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CANTON NEWS.

fatorestive,Items Concerning Coulter Activities.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

Ouaton, January 4. Laying Corner Stone of Y.M.C.A.

Building,

THE - HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1915

BUILDING REVELATIONS. GERMANY AND HER

THE BENCH AND THE

2. BUILDING AUTHORITY,

Probable Cause of House

Collapses.

PETROL SUPPLIES,

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The Cost of Bombardment. London, Dec, 22.-The damago at Harilepool is estimated at $150,000. Becraiting in the West Riding is particularly active.

At the Police Court, this The progress of the Canton Y.M.C.A. since its inception a few morning, Mr. J.R. Wood gave his to know that the vessel was "At the Royal Show to-day years ago has been very flattering. decision in the cue in which privately obartered during the Mr. George Faimer, the well- For many years past, Mr. The lack of a suitable building Lam Dore, a building can'r clor, third week in September for known ham and bacon durer of George Farmer, of Ballarat, has has, however, hampered the was summoned for using inferior prompt sailing to Copenhagen Eureka Street, Ballarat East, been a prominout priza-taker at activities of the Association to a lime mortar,

with 12,000 barr. Is of refined followed up his previous numer- the leating shows of the Com marked degron and it bas long His Worship said: I had con- cils," and under this charter theous and record breaking successes monwealth, and h's list of suc- boen seen that really entisfactory victed the defendant in this case sailed from New York on Sepat former shows in Melbourne cesses is now a very lengthy and work can never be done till a new of using lime mortar of an infer-tember 24th with the cargo as and Sydney by gaining first and meritorious one. At the Royal and convenient building is avail-ior quality on December 4, in the aforesaid. Again, parely as first and champion prizes for bourne to-day he was aga a to champion prizes for bacon and Show which was opened in Mel- able. In the first year of the construction of the walls of a new matter of knowledge for Mihams, thus pronouncing him the fore, securing Arst and Chinesa Republio a fund of building on Inland Lot No. desheim, the Polatad and the without doubt Champion of the champion prizes for bacon and $60,000 was raised to buy the site 1877, contrary to section 100, Caprivi left Philadelphia on Commonwealth."

first and champion for hams." for a new building and $16,000 of Ordinance 1, of 1903, The October 8th. Their oil eirgoss (gold) was subsoribed for build-sample of lime mortar concerned were classified as "refined pile," ing purposes by the Association in the summune, after the usual but it is generally recognised by în America, For some time, work test, broke at a tension averaging this time that " refined oils" now

LATE TELEGRAMS. has been in active progress on the nine and a half pounds. Lime making their way either to Don- steamer Daggry for Scandinavian foundation and on New Year's mortar which breaks at that ton mark, Norway, or Sweden are ports with 7,600 Larrels. In Treatment of Austrian Prisoners. Day at eleven o'clock in the foreston is not good lime mortar. motor spirit. -

Philadelphia the Swedish steamer Harbin, Deo. 30.-A telegram noon the corner stone was laid After convicting the cefendant, In An American View. Narwik was obartered for the from Nish atates that Alexander, with appropriate ceremonies, found a difficulty in deciding Lest Mr. Hildesheim should carrying of 23.000 barrels of Crown Prince of Survia, recently The Chairman was Mr. Lau what penalty to im pose. Evidence suggest that I am attempting to "refined," while from the same visited the imprisoned Austrian Kok-choi, Y.M.O.A. President, has been given that lime mortar make a point out of the fact that port at the end of October the officers, who said that they wers and among the distinguished which breaks at any tension some of these cargoes are of Norwegian steamers Brighton and well fod and were satisfied with visitors present were the British less than twenty-five pounds is refined oils as distinct from Balito were chartered, the former the treatment they were receiving sad American Consala, a re-not good mortar for substance motor spirit; I think the better to proceed "prompt" to Scandi- from the Servianmilitary authori presentative of Civil Governor Li work, but that the Building plan would be to repeat the words aviso ports with 6,000 barrale, ties. and Military Governor Lung, re-Authority does, in practice, con of the representative of the New and the latter steamer for the presentatives of all the Guilds, be fous (without taking legal pro-York 0, Paint, and Drug Resume ports with 5,000 barrels. sides members of the Association coedings, though not always with porter. In writing of the export Tas Norwegian steamer Roia- and subscribere, Addresses out judgment) lime mortar break of refined oils in the issue of beim was also speedily sent off to of congratulata were made bying at slightly over ten pounds. October 17th be says: "Charter Gothenburg with 10,500 barrels the Consula, the representatives of have therefore to take into engagements in the local trade and also considerably over half Germany's Food Supplies. the Governors, the President of account the following facts: (a) (New York) have been slow (dur million gallons of refined oils and Herbio, Dec. 30.-A lelegram the Y.M.O.A., co. A spirit of That the Building Authority is ing the wook), but ne booking motor spirit, and, as a matter of ranaived from Cupen bagen states harmony and goodwill prevailed accepting, under this Ordinance, of 23,000 barrels of refined fact, this vessel sailed from New that notices have been posted up throughout the meeting and the lime mortar which is below the from, Philadelphia to Scandinn. York on October 15th, while, se in conspicuous positions in all enthusiasm displayed by the standard of good mortar (viz. vian ports by a Swedish steamer, I have already mentioned, the Post Offices in Germany bogging friends and membera batokens twenty-five pounds tension); (b) October shipment, has been made. Caprivi and the Polatad cleared the population to preserve pro nothing but success

to the That in considering whether to There have been intimations that from Philadelphis some days visions in every way possible. Association.

