1915-01-28 — Page 3

GENERAL NEWS,

Unable to Enforce Monroe Doctrine.

Washington, January 22.- Speaking in the House of Repre sentatives pesterday, Congress- man Augustus P. Gardner, of Massachusetts, asked the members what the United States could do in the event "that Japan made demande which America was forced to grant. "The Monroe ** would doctrine," he declared, not be respected and we would ..be unable to enforte it."-Cable

views American.

Irrigation Work in Manila. Commissioner Palms has in troduced into the Manila Assembly a bill to promote the construction of irrigation systems and authoriz ing the establishment of irrigation associations for co-operative work with the government in the este blishment of such works. The purpoan of the bill, saya the "Cable news American, is to encourage the agriculturists to help them. selves and to make it possible for them to do so. It will facilitate the construction of irrigation sys- tems in places where there are none and improve existing ones. To be Connected by Marriage.

The Houses of Perak and Sel- angor will again be joined matri monially, says the Singapore Fres

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 1915

NOTICE

THE VICTOR VICTROLA

BRINGS TO YOU AN INFINITE VARIETY OF ENTERTAINMENT

Call in and we will gladly demonstrate it to you.

EXCLUSIVE AGENTS

MOUTRIE'S.

"VIA CHINA,”

Company.

Prest. The contructing parties, War. Adventures of an Opera this time will be Tungku Bader, second son of H. H. the Saltan of Selangor, and Raja Emben, a daughter of the Reja Muda of Perak, The ceremony will tako place next month.

Man Does Best Work Between

FROM THE RUSSIAN PRESS.

Austrian Prisoners, ".

To!

Prepaid Advertisements

ONE CENT PER WORD

FOR EACH INSERTION..

TO LET

O LET.Flats in Humphreys Buildings and Nathan Road, Kowlcon.

Six roomed house in Minden Row, Kowloon,

Four roomed houses at Kow- loon,

a

Apply to.-

HUMPHREYS ESTATE &

FINANCE CO., LTD.

Alexandra Buildings The South-West portion of OLET.-Queen's Building.

the first floor, including Treasury on Ground floor, lately in 00- cupation of the German. Bank. Godown, No. 9. Ice House

Street.

Apply to:-

TO LET.

TO LETA furnished 4 roomed

Flat at the Poak, for six; months, Address" "M," care of

Hongkong Telegraph."

TO LET-Nice Flats

of

ROOMS, in Kowloon; Buit able for Europeans, Airy, in good: locality, Eleotrio Light. Water, Bathroom, Kitchen, Moderate rent, varying from $20 to $35.--- Rooms--Apply H. Telephone accommodation. Also

Ruttonjie, Royal George Hotel,

TO LET-Well-furnished Flat

in Humphrey's Buildinga, Kowloon, for six months. THE HONGKONG LAND IN-longer it desired.Write

„VESTMENT & AGENCY

Co., Ltd.

To,

O LET.-Houses in Clifton

Gardens, Conduit Road:

1 Hillside,.110 The Peak..

"A," of "Hongkong Telegraph."

TOLETTOR CREST,” No,

7, the Peak, furnished bunga-

Godowns, New Praya, Ken-low for one or two years from let

nedy Town.

Godowns, at Wanchai Road, Apply to:-.

THE HONGKONG LAND IN- VESTMENT & AGENCY

"Co., Ltd.

April, moderate rent.-Apply P. M. HODGSON, Courts of Justice.

L

اسی

G LET-No. 3 Lyeemoon

TO LET.-No: 59 The Peak (51 Villas Kowloon. Apply

to:

Cameron Villas)

"SPANISH DOMINIUAN BEACONSFIELD, Battery PROOURATION.

No. 19 Belilios Terraco. "KIRKENDOA" furnished, No. 122 Plantation Road, Peak,

No. 62 The Poak, (2 Cameron

Villas) Turnished.

"ROGATE Austin Road, From 1st February, Kowloon.

