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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

{Continuad" from Page (L) THE GERMAN RETREAT,"

Enemy Line Crumbling, Crumbling

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1918.

Faria, Oct 13. A Hayaa ëssage stater: By the pew German retreat the line held for four years in France and Belgium crumbles away, the enemy giving up ground of the greatest tactical importanse. Yesterday General Mangin's steady- pressure gained the Chamin-des-Dames, reaching within four Kilome tres of Laon. Vouziers, for long the German bass, has been taken

Other Blows Expected.

London, Oct. 14,

It is reliably stated that the enemy retirement to the Hunding Line has hitherto been guite orderly and unhurti- ed. It does not asemi that the enemy is in any way in a des- parate mundition, he reaching very easily the north of Le “Gatesu and at present is not adopting, frum a military point of view, the attitude of a beaten enemy. He has undoubted- ly escaped from a very awkward corner very successfully, but a punition is uneasy, and his line is very awkward; especially between the Oise and the Scarpe. Undoubtedly the enemy will not be allowed to rest and blows will be de- livered in other quarters.

On the British Frunt.

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London, Det, 14 Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports: Local engage- ments have couinued on me une or tie pelle River. enlarged 'our bridge-nežų positions in the neighbourhood of Solesnes au progressed on the west bank of the river about Hausey and Saulzoir. We took prisoners in local fighting in the neighbourhood of Lieu St. Amand Early this morning our advanced troops crossed we Debsee Canal at Aubigny- au-Bac and prisonered nearly two hundred but were unable to maintain the position in face of strong counter-attaçãs. " We continued to advance north-westward of Douai "We hold Courcelles-lez-Lens and Noyelle Godauit "and are ap proaching the line ut the Hamedeale Canal en the whole"" front between Doua aut Vendinlerieil We took prisoner a number in this sectoT. -

attacks in

Telegraphang on the afternoon of the 13th Sir Douglas Hag aays: The enemy opened a heavy pombardment or a `wide-front northward ut Le Catean, launching strong 10, fantry attacks on our position eastward of the Belle River is the negabourhood of Soleames." These attocks were suc- cessfully repulsed after su highting. Other which tank were employed in support of the manus against our posions opposite Haspres were unsuccessful Uur patrois advanced at a number of points southward and northward of Doual and gamed ground. taking prisoners.

Beuter's ourrespondent at British Headquarters states-lhe total of überated inhabitants grows dualy And all te mijar» szóries of the intolerable arrogance of the German officers and suldiers and vindictive punishments." The German Army has left in there territories a foul name, which centuries will not effacs. The report, of Germany's. acceptance of President Wilson's terms nas aroused more curiosity than interest among the mass of soldiers who say their business 35 10 nght on until told to stop.

Franch Pushing Forward.

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Loudon, Oct. 14

The Tenth Army this morning entered Laon, liberating 6,500 civilizu, We passed far beyond town on the whole front between the Ose and north of Aalate. East of La Fere we edge the southern bank of the Serre to Courbes station.

A French communique states: On the whole front we maintained close contact with the enemy infantry. Sonin" of Chateau Pordien we drove back to the north bank of the canal the last enemy elements who are sull resisting.

The Americaas Altacked.

Landon, Oct 14.

An American communique says: Un both sides of the Meuse we broke up strong repeated attempts by the enemy to dislodge us from our recently won positions.

German, Distortion."

Ladou, Oct 14

A wireless German official message says: A counter- attack threw out the enemy who had penetrated into Aubigny- "au-Bac. We occupy new positions northward of Laon and un the Aisne. Our successful battles in Chemin-des-Dames and on the Suippe have rendered possible the smooth carrying "out of our movements here and also in Champagne.”

SERBIANS OCCUPY NISM.

London, Oct 11

A French Eastern communique states: The Serbians on Saturday morning occupied Nish, which the enemy WBA ordered to defend at all costs. The Serbians gained a foot ing on the hills north of the town. "Severo figthing preceded the capture of Nish wherein the Serbians captured six guns. French cavalry farther east entered Belapalanka, The. Serbians on the Nizh-Pirot Road west of Morawa, reached Eurokoplic, Mirosina and Miramor. The French in Upper Serbia occupied Prizrend and Mitrovitza

GERMANS ROB BULOARS.

