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August 31, 1917,
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REUTER'S T¿LEGRAMS.
THE ITALIAN FRONT.
Many Enemy Att~cks_Fall.
London, August 30,
- Temperature 6 am.
SINGLE COPY 10 ÖENTB,
'436 PER ANNUM,
Angust 31, 1916, Humidity
FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 1917.
伍拜禮 號一冊月八英港香
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE HEROIC RUMANIANS.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE MILITARY OUTLOOK.
- British Wearing Down the Germans-
London, Aligent 30.
Admired by Foreign Officers.
ge London, August 30, General Maurice, dironssing the military situation with The Times correspondent with the Rumanian Army, writing An Iuliu official memango etaten:-We drove back strong counter-attacks in efferts to re-take the positions on the Baineizss Reate:'s corespondent, says that the pause on the Italian Front on August 23, says: -The war-like capacity of the First and Second Platead. To the west of Gorizia we maintained car positions and was due to General Cadorna getting up artillery. Mach depende Armies has excited the admiration of all foreign officers present, advanced at some points. We took 81 prisoners. A enemy on whether he can make his new preparations before the Austrian At one point the bumania.counter-attacked fourteen times, and 'after a counter-attack, 2,500 Garman corpies were attack between Vippsooo and Doseofsite failed. We repulsed thrios reserves arrive. Although there are no dramatic deve phreats on at another,
the British Front, the wasting down of the Germans is proceeding counted. It is onfirmed that the German losses were incomparably repeated attacks in the Travenänzes Valizy,
A Great Victory Pending.`
and is having a greater off et that the public realised Since Jaly heavier than those of the Bumsniaus, which were severe. The Londop, August 30.
31, the Germans have engaged in battle twins as many Divisions as Germana stacked, and continue to do so, in compact masses, similar Attention is bring directed in en inoressing degree, to the we have, and have withdrawn slightly more than twice as many as to their attacks at the Battle of the T-er. A number of German divisions has been withdrawn, while the Ramanians have not moved Italisa Front, in view of the possibility of a great development of we. This is the barometer which shows how the battle is going. General Caderas's success. The Messagero quotes General Cedoras General Maurice, speaking of the Esaters Frm, said General during an infernal fortnight. Young Lumenian officers, only a month The spirit oftke troops sassying that a decisiva Italian victory is imminent, which will mean ron Mackensen's attack had been completely failed by the galiant from school, evinced ind-mitable bravery the turning point of the whole war. It is reported from Munich Romanians, and also by the success of the Italians, Concerning is very praiseworthy sad is nflected in the civil population. The that there is great friotion between General Hindenburg and General Korniloff's statement at Moscow regarding the stats of the obstinacy of the German onslaughts.against, Moldavia inndae to a Prince Conrad. The former advised the Austrian withdrawal from Rasian Army, he said it was remarkable that the Central Powers desire to occupy the whole of Hamanie and to treat it like Poland. important lines which would be strategically antenable, but the had not accomplished more on that front, and it did not say much latter insists on holding the position to the east of the Baingizes for their resources. Plates at all costs and demands German as-iskace therefor.
PRESIDENT WILSON'S REPLY,
A Chorus of Press Approval.
London, August 30.
All the newspapers in their editorial comments spesk favour ably on President Wilson's Note replying to the Pope's peace proposals.
NEW BRITISH POLITICAL PARTY.
A Constructive Democratic Policy.
London, August 30. Twenty-seven Peers, M. P's and others, including Lord Ampthill, Lord Moutage, Lord Ebary, Lord Stafford, Mr. A. H. Burgoyne, Sir Richara Cooper and Admiral Markham, have seceded from the Unionist Party and formed National Party to promote the reform of the Union and defence. They have issued a manifesto in faroar of a constructive policy, founded on a democratic basis, the unity of the Empire in Council and defence, mutual reciprocal aid in the development of the Empire, and the victorious conciasion
The Daily Telegraph says the Note is a reminder that our task is not nearly ended." Is welcomes President Wilson's indignation against the monstrous character of the warfare loosened upon mankind, and says the Note comes like an invigorating wind of the war. blowing away the cobwebs which dupes and pacifists have been spinning around central things.
