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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1917.

Yesterday's Blow.

Hengkong still enjoys her long) spell of immunity from typhoons, although the Colony appears toj have had a narrow escape yester day. It is now very many years since we had a really sev-re visits-" tion, though on numerona ocessions typhoone" haya come

DAY BY DAY.

INDUSTRY PAYS DEBTS, WHILE DESPAIR INCREASES THEM,

To-morrow's Anniversary.

Tomorrow is the third anniver sare of the opening of the Panama Canal.

ос

The Dollar,

The opening rate of the dollar

de mard to day

Ic-morrow.

Wad

The total outpa, of the Kailan Mining Administrative's mines

tone.

An Obstrepercus Womza.

GERMAN COLONIAL AIMS.

F.M.S. VOLUNTEERS.

Slackers Who Play Tennis and Golf.

TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY.

Quite an elaborate gift is the miniature Napoleonic standard... which the Duke of Wellington. bie presented to the King in

The Self "Programme." The speech of the German Colonial Secretary, Herr Solf, at Leipzig recently was followed by speech by the President of the German Colonial Society, Duke John Albert of Mecklenburg. The Federal Council, resuming its jeanty" of Strathfieldsaye, the

Koala Kangsar, Jely 25-virtas of bis tenure by "petit ser

He said :-

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ancomfortably rear us, raly to take a gourse rather wide of the Taland. O'der re-idents know that

"I am particularly glad that I sitting in the Council Chamber ate presented to the Iron Daks The little until recently scarcely's twelve- month passed without one or more

could be present at this bistoric bere this morning, proceeded to after Waterloo.. moment, when ur Colonial desi with the Valucteer Eunct-tricolour is of silk with gold fringe, serious blowe, and it would be su:

Secretary has epoker, and spoken ment, 1913, Amendment Ease with the Imperial Eagle in the ontre and the date 1917 in the jiplerëring eíu ly to ascertain, ir/28 9.5/16d. T closing rate in the name of the Imperial ment.

possible, the reason why in recent will be found on Page I.

The Hon. the Legal Adviser top corner, and a second eacle in Chancellor. There are constant years we have been to free from Company Meeting.

The metung of elreuolders inmplaints this no pregramme of eaid that the Bill was introduced gilt on the, head of the staff. It these andesirable experience. Åt

wir aim is given eet by the with the approval of the 0.0.0. will rest for a year in the Guard any rate, whatever the cause may Ltd., takes place at 11.30 am.

the Hongkong Steel Fonadry Co,!

aithoritative pereopage. Now, of the troops in Singapore and Room at Windsor above the bust be, ao-one but the griffia desires to

everybody who considera the printed was to provide for of Wellington. see a return of the old conditions.

tter will see clearly that a the formation and discipline Yesterday's blow caused a deal Auction Postponed.

responsible etateman cannot ap-of Cadet Corpe to increase: The tale of leasehold property once war aime in detail in the the pensity to which" a mem- of minor damage and not a little

If King George adheres to the inconvenience. On this latter at Trumati which M. G. P midst of war. But what wide cir- ber of a Volunteer Corps becomes style in which he now appeare in A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.,point, the stoppage of traffic was Lammert was to conduct on the cles of Germans desire is a power liable if he fails to quality to be the Court Circular, and, dropping the worst feature, and not a few 15th instant has been postponed fel etstment, inspired by con classed as efficiens within the "His Majesty," appears bence. residents had reason to complain to the 22nd instant.

fidence of victory, and such a prescribed period; and to enable forth osly sa "The King," he at the diasppearance of chairs

Kallan Output.

statement we have to-day beard regulations to be made to provide will outrage no constitutional and rickshas from the etreats.

from Berr Solf.... We, with for the holding of computeory precedent. Formerly our kings No-one, of course, Prprets the

our soldiers, shall get back the parades of members of any ware "bis grace." Beory VIII coolies to carry on "business as for the week ending Jaly, Conisl Empire, and then, when Volunteer Corpe, attendance as was the first "highness," and so isual" in the midst of a serious mounted to 84 903 tous and the base on it, my only desire is which may be enforced under remained until Francis I. address

