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February 17, 1917,

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GERMANY'S NEXT EFFORT.

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"An Eady and Slashing Triumph."

London, February 18. American correspondents from Germany confirm the opinions of English and French experte that General von Hindenburg must strike soon. They say that the people have recently almost for gotten their sufferings in the fall hope of an early and slashing triumph which will end the war.

An 'Attack on England?

London, February 18.

The Times military correspondent states that Germany is un- doubtedly massing tropa on the Western front, where there are now 1868 Divisions, as compared with 128 in November, He suggest the possibility of an attack on England, in conjunction with a great naval offensive. He quotes a well-known passage from a General Staff text-book that the advantage of gaining partial sea control temporarily in order to land troops might justify the loss of the Gorman Fleet,

The correspondent emphasises that the General Staff controls the Fiset, and the temptation to use it in a great land and sea offer aive against England must be considerable. Therefore he urges the maintainence of a strong home defence force "despite temp- tations and jibes,”

HONOURED BY THE KING.

London, February 15.

FEBRUARY 17, 1917.

TELEGRAMS.

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

WELCOME TO GENERAL SMUTS,

Fine Tribute to Indiaa Troops.

London, February 15. According to Reuter's correspondent at Capetown, General Smuts had a megnificent reception at the City Hall. Lord Burton and General Bothe, as well as members of the Cabinet, were present in the city, and the British Indians presented addresses, General Botha maying thers were no more heroic or hardworking troops than the Indians,

General Smute, replying, emphasised that South Africa had secured a voice in the disposal of the African continent, and no arrangement would be made in the immediate neighbourhood which would prejudice the development of South Afrios. He paid an eloquent tribute to the work of the Indises in East Africs, especially in the earlier portion of the campaign, declaring that there were no more loyal, devoted nor brave troops than the heroes from Asis.

THE CUBAN REVOLUTION.

London, February 15. Bouter's correspondent at Washington 'says that Mr. Lansing has warned the Cubans that the United States cannot recognise any Government resulting from the revolution.

DUTCH SHIPPING PLANS,

London, February 15. According to Beater's correspondent st Amsterdam, the Handelsblad states that the question is now being considered of His Majesty the King bus invested Surgeon General Sir Alfred sending cargo sisamera to the Dutch East Indies is the Panama Keogh with the Grand Crows of the Order of the Bath, and Sir Canal. As regards passengers, it is proposed that they shall travel Francis Tounghusband with a Knight Commandership of the Starris New York overland to San Franciso, whence Datch ateamers

will convey them to their destinations..

of India."

CHINA'S DECISION.

Allied Ministers la Close Touch with Government,

London, February 15. According to Reuter, there is great satisfaction in British suthoritative quarters at China's decision to break with Germany.

The Allied Ministera at Poking are iu very close touch with the Chinese Government regarding the measures reen' ing therefrom.

THE GERMAN "BLOCKADE."

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Every "Clean Weapon" to be Used i

London, February 15. According to Renter's correspondent at Amsterdam, conversing with the post Maslier, at Hofburg, the Kaisar declared that Napoleon's phantom continental blockade had become a reality. I was hitting England harder than anything had done up to the present. Right and morality were on the German side, for the triumph of which every clean weapon must be used.

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GERMAN INTRIGUE IN AMERICA.

Unaffected by Ambassador's Departure.

London, February 15, According to Beuter's correspondent at New York, there is every indication that arrangements have been perfected for the ocatiasses of Germin machinatione in the absence of Count Bernstor

It is anggested that President Wilson should stiffen the embargo on the shipment of arms to Mexico, where the Germans are most

active.

HEALTH OF THE ARMY,

London, February 15, Burgeon General Sir Alfred. Keogh, in a lecture in London, said there were only five cases of enteric fever and eighteen of paratyphoid in France at present. Thanks to inconlation, the health of the Armyjon all ironis was better than its peace health.

THE NEW FRIGHTFULNESS,

A Small

Bag.

London, February 15.

The sinking of the following steamera is announced ;-F.D. Lambert and Inishowen Head (British), the barque Eudora (British) and two Grimsby trawlers. The total tonnage, including the Lyam M Law, amounts to about nine thousand tons,

Little Effect on French Shipplag.

London, February 15.

According to Renter'e correspondent at Paris, the "blockade * has up to the present, had but little effoot in France. Ships are arriving regularly at all ports. There were no fewer than 121 arrivals on February 12.

Argentinas Attitude,

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London, February 16, According to Beuter's correspondent at Buenos Aires, the For- eign Minister has stated that Argentins could not agree with the German bicokade, and that she reserves freedom of action.

GERMANY'S WAR BILL..

London, February 15,

Kocording to Rastar's correspondent’at Amsterdam, the Gorman,

up to the present is three thousand milliona sterling,

THE WAR LOAN.

Landon, February 15. Mesars, Balli Brothers and clients have taken up £1,500,000 in the War Loan, the Indians and General Investment Trust $88,000, and the Bengal-Dooars Railway $30,000.

IMPERIAL CO-OPERATION IN THE WAR.

London, February 15. The Colonial Institute is to arrange for the publication of a history of Imperial co-operation in the war.

Tho editor will be Sir Charles Lucas...

TORPEDOED AMERICAN STEAMER'S CARGO.

If Not Contraband, a Grave Situation May. Aristiz

London, February 16. According to Reuter's correspondent at Ram, the Captain of the torpedoed American steamer Lyman M. Law, in so affidavit, states that the only cargo carried was wood lathe for lemon boxe8.

The question arises whether this cargo can be classed as con- traband, in view of the fact that it is useless for military purposes. If it is decided not to be entraband, a very grave situation may

ensue,

BRITAIN'S srock of GOLD.

London, February 16. According to Renter's correspondent at Paris, the well-known economist, M. Edmond Thery, states that the British Government's stocks of gold had been increased by £25,640,00 on December 21, as compared with July 1914.

SWEDISH FOOD MEASURES.

London, February 16. Benter's correspondent at Stockholm states that the Govern- ment has saken over all cats, barley and the products thereof, and has prohibited the use of potatoes as fodder,

THE WESTERN FRONT.

Germans Claim a Success.

London, February 16.

A Gorman wireless official message mays:-The Crown Prince attacked in Champagne, to the south of Ripont, and was completely successful.

Wa stormed four lines on a front of 2,600 meires to a depth of 800 metres, taking prisoner 858.

THE RUSSIAN FRONT.

London, February 18,

A German official wireless message says:-There is lively fight- ing between the White Sex and the Dasister.

[In the event of telegrams arriving too late for losertion of this page they will be found on an Extra),

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

KING INSPECTS GUNS.

London, February 14.

His Majesty the King, who was most interested, ins- pocled the nine machine guns presented by the Chiefs and people of Rajputana and Ajmer.

THE ADEN FIELD FORCE,

London, February 14.

In the House of Commons, Mé. Chamberlain in reply to Col.. Yata, said that the Raj had informed him that in December it was intended to plãos the Adon Field Foros on a similar footing to the wther, Expeditionary Foros -He was inquiring when the cedar, was actually issued and what was the decision regarding, special field allowzLOBÍ,“

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INDIAN PUBLIC SERVICES,

Landon, February 14

In the House of Commons, in reply to Sir J. D. Bed, Mr. Chamberlain stated that the" Baj had been saked to consider and report upon the recommendations of the Public Services Omamiation as soon as possible,

Sir John Rees suggested that consideration of the question, should be deferred until after the war.

Mr. Chamberlain pointed out that that would involve great delay. Whather action should be delayed until after the war was another matter, upon which bo would express no opinion.

THE KAISER'S BALDERDASH.

Amsterdam, February 16. In an official message from Berlin it is stated that the Kaiser in an Order to his Navy says:—“

In the impending decisive basilo the task falls to my. Navy of turning the English war method of starvation, with which our most hated and most obstinate enemy intends to overthrow the German people, against him and his Allies, by combating their sea traffic with all the means in our power. Herein the submarine will stand in the first.. rink. He expresses confidence that the enemy's war designs will be broken.

CANADIANS' BRILLIANT EXPLOIT.

London, Eebruary 16. Heuter's correspondent at Headquarters, telegraphing on February 14, says that raiding is becoming an epidemic. There were three successful "shows" during the past thirty hours, excluding minor affairs, which are now considered not worth mentioning. The Canadians, who initateď the regular raiding, went out yesterday morning and stirred up the 11th Bavarians between Givenchy and Souches. On a front of 800 yards they advanced 100 yardı and remained an bour wrecking the German lines, including a fortified quarry, They blow up four mine shafts, burying the miners, and brought back prisoners, through a double barrage.

second raid five hours later, 46 Сади- dians killed 16 Germans and bombed 10 dugouts at a cost of three light casualties. In a third mid at Bochinoourt in brilliant sunshine at deren o'clock in the morning, they brought in 40 Saxona

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ITALIAN SUCCESS IN THE BALKANS,

London, February 16.

A French Salonika communique says that the Italiana in a counter-attack on Hill 1080, cast of Paralovo, recaptured the whole of the lost trenches. The enemy counter-attack on the afternoon of February 13 was completely repulsed. The German losses of February 12 and 13 were heavy.

