Hongkong Daily Press.
To-day's Cables.
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, AUGUST 4TH, 1914.
THE WAR.
BRITAIN TO ACTIVELY
INTERVENE.
MOVEMENTS OF THE BRITISH
MEDITERRANEAN FLEET.
(THROUGH REUTRE'S AGENCY.]
GREAT BRITAIN NOT YET INVOLVED.
LONDON, August 3rd.
3.30 s.m.
The Daily Mail says it is understood that at the close of the Cabinet meeting last evening Great Britain was still not involved in the war.
GERMAN WARSHIPS NEAR
CANARY ISLANDS.
LONDON, August 3rd,
3.30 8.
The Daily Mail's correspondent at Las Palmas states that there are two Gerinan warships in the vicinity of the Canary Islands."
WIRELESS UNDER BRITISH GOVERNMENT CONTROL.
LONDON, August 3rd.
3.30 8.m
The Government has taken over the charge of the wireless stations
in the United Kingdom
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF RUSSIAN FORCES.
London, August ard.
3.30 6.1.
The Grand Duke Nicholas Nicolaievitch has been appointed Com-
mander-in-Chief of the Russian-Forces.
GERMAN PATROL RAIDS.
LONDON, August 3rd.
3:30 8.00.
man patrols are active in the vicinity of Belfort, which is 5 town on the Alsatian border, and are raiding for horses.
RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR RECEIVES PASSPORTS.
BERLIN, August 3rd,
3.30 a.m.
The Russian Ambassador has received passports,
CANADA AND AUSTRALIA.
LONDON, August 3rd..
2.15 p.m.
Canada has called up the Naval Reservists.
Australia has ordered a partial mobilisation.
AEROPLANES FLY TO THE FRONTIER
LONDON, August ærd.
2.15 p.1.
A message from Paris states that there is a constant humming of aeroplanes flying towards the frontier.
A searchlight which was fixed on the Eiffel Tower was working continuously throughout the night as a precaution against the approach of airships.
There will be stringent punishment for any attempt at profit raising on the prices of necessaries.
SCENE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
LONDON, August 3rd. 3.10 p. The scene in the House of Commons to-day was one unparalleled in British bistory.
The most intense but subduced excitement prevailed. Chairs were placed along the floor of the House to accommodate members.
Bir Edward Grey looked noticeably older.
There vere dense crowds outside who cheered Ministers an they
antored the House.
Inside and outside the House Conservatives ovated Mr. Churchill.
MARTIAL LAW AT MALTA.
LONDON, August 3rd. 9.10 8.
Martial law has been proclaimed at Malta.
ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN GERMAN AND RUSSIAN FLEETS.
Lowdon, August ath.
3.25 p.m.
esases from Stockholm states that there was an engagement
labur and Russian Fleets near Aland
SEVERE FIGHTING BETWEEN AUSTRIANS AND SERVIANS.
LONDON, August 3rd.
9.10a.m.)
The Visuna Militaerische Roundschau says that there was Bavora fighting on the river Drin, when the Serviuus who were attempting to cross were opposed by the Austrian frontier guards.
DEMONSTRATIONS IN LONDON..
LONDON, August 4th.
1.35 a.m. The scenes in the West End culminated in a remarkable demon- stration outside Buckingham Palace where the crowds sang
God Save the King,” “Rule Britannia," and the Marseillaise,
The King and Queen, in response to the cheering, appeared on the balcony and received an ovation.
ACTIVITY IN CANADA.
LONDON, August 4th.
1.30 8.m.
message from Ottawa states that at an urgent meeting of the Cabinet it was decided to call out the Naval Reserves.
Special precautions are being taken to guard the canals, and there is every evidence that it is the resolve of the Dominion to do its duty.
MEDITERRANEAN FLEET CLEARED FOR ACTION.
LONDON, August 4th.
7.2.20 p.m.
