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DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,"
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HOUSES TO LET
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of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Court. Company will be held at the Company's Offices, on SATURDAY, the 29th of Bent the Report of the General Managers, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving
Statement of Accounts to together with 30th June, 1917. See
RN N he CLOSED from the 21st to 20th SHOPS, simted in Toe House Street, The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company
"MMEDIATE entry, Four very desirable September, both days inclusivo.
opposite the Grand Hotel, recently recon- DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
structed, General Managers.
For rent and other particulars apply to--.
THE MANAGER, Hongkong, 5th September, 1917. [LOOD
HONGKONG Los Co., Ltd., 46. Connaught Road Central
Notice is further given that the SHARE | NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, LIMITED. REGISTER TRANSFER BOOKS of the
Company will be CLOSED from the 1st to the 6th October, 1917, both days inclusive.
By Order of the fourd of Directors,
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R.M. DYEK, Chief Manager. Hongkong, 8th September, 1917.
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GOVERNMENT BILLS, ETC.
TENDERS for SPECIE current in
SHANGHAI,
to and for the sum of $200,000-currant in Shanghai, will be received by the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER, ARMY PAY DEPARTMENT, until 11.30 A., on the 17th September, 1917.
The amount accepted is to be placed by the tenderer to the credit of an account with the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, Shanghai, so as to be available on the 12th September, 1917.
Paracos tendering to atate alternatively a) The amount of Hongkong currency payable in Hongkong on 12th September, 1917, requirad for each 91,900-Shanghai ontroucy (b) The amount of Dollars currant in
por
Shanghai
£100 for Telegraphie Transfer on the Lords Commissioners of H., Treasury, London.
The tenders to be in duplicate, and in sealed oovers, addressed to the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER, ARMY PAY DEPARTMENT, and endorsed "TENDERS FOR GOVERN. MENT BILLS, ato.”
The right to accept or reject any or all of the tendera is reserved,
Copies of Forms of Tender can be hat on application.
"Persous undering for (Bills) ars hereby the Acts 94 George III., Caz. 45 and 11, Goorge notified that having regard to the provisions of III., Cap. 52, the scceptance of any such Tender is subject to the express condition that so Member of the British House of Commons whall be admitted to any share or part in or to say bereft to arise from the Contract thereby made for the allotment of such (Bills),"
The prochloss in question do not apply to Contracts entered into
into by any incorporated Company in its
and made corporated capacity for the goners! benefit of the Company.
Any further information can be obtained by personal
CHEST OFion to the TREASURÝ
&P:D.
E.J.THURSBY-PELHAM, Lá.-Colonel,
Treasury Chest Oftoer, A.P.D. His Majesty's Treasury Ofco,
Hongkong, 10th September, 1917. [1013
0.
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GOVERNMENT BILLS, ETC.
for SPECIE earrent
TENDENTEIN, up to and for the sum of $100,000 current in Tientein, will be received by the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER, ARMY PAY DEPARTMENT, until 11.30 .. on 11th September, 1017,
Tonderer to the credit of an account with the The amount accepted is to be placed by the HONOLONG AND SHANGHAT BANKING COR PORATION. Tientsin, so an to be available on the 12th September, 1917
Persons tendering to state alternatively (a) The amount of Hougkong carroney payable in Bangkong on 12th August, 1917, regaired for escli 31,000-fiuntain currency and/or Dollars current in Tiantsin (b) The amount
£100 for Telegraphie Transfer on the Lords Commisioners of 1.31. 1'easury London.
The teuters to be in duplicate, and in wealed
covers, niitressed to the TREASURY CHEST
OFFICER. ARMY PAY DEPARTMENT, and endorsed TENDERS FOR GOVERN MENT BILLS.
, etc."
The right to accept or reject any or all of the tenders is reserved.
Copies of Forms of Teuder can be had on
application
toudering for (Ellis) are hereby notified that having regard to the provisions of
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(INCORPORATED IN. ESGLAND).
Unredcomed Bank Notes.:
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that any
NOUTSTANDING NOTES will be paid on presentation to the undersigned on
or before SATURDAY, 29th
AURDAY, 9th September,
1917, at Noon
AFTER THAT DATE, holders will find it Recessary to claim repayment! IN STERLING from the BOARD OF TRADE, LONDON, to whom the necessary funds will be remittod.
THE BOARD OF TRADE make a cliarge for payment of clinis out of monies deposit- ed in the "COMPANIES LIQUIDATION ACCOUNT?ut the Bank of England.
