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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1818,

A HIGHLY CONCENTRATED AND PERFECTLY SAFE

DISINFECTANT

THE BEST PREVENTATIVE OF

INFECTIOUS AND CONTAGIOUS DISEASES.

SOLD ONLY BY

Good Advice

We are intensely plsssed to note that a number of prominent local Chinese, have had, anderi consideration the matter of pre- venting or limiting, so far sa. is ponible, the farther spread of spotted fever. The letter which appears in our isans to day is much to the point, and the aug grations put before the Principal Oivil Medical Officer would appear to have everything to commend them. The relative indifference of certain clasees of Chinese cpn-

DAY BY DAY.

THE CHARACTER OF A MAN IN AFTER ALL, THE TRUE OUTCOME OF HIS EDUCATIONThe Archbishop

of York.

To-morrow's Anniversary, " Tomorrow is the 62nd birth- day of the Hon. Mr. W. F. Massey

The Dollar.

The opening rate of the dollar on demand to-day was 33. 13d.

eights.

BIFLE LEAGUE.

Triangular Shoot.

CORRESPONDENCE.

The opinions expressed by corres. pondents are sot necessarily those of the "Hongkong Telegraph."}

SPOTTED FEVER EPIDEMIC, [To the Editor of the "Hongkong Telegraph "1

TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY.

With specialists now cogiged for the Government in #ghaustive | taste of marina camouflage, there

is no doubt that sooner or later, the application of pigment to pr duce low visibility at sea will be A triangular shoot took place

ecientifically worked out. Bat no st-Stonecuttere on Saturday be- tween the Navy, Civil Service. Sir,-After a conference with system yet to be devised should and Taikoo, and the result we several of the prominent Chinese be permitted to break down the Taikoo, 653 all apertures; Navy, of this city, it has been deemed plan of convoy of merchant vemels 616 plus 15 for 5 open rights; advisable to made a suggestion to by destroyers. Possibly at the Civil Service 620 plus 6 for open the sanitary officials with a view present time the Allies are tend

to stamp out the prevailing ing to count too greatly apor "spotted", or paint for protection. English The shooting was very poor,epidemio of cerning the seriousness of the dis-

Second Murder Charge. only one usual score being made, cerebro-spinal fever, in this linerseunk by submarine attack-

the Toscania and Aurinis in- esse and the crade methods which

Ng Ling, the Chinese who was and that by Captain Sests, whom locality. are often taken to stay its pro-jadged not guilty at the Criminal all are pleased to see showing s I find that the Chinese are claded-have exemplified the KTORE are revealed by the writer. Sessions of the murder of Inspec- bit of his old form. Mention ready to cooperate, and do all in British "dazzle" system of comen. What, however, ie much more tor Mortimer O'Sullivan at 6. may also be made of the good their power to attain the desired flage. However the periscope to the "point is the desire Greeson Street, was again before score at the 600 yards by F. and, and enclose a copy of the observers may be deceived, armed expressed for a more compre Mr.J. R. Wood, at the Magistracy Reade, who is quite a new man suggestions made. hensive campaign against the this morning, charged ca remand among the league shots. The

trust which with the murder of a Chinese following are the scores :— scourge and the is batokened in Weatern treat-lat Taumati last year. Inspector ment of the cases. If stations were] Gerrard.applied for a further established in the native quarters, week's remand and this was in obarge of European officere, granted. and all Chiness

A. S. WATSON & Co., Ltd., spelled,

Telephone 616,

Correspondents are requested to observe the

to forward their quires them Jublication, but as an evidence of their bona fides,

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physicians 28 suggested, to

Talkoo.

Yours etc.

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vessels must also be provided. While convoy has occasionally falled, it has on the whole justified itself. Adequate convoy protect- March 23, 1918.ian means destroyera in nam bar Hon. J. T. C. Johnson, F.R0.8., auffi rient to sdimit both of attack 200 500 600 Civil Medical Department, and of keeping the merchant fleet yde, yds. yda.