38 'your majesty. Correspondents are requested to observe the rule, which blow, but it is a notorious fact sales during the period to 36,465 that the Secretary of State may penalty of fine. There were, be at him

forward their

wi betrong and able hands parane added, varions amendments pro Cartier in the old days, and a Dames and address with that even in a beavy dawnpour requires them to

for of rain, when there is no actual communications addressed to the Editor, not necessarily

s wise, vigoroan, German policy posed to be added in Committee. James Yellowplash Prese in later A woman who inspector Sim in the Calonies, as he has already The Hon. the Resident of times, have been in the main danger, the ricksha and chair "pablization, but as an evidence of their bona fides.

responsible for the high-soaring All communications intended for publication should be addressed men often make themselves scarce said "Eicked up & fearful row indo e in the past 68 Governor of Pabang seconded.

and let residents get about as beat the Police Station, and fought Sam and during his short period The Hon. Mr. B. U. Kinders of regal titles. Bat they had Business correspondence should be sent to the Manager.

they can. Last evening, long after with the female seareber," was

ley said:-I welcome the introduc models upon which to rely. the gale had subsided, there we charged before Mr. J. R. Wood, Colonial Secretary."

The passages of Herr Solf's tion of this Bill, especially as re- at the Police Court this morning, money, and the resolt was that

published in England consisted palsory parades. The present In the days of Spacish glory a mainly of his attacks on Lord efficiency of the M. SV. R, such whole volume was required to people living on the middle levels licet cs. The woman w

voluble. His Worship ir ficted s were forced to find their way

Robert Cecil and Generals it is, is almost entirely due to home on Shanks pony in the thick fine of $7, or, in default, 14 days' Sats. It is worth while to the fact that the majority of its codify the preposterous adulstory of heavy raine. Chaira and hard labour.

record the exact terms of his members realise the daty that Ppellations bestowed by servile courtiers on the sovereign. “Cor- rickahae are an essential part of

statement about German aime, they owe to their country and teaias" these cognominal decora- the public service in Hongkong. Mr. J. R. Wood, at the Police which has lately been said in ing at the fron. Meny men in

A Chinese was charged before He said: Againat everything their countrymen who are fight tions were styled; and they became but the licensees appear to be Court this morning, with being gland about the destruction of the sorpe have no Laste for milit- they were ultimately abolished by so monsterensly ludicrous that pretty much a law unto themselves sad, on the slightest pretext, they of prepared opiam. It was stated or cool the outset to insist that out to parade from a seare of to this. The King, our Lord." in unlawful possession of 22 taele par colonies and world trade ary training and they only toro Philip II, and all reduced plainly disappear from the stands. Cannot something be done to secure

by the constable who made the the Gavernment is at one with duty. I regret to say that a large The Kaiser, one fancies, mast drag tied in a girdle round bis the German people in the firmest minority of the corps do not rea- have kept the old volume by him. hse their duty or, if they do, they Or he may have gone east for in- We are glad to see by ear waist, and was caught when he colonisi future. You must see that deliberately ignore it, and it is dis-spiration, where the King of

yesterday that the British Consul

has repeatedly declared, in his the efficiency of the carps should and Moon, Great Magician and has taken up the matter of the

Insurance Report.

various speeches, about the be retarded by slackers who play Great Thief." outrageous attack on the a.. the well-known San Insurance

The statement of accounts of colonial side of the securities for tennis and golf or look on while Sainsm and has demanded that

the future andisturbed and other people do their work for the Chinese authorities shall be Hatchison and

Office, of which Messra. John D.

Company. of peaceful development of the Ger- them on drill days. I ventare to man people, which are to be won believe that there are very lew sustained by the vessel. The firet

to the Editor.

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cash only). Advertisements and Subscriptions which are not ordered for a fired The Salaam incident.

