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THE SPIRIT OF BRITAIN. FAMOUS FRENCHMAN'S TRIBUTE TO HIS COUNTRY'S ALLY.

[BY MARCHI, HUTIN,]

M. Marcel Hutin, the writer of the follow- ing fine tribute to the spirit of Great Britain, is the famous Fronal pub licist whose war articles in the Echo de Paris have attracted world-wide atten tica.]

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 4TH- 1917.

OUR LONDON LETTER: [F2CK OUR OWN CORRESPONDENer.} CONTINUED ATTACKS ON THE ADMIRALTY,

LONDON, May 7th.

HOW WE TRADE WITH THE HOW

ENEMY.

GERMAN GOODS THROUGH SWITZERLAND:

ILLUMINATING STATISTICS.

2

Per

CONDITIONS IN GERMANY. MILITARY AND POLITICAL. Mr. A. Beaumont wrote from Milan to the Daily Telegraph of May 19th:

A German-American, who has reached Switzerland, has given his impressions, which ha considers impartial, regarding said the true situation in Germany He

FOOD REGULATIONS. SUMMARY OF ORDERS WHICH

APPLY TO THE PUBLIC.

WEATHER REPORT.

On July 3rd at 11.50 No returns from N. China, Japan sad the Loooheon, Pressure: bas decreased slightly at all stations reposting: it is probably bigbeat in the S.E. of Japan, and lowest over 3. Korchuria Thern are slight indications ofa deprasion in the China Sew to

the west of Luzon, Fevere

Hongkong, rainfall. for 24 bou

The forest for the 24, baza anding at noon

DISTRICT

Lewinds, mo- "Gerbe to freakz

fate to vioni y

The swe

Brush Cost of Chinn between / The same

ronkong and Hainan... E

"No.

期

OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENT] On a surface view it might strike the

That distinguished French writer, M

Orders issued by Lord Devonport, the The following is a summary of the casual observer that matters are not what Jean Herbette, has contributed to the

Food Controller in England, from time they ought to be with the British Navy. Echo de Paris an article on German trade

to time and now in foros. Only those pro the last day of Joly, 1014-a day For weeks past certain newspapers and designs that is well worth reproduction. when I had the impression tint Germany public, and they are arranged under the pay, E5 inches, algint

There was a short time ago a moment visions are given which affect the general 10 mp day, Q.cu folieren of warm sinthine-the Paris boulevards politicians have been attacking the Board. The gist of it is that Ger of the war to lapse. It was saved by the Bussian as made: Doubtles they will be read was quite close to her entire military col beadings of subjects and not of the Orders

40.42 Inches and the streets near the Madeleine were of Admiruity. In my last letter Irood die markets of Entente countries revolution, German reports state that not with interest in the Far East, as they today (pliers

not waiting until the end of the war instinct with excitement The French ferred to this subject, pointing out that with gonds made in Germany which only is there no more fighting on the clearly indicate the position with regard people know full well that Germany was Sir Edward Carson was primarily their masquerade as the produets of neutrals. about to launch the crime which she had object. The covert personal attacks were he says TNCS

Russian front, but none will take plae, to food in the United Kingdom, meditated for years and that her brutal largely helped by the U-boats and our Frenchmen who live in Switzerland, believe that the Russian army has desert Hotels, restaurants, clubs, boarding Hongkong Gap Kork

in the future. The people are made to militarism was to be hurled against present innbility to master the murder-and who know what is going on, note that the Entente and has made, if not in houses and refreshment places generally

PUBLIC, MEALS Franco and the liberties of France were craft on which the Huns rely to starve the German propaganda is being carried writing in fact a separate price with are rationed by bulk nocording to the the French and their Russian allies to us out and so win the war for them on there pure actively than ever, stand alone in the struggle with the But as the days pass the field of criticism ups to approaching Swiss elections Kaiser? What of England? What of the of Naval matters is widening from the partly explain this effort, for Germans

the Central Powers on the basis of ascertained weekly averago of meals served Form Chatel

