WAR ITEMS.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY,
The wholesale price of kerosene | bas been raised to. Tes. 5.80 per case of two tins, which means a rise of Tas. 1.30 over the old prico..
ACROSS AFRICA.
Telegrams from Burma Papers. Benzine is now sold at Tos, 11 American Who Declines to Find
London, Aug. 3. The Daily Mail anys the attack on Luxemburg is a direct chal- "We lenge to Great Britain. understand an intimation has been conveyed to the German Gov ernment that if a single Germán soldier is ordered to wet foot on
Belgian soil the British navy will take instant action against Ger- many."
The dollier Saxon from Kings Lyon, bound for Brunnebunel, has been seized and taken into Coxbaven.
The
Monster war processions are marching through the streets of St. Petersburg headed by ikona, The police and troupe are con- spicuous by thoir àbsonco Czy and Czaritza appeared on the balcony of the palace and sau the national anthem The ohur ches were packed yesterday the congregations praying for Ilian victory.
Milions of dollars of emergency.
per once rise of Tcs. 2 50 over the former price. Kerosene in the bazaar is being sold at Tes.
per tin.
All the big Ubinens tradera are buying up big stocks of oil and imported provisions with the hope of making large profits."
"
A River.
Colonel Max O. Fleischmann,
of Cincinnati, who with his wife bas left London on route 10 Por- tuguese East Africa, whence they
will strike out on a tour, across the wildest part of the African continent, described his proposed trip to a representative of the Standard recently.
The demand for condensed milk has been very great and the chief wholesale dealers have sold out all their stocks. Yesterday
"I have been through Africa the price per case was Tes. 24,
and on but some of the big shops contem before," be remarked, plated to sing the price still previous toure succeeded in mak- further, even if they should re-ing a goo many excollent friends ceive further consignments. The in various remote settlements. tetuil dealers were selling at Tea. The chiel purpose of our present 32 per case and to-day some of journey is to give my wife and them deanaded Tee. 1.25 for myself the opportunity of calling single tiu. (B.D.)
on these friends again. Ours is not in any senso an expedition, either for gieotific research, big game bunting, or geographical exploration. We do not expect
The Germans at Saigon.
a
Just us we are going to 'prees,
the Straits Times, new reaches us from an authoritative source that at Saigon on the sight of the 5th inst. all the German offices and residences there ware wrecked, and the German co-
AUGUST, 22, 1914.
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.
to djecover any rivere, or in fact can be obtained in Klang except do anything worthy of comment for apt ausb. in the Press."
The coolie receiving depot ts Colonel Fleischmann, who bae quite emptyka order being given
instantly arnt down again, crne though it seems. An alternative is to shut him up in a big steel cylinder containing compresso
Ourrency are arriving in New Cupants reacuéd just in time by boen stopping with his wife and last week for it to be cleared. Tae air, thus imitating the under-water York. Altogether five hundred the military who placed them in several servants at Claridger Indian cuolign that were there conditions, Then, gradually, the
the gaol for safe keeping. The million dollars may be issued to offices of Mesars. Speidel and Co., bauke. The friendliness of
the well-known, shipping agents, American busivos towards Ecg were among those destroyed. land is evidenced by bankers
9.5. Lutzow reported Captured. discassing the feasibility of
According to a Dutch press shipping immediately one hua-
message the N.D.L. mail steamer dred millions in gold to London to Latzew was captured by British relieve the financial situation Naval forces near Port Said. She there. It is also suggested to was outward bound for China hold a sum in New York to assist
ports. The Lützow is a twin American exportera
scrow steamer" of 8,820 tons and English bonds.
Was in command of captain H Textor. She was built in 1908
or
buy
The German authorities state that the temporary detention of English merchantmen in the Kini
anal is merely a police measure. It is solely a matter of changing their destinatiou, qud there is no intention of interfering with the property on the vessels,
A moeting of directora of the Liverpool Cotton Asancition is
We were
treroon and is thus a very valuable capture.
French Missionaries Leave fur. Front. As nearly all the missionaries of French nationality in the MS. and Straits have performed their service in barracks, whilet
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He bad
Hotel, admitted that his party have been sout to their respective probably would penetrate into estates, and no more immigrants
are to be landel at present. "eations of Africa never before traversed by white men. not yet drawn up any particular plan of march, bat be thought, probable that he would proceed across Africa in a north-westerly oirection from Portuguese East Africa, finally emerging on the Congo coast in the west.
The depot was cleared to be kept in readiness for the accom modation of any Chinese coolies it may be decided to repatriate.
The local steamers are calling
na usual,
THE DIVER AND HIS WORK,
"I have been in the, African wilds bree times, and never have had the slightest trouble," he said in reaponse to a suggestion that the journey wae. a perilous one,
The only real danger lies in the perils of the Search for Bodies.. possibility of disease, and I have always takon every precaution against that."
pressure can be reduced.
