Folio 98: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief Hong Kong to Admiralty 6th August 1914 endeavouring with HMS Minotaur, HMS Hampshire, HMS Newcastle to cut off Emden [German light cruiser] and 4 colliers bound south east from Kiao Chau. I may go to Yap, then to Saddle Island. Coal probably for German Admiral who may be processing to South America or chasing Montcalm [French cruiser]or returning to Kiao Chau. Fitzmaurice commands HMS Triumph whose crew has almost been completed by 100 of the 2nd Battalion Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry. Folio 100: Telegram from Commodore Hong Kong to Admiralty 6th August 1914 HMS Cadmus sailed with fleet colliers. HMS Triumph sailed. Telegram from Rentiers Manila to Admiralty 6th August 1914 7 German merchant vessels at Manila including Princess Alice and Sachsen both with wireless telegraphy, former 4 central pivots for 4.7 guns. 32 German reserves booked for Shanghai by Pacific Mail Steamer Manchuria leaving 7th August for Hong Kong. Folio 101: Telegram from Ambassador Tokyo to Admiralty 6th August 1914 yacht Mekong accepted and transferred to the Commander-in-Chief. Folio 104: Telegram from Sir Edward Grey to Sir C.Greene (Tokyo) 6th August 1914 as our warships will require time to locate and destroy German warships in Chinese waters essential that Japanese should hunt out and destroy the German armed merchant cruisers who are attacking our commerce now. Folio 105: Telegram from Admiralty to Commodore Hong Kong 6th August 1914 prepare for issue 4.7 ammunition for merchant cruisers four eight gun sets 150 rounds per gun not 200 rounds. Issue four rounds gun trials. Folio 106: Telegram from Commonwealth Naval Board of Administration, Melbourne 6th August 1914 latest report of movements of German man-of-war Geier [German gunboat Dutch ship Houtman in Makassan Strait on 5th August. Planet [German surveying vessel] at Mazatlan 3rd August Commander-in-Chief China proceeds to intercept Scharnhost [German cruiser] and possibly Gneisenau [German cruiser] about 6 degrees S.Latitude, 162 degrees E.Longitude. Course probably South east. Folio 107: newspaper cutting from the Evening News 6th August 1914 reporting the naval battle off Wei-Hai-Wei. Folio 108: newspaper cuttings from The Globe 1st War Edition 6th August 1914 reports that Russian Squadron sailed from Vladivostock and a German squadron left Tsingtau presumably in quest of the Russians. Folio 112: Telegram from Reuter, Manila 7th August 1914 authentic reports that the British and German squadrons have been engaged in battle at Tsing-Tu. German cruiser Scharnhorst is now in New Guinea without coal.Eleven German merchantmen are taking refuge in Manila. Folio 113: Telegram from Manila to Admiralty 7th August 1914 US merchant vessel Riopag sailed for Guam with 4,600 tons of Japanese coal. Suspected for Scharnhorst [German cruiser] reported to be at Yap. German merchant vessel Rentiers arrived. Folio 114: Telegram from Hong Kong to Admiralty 7th August 1914 press telegram from Tientsin states that Askold [Russian cruiser] after grounding surrendered to Emden [German cruiser] was floated and towed to Tsing-tau. Germans also captured and towed into Tsing-Tau Russian transport with 1,000 men. Folio 120: Telegram from Commodore, Hong Kong to Admiralty 8th August 1914 in the event of 3 or 4 Russian Volunteer Fleet at Vladivostock being armed and used for protecting trade can they use Hong Kong and Wei Hai Wei for coaling. Japanese wish to send one officer to Wei Hai wei and one to Hong Kong if Alliance takes effect. Handwritten note from Vice Admiral Sturdee on telegram:-Every assistance to be rendered to Russian volunteer ships. Approve one Japanese Officer to both Wei Hai wei and Hong Kong. Folio 126: Telegram from Sir C.Greene Tokyo to Foreign Office 8th August 1914 relating to Japanese declaration of war against Germany. Folio 127: Telegram from Sir J.Jordan, Peking to Sir Edward Grey 8th August 1914 relates to the two cables between Chefu and Taku, property