TELEGRAMS.
OBITUARY.
Sir William Onslow.
(Beater's Service to "The Tolera
London. Received January 15
The death is announced of sir
SITUATION IN GANTUN
Two Bomb Incidents Reported. (From our own Correspondent.)
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, NATURDAY, JANUARY 14,` 1916.
TYPHOON WARNING.
The telegram quoted below was ceived by the American Com miata General, Hongkong, from the Manila Observatory at 10.15 a.m. to-day: Typhoon in about Janton, January 13.124 degrees Long. E and 12 de three bomb explosions in our city ward.
It is reported that there were green Lat. N., inalining north- yesterday, the 12th inst. At No. 18, Sai Éo Street, Old City, some
William W. Onslow, formerly a workmen were engaged in mak Lieutenant in the 19th Regimenting an excavation for the founda-
PATHOLOGY.
A New Endowment.
Lordon, Recalrad. January 15, Sir Alexander McRobert has given to Aberdeen University, an endowment of £750 yourly for
lectureship on pathology, especially malignant diseases.
INDIAN EXPORTS.
A Serious Loss.
tion of a new house on the ruins of an old one. Suddenly one of their pick axes came in contact with a buried bomb which exploded, fatally wounding two of the workmen. Nobody is able to account for the presenes of this bomb, but it is evident those who exploded it were innocent of any intention of so doing, as they were the only sufferers.
At about eleven in the evaning of the same day, people living on or near the western Band were startled by a violent explosion. Upon investigation it was found that a dynamite bomb had been set off in front of the Electric London Recaired, Jammery 15. Light Works. Two men, a police- Sir Thomas Holland, in a man and a coolie, were instantly article published in the Indiaman killed sad three others were on the export of bones, points severely wounded. The street. out the serious sonnal loss to was somewhat to up and triß- India which is deficient in suping damage done 10 the building plies of mineral phosphates. The in which the Electric Light bozes exported represent the an- Work and offices are located. nual removal
of twenty-two Shameen Makes Preparations. thousand tons of phosphoric acid,| Some years ago the authori while the grain exported repre-ties in Saam en deemed it wise sente a loss of twenty-five to erect a barbed wire blockade thousand tops. But while the along the Canton sides of the bones are worth half a million island with the intention of sterling, the wheat is worth forty having the wires electrified. This, however, was never done. They have now repaired the entangle- and bave completed arrangements to have the electria current turned on at once. A emall fort has also been erected on the British bridge to aid in the defence, if it be required.
millions.
DARKENED STREETS.
Two More Accidents.
London. Raived Jannary 15 Two of the istest accidents, owing to the darkened London street, include &
Judge and a member of the Hr use of Commons.
THE HOTEL TRAGEDY.
Some Further Details.
Since we published our account|
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Army for Shek Lung. In view of the contianos dis- turbances along the course of the East River General Lang has sent Capt. Li Man-fu with 800 infantry. to be stationed at Shek Lang- This place is considered one of the busiest and must important marts in Kwangtengy
TRAINING NOTES
This Morning's Gallops.
DAIRY FARM NEWS.
SOME OF OUR
BY-PRODUCTS AND SPECIALITIES.
CORNED BEEF,
GORNED PORK,
VARIETY OF SAUSAGES
PASSENGERS ARRIVED.
PRESSED BEEF,
DRIPPING,
CLOKED HAM, LARD,
SMOKED TONGUES,
Per
Per
a Fingchow from Shanghai
on Jan 14-
Noyes Mr WD
Ritchie Mis WD
sa Tean from Manils or
Jan 14.
