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.WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 1919.
THE HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
ELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVE ON: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
MR. E. V. D. FANK ELECTED.
JUNIPERUS.
(By Lucifer Look.)
I had met him ones before in the Eush; we had chanced to be the only
OUTRAGE ON
BRITISHERS.
THE CHINA MAIL.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS,
FOR SALE..
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
European passengers on one of the CHINESE SOLDIERY NEEDS CAR FOR SALE-DODGE CAR THE Undersigned have received in
Flotille Cry, a bytte hound upe-river froth Rangoon
unpretentious looking man, apparently of meaaS, A. Benoni meeting of the Hong with inuch experience in die eres kong fienend the aber of Coranteve and I remember, he ind'attracted was held in the Chamber Homme by an incisive way of getting a Phastened Bank building, yesterley Lessentials in converse which he afternoor for the purpose of electing adroitly maneuvredi vound a Lobby la representasivi, of the Chamber to the study of strange peoples; son on the Legislative Council dur thas the matindex of memory in ing the absence of the Hon, Mr.pressions flashed them revind when F. Holyh The Hon. Mr. S. The looked nie me an his way through "He provided and was sup.--. ported by the following members of Titin at the Club wies proposed and the matter.-M. E. V. Daccepted in one lock saw us Furr, h. delusan, W, Bless Thomson Suming to the left, instead of going J. A. Phunmoor. A. 6. Lang, H. straighid vestules, 1 believe sape P. Hay, H. J. Brett and B. A. M.roid Boked ones actually do, to the Willings (secretary);
szaile-i-mangga."
The flowing-ins were repres He dragged me mums from the Bented :---Messa. Bridley & Co. (Mr.nccustomed stance, where the bruss F. A. Fluaner, Butterfield & Swire rail tits ng foot congloruddly and (Mr. W. Bess Thomson). Cawasjen seated us in a strangle positipu ni Felunjes & Co. (Mr. B. B. Cape), one at liese new kung tables which China Borneo Co. pÃE, GA, M. Ein our hearts we all despise, Iakin, China Matunk ile lestr **Tell me,' ance Co, Ltd. (Mr. B. W Tape) China Sugar Refining to.. BrdU @ME!
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aperiti! he wouldn't have one brought courge to my heart
C. W. Beswick), Edwest, and bee appetite await. is this (Mr. S. E. Dodwell, Easter pression to the par representa- Asbestos Ca, Mr. K. 8. Morrison).tive one or is it nausually birge?** Fire Ineumnce Assexstation of Hong. Austomary one khould think Rose . . . trib any day of the week bar Saturdays Livingston & Co. (Mr. A. O Lang), whether in some crud, believe
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ANOTHER LESSON.
Another outrage on Britishers by Chinese soldiery has to be reported. retire the place-was-Smatow and the Military Governor then, Chat Ring Ming, seems to be responsible be the outage.
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good condition; good hill climber. Three sets cushion covers, and socss- mories inclidad în price asked. Price $1800, Delivery at end of May. Apply CAPTAIN, F. C. FISHER, RN, HM. NAVAL YARD
"HONGKONG POLO CLUB
EMPIRE DAY.
The story is that very recently a
be bold at the Race CoURSE, cezait Japanese vessel from Fur AO CLUB GYMKHANA will mos landed is consignment of goods Happy Valley (by kind permission of which were invoiced as printing the Stewards of the Hongkong Jockey noterials. The consignees, dal not Club) on SATURDAY, the 24th inst, put on an arly appearance for the at 4 p.m. (Weather. permitting). En- shipment which underwent customs trance $1.00 (including Tea). Children examination. There was some surander 19 half price.. prime to find instead of printing materials, hales of unsigned Uhinese banknote
into Chin is tegal except when As the portsion of Mnknotes
sanctioned by the Peking Governs ment, the Custous officials amb the Bitish agents of the shipping com. trement to return the shipment Funy called upon the Military
to Fonnosa or Jupan.
Under pressure the Military Gover- consented to return the ship of bankrotes and agreed that
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Evente opan to all Ladies and
Gentlemen who ride. Entries close at noon on Monday,
the 19th instant. Programmes and Entry Farms may
be obtained from
The Secretary, Hongkong Club. The Jockey Club Stables,
quarters Club, and Mr. S. E. Grimstone.
The Hor. Sec. Police Reserve Head-
Hon. Sec. Hongkong Polo Club, c/o
Hongkong, May 14, 1919.