Wait and see."

in them. The allowance of meat is based English people? For years the Entente personal issue to infinitely greater ques have their own preferences, but that is which are circulated to keep up the and dinner, and 2 ozs for each breakfast dontinie had, created an atmosphere of tions of Admiralty and administration,

Probably nine-tenths of these reports, on an average of 5 ozs. for each luncheon | antions of China felwin – The Ban mutual appreciation and, in all que THE WORK OF THE NAVY, AND

became convinced that she could not win tious, but as mentioned before, I had for each breakfast, luncheon tea, and not the principal reason. Since Germany public spirit in Germany, are exaggera served on non-meatless days; bread, 2 oz¥, tions affecting the pance of the world, had controlled the actions of both our moment is singularly inopportune for her propaganda hos become a

It hardly requires stating that the the war there are neutral countries where the conviction a shurt time ago that dinner, with 1 ez of four for each Governments. Would it stand the test exploring a question of such magnitude. luxury, or at least

mere Germany was very close to her entire luncheon and dinner and sugar, 2/7tha of the hour of danger12

That evening a member of the Ministry has done its part in a way which has are neutral countries where the Germans One of the objects of Hindenburg's Tuesdays are meations days in London,

During three years of warfare the Navy speculation. Un the other hand, there the Anglo-French front were demoralizer, tea, and dinner, a

very doubtful military collapse The German troops on of an ounce for each breakfast, luncheon, gave me some confidential information commanded the admiration of the whole are all the more interested in increasing which encouraged me to say in the Echo Empire and of our Allies. It has main their influence since the war has turned retreat on the Somme was to gain time and Wednesdays elsewhere in the King- de Paris the next morning I ntained a strangle-hold on Germany. The out badly for them. curtain that England will be with us.

Switzerland is to exchange the moralized German troops Two days later, after the violation of enemy High Sens Fleet is bottled-up; his precisely one of these lands of consolation on the Somme for experienced and moze

Potatoes must not be served except on signals Luxemburg and Belgiu i by the German overseas trade has ceased to exist hit the Boche

courageous soldiers taken from the meatless days and Fridays. Russian and isumanian fronts, troops, British intervention was officially long been dangerously low. The brilliant 1915, when there appeared a work thut fought so bravely as on the Ainne. But

it is true that the German troops never served costing more than 38. 3d., exclu

I believe

Establishments at which no meal is Iannounced. 4

off Dover, when two British de† had inst been written at Zurich on The these are not the same soldiers which broadstaffs and cakes. Where 'n public direction from which the galo is expected, STRENGTH FROM DANGER. Berap From that day to this I have notor and, having sunk two of them, sent the forth that after the war the Germans troops brought from the Eastern front, Meals Order by renson of the fact that tion of the yoon. The latter will be

stroyers attacked six German destroyers, Future of German Exports."

All tea shops are rationell in respect of in that the new signals will show the The principal change in the Local Ooda ceased to declare that the Germans must others scutiling back to port in a more

The faced the British troops before on this author, an engineer named Herzog, set front. The beaten, irretrievably and inevitably or less damaged condition is proof that would perhaps be obliged to give a neu-

They are Hindenburg's fresh ating place is excluded from the Public whereas the old signals showed the posi It is necessary to be well acquainted the fighting spirit of the Navy is as high dispose of them in Allied countries exchange of troops, the German front was met the not merve any individunt signals. The new Local Code is given & with the English people in order to spas over it was in the whole splendid ra through neutral representatives M. considerably shaken after Field-Marshal between the hours of a pan, and 6. p.m. below:

In spite of the thorough success of the it never charges more than 3d, for any indicuicu, fotofore, by the non-local tral appearance to their goods, and to preciate the valuable quality of adapt cord of its immortal history. Why, then, Herzog must have been struck by the Haig's first great victories. That was the with more th tion which has enabled them, through is the Admiralty bombarded by the fact that Switzerland was the very coun impression we had in Germany. Un cakes This does not apply to places all the vicissitudes of history, to deriveoritics? Why are the Times correspond try to play this part of a go-between fortunately, the danger to the German which limit to bd the raaximum price new strength from danger and to carry dence columns filled daily with disputu By degrees, as the Germans have seen army on the various fronts was moment charged for any ment not containing out with sustained energy all that bastion conducted by distinguished states their hopes of victory dissipated and the artily warded off. been necessary for the defence of their men, admirals and professors ? rights and their liberties.

advantageous treaties of commerce of

ment, fish and eggs, A VITAL QUESTION. For nearly a year France, practically The answer is not far to seek. The limbo of so many other vain imaginings

which they dreamed relegated to the alone, resisted with magnificent strength submarine menace has brought up the they come to agree more and more with the mad assault of scientific militariam question of the Navy and the capabilities the Zurich author. More and more they against the Land of Liberty. On their of those responsible for the direction of felt the desire to make Switzerland their side the English people bave, of their Naval policy just as the shortage of ex workshop and warehouse. own free will, provided a powerful or

plosive shells and guns forced to the fore- ganisation which the Germans, with their front the question of Army organisation

moment"

dom,

siva of beverages, are exempt. supplies of essential commodities have This was already clear at the end of

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GERMANY NOT ROUND THE CORNER,

ors, in all of bread and

CAKES AND PASTRIES.

other light articles of food is prohibited, The making of any light fancy pastries, muffins, crumpets, fancy ten cakes and

are permitted, must conform to certain Cakes, buns, scones and biscuits, which requirements as to the amount of sugar and whenten flour that may be used.

sugar may be used in scones. and biscuits; 10 per cent. in buns. No 15 per cent, sugar is allowed in cakes

flour may be used in cakes, and 50 per Not more than 30 per cent, of wheaten cent. in buns and scones,

No ornamented cake or bua may be

mado.

FOOD SALE AND IGARDING.

HONGKONG'S STORM SIGNALS A NEW CODE.

New Joen! and

non-local storm Goes will be introduced

Code. the old Local Lude and the China Const st Hongkong on July 1st, in place of

BAT. BIGNALS-

Meaning

Signal, Symbol.

Bed done. A typhoon exists which may possibly cause a gale at Hongkong, with Black cone-Gals expected from the

in 24 hours.

North (N.W. to N.E.). 8-Black cone

inverted.

Gale expected from the South (8 E. to S.W.).

5-Black ball-Gale expected from the 4.-Black drum.-Gale expected from the

East (N.E. to 8.E.).

Crease

6-Double cone-Gale expected to in-

West (N.W. to B. W.).

7.-Black cross-Wind of typhoon force

orpected (any direc tion)

impose a condition involving the pur-of 10 seconds at the Water Police Station No trader, in selling an article, may three explosive bombs, fired at intervals Signal No. will be accompanied by chuse of any other article.

consumption.

No person shall acquire supplies of The iguals will be lowered when it

and repeated at the Harbour Office

of food where he has reasonable grounds A trademau shall not sell any article

spection of premises in which he has for believing that the quantity ordered in

reason to believe that hoarding is taking in excess of requirements.

place.

The Food Controller may order the in

WHEAT, TOUR AND INBADGES

the masthead of the storm signal mast on The Day Signals will be displayed at

kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Blackbead Hill, the Harbour Office,

Company at Kowloon, the flagstaff on the the fagstaff on the premises of the Hong- EM.8. Tamar, Green Island signal mast,

premises of the Standard Oil Company at Laichikok, and the flagstaff near the Field Officer's Quarters at. Lyemun,

NIGHT SIGNALS. (Lampe) White white-white, 2.-White-green-green. 3.-Green-white-white 4-Green-green-white.

being round the corner. Her losses not However, Germany is still far from only daily increase in consequence of the prolongation of the war, which is quite natural, but the number of killed, lack of psychologis knowledge, certainly a couple of years ago. Our success in the Documents sur la Guerre" has more good to a great extent by calling in now

SOME INSTRUCTIVE FACTS.

