1917-02-13 — Page 8

TELEGRAMS.

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

(Continued from Page 1) UNSUCCESSFUL AUSTRIAN ATTACKS.

London, February 12,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1617.

An Italian wireless semi-oficial announcement states that the Austrians recently repeatedly attacked, endeavouring toeject the Italians from their advanced positions east of Gorizia, which are favourable for an Italian offensive. Their attack on the night of February 10 and on the following day was made with great effectives and the whole of their artillery, thinking that the defenders would be annihilated in the bombardment. The infantry assaulted and desperate fighting ensued.

In the counter-attacks the Italians re-occupied the cap- tured positions and the Italian forts at the end of the action were intact.

The position is unchanged except that a few advanced trench elements have been occupied by the Austrians. Kun- dreds of the latter were left dead on the field.

GERMANY AND NEUTRALS. -

Bolivia Denounces German Submarlalsm.

La Paze, February 12. The Foreign Minister handed the German Minister the Bolivian reply regarding unrestricted submarining, which it denounces in the strongest terms, describing it as warfare without belligerency, because Germany clauma belligerently to treat neutral merchantmen while insisting that latter adhere to neutrality. In consequence, Bolivia identifies her- self with the United States, it demanding respect for free- dom of trade,

Mr. Gerard in Switzerland.

Berne, February 12.

Mr. Gerard and party have arrived.

German Representations.

New York, February 12. There has been no announcement with reference to the German communication of Feb. 10. It is not denied that representations of some kind have been made, but whether through a Note or orally is not ascertainable.

American Pacifist Movement Growing.

Landon, February 12, The Morning Post's" Washington correspondent says that the pacifist movement is growing especially in Congress, where blocking amendments threaten to delay the military and naval appropriations. Mr. Bryan and his associates are actively engaged inpence propaganda. Lincoln's anniversary will be celebrated in Washington by a meeting of pacifists, who will memorialise President Wilson entreating him not to." go to war.

RUSSIAN POLITICS.

Petrograd, February 12.

It is officially announced that eleven members of the "Workmen's group of the Central Military and Indus- trial Committee of Petrograd" have been arrested and charged with fomenting labour troubles, aimed at ultimately transforming Russia into a Socialist Republic.

The Government Commission appointed to consider the new organisation of Poland assembles within a fortnight when recommendations will be submitted to Polish lenders.

MORE VESSELS SUNK.

London, February 11. The following steamers have been sunk Japanese Prince, Lullington and Beach Tree (British), Ellavore (Norwegian) and a Dutch trawler and lugger. There are no further details of the Mantola

AUSTRALIAN WAR LOAN.

Melbourne, February 11. £18,060,000 has been subscribed for the Commonwealth

War Loan, which still remains open

AUSTRALIAN WAR MINISTRY,

Melbourne, February 12.

It is understood that Mr. Hughes will form a War Ministry, comprising six Liberal, and five Ministerialists.

POSSIBLE BALKAN SURPRISES.

Salonika, February 12. Bulgars at a certain point of our front recently hoisted the following notice :-' Germans retiring. We shall come over to you when they have gone," Undoubtedly the ex- haustion of the Germans is affecting the murals of the Bulgarians. Meanwhile, the Allies are not idle, and the Balkan front may yield surprises influencing the final issue.

THE EX-PREMIER.

Mr. Asquith to Live in Caven dish Square.

PASSENGERS DEPARTED.

Adair Ma Babu R Chalmers Duncan

Guilmot Mr & Mrs Hammersley Harvey Hinish Mr & Mrs

C8

Kono Misa

Mr. Asquith has been staying's Forbon

bow House, Hallih Stre, the Bobo residence of the Earl of Granaté, Koyama

Subsequently be was to leave Kasass Dr towa for his Be kshire bome, Katabira

Lord Bev

so spend Christmas and early Mattos Mr & Mrs in the New Year he will, it

FM

is understood, resume possession Melrose Mr & Mrs

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of his house in Cavendish Square.

Matkor C

Diva Mr & Mrs Nakegawa Capl Nakamura

Fatal

* Padda'y

Prosser Mr

Redfern Mr & Mrs

Bearis

Sousa Mr & Mrs

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Sakam Lo

Smith Mr & Ma

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Болай Т

Bima Mra Maun Mian

Tautaul Wr

Takemoto

Woods Mr

Woods Misa

Welington Rav Wang EL WADE B X Yamanouchi

COMPANY · REPORT.

