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YESTERDAY'S TELEGRAMS.

THE GERMAN EVACUATION.

Landen, November 27. Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports that our forward marah continues. Tas advanod forces on the night of November 25th had reached the general line Baho-Warboment Aywaille southward ta Liego,

London, November 23,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY, DECEMBER

YESTERDAY'S TELEGRAMS.

KING GEORGE IN PARIS.":

London, November 28.

COMMERCIAL NEWS.

1918.

BANKS

BANK OF CANTON,

LIMITED,

British Export Trade, The formation of a British Manufactures Corporation was His Majesty the King, H. B. H, the Prince of Wales and Princeshester at a meeting reprerents

| decided upon recently in Man- Albert were given a most sathu isatie reception in Paris this after tive of manufacturing intereste in 2000. Long before two aalook, the time for His Majesty's arrival, all parts of the country. The HEAD OFFICE, HONGKONG. huge crowds gathered all along the royal route, which was lined by object of the corporation is to steel-helmeted poilus and two thousand captured guns. The Anglo secure a large extension of British The British armies are now advancing towards the Rhine over French flags were flying everywhere. The last sandbag pratecting export trade after the war, and

„FOREIGN EXCHANGE and scenes where the fontest German atrocities ware committed and publie monuments against air raids and bombardments was pulled for this purpose to organise well- General their early victories won, but the present state of the roads through down and the Aro de Triomphe regained all its peacetime elegance equipped szereies in foreign out the country side," littered with "îndescribable varietien and When the King and Princes, socompanied by President countries. Three hundred firme Transacted. quantites of munitions of war carelessly abandoned, is an eloquent Poincare, the Presidents of the Chamber and Senate and all the have already given their adhesion tribute to how completely the fatefal pendalam of war bss. 8 wang Ministers, who greeted them on arrival by train, appeared outside to the scheme, and it is be bank, In ons instance, transportable electric stores worth $16,000 the beautifully decorated. Bois Boulogne Station, the crowds raised lieved that fally 1,000 can be "were loft on the road-aide while the gune

absa daxed obears such as Paris had not heard for years. The French ories of sounted upon.

If the present

have an income of $200,000. Each

already exceed the 5,000 demanded by the Armistice. Meanwhile, Vire Angleterre 1" and "Vive Bor!" mingled with hurraba by many suggestion to make the annual streaming back through the advancing armies is an unceasing Britans and "Bah" yells from American troopers who took subscription of members £200 is and pitful few of thousands of British war prisoners. Laden down possession of all vantage points, such as the top of bugs guns and carried out the association will with packs, stumbằng over every stone and clad in the oldest the highest branches of trees. garments, all-are returning like wesried homing birds. All tell i Majty was given an ovation all the way to the Quai agensy will be under the control a similar tale of hardships, starvation, overwork, and beatings when d'Orsay an he drove along in a carriage with President Poincars of technical advisers and an they could not work any longer. Accompanying the men are The Princes, who were in the second carriage, were sles beartily adequate teff. A provisional numbers of women who similarly are bravely plodding homewards welcomed and M. Clemennesu wse cheered to the saho. They were deported from Lille, Douai and other places for forced The day's programme includes a visit by the Princes to the through the formation of the dem commitise was appointed, to asrry labour in the fiside.

Army and Navy Club, a reception to the King by the President at pany, and Sir Charles Mandelberg Elyses, and a banquet in the evening at which the President and was elected chairman. The new the King will exchange touste.

organisation is not a dividend. earning concern. It will have Do capital, and the benefits will go to the members in the shape of inaressed trade.

THE ALLIED OCCUPATION,

Peris, November 28, Daring the course of a debate in the Chamber of Depatiss the Under-Secretary for War declared that the condition of the Allied war prisoners in Germany had become more pitiful than ever sinos the Armistica had been sigred. The Germans had become more and more odiose as they realised the magnitude of their defeat. The

London, November 28 world would be horrified, when the reports of the Spanish and Swire]

Field Marshal Sir Douglas reporte-Our advanced unite have missions were published. Tortures were systematically perpetrated reached the German frontier on the whole front, from just porth- and included ill-treatment, starvation and confiscation of letters, ward of the Dachy of Luxembourg to the neighbourhood of Eupen. while 80 per cent, of all pirosla despatched to prisoners in Germany were plundered, necessitating their stoppage. The Germans should pay for this. Marshal Foch had sent a protest as vigorous as that of the British and all necessary steps were being taken to pat a stop to the evil doisge.

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Lindon, November 27.

