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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

THE BRITISH THRUST IN FRANCE.

Splendid Work by Aeroplanes.

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London, November 23.

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SATURDAY,

Temperature 6

November 24, 1916. Humidity.

NOVEMBER

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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

DEVELOPMENTS IN RUSSIA,

The New Generalissimo.

London, November 23, Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, dealing with ariation, says " Beater's correspondent at Petrogred states that General that further details show that Tuesday's stick on enemy infantry Krylenko, the new Bamian Generalisaims, is a subaltern. and transport by lew flying pilota, including pilots of Australian squadrons, was most successful. The wasther on Wednesday wH even more unsuitable for flying than on Tueday, but anocesefal reconnaissandee on the enemy's lines of communication were carried out. Every endeavour has been made to keep in touch with our infantry.

Consolidating the New Ground.

London, November 23.

Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports:-The day was spent on the southern battlefront in consolidating the large area wherever we advanced during the last two days. This was successfully worried out, except at Fontaine-Notre-Dame, which the enemy has re-taken by a counter-attack. Much credit is due to the transporta tion services for the rapidity of concentration in the recent operations. Rosda and railways, broad guage and light, have been developed, and since, the advinos have been extended in a manner which contributed largely to the succes of preparations for subsequent operatione.

There is artillery activity in the northern battlefront, being intense in the neighbourhood of Passchendaele. There has been no infantry action on either side.

Germans Describe the Offensive as Abortive.

London, November 23.

According to Realer's correspondent at Amsterdam, the Lokalanssiger says that from 150 to 200 tanks were employed in the British attack, and declares that this abortive offensive will not divest Germsa attention from Flanders, where the British are certain to renew their efforts to get rid of dangerous submarine bases.

Americe Delighted.

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London, Noveraber, 23. A message from New York elates that the American newspaper are delighted at Field Marshal Sir Douglas Hsig'a riolory. They say it is the most successful surprise on record, and declare that the Germana must now be convinced that they have something to learn about war from the British.

THE PALEStine campaIGN."

Abandonment of Jerusalem Foreshadowed.

London, November 23. According to Reater's correspondent at Amsterdam, the Norddeutsch Allgemein Zeitung forecasts the abandonment of Jerusalem and saya that the loss of the historic city will be painfal bat it is militarily unimportant.

The Berliner Tageblatt attributes the Turkish rettest from Jaffa | mainly to the British float with guns of twenty-five miles range.

GERMANY AND RUSSIA'S PEACE OFFER.

London, November 23. According to Banater's correspondent at Amsterdam, German papers unanimously declare that the Russian offer of an armistios will be benevolently examined but purely with regard to Germany's military position.

U. S. MISSION IN FRANCE.

London, November 23.

A message from Paris stated that Col. House and the American Mission have arrived.

GERMANY'S NEW SUBMARINE PLANS,

London, November 23.

Reuter'a 'correspondent at Amsterdam alates that. German newspapera anticipate grest results from the extension of the submarine zone, which they describe as an answer to the "foolhardy utterance of Mr. Lloyd George that Britain need no longer be afraid of the submarine menace," The Datoh Press tears that the extension will entirely isolate Holland on the west and rain ber fisheries.

SHIPBUILDING COMMITTEE RESIONS,

London, November 23.

The Daily Telegraph states that the Advisory Shipbuilding Committer, which the shipping Controller appointed to advise bim regarding shipbuilding acceleration, bes resigned as a protest against the present policy of making up losses, partionlarly with reference to the creation of three nations! shipyarde, which are regarded as being unsuitable, whils existing shipyards are deprived of labour and material.

SERIOUS ALLEGation against THE VATICAN.

London, November 23.

The Morning Post socar the Vatican of being the centre of disaffection and of being secretly in league with Austris. It says: "The time bat come for the Allies to consider their position to the Vatican."

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AMERICA'S SHIPBUILDING SCHEME,

London, November 23. ́Renter's correspondent at Washington says the Shipping Board announces that contracts have been awarded for tonnage exceeding four million, comprising 345 steel, 59 composite and 375 wooden Vesselr.

