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WAR TELEGRAMS.
(Continued from Page 8.) FIGHTING IN THE LABYRINTH.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, JUNE 7,197,8
POST OFFICE.
Much inconvenience and delay in the delivery of correspondenco la caused by residents who obangs their addresses, falling to notify the General Post Office, Residenti arriving in or leaving the Col. ony, or changing their address in the Col.
ony, are requested to actify the clerk at the Poate Restante, General Font Oflas of the change of address at the earliest
Jane 4, 2.15 p.m. Special correspondents in France stats that the French are at present engaged in furious and almost irregular hand-to-hand fighting in the circumference in France, me twelve miles to the north of Ana, oslled the "labyrinth," which the official.com-opportunity.
unique saya the French have penetrated. It is a maze of trenches and redoubts covering an area of two square miles with miles of underground workings ont and south-east of Neuville.
T'Le attention of the Public is directed
The Zouaves are now inside, dealing with the detested Bivarians which roads as follows:- and Rhenish Pinasiana.
The usual time for closing a mail is one
Haitan,
SHIPPING NEWS.
ARRIVED..
Br. as. 1.183. J. W. Evans, 6th Iost-Swatow, 5th lost, Gen.D. & Co.
· fjr.
WEATHER REPORT.
On the 7th at 1111-Pressure has in-
oreased moderately throughout the area:
It is highest in the Pacifio to the east of
MAIL SSTEAMER
THE PENINSULAR
the Bontos, and is relatively low China AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO.
and Tongking.
Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours) Hue, Fr. s. 703, A. Cirnelinean, 6th instanding at 10a.m. to-day, 0.00 inch.a.
Chingwantao, 30th rito,, Coal
A. R. Marty."
Tanaan Maru, Jap... 1,892,. Nishikawa, 6th inst-Chingwantao, 3tat ult. -D. & C.
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to Furs, 28 of the Hongkong Postal Guide | Honats Maro, Jap... 3,947, N. Kawa- thims, 6th ist. Calcutta, Gen.' -D. & Co. Kusichow, Br... 1,220, Jorsyth, fih inst..
"Ticatsin, 30th ult, Clen.-B. & 3. Mexico City, Br. . N. A. Etarkey, 6th
Inst-Baigen, 2nd Instant Rice Order.
Sall. Letters prepaid with 10 conte-in ad- dition to the postage will, if handed over
The "labyrinth" is the last of the first-class German strong-hour before the steamer is advertised to holds between the French and Viny, which is the last ba rier to Lens. The French cavalry bave also been active in cutting off isolated parties of the enemy..
GERMANS DEFEATED IN THE CAMEROONS.
Jane 4.10.10 p.m...
The Press Buretu announces that Col, C. M. Doball, D. S. O., who is in the Cameroons, reports that the Allica dore the enemy from a strong position at Njak. Our losses were put heavy.
GERMAN SPIES SENTENCED.
Jane 4, 10.10 p.m.
ile counter, be received after the advar tised time of closing the mail until the mail has actually left the office.
"
Registered Letters to the Caroline, La-
FORECAST FOR THE 24 HOURS ENDING AT NOON TO-MORROW.
Dutriot.
ENGLISH, MAIJ.
Forecast WIL
VILL despatch VESSELS to the Undermentioned PORT3 da or
about the DATES named ra
8. winds," 1 Hongkong and Neighbour- 1 moderate;
Unp bood
generally,
For
Steamere
To Sail On Remark
SHANGHAI
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Freight & P'sage
Robert Dollar. Am.s.s, R. L Morton, 6th Furmosa Chanpel.......
toat-Manila, Goo.-D. Co.
Cyclops, Br... 5,762, D. Arthur, 6th inat. Singapuro, 1st inst. Gen.-B. & 5.
inst.-Java, Sugar J.C.J.L.. drone, Pelow and Marshall Island can Tipanas, Dut. sa. 3,010, A. de Laugo, 6th now acesppted for transmission.
