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The Atlantic Ico Danger. As was broadly reported in our columns on February 17, an or Serangement has been made for co-operation between the Board
YACHTING
C. Y. C. Race Yesterday,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1913.
A race was held in conne stion with the C. Y. C. yesterday, to decide which bonts should com- pete in the final for Mrs. Clark's of Trade and the principal Atlan-prize, which will be sailed off on tic steamship lines in carrying the 20th April, the dafs of the out during the prosent year the closing orui: » recommendations of the Merchant. The race for the Handicap Shipping Advisory Committes in clasa and Hayward Hays class their report on Life Saving at started in a flat calm, but the Sea with repet. to stationing a breeze sprang up afterwards, vessel for ico, observation to the giving the Ghol class a fine strrt.
The resets wore as follow: North Atlantic. In accordance
Handicap Class. with the advies of a special conference, summoned by the Board of Trade to consider the best menus of giving effect to this recommendation, it is proposed that a vessel should be stationed off the cast coast of North America to the north of the steamship routes during the coming spring to watch the break-up of the ice and to report its movement on
1. Dorothea.. 2, Violet. 3. Alanah
Hayward Hays Class. 1. Bat.
Gaal Class,
1. Astboro.
2. Gaol.
3. Thecla.
J.
POST OFFICE.
MAILS ARRIVED TO-DAY. Shanghai, s.s. Anhui. Calcutta, s.s. Dilwara Hoihow, 8.8. Hue. Bangkok, 8.8. Pongtong,
London
MAILS VIA SIBERIA.
Lafl
Due Stanghal Mar. 8 Mar. 10
Feb. 20
- Feb. 21
MAILS CLOSE.
SHIPPING NEWS.
ARRIVED.
Otaru Maru, Tap. g.e., 2.699. Ikez
awa; 15th Mar.-Dairen
WEATHER REPORT.
On the 17th at 11.10.-Pressure
is highest over Manchuria, and to the east of Japan. It has in eroased moderately along the E.
Mail Steamers
THE PENINSULAR
9th Mar, Coal.-M. B. K-const of China and decreased AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO.
Iyo Maru, Jap. s.o., 3,918, Hirose slightly along the 8 coast.
15th Mar.-London, etc., A depression which formed over Gon.-N. Y. K.
the 8. Loochoos yesterday now Don of Glamis, Br. s.s., 3,381, Alies to the south of Japan. The Law, 15th Mar Singa- shallow depression over Indo-
the DATES asmel-
YOU
pore 9th Mar., Gen.-J., China has spread north-eastward WILL despatch VESSELS to the Underincntioned PORTS on or abont
The monsoon will probably sot Torilla. Br. s... 3,189, Swanson, in again along the coast of
16th Mar Yokohama China to-morrow. Moderate SE-LONDÓN & ANT- 1.
Eiger,
Swatow, Amoy and Foochow
Per Halyang, 18th Mar., 9am. Tientsin Per Cheongshing, 18th
Mar., 10 a.m. Straits-Per Perseus, 18th Mar,
10 a.m. Philippine Islands-Per Clevo-
land. 18th Mar, 10 4 m. Straits and India via Caloutta-
Per Thongwa, 18th Mar,,Titan,
11.a..
Macao-Per Sui Tai, 18th Mar,
1.15
Philippine Islands-Por Zafiro, 18th Mar, 3 p.,
WITH COLOURS FLYING Swatow, Amoy and Formosa
How the Terra Nova's Men Learned of the Scott Tragedy.
2nd Mar., Gon-D. S. & Co. Nor. s.8, 578, E. Fingaloon, 16th, Mar-Dalny. 10th Slar. Besne-Kwong Man Tai. Frithjof, Nor! s.8., 891, Andersen. 16th Mar.-Bangkok 9th Mar, Rice-T. & Co. Br. 88, 5,730r Evane, 16th MarManila, Gon B.
8. Haiyang. Br. 6.9., 1,363, Hodgins, 16th Mar-Foochow and Amoy 15th Mar, Gou D. L & Co.
via Anping-Per Soshu Awa maru, 18th Mar. 5 p.m. Swatow-Por Haimun,, 19th Mar,
8 a.m.
1:
winds and unsettled weather over the northern portion of the. N China Sea.
Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 a.m. to-day, 0.13 inches.
FORECAST FOR THE 24 HOURS ENDING AT NOON TO-MORROW
District.
WERPY,S'PORE, PENANG, O'MBO, Port Said, and. MAILLE
SHANGHAI, MOJI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA...
NAMUR Capt. A. Collyer.
NORE Capi. D. Asbury
19th Mare Freight
alout) Freight and 23rd March Fassage
boat
} ASSAYE SHANGHAI Capt. G. W. Cockmin, ... 27th March -Forecast.
