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THE

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SECOND EXTRA

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1915.

TO-DAY'S

LATEST WAR TELEGRAMS,

[Beater's Service to The Telegraph."]

THE FIGHTING IN THE BALKANS.

BRITISH AND FRENCH SUCCESSES.

November 18, 2.10 p.m.

According to Beuter's correspondent at Athens, an unofficial account of the French victory states that the Bulgarians, who are numerically superior, consisting of three Divisions, are now on the right bank of the Vardar.

The British have scored a success on the Valandovo-Rambrosho front, while the French have occupied Osstorino, which the Bal- garians have evacuated.

THE BULGARIAN ADVANCE.

The Greek Press depicts the Berbian position as being gloomy and states that the Bulgarians have occupied Prilep and are now only two hours from Monastir. They are making a turning move- ment under the command of German officers,

The Consula at Monastir, except the French, have gone to Balonica, whither the archivew have been sout,

FRANCE AND THE ALLIES.

A POINTED DEMAND.

November 18, 2.35 p.m.

Reator's Paris correspondent states that satisfaction is express-

ed by the newspapers at the inauguration of the Allies' Council, which it is hoped will be the prelude to fruitfal resolutions.

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The need for prompt action is emphasised by the Municipa Council, which has passed a resolution calling on Allied subjects resident in France either to leave the country or enlist in the Franch Army, those refusing to be interned,

GREECE AND THE BALKANS,

OIL TANKS AND MACHINERY IN KAISER'S PALACE GROUNDS.

November 18, 2.35 p.m.

A writer in the Figaro affirms that German. eubmarines have been replenishing their stores at Greek porte, notably at Corfu, where oil tanke and pumping machinery have been erected in the grounds of the Kaiser's Palace.

HONGKONG POLICE OFF

THE FRONT."

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POR KING AND COUNTRY. glimpse of the procession, Ar

riving at the pier, the man took farewell of their many friends, and bere the scene was & most TO animated one. A feature was the large number of Indian members of the Force who came down to too their British comrades off. The band again rendered suitabla music, and as the party left in the police launch, which was flying the blue ensign, the band strack up "Auld Lang Syne" and the A send-off, worthy in every large crowd which had now a- respect of the men who volunteer sembled gave hearty cheers. For - at this time to fight for the Hongkong the read-of was ver

Motherland, was given to a party tainly very enthusiastic.

A Stirring Send-off This Afternoon:

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of 27 men who left the Colony this afternoon for the Froat. The to bid farewell were the Hon, the Among those who were present volunteers, who were composed Captain Superintendent of Police of 21 policemen, 4 warders, (Mr. O. Mo. I. Messer); Mr. P. P. Banitary Inspector and one rail- J. Wodehouse, D.S.P.; Mr. T. H. way guard, will carry with them King, A.8.P.; Mr. F. C. Jonkis, memories of one of the most en- D.S.P. (Reuerve); Chief Inspector thusiastic send-offs yet given to Gonrlay and a large number of men who have volunteered for regular and reserve inspectors.

Praise should be given to At the Central Police Station, Special Police Reserve Inspector where the party first assembled, McEwen who organised the whole

large number of the men's of the arrangemente, friends and colleagues gathered and gave them hearty "God-speed." The band of the 74th Panjabis, ander Band- master J. Christian, attended, by kind permission of the Colonel and officers in charge, and seleo- tions were played in the Com- pound some time before the men were due to leave. As the party moved away to the accompaniment of a routing march' by the band, Chinese crackers were fred sod a cheer given. All along the route to Blake Pier, frequent cheers were given by the crowds. who had gathered to catch--a.

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