ROOMS suitable for offices on

In view of the many enquiries about Austrian prisoners in Rus-Path. is the Government announces Judging from the booking for

that in accordance with the ar- the plays which have been, and

rangement made between Russia are to be, porformed by the Italian and Austria, all enquiries about Opera Company, its appear.nce Austrian and German prisoners in Shanghai should be one of the in Rasais must be addressed to "Investigation has shown that big successes of a long tour, says the Central Bureau of Prisoners st Vieuns, which is in direct man's best, work has been done the N. China Daily News. The between 60 and 70 years of age," novelty of the performances and communication with the Petro- said President E. R. Bryan of the talent of the performers have Colgate University in an address met with full appreciation, the Sad Cenval Office of prisoners. before the Western division of large audiences being always

60 and 70:

+

1915.

Street. the first floor of No. 3 Duddell No. 7 "MOUNTAIN VIEW " Peak.

No. 2 DES VEUX VILLAS,

Peak (unfurnished).

No. 25 SHELLEY STREET.

541

Another Peace Canard. Another official communique the Oregon Teachers Association." sympathetically disposed to make deals with a report widely cir-51 The period of youth be considered large allowances for limitation calated among the Italian news- the most important, however, as of stage space and means of pro papers that there have been EILANDONAN" No. the foundation for future accom-duction, the chief dificulties with secret negotiatione batween Ger- Mount Kellett Road. 5 rooms, No. 1 Nathan Road, Kowloon plishment was laid then. "Six which the company has to co-many and Russia for the establish- unturnished from 1st March hundred of the most important tend. The company has been very ent of peace on the basis of a Acientiste, statesmen and old world cordially welcomed, not only for grant of Austrian territory to Ras-(No. 1 Fairview) from 1st Febru- famous men were selected," he is excellence, but for its timely is. This report is officially declarary. said, "and it was found that only appearance during a dull and un- ed to be absolutely without found Apply to five per cent. of them accomplish eventful theatrical season, a se ation; and it is added that the

LINSTEAD & DAVIS.

O LETA House in Knuts- To

ford Terrace. Apply to:- THE HONGKONG LAND IN- VESTMENT & AGENCY Co., Ltd.

TOLET-168, The Peak. "The Konnels." Apply to:- THE HONGKONG LAND IN- VESTMENT & AGENCY Co., Ltd."

156, Praya East-Apply Pro- TOLET-European house, No. perty Office, JARDINE, MATHESON &Co., Ltd.

WANTED,

or a voyage.~*~

FOR SALE. FOR SALE-20 Foot Teak Wood Boat fitted with 10 Apply "X.Y.Z. c/o "Hongkong H.P. Motor. Speed 6 to 7 knots.

Tolegraph."

N. LAZARUS

ed their world's work before the son in which people with a pass only negotiations possible will be TO LET-Upper Level. Large

furnished room with board WANTED.-Wireless Operat age of 40; 10 per cent. between sion for art have been compelled those for the unconditional ac. 40 and 50; 20 per cent, between to nourish their aesthetic aoule on ceptance by Germany of terms for one or two bachelors. Electric 50 and 60; 35 per cent. between picture-drains, to which doubtless formulated by the Allied Powers. light. Verandah. View of Har-Apply "SHIPPING," c/o Hong-

Apply kong Telegraph." easy torms, in & Strengthening the Dardanelles.bour,

"VIEW" 0/0 "Hongkong Tele- 60 and 70; 21 per cent. between not a few will return

It is reported (from Athens, 70 and 80; and 9 per cent. after chastened mood. For, a pleasing they had reached the age of 80." respite from sensational three- Jan. 7) that Turkey is horriedly graph.".

reels" they must acknowledge strengthening the defences of the TO LET-Offee 2nd Floor, No. their indebtedness to the war,

14 Pedder Street; also Large Dardanelles. San Stefano, Anti- Well Known in Hongkong. When M. Gonzalez and his gona, and Princes Island have Godown on Water Front, East Gol..A. G. Marrable, King's

JARDINE, MATHESON Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, company started on tour from been converted into fortresses, Point.-Apply Property Office,

idea of 8 visit under the direction of von der.