Amsterdam, Oct. 14 Bulgaria has protested against the departing German troops appropriating Balgarian military stores and materials and forming wounded Bulgarian soldiers to give up their boots and clothes.

FOR THE KAISER ?

Stockholm, Oct, 13

Prince Eubscheff, a Russian refugee and owner of a large villa near Stockholm, has received an offer from high- quarters for his villa for two. German royalties who are expected at Stockholm.

SIR CHARLES ELIOT,

Shanghai, Oct. 10.

Sir Charles Eliot arrived at Ekaterinburg on Oct. 3 sad was enthusiastically welcomed The Uta Government is prooeeding to Ekaterinburg.

FRANCE AND FINLAND.

Paris, Oct. 14.

An official message states that France has broken off diplomatis, relations with Finland, owing to "the Finnish Dist illegally electing the Prince of Hease as King of Finland.

THE GERMAN, AMNESTY.

Amsterdam, Oct. 14,

Berlin officially announces that the Kaiser has granted extensive political, amnesty, including Courts. Martial casss; for example the strikers and food demonstrators, etc:

SPAIN TO SEIZE GERMAN SHIPS,

Madrid, Oct. 28. Osbinat has agreed to execute the decision to seize

MURDER CHARGE,

Sequel to Attack in Third Strost.

MANILA BOXING,

WAR LETTER,

News of Hongkong Men at the Front.

AMERICAN TELEGRAMS.

The following telegrama ara |from the Mamla Bulletin :-

CANTON NEWS.

Iron Bar Boatan og Points.

The remarkable showing made by little Dencio, a boy weighing

*** The Government's PoweES, Betting on the War. only one hundred and twenty

New York, Oct. 3.--Betting on Although the resolution an- pounds, against the husky one

Wail Street to-day tin 2 to 1 that powwing the Military Govern Wa Wai-cheang was charged hundred and forty pound Iron Lieut. W.F.A. Kaspion, who at the Police Court this afternoon, Bar, was the talk of the town will be remembered by many in the war will be over by Christmas ment to discharge the datine of To Regulats Price of Clothing, President and State Department | before Mr. E.D.C. Wolfe, that in yesterday, anys the Manila Hongkong, in the course of Washington. October 7. The was passed by a minority of

Bulletin of October 7. He not letter to a friend, states:-* O'ne company withề two or three

only calpointed Bux, but he does not have a deal of time to price and distribution of all members of the two Houses, others, he did fatally stabone Li outpunched him, with the accent spars in the rush of war for articles of wearing apparel are to after a row the other day, be controlled by the War and was, not recognised by Bung in Third Street, West Point, on the punch, never, after the letter-writing; not that I have Industries Board. Regulations a majority of members at on September 25. Mr. Leo first round, failing to stick around on any real war yet aroups recently issued regulate the prices unbeequent meeting the Military and swap the courtesies of the from the sky, and we do have of shoes between three and twelve Government has nevertheless Longinotto, Assistant Crown son. It is more blessed to give quite a lot aggs around, I can dollars pair. This is the first despatched a circular telegrain to Solicitor, prosecuted and Mr. E, than to receive," seemed to be the assure you. I was going home a Davidson appeared for the little one's slogas, for he took all distance of about four miles on step in a policy to control the the provincial authoritica, Pro

vincial Assemblies, Press, Educa». that was handed him and slam-Sanday and old Books was price of clothing.

tional and Commercial Socistion Mr. Longinotto, in giving the med it back with all the com- dropping them everywhere. ....... Washington, October 7.-The all over the country to the effect aid pound interest of a Manila loan passed over a spot on the road Post Office Department has an that the Government, in scoord. of the 0280, that on September 25 the hound. deceased

with three

Though occasionally Dencio unloaded a brace. Some joes, eh? nounced that the saris! mailance with the resolution passed between Washington, at a general joint meeting of the {others" to driak tes in was at the wrong end of some But the danger is not only bomba, Philadelphia and New York, has two Houses on the 8th inst., will

tea-shop in Third Street, and they pretty stin ones, and in one or but falling shrapnel a wall been oonducted during the month from the 10th inst, until remained there for about a quar two rounds had some of his won- Awful sa a big raid is, it of September without interrup President in legally elected, ter of an hour. After that, they derfal steam jolted out of him, gorgeous sight-quos Lashing, tion

umuma the duties of President came out, the deceased first and his remarkable speed and shifty tracer balists, huge green banches

