NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED,
INTIMATIONS
THE HONGKONG DAILY
PRESS. MONDAY JULY 160, 1917.
INTIMATION
DEE the Patronage of His Excellency the Governor, the Official Pictares of the British Army in France.
AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTION.
FIROM this defe BB Car DUMBARTON THE BATTLE OF THE ANCRE Her Jassar & Co in pursuance of an
GEORGE FREDRICK
has been Appointed Actre LecaL HANAGEE of the Hongkong Bunch of this Company,
W. H. TRENCHARD DAVIS,
Manager for China. Hongkong, 16th July, 1917.
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FOR SALE.
[EAKWOOD MOTOR BOAT HULL Tand FITTINGS in good order and
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condition, bottom shoathed with Muntz Metal,
Learth...
35-0 Beam
8*** Depth
... 3'-0" Teakwood Dock House 19'-0" long, fitted with youatian shutters. Completely equipped with Stern Gear, including Brass Propeller, Brass Rudder, Steering Gear, Telegraph and Usual Accessories.
Vassal may be seen at THE KOWLOON ENGINEERING WORKS.
No reasonable offer refund,
Apply
0.
SHIP CHANDLERY, LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
E
(843
GOVERNMENT BILLS, * ETC.
AND
THE ADVANCE
THE TANKS
will be sorooned at the VICTORIA THEATRE,
OFsaction at 1s
austion as 19 o'clock (Noox)
TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!!
MONDAY, 16TH JULY TUESDAY, 17TR THURSDAY, 19TH
AT 9.15 EACH NIGHT,
The Pictures were taken on the actual Battle (Ifield and contain nothing whatever in the
nature of ** Faked" or made up Scones. Seats may be booked for Stalls as well as Dress Circle,
Booking Now Open at MOUTRIE'S.
PRICES: DRESS CIRCLE $3, STALLS 82. PIT $1. PROFITH WILL BE DEVOTED TO WAR FUNDS.
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HONGKONG AND. SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
T IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that an
INTERIM DIVIDEND of £2.5.0.
I' ENDERS for SPECIE and MEXICAN Share, subject to deduction of 1860. per
DOLLARS, current in this Colony, 30th June, 1917, st rate of 2/64 per Dollar.
been declared for the HALF-YEAR ending for Telegraphic Transfer, ou
The DIVIDEND will be Fayable on and Commissioners of HS MAJESTY'S TREASURY, after MONDAY, the 13th August, 1917, at the London, up to and for the sum of Offices of the Corporation, where Shareholders will be received by the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER, ARMY PAY DEPARTMENT, are requested to apply for Warrants.
natii
the Lords
11 o'clock A., on the i6th July, 1917. The tenders to state the total amount in Pounds Sterling. No Telegraphic Transfer will be made for less than £100.
The tenders to be in duplicate, and in sealed sovers, addressed to the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER, ARMY PAY DEPARTMENT and endorsed TENDERA FOR GOVERN. MENT BILLS, eta"
The right to accept or reject any or all of the touders is reserved,
Copies of Forms of Tender can be had on application.
Persons tendering for (Bills) are hereby notilled that having regard to the provisions of the Acts 23 George fl, Cap. 48 and 41, George III. Cap. 32, the acceptance of any such Tender in subject to the express condition that no Member of the British House of Commons shall be admitted to any share or part in or to any benefit to arise from the Contract thereby made for the allotment of i auch (Bills)."
iato by en incorporated
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Cor- the 30th July, to SATURDAY, the 11th poration will be CLOSED from MONDAY, August, 1917 (both days inclusive), during Registered. which period mo Transfer of Shares can be
By Order of the Court of Directors,
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 12th July, 1917,
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THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT AND AGENCY CO., LTD.
N INTERIM DIVIDEND of THREE AND A HALF DOLLARS per Share for the six months ending 30th June, 1917, will be Peysbie on THURSDAY, 26th July, obtained on application at the Company's Office on which date Dividend Warrants may bo
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 18th, to THURSDAY, the 28th July (both
a The provisions in question do not apply todaya indinaire), during which period no Transfor Company in its sorporated capacity and made of Shares can be registered.
Contracts entered
for the general benefit of the Company."
F. J.THURSBY-PELHAM, Lt.-Colonel,
Tresury Chest Officer, A.P.D.