Hoogkong.

in proper alignment. : Thus Sir-Sidewalks, sprinkled with goarded, steamships may be 28 32 31 91 disenfectants, the daily record of painted in fist tone, my, "a 29 30 25 84 new cases and resulting death; uniform light gray, which ...32 24 27 83 the embargo now placed against would give protection in ones 28 24 31 83 ships from this part, the occssion where twenty clouded hours to 30 28 24 82 al Interal trains all these re: one of sunlight prevail. No

Captain Murray

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The "Khaki Bag." antify cases in which symptoms Mr. Milroy hsa sent another of the disease are apparent, draft, this time for $25., to the Mr. Eldridge the resalt should be all to the Weekly Dispatch Cigarette and Mr. Simpson good. In an epidemie like this, Tobacco Faud... The distribution Mr. Lyle rule which is essentis! that every of this amount has been left to the Mr. Heath names and addresses with possible step should be taken discretion of the Weekly Dispatch, Lieat. Danby... 27 27 27 81 mind us of the prevalence of doubt, while our camouflents are Communications addressed to the Editor, not necessarily to combat the disease, and we as it felt that they are in a better Mr. Grimshaw 24 23 29 18 cerebro spinal (or "apetted") carrying on their investigations,

23 25 25 73 fever in our midst.

German scientists are constantly The disease seems principally devising improvements to faci- All communications intended for publication should be addressed cannot help thicking that the position to know the regiments Mr. Wella

authorities will do well to take mostly in need of cigarettes and

221 213 219 653 confined to the Chinese of this litate the work of -- periscope note of the eminently sane proce- to badoo. The total amount.

section, although su recasional observers. Thus, even if osmon- dure which is eaggested in the collected to date through the

Navy. little "Khaki Bag" is £399. 18. 5.

Baropean is noted amongst the flage in effective to-day, it may correspondence.

...30 29 25

sfflicted, or the deaths. For not prove so to-morrow. There The little bag is still open for

Mr. McLelland30 29 23 82 this reason, I have presumed to can be no argument against using contributions, great and small,

Mr. Murray ...31 22 26 79 address you and to make a sug- whatever device may develop out Concert.

the Pditor.

Business correspondence should be sent to the Manager.

Cable Address: Telegraph, Hongkong..

Telephone: No. 1

A.B.C., 5th edition. Western Union Office address: 11, Ice House St.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

reases in connection therewith...

The Hongkong Telegraph.

HONGKONG, MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1918.

THE GREAT OFFENSIVE.

Why Not

The Tennis Leegue sesson will soon be with as again, and from

'cello.

A Futile Delence.

Mr. Seare

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* Mr. Crane 27 27 23 77

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Mr. Loach 28 19 29 76 5tich, in which I am joined by of the studies of light and piz

President of the Tang Wah as thorough as posible but not Mr. Wright 28 23 24 15 friend, Mr. Tong Yat Oban, ment; let the researches be made

Mr. Berring...27 24 22 Hospital of this city. Mr. Carruthere 24 19 27 225 182 108

Plas 4% for open sights

Civil Service.

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to the neglect of destroyerə and-

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It appears that the Chinese dovet more destroyers-New York not come out into the open and Evening Post,

616

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let it be know that they bars this disesse until in the last stagen, and they have exhausted the skill

How enthusiastically Germany

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continues on her stormy path of of practitioners of their own race. fostering the self-determination Usually, when the first symptom of peoples is demonstrated by the appears, (I understand it is a pain reports of riots in Beesels in pro- in the back of the neck) the sfflict|test against the "segregation of Mr. Meade ...28 22 32 82 ed one stands it for awhile, then Flanders from the rest of Bel- Mr. Davay

...25 29 28 82 goes to a Chinees pdysician, or giam. A in Courland and Mr. Grimea...28 29 24 79 drag store, and procarea a plaster, Lithuanis, German ststernen in Those Belgium go around hunting for Mr. Lyons ...31 27 21 79 to "draw the pain out' Mr. Gray

