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TELEGRAMS.

[Renter's Service to the" Telegraph.”]

(Continued from page 9.) "

DISSOLUTION OF AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT.

Melbourne, March 9,

The dissolution of Parliament will take place on March 26. The election will be held on May 5,

HUNGRY GERMANY.

London, March 9.

In the Prussian Diet. the Food Commissioner declared that food difficulties were consequent on the cessation of work and the more dismal things in a certain western town were attributable to a wholesale-falsification of brendeards result- ing in the entire food reserves being used up,

He stated that without drastic measures it would be im- ... possible to hold out.

It is believed the town referred to is Essen where a big hunger strike was reported recently.

A GERMAN CLAIM, '

London, March 3,

A German official statement says:-Daring February we loat 24 seroplanes. Our enemies lost 31.

THE RUSSIAN FRONT.

Loudon, March 9.

A German official announcement states:-Between the Trotus and Uz valleys we stormed a high ridge at Mag: yaros, and the adjacent Russian positions. We made 504 prisoners.

London, March 9.

A Russian official message states:We threw back

an enemy attack in the Mitiau region.

The enemy captured three heights north-westward of Okoa. Attacks westward thereof failed.

We destroyed fortifications at Mirzonilkeine, north- westward of Erzindjan.

Our scouts advanced 16 miles south-west of Sakkiz.

London, March 10,

A Russian oficial report states :----- North-westward of Okna our troops are counter attacking

to regain the lost heights.

London, March 10.

A Russian official report states: We attacked the Turks westward of Numichkhany, demolished worka, took 53 pri- soners and took passession of the town of Senne in the direction of Bidjar.

We submarined a large steamer in the neighbourhood of the Bosphorus.

NEW JUDGE OF CALCUTTA HIGH COURT. „

London, March 11.

HM the King has approved of the appointment of Nawab Saiyad Sir Shamsulhuda to be judge in the Calcutta High Court in succession to Digambar Chatterjee

BRITISH TRANSPORT SUNK.

London, March 9.

The War Office announces that the transport Mendi, with the final batch of South African native labourers, collid ed with another vessel in a thick fog off the Isle of Wight on 21st February. Twelve Europeans and 191 natives were saved and ten Europeans and 615 natives drowned.

COUNT ZEPPELIN AND THE KAISER,

Londay, March 9,

The Kaiser has telegraphed his condolence to Countess Zeppelin in extravagant ternis; wherein he states :—" I feel the death of this excellent man most painfully. The whole of Germany unites with me in mourning one of the greatest sons of the Fatherland. His successes in the air have ren- dered his name immortal far beyond Germany. His memory will always remain subline and dear to me. Wilhelm."

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AMERICA AND ARMED MERCHANTMEN.

Washington, March 10, President Wilson has convoked an extra session of Con- gress for 10th April to receive such communications as may be made by the executive,

It is understood that a number of American merchant- men sailing through submarine zones will immediately be armed by the Government. Their names will not bo published.

President Wilson is convoking Congress to confirm his arming of merchantmen.

BELLIGERENTS AND THE FOOD SUPPLY,

Paris, March 9,

The Chamber of Deputies has passed a vote of confidence in the Government by 296 votes to 1, following a three days' debate on food supplies, in which the Chairman of the Agri- cultural Committee- emphasised the necessity for the Allies and neutrals economising in wheat or largely substituting other cereals.

The Chairman said that experts estimated France's wheat deficit during 1917 would be 130,000,000 bushels. The de ficit in overseas supplies for France, the Allies and neutrals, it is estimated will be 200,000,000 bushels.

Patrograd, March 3.

At a conference the Premier, Ministers, Members of the Duma and Municipal officials discussed the urgent food problem,

Amsterdam, March 9:-

The Maastricht newspaper "Les Nouvelles" states that 300 Germans, including 100 deserters, crossed the frontier at Limbricht and demanded brend..

London, March 10.

A telegram from Petrograd states that the commander of the troops in a proclamation informed the inhabitants that the flour supplice are undiminished and there should be ample bread if the people will moderate their requirements. The proclamation is due to the unrest of the poor, especially women, who began to assemble demanding bread; but they were most orderly, and the use of troops was not necessary,

The Duma has been lengthily debating the food crisis.

Petrugand, March 11.

The conference mentioned on 10th inst, entrusted to the municipality the management of food supplies.

Paris, March 11.

Minister Herriot, replying to the debats mentioned on 10th inst. defended the food restriction menres. He fore- casted bread and milk tickets and declared that the economia factor would prove equally important with the military in desiding the war, Germany was starving and making a last effort to excapa her inevitable doom.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, MARCH 12, 1917.

NOTICES,

A HUMIDOR FREE

FOR A LIMITED DTIME ONLY.

AMULET

SMOKING MIXTURE

TO A WIDER CIRCLE OF SMOKERS, WE HAVE DECIDED TO OFFER 3 OZS, OF THIS-SPLENDID TOBACCO PACKED IN A MICHLY SERVICEABLE GLÁSH HUMIDOR FOR $2.60 IPKICK IS THE PRICE OFS OZS. OF THIS TOBACCO ALONE.

As the number of these Humidors is limited, you should

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MANUFACTURED BY

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NOTICES.

HONGKONG ICE CO., LTD.

