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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

LATEST WAR TELEGRAMS,

quarters.

GERMANS FALL BACK IN PLACES.

CROWN PRINCE'S ARMY IN RETREAT.

ANOTHER BOMB DROPPED ON ANTWERP."

Auxiliary Cruiser Carmanin Sinks German Cruiser.

[Rauter's Sörvice To "The Telegraph."]

EXTRA

HONGKONG, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1914.

BOY SCOUTS.

Stirring Address by Bishop Pozzoni.

On Sunday 60 Scouts of the local troop of Baden Powell Boy Scouts paraded at 6.30 am. Accompanied for the first time by their bugle and drum baud they proceeded to the 7 a.m. Maas at the Cathedral. The Chiel Scout and Scoutmasters were on parade.

At the conclusion of Mass, which was celebrated by the Patron of the troop, Bishop Pozzoni, at the High Altar, the Troop Colours were ceremonially blessed.

The colours consist of the Scouts' National Flag, the Union Jack, and the Troop Colour. This is made of white and gold satin with the badge of the Troop on a blue centre and has om broidered on it în gold the names of the four patrols, Wild Boar, Leopard, Panther, and Reindeer. The Union Jack was carried by Petrol Leader J. Anderson, and the Troop Colour by Second F. L. Silva, the Chief Scout and tho Scoutmaster of the Senior Troop acting as escort.

THE COCKPIT OF EUROPE.

WHY BELGIAN SOIL IS

INVADED.

Germany's Methods for

Outflanking..

The military correspondent of the Daily News, writing on August 4, stared:

Hitherto the question of Ger- man operations through Belgian territory has been deliberately put in the background of our articles on the rar: At any time it is not only politically, but also militarily, delicate ground, and one must tread gingerly on it, and in the past week one has bad to change one's boots for felt alippers, as at the threshold of a powder magazine.

ARMAGEDDON.

Men talk of Armageddon! Has the

World

Lost all her garnered wisdom?

Must we scan

The Devil's legions, Bsn and

Arriere-Ban,

unfurled,

GHINA AND JAPAN.

Their Interests in War. Although the existing Europ ean war will be almost universally

deplored, there are at least two countries, says the New York

KING ALBERT'S SPEECH.

"The Fatherland is In Danger.

King Albert to-day presided over a combined sitting of the Chamber and the Senate, says

Bear challenges with flage of war Oulicok, in which the feeling of the Pall Mall Gazette of August. regret will be blended with a 4. In the course of his address That foolish prince to foolish consciousness of profound relief to the Assembly his Majesty said

prince has hurled,

These countries are Japan and that never since the year 1830. While grinning Glory's pale horse China. Ever since the lusso had the situation been more grave Japaneas War the higher military for the nation, which was

hoads the van,

Everyman

The Coils of Dragon Agony are

curled?

Quicken, ye peoples. Look to it,

ye kinge, Who break an age in pieces for

your play: Please God your vanities will jer

trampling

A alesping giant, and such petty

thinga

As crowns and Caesars shall at intended, at the first favourable

opportunity, to renew the strog

lust make way

Now that formal demands have been made apon Belgiam to allow her eoil to be used by German troops "if necessary," Germany herself has put the question Before mankind's Republic, end-gle for supremacy on the eastern #quarely. The infractions of ing war. neutrality reported are in them--Justin Huntly McCarthy in the selves quite insignificant, but the Daily Chronicle, inclusion of certain parts of Belgium in the Franco-German theatre of war is a very different

matter.

"

New Arm for Light Horse.

Asiatic mainland, and to recover, if possible, the ground that she lost in the campaigns of 1004-5.

of

our!

