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TURSDAY, OCTOBER

LATEST WAR TELEGRAMS,

LATIST WAR TELEGRAMS,

GERMAN FLEET ACTIVE IN THE BALTIC.

Sept. 30, 215 am, Reater states that the Germans continned "the bombardment of the outer forts of Antwerp yesterday and it is believed ibay are using heavy Austrian artillery.

The Grmans bombarded Lierre and the inhabiti is feared that Lierre has been destroyed.

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they

A strong force of Germans has recccupied Mollie

RUSSIANS ON THE WAY TO HUNGARIAN CAPITAL threaten to destroy aalese the fugitive inhabitants retu

Japanese pture 50 Germans and Four Guns

at Tsirgt:u

NO CHE IN THE SITUATION IN FRANCE..

Tater's Service To The Telegraph.")

Sept. 30, 2.30 a.m.

messagem Patrograd says that thirty-eight German war- @hips, includinge battleships sad seven transports, appeared off Winden on thech September, subsequently disappearing south- warda.

Reuter gram says that eighteen destroyers and a cruiser oned the art of Windau on the 28th and lowered boats to ate soundingat disappeared when fired upon.

Winden Busaian seaport 120 miles N.E. of Memel, ]

Fighting in Eastern Europe,

Sept. 30, 4.50 a.m. lapelegram mentions that a battle took place on 28th|

at Morzeg in Hungary. gh thuessage aseerts that the Russians were repulsed pasa, Admits pablic uneasiness owing to the casting of cations the districts of Maramaros and Dakoermezɔe. etated Petrograd that the Russians found the passes of rpathian open, except that of Uszik, where the enemy been drivenim three successive fortified positions, losing all ar guns and burada of prisoners.

It is believedat the Russian advanos guard is half way to Budapest, the Haarian capital.

Orvians Recapture Semiin.

Sept. 30, 5.5 .m.

A Petrograd legram announces that the Servians have re- occupied Somalia,er a fierce battle.

Btle in the Augustovo Forests.

Heater learashat there has been desperate fighting between the Rassians and Gmsas at Oswwetz, Druskeniki and Symno.

An attempt pie by the Germans to arose the Niemen was frustrated.

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possession of the nichern outlets of the Augustovo forests.

anada's Defence Minist:r.

Sept. 30, 450 a.m. The Hon. Mraghes, the Canadian Minister of Defence, tradicts the newer er statement that he is going to the frogi,

Germs Driven Back Towards Tsingtau,

Eept. 29, 5 10 p.m.

An official rept from Tokyo states that the Japanese on the and night of 127 th drove the enemy towards Tsingtan. Their casualti were 150.

Battle of the Alsne: Situation Ustchanged)

Sept. 29, 11:55.p.m.

The Press Bureau reports that there is practically no change in the situation. The Allied Left bas had very heavy figting but is well holding its own.

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A Paris commun'que issued at eleven in the evening says the situation is unchanged.

DIARY OF WAR.

COUNTRIES AT WAR,

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Germany, against Britain. Russia. France. Bélglum. Austria against Servia.. Russia. Britain. France.

Events that Brought it About.

1878.-Berlin Congo Charges

Austria-Hungary with the. coonpation of Boun and Herzegovina. 1885-Austria-Hungary`· Baves Servis from destruction. by Bulgaria.

and

1906.-Tariff war between Austria-Hungary' ... Servia..." 1908,-Annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria- Hungary. 1912.-Serbo-Bulgarian Alliance

with a

clause against Austria. 1913.-Servis thrown back from the Adriatic in favour of an independent Albania.

1914.- June 28. Archduke Franz Ferdinand sad Consort assassinated by a Servian student at Sarajevo.

July 23-Austro-Hungarian Note delivered to Servia demand. ing suppression of Pan Servisn. movement and punishment of sccomplices in seamasinations. Answer required by 6 p.m. same" day.

