NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
BANK HOLIDAY,
accordanos with Ordidanos No. 5 of 1912,
INTIMATIONS
4% FRENCH LOAN (BENTE PERPÉTURLLM 4%),
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY
IN CHANGE BANKS will be THE BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE LOSED for the transaction of PUBLICCHINE beg to announce that they are BUSINESS on SATURDAY, the 5th instant prepared to receive and forward to Faris,
(1385 Hongkong, 4th December, 1917.
free of commission and telegram charges, at the selling rate of TT. on Paris, applica which will abort tlons for the abovo
shortly be open to p
The list of
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG
IN BANKRUPTCY.
Be CRUZ BASTO & COMPANY, late of Princo's Building, Victoria, Hong- kong, Merchants,
Fourth and Final Dividend of $5,20 per cent. has been declared in the
above matter.
INTIMATION
WATSON'S
of applications will be CLOSED COLD
IN PARIS ON DECEMBER 16TH, 1617, and those intending to sul scribe are invited to apply without dela 4.00%
Foll
Issue Price
particulars
cation to the
will be supplied on appli-
BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE,
5 Caster Road.
1200
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the above 4%, FRENCH GOVERNMENT
mentioned
DIVIDEND ay be received at the Trustee's Ulice, Mercantile. Bank Building 7, Queen's Hood Central, on TUESDAY, the th day of Decem ber, 1917 Hours of lv .. and 12 o'clock on any subsequent day; between the (NOON)
Creditors applying for payment must produce any bills of exchange or other securities held by them and must sign receipt in tile prescribed form.
Dated this a day of November, 1917.
UA DA ROZĄ, ASA.A.,
TrumbEG
TIENTSIN
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FLOODS.
HE Students of the University invite you
LOAN 1917.
Price of Issue Frs. 68.60 Bearing interest from the 16th Dec., 1917, payable quarterly,
Free of Taxes,
Not to be redeemed for 25 years. Subscription List will be Closed on the 12th December, 1917. Bills and Bonds of the "National Defence bought before the 1st November, 1917, are accepted in payment.
Applications will be received by :
to their BAZAAR and ENTERTAIN THE BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE.
NENTS next THURSDAY and FRIDAY, Dec. 6th and 7th, at the University.
The Proceeds will be for THE METRO POLITAN FLOOD RELIEF FUND.
BAZAAR 230 x to 6.30 PM And 7 P.M. to 8 PM. on each day,
EXHIBITION OF LABORATORIES 7 to 8 PM.
CONCERT AND PLAY (in English)
THURSDAY, Dec. 5th, 8 x to 11 PM. "THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
wher full particulars may be obtained.
L. BERINDOAGUE, Manager Hongkong, 9th November, 1917 [1269.
CENTRAL BUREAU OF LIQUIDATION OF THE DEUTSCH-ASIATISCHE BANK IN
CHINA.
VOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that (inder instructions from the Ministry Cantonese) on FRIDAY, Dec. 7th, at 8 PM to 11 P.M. in the Great Hall of of Finance and the Ministry of Foreign the University..
Tickets of Admission to the University in the Evening, 1 each.
this winter tinfess help is provided. The Millions of Chinese Families will starve students of the University invite you to nasist them to raise funds for the victims of the Tientsin Floods by coming to the Bazaar and entertainments at the University on Thursday and Friday, December 6th and 7th.
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NOTICE.
WE HAVE This Day appoister Ma' HENRY ARMAND HENRICKSON ASTRO Manager of our Fusiness at Hong-
CURE
CURE
DECEMBER 6mm, 1817.
representation A few weeks later the local branch of the Navy League, also, placed the matter before the parent Society in London and suggested that it be communicated to the London news papers, as it appeared that “ only a Press campaign can move the Imperial authori. tie to ordinary acts of justice. We do not know if any steps were taken in the direction indicated or, if so, what success altended them, but we were able to repro- duce a few days ago an article from
ments were
[RY COURTESY OF THE “ DHUNG NGOL
Sir Charles Anthony Johnson Brocko, CHINESE TELEGRAMS. .C.M.G., Rajah of Barawak, Borneo, who died at Chesterton House, Cirences for on May 17th, loft estate of the value of £95,005. Ho desired, should be dio in England, to ba buried at Burrator, Devon, by the side of the first Rajah, in very plain tomb, without any ornament
whatever??.
It has been decided at a Cabinet meet- ing to appoint two Japanese inspectors
MEETING OF LEADERS AT
TIENTSIN
SHANGHAI, December 4th. Tso-kun and
of La representatives Chekiang, Anhui, Fengtien and Shang hat held a meeting at Tientsin yesterday. Tan Chi-jui left Peking for Tientsin Tast night.
of shipping in Hongkong Heretoforo, The President sent Tau Tarkwei Tien Japan has only had auch inspectors Wan-ih, and Liu Shon-yun, to Tientsin stationed at Shanghai, but owing to the to mediate with Tso-kun, increase of the country's mercantile marine it has been found necessary to have some in Hongkong also. The two inspectors will be attached to the Japan che Consulate in Hongkong.
PEACE OR WART
Chang Tso-lin has wired to "Peking opposing peace.
Truth on the subject in which acknowledg. were made to the Hongkong Weekly Prere Now, after four months agitation, TABLETS reply has been received, and, though it comes from the War Office, we suspect, from the fact that it showa greatest considers tion for those who most need it, that it
Wang Shi-chen has proposed to that a COLD IN THE was dictated by the Prime Minister. The
details of the message, which has been A Whist Drive was held by the members great meeting be held in the President's SHORTEST POSSIBLE TIME. transmitted by oable, lack clearness, and of the R.G.A. Sergeants Mess, Victoriace to solve the question of peace or wo understand that even those concerned Barracks, on Monday night. The prize- are in doubt as to its proper interpreta-winners were:-Ladies-1st, Mrs. May cation of fighting will be postponed. tion Broadly speaking, however, it 2nd, Mrs. Allison, ard, Mrs. Wingfield. provides that all these who receive Men-lat, Mr. Wright; 2nd, Mr. Hing- pay and allowances not exceeding ston: Ird, Mr. Moulding Master Gunner- £800 a year shall
three- May carried out the duties of M.C. and draw
Mrs. May kindly undertook the arrange quarters of the total at the rate of menta for refreshments. B. to the dollar and the remainder
AN EXCELLENT REMEDY FOR
NEURALGIA AND MALARIAL
HEADACHE.
All Saint Lodge,”
Howley,
Blackwater,
Hants
Copy of r peat order recent y which, presumably, they are expected to remit home either for the support of received from England :-
dependents or for investment at the average rate of exchange ruling each month. Any sum in excess of this maximum is to be converted, us regards one half, at 2. to the dollar, and, as regards the other half at the current rate. Judging, therefore, by the table which we published early in September the full concession will be enjoyed by all ranks up to a major in the Infantry. It cannot
Mrs. -- will be much obliged by Mesera WATSON sending to her by post 10 bottles of their “Cold Cure.” She will be glad to have those soon as possible,
to-day sending her last bottle to her soNË the Buffs), who is at the (Capt. ***y
be said that the authorities have orred the side of generosity, but the relief
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portant principle has been established, trout and finds the Tabloids excellent for grusted will be very welcome. An im- Affairs of the Republic of China, the business stopping Cold.
the which may pave
way, in the future, DEUTSCH-ASIATISCHE
BANK in Chins of the has been placed in
to some further concession. It is to be Liquidation. And all Parties of Chinese, Allied and Neutral nationalities having Claims against
regretted, we think, that the new arrange. the said Bank in Canton are hereby
ment is not retrospective, but comes into notify required
force only as from November 1st instead month from this date. Claus, within one Liquidation stay the Canton Bureau of
AND NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER A. S. WATSON & of dating back, as we suggested, to the
GIVEN, that all Parties indebted to the ibilities said Bank must discharge their within one month from this date after which period the Central Bureau of Liquidation will take sach action as may be necessary
LOCAL BUREAU OF LIQUIDATION OF THE DEUTSCH ASIATISCHE BANK,
Canton, Tet December, 1873.
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Dated this 1st day of December, 1917.
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BIRTH On December 3rd, at Saifee Terrace, Kowloon, to ROBE ABLONG, the wife of C. F. LEE, twins. [1354
Moxazové Orizons 104, Bw. Voux Kean, U Lanman, Outlon: 101, Frane BTKESY, 1.0
The Baily Press.
HONGKONG, STH Deceksen 1917.
beginning of the year, when the dollar already stood at 28. dd, Nuv that the injustice of the old system is admitted t is curious that no compensation is offered for the past, especially when it is remem bered that there have been decision kecently when the Services have seen their pay diminish by nearly 80 per cent. as compared with pre-war days, At least it might have been expected that the con- cession would date from the time when the matter was first brought before the notice of the Prime Minister. But, after almost despairing of receiving any con- sideration at all, the Bervices will prob ably congratulate themselves upon the improved outlook for the future.
Lieut-Colonel H. R. Stockley, C.LE, THE CONCESSION TO THE Royal Engineers, who has been appointed an Assistant Adjutant General, took part in the China Expedition, 1900 (mentioned in despatchos, medal),
SERVICES.
The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice Hospitala and Affliated Memorial acknowledges with thanks a donation of $100 to the funds of the Hospitals from the Fruit & Vegetable Guild.