SE winds, LONDON, VIA INDIA
Freight and
modorate
Hongkong Neighbourhood
and
overoast.
USUAL PORTS OF Uapt. G. W. Garbin, P...
Noon 2011-Mich
Pasage. Freight and
Pastage
rain and
fog at
Maru, Japss, 3.912, Shimi-
timos.
NE winds.
For Freight, or Fassage apply to
E A: HEWETT,
P. & O. B. N. Co.'s offic»,
Superint dent.
Hongkong, 17ti March, 919,
zu, 16th Mar-Shanghai 2 Formosa Channel) 13th Mar,, Gon-N. Y. K
Commander Evans in an inter-Amoy-Per Glenfalloch, 19th Ulv, Nor. B.8., 884, Salrison, 16th
J
Mar., 8 a.m. ', -Per Singan, 10th Mar, Singan, 8 a,m,
view at Christchurch, New Zoa- land, declared that the gallantry Bolhow, Haiphong, and Vakhoi of Captain Scott and his party had never been surpassed.
The
the way to the routes. The Scotia, a whaler, formerly em ployed in the Scottish Antarctic Expedition, has been elfartered to carry out this work, and it was anticipated that she will be ready to leave Dundee, whore she was then lying, about the end of February, The vessol is boing fitted with a Marconi wireless in-survivors were not disposed to stallation Inving a long range, so that she will be able to keep in touch with the wireless stations When stoering for Cape Evans in Newfoundland and Labrador. they arranged as stated in The cost of the expedition will our telegram, to give Captain be shared between his Majesty's Scott and his companions a great Strait Government and the principal ovation. Their acommodation Atlantic steamship lines. * was made ready and luxurios were brought up from the ship's stores. They arrived at the winter quarters with coloura flynga
The Marconi Contract.
As reported by wiro, Mar coni's Wirdons Tolograph Com pany addressed to the Postmas- tor-General on the 6th ult.
advise themselves at the expense of others of the ship's party.
A large party, ashoro cheered and the ship's company respond.
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German
Mail.
Mar.Bangkok
TOELL
Mar., Rico.-T. & Co. Br. 8.s., 1.047, Robinson, 16th Mar Haiphong and Hothow 15th Mar. Gon.
B. & S.
Straits, Burmah, Ceylon, Adelaide, Western Aus-Pongtong,
India, Aden,
tralia,
Egypt, and Europe via Naples Per P. E. Frid drich, 19th Mar,,.9 a.m.
and Coylon-Par Namur,
Batavia;
19th Mar 9 a.m..
Br. 8, 998, Botofuhr, 17th Mar.-Bangkok 8th Mar.. Rice, B. & S. Glenfalloch, Br. s... 1,434, Gar-
Samang, Sourabaya and Soshu Macassar-Per Tjiman- ook, 19th Mar, 11 am, Philippine Islands-Per Kaifong.
19th Mar,, 11 am. ES Macao-Per Sui Tal, 19th Mar,
1.15 p.m.
the group Commander Evans shouted, Aro all wall? They... thon learned of the "Polar party's Straits, fate.
·
dner, 17th Mar-Singa
3 South coast, of)
China botwoon H.K.
and Lamocks.
4 South coast of) China between H.K. and Hainan.
strong
E winds, moderato.
The saine as No 1.
China Coast Meteorological- Register,
17th Márch, a.nl.
(Wind.
Hour.
Barometer.
midity.
Temperature
D'tion. 】 2
Force.
pore 10th Mar., Gen.-J. Station. T. Sing. Maru, Jap. 8.8., 1,115, G Tashiro, 17th Mar
Wastook 7a30.1227- Canton 16th Mar. Gen.
Nemuro 6a30.12 sew) 2 -0.8 K.
Hakodate 30.07 Triumph, Gor. ss., 169,, Danga-
30.08- chwagor, 17th Mar Tokio
29.80- Canton 16th Mar., Ballast. Kochi
Nagasaki, 29.88- -J. & Co. Huichow, Dr. ss., 1,215, Hooker. K'shima 17th Mar-Canton 16th Oshima India via Bombay-Per Anhui, Br. 3.3, 1,350, Harris, 17th Ishi'jima
Mar., Gon-B. & S. Naha Mar-Shanghai, Gen Bonin Is.
Chefoo B & 9. Bangsang, 20th Mar., Dilwara, Br. sa, 3,460, Ramago, W'haiwei
RNR 17th. Mar.-UrHankow cutte, Penang and Singa- ohang poro 11th Mar.. Gen.-D. 8. & Co.
