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ROBERT PORTER & SON'S

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1917.

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DELUSIONS HELP TO MAXX LIFE, WORTHALIVISO.

The Dollar.

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Regarding our remarks,' con- tained in Tuenday's issus, as to the including of the German [Consul General in the list of vice- | presidents of the Canton Medical Mission, we are now informed that this was less sa overnight The opening rate of the dollar than a surrender to "olo custom.” su demand to-day An American missionary present|24. 4.3/16d. had the courage to suggest that, under the circumstances, it might be well to cross

108th the name of the Bun representa-anniversary of the capture of Itive; but the fact was taken into Martiniqus.

consideïstion that, for many years

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A. S. WATSON & Co., Ltd., as possible, we submit that the

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

HONGKONG:

TELEPHONE NO. 616.

The Hongkong Telegraph-

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1917.

present case is one which allowe

To-morrow's Anniversary. To-morrow 主题 the

Cable Rates.

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THE FORTHCOMING RACES.

This Morning's Training Times.

WAR INVESTMENTS.

The Canton Scheme Explained

TO-DAY'S MISCELLANT.

`As typical of the French official appreciation of the difficulties that confronted England in At the request of a considerable (organising for a Continental war, A very fast conree prevailed at number of suberrikare the Comwe may quote the words of a die- Happy Valley this morning for mittes of the Canton War Invest- tinguished French officer2Ño the gallope, and, in consequence, mente Association has issued the visit to England from which I some very good times were re following explanation as to the returned a few days ago,” he said, I was taken to one of the great corded. The main doings of inter-cont of the bonds:- est were the gallops of Silver- The figure named on the pro-new munition factories just being streak, the Darby favourite, and specios of $108 (Hongkong pat in operation. Hors I was Victory Dahlia, Sir Paul's can-currency) is a tentativa ons only, shown a thousand or more new past, the British, American and A Twelve Per Ceat. Dividend. didate

for premier honours. When the scheme was originally machines for performing a certain Germont Coneula had always been Kesurs. Benjamin and Polts Silverstreak was held back drawn up, the rate of exchange operation in munition-making. vice-presidents, and it was advise as that the Shanghai Land for the first part of his mile was not so high as it is to-day Now, not only were these ma- thought well to "let it go at that." Investment Co., Ltd., has declared and a quarter spin, and the and it was thought better to name chines not in existence balore While we quite realise that, in a final dividend of Tia. 3.00 whole time was on the slows figure which would snare & the war, but it was 春节古註 mster purely charitable, it is(6 per cent.), making 12 per cent side, but in the canter home return of part of the purchase necessary to make maobinea well to try and keep differences for year ending December 31, he showed a very fine turn of price to subscribers rather than to make parts of other me -whether party, religious or 1916.

speed and covered the last quarter risk having to make a father chines that were needed for national—at as great a distance

in 29.2/5 seer-some watches call.

the rapid turning out of certain recording 29 1/5 moon. Victory The rate of Exchange which parts of the first one. One of The Great Noribeza Telegraph Dublin, with Borkill riding, was will actually be obtained by snờ- these latter maobines had over of no waiving of animosities. As Company announces that the pashed practically all the way, soribers will be that ruling on or five hundred parts, and many we bare many times remarked, normal cable route America and and his time for the fall mile and about March 5, and that rate will theu sede of separate measure- during Britain's various ware | Honolulu being interrupted, a quarter was 2.47.3/5-or five apply to the cost of the whole ments and many months of time with France individual Britiebere telegrams for those places can seconds faster than Silverstreak. band and not merely to the first were required before the first and Frenchmen, were often on only be accepted vis Europe and The last quarter was done in payment. To-day, for example, working model could be turned terme of closeat friendship; and the Atlantic cables, or via Japan. 30.1/5 Becs.

the rate on Singapore of 1011.i.e, out. Knowing that practically il we were at war with France Sonders of telegrams are requested

While there were many other ICO Hongkong dollars equal 2014 the whole of England's vast war to-day there would be no necessary to "route" their messages,

ponies out, they were not featured Straite dollars, but se a basis of organisation had to be created reason why a French consul should

by any special times, the "clock-reckoning we will assume that Boew, those of ce who understood be excluded from such & Board

Fell' Overboard. ae that in question; for the

A Chinese has been conveyed below:-

inge" of these being reorded exchange is at par, ie, 100 the eitustion, far from being im Hongkong dollars equal 100 patient of what some have char French have, always fought like to the Government Civil Hospital.

Derby Ponies.

