TUESDAY, JULY 14, 1925,
RUBBER BOOM,
"ALE POWERS.
LATEST SENSATIONAL.
PEKING'S NEGOTIATIONS
RISE.
PRICES SOARING.
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
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Singapore, July 13. Rubber is rising sensationally. The price was 158 on Saturday and 1894 to-day.
RESTRICTION POLICY.
How It Has Saved British Industry.
(Reuter's Service,)
DECISION.
SOVIET PLANES.
(Reuter's Service.)
Shanghai, July 14. Yesterday's evening vernacular papers state a proposal was brought forward at to-day's meet-
'QUITE UNTRUE,"
BRITAIN NOT HUSHING REPORTS..
CORRESPONDENCE.
STRIKE PAY."
(To the Editor of the China Mail.)
"Sir,-A coolie prosecuted by Mr. Wylie for leaving without notice has been ordered to forfeit his pay for the time he worked in June, to pay Mr. Wylie $14 his July pay in lieu of notice and to pay a fine of $20, or go to jail.
us.
to our laws and government and we can have no regrets..
Yours, etc.,
W. S. BAILEY,
Hongkong, July 19.
THE CHINA MAIL.
TO-DAYS ADVERTISEMENTS.
| THE HONGKONG, ELECTRIC
CO. LTD.
the
As practically all the Chinese employees have absented them-
from selves
work and remainder of the Staff is required for the maintenance of the electric supply, the Company asks con- sumers to call at the Head Office,
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.,
LTD.,
Agents. Hongkong, 13th July, 1925.
"TAIREA" Z
TO-DAYS ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
The Steamship
*BOLTON CASTLE". FROM NEW YORK,
Consignées of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Loan & Mortgage Co., Ltd., whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
to Japan at the risk and expense No Fire Insurance has been of the Owners of the goods.
effected.
Law on this matter is therefore P. & O. Building, (3rd floor) and Godowns of the China Provident ing of the Foreign Relations Comperfectly plain and let us where pay their accounts which are now mittee that negotiations regard possible follow Mr. Wylie's exam-ready. ing Shanghai be with Britain ple, or at least follow the lead of only. but the majority, rejected Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels,
Optional Cargo will be forward- ed unless notice to the contrary the proposal and decided that Ltd., by paying no wages for June negotiations will be with all into servants defaulting in that
be given before 13th instant,
No claims will be admitted after terested Powers.
month, and should they returd re- Peking, July 13.
the Goods have left the Godowns, employ them or not at our option London, July 13. After rejecting the proposal to and upon our terme, they having BRITISH INDIA S.N. CO., LTD. and all Goods remaining undeli
vered after 19th inst., will be sub- The effect on the rubber output conduct negotiations, regarding broken their contracts and being of the present high prices was dis Britain only, the Foreign Rela- without claim of any kind upon FROM CALCUTTA, RANGOON,ject to rent.
PENANG and SINGAPORE. All claims against the steamer cussed in the House of Commons tions Committee decided negotia-.8.
must be presented to the under- I put it that anyone paying wlan Mr. Rhys Davica (Lob.) tions were to be carried on with
signed on or before the 29th inst. asked whether, in view of the large all interested Powers.
defaulting servants for June is a The Steamship Three Soviet aeroplanes have traitor to justice and to the!
or they will not be recognised. profits of the rubber companies,
All broken, chafed and damaged of which he quoted an outstanding arrived from Russia. A fourth workers of all nationalities now having arrived from the above example, would the Government aeroplane has broken down en doing such splendid service for porta consigneee of cargo are Goods are to be left in the Go- Let us be loyal to them and, hereby informed that owing to downs, where they will be examin reconsider its policy of imitation of route. production in the Malay Peninsula.
the existing strike conditions.ed on the 18th inst. at 10 a.m.- cargo for Hongkong by theby our surveyors Messrs, God- The Tlon. W. G. Ormsby-Gore
"TĂIREA” has been overcarried dard & Douglas, replied that legislation in the Malay Peninsula wis framed for the control of export of rubber. It dub net restrict, production. There was nothing to prevent an increase in production to mert the continged shortage and in such an event, the quantify which could be exported | under the minimum scale of duty}.
Sir, Respecting ย recent would be automatenlly increased,
London. July 13.
article in the "China Mail" to the The Colonial Secretary was not pre- Reuter has been officially in- pared now to suggest to the formed that it is quite untrue that affect that the coolie prosecuted Governor of the Striits and High Britain is endeavouring to sup-by Mr. Wylie was in receipt of Commissioner of the F.M.S. that press any report with regard to $8 per day his new employ ment, I beg to say that the man. the present high price of rubber the Shanghai incidents not
on leaving Mr. Wylie, was em- required onsalation of the favouring British officials. Restriction Ordinance. A sudden. With regard to the general ployed as a gardener at Knuts- situation, the Powers continue to ford Terrace at $10 per month unexpected rise would mean greater amount of rubber retensed consult in regard to lines of pro-
only.
