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THE FAR EAST
FOR 25 YEARS.
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are gathered together which has not THE SITUATION IN KHANGTUNG.
contributed handsomely to the effort this year more handsomely indeed than ever before.
A Philatelic Mattar.
11.8
A. S. WATSON & Co., Ltd., Postal Officials the reason of the
WINE AND SPIRIT, MERCHANTS,
Today's Advertisements
TO LEASE QUITABLE Firms may obtain OFFICE ROOMS in Missions Building, The Bund, Canton
Apply :---
JACOB SPEICHER,
Secretary-Treasurer,
Missions Railding.
The Fund,
Canton..
Flonzkena, Nov. 16, 1917..
2337
TOYO KISES KAISHA,
FROM. SAN FRANCISCO Via HONOLULU, JAPAN PORTS AND
MANILA.
HE Steamship
THE
SHINYO MARU."
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The above-named Steier having arrived Pasignees of Cargo are hereby notified end in their Bills of Lading for counter. signstars, and to take immediate delivery
Chege from alongside.
of
HONGKONG.
GREECE AND THE FAR EAST,
TREATIES WITH JAPAN AND CHINA.
"We take the following from the Manchurian Daily Neur (a Japonesa
paper published in English at Daire):
Mr. P. Leckos, who has spent the set
this
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 1917.
HONGKONG DEFENCE
CORPS.
Administrative Orders by Major H. X. Morgan, Administrative Commandant.
STILYOTA,
Pte. S. bell was enrolled on 211.17 and posted to Stretcher Bearer Section.
29 DELVES:
Association ranted three months' sick leave from Permanent 11
Pte. S. H. Dodwell,” “B” Cog.. in
granted one inanth's leave from 21.11.17
Pte. 3. J. Stabb, *** Cop..
Jack, Labrum Logan, M Staples-i and Todd. F. C.
*ke
TUESDAY, 20th instant
4.15 p.m. Drills Headquarters
MONDAY, 19th instant ;--
5.15 pm. All unita, except “D” Com pany, on Murray Parade Ground, under" Serpts: Oxberry and Edmonds and Corp). Grimes. Dress, Drill order. Taikug Duck
COMPANY, 3.15 pm. Quarry Bay residents, at
FRIDAY, 23rd instant
5.15 pm. New members (joined sincer 1.9.17), at Headquarters, under 0. 8. M Cooke and such caber instructors de may be available.
5.15 pm. Quarry Bay residents a Taikoo
DRINI
On duty from 16th to 18th instant, is elusive Company.
Orderly Officer to 17th instant, Dust Lieut. F.H. Thomas.
Orderly Officer to 18th instant and
J. E. W. Beard.
PARADES..
SATURDAY, 17th instant
The Inteligence Bureau at Canton communicates the following:-Since our statement of November Oth giv. ing assurance, that everything is being done by responsible: parties to, We notice that several letters have prevent unscrupulous persons from been appearing in. Colombo nowa-creating conditions that would disfaw days in Dairea and Port Arthur,
Flo, A. G. Passage was onrolled on paper following upon an inquiry credit those who are in authority, we came out to the Far East from Athens 17 and posted to "I" Company.
Pte. F. H. Chappell was enrolled on to OF
have been again advised that "all a few months ago as the special envoy why Hongkong stamps issued in the Treaty ports are questions of local and Southera im. of the Greek Government on a special 13.11.17 and posted to "A" Coy: No, I
mission. After about a month's negotia Plitoon. overprinted "China" One letter portance are still under consideration tion at Tokyo he successfully concluded Reference Corps, Order No. 1 dated gives an explanation which strikes and a solution satisfactory to inanya new Treaty of Commerce and Naviga.11.17, the mme of Private J. A. Howe
will soon be made. Most of the tion between Japan and Greece, which was inserted in error. us as entirely new. The writer, reports of uneasiness in. Kongmoon was also successful in promoting the Os are permitted to resign, on leaving will be signed in a month's time. He Sappers G. F. Alves and E.-C. Ander- who says he happened to be in and other places have been greatly establishment of a Japano-Hallenic the Colony, dated 10.11.17 Shanghai when the British Post exaggerated and some are wholly Association on the linee of the Russo Office inaugurated the first une unfounded as special investigation members in Japan and Greek members granted two months sick leave, from Lieut. R. Sutherland.