His Majesty's Treasury Oftes,
Hongkong, luth July, 1917.
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KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART
MAATSCHAPPY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE Steamship
"a'JACOB,”
having arrived from the shore ports, Con signees of Cargo by her are notified that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the
Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whence and or from the wharves delivery may be obtained
Goads not cleared by the 22nd inst, will be anbject to rent.
All broken, chafed and damaged packages are to be left in the Godowas, where they will be examined on the 21st inst. at 10 a
Claims against the Steamer must be present- ed in writing within 10 days after arrival of Steamer, otherwise they will not be recognised. No Fire Insurance will be effected by the undersigned in any case whatever.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
JAVA-CHINA JAPAN LIJN,
Agent.
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Hongkong, 15th July, 1917.
By Order of the Board of Directors.
A. SHELTON HOOPER,
Secretary.
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Hongkong, 10th July, 1917.
THE WEST POINT BUILDING
COMPANY, LIMITED.
N INTERIM DIVIDEND of THREE A DOLLARS per Share for the six months ending 30th, June, 1917, will be Pay able on THURSDAY, 28th July, on which date Dividend Warrants may be obtained on application at the Company's offion
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 18th, to THURSDAY, the 28th July (both | days inclusive), daring which period no Transfer
of Shares can be Registered.
By Order of the Board of Director,
A. SHELTON HOOPER,
Secretary.
Hongkong, 10th July, 1917
THE Undersigned has received instine- tions from the Liquidators of order of the Hongkong Government to
Dz. Bu Mes Rooms, Dudolf Horse
of July, THE VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY situato ab The Peak, Hong kong, and being EUBAL BUILDING LOT No. 19,
IN ON LOT..
The Property Consist of :-
The place or parcel of ground and premises known as “ Lysholi,” 104, Tha Peak, mitast near Mount Gough, in the Colony of Hongkong, with anten of 194,029 mquare fees and registered in the and Ohio Rural Builting Lot
Loi
is held for the anszpired resi- dus of a term of 75 years creased therein by an indenture of Crown Lenne datos the 33rd day of April, 1890. ****
The Annual Crown Rens'in 88%.00, For farther particulars and sonditions of male apply to
M WILKINSON & GRIST, Holicitor for the Liquidators,
or to the Undersigned,
GRO, PLAMMERT,
Anctionser.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
THE Undersigned has received instruc-
of
BY APPOINTMENT.
WATSON'S
DRY
GINGER-
sensation on his return to Germany by delivering a speech at a secret session of the Reichstag Committee in which te denounced the German Admiralty and the Pan-Germans "p the great obstacles to peace, and
demanded. real
Parliamentary
in system Germany. Though his action was repudiated by the regular leaders of the Catholic Party to which he belongs, he is said to have a powerful following and to
THE POSITION IN PEKING.
ELEVEN HOURS BATTLE.
{FROM OUR PEKING CORRESPONDENT]
PEKING,
Despatched, July 12th, 1.10 p.m. Delivered, July 14th, 100, An eleven hours battle commenced at half-past four o'clock in the morning, the Republicans attacking the Temple of Heaven and Chang Hsun's residence in
made,
have been supported by the National Liberals and Progressives. The Imperint the Imperial City with shrapnel, pom- Good practice was Chancellor, whose reply caused great pons, and rifles. dissatisfaction," absolutely declined to hind himself to a policy of, no, arinexa- tions and no indemnities. In this he was noon. Chang escaped to the Dutch Lega- maintaining the attitude which he adopt|tion.
Chang Haun's house was set on fire at
The Republicans from Yangtingmen
ALE.May 15th, when he refused to make a forced Chipmen and threatened the
FRAGRANT,
AROMATIC,
DRY.
tions from the Liquidator Mears. WITZ & Co. in pursuance of an order of the Hongkong Government to sell by public auction at 19 o'clock Its "Dryness" is a feature which (Noon) on MONDAY, the 67th day of August, 1917, at his Bales Rooms, Duddell has helped to give this drink the
popularity it so well deserves.
Street, Hongkong,
All the piece of ground situste ar Hongkong, and registered in the Land Yanmati, Kowloon, in the Colony of Office as KOWLOON INLAND LOT No. 209,
IN ON LOT.
