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COLD-BLOODED MASSACRE.

The Story of the Sunken Convoy.

London, November 4.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1917.

CANTON GOVERNORSHIP,

Chan - Plog-kwan's Arrest Ordered.

Oar Canton correspondent į An appalling story of the cold-blooded masssore by the Germand Writes under date of November of the crews of the North Sea convoy which was sook on October 4 as follows

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The Tidenetegn The Tachan (Chan Ping-kwa ›) 17 is told by the Norwegian”- newspapers, By the German cruisers were observed at 8 o'clock in the has despatched circular telograms morning, and were thought to be British, bat at 7 o'clock, to the verions Provinces so the light, they suddenly began to effect that Kwangtung declars. when there

terrified 00 meing ation of self Government was only #boot And the Convoy became though she fought to the end. The arnisere, signalling to stop tecting the Constitution, and that British destroyer at the stern of the convoy beginning to sink, made for the purpose of pro- advanced to each side of the convoy, which they swept with all as the Central Government had bis dismissal be their guns at a range of less than two hundred yards. Two ordered

mske 130 German cruisers then came up and helped to spread death would

the defencelese shipe. The shalls but would let and destruction over the fell thick and fast. The Germans were not content to sink judge him. The Central Govern the ships, but shelled the lifeboate, and every living thing ment's mandate was merely issa coming their way was mercilessly slaughtered. The survivors ed for the purpose of disturbing owed their lives to the bigh sen making the boute's difficult mark.internal conditions in Kwang In the midst of the mannacre, another British destroyer came up and tang, If he (the Tacbun) could immediately atteoked, but was soon sunk after an unequal straggle. keep the post, so much the batter, The German fotilla then cruised backwards and forwards along the but he was not selfch as regarde sinking steamers, pouring in a fresh and terrible rain of shells from the general situation and was still f

co-operating harmoniously with a hundred yards' range.

the Divil Governor.

SPANISH NEUTRALITY.

London, November 4. Renter's correspondent at Madrid ́saye the Government has declared that it will maintain strict neutrality.

M. VENIZELOS ON THE WAR OUTLOOK.

London, November 4. According to a message from Rome, M. Venizelos, interviewed by Beater's correspondent, said he was eare the war would be long and difficult, but he was certain of fins! victory for the Allies and that Italy would overcome her present troubles. Even if all the other Allies gave up fighting, which was inconceivable, he was inced that Britsin and Americs would continue the struggle to victory. The Greek situation was improving daily; and the morale of the people and the spirit of the troope were admirable.

AT THE MONEY-

CHANGER'S SEAT.

CRUELTY CHARGE. Alleged Serious Treatment

of Servant Girl. Another case of cruelty to a servant girl was before Mr. J. B. Partnership Issue at Supreme Wood, at the Police Court this

Court.

morning, a asemingly well-to-do Chinese woman appearing as de- fendant on a charge of ill-treating her servant girl.

The defendant admitted that she had beaten the little girl, be- canes the latter had thrown some clothing over a verandab.

While most commandere favoir the fall of Chin Ping-kwan and the naval cfficer support Admiral Cheng Pik-kwong's appointment to the post of Tachus, the people arge that the Tuchun should be elected by the Provincial Assem- bly. Oban Ping-kwan declares that he will cot relinquish the post, even if military fores is resorted to.

Many important persons among the Canton gentry have wired to Peking saying they strongly favour the appointment of the

Civil Governor to set sa Tachun,

A telegram from the Central Government orders the Civil Governor to arrest Chan King- kwan and to send him to Peking to be tried for sbsorbing national revenus for rebellious purpoess.

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

HE Undersigned has received instructions to sell, by Pub- Auction on WEDNESDAY, the 14th November, 1917, commencing at 10.30 am. at his Sales Rooms, Duddell Street,

(For account of the concerned) A Large Consignment of Canton Silk Embroidered Silk Shawls and Bedspreads

(The above are being sold without reserve owing to the failure of a firm to take up the gode).

