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To-day's Advertisements
NOTICE.
THIS IS TO INFORM the General Public that the Undersigned is the Sole Proprietor JUSEPH BROTHERS, Hongkong, and sil con- nection with the Firai carri Fon at Shanghai under the same name bus ecised as from the 1st Octuber, Wil
EDWARD MENASHIK JOSEPH. Hongkong, March 13, 1917. ** 1374
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AUCTION.
HE Undersignedt lave precivál in- structions to sell By Pathe Auction,
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(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED)
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SATURDAY,
the 17th March, 1917, at 10.30 am, at their Salesma, No. 8,
Des Vieux Moul, Corner of The Horse STREET,
-MARRIAGE
HARRIS-HENDLEY-On 4th Jan. at Harrow-on-the-Hill, Laytenant R HARRIS, Middlesex Regiment, to FEL MARY, daughter of Mrs. FENDLEY and step-daughter of Major F. Hölley.
The China Mail.
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, March 13, 1917.
Born
CHINA AND THE WAR
THE CHINA MAIL.
accrue to China from the step, and the only discord which we can expect to arise ia discord plotted and paid fur by German intriguers. When this occurs we have po doubt the Chiese Government will be found prepared to deal with it.
NEWS OF THE DAY.
LOCAL AND GENERAL
A Chinese boarding house keepers in Connaught Ronel, is thimenting the disappearance of bis partner with $1,79
The British American Tobacco Company's premises have been entered hy thieves and cigarettes valued at $34 stolen.
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The Hon. ME C. E. Anton has presented "Dremelog" and "Dunlop to the mounted section of the H. K Police Reserve
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THE LAW COURTS.
-A BRAID TRANSACTION.
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seen an agreement before signed by Eenly two people?--No.
Have you anything to eny about the date on that document-The dute Should be near the names. shakt follow the signature-There De there anything missing which.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1917.
ST. GEORGE'S DAY.
PROPOSED CELEBRATION IN
HONGKONG."
A legely attended aeting was
Mr. Erisa said that it seemned tø · him there was a feeling in the meet! ing and perhaps it would be well to secure en expression of opinión that the Sa. Coorge' Society aboukl be revived. He proposed that in the
on
You say the correct place for the Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., Hon. Mr for the cordial co-operation of the date is over the signatures. Could E. Shellin, Hov. H. Copley Moyle. Welsh community. the date be placed over the signs Messes, C. D. Wilkinson, A. H. tures in that document ?-No.
The Ho Haris. T. Edkins, W. L. Patton moved that all British subjecte be Mr. HOLYOAK "then Why-There is no tom, You said something about a step Evler, E., N. Doefu, J.
de F. B... Bowley, H. W.; What sort of stamp=The...__propez | legal stinup,
Scotti
asked to help: It would be better
Before His Honour Sir William Rees Davies, K.C., Chief Justice, this morning, S. C. Ismail & Co daimed from the Sui should be the words" In own band hell last evening at the City Hall, opinion of the meeting the St.
writing." Cheong Wing arm the sum of $10.70 Can you suggest any reason why for the purpose of considering the George's Society should be revived. being as to the sum of $100 partik Patton handwriting) is not host method of celebrating St.if such a society had previously thereal, being balance the to the plaintiff put on that doenment!--No, I can- feorge Day with a view to misit existed. If not thapa Society shouk! firm from the defendant firm for goods to say. In an important document funds for British War Charities. sold and delivered order contract, and like "this we should be most parti. Among those prosent were: His should consider the matter and tako be formed and that the Cominister as to 89.70 remaining part being interestcular about iteTis Pas ** should due from Oct. 1913 to Feb. 1917 at
Honour Sir William Boes Tavies.steps accordingly. be insisted. after each signature.
for plaintifs and Mr. Lo for defendants person win signs the agreement Hon. Mr. E. H. Sharp, K.C. E. another sect but he could, vouch
per cent. Mr, C. F. Mafon appeared the person who is writing or the Canperts. Hou, Mr. P. H. Holyoak.
