THE HONG KONG TELEGRAPH.
SECOND EXTRA
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 1915.
COMPANY MEETING.
Hongkong Hotel Company Limited.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR
GOVERNMENT WORK.
A YEAR AGO TO-DAY.
NOTICE TO SHIPMASTERS: YOUR HELP IS ASKED. TRAVELLERS THROUGH
LEADING EVENTS IN THE GREAT WAR,
Bealed tenders in duplicate, which should be clearly marked
Tender for Repairs to Steam: Launch R. D. I, will be re ceived at the Colonial Secretary's Extracts from the war news, con Office until Noon of Friday, Septained in the "Hongkong
Telegraph of August 28,
1914.
"The half yearly meeting of the tember 3, 1915. A list of work Hongkong Hotel Company may be obtained at the Govern Limited, was held to-day at noon, ment Marine Surveyor's Office, Mr. J. W. C. Bonpar presiding. The Government does not bind Those present were: Mesare. Ellia itself to accept the lowest or any Kadoorie (Director) W. Logan, tender.. G. 7. Lloyd M. Munck D. K. Blair, Raymond, G. Jutton, S. D. Somekh, She Pa Shan and J..H. Taggart (Acting Secretary.)
The Chairman:-It now boing past the hour for which the meeting has been called, I will ask, the Secretary to read the notice convening the meeting.
The Secretary read the notice.
The Chairman's Speech, The Chairman said:
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The work to be carried out to the satisfaction" of the Govero- ment Marino Surveyor.
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A Request to Communicate Meteorological Observations,
A MOTOR AMBULANCE FROM HONGKONG."
APPEAL TO THE WOMEN
OF THE COLONY.
1.Mastors of vessels possessing radic-telegraphic installations are AN earnestly, requested to co-operate in the foreunating and storm war- ning work of the Royal Observa- tory, by communicating meteor. It has been suggested that a ological observations made op Motor Ambulance should be given Big German Armed Liner Sunk. board, to the station at Cape by the women of Hongkong for
d'Aguilar with all possible spsed. use at the Front. The data particulary requested
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Scrap of Paper.
The detailed report of the British Ambassader in Berlin to
Wind direction and Baufort scale).
Sints of weather notation.)
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force
During the perio1 May 1st to October 3let, observations made at 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. are desired; from November let to April 30th
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quickly"
Subscriptions may also be sent
RUSSIAN TERRITORY.
The following instructions ap- pear in the Gazette with regard to persons wishing to travel in or through Russian Territory daring the continuance of the war:
The Embassies, Legations and Consulates of Russia willobserve the following rules in giving the vise to foreign subjeca going to Russia:→
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1. Passports must be supplied with photographs of the persons therein descrioed of more than nine years of age, which must be certified by the authorities issuing such passports.
2. Passports must contain a declaration by the bearer, certified by the same authorities, as to bis age and nationality. The bearer must ataze if he has belonged to that nationality from birth or if be has acquired is by naturaliza tion, in the latter case be must declare the date of his natural ization and also to what nation. ality be belonged before naturaliz- also mention to what part of the Empire he intends to proceed to-
MESSRS. SETNA'S REPÖRT.
Menara. Satna in their Fort- nightly Report (from 12th August to 26th August, 1915) state:—
Bangal Opium: No sales are reported in the market. Clear ances ail.
Unsold stock: :57 obeats of Patos New, 369 chests of Patna Old, 105 chests of Ben ares New, and 113 chests of Bon- ares Old, in all about 644 ubeste Sold but anoleared stook: 18 ahests of Patna Now, 53 chests of Patna Old. 9 chests of Benares New, and 18 cheets of Benares Old in all about 108 chests: Re- ported closing quotations (per chest, are Patus Now $9,925, Patna Old $9,200, Benaren New $9,050, Benares Old $8,925.
Malwa opium, Sales are re- ported of about 5 chests at $9500 (per picul). Clearance of about 5 crests. Unsold stock is 08- timated at about 483) cheats. Seld but uncleared stock about 91 cheste. Reported closing quotations (por pical) are. :— Malwa $9400 to 9500.