Chungking, Br. ca. 1,311, Roos Lenis, 6th Inst. Bwatow, 5th inst. Hice-B.
The Services t, Germany, Austria, and i
rire are sus onded.
.
Muller and Ilaho have been found guilty of espionage at the Old Bailey, Muller was sentenced to death by shooting, and Hahn to their Colonies, and to the Ottoman Em-Liangchow. Br. 15. Bonson, 7th lastsat- soven yeare' penal servitude.
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SUSPENSION OF RE-ELECTIONS BILL.
June 4, 10 p.m. H Majty the King has given his consent to the Suspension Re-slections Bill,"
NEW ADMIRALTY APPOINTMENT.
"June 5, 6.45.a.m.
The Duke of Devonshire replaces the Rt. Hon. George Lambert P.C. as Civil Lord of the Admiralty.
AMERICAN NOTE TO GERMANY.
June 5, 4.10 8.0.
A message from Washington states that President Wilson has finished the United States' Note to Germany and it will probably he despatched to-day.
"
ITALIAN COMMUNIQUE
Battle Imminent at Monte Nero.
Jane 2, 4.10 a.m.
A Rome communique states: Oar cffensive on the Isonzo river is encountering great difficulties on account of the nature of the ground and the formidable entrenchments which are numerously manned and gurned.
After fluctuating actions throughout Jane 3, the summit of the dopes of Monte Nero remained in our 108sion and we have brought up reinforcements to obtain a decision.
The advance contienes elsewhere.
HOW THE PIRATES HAVE FARÉD.
Jene 5, 6.45 a.m.
The Admiralty reports that during the week ended the 2nd inat. eight British merchantmen were submarined out of
a total of 1,382 arrivals and asilinge
ANOTHER STEAMER SUNK.
June 6, 4.10 a.m.
The steamer Iakam has bein torpedoed and eunk off the Lizard. The crew of forty were saved.
LOG BOOK.
(Continued from page (i)
net registered tonnage in accor
MAILS DUE. America, ex Chios.Rangood M., 9th June.
MAILS CLOSE TO-MORROW.
Shanghai, & N. China Japan via Moji- Por KARMALA, 8b, inst, 9 Haiphong-Per KEIJO M. 8th June 9 a.ro. Hoihow & Haiphong -Fe KAIFONO,
Siberian.
A..
8th inst. 10 m.ke Shanghai, North China, Japan via Nagasaki, United States, 8. America, & Canada via San Franc's aco & U. Kingdom via Canada, Europe via Biberia Per CELIYO M8th June 1 p.m. Tientsin Pukaw Service Shanghai Br. P. O. Saturday, -12th JUDS) Swatow, Amoy & Foschow--Per Hal- TAN, 8th June 1 P. Straits Burmah & India via Calcutta-Per
NURERA, 8th in 2 p.m. Batavia, Cheribon, Semarang. Soarabaya Moresby-Per HOKUTO M. 8th June 2 p.m. Philippico I-TAMING, 8th Juno,3 p.m.
Shanghai and North China (Europe via Siberia) -Per EE ANHUI, 8th June, 3 p.m. “ Tientsic-Fukow Railway Shanghai Dr. P.O. Saturday, 12th June.l Swatow, Shanghal & North China-For
...HANOSANG, 8th June 4 p.m. Japanvin K.te-HAKATA M. 9th inst.
WEDNESDAY: 9th June. Swatow, Amoy, Anding & Takno-Per SOSHI MARU 9th Inst. 9am Shangha, & North China- Per HANG-
SANG, 9thlost. 9 p.m.
THURSDAY 10th June
Foshow & Haiphong-Per HANOK, 10h
Σ
Shanghai, and North China (Europe via Siberia-Per LIANGCHOW, 19th inet. 5
(Tientsin-Pakow Railway Shanghai Br.
p.ni.
dance with the United States P. O. Tuesday 15th June.) statater, in addition to the data
already required for Panamaonl
meandrements.