A message from Malta statoa that the Mediterranean Fleet has been cleared for action.. Destroyers have left at full-speed, "ib ́ is believed, to join the French Fleet. Others are also leaving.
While the Inferible, Weymouth and Dublin and two divisions of destroyers are remaining, but with steam up.
ENGLAND'S DOMESTIC DIFFERENCES TO BE SETTLED.
LONDON, August 4th.
1.35 a.m.
There are indications of an important announcement of the sgreement of all Parties. Mr. Redmond bas returned to London. __________ SUPPORT FROM WALES.
At a meeting at Cardiff of the representatives of all the counties of Wales it was resolved to raise a mounted regiment for service abroad. FRENCH GOVERNMENT PROTESTS TO GERMANY.
The French Government has protested against German acts of war made against France, without provocation.
The French Government meets to-day.
The Russian Government meets on the 8th inst.
The following Telegrams, received late last night, ucre published
in this morning's Hongkong Daily Press.
THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
`RIVER STEAMER AND FERRY TRAFFIC.
In accordance with the new Harbour regulations, all steamers have now to leave the Harbour before dark.
Consequently, the boats for Canton and the West River will leave earlier. The Hongkong, Canton, and Macao Steam- bost Company's vessels will sail for Canton at 5.30 p.m. instead of 10 p.m. as beretofore, until further notice.
The laat ferry leaving Hongkong for Kowloon will leave at 11.80 p.m., and the last to leave Kowloon for Hongkong will be at 11.16 p.m.
OF INTEREST TO BATHING PARTIES.
In a Government Gazette (Extra- ordinary) issued yesterday the following notification by Commander Beckwith,- B.N., the Harbour Master, is published:-
No launch or vessel is to leave the Harbour without first reporting to the Harbour Master and then getting a certi £cate from the Chief Examining Officer to pass through the Examination Batteries
Any launch or vessel failing to observe this order is liable to be fired on.
No bathing parties are to go outside the Harbour limits on the West side or outside a line drawn North and South through the Taikoo Dock on the East side and no launch or vessel is to be under way after 7.15 p.m. without a special permit.
SUSPENSION OF TELEGRAPH AND WIRELESS SERVICES.
PLAIN MESSAGES IN ENGLISH AND FRENCH TRANSMITTED AS AN ACT OF GRACE.
A Government Gazette (Extraordinary> was issued yesterday containing the following notification:--
His Britanic Majesty's Government find themselves under the necessity of Availing themselves of the power reserved under Article 8 of the International Telegraph Convention and Article 17 of the International Radio-Telegraph Con- vention to suspend the transmission of telegrams and radio-telegrams to and from or in transit through the United Kingdom and to and from or in transit through all British Possessions and all British Protectorates whatsoever, save and except such telegrams and radio- telegrams as are on the service of His Majesty's Government or of the Govera are ment of any British Possession or
Protectorate.
100,000 GERMANS MASSING ALONG FRENCH FRONTIER.
London, August 2nd.- 9.50 p.m. A message from Brussels says that a hundred thousand Germans Grossing Luxemburg, and massing along the French frontier.
BRITISH ADMIRALITY CONTROLS ALL WIRELESS
LONDON, August 2nd,
6.10 p.m.
A special Caselle announces that the Admiralty in the present emergency will control all wireless telegraph communication, including that of foreign vessels in (British) territorial waters.
BRITISH DEFENSIVE CREDIT OF FIFTY MILLIONS.
LONDON, August 3rd
12.15 a.m.
