ARTISEMENTS
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.:
TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
INTIMATIONS
HONGKONG TENNIS LEAGUE
1016.
INTRIES for above League close April
If sufficient entries there will be lat and 2nd Divisions. Division they enter for.
Secretaries are asked to state which
DE FLINDSAY WOODS,
Alexandra Buildings, de Acting Hon Secretary.
"IXED HANDICAP DOUBLES --Masth M
and MES. NISBET v. MR. HANCOCK and Mas, MOXON. 4.45 PM. TO-DAY (THURSDAY), 6th April, on the Central STAND COURT. Seats 20 cents Members, 50 cents Non-Members.
Hongkong, 6th April, 1916.
TO LET. From 1st May.
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OFFICES, 2nd Floor, Bt. George's Build-
Apply in
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.. Hongkong, 0th April, 1916
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WANTED-IMMEDIATELY. ·
OMPETENT EUROPEAN First-Class Ship's STEWARD for Pacific Run Good references required as to character and experience in catering.. Apply personally to
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN, York Building... Hongkong, th April, 1916.
1519
WANTED.
A MAN capable of taking entire charge of
FURNISHING DEPARTMENT
our House in TIENTSIN; he ramst have a thorough Knowledge of the Trade in every Branch, estimating, designing, overseer of Factory, etc. A permanent berth with agree- ment to suitable man.
Apply with full particulars of experience in first instance to---
MR. VINE, Manager, MEMES, HALL & HOITA, LTD.,
Shanghai,
520
THE 8% INTERNAL LOAN OF THE 4TH YEAR OF THE CHINESE REPUBLIC
(1915),
THE FUBLIC ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED
TH
that the Second Payment of the 6% Internal Loan of the 4th Year of the Chinese Republic (1915) will fall due on the '12th of April of this year. The detailed regulations governing the payment of intereat of the said Loan have been published in the Government Gasette Pamphlets containing these regula tions may be obtained on application to the establishments authorised for the payment of interest. The following is the summary of the regulations:
1. Payment of interest commences on 12th
of April, 1916,
2. Organs in China authorised to pay
interest:
a-All Magistrates' Yamene. b.The Head and Branch Offices of the
Bank of China and of the Bank of Communications.
c. The reliable agents of the above-
mentioned two Banka.
foreign countries authorised
3. Organs in
to pay interest
a-All Chinese Legations, Chinese Consulates, and all Offices of the Chinese Resident Commissioners. b-Branch Offices of the Bank of Communications, In foreign towns where no such bransbos exist, foreign banks are authorised to pay interest.
e.All Chinese Chambers of Con-
merce, Guilds and Public Organs organised by Chiness.
4. Method of claiming interest When claiming interest, the bondholder must eut down the matured coupons and of the above
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 6TH, 1816.
PUBLIC COMPANIES
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY,
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LIMITED.
27TH
ORDINARY ANNUAL the Company will be held at the Offices of MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS in the Company, St. George's Buildings, Caster Road, Victoria, Hongkong, on MONDAY, 1016, at 11.46 AM,
the 10th day of eceiving a Statement of
for the purpose of Account and the Report of the Directors for the year ending 31st December, 1915, and 1806
Hongkong, 3rd April, 1918.
THE HONGKONG ROPE MANU- FACTURING CO., LTD.
NOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN that an
declaring a Dividend.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the 1st April, to MONDAY, the 10th April, 1916, both days inclusive,
By Order of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS, Hongkong, 28th March, 1816, [170
THE HONGKONG ROPE MANU- FACTURING CO., LTD.
EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD., will be held at St. George's Building, Chater Road, Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 10th day of April, 1918, at 11.30 o'clock in the forenoon, when the Subjoined Resolution which was passed as an Extraordinary Resolution at the Extra-TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ordinary General Meeting of the Company held on the 26th day of March, 1018, will be submitted for confirmation as a Special Resolution
That the Articles of Association of the Company be altered in manner following:-
(a) That after the word "Company" in the 16th line of Article 110 the following words shall be added:-
The
General Managers may also "with the consent of the Consulting "Committee
pay such bonus or "bonuses as the General Managers "ghall think 6t."