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The Morning Post says the Note is the only answer which those not ready to capitaiste to Germany could give. It is an inestimable service to the Allies to find, after three years of unspeakable strain, such strong and clear-sighted leadership.
THE FIGHTING IN THE WEST,
German Artillery Busy.
London, August 30. Field Marabal Sir Douglas Haig reports that enemy artillery
The weather is wet and stormy.
London, August 30.
The Daily Mail anys the Reply has the spirit and viewpoint is active as Nieuport. which the world has learned to expect from all President Wilson's
war utteranCOL.
The Daily Express says there is no doubt as to America's waz.
A German Clara.
A German official wireless massage states :-An Ecglish attack.
sime 83e entered the conflict to destroy militriem and she will to the north-east of Wieltje collapsed. not sheathe the sword till the world is free of the Hohenzollern. blight.
The Daily Jhronicle calls attention to the peculiar value of America' pronouncements, because she is unfettered by alliances. The Reply is an impassioned refusal to treat for peace, on the basis of the status quo sote, with the present Gorman Government. It is a resounding proclamation of the reality of right, the reality of wrong and the impossibility of reconciling them by sweet words,
The Daily News says ile Note is a passionate appeal to the people of Germany to repudiate the evil system which enslaves them. It adds that the Pupe's plan would be a triumph for
reaction.
The Times says thst President Wilan has replied as all Allied sisteman mast. President Wilson acknowledges the parity, sod sincerity of the Pope'e mitives, but the Allise cannot accept the proposed path to pesce, because it does not lead where the Pope believes it leads.
The Senate Approves.
London, August 30, According to Banter's correspondent at Washington, the Seaste
·has warmly approved President Wilson's reply to the Pope.
AFFAIRS IN RUSSIA,
Incendiarism in Petrograd.
London, August 30. Kenter's correspondent at Petrograd says that another ierge factory in an Okhia suburb has been burned. The damage is estimated at several million roables, Incendiariam is suspected.
Soidlers Prevent Diet Meeting,
London, August 30. Renter's correspondent at Helainglors saya that Russian troops occupied the Parliament building and prevented the re-assembly of the Diet Sentries stopped over one bandred Socialist and other Dapaties attempting to enter. There was no disorder. The President of the Diet has protested to the Governor-General in connection with the mistter.
POST-WAR SHIPPING POLICY,
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THE RUSSIAN FRONT.
More Positions Abandoned.
London, August 30.
A Russian wireless official message "atstes:-We repulsed toks at Radautz, near Quas, in the direction of Kextiva Sarbels. The enemy attacked cast of Ireshti and dislodged our troops, some of whom abandoned their positions and retired to the north. Measures have been taken to restore the positions. The battle is progressi: g. We have occupied two villages in the direction of Pendivin.
The Enemy Advance.
"London, August 30.
A German ficial wireless message atatas:-We repulsed the Ramanians to the south of Tirgul and Ocas. We captured Ireshti and pressed the enemy northwards towards the Basista Valley. We took 300 prisoners. Ecemy relief attacks to the north-east of Munceal failed.
CANADIAN CONSCRIPTION.
London, August 30,
Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Loyal Promise.
According to Beuter's correspondent at 0.tawa, Sir Robert Borden, in the House of Coramona, saked Sir Wilfrid Laurier to join in the appointment of a Board of Selection to select Conscription Tribunals. Sir Wilfrid replied that, although personally sad officially he was opposed to the principle of the messers on which bis own party was not united, he would accept, as the Bill was now law and it behoved every loyal sabjot to see that its provisions were carried out.
* GENERAL SUKHOMLINOFF'S TRIAL.
Some interesting Evidence.
Loodoo, August 30. Renter's correspondent at Petrograd 'ways that at the trial of General Sukhamlinoff, General Michelson, Military Attache at Berlin from 1906 to 1911, gave evidence, Hesaid that the Ministry of War was aware that Germany was contemplatingtwir in 1909 and again in 1913. The President sitting in the trial saked which Power Germany proposed to ally herself with, hat the answer was given behind closed doors.
Some important Recommendations.
