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FROM TSINGTAU.
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DIARY OF WAR,
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1914.
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POST OFFICE.
Ships' Letter Boxes.
Ships' Officers are strictly forbidden to receive on board their reasols any correspondence from the Public.
3. Chlpmantors are not allowed to place or expose on board their wosacia lettor boxes for the purpose of collecting corres pondence; all sub buxes fourd exposed returned to the General Post Office,
4. Shipping Companies must not re- ceive from the Publio for inclusion in their abipa Papers any but bons fide con- goes lettore which should be left open for inspection when required.
(Continued from book of page 8).
November 16. - Votes
for $225,000,000 and for a million more men passed by the House
1. It is hereby notified that during the of Commons. Announced that continuance of the War all outgoing cor H.H.S. Canopus is safe. Caiman al Post Ofice or at any of its Branch
respondenas must be posted at the Gener Another batch of 323 prisoners regiment annihilated roath of Offices. of war arrived at Himeji on Friday Bixschoote. Reported that Rus the 22ad ultiono by train from Jaian Flest leaves Helsingfors to Ujins. Of this number 236 were give battle to the Germans. officers and men of the Austrian November 17.-Prince of cruiser Kaiserin Elisabeth, inclad- Wales leaves for the front. Mr. ing the Captain, the rest being Lloyd George outlines financial Germans. When they alighted proposals in House of Com-on board their vessels will be removed and from the train "Mr. Baker, an mone, including War Loun of American siding at Himeji, 2350,000,000. presented obrysauthemuma to the, November 18-War Captain of the orgieer. The pri- quoted from par to one-half per Honers were lined up on the plat-cent. premium. Japanese Am form, the roll was called, and they bassador leaves Constantinople were then handed over to the care British Third Division abelled of Ar. Noguchi, head of the out of trenches, bus brilliantly Himeji prisoners depót. The counter-attack and driveGermane Captain and a number of officers back in disorder. German Fleet were Accommodated in the bombarde Libnu. Myokoji temple, 160 others were November 19-Russians pro- put up in the limeji Hlongwanji greasing in Esat Praseis and templo, and 150 in the Koifukaj Galicia, but advance guards in temple. The streete were lined Poland retiring. Division of with huge crowds to see the Russian Black Sea Fleet engages prisvara pass, ond the different the Goeben and Breelau, which detachments marched through disappear in mist after former is with an appearance of great badly bit. cheerfulooss. Tuis batch of pris onera is said to include the crew of the destroyers and the wireless telegraph station staff.
November 20.-German attacks in France and Belgium less severe; now falling in Flanders. Desperate fighting betwea The steamer Daito Maru, with Russians and Germans batw five German officers and nin ty- the Vistula and the W four men, arrived at Takabania Raseinas attacking strong. early on Friday morning. The|tions in East Prussia. nilicers were sent on tɔ Matsuyama
5. Shipping Companies should state in their agtifications to the Foat Office the exact hour of departure of their vessels in order that the public may have overy faollity for posting at the General Post Ofice.
wal
G. Shipping Companies and Ships' Off- cers must send to the Post Office ALL correspondence except bona fide consi
nees' letters posted in the Ships Letter Bozes or received by Ships' Offloors at the ports from which they sailed or anywhere on route to Hongkong.
7. The above regulations will not affect the ceased, private lotter boxes carried sels belonging to, or managed by the between Hongkong & Canton by the ves- Hongkong Canton & Macao Steamboat Company.
War risks are not covered by postal
registration or insurance,
SHIPPING NEWS.
ARRIVED.
Persia, Br. a 2,744, J. Hill, 8th instant
San Francisco, 7th ult. Gen-P. M: S. Co.
·
Neisus, Br. s.s. 4,460, D. Maclean, Sthinst.
-Liverpool, Gon.-B. & 9.
Sungkiang. Br. ex. 987, J. Rubinson, 8th Halphoog. 5th last, Gen-B. & 8.
Yuensang Br. B. 1,128, Tough, 8th Inst Manila, 5th inst., Gen.-J. M. & Do.
Heimur, Br. s. 641, Stewart, 8th look- Swatow, 7th lust., Gen.-D. L. & Ca..
1
Kutsang, Brian 3,111. Bendly, 7th inst.,
Calcutta, Gen.-J. M. & Co.
1
WEATHER REPORT.
MAIL STEAMERS
THE PENINSULAR
pines and increased at all other stations, AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO.
On the 8th at 11.30—Pressure has given way slightly over the southern Philip more especially over North China. The | antiorcione remains stationary, but con-
tinues to increase in intensity, and arena. of relatively low pressure exist to the cast of Japan and in the south part of the China Yox.
Strong monsoon will continue to prevall over the north part of the China Béa.
fi
ENGLISH MAIJ
Hongkong Rainfall for tour WILL despatoh VESSELS to the Undermentioned PORTS on o
ending at 10 am, to-day, 0.00 Inchos.
