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THE HONG KONG

TO-DAY'S

LATEST WAR TELEGRAMS.

THE STORMING OF HARTMANNS-WEILERKOPF.

THRILLING STORY OF FRENCH OPERATIONS.

HOW AN INVISIBLE FORTRESS WAS DEMOLISHED STONE BY STONE.

[Reuter's Service to The "Telegraph.")

April 4, 8.10 p..

TELEGRAPH.

EXTRA

HONGKONG, MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1915,

FOR THE CIGARETTE

FUND.

An Excellent Concert at the Theatre Royal.

An interesting concert was given on Saturday evening at the Theatre Royal in aid of the Allied Forces Tobacco Luud. There was a fair attendance, including the Chief Juatios and Lady Rees Davies, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Looker, Dr. and Mre. Montague Harston, Capt. R. O. Hutchison and Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse.

Mr. H. Ralph was responsible for quite and good programme in

CONTEMPORARY OPINION.

TURF CHATTER.

MAKING UNNECESSARY ENEMIES.

!" PUBLIC LEDGER," FHILADELTUIA,}

The following leading article is from the Philadelphia Publio Ledger of February 16:—

It is diffond believe that Germany wish to increase the number of her enemies. Yet, the course she is pursuing is well righ certain to lead to that result Italy has now followed the exam ple of the United States in pro- zone testing against the war

The Lincolnshire Handicap.

A TALK WITH SULTAN HUSSEIN.

Enlightened Police, for the Future of Egypt.

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OPIUM CHARGE

No dulity Knowledge,

(Frein our Special Correspondent).

London, March 5..

At the Police Court, this morn- Another week has passed and

ing, a Chinese was charged with little additionalight (our racing A report of a conversation with being in unlawful possession of correspondent Bootaur" writes) the Sultan Hasselo, in Cairo, 120, four-tael ting of opiam. has been stod on the Lincolnshire Egypt, was published recently by

It transpired that the drug was Handicap. The fact is not sarthe London Daily Chronicla. Re- being taken on board the 2.8. prising in the circumstances, for ferring to the Tarco-Egyptian Manchuria from a sampan when the tendency in quite recent years situation, bis Highneas declared

the quartermaster caught sight of had been for this first big handi- that there nead be no fear for it and seized it and the defendant cap of the Flat racing season to Egypt, so far as the acts of Ger- was arrested. attract less and less public atten-mans in Turkey are concerned,

His Worship (Mr. Hazeland) The evil effects of those acts, the defendant knew he was hand- said he was not convinced that tion. The public have grown tired of ante-post betting with its the Sultan added, "will be conling opium,it was not as though

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British troops here, far away from the opium.

the seat of the war in Europe."

He expressed deep regret at the

fats that has befallen the Ottoman EASTER AT ST. JOSEPH'S Sultanate through the recklessness of Turkish politicians.

All sensible Turks," he added, "are enraged at the action of these men; and one of Turkey's best-known men of letters, Kadri Effendi, has just written to me pointing out and condemning the awful ignorance of this misled action of the Committee of Union and Progress, which is driving Tarkey to destruction.".

CHURCH.

Perosi's Missa Pontifcalis,

The British Catholic element appeared in strong force at the Church of St. Joseph at the seven and ten o'clock Masses yesterday. At the latter service the Rev. Fr. Augustine was celebrent and preacher.

which a number of local favourites deoree, and it is clean, that any trang for those who engaged in it. fined to the Turkish provinces, the stuff were loose. He discharg appeared. Mr. W. B. Cawsey aang attempt to enforce it will irritate Even if the horses they support The sole purpose and whole aimed the defendant, but confiscated "The Last Watch," in good style, every nation whose interests aro weeks ahead of the race go to the of the Germane is to hold up while Mr. A. J. England sang effected. The story of the sinking post on the day it not invariably "The Day" and "Song of the Bow of the British steamship Icaria happens that equally as good in moet pleasing fashion by German submarine.empha- prices are to be obtained half an Professor E. Danenberg played sises the essentially piratical hour before the race. On the "Polonaise in E. majer," Li-z-alure of this method of preying whole the decay of the ante-post Busoni, in hia ural excellent upon an enemy's commerce. No betting ia a healthy event,

the wer manner and was enthusiastically warning was given, no attention which

has dono The other items com- paid to the safety of the crew; much to hasten It wanid, for encored. prising the first half were the ap- the Icaris was simply sunk and instance, alarm those people who pearances of Mire, Goodman, who those on board were left to get have supported Polygrates to read a few days ago that the horse had rendered "There's a Land'; the off as best they could."