Straite dollars, when the cost of actorised as that country's "glecial gentlemen. With the German, it suffering from the effects of am

Aerialini. Half is quite another matter. He has immersion be received in the

mile.-16; the boards would work out slowness' in making her weight

follows:-

felt in the land war, have con- so befouled himself that he is not Harbour yesterday. It appears |1.09 2/5; last quarter, 33 2/5.

As all Bonds applied for by etantly marvelled at what ha fit to associate with people who that he was travelling on the retain au atom of self-respect, and Yaumati ferry, from Yaamali to quarter. (Knoll)-35; 1.12.2/5; abscribers will be paid for in actually been accomplished in the The days go by and still we hear nothing of any German reply we are confident that the Brit-Hongkong, when he accidentally 1.46.3/5; 2.21; 2.52.1/5; last quar fall on or about March 5 arrange-face of difficulties that would have

A life buoy was

ments having been made for dismayed a less resolute people, ter, 31.1/5. to Chiss's protest against the new submarining. This fact shouldishers of Hongkong and Shameen fell overboard.

Oak Bay Three quarters. money to be advanosd for that toward making that weight count

overwhelmingly in the end." in no way surprise the Chinese, for they learned long ago that the would infinitely rather hear that thrown to him, which he seized.39.2/5; 1.03 4/5; 1.36 3/5; laat purpose, it follows:- German strong point is certainly not good manners. They hare, coolie from a conservancy boat and le was picked up...

5th March, let payment 827, quarter, 32.4/5.

In times when Irish affairs wero it is true, been trested to churlishness from every foreign nation at or even a moderately respectable

Capilano. Three quarters.catatanding $73, interest on $73,

37 cents.

more stormy than they are now, one time or another, but in this respect, as in every other unpleasant Lantao pirate had been elected to

Tonight the dramatic three-32.2/5; 1.03 4/5; 1.37.2/5; last one, the palm has to be yielded to the macb-cultured Kas. Perhaps the Hospital Commities than say

5th April, 2nd payment $27,says a Home paper, it used to be the Kaiser thinks that a protest from mere Chipere is just sa insult so-called white man who dares to part film "Father Joha" will be quarter, 33.3/5.

Jaasbite, Mile and a quarter, outstanding $46, interest on 848. said that as far as members went

23 cents.

a Cabinet could be formed from which he is bound to ignore. The delay in replying ie, after all, defend Germany's methods in the shown at the Victoria Theatre bat one more item in the long list of indignities which the Chinese present war. This is not just a For Race Week, the Victoria 36: 1.11.2/5; 147; 221.2/5;

5th May, 3rd payment 827, the men who had once been Chief have endured at the bands of the Germans. We remember the late matter of sentiment; it is one of advertises a special attraction:253.3/5; last quarter, 32.1/5.

common sense, for it "Dafe-Devil Martell", the 20th Star of Dion.Mile and a quar. outstanding $19, interest on $19 Secretary. They are not so Sir Chantung Liang Chong's telling us, some four years ago, that plein

numerous to-day. But there aro his mission to Berlin in 1901 threatened to break down altogether concerns the safe-guarding of Century mid-air marvel, and ter.-36; 111.2/5; 1.47; 2.21.2/5; 10 cents.

5:h Jane, 4th payment $27, at eight, for Bir George Trevelyan and Sir William Hart Dyke, now because the crowned bumpkin of Germany tried to demand the society. It is but a step from Abbott, the Great Ventriloquist, 2.53; last quarter, 31.3/5.

Mansur. Three quarters. outstanding nil.

approaching their 80th year, are kow low of Prince Chon and the other emissaries: a demand which sitting on the same committee with his talking doll Joe, Both

Total, 70 cents. he would not have dared to breathe to the representatives of any with a Hun to drinking with him, artists have good records and 34.2/5; 1.07.2/5; 1.37; last quarter,

29.3/5.

Amount of expenses per bond, Morley. Lord Bryce, Mr. Balfour aill amongst us, and Lord other nation. And have the Chinese forgotten that, when the or to inviting him to one'e house. should prove a great draw,

Sinois. Mile and a half-45;{087, 80 cents, Kaiser sent his troops on their punitive expedition to China (an The Age-Limit.

