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A most enjoyable: function was given by the Hongkong Indian Muslim Society at the Police Headquarters, yesterday afternoon, in honour of Inspector Nawab Khan

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

NORTH CHINA WAR.

WOOSUNG FORTS THE OBJECTIVI

(Our Own Correspondent)

Bhanghai, Sept. 8. While fighting continued to-day along the whole Ine from and Mollader Singh of the Hong-Taihu Lake to the Yangtse shore, the major effort of the Klangsu keng Police, on the occasion of the troops was concentrated in the Liuho sector and in the drive against bestowal of the titles of Khan the Woosung forts where the engagement reached the proportions Sabib and Sirdar Sahib respectively. of, a major battle, both eldes employing artillery. It will be remembered that these titles were conferred on thom by H. E. the Governor at Govern ment House on the 10th August last. Tho Band of tho' 1st Batta-

lion of the Grenadier Regiment was

in attendance.

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Authoritative reports state that Cheklang was outnumbored in this sector and forced back a short way, but has succeeded in holding the line while reinforcements are being brought up to-night from Woosung.

The number of casualties to increasing rapidly although it is out of proportion to the amount of firing that has taken place during the several engagements.

It has been definitely established that naval co-operation is lacking and, anticipating this, the Cheklang naval force, led by the cruiser Halchow and four Chinesa, gunboats, left their positions opposite Lungwha araqnal near Shanghal and proceeded to the nelghourhood of Liuho this afternoon.

There was a large gathering of prominent local residents, among whom were: The Hon Bir Claud Sovern, K.B.E., O.M.G., His Hon. Mr. H.H.J. Gompertz, the Hon Mr. E.D.C. Wolfo C.B.P., the Hon. A Kiangan move to the south of the railway in the general P. H. Holyoak, the Hon. Mr: direction of the Grand Cana), aimed at Sungkiang and the Hangkow Chow Biu-ki, the Hon. Mr. railway, is expected to-day by the Lingwha headquarters, which has R. H. Kotowall, Messrs. announced the dispatch of a brigade, to strengthen this portion of 8. B. B. MoElderry. R. E. the front. Lindsell, A. Dyer Ball, C. A. D. The second attack of the Kiangsultes yesterday did not mature. Melbourne, F. P. J. Wodehouse There was no serious fighting to-day. The Cheklangites hold all C. G. Perdue, and J. Kerr, Capt.the positions they originally hold. In the course of a small counter. Bloxham, Dr. W. B. Mooro, Mr. attack to-day they captured a regimental commander. G. Bird, Mr. H. Green, Inspectors Kent and Grant and others. Many leading members of the Muslim Society were also prosent.

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behalf of the Committee and members of the Indian Muslim Society I have great plessure in welcoming you and thanking you for the great honour you have done to the Society by your kind attten- dance here, of which the Indian Muslim Society will evor fool proud.

Wu Pel-fu denied that any of his soldiers are fighting for Kiangsu, Chekiang claim that the highest officer they have lost up to the present is a captain.

The Chinese military authorities closed the Shanghai-Woosung line this afternoon as a precaution against a possible land attack on the forte, in the event of the Kiangsultes breaking through at Liuho, fifteen miles north-west of Woosung,

Peking, Sept. 51

Reports from Mukden say that while Chiang Tao-lin's army in probably prepared to march on short notice, there has been nothing to indicate his intention to take the field in the near future.Reuter.

Peking, Sept. 5.

The Government denies yesterday's Japanese news agency's re- which also port and has arrested the head of a Chinese agency circulated it-Reuter

conferred on us, for without this These two man at the head of The object in inviting you hore recommedation this would not have the Indian polico had brought honour to tho fores, Inspector this evening is for the Society to bean granted.

We also wish to thank the Hon. Nawab Khan, was the leader of the celebrato the occasion and publicly express ita appreciation and C. S. P. for his kindness in lending Muslim contingent while Inspector Mohinder Singh was at the head of gratitude to this Government and us this room tonight.

Commenting on the loyalty of the Sikh contingent. The C. 8. P. kind antion in bestowing the titles the two Inspectors, the Captain popcluded by congratulating the of Khan Sahib and Sirdar Sabib on Superintendent of Police said that two Inspectors and the Muslim bave under Society in particular on the honour two members of the Indian com-ho felt proud to munity, viz Inspectors Nawab Khan his command two such officora. they had gained.

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and Mohinder Singh respectively. Khan Sahib Nawab Khan is the worthy president of our Bocioly, sad the honour conferred upon him is not only greatly appreciated by all members of this Booloty, but aleo is considered as an honour for the whole Muslim Society and the Indian community. This is the second occasion on which auch titles have been conferred upon members of tho Indian com- munity in this Colony. The Grst occasion took place during the Administration of the Iate

Bir Henry May, when the title of Khan Sahib was conferred up on Mr. Hasbam Khan, a Government servant, for his good and loyal services.

Justice, Pence and Freedom. It is a great encouragement for: บท to know that our kind and generous Government treats its subjecta with paternal love, and in recognition of their good services and loyal acts

graciously pleased to give thom rewards, whore rewards aro duo. We are undoubtedly proud of being subjects of the British Government undor whoso flag throughout its vast dominions, justion, peace and freedom pre- dominate, and according to an old Indian eaying, Wolves and sheep drink together unmolested from the some pool."

It in our desire that Lin Excellency. the Governor will be so good as to communicate to the Government of India the sincerest thanks and the good wishes of this Society, for the honours so deservedly conferred up- on Inspectors Nawab Khan and Mohinder Singh.

Gentlemen, I thank you onco moro for the trouble you havo taken to make this ovaning. so pleasant and sincerely assure you, that your attendance has given thie Society the utmost pleasure and the greatest bonour. (Applause)

Inspector's 'Reply. Inspector Nawab Khan aultably raplied, and tho speech which was translated by the Captain Buper- intendent of Police, was as follows:

'On behalf of Inspector Mobinder Singh and myself,1 wall to thank the Túdian Muslim Buciety for, to kindly giving this tea party tonight in our honour, and also to all thore here for their presence

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