A Provident German. The North China Daily News learns upon good authority that a German subject representing iu Shanghai five important piece- goods firme of Moscow, left there few days ago, taking with him a considerable Sup of money belonging to his employers. It is supposed that he hus goori to Japan.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE.
myself as Export and Import Merchants And Commission have this day stabished
Agents under the name of Fred Om-Taylor & Co.
FRED, TAYLOR, Hongk ng. 21st August, 1914.
FOR AMOY, SHANGHAI, KOBE AND MUJI. HE Steamship
"TANDA"
be
Cupt. Kilpatrick, will despatched for the above ports ón TUESDAY, the 75th Augnst, at noon.
The Steamer has superior ac- installed throughout with Electric Light and carries a duly cortified doctor.
Mr. Cossboom, a diver, of New Should he meet with any game York, who wanengaged in search«. worthy of attention, Colonel Flei-ing for bodies of the Emprese of 398olved that the chanz shall studying for priesthood, the schmann will, of course, do a Ireland victitas, died half an hour be closed indefinitely; also that mobilizim now in fores affects little shooting, but he is not going after having been brought to the (nga Renter's Quebec until further notics all tra fingia, says the Singapore Free out of his way to find such sport: surface by divers from HMS.
Press. Mynseigneur Porro, Despite his reticence on the sub- Essex
He was found futures and all tenders and Bottle- ments for future catracts shall Bishop of Bangkok, who is just ject, he is one of the best shots correspondent). bo suspended. It was further forty-four years of age and a that America has produced. He 130ft. below the surface.
native of Alsage, belongs to the has hunted all over the world, mooting on this, an English: decided that until a arrange: First Reserve and is proceeding and in 1909 wrote a must interest journal saye
The reasons for the death of the ment to safeguard interests of all
from Suzapoia, where he is now ng volume, "After Big Game- concerne I can be made no trading staying will. Dr. Barillon, the in Arctic and Tropic," which was liver engaged on the Empress of circulated privately for the edi-Ireland are not stated, but there in spot cotton shall be alloweel.
Bishop of Malacca. He is coom- London Ang 4. A the opening of the Reenstag panied by three Marist lay fication of the author and his is no doubt, of course, as to the the Empress und Princes of the mothers. Father Maury is obliged friends. His military rank was dangerous character of such work. Apart from the main require- Royal family were present. In to leave Bitu Gajah and Father given him in recognition of bis bie opening pooch the Emperor Coppie may have to leave Ipoh, services with the Ohio Volunteers ment of getting air down to the diver, there are two or three William enid:
No last for whilst two Fathers quit Province in the Spanish-American war.
He is 37 years old, and head of other things. to be considered, Welleley and one leaves Tapah. conquest impels as. inspired by an unflinching deter- The two missionaries at Seremban. he huge American yeast manu-First there is the pressure ef mination to keep the peace God Fathera Fourge and Pagesin, also facturing company bearing his the water. This increases with commodation for passengers, is
He is many times "o the depth, and sets a limit to the had given us, and in self-defence, belong to the First Reserve and name. with a clear conscience and clean asil by the P. & O. Syria with millionaire. In 1905 he married depth to which, a human being Miae Sarah Hamilton Sherlock, of can go. Modern diver's dress is the others, hand we grasp the sword."
Father Fourgs' case is unusual Cincinnati, whose tastes in the constructed to relieve the diver of the conclusion his Majesty shook hands with the party leaders and He is one of a family of five matter of unconventional travel the water pressure to a limited the deputies sang the national brothers from Bayonne. His four coincide with his own to a remark-extent, but not very much. anthem, the Emperor listening brothers have been already called able degree, and who has accom. The first eenaation felt when
trip $120. up and are now on active service. panied him on journeys into many the diver goes down to thirty feet Herr von Bethmann Hollweg le goes to the war, and the uncharted portions of the globe. or so below the surface is a sing- ing in the ears. This is due to the drum of the ear being stretched "maid: “We shall repair the wrong mother of the five sons remains
a.little, and this is caused in turn we are doing Balgium immediate alone in ancient Gascony. Singa- ly out military sima havo roche pore will also lose two priests. other hajis read. The Sultan and by the fact that the air pressur an end. Threatened as we are Altgether eighteen will quit the natives opened the palms of their on the outside has been incroas. Father hands while prayers were said fore, while that on the inside is and fighting for most sacred Straits and F. M. S. possessions, we must think only ftuandel, at present in charge of the success and victory of Great kept normal for a few seconds He reiter the Cathedral of the Good Shep Britain. At the conclusion of the longer by some slight obstruction of pulling through." ated that if England remains hord, must leave a little later service the yellow rice was distri-in the Eustachian tube connect-
the Third buted to the people.
ing the car with the use neutral Germany would under- as he belongs to
Ordinarily a diver may descend take not to attack French chip- Reserve and, like many of this class, may be employed on duty
Says the Malay Mail of August quite quickly to the scene of his work. But he must he very care- The Reichstag has passed a iu bospitale and camps.
