STOP PRESS TELEGRAMS.
(Reuters Service to The "Telegraph."]
A NAVAL ACTION,
ELEVEN GERMAN DESTROYERS ENGAGED..
ENEMY VESSELS TURN TAIL.
M
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London, May 10. The Admiralty announose:—A socating foree of light crasieets and destroyers from Harwich, under Commodore Tyrwhitt, while cruising in the morning between the Anglo-Datoh coasts, sighted. eleven German destroyers. We immediately closed and opened fire. The enemy immediately a camed off at full speed to the south, under the cover of a deaes simoke screen
The chaos oratiuued for eighteen minutes.
We engaged the enemy at long range, but was unable to over- take him.
L
Four destroyers chased the Germans til within range of the Zobragge batteries. The enemy were bit.
Our casualties are one wounded.
AN IRISH BYE-ELECTION..
Imprisoned Sina Felaer Returned.
London, May 10.
The South Longford bye-election has resulted as follows:➡
Mr. McGuinness (Sinn Feiner) Mr. McKenna (Nationalist)
Mr. McGuinnes is la praeon as a rebel.
לר
1,498. 1 461.
PLOT TO ASSASSINATE M. VENIZELOS.
London, May 10.
An official Venizelin telegram states that a conspiracy to assassinate M. Venizale was discovered at Salonica.
Nine treated men have confessed to aeting under instructione of a secret committee of military officera aud politician at A heas.
Enquiry is being made into the matter.
AMERICA'S GENEROUS ACT.
London, May 10. · Reuters correspondeat at Wa-hing on states that the United Sistes her taken over the entire cost of Belgian relief-supplie, thoa ralieving France and Great Britain who, hitherto, have borre ninety per cent. thereof,
THE USE OF SHIPPING TONNAGE.
London, May 10,
THE SALONICA EXPEDITION.
British Policy May be Announced.
London, May 10. In the House of Commons, Lord Robert Cecil promised to con- sider the suggestion that the Government should publicly state its policy in respect to Greece and the Salonios expedition.
Mr. Lynch:-Is not the protection given to King Constantine partly due to his Royal relation?
Lord Robert Cecil replied that the implication was absolutely unirae and very cowardly-Load Cheers).
it
After questions, the Secret Session commended.
THE COLONIES AND THE THRONE..
Loudon, May 10.
Lord Derby, speaking at South Kensington,
would be under-estimating
the
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, MAY 11, 1917.
TELEGRAMS.
(Kenter's Servios to The "Telegrapl:""}
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· MACEDONIAN FIGH (ING.
London, May 5. 4. French Macedonian communique says: The artillery. was active on the whole front. British aeroplanes saccess- fully Bombed enemy depots at Dedli and Paljorca.
Contrary to the allegations made in the German com- munique of May 8 there was no attack on the Cerna salient,
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THE PRICE OF TEA,
London, May §. The Board of Referees has fixed the statutory percentage under the excess profits duty at 8 and 9 for tea companies and firms respectively in the Dutch East Indies, and 10 to 11 for coccanut companies and firms in the Middle East.
Following a warning that unless tea prizes were lowered the Government would act drastically, the prices in London on the sales of Indian teas yesterday fell generally three pence a pound. In some cases where the fall was five pence, the tea was withdrawn. This is regarded as confirming the view that, with caution on the part of dealers and blenders, there was no occasion for the recent record wholesale prices of is. ed. and is 10d a pound compared with sd. before the war.
FIXING FLOUR PRICES.
"London, May a.
The Press Bureau announces that Lord Devonport has fixed the maximum retail price of maize-dour and maize- meal at 48. a pound, catmeal, rolled oats and faked oats at Bid
ITALIAN SHIPPING FIGURES.
London, May a.
An Italian official message states that for the week ended May 6 the vessels that arrived numbered 484; de- partures 430. Seven steamers and eight sailing vessels were sunk, while one steamer and two sailing vessels were unsuc cessfully attacked.
SILVER MARKET QUIET.
Lontion, May 10..
Silver is featureless and quiet.
VOLUNTEER ORDERS.
Oorpa Orders insued to-day by
Joined.