Japaness Association, with Japanese
C.QMS. ́D. Tollan, Is Cay.. Is of the surcharged Hongkong stampe, bave shown. The Canton authorities in Greece. Marquia Okums will be the 17.11.17. says: "I asked one of the British are making rapid progress in con: Japanean President and Premier Tro. C. H. P. Hay, "D" Coy, is Orders for Cadet Company by mit Liest.
trolling the situation as Swatow Venizelos the Greek President. In
with corinection now departure, and he distinctly told Heungshan City is now peaceful.
there will be B me that it was chiefly due to the Military Governor Tang Chiyao of Japanese exhibition at Athens, which question of exchangma To prove Fannar han requested Generalissimo will do much to foster the growth of trade not only between Japan and that this statement is correct, the Sun Yat-sen of the Military Government Greece, but also between Japan and the value of a sovereign at the time I to join him and General Lu Ying-ting in whole of the Balkan countries, because was in Shanghai was about $8.00, formally protesting against the Japanese Gresos is the centre of the Balkans and Ammunition Bean to China De Sun Firseus the chief part. Hitherto a and in Hongkong 39.50. So you has decided to join in the protest.
considerable share of Japan's exporta. No. 426 Privato 3. A. Howe, will see the great difference between
has found its way to the Balkans, but Coy, No. 4 Platoon, is transferred to We have been advised that the always through German or French firma Coy., temporarily, dated 0.11.170 A Shanghai Mexican dollar authorities of Kwangtang and Kwangri owing to there being so far no direct and - Hongkong dollar,
Heference Corps Order No. 2 dated and will stand by Inspector-General La shipping facilities between Japanese and 0.11.17, the transfers of the following an individual buying a large supply Ying-ting who will continue to assist Balkan parts. The drawback to dirt from "B" Company to "A" Company trade, however, will be remedied at the are cancelledCorpl. . T. Jackman, of stamps at Hongkong could the independent army of Hunan to close of the War for His Excellency HARDING WANSTALL-On November use anma profitably at Shanghai oppose the illegal Tuan Chi-jai cabinet. (Mr. Leckos) has arranged with the Privates F. Allen, A. H. Hollingsworth
10, st Shanghai, JAMES WILLIS This consideration, may have been Former Military Governor Gang Chi-Japanese Government for the establish and D. Jafe. HARDING, to KATHLEEN MARJORIE,
ment of a direct shipping sorvica by the youngest daughter of the late Capt. taken into account when the stamp bag who has been appointed by the leading Japanese shipping firms from BWANSTALL and Mrs. WANSTALLsued at the British Post Offices Peking Government to succeed General Japanese ports to Piraeus. His Excel Lu as Inspector-General of Kwangtung-lency's visit to Port Arthur was to intor were surcharged "China," for the Kwangai, is declining the appointment est Civil Governor Miyao in the Japand first time, only a couple of years ago
Japanese exposition at Athens. Under Hellonic Association and the forthcoming but the explanation of this overprint-
the direction of Mr. Leckos, moreover, ing is that the Imperial Govern
an illustrated book will be compiled and ment at that time relieved. Hongkong
published in Athens for wide eirculation Among the Balkan peoples, describing the of-responsibility for the British postal
productions, manufactures, industries agencies in Chius, which for some
arts, "etc., which Japan can send to the Balkans, and stating the needs of Japan years previously had been carried on.
which can be applied by the Balkans
THUMPHONY No. 816.
41
BIRTH.
Tuoиrson-On November 9, at Shang- hai, the wife of H. A. THOMSON, of a 50m
* MAXX|162.
Shanghai.
The China Mail
HONGLONG, FRIDAy, Nov. 16th, 1977.
CURRENT TOPICS.
Shipballding In Hongong,
Cargo remainin, undelivered on SATUR. THE launching of two more ships DAY, 17th November a 5 m, will be Intre a Cornisher's rsk and expense, from the flungkong and Kowloon And delivery must then be taken from the Docks yesterday makes an addition Company's Godawa,
to the mercantile marine of the world which is very welcome in these. times of stress. It was stated in four report of the launching of these two vessels that by the end of the
Storage charges will be sessed on all Cargo remaining undelivered on WEDNES DIY.
