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TEXT OF GERMAN ULTIMATUM.

WHAT BELGIUM WAS ASKED

TO PERMIT.

A Spirited Reply.

Brussels, Aug. 5.

The following is the text of the Note of August 2 by the German

THE HONGKONG TELE÷RAPH, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1914.

DANGOON SIKUS'

LOYALTY.

Support for the Ruj.

A meeting of the Sikh com- munity of Ranggon was held in

KAISER AND CZAR.

TEXT OF TELEGRAMS EXCHANGED.

the premises of the S'kh Temple objection to Phrase of the Czar's. in order to consider the present

Borlin, Aug. 4. political situation on August 18, at 5-30 p.m.

The text of the telograms Doctor Randhir Singh in open exchanged between the Kaiser Government to the Belgian ing the meeting delivered a stir, and the Czar are given in a The German Government has ring speech, dwelling upon the White Paper issued this evening. received authoritative informia state of affairs in Europe and The first telegram is quoted as tion according to which the appealed to Sikhs, young and old, follows: French forces have the intention to come forward and servo the

Government:

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Tho Kaiser to the Czar, Joly of marshing on the Meuse by King-Emperor with their might, 28: Givet and Namur. This informal to shape of money, men and I have learnt with the greatest tion leaves no doubt of Franco's moral support. He said that the concern of the impression which "Sikhs." They Austria-Haugary's action against Bogliah, were intention to march on Germany through Belgian territory. The were the chosen people referred Servia has made in your empira. Imperial Gorman

to by their 9th Guru,Tog Bahadar, The unscrupulous agitation which Government and hence they Word fleir had beeu fostored in Sorvia for cannot but fear that Belgium brothors, and the Sikhs should years has led to the detestable notwithstanding her desires, will

shed their own blood "freely in orime of which the Archduke not be in a position to repulse

without assistance an advance of the French, Ín so

great a development this fact is sufficient proof of a threat directed against Germany. It is the imperious duty of self-preservation for Germany to prevent the attack

by the enemy.

Jack unstained.

.

keeping the honour of the Union Ferdinand was the victim. The spirit in which the Savions Ho was followed by Mr. Ugra murderad their own King and Sen, Superintendent of the Office Queen is still alive in that country. of the Deputy Luspector General You will no doubt agree with me. of Military Police. He reminded that we too, you and I, as well as the audience of the pre-British all Sovereigns, have a common period in Indian History and said interest in iosisting that all those The German Government will that those living now in peace and who are morally responsible for deeply regret if Belgium regarde prosperity, could not realise what the horrible crime should receive as an act of hostility against or British government meant for the punishment they deserve.

them, History reminded them

On the other huud, I'by no the fact that the measures of the that at one time the men and means ignore the difficulty which enemies of Germany obligo it to

you and your Government met violate Belgian territory, With Women of India were sold like

dumb driven cattle for Ro, in resisting the pressure of public the view of dissipatingalf doubts, head in the bazaar of hazi. opinion. Remembering the strong They were to serve the Kingties of cordial friendship which Emperor at the present critical have for an long united us I am Germany will not contemplate no bearing three objects in using all my influence to induce any act of hostility tigainst Bol-mind: (1) to show their gratitude Austria-Hungary to weak a frank gium. If Belgium consents, infor what England had done for and satisfactory understanding the war which is beginning, to India during the lust 150 yours. with Ruwis. I confidently hope adopt an attitude of benevolent (2) To preserve themselves or that you will support my effort neutrality towards Germany, the this they could not do with to remove all the difficulties that German Government on its part out England. If the English may yet arise.

woro withdrawn Your very sincere and devot- undertakes, when peace is restor-Govi ramont ed, to guarantee the kingdom and from India today, it would presented friend and cousin, William." its possessione in their entirety. acne like a menagerio with

the German Government makes. the following declaration:

No Hostility Intended.

Germany undertakes under the above-mentioned conditions, to evacuate Belgian territory as soon as peace is concluded..

the gates aliat and "the wild

"A Mean War."