Carziede Mr N
Parts Mr J
sa Chirp Marn on Jan, 14. from San Francisco etc... Allen EE Mra d· M
Ashmead MWK Alkan Mr H Berry Mr F
Burbank Mr & Mrs Brown GEMr and Mrs Ballone Miss V Bailey B Mr and Mr Biance Mrs V L
Bris GW Mr and Mrs Belt n Mr O-
Clemes Rer and Mrs S
Cocant Mr HAR Callahan Mr DW
Denson Capt HC
Davis Mr F ·
Edson Mr HA Enders Mrs EA Glass Mrs RJ. Hiers Mr HH Hoyt Mr WH Gilmore Mr and R K
Goldsberry Mr JP Gutterman Mr F W Fapsed Mrs A C Harley Miss X
... Helvering Mr and Mrs E
There was a larger crowd at the of the tragedy at the Hocg) kong Hotel yesterday father pony training at Happy Valley this particulare
to morning, as to-day was recognis hand respecting the deceased,ed by the racing fraternity of the Sydney Godden It appears that Colony as being one of supreme the deceased, who was 52 yeare importance in the gallops, and an of age, and who came East about occasion which would give some 1 year ago, was well known in indication of the capabilities of Canton and had been engaged the subscription griffins. This during the past summer on Con-morning was in reality a morning servancy work on the West for weeding out the "dads," River
connection. with apparently few in number, judg- the Kwangtung Government'e ing from the display of form scheme of flood prevention. which they exhibited. Still the his way fact remains that some will have back to Australia, and had to go by the board, and it is booked his passage by the unlikely that they will be allowed Nikko Maru, which was due to to participate farther in the sail from the Colony yesterday training. In some instances afternoon. During the day he went where the animal was a superb to the Public Works Department specimen, it seemed to lack that to take farewell of Mr. W. J. spirit to make a game attempt. Cooper, to whom he had a letter ladifferent form, however, is not. of introduction.dienak edo always the fault of the pony, the Whilst there has not been dis- rider often being responsible, covered any real cause which inasmuch sa he fails to use ID- would lead deceased to take his itiative in bringing out the best life, paperz were found showing in his mount, and, instead of Per that he had had two suns killed nipping in the bad any signs of in the war, one in France and the slacking, very often fosters this. other at sea. Reference was also weakness under the mistaken foxind in his papers to the dispos-impression that time will show al of his property.
improvement, It is just 20 The inquest has not yet been easy, however, to err on the fired.
other side, so was seen this morn- ing, certain of the riders revealing a serious lack of judgment, with the result that instead of training their griffins in easy stages, and nursing their best points, they Memrs. Wright and Hornby over-exerted them, by going too advise us that the Langkat out strong in the first lap of a long pat for the current month is as run; thus by the time the follows:-
[appointed post had been passed January 1
Tone 142 the animals were beaten " to the
LANGKAT OUTPUT.
wide." There is no doubt by this time owners know the worth of their possessions, and it is
been said to many....
He vering Mr K E-rberger Mr P
Holabaugh Mr FA Jurika Mr S
Jefferson Mr and Mrs Jamin Miss L Jodes Rer USE Kirschbaum Mrs E H McVenn Miss G McKee Miss F Mitchell Mr CC Launt Mr H.
Mandell Mr and Mrs G H Myers Miss MS Mc Norton M- AD Nels n Col and Mrs CE Osborn Mrs EB
Pa sons Mr G
Phister Mrs W B
Phister Miss M
Pickham Miss H Razon Mr B Beat Mr S
Reel Mr and Mrs J H Snaith Mr JF Stryker Mr JB B Sanseer Ms A C Scot Mr E
CORNED TONGUES,
PORK PIES,
&c.
GAME PIES.
WHICH CANNOT BE EXCELLED FOR QUALITY.
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ONE CALLON IZAL MAKES
400 GALLONS EFFICIENT DISINFECTING FLUID.
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W. B. LOXLEY & CO., YORK BUILDINGS.
THE HONG KONG HOTEL
COMPANY LIMITED.
Seven hundred and fifty thousand Dollars $5 per” centum
Debenture Loan
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above named Company are about to pay off 200 Deben-1 tores of the Company..