of Chinese government. One controlled by Eastern Extension Company, the other by the Northen Company. Folios 128-129 Telegram from Sir C.Greene, Tokyo 8th August 1914 relating to question of Japanese action against Tsingtau and desirability of French and British naval co-operation. Russian Ambassador believes his government would also favour a new and closer relation with Japan. Folio 131: Telegram to Navy, Melbourne 8th August 1914 no German possessions in Pacific were fortified a year ago except Tsingtau. Folio 133: Telegram from Mr Barclay, Washington 8th August 1914 United States anxious lest Japan should acquire too preponderance of influence in China while European Powers are fighting. Tone of Press, even Hearst papers distinctly sympathetic towards England; officials of the State Department and others categorically anti-German and do not hide their feelings. Folio 134: Telegram from the War Office 8th August 1914 the reduction of the garrison at Hong Kong should not be carried out at present. Folio 136: Telegram from Intelligence Officer, Singapore to Admiralty 9th August 1914 have stopped route to Ports North coast of Java. Reply:-Most important trade should not be stopped unless absolutely necessary. Folio 137: Telegram from Sir George Buchanan, St Petersburg to Foreign Office 9th August 1914 Russians want signal so that they may assist by creating diversion in case of action between British and German navies. Folio 138: Telegram from Foreign Office to Sir George Buchanan 9th August 1914 British and Russian naval forces too far separated for any combination at present except in China. Folio 140: Telegram from Sir J Jordan (Peking) to Foreign Office 9th August 1914 Japanese declaration of war not urgent necessity and may have bad effects. Folio 141: Telegram from Commodore, Hong Kong to Admiralty 9th August 1914 HMS Merlin was paid off 5th August at Hong Kong. Folio 142: Telegram from Foreign Office to Sir C.Greene, Tokyo 9th August 1914 ask Japanese to defer declaration of war. I wish to limit Japanese operations to protection of commerce on China Station. Folio 144: Telegram from Sir J Jordan, Peking to Foreign Office 9th August 1914 British and German men-of-war in Yangtse. HMS Kinsha, HMS Woodcock and HMS Snipe left Hankow for Shanghai after depositing guns and papers with HM Consul General. Vaterland [German vessel] dismantled wireless telegraphy left Shanghai on 8th August in tow of Otter. Folio 146: Telegram from Admiralty to R.A. [Rear Admiral]Australia (at sea) and Commander-in-Chief, China 9th August 1914 New Zealand expedition for Samoa leaves about August 11th. Guard it against intervention by enemy. Folio 147: Telegram from British Admiralty to French Admiralty 9th August 1914 please give us any known movements of Montcalm [French cruiser]in China seas. Folio 149: Telegram from Mr Barclay (Washington) 9th August 1914 relating to threat to China from Japan. Folio 150: Telegram from Sir J Jordan to Admiralty 9th August 1914 no British vessel has reported to have been pursued or molested. Folio 151: Telegram to all Intelligence Officers from Admiralty 9th August 1914 Cyphers M and G and circular A containing the peace code having been captured by Germans, there is danger of false messages being forwarded to Consular Reporting Officers by German agents. Therefore cease forwarding any intelligence in the above cyphers. Folio 153: Telegram from Singapore to Admiralty 10th August 1914 DIberville [French torpedo vessel], Fronde [French destroyer], Pistolet [French destroyer], Masquet [Mousqet French destroyer] arrived.
Folios 258-262, China Code 10, File 958, Paper 958. Sent by Sir Ernest Satow, the British Legation, Peking. Reports conversation with German Minister respecting Tientsin Chinkiang Railway agreement between Messrs Jardine, Matheson and Company on behalf of Chinese Central Railways LTD and the Deutsch- Asiatische Bank; states HMG would stand for the recognition of the preliminary agreement as valid and binding on the Chinese Government.
