SHARE MARKET QUOTATIONS.
Up To the Minute.
as. 8 740.00.
Planks. Unions.
b.8 133.00.
63. 8 920,00,
Chins Fires.
b. $ 15400.
Douglases:
Indon (Def.)
b. 8. 125.06.
China Bogaru.
b. $ 111.00.
Kowloon Dcoka. b. $ 128.50.
Cements.
b. 8
.9.50.
SHIP'S OFFICER'S SUICIDE.
Sequel to Forgery Charge.
mercantila
On Saturday marine officer, named Adolph Christiansen, who was ployed on board the sa: Tesu, was charged at the Police Court. with attering by means of forgery three naval cheques of the United States of America on February Tith last. A remand was then granted.
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police
Yesterday the
under taken escort to his boat to fetch his kit. The police examined the cabin and found a revolver which was unload d. The escort slayed in the cabin whilst the kit was packed, but as the man had & change of clothing to pat on, the -police went just outside the cabin. They had not been outside scarce- ly a minute when & report was beard, and on entering, they found the man with a bullet wound though his head, Life Was Extinct. Deceased 'must have succeeded in secreting a round somewhere and have elipped this into the revolver.
At the Police Court this morn. ing, the magistrate, Mr. J. R. Wood, was informed of the
oscarrence.
THE CINEMATOGRAPHS.
Victoria.
The Friday, Saturday and Sun- day programme at the Victoria Theatre was so well patronised ae. such an excellent bill of fare: deserved to be. The Pathe Gazette WAS 3 particularly good one and the special war The pictures beyond praise. centra-piece Wan a beautifully Bged romantic play: Golden Sword Knot ", done in Masers Pathe's best style. d new serial-"The Black Box".
"The
which is founded on a story by Vr. E. P. Oppenheim-was also begun, and promises to be ex- citing. To-night there is a special show, at which the band of the 18th Infantry will be present; and, to-morrow night, further episodes of "The Black Box." together with new Wille's picture and other comics, will be given. Readers are reminded that, on Wednesday and Thursday, Mr. Frederick Coleman will Irstore on "From Ypres to Mons". Early booking for the lecture is recommended, as there will.pro- bably be a very full house.
Bijou.
At the Bijoa Theaire there have been good attendances over the week-end. The programme, which is an all-round good one, includes Keystone and other comics, a Nordisk Company's photo-drama: "Pro Forms,' 2nd a very thrilling four-part film: "The Secret of Monte Carlo."
Palisade.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 1916.
TELEGRAMS.
(Continued from page 1)
NEW DEFENCE OF REALM REGULATIONS.
(Reuter's Service to The "Telegraph."]
August 19, 12 05 p.m. Additional Defence of the Realm Act regulations pro- hibit the use of detrol for charabanc excursions, the holding of fairs, such as might be likely to impede the production or transport of war material; also cab whistling, which disturbs the wounded; the entry into Ireland of aliens or Britishers who have arrived since March 1 from Over-Seas. The regulations also empower officials to demand infor- anation of traders regarding their stocks with a view to preventing corners.”
IN THE BALKANS.
Enemy Attack Held Up.
August, 19, 1.55 p.m. According to Reuter's Paris correspondent. a Salouiza telegan states that an enemy attack was held up in the Allies three miles from Florina.
The Bulgarians and the Germans attacked the village of Dolzeli, which has changed hands several times.
An intense artillery duel is progressing..
Serbians Repulse Bulgarians.
August 20, 145 pm. According to Renter's. Salonica correspondent. an official vomunique states:-The Bulgarinus attacked along the Serbian front.
The Serlians counter-attacked, driving back the enemy to their original positione.
There were enormoux enemy laser.
EAST AFRICAN CAMPAIGN GOING WELL.
August 19, 2.00 p.m. *Arrending--- Reuters correspondent at Pretoria General Botha, in a communique, says that things in East Africa continue to am going as well as possible and if we assist General Smuts to the utmost a completely rue- cessful end of the campaign is in sight.