"8 The general effect of this
=
obtain (a) certificate from any change will probably be toward
FRIDAY, 11th June.
Fermosa via Koolang. Shang, Shal Japan via Moj. Viot vria B.C. & Tacoma & United
EONICACO MARU 11th June,
9 n.m.
Snoghal, General B. & 8. Taksang. Br... 977, Matthew. 7th inst. Haiphong 3rd instant, General -.-J. M. & Co. Kutearg, Br. s. 3,110, R.C. D. Bradley, 7th inst. Moj, ndibat. Gen:- J. M. & Co.
DEPARTED.
June 5.
Chelan Maru for Canton Taiyo Maru for Milke Loksang for Baiphong via Hankow
Wakamatan Abya Maru for Chenan for Shanghai, Yunnan for Macao Loongsang for Marila Halvard for Balgon Chingtu for Singapore via Swatow Anbul for Canton
CLEARANCES AT THE "HARBOUR OFFICE.
June 5,
Glenturret for Vladivostock via S'hal Hulchow for Tientsin via Wei-hat-woi Kaija Maru for Tamsul via Swatow Tamoul for Bhanghai via Bwatow Perseus for Liverpool via Saigon Kamo Mam for Yokohams via Shanghol Albiana for Canton
June 7,
Kungping for Caatno Boosting for Haugay Fausang for Buigon Cyclops for Yokohama via thngha! Liangehow for Cant in Karmala for Yokohama via Shanghai
PASSENGERS ARRIVED.
Forss. Liangchow from Shangbai--Mrs) Misser, Capt & Miss Blair.
MOJI, KOBE Karmala
AND. YOKO (Capt. H. G. Evans' HAMA use, R.N.R.
The same L'DON via S'pore, | Nagoya
na No. 1
3. South agant of China be-) The same: tween H.E, and Lamooks as No. 1.
.
'd'light 9th June
noon
Penang, Colombo, Capt. A. B. Garwood 10th June Port Said and Marseilles.***
* South coast of China be- The same SHANGHAI
tween H.E. and Heinan...) as No. 1.
Chins Coast Ksteorological Register.
Station,
Hakodate
7th June, simi
Winds!
Hour.
Barometer.
Temperature.
Humidity.
Weather.
D'tion
Foros.
08
1BW
Wostock 7a
Nemuro 6a 29.99
до
3
29.95
0
Tokio
20.85
Kooht
29.82
WIW
Nagstuk
23.82
20.82
K'ugima..
29.80
Waw
Dahima
20.91
Naha
29.95
'jima
20.95
Bonin Is. Chefoo
30.08
Whalwal
Chaaha
Shanghai
Gutzlaff
Swatow
29.84 65 109 so 29.82 77 Sharp P. 7 19.81 66 100 ne
Ba 29.78 79 91 # Amey
· 1 of
0 oz
5
ទ
-
Talhoku 5a 29.95 75 86 BW
Taichu
29.87
Taluan
29.87 75
BO
Koabun
29.87 79
P'dores
29.85 77.
Canton
5 29.83, 77 95
H'kong
89
0 of
Gay Bo
Book
29.86
MACAO
Wuchow
Pakho! Holbow Phullen
6 29.74. 81 97
AJO
29.75 75 ,
UL DE J
J.
29.79 77
608
29.86 77 85 #
28.80 19
20.84:77 96
29.85 77 94
29.82 75 01
29.80 82 81 a
4 p
Surigao
" 29.82 77 94-aw.
