WAR TELEGRAMS,
(Continued from Page 5). Industrial Dificulties.
April 2, 6.30 a.. The Daily Mail's Rotterdim correspondent reports that the goda traffic between Germing and Holland has practically ceased, and the stoppage of the coal supply is already creating industrial
and maritime diflisaities.:
Anti-War Rlots in Vienna.
Apiil 2, 0.30 a.m. A message from Rome states that the Austrian despatches from the frontier describe the situation in the gravest terme.
Violent demonstrations have taken place in several towns. The crowds in Vienne, shouting "Down with the war and the Army Generale; Give us bread," attempted to stone the windows of the Wer Office. The police charged and wounded and arrested many judividuals
British Dyer.
April 1, 8.50 p.m. The Directors of the British Dyee, Limited, have received further subscriptions amounting to £156,000 and are proceeding to
allo'ment.
The Kaiser and Bismarck.
April 1, 8.50 p.m. ' An Amsterdam message aays that Bism rck'e Centenary was celebrated on a great ecle in Berlin. There were flage everywhere; and at the cermonies which took place aroun] Bismarck's statue the Crown Prince's eldest son represented the Kaiser, who sent a wreath insoribed "To an Iron Chancellor in an Iron Time."
The Price of Coal
April 2, 8.30a.m. " The British Government's C..mmmittee which is conducting an in- quiry into the rise in the price of coal recommends the restriction of exports to neutral countries, and the accumulation of reserves of coal iz Loaden, for the protection of small consumers.
In the event of prices not returning to a reasonab'elevel shortly, the Government is advised to consider controlling the output of collieries during the war.
The Prohibition Question.
April 1, 10:40 a.m.
His Majesty's lead in connection with the prohibition question meets with great approval, and has made the deepest impression on the workers. Indeed, it is affirmed in many quarters that it bas solved the whole liquor problem, as it has created an almost univereal désirs voluntarily to abstain from alcoholic liquora.
April 2, 6.30 p.m. The newspapers publish mesenges from prominent members of society, including Lord Brasser, "Lord Cowdray and Lord Syden- bam, promising to follow the King's lead in the matter of abstinence. Sir Charles Macara saya he is willing to have his cullars sealed pp. A message from Montreal declares that the King's attitude on) the drink question is generally approved in ('uradi.
THE HONGKONG, TELEGRAPH, SALURDAY, - APRIL & DAS,
WAR TELEGRAMS,
British Casualties.
March 31, 0,30 p.m.
The following names appear in the latest casualty list:- Killed: W. G. Fletcher, R. Gelder Dsomervell.. Wounded H. G, Roberts (South Lancashires), E. Rare, B. Selby, 2nd Lieut. W. Tratshawe (King's Liverpoole).
"Persistently Rumoured,"
April 1, 5 20 a,m.
The Amsterdam newspaper Vlaamsche Stm sys it is per line on the Yser and that the Germans suffered heavy losser, a great sistently rumoured that the Allies have broken through the German portion of the German right wing being cut off.
Russian Successes in the Carpathians.
April 1, 5.20 0.m.
in one sector of the Carpathians, between March 20 and 29, captured An official message from Petrograd sistea that tho Itassian forces
16.410 prisoners and raventy-two gube.
Work Resumed in the Dardanelles.
March 30, 8.25 p.m
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Bombardment of Turkish Ports.
April 1, 520 a.m.
The bombardment of Zonguldak, etc., was carried out by ships of the Russian Black Sea fet and seaplanes. The fog experienced for the last three days has been preventing the bombardment of the Bosphorus.
A Trawler's Statement.
March 30, 8 35 p.m. of a trawler, which was fishing on Monday in the North Sea, reports that According to Renter's correspondent as Ymniden, the skipper
a German seaplane dropped a bomb, narrowly missing the trawler. Subsequsutly two Zoppelias passed in the neighbourhood of the trawler, which, a short while later, observed a number of German warships. The trawler was stopped and visited by'a torpedo-beal, and then allowed to proceed.
Russian Progress Maintained.
April 1, 190a.m.
A Petrograd official message states that the Russiace advancing ear Krasno pole, forced the Germans, on Tuesday, to retreat. They captured 200 prisoners.