Negroes Fledge Loyalty. and State Department. another man quite close to him. boxing ability kept him out of of fame when the bomb hits,

Washington, Oos. 3.-President splinters jast thadding on the Wilson received negro delegates Taxation Complaints. The other man followed about any real danger. ons or two moments later, as he

ground. Bo altogether life is just at the national race congress in & dumber of M.P.'s have jointe was paying the bill. When

little saxious, zi merry. I was session here. The president of the ly written to the Tachan request- out in a two houre' zaid on congrese assured President Wiling him not to deprive Ohan Sanday and I never got hit!".

son of the loyalty cd 12,000,000 negro citizens

dafence.

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Came out

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quarter of an hour before he

Elsewhere in his letter, Lieut. Knapton says be met Lieut. 8. H Wright, formerly of the Hong-

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asrvice

Aerial Mall Service,"

King Ming of his title as Milit ary Superintendent of the East for the time being, bas to advise him not to tax the people for military expenses. It is reparted that the land owners and tenants was chief in Chaishow, Swatow, Waichow "Chinese Day". ajand Changohow have been forced

New U.S. Consal,

In the opening round, Dencio seemed to be troubled with nerves, a the

for he did not seem over-anxious to he was attacked by two or three go to the mat with Bax. In the se- men. One of them hit him in the oond round, however, Dencio step- stomach, but it was not known ped into the Iron man to a queen's

Chinese Day Feature of New York Campaign. whether he had anything in his taste, putting up sa exhibition of

New York, Oct. 3. Dr. V. Wil- banda, and while deceased was really marvelous glove work. This kong Telegraph, a couple of trying to get away he was struck round, as well as the third, went nights before writing, in a Base lington Koo, Chinese Minister to from behind with a knife. After to him by several versta. In the mase about fifteen miles distant, the United Staten this the man dispersed in different early part of the fourth, Bax broke where also he saw "Jimmy" speaker on directions, and the accused went through for a terrific left on Den-Logan, who has a Company of feature of the Liberty Loan cam to subscribe half a year's rant

OWA and is

paign here. A parade was held while the merchants"" profits and to Las Fat Street, Apparently a cio's jaw, which for the time his crowd followed and the deceased slowed up the latter'e fierce offen- Captain. He addeI have in which many Chinese in native ospital are being sakan. must have also followed. There aive. This was Bax' round. From also met Sewall, formerly of costume participated. The day would be evidence to

the beginning of the fifth round Descon, Looker and Deacon's; ended with $104,577,480 totaled that the deceseed was attacked it was evident that Box was a Atkinson, of the Kowloon Go in subscriptions.

Thompson, of the from behind. On the same besten man; being ontbored in downe;

American Trains Operating" night,

in France. of every mixap, and his best wallops Sanitary Departments mformation received, Inspectors to Dencio's face or body failing to fellow from the P. W. D." He

Washington, Oos, 3.-A Paris MacDonald and Sim and put over the sleeping gas. For the slso mentions meeting Mr. Peter dispatch said that Ameriosa tapa party of Police raided a brothel remainder of the contest Dencio Mathieson and Mr. B. Batcock ply service headquarters announ- in Swatow Lane, but did not find piled up the points in his favour, (formerly of the China Mail), ces that the railroad terminala defendant there. Then the Police with Bax vainly striving to over saying that the latter is swasting built by Americans are completed raided No. 4, Tai Wong Street, come the lead against him, but for commission in the Chinese and that the Americans are able where & disrepass ble sort of alab only occasionally making connec- Labour Corps. In concluding, to make up their trains in their existed and found the defendant. tions. Referes Haynie's decision Liens Kaspion saya-"One meets own yårda and are daily forward- The deceased, in his dying deponi in favour of Dendio was received some of the finest fellows out here ing all-American trains from the stam has been received from His Excellency the Governor stating tions, failed to identify the with the wildest enthusiasm by real downright decent chaps. yards to the front. Americas that Miss Dione hy is progros- We jog along quite merrily and switch and road engines are being sing slowly, bas that her com- socused as one of those who took the Kid's admirers.

old Boche has a tough job on used and Americans are handling dition is still serious. trying to put the wind up.”

in

CONSEQ USADE

prove

part in the stabbing. All this nappened at about 1.30 p.m. and

ne would bring evidence of

identification by deceased's com- panions.

