1918-03-23 — Page 5

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

(Continued from Page 1)

THE LICHNOWSKY MEMORANDUM.

Feeble Statements in the Reichstag.

Amsterdam, March 21, Yon Payer concluded his speech in the Edichatsg on the Tichnowsky Memorandam by saying:-"Nobody will reproach Prince Lichnowsky on soosaat of his belief in himself. He is free un make notes about events and his attitude therato but should have considered is a daty that his views should not become known to the public, and no matter how small bis circle of readers was his duty was to state nothing contradicting facts which be know. As things now are the Memorandam will cause enough harm amonget male valent and enperficial people bat the Memorandam is absolutely valueless historically."

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1918,

KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB.

The Tennis Tournament.

enter.

DAIRY FARM NEWS.

SAUSAGES.

SAUSAGES.

A Variety to suit all tastes

OXFORD. SAUSAGES.

the events in this tournament are The entries for all but one of very satisfactory and the liste will be closed on Sunday, the 24th instant. In view of the very small number of animes for the Ladies Singles event (competitors being confined to relatives of member). it has been decided to make this Vouver next referred to a duplicate copy of a letter from that many ladies, though the PORK

en Open Event, and it is hoped CAMBRIDGE Dotor Mashlong in Saitzerland, who was a member of Krupp's have no connection with the Clab, Directorate at the nibreak of war. He said Dr. Masblon's letter will referred to the utterances of two bigb-placed gentlemen, from which requested to send their names to

Competitors

SIC BEEF Dr. Maehla co-cluded that the German Government in July, 1914, Mr. L. J. Blackbarn, Hon. Secré- lucked w'dewire for peace. Both three gentlemen had stated in tary of the Kowloon Uricket Club, writing that Dr. Mushion suffered from nerves, and Van Payer also before April 1st, when the lies considered Dr. Maeblon's statements were those of a diseased mind. will be closed.

After a brief discussion, Von Payer said the Imperial Depart- ment of Justice considered the question of taking oriminal or disciplinary action against Prince Lichnowsky, with the result that on various legal grounds the prosecution of Prince Lichnoweky for diplomatia high treason would not bave been successful. There was no longer any question of disciplinary proceedings. After Prince Lichnowsky's retirement the Foreign Offies had prohibited him from publishing articles in the Preas.

HONGKONG TRADE,

·Chamber of Commerce Report.

Herr von Stamm, the Foreign Under Soretary, said the Kaiser in agreement with the Chancellor, appointed Prinos Lichnowsky to London. Prince Lichnowsky was zeltas in his dotion while in The Fortnightly Price Ca-rent London, though his strong optimism with reference to German sad and Market Report, pablished by English relatione did not agree with the views of the German the Hongkong General of Com Foreign Office. When Prince Lichnowsky's hopes of a German meres, states English understanding were destroyed by the war, Prince Lich- Cotton Piece Gonde and Fancy nowsky returned, to Germany greatly excited and even then he did, Catton Gode.There is Бо not restrain his criticism of German policy. This exaitement improvement in our market since increased owing to the German Press attacks against him, sad this out last report and local prises must be taken into consideration in judging the Memorandum. bare declined all round despite

Replying to criticisms of the mesgreness of the German White a firm Home market. Book, Herr von Stamm said it bad to be compiled quickly so as to present to the Reicbasag a clear picture on the question of guilt at the outbreak of the war. He agreed that the Blue Books of other States were more volumincus, but the German White Book contain ed no falmifostion. Herr von Stamm concluded by sanonucing that a new edition of the German White Book was being prepared..

A Poluted Remarka

London, Marcb 21

Cotten Yarn. There was an enquiry for some.. ap cia! chops which was met esgerly at estier rates. A the close prices are firm. Quotations ère,No. 108 at $173/210. No. 12 at $190/217. No, 18 Rt | $220/235. No. 204.at" $237/265.

Vorwaarts says that Prince Lichnowsky's brilliant testimony Arrivale 1,000 bales. Sales 2,000

الوجه

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BOLOGNE, HEAD CHEESE. BLACK PUDDING.

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regarding English policy may help to teach the Germans again to bales. Shipments ni!. Unsold H. RUTTONJEE & SON,

think calmer and more upan-mindedly about England.

EAST AFRICAN CAMPAIGN,

London, March 21.

An East Africa official message states:We are getting in fooniaot with a mira: g enemy force in the dedobom, dostal area. A fresh column, disembarking at Moozambique, have oscaped Nam- pala, 110 miles inland.

PROGRESS IN PALESTINE.