Tarns is a diaposition in official circles in Hongkong to question the influence of the Press. It is true, of course, that news papere can never exercise the same influence in a Crown Colony aa in a Community enjoying popular representa tive institutions, but we could, if neces sary, adduce convincing evidence that
Commander E. L. Frewen, who has been even in Hongkong they are something given that rank on the retired list, went more than mere chroniclers of passing on retired pay in 1911 with the rank of events and are able to place to their lieutenant He served with the Pomy in
Capt. C. 8 Jackson, Coldstream Guards, youngest son of the lato Sir Thomas Jackson, Bart, and of Lad Jackson, Stansted House, Essex, was killed in action on October 8th. He was in his twenty-sixth year and was educat ed at Harrow and Sandhurst, receiving, a commission in the Coldstream Guards in February, 1912. He went to France with the first Expeditionary Forct, and was, in the retreat from Mons and the battles of the Marne and Aisue. He was mentioned in despatches for his services Landrecies.
SERVICES ENTERTAIN MENT FUND.
at
The following subscriptions to the
and a statement of accounta is submitted above fund are gratefully acknowledged
up to the end of November
H. A. Nisbet Andrew Forbes C. Thorne A *An ACME
*Bitters
FA Wella
A. J. W Rosser
WAT.
The issue of the Mandate ordering the
CANTON NEWS.
[BY COURTESY OF THE “ CHUNG BOO
CANTON December 4th.
General Luk Wing ting, having been requested by various Tuchung to offer peace conditions with the Peking Govern. ment, has submitted the following:---(1) punish those who made the trouble; (2) convoks the former Senate; (3) restore Li Yuen-hung's liberty; (4) and if Li refuses to resume the Presidency, the Acting President to be elected by the real Senate. The above conditions have been sent to variona Tuchun, and it is hoped that the dispute between the North and q South will be settled very soon. THE PRESIDENT AND THE GOVERNOR.
GENERAL LUE'S DECLARATION.
The President has sent a telegram to request the Civil Governor, Li Yew-hous to remain at bis gost. Li has replied that he has returned to Canton and com plied with the mandate.
COMMANDERS, CT GUNDOATS
The Tuchun has ordered that no comp manders of gunboats shall be allowed tas leave their ships without permission.
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Total Previously acknowledged
Total Monthly subscriptions paid
in advance
Total Expenditure to 30/11/17 1,806.99
Balance in hand..... 8 686.19
*Monthly subscription.
Donations The expenditure during November has covered the following objects:
Writing materials for 11,400 letters. Thirteen Outingsaj Purchase of athletic gear, theatrical
gear, indoor games, etc. Be-stringing of tennis racquets and pro-
vision of a net, Rambles expenses for 1,248 men, ......... Expense connected with two Billiard Toumaments, which bave dritwWN AN entry of 119, 2
Four At-Homnes attended by 743
Service men
Three Whist-drives, the attendance at
one of which exceeded 100. One tea attended by 109 men.
Foar substantial grants to various
Service funds
RAILWAY PROTECTION.
The Tuchun has ordered troops to be sent to protect the Canton-Kowloon Rail.
DR. WU'S HETUSA).
Dr. Wu Ting fang, who was appainted. Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Pro- visional Government, has been requested de has refused and to assume office. stated that the object of his visit is to mediate between the North and South. General Luk Wing-ting has sont,. «. rèpre- sentative to visit Dr. Wu and acquaint him with bis (the General's) opiniaus. BOMB THROWER ARRESTED AND BROT
The bomb-thrower was arrested yester.” day and brought to the Tuchun. The man said his surname was Lam, and that he and others were sent by some persong in Swatow, to assassinate the Tuchun. He we promised an appointment as a magistrate if he succeeded. After he had admitted that he threw the bomb, he was sentenced to be shot this morning at the spot where he committed the offence.
THE PIG-IRON CASE
CHIEF OFFICER INVOLVED. HARGE AGAINST DEFENDANTS
WITHDRAWN.
Two - Chinese who were charged, an remand, at the Hongkong Magistracy.
Sundry special fares and refreshments yesterday, with the alleged larceny of the China Expedition of 1000, for which ratifying to the Committee and, we discharged by Mr. J. R. Wood, as the With reference to the outings, it is 440 lb. of pig iron, valued at $45, were he received the medal.
feel sure, to the subscribers also to hear charge was withdrawn. the opinion which has been expressed:
Inspector Gordon stated that Mr. G.. That the efficiency of an understaffes Barron, on behalf of the Pacific Mail Department has been increased by any Steatiship Co., wished, the charge to he open-air excursions. Life has certainly been made tuore bearable," Again, re
withdrawn. As as
the Police were ferring to a certain outing, another concerned, they had succeeded in tracing writes: At some time in the future the man who the defendants had stated in their previous evidence, had received shall hope to be sitting at my fireside a permit from the Chief Officer of the at home with my wife and youngstern | vessel. The
chi coincided with tha pro round me, describing to them the oces dad by Mr. M. K. Lo in Court at the sion which I look back on as one of my last hearing. The Chief Officer had
aler red-letter daya. "
MMEDIATE try, Four very desirable I SHOPA, and in Tee House Street, credit many useful achievements. At the oppelbe the Grand Hotel, recently moon-
moment, we are content to refer to only t For rent and other partionlars apply to-m
one--the more equitable adjustment of the
A marriage has been arranged between THE MANAGER E HONGKONG los 06., Lan.
