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Mrs.

Blackwater,

Hants, England.

will be much

obliged by Messrs. Watson

sending to her by post 10 BOT

TLES of their “COLD CURE."

She will be glad to have them

as soon as possible, as she is

to-day sending her last bottle

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January 31st, 1915.

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HONGKONG” TELEGRAPH SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 1915.

Plagiarism and “Thlaking Alike,

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DAY BY DAY

CO-OPERATION IS A SYSTEM BY WHICH LA LARGE NUMBER OF

The Weather. Lower level 8 am: Temp. 65;| clear.

At the Peak 8 a.m. Temp. 56 clear.

Count the Columas,

In this column yesterday we mentioned a quarrel which took place over the authorship of the words of a popular song. PEOPLE WORK TOGETHER IN OR- aid claim therato and DER THAT AN EQUALLY, LARGE sach man adhered to his own NUMBER OF OFFICIALS MAY IN- story. We are free to confess that TEROEPT THE PROFITA, we' bever heard ofs oase in which two men, stringers to each other, described an incident in ex actly the same wording, and it is extremely difficult to believe that the words of The R Bary" could have come to two individual braide.

Yesterday the Telegraph Coincidences on a smaller sale, published 34 columns of solid however cases wherein the plot reading matter. To-day there of a story, several consecutive will be 38 published. bars of masie, certain treatment in the painting of a particular subject, or even the wording of Siberian Mail-Closes per

poem have been repeated un- Shaobsing to-day at 2.30p.m.

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Wanted A Motor Ambulaaco.

The New Territory tiger incid- which ended so tragi- for the poor lud

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HONGKONG," SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1915.

CHINA AND JAPAN.

The Malls.

Closing prices :—

Cintors,-83574, salee." Unione, $840, Haleń. Yangtzea.-$235.: China Fires-$143. Steamboats.-821.

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China Suger$100, sellers. Rouba-$4, buyere.

Central Estateя,-$95. Fongkong Lectrice. -- Trame.-85 10, hayera.

The Dollar.

$41.

The rate of the dollar demand to-day is 1 10:1-16d.

Lan kat Output.

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Masers. Wright and Hornby advise us that the Longhat output for yesterday was 253 tons,

Summer Uniforms. Tenders are being used for the making up and supply of summeruniforme for the European and native R-venus Qfficari,”.

Authorised Architects,

NOTES ON THE CRISIS,

THE PRINZ BITEL'S HAUL

The Difficulties of Russia's Tank.

1890.

HONGKONG TWENTY-FIVA YEARS AGO.

(Compiled from the Hongkong Telegraph files for the week ending March 13, 1890)

The Dollar

The converted cruiser Prinsi Eitel Friedrich (well known in nongkong) has been busy in the March 13. role of pirate, having sunk a batch dollar on demand is $/£." of sight merchant ships of various

A Little Mixed.

THE TIGER'S VICTIM,

Funeral of P. C. Cloucher.

There would certainly bare been a crowd of extraordinary proportions at the Protestant Cemetery, last evening, at the burial of the late Police Constable Goucher, the second victim of the The rate of the igor, but for the very heavy rain which fell during the afternoon and evening. As it was, a good at nalities, including an Ameri- A New German Rifle,

number of Hongkong people wers March 7 The now rifle present, to pay their respects to can vessel. As a result of her adopted by the German infantry the memory of the unfortunate operations, however, she has been has a range of 3,800 metres. officer. The offio, which was about, and we imagine her compelled to disoldae her where-

covered with the Union Jack, was [roving career is now ended.

March 7 How is this for boras to the cemetery on a gun There can be no complaint against mixed metaphor ? wo man carriage. A strong body of police

That show the sinking of the British, French the ill wind that blows throngh atiended, the beavers being and Haseiau stoamera, ospecially the entire chain of evidence,' (Mr.supplied from deanaret's com since the passengers and orewe Brandt, st, the Suprime Comit, rades. The Rev. Mr. Griffiths were first taken off, but it would this morning.) be surprising if the United States were to say nothing regarding the China and Manila Steamship

Company, Ltd. ja destruction of the 8. Erge, for March 8. The angual meet which there can be no excuse ing of the shareholders in the whatever. It has to be admitted, China and Manila Steamship rintendent (Mr. 1. H. King), however, that it is rather strange Company, Ltd., was held at noon Capt. O, Hutchison (represent that, following this unfriendly day, at the cffice of Mosere, ing U. E, the Cvernor); Mr. E. act, the American authorities desell & Co., General Managers. D. C. Wolfe (Postmaster General) should be granting the Prinz Eutel M. W. H. Forbes presided, and and Chief Ixsporoz D. Gourlay Friedrich facilities to effect each Mosses. D. Gillies, J. H. Cox The wreaths, which were very repairs as will make her once. l. Potts, U. Tomes, Jorge numerous, represented all depart- again fit for tea. That seem very and U. Shewan, (Secretary) were ments of the Government service. like asking for more trouble.