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The Russians cfensive in the Carpathians continues. They have captured 1,788 prisouers and five machine guns.......
Black Sea Fleet Actlye.
April 1, 1.20 a.m. The Black Sea neat bas bonitarded Zunguldak, Köz'a, Kilimi, and Ergli.
Allies Capture More Trenches.
April 1, 1 n.m.
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A Paris evening communique reports artillery actions in Champ. lished advocating prohibition during the war.
The Governments of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are con-treach mortar hit, a shell projected from our lines. We took Strect.
de-Turis and Bagatelle, The fighting was so close that nu enemy's Central, Corner of D'Aguilar sidering probibition; Saskatchewan bas already abolished bars, 150 metres of trenches on Tuesday night, capturing pris nere and while Manitoba and Ontario. have inilistal restrictive liquor two trench mortare. legislation.
Attacks on Submarine Base.
April 1,8 p.m. The Prese Bureau announos that Flight Sub-Lieut... Andres successfully attacked Geaman sabmarines, under construction at Hoboken, dropping four hon be
Several enemy, hattalions, at dawn on Tuesday, re-captured a portion of Bois le Preire, but were dislodged shortly afterwarda. and bivouaca in Woevre, Champagne and Soissons,
On Tuesday night French airmen dropped 24 bombs on stations Belgian airmen bombarded the station at Bruges and the Flight Lieut. J. P. Wilson, who reconnoitred Zeebrugge, obaviation camp at Gils in the daytime on Wednesday. served two submarines alongside the Molo. Ho attacked them, drop- ping four bombs, which are believed to have been successful.
The officers started by mronlight and returned safely.
Brittsh Shipping Returns.
April 1, 9.05 p.m. The Admiralty's weekly report shows thatthere have been 1,550, arrivule and auilings from parts of the United Kingdom during the period covered. This constitutes a record sitce, the submarine' Blockade.
v vessels have been sunk, not including the Dutch Tessel, Meden, by the gandre of German subtanrince.
Sir Edward Grey Has a Rest.
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April 2, 1040 p.m.
It is announced that Mr. Asquith; the Premier, hng taken over the duties of the Foreign Office while Sir Edward Orey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, bsa a fro weeks' holiday. Sir Edward's absenco is not duo to ill-health, but is probably a presutionery messure. Hitherto he has been unable to take even shert posts like oiler members of the Cabinet:
Tue following telegrams apeared in our special edition of yesterday :-]
The s.s. Blucjacket,
April, 11.15 p.m. The Bluejacket, a Cardiff steamier with a cargo of grain from the River Plate, was torpedoed on March 18 off Beachy Head. (It will have been seen from the wire which we pallished on Taesday that the ship, with 3,500 tons of grain, was ultimately eaved through the resoluteness of the captain who, with half the crew, brought the Bluejacket into Southampton through'a gile and a heavy sea)
The King's Example.
April 1, 1.15 p.m. It is understood that the King's example in the matter of the discontinuance of the use of alcobol will immediately be followed by a large number of high officers of the State, including Cabinet Miniators and judges.
Lord Haldane on the War.
April 1, 1.15 p.m. Lord Haldane, interviewed by the Chicago Daily News, said: "Though this is a struggle for existence, we will not violate the dictates of humanity in any (ventuality,
Increase in Home Revenue.
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March 31, 10.35 p.m. The revenue for the financial year is £226,004,080, ebowing a net increase of £28,451,183. The principal increases are in the customa, £,212,000, oxoice £2,722,000, death duties £1,023,000, income tax, £22,150,000. The only material decrease is in stamps due to a restricti in of Stock Exchange transactions, The King and the Drink Question.
