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THE HONG KONG TELEGRAPH.

TO-DAY'S

LATEST WAR TELEGRAMS.

[Beuter's Service ** Telegraph.").

DESPERATE GERMAN ATTACK ON THE LABYRINTH.”

July 13, 5.35 p.m.

EXTRA

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 1915.

THE RESIGNATION OF MR. BRYAN.

ADHERENCE TO PEACE THEORIES.

AMERICAN POLICY

UNCHANGED..

The Times correspondent at Washington writes ander date of June 9 as follows-

The United Staten was treated

Reuter's correspondent at Paris says that the Germans attempt-to-day to a political sensation of ed a desperate attack on the "Labyrinth." Under the protection of a curtain of fire, the assailants were decimated and completely thrown back.

FRENCH COMMUNIQUE. ·

ANOTHER AEROPLANE FEAT.

July 13, 6.35 p.m.

A Paris communique says that there is fierce grenade âghting in Argonne. A German movement in the Vosges was defeated. A squadron of 35 aeroplanes, despite a gale of wind, threw 171 large bombe on a German strategio railway at Vigneulles les Hat- ton Chatel which was serving both the region of Calonne and the Forest of Apremont; most important supplies were concentrated there. All the aeroplanes returned safely though they were most vigorously shelled.

VOLUNTEER RESERVE TASK OF BRITISH

ORDERS.

STATESMEN."

the Nation.

Volunteer Reserve Orders issu-French Comment on Mobliising ed to-day by Major Wakeman Commanding H.KV.R. atale.

the first magnitude the resigna tion of Mr. Bryan, the Secretary of State. Mr. Bryan's decision was due to the German situation. As

American monition-producing cause even when we do not work

plante. The German Government in the same way.

is said to be behind it, and Count With affectionate regards, mic- Bernstorf is said to have prom-cerely yours. ised unlimited money. The anti- B

Woodrow Wilson, war propaganda of certain landers Mr. Bryan later said that be mentioned in yesterday's massage, would have a more complets is described as a by-product of statement to make when the reply the same activities. That the|to the German Note wan sent, affair will mature is most impro- | which would probably be to- bable, but the mere conception morrow, and added that his of so grandiose a sobeme is re- resignation became effɔotive as garded by those responsible for American neatrality as, perhaps, the most impressive proof yet forthcoming of the power and de termination of the German and German-American agente.

Exchange of Letters.

Washington, June 8, Mr. Bryan's letter of resignation is as follows:

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THE KWANGTUNG FLOODS.

FRIGHTFUL

DEVASTATION.

FIRE ADDS TO THE TRAGEDY.

The topic of the moment is still the Kangtang Floods, and everybody has the same remark to make about them: shat not within the memory of the oldest inhabit aut has the river spread as on this occasion or threatened to cause such widespread destruction, poverty and death.

HONGKONG POLO CLUB.

An Acknowledgmest

The Membera of the Hongkong Polo Club have received the fol lowing letter from the Hon. Treasurer of the Belgian Orphan Fund

July 10th 1915.

Dear Sir: Hr. Verstraeten sent me a cheque of $650 on behalf of the Hoogkong Polo Ulub. As Bon Treasurer of the Belgian Orphan Fand" 1 beg you to accept my very sincere thanks and to a reg them to the Members of the Hong kong Polo Clab whose genera VE and obaritable gift will be highly apprecisted,

(gd) MADELEINE LIEBERT.

Hon. Treasurer. Hongkong Polo Club.

LATEST SHIPPING NEWS.

MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. The OP.R. MONTEAGLE arrived.

Mojt on Tumeday, the 1918 Jul & Con laft Moji on Wednesday, 14th Fuly 5am das to arrive Kobe on Thursday, the 15th July, am

The Ben Line . BENALDER from Leith, Middieabro and London left Bings. pore for this port on the 14th instant and may be expected to arrive here on or about

20th instant.

soon as the Note was forwarded. Mr. Bryan: An Impression, Mr. Bryan first came into prom inence to American jublic life in 1896, when his famous "Cross of Gold" speech at the Chicago Convention won him the Damo cratic nomination for the Presid- ency. The country repudiated