institute prosecutions in this case, this transaction covers gasoline previously. On October 20th the Rumours are current that some American Lady Physician to the Building Authority has, in motor spirit) for re-shipment to Norwegian vessel Tappton left German merchants in Denmark

practice, adopted an arbitrary Germany."

New York with, 4,701 barrela, to purchased kerosene and patrol and: A few days ago the Civil Go-standard which the Ordinance Again, in the following week's be precise, for Aalborg, this con- attempted to transport them vernor received an official letter itself does not authorise (viz, ion issue of the paro publication, signment being entered on the bill across the frontier into Germany. from the Board of Foreign Affaire pounds); (c.) That with the pre-dated October 28th, he says: of lading na " motor spirit," while despite the export prohibition. requesting a pass for an American sent case, though the presscation" Additional charters have com on the following day the vessel The attempt was unsuccessful a lady doctor who wishes to visit has been instituted, and the rised 11,000 barrels of so called Grande left for Openbagen, her quads of the Danish Dragonus Canton. The request wae pre-mortar obtained, the Building refined by two Norwegian cargo differing somewhat from are rigi lly guarding the frontier

Christmas at the Front. ferred by the America Am. Authority is authorising the work steamers from Philadelphia to the chartering arrangements. She bassador at Peking. The lady's done with this mortar to remain Soandinavian ports at private carried 5,580 barrels of refined"

London, D20. 23, 12.53.p.m.-. name is given as Dr. Lee Tak and has not asked for an order terms, prompt shipment. Intims and over a quarter of a million There are indication tha Cori-t-

attention is called to have it demolished.. on, and

tions are still current that these gallons of gas oil. Smaller ship as at the front wil be merrier the necessity of insuring It appears to me unsatisfactory parcels may be gasoline for Germents by vessels such as Mr. Chan at home. For days special adequate protection for her upon that in theen circumstances a man consumption." In the same Hildesheim refers to are being staffa have been very busy sort her arrival: As soon as he receiv-heavy penalty should be imposed issue the subject, which is, not continuously made, but these are ing and despatching Britain's ed the communication, Governor on the defendant. On the other unnaturally, commanding great too paltry to be worthy of individ-mighty Chistmas box for ber Li detailed both toldiers and hand, the architecta received a attention in America, is dealt with ual mention, though there are auldiers. It consists chiefly of policemen for the purpose. warning that the morter in use on editorially as follows:

times when they may be quoted warm clothing, sweets, cakes, tinned milk and tobicos. Princes Private Issue of Bank Notes these works was unsatisfactory "Danish and Scandinavian in an endeavour to mislead,

Forbidden.

and the mortar has deteriorated parts are specially marked as the

The attitude of our Admiralty Some time ago $6,000 worth of in quality, instead of improving mediums for alleged subterfuge in regard to the large shipments, unsigned bank notes were found Since the warning was given shipments, and it is significant however, leaves nothing to be on board the s.8. Kwang Si and shall therefore impose a fine which that nearly all of the charters desired, and, shall I say as a cor sent by the Commissioner of will be a severe caution to the de-booked during the past few weeks roboration of Mr. Hildesheim's Customs, Mr. May, to the office fendint in this matter. The fine for New York or Philadelphia suggestion, they, too, will see of the Civil Governor. That is $50. official has recently issued an order authorising the Financial Commissioner to burn these notes

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Mary's fund for providing Christmas gifts for the troops t alled on Monday 8151,700. The oldiers are keenly anticinating. the terrymaking, and French cooka are learning to make plum pudding.

Mr. Seymour Hicka is taking

a company of leading artistes" to give a week's entertainments to soldiers on the lines of comman iration

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS,

shipment have been by Norwegian that, in future, not one of the carriers for Scandinavian poris, countries referred to will use any with the general specification of unfair means in this respect- 6.The office of the Commis-refined oil in barrels, which they will not have the chance. and requiring all inspection sioner of Punishments shall be designation has been freely con- The Threshold of a Petrol Famine officials to keep a stricter watch abolished.