THE CHINESE SITUATION,

London, November 22.

Beater's correspondent at Peking states that the Premier has again resigned owing to the diffoulty of the situation created by the revolt of the Hanannee and also owing to the inability of the Governors of the Central Provinces to comply with the Government's orders to suppress rebellios,

Other Interesting Items

London, November 23. Beater's correspondent at Fatrograd states that the Pesssata |

Congress is "transferring M. Mohili from Petrograd, fearing

Maximalist intervention.

Army Committee at the Front are taking the initiative in the formation of a New Government representative of all Socialists.

M. Trotsky announces his intention of publishing the Russian Secret Diplomatic correspondence which is in his possession.

German Peace Activities.

London, November 23.

The American Ambassador at Petrograd reports that German propagandists are carrying on pesce activities almost openly.

ANGLO-AMERICAN SILVER'SCHEME.

Loades, Novembar 22...

In the House of Commons, Mr. Baldwin stated that discussions are progressing with the United States with the object of the acquisition, by them of silver produced in the United Sates, of which a portion would be placed at the disposal of the Roj, largely to pay for ladian produce required by America.

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BRITISH TEA PURCHASE.

London, November 22.

The Times says it is understood that it has been arranged that the Government shall buy toa for the United Kingdom at f.o.b. Calcutta and Colombo prices based on the pre-war average of prices realised by each garden. A small adjustment is being made on account of the increased cost of production owing to the ward

In the House of Commons, Mr. Olymen sated that the Food Controller proposed to buy in Indis and Ceylon tes required for the United Kingdom and the Army and Navy, haring regard to the ton- uage estimated to be available, sad to sell it at cost price,

KABLIER TELEGRAMS.

RUSSIA AND PEACE.

London, November 23.

A wireless asian official message states that the Coun- cil of People's Commissaries in the name of the Government of the Russian Republic bas deposed General Dukhonin owing to his refusal to offer an armistice and has appointed General Krylenko Commander-in-Chief Iturges Boldiers to arrest counter revolutionary Generals preventing lynch law which is unworthy of the revolutionary army, and invites regiments at the front to elect plenipotentiaries to immedi- ately begin peace pourparlers with the enemy.

COUNTERACTING BOLOISM.

London, November 23.

In the House of Commons, Mr. G. D. Faber asked if, in view of the effects of Boloism in Russia and Italy and the steps that were being taken in France and America to deal with it, the Government is taking all possible steps in the same direction! Mr. D. F. Pennefather asked: Have stepe been taken to counteract the German anti-British propagan- de in Italy and to bring home to the masses in Italy the truld regarding any of the matters represented?

Mr. Bonar Law replied: The answer to both questions i in the affirmative.

"OUR BATTLE-SCARRED" WARSHIPS.

London, November 23, Beuter's correspondent, describing the return of the naval forces from the Heligoland fight, saya they caine into port while the fleet was canling and were received with tremendous chers from the coal-black crows. It was a most impressive scene as the grim battle-scarred and victorious foret, the Bagship leading, cime in accompanied by destroy. ers, battle cruisers and others, bearing the marks of burnt, paint and shell-fre with the muzzles of their guna uncovered and burned yellow and brown, telling of the Sght. One Tessel came in with a mast heeling over and a slight drag in the water suggesting a limp.

ELECTORAL REFORM.

London, Noveraber 28,

In the House of Commons, on the Electoral Reform Bill, proportional representation was rejected by 20% to 198. The principle of an alternative vote in three-cornered 'contesta in single-member constituencies was adopted by 150 to 121 voles. In consequence of the views expressed in the course of yesterday's debate on conscientious objectors the decision resched will probably be amended so as to be made only to apply to those declining to engage in any sort of war Mr. Allen, a Unionist, has been returned unopposed for North Armagh.