Yours, etc., on August 1, but the matter could cedure to be followed and the pos doubtless be examined if the price sibility and scope of a tariff con- remoined the present extra-ference provided by the Washing ordinney high level.
ton Agreement of 1921. Replying to a question a
There are differences of opin- whether he would consider the ad ion in regard to the relative posi risability of merensing, the pertions of the Diplomatic Corps and „centage of increase on August from tep to twenty per cent. the Hod. W. G. Ormehr-fiore
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AN EARLY SETTLEMENT?
(Reuter's Service:)
the Municipal Council of Shang- hai but an early settlement of the matter is expected. Meanwhile
COOLIES: WAGES.
(To the Editor of the China Mail).
TRUTH.
Hongkong, July 13.
DISINFECTANT SUPPLIES.
(To the Editor of the China Mail).
has instructed the public to dis- Sir, The Sanitary Department
that the Colonial Secretary alone) a reserve is maintained in regard infect dustbins to prevent fly-
»was unable to do that--it was
water for in
A
breeding. This being a matter
Settlements, the Federated Malay Shanghai Commission, which are that the individual should pro-1
We could not -States, and Ceylon, suddenly do it without creating, a grent disturbance.
still sub judice.
It seems clear the question of rights ought to follow the tariffs Mr. Ormsby-Gore confirmed conference when the Central Gov- He suggestion of Mr. J. Hernment might have funds with Thomas that. restrictions had im- which to carry on.
Meun while
sections
vide the disinfectant. But in many streets in the Chinese re- sidential
there mounds of garbage. To every body it is plain that these heaps
are
cannot be disinfected; if they
No insurance whatsoever has Bill of lading will be counter- been effected by the Steamship |signed by Company.
MACKINNON MACKENZIE & CO.,
Agents. Hongkong, 13th July, 1925.
THE "GLEN" LINE, LIMITED.
The Steamship
"GLENIFFER " Consignees of cargo from the United Kingdom and Continent are hereby notified that, owing to the disturbed conditions prevail- ing here, their cargo for Hong- kong per s.8. "GLENIFFER" is being discharged at Singapore, where it lies at Consignees' risk, and expense,
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD,
Agents. Hongkong, 13th July, 1925,
DODWELL & CO., LTD.,
Agents. Hongkong, 18th July, 1925.
LLOYD TRIESTINO S.N. CO.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
"B" Steamship
* NUMIDIA"
FROM TRIESTE, VENICE, BRINDISI, PORT SA, Massaua, ADEN, COLOMBO, PINANG & SINGAPORE.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that, all Gooda are being landed at their risk Into the Go- downs of the Chin. Provident Loan & Mortgage Co, Ltd. whenes and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained. Optional Cargo will be forwarded
before 13th instant.
THE PENINSULAR AND lo sosice to the contrary be given
ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO.
STEAMER FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG & BOMBAY.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, said all Goods remaining undelivered after the 19th inst., will be subject to rent.
All claims against the steamer mind be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 29th insi, or they will not
recognized.
All broken, chaled, and damaged Goods are, to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined" on the 18th inst., at 10 am. by our surveyors Messrs. Goddard & Douglas,
mensely benefited Grent Britain, though the Powers are generally could, they would be removed. especially in her dealings with agreed, no decisions have been In normal times the Sanitary THROUGH BILLS OF LADING ISSUrbe America. He expressed the opinion actually taken.
Department gives away tankfuls FOR BOYPT, MEDITERRANEAN AND that it had probably saved the
of diluted disinfectant when the CONTINENTAL FORTS AND LONDON. British rubber industry in Malaya.
house cleansing season is on. To recalled that the present price, of rubber was very much below the 12. per lb. reached years ago, and he regarded the present price 'ns abnormal.
ARBITRATION.
U.S. WOMEN AND THE WORLD COURT.
(Reuter's American Service.}
Washington, July 13.
Supporting the attitude of Pre- sident Coolidge, the National League of Women Voters has an-
ed.
COUNCIL RIGHTS.
PROPOSED SENDING OF EXTRACTS.
LONDON PARLEY?
(Reuter's Servics.)
Tokyo, July 13.".
I
*
"LAHORE”
commend to the authorities the TEE Steamship idea of putting up these tanks at street corners, so that those who will can
draw disinfectant and thus work on both the bin at home and in the street.
Yours, etc.,
CUMSHAW, Hongkong, July 14.
arrying His Majesty's Maili will be deanatched from this port at p.. on FRIDAY, the 17th July, 1925, taking Cargo for the above Porta.
