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WAR TELEGRAMS,

(Continued from page 10)

FEATURES OF THE COMING BUDGET.

February 22, 12.20 p.m

IVULITERER" ALOXOLOR SHT

21 1916.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY

CORRESPONDENCE.

The opinions expressed by the correspondents are not receRK= arily those of the "Hongkong Telegranh"]

THE RACES AND AFTER:

DAIRY FARM NEWS.

SAUSAGES.

We invite you to inspect the variety of Sausages we have

WITH

ARROW" SHIRTS

STARCHED

STARCHED CUFFS ARE

(To the Editor of the Hongkong ALL READY FOR YOUR TABLE, Proper and Distinctly Refined.

Telegraph.)

Sir,-Now that the Races are The Daily Telegraph says signs are increasing that an importovar, it would be interesting to ant feature of the neas Bedget will be a further extension of the alicit replies to the following custozim tariff. The principal object will be to tax laturies, but a questions. First: Were the new schedule will be prepared with due regard to the Dominions. Races necessary; if so, why, and The Allies' arrangements were nearly complete for the formation if not, why were they held ? of a Standing Joint Committee to co-ordinate naval, military and Second: Could they have been aviation matters It was probable that Lord Derby would take made a sucoses without the extra charge of the Committee, of which the technical head would be inducement offered by sweep- aither General Henderson, Director-General of Military Aaronsotice stakes and lotteries? If not, is or Brigadier Trenchard, of the Royal Flying Corps. It was stated this a proper time to tempt that the Government thinks that for the purpose of the enforcement people to fritter away money on of the blockade of Germany it is desirable to lesre a single Minister pare and simple gambling when to co-ordinate the powers now held by the Foreign Office, Admiralty, there are so many more argent Board of Trade and other departments. Lord Robert Cecil it mentioned in this connection and it is expected a statement will be made in the House of Lorda to-day.

TURKS' LOSSES AT ERZERUM.

February 22, 5.00 p.m. According to a telegram from Renter's correspondent Petrograd, the Turkish loses at Eszerum totalled 40,000.

HOLLAND'S EXPENDITURE.

claims apoa the purses of the wealthy? Third: If a small boy who is caught running a toy "chemin de fer" is run in beture the Magistrate for illegality, why is an infinitely larger field for gam- bling thrown open toany one who chooses to pay for admission to the Race Club enclosure? Fourth: at If it be argued that the Bace Clab increased the percentage to be deducted from the sweeps and lotteries forthe purpose of making

February 22, 10.30 p.m. Beuter's correspondent at The Hague ways that bills have been introduced to raise 210 million flarins to cover extraordinary diture up to August 1 'next.

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OXFORD SAUSAGES. TOMATO

POLONY

BOLOGNE SAUSAGES, TONGUE

BLOOD

LIVER SAUSAGES, &c. &c., &c.

All made on our own premises by

our own European Expert.

SOME FACTS ABOUT COLOUR.

Professor Warren's Lecture at the Y.M.C.Ae

Professor Warren was respon-

PASSENGERS ARRIVED.

Per Lachow from Shanghai on ed Fotuary. Macfarlane Mr Mrs and Mist

PASSENGERS DEPARTED.

be Mr & Mrs

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Mr Douglas Me JC Hayashi, Me

Per & Hitachi Mara from Hongkong on 24th February.— Asks Mr

Murphy Miss.. Noda X- Oishi Mr Chicks. MeS Ombo K❤ S Quiet Me MJ' Rose Mr & Mrs Shimizu Mr Takeuchi Mr Tusson Ma J W Tchida Mr

a larger contribution than usual toʻisible for one of the most interest- War Fundsand charities, what was ing lectures given at the YMCA. the total amount of money which when, last night, he delivered a passed through its hands in order discourse on "Colour" to a fairly expansaction sound finsure? Fifth: with rapt attention to the many to achieve thia object, and was the grod attendance, who listened

If it be argued that, after all, new points disclosed by the lectur most of the money spent over the ex. The chair was occupied by the Races remains in circulation in Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C the Colony, what about the cost At the outset, the lecturer Dada. Mr of the large number of new ponies dwelt on the transmittance of light Jennison Me EG Meeting; and into whose hands space, to the earth, and compared Miyasaki Mrs imported from Shanghai for this from the sun through the ether, or foe Me bas all the money passed which the waves of light with those sent Modeen owners have spent in training out by wireless telegraphy ins

ANOTHER SHIPPING OUTRAGE.

