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SPORT.
CRICKET.
CRAIGENGOWERŐC. 2. Sänu COY: RIGA, In this match, to be played to day at #pm, on the Craigengower Ground, the home team will consist of L. A. Rose,
TAF BONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2018, 1917.
PEKING NEWS,
[PRON OUR OWN CORRESPONDEST.]
PERING, October 8th. THREE IMPORTANT MANDATES.
The publication of the Mandate dealing with, the convening of the National Council, which has been delayed for so
HONGKONG MAGISTRADY.
BANISHEE'S RETURN.
Chinese way charged with returning fron banishnient before his term had expired.
Defendant was banished for five · you pr in 1014, and on Thursday he was found
B. Klara E C. Thompson, A. Grimmett. T Thompson, T. Manly, Song in account of the opposition of aloitering in Yaumati and was arrested. Jex, J. D. Norin, W. Graham, T. E. Ford nud E. Schnepel.
FOOTRALL.
CLUB. 1.GM.
The Club-team will be:-fioldenberg;
Ralston and MeCabio: "Rodger, Stewart and A. Y. Ofer: Railton, Wood. Me Tavish, Fletcher and A. N. Other. Kick
timber of the Southern leaders, took place in the early hours of Sunday morn ing last, accompanied by two others deal. ing with the calling of the new Parlia ment and the punishment to be meted out to Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Wo Ching-lien, and other, who have conuers; d themselves with the Canton Military Government. .. Concerning the convocation of Pari
He was sentenced to sine mcnths" hard
tour.
POLICE RESERVE'S VIGGILANCE, A Chinese was charged with the unlaw ful pusseision of a bag of sugar.
Sergt.-Major Roylance, of the - Police
Reserve, said that when asked where he got the sagar defendiat did not as
caught defendan.
MONDAY"
THE VALUE OF SPEED IN RED
CROSS WORK.
That there is need for a sturdy effort once more on behalf of the Red Cross can be judged from the prospect of the pro- logation that involves continuous crease the work of the Red Cross J every theatre of a war that is being ear Fied on in the Continents. The Red Cross expanditie nowy trudunts pearly to £ in every minute that ticks away on the clock. Something of what that ex penditure does in one department of Red Crows activity alone can be glimpsed from an impression given by a correspondent.
of The Times of the work of the Socicling Advanced Stores Depots in
Francy
off at the Clashy Ground 4.30 p.m. The ment the Mandate states that, it is pr but ran away. Witness gave chase and Writing under, the beading "Speed" bel club will play in white."
GOLF.
CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE COLONY,
The following are the entries for thou Royal Hongkong Golf Club Champion-
vided for in articir os of the Provisional Constitution, and that it is of paramount' importance that, with the revival of the repablisan forte of tox.rument, all these organs of the Government as provide, then in shotikt be established. The Minis.
Mr. J. R. Wood sentenced defendant to 14 days hard tubeur
A PET-UP STORE.
An uniloyed Chinese was, charged
or
Defendant pleaded that the clipper had given him by implainant, to sel; the proceeds to be dividedlestaren dligni.
shipMassan Archbutt, Brayshay, Craw, try of the Interior is therefore instructed with trailing Cumming, F. Davidson., Dodwell. Dex to equidishi, în nemylance with the pre.belonging to a Chinese barber at. Any Vœux. Edwards. Evans, Grist, R. Mo-cedent obtaining in do First Year of cock. Balmer Jabugun. Milner Jones, The Republic, a. Spezial Bureau for th Fisher, Kraft, Lindsell, M. A. Murray, preparation of the convention of the W. J. Morrison, Purves, Haworth, Bit National Parliament, so tind all nintiers chie, de Bam
Redmond, Sandford. connect with the electíonesf - pèmbers' A. B. Stewart. Syme: Thonon, Lindsay can be facilitated. Words, Loughlin. Liith, Rawlinson Thursfield, and A. X. Other.
The draw will be held in the Fay Lingi Clubhouse toortow (Sunday).
