

The Dulgarians hayo occupied Bunarhissar, whither the Turks! had retired from Kirk Kilisech.

DECISIVE BATTLE

EXPECTED.

A TURKISH REPORT.

Nazim Pasha telegraphs that the Bulgarians Inst so severely at Kirk Kilisel that they have been unable to resume the offensive. The Turkish forces, on the other

A telegram from Renter's cor-hand, have gained in strength and at Constantinople numbers and are confidently respondent states that the Minister for War awaiting a decisive batile. haa telegraphed that he is most satisfied with the position of the Turkish forces. He expecta aj decisive battle two days hence,

SERVIAN CAPTURES.

THE TURF. CAMBRIDGESHIRE STAKES.

London, October 20. The probable starters and jokeys for the Cambridgeshire takes, to be run at Newmarket 10-morrow over a distance of one mile one fucking, are:

Whisk Broom, (Mahor). Long Set, (ligg-). Eon Boy, (Higgs).

Maiden Erlegh. (Wootton). Mustapha, (Robbins). Manwalf; (Wheatley)..

Lince Cheat, (Walter Griggs) Brancepeth, (Clark). Grammont, (Donoghue). Adam Bede, (Toy), Balismo, (Sharp). Sobieski, (Whulloy). Wise Symon. (Dullor). Hamerton, (Herbort). Morrad, (Ringstead). Kinsella, (Wilson). Driumore, (W. Huxley). Oliver Goldsmith, (myth). Sucy Vixen, (Buckley). Bryony, (Cooper): Outram, {11, March).

THE BETTING. The betting is as follows:-

9. to 1 Lance Chest, 0 to 1 Eton Bov.

9 to 1 Maison Erlegh." 10 to 1 Khmella. 100 to 8 Outrum. 100 to 7 Brancepeth. 100 to 6 Minwolf. 100 to 6 Lang Set. 100 to 6 Mustapha, 18 to 1 Modred, 18 to 1,Homerton.

SALE OF WORK.

Beautiful Display by French

Convent Orphins.

works wss

MIXED MARRIAGES.

BILL PASSES COMMONS.

London, October 29. The House of Commaus passed

The annual sale of work of the French Convont was hold 'in the City Hall to-day. There was a plondid display of fancy, work and embroidery of the latest style; also fussy articles and useful for third reading without a divi objectant moderate prices suitable sion the Bill concerning the for Christmas presents.. The work validity of mixed marriages in was largely done by the orphans, Japan.

who aro local Chinese and are, many of them, blind and infirmi,

work.

EX-CONVICT LABOUR.

(Continued from Page 5.)

A ROYAL AUDIENCE.

London, October 29. Sir Edward Groy was on Monday, after his interviews with Col. Eesly and Mr. Churchill, received in audience by the King,

THE TSAREVITCH,

London, October 29,

The House of Commons has adopted Clause 5. of the Home Rulo Bill, providing for sventual Erisli control of the Constabulary, an amendement to delete being rojected by 308 votes to 209.

Turkish accounts say that the Balgarians lost so hoavily in the taking of Kirk Kilisach that they have been unable to resume the offensive, while on the other hand the Turks bavo gained in strength and numbers.

The Austrian Promier has stated that Austrian policy in re- The condition of the Trevitchgarding to the Balkon crisis fa not aggresive, but no European is normal; both the temperature Power could adopt a policy of and the awelling are decreasing peace at any price, however though slowly.

pencofully intentioned it might

be,

NEWS FOR BUSY MEN. In the House of Commons, Mr.

TELEGRAMS.

THE NEWS CONDENSED.

The Turkish Army retreating

Acland said the Government re- gards, the negotiations between China and the Sextuple Group as morely in abeyance, and that the Group still holds that: China is' bound by the agreement con- olutled on March 9 and reaffirmed on May 17.

Replying to a question whether Germany had made any repre- |sentations regarding a recent

Lady May in opening the bazaar anid:-Indias and Gentle- men,It is not at all necessary for ma to remind you of the good work done by the French Convent and the heaviest rainfall any in Ilongkong. We have knows one day for the previous ten years it for many years and the good was only six inches. This may work is still going on to-day, and give you some idea of tho extent from Uekub has surrendered to I hope you will do all you can by of damage that was done. the Serviane, who captured 23 making logo purchases to help "It is these sort of weather guns. on the good work, I have much conditions that give us so much pleasure in opening the side of trouble with our enginners. A At Ferizovitch the Servians "peech of Lord Roberts', Sir Ed. really good man may come out have captured 15 quick-ficers, ward Groy replied in the nega- The following wore the stall- to us from the Cornell Sohoal 4,000 rifles and great quantitiesire and deprecated the sugges

tion that other Government of mings, or some other of of ammunition.

would. make ropresentations Refreshment stall:-Mrs. Ball our big American institutions.

After his interviews with Col. about unwise and provocative ssisted by the Misses, May, Mra and it takes him at least two Irwin, Mrs. . Bird, Mra. Pat-years to accustom himself to the Sealy and Mr. Charobill, Sir Ed-preches by pereons not control- Honden, Mrs.St. John, Miss Tomes, abnomal climatic conditions: ward Gray was received in auling the policy of the Govern Miss Topham.

He has to learn all over again,dience by the King. especially with regard to the setting of concrete, the sudden looda on dry river hade, and a thousand other annoyances that constantly retard our work.

|holders:-

Stall L-Mrs. Maitland, as Histor by the Misses Gordon, Mrs. Hunter, Mre. Churohill, Mrs Harvey.

