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DIARY OF WAR.
(Continued from back of Page 8).
9.Announced that the Russia noin Bakovina have adrano od 80 iniles in a week and roached the chain separating Bakov ion from Hungary,
"KILL ALL YOUR
PRISONERS."
Oerman Bärbarity Now.
Proved Officially.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1915.
The French Casalste Genera notifies as that General Joffre Įthe French Commander-in Chief, Jan. 10.-British Reply to has issued an army order, datail U.S. Nole published: Britain (December 17, in which he undertakes to interfere with dedlaros:"We have proof that nentral trade only when such trade is not bonu fide.
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POST OFFICE:
Ships Letter Boxes.
1. Itle hereby notifed that during the continuance of the War all outgoing cor- respondenas must be posted as the Gezer al_Port Ofoe or at any of its Branch Ocea
2. Ships' Ofours are strictly forbidden to receive on board their vessels any
orrespondence from the Public,
SHIPPING NEWS.
ARRIVED.
Chanan, Br. 21 1,354, W. L. Jones, 11th
inst.-Shanghai, 7th last; Go B. & 8.
Daigi Maru, Jap.... 846,8. Kanato, 11th,
fast.- Swatow, 10th inst, Gen.- 0.3. K. Yatıbing. Br. zn. 1,424, S. M. Hoyriok,
12th inst-Calcutta, 21at ulto. Gen.—1.M. & Đời
WEATHER REPORT.
On the 18th at 11.10-The Locohoos diproulon "has, dsspered and moved | north-eastward, 1446 am this morning | it was central to the part of Tokyo,
The depression over Indo-China has Alled up.
An antioyolone now covers China. Promure has increased considerably along the south coast of China and slightly over the Philippines.
MAIL STEAMERS
THE PENINSULAR
AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO.
ENGLISH MAIL,
Frash to strong monsoon is indicated WILL despatch VESSELS to the Undermentioned PORTS &
along the east coast of China and over
"Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 am. to-day, 0,10 inches.
Juraosen, 18th inst-Java, 4th Inst., Gen.-J.O. J. L
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FORECAST FOR THE 24 HOURS ENDING AT NOON TO-HORROW,
Dirirlot.
Forecast.
Kaga Maru, Jap... 2,764, L. Ito, 11th inst Dairon, 4th lost. Bean-M. B. .Co.
་
*
12th inst.-Shanghai,8th instant, Gen-P.& 0.8. N. Co.
3.Shipmasters are not allowed to place boxes for the purpose of collecting corres-Tillemtang, Dut, xx. 8,395, N. V. Wyk the northern of the N. China Sea. or expose an board their vessels letter pondonos; all much boxes fourd exposed ailloutenant commanding the on board their vessels will be removed and seventh company of the 112th returned to the General Post Office. Bavarian Infantry Regiment com-ere from the Public for inclusion in 4. Shipping Companies must not re- Jan. 11.-Sixteen German magicated to his men the follow their stips Papers any but bons de ven aeroplanes seen over the Chsane! make for Dankirk and drop 30 in order, ined by the general igneos' letters which should be loft open Oriental, Br. 1. 3,085, A. L. Valeutial,
oomanding the 55th brigade of for inspection when required. bombs, doing but little damage. the 14th Bavarian Corps: Hence- Germans severely punished both forth no prisoners will be made. All prisoners must be put to death, and the wounded, with or Without arms, must also be put to death. Prisoners, even when irken in large bodies, must be put to death. No living men must be left behind us. This order was carried Jan. 13-Small-por, cholera and typhoid raging in Austria., as interrogations of Ger-
man prisoners proves that num Roomania decides to enter the bera of French prisoners were Concert of the Triple Entente by shot dead." about the middle of February.
5. Shipping Companies should esate in their notifications to the Font Office the Shaohsing, British 4.8. 1,307, Thebben, 12th
last Shanghai, G.-3. &8.1 Hongkong and Neighbour (N.E.winds,. asact hour of departure of their vossale in order that the publis may have every Kaijo Maru, Jap, ax. 2,084, Y. Yamamo
franki fair. facility for posting at the General Past
best and west,
Jan. 12.-Russian guccesses in the Caucasus continue, two Torkish companies baing captured.
י.
Jau, 14.-King George confera bonours on the Grand Dake Nicholas and other Russian gon- orals. Germans secure partial euccess at Soissons, capturing a number of French with guns.
WATER RETURN,
Lovel and Storage of water in Reservoirs on the 1st Feb., 1915.
