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THE “HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1917.
SUPPLIES FOR GERMANY. DAIRY FARM NEWS.
US. Food Through Neutrals.
·Chicago, Jans 22.—A warning for the strictest care în exporting American foodstuffs to neutral countries contiguous to Germany was sounded to-day at the closing assion of the Liberty Convention of the National Wholesale Grocers' Association.
furnishing The report of the Committee on Foreign Trade Relations, of which been Mr. A. P. Williama is chairman,
The laternment „Camp The locality of the internment baildings attracted a large crowd. of, sightseern all yesterday and Some Interesting Developments. to-day. P.actically none of the interned took any luggage with The Bangkode Times of July 23 them when hey travelled under zayn :-The following may be re-escort, and the rest of the day garded as official-There were and this morning, clothes and attempts on almost all the larger personal belongings as well as ateamers seized to disable the articles of fursitare were being machinery by diemonuting, dis- taken there in car loads. The connecting, and, just when the completion of the Naval men went alongside tolia also proceeding. Several board the ships, by small
aliena have plosions. With the exception of noted proceeding in town to-day one or two vessels, the attemple in motor care, presumably to were successful, and on some of direct and supervise the removal the etesmere the damage to vital of ame of their feots. Kany of parte is believed to be quite to the interned had made all arrange siderable. All the lighters are in mente for a declaration of war, order.
and in not a few cases inventories of all personal belongings had been prepared and their orer ship detailed ready for the officers making the arrests. This was notably the cass in many of the Germans working for the Rail ways. Some, however, were too fis-tered and taken by surprise to take any steps in this direction.
The Technical staff of the Dock yard department of the Navy has been sent down today to com- mence a thorough inspection of all the ships, and until they have made à report no estimate can be framed of how long it will take to have the steamere fully repaired and ready for ses.
In Blogkek a list of the houses accupied by Germans and Austro-
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said:-- The very loss of food by destruction by the enemy which is going on day by day in rapidly increasing tonnage and volume is directly affecting as, and ia our duty as an offset to this destraction, ... to *ee that bo food enters a neutral country. where there in the slightest possibility of that food being transferred to the enemy.
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TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
UNIVERSITY OF
HONGKONG.
Matriculation. Senior and Junior
Local Examinations.
"The Republic of Switzerland, with which we have always been friendly, and which is classed as a neutral nation, exported into Germany, in 1916 $10,000.000 in The Seized Tonnage
merchandise, whereas in 1914 she The re zid tonnage now âying❘ exported to Germany #2,000,000. Hungarians was prepared with the Sismes fig is particularly Oar exporte to Switserland from great scarscy, and the exact valable. The esmera damaged July to February in the fiscal number of residents ascertained. Dan be repaired, the halls are year totalled $13,965 000, gainet For each place a patty of police was sound. The carrying capacity of $549,000 for the same period in told off, the number varying with the lighters taken over is said to 1914. This merely is one concrete the number of residents. The be about 48,000 picals, which example of what becomes of our troops were in attendance in case will be of the utmost use in re-supplies. Similar figures of need, but as a matter of fact medying the shortage of hosts of can be given in the case their services were not required. this type here and available at Danmark and Sweden.. It These Examinations will com- Enemy subjects have been or present. The shortage of tonnia, therefore, Pur duty toonraelves mence or MONDAY. December, are being fetched from Puker, age here is well-known. Recently and as a step toward the ending 10th, 1917, Patisai, Nakon Sridharmaraj, & miller with contracts for Sing of the war that we supply no
Arrangements will be made to Kohaichang Bangplasoi, Konspore market was unable to fulfil foodstuffs to neutral nations," hold the Examinations at any Tan, etc.
part of his contracte owing to From the standpoint of self-town where a sufficient number What Influenced Slam... tonnage being unavailable, and interest the report remarked that of Candidates offer themselves. To a certain extent the Govern the sethorities released a steamer this loan of exports would be Candidates who wish to be ment was influenced by the which had been taken over from made ap in increased trade with examined at any other place than
Hongkong "Gadhr"
of Shanghai must which her owners and went her to Bang. | car Allier, conspiracy,
apply to the Registrar on Or abowed the extent to which Ger- kok. She arrived last week.
before September 21 d. 1917. many has been going in for intrigas. But Siam's chief
Forms of entry and all particu. totion to the Registrar. The Uni- lars can be obtained on applica-
versity. Hongkong.
