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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1916.

HONGKONG THEATRE.

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MILLION DOLLAR

In 23 Episodes.

TELEGRAMS.

(Continued from page 1.)

THE NEW SUBMARINE CAMPAIGN,

American Papers Still Discussing,

[Renter's Bervice to The "Telegraph.")

October 11, 1.15 p..

American newspapers continue to discuss the new menace to the United States. The comment is influenced by the im minence of the Presidental election. Government organs are advising patience, while opponents are urging strong mea urek. Meanwhile President Wilson is described as "much worried"

Germans Expect Great Things.

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October 11, 1.15 p.m.

A telegram from Amsterdam says the "Tyd" learns from a Gerais, source that the submarines are supplied by sub- marine transports stationed at a fired time and place in the Atlantic. The new submarining is the result of a compromise between Dr.Bethmann von Bullwegand hisopponents in the Reich. stag. The Germans expect great things from attacks on American munitions transporis.

U.S. Reply to the Allies.

October 11,3.50 y.øp," Reuter's Agency understands that the United States reply to the Allies memorandum was despatched prior to the recent sinkings off the American coast.

No American Decision Yet.

Uctober 12,3.55 1.m.

Reuter's correspondent at Washington reports that Mr. Lanswg, decrciary of State, after conferring with President Wilson at Long Branch, declared that there had been no decision regarding the polscy of the Umted States on the matter of the new German Submarine activity. The whole subject was still bemg investigated, and Presideos Wison was receiving many telegranis urging action to prevent a repetition of the attacks.

MR. LLOYD GEORGE'S AMERICAN INTERVIEW.

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Consisting of 46 Parts.

The greatest, grandest, most sensational and elaborate serial ever produced.

COMMENCINGTM

In the House of Commons, Mr. Lloyd George, replying to a criticista by Mr. H. D. Molt, Liberal member for ex- nam, regarding Mr. Lloyd George's American interview, cawed en deplember 28, said he dpf not withdraw a single word. The views therem were those of the War Committer and the Cabinet, and the necessity for expressing them would be revealed in due course. Intervention now would be a triumph for Germany and a disaster for us. AUSTRALIAN WHEAT FOR IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT.

October 11, 9.10 p.m.

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Reuters Melbourne correspondent says the Right Hon. W, AL. Hughes sunounced that 500,000 ton of wheat bave been sold to the Imperial Guvernucut.

It is underatoms that nearly £1,000,000 are involved,

IN THE BALKANS“

Progress in Macedonia.

Volber 11, 9.20 p.m.

A French official message from Macedonia states; Un the right wing the britma efossed the railway Bue. in the centre we carried, the cncmy's urat lines the heights west of Gherghell

On the left wing the Bulgarians, reinforced, are desper ately resisting the Serbians.

The Allied captures from 1st to 19th October totalled. 2,816.

Fierce Fighting,Near BrassO.

October 12,5¿õv.m.

A Rumanian communique reports:-The enemy attacks at various points in Transylvania were repulsed, especially,

in the vicinity of the Caineni and Vulcan Passes.

Elsewhere there were artillery duels.

The Rumaniana, bombarded Vidin.

A telegram from Rome states that ferce fighting con- tinues in the vicinity of Brasso, The Austrian advance har been stopped, thanks to the arrival of new Allied forces. The Rumanian losses were small.

A Now War Minister,

October 12, 12.40pm.

The Provisional Government at Salonica has appointed General Zimbrakakis War Minister.

ERMANY'S. OFFICIAL CASUALTISE,

October 11, 9.10 p.m.

The Germán official casualty lists show a total of 3} mil- tions, of which lġ million are hors de combat,

ITALIANS' BRILLIANT SUCCESS,

October 11, 10,00 p.m. Renter's correspondent at Roma stata that General Cardrons reports a brilliant muccess at Mount Pasubio, 'and ' the penetration of a strongly fortified line on the Giulia front, where 561 prisoners were captured.

