GERMAN WAR ON LINERS.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
principles which the United
Stator contonds our blockade breaks.-Times.
The American Demands.
Bots would be prevented. It could
In reference to our conversation of this day I beg to inform you that my instructions concern operate in any degree as an
ing our answer to your last Lasi-
osoape or offer resistance."
ships of belligerent nationality and that it must hold the Imperial Government to strict account-
ability for any infringement of these rights, whether intentional or incidental.
Although I know you do not wish to discuss the Lusitania The Note farther assumed question until the Arabio incident that Germany recognized: the has been definitoly and satisfac-obligation to take the meas! torily settled, I desire to inform you of the above because this policy was decided upon by my Government before the Arabic
EXTRA
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1916.
DISMISSED.
August but hopes to return to the trenches shortly.
Mrs. O. G. Alabastor's brother,
Captain G. R. Mainwaring of the dih Garwahl Rifles, who was wounded at Neuve Chapelle, is back at the front already."
OUR SPORTS LETTER.
(Continued from page 5.) Boxers who fled the country when
shouldered a gun when called on,
oircumstances we may have few
a third meteh to give him the opportunity of winning outright the highly-prized Lonsdale belt bat the last news from the champion was that he was con- sidering a tempting contract for series of contests in Australia,
a
POLICE RESERVE MAN
VOLUNTEER ORDERS. Corps Orders iamned to-day by Lieut-Col. A. Chapman V. D.,
atate:
IN THE DARDANELLES.
Good Work by Destroyers Formerly in Hongkong.
The deepatol by Vice Admiral John M. de Bochick, reporting
(Lisut -Commander L.. G. B. A.
THE POSITION IN
INDO-CHINA
After a Year of War. Temps, we may venture to form After a year of war, says the
Indo-China,
FOR THE FRONT. A Question of Precious Stones. Yon Tirpitz's Holiday,
Crown-Sergeant Evans Leaving. Before Mr. J. B. Wood, at the The American Note of May 15 Police Court, this morning, was a New York, Sept, L-Count
Crown Sergeant E. H. Evans Bernstorff called at the State De-to Berlin dealing with German Japanese charged with the theft
H.K.P.R. has received permission partment to-day and informed Mr. submarine methode and the sink of some precious stones from M.
leaving the Colony. His departure the landing of the British forcessivo population in late of th to proceed to the Front and so is Lansing that Germany accepts ing of the Lusitania was based B. R. Doray- all the American demands con- apon the propositions that Ger-
Mr. L D'Almada appeared for the alarm rang or shirked their | moins a very serious loss to the on the Gallipoli Peninsula on The situation and the spirit of the cerning the limitations of sub-man methods are incompatible the complainant and said at one duty in any other way will receive Reserves for hisservices, especially Į April 25-28 (issued by the Press natives are excellent, as a matter marine activities as contained in with the freedom of the anas, and time the men were partners bat little sympathy from me.
It during the time that the corps was Bureau on August 16) revealed of fact, Many people declared the "deliberately unfriendly" that the employment of sub-
the partnership had been dissol. is the Frenchman like Carpentier in the making, were na invaluable | the fact that two destroyer that when a criste arose the An- warning Note to Berlin. Count marines to destroy commerce ved and then the articles were and Britons like Wells, O'Keefe, as his keenness was undeniable. formerly stationed at HongkoDA | namiles would evinos avery aвbti- Bernatorff left no written doou- without an infringement of the found missing. Since then they Jim Sullivan, Dick Smith and He was a splendid instructor with the Uck and Ribble-took patiment but that of fidelity to France, meat at the State Department, accepted rules of justice and had been found in defendant's the many other gallant men who a voice that made itself felt, and in the operations. Raporting on but after his conversation with humanity is practically impos- safe, but they did not believe
was also a Number One shot. the work of the destroyer fotillas, yet since the outbreak of the Mr. Lansing be returned to the sible.
Crown-Sergeant Evans came Vice Admiral de Roebeck Present war the loyalty of the Embassy to prepare one.
