THE SONG OF THE SEA CURE FOR SNATCHING.
CHILDREN
Prologue.
Where the world's highway is narrow and the sos galis wheel and cry, You shall see the children
ing in a long procession by Battered by the good salt billows, thrashing thro' the cold grey
|
They
воал,
2.
Man Who Hid› Jewellery Under His Tongue.
Despite the fact that a snatcher was well searched at the Tai Ping theatre in connection with the alleged theft of an earing, it could not be found by the two plain clothes Chinese" constables, They were, nevertheless, doubtful as to the man's innocence and they took him to the station. There the interpreter displayed a better knowledge of the tricks of men of the accused's class and on
are flocking, xking homeward to their Mother England's knees. The liner from Australia, and the examining the man's mouth found
trader from Cathay,
the missing piece of persons! The grimy blunt-nosed collier; adornment concealed under his
and the mail-boat from the
tongue. A look into the record of Bay,
the anatcher proved very inter- And trooper from the Indies, roli-esting, as it revealed that he had ing thro' the Channel seas, been banished and had been They are faking, fxcking home several times before the Bench
ward to their Mother for offences..
· England's knees,
and grey
"
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1914.
DIARY OF WAR.
ان
Development of the Crisis
Step by Step.
June 28.-Arohduke Frans Ferdinand and Consort auras sinated by a Servian student at Sarajevo.
De Vienna and
June 30.-Anti-Servian moustrations in Travnik.
Jaly 1.-Martial law declared throughout Bosnia and Herze- govina.
July 3.-Servian tri-colour barged in the neighbourhood of the Servian Legation in Vienna.
July 3.-Theeemi-official Pester Lloyd warna Belgrade of the recessity of an immediate change of tone.
July 9-The Lokal Antsiger (Jerlin) says if responsibility for the murders ie brought home
DAIRY FARM NEWS.
We beg to inform our
customers that we are
in
a position to supply
ALL our customers with
Butcher's Meats, Fresh
Milk and Dairy Produce as hitherto.
Austrians.
Patriotis
German desperately attacked Fort Sera- At the Police Court, this mora- to Serviane, Austria will Expeditionary Force. To and fro in ceaseless yigiling, the man made the acquaint-have the support of the oivi- araiser reported to be bombarding, Liege, but were repulsed, prowl the watchers grimace of Mr. C. D. Melbourne, lised world, especially Germany, ing Libau. Severe fighting on Germana attack Mulhausen, in who interested himself in bis in demanding justice from Bel. River Drin between Servians and Alsace, compelling small French That guard their mother's ranges future to the extent of giving grade. The same day the Tempe Autside. Buckingham Palace. masters in Upper Alsace. Boeres force to retire, French remain and patrol the world's him six months for spatebing, six correspondent at Belgrade staten
decides Wales
to ralee Austrian troops reported to have highway,
months for returning from banish-
Austrian troops are concentrating In the name of Drake, and Jervis, ment, two whippings of twelve on frontier.
mounted regiment for service entered Alsace. Linge farts re Imperial Hawke, and Nelson, hold the strokes and four hours' stocks, 40
July 23 Austro-Hungarian abroad. France protests against ported still intact. sa to make the prescription for Hole delivered to Servis demand. Germen acts of war. Russian Government to withdraw troops his omplaint complete.
ing suppression of Fra-Bervion pleet driven inte Gulf of Finland from South Africa. Germans movement and punishment of by Germans. British Mediterra-seize Landen, which is later re- Great accomplices in 58835sinations, neap Fleet clears for action. occupied by Belgians.
Bir response to Earl Kitchener'e Anewer required by 6 p.m. asme Martial law at Malta,
Edward Grey's speech in Parlia sppeal for men. day!
July 24-Details of Note ment.
August 4.-German ultima published and proved unexpected-
BWAY,
And they keep their watch for England and who shall say them Day?
You far flung wand'ring children
you are speeding home once
more,
You have roamed the world and
back again to Mother Eng
land's shore.
The winds have best you sorely,
Sing you then, you wandering children, sing you then the homing long!
The Ocean Tramps. We have ploughed the hidden highways from the Horn to Singapore,
We have barne the dear, old Ensign fram Bahia to the Nore,
ват,
southern shorǝ,
GUN PRACTICE.
We are officially requested to publish the following, in order obviate any chance of alarm
to
or
misunderstanding:
Gun practice will be carried out by the Royal Garrison Atli
Strength of the British and
German Fleets.
32
19
10
0
(Obegloscont) 30
20
Armoured Cruisers.
