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CARVALHO & CO.
WE BAVE This Day appointed Mr.
EDWARD JOSEPH NORONHA
to be the Manager of Our Firm and have authorised him to Sign our Firm Name por procuration.
CARVALHO & CO. 12082 Hongkong, th May, 1818.
LOST.
IN King's Park, Kowloon, last Sunday morning, a FOX TERRIER (Dog), wearing a plain leather collar; four months old; woll marked black bend and ears, with white inverted V shape over nose; body all white; very short tail; and answers to the name of "BOUNDER," Dog subject to fits. Will Endor please communicate with-
Mr. B. DRUDE,
c/o STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF NEW YORK,
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HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. CHINESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL. NEW CLASS for "BEGINNER3"
commence on TUESDAY, 4th June, 1918, if sufficient support be forthcoming.
Application for enrolment and enquiries regarding hours of School, Fees, etc., should be made to the undersigned as early as possible.
By Order,
A. R. LOWE, Acting Secretary.
Hongkong, 27th May, 1918.
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INTIMATIONS
HONGKONG CLUB.
NOTICE:
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MAY 18TH, 1918
A MEETING of the Members of the N EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL HONGKONG CLUB will be held in the Large Dining Room on FRIDAY, the 31st May, 1918, at 5.30 r.
BUSINESS:
To confirm the Resolution passed on the 16th insta Posted in the Hall of the Club.
By Order,
E. DES YEUX,
Secretary, Hongkong, 17th May, 1918.
NOTION
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NY EUROPEAN; Non-Aristic of Indian
A desiring to leave the colony should Apply in person at the CENTRAL POLICA STATION between the hours of 9 AM to 1 P.M. and FM to 4 P.. daily.png
Applicants will be required to produce Passports or with certain exceptions who
identification papera. All persons remain in the Colony for more than 7 days
the
от REGISTRATION
PERSONS are required to Register themselves under ORDINANOR 1910.
the
Forms of Registration giving parti culars required may be obtained at the G.P.O, and at all Police Stations.
The Fenalty for non-compliance is a fine nob exce ili ig $50.
THE DAIRY FARM COMPANY. LIMITED.
THE Business of the manufacture and sale of Ice and the business of Cold Storage hitherto carried on by the HoraKONG ICE
$525 DMS OF HEAL FUR COMPANY, LICTED, has been acquired and
LADY'S MUFF and CAPE BLACK BKUNS; $100 PEARL THREAD NECK-LACE; $15 PEARL PIN-CRAVAT.
Apply, from 18 to 7 PM, Room 66, KING EDWARD HOTEL.
12065
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
FINAL
OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES of the Colony,
8. E GREEN
NG SZE KWONG,
Best of 5 Sets,
on the
WAR CHARITIES COURT,
ON
FRIDAY, 31ST MAY, 1918,
AT 430 PM.
Reserved Stand Seats
HI
$1.50 1.00
Ring Seats ... Enclosure (standing only)
Booking at MOUTRIE'S.
60 eta
P. M. HODGSON Hon. Secretary!!
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Hongkong, 28th May, 1918.
NOTICE,
N and after 1st June, GAP ROCK and WAGLAN l exhibit their Proper
ON
Lights from sunset to sunrise.
C. W. BECKWITH,
Commander R.N
Harbour Master, do, do, do
Harbour Department, të
Hongkong, 25th May, 1818.
ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE.
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THE present students invite all Old Boyn formation of a Fr. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE
ASSOCIATION. The MEETING will be held in the Lai Kwai Pai Hall at 8PM, on THURS- DAY 30th May. Refreshments will be provided.
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M. MANUK, Secretary,
THE DAIRY FARM ICE AND COLD STORAGE CO., LTD.
HOUSES TO LET
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65YCOMBE" No. 173, Coombe Road, Magazine Gap, The Peak (Furnished), with Tenuis Court and Vegetable Garden, Electric Light and Telephone, for 5 months from 1st June, 1918,
Apply to
DEACON, LOOKER DEACON &
HARSTON,
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months July to October incitai ves MURNISHED, No. 122, THE PEAR, for the
Apply to
MR. M. FLETCHER, Colonial Secretary's Office.
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NOMMODIOUS and well-fitted SHOP in
Alarandra Buildings.
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SECRETARY,
A. B. WATSON & Co., LIMITEJO,
TO LET.
