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HONGKONG, ST. GEORGE'S DAY - DRAWING OF WAR BONDS.
HEREBY GIVEN that ont
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No Fire Insurance will be effected by the undersigned in any case whatever,
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by:
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been sold.
E
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SCOTCH.
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(24
08,000 Tickets at $5 each
Less cstimated expenses
$450.000
10.000
Total for distribution
$470.000
HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB |
THE THIRD GYMKHANA MEETING the meon will be held at HAPPY VALLEY, TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), the 22nd instant, commencing at 4 P.3.
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Boldiers sad Sailors in uniform Ereo.
26% is given to War Charities: 117,800- Leaving for distribution in prizes $352,500
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Amount
1
8176,250
ទ
62,875
The Committee invite the Ladies of Hong-
3
35,250
Tatal $176,250 $2,876 35,250
kong to be present,
4/0
10,000
20,000
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(2167
8/7
7.600
16,000
A/9
5,000
10,000
10/11
2,50
5,000
NOTICE
12/16
10,000
17/23
8,000
23/31
6,300
32/43
4,800
44/67
300
4,200
58/80
201
4,600
81/102 103
22 of
100
2,260 25
$368.500
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E. BEHRAM KAIKHOSHRU BEIRAMJI
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MEHTA, thari-e written ВЕН-
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All creditors and others are accordingly
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DISTINCTIVE IN FLAVOUR,
WELL MATURED,
MELLOW.
8. WATSON
CO., 103 prizes totalling
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La Victoria, Hongkong,
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THE ATTACK ON KWANGTUNG..
their independence of the Government hearted affair with little present hope CHINESE TELEGRAMS. whongver it failed to fall into line with their views would merely perpetuate the conditions favouring civil war and Anarchy. Only by the consolidation of authority in Peking could the country enjoy the benefits of a stable government TUAN CHI-JUI seemed to be the man to tako command of affairs with a view to the attainment of this end, and even yet, in spite of his mistakes, he stands out as the one man with the requisite courage and ability necessary for the completion of the task,
of success. Tuar's authority and posi tion have been weakened, and it in possible that he may be made a scapegoat and forced from office again. Really, there are three elements in the Northern ranks there are those who wish to fight,
PERING, June 19th. there are the pacifists; and there are the
Leneral Lung Chai-kwong and Chang neutrals, the former friends of the
Wai-chi (Tuchun of Shantung) have PREMIER, who have deserted him at this regard to attacking Kwangtung.. Chang consulted the Peking Government with juncture because of his pro-Japanese has been appointed Chief Commander. policy. If is the last-named element General Lung left Peking on the 19th which will decide the terias of settlement, inst.
ra-
opium for 6,300 taels per case has been signed. The opium is being resold tota Company who offered $10,000 per cnas. Tho opium will be used as drug, and the time-limit for delivery is three months.
THE EXECUTION OF LURE
CHANG.
Chan Kwong-yuen (of Kiangsi) have Li Shun (Tuchun of Kiangsu) and jointly asked the Peking Government why Lu Kin-chang was shot. -POLICE SUPERINTENDENT'S SON SEIZED BY BANDITS. The following cases of communicable discases were notified in the Colony on intendent has been seized by bandits, who
The son of the Peking Police Super Wednesday:-Cerebrospinal fever, 4 (demand & ranspin of $300,000, deaths), bubonic plague, 3 (3 deaths); enteric fever, 3 (2 deaths). All the sufferers were Chinese, except one, an Indian (enteric fever).
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.}. THE OPIUM DEAL
PERING, June 18th. The Agreement has been signed whereby
The Combine pays the Government $5,000,000 and receives $15,000,000 in National Bonds.
