NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
FOUND
on
INTIMATIONS
NOTICE
THE
I Star Pure White Ons Cal Offers the WE HAVE authorised MR. WILLIAM
N the Public Telephone.
NEZ GLASSES. Owner may have sume on application to undersigned and upon payment of the cost of this advertisement,
CHINA AND JAPAN TELEPHONE
AND ELECTRIC Co. LTD. Hongkong, 3rd September, 1917.
G.
It.
GOVERNMENT HILLS, ETC
(902
TENDERS for SPECIE and MEXICAN TDOLLARS, ourrant in this Colony. for Telegmphic Transfer, on the Lords Commissioners of HIS MAJESTY'S TREASURY, London, will be received by the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER, ARMY PAY DE- PARTMENT. until 11 o'clock A.M. on the 4th September, 1917. -
The fenders to atste the total amount (in Pounds Sterling). No Telegraphie Transfer will be made for less than £100.
The tenders to be in duplicate, wird in sealed covers, addressed to the TREASURY CHEST ARMY PAY DEPARTMENT, OFFICER,
and andorsed TENDERS FOR GOVERN- MENT BILLS, ete.”
EDWARD LEONARD SHENTON to Sign our Firm me un Partner from the lat day of September, 1017
DEACON, LOOKER, DEACON & HARSTON, Hongkong, 1st September, 1917,
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UNIVERSITY OF HONGKONG,
Rasgos 1917-1918.
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THE UNIVERSITY Re Opens
Septenther 16th Arts including Education, also a Course in Degree Courses in Medicine, Engineering, Commerc
For particulars apply to-
Tas REGISTRAR. ⠀
1986
HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUNNDAY. ANFTEMBER
INTIMATION
AUCTION
For Sale
by
Public Auction.
Subject to the conditions prescribed by the Straits Settlements "Alien Anemiza ( Winding- up) Ordinance, 1914, as amended from time to time by Ordinances, I of 1915, XIX of 1915, XVI of 1916 and VI of 1917 and as adopted in this State
All that land known as THE
of about 1,016 acres, 1 rood, 38 BATU LIMA ESTATE consisting
perches held under East Coast Country Grant No. 49 for 999 years from 1883, RENT FREE.
COMPANIA GENERAL
DE TABACOS DE
FILIPINAS.
NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, LIMITED About 275 acres of the land is NUEVO
(IN LIQUIDATION).
(INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND),
Unredoomed Bank Notes,
The right to accept or reject any or all of the N OUTSTANDING, NOTES will be
tenders in reserved.
Copies of Forms of Tonder can be tail en application.
Persons tendering for (Bills) are hereby atified that having regard to the provisions of the Acts 22 George III, Cap. 48, and 41, George III. Cap. 59, the acceptance of any such tender is subject to the express condition that Membres of the British Honen of Commons shall be admitted to any share or part in or to benefit to arise from the Contract thoroby any made for the allotment of such (Bills)."
The provisions in question do not apply to Cauterets entered into by any incorporated Company in its corporated capacity and made for the general benefit of the Company."
F.J. THURSBY-PELIAM, LA-Colonel.
Treasury Chest Officer. A.P.D.
His Majesty Treasury Ofice.
Hongkong, 4th September, 1917.
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GOVERNMENT BILLS, ETC. STIENDERS for SPECIE ourroni in
SHANGHAI, to
up
and for the HRDA of $400,000 - purrezt in Shanghai, will be received by the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER, ARMY PAY DEPARTMENT, autil 11.30 .. on the 5th September. 1917.
The amount accepted is to be placed by the touderer to the credit of an account with the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAL BANKING CORPORATION, Shanghai, so as to be available en the nut September, 1917.
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TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that any paid on presentation to the undersigned on or before SATURDAY, 20th September,
1817. at Noon.
AFTER THAT DATE, holders will find it necessary to claim repayment IN STERLING from the BOARD OF TRADE, LONDON, to whom the necessary funds will be remitted.
