TELEGRAMS.
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COTTON WEAVERS SEEK INCREASED WAGES.
[Renter's Service to The "Talegraph,”].
September 23, 1.00 p.m.
The Lancashire cotton weavers are asking for 10% ad vance in wages. Probably a smaller increase will be granted.
THE ALLIED OFFENSIVE.
British Make Further Advasca.
September 23, 1.05 p.m. General Sir Douglas Haig, in a communique, reporta :- South of the Aners yesterday evening we further ad- vanced east of Courcelette, on a`balf mile front, capturing strongly fortified system of trenches and taking some prisoners.
West of Moquet Farm the enemy counter-attacked at nightfall with great violente, but was driven back by our fire with heavy losses.
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There was considerable hostile artillery activity at night time on many parts of the battle front,
East of Bethune our artillery exploded an enemy ammuni- tion dump.
Ten Enemy Machines Forced Down.
September 23, 4.15 p.m.
A Paris communique says: There were fifty-six aerial fights on the Somme front yesterday, ten hostile machines being forced down
We bombed the forest of Hauthulst, the stations a Finsepeby and Rosel, the railways south-cast, of Combles, the aerodrome at Hervilly, & motor depot north-east of Soissons, military establishmente at Ludwigshafen and a factory at Mannheim.
North of the Somme the situation is relatively quiet. Our outposts advanced to the edge of Combles and dis covered nunicrous enemy corpses lying around.
South of the Soarme there have been lively artillery actions.
Daring French Airmen,
September 23, 5.40 p.m.
A Paris communique 6858;— Yesterday Warrant Officers Tarascon, Devoir and D'Arme brought down their sixth, tenth and eleventh machines respectively. Lieutenant Deullia brought down bis seventh machine.
Describing the air raids on Germany the communique. says: Warrant Officer Baron, accompanied by a bombardier, left last evening and dropped three bombs on the military “establishniens at Ludwigshaven, Continuing they dropped bombs on an important factory at Mannheim, were there was a fire and several explosions. They returned safely.
Fierce Artillery Duel.
September 24, 2.35 s..
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1916. ̧
A Paris communique says:-There has been a fierce artillery duel on the Bouchavernes and Belloy sectors on the Somme. Thero has been no infantry action...
The encuny in the Vorges attempted to attack south of Saint Mario pass, but was driven back to his trenches after a lively bombing fight.
Air Raid by Fifty Machines,
September 24, 2.35 a.m.
General Sir Douglas Haig reports:- South of the Ancre we continued to improve our position, pushing detachments forward in places into the enemy's advanced trenches.
During a bombardment on une section of the enemy. front yesterday ten hostile gunpits were seen to be destroy. ed and fourteen others were severely damaged. Four am- munition pits were blown up.
Our artillery to day caused a big fire in a village much used by the enemy for supply transport.
There was great aerial activity yesterday. Filty of our machines made a most suceessful raid on an important rail- way junction, doing much damage, destroying two ammuni tion trains and causing many violent explosions. Equally successful raids were made on enemy railway works and sidings, aerodromes and other points of military importance. There were also many fights in the air, three bostile machine, being destroyed and five others driven down and damaged, while many others broke off the fights and were seen to descend steeply. Five of our machines are missing.
THE ROLL OF HONOUR.
September 23, 2.40 p.m. Captain the Hon. Richard Stanhope has been killed. (Captain Stanhope was the youngest son of the 6th Earl of Stanhope, and was heir to his brother, the present Earl. He was 31 years of age.)
A GOOD REPORT FROM RUSSIA.
September 28, 4.30 p.m.
A Bussian communique states:-- Yesterday, south-west of Lake Narotch, we repulsed massed attacks interspersed with gas attacks.
South-east of Baranovitchi the enemy also liberated gas. Bouth-weat of Giumichan we broke through a fortified position, capturing ammunition and stores. We burged the latter owing to our inability to carry them away.
In the Black Bes we spek three aleamers and several sailing vessels, which were loaded with coal.
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WEATHER INTERFERES WITH SALONICA OPERATIONS.
{Boater's Service to The ** Telegraph."]
September 23, 4.30 p.m.
▲ French official massage from Salonica says that bad. weather has been hindering operations.
PORTUGUESE ADVANCE IN AFRICA.
September 23, 12.20 p.m.
A Capetown official message states that the Portuguses continue to advance northwards in German East Africa, and bave occupied several enemy positions.
AIR RAID ON ENGLAND.
Two Airships Brought Down.
September 24, 2.35 a.m.
An official statement says that a number of hostile sirships visited the east and south-east coast of England to night. Bombs were dropped on several places. The raid in stáll proceeding.
Zeppelin Falls in Flames,
September 24, 4.55 a.m.
It is officially stated that a Zeppelin was brought down in flames in southern Essex. A report that another fell - on the Essex coast has not been confirmed.
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Lincolnshire, Eastern Counties and London Attacked,
September 24, 5.10 a.m.
The official communication states: Airships attacked Lincolnshire, the eastern counties and the outskirts of Lon. don. The latter attack was made from the north-east and` south-east at about midnight, but the raiders were beaten off by the anti-aircraft defences. One airship was brought down in fames in southern Essez, and it is reported that another fell on the Essex coast, but this is act confirmed. No reports of the casualties or damage have yet been re- ceived.
Description of Londoners' View,
September 24, 5,45 a.m.
The Zeppelin raiders were apparently not so near Lon- don as they were on September 3, since the gunfire herald- ing the approach at midnight was fainter; bat observers on the roofs and bridges were treated to a magnificent spectacle of shrapnel bursting around & Zeppelin somewhere in the remote outskirts. The spectacle was shortlived, a. the Zeppelin, finding the reception too hot, made off. The cannonade quickly died off, but distant flashes in the sky indicated that the conflict was not finished, and an hour Ister observers in the city saw a small cigar to the east- ward, on the horizon, which burst into incandescence. It was not a vivid fame lighting up the heavens as on Septem ber, 3, but the onlookers did not doubt that it was * faming Zeppelin, and cheered enthusiastically. Some wait ed to see if there were other victims, but as there was no further disturbance of the peaceful starlight of the sky they returned to their beds in the highest spirits.
Spectators' Deilght at Flaming Zeppelin.
September 24, 7,60 a.m.- Messages from correspondents at various points be- tween London and the coast of Esser describe the delight of the spectators at the destruction of the aimhip. At 1 o'clock in the morning gunfire brought people from their houses to vantage points, whonce they watched the airship going eastward. It was held in the concentrated searchlight, with shells bursting in the closest proximity. The gunfie ceased, and profound silence ensued. Then a red spark was visible, and soon flames were seen creeping to the top of the airship, until it become &
mass of Lame. Before the final crash the airship stood bolt uright, and then dashed to the ground head foremost. The cheers of the crowds spread to London, where an incandescent cigar-like object was remotely visible.
The Casunities,
September 24, 2.20 p.m.
It is officially stated that a further Zeppelin was brought down, and 22 of the crew were taken prisoners..
The casualties reported are 29 killed and 90 injured."
TUBANTIA CASE SHELVED...
September 24,5,10 s.m. Beuter's correspondent at the Hague quotes an official announcement intimating that the Dutch Government has agreed to the reference of the Tubantia torpedoing case to an international committes after the war.
The "Niewo Courant" describes the decision as humiliat ing to Holland.
GERMANS CAPTURB ENGLISH-BOUND BOAT.
September 24, 5.10 x.m. Reuter's correspondent at Amsterdam sales that the Prins Hendrik passengers who were detained by the Gor mans included Franco-Russian escaped war prisoners and men (Britishers) interned at Groengen, en route for England on a month's furlough; also Anglo-Belgian couriers,
POLITICAL CRISIS DEVELOPING IN GERMANY,
September 24, 1.05 p.m. Bouter's correspondent at Amsterdam statos that a great political crisis is slowly developing in Germany. Without doubt the pan-Germans are doing their utmost to overthrow the Chancellor. The crisis is a sequel to the publication of the correspondence between von Tirpitz and von Bethmann Hollweg, showing that the latter is opposed to ruthless sub- marine warfare, favoured by the pan-Germane;
CLUB.
SHARE MARKET QUOTATIONS.
Shells
Up To the Minute.
"b.
134.00.
HONGKONG GYMKHANA' - A very good start, from which Oregon got right sway and main- tained the lead nearly all through. It was in the fasl home spart that Matchbox forged ahead and Saturday's Successful Mostlag, Įshowing a good turn of speed won by a length. King Jack bad been well ridden and finished Indos (Def.), & b. $133.08
Douglases. Delightful weather prevailed second two lengths sheed of on Saturday for the fourth ment“ Oregon. The points earned
b. 109% ing of the Hongkong Gymkhans prior to thin
China Sugars.. $ 110.00 Club, and a large crowd witnessed by the respective horses were:-
Langkata s most enjoyable programme of Matchbox 6, Oregon 4. Crosby 4,
Baube. Franta. Among those present were King Jack 4. Time 2 min 12.1/5 His Excellency the Governor (Sir 8608. Heary May, KC.M.G.,) and party, Cash Sweep,-No. 147, $670.- His Excellency the General Officer 67; No 29, $191.62; No 200, Commanding (Major General F. 395.81. Commission, $136 99, Ventris) and many military and Total $1,095.00. naval officers.
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Pari-mutuel.-Winner $8.10;
The events were all keenly Places, $7.00 and $8.90. contested and the fields SOMS- Palo Pony Sourry, about 400 times large. Special enterest yards, and over a hurdle.-For attached to the bending race for Polo Ponies to be ridden by mem- ladies, for which Miss Lammert,bers of the Polo Club, Oatch Mine L May, Mise Bastinge and weighte 11 stones. Entratics Free. Kra. Lawes entered. In the first 1st Prize $30. 2ad Prize $20. host Mrs. Lawes best Miss May 3rd Prize $15. and Mies Lammert defeated Miss Capt. C.O. Taylor's Sucwfiske, Hastings by only a small margin 182 lbs (Capt. Taylor) 1 after an exceedingly close race. Mr. Fisher's Tamby, 154 lbs In the £nal Miss Lammert dis
(Mr. Fisher) 2 played herself as an accomplished The Hon. Mr. Landale's Jest, horsewoman and won in good styla.
154 lbs (Mr. Johnstone) 3 Cspt. W.B.H. Carr's Wincan
b. T 25.00. b. 8 2.75.
■. $132.50. b. T
HK. Wharves sa. 84.50 K'loan. Dooks. S'hai Dooks. Cemente. H.K. Tramways. 1. §
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79.00, 10.50. 7.35.
LANGKAT OUTPUT.
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The presence of Mr. J. Johns
ton, 155 lbs (Capt. Carr) 0 tone among the riders caused Comdr. Myburgh's Jumbo, Deveral surprise wins." for 178 lbe (Mr. Myburgh) borsos not favourites, and Mr. Seth's King Hal, 15% Ibs that jockeyship is an important
(Mr. Smith) 0 element was demonstrated by Mr. Seth's Office Boy, 154 ba the fact that in the five events în which he rode Johnstone secured Mr. L. P. Goldney's Borneo four wins and one place. Bat for the fact that his mount hesitated in taking the hurdle, Johnstone undoubtedly would have had five wine to his credit.
in
113
120
(Mr. Beth). O
Chief 154 lbs (Mr. Goldney) 0 Aebort yet sharp race. Jest ledį all the way to the hurdle which it at first refused, allowing Snowflake and Tamby to go to the fore, The arrangements made were although it secured third place.
every respect patisfactory, No time given. praise being due to Mr. C. B. Cash Sweep.-No. 122, $722,- Blason, the Hon. Secretary, and 75; No. 154, $206 50; No. 49, to the following officials:-Com- $103.25. Commission $147:50, mittee: The Stewards of the Total $1,180,00. Hongkong Jockey Club, (ex- Pari-Mutuel.-Winner $293.- officio): The Hon. Mr. David Lan 40. Places, $13.40; $8.00 and dale, Mr. D. M. Boss, Mr. H. P. $5.80. White, Capt. Thomson, Mr. H. J. Beading Race for Ladies.- Gedge, Capt. Cassel; Judge, Hon. Three or more rows of Bamboo Entrance $3. let Priz›: $75. 2nd Mr. David Landele. Handicap. Poles will be placed on the Course, Prizes: $50 3rd Prize: $30. per, Mr. D. M. Roes. Clerk of and each competitor will pass on Mr Rodrez's Fadg# 35 yards, the Scales, Mr. A. Charlton. Start-right of the first pole of the row
(Mr. Barton) 1
Total to 24th inet. 2,623
Daily average 109.29
er, Mr. Paul M. Hodgson. Time-assigned to her, on left of Mr Fisher's Tamby, 35 yards, keeper, Mr. M. S. Sassoon. second,continuing alternately,
By kind permission of the rounding the last pole and return-Dr. Forsyth's Sunshine, 15
(Mr Fisher) 2 officers, the Band of the 74th. ing in the same manner. Winner yards, (Mr Sedgwick) 3 Punjabis played pleasing eeles of each heat will be the first past Capt. A. J. D. Thomson's tions of music daring the after-the winning post leaving all poles Skelp, 40 yarde (MrThomson) 0
|standing or fewest down. No Mr L. P. Goldney's Maybey,
restriction as to weight. Each 50 yards (Mr Goldney) 0
yards (Mr Gace) Mr Adam's Middlesex Chief,
65 yards (Mr Adams) 0
noon.
events:-
The Events."
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1 Major T. C. Lawes Gwalior
Chief, 75 yards (Mr Lawes) 0
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The following are details of the rider must apply at Weighing Comdr Myburgh's Jumbo, 55 Boom for a number cloth before Five Farlongs Rice. Handi. the race. Prizes presented by the cap-For all Chica Ponies that Gymkbans Club, have run at a Gymkhana this Miss Lammert season, and not won a race at Mrs. LawEI [Official Meetings, Off Days, or Mine I. May
0 Capt. 0. C. Taylor's Piebian, Gymkhanas since January 1st, Miss Hastings
75 yards (Mr Taylor) 0 1916. Polo Sourries and Ladies A very interesting competition This was an exceedingly good Nomination Events are not con- in which the ladies showed good race, the large field making it a |sidered as Races, winners of these horsemanship.
ma.ter of pure speculation. The events being therefore eligible Cach Sweap.-No. 24, $741.09; horses came into the straight well unless otherwise disqualified. No. 212, 821174; No. 69, $105.- bunched and after a hard tusele Entrance 85. First Prize: $150. 87; Commission $151.30; Total Fudge passed the post three quar 2nd Prize: $75. 3rd Prime: $40. $1,210.00.
Lern of a length in front of Tamby. Mr B. D. F. Beith's Tom,
Sunshine was thres lengths be 150 lb (Mr Johnstone) 1 5.-Class Handiosp; Once hind. Times not given. Mr MoMase's Ploughed Field, Roaod. - For China Ponies, Cash Sweep.-No 69, $731.92
158 lbs (Mr H. Seth) 2 Entrance $5. First Prize: $150. No 172, $209.12; No 222, Mr Barady's Peter Doody,
2ad Prize: $75. 3rd Prize: $40, $104.58 Commission, $149.40; 156 lbs (Mr Barton) 3 Mr. G. C. Maxon's Formoss Total, $1,196, Dr. Forsyth's, Sunshine 155 f 158 lbs. (Mr. Johnstone) 1 Pari matuel.-Winner $11.90;
No Pari-mutuel.
