WEDNESDAY, JULY 14 1915
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UNITED STATES AND GERMAN PIRATES,
THE AMERICAN NOTE.
Solam: Warning.”
Guarantees Demanded,
WASHINGTON, Junë It
The following "is the completa test of the American Note addressed to Mr. (bacard, the United States Ambassador in Earlin, in reply to the German answer to the feat American Nate regarding the sinking of the Lusitania, soya “| The Daig Thingraph "of Juna 13.
You sto instructed to deliver testually the following to the Minister of Forsign Affairs). «
In these representations on the principles of humanity the univerally wrognised voltinmagal inturnational law, and thu ancienty friendship of the tertian Batlow
The Doverünt of the United States, gamuat duit think the polution f a war zone from whics, entrat ships hars been wanted to leg away, may be made to operate as in any degree" un, abbrevia Hon of the sights ofthee of American shipmasters or American oftizens, bound cu their lawful, erraria as passengers in marchant ships of belligerent, nationality.
It doon not understand the Imperial Genena Government to question those.
rights. To understands it also to accept, blished beyond question, the pria-
AFCTIONS.
Important Auction of LAND în SWAT W. L. MOORE & CO., LTD.
ESTABLISHED 1874)
Having been: Broared with instructions, from "
The Trustee
TO LET
TO LET.
TOUR - KOOMITE FLATS IN „Rausi Road, Hawloon and MAY ROAD Hongkong with powersion on or abnos 15th Anggit Agurt-English bather and kitchen magen, bokani onid wator. Elzetzia
throughout including water carri system, a druga
of the estate of-Frank Harry Hyde (in bankruptcy) will sell by Public Auction First chase modern appointmen within their Salesrooms
TUESDAY, 10th August, 1915, stà pm precisely. That Valuable and very Desirable
PARCEL OF LAND
fa coraplines with your Excellency's request, I did not fail to transmit td my Government immediately upon their receipt your Noto of May 28- în reply to my Nota of May 15, and your supplementary Note of June 1 settingciple, that the lives of non-combatants forth the conclusion so far reached by the Imperial German Government conannot lawfully se rightfully be put iaituata in the foreign settlement of Sentow and koown, na the site of the cerning the attacks on the American stemmers Cushing and Gulflight.
jeopardy by the capture or destruction Swatow Hotel (which Hotel was recently destroyed by fire). I am now instructed by my Government to communicate the following of an unresisting merchantman, and to Particulars. The Land is held ander one Foreign and two Chinees title derds, in reply:
Tecognise the obligation, to take sufficient
The Aren of the land is 3120 superficial feet. The tinvernment of the Eaited States notes with gratification the full precaution a certain whether the sun. The North boundary measures 52 feet and is bound by property of the recognition by the Imperial German Government, in disenssing the cases of the pected merchantrak is, of fact, of belli
Etats of Direks & Co Cushing and the Gulflight, of the principle of freedom of all parts of the open gerent rationality, dis of fact, carrying seas neutral ships, and the frank willingness of the Imperial. Germen Carera-ontraband of war ander a neutral Ring ment to acknowledge and to meet its liability where the fact of an attack upon, The Government of the United States. entral ships, which bars net beru guilty of any hostile sex, by German air deems it reasonabhi to expect that the ersit or vessels of war is satisfactorily established, and the Gorrrument of Imperial German Government will adopt the United States will. in due cours. Iny before the Imperial German Govern.the mesures necciary to put these meat, us it requests, full information ceraing the attack on the steamer principles into practica with respect to Cushing
the safeguarding of American lives and Adierican slips, and asks assurances that this shall be done-(Signed) Robert] Lansing Secretary of State, ad in-
THE "FALAKA AFFAIR,
States Sincerely hopes that it will sub With regard to the sinking of the wit that evidence for consideration. stenner Falba, by which an American
Whatever may be the contactions of citizen lost his life, the Government of the Imperial German Government-re- the United States in surprised to findgarding the carriage of contraband of war the Jmperial German Goverment con- a board the Lusitania, or regarding the tending that an effort on the part of explosion of that material by a torpedo, it deed only be said that in the view of this Government, these contentious aru irrelevant to the question of the legality of the methods used by the German naval authorities in sinking the vessel.