THE BOARD OF TRADE make a charge for payment of claims out of soonies deposit. ed in the "COMPANIES LIQUIDATION ACCOUNT" at the Bank of England.
A. R. LOWE
Liquidator.
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Chartered Bank Building,
Hongkong, 18th August, 1917.
KULANGSI
MUNICIPAL
AMOY.
COUNCIL,
A position
PPLICATIONS are invited for the
of SECRETARY, Bnd
planted with rubber (150 acres in bearing) and 50 acres with coconuts 3 to 4 years old.
Situated on main road within 5 miles of Sandakan Wharf.
The following buildings in good condition are on the Estate:
(a) I bungalow (40′ x 30') containing 2
bedrooms, dining room and veran dah. Corrugated fron roof, plank walls,
floor.
(b)
Store (67 x 29) Corrugated iron
nk walls. roof, plank
(e) 1 Smoke-hons (24 x 20). Corrugated
iron walls and roof, carth floor.
(d) 1 FactoryTM (32′ x 16). Corrugated
Iron
roof, plank walls, cement floor.
4TH, 1917
RANDOM REFLECTIONS,
see that the history of the rest of the world is no longer left to its handling. We must await some now evidence of the pur
By the very able indictment which ho poses of the great peoples of the Central Bill when it came before the Legislative delivered against the Military Service Empires. God grant it may be given soon, Council for its second and third reading and in such a way my will restore the on Friday, the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., added one micry to the many service confidence of all peoples everywhere in which he has rendered the community, their faith in nations and the possibility and this fact is fully realised by the of a covenanted peace" That is the public. It is a pity, however, that, when immediate object to be achieved before a under discussion in Committee and H.E the clause relating to the Army Act was semblance of peace and goodwill among the Governor gave an assurance that in men is possible, but, "above and beyond would not depart from the policy adopted applying that measure the authorities this, stands the necessity of some agree in the past, Mr. Pollock did not reply: In that case Your Excellency will have the Great Powers, ment among all
ne objection to accepting the amendment absolutely binding in its terms and unwhich I have already indicated," or words abascable in its guarantcos, which shall to that effect. It is always desirable that legislation shall say precisely what is make impossible any further recourse to means and not depend for its interpreta- the arbitrament of arms. Punitive tion upon oral understandings. damages, dismemberment of the Empires,
In this case it is not easy to say exactly establishment of selfish and exclusive what the policy has been in the past. No economic leagues-these President WILSON attempt was made to prevent any mem- deems to be inexpedient and ultimately those in uniform, from attending the bors of the auxiliary forces, other than worse than futile. They may be, but most public meeting called to discuss the exelusion of the Germans from the Colony, people, we think, will agree with Lord
and it is not likely that, in the event of ROBERT CEC that there is no more any such gathering being contemplated in convincing means of making Germany the future, a general parade would he realise the folly and wickedness of her ordered, because the results might prove embarrassing. The mere existence of the militarist leaders than to show her that Army Act, however, hus undoubtedly bad war does not pay oven in a commercial After the war what sounder guarantee of the peace of the world could be desired than a league of actions, properly furnished with the machinery for enforcing a financial, commercial and economic isolation of a nation determined to force its will upon the world by mere violence? This is the subject which the that public, as well as private, expression But for the Army Act I am satisfied British Minister of the Blockade com would have been given long ago to the mends to the study of all who are sincere feeling of discontent created by the un- necessary waste of time in the auxiliary ly anxious to end the present system of force which the Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell International anarchy. There are many, voiced at the Council meeting, and steps could then have been taken earlier to probably, who would question the
remove a fruitial cause of irritation. efficacy of what President WILSON Nobody objects to make some sacrifice for cally selfish and exclusive economic WATSON & leagues" the object of which would venience. It is a scandal that they should
CORTADO
EXTRA
$3.25 per 100
Contains 2 hand machines, 28 latex A FIRST-CLASS pails and over 9,000 pupa.