WORKS LEVEL
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G. Shipping Companies and Shipw' Ofi- | Kamo correspondence posted in the Ships Letter 'cers must send to the Post Office ALL Boxen or reveived by Ships' Officers at the ports from which they sailed, aranywhere en route to Hongkong.
to, 11th inst.- Foechow, 6thiast. Gan-V. B. K.
Maru, Jay, *.*. 5,292, R. Shimidzu, 12th inst-Yokohama, 7th inst Om.-N. Y. K...
h
hood
Halching, Br.sa. 1,267, W. C. Passmore, 2 Formosa Channel....
11th inst.-Swatow, 10th inapant,
about the DATES named :***
For
SHANGHAI..........
Steamers
To Sail On P
Malta Capt. G. W. Coekman
R.N.R.
about
Freight
12th Feb.
10 a..
13th Feb.
BOMBAT via Singa-] Oriental
pore, Penang and Capt. A. L. Valentini Colombo.....**
about
P'sage
Freight & F'sage
SHANGHAI,
MOJI, KOBE Namur AND YOKO-{ Capt. A. Collyer HAMA
20th Fab
Freight & P'enge
∙10 ..
N.E. galo.
Penang, Colombo, Capt. A. Collyer Port Said and
31st Mar,
War the are not covered by posta Tuan, Br. L... 1,350. H. Walker 12th InstaBoath coast of China be-) The_xamo registration or lasurance.
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THE PARCEL POST AND INSURE? LETTER SYSTEM TO BRAZIL IS SUJ- PENDED.
NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT AL- THOUGH EVERY POSSIBLE PRE- CAUTION IS TAKEN TO SECURE THE SAFETY OF ALL OSTAL PAC- KETS WHILST IN THE CUSTODY OF
TER GENERAL CANNOT GIVE COM,
Masila,ta inst., Gea-B, & s." Chibli, Br... 1,643, R. W. Lloyd, 11th st-Swatow, 10th lost., Ballast -B. 48. Besitle Maru, Jap. km. 3333, Baitow, 12th Inat-Manila, Sib fast, Gen-0. 9. K.
Mongolia, Am. x.a. 8.750, E. B. Master, 12th inst.-San Francisco, Ga. -P. 31.8, Co.
12th fast.-8watow, lith'instant, Genmi, M. & Ca
THE POST OFFICE THE POSTMAS-Kwongsang. Br. s. 1,428, W. F. Bichard, PENSATION FOR ANY LOSS OR DA- MAGE WHICH MAY BE DUE TO THE ACT OF THE KING'S ENEMIES, UN- ftell, in low aft in Below T
TILFURTHER NOTICE NO LETTERS, verde
· BOXES, OR PA»CELS FOR BELGIUM, Overflow 22. is. Helawalt in Nelow BRAZIL, CRETE OR MONTENEGRO (34. uit. Below y Helow AND NO LETTERS, BOXES OR PAR. CELS FOR MALTA CAN BE ACCEPT-
CITY AND HILL DISTRICT WATER
1915.
MYELOW
Jau. 15. The British in a brilliant engagement capture a German position near La Bassee, Tyra capturing many prisonera. Unions forces occupy Ramans Drift and Tams Inter
mediate "overður
OYE:New
Swakopmund, Russians continuera ein. Below is Below ED FOR INSURANCE.
to drive German cavalry towards Wong naagin de owl sin Below Thor.
1 overfow
avertow
chon........ overflow
overflow STORAGE 1 MILLIONS AND DECIMALS: GALLONS.
Pakaian
Weichung..........
Jan. 16-Russians bayonet an raire Turkish regiment in the Tytan Hyewash Caucasus. French Socialista de. Intermediato...... clara in favour of a continuation of the war until the victory of the Aiea is complete. Allies niske substantial progress at muny points.
Total............. Consumption of water Diskt in rillions of gall
Jun., 2912. Cequution... Esta ed
pope ation
Can umption pres
1914
133.39
16.5
216.95
365
1.40
"ni
10.00
158.50 09.00
10 70
*1.42
мынаны
347.08
.gr
$53.03
in the City and it during the month of
צופי
1904 m. gallus
A
The services to Gormany, Austria, and their Colonies, and to the Ousuman Em- pire are suspended as are also the Parcel Pust services to France & Tsingtau..
The Public aro lnformed that field and Silvar in Coin or Bullion & Paper Money cannot be accepted through the Post without a permit is
for truas axion
sued by the Superintendent of Importa & Exports.