.21st November at 5 PL No Fire Insurance whatever will be fted.
No claims will be recognised after the „Unda baro left the Steamer or Godown, All chafed and damaged Cargo will be Inded into the Company's Godown, where bey will be examined on 23re November,
• 10 A.M.
No Ulaims will be recsenised if filed after the 30th November, 1917,
T. DAIGO,
Agent,
Rongkong, Jav. 18 1917,
THE CALENDAR
KEHO. FOR TO-DAY.
Kayal.
the Dock Company will have tarted out over 20,000 tons of new shipping in 1917. Tula, added to what the Taikoo Docks, are turning out, will make a very gratifying total 2304 indeed. Seven ocean-going reacls bave been already launched from Hongkong yards this year, giving an [=ggregate of about 94,000 tons. Shipbuilding yaran throughout the
J..
Canton is as peaceful as usual. The forces now coping with the Swatow rebelion are making prograss and have occupied advantageous positions.
HEATHER DAT.
at a loss. When the supplies of All fear of a Heather famine on jamd it should be of great juterast to the
Hongkong stamps at these British postal agencies in Chinalare exhausted possibly the Imperial authorities will emphasise the separation by a dis- tinctive atemp.
NEWS OF THE DAY.
.LOCAL AND GENERAL:
Mr. E. Lenox Simpson (Putasm Weale") returned to China last week from America with his bride, formerly Miss McCallum. He was married in America.
Mr. P. Belly, of the Chinese Past
#.15 pm The Court Cardsat Theatre world are now beginning to make Office and formerly a very popular impression on the shipping post-member of the Shanghai Municipal tion and it is gratifying to see at Police, has been appointed Inspector of the same time the growing suscess Police at Kulangeu. which is being achieved in coping
MEMOS FOR TOMORROW. -10 a.m-Auction of Household Furni-
tare, Electric Fittings etc, at Messra. Hughes and Hough's. “ 11 m. Auction of one special Kodak
21 Messrs. Hughes and Bough's 11.00 am-Anction of Drawing and Dining Room Goods and Bed Room Linens at Hesar. Engbee and Hough's.
A 21pm-Cricket Match on H.K.C.O. ground :-Çluh v. Craigengower.
with the submarine menace. The British return for that wock shows that only ahip over 1,000 ton fell A victim to the enemy's
one
A Chinese bricklayer won. sent to the Government Civil Hospital yesterday, suffering from injuries to the foot caused through being knock ed down by a motor car. The man's condition is not serious.
the
that Japan's colonies and dependencies will find a place in this book.
| Japanese in South Manchuria to know
Heather Day has happily been dispelled, and the Committee charged with the organisation of Feather Day co
We understand thar after completing 30th inst, are deeply grateful to those the treaty with Japun, Mr. Leskos ladies and gentlemen who were fore-proceeded to Peling and concluded & sighted enough to arrange for small somewhat similar treaty with China, and is now en route to America, Tris consignments of the "bonnis purple Chosen and Japan, on the same mission bloom" gathered "mong Scotia's hills as brought him to the Far East, supreme", with the result that, while prolific use cannot be made of it, there is enough heather in the hards of the Committee to fully carry out the decors- tion of badges. The heather specially ordered Bas not arrived, due, no doubt, to the present extraordinary dislocation of shipping.
With regard to the Official Badges to be sold on Heather Day we are informed that these are to be mounted on blue ribbon and Mesars Tak Cheong & Co., have undertaken to so decorate 3,000 ribbon will be made up by Messrs Wm. of them. Special badges on tartan Powell Ltd., on request at private expense.
AMERICA `AND JAPAN.
granted che month's leave from 22.11.17 Spel T. Gibbison, Eng Coy, is granted three months leave from 14.11.17.
ATIANSTERS.
in
1.30 p.m.-Issue of new Cape and Boite Hoadquarters. Note the aiteration in the time. The Company will parade full uniform with water bottles and haversacks. Buglars will carry their buglas. Section Commanders will also collect all signalling fags (8-pairs were issued to sach Section) and return the same to Stura.