July 24-Details of Note published and proved unexpected- Semi-official Pestar'

ly severe,

suffer no third party to intervene between Austris and Servia,

July 25.-Russian

Cabinet

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August 30-Apis, in German forcen cross the Mense between Samos, surrendere to expedi Liege, and Namur. French forces tionary force from New Zealand. reach Moarchingen, south east of "Auguas A1-Allies occupy line Mets. French coupy Guebwiller, extending from mouth of the in Alasco. Rassiuna enter East Simme inland along the river, Prosals and oocapy Lyk. Franch past the fortressese of La Fere and reoccupy Malhansen at the point Laon, towards Mosieres. Fight of the bayonet. Germans occupy

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TELEGRAMS.

NEWS FOR BUSY MEN.

CONDENSED.

The Russians have re-ocoupled

Col. Hughes, Canadian Minis

ing reported at Bapeaums, 25 Brauseln. miles from Amiens Fresh Ger

Augart 21.—At request of man troops appear along Russian | Canadian Government, Duke of frontier batile continues along O nnaught remains Governos- whole Anatrian front, a General during the war. French nounced that German destrue troops achieve brilliant ancosse Augustovo after a great battle, don in Louvala arouses intense between Muibansen and Altkirob, The Servians have recaptured indiguation in America, French capturing 24 gune Germsan Sarolin quin a considerable success at retreating on the Rhine, It is believed that the Russiane Gaize Australian Premier calls Belgian Army retires to Antwerp advance guard is hallway for second expeditionary force. in good order and is ready to co-Bada Peat.

Sept 1-Garroan Cavalry operate with the Allies Under-S Corps marabes on Forest of Comatood that Britain arranges piegne, and is engaged by $10,000,000 Losa to Belgium. ter for Defence, denies that he is British, who capture ten gure. Germany, not yet replied to going to the fiant, German aeroplane' appears over Japanese ultimatum.

There has been fierce fighting Paris, d. opping bombs rear Saint August 22.-Germans impose between the Russians and Ger Lazare station and near the Operi war lovies of £2,000,000 and mans at three points, Honée.

£8,000,000 respectively on September 6-Press Bureau Province of Liege and City of naval force in the Baltic are men- Movements of a big German Dnounces that in recent fighting Brussels. Canadian House of tioned in a telegram. tor General of Bitish Forces: British candaliis total 15,000 and Commons pass war appropriation Admiral Jellicoe becomes en German losses thrice that number of $50,000,000. Servians rout preme commander of the Fleet. Austriane make fruitless attempt Austrians along the Drioa, been destroyed by Garman bom-

August 6-German troopa re- to pierce Russian lices, losing Russian successes reported at parted to have been pulsed by 5,000 prisoners.

Gumbinnenandin Galicia. France | There has been heavy fighting Belgians in fighting near Liega. September 10.-Force of 60,000 protests against German use of on the Left, but the Allies are

Numerous German prizes Germane barrying through Bel-dam-dum bullets. Press Bureau well holding their own. brought to British porte. Earl gium to assist defeated. Right announces that military position

Germans bombarding Antwerp Kitchener appointed Beorstary Wing in France. Britiske forces of Allies is satisfactory. Germans have been repulsed at variona for War. BMS Amphion sinkaGerman mine-layer Koenigin miles.

arces the Marut; enemy retreat 25 occupy Alost and Wettern.

German artillery attack on Namur Points with heavy losses. Luies and later strikes mine and sinks herself.

August 7.-German Cavalry division ronted by Belgians in Luxemburg. Germany asks for armistice; admite 25,000 men

are hora de combat,

Septall-h real con tiques; and that in four days themAlins, ave advanced

It is feared that Lierro has

bardment.

The Germans have re-occupied

August 28.- Japan declares Moll, which they threaten to war on Germany,

destroy unless the fugitive in- habitants return. de

August, 24-French Foreigo 37.1-2 miles. British squadrons Minister anzounces that contact The Japanese have driven the make a plate sweep of the has been established between the Germans towards Teingtan, cap- North Sea, no Germanship seen. forces all along the line without tuzing 50 prisoners and four Division crosses Mouse, but je iging Laging them. German beginé bombardment of Teingtau. The Japanese have bombarded

