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TELEGRAMS.

(Continued from page 1)

FREIGHTS AND. COTTON PRICES.

[Beater's Service to The "Telegraph."]

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September 2, 2.20

p.m. In reply to representations regarding the effect of high freights on cotton prices, in regard to which the example of Japan in subsidising shipping and providing war insur- ance at a low rate was mentioned, the Board of Trade state that they are unable to take special action in the case of cotton. as compared with other cargoes. The Times" emphasises its importance to the Lancashire cotton industry, and urges the Government to make the fullest investigation before it is too late.

PORT SAID BOMBED.

September 2, 5.00 p.m.

It is officially announced from Egypt that hostile aero- planes bombed Port Said on the morning of September 1, dropping 23. bombs. There were some casualties but no damage.

Regarding the operations at Katia, in August, three more machine guns and 15,000 rounds of ammunition have been found.

VON HINDENBURG'S SUCCESSOR.

September 3, 0.15 a.m.

A German communique shows that Prince Leopold of Bavaria commande the army group hitherto commanded by von Hindenburg.

EAST COAST AERIAL RAID,

Enemy Airships Drop Bombs.

·September 3, 1.45 a.m.

It is officially announced that several hostile airships attacked the East Coastal 11 o'clock yesterday evening, and dropped bombs at a few places.

The raid is still in progress.

One Zeppelin Felled.

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September 3, 5.00 a.m.

The attack was made by more airships than in previous

raids on England.

The Eastern Counties and London were apparently the objective.

The attack on Londen was Lenten off. Que raider was felled and was in flames.

Many bombs were dropped at widely separated localities, but no reports of casualties or damage have been received.,

THE DOOMED ZEPPELIN.

September 3, 6.15 a.m.

It is understood that the Zeppelin felled in the London

district, descended in flames in the open catry,

· Crowds assembled from the surrounding districts, and cheered loudly when the Zeppelin burst into flames.

CANTON NEWS.

The Present Situation:

(From our own Correspondant

MANUEL SEQUEIRA,

His Twenty-fifth Appearance.

Appearing in Court for the 25th time, Manuel S queira, a Brazilian, wae barged before Mr. J. R. }]Wood, at the Police Court this

morning with begging.

Inspector Terrett, who arrested the man, said that defendant

THE HONGKONG, TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1916.

LAWN BOWLS LEAGUE,

Taikoo v. Kowloon.

This match was played at Tai koo on Saturday last and resulted in a win for Taikoo by two points, This result was secured after s | most exciting game, the lead Erat going to one side and then the] other, and it was not until the very last head of the game that! Kowloon was beaten. Ferguson (T.) bad beaten Russell (K:) by 4 points and Hexion (K.) had beaten Scott (T.) by 12 points, Kowloon being thus 8 points up on the 2 rinks, Boores :-- -

Talkoo.

1 Wallace

Kowloon.

I Atkinson

2 Grimshaw

2 Gray

3 Prowse

3. Gow

(skip)

4 Wotherspoon 4 Harvey

1- Dinnen!

2 Dickie

3 Hamilton

4 Scott

25

(skip) 15

1 Perrie

2 McCubbin

3 Drummond

4 Ferguson

(skip) 20

Totals 80

(skip) 15

1 Cooper

2 Kinross

3 Edwards

4 Haxton

(skip) 27

1 Allan

2 Guy

3 Milroy

4. Russeli

(@kip) 18

58

Harvey and Wotherspoon bad

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decided on by the committes.

The date and place will be notified in the press.

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Civil Service Match -

The ten members of the Civil Service League team who on Saturday last attempted to give the next ten a start of 24 points in

geme of 21 heado, went down rather badly, being beaten by 12 points. On one rink the janiora actually scored more then their more experiet cad opponents. Civil Service look like turning oat

a very strong representative team in the fature. Scores:-

League Team.

Woolley

"A" Team. Wood

Stanley

Bacon

Fincher.

McLeod

(skip) 26

Carr. Lamble Higby

(skit) 20

Bower Hamilton Bill

Canton, Sept. 1, 1916. Since the arrival of the Civil Governor, it would seem that all begged off him whilst witness was » Blake matters have been settled estis in uniform. This was defendant's factorily, for the fighting has 25th appearance, at least, and he ceased entirely, so far as this city W&S

a perfect auisance, going

in concerned. The river jacks are round the European offices begg- once more making their tripa to ing. Witness warned him to go country places and the price of away, but he came back in ten rice and fuel has declined to minutes and begged off him and about normal. Most of the lead the manager of the Graeco- ing shops in all principal atreets Egyptian Tobacco Store. have re-opened and are doing

Hie Worship imposed a fine of businema se usual.

