YEAR 81 NO. 204 ALLIES ARE MOVING EAST FROM ARRAS Most Important Gain They Have Made Since Arras Was Occupied Following The Battle 0f The Aisne The Allied Advance Along Thz Coast Is Also Costinuing --Important Advances Also Reported From Armen- ~ tieres, and Along River Scarpe From Arraus To Douai . --Moving northeast [anc ten | Germans are back of Ostend. tlie mile Paris, Dec, 19. from Arras in force, the French and British trogps to-day held ground representing the . most important gain they have made since Arras was occupied, following battle of the Alsne. For the first time in two months, positions east of Arras are in pos- \ Session of the allies. Fighting | 'reported in progress to-day in the | outlying districts of St. Laurent and | Blangy. This represents an advance | of two and a half miles for the allied troops. Important advances are reported from Armentieres Roulers is again reported to have been captured by the allies, and fighting is reported in progress in the outskirts of Lilie The allied advance along the | coast is declared to continue to-day ER------ INSURE UPKEEP OF ROADS. within \ Advance. import the advance however At thai way which serves as of commufiieaticns from branches off northwestward, its runs into the German be trunk of 'the Germans ra tem for transportation of ilies and. ammunition. The Ger- nans have kept great forces in the region of Arras, because the im- portance of guarding this portion of tite line Batween Arras and Labassee, re- peated attempts have been made to pierce ihe allled line. (All have, been repulsed, and the attack of the | French and British . is now carry- ing them in an advance alohg the river Searpe and the railway lead- ing from Arras to Douai. "An Important The tached greatest ance i from place the at- Arras, the rail- \ : main line France, where lines and to the omes the 1 um of also 1 i | | | HATRED OF BRITAIN. Turk Glad Nation Has Tak. en Plunge. Dec. 19--§he consulate-general here gave out a statement from Shefik Bey. president of the Turkish Navy league, in which he is quoted. ag say- ing he is glad that Turkey had taken the plunge thai has brought his couniry into the European war. Sheflik with reference to Turkey's position in the war: "My personal hatred, as well as the ill feeling ol all Mohammedans, is chiefly directed against Great Bri- tain. Guided by selfish and unprin- cipled ambitions, the united kingdom has succeeded in putting a great por- tion of the world under her yoke, ana in inciting hatred among th» pa- Her goal was the destruction of the Caliphate. "Since the Crimean war, with the exception of a few short interrup- tions, the English have been at the head of the Turkish fleet, and have with all their might opposed any at- tempts at reform. "For years we have hoped that this British hypoerisy and deceit would at last be unveiled before the eyes of the world. The day has come, and we all greet it with a sigh of re- lief. "We owe the most effective units of our fleet to Germany, whose real friendship had not been recognized until lately." vernment To Apply Aid In Part Maintenance. Toronto, Dec. 19---In the highway legislation contemplated by the pro- vincial government for the coming session it is not improbable that the question of maintenance will figure in such legislative proposals as will be made. Under the existing system The provines had Hothing todo with upkeep and maintenanee of the high- ways whieh it aids the counties in con structing. In not a few cases it has been pointed out that the roads have been neglected and permitted to de- preciate owing to lack of prompt re- pairs. With a view to doing some- thing to better protect its investment it is likely that legislation will be asked enabling the government to deal with eertain matters of mainten- ance by apportioning certain of the privincial aid to that purpose. Hon. F., G. Maedairmid, minister of public. works, who returned yes- terday from attendance at the Good Roads Congress in Chicago, where he was one of the speakers stated that he was mot yet in a position to definitely forecast the proposed gov- ernment legislation. Considerable im- portant data, however, is being col- lected, and reports, both of a con- structural and financial character, are being prepared for submission to the legislature when it- meets. wading New. York, Hungarian Austro- tions. FUTURE OF WEST IS BRIGHT. Commissioner Optimistic About the Agricultural Outlook. Ottawa, Dec. 19---J. Bruce W alker| commissioner of immigration at) Winnipeg, is exceedingly optimistic about She