THE HONGKONG: TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, AUGUST
LORD CHARLES BERES-
·FORD'S WARNING.
Some Points not Generally
Understood.
THE DUBLIN FUSILIERS.
A Rogimont With a History.
The arrival in Madras in Octo- ber'or November of the 1st 1st- talion, Royal Dublin · Ensiliers from Almednagar in relief of tho
Lord Charles Berosford has Loicestershire Regiment,, now uidrowed the following letter to! garrisoning Fort St. George and the " Daily Mail: Bollary, will be an occurrence of noro, thun passing intorest, saya the Madras" Mail." s.
POST OFFICE.
Only fully prepaid letters and post- vande ars transmissible by the Siberian Route to Europa. Letters for this route should be sugarsoribed vin Siberia,
The Parool Post to the Chinese
Sir,~The effect of the alloon- tion to the Navy of a million provinoes of Hupeh and Hunan is now sterling out of the surplus should resized. bio clearly understood by the British taxpayer.
"It will be a historical incident and we understand that steps vre - being taken to colebrate itin a way
In the first place, that million is worthy of theocasion The history 3000,000 less than the sum which of many of the regiments of the was unspent by the Admiralty British Army is of absorbing last your, and which was returned interest because it is a history of to the Trousury. In the scoond, England's expansion and the lay-Mr. Churchill has that million ing of the foundations of that to expend in any way he chooses, Empiro which has had no equal in tile world's history. But the history of none of those regiments has for us in Madras a fraction of that interest which the history of tho 1st Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers should have. The his tory of this regiment for 223 years is a history of Madras in ite making, from tho oarliest days of the East India Company till
with one exception. That excep tion in the provision for future, requirements involved in the re- cont ingrouse in the German Navy Estimates. The First Lord needs the mouny, not for future, but for prosent requirements.
Tho first of those requirements is men..
The Fiest has been seriously. short of men since 1904, when it
MAILS VIA SIBERIA.
Left London
July 24. July 27
Das Быкада!
Ang. 10
Aug. 19
MAILS DUB. English, Assaya, 14th inst Siberis, Aabu, 1ôtla inst. Consilion, Emp. of India, 15 h inst. American. Perda, 17th | Insty German, Priux adwig, 21st inst.
MAILS CLOSE.
finishong, Pakhol and Saigon--Per Mathilde, 14th Ang, 8 x
the time of the Indian Mutiny. was estimated that 8,000 to Hollow, The 1st Battalion, Royal Dublin 10,000 men should be entered Fusiliers, is the modern repre- for the future requirements of the sonlativo in the British Army of Fleet: Tuo Estimate was can-Suntow-Por Haimun, 14th Aug., 10 the old Madras European Rugi celled, in order to save money. mont, afterward thọ-102nd Royal | Since 1904 numbers of ships of Sim-P'er Krongwal, 14th Aug, 11 Madras Fusiliers.
all classes have been added to
Back to Charles 1's Time- Its connection with Madras goes back to the time of Charles 1. and when the factories and Bottlement a the East India
Company maintained small con- pantes al Europoon foot soldiers, at list for local defence, but afterwards, whom the fight for suproney Camione mong the East India Compriïies of the contending European nations Portuguese, Dutch and French for the purpose of invasion and aggression.
4.1.
tho Fleet, while the provision of Swatow, Amoy and Fouchower mon has shown an more than a
K-Ifo-maru, 14th - Aug., 11. alight and a totally incommen surate increase.
The result is that to-day the
4.M.
Bangkok--Por Koonga", 14th Aug.
11 AM.
derman
Mali.
Straits, Barinah, Ceylon. Adelaide, Western Australia, India, Adoo, Egypt, and Europe vin Naples (Latiers posted in all tho Pillar Boxes, in time for
the first clearance will bo
13, 1912.
MOVEMENTS OF
STEAMERS:
AMERICAN MAIL:
The T, K, K. 68. Chiyo Mažu arrived.|
| at. Yokuliama from Yokkaichi on the
Mail Steamers
THE PENINSULAR
included in thia contract mall) 2nd inst, ned, will wait for Honoluin AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO.
