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RIL 8. ABDEALLI having retired
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WANTED,
M from our firm his interest therein FURNISHED HOUSE or FLAT,
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TYEBKHAN the remaining partners,
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(În Liquidation).
REDITORS are required to send in their Claims against the above to the Undersigned, St. George's Building, Chater Road, on or before FRIDAY the 30th June, 1918
SHEWAN, TUMES & CO.
Liquidators
Hongkong, May 31, 1916.
.703
A. S. WATSON & CO, LIMITED.
NOTICE is hereby given that the
HIRTY FIRST
ANNUAL ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Company (since its registration) will be held at the Hongkong Hotel Hung kong, on FRIDAY, the 5th slay of June. 1916, at Noos for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers together with a Statement of Accoutits to the 31st December, 1915.
The Register of Shares of the Company will be CLOSED from TIESUAL. the 6th June to SATURDAY, 1th June, 1916 both days inclusive, thuring which period no Transfer of Shares can be Registered.
JOHN D. HUMPHRETS & SON,
General Managers. Hongkong, May 31, 2018
SILIMPOPON (SEBATTIK)
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THE Uz farsigned having been appointed COAL CO., LTD., are prepared to queta prices for best quality SILIMPOPON COAL trimmed into Dunkera at SEBAT TIK or SANDAKAN (British North Borneo
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THE CHINA MAIL.
THE WAR.
(Continued from Page 5.)
SUNDAY'S TEELGRAMS,-
[FORMIS, OFFICE TELEGRAMS]
COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE THE VERDUN STRUGGLE.
COMPANY, LIMITED).
REDWIN LESTER GILBERT
MARNOLD has been appointed from
the 1st June, 1018 Local Manager in Hongkong of the boys Company in phase of MR. PERCY TESTER, resigned, W. H. TRENCHARD DAVIS,
Manager for China,
Shanghai Hongkong, June 1, 1015.
WANTED.
Laynos, June 1.
The battle of Verdun continues. When the Germuns took Cumieres village, experts predicted the French would fall back to the main defences ́n the west bank of the River Meuse, 71 Bitherto, though the Germans have lamehed three attack on a Arge scale they have not succeeded in driving the French from their ad-
BY an EXPERIENCED and raced position on Deadman Ridge.
EXPORT MAN position in any Mercantile Firm, capable of managing a The losses of the Germans have been department, connoisseur of practically
The French all Chinese produce, able to introduce again very heavy.
connected with losses, except en one day when the Germans claimed & considerable capture of prisoners, has not been heavy,
extensive businesses, Italy, Russia, United Kingdoms, Sweden and Norway, North and South America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand produce buyers.
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XYZ C/o 'Chisa Man' Offica Hongkong May 31, 1918
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NEW REGAL
The Germans brought up two divi- sions from the British front, besides 706 other troops from reserves. "
DOUBLE RECORDS.
(Bautor's Service to the China-Mall.)
FURTHER ENEMY ASSAULTS,
PARIS, June 2.. To-day's communique says:--There (Ave Maria (Gounod) Violin Solo was a most violent bombardment on the 6218 Melody in .......... "whole front at Verdur. On the right 5239/Baby's Lullaby... Beli
of the Meuse the battle continued to Can't Stop To-day... Xylophone,
vary with extriran stubbornness on the Watchman,
whole front from Thisumont Farm as far as Damloup
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At Bebattik Steamers are berthed along-
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THE BRITISH FRONT.
TRENCHES PENETRATED.
SIRART FIGHTING IN YPRES
SALIENT.
Lesros, June 3. General Sir Douglas Linig, in a cont unique, says Sharp fighting occurred in the pres antient today on a front
[FOREIGN OFFICE TELEGRAMS)
MONUẤY, JUNE 5, 1916
THE AUSTRIAN OFFENSIVE
LONDON, June 1.
The Austrian offensive in Trentino shows slight pause, but this is believed to be due to the necessity for the Austriand to bring up heavy
artillery. Curiously enough, the Austrians have been most successful in the most difficult region, namely, the mountainous country between the two valleys of Brenta
INTIMATIONS
YOUR EYES
and Adige, along which their twD SHOULD NOT BE NEGLECTEL #ings are attacking.