10
20.90 85
Apani Dagupan Manila Legaspi Tacloban Dollo
Lapuan
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29.85
29.80 75 89 Wow
RONO
C. W. JEFFRIES, Director. Hongkong Observatory, June 7,
1 Barometer, reduced to 32 degrees Fahrenheit on the level of the aes in In- shes, tonths and hundredths,
2 Temperature, in the shade, in degrees Fahrenheit.
Por s.. Haitan from Coast Ports-Mr 3 Hamidity, in percentage of saturation. AWL Robertson, Mrs Gibson, Miss Chap. the Humidity of air saturated with mola- mar, Mits Exporaze, Mrs Golding. Mr &tura being 100, Mre Barker.
WATER RETURN.
Level and Storage of water in
official who may be authorized to a small reduction in tolls in the Kingdom via Canada - Per Reservoirs on the 1st May, 1915. issue it specifying her cat tonnage maj rity of cases;
in accordance with the United
States statutes; otherwise, she
will of necessity be delayed in
canal waters pending remeasure; ment for this purpose.
6. Steps have been taken to authorize the measurere, both in
the United Sutos and abroad,
King Ferdinand Seeking Guarantees,
E
Swatow, Amoy & Foochow-Por HAI-
CHING, 11th June 1pm.
"SATURDAY, 12th June,
French
Mail.
Saigon, Strats. Burmab, Cey lob,Adelaide, Western Austra lin, Inda, Aden, Egypt & Ex-, rope. --- Per CORDILLERE 12th June, noon.
SUNDAY, 13th Jnne.
13th June Da.m.
CITY AND HILL DISTRICT. WATER
WORKS LEVEL.
gra
3215. Tytan
verlow feife pin. Holow 33 Below
Overflow
·Tylan
ift. pin. Below if i llefow "Byewash... overflow
DYCKNOW Tyram Interstit. oin.. Below7it rois Below
saediate
everBen
Overflow
Pokialum...ve-w
m Jasit, sin. Below 2451 ela Below
overflow
Wong nal-fi in Be'owgolt pin Below
averfion chong...t Overlow STORAGE IS MILLIONS AND DECIMALS
4 Direction of Wind, to two points, 5 Force of Wind, according to Beaufore Boale,
State of Weather, b blue sky, ċ, de- tached 'cloud, d drizzling rain, ffog, a gloomy, b hall, 1 lightning, o overcast,'"' p passing showers, a squally, r TAÍN, 5 HROW,
thunder, v visibility, w daw wet. "
✪ Rain In Inches, tenths and hundredths
METEOROLOGICAL.
Previous
Day On data. On date
OF GALLONE.
-FOTA.
#Tytant - Tytum Byewash Tym letera:cúlase .......... Poklulum
Eg.to
73-14
332
111.11
#29.11
2014
1015
ats pim, at dæ.1. its p.m. Barometer... 20.85 29.90.
8G 1913 Temperature ******
Humidity
7% 15-45 Wind Direction... 8W
3.09
FoxOJ......... 2 Total. Consumption of water la the City and fill Weather............ District in inllions of declubis galfons deler the Rain............... month of April, 1915.
Constimpilon
20.89
.79
83
89
22
S
0
2
1
+1
10
cf
0
Highest open wir Temperatues on the Lowelt
H.E. Observatory, 7th June.
4th to
Bo
now authorized to issue Panama Paris. A message from Sofia to canal certificates, to further issne the Petit Parisien tates that (6) certificates of met registered the converations between the tonnage in accordance with Unit- Ministers of the Triple Entente od St: tes stitute, and an appli-and the leaders of the Balgarian Japan via Nagasaki-Par NIKKO M., Worthing cation should be made at once by Government are continuing, but every such vessel bolding a that nothing decisive is to b Pansma can:l certificate to the expected immediately. monaurer who issued her original Bulgarian point of view has not Swalow, Amoy & Foechow-Per HAI- Estima ed certificate for the additional one changed,. and King Ferdinand' required. In event the original will not enter into lire without measurer has not sufficient data Ferious
guarantees that
The
the
at hand to enable him to issue the national ambitions of the country required certificate, advantage will be realised.