General Botha pays tributes to the enthusiasm and the very hearty co-operation of the Forces from the South African Union, India, Europe and elsewhere in overcoming stupendous difficulties and hardships. He appeals to the Union to maintain an adequate flow of recruits so as to enable General Smuts to crush the enemy swiftly and decisively, and thus free the South African troops to assist their gallant comrades in Europe...
SUCCESSFUL NAVAL AEROPLANE RAID.
August 19, 3 55 p.m. At official communique states :-Naval' aeroplanes dromed As on ammunition dumps at Liahtervacic. Large fires
All the machines returned safely.
eusaed.
RUSSIANS BREAK ENEMY FRONT,
August 19, 6.00 p.m.
A Petrograd communique says the enemy was active at Vidhynia, east of Body and south of Priper, but were everywhere repulsed. The Russians, in the neighbourhood of Tchirvistehie, on the Stokhod, broke the enemy's front and captured the village of Toboly, capturing 90 prisoners,
The enemy assumed the offensive at Kirkobaba and the Russian advance guards fill back somewhat.
There is heavy fighting in the direction of Diarbekir.
THE WAR OUTLOOK.
Military, Authorities Satisfied.
August 19,7 35 p.m.
Lon! Berby, speaking at Stockport, said that the war was geing in sar favor, and that the Military Authorities were aleolately satisfied with the progress made.
The Nippers Cripplag."
August 20, 5.55 a.m.
Mr. Lloyd George, speaking at Criccieth, said he was satisfed with the way things were going. He felt for the first time in three months that, the nippers were gripping and that we should soon hear the crack when we would be able to extract the kernel. The vigour of our demands must be nude by proport inte the un-irement-of-sacritices Great Britain. We must have a complete and unchalleng- able victory that would be a warning to Kings and their emmasellors of the reckoning demanded by civilised nations for their outrages.
"Let us have done with war now and for * ever!"
ters
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HONGKONG LAWN . BOWLS LEAGUE.
Kowloon v. Taikoo.
Taikos in the League, but if Taikoo win the retura match, which is to be played at Taiko on September 2, ■ final match will have to be played on a neatral green. Scores:--
Kowloon.
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CORRESPONDENCE
[The opinions expressed by the] correspondents are not necess arily_those_of_the Hongkong
Telegraph
NAVY LEAGUE WAR MEMORIAL FUND.
(To the Editor of the Hongkong
Telegraph.)
THE CANTON SITUATION. RETREAT FROM MONS. from the eastward to crumple and
Is the Fleet Coming ?-
Arrivals from Canton yesterday.
Appreciation of General Smith-
Dorrien's Leadership..
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tara, if not envelop the British; who formed the Allied-left amsahing blow at the advancing Hans might hold them off till ` nightfall of August 26, and allow retirement then. So the emish.
were of opinion that the rush [We have much pleasure in ing blow was delivered,
At Bartry, on August 28, Gen- of refugees from that city reprinting the following extracts to Hongkong may
yet from an article written for an ex-eral Smith-Darrien, telephoning begin again. A number of change by Mr. Frederio Coleman, to St. Quentia, found General persons who have fled to Hong- F. R. G. 8., who is shortly to Henry Wdeon at the other end of kong during the past few weeks deliver a series of lestures in the wire.
General Wilson said, “Sir John bare zone back-but only to look Hongkong. Mr. Colemen apent
t
"The only thing we can do is
to give the Germans a smash, and
at their shops, discuss the situs- 12 months on the western front, French, wants you to retire at the Sir,-In forwarding to you Mias
tion, decide that things were not and saw a great deal of the fight earliest moment possible. He is Gibbons' acknowledgment to
ing at different points there. anxious you will not continus the those who have so generously promising, and return here.
The fighting in the various The following appreciation of the fight a moment longer than is subscribed to the above Fund, areas still goes on at intervals, work of General Sir Horace absolutely necessary."
General Swith-Dorcion explain- may I be permitted to remind and it is reported that Lung's Smith Dorrien in connection with potential subscribers that the munition-makers at Shok Cheng the retreat from Mons will, thereed that he could not break up the Fund will remain open until 30th
are working night and day and fore, prove interesting. General fight at any moment he might September ?
are being paid at just four times Smith-Dortien subsequently took desire, The amount aubecribed to date the normal rats of wage. Now and charge of the operations in Ger by the people of Hongkong is then terrifio fasilades of rifle and man East Africa, bat had to re $8,000, or about £800, and it machine-gas fire are beard from linquish the position owing to we are going to do it" he said. The men are too tired to walk would not take much individas different quarters, and it is breakdown in health.]