in Germany. strued as gasoline, with the for such things in the fatore. It is 7.The uniforms to be used farther presumption that it has A word in conclusion. Each reported that there are twenty or by the members and officers of beeu intended for German con- passing week Germany's stock of more money exchangers in Chin the Obing family shall be chosen sumption. Even if the product motor spirit is dwindling. It Las Chow and Swatow who have been by the Central Government, were refined in the normally practically reached vanishing iesuing these illegal noten to the Inside their own grounde. they accepted sense, as illuminating point and the threshold of famine amount of about $2,000,000. may keep up their own cere oil, there would still be the bas now been arrived a. In her this day been admitted as a The practice must be stopped monies and be allowed to retain intimation that the unusually determination to secure come partner in our firm. forthwith for obvious reasons and their queues.if they wish.

heavy outlet by neutrol vessels to supplies Roumaris was looked to, it is with this end in view that

These regulations have been neutral porta by suspiciously and for several weeks quite sub- the order has been issued."

approved by the Legislative persistent shipments could not be Council.

associated with any other than Agriculture Experts.

service."

war

NOTICE

Mr. Garald George Wood has

LEIGH & ORANGE Hongkong, 1st January, 1915. PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP

COMPANY. FromSAN FRANCISCO, JAPAN PORTS and MANILA 8.3. CHINA

The above mentioned vessel having arrived consignees of car- so are hereby notified to send in their bills of lading for counter- signature and take immediato delivery from the company's gɔ- down at West Point. Cargo will be landed immediately at con-

igneos' risk, V

Cargo remaining undelivered Friday, Jan. 8th, 1915, at 5 p.m. will be subject to landing Monday, Jan. 11th, 1915, at 5 charges and if undelivered

stantial quantities were sent into Manchu Commission.

the theatre of war but now these President Yuan recently ap-

have been stopped. The outlook, pointed a commission consisting At the suggestion of the Agri Evidently, there are others who therefore, is as black as it possibly of Messre, Chui. Kai-kim, the cultural Experiment Station, the share the same views as I have could be for Germany, for with Minister of the Interior, and Board of Agriculture and Com already put forward in the no motor spirit supplies at band Chang Chung Cheung, the Minis-merce has announced that it will

Autocar, and I am very much in or on the way the vast army tor of Jurisprudence; to confer appoint several experts to visi doubt whether their fears will be of motor vehicles will be rendered with the members of the late the various sections of China appreciably allayed by such useless, whilst all aircraft must of Ching Dynasty. This commission for the purpose of making crumbs of comfort, as Mr. Dildes necessity remain in their hangars, bas completed its labours and addresece encouraging farmersheim is in the position to g val has reported a set of rules which and teaching them the proper Cargoes not to be Divulged. it offers is being fitted to pie use of farming toole, distributing Sinca suol importance now, vent recurrences of the late un-new seeds, investigating the de-attaches to refined oil shipments pleasantness. The

Buggested pradations of locuste, and in from America to north-west

Problem of the Wounded, A Times correpondent in the Jegulations are as follows

general, helping the cause along Europe, and seeing that too much North of Fracce reports that the 1 The Chings promise to give in any and every way possible information has evidently already respectful allegiance to the Re-This is certainly a step in the been given out regarding these wounded is to solve the question problem in the treatment of the public of Ubina and to do nothing right direction and should be barrelled oil movements, it has of the journey from the firing p.m. will be subject to both land- that they are pot in accord with poseant olgan. ( been decided that details of the line. An almost luxurious Britising and storage charges pages that shall give the impression provocative of much good to the

cargoes of vessels outward bound Abolition of the Salt Monopoly shall not be divulged. In the built train of steam-heated car No Fire Insurance whatever

In view of the fact that the salt

supply beef tea and soup con All chafed and otherwise dam- merchants in Canton have been present instance the curtain of risses, with 20 beds, kitchens that will be effected, making heavy purchases of salt mystery may be lifted so that wetantly, and n compect operating aged cargo will be examined at 3 Gifts to subordinates, thall and storing it away to hold for prevails in the export of the e re of the Austration field hospital at West Point on Jan. 9th, 1915, may see the activity that still theatre, is in use The success the above Company's godown consist of presents only, higher prices, Mr. Thng Ter, fined oila for north-west Europe, continues. It is now stationed at time w

the man recently appointed to Investigate this matter; has been and I do not intend to enumerate Wimereux, north of Boulogne, and unless accompanied by short The matter of protection consulting with the salt Commis-moi consignments as Mr the X-ray outfit is used for the delivery tote or list of exception for their temples and tomba shall | Bioner and they have agreed that desheim draws attention to operations, Another triumph of taked at the time of delivery to A few weeks ago the Norwe the hospitals at the front has been consignees and signed for and on the best way to obvists the trouble gian barque Grande was charter the defeat of typhoid, Bathing behalf of the Facilo Mail 9.8. Co. to handle salt at will without re- 6000 barrels (or nearly one and the organiss is to grant permission to all shops on to sail from New York with boxes are used for isolating cases, All claims must be filed on or strictiona

Grganisation is complete, before January 5th, 1915, other- of any kind. A pr thousand tona) of refined oils and most serious being treated in wise they will not be recognized. position with this end in View will probably be brought forward the same time

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