London, August 30. An influential committee of shipowners has issued a report on
GERMANY'S LATEST PEACE PROPAGANDA, the shipping policy which should be adopted after the war. It
London, August 30, declaces, inter alia, that the state control of shipping after the waz- must cease. All shipping lewe should be made uniform all over the
According to Renter's correspondent at Paris, President Empire. I urges the freedom of the Allies ports, State assistance in opening new markets, the re-establishing of services stopped Poincare, in a speech at Vardas on the occasion of the bestowal on daring the war, and that the Sus Canal revenue should be applied General Patain of the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, for the development of trade through the Canal. The report adds referred to the new sad infamote German peace propagands in
Allied countries, which, be declared, was doomed to failure. that important Empire porta should be developed by State aid.
LONDON BAKERS' STRIKE THREAT.
London, August 30,
OPERATIONS IN EAST AFRICA.
London, August 30,
A Belgian East African communiqus states:Co-operating The London bakers have decided to strike anless night-work is with the British, we are driving back the Germana to the north
west of Mahenge between the Roipe and Rimber Rivere. abolished.
THE DECLINE OF THE ROUBLE.
London, August 30,
M.P.-AIRMAN KILLED.
London; August 30. Flying Offer the Hon. Francis MeLuen, Liberal M P. for The rouble continues to decline, and to-day 264 equals a Spalding, has been killed at Montross. His machine nose-dived
nto the sea. pound.
SIAMESE LEGATION LEÄYES BERLIN.
London, August 30, Beater's correspondent at Amsterdam states that the Siamese
has left Berlin for Copenhagen.
FRENCH SHIPPING RETURNS,
London, August 30.
The French shipping arrivals for the past week numbered 920 and the sailings 1,018. Three vessels over 1,600 tons and one ander wers sunk. Four were unmnooomafully attacked,"
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BARLIER TELEGRAMS.
PRESIDENT WILSON ON PEACE.
An Eloquent Reply to the Pope's, Note.
Lendon, Aug. 29,. President Wilson, replying to the Pope's note, says in- ter alia: The object of this war is to deliver the free peoples of the world from the menace and netual power of a vast military establishment controlled by an irresponsible Gov- erament which, having secretly planned to dominate the world, proceeded to carry out the plan regardless of either its sacred obligations and treaties or the long-established practices and long-cherished principles of international action and honour; which chose its own time for the war," delivered ita blow fiercely and suddenly, stopped at no barrier of either law or mercy, swept the whole continent within a tide af blood-not the blood of soldiers only but the blood of innocent women and children and the helpless poor--and now stands baulked but not defeated, the enemy of four- fifths of the world. This Power is not the German people; it the ruthless master of the German people. It is our liness to see that the history of the rest of the world is longer left to its handling. To deal with the Germań Government in the manner the Pope proposes would involve the recuperation of its strength, would necessitate the crea tion of a permanent hostile combination of nations against the German people who are its instruments and would result in abandoning new-born Russia fo intrigue and mani- fold and subtle interference and certain counter revolution which would be attempted by all the malign influences to which the German Government has lately accustomed the world. Can peace be based upon the restitution of the power of the German Government or upon its word of hon- our in treaty? The root test of every plair of pence is this. Is it based upon the faith of all people involved or merely on the word and ambitions of an intriguing Government on the one hand and a group of free peoples on the other! We believe the intolerable wrongs done in this war by the furious and brutal power of the Germna Government ought to be repaired but not at the expense of the sovereignty of any people, rather in vindication of the sovereignty both of peoples weak and strong. Punitive damages, dismember- ment of Empires, establishment of selfish. exclusive and economic leagues we deem inexpedient and ultimately worse than futile and no proper basis for peace of any kind, least of all for an enduring peace. The latter must be based on justice, fairness and the common rights of mankind. "We cannot take the word of the present rulers of Germany as a guarantee of anything that is to endure unless it is ex- plicitly supported by such conclusive evidence of the will and purpose of the German people themselves as the other peoples of the world would be justified in accepting. With -out such guarantees, treaties of settlement, agreements for disarmament, convenants for establishing arbitration instead of forec, territorial adjustment and reconstitutions of small nations, if made with the German Government, no man and no nation could now.depend upon. We must await some new evidence of the purposes of the great people of the Central Empires God grant it may be given soop and in such way as will reatore the confidence of all peoples everywhere in the faith of nations and the possibility of a convenanted
peace.
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THE MOSCOW CONFERENCE,
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More Revelations of Undisciplined Soldiers.
Moscow, Aug. 30. Speaking at the Conference at Moscow. General Alexieff confirmed the worst that General Korniloff Raid about the disorganisation of the Army. contrasted the army of the old regime, poorly equipped but strong in warlike spirit, with the present army, poisoned and enfeebled by ill-interpreted and ill-applied doctrines and split into two opposite camps, namely officers and" soldiers. The duties of the soldiers to their leaders had now disappeared and the officers were becoming veritable martyrs. They had paid dearly for the offensive on the lat August and the subsequent retreat...
General Alexieff gave amazing illustrations of this. Once, when an attack was launched in force, it was made up of twenty-eight officers, twenty non-coms, and two sold- iera. The other soldiers looked on coldly while these heroes perished.
M. Kerensky Again Ovsted.
Moscow, Aug. 20.
At the Conference representatives of the agrarian or- ganisations and banks evoked great indignation by declaring that the Soldiers' and Workmen's Delegates Councils had disorganised industry by openly criticising the revolutionary movement.
A leading Moscow manufacturer said the merchants were not opposed to control so long se it was reasonable and 'national.
M. Kerensky, in his closing speech, summed up the views expressed at the Conference as manifesting a desire... to arrive at an agreement with the Provisional Government. He also emphasised that the Provisions! Government would not suffer a counter revolutionary effort...
The Premier's speech was continuously applauded,
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TELEGRAMS.
(Bautar'a Service To The "Telegraph.")
THE SILVER MARKET.
London, August 29. Silver is quoted at 451. Thors are only scanty supplies, and the market is firm.
AN ACTOR'S
EXPERIENCE.
Mr. Joha Halliday Prosecutes Chair Coolles.
Mr. John Halliday, of the Frawley Company, was the com plsionat in a case at the Police Court this morning, four chair" coolies of the Pask bring sum. moned for demanding more than their legal farm, v
laspector Garrod stated that Miss Long and Mr. Halliday journeyed so the Peak on Sunday morning and engaged two chairs, They went first to the fsg-staff and afterwards came back along - the Chamberlain Road, pro
Hount cending round 10 Kellett, On the way back," the coolies put down the chai and demanded $4 before they would go on. They became very abusive sad frightened Miss Lang. & Chinese gentleman who was passing sadisted in getting the men to finish their journey, bat. Mr. Halliday had fartber trouble when they got back to the tram station. The legal fare Was 8 matter of fifty cents. He added that the coolies on the Paak were especially troublesome is that respect. They sipgled out people who were new to the Colony, and the demanding of more mossy was a regular practice. It wAL very hard to get csess brought ap, because the peoplo were only passing through."
Mr. Halliday gave evidence, saying that when a long way from the station the men put the chairs down and asked for $4 each. Ha tol them that he would pay them their fare later, but they shook their fists and became very excit ed. Miss Lang, who had gons a little way away, saw a Ohinese gentleman and he told witnaan. that the fare should be fifty-conta sach. After some besite ion, the men continued the journey. Miss Long was rather terrified, because it was si a very lonely spot. The first defendant seemed to be the ringleader,
In reply to his Woratip, In- peolor Garroi said that the Government provided she man abelter at the Pask. He thought with they could earn about $16 a month.
His Worship convicted all de- fendants and imposed a fins $10 on the first defendant, he having been the leader, and fiase of 35 on the other three.
DON'T FORGET.
TO-DAY.
Frawley Company-Present- stion of "Twin Beds" at the Theatre Royal; 9-15 p.m.
Victoria Theatre-9.15 p.m. Bijon Theatre-9:15 p.m New Hongkong Cinematograple -4.15 p.m.
TO-MORROW. Union Гапгадов Society's Extraordinary General Meeting; BOCO,
Hongkong Hotel O's, Half Yearly Mooting: 12.15 p.m...
Frawley Company. Prownt ation of "Bought and Paid For!
at the Theatre Boys); 9.15 pim. Victoria Theatre-9.15 p.m. Bijon Thesize-9.35 pm. New Hongkong : Oinar graph.-9.15 pm?
Baturday, September 8. Night Esta se tha V.B.C.5 -
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