Who signs the wonds "Tik Put "K. (Chief Justice) Air Justice The CHIEF JUSTICE said that sond the Committee belonged to that the plaintiffs wire carrying on
Opening the case, Mr. Mason said The person signing. business na commission agents and the lefondant firm carrie On.
business as traders The plainti solb" to defendants five cases of braid of assorted colours but defendants claimed that the pink colour was not
Hurston HW, Bil, A. H. Skel-, to adopt the word **British "and up to sample and refused to take Do you mean the one that is stuckton, E. Ralphs. . F. Pearce. Mo make any distinctions. delivery of the tour cases which com on or one that is impressed"—I don'ts. Northvite, J. A. Plummer, D. R Mr. Ensins seconded hot, ther tained the pink brak
know whether it should be an in Moss, H. A. Cartwright. F. P. J.
motion was curriel." afterwards agreed to take the goods stacip or an adhesive one hut Wedekouse. Major GH Wakeman. and a temporary rebate of $30 per cass
the document should. Be stamped.
Captain CARTER put forward t was to be allowed, but this was to be refunded if it was found that other firms did not claim a like allowance, and the full amount was to be paid. The defendants took delivery of the gooda paid for thens, less $30 per case on cases, the first case being pail for in full. "It was subsequently found that no other dealers naked for an allowance. and plaintiffs now claimed the refund of the allowance. The Manager of the be? "The master of a licenses hacko Plaintiff firm gave evidence as to the the hermen
afrangentents that were made regarding the allowance.. Mason, witness said that when he asked In answer to Mr. defendant firm for either payment in
toll that the cases had been sold.
The Hon. Trasirer of the Alice Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals beg to acknowledge with thanks a donation of 850 from the Standard Oil Co. to the funds of the Hospitals.
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The adjourned ease in which a cook samet Le Mon ekumed 6 from Mr. . . Keyser for wages due and which came before the Chief Justice on Wednesday last, has been settled out of Court
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boat has reported to the Police that on the 10th instant his boat was boarded by three men, armed with revolvers,
Defendants
Houses of the Chinees who drove him and his crew into the full or the return of the 4 eases he was
Parliament have now approved the Cabinet's proppen to diplomatic relationa with Germany, Table Cloths. Towels, Lace Curtains and it paly remains for the Govern Blue Surge, White Algara and Serxes ment to
scenre the President's Dress Material, Summer
Material anction, which will now follow as a Blankets, Counterpares, 200 pairs Lady's Boots and Shoes, Gent's and Early's matter of course," and make formal
Bucks. Collars, Shirts, wel
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HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, March" 13, 1917.
THE DIARY.
General Memoranda.
PEVERDAY, March 15- *Engislative Conneil. Merting.
FRIDAY, March 16
11 am-Auction of Rug
1573
Messrs.
that
hold and stole cargo valued at $182.10.
break no A report has been made to the polien by Mrs. Elake, of the Soldiers" Club, in Queen's Rou! East, to the effecti that her "boy" had opened her $250 inbank ixtes and absconded, wardrobe with a duplicate key, stole
After hearing further evilince his Lordship passtel judgment for plaintif.
SUSPICIOUS DOCUMENTS.
The plaintiff cluinis
speaks English and does bussiness Captain C Champlin, Lieut. C. W.ties Committee should be that of If I tell you that Lee Hyum.K.V.R., Captain W. Carter, gestion that the main object of
with #ile bank would that tell you. Beswick, and-marig others."
selecting the suggestions hest enlj that he should know the docuraent shonki ne stamped?--Anyone shak! | Hal. Mr. Holyoak, opening the "culated to raise the most money.
know.
On a deerment of that kind have to the signatures in the strne posi you ever seen the date in relation tion as on that on "--Nb,"
Will you point out the place on the document where the late should
disgraer
The meeting then terminated..
COMPANY REPORTS.
HONGKONG ICE CO., LTD.