February 22, 10.30 pm Renter's correspondent at Rio de Janeiro reports that the Lam port and Bolt steamer Tennyson has arrived at Marashso seriously damaged, owing to explosions in ber bankers. Three persons were lified. The explosions are said to be due to an infernal machine.

WARNED NOT TO TRAVEL.

February 22, 10.30 p.m Renter's correspondent at New York says that anonymous letters warn Americane booking on the liner Espagne not to embark, in view of Germany's determination to attack armed merchantmen

JAPAN'S HELP.

February 22, 10.30 p.m.

AN AVALANCHE IN THE AUSTRIAN TYROL,

their

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TO-DAY'S ADVERTISMENTS,”

NOTICE

ponies and bringing tallations. These, he continued, them to the past, with attained a velocity of about out taking into account what they 185,00 miles a second. Regard- may have since recouped by their ing the transparency of objeca, winnings ? Sixth: In view of the it was pointed out that ether waves appeale lately made by politicians could pass through even a brick and prominent financièrs in Eng-wall. The division of white light,

We have this day authorised land to all good citizens of the of which the rainbow was M. FRANK EWART JOSE- Empire to exercise the most rigid common example, was illustrated, LAND) to sign the rame of our economy, even to the extent of and also the combination of firm in Canton,

DONNELLY & WHYTE. self-denial of all but the absolute colour to produce white, Black, necessaries of life, is the expen-it was explained, is not a colour.

|Hongkong, 24th February, 1916. diture incurred over the Races The lecturer gave a striking

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NEW SHARES AND DEBENTURES,

REMINDER TO SHARE- HOLDERS."

Renter's correspondent at Faria says that the new Japanese (not forgetting the cost of enter-illustration which be entitled the THE HONGKONG & WHAM- Ambasador, Mr. Mateni, interviewed on his arrival at Marseilles, taining and of celebrating victor- "Nap Hand," taking a hand of said that all Japanese factories were working for the Russians. They ies) economically, industrially cards consisting of both black and had not yet reached their maximum, bat already they had furnished or ethically defensible? Finally, red. On looking at these through material of all sorts, which the Japanese liked to think had helded may the hope be expressed that a green glass all the cards any par the Allies to gain euccefn.

winners of large sums of money ed to be black. The effect of by the favour of fortune will not colour on human faces was not be satisfied to rely upon the per- the least interesting of the ex- centage already withheld from perimenta, some being very high- their winnings by the Jockey y diverting. In conclusion, Club for charitable purposes bas reference was made to three will give freely of that which has colour photography and printia g. cost them so little to e ra?

A hearty vote of thanks was Yours, eic,

accorded to Profesor. Warzen for his excalient lectare. Hongkong, February 24:b, 1916.

February 22, 10.30 pm A terrible avalanche in the mountains on the Austrian Tyrol engulfed a crowded shelter-hot. Fifty-five persons were killed, forty-nine injured, and thirty are missing.

ALPINISTS' FINE WORK.

February 23, 3.10 8. Beater's correspondent at Bome reports that the Italiaza successfully concluded their action initiated on the 9th inst. by capturing the mountainous Collo zone in Ougana district. Alpinista advancing over snowfields and through fog, reached the summit of Collo and the adjacent heights. They drove out the Austrians and repulsed counter attacks. Saber quently the Italiana extended their pocupation in the direction of Monte Cola

Cole Saddle,

INTER-PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE MEETS.