Bilk and Valuable Cargo for Italy, França and London (under arrange ment) will be conveyed by this Steswar proceeding to Bombay and there tran- JAIL FOR A BRIBE.hipped to the on-carrying Steamer for
Marseillas and London, -...
Japanese Press messages from London report a conference has been proposed between the Powers representatives in Lon- A Chinese woman was charged Parcels will be received at the Office don for discussing the China bat
the Κονίσου Magistracy until 6 pm. on the day previous to situation but the Foreign Office yesterday with offering a bribe sailing. The contents and value of all states the reports are exaggerat of $26 to Sergeant Major Li Sze packages must he declared.
with a view to being released
For further partionlarw, apply to nounced its disapproval of any Shanghai Municipal Council's tion with the murder of a map at
As documents concerning the after she was detained in connec- MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & 00.,
Agante, possible eleventh hour reserva- tions with regard to the Protocol rights, etc., are in London, the Lung Cho Ching. The woman's
Hongkong, 13th July, 1925. for the establishment of a world British propose sending extracts defence was that she gave the court of arbitration when the to Shanghai and with a view to money to the detective for safe Senate takes up, in December, ensuring fairness, the Powers keeping as she understood that the question of American adher representatives in London will all prisoners had to leave their valuables with the police. The Magistrate imposed a sentence off CHINESE CUSTOMS.three months' hard labour.
ence to such a court.
to
GOLD OUTFLOW.
AFFECTING BANKING
CREDIT.
(Reuter's American Service.)
Washington, July 13.
nasist in the selection.
AMERICAN OPINION ON "
AGREEMENT.
MR. KELLOGG RETICENT.
(Reuter's American Service,) The outflow of gold, which totalled $175,000,000 (gold) in.
Swampscott, July 13. the last seven months, has begun
Before the departure to Wash- affect the banking credit. Commercial banks find themselves ington after the conference with in a position in sharp contrast to President Coolidge, Mr. F. B. that which they held since the Kellogg (former U.S. Ambas- Armistice. The result is increas-sador to Britain) expressed con- ing calls on the Federal Reserve fidence, that all the nine Powers System for credita..
KOREA FLOODS.
V
FORTY MILLION YEN DAMAGE.
TWELVE DEAD.
(Reuter's Service.)
Router's
Tokyo, July 13, Despatches from Korea state that extensive foods, in the Cen- tral and South districts have occurred.
.....
The damage is estimated at forty million yen.:
The casualties include twelve dead.
Singapore, - July 13-A report
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
HONGKONG & TERRITORIAL ESTATES, LIMITED.
With reference to the Notica dated the 14th April, 1925, sent to Shareholders of the Company whereby a Final Call of $5.00 per share was made payable upon the 15th July, 1925, the General which aigned the Chinese Cus Managers have decided in view of toms Agreement would parti- the present condition of affairs to cipate in a conference with re- extend the time for payment of gard to the future of China but this call:. Mr. Kellogg was reticent with re- gard to the probable procedure of the State Department.
Mr. Kellogg is now the Secre- tary of State
+
LABOUR, MOVE,
REQUEST TO CONVENE CONFERENCE.
TO DISCUSS CHINA......
(Router's American Service.)
New York, July 18, The President of the American Federation of Labour has sent
from Parim states that the Singelever to President Coolidge dak
pore Maru is hard aground air that un' attempt to finat ber at midnight on Baturday fosted.. –The ship must.
first be lightened and boolies have been heat to this end
(to convené sa conference
Notice is accordingly hereby given that the said date, for pay- ment of the said Final Callis extended until the 15th October, 1926, and that the form of Bankers Receipt already sent to Shareholders can be used as though the date named therein were the 15th October, 1925, 9412
Dated 14th July, 1925. For HONGKONG & TERRITORIAL ESTATES, LIMITED, SHEWAN TOMES & CO... General Managers
by
No Fire Insurance has been affected, Billa of Lading will be countersigned
DODWELL & CO., LTD. ... Agents. Hongkong, 18th July, 1925,
RCXOR
RELINQUISHING BUSINESS
MADAME LILY
begs to announce to the ladies of Hongkong and Outports that owing to ill health, she is closing her business.
She will therefore dispose of the whole of her valuable stock in all departments at enormous reductions.
have B
One Week Only-
15th July, we Commencing on
'special BARGAIN SALE of TISSUES in all shades and designs, and Fancy Goods.
Nets in all colours. RIBBONS of all descriptions. GOLD & SILVER FLOWERS and HAIR ORNAMENTS.
COME AND COOL OFF
THE CORONET
WHY WORRY.
Supplies of
PING-PONG BALLS
AND
RUBBER
BATHING BRONCHOS
HAVE ARRIVED.
For Everything to Help you 'PLAY THE GAME'
COME TO
LANE, CRAWFORD LTD.
THE STORE THAT ALWAYS 'CARRIES ON.*
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