The property consists of a piece of ground abutting on Battery Street and Fourth Street (near the Praya) in Kow- loon and contains sa area of 4.800 square fest.
The Lot is held for the unexpired re sidus of a therein by an Indenture of Crown Lesse term of 75 years created dated the 4th day of May, 1888,
The Annual Crown Rent is $60.
PINTS $1.20 PER Doz.
SPLITS 70 Crs.
of sale apply to
For further particulars and conditions A. S. WATSON
MEBERS. HASTINGS & HASTINGS,
Bolicitors for the Liquidator, or to the Undersigned,
GEO, P. LAMMERT. Hongkong, 3rd May, 1917.
DEY
HOUSES TO LET'
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TO LIT.
EVONIA, No. 9, Peak Road, SIX- ROOMED BUNGALOW, with Garden and Tannia Couri.
HOUSES in Shameen, Canion, Nos. 31 sad 63.
Apply to
A
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THE NATIONAL LOAN OF THE THIRD YEAR OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA (1914)
$16,000,000 AND SUPPLEMENTARY ISSUE OF 88,000,000 AND NATIONAL LOAN OF THE FOURTH YEAR OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA (1915) $24,000,000.
THE
QUBSCRIBERS to the above two LOANS are hereby notified that in pursuance of arrangements recently made by the Chinese Government with me for the future service of the Loans, interest paymente are and will be adegastely secured by cash fanda in my hands and at my sole disposal.
F.A. AGLEN, Inspector General of Customs.
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INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION | Inspectorate General of Customs,
COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG
SINGAPORE.
THE Steamship
“KWAISANG,"
AXD
Peking, 6th Juns, 1917.
RUSSIAN 5% INTERNAL LIBERTY
LOAN 1917.
DAVID SASSOON & Co., LTD.
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TO LET.
FIVE-BOOMED HOUSE, with Tennis
Court, in Minden Villas, Kowloon.
A. FLAT in Nathan Road, Kowloon.
Apply to-
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
GO. LTD., Alexandra Buildings.
TO LET.
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OFFICES at 2, Connaught Road Central
OFFICES in King's and York Buildings HOUSES to Ist, Wongueishong Roari HOUSES in Clition Gardens, Conduit load HOUSES in Broadwood and Moretozi Terraces.
HOUSES on Shamten, Canton.
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- AMENT AND AGENCY Co, Lro 128
TO LET.
CO., LTD.,
to
Imperial City.. The Temple of Henyen, however, remained in the hands of the
perialists; also the Imperial City, Two acroplanes flow over the City, early in the morning.
at the silting of the Reichstag on
definite detailed statement of Germany's War aima OFS the ground that to renounce the successes guined and leave everything else in a state of suspension, or, alternatively, tu lay down 20 policy of conquest, would bo play into the hands of the enemy.
Desultory Bring continued, until three On that occasion, as on the present, he o'clock in the afternoon. There were fow declared that Germany was inspired not serious casualties, but many of the by a desire for conquest but by a deter- Imperialisty were wounded. An armis mination to defend bar Freedom and terrifice was arranged, the Imperialists melt- torial possessions. It is interesting, and ing away. A resumption of the Sighting almost amusing, to a cynic, as Mr. BALFOUR said at the Mansion House on
is unlikely.
Friday, to observe how Corninny's war aims have changed with the changing fortunes of war. The spirit that animat ed Germany in 1914 is illustrated by the refusal to guarantee the retention by France of her colonies when it was sought to buy off Great Britain. But, while Dr. VON BETHMANN-HOLLWEG would nut countenance the proposal for Peace by Agreement," he yielded to a demand for liberalising the Government by the appointment of an Imperial Coalition Ministry. In this connection it is signi & fcant that Prince LacaNOWSKY, formerly
ÆRATED WATER MANUFACTURERS
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The Baily Press.
Hosoroso, 16TH JULY, 1917.
THE CENTRAL ALLIANCE
AND THE WAR.
as
Five foreigners were wounded while sightseeing.
Motors were busily engaged in Red Cross work.
Many shots fell in the Legation quarter. The City maintains a gravelike silence.
THE CASUALTY LIST.
PEKINO,
Despatched, July 13th, 8.40 p.m. Delivered, July 14th, 0.38 pm. The Casualties in yesterday's fighting were very slight. Sixty were killed and 140 wounded among the Imperialists. The Republican losses were heavier.