B
Enemy Directors.
In addition to the change in the
YOUR HEALTH AND
APPEARANCE
is to assert her right se directorate of 8ism Commercial both safter if you are a victim member of the fami- | Bank there will now be vacancies
ly of nations, and to show that in the Boards of the following constipation. The remedy is
Dock Co. Ld., the Bangkok Manufacturing Co.
he stands by international law. Siamese Companies: the Bangkok What mainly influenced her was the repeated declaration of the Allies that the war is being waged in order that every nation, small so well as grest, should be free to develop along its own lines. One Result.
Germany and Acaria Hnogary have of course lost their extra. territorial rights, and lost them
for ever:
The question of increased Customs duties be not been raised, but it is pretty sure to be raised, when the time comes to make new treaties with the enemy countries.
The Commercial Bank, Yesterday's declaration euto- matically removed three of the
PINKETTES
Ld., the Meklong Railway Co. Ld., the the little gentle-as-nature laza. Paknam Railway Co. Ld., the Nai tives which dispel constipation, Sk Tin Mining Go. Ld., and the liverishness, bilious headacher, clear the complexion and parify Transport Co. Motor Lid.
the breath. Of all chemists, or post free 60 centa the vial. from Dr. Williame' Medicine Co., 96
Some companies had enemy subjects in their employment, One case is that of Mr. Tratnik, an Austrian, working for the Szichpen Road, Shanghai. Siam Steam Packet Company at Angthong. Mr. W. Dancen left for that place to-day to look after matters pending the filling of the vacracy,
The Siamese fag floats on top of the British flagstaff, and on other Allied Legation staff.
able and that it bad indeed become necessary for her to join in the war.
The entry form, duly filled in, must reach the Registrar: toget her with the fee (Ten Dollars, Hongkong Currency) on or be- fore October 2nd, 1917.-
Four Cash Prizes will be awarded on the results of the Matriculation Examination, pro- vided that Candidates of sufficient merit offer themselves.
Candidates who recure cash prizes must enter the University on January 2nd, 1918 and must reside in one of the hostels directly managed by the Univer sity.
The Examination will be con- ;
Through the indefatigable zeal ducted according to the "Regula- and trae devotion of My Military,tions for the Senior and Junior Navsl, and Civil officers, the pre- Local ExaminationS and for cautionary measures for the peace the Matriculation Examination, and safety of the public, which I 1917.”. extrasted to them, have been car- ried out to my entire satisfaction without any blood-shed and for which I beartily thank all of you, who have bad a ebare in the. execution of the work.
AMERICAN ASIATICS.S. CO.
We have joined the side that is NOTICE fighting to uphold the sanctity of International Bigbta, and weeks 1 endeavour to assist our gallant. Allies until the conclusion of an honourable peace.
Irely with confidence upon the loyal and united efforts of all My anbjects, and I pray that all the Blessings of the Three Jewels of On Faith may be granted unto Us all.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
ST. JOHN'S AMBULANCE
BRIGADE,
TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM NEW YORK,
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Capt. L. J. DANIELSEN, hay- ing arrived from the above Port, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited. Kowloon, and stored at Consignees' risk and expense..
Speech by the "King. In the Amrindr Throne Hall D rectors of the Siam Commercial of the Chekkri Palace, His Bank Lid, Mr. Florio, Mr. Majesty the King on Jaly 23 Willeke, Mr. Brehmer. Mr. delivered a speech from the Willeke handed over the keya of Throne, defining Siam's policy the back to one of the Directors. and reasons for entering the war, This morning the remaining foar Bis Majesty wee attired in the Directors held a meeting accord- andress uniform of the Command- ing to the articles of sociaer-in Chief of the Army and tion to All the vacancies spoke from a raised dais at the The following were appoint-apper end of the hall, having all ed :-Phya Cbcdeak Raja the Royal Princes assembled to Setthi, and Phya Sapan Sombatti. his left. The aisle to the left of The vacant position of Chairman the hall was filled with sepior is filled by the election of Phys officera of the Army and Jaiyos Sombatti. The Ministry of Navy, while that to the right was Financs having applied to the occupied by Members of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Royal Household. Immediately for the loan of one of their cin front of the King sat the Chao ciale to act as Manager, that Phyas and behind them a large Bank placed the services Mr. G. concourse of officiala and beads H. Ardron at the disposal of the of Government Departments, Government. This morning Mr. His Majesty entered the ball to ◄ Ardrån sttended at the Bank,was the sound of the sang, or sacred introduced to the Directors and conch ebells blown by the formally appointed 28 acting Brabwins, which were also blown Manager. He took over his duties again when be tock bis depertors. forthwith..