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The infantry assaulted and went beyond the elaborate lines of trenches on the Carso front, occupying the most power- ful of the surrpanding heights. They captured 5,034 prisoners and very rich booty,

Value of the Advansa.

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SATURDAY,

TELEGRAMS.

· IRELAND AND ARMS,

[Renter's Service to The "Telegraph."}

October 12, 2,05 am. General Maxwell has prohibited the manufacture, sale, transfer or disposal of military arme and ammunition in Ireland and has instructed the seizure of consignments brought to Ireland.

ULTIMATUM TO GREECE.

Entire Greek Fleet Asked For.

October 12, 1.10 8.m. Reuter's correspondent at Athens reports that Admiral Fournet has sent an ultimatum to the Greek Government demanding as a precautionary measure, with a view to the security of the Allies, the handing over of the entire Greek feet, except, the Avaross, the Lemnos, and the Kilkish, by 1 o'clock this afternoon; also the control of the Piraeus- Larissa railway.

The Greek Minister of Marine has promised compliance with the Allies' demands.

Why the Request In Made.

October 12, 1.50 a.m. Renter's correspondent at Athens states that in bis ultimatum Fournet Admiralexplains that the despatch of artillery and ammunition to the interior, the movements of Greek ships; and the continued activity of the reservist leagues arouse fears of a disturbance of order at points where tho Allied fleet is anchored They also endanger the security of the Allies' troops in the Balkans.

The ultimatum also demands the disarming of the Kilkish, Averoff and Lemnos the dismantling of the forls on the coast and the handing over of the two forte commanding the fleet's moorings; also the control of certain ports.

The Transfer Already Begun.

October 12, 1.55 a.m.

A telegram from Athens states that the transfer of the Greek Navy has begun. The lighter craft with be despatched. to the Provisional Government at Salonies, while the heavier warships will be disarmed and left in the Kerathini Gulf. The French Naval authorities this afternoon took over with- out disturbance all the warships. Some of the crews have already been removed, while others are being landed. French crews are being placed in the small ships. There is no ex- citement in Athens or the Piraeus.

THE S.S. ECUADOR.

Tiffin Party on Board To-day,

There was

very pleasant gathering on board the, s. 8. Ecuador to-day when a number

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VOLUNTEER ORDERS.

VICTORIA THEATRE,

Corps Ordere issued to-day by Last Night's Red Cross Concert, Liont-Col. A. Chapman, V.D., state

Joined.

It was evident from the packed condition of the Victoria. Thestre, Gr. G. F. Turner baring joined last night that local people are is allotted Corps No. 2027 and prepared to open their purses for posted to Artillery Baltery. Pte. so wortby an object as the "Our A. Morley having joined is allot-Day" Fund. Everybody wan ted Corpe No. 2028 and posted to there, including H. E. the Gov Left Bection M. 3. Co.

ernor, Lady and the Misses May and B. E. Major General Ventris, and everybody had undoubt edly a good time. The theatre and stage had been very tastefully decorated by Mears. Koror and Komor and the men of H. M:S. Venus-the latter under Lieat.

Leave.

No. 1434 Pte. E. B. Dovey is granted 5 weeks' leave from 29. 10. 10. No. 1088 Pte. J.J. 8. Kennedy in granted leave for the duration of War. No. 1308,LoCpl. |

F. W. T. Ross is granted an ex-Bidges, R. N. R., whose notiring tension of leave to 20,117:

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work in this direction and subɛn-. quently se stege-manager was one N. 1950 Pte. D. Parvas ie stof the most important contribu tached to the Belchers Section from this date.

Ccards.

Guerda will carry greatcoats and wear ope instead of Helmets from this date.

Belchers 6" Section.

This Section will parade se under-Tuesday, October 17, Monday, October 23. Tuesday October 24, Thursday, October, 26, Friday, October 27. Sunday, October 29 (subcalibre practice), Monday, October 30, Tuesday, October 31, Thursday, November 2, Friday, November

tions to the success of the concert.

SHARE MARKET

QUOTATIONS.

Up to the Minute.

Banks Daions Yanglezes. Douglasen. Indos (Def.). China Sagara. Kloon Dooks.

