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"WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1919.
CORRESPONDENCE.
TO THEM THAT IT CONCERNS.
To the Editor of the "CHINA MAIL,”]|
Dear Str. Please permit the publication of the following from an
American paper:
AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP FOR INDIANS,
APPRECIATION.
MAJOR BLACK GOING ON HOLIDAY..
Major G. D. R. Black, HK.D.C., Med. Ser., has resigned his appoint ment as Volunteer Medical Officer with the British Troops in Hongkong from July 31 and is proceeding to the United Kingdom on holiday.
In notifying the resignation the A decision was given in the feels sure the Garrison joins him in General Officer Commanding says he United States District Court. Lusia appreciation of Major Black's Angeles, California, whereby In-services during the past 4 years. dians were legally regarded as be
longing to a "white race" entitling!
them to the full citizenship of the phat the famentunsas was willing to USA. In this connection
the buy? American Messenger states —
MORE HONGKONG MEN
RETURN.
THE CHINA MAIL.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS,
WANTED.
the s.s. "Shinyo Maruthis morning Among the passengers. returned by were a number of Hongkong men who have been on service. These rider god has received in ANTED-Godown to luase with
included-Lieut. C. M.. W. Reynolds, Royal Irish Rifes, the Secretary to the Sanitary Board: Lieut. H. West, R.G.A., Public Works Dept.: Lieut. F. Wicking & Co., Lieut. C. Farebrother Lobel, Black Watch, joining Harry Mason, M.C., Machine Gun Corps, of Messrs D'Almada and Mason: Lleut. E. B. Lambert, R.A., Public Works Rifles, of Alex Ross & Co., and Lieut. Dept: Lieut. P. J. Jennings, Artists.
E. B. Lane of the Police.
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QUIS CUSTODIET
In the Government not forenes This important decision, which the rise in price, even when our thus legally and scientifically links nearest neichour, tanton, was ve the inhabitants of India with the dued to dire extremities? Who is inhabitants of America as mem-responsible for the postponement of bers of the same great "white"ermament action in fans master? race, is another strong evidence of Nid the Hon. Mr. Ban Char-pak and the psychological current of unity which is sweeping away, one after another; the barriers which have separated men. By placing Hindus ahe detriment of these when theyCourt cases. Hearing was adjourned. on a political equality with free Americans, the social, religious
the Hon Mr. Ho Flak informs the by another Indian watchman of An Indian watchman is accused overner in the vi price of från was being engineere-l
in the stealing a pair of shoes at Hunghom. This is new in the record if Police
represent by Comeril
The Hon. Hecretary for Chi
and philosophical standing of these realise what would be. Aryan brothers will be much im- proved in the eyes of the mass of unity he is suppen to devote his Evenue of the rive nurken if the woen- Americans who have hitherto been pans to was allowed to do as they disposed to consider them asset. Was he reviel in April of what negroesYours truly,
I was waing" dhe suke his ex- pernenstand in-call and say that the tiene was not yet day Day arttien
SUN-TANNED CEYLONESE..
Hongkong, July 30th, 1919,
THE RICE SITUATION.
Was he new adat he was might Isepexingt
She deal. Sentury' give a Iqbought to the standen tewar's the
To the Editor of the "CHINA MAIL"]al of April and Mk he decide to
connmeme buying rice stocks that
Who indret the
ede..
j
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.
ANT
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD..
ONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer
"PYRRHCS."
Sir, Otay Appeal the gh solo fit could til as $8. ' ding are hereby notified that the Carge will poludos to the Pongkang Geen rice of the dealers being at that time be discharged inc Holt's Wharf, Kow ment to take inte serious consform being $45)
their resis of the Polonia Secretary study the moon, where it will lie at Consignee's risk. prison whyte they are selling the further he pausing The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Be the palliere
Son, Riger wig, as Hurdler. coumence to semi
How many days Foter tid the price Godown on and after July 30.
Anst who unde! maka inng rice from haal dientem1g anglion dollars out of the notice has been given prior to steamer's Optional cargo will be landed, unless at the price actin rík se bual doeriers ponement ixel. The wimation demanded tonice, sebete?