future (napacta whe which included the robbing of two the acreage sown in wheat be in-| Cincinnati banks, the theft of an an- creased twenty-five per tent. in Mani-| tomobile, and a pistol duel with toba and forty per cent. in Saskat. | Policemen that resulted with almost chewan and Alberta, but also that) certain fatal wounds to one officer there is still a large influx of settlers and the death of the bandit. Thir- from the United States teen thousand and one hundred dol- They are going particularly into, rs are missing as the result of the the mixed farming district around Dank robberies and the police ave the lakes of northern Manitoba, and confident that Hohl, in his wild auto the effects of these iseitlers are of |rives, managed to pass this money even greater value than in 1913, along to a confederate. * There {8 really more optimism in the -- west now: than in the east, he declar-| Held Annual Meeting, ed. Brockville, Ont., De¢. 18.---The annual meeting of the Conservative! Association of the township of Eli > De A] bethtown brought out a large at! WB. of 13, 4 Mlllerand, one tendance of the members from all| menu for the New Year's dinner for | PATtS of the jurisdietion. The politi- | the soldiers. The dinner will consist | °2] Questions of the day were discuss: *! | i { Spectacular End Of Bandit. Ohio, Dee. 19.--~The life { of Frank G. Hohl, notorious automo- bile bandit, ended here yesterday, fol- owing a three hours' career of crime Cincipnati, Banquet For French Soldiers of hani, sausages, apples, oranges, 50d and officers elected: Presiden half a litre of wine and a cigar ex-| E. M. Smith, vice-president, Welling. tra for each man serving in the ton Davis; secretary, J. 8S. Moore; E { treasurer, Joseph Robinson. There will be a bottle of cham- | John Webster, the riding's repre- pagne for. every four soldiers, so ! sentative at the House of Commons, that over a foillion corks will pop | sent his regrets at being unable to be at the a Ge Sebyuns from the trenches. | present. BERLIN HAS MODIFIED ITS CLAIM OF VICTORY London, Dee. 19.---Berlin's pre- of tlie victory also is likely to be ad- vious claims of ah ove belming | Ya Atageous as Fugards ay bo w-| ers whose a ude mig epen on Russian debacle are very greatly| fro FIORE SEEIRCE THEN dome: modified in last night's semi-official| The last sentence is regarded here wireless despatches from the German|as clear evidence that yesterday's | capital, which contain this significant! lyrical outburst in the German press. paragra | together with the decorations, school "From details already available, it) ci.udrea's holiday and other skilful- seems safe to say that victory bas| ly staged incidents of public rejoie- freed Germany Any possible ing, was planned in a great measure "from the east t tor| Nb an eye to effect' on opinion in pdlitical eff |admtral has taken over | sumed KINGSTON Vv 1CTORS REACH TOKIO. Comnmanders From Tsing-Tau Given §ireat Ovation, Tokio, Dee. 19---Lieut-Gen. io and vice-admiral Sadakichi Kato, respectively the commanders of the land#and naval foreas which operat- ed successfully against the Gernmn foriress at Tsing-Tau, were given an ovation on their entry into the city yesterday. A large crowd met the victorious commanders at the sta- tion and cheered them enthusiasti- cally, as likewise did the crowds that lined the streets, which were decorated with a large triumphal arch, flowers, flags and lanterns, The commanders were tendered a ban- quet, at which patriotic speeches were delivered A three-days' fes- tival will be held in honor of their return. The event was also signalized by the opening of the new central -reil- road station, one of the largest in the world. Kam- ALLIED N Wy 5S GOOD WORK Not a Man Lost in Thousands Trans- ported to France, Paris, Dec. 19-- Owing ciency of the allied fleets the presence of German cruisers in the various oceans, the minister of marine said that not a map had been fost sincé the opening of hostilities of the thousand of French troops transported to France from Algeria, Tunis, East Africa, Morocco, Mada- gagcar and Tongking, or of the Bri- tish troops from Asia, Australasia, Africa and Canada. The statement was made to gaaval committee deputies by to the efli- and despite the of the chamber of the minister of marine. He added that the co-operation of the allied navies assured the free Tevictualizing of the allied countrie while the seas were closed to their adversaries. A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMED IN EGYPT Great Britain Appoints Prince Hussein Kemai As The New Sultan London, Dee. 19.--A tectorate over Egypt wa to-day, and Prince Hussein has been appointed sultan and has accepted that position. Prince Hus- sein is an uncle of Abbas Hilmi; until now khedive. The Fraich, gov- ernment has recognized the British protectorate over this country, in which France formerly had such im portant interasts, and in return the British government has given no- tice that it adheres to the Franco Moorish treaty of 1912 which, fol lowing the Agadir affair, gave France a protectorate over Morocco. The official press bureau in ifs an nouncement says : 'Prince Hussein Kemal Pasha, the oldest living prince of the family of Mehemet Ali, has accepted the sultan of Egypt post." TURKEY UNDER GERMANS. British pro proclaimed Kaiserites Become Ministers of War and Marine. London, Dec. 19--The latest ad vices from Constantinople, accord ing to a Reuter despatch from Sofia, announce that Field Marshal Baron Von der Goltz, who recently was sent from Berlin to the Turkish 'eapital, has heen appointed military com- mander of Constantinople and acting minister of war. Enver Pasha having gone to take command of the troops in Anatolia. The despatch adds that a German the ministry Pasha having as- of the troops in of marine, Djemal command Syria THROWN BY HIS HOR: A. H. MacDonnell Seriously Injured at Salisbury. London, Oni., Dec. 19---Word was received here to the effect that Lieut Col. A. H. MacDonnell, general staff officer of the first division, and now on the headquarters staff of the first contingent, has been seriously injur- ed at Salisbury Plain by being thrown by his mount. Colonel Mae- Nannall, who i& a brother of Claude MacDonnell, M.P., of Toronto, had a dustinguished career in the South African War. GERMANY IS TRYING T0 PREVENT RUPTURE Bens Greece Ar And Turkey -- Trying To Prevent Execution Of Greek Officers Athens, Dec. 19.-- Germany is to-day making every effort to prevent a rup- | turé_between Greece and Turkey. Re- | lations between the two countries are now strained to the utmost as {the result of the arrest of the naval attache * of the Greek embassy Constantinople by the Turks. The na- val officer was sen to death as an alleged spy. T man ~~ am- [haseadar at Constantinople has been ovtavald to intervene and prevent the Ne: execution of the Greek of- heer, RUSSIAN ARMORED TRAIN ' Blown Up and Destroyed--The Canse Unknown, Amatanan. Dec. 19.--Advices receiv. ed here to-day declare that a sian s apes ro train, : ee Smt Seg to the p p and de Lt.-Col bs Kem al™ Rus+ SRE cause of he anaes tin) = SATUR DA v, A MILE GAIN By The Allies South Of Lahassee ADVANCES PEPORTED IN REGIONS OF 1 DIXMUDE YPRES IN FLANDERS Attack "tn Albert Region, Won to Second Line of ONTARIO, AND In Night French German Trenches, Paris. Dec. 19.--A gain of a mile south of Labassee and advances in the regions of Dixmude and Ypres in Flanders are réported in the offi- cial communique from the war office to-day. : The statement to-day asserts: On the eighteenth, thé Freneh' advanced in the region of Dixmude and Ypres, despite the marshy condition of ground. In the region south of La- bassee a gain of a mile was made. "Gains were also.made in the re- gions of Corency and St. Laurant, and between Lys and Oise, despite violent counter attacks. "In a night: attack in the region of Albert, we won to the second line of the German trenches. These were protected by wires. "Several trenches were taken in regions of Matitz and Lihons. "The Germans took a French trench north of Maricourt by hand. grenades AW ARDS VICTORY TO ALLIES. French Seeress Predicts End of War Before July. Paris, Dec. 19--The Petit Parisien prints an interview with Mme. de Thebes, who enjoys the reputation of having prognosticated a great war this year, but who denies that she predicted the death of the Kaiser on Sept. 29, as hag been asserted. She that the war will end early next year, between March and July, and that France will be victorious and re- sume her rightful place as a leader of civilization. Italy, she s will 'onsiderable part, and cal- a prodigious future if she is @ to Latin destinies." Great alarms |are predicted for the South of Italy | with irreparable artistic loss toward the summer solstice Germany's fate prophetess hesitates hetwean anar- eliigtie distusSsjonis. "'Liké France durinz the Revolution, with enemies invading everywhere." and a sudden yielding, which really masks treach- erous schemes for unsuspecting ally. In either event the sway of the dymas- ty is finished; the crown prince will never