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The China Mail.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, August 10, 1916.
THE CANTON SITUATION.
Osce again matters seem to be shaping well for a settlement of the troubles in Canton. LUK WING TING, the newly appointed. Tu-chun
bas who
ahowo the greatest relustatice to come Canton for the
THE CHINA MAIL.
so long existed in the Province
for an end. It is pabife property that Mr. JAMIESON, GMG, the British Consul-Ceneral, has already striven
THE SITUATION AT CANTON.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1916.
THE BATTLE OF JUTLAND, ing north 5-mile, and I asked her the Fleet the enemy tactics were of a
position of the loading battle squadron of nature generally avoid, further sotion V the Battle Fleet. Her reply was that is in which they are favoured by the
conditions of visibility.
NIGHT DISPOSITIONS
to preserve the City of Canton from FIGHTING LESS INTENSE IN ALL engaged during deployment, the Vice destruction and to procure a peaceful settlement of the differences which
QUARTERS.
cruiser, opened are db 8.30 p.m. on that we should locate the enemy of day.ction at
tacks,
ghs, whilst providing for a renewal
DETAILS OF BATTLE FLEET" .
ACTION.
As way anticipated, the German Fleet
During the night the British heavy ships were not attacked, but the Fourth. Eleventh, and Twelfth Flotillas, under Commodore Hawakley and Captains Charles J. Wintour and Auselan J. B.
and
with the
(Caniinsed from page 5.)
wae nos in sight, but was last soon beso, position, course, and speed, also of the The First Battle Squadron becoming NNE. I kept you informed of my
pm the enemy was entirely out Admiral opening fire at 17 p.m. on a hearing of the enemy,
of sight, and the threat of torpedo-boat. battleship of the Kaiser" aines. The "In view of the gathering darkness, approaching darkness made it necessary Destroyer attacks during the rapidly have brought about these hostilities. The latest development of the other Battle Squadrons, which had pre- and the fact that our strategical position for me to dispose the feet for the night. Mr. JAMIESON's overtures have not situation at Canton is seen in avicusly been firing at an enemy light make is appear certain with a view to ita infety from suc been accorded the best reception on Peking telegram which says that Bux's side, for the reason that the Government will allow Lung
battleships of the Koenig eluss. light under most farcurable circum- mandared to remain between the enemy. daylight I accordingly At C. p.m. the Rear Admiral Constances, I did not consider is desirable, and his basse, placing our fotila in a the British Consul and the Governor-Chai Kwong to command his own manding Piah Battle Squadron, then in or proper to close the enemy Battle Fleet position in which they would afford pro Geniem have long been on the best forces in Hainam or Kwangwi, where company with the battle oruisers, had during the dark hours. I therefore cos tack, and at the came time be favourably teation to the feet from destroyer at- of terms. To any impartial observer they shall be employed in working gated the starboard wing division of cluded that I should be carrying out situated for attacking the enemy's heavy this very fact would seem to make the mines. Lung Chai Kwong some am, and the Aras intention of Rear the Fleet, reporting to you that I had NIGHT ATTACKS BY FLOTILLAS
she battle fest on the port bow of Bar your wishes by turning to the course of ships. Mr. JAMIESON an ideal mediator. In me ago was offered by the Central Admiral Evan-Thomas was to form ahead done so." directing LUNG CHar Ewore to Government a post a Superinten of the remainder of the battle-foot, but vacate the post of Governor-General dent of Mines in Kanugai and realizing the direction of deplayrient of the Province of Kwangtung, the
he was compelled to form astern, a Kwangtung. Government has rentoved the last
mannvro which was well executed by Creneral Li Lieb Kwan has replied the squadron under a heavy are from the appeared to rely very much, an torpedo drling, delivered a series of vary gallant real political grievance which has to a Government telgram by giving roomy battle-fleen. An accident to War attacks, which were roured by the lew been alleged as a cause of the fight undertaking, that he will obey the spite a steering gear caused her helm to visibility and by the fact that we had