Bent. 12 -Whole. German advantage to wither side. Japan machine-guns. “........... practically raambitaten by er, Alliens ureding Russians occupy Arys, wost of two Trington forts, a British war- Belgians. Its firmly refuses to cavalry reported exhausted. Lyck. Servisna clear the countryat ship participating, the forts re-

al Bank of England rate Provinces of Antwerp and Lim: Lorntiza, Leshnitza and Sohabats, plied ineffectually, reddue to 5 per cent. British barg entirely free of enemy. defeating Austrian column: Beize Southland, from Ger- Australian Squadron, occupies Servians ready to cross the Save

In the Carpathians, the mans and French North Herbertshohe, German Togoland. British Go

New and invade Hungary. Belgians Russians have driven the enemy Gaines. French troops occupy clear country around Antwerp.

from three fortified positions, accepts Australia's offer of 20. Soissons and Luneville: German Big battle in progress between capturing all their guns and men. French troops enter Alance-wing retreating.

Sep 13.-Aanounced that Leven dangerously wounded

allies and Germans; Earl of hundreds of prisoners. Lorraine,

August 8.-Germans evacuate Allies becoming more and Namar falls to Germans. Charle Luremburg owing to French more ocmple yerywhere, Ger- roi taken and re-taken.⠀ advance. Japan imues ultimatum mana evacuate

ultimatum

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NEWS.

Further war news from varions sources in given to-day.

Farther notes on the crisis appear on page 4:

"Our Contemporaries" appears.

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to Germany. German submarine a ten days' attacy region after August 25.-Italian Premier sank by British warship. 20,000 men at Ninoy Casualties, announces that Italy will not aban- Reported that Japan has issued men at Luneville, 1000 don neutrality. Hoavy fighting in Belgium bespean Allied Forces against Germany Sept. 14-Germans evic Germany; enormous losses Earl Kitchener appeale for Amiens; and give way at Revigny 100,000 men. Rassians enter and Brabacle-roi. Crown Brush casualties total 2,000. Austrian territory near the Prince's Army driven back back on cov French forces fall valley of Styr.

French territory on east frontier mans uuable to positions; Ger-on page 2, and log book on page. August 16.-Japin Bond free of enemy. Russians capture attack. Four Namout counter- ultimatum to Germany demand- 8,000 prisoners and great quan- intact, Germanata still General news and an article ing that Kinuchan be handed over tities of war material at warnaks, Malines, but Belgians rebard on Paris in time of war appear on to Japan, with a view to eventual and occupy Czernovitz, Servians and drive them towarde Vilvorde pago 3 to-day. restoration to China anwer defsat 00,000 Austrians at the required by noch on August 23. angle of the Rivera Drina and on offensive on Eat Prussian frou French Fleet attacks Austrian Save. Announced that Gormar tier, German forces being com Flest off Badus, sinking two cruiser Hela was enak by hustile palled to retreat on Koenigsberg. ironclads and setting fire to submarine.

Anncunced from New York that another.

Supt. 16.-Crown Prince's Kaiser instructa Teingtan gar- August 17 Big battle pro- Army driven farther back. Allier rison to defend the position to

August 20.-Russians continue the Hongkong St. Andrew's

concen has decided to hold a this year.ad of the usual ball.

DON'T FORGET:

TO-DAY,

Bijou Theatre 9 pm.

Viatoris Theatro 9.15 pm. Organ Recital at St. John's Cathedral 9.15 p.m.

TO MORROW.

Bijon Theatre 9 p.m. Victoria Theatre 9.15 p.m. Presentation of Medals, In-

The Russians occapiei Augustovo, after a great battle for Lloyd affirms that Germany willcending at Schabats; ramours of occapy Rheims C00 prisonere their atmost. Field Marshal von a Servian victory. Kaiser leaves captured on the right of the der Goltz appointed Military Betlid for Mainz wilk Hand- British. Announced that Brig. Governor of the occupied part of qgarters Staff,

French troops adier General N.Findlay is killed. Belgium, Canadian Patriotic meets; announced that mobilisa-advancing all along Alsace Sixteen hundred German prison Fand rapidly mounting, Toronto tion proceeds forthwith.

Lorraine. Russians enter Austria ars landed in England.