wounded, nad captured is much greater That extremely instructive collection before. The first lossea could be made nover expected of them. It took time for war and the future of the country are than once called attention to German

now in comparison with what it was the English to understand the tragic involved. The solution of the problem of firms which are establishing themselves reserves, but the latter cannot be replace drama in which they were forced to play the U-boats is vital and urgent. That Switzerland. It reproduced, for in: This is the very simple reason for Ger apart. At the beginning every interest much is fully realised; and, with sure stauce, from the Chemiker Zeitung of many a desperate efforts to terminate the appeured to aid them to keep outside the political instinct, the public are by no October 11th, 1918, an announcement to conflict, and under euch circumstances it menus misled by the red herrings of party the effect that

war. I am quite sure that Herr Beth-. is merit indeed for a nation to adopt the passion and personal prejudice which are a capital of three million marks, affiliated hesitate to make a clear statement about

German mentality of war.

company, with mann-Hollweg, in his speech to-day, will When France received the 160,000 offerreing adroitly employed by the wire to the Disconto Gesellschaft of Berlin, German's conditions of peace, not because -and men of Lord French's "contempt should have heard nothing at all about

puflers in Press and Parliament, We had lought the Swiss business of Hof of the Entente or on account of these ed that England would ever have been the peril to our food supplies caused by pharmaceutical prepárations. In the restatement would unchain passions, and food beyond the nerds of his ordinary" is considered that all danger is over. ible little army," who could have imagin the Navy at this stage if it were not formann, La Roche e: (ie., of Bale, includ conditions being excessive, but solely be ing its patents and trade morks for cause he dreads his own country. A true able to send to the Continent Sir Douglas the submarines. Clearly there is every view Angewandte Chentis of December the masses, who are so terribly deceived Haig's mighty forces, which ars at this reason why we want to get the hester of 20th it is stated that a society called the and disappointed could hardly be kept legions from the North Sea to St. how anybody enn imagine Naval efort in zerland for the manufacture and sale of Government,ing both Monarchy and burling back Hindenbuss the pirates as speedily as possible; but Metallum had been established in Swit from overthrowing both Monarchy and Quentin! This splendid force represents this direction is to be advanced by metallurgical articles, and that this the entire people and all its classes, from attacks on members of the Board of sident a certain Herr Deutsch (of Ber- sent to the front after two or three the workman to the lord. and it may Admiralty, or by recriminations in the lin) and as its directors M. Elles (of months training. Physical shortcomings "Swiss undertaking has as its pre rifle in their hands are now trained and All men who can crawl and can keep a wel; excite our admiration. The French Times over what could, or should, have Berney and Herr Schoffer and Herr and defects are not taken into considera indeed regard Great Britain's warlike been done months and even years ago is Euler (of Frankfort,) We may noto also tion, as long as the two aforesaid condi effort with cordial sympathy and appre more than I am able to understand. ciation Marvellous in its organisation, THE PRIME MINISTER AT THE ADMIRALTY. it is still greater because of the spirit of

that there is a company called Jouets sacrifice which inspires it

It is more, to the point to enquire which appear to be M. Brunner of superficially cured, and without any 78/- per quarter of 480 lbs; of barley et Meubles at Zurich, the directors of tions are fulfilled. The wounded are the maximum price of wheat is fixed at LABOUR'S TRIUMPH,

whether with the enormous expansion of Zurich), Herr Schwarzenberg (of Andel period of rest worth mentioning, they are (other than kiln-dried) at 65/- per What more could we expect after com there has been corresponding elasticity Quentin (sic),

the Naval service afloat since war began fingen), and Hert Aug. Peters, of Saint sent back to the front. In spite of the quarter of 400 lbs., and of oats at 35/ - pulsory military servico, had been freely and adaptability at Whitehall to meet Valeur Métallurgiques carries on busi Just as disgracefully as in peace-time apply to seed until May 19th.