The Debentures to be paid off will be decided by drawing; such FE Hongkong Hotel on Saturday the dawng will take place at the
Schneider Mr and M Tayler Rey & Mrs S Thompson Mr GB. Thompson Mr & Mrs S W Wearman Mr HJJ Wyeth Mrs J Wyeth M
JE Anderson Mr AS Barditt Mr TH Franklin Mr AR Frain Mr HJ Howard Mr and Mrs E Harvey Mrs AM Howard Mrs ES Jefferies Mr and Mrs Pau Mr XP Woodhead Mr C
PASSENGERS DEPARTED.
sa itachi Mari for Japan
on Jan. 14- Ago Mi
Besser Mr
Bramwell Mr and Mrs Damerachikoff Mrs Endy Mr.... Hayashi Mr
Bilton Mr
* Jerco Miss
Lederna Mrs Lederna Mr Majuard Mr McRobert Mr Iwamato Mr Near Mr Souter Mrs Sneider Mr
Thomas Mr West Mr Yawada Mr Yoshida Mr
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS,
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Total to 14th inst. 2,236
Daily avery
159.71
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SOFT FELT
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In the
Smart Shapes and Nè we st Colourings
MACKINTOSH & CO.
ETC. ETC
10, DES VEUX BOAD
LTD.
WM. POWELL, LTD.
Telephone 346.
ANNUAL
WINTER
SALE
COMMENCES MONDAY NEXT, JANUARY 17th
FOR ONE WEEK ONLY.
A Clearance of all old Pairs of Sho33, Evening Gɔwas. Weaps, Coats, Costumes. Millinery, Tweeds and Silk Taffetas at Greatly reduced prices.
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ADMINISTRATION.
NEW COLUMBIA
DANCE RECORDS
JUST RECEIVED
STOO MUCH MUSTARD, {ON THE MISSISSIPPL
INTERNATIONAL, RAG,
HIGH JINKS.
(PUPPCHEN.
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HUNGARIAN RAG.
NOTICE is hereby given to all
TELEGRAPH STATION parties concerned that the Ad- ministration's new WIRELESS 230d day of January 1916 at 11,00 FOOCHOW was opened for
at
o'clock in the forenoon.
Holders of debentures are in-with ships at sea on and from the general public correspondence vited to attend the drawing. Duest of January, 1916. Notice of the Debentures intended
to be paid off will be given after radiotelegrams the the drawing in accordance with condition No. 2 endorsed on such
With regard to the handling of station is
debentures.
Dated this 13th day of January
1916.
By order of the Directors. J. H. TAGGART, Acting
governed by the Rules of the International Radiotelegraphic Convention of 1912 and the Ser- vice Regulations appertaining thereto.
The rates applicablé to wireless į messages may be obtained on ap- Secretary-plication to the Telegraph Office.
TU-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS,
The entire charge for wireless messages must be collected from the Senders.
For the conveni-nce of: Ship Stations the followingisformation is supplied:-
Names
Foochow Nationality. Chinese
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.Geographical
From SHANGHAT KOBE,
sad MOJI.
THE Steamship
*FFOLA,”.
having arrived from the above ports, consignees of
cargo are hereby informed that their goods will be delivered from alongside.
position: Longitude
19° 18 E. Latitude Call Signal: *** XOW. Normal Range in 660 by day; Nautical miles: 130 by night. Radiotelegraphic "Telefunken
System used with singing quen- the nature of trans- ched spark. mitting system: 5K W. in the
antenn Wavelengths in metres: 600, 1200, 1600, 2100 Nature of Service Public radio- performed; telegraphic ser- vice with Ship Stations & other Coast Stations
in China.
Cargo impeding the discharge Working hours (China. 8 am to will be landed at consignee's risk Coast time 8 hours
10 p.m and expense into the hazardous East of Greenwich): and/or extra hazardous Godowns Coast Charges: per word Fre. 0.50. of the Forgiong and Kowloon N. B. The promptest atten Wharf and Godown Company tion to call is ensured by the ships. nising a souding wavelength of Limited
No Fire Insurance whatever 600 metres.
single oat for special mention any EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, Will be affected.* particular pony, but in the ma-
Bills of Lading will be counter- KOWLOON, VICTORIA and jority of cases there is ample the PEAK SCHOOLS Be-open
signed by- room for improvement. Better on MONDAY, the 17th instant, results will no doubt be seen in s at 9 a.m.
fortnight or so, after careful and Hongkong, 14th January, 1916. judicious training.
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