9
F
34"
9
From the ice-clad eliffs of Greenlat Class (Drond-
nought) Zealand's land to New
2nd Clase And no man "hse bade us tarry 3rd Class
and no foe has said us nay, For our Mother, Mother England, ahe bae cleared for us the Way! And some of us are broken now and some of us are old,, We're battered and we're rosly and the worm has got its hold,
Battle-Cruisers... Other Types Cruisers (modern. with speed of 23 koots and over)} 50 Destroyers (10
ཐ༠ ཧྨ ཤ
Beported
ly severe Semi-official Pester tome to Belgium. Lloyd affirms that Germany will Anglo-German naval battle. Eari srffer no third party to intervene Kitchener sails, but is recalled.
Bome
announces
...
War declared between Britain
11
August 12.-Belgium reporte that German advance guarda are falling back on main Army. Terrific cannonading heard from Tongres.
£483,861 and no Wilt. Mr. William Edmonds, of Wis-
rext of kin.
SILIMPOPON COAL, BUNKERS
SANDAKAN &
n be supplied at cheap 'rates
at
SEBATTIK (British North Borneo), At these ports steamers calling for bunker coul exclusively are exempt from all shipping dues and charges.
A. BUNE.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
PEAK CLUB,
THE Band will play as usual in the grounds on Saturday
selection of music will be per- night next, 15th instant. It wet a
formed in the Ball Room.
ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE.
and you know of angry seas,
between Austria and Servia, But you're looking, flocking tery from the following worke
July 25-Russian Cabinet and Germany. homeward to your. Mother and on the following dates:---
Aagast 6-Germans invade Belgium. Japan to take measures combs Park, Colyton, Axminster, Eugland's knees."
Mount Davis, Tuesday 18th meets; announced that mobilisa See, the ocean highway narrows, Augast at 8 a.m. in a 8.Wtion proceeds forthwith.
July 26-Russian request for to discharge Treaty obligations Devon, and 08, Great Cumber you are thronging England's direction.
Stonecutters, Wednesday 19th extension of time on Servia's to Britain. Germans violate Dutch land place, W., Lord of the Manor of Southleigh, Devon, and gaten,
behalf refused. Servia accepts territory at Tilbourg, Russian You are weary, you are homesick, August at 9 a.m. in a S.W: Austrian demanda and and German troops in contact on formerly a merchant in Liverpool,
Mother England's welcome direction.
rejecte others, Martial law in frontier. Reported that French who died aged seventy-nine, left waite,
Fakebawon Saturday 22nd Austria-Hungary. Servian capital detachment captures German £431,861, of which £391,227 is Tis the long, long wished home August at 10 a.m. in a N.E.
craisers Goeben and Breslau and? transferred to Kragujevaca. coming, and the way was direction.
letters of administration of bis July 27.-Servian troops sinks the Panther. Germans personalty. He had no will, and. rough and long,'
Should the weather conditions aboard Venube steamer fire on reported to have violated neu estate have been granted to be unfavourable the practices Austrian troop engagement trality of Switzerland. Bombard his son and daughter as the only will be postponed until the ensues. Sir Edward Grey an- ment of Liege began by Germans. following days, Sandaya excepted. ounces his efforts to arrange Sir John French gazetted Inspec conference of Ambassadors..... tor General of British Forces; July 28-Uzar, addressing Admiral Jellicoe becomes au A NAVAL COMPARISON.
Council of Ministera, declares prome commander of the Fleet. "We have stood this thing for August 6.--German troopa.re teven and a half years. This is ported to have been repulsed by Belgians in fighting near Liege. enough."
July 28.Austria declares war Lord Kitchener's departure for Approximately, the relative From China to Jamaica, from the
strengthe of the British and on Servis, Germany considers Egypt again cancelled.
Numerous German prizes Cape to Sydney Town, We have tramped and tramped German fleets at the outbreak of Sir Edward Grey's - suggested
the highways of the ocean war were as follows, the figures conference has no prospect of brought to British ports. Earl Kitchener appointed Secretary including all ships, actually success. "up and down.
July 20.-Austrians blockade for War, Bank of England rate Wherever we have wandered sanctioned in October, 1013:-
Battleships.
Antivari. Panic in New York reduced to 6 per cent. Germans Mother England's sign we
British Con- repulsed by Belgians, with 8,000 Britain, Germany. stock market.
Mr. casualties. Servian volunteers nols drop to 69.
that cross the Save and plant flag on Asquith the situation is one of "extreme Austrian bank. Germany throat. gravity." Servians destroy bridge eua Italy with wer unless she at Semlin. Austrians bombard supports allies. B.M.S. Amphion Servian positions, compelling sinks German mine-lager Koenigin evacuation. Two Servian steamers Luise and later strikes mive and Uhlans enter captured.. German troops more sinks herself. in response to Russian advance Liege but Belgians exterminate them. House of Commons vote. towards Wirballen,
July 30-British irat Fleet additional war credit of £100,000, leaves Portland under sealed 000. Nineteen German, warships orders. Belgrade in flames. Artil reparted sunk or captured in"
Sea. Two German lery duel between Servisns and North Austrians five miles down river cruisere reported sunk from Belgrade. Home Rule Am-Atlantic.