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The Hongkong Telegraph”” is now on sale af, and will be deliveredCanton correspondent's letter stepped cff the s.5. "Kinɛhan ou from what the Imperial Chancellor tinctly unfair on the keen men the Monomotspa was "Lord, the San

to subscribers by, the Dairy Farm Company. Ltd., Shameen, Canton, who have bean appointed our agents there.

By Order, "HONGKONG Telegraph."

to the Wharf.

We used to bear much of what

held responsible for the damage King's Baildings, are the Hong-in this world struggle. I recall men who can truthfully say that in America they call "shirt-sleeves The Hongkong Telegraph pirates, and not the forts, fired 63, ed, and this shows that during Ontinens will secure the return they do two hours drill in a week, tera in minor cities discussing

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1917.

THE RUSSIAN SITUATION.

a

HONGKONG TRAMWAY COMPANY LIMITED.

32 weeks

4,817 29,406

Withon

corps,

been each a free exchange of

than in the introduction of the

sabastine

terror. When it was being sold the implement as explained in detail-all eave the balancing chamber, to each purchasing Power. That was the beard chamber whose mys-

excuse forward was that kong agents, has just been receiv- his saying that aur victories on the their work suffers materially if diplomacy, of American Minis the steamer and that the soldiery the past year, the total inorme of of our colonial possessions sad and even that is more than they potential treaties and differences

the undertaking was £1,785,127 merely fired at the pirates to scare and that the total funds amounted activity to the German spirit of legislation to deal with the situa-|

open a new field of fruitfal are asked to perform. Farther day by day from the housetops. We hear nothing of each things them away. That story has since been altered, and the Commander | 092. After paying all outgoing" gramme is clear and simple. We that this Bill was not introduce secrets in the history of the world at the end of the year to £3,519, enterprise. Our colonial pro- sion is badly wanted. I regret pow. Probably there has never of the fort spins a long tale alout the Sainsm failing to sound her and writing down investments desire to recover our colonial under a certificate of urgency syren and then firing "electric there was a nedit balance for the possessions, and we desire, to the at the end of last year, se, if this as now daily takes place between guns" at the fort, following which year of 5557,174 and out of this utmost possible extent, to shape hand been done, the corps would military and diplomatic repre

sentatives of the effici.

Entente, the fort is asid to have "warned" two dividende, both of seven shil- these possessions into a territory have been very much more

insistently 25 our Russian the vessel by ride-fire, which was linge per share, was paid, leaving which will be capable of resistent then it is now. stopped immediately

The Hon. M. W. F. Natt said friends call for more. Bat we distress appropriated £426,974, which

ance and economically efficient. The latest telegrams to hand from Rusais seem to point to sigusla were displayed. Then, has been carried forward to next At the same time we desire to that as a private in the Regiment and our agent do keep, or try to

keep, car secreta in time of peace. · more satisfactory state of affaiza existing in that very much perturb. faccording to the Commander. Jear. The capital of the Comcounle act the fature menace to be had much pleasure in eapIn nothing was this conservation European peace which threatens porting the remarks of his hon'ble of knowledge more demonstrated ed country. The Government, with M. Kerensky at its head, is protection wassforded the steamer pany is now £2,400,000. Bettling down to constractive work that abould soon prove to be antil she was towed of. None of

as in the militariaation of Africa and gallant friend. which has been planned on the a doubt the Bill would give torpedoe, which alone makes the beneficial to the nation and which sagure well for what Rassia bas these incidents, however, appear

grand cosle by our enemies. more efficiency in the pledged berself to do in carjanction with the Allier. It is a most to be borne cut by those on the Io fact, whatever gratifying telegram that Geueral Kornilo, the Russian Commander- Tessel.