FORECAST FOR THE 14 HOURS. ENDING AT NOON TO-KORROW.
Datriot.
about the DATES named “
For B'BAY,vis Sings-)
Steamere
To Sail On 'Remarks
Forecast.
pore, Penang and Colombo....
Malta
PASSENGERS ARRIVED,
£ and
--
1 Hongkong and Neighbour | N.E.winds,
modorato
R.N.R.
hood
to front; aloudy,
SHANGHAI
MOJI, KOBE | Nile
AND
Persa, Persia from Bin Francisco-Mr
A Bruns, LA Rishmoud Bryant, Messrs I Erlanger, LV Gelder, John Hepburn, Wm J Littell, Ong Kuim-tem, James Ross, Spitzel, Francs A Whitney, P. F Yung- ling, Mrs P F Yuugling,
Par s.s. Kulang from Calcutta--Mr & | 2 Formosa Channa).. Miss Sellers,
PASSENGERS DEPARTED.
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For Europe-MrEH Molbye, Madaras CORRESPONDENCE (INCLUDING Coole, Mia HI Furier, Messrs I Matrika PARCELS) IS BEING DESPATCHED to, a Katayama, Hinton, Morristt. De & AS OPPORTUNITY OFFERS BUT MO Noreworthy, WB Robinson, NW ALL SERVICES ARE IRREGULAR Storens, Thomas, Mr & Mrs H H Kempt, AND UNCERTAIN AND ALL COR- Ol & Mrs Cavendish, Miss Cavendish,
Mr & Mrs T Midzuno,
November 21.-British Ad. RESPONDENCE IS LIABLE TO DE- Nahi Master Chan Wing, Miss
by rail, and were interned at the miralty announces elaluiate Raikoji temple, and the men Bystem of mine defence on eart marched to the depot, where they coast. Australis taking atepa to were put up in the Dainrioji and send unlimited number of men Kogwanji temples. The steamer to the front. Russians inflict lefi Takahama the same heavy losses on Austro, German morning for Osaks, for which forces between Czsustochowa and destination she carried another Oracow, Russians bombard Black batch of 200 prisoners.
Sea port of Khops, doing_gres damage.
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THE PARCEL POST SERVICE TO FRANCE IS SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
THE PARCEL POST AND INSURE? LETTER SYSTEM TO BRAZIL IS SUS-
PENDED.
Mr
SHANGHAI.......... ·Capt. G. W. Cockman
YOKO-Capt. H. Powell
HAMA imur,
LONDON & Genoa)
N.E. gnie,
via
9 South coast of Okina be-) The samé' tween H.K. and Lamooks ý an No. L.
4 South coast of Chins bs-) The same twoon H.K. and Halaan..... as No. 1.
China Coast Meteorological Registor,
8th Dec., a.m.
(Winds
Hour.
Barometer.
Temperaturė,
Humidity.
D'tion.
Forco.
Weather.
Singapore, Nagoya
Penang, Colombo, Capt. W. H. Sweny Port Said and. R.N.R. Marseilles
Subject to alteration without notice.
}
3 p.m. 8th Dec.
Freight & Prage
about
Froigat
27th Dec, & Fargo
Freight & P'eage
noon 1st Jan.
All steamers are fitted with Wireless Telegraphy.
"NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.
'SHIPPERS are informed that the P. & O. Company's Vessels are insured under The British Government National Insuramoe Scheme and they can effect War Risk Insurance on. Individua shipments with The National Insurance Committee, London through their representatives there..
The production. of a Marine Risk Policy is not immediately necessary.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
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Hongkong, 7th Dec., 1914
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Mr & Mrs Liechar, DH
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Obat Cbl-ting
Mr & Mrs Colier, , Kan Yok kai, Mr Mr & Mrs Umedzu, Mrs Matsui, N 8 Mar- thy, Silas Moses, R Yoshinaga, Harbron, Callus, UB Eonstead. M. Dia, Haan. Takeuchi, S Muned A Mackay, D Mc
Lamb.
Y Y Hamamura, Kobayashi, Man- tan, K Ikeza, H Matsui, A O Monurova- ky. RH Rodzers, L M Bell, A C Ander NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT AL-son and Rulpbox. THOUGH EVERY POSSIBLE PRE-
For Shanghai-Mr & Mrs Howell, JA Nagasaki CAUTION IS TAKEN TO SECURE Bell, G Bell, Mrs van Herpo, HC Lee. Mis K'sgima EFS WHILST IN THE CUSTODY Lee, Master Li Pag-ial. If Andrews, Rav Oshima THE POST OFFICE THE POSTMAS
HOY Burkwall, Miss E Davis. .