It asked for a disavowal of the there was any intention of depriv. to whom I shall listen, and if any
astives has not wavered for an in- Later he forwarded a memoran- acts of the aubmarine commanding the complainant of the stones. promotor should be foolish enough to the Colony with his old regi-stated
The charge was dismissed.
to offer the shirkera big money for ment (the Royal Welsh Fusiliers) The work accomplished by the the metropolis than the African atsat. However, more distant from dum to the State Department of ore, for reparation, and for an
a contest I am satisfied the British in 1898. He was at one time in destroyer Botillas fully maintain colonies, and more exposed to which the following is the text:-assurance that a recurrence of the CAPTAIN ALABASTE¤, sporting public, whose patriotism charge of the military prison and, ed the highest standard they have
My dear Secretary,
has been so strongly marked, will in 1801, was made Garrison Pro-established in these waters. On perfidious influences, the Admin- Well-known Hongkong Man's not admit that the proclamation
show their disapproval by deolin vost Sergeant. On leaving the the 25th and 26th Wolverine the war seemed to demand special istration of Indo-China during Brother Wounded. of a war zone by Germany could
Nowa has reached the Colony
ing to see him." The National army he entered the Hongkong (Commander 0. J. Prentis) (kill- abbreviation of the rights of that Captain E. O. Alabaster Sporting Club have issued no Police which he left, after five ed in zotion), Scorpion (Lient attention of the French Govern the fol- American shipmasters or Ameri-R. E., brother of Mr. O. G. such frank declaration of policy years' service, with the rank of Commander, now Commander, ment. This fact led to M. Raume & tania Note contain
**Liners can citizens bound on tawfal Alabaster of Hongkong, was but Dick Burge's manifesta ex-sergeant. Since that time he has A. B. Canningham), Ronard acceptance of the direction of the lowing passage:
sffairs of the French Asiatic will not be sunk by our errands so passengers in merchant wounded in France on the 28th Presses their intentions. In the been employed at Taikos Dook. submarines without warning and
championship matches daring the wishes of all his fellow-Reserves, Commander R. Bacchus), Pincher montha' work in Indo-China, M. He takes with him the good Campbell), Grampas (Liout.. Possessione: At the end of several without ensuring the safety of
winter. In the ordinary way who will look forward with plea (Lieut. Commander B. W. Wyld), Roume has now been able to the lives of non-combatants, pro- vided that the liners do not try to
Fred Welsh would have been sure to renewing their soquaint and Rattlesnake (Lient-Com furnish a kind of moral balanos back from Amerion ready to ance with him when he returas ander P. G.
sheet, which proves to be re-. defend his title he is anxious for to the Colony.
Wadahouse) carried
assuring and entirely satisisolory. oot mine sweeping operations ander. Capt. Hendage Government has been conducted A campaign against the French inside the Dardanelles in from Siam and China it is true, most satisfactory manner, being but the German agents who have frequently under heavy fire. On led it have not met with any suo- | the 28th" the French sweepera
Henrietto (Lieut. de Vaisseau 0835. The native does not believe Anvarny), Marine Chambon in the possibility of a German (Lient. de Vaisseau Blanc), and
victory. At the same time he Camargue (Linut, de Vaissaan knows that the defeat of the Allies Bergoon) assisted them, Henriette would mean for him the imposi- doing particularly well. Beagletion of German rale. (Commander, now Capt., W. B. the French, and he knows some Commander H. de B. Tupper, these points were touched upon Mackenzie), Scourge (Lieat thing about German colonisation
so his choice is made. All Foxhound (Commander W. G. Howard), Coine (Commanier O. by M. Ronme in a speech he Saymour) Chalmer (Lient-flom-made at Saigon on the occasion mander, now Commander, H. T, of the Fete Nationale.
"The England), Usk (Lieat.-Comman natives wall understand," he said, der W. G. C. Maxwali), and
"the beneficent and civilising Wilkinson) assisted in the dis Indo-China. Bibble (Lient-Commander R. Wole undertaken by France in They have soGA embarkation st Gaba Tepe.
the railways and canale multiply. Rear Admiral Thursby reportaing, and watched the growth as follows on the work accom.
of hospitals, dispensaries, and plished by these bosta:---
the nameron other advantages "The destroyers under Capt. which French rale has brought O. P. R. Goode landed the second
them. Above all, they have part of the covering force with appreciated the diffusion of great gallantry and expedition, knowledge brought about by the and it is in my opinion entirely French, and I have undertaken due to the rapidity with which so that this work shall continue large a force was thrown on the ninterruptedly." In conclusion, beach that wa were able to
the Governor pointed out that the catablish ourselves there."
loyalty of the Colony was most I entirely onour in Admiral strikingly illustrated by the fact that it had contributed £8,000,- work performed by this division.