Leave.
granted 12 months' leave from 31. No. 2022 Gr. A. E. Golding is
5. 17.
Dress.
(Skip.) 22.
Chung Ling-500...
TINPLATE AND STEEL
PLATE INDUSTRY.
A Big Rise in the Hongkong
Market.
CORRESPONDENCE.
[The opinions expressed by entree- pondents are not necessarily those of the * Hongkong Telegraph."]
--WAR ECONOMIEBS.
[To the Editor of the Hongaog --Telegraph."]
VOLUNTEER RESERVE
ORDERS.
Order No. 29, iried to day Major Wakeman, Commanding H. KV.B., & tes
Detail.
Do daty from the morning of
Mr. F. Hamilton Sawyer, the first Vice-President of the North- weet Trading Company, Lid., of Sir,-At the annual meet-Sunday, the 13th May, to the Seattle and Hongkong, reporting of 8t. John's Cathedral morning of Sunday, the 20th as follows
subscribers and sestholdere, held | Mor, H. K. V.0. A shortage of approximately in January last, the follow- Next for duty; "B" Ooy. 1,000,000,000 tin cans confronta ing resolution was adopted. H; K. V. R the industry of the United States, “That the Church Body is res Orderly Officer, Lient B. E according to the estimate made guested to consider whether it Bearoh, by manufacturers and Depart-is
mooint
,-, :
to lake
Parades of Commerca officials, stepe towards the promotion Monday, 14th instant-Signall- Nestly 5,000,000,000 cans were of greater self-sacrifice ing Section: "A" and "B" Classes used last year in all branches among the British, residents of at Volunteer Headquarters at 5,15 of the industry, and the Hongkong at this orities! period p.m. Dreen: demand for the current year is of our national history and, if so, Machine Gun Section at Welling Clean Fatigue. estimated about double that, to recommend what steps should ton Barracks at 5.15 pm. Dense: against which the canners are be taken,"
Clean Fatigue. R-ornits on the The Cathedral Body discussed Cricke! Guad at 5.15 pm. under hoping to increase their output by about 50 per cent. Only 4,000,-the subjec: al Cama to lostrator Sergt. Oxberry, Dress; 000,000 oane are in sight, and even the conclusion "that the matter Dili Order, the manufacture of this amount is was of saffoient "importance Tassdey, 15:h instant-
deserve consideration. It Mounted Section at Jockey Club likely to be delayed consider-to ably owing to transportation was in due course greed that Sables at 5.30 p.m. Dress: difficulties and abortage of steel before taking any farther or Drill Order. "A" and "B" Caye for plates, added to which public steps it would be both on the road outside the Orderly shortage of black tin from Great desirable and courteous to obtain Room at 5.15 pm. Kowloon and Britain and its colonics is also the viewe of representatives of Taikoo Seations on
the British Claba in the Colony Ground at 5.30 pm. Dress anticipated.
effect that this committee's
lay with the Government, Sifar
For
Order..
the Pola
Sturday, 19th instant, nil
Transfer.
No. 633 Pie. H. A. Baxter is
Promotions.
Notices.
The principal railway com- on the subject. A letter was Drill Order. panias notified the Department of accordingly went to sach Club, Wednesday, 18th instant- Commerce that embargoes placed requesting that representatives be Recruits on the Cricket Ground on steel plate and black tin have sent to consider jinly cartaio 5.15 p.m. under Instructor "War Sezgi. Oxberry. Dieses Drill been removed, and sterything proposals relative to
Toe reque was Order." possible is being done to expedite Economies". their shipment.
acceded to, and a meeting was Thursday. 17tb instant.- A committee of six Government lately held at which representa-Signalling Section: "A" and "B" officials and representatives of lives of the Clube and the lay Classes at Volunteer Headquar plate, and canning interests has members of the Cathedral Body tern at 5.15 p.m. Dron: Olean undertaken to make an inventory ere present.