Tacoma, Vancouver and Seattlo-Per Titan, 19th- "Mar, 2 pm.
a further letter urging theired. Not scoing Captain Scott in Japad vin Kuchinotzu, Victoria, application for release from their contract of July 19, 1912, for the erection of the Imporial wireless stations, and stating that they were advised that they were The total distance covered by entitled to treat the contract as Captain Scott to the Pole and at an end unless it were confirm back was 1,842 statuts miles, and, ed by March 1. The Postmaater-reckoning by the progress of the General has caused the following supporting parties, Captain Scott reply to be sent to the company should have returned to Hut Japan
General Post Office,
Tobruary 15, 1913.
Gentlemen. In reply to your
Capri, 20th Mar., 11 am. Shangbai and North China-Per
11 a.m.
Macao-Per Sui Tai, 20th Mar.
1.15 p.m.
and Yokohama-Per Tjitaroem, 20th Mar, 2 Hue,
p.m.
Point by March 10. His luat message, however, told of the misfortunes which it was impos- Shanghai and North Ching-Per
Anhui, 20th Mar., 3 p.m.
Replying to a question rogard-Swatow. Amoy and Foochow
Por Haiching, 21st Mar,,. ing Captain Scott's natonishment
@ a.m. at the shortage of fuol at the de-Japan via Yokohama For Dil pots on his return journey, Com-
wara, 21st Mar, 9 a m. mandor Evaus said Captain ScottMacao-Per-Sui Tai, 2lat Mar had enough fuel to last a month beyond the expected date of his return.
lotter of the 6th inst., Iam direct-sible to overcome. ed by the Postmaster-General to say that ho can do no more than repeat the conclusions stated in my latter of February 5, and arrived at after careful cousidora tion namely, that, while he greatly regreta tho dolay 'which has taken place, he cannot admit that the deny has been such as to entitle you to withdraw from the gontract.
The Terra Nova arrived at Lyttelton on February 12. She was to leave Christchurch for In view of the deliberations of Cardiff, via Cape Horn; on March the Select Committeo and of the | 15.
inquiries that are being made at Horse Thieves Lynched.
their request by the Technical Committee, there is, of course, no prospect that a decision can be reached in the matter, by March:
-I am, &o.,
A. F. King.
St. Petersburg, February 11- Telegrams from Kharkov state that five thousand peasants in the township of Kotolva demolisbed the local court-house and seized
1.15 p.m.
Weather.
All the store steamers are tied with wireless Telegraphy.
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CLEARANCES AT THE HARBOUR OFFICE. Mar: 15.
Daijin-maru, for Tamsui. Szechuen, for Ningpo. Chinhus, för Shanghai,
Mar 17.
Philippine Islands, Augagur, Yap. Samson, for Singapore.
Tred. Wilhelmshafen, Wing Hang,, for Canton. Rabaul Herbertahohe. Triumph. for Quinhon. Matupi, Australia. Ta Eiger, for Canton. smania and New Zealand Anhui, for Canton via Brisbane-Per Prinz Linan, for Shanghai Waldemar, 22nd Maraiyang, for Fooshow. Huichow, for Tientsin. Philippine Islands, Japan Bombay-maru, for Singapore. -via Nagasaki, Honolulu, Kiükiang, for Newchwang Canada, United States Chun On, for Melouchow. and South America via Kintail, for Saigoni San Francisco-Per Nile, Otaru maru, for Darin.. 22nd Mar., noon.
American
Malt,
The late Mr. T. Adkins Estate. Subsequently they broke into the
Mr. Thomas Adkins, J.P., police station, and, dragging out Japan Evesham, Worcestershire, for another horas thief, lynched him twenty-four yours in Consular (also, service in China, left estate valued at £33,305,
"Nature Doctor's" Fortune. Gustav Probst, locksmith and nature doctor," has died at Solothurn, Switzerland, leaving
8.a.m...
a horse thief, whom they lynched. Pitilippine Islande Per Yuen-
sang, 22nd Mar, 1 p.m. via Moji Victoria and Ta coma-Pér Tacoma maru, 22nd Mar., 1 p.m. Macao-Per Sui Tai; 22nd Mar.
1.15 pm -Shanghai, & North China (Europe via Siberia)- Per Chenan, 22nd Mar 5 p.m.
Straits and F.M.S: Appointments The following appointments to the Colonial Service have been made by the Secretary of State for the Colonies Straits. Sottle-
Siberian
ments-Messrs. J. W. Adams, Swratow-Per Haimun, 23rd Mar.
a fortune of £28,000 maaaible W. W. Martin, and J. Landon to
9 a.m.
DEPARTED.
Mar. 16. Haimun, for Swatow. Daijin-maru, for Tamsul. Chinhua, for Shanghai: Kiukiang, for Canton. Kwangtah, for Canton. ***Mar. 1750
Eiger, for Canton, Ichang, for. Canton, Hsin Chang, for Canton Sabine Rickmere, for Canton Produce, for Bangkok é Samson, for Singapore,
from one and eight-penny feos be Medical Officers. Malay Swatow, Amoy and Foochow Machow, for Hoihow.. for his medicine, which consisted States-Mr. J. C. Watson, to bo
in all cases of pounded rhubarb Assistant Superintendent
and beetroot.