The report of this Company states :- statement of the Company's Accounts The General Managers submit a
meeting, said it woukh, be a to Englishmen if St George's Day was not celebuted in a thing w Ther. The English community in Hongkong was sinull gne, has although they were outmanibered by the Seots, he imagined that St. Goggo's. Dag could be culbuted in
manner whereby war charities for the year 1916. would benefit. He then proposed from 1915, and after deducting $13,000..
Including $6,413.86 brought forward ·
pertz be elected to the chair. that His Horinar Mr. Justice Gounpaid as an interin dividend at the mate of $2.00 per share on lat August, 1916, the balance at eredis of profit and loss account is $89,425.47, which, it is proposed should be appropriated as
Witness indicates the position on In your opinion is that leeument" it is not a genuine document.
gentia one or not-In my opinion After further evidence the ease was adjourned.
each.
THE MAGISTRACY.
ASSAULT ON A GUARD:
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The Hon. Sr. Pullors seconded and the motion was carried.
M.
Justice Gompertz having follows:--- taken the chair. the Hon. Mr. Hory. Pay final dividend of $9.00 oak proposed that Captain Champkin Place to Provision for Con-
per share. he dected Hon. Treasurer.
tingruces Account,
The Hon. Mr. Horyas 'next pro
account,
*$38,500.00
15,000,00
15,925.47
$39.425.47
CONSULTING COMMITTER. The Rev. PERE ROBERT was invited te ill Dr. J. W. Noble's place on the
ROBERT offer themselves for re-election. Sir PAUL CHATER and Rev. PERE
AUDITORS.
should consist of more then, 30. Hongkong, 8th March, 1917 There were many nanies he would like to suggest.
The Hon. Ir. Hostoas then ained his first proposal as to the
mittee of 35 with power to add to
Coin-
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THE BANK OF CANTON, LIMITED-
Following is the report of the bannt. ‚'-- of directors for the year ending 31st December, 1916:
Mr. Justice Gompertz sitting this
Before Mr. Wood this morning-M-GT-Enkias seconded "coTo-carry forward to new afternoon-ir-Orginal Jurisdiction" continued the hearing of the action the Naval Yard, were charged with on the imption of Captain Carver,
two Chinese employed on launches at the mition was carried. Handkerchiefs Buckings, Singlets, notification of the decision to Germany. The second Conference in conner brought by the Official Reciver (Mr. assaulting an Indian guard stationed in Ar. J. H. Bentley was elected Hon.
That this decison should have been tion with the Church of England Men's Carpmach) against the Fo Yuen, Ma the Naval Yard. A number of muses of Honey, Toiles reached, in both Houses by such Society is to be held to-morrow (Wed-Chee Lung and Leo Hysam.
Secretary. Soap and Stit Comes.
substantial majorities, shows that nesday) evening in the City Hall at 5: Mr. F. C. Jenkin appeared for the Chinese, all employed on "Naval Yard According to the guard's story, five Terms --Cash.
the men who control the destinies P.M., when 'Life after Death will be plaintiffs and Mr. C G. Alabaster and launches, wore seated in a quarter of the Posel that a Committee of 25 or 30 | Consulting Committee. of China perceive clearly on which to read a paper on the subject. All instructed by Mr. Beavis.
considered. The Rev. H. Copley Moyle Mr. Econ Potter for the lefendanty, Yard to which they were prohibited he elected with power to add to their side their duty and the highest men are invited. There will be "s interests of China lie. There has lisenssion.
access, when ordered away by the guard auber, for the purpose of deciding, "(a) A declaration that 98 chests Yard. Later, however, three of the George's Day.
they repairul to other quarter of the the best means of celebrating St.
The Accounts have been audited by not been wanting setive opposition
Messia. A R. Lowe, F.C.A., and of opium delivered to the defendant firm to the breaking off of negotiations.
M, H. A. Stewart, who has are the property of the Yne Higand again seated themselves. When the he thought that the Countoisteef JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD., mer returned to the prohibited quarter
E. A. M. Williams, A.S.A.A, who offer The Hon. Mr. POLLOCK said that themselves for re-election. German interests are fairly powerful Branch of the Russo-Astatie Hank for
been Manager of the Yokohama. Company Ld. in China and we may well suppose several years, bos
(0) An order for the delivery of the guard came back, and orderer! them
General Managers. been appointed
away for the second time they assaulted every effort haa
been Manager of the Hankow Branch Mr. ceeds of the sale to the plaintiff and
said et esta or, for payment of the pro- him. made by the Germans in China to Jastrebazki, ong
of the director damages.
The defendants pleaded not guilty to secure in the Parliament the defeat in Shanghai, takes Mr. Stewart's
the charge and pending the arrest of the of the Ministry's proposals. Sus place at Yokohama for a time, with Mr.Ma Chce Lung and.Lee Hysan both remanded, bail being fixed at #25upher and proposed that a
(e) An qnler that the defendant Sheets YAT SEN, too, has been actively Lugebil as sub-manger.
other three men implicated, they were directors of the Yue Hing Company do exerting himself to prevent China
contribute auch sum of A meeting of the Legislative of the Company as will compensate the the assets departing from neutrality. As a Council is called for Thursday Company in respect of their fraud, patriot of China-and-grateful friend | Four new Bills will be introduced, negligence and breach of trust in the
Mr. WILKINSON seconded and the of England to whom he owes his and eight Bills come up for second wrongful transfer of the Company's
motion was carried. Police Reserve Orchestra at Gover.fe," Dr Sux YAT SEN conceived reading
The Committee elected were:net profit an follows:-
It is now proposed to deal with the The new Fills deal (1) property as alleged respecting the said shop keepers, charged with having in Sir William Rees, Davies, Hon. Mr. | To it to be his duty to send a lengthy with the amendment of the Rating 100 chests of opium
their possession inaccurate weights and H. E. Pollock, Hon. Mr. P. H. To transfer to Investment transfer to. Reserve cable to the British Prime Minister Ordinance, 1801; (2) the protection Mr. Chang Kang Yn, Compradore of measures, appeared before Mr. Melbourne Holyoak, Hon. Mr. E. H. Sharp,
Fund..... 11am-Green Island Cement Co's pointing out
Meeting.
"the injurious of certain Public Servants from legal Messrs Douglas Lapriak & Co., and also
this morning
Reserve Fund China and to proceedings in respect of certain a member of the Chinese Chamber of
Messra. $. E. Dodwell, T. E. To write of Furniture, Fix- After hearing their respective cases, Purce, CM. Ede, H. P. White 2.15 p.m.-Auction of Household England caused by this agitation of liabilities; (8) further amendment of Commerce, was called as a witness.
His Worship imposed fires ranging C. D. Wilkinson, L. N. Leefe, a
tures & Vault Farniture at "Braeside," 20 Mine some of your officials here to bring Ordinance, 1911; (4) amendment of seen any documenta fac similes of those
To write off Stationary the Alien Enemies (winding up) Mr. Jenkin naked: Have you ever from three to ten dollars.
Account China into the European conflict" the Protection of Women and Girls two! (shown).
are the
"injurious Ordinance, 1807.
Witness: Yes, I have scon them consequences" which Dr. Sux YAT Noon-Hurgkung Fire Insurance Cos.SES, imagines will result from this decision! The engineer of the Great Revolution now affects to regard China as being "unable to look after herself," and to think "general anarchy" will Noon-China Sagar Refining Co's. arise from the decision Discord on
Meeting,
Sweater Coats,
ete.
at
Hughes and Hough's.
SATURDAY, March 17:-
St. Patrick's Day.
Dance at "Kingsclere.".
MONDAY, March 19
ment House. TODAY, March 27-
TUESDAY 97 & WEDNEday March 28 :— |
donnell Rnd. ¿
WEDNESDAY, March 28-
11.30a.m.-Hongkong Ive Co's. Meet-
ing.
Morting.
THURSDAY, March 99 —
Hongkong Stock Exchange Settlement
Day.
TABLY, March 30
"OVERLAND CHINA MAİL”
consequences to
What
the subject in his opinion would evoke "the two strong but perilous elements in China, anti-foreign fanatics and Mohammedans."The worst reault of anarchism in China" he fears would be dissension among the Entente THE WEEKLY EDITION OF THE Group. The obvious reply to Dr.
"CHINA "MAIL".
CONTAINS ALL THE NEWS
OF THE WEEK,
SUN TAT SEN où that point is that the Entente Group ́are as competent as be is himself to estimate the possible effect of the contemplated action upon the Entente, and it might even be claimed for them that they
PRICE 25 cts. (Cash) per Copy. are also equally as able to estimate
its probable effect upon the Chinese people. If any proof were needed
VISITING CARDS that SUR YAr Sex's judgment is
PRINTED AT "China Mail" Office.
Uniona
without signatures.
INACCURATE WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
A number of Chinese merchants and
FIFTEEN GAMBLERS.
their number be elected.
The net profits for that period, after paying all charges, leave $203,178.89 which, added to balance brought forward- from 1915 $11,140.91 amounts to. $214,31980 for appropriation.
Accorint....
H. Harris, W. L. Pattenden, E. J.To write off Organization Grist, F. C. Jenkic, M. S. Northcote, To write off Underwriting Fifteen Chinese lined up before Mr. Bird, A. II. Skelton, R. V. D. Parr.
H. W. Looker, N. J. Stubb, H. W. Commision Account.. Melbourne this morning in answer to a
Road Central
If you will look you will see a reference to the Yue Hing Co. in that document. In the fac similes you saw was there
Evidence was taken and His Worship any reference to the Yue Hing Co.fined each defendant ton dollars.
CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
$ 880 ... 890
3.30 p.
buyers sellers
Yes.
28 buyers
128 boyera 121 buyers
126 buyers
17
Douglases
Def, ndoa....
China Sugara..... Docks..........ab...
21
West Points EWOR.....
China Lighte Dairy Farms........... Cementa........
198 sales. 69 sales 140 buyers 4.70 sales
24 "lea 11.35 buyers 11.10 sales Hongkong Ropes.... 29xd Hongkong Trame
7.20 sales Kung Yika... Th. 12 bayora
12 lea Shanghai Cottons ... 110) buyers
HONGHONG VOLUNTEER
RESERVES.
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Where did you see those documenta! In the Chamber of Commerce.
Who produced them-Mr. Lau Chu Pak, the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce.
When did you first see those two documents (the documents shown
in lat exhibit)About two months
How long have you known them
4u?.
ago at the Crown Solicitor's offices. Do you know Leo Hyaan-Yes. Have you ever spoken to bim 1-Yes. Do you know Ma Chee Lung and Lee Hysan Yes,
About 3 or 4 years.
Do you know anything about the Yue Hing Co-No..
Did you know that Po Yuen and Lee Hyman were engaged in litigation in connection with this Company-No.
Did you know that the documents were forgeries No.
Did you form an opinion as to those
not widely trusted by the people major Wakeman, Commanding H.K.V.R. documents when you examined them of China it is to be found in
Yes.
.$30,000.00
20,000.00
609.47
7,038.92
7,000.00
20,750.00
After making these transfers, there remains for appropriation $108,921.41 out of "which the Directors recommed the payment of a dividead at the rate of 5% pa on the capital. This will absorb 581,850.20, leaving a balance of and Loss Account. $27,071.12 to be carried to new Profit
charge of gambling at No. 230 Queen's W. E. Clarke, C. W. Beswick, J. Robertson, J. A. Plummer, F. Graham, R., Hancock, G. C. Moxon, G. Hastings, T. C. Downing, C. H. P. Hay, G. S. Archbutt, H. A. Cartwright, E. P. Winslow, P. Tester, and Mr. Justice Gompertz pleasure that the present Balance Sheet shows progressive advancement in ex officio.
business and a more substantial increase The Hon. Mr. HOLYDAR said that in profit when
compared with suggestions had been put forward as colossal war raging in Europe and the that of last year, in spite of the
ENTERTAINMENT FUND FOR.
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS.
We are naked to publish the following paragraph:-
Shareholdiers will see with great
The New Bandmana Opera Company, to the best means of celebrating the frequent internal disturbances in China, by the kindness of the members of the day with a combined object of which Company, have undertaken to give a raising funds for War Charities. hampered commerce heavily.
have trained finance and Special Matinee on Saturday, afternoon Amongst them were a Shakespearian Shanghai last May. The expenses A new branch was established in next is the Theatre Royal, the entire performance in the evening, a Café incurred in organizing this branch were proceeds of which will be given, to a Chantant in the afternoon and street rather heavy; so it could hardly be Fund to provide entertainment for Men
business is advancing expected to make a good profit, but the
in His Majesty's Services in the Colony collections in the morning, the latter
a
Our Canton Branch was able to make
At Calcitts and at all places recently to be undertaken by the ladies?^ A visited the Company have given special suggestion bad also been put forward profit cotwithstanding, they had to performances, for the benefit of various that the Chinese be asked to co of the recent troubles in Canton
close their offco many times on account War Funds, at no small cost to them operate with a Dragon procession
Taking this into consideration I feel selves in expense and effort, and have He proposed that these suggestions will be received with graat satisfactica
confident the present Balance Sheet- generously given all assistance in their be handed to the Committee for the special matinée on Saturday next power. It is hoped that the object of for consideration and selection.
In accordance with the Articles of Association, Mesere. Li Tak Tong, Mr. HARLIB seconded and the Woo retire from the Board, but, being Choy Hing, Lau Ting Sam and Lam the voting in the two House of
Did you still hold that opinica —
will commend itself to large numbers motion was carried. Parliament on the subject
His Expelluncy the Governor has been What is your opinion with regard to support. The funds will be devoted in to remind the meeting that there was Tung Kai were our auditors for the past
Yes. of the
We find and meet with very hearty and general
eligible for re-election offer themselves Mr. Bmp said that he would like accordingly.SUND rupture, after they had discussed in, to Be Adjutant of the Hongkong for a proper agreement both signatures ment purposes on behalf of H. M. Services edib of the St. George Society, themselves for re-election. A FAMILY NECESSITY.
pleased to appoint Captain Cyril Champ-thoes documents My opinion is that the coming months to general entertain sum of $2,000 standing to the year, they now
Messre. Wong Kwok Saen and Ng TIVERY family, should be provided
his cable at a secret joint session. Volunteer Reserve, with effect from the should be at the bottom side by side" with Chamberlain's Pain Balm at A step taken by China with 16th March, 2017,
retire but offer and underneath the date in the Colony, and will be used for con-
C date. Where should the signatures bet Arrangements for the various forms of Mr. NORTHCOTE said that there year; they tow retire but offer them- In exhibit 29 the signatures appear certa, pienica, teas, &c., for men in over from the ceipts of oiler Meaira. Percy Smith, Seth and Fleming. The accounts have been sudited by one over the other and alongside the barracks, outlying forts and on ships. George's Days.
who were also our auditors for the past
working committee which will include Society in gkong but St.
all times. Sprains may be cured in much the sanction of an overwhelming less time when promptly trented. Lame
KITOSTNEST.
Friday, 16th instant
is especially
back, lame shoulder, pains in the side majority of her representatives All members of A and and cheat sad rheumatic pains are some Parliament should at least give will parade on the read outside the. You will observe thereontertainment will be in the hands of a never had been a St. George
vainable
At the bottom. Co
of the dirtases for whitent and become assurance that no very serious-con-Courts at 5 pm Apricon and Taikoo oquinted with its qualities and you sequences to China are to be feared. Sections will fall in 26 the arme time and greement between Ma Shee the Reva 0. L. Cooper Hunt and George's dances used to be hekl
will never wish to be without in For
al by all Chemists and Storekeepers. Obviously nothing but benefit can place. Drs Drill order
and Le, Hysarp in conection with matter of 100 ohess. Have you ever Robinson
solves for re-election.
LOOK POONG SHAN Chairman. Hongkong 22nd Feb. 1917.