reign. Austria shares Germany's ruin 'he emperor to. be disgraced by the publication of private scandals. Belgium must face further mourn- ing. but the eloser union of the Wal loons and Flemings symbolize brighter future . England pl: the supreme part in the war, which has saved her from her own internal treuble, The Slav world advances, but the Turk is expelled from Europe, wounding in his fall the neighboring Balkan States, Servia is menaced with another war, while Bulgaria is "overthrown by men of the past." Concluding, Madame informed the interviewer that the future was more difficult to read than formerly. "The elements themselves were seen at war. emulating the human conflict." is doubtful. The is a PRINCIPAL DYDE ARRIVES. His Rectorial Address Queen's University, To Give At Two years ago, Queen's university, constitution, elected Principal S. Dyde, of Robertson college, Strath- cona, Alberta, formerly professor of mental philosophy in Queen's, astheir rector. Prineipal Dyde has arrived in Kingstén on a visit, and in Grant Hall this evening at eight o'clock, | will deliver his first rectorial address to the students. The public is invit- ed to be present. The arrangements for the event are being made by the Alma Mater society, as Dr, Ddye, re- presents the students on the univer- sity trustee board. At the same ga- thering, farewell will be said to the Queen's envineers, who are going overseas with the second Canadian contingent, WwW. G. Jonasson wili de- liver. the farewell address, the students under the o new Ww. map The uoor, the sighing' aad needy make a strong appeal you | ! this 'Christmas for help. Whe not solos your gift to the Hospital to- r f , all kinds, Dr. Chown. ' the ! DECEM BER 1 9, itish 1914 CRITICISM HAS BEGUN, Nonconformists® . Object' to Vatican. London, Dee. 19--Criticism garding the appointment of Sir Henry Howard as a special envoy from Great Britain to the vatican is now starting. Rev. Dr. Clifford, the veteran noncomformist minister, who is generally a staunch supporter of the government, writes in the Daily News, asking whether it was really necessary to add to the troubles of this supreme hour.-in the world's his- tory by such an appointment. He says that the country should know precisely what the duké of Norfolk has achieved in thus bringing about direct relations between Britain and the Holy See. The Globe, in an editorial, says that the. public*should know that an embargo has been placed upon the discussion of Sir Henry Howard's mission. It thereupon proceeds to dis- cuss the subject, declaring that the misgion is a reversal of the policy adopted at the time of the Réforma- tion, a policy not lightly to be re- versed, even under the pressure of a great war. .To Mission re- K \ISER'S FRIEND SAFE. Lady Londesborough' s House Escap- ed German Shells. London, Dec. 19--During the bombardment of Scarborough, Lady Londeshorough was at her husband's residepce, in the very centre of the town. Her husband and she are per- sonal friends of the kaiser, whom they entertained in London three vears ago, while Prince Henry of Prussia was their guest at Scar- borough the year previous, accom- panied by admiral count Munster. The Londesborough's residence; though forming a conspicuous tar- get had a wonderful escape, suffering no injury whatever, though build- ngs on both sides were badly de- stroyved. END INDIVIDUAL BATTALIONS FORWARD To Salishury Plain As They Are Fit, To Take Places Of Those At The Front a, Det? 19 pe authorities have no advices he war oflice as intimated in patches that the Canadian contin- gent will not go to the front as an Ar division, but that individual iments will be sent forward us as they are properly and thor- sughly trained. However, it is be- lieved that this poliey is very likely amd military critics here are confi- dent that this is the wisest policy. IT this plan is followed it will chan completely the govern ment's plans." It will mean 'that in- stead of a second contingent being sent forward individual battalions will be drafted and sent to Salis- bury Plain to take the place of those which have been sent to Fr Salisbury Plain is main- tained a ' permanent {raining amp for the Canadians, and in- tend of various. contingents, a con- tinuni stream of reinforcements will be sent to England. The present headquarters staff and brigade com- manders will continue in this econ- tiv:ency at Salisbury Plain to con- du the training of the new rein- forcements until the war is over Ottaw militia from wy nee, as AN AID TO PATRIOTISM New Publication, "The War," to Appear. Toranto, Dec. 19.