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NEWS OF THE DAY.
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SEQUEL TO WEST RIVER on which I think I shall convinoo your Lolabip they cannot proceed COLLISION.
Lagainst us...
HONGKONG SANITARY
BOARD:
LOCAL AND GENERAL
Capt. C. Lindbergh was a passenger by the an Aki Karn which left toglar for Australia.
Announces
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A London telegram to the Straits the following dividends: Bakep 10, Tandong 15, Heawood 3, Broome 6, Chimpul 6. “
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The subscription at in the Straits papers of the 3rd ist show that the "Our Day" Fund in Singapore accounted to $142,003, and the Malacca "Our Day Fund to $31,909. Penang's Fund amounted to $54,359.
Eleven fatal cases of small-poz all Chinese, wars reported last week, Three cases of enteric fever, one fatal, all Chinees; one case of diphtheria, and one case of puerperal: fever (Indian) were also notified,
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Mr. Sharp: If that's the only point FURTHER ARGUMENT IN $100,000 my friend can, advance! I am very
sorry for him, y
Mr. Pottor: It is one of's number. of points."
The claim of $100,000 by the Shiu Hing Steamship Co. against the Standard C Co. for damages sut- lained by the Shin On in coll sion with the oil lighter Ruth, on the West River, on January 16th Last reached another stage in the Admir. alty Court at the Supreme Court to-day. The question for decision was: Was the lighter lying in the fairway? The Court had already given a decision in favour of the plaintiffs on the question of whether
the lighter carried lights as required by the regulations.
The Chief Justice, Sir Wm. Rees Davies. K.C., was accompanied on the Bench by Commander Beckwith, R.N., as Nautical Assessor......
The Hon. Mr. E. R. Sharp, C., and Mr G. Chaloner Alabaster, instructed by Mr. Buss, of Mr. National Mission will be held to-morrow, Gardiner's office, appeared for plain.
Services in connection with the
The case for the defence is that.
POULTRY FARMERS LICENSES.
COMMITTEE TO ENQUIRE INTO IMPORTANT: PROBLEM."
STOP PRESS
NEWS.
The Sanitary Board this afternoon (Router's Service to the China Mall › discussed a question relative to the laue of poultry Houses to dealers in GERMAN ATTACK ON BAY
OF FINLAND.
the Ruth, by reason of her position which was rot in the fairway, did
Li Shing and Ko Shing Streets. Tha Head of the Sanitary Department not require any lights,
The hearing in expected to occupy replying to questions put by Mr. another two days.
“THE FLOUNDERING OF CHINA.”
SUNK.
Bowley at the last meeting, said he did MAJORITY OF ENEMY DESTROYERS not think the suggestion to let a portion of the reclamation near the central market to the poultry dealers advisable
LONDON, Nov. 18.
A Russian communiqué atutes: We sank the majority of the enemy torpedo-bout destroyers which entered the Bay of Finland and To-day the HS.D. moved the bombarded the coast on Friday.
Professor L. Parker contributes to it would not be possible to construct. the Ananie Reino an article entitled buildings suitable for the purpose with- "The Moundering of China, in the out sacrificing space which was sorely course he writes
I have not the pleasure of Li Yuan-needed for other purposes. hang's acquaintages, but
talls me he asked, foreign and Chinese, one I have
appointment of a sub-committee to is unmistakably honest; some even say he is a Christian; if that be so, it is not investigate and report on the question, necessarily A fnet in favour of his the committee to consist of Mr, F. H. L. honesty, but a fact in favour of his Bowley, Mr. Ng Hou Tax, and Mr. derstanding clearly what we mean by truth and honesty, apart from what the Chan Kai Ming Chinese mest. Meanwhile China is hopelessly an dérive. It is useless to say anything more until things crystallise and the motion was approved.
titles departments goremors, de, have
The
Very
All
once more; there are new appointees to. refuse to serve. As Tang Shao-i
FIGHTING IN THE
CARPATHIANS...
