THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1916.
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LATEST WAR TELEGRAMS,
[Beater's Service to the "Telegraph."].
THE BLOCKADE OF GERMANY
HAS IT FAILED ?
GERMAN TROOPS FOR TURKEY,
BIG MOVEMENT OF MEN.
February 12, 12.15 p.m. The Timer correspondent at Back arest states that 25,000 Ger man troops have arrived at Rustchuk and have proceeded to Shamla, probably en route to Turkey.
TRADE ENQUIRY LIST.
THE SITUATION" IN CHINA.
THEFT FROM A BOAT.
A SHOP COOLIES APPOINTMENT.
Trade Inquiry List No. 53 issued by the American Consulsio General, Hongkong, shows that is Ex-Viceroy Shune in Yoursteen ? Hongkong marchants are invited to corespond with American con- cerna, seeking Hongkong 000 nections as listed below.
Cochineal-The W. K. Jahn Company, Inc, of No. 130 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois, is in the market for cochineal and invites correspondenas.
Though we have no further
Boy Defendant Turda King'ı
at Evidence.
PROSECUTION OF LUKONG FAILS.
A Chinese fuking was charged before Mr. B. Wood at the Palice Court this aftonoom with
Four Chinese stood in the dock American Immigrant Restrictions the larceny of a bed quit de
A. Brr.
was also charged on two counte with misconduct.
Defendant was represented by
Mr. E. J. Grint.
telegraphio naws of the Chinese this afternoon at the Police Court, rebellion since car Reuter wire of before Mr. Hazeland, charged Saturday, there is a popular belief with being concerned together in in the Colony that the success of stealing a quantity of money, the revolution party continues jewellery and clothing from a Concentrated Flavours and, further, that Tsen Chur boat in Yaumati Bay of the total afternoon, bafore Mr. Justice
Lo the Sammary Court this It was stated by = ricksha coolie that whan he returned to February 14,19.15 p.m.
Messra. Fries and Fries of No. haust, better known in Hong rains of $90.50. ME. M. Tezer Gomperts, a shop coolis nemed his house on the night of Feb According to the Daily Mail, the Commissioner for Holland nati, Ohio, offer a line of concen- contrived to reach Yuanan and if
121-123 W. Third Street, Cincin kong as Ex-Vroeroy Shum, has represented the second defendant. Tong Lin sued a marchant, of 98,uary 2, he saw the defendant asserts that British efforts to prevent commodities from entering rated flavouring materials for the an important factor in the situa prosecuted, said that on January of $150, the
Detective Sergeant Wills, who Jervois Street, for the return arrying away his quilt. Germany have failed. He cites the case of butter, of which Great nee of bakers, confectioners, and tion there. After his flight from 25 the third defendant went from in respect of an arrangement went into the house because he
amount due
Defendant's story was that be Britain obtained 2,456 tons in 1915, compared with 7,940 tons in serated water manufacturers and Canton in August, 1913, it will be Causeway Bay in his mother's boat made on December 14 last, or, in was told that a man who had been 1913, while Germany.obtained 35,516 tons, compared with 19,023 seek an Hongkong agent, remembered that the Hongkong to Mongkok to strange about the the alterative, for money lens banished had returned and was Export and Impers The Goremment refused to allow building of another bost. When He also sued the Teneng Yuen saying there. While be was in Smythfield Export Company of him to remain in the Colony, and he got to the building yard he firm, and Cheung Yang Sang for the house, he was sixed and 1216-20 Arch Street, Philadelphis, that he went into Dutch
met another man who invited him $500 paid by the plaints in sccused of stealing the quilt Penna, desires to establish con- territory. It is now undar- to have a meal with him. He respect of a certificate for entry duct omsisted of entering the
It was stated that the miscon nections in Hongkong in the stood that
Teen Chun-hsuan had the mesi and, being joined into America, which defendants house without a warrant, but His general export and import line returned to Penang somewhere by other men, they stayed con- undertook to provide. and offers exceptional facilities about Christmas time and, sconversing, with the reault that he
Warship said that he did not and support for its undertakings, after, left for Shanghai, arriving was still there at 9 o'clock at
Malt extract. The
intend to take suy notice of those The plaintiff was represented Eisner there on January 23 and in Kobs night. The first defendant then by Mr. P. W. Goldring, and Mecharges. Defendant had had Mendelson Company of 90 West a few days later. Street, New York City, desire an Hongkong agent for its Hof's with Dr. San in Tokyo and, har-empied boat in Yaumati Bay, and,
Report has it that he conferred at some thing from an anoe the defendants.
asked him to go with him and C.F. Mason sppeared on behalf of seven years' service in the force.
Accused was discharged. Malt Extract and invites corres-ing settled what remained of a getting into a small bost, they did
In opening the case, Hr. Gold- pondence.