--To illuminate the Canadian aspects of the war, and as an aid to patriotism, a new publication, to be entitled "The Can- adian War," will make its appear- ance in the week of December 21st. All the profits are to be devoted to fhe war funds A number of well- known Canadian writers have con- sented contribute, free of cos and through who are taking an interest in move the production will be below cost in the matter of printing and paper. The first number will be de- | voted to the Belgians and will con- | tain a special message from King! Albert Canadian to FRENCH HOLD COURT ot For The First Time In Over Forty Years -- A Dramatic Ceremonial Dec. 19.~The firgt French in reconquered territory .at Alsace, was installed yestor- day, with a ceremonial that was dra- matic in its. simplicity. The court room was crowded with girls, in pic- turesque Alsatian - costume, and old men who had waited forty odd years for the day when France should: re- turn 'to Alsace. Paris, court Thann, FREIGHT RATES INCREASED. Interstate Commission Yields to Ap- plication Of Roads. Washington, Dec. 19.--~The four years fight of the eastern railsvuds for a general advance of i five he the aid in freight rates was won wit of the European war to-day, when the Inter-State Commerce Commission allowed" the increase, with few Step dions. The commission made i plan that its action was taken to i the commercial crisis brought _ 3 by the war. The Canadian will probably apply to the pandas Railway Commission for a similar in- crease. de-| the kindness of those | the | AT THANN, ALSACE British sh Corps PATRICIAS DISCARDED RL THE ROSS RIFLE FOR THE BRIT- ISH ARM. Private Victor Cobb, Of the 48th A Spy, Has Escaped From Scotland Yard. Salisbury Plain, Eng., Dec. Several Canadians who came with the Princess Patricias, regiment upon its arrival here to rejoin British regiments, with which .they were formerly identified. Three of them were wounded in re- sent battles. Corporal De Wilton ex- life guardsman, and formerly physical instructor of Winnipeg po- Hee force, is reported killed. The others had their wounds treated in England and returned to the front. Two Prineess Patricia officers, Talbot Pappineaun, a Montreal law- yer, and Stewart, of Halifax, N.S. were seriously burned when their tent caught fire. while they slept. Their colleagues effected their res- ene Both were so badly burned that they cannot accompany the re- iment to the front but will follow falter, Their recovery will take jo men of the Scotia Highlanders, "have Princess Patricia's regiment, | was under strength. The Princess | Patricias have discarded the Ross rifle in favor of the British arm. The Patricias form part of the 30th bri- gade. Their colleagues are the Ar jzvle and Sutherland Highlanders, the Shrovshires and the 60th rifles, all regulars recently returned from Egypt and China. General Snow commands the division. 'The Pa- tricias expect to get in action soon, hecause they are divisional troops. Lord Kitchener gave them a fare- well message when he iuspected them yesterday in company with the king. 19,-- over left the 78th Nova joined which From the foregoing it may be in- ferred that the Princess Patricia re- eiment leaving at once, or has left for France, Toronto Spy Escapes. Private Victor Cobb, of the To- ronto Highlanders, who was await- ing court-martial on charge of es- pionage, escaped last night. He came from Hanover, Ont. Incrim- inating documents were fonnd on him when arrested in plain clothes in a London hotel two weeks ago. Cobb gseaped from Scotland Yard, but later was caught and brought back by Sergeant John Miller, of the 48th, a former Toronto detec- tive. Now he has escaped again. A BA AR WAS HELD By Domestic Science Classes Charitable Purposes. 'The domestic science department of {the public schools, under the direc- (tion of Miss JFdna Booth, held a bazaar for charitable purposes in the | Board of Education rooms on Friday {afternoon from three until six o'- le lock. Under this capable teacher's supervision the scholars in the sen- ior fourth grades of Macdonald, Vie- jtoria, Old Collegiate and Central { schools, assisted in carrying out the bazaar that ended most successfully. A neat sum was realized and the same will be devoted towards buying | boots and other articles for those un- | fortunate children whose parents have {not the resources for furnishing them, | thereby keeping the youngsters = at school. The tea table, home-made fable and {candy table were all looked after by | interested