British Posts! Orders are now on sale
Intermittent supply by Khier Main in at the Sai Yuug Poon Branch Post Oflse.
bead per day...
On
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Jan. 17-Russians seize im portant Karlibaba Pass in the Carpathians, Transylvania.
bordering
Callos Main 11 stricis dudug Júnuary 1914 with the excep- tiền ol the #je, 4th ina a,th, when Constant Sug
* turned on owing to the Chinese New Year. Coustahl supply in all districts casting Jan. Ges. KOW LUGN WATER WORKS LEVEL.
1914
Kewlyn Graft 70
Jan. 18.-Announced that aftor three days' fighting the Russians register complete anccess over the j Turks at Karanrgan, annihilating STORAGE IN MILLIONS AND DECINALS
vation Kee ow servele.........) overlow
GALLONS.
1011
40
if cin Below
Overflow
117.00
Chiners New Year Holidays.
Bunday next, the 14th inst, being Chi- nese New Year Day, the Post Office will be entirely sosed. There will be so deliv ory on collection of correspondence from tho
the Pilar Buxes. Non-boxholars, may, Kowloon Gra}" Herration
However, obtain their ordinary corroupon- Reservoir
dence on application at the enquiry coun- Consumption of water in Kowloon in milons of i ter at the West corner of the building. callosa during the saunili of ja 1915.
1014 rely Consumption
30,09 -gallons Easianted popula
$5.750 tion............... 1 CUDA
their rearguard and pursuing remnant of the army. Kuehn resigns post of Secretary to the German Traneury.
Jan. 10-Two German gero. planes captured near Bar-le-Doo, German sirships drop bombs on. Yarmouth and King's Lynn, killing two men and two women and damaging property.
Jan.-20. Russian destroyer sinks twelve Turkish merobant-
per.
37.70
93,250
head per day
142 10.4 gallon The Government Analyst's reports shows that the Water it of excellent quality.
Jublic Works Department
repulsed
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W. CHATIAN!
Water Authority
On Monday, the 15th and Taosday, the letulcat, the Post Office u ill bo opas from 8 to 9 a.m. and there will be on delivery and one collection of ordinary letters as on Sunday,
'',
Hollow, Br... 836, W. F. Froon- 18t
inat -Paxhoi, l11th inst., Ġen.—
B, &,5
DEPARTED.
February 11. Balabadit for Singapore Bhabongo for San Prapolaco O Moon for Macao Hongwan 1 for Penang via Amay Luchow for Shanghai Wakamatsu Maru för Moll Haitan for Foochow via Amoy
CLEARANCES AT THE HARBOUR OFFICE.
#
Elger for Dulay
February 12.
Chihi for Saigon Chinese Place for New York via S'pore Kwangsing for Canton Kaljo Maru for Foochow via Swatow Chenan for Canton Shaobing fr Canton Halyang for Swatow
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tween H.K. and Lamooks sa No. 1.
South cast of China be-? The sama tween H.K. and Hainan...} as No. 1.
China Const Meteorological Register.
Station.
11th Fob, ..
Winda
Hopr.
Barometer.
Temperature.
Humidity,
D'HOR
Force.
Weather.
Wostook a 29.97-5 Nemuro 6a 29.83
#1
aw
nik..
Hakodate 29.70
Tokio
29.67
Kocal Nagasaki
29.86
30.01
K'ngimus
30.03
Oshima
29.99
Naha
30.03
Lahiyima
90.03
Bonin is.
29.80
Chafoo
Wasiwel
30.11 28 90 now 2 b.
Ichang
Kiukiang
Changthe..
Shanghai
90.28 .32
4
Gutzlaff
30.24 33
wow i o now 40m
Sharp P. 78 30.18 16 84 ens 30 Amey 6 30.19 50 93 no 20
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шту
1
no
10
30
Canton 6A 30.18 48 78 # 3 0-
30.10 54 04
0.0 now 70
Wuchow
}L'DON_via_S'pore, | Namúr
Marseiler ...
Mubject to alteration without notics.
All steamers are fitted with Wireless Telegraphy. For Freight or Passage, apply to "
Tro'ght & Penge
Superintendent,
E. A. Hewett,
P. & 0. 8. N. Co.'s office,
Hongkong, 12th Feb., 1915
PACIFIC MAIL S.S.CO.
OPERATING
MODERN HIGH POWERED TWIN SOREW EXPRESS STEAMERS.