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Le regarded simply as the rhetoric of On Saturday the following cases of un embittered politician, For three communicable diseases were notified in years and a half the leaders of the Sinn the Colony-Cerebrospinal fever, 23 MORE QUESTIONS FOR THE
GOVERNMENT. Fein movement have bech receiving deatha); bubonic plague, 9 (2 deaths); moncy and munitions from Germany, enterio fever 1 (1 denfh). All the suffer. [TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONGKONG
DAILY PRESS.**] have been organising and drilling their ers were Chinese. adherents, and have been actively engaged The chaplain of H.M.S. Suffolk went
SIR,Arising out of the in furthering plans for the establishment nshore on a holiday visit to the suburbs kindly supplied by a visitor to my ques of submarine bases on the Irish Coast of Vladivostok (says the Manchuria tions, the following supplementary 'ques- in order that these underseas craft might Daily News), and failed to retura. A have better facilities for carrying on
him dead in the suburbs. On examina their inhuman wurtare against merchant tion, a bullet wound was discovered in ships and women and children. Nobodying through the head, which must have
caused instantaneous death. ceased carried a revolver, but the suicide theory is scouted. It is believed to be ease of murder
will condemn the Government's action in arresting the leaders of such a move- ment, and few will question the Govern ment's policy in withholding such evidence as would disclose the sources of information, much as it may be regretted that circumstances will not permit a public trial. Too long, it appears, has an attitude of tolerance been adopted by the Government towards the irreconcilables;
ito continuance would not have counted for righteousness or been attributed to any desire for a just settlement of differences, but would have been regarded merely as a sign of that embarrassment which has been looked forward to as Ireland's opportunity Everything was in readi- ness for a revolt-a revolt which, we be lieve, would have proved as useless as the previous one, but in which, probably, the lives of many hundreds-perhaps, thousands of innocent persons would have been sacrificed. A general uprising was to synchronise with a successful Gorman offensive on the Western Front, when Great Britain was drained of all available troops. According to
search party was sent out, and found
Tho tle-
At the meeting of the North Borneo Chamber of Commerce on April 18th, the Secretary (M J. N. Wardrop) read a
letter from the Government Secretary reporting that the Court of Directors had left it to H.E. the Governor to decide whether the proceeds of the War Tax on cloth (85,056.20) should be remitted to the Chancellor of the Exchequer for Imperial
purposes, or whether it should be banded over to some local War Fund. In order to comply strictly with the undertaking | given to the Legislative Council, His Excellency bad requested the Court to adopt the former alternative.
Another link with the good old days of Shanghai has been severed, writes a correspondent to the NU. Daily Newa, by the passing away of Mr. J. A. Pond, whose death at the age of 75 took place at Surbiton on April 2nd. Mr. Pond was one of the oldest Ching hands, baving arrived in Shanghai in the early
sixties. He was at one time associated
tions might be put
no banks of any importance on
(1)-Is it not the fact that there are
Cheung sha-wan-Laichi-kok section of the
the now road, and that this section might have been opened to traffic many montha ago, and the Laichikok bathing beaches thereby rendered accessible by road?
(2.)--Is it not the fact that most of the heavy banks on the further sections word consolidated by the rains of last summer (the contract having been let in April, 1917)?
the
(3.)-Was not the delay on Mining Link" duo more to the failure of the Government to resume the neces sary land then to the wisdom of the engineer-in-charge!
(4)-Are there no means of controlling motorists other than total closure of a
ad 1-Yours faithfully,
ROADSTER. Hongkong, 27th May, 1918.
CANTON NEWS
[BY COURTESY OF THE CHUNG NGOI SAN PO."]
THE FIRST SQUADRON
May 20th.
It is reported that the Chief Com- mander of the 1st Squadron in Canton has wired to the Minister of the Navy,
DE VALERA a proper organisation in Ireland would result in half-a-million in business. with the late Mr. H. J. Peking, stating that all the officers of the volunteers to help Germany in the most critical period of the war. It is impos- sible to understand whence such a great
Limby, with whom he made a memorable trip to the South Sen Islande in a sailing ship. He subsequently joined the firm
wed the
A. S. WATSON & fighting force was to be drawn, for many of Passmore & Co, with whom he re-
CO., LTD.,
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MERCHANTS,
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MARRIAGE. CARTLIDGE DAY. At the Cathedral,
Shanghai, on May 6th, Jour WI LIAM CARTLIDGE to MINNIE DAY.
DEATH.
BROCK-Killed on activa service in France, on March 21, DouGLAS ELLIOTT, Hon. Artillery Company, eldest son of Rev. J. and Mrs. BROCK, of the China Inland Mission, Chow- kiakow Honan, China.