The Société Suisse de great lack of men, the soldiers are treated per quarter of 319 lbs. This does not secepted 1 The trade unions sacrificed the needs of the case. The Prime Minister ness at Bale, but, as the Frankfurter The Prussian military spirit prevails many of the privileges they held most spent a full day at the Admiralty in-Zeitung of March 23rd is good enough even in these critical days. This fact raised to a hisis of 81 per cent, the dear to retain liberties which were dearer vestigating, it is understood, the whole to inform us,

The extraction of four from wheat in still. For the general goud, your union system of Department management from Metallurgische Gesellschaft, of Trank dignation in the whole country. It is, be mixed with wheaten flour must not be the Metallbank und causes immense dissatisfaction and in-percentage of flour from other cereals to consented to increase working hours are top to bottom. It has been the topic of fort, possesses a large number of the together with the Russian revolution, less than 10 per cent, and not more than gladly admitted women and young girls the week at Westminister. As might he shares.'

From Cambrai to Douai the Germans xpected, having regard to the traditions instances indefinitely by perusing the cratization of the régime, and perhaps Barley, maize, onts and rice may be

One might multiply such rapidly smoothing the way to the demo-25 per cent. realise and deplore the results of the ard of efficiency insisted upon by succes. But it may be said that these German altogether. Public opinion on the mili. when wheaten four is used it must only

of the Senior Service and the high stand-newspapers from beyond the Rbine. gigantic work accomplished in British size Beards of Admiralty, the system on firma in Switzerland will only do busi-tary situation is at present a little more be of the regulation grade.

ewn to the overthrow of the Monarchy used in the manufacture of bread, but workshops. The Germans are them selves largely responsible for the new to be able to say that with absolute con- therefore, to be on one's guard against month ago. Germany's military position made at least 12 hours.

the whole is an excellent one. It is goodness after the war, and it is too soon, confident. warlike spirit of the British people, who Adence. But Mr. Lloyd George, arriving their goods or their influence. Such reais till most serious, but it is not so The only loaves allowed are the tin loaf It was despairing about a Bread must not be sold until it has been were lulied to sleep by dangerous pro with an open mind, having no desire to soning is unsafe, for the Germans appear hopeless at present as it was a few weeks and the one piece oven bottom loaf, sperity and rich isolation. Zeppeling and sabmarines were the Brst factors of apportion blame, and simply bent on to be inclined to beg their operations ago. In which way it will develop after No currant, sultana, or milk bread may British victory

though there is inquiry, with his asual quickness of por before peace is concluded In fact, this depends, in the first place, upon be made not a single English family that has not ception was able to suggest an improved were advised to do so by Herr Ratacha, Russia's attitude. If the present state of suffered some loss, there is £ clear reauthority. There is to be & reversion to cial section must make agreements with tacit armistice becomes permanent Ger. All bread must be sold by weight Waglan, Stanley, Acordsen, flan Ki Wan,

arrangement of duties by those in who wrote: special politico commer

No sugar may be used in bread. lisation that the worst is over. By their the former well-tried practice of separa, neutrals and establish in conjunction view, will be pretty well excluded. On number of pounds, wnthusiasm and by their material and tion of command from supply. Admiral with the aniston cality of the other hand, a sudden Russian offen No wheat, rye, rice, tapinen, sugo, many's defeat, from a military pomt of All loaves must be 1 or an SVAL moral secrifices the English have played Jellicoe and his able staff have quite exporting goods to themy countries dur-end to a catastrophic, to defeat on alt may be used except for human food. a magnificent part in bringing about the enough to do in formalsting war plans ing the war, a

compensating for the impossibility of site, or a bad harvest, would probably Danico, or arrowrost, or products thereof present "knocked-out" condition of the without having also having to bother venculy.

