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August 26 1915,

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THURSDAY, AUGUST

1918.

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THE DARDANELLES.

SITUATION CONSIDERED "VERY GRAVE.

Thousands of Wounded Turks Arrive at Constantinople Daily.

PRESIDENT WILSON'S DETERMINATION CONCERNING GERMANY.

[Renter's Service to The "Telegraph."]

THE DARDANELLES.

CONSTANTINOPLE'S PESSIMISTIC VIEW,

Augnet 25, 4.55 a.m. Renter's correspondent at Sofia has received information from Constantinople to the effect that the population considers that the. situation is grave.

There has been violent fight'ng in Gallipoli during the past week and every day thousandae of woanded are arriving in Con- stantinople and fresh troops are going to the Dardanelles. There in a scarcity of bread and coal.

A German Embassy official recently declared that if the present state of things continued be wouldn't be surprised to see the Allies in Constantinople quite soon. This is significant in view of the persistent rumours of British successes in Gallipoli,

FOR AMBULANCE SERVICE.

CONTINGENT OF INDIANS FROM SOUTH AFRICA.

August 25, 4.55 .. According to Reater's correspondent at Ospetowa it is reported that the Imperial Government has accepted a contingent of Ladiana from the Union, for ambulance service in the Overseas Forcës,

THE SINKING OF THE ARABIC.

CROCODILES TEARS FROM COUNT BERNSTOKFP.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

GERMANY'S TERRIBLE LOSSES.

August 24, 11.10 p.m.

A matter of most vital interest since the outbreak of the war has been the strength of the German army. There has been much controversy on the subject, and many most inaccurate estimates have been hazorded.:

Renter now learns from the best information available that the igaren at the end of July were:Western Front, 1,800,000 Germans, Eastern Front 1,400,000 Germans with probably 1,120,000 Austrians, making a total of 3,200,000 Germans.

This is the largest number that Germany, with all her preparations and resources, has been able fully to equip.

Germany began with 8,000,000 available for military service, and lost effective to the number of 13 millions during the year of war. Germany had at the beginning of June 3,800,000 man in reserve, but since then has lost very heavily.

The reserve comprises unite for filling up the gaps of the Landetarm and Landwehr in garrison, fortifications, lines of com- munications, munition workers, Government servants, railway men, etc., and it remains to be seen whether Germany is able to pat more than the present 3,200,000 in the fighting line, fully equipped and supplied.

Beyond these total figures must be added the 1916 and 1917 classes of recruits, but these do nct exceed 400,000 esoh, as many have already volunteered.

An interesting fact is that the Germans filled the gaps with second and third line troops. Consequently, it is impossible to speak with accuracy of the German first line troops. It is safer to regard all Germans in the firing line as of the same quality.

It is noteworthy that at least 400,000 Germans have been killed, and the total casualties up to May 31, were 1,672,000.

RUSSIAN VICTORY; LONDON REJOICES.

August 24, 7.55 p.m.

FOUR BRAVE MEN HONOURED.

CONDENSED.

There is a sorolty of end coal in Constantinople.

There has been violent lighting. in Gallipoli during the past week

August 24, 11.10 p.m. Viotoria Crosses have been awarded as followa 10 *** Usptain B. R. Willis, Sergeant Alfred Richarde, Privats, Wi- liam Keneally, all of the let Lancashire Fasiliers. On the 25th of April thres companies of the Lancashire, Fasiliore, in effecting a Landing at Gallipoli, westward of Caperellos, were met by a very

The nimost relicence is main- deadly fire from hideen machine guns, which caused a number of casualties. The survivors, however, rushed up, cut the wire tained concerning the negotiations entanglemente, notwithstanding the terrific fire, and after overcoming alicuting the Balkan states.

Preme difficulties, the cliffe wers gained and the position main- tained. Amongst many of the very gallant officers and men engaged in the most hazırdons undertaking, Willie, Bichards and Kensa ly have been selected by their comrades as performing the most signal sots of bravery and devotion to duty, fas

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The Foreign Office hän nötified. Lloyds that cholera in prevalent - water in numerous dister sin Gemany.

Usptain L. G. Hawker, of the Espineers and Flying Corps, for most conspicuous bravery and very great ability on the 25th of July Informasion received from Con when flying alone he attacked three German seroplanes in succedantinople rage that the popula sion. The Erst maneged eventually to excape, the second was driven tion consider that the situation in to the ground, damaged, and the third which he attacked at a height grays, 30 min in Pha of about 10,000 foot was driven to the earth in our lines, the pilot and observer being killed. Personal bravery was shown of the very highest order, as the enemy's aircraft were armed with machine guns, and carried a passenger as well as a pilot.

NEGOTIATIONS IN THE BALKANS.

August 24,8.30 p.m. The utmost reticence is maintained concerning the negotiations the Balkan States, but there is some reason to believe that Servis has shown a conciliatory disposition, which may be the beginning of a wider agreement embracing Balgaria and Greece.

CHOLERA IN GERMANY.

August 24, 7.65 p.m.

The Foreign Office has notified Lloyd's that cholera is prevalent A remarkable spontaneous demonstration outside of the Russian in numerous districts of Germany. Embassy in London this afternoon conveyed ita congratulations on the naval victory and encouragement in the brilliant defence, made by the Russian army. The Russian Ambassador and his wife zrceived ovations.

The Ambassador, in a brief speech of thanke, said: We have had one success, more will come (load obeers), bringing peace to the whole world.

The Russian flag was then unfurled, the band playing, the Russian anthem.

The crowds cheered the Tear and Russian forces, and the Ambassador called for cheers for His Majesty King George, which were given most heartily, the people singing the National Anthem.

HOW THE GERMAN LANDING FAILED.

THE ARABIC.

·WHITE STAR ÄNNOUNCEMENT.

Outside the Russian Embassy, London on the 23rd conrayed its congratulations on the KawLT OVER- naval victory.

Every day there have been thousands of wounded arriving in Constantinople and fresh troops. going to the Dardanellon

At a meeting the Rassisa leaders of all parties discussed. the possibilities of changes in the composition of the Government.

The Imperial Government has 100spted a contingent of Indinu from the Union" for amb service with the Overeens Forces.

Addressing a meeting of mani- tion workers, the Minister of Munitions, M. Thomas, said tha the results had been enormou. and very satisfactory.

A German Embassy official, in Constantinople, declares that if the present state of things con“, tinued he would not be surprised to see the Allies in Constantinop quite soon.

Count Ihi, who has been sp pointed Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs, interviewed, said ..that his first care will be to draw

still closer the ties between Japan.

August 24, 6:40 p.m. In order positively to contradict any suggestions shat the Arabic was not torpedoed, or other misleading and untrue state mente, the White Star Co. bas officially issued the following definite. facts:--The as. Arabio was struck by a torpedo, Captain Finch and the Entente Powers. did not see the submarine, but undoubtedly saw the torpedo. There

Count Bernstorff's plea for the was no question of the Arabic having tried to ram the sabmarine, which was not even seen from the bridge. There was no ques-suspension of America's judgment tion of the Arabie having tried to escape, except for the very proper regarding the sinking of the Ara- precaution taken of putting the helm hard over when the torpedo bic, is almost abject and is in was seen. The Arabic was sunk without warning, die was in startling contrast to the truculence peaceful trading, with various nationalities on board, outward of former Gorman Not bound, consequently there could be no question of munitions. She was not disguised, nor had she any guns mounted,

GERMAN' REQUEST TO AMERICA:

August 24, 8.30 p.m. How the attempted German landing at Pernow, on the eastern aide of the Galf of Etiga, ignominiously failed, is weld today by the Novos Vremyo. August 25, 4.55 p.m. Router's correspondent at Washington ways that the tone of shore under cover of the German squadron. The Rassisne allowed Three large German transports filled with troops approached the Count Bernstorff's plea for the suspension of judgment regarding the transports to come close to the land, then opened a torride srúllery the sinking of the Arabio, is almost abject and in startling contrast fire. The Garman warchipe replied, and there was a fierce duel with the traenlence of the former German Notes. Count Bernstorf lasting some hours, trasts that the United States will give Germany a chance to be heard. Meanwhile all the transports had been sunk, and only a few! If Americans were sotally killed this is naturally contrary to Gerowded boats remained. The Russian artillery soon smashed these A Washington message states that Count Bernstorf, acting on man intentione and Germany will deeply regret the fact. He begs into matchwood.

instructions from Berlin, has requested the United States Govern. to tender his sincere sympathies.

The Bassian artillery was so good that the German squadron ment not finally to decide, regarding the sinking of the steamer It is becoming even clearer, that, despite German machinations, was unable to approach Pernow, but managed to destroy, come Arabic, until all the facts are known. President Wilson is determined to sever diplomatic relations if houses by long range fire. While the main sotion was proceeding Germany's guilt is finally established.

st Pornow the Germanu attempted to land troops" in lighters at Gainseh, to the south of Parnow," These tried to reach the beach but wore annihilated.

JAPAN AND THE TRIPLE ENTENTE.

August 25, 215 a.m.

RUSSIAN COMMUNIQUE.

OSSOWIECS FORTIFICATIONS DESTROYED.

It is becoming clearer that de- apite German machinations, Pre-- sident. Wilson in determined to aover diplomatic relations if Ger- many's guilt in the sinking of the Arabic is finally established.

There is some reason to believe. that Servis has shown a more conciliatory disposition in the Balkan situation, which may be the beginning of a wider agron- ment embracing Bulgaria Greece.

DON'T FORGET.

AND THE PEACE OF THE WORLD,

August 25, 12.55 p.m. Renter'a correspondent at Paris says that Count Thit, who has appointed Japaness Minister for Foreign Affairs, when inter-

FRENCH MINISTER'S APPEAL..

August 24, 8.80 p.m. - '7 faid that his first care would be to draw still clquer the ties

A Paris report alates that, addressing an audience of munition een Japan and the Triple Entente. The lot of Japan, was mpletely bound up with that of her Allies and that after this workera, M. Thomas Minister of Munitions said the results had been enormous and very satisfactory, but they must be multiplied tenfold. ible war, the relations of Japan, and those of the powers, must Frence knows that the great industrien will answer her appeals.

oned, not only for their respective interests, but above peak to day of victory because by continuous efforts the interests of the peace of the world.

scquired the certainty of victory Germany in attempting

Cussin, because she feels that, France is ster ials of insosas; while mighty

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August, 25, 2.15 s.m, A Petrograd communique reports there is no change in the

district.

Bastiana continus to hold the enemy between Kovno and

to withdrawal from Ossowiec,

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