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WHY THE WAR WAS A YEAR LATE
NEWS 02 THE DAY.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
The Shropshire were entertained at a concert given in the R.G.A, thestra 1985 evening.
IN
The annual athletic sports of St Pant college will be held at Happy Valley on Monday, April 18, commencing at 1.30 p.m.
& Chinese engineer, log at 69 Nullah Lane, complains that during the the night he hail, stolen from his toow articles of clothing worth about $11.,
the terms of the Triple Alliance to |aid Austria and Germany in the case of a defensive war, stated that he sent the following instructions to the Italian Foreign Minister: "I re- plied: Austria acts
against Servin it is evident that a casts foederis is not established. It is not a case of defence, because no one thinks of attacking Austria, It is We have received from Br &. Fong. necessary that Austria should be in photographer, Queen's Road Central, formed of this in the most fathinlecies of very good photographs) taken as manner, and Germany must be arged recent inspection of the Special Polics to take action to turn Austria from Rarve by H.E, the Governor. this very dangerous adventare." "
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a conlie, who was found to be plying for hire with an anlicensed sickuba, was charged this morning bafors Mr. Wood and Bned 83. The evidence showed that the dofundant had offered a tribe to the constable. He was in consequence faed
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SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1915.
HONGKONG GYMKHANA OCCASIONAL NOTES.
CLUB.
Colonal Chapman's denunciation of the aligable man of Hongkong who have yet To-day week the fast,Ogmkhana et done nothing to prepare themselves to the season will be held at the Hongkong called forth a storm of diversa comment.
smist in the defence of the Colony bag- Jockey Club, enclosure and courie at Many there are, both inside and outsida Happy Valley. The entries—as publish, the ranks of the local auxiliary furers, who the other day-are very antisfactory, consider that the attack whe uncalled for but several of the candidatos are and unjustided ; while a large "number, reported to bo" under the weather."
Among those should be included Dun-
BOW
probably sonstituted solely of Volunteers, Resorrow and Special Police, think that the Commanding Officer gave the slackers robin which, though he galloped this no more than they deserve. A good deal morning, was distinctly dicks while of ink has been expected in publicly member of the consulting committee, Mesars R. Shewan, J. & Young. 35. trotting on the course; The Duke Duhlia disqusing the matter, but probably few opinious have been altered by the archange Figusirodo, D. A. Cordeiro, Klinck, Alverstoke, late Welsh Chiat; nod flags of views. At any rate reoruiting for the A. Keating. **** W. Hornby, Bo Fook, Lo Gem. This brings the Stakes Pro-Auxiliary forces does not seem to have beste- Shin, N. Y. A. Croucher, J. Metubbin, balles down to Ave, Maybey, Irish affected. HLR. B. Hancock, J. W. Taylor,
10% on
W
P. M. N. da Silva. W. E. Van Eps, Chief, Roman Chief, Sunlight and Cai.
Colonel Chapman'danunciation may have H. Humphreys, G. C. Moron, Dr. J. H. tallan: though the last mentioned I Saunders; and A. 2 1. Shields, secretary: think should be started, as he would have been a little too wide; but there is no dumbs
Chairman sald:-The
is was intended; a good many of the polt and lost most cumora chanco, in the mile rice for Subs.tabas fondled the purpoes for which amount carried forward from last year The favourite as present is Ronin Chief genuine sinchers seem to have mairmed alter allowing for depreciation as per and with Mr. Sedgwick an his pilot ho is under the verbal chastisement, even if i
has 1 not baû the silent of casing them to Articles of association,
bound to be in the picture ahealist. People resent being told of their Chisgehow, donation to the Prince of faith, provided he keeps as it as he is shortcomings, of use, and they are Wales Fund etc. is 8315, 716.27 which wa
ab pensent and is not over.trained. recommand should be dealt with as
generally the more restful, and the more Öt the other rice in ler decidedly rash Joenserned to make out a goud case fur- follows:-
to make comments on the several candi- themselves, when they realise the nation of datas' chances a pressant, but in an issue the accusations directed against them. sarly next week I hope to give some in-
While no excuse in the world can justify. dication of their respective marita Let
a man who is genuinely able to train bin in the arts of arise from abstaining at the ... it suffice for the space to times of most of the gallops performed present time, there will is something this morning. It should be mentioned to be said for some of the man-included that the sand track only was used and in the Colonel's remarks because they were not specificially oxcluded -nhỏ nực still at the going was heavy.
this latu period. I the war, not in uniform, Castellan, owner, 14, 47, 1:26:2, 2.04, or boating arms. Several who volunteered 241.3, 3.16.1, 3.48.4; last 32.3. for active service quits early but were re- Thurleston, owner, 1 mile Inst 1, 88.2.jected on account of more or less trifing 1.12, 1.40; last 31.
defects, a au chagrined by their inability to get to the actual scene of hostilities that,
quote the
Shabrang, Seth, 14, 47, 1.27, 3.04.3. 2.43.9, 3.18.3, 4.52.1; last 4 33.3.
Baroda Chief, boy, 1 mile, 41.3, 1.10, 1.53.4.2.25; last † 31.1.
Dunrobin, Hickman, 1 mile, 09, 1.16,8,
1.50, 3:23: last & 3.
Irish Chief, boy (1), and "Sottish Chief, Gegg (2), 1 tile, 2.19.3; last *34.3.
Tu commenting upon this the Italian The under-mentionel bave joined the paper generally consider that the war HR. Valunteer Corps -Sapper W, G.
To the writing off Deep Water is des to a long-standing Austro-Moines to Nagineer ompany: Private J. German understanding, and the Rome V. Dan Right Section M.G.Candy buildings and machinery...810,000
To paying dividend of 50 Messaggero sags: Even if the Biler E. Key to Right Section M. G. C. canca pe bare ...
...200,000.-- Archduke Franz Ferdinand had not
leaving a balance of $106.718.97 to be been assastiated, we can now athrin The saunegment is made that "The carried forward to the credit of next year's thint Austrin would have found an-Grotempnes will re-appear at the Theatre GLA
There is an item in the profit and loss other pretext for attacking Servia and Royan the 3rd, 24th, and 8th inst-account which sharabolders way wish plunging Earape into a general war." prior to pay on to Manila Soma dew explained, namely interest and exchange
Writing in his owu organ, the Paris and clerer items will be added to their 280.149.93 less possible loss in
in exchange oa Yan fized deposit $20,000. leaving a Rosegood, Saturday, April 10, 1918. Petit Journal, M. Pichon, ex-Foreign very successful tour in North redit balagen of 810,149,93 in the 1914
aming entertainment. The "Grotasques" Minister of France, said he was in a Cains and Japan
accounts. In March 1914, we transferred the entivslantul Fen375,000, to Yokohama and position to confirm Signor Giolitti's statements from his own knowledge.
placed is on fixed deposit for twelve months at five per cent interest, and in December The Echo de Paris fays the blame
1914 we settled exchange for the return of squarely upon Germany: It is
the money when the deposit.man out at a certain that she had decided before-
ate which are profit of $30,700.81 exclusive of interest. In view of the better hand, in July last, to set Europe
interest obsinable in Japan and the money Tax fact, as clearly indicated in to-ablaze; for if she had wished to
not being immediately required the deposit day's telegrams, that Italy is at last preserve peace the schemes of Austria
a farther 825 or a month's imprisonment.
was subsequently renewed for another year really about to enter the European 1914 than they were in 1013"
would have been no more realized in
and exchange fixed for reconversion into The mean temperature last month was HIGH-CLASS TAILORS conflict makes cent revelations as
The Paris Matin says: "We have 61.9, according to the Royal Observatory to this gigantic upheaval particularly been told of the spontaneous out-report. The twelfth was the hottest day intero ting. We learn that hidden break of anger caused in July, 1914, with shade reading of 77.7 degrees Fahr. Only 2.610 inches of rain fell away from the eyes of this generation, by the Sefero assassinations as an during the month at Kowloon. The fall excuse for the Austrian plans of at the Botanical Gardens 3.73in. on 19 the real cause of the war probably agression against Servia; whereas days, at the Matilda Hospital, Mount Ties tar deeper than the quarrel berlin August, 1013, this aggressire Kallett. 234in. on 0 days, and at the currency me to-day's rate the transactiba last 31.2. tween Austria and Servis, which attitude had already been decided Police Station, Taipo, 3.24in, on 10 days. was the immediate cause of the upon. Signor Giolitti's revelation is conflict. Unquestionable there can
a cruel and irrefutable denial of the | Austrian Government's diplomacy." he 10 doubt about that. We
In England the case is still further tion Machine Gen Company is presented kong the period ander review our sales 2.28, 3.01; last 05 have always hell that the envy and elaborated in the London Spectator, with a silver rose bow! by his comrades on the ambition of the Germans; misled and runa thus: "The finished the occasion of his marriage to-day. Capt. by the arrogant Prussians, is the true picture conveys to us something Armstrong, commanding the Left Section, more than the origins of the present the sacribers and bimself expressed the reade the presentation, and on behalf of cause of the upheavni, and that for
war. It provides an explanation of Company's hearty wishes for his future years the Germans were preparing for the second Balkan War. Every one happiness. Lieut. Rees was also present The German papers ignore remembers that when the Balkan at the presentation. The rose bowl is of Allies had successfully defeated handsome design, mounted on a delicately Turkey, Balgaria turned without
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THE DIARY.
MEMOS. FOR TO-DAY.
**Milestones" at the Theatre Royal,
Yon in March 1935...
By the end of the financial year exchange i had advanced and part of last year's profit was thereby ofeet, so it was decided to debit 1014account with a substantial provision for Bay farshur
namely 920,000-although rise, the actual diference at that time was only £9,800. If reconverted into Bongkong
would show a defcit for 1915 of 820,110,31 just about the amount we have pro vided for, but as the deposit will Bet As the Volunteer Headquarters last require to be dealt with until March evening, Private Fletcher of the Laft Sac-1918, it is to be hoped that another favourable opportunity of buying Hong. dollars will arrive before that time.
carved, blackwood stand. The gift was
in
and the
Sunlight, owner, 1 prile, 38, 1.14, 1.40, 2.20.2 Test 81.2.
Kukri. Seth, 14, 41, 1.18.3, 1.53 9.29.2, 3.04.2, 3.87; last + 92.3.
Soldier, Boyd, 1 mile last †, 35, 1.00.2;
Mascotte, Ghd, 13, 35, 1.09, 143, 2.1.3, 2.55.3; last † 32.
Wild Cat Forbes (1), and Lorenzo. Hickman (2), 1 mile, -, 1.15.3, 1.49.4. 2.214; last 4 33.
Lucky Gem, Knoll, 1, 43, 1.13, 1.50,
Maybey, Seth, 1, 45.3, 1.28, 2.00, 2.42. 3.18, 3.50.3; luat ± 32.3. 1.13.2, 2.18; last † 12.3..
Tinker, Knoll. 1. mile, 35.2, 1.10.3
DOCILE RAIL.
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arguing that if they are not good enough to fight in France, they are not good enough. for service in Hongkong, they refuse to onlist for duties in the Colony.
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Their standpoint is quite a mistaken ons, course, but it is hard to break down the barrior which disappointment has erected, A man who could not stand the rigours of a winter campaign in Franca by rekson af some slight weakness
which exposure would be likely to accentuate, might rearon. ably perform the duties required of tha"- Hongkong Farrison, and take a hand in the Colony's defence, if the necessity— | which seems remote at present, should arise.
There is something to he said too, tor" the abstention, at «eme kaeda” of businem » hours whose statis are depleted by the military calls made upon them, though doubtless even they would be the batter for koowing how to handle a ride and obey words of command. If anything untoward ever occurred here the genuine. slackera' consciences would be their own secusers,
recent speech of an Italian ex-Premier ia which it is alleged that the war warning on her former co-operators, briefly acknowledged by Private Fletcher.competitura bare luand dificulty in LEAVING THE COLONY blinds, the
would have occurred in 1913 had not Servia and Greece, and, in what Italy refused to join Austria and seemed an unparalleled act of mad-
HONGKONG WEDDING.
"senf. · The bride, who is the only daughter
increased considerably and although prices ware lower than thoed ruling in 1915 cur lower cost of production enabled us to statement of account. The outbreak of arrive at the improved results shown in the war chased a temporary dislocation, but enquiries are now normal again, excellent shipping facilities, which we sajoy Hongkong bays enabled us to supply markets" which lens favourably situated catering for. But tonnage is now getting scarcer and freight rates bave beer ad vanced in some directions and in
view of
NEW REGULATIONS. brisk demand for cement the prospects of * good
following new regulations, are God adequate freight прасе. The gazetted":" Germad cement has resulted in enquries must obtain permits at the Central Fulica stoppage of the export of Belgian sod All Indians desiring to leave the Culosy reaching us from countries where we are Station and should apply at least 24 hours hitherto doce very little business and we before the time of intendel departars hope the present scarcity of steamers will Such applications must be made personally net prevent us reaping the benefit of the between the hours of 9 m. and 4 p.m. extra demand. We are still getting re- daily.
ular supplies of limestone from Tonkin' and the cost laid down here has been greatly reduced by the successful working of our steamet which considering what we
Servia then. His apeech is a new the sword territory which, wns at the marriage was solemnised of Miss Jean year are mainly dependant on being ! ness, tried to take from them with At Union Church this morning the addition to the flood of multi-coloured moment in their occupation. We cat Chalm MacGregor, and Bit John books in which the various Govern now fairly form the deduction that Cumming Fletcher, of Queen's Colles ments tell in minute detail the Bulgaria, who had been in the con of the Iste Alessades Mac3regor, of Cand sequence of events leading to actual fidence of Austria as regards Balkanlariff, Glasgow, and of Birs H. Jack, of affairs, did not doubt that Austria Peterhead, arrived from Scotland yester. hostilities, but do not give us any would fall upou Servis; in accordance day. The bridegroom is the eldest son of real enlightenment on the deeper and with the plan which has just been John Fletcher, of Ibrox, Chiasgow.
A number of the bridegroom's friends ab more weighty causes which impelled sclosed.
tauded the sacrico, at which the Rev. J. Kirk Baconachie, patr
of the church,
The bride wa
"Once again we must draw atten-
The
9 p.m.-Cnteret in aid of the Belgian nations of Farope to the confict. On | sion to "the persistence of the Bis- officiated attended by the Misses save in freight, has proved to be a good wishes to leave.
Relief Fund at the Catholic Uzico, China Road.
MEMOS. FOR MONDAY.
.5.3 p.m.-8. Pauli College Sports at
Rice Couto.
**Bira. Dot" at the Theatre loyal,
General Memoranda.
-Tumoay, April 12-
unanimous insistence, have followed morally wrong must be made, by the Dolly Haynes as bridesmaids, investment. The embargo on the export
The London Timer considers that
members of the staff of Queen's College, and
J
BOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Lieut. Col. Gordon Hall, R.A.M.C., bas been promoted Colonel.
so far all endeavours to gas payment. of
the German side, the press, with marckian tradition that what is
B. Haynes as matron of honour the Kaiser's lead and have consistent-manipulation of some fortunate Capt. &. S. Malcein gave her away; and 2.3) p.m.-Auction of Teakwood and ly spoken of "this war that was accident, to appear morally right. Mr. A.A. Fyfe, CA, was best mas.
The way in which the murder of the
A large number of guasts, iccluding Blackwood Farniture at Mersen. I forced upon us!" The Russian prassi Archidoke was used was a repetition, the Left Section Machine Gun Co, H.K.V.R. JERNO Our contractors will be able to bring Baghes and Hough'. 5.50 p-Orgo Recital at St. John'savers with equal vigour that Germany in another form, of the fabification who made the bridegroom & prezentation
Cathedral,
was anxious for war, and the "Novogo of the Ems telegram. The plot Testerday, attended the reaction at the Vremyn," the semi-official Petrograd against Servia, we repeat, was an old King Edward Hotel. Mr and Mrs Fletcher plot, and if it had not been attached loft by the afternoon steamer for Blacao, organ, recently published a telegram to the Archduke's name some other
where they will spend their honeymoon. sent by the Tear to the Kaiser, prior incident wond, sooner or later, Inve to the rupture of Russo-German been found as an excuse. The will relations, offering to submit all for a European war was there." points in dispute between the two these revelations justify Italy in countries to arbitration at The Hague. retiring from the Triple Alliance: The Petrograd organ charges the Ger. The defence of Italy's position is 2 p.m.-Auction of Hoarehold Furni
mau Government with suppressing this complete. Signor Salandra has but ture at Yalin," & The Peak. When Knights xere Bold at the telegrain and omnitting it from the followed the precedent set by his Theatre Royal.
predecessor and adopted a construc White Book in order to suggest that tion of the Triple Alliance which the today for E gland by the "Oriental," Ruesis was the aggressive party: other members state to be correct. Be The ficial "Allgemeine Zeitang und his colleagues considered" the
Capt. Wethorell, who was in command of replies in true German style that clauses of the treaties. They came to the river steamer Tal Oo when she was
only important documents'
the same conclusions as Signor Giolitti pirited and burnt, has been commissioned and the Marquis di San Giuliano, Lieut. RN.R., and posted to B... given. It also adds: "The Emperor crupalons examination of the Marco. Nicholas's telegram was not consider letter and spirit of
these agres- ed important because on the sante nents and the engnizance they had
Mr. C. L. Williams, Americas Consulat of the origins and the manifest ends Nanking, has resigned his post and expect
Diplomacy" at the Theatre Royal. WEBAT, Aprit 14;~
Thursday, April 15-
Radion" at the Theatre Rayal.
2
Txvas, 16, Fai, 16 & Sat. April 17:- 2.30 pm.-acting of Antique Chinens
Darion at Mears, Hoghez Bough's
Pamar, April 16:-
aud
5.15pm-crore in aid of the Trince of Walus Fand by Sir Charles Eliot.. B.C..G.. in the City Ball. Nobody's Daughter' at the Theatró
Roy
SATURDAY, April 17:-
Monday, April 19-
Ngon.-H.. Schools Athletic Sports,
Emosy, April 23-
St. George's Day.
were
reinze
SPORTING.
· Interport Rifs Match.
In view of the recent disturbances in
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The approach of the web season is an opportune time to call attention to certain shortcomings of the public chair coolies, to which a correspondert has directed the writer'« notice." The..complaint is' that a large imajoritym of these necessary Conroy. ancos are totally devoid of covers or side journey beesquence being that often fine weather often ende in the drenching of the unfortunate fare. There are probably regulations covered. by the licenco providing that every chair shall be properly equipped in these respects at all times; but if there be any they are
publia: interest to be taken up by the more honoured in the breach than the
palice, who are the inspecting authorities, and if the law is being bioken à fer prosecutions would remove the cause of complaint.
oʻservance. The matter is of sufficient
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Reference to the loanty enjoyed by a particular member of the Volunteer Re- serve, who laid his head to rest on a nicely frilled pillow at Headquarters, Kennedy: Road" still more generally known as the German Club, has led a correspondent to break into verse: The poems, part of which shall be quoted, tells of a man who applied to the American Consal for a pillow similar.. ly adorned. Why he went to so unusna) a quarter, and not to ous of the storis, we.
to
e not told. But apparently bis journey
the comaniate was
was quite satisfactor, though, 45 it later turned out, the luxurious one might have spared himself the trouble. The reason is that explained :—
"Did he put it in his
· bed
To rest his weary, sching head ? No; he couldn't brave the laugh, And all the kindly
chaff
That it would bring.
This soft and downy thing."
So the pampered warrior contented him self withthe bird, bolster—like affair, stuffed with straw, which the military authorities. Trovided, though, he failed to keep his
Ketrat
THE WATER SUPPLY,
In almost every town at home in which Territorials or troops of the new aimise Level and Storage of water in reservoirs have been billoted arrangements have been
on the 1st April, 1915 pers
CITY AND MILL DISTRICT WATER WORKS ZETEC 11014
Overton
193A
Fremos ff below 18.0in below overtow
am byth
The following particular will b requiredName, age, father's name, csats, village, district, height, occupation name of steamer, or train by which applicant No person shall board or loare any from Kwangtang bas vessel which has been ordered by an of limestone
Parently been removed, as a certain examining officer to buist the police lag quantity has actually been delivered, but until the reseel has been boarded and this has been on a meagre scale. We hope † examined by the Folics. that with the forthcoming high stor forward adequate supplies. We regret that dar claim for compensation for the fores Fustained through the action of the Canton
Jime Officials is stopping our supplies of stone bars proved fruitless. The matter has been kept continually before. Hi Majesty's Consul General in Canton, and Singapore and the consequent uncertainty the Hongkorg Government, and has ben of their being able to carry out any referred to His Majesty's Minister starrangements they might make for the Peking and the Secretary of State for the match, it has been mutually agred by alt Colonies, and we intend to press ti
the claim Parts concerned that the match will not antil some compensation is obtained. I take place this year.. M. B. F. White returned to the Colony to believe, that British interests and are of
appears incredible, and I personally to-day from Home.
this Colony's landing industries, ra bo karmased with
Fith impurity, and with
from Pev. C., Bir. od Mir Hogs left out redress being "obtainable
the parties responsible. ImAY BAY
that wo have all along exphasized the fact that we have no which to embarras the Chinese
made by specially appointed committes for Gavarement by insisting on a cash pay.
their entertainment. In this good work We are prepared to consider any ent
people of all classes have feat assistance, form of Bottlewens by which sa recoup varselves for the very serious loss sustain
and the lead ban in many cases beam takunt by the local municipal anthority. Away ed. There is a regrettable Ices on working
fiatn the social circles to which they have at Deep Water Bay of $2,979.54 whior, theone wow! 21 21 in east of them been accustom d. the men however, was unavoidable owing to the Tam Intermediate 44
tein. below nwariow.1916, 1 to below orotaiorally bad that their spare time hangs iccreased cost of fuel and decreased sales yakalut 17 it, zlo
28th Iio. halese cheioheavily, and if no suitable relaxation dusing the second part of the year.
For
afforded, the coliness of the barrack- several months the factory was stopped and below 23 10 m below rowroom life" is apt to affect
ratlook. In a place like Hoogkong there. We have been obliged to increase our Tam ofs better demand we arenow runningagain.
ja even more need than in England for the::. 140.40 provision of what may for want of a better prices and hope our local enatomers will rtan Bywa
23 term be called a social atmosphere, to take five a full suppors in view of the con- fokfulam
17.85 the place of that from which the man bare renience at having an industry of the land Wong Brel Cog
been removed. Many of the Territorials in the Colony. We have no dibculty in
Total
140.45 who arrived this week gave up good, posis there is difficulty in securing I producing reliable goods at a fair price but
Consumption of water in the Citytions to respond to their country's call; but markets custos on plant working and Bill District in millions of gallons whatever their station in life it in up to
Hongkong tu
to make their stay so pleasant, economical output. As the result of the during the month of March 1915.
a pressible, for they are doing the Empire's competition of the. Canton Cement Works we have been obliged to reduce our local stimated population 137.1543.98 .... m. E.. selling price, but as we can maintain the consumption yer bendi 168:
So far one has not beard that any stop prescut low rates indefinitely we have Do reason to fear the ultimate result of
direction, indicated. the Intermittent apply by Kider Mains in has been taken in the struggle. On the whole I think I may sesy Rider Mais districts during March 1014 Their welcoms war of recessity a cold one. movements of troops is not noised about, But in the next few months Hongkong Company for the year are encouraging March 1915.
will have ample opportunity of stoning.
Boa Derriz... Overton. Outro
Incomes will Bod that in Hongkong STOKÁGN IN MILLION AND BREIKALA GELTONE. their Army pay won't go very fax, NDË it should be Colony's business Kowlina Omvitation Į
to rea thist at least thay ball get their Bestrale Consumption of water in Engloon to working under the guidance of the officers entertainment free public committee, millions of decimale gallone daring the of the battalion, would probably meet the month of March 1015.
Conmuaytions Chess
popuiston Gotion per
_below owform, an
? los ave
STOKĄON IN MILLIONS AND DECIMALS WALLGER,
JDIL 150.74
Stem Intarioasiale · mom
LIT
11.88
1925.
1.60
$681 619 gallons
Choir
· THE EDWARD DISPENSARY Rome Tribuna, a semi: official organ fully oppose. Alter nearly pine delegator, has gone to Shanghai by the P. that the propects far the working of this Constant supply In all districts during for at a time like the present, news of the i
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day Russia mobilized thirteen army of the conflict' satisfied them that ed to leave there an April G... It is under charges reduced to a rainimum, but in view i corps against Austria." The German Italy was under un obligation to take stood that Mr. Williams will reside in Fek- press have been silent on the subject part in the struggle."
ing and engage in the banking business. er **What the Butler Saw" at the Theatre of ex Premier Giolitti's speech before
There can be no doubt that Ger- Royal.
Mr. E. N. Entor, of the indoor staff of the Italian Chamber which, the many had been preparing for war
with France and Russia and, even the Chinese Customs, has been granted a Roman
papers claim, proved that this tually, with England. The Germans, commission in the 9th Batt. (Ulster Divi- war was planned by Germany and with colossal conceit had deluded sina Royal Irish Fusiliers, with which be Austria two years ago and that the themselves that their "Kaltur" was has already served three months as a marder of the Archduke Franz Fer-what the rest of Europe needed most private. dand merely formed a convenient leved that their Army was invincible!
and, must get willy silly. They be
The Bishop of Victoria, accompanied by excuse. Signor Giolitti's words and in stort, themselves the salt of the Archdeacon of Hongkong, the Rev. appear in a verbatim report in the the Earth, whom none could success-4.1. Blanchet, and several Chinese anths of war they have not yet and O. Mall Malta" in order to sitond In addressing the Italian Parliament completely conquered Belgium, one the Triennial Sy5od of the Chung Wa has been proposed and seconded 1 shall he
After the adoption of the report and w/ch. *_* KOWLOGE WARKE WORKS LEVEL. i he said: "On August 9, 1913, the of the smallest of European nations; Sheng Kung Bei (Chinese Church) which happy to Rourer to the beat of my ability Kowloon Gravita. 10ft. Bin, below 511, 1912. below for this. The men who have no private
Marquis di San Giuliano, then For and, even worse for them, they are commenter on Wednesday next. The any questions which shareholders may with
to ant eign Minister, sent me the following being gradually defeated by the Bishop expects to be away about a adoption of the report and accounta GREAT REDUCTIONS IN telegram Austria has communicat-
proposed by the Chairman, seconded by Mr R. Shewan, and unanimously PRICES
fed to us and to Germany her faten-
agreed to
On the motion of Mr Porte, ascunded tion of neting against Servin and
by Mr Ho Font, Sie Paul Chater and Mon dennes such action as defensive, The financial Alstomont fesund by the YOUR boy is always getting scratched Brandale were appointed to memberi "hoping to establish in regard to the Colant Tressure for the month" of Igor eute bruised. Beesuse those ship of the Consulting Committee.
January shows that on December of thers wounds have holed all right is no eignfz Homby proposed, Mr Kinok regard, as inapplicable. I ani cu Ardosnting to 82,910,473,517 the revenue berlain's Prin Balm and see that overy A. OD. Gourdia and F. Maitland again from January 1 to 31, was 8987,205.41 and injury is cared for immediately. You be auditom to the Company as romunst- deavouring to arrange with Germany the expend £46855,0.20, the crit cu get nothing better, and bicol poised ton of 8300 each
The Chairman, announced that dividend for joint efforts to be made to prevent balance last day of the month being is to dangerous disease to risk. For
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