NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
R.
HONGKONG GOVERNMENT "0% WAR LOAN OF 1910.
COUPON NO. 2,
Payable 1st November, 1917.
INTIMATIONS
ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB.
OPENING CRUISE.
THE OPENINGS TO-DAY (SATUE- DAY), 27th instant, when there will be Ladies' Baces for the Handicap, One Design, Hayward Have and Gael Clace of Yachts
THE OPENING CRUISE of the above
There will also be so for Crainers of
that Big and Beratch
the DEFINITIVE BONDS have not yet arrived from England, the Payment of the Dividend due on 1st November, 1917, will be made by a Provisional Coupon. Sorip Certificates should be presented at tho HONGKONG and BHANGHAI BANKING COR PORATION, Hongkong, on lab November, 1917, when the Relative Provisional Coupon will
E. D.C. WOLFE
Colonial Trexaurer. Hoagkung, 26th October, 1917.
be issued:
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Four Car Content,
Competitors should be in attendance at the Club House not later than 2.30 PM.
D. K. BLAIR,
Bon. Seo, Bailing Committee. Hongkong, 20th October, 1917. [1189
HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLÜB. THE FIFTH GYMKHANA MEETING of the Souson will be held at Happy VALLEY, TO-DAY (SATURDAY), the 27th October, 1917, commencing at 3:15 P.M.
The Charge of Admission will be. $1 for
GULA-KALUMPONG RUBBER ESTATES, others than Members of the HONGKONG JOCKEY
"LIMITED."
NTRANSFER, REDISTER of the TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above Company will be CLOSED from 31st October to 12th November, both days inclusive.
By Order. LOWE BINGHAM & MATTHEWS,
Colonial Register. Hongkong, 28th October, Ta17. - [120)
GLEN LINE, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
RE Steamship:
THE
"GLENGYLE”
having arrived Coogee of Cargo by her are hereby informed that all Goods
CLUB OF GYMKHANA CLUB
Soldier and Sailors in uniform Free.
The Committee invite the Ladies of Hong- tong to be present,
OUR
ADDITIONAL. -
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DAY.
BY kind arrangement with Messrs. J. J.
BLARS and M. 8. COWAN,
The "OUR DAY" Committee have pleasure in announcing that
THE CAMEOS.
HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27TH, „917
INTIMATION
EVERY CAKE OF
WATSON'S,
PURE CARBOLIC SOAP
IS GUARANTEED TO CONTAIN THE CORRECT. AMOUNT OF PURE CARBOLIC ACID SPECIFIED.
in the history of the world has greater. care been taken of the wounded and tho dying, than in Europe to-day. Never have non-conbatanta-been so eager to devote their energies and their money to the alleviation of suffering. Bide by side. with the inflexible, determination to
CORRESPONDENCE. ·
AN ANOMALY.
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG
DAILY PRESS.
SI--According to the Order in Council shrink from no sacrifice that may be neces of 2nd February, 1893, the Mexican Silver sary to make the German nation. realise Dollar is the standard coin of this Colony,
the infamy of its past conduct, there is but I find that when I tender Hongkong throughout the Empire an equally intense Mexicans (or their equivalent) to the desire to mitigate the pain, and distress Post Office in Hongkong, or to the Hong- inseparable from war and to show grati Etude to the men fighting in defence of North China I am squeezed to the kong and Shanghai Bank anywhere in civilisation
exten, of from 6 to 10 per cent, before can obtain payment of the same Merry Mexicans in the Treaty Ports,
Perhaps some of your financial expert readers can explain this anomaly.
Is it possible that the Hongkong Government and the Bank are amongst the profiteers"-Fours truly,
When we consider the organisations which enable us all to take a share in ministering to the welfare of our gallant. troops we instinctively think first of the Red Cross Society. Hongkong has recent- ly expressed, in a practical manner, its appreciation of the beneficent work of that organisation. Something else, how ever, is required besides an efficient ambu Jance and medical service for those at the Front. Moderu warfare bas become so horrible that no man can take part in it without feeling the terrible mental strain. Some form of relaxation is essential when the troops are withdrawn from the trenches. It would be very natural, in the great re-action which must follow a spell in the fighting line, if a man should attempt to forget the near past by sheer dissipation, and it is a matter of pride to the whole Empire that instance of this are extremely rare. It is
iz
PUZZLED
CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
[ST COURTESY OF THE
BAN TO
... CHUNG NGOI
SOUTHERN DELEGATES VISIT PEKING.
