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1917 Fifty-Fifth Annual Issue.
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BONCHONG DAILY PRESS, LD.
Hongkong Daily Press.
ESTABLISHED 1817.
No. 18,888.
晚八十八百三千八萬一第
日四初月三年已T HONGKONG TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1917. 二拜禮
INTIMATIONS
REEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY
PORTLAND ORMENT.
In Chaks $75 lb. ne
In Bage 450 lbs, zanů.
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.
General Managara
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OTARD'S
BRANDY.
MITSUBISHI
DOCKYARD AND ENGINE WORKS. IA, ARG, WITION UNION, ENGINEERING AND BENTLEY CODE USED. Builders and Repairers of Ships, Engines and Boilers, and Electrical Engineers, Manufacturers of Contrafo Contensers, Stone's Manganese. Bronze Castings, Parson's Steam Turbines and Turbo- Alternators, de, žo.
NAGASAKI.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS:-"DOCK,” NAGASAKI GRAVING DOCKS AND PATENT SLIP.
Registered as a Newspaper as the General Post Offies in the United Kingdom.
號四十二月四年六國民華中
THE LIVERPOOL & LONDON & GLOBE INSURANCE CO., LTD.
Einblished 1836. Incorporated in Great Britain.
Total Atecta aresed £14,0×0,000,
TAIRE, LIFE, MARINE, MOTOR CAR,
PLATE GLASS, FIDELITY,
1. GUARANTEE AND LO85 or PROFITS INSURANCE. JONGKONG BRANCH,
4, Des Voeux Road Central,
Tel No. 200.
가
JOHN B. LANCASTER,
Acting Local Manager.
“HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
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MOTOR
REPAIRS,
We undertake the complete overbanling and repairing of Motor Cars and Motor Cycles. All work done by expert meokazies under an experienced Europea Motor Engineer.
ALEX. BOSS & Cos Agents for KING 8 Cylinder
Cars:
M
PRICE, $3 PER MONTH.
HOTELS
THE
HONGKONG
HOTEL
AND
GRILL ROOM.
J. H. TAGGART Mabeger
PUBLICATIONS.
Do.
Length on Koal Blocks
Door No. 1 Door No. #
510 feet
DOOK No. *
250
714 feet.
Width of Entrance on bottom
ww
孵
Water on Blocks at Spring Tide
2011
63 24
98
红
19
Shipped by
OTARD, DUPUY & Co.
OOGNAC.
PATENT SLIP-Capable o lifting vessels up to 1,000 tons gros Two Floating Cranes of 80 and 30 tons sach, besides 180 tons Giant CranES.
KOBE.
TELEGRAPHIC ÅDERI=8—” DOCK," KOBE FLOATING DOCKS.
---
Lifting Power... Max. Length of Ship taken in Max. Breadth of Ship taken in Max. Draft of Ship taken in
HIKOSHIMA (Near Shimonosaki), TELEGRAPHTO ADDELBA" DOCK," SHIMONOSEKI. GRAVING DOOK.
No. 1 7,000 tons. No. % %,000 tons.
400 feet.
530 feet.
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Children of Far Cathay, a Social and Political Novel, by C.J. H. Halcombe The Jubike of Hongkong, being D Historical Skateh, to which is added an Account of the Celebrations In 1891 The Hongkong Typhoon, Sept. 18th,1906,
Illustrated Anconat Temporary Mining Regulations in China 0.50 Regulations for Railway Lonstruction in
China
0.60
8,50
Directory and Chronicle of the Far East $11.00 | Mintonary Directory, cloth cover...
Do.
paper cover... Smaller Edition 7.00 Dog and Gm in New Territory
From Hongkong to Canton, by the Pearl
Hiver Book for the Globetrotter," by C
C. V. Lloyd; with Maps
$1.85 0,80
1.00
and
1.00
0.50
vol., bound
Hongkong Weekly Pren, half-yearly
1.75
7,00
MI
Rates of Exchange at Hongkong, Sugliel
Mall days
1874
Birty Years Anglo-Chinese Calendar,
1834 to 1923
+
2.00
200
1
56
88
10
2
22
26
5)
Length on Keel Blocks
Breadth at Entrance on bottom...
