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JATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1918
BY TELEGRAPH. BY TELEGRAPH,
Beuter's Service to the China Maft.) (Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)
TURCO-BALKAN WAR:
SEVERE FIGHTING.
LONDON, Feb. 7. A message from Constantinople atates that all-day long firing has been heard in the direction of Derkom att the northern end of Chataidja. It is officially announced that the Turka: Docupied Kallikratia and other villages and heights on the Turkish right. The The "reconnoitres are in contact with
the enemy..
NEUTRAL ZONE REFUSED,
A Sofia telegram states that the Foreign Minister has communicated to General Quechoff the request of the Consula at Adrianople for the establish- ment of neutral zone or permission ¡for themselves and foreigners to leave. General Guechoff ban refused, pointing out that there were no procedents for sach 4 COUTSO, Besides, it would
MR. ALFRED LYTTLETON,
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HON. MR. OSBORNE'S RETIREMENT,
Thirty Years in Hongkong.
Farewell Presentations.
THE CHINA MAIL.
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The Hon. Mr. Edward Osborne, whs is leaving the Colony to-day after LONDON, Feb. 8.
residence of nearly thirty-one years to Mr. Alfred Lyttleton starts on Mon-live in retirement in England, was the day for British East Africa.
THE MARCONI CONTRACT,
A. STRANGE SITUATION,
LONDON, Feb. 8.
› A telegram from the Marconi Com- pany informs the Secretary to the Post Office that they have obtained legal opinion to the effect that the Company is entitled to intimate that unless Mr. Herbert Samuel, the Postmaster General, is able definitely to confirm the contract by March 1st, the Com- pany will treat the contract as ended,
SUFFRAGETTES' APPEAL.
LONDON, Feb &
recipient yesterday afternood of a num ber of valuable parting gifts from the staffs of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company and the the Star Ferry Company.
Born in 1861. Mr. Osborne studied for the law but let the Durham firm soleilors who office his entered to
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hope that you may long be spared to↑ enjoy your well-earned rest in the "old country." (Applause.)
Mr. Wong Kam Frk, compradore to the Wharf and Godown Company, then presented the gifts subscribed for by the Start of his office. He said: Sir,-On be- | half of the Chinese staff in the compra- dore department of this company I have the honour today presenting a few articles for your acceptance. We must ask you not to judge then by their valuo but by "the feeling, which necompanies thent. We nek you to accept them as tokous of sur great regard aru mimira. tion for you, Sir, in your retirement we feel we are losing a kind and just master, and your sterling qualities aro so well-known that it is unnecessary for me to say anything further after Mr.
Lane,
Crawford-
& Co.
Brawn's speech. I can sure you that SPORTS
we shall miss you very much.
These
DEPART.
articles are specimens of Chinese art and manufacture. Yat.Sir, have spent Everything for Tennis. many strenuous years in this part of the world, and we hope that these articles
from us. The piece of embroidery with of our affection whet your azo lar away will serve in a small way to mind you AYRES, A
the names all subscribers on it is not yes anished but will be forwarded to yP pleasure to land you for acceptance these as soon as is is ready. I have now the articles and with them I beg on behal of the presenters to heartily wish you ben vorage and a happy and long life in England.