The Hon Mr. E. R. Hallifax seconded ENEMY ATTACKS REPULSED WITH
INFECTED RATS.
funeral ceremony on Monday, "and to Wednesday, in the Peak Church at tilts; Mr. Eldon Potter and Mr. F. nearly every post, and most apply/PTARTLING FIGURES FOR LAST!
all who sent foral tributes and ex- pressions of sympathy.
The China Mail.
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, Nov. 14, 1918.
6.50 p.m. conducted by the Bishop of C. Jenkin, instructed by Mr. C. S. Fictoris, and at 6 p.m. in St. Peter's D. Wilkinson and Mr. C. E. E. Church, conducted by the Rev. A. D. Beavis, of Mesis. Wilkinson & Grist,
Stewart.
defended.
Mr. W. D. Kraft, of the Standard Oil Co., was also present at the
solicitors table.
On a question of procedure
the
WEEK
GREAT LOS8.
ENEMY PRESSURE ON: RUMANIA.
LONDOS, Nov. 18.
A Russian communiqué states
ramarked, "It really does not matter to
e people who gaverns, the
No less than ten infected rats were people have a governed them selves fact the present writer has insisted upon over and over again. So found out of the 2,319 caught in Heng that enemy attacks in the wooded long as trade goes on, so long as looting kong and Kowloon last week. This Carpathians have been repulsed with is kept within limits, there will always
be the equivalent for "cakes and ale in high percentage, has not been reached great losses. A-smoking-concert-for-men-only.
China; the only dangerous towards!
a thai for years-and-for-months-past-only one The anemy has been persistently will be held in the Gymnasium of the
this facile attitude of the people their governors may take a turn ex or two infected rats have been found Victoria Recreation Club, on Saturday
tremely distasteful to the
vertase During the weak ending Oct. 28th 2,404 politicians if they fail to agree promptly next, commencing at 2.15 p.m. There Hon. "Mr. Sharp said it was clear
off; in other words, each prove the WAY FURNISHED, With immediate GERMAN EFFORTS TO BREAK for and a
He cases rate were caught and there was no sign hoped all members will endeavour to be was not present when the case was out of spee this or that European
TO LET.
possession, No. 2 Rei. Na 121 The Rak, 5 Rooms.
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eld Gran, LIVINOSTEN & CO. Hongkong, Nov. 14, 1916
present and will invite their friends.
or
weariness, tall
of infection.
Mr. Bowley asked for the districts in which the infected rats were caught.
The Medical Officer of Health, Dr. J.
attacking south of Dornavates in the region of Hallo and Toldesh.
The enemy has pushed back the Ramanians in Oitzu Valley, but the Rumanians
have occupied the heights north and south of "Toid- vedoling.
The enemy is fiercely attacking in
The figures were given to the last before the Court and he under-protection of th stood from Mr. Alabaster that there were vicious politicians may even Board this afternoon.
spite
to the extent of inviting Those taking part in the big Bazaar was an express arrangement that wholesale Japanese interference- and indeed, Sun Yat-sen, Hwang Hing, and scene of Kismet" are notified that the plaintiffs should keep their position Co., har already incurred suspicion of German diplomacy will be able to rehearsal called for Saturday, 13th inst. as plaintiffs and retain their right of betraying their country in this last. Woodman, replied: One in och Health the region of Kimpolung detach from the Great Alliance one has had to be postponed until Wednes reply. Ele did not suggest the judgLY. Meanwhile (at the time district No. 2, 4, 7, and 15 to three in. A battle is proceeding in the Jil structions to sell hy Public Auction, or more of its important members is day, 22nd inst at 9. p.m., owing to the ment covered the whole of the Chfun-bian, an inp seems to be each district No. 9 and 10 and one in Valley and Orsova.