30 30 18 78 familiar with this disease know possible separat at elements. They Kr. Mackay 23 27 26 76 hov futile such means are. As do not advertise in the newspapers Mr. Carpmsel 28 24 21 73 other symptoms of graver im- for them, but they offer all sorts of to some hospital where it is too manis there are the old "notables,” Mr. Calvert 23 24 24 port appear, the Chinese is carried premiums. In Courland and Lith- 214 212 194 620 often discovered that the time for who were more Russian than the

oure bsa passed,

grand dukes as long as the Czar In view of the menace to others, turned over the country to them. *Plus 4% for open sights.... 6

and the spread of this illness Now that this advantage has been through ignorant osrriers; in the enatobed away, they suddenly hope of arousing a sense of care-tarn Germanophile, the com- fal prudence amongst the Chinese pensation being Junkerdom over and arresting further sickness, it the Slav majarities. In Belgium is respectfully suggested that the a Council of Flemings seems to following means be immediately have been formed out of whatever adopted by your honorable body, power greedy remnants could be to wit:

faand, demanding complete in- 1-That a convenient station dependence for Flanders. It in or stations be established in the strange that this Flanders" previona conviction was for fight The Eightieth Annual Meeting Chinese quarter, in charge of a part of Belgium should coinside capable European surgeon pretty securately with that part, appointed by your Department; of Belgium Over which the 2. That suitable publicity Prussians want to retain control.

"How I spent Obristmas” has

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good man," but His Worship

convicted and sentenced him to three months' bard labour.

Lied in Court.

626

A Chineer, who was charged, CANTON MEDICAL before Mr. J. B. Wood, withi

MISSIONARY SOCIETY. stealing two articles of clothing from off s pole in Wanchai, was convicted, bat stated that his

His

The eightieth annual meeting

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The concert arranged be Prof.. all, we hear there is every promise E. Danenberg for the benefit of Mrs. F. E-L. Soares, and family express their heartfelt appre-of so even larger saity of Olubs the crphans of the Portuguess tiation of the numerous expressions of sympathy and floral tributes than has been the case bitberto. victime who perished in the Race in their recent sad bereavement, and thank all friends for kind-At the coming annual meeting of course disaster will take place this evening, at 5.15 p.m., in the the League, the Hon. Secretary St Andrew's Hall, City Hall. will probably raise the question. E. the Governor will be pre- of the feasibility of anaing

Bent. Mre. Balean, Mre. Stevens, 8 ladies as well as a Rat Mr. Muriel, Prof. Dasenberg and League-a suggestion which we should much like to se acted bie papila will take part. Prof. upon. Hongkong has some really Papiai, Mr. Pamies, and Prof. aplendid lady players, and there Danerberg will play a trio by should not be the lexas difficulty Beethoven for piano, violin, and in getting seven or sight teame After many weeks of anticipation, the much-advertised Ger-entered, as moet of the Clubs here

A District Watchman noticed man cffensive on the Western Front has begun. That it represents have ladies on their membership one Chinese sidle up to another the inauguration of the enemy's maximum effort there can be no rolls. The Ladies' Singles Chamis Hollywood Road, sad sab- doubt, for it is described as the greatest scale offensive of the war. pionship, recently decided, was a Ite magnitude is evident from the fact that it was opened by the great suscess, while of late much quently he saw the firat mau Ainging of no less than forty Divisions into the attack on a fifty pleasure and good sport have take from the other's packet a mile front, and that the already greatly reinforced German masses, beao made possible by the play. purse. He arreated the pick- at the Magistracy this morning, made possible through the Russian peace, are having the assistance ing of inter-Olabmatches between pocket, who told Mr. J. E. Wood, of Austrian and Bulgarian elements. Thus for the first time with teams of ladies. If a Ladies that he picked the parse up off He called two in two years we see the enemy launching out on a colossal attempt League were decided apoo, it

the ground. to break through the Allied lines. As to his immediate purpose, would not in any way interfere witnesses to prove that be was the opinion of experts seems to be that it is the recovery of the loss with the existing competition, as Hindenburg trenches, coupled with a great strategic plan of driving the matches could easily be play- a wedge between the British and French forces with the object of ed during ordinary week-daya. making an advance on Parie. As to whether the Haze still enter. We hope the idea will be heartily tain the bope expressed by Hindenburg of reaching the French taken up and scted upon. ospital by April lat, we do not know, but, whether they do or not, that is a dream which will never be realised. Of that we may be The Irish Question. quite certain.