Mears Jardine Matheson & Co., Ltd.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
#THE Undersigned have received intcrno- tions to sell by Public Auction.. (FOR LOOGUNT OF TER CONCERNED), ON
traman & Lex (M. W. Pattern 1 rejoined perhaps with a touch the arrangements be carried it dey, Hongkong Electric Co. (Mr. P of nerbity, for, surelaw, my sister the supervision of a European Custogas official and a representative (non), F. T. Humphreys & Ser | sense signaled " pitkistine."
of the British firm concerned. Mr. H. Hughey), W. M. Hum. Then he turned his wise oldreges
European Customs Thereupon pines 4 Co. (Mr. W. M. Hinn on me, why do they do it?" he
official and a member of the British «pliteys), 3. D. Hutchison & Co. (Mr. | queried.
7. E. Panej, Jurdne, Matheson "Why do they do what." I finn attended to see the packages * Co. Ms. J. Johustane. Linstead gasped, begaling the while for the re-packed and properly marked for A Davies (Mr. P. Maitlandi, Love, reply which would check further in-
re-expert.
While the packing and marking in Bingham So Wattles A. F. A. M.quisition of our comfortable customs, WIRELES). N. Mony & Co. (Mr. N. "practically all the mes you Tendinose for shipment was in prost Moly, Mr. 6. 11. Momper. Sestiene res
fears, aur landing outrage was par don't really eze Angio-Swiss Condensed Milk Co.
petrates upon the Europeans. A in, at may tute, (M, A. G. Pupin), Mackimen, not charing the day, end, if they body of soldiers ratched up and each Mackenzie & C. (Mr. E. V. D. Puthave one,"it is us baut offer-
Exopen found a timber of pistols und Mr. 2. b. Knights. H. Stephens to their various businesses,
Faiment at his stomach by the Chines & Co. (Me.. H. Stephens. So whichs hey need to further: you 520,
soldiers. British Insemince 6. Htdi. 43, S. everybuty more or less turns up 4. Sewall, Union Insurance Society. I thought I saw ine eyes thinkie V (Mr. C. H. F. High and hat it was perhaps only the imagina- Many Wicking & Co. (Mr. J. O tion of a sensitive nature. Hughes).
What kind of business do por Aktresang the meeting, the Chairdo bere as a rule?" came somewhat mun said: Gentlemen,This treet disconcertingly, for you know how ang has been wild as the matters like that escape one, when the following letter insu: the floven-eonerate cases are sought. nent, which I think, itlis custom ary to reach at such meetings.
"Oh, personally, I can't say I dm very much in that way." I find to The letter was then read in which adimit, simply because my parti E the Goremer requested their job doesn't really require the Chamber to take the necessary stepe Bar, but, fenug, mine is only an to nominate a representative of the isolated case. Chamber to serve on the Fegislative
Council during the absence, on leave,
of the Hon. Mr. Holyoak.
businesses which find a place like "Exchange is proinbly one of the
this so useful?" he suggestedi.
Continuing, the Chairman said that;
"Well I shouldn't go so far sa lo the proposal in this case is very say that, was drawn from me by simple as there is only one nomi those mitk-impelling eyes, but tion that of Mr. E. V. D. Parr, who
here,"
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"Are ships per fixed And bees prased by Mr. A. Gmppa-out this uncanny one," or is Coppin andoned by Mr. W. 3 is the stock and share fellows who Humphreys. The voting will merly find it so useful as a bourse!** be by show of hands,
It may be. yes, probably, it is,' Mr. A. G. Coppin, rising to pro*I venture, but art, for the pose Mr. Pareside Mr. Chamade of me, hurl to blurt out that and Gentlemon, inve maria gales I believe it was our yellow brothers ane in proposter that Mr. E. V. who really kept the nl Wall Street Parr appointed to not as this going and that the fising of ships, Clammer's Pepresentative on the involving so many issues, was an art Hongkong grative Council "dur-P ing the absence on leave, of the practised in an altogether different atmosphere. In desperation I Hon. Mr. Holyuk. The fact that sought escape in food, und, bringing Eis the only nonination is clear the conversation round to his crea proof, to my mind, of the unanimous ture forts, I reminded him be Gestre of the members of the Chammust be hungry and that we might ber that Mr. Pur be appointed to this position. Mr. Part is so well up to tittin
Hind, however, must have
known to you that he needs no incontic ale search for truth, for, duction He has been resident as we climbed the stairs, he asked the Colony for a considerable nua- ber of years, during the whole of if it was the case that the.Colony
This state of dffaire prevailedt long enough to allow Chinese goodies to follow up and remove the packages
of bunknotes.
