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TO-DAY'S

LATEST WAR TELEGRAMS,

·TO-DAY'S

LATEST WAR TELEGRAMS

SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 1916.

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WAR TELEGRAMS,

ENEMY TRADING IN INDIA AND CHINA.

MANY FIRMS PUT ON THE "BLACK_LIST.”

AMERICA'S COMPLAINT

ALLEGED SEIZURE OF MAILS

January 28, 12.45 p.m.

IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.

می کوه

IMPERIAL CONFERENCE NO USE AT PRESENT,

January 27,5.05 pm

The American Nots of the Ifth inst. complains of the seis rethink an Imperial Conference could usefully be held at present, In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonax Law said that he did not detention, removal and censoring of mails to and from Americe, but that he would abortly have a full and frank discussion with the carried in neatral ships not touching British ports, which have been Australian Premier, as he had with Sir Robert Barden of Canada in stopped on the high seas and then taken to British waters. The Note asks for an effective remedy.

1915. He was constantly in communication with the Dominions an all masters connected with the war.

Sir Edward Grey replied on the 25th inst., stating that the Note raised important questions of principle affecting the Allied Gov- ernments, whom he must consult before replying.

With farther reference to the above, the Foreign Office states

The Defence of London: Great Improvements Effected that no mails have been removed from neatral ships or brought

LATEST BRITISH CASUALTY FIGURES.

[Renter's Service to The "Telegraph”)

LABOUR AND THE COALITION,

DECISION OF LABOUR CONFERENCE.

January 28, 1.55 p.m.

The Labour Conference has passed a resolation by 1622,000 Toten to 495,000 that the best interests of the nation will be served by the Labourites remaining in the Coalition Government. “

MAILBOAT MYSTERY.

·FEARED LOSS OF WEST AFRICAN LINER.

January 28, 12.55 p.m.

The West African mailboat Appsm, with 166 passengers and 134 crew, is ovezdne ten days, and 75 guiness per cent. is offered by Lloyd's for re-insurance,

The Appam was laat reported near the Bay of Biscay. Since then there has been absolute silenes concerning her whereabouts, not even a wireless distress call being received.

EMPTY BOAT PICKED UP.”

Januszy 25, 12.30 p.m. Eloyd's raport that an empty stoma in bost inscribed "Appan, Liverpool,” bas kosa picked up betweez. Madaira and Morocco.

THE ITALIANS.

ENEMY OFFENSIVE ARRESTED,

January 28, 3.00 pm.

A Bome communique states that the enemy offensive in the Gcrisia region, has been arrested, and the Italians firmly hold the positions they have occupied.

The Italians effectively shelled an enemy force marching towards the Isonzo bridge, north-west of Gorizia.

An Italian detachment on the Carso platean, by means of a azprîse march, captured the fortified church at San Martino.

BRITISH CASUALTIES:

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FIGURES UP TO JANUARY 9.

January 28, 2.25 pm."

forcibly to port for the purposes of search.

ENEMY TRADING.

THE POSITION IN INDIA.

ECONOMISING SHIPPING.

January 27, 8.25 p.m.

HELEGRAMS.

NEWS FOR BUSY MEN.

CONDENSED.

It is announced that 10000

more men are wanted -fa

Flying Corp.

The Italians have electies abelled

an soemy force mapoking towards the lacuno huidges,

The enemy offensive in the Gorizia region has been arrested, and the Italians firmly hold the positions they hare cocupied.

Carso plassen, by means of s turs primarul, captured the fortified charch at San Martino,

An Italian detachment on the

The transfer of the Admiralty responsibilities for the defence of London to the War Office will shortly be completed.

Mr. Henderson says that since January 15, 113,937 single men bare enlisted, of whom 28,000 affered for immediate service.

Lord Sydenham sɛys be fears

In the House of Commons, Mr. Bandiman said that the Govern- ment hed, decided, in order to economise shipping, to reduce nonssential imports. A large percentage of imports of paper-making that there has been a good deal materials would shortly be prohibited, as well as the export of rags of laxity in Indis regarding » and waste-paper. The import of other balky articles might also be enemy trading. prohibited, including raw tobacce, building materials, furniture, Our casualties in France up to woods, and some fraits. If necessary, the list would be extended till January 9 are :--Killed, 87,263 ; the strain was eased. A committee of four, under Lord Carson, was wounded, 259,107; ம |desling with the matter.

PARLIAMENT PROROGUED: THE ROYAL SPEECH.

...

January 27, 6.30 p.m.-

54,035.

Our casualties in the Dawg danelles up to January 9 are -- Killed, 28,200; wounded, 78,095; missing, 11,254

Our casualties in other thesizes than France and the Dardanellas up to January 9- are:-Killed, 12,670; wounded, 15,981; miss- ing, 2,757

Earl Kitchense and Mr. Bal-

January 27, 8.55 p.m. In the House of Lords, Lord Sydenham raised the question of enemy trading in India. He said he feared that there had been a good deal of larity there, as here. Remarkable cases had been brought to his notice, and he was informed that one firm, which was a large exporter of manganese ore, had been allowed to continue to | trade for a considerable time, and that its dealings tanded to raise

of the ore had reached Germany. the price against the Allies. He feared sheo thxt a certum amount