(e) 15 Coolie houses (each 18
x 14).
Plank walls attap roofs. The above property will be sold by Public Auction in the Court House at Sandakan at
SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE to 12 o'clock Noon, on SATUR the KULANGA MUNICIPAL, COUNCIĻ, Amoy,
CHEROOT
AT A CREAP PRICE.
Applicants should give full particulars on DAY, 20th October, 1917. the subject of their previous experience. A knowledge of Hindustani would be proferable. RESERVE PRICE $100,000 (ONEA. S. A good working knowledge of Accounts is
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS). absolutely necessary.
STRAITS SETTLEMENTS CURRENCY. (NOTE-This reserve price has been lased os a report on the Estate by the Honourable
Copies only of testimonials need be sent in with the application.
The stressful candidate will assume office on 14th February, 1918.
He shall perform all the duties of Secretary, | Mr. F. F. Lease, Manager of Sapong Estate). and Superintendent of Police.
Secretary will be $300.00 per month (Amoy The maxima salary to be paid to such. Tncy), with an annual increase of 825.00 per months to a final maximure of 8350.00 per month, He will be provided with Uniform. Light, Persons tendering to state alternatively
and also Quarters. Fuel (a) The amount of Hongkong currency bayable
The Quarters will be in the Municipal Bail 611: in Hongkong on t
onrrency and/oring, sud must be occupied by the Secretary for acis 31.000-Sheer, 1917. nquired current Changhai
#ppointed.
Applications must he endorsed, ** APPOINT. MENT OF SECRETARY," and should reach
By Order of the Council,
T. W. DUBINSON,
Secretary, K.M.C Kulangsu, Amoy, August 17th, 1977.
1966
(b)
unt of Dollars
The Bmount
in
per £100 for Telegraphic) ransfer on the Lords
London. Commissioners of The tenders
of H..heate, and in sealed Away not later than November 30th, 1917,
to be in
covers, Addressed to
to the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER, ARMY PAY DEPARTMENT.
and endorse?
TENDERS FOR GOVERN
MENT BULLS, etc."
The right to accept or reject any or all of the Sendors is reserved.
Copies of Forms of Tondor can be had en application.
Persous for
notified that having regard to the provisions of the Acts 22 George III, Cap, 15 and 41, George III., Cap 52, the acceptance of any such Tender is 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 say beneat to arise from the Contract thereby ninde for the allutwert of such (Billa),"
The provisions in question do not apply to entered into by any incorporated Contrary in its corporated capecity and made for the general benefit of the Company."
Any further information can be obtained by Fersozni application to the TREASURY CHEST.OFFICER, A.P.D.
F.J.THURSBY-PELHAM, Lt. Colonel, Treasury Chest Officer, A.P.D.
His Majesty's Treasury Offloe,
Hongkong, 4th September, 1917.
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PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO..
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
3.8. " ECUADOR,"
FROM SAN FRANCISCO, MONOLULU JAPAN PORTS, SHANGHAI AND
MANILA.
THE above-mentioned vessel having arrived the above. ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Carga is being landed at their risk into the beardous and/or oxira Hazardons Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Whsef_and Godown Co, Ltd., Kowloon, and stored ai Consignees risk.
Consignors of Cargo are hereby autifled that they must produce an Import Fermit signed by the Superintendent of Imports and Exports, before Bills of Lading can be
All broken, elisfed and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be eramined on Friday, 7th inst at 10 ..
All Claims must be presented within a month-
of the Blamer's arrival heco, after which they cannot be recognized.
No Claims will be simitted after the Goods have left the Godowns and all Goods remaining andelivered after 9th Sept. will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance whatever will be effected. Consignees are requested to send in their Bill of Lading for countersignaturO immediately.
