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The Hongkong Telegraph

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(ESTABLISHED 1881.) Copyright, 1915 by the Proprietor.

November 27 1915,

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TO-DAY'S

LATEST WAR TELEGRAMS.

GERMANY PLANS NEW

MOVE ON SERBIA.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28.

WAR TELEGRAMS,

on Tuesday north of the Bethune-La Basseo road, and occupied the crater. The enemy, on Wednesday exploded a mine south of Quinchy, somewhat damaging our tranches. A hostile bombing attack against the crator was ropulsed.

The enemy yesterday exploded a mins near Carnoy and Givenchy. Twenty-three of our aeroplanes yesterday successfully bombed German but encampment north-east of Albart. The enemy re- plied with a single neroplane, which dropped six bombs soar Bray, doing no damage.

LIVELY CANNONADE.

November 27, 1.15 a.m, A Paris communique states that there has been a cannonade along the entire front. It was moat lively in the Argonne, where LARGE FORCES OF TROOPS BEING SHIFTED FROM grenade fighting in the region of Fille and Morte, where the French German ammonition depot was blown up. There was brisk

WESTERN FRONT.

cccupied a mine crater:

Successful Raid by French Aeroplanes.

TERRIBLE ATROCITIES BY THE TURKS UNDER

OERMAN OFFICERS.

(Beater's Service to the "Telegraph."] THE FIGHTING IN THE BALKANS.

GERMANY Moving troOPS FROM WESTERN FRONT.

November 27, 1.50 p.m. Reuter's correspondent at Zurich states that reports from Germany indicate extensive movements of troops towards Sarbia from the Western fron'.

These raporte also indicate that the railways along which the now formations are concentrated are closed to crdinary traffic.

FRENCH AEROPLANES BOMBARD STRUBNITZA.

November 27, 1.50 p.co.

A telegram from Salonica states that s ́equadron of French seroplanes bas successfully bombarded Strumnitza.

IS BULGARIA GETTING TIRED?

November 27, 1.50 p.m. Bulgarian newspapers declare that after the occupation of Serbian Macedonia, Bulgaria will not consent to make any fresh

Orifices.

The Albanians are showing a friendliness towards the Serbians,

ENTENTE MINISTERS VISIT MONTENEGRO.

November 27, 1.50 p.m. Renter's correspondent at Rome states that the Entente Minis- ters in Berbis have arrived at Andrievicza, in Montenegro.

TURKISH DEVILRY.

REVOLTING TORTURE OF ARMENIANS.

November 27, 4.20 a.m. Viscount Bryce publishes further details of the horrore of the Armenian maskacres. The Turke Foryounded the town of Bitlis, taking days to murder thousands of the inhabitante, <ho were onm- pelled to dig theirown graves, The remainder were driven to the Tigris. Revolting tongres t ok place in the district of Mush. Notable townsmen and beadsmen of villages bud their finger nails and too nails extracted, their teeth ka vked out, their cows whittled down and then were subj ater tr other lingering "gone,

In the town of Mach he rent her and briely de. fended themselves, has the Tork barrillay, and by German officers, blotted cat their position. Hundreds of women and children were then roasted to douth. Many went mad and threw away their children. Some knelt and prayed umid the flames while

their bodies were burning.

In the hill country, 15,000 survivore wore surrounded by 80,000 Turks. Men, women and children fought with kaives, toythes and stones in a frightfal hand-to-head struggle, women thrusting knives

into the throats of the Tarks,

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE ALLIES IN THE WEST,

ALL IS QUIET.

November 26, 4.25 p.m.

A Paris communique reporta that all is quist. There has been

a honvy mowfall in the Vorges.

SIR JOHN FRENCH'S REPORT.

November 27, 12 35 a.m.

Field Marshal Sir John French, in a despatch, say, 1----Our artillery has successfully bombarded the enemy' trenches during the past four days, destroying the wire and reaching the parapeta. The enemy made little reply. Mining has been constant on both sides daring the past few days. Borth

THE BALKANS.

NUMBER OF SPIES IN SALONICA,

November 20, 4 30 p.m. Ilanter's special correspondent at the Salonics headquatora stah that the town has acquired unforeseen importance owing to the overflowing beterogeneous masses of the military of most races and of all colours. Neverthelese, the most striking feature is the ubiquity of the spies, who are not hindered and are unmclented. They practice their unholy work with astounding openness. The German, Austrian, Bulgarian and Turkish spies watob every private and military movement. The Anglo-French authorities at present are powerless, but the question needs a prompt solution. The Greeks see the reasonableness of the Allies' requirements. The latter must control the arrivale and departures, and all telegrams, and be able to expel undesirables from the military zone. It is generally believed that the Greek reply provides for the necessary

reforms.

A GERMAN ADMISSION. ·

November 28, 8.15 p.m. Reuter's Amsterdam correspondentsays a German communique admits that the Serbian rear-guarde are still reriating and even -attacking-in-the-Mitrovitzt region.