Li
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The Mandats calling into being the National Council, after explaining that the original Parliamentary Organization Law and the Law governing the election
of members of the two Houses were passed by the fortner National Council and HONGKONG SHARE MARKET. Bronnigated by the late President Yua
Mesars Vernon & Smith, in thei 'weekly share ngart dared the tych Onto. her. 1917, stute : -----
Since our last report of 12th October. Sterling Exchange us further declined, and, as a consequence, our local market, Jarst for enlative and investment stocks, luts show a steady improvement: but the feature of the work has been the very sharp advance Indo-China Defër. red, which is referred to later on. Sting. hui marke has been quiet but firm. Singapore market for Rubber shares bas en steady and prices are for the most
unchanged.
The following are our to-day's wired
Ayer Pana Glenealys Kevlabyy
Malakofi
-
4.09 12.40:
والا
4.10. 19,10 ex. liv.
4.00
It was stated that on the previous after.
nec the defendant went into complain ant's shop, pad, while complaint was busy, writing, took up si hair-dipper and
walked out with it.
says:
It is speed, again speed, “and then som, that enables the Red Cross to help the Army Medical Service through, with its cironous, never-ending task. Advanced Stores Depôts in France, which
In its
British Red
dont War Commitee of the
Cross Society and the Order of St Jo
has been able to provide a service that it can airly daim is as free from all gestion of humpscing routine as it's willingly give.
INTIMATIONS
LANE, CRAWFORD
& CO.
SPECIAL VALUE IN MEN'S
SLEEPING SUITS
FANCY
STRIPE
CEYLONETTE
$3.50 To $4.50 PER SUIT.
to
FANCY & BLOCK STRIPE CEYLON $6.00 TO $8.00 PER SUIT,
TWILL
CEYLON
$6.00 TO $8.50 PER SUIT.
Is it a forward inalty varing station that has to be fitted and equipped without delay at some new chosen spot HEAVY The procedure necessary in the shape of indens and application for sapiplin in duo form where tre Army Service draw from official sources--necessary measures, be it said. for the checking of pussibilities of extravagance-night mean delay for sonte things Here The Red Cross steps Dyer Ball said he believed the complain. in. The Ardhy supplies the tents for the new station. The officer in charge can a's story was a put-up one, and be discounicate by telephone or quick
senger with the Advanced Red Crais charged the defendacit,
Depot, and Brake known his needs. At once the necessary equipment is assembled and Iuded on the motor-lorries that are kept always at hand.
After hearing further evidenier Mr.
Shil-kal, gors on the Stufe that, owing to their impracticability, many upheavals both among the foreigners and Chinese, There are boards for flooring what is, were unused during the past few years. In the Tientsin Rasstan Concission there probably a bare gross field, linoleum to It is durefore dermed becessary that the is a large camp, which has been organized the patients to lie apan, sheets and quilts cover the floors, beds and mattressy for Laws should be revised, and for this by the British Municipality for the relief to ever them. hed jackets, shirts, and reason the authorities in the provinces, and succour of those Chinese who has to give them the ease of cleanly freshness once again, the counterpane, the Mongolia, Tilt and Chinghai shell clect been living in the Extra Murni Conces little bedside tables, lighting apparatus, and appoint, in accordance with Law,sion. The Governmental authorities of
newspapers and picture papers, probably sevenpenny novel or two, the essential. members of the "Council to arrive in the native city
are busily erecting
and even Peking within a mouth's time.
