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TELEGRAMS.

CONDENSED.

· MK, REDMOND URGES THE OPERATION OF THE HOME RULE ACT. THE FRENCH REPULSED THREE ATTACKS ON SAILLY-SAILLISEL THE FRENCH BAVE MAINTAINED ALL THEIR GAINS AFTER ATTACKS. THE SERBIANS ARE SUCCESSFULLY ATTACKING THE BULGARIANS. THE ALLIES ARE TAKING SEVERE MEASURES TO KEEP ORDER IN ATHENS. IT IS NOT PROPOSED TO PUBLISH THE TROOP TRAIN ENQUIRY REPORT.

KE, CHAMBERLAIN DEALS WITH EMPLOYMENT OF INDIAN ARMY OFFICERS SIR PHILIP SASSOON IS GIVEN THE CROSS OF THE LEGION OF HONOUR. IR GINNELL, M.P., HAVING APOLOGISED, IS NO LONGER SUSPENDED, BRITISH PRISONERS IN GERMANY ARE NOW BEING TREATED BETTER FRANCO-ITALIAN SEAPLANES SUCCESSFULLY RAIDED THE COAST OF ISTRIA. THE ENEMY IS TEN MILES ON RUMANIAN SIDE OF THE GYIKA PASS.

THERE IS A GENERAL ATTACK ON BULGARIAN LINE DEFENDING MONASTIE. THE RUMANIANS HAVE RESUMED THE OFFENSIVE IN THE PREDEAL REGION. MILITARY NEWS FROM THE CARPATHIAN FRONT IS REASSURING. AN EXPERT COMMITTEE IS DEALING WITH INDIAN INDIGO RESEARCH. CESAREWITCH RESULT:—1, SANCTUM ; 2, CORN SHEAF; 3, DARK OPAL

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[All telegrams appearing la large type are the latest, having been received during the course of the day, small type have come through over-aight.]

IN THE BALKANS,

Rumanians Resume Offensive.

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(Bouter's Service to the “ Telegraph.")

October 18, 1.45 p.m. A Bucharest communique of October 17 says:- We are resuming the cffensive in the Predeal region and parsuing the paemy on the Transylvania slope. The most stubborn fighting is in progress.

The enemy is attacking violently, bat, up to the present, unsuccessfully.

On the whole Carpathian front all the military newe is reassuring.

Importaat Developments.

October 18,6.5 8.0. A Ramanian communique menticna that the enemy has reached Agas, ten miles on the Rumanian side of the Gyims Pass, where the railway runs from North-eastern Transylvania into Northern Ramanis. Fighting is proceeding. The communique shows that the rest of the line is firm.

Meanwhile the Russians are heavily engaged in repulsing ab szemy attack on Dornavatre, in the south-western corner of Bakowins, where the Russo-Ramanian front joins.

Elsewhere they are attacking fiercely, while a telegram from the Serbian Headquarters atatos that a Basaian, French and Serbian general attack on the main Balgarian line delending Monastir began on Saturday. General Sarrail and the Crown Prince of Serbia watched the fighting the whole day.

Serbian Attacks.

October 18,5 55 p m.

THURSDAY,

19. OCTOBER

1916.

TELEGRAMS.

IRISH GOVERNMENT.

Mr. Redmond's Advice and Warnlog.

[Reuter's Service to The "Telegraph."]

October 18, 5.55 p.m.

In the House of Commɔni, Mr. John Redmond moved a re- |solation to the effect that the present system of government in |Ireland is inconsistent with the principle for which the Allies are fighting and was mainly responsible for the rebellion. He said his object was to draw attention to the unsatisfactory situation ia Ireland, which was full of mensos to the aspirations of Ireland and a good understanding between Britain and Ireland, and also to the highest interests of the Empire.