THE GREAT ALLIANCE
THE persistence with which the
121
German mind clings to the hope that
PUBLIC AUCTION
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TER
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WEDNESDAY,
the 22nd November, 1918, at 230 p.m.
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VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE contained therein.
Consisting of
of
writing, early in
of Mackensen And
September)tion
Teen
a striking illustration of the wish unforseen season of the Scampa" at ground. It covered a great deal of
the lending Bissing "power in
in Chira No No, 12. (Kowloon being father to the thought. Gerz-|
the Theatre All principals are request is and the situation was entirely German can for a moment be compared The Chairman observed they were
With the bonest, bluit, and offen-hating ed to attend this rehearsal The Harim changed and it would be impossible Li Yuan-hung who may perhaps fairly about to commence the rat poisoning many would like, of course, to come
scene will be rehearsed instead of the for either side, in that improper, to be called the Lord Derby of China, campaign again in Hongkong and pos- to
separate peace with Russia. Bazaar in the City Hall on Saturday, proceed without reference to those because everybody trusts a
sible at Kowloon, Nobody In Germany has the 18th inst. at 9 pm, alightest inclination for a separate peace with Great Britain," one of the leading Gornian netrapapers tells u," but if other enemy States sound
Vapolished Teakwood Sideboard Gertonny we will perhaps try to Dinner Waggon, Chairs and Table build them a bridge," The Germans
DROWNED IN COLLISION_
(Extension), Dinner Service, Crockery apparently have still to learn that SAMPAN WOMEN ATTEMPT TO
and Glass Ware.
there is no other nation in Europe Three Single Iron Beds, Two Lee! Chests, Writing Table, Bookcase, Shang-prepared to treat her solemn pledges
Also fi
hai Baths, etc., etc.
-Allzhe Electric Lights and Fittings,
And
CROSS STEAMER'S BOW
"GERMAN TRADE PARALYSED.!!
How the British blockade has worked is described by Herr Achelis, president of the Bremen Chamber of Commerce
A CURT REPLY.
Regarding latride accommodation at the junction of Castle and Robinson Roads, Mr. Bowley asked why the
in an interview which he gave to a re-accommodation could not be provided at presentative of the Vossische Zeitung
-Our left has slightly advanced in the Dobrudja.
CHINESE AFFAIRS.
Wak Tex Yat Po's Service.)
THE MINISTER TO THE UNITED STATES
PEKING, NOT. 12 Koo Wai Kwan (Dr. Wellington Koo)
the present Minister to Washington,
points given in the judgment. The situation unquestionably rested" on the judgment and the way to pro- eced, and it would save time if the plaintiffs dealt with the important points not covered in the judgment.
The Chief Justice said with regard
Herr Achelis said: "As the severity the junction of Seymour and Robinson to the judgment he would like to say of the British blockade of our coasts has Roads
increased by Great Britain's The Hon. Director of Public Works has been recalled to be appointed Vice that when he came to consider the arbitrary extension of the list of contra
Minister of the Foreiga Department bard goods, Mr. Hazeland, Coroner, and a jury case in consultation with his Asses ctivity had our overseas commercial replied that the first mentioned site was He will be succeeded by Wu Chi Shu,
and decreased, so that finally the more suitable. asmere scraps of paper," as Ger- many did the international Treaty composed of Messrs. E. J. Smith, or the evidence presented to them tobacco was the only article which sus-
It was stated by the Chairman that son of Dr Wu Ting Fang. certain phases which he had set tained our foreign commerce. By the it might be thought advisable to erect which guaranteed the neutrality of J. Souza and J. C. D'Almads, down in the judgment but he dis and eventualy by the German pro. & convenience at
foundation of the Dutch-Oversea Trust,
the junction of
THE TIENTSIN AFFAIR, Belgium. Moreover, the important held an enquiry this afternoon into tinetly stated at the hearing that hibition of tobacco imports, this branch Seymour Rond fact seems to be ignoted in German the circumstances of the death of a they were prepared to consider fully Our shipping has ceased owing to the AN ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY.
of our commerce has also beer paralysed. calculations that the Great Alliance sanpan woman who was drowned any arguments, brought forward on war, but our shipowners to some extent has been so cemented and strengthen on October 27. on being thrown from the other points. The judgment was
participate in the Baltic trade.
