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THE HONGKONG, TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12,
POLICE RESERVEORDERS.
Orders imund-le-day by Mr. F.
GERMAN SHIPS AT MANILA.
10. Jenkins: D&P." (Resecta) What the American Authorities
ara Doing.
SHIPPING NEWS.
ARRIVED.
Chinbus, Br. 1 1,350, Joner, 10th Feb.
– Manila, 7th F4b, Gen. –B. & §. Chosun, Br. 18. 1,338, Robertson, 1032
Fab-Kolmichang, let Fib, Gen- B. & 8.
Chens 1, Br., ##. 1,359, Warrell, 10th Feb.
-Shanghai, 7th Feb, Gen. B. & 8. Chistyek, Amer, as. 744, Galeren, 10th
2nd Fab, Rica Chiness. Chikli, Br, # 1,143, Pagh, 1012 Feb,--
Swatow. 9th Feb,—§. & 8. Hongkong, Fr.. us. 739, Marguerite, 10th Feb-Hollow, 9th Feb, Gan--A. B. Marty.
Musketry Course, Part II. All ranks who either (1) passed Part II of the 1916 Course or (2)]
Sayt the Man la Daily Bulletin pased Part 1 of the 1917 Course of February 5 :—
Feb. -Bai, ou. Philippine Government' con- are warned to attend as follow:-
(a) Sunday, February 18-stabalary guards now control every German vəssel lying in Saple., Saff, Ocmpany Inspectors,| No. 1 Platoon, Mounted Police Manila bay, and the former offisere and Maxim Gunners.
and crews of tharëseels are the Laste Blake Pior at 9 am, and reint guests of Lanets and Moisio from Stonecatters at about 439 police stations. The control of p.m. Members will make their the ships was taken over early ann till arrangements. Uni- last evening by the Insular author- form with helmets. Barvicarsities in order to prevent the sink- only will be used, and are to being or blowing up of the vessels taken to the range by those in by the Germans, and while it is stated that there is mɔ'intention paseɛsion of same.
(b) Sunday, Febres-y 25.at present of assuming title to the No. 2 Platoon and No 2Company, boats, the Government will (c) Sanday, March, 4.-Nɔ. 3 remain in charge of them until sach time as an adjustmynt, and 4 Companies,
amicable or otherwise, of the prezent differences between Ger- many and the United States bas been reached.
Abesace will cot by permitted except en compliance with Sand- ing Ordera. Absentees without permision will farther be die qualified from taking any priss.
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of the German vessels in the bay Hasty and cursory examinations
had convinced the authorities that Musketry Instruction. Members of Nos. 3 and 4 Com-considerable damage had already panies who have to fire Part II of been done to boilers and mech the 1917 Coures and have no inery, while in several instances
WESTMINSTER TOBACCO CO. LD. previous experience with arrvice it was found that the boats ware
THE HONGKONG & SOUTH CHINA WAR SAVINGS ASSOCIATION:
PPLICATION forms for A Membership of the ahore Association may be obtained. from all the Banks or from the undersigned.
THE UNION INSURANCE
PUBLIC AUCTION. CEO. P. LAMMERT.
AUCTIONEER, SHARE &
GENERAL BROKER,
THE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Public Auction on
rifles wifi attend at Central Station in such condition that they could
for înstraction an follows:-
Friday, February 16.-No. 5 Platoon (No. 3 Company).
Monday, February 19.-No. 6 Platoon (No. 3 Company).
Thursday, February 22,-No. 7 Platoon (No. 4 Company),
Report in uniform, but without ridles, to Muskelry Sergeant Fisher outside the Armoury at 5.15 p.m.
Recruits.
SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD. THURSDAY, the 15th Feb-pany)-This Platoon (which until
Honorary Secretaries & Treasurers. Hongkong, 15th January, 1917.
RACE BOOKS.
THE only Authorised Edition
ruary, 1917 commencing at If a m. rt his Sales Rooms, Duddell Street.
to
bs saak at almost a moment's Then too there was notice. evidence enough available fo incline the Government the belief that on attempt might | be made to blow up others of the varsele in the event of a declar stion of war between the United States and the German Empire, and it is explained that the taking orer of the ships was largely dictated by a desire to prevent sinking of the bosta in the bay damage to the harbour by the and injury to other ships by paible explosions.
1. Recruits Platoon (No. 2 Com
further orders will inc'ade" thei whole of the Recruits of No. 2
The Goveromat is now to pro- Company) will parade at Central deed immediately to a thorough A Quantity of Valuable House-Station at 5.30 p.m. ou Thursdays and eyelematic inspection sad and Fridars in each week,.com-search of the ship", io determine mancing Taesday, February 13. the actual damage that Laspector. C. Alves, in charge, already been done, and to locate will make neosemary arrangements the explosives, which it is reliably
hold Furniture comprising:-
Tesk extension dining table, teak sideboard, dinter waggoa, roll top desk, teak bookcases,
of the Race Book is that! writing table. engravings,
with tailor.
bas
2. Becruite (General).--All Re-reported have been placed aboard a number of the shipe. In this
Published by Messrs. NORONHA ornaments, gas fittings, glass-craits, other than No. 2 Company, work, which will be carried out & Co., WHICH IS COPYRIGHT ware, etc, etc.