Fatigue. Machine Gun Section st In order to concentrate atten- Wellington Bartacke si 5.15 p.in. of the ceanera' requirements, and the latest advices, by cabletion on come definite means of Dress: Ojean Fatigue, Monated from New York are to the effecting economics and to save Section at Jockey Clab Stables LAWN BOWLS.
time at the meeting, I drew up a at 5 30 p.m. Dress: Drill Order. recommendation is that the ex- short paper; embodying sugges Friday, 18th instant.—“A” loteresting Civil Service Match, port of tinplate, other than to tions of others as well as those of and B Coye, and retraite on Great Britain and her Allies in my own, which was circulated the rod outside the Orderly In the House of Commaca, Sir Leo Chiozzi Mozey stated that Lieut-Colonel A. Chapman, V.D., for spoons was played on the antil local requirements are satis was that iu so far as the suggested round at 5.30 p.m. Drese: Dill A keen and interesting game Earope, should be prohibited before the meeting. The feeling Room at 5.15 p. m. Kowloon and of the majority at the meeting Takoo Sections on the Polo the Food Controller, the War Office, the Admiralty, and the Minis-date
Civil Service ground last evening fied. By local requirements is „try of Manitions were using 93 per cent, of available tonnage. >
between teams captained by those meant not only domestic con- proposals, or others, involved Spr. G. W. Milne having joined, Blake. The latter'e string by good enormous amount required by of that meeting to take steps to in- stalwarts, Messrs. C. Bond and J. samption in Americs, bat the legislation it was not the business is siloted Corps No. 2096 and play at the 4th head was leading canning interests for tinned foods vite sach legislation; initiation posted to Engiaser Company. 6-0, and at the 13th, they had im- for the Allies.
proved their position still further It is intended, of course, that ne the proposals involved volant-tra-fired to Signalling Section No. 1760 Spr. L. 8. Straube is and stood 18-7. As this stage, the ordinary over-sea trade shall dry action, it was felt that each leave from 15. 5. 17. granted 8 months' extension of Bond began to show his general- be disturbed as little as possible, action should be left to the ip- No. 40 Coy.Q M.8. J. C.Mackay
ship and gradually reduced his bat, quite rightly, war regaire-
dividual.
is promoted Regimental Quarter- No. 1813 Los. Oorpl. J. Mac-opponent's lead. The task was too ment exports must take pre-
On the former view, may I master-Sergeant with effect from from 11. 5.17. donald is greated 6 monthe leave much, however, and his side had cadence over ordinary commercial remark that, while agreeing that 21st April.
to admit defeat by three points. business.
the meeting was too limited in
No. 4 Sergt. W. H. Woolley is be difficult to name the winners hands in the United States, nor did not receive more considers- It was a great game, and it would There is no tinplate in first legislation, I regret that proposele ter Sergeant with effect from 21st numbers to justify any request for promoted Company Quarter88- when the match is replayed, has there been for some monthe tion with a view to a reference
April, Scores
past, as the mills were, even to a wider constituency. All white metal badges and E. Mace,
J. Oxberry, buttons (except buttona sen on Capt Richardson. Col. Ward, M.P.vention in the war, fully booked in cash for all alcohol consumed topees will be worn by guards previous to the American inter instance, ons regarding paymen Reference Corps Order No. 25, serge jackets) in possession of H.J. Stanley. Lieut.Thornhill.
the ap. 10
first quarter of at her or members of the Corps are to be
J. Blake
C. Bond
counter would, if wherever mounted, until farther 1918, and (Skip. 19.) in
are much behind adopted, prove a blessing to many, Eaid exchanged for brass badgee
orders. their contract deliveries. and sound the death knell to the number 10 say buttons at Headquarters on the
Reference Corpe Order No. 22, that we bad 11 Allies, because
The result **bas been- we could no longer look following date: May 14th Artili- upon the Commonwealth of Australis and the other Dominions asery Battery. May 15th Belchera
since America is practically the lends itself to great ahase.
pernicious "chit system" which any member, including D. Cor., who has not returned his riflesad simply dependerse of Great Britain... They were the firmest 6 Section May 18th Euginser
only country manufacturing tin-
On the latter, I am convinced bayonet to Volunteer Headquar Allies say country could have. What kept them together? Not Company. May 17th Engineer was crowded with Chinees, when rise in prica in the not animportation is often very desirable and before Saturday, 12th inet.