A. B. LOWE,
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Hongkong, 16th August, 1917. (966
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Q Ofice of the Deputy Assistant Director of Supplies and Transport, Victoria Barracks, Hongkong, until 12 Noos, 17th September, 1915, for the supply of whole or part of undermentioned articles for delivery into Army Service Corps Supply Stores, Welling ton Barracks, Hongkong, on or about 1st October, 1917. The cost to include delivery. Preserved Meat... Tins 7,500 (1 b. zominal). Biscuit. lbs 8,000 (whole wheat
UOTATIONS will be received at the
meal or similar kinds suitable as tem- porary substitute for bread and must be in air-tight ting).
... lbs. 60. Hops
tine, 150 (1.1b.). biarmalade... Jau
tins 200 (116). Essence of Chicken.. lbs. 20 (2 oz. tins). Cocoa Powder ... ... lbs. 40, Corn flour...
Ibs. Bo Quotations should state brand, ota, offeregl
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will finally succeed. They know that in tonnage of the vessels sunk it is roughly the enemy attempts at Riga the fate of calculated that it aggregates two million the Revolution is at stake, and they may tons for the first six months of this year. be trusted to do their utmost to preserve That gives a total of four millions and a their newly-won liberties. In other words, half since August, 1914, nt which dato the serious danger which now threatens the British Empire owned 11,228 steamers the nation may cause the various contend- and sailing vessels of 100 tons and up: ing factions to sink their differenere and yards, representing an aggregate tonnage present a united front to the foe. If that of 21 million tone. There was an addi- should be the case we need have no anxiety tion of well over a million fons in
ay to the result, for the recent successes of 1915 and 1910. It is, chrious, therefore, the Germans have been in the nature of when we recuber that our Allies are a gift from the demoralised forces who also busy acquiring skips that, although THE PREMIER SCOTCH betrayed the trust reposed in them. The Gerinan submarines are a very serious
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OBIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION 00.
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AND
STRAM FOR STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA BOMBAY, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTA
AND LONDON,
THROUGH BILLS OF LADING ISSUED FOR BATAVIA, AMERICAN, CONTINENTAL,
AND SOUTH AFRICA PORTS.
Tsard Mail Steamer carrying His Majesty's Mails, will be despatched. from this port as usual, taking Passengers and Cargo for the above Parts. Passangers, Accommodation in the connecting vessel secured before departure from Hongkong
Silk and Valuables and Tes and Cargo for Italy, France and London (under arrange- will be conveyed by this Steamer
the Acts 22 George III, Cap, 45, sud 41, George ABOUT and September by Local Shippingceeding via Bombay to Marseilles and
III., Cap. 63. the acceptance of any such tender is subject to the express condition that no Member of the British House of Commons. to any share or part in or to shall be admitted any benefit to arise from the Contract thereby made for the allotment of auch (Bills)."
"The provisions in question do not apply to Contracts entered into by any incorporated Company in its corporated capacity and made for the general beaeft of the Company.
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Treasury Chest Officer, A.P.D.
760
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His Majesty's Treasury Cfice.
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Hongkong, 10th September, 1917, [1014
"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
8.8 "BENRINNES," FROM LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW AND STRAITS.
CN that all Goods and being landed at their
ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby inferm
risk into the hazardous and/or extra bazardons Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co, Ltd, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained,!
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 18th inst. will be subject to rent
angt be
All Claims against the Steamer presented to the Undersigned on or before the 22nd inst, or they will not be recognized
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be
examined on the 15th inst, at 11 AM.
No Fire Insurance has been affected.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
"GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co, Hongkong, Eth Eeptember, 1917:
H
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FOR EUROPE AND AMERICA,
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Parcela will be received at the Office until 3PM. the day before railing. The contents and value of all packages are required.
For further particulars, sailing dates, eto apply to
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Superintendent.
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8.B. THOR,"
retreating troops, however, appear to bo
menace, yek, in the words of Mr. LLOYD. laying waste the territory which they are GEORGE, they will never be able to bear relinquishing in order that it may furnish down the strength of the British Empire
for the hopes of the Allies."
no support to the invaders, whose difficul. I ties will increase with the approach of winter. The next few weeks will be the If Russia can parry the most critical present thrust ali may be well, for she
will then have time to reorganise. Mean-
The next Criminal Sessions have been. fixed for Monday, October 1st.
