NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE.
THE EXCHANGE BANKS beg to THE
LE PACHA wing to the Daylight Saving Act being in force in Great Britain applications for Telegraphic Transfers on London should be handled in not later than 11 AMON
1726 2nd May, 1916 Hongkong,
THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.
(IN LIQUIDATION).
THIRD and FINAL DIVIDEND of FICTY CENTS per Share has been declared in the above matter, and payment: thereof may be obtained at the Office of the Liquidators, St. George's Building, Chater Road, in the Colony of Hongkong, on surrender of the relative certificates.
Dated 2nd May, 1016.:
SHEWAN, TOMES &
Liquidators.
(726
MINING
THE KAILAN
ADMINISTRATION,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
The Steamship. ALBIANA
FROM PENANG
MONSIGNEES of Cargoare hereby informed
that all Goods are being landed and risk fata the Godowas of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Gedown Company, Limited, at Kawle:n, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
Options Cargo will be forwarded anlom retice to the conizary be gisan before.
No Claims will be admitted for the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain undelivered after the 28th will be to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be pated to the Undersigned on or before 5th Jane, or they will not be recognized.
PUBLIC COMPANY
PEAK TRAMWAYS COMPANY, ITD.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MAY 23RD, 19.6.
HOUSES
TO LET
TO LET FURNISHED.
5 THE PEAK, BIX
Tram enga
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TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the N ORDINARY ANNUAL GENERAL N Tons Court WBD BOOMS and MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS of the held at the above Company will be held HONG KONG HOTEL, Hongkong TODAY at NOON, (TUESDAY), the 23rd May, 2016, at for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with & Stateinout of 30th April, 1818.
Accounts for the real of the Company
The TRANSFER
will be CLOSED from the 19th instant to the 28th instant, both days inclusive.
PRAK TRAMWAYS COMPANY, LTD
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers. Hongkong, 12th May, 1916.
61% RUSSIAN INTERNAL SHORT TERMED LOAN OF 1916
THE
for Fbls. 2,000,000,000.
HE Public is hereby informed that the Subscription List to the above LOAN will be Closed on 26th May, 1916, and not as heretofore advertised.
The terms are as under-
The Price of issue is 95%.
The Loan is entirely free of Income Tax and of other taxations.
Februnssian Government to convert it at The Loan is redeemable at par on 1st 1926, Russian style, without option the An earlier date.
for
Coupons are payable half yearly on the 1st February and let August, Russian style. As interest on the above Loan runs from 1st/14th February the interest accrued on date of subscription must be taken into considera tion and is to be added to the price of issue.
The Russo-ABLATIC BANK in Hongkong is ready to accept applications for the above- Framed Loan
the
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be
examined on the 28th May, at 10.30, AM,
No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
..
DODWELL & Co., LTD,
Apronto
Hongkong, 22nd May, 1016.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
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BB Undersigned has received instructions
Tell by Public Auction,
ON MONDAY.
the 29th May, 1916, commencing at 11 A.Ma at the Toyo Kisen Kaisha's Godown (and afterwards at Messra. H. Scott & Co.'s Godown) Kennedy Town,
BUNDRY SHIP'S GEAR, ex "CHIYO MARU, Comprising: --- Steam Winches, Boat Davits, Brass port scuttles and frames, Brass Saloon window frames and windows, Electric Fans and Lamps, Copper whistle and syres, Brant signal gun, Engine ftoom telegraphs, and coupasses, Electric water-tight shutter box, Copper and Brass Steam Pipes, etc, etc.,
One Searchlight. NB.--Further sales will be notified later, On View from FRIDAY, the 28th inst. Catalogues on application TERMS: Cash on delivery.
GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer, Hongkong, 26th May, 1916
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NOTICE.
NHE Undersigned having acquired the
THE
interest in the Ven Riegen," Patent Firebridge Bar, it will henceforth be known ns the EULIPSE PATENT FIREBRIDGE BAR
Full particulars and prices for installations from:
THE UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL AGENCY, LTD, Telephono 236,
2, Queen's Buildings. Hongkong, 17th March, 1016.
FALS
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, G. PRIEN HILL BERGDAHL & CO., F. LORRIA
(IN LIQUIDATION).
REDITORS are required to send in their Claims against the above to the Under- signed, No. 4, Queen's Road Central, on or before WEDNESDAY, the 31st May, 1916.
Dated the 19th May, 1916,
J. HENNESSŔRY SETH, ASAL,
Liquidator.
BOARD AND RESIDENCE.
Special favourable rates will be quoted for Russian exchange.
Payment may also be made in Roubles. Applications will be wired to Petrograd
telegraphic charges and commission. free of
40% only of the cost of the Bonds may be paid on application, the balance to be paid on receipt of the Bonds.
The Bank is also ready to give every facility to subscribers, in the advances against the scrips shape of
G. TISDALL Manager, RUSSO ASIATIO BANK. Hongkong, 15th May, 1916.
1702
FOR SALE AS A GOING CONCERN.
THE CENTRAL CHAMBERS. 10, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL UE above RESIDENTIAL CHAMBERS are most centrally situated, containing 12 Newly Furnished Rooms, with every requisite: Telephone, Hot and Cold Water and Gas laid on, Electric Bells, 4 Bath Rooms Boys' Room, Kitchen, &c, a
For full particulars and cards to view apply
ALEXANDRA CAFE, Des Voeux Road Central. Hongkong, 20th May, 1916.
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FOR SALE
H. A LAMMERT.
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TO LET.
FFICES on 1st Floor, No. 9, Queen's
Road Central (In Ice House Street). Apply to
WILKINSON & GRIST.
TO LET
OFFICES on 1st Floor, No.3, Queen's Bosd Central, at present in the occupation of The China Fire Insurance Co., Ltd,
Apply to -
HISA FIRE INSURANCE Co., Lɗn..
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TO LET.
OELLDINGS Rexsonable runt.
FFICES in SECOND FLOOR QJEEN'S
Apply to
THE UNION TRADING CO., b. Queen's Buildings.
(57)
TO LET
OFFICES in Princes Buildings
Apply to
SHEWAN, TONES & Co.
** Liquidators, REUTER, BROCKBIMANY & CO.
[672
TO LET
AVENSHILL EAST, Pak Road,
RADIO, a Fals Rooms, Servant Quarters, do. Vacant 16 Nerember.
Apply
DEACON, LOOKER, DEACON & ¡HARSTON.
TO LET.
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A SMALL GODOWN I PRINCE'S
BUILDING. For particulara etc.; apply-- THE HONGKONG CENTRAL ESTATE.
· LTD,
TO LET
665
INTIMATION
WATSON'S
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THE PREMIER SCOTCH OF THE FAR EAST
FOR 25 YEARS.
WATSONS Search Whisky
VERY OLDS HOUDE
POPULARITY MAINTAINED
BY ITS
EXCELLENT
QUALITY,
NOT BY EXPENSIVE
WORLD-WIDE ADVERTISING.
to join lustily in singing “God save our King. The day will be a red-letter day in their lives. Why should it be allowed to pass with such little notics in this
Apart from cutpost of Empire? special services for school children at the Anglican and Roman Catholic Cathed rals, the only celebration will be the entertainment organised by the Special
Police Reserves for men of the Sister Services and especially for those in our midst who have already done their duty to King and Country at the front, though their presence in the Colony has only just been discovered! This is a more ambitions programme than has been attempted hitherto, but it is eagre enough. In times of peace there has been
The Hon Treasurer of the Alice Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals ack nowledges with thanks a donation to the funds of the Hospitals of £5 (847-70) from the Manchester Royal Infirmary: Nuracs M.L
The King has been pleased to grant to Mr. Francis Arthur Agien, Inspector- General of Chinese Customs, permission to wear the Insignia of the First Class of the Order of the Sacred Treasure, conferred upon him by the Emperor of Japan
Colonel Nathaniel Barnardieton "of The Ryes, near Budbury, Suffolk, an Indian Mutiny veteran, and father, of Brigadier-General Barnardiston, in com-
than 1 mi.
left unsettled estate
Mr. H. F. Merrill, Commissioner of Customs, who has seen 42 years' service with the Chinese Government, has re signed. His resignation takes effect in August, and in the meantime he has left for America on special service. He served last year as Commissioner at Canton.
a tendency to sneer at such demonstra-mand of the British troops at the capture tions, to refer to them contemptuously of Kiao-chow, ns "- Bag-wagging" and "beating the big £13,186 drum," and to regard them as something.
The Daylight Saving Act, which has akin to "mafficking. Happily, the war
just come into forez in Great Britain, has brought a big change in our con-
will make its effect felt locally, and the eptions of our duties and responsibi Exchange Banks have, intimated that lities as citizens of the British Empire
applications for telegraphic transfers. How many thousands of Chinese aron London should, he handed in not later there who look to Hongkong as a haven of refuge whenever troubles afflict their
Mr. N. Watson, local Manager of the own country? They take it as a matter
Asiatic Petroleum Company, who has of course that they will receive proter tion and be allowed to pursue their returned to the Colony after a brief daily avocations in this Colony without holiday in the United States and Eng let or hindrance. Yet how few of them land, says that the people at Home scend- understand the source from which theseed to be very optimistic, and everything privileges How. How many of the appeared to be going on satisfactorily Chinese who are subjects of King GEORGE appreciate the advantages which are theirs. That many have shown their loyalty to, and sympathy with, the Allied cause by generous donations to the war funds, we are aware, but these are the exceptions. The vast majority, it is to be feared, view the war in Europe with careless indifference, and if they think about it at all they probably came to the conclusion that their position will not be affected no matter which side emerges victorious. It is probable that they have not the faintest idea of the real issues at stake in the conflict Who is responsible for this ignorance and
schools are the young Chinese taught the date of the landing of WILLIAM the Conqueror in England and the matri- mesial vontures of HENRY the Eighth or is an endeavour made to give them a clear understanding of our Colonial his tory and policy! When the flags are fying tomorrow will the Chinese in Hongkong be able to appreciate the truc reason for the display We doubt it
A. S. WATSON & what is being done to dispel it↑ In the
·CO., LTD.,
TO. 4, DEJ YŒUX EOAD CENTRAL, THE COMMODIOUS DWELLING HOUSE, with Onloes, Surrazia Quartem, elo, No. 14, SHAMEEN, CARTON, from 1M, Jane, at present in the occupation of the Imperial WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. Rumian Consulate.
Apply tom nude
DAVID SASSOON & Co., LTD.
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717
A HOUSE
TO LET
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Kantfort
Terrmon
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NE SET VERTICAL MARINE ENGINES with thres cylinders ul
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THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD.
TO LET
From 1st May,
【37
HONGKONG,
to
BIRTH. MILNER JONES-On Sunday, May 21st,
Captain and M. MILSER-JONES, a
1724 daughter
*****MARRIAGE! ENSOR-REES, A St. Augustine's Church, Brighton, on April 14th, ERNEST NASH ENSOR, son of the late Charles Nash, J.P., Annaghmore, Ireland, Lieut. 9th Royal Irish Fusiliers (formerly of the Chinese Maritime Customs), to MARGARET, daughter of Dr, and Mre Hopkyn Rees, Shanghai. MASSA DEATHS.
15 inches, 24 inches and 40 inches diameter
Ith Condensar and Pumps, completo, Also three bilge directing bozes, ons reducing FPIOES, 2nd Floor, Bt. George's Build. Brown--At sea, on April 22nd, GEORGE
valve, two discharge valves, one set double safety valves, one steam distributing valve chest with valves, ons bulkhead flange for shaft, one main injection valve, and one par ondenser door, all having been formerly used in connection with the afore- said engines. Built in 1904 and been in use only 14 months,
-1,983 (ba-Self-Hardening Steel. 1,877 - A. Turning Steel.
