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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

THE ALLIED DRIVE.

-Germans Feeling Heavy Wastage.

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CAPTURE OF COLOSSAL QUANTITIES OF MATERIAL.

London, October 16. Beuter's correspondent at British Headquarters, writing this svaning, sayi:-Though the Germans have hitherto conducted the enforced retirement with considerable skill, the wastage of men and material is beginning to tell seriously, as the rapidity of the develop ment of the Belgian drive testifies. Thourout is surrounded and the whole situation is so liquid that the infantry advanos in many places bas broken up into detached forces. The material captured is colossal

London, October 16. Reuter learns that the Americana bars captured Grandpro. Southwest of Lille and west of Carria the enemy is retreating,

More Allied Captures.

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also immediately west of Lille, where was have reached the outskirts of Haaberdin.

In Flanders we bare captured Rulate and Bavichova.

French Progress.

London, October 16.. A French communique states:-We slightly progressed during the night north of Sissone.

North of Asfeld, we obcoked a violent coaster-attack supported by numerous artillery

In the region of St. German Mont, south-west of Bethel, we esptared the village of Aoy.

Successes Everywhere.

Lyons, October 16. A French wireless message states:-The offensive military operations, which were started on Monday by the French and Belgian troops under the orders of King Albert, have been continued everywhere with equal baccess. A fresh advance of from five to six Kilometres has been 'madë...

The Belgians are on the outskirts of Thorout, The French have passed the Lichtervelde Roulers railway,

The British have pressed on to the outskirts of Courtrai. They have taken Menin, with 12,000 prisoners and 100 guns.

On Tuesday the British forces were fear kilometree from Lille. They have crossed the Hentedeuls Canal between Lills and Dousi.

Between the Oise and the Aisne the French line has been advanced and now runs along the Berre on a front of 20 kilometres. The French bars isken 800 fresh prisoners.

British Capture 4,000 Prisoners..

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THE PEACE EFFORT,

A Joyous Demonstration at Antwerp,

GERMAN LAMENT ÖVER PENDING DEFEAT.

London, October 16, Beater's correspondent at Amsterdam saya there was immense excitement at Antwerp when it became known that Germany was willing to accept the evacuation proposala.

Patriotic songs were song at a cinema and the Belgian ag dramatically raised to a housetop and down an hour before an order came to take it down. The owner of the fag was strested bat was afterwards released.

An Unconfirmed Report.

London, October 18.

A message from Amsterdam saya the Nimws Rotterdamsche balletin reporting the capitolation of Germany and the ablicstion Courant, being unable to obtain confirmation, withdraws the

of the Kaiser.

Without Foundation.

London, October 17. The Press Baresu is officially informed that the reports published during the afternoon that Germany has capitulated are without foundation.

A Candid German Confession,

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Amsterdam, October 18.

The following paessge from Formaerts, which represents the views of the Cabinet member, Herr Scheideman, is noteworthy when. taken in conjunction with the reports of the German surrender a "The war is coming to an end in such a manner as no German desired. Let us say, therefore, quite candidly, that during all these terrible four years the aim of all our efforts sad sacrifices has been to prevent each sa end”.

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The Real Stumbling Block.

London, October 18.

the Armies' achievements, asid it was the Navy's untiring vigilanoe Mr. Asquith, in a speech in London, after paying a tribute to

President Wilson's Reply was exactly what was required. The real which had drained drop by drop the reservoir of the enemy's power. stambling block to an armistice or negotiation was the fact that we were dealing with an enemy whose banda were uncles and, whose word was untrustworthy. The ex-Premier spoke optimistically of the fast-approaching end of the war.

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An Interesting Parallel.

Field Merbal Six Douglas Haig reports:-In the towns and villages captared by the Second Army many civilians were freed.unarimons in praising the reply of President Wilson. We have captured over 4,000 prisoners and upwards of 150 guns.

We dropped ten tons of bombe en railways and hostile centres.

THE BALKAN CAMPAIGN.

Allies Continue Their Progress.

London, October 18,

A French Eastern communique states:The Allies are continuing their advance towards Northern Serbia. The Serbians hara osptured Veliki and Yenterebao massif and teaobed twenty kilometres northward of Nish, taking a large number of prisoners. In Albania the enemy is retiring upon Ipek.

THE PALESTINE CAMPAIGN.

Further Captures Reported.

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London, October 16.

A Palestino oficial message says:—At the occupation of Beirat on the 8th inet, we took prisoner sixty Tarkish officere and 600 men.

Armoured car batteries entered Baalbek on the 9th inst, and scertained that 500 Turks had surrendered to the inhabitants.

Advanced cavalry, and armoured cars occupied Tripoli and Homa without opposition.

BRITAIN RECOGNISES POLISH NATIONAL ARMY.

London, October 18.

Beater learns that the Government bas recognised the Polisa National Army as sn satonomous Allied on belligerent.

„TREATMENT OF WAR PRISONERS,

Strong Feellog Manifested in House of Lords."

London, October 18.

