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of His

THEATRE ROYAL

Patronage distinguished Excellency the Officer Administering the Government,

Under the

THE

STUNTS

IN

The Three Act Comedy

"OUR BOYS"

ON

SATURDAY, 12th APRIL, 1919,

at 9.15

p.m.

Proceeds in Ald of Charlties.

Booking at Mantrie's: $3, $2, $1.

PLACE YOUR ORDERS EARLY

for

LANTERNS

for

PEACE CELEBRATIONS.

JAPANESE RED LANTERNS.

Per Case of 500

11 inches

DIAMETER

8 inches

Per 100

Per dozen

$35.00 7.50 1.00

CANDLES,

burn to

$50.00 11.00 1.25

about five hours,

can be supplied at $2.40 per 100,

PRICES NEIT-CASH ON DELIVERY.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

RIPOLY Solid Woven Belting

G

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bas triple twisted indestructible edges It resists heat, damp, grease, friction and guide farka, na zo olhar beiting can doss mot stretch mor slip. It is the most efficient all-round baiting—better than leather, balata, ar any other maks of textile belting. These claime have been proved by tests of which we will furulab particulars.

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JUST RECEIVED

new supply of

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Dealers in Postage Stamps, Flower Seeds, Post Cards, Toys, etc.

No. 10, WYNDHAM STRENT,

HONGKONG

P.O. Box 198.

England.

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WISEMAN, LTD.

TEA DANCES

To-morrow Wednesday, April 9th,

Friday,

and on

April Ilth.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, APRIL 8TH, 1919.

D. M. GOODALL.

MANAGER,

TELEPHONE 407.

173

(100

AUCTIONEER,

SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE.

AND SURVEYOR GENERAL BROKER.

21, PRAYA EAST, HONGKONG.

To know socurately the strategicaincon's Road Central, Telephone No. 2931.ALL DEPARTMENTS of the abovo sre

FAVOURED with instructions

from

The Concerned, will sell by Public Auction on WEDNES DAY, April 9th, 1918, at 2.16 P,M.

A QUANTITE OF MISCELLANEOUS GOODS

Comprising -

GERMANY'S MASTER SPY IN Beatty, other armoured cruisers of the A. G. DA ROCHA.

Fatal and Cressy type, destroyers, mine- | GT. BRITAIN. WHAT HE SAW AT OROMARTY AND sweepers, colliers, oil tankors, etc.

INVERGORDON.

depositions of the British Fleet wou, at Who was the Master Spy in Great that tire. of the utmost significance to Britain in 1935, the man who controlled the German Admiralty, for noti sub the movements of the namerɔug, enemy, marine devices had not yet been Tully agents and accomplices? He was pope developed, and much might be gained) other than a German who went under the by a sudden and dramatic stroke at sea. name of Willem Johannes Reus, posing As a Dutchman helonging to Amsterdam, and as bring a cigar merchant. He was about 2 years of age when he came to Bootland early in 1916, a tall, fine-book- ing man of military bearing, over six foet in height, with a fair moustache, and well dressed so far as appearances and manners went a perfect gentleman.

One of his telegrama, despatched to Amsterdam from Edinburgh, was-

"Send twenty-five thousand cigars, mixtares."

The true significance of this seemingly innocent message will be even later.

ARRIVAL IN INVERNESS.

£

On May 31st, 1916, Rocs arrived at Inverness, and put up at a comfortable It hotel situated in quiet street. was obviously not good policy to slay at the Station Hotel or any of the other big hotels, for these were busy with naval and military oficer. The hotel he bore tions be asked.

chose was ideal from his point of view. It was secluded, convenient, and not used by the

military

In accordance with regulations, Rous filled up the hotel registration form, in which he claimed Dutch nationality, was horn in 1982, and bad served in the Dutch

Navy in 1909-3

The landlady of the hotel, a shrewd Scotswoman, asked the newly-arrived visitor his name.

Reus, he replied. I beg your pardon," said the land Jady, not catching the name.

You know, was the reply. Rock (rose) without a thorn," and he laughed it off

In the course of the day Roos inquired of the landlady who were in the hotel, and kept very much to himself, speaking to no one. To the landlody he was most affable, nad showed a keen desire for information.

Next morning when doing up his bed. room the landlady and her servant com- mented upon the effeminate appearance of his dressing-table. The room looked more like a lady's than a gentleman's.