MONGOLIA 27800 ton
KOREA 18000 Lens
CHINA 1000 tona
MANCHURIA 17000 tons
SIBERIA 18000 LONE
NILE 1100 100.
PERSIA ON Loos
Between Hong Kong, Manila, Shanghai, Nagasaki, Kabe, Yokohama,
Honolulu and San Francisco
· "THE SUNSHINE BELT"The Most Comfortable Route to America and Europe
..Saling WEDNESDAY, 17th Feb. at 1 p.m.
MONGOLIA ............ PERSIA (via Mâniis)......... « n KOREA..
BIBERIA......
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TUESDAY, 2nd Mur, at noon TUESDAY. 1th Mar. at 1 p.m. WEDNESDAY, 17th Mar. at 1pm..
These rinomers nse fomens for their modem'oquipment, somfort, and the superiority of the suising, walch is musar the personni supervision of Mr. V. Aforani, Lau world-famous enterer.", Kargo materiams, equipped with electris fans, and rungite water, « Borsha equipped with elpcizie raming Humpa. Numerous Desyminenteredit water swituning tank, Filipine orchestra, dock games, dances, ela-nos a dull moment throughout the trip, The Safety and Comfort all Patrons is thur First Considerations.
Swntow
February 11.
Talhoru 5a Ju.15
30.07 52.73
Talchu
30:05
Tainan
30,02
*
Kosthun
29.09
F'dores
30.03
H'kong
114
Gap Rock 30,06
Macao
Pakbol
糖
Holbew
Phulion
6 30.11 57
na 2 o
Tourand
29.06 72
11
0. Bt.J
29.91 75
one i
Pastro Pacino International Exposition Ba Francico-1915
10
20,98 78
n'w
10
29.03 .74 29.05. 81
29.03: 83
n 10
2 b
PASSENGERS ARRIVED,
Maalla n 29.05 Legaspi For an, Kaijo Maru from Fooohow-Mr Ilollo
Bacolod Per ss. Obenan from Shangol-Mrs Cobu Meggett, Mrs MoLure, Mrs Campbell, Labuan Messra Dicker, Brand, Capt Barrett,"
The Money Order Offos will be en-Bone. tirely closed.
There will be no night steamer for Can- wton on Sunday and Monday, the 15th and
14th inst.
with heavy losses.
men near Arkhave. Fierce fighting Dutch fishermen report having in. France.
Jan. 21.-General Falkenhayn seen a Zeppelin founder at sea. reigas post as German Minister
Jan. 24-Russians continue to for War, boing succeeded by out l'urke German naval raid on General Wild von Hohenborn English coast intercapted; Gør-
British steamer Darward sunk by cruiser Blucher sunk and
German anbmarine near mouth of the Meuse.
the
two battle-cruisers seriously damaged; no British ships lost.
SILIMPOPON COAL.
Jan. 22.-Announced that Allies) have made good general progross in past three daya, despite sovere
· BUNKERS German attacks. British naval seaplanes drop bombs ca Ger
can be suppled at cheap rates at man submarines and guns at SANDAKAN & SEBATTIK Zeebrugge...
(British North Borneo). Jan. 23.-Announced that Ger. At these ports steamers calling mans attempted to pieros British for bunker coal exclusively are line at St. Omer, advancing in exempt from all shipping dues massed formation, but were and charges.
A BUNE.
THE
17 IS WHAT YOU GET MORE
THAN WHAT TRU PAY. DOUBLE STRENGTH MEANS
DOUBLE VALUE.
LOTUS MOKHA
ia UNIFORMLY EXCELLENT;
Obtainable. Everywhere,
RUTTONJEE & SON.
Persa. Kana Maru from Yokohama
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T. F. Claxton, Director.
Rev & Mrs Rawlinson, Dr A H Woods, Hongkong Observatory, Feb. 11. Messrs JH Aroid, Jaw Sang, Lee Yung, Tu, Mitaui, H Tamura, Onin Ching-chen,
1 Barometer, reduced to 32 degrees
2 Temperature, in the shade, in degrees Fahrenbelt,
MAILSCLOSE TO-MORROW.
R Macgregor, J G Lock. OR Burkill, JFahrenhelt on the level of the sea in in- Straits, Burmah, Cavion, Ade-Johnstone, WG Pirie, FR Vida, TY ches, tenths and hundredths. laide, Western Australla, In-Young Choy Chong, Ting, O Miura, M din, Aden, Egypt, and Europe Kadeno, Ri, M. & Mrs Morimoto, K Ma- Lato Lotters 10.30 a.m. to 11 tsui, G lomita, Kun Yang-che. am.. Extra Postage 10 cents). (Lotters posted in all the Pillar. Bozes in time for the first clearance will be included in this contract mail). The parcel mail will be closed on Thursday
English
Mail.
