1918-05-10 — Page 9

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

KINGKONG TELEGRAF

1918

THE WESTERN FRONT,

British Aerial Operations.

London, May 1. Fild Marshal Sir Douglas Big, reporting on aviation, says: Bain prevented fring.pa May 6 until five in the evening after which in air fighting we brought down six enemy machines. One of ours is missing. Ws dropped one hundred. bombs on targets in the neighbourhood of Bapaume. One machine has not returned.

The Big Bars Busy.

London, May & "A French communique says: There was great reciprocal artillerying during the nightmarth and south of the Avro. Boony-zida-west of Houtdidier and in the regions of Han gard, Thennes and Grivesnes failed. We took some prisoners

Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports: Both artilleries. "are very active northward of the Lys. There is some activity

elsewhere.

Important Australian Calos,

London, May & N

A wireless German official message says: Puglisir et vances on the north Bank of the Lys failed. The enemy employed Australians for a night attack between the Anere! and Somane and succeeded in reaching our foremost line.du both sides of the Corbie-Bray, road. Otherwise their twice repeated attack broke down heavily before our posts Ar "tillarying continued here with the greatest intensity in daybreak Our storming detachments southward of Brimont brought 'back' prisonets,"

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Beater's correspondent at British Headquartora repar ing today says: The Australians around Morlancourt" are guring the emury no rust, again attacking last night betweens": the Somme and Morlancourt and making two distinct gains of important tactical ground. The advanced six hundred yards on a front of a third of a mile west of Morlancourt and to a depth of five hundred yards on a thuc hundred yards front north-east of Saillylesec. The Germans stubborn. ly resisted, clearly realising the value of every yard of ground here in any further attempt they may make to capture. Amiens. The gunning seems always increasing in intensity.

FAMOUS AMERICAN AIRMAN KILLED.

London, May 8.

Router's correspondent at American Headquarters re- porte: The crack American airman Captain Hill, formerly of the British Army and anthor of "Kitchener's Mob." has. been killed in a fight with a German at Circus Hill He was closely following the enemy when the latter, with extraor dinary suddenness, turned feet upward, pouring a hail of bullets into Captain Hill's machine. Americans say they never previously heard of such a manœuvre.

U. S. LOAN TO BRITAIN.

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Washington, May 7.

The United States has further loaned to Britain fifteen- million sterling bringing the total advanced to Britain to nearly one thousand million sterling,

THE PORTUGUESE CONSTITUTION.

Lisbon, May 7. The newly elected Deputies and Senators, favour re- modelling the Constitution on the basis of that of the United States.

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AMERICA'S SHIPPING OUTPUT:

Washington, May 7. Ten steel ships aggregating filty thousand tons and six wooden ships of a tonnage of twenty-one thousand will be launched: in America during May.

THE POLITICAL SENSATION.,

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London, May 8.

There is continued speculation regarding to-morrow's debate in the Commons, but with the absence of the Irish party and doubt whether after all the older Unionists will vote against the Government the feeling is that the Minis- try, will probably survive the division. The attitude of the Labourites is uncertain.

The Manchester Guardian' says Major-General Maurice's letter goes to the heart of the responsibility for the early British, reverses in the present offensive. The charges cer- taroly cannot be met with mere disciplinary measures against Major-General Maurice.

The Westminister Gazette" scouts the idea that the present Government cannot be replaced and says Mr. Asquith han, again and again refused to deal the Government & serious if not fatal blow out of consideration for the Gov- ernment's burdens and the undesirability, of a change if it could be avoided; but there comes a point when it is plainly. contrary, to the juterests of the country that it should be supposed here or abroad that we do not possess the elements of a strong alternative Government. The present Govern- ment has lost confidence.

In the House of Commons, Mr. Lambert 'asked had the Fifth Army on the Somme on March 21 only fourteen divi- sion against forty German divisions, reinforced by from eight to ten more during the subsequent two days? Lixo who was responsible in view of the fact that the attack was foreseen by the present Chief of Staffi

Mr. Bonar law declined to answer.

The Minister for Labour in a speech in London referring to the Maarice letter, said the real necessity of the-hour was the preservation of the unity of the nation until victory was unquestionably won.

He declared that intrigued will not be tolerated for the purpose of allowing disappointed persons to embarrass any Government Even long service Generals cannot arrogate what position they shall occupy. The Minister said that recent special observations surprised him regarding the powerful support manifested towards the Lloyd George Gov

ernment

A GALLANT COLONEL.