SUNDAY, 18th instant: Headquarters
10.30am. Church Faride. Fall in a MONDAY, 18th instanti
5.15 p. No. 1 and 2 Sections at Headquarters
5.30 Bulgere at Headquarters.
No. 809 Pt. J. M. McLeod is trans WEDNESDAY, 31st instant ;-- terred from & Company, to "A.*** Company, No. 4 Platoon, dated 16.11.17.
5.15 pm. No. 3 and 4 sections at Yax
APPOINTMENT
muti Football Grotizd.
5.30 pm. Buglers at Yaumati Footbal Ground.
NOTICES
Corporals W. H. Edmonds and F6.30 pm, Gymnasium at St. Andrew's to be Sergeant Instructors. Mode," A Company, No. 4 Platoon, Church Hall
Corporal W. H. Edmonds is appointed Lance-Sergeant, dated 15.11.17.
Corporal F. Meade is appointed Lanso- Sergeant, dated 16.11.17, and is attached to Company.
DILEYS.
Guards will parade, wearing greatcosta til further orders,
0
,PALLATMENT OF NIPLE RANGE. "King's Park Range is allotted to the
SATURDAY, 20th instant —
3 p.m. Football as follows;- No:2 and 4 Sections at Victoria School Ground.
No. 1 and 1 Sections-at- Football Ground.
Tankcar Police on week day's for mix U.S. THANKSGIVING DAY.
weeks from 8.12.17, from 9 a.m. to 1 m. on Saturdays and fem 9 am to p.m. on other days.
ANNUAL MUNKETEI COURSE.
17
The following is.the result of Classifice,
tion Practices of a Latch of Details of the Corps at the Peak Rango
Number Exercised
Marksmen sen
1st Class Shots......
FRIENDLY MESSAGES" BETWEEN The Averages ware
PRESIDENT AND EMPEROR.
President Wilson cabled to the Em.
peror on the occasion of his birthday : »
throughout Japan are celebrating today "This happy occasion which the people
affords me especial pleasure in tendering to Your Majesty in the name of the
• peo.. plo of
of the United States and my own, sincers congmtalatiaris.
We have
been pleased to welcome to
our country your representatives on a
AL
NO
A8
24
PROCLAMATION BY" THE PRESIDENT.
The Consul General of the United States bas kindly communicated to as the following tart of a Proclamation by President Wilson
It has long been the honored custom of our people to turn in the fruitful Agtama af the year, in praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God for his many blessings and mercies to us as i nation. That custom we can follow now, even in the midst of the tragedy of a world shaken by war and im measurable díanster, in the midst
2nd Class Shots
3rd Claas Shots
Practice IS
11.6
15
14.2-.
9.9.
·16
18.9
17
9.7
8.0
19
2:5
Company Averago
69.8.
evon
of sorrow and great peril, because amidst the darkness that has gathered about as we can coo
special mission, whose lofty attainments Orders for Artillery Company by Captain the great blessings God has bestowed
YOUT
us. Blessings that are better than mere peace of mind and prosperity of enterprise. We have been given the opportunity to serve mankind as we DR.Fonce served ourselves in the great day
J. H. W. Armstrong, Y.D."
PARADES.) At Belchera battery. MONDAY, 19th instant — class only.
7.30 am. Right Half Company,
1.30 p.m. Left
*
of our declaration of independence by taking up arms against a tyranny that threatened to "master and debase- men everywhere and joining with other free peoples in demanding for all the nations of the world what we then demanded and obtained for ourselves
show the splendid progress of your Empire, which must lead on to a grest and glorious future. Their visit will Among items for the Fair not already bear fruit in the over-increasing friendly. mentioned we hear that a "200" is being relationship between our two countries organised, slso a "Tide Arts" exhibi-I hasten to acknowledge the cordial
The Emperor of Japan replied; tion, and that donkey rides for children thanks and kind congratulations which are to be provided.