UNDER THE ACT OF 1911 T. F. HOUGH, Clerk of the Couree. Hongkong, 10th February, 1917.
ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF
CLUB.
THE
HE Hon. Secretary requests members not to resort to the telephone unless indicated, in which care his numbers are --
Office ............1809 Residences......1017
All inquiries appertaining to Accounts etc. should be addressed to Mesars LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS.
FOR
FRESENTS
ULLMANN & CO.
GL QUEEN'S
CENTRAL,
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Teak ward.obes, single and double brass-mounted iron bed- steats, toilet table, washstands, chests of drawers, Shanghai
baths, elc., etc.
Alsa
1 Grand Piano by Collard and Collard.
will parade at Central Station at under the directica of customs 5.30 p.m. on Mondays and officials, naval experta and ens Wednesdays, commencing ginesra will take part.. Wednesday, February 14th.
Although government officials 3. Passing cat Recruits.-The A.S.P. (B) will attend at Central een inst evening after the vessels had been taken over, were inclined Station 01 Every alternate 19 be reticent, it was emphasised Wednesday at 5.30 p.m. to in-that the action taken down not Several Typewriters (in goodspect sad pass out such reoraits constitate any change in title to condition).
of all Companies as may be sent the ships concerned, which are And
before him by the respectivo ill considered as the property of 0. 8. Majors. The first of such
their former owners. The officers fortnightly inspections will take place on Wednesday, February 21.
A Quantity of Code Books and Typewriter Ribbons. On view from Wednesday,
the 14th inst
Catalogue will be issued. Terms: Cash on delivery..
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
NOTICES.
G.
R.
TECHNICAL INSTITUTE.
THE INSTITUTE will RE-
OPEN on MONDAY, the 12th February, Students should attend at Queen's College at 6 P.M. on date, for Enrolment. Hongk ng. 10th February, 1917.
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NOTICE.
[OTICE is hereby given that we have this day authoris d Mr P. M. N. da Silva to sign our firm's nemè.
WORCESTER & LAMMERT.
IMPRESS ON YOUR MIND
THAT IN
PRIMO" BEER
there is a fool value as well as beverage anjoyment, for three reasons →→
1.-Prima beer is beer that is always uniform in quality; navar varies.
and crew of the boste, also, are not being held as prisoners, and Medical Certificates. though 17 of them are being The following is to be inserted Aken oire of at the Lausta in Standing Orders, page 40, and police station and 56 at Meisto, sumbered 89 (e), and not 89 (d).{still all of them have been in- sa before published :-"All sioz formed that, so long se no ovet leave certificates, whether grant-set is committed by them, they ed under Standing Order 84 (1) will be allowed to do as they to cover abrence from Patrol plotse, wabjos, of course, to the Daty, or' under Sanding Order limitation that they will not be 89 to cover general absenos are to permitted to reboard their ships be immediately communicated to in the bay. the absentee's Warning Officer,"
Maxim Gunner',
The removal of the German crewa and the placing of a constabulary All members of this Baction guard aboard the boats WAS are required to wret at the
scoomplished early in the evening D.S P. f at 6.45 p.m. on by customs officials, acting under Thursday, Fabiany 15. Unitvtractions from the Governor optional.
General. The boarding leanch Headquarters' Club Committes. was accompanied by an armed A meeting of the General Com- navy launch, bat absolutely no mittee will take placs 11 6.45 p.13. resistance was offered in any osas, on Wednesday, February 14. All and the debarkation of the officers Inspcolors are invited to attend.
Polles School. Tuesday, February 13,-Class I (Iospector Gerrard).
Theraday, February 15.-Class |II ([ospector Gordon).
Band and Orchestra Practice.
Monday, February 12. 0- chestra; Wednesday, February 14, Band; Thursday, February 15. Orchestra.
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Faran, HAITAN, from Fockew, on
Feb. 11
Gülmen TU Nor Richarde Kits BY:
Kwangi, Br., s.n. 1,256, Barkus, 10th Fah.
- Ha phora. 611 Feb, Coul –E,'& 6. “Kamīng, Bry as 1,145, B' era, 1013 Feb.
—Shanghai, 6th Feb., Gen.-B. & 8. Liangchow, Br, *.*. 1,778. Owen, 10th
Feb-Bangkok, Bice - B. & 8. Pasaw. M... Jap, r.a. 3,563, Yamamoto,
10th Feb-Manis-O. 8. X. Paoting, Br... 1073, Purlow, 10th Feb.