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TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com pany will be OLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 5th April, to MONDAY, the 10th Apri 1916, both days inclusive.
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co,
General Managers, Hongkong, 27th March, 1916,
HONGKONG TRAMWAY COMPANY, LIMITED.
LOST
(b) That the words "Bonus or Bonuses"
word "Dividend"-in the 18th line of 700 Shares in this Comp or Destroyed, shall be inserted immediately after the RANSFER RECEIPT No. 1817 issued to Mr. Lau Iu Cuuso for Transfers of Article 110.
into his name, (o) That the words "and bonuses" shall be NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that unless
having been Mislaid, inserted immediately after the word the said Receipt is produced at this Office "Dividend" in. the first line of Article within 30 days from the date hereof the he sold Shares, will be Dated this 27th day of March, 1915
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
delivered to the said Mr. LAU IU CHUNG, and General Managers.
the Transfer Receipt will thereafter be held (487.
by the Company as null and void, For the HONGKONG TRAMWAY Co., LTD.,
W.E. ROBERTS,
*Secretary. Hongkong, 24th March, 1916 FC [351
MT. AUSTIN THEATRE, THE PEAK.
In Aid of the VETERANS' CLUN..
CHILDREN'S PLAY "HUMPTY DUMPTY
"THE GREEDY KNAVE" U
INDER the Patronage of H.E. FIR HENEY VERTAIS, Rear Admiral ANSTEUTHER, C.M.G., MAY, K.C.M.G., H.E. Major-General
dc...
&c.,
&c. Performances:
THURSDAY, 18TH APRIL, Tickets $2 and $1.
MATINEE AT 5.15 P.M.
SATURDAY, 15 Ars,
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.
NOTICE
INTIMATION
LIKE
mining laws hava boon revised again and PRESENTATION TO SURGL again in recent years with the avowed object of attracting foreign capital, they still impose nestrictions which effectually defeat the very purpose which they are supposed to serve. Consequently, the undertaking which Okina entered into is 1909 still remains unfulfilled, and offers the opportunity for renewing represents. tions directed to the end which Professor SMITH
WATSON'S Sura has in view. Although it was shipu
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SCOTCH
GENERAL HOSKYN. There was an interesting meeting ernment House yesterday, when a rose-bow! and an illuminated address presented to Surgeon General Hosky the radice whom he hits examined durity last eighteen months in Home Nursig First Aid under the auspices of th John Ambulance Association,
Mr. Ralph, Hon Secretary to the fated in the Treaty that the sovereign rights ciation. first asked Lady May to disten of China should not be injured in any a number of Home Nursing Certifie way, there is no doubt that the procrasicently awarded, and, when this bad tination of the Chinese Government has
done.. called upon her ladyship to 'been duo 20 a disinclination to allow
the presentation in Surg Gent foreigners to obtain a footing in the interior. Hoskyn. In the course of his? frks. An illustration of this was afforded by Ralphs ferred to the very fable. the memorial addressed to the President vices rendered to the Association by last year by the Governor of Yunnan on Hoskyn, who had examined no fewer
WHISKY, the subject of the minoral recrurces of that Province. After painting a lurid picture of the wealth that, was lying neglected owing to the inability of the inhabitants to find the money necesary for winning 14, he urged that "either a foreign an should be contracted or the assistance of Overseas Chinese should be invited." The excuse for this attituda has been offered that the mines are usually situated in remote regions, where it would not be poss sible for the Government to ensure proper protection to foreigners and their proper- ty, and in this humiliating confession there is probably a good deal of truth. Local opposition has been so strong in the past that concessionaires have found it im- possible to carry on work and have been obliged to allow the Government to redeem their rights, Whether more enlightened views now prevail we are likely in the year future to have an opportunity of judging, for a few weeks ago our Peking corres pondens reported that the Commission which has been engaged in revising the Chinese Mining Regulations, with the
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Certificate No. 2950 for 20Shares, $100 paki up
numbered 3981/3335 and 94769480. ALWAYS AT THE FRONT. Asistance of Mr. G. G, LINDSEY, K.C., & Certificate No. 9960 for 20Shares, 2100 paid up. Dumbered 6016/6028 and 9748/9756. Certificato No. 2061 for 20Shares, 8100 paid up,
numbered 8361/6380.
