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DIARY OF WAR,

(Continued from back of page 8). November 16. - Votos for

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1915.

six weeks, the Austro-Hungarian. war loan of $180,000,000 is only half-subsoribed.

Deo. 5-King George returns to London.

POST OFFICE.

Ships Letter Boxes..

SHIPPING NEWS.

ARRIVED.

WEATHER REPORT.

On the 7th at 10.55-The anticyclone hae weakened considerably and inoved eastward. It is now central over, the mos

Deo, 7.-German occupation of $225,000,000 and for a million Lodz announced. Servians every- more men passed by the House where repulse Austriane and take continuance of the War all outgoing cor- Ohldar, Norw, da: 1,10%, Nils Bjorth, 7th of Japan.

of Commons. Announced that H.M.S. Canopus is safe. German regiment annihilated south of Bixsobrote. Reported that Rus-

| 2,400 prisoners.

Dec. 8.-Allies make progress in Flanders, and a German ad-

1. It is hereby notified that during the respondence must be posted at the Glaner al Post Office or at any of its Branek Oficos.

ins-Swatow, dth' inst., Rios. T. & Oo.

The depression in the Pacific bas deepened. It has probably besome a 2. Ships' Officersare strictly forbidden Loksang. Br. as. 978, D. W, Ritchie, 7th typhoon. At 6a.m. this morning the con- inatHaiphong, dib Inst., Biostre was in about_latitude 25 N. and longitude 130" F., travelling north- eastward.

ta recaiva on board their vessels, any

gian Fleet leaves Helsingfors to Vance is now regarded as impos8" @errospondence from the Pablo,

J. M. & Co. Dalin Mara, Jap, a. 100, E. Murakanie, 7th instwatow, 6th iant. Gen. -0.8.x

Prosaure has increased slightly over Tongking, but decreased lightly along the south coast of China, over the Philip

ible. Losses of Germans in the give battle to the Germans.

battles before Lodz stated to be of November 17.-Prinos Wales leaves for the front. Mr. 100,000. Paris Bourse reopene. Lloyd George outlines financial/Ulness of the Kaiser annonpoed;pondence; all wach boxes fourd exposa Varg, Norw, m.z. 873, J. Jabsen, 7th Inat pines and Annam.

3.Shipmasters are not allowed to place er expose on board their vamale latter boxes for the purpose of collecting corres on board their vessels will be removed and December 9.-General Bayerereturned to the General Post Onion, proposals in House of Com-

Shipping Companies must not re- mone, including War Loan of meets tragio end in engagement

on the Vasl River, Announced osive from the Fubila for inclusion in $350,000,000,

that German cruisers Scharnhorst, their ships' Papers any but bous fide con- November 18-War Losa Geisensu and Leipzig wers sunk ignees' letters which should be left open. quoted from par to one-half per by British Squadron of Falkland for inspection when required. cent. premium. Japanese Amlands. Alies make marked bassador leaves Constantinople. British Third Division shelled Progress in Flandera; Dutch out of trenches, but, brilliantly papers assert that Allies con counter-attack and drive Germane template advance on Ostend and

Antwerp. back in disorder. German Fleet bombards Liban.

Kiu Hon, 5th inst., Ride & Gen- Obinode.

Chosen Maru, Jap. a. 1954, Nemoto, 6th Inst-Moll, Slat ali., Coal,-0.8. K

Moderate N. winds, may be expected" along the east coast of China and over the N. China Sea.

Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours Phu-yan, Tr. s. 1,257, Varains, 7th inst.unding at 10 am, to-day, 0,00 inches.

Salzon, Istinst. Rica. Bradley & Co.

their qutiloations to the Fort Office the 5. Shipping Companies should state is zast hour of departurs of their voels

crder that the public may have every Kulsang, Br. e. 1301, Bradley, 7th last. facility for posting at the General Poar

la

Odloo

Yokohama, 3rd inst. Gon-J. M, & Centrum

Pyrrhus, Br. L. 4,818. G.Redway, 6th inst Singapore, Lubinst., Gon.---B. *:.8.

FORECAST FOR THE 24 HOURS: ENDING AT NOON TO-MORROW.

Bangkok, 29th.ulto Rice.-B. &

B.

hood

District

MAII STEAMERS

THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO.

ENGLISH MAI

WILL despatch VESSELS to the Undermentioned PORTS on or

about the DATES named :***

For

Steamers

| LONDON via Usual】 Arcadia

Ports of call

SHANGHAI

Forecast.

fine.