Shot Her Bolt.

present. The Chairmen said that

the result of the year's work— Dividend of 16 per cent, and [$10,000 to Reserve--would be

officiated at the` burial sérvios. Among those present were the Captain Suerintendent of Police (Mr. C. Mol. Meesar), the Deputy Sperintendent (Mr. P. P. J. Woehouse), the Assistant Sup

Bat whether the marauder is considered a satisfacry one. heir Royal Highnesses, and 1 interned or not does not seem to The business of the Company am sure, should it be necessary to matter a great deal. The main continued good and he hoped they ask for an additional vote, it will fact is that we now know where would meet with no further scoid- be granted.”

1890.

SHARE REPORT.

The quotations which follow are from the Hongkong Telegraph for March 13, 1890,

who was buried yesterday, has The Government Gazette con- the vessel is, and if she dares to ente, such so that to the Diamante, of our readera tajng the list of architects auth-put her nose outside port she which caused a much greater loss reminded one that there is grave need in the orised to practise in Hongkong. may safely reckon on meeting through the time consumed over with a warm reception from eneo repairs than for the actual cost of Colony for motor ambulances. There are 46 names on the list. We are not going to take the

Food Prices.

warehips who may be trusted to the repairs themselves." responsibility of asserting that! The prices of food in Hongkong he not far outside the limits of this young constable's life could have again been revised. The territorial waters. The whole An Organ for the Masons,

March 10,-“ Wo understand have been saved had it been corrected liet appears on page 8. affair shows the difficulty which possible to bring him more Several increnees will be noticed, German warcraft have to contend that R. W. Bro. C. P. Chater, Christian Unton/ with in tracking down shipping. District Grand Master of Hong- speedily within range of proper medical attendance; though even The Rev. T. W. Pearce will They have no perts of their ona kong and Sath China, and W. that is thinkable. Bat it is quite speak at the meeting of the ic to which they can put. Conse-Bro. D. Gillies, D. G., Junior clear that many accidents happen, Hongkong Obristian Union, atquently they can never avise a Warden, have promised to pre- g. in the New Territory or in the Ying Wah College, on Monday ship--they must sink her. And sent a splendid organ to the Taikoo and Shaakinan district, next, the 15th inst. it 530 p.m.

when, as in this case, they add Masonic Ball." which are not inmediately treated New Motor Boat, three hundred souls to their oWD |

· The Candid Journalism of by a doctor, on account of Capt. D. A. Lukhmanoffe crew, the question of feeding

Twenty-five Years Ago. 5. the impossibility of rapid new motor boat Volunteer, de slone, apart from any other con March 10.So far 73 we are irenait for the patient signed by himself, is to be sideration, makes it necessary to aware, there is no wrath in the One knows, of course, that it laurched at Ab King's slipway put in somewhere. Though we rumour that Brandt has instituted is often possible for the mountain on Tuesday next, at 11 a.m.

may regret the loss of the vessels, proceedings against as for stating to go to Mahomet; for a earg qa Alice Memorial Hospital. we have at least the comforting that he deliberately perjured 10 travel swiftly by motor-car to The Hon. Treasurer f the assuranos that the Prinz Eitel himself in the recent libel case, the scene of the arcident; but how Aise Memorial and All listed has shot her bolt. ever careful and skilful improvised Hospitals begs to acknoy la ge dressing may be, it is not quite donations to the funds of the with thanks the following the same thing as the treatment which the sufferer would receive Hospitals Mrs. E. Marras Bio, Hard fighting is still going on The St. Patrick's Dance.

what we said was painfully true." in a hospital, where every useful 320; Hon. A. M. Thomson, 310; in the eastern theatre of war, Mrch, 12.-The annual St, seliera.

Vieira & Co., 10.

where the Russians have taken on Patrick's dance, WC &TG Cour-

accessory, from a bath to a bed or

'Russia's Great Task.

Damages can't be recovered in a libel suit when the statement ià true even if it is libellous. And

Hongkong and Shanghai Bank -180 per cent, premium, buyers. Union Insurance Society of Canton $100 per share,sellers.

China Traders' Insurance Com- pany--872 per share, buyers,

North China Insurance --Tla. 350 per share, bayers.

