1918-10-08 — Page 10

THE

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 81918,

POST OFFICE.

WEATHER REPORT.

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without the slightest fear of any disagreeable after effects.

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CHINESE POLITICS,

A Recent Ceb net Meeting.

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TELEGRAMS.

(Reuter's Servics to the "Telegraph.")".

GERMAN CHANCELLOR'S

SPEECH.

inter-

At the Cabinet meeting held in Peking on the 24 bult. the fellowing questions were dis zumel : - (1) The request for s (Continued from page Li Bum of $500 000 by General To Friday night through an Kan; $300,000 by Generale mediary in Switzerland a note to Chang Hasi chih and Li Hoa the President of the United States chi respectively; and $50,000 wherein I requested him to take up ench by Ganertla Chang the bringing about of peace and Chia-yeo, Li Kwei-juan, Feng commounicate to this end with all Ya-heiang and others. It weede the belligerent States. The pote cided that the Ministry of Finance will reach Washington to-day or should be ordered to appropriate to-morrow. It is directed to Pre- the required soms accordingly, sident Wilson because he, ia a and remit to the proper quarters message to. Congress on 8th. January at once. (2) The interpellation 1918 and, in later proclamations, from Parliament concerning the particularly in his New York speech market value of Government of gitle September, proposed a pro- bank notes. As the Ministry gramme of general peace which we of Finance had already appointed can accept as the basis of negotia "delegates to make investigations tions. I have taken this step not in the Bank of China and the merely for the salvation of Germany Bank of Communications it was and her Allies, but of all kamenity decided that the Government which has been suffering years of should read a reply to both Houees to the same effot. (3) War; also because the thoughts regarding the future well-being of Reorganisation of the war Partinations proclaimed by President cipation Barean regarding this

Wilson agree with the general ideas General Han Shu oben ausgeeted cherished by the new German Gov. a new plan and it was de-i

the overwhelming cided that these plans should bej carried out socordingly, (4) The majority of our people. So far as I personally am concerned my earlier

erament and

despatching of Chinese troops to speeches to other assemblages and Hailsupac: this was suggested hearers Ecstify that my conception by Japan that both Chins and of future peace is unchanged since Japan should send troops to that have been entrusted with "the place. It was decided after that leadership of the Empire's affairs. reply should be sent to Japan what I want is an honourable en to the effot that China would make a decision after she had during peace for all mankind and I believe such peace will be at the adopted certain measures regard-|

same time the strongest rampart ing the matter.

for the future well-being of the Fatherland Whatever be the out- I come of my action I know it will Acroplace Stops a Train.

find. Germany firmly resolved and Whilst flying over the Boottish united either for an upright peace coast recently the pilot of an which rejects every selfish violation seroplane had a wonderful escape, of the rights of others or for a final Owing to engine difionities the struggle for life or death to which machine fell on to the railway we would be forced without our own line. The pilot got out unhurt, fault. If the answer to our note by and get into telephonic cous- the opposing powers is dictated by railway the will to destroy as I do not prompt sation the pair at the thought of this sec

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trovertible conviction that they are only fighting for life as a nation would double these powers. (Cheers.) I hope, however, for the sake of all mankind that the President of the United States will receive our offer kawe ineen it. Then the door wi

The parcal" post service to Cuba is suspended.

The Services to Germany, Austria, Bel- carin and the Ottoman Empire. are suspended.

On and after May 1st 1918, Imperia? Portal Orders will be cashed in India at the rate of 1/6,to the rupes.

No-un Ecial letter addressed' to Abadan. Ahwaz or Mohammarsh in the *Persian Qu'f may exceed eight ounces in

waight.

"

The Parcel Port Service to the Portu tere Colonies in West. Africa and to Spanish Odise is. Karvaco (except for Primes-of-War) la suspended.

Correspondance addressed to snemy subjects in China. Stam, Siberia and Portugbare Fast Africa Persia and Mor-- *ou cannot be tranamalited

Parcels for Gresés, cannot be socepted for transmission unless accompanied by

October Bd. 12h. 18m-No istorns from Japan, Vladivostock and Indo- China. Fressure has incunased, slightly at all reporting stations; the antiegalons kas again increased in Intensity, w

Hongting Rainfall for the 24 hour anding at 10 am. to-daj. 0,00-inch. Total Ringe - January 1st. 95:54 inches Inguinei an avanga of 77,55 Inches.