Naturally the matter was promptly reported to the Britier Consul. It has also been reported to the Hong kong Govenment and the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce.
We understand that the Hongkons Government is dealing with the mat- ter so as to obtain redress for this unwarranted outrage and display of
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Following clos upon the out- rage on the British Consul and Con
TUESDAY,
May 20, 1919, at 2.30 pm, their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Dee Vosux Road, Corner of Ice House Street, Students Microscope by Beek London. Also
Three boxes mounted specimens, chiedy natural history. all in first class condition. Tarma :—Cash..
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
Hongkong, May 14, 1919..
(For Account of the Concerned.)
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ON
TUESDAY,
May 20, 1919, commenting. 61 2.30 p.m., at their Sales Boome, No. É, Des Vœux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
stroptions to sell by Public Auction, (FOR ACCOUNT OF TEX CONCARNED),
an
THURSDAY,
May 15, 1919, at' 10,8C am¿ at their Bales Rooms, No. 8, Des Vœux Boad, Corner of Loe House Street, −1-Stained Teskwood badroom sulta made by Wm. „Powell Ltd. And
1 Grand Plaro by John Broad- wood & Son, to be sold without reservs. Terms
Cash,
HUGHES & BOUGH, Auctioneers Hongkong, May 14, 1919.
(For Account of the Concerned),
TUESDAY,
May 20, 1919, commencing at 230. p.m., 18 their Sales Rooms No. 8. Dre Your Roid, Corner of Ipe. Eluase Street,
A QUANTITY OF USEFUL HOUSEHOLD. LINENS.. DRAWN WORK, Ł. EMBROIDERIES, Comprising --- HOUSEHOLD LINENS:-Single and Double Plain and Bomatitched Sheets, Pillow Onees, Double White Satin Quiltz,. | Linen Damask Serviettes. Glam: Clotha,
Bath Towels, Face Towels, &c. &c..
DRAWKWORK Bedspreads, Fillow Jases, Tray Cloths, dc. de.
EMBROIDERIES:--Bedspreads, Table Covers, Tes Clotha, Ranzers 18 by 54 in. A faw lots of Suit Cases and
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Attacks Cases.
(All new goods and small lots to suit parchasers)
Term Cash.
EUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, May 14, 1919.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
S.S. COLOMBIA,"
From SAN FRANCISCO, HONO. LULU, JAPAN PONTS, SHANG-
HAI and MANILA.
THE «bove mentioned vessel, having stable at Wuchow it suggests that TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD d Parts, Consignees of cargo are
arrived from the shove mention the Chinese soldiery needs a lesson..
FURNITURE BRASS AND BRASS. hereby informed that their cargo will MOUNTED DOUELE AND TWIN be landed at their risk into the BEDSTEADS, CURTAINS, CARPETA | bazardoui andļor extra bazardous go-
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
THE Undersigned has received instra tions to sell by Public Auction.
on
FRIDAY, May 18, 1919,
commencing at 3 p.m.
Kowloon Whari & Godown Co., Ltd. at E. & G godowns of the Hoogkook
(Por Account of the Concerned), 250 tons Round Mild Steel Bars Assortment as under:-" *20 tons 40' 2"
15,,,
10 ' !"
30
40'x
21
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best
25 very complete telephone
21
40' x 23/32"
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The Geneva correspondent of
30
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which time he has been connectel with the shipping and, general cons mercial interests of the Colony. 1 confidently résomnénd him to your suffrages, being assured that he will the New York Times states that Field
of the ideas of his predecessor, the late Mr. Hewise, who for so many years ably represented this Chamber.
(Apple)
be found to be imbued with many Marshal von Hindenburg, General von Luettwitz, Colonel Reinhardt, President Ebert and the Chancellor (Herr Scheidemann) are discussing the advisability of refusing to sign Mr. W. M. Humphreys: Mr. the preliminary peace terms. The Chuirman and Gentlemen, fee! German Foreign Minister (Count von sure Mr. Parr is the confidence of Brockdorff Rantzau) is quoted as the members of the Chamber and saying "It is a question whether of the commercial community genes we have not everything to gain and alls. I beg to second the nomina-nothing to lose by passive resistance."
tion.