Among those "commended for thus responsible for the highest service, in action" by the Admiral contribution received among the the Ribble; and Mr. Alfred M. ware Lieut. Oscar Henderson, of
French colonies. L. and o Express. Mallets, Ganner T., of the Ribble. operations, Midshipman F. E
In connection with the same Garner, R.N.R., of H.M.S. Triumph, was commended, while the following officers and men of
incident occurred.
Mr. Lansing later saw repro- Bentatives of the Press and told
Football,
Joined.
precaution of visit and search to policy of "frightfuloons" which ascertain whether a suspected was initiated a little more than six merchantman is in fact of balligo-months ago. In ite Note of July reat nationality or is in fact carry: 8 the German Government de- ing contraband under a neutral clored in effeot that "warning'
Bippor J. Steor joined the flag.
was impracticable, and said that,
Corps on 5th inst., allotted Corps These representations were re- "if the commander of the Gor. Football bas begun in Scotland No. 1918 and posted to Engineer them that Germany had agreed afirmed in the Nute of Jans 10. man submarine which destroyed and received a warm welcome, Company. to warn, visit, and search enemy In this the United States Seo-the Lusitania bad osased the More important still it was carried
Parades. merchantmen before attacking retary of State, after emph sizing ore and passengers to take to the out on the designed lines with
Parades for Thursday, 7th inst. them, and to safeguard the lives that the torpedoing of a great boats before firing a torpedo this out either protest or complaint. 5.15 p.m. The following re- of the passengers. Germany steamer without warning was an would have meant the certain All the players engaged ful ornita: Gunners J. V. Brags withholds the discussion of the act anparalleled in modera destruction of his own vessel.'
"filled the condition laid down (No. 1 Section Art. Batty.) and H. past activities of her submarines warfare, called "with solemn Count Barnstorff has now gone that they should follow some Mo E. McTavish (No. 2 Section for a future time, which is inter-emphasis" the attention of the very much further. Our Now useful employment during the Art. Batty.), Privates F. E preted to mean that the question German Government to the great York Correspondent reporta that weak and the men had no diffi Ranger, W. P. C. Trafford (Scouts of reparation will be discussed in responsibility which the Govern he has verbally accepted all the culty in obtaining leave of absence Co.) and N. 8. detail and at leisure,
ment of the United States con- American demands and under- on Saturday afternoon. In some (Signalling Section), Musketry Jacoba The Administration officials ceives it hasincarrod in this tragic taken that Germany will "warn, casea special arrangements were Lastraction on Kennedy Road express the highest satisfaction at occurrence, and to the indisput-visit, and search enemy merah made for men to get off but only Range. Uniform (Drill Order) this outcome of Mr. Wilson's able principle upon which that antmen before attacking them" those who by working overtime to be worn. Service rifies to be methode of diplomacy. Reports reaponsibility resta.
and will "safeguard the lives of on other daye had put in the married. Corp), Grimes B.E. will are circalating that, although Only her actual resistance to the passengers." Count Bera- necessary number of hours were attend. Germany makes no reference to capture or refusal to stop when storf seems, in short, to have allowed free time. When the game 5.30 p.m. Recruits of all anita any American protest against the ordered to do so for the purpose conceded the whole of the Tirpitz begins in England a week heace (except Right Section M. G. Co. British embargo, nevertheless of visit could have afforded the position.
enme exacting conditions will be and Signalling Section and those Count Bernstorff is convinced that commander of the submarine any The care which he has taken to binding on the players and it detailed for Masketry Instruction Germany's withdrawal from any justification for so much as put-prepare a favourable ground for seems a little unfair that whilst at Kennedy Road Range)--Squad controversy concerning intering the lives on board the ship his communication is evident. the Scottish professionals are to Drill and Rifle exercises at lead national law with the United in jeopardy.