August-German Cavalry ending Bill postponed; Britain presents a "united front," Russian division routed by Belgians in mobilisation in 52 Governmenta. Luxembarg. Germany asks for Denshin Maru Ashore.
war armistice: admita 25,000 men The Japanese steamer Danshin 4,000,000 men placed on
are hora de combat. Maru went ashore during a fog footing.
July 31.-Germany. aake August 8.-German Cavalry
CANADIAN PACIFIO BAIL- in the Inland Sea on July 12.
WAY COMPANY'S The fore and main holds are Russia for explanation of her Division crosses Meuse, but is
ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP
LINE." making water and it is feared that mobilisation. Attack on Bel practically annihilated by a large quantity of cargo has been grade continues. Martial law Belgiana, Italy firmly refuses to
NOTIDE TO CUNSIGNEES. To the ends of all the earth, aye, damaged. Steps have been taken in Germany. London Stock fight. Bank of England rate Bank of reduced-to-5-per cent. British to and fro and back once by a salvage company to refloat Exchange closed;
8 per
cent, seize South Togoland from Ger-
S.8. "EMPRESS OF JAPAN."
The above-mentioned steamer her, in which no difficulty is an-England rate
Bank Act suspended Russian mana and Franch enter North We have trafficked as you told us ticipated.
destroy railway bridge in Austria Togoland. British Government having arrived from Vancouver, every coast and every akore.
between Szczakowa and Granites, accepte Australia's offer of 20,000 Victoria and Japan Ports, Con- No man has dared moles; us and
no foe has barred the way'
New Zealand and Canada offer men. French troops enter Alsace signees of cargo are hereby noti
Lorraino.
ified that their goods, with the assistance: For your flag has cleared a path-
August 9.-Germans evacuate exception of Parcels, Treasure August 1.-Austrian Reserve way thro' the sunset to the
out.-German altim Luxemburg owing to French and Valuables, are being landed day,
to Franco
and advance. Japan issues ultimatum and placed at their risk in the And o'er all the ocean ranges,
Rassie, expiring at nood,
to Germany. German submarine. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf lesá, eyes,
and Godown Co.'s. Kowloon Go- British aternly silent, broad awake,
warship downs where delivery can be The strong war guards of England | And o'er the world's wide oceans Italy declares neutrality. Evi sunk by
the peace of England lies! dences of Australian loyalty Reported that Japau has issued obtained
against Germany.Goods on hand after the 19th Epilogue
Bank of England discount.10 per ultimatum
for instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be Oh Mother we have served you 'Tis well, 'tis well, my children, cont. Germany declares war. Earl Kitchener appeals
come you home again once First shots fired by Bassian 100,000 men. Russians enter
territory: "near the effected. frontier patrol on Germans near Anetrian
**** valley of Styr. Belk
All-damaged packages are to be the brood of Mother England Prostken; no casualties.
August 10-Austrian craisers left in the Godowns and this flock home to England's August 2.- British cabinet ahore,
moote and adjourna till evening, bombard Antivari. Rapture in Office notified, when arrange-
tion. Ome you home you tired chil- Cossacks invade Germany near Franco-Austrian relations offici ments will be made for examina- No claims will be admitted dren, weary wails of seven Bialla, Germans invade France ally announced. "
Commonwealth after the goods have left the. Go- August 11. enter noar Cirey. Germans Come you home at last dear chil-Luxemburg. Germany promises Navy transferred to Admiralty till downs
war ends. Announced that there
D, W. CRADDOCK, dren to your Mother Fag indemnity to Luxemburg.
General Traffic Agent,
We are weary, aye, and hoert-sick, hear our song upon the breeze, We're limping, limping home
"
27
118
36
0
91
40
years old or less) '162 Torpedo Boats Submarines
Men (Peuce) 146,000 72,889
"ward, to our Mother Men (Reserves) 82,800 80,000
England's knees,.
The Liners.
We have done your bidding Mother, we have sought the long ses trail,
We have braved she hidden ice
Eerg, wo bave ridden out the gale
more,
their defiant vigils make.
The Warships,
fall and well from day to day,
There are none who dare dispute
Where'er the winda haev bellowed and where'er the waves have swept, Ours the duty, ours the honour, called we have watched with tire-atums
..
ns, there are none to say us Let
We are warders of the ranges, we
patrol the living 8888,
That your tired wand'ring chil
drea may oreep home to England's knees. Watch and watch, with tireless
vision, for have kept,
honour wo
more,
seas,
Bad
in
Hongkong, August 12th, 1914.
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