& Co., Ltd. late commanding the lat Battalion. Italy the

We WLS, if

sra Goltz Pasts, and 200,000 men King's Own Yorkshire Light In- to China fantry, recently at Singapore and, rightly informed, as far from have been transferred from Adri- be for that, at Hongkong, baabeen their minds es the idea of a great anople to the Bosphorus, where promoted temporarily to the rank European war. A toer in Russia most of the Tarkish troops from of brigadier general. Brigadier was planned, and was being very Thrace are concentrated. Enorm- General Marrable has served in successfully accomplished when ous supplies of coal have been the army for nearly thirty years, war broke out, the theatres were brought from Zunguldak. Troops and bas the Burmese Expedition, practically deserted, and the com- are being transported across the 1888-89 (medal with two clapa); pany found itself without patrons Black Sea to the Canossian theatre of war, the authorities preferring North-West Frontier Expedition, and unable to return to Italy. 1897-98 (severely wounded;

Some twenty members of the to take the risk of losing some medal with two olaapo); and the company decided to remain in transports rather than face the South African War, 1899-1902, Russia, and the rest agreed upon difficulties of the overland route to

adventurous journey to Earum. including the relief of Kimberley an (mentioned twice in despatches, Vladivostok in the hope of their promoted brevet-major, Queen's getting aboard a vessel bound for medal with four clasps and King's Italy via Suez. The possibilities paper representative (Paris, Jan, medal with two claspa), to his of the Far East as a field for 7) the Servian Minister M. Vestnich opera were not considered with confirmed the report that the any enthusiasm, if considered at Servisnarmy will operate in all, bat after well-supported per-, Hungary. Fighting in Bosnia. forminces at Vladivostok and Herzegovina will be avoided in Harbin, arrangements were made order to spare the Slav population of the Manila Assembly, asking for visiting Peking sad Tientsin, the distress of war, and a move that a law be passed authorising where again the company was will be made in the other direction them to recover the amount of the well received, and thus transition with the object of zobieving a bond given by them for the apto Shanghai was made easy, with specific purpose in the east of pearance of Vicente Sotto before a fair prospect of succes. The courts of justice, basing their On the journey Fouth, the com- application on the fact that be pany will call at Manila, Hong- returned some weeks ago to the king, and Singapore, and if Philippines, and voluntarily sur- results at these ports are equally rendered himself to the authorities. favourable, it is probable that the Eastern Times reports that the The petition has been ordered to manager of the company will Agricultural Experiment station

credit.

Vicente Sotto's Bond, Mecers, Miguel Bondoc and Flaviano Sanson have addressed a communication to the Speaker

Servian Move on Hungary, In an interview with a newB-

Austria.

Improvement of Cotton.

A Hangchow telegram to the

a special committee to be appoint consider plans for a new Far of Chekiang ban gathered speci

"The Oldest Established Opticians in the Far East, with the most up-to-date Apparatus.

OMANAGING PROPRIETOR

H. TOBIAS, F.I.O., F.S;M.C. (LOND.) THE ONLY BRITISH QUALIFIED. OPTICIAN-

TEL. 1292

IN HONGKONG.

ed by the Speaker.-Callenews Eastern tour, with a larger and mens of all the cotton seeds UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS,

American.

Bishop of Canton In the FM.S.

The Bt. Roy, Bishop of Canton arrived in Taiping on Thursday last, says the Singapore Free

more fully equipped company.

Prise of January 19. He was so-Op Account of Admiral Dewey."

Washington, January 22. companied by the Rev. Fether V.

M. Renard, Vicar of the Church Spain is not to send a warship

throughout the province to study Eastern Extension Australasia

how to improve the quality and also the manner of cultivating; but the districts of Huangyen, Heiangatan, Kiangahan, Teing- tien, Louing and Sanyang have not sent in their sample seeds and these districts have been ordered of St. John the Evangelist, Kuala through the Panama canal with to send them in within six Lumpur, and the Rev. Father H. the international fleet previous to months. Davelle, Vicar of the Church of the opening of the Panama-Pacific St. Mary, Ayer Salak, Malacca. Exposition. This decision has Father Davelle is & brother of been arrived at because of the the Rev. Father La Davelle, Voar fact that Admirel Dewey, the hero of the Church of the Assumption, of Manila Bay, ja to be in com-

Penang.

mand of the fleet.

you have lost your appetite one of the big variety of dainty dishes at the ALEXAN

DRA CAFE is sun ta temp you,

& China Telegraph Co. Buyer Mall, Tonbridge, Cheongwaing Chop Manwak Gilman's Bazaar, Penang. Fonglockyon, Darwin Herdeman, Bombay. Kitohoon Chop Chonwoh Wing- wokai, Kualaliple.

