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GERMANY'S WAR BILL.

GIGANTIC FIGURES.

Mr. Wih (late Berlin Correspondent of the Daily Mail), writes :-

HELP FOR AMERICAN COTTON GROWERS.

to

LOANS WITHOUT INTEREST.

WASHINGTON, August 22nd. Treasury officials te-night made public Dr. Helferich, Chemcellor of the Ger man Exchequer, juggled with gigantic announcement by Szeretary McAdoo, figures in presenting the Bill for that in view of the action of the Allies £500,000,000 of fresh war, credits for the in putting cotton on the contraband list, As he would, if it became necessary, deposit Reichstag's approval last week. already stated, the credits were anaai-830,000,000 or more in gold in the Federal

at Resorve banks Atlanta, Dallas, They will be realised y mously voted.

Richmond for the purpose another per cent. perlic war loan, to and

enabling the Reserve banks be issued (according to ubofficial intima of

01). cotton rediscount Inans tions) at 99 or 99 as compared u. 9 and 98) in the case of previous loans, secured by warehouse receipts, made by Dr. Helfferich, who is not a political national banks and State banks belonging Minister, but a profcasional banker

to the Federal Reserve system. called to the Imperial Treasury soon after the curbeak of war, freely admitted to, Parliament that the cost of the war had far outstripped the Government's erree. tations. He warned the country of the certainty that in many respects it would be even more difficult to hold cut the second year of war. But he told the Reichstag nothing to justily Dutch newspaper reports that he hinted at the inevitability of bankruptcy and the consequent necessity of an honourable peace.

These are some of the striking figures given by Dr. Helferich. GERMANY.

War oredits to dalie ..... War expenditure to date... Present monthly cost of war Gain in savings deposits

since Aug. 1914.

AUSTRIA-HUNGARY. War loans to date

GREAT BRITAIN.

Daily cost of "war" in w

"SIX CHIEF BELLIGERENTS, Daily cost of war Monthly war expenditure,

The gold would be deposited tempor- arily, at least, without interest charge. It was explained that if it appeared that the object could be accomplished with greater efficiency thereby, the deposits would be made directly with national banks agreeing to lend the money on cotton at a rate not to exered 6 per cent.

TO CHARGE NO INTEREST.

the

Secretary McAdoo authorized announcement from his summer home at North Haven, Me. It came at the closs of a day of speculation in officin circles As to the nature of stops which the En- tente Powers have indicated they will £1,300,000,000

875,000.000 take to uphold the cotton market in the The 100,000,000 face of their contraband order.

Treasury statement says that by the ex 1,000,000,000 perience of the discretion given to him by law Secretary McAdoo said that the 1933,500,000 Government would for the time being charge no interest on these deposits in 4,000,000 Federal Reserve banks, that such action is justified by the unusual situation 15,000,000

respecting cotton caused by the European war; that he considers it his duty to use 430.000,000

every available means in his power 1 help the cotton producer of the South in WHY WAR IS EXPENSIVE.

the circumstances; that it is a matter of Explaining why war casts and exceeded alt advance estimates, Dr. Helfrich said cecnomic importanes to the entire Nation that new formations" required, con- that those who have produced the cotton stantly to he filled up that the price of crop shall have a fair opportunity to dis- Yaw materials had ris heavily; that the pose of it gradually and in orderly man consumption of hotb materials andner, so that they may not he foreci, munitions had and rebuilding roads, through inability, to so market their crop bridges, and railways was extremely ex- to sell it at sacrificprices. pensive, and that larger amounts must be devoted to ameliorating the lot of

dependents And soldiers'

OYNT

MUST ENLARGE CREDIT.

survivors. The Secretary said that one of his chief £10,000,000 of the new credits would be | objects was to create a basis for such Bet aside for the latter purpose:

Evy German, the Finance Minister cotinued, knew from the start that the war would demand sacrifiers, but they

Germany were not being made in vain. wised to wage the war to a victorious enci -end to a pesce which she could convientiously justify. A new loan would be issued because the Government did not wish to impose fresh tax burdens during the war. The Empire was con- sidering a tax on war profits, but had not yet fomulated a law. Meantime Gertens should not be intimidated by the prospect of confiscatory taxes" into withholding subscriptions fromthe war Helam

as might Such "special taxes later be imposed could and should be paid in war-loan funds,

"IF WE WIN."