The Press Barsau encounces that the Inter-Departmental Com. mittee on War-Prisonera reports that sines the Armistice, 17,173 cfficers and other rank have reached England; 8,395 officers uni men and 2,233 civilians are expected immediately. Replying to the Government's protest against the shooking osudition in which war prisoners are being released, the German Authorities etstal that the Higher Command is doing isa atmost to alleviate the enaditions bat the severity of the Armistice terms present difficulties. Hie Kojty's Government replied to the Higher Command that no excuse will be accepted and fall reparation will be exacted for unnecessary suffer ing on the part of British prisoners. If reparation in kind cannot be made & will be made in person by the officials who are responsible.

DEMOBILISATION PLANS.

"

· London, November 27.

The Admiralty, the War Office and the Air Ministry issue reminders to the public that general demobilisation has not yet begun and that the Naval and Military sitastico dass not admit of any general release of men from the forces. When general demobi. lisation does begin priority will be given to officers and men who have definita employment awaiting them. However, a strictly ** limited number of of men may be ralesand before general demobili. sation for "pivotal" industries and professions which isolade agricoltaral.mschina_makers, agriculturalista, best-makers, brick- makers, cement makers, builders, miners, fond-makers, paper makers, railwayman, shipbuilders, shipbrokers, overses commercial

agents, accountsäta and srchitecta.

"KING'S SPEECH IN PARIS,

Londen, November 27.

London, November 23.

It is now clear that the German troops and the French armies sre over the German frontier and that the country eastward of Mons is mostly undevastated. Between Mona and Charleroi mines and factories are now working.

LONDON CELEBRATES, U. S. THANKSGIVING DAY.

London, November 28.-

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BANKS HONGKONG & SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORA

Paid-up Capital RESERVE FUNDS

Sterling

€1,500,000 at 24

-$15,000,000 Silver. $19,500,000°

Banking Business Reserve Liability of

INTEREST ON FIXED"

DEPOSITS.

For 3.Months 3% per annum

For 6 Months 4% per annum.

For 13 Months 41% per annum.

LOOK POON SHAN,

Chief Manager.

23,500,000.

BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE,

Subscribed Capital Prizes: 45,000,000. Paid up

(36 of the Capital, La. Franos 15,000,000 subscribed by the Government of the

* Chinese Republic)

Chairman of the

General Manager

formed, have accepted an Her, Board of Directors André Barthelot which was made six months ago by Lard Cowdray to place at their disposal free of cost for the period of the war the services cf

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his firm (Mesare. S Pearson and SHANGHAI Sn) and geologicsi ataff for TIENTSIN

HONGKONG the purposes of exploring for: oil in the United Kingdom and the Stars and Stripes were fun alongside the Union Jack over petroleum industry. Sites for The American Thanksgiving Day was celebrated in London and the development of the the Houses of Parliament, the Law Courts and other pablia the exploration buildings.

bare been elected near Chesterfield, - in military, navel and air force representatives, attended a special been begun there for oil, Several A large congregation, mainly composed of United States Derbyshire, and preparations have service at St. Martin's-in-the- Fiolds. Hr. Balfour and Lord Carson Wells are being sunk, and the being present, The Bishop of Rhode Island preached and the very beat machinery for the singing included the "Battle Hymn of the Republic," the "Star work as well as skilled labcar Spangled Banner" and "God Save the King."

THE FUTURE OF LUXEMBURG.

Amsterdam, November 28.

Grand Dacbees is expected shortly and the Chamber must decide A mesenge from Luxemburg states that the scdication of the between the creation of a Luxemburg Republic or joining Belgium. The majority of Luxemburgers favour the latter course which the Germans and Pro-Germans are opposing..

GERMAN PEOPLE BEING RECEIVED.

Amsterdam, November 29,

broken c relations with the Berlin Foreign Office, on the ground A messge from Munich says the Bavarian Foreign Office has of a contincanes of the old methods with the object of again deceiving the German people by withholding the trash.

AIR FORCE Casualties.

AFFAIRS IN GERMANY.

The Prees Baresa sanonnses that the King, speaking at the Elysee

Londen. November 29. banquet, expressed the pleasure it gave bim to be the gasst in the

The Air Force casualties since April 1, 1918, are as follow: midst of the great nation with whom the British had mingled sorrows Killed, 1,551 officers and 1,129 men; wounded. 2,357 officers and and joys during the past four years which had now been triumph-631 men; taken prisoners and missing, 1612 officers and 225 sally crowned by the overwhelming over victory the common enemy. men; interued, 45 cheers and 39 men.” Thanks to the bravery of the splendid French Army and Marshal Foch's skilful strategy the repeated desperate German efforts to resch Paris had been defeated and the enemy had been hurled across the frontier and compelled to 'sue for peace. His Majesty congratulated the noble French nation on the great victory. The British armies of the Soldiers' Councils of Germany, at which every division will The Times Carreepondent at the Esgue esya a general meeting were proud to have participated. with the Anglo-French peoplee during the life sad death conflict. Toer had learned to appreciate be represented, has been rammoned for December 1. There is each other and their respective ideals. They bad created a union confirmatory evidence from Berlin that the Army will support all of hearts and an identity of interests whiob be trusted would ever Government measuree to suppress, Bolshevism: grow closer and contribute mäterially to the consolidation of peace and the advancement of civilisation.