Cotton :-Sales are reported of
about 800 packages at $31 (per
pical). Unsold stock is estimat od at about 2200 packages. Clos
the 6 s.mi: observations alone. At to the following ladies: Mrs.stion. The said declaration must say time of the year when there Kemp-3, Gomes Villas, Kowloon, is reason to believe that the ship and Mrs. Subb-117, the Peak. ia in the vicinity of a storm centre, the prompt communication meteorological observations at hourly intervals would be invalu- able.
We would earnestly draw he gether with the object of bising quotations, at 27 to 33 (per
of
2. Thesecommunications should
attention of our rendare to the visit. abore suggestion. Hongkong bas certainly been most generous at
picul).
Indian, yarn. Raled stendy. Owing to favourable advices from
purchased a good lot pt a slight advance in rates." Sales are re
5,650 balen poriod of about Police Reserve orders issued tomprising of about 200 bales of day by Mr. F. U. Jenkin D. S. P. N. 6. 100 bales of No: 84.. 3350
Reserve slate :-**
Patrol Instruction.
In the House of Commons, Mare: Thel ship's name, position, Lady May will be very glad to Churchill announced that F.M.S.ind the sins of observation. The receive aubecriptions from 50 The cents is $10.00 for this purpose. Sealed tenders in duplicate, Highflyer bad sunk the German reading of the barometer. which should be clearly marked armed merchantman, Kaiser Wil-sling of the attached thermo.The cost of a Motor Ambalanes Tender for Repairs to No. 7 helm der Gromae. Mr. Churchill meter (if the barometer is of the is £500 complete. (about $5,500-
00); Police Launch", will be received stated that the Kaiser Wilhelm mercurial type.). at the Colonial Secretary'e Office der Groge was armed with ten
If the sum can be raised quick. until Noon of Friday 10th, pro- four-inch gane. cho had been
Specifications ximo.
can be interfering with traffic on the Cape
(Beauforty, the money can be cabled home and the Motor Ambulance could be put into nee almost immediate- Gentlemen :-The report and obtained at the Government route and was one of the very few
Marine Surveyor's Office.
German auxiliaries which suceed-
He gives twice who gives Her aur accounts having been in your hands for severa says, I will, with Sealed Leaders" which mast bed in getting to sea. your permission, take them, submitted in duplicate and clearly vivora were landed before she gether with the Auditora cor-marked "Tender for making sank. The Highflyer had one Tree Pits and planting Trees, killed and five slightly wounded. tificate, an' read.
On comparing the working will be received at the Colonia account for the six monthe under Secretary's Office until Noon of review with the corresponding six Saturday, September 11, 1915. months of 1914 it will be seen For form of tender apply at the that there is decrease of Colonial Secretary's Office. For $36.886 07. It must, however, specification and further particu
all times in helping on any move- POLICE RESERVE ORDERS. interior buyere came forward and be borne in mind that the half- are apply at this office. No
ment that will lighten the load of year ending 30th June 1914 was, tender will be considered unlessSir Edward Grey, desoribing the I think, a record one, whereas the pero tendering produces events prior to the rapture of re be sent as Master Service mes the Government at home in its the one just ended is one of the receipt to the effeat that he bus lations, has born published. It sages; no charge will be made by gigantic task of dealing with tho leanest. The decrease in regende deposited in the Colonial Trea may be described as the most re the d'Aguilar atation, and none expenses of the war. And we
bales of No. 10. 1050 bales of is practically all in Bord and sury the sam of $100 as a pledge markable diplomatic document of should be registered upon the cannot too frequently bear in
No. 12. 200 bales of No. 188, Lodging and is to be accounted of the bona fides of his offer, modern times. On August 4 the ship. In return for the informa mind it is right, that Rongkong
and 750 biles of No. 204. Un- for by the War which has which sum shall be forfeited to Arabassador asked the German tin supplied, the Cape d'Aguilar should do this. Our Colony has