pay of the Bervice men quartered in
Trevor Channer, of the Royal Irrigation 48, Commenght Bood Central. Hongkong. Public attention was firat
Department of Siam, youngest son of the [900
drawn to the hardships muttered by the late General Nicolas Chauler, C.B., V.O. soldiers and sailors of all ran _ (Indian Army), and Catherine Stenhouse, midat, owing to the abnormally high eldest daughter of the late Major General exchange value of the dollar, in the Stenhouse, of Eastbourne, England, columns of the Daily Preis on July 23rd, || We pointed out that, as a result of the
10 LET.
HONGKONG HOTEL A FLAT in Naikan Road, Kowloos.
THE MANAGEMENT beg to annonces that as from 1st December, 1917, the * HONGKONG HOTEL ORCHESTRA will play daily (Sundays excepted) as follows -
IN THE MAIN LOUNGE. From 11:30 AM to 1 P.M. From 5 PM to 7 P.M.
IN THE GRILL ROOM, From 8 PM to 10 P.M.
A series of TEA DANCES will be held during the Winter Months each TUESDAY and FRIDAY, commencing on 11th December 1917. Dancing bra. to 7PM
5
Special DINNER DANCES will be held CHRISTMAS NIGHT, BOXING NIGHT and NEW YEARS EVER
FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES in Kowloom.
Apply to
Co. LTD.
Alexandra Balliung
A fire broke out on the 3rd instant eise in the price of silver, the pay of the amongst the hlmns in an operating you HUMPHREYE ESTATE & FINANCE Services had, shrunk in conversion from of the Wan Keng Cinema, West Point, sterling to lock currency by something while the afternoon performance was in like one third since the beginning of the progress. It was almost immediately gut wary and we advocated the adoption of under by the employés of the Cinema, who some arrangement similar to that which used fire appliances attached to the has obtained since 1813 in the local Civil theatre. The damage is estimated at Servico, where seventy-five per
70. 26, BELILIOS TERRACE.
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JH. TAGGART, Manager. Hongkong, 1st December, 1917, [1348
PRAE
LINSTEAD & DAVIE
000
A Correspondent writes The local gentleman
who, with his walking- stick, deliberately overturned a tray of Heather Day badges, when the sweet
With reference to the Whist Drives, unen
sold
gold and 87 Mexican, for of rope and wire which he
writes 1 am sure it would do the had
Superintendent of Police who donors to the Fund good if they could Super interred the monter to the Morton, visit and see the vast amount of pleasure interviewed both the Agent, Mr. the men obtain from there Drives, and the ship's Captain. But as the ship The above are but three examples out would have to be detained, and as they of many received, showing how greatly were unable to replace the chief officer on ℗ Captain Buperintendent the SEF has been appreciated by Chose the ship, the
decided not to proceed with the case, who have enjoyed its benefits.
defendants would also be the CT Coore HUNT, CF otherwise
charged with receiving (Military Secretary and Treasurer) Mr M. K. Lo, for the def he was prepared to defend ente even on that charge.
that knew onable
Lawkers were
goods Defendants, in ridiculonely low price his opinion,
on, could
neither be charged with
reddants ould be given some small walawful possession He larceny nor
the magistrate to suggest that the
all malaries is paid at the fired rate of
FLOODS IN SIAM, the balance at 1s Bd to the dollar an
Writing recently of the floods a Siam the current rate of exchange. Two days
correspondent of the Straits Times says: later the Committee of the Chamber of
To-day Bangkok is the centre of a Corfimerce and the local branch of the little seller asked him to buy a badge to the kness to get from the office bo my I have to go through water Huge lake
teked Ching Association jointly despatihed art was
one at the time) may house. Trains do not
people telegram to the Prime Minister briefs
their houses and gone to hotels. explaining the rituation and any that has been established, and that unless he Things in the country are in fetrfil this concemion thould be granted at the makes muitable apology, it will be People are living on their house same time invoking the aid of the Chins divulged, with detailed description of topa ffwo thirds of the rice crop are probably gone and thoussada of cattle Association in Londen in support of their the aneemly incident
and butaloes, have perished.
to
buy
said
ested to learn that his identity trams have stooer Ruy and have compensation for the inconvenience and
vacated.
disconfort they had aufered since the
cry of Chels arrest was entry, the Company would he willing to it.
MR. Wood replied that there was to bend for compensation and discharged defendants