-Hongay, 7th Feb. Coal-B.& 8. She M., Jap. s. 1,006. Kurimura, 10th
Fed-watow, 9 h Feb, Gen-0.8.K Telemachus, Br., da. 1,350. Fraase, 10th Feb.-Sa'gon, Sth Feb. Rice- Chinwe
Chiyoda M. Jan, xa. 1,065, Sakeruote,
́ 11th Feb. – Keelung, 9th Feb, Cost-
DE CO.
Haitan
tan, Br, 2.1.183, Hadjios, 11th Feb. -Foochow, 9th Feb, Gen.-D. L. & Co
Haurot). Br., AL-1,27%, Smith, 11th Feb,
-Salgop, 6th Feb., Rice - Cainess. zen M, Jap, as. 1,626, Matsumɔta, 12th Feb.-Wakamatsu, 6th Feb. – Coal-M. B. K.
Bozed
Hinang, Br, s. 1,783, Kennedy, 17th Feb. -Band.kau, 6ih Feb., Gen.-J. M. & Co.
Binkiaur, Br, ta 1,616, Benson, 17th Feb.
-Amoy, lith: Føð, Gen.-B. & S.
and crews way socomplished with dispatch.
From all that could be learned last night it appears that the most serious phase of the situation is found in the fact that the officers of the vesela tad sp parently completed arrangements whereby it would be possible to eink or blow up all of the ships troeipt of news telling of a almost immediately upon
the
declaration of war. This would result, it is stated, in great dam- age to the harbour, and buildings along the water f ont, particularly in the event that explosires were uasd to ffect the destruction of the boats.
For some time past the insular Goreroment has received in- formation as to the plans of the officers of the bats with regard to the proposed am of explosives, and it is expected that when a search of the vasusla is made a considerable quantity will be found aboard.
It is also learned that the German Consul has been asti- find that either
himself
or
ENTERTAINMENTS -
VICTORIA THEATRE.
TUESDAY, 13th FEBRUARY, 1917.
The Magnicient Photo-Play
11th and 12th Episodes of
"GREED."
PATHE'S GAZETTE. »
and
Various Comics.
Booking at ANDERSON'S.
BIJOU
THEATRE.
The Cosiest Thea're in Hongkong.
TO-NIGHT!
TO-NIGHTH "A CRIME AT THE LAKE.””
(in 4 Parts)..
“A TOREADOR'S ROMANCE.” (in 2 Parts)
And Comics.
HONGKONG
(OLD LAND OFFICE
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BUILDING),
COMMENCING saturDAY 10TH FEBRUARY, 1817, Showing: A Grand Serial Feature :
1st and 2nd Episodes of "PEG O' THE RING.": Featuring Lucille Love & Hugo
Also Keystone Comics.
NOTICES.
bit representative may accom-HONGKONG & SHANGHAI pany the government searching
party during their visite to the BANKING CORPORATION. vations ship, but none of the officers or sailors who hava kai to do with the control of the
Vousele doring the pas NOTICE is hereby given that the ORDINARY YEARLY mantha will be permitted to board MEETING of the Shareholders them again while conditions are in this Corporation will be h ld unsettled.
it the City Hall, Hongkong, on Information obtainable here SATURDAY, the 24th day of would indicate that the Governor February, 19.7, at noon for the General in! bis advisers have purpose of receiving the Report taken the present step on their of the Court of Directors tog ber with a statement of Accounts for own initiative, and without the year ending the 31st Decem any explicit instructions from ber, 1916. Washington, and those few offi-
The Register of Shares of the cials who are willing to comment Corporation will be CLOSED apon the matter say that the from MONDAY. the 12th Feb ssizare of control has been more-r ary, to SATURDAY, the 24th
ary mezantë.
NOTICES.
G.
B.
Any European, Non-Asiatic or Indian desiring to leave the
Colony should apply in perion at the Central Police Station between the hours of 9 a.m. tu I p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 pm. daily. Applicants will be required to produce Passports or identifics- tion papers,
All persons with certain'szcsp- who remain in the tions Colony for more than 7 days are required to Register themselves under the REGISTRATION of PERSONS ORDINANON 1916. Forms of Registration giving the particulars required may be obtained at the G. P. O. and at
ly in the nature of a precaution- Febru ry, 1917, (both days in-all Police Stations.
clusive), during which period no The Penalty for non-com- With regard to the Prinoses transfer of shires can be regis-pliance is a fine not exceeding
$50 Alice and other German boats tered. now lying at other Filippins Directors,
By Order of the Court of porte, it is expected that action
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager. imilar to that taken in this city last evening, will be taken during Hongkong, 6th February, 1917. to-day
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YEARLY MEETING OF BYAR HOLDERS will be beid at the Company's Hotal. on SATURDAY 17th February, 1917, at noon, for the purpose of receiving statoment of Accounts of the Company to 31st December, 1916. with the report of the Directors and to dis use any matter that may be orm petently brought before the Meeting.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 10th to 17th February, 1917, both days inclusiva.
By Order of the Board,
J. EL TAGGART,
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