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The Hongkong Telegraph

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ight 1910, by the Proprietor.

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March 22, 1916,

~7172 日九十月二

TELEGRAMS.

CONDENSED.

DUTCH FOREIGN OFFICE DENIES SENDING SEVERE NOTE TO GERMANY. DUTCH MINISTERS HAVE CONFERRED WITH SHIPPING COMPANIES.. TWO DUTCH BOATS FROM JAVA AWAIT INSTRUCTIONS AT FALMOUTH.

HOLLAND AND GERMANY..

Ministers Confer with Shipping Companies.

-{Seater's Service ↳ The "Telegraph.”]

March 20, 10.00 patt According to Renter's correspondent at the Hague, the Foreign Office denies the statement of the Nieuws van den Dog that the Netherlands Government has sent a most severe Note to Germany regarding the Tabaatis, but five Ministers, including the Foreign Minister, conferred at noon to-day with the representatives of shipping Companies.

Awalting German Intentions.

March 20, 10 00 p.. Reuter's correspondent ät Amsterdam asya it is reported that the Botterdamsche Liard and the Nederland Companies are cop- sidering the suspension of their services till Germany's intentions are clan.fied.

Precautions.

March 20. 10 00 The Dutch steamers Prim der Nederlanden and Tambora, homeward bound from Java, have been ordered to wait instructions at Falmouth.

[In the event of telegrams arriving too late for insertion on this page they will be found on Page 8 or on Extra).

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

WEDNESDAY,

MARCH 22, 1916.

TELEGRAMS.

"CARDINAL MERCIER THREATENED.

[Renter's Service to The Telegrapă.”]

March 20, 3.30 p.m. General von Bissing, German Governor of Belgium, in a long, threatening letter against the political gatements is Cardinal Mercier's pastoral letter, saye it is quite inexcusable fee Cardinal Mercier to raise unjustified hopes regarding the issue of the war, and wars him that further political activity will be sternly prosecuted »

THREE STEAMERS SUNK.

March 20, 535 p.m. The steamers Port Dalbensie (British), and Langeli (Nor- wegian) have been sunk. Serea survivors from the former, and sixteen from the latter have been landed.

March 20, 8.45 pm. The Danish steamer Skodsborg has been sunk. Three were drowned.

MOTOR AMBULANCE BOATS FOR MESOPOTAMIA.

Marah 221915.

Tamperature 6 am. Humidity

61 2

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TELEGRAMS.

THE TURKS NEW. STAND.

(Beater's Service to the Telegraph."]

March 20, 635 p.m. According to Benter's correspondent at Petrograd, a communi- que sales-The Romans are 70 miles west of Ersaram The Torks, under German officers, are reported to be hastily entrenching Tens of thousands of along the fine Kiresin-Karachiosar-Tives. civilians have been impressed by the military for the work and guns are being brought from the Dardanelles. We captured two more guns in the district of Mamabatan.

NORWAY PURCHASES MOTOR SHIPS.

March 20, 535 p.m.” Reuter's correspondent at Copenhagen says thas Norway bas purchased three motor steamers from the East Asiato Company for half a million sterling.

DUTCH STEAMSHIP LINES TO. SUSPEND SERVICES.

March 20, 845 Pulle Renter's corresponden: at Amsterdam says the Dutch steamship The Red Cross Society has now 50 motor ambulance bosts for lines contemplate stopping their services, pending an announce Mesopotamia.

ment as to Germany's intentions.

OUR SPORTS LETTER.

March 20, 5.35 p.

PENANG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

Annual Meeting..

playing in our Amateur cham-to an end and is, moreover the pionship. But it was proved that simplest shot on the board. A se had ceased to "carry" before player, he says, can be several the age of 16, and he was given feet out in strength and yet with (From Our Own Correspondent) the warmest welcome to take part the right to move his bail about

in the last tournament which was in the "D" and arrange the angle Penang Chamber of Commerce, At the annual meeting of the

held at Sandwich.

be prefers, he is in position for fr. Mitchell, presiding, said that the text stroke. "There is more the members would agree that art," he says, "in making one,

Francis Oulmet.

Billiards.

Football.