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sa. $925.00. ss. T 255.00. b.. $.122.00.

b. $132.00.

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5. § 113.00. b. $ 131.00, b. T 152 50.

Shai Cottons, b. 103.00." Tangtempoos, b.. T 6.50. China Lights b. $ 4.75. B.K Teamways, b. $:17:101

SHANGHAI BUBBER.

To-day's Quośations.

Mesara. Benjamin & Pottaadvise.

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Guards of honour for the reas of the following rubber quota- ception of the visitors from tions- Government House were draw up Almaa ontside the theatre, and consist- Anglo-Dutch ed of the V.A.D). ladies, and the Anglo-Javan Ambalazos Corps of the Police Batu Apams. Reserve and the Sai Ying Pun Ohemore school. Programmes, very prettily Consolidateda designed by the Miss Phoebe Dominions and Irishay, were sold by V. A.D. Java Consolidated", members, and refreshments and Kotas flags by a number of pretty girls Kroewoeke artistically attired,

Seekers

After an overture by the Polica Senawangs

3, Sunday, November 5, (half-Reserve orchestra Air. H. E. Hariel sang "Loveliest of Trees" charge practice)...

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| Soldiers' Tread" in a most pleas Monday 16th inst:-5:15- Arty. Batty, Centre, Bight, Left ing manner, and he was followed Sections M. G. Co. Scouts Cosby Mre, Aubrey and Miss Dione and Civil Service Coy, outside May in the violin doet "A sam Courts of Justice and proceed by ell received. Mr. Abony sang mer Ilyi", which was remarkably car to Happy Valley. 5.15 pm the always popular "I'll Sing Recruits of all units at Hdqre, Thee Songs of Araby” ander Corpl. Grimes. 530 p.m. artistically, while Mis... A Bignalling Section "A" class at Gordon's "Keep the Home R. A. Theatre.

Fires Burning” WAJ one of Tuesday 17th inst:-5:15pm the successes of the evening length between perpendiculars is Stretcher Bearer Section at 386 feet, breadth of beam mould- Hdqrs. 5.30 pm. Signallingerned her a big recall: but that and; would "undoubtedly have |ed 48 feet 6 inches, depth mould-Section "B" class,at B. A. Thea

ed to awning deck 35 feet 3 tre. Mounted Section en Pale encores were rigidly barrod Mr. inches, dead weight capacity 5,700 Ground, tons, water ballsst £50 tons, fresh water tanks 290 tone, number of watertight bulkhead 6. The steamer, is equipped with a sieci derrick, capable of lifting 25 tons.

of Hongkong's, leading business As to passenger accommodation, men were entertained to tiffia. As on the main deck port side there all are aware, this boat is the sen 30 state rooms to socom first "arrival" of the Pacifiomodate 59 first-class passengers, Mail Steamship Company's new on the awning deck, 25 state fleet which is to do duty on the rooms to accommodata. 48 first- Pacific, ras, and all concerned class passengers; and on the with the trade across the Pacific promenade dock two cabins de are pleased that this line, jure (with private baths), sooom: which was so prominent a few modating two passengers each, yezze ago, has been reagacitated, making a total accommodation for Partionlar have been givan 111 first-class passengers. Several before of the new service, and state rooms have safe berths for although details had been publish children.

ed showing that she now steamers The social hall, smoking spou

Denman Faller played a "Hunt ing Song" by E. Isaacs, and Bel- ler'd ever welcome "Tarantella"

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the former with perhaps more. Thursday 10:binet;-5:30p.m. #poses then the latter'; and Mrs. Signalling Section: "Bless at Maitland, who was in splendid B. A, Theatre

Wojce, gave. Edward : German 4- Friday 20th inst-5160,0, en A Sang of Thanksgiv "Love, the Pedler," Mr. Frank Recruits of all anite ak. Baging and Mr. H. L. Jones in “Mens- C. S. M. Witchell and Corplates" were all that conki, ba Grimes will stiand.

desired, and Miss M. Gerd on gare, i Saturday 21st jost -2,80 p.m. Trained Men- Artillery Battery 'Ambrosio's violin solo Ca- CHINESE LOAN BONDS, a most beautifal rendering, of (including those in Belchers Sec tion) musketry Standard Test on sonetta," King's Park Range. Range degree of welcome was sure to be To certain items an additional Officer, Captain Scott, Officer i/ecorded. This was the caASS

with Butte, Captain Preston.