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INDIGESTION

HEADACHES BILIOUSNESS CONSTIPATION

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Ke..AJ. van Zijt, 'Steyns- berg. Cape Province, wrote. on September 24th, 1914:-"I cannot longer refrain from extolling the merits and efficacy of Mother Scigel's Syrup as an all-round family medi eine. My experience has been one. Fastribute the pressi of many years

en beadth, strength and robustness of my children to the periodical dosen of this medicine administered by my wife. My wife and 3 love every con fence.aval never luse an opportunity in mening Mother Seigel's Syrup to sufferers from indigestion or hivel complaints, and the results have always justified bør advice.

Mr. Willa Vanston Drake. 42 Railway Cottages, Kroonstad, O.P.S., Wrote on June 12ılı, 1914;— About weak- ten years ago 1 suffered from ness in the stomach and from consti- pation. Eventually I had a positive distaste for food in my form, .ln addition I was aflicted with severe headache. After suffering for upwards of six months, Mother Seiger's Syrup was recommended. On the comple- tion of four bottles I had recovered."

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TELEGRAMS.

nation is filled with gratitude to God and rejoices at the Army's heroic deeds, and,

The following is a list of unclaimed telegrama conscious of our just cause, looks trustingly

It also thanks your lying in the Eastern Extension, Australasia and into the faturi. Majesty as the highest commander, who China Telegraph Company's office at long-

APPRESS with his own hands decorated with Iron_kong:- Crosses the brave Landwehr and Landstorm, Fanyan c/o Chop Hung F

Werner

who stormed Nove Georgievsk. The un- Rimligashi, Wayds animous decision of the Reichstag proves Natter that the whole nation stands firinly together Thousands behind our magnificent Army, of people yesterday sang in front of the Chancellor's palace songs of victory and the Hymn Now let us all thank God.'-Ber- MANN-HOLLWEG,"

WEATHER REPORT.

FROM Sing poro Hotel Manila

1 ort Adelaide Saigon

The following is a list of unclaimed telegrams lying in the Groot Northern Telegraph Company's office at Hongkong

·ADARESS

Doralenka Ching Gan, 3, Coan ught

Roa Kiopang

Queen's Road

FROM Shangbai

Shanghai

Clungsen

Shanghai

Amoy Shanghai Tokio

On the 1st at 11,15 am-Pro sure bas de Sengbo

A. 8 Whitney, Longkong created over easton Japan, Trd incres ad Kamor loang

Hotel slightly to modera'o'y elsewhere. Av anti-Er, b, Bonco s ld Arcade cyclone of irregular outline extends from N China to the Bonine; an area of low pressure. continues to croups the China Sea, and moderate in fresh en-terly winds may be expeted over the northern port.on.

"Hongkong rainfall for the 24 bean ending at 10a.m. to-day, 1.97 inches.

The forecast for the 24 hours ending wt noor

to-day is as followe

enlarged credit in the South that the banks will have ample resources to extoud to producers such recommendations that they will be able to carry cotton in ware horses for a reasonable length of time until it can be marketed advantageously In order to accomplish this, he said that the national and State banks which are members of the Fodteral Reserve system should make loans on warehouse receipts for insured cotton at low rates of interest, that the banks can well afford to carry cotton for preducers at 6 per cent, especi a'ly if they are able to rediscount cotton paper at the Federal Reserve banks at a much lower rate than 6 per cent.; that the credit resourds of the banks of the Bougkong & Felgbtourhoodce fond main at country are greater than ever before in our history and that there is no reason why the banks should not, in cooperation with the merchants of the South, help the cotton producers with loans at low rates

Then Dr. Helferich, referring in veiled form to Germany's hope that her foes will eventually have to foot the bill, said:

If God grants us the victory and parin the present peculiar situation. mila us to formulate a peace according to our wishes, we shall then not forgot the question of what our war costs have belery

Outlining the ways and means to be adopted for ensuring the success of the forthcoming new loan, the Minister said that Gormans help the Empire with

duty," and not as "alms,"

money ab a

to issue

a

MAY BROADEN FIELD.