The Royal Commissioners prorogasd Parliament. The speech from the Throne asya-For eighteen months our Lord Islington said he w

no reason to suppose the Army and Navy have been engaged, in concert with our brave and

firm to which Lord Sydenham had referred, which Bom of Europe against the unprovoked encroachments of the enemy. four have rensásad a. deputation the Raj had shown any andne tenderness to enemy is The steadfast in Allies, defending the common liberties and the public law practically wound up. It was found that ore could be obtained moce stained by the determination of my people at Home and orer rapidly through this firm, and every precaution had been taken, to carry the flag to a foal and decisive victory. Thanks are He assured the House that not an ounce of ors had reached Germany due to the House of Commons for their ungradging liberality in and that all pre-payments to the firm had been placed providing for the heavy demands of war. In this struggle, forced to the credit of the Government pending peace. He added that it upon us by those who hold in light esteem the liberties and coren. might be confidently anticipated that the Raj would cordially co-we have vindicated the cause which carries with it the future of sate which we regard na unered, we will not lay down our arms until operate in applying a more stringent policy than that now adopted civilisation. Irely with confidence upon the loyal united efforts of by the Government.

all my subjecta which have news; failed mm; and I pray Almighty God to give as Eis blessing.

FIRMS BLACK-LISTED.

January 28, 12.45 p.m.

In the House of Commons, Lord Robert Cecil stated that under the latest Enemy Trading Act many firms in China, Sam and Penis had bean black-listed and the frade directed from enemy firms...

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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE ALLIES IN THE WEST.

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MINE CRATERS RE-OCCUPIED.

January 27, 5.50

Putki

According to Reuter's correspondent in Paris & communique

| says ----A most lively cannonade has taken place in Artois. We

Mr. Asquith has announced that the caenalties up to January 9 continued to re-occupy cisters, discovering m my dead Germans, and

Killed. Wounded. Missing.

France

87.288 259,107

54,035

Dardanelles

28,200. 78,095

11,251

Other theatres 12,670. 15,381

2,757

Totals, 128,138 353,134

DEFENCE OF LONDON.

88,046

GREAT IMPROVEMENT EFFECTED.

January 28, 12.45 p.m. ---Eazi. Kitchener and Mr. Balfour have received a deputation of London Members of Parliament with reference to the protection of Tondon from air raida.

taking prisoners.

ARTILLERY ACTIVITY. "

January 28, 12.10 a.m.

BRITAIN BUYS ROUMANIAN ORAIN.

J'amry 21.6.35 p...

In the Hour of Commons, Lord. Robert Cecil said that the Gorstment had concinded contracts for the purchase of Rozmanian erant, when would be hell for our disposal in Benzoania and "wonił, he exported after the wat,

AUSTRIAN EMPEROR'S HEALTH.

CAUSING ANXIETY.

January 27, 5.05 pm According to Renter's correspondent at Rome, Vatican circles declare that the Austrian Emperor's health is causing anxiety and that he is sinking rapidly.

GERMAN SQUEEZE.

BRUSSELS REFUSES TO PAY.

January 27, 5.05 p.m.

A Paris communique says:-Ear y this morning we exploded

According to a telegram from Beater's correspondent at Amster s mine opposite Givenchy, and-organised bombardments were carried dam, Brussels refuses to pay the five million france demanded by out on several points of the hostile lines. Hostile artillery was Germany for the death of Miss Cavell's betrayer. setive east and north-east of Loos, so th of Bois Grenier, north east

of Armentieres and north-east of Ypres. Our artillery retaliated encoeesfully on hostile batteries and trenches,

GERMANT RENCHES SERIOUSLY DAMAGED.

January 115 sm.

most Garmen

The Ministers explained that there had been difficulties in the past owing to a deficiency in“ anfi-aircraft material," bat s grest

A Paris communique says:—Our artillery har development of the Metropolitan defence had been effected since the fire throughout the day on the whole front – Thé laot zaid and was still continuing both as regards artillery, under trenches in Belgium have been seriously damaged. the male direction of Sir Percy Boost, and defance by seroplanes. The attempted to recapture the crater east of Neuville, but wa War Office and the Admiralty worked most harmoniously, but unity fighting in the struggle for the possession of the ozná of control was desirable and the transfer of the Admiral respon- in the explosion of swo of our mines. We hold one of the

alities to the War Office would shortly be completed.

the crater

NEUTRAL COMMERCE.

A-BERLIN: DISCUSSION,

January 27, 5.05

Is ás stated by the Berti Prendent Wilson's envoy, has szived in Berlin to questions relating to neutral comm

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of Landowners of Paziamond

with reference to the protection of London from air raids.

The West African mailboat Ap- crew, is ovardus ten days, and 75 pam, with 166 passengers and 134 guineas per cent, is offered by Lloyd's for ze-înzaranes.

The Labour Conference" has Įpassed a resolution that the beat interests of the nation wii 15 served by the Labouritan, zomšīn- ing in the Doalition Clovernment, Lord Robert Cecil says that, under the latest Fosury Trading der zimy Arms in China, Stam and Pasis have been bisck-listed and the, tradu drverted from uncury Brian..

The Americza Nose to Britain- complains of the seizure, deten- tion, removal and censoring of mails to and from Americas, carried in neutral ships not touche ing British porte.

A grant gevelopment of ther Metropolitan defence had been effected since the last raid and in still continging both as regards artillery, under the able direction of Sir Percy Scott, and defence by aeroplanes.

The Daily Telegraph states the second Report of the Com=" mittee on Public Estrenchment | recommends the reduction of the salaries of Members of Parliament aai officials of Public Depart-

menta

The West African mailboat Appam was las reported near the Bay of Biscay. Since then thera. has been absolute silence coDENTEN ing her whereabouts, not even a wireless distress call being za ceived.

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