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ITALY'S FINE RESISTANCE.

Enemy Withdraws Three Divisiona

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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

'THE UNREST IN SPAIN.

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THE BATTLES IN THE WEST.

Enemy Ceases Attacks on Bourlon Position.

London, November 26.

Beater's correspondent at Boms, telegraphing on November Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, in a communique, states :--- 25, dealing with the fortnight's hard fighting on the Piave Line; The enemy has not repeated the attacks on the Bearlon position says that half a dozen enemy attacks on a ten-mile front on the since yesterday's failure. The situation is therefore unchanged, Monte Fenera, Monte Periics and San Marino line have been There is considerable mutual artillery Bring north-east of Ypres and repulsed. The enemy has been obliged to withdnw three divisions in the Passchendaele sector. There is no infantry action. becrass they were literally nearly destroyed. The slopes are

Daring Work by Aviators. strewn with the corpses of Prussian Guards and Austrian Jaegers, The prisoners acknowledge that the Italian resistanos is beyond belief and say they can only hope to break it with the assistance of beary artillery, whose arrival is daily expected.

A German Claim.

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London, November 26.

"A Germian wireless official message etatos: We achieved local mcantsin suocesses against the Italians.

Italians Take 200 Prisoners.

London, November 26.

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„Great. Mesting of Republicans and Socialists,

London, November 26. *Twelve thousand Republicans and Socialists demonstrated at Madrid and demanded an amnesty for members of the Revolutionary Strike Committee court-martialled in August Republican leaders, adding the crowde, congratulated the people on adopting a firm

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AN AMERICAN 'BOMB INCIDENT, London, November 26. -- Beuter's correspondent, reporting on the battle of Bourlod

London, November 28.-- Wood, Bays:Later in the evening we again adranosd and A talagram from New York states that a bomb found in a completely restored the sitastion, inflating heavy casualties on the harsh in Milwaukee, where there was a messing, exploded in a Germans as a price for their temporary s1000s. Our troops se Police Station, killing evn dewotives and sounding three others. reported to be in possession of the streets of Boarlon village, butį”; Sentries have been ordered to shoot unauthorised perious fouad the possession of this place is relatively of minor importance in within the barred zone around New Tork dooks,

view of our occupation of the wood, which is the dominating spot

of the entire battle ground. Our capture of a hundred guns, all legitimate artillery, is not merely a collection, but is largely made An Italian official message states:-Enemy mess yesterday up of trench morters which the Germans count in their alleged re-attacked between the Brants and the Piave. On the left wing, an captures. A great feature of the fighting has been the daring attack on Mount Pertics was promptly crashed. Our counter-achievements of our airmen. Reconnoiuring work has mostly bean attack replied to every fresh enemy attempt, while the Alpinifected within pistol shot of the enemy. "Amid showers of bulletss annihilated their assailsate at Taenon. The enemy's pressure was stills of aeroplanes resumed tanks held at bay in the north-east strongest at the centre, but it was definitely repulsed. We took corner of the wood, drenching their assailante with Lewie gun fire. 200 prisoners. We repulead an enemy attack in our right from The sirmen dropped a couple of twenty-five pound bombe right in Monfeners, taking prisoners.

the middle of a marching oolena. The Germans have nothing left except oraters surrounded by heaps of corpses. Other exploits were equally successful, Some aviatora returned with their machines sad olothee riddled with ballsis..

AFFAIRS IN RUSSIA.

General Dukhoain Refuses to Hand Over Command.

London, November 26, Interesting developments are expected on the Russian front. General Dukhonin has flatly refused to hand over the supreme command to General Krilenko, declaring that he would arrest him if he arrived at Headquarters. Nevertheless, General Krilenko has left Fetrograd therefor. Considerable mystery overhangs the whereabouts of General Kaledin's Cossacks.

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Gold Holdings Removed.

London, November 26. According to the Time, it is believed in London that the Bank: of Russia'á gold holdings have been safely removed from Petrograd and are not likely to fall into the clutches of the Liniets.