German motives and intentions receive $1 a match with a pro quarters under Sergt. Major States will prove embarrassing to In its last Note to Germany, are less clear, What is the cause visional promise of higher pay- Highy and Sergt. Frith. her enemies, who may not accept dated July 23, the United States of this apparent defeat of Grandment if the game is prosperous 5.30 p.m. Recruits of Engineer
their own ca898,
There is immenssrelief through-
out the country at the clearing of
the situation, and an improve ment in industrial conditions is predicted.-Times,
Optimism in Washington. Washington, Sapt. 1. Optimism regarding the submarine settle- ment grows steadily. While it is recognized that Germany has not yet accepted the principles for which the United States is con- tending, it is widely believed that in practice, at any rate, Germany will conform to those principles in anck a way as to give the United States an honourable apportunity of using diplomacy.
more
Mach is also made of the inti mation in the German Prens that
This is B
is ill from overwork and exhaus-suppose that, in view of their ing home talent they have relied tion, and on the doctor's advice losses, and of the consequent on professionals from the Pro- intends leaving on a holiday ex-difficulty of providing an adequate vinosa. These men have now gone tending over several weeke,
supply of trained submarine crows, to their homes and are employed | H.K, V.R. the German authorities are not locally and will not be available.
Amended "Frightfulness,"
He knows
THE WANCHAI FIRE. Four Further Deaths; We learn that the total number
the Triumph received the Dis-of injured in the Wanobal fire, tinguished Service Medal :---
which occurred on Sunday morn-
P. O. William Bradbury, O.N.ing, and admitted to the Govern-
199928.
ment Civil Hospital for treat-
A. B. Leonard E. Beresford, O.N.ment, was five.
J. 20346.
Leadg. Seaman Daniel MoCarthy,
Đ.N. J. 1808.
P.O. Joseph J. Martin, O.N.
214321.
Of this number, in spite of un- remitting care, four have already died and the fifth is in a serious
condition,
Up to the present the toʻxl-
A.B.John G. Morley, O.N. 219291.number of death caused by the
American legal interpretations in reasserts its rights, and concludes Admiral von Tirpitz (who is enough to permit of it, their Company-Musketry and Rifle Thursby's remarks on the good 000 to the war charities, being
with the following warning: significantly reported to be ill brothers in England have been exercises at Taikoo Dookyard, oritical matter. and going od holiday) by forced into sacrificing the whole ander Sorgt. Bullock, Romsin- Friendship itself prompts it (the the German politicians who of the money they were accustom-der, Nil. United States Government) to are now so eager to displayed to receive. Still with splendid eay to the Imperial Government reapest for American opinion? sportsmanship and loyalty to their No. 2 dated 5.10.16- the Right Note. Reference Corps Order that repetition by the comman- So far as we can judge, the answer Clubs they have accepted the ar- Seotion M. G. Co. will fall in at dere of German naval vessels ofis to be found in the fact that, as fortunate situation and promised 5.15 p.m. to-day on road between acta in contravention of those the British Admiralty announced to come to the rescue of the game. Olty Hall and Courts of Justice, rights must be regarded by the last week, the losses of German The London organisations who to proceed to Happy Valley by Government of the United States, abmarines have been "Import-bave taken in Watford, the Special tram for Section drill and when they affect American diti-ant," and that, as Lord Bolborne Southern League champions have Skirmishing. zena, as deliberately unfriendly. put it, "the Navy have the sub-formed a self-contained group of
Detail, Von Tirpitz Unwall.
marine menace "well in hand." | twelve teams for the coming sea- Gun Club Hill, Kowloon:- Amsterdam, Sept. 1.-Tirpitz We
may not unreasonably son. In the past instead of foster- Oa duty until 9th instant
H.K.V.B.