Think of it! Every day England is created for purely combative purposes,

about material. A new war staff is to be HRMAN SILK MANUFACTURES.

the fronts, and possibly to revolution in No bread or other product of the splending £7,000,000 Do the war, and she and in order that there may be closer with special success in the case of the would he entirely depends upon the at-thereof may be used except for human or

the country itself. What the consequences cereals mentioned above must be wasted. This idea appears to have been realised of successful revolution in Germany has already spent a total of 500,000,000 concentration on pressing submarine prob. German manufacturers of silk ribbons, titude which the Patente would take up animal food

No maize, barley, or oats, or products It is impossible not to be moved by the lens. cafin spirit of devotism and sacrifice"

who compete with an important French in such a cusÇ. which impels a people to provide every

As everyone is aware, the thing necessary for the Tommies and

silk factories have throughout the everything that will secure the supremacy

war continued to enjoy a prosperity all key of British artillery.

to the factories

ANDA CHIVALRY,

A BECRET SESSION,

the discussion of the ses affair; but,

I have devoted considerable space to

the

and

SUGAR,

of the German destroyers. in the recent self-appointed experts who have con.importations of raw silk from Italy would The ribbonu despatched from Bâle to Log-cent of the 1915 supply.

land

at

7 Red-green-red.

5.-White-white-green.

8.-Green-green-green.

sunset, on the tower of the Railway Station, on H.M.S. Tamar, and on the the same signification as the day signals. Harbour Office flagstal They will have Signal No. 7 will be accompanied by

being first published at night. explosive bombe as above, in the event of the information conveyed by this signal

The Night Signals will be displayed,

SUPPLEMENTARY WARNING, When local signals are displayed in the Harbour & Cone will be exhibited at the following stationa: Gap is Röck,

passing ocean vessala Sai Kung, She Tau Kok and Tai Po, to notify the fact to native craft and

to ocean ressels, on demand, by signat Further details can always be given from lighthouses.

24 hours warning of gale (Fores 8 by The object of the code is to give at least Beaufort Bcale, or 40-45 mph, mean: velocity by Dines Anemometer) and also warnings of expected changes in the direction and force of the wind. Owing, however, to the uncertain movements of

without a gale occurring af Hongkong typhoons and fo, insulficient telegraphic observations, it will occasionally happen that signals 2 to 5 may be displayed or even Gap Rock, but the reverse is not

of a located typhoon increasing its rate typhoons in the vicinity and

to Stand Be" and watch for the next of progression abnormally, 'ads

signal on

Signal No. 2 is intended as a warning

wavelling rapidly towards, Hongkong, of

The Food Controller has taken over all flour mills of the United Kingdom which as already stated, this is an absorbing the more remarkable as Germany does not

ase wheat in the making of flour, except question here at the present time. It furn at any natural silk, while the Eng has benefited in singular fashion by the of four per hour.

The exportation of ribbons from Bile those with an output of less than five sacks The British mentality is a little war whole world, neutrals as well as ourselves, furter Beitung (October 8th, 1916, page 3) nearly 45 millions, and in 1915 to more retail ut a price exceeding 3d. per oz.

Affects the whole Empire, and indeed the fish markets have been closed to them by wat Is represented in 1918 a sum of 1915, SUDAN

the bositilities. A passage in the Frenk million france in 1914 this sum rose to tprising to us in France, and we have

No chocolate must be sold or bought been almost stupefed by the incredible at course, all our Allies. The throws some light on the first part of this than 60 millious. It will perhaps be 80 or any other sweetmeats at a price exceed- chivalry shown by the sailors of the matter is to be discussed in secret problem. It is as follows British destroyers who did everything next few days. This will cut the ground session by the House of Commons in the

or 100 millions in 1918, Now, possible to save the liver of the crews front under the feet of the noisy mob of firm, it is true, but for a week past they formerly obtained from Germany, or condensed milk, is reduced to 40 per The price of raw silk have remained

factura other than of job, marmalade and alone which absorbs the song ug 20. pero likely to happen, except in the caso of The quantity of sugar need by manu- Chaunel raid. The same remark applies stituted themselves the Directors at large not pease has been confirmed, and for the ranes; in 1915, the gum rose to 43 millions. The maximum retail price of milk is have not risen. The supposition that the to the Gorman wounded on board the of the King's Navy. Perhaps we shall near future there is no change to be