Lste Leiters 11 to -11.80 a.m.
Extra postage 10 cents)- For Lulzow, 21st Aug. 11
Shanglist and North Chins-Par
Chonan, 22nd Aug., 8 r.m.
Mail.
Siberian
C
and Ban F'magicos on the 4th inst.
Tho T. K. K. 8.6, Shingo Marti left Ban Francisco, for. Hosolgla
on the Brd inst., æbero she te duo to airive on the Oth inst.
WILL despatch VESSELS to the Undermentioned FORTS on or about
the DATES Gemod—.
Thổ P. M. E, B, CCNA, Poin arrived at Yokohama on Wednesday, the 7th inst., and will leave that put
8 Shanghai, North China, Jaoa Thurday, the 8th inst., far Ho
United kong in the Unual Ports between 8 pan, Nagasaki, States, South America and and 10 n.10, and is due to arrive on Canada
Vavoonvár Saturday, be 17th.
The F. M. B.-8. Co.'s B. Biborin SHANGHAI and Ualted Kingdom vis vin Canada (Roropa vin Si. eft San Francisoo for Hongko g beri)Porpresa of India. in Honolulu, the Japan posts and
Shanghai on Saturday, the 10th inst... Dith Anti Br
Tin
VESSELS IN PORT
|
The P. M. 8. 8 Co's .. China arrived at San Francisco on the 5th
mat..
The P. M. S. S. Co.'s .. Koron carying the Ameri an Mail will kunto Yokohama fur this port via Kobo, | Nagasaki aut Manila im fua-day the | 18th inst, bisween 10 n.m., at non
ENGLISH MAIL.
STEAMERS. Antenor, Br. ss., 8,561, 1. Harbord, 11th Ang-Liverpool via Singapore 6th Ang. Genet
B. & 8. Choising, Ger, a m., 1,021, J. Bruhn, 11th Aug-Manilo 9th Aug, Ballnat.-B. & S.
L
The P&O, 8. N. Co,'s 8.2. Assaya
Singapore for this port on the b in at 5.89 pm, with the outwn d Engli-la Mails, mul is dus hord on the 14th inst., at atout 10 a..
GERMAN MAIL.
Chao Sang. Br. «s., 1,418, 0, 0.1
The I. G. M.-8.8. Pinz Ludwig Mattock, 10th Ang.in carrying the German. Alnis, with dates wang's 3rd Aug, Gen-from Berliu of the 21h ult., 1-fi J. M. & Fo. Nor. ., 1.102. J. Bing, 10th, and may hexpected here on or Columbo on Sunday, the 11th, in eu,
Ang.-Bragkok vis Swatow about the 21st in L.
Drafar,
9th Ang, Gen-Kin Tay The 1,,G. M, ms,. Prinzese Alica Loong.
which left here on Wed a day, the 7th
Flent is actually short of between Macao-Per Sui Tai, 14th Aug., 1.15 Faung, Br... 1,410. H. A. Malist at 1 pay a rive at Singapo
1,000 anal 5,000 men required to in the alipa needed for active service; and in view of future requirements, it is 20,000 short.
We have at this moment more shipa than we can use. It has on suggested that the ships already provided in the Estimates shumid be expodited. It is now
Siberian
Mail.
P.M.
...
Fukai
kin. 11th AugCanton on Monday, the 12th in-t., at 85 m.
LONDON & ANT-
WERPY.S'TORE, PRANO, MO, Pour SAID AND MARAMILLES............** SHANGHAI,Y
TO SAIL ON.
Noon, 17th Aug, D'light,
W. Cookman,n.s.n. 15th Aug.,
CANDI. E. Shone, R.N.R. 21 Ag..
DEMARK
FOR
ОТЛАМНАЯ
LONDON, VIA) USUAL. Ponts of DALL
ARCADIA Capt. 8. Barham
ASSAVE
Freight and
Passage.