At

And far to rear round wretched authorities of Japan, and a part, neutral.

at least, of her statesmen, have He said that it was imperative dreaded a possible, if not a that, to prevent Belgium being probable, resumption of Russia's violated, every Belgian must ac aggressive policy in the Far East. complish his duty and resign Her activity in double-tracking himself to all the sacrifices that the Siberian Railway, in con- it may be necessary for him to stracting an entirely new line at make. and in strengthening her military he said. "Let me make an ap great cost along the Amur River, "The Fatherland is in danger," Japanese canse to fear that she this supreme hour the entire forces in Asis has given the peal to you, my brothers.

nation must be of one mind. I have called together Parliament, where now there is bat one party, (Unanimous cries of 'Yes, yes."), so that it may support the Gov- ernment in declaring that we will London, Sept. 20, 10.25 p.m.

It was in view of this menacing maintain untarnished the sacred The Press Bareau announces that the British auxiliary cruiser

possibility that the Japanese patriotism of Carmania engaged the Germse merchant cruiser Cape Trafalgar

Minister of War, in the second (Generat cries of "Yes, yes.")"

fathers." The gaggestion of Lord Ro- Saionji Cabinet, insisted upon an (B) or Berlin off the South American coast.. The German vessel capsized and sank síter an action lasting an hour and threaddress to the scouts called their

berts for the formation of Im increase in the strength of the speech with the words: Long King Albert concluded his His Lordship'io a stirring

A Disputed Military Question. perial Light Horse is taking It is often nesamed, without shape. The force is to be of army, and especially upon the live independent Belgium." A collier rescued the survivora.

attention to the importance of the study, by some of our military ex- moanted men

organization and detail of The Carmania had nine killed and twenty-six wounded.

service. Although it had been parts that "of rourse" Germany Europe, and it has been decided service in Kores. A large part Deputies were on their feet, obeer for service in two more military divisions for of enthusiasm ensued. All the A prolonged and stirring scene. The s.9. Berlin is a twin surow vessel of 17,324 tone, built in but a brief ceremony it was one must turn the left wing of the to include, overseas squadrone. the Japanese population, already ing and crying, "Belgium will 1904 for the N. D. L.J

full of significance and many French via Belgium. But as a Members will be required to pass oppressed by the heavy burden do her duty." lessons might be gathered from matter of fact it is one of the most a higher shooting standard in of war taxes, could not see the His Majesty then withdrew, it. Speaking of the National disputed military questions of addition to the ordinary marks- necessity for additional expendi and Baron de Brogueville, Pre- Flag the Scouts must look the day. On the one hand, a man's test, and the age will be tares upon the army, and proteet-mier and Minister for War, made upon it with

and certain school claims that the from 23 to 45. In addition to ed in particular against the send a statement regarding the Ger always be loyal to it. Wher time limit, imposed on Germany the allowance for a horse, caching of two more divisions to man ultimatum and Belgium's Bapt. 18, 4.50 pm:

ever it is anfurled it speaks of by the necessity of finishing with man will be provided with a rifle, Korea. Upon the issue thus reply. The battle continued during September, 17 on

trath and justice and those who France before Russia becomes field glasses, and a. rerating raised in the press and in the the whole front, Oise-Woevre, without important change at any point. The Gerdwell under its shadow enjoy alarming, would not permit her pistol, and those having depende

He declared with emphasis that mans failed in three counter-attacks against the British.

freedom and liberty. It tells of a to spend four of her very few ente will be given a life insurance Ministry

the Becond Saionji the Government would not We advanced on certain points on the heights north of the mighty empire of which we were days in traversing a nential State policy of £200. All will receive There has been a more or less (Lond cheers,)

was overthrown. ascrifice the nation's honour. Aieur. We repulsed violent night counter-attacks betw. Oraonne proud to be a part.

before getting to business." On a special bounty of £10 upwards continuous struggle ever since would resist by every means in and Rhaime, as well as an offensive movement against Rheims,