London, May. B.

The Gazette" totifies award of six Victoria, Crosses, of which the following is typical. The late Lieut. Colonel O: 0. Watson po, King's Own Yorkshire. Light Infantry, for most conspicuous gallantry, self-sacrificing devotion to duty and exceptionally gallant leading During a critical period, when the enemy was coptimally attacking and trying to. piera gur, line, with his position under constant rifle and machine gun fire, Lt. Col. Watson led his remaining small reserve to the attack, and organised bombing parties, leading the attacks under intense fire. Being outnumbered be finally ordered & retirement, remaining himself to cover. it and facing almost certain death. The assault that Lt Col Watson led saved the Rige, Lt. Col. Watson wan killed pover ing the withdrawal.

EX-KING CONSTANTINE.

Paris, Mey

It is reported from Zurich that ex-King Constantíné is dangerously il2,

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ANNOUNCEMENT.

IN the absence of Madame LILY who is at present on her way to Paris where she will personally select new Modes and Confections for the next winter and following Summer Seasons. Mrs. Aris will have charge of

THE MAISON LILY.

As it is desirable that in the interim an. effective clearance may be made of all present stock, whether new or old, instructions have been given to sell when requested.

Berot & Back

DRESS MATERIALS

by the yard. Corresponding concessions will be made in respect of the many other lines at present stocked at

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS,

FRENCH AND AMERICAN AIR SUCCESSES.

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Paris, May & French aviators brought down sixty free enemy aero planes during April and forced down fiity-seven. American airmen have so far brought down fourteen.

QUESTION CONCERNING HONGKONG COMPANY.

London, May 8.- ́

In the House of Commons, Sir O. Philipps asked: Whatever will the Treasury lose owing to the recent transference of a the ownership of certain British steamers from a company undër the laws of the United Kingdom' to a company register- ed in Hongkong!

Mr. Baldwin replied: The place of registration of a- vessel is immaterial to the question of Liability to United Kingdom income tax or excess profits duty, which are chargeable in respect of the profit of any business carried on in the United Kingdom by British, Colonial or foreign

owners.

GERMANS EMPLOYING BELGIAN BOYS.

London, May 8.

In the House of Commons, Mr. Balfour stated he had official information that Belgian boys and youths were forced. to work behind the enemy lines on the West Front He under- stood the Belgian Government intended to protest, which the British Government would very warmly support.

MISSING BRITISH PRISONERS.

London, May.8.

In the House of Commons Mr. Hope stated that no, further information had been received regarding 600 British. and 2,000 Indians taken prisoner at Kutho have not been traced. Probably the majority succumbed on the march from Kut. Loquirios are being made.

A NEW TRISH SUGGESTION.

London, May &

In the House of Commons Mr. Fülle suggested that Irishmen be allowed to enlist in the French Army. Mr. Bonar Law replied that he did not think the suggestion was practicable.

THE MACEDONIAN CAMPAIGN.

London, May 8.

A German official message states: The Bulgars re pulsed strong English detachments attacking Southward of Lake Doiran.

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BANK OF CANTON, LIMITED.

HEAD OFFICE, HONGKONG

TOREIGN EXCHANGE and General -Banking

Business Fransacted

INTEREST ON FIXED DEPOSITS:

For's Honth 3% per

For 6 Months 4% per ann

For 12 Monthx 411⁄2

LOOK POON BELT,

Chief Manngar.

BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINES

Subscribed Capital .... Francë 25,000 100,

(15 of the Queita, ka väkeä,200,000 Laubscribed by the government of the

· Chinese Espublic) —- Chairman of the

'Board of Directors Aždré Berthelot. General Manager

-A. J.“Parnotte.

HEAD OFFICE:

74. Rue Saint Lazure, PARIS.

BRANCHES

ASC PEKING

SHANGWAY

TIENTSIN

HONGKONG

SAIGON HAIPHONG YUNNANFOU

BANEERS: In FRANCE Bociété Général pour favoriser le Developpement du Com. merce et de l'Industile en France' LONDON...London County & West-

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centres of the world.

Telegraphic Address: CHIBANKIND.

Interest on Current Accounts and, Fixed Deposits in Lecal Currency and in ' Gold. Terms on application

Every description of Banking and Exchange business frenacted.