Per ss. Odontal from Shanghai-Dr P
3 Humidity, in percentage of saturation, Todd, JN Wright, Dr F Oidt, De Laval, the Humidity of air saturated with modn Dr & Miss R M Bigier, Ab Sing. Mr T&tare being 100. fine Ezra, A G Stephen, JS Qubbay, Mrs
Baskin, Hawkins."
& Direction of Wind, to two points.
5 Force of Wind, according to Beaufore
the 12th inst. at 5 p.r.-Per Mrs M R Davis. Miss A Dogenring, Missale
Fer s. Mongolia from 8an Francisco-
ORIENTAL, 131h inat. 9 a.n.
Good, Goo Lin-tom, Mr & MCG Loo Batavia, Samarang. Bourabaya and Port Miss P N Lee, CT Lee, Mr Mrs FM Moresby via Batavia Por Mobler, Master J Mohler, Rov & Mrs AH TJIKEMBANG, 13th Feb. 11 Pago, SA Ransom, Mr & Mrs at Sandakan-Per MAUSANG, 13th inst., 11 Miss FTensato, Miss E Weaver, Y. Hom, shell, Di & Me DAW Smith, 0 Sprinkle
4.1.
Philippine Per LOONGJANO, 13th Takao-Per TAKAOSAN M., 13th lust, 2
fast 2 pm
p.m.
Salzon-Par TJIBODAS, 13th inxt. 3 p. Bangkok-Per-ANNA, 13th inst., 3 p.m. Japan via Yakobama--Per TJILIWUNG,
13th inst., 4 pan, Shanghai, & North China-Por SHAOR-
SINO, 13th inst. 1 p.m.
Shanghal, and North China (Europa via Sibario) — ̈ Per CHENAN., 13th inst. 4 p..
erian
[Tientsin-Pukow Railway Shanghai Br. | P. O, Thuraday, the 18th Feb.j
Bbanghai & North China--Por HANQ-
SANG, 13th Inst., 4 p.m. Haiphong-For HOIROW, 13th Inst. 4 pia
SUNDAY, 14th Feb. Swatow, Amoy, Formosa via Tamsul
Por DAIGI M., 14th inst. 9a.m Swatow-Por HAIMUN, 14th Feb. 9 a.m
MONDAY, 15th Feb.
Austra-
Han
Mall,
Mr & Mrs JC Bhioids, M Rumoll, W. Rus- sell, J Mur, Mra J Mur
THURSDAY, 19th Feb."
Haiphong---Fer' SINGAN,18th fast., 9 a.m Bestow, Amoy & Tamsul—Per DAIJIN
MARU, 18th fast, 11 a.m. Philippine Ix, Par OHINHUA, 18th
Inst, $ p..
Austra
0991
FRIDAY, 19th Feb.
Mail.
tached cloud, d drizzling rain, flog, s State of Weather, b blue sky, o de- gloomy, h hall, I lightning, o overcast, p passing showers, a aqually, r rain, a snow,
thunder, v vilbility, w dow wat.
© Rain in inches, tenths and hundredths
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Earomatar Temperature Humidity
29.96 - 30.10
66
54
30.11
50
62
94
23.
Wind Direction... WNW
Foro............
W
D
ado
0.10
Philippine In. Timor, Australia, Weather Turania, Now Zealand New Balo ................ Guinen via Thursday -Por
ALDENHAM, 19th inst. 10 Highest open air Wemperstars on the
F.K. Observatory, 12th February.
Swatow, Amoy & FoochowPor HAI-
CHING, 19th Tob. 1 p.m.
TUESDAY, 23rd Feb. Philippine" Is-Par SUNGKIANG, 23rd
Feb., 3 p..
Philippins Jalands, Austraita, 8 New Zealand Tasmania, and E. New Guinea, via Thursday In -Per HITACHI M., 15th Fab,
10a.m.
TUESDAY, 16th Feb,
WEDNESDAY, 24th Feb.
C'dian &
Siberian
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SAL
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Finet, 9 min. Awałów, Amoy. Anying and Takao---Pér
SOSAU M 16th inst., 4 p.m.
Tindon Baddooks, Kippers &co.
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m morning.
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