At the moment of writing there bis darrency heresies, just as foar years later it would have nothing is little ta add to what our rendera My dear Mr. President,- to do with his opposition to Im- already know, as to the havoc on indicated in this correspondence, It is with sincere regret that I perialism and to the retention of the West River itpolf, but farther Yours very sincerely he has, from the first, urged an have reached the conclusion that the Philippine Islands. In 1904 details are continually arriving altra-pacific treatment of the sab I shall return you the commistion bis hold on the Democrats was by mail or wire from the Canton marine controversy. President of Secretary of State with which somewhat shaken, and the party district, Shameen continues un- Wilson, while he desires peace as yon bonoured meat the beginning adopted a Conservative candidate der water though the depth seeme ardently as Mr. Bryan, has steadily of your Administration. Obedi ona uafe and sane" platform to have been exaggerated by refused to listen to his arguments, ent to your sense of duty and The experiment, however, proved some of the eye-witnesses. In the and it is an open secret that the sonated by the highest motives, in practice to be pleasing neither bar and dining room of the Vio. only thing that Mr. Bryan con- you have prepared for tranemis to the Radicala nor the Conservatoria Hotel it has been at least a tributed to the first Lusitania sion to the German Government tives, and in 1908, for the third foot deep, and in parts of the Note was his signature. In her Note in which I cannot join and probably the last time Mr. central avenue anywhere from to answer Germany proposed both without violating what I deem to Bryan received the nomination of two, four, and even five feet. investigation and arbitration, be my obligation to my country, his party sad again led it to Places having their own cellar, and, rather than sign the and the ieege, involved is of such defeat. At the last Democratic like the bank etc, have felt the document refusing the application moment that to remain a member Coavention, held at Baltimore in worst of the flooding, as might of what, as proved by the peace of the Oabinet would be as anfair 1912, his leadership was definitely have been supposed. For all the treskies cooluded with Great to you as it would be to the cause set on one side, and Mr. Wilson business houses things are necas Britain and other countries, is his which is nearest my heart was chosen as the party candidate sarily brought to a standstill. pat panaces for all international namely, the prevention of war. I as a juncture when nomination Progress, whether here or in quarrels, Mr. Bryan resigned. therefore respectfully tender my was practically equivalent to the native city, is only pos

sible in sampans—a means" of In nearly all quarters his re-resignation, to take effect when election... signation meets with approval. It the Note is sout, unless you prefer Three severe defeate, however, locomotion that becomes terribly tava despatched

have been very far from destroy-dangerous the moment these small about four thousand is felt that Mr. Bryan has given a an earlier hour.

Alike desirous of reaching aing Mr. Bryan's popularity and craft come within the swing of worth of biscuits and cros sapreme proof of that crusading sincerity and faithfulness to peacefal solution of the problems influence. His is still a name to the current. Gatling on board, and others seem to be following Parie, June 6,--The Russian principle which is the secret of arising out of the use of sub-conjure with in the West, and the Hongkong bosta is an adven- this good examples fee panies will parade on Friday, reverses in Galicis, Mr. Lloyd the great anthority that he used marines sgainst merchantmen, the Eastern States have long out tors in itself, and one not unmized Officially the Chinese have faly the 16th, outside the Law George's speech at Manchester, to enjoy, and still to a great extent we find ourselves differing irre grown the antipathy of the Free with considerable danger wasted no time in making relia Courts at 5.16, p.m. for Battalion and M. Dalbiez's. Bill for the bet enjoys, with public opinion, concilably as to the methods Silver days. The publicity which Accidenta, many of them fatal, arrangements. Yesterday after Drill and Skirmishing Happy ter co-ordination of the national especially in the West. Also it is which should be employed. It was the result of his first plunge aboon I. Two native barges were noon the Tung Wah Hospi Valley. Drens Drill Order, Shirt bnergies, which is now before the universally admitted that the falls to your lot to speak officially into national politics he has sarn-capaized near the Steamboat Cam Commitice me to

State Department is relieved of a for the nation, but I consider it ad to considerable accounts as a pany's whar! yesterday morning, situation and the fifteen member Chamber, have all contributed to concentrate the attention of grave incubus, for not even his to be none the less my duty to lecturer and journalist. Perhaps and the occupants presumably present immediately so warmest admirers pretend that endeavour as'a private citizen tono American, unless it be Mr. drowned, while the same $3,000 between them as a met Recruits will parade under Sgt. Frenchmen with peculiar force on Mr. Bryan brought to his office the promote the end which you have Roosevelt, knows the country as fate bafell several sampans off egg for a new fund, and mad Maj, Bond on the Oricket Ground, the question of munitions. The at 6.16 p.m. on Monday, July 19, Press takes Mr. Lloyd George's industry or the experience that the in view by means which you do Mr. Bryana known it or has ad- Shameen. A Chinese gunboat arrangements for the immediat

dressed such vast and varied was carried forcibly along forwarding of help.” times require. The only fear not feel at liberty to use. Wednesday, July the 21st, and speech as a text, and em- Thursday, July the 22nd. Dress phasizes the fact that while the is that, with characteristic inabi. In severing the intimate and audiences. His complete identity the river till it collided with a Chinese Chamber of Comp

fall of Przemysl does not lity to grasp any but surface pleasant relations which have with the emotions and intellig house. She was a primitive form held a meeting for the wat Drill Order, Shirt sleeves.