`$5, or seven days' imprisonment,

During the time of dieturbance men of means were unwilling to embark in any business enter-

pries, no matter how tempting it in. As Chief of Police before. might appear. The money mark- Mr. Tang was very popalar and at was closed tightly and the seemed to have no enemies,

lid screwed down. Now that the Governor has been allowed to

the loan has already been advano-

Governor.

Conference with Sham Chun-

huen,

will

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(kip) 16

Cooke

Langdon Parkinson

(skip) 17

Cousing Bullin Smith

Orberry

(skip)

15

(ekip) 16

49

Handicap

24

73

Totals 61

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Dockyard Recreation Clab. There were a good number of members and friends present. The prises were presented to the winnere by! We are informed that Governor Mr. A. L. Anderson, Chairman of A 'Europeao, named John Ken-. borrow three million dollars for Oba and Admiral Sab

the Clab. Resalte:-

Dett Rons, was charged at the the immediate relief of the prov-shortly go to Shin Hing for the

Boys (12 to 16)-76 yards| Magistracy to-day, before. Mr. ince, things have taken on a different aspect. It is said the purpose of paying a visit to Sham handicap-1, Bullock, sen., 2, J. E. Wood, under the Vagrancy

Oban-haen to confer with him Mace, 3, Trueman, sen.

Boys (ander 12)-30 yards. Inspector Kant said the man MEETING OF SHARE- ed by the Bank of China and the concerning governmental affairs. handicap-1, Ballock, jr., 2, came to the Central Police Station HOLDERS in the above Com- money in the bands of the Lung Chal-kwong to Remala.

A long telegram to General Brown, 3, Phillips,

last evening and saked to be, pany will be held at the Com={ Lang from Peking was received

Ladies 30 yards-1, Mrs Searle, taken in charge. He said he had pany's Offices, on TUESDAY the Seizure of Ammunition. Daring the morning of Augnet General Lung is asked to accept

on the last day of August. In it, 2, Mre Phillipe, 3, Mre Cochran. been employed at the Taikoo 6th of September, at Noon, for Cleanest Dive-1. 8. Trueman. Sugar R finery up to the end Report of the General Managers, the purpose of receiving the 28, a small ganboat, called the the post of Admiral of Defence

Boys (12 to 18)-75 yards bandi- of last month, but had been together with a Statement of Fay Hang, was discovered by the for Kwangiang and permission cap-1, E. Bears, 2, Bentley, 3, discharged and had no money Accounts to 30th June, 1916. loyal gunboats in the act of steam is given him to employ all his Trueman, sen,

and nowhere to live. ing into the East River. It was troops in this capacity. This will

The TRANSFER BOOKS of Boys (under 12), 30yde handi-

Defendant said that on the 14th the Company will be CLOSED loaded with ammunition and is allow him to remain with his cap.1, J. Desne 2, Bullock, jr., of last month he had a few words from the 12th to 26th September, said to have been trying to create fresh disturbances. The man of would seem to offer a satisfactory scratch).-1. W. Fooks, 2, File.

STRY in the province and 3, Master R. Winfield.

with one of his superiors, and, both days inclusive. war Lai Ya gave chase and over" (settlement of a vexed question.

Consolation Esca, (30 yards not getting any satisfaction, sent DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & CO. hauled the gunboat and brought|

in his resignation. He saw now

General Managers. ber back to Caston to be given a

Repair of Railroads,

Diring for Plates at bottom that that was a wrong thing to do. chance to defend her action in recently been set aside for the court.

A large sum of money ba (12)-1,E. Sears, 2, R. Winfield. He owed a little money, and those Hongkong.. 4th September, 1916. Ganta. Raos (150 yards Scratch) people came down on him. repair of railroads and telegraph 1, Mr. Ewens, 4, Mr. Orchard, 3, Although he had a few things st `Tang-lu-kwong Again. lines which have been put out of Mr. Edmonds.

the Refinery, there was practically A proclamation büs been isonad

ass during the disturbances, Boss for the younger children another man in his place. by the now Governor appointing Orders has been sent out to all were held on the beach and each! His Worship:-I think I had

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the ex-Chief of Police to the the Chief Engineers to send men was presented with a prize. The better put you in the House of post again. It is also said that to repair the broken places at course was suitably arranged by Detention so that you can find WANTED.Cantonese Mr. Tang will take up his duties once and it is hoped that train members of the committee, who work. next week. This appointment service will be resumed on all received special thanks for a very will meet with general valintao: lines by the close of this week.

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