pupil workers, who ser out the purchased pargels as though !they had always been secustomed to such work. In connection with the bazaar imusical programme was ecafried through, which consisted of piano I selections by Catharine Wright, Hilda Franklin, Bernie McBride and Leah Buell. Some of the girls of the senior fourth grade of Central school sang songs. a ALDERMANIC CANDIDATES. Some of Those Who May Be Nomina- ted In the Wards. ' There will be ten aldermanic seats to fill at the municipal elections in January. For the two. vacancies in Sydenham ward, Prof. Iva E. Martin, and W. H. Craig are mentioned. In Ontario ward there are also two va- cancies, Ald. N. E. O'Connor will be opposed by Dr. R. J. Gardiner, For the one year-term, owing to Ald. Harrison's resignation, the name of J. G. Elliott is mentioned. It is understood that Ald." Gilles- pie intends dropping out after serv- ing three years as a St. Lawrence ward representative, owing to his military duties. So far, the only one mentioned for the vacancy in that ward is Ex-Ald. R. F. Elliott. It is not known if Ald. Stroud in- tends seeking re-election in Catara- qui ward. No likely candidates in that ward have yet been announced. Up in Frontenac ward where Alds. Hoag and Peters are retiring, the uname of H. F. Norman is freely men- tioned. Ald. Clugston is again a can- ads |didate in Rideau ward, will have opposition from G. H. Laturney. ad Litton will run again in Victoria ward. Highlanders, Toronto, Arrested As LAST EDITION PRINCESS PATRICIAS LEAVING FOR THE FRONT Some Of This Reg Regiment Joined | _ YIELDING IN THOU! Austrian Army Enclof Enclosed by Russian Crescent. Petrograd, Dee. 19----Austria' has fallen heavily between two stools. The substantial army, whose with. drawal from Servia enabled the Ser- vians to re-enter their capital, has been balted and thrown back while still four days' march from the east- ern end of the Galician battle. This Austrian army, which mounted the Carpathians from Hungaty, found each of the two passes, east west of the great Dukla Pass, blocked by the Russians, --_ tire force had to present exposed snow-covered slopes. they encountered a Russian' which closed im. crescent fi upon the exhausted, frecesing whose forced marches had vain. They are now surrendering in thousands. Germany's answer to the Hussien's steadily improving position in west. ern Galicia is given in the swampy plains on the north bank of the Bzura, between Lowiche and Sorchachey, whither she is throw- ing strong reinforcements brought from the frontier" hy railway via Thorn, Kutno, Kalish and Lods. The Germans suffered terrible 'losses daily in an effort to compel Russia to withdraw part of her strength from East Prussia or Cracow. KING PETER IN BELGRADE. Servia Entirely Freed of Invaders, General Staff Announces. London, Dec. 19--King Peter, Crown Prince, Alexander, and Prince George have entered Belgrade at the head of the victorious Servian army, according to a despatch, received by Reuter's Telegram company from Nish. Not a single Austrian.'a 'statement by the Servian general stiff says, now remains on Servian soil. * 'en- Ty aR Fragrant. Best's perfumes - are ' flower odors from the pretty 26g. a tothe 85 package. Surely a' from Best's would be alte wir in packages; J en Lion roy. = X : "The sweetest way to 1 way to } frined" is a box of good. Gibson's Red Cross Drug ; The United States on industrial 'relations has " upon a 'sweeping invest! of the evolent * or- tountry's greatest ben For {®T ganizations. i How happy you will 'be at Christma¢ season if you gift to help the eick poor at General Hospital voday. I have sent my gift to the' Geperal Hospital, have you? Do it now. DAILY Vaudeville, Grand Opera House, 7.30 Band at Covered Rink this afternoon and evening. N See 3, or e 100, of page viSht. nd cornen vas THE DAILY BRITISH WHIG Is on Sale at the Following City Stores: Bucknell's News Depot i Bi 'larke, J. W, & Co. . 'ollege Book Store . Joulter's Grocery .......s a. Prine. Cullen's Grocery, Cor. Princess & Alfred Carnovsky, T. R. ....608:878. Princess Frontenac Hotel ........, Ontavio Bt. Gébson's Drug Store .. MoAuley's Book Store ....81 Pripcess McGall's Cigar Store, Cor. Phin. & King McLeod's Grocery ....51 Union St. W. Medley's Drug Store 260 Unlyeraity Paul's Cigar Store ...... 18 Prt 'rouse"s Drug Store JS Princess alleau's Grocery ...... 208 Montreal owe's Grocery ~ BU ngnse._Suateniy, an Dec, 18th, 2 the Rev. James R, vice at Bt. Luke's ¢f ROBERT J. The Lea Phone 677 i Our again be in the field, and will likely 105,