Chang Hsun'a men were disarmed, except those in the Forbidden City.
Republican flags are flying everywhere. Taan Chi-jui and his staff will arrive to-morrow.
The train service has been resumed.
[BY COURTESY OF THE "CHUNG NGO!
SAN HO
German Ambassador in London, has article denouncing the published in system of "one-man government obsolete, and demanding a Constitutional Parliamentary Government, despite the resistance of the Junkers and Conserva-; tives, as the only means of saving the country from falling to pieces. The PRINCE's Assurance that the KAISER is far more constitutional than is supposed CHANG SUN'S TROOPS SENT TO and bos never intervened personally in public affairs," apart from a few impul sive telegrams, was immediately regard- ed as an indication that the Chancellor
to to be sacrificed in order
Chang Hsun's troops have all been dis. enable the KAISER to execute a grace-armed, given two months' pay, and sent
was
ful multe face in regard to interual reform and war policy. This view sects to be supported by the announcement that Dr. VON BETHMANN-HOLLWEG has now
Mr. Frank Birley Johnson has been appointed to be an Official Justice of the Pence for the Colony of Hongkong
SHANTUNG.
SHANGHAI, July 15th, Fighting ceased at 3 p.m. on the 19th inst.
to Shantung to be dismissed.
MARTIAL LAW IN PEKING,
Martial law is proclaimed in Peking.
14th inet
PRESIDENT LI BACK IN HIS RESIDENCE,
President Li Yuan-hung has left the Japanese Legation and returned to his residenco.
THE repereussion of the recent political resigned. Further developments will be After 8 p.m. nobody is allowed in the explosiva in Russia is being heard,, as
awaited with interest, but it may be ques-streets, tioned whether the KAISER will have the Tan Chi-jul arrived in Peking on the was expected in Central Europe. The discomsture with which the German
wisdom and courage to introduce such Government first viewed the unexpected radical reforms as the occasion demands, results of its intrigues with the ruling. classes of Russia gave place soon afterwards to the hope that, by openly expressing goodwill towards the new Republio and secretly promoting. discord within it, the situation could be turned to advantage. For a tire it seemed possible that these devices might succeed in their object and detach Russia from the Entente, but the renewed activi- ty of the Russian troops has silenced the cry of the pacifists in the land and destroyed the hopes of the enemy. Since the failure of Austria Hungary's over-
TAVOLINGthe RUSSO-ASIATIĊI NO. 12 BEACONSFIELD ARCADE,tures to Russia the symptoms of war
IS HEREBY GIVEN that
having arrived from the store Ports, Consignees BANK, HONGKONG, IS READY of Cargo by her are hereby informed as a TO RECEIVE FURTHER SUB- Gooda are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or ertam hazarders Godowns of SCRIPTIONS TO THE ABOVE the Hongkong and Kowloon Whart and Godown LOAN UP TO THE 28th JULY,
Ltd, whance andjor from the wharvin delivery
be obtained.
1917. Goods not chased by the 21st Inst. will be subject to rent.
Co
All broken, chafed and damaged packages are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined.
Claims against the steamer mast be presented within 10 days of arrival, otherwise they will
not be recognized..
No Fire Insurance will be effected by a in
any case whatever.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON &CO., LTD,
General Manager.
Hongkong, 14th July, 1927,
FOR SALE.
DO NOT MISS A GOOD OPPORTUNITY.
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EAN and N DIL MILL PLANT in
scrap-fron prios
pieder for Sale
Please addecis enquiries to
G
G. TISDALL,
Manager, Russo-Asiatic Rank.
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ΝΟΤΙΟΣ
ANTEIROPAN, N. Asails or Indias desiring to leave the Colony should apply in person at the Charnal FozION STATION between the hour of 9 am to 2 PM. and TV.K to 4 Fam. daily,
Applicant will be required to produos. Paas- part or identification papers...
remain in
willh markila mmeptions who
SHOP.