Ibe (Mr Sedgwick) G Mr. H. P. White's Forester 147 Capt A. J.D.Thomson's Skelp
Places $6.10; $9.10 and $17.50.
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lbe, (Mr. Knoll)
2
Class Handicap: A Class: Ons
150 lb (Mr Compton) 0 Mr. Barudy's Peter Doody 151 An exceedingly good race all the '.
and a Quarter Mile Race.-For
Ibe, (Mr. Barton)
3
China Ponies, Entrance $5, 1st
Fisher)
Prize: $150. 2nd Prize: $75- 03rd Prize: $40,
The Hon. Mr. D. Landale's
(Mr. Beth)
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way. Plonghed Field made the Mr. Spe's Tinker, 156 lho, (Mr. | running for practically the whole¦ ̧
|course, but Tom was alwayu a Mr. Seth'a Office Boy, 1531bs.
close second. On coming into the
Jost, 157 lbe (Mr. Johnstone) Mr. Horsford's Crosby 157 lbs
(Mr. Knoll) 2
straight, Seth on Ploughed Field Mr. MoMace's Ploughed Field · spurted, bas Johnstone pushing 153 lbs. (Mr. Sedgwick) 0 his mount, gradually came up and Peter Dooday established a good Dr. Forsyth's Lorenzo 150 Iba passed the post a bead in front, lead early on, the rest of the Peter Doody was three lengths ponies following in a banch. Mr. Staves' Makoni 153 1ba | away in third place. Skelp held Thin was the order of things
(Mr. Sedgwick) 3
(Mr Gegg)
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the near position all the way. nearly all the way round, though Mr. Seth's King Hal 146 Tbe Time 1 minute, 17 soon.
Johnstone on Formosa fall back Cash Sweep. No. 81, $490; when rounding the village corner. Passing the Judge's box for the No 20 $140; No 17 $70, Com A great raos ensued in the home first time, King Hal was well to mission $100, Total $800, straight and Johnstone coming the front, the order of the others Pari-Matuel Winner $10.50; up on the outside got his mount being Jest, Crosby; Makoni and Places $9.70, and $17,40. to go all out and secured a olerer Lorenso. King Hal lost his lead Gymkhana Stakes, Value viotary by two lengths. Only when passing the club house and $200. Distance-One Mile. For half-a-length divided second and by the time the incline WAN all China Ponies. Catch weights third. Time 2 min. 0 2/5 seos. reached had dropped book to third at 10 at, 6 lb. Winner of an Cash Sweep,-No. 143, plsce, Jost leading the way. open row or open Griffin race or $119.67: No. 165, $205.62; No. Johnstone kept his advantage all Ponies that have won the aggre- 100, $102.81; Commission the way till home, paming the post gata prize in the Gymkhana $146.90; Total $1,176.
looking round for the others, A Stakes in any season 5 lb, extra, Pari-matusi.
Winner, great race between Crosby and Non-winning Subscription Grif- $9.20; Places, 17,00; $8.20, Lorenso was won by the forme fios allowed 6 lb.
$18.80.
by half a length. Johnstone's Distance Handicap about Half load was given sa three lengths. Mile.-For all Chias Porios. King Hal finished last, *Catch weights 150 lb. Page will Cash Sweep. No. 226, $756,- 2 be placed on outside edge of 42; No. 88, #216.12, No: 242, course to mark the position of $108.06; Commission, $154.40, Pari-Matuel Winner $7.60,
Mr. G. O.. Boyd's Matchbox, 148 lbs. (Mr. Johnstons)
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| Mr. B. Basto's King Jaok, 162 lbs (Mr. Gegg) Mr. B.D.F. Beith's Oregon
151 lbs. (Mr. Sedgwick) 3 msoh pony according to thehandi-Towel, $1,285.000293 Mr. Horsford's Crosby 151 lbe. cap (in yards) conosced. Win-
(Mr. Knoll) 0 nors at this mosting barred. Places, $7.00 and $0.00.
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