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Quantities are commencing to show a serious decline, and if matters do not improve, this threatens a dearth of articles aally imported from Great

$36 PER ANNUM

TELEGRAMS.

FIRE ON THE GHAZEE.

Reuteza Service To The "Talagraph."

London. Received, March 21. There is a serious fire on the steamer Ghazee, lying at Tilbury. She left Calcutts on January 28

SINGAPORE AND THE PHILIPPINES.

New Parcels Post Established.

Perval post exchanges between Singapore and the Philippines will now be possible, as the result. of an agreement which has just been concluded between tha Singapore Postmaster General and the Manila Director of Posts.

The Manila Bulletin says that argātiations had been going on for more than a year to bring this exchange about, but that s successful conclusion was only attained some days ag7, when the agreement was approved by the Philippine Secretary of Commerce and Police.

DON'T FORGET.

By the terms of the agreement, parcels weighing not over five los may be exchanged between deep cannon than in sucing 100 the period reviewed in the annual this port and Singapore, from Landon, February 11

Melbourne Inman has held the off the red. The player has report was on the whole satisfac- April 1, when the contract be Caddie, galf champion of all championship of billiards since it his own ball right, the fratory. The trade statistics show comes effective. This agreement the United States, and now pro- the spring of 1914 without his object to a fraction of an inch that the year was profitable, may later be modified in the seres prietor of a Chicago Sporting upremacy being put to the test, and the second object just a conditions. It was a matter for bating centre of pareela destined. notwithstanding the exceptions of making Singapore the distri- Goods Store. This is the third sad until the war over, there truly in order that position may congratulation that, by means of for ports of India. This will en- stage in the career of Franciia rot likely to be another be kept, All three balls have increased supplies of tic, rabber able residents of the islands to Onimet who was responsible for official contest. Meanwhile he has to be scenestrolled,-whilst perhaps the greatest golfing een-made the most of his position, but making the losing hazard there and wolfram, this part of the send parcels anywhere in the sation of all times when, as an it is not a good nign that he only one and you have a margin pire had greatly aided in the East, as at the present time there unknown player his teens he should now be beginning to of several feet in which to work provision of munitions of war. are already conventions with first drew with Vardon and Ray dictate to his fellow professionals. Meanwhile in the beat of the rear had been a steadily improv Australia, and China ports. In The import market during the Hongkong, French Indo-China, for the American championship. The first indication of the policy argument between those who want and then on the play off, soundly to be followed cams during that a change and those suzions ting one, inasmuch as the replace the case of Japan, the convention ment value of goods on arrival with the United States has been defeated the British cracks who innocent little handicap of heats let well aloze the authorities, pred bren invariably higher than extended to apply to the Philip- had been sent over to "it" the of 100 up which was stranged at bably sorry they ever raised the the original cost, BRITISH HOLD UP NORWEGIAN STEAMER.

pines. Cap.

Success had not spoilt Christmas for the benefit of Her-subject, are keeping a wise silence. Ocimet when he visited this verion who has since gone to March 20,3.30 p.m. ecuntry in the summer of 1914,exploit the new fields of South Renter's correspondeat at Copenhagen states that the Norwegian but it was evident than that he Africa. Inman then declared that steamer Kongirge, bound for Luebeck, has arrived at Frederikshson, was ready to lend himself to those ne must, as champica, be put on The great match of the day, the Jatland, with a prize crew of six men from a British submarine anxions to exploit his talerts the scratch mark and give start one with an all important bearing which examined the ship's papers in the Castegat, and ordered the The flood tide in his affairs had to all the competitors. So the on the decision of the Lan- stesmer to proceed to Leith, but the coal was insufficient, so the arrived, and he was holding out handicappers arranged that heshire championship is that at ship is completing her supply at Frederik hwn.

both hands to grasp fortune. Nshould concede fire each to Burnley between the home elabtisfactory, and promised to meet commercial requirements fally. doubt his latest venture is part of Stevenson, Gray and Reece. The and Everton, and it had a He suggested that a committee of his echeme for "getting on". Bas wonder was that anyone could senzational ending. Four minutes

the (hambar endeavour to arrange how will his golfing status be lend themselves to such a farcical from the close Everton led by