Naha Ishi'ima PENSATION. FOR ANY LOSS OR DA. Moore, H S Jephson, W G Goggin Chefoo TER GENER
GENERAL CANNOT GIVE COM- MAGE WHICH MAY BE DUE TO THE Hugg, M&M WH McHenry, Dr Alice Whalwei ALL FURTHER NOTICE & O LETTERS, Fang-kong. O Barthy, JH Miseer, & Mohang ACT OF THE KING'S ENEMIES. UN-L Ernst, H Yasagawa, Y. Kihara, Tang Hankow Nov. 23.--German submarine BRAZIL, CRETE OR MONTENEGRO Tough, Fraser, A ULogan, Y M Perpetow, Changsha
BOXES, OR PA GELS FOR BELGIUM, Delmore, F M Fox, JB Hudson, G FRlóź, en
.. Kiuklang. U18 founders of the Scottish AND NO LETTERS BOXES OR PAR-H KStainfield, JH Van den Berg, K Taka Shanghai, const after being rammed by ED FOR INSURANCE.
ÇELS FOR MALTA QÁN BE ACOELT- g, Mr & Mrs Li S Tan, J. Il Craig, Master Gutziat UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS. Brisa patrol boat. British
AJ Lay.
Sharp Amoy 6a 30.20 61 88 en Swatow
The transport Daito Maru, with 107 Teinginu prisonere, including November 22.--Cannda ealist- 22 ollioers, arrived, at Osaka on ing an additional 50,000 men, the ord ultimo. They were at bringing her forces under arms unce aaded, and after inspection to 103,000. Luli still continues of their personal effects were in France and Belgium, Bavo for merched to the depot a Kidzu, vigorous bombardment of Ypres where they are to be quartered. by the Germans,
Eastern Extension Australasia & China Telegraph Co.
Bongmiu Miniere Compagnie, San Francisco..
Brandt, Dorothy Lyman Hong- kong Hotel, Shanghai.
audre
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THE SAFETY OF ALL 1 OSTAL PAC.
.carry out successful
THE PARCEL PUST SERVICE TO fight to Zeppelin sheds at Fried-THE UNITED KINGDOM IS IN FULL richshafen, doing serious damage. WORKING ORDER IN BOTH DIREC-
Nov. 24. Announced
TIONS BY THE LONG SEA ROUTE. Germans suffer heavy losses rouad: Ypres, 1,200 dead being found before a trench 500 yards long Portuguese Congress author.se8 any suitable moment, in accord- Portugal to intervene in war at
THE PARCEL POST SERVICE TO. EGYPT AND CERTAIN COUN RIES
For London etc.-Mossra J C-Owald,
20.32 37 Sharp P. 74 30.30 56
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30.43 48
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20
Taihoku 55
30.21
4 6
TUESDAY, 15th Dec.
Singbai, North China, Japan, via Moji. Victoria, B. Seattle & United Kingdom via Canada...15th Dec, 11 ..
Taichu
30.10
11, 2
Tainon
30.10.
6
Koshun
30.06
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Canton
63 30.21 54 94
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29.99 74
WEDNESDAY, 16th Dec.
Philippine Is., Australia, Tas mania, New Zealand und Now Gumes via Thursday la, 19th Dec., 11a.m.
Manila Legnapi Iloilo
Bacolod Cebu
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29.01 86
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MENTIONED, SERVED BY EGYPT,hilippino Is. IS RESUMED FOR ORDINARY PAR TUNIS, SWITZERLAND AND (LYBI- Japan via Nagasaki...15th Dec, 4 pm. CELS ONLY: CRETE CYPRUS, Swatow, Amoy & Foochow... 15th inst., Pakhal
GREECE, SYRIA, ITALY, ALGERIA
Cohan, Sydney Hongkong ance with terms of British YA TRIPOLI.
Hotel, London.
Eriksen. Mrs.. Peak Hotel,
Bangkok.
Fouuntai, Halpliong. Giasang, Fouchow.
Heise Hongkong Hotel, Manila, Kutioming, Manila.
Makingsecen, 4200, Building
House, Seattle.
Qanlay, Chelon.
Phoenkachun
Makassar.
Bantham
St.
Pougeo, San Francisco. Poogegui Hoctonghing Teck- jutop St., Manila.
Sanchiong, Bantham- Малазваг.
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Alliance..
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Nov. 25.-Announced that two
The services to Gormany, Austria, and
British battleships on Monday their Colonies, and to the Ottoman Eny- bumbarded all points of military pire are suspended, significance at. Zeebrugge. Kus-
Unregistered letter" and Post-Cards
sians register successes against may now be sent to Talaxiau. Germaus, Austriana and Turke,
Nov, 20. Announced that
everything points to overthrow MAILS CLOSE TO-MORROW,
of German armies in Poland. Straits
9th Dec, 9am.