FORECAST FOR THE 14 HOURS ENDING AT YOON TO-MORROW,

Forecast,

NE

1 Hongkong to Gap Rock... ¿winds,

« spacial 'permit inged by the British | ↑ Formon Chasse] Minister al Athens.

United

moderate;

fair.

| X.E.

·winds,

fresh to

strong.

Uninsured -paroale for the Kingdom will-in fature be forwarded (3 douth coast of Chios bes} The` same | from Hongkong in bags and the Publio

tween H.E. and Lamoska} us No. Ļ are therefore advised to pack such parosła very carefully.

Letters franked at the 4 cents rate addressed to Yunazfu and Mengtee and other places in the Province of Yunnan should be superscribed with the words For delivery by the Chinese Post Office."

The Parcel Post Services to British Exes Africa and Egypt (except for members of the Expeditionary Forces), and to Abyminia, Bagdad, Eritrea, French Somali Coast, Italian Somaliland Portu Faces East Africa, Zauribar and Rumja have been suspended.

The charge for customs duty on type samples of un xanufactured bacco not exceeding 6 oz. in grow weight and on samples of "pirits (except pe famed spirits) not exceeding 12 ors, in cross weight imparted la'o the United King dom by post has now been increased to 15,60 and 15/id respectively.

...

The importation by post into Japan of foreign rics, excert end) as may be imported by the Minister of Agriculture and Commerce and the pe designated by him, is prohibited.

This prohibitios is n't applicable to rice imported into Tatwao (Formosa) and Karabato (Japanese Bagaslion)

ENTERTAINMENTS

VICTORIA THEATRE.

October 7th, 8th and 9th, 1918. 9.15 P.M. PERFORMANCE

WHEN THE LEAVES

ARE FALLING.

HAROLD LLOYD

"IN

STEP LIVELY,"

Etc., Etc.

GEO. P. LAMMERT. *WHAT'S IN A

i Bouth coast of China be) The same AUCTIONEER, APPRAISER

tween H.X. and Hainan.]

No. 1.

China Coast Meteorological Register,

Station,

Yostook

Nemuro Hakodate fokjo Focal -

સંસ્થાનું agims Oshima

Sonia i

· Oct. 3, a.m.

Winda;

Hour:

Barometer.

Temperature.

Humalálky.

D'ilon

6

Force.

saiber.

Whalwal 6 30.19 60 94 waw 1b Hankow Ichang

30.13 -59

30.14 70 70 8

30.06 65 23 2

F.

-

.

29.97, 73 72 w

2 b

From the 1st May 1818 there will be thres Ganeral deliveries daily from the

dratow District Post Offies except na Sunday Taibaba

Tricks and Holidays when there will be one delivery only.

The hours of delivery, be as follows-Wook days 9 am 1 pm and 5p.m

Amoy

b

29.99.67 91 ne

$

29.95 66 96 =

29.92 65 nne, 20

Taiwan

29.89 58

b'

29.87 -73

4.b

P'dores

29,93.72

? b

Cantos

$2

#Long

Gag

Book

29.97 74 80, ane 49.96

3 b

Bundays and Holidays noon. b.

The importation into the Common-co wealth of Australia of ten, other than Washow 9% that grown or produced in British Posse Palhot rioar is prohibited, ileas the consent in writing of the Commonwealth Minister for Trade and Customs has been first obtained.

3

29.94 73 79 De 2.b

Halbew

Playalima

fourane

29.85 15 92

00

29.81 73 95 ·

00

29.81.75 935 AW

1 b

29.81 77. DE

29.82 75 96

ob

£.20

Telegraphic information, has boon

Dagupan received from London that p:chets of | Metr Sugar not exceeding one pound in Weight|Logangl may still be sent by parcel post to the Tacloban United Kingdom and that such pack is are admitted to the United Kingdom free of import licence or customs duty,

The Director General of Posts and india, advises that: The Telegraphs, india, Parcel Post Service to the Indian Civil Fortal Agsocist at Abul Khasib, Amars, Bagdad, Buara, Buura City, Fan, Xet, Naseriyah, Quiat Saleh, Suk-ash-Sharukh and Zubair in Mesopotamia is suspended and that piece-goods, haberdashery and similar articles, except those intended for the personal use of the addresser and not for sale, cannot be sent to those offices or to Abadan, Ahwaz or Hohm- merah by the letter port, and thas such articles if received will not be delivered and will be liable to confiscation."