Children Half-Price. Certificats No. 2962 for 20Shares, 8100 psid up. A. S. WATSON &
EVENING PERFORMANCE AT 9.15PM.
Tickets 83. Gallery Lounge Tickets 83 (Refreshments obtainable). not be reserved.
Tickets at 6, MoUTRIE & Co. Seats will
Hongkong, 3rd April, 1916, H
1485
Bİ% RUSSIAN INTERNAL SHORT TERMED LOAN OF 1916
for Rbla. 2,000,000,000.
NUBSCRIPTION to the above LOAN will be Opened from 28th March till 5th May inclusively.
The Price of issue is 95%.
The Loan is entirely free of Income Tax and of other taxations. Cole
Present thear the said organs February 1926, Russian style, without option
mentioned organs. after examining the coupons will then pay
intorest and keep the coupons so paid. But the holder of $1,000 bonds or
$10,000 bonds must not cut down the coupons themselves, as the said bonds must be examined first by the organs concerned.
The matured coupons can be used as cash in payment of land tax. The interest of the coupons is expressed in term of "big dollar and if it is required to be converted inte taels or copper cash, then the rate of exchange for
The Loan is redeemable at par on lat for the Russian Government to convert it at an earlier date.
Februpons are payable half-yearly on the 1st 1st August, Russian style. As interest on the above loan runs from 1st/14th February, the interest acorned on date of subscription must be taken into considera- tion and is to be added to the price of issue.
The ROSSO-ASIATIC BANK in Hongkong is ready to accept applications for the above- named Loan.
zumbered 6381/6400.
Certificate No. 2963 for 208hares, $100 paid up.
numbered 6101/6420
CO., LTD.,
HONGKONG,
TELEPHONE 616.
standing in the Register in the name of GEO, RICHARDSON & COMPANY LTD WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. having been declared LOST, Notice is hereby given that unless the said Certificates are produced to the Society on or before the 3rd July,
1016,
NEW CERTIFICATES for the said Shares will be issued and the old Certificates will thereafter be held by the Society as null and void.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
C. MONTAGUE EDE, General Manager. Hongkong, 3rd April, 1816,
1500
HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS CO.," LIMITED."
NOTICE.
THE COMPANY regrets that owing to the
INCREASED COST of MATERIALS, it is compelled to make the following Altera- tions in its termes of business:
The Price of Gas for all purposes will be raised to 89.50 per 1,000 cablo feet as from the 1st April.
different districts will be fixed and posted in Tecial favourable rates will be quoted for the Cost of Labour and Materials used in fixing
conspicuous places by the various Financial Bureaux concerned.
The pancelled coupons (No. 1) of each bond must be cut down at the time when the coupon No. 2 in presented for payment in cash or in payment of land tax, and to be handed over for cancellation together with No. 2. The Public are requested to coupon read the detailed regulations governing the payment of interest which are obtainable at any of the authorised organs above mentioned.
By Order,
THE BUREAU OF NATIONAL LOANS,
NOTICE.
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exchange.
Payment may also be made in Roables. Applications will be wired to Petrograd free of telegraphic charges and commission
40% only of the cost of the Bends may be paid
application, the balance to be paid on receipt of the Bonds.
on
The Bank is also ready to give every facility to subscribers in the shape of advances against the seripe.
