FL
÷MONDAY, JANUARY: 77, -- 1919.
-COMMERCIAL
CHINA WOOD OIL/
According to best posted anthorities har, eny Rolph, Mals & Co. in their San Francisco Bulletin, 90 per cent. of the recent arrivals in this country of China wood ell an “dogod," and relief from this deplorable situation does not seem to be hopelul on the safeguard of"pte val tag tests. The effect has been 'de neralizing upon regular market operu tiota. Several big people here state that they have received advices from Hackow during Ji, dolg, Augast, and og to #heraber 7, which confirm the previon atatiments of increasingly large quant
of adulterated wood oil.
THE CHINA MAIL.
question "of; Anding nirkete for South Pucido produota is of loss, moment than the question of increasing their prodno
INTIMATIONS
OLIMITED.
TIME TABLAS
WEEK DATS
7:00 am to 8.00 sümi.Every 15 min 8:00 am to 9.30 a.msEvery 10 mbus
· 150 m, m2 to 10.00 a.m..drbry 15 mir 10:30a.m. bọ 11,00 am.....Every 15 minutes, 11:30am to 18.30 pmrary Somiantow 12.45pm to 15 p.m. Every 10 min
Esp.m. to 1.15 p.rary 10 minutes
,119,000 Items that Germany and France werd, in 1915, more fully allva to the importance of the islandi than we ware, with the result that we did action. The rushing of covanuts for oil BAKEAWAYS COMPANY, supply antire parensens to the ex- and the manufactures from the coconut at wu might have done. Is the same by-products have recently increased on
we failed to organize the export siderably in Great Britain. The tech- trade, The report of the Inter State nalogy of manufacture in relailem to † Commision does not deal arrely with islands products in receiving attention. In this unsatisfactory condition of things. many quarters and in institutions whose It makes some useful suggestions for province it is to deal with this math. betterment." It is quite recognized that The development of plantations on the country supplying the best shipping weientific agioultural lifes is already services will dominate the trade. This, receiving the attention of private and of course, the question of ship-Governmental agents, while the interesta ping subsidies, and the arrangement of of plaztars are too great to neglect the services which will enable ships on the vafiable service of the entomologists, main crate routes to make the larger ports of the islands places of call. Be for the war, 80×70 per cent, of thei copy of the islands, British",nial other jwid, went to Germany, There was to reason for this save the superior push of the Gertonu trader. To prevent an
Columbia
the mines regeiers has a letter thing like this in the future, the report Dry Batteries
in which his firar as Hankew states that the high prices have led the people in the interine to mix "cheaper" grades of oll such as Beau, Sesame, and Tea with the good weed oil, and when temlore to the joliber tits vid is now reuning high as 20 per cent. adulterated. A letter dated October and receive? November 15 states that this condition cptinues ud that they have to reject
to boi
ts, among other proposals, that Pacise Islands trade bureaux should te established, one by the Commonwealth and the other by New Zealand, to co- operate with one another, and divided into export trade and import trade departments; the bureaus to get into touch with firms in Great Britain, the Commonwealth and New Zealand Interested in. Facific Islands-products, and to induce such fra to undertake propaganda work with U. view to" on- 10 per cent of the oil tendered to thentsouraging the use of copra and prodcos as being goaly adultersted. How Jogg monulactured therefrom. Travelling this condition will exist is hard to shattrade connisscuers in corrections there- Recardia, to advices here, and some of the larges varuish maniacturers have Asked be some refer be the conditions
now woulavating them.
SOUTH SEA TRADE..
with should visit all main islands and there gather fullest possible informa tion relating to the espia trade and island industries, and collect samples of all Pacis lalans prednets; they should Falso obtále sungils of theirman and Assi trian prodects which Sud glavour with
When Your Engine Stops
When family auto, truck, sacrum, de moto boat chokea ug and loves its gait, if i then that you realize the advisability of carrying an Extol set of Columbian.