I have received from you on my birth; class only. day. It affords me much pleasure to The home of Miss Auton, who is in know that my representatives, on their TUESDAY, 20th instant- charge of the sale of fancy goods made special mission. have, deserved 7.3 Right Hall Company, Fall submarines. In April last the returns
approbation. Their wagcificent recepParade. by the ladies, is a scene of great activity. tion throughout the United States bas
4.30 p.m. Left were showing 38 and 40 big ships
The appeal to the ladies published in profoundly touched all hearts in Japan parade. unk in a week. During the last few Mr. Edgar Warwick informs un
and the
this demonstration of mutual months they have hardly once that at to-morrow night's performance seems to have had the desired result, goodwills indeed glad to welcome your 33 pm: Left Hat Company (Gun daty, not only to defend our own rights
our advertising columes the other day far the happiest results may be looked THURSDAY 2d instant
7:30 am. Right, Half, Company (Gue members other than specialista). exceeded 30 a week. For the month of the Court Cards the programme will and many articles of every conceivable Ambassador, who is so well fitted to members other that specialists) of October the average was below be a potpourri of popular items. The hind suitable for the purpose of the continue the good relations which the FRIDAY, 23rd instant :— Corinthian Yacht Club's Opening 15 a week, while the two works show will be the last of the season as fancy goods and Scottish Delicacies events of the year have made more
7.30.M. Right Half Company Layers' perfect and intimate than ever.”/ & Setters class only, the Company leave for Shanghai on Stall are arriving daily. No limit bis of November for which we have
5.30 p.m. Left Half Company Layers Sunday,
been or is intended to be placed upo
& Setters only returne show only 4 big ships lost
the work of the ladies, for every article received can be turned in one way or another into coin of the realm to help forward the good cause.
General Memoranda.
Ampay, Nov. 18:—
Cruise. "
MOSDAY, Nov.10
Pope Benedict XV's birthday (1854. WEDNESDAY, Nov. 31:-
11a.m.--Auction of Electrical Goods *t Mr. Geo. P. Lammert's Sales Rooms
THURSDAY, Nov. 2-
t'eremony of laying a Memorial Stone
in the first week and one in the second. This remarkable "reduction.
The remains of Messrs. Black
The Royal Hongkong Golf Club has sent to Mr. John Macdonald: Hon. of being 60 per cent of the receipts Treasurer Heather Day," a cheque for
CRICKET.
The following have been selected to represent the University in a Ligue Hatch against the Royal Encin.cers on Saturday, the 17th November, at 3 pm. on Craigengewer Cricket Club Grund: Wrabt, W. Cistina, G. Hulle Cheak R. A. Pensonby Fane, EA. Berlmond, 3. A. H. Rumjahn (Capt.), G. E. Marley
of losses combined with the returns head's Soap Works, comprising two of the increasing output of new corrugated galvanized iron sherls, with shipping is a very convincing answer steel frames, de Station te berdayur by H.E. the Governor at Tytam Tuk. to Germany's boasts about bringing Mr. M. & Northente for the Land
chased at public auction yesterday, Britain to her knees by the destruc
Reclamation Co, Bidding started at Queen of Norway's Birthday-1860÷tion of the shipping which is the 85,000 and the property was knoched from the competitions held during this Toon Lok, DK. Samy, J.C. Thiry, V down of $12,800. Mr. H. A, Lammert mouth, to be credited to the Heatherfien, and G. SK. Kwok (hou, scorer).
Day Fund. was the auctioneer.
MONDAY, Not: 28
King George's Sister, Prince life-blood ofthe nation. Xsud Charlotte.
WEIRDAY, Nov/28
suck Exchange Betticment Dog!
THURSDAY, Nov. 20:-
Thanksgiving Day in U.S.A. 241 m-Füll Mon.
Fany, Nov. 20 ye HEATHER DAT.
HALF-TONE AND
LINE BLOCKS
FOR ADVERTISEMENTS,
PRODUCED
'Our Day in the Für Eist,
The results of the "Our Day"effort in the places of the Far East where Driftirlf commanitica are settled mast be in the aggregate very much greater his year than they were last year, Hongkong's £16,000, for jostaner,
nore than trebled the contribution
the Funds made last year: Shung
Orders 10r Engineer Company by Captain W Bussell,"
16th to 3rd instant :
EL Manning nightly at Belchers and
Parades as per Rosters n Headquarters: Bajone drivers in s. 1 p.m. Electricians at 6.30 p.m.)