wild flowers
supplies of refugee camps un the dry places in the
ing fields, to help to make pain bearable vicinity of the city, and food, clothing, and long hours passable And besides: al and other assistaner are being given to the and dressings and of all that can be neces
these are ever ready supplies of bandages hot less and hungry. Large supplies of sary as equipment. The supplies from
in fifties. They go at once. beds to bandages are stored at the depôts
The Government calls for the arrest by the Provincial andhexities of Sun Yat-sen, Wu Changelien auf athers associated with the Military Geverant at Canton, be-cooked food are being sent daily frou cause they have called inte being this
Poking by water and rail. The Govern Government, while Sun Yat-sen has a incat has already appropriated three cepted the office of Generalissimo and, hundred thousand dollars, but a much after assuming offer, has appointed larger sum will be needed to keep the huge Ministers, & Commander-in-Chic, ete,imber of Longelens from starving. The and has incited the army to mutiny. Plantation Labker in London is quoted After ordering their arrest, the Mandate at 2/8 per b. Bar Silver is quoted-t 424 Sterling T.T. 1 3/74. Singapore goes on dy state that their Orders of T.. is 12 Shumalai T.. is nominal Merit are to be taken away from them at about es, and the Bank's i huying rate: for 1/s Bilis is nominal at about Gh and they are to be tried by the Courts
of Justice in accordance with Law. THE FLOODS.
New Serendahs Sandycrafts
4.90
4.65
29.75
RANKS. Hongkong and Shanghai Banks have continued thor upward movement and after sales at 900, they, cluse with buyers at this price.
MARINE INSURANCES-Unions have bou done at $800. * and North Chinas at Tis. 11 Yaugustes kie quoted at $205 with ex. a
FIRE INSURANCES. -- Hongkong Fires can be placed it. $330, and China Fires
i. $131.
SHIPPING-With the exception of Indo China
Deferred, but little has been done in this market. These shares. however, have en very active, and rose rapidly from $95, which they closed last week,
Cantons are wanted ni
During the past week there has been
but little difference in the flood situation in North China. In the beginning of the weck the water went down a few inches. but two days later the water in the Con- cessions reached a higher level than that registered heretofore. The Banks of the Machang Camm), situated a little to the south of Tientsin, were pistoed under
Cabinet is holding a meeting to-day to consider the measures to be adopted to meet the financial drain on the various focalities ou account of the foods. Fears are now entertained that the water will not be drained off before the frost comnes, and, sinuld that happen, epidemic
may possibly eprend to other districts. discuses are likely to break out, and
All sorts of preventive measures are bring anggested, but up to the present nothing of a definite nature has been done account of the threatened epidemic many except in the Foreigu Concussions, On of the families in the concessions are learing Tientsin. Peitarlo, which is
boxes of cigarettes, from the neighboar
you watch almost it seems as it tion or message is sent expectant to see you could wait when the telephone requisi- the busy lorries appear along the rond as the last of the equipant workers with their burdens of comfort. At times finished their labours the ambulances have hearing the first of those to whom their been known to come round the corner. labours should bring ease and hope.
The marrel with which the Red Cors
all is of it all
sandothness and completeness no less than the speed as if men and machines as well as organization
of
40 $183 cash, round alat which price instructions from the Governor of Chihl, generally being closed down for theing free of the dull delays of
good many shares changed hands. They
3] 84 rather quieter with sellers at $122. acting on the advice of the Conservancy
The cause of the
receipt of Boudden jump was the
that the prite in able to the effect Engineer. The natives in this district full of people, and many have determined
缘
raised considerable opposition to this
taking houses at Shanhaik wanand Peking, to spend the winter there. Others are
are going to Dalny and
had risen to 1 for the Deferred, and that it was being done an account of these capal rumoured that some arrangement was being made with the P. and U. Coy banks being the only obstacle, preventing So far, the rumour is unconfirmed. Douglases are quoted 3 buyers. Steam-
the water from flooding their lands. The Boats are wanted at $174. Star Ferries Governor, lowever, decided that it would Tsingtao. The fears that the foods might
while.
many
interfere with the steamer traffic on the
are nualtered with a nominal quotation be in the interests of a much larger Pei Ho have so far proved groundless sent abroad to France, to Egypt, to fexo
at Tls. 14
Tientsin Bund with regularity, and the Steamers from the south are reaching the
inconvenience will be caused to local that unless the floods greatly increase. no captain of one of the vessels assures me
shipping.