The loss to their congregatione Port Swettenham and Kloug ful how he comes up, and the bill authorising a war credit of
may be easily imagined, when it have settled down again, after the £250,000,000.
longer he remains dawn the more A remarkable" proclamation in is rememberel that all these first alarm, and business is going time must he take in coming up of the vessel will be landed at: the military official orgau at Ber- missionaries have specialized in on very much as aual.
There was something of a panic, lin refers to flaming anger at one or other of the native langa-
ages and use one or two dialects last week, and the Asiatic, store is down his bload is absorbing once, at consignees' risk and
with bared head.
ping.
At
Position at Port Swettenham.
13:-
The reuson is that all the time be
air. The greater the depth the greater the pressure of the air and the more of it he absorbs in a
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Agents. Hongkong, 21st August, 1914, NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG
& SINGAPORE: *HE Steamship
THE
"TANDA," having arrived from the above ports, consignees of cargo are horeby informed that their goods will be delivered from alongside. Cargo impeding the discharge
expense.
readily found as efficient subati-bowever, had an immediate effect, given time. His blood becomes
aerated like sode water in SINGAPORE are requested to
totes.
Sultan's Loyalty.
terms.
expense.
No Fire Insurance has been effected
Bills of Lading will be counter- signed by the undersigned. DAVID SASSOON & CO., LTD).
Agonts.
the onslaught committed on the
cf Chinees and the Tamil langu keepers quickly rushed up prices
after 22nd inst., will be landed at Cargo remaining on board peaceful German people."
consignees' risk and oxpense. concludes: "If Gud vouchesfer age daily in their intercourse with to as much as 40 per cent.
their flocks. New men are not, The Government Proclamation,
Consigners of Cargo from victory, then.vae victia."
London, Aug. 5.
though some residents found it, The committee of the Cabinet
a syphon, Reducing the pressure take IMMEDIATE delivery of dealing with food supplies un
necessary to put the situation is equivalent to pressing the lever their goods from alongside, such Kota Bahru, Aug. 10.
before one trader in unmistakable of the syphon. The air bubbles cargo impeding the discharge of nounces that, besides wheat
II. the Sultan held an open-air aupplies for foar months already
There was, also, a rumour that out. If the pressure is removed the Vessel will be landed and in the country, large consign service on the Padang this even-
a sudden arcant is made the rush ments are en route. Therefore ing at 5. The service was attend the Divanha, the outward mail, gradually no harm is done, but if stored at consignees risk and fatnine is inconceivable and there ed by Mr. W. Langham Carter, was coming into Port Swettenham, of bubbles collects near the beart is no justification for any rise in acting British Adviser, Britishers but she went past without being and may result in death.
and subjects and a large gather-sighted by the launch which At 200 feet down a diver should the price of meat and bread.
live minutes the Ilouse of ing of natives including turnkus. went out, apparently not fearing not remain more than twelve Commona voted estimatesnmount The natives brought 100 trays of
minutes at one time, reckoned ing to 105 millione sterling. yellow rice ne offering. A guard Boy burgling cruisers,
The P. & O. boats are expected Lord Mounteagle appeale to the under the command of Capt. arrive as usual this week from the time he leaves the Hongkong, 21st August, 1914,
surface till he begins, to ascend, southern, Irish Unionista to re- Anderann and Chief. Inspector though a little late. The sand ho should make six halis on epond to Mr Redmond's noble Jackson formed a square, and on Syria, Homeward bound, is to his way up, his time for ascending WANTED. --Englishman de- oil to join the Nationalist Volus- the blank side stood the Sultan's pick up a big cargo of rubber,
being not less than half an hour. Now that the duty has been If for somo pressing resson he About 5 a large body of imame and hajis beaded removed, rubber can be delivered should remain down at this depth The veri turopean, commodi- by the Mufti came on the Padang, much cheaper in London. Very for an hour, he should take not ties continue to rise every day then come II. H. the Sultan and few estates have stopped tapping. less than four hours to come up. Some estates were in need of When a divor is brought to the and at some of the big wholesale his two sons. The Mafti (High dealers' eque lines cannot be had Priest, of the State) then read already cash last week and drafts surface too quickly and is found writion prayer, after which five were wired from Home. Nothing to have collapsed, he should be at all.
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