Mr. and Mrs. John Redger have left
while the Allies are affording her all the by the Shingo Maru for Japan;
aupport in their power. The magnificent
uffensive of Italy has compelled "Austria
Lady Ho Tung and family have return-
to obtain reinforcements from the Russo-ed to the Colony after a prolonged trip, to Roumanian front, and the Anglo-French the north, pressure on the Western Front is prevent ing Germany from taking full advantage of Russia's embarrassments. It now reste with Russia to awaken to a sense of her has now been prohibited.
own peril before it is too late. If she wants a peace which shall have her fres
Owing to the rise in the price of bar silver there has been some exportation of silver coin from Japan to Chiua. Export
Sir William Reca-Davies, K.C. (Chief
to work out her own destinies she must Justice), has departed for the North to fight for it. There is no other way. Any joi Lady Rees Davies, who has been compromise will cost. Russin her indepen-spending the summer at Tsingtan.
dence and place her in subordinate
It is announcet from Washington that allianes with Germany. Had she brought Mr. Roland S. Morris, of Philadelphin her full power to bear in the war this has been chosen for appointment as Am- year it is not improbable that she might bassador to Japan to succeed the late Mr. have been within-sight of a triumphant-G. W. Gathrie.
and enduring penice to-day.
In all the other theatres of war the
The rainfull during September was. 11.050 inches as registered at the Boynl Central European Powers are finding it Increasingly difficult to stave off disaster. Gardens; 8.07 inches at Matilda Hospital, Observatory: 19.12 inches at the Botanical: It was this which caused Germany, in her Mount Kellet; and 13.26 inches at the extremity, to risk the resentment of the Police Station, Taipo.
whole world by embarking upon a cam-
puigu of unrestricted submarinism in The Gazette notifies that, until further the hope of cutting the arteries of the notice, surplus trees, shrubs and ferns Allies and so compelling them to relax may be purchased, for cash only, at the office of the Botanical and Forestry, De- their strangle-hold, Her statesmen ad-
partment, 1, Peak Road, any afternou
p.m. except Saturdays, between 2 and i
The King has been pleased to give und.
&mitted at the outset that in order to accons plish this aim success inust be speeds, and ever since they have been at great
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, pains to keep up the pretence that the grant unto Mr. James Arthur Crum,
HONGKONG.
MARRIAGE:
| results fully realise expectations and more] Maintenance Engineer on the Royal than outweigh any, disadvantages which Siamese State Railways, Southern Live, may be apprehended from the entry of his Majesty's Royal licence and authority, GRAHAM-MELLDORFFAH.B.M's. Con-America and other neutral Powers into to wear the Insignia of the Fourth Class sulate, Shangbai, by Sir Everard the war ILS # protest against indis of the Order of the White Elephant, which Fraser, K. C.M.G., Consul General, on eriminate piracy, Speaking at Glas decoration has been conferred upon him. Sept 1st, Joan SYDNEY, eldest son of Jon GRAHAM, of Bydney, Aus gow in June; Mr. LLOYD GEOROK by his Majesty the King of Siam in re- tralia, te IIIzna, daughter of Mr. and announced that the Government had cognition of valuable services rendered by, Mrs. OTTON MELLDORFF, of· Reval, Russia.
come to the conclusion, on the best him, advice that they could seek, that anb-. Mr. Mok Kon Sang, the eldest son of marines could neither starve us nor drive the late Mr. Mok Koon Yuk, alias Mokur armies out of the field abroad. Our Cho Chuen, and relatives beg to thank
ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
all European and Chinese friends for losses in May and June, though heavy, their kind expressions of sympathy in were hundreds of thousands of ton their reccnt and bereavement, and alsó for
the numerous floral tokens which they beneath the Admiralty forecast of what acknowledge with best thanks. [1017 they would be." He added: "We are HONGZORG OFFICE: 10, DE FOUX Ros, LONDON, GREICH: 181, Franz Brakes, E.C.
The Baily Press.
HONGKONG, 10TH SEPTEMBER, 1917.