1.22; 2,00; 2.35.2/5; 3.08.4/5; expedition which never ought to have been sent, seeing that the

3.4L.3/5; last quarter, 32.4/5. Legations had been relieved some weeks when the Garmane arrived)

Silverstreak. Mile and a quar hia benedictory massage to them was: "When you meet the foe you will destroy him. No quarter will be given; no prisoners will the Government is to revise all tory entitled, "Unessy Money," ter.-35.2/5; 1.12; 1.48.3/5; 2.23; rency) plus $1.50 for interest enough the Board of Trade can be taken; let all who fall into your hande be at your mercy. Just at the Bluns a thousand years ago, under the leadership of Attila, gained a reputation in virtas of which they still live in historical tradition, so may the name of Germany become known in such manner in Obias that no Chinaman will ever again even dare to look askance at a German."?

CHINA'S GRAND OPPORTUNITY,

The so-power question at Home has been taken a stage further by the sanoassement that exemptions of men under thirty one years of age. sud that, if in sufficient soldiers are then forth- coming, the military age may be raised to fifty years. It would therefore, that the

appear.

Victoria Theatre,

Sued After Payment.

Town Monse. Mile and

last quarter, 31.3/5.

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ad bis brother "G. W." Mr. Long and Mr. Birrell have all bad experience of the "Castle" daring the past 30 years. Oddly also boast eight surviving 65 Presidente. In little more than ten years the office has changed

hands six times and before that it was successively cocapied by Lord Bryce, Mr. G. W. Balfour and the Marquis of Salisbur

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A Literary Success.

Grand total, $1.50. Our readers will be interested

So that the cost of the bond would be $100 (Hongkong Car to know that an exceptionally fine

and expezeen, and an $108 would is canning in the trand Magazine, 2.52.2/5; last quarter, 29.3/5. the sathor of which is Mr. P. G. Victory Dahlia, Mile and have been paid by subscribers Wodehouse, a brother of Mr. quarter. (Burkili)-34: 1.07.3/5; return of $6.50 per unit would

... Wodehouse, Deputy Saper. 1 43.2/5; 2.16 4/5; 2.47.3/5; 1st be immediately made. intendent of Police in this Colony, quarter, 30 1/5.

Subscribers are reminded that The story has met with a fáe Advance Dublin, Mile and the bond itself bears interest at In return for this gealle conduct observed towards them by the authorities, do act consider that reception, the demand bein; so quarter. 34:1.07.315; 1 43 2/5; per cent. from date of issue On or about troops at Kaiser Wilhelm's behest, China has paid to Germany they yet have enough men for great that Mr. Wodehouse was 2.16.4/5; 2.473/5; last quarter, (which will be

March 5) so that they are not as much money as would have sufficed to eat her permanently on the

"A carious little mistake" is purpose of carrying the compelled to put it into book 30.1/5.

Brown Mouse.

Mile and a losera by the intereet as shown admitted by the Daily Chronicle, ber feet and ale still owes thirteen and a half million sterling of war to a successfol termin-forta in America.

qasrter.-39; 1.13.2/5; 1.47;abore and they obtain the bonds In a paragraph relating to deg the indenmity! And has she no other debts towards this refinadation. They no doubt have in

2.194/5; 2.52.3/5; last quarter, at abeolately cost price plus a few licences the word was inadvertent race? Upon what fands has the German campaign of liss and mind the coming great offensive,

A case was heard before Mr. 32 4/5.

cente per $100 bond for expenses. ly spelt "licenser," It was a bribery in Chine, since the war began, been conducted, if not on in which, though the issue is Justice Gomperts, at the Sam- Tittlemouse. Hile and a quar Another circular atates: a permissible error-"a j›urnalistio the interest on the short-term loans and the money periodically certain, there will surely be ex claimed by Kropp's agents? And there is a bigger dekat still-the tremely heavy casualties sufered. which Court, this morning, inter (Knoll) -39; 113.2/6; 1.47; good many subscribers have licence"-but one which she dety of punishing the commercial thieves from the Fatherland who, The exemption problem has all which a claim was made by a 2.194/5; 2.53.1/5; less quarter, signified that they would prefer dictionary makers would not for years past, kare insolently plundered her in every direction. along been a source of trochle, Hongkong firm, and it was stated

to pay in full for the Straits allow, says the paper. The Oxford Canton firm for $11 against ■ 33.215.