After referring to commercial sub- ed by great sacrifices of blood and her boat into the harbour as a result subject to further argument.
marine enterpriso, he continued: treasure on the part of each for the of a collision with the s.s. Shun Lee.
"Bremen's export business has complete Mr Potter said he was still in the consed. We do not know whether and
ly good of all as to make it indissoluable.. Dr. Macfarlane said death was due dark, and he ought not to be, as to how many of our goods which we sent 1243 So far from nobody in Germany to drowning.
out before the outbreak of war are still having the slightest inclination for a
what view Counsel on the other side our disposal, what has been sold, and separate peace with Great Britain, there were two women in the samofin or near the fairway. "It
were going to take on the question whether we shall get any money, for
these goods." everybody knows well enough that
pan and they attempted to cross the
wasruised in the pleadings but had never been dealt with at all
Robber tyred Rickshaw (in good
condition)...
"
Od view from Tuesday 21st ist. a
noon.
Catalogues will be issued. Terms-Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers, Hongkong, Nov. 24, 1976,
-THE DIARY.
MUMO. FOR TO-MORROW,
The other evidence showed that
at
The Chief Justice said it seemed
he added,
►
PEKINO, Nov. 30. The Government" proposes to accept the following terms to settle the "Application was made by Messrs Leigh and Orange to erect a water closet. Lotihoi affair: To make Losnihot an and one trinal at St. George's Building international port under the manage
The Chairman, in moving the approval ment of a municipal council consisting of of the application, said it was not stated the Civil Governor of Chili as honorary that there would always be an adequate
Mr Goldring seconded and the motion.
LOAN NEGOTIATIONS MAY ALS
supply of water in the tank, but there chairman, one Chinese and one French was a good supply in the well. If the Councillor; the national taxes to be Herr Achelis hoped that Germany's application had been in regard to a new payable in Feking and the local taxes if there were the slightest prospect of bow of the steamer, which caught
colonies would be returned after the building be would have saked for some to be expended on local needs. war, but he doubted whether Germany automatic device to ensure the storage it, Germany, from the Kaiser to the the ualo and precipitated the
would reconquer her former oath
attank being fall Thus at present," bumblest Boche, would be only too two women into the water. Launches that the case would involve a double nil, but out, merchants were prudent was approved.
merican markets.
"our commerce shows no life at 1930 Auction of Bousehold enger to seize the opportunity; for were near and picked up the women reply.
before the "war, so that it is hoped that Furniture, Crockery and Glasswaro every German realizes that without but the deceused never regained
with their reserves they will survive at.No. 1, Ormsby Terrace, Grauville Britain's powerful aid the other consciousness. The captain, Mr. A. Mr. Sharp proceeded to read the the war. Our shipyards are well occu Read, Kowloon.
Powers could not possibly atand A. Birnia, saw the incident and when respecting the fairway.
judgment commenting on the points pied not only with war orders but also
with orders for pance time." he saw the women were picked up he thought everything was all right. "The jury returned, a ated the ship's officers from blame.
General Memoranda.
TEVESDAY, NOV. 16-
against her. The Lokalansieger's cry in, therefore, a cry of "sour grapes." There is no iuclination in Germany for
verdict of
Mr. Potter said there had never been an allegation that the Ruth was Tear the fairway; what plaintiffs said
FRENCH AIR RAID ON ERUPP'S.
