EAST AFRICA

Evening Star, Issue 16196, 18 August 1916, Page 6

EAST AFRICA

w. 1 ' ..■•■:•'. ! : PROGRESS MUCH -ACCELERATED. * !' SEIZING CENTRAL RAILWAY. i' . ! ; ANGLO-FRENCH SOME CO-OPERATION. • VON'SfIyidENSEN SAID TO OPPOSE THEM. GERMAN OVERTURES TO SWITZERLAND. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.

THESOMME. FURTHER BRITISH ADVANGE, LINKING UP WITH FRENCH. High Commissioner's Cable. LONDON", August 17. Sir Douglas Jlaig reports: As a result of fighting' yesterday, in conjunction with "tho French, towards Maurepas, wo threw forward onr line westwards and south.west of Guillemont. Westwards of High Wood we captured 500 yds of trench 300 yds in advance of our previous line. East" of Moiuuiet Farm (between Thietival and Peak-res) our machine guns nipped in the bud a German attack. The French ofticial message states : On the Scmmo the enemy made no counterattack. Very violent artillery work is proceeding north of Maurepas. also near Belloy- en-Santerre (south of the Somme). The Press Association message adds that the French are how engaged iii organising the ground they have 'just gained in tho Maurepas-Guilk-inont area. GERMAN COMMANDER SAID TO BE MACKENSEN. NEW YORK, August 17. (Received August 18, ati 9.30 a.m.) The 'New York Times's' Berlin correspondent, who interviewed tho German Commander-in-Chief on the Soinuie, represents him >s savins: "I hope tho British offensive will continue. We have several hamlets which I will gladlv sacrifice for a loss of 20,000 British troof»s._apic(:e." The 'New York Tunes' says that there is reason to believe that, this mysterious German Commander-in-Chief on the Somme is Marshal Yon Mackeusen. ——■ —-—————. GERMAN REINFORCEMENTS, LONDON, August 17. (Received August 18. at 9.50 a.m.) Forty troop trains are reported to have 'passed through. Cologne for tho Homme front. ENCOURAGING THE BIRTH BATE, LONDON, August 17. (Received August 18, at. 9.50 a.m.) The French War Oth'ce has decreed that three days' leave shall be given to every -soldier whom his wife presents with a baby. IN SILESIA. PRAYING FOR- PEACE. •'The Time*.' AMSTERDAM, August 17. (Received August 18. at 9.30 a.m.) Seventeen thousand signatures were appended, on the first day to tho ftresla-u Socialist, petition for a speedy peace without conquests of foreign territory. EAST AFRICA, SEIZING CENTRAL RAILWAY. ENEMY'S OPPOSITION FEEBLE. EASIER COUNTRY REACHED, LONDON, August 17. (Received August 18, at 10.35 a.m.) Official : General Smuts, advancing on August 15 from the Nguru Mountains, overcame the enemy's slight opposition and reached the junction of tho principal tracks to Mrogoro and Kilossa (both on • the central railway, between the coast and Dodoma). Our columns arc now clear of the difficult, lully country, and only 25 miles of open, steppe separato us from tho central .railway. Colonel Van Deventer, further westward, occupied Mpwapwa (on the central railway), and is moving towards Kilossa. Our Naval Brigade ~on August 15 oc- ■ cupied the important military coastal station of Bagamojo, 36 miles northward of Dar-es-Salaam (the terminal port of the central railway). iWAR FINANCE, AMERICA MAKES HAY. NEW YORK, August 17. (Received August 18, at 9.30 a.m.) . The 'New YoTk Herald' considers that tho British loan should find immediate favor with investors. The ' Now York World ' savs that since the beginning of 1915 the United States sold abroad 2,872.0Q0,C00d0l worth of merchandise, which has more than brought the American national debt to less than half its pre-war figure. RUSSIA TO BORROW, . NEW YORK, August 17. (Received August 18, at 9.30 a.m.) The Now York bankers expect a new loan for Russia to be shortly floated in America.