Kassim Kumchengles, Banda

kan,

Lalsang, Kampar, Limquimche Wanlay Haipkeng by Bt., Ilollo

Manshung Yeorang

Lovuka

Howoheng, Haiphong.

la D'AGUILAR STREET.

Ngohpohhin, Penang. Tangkangpoh, Singapore." W. B. ELWES, Superintendent.

Great Northern Telegraph

Company Ltd.

Tausinhuatt Kobe,

Chuenchong, Bhanghai.

Kienyuen oo Tongyusheng, Shanghai.

Kwongshing of Chunshun shing.Shanghai.

Willington Tongwoo, Kobe. Namsang Wohing Straet, Notianki. A

Milner Victoria Lee House Street, Uhanghalang m

GENDER. BLACK

Superintendent, Lengkong, Jau. 22nd, 1915

NOTICES.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

LAST FEW DAYS OF

STOCKTAKING SALE

CLOSES WEDNESDAY FEB. 3RD. FURTHER DEDUCTIONS.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co

A car that is seen on the streets and country roads as often as the Ford must be right or its very presence would kill it. Isn't this positiva proof that the Ford Is right when it outnumbers any other car-anywhere-three to one ? Over 550,000 now in use-have you yours?

Ford 5 Seater Touring Car..Méx. $1,500 Ford 2

Runabout..... Mex. $1,350 ALEX. ROSS & Co.,

Telophone 27,

4, DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL.

3

THICK CREAM.

JUST LIKE THE FINEST COUNTRY CREAM BUT IT HAS

NO PRESERVATIVES, NO IMPURITIES. 100% PURE.

MAKES THE DINNER BETTER. ENRICHES THE FRUITS, ICES AND SAUCES. AN ADDITION TO THE DIETARY FOR THE DELICATE, THE CHILDREN AND THE EPICURE,

MILKMAID BRAND,

IN 3 SIZES: SMALL, MEDIUM and LARGE. SOLD AT ALL STORES.

."

H.T.

COY THIS OUT AND POST TO MILKHAID, P.O. Box 134, HoNCKOKO

RULES FOR FREE TRIAL TINS. You may select any Reference Number. -it eaves a Nom de Plume-cut out the " adjoining plece and post it to. MILK- MAID, PO Box 351, Hongkong.

Each week twelve applicants will: be selected to receive a large size. tin of Thick Cream, free of charge.

Name...

Address

51.15.

My Raferen No.

BREWER & CO.

Pedder Street (Adjoining Hongkong Hotel Main Entrance)

Telephone No, 696.

COURT,

THE FRANCO-GERMAN WAR,

by Major General Sir F. Maurice, K.O.B. BRASSEY'S NAVAL ANNUAL 1914 MEMORIES OF THE KAISER'S

#14.70) -9.50

THE MONEY HUNT,

by Kinston Parkes

SEEDS OF PINE,

by Janey Cannek....

SLT

+1.75

THE WOMAN ALONE,

by Maris Harrison

LIF

4.00

THE SWINDLER,

OF MODERK

by Eškol M, Dell .........

1.75

4.00 THE BOOMERANG,

by. Katharine Bates... ITS

DAILY TELEGRAPH WAR HAP........ $1M

by Anne Topham...................

THE EVOLUTION

GERMANY,

by W. Harbutt Dawson

FRANCO-GERMAN-WAR,

by Field Marahal von Moltke 4.00

THE FIGHTING SPIRIT OF JAPAN,

by J. Hartingn map. - 5,50 | BARTHOLOMEW'S WAR MAP...

LETTS'S DIARIES 1915.

MAKE IT A HABIT---USE REGULARLY.

Perfect sanitation being so necessary for health, disinfection is imperative: Make a practice of using IZAL every day just s little, diluted with water-pouring it down drains, sinks and wo's and sprinkling it in dustbins or other harbours of filth. Get IZAL, bacause it positively kills disease germs, stops infection and instantly removes bad smells,

ZAL

IZAU

IZAL—the guaranteed disinfectant of unrivalled strength-is the pioneer modern high power germicide,

Officially adopted throughout the British Empire. Mixes equally well with salt, brackish Dopamine or fresh water.

Write for Free Booklels-Practical

Disinfection"

s and

Rules of Health."

One Callon of IZAL makes 400 gallons of efficient disinfecting fluid;

WHOLESALE AGENTS W. R. LOXLEY & CO.

YORK BUILDINGS.