General Sir Horace Smith-Dor-farther. "They can't use their orifice to make the Colony's understood that General Long's donation a round £1,000.
orders are that ammunition shall rieu, G.U.B., D.8.0., is one of the feet. The only thing for them to I would like to take his opport" be used ap without etiot. most sincerely beloved army com- do when they can't stand is to lie unity of making a public seknow.
The arrival of the new Civil mandere under whom soldiers down and fight. Both my suka are in the air. I don't know ledgment of the kindly assistance Governor, Chu Hing-lan, at have ever served..
Never have I met a man who where General Sir Douglas Haig rendered by Mr. Denman Foller, Canton, is eagerly awaited; for who to-night in giving a second it is thought in many quarters possessed to a greater degree an is on my right. At least, I am not recisal in aid of the Funds to Mr. that he may be able to establish atmosphere of personal geniality in touch with his left. I hops for H. H. Sandeman, of Cantan, who, poses forthwith. Mr. Chu arrived and kindness. He fairly radiates some French support on my besides obtaining a substantial in Hongkong yesterday with his hopefulness and good cheer under own left. My instructions to the aum for the Foud, bas succeeded side de camp, Hon T-kwan trying circumstances, and has the divisions are all clear, and I in establishing a Canton Branch and it is believed that he will gift of being able, by his personal have arranged lines of retirement of the Navy League with a mem- not proceed to the scene of presence, to inspire those around south in case we are forced back.. bership of over 90 per cent, of strife till the arrival of with that determination which is All we can do ander the air- the British residents of that salu- three cruisers under Admiral eo invariably the concomitant of cumstances in to see if we can't brious spot, and to Mr. F. Endel Sah, which are supposed to be now the highest phase of personal hold them off until dark,"
Someone who heard General on their way south. These boats achievement. Bosser and Here, Danuelly and
are British-built and of a sort Whyte for yeoasa services in
On my way from London to Wilson that, morning told me looal collections.
that could make themselves felt Ausicalia, I passed the Cape, long afterward that he said to in a fight. Oha Hing-lap, and while waiting at Cape General Smith-Darrien in con- although he has not come much town for a day, I called at olusion; "Well, General,-your- into prominence, enjoys the Sir Abe Bailey's home at voice is the only cheerful thing where General I've heard for three days. Give fullest confidence of President Muizenberg. Li Yuan-bang; ie, in fact, Smith-Dorrien was convalescing 'em hell.”
egarded as one of his most after a serious illness. I was glad reliable men. Es held, till recent to find General Bmith-D., as he The next morning before day. ly, a military appointment of is affectionately called, much break I left Sir John French'e The Navy League,
some importance in the north of batter, although still very weak, Headquarters for St. Quentin. 11, Vic oria Street, S.W. Manchuris. There is, of course, and by no menas able, st that Standing near the St. Quentin
Jaly, 19th 1916.
plenty of speculation as to what time, to resume command of the railway etation, I saw General Dear Sir, It is indeed splendid he will do in Canton and how he campaign in East Africa, which Smith-Dorrien. He turned and
Ho Wa of your Branch to have got togeth: will be received by Lung Chai had, last autumn, been assigned I caught his eye. et £350 for our War Memorial kwong. Some think that Lang to him.