Dapth of Water on Blocks at Spring Tide
Floating Crane capable of lifting 20 tons weight.
BOLE AGENTS.
CALDBECK,
MACGREGOR&Co.
15,1 QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
Telophone No. 75,
THE NAGASAKI, KOBE AND HIKOSHIMA DOCKYARDS are closely connected with each other, enabling them to co-operate in the prompt execn- tion of work and to suit the convenience of customers.
Any Orders will be promptly attended to and Estimates sent on appifestion.
Mountings of Naval Guns and their Subsequent Use with the Ladysmith Helief Column Warlike Exploits of the Merchant Navy,
by J E, Featherstonhaugh Political Obstacles to Missionary Sacpe
in China
Trade Mark Begulations in China
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B.
Hongkong Hansard Reports of the of the Legislative Council, Published Annually
Bombay Eates of Exchangent Hongkong,
English Mail Daya, 1893
1.00
Called Out: or the Chang Wang's
KING EDWARD
HOTEL.
CENTRAL LOCATION.
ELTAIC LIFTS AND LIGHTING.
TELEPHONE ON EACH FL003.
Daughter, an Anglo-Chinese Eo-
HOTEL LAUNCH MEETS ALL STHAKERS
5.00
manos, by Chas. J. H. Halocbe
1,00
Telephone: No. 273.
Plan of the West River...
1.00
Tol. Address: "VICTORIA."
門 10
Vistors...
1.00
1.00
п
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*Kowloon...
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TAL
17
Pesk
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J. WITOHELL Manager,
434
1.00
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New Territory
0.75
0.25 Power of Attorney Form 025 Mall Tables for 1914, on card ... 0.85
De.
on paper
0.95
0.30
0.20
PEAK
NEW CARTRIDGES.
popular
English
B'In All Bores and Sizes.
13-1
Manufacturers.
SMOKELESS POWDER and CHILLED BHOT. From No. 10 to 8896. at $6, 97 and $7.50 per 100, SPORTING REQUISITES spd AIR GUNS in Varicky,
A
Inspection invited.
WM. SCHMIDT & Co.
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A LING & CO..
19 Queen's Road Central!
FURNITURE AND PHOTO GOODS
STORE.
Photographis Goods of Every Description
fin Stock.
p
Developing, Printing and Enlarging. Canion Marbles in Various Shades.
THON 1219.
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EAK TRAMWAY COMPANY
LIMITED.
TIME TABLE.
WEEK DAYS.
7.00 am to 800 am....Every 15 minutes.
8.00 to 10.00
10.00
11.30
19
to 11.00
bo
to 12.46 p.m....
1.16
12.45 pm. to Il » ...
to 145"
2,10
: 1.16
1.45
bo 2,15
2.16
to 5.00
"
to 8.00
NIGHT CARS
KAIPING
COAC
FOR ALL
INDUSTRIAL AND HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES
FOUNDRY AND SMELTING COKE
P
FIREBRICK AND
FOR ALL INFORMATION
FIRECLAY
APPLY то
DODWELL & CO., LTD, QUEEN'S BUILDINGS, HONGKONG, OR KAILAN MINING ADMINISTRATION,
TIENTRIN.
NORTH CHINA
PACIFIC MAIL S.S. CO.
U.S. MAIL LINE.
OPERATING THE NEW FIRST-CLASS STEAMERS
* ECUADOR,” « VENEZUELA ” AND " COLOMBIA
14,000 tons each.
HONGKONG TO SAN FRANCISCO,
VIA SHANGHAI, KOBE, YoronAMA AND HONOLULU.
THE SUNSHINE BELT.
THE MOST COMFORTABLE ROUTE TO AMERICA AND EUROPE
NOTICE.
NY EUROPEAN; Non-Asiatic or Indian
A desiring to lears the Colony should apply In person at the CAYRAL POLIOM ÚTATION between the hours of:9 AM. to 1 F.m. and 2 P.M.
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES
"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
88.