On the dissing table lay two perfume bottles, a perfume spray, and a powder box. What they actually contained will be divulged later.

Upon the vast panorama of fighting ships the Master Spy must have feasted his eves.

That night when he got back to his hotel in Inverness he informed his land- lady that he was going to Tain carly in the morning in order to try and do busi ness, and would not be back in Inverness until late in the evening.

The morning saw him on the North train, but what was the landlady's sur

prise that afternoon to see him back again in the hotel, hours before he was expected.

On her expressing surprise at his early return, the spy suid:-

It's only a one horse show; there way no business, go 1 just came back!

But he bad scen what be bad gone to see the oil-tanks at Invergordon which Are situated beside the railway, and probably some of his agents, who at that

ting intented the neighbourhood of the vergordon.

Next day the Master Spy left Inver. ness for the South.

Before leaving the hotel, however, he made the following entry in the visitors' book of the hotel! -

W. J. Rons, Amsterdam (Nether.

land). Everything most satisfactory, and charges exceptionally low."

TUU ARREST.

ono

The next thing we hear of the eiger merchant is big arrest in a hotel in London. Previous to that, however, he paid a visit to Hull, which was an other valuable link of the spy weh, and where thera was considerable naval activity

the Inverness hotel and a letter ad

On his person were found the bill of

dressed to опе Yaassen, Portsmouth. What the contents of this letter wore we do not know, but within an hour or two Yanseco wag also under lock and koy. He was a chemist, a rather older man than Roos, and not so cultured.

DRAMATIC SCENE AT COURT-MARTIAL On 18th and 17th July Roos and Yaussen were tried by Court-Martial, over which Lord Chelmsford presided.

In the interval of six weeks between his visit to Inverness and his triul Eces had angerdone a terrible change. His confident military bearing had left him, and big hair had turned

Completely white. He was only 32 years of

age he leoked an old and broken man,

The charge againe him was of collect-

but

The next day was also spent very quietly. Roos was making his plans. Although he posed as a cigar merebant, not more than one cigar was ever so in his possession. But he was plenti-

Whenever the. fully supplied with cash, had occasion to pay for anything he tooking and sending information to the enemy, and the evidence way overwhelm- a handful of gold out of his pockets.

ing.

A LOST TELEGRAM.

The following morning he inquired of the landlady if there was a public motor car service to Cromarty. He was told that at that time none was running, but that if he went to a certain garage near by he would be able to hire a car.

At this proposal Roos shook his head. He really could not afford to hire a car, and he was so anxieng to see the country round about. He had heard that the scenery was so finel

to a

a car.

His telegram from Edinburgh to Ams- tordam, "Send 25,000 cigars-mixtures," when decoded meant.

There are 28 warships above the Forth Bridge-mixed classes.

The telegram which had the words, "Book no more orders," when deruded meant," Take no more risks.”

His innocent looking perfume bottles, which must bave been on the dressing table in a good many hotels, contained"

(1) Invisible ink.

(2) Chemical solution for bringing out invisible ink

(3) Vitriol spray.

(4),The powder-box contained salt. petre.

Roos stood bis trial like a brave man, maid nothing, and gave none of his ne complices away.

The plea of expense surprised the land. who knew that Koos was simply "rolling in money," so she referred bim a gentleman who happened to be stay; in the hotel at the time, and who owned Perhaps," she said, "he'll take you for a run.

Nothing more passed, but later in the evening when she went into the Commevidence, and told the Court his whole cial Room he saw Roos in conversation with this gentleman. till that moment, Roos had kept aloof from everybody.

Up

Early next morning a telegram arrived for Mr. Rous. Part of it ran-

BOOK NO MORE ORDERS,'

Not so Yanssen. He turned King's

connection with Roos. Produced in evid ence against him, among other things, WAB a cast containing numerous packets of Bird's custard powder. Ench packet contained salepetes, which, when asso- ciated with certain chemicals, becomes a high explosive.

Shoes, Serge, Hate, Watches, Typewriters, Leather, Gramaphones, Rags, Skates, 150 Dozen Pencils, and a long line of Sundries.

Truma --Cash on Delivery. Hongkong, April 5th, 1979

A. G. DA ROCHA, AUCTIONEER, SURVEYOR AND GENERAL BROKER.

Queen's Rond Central, Telephone No. 2832. HAVING been Favoured with instruc

from The Concerned will sell by Public Auction at his Sales Room on SATURDAY, April 12th, 1918, at 11 -

The well known Steam Imunod "KUNG HONG"

as she now lies in Hongkong Harbour.