Hungry Soldiers Invade Populous Areas,

London, November 26. Beater'e correspondent at Patrograd Buy-the Commanders at the Front continue to send very ominous deepatches concerning the exhaustion of supplies, which are arousing apprehensions. Herdes of bungry soldiers are invading the centree of population. Newe talsgrame from abroad are suppressed.

More Fighting.

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London, November 20. A Russian wireless official message states :-There are fusiladea an the northern, western, south-western and Ramanian fronte. Fraternizations were abeerved south of Norotch Lake. We repulsed strong Tarks on the sea-coast in the region of the Cauciens..

MORE MEN FOR THE NAVI,

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London, November 20. A supplementary Navy Estimate provides for an additional 50,000 men, making the total personnel of the Navy 450,000,

PRESIDENT OF AIR COUNCIL

London, November 27. It is cfficially announced that Lord Rothmerebe; been appointed President of the Air Council,

DEATH OF SIR STARR JAMESON.

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London, November 26. The death is announced of Sir Lender Stair Jameson, 0.8. [Deceased was President of the British South African Company, and was between 1904 and 1908 Premier of Cape Colony. His nam will be remembered in connection with the famous Jameson Raid, after which be surrendered to the Boore, and was tried in England. He was sentenced to 10 months' imprisonment in May, 1888, but was released in December, owing to ill-health.,

THE PALESTINE CAMPAIGN.

London, November 27,

A Palestine official message states that General Allenby's ad- vinced patrols have been pressed back to the southern bank of the Nahranja. Hounted troops captured Bittir Station and Ainkarim, three and a half miles west of Jerusalem. Birang bodies of Turks are holding the high ground to the west of Jerusalem and are covering the Jerusalern-Blechem road to the north.

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FURTHER US. WAR DECLARATIONS FAVOURED.

London, November 26, WE Beater's correspondent at Washington pays that Mr. Sione, Chairman of the Senate's Foreign Committee, fireare a declaration of war on Austria, Turkey and Bulgaris, with which the United Blates is really already at wär,

THE PRUSSIAN REFORM BILLY.

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London, November 26, Reater's correspondent at Amsterdam ye that the long- promised Prossisa Reform Bills have been published. They establish an equal and direct suffrage, with scoret bellat, for the Lower House, but the Upper Bones remtins strongly Conservative. It comprises representatives of commerce, industry, handiorella, universition and churches, but sleo sixty life members and one hundred and fifty nominees of the Grown. It provides that a quorum of two hundred

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Latest News from New Front.

London, November 28.

Rsater's correspondent at the British Headquarters, writing on November 26, aye:-Since the last heavy German counter-sttack last night, which pressed as back from the north-eastern portion of Bourion village, there has bean less infantry activity in the Cambrai battle ares. The tactical situation is not appreciably affected by this small enemy recovery, since we still powers the high ground dominating German positions over a wide stretch of front.

Conquered Position Organised.

London, November 26,

A French commanique says:-There is artillery activity on the right of the Hease, in the region north of Hill 344, where wa organised a conquered position.

A German Report.

London, November 28,

A German wireless official message stateṛ --Obstinate enemy attacks at Iachy failed. We repulsed minor advances againes Boarion and cleared out the English neste which had remained behind We took three hundred prisoners.

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Bourlon.

We progressed to the south-west edge of Baarlon wood and weet of Fontaine. We repaleed stucka north of Bauteaux and eset of Gricourt. A French attack, on a four-kilometre" front, between Samogneur and Beaumont, broke down,

The King's Congratulations.

London, November 28.

His Mjesty the King has telegraphed to Field Marshal Sir Douglas Hsig:-"I congratulate you, General Sir Jalian Byng and the troops for the enccesful operations in the neighboar hood of Cambrai. The complete surprise effected by each norel methods of warfare has been received with the utmost satisfaction throughout the Empire, bolding out great hopes for the fatars. Ic is gratifying that the Tanks, a purely British invention, played an important part.'

MORE HEROES,

Award of Twenty New Victoria Grosses. ́

London, November 26.