Following to report at Charged stock is anticoated at about almost entirely put an end, the Crown, if such person eball Government whether Germany station will, at 1 pm, com felt little or nothing of the terribla for the meantime, to the tourist refuse to carry out his tender would refrain from violating Bal-municate to all shipa within range stress, anxiety and shortness of
atau tumbellation the summary of ainater, tere you Jagow, in weather madili da u
means occasioned by the carp Ran, Central Polio State 38.000 bales. Sold bat unclesred infant shoes and some of its Uniform, with caps. Helmste, 1 stock is about 15,000 balea. Mgr. mediately replied "No, since the issued by the Royal Observatory readers who are better and wet weather. Belts. Truncheone, ket closes sturdy. Germans have already crossed daily. Should subsequent in not wores-off by resson of the ect., will be issued at the Station the frontiers." Herr von Jagos formation warrant any modifica Seeing how smooth and Men warned must procure best explained that Germany was tion of the summary or foresse, nug our path has bean, while hooks from Noordin. Until passed obliged to advance ints France Bach modification will be com people at Home bere been living out, N. Officers (except ex- by the easiest roid, and strike mucicated by the Director of the
in terror of air-raide and other regular Police) will not wear any decisive blow as quickly Royal Observatory to Cape abominations, it is not unnatural badges of rank. as posible, since an advance d'Aguilar, and, if of sufficient that we should be asked to give
Monday, Aug., 30th, and Tree-kat ruled standy and a good business is reported bath in im- through
Ia im- orts as well as exports. of importance, it will be transmitted more readily than others who are day, Aug., 31st-As already de- fortresses to the south would to either for the benefit of all doing or suffering, in Europe. tailed,
Ports sales are reported in Aloom have involved great loss of time. shipping within range.
Wednesday, Sept., 1st.--550
822 (per pical), B' Dolliam He regretted that it was impos 3. Particulars of the position There are many of us. whose p.m. Bailey, Cartwright, Baiter (Googal) at $11 (per pioul),
Arnost. Bud eible for Germany to draw back. and direction of progress of ty other monetary calls make large feld,
Booje. Bbesabole at $8 to $10 (per After the presentation of the phoons, and any meteorological contributions a matter of sheer Aleo J. M. Wong and Wei pical), Clores at $32 to British altimatum, Herr von information likely to be of use to impossibility; but it will be seen Wing Sam to patrol with $36 (per ricul). Kismis Jagow expressed poignant regret shipping generally, will also be that the proraoters of the present Crown-Sergent "Linglay. 8.50 at $23 to 25 (per pioul), Mavej at the crambling of his entire furnished to the Cape d'Aguilar soheme are not asking for big p.m. Un How Fan, Wong Kwing at $10 (per pical), Halibore o'ioy, which was to make friends station, and communicated to any sins; they are asking for say Tia, B. W. Tape, Peter Wong (Kadoo) at $15 (per pioul), of England, and, through Egg vessel upon request.
thing from fifty cents to tea and James Woog. Also Sirdar Gam Olibanum at $10 to 13 (per lind, of France. The Ambasador
dollars. If 5,500 women in the Khan to patrol with Witchell. picul), Myrambollams at $4 (per thereupon declared that England,
Colony would each send a dollar, the business would be settled out
Central Police Suyon 6p.mical), Senin Leaves st $16 (pe
pioul), Potohook at $110 (per of hand and if 1,100 would each Parade of 1st British Platoon, pical), Bezoar Stans at $140.to end a five dollar bill, the result fixed for Monday, to cancelled, on 180 (per eatly), and Bombay would be just as a satisfactory.account of paroi work. Other Daions at $1.20 (per basket). The Government is doing all wise all parades a detailed jo
In exports purchases are re it can to meet the expenditure of ordera of August 27th-28th. It ported in Cassia at $9 (per the war and to provide everything is to be underst.oia fature that pical), Cassis Oil at $160 (per necessary to a speedy victory men warted for L'atrol are expical), Star Aniseed Oil at $280 to the comfort of the troops. But cased from Parades on the same to 300 (per pical), Maneal at $14 it is up to" Hongkong to help day.