Onward Dablis. Mile and

Settlements War Loan Bonde Dictionary, for example, talie us Have the Hongkong Chinese forgotten the cartridges with wooden and there can be no doubt that bullets, the "made in Germany" rides and machine-guns, the boxes many a man who should now be defended a D'Almeda, who half 32.216; 1.07; 1.42; 8.16; rather than by instalments (and so the noun must always be licence,

defended, that the money had 2.48.3/5; last quarter, 323/5. Bare having to pay any interest) although the verb may be either of ammunition" containing nothing, and all the other daylight in the trenches has, often on been paid before the writ was Ike. One mile (Bedgwick) the Committee have now arranged "licence," or "license." prefer robberies of which the German firms out here were guilty, at the dimer grounds, escaped being issued. Mr. O. F. Mason, appear- 41.4/5; 1.20.2/5; 1.53; 2.24.3/5; that this can be done. Esch ably the latter. The adjective is time of the first Revolution? On Tuesday we published an account called up. It is only right, ing for the plaintiffs said that he

application for bonds to to be paid always spelt with an of how the Berblinger firm deliberately stole seam of forty-five therefore, that, before raising had been told that the claim was

for in cash will be dealt with "licensed retailer." Still, there thousand dollars from a Fatahan Chinese; and scores of similar re- the ogo-limit yet further,

separately and subscribers will be is come consolation in knowing velations are waiting to be made. We have alluded above to the the ranks of the exempted young settled, and that he had no farther

charged exactly the same amount that we were not alone in our Han punitiva expedition, after the Boxer troubles. Have the Chinese men should be put through a ceased to remember that their homes and their relatives were treat further process of "combing out,"

they would pay if they went to the misiske, sa a correspondent in- ed just as those in Belgium and Northern France have been treated; all the same, we are rather it

Bank direct, no fee being levied forms us that a main door of one by the Association. As regards of the largest county conubil that bundreds of their young girls were raped-in fact that the clined to think that the authori conduct of the German troops in Europe to-day is bat a magnified ties, knowing the huge demande

the rate of exchange, this will be cfices in the country bears th fixed with the Baak as each solitary inscription "Licenses," edition of what took place in China sixteen years ago? Is there no that were certain to be made in

order to keep up the strength of

*pplicant directaeither Most of the thinking Chinese know that Germany's history in the Army, have hitherto erred on

receipt of the application or (if If, in drawing Allan Qaster- regard to Chins is just one long story of exploitation, of pledges the side of youth in fixing the

no instructions are given) on main, Sir Rider Haggard took March 6, 1917. A number of as his model Captain Selous, he broken, of line told, of terrorism, of bratul patronage and onprovoked age-limit, Age, after all, is not

subscribers are taking ap bands at least did justice to one of insolence, and of deep-laid plass for involving her with foreign of necessity the best Leat of

both for dish sad on the instel-the mighty haster's most marked natione; and it is time that the non-thinkers were also made aware a man's fitness for service.

ment plan. This commendable traits, remarks an Exchange. of this. What is the Luoshibksi dispate, but the result of German There is many a man between

example might well be followed. Captain Belous was modesty scheming? The strip of land outside the Tinnie's Concession was one forty-five and äfty who, so far as

Subscription Mtfios. which, to the Chinese, was not worth a dollar; and, had it not been for "toughness" and powers of en-

Dramatick and Drumologa.

personified, and could seldom the spe instinct of the Germans to do mischief wherever mischief duranos sre concerned, is then at

Mile and quarter. 36 2/5;

be induced to talk" even im- To-day'a Folice Reserve Orders 1.10.3/5; 1.47; 2.24; 2.50.1/5; last

Tom Cableigh. One mile.personally of bis adventures, was to be done, no single word would ever have been raised his best. The man, for example, against its being added to the French settlement. Over thie the who has gone through the Boer late that all ranks of the garter, 36.4/5.

(Sedgwick)-35.2/5; 1.12; 1.46. Quatermain always professor, in Germans lied as they lied over the progress of the war in War, or who has rougaed it in following units who either (1) Moneybox. Three quarters.] 2/5; 2.18.4/5; last quarter, 32.2/5. moments of emergency, to be the early days. Merchant and missionary, sob endeavoured some out-of-the-way corner of the passed Part II of the 1916 (Boyd)-35; 4.08; L41; 1st Firbynight. Half mile, (Bar- in a state of pilisble fear; but to out-lie the olbar. The Bol preachers, even in British Empire, though he may be close Course, or (2) passed Part I of quarter, 33..

|ton) — 33; 1.03; lest querier, 30, of course, nobody believes him, territory, solemnly asaared their dupes among the villagers that on fly Joarn, would be far more the 1917 Course, will attend the Merry Monarch. Three quar- Whizzbang. Three quarters.and when the time for action Singapore was in the bands of the Germans and that Hongkong capable of standing the strain of Binge on Sunday next, February tore. (Fisher)-35; 108; 1.41; 23.3/5; 1.05.2/5; 1.40.3/5; last comes he hears himself as a hero.