Columbian put the spark of life to co- pinca, quzos, equcka, and tractors, tayʻring buls gira speech to telephones, Kult laucerna,
ać motor bonis gra
Wherever altery power is needed. Cattame blan as the simplest source--full of energy do. they brin. Steady, reliable-proof resinac
trable,
Look for the Eagle Tride Mark; it is a guar Ant of efficiency and service, FLASHES
The Fahnestock Sacha Clip Binding Post. shown in the illustration, as Colmandım Lestora
No. &
CHAN, SE16 € 4
that facils barteries. With this Binding Post it is simply mmatter of pressing down the spring and insertin
the wire
and the connection
mada
Dentera....Iammediāta delīgs erios can be made. Writs for catalogues and detail from Andarin, Mayer ken. Lid. 4 Yana Ming Yorn Road Shanghai
National Carbon."
|_ Campany, Inc.) Export Department Cleveland, Øbilo. V. 5. A Cable Add: "Carben Clevelan‡'
The report sai foteState Com the islanders; and inquire as to shipping wel CARE or direct from na mission of Austria on the trade ♫f the facilities of the islacks, with a view to It is father proposad South Parife Islands,, states that, the impes eturina, extent mod nature of the trule have that Pacific Islands trade secina hitherto retrived dig, statistical aturii,should be found one in Sydney and tion which their fuprtance entitle the her in Auckland-for "exhibit. them fa respects the statisties of samples collected by trade corni of the 1st possessions are particular. ( «lons, and ́al xamples of machines, eta, Ïy incomplete, a tranch which could end in spoming evivanuts, deying of) Sandy wist if it son gus ba the divided expra, paoking for export, and sub en the group." In 1919 the inseqüent, zamollaetures, 'ntec wand trade the islands was approxi-{ wouls, it is peopopped that the epea in mately 3 milions, which one share thestry, should be intensively studied and was, rather les deja 1 millions. The developed. The report states that the Total esp 4 were salad ut 24 38DARS,
which the Multish jannis Were
LOSS OF WEIGHT
SIGN OF DEBILITY.
How Many People are Maintaining Their Strength.
When you are ill and losing weight. failing in strength and growing pale and a low day by day it is a sign that you need more blood.
Whatever the cause there can be co relief until the blond is built up so that it will carry renewed life and strength to every part of the body.
A remedy that arrests the décline in health and strength, that begins to restore the weakened muscles and strengthen the nerves, demonstrates at once to the patient that the anumba is being overcome, and that rich red blood is now helping to fight off rheumatism, sciatica, lumbage and other diseases to which the victim of thin blood is liable.
Dr. Williams' pink pills for pale people are a specific for thin blood, and any illness caused by a hack of blood will be benefited by a course of treatment with there tonic pills. They.com xin just the elements needed to build up the blood, and restore lost vitality. New energy circulates through the system, the heart ́atopa its ularning palpitation, colour
returns to cheek and lips.
Begin a course yourself without delay. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are obtainable from medicino vendors everywhere," a Also post free, ono bottle for $1.50, six for $8. from the China offices of the D-. Williams' Medicine Co.,.00 Szecheen Hoad, Shanghai.
FREE to Feadurs. A useful little Health Guide will be sent frea.to you if you direct a postcard request to the Above address.
H
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KING 8
Owners of this fine eight-cylinder auto- mobile are always proud of their car. Years of world-wide operation bave proved its high, mechanical, excellence. An examination of the four handsome body models will demonstrate a luxury, style and comfort to satisfy the most exacting parchasers Don't order a car till you intestigate the King.
ARKELL & DOUGLAS, INC.,
··· SHANGHAI.
KING MOTOR CAR COMPANY, Esport Dept.
50 Union Square,
New York, U. 9. A
CALWA
THE CALIFORNIA WINE ASSOCIATION
are the biggest wine growers in the world; having a capital of tan milion dollars (gold).
H
They produce sound wines at a reasonable price, which compare very favourably with European products. Some very sound Mosele, Port, Hock, Claret, Sauterne and Chianti are now on sale.
SANDY MACDONALD. (Scotch).
distillers (Messrs. Alexander & Macdonald Ltd). # Ship us all you can." Need we argue further ?