Happily the whole German people and be thought it was generally reBEOD, the Sainam in-Chief, has sent to General Foch. He saya:-"I am convinced the

is in agreement with this pro. wanted by the members of the been sub-

At the same The following is the approxi-gramme.

time corps, Proceeding, he referred to that after the restoration of firm discipline our troops will very appears to have

should like to recall the the Civil Guards formed through abortly bring full support to the Allies." That sach will eventual-jected to a regular bombardment mate statement of the Hongkong

traffo fact, that, before the war, oat the F. 8. The one he know Company's ly be the osse no-one seriously doubts, the Rassin Government from the fort. The probability Tramway being fully aware of the obligations under which it rests with the is that, in view of the prevailing receipte for the week ending clearig recognising the in particularly was that at Kuala Allies. It is also aware of the imperative need of maintaining jaarest, those in charge of the August 11, 1917:—

portance of compact and con- Lampar, which, under an enery was revealed by the inventor ternal order and likewise of restoring discipline within the Army Chinese fort became a little

Receipts Aggregate nected colonial possessions for getic and excellent commander, only to confidential ficers, Not and Navy. Every effort is evidently being made with that end in nervy," and, without taking

for week. Receipts for the security of life of the German had been brought to a state of Ten the admirals of Davies, not view, and so far the results have been eatiefactory and ecesuraging. any means of ascertaining the This Year: ... $14,000 $429,271 people, we had already made high iciency. It seemed to him en members of Governments that the time had now arrived for were allowed to peep into that The news from the Rumanian front has ite gratifying tentares exact circumstances, began shost-

casket of mystery. Last Year:... 18,323 458,677 far-reaching preparations, in

order, by way of peaceful agree the M.S.V.E, either as a veteran merging the Civil Guards in also, though to-day's telegrams are a little depressing. There ing at the vessel for all they were

Increase: the combined forces of the Russiana and the recently re-organised worth. That is the most charit

ment and treaty, to achieve B Decrease:

Chawton Cottage, near Win- Rumanian Army have been distinguishing themselves, the able view that can be taken of

shaping of our overses possessione corps or a reserve battalion. former taking twelve hundred prisoners in a spirited counter-the incident, but the Chinese

which would correspond with our There were men in the Civil chester, which is to have a me- Guarda who were sufficiently morial tablet commemorating the most urgent colonial neɛda." attack on the Focaani-Merechsie Railway. The Russians, who have authorities must be made to

It cannot be said that Herr young to go into the MS.V.E centenary of Jane Austen, has been displaying considerable daeb, also captured an enemy position realise that they, and "they alone, POLICE RESERVE ORDERS.

Bolf'e

who might reasonably be put into every claim to such distinction, pronouncement has had an at the mouth of the Bozzo River. The Ramaniaus bave also per- are responsible for resalta which formed valiant desde in successfully coping with "atsbborn attacks," follow mistakes of this kind. Orders Iwned by Mr. T. F. enthusiastic reception. His cloak the reserve battalion or veteran It was there the bright, observant, bat retiring lady penced prior to retiring to Okna. True, the enemy, in one of his bombat Affairs in China.

Hough, A.S P. (Reserve) state of prace and his talk about corpe.

The Hon, the Chief Secretary "Emma" and "Persuasion,” with tic official wireless messages" makes outrageously exaggerated

Aa reflected in the Peking.

non-German “militarisation of Band Practices at 6 p.m.

said that Mr. Natt's, aug pocket-handkerchief always ready- claims, adding that the Russo-Ramanians fruitlessly attacked her. papers to hand, the political

Thursday, Angust 16; Wedoes. Africs" are too much for the ween the Sareth and the Adjadalon Railway. Experience has long aspect of the capital is to-day day, August. 22, and Taesday, Pan-Germans. Jourasia like the gestion was one which would for popping over the manascripi of when visitors disturbed her, and the August 28.

