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SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 1919.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
(Router)s Service to the China Mai}.)
AUSTRIA..
BOXING IN HONGKONG,
Boxing enthunts wiûl be pleased to kun that Chief Petty Otheer Willin is arranging a boxing tourna juent to take place in the City Hall
in the last week of October.
INTERNATIONAL
THE CHINA MAIL.
MERCANTILE MARINE.
COMPANY'S PROFITS FOR
THE YEAR
BIG THEFT FROM THE KOWLOON DOCKS.
OYER $3,000 WORTH OF STEEL. PLATES.
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THE ATREES HOMERS.
The Rev. F.G.B. Hastings R.N. Chaplain HM. Dockyard acknow- ledges with thanks the following contributions to the Atreus Fund.
Mr. Eldon: Potter ..................$10 Mr. H.F. Allgood. *G. A.!":
Prairie Oyster
Haggis
25 20
10:
Scots Wha Hae............. 3
The above sum has been forwarded to Mrs. Stabb..
Some interesting developments are Sky Kerrison, the middle-weight PARIS, August 19th. and welterweight champion of the For 1918 the total net income of with the thefs of over 50 steel plates,
expected to take place in connection · It is anderstood that the Peace Confer Colony, who recently returned to the the International Mercantile Marine vulad at $5,000, which had been ence will consent to important medica-tokony, having left his left thumb tions of the Treaty in favour of Austria behind in France, is fast training for Company was
10,263,378 dols., stolen from the Kavkom. Deekrank. notably as regards Anancial reparation claims and allocation of the old Austrian the tournament. He is expecting to against 15,923,521 dols. Deduct band Two men, arrested for being con debt.
be challenged by someore an interest. 2,336,308 dols., and deprecia at the Magistrues, this morning.
earned in the robbery, were produced H.M.S. Hawkins," Cairo," and tion on steamships, directly, owned, The Supreme Council has decided to
One of the defendants is a mor * Colombo '" all of which age Low on recognise the new Austrin as the Aus their way to Hongkong, Mr. Wilkin 660,405 dols., there is left a balance, Eghter coolie and tile second defen- trian Republic and not (LA German-
is of opicion that the loss of Ker of 7,271,665 dols., against 12:900,275 dint a tallyman. They are alleged rison's thunb will not affect him in dols. The combined income account to have taken the steel to a Jank,Mr. C. L. Sandes, 2nd donation. 20.00 the Feast. B. Neal of the for the year shows
which has disappeared. A
1 surplus :** TAJTE**** is, ako willing to take on
Austria.
Pants, August 12th.
GRICKET.
Lonnes. August 19th.
Notts beat Sussex by an innings and
tuna..
Kent beat Hants by an innings and
18 runs
Somerset . Essex and Surrey e. York- shire matches were drawn.
ITALIANS LEAVE HUSSIA.
WEEKLY SHARE REPORT
Messi W. Lyant to report on August 15:
Mr. Willin is depending on the new warships to supply the rent der of the contests. The profs of | the fourrument will be given to the
| widow of Inspector Terrett..
over.
FUND FOR PROVIDING AMUSEMENTS.
FOR THE MEN GOING HOME ON
5.5. ATREUS."
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Eldon Potter.
The hearing of the case has been
BRUTAL MURDER IN KOWLOON.
CHINAMAN'S HEAD ALMOST SEVERED.
A most brutal murder was com.
.. Allgood.....
Peter Potts.
J. A.........
10.00
25.00 20:00 20.00
Mr. Rose Thomson... Already acknowledged
10:00
260.00
365,00
A CUTE LITTLE BOY.
A cute little Chinese boy, not ite ten years old. tried to ape the an and going into a grocery store represented himself as an office boy of a Chinese firm.
He asked for tobacco and wine and the foolish grocer gave these to him. When payment day came round the
he weight comers, the Ameri-ot 12,940,537 dols., after adjourned.