OFFICERE SEXT PON DUTE.
Belchers, 2nd Lieat Brown. Iseeman, 2nd Lieut Templetoa. Stonecutters. Iázat Stevenson.
1. PARADES FOR INSTRUCTION.
Classes for higher ratings at Belchern pm on Tuesday and Thursday under Staff Nargis, vendene, and Pur- suns, RF Corporal Day, and Sud
for-1/rating Detail of duties at Corporal Norris, H. K., C. Attend unce at these lectures is compulsory
Lyeeman, from 17th by 30th instant, is posted at Headquarters
The Hon. Treasurer of the Alicet The Missies Alleen atid. Töris
The death has taken place at Memorial and Affiliated Hospitalt bega their novel entertainment at the Mr. W. G. Macvicar, ldte Agent in ing donations to the Funds of the Woods, the Singing-Dancera, gave. Aboyze, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, of to acknowledge with thanks the follow
Canton Club Inst, night to large Colombo of the Chartered Bank of Hospitals audience who wire most enthusiastic India, Australia and Chinn. Mr. over the unique and clever work of Macvitar went Home in the middle of these artister, who are to give a repeat performance next Tuesday.
“A coneipondent in
Commission Agerts Guild....$200.
July, 1916, suffering from cancer of the A joint celebration of the success throat, and it was then feared that the of Japan in securing recognition by the dangerous nature of the illness would United States of her special interests in Shanghai o permit of his turning to the Colony: China will be held towards the end of the
Ordem, for Infantry Battalion by Major H. A MOTERN,
"B" Company
4.20 p.m. No. 6 Platon. Kos.
"In this day of the revelation of our
as a nation, but to defend also the rights of free men throughout the world, there has been vouchsafed us in fall and inspiring measure the resolution and spirit of united sction. We have been brought to one mind and purpose. A new vigor of common council and common action has been revealed in us. "We should especially thank God, that in such circumstances, in the micet of the greatest enterprise the spirits of men have entered upon, we have, if we bat observe a reasonable and practicable. economy, abundance with which to supply the needs of those associated with us, as well as our own.
A new light shines about us The
shall never again be divided or wonder Brest duties of a new day swakeu's new and greater, national spirit in us. We
what stuff we are minde of, and while we render thanks for these things, let
pmy Almighty God, that in all hum bleness of spirit, we may look al ways to fin for guidance that we may be kept constant in the spirit and purpose of service; that by His grace, our minds
Tand 12 Lenas Drill order with pouches TUESDAY, Shinstantes quite comradeablp of a common instice may 4.30 p.m. No. 5 Platoon, at Kings be rouchaafed all the nations of the Park Range Annuni Maskety Cour earth Furt Practices 8 and 9: Drens. Drill
WHEREFORE L Woodw orde
the President elthe
hereby deg Suth day
BILLUSTRATIONS, ETC Compares very unfavourably with on the subject of Exchange fluctua Chartered Bank in February, 1893, the Nippon-American Club in Tokyo Sections, ut Kings Park Hange Ananthewed and that in His good time, haf's contribution was £7,919, which paper, commenting on some letters. Mr. Murvicer joined the service of the month, in Tokyo, under the auspices of MONDAY, 19th instant and sy be directed and our hands strangh the results in much smaller Easterntions; rolutes that the late Sir Thomas and coming out to the Fast in 1896 The affair will also take the form of a Musketry Course, Part 2 Practixa sherty and security and penco and the CAREFULLY AND ACCURATELY Cities. Shanghai has done Jackson
was once asked by an inwent to Yokohama, from there to reception to both Mr. Morris, the new timate mutual friend Well what Foochow and then to Bengkong, which American Minister, and Vaconat ishi. little better that Samarang, which bas
do you think is going to happen to fatter place be left in 1804 and went on sent home £7,000. Singapore total
His next appointmant was" to ilver will it rise or fall in the near.
1905 Colombo, where he went down to the G inst., had reached
future? The roply wan Aryone
Accoustant and Penang well a over $226,
He went ORE that thinks or préten over $120,000, to which there are two po yet to be added very substantiat anything about, the same from WAFLOGG
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