JAPAN AFTER THE WIR➡e clerke and commercial agents

Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf Preparing for the Trade Struggle.

and Godown Co., Ltd.

for the nation's friis doing busi nees in Chins, so that - MBA equipped with the language and castams of China are always available. And these experts are

as adept in political as in vom- mercial knowledge and influence. la addition, the Imperial Govern

GENERAL CHAN PING-

KWAN.

Kwangsal Military Governor in Hongkong.

H.E. Chan Piog-kwan, Mili-

CORRESPONDENCE.

[The opinions expromed by dormRE« ́pondente are not necessarily those

of the Hongkong Telegraph.gi

A

KWANGTUNG'S KESOURCES.

[To the Editor of the "Hongkong" Telegraph.]*

Sir,-With regard to

La the course of a long and interesting communication to the The report of the above Com-Morning Post the Tokyo corres paos, for presentation to share-pondent of that journal writer Penis able to accommodate The burden of the public mind Japanese traders on the Cantineat bolders at the thirtieth ordinary aonaal meeting, to be held at the in Japar now is mainly concerned in varicus ways, affording themary Governor of Kwangsai, office of Messrs. Jardins, Matheson with what is to happen in the Far advantages superior to those in arrived in the Colony yesterday

was entertained to have appeared in the local papers and Co., Ltd., on Thursday, East after the war. Meanwhile, the way of foreign rivala. This is on board the Chinese guabost Po very interesting articles whi February 22, at noon, states :--

the constant influx of gold and not regarded as unfair, seeing Pik, and The prefit on working was the abnormal expansion of trade that foreigners already possess uncheon by His Excellency at in reference to coal and iron is members of the Legislative fact that both European and Chi- $706,744.55 as empated with make many Japanese hesitate to the advantages of larger capital Government House, the Ubiasse Kwangtung, I may point out a $471,202.76 in 1915..

say that they are anxious for the sad superior goods.

It is expected that the attitude Council being invited to meet nese residents would always be Saxions to put down their monet The balance at credit of Profit sales of wanitione to oeste. In

To-day Central Chan was given for industrial purposes in that ba agreeably in line with this and Lows account, including course of time, however, cease of the cow Japanese Cabinet will him, $105.895.67 brought forward it must; and then what is to hap from last year, and after deducting pen to Japan's inflated industries policy of scoring first place in the stiff by the local merchants Province but for the want officialis there and for the Directors and Auditors' fees, and and the new markete she her been markets of Oblas for Japanese at the Chinese Cub. The build- of protection from the Chiness Orinese so-called Company Or smounts to $725,080.81, which retain for her wares? In this ment is what the vernacalar excellent band was in attendarot, dinance, which has never been paying for all interest and repairs, capturing and endeavouring to goods. The only fly in the oiating was nicely decorated and an it is proposed to appropriate as connection Japan is not without papers, and apparently the com- The Military Governor was met

prophets who are somewhat pessi-mercial ciroles of the country at the entrance by the President complied with. I have heard from a leading resident in this Colony mistic as to the future. Although generally, regard as the menace of the Club (Mr. Un Kam-wa) by that a Company has been formed the nation's specie toerre bas of British and American competithe Secretaries; Mosar, WODE in one of the districts of that $240,000.00 awollen from some $30,000,000tion. How to overcome this is a ¦ Kwong-tin and Wong Tape, and Province. The officials know that yen to 680,000 000 since the war rite question with the Govern- by the leading Chinese residents.ach Company will make a profit

follows:--

To pay a dividend of

8 per cent.

To pay a bon Of

$2 per sbare

To write off Launches To write off Lighters To write off Machine

ery and Plant To write of Körloan

Whartes...

To write off West

Point Wharf To writeoff Railways and Rolling Stock To carry forward to

new account

120,0000.00 began, the perimists bold that ment and a bugbeat to the native 10,000.00 post bellum conditions will entail trader. It is supposed that "the 48,205 30 reversal of trade as well as of most colossal effort alone can specie morement. With a dim-hole to be successful against such odde. The suspicion

18,727.05 ishing balance of trade and s that the enormoon wealth

WEDD.NG.