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GERMAN WRITER ON PERSEVERANCE

Amsterdam, November 23, Major Moraht in an article admonishes "certain impati- ence and anxiety exhibited in Germany" as regards further progress on the Italian front. He attributes British por uverence to it freedom of press comment and uffestricted treatment of strategie questions by some authorities, which sirengthona trust, in British leadership and policy at Home sad in the Dominions. "I think we might learn thersfrom?" ba saya. Ele regueds the fall of Jerusalem sa within the bounds of posibility ***

THE BRITISH THRUST,

Nearly Nias Thousand Prisoners.

London, November 23. Beuter's correspondent at British - Headquarters, telė- graphing in the evening, states: We have not yet reached the limit of our victory. Our success grows bourly. The total of prisoners is approaching nine thousand. Great stretches of new country and fresh villages are being cap- tured. Besides increasing in depth the wedge is spreading. at the base. The weather continues to be most unfavour- able, a heavy mist preventing all aeroplane observations. Nevertheless our sinnen continue to fly over the battle ground penetrating far into enemy territory at the level of the tree-tops: The latest village captured is Canlaing and our troops are now in the neighbourhood of Bourbon and Mauvre, while fighting is progressing in the region of Rumil-" . The enemy has attempted only a few small counter- attacks between Ramilly and Noyelles with troops hurried up for the purpose, but all were easily repulsed. At Cantaing and beyond Maisneres we have broken into sections of the last line of defence and hold the Hindenburg line with the famous tunnel. Her the counter-attacks have been heavy, and pressed with great determination, but we hold every- thing taken. Our casualties are almost incredibly small. The troops are most cheerful and are roaming over a new unspoiled country, where villages are undestroyed and tilled felds abound.

Congratulations From France.

London, November 22. The Press Bureau announces that M. Poincaire has warmly congratulated the King on the magnificent British victories in France and Palestine. The King beartily thank- ed the President for his friendly message.

Absurd German Version.

London, November 22. A wireless German official message states: We repulsed English thrusts northward of Lens, southward of the Scarpe and in the neighbourhood of Riescourt. The battle south- westward of Cambrai continues, The enemy failed to break through, gaining only a little ground beyond our front lines. - We drove back the enemy to Annex Fontaine and depar ture positions southward of Rumilly. Wreckage of tanka lies over the whole battlefield. Strong French thrusts be tween Craonne, and Berry-au-Bac failed, except north-east of Laville-aux-Bois.

On the French Front...

London, November 23. A French official report states: The artillery duel is somewhat marked in intensity in the region north of Chemin. des-Dames, between the Aisne and Lamiette and in Cham- pagne on the right of the Mouse. There is a violent artillery action in the sector north of Chambrettes.

INCREASED SUBMARINISM EXPECTED.

London, November 23.

A high naval authority has informed Beuter that renew- ed activity of U boats is fully to be expected. The fact that only one ship was lost in the previous week is largely due to fortuitous circumstances. There is no reason al present to assure that there will be any decrease in the activity of submarines.

A BLOW TO Germany,

Zurich, Nurember 23. Stock Exchange circles state that the Griesheim Che mical Works, which have been destroyed by an explosion, furnished one-sixth of the whole supply of saltpetre used in Germany.

TRIBUTE TO BRITISH WAR EFFICENCY. London, November 23.

On the occasion of the conclusion of the American Mis- sion to London, Colonel House, through Reuter, said be was impressed by the wonderful machinery created in the heart of the Empire to control the British share in the war. "You have given the world an example of the efficiency of democracy of lasting value."

THE ITALIAN FRONT.

London, November 25,

An falan officia] message says: Between Brenta and the Pare we sanguinarily repulsed the enemy at San Marino, Monte Pertien and Monte Monfenera The ostmy reached a fex advanced elements at Monte Fontana. We drove back an enemy mass attack at Casera Meletta Davanti on the Asiago Plateau.

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A wireless German official message reports that the Aus- trian and Germans stormed Monte Fontana and Monte Spinuccia between Brenta and the Piave,

LOYAL DUTCH SHARES.

