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WAR TELEGRAMS

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CARDINAL MERCIER.

A WARM WELCOME IN ROME.

January 16, 110 p.m: Beater's correspondent at Rome says Cardinal Mercier was given a warm welcome and was hailed with cries of Vira Mercier

Vira Balgia," from the crowded streets. All the notabilities of Rome, together with obscure citizens, made a pilgrimage to the Belgisa Collage, where the Cardinal in staying, and pledged themselves to contribute by all means in their power to the restoration of Belgium. His Eminance was deeply touched by the demonstrations but re- fused to make a statement, whereupon those assembled ́exclaimed "Facta epeak eloquently enough.”

THE RUSSIANS.

REPORTED CLOSING OF ROUMANIAN FRONTIER.

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THE HONGKONG TELEHRAPH, MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1916.

WAR TELEGRAMS.

THE BARALONG CASE.

A GERMAN VIEW.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

AUCTIONEER, SHARE &

GENERAL BROKER

Azge Quantity of Wines and Spirits to be sold withoutreserve

THE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Pab- Ko Auction on

WEDNESDAY the 19th January 1916 commencing at 2.30 p.m.

Daddell

January 15, 7.10 p.m. According to Amsterdam report, the German reply to the Baralong white paper states that Great Britain's attitude randers it impossible to treat the affair farther. Great Britain is responsible for a crime which is a disgrace to international law and humanity at his Sales Rooms, Garmacy must undertake punishment which has not been expisted Street for the crime and devise reprimala.

THE KAISER'S BIRTHDAY, SILENT PRAYER” ADVOCATED.

January 15, 7.15 p..

10 Cases Claret ( Lafite, Ch

Palmar ete)

15 do Burgundy (Volnay, Nuits, Beame & Pormard)

10 do Red and White Sparkling

Ma Burgundy

|10

do Champagne

5

do White Wines

22

do Italian Vermouth

Also

19

Cases Guinness Stout (pints

& splits)

4 do Bass Ale

Renter's correspondent at Amsterdam states that the Kaiser, in proclamation to the people for the second time, to celebrate his birthday, says that amid the clash of arms, despite the heroic deeds and glorious successes of the German and allied forces, the arduous struggle for existance which envy has forced upon us has January 15, 2.00 p.m.

not yet ended. The whole strength of the German people at the ▲ Zurich message from Budapest states that the Russo-front and at home must be concentrated on final victory and peace, 40 Cases Scotch Whisky (sundry Boumanisa frontier is closed. Reports from the Roumanisa frontier sad safeguarding the empire from hostile attacks." He desires the state big movements of Russian troops are continuing, and it is celebrations to be confined to silent prayer and charitable contri- believed the real cffensive is about to begin.

butions to heal the scare of war.

GERMAN PLOTS IN AMERICA.

ATTEMPT TO SHIP RUBBER.

January 15, 200 p.m. In New York the federal grand jury has indicted Webber (who is related to an official of the Deutche Bank) and four other Germans for conspiring to ship rubber to Germany in violation of the customs

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THE FIGHTING IN THE BALKANS.

AUSTRIA PROPOSES PEACE WITH MONTENEGRO.

THE "FORD'S ARK." RETURNING TO AMERICA.

January 15, 9.30 pz.

Fard peace ship have left for Rotterdam and are proceeding bone- A message from the Hazne states that the Americans on the

warda.

U.S. SUBMARINE SUNK.

DUE TO EXPLOSION.

January 15, 1.35 p.m.

January 16, 2.00 p.m. The Athens correspondent of the Messagero states that Austria

A New York report states that submarine 'B6 was sunk after has proposed an armistice to Montenegro in order to enter on peace explosion at the Brooklyn navy yard. It is reported that a score negotiations, and suggesting the cession of Lovcen to Austria, who

of men were killed. will recognise Montenegro's rights to Scatari. Cetinje has no

January 16, 2.05 z... tmilitary value to Austria, but the question remains whether the

Keuter's New York correspondent says it is stated that the Austro-Germans shall over-ran Montenegro like Serbia, or remain sahmatins was the E2. Four men are dead sad a dozen injured, content with Cetinje and Lovcen. Austria's greatest desire is to some fatally. The electric batteries were being re-charged at the hold Cattaro as a Daval base against Italy. She has already increased time of the explosion. Another theory is that it was a hydrogen her battleships there, and it is reported that four large submarines explosion have arrived there. Austria would also like to see the last of the Montenegrin army, which is still 40,000, especially as Scatari is an armed camp.