The affected? Some years ago one of affair. Stevenson point blank re-goal to nil, bat when many of the more reasonable tours. the leading British amateurs fused to do so and withdrew. spectators bad left the ground in Government land lines were far became connected with a firm Reccs, however, played and got the belief that the game had beer from perfect still. He asked all who had an interest in the port's engaged in the supply of golfing his own back" by knocking the lost and won Burnley equaliserade to join the Chamber. implements, and on the eve of a champion ont in the first round. and then secured the victorions

The remodelling of the Prai March 20, 6.20 p.m.

championship, a meeting of the This did not partarb Laman. He goal. In this way Barnley remain. Reuter's correspondent at New York says that Mr. Babciman, authorities was called to consider and established his principle and ed in the second place to Man pasanger station was well in in an important interview granted to the Associated Press, whether be should be allowed in straightaway fixed up a match of chester City, who easily accounted and, and the Coabling of the announced a forthcoming Order-in-Council to totally prohibit the take part in the event. The meet 18,000 up for £250 a side with for Rochdale, with Everton thire from Lakit Mertajam to completed. importation into the Voited Kingdom of numerous lazurics from 1198 29 cancelled bat the Reece giving 1,000 start. "Im- Notts Forest made certain ol

Plans for remodelling the all countries, including the Dominions and Colonies. These players cessed to have any commediately this was arranged he the Midland Section champics- lazuries will include private motor care, musical instruments, cat- nection with the fim, and one coolly announced that he would ship by defeating Lincoln City good yard and extending the

could only conclude that that was play no more matches on For a long time the honours bave whariage accommodation were Co., Ltd. Meeting of Share- lery, hardware, yarns, china-ware, fancy goods, and soaps.

the alternative to being "barr-level terras. "Whoever

is teen within their grasp, and the under consideration. The fature holders; 11.30 am.

Hongkong Rope Manufacturing ed." The American authorities is pleased to play me." he de-reverse Sheffield United sustained of Penang was largely bound up

with the proper development of Co., Ltd-Extraordinary General are just as strict in protecting the cared, "must accept start. At at Hall shattered any hope the Prai and the neighbouring fare Meeting: 11.55 am. amateur status, and Quimet's posi once Stevenson and Gray were team may have entertained of

March 20, 8.45 p.m. The Konginge bas left Frederiksbaon for Leith,

·PROHIBITING LUXURY IMPORTS......

THE ALLIES IN THE WEST.

Enemy's Unsuccessful Attack on British Front.

Violent German Attack Smashed.

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Britsin.

The wireless-station was very

Prai had

been

TO-DAY.

Bijou Theatre-9.15 p.m. Victoris Theatre-9.15.p..

TO-MORROW.

HK Lawn Tennis League,

Annual Meeting at the Cricket Club Pavilion; 5.15 p.m.

Bible Society-Annual Meeting of Hongkong anxiliary at the City Hall; 5.15 p.m.

Bijou Theatre-9.15 p.m. Victoria Theatre-9.15 p.

Saturday, March 25. Hongkong Rope Manufacturing

ELK V.C.-Sergie Hese Dinner, Hongkong Hotel; 8 p.m...

Monday, March 21. Hongkong Clab-Thirtieth Yearly General Meeting; 5.30 pm.

Tuesday, March 28, Hongkong Ice Company, Lid-

Singapore a.m.

Hongkong Fire Insurance Co Ltd. Meeting of shareholders;

noon.

tion is sure to be considered brought into the quarrel. Now the finishing at the top of the table.hore

The Chairman paid a tribute. They have a rale which states whole of the profession is ranged It is a little curious that the that any person whose basines against Inman. Stevenson in par- Forest were hopeless failures las to Mr. B. Young, who was shortly depends on his golfing prowess is calar is annoyed by the claims of season, finishing at the bottom of retiring, and finally asid tha: a Barbour Trast, with fuller and March 20, 11.45 p.m.

sprofessional. Oaimet is well his rival, and in the keenest match the Second Leagus, but the team A British communique says: There has been considerable aware of this, but he does not thick played this season has exposed has been greatly strengthered by completer powers than the board mutual artillery activity about Loos, the Hohenzollern Redoubt, it will affect him. "I am not," be the folly of the whole business, the "outside" help of each men spoed, was required.