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WAR CONTRIBUTIONS.

Far Eastern British Generosity Praised.

The L. and C. Hxpress says:-

BAGUIO COCKPIT.

Cross Funds.

them.

The New American Consul bàs sesamed office. He made official calls on the various anthurities on the 14th inst.

Miss Dions May.

We are informed that a tale-

Shorthand and Diplomacy,

454 More U.S. Ships Washington, October 3 The construction of 454 vessels of 1,000,000 dand weight tons, is disclosed in the additional pro- Under new regalations for gram of the Shipping Board in admission to the Italian diplomatie

the lower house for additional is made an obligatory subject in authorisation of the sum of all examinations. The maximam insindes 210 steel vessels. $484,000,000. The programme marks for shorthand are 800,

squal to the maximum for French, modern history, and geography. midered se the most important Shorthand will in future be con- subject after international law.

Dr. Y. K. To of the Government Civil Hospital, deposed that at about 2 p.m. on September 25 he received Li Hung in hospital in a British communities in the Far Not to be Used for Raising Red its request to the committee of and consular service, shorthand semi-conscious state. Deceased East continue to make substantial ned a slab wound in the back,contributions to the various war and two in front, both wounds fands A glance at the list Baguio Bed Orosa auxiliary, in a Tas Secretary-Treasurer of the being on the left side of the which appear from time to time in

selegram seat tu Cɔional Narnborst abdomen. He operated on the our columns is a suicient indios of sas Pastippine Coustabotary

Exports from U. S. to Russia. deceased half an hour after his tion of the generous scale apon who brought the asory so Manila definite step looking toward the Washington, Oct, 8-The first admission and found that the which such contributions proceed that the bad road authorines in catablishment of closer relations stomach and intestines had been It is a good sign for victory the Meanssin capital are making with Bassia was taken by the war pazforated. He died at 1 pm. that the enthusiasm which was ass of a cockpit so secure funds trade board. It has announced a kindled at the outbreak of war, for Red Urom work, and who new raling efective immediately Ja September 26. The body wa identified by the deceased's both at home and in the Colonies, rose to the Manila paperes which states that, it will consider to name an admiral or general mother, Laa Yat Bing, and Lau 80 far from showing signs of condemnstory lesser of the sot, for exportation all commodities for the honour and replied that in Kee in his (witness') and Ins wearinges in the fifth year of states that the method has been for Bussis.

the opinion of his Majesty's peotor. MacDonald's presence. He hostilities, is isoresting rather discontinued: and found that the cause of death From, Britishers living in almost following the receipt of advices Action was taken st ̈Baguio

made a post-mortem examination than diminishing in fervour,

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Chinese Wins War Cross for

Heroism.

Government the service"which

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Field Marshal Haig has rendered Washington, October 4 and is rendering in the common

all the porta from Pening to from the officers of ine Philippine General Pershing has awarded cases of the two countries, would iraa due' to the atab wounda,

Cross examined by Mr. David-Tokyo men and material gifts are

on, witness maid that the nature given to the great cause without chapter to the effact that she the distinguished service stow for seem to indicate him the t af the injury was a stab wound stint or hesitancy. It is interest-pier did nos countenance this extraordinary heroism in actionable recipient for the society's Decessed died of wounds received ing to reflees that Chinese way of raising funds and that a to Sing Kes, a Chinese, son of decorations

U. S. Potash Supply. in the front of his body..

The Malays and Indians have contri-regalation of the national society Bing Bang Kee, a Chinese of Ban wound in the back was two inches bated their quots; thas affording Pruniid the Red Cross from Jose, Cal, Bing was born at

Washington, October 6.-De divisional accepting lang and five inches deep and did the best evidence of their goodwill Eu tas sante prosands of any she United States have joined the pendent almost wholly on Gere

profite. Saratoga, Cal Chinese born in not touch any organa at all. The towards British rule. As we wound was on the right side of write a telegram comes to hand entertainment must be given to American forces in large numbers many for potash at the beginning of the war, the United States that Hongkong has made a fur- the cause of none si sil.

and their devotion to duty has the spine.