་་ །།

Mr. R. H. Howle and Miss J. G. Craig.

At the Union Church yesterday

and therefore they are trying to get it struck out and another one formed for their own benefit. Ia

official ne762. ey case, the instruct either police or soldiers |to protect the foreigner and the stranger, and robbers are still to be found everywhere in that province.

I and many other of your

of Kwangtung

constant putflow of specie to meet 55,515.29 the interest on her foreign debt Amerios has accomulated through and the demand for capital in expansion of trade during the war 500.00 the financially exhausted countries will be ptilised largely to extend 10,000.00 from a depression similar to that /finance that country and so secars afternoon, the wedding took place readere know quite well that

of Europe, Japan excepts to suffer trade in Chins, as well as to following the close of the war political influence, seems to be of Mr. Robert Hendry Howie, with Russia. Consequently there alea worrying the Japanese mind consulting engineer, of Rangoon,

upon them, but so long as in. is an increasing degres of sp. to no small extent. Such a possibaud Miss Janet Gillan Craig of

sufficient protection is offered prehension lest the closs of the ility is something that Japan Greenock.

The ceremony was performed that by the Bor. J. Kirk Maconachie, I am afraid it is useless to hope to investors and their employees,

chinode

225,045.17

war will see increasing instances would not at all welcome. Hence

the present agitation

of £nancial disaster.

$728,080 81 Business,The political trouble in South China created an nausual demand for godown accommoda- Japan feels that ber main hope Americas investments in China and the bride was attended by tion and was responsible for lice in securing permanent mar-should be under the auspices, of sire. MeArthur, as bridesmaid large increase in our storage keis for her industrial outpat, eo Japan or in co-operation with and aleo little Miss Nancy Me- Arthur. The bride was givan earnings. Receipta from wharf ss to keep up, if possible, a favour Japaness financiers.

To meet such emergency some away by M. J, E. Anderson, and and lighter work also improved. able balance of trade and give her

Lend.-M. L. 91 (old Police increasing population something Japanese financiers are advocat. the duties of best manwere as- Basin) has now been filled in. " 10 da besides agitating for iming the investment of Japan's ried out by Mr James M. Smyth. Buildings-Two single-storey migration privileges in America increasing specie reserve in China At the conclusion of the ceremony, godowns are being erected-one and Australia. To take precau- instead of devoting it to redac-the organist, Mr. E. J. Chapman, contin- tion of foreign indebtedness, as played Mendelssohn's Wedding on Kowloon Inlan Lot 211 and tions against adverse and the other on Kowloon Marine gencies of trade the Japanese Gov money after the war is expected March.

A recep1ion was afterwards held Lot 91.

ernment is now carrying on care to be very tight. If China is to go

the newly-married Wharves-No. 5 wharf was ful investigations in the countries deeper and deeper into debt it at the Hongkong Hotel, and in the The couple left for Macau and Canton, completed in October. The ses promising the most likely markete had better be with Japan rather sfternoon bed in the vicinity of this wharf for her exporte. This is essential than with Western nations.

new industrie. cute by America's vast outlay spent. the numerous

Her com-on her new Army and Navy pro- created by the war. crisionera cosupled with investi-gramme, which sitracting

the resouroes would fully repay what is laid out

Yours &o..

MERCHATT.

Hongkong, Feb. 13, 1917.

HOCKEY.

Important U. S. League Match.

haa been dredged to meet the if she is to continue to carry on situation is rendered still more where the bogeymoon is being what might be called the final for requirements of deep draught steamers now calling at this port Launches. It will shortly become necessary to replace our older launches.

is

On Thursday the 15th instant, at Happy Valley, will be played

the U.S. League shield, between the Volunteer“ A” Team and the 88th Coy. B.G.A. The bully-of and the Gunners will play in colours and the Volunteera in khaki a very interesting and hard fought game

gations are devoting their atten- increasing attention in Japan. POLICE RESERVE ORDERS. will be 4.45 p.m., tion mostly to Chins and Russia, The conviction is gaining ground to South that in this way Americs is pre-

and `to some

extent

· Lighters.▲ second-hand 200 America and the South Besparing to support her claim to

during the year.