The report and accounts were and north of Ypres. Near, Boesinghe, the enemy, after a heary says, "relying on any fame as an The two men have just played the Hardy, the Aston Vilis interna bombardment, rashed a bombing post, but the poet was immediately amateur golfer to sell goods. I am last of three gemes, and Stevenson tional goalkeeper, Martin, the adopted Mr. Mitchell was re- Meeting of shareholders, 11:30 regained by a counter-attack.

going into the business because I won in most convincing style by Sunderland international forward eltele Chairman. believe I am a good salesman, no over 400. Inman showed all his and Tinsley, the Middlesbrough Free Press. because of my skill on the links." indomitable pluck bat not only forward. The records of the It is BO ingenious answer was he outclassed in skill-38 Lanceabire and Midland sections

Hongkong Chamber of Com- scarcely satisfying. It should be indeed be always has been by of the League are as under :-

Midland Section. pointed out, however, that at the Stevenson--but he was beaten as a

Goals, merce-Annual Mesting; 4 p.m. March 21, 2.15 am. time he won the American cham-point scorer. Inman knowe as well

P. W.D.L. F. APIs. Wednesday, March 29. According to Beuter's correspondent at Paris & communique pionship be was employed in a as any one else that be cannot non-

Goals Notta F.. 2315 5 347 18.35 China Sugar Befining Co. says-Our artillery wrecked enemy trenches in Argonne and destroy-sporting goods store and since he cede a single point to Stevenson,

P.W.D.L.F.A.Pts. Sheffield U, 2311 5 74734 27 Led-Meeting of shareholders; ed gas reservoirs, releasing clouds of sulphurous gases. We vigorously has maintained his connection bat be intends to keep up the Manchester0 23 143 648 30 31 Leicester F. 23 11 3 938 30 25 11.30 am. bombarded the sector of Avocourt Malancourt and dispersed enemy with the firm. This is the second larce of pretending well that sa Burnley

23.134 866.37 30 Barnsley 2312 2 8.39 47 26

Friday, March 31 gatheringa north of Bois Montfaucon Daring the day the Germans, time Quimer's status has been champion he ought to.

Everton 22140856:48 2o. Sheffield W, 23-10 4 93833. 24 Lazon Sagar Refining Co., after an intense bombardment of heavy shells, attempted to enlarge the questioned on a point of law The discussion of the restriction Stockport 0.23 123 83.33 27 Haddersfield 23 9 6 83626 24 Ltd.-Meeting of Shareholders, front west of the Meuse. A fresh division, brought from a remote part According to the rules anyone of the red ball losing hazard pro-Stoke

23 10 6 7 38.37 28 Notts C. 23 10 4.9 37 30 2411 30. of the front, made a most violent attack, accompanied by squirts of over the age of 16 who has carried coede space. Besce has joined in Liverpool 23 97 742 38 25 Bradford C. 23 9 410 38 25 22

Tuesday April 4. lignid fame, between Avocourt and Malancourt, but our curtain of clubs for hire is a pro-the argument and makes the Oldham A. 22103 942 44 22 Leeds 0. 23 9 4103435 22 -fire, infantry and machine-gun fire, smashed the attack with heavy fessions), and pas BOON proposal that only one point Bury 23102 11 42 44 23 Lincoln 0. 2310 1124351 21 H. E. Danenberg's Pupila fouses. There was intermittent artillery activity east of the Meuse, it was known that the young should be allowed for all losing Southport 0.23 8510 33 35 211 Bradford 23 8-312 40 40 10 Pianoforte. Recital at the City Our sexoplanes bombarded the railway station at Dun-sur-Mease, American bad been employed beards whether off the red or Rochdale 23 64 13 29 49 16 Hall C. 23 8-312 3341 19 Ball 445, p.. where there were considerable concentrations of troops. An enemy sas caddie, there were those ready white ball. His contention is that Bolton W. 23 631428 62 15 amaby 7 237 61127 39 19 Hongkong and Whampas Dock aeroplane was brought down in the region of Verdun.

to put the bar ap sgainst him the losing heard is only ass Preston N.E.23 42 17 22 54 10 Derby 23 53 14 3864 15 Co Ltd Meeting of share-

Lancashire Section.