Upon learning that the Baguio on high praise from officers in manufacture enough potash to within two years în able to Yip Fung, the mother of the de- ther gifs of $300,000 to the cessed, gave evidence to the effect Imperial Government towards the Red Cross chapter has discog- the training campe and overseas. War, When peace comes we are kinned ise cockpit practics to

| that she identified her son's body inalined to think that the patriot.secure funds, Colonai Nathomat Washington, Oct. 3.---The War Secretary of the Interior, Mr.

The Bergeant Interpreter in giving evidence said that after cautioning the defendant he took

at the Government Civil Hospitai Mortuary in Dr. To's and Inspeoriam manifested by British resided that he will send to-day or MaoDonald's presence, an the ents in the Far East will long be chear of P100 so the Red Crom morning of September 27,

an interesting episode to lock Baguio to nsip a'well its funda, back upon.

He desired to have it, expressed The same journal states that for him that he is greatly pleased the Fund on behalf of the British at the action taken by the Baguio Red Croad Socisty and the Order auxiliary in sbolishing the down his statement in writings of St. John has received $1,300 cockpit in the Mountain capital. which was "I do not wish to say for ambulance work from the anything.

The ones in proseeding.. Hongkong War Charities Com

mittes and $1,000 from the

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Who is to Pay for the War

Prohibition en Use of Platinum.pply the national needs, the Industries Board has announced Lane has announced. He said **** the prohibition of the use of Germany all along and salt

doubt thinks, that she has this platinum for the manufacture of jewelry and other non-cemential whip hand over Amerios boonner purposed after October 1 Trading of her supply of potash, bat Amer in platinum, irridiam, palladium, is in two years has become one or their compounds ia under strict tirely independent of Germany in

this regulations by lisense.

1 regard, by the development of our own deposits and by using proossese devised by she Depart» New York, Oot. 3.-The Secret ment of Interior. In addition ary of the Navy, Mr. Daniela, in a the manufacture of Taikoo Sugar Bafining Co., Ltd. is a frequent osuse of siokosas af speech hare said: My most from the brine Ink Shanghai Red Cross Fand, per this time of year. Therefore farvent prayer is that, au Cameral California, Nehrsaks and Mr. A. G. Major, provides keep your liver active, your Pershing goes into Berlin, those state, from kalp sest farther contribution of #1,505, s 2 reminder of the interest take in moleau and your body German battleships will come out Pacific coast and from the Fand by well-wishers in the healthy by the occasional nes of of their hiding places and give minerale through Esat...

CHILL ON THE LIVER

PINKETTES

Mr. F. W. Jowett, M. F., addressing a meeting of the Amongst the general enbarrip. Independent Labour Party at ions are the following:-Ladies' Nottingham urged that there Staff of the Bank of India, thus avoiding chills and colds, must be conscription of wealth to Australia and Chins, 42 10s; constipation, bilions attacka, niok ueet the cost of the war. The Mrs. Marrey Scott, Hongkong, headachen question to be decided was £8 is. 3d.; Sir Charles Dudgeon Pinkettes are tiny but thorough, whether the war was to be paid (further contribution), 10; Mr. not a gently to nature. Ol for by the workers, who had J. A. Boddenly, Singapore, 45; shamisis, oz post irge, 60 cen undergoss the real, amfering cor the Kerala Babber On. Lad the vial from the Dr. William

Hopes German Flest Will Come

Out,

the silied navica a chance to fight" covered by the chief American Honour for Sir of the Bureau of Mi

Douglas Halgsope being made from Washington, Oct. 7.Field furn Marshal Sir Douglas Haig has products which been awarded the cross of honour considered not onl

sh output

sanuslly bastored by the inju American: Drome of Honour for

ONEDÁVADNS Serries to ham

by the profiteers, who had drawn 4115 lobang Branch: 21.B.O. Madisine Do., 96 Bascuas Bond Beach CorazonA WIN FOR IN the benakt

| (Further contribution), #8 182% 3. Büsaghai,

feld from