Detention Camp, Kowloon :- Da duty until 9th instant
Note.-Orderly Sargeant from It appears from the telegrams indisposed to make a virtuo of Tottenham Hotspur for instance 9th to 16th justant Sergt. Schnepel. from Washington which are necessity. As is abown this mora- can only command the services of published to-day that the carefuling in the column "Through three or four of their old men and the submarine game is possibly preparation of American opinion German Eyes," they are unable to are hoping to complete their team not worth the candle. Be that as by inspired messages from Berlin disclose the faots to the diasp by the inclusion of amateurs, TURKEY AND BULGARIA. it may, it is clear that public line now been followed by an apointed German public which This state of adaire applies at all
ม Germany Satisfied With opinion, which with this Admini- official
of will have to be provided with the London Clubs with the Arsenal The "Agreement.”. stration is an unusually important modification of the methods of fresh hopes. This is, to doubt, most favourably situated, the Amsterdam, August 26. factor in diplomatic disputes, is German
warfare, the explanation of the latest out latter having about eight of their The German Press exproses rapidly calming down. The Before communicating the
pouringe from Berlin, which men including, Ratherford the satisfaction concerning the Turoo Arabio no longer figarea on the German reply
to the last seemed destined to start a new old International cutside right, Balgarian agreement, and con- chief page of most newspapers. It American Note, Count Bernstorff would seem, indeed, as it Ger-informed Mr. Lansing that his/agi'ation against British policy engaged in Woolwich Arsenal, siders it he a victory for German moany once more has the corde instructions" include" a deolara The American public is assured pensated for the lons of their
cotton. Crystal Palace have been com diplomacy. in her own hands, and can avoid tion that "linore" will not in that the declaration of cotton as ground by the Admiralty who DeutscherTageszeitung: "The dis
Count Reventlow writes in the a break if she is honestly con- future bo sunk by German sub-contraband is a matter of indif- took over the Bydenham enclosure appearance of the Taroo-Bulgarian oilistory and avoids further out-marines "without warning and ference to the German Army, but last year as a training quarter for controversy has brought the fixed rages. According to the World without ensuring the safety of that it is as wicked an attempt about ten thousand reoraits and idea of communication between the Administration is so certain the lives of non-combatants pro-apon the welfare of the civil have arranged to play at Herne the Turkish Empire and its two of this that it is turning ita vided that the liners do not try population as the British inter. Hill where they completed their northernalliens grent dealnasrer." attention towards London and to creape or offer resistance."ference with Gherman foad aapmatob programme last season, A Balgaria which is on friendly the British blockade; for, an This is a clear departure from plies. The effort to change the but they are very short of players, terms with those three Powers pointed out in yesterday's mess the attitude hitherto adopt issue and to conceal the misfor- and like Millwall and Queen's forms a communication between age, our concessions regarding
ed by the German Governance of the German submarine Park Rangers have advertised them which cannot be irasgined German exports are not regarded ment, and it obviously campaign seems too evident to for amateurs to come to their more complete and more wel-
yielding anything in the marks a deoided change in the he really effective The Times.
announcement
submarine
-thie time about
dara alvó mɔ did come,
LATEST SHIPPING NEWS.
A.B. Jack Robinson, O.N. 223124. fire is ten A.B. John Symone, O.N. 218505, Loadg. Stoker Frederick 0. Stoker, Let Ol, Valliant Macken
Fisher, O N. 310529.
zie, O.N, 8.8, 112172, Stoker, lat Cl., Matthew Rowel,
O.N. K. 12716.
Up to the Minute. Closing Prices:-
Star Ferries-$30, sales. Indos. $1541, sales.
Langkate. Tie, 39, buyers. Wharver.$80, buyers. Hongkong Dooks. -- $86,
buyers. Shanghai Docks, Tla. 601,
buyers.
Kang Yiks Tie, 15.55, buyers, Shanghai Cottons.Tis, 84,
buyers. A Japon Providenta,891, buyers,
MOVEMENT OF STEAMERS
The P. M., PERSIA sailed from Nagasaki on the 5th, making her due to arrive at the Port on the 8th October.
To Retura to the Police Court,
Mr. F. A. Hazeland, the Senior his seat at the Police Court, on Magistrate, is expected to retake Monday week.
Alice Memorial Hospital The Hon, Treasurer of the Allos Memorial and Affiliated Hospital the following donations to the begs to acknowledge with thanks funds of the Hospitals: Bankaras Guild #126: Bios Dealers Guild. |$100.