apesking to a passing officer. Fund. I notice that you say in will straightway hand over his On General Smilb-Dorrieu's It was good to see his face, and your letter "Hongkong has prac-authority to the new Civil Gor staff at Capetown I met an old hear his voice. I had heard much tically found the cost of a room ercor, while others maintain that friend, General H. A. D. Simpson of him during those days, and and the furnishing thereof." Ua- he will adhere to his original re- Beikie, of the, Royal Artillery, never was he spoken of save in doubtedly it has, but I am writing solution, and will give place to no whom I had last seen in Ypres, terms of endearment. As he now to tell you that since we sent one bat Lak, Wing-ting. Chinese and who had been at the Dar-looked my way he smiled, with our firal appeal we liave a great reports are to the effect that Lak danelles from the firet landing the sort of smile that everyone number of letters asking us to bas left Wachaw and has arrived notil after the battle of Suvla Bay. within range takes to himself sa appeal for the
It was natural that we should his own property. It was of in- extra £2,000 at Shia Bing, and that he will required to endow the room. make either that place or Fatehan wax reminiscent about the magni-estimable value that morning in This means that the occupant of his beadquarters for the time beficent work of General Smith-St. Quentin, Saith-Dorrien's the room will always be a navaling. Lengthy conferences are Dorrien on the retirement from smile. It put heart in many a man. men and that the Navy League said to have taken place between Mone in August, 1914.
Lord Loeb, of the Grenadier will for all time have the power bim and Sham Chun-buen, and Our minds went back, natural Guards, who was attached to Sir of nominating this cccupant. We these have apparently resulted in ly, to the day of the battle of Le John French's Headquarters Staff, eball put a plate in the room and decision to contiane fighting Catanu. At Beitry, 8. little found that General Smith-Dorrien the words engraved upon it will against Lang for the present. villago, but a few miles from Le had neither car nor horse with be of our choosing. At present Ae to Lung's chances of victory Catean, Smith-Dorrien had his which to get about that morning. we have £400, but only a few of there are naturally contrary headquarters.
Lord Loch, to my great delight,
Yeara etc.,
E. A. M. WILLIAMS, Hor. Sec. und Treasurer, Navy League Hongkong Branch. Hongkong, Angust 21, 1916.
our
room, or
And he did....
the Branch subscriptions are in opinions. As against those who I had stopped by the railway asked me to put my car at Gen- yet, Will you let me know contend that he has endless etation at Bertry in the early eral Smith-Dorrien's disposal,
bether I should pot the £350 resources, there are those who say hours of the morning. A car Kindly and cheery, the Gen- which is coming from you that his money is fast coming to drove up and General Smith oral's personality pervaded every- Lowarde the endowment of sa end, and who add that he is Dorrien slighted. He had come to thing about him, He was much whether Fou terribly handicapped by poor the station to telephone to Sir interested in an ambulance load. wieb to raise in Hongkon gunnery. These admit, however, John French, General Smith of wounded, and spoke to many a separate room from the Hong that he is not as destitate Dorrien was as cool and self-of the men personally. Long Branch of the Navy League of good leaders as he has been possessed as though the battle It was a grand eight watching and endow it yourselves? If so, represented. Link Cha-chun, who pounding away in front of us was him saving the scattered pieces of course I shall be only too is leading Lang's men against a sham fight. The ehelle were of his corps and welding them plessed, hat it seems to me that Li Lieh-kwan's forces, has the masking a frightful din.
into a fighting force that would our job is only half done if we reputation of being an able all- Fighting rear-guard actions all be all the better for the awful build a room and do not endow round man, while Ha Ling-shuen day long, the 2nd Corps bad experienos through which they it; mo cover we should not then and Choi Chung-wah are not only reached the Le Cateau position had passed.
I hear again.
have the power of nominating the good fighting men on land and on August 21 with the idea that Not very comfortable times," occupant, neither would be of water but strategists as well a stand would be made on the he said to me with a smile. necessity to a naval man. I will Doubt is expressed, however, as Cambrai Le Cateau line. When "This part of the world, if one of courre do exactly as you wish to the reliability of the men on General Smith Darrien came into had been motor touring bare- in the matter, so shall wait until the gunboats commanded by Chai Ls Catoam on the evening of abouts a month ago, and our Chun-wab; it is even mid that August 25 he found that Sir John surroundings to-day, present an some are deserting and that French had moved to St. Quentin. immense contrast, do they not? others, on receiving orders to The Chief of Staff, General Sir Whe could have foretold it?"
Archibald Murray, who remained prepare for action, refused.
A story is current, too, that behind, told General Smith Lung's men on "the northern Dorrien that the plans were front" are finding their rifles unchanged.
As Secretary of the Fund and the one who suggested it, may add my own personal thanks to everyone who contributed and more especially to you who so nobly forwarded the idea?