WAR
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The funeral took place on Saturday with great native ceremonial, of Mr. Mok Koon, Yuk, compradore to Messrs, Butter-
The deceased, who was 61 years age, had field & Swire, who died a few days ago.
been in the employ of Messrs. Butterfield
beginning to get them. The arrangements&Swire for 43 years, succeeding his father as compradore. There was a very large- attendance at the funeral, the procession, that have been made for frustrating them,
being over a mile long. The floral tributes. included a wreath from Messra, Butter field & wire. The deceased was a patirs
and for, destroying them, are improving, and I have no hesitation in saying that if we all do our part the German sub marine will be almost as great a failure
.....
as the German Zeppelin. Again, reply of the Heung Sha district, and was. ing to the new German CHANCELLOR's idle member of a well-known family. PRIME MINISTER ON THE boasts in the latter part of July, Mr. The notorious Admiral von Hintze, ex- LLOYD GEORGE declared that "gradually German Minister to China, has been men- THE PRIME MINISTER's speeches on the war but surely we are increasing our protectioned as the possible new Foreign Secrc- always have a tonic effect because he looks tion and diminishing our losses at sea.tary in Germany in succession to Herr Zimmermann. Bis supporters, state that beyond the fluctuating fortunes of the During the first three weeks of July wo day to the inevitable end of the great did not lose half as many ships as in the his former position of Naval Attaché at Petrograd fits him for the post to deal conflict. The victory of the Entente corresponding three weeks of April. To with Russia, whilst others bring this for Powers can only be delayed There all up the gaps in our mercantile marine Ward as being the very reason why he is not qualified. He was Naval Attaché may be stony path to climb "the right effort has been concentrated on new con at Petrograd in 1905 during a revolution lion. gentleman told his audience at struction, with the result that this year there. If Dr. Michelis allows Court in- and China Hintz (says the Birkenhead "but we shall climb them; we shall turn out four times as many ship nences to impose upon him a nian liko
London our footpaths may be bloodstained but we as we did last year. During the last Express) it must necessarily imperil any possible peace negotiations with Russia. shall rench the heights, and then, in front, two months of this year we shall turn out The Progressists and Socialists are also of Cargo are hereby informed that their we shall see the rich valleys and plains as many ships at we did during the whole against the appointment of van Hintae, who is now German Minister at Chris- Cargo will be landed at their risk into the of a new world." There are two problems twelve months of last year, and next year tiania, as Foreign Secretary, because he Hasardous and/or extra Hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong, and Kowloon Wharf and which give cause for anxiety at the pre we shall turn out, in comparison with is considered to be a Pan German and the Godawa Co., Ltd., Kowloon, and stored at sent time one is the condition of Russia last year, six times as many ships candidate of the Conservatives," Consignees lak
Consignees of Cargo am hereby notified that and the other is the German submarine What the new tonnage will amount to it they must produce an Import Permit signed by menace and M. Lloyd Gronte takes a is cast to compute, because Mr. LLOYD the Superintendent of Imports and Exports, Hongkong, before Bills of Lading can be cheerful view of both. While admitting Groce stated reeeally that 50S,000 tons countersigned.
All broken, chafed and damaged goods are to that the recent news from Russia is die of merchant shipping were built in Great be left in the Godowa, where they will be quieting, he sees in the activity of the Brituit during 1910 examined on WEDNESDAY, 13th inst,, st.3 P.M.
FROST BAN FRANCIFCO, KOBÈ, AND SHANGHAI.
E above-mentioned vessel having arrived from the above ports, Consignaces
to
The total for All Claims must be presented within s month enemy su the Eastern front a recognition 1917, therefore, will be approximately of the Steamer's arrival here, after which they of their failure to sow dissension be the same as the output of our shipyards cannot be recognized.”-
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods tween the Allies in the East and the Allics before the war, namely 2 million tone, bave left, the Godowns and all Goods remaining in the West. He always anticipated thes and in 1918 it will be fifty per cent, It was estimated that up undelivered after 13th Sept, will be subject
the Revolution would delay victory, and, higher. rent.
Firs Insurance whatever will be affected. although he hoped that Russia would to the end of last year our total Consignees are requested to send in their make earlier recovery, he is none the less losses from all causes since the war Bills of Lading for countersignature
confident that the brave and patriotic lea. began amounted to two and a quar- immediately,
PACIFIC MALL STEAMSHIP CO
ders of the nation, who are repairing under ter million tons, and although the Ad- Agente
fire the machine which has broken down,mirally returns do not disclose the Hongkong, 8th September, 1917.
No
HONGKONG DEFENCE CROPS
SOME APPOINTMENTS,
H.E. the Governor has been pleased to
the provisions of the Hongkong Defence make the following appointments, under Corps Regulations, 1917:
Major H. A. Morgan, 19th Infanting to be Administrative Commandant opd have executive command of the battalion of infantry,
Captain J. H. W. Armstrong, to have executive command of the company of artillery.a
Captain W. Bussell to have executive command of the company of engineers.
Major G. D. R. Black to be Senior Medical Officer.