of every sort, stood waiting always to answer a call. Withal, too, there demands as may be made from the estab
is the inst
instant satisfaction of such
needs of the new creations. Instinctively fished hospitals, and and field ambulances, as well as of the
casualty
all stations,
one feels and knows that the whole systent controlled from Red Cross Headquarters is," and has to ko, carefully and closely in London, with other links in the that And Cross stores provision has its Boulogne d stretching throngh and half a dozen other places: complexities as various as those of any the Red Cross has devised the means service could be; but somehow and always of winter at this time of the year, is nowhere it is ieded, and if stores distribu- and red tape. Its weight bears instantly routing
tion is costing the joint organization
that the return is something considerably over £80,000 a month at the moment those who have the control of the
expenditure can be satisfied And there is worthy and immediate
work going on in every theatre of in and departments, the work of the other more motor ambulances that have been Oils Shells 107/6 nominal, but the London quotation made, and therefore be paid no heed
made and work in manifold other ways. Shells are unchanged, locally, at number of people for the breaches to be
Italy and Russia; the work of hospital potamia to Salonika, to East Africa and has advanced to 110 Ural Caspians:
staffing and
provision wherever the call is in the mia Langkats are wanted their protests. He gave the people in the are 30/-
REFINERIES. Market remains quiet and remove their belongings to a place
the Red Cross from Mr. J. G. Greaves, district three days to gather in their crops
real and vital, as is shown by the follow- It is work that is valued because it is Chian Sugars have a nominal of 883. Malabons are enquired for at of mufety, and then sent five hundred
quotation
ing letter, one among many, received by about 8, but shares seem rather searce,
MINING
of Dumfries, after a visit to his wounded Nothing has been
done. picked soldiers to Raubs
Superintend the
in Franco:-- are on offer at $2.50. Kailans are breacties being made... The natives had in.
T I have just returned from Rouen, 40, and Trunchs
vhs 28/-, both nominal. DOCKS, WHARVER AND GODOWNS.-Prices tended to oppose the breaching of the
where my son is lying wounded in No. 2, B.R.C. in this section show some improvement. canal banks by force, but the appearancs dollar loan by the Japanese with the tion of the splendid work which is being here by the signing of a twenty million tunity of expressing my great apprecia and I take this oppor Hospital, Hongkong and Whauspon Docks have been in good demand, and price has
of a regiment of soldiers caused them to ciated to
there, and of all the staff with whom Kowloon Wharves rats of $120 cash. think better of the idea, and the various Minister of Communications, Tsao Ju-lin, fortably accotemodated at the hostel in
Bank of Communications, and the came in contact. are better, with buyers
We were most com nt 866. Shanghai Docks show no change breaches were made without any
opposis coming in for some very sharp Rue des Juifs at Tis, 72 nominal.
LANDS, HOTELS AND BURDINOS-Market has been quiet. Centrals are in demand) The whole of the country is flooded to at $59, and Hotels at $90. Humphreys about an average depth of between four could be placed at 85. Lands remain Mominal at 888, and West Points at $85.
and five feet from Tientsin westward market, but prices show little change.
COTTON MILLS-This has been a firm almost up to the banks of the Yellow Ewos are Tls. 160. Kung Yiks Tis. 161. river-ins sone paris right up to it. It Shanghai Cottons Tls, 114, Yangtzepuos is estimated that 100,000 square of Tls. 5, and Orientals Tis, 35, all buyers.
MISCELLANEOUS.-There has been rather country are under water and that the tore life in this market: Cements have destitute and homeless number threement bonds (Treasury) now deposited in been
the medium of a fair business up to $7.3, at which moro shares can be placed. quarters of a million. There are on Trans have improved to t03, and are still hundred and fifty thousand people home wanted at the rate. China Lights are wanted at $4.19, and Dairy Farms at 850 less in the vicinity of Tientsin alone (ex dividend of $2). buyers at
Electrics have Refugees are flocking into Tientsin from at $48, Ropes in demand 18 30 res better are all parts of the province, and their con-
and So, but no shares are coming out,dition is indeed pitiful. A large number China Providents have been done at $74,
MEMO-Next Settlement Day, gath of relief committees have been formed, October.