· PACIFIQ MAIL 8.8, CO., R.C. MORTON,
General Agent Hongkang, 2nd September, 1917. 68
LOST.
WHITE PERSIAN CAT. Finder wil
"bo anítably rewarded on returning same.
XYZ"
Care of Bully Prosa" Office.
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WANTED.
The sale is subject to the follow- ing conditions:----
(1) $30,000 (Singapore Currency) to be paid on purchase and the balance by monthly instalments thereafter of $10,000. Interest at the rate of 7% per annum will be charged on instalments overdue and default for 30 days will invalidate the sale and render the
and all instalments liable to forfeiture payment of the deposit an agree ment will be executed by the liquidstor undertaking to complete the transfer of the estate, free of all incumbrances, on payment of the final instalment of the purchase money.
And to the following special | conditions-m
BOUT ead September by Local Shipping | be required to A Firm LADY STENOTYPIST-prerions experience essential.
Apply--
Box 30,
Chen of" Daily Presa" Offles.
WANTED
OCAL Shipping Firma
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The purchaser must be a British subject and not under and the Governor that
foreign influence; he will person of enemy or foreign origin is directly or indirectly interested with him lp the pur- chase, and ue mast make such statutory declaration in that behalf as may be required by the Governor,
(2) For the purposes of this sale any person entitled under the Land Laws of North Borneo to mak as a Nativo shall be deemed to be a British aubject.
(3) In the case of a Company formed for the purpose of acquiring, the business its
L ENERGETIC YOUNG EUROPEAN with previous experience. Knowledge of Memorandum of Association "must contain Typing and Shorthand preferred.
special provisions, to be approved by the Apply to
Governor, to exclude the possibility of the
Box 15,
Care of " Dally Prase" OEon.
FOR SALE.
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BAGS OF USED HONGKONG POSTAGE
STAMPS with duplicates, containing
300 Stampe for $0.59 | 1550 Stamps for #2:00: 0.5200
5C0 700
#
"
2.50
1000
4
1.00 4000 1.40 | 500
"
40
Ti
5.00
752
CO., LTD..
CIGAR MERCHANTS,
TEL. 616.
DEATHS.
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URUAN. At the General Hospital, Shang- hai, on August 30th, GEZA URIAN, aged 38 years. WHITFIELD, At Liverpool, on July 14th, WILLIAM WHITFIELD, aged 62 yearn, of pneumonia late of Shanghai.
Roxazone Ornich: 18, Dan Vacs Bou, C. LONDON Office: 181, Feast Stauns, E.
The Baily Press.
HONOKONG, 4 SEPTEMBER, 1917,
PREVENTION OF WAR,
In his recent statement regarding the economie policy of the Allies, Lord y failing under foreign control. speaking it will be necessary to
HOBRET CECIL, the Minister of Blockade, prevent more than one-fourth of the shares suggests that the present economic posi- or the voting rights being held by, or subjecttion of Germany indicates the real to the control. of, foreigners.
(4) In the case of a Company already in solution of that greatest ni world. existence. if the Articles of Association do not already so
souse.
repressive influence, and the idea has individual of the right to ventilate his bun widely held that it deprived the grievances in the Press, That is a right which it is of the utmost importance to preserve in a community which does not possess. representative Government my knowledge, the Army Act has been flourished in the face of the Press with the object of suppressing criticism.
To
good purpose, but busy men naturally resoat being put to unnecessary incon-
be to gain commercial advantages be withdrawn from their offices for half through the old system of tariffs and a day in order to fire seven or ten rounde at the range. Such a thing never happens preferential treatment, but no-one could in the Police Reserve, because there is
fail to welcome a world-wide league proper management, One member of the which, in case of necessity, could con- hour, he successfully passed all the Volunteer Corps tells me that in half-an- clusively prove to an aggressive ration Musketry Tests that had occupied his that “in the modern world military force colleagues eight weeks! is not everything." No country would enter light-heartedly into war if it knew that, as a matter of course, its action would lead the rest of the world to com- bine to bring about its downfall by every available means.