Mr. Redmond complained that the efforts of the Nationaliste to populariss rcomiting had been thwarted by the War Offos. Never. theless, 167,000 men had enlisted in Ireland for the Army, of whom 92,000 were Catholics, while 10,000 had joined the Navy, Recruiting decreased and Sinn Feinism increased from the day the Coalition Government was formed, and finally came the rebellion. If the latter had been dealt with as General Botha dealt with the rising in South Afrios, he was profunadly convinced that the situation would have been saved. It would be a disaster if Irish regiments at the front were not kept up to fall strength, and to would do everything to avoid that. But it was no use asking the impossible. Ocmpulsion would make matters worss. It was the Empire's daty to settle the Irish question on a basis of freedom and responsibility. Let the Government take its courage in both hands, trast Ireland and put Home Rule into operation for the present. The condition of things was injuriously effecting the British cause through America and the Dominions and especially would it do so presently in Australia. Therefore he appealed to the Governmect, as one who was prepared to continue honestly to do his best to help to win the war, to hearken seriously to his warning and advics,

THE RUSSIANS.

Obstinate Fighting Continue.

October 18, 415 p.m.

A Russian communique says:—North of Kortyails (, obetina's fighting continues. Fierce snemy counter attacks there and, near Bolehoves were repelled.

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Alent my attacks near Dornavatra were repulsed. · Sow is falling in the Carpathiane. We bearily repulsed attacks made by considerable forces of Tarks and Kards aiz y versta south of E-zingen.

THE POST-WAR TRADE CONFERENCE.

October 17, 8 40 p..

Is the House of Commons, Mr. Msemaster suggested that the Dominione should be represented on the Committes at present considering the resolutions of the Enomic Confere ci

Mr. A qaith replied that it was moɛt difficult to get represent. stives here now, but no decision would be taken without taking them into fall confidence,

THE TROOP TRAIN INCIDENT.

October 17,8.50 p.m.

In the House of Commons, Mr. Chamberlain stated that it was A Serbian official message from Salouica say; -We attacked; the Bulgarians at Dobropolja and S kol on October 16, and the not proposed to publish the report of the troop train enquiry. operations were continued successfully on the 17cb.

AERIAL BATTLE ON ITALIAN FRONT.

October 18, 6 05 a.m.

THE POSITION OF INDIAN ARMY OFFICERS.

October 17, 8,50 più.

In the House of Commons, Mr. Chamberlain said since the war Reuter's correspondent at Rome states that a squadron of every effort had been made to re-employ officers of the Indian Army Francs Italian splance raided the western coast of intris and permitted to reside out of India under the Indian Army Regulations, bombed warships and works at Rovigno and Pants Salvare. The bat many of them were reniur Lient-Colonels or Colonels, for aquadron also fought enemy seroplanes, two of which were hit, one which reason employment suitable to their rank and years could not be found. Suspension and transfers to the unemployed supernumer falling into the sex. All the mechines returned safely.

ary list was a natural sequence to the fact that retirements from the Army were not allowed in war time. No officers could claim to be put on the list on a particular date as the right of the Secretary of State to postpone such transfers was reserved in the Royal Warrant establishing the Länt.

SIR PHILIP SASSOON DECORATED.

October 17, 8.40 p.m. General Juffro has decorated Sir Philip Sassoon with the Crces of the Legion of Honour.

MR, GINNELL'S SUSPENSION REMOVED.

October 17, 8.40 p.m. The House of Commons has agreed upon the termination of the enspension of Mr. Grinnell, who has written sa apology to the Speaker.

BETTER TREATMENT OF BRITISH PRISONERS.

October 17, 8 40 p.m: In the House of Commons, Lord. Kob.rt Cecil has announced that the latest report from the American Embassy in Berlin shows there is some improvement in the treatment of British prisoners in Germany.

THE GREEK CRISIS.

Allies' Severe Messures.

October 18; 2.45 p.m. According to Renter's correspondent at Athens, moni Gevare mesrures to maintain order have been taken. The French detach ments have been reinforced by a hundred men and four machine gans, the whole force being situated at Zippsion Park, The French were cheered when marching up the Stadium Street, where they mat « Greek naval detaoliment, which turned up a sïde street,

Ailles', Demand for Rolling Stock.