PERING, October 20th." Hwang Shao-jo, the representative, of Li Yto-han (Civil Governor of Canton) has arrived at Peking and has handed to the authorities Li Yao-ban's letter stat ing that he will obey the Government.
Li-Fu-lun, one of the Canton leaders, also sent a delegate to the President and Premier to present Lung Chi-kwong's -
letter...
Fa· Liaug-iso (Hunan Tuchun);wired Peking that his troops have occupied Probing.
Wu Kwang-shin arrived at Chung- ching yesterday...
Li Hoki (Fukien Tuchun), hos, sent AUCTION BRIDGE.
troops to Chuochow to help Mo King-yu,
ITS THE EDITOR OF THE, HONGKONG
Tang Chi-yao (Yunnan-Tuchun) has DAILY FRESS."]
wired to the Hupeh Tuchen to oppose. StnIn today's issue of your paper, Tan Chi-sai (the Premier). your correspondent. “Old Etonian " The Government has ordered Chang shows himself not entirely up to date in Tso-lin, to mediate with Men Gun-yuan.
the statement, which is his subject and algo commits himself to 1 believe incorrect, that most Bridge players in Hongkong follow the so-called American code of rules.
As a matter of fact the Portland Club
are being landed AT THE RISE into the will give a Special Performance under the SUPPLIED IN 3 STRENGTHS only possible to prevent their occurrence, recently held a meeting with the repre-
hasardous and/or extra hasardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowo Company, Limited, whence andfor from the wharves delivery be obtained
may Goods not cleared by the 2nd Nov, at 5 p.m will be subject to rent.
All broken, chafed and damaged packages are to be left in the Godowas, where they will be examined by Messrs. GODDARD & DOUGLAS,
the 2nd Nov, at 10 AM.
Claims against the Steamer must be presented within 10 days of arrival, therwise
be they will not recognised.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in may case whaterer,
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & O.... Tira..
Agenta Hongkong, 26th October, 1917.
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"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
8.8. "BENLOMOND."
Patronage of His Excellency The Governor, Sir F. H. MAX, K.C.M.G., His Excellency Major-General VENTRIS, Commodore SANDEHAN, RN,
at the
VICTORIA THEATRE,
ON MONDAY, 29TH OCTOBER, at 9.16 P.M. THE WHOLE OF THE NET PROCEEDS WILL BE GIVEN TO “OUR DAY"
FUND -
Booking at Moureir's opens To-day (Wednesday), 24th October, at 9`A‚M. ...$3 ...82
Stills ......
Dross Circlo
THE PENANG HARBOUR BOARD.
VIZ.:
5% FOR TOILET USE. PRICE $1.20 per box of three cakes. 10% FOR THE BATH ||
Parox $1.75 per box of three cakes. 20% MEDICAL
SOAP.
PRICE 75 Cent por cake.
TO BE OBTAINABLE ONLY BROM,
CO.. LTD.,
HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.
Messrs. Vernon & Smyth, in their weekly share report dated October 26th,. state
Our last report was dated 19th October however, by providing wholesome recrea sentatives of other peminent. London and in the early part of the week under fion and comfortable surroundings for the Clubs at which it was decided to adopt review our local market was firma and men who are resting. This fact was the American innovations by which, for fairly active, but on a sharp recovery in recognised early in the campaign by the example, the call of" Four Clubs beats Sterling Exchange a period of· dull- YMCA. By adopting a broad hinded
"Three Spades" and even "Three No ness supervened, and we'close with a quiet attitude and looking after the creature Trumps, etc., and to amend the 1914 market in both investment and specula.. conforts of the fighting mon, this organi Portland Rules, accordingly. Hence tive stocks. Shanghai has been firm, and BATH sation has gained for itself a splendid what "Did Etonian onlls the American a fair business is reported from there. reputation. It has proved, in a practical Code" is now the official English code Singapore market for Rubber shares has manner, that the muscular Christianity also.
been firm but very quiet and prices show advocated by CHARLES KINGSLEY can make Secondly, although the new rules have but little alteration. The following are a successful appeal to men who are im.for some months past been in force at oar to-day's quotations for Rubber A. S. WATSON & patient with abstract discussions about Club Rules are still followed at the Peak
the Hongkong Club, the 1914 Portland shares creeds The work carried on by such Club, U.S.R.C. and R.CC. and generallyAyer Panas Alor Gajahg an organisation is much more effec- tive than anything which could
as far as I am aware at private houses Glensalya... both in Hongkong and Kowloon, This..