The Volunteers will be repre sented by:-Backs, E.W. Hami Musketry Course 1917, Part II. 100, F.W.B. Evans, 0.B. Jaha- The attention of a members son; halves. E.J.E. Mitchell, K. and bis place was taken by Mr. The Chinese market must be her progress in China sad the of the Star, Company Inspectors, Brayebay, (capt.), F. ▲ Red- A. O. Lang. Hon. Mr. E. Shellim secured and held at all cosis, an Far East. Great Britain and the No. 1 Platoon, Mounted Folice mond; forwards, B.A. Brand, and Mr. A. David retire according that country is Japan's most United States have the rest of the and Maxim Gunners is drawn to R.O. Hutchison, A.D. Bali, F., to the Articles of Association and promising field of exploitation world as a field of trade, and orders of February 12/13, They Smyth, G. Miskin, being eligible offer themselves it is the most favourably situated Japan does not see why they will fire Pact II on Sunday next, If the Volunteers loss or draw,

geographically; it nees similar should do anything to crowd her February 18. Auditors.—Mesars. F, Maitland ideographe in writing; it is poor, out of her rightfal and natural

fon steel lighter was acquired regions; and their reports are ex-the supremacy of the Pacific. The Orders leaned to-day by Mr. F.hould be witnessed.

дата! policy, for she atte: Directora. Kr. E. V. D. Parr pected to have much influence in "pprehension reacts on Japan's C. Jenkin, D.S.P. (Resorts)

does ΠΟΣ intend to allow bas joined the Board. Mr. J. W.moulding Japan's future tradowa

policy. |0. Bonnar retired during the year

Buy other nation to intimidate

for re-election..

and E. Percy Smith, F.C.A. bare

audited the accounts now pre

sented and offer themselves for re-election.

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE

BRIGADE.

Hongkong and China District.

she shield will go to the Gun- The following will attend for nera, so the Volunteers have to Japan's inferior manalsatares is slways keen and even bitter Major Khawas Khan, Cr. Sergt. laurela. and more likely to put up with sphere in East Asis. Yet there range duties on this date:-U. 3. win to retain their last year's than say other country. Not only rivalry between the Japanese and 578 Botelho,

Bergeant 554

so, but while China buye Japan's the British and American tradere Barretto, O. 8. Major Peter Wong, industrial outpatebe must supply in Chins. Since this is expected Cr. Sergeants 18 James Wong, 67 GREEN ISLAND CEMENT Japan with raw materials in the to become still more acute after Wong Saan Nia, 50 Chan Sig U. way of cotton and iron ore With the war, the problem of ameliora

Instruction-Correc-

'. THEFT.

Friday, Feb. 23, and nos on Montealing quantity of cement,

February 19.

valued at $50, from the Gisen Island Cement Company on Janu- ary 30,

Mr. Mattingly appeared to prosecute

and

Mr. Benvin defended.

out an adequate apply of these tion is constantly ander discussion Musketry tion:

Two Chinese were charged materials Japan's fast developing in the verascular Press. The

No,6 Platoon (No, 3 Company) before Mr. J. B. Wood, at the mille and foundries would soon Anglo-Japanese Alliance is will attend at the Armoury du Police Court this afternoon, with be crippled.

to do something toward Hitherto Japan has been de-reconciling British and Japanese

day, pending on Amerias and Egypt interests in Chins, but the worst

Police School. for cotton, and on various con-cama to be feared from the tries, but chiefly England and Americans' side.

Thursday, Feb, 15.-Class I (Inspector Gordon). Orders issued to-day by Mr. E. Belgium, for iren; bat she ià not Ralphs siste :-*

content to be thas dependent on distant strangers for raw mater- of Japan'e capturing and holding jala so vital to her existence, the markets formerly in posses Members elected to go to Can-whether in war or peace. The son of Germany are unt so bright, son will parade at the Head- vast iron deposits of Chins form chiefly owing to British and Am-Taceday, February 20, quarters of the Chinese Y..O.. one of Japan's most important erican competition; but Japan is Division at 8

Visit to Canton.

p.m. to-morrow

gage.clearly marked with the

As to Eussia, the possibilities

The present classes will fer minate with the following sit tings:-

Glam L (Inspector Gerrard)-

Class II (Lospector Gordon)—!