The Federal Reserve Board, the Secre- tary said, bad a right to determine the rate of interest which the Federal Reserve banks can charge member banks on, notes or loans geared by insured and ware house cotton rediscounted with Federal Reserve banks. He has been unable to con- alt his colleagues of the Federal Reserve Board on account of his absence from Washington, but feels confident of their Monero-operation in every reasonable way,

and said that the stationary price German loans, compared to the shrink- age in British loans, proved that Go

could stand financial comparison many with any Power in the world."

Mr. McAdoo said, however, that should had been so easy" that it was necessary

warning against Stock it appear that the object in view should Exchange speculation, To-day all avail-be accomplished with greater efficiency to able money belonged to the Fatherland. the cotton products, the merchants and War loan was the only loan security for the banks of the South by depositing Government funds in the Federal Reserve a patriot to buy.

Employers should induce employees to banks, he would take that course. invest in it. For their convenience even £5 subsoriptions could be paid in instal- arents. More extensive use would be made of the post offices as subscription agencies, and parish priests, teachers, and provincial officials would be impressed. Members into service to the same erid.

of Parliamont, too, should do their duty. "We The nation's duty was plain. carry victory with us," concluded Dr. and feel the assurance of Helfferich, triumph doubly strong in these days of great decisions. The German people will Exep its place in the world and fulfil its

mission."

INDIA'S RALLY TO THE FLAG,

2

"THANKS TO GOD."

KAISER ON HIS ARMY'S "BEAUTIFUL DEED."

The German Main Headquarters stated recently that although no definite figures of the booty taken at the fall of Kovno are you at hand, the number of prisoners is more than 20,000. More than 600 can- non were captured, many of which are modern heavy ones. Enormous quantities

DISTRICT

Formosa Channel

Ровисают

Shangbai

F. Wakefield, Hongkong Hut-1 Sua Frano soo

CHURCH SERVICES.

Se. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL, Hongkong, 18th Sunday afte Trinity, 3rd October, 1915, Holy Commasion (8.0 am.) Matina (11 am) Respon-es Ferial; Vecite, Russell; Palms, of the 3rd mercing (1) Te Deni, Oskley in Holy E. winds, moter.F; Jubilate Monk (1 th morning)

Comoci (132 Noen. Hymns, 246 and 423. ate fresh cloudy with NB-Felm 1, v race and 7 in uniron;

Psalm 16, verses 6, 9 and 12 in uniron; Pesim 17. vote 1, 7 end 13 0. P. in unison. Even 100g (5.45p.m.); Responses, Ferial; Palms, of the 3rd evening (2); Magnificat, Gloss (10th evening); Naic Dimittis, (0th evening); Hymns, 291, 260 and 424.

fie trobably iu pr vng later. (N.E. winde.

iresh. South coast of China betweenƒ The enter

Hongkong and Lamooks. 1 South coast of China between (The Games

Hongkong and Hainan. 1

HONGKONG

No 1

No. 1.

METEOROLOGICAL

REGISTER.

Hongkong Omservatory, Os ober let.

Previon On Date,On Dats st Day

ST. PETER'S CHURCH, West Point. Sun- .. Holy Comunion, day, 3rd October,

and cermom, 11 am, Morning Prayer Preacher, Rov, WT. Feather stone.

UNION CHURCH, Kennedy Road. Sunday, 3rd October. Morning Service at 11 s.23. Hymus, 314, 155, 21 and 105; Psalm 146. Conuraunion at 12 Noon. Evening Service at 6 pm Hymie 356 140, 236 and 293. Praa- aher, Rev. J, Kirk Maconachie,

"THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PBZSÚ ♣ TOHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT Sa now ready and contains: ma

Hongkong.