The Gazelle sanoucas the award of tesuty new Victoris Cromer, the recipiente including fire Australiane, one South Africa. and one Canadian. While the stories of heroism are nearly il so remarkable that differentiation is difficult, the following may ba taken as among the fineet examples

EARLIER TELEGRAMS"

BATTLE OF BOURLON WOOD.

A Desperate Struggle.

London, November 26. The battle of Bourlon Wood has exceeded in violence. ever that of Delville Wood and bids fare to rank as the most desperate battle of the war. Reuter's special oor- respondent, describing the latest phase of the struggle, says that it is mainly confined to the northern and most eastern sections of the new line, the Germans counter attacking most vigorously, but with little success. During Saterday they launched at least five asesults"against Bour- lon Wood and there were numerous indications of their intention to try to retrieve the situation which never mater- ialised, thanks to the vigilance of our gunners. One attack delivered at 6 o'clock on Saturday afternoon was the most. formidable and met with some measure of success, causing our troops to retire from a portion of the high ground within the wood.

Sir Douglas Halg's Tribute.

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London, November 26. Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig in an order of the day says: The capture of the important Eourlon position crowns a most successful operation and opens the way for a further exploitation of the advantages already gained The manner in which the Third Army adapted themselves to the new conditions was in all respects admirable "and the results gained have far reaching importance. The Tanks for the first time have been afforded an opportunity of working in large numbers and showing their special value nader suitable conditions. Without them the complete aurprise pained would not have been possible. Their per formances have entirely justifed the trust placed in them.

Sir Douglas Haig pays & tribute to the splendid ser- vices of all arms in the field, especially the co-operation of the cavalry. He warmly congratulates General Sir Juliau Byng and his Commanders and staffs on the manner in which they prepared and carried through the operations. He also expresses his obligation to the staffs and services at the General Headquarters on the success with which they met the severe strain imposed by the arrangements of these operations in addition to the sudden movement of troops to Italy. The operations on the Third Army front would. in all probability have miscarried if the enemy had gained timely warning of our intentions. The most satisfactory festure to note in coriacetion with these operations is the complete secrecy which was maintained.

Further Severe Fightlog...

London, November 26. - Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports severe fighting to-day weetward of Cambrai. The enemy at mid-day strong- ly attacked in the neighbourhood of Bourlon and pressed us back from portions of the village. Our positions in Bour-" lon Wood and on the high ground are intact. Fighting in the Hindenburg support line westward of Moeuvres yielded us prisoners. The total since Tuesday is now 9,774, including 182 officers.

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French Take Boo Prisonera.

London, November 26. A. French communique states: There has been reciprocal artillerying north of Chemin-des Dames and north-west of Rheims. After short artillery preparation we carried out a small operation north of Hill 344 on the right bank of the Mouse, despite the wind and rainstorm, on a 3 kilometres front between Samegueux and the region south of Augle moat Farm Our troops brilliantly carried the first and .. second enemy lines, also deep dugouts. on the southern slopes of Bou-des-Caurea ravine. Eight hundred prisoners baro been counted up to the present..

Lieut. Col, Lwin Pagh Eros, D.80., of the Royal Highland- ers, for most conspicuous bravery and leadership-Colonel Evans took his battalion in perfect order through a terrific enemy barrage, Dereonally formed up all the units and led them to the sansal While a strong machine-gun emplacement was causing maru dlties and the troops were working round the fur, Colonel Evana rubed round it himself and, by firing his revolver through the loopficie, forged the garrison to capitulate. After capturing the first objrative, he was severely wounded in the shoulder, but he refused to be bandaged and reformed the troops, pointed out all future objectives and again led the troops forward. Badly wounded, ba nevertheless continued to commsad until the second objective was won sad, after its consolidation, he collapsed from loss of blood. As there were numerous caposlties, he refused assistance and by his efforts altimately reached the dressing station. Bis example of AMERICAN cool bravery stimulated is all ranks the highest valour and determination to win.

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Friday, November 30, Heather Day" celebrations.