SALONIKA ARMY. THE BOIRAX ENCOUNTER. BULGARS' BIG CLAIMS. AMSTERDAM, August 17. (Received August- 18, at 10.05 a.m.) A Bulgarian communique states: There is a violent bombardment west and south of Lake Doiran. We repulsed attacks on our advanced positions on August 14 and 15. the enemy being driven back in -disorder. . VENEZELOS MUST EXERCISE PATIENCE. ROME, August 17. (Received August 18. at 10.45 a.m.) The Creek elections have been fixed to take place on September 2-5. BALKANS OCCUPATION. AUSTRIAN'S TRY MASSACRE. ROME, August 17. (Received August 18. at 10.45 a.m.) The Austrian* during July executed 808 Serbian and Montenegrin patriots. EXECUTIONS IN TURKEY. ROME. August 17. (Received A-ugiist 18. at 10.45 a.m.) Tile- political situation in Turkey is critical. The Uoverinnent hanged several lawyers on a charge of conspiring against the i'oui!,,' Turks, and exiled others to Asia Minor. OUTSPOKEN HARDEN. HOME TIIITHS FOR GERMANY. BERNE, August 17. (Ueeeiml August 18, at 10.55 a.m.) Men- .Maximilian Harden, in an article, in 'Die Zuiunkt' (the issue being suppressed by the German authorities), says: 'Hie Germans' worst enemies are the braggarts who arc trying to make the Hermans believe that" the war -is won. 'the hour lias not yet come for Germany to divide the world and settle the future of nations. Who can promise that if the Russians are now driven back they will not return as formidable as ever next spring? France is still ardent with righteous fury and resolution. The AngloFrench have declared that the Sonne,-, offensive is only a fragment of their coming great offensive, and only the future can show whether this is an*empty boast or not. GERMANY AND SWITZERLAND. BERNE, August 17. (Received August 18, at 10.55 a.m.) A wireless message states that commercial negotiations between Germany and Switzerland have been resumed. The Germans are anxious to reach an understanding with Switzerland before the Allies' general offensive. NEUTRAL VESSELS' RISKS. INFERNAL MACHINES USED. COPENHAGEN, August 17. (Received August 18, at 10.45 a.m.)

An explosive machine wrecked tho engines ol the Norwegian liner Haakon, which, after calling at Bremen, was on her way towards England for a cargo. Germans are- suspected of the outra.ee. BLOCKADE TIGHTENING. EXPORTS TO SWEDEN CEASE. Router's _ Telegrams. LONDON, August 17. flteceived August 18, at 11.35 a.m.) The British Government have decided to prohibit .ill exports to Sweden except under the most stringent license. The trouble was first brought to a head by a law passed in, Sweden on- April 17 prohibiting importers from furnishing the exporters in the United Kingdom with information regarding the disposal of those, imports. The exporters therefore niton had to admit the challenge of the British Customs Department, being unable to supply this essential information. Britain therefore decided to make the export of goods to Sweden in future dependent on the production of a guarantee, signed by tho importer and endorsed by tlie Swedish Goveniment/'stating that the. goods or any produce 'made from them would not be re-exported to another conn try. A CHANNEL BRUSH. SUBMARINE AND DESTROYER. NEW YORK, August 17. (Received August 18, at 12.15 p.m.) Passengers by the Cnnard steamer ALvnia say that a» captured German submarine, lashed to a British cruiser, was taken to Deal, in England. A British destroyer, badly battered, was taken there at the same time. No details are available.

THE EAST FRONT. IS ENEMY LIKELY? Keuter's Telegrams, PARIS, August 17. (Received August 18. at 11.45 a.m.) l'rench. experts are discussing the. possibilities of an Austro-German counteroffensive from Kovel towards Lutsk simultaneously with an attack against Letchitsky's loft wing. General Brussilofi is prepared for suck an eventuality. , PUNISHMENT CERTAIN. Reuter's Telegrams. PARIS, August 17. (Received August 18, at 11.45 a.m.) The French Press approve of Mr Asquith's proposal that the Allies shall demand reparation for German brutalities. BARRAIL ADVANCES UP YARDAR VALLEY. Reuter's Telegrams. ATHENS, August 17. (Received August 18, at 11.45 a.m.) The Erench have occupied two villages in the region of Veles, and are also progressing in the neighborhood of Lake Doiran. PORT CHALMERS WOMEN. The Women's Patriotic Committee tendered a very hearty send-off in the Town Hall yesterday evening to Messrs P. Louie, E. Rouse, and G. Driver, who are leaving f fjr Trentham. A pleasing musical programme, was given by Miss' Perry - man, Miss M'Bonald, Mrs'M'Lean, Mrs Morgan, Mr Scott, and Mr Brcbner. In the course of a few words of encouragement to the recruits, the. Rev. \V. M Grant said they were j,'oing to defend everything noblest and best in cur national life.and he piayed that the Divmo blessing might shield thenr in the hour of danger, and that at the end of hostilities they might bo restored to their laved ones who we're- left behind. The Mayor, who presided, said that Port Chalmers had confidence in ils hoys, and that those who were now leaving "for the front would maintain the splendid, reputation of those who had already fought and proved their manliness on the field'of battle-