February 23, 13.0 .. Beuter's correspondent at Paris says that at the first meeting of the Anglot French Inter-Parliamentary Committee, MM. Desart and Choumer explained the work of the British and French fleets respectively. H. Guarnier discussed the mercantile marine problem, and Lord Balfour of Barleigh made a statement on maritime ques- tions generally.

A POPULAR MONARCH.

February 22, 7.25 p.m.

S. O, CRATES.

A BEAR IN COURT.

Cage too Small for it to Lie Down

A Chineas was before M... Hazeland this morning, charged with keeping a bear in such a state as to cause it needless auffer- ing at Causeway Bay resterday.

Evidence was given by Mr. Scali, of the Jockey Club stables, Causeway Bay, who said that yesterday, afternoon, as he was going back to the Races from tiffa, he saw the defendant and two coolies in the yard with the bear in a very small cage. I could not tara round and there were no drinking facilities. He thought the smallness of the cage

A telegram from Reuter's correspondent at Petrograd says that we cansing andering. the Tear paid a surprise visit to the Dams on its re-assembling. Bis His Worship then inspected Hajesty was given a warm ovation, the members repeatedly singing the eage, which had previously the National Anthem. The enthusiasm prevailed throughout His been brought into Court, with Majesty's stay and he again received an ovation on leaving.

the bear. It was eeen that the cage was so small that the animal could not even lie doar

THE BLOCKADE QUESTION.

February 22, 8.40 p.m.

Defendant, who said he had only had the bear given him & few days ago, was fined $10, or one month. His Worship order- Lord Lansdowne, speaking in the House of Lords, said the ed the animal to be accom- Government proposed to pat the whole of the blockade business in modated in a bigger cage ato. ca

arge of a single member of the Cabinet who would be entrusted With the co-ordination of matters in regard thereto.

A FIGHTING PARLIAMENTARIAN.

February 22, 10.30 pro ajor the Hon. J. C. Lyttelton has reigned his seat for

owing to his abecrption in duties at the Front.

Less Crime.

LANGKAT OUTPUT.

Messrs. Wright and Hornby advise us that the Langkat output for the current month is follows- February 1

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Total to 23rd inst. 4,209

Daily avenge

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Victoria Theatre.

NEW SHARES:

instant is the last day for:

Tuesday, the 29th February

(1) Payment for accepted;

share..

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SUMMER WEAR.

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MARCH 3RD.

THE SMARTEST OF FOOTWEAR,

ment of sharts by THE DISTILLERS COMPANY'S

absent stareholders.

After that date shares accepted and not paid for will be liable to forfeiture and the right to accept unaccepted shares will lapse. DEBENTURES:

Tuesday, the 29th February instant, is the last day for receiv ing applications for debentures.

R.M. DYER, Chief Manager, ka Hongkong, 24th February, 1916. KIPPON YUSEN KAISEA

From EUROPE, COLOMBO and "STRAITS. NOTICE TỰ CONSIGNEES.

THE Company's Steariship

"KITANO MARU,”

having arrived from the above ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf & Godown Com- pany's Godowns at Kowlo.1, where each consignment will be sortedontmark by markand deliv ery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed. ... .

Optional Goods will be carried on unless instructions are given to the contrary before NOON, TO-DAY.

Goods not cleared by the 2nd March, 1916, will be subject to rent.

Damaged packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignee's and the Co's representatives at an appointed hour on Tuesday & Friday All

Whilst there have been several The programme being provided claims must be presented CERES of larceny at the Police at the Victoria Theatre by the within ten days of the steamer's Court in connection with the Melbourne Comedy Company is arrival here, after which date Races it is satisfactory to know full of topical comicalities. The they cannot be recognised. No that the number of thefts report Sentry Boz, the Soldier and the the goods have left the Godowns.

claims will be admitted after Mid-ed to the polios during these three Maid being extremely funny,

NIEFON YUSEN KAISHA daye has been very much less To-night in the last performance than in former years..

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