A military meeting was held in the Tachua's yemen on the let instant, when the Tachun declared that if the following conditions are complied with he will racate THE Undersigned has received An interesting case was heard

instructions to sell by Public his post:Bis successor to be a

lic Auction on before Sir William Roes Daries

true Republican; Kwangtung" to (Chief Justice) at the Supreme

remain independent until the

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, Court this morning, when the

restoration of Parliament; the the 9th and 10th November, 1917 Kow Kes Firm sued the Cheong

now Tachun to be responsible commencing each day at 2.15 It was stated that the child was for the military expenses of the Hing Firm and Samuel Green- field for the sum: of $388 very badly marked from the blowe Hanan reinforcements; Kwang; at No. 23. Lyr dhurat Terrace. for cigarettes sold and delivered. she had received. The girl had tunge armies not to be interfered . The whole of the Complainant, for whom Mr. been tied by ropes to a stool and with; the rising in Swatow to be VERY VALUABLE HOUSE

3. D. Stephens is appearing, had been severely besten with immediately suppressed, and all

HOLD FURNITURE, is aning Samuel Greenfield as bamboo cane. As a result of her important questione to be decided

Etc..

Etc.. ·Elc: partner in the firm, defendant injuries, she had to be sent to the by Lak Wing-ting.

contained therein. denying that be is a partner. Government Civil Hospital.

In opening the case, Mr. Mattingley appeared to de

Comprising:- Stephens said complainants case fead and it was suggested by bis

HALL:-Massive Blackwood Arm. was that defendant had on vari Worship that he should consult

inlaid Side Table with chairs to match, Flower Stands, Boots and Shoes in Brown and A Quantity of Goat's and Lady's one occasions admitted the part the Secretary for Chinese Affaire

The condition of being "ron Flower Buwis, Portiere Curtains, black leather. nership. He had admitted it by on the matter, hie acte. With regard to ha The C880 Waa accordingly down" ie one that doctors do not etc..

On view from Monday the disease; the bad adjouroed admissions,

DRAWING ROOM :-Tapes-12th inst, Wednesday recognise as s appeared in the Police Court morning, bail being fired at $250 physician of to-day who geta bistry-covered Upholstered Suite

Catalogues will be issued. he referred

Terms-Cash. training in hospital where Settees and Chairs, Corded Silk Work Among Lepers. severe disorders only are encoun-Curtains, Pier Glasses with Con

GEO. P. LAMMERT, " partnership. With regard bin

he had been At the Helena May Institute on tered knows little about it. Bat sole Tables by Wm. Powell. Ltd.,

Auctioneer. a lecture those who are run down in health &xmineter hugs and Carpets, seen constantly sitting in the Tuesday, at 520 p.m.,

Old

WANTED. money-charger entitled "The Church at Work know that it is not a fancied Engravings. Paintings, of the

Mronze and Brass Vases and giving change. Defendant had for the Lepers of the World" will fiction,

The expression "rap-down" Bowls, Fire Brasses, etc. sign-boards over the shop. All be delivered by Mr. W, M. Danner,

WANTED-Englishman re- DINING ROOM :-Complete quires UNFURNISHED, those nots and admissions proved Secretary of the Mission to Lapers, comes from the feeble setion of the partnership. He (Mr. The lecture will be illustrated an unwound clock, and the com-Suite in Fumed Teak, Leather airy BEDROOM with full board Seated, Chairs, Silver Cabinets, and attendance. Boarding

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Stephens) was unable to prove if with photographs. · The Misrion parison is a good one. Applied atc, by Lane, Crawford and Co. house or private family. Quiet the defendant and the money to Lepers is an International to health, it means a condition in two large Dinner Services, Coffee, locality essential. Box 1344. changer had

partnership Agency and its object is to sasist which all the bodily functions are and Tea Sets, Plate, Table Glass, Hongkong Telegraph." contract, or whether it was in leper relief in all lends. This enfeebled. Appetite fails, the Blue and White Wall Plates. only a verbal agreement. When meeting will be open to men and digestion is impaired, the nerves Table Linen, etc.