THE Undersigned have received instrueerchantman to escape capture or secure
Hous to acl by Public Auction,
assistance alters the obligation of the officer seeking to make the capturo in respect the safety of the lives of those gn board the merchant pan, withough the
FRIDAY,
the 16th July, 1915, commencing at 9.30 p.m., at their Sales Reams, No. 8.
Dos Vœux Road, Corner 'öl
Ice Home Street,
terima."
SUBJECT TO GUARANTEES.
The Noto to Germany is couched In och moru friendly terms than it was believed would be used when Germany's unsatisfactory reply to the previous. Note President Wilson is not opposed to the was received. It has become known that
The South boundary measures 52 feet and is bound by a 15 foot road. The Fast boundary measures. 60 feet and is bounded by the Maritime The West boundary measures 60 feet and is bounded by a 16 foot road.
Customs property.
The property is in the heart of the Forsign settirment and comprises one of
the best business sites in the port. Conditions of Sale may be obtained on application to the office of this
paper or direct from THE AUCTIONEERS.
SEALED BIDS
The Auction will, as advertised, be held in Shanghai and in order to give pur. chasers non resident in Shanghai an opportunity to bid sealed offers, in SHANGHAI TABLS will be accepted, which offers will be opened in the rostrum at the time of the sale and in the presence of the Trustee
L. MOORE & CO. LTD.,
longkong, July 13, 1915....
NOTE RECEIVED IN BERLIN.
had ceased her attempt to escape involves principles of humanity which Tut the sinking of passenger ships when she was torpedoed.
These are not new circumstances, throw into the background any special idea of the investigation and diplomatis published to-day confirms the view that discussion of disputes between Germany the President is determined to give Ser They have been in the minds of states. circumstances of detail that may be Á QUANTITY OF
thought to affect the case-principles and the United States, but he feels that many every chases to put herself, in VALUABLE TEAKWOOD AND
men and saternational jurists through which to it, as the Imperial German before such a course can be agreed to accord with the practices of civilised out the development of naval warfare,: BLACKWOOD FURNITURE, de, &c, and the Government of the United States Government will be no doubt quick to some guarantee most be given that, pend warfare, and to make it as easy as possi-
As Follows:
does not understand that they have ever
recognise and acknowledge, out of the ing such discussion, the lives of Ameri-bie for the German Government to accede TEAKWOOD.-Suites,
Chesterfield been held to alter the principles of class of ordinary subjects of diplomatic caps will not be jeopardised, and that to the demands of the United States
the United States will not be required to Government. Sofas and Chairs (New), Bedroom Suites, humanity, upon which it han insisted discussion or international controversy.
Whatever may be the other facts re.Field any of her rights while the discus. Dining Room Furniture. Tollat Tables, Nothing but netaal fpreible resistance or Wardrobes, Washstands, &c., Side-boards, continued efforts to escape by fight when arding the Lusitanin the principal factsion is proceeding.
In fact, Germany's inquiescence in the Binaer Waggons, Extension Dining Tablesopired to stop for the purpose of visits that a great steamer, primarily and and Chairs, etc. etc..
an the part of a merchantman has over chiefly for the conveyance of passengers, demand that there shall be un repetition BLACKWOOD, Cabinet,
Chaira, been hold to forfait the lives of har ring more than 1,000 souls, who had of the attacks on Americans and American A Berlin" teleram states that accord. no part or lot in the conduct of the war, vessels must be secured before diplomaticing to the ning papers, President Flower Stands, Brackets, Marble-top passengers and crew.
wis torpedoed und wunk without so much negotiations on the subject can continue.. Government of the United Tabies, Card Tables, Stools, Photo Frazer,
Wilson's reply to the German Note re It is stated authoritatively that the arding the sinking of the Lusitania was nto., etc.
Statra, however, does not understand: 44 challenge or warning, and that men, that the Imperial German Government, women, and children were sent to their Moto is regarded in official circles as handed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is socking in this case to relieve itself death in eircumstances unparalleled in leaving mom in many reapets for a by fr. Checard, the American Ambas
friendly reply, but as making clear the sakr, at about one o'clock jo-day, of liability, but only intends to set forth
firm Insistence of the United States the circumstances which led the com- mander of the submarine to allow Eim- self to be hurried into the course he
LESIZANZA
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Dinner Services and Crockery Ware, Catlery, Cooking Stove, Pino by Brond. wood & Boos, Carpets and Rags, Glass and Sandry E.-P. Ware, Electric Reading Lamps, etc... and 2 Rubber Tyrod Rick has (in good conditions), AND A LARGE QUANTITY OF PONGEE. SILK TO BE SOLD IN SMALL LOTS.