The Government at Washing contracted congbing. Everyone Kowloon Quartette, who were' en-" cored for "Brothers in Arme; ton has very properly pointed out who is connected with the the and Mr. Relpb, who was respon-to the Government at London roughbred knows that coughing Reuter's Paris correspondent states that the Franch officialsible for three clover impersona that the use of the American flag is a most serious matter when it occurs in the course of a horse's "Eye-witness" gives a vivid account of the storming of Hartmaans tions. In the second portion of the by British vessels ought not to

The Sultan also discussed with Weilerkopf. He recalla bow the French advance guard in Janu- programme, Mrs. F. H. Williams, be adopted as a general policy. proparation for a race. In the ary was compelled to surrender there, owing to hunger. Hasty Mr. Rolph and Mr. Williams To raise it over a ship in imminent case of Polycrates I am. court the interviewer the question of counter-attacks were impossible, and consequently the French appeared in an amusing sketch, peril je quite a different matter; eously assured by the owner, Mr. Egyptian education, expressing started methodical preparations to demolish, stone by stone, the Packing Up," in which the three and if such an act protects the James Rassel, that the coughing special interest in the future of invisible fortress from which the Germana had been dominating the artistes did themselves

lives of American passengers it was so slight as to have been Al Azhar University, which, with That, its 15,000 studente, is the largest valleys, directing their ertillery fire with deadly accuracy credit. Professor Gonzales, who may properly be condoned as a without any ill-effects. The fog prevailing in the Vosges, further made their task most played Sarasate's "Dances and rase de guerra. But there is no however, remains to be seen. institution of its kind in the world. difficult. The French dug trenches, erected shelters, constructed Goldmark's "Suite No. 1, also comparison between that issue Polycrates, it seeme, was so for He wishes to see introduced into gur-positions and launched their attack at the end of Februsty, conducted the orchestra arranged and the one which is provoked in condition that the atop it courses in modern science, so but the Germans burrowed the woods and only gave a hundred yards. by himself, which provided some by the policy of the Government page in his work was calculated that it may draw to it students to do him good rather than harm. from all parts of the Mohammedan 8ill more celiberate preparations ensued, resulting in the capture good music throughout the at Berlin.

It is sincerely to be hoped that There is such a thing as a horse world. His Highness also insisted of some of the enemy's blockliouses and first line of trenches early evening.

the tone of the German press coming fit too EOON and on the importance of education in Maroh, after intense' artillery Ere and a brilliant charga" by The full programme was as

does not represent the attitude of then going off before the for women. chasseure. This drove the Germans to exasperation, and two Ger- follows-

the Kaiser and his advisera. The man regiments, made four counter-attacks during the day and two

it The Day," the next day. Two farther sorties were mowed down by our artillery. Song,

Guy Kaiser, at least, has always Now it was we who had the upper hand and who felt sure of D'Hardelot, Mr. A. J. Eagland shown a cortain friendliness for the United Statce, and the report winning by hard fighting. Our gunners were learning by daring and (bass baritone); ratience the positions in these dense wood. They had boney-combed Soog, Mrs. F. Gondman. (con- that he is to confer in person

tralto.) the bill with more than thirty miles of telephone wires.

Kowloon Quarlette, "Brothers in Arma," Leader Mr. A. Gray (2ad Bass), Mr. J. Smith (2nd Tenor), Mr. W. Hrown (let Base),

In the middle of Marab, our artillery, bombarded the enemy for four hours after a heavy fight. The guns poured a terrifio and precise fire among the trees, and there could be seen hurtling through the air fragments of the Germans' equipment and portions

of the trenches.

Part 1.

Mr. J. Allen (lat Tenor).

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Then the infantry dashed forward and the Germans were throwa Pianoforte Solo, "Polonaise in into complete constercation. The French pressed furiously forward E. Major," Liszt-Busoni, Prof. E. and carried two lines of tronches, taking many prisoners, The Chas-nenberg,

Benre debouched from the Bank with equal desh, carrying the lines Song, The Last Watob," before them. We repulsed two counter-atticks and organised the Pirenti, Mr. W. B. Cawsey

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The music of the Masa was by Peroai, the world-famous Bene dietine composer; and was heard yesterday for the first time in Hong- kong, the performance being very greatly to the credit of the choir. The Missa Pontificalis is ideal fore small choir for it makes but little demand for heavy choras work. It is intensely devotional through- ont and requires very akilful accompaniment, and it says much for the St. Joseph's organist and orchestra that they showed them. selves equal to the task. The few short solos were also remark- ably well given. At the Offertory & very pretty setting of Regina Coeli was sung.