London, March 21.. A Palestine official message sinice:-We have consolidated and improved our positions. We have occupied Er Masillaba sad the high ground east of sad shree miles to the north of the Wadi Oujs, also Beitrims and Ketriat, near Bear Bila Foe Flying Corps and Australian Fiying Corps dropped 470 bombe on E. Katrani station and trains. Direct niks were obtained.

· MINERS AND THE ARMY.

London, March 21.

The National Minere ballot resulted in a majority of 28,756 votes against the combing-out of 50,000 minere for the Army, as demanded by the Government.

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dr. Lloyd George yesterday told the Execo ivo "of the Minere Federation who presented the figures of the ballos un ido cabjeuk, ut comblog-out, that men would be required to be recruited E...

TRANSFER OF GERMAN 'PRISONERS.

Löngun, Meich 21.

In the House of Commons, Mr. Hope slatses tas kao zverument was determined to ensure redress for Bingo ptiquùmie ut war W DO were improperly treated. Ale also stated that it had been moogi desirable to transfer a number of Gerinin oliverd mom the Weal of England to the Esat Dosas. This wa 2010 zapriaal or quatenman, The climate on the Kent and Essex cu safe was probaoly better as that of a number of prison camps in Germany-(Cheers),

THE SPANISH CABINET CRISIS.

Lougou, March 21,

Bemier's correspondent as Madrid saya sust bouer maura has been inauzunted so luni a Cabıək.”

Later,

Heuser a Gallenpundoni na žiadrid saya thaï, Szuar biauta has! refnued to Lubus's Cominck, bo Douer kan Viola luzined on samaining Mi tuo Yne Mamimity, via vyuzini Denys Manis dasagiesu.

SADLIGA

IELAUKAMS.

RUSSIAN AFFAIRS.

retrograd, March 21,

Naval Commszary Dybenko has been treated for nut taking the necessary measures ou defence at Nagia The papers, state that mi̟: jolle, ex-Prestuent of the Brast lan Love", peace. Delegation, has been appointed Foreign Com- missary, in succession to M. Trotzky ·

SEIZURE OF DUTCH SKIPS,

Washington, March 1.

The President in a proclamation authorizes the seizure.

of Dutch ships in Ainerican poste The proclamation was. isaded after the War Trade Board had been informed fost Holland had rejected the American uitjmazum to transfer the shipa

- SPANISH CABINET- PROBLEM,

Madrid, March £1

After frequent poenitations, with the King, Senor Prieto bas absolutely refused to form

erock 6,000 bales. Bargains 15,000 balss.

law Cotton-Prices have far- ther strengthened. Ladis eisplea DOW land at $56/62 while the Thins descriptions are quoted at $58/65 per pical.

Metals-A small sale of Gal. vanised Wire 18/22 G. June Shipment at $22.00 is reported. Other lines have been neglected. Prices locally continue nominal. There seems to be very little enquiry from op country, and dealers are content to hold on to thei. present stocks.

Sugar.-Market active and

excited.

Floor Market Esport.-Stook: About 240,000 sack. Quotations:: -Japanese 2nd Patani, $3.86 per Back; Japanese 3rd Patent, $3.75 per sack; Japanese Straight, $3.80 per sack; Shanghai Flour, $3.85 per sack; Australian No. 1, $3.85 per eack; Australian No. 2, $3.80 per sack.

HONGKONG FINANCES.

The Hongkong Treasury issues the following revised financial

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MARATHON RACE.

statement for the month of THE Undersigned have receiv. Open to all Services, Universi-

November, 1917-- "Balsace of Assats and Liabilities on 31st October, 1917

...$3,621,330,22

Revenue from lat

to 30st Novem- ber, 1917

Expenditure from lat to 30th Nov. tember, 1917

Balance,

1,549,795.47

5,171,125.69

1,830,273.62

$3,540,852,07

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A portion of the excellent and| Entrance fee one Dallar, to be well made office furniture con- fsent with name and rank (if any) sisting of double desks with to drawers, office tables, large teak screen &e., &0.4&a,

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For the Troops.

With reference to the recent announcement of the cinema performances for the troops and their friends at the Royal Artillery Theatre, it should have bren stated that "The Fatal One Underwood typewriter, Ring" is being presented by the and a number of telegraphic kind permission of the mssage Code Books etc., etc., etc.

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Terms --as usual-

ment of the Victoria Theatre. A On view from Wednesday, highly eaccesefal salertainment 27th instant. was given on Thursday evening, and similar shows will be presented on Wednesday sod. Saturday evenings at 8 o'clook from March 27 onwards, the "Tatal Ring" being sordened "an

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