neerpt a position in the head office of the P. and O, Company. His long con- nection with Hongkong commenced inj 1892, in which year he was transferred to the P. and O. Company's local office. After spending seven years there he entered the service of the Holigkong and in the position of secretary, which office Kowloon Wharf und Godows Company he has sincs continuously hald. early days of Mr. Osborne's con- section with sina Whart Company were times of trial and dificulty. Great op position was experienced from the power ful Chinese guilds, and to pilot the con cern through all the obstacles which wro placed in its way required at the 'head of affairs a man possessing great tact and business ability! It largely owing to
Captain Unsworth, in presenting gitta | Mr. Osborne's display of these qualities Sie, Ou hodiall of the Proys staf, I beg subscribed for by the Praya staff, said: in such large measure that the company to express cur individual regret on the is si farge and prospersus to-day. Many ather Lusiness enterprises in Hongkong Wharf and Godown Company, and we ask severance of your association with the owe a great deal to Mr. Osboame's assist. 12. 41 tims when the Hongkong
you to accept the accompanying small token of esteem from us, Hone! Campany was at very low ebb ha
We wish to was largely instrumental in bringing you for the many favours you have con- take this lust opportunity of thanking alwat changes which put it upon a divi.ferred upon us, and hope you will safely the founders of the Star Ferry Company, the well-earned rest you so well deserva. dend paying basis, and he was one of
reach beine, and that you will long enjoy of which he acted an erotary. In addi
(Applause.) The Scottiem he served the directorate of the
The Suffragettes are appealing to the London Sessions against their to three months'
sentences of five
be embarrassing to the military imprisonment in the Second Division.
authorities.
SHEFKET PÄSHA
Router's correspondent at Constan- -tinople wires that Shefket Pasha hes proceeded to Chataldja as Commander- in chia.
TROOPS FROM ASIA MINOR.
LATER.
A telegram from Constantinople atates that a considerable force is being collected in Avin Minor, over whom
Officials reports of the fighting at
Galliopoli make it clear that a revered
SCOTTISH TEMPERANCE BILL.
DISINTERESTED MANAGE- MENT" PUBLIC HOUSES.
LONDON, Feb. 7. The House of Commons has rejected most of the Lord' amendments to the Scottish Temperance Bill. tish Liberals supported an amendment giving communities the option running public houses under disinter ested management and demanded the
THE BRITISH EMPIRE.
of
hairy Farm Company. Steam Laundry Company, the Green Island Cement Com
pany, and several other local enneer. in the midst of all his business activities Mr. Olarne always found time to dove
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ated by Mr. Wing for the benefit of the Mr. Osborne, whose words were trans- Chinese subscribers present, replied
follows: Mr. Brown, Mr. Wong Kan Bak, Captain Unsangth and gentlement. I have not prepared a speech, because
is proposed to place Enver Ber. He adjournment of the House, Mr. Lloyd į to in public service in the Colony. He this is of this rare occasions in a purposes effecting a landing near Rodos- George and Mr. McKinzon Wood) hail & sat on the Sanitary Poard for man's life when whatever words he says! to or Medin to threaten the. Bulgarian opposed this, pointing out the danger several years, and sinese 120 has been should come spontaneasly from the Bank or rear. Apparently anticipating of the Bill being lost. The revolters ber of the Legislative Council. In depth of his heart. I thank you most both empacities he rendered excellent sincerely for these beautiful gifts, which this, the Bulgarians retired from then subsided.
vies, and his contributiras to debate were will always remain to me an emblem of Chatalja to near Chorlu.
always freeful and excellently expressed, the many strennons, hard, but still happy. In his spare time Mr. Osborne was a great walker and the knowledge of this only one fault to find with these gifts, lays I have spent amongst you. There
week-end expeditions there, proved of how to hold them. (Laughter.) Yoh great avsistance to the Council in the have kindly referred to my work with development of this part of the Colony: Kent, where Mrs. Osborne and her family that I have been to a
Mr. Osborne is settling, at Hythe, what Sometimes people have said to me, The Wharf Company, and you have said
have resided since they left Hongkong making of the Wharf Company, But large extent the He is travelling via Peking and Siberia bat is not and leaves to-day with Mr. Bryer, who is making the journey with him.
Mr. Osborna was the recipient poster
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TENNIS RACKETS Strung to Withstand the Climate. From $7.00 each.
TENNIS POSTS From $12.00 set.
TENNIS NETS Strongly Recommended. From $7.00 each.
COURT MARKERS No Rubber Bands to Periah. From $8.00 each.
CENTRE GUIDES.
MARKING TAPES. RACKET PRESSES.
