DIARY OF WAR.
Events that Brought It About.
1878.-Berlin Congress charges Austria-Hungary with the occupation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. 1885-Austria-Hungary savea Servia from destruction by Bulgaria
1908.-Tarif
war
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEUNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1944
dences of Australian loyalty. August 12-Belgiam reports |Bank of England rate 10 per that German advance guarde are cant. Germany declares war. falling back on main Army. First shots fired by Ramian Terrific cannonading heard from frontier patrol on Germana near Tongram Frostken; no casualties.
August 18, Belglans: bold August 2-British cabinet their own in first engagement in meets and adjourns till evening. the open at Have Beilich Cossacks invade Germany near Admiralty announose that it is Biala. -- Germans.invade France gonildent of its ability to keep near Olrey. Germans enter the trade routes openze - Grat razemburg. Germany promises Britain and Anatris "at war.
Belgisus victorious in fight with | between ademnity to Luxemburg."
August. 3.-French papers Germans at Haelen, German Beef Austria-Hungary And state Britain will intervene with lossed being threeealths of those
Expeditionary Force. German engaged French defeat Ger 1008-Annexation of Bosnia anderniser reported to be bombardmans in a battle along the River
Herzegovina by Austria-
og Liban. Severe fighting on Orbeln, regiment of Dragoons Hungary
River Drin between. Servians and annihilated." Concerted attack 1912-Serbo-Bulgarian Alliance Austrians. Patriotic scenes along, Berrian frontier by 400,000
with a clanse sgainst outside Buckingham Palace. Austrians faile Austria
Wales decides to raise mounted August 14 British Fleet 1913.-bervia thrown back from
regiment for service abroad. gradually circumscribing sotion France protests bgainst Gran of German Fleet in the Far East. acts of war. Russian Fleet driven Earl Roberts, appointed to com into Gulf of Finland by Germans. mand Overseas Forces. Liege British Mediterranean Flest clears still intact. Belgium.asks France for action. Martial law at Malta. to accommodate 2,000 German Sir Edward Grey's speech in prisoners. Transportation of Parliament,
French troops to Belgium com-
Servia.
the Adriatic in favour of an independent Albanis. 1914. Jane 28. Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Consort Sassaainated by a Servian student at Barajevo.
June 30.-Anti-Servian De
monstrations in Vienna and Travnik,
July 1.-Martial law dealared throughout Bosnia and Herze
Jaly 3-Serving tri-colour burned in the neighbourhood of the Servian Legation in Vienna.
The
of tone.
semi-official
August 4.-German ultima plate whole force ready toadvance. tums to Belgium. Reported Belgians drive enemy eastward'; Anglo-German naval battle. Earl no German cavalry between Has Kitchener sails, but is recalled. eelt and Ramillies. Reported War declared between Britain that German cruisers Gosben and and Germany.
Breslan have been purchased by August 5.-Germana invade Turkey, Belgium. Japan to take measures August 16.-French troops Pester to 'discharge Trosty obligations | enter Belgium at Charleroi Lloyd warns Belgrade of the to Britain. Germans violate Datch Bavarian Army Corps defeated by necessity of an immediate ohange territory at Tilboarg. Russian French at Avricourt and Cirey. and German troops in contact on Cannonade heard at Tirlemont; July 9-The Local Anaeider frontier. Reported that French believed to be beginning of the (Berlin) says if responsibility for detachment captures German great battle. Germans endeavour the murders is brought home to oruisers Goeben and Breslauz and ing to envelop extreme left of Servians, Austria will have the sinks the Panther. Germans Allied Forces. Russiana viotorious support of the civilised world, reported to have violated neu- on the Dniester Fourth Austrian especially Germany, in demand. ing justice from Belgrade. The rality of Switzerland. Bombard- Infantry and First Cavalry Re
ment of Liege begun by Germans. giments sonihilated. same day the Temps correspondent Sir John French gasetted Inspec- at Belgrade states Austrian troops are concentrating on frontier.