To this the Czar replied on beasts let loose, and annechiem July 29: inconceivable. (3 To help the

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"I am glad that you are back right. The Government was on in Gormany at this grave moment. urgently ask you to assist me. If Belgium observes a friendly the side of "Righteousners" and

to (Sapskri motto A mean war has been declared attitude, Germany is ready in arcording agreement with the authorities of Thatta Dharme Thata Jai where upon a weak country. The iu the Belgian Government to buy there was righteousness there was dignation, which I share to the for cash all that will be necessary victory) they vero sure of success. full, is in Ruesis onormous. «

Subadar Major Pal Singh. R. "I can foreses that I eball 'soon for her troops and to pay an indemaity for damage caused in B. spoke in Punjabi. Ile de-be unable to resist the prossuro

Ho Fak, a ship's cook, unem-side opposite the Taikoo Sugar these Musical Notes Delgium.

manded from Government any which is being brought upon me,ployed, residing on the first floor Refinery. Evidence was given to the effect that the" woman was Fu-tau village, If Belgium adopts a hostile work which the Government wore and shall be compelled to take of 14, Nga

caught cutting the grass on attitude against the German pleased to give and the Sikhs measures which will lead to owloon City, reports that at troops, and especially puts dif- would show to them that no other war.

avert 11.45 on the 15th. inst., whilst a Government plantation, by calamity such UN. ficaltion in the way of their nation was more loyal than they. In

Ansleep in his bad, he was wakened a forestry employee; but it! advance by opposing it with the adviest the audience to refrain European war would be, I ask by some person breaking open a was pointed out by the poliot fortifications on the Mouso, or by from talking, which might cause you in the name of our old friend- door. He and his wife got up from the information which ho the destruction of roads, railways, excitomcat, and to help the Go-ship to do everything possible to and saw five men on the floor. bad given to them that morning. tunnels, or other worke, Germany vernment in private and public prevent your ally from proceed. They closed the bedroom door

The woman said that she was wife placed her back to the door, and, on the Police stating that any undertaking: with the king-nary Department, and Bardar Dat I have received your tologram and she was stabbed in the back they and received a letter from the authorities requesting that dom, but will leave the final re Singh followed, and made very and share your desire for the twice by some sharp instrument, they allow this to be done, the

At the which was forced through the defendant was discharged. galation of the rolutions between stirring appeals; Sardar Bhagwan maintenance of peace. the two States to the decision of said the Sikhs and Loyalty to some time, as I told you in my opening of the door. The men

England were synonyms.

first telegram, I cannot regard forced the door open and entored, The German Government bas Aftor this the following resplu: Austria-Hungary's action as a land it was, then seen that one was war. Austrin-Hungary urmed with a revolver, one with a the justified hope that this event- tions were passed amid applause' moan' uality will not occur and that and with the Sikhs' war ery sad-knows from experience that dagger, and that one carried a the Belgian Government will take ng with Victory to the Em Servia's promises, au long as hemp bag. The occupant and the necessary ensures to prevent peror': Resolved that the Sikhs they remain only on paper, his wife were covered with the it from occurring. In that case (Kosdhari and Sabijdbari) of cannot altogether be relied upon, revolver and told to hand over all my view Austria-Hun- their money. The place was 'ran- the relations of friendship which Rangoon put themselves and In unite the two neighbouring Sintes all their resources at the disposal gary's action ought to be con- neked and jewellery, money, etc., will become still closer and more of their beloved King Emperor sidored as an attempt to obtain to the value of $130.40 stolen. unconditionally, so that these may fuil guarantes that Servid's pro- The robbers spoke the Hakka durable.

bo utilise in any way the mises would also be translated dialect.

will be obliged to consider Bol with all their might and 18-ing too far.-(Signed) Nicholas." and opposed the entrance of

On July 20 the Kaiser again the robbare. In doing so, his cutting grass on military ground;

an enemy.

In that sources.

gium 8 case Germany will not outer into

arms.

Belgium's Reply.

"

Sardar Bhagwan Singh, Vetori-telegraphed :

Belgium in its reply stated: authorities may deam proper. into action. In this view I am The woman has been sent to "The Noto has caused the They further hope they will be soufirmed by the declaration of the hospital to have the stab King and his Government a pro-allowed to show their devotion the Austrian Cabinet that Austria-wounds treated. found and painful astonishment. to the Throne in any practical Hungary is seeking no territorial The intentions which it attributes form, Itssolved that a War Relief coaqueat at the expense of Sex via.

to France are in contradiction to Fund be opened. Resolved that I therefore think that it iR

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