Last night she Theatre Royal plate for export-a considerable that pre-concerted and united ters for examination must do so Downing Street nor politicians, for politicians come and go. What Company, May 18th Engineer the talented Chang Ling-800 did keep them together was the Monarchy and His Majesty the Campany. May 21st Right, Centre
ant market of Hongkong (which
very helpful. King, to whom this country and our great dependencies looked, and and Left Sections M.G. Uo. May ance on behalf of the Kwong Wah spond to American market price) the ventilation of this question Company gave a special perform alwaye maet, during the war, re- None of those who supported rightly locked, sa the proper head of a great country.
22nd Boonte Company. May 23rd Civil Servios Ouy Stretcher Hospital. Tas variety entertain bas taken place. For the leat bed, or have, any thought of ment was a great success and was eighteen months, with ccossional belittling the work, that has Baarer Section and Signalling followed with the keeness interest, stagnation, the price has advanced beer Section.
by Hongkong even by those who did not speak from say G85.75 per case up to residents, nor of decrying the should add to every woman's Arms, Ammunition and Equipment.
English, while Ohang Ling-soo's the present unheard-of price of Tery Дерегове Ritiläde of charm. Pinkettes clear, the skin C. E. M's are required to furnish wonderful teata drew lond ex. G14.25 c.i.f. Hongkong the public which has responded of pimples and blotches, dispel to Headquarters list showing clamations of wonder and pro- Jaly/August shipment from the liberally to many appesle to war Constipation, Bilioueness, Sick No. of mile, No. of bajonet, de longed applause. To-night a
fands. It is also recognised that Headaches, ill-smelling breath. scription of eqmpment (brown performance is being given on
In view of the raport of the economies have been effected. Give the bright eye of health. leather or baff) and number of behalf of the Services Entertain committee, if carried into effect, But the object was to Canvass rounds of ammunition in posses- ment Fund.
the price must still farther ad- opision with a view to ascertsining Paris, March 27-A telegram sion of each member of their
Tadoe in this market, in spite of whether farther economies could from Zurich states that the unit, not later than Friday, 25th
the fair amount of tinplate be made; if so, whether practical Ag gentle se nature. Of chemists, Koelnische Zeitung announces that instant.
booked for forward delivery. | and, proceed by car to Polo Ground,
schemes could be agreed apoa; or post free, 50 cents the phial, Portagal has sold Macao to
We do not see any relief and again, what action could be from Dr. Willisme Medicine Co. Senior Officers need not attend. from the present Monday 14th instant:-5, 15 Helmets
con- taken to further such viswa; The 96 Szechuan Road, Shanghai. -be basicces, but these quickly faded the Daily Telegraph eaye: "There array Parade Ground andes further orders; 5.30 p.m. Signal- beyond their capacity, even the be made to national fands,
Commenting on the message, p. Recruits of all quits
at dition, L., further rise in price, ultimate aim was, of course, to on this and similar parades until for, as the mills are booked so far enable additional contributions to leaving us at close with a very is no confirmation of this report, Corpis, Edgcumbe, Grimes and ling Section "B" clase at R. A. eading of the war would not flat market indeed. While rates which, coming as it does from & Edmonde; 5.30 p.m. Artillery Theatre, show no symptoms of decline, German source, must be regarded Battery, as Belobats Battery.
This letter is written with a business is difficult, and whether with easpicion until it is oficially
exart any early favourable offsat Thursday 17th instant, -5.15 on the prios of this, to Hongkong, subject, and if it is considered to calling attention to the Tuesday 15th instant.-7, 30p.m. Mounted Section at Jockey important commodity. it be Rabbers, or Caltons, or crroborated by the Powers cona.m. Belchers 6" dection at Ulab Stables; 5.30 p.m. Artillery General Securities, the public,
to be cf sufficient practical im like Gallio, care for none of
Belchers Battery; 5.15 p.m. Mount-Battery at Belobers Battery.