| Berliner Tageblatt and the Frank- since shown the wiedom of taking enemy statements sum grano salis, much as it was The all-important point to be noted is that on the Russian front dramatic coup, with its rapid The Band will play at North furter Zeitung, on the other the Government, but it was of it was there she dwelt until two both the Russian sad the Rumanian troops have again encountered collapse, took place. Li Yasa Point on Saturday, the at hand, express only mild and per-course entirely dependent on the months before her death, when | her malady necessitated a visit to the enemy with "desperate resistance" and with no little messure bang has given place to Ferg September at 9 p.m.

fanctory approval. As regards

In committee, toe Hon. the Winchester, from which she never the abortiva Lichnowsky Treaties Orchestra Practices at 6 The telegram recording this fact comes from Odesa Kac-chang. This was bat to be

an returned. vis Petrograd sad is sent by Reuters correspondent there. He expected after the manner in

Monday, Auquet 20; and Mon- of 1914, the editor of the Berliner Legal Adviser introduced

Tageblatt insiste that it was the amendment designed to facilitate BaysThe Russian High Commend records cases in which which ex-President Lihed failed to day, Aczuat 27:

Macao Volunteers. orders to retire had to be repeated before the troops obeyed." This rise to the occasion on at least two

Berlin signature that was with the appointment of separate com

Protesting against abuse of is uncat conclusive evidence not only of the excellent work being sident is reputed to be much more Anniversary of the formation of be possible to discuss the question

Invitation to attend the 3rd. held, and "not until later will it mandante of the MS.V.B. and Hindenburg's name by traders

M.VI.

the German religious review, secomplished by the Bueno-Ramanian troops, but likewise shows likely to prove sacceasial than the Macao Volunteer Corpe whether the failure to sign

The Bill was then sijarned Hoy Fire, suggests a special the admirable spirit in which the work is being performed.

As to the actual affairs in Russia proper, we have an interest. his predecessor, who is generally Referring to the Notice posted in was due to good or dabiona till later in the meeting for the Government department to give regarded as a skilful general the Hall of the Police Reserve reasons, was right or wrong." preparation of other amendments. permission to anyone wishing to ing glimpse in another telegram seat from Petrograd by Beater's

The Volunteer Enactment was utilize the name of our hero for correspondent, in which it is pointed out that the Government has rather than se a man likely to Headquarters Club, any mem-On one point, indeed, the Ger- authorised the Ministers of Interior and War to prohibit meetings shine when political storme arise.bers of the Police Heserveman Frees is agreed-disgusted resumed later in committee, when commercial purposes."--Some of Congresses endangering the conduct of the war and the security Now that President Feng has desirous of sccepting the said disappointment with General seral new clauses were added. thing like this Hindenburg of the State. This is an eminently practical and wise step, which aramed office, it is to be hoped, invitation will seed in his name Smute, The Frankfurter Zeitung One of these gave power to im- Hams for Hangry Hans." has been initiated none too soon, for it is clear that so long as the especially as he has acquiesced in to the Officer Commanding his re- asys that he is the strangest pose a fine. as an alternative to internal affaire of Russia are hampered by incessint meetings of the Cabinet's decision regarding opective Unit on or before Friday, figure among those who would the present power of discharge, pacifist cranks advocating all sorts of sc-called reforme, true China declaring war on Germany, the 17th, instant, at 12 o'clock deny Germany her colonial right and prescribed who should make

of existence he who, in spite of the order. Another new alsace gether suitable or proper, and progress is unlikely to be made. On the whole, the situation in that he will act with rapidity and noon. Russia showe distinct improvement and there is very reason to directness towarda preventing Officers Commending Units are all that has been done to his own introduced by the G.U.O., therefore, it was desired to have believe that the immediate fature will give even more pronounced Germans continuing their des required to send in to the under people by England, now stands who said that the forfeiture of cower to impose a fine. The other. indications of Buwis having at last settled down to put her house in tractive machinations through signed complete lists by & gun. on us as keenest champion of the Pay provided for by the Army Act new clause dealt with the mode:

was £ir various ressons not also of enforcing fines. English Colonial Empire."

of success.

order.

before

critical occasions. The new Pre-

out the country.

that date.

p.m.

have the consideration

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