October 18, 4.15 p.m. According to Renter's correspondent at Athens, the Allies demanded two hundred carriages on the Larissa Exilway for the Conveyaños of Allied troops to Macedonia.”

The Government replied that it was prepared to provide som carriages but the handing over of the number demanded, which ounstitales half the rolling stock, would paralyse traffic,”

INDIAN HOSPITĀL MATTERS.

October 18, 9.65 p.m. Replying to Mr. Astor in the House of Commons, Mr. Cham- berlain repeated his statement, which has been previously oabled. regarding the Military Hospital at Coonoor. As regards the Hospital at Wellington, the Viosroy was satisfied at the exhaustive inspection carried out by the Commander of the Division, scoompanied by Lord Pentland. There were only temporary inconveniences found, which were quickly dealt with. The Viceroy added that there was no dearth of comforts and stores, and private raliek was merely supplementary.

INDIAN DYE TRADE.

October 18, 9.55 p.m..

In the House of Commons, in reply to Sir, W. P. Byles, Mr. Chamberlain announced that a small expert Committes, including |an eminent chemist and representatives of planters and dye-users which he had appointed in England was examining and criticising the investigations of the Indigo Research Branch of the Indien Agricultural Department.

THE ALLIED OFFENSIVE.

Futile Enemy Attacks,

October, 18, 4.15 p.m.

A Paris communique says:-Throg enemy siteoks st Sailly- Saillisel were repulsed with considerable losses”, and we entirely maintained all gains,

The Garman attacked east of Barny en Santerre and some penetrated our advanced elements, but they were immediately killed or captured. Others were repulsed in disorder, leaving a number of •

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TELEGRAMS.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE ALLIED OFFENSIVE,

Earmy Trenches Entered.

[Seater's Service to The * Talegraph.”]

October 17, 1.65 p.m.

General Sir Douglas Haig reporta:-

We entered enemy trenches west of Serre. Otherwise there is nothing to report

French Capture Prisoners.

October 17, 400 p.m.

A Paria communique reports :-We occupied a sew group of houses in Sailly-Stilliset,

The enemy violently counter-attacked and penetrated portion of our first line, but was immediately driven out.

An enemy attack east of Berny-en-Santerre was broken by our fire.

We captured 90 prisoners at Sailly-Saillisel yesterday, and in the course of a counter-attack we also captured two machine guns

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There were 65 air fights on the Somme. Two eacny machines were brought down, and three others fell in their own lines.

Bombardment on Somme Front.

Og nber 18 12.35 x.m. A Paris official message states:-There has been a re- ciprocal bombardment along the whole of the Somme front. Amiens was bombed by aeroplanes, but no railitary damage was done.

Numerous Alfights.

October 18, 1.25 a.m. General Sir Douglas Haig in an official despatch .c. ports --We bombarded an enemy position in the neighbour- hood of Neuville St. Vanst, Wytschoete and north-east of Ypres..

There has been considerable reciprocal artillery activity south of the Ancre

Our aeroplanes reconnoitred extensively yesterday and attacked important military points.

There were numerous air fights. Three enemy machines were destroyed and one driven to earth. Many were dis persed. One of ours was brought down, and six have not returned.

IN THE BALKANS."

An Orderly Retirement.

October 17, 12.35 pm.

Mr. Stanley Washburn, the correspondeut, writing from Rumanian Headquarters, states that the Ruthanians went of Brasso began an orderly retirement on 8th inst., to take up positions on the foothills defending Predeal l'ass.

The movement represents a redistribution in order to aborten the line. It was not in the slightest degree forced by local necessity. During the retirement the enemy was not even in touch with the Bumatians. The nature of the country is such that the Rumanians should hold it.

While the situation is not acute, the potential mensce of the massing of the heavy German strength is well realised.

Enemy Attack kepulsed,

October 17, 400 p.m.