The Royal speech, wbich was de Custodian of Enemy Property, livered very clearly and impres. H. B. Prince Bidystankaranaively, was of brief duration sad Las been appointed Custodian of the following is sa (fficial trans Enemy Property. In the course lation of it:-Gentlemen,-As of a brief conversation this morn-the Great War in Europe is now THURSDAY, 1th instant, at ing the Custodion explains 1 that clearly recognised as a world war, naturally be was a very busy man I came to the conclusion, after! now. He bas et:ff of about 150, matare consideration, that, es a! who commenced work at once the nation, we could no longer remain initial arreste were made. Thie neatral, and for the sake of our et spent yesterday in taking own interests as well as of the inventories of the goods on peace of the world, I had na MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. the premises sod in the other course hot to declare that a residences of the interned enemy condition of war existed with the AN INTERIM DIVIDEND of instant, will be subject to rent.
ONE DOLLAR ($1,-) per| Consignees of cargo are hereby aliens and ecaling op each pre-German and Austrian Empires share for account 1917 will be notified that they must produce mieea. As soon as their work is who have shown and continue to payable on FRIDAY, the 24th!an Import Permit signed by the completed in Bangkok and the show contempt for all Interna-August, 1917. Shoreholders are Superintendent of Imports, and suburbs, part of the staff will be tional Rights,
requested to apply for Dividend Exports, Hongkong, before Bills Warrants at despatched to the provinces to As one of the Family of Nations,
the Company's of Lading can be countersigned. No Fire Insurance has been Carry out the same daties there. My Government has, in daty Office St. George's Buildings, In the meantime the local authori- | bound, entered ita
Hongkong.
effected. proteste The TRANSFER BOOKS of 1ies are acting for the Castodian. against the methods of warfare the Company will be CLOSED signed by
Bills of Lading will be counter- The Prince explained that no date adopted by Germany and Aus from MONDAY the 10th August, could be given for sale of army tria, but as these proteste bave, 1917, to FRIDAY, 24th August, SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., basinesses as the gathering of all been disregarded by the Ontral 1917, both days inclusive.
General Agents. the necessary details would Powers, I felt that Siam's attitude SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., naturally take some time. of neutrality was no longer ten-
General Managers.
Hongkong tb August 1917.
No. 1 Hongkong V.A.D.
All broken, chafed, and damag- AN examination on "First, ed goods are to be left in the Aid" will be held by DR, godowns. where they will be ex- MACLEAN GIBSON at the amined on WEDNESDAY, 15:h Helena
Institute
inst at 10 a.m. On
10 AM.
May
W. WILKINSON, Acting Adjutant & Honorary
Secretary.
THE HONGKONG ROPE
All claims must be presented within FIFTEEN DAYS of the steamer's arrival here, alter which date they cannot be recog nized,
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain- ing undelivered after the 16th
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By order of the Mortgagees MR. GEO. P. LAMMERT has received instructions to sell by n Public Auction
OX TUESDAY
the 28th day of August, 1917,
at 3 p.m. at his Sales Room, Duddell Street, Victoria, Hongkong,
The following Valuable Leasehold Peor erty situate at Victoria in the Colony of Hongkor g, viz: ALL THAT piece or parcel of ground situste at Victoria afore- said and known and registered in the Land Office as Inland Lot No. 2016 Together with the messuage erections and building thereon known as No. 269 Des
Vieux Road Central. Terms 999; years commencing from 31st January, 1901. Anrual Crown Rent $20,00 Area 1,120 Square Feet.
For further Particulars and Conditions of Sale apply to
JOHNSON, STOKES
& MASTER. Prince's Buildings, Ice House Street, Hongkong. Solicitors for the Mortgagees.
or to
Mr. GEO. P. I-AMMERT,
The Auctioneer. Hongkong 14th August, 1917.
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