indications, Germany may be existed between us during the ence of the average man and an of boat and apparently not meant obar table purpose. compromise the future of the war, "p"Co. will parade at Volunteer it affords a valuable lesson which encouraged to believe that the past two years, permit me to equally complete aptitude as a to stand rough nange. Her bow How serious the position on Headquarters on Wednesday, cannot be ignored with im change connotes a weakening of acknowledge the profound eatis popular orator always make him sprit was knocked off and it was river is may be resized the Government's determination faction which it has given me to a success. Of late years he has only by the merestchanos that she measure-from a telegr July the 21st, at 5.30 p.m. under punity. Sgt. Maj. Cooke, Dress: Drill Discussing the task confronting to press the submarine laane. be associated with you in the showa a strong icolination for did not capsize. An added danger General Lung Obal-i

the new British Government, the That Mr. Bryan's resignation may important work which has come religions subjects and for such to navigation liss in the fast that the Civil Governor of Canton, Order.

the eventually be a serious political before the State Department and public issues as land themselves buoys have, in many cases, been Li Kwok-kwan, have Signallers.

Temps says:-

carried away or else have reached to the Hon. Mr. Lan Signallers will parade at Mur With that true sones of the handicap to the President is, of to thank you for the courtesies readily to an ethical treatment. ray Battery on Wednesday, July real nature of things which coured, the case. But it will have extended.

Mr. Bryan's appointment to the the length of their cables and chairman of the Chinese Chan we

of Commerce and Mr. Long no immediate influence on im With the heartiest good wishes Secretaryship of State was re- become submerged. the 21st, at 5.30 p.m.

the attention of the Government portant policies, and, as to the for your personal welfare and the garded in the United States part. Honam Island is reported to be chuen, secretary of the

Lusitania iue, the acceptance of success of your Administration, Ily as a consolation prize and everywhere under water, in Wah. The wire states that A class of intruction will be is directed towards running the e. Bryan's resignation proves am, my dear Mr. President; very partly as a reward for his real places to a very great depth, and and south of the city, the held on the Cricket Ground at administrative machine for the that the President has made up truly yours.

services to the Democratic Party, both it and the city itself have has risen to a depth of over- 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday, July the fall atilisation of the productive his mind toa ocurse which, though

W. J. Bryan. It was the first office he had ever every street littered with floating feet. It adds that the 20.h, & Thursday, July the 22ad, power of the nation and towards dictated in a most sincere desire The President's letter to Mr. held and his administration of it rubbish.. Ia the suburbs'people | sent troops in rescue parties under 8gt. Maj. Bond. Dress: avoiding any bands being idle at to avoid a raptare with Germany, Bryan was ná followa ****

has rather confirmed than disai- are to be seen living on the topa that these have saved over twen Drill Order, Shirt sleeves. & time when so many workers are is expected to prove considerably

My dear Mr. Bryan.

patid the common notion of the of the houses and.orging pit sous-thousand persons, and "finish Gun Club Hill & P. of W. Camp. required. The mobilisation of

gulf fixed between rhetorician ly to the occupants of passing with the pathetic remin The H.K.V.E. will relieve the industry, which is at least as much more downright than Mr. Bryan's

arbitration Boheme.

and the man of actios. Nur in bosts for relief. Variona big there is not enough feel H.A.V.C. on Saturday, July the

spite of his two trips round the steamers that are in the habit of tribute among the rescued 17th.

world, have Americans ever reusing the river have been unable appeal for gifts of rice garded Mr. Bryan as an authority to proceed to their booys, biscuit

Parades.

"A," "B" and "C" Com

Bleevor.

Recruits.

"D" Coy."

Class of Instruction.

Detail.

characterises the British mind,

FLOOD.