Bazigao Gru#20 LADDAR

6 59.82 83 $1 aw

C. W. JEFFRIES --Chie! Azzista Hongkong Observatozy, Oct. 8, 1918.

1 Barometer, reduced to 32 dégrmom Fahrenheit on the level of the men in 15- shes, tenths and fundzadaba,

2-Temperatura, la the shade, in degrees Fahrenhafs.

-3 Humidity, in percentage of saturation the Humidity of air maturated with mols.

AND SURVEYOR;

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

SALUTE"?

By A Captain.

Detail is asid to be the soul of efficiency, and it is comforting to THE Undersigned has received observe that our Army Council

instrucions from Ro Sang.

WEDNESDAY,

Cheong (who is giving up busi-verlooks nothing. In future, we ness) to sell by Public Auct on on earn, warrant officers," non-com- missioned officers and men are to salate with the right hand only. Sɔ that we shall no longer be presented with the distressing pectacle of Private Newboy. ss he passes between two "Brace Hote," attempting to salute with both arms simultaneously..

the 9th October, 1918 . commencing at 11 am. at bis Sales Rooms, Lu:dell" Street.

A Quantity of Valuable Blackwood Furniture Comprising:-.

The few civilisna · who` still remain may be inclined to suiff additiona Jorn tables, ladies' desks, tea at these partentous poys, flower stands, marble top and Semendations to King's cabinets. Regulations" which appear round tables, curio screens inlaid with 5-coloured from time to time. Tet plaques, easels, etc. etc..

whatever, he may think about the correct manipulation of swagger-

Also

2

1 Pair ivory carvings with sticks, buttons, moustaches, or silver stands

bootlaces as aids to victory, no soldier will ever deny the import ance of the salute. Like the hand-

2 Silver trays

WITHOUT LIMIT.

On view from Tuesday, the

8th inst

Catalogues will be issued. Terms-Cash on delivery.

GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer.

THE

HE Undersigned has received

instructions to sell by

lie Auction on“

WEDNESDAY,

the 9th October, 1918 -commencing at II a.m.

shake the raising of ons e asp, oF the genoflerion of the devout, by- a single wave of the arm it creates an" atmosphere which as Army acuid dispense with. By it dia- | siplina, comradeship, loyalty, and score of the feelings are both Exp'ssed and enhanced.

As Army Orders" have, often Pub-pointed out, one salutes cat the

at his Sales Rooms, Duddell

Street,

A Quantity of Valuable House- - hold Furniture, comprising:-

man but his rank—the store and

| stripes on his tunic, which are the- | signature, ss it were, of the nation. There is no bumiliation in the esluts. *An officer is as strictly bidden to return it as the private is to give it. The junior" sub”. may haal his general over the coals for neglect of this acknow- Idgement! This is in theory

Chesterfield couches and ann- chairs, desks, blackwood ward-quits impersonal-symbolic, robe and tables, brass bedstead. camphorwood wardrobe with bevelled mirrors, dining chairs,

And Overmantels, pictures, etc., etc.

And yet the personal element is there, too, in spite of all. Beneath the stiff mechanism of the military salute there is more often than not? a'subtle touch of human fellow- A Collection of Curios com felling, recognised by nons 8876 prising-5-col_ured. 3-coloured the initiated. For the men of his $ Foros of Wind, according to Beaufort and blue and white vases, plates, own company or battery every

ture being 100, ...

4 Direction of Wład, to two potata.

On Ast September 1918, the rates of postage chargeable in India on letters for all places abroad to which the rats of Isenta anna per ounce was previously applicable was raimed to 111⁄2 shoes for the Best ounce and 1 anna for sash add tional ovoce.

The portage oa letters to Navel and Military addresses was not raiard.

Registered and Farcel Mall loss 15 minutes earlier than the time gives below unless otherwise stated.