PENDING ATTACK ON SALONICA,

RAID ON AUSTRIAN CAMPS.

January 16, 5,00 am

A Rome communiqus reports general artillery engagementa, January 15, 3.20 p.m.

which were most violent on the Isonz), especially north-west of From Paris it is reported that a Salonica, telegram states that Gorizia. Our guns destroyed 400 metres of the trenches at Monte travellers from Monastir report that 50,000 Germans are massed San Michele. A successin air raid east of the Isonza bombarded there. The German officers, state that this army is in co-operation the camps at Aissovizza, Cheapovano, Doraberz, and the railway with the Austrians from Montenegro who will undertake the on-stations at Longatica, Pravcina and Labians. The aircraft returned ★quest of Albania and afterwards will join in the attack on Salonica jafely.

GREEK SOLDIER KILLED.

January 16, 1.20 p.m. A communique mys` that enemy aircraft bombed Jazas, zorth- west of Kakas, and Doganizi, killing Greek soldier and wounding

several others.

THE OCCUPATION. OF CORFU

January 16, 2.05 3.15.

A Paris commanique describes the landing at Corfa. The Greek authorities were warned at one in the morning of the 11th by the French Consal. They merely made a formal, verbal protest, well knowing that there was no question of occupation. The Amt detachment landed at four, occapied the telegraph office and arrested tan individuals, who were reported by the Consal, one of "whom was the head of the German espionage system.

ENEMY ACTIVITY.

LABOURITES AND COMPULSION,

LEADERS SUPPORTING THE BILL.

January 18, 7.45 p.m.

The general belief in political circles is that the workers have been placed in 's false position by the card votes, and the great balk of labour is throughly patriotic and favourable to national service, working strenuously to disperse any eloads of doubt and suspicion. Consequently, the Labour leaders are supporting the Bill and It is thus hoped that national unity will be a complete triumph.

GERMANY AND THE BALKANS.

January 15, 9:30 pm According to Reater's correspondent at Milan the Secolo says that the German Government intends sending the Duke of Mecklen German Minister at Bacharest left a week ago, and will not return. burg to seeme the direction of all the Balkan Iegations. The

January 16, 2.15 p.m. Heater's correspondent at Salonica says tha: s: headquarters the rumour is that the enemy has been most busy as to the impend ing offensive, the pro-German organa actually fixing the date for to-day. The facts are that there has been considerable enemy activity, aviatora reporting important concentrations as Doiran, yesterday: Ghergheli, Koprula and Uskub and the accumulation of ammuni- tion. The dry weather is favourable to the enemy who are repair- ing the roads, ta: it is doubtful if they will stand heavy artillery. Tarks and Germans are arriving at Xentbi. On the Dedeagatch

The following telegrama appeared in our special edition of

we THE FIGHTING IN THE BALKANS.

And

brands)

On view now. Terms, Cash on delivery

GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer Hongkong January, 8th 1916.

THE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Pub- lic Auction on

THURSDAY

the 20th January, 1916, commencing at II am

&t

his Sales Rooms, Daddell Street, One Victrola in Handsome Cabinet.

Also

12 Bevelled Mirrors

3 Enamelled Baths

2 Turkish Vapour Baths

4 Japanese Screens

"

etc. etc. etc. On view from Wednesday, the 19th inst.

Terms-Cash on delivery.

GEO. P LAMMERT,

Auctioneer. Hongkong January. 5th. 1916.

NOTICES.

KEROSENE OIL.

We guarantee all kerosene oil sold by us to be pure and

unadulterated.

Present price.-

"COMET,”

$475 per case ex store.

"WHITE ROSE.” -

$4.95 per case ex store.

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NOTICES

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ENTERTAINMENTS,

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NEATH THE LION'S PAW."

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*** RUSSIAN ARMY IN SNOW CLAD MOUNTAINS. PATHE BRITISH GAZETTE,

And the following Comics:-

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NOTICE.