Folios 478-480, China Code 10, File 11938, Paper 11938. Sent by Sir Ernest Satow, the British Legation, Peking. Transmits translation of short article from the "Tsingtauer Neueste Nachrichten" relating to building operations at Tsingtau port during 1905.
Folios 488-496, China Code 10, File 11938, Paper 33679. Sent by Lancelot D Carnegie, the British Legation, Peking. Transmits article with translation from "Der Ostasiatische Lloyd" published at Shanghai describing economic conditions at the German colony at Tsingtau.
Germany (German Prisoners), including: Death of Pastor Adolf Kriele, prisoner in South West Africa. Internment and repatriation of Bishop Munsch of the Mission of the Holy Ghost in German East Africa. Correspondence from the German Aid Society at Johannesburg to the Berlin Relief Mission. Death of Willy Kessner, a German subject, in New Guinea. Relief payments to German prisoners. Remittances to enemy prisoners of war. Remittances from Hong Kong and British postal agencies in China to enemy prisoners of war. Appointment of a committee to take over the functions of the London Agency of the Deutsche Bank with regard to payments to prisoners of war. Appointment of Monsieur Corragioni d'Orelli in place of Major Isler as a member of the German Prisoners of War Relief Committee. Remittance to Henry Von Strauch, prisoner in Peking. Remittances to enemy subjects interned in Australia. Remittance to Mrs Ephraim Cohn at Naadi, Egypt. Allowances paid to staff of German banks in London. German and Austrian prisoners of war escaped from Russia and interned in China. Remittances to enemy prisoners of war through neutral consuls. Remittances to enemy prisoners of war in Japan. Remittances to German and Austrian prisoners of war in China. Treatment of prisoners at Kapuskasing, Canada. Enemy subjects interned at Camp Berrima. Conditions at Ahmednagar camp. Inspection visits to hospitals for prisoners of war including report of an inspection of Hell Lane Military Hospital, West Didsbury, Manchester. Reports on prisoners camps in the UK. Report on conditions at detention barracks at Trial Bay, Australia. Conditions at internment camp at Islington. Complaints of German officers interned at Trial Bay, Australia. Delay in delivery of letters and parcels to German prisoners. Food supplied to German prisoners in British custody in France. Alleged non-receipt of parcels by K A Krichner, German prisoner. Alleged delay in delivery of parcels sent to Wakefield camp. Inspection visit to prisoner of war hospital at Brocton, Staffordshire. Alleged mistreatment of prisoners of war in the 36th Prisoners of War Company. Transfer of German internees from Ahmednagar to Yercaud camp. Conditions at place of detention for female German subjects at Aylesbury. Non-receipt of parcels and money by J Waterkamp and Hugo Franck. Delay in the delivery of letters to Colsterdale camp, Germany. Inspection visit to the internment camp at Corby. Conditions at Sandhill Park, Taunton. Remittances for prisoners at Knockaloe camp, Isle of Man. Housing of German prisoners of war in canvas huts and tents. Code 1218 Files 135-2829 (to paper 29074).
Peking. Social life, dinners and other visits, church attendance, horse races, riding, dancing, skating and other entertainments, with descriptions of the country seen on rides around Peking and many references to Miss Harriet Denby, the daughter of the American Minister in Peking. FEBRUARY Frequent references to departure of a friend, Jim Chalmers, son of Dr John Chalmers of the London Missionary Society in Hong Kong, for Tamsui. JULY Visited by Jackson. 'Bank affairs are not what they used to be. Walter is bringing the Bk. down. Thomas Jackson and Cameron have offered to stay out for two years more. Walter may go as sub to London.' 11. AUGUST Takes part in discussions on a proposed new American Chinese bank. OCTOBER 'These late hours are killing me. Have not been in bed before midnight for weeks.' 17. NOVEMBER Suggests a scheme for a note issue to Hart who was interested but thought the time wrong. DECEMBER Visited by Lui Buah, a notorious Chinese.
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