Governmentarival 2- tops tube that
All broken, chafed, and damaged Gooda should in- ekler het seizesi oko which come to the notice of "they will be examined on any Tuesdaye These are only a Bw questions are to be left in the Godowng,, where krther, as has bem done in any the Hon. Mr. C. G. Alaister and Fridays between the hours of 10:45- parts of the wüft or the destrossed tub, the Plainese representatives ja.m. and noon within the free storage sold hurt been prody the price at in the Digimeve ui appear to period. which they purchased the rivere ed in their duty, and the Severus memphis up, and harded in pable is uitled to an explanatir till the price porc.
but the price of second and third I may met crophontiendily thank the quality ne must go down at once. bigger dealers maila the price eď rive! The Officer Administering the Gov- phut it is today by storing up side engnent has not bad the ndvice and id there was Phortage owing option witch shout have been Japanes. biyung. When the short period bin, on his fames to the age was belt, up went the pree. The pour people wisht never, have allow, Cocementowoukl, sheerefore, have for Man to fix the present rates.
asking winteter Yours, ficlưu lạg, Beps the wahedi ogning those who | jave nude andards at themsentirta cof:
PETER PIPAR. toll in the views trankué sur ad adaptir
Hongkong, July 2015 kanten raungrýtu
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To the Editor of the" CHINA MAIL.")
The priest which diee was kid, Hangaging on Study ($25.50 per 1 Say It is ik that the Govern Beub w not jussified, and the meat hus cennandeered all stocks kaveritnefit should love prosecuted of sieu in the Colony and with not Triy run tho so now, ciod knows penuit exportenicar of saute urless bove is prvi offenge of profiteering case of necessity. We have to ask lose Chinese who sold it at this the Goverment to be very rareful Lee, In Apri, rive of what the in ascertaining those cases of Beers, pornirent sternis semind parties sity, and reise to grab permits the ben meting moidi, un Hongkong thuring junter how intends the appaquats De miglitz of the soursity in fantoulay be. This artion by the fiovern sugo per prout. What envune ont will serve to obeck profiteering petes have appeared since then 20 jani comuting in comancicios that ↑ Ake the biggestaan sell the some costitute staples of fe. The present quality rice w'air : profit to fin- jigh price of rice las not been conte elves on $13 En Parope tride themselves any legitimate trude,. The kal Entling of Sie sort.
rice merchants al eertain logs longba and resold the stati amongst
the
I say it in the day of the Hungtämpelses, this forcing up Ang Government to prosecute chose pri; and when the Japanese ve the have engine red the rise with into the workers to buy, they were ach innene paff to themsetrom, rudy to pry very high prices, which When the Rig triler baight again errouraged the merchants in fee from Son dál he seek the their game. w-operation of the French stiorem fit is that the influential Chinese have, It he been asked how ment It be ' ft, then certain hoch so quiescent this time, when a - mikilemez in Saigon are haling a fling of such importance to the Chi big proft. The deader in Hongsong, taking place. These gentle. ze doubt, fixed his tarn price when men are dirgely interested in a focal he found the Hongkong Governantem which does a large business in ready and willing to buy without the exportation of rice, and 1 ulso
stion. Hive contrahere is a miser Leontracts for rice on band.
understand that this firm as large able farve, and the people have to
The prices fixed by the Govern
1
the piper. Is shen a rinse dealer mens am outside all proportions, and in Hougtong "tray who will have is only by strong action on the We effromery to prove that, not the part of the pribile that the situation priveseat which he was selling, but he remanded. I am not at ull exon the Government, prices now in fudvocating bored are justified in view of the advocate and advise that the coolle revolution, but I do is of the wholesale dealers to us refuse to back rice into any impet as much nice as they can and stouter for exportation purposes. sell to the Japanese? It will take and if the public wil support these Bone talking to make ine believe unfoute being by not supplying that the Jupante are paying $21 other source of labour, the profitecra per pioul for rice in Hongkong to will be taught a good lesson. Let us duy.
not forget that is by the same
Let us come to facts. The pricester of profiteeing that the £xed for first quality rice (321) is Housing Problem of this Colony is too high. The cooles mostly eat rendered no difficult. what the Government has been
Let us organize and fight the pro
pleased to call Recond quality rice, fireens one at a time-Yours, etc.,
and they cannot afford to pay $15|
per picul. The third quality rice can
only be eaten by the poorest of the
prox It is broken rice, discoloured,
POTTER CLAYTON.