Canton Insurance Company Ltd.--$180 per share,

angtsze Insurance Association Tls. 00 per share. Hongkong Fire Insurance Com pany-8305 per share, or div

China Fire Insurance Company:

Hongkong and Whampoa Dook

an operating table, is to hand. Under the Unites Fessengers not wanting, of course, those who of the committee, will be held in

Chinese Passenger Ships. a new lease of energy. There are toously informed by the president-884 per share, er div., seller

Faised in the House of Commons, and each time the Secretary for snoes in nas at present are all that Foreign Affairs has given the same reply, or nearly. Yesterday even- they ought to be, in point of ing we published two London wires on the subject: one containing strength and handinesswhich, Sir Edward Grey's guarded reply to questions, and the other report according to some reports, they ing some words of Sir Frederick Pollock's which should certainly do not appear to be. bring hope and courage to the more faint-hearted of our friends.

Building Rollways,

had not witnessed it.”.

sellers.

China and Manila Steamship

| Company - $108 per share,

sellers,

sollars.

Most of our readers will agree that Act, His Excellency the Governor are always ready to find fault the City Hall on Monday next, Company-56 per cent. premium, Since we pablished a leading article on the above subject, over a well-equipped motor ambulance has declared that the duration of with the slowness of the Russian commencing at 9 p.m. a fortnight ago, we have seen nothing in Home wires or local news is a very real read; they may also the voyage of a Chinese passon-advance. But these individuale (Perhaps some of our older Hongkong, Canton and Macau to shake the conviction which we then expressed that the Chinese feel that, until the Colony is able are, to a very great extent, disquieting themselves in vain, and that toe jy this luxury, greater Ber abip from Amoy or from Swa- fail to take into account the con- readers can inform us as to the Steamboat Company-32 Japan is less likely to follow an ill-advised policy than the soare pains might be taken by those tow to any port in French Indcditions under which the battles when and the wherefore of the share, sellers

bins be deemed to eight daya, tam,

it has to be remembered that the dance.) Acting Director of Observatory. Russian Army is fighting over a

His Excellency the Governor front that is practically a thou- A Phenomedal Hallstorm has been pleased to appoint Mr. sand milea in extent. But the March 12. We are informed $135 per share, sellers,

Hongkong Gas Company- Charles Willism Jeffries to act as most serious factor of all is that by a gentleman from the Peak

Hongkong Hotel Compaay=" Director of the Royal Observatory, there is a great lack of strategic district that, about a quarter to $200 per share, sellers. during the absence on leave of railways and serviceable roade in nine this morning, a storm of As before, Bir Edward Grey spoke of his knowledge on the Novels at the Cinematograph.

Mr. Thomas Folkes Claxton or this theatre of operations. And, hail suddenly broke over the Hongkong Hotel Cora Bix per

cent. Debentures 8501: subject as being of a confidential, and therefore an incommunicable. One of the local cinematograph until further notice, with effect if what one rende is correct, it Tramway station, lasting about Indo-Chins &.N. Company-- nature; and, beyond that, all that he had to say concerned Britain's theatres has been screening a film from the 25th February, 1915, is owing to this fact that the three minutes. The stones were 15 per cent. dis, buyera. own commercial interests in this part of the world. Sir Frederick play founded on a novel by the February Weather." Russians are at present unable to phenomenally large, averaging Douglas Steamship Company Pollock went a few degrees further, virtually intimating what every popular Italian author, Gabriele Chservations made at the Royal maintain more than two million about an inch scross, by three- $63 per share, buyers. Britisher out here is very well assured of: that Germany has been D'Annunzio. The producers did Observatory during February men at the several fronts. These eighth thick. It was a night, Chins Sugar Refining Com making a determined attempt to sow enmity between Chins and not, perhaps, choose the health show that the mean average tem- forces, of course, would be rather our informant assured us that he pany Ltd.-3211 per share, Japan. Germany's singular method of reporting war news, and the test of his stories, but one has perature was 33.6.

ex divel strong force of imagination which her sons have evinced in describing to be thankful for small mercies in point reach 30. The highest inadequate for any real offensive. would not have believed if he

79, on the

Luzon Sugar Refining Com battles, defeate, or revolts which never had even the shadow of an ex- this world. It is an old grumble 10th, and the lowest 52.7, on the istence, scarcely encourage us to feel that she would resist the of ours that the firms which spend 12th. There were 82.6 hours of

To Entertain the Duke of

pany, Limited $70 per share, The Conanught

Gellers, fabulous temptation to make mischief between China and Britain, or say of such

kums on sunshine and 0.505-inch of rain,

Bat far behind the fighting Britain allies, Liars never had a fairer field for their energies cinematograph plays seem to while the average humidity was lines, so it is said, the Russians the Legislative Council this after- $105 per share, buyers.