(per picul), Chias Roots at $8 to it to do more especially as the
A. F. Hewit is exempted from 11 (per pical), Green Beano at subscriptions now asked for are
$43 (per picul), Cardamun Seeds for a work of mercy.
affairs ralien In Tintil for any great resumption in this Eource of revenue and shareholders ( mast be prepared for lean times until this disastrous war ja
Mr. Lloyd:-I beg to move the re-election of Dr. Noble to the
board...:
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finished. Every economy that reports and accounts for the half could be reasonably elected in the year. I think the shareholdera working of the Hotel without im are to be congratulated on the pairing its efficiency has been results shown them, owing to the carried out. It has been necessary exceptional time we are now going to proceed with our usual decorate through. ing sed painting which has been The chairman: The report met out of repairs and renewals and accounts have been proposed Alo. to which we propose to place and seconded and are now open $5379; 77 bringing it up to for discussion. There being no $10,000. It would be unwise in questions the report and accounts your Directors opinion, not to have been proposed by myself and continue auch work as if we seconded by Mr. Login: I will ask postponed is, the ultimate cast of you to vote their adoption in the keeping the baildings in a proper usual manner-for-against- state of repair would be greater carried unanimously. Toe next
4. It should be understord that We are writing $10,000 off business is the re-election of the
all information supplied by the furniture and Fixtures account retiring director. Dr. Noble re-in view of her engagements, could Royal Observatory is the best bringing that down to a safe tires in rotation but offers himself not have done otherwise. The that can be given with the in- figure. In the near future, I fear, for re-election.
Ambassador afterwards visited formation at the disposal of the we shall have to "face a heavy ex-
the Chancellor, who was very Director, sud that the accuracy penditure for recarpeting, hence
agitated. The Chancellor "began of auch information will inevit the provision for depreciation,
a prolonged harangue, declaring ably increase with the number of We take over the Hotel Mab- Mr. Datton :-I bag to cecond, that just for "a scrap of paper ships regularly telegraphing sions on 1st September, Mr. The ChairmaThe re-elec- containing the word "neutrality" observations. Humphreys lease expiring then, tion of Dr. Noble to the board of Britain was making war with a and we trust to see an improve- direotore Las been proposed by kindred nation and that his policy ment in revenue from them. The Mr. Lloyd and seconded by Mr. of friendship with England had offices are well let meantime. Dalton. Those in favour kindly tumbled like a house of carde. The balance of profit and loss signify-against-carried unani The Ambassador strongly pratost account is $102.164: 71 which mously. The next business in ad against the Chaccellor's your directors propose should be the re-election of auditora. The declaration that Britain would distributed as follows:- accounts have been audited by be responsible for the ter Mesara. A. R. Lowe and H. Peroy rible events. Ile painted Smith the latter having been put that Britain's honour required requested by the board to her to defend Belgium's neutre act for Mr. Gourdin, who was lity and that fear of the cause indiaposed. Messrs. A. R. Lowe quence would not deter Britain. and A. O'D. Gourdin offer them- The Ambassador refrained from 6,379 77 selves for election..