The news that the Irish Con- With the great struggle still in progress, it is at present invention has been able to reach de possible to forecast the likely turn of events and the development cisions on all material points will of the battle. These things can only be judged by a close study of be bailed with the deepest relief ing, and not for stealing. the detailed news as it comes over the cables. The most important and satisfaction in all parts of the Worship sent for the record and thing of all is that, in undertaking this venture, the enemy has been Empire. Nodetsila are yet known it transpired that the man was robbed of the advantage which a surprise on a large scale would as to the nature of the agreement convicted for stealing clothes oft have meant for him. For some time past the Hans had been which has been attained, but the s pole in Wong Nei Cheong Road of the Canton Medios! Missionary methode be employed, by land- indulging in minor enterprises along various parts of the font, mere fact that the Convention Asked why he had told she lie, Society was held in the Club ing notices in Chinese newe- with the obvious aim of misleading the British High Command as has concluded its discussions and defendant pleaded forgetfulness. Theatre, Shameen on March 20. papers, by posters placed in the formed many à chapter of matter to their real intentions. It says much for the sagacity of Bir that a draft report is to be pre- His Worship sent the man to The Rev. Edgar Dewatoe presid- streets, and otherwise, admonish for periodicals. One who did not Douglas Haig, however, and for bie close grasp of the situation, pared embodying the decisions prison for three months hard ed, and the following members ing sil the Chinese to immediately confess was Tennyson. Es would were present: Dr. and Mrs. appear for examination if con- bave died rather than let it be that he was by no manners of means taken unawares. Indeed, reached provide a good augary for labour and four houre' stocka.

0.0. Selden, Dr. Cadbury, Dr.scious of experiencing any of the known that he gave his Christma Mr. Boner Law told the House of Commons that the attack the long-desired reconciliation. Stone Roller Frame Stolen, was launched at the very part of the front where it was Mr. A quish says that such an on- When charged before Mr.J, B. Edmunds, Dr. Wright, Bev, earliest symptoms of this disssss leisure to blowing soap bubbles his shouldera high, pretending to expected. Hence the British forca were fully prepared derstanding is most argent in the Wood, at the Magistracy this Speicher. Rev. Thomson, Rev, and plainly stating what the for the children and humping 3-By notifying all Chinese be a giant," Bat the picture is to meet the onslaught and they have put up such a magnificent intereats of the Allied can and morning, with the theft of the Patton, Rev, Howe, Rev. Nelson symptoms are: resistance that the German bopes of oarrying all before them by the future of the world. That is iron frame of a atone roller at the Rev. Henry, Rev. Dewelos, and

they shall immediately inform Carlyle, remarking to Moncare sheer weight of numbera have in no sense been realised. It is true no over-statement of the cass. Club de Recreio, Kowloon, a Lesers. Banbury, Shers, Smythe, physicians and druggists that pleasant, pleasanter than that of that the British-line has been penetrated at one or two pointe, but The Irieb trouble has been too ecavenging coolie pleaded not Pomeroy and Bell.

The chairman read the notice your Bourd (or your repre- Conway, "Christmas Day Pal sentative at the station to be yes, I'had forgotten, but remark- in modern warfare any Army which is willing to make unlimited long with or, sad it has, unhappi- guilty. It was stated by the Bacrifiore in casualties can, by employing successive waves of troops, ly, diverted a deal of concentra gardener that the man was seen calling the meeting

Dr. W. W. Cadbury lead in established) of any person applying that the crowd at the public- gain local successes. The giving of ground in each circumstances, tion which was needed in larger in be wrenching the frame from However, unless it is carried to extreme degrees, cannot upset the spheres. However, is ia, no CE the roller, Farther evidence prayer, after which the minutes ing for relief who has any of the house at the corner was larger than general strategic situation, end in the present case it is not likely to use bemoaning the past. We showed that the defendant was of the last annual meeting, toge symptome described, and to ever, I did remember that it was

I have observed the intelligent] resalt in the demoralisation or wholesale retreat of the British forces, have to look, to the future, caught red-handed. Defendant ther with the minutes of a meet penalise any failure to so report. the birthday of their Redeemer.”

only ing held on May 2, 1917, were! All the reports indicate that our men are fighting with a heroism and and if 88 result of this maintained that he was

by your efficere, and appreciate and to everything English, or gallentry fally in accord with British tradition, and we may count great gathering of Irishmen of all looking at the roller when he was read, which, after a few correol efforts which are now being made "In their antipathy to England- apon it that such advance sa the enemy may be able to make will parties, a lasting settlement is aaaulted. His Worship sentenced ions, were approved.