"BENDORAN," FROM LONDON AND STRAITS.
pwill be required to produce Pan pork or antifcation papers:
All persons with certain exceptions who remain in the Colony for more than 7 days are required to Register themselves under the REGISTRATION OF PERSONS ORDIN ANCE 1916.
Forms of Begistration giving the particulars required may be obtained of the G.PO, and al Police Stations,
The Penalty for non-compliance is a fine not exceeding $50.
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KOMOR
MESSRS. KOMOR &
Open on WEDNESDAY, the 19th inst., An Exhibition of WATER COLOURS
by the Well-Known Landscape Painter M. KINSEN.
The Exhibition will be on view for One Week Only. All lovers of Art are cordially invited to see or purchase these Beautiful Paintings.
KOMOR & KOMOR,
Alexandrs Buildings,
Des Voeux Road.
1528
JAPANESE LESSONS.
10
"
15
BAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.
8.8.
**COLOMBIA "
10
8.8.
"VENEZUELA
For dates of Sailing apply to Company's Offices.
464
8.8.
"ECUADOR"
10
15
#
10 카
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8.50 p.m. and 9.00 p.m., 9.30 to 11.00 p.m.
Every Half-Hour.
11:00 p.m. to 11.46 p.m. Every Quarter-Hour.
SUNDAYS.
to 10.30 am....Every 15 minutes. - to 11.00
100 p.m. to 5.30
*8.00
10.30
10
11.20 to 12.00 noon
15
14.00 noon to 1.00 p.m....
10
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ABS s on Week Days"
SATURDAYS.
5.30 to 6.09 ....
2.00
to 6.30
to 800 "
NIGHT CARS
Extra Car at 12 Midnight
SPECIAL CARS by arrangement at the
These Steamers have the most modern equipment including Overhead Electric Fans and Electric Lighting, ALL LOWER BERTHS and large comfortable staterooms (ali single and two tortha only).
The Safety and Comfort of Passangers is our first oxideration.
Tiokete are interchangeable with the Toxo KISEN KAISHA and the CANADIAN PACIFIC QURAN SERVICES, LTD.
For further information, rates, literature, schedules, etc., apply to
COMPANY'S OFFICE in Alexandra Buildings, Chator Read. Telephone 141.
PRINTING & BINDING
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION EXECUTED AT THE OFFICES
OF THE
Company's Office, Alexandra Buildings, Dea HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,"
Vox Road Central
Senzon sad panch tickets available for all
not already fall running at the time
stated in the Company a time-tables, but not WHICH ARE REPLETE WITH ALL THE LATEST AND MOST UP-TO-DATE
for special cars, can be obtained on applica on at the Company's Office. No Deason takes will be issued until payment therefor
2 been made in Bank Notes or by Cheque
Compradore Order representing Bank
JOHN D. BUMPHREYS & SON General Managers.
APPLIANCES FOR THE PROMPT PRODUCTION OF
HIGH-CLASS WORK.
488 10A. DES VEUX ROAD. HONGKONG,
THE
T. NAKAHABA, Top Floor.
30A, Penyn East,
FOR BALE.
FINE SELECTION OP CEYLON
POSTAGE STAMPS.
MONBIGNERS of Cargo are hereby inform risk into the basandans and/or extra tazardous હવે that all toods are being landed at their Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
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HOTEL.
1,400 FEET ABOVE BRA LaYZŁ.
LIRST-CLASS RESIDENTIAL
F
TOURIST HOTEL. Unrivalled for Comfort, Health and Convenience, Telephone in every Boom, prompt connection maintained by six lines to Central
Fifteen minutes from Prinela Landing Stage. Moderato Tariff and Excellent Cuisine, Roof Garden, and Social Rooms, Europen Runner meets Steamers.
P. O. PEUSTER
Jangur,
F130
THE
have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining VICTORIA
No Claims will be admitted after the Good undelivered after the 26th inst. will be subjec
to rent,
All Claims against Im Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the
01h w, or they will not be
recognized. All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be
mined on the 25th inst., at 11 A.M.