Rattan The Philippine Hard be returned to China and set out the 2nd and 4th defendant 30 fled for some time, to the affect farmer dispute with the doctor, with the other persone probably ing said that there had been a special defence which had been wood Lumber Company of Nain disguise for Yunnan. 718 Story Building, Los Angeles, If the story is true, the Ex Just as they were leaving the best that the whole thing was illegal, Californis, is in the market for Viceroy's arrival may be regarded the complainant, a woman, was re- The case hinged on the fact of regular shipments of rattan and as a big fillip to the anti-Fuga turning in her small boat, and, on
plaintiff securing a position of invites quotations. Details as to movement, for his hostility to the seeing the men leaving, called out manager of a big house in San of the Hongkong Cricket Clab sizes and requirements can be Presidentis, of course, well known to them. She could not catch Francisco, and he wanted to get a has been fixed to commence on had at the Consulate General. - February 14, 12.15 p.m.
In Yunnan he may be said to them and on getting back to the certificate of immigration into March 1 entries for which als According to Reuter's correspondent st Ottawa, replying in the
Perfumes, Toilet Scape, Etc. have a sort of hereditary popul-boat found that she had been America.
on February 26. So fr entries are" House of Commone to a demand that precautions should be taken on The California Perfume Com-arity, for his father was, for many robbed of practically everything. the frontier in view of the revelations made in the San Francisco Ger- of No. 17 Battery Place, years, Governor of that Province. She reported the matter to the offered by Mr. Galdring, His tournament promises to
After further facts had been coming in fairly well and the man dynamite plota, the Minister of Marine said that every pre-New York C5, eeeks an Hang-
police, with the result that the Lordship asked if the power of every bit as successful caution was being taken. The Government had received an assur-kong agent for the introduction
defendants were arrested. The attorney was bogus, or how wa those of previous years. AnEW ance that the Washington Government would not permit the United of its line of perfames, toilet soaps
third defendant was only a boy be to know whether it was bogus feature this year in Yeter- States to be made a base for attacks on Canada.
and he had apparendy been drag- or fake?
ane Handicap Doubles, which ged into the affair. He would be
Mr. Goldring-He simply ask is to be open for members turning King's evidence and be ed if he could get a certificate go of the Club who are over forty. (Sergt. Wills) would ask for the that he could go into Americs.
year and who have resided in charge against him to be with- Mr. Mason-It is impossible the East for ten years. All the drawn. Some of the articles had for him to do so, and it is impos-other usual events are being held. been recovered from the pawn-sïble for him to get a certificate. shopa.
His Worship discharged the third defendant.
THE CANADIAN OUTRAGES.
AN ASSURANCE FROM AMERICA..
THE "AMIRAL CHARNER."
LOSS OF FRENCH AUXILIARY CRUISER CONFIRMED.
February 14, 5.30 p.m. Beater's correspondent at Paris states that the loss of the French auxiliary cruiser Amiral Charner is confirmed. Araft has been pick ed up off the coast of Syria, with Sfteen seamen on it. Only one was alive. He stated that the cruiser was torpeded on the 8th inst. and sank in a few minutes. They were unable to läanoh their boats.
ANOTHER OUTRAGE IN AMERICA.
FIRE IN MUNITIONS WORKS.
February 14, 7.20 p.m. Renter's correspondent at New York states that the grea: mani- tions plans of the General Electric Company at Schenectady, New York, has been wrecked by fire. The origin is not at present knowa.
DAMAGE NOT. SERIOUS,
February 14; 11.10 p.m. Reuter's correspondent at New York stated that only a small building was burned at Schenectady,
THE AIR-RAID ON MILAN.
February 14, 1110 pm
"
Ranter's correspondent at Milan states that eight people were killed and airty injured in the raid by enemy aeroplanes.
RUSSIAN PROGRESS.
ERZERUM FORT CAPTURED.
February 14, 11.10 p.m.
A Petrograd communique says:-We captured the Erzerum fort, in which an explosion has already been reported, taking many prisoners, six guns and quantities of munitions."
THE FIGHTING IN THE WEST.
FURIOUS BATTLE IN ALSACE.
February 14, 6.00 p.m.
A Pariscommunqine states:-In Champagne, during the course
and toilet waters and similar goods and invites correspondence,
WAR LECTURE.
How the Struggle is Viewed by Catholics
Cold, Massage and Peroride Creams.-The General Products Company of 390 Audubon Avenue, New York City, weke Hongkong| representation for the introduction of its line of cold creams, massage creams and peroxide creams, parti-
In connection with the 3t cularly seeking connection with Joseph's College Association, the firms now dealing is such gooda. Rev. Father Tompkins, SJ, Besident Dry Goods Buyer delivered a lecture in the College M. Albert A. Lewis of the Levis- Hall last evening to
* large Zukoski Mercantile Co., of Room attendance of members. The 728, 621 Broadway, New York chair was occupied by Bishop City, seeks Hongkong connections PozzoDİ.
to the boat and take the articles.