I accept your resignation only because you insist upon its ac an obligation as the sending There is maou excited specula- ceptance, and I accept it with to the battlefield of a number of tion as to Mr. Bryan's succesior much more than deep regret men more rajo:tio ete to the and whether there will be other with a feeling of personal sorrow. Goo Club Hill.Saturday Jals led certaia British statesmen, in to noted that at least one member has been very delightful to me. to whom they might safely entrar sought to proceed from Canton

At Prisoners of War Camp power of the Empire, as perhaps resignations from the Cabinet. Is Our two years closs association on foreign affairs, or as a guide Some of the boate that bave FIRE IN THE WAKE OF

As though matters the 17th Seos. 1 & 2 of A Co. cinding Mr. Loyd George himself, ought logio:lly to follow Mr. Oer judgments have accorded in the direction of national policy, to the Weat River have had to Bees. 3. & 4 of A. BOY to look upon conscription as a Bryan. The person most mention practically every matter of official They admire his oratory, they put back again on socount of the tad enough already in July the 18th Secs. 1 & 2 of B Co. necessary solution of the present

geting situation, has been Becs 3 & 4 of B Co, Monday situation. The spectacle presented as his successor is Mr. Lansing, duty and of public policy until feel the attractiveness of his per violence of the current, July the 19th Bec. 1 of C Co.ed by Great Britain to-day is State Department and Acting ministration has been generous ousness of mind and mature distrem caused no one yet knows in the Sap Sam

the present Counsellor to the now. Your support of the Ad-sonality, they like that ingenu. Of she frightful amount of by a serious cut Seos. 2, 3 & 4 of C Co. Tuesday such as to remove the last doubts Secretary of State. His appoint and loyal beyond praise, and your which establishes him as a typi-a tetth part. Relief parties have July the 20th Sece, 3 & 4 of Ata to the degree of military power ment would be in excellent one, devotion to the duties of your cal Western American; but when been sent out at intervale since Co. Sec. 1 & 2 of A Co. Wednes which our British Ally is in but Mr. Lansing is an internation: great office, your eagerness to take it comes to a matter that demande Sandey, from Hoigkong and from day July the 21st Seca, 3 & 4 B Oo. 1 & 2 of B. Co. Tharaday ment of all the resources of the the President wishes - Booretary tunity for the set vice it has offered, immonsense judgment they have Prominte: The Hingkong Chingue, process of attaining. The enlist al lawyer pare and aimple, and if advantage of every great oppor perspective, balanes, and sober the various district of Kwangtung Jaly the 22nd Bece. 2, 3 & 4 of O

country may be compared, as of State with more political in have been an example to the rest invariably preferred to follow with their proverbial generosity, Co. Beca, 1 of O Co. regards its efficacy and the addi fuence there are several geod of us. You are barned our other guidance than his.. have hastened to discum means of

The guard for Prisoners of War tional aid which it will bring to choices open to him. There is affectionate admirati in

alleviating the worst of the Cmp will parade daily at Star the common cause, to the sapport also vague but, as far as one can friendship.

- trouble, bus tha tisk is so huga an Ferry Wharf Hongkong at 6.10

Norah, the green gook, ona that no one feels particularly gather, purely gratuitous talk of Even now we are not separated p.m. The guard for Gun Club of's now ally.

a possible coalition

in the object wo sack but only in poked her head in at the dining- sanguine. Trade is bad here,

Hill will parade nightly at Star:

Ferry Wharf Hongkong at 9.15

and see

Stick a knife into it," mid her

ever, it is felt that it

• If the knife comes out ill not be easy to give more than

pudding, is ready to anr'a

It is intimated that the Note to the method by which we seek it, room door Plesse, ma'am, she they have had an apresdented

that my saked, an' how

how will I be know- number of calla on their purses, p.m. Dress: Full Marching Order. 17tb, to Friday morning, July Germany will go forward to day. It is for ther

entfrom in when the puddia" in cooked?" and, though their will to help inaa Transfers: Pien. G. A. Wood- the 23rd: 2/Lieut. C. H. Blason. According to the Washington fooling shout oook and B. Innes are transferred Orderly Sergeant from Batur correspondent of the Chicago the Bera to "D" Coy.

day morning, July the 17th, to Herald, the Germans have laun- desper Posing Pto. F. W. Black Friday morning, July the 23rd obed a new plan for the p having joined in posted to "B" Sergt. D. Tollantion of Coy, Bection 1 Pie. A. G. Pile Musketry Part 1. All Recruits the Al having joined is posted to "B" of A,B & O.Companies, who have information Coy, Section 2.

not fired Part 1 will attend King'" Ordady Officer: O:derly Offer Park Bans on Saturday Jal from Saturday morning, Jal the 17th at 2.30 1 p.m.

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lives lost, another rabat

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