In the care of Wails closing befire 9 Regu ratión closes x1'5 o'clock 03 the previous evening.

4.

The insured letter and insured párcel service between Egypt (or in transit through Eg rt) and Cyprus are tempor- arily suspended.

OUTWARD MAILS.

TO-MORROW...

| Ewatow-fth Ocfi, 5 a.m.

Date of Weather, b nine KK, de menea simud, d drawling rain, flog, u my, bau, 1 ligning, o ovazčasi, y panking showOLN, Q AQUBLY, ↑ rain, u'sDOW, ↑ KARNASE, ▼ TUNDLlty, w dew"Wat,

METEOROLOGICAL

Barometer Temperatura

Hari Nty

Previous

Day On date On data

29.90 29.97

Wind Direction — ESE. ENE.

The

BUTCH Sh-ngha", N. Chiba, Japno via Kobe Weather - mer om Fono alu-9th Oct. Regis Bein tration 9.45 a.uzi. Letter 10,30

Bl

THURSDAY, 10th October Fort Bayard, Hot and Haiphong-

10th Oct., 9am.

Shanghai, N. Chios & Japin vis Eobe

-10th Oct. 10 am Forteous via Késlung, Japan v's Moj, Canada, United States, Central At 8. America, Europy via Yao- |couver-10thOct.Begistration

9.45 am. Lettere 10.30 aan, Shanghai and North China-10th Oct

Noon

Ewatow, Amoy and Focchow-19th Oct,

Boon., 28-

Shanghai and Borth China-19th Oct.

5 pa

FRIDAY, 11th October. Philippine Islands-11th Oct, 2 p.m.

SATURDAY, 1th October. Swatow, Amoy & Formowa wis Leelung 11th Oct; § zm. Shanghai and North Chios-2 6 Ost,

TUESDAY 15th October

ponleon

bowls, fi rures, ornaments, bronze descent officer has something par- incenss burners, etc., etc.

Also

2 Cottage pianos 3 Bicycles (GSW) The above have been sent to Sales Rooms for convenience of Bale

On view from Tuesday, the 8th Inst.

ticalar, something special in his answering salute. There are a

1 Perambulator (in fine condi-dozen distinct "correct" methods tion)

of saluting, each as accurately prescribed as the figures of a quadrille. Yet from the dow dropped hand of the horseman or the complicated gun-slapping of the sentry, to the cricked neck of | the cyclist and the outstretched whip of the gunner, every salute can convoy the subtlest shades of meaning.

Catalogue will be issued. Terms: Cash on delivery.

GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer."

HE Undersigned bas received TH

instructions to sell by¡Public

Auction

29.95

80 24

78

7) 80.

67

E.

篇 3

3

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b

+

0.00 0.00

000

gth 13

1

Ígh in vpna når Tomawasure on the

EL Observatory, Oct. 8, 1918.00

T. F. CLAXTON, Director,

TIDE TABLE,

From 7th Oct to 13th Oct.

Bigh--Watar

ON WEDNESDAY,

the 16th October, 1918 commen cing at 11 am. at his Sales Room Daddell Street. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE,

Cylinders 20" 3211⁄2′′ ‍53′′ Stroke.

36

Two BOILERS (built about

1971) 12 x 0

together, with shaft and propeler

It is not too much to say that many an offer is loved or Icathed on the strength of his astute. The shadow of a smile, the little lingering of the eye, the subdned gleam of recognition all this means much to“ Tommy" "And when out with his” young lady words cannot tell how touched" he is when his officer adda “ Good evening" on his own neccunt.

As to the recent Army Order, it will certainly be welcomed by maze for mimplicity, but also it the soldier. Not only doen, it Also abolishes the last invidions Sundry gear, such as steam distinction in saluting. No officer winches: cables and anchors etc.

N.B. The above have been salaten with his left hand, and in salved from the as Hongkong fature no private will be Low Waws and will be conveyed to hang- to do so either,

Hongkong

kone at an early date.There thing is:

riably

will be no restrictions as to skiot regard to regu export from Hongkong.

doubtfa

For further particulars and dispens

* permit to view —Apply to

'GEO, P. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer Certi

bat the