NOT TRUE.
and contains much foreign matter. To the Editor of the"China Mall"]
I am not an alarmist, but I say
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong,
that there will be further and more serious trouble if the Government does not put down the price of second quality rive to ahout, $10.
Both July, 1019: On July 2 second quality rice was that there is no foundation for the Sir-I am directed to inform you being in Flingkong for $13, report appearing in the Straite That meane mân! on July 2 the Settlements newspapers and quoted dealers won making a satisfactory in the local Pread that the Govern- profit by in that price.
ment of Hongkong requisitioned the 6.8. Talthybim **
Wel de Goverment see the actin in the songdenes at my ontention that which had been allotted to the
1 danter med helende to sell the Hodhurable Mr. W. C. Michell,
rice to the Governmers at the price Resident Councillor, Penang--10,
Which they dealers) purchased Sir, your obedient servant,
it, and not at the price which they
Bised for flaviven when they found
A. G. M. FLETCHER,
Colonial Secretary.
Goods have left the steamer's Godowe No claims will be admitted after the and all Goods remaining undelivered after August 5. will be subject to rent. All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on o before August 15, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance will be effected.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agenti Sangkong, July 30, 1918.
THE
don:
tractions to sell by Public Auo-
On
THURSDAY, July 31, 1819,
commencing at 11 am.
at his Sales Rooms, Duddell Street. 16 Bales Blankets,
36 Sides Chroma Box Eide, 10 Tins Stt Soap,
5 Cases Three Boys "Soup, 5 do "Sunlight" Soap, 50 do Bar Soap.
Also
A Quantity of Sundries... Termix-Cash on delivery.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Anctioneer.
Hongkong, July 30, 1919.
от
SATURDAY, Lugust 2, 1810, commercing at 11 .m.,
社
at his Sales Rooms Duddell Street, A Quantity of Gent's & Lady's Brown & Black Shoes and Boots.
(in lots to suit purchasers), On view from Friday, the Lat "Aug,
1919.
Term:-Cash on delivery.
GEO. P.-LAMMERT, Auctioneer.
Hongkong, July 30, 1919.
GO
WEDNESDAY, August 6, 1919, commencing at 11 am,
at bis Sales Rooms,, Daddell Street, The 9.9. "NAM KAM” Length ...
134' ***** Breadth
273' .19'
Depth Speed
...9 knots per hour Capacity by measurement... 1500 tons Engine cylinders, 27" 50", Deadweight including Bookers 100 tons
Atroke 30"
105
Horse power...
option of PURCHASE Give location, size, price and particulara Apply Box No. 1137, ea "Chios Mail"
THE
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
HE Vadersigned have received inatractions to soil by ablic
(FOR 1000UYT OF TEX CONGKANED
Auction
FRIDAY,
August 1, 1919, at 10:30 am.. at their Sales Booms, No. 8, Dea. For Road, Corner of
Ice Horse Street- HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
20.
&c.
*c...
One Billiard Tabla
And
Tzza: Cash,
Two Pianos.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
Hongkong: July 30,, 1979,
(For Account of the Concerned.)
OK
་་
WEDNESDAY, August 6, 1919, commencing st 2.30 p.m. at their Sale Room, No. 8, Dae Voras Road, Corner of Ice House Street, USEFUL HOUSEHOLD FURNI- TURE, A NUMBER OF CARPETS, GLASS AND PLATED WARE,
as follows:-
Large Chesterfield Sofas, Arm-chatra (new Folding Card and Occasional tables, One Upholstered Suits, Bedroom furniture, comprising Teslewood Twin Bedsteads, large and sma Wardrobes, Dressing Tables, Washstands, thin fumed Teakwood), Sideboards, Dinner Waggons, Extension Dining Tables and Chaire, &c, Dinner Services, Crockery," and Olss Wack, Cooking Stoves, Catlery, &c. Bath Boum Utensils, Electro-Flated Ware,
at present running between Hongkong | Screens, & quantity of
and Haiphong, Te-Cash on delivery,
Electric Roading Lamps, Teakwood Blackwood
GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer. Hongkong, July 30, 1819.
TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
GOLDSMITH AT THE VICTORIA.