BRITISH AIR RAIDS ON GERMANY. "

London, November 28.

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BRITISH LABOUR.

Lizdoa, November 28, The Labour Party Election manifesto condemns any form of London, November 27. economic war, demands the immediate withdrawal of the Allied The Press Baresa sunounces that altogether there were 709 forces in Russia, the complete abolition of Conscription and the British air raids into Germany during the 13 months to November release of all political prisonere. It supports Free Trade and a 11th, comprising 374 on large towne, 209 on aerodromes established special tex on capital. for the defence of the Rhine, and 126 on other military objectives in

London, November 29. Alsace Lorraine and Germany. Altogether 660 tons of bomba wara Coalition Government, in accordance with the decision of his Union Mr. John Hodge, Minister of Pensions, will not join the aez "dropped. The number of British air-raide into Germany during 12 months was five times greater than the German air-raids into

yesterday. Britain during four years.

RESTRICTIONS RELAXED.

London, November 27.

The Home Office anaonoes the relaxation of restrictions on British born wonen, who are aliens by marriage.

VALUE OF GERMAN AND AUSTRIAN CURRENCY.

BRITISH NAVAL MOVEMENTS.

London, November 29. Beater's correspondent at Copenhagen mys a British Squadron of six cruisers and twenty destroyers and minesweepers has arrived.

* GERMAN INVESTIGATION OF WAR PRISONERS' TREÄTMENT,

London, November 29.· A Berlin manage saya the Council of People's Cammissaries ment of war prisoners in Germany. has appointed a Commission to investigate the charges of ill-treat-

London, November 28. The value of German and Austrian currency has heavily fallen on zentral Exchanges this week; for example, the value of the Mark in Switzerland is now below sixpence farthing instead of one sbilling, the pre-war rate, and the Kroner is below thran pence halfpenny instead of ten-pence before the war.

AUSTRIAN WAR MAKERS TO BE TRIED,

Copenhagen, November 28.

THE TORPEDÕED HOSPITAL SHIPS,

London, November 29.

has been brought over from Americe. It has been stated that¦ cil is likely to be found at"s depth of 2,000.fset. This estimate is perhaps too sanguine, but Lord on the extensive stadies made by Cowdrey has every belief, founded hie scientific at: during the last four years that, notwithstanding the long established opinion to the contrary, the possibilities of securing a commercial pro daction of eil in this country are of a distinctly promising usture. have been selected in Derbyshire Other sites besides those that will probably be tested, and the next few monthe may be expected

Correspondents in the chief commercial

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CHIBANEINT.

Interest on Current Accounts and Gold. Terms on application.

Fixed Deposits in Local Curraticy and la

Every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

Special facilities for French exchange. M. ROUET DE JOURNEL

Manager,

HONGKONG BRANCH,

Queen's Building.

3. Chater Road

NOTICES.

Tel' 2440.

PEAK TRAMWAYS CO. LTD..

TIME TABLE

WEEK DAYS.

to show how fer Lord Cowdrey's 1.00 to 500 IL expert advisers are correct in their opinions that oil will be found bere in commercial quaz-1945 tities. The actual Department of the Government on whose behalf Lord Cowdrey is now Beting i8 the Mineral Oil Production Da partment of the Ministry of Masitions, of which Sir Arthur Churchman is director."

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FIGHT CARS.

50pm. 9.30pm. 10.00 pm. 11.00 p.m. 11.30 pm and 1145 p... SATURDAYS: EXTRA CARS.

150 p.m. and 1200 midnight."

SUNDAYS.

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*** 15914 Demand, Singapore, 14:14 On Saigon 1% prem On Haiphong ấn có 14 pre On Bangkok 4674

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I message from Vienna cfficially state that the Government intends to bring to trial all persons responsible for the war, including Mr. Balfour motil the protest made through Spain and Hollend the ex Foreign Minister Conat Berchtold and Count Czernio, many galant fasas inhumse, illegal and faithless deeds and requests.the Ambassadors, Ministers and War ce fazotionsries and also British representatives to draw the carorat attention of the various the ex-Emperor, the Grand-Dakes Friedrich, Eagan, Peter and Governments to which they are accredited, pointing out that the Ger Ferdinand and several Generals, including Az, Hoefzendorf and man Government had not made rejɔíndez, nor ventures openly. Βατποτίν

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