Evidence was then taken. The case is proceeding.
POLICE RESERVE ORDERS-
His Lordship:-The whole point is whether it was simply illegality, or whether it was a compact constituting a fraud on the American Government.
After farther argument, the case was adjourned.
Orders issued to-day by Mr. F.C. THE VETERANS' FUND. Jenkin, D.S.P. (Reserve) state --
Route March.
E. K. G. G. TENNIS
TOURNAMENT.
The annual tennis tournament
The Royal Mint.
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試
The summary of the operations of the Royal Mint during the last three years, shows that 203,572,- 642 pieces were struck for the United Kingdom and 3,060,008 for the Colonies in 1915, compared with 183,445,180 and 25,417,000 respectively in 1914.
DEPARTED. “
Per za Ali Haru-from Hongkong on Feb. 15th- Adams Mr ED Ledesman Mi
Lowderback MGD Miyazaki KrB Batchelor Mr& Mis Ohtani Mr and Mrs
Baldwin Mr GT
to act as resident buyer for retail Father Tompkins had, as bis dry goods bouses and invites cor-subject "The European War from respondence.
the Catholic Foint of View,” and Automobile Specialties-The he reviewed the whole subject in an Morgan Manufacturing Company, interesting manner. Dealing with of Newport, Rhode Island, seeks the causes of the war, he said that an Hongkong agent for its line it was not brought about by the
All ranks, except medical exe of automobile specialties inclad- failure of Christianity, as some Station at 2.45 pm sharp on empts, will parade at Sentral ing small parts, pump appliances, people seemed to think, but was small tools and fittings and brass due to the failure to comply with satrday, February 19th., for Mrs. Looker informs us that in Alsandro Mr VM Lo and metal polishes.
those principles laid down by the Police District. Uniform, Helmets acknowledged, Mrs. Parr's name, Ballister i Marits He K
Route March through Western the last lies of subscriptions Pipe Wrenches-The Coch Christian creed. When people and Rifles. rane Pipe Wrench Manufacturing gave way to the love of power and
which appeared in the first list, Br Kr & Mrs Company of 78th Street and money, and became greedy, it was Woodlawa
Avenue, Chicago, bat which brought about wars. Illinois, offers its line of pipe Thoes were not Christian princi- wrenches and similar tools and plea, and it could not be said that drop forging, die sinking and the war showed the failure of similar work to the Hongkong Christianity. In the course of market.
his remarks, he commented on Pice-Mesara, Barndt and Co., and explained the Pope's view of of Pratt and Gay Streets, Balti-the war, dealing with the matter more, Maryland, are in the market in a most lucid manner. for rice and desire Hongkong connections.
Peanuts. Messrs. Habicht,
VOLUNTEER ORDERS.
Braun and Company of No. 109- 111 West Ohio Street, Chicago, Corps Orders issued to-day by Illinois, are in the market for Lieut. Col. A. Chapman, V.D., bigh grade peanuts, especially so state *** called rescreened pesants, in qualities running 30 to 31 to the ounce and from 25 to 28 to the onace. They invite samples and
quotations.
Essential oils, etc.-Mears. Talbot and Company of No. 24-
Joined
Private H. B. Arnold joined the Corps on 152,16, is allotted Corps No. 1978 and is posted to Left Section M.G. Co.
Leave,
Corp. D. Young is granted 28 Stone Street, New York City, leave of absence from 22:3.16 to are in the market for wood oil 22.10.15. and other esential oils, gum invite quotations and samples. copal, and Indigo paste. They
Vehicle wood stock and parts. Crane and MacMahon, Inc., of Na 8-10 Bridge Street, New York City; offer their line of vehicle wood stock
N. C. Officers.
Mr. Melbourne
& Mes
and Mrs
$747
Hong Kee Mr
Hoshino Mrs 25 James Bro 10 Koja Me M
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N. C. Officers will meet at the was again inadvertently inserted. Carton Miss EM Magistracy on Thursday, Feb-The total amount acknowledged Fong Ste Tar My
should have been $747 and 5212, Hewitson Rev ruary 17th, at 5.20 p.m.
The following farther subscrip- Higginbotham Mr Musketry Part IL
tions have been received :--- Firing will take place on Sad- day, February 20th, as follower Mr. and Mrs. Bonnar
Amount acknowledged
sharp:-3rd and 4th. Platoons of The Hon. Mr. EH, Sharp
(B) Leave Blake Pier 9.00 a.. No. 2 Company, also N.C.0% of
'KC. seme Company who have not The Hon. Mr. C. Severn fired Part IL All N.C.O'a of No. Mrs. Besvis 2 Company will attend for Range A Bridge Winning Duties.