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ANY EUROPEAN desiring to leave the Colony should apply in writing for permission to do so to the Provost Marshal, Head Quarters Offices, at least 48 10th April hours before the intended hour Monday of departure, giving name, nation- ality, age, sex, height, complexion 12th April and occupation of the applicant," Tuesday stoamer or other vessel or the and stating the name of the
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Flis Majesty the King, in the course of a letter to 3. Lloyd for their passes to the Provost will successfully cope with the grave situation existing in the between the hours of 9 a.m. and armament factories. This is undoubtedly largely due to drink, 1 pm, and 2 to 4 p.m. daily, which has caused delay in the conveyance of necessary reinforce tents and copplies to aid our gallant troops at the front. A con- inuance of such conditions, says flis Majesty, must result in the prolongation of the horrors and burdens of this terrible war. King adde that, if it be deemed advisable, he is prepared to es n example by giving up the use of all alcoholic liquer himself and forbidding its consumption in the Royal household, as that there shall be to difference between rich and poor in this re- poot.
American Banks and the Belligerents.
April 1, 5.20 a.m. Reuler's correspondent at Washington, telegraphe that Mr. Bryan be made a titement to the effect that his Government bas not felt justified in objecting to loans' being arranged by the bell- gerents with United States, banks.
Compensation for the s.s. William Frye.
April 1, 20 am
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It has been ascertained, that the cargo of the American ship William Frye was not American owned when the Prinz Eitel Fried- rich Bank her. Therefore America will only ask Germany to pay compensation for the loss of the hull. It is expected that Germany will readily consent and will 'express' regret.
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Jadian Tribesmen Punished..
March 31, 7.50 p.m.
Gentlemen A communiqué from Simle states that ten thousand frontier Ladies......... $18.00 Children ...$12,00 tribesmen assembled, with a view to attacking Tochi; consequently,
The roal, pacific Germany will take the helm, as a result of the war; secret diplomuoy will disappear, and everywhere there will be a great Democratio advance. I believe the world will be co organised that no nation will be permitted to go to war."
The Duke of Portland's Horses.
April 1, 1.15 p.m. It is understood that the Duke of Portland has scratched some horses for all engagements during the present season, and the re. mainder antil July 31. The remaining horses in training will be sold at auction at Newmarket. If the war takes a favourable course, the Dake will doubtless consider the advisability of running horsee the Scilly Islande, A French aleamer picked up the crow.
at dawn on March 26, two squadrons of cavalry, a mounted battery, and that the price of servants and a battalion of Jits and Sille, under Brigadier-General Fune, punch tickote available for 20 with the North Waziristan militis, defeated the enemy, killing two rides will be $1,20, bundred, wounding three hundred, taking prisoners and war April can be extended to April material, and driving the maraudere away.
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Lord Kitchener and Alcohol.
April 1, 3. p., Lord Kitchener has forbidden the ueo of alcoholic drinks in bis household during the remainder of the war.
French Steamer Torpedoed without Warning.
April 1, 3 p.m.
Glasgow Vessel Torpedoed,
March 31, 7.50 pm, The Glasgow steamer Crown of Costile has been, torpedoid, off
The Dockers.
March 31, 7.50 p.m. is enlisting dockers under military law, with Army pay additional. The Government, in order to facilitate the working of the docka,
Too men are guaranteed a minimum wage of thirty-five shillings weekly, and overtime paid extra; *
The French steamer Emma has bren torpedoed off Benoby, Hond,
As an exemplo the first Dock Battalion of the Liverpool Reg. without any warning. She was sunk in three minutes. Two of the iment is being formed. It will have, sergeants, corporals, etc., draw, who bad bean in the water an hour and a half, were rescued, and will wear khaki overalls. The men join of their own free will. and two bodies have been recovered, Nineteen of the crew were scheme is confined to Liverpool.
Lord Derby will command the battalion, Fer the present the
arowned.
17th April
Prices
Commencing 10th April.
The Play that ran for 697 Nights at the Royalty Theatre, London, "MILESTONES"
THE CHARMING COMEDY "Mrs. DOT" (Somerset Maughan).
Direct, from Wyndham's Theatre. London, "DIPLOMACY"
The World Famous Farcical Comedy "WHEN KNIGHTS WERE BOLD"
The Delightful Cracksman Drama
'RAFFLES" (Title Role-Charles Howitt). The Delightful Play "NOBODY'S DAUGHTER" The Screaming Farcical Comedy "WHAT THE BUTLER SAW
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FRIDAY, 2nd April, 1915. The Magnificent Pathe Picture,
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War Pictures
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