With a view, however, to minimize inconvenience to the public, His Britannic Majesty's Government will, until further notice, and as an act of grace, permit the transmission of auch telegrams and radio-telegrams in plain language na foreign Governments or the public choose to send provided that such telegrams are written in English or French, and on the understanding that they are accepted at the sender's risk and subject to censorship by the British authorities; that is, that they may be stopped, delayed or otherwise dealt with authorities and without notice to the in all respecta at the discretion of those- senders; and that no claims in respect of them, whether for the reimbursement otherwise, will be considered by His Majesty's Government in any circum stances whatever. It is, moreover, essen- tial that such telegrams and radio telegrams should bear the sender's name liable to be stopped until the name is at the end of the text, otherwise they are notified by paid telegram. Registered abbreviated addresses will not be accepted sither as addresses or as the names of sonderayaa
It is understood that the Government will ask Parliament for a defensive credit of £80,000,000.
The Cabinet meets again to-morrow, and afterwards Mr. Asquith will of the sums paid for transmission or make a statement in Parliament.
ENTHUSIASTIC SCENES IN LONDON,
There were enthusiastic scenes tonight in the West End. The crowds wildly cheered the Ministers on leaving Downing Street after the Cabinet meeting, and soldiers and sailors were also given ovations.
THE TERRITORIALS,
The War Office has ordered the closing of the training campe and the return of the Territorials to headquarters.
NORTH SEA FISHING FLEET RECALLED.
A Hull trawler has left to recall the fishing fleet in the North Sea."
"Passed by Censor "1
GREAT BRITAIN TO INTERVENE.
LONDON, August 3rd. 11.20 a.m..
The Paris newspapers state that Great Britain will intervene and that Sir John French will command an Expeditionary Force.
SPLENDID PATRIOTISM OF THE BRITISH COLONIES.
LONDON, August ard.
11.30a.m.
Note The term "telegram' is, applied. to radio-telegraph messages sent from shore to shore, as well as to those sent by cable or land line,....
The term "radio-telegram" is used to denote messages exchanged between ships and the shore.
CLAUD SKEYERN, Colonial Secretary.
3rd August, 1914.
HARBOUR REGULATIONS.
A third Government Gazette (Extra ordinary) issued yesterday stated that the port of Hongkong was placed under examination by the Naval Authorities at 11 a.m. on Sunday, the 2nd inst. This Gazette contains Public Traffic Regula
The Government and Opposition parties in Canada, Australia and New tions for the Port. Disobedience or dis Zealand are united in their action in support of the Motherland.
The Province of Manitoba is raising a thousand infantry.
A Melbourne telegram states that an Australian warship is being feverishly prepared to render any assistance that may be required. A. Navel and Military Conference is proceeding.
BOMBARDMENT OF LIBAU BY A GERMAN CRUISER.
LONDON, August 3rd.
6.30 m
regard of any of the orders contained in these regulations, renders the ofender liable to be fired on without warning.
EXPECTED BUN ON HONGKONG
BANKS.
WAS
reported yesterday (Bant Holiday) that the notes
the Hongkong Banka were
heing
It is reported from Berlin that the German cruiser Ausberg is bombarding changed for silver at the exchangs Labau and that the port is afro,
shops at Canton at 2 or 3 por cent. discount. Consequently it is con-
*• [Libati, on the Baltic Sea, is one of the chief seaports of Russia, it being considered not unlikely that when the Banks nected by direct railways with the chief grain producing regions of Russia. It is fortified and is a naval arsona).]
A MORATORIUM PROCLAIMED IN FEANCE.
4.35 &.m.
open in Hongkong this morning there will be a rush on them by Chinwa want îng to change notes for silver. It will be found that the Banks are in a position
them in this respect.
A moratorium has been proclaimed in France, and the depositors are pero meet all demands that may be made mitted to draw only limited amounts.
upon
The only
· people liki ♪ to be hurt are the people The Daily News contigues an uncompromising supporter of British neu dollars: they may and when
who load themselves up with mivor trality whatever happens.
VIEWS OF THE BRITISH LIBERAL PRESS.
4.35 8.,
The Daily Chronicle, another Liberal organ, urges the Liberals to support to reliers, framank the Cabinos in whatever decision it comes to, and say the tain that the Cabinet Minister: Ferberdavi
want