in 1014 represented 27 million MILK incidents the proof of the chivalry and the Navy doing and Don't hide the not allow so abundant a source of revenue much more curious is that the increase TEA AND COFFER Domenal and the Lanfrmt svaly and hear less of the parrot cries, What is feared. It is evident that Italy would or, one market and a single article achei quart over the price on the 19th moral superiority characteristic of the truth about the Navy" Meanwhile, the to be stopped, in view of the fact that she corresponds, within a few thinwand astion. The worst acts of Huu savagery immeasurable resources of the ship-build would be unable to find any other market. francs, with the value of German ribbons other than the net weight. au ingresso is unparalleled. But what is of the same month in 1914. have not affected these characteristics: The ing industry of the country are being On the other hand, hardly any noble British people still go straight to mobilised for constructing merchant Germany from the Far East; those of silks reach

Since May 1st no fea may be packed wards their goal, scorning to use means vessels of a standard type.

imported into England before the war. which their conscience disapproves. times we built about 2,000,000 tons of new position of the German silk factories and M. Romier adduces other facts which still be sold by net weight,

In normal Canton and of China not at all. The INIQUITOUS FERIGHT CHANGED

Affer July 1st all tea sold retail, England with her allies is destined to shipping annually, but there is no reason silk spinning establishments may be con-made the sudden increase in the exports

whether contained in a package or not, Mestroy for centuries the dream of German why, in conjunction with the United sidered good at the present time. Already of Swiss ribbous even more suspicious dor nation and overlordship, and this States, we should not be able to turn out they have orders that will last until the Here is a piquant little detail she will achieve without eacrificing a ships at the rate of 10.00000 tons per Many of those orders, there is not the particle of her principles or outraging her annum until we can sink the submarines

The carriage of a case of ribbons from Conscience.

otherwise destroy them. There is no tomers. But others, it is certain, came faster than they are launched, or can slightest doubt, came from German cua doubt it can be done, and plans ara being from further afield. The impression is laid accordingly.-H.B.

The Kaiser may ask for peace within three months, but I do not think he can

s

be definitely beaten before another year.

On the Marae, on the Yser, at Verdua, on the Bomme on the Aime and in Cham. pagne the French people have gloriously understood and has magnificently played poured out the richest of their blood for the part of loyal comradeship the sacred canse, England in arms has Great Britain, has never been conquer (Continued at foot of next column.) ed! The dawn of victory smiles on her!

months of 1917

from India and Ceylon are allocated for 40 per cent of the total imports of tea

Bale across France to London or to one An arrangement has also been made

15 the purpose of the sale retail at 29 46, per

the carriage of a case despatched from good, sound pure Coffee at s of the German ports is less expensive than with the Coffee Trade Association to Saint Etienne to the same destination rate which would enable grocers to sell forced upon one by the excellent mono- Lucky Balois Lucky Boche ribbon retail at to od pur lb. graph by M. Lucien Homier on the ribbon makers of Crefeld, Elberf lá, and Bar- Economique. manufacture published under the auspices ment. But, after all, much as one may of the Association National d'Expansion try to look at the thing calmly, there was written last year, made the following ing oneself is it to carich these people curious observation

that our fighting son are sacrificing their M. Romaier, whose book question, one cannot refrain from ass

(Continued at foot of next column)

livest

BARLEY AND BREWING

The Food Controller has taken over, all which has not been kiln-dried baley, foreign and home grown barles

The output of beer is muted to the

In the nest non-Local Cude the approxi mate velocity of the storm centre will be shown, in addition to ite direction of motion, and tas position of the centre will he given in degrees of latitude and longitude. The time at which the warn ing was issued will also be shown.

rate of 10,000,000 barrels an annum as compared with 36,000,000 barrels before the war.

its use by other then brower for sale, as Volley infringement of an Order prohibited.

The manufacture and sale of malt, or

made by the Food Controller is a summary offence under the De fence of the Realm Regulations, and the offender is liable to im comment for six months, wi