On THURSDAY NIGHT the VICTORIA is projecting the World Famous Novel of Goldsmith.
66
THE VICAR OF WAKEFIELD"
To all Lovers of a perfect picture the management of the VICTORIA Confidently recommend it to their Patrons. It is produced by Mr. Ward & Associated with him is a Wonderful Cast. Come & see George Primrose, Oliver, Sophia & Moses, Squire Thorna- Hill, Arabella Wilmot & the Vicar, The Characters that Goldsmith Immortalised in his Novel
You must not miss this opportunity of renewing your acquaintance with this English Classic. Good Wine needs no busb..
It is a seven pars pletare & in spite of the prohibitive price the VICTORIA have paid for it, there will be no incrasse in prices.
Booking at ANDERSON'S.
The Greatest Film production of the Age!
Four separate stories, woven into one!
BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH
THE
CORONET
F. MARSHALL SANDERSON
WILL PRESENT
OR FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY, August 1, 2 & 3
TH
at 9.15 p.m. only. « D. W. GRIFFITH'S
COLOSSAL SPECTACLE
"INTOLERANCE"
THE PICTURE THAT HAS ALL THE STARS
J
Lilian Gish
Constance Talmadge - Bessie Love Miriam Cooper and Elmo Lincoln (Tarzan) IN THE PRINCIPAL ROLES
Sir Herbert Tree-Douglas Fairbanks-de Wolf Hopper
as supernumeraries. '
Prices $3.00 & $1,50.
Booking at ROBINSON'S,
Furniture, Black wood Fire Screen, &, Side Tables, Chairs, Cabinets Pictures tc.. Several Carpets now and second- hand,
Also
"Pisco and 1 Riesha.
(Full Particulars from. Catalogue). Terms --Cash
EUGHES & EOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, July 30, 1919.
(For Account of the Concerned},
ON
WEDNESDAY.. August 6, 1919, commencing at 2.30 p.m., at their Sales Romas, No. 8, DI VEUX ROAD, Gorner of Ice House Street,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF USEFUL HOUSEHOLD LINENS, DEAWN WORK. & EMBROIDERIES,
Comprising:-
HOUSEHOLD LINENS:-Single and Doabio Plain and Hemstitched Sheets, Pillow Casco, Double White Batin Quilts, Linen Damsak Serviettes, Gisse Cloths. Bath Towels, Face Towels, &c. &c.
DRAWN WORK:-Bedspreads, Pillow Cases, Tray Cloths, &c. &c.
EMBROIDERIES:-Bedspreads, Table Covers, Tos Cloths, Ranners 18 by 54 in. Also
A few lots of Suit Cases and Attache Cases.
(All new goods and amall lots to suit parchasers).
(Full Particulars from Catalogue). Terms:-Ceeb
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, July 20, 1919
(FOR 1000UNT OF THE CONCERNED),
012
FRIDAY,
August 8, 1919, at 10.30 am.
at No. 6, Mountain View,
the Peak.
A Quantity of
Useful Household Furnituro,
&c, &c.
(Fell Particulars from Catalogue).
Da view day of sale. Terma: Caah,
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
Hongkong, July 30, 1919..
CAN YOU AFFORD THE RISKT
VERE you ever seized with a severe attack of cramp colie or diarrhe without a bottle of Chamberlain's Colio and Diarrhoea Remerly in the house! Don't take such riska. A dose or two will care you before a doctor could possibly be called, and it never fails even in the most severe and danger- one cases. For sale By: All Chomista and storekeepers.
NOTICES.
A QUESTION
that has been asked us many
times lately is, "What about.
Carpets" when do you expect
it
tjesh stock and what about price!
We are pleased to say that a small consigament has arrived and though the sterling price is high we are able to offer them very low owing to the High Exchange ruling
The Seamless Axminsters are a nice range, useful sizes. för Drawing or Dining Rooms and we have the Piece Goods 19 well.
In Tapestry and Brussels wa have a nice selection, also very useful Union Carpets suitable for Bed Rooms, aizes; 3 x 3, 3 x 3 and 3 x 4 yards, which come very moderate in price.
Mohair Rugs in all Colours, Mats, Mattings. Felta, etc., and if του will call we shall be pleased to show our Stock.
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