The Colony was free from any com- municable diseases during the week ending September 1st.
The many friends in Hongkong of | Sanitary Inspector 8. Kelly, who left the Colony a few months ago to offer his services to the military authorities, will be interested to learn that he has joined the Royal Engineers and expects to leave for the front very shortly.
It is questionable whether the authori- ties understand the real nature of the demands which they make upon civilians. An hour's drill at 5,30 p.in. sounds very simple, but when, for examplo, a man is employed at Kowloon in an occupation which makes it impossible for him to wear his uniform throughout the day arid he is ordered to fall in ut the Polo Ground, it means that he has to leave his work at 3.30. lights at night he loses the whole of the Again, if he is engaged on the
next morning because it is a physical impossibility for him to carry on without sleep. Even ordinary guards do not con- duce to mental alertness next day, how- for it is difficult to rest properly while. ever much enjoyment they may afford, hampered with equipment. Whether, in the circumstances, it is furthering the cause of victory to withdraw men from shipbuilding and repairing to discharge these duties, which regulars could per form with equal efficiency, may well be doubted.
A Chinese shopkeeper, of 200, Queen's Road Central, his reported to the Police! that between 2 pm, on August 31st and correspondent writes: Though a.m. on September ist some person broke touch has been said and written about open a case which was fixed to the wall the Military Service Bill, there is one of his premises, and stole therefrom a side of the question which seems to have quantity of miscellaneous articles to the escaped most people. His Excellency value of $1,047,
stated that there was still a considerable amber of men who rendered no service to the State in these trusbious times. The Rev. Father Froc, 3.J., has severed Perhaps these outsiders have not realised his connexion with Sicawei Observatory,
in a mannerty
of the Company
the past three years at the cost of such able direction of the Observatory in twee of men the fewer the gakrà nob
best endeavours to have the
they must be altered problems, how wars in the future may beving been transferred to the Theological that one result of their skithfulness is to Seminary. The great services which increase the burdens of the other fellows to the Governor so provented. The experience gained during Father Frac has rendered to mariners and who are carrying on combined civilian as to exclude the
those living on the China Const by bit and military duty. The greater the num- falling under foreign control, and the Direc
issuing warnings of approaching ty need be called upon to perform. Per phoons and in collecting and collating haps there may be some conscientious the information brought him by ships objectors to military service of any will be appreciated (says the description, in which case, now that the Daily News) by a large proportion of the Bill has been passed, we buy hear some → community.
interesting views in the near future, if they really attach any importance to their principles." I am sorry to have to
to the Governor-in-Council, and there is disappoint my correspondent, but appli cations for exemption have to be made
always the Police Reserve to accommodate conscientious objectors...
tors must furnish an undertaking to use their terrible suffering will have been purchased
provisions GRACA & CO of Association it legislation should be
referred to above inserted in the Memorandum in vain, even though Germany be forced to make the fullest reparation for her introduced enabling the Memorandam of crimes, if, in the meantime, we fail to Association to be altered by the insertion of scob provisions
devise some method, some system of inter- (5) Should the Governor for any reason not national co-operation, by which the aggres approve of the purchaser, the contract may
No. 4, WYNDHAM ŠTERET,
ongkong,
TO LET.
مخيلة
IA Endles House Site SHOPS, situated in Ics Street, opposite the Grand Hotel, recently recon- #frosted.
For rent and other particulam apply to--
THE MANAGER, HONGKONG LOX Co. LTD., 44, Connaught Road Central
[900
TO LET.
FFICES at 2. Connaught Road Central
OFF
OFFICE in King's Buildings.
HOUSES in Broadwood and Moreton. Terraces.
HOUSES on Shanicen, Canton, Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT AND AGENCY CO., LTD.
TO LIT.