London, November 20. The "Gazelle" orders the transfer to the Treasury of the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company Shares at a rate of £51 per hundred forins.

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THE SILVER MARKET,

London, November13:

Silver is quoted at 42.15/16d. There are slightly increased offerings, but the market in quiet.

Mesere. Montago, in their silver report, state that the market is quiet and steady, but the toss in far from vigorous. Shanghai exchange has shown a disposition. to rally from the recent quotation of 3s, 11 d.

INVEIGLED INTO KRUPP'S.

Experiences of two Young

Dutchmen.

Auton Vyg, 21 years old, and Habert Nieterso: 20, who hate scaped from Germany, have lold the following story:-On Septem ber 3 we were approached by a Datch workmen whom we bad known and who exid. "Will you make 40 guilders a week?" We said we would, and followed him to the office of a firm, blacklisted by the British s we board afterwards, and accepted sa offer to work in Germany as nuvvies. Our wages were to be about 18 marks (184) daily. We [received s ticket by which we could get a photograph and ticket for a passport. On September 5 we found ourselves in company with 23 Datch werkmen," mostly « skilled workers in the iron trade, on the platfrom et Mass Station in Rotterdam, under the guidance of a member of the said firm, Thame evening we were taken over by another member of the frm st Emmerich, who took us to Esen. The next day we were forced to- enlist as manilion workers" at Krupp's works. On September 7 we bid to stari manufacturing 12cm. (4.7in.) abeilu. No protest could help an. We worked with Belgian deported people, Bel

Burrian gian, French, and prisoners, and German men and women. All were under guard of German sentries armed with rides and revolvara. We were forced to work because, unless wa worked, we had no food. Wo worked eight hours a day practically without interruption. There were 12 shell presses in oRE department, but two of them ware nat employed owing to shortage of men. The atmosphere wa inseferably hot, and men oco- saionally fainted.

Nisteran said that he had seen German killed by the rough. way in which a girl had awang a hot steel bar towards him. The mla was placed by the side of the gangway and remained there for four hours, as work could not be interrupted for the purpose of attending to bim. Both Vrg and Nieterea had been ill for about hall the time they spent in Essen, as the result of strain and bat food. The latter, they said, none sisted of awillinge twice a day and four alices of breed. Nistersa lost 221b, in weight in 21 days.

They were strack with the fact that nobody at the works spoke about the war, and that all Gof- mens as well as their prisoners were nothing bat slaves, who had partly lost their power of think ing as the result of underfeeding.

The firm which engaged the two young men is being prosecut- ed by the Rotterdam public. for breach of neatrality, as metal workers are not allowed to proceed.

outside Holland.

to come to Tisntain and sooom pany his favourite back to Kiang si, his native province, so that she may live more comfortably in Millions of Dollars Expended. their own houss in Kaohsishsian

Street. The foreign building hain Street in Nagahang City built some time ago at Ksobain- Although taking refage in the within the componads of the best of all the houses be Netherlands Legation, Ubang Fan palace bas been beautifully (who is about to be exiled to farnished for the use of his con. has built in other ports. Herein Beanion Leland) has never cossed cabina. It isis said that Wang bis concubine is to live. The mansion was intended to be hin to be anxious about the comfort Ko-obin still looks very young residence after his retirement of his favourite concubine. Wang and abarming.

Kochin, formerly connected, with Since the failure of the from official life. For the past the theatres in Tientsin and Han Restoration Piot, Obang Fan's few years millions of dollars bad been" expanded to perfect, the kow, whom he loves more than property in Kingsi provinos has construction of this palass. Mr; life itself, mys the Peking Daily been carefully investigated by News. He is unwilling that the police anthorities there, and Chang Chih-shan, brother of abe should remain in a list has already been submitted Chang Yan, is still living therein, land: without the care to the Central Government for although it may be tea

husband.

He has the disposal of the the local authorit ordernd his family folk" | magnillicent mansion" "which fan

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