DETAILS OF A GREAT EXPLOIT-
The following are further details of the recent French air raid on Essca -
The two French aviators, Captain” de
2.30 p.m.-Anetion of Furniture, Black. A separate peace with Great Britain death by misadventure and" exoner was that the lighter was in the fair- THE END OF THE HOME SUMMER. | Beauchamp sad ioutenant Dancourt,
Wood, Cooking Stove and Utensils etc. at Messrs. Hughes and Hough'a
BATURDAY, Nov. 18:-
because every German knows that there is not the slightest prospect of Great Britain entertaining any mng" 11 am-Auction of a Motor Bicycle at gestion of the kind. Nor is it possible
Monars. Hughes and Hough's,
to conceive that any other Power 1pm-Annual Demonstration of the
HK Sunday School Union in City in the Alliance would think of
Hall
"Bounding" Germany" in order that Cricket Match on HKCC ground-she might try to build a bridge" to
Volunteers v. Resorves,
BONDAY, NOV. 10:
"LOUR DAY" AT CANTON.
way. Counsel said he must not bet taken as acquiesing in Mr. Sharp's argument.
CLOCKS PUT BACK AN HOUR.
who have been selected to bombard the factories of Vasen, were provided with machines
which had been carefully. overhauled. The start, however, which
The
PERING, Nov. 13 The Bank of China is now negotinting for a short period loan of $3,000,000 from a certain foreign bank, for con tinuing specie payments. The loan is to be repaid on receipt of-funds from the provinces.
THE TRIUMPH OF DAYLIGHT SAYING.
Now that the season for Summer A Londen paper of October 2nd ways was to have taken place on September Time has come to an end (said the The Chief Justice observed that
On the whole the transition from um 14, was postponed until September 24 on London Daily Chronicle Inst month) there will be little dispute about its une the judgment meant in or acar" cher time to Greenwich mean was achieve account or ariators left with a few qualified success. All the principal fears
ed very smoothly. Most people, of the fairway; that is, that she was in course, were unconscious of the change, minutes interval between them, and expressed before it was tried have been for it came when they were sleep and then soon rejoined each other when they dissipated by experience. There was no Mrs. Forbes, Hon. Secretary of the pavigable water.
the gain of an hour, unless it had been hand reached a certain height, and few dislocation when it was brought, into a separate peace. A monent's reflec Ladier Committee which organised the Mr. Sharp said he would say anticipated before they went to bed, in a northerly direction. The time of force; there has been none during ite
their departure was 19.15 pm
operation there has been none at the 8.15 p.m.-Singking Cancert at V.R.Ction is enough to convince any "Our Day" arrangements at Canton, definitely the Ruth was in the fair pass the street clocks
A foticed
concern arg
The weather was fine, and the chief reversion to ordinary time. The sav Birthday of Pope Benedict XV. (1854). reasonable being that a separate informs us that the sum of £750 has been way. They did not complain of her ed practice was variable. The official features of the country could be read in effected in coal, kan, and electricity
peace is entirely out of the question, sent to the British Red Cross Society not showing particular lights
Il clocks," Auch Big Ben, the Law Courts like a map. The aviators followed the by diminishing the need for artificial 9-Excursion to Macao by and that peace can only come by the and the Order of St. John of Jerusalem she had done, or the, Comét had locks were punctiliously correct Some Coblentz on their right and avoiding the tial and measarable increase
time piece, and the tathedral and chirch Moselle and reached Troves. Leaving light bas brems-equivalent to a substan "Heungshan".