A Ramanian communique reports:-The enemy violently `aftacked our troops on the frontier in the Oituz. valley, but was driven back

We repulsed enemy attacks at Tolcyes pass and Pridial, the latter with heavy loss.

We occupied position near Boteturma pass, but were compelled to withdraw a little southward to the east of Toerzburger pass

Serbians Good Fighting.

October 17, 4.05 p.m. A French official message from Salonika states that the Serbians repulsed violent counter-attacks at Belavoda and Cerna.

There has been a violent artillery duel on the right bank of the Vardar,

S.vere Fighting..

October 18, 3.15 8.m.

The Rumanian communique of 17th inst, shows that severe fighting is proceeding on the whole mountain frontier from Caeneni, west of Brasso, to Bicaz valley, not far from Bukouring

Fighting was hottest in the Ojtoz valley, north-east of Brusso Bere the frontier positions repeatedly changed *bande.

Farther south, in the Bodza valley, the enemy was com- pelled to retire northwards.

ATLANTIC SUBMARINE CAMPAIGN.

October 17, 8.25 p.m.

In the House of Lords, Viscount Grey, replying to Earl Grey, said he did not know whether the commanders of the American destroyer acceded to the request of the commander of the Usa to clear away in order to enable the blowing up of the torpedoed ships. He assumed that the American Government was investigating.

? The United States admitted that the British warships : were not exceeding their rights in cruising off America, but requested us most emphatically not to patrol off the const, album on the ground of irritation: The warships were instructed LQUER MONİSA › to comply with the request as far sa possible.

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TELEGRAMS.

THE CESAREWITCH.

A Win for Sanctum.

(Router's Service to The Telegraph")

London, Beceived, October 19. The Cesarowitch Stakes, rua

over a distance of two miles and two farlongs, resulted as foliowa:---

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Sanctum Corashout...

Dark Opal

2.

3. ME Nineteen rar; won by two lengths, a short head separating second and third. “

The betting was as follows:-

9 to 4 Sapalam; 9 to 1: Ooru Sheaf; 40 to 1, Dark Opal."

[fa the event of telegrams arriv- ing too late for insertion on this page they will be found

on Page 8.]

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

OBITUARY,

'Nationalist M. P. Dead.

London, Received, October 19, The death is annouzosd of Mr. Jumee Peter Gilbooly, Nationalist HP. for Co. Co`k, W.

[Mr. Gilhooly was born în 1847. Ee occupied many prominent positions in Irish : ff.ira, nač „a imprisoned several times under the Coercion Act.]

Col. W. B. Oldham.

Londen, Beceived, October 19. The death is announced of Cal,

| W. D. Oldham, late of the Indian Civil Service, at thengsol 7i yaara.

[Col. Oldbam was a member of the Bengal Legislative Council, President of the Bengal Binitary Board, and A.D.O, to the Viceroy of India. His services in the Indian faminee repeivad eprail mention, and he received a deccration for the Loghai. Billa campaign in 1892, when he was Inspector General of Military Polios]

Lady Ponsonby.

London, Received October 19. The death is announced of Lady Ponsonby,

POLICE RESERVE ORDERS.

Orders issued to-day by Mr. J. W. Fracks, A. S. P. (Rere) itate :***

Defaulters. Ssterday, La ober 21st-De- fsalters Drill Central Station 4.30 under. Staff Laspector McEwen.

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Football. Saturday, Oswber 21st.- Hoogkong Police Reserve V. islam.co at Navy Genaud, Happy Valley. Kick-off 4.30 p.m.

Musketry. Instruction.

La future the Muskếtry Olásson will be held at Headquarters", Clab.

Canada's Gold,

* Canada's 81 Il production for 1915 was 918,676 finé os., valued st £3,787,394, as compared with 770,374 os in 1914, valued at £3,185,000. The production of silver in 1915 was 23,401,7350, am against 27,644,231os, in 1914. The total value of the mineral output of Canada in 1915, includ ing gold, silver, niaksi, copper, shd sine, was 627,702,750," as against £25,695,100 in 1914.

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