are impoverished, the complexion BEDROOM and BOUDOIR:| man held himself up to be a women.

becomes pale, there is no snim-Exquisitely Carved Cherry- partner before the public and sat

At the Bapreme Court this ation, but rather worry and wood Boudoir Suite, Bookcase, in the seat of the money changer, it could be taken that he was a morning, daring the course of mental depression. Fatigue is a Escritoire, Cabinet and Teapoys. -Teak Mahogany-stained Bed- partner. A man would not put bearing in connection with a case constant symptom. his hand in the till and deal with arising out of the stamping of

"No particular organ being room Suite by Lane, Crawford Co., Solid Brass Bed- customers for years se defendant bill of exchange, Mr. Hind, affected, you must look for relief and bad done unless he wa after quoting many Ordinanom to the blood, as it circulates every steads, Box and Hair Mattresses, on the question, remarked at where. Improvement in the blood ouch and Arm-chaira, Toilet This afternoon evidence was length that many Ordinances were in quickly felt throughout the Sets, Bed Linen, Blankets, Lace and Silk Crepe Curtains. Farzian given by a olerk in the British- found to be aberd when fually entire system, and Dr. Williams Rage, etc., Brass Fenders, and considered. The Chief Justice pink pills for pale people are the Fire Brasses, Coal Ecuttles, etc., American Tobacco Company,'" who apoke to Mr. Greenfield giring amilingly retorted that Mr. Hind best and most convenient blood etc., Enamelled: Bath, Large receipts for B.A.T. advertisments was paying a poor compliment builders. As your blood becomes Teak Ice Chest (Lane, Crawford

to the Hongkong Legislative, in the side window.

rich and red, the various organs make), Kitebea and Panty Uten- Inspector Terret, of the Police

regain their tone and the body Fils, Force, stated that on October 16, We have seen quite a number recovers ita vigour. If you have A quantity of very fine Cut Mr. Greenfield attended at the of reports from plantation com- any or all of the above symptoms "glass Police Bration in connection with panies in which reference is made try, the tonic treatment with Dr. J Autopisto by Rachals (Prac- another matter. When asked, Mr. to the aes of "Izal" for bark Williams' pick pille. Obtainable tically New) with Records, Greenfield said "Cheong Hing has canker. This powerful disinfect from dealers everywhere, also 1 not a pezzy in the firm; it all ant is being used as a wash over bottle for $1.50, 6 for $8/- from belongs to me." Asked to ex-the tapping cuts and trees the Dr. Williams' Medicine Co.,. plain Cheong Hing's position, Mr. affected with what is Teriously 96 Beschuan Road, Shanghai. Greenfield called him a "work described ag 'Blank Thread,” ing partner." Several days later "Stripe Canker, or "Canker." So witness remarked that he had far, all the records we have

in the papers that Mr. seen indicate that this disinfect against the ills of Constipation by

the occasional use of be quite s Greenfield bad denied that ant is proving to Cheong Hing was his partner and | assful, fangioide. We feel anre defendant replied "That is so; that all managers and directorn of I lent him the money, at one per plantation companies will be only cent. par month. Later the too glad to have at their command the dainty little gentis-so-nature which mature daily warrant out against Chaong Bing ressant which is proving an laxst)VON for the money was cancellad, valuable.; "Inal is an extremely regularity, care bilionsness, tor- Quemlibead by defendent, wit-corcentrated and powerful die- pid liver, sick headaches, fond rustated that Mr. Greenfield was infectant, which bears enormous smelling breath. Of all chemists, everysznited at the time and might dilution when being used. I or from Dr. Williams Medicine724 i have said things he did not mesa. mizes readily in hard or brackish, Co., 98 Szechuan Road, Shanghai,

60 cents the phial, poet free. and even in salt, water, Wa Turther evidenos was given,

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