Mr. Pär: Mr. Clairman and
5 40'x1 9/16"
Term-Cab on delivery,
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
Hongkong, May 1, 1919,
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TUESDAY,, May 20, 1818, commenting at 2.30 p.m.,
at bis Sales Rooms, Duddell Street,
Large Quastity of Valuable
Gentlennék,-in offering myself as from you, and I will do my best to candilute to represent you on the voice your wishes to that Body, for Legislative Council, while my friend the general good of the Colony. A
I do not propose to Mr. Holyoak is at Home on leave. (Applause.) I am prepare to do my utmost to detain you, with a long speech, but further in every possible way that I should like to thank my friends, I can. generally, the interests of the Mr. Coppin and Mr. Humphreys, for commerce of this Colony. I first the trouble they have taken in bring came to Hongkong, twenty-three ing my name before you. With these years ago, and since that time I have remarks, gentlemen, I have the plea been, sutioned in Shanghai, Japan sure of placing my services at your and India, and, on ench occasion of disposal. (Applause.) my return to Hongkong, I could not The proposition was then put to task sideboard & dinner waggou, ice help being impressed with the pro the meeting and carried unanimous.cbest; dinner service, glassware, cutlery gress that the Cokmy's trude had ly.
Household. Furniture, comprising -- Teak hitatand, blackwood curio cabinet & tables, carved cherrywood table, teak bookestes, writing "desire, leather covered drawing-room suite, easy chairs, carpeta, rugs, etc., eta,
Teak extension dining table & chairs,
etc. etc.
made, its vast and evergrowing in- The Chairman having intimated to Double brass mounted iron bedstead, portance to China, to the world Mr. Parr, that he had been elected, toak single & double wardrobes with the great coramer. Mr. "Parr said: Gentlemen,I thank bevelled mirrors, teak dressing tabls & generally, and cal chain of the British Empire. 1 you very much for the confidence you washstands, toilet crockery, etc, etc.
If, na e po one of the many who believe have placed in me. there is a great future for Hong. doubt true, the credit or otherwise. kong. The into Mr. Hewitt, wicee of a place is reflected in de public good work for this Chamber Mr. men, I deem it a great privilege to Coppin very uptly, referred to, ws, be amongst that number now in I know, very strongly of that opinion. Hongkong, which, I think, rasy Be
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I have had the privilege, gentlemen, considered up to this time to hovo of being on your Committee for some been very fortunate in the choice of three or four years now, and in eeek-its public men. (Applause.) dr. ing election to the Legislative Coun This terminated the meeting, and cil, I have no ulterior motives It Mr. Parr was the recipient of con- is on honour. I look upon as coming gratulations from those present.
Also
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One enamelled bath.
Two pianos
On view from Monday, the 19th
inst.
Catalogues will be issued. Tanux :---Cash fen delivery.
GLO. F. LAMMERT
Arictionser, -May-14, 1010
1. &c Comprising: Chesterfield Bolas, Arm-chairs (as) Polding Card and Occasional 1abies, One Upholstered Suite, Bedroom Faraiture, comprising Teakwood Twiu Bedsteads, large and small Wardrobes, Dressing Tables, Washstands, &c,
downs of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., and stored at Consignees risk.
notified that they must produce an Consignees of Cargo are hereby Import Permit signed by the Saperin. tandent of the Imports and Exports, Hongkong, before bills of lading can be countersigned.
(fumed Teakwood), Sidebxärds, · Dinner
All broken, ohsfed and damaged Waggons, Extension Dining Tables goods are to be left in the godowns, and Chair, & Dinner Services; where they will be examined on May Crockery, and good Olsas Ware, 19th at 10 o'clock."
Bath Boom Utensils, Electro-Plated in a month of the teamer's arrival Cooking Stoves, Cutlery, ta All claims must be presented with-
here, after which they cannot be rai cognized.
Warz,
Electric Beading Lampe, Blackwood,
No claim will be admitted after the Teakwood and Lacquered Screens, a quantity of Blackwood Furniture, goods have left the godown, and all Blackwood Fire Screen, Side Tables, 21st, will be subject ‘e rent."
goods remaining undelivered after May
Chair, Cabinets, Pictures & 01 Paintings, Bevers? · Oszpeta new and second-hand.
And
No Fire Insurance whatever will be effected.
Consigases are requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersigan. Collard & Collard Piano (good tone),ture immediately. and one Ricaba..
**(Full Particulars from Catalogue).
Terras :-Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneerī
Hongkong, May 14, 1919.
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PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.,
Alexandra Buildings.
1. ORAM SHEPPARD,
Acting Agent Bouakong, May 14, 1919.
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For freight apply to
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN-LYN,
AGENTS.
EGREMONT CASTLE"
Will be despatched for NEW YORK via Suez on or about 20th June.
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