The main features of the steel-portance will anyone take it these things. To-day's opening
plate market are analogous to further?: Section at Jockey Club Stables;
Friday 18th instant. 7.30 s.m. those of the tinplate trade, rata for TP on London w6E
5.15 p.m. Sustcher Bearer Beotion Belchera 6" Seorion at Belchers although our advices are that no
Yours etc, 8/6%; the Duller.
Cotton Mille. The sudden rigs at Headquarters, Officers, W.O.a Battery; 5.15 p.m. Reoraits of all embargo on the export of steel- rate being in the price of the raw article now and N.0.0.8 of light, Centre and units on Murray Parade Ground plate is at
A. H. HARRIS. 72,1625,
forbids the manufacture of yarn Latt Sections M. G. Jo, Scouts 0.8M Wischell Corp. Grimes templated, but it is impɔ-
present Insarence, North at a profit, but this will surely Company and China came to market at 145 right itself before long, and in the Company at Headquarters for 5.30 p.m. Signalling Section" B
„Civil Service and Edgcumbe will attend;sible to Bay that the gam, and 1402 ex-dividend. Un meantime it is worthy of mole lertare by Adjataus A nose clam at R. A. Theatre and Artil- necessary to adopt a gradual and Sir A. Stanley proposes to appoint WEDNESDAY. the 23rd May..
Government msy not find it Roca are a little easier and cold at that the mills generally have been book and pencil to be brought lory. Battery at Belohers Battery, partial export-prohibition of this a Departmental Committee to 1917, at 12 o'clock NOON, for the $857,00.
doing much better during the past by everyone attending. Muft Mining. Obinese Engineering: three months than for the cor may be worn; 5.30 p.m. Artillery Scouts Company 28.h, Civil will necessarily largely depend whether by legislation or other of the Directors, and Statement Detail. On duty 27th instant, commodity also. Their sotion report what steps should be taken, purpose of receiving the Report There are bayers of these at responding period for last year, Battery as Beloners Battery; 5.45 Service Uompany 20th, Centre apon the results of the atrocious wise, to ensure that there shall be of Accounts to 28th February, Tia 10.00, bat Chins has parted Bubbere. This market as with most of her holdings, and role is exceedingly quist, and class at Happy Valley.
ep.m. Signalling Section "A" Section, M. G. Company ;. 30th, German submarine campaign., fan adequate and economical emp- 1917. high war risk joeurance forbide business becomes increasingly purchases from London.
Right Secuoa M. G. Company; in any case, both me regards ply of electric power for all classes The TEANSTER BOOKS of J. Wednesday 16th instant.-5.10 31st, Scouts Company: 1st Jans tipplate and stepiplais, existing of consumers in the United King from the 16th May the 23rd nore difficult. Teborgs:-The p.m. Adjutant's Parade for Left, Boouse Company; 2nd Civil bryte poniracle will not be in- dom, particularly industries which May, both days thelusive.
the Company will be: CLOSED. Docks and Engineering Directors advertise the meeting Centre, Right Sections M. G. Up. Barvice Company Shanghel sold and are wanted as for 4th proximo, when a final divid- Soonts Company and Urvil Servion Orderly. Offiser from 27Ah. May
with unless, which is im- depend upon a cheap supply of 30, and Engineeringe are in re end of Tis 169 will be recommen-Company onside Courts of Justion | so 2nd June, Laent. Wright;
*** calda omittency power for their proper devaloge Feruzest at 12.
dod
SHANGHAI SHARE REPORT.
A Very Fiat Market.
Megera. A. L. Andereon & Co. in their Weekly Share Circular (Shanghai, May 5) says:-
ANOTHER GERMÄN LIE.
Reported Sals of Macac to Japan. The Daily Telegraph of March 29 pablishes the following tele
gram:
The week just passed opened Japan. Central News. with brighter
Marine
prospects
of
cerned."
ed
Parades.
to
worn
Pacific Coast.
done
000-
Hongkong, May 10, 1917.
Electricity for All.
HER EYES AND COMPLEXION.
PINKETTES
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT:
NOTICE
WM. POWELL LTD.
the
NOTICE IS HEREBY given SIXTEENTH ORDINARY GENERAL MEET- ING of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be bald at the Company's Offices on
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