G. TISDALL, Manager, Russo-ASIATIC. BANK, Hongkong, 30th March, 1816.
NOTICE.
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THE remainder of the passengers baggage from the "CHIYO THE NATIONAL BENEFIT LIFE & MARU has been safely landed on Tam
Kan Island. Owing to the very heavy seas this baggage cannot ar present be brought to Hongkong, but same will be landed here as soon as weather conditions permit
PROPERTY ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Established 1890).
Hire of Cookers, Geysers and other Cooking and Heating Apparatus will be continued, but these goods will be charged to consumers.
The Labour and Materials used in fixing. Lighting Fittings will also bo charged to the customer.
GEORGE CURRY,
Local Secretary, ** Hongkong, 31st March, 1910.
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MARRIAGE,
LIDDELL WHITTALL-On Monday, March 27th, at H. M. Consulate General. Shanghai, hefore Sig Everard Fraser, K.C.M.G., and on Tuesday, March 28th at Holy Trinity Cathedral, by the Very 1 Rey the Dean, assisted by the Rev. C. J. F. Symons, M.A, PERCY OSWALD WILLIAM, oldest son of CHARLES OSWALD LIDDLE. Esq. J.P., of Shirenowton Hall, Chepstow. Mons, to GWENDOLINS Ray daughter of James B. K. WHITTA
· Esq.
Homokong Orvion: 10a, Das Vaux Bean, O London Orida's 381, Frame Bramer, É,0.
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, 6TH APRIL, 1916
technical expert and legal authority, has practically completed its labours and it is understood that it has freely drawn upon the mining laws of Great Britain and her Colonies in framing the new regula. tians, which are consequently much mon liberal than three which they are intended to replace. For some little time, of course, the Government seem likely to be engaged in the consideration of more pressing affairs,
147 candidates, of whom 18 had be awarded certificates after an examinatit conducted with the thoroughness which wa 30 typical of Dr. Hoskyn,
Lady May then made the presentation after reading the address, which was cor tained withis handsome ouvers, the work of the Italian Convent
Dr. Hosky expressed his thanks to Lady May and those present for the kind o pressions of their goodwill, and said that when he considered the heavy labours of other mctubers of his profession at the pre- song time he often felt that he was not.. taking his due share in the great work to be done. He had accordingly been only too glad to give his assistance in furthering the work of the St. Jolvi Ambulance Associa tion by examining the ladies, who had spent a great deal of time in studying First - Aid and Houg Nursing. He referred to the fact that he had now a family interest is the Colony, and so looked forward to returning on a visit after the war.
CORRESPONDENCE. ENGINEERS-AND OTHERS. to THE EDITOR OF THE "HONGKONG DAILY PRESS."}
Sra.
When I said "This is a chemist's and engineer's war" I d'd not mean to the exclusion of all other trades and pro fessions, but in the sense in which Prof.. Swith says that Mr. Lloyd George said
This is an Engineer's war." I meant it was a chemist's and engineer's war in
all previous ware,
Prof. Smith mentions the term “muni-
but, when pence is restored and the finan-contrast to the small part which they took cial problems raised by the present distur bances come up for solution, the great potential source of revenue offered by royalties under masonable mining rules is not likely to be ignored if jealousy of the foreigner has now disappeared.
tions," which he assumes are the work of the engineer, but does not this term in clude explosives as well as gune, rifles, shells, etc., .., the joint work of chemists. and engineers?
*Democrat says: "I have forgotter
A mail for Europe vid Siberia closes the merchant-financier, who makes the to-day at 8.xx.
The P. & O. outward mail steamer Karmala, with the London mail of the 24th alt, arrived at Port Said on the 3rd inst.
The P. & O. Homeward mail steamer Afedind, with the Hongkong mail of the 24th February, arrived in London on the
3rd inst.
There was again a crowded audience ab the Theatre Royal last night, when the CHINA AND ITS MINERAL performation of that charming musical Bandman Opera Company repeated the
WEALTH.
play "Betty."
ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB,
DEEP WATERBAY COURSE.
MIXED FOURSOMES COMPETI. TION will be held on SATURDAY and SUNDAY, 8th and 8th April,
CONDITIONS:-18 holes agudust Bogey under handicap, and table o which stroker are to be taken will be fixed
The Bogey score and table of holes at of China and declared that it was intoler 8100; Yick Loong. 140; J. D. Humphreys
later.
Entrance fee $2.00 per couple
IN his recent address to the local Institu- tion of Engineers the retining President (Professor U. A. MIDDLETON SMITH) drew attention to the latent mineral wealth
The Hon. Treaturty of the Alice Me moríal Affiliated Hospitals acknowledges with thanks the following donations to the funds of the Hospitals: Tang Tai Chi,
work of chemists and engineers possible." This is all very well, but suppose there the financier fare? His money could be were no chemists or engineers, how would put to no neal advantage unless the schools and universities supplied him with scientific men, This is specially the case
in regard to miming. Thus in the trade war which is to follow the war we shall only go forward if we all join hands (as we all have done in the present war) for the common good, Financiers have some- thing to learn from scientists and vice-
Dersa.
The different soberces must work. together, and there must be no distrust or rate wrong Brion, longines, at an uspicion between them, as has been the
with chemists and
Hongkong, April 5th, 1918,
PATRIOT.
ENTERTAINMENT AT MEN'S
CLUB.
In connection with the Men's Club, an
allo that the vast natured resources of this & Sons, $25; Moxon & Taylor, other attractive antertainment was given in
THE Undersigned, Acurs for the above THE Undersigned, Aawers for the above
Competitors must arrange their own part. Kroat country should remain undeveloped General Electric Co. of China, $10; King George's Hall at the Seamen's ser, and opponents and are requested to when the world stands in such need of them,nolly & Whyte, 810; Hughes & Hough Institute last evening. The half was, as Passengers who have not yet received send their names to the undersigned, or to It is an old grievance, and if the Chinese 810; E, D. Betna & Co., $10; Siemen usual, arowded, among those presunt being against FIRE RISKS at Current Rates on their baggitge are kindly requested to repost same on the boards at Happy Valley, approved Foreign and Chinese Properties in port to the Offices of the Toro K18 Fan Ling or the Hongkong Club before the cannot be persuaded to remove it in their China Elect Co...$10; Robert Dollar CHE. the Governor and Lady May, H.E. Hongkong and Macao
BOTELHO BROS.
Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong, 5th April, 1918.
DU
NOTICE,
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URING Mr. LAFRENTZ's absence Mr. F. W. S. EVANS will be in Charge of the Hongkong Branch of our Business.
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co. Hongkong, 6th April, 1916.
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NOTICE
W CLIFFORD EDGCUMBE Partner TE HAVE This Day wimitted MR in our business of Ship, Freight, Coal Brokers
and Commission Agents.
SNOWMAN & Co.. Hongkong, 1st April, 1914.
NOTICE.
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LL Persons havin A MB KARL DETMERS of Mecord, Claim ersire RADECKER & Co, or against the Fire of Mesara. RADECKER & Co. are requested to Se same with the Liquidator before the 8th April, 1916.
BRADLEY & Co., Las
Liquidators.
[458 Hongkong, 94th March, 1916
KAISHA regarding such misdag baggage, th April. furnishing the following particulars
Description of baggage
Number of packages.
Cabin Number.