Class III (faspector Grant)—

Recruits. Central Station. 5-30 p.tr.

The Arst defendant admitiéd the theft, buying he had taken it from & Lighter.

Mr. Mattingly, having maid the Company had suffered a great deal by theft of this kind, ssked for a heavy penalty.

This defendant was sentenced. to three months' hard labour, Wednesday, February 14-- The one was then proceeded Reoraite of all Companies, except with against the other defendant, and after evidenne had been No. 2 Company.

Friday, February 16.-Recruits given the case was adjourned, Platoon (No. 2 Company).

TRAMWAY RETURNS.

Maxim Gunners,

Wednesday, the 14th, inst. Bag. objectives, and prevent her ever none the less motive in preparing Wednesday, February 2

consenting to any other country for progress in that direction. owner's name and rank must be gaining the whip-haud in Chias. Her method is to study the policy Monday, February 19.

It is this fact that renders Japan's paraded by Germany in desling seat to shove Beadquaters not interest in her big neighbour with Russian customers; but Toxumara Me & Inter thin 5 pm, on Wednesday, always as permanent as it is Japan finde it very diffealt to} afford the long credits which the Uniform. When travelling and persistent. on parade, uniform will be worn After the war, however, Japan Germans gare to Bassina por as follows: Helmets, shorts, anticipates a renswal of British chasers, as the small capital with paltese, water bottles (filled), and American commercial activity which Japanese manufacturers haverstoke (laily fitted). Each

in Chins, when competition with work doos vol permit it, The Japan-

All members of this Beotion member will take an additional Japan's interests will probably be se, however, are contemplating wait of uniforma. Great-costs to be keeper than ever. Now, therefore, the establishment of special are required to meer at the DS.P.'s rolled, or worn as ordered,

is the accepted time to make bold bank for the purpose of providing office as 5.45 p.m. on Thursday, When off duty, long trousers and effective glans for obtaining financial socommodation for trade February 15. Uniform optional. are to be worn; asps (apless and holding a first place in the with Bassis. They have already otherwise ordered), belts, white markets of China. Everything had some experience in this gloves, Swagger ones should be possible is being done in this respect through the sels of war carried.

direction. A movement is on foot aapplies, when Japanese financiers quality, but of regularity of EquipmentIn addition to ine to organire a Sino-Japanese bank came forward to render facilitiei supply. Attention, however, dividual firmi aid equipment, three to facilitate the progress of of payment to Basis. Bata still being given to this delect, and stretchers and das wheeled am- Japanese trade on the Continent, more discouraging difficulty is it may be remedied in time. The balanse will be required.

and the Bank of Formosa in Japan's inability to compete with situation. losvos Japan looking Botine. Orders will be isa-stablishing

aucerons now British and American, man- mainly to China, where quality This tered daily while in Canton, and branches, throughout Chine, ufacturers in regard to quality of of outpat is not areasily detected

ported at the, temporary Head-

big Japansen staand in Shanrbat, jgboda, to say nothing of har niemal land: "Where-

I training Japsssss yolag

Hotte Mola Mis Motamúrs E Mano k Morrison BA Murphine Mine A D

MacDonald Mas

Concert.

PASSENGERS EXPECTED. Asplendid programme has been

Buscher RG arranged for the concert which in Benard Madame to take place at the Helena May Bailey Mine Jortitute to-morrow night, The Corans Mr & Mrs

Craddock Miss dostributers will include Mr, Dillon Capt & Mrs Bulan, Mih, Galloway, Mrs. Mars- Eldridge Min'k Mas YO Hey Mrs. Mariel, Miss Lillie, the Fraser May H. W

Fofiswa K Hon Mr. O. Bevern, Mr. Donmo Taller, Mr. Findlay Smith, Tth, Mr. Jones and Mr. Boho Mta Bulberland, the sccompaniets | Harrison Mys

Arsiin, Nim Osmund insta

Mr.

Goadstro

Kurokawa Gom

Meshing

B

Wilson Mon

The following is the approžis mata statement of the Hingh Tramway || Company's receipts for the work February 10, 1917

for work.