Mrs. W. J. Bill's fine singing of Sunday, 22nd inst: 200nd of Hope and Glory," the Trained Men Ciril Service Co. refrain of which was very heartily (including those in Belchers

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were in every respect commodious and verandah 'are built on the ] Beotion) musketry Standard Test f taken ng, br, the, andienos., ME Polios Jouve-tlis'morning, a

on King's Park Rangen Bangs. Officer Captain Churchill, Officer i/o Batts, Captain Predion.

Detail.

for trade purposes and palatial promenade dook, whilst the dia for passengers, all who visited the ing saloon is situated on the Eousdor to-day were load in awding deck. All the state rooms sheir adquiration of the manner in | are (fitted with, permRawat (potos- which the boat has been fitted up. lain waab-basins with running On Maty 25th just, Soonia, Coy, The guests were reosited by water and also have overhead On duly 16th links Civil Bore Osplain Nelson, among those sleqtrio fans." There are, no upper, vios Goy... present being Commander Beck- berths in any of tha sala 10008), On duty. 17th inst, Artillery with, the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, each room being equipped will Battery. Mr. G. E. Anderson, (American two lower iron, beds and 20.19955: On daty 18thing. Balchers Consul General), Mr. H. P. than two pamengacs can be, pui| 6":Saotion.. White, Mr. W. B. Walker, Mr. into any one room. There, Op daty 19th Last Belchern 67

Beption. W. Kraft, Major Robertson, Mr, several single both zooma." B. O. Morton (Agent for the The life-house are all åsted with 10 On, daty 20th inst., Centre Company Mr. J. Lambert and Wellin's devita and sbost abooks. Section G. Co. many others.

There are four boilers, with 9,600 On duty inst, 21st inst,, Right After an inspection of the host, sq. ft. of heating surfaos, working. Beption G. Do..

Orderly Officer from 15th: to tifin was served in the dining under pressure of 180 with Hor room, which is a veritable triumph den's forced draught and sapat 21st inst, Lieut. Danby.

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G.W,0. Bunista, imperanstion, the tars, in which he recited verse Chinees was charged with stealing The Light Brigade" in. a 410 Chinees Government Lot variety of wara, quite convulsed. Boeslag/valmud-mi 33:0600 - the bours and Little Mine Lee D'Almada appeared Mary Hyda, whoo radiacodų) prosscute and-sided for a day-to-

Highland fling to the bejfied.. piping of Mr. P.Dongles Wilson, Defaurlant, fully deserved the quite rapturous charge, was remanded until applause which she received. Mr. day morning,pert, Ralph; too; was excelisos in_a Landero que tarn : "Bovie "

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Mr. Sydney Shirrington cap. tivated everyone with his very clever sword-swinging. The enta tainment; olosed with song, fina Paths war pictures.......

We are vary pleased sto: learn - that the usle - of programmes, fage and refreshments last night tollam

At the conclusion of the repeat, oil paly. The engine on develop. ・・ (8) A. Gup to be won outright | realised no less than ve hundred · Mr. Holyoak proposed the test 3,359,LBP with 90 revolations;, will be presented by More

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GLEN LINE

of the Pacific Mait Company driving the ship loaded as a Donnelly and Whyte to the mein The members of the Commites (MCGREGOR, GOW & CO)LM

and Captain Nelson, saying speed of ‡ð knota,

they were all very plaased indeed that he had brought that fing back to Hongkong. Everyons extremely regretted the isos that

her of the inkkip beat, sonra in practips No.

"bfor their, thanke for kindsc0 operation and susistance to pa-Mt- Blake and the Victoria agement generally,

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