successful attacks on the enemy, ing. LUNG declares that he will orders of the Government to stop shop in the direction of the enemy's line, or chasing Reel, Targe number of callans lender of the Flotilia, Captain
causing him. heavy
It was during phosa attacks that severe quit as soon as his successor arrives
become jammed temporarily sad took the arrived in the position of following losses in the Fourth Flotilla occurred. to take over affairs; bat "Lux i{"gating, and he requests leave to go during which time she was his several torpedoes were apparently red but only Wintour. He had brought his fotilla to
including that of Tip evidently afraid of losing his headbrot to seek medical advice. time. Clover handling enabled Captain one took effect for Marlborough), and high pitch of perfection, and although if he shows himsell in Canton while
Meanwhile it is reported in the Edward M. Phillports to extricate his ship even in this case the ship was able to suffering severely from the fire of the Luxa is still there. That has been Chinese Press that Luk Wing Ting from a somewhat awkward situation. remain in the line and to continue the enemy, a heavy toll of snomy versely wasn the position, apparently, for some has communicated by telegraph with partly to the smoke, it was possible to of effective gun range were aided by the
Owing principally to the mist, but netion. The enemy's efforts to keep ont performed by the totalle
taken, and many galent action wern - weeks now, and the suggestion that Lung Chal Kwong and asked him to are only a few ships at a time in the weather conditions, which were ideal foron enemy Pussels a
Two torpedoes were secit,
take effect deputy shall rule in the interregnum hand over the direction of affairs procnemy's battle hao.
Towards the ya the purpose.
the rault of the Two "separate destroyer attacks of the Fourth Flotila ne being between the departure of Luse and tem, to Tam Ho Ming. A telegram only some tour or five ships were ever attacks were made by the enemy.
from Spitfire (Lieutenant-Con, nander The arrival of Lux seems a very had been sent to Genemi Luk Lan from the rear squadren, but never more visible at once. More could be seen
Clarence W. E Trelawny) and The First Battle Squadron, under Vice from either Ardent (Lieutenant satisfactory compromise. Bat this Ching directing him to proceed to that right to twelve
Admiral Sir Cecil Buraey came into mander Arthur Marsden), or Ambune in itself is not likely to end the strife. Canton with his troops from Wing There are some rather large financial Chow. General Luk Lan Ching?
THE INVINCIBLE.
Third Battle Squadron at a range of about 11,000 yards and administered severu Flola (Captain Anselan B. String) The attack carried out by the Twelfth questions to be settled-and the bill reached Shiur Hing (the Headquar lasted intermittently from 6.17 p.m. to to the battle-cruisers and light-cruisers attacked, which consisted of six large The action between the battle-Beats punishment both to the battleships and was admirably executed. The squadron which somebody will have to pay ters of Genelissimo Skum) on the 9.20 p.m. st ranges between 8,000 and which were also engaged. The fire of prised vessels of the "Kaiser" class, was is growing every day. Suv's 8th last. and brought his troops to 12,000 yards, during which
versels, besides light cruisers and com troops, it is stated, have not received Samshul the same day. On the 8th British Flest made iterations of course was particularly rapid and effective. torpeloos was fired, including some at the time the Marlborough (Captain George P. Ron) taken by surprise, A large number of any pay for over two months, but ist. he went to Fatshan and had a from SE. by E. to W. In the endeavour This ship corruence at 6.17 p.m. by second and third ships in the line: those have been induced to believe that all consultation with Caramander Tam to close. The enemy constantly turned firing several salvóes at a ship of the fired at the third ship took offers, and arrears will „be met when they enter Ho Ming and Corninander Mok Wingway.and opened the mags under cover Kaiser class, then engaged a cruiser.attack made twenty minutes later y she was observed to blow up. "A second the Promised Land-Canton. It does Sun and also with the leading mem- as the effect of the British fire was felt. was hit by a torpedo and took up s con- on the five vessels still remaining, result- of destroyer attacks and smoke screens and again a bastleship, and ut. 6.46 she Tanad (Commander John P. Champion) not appear that the troops in Canton bers of the community at the Cham- and the alterations of course had the aiderable list to starboard, but reopened ed in the fourth ship in the line being. have seen much evidence of anter of Commerce in the city. He effect of bringing the British Flet at 7.3 p.m. at a cruiser and at 7.12 abundance of funds in the provincial told their that Luk Wing Ting, the tion of advantage on the bow of the the Koenig class, bitting her fre- the rear of the line, but the Onslaught
also hit (which commenced the action in u pusi-fired fourteen rapid salvous at a ship of fire from the light-cruisers on reaching- The destroyers were under a heavy capital. The Governor-General, in-new. Governor-General, would arrive enemy) to a quarterly bearing from the quently until the famed out of the line. (Lieutenant-Commander, deed, appears to be at his wits end in a few days, and be trusted that enemy battle line, but at the same time. The manner in which this effective bra which received any material inffries:
Arthur Onslow, D.S.O.) was the only vessel for money to meet the military fighting would cease on both sides.. placed us, betireen the easy and his was kept up in spits of the disadvan- In the Onslaught Bub-Lieutenant Harry expenses. A week or so ago he began The Commercial Union of Fatahan bases. to issue $20,000,000 of notes without and Cunton have sent a joint telo
and a very fine example to the squadron. executive officers pot dit of action and tages due to the injury caused by the WA Remmis, assisted by Midshipman torpedo was most creditable to the ship Reginald Q. Arrot, axe, the only a silver reserve, but owing to a general gam to the Fresident asking him to protest he cancelled the instructions direct. Long Chai Kwong to relin
The range decreased during the course reached her home port.
ship successfully out of and is now issuing notes in small quish the Tutuhship forthwith...
of the action to 9,000 yards. The First During the somewhat brief periods that Battle Squadron received more quantities which are reputed to have
of the a 50 per cent backing in silver at this afternoon from Canton is that effective fre kept up by the battleships the Fifth Battle Squadron.
The latest information 'available visible through the raist, the heavy and of the battle-fleet, with the exception of the whips of the High Sea Fleet were enemy's return fire than the remainder the Government Bank. Every fiction the situation has greatly improved, and battle-criber of the Gmad Fleet (Captain Alfredd D. P. R. Pound) was is looking to the Central Government The artillery duels have not been so caused me much satisfaction, and the bit, but was not seriously damaged, and to pay the bills they have incurred intense for two nights and there has
quency. --and the prospect of an early settle not been nearly as much rifle fire.
other ships were straddled with fair fre ment evidently very much depends A Shek-wai-tong, Lung has still the on what arrangements can be made. in this important connection.
upper hand and it is believed that Shum's troops are in retrant.
NEWS OF THE DAY.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
Great anxiety has been felt at Feitaibo, a summer resort for residents of Paking and Tientsin, on account of the Acarcity of water.
"The Kowloon C.C. and a team
i
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wreck of Invincible (Captain Arthur T. „At 0.55 p.m. Iron Duke passed the Cay), with Badger (Commander G. A. Fremantle-standing by
stently hit, some being observed to haul
coemy ves were even to be con
The enemy's return fire at this period was not effective, and the damage caused to our ships was agrificant..
THE BATTLE-CRUISERS IN THE VAN.
out of the Ede and at ledit one, sink:
action at 6.1. p. with the enemy's Cro
(Lieutenant-Commander Reginald
п
Pu
Celousus
#EXCELLENT OUNNERY.