Forwarding Destination (if desired),
K. DOI, Acting Agent Hongkong, April 5th, 1916, 201
NOTICE
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T. W. HILL. Acting Hon, Secretary. Hongkong, 22nd March, 1916. (438
810; S. Moutrie & Co., $10, Mow Fung Co., 810; M. S. Bassoon, $10, Hor, w. Chatham, C.M.G., $10; E, Ralphs, 810; T. A. Loughlin, 810; N. Mody & Co., 810; Kelly & Walsh, 810; W, J. Pringle, 810
The proceeds of the Variety Entertain men held at the Victoria Theatre on the
Major General F. Vestris, and Rear Admiral and Mrs. R. H. Anstruther. The Programme was well arranged, the humorous element predominating. H.E, the Governor selected several excellent Irish stories from his seemingly inexhaustible fund, intro- ducing them with the remark that the Trish were very pugnacious people, which if those bounders in Flanders had long ere this discovered. The Hon. Mr. Claud
own interests they are not likely, we fear, to be induced to do so from altruistic moires do far, all appeals to their cupidity have proved unavailing, no mat ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB. ter how great their financial embarrass- seonta, and though it is a good many years HAPPY VALLEY.
age since Diplomatic representations were CUP has been kindly presented by first made to thom on the subject the result
Mr. E. V. D. PARR for Competing been negligible. The Alcock Conven- 30th ult.. under the auspices of the local Severa, in response to hearty appreciation TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the tion under the following Conditions |--
Partnership heretofore existing between The best cards comprising 27 holes, viz., tion adumbrated the possibility of foreign branch of the Overseas Club amounted to of his musical imitations, veritably brought
the house down with a striking WILD HORNBY, carrying on Business as of 8 holes. Medal play, under Handicap JAMES FRANCIS WRIGHT and THOMAS two cards of 18 and 2 holes or three cards assistance in exploiting China's minerals, about $850.00, (including a donation of 850 tion of the great Dan Lono, persona BHARE AND GENERAL BROKRES nader the during the month of April, any time during and under the Mackay Treaty of 1902 the from HE, the Governor). This, together Worcester and Lient, Wabl, R. E., with with Funds already collected by some of comio songs, and Mosers, C. W. Beswick, style or Firm of WRIGHT & HORNBY, the day.
Burnett and Relphs, with recitations. the Members, will be sufficient to support earned hearty applause, has been dissolved F43
date bereof. from the
Mra Villiers cape to be allowed, fractions of a half is advantageous for the country to develop two Hongkong" Beds for one year. The Smyth, Mr. E England, and Lieut. All Contracts entered into by the said late Firm will he carried out for theit by conating as one-half, may be taken its mineral resources and that it is desirum of 8104 has been cabled to the Head Chapman contributed funeful songs. Lieut. ANDREW HUGH GILMORE JACKSON Any number of cards may be taken out.
and Mrs. Smyth collaborated in a pleasing and PEROY TESTER, who will continue to Entrance fee of 25 cents per card of 9 able to struct foreign as well as Chine quarters of the Overseas Club in London duct, and Lieut. Smyth and Lieut. Chap under the style or Firm of WRIGHT &ed, to go to the Bino Cross Faud. carry on the 'asid Business in Partnership holes or 40 cents per card of 18 hisles, the capital to embark in mining enterprise, by Mr. J. J. Bryan, the Hou. Correspond man gave a duologue. The programme was
wound up with a chorus
Google HORNBY
Dated the 31st day of March, 1914,
ames in the book in the Club Heuse conclude the revision of the existing Mining sheet will be issuel to all Members who endeavoured to show the Kaiser (Lent before starting,
Regulations do such a way as to bring have kindly helped in collecting Funds, Chapman) Little Willis (Lieut Smyth), T. W. HILL.S
and the Chief Pirate (Lieut Wahl) the them into harmony with those generally The Committee tender their sincere thanks" new ten Mrs. Cooper Hunt provided Acting Hon. Soerstery, Hongkong, April 1st, 1916.
adopted by other nations. Though the to all who assisted by selling tickets. the accompaniments,
J. F. WRIGHT.
T. W. HORNBY.
"A. H. G. JACKSON.
P. TESTER.
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In the case of a bole cards half Hendi-
Chincaa Government," recognising that it
Competitors are requested to enter their agreed within one year" to initiate and ing Secretary for Hongkong. A balance- Step," in which Mrs Villiers Smýti.
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