if there be any, Peace may be brought The decision of the North to fight the about by the warring forces sheathing
THE OPIUM DEAL. South gave SUN YAT-SEN and his followers their swords lest Japanese authority The agreement to purchase the an opportunity to range themselves in become a real factor in Chinese affair. opposition to
the unconstitutional To accomplish this TUAN. CHI-JUI, who is TUAN CIJU, and they associated them one of the ablest men in China, may selves with the revolting Southern have to be sacrificed. If China should and South-Western generals,
who, become united in consequence the experi- however, had no great affection for ment might be welcomed, but it is the extremists of the Kuominglang, extremely doubtful if order will be restor While, therefore, it is correct to refer ed in China by consent. A strong will to the South as fighting against the must dominate the country, and for that North, it has to be borne in mind that reason it is to be feared that a patched the fighting is largely independent of the up peace will not bring the blessings in Rump Parliamers now functioning in its train that might be expected, Kwangtung. In ordinary circumstances the disunited South should easily have been vanquished by the Governmett forces scht against them. Here, again, however, the unexpected has happened The initial successes that attended the Government campaign in Hupeh and Hunan were not followed up, because of dissensions in the Northern ranks. At one time it might have been suggested social gathering was held by the members A very auccessful mixed whist-drive and that these divisions were the outcome of
of the Sergeants Mess of the Middlesex the Government purchases 1,700 chests of jealousy on the part of the various com-Regiment at Victoria Barracks on Wedopium, the balance of the Shanghai Com- manders, and, while it would be idle tonesday evening. The mess was tastefully bine's stock of Indian opium, at Tis. 0,200 pretend that jealousy was absent, it is decorated for the occasion, and the very per chest, and sells at Tls. 8,200 to a safe to say that the dissatisfaction successful evening was highly gratifying Chinese syndicate whose headquarters hra which gave rise to this division in the to the Committee as this was the first at Nanking. Peiyang party was due entirely to the entertainment of its kind so far attempt PREMIER'S Japanese policy. Apparently, ed by the members of the mess. The TUAN recognises that China can do little prize-winners were:-Ladies-1st, Mrs. without outside assistance and that the Blackman; 2nd, Mrs. Lyth; 3rd, Mrs. only country in a position to render that Sainsbury. nssistance at the present time is Japan. Nor is it surprising that Japan, going Ching unable to restore order and to develop ber natural resoureta, should feel impelled to intervene in the larger interests of the world. China wants financial accommodation. Japan is the Sgt. Payne, Mx. Regt; C.Q.M.B. Bently, only country to afford it, and, following Mx. Hegt. Mrs. Pile; and Staff Sergt. the precedent of European nations, Lyth, AS.C. Japan will only lead on substantial Accurity Much as the Chinese dislike. to see their several sources of national they cannot legitimately complain, as the income hypothecated to the Japanese,
transactions and perfectly kgal But what has really perturbed the people and military leaders of the North is the Cop of the following telegrams to and from We have received for publication copies vention recently concluded between China the Secretary of State for the Colonies and Japan for military co-operation in regarding a further gift of £250,000 the Far East against the German menace from the Colony of Hongkong to His in Siberia. This agreement practically Majesty's Government towards the gen provides for Japanese control of Chinese eral expenses of the war- military movements in the threatened From His Excellency the Governor region. Textually, there is no clause actually stating that the Japanese should
To the Secretary of State. take command, but, if the occasion, be presented it is certain that this will efficiency. Chinese military leaders, fear happen in the interests of military ing Japanese control of the Army and Navy, disapprove of the Government's action in the matter of this agreement. They realise that they would be deprivse of their power and authority,
Men ist, Mr. Blackman; 2nd, Mr. Alderman; 3rd, Sergt. Long and, Mx. Regt. The duties of M.C. were carried out by C.Q.M.S. Slocumbe, Mx. Regi, and Sgt. Leigh, Mx Regt. The whist-drive was followed by a musical
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The Daily Press.
HoraxoNG, 21st June, 1918,
CROSS-CURRENTS IN CHINESE POLITICS WARN THAN CHI-JUI united the country last July in his opposition to CHANG HSUN'a monarchical restoration scheme, it semed natural to suppose that he would earn the gratitude and win the confidence of his fellow-countrymen, The Southern
following contri-
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MORE" SILVER BULLETS"
FURTHER GIFT OF £230,000 TO THE FROM HONGKONG.
IMPERIAL WAR CHEST.
29th May, 1918. Council unanimously desire that Colony "Unofficial Members of the Legislative
of £220,000 towards the general expenses of Hongkong should make a further gift of the war Agents will be instructed accordingly."
If you approve, Crown
From the Secretary of State.
Tho Syndicate will purchase all the opium in China consisting of the Yunnan product and smuggled Persian opium before the enforcement. of the monopoly.
THEIR MAJESTIES
SILVER
WEDDING FUND. BIXTH LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS.
Mrs. Gurner, Mrs. Bowdler, Mr. Cooper, Mrs. Ritchie, Miss Ritchie, Mrs. Pope, Mrs. Redmond, Mre, Choa Po Bien, Stewart, Mrs. Raworth, Miss Eva Ho Mrs. J. Rodger, Misa Hodgor, Mrs J W.