ROUMANIA REFUSES REQUEST.

November 28, 8.30 p.m.

Reuter learns that some days ago Germany and Austria jointly requested Roumania's permission for their warships to proceed along the Danube, beyond Balgarian waters, but Roumania declined. It it fairly certain that the enemy's object was to mensce the Russian concentration on Reni and other points of southern Basvarbia.

"CONSCRIPTION IF NECESSARY."

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November 20, 5.00 p.m.

At the Merthyr election, Mr. Stanton, the uncficial Labour can didate, polled 10,288, and Mr. Winstons (Labour) 0,080.

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BRITISH TRADE IN CHINA.

THE FIGHTING NEAR BAGDAD.

November 26, 9.15 p.m.

New Methods Necessary,

A farther telegram from General Nixon, regarding the recent (Router's Service To The Telegraph.") fighting at Ctesiphon, noir Bagdad, says that General Townshend's

London, Received, Nov. 27. troops are in possession of the battlefield. The Tarks are retiring

In address to the Far Eastern oa Bialab, ton miles above Ctesiphon and the same distance from Bagdad.

section of the London Chamber of The Turkish prisonera, who now number 1,300, have been taken Commerce, China Association, Mr. to Lajj. The British wounded were 2,500, of whom 1,800 left on Ainecough, who recently conclud the 26th inst. for Basra, The number of killed is not yet reported.admission of investigation of General Nixon speaks in the highest terms of General Townshend's the interior of China on behalf handling of the troops, and also of the splendid spirit of the men of the Board of Trade, eaid that after severe losses, hardships and want of water and food.

THE ITALIANS.

AN UNCONFirmed RUMOUR.

November 26, 11.35 p.m.

closer co-operation of British officials, manufacturere, mer. chapte, and financial interests wanld be necessary if we were to compote successfully with Gor man methods. Our manufacture ere should work more for the fature and not always expect an The rumour that Gori'z has fallen is unconfirmed.

immediate return. Greater A commusique from Rome says that fighting continged yester facilities

were required from enemy counter-attacks did not prevent the Italians consolidating institutions for financing deferred day on the heights north-west of the town. Repeated stubborn the banke and financial and extending the conquered positions. There was severe fighting payments on large Chinese Gov- on the Carso, along the ridge descending from Mount San Michele ernment and private contracts. to the Isonzo. The enemy by a sudden assault captured a ridge, As China was opened up our but the Italians retook it and firmly hold it.

mercantile men would require more knowledge of the language and the business methods of the country. The pressut scarcity of such knowledge would become. young Englishmen possessing

more acute, but it was hoped that Eastern houses would encourage assistants to tako University courses in Chinese and to study the language in Obins.

BARL KITCHENER OFF TO THE FRONT.

November 27, 12.15 a.m.

afternoon to visit the Italian front and to confer with General A telegram from Rome states that Earl Kitchener left in the

Cadorna and King Emmanuel.

"SHOT TO PIECES."

November 27, 2.55 a.m.

A message from Amsterdam states that "Goritz has been systematically shot to pisoss." An Austrian communique, which continues to complain of the awful effectiveness of the Italian bom- bardment, gives farther estimates of the enormous damage wrought on the buildings, etc., and claims that the Kosovo Plain is com- pletely in the hands of the Central Powers.

GERMAN INTRIGUE IN AMERICA.

Mr. Ainscough appealed to the British merchants in China to take advantage of the loll in German competition to revise their meth nde sad seize the opportunities, His deprecated the misgivings re garding the proposed change in the Chinese constitution. The November 27, 2.55 .. President had proved himself Reuter's correspondent at Washington states that the officials that he was the only one able to of the Department of Justice give an assurance that a thorough in-govern the country, and if a vestigation of the German plots to cripple the munition factories is change would maintain the well under way. An important arrest has been made in San Fran- stability and increase the effici cisco, as a result of which O. Crowly, formerly detective in the ency of the Government, and country district of the Attornoy's office, is charged with sanding would settle the question of the money for dynsmiting the Allies' masition vessels and also the piers succession, we might be able to on the Pacific coast, where the munition ships were harboured. congratulate the new Empire of Crowly joined a powder factory, presumably in order to keep track Chica upon a wise and far-sighted

decision. of the shipments of explosives.

A MONTREAL PLOT.

It is a noteworthy result, as Mr. Storton fought on patriotia.

November 27, 2.55 a.m. kines, and declared: "If the Government said conseription was necessary, then he would vote for conscription and for double con- The Montreal police believe they have frustrated a plot to blow scription if necessary." This is the first big indication of the deter-up the famous Lachine Canal, which would have suspended the mination of the Welsh workers to carry on the war to victory, carriage of grain via the Great Lakes. They found a high explosive especially as this is the late Mr. Keir Hardio's seat,

bomb and shells on the banks.

EARL KITCHENER,

ARRIVES IN ROME.