La the Houes of Lords a debate on the treatment of British prisoners of war în Germany evoked an outburst of strong feeling.”

Ford Newton, on behalf of the Government, asid the Goveza- ment since the beginning of the war had kept a careful list relating to the conduct of all German Prison Commandante, which contained a large number of rien against whom very much could be seid. He expressed the hope that when the day of reckoning cams these would not be allowed to escape bat would be held personally responsible to pay the penalty for their actions.

ANOTHER ATTEMPT ON M. LENIN'S LIPBA

Amsterdam, October 16.

A message from Kieft reports a new attempt to assassinate M. Lenin, who was shot in the shoulder.

FRENCH AIRMAN KILLED.

Amsterdam, October 16.

A mensage from Berlin mys the French airman, M. Garzon, was #killed on the 4th inst,

Lyona, October 18, According to a French wireless message, the French Press in

broken ap the German diplomatic frost. Prince Max of Baden has The Journal de Debate Ray: The Washington Note bas

been smashed in the same manner as the Blindenburg Line,

Unrest in Bohemia.

Lyone, October 18. A French wireless mrsage stater :—A general strike-bas broken out at Prague. This may develop into a revolutionary movement.

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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

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THE PEACE QUESTION.

Turkey's Separate Move.

Paris, Oct. 15. The first act of Tewfik Pasha's new Turkish Government is to send a note to the Austro-Hungarian Government stät- ing that owing to the military situation Turkey is forced to conclude a separate peace. The Turkish Minister has pre- sented the Spanish Government a note from the Ottoman Government asking the opening of negotiations regarding perce and an armistice. The Turks beg the United States. Government to undertake the task of opening peace negoti- ations. -Havas.

Beuter learns that the Turkish, situation is unchanged and no immediate fresh developments are anticipated.

President Wilson Praised.

London, Oct. 15. Statements of democratic and Republican Senators enthusiastically acclaim President Wilson's note and reves) the satisfaction of parties thereament: Senator Lodge, who criticised the former note, expresses genuine pleasure and says the last clause is eminently satisfactory and brings a sense of relief to the American people. Mr. Hitchcock Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, said that President Wilson had removed all doubts as to the wisdom, of his course.

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French Opinion.

Paris, Oct. 16. The official text of the German reply has been received in Washington, pinion grows stronger in Allied countries that no terms except unconditional surrender can be accepted. The view of the French people is that at present conversations are full of danger, and that President Wilson will consider it unnecessary to continue the discussion. France is pro- foundly convinced that Germany wants no peace but an armistice. Mr. Hughes, Australian Premier speaking at the Paris Foreign Ministry, said the armistice must be left 'to. Marshal Foch.-Haves.

The Allies Solidarity.

Rome, Oct. 15.

The Italian presa unanimously endorses the necessity of President Wilson's demand for the most stringent guaran-- tees and emphasises the diplomatic solidarity of France, Italy, Great Britain and America

Allied Endorsement.

London, Oct. 18.

Speaking at Manchester Mr. Churchill said the Allies oleheartedly endorsed President Willson's reply.

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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE PEACE QUESTION.

[German “Government Forced.

Washington, Oct. 18.

The Associated Press; states that (1) forced the German Government to seek an armistice and insisted on the des parate condition of the army and the exhaustion of raw materials. The Chancellor strongly opposed it but was overruled by the majority of the War Council Hence the latest German note is signed by Dr. Solf, the-Foreign Min ister.

Reported Acceptance of U. 3. Terms,

Amsterdam, Oct. 16.

A message from Berlin states that Germany BCDODJE A President Wilson's conditions, provided assurance is given that the interests of the German people are safeguarded.

German Decisions.

Copenhagen, Oct 18 A message from Berlin states: The Federal Council has passed a Bill making,its and the Reichstag's assent neces sary to make war or peace. The Socialist party resolved in view of the general political situation not to object to Prince Max remaining Chancellor. The meeting of the Reichstag has been postponed. Prince Friedrich Karl has intimated that he is not yes certain that he will accept the Finnish Crownl

Has Germany Capitulated P

» Länden, Oct. 16. The "Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant issues a special bulletin giving & report from Hamburg that Germany har capitulated and the Kaiser, has abdicated.

The Kaiser's Positions

· London, Oct. 16. Beater learns that the Foreign Office has not received official confirmation that the Kaiser has abdicated bat opin- ion in well-informed circles is not disposed to reject the reports as impossible.