THE

HE THIRTY-SIXTH OR- DINARY ANNUAL MEET- ING of Shareholders will be

LONDON:

NOTICES,

CHINA SUGAR REFINING CO., LTD.

NOTICE.

held at the Offices of the General T THE THIRTY-NINTH OR-

Managers at 11.30 A-M. on DINARY ANNUAL MEET- WEDNESDAY 28th instant, to ING OF THE SHARE- receive a Statement of the Com-HOLDERS of the above Com- pany's Accounts to 31st Decem-pany will be held at the Offices ber, 1916, and the Report of the of the General Agents, Pedder's General Managers,

Street, on FRIDAY the 30th The TRANSFER BOOKS of instant, at NOON, for the purpose the Company will be CLOSED of receiving the Report and from the 14th to 28th inet, both Statement of Accounts for the days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON

& CO., LTD. General Managers. Hongkong, 8th March, 1917

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED, AND REDUCED.

THE TWENTY-EIGHTH

year ending 31st December, 1916, The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 16th to 30th March, {both days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON

& CO., LTD.

General Agents.

ORDINARY ANNUAL HONGKONG

FIRE INSUR- MEETING of Shareholdere in?

ANCE CO., LIMITED. the Company will be held at the Offices of the Company, St. George's Buildings, Chater Read, Victoria, Hongkong, on TUES- DAY, the 27th day of March, 1917,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

of

at 11.31 A.M. for the purpose of THE FORTY-EIGHTH OR-

DINARY MEETING receiv.ng a statement of ac-Shareholders will be held at the counts and the report of the Offices of the undersigned at Directors for the year ending NOON, on WEDNESDAY the 31st December, 1916 and

de- 28th instant. claring a Dividend.

By Order of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Hongkong, 6th March, 19.7.

GREEN ISLAND CEMENTĮ CO., LTD., AND REDUCED.

NOTICE is hereby given that

the Transfer Books of thei Company will be CLOSED from THURSDAY, Ist March to SATURDAY, 31st March, 1917, both days inclusive.

The return of Capitel of $2.50 per share will be paid to Share. holders on and after the 15th March, 1917, on presentation of Share Certificates for endorse- ment.

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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 14th to the 28th instant, both days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON

& CO., LTD. General Managers, Hongkong Fire Insurance Company, Limited. Ho-gkong, 8th March, 1917.

MAN LOONG.

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PETER DAWSON'S

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the confidence you can place in it.

Obtainable Everywhere. Sole Agents:-----

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H. RUTTONJEE

& SON,

16, Queen's Road Central,

HONGKONG,"

PUBLIC AUCTION.

GEO. P. LAMMERT.

AUCTIONEER, SHARE & GENERAL BROKER,

THE

HE Undersigned has received instructions from Mr. A O. Brawn to sell by Public Auction

on

TUESDAY, the 13th March, 1917.

commencing at 2.30 p.m.

ミ

THEATRE

RONGZORS.

ROYAL

FOR A SHORT SEASON ONLY

Commencing FRIDAY March 9th, 1917, MAURICE BANDMAN

Presentin

THE NEW BANDMAN OPERA CO.

In the Tellowing Latest Londos Sussssses :--

TO-NIGHT!

MARCH 13th MARCH 14th.

at his Residence No. 1 Torres "MARCH

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The Whole öf His Valuable Household Furniture Comprising:-

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etc.,

15th 16th

MARCH

17th

MARCH

19th

TO-NIGHT!!

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The Latest Garrick Bucos

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mirror, dining table and chairs, teak square tables, ice chest, cutlery and glass ware, elc.. etc.

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Also

Two Bicycles.

On view from Monday the 12th inst,

Catalogue will be issued. Terms: Cash on delivery.

GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer.

FOR SALE.

MOTOR CARS, MOTOR CARS. 1917 Overland Touring Cars, 6 Cylicder. ? Seater.

Apply to GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Duddell Street.

Hongkong 18th February, 1917

NOTICES.

THE HONGKONG & SOUTH CHINA WAR SAVINGS ASSOCIATION,

APPLICATION

forms for

Membership of the above Association may be obtained from all the Banks or from the undersigned.

THE UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD., Honorary Secretaries &

Treasurers. Hongkong, 15th January, 1917.

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TUESDAY, 13th MARCH, ́1917. THE FINAL EPISODE OF

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PATHE'S GAZETTE.”

WAR PICTURES."

COMICS:

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FRIDAY, 16TH MARCH. 1917.

最备

SALOMBA

Sequel to ** QUO VADIS."

DON'T MISS THIS GREAT FILM.

Booking at ANDERSON'S.

BIJOU THEATRE,

The Coast Theatre in Hongkong -

TO-NIGHT!! The Great Trans-Atlantic Serial

TO-NIGHT!

entitled :--- THE MASTER KEY."

8TH & 7TH EPISODES.

WAR GRAPHIC, and COMICS.

Orchestra in attendance.

HONGKONG THEATRE.

Showing:

(OLD LEND OFFICE BUILDING).

COMMENCING SATURDAY 10TH MARCH.

7th and 8th Episodes of PEG O' THE RING ANO KEYSTONE COMICS,

WEDNESDAY, 14th MARCH. See-5th & 6th Episodes of

"THE GODDESS,"

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