AIRTIGHT COVERS. GUT PRESERVER, ETC., ETC., ETC
was sustained by the Turks, although NEW ZEALAND AND MOTHER New Territories, seguired during his and that is that I shall have to build a CONSIGNMENTS OF
details are lacking. The engagement was probably not "serious, because outside Bulair Lines, where the prin cipal forces are still concentrated.
PANATIC OUTBREAK FEARED,
4:
The fresh troops stood the baptiam of Bra badly, and it is feared that the
Turkish in seeking to stir
more
COUNTRY.
LONDON, Feb. 7.
Mr. Allen, the New Zealand Minister for Defence, was present at a protracted meeting of the Committee on Imperial Defence on Wednesday,
Mr Allen, speaking at
Navy
SPORTS GEAR
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. " ARRIVING AT SHORT INTERVALS.
through all the strenuous years ir bas
The Wharf Company CLUB REQUIREMENTS passed the vicissitudes, the changes, and
OUR SPECIALITY. losses, has been made by the united
day of some handsome presente front efforts of every one, if you, expecially ILLUSTRATED SPORTS LIST TO BE
the European and Chinese staffs of
those of you who have worked so long
League lancheon given to Sir Josaph Ward, said the ship New Zealand was enthusiasm are more likely to cause Just leaving Britain, but that did not the Wharf and Godewn Company and with me, and more especially three who
represent all that New Zealand was prepared to do,
dangerous fanaticism,
There is considerable disquietude in diplomatio circles and foreign warships sre returning.
It is believed that Adrianople will hold out for weeks, as the horse and dog fest has not yet been touched. It is felt, however, that with the fall of Adrianople, the Parte will place itself unreservedly in the hands of the Powers,
ROUMANIA AND BULGARIA,
A telegram from Bakharest states that the Houmaniza. Minister at Sofia has been instructed to resume negotia- tions regarding the frontier question, and also to urge Bulgaria as to the necessity for a speedy acttlement.
ENTHUSIASTIC MALISSORI.
A telegram from Cettiojo states that "King Nicholas was received by the Malissori tribo at Grada. The pro- ceedings were enthusiastic, and three -thousand Malissori joined the Man
tenegrine outside Skutari.
|
Mr.
of
The correspondence between Allen and Mr. Harcourt has been February 3 that if there were any published. The former wrote on reason to postpone the da; asture the cruiser, the Government of Now Zealand would readily defer the plot sure of seeing her, till a more suitable time. Mr. Harcourt replied that the Cabinet was much gratified with the offer, but happily there strategic or political necessition for the postponement of the departure of the vessel.
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BRITISH AND GERMAN NAVIES.
GERMANY ACCEPTS MR, CHURCHILL'S STANDARD.:
LONDON, Feb. 7.
Admiral Von Tirpitz, Secretary of State for the Navy, speaking in the German Reichstag recalled that Mr Churchill declared that a proportion of ten to sixteen between the German and British fleets would be acceptable for
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HAD UN APPICATION,
PRICEE
the Star Ferry Company, the presente worked a well while I was sick in bed tions being made in the presence of a
after the typhoon of 1906. I can sure THE EDWARD DISPENSARY, large and representative gathering in the company's office on the wharf wide. They that after that typhoon my recovery gift of the European staff of the Wharf felt, but when I ears back and found
was retarded because of the snarty I 0. KAMMING & Co., Ln. Campany consisted of a handsome black how well every man had worked, my
Chemists and Druggists wool table, tempsys and u of the staff, which was inscribed, "Pre- you who saved the Wharf Company after
plotocrupla heart was too full for, thanks. It was GREAT REDUCTIONS IN sent to the Hon. Mr. Edward Osbonio tat terrible blow. These words are now of the Hongkong and Kowbon Wharf an his retirement by the European staff addresses spociully to those of the Euro- and Godown Company, Ignited, as a
pesh stuff. ad mora especially the out- token of their esteem and regard."