No. 6, BELILIOS TERRACE. No. 7. BELILIOS TERRACE. 4-ROOMED FLAT at the Peak (sepamte entrance).
weariness which have long been noticeable
pronounced, and, in in the Dual Monarchy have become more a debate in the Reichsrath a few days ago, the deputies from all parts declared that the situa tion of the mass of the population was fast becoming desperate. It is the recognition of this fact, doubtless, which explains the desire of the Emperor CHARLES to see peace excluded without annexations or inderināties,” for the HOUSE or WHOLE FLOOR with longer hostilities continue the worse will Please apply to
No. BELILIOS TERRACE, with
estranos on Conduit Road.
TWO GODOWNB, in Duddall Street, No. 2, DEB VEUX VILLAS, 31, Paas (Unfurnished),
Apply to LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
3rd Floor, Alaxmadın Buildings,
WANTED.
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Four persons living at 293, Shanghai Street, Yanimati, bave been conveyed to the Government Civil Hospital anffering from some sort of poisoning.
Mr. Arthur Ramsden Cavalier has been appointed to be a member of the Board of Examiners during the absence ou leave of Mr. Alas Eustace Woud, with effect from July 7th,
Tan Chi-jui has wired to the Acting- President asking him to come to Peking, and the Acting-President has replied that be will arrive during the coming week.
(THROUGH BEUTES'S ADENOY.].
THE PEKING BATTLE
SHANGHAI, July 13th. The Republicans are attacking Peking with artillery, machine-guns and aero- planes.
Already 3,000 of Chang Hsun's troops have surrendered,
Saturday was France's Day, and from many business houses the tricolour flag was flown as a mark of respect to our Ally. The French Conau] was "at home during the morning, and calls were made by a large number of people, A including French residents, and members of the consular body in Hongkong.
It is notified that when thứ local typhoon signals are hoisted, lights will be exhibited by night from Gap Rock,, Waglan and Green Island Lighthouses, until such time as the storm signals are hauled down. Vessels making the port and seeing three lights should arrange a safe anchorage other than Hongkong
....
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HUGE FIRE RAGING IN THE FORBIDDEN CITY..
LONDON,
Despatched, July 13th 8 p.m. Delivered, July 16th, 7.35 [.
A message from Tientsin says: The Republican headquarters report that Chang Haun's three thousand troops, who occupied the Temple of Heaven,
Aabent 10 Booron is a central location, besore the plight of the Central Euro Gun practice will be carried out ad surrendered after two hours fighting
Baz No. 1,
Care of "Daily Press Office.
767
FOR BALE
STAMPS in pisketa of
pean Powers until the people are driven, at last, to rise against those whose vain and inordinate ambitions were the original cause of their sufferings. It seems that the EMPEROR is perturbed not
A the Colony for more than 7 days BED CHINESE LOCAL POSTAGE only by the unexpected resumption of the
are required to Register themselves under the REGISTRATION OF PERSONS ORDIN. ANCE 1916
20 Stamps for $0.50 60 Bbamps for $2.50
11.00 YOUT
40
Forats of Registration giving the partiesiace. required may be obtained at the G,P.0, and NS all Polles Bicom.t
50
Care of “Daily Prsey" Omon.
The Penalty for non-compliance le a` Ene nob speceding 85%
776
13
792
1.50 800 TEFLON | 80.
3:00
400 5.00
Russian offensive but also by the whole sale surrenders of Czech troops to the enemy, and he has pressed his views upon GRACA & CO) - his German allies. Dr. ERZBERGER, with whom, amongst others, His Majesty dis cussed the position at Vienna, created
NG, S, WYNDHAM BERMET, Hourkong.
1 p.m. On Tuesday, the 4th July. And were disarmed. Chang Hsun sought From Pottinger Battery, in a south-
assterly direction. On Thursday, the refuge in the Dutch Legation. Fighting 26th July, 1917 From Mount Davis, in continues with remnants of Chang Hsun's south-westerly direction. All junks, troops in the Forbidden City, where ships, and other vessels are warned to keep clear of the ranges.
buge fire is raging.
· A party of about sixty men of the
Early on Saturday morning a fire alarm was sounded at the Kowloon Docks. The fire however, was extinguished by Royal Navy took part in a bathing the Dockyard employer before the Fire Brigade arrived on the scene. It is as picnic at Repulse Bay last Thursday sumed that the fire was caused by an The Services Entertainment Fund pro- ignition in the koel box of a ship in course of construction, as the result of vided an excellent tea and the outing was a workman dropping a hot rivet.
thoroughly enjoyed by all