The Times Military Correspon- At the first symptom dent, Colonel Repington, explains of eye strain you should that it is probable that the limited consult us.
Trentino communications were 'first
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reserved for launching a central eyes soientifically and fit atmok A central attack proving glasses to individual re- unes pectedly successful, the wing quirements. attacks, especially the left wing, were left considerably · bebind, The Italians in the centre are now bheir to the main line defences, namely two groups of fortifications. |85 Amiem and Asiago respectively. During the fortnight that has elapsed since the beginning of the offensive great numbers of
been rushed upcements have
It is believed
that it has not been found neces sary to wanken for this purpose the atrength of the Isonzo army Colonel Repington still belleres the Austrians BULGARIAN MUNITION DEPOT launch a second attack from
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Isonzo, where they have twenty-three- SALONIKA, June 2 divisions, without withdrawing ony An aeroplane raid on Porto Lagos divisions from their Russium front. caused an explosion in a Bulgarian So far, no Isonzo" attack has munition depot.
materialised. (Router's Service to the China Mail.) TAKASHIMA, OOHL MUTARE,
BRITISH ADYANĠE IN EAST AFRICA.
The
LONDON, June 3. South of Fort de Dopaumont the Germana penetrate the southern part of 3,000 yards between Hooge and ton of Nikocheni, mentioned in a mes General Smuts reports that the post of Caillette Woxl, and reached Yaux the Ypres Comincs railway. The Read, but all his attacks, in the region Germans opened an intense and sustaiage on the 31st May, was assaulted of Vaux and Damloup were broken,ed bombardment at 9.15am, extending Fand carried on the 30th May with slight with the heaviest losses.
along the above-mentioned front and las
enemy retreated from On the left of the Mense we advanced to the area behind Their infantry Nkomazi station, blowing up a bridge, 100 metros in the enemy's communicattneked at noon, and succeeded in and leaving a train in our hands.
Our columns are continuing to mul tion trenches south of Caurettes Wood, penetrating our front treaches at several between which and the village of points, but were repulsed elsewhere.vance,
The enemy's artillery, slackened at 6.30, p.m. Fighting, continues in this locality.
Cumieres an enemy attack was stopper
by our fire before it conlil dehoch.
Our air squadrons scattered an enemy aquadron attempting to re-bomb Bar-le- Duc. A Fokker and another enemy machine were felleck
FURIOUS FIGHTING AND "ENORMOUS "LOSSES..
We explored mines on Vimy Ridge last night, and, with the combination of the artillery, penetrated the German trenches at a few points Our infantry aubsequently withdrow.
The German communique's assertion that strong English forces were repulsed at this point is incorrect.
Pattis, June 3.
There was much serial work in the The evening commuvipie says:-On the left bank of the Meuse both artil-clear weather that prevailed yesterday, lerics were most active in the sector of An enemy machine was brought down Hill 304 and between Mort Homme and after a fight in the air, and was burned the Mouse."
by artillery fire. Another was driven down and damaged. One of our balloons was driven by the wind into the enemy lines, but the occupants landed in our finca by parachutes.
The Germans, on the right hank, at tempted between Vaux Fond and Dam- loup village a powerful offensive, which continued all day. Continual attack with compact massce succedel cach | other, but the magilicënt resistance of
our troops held the upper hand.
West of Fort do. Vaux, our counter- [attacks, replying to every German attack, prevented any enony progrcan. The fighting in frout of Fort de Vaux, which the Germans sought to capture at all costs, attained unprecedented fury, Assaulting columns were mown down by our guns and machine-ins and suffered enormous losses. "Enemy masca seut up as reinforcements were caught by the fire of our heavy batteries and were thrown back in disorder towards Dieppe
THE ITALIAN FRONT.
.GREAT.AUSTRIAN EFFORTS.
BATTLE BECOMING MORE DESPERATE.
ROME, June 3
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AMERICA'S NAVY.
AEIG PROGRAMME OF *CONSTRUCTION:
WASHINGTON, June 3, The Naval Appropriation. Bill, which has passed the House, authorises the construction of five little cruisers, four scout cruisers, ten destroyers, 30 sab: marines, and 130 aeroplanes.
MR. CHURCHILL-REVERTS TO RANK OF MAJOR.