July 23-Austro-Hungarian Note delivered to Servia demand-
Board inde
August 16.-Frenob forces tor General of British. Forces; drive German Army Corps from
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OFFICIAL MARKET PRICES.
longkong August 22, 1914.
BUTCHER MEAT.
Sirloin & Prime Out, Hoi Lung. Ps. Corned,-Bam Ngan Yuk... Roast,Shiu
Breast-Ngau Lam
Soup Tong Tule
Steak Ngau Yuk Pa
Sirloin Ngan Lan Sateagen,Ngan Chaung
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Head, Ngau Tau
Heart, Ngau Sum
Feet, Ngau Kark
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Bananas, fragrant, Canton,San Shing Heung Chiu
(brides), Macao,San; Houng Chin
Chestnuts Chinese Foong Lut
Carambola, Young The...
Coopaputs, Teh Tse
198
Lemons, Chins-Ning Moong
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Persimmons Large,Hang Chie
Fine-apples, lét quality, Foon Ti Faw Law each
2nd
Chung-tang Paw Law.
Plantain,-Tai Chan
Pluma Swatow, Hung Lai
Pamelo, Siam, Chim Lo Yau Shanghai,-Lo Kwat
Walnuts, Hop Tuo
100
FREE Green, Sang Hop Tuo
Water Halon,(Am.) Kom San Sai
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(China) Sai Kwa
Grapen,Bang Po Tai Tee
VEGETABLES, &c,'
Artichokes, Shanghai,-Sheung-hoi Ah Ohi
Ohenk
Beans, (French), Macao,-Oh Moon Pin Tau
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POULTRY.
preme commander of the Fleet.
Germans, fleeing ing suppression of Pan-Servisn ported to have been repulsed by fail to renob a bridge, fall down
August 6.-German troopa re before French attack at Dinant, Suet, Beef-Sang Ngau Yan
Mutton, Sang Yeung Yan... movement and punishment of Belgians in fighting near Liege. steep banks of the Meuse and are Veal,Ngan Chai Yuk accomplices in assassinations. Lord Kitchener's departure for drowned. Japan sends ultimatam
Sausages,-Ngau, Chai Chaung c Answer required by 6 p.m. same Egypt again cancelled. day.
to Germany demanding that Lard, Cha Yan Numerous German prizes Kiauchan be banded over to Jaly 24-Details of Note brought to British ports. Earl Japan, with a view to eventual published and proved unexpected Kitchener appointed Secretary restoration to Obina; answer ly severe, Semi-official Pester for War, Bank of England rate required by noon on August 28. Lloyd affirms that Germany will reduced to 8 per cent, Germans French Fleet: attacks Austrian Chicken, Rai Chai suffer no third party to intervene repulsed by Belgians, with 8,000 Fleet off Badas, sinking two Capons, Large, Small-Sia Kai between Austria and Servis. Casualties. Servian volunteers ironclade and setting fire to Daoka,Ap
Jaly 25.-Russian Cabinet cross the Save and plant flag on another.
Doves, Pan Kan ... meeta; announced that mobilias Austrian bank. Germany threat-
August 17 Big battle pro Eggs, Hen-Kai Tan tion proceeds forthwith
eus: Italy with war unless she ceeding at Schabatz; ramours of Fowls, Canton, Kai July 26.-Russian request for supports allies. H.M.S. Amphion a Servian victory. Kaiser leaves
Hainan-Hoi Nam Kai extension of time on Servis's sinks Carman mine-layer Koenigin Berlin for Mainz with Head Feese,Ngo behalf refused. Servia accepte Luise and later strikes mine and quarters Staff. French troops Pigeons, Canton,-Pak Kap sdae Austrian demanda and sinks herself, Uhlans enter advancing all along. Alsace
Hoihow,-Hoi How Pak Kup, "rejects ofkers. Martial law in Liege bat Belgians exterminate Lorraine. Russians enter Austria Turkeys, Cock-Phor Kai Kung Austria-Hungary, Servian capital them. House of Commons vote by upper course of the Bag and
Hen,
Na *** transferred to Kragujevaca. additional war credit of $100,000, Styr. French Fleet sweeps Adriatic Since Fighting Began. 000. Nineteen German warships as far as Cattaro. Officially July 27.-Soran
troops reported sunk or captured in announced that British Expadi. aboard Danube steamer fire on North Sea. Two German tionary Force asfely lands on Austrian troops; engagement cruisers reported sunk in French soil.