Bli fixed charges. sub who recently challenged meeting anyone in the Far East not having and operating expenses, in which materials.
latter are included all charges for repairs. maintenance and hauls, as compared with a surplus of 15,475,986 dols, for the year 1917, a decrease of 2,535,448 dols. Since 1st It has also been definitely decided January, 1917, dividends have been to hold a big boxing tournament at paid on this company's preferred mitted yesterday afternoon in Kow. GETS A WARM LITTLE STICK. Rom August 13th the Theatre Roy during the first stock as follows: 14th April 1917, 3kor by some person or persones The Italian Commission And expeditionary forer left, Murmansk oners from Shanghai and from British thereafter, each 1st August and 1st to heath. The Police discovered the the week of December, when the cricket per cent. semi-annual dividend and know when a Chinese was stabbed August 8th for Italy.
Maga will be in the Colony, February, 3 per cent. semi-annually body lying between the Duck Exten. is not yet been decided to which to and including 1st February, 1919 sons and Tu Wan and removed it charity the profits of the second also account of ur paid back dividenda, to the Public Mortuary,
The de tournament will be devoted;
31st December, 1917, 10 per cent.osed, is about 33 years of age and 3rd May, 1918, 5 per cent. 15th May,ad Ave wounds on the head, two 1919, 10 per cent. This leaves a of thent being deep wounds. One balance of 57 per cent. unpaid back wand on the neck almost levers the bi
office, and the tiations with a British syndicate re the appearance of being a firemen learned that he had been stung. The grocer garding the purchase of the steam and must have been taken unawares boy was found and arrested yesterday ships belonging to the British com-by the murderers, as he had an open in Queen's Road. This morning he panies in which this company is inn in his right band when dis was prescribed ten strokes with the terested culminated in November in an covered.
birch. offer which, under the then existing circumstances and conditions, was ac ceptable. On 26th November the Goy ernment stated that approval of this sale could not be given, and that they were prepared to take over the ownership of these vessels upon the terms of the British offer. On 2nd April, 1919, however, the directors were advised that they could not consider further the acquisition of the British tonnage, and that they were free to deal with the properties as they might consider desirable. The conditions in shipping have
During the week under regjów ins spite of the oppressive heat our mar- ke has been active and a god around of beries as been put through both fer credi 'and forściere
Delivery
The Slangbed Tarket shows little activity and no change y be expected in rutes until
Sientepulber.
Banks-Flongkong, and Shungi BEX The sterling rate of ex change appears to be still on the inceruse and has hul the effect of Cung Tides to offer to sell it $665. There are probable buyers at
Marine Insurances. L'alogs are very firm with buyers at $220. » Yung szews are still wanted at $290
rendi Far Easterns at $23. C unte ingers at $430.
Pipe Insarmeres, Hongkong Firest
piced at $340. China
Fires barvy sollees an $137.
Shipping Ineltismas (Deferred } have sightly recaled but shares are Watter age $IND Podaxes are olet but firm with bugens at $36.
Refuerim, 'ision Sugar leve mceled to Slatt bugees. We withers. stand the Catopang Bud uuele mismat $NODERN for the fat duit year's working at it is expected by the end of their financial year, unless unforeseen circumstances arise, iBey with be in a position to show a profit equal to the amount of their capitul. Malabons are strong with buyers at $46.
Docks and Wharves.--Kowloon Ilm. ve nilvanced and shares la e $380. Kowloon: Warves have been the median ag
berge business both for cash the forward delivery. Transactions have taken place to clay at $97 ensch much 800 September. Slanghai Dok are quiet with sellers at Th. 11
3bicolano Conents are want- el at $81. Eletries $84, China Pra vidents $0, Clio Lights $6.15. Ropes $32. Watsons $54, Powells $12 and Weetmans $20 all buyers..
HELPING A DEAD MAN'S
WIFE.
A PLAUSIBLE STORY.
A Chinese, who had been long resident in Rangon, and who inci- dentally bad become a wealthy meu, agcongenied a man and his wife on a trip to Hongkong. On arrival this city the trio rented a house in Hillier Street and live happily for 1 dep Guyu were lith visits the House and removed the husband. After the funeral the widow sought the assistance of her husband's friend to remove her buggage to the country, When the couple reuched the Bau Tak wharf, Revenue Officers searchi ed the luggage und found a revolver and ammunition.
The in ww arranted, produced before the Mus trate and discharged when the cir constances were hade known. The
revolver und ammunition were con fiscated and presented to the Police
amoury.
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GOOD BULLDOGS COME.
Miss Waldin's champion bull-dogs, Babes und ̈* Mke," which cir ried all before them in their clues at the last Hongkong Dog Show, having decided to commemorate their breed have presented their fair owner with a pair of pups, now seven weeks nkl. The new arrival,, who are to be
called Touzny " and "Susan," have all the points of their parente, especially *** Suan," "scho Vius get the requisite arched, legs of Hit typical bal. In the day to come, i will be very fine bull-dogs that wi boat Tomany" and "Susan'at the Dog Shown.
AN UNENVIABLE RECORD dividends on 16th May, 1919. Nego-head from the body. Deceased has the was seat round to
A RETURNED EANISHEE'S
OFFENCES.
A Chinese, who had been banished Jon the nonetons, had been con- Evicted for over five larcenies, and who is as present awaiting trial by the Supreme Court for returning from a life banishment, was arrested a few.rights ago under suspicious c'contestance opposite a Japanese godown on the Praya. He was seen picking the lock of the store und was arrested by an Indian watchman. When the man was, token to the Police Station a visit was paid to the Mies" gallery, and there was no one
ed,
ALICE MEMORIAL AND AFFILIATED HOSPITALS.
The Honorary treasurer begs to acknowledge, with thanks, the follow- ing contribution to the funds of the Hospitals:-
The Wo Ping Theatre (special subscription) $50.00.
Mr. E. S. Hose, Director of Food
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
WANTED
WANTED A Dart energetic RUNNER for an old Established Firm cf Wine Marchants. Reply to Box No 1141 care of “ CHINA MAIL.”
EUROPEAN HARBOUR
FACTURING CO., LTD.
AN INTERIM DIVIDEND of ONE
DOLLAR ($1.-) per Share for Messrs Reid and Coutts two account 1919, will be payable on of the local Police THURSDAY, the 28th August, 1919.
States tax laws and also in the sterl ing exchange situation. While the situation was being carefully "con- members
mon surprised than the unb materially altered since the nego Production, F. M. S., has taken over THE HONGKONG ROPE MANU- * to find his photographs. Hie ievable record was then discover. tiations with the British syndi the directorship of food production in the in the Colony, replacing Mr. R. J. B. He was produced before Mr. cate; the armistice has
meantime been signed, and there Clayton, who has gone home on B. E. Lindsell at the Magency have been changes in the United furlough. this morning and cineped with breaking into the store...
Defendant's exone was that while walking past the store he noticed asidered the British syndicate made a who left for Home on war service Shareholders are requested to apply for broom and picked it up. A wutch- hun arived on the scene in double definite offer to the British companies returned to the Colony, yesterday
for their steamers and other assets, by the
of Japan prek time and arrestal hita. Mr.
which they regarded" favourably. Reid lost his leg in France and now fordwell sentenced defendant to five The directors on 20th May last ap-has a wooden leg, while Coutts, weeks" kurd labour,
proved the acceptance of this offer who was in Mesopotamia, was by the International Navigation Com- at one time reported missing and pany, as the owner of the shares prayers were offered for him at the both days inclusive. of the other British companies. As local church. He was subsequent- the shipping policy of Great Britainly found lying in an unconscious .in a bospital in has been fairly well defined, the subsi- condition diary companies have purchased dur Mesopotamia.
SNATCHING $100.
SMART WORK BY A FOKI,
I
ing the past few months eleven new British flag steamers of a gross ton-
A Cluese youth, who had two nage of about 75,000, and have banknotes of the value of $50 each under construction and ordered 16 in his left breast pocket, was walk-steamers of approximately 216,000 Ling along Queen's Road in the diree gross tonnage. More than one quarter tion of the Hongkong and Shanghai of the entire American Expeditionary Bank, when another youth snatched Force was transported to Europe in the notes and attempted to runvessels owned or operated by the away. Another on, a witnesss to International Five incident, mediately seized the Company. snatcher,, who dropped the pote's on
the ground. The man was removed Įto the Police Station and kept there. The matcher was produced at the Mugistry this morning, on charge of stealing. His defence was that noticing the bank notes lying on the ground he drew con plainant's attention to their.
Mr. Smith sentenced defendunt to swerks hard labour.
Mercantile
GERMAN SHIPS.
Marine
"FREIBERG" IN SINGAPORE.
The s.s.." Freiberg" on the morn- ing of August 4, went into the King's Dock at Keppel Harbour, Singapore gally flying a white pennant with red edges inscribed "Freiberg" at the
SMOTHERED WITH LIME. fore, the British ensign at the main,
AN UNPLEASANT RECEPTION.
and the International fiag at the stern-all brand new and looking very gay. The ship herself looks in good condition. "Hamburg" is still to be read on the stern. The ship, Two Chinese women, one of whom which has a tonnage of 5,811, had only is partially blind, returned home been built three months when she left aiter an after-dinner constitutional, Hamburg for the Middle East, and it and entered house No. 45 Square was at the conclusion of her malden Street. While ascending to the journey that she dropped in for her second floor of the building, a Chi- long internment. Above the water nese, for no apparent reason, apect line she has been kept in very fine bucket of lime over their heads, condition and with her recent coating mothering thein This warm recep. of paint she presents a very nice Coolies bave already tion was not appreciated by the two appearance. wonnen who went to the Palice commenced clearing the barnacles.
off the bottom of the ship.. Several Station and complained. The Police of her boats, all bearing the ship's arrested the man, and produced him name, are at present lying on the before Mr. N. L. Smith, on a charge wharf. It is not known how long of assault. The case was remanded. she will be in dry dock-F.P. Bail being fixed at $50.
Progress was reported at the half yearly meeting of the Straits Settle- ments Branch of the National As sociation of Discharged Sailors and Soldiers held in the North Room of the S.CC. Pavilion. Mr. C. D'Arcy Cayley presided
а
over
very gratifying attendance
of members. A. resume of the work accomplished during the initial half year of the Branch's existence was presented which showed that members are coming in steadily and financially the branch is in a zound position. The branch has now been affiliated with the national body" at home and there is no reason why the membership should not go up by. leaps and bounds.
"Empress
Dividend Warrants at the Company's Office, St. George's Building, Hongkong. The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from THURSDAY the 21st August, 1919, to THURSDAY the 28th August, 1919,
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SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., . Feneral ManagETY. Ecogkong, August 16, 1919. --
TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
THEATRE
ROYAL.
August 19th, 20th & 21st, at 9.15 p.m.
H. W. RAY
Presents
D. W. GRIFFITH'S
#
Hearts World
PRICES-DUISA CIRCLE: $2.00
الامير
NO
STALLS:
of the
81.00
BOOKING AT MOUTKIE'S.
PROFITEERING.
We Charge PRE-WAB Rates. We Distribute 95%, of our Profits TO OUR POLICYHOLDERS. THE SUN LIFE ASSURANCE CO. OF CANADA.
Powell's Building, F. M WELLER,
12, Des Yaruz Road, Central. Manager.
Hongkong.
THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER $2,000,000 PICTURE.
THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER "INTOLERANCE."
TO-NIGHT
6.16 & 9.15.
If you have not yet seen the Screen's Most Glorious Production, do not miss this last opportunity.
THE CORONET
NOTICES.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
COWBOY
WALTER
MARCA
• British
BRAND
VAQUERO
BOVILL & COLTIVERPOOL
LAGER
BEER
$25
per casa of
8 dozen
pints.
$3.30
per dozen bottles.
"FINE SPARKLING LAGER "BEER
BREWED IN GREAT BRITAIN.
A light beer of Guaranteed Purity and most delicats and delicious favouri
"
'COWBOY" Brand Guinness Stout
Pints per dox. $4.
Splits per doz. $3.
NEW
COLUMBIA
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A 5944
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One step
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A 6008
One step
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