HONGKONG OFFsin: 101, Des Vœux Road, C. LONDON Orzzon: 191, Tram Bakar, E.C.
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, 24TH MAY, 1918,
THE GERMAN IRISH PLOT
NEURORAD Bowen THE outstanding feature of tho revela
HOUSE, good locality,
Apply to mockeLeR
YU KAM HING, c/o Mesura. JOENSON, Brozes & MASTER,
11956
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HOUSES on Shamom, Canton,
No. 57, THE PRAE, LUSTLEIGH.
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THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST, SMENT & AGENCY Co. Lo
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tions made by the Government in justification of the recent Irish arrests is the establishment of the fact that negotiations between the Sinn Fein Executive and Germany have been con tinuous for practically the whole period of the duration of the war. There is no circumstance which can excuse or palliate the action of those traitors who, for the past three and a half years, have been
ayatematically conspiring. carefully and with the enemy to strike a blow at Britain From behind. As the Prime Minister has pointed out, it is not relevant to say that England has treated Ireland hadly in the dim past. The war in which we ara FOUR ROOMED HOUSES in Kowloon,
engaged, is not England's struggle, but Apply to
Belgium's, Berbia's, Poland's and the HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE small Catholic nationalities in the
TO LEN
AFLAT to Nathan Road, Kowloon.
Alexandre Buildings.
5g000
HONGKONG CRIMINAL
BEYONE
SESSIONS.
Squadron will cancel their declaration of independence if the Peking Govern ment is willing to negotiate pence with the South West provinces.
"PEACE NEGOTIATIONS FORESHADOWED."
An entertainment has been given to the Japanese Consul and a number of Japanese M-Pa., who have arrived recent. in Canton. The Japanese Consul gave
The Japane a return dinner to the local authorities. and other notabilities on the same day. The idea prevails that the visit of the Japanese MPa, has a political signifi-
cance.
true Irish patriots aro at the front and mained until 1871, when he entered the
It is said that peace negotiations be the male population of the country was service of the Municipal Council not more than two and a quarter millions Rocountant, a position he held for tween the Peking Government and the according to the last census. Documents years. Mr. Pond's chief recreation was South-West provinces are oreshadowed. found in De VALERA's possession, how racing, and he was a very successful it will be remembered th the Peking ever, show that be had worked out in trainer and rider, both in Shanghai and Government once told General Luk that atrone time a unless the Military Government in grent detail the constitution of his Hongkong. He was rebel army, and, presumably, his hopea steward of the Shanghai Race Club Canton were dissolved it would not dis-
hai Race of raising 500,000 trained men were not Among his successes may be mentioned cuss peace. The change of the Military altogether visionary. In the face of such his victory in the Hongkong Derby Government is, therefore, regarded as figures it is hard to believe the state 1582 on Mr. Buxey's Fun. He was leading to peace terms. ment of Ireland's truest friends that the nine tinies placed in the Shanghai Cham JAPANESE M.PR. VISIT CANTON, country generally is not pro-German Dions, Winning the event in the Spring Mr. Lloyd Grunge himself is convinced and Autumn of 1881, when he piloted
Mr. Fungus “Prejudice" to victory/ - that the Irish Nationalist leaders were not cognisant of the plot, and, bearing in mind the late Mr. JOHN REDMOND'S UN- swerving loyalty to the Empire and Major WILLIAM RADMOND's supreme, s
& Sheri ice, it is inconceivable that they or their followers have been contaminated with the taint of treachery, although it may well be that, their deep sympathies with the Irish people's aspirations for self government partially blinded them to the true significance of the events taking place around them. In any case, for the time being, their cause and their country are under a cloud, and in this crisis they can beat show their horror and detesta tion of the whole treacherous movement, not by railing at the Government and discontent by stirring up further demanding an impossible course and sug. gesting that facts which tell in favour of the prisoners are being hidden, but by using their whole influence in per suading all true Irishmen to share volun, tarily and cheerfully the responsibilities and burdens of the war by taking their places in the fighting line,
Mr William McBain, R.F.C., has been warded the Croix de Guerre.
Last evening the Frawley Company gave Cheating Cheaters at the Theatre Royal Tonight The Great Divide will be produced.
The total output of the Kailan Mining Administration's mines for the Wick ending 11th May amounted to 53,867 tons Austrian Empire Morever, there and the sales to 51.100 tons.
IS HONOUR THE CHIEF JUSTICE (BIR WILLIAM REES-DAVIES, K.C.)]
ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE.
Wong Ho, a Chinese, was indicted for robbery with violence at Wanchai.
The following jury were empanelled to try the case-Messrs. J. H. Brister, J B. Layton, R. W. Bristow, She Tai-tsoi, 4 A. Alves, P. Anderson, and E Mauricio.
WATER FLOATH TO BE PROVIDED."
The provision of water floats in Canton was suggested by the Commis sioner of Customs, and then referred to the authorities for a consideration. The proposal is regarded as very important, and 810,000 has been paid by the Treasur or for the purpose.
THE CIVIL GOVERNOR
PROJECTED LOAN.
CANTON, May 27th
Mr. G H Wakeman (the Crown
The Civil Governor, Li Yew-hon, held Solicitor), who prosecuted, said the facts of the case were that on the morning of a secret meeting at Shiu-hing with his April 19th, a married women, accom leaders the other day. The discussion in Danied by her amab, was walking along unknown, but it is expected that it Wanchai Road, when she felt someone relates to the declaration of independ pulling at her hair. Her hair ornament, ence. It is said that Chak Wong the Defence Commissioner of Shiu-king, were roughly removed, and her assail has strongly objected to the decision ang ran away, The woman gave the alarm and several men took up the chase, eventually arresting the prisonez...All the jewellery, except one hair ornament which had been dropped by prisoner while attempting to escape, were found in prisoner's possession. When charged at the Police Station prisoner denied the offence, saying that he saw the hair ornaments on the ground and picked
them up.
are informed that a southern leader, in view of the present troubles which are expected to last a considerable time, has made a proposal to secure a big loan from a French bank, to meet or the military expenditure of the South
West
Evidence baving been then taken, tho Judge summoned up, and the jury re- turned a verdict of “Guilty?"
Hi. Lordship, in passing rentence of Chree years hard labour and eight strokes
tprovinces. AIF copper mines 2 Yunnan, it is said, will be offered an other leaders are now authorities and matter.
security. The Canton
THE GUNBOAT ^^ KWONG-HOJ.”
have promised to sell the gunboat Kwong- It is reported that the local authorities Hot to merchant in Hongkong for $1,200,000. The boat may be chartered at the rate of $700,000 per annum, THE JAPANESE M.PS.
The Tuchun again entertained the visitors left Canton on the 26th, and WAN a great in Hongkong,
measure on the Statuto Book granting final of the Open Championshi with the cat" described the prisoner Japanese 31.Pe. on the 25th inst. The Home Rule to Ireland as soon as Irish Singles In the Hongkong C.C. Tennis is miserable coward who attacked an will return to Japan after a short stay.
men tan compose their differences. Nor can it now be urged by those who have always supported the Irish cause that GALESEND 108, THE PEAK, SIX the abortive rebellion during the Easter
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of 1016 was the impulsive act of hot
vis headed enthusiasts" smarting under a sense of injury at the banda of their dominant neighbour. The words of Dr VALERA, who probably has little real Irish flood in bis veins, that "so long as Germany is England's enemy, and Eng tand is Ireland's enemy, so long Ireland will be Germany's friend cannot now
Tournament between 8. E. Green and
undefended woman.
There!!
War Charities Court on Friday, Ng See Kwong will be played on the deal of snatching going on the streets of ¦ THE CONTROLLERS.
Hongkong and it must be stopped.
SERIOUS FIRE AT WEST POINT
It is said that General Lufe Wing-ting, who was elected one of the Controllers in the Confederation Government in Can- ton, will proceed to Canton shortly to assume office. Tong Shiu-yer, who was also elected a Controller, has already left Tokyo and is expected within
a few days. Other Controllers are requested to assume office as soon as possible, PROMINENT PERSONAGED.
The premises of the Eastern Garage Company, in Soochow Road, Shanghai, were completely burned out on May 25th, Two lives were lost, 20 motor-ears were FIVE PERSONS INJURED. destroyed and about the same number
tous fire
fire occurred on Sunday more or less seriously damaged The atteson in Belcher Street, West are also threatened the Union Church Point Four houses, the ground floors Dr. Sun Yat sen and Wa Hon-men and the Lyceum Theatre, the former, of which were used as stores were arrived at Chiu-chow (Swatow) on the destroyed and five people were badly in 25th inst. General Lung Chai-kwong indeed, being ablare at one time. The jured. The full extent of the damage has gone to Amoy to consult with the
Fukien leaders upon military questions. is not known
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locality. Apply tom
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