LONDON, June 3. The Gazelle announces that Major Churchill relinquishes his temporary Lieut-Coloneley or ceasing to command
Battalion of the Scots. Fualliers.
BRAZIL'S COTTON SUPPLY.
RIO DE JANEIRO, June 3. President Wenezala: Braz opened the Catton Congress, the object of which | is to take measures with a view to enabling Brazil to supply the world's cotton. marketa.
LIEUT, GENERAL
KING'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS.
LONDON, June 2 The following are include in the Birthday Honours hist
ORDER OF MERIT. Mr. A. J. Balfour, First Lort of the Admiralty.
VISCOUNTY. Lord Rending, the Lord Chief Justice
PEERAGES.
These include Mr. George Coats, the thread manufacturer: the Rt. Hon. Sir Savile Crossley, and the Rt. Hon. | Sir Arthur. Nicholson Permanent Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs).
PRIVY COUNCILTORS.
Dr. C. Addison, JLP. (L.).
Mr. C. W. Bowernuun, M.P. (Lab.)
· Mr. J. A. M. Maedonald, M.R. (Fal
kirk, Ly
Mr. F. B., Mildway, MP. (U.)) Sir H. G. Farker, M.P. (E.) Si II. S. Samuel, M.P. (U.)
G.C...G.
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Sir Cecil Spring Rice, H.M. Minister SINGAPORE: Messrs Borneo Co. to Washington
HARONETCIES.
Sir W. M. Aithio, M.P. (who is the Canadian representative in France.)
Mr. A: P. Du Cros, M.P.. Mr. B. G. Falle, M.P. Hon.
·E Twisleton, Wykehami Fiennes, M.P.
Mr. Arthur Faraon (Pearson, Pre- sident of the National Institute for the Blind).
A communiquid says-The battle SIR ARTHUR PHÄYRE PROMOTED between the Adige and the Brenta is becoming more desperate, especially along the Posina Torrent, and in the
LONDON, June 3Mr. Selte Communi zone Violent repeated attacks by the enemy at Posins were been promoted to Liut. General
·Major-General Sir Arthur Phayre kar
repulsed with enormone losses.
BAIL DRESSINO BALOON.
The enemy made furious efforts withi The enemy, in the sector of Damloup, great forces against the Italiam, wings, Electric Facial Massage with
Manage Dream, Perfume at the foot of the Meuse heights, ue hat were unable to advance a foot.
scorter in penetrating to the village, of By..
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The artillery duel contimes very fereely on the whole front on the right of the Meuse.
RESULT APPEARS IN FRENCH FAVOUR.
LONDON, Juno 8: "The battle of Verdun is culminat- ing and the result of the gigantic struggle now appears to be already: in our favour," says a French semi official statement.
The fighting on the Selte Communi Plateau was most desperate as far as Asiago.
The Italians are still masters of the Lower Plateau of Monte Cengio, where they are resisting incessant attacks.
THE RUSSIAN FRONT.
GERMÁNS, ATTAGE NEAR
JACOBSTADT
PETROGRAD, June “3. A communiqué alysThe Germans at three o'clock on Thurs suddenly opro machine guns
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from rifles, rtars, big
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The enemy artillery
the vicinity of the
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WHITSUN HOLIDAYS.
LONDON, June 3. The Liverpool Cotton Association bas cancelled the Whitsin holidays..
BRITISH STEAMERS SUNK:
LONDON, June 3 The British, "steamere --Trendmouth Julia Park, and Lady Ninsan have been Aunk
The Baron Vernon has also been sank
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Mr. G. H. Radford, M.P Mr. G. T. Beilby (Scientific director of chemical works) for services on the Inventions Bard. Mr.T. A. Cook, Editor of The Fick..
SILITARY HONOUR. Lieut-General Sir W. IL Robertson has been promoted to the rank of General
EASTERN RECIPIENTS.
OCMG.—Sir Arthur Young, Gover. nor of the Straits Settlements.
KING LMCM Meling ILI Minister at Teheran
Honomry KCMG-His Highneɛa Tunku Mohamed of Negri Sembuangan "OMG=M/E Giles, HM's Consul at Nanking and Colonel Malcolm, lately commanding the troops in Ceylon.
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