After Mass, Benediction of the

Blessed Saurament was given by His Lordship Bishop Pozzoni.

IN SHANGHAI.

The Anti-Japanese Movement.

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It will be remembered, says the

We have now had an oppor-

day on which he is wanted. "It is not enough," he said, Nevertheless coughing, however," for Egyptian girls to learn Eng They must slight, must be regarded as a dis-lish and French, quoting incident-one of those in- learn to be housewives; they must cidents that could best be dis-study domestic economy and how to rear children strong in body, Polyorates' place as a favourite mind, and character. I am sorry has not been taken by Outram, that some of our girls only learn The German Ambassador at who won the race last year for how to follow the osprisen of Washington bas hinted that if Mr. Paul Nelke. Outram probably fashion and to spend money the United States can induce owed his victory a year ago to the recklessly." Great Britain to abandon the fact that he was the fittest animal attempt to starve out Germany in the field. His trainer, Sam the war zone order will be with Pickering, is aiming to achieve that his jamping was very fine drawn. The difficulty in making the same thing now. No horse at and that he will be fitter on such a bargain is that the first-is Newmarket is so forward. Picker- National" day. Ally Sloper ground woo.

(Tenor): Accompanist. Mrs. J. Ra legitimate strategom of war and ing has always had his eye on the meets Alfred Noble on 6 lb. worse the second is not. It is for Great race where this horse is con- terms at Liverpool, but even so it There was activity in the Garmin trenches on the following day. cuiter.

vin The appearance of bayonets and belmets heralded a big counter-

Our artillery, with appalling rapidity, found the enemy's (a) Mr. Albert Chovelier, (b) Me not battar to run the risk that say that the trainer is decidedly tables will be trued as there is Shanghai Mercury' of Merch 24,

Impersonations, Mr. H. Rolph. Britain to decide whether it is corned, and I am permitted to is far from being certain that the attack. trenches again, men and equipment hurtling through the air. Harry Lnader, (e) A London tod sent to Germany will be hopeful that

seized for military purposes than repeat itself. Lord Annandale doubt as to whether Alfred that a meeting was held at Chang Then, on the day of the great assault, March 20, the Franch-Coater at the Theatere.

Noble will stay the Course Suho's garden on Bubbing Well men noted joyfully that the fog, which for many weaks had favoared the Germans, had melted before the first rays of the sun. All was Kowloon Quartette.“ "Come peculiarly dangerous form of at finde favour. This is winner of whereas the connections of the Road, which led to turbulent rack, which would be injurious the Stewarde! Cap and on the is regard to his jumping sad to disturbances in Foochow Road other one are perfectly satisfied scenes. The other day it osme ready, and from this point onward the drama proceeded with auto where my love lies dreaming."

Song The Sailors Grave," to her own interests and create balance of his form to the staining. It was a great finish and other places. matio regularity. Between us and the summit were three lines of tren-

irritation among neatral nations questionably well treated in the between the two, and probably chosand blockhouses, had trees still masked the defences of the enemy, Sullivan, Mr. W. B. Cawsey.

and Mr. Winston Lincoln race. Whether he will Ally Sloper owed his victory to tanity of interviewing a gentle- bat French artillery of every description pounded the Germans. Violin Solo (a) Suite No. 1," as well;

"Churchill'a statement yesterday stay the mile is a detail open the magnificent way he met the man, who, being in close con Buge pines crashed down, and the whole ground was chaos and 0. Goldmerk, (b) Dancer,"

indicates that she has decided. to some doubt. Naturally his boles. Cries of agony were beard from the German shelters, and Suarate, Prof. F. Gonzales.

last fence whereas Alfred" lost nection with the local authorities, convinced that. ammunition stores exploded. The work of destruction was conting Song, "Song of the Bow," F. But even if the United States admirers are

a little ground at it."

gives us the following statement. ehould raske representations on he will do so. ed remorselessly for over four hours, then the infantry, in Aylward, Mr. A. J. England.

This year for the first time the this score without success, there

Sandown Prak.

The Chinese authorities have Bmaguificent rush, tormed the summit, Olaiseurs Song, Mr. F. Goodman.

The fine meeting which took imperial Cup, which was a £1,000 bitherto done their best to prevent with hand grenades took the trenches on the right, OasAct Sketol:"Packing" would be no justification for the other troops progressing on the left, and the artillery swept the Up."

kiad of retaliation proclaimed at place under National Hunt Ralea hurdle handicap had no place in troubles caused by irresponsible eastern slopes, completely demoralising the Germans.