The country Turning to the troop flag His the other side, it is asserted that in addition to the Government between the party of economy, her power all encroachment apon Between Rheims and Argonne the Germans have built import had chosen for their patron, St. Franco German frontier for the of service, which will be for two taxes, and the so-called military German Government, he announ- Lordship noticed that the Scouts there is simply no room on the bounty, at the end of the period which clamours for a reduction of her righte. (Hear, hear.) The ant entrencamente, adopting a purely defensive attitude. In Lor- Joseph. The one great principle forces that she must use to crash years or longer if the war lasts, raine and the Vosges they occupy mainly defensive. positions near of their patron was obedience and France the frontier. The situation in Argonas and Woovre is unchanged, it was laid upon every Scout to

party, which advocates an increase ced, had replied to them that she Some adherents of this view to spend four days in harassing of the danger of Russian aggres-objects.

in the army estimates on account would employ force to attain her: put this virtue into practice. How maintained that only the extreme Belgium-on foot-provided that sion. might this be done?"Every one south-western corner of Belgium Russia had not gained four days'

The work is therefore "To of you," said His Lordship, most would be temporarily required, start in her mobilisation and to the European struggle for supre. this land of ours we shall not Whatever may be the result of arms!" said the Premier."Upon King. You cannot become good troops in position in France, and Germany's free hand in the West. apprehension, so far as Kores and quered we will never submit. become obediant to God and for the purpose of placing the that extent reduced the time of macy, Japan will be relieved of werken. Even if we are con- citizens unless you me good that as soon as these troops As it is, such a move on Ger- Manchuria are concerned, for (Ories of 'Long live Balgium !') Christians; therefore whenever reached the Maubeuge-Montmedy many's part could only to a many years to come,

coaneel of sheer despair unless war with Germany and Austria, concluded, and " Belgium, eup- no matter whether it be successful ported by the energy of her sons, or disastrous, Rossin will not be will not perish," able to resume military operations

(Havus Telegram.)

No Change on the French Front.

Germans Fall Back.

Petrograd, September 17.

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The German troops who were operating in the region of Kielce, baving heard of defeats at Krasnik and Totagobaff fell back rapidly towards (?) to meet the beaten armies.

[Official French Telegram via Peking.]

Sept. 19, 7.30 p.m,

The battle continued on the whole front from the Oise to Woovre during the 17th, without any important change at any point.

On the Aisne,

September 20, 2.10 p.m.

reverance

you look upon your colours think of the real meaning they convey to you and the result will be that you will in the end become what we one and all desire you to become good citizens of this great Empire."

The troop at the conclusion of the coremony marched back to

dismissed for the day..

railway, and so gained railway communication with Germany via Laxemburg, no farther use would need to be made of Belgian ground

amatically taking after Russis

unaided.

After a Union makes for strength," he

in the Far East or even to adopt the members again made a long When the Premier had finished

will be compelled, for at least a stration. & threatening policy there. She and enthusiastic patriotic demon- quarter of a century, to conserve The Queen, Prince Leopold, her military and resources, and to make good, so Marie Jose were present at the financial Prince Charles, and Princess

losses of a great war.

Fread from the fear of Russian Japan will be able not only to Fressure on the Asiatic mainland, economize in her military budget,

On the right bank of the Aisne, in the Noyon region, the Franch Headquarters where they were right wing would operato by the and she can range through Croa- far as she can, the tremendons sitting. Erahange Special,

troope progressed and are holding the heights on the right bank of

the Aisne between Ribecourt and Soissons. The Gormans seem to have been re-inforced by troops coming from Lorraine.

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The Destiny and 'Future of

Germany.

Three days ago the writer sng gested that it was doubtful whe- German Million Army." Others held that even this trian forces in forces in front of ther thero were any serious Aus- would not give the Germans a Servis, and the doubt became still broad enough front for their

million-army,"

groator yesterday. Now it seems and that its certain that Servia ia unopposed, line Malmedy-Dinant-St.Quentin, ia almost at will. Who can tell so na to get well beyond the what the consequences of that of realities and passions, and French left before swinging in will be? There the war is a war ders from Paris.