Our standing order to
to the
MONNETS XXX BRANDY
Is The Brandy which is rapidly becoming known as the Premier Brandy
in the Far East.
LL THE ABOVE LINES; ARE
HASTINGS,
TEL. 188
STOOKED BY
Saberday's
5.30 p.m. to 1.00 pazes Every 30 minu 3.30 p.m. to 4.00 pm.
Saterdays only...Every 15 minnba 40p.m. to 6.00 p.m...Every 15 minuta 6.00pm to 8:00 pansrelivery 20 putantes. NIGHT CARS.
6.50 p.m., 3.30 pm 10pm 10.30 p.my 11 pm 11,30 pm, and 11.45 p..
3.00
7.30.
10.50
BUNDAYS.
་་་
to 10.30 à inoltrary 15 minutes to 11.00 6. M.SETỢT 1) saladier
12.00 pomm to 12.20 p.m...Every 10 mleném. 12.30 p.m. to 1533 p.m... Every 18 pižnibes, 1.00 p.m. to: 5,33 p. mi livery 15 minuten. 6.30 pm to 00 pm Beory 10 minut 6.00p.m. to 7.00p.m... Every 18 minsten 1.00p.m. to 8.00 pm.rary 10 minnow.
NIGHT CARS 1s on Work Days. SATURDAYS- EXTRA CARS.
180 p.m. and 13 midnight, SPECIAL CARS by arrangementas the Company's Odfloo, AzkxaxpxA BUILDINGE, Des Your Road. Central
Sasson and punch tickets available for all cars sob siready full running at the thms stated in the Company's time tablas, but not for special care, can be obbared on application at the Company's Offen No Salam ticket will 'be fened anill payment therefor has been made in Bank Notes or by Cheque or Compradore order representing Bank Hote
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers..
ASAHI BEER
PILSENER BEER
GRA
ASAHEBE
ASAH
SPECIALLY BREWED FOR EXPORT
PANY
COMPA
APAN.
SOTE AGENZI MITSUL BUSSAN 'KAISHA,
EXCHANGE.
Hongkong, January 27, 1919.
On London-
Bank, Wiro
19
On demand,
n 20 days right
4*monthe" sight,
Credits, 4 months", aix
Documentary, 4 months síg)
On Paris-
On demand,
On New York
Crodita, 4 months tight,
On demand
Creiits, 60 days sight
Wire...
доп
On demand,
On Bombay
On Calcutta
On demand.
On Singapore---
On deroand,
Ja Marily
inom.
30 days sight(private púper).-
On der and
.157.
In Shanghai-
Ou domande man tag
Jo Yokohama
On demand in 0.
140.
Gold Leaf, 100 fine (por teel)
"
13.40.8
Sovereigns Bank's buying sto) a Silver (per oz.)"
pm.n.
0% pea
Ti % pa. Tex dia
LANE, CHAWFORD & CO.
HODGE & Co.
NEW GOVE NMENT BUILDING.
Bar Silver in Hongkong2 Chinese Copper Cach Chiassa Copper Centrin Rate of Alative interest Chinees Suk, Coin Honkong Sun Coin
HONGKONG STOCK
EXCHANGE,
HONGKONG, 17 JANUARY, 1919,
OFFICIAL QUOTATIONS.
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BANK
11.M
Hongkong Banka,... #747 bỵ, 750 sm. MÁRNA. INHOLLANDİNG, LEA
Canton In,
North China In Union Ins Yangtze Ins. *** ¡Far Easterns, "FIRMAMBERANCERİ"..
China Fire Ins._.-. Hongkong Fire In SIIFFING.
Douglases"
HR Steamboats :. Indo Chines (Pre£.) -Do--(Del.) Shell Transporta Elar Forries
Record.
China Sugars **Malabou Sugars ***
$405
T. 190 ... $345 12:05 **T. 20 n.
*
$153 b. 350 k.
Kailan Mining Adm.... Latigkata
Baube
Tronoh Mines...
Ural. Carpinus...
$135 135/6 $35
BANKS
"ONGKONG & SHANGHAI ITIN · OHARYKHEL BANK DE HARON CORPORATION.