Our Bread is made from the Best Quality Flour only and can be obtained and orders taken at AH WEE'S DAIRY, 31 Peking Indian desiria to leave the thong Road KWONG YUEN MOW, Compradore, Haiphong Road, Road, ON LE Compradore, Haiphong Road, HUNG CHEUNG. Any European, Non-Asiztic or Compradore, Haiphong Road EWONG FOOK, Compradore, Hai- Colony should apply in writing LIM KEE, Compradore, Macao Captain Superintendent of Police, We put up absolutely the Best Tiffins and Dinners-a new for permission to do so to the Orders may be left with the above for any of our products at least 48 hours before the in- Menn for Each Meal Price ore Dollar Each, or 30 Meals for tended hour of departure, giving 20.ve good for any meal or á la Carte up to 75 Cents- name, rationality. age, Sex, Wé Guarantee every thing pat up and Sold by the Alexandra height and occupation of the Cafe to be of first Class Quality. Try ourown make Pork Sausages. Vine there are daily air duels, but the enemy keeps clear of the all:ed reference to the recent events at Montenegro have been made in a the bour of the train by which Put up in Llb. Tins at 75 Cents. We give you a Splendid Cap of Beater's correspondent at Bologna states that the frat oficial applicant, and stating the name and Fork Pies. Pure Java Coffee Roasted and Grand Daily and mounted patrols who are constantly circolating along the frontier. speech by the member of the Italian Cabinet, Signor Barzilar. He said the applicant wishes to leave. [of the stesmer or other vessel or From Athens it is reported that the French have blown up more that to save Mount Lovtchen would have meant saving Montenegra, Applicants should apply in perzon

Lipton's Tea. Minerals and soft drinks of every fescription. tridges scross the Sturms.

Just give us a Trial and you will be more th a Satisfied": THE ALEXANDRA CAFE.

THE ALLIES IN THE WEST-.

FRENCH ARTILLERY Active,

January 15, 4.20 a-m

which was a huge task requiring two to three hundred thousand troope for their passes at the Central and an effort six times greater than was necessary to convey the Police Station between the hours same forces on home territory. He mentioned that the over-rating of 9 am to 1 pm and 2 pm. to of the importance of Mount Lovtchen was due to foreign infinences. 4 pun daily. Cattaro was a first-class natural harbour, capable of accommodating Hongkong 9th. July. 1915.

the whole of the Austrian fleet, despite a possible mensee from the

January 15, 5.15 p.m. The Paris communique says the night was calm. The Frenchtop of Mount Lorichen. artillery dispersed enemy working parties in Champagne and "bombarded a cONVOJ.

RECIPROCAL BOMBARDMENT. -

January 15, 1150 p.m.

Lovtchen adequate-guns could not be brought up the mountain Although the barracks at Cattaro ware visible from Mount

owing to the fact that there were no roads.

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Signor Barzilar concluded by saying that the inevitable saccess of the Allies would nullify the recent bold strokes by their General Sir Douglas Haig reporte that except for reciprocal hastening peace. Our enemies can

enemies which had been accomplished in view of their need of bombardments of Maricourt, Givenchy, Hill 63 and Hollebeke, there inadequate co-ordination of the Allies material or moral efforts." has been the usual artillery activity along the line.

no longer comnt on the

·BRISK ARTILLERY ACTIONS.

January 16, 1.20 p.m..

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January 15, 6.40 am

telegram from Bacharest staten that Kassian prisoners, who were employed in road making in Serbia, have escaped. They relate horrible accounts of their sudarings at the hands of Ger A Peris communique says there is nothing to report in the west mans, whose treatment of Serbian girls and women has been wo except fairly brisk artillery actions in Champagne, Argonne, and the revolting to describe Woerre.

PERSIAN AFFAIRS.

KAVANGER OCCUPIED,

January 15, 10.25 p.m. Petrograd communique states-In Persia we occupied Kavangar, on the road to Kermanshah.

AUSTRIAN CONSUL ARRESTED.

January 15, 6:40 am. According to the Times correspondent at Athens the Austrian Consal at Corfe has been arrested.

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