British Press Comment,

London, Oct. 16. The press is unanimous in its approval of President Wil- son's appreciates his aptness in stating the British attitude The "Daily Telegraph," says it is one of the hardest hitting diplomatic communications ever published and it will prove a decisive blow to the system responsible for the war. The "Daily Chronicle" says the President does not close the door to negotiations but leaves no opening for side-tracking.. correspondence. His prompt rejoinder to Dr. Solf allows the German nation, to realise exactly where it stands. The "Morning "Post" says that President Wilson deserves the gratitude of the civilised world for saving the situation. The "Daily News" says it is the most momentous declaration of world policy ever uttered and it is sanctioned by the democracy of every land. The German people will know their enemy is indeed Potsdam, The "Daily Express" says: The Germans must choose whether they will live free -men or die slaves

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The "Daily Mail" says President Wilson justifies all the high hopes the Allied nations reposed in him. The "Times" says: We in England set the most exact standard for President Wilson's reply and he has satisfied it. reply ends all idea of a bargained peace. The "Times" warns against talk of enemy surrender at a moment when all our strength is macet needed but urges the necessity of preparing for peace by immediate establishment of a united Allied political front to meet attempts that the enemy will certainly make to divide, the Allies at the settlement

French and German Opioivo,

Paris, Oct. 16. The Senators unanimously approve, President Wilson's note. The "Temps" applanding it singles out the wisdom of replying separately to Austria and is of opinion that an answer is now expected from the German people welf The following independent and spontanous testimony re- veals the Berlin note, cabled last evening in its true light. A meerage from Amsterdam says: The Germans are driving cut tens of thousand of furnishing fugitives utterly without anything from northern France. They were not permitted to enter Brussels. The Germans moreover are stripping sections of the Belgian railways of all fine, copper, etc.

The German press is disappointed at President Wilson's reply. The "Cologno Gazette" declares that the hope of peace is now lessened.

In the Senate & number of Senators passed a resolution requesting the Government to continue with the Allies in insisting on reparation" for the enemy devastations, and violations of International Law. M. Pichon, the Foreign Minister, welcomed the resolution and assured them that the perpetrators would be appropriately punished

Early Reply Expected.

London, Oct. 16. Beuter learns that advices have reached Leadon thav. the German reply to President Wilson is expected immedi ately. It is likely to constitute a general acceptance of President Wilson's conditions

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Anti-Dynastic Demonstration's in Bio.

Londen, Oct 16. The "Daily Mail's" correspondent at the Hague says: There were anti-dynastic demonstrations at Berlin on Oct... Several famous Hohenzollern statues in United den... Linden were smashed. Thousands struck at Essen on Oct. 10 and the strikers paraded the town singing revolutionary songs, insulting the Kaiser, Hindenburg and Ladendori, and demanding peace. A telegram from Limburg reports that increasing numbers of Germans are entering Holland.

AERIAL RAIDS.

London, Oct. 16,

The Press Bureau reporting on the Independent Furcs states: Thick mist, clouds and rain hindered operations, but we attacked Frescaty Aerodrome. One bomb from s height of forty feet pierced the root of a Zeppelin aked blowing out the windows. Another bomb wracked a hangar, Mechanics who ran out after the explosions were machine-- gunned, and some made casualties. The ground” defences were apparently surprised and did not attempt to fire until the attack was over. All returned.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

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ACT NOW!

(To the Editor of the “Bongs

-Telegraph."]

Sir,-As it has been (- traditional policy of your paper.

to keep the Colony enlightened sa to 100 underband methods of the German: busires ma», may I through your popular columos sound a note bot warning” (to- **those of pure European British dessent A who through advorno circumstances are debarred from taking an active part in confound. ing the enemy 2

As it is not considered good form in this British outpost to usa strong adjcotirea when referring to our German enemies, I will endeavour to write of them in the most polite tarme,

It is a fact, that we seldom. open onr-letters or newspapers without finding a notice that somNe accquaintance, friend or relative. | has lost his life dr been ill-treated through corning too cloạn to the gentle German. The best way in my humble opinion to avoid these unpleasant experiences would ber what to permit the signsaid being to come amongst nɛ.

Happily is present there exist restraining circumstances that prevents his presence hare în | foron bat, there is a fear lent these soon be removed and the German merchant and official ræenme their former soti- vities, undermining one trade and gradually controlling the polioy of the colony.If we are in estnesi about keeping them out, we must remember that when the barah mandate was -iarned. In London to close down all enemy firma bare, very few took my interest as to what bemme of the junior partners and compra- dores. Is it true that some of these have opened businesses of their ow:? If so, the German influence, instead of being dead, will only used fann- ing 10 fame on .. the arrival of the first neutral ships from Europe. If we are in earnest as to keeping ourselves clear of the polluting German Influence let as change the name of "Black bead's Hill to say "Belgian Prices" or "Lisitanis Hill” and publish it broadesat; let us some», times have a British patriotio piece of music played in the hotels and cinemas, copy the | example of Singapore and let the public ese the filmMy four Fears in Germany. Above all, let as form a crusade against all things German to root out their influence, which, in spite of osme cofixge, is still a force to be reckoned with snd more deadly because we sig too blind to see it. I appeal to the officers and engineers of the port not to sail in ships commanded by Germans or their friends, and also to everY Briton who can crawl not to wait- and ess but act at'once and bring w to the notion of the authorities any suspicion they may have of any move that would he helpful to the enemy either now or in the future.

I do not write this letter on my own initative but alter coB= sultation with numerous friends. in the Colony who are unable on Recount of the Defence of the Realm Aot to voice their opinions Yours sto.

UHAB. E. PAGE."

Hongkong, Oct. 16, 1018.

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