should be taken of the first
opportunity to have the ship re-
measured by any one authorized
to do so, and & new cartificate All Aches and Pains must go.
obtained. It follows, howevEĽ, that the original measrier for "her Panama canal certifi oate can, from the data then obtained since much of it is com- mon to both, issue her second certificate with less trouble and delay than any one else. pha
"*7. In fatore, when vessels are messured for Panama canal oor tificates, either in the United States or abroad, the measurera ehould be requested to enter and portify on such certificates the (*)
and go quickly when
you rub' in
LITTLE'S ORIENTAL BALM. It is the enemy of Pain. It stops headache, ear ache, backache. It relieves lameness, praise, strains, swellings, lame neck, erick in the back, neuralgla, rbēumatiom, ALL external sches and palsu MUST GO when you rub in Little's Oriental Balm. Try it and prove it..
Boldati, dd. per bottle....
Agents for Hongkong," -Mostra, A. 5. WATSON & CO, Lté.
A'can
TUESDAY, 15th June.
Canadian
MUN, 15th June, 1 p.m.. Formosa via Keelung, Bhang- „bal, North China Japun, via Moll, Victoria, B.O. Soatile Wash and United Kingdom via Canada-Per AKI MARU, 15th inst. 3 p.ro, Philippine Islands-Por TEAN, 15th inst.
Inst. 3 pon..
English Mail.
FRIDAY, 18th Jüne.
*
130.61 19. 20. gallons population, #17,100 sto.7 Concumption per
hend per day... 169
calio's Intermittent supply by Alder Mains by Rider al Districts up sil 29th April, 1914. Hervices to houses in Rider main Districts disconnected from Rider in and supply given by public street foun tains only from reth April 194. Consinat supply in all districts during April 1995.
KOWLOON WATER WORKS LEVEL:
Kowloon Gra-gli šla - viation Ho Be'ow
1474
C. W. JEFFRIES, Director,
TIDE TABLE.
Elegan Below servoir.........) overflow
"overflow STORAGE IN MILLIONS AND DECIMALS
OF GALLONS
-TOYS
7th June to 18th June, 1915.
Le Water
High
Hongkong
Hangkong
› Straite; Burmah, Ceylon, Ade-
laide, Western Australia, In Kayoon Cra.. dia, Adon, Egypt, and Europe. vitation
#71.95 The parcel mali will be closed
Reservals Consumpilon of water in Kowloon fa mitions of од Thursday, 17th June, at 5
Decimals Unlions During the month of April, zpes. p.m.-Per MALTA, 18th June.
1914 35.30 2015 gallons Printed Matter and Samples Consumplien
Estimated popafs 10 am. Registration 10.15 s.,
F9$1400 Registration Kowloon 3. C. Comsemption per
10.0 9.30 a.m Lettora 11 am.
head par dy
DoyaTament Analyst's reports show that the Wed, water is of excellent quality, ...
Thut. Public Works Departmeiste
SATURDAY, 19.h June.
Austra
· Haa
Maif,
Australia, New Zealand, Tas- mania, via Port. Darwin and Now Guinea vis Thursday Is. ➡PorCHANGSHA. 19th June:
Mon
"! W CHATHAM, Yrk
WaterAuthority.
Bat
Oysters, Fresh, Fried or Stowed sun. Findon Haddocks, Kippers &ó,
ALEXANDRA CAFE,
.10
R.N.R.
Sardinia Capt. J. T. Jeffery
}
about 17th June
LONDON via Usual) Malla
Ports of call
Capt. O O. Talbot
}
noon
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Freight & P'sage
Freight
& P'sage
Freight
18th June & P'rage
F.N.R.
Subject to alteration without notice.
All steamers are fitted with Wireless Telegraphy.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
P. & 0.9. N.Co.'s office,
E. A. Howett,
Superintendent.·
Hongkong: 7th June, 1915.
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