farther argument as the Chan. Mr. Raymond bag to pro- 10,000.00 pose the re-election of Moser. A. overcome by the British action R. Lowe and A. O'D. Gaurdia 88 and to little disposed to listen to 2,000.00 auditors for the coming half-year reason. This terminated a painfal
at a remuneration of $300 saoh, interview. On the morning of j The following list appeared 33,784.94 Mr. Somekh:-I beg to second August 5, after the attack on the in the London Gazette of the 9th
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Embassy which Herr von Jagow and 18th July, 1915. $102,184.71 The Chairman:-Proposed by described as an indelible atsin op
Cargo Name and I trust you will approve of Mr. Raymond and seconded by the reputation of Berlin, the Em- of Vessel. Nationality. Detained Mr. Somekh that Messrs. A. R. peror sont bis Aide-de-camp ex I do not think there is anything Lowe and A. O'D. Gourdin be repressing regrets, but saying. Albans.Sediah... Glasgow elee in the agrounts to which I elected auditors at a remuneration You will gather from those Orathorne..Norwegian.Hall need specially refer but after the of $300 each. Those in favour occurrences an idea of the feelinge Delford... Datch......The Downe adoption of the report and ac- please signify in the usual manner of the Germs respecting E'entheria Greek...... Madros counts has been formally proposed against carried unanimously. Britain's actions against their Gulfoo......Danish ....Kirkwall and seconded, I shall be plonsod That concludes the business allies, at Waterloo. The Em. Joannina...Greek.....Gibraltar to answer any question which gentlemen. Dividend warrants abarabolders may desire to put.. are now ready and can be balon Mr. Logan-Mr. Chairman and application at the secretary's gentlemen, I have much pleasure ofice. Thank you for your in seconding the adoption of the attendance.
To psy a dividend of :- $2.50 per share on 20,000 shares for the balf-year
To transfer to repairs
and renewals ac count
To write off forniture and fixtures account To write of steam
launch account To carry forward to
new account
BUTO.
Total
$50,000.00
5. In order that a comparison between the ship'a barometer and the Observatory standard may be made, it is particularly important that a few readings of the ship's barometer be taken in Hongkong harbour, sad forwarded to the Observatory whenever possible. Franked envelopes for the free transmission of this, or any other meteorological dum monication, may be obtained on application to the Royal Observatory.
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war.
Parades.
Exémption.
Patrol hullee.
The Late Sergeant Kendall,
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Japanese Yarn:-Sales posted of about 900 bales at 3108 $118. per bale.
Suadry Anioles --During the fortnight under review our mar-
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at $38 per pical), Fire-Crackers Nominally it is the ladies of
On behalf of the Police Reserve at 881 (per case), and Preserves Hongkong who are invited to
(per case of 8 Jard). a chequb for $210-has been at $4 to abscribe, but there is no clause banded to the widow of the above prohibiting them from saking Oliver.
TO AVERT FAMINE. their men folk to assist. There is
just cause or impediment why the sum may not be raised within the next few days and we hope this may be the one. The wo men of Hongkong have shown
cellor was so excited, so evidently LIST OF SHIPS DETAINED already how generons they can
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peror begged the Ambaseador to Maine...... American..Mudroa tell the King that, while he was Mareu... Danish............. K
.Kirkwall proud of the titles of British Field Sirius....... Norwegian. do. Marshal and Admiral, ha inast Texas......Swedisb... do. renounce these litles.
Zuiderdijk:Dutch, The Downs
be in sending oloties and com- forts to the troops and the Belgian refugees, Will they not make just one more little effort?
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
The Mother Superior and the Sisters of the Italian Convent, wish to thank the many friends who so kindly manifested their sympathy during their late bereavement, and for the numer our foral tributes sant.
Carrying of Rifles. During the week gommencing
August, 37th, the lat Chinese and at Portuguese Platcons only will have their rifles and ammunition with them daily.
University Principal Wanted.
Drastic Measures to be Taken
in, Germany. Amsterdam, July 15.-A tele gram from Berlin etatea that the German Government is studying the possibility of forcing the population to do without meat on a week in order to
It is notified in ila Government two days Gazette that the University of economise,
Special measures are also con- London is about to appoint aj Principal Officer at a salary of templated to bring about a redue £2,000 a year, Those who are ion in the price of sugar, and it desirous that their names should is suggested that all products should be soized which are needed be considered are invited to com for food heating, lighting, & mucicate with the Colonial Secretary's Office, from where and that the State should be particulars can be obtained, entrusted to distribute the stook Testimonials are not required, among the population. and canvassing any member of Government will shortly issue a the Senate is prohibited. Namos regulation with regard to the sale should reach the University not of eggs so as to prevent a further later than Wednesday, September increase in price, which in some places now resobes 200 per cent. 16th, 1915.
The