Kedaha attempted by the State. With all it seems to ins is the true answer to Maloka Pindos
Kempas Government Departments red-tape, in some form or other is inevitable. The advantage of enthusiasm for BIRTH.
their own particular Association among LURE-At Matilda Hospital, on 25th the workers--many of whom are volun- October, to Mr. and Mrs W. G. tary-is obvious. Flexibility is permis LOKE, a daughter,
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sible, and there is a human touch which HOWARD At the Gonezul Hospital, State organisations never obtain. The Shanghai, on October 21st, WILLIAM latest reports show that there are now HOWARD, Chinese Maritime Customs, over twelve hundred men and women of Bervice, aged 18 years.
the Association in France giving all their UITABLE FIRMS may obtain Office
Oncom: 10a, Das Vaur Road, C. time to the work, which is as varied as Rooms in Missinna Building. The Band, Lonen, Ursion: 181, Frans Bras, Cit is useful. Especially valuable have Canton.
Apply
been the efforts to look after the relatives.
APLICATIONS are invited for the
position of GENERAL MANAGER of the PENANG HARBOUR BOARD.-
Applicants should have a thorough know- NONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby inform-ledge of all Shipping Matters, including the
and
of unloading. ed that all Goods ere being landed at their loading
Cargo and Coal, risk into the bazardous and/or satre hasardons and Warehousing.
Applications, stating salary required, Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godows Co., Ltd., whence and/or from the should be addressed to the Local Chairman,
PENANG HARBOUR BOARD, Penang. wharvey delivery may be obtained,
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No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 1st Nov. will be subjec
rante
to
All Claims against the boamor must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the
7th Nov, or they will not be recognized.
All truken, obsted, and damaged Goods are to
be left in the Godowns, where they will be
examined on the 1st Nov., st 11 A.M.
No Fire Insurance has been exfected. Billa of Lading will be countersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co, Agents
Hongkong, 25th Octobr. 1917.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
(1200
FROM SHANGHAI, KOBE and MOJI.
HE Steamship
THE
"JAPAN" having arrived from the above Porta, Consignees 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 Hong kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., whenes 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 1st Nov. will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DAVID BASSOON & Co., LTD.
Agente
Hongkong, 5th October, 1917.
NOTICE.
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THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD.
THE CERTIFICATE for one Share No. 14011 in this Company steading in the name of WILLIAM DE ROSSET of Yokohama Japan, has been LOST, and if at the expira- tion of one month from the date hereof the above document be not forthcoming, another Certificate for the said Bhare will be issued the Company and thereafter ΠΟ other will
by
be acknowledged.
C.-H. P. HAY, per pro. General Manager. Hongkong, 4th October, 1917. [1118
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD.
NOTICE
THE CERTIFICATE No. 4309 for two Shares Nos. 8771 and 17848 in this Company standing in the name of Mrs. AREA JOSEVA CARNETEO DE LECABOS (deceased), late of Macao, has been LOST, and if at the ex-
HOUSES TO LET
TO LEASE
JACOB SPEICHER,
Secretary-Treasurer,
Missions Building,
The Bund
Canton.
TO LET,
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Tthe Peak, HALF-HOUSE, Furnished, A
within ay distance of the tram, Moderate rental, Write-
Box 40, Cars off Daily Press” Oulor. (1190
TO LEN
OFFICES in King's Buildings
HOUSES In Moreton Terrace Broadwood Terrace.
HOUSES on Shamaen, Canton, Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT AND AGENCY Co., LTD. 128
HONGKONG AND CHINA.
TELEPHONE 16.
DEATH.
The Daily Press.
HONGLONG, 27TH OCTOBER, 1917.