City alone contributing $27,000, Since Fighting Began. by upper course of the Bag and Sept. 17.-Germans halt in Germans occupy Luneville. Ger July 27,-Servian troopa

Styr. French Fleet sweeps Adriatic their retreat and take up en man attempts on Nancy fail. cou-aboard Danube steamer re on as far as Oattars, Officially trenched positions: Battle of the French successfully resist Ger- Austrian troops engagement announced that British Fxpedi Aisne begine, Austrian armies man attack on southern frontier, ensues. Sir Edward Grey, an tionary Force Bately lands on avacasting Galicia, in a state of enemy retiring ali along the line. nounces bis efforts to arrange French soil...

complete rout. Announced that Russian advance in East Prussia conference of Ambassadors August 16. Serviane rout Government of India beare cost continues. Togoland surrenders

Joly 28-Austrias declares war Austrians near Schabats, annihil of Indian Expeditionary Force, to British on Servia, Germany considersating three Regiments. German Bapt, 18, 10 and 20-Buttle of August 27-French continue Sir Edward Grey's suggested Crown Prince reported wounded the Aisne continues, German to advance between the Vosges The Gormin 900 are unknown but fifty were captured with conference has no prospect of and in hospital French troops counter-attacki failing. Germans ad Nancy, Russians occupy Allen- making methodical progress in fire on Rheims Cathedral, setting stein and continue their advance Alssos-Lorraine, Germans en historic building on fire

August 28-British Fleet sinks trenching along Belgian battle Sept. 22. M.ehips Aboukir, three German croisera and two front. Belgian Royal Family and Cressy and Eogue sunk by destroyers off Heligoland. Rastraordinary Cleneral Meeting Government move to Brussels. German submarines in the North siaps secure victory at Romanoff noon.

August 19-Fierce battle pro-Sea, Battle of the Aisne con- and approach within 20 miles of Monday, October 5,

Opening of Hongkong Turkish Gersus along an extended front. change in the situation.

soners, Announced that Russians Bath and Toilet Company'a Fisze furra still intier; Bargians 8 pt. 23 to 26The grest completely invest Ko nigeberg. Tarkish Bathe vio'orious in fight with: 61,00) battle untinues, Crain Counter B-lgians rout a German Army Friday, Ootcher. 9. Austrians. Germans repulsel in attaching averywhere pile Corps, which withdraws in die Messra, WA Powell Ltd.-Meet-

in temning to cross theed. Land fighing begins around order to Louvain.

ing of Shareholdera noon Meuse noir Dinant

Saturday, October 10. Tingtin

Amateur Boxing Tournament

Machine ganz

British Wathips Take Part in the Bombardment.

SUCCESS.

July 30-British First Fleet leaves Portland under scaled ordera, Belgrade in fames, July 31-Germany Daks Russia f explanation of her

Gofal meg from Tokyo states that the Japanese on the mobilisation. Attack on Del-ceeding between Belgians and tinties without appreciable Lemberg, capturing 4,000 pri-

Bapt. 30, 2.16 s.m.

arded ry of the T-ington forta.

ip, participated in the attack

be for rolled, ba in lasively.

Antwerp Bombarded,

Sept. 30, 2.35 p.m. that the Germans 10 day resumed the

forte

sorties at various points and repulsed

grade continues. Martial law in Germoy,

Fermoy, London Stock Exchange closed.

August. 6. Germina lovale Belgiya, Jap in to take measures to discharge Treaty obligions to Britain. Germana violata Dutch territory at Tilboarg. Russian and German troops in oontres on Frontier, Bombardment of Liege began by Germans Sir John French guastied Inspec,

August 20-Majority of Italian Cept. 27 Ospital of the Came- cabinet said to favour interven-roons surrendere anconditionally tion on the eve of the Triple to British Forte Ettente Russians occups Gum est. 28 and 20-Bittle of the binnen,apturing twelve guns Ai a continger, Allies beating and many prizoneze. German Back reyǝre stacks by the enem

stitute of Engineers and Ship- buildera-8 pm.

Saturday, October 3 Hongkong Hotel Co. Ltd., ex-

August 20German troopa being withdrawn from Jelgium owing to Hossian advance Bar at City Hall Kitchener announces that two Meeting of Shareholder Divisions and a Cavalry Division Dairy Farm Co from India are being sent to p.m France.