The report of the Society's the difficulties under which you supposedly English, the Germans only be at a most tremendous cost in liver. In accordance with their secured, the calling together of defendant to three months' hard.

Treasurer, Mr. W. A, Shera, was labouring. We don't want to see have apparently undertaken to usual methode, the Germans have been sending forth their men in the Convention will have been labour.

read and approvad, sad a vote of all public gatherings fordidden, eliminste from the spoken and Hous: breaker Caught, massed formation, with the reealt that our rifle, machine gun and gloriously justified. It has been artillery fire has been taking a terrible toll of life, in addition to said that no Englishman cap When's Ubinese was charged appreciston extended to Mr. Shera, and the theatses closed; we don't written Teutonic language of the The report of the Society's sat to see this mast beautiful day all words of known or city of the Orient marred by an saepected English origin. There which our aeroplanes have had exceptional opportunities for causing thoroughly understand the Irish before Mr. J. B. Wood, at the farther slaughter by bombing, and machine gunning the enemy problem or hope i selve it. If Police Court this morning, with Secretary was read and after corosianation that it is unhealthy, comes at first hand, this episode, then Mr. Lloyd bonae bresking at No. 4. Wo On rection was approved. Toise and I feel care that all will gladly reported by Prof. F. Solion masses. Truly must the Germans be paying terribly for this mod that is so, venture to win the war by one deadly stroke. Our losses are, of G-orge did a very wise thing Lade, it was stated by Inspector part included that of the Cat do their bit to keep it clean. If a Delmer, who was instructor of course, heavy, but iust, unhappily, is only to be expected. What when he laid down the machinery O'Sullivan that early on Baaday Medical Missionary Union, and layman has presumed in making English, in the University

of the morning the man was found was very satisfactory.

a suggestion which only comes Berlin when the war broke out ever the sacrifices called for may be, however, they will be borne by for the constitution

ca biolo partitiona The following officers were our brave soldiers, who are fired with a consuming determination to Convention. By that act, he gave remoring best back the Bannieh bordes.

the Irish themselvers the task of from the first for. Saven port elected-President, Dr. C. K. from his long friendship for the sad who, from that time until From the fact that the attack has been directed egsinst the solving their own puzzle, and, is one of a partition had already Eimands. Hon. Vice Presidenta, Chinese people, it is hoped that May 23 of this year, was either a British Front and that the German newspapers.ere epsaking of the they fail, they will have no-one to been removed. The defendant Rov. A. A. Faltos, DD, D., W. you will graciously pardes him, ciril or no interced baille en sn effort to reach final decision with the English, it is blame but themselves. Fortunate had gained entrance by using s G. Reynolds, Mr. J. W. Jamieson, realising, however, that he stands Wishing to make himate olear that the Hubs still cherish their old-time hatred of Britain there now appearaa bright duplicate key, Several houses OMG. E.BAL. Consal General, as your service, ready to assist you able at a police station and

ality; rebuked her and all things British. That indeed, and the probability that the prospect of s esticidatory scheme breaking implements were found, Mr. P. 8. Heinizleman, U. 8, in any manner possible to the portierfran, who knew situation in Germany makes some show of aggression necessary, of government being involved and the lock of the door was Ooreni General, Mr. G. D. Fearon fallest extent,

adies. Ach was probably explains the enemy decision to risk all in one fcal plange circumstance which is lightly found concealed in his cup. Mr. R. Shewan, Mrs. John G. With susurences of esteem, I companion for ası

after her, on the field of battle. But neither the British Army nor the British garded as cause for deep grsti- Defendant told a long story, and Kerr, Hop, Treasurer, Mr. B.B. have the honour to be, Sir, people are dismayed at this throwing down of the gauntlet. They are faation throughout the Empire, protested his innocence. His Smyth. Hon. Secretary, Dr. J. termined to fight to the bitter end, for the securing of that endory the United States and all other Worship wentagood the man to M. Wright. Hon. Auditor, Mr.

** F. C. Shrubeole, which is smoential to the future happiness of mankind.

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six months” hard labour,

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Raspectfully,

CLARKSON DYE Hongkong Hotel, Hongkong.