Saturday, December 1. Italian Convent Bistar: 10,7%,

Precautions Agalart Austrians,

Washington, November 17,-- It is announced that steps have been taken which will result in kaping all explosives from the hands of Austrian employes in coal and other mines throughout the country. This move has been decided upon as a precautionary mesaurs in view of evidence tending to show that AustrianI in various parts of the country bave been cativa in siding the the case of Germany.

Neutrals Force Down Prica of Mark. Washington, November 17.- Adviosa received by New York banking houses from their branches in Denmark and Switzer- land, are to the effect that the German mark, in normal times worth a little over 24 cents (U, B. currency), has depreciated in those countries until it is now quoted sa worth only 10% venta.

Third Luckenbach Steamer

-Torpedoed, Washington, November 17.- A diepatch from an Atlantic port tates that a third of the Luckenbach steamers operating in the Atlantio trade bae been eunk bylan enemy submarine.

The Lackenbach Line has. suffered heavier than any other American company since the waṛ started, two of its best boat having been sent to the bottom at short intervals early after the breaking out of hostilities.

Salling Fleet Needed, Washington. November 18, Thomas A. Edison adroots that sailing vessels totalling a million tons be added to the American fleet of steamers DOWĄ being built for nes in the war Admiral Capps" of " the

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Freight Bars Certala Articles, Washington, November 18.- The War Board has barred from transportation by freight over the railroad lices of the country for the present a list of 500 artiole which are not deemed essential for the conduct cf the war or for the support of the people of the nation.

General Pershing In the Treachas

Washington, November 20-A dispatch fram "American bead- quarters in Francs states that Gen- eral Pershing hes just returned from a personal visit to the front lina trezohes held by the Ameri« can troops and reports that the». German bombardiments of the TELEGRAMS sings the result of a bombard more than the usual bombard- Americas positions are nothing meat of trenches occupied by U.E.ments along the entire western troops. The forces subjected to

front. shall-Gra were under the commaıd Manila Daily Bulktin:-

The following are from the of Lieut. William H. McLaughlin.

Railroad Men May Force National Crisis.

Washington, November 17.

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Sergeant William Francie Burman, Rife Brigade. When the advance of his company was held up by enemy machine gun firing

The Ecuador Revolt. at point blank range, be shouted to the min next to him to wait a

Washington, November 20.--A few minutes. He went forward alone to memingly certain death. American Troops in Action,

message from Oasyquil brings Be killed the eremy gunner and carried the gun to the company's

the information that the revolu, Washington, November 17,-

tion in Ecuador. is not seriou«, objective, where de subenquently used it with great effect. This An offisial report from Americss

The activities of the revolutionists, exceptionally gallant deed sauted the progress of the attack. A beadquarters in France states casional crisis is foreseen in the it is stated, are confined to a few quarter of an hour later, a battalion on the right being impeded by that a detachment of "United demands being made by railroad coimportant villages in the a party of about forty of the enemy who enfiladed them, Barnman States infantry ambascaded men for an increase of wages interior. and two othere ran forward, got behind the enemy, killing eix and large German patrol in "No-man's which will total more than a capturing two officers and 29 me....-

land," killing and wounding bondred million dollars,

Race Riot Chargés, many of the enemy. There were The chiefs of the vacions The Congressional Committsa Washington, Novembne 20.- no losses among the American railroad brotherhoods will meet appointed to investigate the ran

President Wilson on Monday to not charges at East St. Louie i Washington, November 18. confer with him regarding the now at work there, and the im- Adrion received from General situation, and present indications peachment of some of the town Pershing sunousos that three are that a fat fuoress in wage officials and many indictments American soldiers were killed, ole amounting to as high as 40 perare exposed to follow in the f vun wounded and eleven are mis cent, may be asked by the mes......... 3 modisto future;

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GERMANS SHOUT DOWN CANADIAN PREMIER,

Landon, November 26, Renter's correspondant st Ottawa sales that crowds of young Germans shouted down Sir Robert Borden at an election mesting Kitchener (formerly Herlin) in Ontario, **

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