Grous Tounge Net

Length Breadth Depth

17

106.31

07.87

114.7

21.3

9.6

GLO

all particulars may be, tro

Inspecting orders, conditions of sale and Auctioneer, or from Mr. P. W. GOLDRING

Hongkong, April 1st, 1919.

Bolicitor.

PUBLIO AUCTION.

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The Undersigned have received instruc tions from THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT SALT REVENUE DEPARTMENT to sell by Publio Anction,

OG FRIDAY,

their April 25th, 1819, at 11 A.M., at

Sales Rooma, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,

The Steam Vessel

KUNG CHING"

now OPEN after extensive repairs. Beading and Writing Rooms, Billiard Room (two tables), Restaurant, Concert Hall and Meeting Room.

Sleeping Accommodation-33 Cabins and 10 Beda in Dormitories

All men of the Mercantile Mariae, H.M Navy and Army are welcome to use th Institute

MANAGERESS

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INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED NOTICE TO CONSIGNEER FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG and SINGAPORE.

THE Steamship

"SUISANG" having arrived from the shove ports, Con (signees of Carge by her wes hereby informed that

Goods are being landed at their risk into the hasardons and/or extra hasardone Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, where and/or from the wharte delivery may be chained.

Goods not cleared by April 11th, at Noo will be subject to rant.

All broken, alsted and damaged packages tra to be laft in the Godoras, where they will be examined. Claims against the steamer must be presented within 10 days of arrival, other- wise they will not be cansguised.

No Fire Lumanos will be effected by na in sy one wanderer.

Bils of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE MATHESON & Co., LTD.,

General Managers.

Hongkong. April 4th, 1919.

1684

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEEN.

"INNAMINCKA" Arrived Hongkong on April 4th, 1019,

FROM BOMBAT AND STRAITS. Coodignes of Cargo by the above-nsmed veel are hereby informed that their goods are

as she now lies between Kowloon Farry Pier, being landed and placed ar THE RISK in the

and Holt's Wharf, Kowloon.

HULI Teak wood.

Length-120 feet.

Beam-18 feet.

Draft-8 fost 6 inches. ENGINES.-Two

Hoogkong and Kowloon Whirl and Godown Company's Godowns st Kowloon, where esch Consignment will be sorted out Mark br Mark ant delivery can be obtajusd as the Goods Are lauded.

Optional Goods will be rided here unless

803# of compound surface condensing engines, with cylinders instructions are given to the contrary before 114 in. by 22 in. by 14 in. stroke. Separate 8 hours. condensers

BOILER-One cylindrical, multitubular, marine type boiler. Leugth to feet 8 inches. marine type kontrolou

Working pressure 130 lbs. per square inch. Inspecting orders and further particulars may be had from the undersigned.

Terms: Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGE,

Auctioneers.

Hongkong, March 31st, 1919.

1550

Messrs. FRANK WATERHOUSE

& Co.'s

Goods not cleared within 8 days including date of arrival will be subject to rent

No Fire Insurance will be affected by us in any case whatever.

Damaged package must be left in the Go- dowos for samination by the fontigues, and the Company's Burrgyors, Mem. GODDARD and Dovozás, so 16 Am. na Móndars and THURSDAYS. All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognised, No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns

MACKINNON, HACKENZIE & CO., Agents,

P. & Q.-B. I. & "APOAR " CIRB. Hongkong, April 4th, 1919.

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PACIFIC PORTS THE

Trade & Service Bureau.

Tel. 696.

11, Ice House St.

7410

WAI KEE.

FLAG & SAILMAKER, So. 1, Des Yax Road Central, Top Moor, HONGKONG

Telephone No. 1883.

bered, and cried for merey. But his D. LECLERC'S

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PILLS FOR THE LIVER & SIDN STA

Again a telegram with a hidden mean- In the closing stages of his trial Yan. HALF A CENTURY_REPUTATION, ing.

Later that morning the chambermaidsen went on his knees, wept, and blub- weat is her mistress, and informed her guilt was so great that it was a hopeless that Mr. Hoos bad lost his telegram, and

Appert. was in a terrible rage about it. was a telegram of importance, and he had searched high and low for it with When his landlady saw him

out success.

about it be wag bighly excited.