Talkoo.
we owe tham
1 Bateman
2 Weir 3 Drummond
Pointe 23
1 Cooper
1 Wallace
2 McLanghlan
3 Wotherspoon
2 Kinro
4 Soolt (skip)
This match was played on the 1 Gay Kowloon Bowing Green Club's 2 Parken On Saturday night the Palisade green and resulted in a win for 3 Milroy Cffered one of ita especially good Kowloon by thirteen pointe. In 4 Russell (skip) 4 Hamilton (skin)
Paints 23 programmes, bat unfortunately the earlier stages of the game it The rain interfered with proceed. looked sa though Taikoo would ings and the spectators were again carry off the game, but after obliged to seek shelter. We are being to 12 in favour of Kerguson! asked by the management to at the 6th head, Harvey revered & Edwards
that it will wol-en fliciently to be only 1 point 4 Haxton (skip) Point 28 of charge, Iree
all down at the end of the game, patrons who were compelled to Russell, after being 8 to 16 at the leave early on Baturday night on 10th head, finished up 23 all with { socount of the rain. The Band Ferguson. Baxton left nothing
3 Gow អក will again be in attendance to-to doubt ng to the result on night and the programme will rink as he kept ahead of Bosti 4 Harvey (skip) 4 Ferguson (skip).
Points 17 include the 1st and 2nd Episodes right through the game, finally of the great mystory serial, "The winning by 28 points to 14. This Hlack Box" in four parts. makes Kowloon 3 points ahead of
announce come,
1 Atkinson 2 Gray
1 Dinnen
Points 14
2 MoCubbin 3 Prowes
Points 18
on been
He commented on the strenuous character of my work. I remarked that the more one saw of the sort of thing we were going through As soon as the money arrives a workable; that the bolts fit badly "You are not to fight. You the more thankful I was to be receipt will of course be sent. and that the mechanism becomes must keep on retiring," were the there if I could be of any use.
General Smith-Dorrien not only One foals one cannot do enough choked with the fine dust which instructions.
"Bat," for these men, so great in the debt | Bise everywhere in this particular "said Smith-Dorrien, put one perfectly at ease with
cannot region. Perhaps a judicious use "1
retire farther, himself, but acted as a tonic. Thanking you again for your of the oil bottle might eat this My men are just coming in. One could but borrow some of his
They hara
their cool assuranos, good wishes and for the very matter right.
The effervescent cheerfulnes The Chinees say that General feet all day, and are too tired to practical sympathy that has been shown by Hongkong.
Lang has paid a visit to his troops go any further. My rearguarde and wonderful spirit of the Britian st Sal Ohan, on the Hankow have been at it all day, and there army, with General Smith-Dor railway, and was by no means is no way out of it, I must fight." rien's coolness and fine leadership, entiafied with their form. He General Murray could only say had saved the left wing of Sir now refuses to employ Cantonese that the orders to continus & John French's force in France.
The same body of troops, not Hoo. Secretary, at all- fact which increases his retirement and avoid a confict Navy League war Memorist Faad. difficulties, for his men from were definite and in writing. Bir many days later, hurled ron
PB. Of course I need not say Yannan and Kwangsai sppear to John had been most explicit, Kluck's Germans across that the plate would have specia! know little about the topography Bat General Marray could not Marae and to the heights of the reference in any case to the of the districts in which they are change the conditions any more Aiune.
Thas one could chat for hours Hongkong Branch.
fighting, and it is confidently then he could change the orders, amorted that, owing to this ignor-General Smith-Dorrien knew that about Goneraj Smith Dorrion, s ance, Wai Chow was lost and he could not get his men farther great man and a fine genere Sheidung nevar captured for mouth without some rest. General Every one of os wishes him w the reinforcements sent have had von Kluck we pressing on speedy recovery, and many yourn a habit of losing their way and Thros extrs German porps of further servios so the ponuky
round ba kah served no walk
Yours very truly,
(BL) AGNES M. GIBBONS,
Lady Organiser,
and phon
E. AM. Willisme, Esq.. Heacre. Lowe, Binghami' Grand” Matthewa, si How Government Building, Des Your Road, At Hongkong
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