6. Shipping Companies and Ships' OM- December 10,--Announced that

cars must send to the Post Office ALL November 19-Russiana pro alau sank off the Falklands, lettere posed by Bhips Omloers at the Chihil, Br... 1,857, R. Lloyd, 6th inst.1 Hongkong and Nalghbour moderato

German craiser Nurnberg was correspondence except bona fide consign- Des' posted in the Ships" Letter greasing in East Prussis and

Datoh papers report that ports from which they sailed, oranywhere Galicis, but advance guards in

Germans are becoming anxious en route to Hongkong. Poland retiring. Division of oversituation in western Flandera. Bussian Black Sea Fleet engages Announced that South African the Goeben and Breslau, which rebellion has practically ended disappear in mist after former is and has become affair for police badly hit.

November 20German attacks rather than military.

December 11. Allies still

Singapore, 30th ult, Gen.-G. Le & Co

7. The above regulations will not affect the licensed, private letter boxes cattled Benaldez, Br. a. 1.900. Mason, Tih Inst.

is belonging to or managed by the between Hongkong & Canton by the ver Hongkong Canton & Macao Steamboat

Company.

in Fiance and Belgium Jess continue to advance; La B38800 War risks are not covered by portal severe; now falling in Flandera.

and Vormelles captured. German oraiser Friedrich Karl strikes

Deaporato fighting betwe

registration or insurance.

THE PARCEL POST SERVICE TO FRANCE IS SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

DEPARTED.

anuary 6. Dalten Maru for Wel-hai-wel & Dairen Namsang for Calcutta via Singapore

Shikoku Maru for Keelung

Felching for Canton

Russians and Germans betwmine in the Baltic and sinks, the Vistula and the W...

Deo. 12.-Germans completely Russians attacking strong evacuate west bank of Yser canal. tions in Esat Pruesia.

Reported that Soissong Cathedral is destroyed by German artillery fire. La Bassee captured by the French, British Consal at Hodei- dab arrested by Tarkish gen- LETTER SYSTEM TO BRAZIL IS SUS- Taksang for Haiphong darmes in Italian Consulate.

Dec. 14.-Submarine B11 en- tera Dardanelles and blows up

4

S. Rickmers for Bwntow Cheongshing for Tientsin via Wel-bai-WO| THE PARCEL POST AND INSURED Tomashima Maru for Daizen

PENDED.

NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT AL-

Lianshing for Shanghai vin Swałow Wingmang for Shanghai vis Fooobów

CLEARANCES AT THE HARBOUR OFFICE.

November 21.-British Ad- miralty announces elaborate system of mine defence on east coast. Australis taking steps to send anlimited number of mon to the front. Russians inflict heavy losses on Austro-German forces between Üzenstochowa and Tarkish battleship Messoudiyeh. THOUGH EVERY POSSIBLE PRE- Cracow, Russians bombard Black Serviana re-enter Belgrade. CAUTION IS TAKEN TO SECURE Sea port of Khopa, doing great Dec. 15.-Oourt of Enquiry THE SAFETY OF ALLI OSTAL PAC- damage.

finds that explosion on E.M.S. KETS WHILST IN THE CUSTODY OF November 22.-Canada enlist-Bulwark was due to accidental THE POST OFFICE THE FOSTMAS- ing an additional 50,000 men, ignition of ammunition on board. TER GENERAL CANNOT GIVE COM- bringing her forces under arme Dec. 16.-German cruisers shell | PENSATION FOR ANY LOSS OR DA. to 108,000. Lull still continues Soarborough, West Hartlepool and MAGE WHICH MAY BE DUE TO THE Glenfalloch for Singapore via Amoy in France and Belgium, save for Whitby, killing and injuring a ACT OF THE KING'S ENEMIES, UN. Ajax for Liverpool via Slumpore vigorous bombardment of Ypres cumber of civiliaus, Antoanood TIL FURTHER NOTICE NO LETTERS, by the Germans.

that B-rvians have taken altogeth- BOXES, OR FANCELS FOR BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CRETE OR MONTENEGRO er 60,000 "Austrian prisoners.

Dec. 17.-Turkey undertakes AND NO LETTERS, BOXES OR PAR.

Nov. 23.-German submarine U18 founders of the Scottish

January 6.

January 7.

Hongkong for Haiphong via Holbow Yingohow for Shanghai ---

Toyora Mara for Wakamatsu

coset sfter being rammed by to prosecute those responsible CELS FOR MALTA CAN BE ACCEPT. Laertes for Bangkok via Swatów British patrol boat. British for arrest of British Consul at ED FOR INSURANCE aviutera carry out successful

lodeidah. British Fleet bom-

flight to Zeppelin sheds at Fried-bards Turke concentrated in Gulf richshafen, doing serious damage. of Sarca. Announced that Egypt Nov. 24.-Announced that will benceforth constitute a Bri. Germanssuller heavy losses round:

tish Piores:orate.

The services to Gormany, Austria, and their Colonies, and to the Ottoman Em- piro are suspended.