It

The telegram, however, was found

behind a

The sentences of death of the Master 8py and his accomplice were confirmed, and on July 29th they were executed in

Tower.

after Ruos had gone out. The charcher DEAN INGE AND THE MASSES maid discovered it when she was making bis bed. It had been pillow, and had slipped down on to the mattress, where it lay. When it was restored to its owner after being duly read--he was quite profuse in big thanks, inquired where and how it was found, and seemed very much relieved.

owner,

Dean Inge, speaking on "The Kingdom of God in the World," at King's College, recently, said it was very difficult to say what messages the Churches had to-day It soomed that the dominant force at present in the young was an individualis tie demand that "everyone should be allowed to make the most of his or her

life, The Christian religion," he remark-

the narrow gate."

Therefore, all this

kind of clorical domagogy and democracy

PENINSULAR AND

ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION · CO.

STEAM FOR STRAITS CEYLON, BOMBAY, EGYPT, MEDITER RANEAN FORTS AND LONDON.

TAEQUOR BILLS OF LADING ISSUED FOR BATAVIA, AMERICAN, CONTINENTÁL, AND SOUTH AFRICAN PORTH. THE Homeward Mail Steamer

"DUNERA

carrying His Majesty's Mail, will be despatched from this port about APRIL 12TH, 1919, taking, Cargo for the above Forts. Passenger accommodation in the connecting vessel when available, secured before depar ture from Hongkong,

Silk and Valuable Cargo for Italy, France and London (ander arrangement) will be conveyed by this Steamer proceeding to the Bombay and there transhipped to on-carrying Steamer for Marecilles and London.

Parpols will be received at the Office until favaluable for diseases of these important args 3. the day before sailing. The contents Gravel, Pains the Back, Gout, Rheumativa, and value of all packages are required, Price Sa., leading Chemists, or post free. Da. Le For further particulars, sailing dates, etc., Cho M, O, HAVERSTONE Roan, NW apply to LONDON, ENGLAND. Dopote Paris, 12, Bur "MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO., CASTIGLIONE; New York, 90, Baseman STRET

Agenta, Toronto, LYMANs, LTD.; Australia, EJOT BROS,

P. & O. B. N. Co., Sydney and Brisbine; New ZEALAND DROH Co GD, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Welling tom: India, B. K. PAUL & Co, Calotia,

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Post Box 113,

22, Des Toux Road Central,

Hongkong, April 1st, 1910.

KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART

MAATSCHAPPY. -

(ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAVIA)

THE STEAMSHIP

THE

VAN

WAERWYCK"

was contrary to Christ's methods, and will be despatched on April 11th, to,

After breakfast the private motor-car turned up at the hotel entrance, and Roos entered it along with the obliging He was to see some of the coun-

***ed is not taught, but caught, as one try round about, and wished to go catches measles.from someone who has it." far as Beauly. When they got there be He did not believe that Christianity said ho would like to go on a bit further, would over be successful in winning the Dingwall is at the head of Cromarty manece as such, or that there would be. Firth, and the Firth, Rous believed, was very pretty, had often had warships in inconvenient erowd gathering round il. Would he care to go ba for as Cromarty Yes, he would, and it wo very kind of the friend to take him. He was enjoying himself immensely, So they motored from Dingwall round by Conon Bridge, through Frantosh, Reaolis, and so along the road skirting the Cromarty Firth

It was an interesting run, and, for the Master Spy, A

a fruitful one, for, Balblair Point, opposite Invergordon, was reached, the Firth opened out like a panorama. And what a sight!

he was absolutely convinced that it was

a treachery against His teaching

"I want to enggost," he said. "thes

SINGAPORE, PENANG AND BELAWAN "DELI,

of the Church can serve the Binte in theo This vessel offers excellent cabin-accommodation for salcon passengers.

the true way in which the Christianity difficult timea is not by butting in on

questions between employers, not by pro- olaiming that the Church is the friend of Boolaliste, and all that sort of thing. Wo have rather to proclaim that we be love in the now standard of values that Christ

"The State was not an: automatie maching into which one put fourpense and took out ninepenco. They ought rather to be glad if they put a Davide more then they took ou

At Invergordon Iny the floating docks and workalions, the oil-tanks wore vis Ible, and at anchor lay the battle eruiser squadron under Bir

Rave as.

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