No Fire Insurance has been uffosted. Bills of Lading will be countersigtes by
VIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co, Agenta. Hongkong, it spil, 1917.
540
S.S. PAUL LECAT," COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE.
YONSIGNEES of Cargo from London in connection with above Steamer are borsby informed that their Goods with the exception of Opium, Tressure and Valuables are being landed and stored at their risks into the hazardous and or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godern Co., Ltd., at Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
HOTEL
CANTON.
Situated on the British Concession, Shameen.
The only European Hotel in
Canton.
Guides and Chairs provided. · Every information and special attention given to Tourists. Reasonable Rates. Under the personal Management of Mr. and Mrs. Gro. B. EYLES. ₤485
=
MITSUBISHI GOSHI KWAISHA (MITSUBISHI Ca)
DEPARTMENT.
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Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unles intimation is received from the Consignees before NOON TO-DAY requesting it to be landed
COAL
here.
GRACA & CO..
No. 4 WYNDILAM STREET, Hongkong.
PENINSULAR AND
ORIENTAL
STEAM
NAVIGATION CO.
STEAM
}
FOR STRAITS, CEYLON AUSTRALIA, BOMBAY, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS
་
AND LONDON.
THROUGH BILL OF LADING Isavam o BATAVIA, AMERICAN, CONTINENTAL, AND SOUTH AFRICA PORTE.
THE Homeward Mail Blazer, carrying
SOLE PROPRIETORS OF
OCHL, MUTABE
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the TAKASHIMA, Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed after KISHIDAKE, YOSHINOTANI, HOJO, the 26th April, at Noos, will be subject to rent NAMAZUTA, and landing charges.
SAYO, KANADA, SHINNEW, KAMIYAMADA, BIBAÍ
All Claims must be sent in to me on or before
the 28th April, or they will not be recognized,
All damaged packages will be examined on TUESDAY, the 24th April, st 10 A.M.
No Fire Insurance has been affected.
P. THOMAS, Agent. Hongkong, 18th April, 1917.
RATES
ON SALE.
A TABLE OF THE
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OF EXCHANGE
AT HONGKONG
FOR
DEMAND DRAFTS ON BOMBAY On the Day preceding the Departure of Closing of the Indian Mints to the Free the English Mails from the Year of the 1 His Majesty's Mails, will be despatched Coinage of Silver ommodation in the connecting reusel secured above. g. Passengers
from this port sains, and Cargo for the
bafora departars from Hongkong.
Passengers
Silk and Valuables and Tes and Cargo for Italy, France and Londen (under arrangement) will be conveyed by this Steamer proceeding vis Bombay to Marseilles and London.
Parcels will be received at the Offee wil 8 FM the day before sailing. The contents and value of all packages are required.
For Further particulare, sailing dates, etc., apply to
EV. D. PARR
Superintendent,
FROM 1893 TO 1908;
ALBO
RATES FOR SOVEREIGNS, GOLD
LEAF, BAR SILVER (From 1800), and other Useful Information,
PRICE $1 Cash,
On Sale at the "Dattx PRESS "-Office or Local Booksellers,
AND OYUBARI COLLIERIES. AGENT FOR SAKITO COAL
HEAD OFFICE MARUNOUCHI, TOKYO
BRANCH OFFICES NAGASAKI, MOJI, KARATSU WAKAMATSU, OTARU, MURORAN, HAKODATE, KORE OSAKA, KURE, TOKYO, YOKOHAMA, NAGOYA, TSURUGA, VLADIVOSTOCK, HANKOW, PEKING, LONDON, NEW YORK SHANGHAL HONGKONG, HAIPHONG AND CANTON.
Cable Address:-"IWASAKI" Codes: A1, A.B.C. 5th Ed., Western Union, and Bentley's, Agencies:---
MANILA-Messrs, MACONDRAT & Co. CHINKIANG-MESSTS. GEARING & Co. SINGAPORE-Mevers. BORNEO&CO., LTD, GLASGOW-Mesere. A. R. Brown.
MCFARLANE & CO., LTD.
For Farticulare, apply to
K. KATO, Manager, No. 2, Pedder Street Hongkong. [71
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