Freight, and
Passage
About
}
Fraight only
About
A. A. Clerk,n.8.1.29nd aty.
Freight only
HANKOW. CEYLON MOJI. KOBE
About
19th Aug.
Freight only
HW D. HALLARD, Acting Sapering Aussi
· MOJI, KOBE YOKOH-MA .. SHANGHAI
& YOKORAMA)
PALMA
sp. A. E. A Baker.
.
Pog farther particulars, spply we
MO, S. N, Qal'a »fen,
Hongkong, 10th August, 1912.
NORDDEUTSCHER
LLOYD.
BREMEN.
10th Ang., Ballast ~~~~J., M. Tuo 1. 3. M. sa. Kleist which left. ¡MPERIAL GERMAN MAIL“ LINES.
& Co,
here on Thursday, the 8th in-t., at 16 Marn. Jap. n.s., 4,189, H. Tomi, arrived at Shanghai on Sunday,
..
Fon
STKANKEN,
TO JAIL QU
GIERS, GIBRALTAR SOUTHAMPTON, ANT. WERP and UAMĶURG,
LUTZOW
amp. J. Bifehlt 17:350
{WED!!)AV,
2 st August, at Noon.
Fhanghai and North
naks, 11th Aug. Moj 6th the 11th Inst., et 11 m.in.
AUSTRALIAN MAIL. Obinn (Eumpe, via Bi-
Ang, Coal-M B. K‚'
The L. G. M. 8.8. Prinz Slgbuntund baris)-Per Assaye, 14th Hang show, Br. w... 999. ". W. King. 1ft Sydory on Saturday, the 7th Aug., 5.P.M.
7th Aug.oilo 81st July.lt, at li n.m, and may be expectedAPLES, GENOA, AL-) Gm-B. & R.
here on or aunt the 19th in 1.. Kaijo Maru, Jap. ss., 1,292, Y Yama - The .. Aldensa left Syduoy ou
8th ult. for this port vinĮ moln, 10th Aug-Swatow the 9th Aug, Gon.-O. 9, K.- | Queensland ports and Manila,
The 1. Q. M, 1,6° Prinz Waldomeri Koong Wal. Gor. A... 1.115. J
Kobler, 4th Bangkok which 1ft herý on Saturday, the 13th and Swatow 8th Aug., Gen. -B. & 8. Mathilde, Ger. s.n, 881, 'Ulaɛmıp, 9th Aug-Haiphong and Fini- how 8th Aug. Gon-3. &
V.M.
"Long before the old Coast Argo lato in the financial year to came into existenee, these com expolite ships with regard to Mneno-Per Sui Tai, 16th Aug., 1.15 panios of European foot soldiers which arrangements have been were employed on native service in the Far East, at neonlon, Bintan and Formosa, where Jolin Coming hud trading stations, In 1748 these independent and small
The abandonment of the Medi-Chingwantan-Por companies formed into one bat- talion, 500 strong, under that terranoan was rondorod necossary
nude in accordance with the Shanghai and North China-Por Estimates.
Why the Mediterranean was Abandoned.
Chinhua 15th Aug., 8.r.x, Japan vis Yokohama—Per Mulira,
15th Aug,, 3, 4ậm,
Oneang+ 16th Aug., 3. rs.
15th Aug., 4,M,
Swalaw,
In 1909 the position' was so
Tin Battalion was outloduroused. The Government had
|
Co.
copackablo soldier, Major by the lack of in) men. (b) ships Japan is Yokohama For Tiftsroom M. 8. Dollar. Br. ... 2.674. .
Gear, 11 Aug.-Mails 8th Aug.. Ona-R. D. Co,
41 am, arrived at Sydney ou Saturday, the 4ch inst., at 2 pum.
The E. & A. s. Empire' left Sydney the 3rd inst, for Hongkong, vi. Queenland ports, Timor and Mauiis.