For East, and the War.

Ai

Far Eastern News,

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Chinese Telegrams.

Barometer vaat Temperature Humidity...... 2 Wind Direction ... Force

29.98

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of ammunition and innumerable machine guns, searchlight apparatus, mater-cars, plenty of war materials, and all kinds of NATIVE PRINCES' SPLENDID WAR provisions worth millions were taken.

It is evident that the Russians did not expect Kovno to fall in the near future; Batur, and they offered stubborn resistance even

GIFTS.

HONGKONG TIDE TABLE.

Month

Frem 2nd to 8th October,

2m 1 22 6 4 11 12 2 6

No infer, high-or low

3 m 2 66 6 30 2 4

The Liquor Bevenue of Hongkong.

Correspondence:----

The Special Police Reserve.

Suburban."

What Shall be the Next Step? Leading Articles:

President Yuan and Hongkong Univer-

sity,

The Red Cross Appeal.

China's Need of a Constabulary Foree. Random Reflections.

Murder Trial at Shanghai,

Opium Monopoly in Hongkong. Hongkong Opium.

Improvements in Kören,

Shameen Municipal Council. Shipping Noton,

Hongkong Legislative Council. Local Sport.

A New Borneo Enterprise,

Portugueso Mutual Benefit Society. Hongkong Dentists.

Peking Notes,

Cantou Notes.

Shameen Notes.

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce, Dostroy the Foreigners.

Agricultural-Settlement in North China.

The Boxer Indemnity.

HIGH WATER

LOW WATER.

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Mean

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Time

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b. ft. in,

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2 2

Street Railway for Canton,

7 50 4 9

5 m 5 44 6 6

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Chinese Railway.

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Wed.

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A Simla telegram of the 26th ult. after the fall of the fortress. Hundreds Jun. states:

Good progress is being made through out India with regard to the manufacture of munitions, and all communities are giving valuable assistance.

The Indian roblemen continue their generous gifts, among the latest donors being;-

The Maharao of Kotah, one lakh of rupees to the War Fund, and 25,000 rupees from his private purse for the comforts of the 42nd Delbi Regiment, of which he is honorary officer. The Raja of Dewas, £1,000. The Council of Regency of the Baha

walpur Durbar, £1,666.

The Kalena Durbar, £1,300 for the pur

chase of motor ambulances. The Maharaj Rana of Dholpur, a

·50-h.p. motor car.

The Mir of Khairpur, a military aero

plane.

The Maharaja of Hill Tipperah, & motor Isunch for use in Mesopotamia Gifts of all kinds also continue to stream in throughout India to the St. John Ambulance branches, and recruiting continues briskly in the Indian Army

of recruits were left behind in the town, and it is declared that 15,000 inarmed † Mon. Russian Reserve fled at the last moment from this strongest of Russian fortresses.

The following telegram has been sent by the Kaiser to the Imperial Chancellor

Thanks to God's gracious help and the tested leadership of General von Beseler, who conquered Antwerp, and thanks to the heroic bravery of our magnificent troops and excellent German-Austro-Hungarian siege. artillery, Noro Georgievsk, the strongest and most modern Russian fortress, is in our hands. Deeply moved, I expressed my thanks to my brave troops, They were in mangificent spirit. I distributed Iron Crosses to all Landwehr and Landsturm, it is one of the most beautiful deeds of the army. The citadel was burnt. Long rows of prisoners were encountered when going The villages, Aré there and returning. mostly destroyed by the retreating Russians. It was a glorious day, for which I thank God in humility. The booty taken in Kovno has increased to 600 CARBON-WILLIAM,"

The Chancellor replied:-

"I thank your Majesty respectfully for the gracious telegram from Ciechanov [4

Fel

Constitutional Monarchy.

Canton-Hanker Railway.

Hongkong St. Andrew's Society.

Fergery of Chinese Notes in Japan. After Two Years,

21 The Motor Ambulance.

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