Additional from Mr. and (b) Leave Blake Fier 10 p.m. sharp.
Mrs. Lowe
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10
10
20
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Oronco Mr ST PAR RATI Preston Merk
Praston Mi Balozi Mr F
Bandys Mr and Men
Strong Bay & Mrs
Tobin Mr RJ
Toda S
Torahi Father
Yebess Max S
WEATHER REPORT.
On the 15th at 10,15—å general de- crease of pressure is 'shows over the Westem portion of the map, except over
$832 Bernec where it has increased slightly.
1st and 2nd. Platoons No. 2 Company.
2ad. Platoon No. 1 Company.
and a cheque for £2. 2. Also Sergeant Gibson, Inspector equivalent of $832 t exchange. A draft for £80. 15. lid, the Lammert, Sergeants Eustace, 1/11 5/16, lees 20 rents stamp, and Hewitt, Fothergill, Basterfield a cheque for £2.28., has been sent and Wilks will attend for Range to Major Arthur Haggard, to Duties.
gether with a list of the names of the subscribers,
Tramways. The attention of all ranka, and
Mrs. Looker wishes to thank particularly of Inspectors and Engineer Company.
Sergeants, is drawn to the fact very much all those who have "Lyseman Beliefs" from 15th that the Police are expected to this fund.
very generously subscribed to to 29th inst. is posted on the pay regard to, rather than violate, notice board at Headquarters for the Tramway Bye-lawa, Reports information of all concerned.
Parades, Parades for Wednesday, 16th inst and
vehicle parts and invite corres Section and other Signallers, as 7.00 am. Members of Signalling pondence.
Electrical goods and general detailed in Signalling Section export-Snow's U. S. Express Order dated 8. 12. 15. Semaphore Company Limited, of No. 17 practice at Beadquarters.
have been received of over-crowd- ing when coming off Parade.
The Rey T, W. Pearce.
No returns from Japanese stations, -1) depression has formed ovar Tongking.
The anticyclone has weakened, and a
easterly winds may be expected org the warem portion of the China San...
Moderate to fresh easterly and south-
Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hou ending at 10 am, to-day, 0.00 Inches.
FORECAST FOR THE 24 HOURS ENDING AT FOUN TO-MORROW.
Diskdet.
Forsst
Tinda
1 Hongkong to Gay Book.fresh:
3 Formos
The Cricket Club Accident.
& Bouth opast of Chiron ba) Th
twoodELK. and Lemools
The many friends of Mr. Richard Hancock and Mr. C. A4 South coast of China bew
tween HK and Hainant
Hooper, the two players of the Hongkong Cricket Club who met passenger by the Aki Mara, which playing on Saturday, will be Hoogkong Observatory, February 15,
The Rev. T. W. Pearce was a with such a nasty accident whilst
To a Correspondent.
of a German attack to the east of Tabure-Sommepy road, we explod chinery.The American Splint ed three mines ander the enemy in our cad elements. His Corporation of No. 141 Broad Co. (all members) Machine Gan attempts to advance on our support trenches completely failed, but, notwithstanding the serious German losses by mines and artillery, the Germans remained in the advanced elements.
Battery Place, New York City, 5.15 p.m. Recraits of Engineer seeks zu Hongkong agent for ita Co Muskerry and Rifle exercises line of electrical goods and also at Taikoo Dockyard, under Bergt. left for Australis to-day, connections in the general import Everest. and export business.
5.15 pm. Civil Service Co.- Maich making wood and ms Drill at Headquarters,
6.00 p.m. No. 1 Section Scoate way New York City, seeks instruction at Headquarters. Hongkong connections for the
Remainder nil
and forthe introduction of modern ssle of match wood in any form
Detail, On duty until morning of 18th match making machinery.
In a furious artillery battle in Alsace, the German infantry took 200 yards of trenches, but su immediate counterattack regained most of the ground.
Ematest H.K.V.B;
pleased to learn that they are both going on as well as can be expect- ed. Enquiries made to-day show,
pablishing your letter as we are of for several days, and that Mr. that Mr. Hancock, although pro- "Devonian."-We refrain from greasing well, will not be out opinion that no good-parpose is Hooper, who was very badly out served by encouraging religious about the face, is aneh better. corersies in the columns of a Dr. Stedman, who is attending
bim, reports good progress
newspaper.
T. F. CLAXTON, Director
LATEST SHIPPING NEWS.
MOVEMENT OF STEAMERS
The P&O 18 NANKUT Jah Single pors for this Rost on the 15th
with the outward Party dom bare din Rise Züth inst, at about