TWO ASPECTS OF THE WAR The longer the war continues the more terrible become the methods employed in waging it. To the Germans belong the responsibility for this. It was they who introduced the use of poison-gas and flame-projectors, and compelled their opponents to resort to aimiler weapons in golf-defence. Now, by their repeated air.
be
Antiquated Outport's" original query. Malakoffs Sram Sír. p
Your obedient servant, R. E, LINDSELL. Hongkong, October 26th, 1917.
CANTON NEWS.
[BY COURTESY OF THE CHUNG NOOI
BAN FO
CANTON, October 20th. NEUTRALITY OF KIANGSI.
The Authorities have received a tele
of those who have been dangerously fram from the Kinngs Tuchun stating wounded and to trace the movements of that Kiangsi is neutral. The Tuchun the men from Overseas. A proof of the also stated that the troops sent to the fact that the many huts erected for the Kings borders are only for provincia!
defence.
are appreciated is the call for forty-five new ones in the base camps. The splendid response to the appeal which we made last year for a Hong, kong Hut" at the front encourages the hope that the request for aditional, huts stiff Beeded in France will not pass un- heeded in this Colony.
Saiyingpuu School
DISAPPEARANCE OF M.PS.
It is said that over 60 A Ps have di- appeared from Canton. The people are
aarprised.
A LUNG CONSULTATION.
$4,60
*12.40°
2.60.
4.10
9.25
3.10
4.70
4:00
New Serendahs..... Tapahs
22.75 Sandycrofts............. 4.75
Plantation Rubber in London is quoted 2/8. Bar Silver is quoted 41. Sterling T.T. is 2/91 Singapore TT. is 119- Shanghaj T.T. is nominal at about 69,, and the Bank's buying rate for 3 d/s billa is nominal at about 602
BANKS Market has been quieter, and, after sales at 8070, closes with sellers at this figure.
MARINE INSURANCES.-Unions have been done at $805, at which rate shares, ate now offering Cantons can he placed at $320, North Chinas are wanted at Tis. 116, and Yangtazes at $206 with exchange FIRE INSURANCEa Hongkong Fires have buyers at $310, and China Fires at $131.
early in the week in Indo-Chins Deferred, SHIPPING A fair business was done
both for cash and forward delivery, but market has since ensed, and they close with
lases have met with a better enquiry, and a norainal quotation of $116). Dong-
sales were made at $72) and $73, at which latter price they close nominal, Steam- boats have been the median of a fair business from 817) up to 8181 Buyers now offer $183. Star Ferries are wanted at $281.
and are now in request at Tls. 13. Ural Caspians are 30 nominal.
REFINERIES.--China Sugars, after sales at 885, close with sellers at that figure. Malabons have met with enquiries, but no shares are offering, although 8204 and pos. sibly 230 could be cot.
The Provisional Government, owing to the unrest, called a meeting of all the
OILS.-Shells are unaltered at 1076 military and naval leaders. The confer-nominal. Langkats were done at Tis, 14, ence lasted nearly the whole day, and most of those present desired, that the roses disputes should be settled peacefully
We learn that the Tuchun; Chan Jing Owing to the scarcity of beef the whole-wen, has decided, after consultation with sale and retail dealers in the Colony have the leaders, to settle the Swajow affairs been authorised to raise the price of the by force of arms, various kinds of beef by fifteen per cent. until further notice., antil further vioris will tomorrow
and raids upon unfortified towns, they have The pupils of
forced the British to embark upon a realised 2385.86 from the sale of Policy of reprisals as the only means of on Our Day.” saving the lives of holpless women and children. Happily, we have not been obliged to follow the example of the Germans in all their atrocitics, for they have stripped warfare of almost every possibility of chivalry towards the enemy and havq reduced it to such a state of brutality that the whole of the civi lized world will re-echo the loud PRIME applause" which greeted ti MINISTER'S regent declaration, that We
At the Summary Court yesterday the PROTECTION FOR AMERICANS, must settle this once and for all,” That | announcement was made by Mr. LLOYD case was called in which Mr. Robert
TO LET IM
"MMEDIATE entry, Four very desirable SHOPS, situated in Lee House Ehret, opposite the Grand Hotel moantly redon strunted. K
For rent and other particulars apply tom
Tas MANAGER HONGKONG fan Co., Læd 46, Connaugh) Bond Central (909
TO LET.