Catalogues will bo imued, Terms -Cushi
Auctioneers,
604
PUBLIC AUCTION,
THE Undersigned have received instruc. tions to sell by Public Auction,
(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCBUSED),
:.
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SATURDAY,
the 17th July. 1915, at 11 a...
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Banter.
AMERICAN APPROVAL.
Americans generally approve the tone
"GRAVE RESPONSIBILITY," .. The fact that more than a hundred Government on the principles expressed American citizens were among those whin the Notes of Fub. 10 and May 15, perishe made it the duty of the Gov. State Department oficiala take sharp ernment of the Cnited States to speak issue with Mr. Bryan's interpretation t of these things. and once inore, with its contents. They declare that there. 4. Your Excellency's Note, in disease-solemn emphasis, to call the attentionogrond for the assertion that it would ing the loss of American live resulting of the Imperial German Government, to resemnarily lend to war, and that such from the sinking of the steamship these responsibility which the Gora contingency car arise only if there is Imsitania, adverts at some length to HUGHES & BOUGE,
ernment of the United States conceives repetition of the attacks on American certain information which the Imperialit has incurred in this tragio occurrence lives and vessels. Their view is that Hongkong, July 10, 1815.
German Government has received with and to the indisputable principle apon failure to secure reparation for the sink- regard to the character and out of that which that responsibility reats.
The ing of the Lusitania might mean a ressel. and your Excellency expresses Government of the United States is com-
severance of diplomatic relations, but the fear that this information has not tending for something much greater than hostilities would be precipitated only by been brought to the attention of the the mere rights of property and the warlike nots on the part of Germany. United States. It is stated that the privileges of commercs. Lonitania was undoubtedly equipped with It is contending for nothing loss masked gas that who was supplied with high and sacred than the rights of trained gunner, with special ammualaumanity which every Goverment tion, that xoo was transporting troops aoncurs itself in respecting, which no from Canada, that she was carrying cargo Government is justified in resigning on not permitted under the laws of the behalf of those under its care and au- and substance of President Wilson's ro United States to a vessel als carrying thority. Only on her actual resistance to joinder to Berlin. If anything, to passengers, and that she was serving, in capture or refusal to stop when ordered quote the New York World, it errs on virtual effect, as an auxiliary to the naval to do so for the purpose of visit could the side of moderation, and contains forces of Great Britain
have afforded the commander of the sub-nothing to justify Mr. Bryan's sorry de- A number of pairs of Lady's and Gent.'s "Fortunately, them are matters, con-marine any justification for so much assertion of the Cabinet in a moment. of Boots and Shoes, Sun Shades, Umbrellas.verning which the Government of the Raincoats, Buit Cason, Several lata House. United States is in a position to give the Putting the lives of those on board the crisis. It is argued, indeed, that the re-
(ship in jeopardy, Iroperial German Government official
joinder is not so strong as the first Note informatica. Of the facts alleged in the United States understands, the exfore Mr. Bryan's efforts to-day to win This principle, the Government of which Mr. Bryau signed, and that there- your Excellency'a Note, if true, the Govplicit instructions issued on Aug. 8, 1914, opinion to his side are all the more ernment of the United States would have by the Imperial Germsa Admiralty to lamentable. beau bound to takerofheial cognisance. its commanders, at se hare recognised neula: Fower and enforcing its national all other nations, and upon it every tru-tury to a nation that has reverted to "Performing ita recognised duty and embodied, as do the naval codes of appeal of a nation of the twentieth cen The reply to Germany's Note is the
Taws, it was its duty to see to it that velles and seaman had a right to de- the principles, and practicon of the the Lansitanis was not armed for offensive pend. It is on this. principle of hu thirteenth," says the New York Times." action, that she was not serving a manity, as well as upon the law founded The demand of the barons which ob- transport, that she did not carry cargo on this principle, that the United States tained agus Charts from King Joha prohibited by the statcies of the Cuited mast stand. States, and that, if, in fact, who was a
hamare, the demands we now make of Ger The Government of the United States many that she shall recognise the natural Davai vessel of Great Britain, she should is happy to observe that your Excellency's principles of justice and humanity, that not receive clearance as a merchantman Note loses with the Intimation that, the she shall acknowledge the laws without It performed that duty. It enforced Imperial German Government is willing..which men could enjoy no equality of its statutes with scripulons vigilance row as before, to accept the good offices - rights".** through its engularly constituted officials, of the United States in an attempt to America honestly desires to remain at
at their Sales Rooms, No. 8.