25: --- No. 2 Platoon, Na, 3lant quarter, 33. would be likewise in a few days. All over China the marketa have life at the front and be a

quarter, 35.1/5.

Among the natives of Africa. boon affected by panics arising out of calculated German falsehood. decidedly more formidable Company, No. 4 Company Hajj. Three quarters.—36;1.09; | Sabre. Three quartere.-$3 3/5; | Captain Belous was known sa “the And the Chinese Government knows all thin. Then why the foe than moet of

leave Blake Pier 9 a.m. Uniform 1.40.3/5; last quarter, 31.8/5.

1.05.2/5; 1.40.1/5; last quarter, man who never told a lie.” His - called hesitation over declaring war? What the Chinese Government dosa | youngsters,

with balmste, Service Rifle to be from

Field Monse.

34.4/5. Mile and a

fictional counterpart bears the not yet appear to know is that the country's very existence depends the office tool or the shop counter brought by those in possession of quarter-35; 1.12.2/5. 146.3/5; 851. Half Mile-31; 1.01.3/5.Maomassen, which is the Brown BABL Half Mile, Kaffir equivalent for “the man on the preservation of international law. What, save the regard to take up a rifs and go forth to game. No other pattern rifle to be 2.21,2.58.2/5; Inat quarter, 32 25. which civilized nations have paid to it till the present war broke fight. Had the age-limit been brought,

Moonstone. One Mila.35 4/5; (Sedgwick),—31; 1.02.3/5. who gets ap in the middle of the out, kapt Chine, Japan, all the small countries of Europe-ay, and higher from the commencement, The following will attend for 1,11; 1.452/5; 2.22 2/5; - Inui

Hash Husk, Three quarters, night," 88; 1.09.8/5; 1.41; last quarter, eren the United State from invasion and partition by Britain, many a valuable man still in range duties on this date :-Chief quarter, 37. France, Italy, Austria and Germany? Only the triumph of a just mufil would have been in the Inspectors Mason and Sirdar Jadestone. One Mile.-35,4/5; | 31.2/5. law of nations can save Chios; and it is time that she realised this. trencheslong ago. What is more, Khan, Sergeant Major Boylance, 111; 1.45.2/5; 2,21.2/5; lant The way

lise quita olour before bar. War with Germany gives her by raising the age-limit step by Staff Inspector Lanigan, Inspeo quarter, 38, the right to intern the poison-mongers who have been responsible step we are always giving the tore Lammert, Siles Netto and Danlop. One mile.-38; 1.16; for so many of her morrows, enables her to take a somewhat different Hun écossion to make ospital out C.MB, Alven, Baturn from 1.012/5; 2.23 2/5; last quarter, view of her monetary indebtednom to the Han, and makes her of the idea that at length we are Stonerations about 80 p.m. 31.2/5. forthwith an ally of Great Britain, France, Bassis and Japan-with compelled to rely on our old men Members will make their own ane. Mo. One mile.-41; LL5.45; ail that this last faol implies.

In order to keep our sad up, rangements for drinks and tiffo: 1 49.4/5; 2,20,4/5; last quarter, 31,

account to be settled here ?

the

instractions. Mr. D'Almada claim-} The Gunner. One mile.-38; dosta because they had no right 1.16; 1512/5; 2.23.2/5; last paid, and, after hearing proof of to be aned if the money were quarter, 31.2/5.

Peter Doody. One mile (Bar Poyment, his Lordship gave jadgton)-38: 1.11.1/5; 1.44 3/5; meat for defendants with coste. 2.19 3/5; last quarter, 35.

Matchbox. One mile, (Boyd). 38; 1.13.2/5; 2.06.4/5; 2.29.3/5; Inst quarter, 32.4/5.

Sandy. Mile and a quarter. 3.82/5; 1.13; 151.1/5; 2.27; 2.58; last quarter, 31.

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Golliwog. Three quarters, The Somme Film in the F.M.5, (Moller)-35.1/5; 1.00.15; A packed house of Aviation, 143.1/5 ; last quarter, 82. which included a large contin- Bridgnorth. Mila and a quarter, gést of Polion, wisznosed with (Moller).—17:2/5; 1.14; L60.8/5 evident appreciation the exhibis 2.28.4/5; 2.58.8/53 last quarter, tion of the Somme Battle Elm at 31.4/5.

the Town Hall, Kuala Lumpur,