INDIA, AUSTRALIA & GRILAM 0,000 DROGRPORATED HT: BOTAL ÜMARIUM
HEAD Urtica, Laadom,
PAID-UN CAPTADösinimas
Sorting
PROFILE=2028 prompsonovan
Books cor Deck
#24,333,000 ↑ PAID-UN GASTEAN, ing #116,000,000 |- Burkina Faso
Butanen Liawrze
Hes. Mr. P. H. Holyoak-ChalyaD, G,T: M. Biking, Yaqu=\
hairman,
A. EL Compbox, Tagu Hon. Mr. D. Hon. Mr. AE.
Dodwell
Beds Landalo, EF.D. Part, Kiq,
C: B. Gabbay, Esq. §5. A. Fhummer, Kög.
Faltendes, Haq,
W.
JAGT MÁRÁNKIL Hongkong-N.J. STABB, Esq.
MANAGES!
G. STEPHEN, E.
==Lennon: Okraser. A
· FOREIGN EXCHANGE and Gentat ↑ Banking bastnoma frazmotad.
HEQURBEST ACCOUNTS"opened and FÉKED DXPOSITS rootvad for 1 yuna or shorter perioda, uk ratón vhích velÏZ, 1 quoted on apgallon tanto pla
Amy Math TO DOWSING
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF
Komik & Paze'ḥ Baxx, Lao, Dr Antà
INDIA LIMITED-
Capital
Subscribed Faid-up
› Qu Current Ascoană să ibe made of Two | Homers Fund... Oper cent, per annum on ih dally balance
Ox Pin Diazones 3– For 3 months 24 per cent per annum.
15/-
DOCKS, WRANTZs, Gönowwe do. Th MIL&F, Wharfs... 6192 b., 192/3. 55, 181 b F. & V. Docky... Shai Docks... T 129 b. & 130 s New Engineeringe - ...
T. 14) be Lande, Hotels & Burterras
Central Estates... '... ...$108 n..
#90 Hongkong Hotels Hongkong Lands, $100 176 Humphings t Kowlood Lands
...K4 b. West Points COSTON MILL
Ewp Cations Kong Yiks
Jak
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H
H. J. STABB
- Ühia) Manager,
Blangkong, Oct. 16, 1813.
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
frizal "bunkozier of the shore Bank is
... 870 5.1 conducted by the, HONGKONG
T. 170.
814
Log Kung, Mowa...
$193
Orientals
Shanghai Cottona ...
Tangtapos
MISCHILARIOUS.
Cementa China-Borneos Ching Lights China-Providents...
Dairy Farms, *** H.K. Electrics... Macau Da Hongkong Ropes HASA Tramways - 37. Fear Tramways (Old)
44! (Now): 'Steam' Laundries H.R. Steel Foundries.......
સવ
Water-bosta
Watsons...
Powells
Wisemana...
sik b.
THE CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN AND MORTGAGE CO., LTD.
(Capital Paid up... $1,250,000.)
Lonne on Wertgage of Hones Property, &c. Goods received a storage. Advanced mode forchandis Loans made un the Previdenz System.
TREMEES, KILCUTOR OF WILLS, ATTORNEY, &c. Dodantaken and Exosuled. (Bats and Particles on application)
To the Qlios of SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., Omeral Managera.
BANKS.
THE BANK OF EAST ASIA, LTD.
HEAD OFFICE:
No. 1 Queen's Road Central
CAPITAL
DIRECTORS:
$2,000,000.
Mr. Pong Wai Ting-Obairman. Mr. Chow Shon Son, Mr. Li Koon then, Mr. Kan Ying PoM Mok Ching Kong, Mr. Chan Ching Sher, Mr. Wong Yuen Tong.
Can MeTOKE;
Ms. Kan Tong Po. A-AUST. MANAGERS
Mr. Li Teo Fong.
Terms
· All Banking and Exchange baslates transsetød, Lown ranted on Approrel securities. _agdovate.
Interest allowed on Carrint Accourt at the rate of 2 ver cent per annum," and on Bized. Depositat the following rates,
For 4 mumis at the rate of 3% per annum. For. Bimonthest the rate of 4% per annum. For 12 months as the rate of 3% per annum.
KAN TONG PO,
Chief Manager.
THE BANK OF TAIWAN," LTD. (TAIWANGIKO),
INCORPORATED BY Special InsTLAK CHAFTER; 1899.
Capital Subscribed. Yen 30,000,000. Capital (Paid-up) "..." Reserve Funds
AND SHANGHAI BANKING COR PORATION. Eules may be obtained on application Attaq
INTERZAT on deposita fa allowed on the minimum monthly balance at 4 PER, URNT ^, per annum. - Depoltors jmay transfer at their option balanons of 11100 or mors to the HONGKONG AND BHANGFAL BANK, to be placed on FLED DEPOSIT at 4, PER CENT. per annan vet og
For the Hongkong and thanghal Banking Corporation. N. J. STARH,
Ohief Manager.
Hongkong May14, 1918.
117
BANKEEN
BANK OF ERANT,
LONDON JOCHT STOCK RAINE."
Every description of Exchange brushes - transacted.
TATEREST allowed on Qureancă Accounts at 2 per cent per · Bonuse on Dally Balance and on Fixed Depos& at rates which may be sortaised application.
C. L SANDER Actior Manager.
No. 7 Queen's Road, Central,” Hongkong, 23 December, 1918. BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE (FRENCH BANY
HRAD OPTICS 15ble Bue Litte, Paris. Capital ... Fra, 48,000,000 Reset
60,000,000 BRANCHES AGENCLES •
Horazor Saxscor BATTAMBANG Mostarc *SHANGHAI CANTON NOUSIA SINGAPORE BUTIQUZI PAKETE Harmon
ΘΑΝΑΣΟΣ
|BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE HANKOW
CHINE,
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL
Frame 45,000,00% PAID UP CAPITAL COMM31 £3,500,000 (1/3 of the Capital, de Francs 16,000,000
bscribed by bis Gorazument of
the Chinese Regabila).
Chairman of the Bosed
of Directors ....Andre BerzançON: General Manager.de J. PREKOTES.
HEAD OFFICE LA.
14, Rue Saint-Bars, PARIS,
BRANCHES PEKING, .
SHANGHAI,
AM TIENTSIN,
SAIGON. "HATTHONG
»HONGKONG, .. --YUNNANVOD,
BANKMES.
In FRANCE: Société Générale - pour
HANOI
TOL FREX-PIX VLADITORJOCK Рокфират
BANKERS;
INFRANOS: Comptoir National d'Escompte de Paris; Cradle Lyonnsla Banque de Faris of des Pays-Bas Credit Industrial et Commercial; Societ Generalanmou lanma
IN LONDON: The National Profiles & Union Bank of England, Ltd.; Comp toir National d'Escompta de arter Credit Lyonsala.
IN NEW YORK; J. P. Morgan &
Interest allowed on Current Account and Fixed Deposits according sirangements.
Every deauription of Exchange Business trans
A. STRE Acting ManageN
Hongkong, Oct 19, 1918
favoriser le Développement des THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE
Commerce és de 'Wadustele.....mo France.
L LONDON: London County Wash
ninster & Paer's Bank, Ltd.. London Joint City & Midland Bank
La NEW YORK: Redmand & Co
Correspondents in the chief com. mercial contres of the world.
BANK LTD.
BRAKESMES, 1580,
AURKORISED, CAPINAR, Ven: 68,000,000LOG FAID OF GAMMAL 48,000,000.00 Barva FED
* 24,300,000.0
HRAD OPTION-YOKOHAMA,
Telographie Adsrom: OHIBANKIND,
on QUITEN Interest allowed en and Fixed Deposits. In Local Currency OKTAY And in Gold Terms on application.
Every "description of Banking and | Burros Avus Prchange business transacted,
CASTOUREA Special Excilities for Fruch exchangüe | Ominnemu
M. EQUET DE JOURNKE, Darkık. (Dater)
Manager. HONGKONG BRANOH;
Queen's Buildings,
5, Chater Road. Hongkong, Sept. 251 1918.
NEDERLANDSCHE H MAATSCHAPPIJ
FRANCHISED - 1974,
ATHOD, 100,000,000
CAPITAL
כנסע
HAWRWAND
Naw Loxx
Prem
RANGOOS
FAROKEN (MULDEN) SAM FRAMKUDE
HALLOW
Tel: 4L HONOLULO
fa
HARIAN
Tru
ABDEL
(25,339,395)
26,000,000,
COLPITAR
|£^ 70,000,000==~ (15,
Revi
HEAD' OFFICE »
2: 13,760,235
HRAD OFFICE—AMERKEDLY,
The Hague
TAIPEH, FORMOSAI
BRANCHES:
JAPAN TORTO, YOKOHAMA, KORK, OBAM
HEAD ACHROY-BARAVIA,
Branch of:
Mor TORMULA OILAN,KASI, KAZENI, | BANDJARMAKIR,
Kuzo, MAKUZO, PIAN, BANDÓRNG, SHINUSITUL Patchp, TAIKAN, †ORKKIBONĮ Taxow, Tamsul, Torres, Azo. OHINA-BAGHai, Hanzow, KiuRYANG, DJOKJAKANEL,
Amer, Foooow, Sważow Kota Hadja. Canton, wer
MAKAMBAR OTHERS-Homecare,
Bindarone, Mañas, BORBA, SMAKANG, BATAVIA, PLANS, › Bombay, Lowdown, New York, of -PAFEMRANG,
PAKALOPHAN
PORZUWAK
HMANGIAK
BINGAPORE
BOULAMALA BOLAKARTA (Bolo)
· Trung Travar (Deli;
Tags Bavona,
LONDON BANKERS TOWN Capital and Counties Bank, Ismdon, Corresponitents at Bomon, Dolombo and South-Westerg Bank, Farr's Bank Madrass Pondicherry, Calbatta, Bangkok The Bank Correspondents In the Saigon Halphong, Hanol, Amos, ako POLISTIN fAnten la Europose Đàm hàm. Boban Dam Bi H tinent, Ruwiq. - Manchurie, Taingino, | Tork, San Frandsen; de de Oboan. Japan Indo-China, Biam. India, GONDON BARCA:The Undond Philippine and Java and other London and Smiths Bank, Ludibedakan Doteli Clio Australia, Americs, The Bank bayi and silla, and roosiva
for dollection Billa of Exchangs," levam Interest allowed on Current Accounts letters of eredit on the Breacher and and Fixed Depsita st rater which wil - Correspondents to "the" "But on / the be quoted in applicatio
Continent, in Great Britain, "America' "and"" Abrirália, and brizgacha. - banking ́beadnelan of, wwszy desiripolom,, maa
VAN RÉUS,
Africa, does
NACKIGHT YANAGITA..
Manager
HONGKONGRECANCEL;
Den, Freux Road Hatzkont, May 1, 1812
Hongkong. Uck. 20, 1918.
Kom
LONDON
Low Ax4.xm
Loans
MANILA.
MAGAKARY
SHAZRAT
· Interest allowed' nó Carrers Deposita received for fixed periods rates to be obtained on applications
Hongkong, 12th & 1913 Gen:
MORTH BRIT90 12 MERCANTIL FEBUKATUE Co
WHICH ARE WESTEU NEK BRAKSE OR THE OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE
Doneaxe, LATE":
(THE RAILWAY::PASSENGEKS,
2-ASSURANCE 00
TOTAL TO
“OTAH FUNDS Ar 25 Der Dzament, 1916
* £23,970,987, 9 Lutherand Capital 26,000,000
barfbed Capital £4,500,000
Hytre Fundamentales ser T-Ide & Annulty anda.. bg Binking Fand decount
Perenne Fire Franed.
TAs and Aranit
Bringhot. Berecze Martos Departa
ber Beceipts
·Pha·A.cvumamik tem Branches are sØYREND
ants of the Compan