WAR ON TRAWLERS,

Loudon, Eebruary 16.

The trawler Barnsley was attacked without warning sad blows up by means of bombs after the pirates had pillaged the food. The captain and engineer were made pris- onem, while others were landed in boats.

The crew of another trawler was ninely hours in borta, Two of the crew were frost-bitten.

FRANCO-BELGIAN RELIEF WORK.

The Hague, February 16. The German Legation states that the American delegate bas, been allowed to continue relief work in Belgium aud North France.

DUTCH WAR CREDIT,

Loudon, February 16. Beuter's correspondent at Amsterdam says there will be new Dutch War Credit of £10,500,000.

AUSTRIAN BUKE RELIEVED OF COMMAND.

Amsterdam, February 16. À message from Vienna states that the Emperor has relieved Archduke Friedrich of the post of Second in Com- mand

AFFAIRS IN RUSSIA.

· Petrograd, February 16, The Central Industrial Committee, in a strong state- ment, champions the Workmen's Group mentioned on Feb. 12, and says that it consiste of moderate and non-revolu- tionary Labourites, who had given valuable aid in the settlement of conflicts and the prevention of strikes. Any recent action of the group was owing to the general political situation, which was reflected in the pronouncements of the Dunie, the Council of Empire and the Congress of Noblos.

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BRITISH IMPORT RESTRICTIONS,

London, February 16, -: The Prime Minister on Feb. 10 will announce in the House of Commons the Government's policy regarding the restriction of imports. It is believed that all luxuries will be prohibited.

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THE YARROWDALE" PRISONERS.

Washington, February 16.

A new and vigorous demand for the release of the "Yarrowdale's? Americans will be forwarded to Germany shortly with a full statement of the treŝtment accorded tò the Germans on German ships in the United States.

HUNGER DEMONSTRATIONS IN HOLLAND...

The Hague, February 16.

A revolutionary Bocialist demonstration was dispersed by the Police, who refneed to allow the deputation to pro- test against the dearness of food. The approach to the Ministry of the Interior and all the streets to the foner "town were closed. The cavalry had numerons collisions an [HAVAIA)_PREKONNu were wounded.

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THE SILVER MARKET.

London, February 17. Acording to Beuter, the silver market is steady but quiet,

MR. HARRY LAUDER'S BEREAVEMENT.

His Only Son Killed in Action.

Wide sympathy will be extended to Mr. Harry Leader, the famous Boottish comedian, says the Daily Chronicle, in the low of his only son, Captain J. C. Leader, of the Argyll and Sutherland · High- landers, who has been killed in Ection.

The young officer was with his father, who was engaged in a professionsi tour in Austra lia, when war broke out, and he harried home to take his pset în the fighting. Getting a commission |in the Argyll and Sutherlands, he | went into training at Bedford, and was there when Mr. Lauder re- turned to England.

Ha, of course visited his son in osmp, and delighted the men by | singing to them. “I am pleased,” be said to a Press respresenative on this occasion, " to give my so to my country, although he is the only one I have got. But if every father and mother will make as big a morison sa we have dons, when the war is over they will, sa we shall, have no regrete."

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́Esrly" in 1915” Lieutenant Lauder went to the front, sad, after swing a good deal of fight- ing, he was wounded at Festubert. Though he was soon back in the trenches, he contrasted pleurisy, and in September 1915 was in- valided bome. With the rank |of osptain he returned to Franoų, and last year was again wound- ed though he soos recovered, and sinos September has been constantly at the fron".

Naturally, the young officer was the pride of his father's heart, and the constant reference he made to his boy may well be pardoned. He sent him to Cambridge University, and intended that be should devote himself to the law, but the war changed that ambi- tion, and bís latest wish was to “see him established in the North as a decent Scots laird, growing the nation's mext, and as the | years go by, growing the nation's man.” The comedian, it may be remembered, has recently bought an estate of 14,000 sores on the banks of Loch Fyne.

DON'T FORGET.

TO-DAY,

Victoris Theatre-9.15 p.m. Bijou Theatre-9.15 p.m. New Hongkong Cinematog: -9.15 p.m.

TO-MORROW. Victoria Theatre-8:15 p.m. Bijou Theatre-9.16 p.m. New Hongkong · Oi

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Thursday, February 22.

H.K. and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co.-Bhareholders zuent” ing at noon.

Friday, February 28, Obina Provident Loan and Mortgage Co, **** Shareholders meeting at 11 30 sm.

Baturday, February 24. Hongkong & Shanghai Bank- Shareholders meeting at noon,

Monday, February 26, Rece Hosting-Fin

Tuesday, February Haos Meeting --- Secon

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