British battleship Bulwark blown Fakhoi & Halphong 9th inst., 10 am. up at Sheerness,
8.raits, & India via Calcutts ...9th Doc.,
I am..
Nov. 27-Mr. Lloyd George announces that the War Loan has swatow St.,been largely over-subscribed, Mr. Winston Churchill reviews the naval station, in the House of Commons. Announced that Ger-
Sun On Lung Molo Cai, Macao,
W, I ELWES, Superintendent.
Hongkong, Doc, 3rd, 1914.
Great Northern Telegraph Company, Ltd." Bouman longkong Hotel, Shanghai.
Euyansang, Shanghai Itaibang Yonio Street, Antung Jap.
Kiangguan, Amoy. Pushingchong. Yokohama. Paul Pedrini, Hongkong Hotel, Yokohama,
Quanyeng, 70 Queen's Road East, Yokohama.
Suzanne Terrain, Post Office, Shanghai.
Socomik Astor, Saratow, Tongwoo, Kobe
A. B. SORENSEN. Aptg. Superintendent Hongkong, Dec: 4th, 1914.
MARTIN'S APIOL & STEEL BaumPILLS
& Teanah Ziemedy farys keep a TT
de dijag
"MAN DI KNY
Linsly dose mai
MOT DJ
so that on the Brit mintaterad Zlom vio
Lipomaziand casm, their na Zynga All Charla and kiore
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MARTIN'S:
SAPIOL & STEEL CIGUESPILLS
Mail.
...9th Deo. noon. Shanghai, North China and Japan via Nagasaki, Vistors, Tucoma & United Kingdom via Canada......9th Dec., 1 pm.
min submarine sinks ateamora Hoihow. Haiphong & räkhol 19th inst.. Maine ile an Primo near Havre,
Nor, 28-Rasians rout Aus- triane, taking 7,1:00 prisonere and many goo8. Announced that German cruisers in Pacific lave net left Chilian tare since thi engagement of Vuly araíso. Morn- ing Post's Peir grad correspond ent saya bulk of German army in Poland is irrevocably lost in the best event
4 p.m.
THURSDAY 10th Dec.
Hollow, Halphong & Pakhol...10th Deo.
11 ..
berlan
Shanghat and North
Europe via diberla
Doc. p..
1.
China ...10th
[Tientsin-Pukow Service Shanghai Br. surcess P. C. Monday, 14th December.]
Nov, 20. Rassian against Ge munc firmed. Field Marshal Sir John French reviewa; fine work of Bitish rope in battle of Ypres Armentieru.
Nov 30 Announced that His Bwatow, Amoy & Fodchow......11th Dec. Majesty the King has left for! France on a visit to Britiek: | Ileadquarters.
SILIMPOPON COAL. BUNKERS
can be supplied at cheap rate
at
SANDAKAN & SEBATTIK (British North Borneo), At those ports steamers calling for bunk r coal exclusively are exempt from all shipping dues And charges.
A. BUNE.
Austra-
lian
Canadian
Mall.
Mails.
American
Engli
Mall.
p.in.
Philippine Islands, Japan
via Nugasaki, Honolulu, Unit
0,
T.F. Claxton, Director,
od Bates, Canada via San Hongkong Observatory, Des. S.,
Francisco ...16ta-inct, 11 a.m.
FRIDAY, 18th Dec.
1 Barometer, reduced to 32 degrees Fahrenheit on the level of the sea in in- |ches, tenths and hundredths."
2 Temperature, in the shade, in degros
Straits, Burmah; Cəyión, Ado- laide, Western Australia, In-Fahrenheit. dia, aden, Egypt, and, Europe. Laia Lettura 1930 aan. to 11
6.A tra. Posage lucent, he Humidity of air saturated with mois 3 Humidity, in percentage of saturation,
(Leiters postedin all shorinat
Hure being 100,
Bules in time for the frut clearance will be included in
thus contruct mui?). The parcei malt will be closed on Thursday, the 17th Dec, qt 6 pm........19th Dec. 5p.m.
SATURDAY, 19th Doc.
Austra-
LA
Mail.
4 Direction of Wind, to two points.
WN
3 Force of Wind, according to Beaufor Btalo.
State of Weather," b blue sky, o de- Philippine Is., Australia, Tastached cloud, d drizzling rain, ffog, g manto, new and via Fast gloomy, ball, I lightning, o overcast, p Darwin & New Guinen via Passing showers, q aqually, train, a snow,
tthunder, visibility, w daw wet. Thursday Is....191b ist, 10".
ti.m
0 Rain in taobes, tenths and hundredfbe
E. A. Hewett,
Superintendent.
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TIDE TABLE.
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7th Deo., to 13th Dec., 1914.
METEOROLOGICAL.
High Water
• tiongkɩng ·
Mog M Time.
SATURDAY, 12th Dec.
Previous
Jan
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Wind Direction ...
Day On date Os dato
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