Merah 12-As she meeting of Hongkong Ice Company for, where the bulk of the Chinese are onncerned, credulity knows consider feasibility the last point 81,

have massed between three and noon, His Excellency the Officer Hongkong Rope Manufactur no bounds. Thoes of our readers who remember the first Revolution worth atʼaching importance to. and the almost Indicrous attempts at a second, must also remember. Not ona in fifty of these alleged

four million men, well-equipped | Administering the Government ing Company, Ltd.-$100 per It is not fied that information that, on both occasione, the vernacular papers bubbled over with plays would convince a baby ora has been received from the Militar, who ginnot for the mo (Mr. F. Fleming) said:-I think share, sellers. the most impossible and outrageous stories; and that by far the coolie that the plot was tarp Authorities that gun practice ent be thrown into the scale it only right to state that I have Hongkong and Kowloon Whar! majority of Chinese readers believed these! Through her con- possible. Why ou earth the will be carried out sa audercation would prevent their being members of the Reception Com-share, sellers,

as the lack of means of communi- received information from some and Godown Company. — 883, nar. sulates in China, Germany: has, ever since the war began, gone manufacturers cannot produce On Monday, the 15th March fed. These reserves, however, mittee appointed to receive the Hongkong Dairy Farm Co. Ltd. steadily to work to goll the Obinere, and many of her missionaries more dramatised novels, or more From Mount Davis, in a scnih sre being used for the purpose of Duke and Duchess of Connaught $14 per share, sellers. have not been far behind the officials in this reputable occupation. photographic representations westerly direction, between the The result in that the next thought uppermost in the Chinese mind, of recognised playe,we hours of 11 am, and 2 pm. All building railways and making that the amount the Council was A. 8. Watson and Co., Ltd. after the firm conviction that Britain is already, to all intents, beater, cannot «un icratení, When janke, ships and other vessels are

ronde. The task is a colossal naked to vote-$12,000-will not $21 per share, sellers. is that Japan has made up her mind to annex Chios,

Victor Hugo's L Miser to keep clear of the ranges.

one, bat the numbers engaged on be quite sufficient to cover the Hongkong High Level Tram- the work are huge, and it is hop- expenses, I am in hopes that way Co., Ltd.-200 per cent. Of course such paltry inventions are not believed by the wiser ables" was shown in Hongkong, Cargo Regulations heade in the Peking Government, and we are quite prepared to people went by the hundred, and An Order made by the Govered that by the Spring the trans these will not exceed the vote by prem,, sellers scoops Bir F. Follock a suggestion that there is rather a likelihood of eat for hours, to watch it, and nor-in-Conseil under section 10 facilities will have been much Although I re- Hongkong Steam Laundry Co. scoret alliance than of hostilities between China and Japan; the fame thing happened when of the Certificates of Origin Tected to enable Raceis to amount will not be limited to the Green Island Cement Co. (old

suficiently developed and fer gret, for some reasone, that the Lid—125 per share, arbe though of such possibilities it is yet early days to talk. Seeing, how-- The Three Musketeers, **** The dianaco Mates:-The following ever, how extremely improbable it is that Yuan Shih Kai, for Let Days of Pompeii etc, were classes of goods, wares and mer field. In the circumstances there can assure you that, for the sake Green Island Cement Co. (new

nt least double her forces in the sum vated, at the same time I issue)-843 per share, buyers. instance, 'attachen importance to the fables floated in his country by screened. People will flook to chandise shall be exempt from the the Germans, we should think that the least be can de, and that see the morbidly sensational, one operation of the Certificates of can be no denying that the Cza's of a few hundred dollars, this isme)-85 per share, buyers. right speedily, in to tske in hand some of the native papers that are knows, but it is within the row- Origia Ordinance, 1915, until Armies are doing magnificently, Connoil indeed I may say this Hongkong Land

Gun Practice.

lending themelves to alarmiam. As webisted before, the Japanese or of the film-makers to go a long further orders Foodstuffs, other conditions are more favour way of loyalty should

andk when, winter has gone, and Osleny would not wish that any Co. Ld.-895 per shs

are for too shrewd to odmmit themselves to any final polioy without way towards curing them of this ber of all kinds (including pilar per agresent mome look taking counsel of Russia and Britain. They know, Brilichers do, foliy, (we had almost said vice) prop), strawboard wood palpa Thom Hing ahead in the know and as Obinese apparently do not, that the time for dividing spoil or without having to ander by a iron ore, granite, ice, tar, carbide

for embarking upon new political venturen is when-war is over, not falling off in the taklogestan while it is in progTREE. -

of oilcium,

most convincing fashion.

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Hongkong Electric Co 21:18 per share, Dom