Ypres, 1,200 dead being found Deo. 18.-Prince Hussein, un- before a trench. 500 yards long.cle of the Khedive, succeeds the Portuguese Congress authorises latter, with title of Saltan. Allies The Cordillero has been detained in Portugal to intervene in war at continue to progress in France Jaraa for repairs and no information re- any suitable moment, in accordand Flanders, taking enemy garding the maile transhipped to her from ance with terms of British Alliance.

trenches.

Dec. 20:-Rebel leader, Capt. Fourie, shot at Pretoria, after being court-martialled,

Nov. 25-Announced that two British battleships on Monday bombarded all points of military

Doo. 21.-Italy demands from significance at Zeebrugge. Hus Tarkey an explanation of the sians register successes against movement of 4,000 Arabs under

the Manchuria has yet been received.

MAILS CLOSE TO-MORROW.

| Sandaken—Per MAUSÁNG, 8th Jan, 11

B.III.

Germans, Austrians and Turks. Turkish and German officers Chinwangtao-Per ALBIANA, 8th Inst,,

Nov. 26.-Announced

that against Tripoli. Announced that

everything points to overthrow Kaiser has completely recovered

of German armies in Poland. from in iisposition and has left British battleship Bulwark blown for front. Further progress by the up at Shearness.

Allies in both theatres of war.

11a.m.

SATURDAY, 9th Jan.

illo, Ballas Cruz, Callao, &clos

Pyrrhus for Yokobama via Shanghal Haimun for Bwałow Hikosan Mara for Milke Shachsing for Shanghai vis Amoy Skerries for Moji

Fausang for Kobe ✯ Moji

PASSENGERS ARRIVED,

1 Burmosa Channel.

{'N, wluds.

strong.

Bonth coast of China be-) The anime tween E.K. and Lamooks as No. 1.

4 Bouth coast of China he-) NEwinds, tween H. and Hainan... moderate.

Chine Coast Moteorological Register.

Station

7th Jan, a.m.

Windr

Hour.

Barometer.

Zemperature.

Humidity.

D'tion.

Wostock 7a*

Nemuro 6.30.18

Hakodate

29.88 30.10

Forco.

Weather.

30.08 34 79 www 2 o

90.43 38

30.00 43

Capi, S. Baroham

To Ball On Remarka

noon

Freight 16th Jan.

cbout

Nubla

Cap. A. B. Garwood

17th Jan,

R.N.R.

Nankin

10a.m.

Penang, Colombo, Capt, G, Manley

20th Jan,

L'DON vis 8'pora,

Port Said and

Marseil:08 zitaon

SHANGHAIY

MOJI KOBE Namur

"AND" "YOKO=[ Capt. A. Collyer HAMA

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Subject to alteration without notice.

& Pleage.

Freight

& P'sage

Freight

& P'eage

.about.

20th Febr

•& P'sage

All steamers are fitted with Wireless Telegraphy.

NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.

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SHIPPERS are informed that the P. & O. Company's Vessala are insured under The British Governmont National Insurance, Scheme and they can effoot War Risk Insurance on Individual shipments with The National Insurance Committee, London, through their representatives there.

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The production of a Marine Risk Policy is not immediately

necessary.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

E. A. Hewett,

P.&0.8. N. Co.'s office,

Hongkong, 6th Jan., 1915

Superintendent

PACIFIC MAIL S.S.CO.

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King.

Wuchow 94 Pakhol Por a.s. Daljin Maru from Swatow-Mr Hollow & Mrs ER Hughes.

Por Childer from: Bangkok Mrs Rossetti, Mesars Musso & Hevington"

Canadian

Aparri Manila Legaspi Iloilo Bhanghal and North China, Japan, via Moji, Victoria Bacolod & Heatile (Waabj-Per TAM-Cebu BA MARU, 12th fost, 10 am: Labuan

Philippine In-Por CHINHUA, 12th Jan.

CHOW, 12th Jan., 3 pm,

10008

MONGOLIA 27000 tona

KOREA 18000 ton

CHINA 10200 tons

MANCHURIA 7000

SIBERIA 1000 tona

NILE 1000 Lone'-

PERSIA 000 tons

Between Hong Hong, Manila, Shanghai, Nagasaki, Kobe, Yokohama,

Honolulu and San Francisco

"THE SUNSHINE CELT-The Most Comfortable Route to America and Europe

2)

1. F. Claxton, Director.

Nov. 27-Mr. Lloyd George Deo. 22.-British warshipa of Japan via Moji, Honolulu, Hile, Manzan-Shanghal & North China-Par KAN- Hongkong Observatory, Jan. 7. announces that the War Loan has Falklande capture to new H.A.L. been largely over-subscribed. Mr. boats which had been acting as Winston Churchill reviews the naval situation, in the House of supply ships to German Fleet.

& Iquique Per KIYO MARU, 9th Jan, 11 s.m1, -

KIANG, SchJan.,li min.