Stall -Mrs. Tomos, assisted by Mrs. Gregory, Mr. Ram, Mrs, Hastings, Mra. U. Hancock.

Lecable.

The House of Commone has passed for its third reading the Bill concerning the validity of 'mixed marriages in Japan.

menta,

LOCAL.

A woman who was knocked, down by a tramcar in Des Vœux Bond yesterday has been removed to hospital.

A man was fined $50 at the "We are making electrical

Police Court, to day, for being: The Sorvians have taken alin unlawful possession of opium. advancement, franchises for many plants on the various islande number of important towns and Stall III (French) Almo.

bing granted every month." have gained control of the entire Berindongue assistol by Mms

Speaking of the elections. Mr. railways converging at Uskub. Volpicelli, Frau Vaietzsch, Mrs Hubbell wid :--"I do not know Dickson, Mrs. Harker, Mme much about the elections in The vanguard of the Servian america, saving the fact that Army has affected a junotion Stall IV-Mrs Pollock 03- the belting in NY. is with the Bulgarians and entered nited by Mra Buckmill, Mrs. Ma- to one on Wilson and that, to me, Tatip without sighting the enemy. illius, Mra Stewart, Mrs Pattenden a pretty good sign! I have

Stall V:-Mra. Laminert, assis just received a message to that Steady progress is being made ted by Mrs. H. A. Lammert,offent."

by the Bulgarians against, the Jaeger scratched at 9 o'clock Mrs. A. Wright, Mrs. Chapm Mr. Hubboll is taking his loave Turkish Field Army and they rather sooner than he anticipated have also saptured Kresna Pass. because of the serious illness of his father,

20 to 1 Adam Bedo.

20 to 1 Oliver Goldsmith. 25 to 1 Saucy Vixen. SCRATCHING.'

COMBINED MOVEMENTS.

The combined movements of the Greek, Servian and Bulgarian Armies is now frresting attention. The Greek occupation of the A message from Reater'e cor-Tripotamos defiles makes the respondent at Belgrade nays that capture of Vorris certain. at Ukub, the Turks were torrge Simultaneously the two Bulga-to-day: stricken and abandoned 93 field rian Western Armies are advanc gans and 18 Howitzers. The ing down the valleys of Struma Borvians pursued them toward and Meats towards their objective, the south-east, cocupying along Seros, upon the trunk railway the way various towns which die connecting Thrace with Mace played the white flag.

Later.

CHINESE LOANS. BRITAIN'S FIRM STAND.

London, October 20.

Miss Shaw.

Stall VI-Mrs. Jordan assisted by Mrs. Forsyth, Mra. Schofield Mrs. Worcester, Mrs. Ormiston.

Stall VII-Mr. Chatham, assisted by Mrs. Black, Mrs Blanch, Mr. Gale, Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. J. F. Wright,

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The Peak Burglar came before Mr. E. A. Irving to-lny and was committed to thỏ November Criminal Sessions.

Two men were each fined $500. or in default three months, at the Police Court to-day for being in unlawful possession of opium.

Lance Chest, Eten Boy and Maiden Erlegh are equal favouri- tos for the Cambridgeshire Stakes, CHILDREN'S SPORTS,

to be ran at Newmarket to-day. A man was fined $50 or In. default one month at the Police dosis; sad the Servians are Answering a series of ques

We wish again to remark that

Captain Brinkley, the Times" Court, to-ring for being in unlaw Another Servian Armr cap- pursuing their victorious march tions, in the House of Commons,

Stall VIII (German): the "Telegraph" has opened a correspondent at Tokyo, is dead, ful possession of a big of xios tured 15 quick-firers, 4,000 rides, from Kuprali southwards along went the Chinese loan, Mr. F. D. Detmere, assisted by Mrs. Esubscription list for the sixth and the Times" devotes a long in Queen's Rond West and great quantities of ammuni- thin Vardar valley.

indhardt, Mrs. H. Beyer, Mies Annual Children's Sporis he and sympathetic necrology to Aclaud said the Imperial Govern- tion at Ferizovitch, together with These combined movements

te hold on the ground of the Kow him.

The death in apnounced of Mr. ment regards the negotiations E Hake' 1,000 arnauts. (7)

mean the encircling of the whole between China and the Sextuple American Stall Mr Walker Toon Orioker Club on January 1

John Hughes Lewis, head of the The Servian Army have taken of the Turkish forces in Mace-

Ex-Sultan Abdul Hamid has well-known shipping from of towns on the railway to Uakub, being reinforced by Nazim ance and is not prepared to sup Misses II: Putls, Mrs, Dailen, Mrs the Governor, Sir Henry Ma, arrived at Constantinople, and | Douglas, Ispraik and Co, which Mitravitza and other important donin, preventing them from Group as being merely in aboy assisted by Miss Goodman, the nader the patronage of H. F

port other parties desiring to lend Mo, Hugh K.O.MG. The Trustees invite been conducted with great took place at his residence at money to China, Papers regard. Toy Soll:Mrs Tulloch, as the on-operation of all interested, reorecy to one of the Bosphorus Hythe, Kent, on 28th Inst ing the Sextuple negotiations will sieted by Mrs Cobbe rim we shall be gind to acknowledge Palace. THE ORECIAN ADVANCE.

be laid on the table, to-morrow. art, Mr Addison, Mind Wilkin in our columns and to forward The Sextuple Group, he added, son

all neighbouringtowns surrender Pasha's army from Thrace. ing. They have thus gained

control of the entire railways con-

worging at Uskab,

It is officially announced in

Later.

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