Do Youx Road, Corner of Ic Hex STREET,
hold Linen, clos
And
Knitting Machines (now), 2 Typewriters, Four Cases White and Tan Boot Dressing to be sold in small lots to suit purchasers.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers,
Terus (--Cash.
Bloogkong, July 12, 1915.
PUBLIC LUCIUUN.
599
PHE Undersigned have received instruc
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TUESDAY,
the 20th July, 1915, commanding 2.30 p.m., ai their Sales Rooms, No. 8,
Des Vreira Road, Comer
of Ion House Errect- A'QUANTITY" Or
VALUABLE TEA FW GOD- FURNITURĶ
FEINCIPALLY
NEW STOCK,
A follows
One Tupantry-covered Drawing
bean misinformed.
IERELEVANT "CONTENTIONS.
and it is able, therefore, to assure the come to an understanding with the Gor peace with Germany, and it is believed Imperial German Government that it userament of Great Britain, whereby the kete that Dr. Wilsoy rejoinder, while character and conditions of war upon the firmly phrasad in repeating Washington's If the Imperial German Government of the United States would consider it obered and the rights of humanity re ses may be changed. The Government request that International, laws shall be should deem itself to be in possession n privilege thus to serve its friends and spected, makes the path of complianer convincing evidence that the officials of the world. It stands ready at any time not steeper bat easier for Germany the Government of the United States did to convey to either Government any in Bryst, who has hitherto been des not perform those duties with thorough mation or suggestion if the other may nourred as a secret accessory of Eng- ne, the Government of the United be willing to have it convey, and gland by the German-American, nes's- cordially invites the Imperial German pupera, has suddenly become the idol ani Government to moko add of its servicen Lers of Teutonic circles. Herman Rid der of the Newyorker Staats Zeltung" The whole world is concerned, in admits to-day-that he has done grievout anything that may bring about evett, a injustice by his criticisms of this noble partial accommodation of Interests or in statesman, this humble, disciple of the say way mitigate the letters of the pre Prince of Pence
Boom Suiss, Ad "Assortment of Bedroom THE Undeigned have received natree in this way at ita convenience. Furniture. Upoltered Arm-chaira and Bofas, Carpets, Brass, and Brass-mounted Berlatende, 8 de fonida, Dinner Waggons, Extension Dining Tables and Chairs, to ale., Dinner Services, Crockery, Glass and
tims to wel? -- izga koonowy OF THE CORCIGESEO) at their Sale Rooms, No. 8, Dan Troux Hord, Corner f Ice House Street.
ELP. Wate, Cooking Stove, Cutlery, se..One Grand Piano by
sent distressing eonflict In the mean A to the immediate future Ameti time, whatever strangement may happily can, indged by what one hos and
Joko Brandwood & Sons be made between the partied to the war, reads here, are not worrying very much
pzial German Government have been man at the hem of whatever may In the opinion of the ẩm. They believe Dr. Wil
Brinemend & Sons the provocation or circumstantial justif good condition
catión. for this past sets of its cominanders
Fall Particulars from the Undersigned.at kea, the Government, of the United
One Old Blickwood Wardrobe, One One Boudoir Grand Pinno by told Fischwood Berean (Porcelain Panel) Bosida, Texpoys, Bettoon, atò Oos Piaku, Ferral pairs Lace Curtains (BKW) + gås, 1 Hewing Machine, Ono America (kar and Tobacco Uabinet. Ons American Safe sod 2 Bemington Type- wribit, Hectic Standard Lampa,
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