Announced that Lieut. Comdr. Holhow,Pakhoi & Haiphong-PerSUNG- Commons, Announced that Ger- Holbrook awarded. V.O. fcr man ebmarine sinks steamers Dardanelles exploit. Malachite and Primo near Havre,

Dec. 23.-Germans from Ger-

Nov. 28.-Russians rout Aus- man South-West Africa advance trians, taking 7,000 prisoners and against Angola in force. Portugal

Announced that German cruisers in Pacific have Preparing to intervene in war on

aide of Allies.

many guns.

Et left Chilian waters since the

WEDNESDAY, 13th Jan. Bwatow, Amay & Booohow-Per HAI Straits, Colombo, Sner Port Baid, Marscil. Ies, & United Kingdom --Per HIRANO M., 13th inst, 9 a.03.

CHING, 9th Jan. 2 p.m.

Shanghat & North China (Europe via Bibarla) -Per

* LIANGCHOW, 9th Jan. 4.p.m.

(Tientain-Pakow Service Shanghal Br. Deo. 24.-French Parliament P. O. Thursday 14th Jan.) -Engagement off Valparaiso, Morn-votes war credits exceeding shanghai & N. China-For ESANG, 9th ing Post's Petrograd correspond 341 millions sterling. German

2 Jan., 4 p.re.

ent saye balk of German army in seroplane dropa bomb on Dover, Shanghai & North China-Fer HANG Poland is irrevocably lost in the doing no damage.

best eventi

Deo, 25, British seaplanes,

Nov. 30-Announced that His oraicere, etc., att ok German Majesty the King has left for France on a visit to British warships off Carhaven, and novel engagement ensues, British Headquarters.

dropping bombs on points of Swato Dec. 1-Russians capture Austrian positions defending the military significance, Russians Swatow,

rout Germans and Austrians, and

passes to the Carpathians, An Allies continue to do well in nounced that Russians during the Flanders and in France, first half of November took

50,000 Austrian prisonera.

Deo. 2-Prince of Wales' Fand totals £4,000,000. King George and President Poincore visit British forces. Germany apologises to Portugalfor invasion of Angolsta

Deo 3 Beported

that!

SILIMPOPON COAL, BUNKERS

can be suppiled at cheap rate:

an airman drops bomba on Krupp SANDAKANKA

factory at Essen, Australian and New Zealand contingents dieems

BANG, 9th Jan., 4 p.m.

BUNDAY, 10th Jan.

Per HAIMUN, 10th Jan.0 a.m. Amoy & Lama-Por DALJIN

'MARU, 10th Jan., 9am.

MONDAY, 11th Jave Swatow, Amoy & Focalow-Per HAI-

YANG, 11th Jan. 1 p.m Philippine InPer YUENSANG, 11th

Inst, 2 pan.

TUESDAY, 12th Jan. SEBATTIK Halphong & Pakhol--Per BINGAN, 12th (British North Borneo), At these ports steamers calling

bark in Egypt General De We-for bunker cost exclusively are captured."Belgrade coon pied by exempt from all shipping dues

Anatrians.

and charges,

Philippine Islan JAUSTI (via Nagasaki, Honolulu, Uniti ad States, & Cañada (via: Ban Francisco--Pèr UHINA, 12m

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Mail.

FRIDAY 15th Jan.

1 Barometer, roduced to 38 degreen- Fahrenhelt on the level of the sea in in- ches, tonths and hundredths.

* Temperature, in the shade, in degrees | Fahrenheit.

3 Humidity, in percentage of saturation, the Humidity of air saturated with mola ture being 100,-

4 Direction of Wind, to two pointe.

Philipptas Islands, Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, VIR Port Darwin&New Guinea, via Thuesday, Is Per CHANG- SHA, 15th Janı, 11 ajthitta State of Weather, b blue sky, o do Philippine La Australia, Tas-tached eload, d'drimling rain, ffog, 8 mania, New Zealand and Now gloomy, h hall, 1 lightning, o overcars, p Gulcea via Thursday Ja, - passing showers, q #qually, s rain, s'anOW, Per NIKKO M., 15th inst., 11 t thunder, visibility; w dew wet.

0 Rain In innħor, tenthis and hundredthe

5 Force of Wind, according to Beaufort Bonin.

Swatow, Amoy & Fooohow-Per HAI.

TAN, 15th Jan 1 pm.

SATURDAY, 16th Jan,

Boglish

Mall,:

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Straits, Barmah, Ceylon, Ads- laide, Western Australia, In- „Aden, Egypt, and Europe Late Letters 10.30 a.m. to 11.

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METEOROLOGICAL.

Barometer Temperature Humidity Wind Direc

Weath

TUESDAY, 19th Jan. Fhilippine Is Per TAMING, 19th Jan. 3 Bain

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Previous

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CHINA (vis Manila) Bailing TUESDAY,

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