AFLAT in Nathan Road, Kowloon
be rescinded by the Governor and the deposit sive designs of any ambitious nation may will be returned without interest or expenses. be safely controlled. The firm conviction
Further particulars may be
of the Entente Povers that this war must obtained on application to the
be fought to a victorious finish in order! undersigned.
to remove the risk of £t renewal
W. W. SMITH,
RESIDENT'S OFFICE,
SANDAKAN, NORTH BORNEO, 29th June, 1917.
G.
NOTICE
of the conflict is the basis of their deter- Liquidutor,mination to reject all proposals for a promature peace. No-one can question the [813 sincerity of the motives actuating the For in making his second appeal to the belligerent nations to lay down their arma, but his suggested compromise has proved unacceptable, not because the Allies glory in war but because they realise that their mission is not yet accomplished.
NY EUROPEAN, Non-Asiatic or
Must
A dosiring to leave the Colony should the world become a field of death, and
P.M.
TYPHOON WARNINGS.
received by the American Coneulate The following telegrams have been General. Hongkong, from the Manila Observatory :-
September 2nd, 7 p-m. Warning. Low-pressure area over N. China sea. A typhoon way develop later,
September 3rd, 11 a.m. Typhoon in about 112deg, long E and 18deg. lat. N., moving. W.N.W.
SOLDIERS OUTING.
***
Things one would like to know:
The name of the gentleman who saw the snake measuring la feet on May Road, and what the time was?
What E. the General Officer Com- manding said when the Governor asked him if he desired to speak on the Military Service Bill fig
The members of the R. E. and A. S. C. What some people think of the state Detachment (Kowloon) enjoyed #
dement made by one of the characters in lightful all-day outing on the 2nd Bought and Paid For No I am inst., thanks to the generosity of the not a gentleman; I am only a
shipping subscribers to the Services Entertainment clerk." Fund, and to the kindly interest of the
arranging the trip.
How many local officers of the regular Rev. L . Cooper Hunt, C.F. in forces have refused to pay their mess bille.
as a protest against the Service dollar. in at Lyemun, a tennis match apply in person at the CENTRAL POLICE Europe speed to an abyss and lend a hand
How many civilian censors have vacated STATION between the hours of 9 AM to 1
was played against the Royal Engineers and 2
in its own suicide?" asks His Holiness, for a cup presented by Captaire Buck, their posts in favour of officers of the 12PM to 4 P. daily.
garrison 1 ALEM R. E. The event was won by the visitors. Applicants will he required to produce and the answer comes in ringing terms
If it is true that, as a result of the Next, the new Tytan Tuk reservoir wright occasioned by the extortionate Passports or identification papers.
All persons with certain exceptions who from President WILSON: The object of inspected, afterwards a visit was paid demands of certain chair coolies, two remain in the Colony for more than 7 days | this war is to deliver the free peoples of
to Repulse Bay, where a swim was enjoyed, and, the circuit of the members of the Frawley Company, focl are required to Begister themselves under FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES in Kowloon,
the REGISTRATION or PERSONS
the world from the menace and the actual Island was completed.
in need of a Lang Halliday? ORDINANCE 1914.
One and all thoroughly enjoyed the Who told H E the Governor that the Apply to
power of a vast military establishment
Reserves Forms of Registration giving the par- controlled by an irresponsible Govern subscribers to the Fund for placing the enjoyed night guards so much that
trip and are sincerely grateful to the Volunteers and Volunteer HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE ticulars required may be obtained at the
Co., Iro
GPO, and at all Police Stations,
ment. This power is not the German opportunity in their way. Thanks are they would not willingly he exempt from
Alexandra Baildings.
Sherratt, A.8.C., for their able manage-humonrist meat of details.
The Penalty for non-compliance is a fine i people. It is the ruthless master of the due, also, to Mr. Davidson and Sergt. them? Was he a conscious or unconscious
not exceeding $80.
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Gorman people, and it is our business to
RODERICK Randow: