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WAR TELEGRAMS,

(Continwxi from page 1.)

THE RUSSIANS.

GERMANS SCATTERED LIKE SHEEP.

November 11, 6.20 p.m.

TILL HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1918,

A YEAR AGO TO-DAY.

LEADING EVENT'S IN THE

GREAT WAR.

| Extracts from the war news con- tained in the Hongkong Telegraph" of November 13,

1914.

No Neglect.

A Court Martial has fully a0. quitted Rear Admiral Tronbridge who had been in command of the Mediterranean Craiser Squadron

The Russian operations to the westward and southwestward of Riga are developing most successfully. Russian warships in the Gulf of Riga shelled German reserviste" scattering them like sheep."ince 1912) of neglect in conuso-

BIG CAPTURE OF PRISONERS.

November 12, 1.20 a.m.

According to a Petrograd communique, supplementary reports to hand show that the Russians captured altogelber 3,571 prisoners

in the action north of Kolki.

THE ALLIES IN THE WEST.

FRENCH MINERS WRECK ENEMY GALLERIES AND

DAMAGE TRENCHES,

November 12, 1.20 a.m. A Paria communique reparts particularly native cannoanding in the Loos and Souotez sectors. Our miners, it says, obtained ex- cellent results in several districts, wrecking enemy galleries and damaging their tronobos, one of which, in Leseparges, we occupied.

ANGLO-AMERICAN EXCHANGE

November, 11, 6.20 pm.

tion with the escape of the Germsa ernisere Gooban and Breslau,

The South African Revolt: Mon Invited to Surrender, that the Government has issued a A message from Pretoria says proclamation which promised an amnesty to all of the rebels sur- rendering before the 2lat inst the rebel leaders excepted. Our Gold Reserve Reaches Unpre- cedented Figure.

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The R Hon. Frederick Hath THE LICENSING BOARD. SAMOAN FUNERAL FOR

Jackaca. PC, a director of the Bank of England, and a former President of the Institute of Bank- ere, bas announced that the gold reserve of the Bank of England has reached the unprecedentad figure of sixty-nine and a half millions atling,

British Torpedo Gunboat Tor- pedoed.

It is notified in the Gazette that i meeting at the Licensing Board will be held in the Couceil Cham- ber at 2.15 p.m. on Monday. November 22, 1915, for the par- pose of considering the following *pplications onder the Liquors Consolidation Ordinance, 1911,

H.M.S. Niger has been torpe-viz:--

A message from New York states that an international com- mittee of bankers has been organised to regulate exchange between Great Britain and the United States. The committee consists of Lord Cunlife, Sir E. Holden, Sir Feliz Schuster and nine Ameri-doed by a submarine in The can representatives. The plan contemplates an initial loan of at least fifty million dollar to which Amarionn banks will be invited to subscribe, the procesde to be used chiefly against acceptances of cotton sad grain bills.

THE ZEALANDIA'S CARGO INTENDED FOR GERMANY.

November 12, 2.55 a.m. According to Roater's correspondent at Washington it is authoritatively stated that international law was not violated by the British soarob of the Zealandin, which took place outside the territorial limit. There is reason to believe that he was bound for Sweden with a cargo destins 1 for Germany.

DEATH OF LORD VERNON AT MALTA.

November 12, 2,55 a.m. Lord Vernon, a captain of Yoomiary, has died at Malts of dysentry.

[Lord Vernon was born in 1888 and ancceeded his father ten years later. He entered the diplomatic earvios, was hon. attache at Constantinople and later at the Legation at Munich. He was one of the pages at the wedding of the late King Elward.]

REPORT OF LORD KITCHENER'S RESIGNATION A MISCHIEVOUS FALSEHOOD.

From one Paul M. Marsh for a Downs. The Niger foundered, but Pablican's Licence to sell by re- all the officers and seventy-seven tail intoxicating liquors on the of the crew were saved, of whom premises No. 5, Do Your Road four were injured. It is believed Central under the sign "King that no one perished.

Edward Hotel."

The Turks Routed:

From one Jane Howard for a Restaurant Adjanet Licence to sell by retail intoxicating liquora on the premises No. 10 Des Voax Road Central under the sign "Alexandra Cafe."

A Petrogard official message atatea that the Bassians have turned the Tarkiah attempted outflanking movement at Keep rikoel into a rout, capturing pri. Boners and ammunition. The

From one Donald M. Goodall Russians have consequently oo- for a Restaurant Adjunct Licence cupied the whole of the Alasch-to sell by retail intoxicating kert valley.

liquore on the premises No. 14 Des Voeux Road Central.

THE SINGER

The King's Speech. The King in his speech from the Throne said:" The energies and sympathies of my subjects in every part of the Empire are concentrated upon the proseoa- tion of the war to a victorious

We take the following, whic') issue. My Massalmso subjects is from the pen of Mr. R. F. W. know well that the rapture with Rese, from the Glate of Cotobar 0. Turkey has been forced upon [Mr. John Kipling, of the Irish me againes my will and I re- Guards, only son of Mr. Rudyard November 11, 9.40, p.m.

cognise with appreciation and Kipling, is reported "missing, be- In the House of Commons Mr. J. M. Hogge (L. Edinburgh hastened to give of their loyalty There was a singer of songs-0,

gratitude the proofs they have lieved killed."] Enat) referring to the Globe case, said he believed that Earl Kit-and devotion in support of my chener did resign. Mr. Asquith rose immediately and esid that Mr. army and navy, who will continue Hogge had ascribed to him the infamy of being a party to a delih to maintain, in full measure, their grate and inexcusable falsehood. Lord Kitebenor never had tender- glorious traditions, We shall ed his resignation either to the King or himself, the only two to watch and follow their steadfast. And whom it could be tendered. Earl Kitonener had never breathed a peas and valour with thankful- word about resignation to him and it was a deliberate and mix-nees and pride. There is through- obievous lie, biob, if it had been allowed to pass might have done out the Empire a fixed determion- the country the greatest injury. The decision to send Earl Kit- tion. to secure, at whatever Baori-Bravely he sang to his people till ohener on a mission to the Eael was taken on Thursday. Serious fice, the triumph of our aim in information leading to the decision was first brought to the vindication of our case. Cabinet's notice on Wednesday.

LORD DERBY'S WARNING.

November 11, 1.15 p.m. Lord Derby, Director of Recruiting, has been authorised by Mr. Asquith to sate definitely that if a sufficient number of young men, not indispensable to business of national importance d not volun-, teor before the 30th inst, the Government will thereafter take steps to redeem Mr. Asquith's pledge to the Hease of Commons on the 2nd inst. sad that in that event compulsory means would be taken before married men were required to falfil their engagemont to serve.

Duo financial provision will be asked for the effective conduct of the war and these will be the only measures subcated before the stiniament of the great purpose apon whick the efforts of the Empire are not,”

APPOINTMENTS.

His Excellency the Governor HISTORY WILL JUSTIFY MR. CHURCHILL.

hina ben plessed to appoint Subadar Bban Singh, Hongkong November 11, 7.00 p.m.

Singapore Battalion, Royal Gar- During question time in the House of Commons, Mr. Asquithrison Artillery, to be one of his said papers could not be laid on the table regarding the Antwerp Honorary Aides-de-Camp vice expedition during the continuance of the war. He added that Mr. Sabadar Major Mohammed Ali, Churchill might treat with indifference any allegation against him. Bo had a good record which would be smply justified when the full story is told,

THE DEFENCES OF LONDON,

November 11,9.30 p.m. In the House of Commone, Mr. Balfour said that experte were yet unconvinced that Zeppelins were the most desirable form of aircraft, but many airships are being built for scouting purposes. The naval flying wing was being increased as fast as possible as the defance of London against Zeppelin should be largely constal. Both gups and air defences are improving daily.

TORPEDOED BRITISH TRANSPORT REACHES MUDROS.

November 12, 12.20 p.m.;

a wonderful singer, Son of the skalds who made valorous songa foroursires, he speaded his song on the winge of the wave and the tempest,

Calling a soul to the clay of our

alothful desires;

low, like an echo, Spanning from comber to com bor the void of the deep, Came there the sound of a nation

Broased from ita torpor, Cams there the sighing of souls that are wakened from sleep. Bravely he sang and the cowards

were vested with valour,

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MRS. R. L. STEVENSON.

After Burial a Solemn Kava Ceremony was Held.

London, September 11. Mre. Robart Louis Stevenson-the wife of whom Steventon wrote "steel trae and blade straight,| the Great Artificer made my mate"-died in 80 Franois co oarly this year. The remains were creu ated, and taken by her son-in- law and daughter (Mr. and Mrs Field) to Samon, where the funer al was held on June 22. The Samoa Times reporta that, in accordance with Mrs. Stevenson's wish, she was laid by her hos haud's pide at Mount Vaeu, Vuilims. Colonel Logan (the New Zealand Administrator), many military officers, the United States Coagul, and A numbr of

bigb obiefs were among the large number who formed the procession. After the burial service the party held a solemn kava ceromony in the ancient Samoan fashion, in the middle of the Boud of Loving Hearts.

land

Colonel Logan, addressing the Patives, said: "It must be a great Pleasure to the Samoans that Mr. and Mrs. Field have come to this upon this PBorad BI- rand. I am glad that I am here representing King George, and that I am able to place Vailims at their disposal. It would have been a great pleasure to the great obief who is buried on the bill to know that the British flag a fly- although the cocasion is a sad one ing on his old home, and #3,

in one respect, it is pleasant in another, for Stevenson and hi wife are together again. I am very glad, indeed to see the Samoan obiele here to-day to do honour to the wife of Tasitala. May God bless you all."

The high chief Tamasese, re- eponding, said: "We are gather-

Robed were the slothful ined here to-day to do honour to the

memory of Mrs. Stevenson, a kind friend and true wife, and I hope that every couple will be blessed with the affection which beautified the life of Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson. We thank you so much for your kind speech, and may God bless you and yours."

‚”—Exchange.

-TO-DAY S ADVERTISEMENT,

mighty adventurous guise And the Angel that guards as our land took new heart for bia vigil, And looked to the war-crimson- ed dawning with hope in his eyes. Bravely he sang-and the hearts of

the young men grew eager, Willingly came they the best of

their manhood to bring, the voice of the singer swelled oat down the high- ways of Empire,

R. Calling the men of the outposts to auccour their King

PARTICULARS AND CONDI Bravely he sang-but they asked TONS of the letting by Publio Auction Sale, to be held on Mon- of him more thaa his

day, the 15th day of Nov., 1915, at Asked of him more than his Works Department, by Order of

inging,

3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public wondeifal children of song, Hia Excellency the Governor, And he gave with a heart that of One Lot of Crown Land with joy healed the break at the Peak, in the Colony of ing of sorrow,

Hongkong, for a term of 21

Hongkong Singapore Battalion, And Royal Garrison Artillery, with jeffect from the 7th November, 1915.

Lieutenant-Colonel G B. Crisp, R.A.M.C, Director of Medical Services, China Command, to be

■ Member of the Medical Board, vice Licntenant-Oulonel F. W. G. Gordon-Hall, R.A.M.O., resigned, with effect from the 2nd July 1015.

CRICKET.

C. 5. C. C. V University, The following will represent the Hongkong Civil Service Cricket

The War Office announces that the trapeport Southland, from Olub en 0. 8, 0. C. ground at Alexandria, was torpedoed in the Aegean Sea on the 2nd September, 2 p.m., tc-day. but reached Hudros the same day. The essualties were:-Killed 9, injured 2; missing and believed to be drowned 22.

ANOTHER BRITISH STEAMER SUNK.

Noyember 11, 6:20 pm,

The British steamer Caria has been sunk

Captain R. E. 0; Bird; E. W.

And tendered his all that the years.

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arm of the King might be PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. strong..

Bravely he sang-0, his goog brings a solace to mourning,

Halving the tears that are wor

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Soorer:-W. Fincher,

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As the glory of death gives proad mien to the anguish it hides.

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