CANADIAN MAIL. The 0. P. R. Co.'s Yok l
Office is in receipt of itole messag
HANGHAI, TSINGTAU,
KOBE НАЧА
About WEDDAY.
agt YOKO-
PRINZ LUDWIG
imp. F. O. Biazor 18,35m
21st August
from the R.M.. Empress of India, KOBE and YOKOHAMA (PRINZ SIGISMUND
ut on Sunday, the 4th ins, whoo
Wys. D. Denz
6,000
About TUESDAY,
20th August.
Stringer Lawronce and froin in Homo waters, or (c) the lack that time may bo said to of both. date, the history as a regimon- tal ontity of Royal Bublin Fusili-serious that public anxioty was Tsingtan-Por Tamani, 16th Aug., Thu Yan, r. ... 1.246. Lheurent vaarl was 8 miles distant fran
ura.
Amoy and Fo-chow-Por Unitan, 18th Aug,, 10 a.m.
the Madras European Regiment, then an opportunity of providing | Haiphong, Pakhoi and Saigon-Per. In 1888 the first Battalion pro- for future requiremonts. It was credad to England for the first publicly stated at that time that Timor, Australia, Tarmania and time after 223 years, and though if those requirements were not
it has served since in all parts of mot, the Government would be
the Empire, it la novor returned | forced in 1912 to abandon the Batavia,
8 PM.
Singan, 16th Ang,, & vx.
Zealand-Ter Eastern, 17th
Samarong and Souralaya
Por Tjikini, 17th Aug., 10 |
Jenug
A.X.
17th Aug., 10 AM,
Ath Ang.--Saigon, Ricepan, advising all well, and that he B. & Co.
Commander exputs to reach Yokohams Clarins, Br. 8.4., 4,722, Larkins,at 0.00 a m., on Wednesday, the 7th
11th Aug-Rangon 26th inst.
The O. P. R. Co.'s 8. Monteagle July, Gen-Smog Taik
foft Yokolisis for Victoria and Yan- Hong. Si Kian Fr. ... 615, E. de Oxtainer, couver, B.O., on the 11th lust, tuzon. The O. P. R. Ca.'n nie. Empresa of 11th Aug-Haiphong 1 Louis arrived at Slingual, on Monday, #.Aug. Gen.-M. H. Mara, Jay.. ... 13,461.
Bent, 12th Ang-San Fran cisco 19th July, Maila and Gen.-T. K. K.
to the Madras Presidency, the Mediterranean. That prediction place of ise birth anul oarly famo. [hins now been exactly fulfilled, The Colonel-in-Chief in the Duke In the meantime, Parliament and Simits and Sourabaya-Fer Fausang, Tonyo -*of Connaught' and the command- the public have been ropoutedly
ing officer. Lieutenant Colonel Q. Daawaing."
11
RICE HARVEST IN COCHIN CHINA.
told by the responsiblo authori- tion that every requirement of Imperial defence was fully pro- vided. Upon no occasion lavo Parliamont and the public bean told the truth with regard to this The Governor of Cochin-China | matter by His Majesty's Minis has issued a circular to the chief (ers. officials of the provinces. The rico season of 1911-12, it states, naval force in the Mediterranean has had a very meagre output, must be restored to its proper and iu certain regions there will strength.
It is certain that the British
ba distress. It is assumed, that i In the meantime, no further the stock available for export will latements of Ministors can alter not exceed 500,000 tous for the the foot that the Mediterranean whole of Ooohin China. A relara has been abondoned by the battle of the crises experiened the yearboot at a time when a state of foro is not to be dreaded this year, war exists in those waters
pro.
English
Formoan
"
Yucaskog, Br. 6., 1,128, P. H. Rolf, "fith Aug.-Manila' 3rd Aug.,
Gen., M. & Co.
Straits, Bumiah, Coylon, Ada- ald, Western Avatelia, In dia. Adan. Egypt, and Encope via Brindist. (Gale Letters 11. to noon. Extra Portage 10 cents) (Bopple- mectary mall on board up to Comet, this time Axad for departure of the mall Exton Postag, 10 couts) (Letters posted In all the Pillar Bozo in time for the first clamo. will be fanluded in this con tract mail.) The Parce Mall will be closed on Friday, Aug. 16th, st 5 p.m.-Per Amadin, 12th Aug. 11 am.