The Toadies' Committee- dispensed refreshments.

'lhe weekly report stales:—Wo have had -splendid attendance?, at our meetings lately. _ The interest in our work is always increasing, for which we are very grateful. Wc also wish to thank our knitters, who support ns so well, and the= pupils and teachers of St. Joseph"* Convent for the beautiful work they .-.ent along, which included babies' clothes for the Lady French fund, .socks, cull's, towels, service bags, and soap bags for the soldiers. '1 no sum of £5 6s was handed in, proceeds of a bazaar held at Carev's Bay by Josapphina. and Camela. Poii, assisted by a- few of their friends. The association will have tea rooms ami cake stall at the forthcoming jl« nv( . r P h o \ V , tiii pioceeds of which will be used for Christinas gifts for our boys, which will be sent awuv in October. The following .sent douauons:— Dominion parcels: Miss 15. M'Qucen. .Mrs l'oli, ill's Sutherland, Miss Emmie Rawlins, Mrs Ellis. Miss Facer, Miss .Sinclair A Friend. Miss Schnack .Mis .' A ]lowden, .Miss ]•:. Facer, Mrs Miller <Ro*eneath), Miss Piekard. Mrs Albertsnn', Mrs Knewstubb. .Mrs Forsvth, Mrs Leek' Mrs Olds, M.Vs M„ n -nv." Ladv [-iverpcol fund : Mrs H a Mrs A. White (Mihiwalca). Belgian relief: MiWs .1. ami ('. Poll. Wounded soldids fund : Mioses J and C. Bob, "W.J." The folluwin-' are thanked for donation of goods :—M ra J. Moir, Mrs \V. Moriran, Miss Piekard Mrs Brown (Island terrace), .Mrs A. White (Mihiwaka). Mrs Densem. Mis l.cisk V.,< Campbell, Mrs Oinand. Mrs \ Sb'ankrf M.re P.ronn.in, Mrs 'jTit?l.-ot, Mrs i< M'Uonald (Carey's P,av). Mrs It. Marshall (Keenan's Cottage), Miss Fraser (Jane-Held) Misses M-Oivon. Mrs B;imiv-. sen MHs Elsom, Miss T. M'Donald.

lied Crews report:—l'm-ir-Tcdi'd to Red Cross Booms. Dunedin :—502 ba.ndsgcs 576 swabs, 4 pairs pyjamas, 2 flannel slum. 2 cotton shirts, H cholera belts i bed jacket. 9 flan™! sindets. 2 flannel pants, 6 fomentation cloths, 11 pair* bed socks, 1 hospital coat, 20 white shir Us. 41 law cloths, 43 operation cloths. 9 diet cloths. Trie fDilowinrr Mllt donations: Mrs Johnston, Mrs John Thompson Mrs M-C.rcgpr, Mr« Moir, Mrs Cunningham, and Mws Men.elars. In response to an appeal from the Yicerov 0 f India for foodr.tufrs _ for invalids in Mesopotamia, the committee decided to grant £iQ w } lioil was duly forwarded to the centre for tlur purpose. The convent children aithanked for work, also Miss Mcnclaus and Miss (.!ra.Tit ! 6 Bible class girls for their assistance in bandage windin- and work. OFF TO THE FRONT. Ronald F. R, U'Dermid. who is goirirr with f.ne 20th Reinforcements, was far.vrelkd the other day at tho office of his employers, Messrs Tonkinson and Wood Ihe firm gave him a case of pipes, the members ot the staff chose as the'r <dft a sot ot military brushes, and from" iwtn parties the. young soldier got fervent wishes for luck and health.