Dramatis Persor: Mr. Berlin. That would almost in- at Sandown Park yielded much the programme. Substituted for it persons. Hie Excellency Yang Thus we conquered the whole of Hartmanns-Weilerkopf. The Clugwater, A Youngish Married evi ably increase the number of to those who never fail to take an was the Essex Hurdle for horses, cheng, the Taoyin of Shanghai, upwarde, sme time ago, communicated dash of the Frenchman oarried them beyond the summit, where they Map, Mr. H. Rolph; Mre. Giug Germany's enemies, whatever interest in the Grand National four-years-old

Steeplechase. The meeting re-weight for ago. The very smart with Mr. McEnen, Captain Sap also established themselves in a formidable position. That evening water, His Wife, Mrs. F. I. Great Britain might do.

ferred to was in place of the Santora belonging to Lord Gerard erintendent of the Shanghai snow fell, covering with a white winding-sheet those who had fallen. Williams; Luggage Man, Mr. F.H.

Grand Military fixture which is could not run owing to have met Municipal Police, the Mixed Court Such was the Hartmanns-Weilerkopf affair, which will be Williams. Scene, The D.esaing

usually held at Sandown and with a slight accident, but Cigar authorities of both Settlements, reckoned among the finest pages of mountain war. Henceforth the Room. Time (Present).

which for obvious reasons was kept the engagement and, more- and the Chinese Chamber of whole plain to the eastward was under our fi e. Amid the snow we

abandoned. Let us hope it will over, started a hot favourite at a Commerce, advising them to take counted 700 German dead, and we captured large numbers of

be renewed with added zest next shade of odds on. Second fav- precautionary measures in case of prisoners and much war material.

Berlin, Nov. 27, via London, your! It was on the third day of ourite was Mr. Bower Ismay's emergencies. Cairo had an opportunity re- 326 p.m.-The

evangelical the meeting that some prominent Elgon who was in receipt of 16lb, And, so far as Chinese Ter cently of seeing at alcas quarters ole-gymen of Berlin and its "National borees were soon and was the mount of Parforment, ritory is concerned, nothing the British Territorial troops, suburbs bave signed a declaration out, the event being the Granby These two horses fought out the untoward has occurred and it is April 5, 1.45 a.m.

when the strongest force of all protesting against the military Handicap Steeplechase of three finish from the last hurdle, and a to he hoped that nothing will According to a Petrograd cficial despatch, the defeat of arms seen for many years paraded decree which says that student miles, For this we bad the win- splendid race resulted in Piggott occur owing to the strict vigil the Austrians on March 30 near the villages of Schilovtzy and the bity. The displey was clergymen, clergymen ordained ner of the Australian Grand driving home Cigar a winner by ance and watchfulness of the Malinizy, when 2,133 prisoners, forty field-kitchens and eight magnificent and in every way or glergymen who have baan National (Ballawarra, 12.3) Alfred a neck. Digar is owned by Mr. Chinese anthorities. With regard field telegraphe were taken, resulted in the enemy's rotreating along splendid. The bearing of the pensioners may not be called to Noble (11.13) and Ally Sloper Percy Heybourn, who has had a to the above we learn that His the whole front, and the complete failure of his attempt to invade men was a veritable revelation, arms. In their protest the clergy-(1:0), and as a fact they finished fine time this season with a small Excellency Yangtcheng has had Bessarabia in the direction of Chotio,

and aroused the enthusiasm of men declare this decree cannot first, second, and third, reversing string of jumpers. He only ran drawn up a very strongly-worded the crowds. The manner in to justified and is an insult to the order in which their names three at the meeting-Cigar; proclamation, which has been which the Territorial troops have them. All other classes and pro- are written above. Thus Ally Vermouth, who, after being sent to the Consular body for the April, 5, 1,45 a‚m. come on in such a short time car fessions bave the honour of being Sloper won by a head only from orsok hurdler last season, now purpose of posting in and outside A Paris evening communique says: "Quiet along the whole ties the conviction that they will able to fight for their country, Alfred Noble, who finished three made a successful debut as a the Settlements. No doubt this front, except at Woevre, where our progress has continued. We be a must serviceable force, and and they would do likewise. They lengths in front of the Australian steeplechaser; and Toiler, who action of the Chinese authorities captured the village of Regnisvillo, west of Fagenhays, and co-reflects the greatest credit on the are going to petition the Reichstag Champion, Ballawarramade many won his fourth bandicap in will be duly appreciated by capied it on April 1,'

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to abolish the decree,

friends from the circumstance succession,

aidenta of Shanghai,

A Bad Time for the Austrians.

Further Capture by the French,

·Territorials in Cairo,

German Clergymen Want to Fight:

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