our staff, who through thick and thin, Prous the junior office staff Mr. Usborn
and through evil tines, worked as hard received a panoramic view of Hongkong, a blackwood table, two blackwood chair and we beutifulp.ombroidered cushion envers. The gifts were accompanied by
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as any man could possibly work. I cum- 62A, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG.
not tell you how much I have appre cind your help on these occasions. I
Hongrosz. July 20, 1912.
who has been with the Company large and gaily decorated Chinese arch amu speaking now to Mr. W ng Kam Fukharf at which the boat was mored
a Sultatés Barripdim. Two handson than I have. Mr. Wong Kum Fub is had been rected upon it being the Chinese vases and two jardinieres wen-what is called in my country one of the gifts from the Stat Perry staf,, and nature's gentlemen. '1 cusuot
onceive
mattos Farewell" and "Good-bye."
f the whinese stuff of the Wharf and Gothas any higher compliment can be past! The wharf was decorated with pot plants, Brown Coupmy sukserita-l for a ningal † to any man than to he called a gently. and the band of the German steamer
five,
silver bowl and some ivory, while
fus
Derringer which was alongside played suitable selections, Mr. Osborne shook hands with a large number of the pris cipal members of the Chinese staffs, and
of a tremendous fusillade of crackers and burbs, serted by the steam launch Albatross on which was also a party: of cracker firers."
SPORTING.
f the lightene, lamehtaen. boatswain's To Las worked for his staff. He has man of nature. He has worked hard. and head codies gave a beautiful hand quarrelled with me, he has argued with longevity, the lettering in Chinese being, side cut, but all the time hofus worked the ferry moved off to the accompaniment enthroidered silk hanging emblematic of, and he has generally turned as in- Blessing is as vast the Eastern for the good of the Wharf Company. I beas," and "Longevity is as everlasting cannot say how much we are indebted to
the Southern Mountains.**
him for the smooth working of the Wharf When Mr. Osborne arrived at half post Company, especially during the past six Mr. W. S. Brown read the following our present condition if it had not been
years, and we should not have arrived at i the next few years. Admiral Tirpitz | address-We have asker? you, to meat us affirmed that as head of the German here toulay on the eve of your departure in the Company, I thank you all very for the harmóninus working of overy 1000 Naval department he also would raise for England in order that we may convey inuch for the kind way in which you zo objection to this standard.
to you our sincero appreciation of all necupted my decision, oven when it has Herr Jagers, Minister for Foreign that you have done for us while we have been against yourselves. That is the A telegram from Salonika atates Affairs, in his first speech in the Reich-hal the privilege of working under you. true way to success. I hope you will that M, Venezelos, the Greek Premior, etag, emphasised the friendly relations Wo ask you to believe that this is so always continue to give the same mea. bas arrived thera and was welcomed existing between Germany and foreign sentiment of men who have been proud have given me. This concern is worked by the authorities and a crowd of thirty countries, especially Great Britain, and to serve under you, and who have felt men of various parts of the world, Draper, Henness
sure of support to Mr. Brown as you thousand people. In a speach the conürmed Admiral 'Tirpitz'a statement. and know that behind the chief" Europe, India and China, and I think Premier predicted that the war would
there has always been the sympathy that is an object lesson, showing how
GREEK PREMIER'S PRE- ..DICTIONS,
NO ASSISTANCE REQUIRED,
-SATISFACTORY INCREASES,
LONDON, Feb. 7.
empty expression but the heartfelt
Association Football.