nation's wealth. The added health and victory of the Great Alliance and the as the result of the Fête and Concert stood near at hand, so that her lights private establishments, however, hard not be towns they crossed the Rhine sorin happiness conferred on tens of millors FONDAY, NOV, 20-
November Criminal Beations commence, accomplishment of the aims which it held at Canton on "Our Day"
evenings have Linken the trouble to make the change, of Remake the journey had provided of people by the lontantial, though would warn the approaching steamer so that yesterday one was confrented, at 10.30 am. Auction of Bousehold bas repeatedly defined. There will The Ludies Committee desire to there would have been so collisses a short distance in thoroughfares hy at this point for possible change of bean casur les be
clocks which gave each other the lie by direction. If their objective, Essen, had less measure benefit. But for too
war the centry probably would Furniture, Crockery and Glassware bene quitters among the Allies, thank all those who's willing help, and The Ruth did not show any light at an hour of the branch post-offices bo- then to have bombarded the railway conger. It made it for wat not seemed impossible to reach they were at No. 1. Ormsby Terrace, Graaville Mr. LLOYD GEORGE assured an generous participation the success of the all Plaintiffs would not have cared the clock was a notice. Crvenwith station at Cologne. But all went well reasons, which were no cozzes
In Road, Bowloop.
American Press
Press representative day is due to 1.30pm-Auction of cargo salyed ez
.. "Winley at Mesara, Haghe, recently, Time is the lesat vital factor. Only the result counts, he and Hough's Godowns.
BUXDAY, NOV. 20
said, not the time consumed...in
Queen of Norway's birthday (1880) achieving it. It took England 20
(Princess Mand Charlotte)
TUESDAY, NOT. 25
sears to defeat Napoleon, and the first 15 of those years were black
of The plan
ever if a light had been visible which Timebat this was the only visible in and already Essert was becoming visible raons, which were so cozent that they was not such as was required by red that everybody was aware of the
dication that it was not taken for grant in the distacca
would have justified even widespread
regulatians. She did not sond up change. rockets or burn flares, if she had done there would have been no collision.
Mr. Potter snid on the question of their being no
the plead
CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH
REMEDY
-“UTHEN you have a bad cold you want a STAN
Hongkong Stock Exchange Bettlement with British defeat. It will not take a remedy that will not only give ings stated they were. in or near the t
Day
THURSDAY, NOV, 20
́8±. Andraw's Day
Thanksgiving Day in USA Bootah Concert in Theatre Royal
Hall,
SATURDAY, Dec. 9:-
Boxing Contouts at
Becreation inh
20 years to win this war, but liet, but effect a prompt and permanent fairway. Counsel had raised a certain
whatever time is required it will be done. The British War Minister had City no doubt that France and Russia were as determined ca unelves to
care, a remedy that is pleasant to take defence though the other side had
remedy that contains nothing injurious
Remedy meets all, denied it. Chamberlin's Cough plan, relieves the lungs, aids expectors
these requirements It acts on nature's
The Chief Justice did not think
don, opens the secretione and restodes that was part of the issue
go on until the German menace to the system to a healthy contion. This
and remedy has world wide sale and y
Victoria Civilisato had been finally Completely eliminated.
Potter I don't care il a in
sad can always be depended aparte, of an asua or not, it is one of the points Imala by all Chendite shal Storesépoca,
CLOSING SHARE QUOTATIONS.
Banks
3.30 p.m
inconvénierien. Now that the experim TWO MILES & MINUTEMA
has turned out, easy and delig The aviators flew over the town at zond most expect to see it hencefo clock, having travelled 210 miles fromwell esta tied custom We hour and 45 minutes. The minchites glad that Mr Sammel has apoint wore then at a height of 13,000ft. The Committees to study Stad work weather was fine and clearing and report on improvements. In The aviators threw their bombs with detail: bat the froid, principle of * sam.. great precision, for they soon saw bright mer time is one on which there cars. sparks bursting forth. This was followed fecarealy be any going back. It is quite column of amoke, while the aviators untrue to say that "everyone could
without
always have had it for himself by ring
circled over the an hour earlier the whole point being
hit by a single shot.
Vita retum YOYARD WAR call accone that injury individuals plished. The aviatorn saw near the river i menso, majority of-
the bright town of Lage. The road us choose for themselves the time aty clear, they returned for anfety they all go to work of joura Before coming to ear
Besuchamp Hoped th
ing the sister den
that
de Than they cannot
daylight for themse
Handboed proved extremely simples
che curautaity to rei it for them.