Barbel,-Ka Ya Basues. Bir Edward Grey an Atlantic, ridances his efforts to arrange
August 18.-Serviansront Bream,-Bin Yu
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Best Root,Hang Choi Taa Bitter Squash-Fa Kwa Brinjals, Green-Ching Yoan Red-Hung Kar
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Cabbage, Ohinese, com,-Kai Choy
Cabbage, Shanghai, Yeh Choi
Cane Shoots, bunch-Kau Shun
Carrots, Kami Shum
Celery, Chinese, Tong Kan Chai
Chillies Dried,-Gon Lat Chiu
Red, Hung Far Chiu Green-Ching Lat Chin
中仔肉
牛仔服
21
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350
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Cucumbers,Ching Kwa
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August 7.--German Cavalry Austrians near Schabatz, annihil Canton Fresh Water Fish, Hoi Bin Yu conference of Ambassadors. division rented by Belgians in sting three Regiments German Carp-Li Yak.
July 23.-Czar, addressing Luxemburg. Germany sake for Orown Prince reported wounded Catfish, Ohik Yu. Council of Ministare, declares: armistice; admite 25,000 men and in hospital. French troops Codiah,--Man Ya...
Wo have stood this are hors de combat.
making methodical sort of thing for seven and a
August 8-German Cavalry Alsace Lorraine.
Progrefe 72/Crabs,-Hai
Outtle FishHnk Yu... half years. This is Division crosses Mouse, but is trenching along Belgian battle Dab-Sa Hang Yo endugħi." Austria declares war practically annihilated by front: Belgian Royal Family and Daco, Wong Mei Lun... on Sarvia, Germany considers Belgians. Italy firmly refuses to Government move to Brussels. Dog Fiabil Tu Sa Sir Edward Grey's suggested fight. Bank of England rate King George issues message to Eala, Conger Hoi Mann conference has no prospect of reduced to 5 per cent. British the troops. Russians occupy
Fresh water,Tam Sin success.
seize South Togoland from Ger- Ave points on German territory. Eola, Yellow, Wong Sin July 20.-Austrians blockade
mans and French Enter North Desultory firing between British Frogs, Tien Kai Antivari. Panio in New York Togoland. British Government and German warships.
Garoupa,-Sok Pan....._... stock market. British Consols accepte Australia's offer of 20,000 August 10.-Fierce battle pro Gudgeon,-Pak Kap Ya H drop to 69. Mr. Asquith an-men. French troops enter Alsace-ceeding between Belgians and Harrings, Teo Faks. nounces that the situation is one Lorraine. of "extreme gravity." Servians
Germans along an extended front. Halibut, Cheung Kwan Kup August 9.-Germans evacuate Liege forta etil intact. Servisne Labrus, Wong la la.... destroy bridge. at Semlin. Luxemburg owing to French viotorious in fight with 80,000 Loach, WaYu... Austrians bombard
Servian advance. Japan issues ultimatum Austrians Germans repulsed in Lobsters-Long Es positions, compelling evacuation. to Germany. German submarine again attempting to cross the Mackerel, Chi Zu.. Two. Servian steamers captured: scak by British warship House near Dinant. Unrest re- Monk Fink Mong German troopa move in response Reported that Japan has issued ported in Bosnia and Herze Mullet, Chal Yo to Russian advance towards ultimatum against Germany.govina. Russian cavalry rout Aus Oysters-Sang Hoo
Bar Kitchener appeals for trians in a five hours engagement Parrotfish Kai Kung Yu July 30-British First Fleet 100,000 men. Russiang enter on the Gorodók Kuzminline: Ger Parch,Taa Loo leaves Portland under sealed Austrian territory near the orders. Belgrade in Hames. valley of Styrek me to and pillagingrailway station. Plafon-Pan Yu
mans re-Attack Diest, bombarding Pike,—-Fa Paw Poong:- Artillery duel between Servians August: 10.--Austrian cruisera and Austrians five miles down bombard Antivari. Huptare in cabinet said to favour interven. Pomfret, White, Pak Cho