Grace Ho Tung, Miss Florence Ho Tung, Tung, Miss Daisy Ho Tung, Miss Irene. Ho Tung, Miss Jean Ho Tung, Mian
Miss Chettle, Mrs. Hodgson, Mrs. Sydney Mrs. M. J. Patoll, Miss Patell Mrs. Packham, Miss Packham, Mrs. Moore, Chinchen, Mrs. H. Huttonjes, Mr. S. I Dutton, Mrs. H. R. Macaskill, Mrs. Keigwin, Mrs. Bell, Mrs. J. W. White, Mra Claston, Mrs. I. Ireland, Mrs. Ralphe, Mrs. Fung Ping Shang, Mrs. Chan. Pek Chuen, Mrs. Li Wing Kwong, Mrs. Wong Lan Shang, Mrs. Chan Ngan Ting, Mrs. Lo Chung Wan, Mrs. Yu Yat
Wan Ting, Mrs. Liu You Suen, Mr. Yu, Mrs. Mok Kon Shang, Mrs Tong
Miss Wong Kam Fuk, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Chiu Chung Yik, Mrs, Yeung Bui Wong, F. X. d'Almade é Castro, Mrs. F McCubbin, Mrs. Lau Yik Chouk, Mre Tong Yat Chuen, Mrs Ip Lui Kwong, Mra. Ko Yik Kam, Mrs. Pun Ngai Shun. Mrs. Au Yang Shun Ting, Mis Tse Yuc Nung, Mrs. Choi Hing, Mrs. Tong Nai Keung, Mrs. Ho Woon Sang, Mrs. Choi Cheong, Mrs. S R. Aitken, Mrs. Weill,
To His Excellency the Governor. COMMODIOUS and well-fitted SHOP In elements, however, jealous of his success, In order to make intervention unneces
15th June, 1018. His Majesty's Government desire to evinced renewed hostility. The difficul- sary-or, at any rate, to afford as little express cordial appreciation of the gen- tics and obstacles which he encountered excase for it as possible-these Northern trous offer, which they gratefully accept. while this faction constituted the Kno warriors, who a few months ago declared mingtang majority in Parliament were that the Bouth must be fought to a finish, as nothing compared to their activo are now prepared to make peace almost opposition in the field when they raised at any price. It is not that they have the standard of revolt and made the been discomited in the field; it is reconvocation of the old impossible not that they are tired of fighting; Parliament their slogan. Tuin attempt-
CANTON, June 20th.. it is that they wish
retain their | GENERAL LUK ed to enlist their support, but they can only do by bringing the present strife Wuchow. It is believed that he will come
power and influence u
An official message states that General und that they refused to accept his leadership under
Lul Wing-ting is now proceeding to to an end Consequently the Northern
to Canton to confer with Dr. Wu Ting Mrs. Seguin Strahan, Mrs. Chunyut,
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The Prefect of Chiu-chow (Swatow) has
away every
Mrs, F. A. Gomes, Miss C. Hamson, Mr. Arthur Diss, Mrs. Lindsay Woods, Mrs. Beckwith, Mrs. Stackhouse, Mrs. Colin Owen, Mrs. Politck, Mrs. A. R. Lowe, Mrs. Rose, Mrs. J. H. Wallace, Misa Betty Wallace, Mrs. Eustace, Mrs. E. J. Noronha, Mrs. T. Oliphant, Mrs. J
Mr. A. Stevenson, Mrs. H. L. Stringer, D. Coustand, Mrs. D. J. Lewis, Mra Hooper, Miss Joyce Hooper, Mrs. A. D. G. L. Platt, Mrs. Denison, Miss Denison,
NO. 7, STEWART TERRACE, No. 58, 500wcally tireconcileable, and there Mrs. J. Witchell, Mrs. Chan Kan Yue, ho alternative but to accept their chay the Peiyang party and the main support will proceed to inspect the Hanan front. | lenge. The military leaders of the North of the PRMIZE, have ranged themselves wiDALLY TROOPS IN CHIU CHOW decided that war should be waged against against Tear Chi-Jui in order to force
Miss Winnie Chan Kai Ming, Miss the South in order to re-establish the him to make terms with the South. Toported to the Tuchun that the Yuanan Mrs. Macdonald, Mrs. Talati, Mr. Gertrude Chan Kai Ming, Mrs. Adams, authority of Peking. TUAN bad hoped 150 KUN and CHANG HUSAI-car have rotor and made suray with amen F. W. 8. Evans Mrs. Forster, Miss that compromise would settle the differ withdrawn their forces from the front, lung it. He is proceeding to Canton Fairall, Miss Reay, Mrs. Spittles, Miss ences between the two parties, but as
and their defection resulted in the foructions.
May, Miss Iris May, Miss Dione May the opposition would not listen to any first army being defeated by
ZLOPED LONS.
Mrs. Montaga Harston, Mrs. Butterfield, reasonable proposals, he had perforce, to inferior body of troops. Although order. agree to the militant policy of his suped by the Government to continue fight porters, who had determined that the ing, they have not complied. Hau SAD- Southerners should be fought until they CEANG, the ex-Vice Minister of War, and HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE were compelled to sue for peace, Un- General CHANG TSO-LIN, of Mukdeo, whose doubtedly this policy seemed the proper power rested on the predominance of the ons to adopt, for any settlement which military party, are endeavouring to force should leave the Southern discontents in TUAN to continus the campaign, but, for their respective offices free to declare the reasons given, it has become a half-
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LAUNCHES LOST..
revolted in the Heungshan district, they It is reported that when Un-tai's troops seized 16 launches, not one of which place. It is feared that these launches has been found since the recapture of the were sold to bandits who may use them 1to create disturbances,
Mrs. E. Q. Holmes, Mrs. Kent, Mr. T. M. Gregory, Mrs. Koch, Mrs. Coppin, Mrs. F. Archie, Mrs. Malcolm Murray, Migs Filkins, Mrs. Loureiro, Mis M. Loureiro, Miss L, Loureiro.
Former List 6th List
$4,176.50
1,622:00
£3,798.50