A
FLAT in Naiban Road, Kowloon.
GENERAL LUNG TO ATTACK KWANGSI.
A message states that General Lung Chai-kwens, by order and with the sup celebrate the Holy Communion at the It is said that over 20 regiments have
The Bishop of
part of the Premier, will attack Kwangsi. Peak Church at 8.15 a.in. preach, at St. been recruited by Lung's aind and that Paul's Chinese Church at 11 am., and the recruits are busily training in King at the Cathedral at 0 p.m..
11
chow.
MINING.--Nothing is reported and prices are nominal at_28/- for Tronohs. and 40/- for Kailans. Raubs are offering
GODOWNS...
at $2.50.
DOCKS, WHARVES, AND
AND
The Americsh Consul has requested anything elsentrals are wanted t
and
Hongkong and Whampoa Docks have declined somewhat, owing to settlement
at Stir. Kowloon Wharves have come to inches, and business was done from to 8117 There are now buyers business at $84) and $85 and at the close Docks, after lanching Tis. 30, are now t Shanghai there are buyers at 884).
Tla 763. LANDS, HOTELS,
BUILDINGS. This section
has been very quiet, with scarcely GEORGE as the only logical conclusion of Howard is suing A. Ogilvio for the sum the Tuchun to protect the Americans and 39
at $90.
Lande ara nominal
at 858 and West Points at 855. an argument in which he had outlined the of $3 Mr. Faithfull, who was represent their properties in Hunan. The Tuchun Humphreys can be placed at t terrors brought about by the horribleng the plaintiff, said that his client bad has accordingly wired to General Luk little alteration in price on the
COTTON MILLS Prices are steady,
dy with récently died, but that
week plaintiff's Wing-ting asking him to give the neces Ewos have buyers at Tls 155, Yangteze- FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES in Kowloon,
attorney, Mra Babbage, was in the stry instructions to the leaders in that poos at Tis.
and Kung Yiks at Tls. Colony. He asked for an adjournment place
163 Shanghai Cottons are wanted at T Apply to
1145 and Orientals at Tls. 36 which was granted-An adjournment pawsORDEELS" STRIKË
MISCELLANEOUS. A fair business hag RUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE destructive powers have been introduced, was also granted in another case in which
been done in Cemente at from 87.35 and the inevitable sequel that all the H. E. Stoneham is suing A. Ogilvie for strike as a protest against the stamp 26.05. Ropes have been done at 829) and
The Fawnbrokers in Canton are on $7.50 they close with buyers
2.50 and
at $7.40 belligerents must finally resort to them $150. Mr. D. V. Stcavenson, for the
Trams have improved to baring rate of however much such a course may putrage plaintiff, remarked that the case bad duty.
Ices at $1473 Dairy Farms have re covered, their dividend of and are their finer feelings, we might well despair already been adjourned once and be TUCHON'S VISITORS.
wanted at $214, after business done at the of the future of humanity. But, despite wished to proceed: Mr. Gardiner, for
A few Japanese officials who came rate. Electrics are in demand at 949 and
Peak Tram ways are offering at 8 and country and it was not known when he Japanese Consul to the Tuchun yester-01 China-Borneos are nominal at 80 would be back. As defendant had a wife day. They were entertained to lun. and Chins Lights at $4.10 and children, here, however, it was not
MENG-Next Bottlement Day.th likely that he would run away.
October.
Alexandra Buildings
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instruments used in the present war.
If we were to contemplate only the
cold-blooded manner in which these new
piration of one-month from the date hereof LENSHIEL," and "GLENSHIL all these new brutalizing agents, acts of the defendant, said his client was in the from Formosa were introduced by the China Providents at $75 Powells
the above doenment be not forthcoming
another certificate for the said Shares: will
be issued by the Company and thereafter no Prar
other will be acknowledged, m
OH PHAY
per pro. General Manager Hongkong, 4th October, 1917.
· TO BE SOLD,
BUNGALOW.” 140 und 14), Tan
Apply to ---
Box 549, Care of "Daly From" Olos. F1098
heroism and self-sacrifice still shine forth conspicuously amid the welter and carn- age of the battlefields. At no period
cheon