IT'S SAID
Government Plantations.
You can't please every
body" But
JOHNSTONE'S
M. P, WHISKY has a splendid
start. It is only a question
getting every body to try it.
OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE,
HRUTTONJEE & SON, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
of
French,
English
Mail:.:.
Per Haitan, 25th Mar., 9 Bombay-maru, for Straits..
Triumph, for Quinhon,
a.m.
Saigon, Straits. Ceylon, Kintail, for Saigon- Adelaide, Western Aus- Paláty for Straits.
tralia, India, Aden, Egypt
and Europe via Marseil-
PASSENGERS ARRIVED.
Ios (Late Letters 11 to Per 8.8. Haiyang, arrived 18th Noon Extra Póstage 10 inst, from Foochow,
cents). (Letters posted Norman E. G Thomas, L. Y
in all the Pillar Boxes Burbey, G.
in time for the first
in this contract mall.) Per Nera, 25th Mar, 11 am
Per 86.. Biugan, arrived - 16th olerance will be included inst., from Haiphong, &e famo
Crekmann, court WANY
Pex 8.8. Anhui, arrived 17th inst, from Shanghai Drury. Rev. and Menton. M
Sergeant, Stoll, Mra TIDE TABLE.
Straits, Burman, Ceylon, Adelaide, Western Aus tralia, India, Aden, Egypt, and Europe via Brindisi (Late Letters 11 am to noon, Extra
Mrs
Postage 19 cents) (Sup-Mar. 15th to 21st Mar, 1913,
plementary mall on board
up to the time fixed for departure of the mail
(Extra Postage 10 cents) (Letters posted in all the Pillar Boxes in time for the first clearance will be included in this con- troot mallThe Parcel Mail will be closed on Friday, the 28th Mari ataku 5 pm Per India, 29th Mar 11 am
"High Water: Hodekoor
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29.85 —— 29.8266
Wushow 9a29.94 60.94
Phüllen Tourano 29.80 79.-
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOY).
MELCHERS & CO.,
4DENTS, HONGKONG and CHINA.
7th March, 1919.
CO, LO.
29.93 68
29.9077
9a29.9580
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP
Hongkong-South China Coast Ports.
w 20 Highest Clan, Fasthul and Most Luxarinar Steamers on the Coast, having. no. 1 bpleuid Accommodation for First-Class Passenger. Eric Light. Excellent ane 1b Onisine.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY "AND FOOCHGW RETURN,
Pakhoi Hoihow
11
17
6 a 29.85 68
17
O. St. J.
i 23.8875
Aparri
29.95 75.
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no 1b
18
20.9482
Ob 0.16"
Labuan
20.87 85
ETHANRELPS.
Cobu
T. F. Olaxton, Director,
Hongkong, Observatory, Mar. 17.
(Occupra 9 to 10 days.)
CAPTAIN
LEAVINO,
HAIYANGA. E. Folging | TESDAY, 18th Mar. at 10 am.
1 Barometer, reduced to 82 HAICHING..... | W. C. Fasemore, FRIDAY, 21st Mar., at 10 am, degrees Fahrenheit on the level | HAITAN... | J. S. Rasche | TUEJDAY, 25th Mar, at 10 am, of the soa' in inches, tenths and hundredths.
2 Temperature, in the shade, in degrees Fahrenheit.
FOR SWATOW.
|||HAIMUN...] J. W. Eva...... SUNDAY, 231d Mar., al 10 am,
3 Humidity, in porcentage of Baturation, the Humidity of air saturated with moisture being 100, 4 Direction of Wind, to two points.
5 Force of Wind, according to Beaufort Scale.dispat
6 State of Weather, b blue sky,
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Strawaw will arriva at, and depart from, the Co.'s Wharf mar Binks Pir
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Douglas, Lapraik & Co., General Managers.
detached cloud, d drizzling rain THE EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN
fog, g gloomy, h hall, 1-light- ning, o overcast,p passing showers, q equally, r rain, s snow,
t, thunder, v visibility, w dew wot),
0 Pain in inches, tenths and
| hundredths. ****
METEOROLOGICAL.
Previous
• Day On Dato On Date
Barometer 29.93 29.87
29,84
Temperature 57 62 Humidity
64
Low Water Wind SE VERIKEO Hoger Direction
Force 41. 132672 Waathoror
Low Water Rain
Low: Water
Highest open air Temperature on the 13th
4934-41 E.K. Observatory, 17th Mar., 1913.
Low Wald?
IF. Claxton, Director,!
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