"
TO
TRADE DEPRESSION.
SITUATION IN THE EAST.
PIECE GOODS AFFECTED,
WAS IT A BOMB?
CHINESE TRADERS SCARED.
CURIOUS INCIDENT IN SHANGHAL
The Chinese traders who packed Information received in Hongkong the market hall of the Chinese Stock and current in business circles in Exchange and Produce Co. at the cates that the general trade depres- | corner of the Boulevard Edouard sion in the East concerning which VII. and Szechment Road received. fragmentary reports have been create a scare on Wednesday afternoon enlated, is widespread and of serious when a small object wrapped up in proportions. The centres that are
a piece of newspaper was discovered chiefly slected are said to be Shang-
on the floor. hai, Singapore, Calcutta and Bombay. Everybody thought it was a bord,
Something has been said already about the piece goeds situation in when, according to the story of Shanghai.
The statement made the Chinese gentleman in charge of new that of 120 piece goods dealers the department whom a representa- in Shanghai, 90 have failed or are on tive of this paper saw yesterday, the the verge of bankruptcy. Included paper was taken of a small empty in this number are the quarapter bottle was found within" The bottle, cf the compradore tf one of the prominent banks L the East, 25 we!! as the sub-agat" of car at the foremost trading fuma in the part of the
*50*
the reporter was told, was alterwards thrown into the river by a servant.---- Star Times.
world. The total abilities pre- NOTICE TO SHIPPERS AND sented by the firms affected are cöm. puted at Taels 10,000,000.
The situation in the piece goods market in Singapore also is described
goods auctions have been held with-
as very drsatisfactory. Lately piece
out result, and it has been necessary
PASSENGERS.
VESSELS DUE
FROM SHANGHII.
to withdraw the goods. Blankets have | Dec. 29.-R. E
been sold as low as $1.50 (Singapore) {
each. and it is said that more than 300 motor cars are rusting on the Jan. wharves awaiting delivery. If the
come
backs withdraw their support a -grave slump in business is predicted.
The worst reports
from Calcutta" and Bombay... These accounts say that from 30, to 50 actes i a crore being ten millions) of rupees of piece goods bills have been dishonoured by rative frms owing to the drop in exchange,
24-RF.
Futto.
Aki: 405.
Rests
Laorist.
City of Agra.
Herior.
Demodoco
Orestes
B F... 2-R F.
3-R F.
+
A-B. F.
FRF
T-R F
11.-P. & Q
Feb.
-AF. B.F. 31.-R. F.
FROM
JIFIE.
20-R, F.
Agamemncs.
Fanca
Anchises. Knight Templar.
Kentucky.
Devanha
Fyrke.
2E & A.
St. Albane.
20.—X. Y. K.
If the actual loss proves to be one- Dec. 18-P. & O thig of this ameurt, it means that British manufacturers will suffer to the extent of 100 to 250 millions of rupėrs. The banks remselves are covered, and the loss endore wil "ial co the manufacture
-S. Y. K. 23.-B. I. A
31.-P.&O.
Jab
4-BI-A
The question of how this condition may be relieved is of irmense im-¡ portance to business circles through- out the East. Some look to the Government for reef, in hope that Feb.
it may devise somering the way; of assistance, possibly by unlizing e į
part of the excess prvals Tempis.
PASSENGERS.
DEPARTURES.
Fer Empress of Russia," seater; day-Mae L J. Exano, Sir and MYSL suni. MrWm. de Bracke ker. Mr B.M. Krye. Mit Faith. Lur er Cornell, Miratur. H. Com " Mr Baron Coba, Mrs D.
Caleotr. Rev. and Mrs E J.Doty, Mr and Mrs W. 5. Davies. Mas Lesie - ick- , M- Dugan his E Dawn. Miss D. Dever, Mr and Mrs Manuel Earnshaw, Mr Win. W. Eastman, Mr J. A. Eyre, Mr and Mr H..Fairchild, Meta-gackt. Mr G. E. Farquharsot, Mr H. B. Franz Mr L. A Faustics. 3: David Fiesche Mit B. Geithon, Capt and Mrs E B Greet Me 1. H. Gotch. Mrs Alire Guvnorizi, Mr J. A. de Grežjem Mr 0.
10-B F. 15E. & A. 1.-B. F. 2.-P. O.. 24.-P. F.
4-P.. L&F. K-E &A. 18-P & u
21-8. F.
2-R F
Mar. T.-B. F.
FROM
Dec. 2.-B. F. Jas. 25-B. F. Feb. -B. F. Mar. B. F. *.-8. F. Apr. 23.-B. F.
Dec. 18.-C.
FROM
18.-J.C.J.L. 21.-J. CJ.L
- CJL
Katori Mart.
(D.&to) Sang. M.
Tanda
Sicilia.
Gregory Apps.
Harbacs.
Exstera. Bellerophe. Plassy.
Delta.
.. Ixion.
KADOWI Khita.
Mentor."
Lsxc00 Achilles
MANILA.
*yndareas. Tewcer. Protesilan Taitbetins Iyadareas Teacct.
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Although the prices have considerably advanced in Paris for the latest Models, Madame Flint is charging the reasonable prices that she has always done.
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Corner of Flower Street.
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
Telegraphic Cocan coication with Gap Puch Lighthouse is interrupted.
REGISTERED and PARCEL MAILS are elesed 15 minutes earlier than the tims given below unless otherwise stated, and where mails are advertised to close: at or before 9 am. registered and parcel rails are closed at pm. on the previous day.
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* WEATHER REFORT.
Dec. 17 114 0800-No returns from. Japanese stations.
Pressure has decreased considerably over N.E. Ohins and slightly over Luzz and Formoss.
Freh mansion may be expected along the south east gesit of Chica kod over the N. China Sea
Hongborg Rainfall for the 24 hours, erding at te am today, 8:18, #chi Total sicce Jannarg 1st, 106:83 inches, against an average of $264 inches.
Forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon on Dicember 15th.
Rock.
co
S and NE winds, fresh: candy, occasional rain.
-formu. Cha un» l. The same as
coult mat af Calme betwada Kongloaz, ami Lamoeka The same as No 1.
-South coast of Chios_beswand Bangkne and Ham S.E. winds. moderate.
POYAL OBSERVATORY, MANG KUXO, DEILY ERATEER ·
REPORT.
DECEMBER 15, 1520—60
Temperatura,
Hrmiske15,
Vidivostock ca. 30.35 24
Semara
Hakodate
Tokio
Kochi
Ex.goshins Jshima....
Ishi Jums
Kab...
Sunin Island
Faibstwei C30 22
Sackow
chang
Shangahs..
Slakiang
Shanghai.. 30.5
20.13
TI
30.06 68 83 3).09 $
Sharp Pk. 7 3.04 60 Amoy 60 61 SOT Taihors... Faicha Tsinan ... Koshut... Pescadores. Canton -- Hongkong
Wuchor
Hoiber
30.07 63 3:05 *2 30 03 €6
30.16 68 83 30.11 85
1 Gap Rock!
FROX
Prz
# Kaczo
30.11
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18.
Shirghai
Shanghai
...Deranks
Chli
fhalten.
20.13
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19.
Toucane...
23.99
Shanghai
Sinking
Knight Templar
C.St. James
Aparri
23.93
Dagupan
MONDAY, DECEMBER 20.
JIVI.
Haiyung
Gorontalo. Tibodas Thlajen
"ECORPEvia Seppatim (Letters only).................
Shanghai ard Japane Straits kauempana an Japan.......................
•
Hong-Wan-I Katori Mara Takeshima Marn St. Albans
Kazi Lagsapi
£9.84
2
£9.80
7
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25-
Straits and Calectts..
Kota Maru
OUTWARD MAILS.
FEJI BOMBLY.
Dec. 19.-P. & 0. J. 25.-P. & 0. Feh
P. £0.
Diwara, Duders
Dilward.
FROM CALCUTTA.
E. Hine. Mr and Mrs W. C. Hawe Ms Dec. 25.-Y. Y. E. Kota Maru
J. W de Haas, Mr W. H. Humphrey.
Hr J. A. Bamblett, Mr M. L. Hopkin.
Hr. A. Hancock, stre: C.de Jager Dec. 27.4, E.
Mr C. W. Jansen. Mr and Mrs Henry
FROM MELBOURNE AND STDIET
TRİYUL .-E&A. Easter. Kawas
Fatten. Mr F. Kirchser. Mr and Mrs Jan. 23-ESA. B. Kaght, Dr Harry L. Kreicit Meani Mrs Louis J. Boster. Mrs Geo. A. Leve que, Miss M. McTuxyre. M. i. A, Ste- Intyre. Mr E. M. M. nr. 3 N. . Mal- len. Me C. V. Mack, Min. F. A. Molitor. Mrs N. M. Nonon, Mr M. 2. Orrick, Mr E.S.J. Philips, Jr. Lest. W. M. Pect fiel. Mr and Mrs. W. Plomme, M: 1 Alat Mr G. B. Pa, Mr G.
FROM VANCOUVER.
Dec. 25-CP.O.S. Mostrazie.
2. P.0.9. Fuipress of Japan.
FROM BEATTLE.
Crosskega. isa. I--A. Î..
1.-B. F. Teucer.
Ixioa. Taithybias. Enmore. Tyndareus... Tencer Frotesilaus.
Rogers, Mr W. Rehbock, Miss Remarka Mr. Bankin, Mr. B. A. Boirs. Farber Feb. 1-B. F I. Raymond, 3r ano Mach, zooters. Mr 91.-B. F. Geo. A. Stewart, Mi W. G. symzors. Mr 24. L W. G. Socters, Air Wm. Sooters Mr H. S. ¦ Mar. 16.-B. F. boott, Mr G. A. Short, Mr E. W. Short, ¦ Apr. 15-B. F. Mr G. Syqtia, Big A.Suntaj. Me com May 3-2. E. merfeld, Mr L. L. Turner. Father A. Van ; de Velde, Mr and Mrs B. C. Whitney, } Yather J. de Wolf, Miss F. Wyles. Mi and MIS R. L. Watson, Mr T. E. Welch. Dec.
Mr 4. Williams, Mr and M1- T. W, F. Wilson, Mr Fhil, . Whitaker, Mrs P. 0. Youle and Mr. Zanzinger,
FROM SAN FRANCISCO,
-T. E. K. Siberia Mart.
FROM PORTLAND. " Jan. 1.- L Mostazus.
FROM NEW YORK.
20.-G. T
One fatal case of plague, Chinese, was reported yesterday. Dec. "18.-AL
H.E. Senhor Henrique Monteiro
Dryden.
*
Jay. – Đ.
10.-A. L.
15.-A..
Glenlace: Glensde
Selodack, Fates
Correa da Silva, Governor of Maëso, i
1A.-G. L
Glestar Duguane
guese cruiser ** Petria,"; this morning. !
After the esual salutes were fired, the
"Patria" exchanged compliments with
FROM LONDON.
Plassy.
arrived in the Colony by the Portu- Feb. 2-AI.
6-N: Y.,
the Admiral. Senior da Silva made, Dec. 22.-P. & D. his official landing later in the day. Į $2.-P. & 0. and accompanied by Senhor Albuquer- Jau que el Castro. Consul for Portugal.! prid ́a visit to H.E. St. Reginald j» Sabts. K.C.M.G.. at Governmect | House, whence they proceed later in the afternoon to lay the foundation stone of the new Club Lusitano Build-1 ing in Ice House Street.
9.-P. & O., 13-P;&0. 17.-P. & 0. 20.-N. Y. K. 16.-P. & D. Feb. 2-P.4 0.
14-P, & O... 23--P. & 0.
Besi Tokohama Maru. Delta Jahore. Бата Tamba Maru. Alipore. Kashgar. Fatmir. Khivs
TEON LIVERPOOL.
Canton press reports yesterday Dec. 16.-B. F.
service of Ma Yung-hsien" and Ma Jan... 8-B. T.
·Alcinous Tokushima Naru. Knight Templar. Rbers Protestaus.
Anchises.
stated that Captain Tom Gunn, the 1
noted Chinese aviator who was in the
20-X. Y. E. 2L-E. F. 94.-B. F.!
Chi, two Kwingsi militarists, during
the list, few years in Canton, is now
sti loyal to the Kyangsi-ites against
2.-R. F. 13-B F. 20.-B. P.
B.T
Ivacon
Achiller.
14.-B. F.
17.-8. F. 25-B. F.
Belnada. Teiresias. Titan. Keenon/
the interest of his native provincials. Feb. 3-B. F. He is reported as having made the panchase of aeroplanes in Maco for the use of the wangs Anny. When this report was referred to one of Captain Tom Gum's friends, the lar
bok would not the exact address of Captain
Mentor.
The CP.D.8, RM.S. “Reprees of Japan, left Vancouver för Hongcons, via Japan ports, and Shanghai on Dec. 7, and is dus bers od ́or about Dec:29.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17. 1920.
ENTERTAINMEATS,
THE CORONETI
TONIGHT, at 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15
WILLIAM
DESMOND
“A BROADWAY COWBOY"
CORONET REVIEW.
SNUB POLLARD - in **CALL A TAXI,'
Wind
TEL
RSTI.
HONGKONG THEATRE.
TEL
2511.
Weather.
0
C. W. JEFFRIES, Director. Hongkong Observatory, Dec. 17, 1920.
1. BAROMETER. redored to 39 dezrves | Fabrenheit, on the level of the ses in inches, tenths and hundredths.
2. TEMPERATURE, in the shade in de- grees Fahrenheit;
1. HTT, in percentage of saturs tion the humidity of air saturated with moisture being 100.
4. DIRECTION OF Wise, to two points. 5. FORCE OF WIND, according to Beadford Scale.
STATE or WEATHIR, b blue sky, c detached cloud. d drizzling rain. f fog g gloomy, hail, 1 lightning, o overset
p passing showers, q squall, r rain, a szow
i thunder v visibility w dew, wel
TO-NIGHT, at 6.15 & 9.15
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PLASS AT HOUTRIES-
AVIATION.
NEW AIR RECORDS.
189 MILES AS HOUR.
There has been a red-letter day in
7. Ras in heches tenths and han-aviation at Villacoublay, Sadi Le-;
dredths.
HONGKONG TIDES.
cointe, winner of the Gordon Bennett Aviation Cup, has established a speed record, flying at the rate of 302.525 kilometres, about 189 miles an hour. The-direction of the wind did nor
The tide-table kiven below has bosa porplied at the National Almanse Ocount in this test, since the time re in London from the result of the annuals gistered was the average time of thei
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Tel. 2105 and 2903.
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Tel. 1676. 62. Des Vœux Rd. Co.
THE KWONG KHUL Photographic Suppliers.
Tel. 2170. 60, Queen's Rd. Central,
·LAZARUS, “N. Opticians. Tel. 2203, 28, Queen's Rd. Central.
Tel.
of observations taken by means of analometre marked in two directions. Tel. sutomatic tide-recording machine in the
Water Police Bain st Tsim Sha Tral Flying very low, sometimes ten feet furing the yeaTE 1905–9.
LOCK HING. Curio Dealers.
33, Queen's Rd. Central,
MUMEYA SANO. Japanese Photographers. 254. 8x, Queen's Rd. Céntral,
STANLEY & CO, U..
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38-40, Queen's Rd. CL
Thirty two Shanghai Horse
azived per 5.5.
The seco of the table coresponds with from the ground at four o'clock in the the zero of the sounding in the Admiralty afternoon, Sadi Lecointe covered the Chark which has been found to be 4 teet outward kilometre in 12 1-10 secs.. Bazaar subscription griffins having
Inches below mean in-level
Szechaen they will be drawn for to-day at the Club Stables, Hongkong Jockey Causeway Bay at 5.15 p.m.
To obtain the depth of water on the and the return journey in 117-10 dd feet 4 inches, and on the gauge fore, 11 9-10 secs. de gange as the Victoris Naval Yard secs. The average tire was, there
The machine Lamont Dock, Aberdeen, add 10 feet
December 18 to 24, 1920, -
TETA KOTHE
Law Wate
મા
4 inches to the height given in the table which has beaten the record was oc- cupied by Kirch in the Gordon Ben- nett Cup contest. Its weight had not
The Canton Govertiment is still been reduced, while the seropiane of Sadi Leccinte had been reduced 10 hoping that the gunboats and ether rwelve square metres surface. This Kwanging public property appro Here is regared as a significant fact prov-priated by Kwangsi will be returned. ing that the fastest machine is not The Canton Government is now nsk- recessarily the one whose surfaos ising for the return of the books takez most reduced.
From the Kwangtung Public Library,
13
Mon. 90
Taas. 21
Than..*)
Fri
Hongkong
A
*
Hangkors
Naval airship A.T. 19, which forms part of the Mediterranean air Beet, has Bown from the military-aerodrome
at Saint Cyr to its station at Auber-
also the river gunboat, “Lui-wai,"
The Kwangsi Reconstruction As- gre. Bouches du Rhone, a distance sociation, composed of Kwangsi-ites The friendly to the Constitutionalist Move- of 470 miles, in 11 hours. airship, with passengers on board. ment led by Dr. Sun Yat-sen and made the journey without a stop and others, with office at Canton, has issued a "manifesto denouncing Lu landed safely.·
Yer another record has been estab-Yung-ting, the Kwangsi war lord, and lished, this time between Paris and calling upon the people of that pro- On date at data trussels. Starting from the aero- vince to join in a movement to oust
HONGKONG REGISTER.
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Pretions
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sty p
Barometer.
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30.08 *20.11 30.03 Temperature {- 67 Havidity
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drome at Le Bourget at at 8.25 in him from his present position and the morning, the aviator Rigaud power. Among the charges against kanded at Evere at 9.35, covering the Lp Yung-ting are the illegal levy of distance between Paris and Brussels miscellaneous taxes, opening of game in an hour and five minutes: "The air-bling places in violation of the law, man had a strong wind behind him. the issue of paper-money without re- He asserts that a mistake was made serve, the appoinment, of 'unqualified in transmuting to Evere the time of and incompetent men to office, the his departure from Le Bourget, and sale of opium, the enlistment of bank”. that he had really accomplished the dits for the array, and many other
Loffences. Richest per air Temperature on the 18-journey in Afry-Ave minutes./ Lowest opme mir Zamzmenkten on th, 1753 15′
·Bongkong, Observatory Dec. 17. 1920.
Editor No. 5, Wyndham Street, Hongkong..
Printed and Pubhabed for THE CO%
WILLIAM CADE BURNETT,