(Continued at foot of next Column.)
appre.
tion.
JAPANESE LOAN TO GOVERNMENT BANK.
Lonsiderable comment has been caused
dozio
“VIYELLA” SLEEPING SUITS IN THREE WEIGHTS.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO
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"OUR DAY"
PATRIOTIC RIBBONS
National Colours of the Allies in Several Widths.
"HEATHER DAY"
TARTAN RIBBONS in Great Variety,
FANTASTICS
TO-NIGHT!
LAST NIGHT!
MATINEE TO-DAY 4.30
COMPLETE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME I
TO-NIGHT, AT 9.15.
HILDA FELSTEAD in New Stories and Songs. LEONARD NELSON in New Songs.
IVY ALDOUS and FRED KEELEY in New Dances. FERN FRENCH in the Shepherd's Dance..
BILLIE NEATON in New Songs,
[8D
REDHEAD WILSON and FRED KEELEY is an Athletic Absurdity--
"The Crazy Ostlers."
NELLIE and ELSIE BLACK in a Big New Musical Act.
RAY TRAYNOR in New Fiano Monologues,
Tickets $3, $2 & $1. BOOKING AT MOUTRIE'S.
Children Half-Prics for Matinee.
'PINKIE AND THE FAIRIES."
G.
NOTICE
A desiring to leave the Colony Anould
criticism, it being stated that he has
Again it is a word of appreciation for of the only two Government banking tively thinks of the many others the handed over a controlling interest in one on branch of work only. One instine institutions to the Japanese for the pur work for prisoners, the sheet homes,
N Audition will be held on the stage of terms of the agreement have not been pub and motor boats, the workshops and other 24th inst, at 4 P.M., to which those Ladies and pose of furthering his own interests. The the rest stations, the
trains, ships the Theatre Royal on WEDNESDAY, lished officially, but the following are deals provided for the training back to Gentlemen and Children who have already for them, million dollars; (2) period, realizes that full continuance of all these others who wish to join, are invited. approximately correct: The loan is civil usefulnise of disabled men. And one expressed their desire to resist, as well as three years; (3) interest, seven per cent dependent upon the response which their music.
inestimable benchts is in a large degree
Vocalists are requested to bring their per annum ; (4) no commission to be paid authors, the public at home and oversea.
Day." ()the security is fifty million Govern make to appeals such as that for Our
Parents and relations cannot be admitted.
M.&. NORTHCOTE, ་ཉ་ the Bank of Communications: (6) during
Hon. Secretary the Bank of Communications shall not the continuance of the loan agreement
HONGKONG AMATRUE DRAMATIC CLUB. 1120 borrow money from the other foreign made this loan are unable to lend the ed by the American Consulate General The following telegram has been receiv capitalists unless the three banks who have money; (3) the money is to he used for Hongkong, from the Manila Observa B WEEKLY PRESS, JANUARY to Juma delas required to shine at the the reorganization of the Bank of Com-tory:- munications; and (5) the Government will guarantee the repayment of capital and the annual interest.
TYPHOON WARNING
ON SALE
YOUND VOLUMES of the HONGKONG
NY EUROPEAN, Non-Asiatic or Indian apply in person at the OzTRAL POLADE STATION between the hours of 9 AM, 30 1 PM and M. to ix. daily jak dla
Applicants will be required to produce Passports or identification paper.
al
persons
with certain exceptions who remain in the Colony for more than 7 days are required to: Register themselves under the REGISTRATION or PERSONS ORDINANCE 1916-29T
Forma
Registration giving the par 4.P.O. and at ali Police Stations
12 noon, October 19th. Cyclone or typhoon E, of the southern Visayas or northern Mindanao, filling up.
1917.
With Index, Prios 87,50. On Sale at the Honexone DAILY PERUs · not exceeding $40
The Penalty for non-compliance la fine. OBo».