During the attack carried out by the Eleventh Flotilla Castor (Commodore
pede-bost destroyer at point-blank range. James R. P. Hawksley) cading the flotills, engaged and saux an enemy tor:
MANY GALLANT" DEEDS. Sir Davul Beatty reports:-
"The Thirteenth Flotilla, under the command of Captain James. U. Farie, in Champion, took station astern of the battle floet for the night. At 0.33 m on Thursday, June 1, a large vessel In the Fourth Battle Squadson in crossed the war of the flotilla at high which squadron ray, flagship Iron Duke speed. She passed close to Fetard and was placed Vice-Admiral Bir. Doveton
Turbulent, switched on searchlights and Stordce leading one of the divisions-the Turbulent. At 3.30 can. Champion was opened a heavy fire, which disabled. enemy engaged was the squadron con-engaged for a few minutes by four enemy sisting of Einnig " and Kolser destroyers Moresby reports four abips classes and some of the battle-craters, of Deutschland class sighted at 5.25 a.m., well as disabled cruisers and battle-minutes later an explosion was felt by at whom he fired one torpedo. Two
and Obcurate
now not carrying more than the south. Subsequently signals were re cruisers. The mist rendered range Fearless and the Les Flotilla were
usual number of passengers.
Yesterday afternoon, there was an exchange between Shun's foot and Macao fort, but it crly lasted & fow
Sir David Beatty, reports: minutes, the feet retiring.
A 7.6 p.m. I received a signal from The Hongkong-bound boats are you that the course of the Fleet was
#cived up to 8.18 p.m. showing that the taking a difficult matter, but the fire of AL
south-westward. pcurse of the Battle Fleet was to the the squadron a effective. Iron Duke, very usefully employed as a submarine having previously fired at a light-cruiser 31. At 6.10 pm, when joining the screen during the earlier part of May round gradually to 3.W. by S. to reguin P.. on a battleship of the Koenig follow the battle cruisers without foaling Between 7 and 7.12 p.m. we haaled between the lines, opened fire at 6.30 Battle Fleet, Fearless was unable to tonah with the enemy, add at 7.14 p.m. elusa at a range of 12,000 yards. The station at the rear of the line. She the battleships, and therefore took again sighted them at a range of about latter was very quickly straddled, and sighted during the night a battleship of 15,000 yards. The ships sighted at this hitting commenced at the second alto the Kaiser class, steaming fart and time were two battle-cruisers and two and only ceased when the target ahip entirely alone. She was not. able to battle-ships, apparently of the Koenig'
turned away. The rapidity with which engage her but believes she was attacked
after explosion was observed astern not long
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the people who had the means are stated to have left Canton, while the poorer people are still hanging on and hoping for the best...
The decision of Governor Luk to take up his new duties at Canton and thus release Govenor Lung, is
purpose of taking over affairs directly drawn from E.M.A.S. Payche will no doubt responsible for the lull in class. No doubt more continued the line hitting was established was most credit by destroyers further astern & heavy
play a cricket match at Kowloon on hostilities. Saturday the weather being suitable
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from LUNG CHA KWONG, appears to have suddenly recovered from the "sickness" which has prevented him from continuing his journey to Can- "The Chinese Maritime, Customs arc ton, and has now announced to the bringing into force from September 1st. President that he is willing to obey special navigation rules to be observed the summons; but there appear to be on tas Haiho between Deep Hole and matters still demanding his attention asked the Government to sanction elsewhere for a time and so he has
the transfer of the direction of affairs in Kwangtung to a deputy nominated
Tientain:
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THE MAGISTRACY.
THE THIEF'S STORY.
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able to the excellent gunnery organize ton of the Ragship, so ably commanded by my Flag Captain, Captain Froderio D. Drayer.
The fire of other ships of the squadron cruisers and cruisers as they appeared was principally directed at enemy battle out of the mist. Hits were observed to tako effect on several ships.
There were many gallant deeda per formed by the destroyer flotillas; they surpassed the very highest expectations that I had formed of them.
Squadron in the rear of the battle fiest Apart from the proceedings of the fotilles, was in close setion for about 18 minutes the Second Light-cruiser
enemy cruiser and four Kight cruisers. at 10.20 with a squadron comprising one Dublin (Captain Albert Scott) suf during which period Southampton and fered rather heavy casualties, althongir were not impaired. The return fire of their
steaming and fighting qualities
der Berwick Curtis, carried out ber squadron appeared to be very effective
Abdial, ably commanded by Comman
characterized her work.
by him. Apparently the Central Hongkong. this morning by the P. & 0.7mised her jewellery. Enquiries. wers of which they turned away, and at 7.15 ably commanded by Rear Admiral Ber- Fduties with the success which has, always
(To be continued.)
to the northward, but that was all that could be seen. The visibility having improved considerably
48 the SUD descended below the clouds, we engaged at 7.17 p.m. and increased speed to 22 kndle. At 7.82 p.m. my course was S.W, speed 18 knots, the leading snemy battleship bensing NW. by W. Again, after a very short time, the enemy
The ships of the Second Battle Squa, A woman was charged before Mr. showed signs of punishment, one abip Jerram, were in action with vessels of the dron under Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Haseland this morning with stealing a being on fire, while another appeared to Raises or The members of the Humphrey geld watch and a gold ring belonging to drop right astern. The destroyers at the 6.30 and 7.30 pm; and fired also at an Koenig classes between Bishop Co., who have made an extensive another woman living at Warchai. The head of the enemy's line emitted enemy battle-ruiser which had dropped tour of the northern ports, returned to latter awoke during the night and lumes of grey smoke, covering their back apparently severely damaged.
capital ships as with a pall, under cover fleets the Becond Cruiser Squadron, During the action between the battle Government sees in this arrangement Government House to-night.
steamer Nucarz, and give a concert at det various pawn shops and pm we lost sight of them, bert L Heath, 3.0, with 10.30 am.-Anction of two Weighing
two pawn tickets for the articles At 7.58 p.m. I ordered the First and addition of Duke of Edinburgh (Captain -Machines, Household Furniture way out of the impasse, and
ad been issued. The defendant was Third Light-cruiser Squadrons to sweep quy ocupled a position at cuó van, the Singlets, etc. at Mears. Hughes and Recording to the telegraphic informa-
• Mr. K. Doi, who has been in identified as having pledged the goods. to the westward and locate the bead of and acted as a connecting link between Blackett) of the Cruiser Hough's
tion from 1a.m.-Auction of Boiler Covering | nublished yesterday, the Government Toya Kisan Kainha, has been trans-up the jewellery on the stairs. This altered course to west in support. We fleet. The squadron, although it carried Peking which we charge of the Hongkong Office of the She told the Magistrate that she picked the enemy's line, and at 8.20 p.m. we the battle feet and the battle-cruiser Composition at Messrs. Hughes and Hough'a..
has given LUNG CHAI KWONG the ferred to the head office of the Comexion of the affair did not appeal to battleships, and were heavily engaged at tunity of coming into action. soon located two battle-cruises and out useful work, did not hav
ave an oppor 3 pim-Auction of Office Furniture choice of the temporary Tu-chua-pany, Tokyo, and is succeeded" in Mr. Hazeland who sent the woman to a short range of about 10,000 yards. The taip Louis Woollcombe, ...), The attached cruisers Boadicea (Cap- either the official nominated by Low Hongkong by Mr. T. Daigo.:
leading ship was hit repeatedly by the Active (Captain Percy Withesi, Blancha WING TING of another whose name
Lion, and turned away eight paints, (Captain John M. Casement), and Bellons is mentioned in the Central Govern Justice of Ceylon, who has been on Wisley of Saigon proceeding Zasland (Captain John F. E. Green) and The Fourth Light-craiser Squadro
Sir Alexander Wood Renton, Chief
emitting very high flames and with Captain Arthur B. 8 Dutton) carried The work of calving the synt to port. Princess Royal et remarkable rapidity and accuracy under out their duties as repeating-ships with ment's communication. Of course, it trip North, is passing through the
fire lo a three-funnelled battleship. New difficult conditions. is just possible that the depaty, who- Colony To-day he was met by Sir laboriously but none the less success Indomitable report that the third ship under Commodore Charles E. Ke Mesu ever is selected, will have the same Wia. Hees Davics KC., Chief Justice of fully. The tug David Gillies is still which they both engaged, hauled one of ordered to attack enemy destroyers at Sororal cuss in which the Yuen reluctance to come to Canton as LTE Hongkong, and Mr. Justice Gompertz attendance, and experts are working over and on fire. The 10 pm, and again st 815 pm Cheong firm or he partners are being
rier, occupied a position in the van until Noon-Hongkong Hotel Co's half. WING Ting himself has shown. Each total collection at Union Engineer Bolton of Kowloon Dock them, and Falmouth reported they were lotilia, which had moved out under sued for money lent were set down for
ing bata, but we hear that Chief at which now come down enveloped when they supported the Eleventh doubtless has a lively recollection of The the little incident at Dutch Folly on th August amounted to $437, weather continues favourable. Church in connection with the service is in Hospital with fever some few months ago and a fear that which sum has been handed over to
Safes, Fittings, etc, etc., at No. 7 Queen's Road Central (formerly the Deutsch Asiatische Bank).
General Memoranda.
SATTEDAY, Angust 19:-
yearly Meeting.
Night Feto at the V.B.C.:
Saf. ADD Mow, Aug. 12 & 14--
10.30 Auction of Stock in Trade
of C. 3-Gaupp & Co, at Alexandr
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gaol for two months
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CLOSING SHARE QUOTATIONS.
3.30 pm.
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last seen at 8.28 p.m. ateaming to the Commodore James RP. Hawksley, hearing in the Summary Cours today,.
VO, to attack. On each occasion the but adjourned until to-morrow on Fourth Light cruiser Squadron was count of the Chief Justice, who is at very wall handled by Commodore Le
A SHOCK AND ITS MEANING.
attained, although with some loss in the arrival in the Colony lent sapport and their object was in Alexander Wood Fenton on his Mesurier, his captains giving him excel-prosent conducting the court, meeting
it may be reposted. If, however, the Treasurer of the War Charities is Edelaney the Governor at there is a genuine desire on the part Committee on behalf of the Dish the meating CE (F5 Legialative Council félt a heavy ebook as it struck by
At 5,40 p.m. all our battle-crulsera Building
of Luso CHAI Kwoso to make the Sunday, August 13 -
transfer of authority on instructions
Prisoners of War in Germany.
on Thursday 3rd August referred to their torpade or posibly sunken wrack under the heavy fire of the ederry battle Kat Street against the Yus Lee firm, second attack, when the ships cams A claim by the On Pat firm, 34 Wing am-Excursion to Macao by s from the Central Government, it
services rendered at the Government bottoms reveals no sign of such an occur The Callione (Commodore Lo Mesurier) dus on two contracte, was also adjourned agi. As, however, examination of the feet at betwem 6,500 and 8000 yards: 127 Jervois Street, for $606, stated to be
• During July boxes of shirts, socke, Civil Hospital by Miss A. Gordon and rance, it is nasioned that it ledtested the was hit agreat times but did not for the same reason. should not be difficult to guarantee cape and other comforts, were sont by Miss M. Gordan, but he madvertently blowing up of a great voskel Dersonal safety either to Lux WING Union Church Ladies Wworking Party omitted to mention the names of other
sustain serve damage, Tis hisself or any deputy who may to Miss Miller at the Highland Clearing members of the No. 1 Hongkong
although
•Lcontinued on
gret to say, she had several, casualties: be chosen. We have no doubt the Station and to the Hew WW Voluntary Aid Detachment, whe
light cruisers attacked the enemy's ains shith torpedoes at this time Foreign Consals in Canton would Beveridge, Chaplain to the Argyle and rendered excellent oric MALEDIATE relief ineccesary in
paron kit board.a "hip of the attacks of disfraces Chamberlain's only to too glad to render any Fatherland Highlanders. A box is now are as followsM Arthur Min
Cholera and Diarrhoea Bemedy service possible to them to bring
beings
Trepared for setting to the Elli, Miss L. Eis Mix Goldsmith and have Porec of War in Cerapy?
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