Special facilitia for French exchange.

M. ROUET DE JOURNÉL,

Manager.

HONGKONG BRANCH, Queen's Building,

5. Chater Road

.NOTICES.

NOTICE

Tel 2440.

EAK TRAMWAY CO.

LIMITED.

TIME TABLE

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SUBSIDIARY COINS.

DISCOUNT PER $300: H'rong 5 cts sub. $1.50% dis.

10%

par. 50

100% dis. 496% dis

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SHLWANTOMES & 00..

General Manasare......

Mears. Guthrie & Co., writing | THE CHINA "PROVIDENT from Bingapore on April 18, LOAN AND MORTGAGE

weekly rubber state The

CO., LTD. auction opened yesterday with a rather quiet tone, at prices a Capital Faid up...$1,250,000.)

hade below those ruling last week. As the sale went on, how. ever, a substantial demand was isclosed, and last week's prices ware- reicbed - and -- exceeded in prrotically all grades. · At the contignation of the sale to-day yompetition was even keener than in the first day, particularly for prime ribbed smoked shest, which registered an advance of 83 over yesterday's best. The mp price of the sale for ribbed

moked shentie 35"up" at, $103, but the latter figure 8. not representative-of-the norino sa a whole, only a few sitrio ivei parcela haring fatobed ver $100 Fide pale crepe is $1 up at $103, Brown and dark srép“ were in good demand at

light advance,The goantir ld war 887 tone, out of 1,173 tons catalogued,

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£1,500,000 at il-

-$15,000,000 Bilver$19,500,000

$54300 000

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Proprietors... $15,000,005.

COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hos: Mr. P. Holyoa) Chabric AL G... DATING E-Deputy Chahonan. AE Dodwell, Eaque V_LaYaremcn, Je J. Plummer, Kans Hot, Me, D. Land F. Nt, E. Sad E. V. D. Party Equ

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Shanzbah-k, 2. Baspber, Ian. Loodan Bankers-Loodai Cossey and

Westminster Bank, Listen

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NAJ SPAER,

Chief Manage

HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK THE Business of the abw Zank is coménesed' br the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BASKING CORPORATION. Kula may be obtained on applicant INTEREST on deposits & adować on the mi In monthly balances at #zi per cent, par ROGEN. Depositors may transfer, at spelz option, besinous of $100 or more to the Honging, and thengial Bank to be placed os FKD. DEVORS. cent. per RWE,

For the Houginer and Khanghel Basking Corpore

N. J. STABB,

Chief Manager.

THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA

Incorporated by Roys! Chasta 1853

BRAD C37ECON-LONDEar

PAID UP CAPTIAN BEREBYE VENDO RESERVES LIABILITY OF

PROPRIETORS

#1,300,000

PORSION. KICHANGE and Graal Banking

bestorm tra đ CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened' and FIXED DEPCELTS received for 1 yene of shorter periode, mà tates which will be quoted on application.

1. C. DOWNING,

-Manager, Hongkong, 11th April, 1912.

THE MERCANTILE BANG ĐI INDIA, LIMITED,

Fead Office 15, Gracechurak

Street, London.

Authorised Capital

Subscribed

Paid U

Beserve Fund---

.£1,500,0+3

1,125,000

· £62,500

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Interest allowed on Osrrent AscoSA ÉS VES

par anaam on Daily Baitzeus, and on Wind Demoer at 12221 which may be ascertainad on appilzatiole.

C. CHAMPKIN

Acting Manager:

INTERNATIONAL BANKINU:

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HEAD OFFICE

1. Wall St., New York

LONDON OFFICE I

31, Bishopagus, E

CAPITAL & BURPLUS UA., SA,500,000 UNDIVIDED PHOFTIS US $1,722,49

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LONDON

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FAULO.

All kinds of FOREIGN & LOCAL BANKIN PUGENEES transacted.

CUBRENT ACCOUNTS openifaić FIXZI) DEPOSITË VICdead az zetet in-bg" securtatzek Applications

GEORGE BOGO, Massa

Hongkong, 26th September, 1916'.

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YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANT, --- LIMITED.

Established 1880

Authorised Capital: Zen 48,000,000- Paid-up Capiz.

Reserve Fund.............

36,000,000

23300,000

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EISHI ONO Manage1.

Fipetong, 11th March,