BAILING VESSEL
the 12th inst... at 10 am and left
again at 8 pm, a day for Hongking shore the is due to arrive on Thursday, the 15th inst., at 11 am.
MERCHANT STEAMERS. The N. Y. K. a. Colouro Maru. Bombay Line, left Bombay, for this port vin ports on the 29th alt., and is expect u be e on the 15th fast.
The Dodwell Lina .s. Muge stor Castle arrived at Nas York on the 27th alt.
Br. 4-masted 'barque, 2.890.
The Swedish East Asistic Oo's an W. J. Davis, 18th Jane Nippon left Port Said on the 2111, New York ard Feb, Oil.—ult, and is expected to arrive here on
8, 0), On..
WATER RETURN.
Level and Storage of water in Reservoirs on Aug. 1, 1912.
CITY AND WILL DISTRICT WATER WORKS LEVEL.
iqrt, offyqlált below +3ft yiln, below
Overflow 11ft in below ft. in, below
Vallow Leve) with
10*1.
via Koolung, Shanghai, North China, Japan via Moji, Violla and Tacona-Par Tylam Mexico-sara, 17th Aug., 11 T
Byawaak oon Tytam. Iover mediata.
vin blow oft ein. halam Portslut
overflow
overtlow titia, below
Overdow ch overdow
STORAGE GALLONS.
A.M.
Nor In 1911 the harvest was deficient can further equivocation avail to in the whole of the Far East-disguise the fact that they are the from India to Japan. Paddy sud-actual and urgent needs of denly reached unheard-of figures sont requirements which the Go- and cultivators emptied their veramont have failed to provido. granaries without thinking of Nor can the holding of a review keeping any reserve for their own of the Fleet for the benefit of noods. If the harvest has not members of Parliament Assia Smits and been good in Coobin-Ching this them in any way to estimate what year, it has been excellent in are the duties which the Flest in Philippine Burma, where one estimate places designed to fulfil; but which a the crop at two and a half mil-majority of the House of Comhghai, lion tons. Without having been mans, miale! by Ministers, pro- so satisfactory in other countries, vents it from túlalling.
Charles Beresford,
India vis Caloutta-Per Dilwara, 17th Aug., xois,
Island-For Yus sang, 17th Aug., 1 P.M.
Wong-nal<fshijjin
nadiais
North China and Japan via Tyam Brewash..... Kobo-Per Jelung, 17th Aug., 1 ..
Manao-Por Sui Tai, 17th Aug., 1.15
•
Admbol.
| Level with Overflow
VOTI
19+
7.42
****
1959
$7
3
Pokbala Wang-pal-chung ..................... Totals
541-41
591,17 Consumption of watse in the City and still Gly- Lrict during the month of July 1918.
Comption
Estimated
#16110
11.1 pullons.
130,119
MA
Shangini and North China-Par
Anhui, 17th Aug, 5 vm.
population Consumption per Swatow-l'er Halman, 18 Aug., 9 bead per day...
Contiant Supply in all districts durlug' the month of July fobotla panra e et and 1925....
KOWLOON WATER WORKS LEVEL,
2011
1.1.
it has, however, been better thou in 1011. It may be presumed, therefore, that tho exports of the Saigon market will be much less important this your. But it is necessary that the Administration have at its disposal in each pro- vince.sufficient funda to be pre- Comet, which lins been in harbour pared to acquire the necessary here for some weeks and which provision for the population was recently sold by the Anglo- Philippine falands-P. Zam, 19th iberoin.
The Comel Re-sold. The four-masted sailing vessel
American Oil Co., Lil, to the
Bheaghal, North Chinn, and Jepan vis Kee-Par Namsang, 19th Ang., 11 4..
Aug., & P.Y
and Kaschow---Pör Halyn. &th Aug., 10
A.M.
If necesary, the public works Tank Storage and Carriage On.. Swalow, Amasy in the various districts must be Ld., London, ina now been resoli postponed in order that reserves to Germa buyers for about of money may be greated. The £16,000. She is of 3,014 tors Philippine Iolau la...”ar Tain, 20th
oficials are also askelt sand in gross and 2.800 tans not register.
amine af works" to be ear and was built at Port Glasgow in Weihaige, wir by the people in uso of 1001 with dimensions 823-ft, by
40.1-ft: by 2014,
Aug., 8 T.M.
Chefoo" and "Tientalni Per Hulchow, 20th, Ang-
Kowloon draw) 19' 0")
.Balow overflow
vitalon Below sapuoli... STORAGE IN MISIILIONS AND DECIMALS
A GALLONS,
#gy al
oral out the 20th inst
The 1.5. Glenlochy posted the Suez Canal on the 18th alt., for Hongkong
via Str.its,
All the steamers of the Eampran Lías are fited with Wirstown Telegraplay.
New System of Telefunken.
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For further Partinalusa, apply to
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
MELCHERS & CO.,
GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG and UHINA
Longkong, 8th August, 1912.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO., LD.
Hongkong-South China Coast Ports.
Highest Claas, Festest and Most Luxurious Blasmars on the Coast, baring landid Accommodation for First-Class Passangers. Electric Light. Excellent
Calvine.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW AND RETURN. (Oomying 9 to 10 d ys.)
STRAMAKIPA.
GAPTAIN
GRAVING,
The Mogul Lion 8.8. Pathia Jeit|HAITAN ...... | I. 8. Drach...... | FRIDAY, 18th. Ang,, at II k. United Kingdom on the 7-b alt,, fo HAIYANG | A. B. Hodgins ... TUESDAY, 20th Ang,, at 11 AM. Hongkong via the Straits.
Tho TK. K. a. Buys Maru left Mnozarilo on the 1st inst., and in duo 50 Bigmulu's no the 18th inst
· The .8. Jilanga from Calcuits left Singapo10 and may be exported
hero os or about the 14 h ini.
During the months of July and Augant-Retara Tickets available for Uiros month will in isaned at a rodanting of 20 per cent, on the manal rate to' Fooshow. FOR SWATOW AND RETURN (Occupying 3 Days).-- MAIMUN........ | J. W. Evans „,... | WED'DAY, 14th Ang, at 11 s.x. HAIMUN.............. | J. W. Evans...... | SUNDAY, 18th Aug., at 10 Lit
Steamers will arrive at, and depart from, the Co.'s Wharf near Blako Pier.
For Freight and Passage, apply to
The 8. Dilwara from Shanghai and Kobe late Mji and may be expected 291
her on or about the 15th inst, në nonn
The 1-0. 8. N. Ou.' s.o. Choy. THE EASTERN
|from Shanghai, la dun at Hongkong on
the 18th inst, and fear for Shanghai,
on the 18th last
The 1-0. 8. N. O's .. Hopsang from Batavin, in `dus at Hongkong on the 18th junk.
The Shire Line 1.1. Den of Glanis from London is dus at Hongken, on the 2nd prux She passed Canvi on the 2nd inst,
The B. I, B. N. Co.'s a.s. Multra, from Rangoon, is dus at Hongkong ou the 17th Inst., and leaves for Japin on the 19th lost.
The Bon Llos A. Benalder, from Leith and Lendon. left. Singapore on the 11th fast., for this port..
Kowloon Ora”
The H. A. L... Funst Baton left Miation? 136.00
Shanghai on the 12th inst, m.tr, and Re Contraption of waar In Kowloon during the may be expreted here on or about the month of July 1918. Extend popsa
Consumption...
Consumption, par
Гр
1921
34.40 gallons
kend per day ...
partiça, 396 pallons The Government Analyst's reports show that the
W. CHATHAMĮ
10in fastam,
Then Gl plochy loft Bingapore on Banday, the 11th fast, and ledus here on or ab ni tatard y. the 17th inst.,, A m
The us. Glenfare passed the Canal on this Pth Int.
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Mail Service to Australia,
Steamers
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