UNITED SERVICE LEAGUE,
nice run
83RD COT, R.G.A. v. 88th Cor, R.G.A. Langham, Daughtrey: Frost,
Teams-83rd Cuy, R.G.A-Rossittor;
Woods, Court; Buckland, Berry, Stanley
n bite, Wetherall; Fools, Crane, Buckley, Mardle, Wooldridge 88th Coy, R.G.A-Moore;
Befarve:
kiddie, Burt, Melia. #peedily terminate in the defeat of the BRITISH TRADE IN JANUARY. hearts of a large number of us there is association, and by mutual respect, one Poole was quickly away with
Those teams turned out at Lyeman a true friend-for deep down in the good results can be obtained by mutual / Yesterday league pointe being at stake. Tarks and would be sacceeded by a
Buckley started play for 83rd Coy and Jasting peace.
the memory of many a kindness, vesful for the other. It has ever been my sim and centro bat Court headed clear and advice, and help given at times when to do the best I can not only for the Buckland put his forwards on the run. such wern moet necounty. As regards shareholders but for the employees. Burt, and Riddle, ended in Burt netting the exceptional business ability and fore-am very sorry indeed that we have had but offside nullised the point. At the Nico combination between Hennissey, The January imports show an increase sight shown by you in steering the Whart misfortunes, but I could not do or other end Buckley manoeuvred finely for A telegram from Sofa states that £5,028,827: The chief increase in the when you were first appointed Secretary are purt, and I think frotu now onwards skimmed the bar with Moore helpless, of £4.278,541 and the exports of Company from the low ebb of ite affairs I think, however, that our misfortunes position and a grand shot from the centre Se te semi-olicially denied that Sorvian imports was in cotton, which rose by to its present day prosperity, of your you will Lave prosperous times. I thank and from one of his pa-ses Wooldridge shot. rainforcements are being seat to £1,745,837. Extra cotton goods to untiring energy in the face of the muny Thrace, it being stated that the Bal. the value of £1,335.423 and coul valor obstacles that have had to be overcome. will always reunind the in England of bell and was penalised, but after
Wetheral
plied
wing with the ball, gariana do not require any дistancat £900,000 chießy account for the it is, porisps, not our place to comment the days in Kowloon, and when in the Luxciting moments the danger waa averted.
you very much for the kind gifle, which and Mogra in saving ran too far with expresion of the export trade.
upen. Sufice it to say that on looking ner in England, which is not like An eren first half ended, with the sore- „back 'on your life's work in this Colony nummer here, I shall look upon In the seond half ding dong struggle you cannot but congratulate yourself on these pifia and sit in these chairs in comfor the lead ensued. Ply went rapidly
83rd Coy, B.G. A
10. 88th Coy, B.G.A. Q. the success that has attended your efforts, fort, I shall think of you sweltering in from oud bond but both defences with- I ask you, Sir, to accept as tokens of the heat of Kowloon. (Applause) to high esteem in which, we have always
stood the attacks Twios Puola wale or
Abero.
DEATH OF A WELL-KNOWN BEEWER.
LONDON, Feb. 7. Mr. RF. Rateliff, Unionist M.P., for Burton Division, has died intestate, leaving £900,000. The deceased was director of Messrs Bust, Ratcliff, and Gratton, brawers.
THE GERMAN ARMY.
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INCREASE.
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LONDON, Feb. 7. Rentor's Berlin correspondent rele- Handscbau" that the new Army Bill graphs that it is stated by the Taegliche will. add: 90,000 man to the peace strongth of the German Army,
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hold you this table, teapoys and plots Osborno's kind references to him and his tackled and kicked Enely. Boizy and Mr. Wong suitably acknowledged Mr.ly through for the 83rd-For- but Court from the European staff, and these two work
tuis, cushion covers, and photo from.
Stanley transferred jilay and Diaper went with good elurt, "Rossiter: also and Bower Stands and vases from the ally Chinese send off from Realoon, and time bright the result-83rd Dog This occluded the indoor ceremony saved from Burt Both reanis attacked in the Junior Office staff, and this tabin, Mr. Osborne was given & charactoristio in to the end but there no Zoring employees of the Ferry Company. We which he left for Hongkong on BG. 88th Coy, R.G.A.0. wish you a plemant voyage Home and Ferry
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