August 20. Majority of Italian Pomfret, Black-Hak Chong river from Belgrade. Boms Rale Franco-Austrian relations offici- tion on the side of the Triple Prawns, Ming H... .. Amending Bill postponed; Britain ally announvéd
Entente. Russians occupy Gam- Ray-Pai Pa da prosents a "united front." Russian
August 11 Commonwealth binnen, capturing twelve guns Book Finh, Sek Ka mobilination in 52 Governments. Navy transferred to Admiralty fill and many prisoners. German Bosch 4.000 000 men placed on war war ends, Annonnoed that there forces ordes; the Meuse between Shark footing
July 81-Germany také
are 8,000 German prisoners in Liege and Namur. French force almon Rus for explanation of her Belgiam. Reported that Germans reach Moarchingen, south-cast of Skatep mobilisation, Attack on Bel. desperately attacked Fort Sera Mets, French occupy Guebwiller, Shrimps, grade continues, Martial law 10g, Liege, but were repulsed. in Alsace, Russians enter East Snapper
Cerpenttock Mulhausen, in Prussia and occupy Løk, French Soles - In Germany. London: Stock Aloe, compelling small French reddoapy Malhausen at the point ench Exobange, closed • Bank of
fores to retire, French remain of the bayonet. Gormans occupy Turbos, Oho England rate 8 per cent masters in Upper Alance. Brussels.
Turtles, small, fresh. Bank Apt suspended Russiane
August 21-At request ! of destroy fallway bridge in Austria Austrian troops reported to have between Brazalows and Granitza, entered Alsace, Liege forta re: Caradim Government, Duke of New Zealand and Canada offer ported still intact. Imperial Connaught remains Governor-
Wirballon:
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Government to withdraw troop General ing the war. French |from South Africa.・・ Germans troo sva brilli
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Onions Bombay, Yeung Chong Tan
GreenBang Chang
Shanghai, Shang-hoi Chong Tau
Paraley,Kun Ohe
Green Pess,Ching Tau
Potatoes, Sweet,Fan Shu
400
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Japan,Yat Poon Shu Tas
American, Fa Ki Shu Tea
Foochow Foo-show Shu Tasi
Pumpkin,Tong Kwa
na Hadish-Hung Lo Pak Tesi
Rhubarb (Fresh), -Tai Wong
Sago - Too So
Shallots, Gon Chung Tau
Shinich. Tin Thời
Tomatoes-Fan Kar
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English Wenng Lo Pal
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The above prices are in accordance with the Government list
of maximum charges fized by Proclamation. The Proclamation also contained the following schedule of maximum retail prices:--- 1: Flour→→→
84.00
08
3.50
607
(s) Highest Grade, per bsg of 50 lb.,
par Ib.
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(b.) Second Grade. per bag of 50 lb.,
per lb.. Tinned Milk:--
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(a.) Sweetened Condensed Milk; per 1 lb. tin, b.) Unsweetened Condensed Milk, par 11b,
(o.) Sterilized Milk, per tin, (18 oz.),
d.) Eterilized Milk, per 1 litre tin,
(e) Eagle Brand, per 1 lb. tin, ... (f.) Skimmed Milk, per 1 lb. tin: 8. Sugar
Cabe, (in 8.lb. line), per tin, Refined Crystallized, per lb. Granulated, per lb,
Soft, No. 1 quality, per
4. Frozen Meat:--
$12
The Dairy Farm prices for frozen food and other stores published on 1st August, 1914, are the maxi, um retail prices for the articles enumerated in the price list of that date,
5. Market Produce:-(See above)
8. This prices of provisions imported from countries other than Chins (excosting those above enumerated) may not be raised more than 15 per cent, above the retall prices prevailing in the Colony
Foll
pin Larconsideration of the Idas sustained by dif
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