098 lbs-Oval Chine) Bleel, 2,898 lbs-Roped Punching or Turning
Steel.
One hundred Kilos Metal Packing
Open to Offers
For further particular,
Apply to
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
4, Duddal Street.
098 .
NOW ON SALE.
THE
N Large Houses convenient situation,
good outlook. Comfortable Booms DIRECTORY
excellent cuisine Moderate terina
Apply
Cure of " Daily Press Onico. Hongkong, 19th May, 1916.
(714)
FRENCH LESSONS
MOUSSION,
15, MOARISON HILL BOAN.
ON BALE.
627
HONGKONG HARBAED REPORTE
MEETINGS
YEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
- Bonnici ::1916; ——
Revised. EzTUREKSTRE"
·PRICE
AND
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CHRONICLE
FOR CHINA, JAPAN, ETC.. FOR THE YEAR
1916.
INDISPENSABLE TO EVERY BUSINESS MAN,
TO BE OBTAINED FROM ZKI-
inga
Apply to
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.
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TO LET TIVO BOOMED FLATS is Nathan Road
Kowloom; best pla THREE-ROOMED FLATS in liumphrey's Building Kowloon,
with every
FOUR ROOMED FLATS in May Road modern convenience, including English · Bathe and Kitchen Hange", Hot Water and Water: Carriage Syrtem, & few Flats specially designed to novommodate three bachelors as ressorable routake. Immediate
TH
FOUR-BOOMED HOUSES in Gordon and Salisbury Avents, Kowloon,
HUMPHREYS ES
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A FINANCE CO. LADDER REA Alexandra Buildings:
TO LET
OPPICES at 2, Connaught Rond
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OFFICES la King's Buildings, HOUSE
In CLIFTON GARDENS, Conduit Bond
– No. 1, HILLSIDE.” THE PHAL
GODOWNB, 19 Wanchai No. 1, and 2, WEST END TERRACE, CANTON Apply
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT & AGENCY Co., LD,
FON, EUROPE AND AMERICA INDIA, AUSTRALIA, 201
and for PRIYAN BRIDE AT THE Outworze, A Compréhentive and Complete Record
kok the jet NEWS OF THE FAR EAST
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The Daily Press.
THE
HONGKONG 23an May, 1916-
CELEBRATION
EMPIRE DAY.
During the week ending May 20th fit- teen cases of small-pox were reported (ona British and the rest Chinese, one being imported) eight of which proved fatal. In the same period there were two fatal Chinese cases of enteric fever (one im- ported) and a non-fatal Chinese case of diptheria..
An engagement is announced between Lieutenant Cyril Gordon Martin, V., D.S.O., Royal Engineers, youngest son of the Rev. John Martin, C.M.S., Foo chow, China, and Mab, only daughter of the late Major Edward Hingston, Royal Engineers, and Mrs. Hingston, of Mansion Row, Chatharu.
Revenue Officer D. J McKenzie pro secuted a Chinese at the Magistracy
yesterday for exporting 13 small tins, of aniline dyes.
Why should they not be taught? It is in this direction that much good might
He was arrested in the be done, as experience has proved in Kowloon Railway Station after having other countries. We have splendidly bought a ticket for Canton. Mr. Haze.
land imposed a fine of $100, with the equipped schools for the Chinese and a University the graduates from which | alternative of two months' imprisonment,
judge by the flags flown on public festivals here no one would suspect that Hongkong was a British posBESSION./.
Owing to the effect of the Presidential moratorium the Bank of Territorial Development of China, Ltd. on which there was a run for several days, ha been compelled to suspend payment ired to complete during the term required to the arrangements which are now being inade to secure financial assistance
probably ten days, anys the 1-('. Daily Vers
An Aberdeen fisherman was charged at
the Magistracy yesterday with stenling number of silver-plated hat-hooks and several pounds of brass from the wrecked Chiyo Jura. It is alleged that while fishing in the neighbourhood the man rat his sampan up to the wreck and went of board, stealing the articles mentioned A marine store dealer was charged wil receiving them, and the case was remande
Brows, late Chief Engineers... important commercial and official posi y be expected in time to all many Haing, China Merchants' S. N. Co. tions in their own land. Is full advan aged 5 years, RICHARDS. At sea, on April 22nd, Lewis tage being taken of the opportunity of HODGE RICHARDS, late Master instilling into the minds of the scholars Hang, China Merchants S. N. Co, and students of these institutions the Aged 59 years,
beneficent effects of British rule? We cannot expect loyalty if we do not take any steps to encourage its growth Finally, we would suggest that in a British Colony which is largely inhabit cd by people of other races permission for foreign flags to be displayed shonly be granted only on the condition that | they are accompanied by the Union OF
Jack That is the principle adopted by many other countries in which the Ir is a matter for regret that the population is of a heterogeneous char 13 Government of this Colony has shown no ter, and it is well worthy of the coned. disposition to give adequate recognitionsideration of the local Government. To to Empire Day The Union Jack will doabtless be flown from public build ings though we have not seen any announcement on the subject, and it is to be hoped that the commercial houses, private residents, and the ships in har- bour will follow this example so that Hongkong may appear in gala attire. The day, however, is one that should be set apart especially for the rising genera tion, to whom in the ordinary course of Nature we shall have to hand down the proud heritage which we have received, sma concerted effort ought to be mad to teach them something of the privileges they enjoy as British subjects, something of the true significance of the flag to The P and O chartered steamer which they owe allegiance, and something Sangota, with the London Mail of 20th of the real meaning of patriotism and April ex B. Khyber, is expected bo
Jove
ntry.” Since the movement arrive at Hongkong about 5- pm on rted by the Earl of Meat-it-has- Friday next. grown rapidly in favour, and to-morrow thousands upon thousands of children
ill gather together in all parts of the World to pay their tribute of respect to to learn what it symbolises, and the flag
A mail for Europe vid Siberia closes. today at 3 p.m.
The weekly return of the Medical Oncer of Health does not contain a case of plague This is a good sign.
The P and O. s.a. Nyanza, bringing Passengers ox.ss. Agher from London, Margeriles and Egypt, is expected to arrive at Hongkong on or about the
GYN 30th inst
The Water Authority are by no mean perturbed at the heavy rain storms whic have visited the Colony during the pas few days, for the reservoirs wor sadly in need of replenishment. Accord ing to the daily returns of the Rova Observatory, for the 72 hours ended 10 am.. yesterday, the rainfall ha exceeded five inches. The figures fa the last three days were Baturday fuches; — Bunday 03 inches — Monda 8:39 inches. The fall will relieve - tl. anxiety fel in some quarters as a resum of the serious depletion of the reservoi consequent upon a long period of di weather.
The Indian chauffeur employed by Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak again appear before the Magistracy yesterday on t charge preferred by the Special Poli Reserve of exceeding the speed limit wh passing a Dead slow signal, Seri E. F. Scull (Police Reserve Mount * Troop) deposed that he heard defende tell Mr. Jenkin that he thought th were travelling at about 18 miles hour before they were stopped – Defci ant called an English speaking China who was one of the several passengers— the car, and he tated that the car going very slow. He did not think police could have seen the cur rot the corner. MezWood said he satinbed that defendant wa6,DAGEING | sigual at a spoed which was over
klow **- A the of $10 was imposed,
The 2 and 0. Homeward intermediate steamer, Nore, which left Hongkong on the 30tir March, arrived at Marseilles the th instant, and left that port for London on the 18th idem.