Each of these opinions is sup- ported by officers of the very

Ships Easily Recognisable. Output from ptember 1st to stage it is simply impossible to signed by his Majesty. And yet, The following is the Langkat highest reputation, and at this general mobilisation is to be To-morrow the order for our

the 15th. September

tell which of the three courses, or after all these days of tension, in power both in Manchuria and in addressed to the King a telegram Tons. 327 if any of them, has been adopted the very moment of our being Kores, Already there are nearly declaring that

In the centre they have dug deep trenches and do not move THE LANGKAT OUTPUT. southward to cut off the defen

out from them..

Crown Prince in Retreat.

On our right wing the Crown Prince's army is still retreating, It is now between Montfaucon aud Damyillers, The French. advance in Lorraine ia reguler. There were partial attacks on the whole front without Bay decisive resalt,

(Havas Telegram.)

Partial Attacks.

Paris, Sept. 19, 3.00 p.m.

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On our left wing, on the right bank of the Oise, we progressed in the direction of Noyon. We are holding all the heights on the right bank of the Aisne, facing the enemy, who seem to have received reinforcements from Lorraine. In the centre the Germans did not move out of their deep trenches. On the right the Crown Prince's army is still retreating, we advanco regularly in Lorraine. On the whole, the two opposing armies, strongly entrenched; are making partial attacks on the whole front without any decisive results. *

Bomb Dropped in Antwerp,

Antwerp, Sept 18.

A German aeroplane appeared again over the town, and dropped one bomb. One person was wounded.

Germans Building Fortifications.

Petrograd, Sept. 18,

The German vanguards beyond the Vistula are building prtifications on the front Centechou-Wiosesin (?)

not of policies.

A Central News telegram from

Brassels says:

The ultimatum addressed by but to lighten her oppressive Germany has been followed by

increase and consolidate her will have ample opportunities to the Kaiser and King Albert, taxes, while at the esme time she an exchange of telegrams between The Kaiser yesterday evening

298 by the German General Staff of our being plunged into war two hundred thousand Japanese The destiny and future of 218 Against either of the two Belgian conditions, we find one of the in Kores, and in another quarter Germany could not permit him to 30 routes there is the opinion of the group of newspapers that has of a century it will be possible to modify the intentione he had 283 groat Moltke himself, and at the been shouting most loudly for organiza a formidable army there already expressed.

Majesty to understand that there

108 present day that of Col. Boucher, war, mobilisation, and prepara- from the Japanese population The Kaiser, however, gave his 227 who was chief of the Operations tions of all sorts, publishing alone. 238 Section of the French General valuable information of the dis 315 Staff. Those who thought some tribution of part of our Fleet: 315 form of advance through Belgium

The relief to China will be was still time for him to show almost equally great. She has Belgium that his friendship for To-day the "Daily Mirror" already boon disquieted and har-her had not ceased. 305 likely were Gen. Bernhardi in produced a photograph showing aased by aggressive Russian 237 Germany, Gens, Langlois and a number of warships lying in activity in Mongolia, and she has 314 Bonnal (bonoured names) in ons of our harbours we do not always been in danger of losing 310 France, and naturally all the propose to add to the possible the fertile territory of Kalja, 239 Belgian generale. The reader will mirobiet by naming the harbour which she was forced to surrender It is notified that at the expira Bee, therefore, that there is cer or the ships. Bat we will say to Russia in 1871, but which she tion of three months from the Total tone. 4,144 tainly no of course" about this that every ship was recognisable, subsequently recovered, in part, date hereof the following com-

question.

LATEST SHIPPING NEWS.

MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

The Barber Line es. MIDDLEHAM CASTLE passed Singapore yesterday and Baturday the 26th inst, at daylight.

is therefore expected to arrive here on

dermany's Time Limit":

A Warning:

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