NO PEACE CONFERENCE,

November 27, 12.35 s.m.

THE POLICE RESERVE. Yesterday Afternoon's

Inspection.

That the Hongkong Police Re- terve is a smart body of men, of which the Colony may well be proud, must have been the opinion of those who were fort.

Beater's correspondent at Washington says it is stated authorita-unate enough to witness the in- tively that President Wilson has refused to participate in various cam-spection which took place on paigns and to convoke a conference of neutrals with a view to peace.

November 26, 6.15 p.m. Router's correspondent in Rome says that Earl Kitchener has arri

BRITISH CREDIT IN NEW YORK, ved there and was welcomed enthusiastically by all claasas, with mani.

November 27, 4.05 a.m. festations of the most profound esteem, including members, of the

Reuter's correspondent at New York statoa that additional Cabinets, sonstore, deputiss, officers of the army and navy. The winle Press warmly greets the British War Minister, emphasising British commercial credit has been established there from a loan his great power as an organiser and leader of mou, and hopes that bearing 4 interest, running six monthe, secured by British Govern. The oradit aggregates 50 million dollars and the Eul Kitchener will be able to co-ordinate the forces of the Allies, ment bonde. leading them on to ultimate victory.

November 28, 10.00 p.m.

hell Rodd conferred separately with Signor Salandra and Signor A telegram from Rome says that Barl Kitchener and Mr. Ron. Benning at a luncheon at the Embassy, which was held in Earl Kit chener's honour and was attended by the Ministers of War and of the Colonies. Afterwards, Earl Kitabener conferred with General Porro, the Deputy Chief of the Staff, and called on the French Em hany. The newspapers publish the most eulogistic articles on Earl Kitchenor..

HONORARY A. D. C.

November 28, 6.15 p.m. The Nawab of Hyderabad has been been gazetted honorary aido-de-camp to the King.

HUGE GERMAN LOSSES.

FEELING THE PINCH,

November 28, 8.50 p.m.

An official representative of the British Press with the Fronob armies estimates that the German losses during the first fifteen months of the war were 4 millions, of which three millions, will Hostile artillery has been active north of Albert, not return. This confirme Mr. McKenna'a statement that the of Loos and Ploegetreet, and east of Ypres. German not wastage is 200,000 monthly. To meet fristher loase, hoary bombing attack on Monday evening on a mine erster south Germany will be compelled to raise thango limit for military service of the Bethune-La Basseee road was repulsed. We exploded a mine love 45 years. Already a secret circular has been issued instructing authorities to proceed with the registration of men of 45 and 50

the

years old.

security is 11millions sterling,

THE RUSSIANS.

TSAR'S TROOPS TAKE THE OFFENSIVE.

November 28, 6.15 p.m. Reuter's correspondent at Amsterdam reports that the Russian offensive in the Baltic provinces in admitted in a Berlin communique

A GERMAN CLAIM,

November 27, 12.35 8.m.

Saturday afternoon. Assembling at the Volunteer Headquarters, the men marched to the Murray Barracks parado ground where the inspection was carried out.

The Hon. Captain Superinten- dent of Police (Mr. O. Mol. Meeser) was the Inspecting Officer, and other officers present included Mr. F. 0. Jenkin, D.S.P. (Reserve); and Inspectore Lam- mert, D'Almada, and Mow Fung, whilet Sargson Major D. Thomas was in charge of the Ambalance Corps. The Police Reserva orchestra, under Mr.' Gonzales, played during the marcben and the inspection.

The D.S.P. (Reserve) acted Commanding Officer, and put the

The German claim of the capture of Beresmaende, a few miles men through a series of evolations which were executed with ́ ́n. south of Bigs, is not confirmed by a Russian communique, whichmertnes that told of marke say that the fighting there all day yesterday ended indecisively, efficiency Large crowds Tinda Everything is quiet elsewhere on the whole front, except west the Parade ground and looked on of the town of Olyka, between Rovno and Lutsk, where, the com- with evident satisfaction, munique says, the attempts of the enemy to advance on two points... The Hon. 0,3,P. took the salute nearly ended in disaster to him, the Itussian enveloping movements forcing him to retire precipitately to the starting point.

and inspected the lines.

After the inspection, the men were marched back to the Volun teer Headquarters, where they were diamined.

RUSSIAN MILITARY MISSION IN LONDON.

November 27, 220a.m. Reuter learns that an important Russian military mission has arrived in London under Admiral Ituesine, Chief of the Naval Staff,

Printed and Published for the accompanied by officer of the Imperial Staff, he mission is an outcome of the desire of Earl Kitchener for closer touch with Proprietor, Dr. J. W. Noble by Russis. The mission will confer with the Government. The con- George William Cade Burnett at duct of the war was never closer, and the co-operation of the Allies 11, loe House Street In the Olly and the Russian supplies of arms and munitions has vastly improved of Victoria Hongkong. and is daily more satisfactory.