NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
NOTICE.
THE DIVIDEND DECLARED for the Half-Year ending 30th Jane, 1918 at sba rate of TWO POUNDS THREE SHILLINGS STERLING per Share, is Payable on and after MONDAY, the 19th day of Aagast, Current, at the Offices of the Corporation, where Shareholders. requested to apply for Warrants.
By Order of the Court of Directors.
N. J. STABB.
Are
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 10th August, 1918.
G.
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PUBLIO AUCTION.
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DARTICULAES and CONDITIONS of
INTIMATIONS
NOTICE.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, AUGUST 14#,
MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA, LTD HAVE This Day handed over to Mr. Ha
TUDA the Charge of this Branch.
To HAYASHI,
Manager, Hongkong, 10th August, 1918 [2306
NOTICE.
THE UNDERSIGNED, having equired the whole of the houses in Salisbury Avenue, Kowloon, are prepared to make arrangements whereby any of their tenants, who desire to do so, may become the oWDERS of the dwellings now in their occuption by purchasing them on the instalment system-
J. M. ALVES & Co.
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NOTICE.
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late President, enjoyed the respect of GENERAL MILITARY FAR EASTERN CABLE
màst of his countrymen, but Har Shin- caixa commands their veneration. It is suggested that the new Parliament about to apen in Peking and the old Par |liament functioning at Canton may `each President, elert Bay as
a proceeding which would go far towards effecting",a settlement between the warring sections,
DR. SHELDON'S for if both parties were to recognise one
GIN PILLS
FOR
Pe letting by Puble Auction BeleTHE UNIVERSITY OF HONGKONG to be held TO-DAY (MONDAY) the invites applications for temporary 12th day of August, 1915, så 3 pat, at the posts of LECTURERS in the Faculty of Offices of the PUBLIC WORES DEPARTHEIT Engineering turing the Session 1918-19 in by Orday of Brs EXCILLINCT THE GOFIENOS the following subjects—Geometrical Draw- of One Lot of CROWN LAND Portland
ing, Machine Drawing, Elementary Materials, Street, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at Hydraulics. Particulars as to remuneration, BACKACHE CROWN LENT to be led by the Surreyer etc, can be obtained from the Registrar. of His MATT TA KING, for one further lem of 75 years.
Replatry No.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD.,
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGA
TION CO., LTD.
AND
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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in
AN INVESTMENT which, io return for an outlay of £100 per unnum for five years, will thereafter return you an income of from £500 to £1,000 per annum, write for full particulars to AFRICAN REALTY TRUST, Ltd. (Capital £400,000 fully sub. scribed). 36. New Broad Street. London, E.C. 2, England.
THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. AN INTERIM DIVIDEND of ONE
DULLAR (81) per Share for account 1918 will be Payable on THURSDAY, the 18th August, 1918. Shareholders AIA requested to apply for Dividend Warrants at the Company's Offices, St. George's Build-
Hongkong
CONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company
*LDOMENEUS "
are hereby notified that the Cargo will be discharged into Holt's Wharf, Low- loon, whers-it-will-liest Consignes's risk. The Cargo will be ready for der livery from Godown on and after 19th August.
Uptional cargo will be landed, unles notice has been given prior to steamer
Arrival.
will be CLOSED) from SATURDAY, the 10th August, 1918, to THURSDAY, 15th August, 1918, both days inclusive
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
General Managers: Hongkong, 30th July, 1918. (1975
PLANTING PAKRO SEEDTAPE i easy. You do not hure to replant or transplant, because the seeds garminate and
GBACA & CO..
All broker, chafed, and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they are the correct distance apart. will be examined on any Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10.15 .. Lad Noon within the free storage period. No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the teamer's Godown, and sil Goods remaining undelivered after the 19th August will be subject to
rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the undersigned on or before the 2nd September, or they will not be recognized..
No Fire Insurance will be effected.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agente. Hongkong, 10th August, 191H.
No 10; WERDHAN STREET,
HONGKONG.
P.O. Box $20.
HOUSES TO LET
1845
AND
SERVICE TRIBUNAL
TO-DAY'S AGENDA.
NEWS. {THROUGH. REUTER'S AGENCY.]
3.30 p.m. The Chinn Mining and Metal THE SITUATION IN SIBERIA
Co.
C. F. Starkey
A N. D. Puller medically fit.
3.43 p.m.—Messrs, Jardine, Anthesan a
Cu.
C, E, Holmes--medically ft.
(Indo-China S.N. Co) The remaining åt men from this Grm appeared before the Tribunal on the oth and 1st July, 1918. »
President the rest should be compara. tively easy. The fact that Har is not a military man is calculated to appeal to the South, and it may be presumed that, as he was a successful official under the Manchu régime, the military leaders, 3.45 p.m.-Messrs. Brossard, Mopin & Co.
L. Jack-medically fit,
(No unfit men' of military age in this
hoth Northern and Southernmost of whom retain their respect for old-time authority will follow the lead he gives. Of course, this is speciilation, but it con- Lains one ray of hope for distracted 450 p.m.-lesers, Paula Davis & Co.
E. C. Norris medically fit.
China.
AMERICA TO PARTICIPATE
IN LOANS TO CHINA-
THE Chinese are naturally very interested in the announcement from Washington that the American Government has invited American bankers to co-operate with a view. to making advances to China in conjunc tion, if possible, with the other members
firm.)
Rejected as unfit for service:-A.-W. F. Spiers.
*
4.m. Further consideration of the casu of Mr. H. J. Nairn of Messrs. Butterfield & Swire,
THE APPEAL TRIBUNAL
E. the Governor-in-Council 'will sit
130m on Thursday, the 13th inst...
of the Quadruple Group. The object is to hear an appeal by Mesara. Lever Bros., to assist an ally so that she may make Ltd., against the enrolment of Mr.
D. McNicoll.
some contribution to the common cause which the civilised nations of the world
KIDNEY TROUBLES are Eghting to uphold. In the form 14 which the original telegram from Washington was published the real motive of the American Government was some what shocu d. The statement contained
SOLE AGENTS:
S. WATSON &
CO..
LTD.,
HONGKONG DISPENSARY.
TIL 16.
MARRIAGE
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therein that, a loan would be made to
China on condition that all outstanding loans were cancelled was interpreted by many Chinese as a challenge to Japan,
TRE MILITARY SERVICE FORCE.
It is notified in the Gazette that the following persons shall, as from the date of publication of this List (August 9th) be deemed to have been enrolled in, and
Service Force of Hongkong:- to belong to the General Military
Archibald Hubbard Crew Charles Bulmer Johnson. Percival Horace Weston,
in Government Notification No. 283 of
whose nationals have been lending money the Chinese Government on the security
It is also nutiñed that the enrolment of extremely valuable concessions without of Kenneth Menzies Cumming, published imposing any condition as to how it should lay sprat. Foreigners interested in China could not view this mortgaging of July, 1918, is cancelled, and that he has. 'the « people's heritage without misbeen permitted to proceed to the United
givings as
Kingdon for the purpose of colisting in to the future, and any arrangement which promised to regularise His Majesty's regular forces.
hilen ding .. would undoubtedly
RIFLED.
LOSS ESTIMATED AT $10,000,
The Hongkong Police Force is at pra sent on the look out for a daring band of robbers which has made its présence
JAPANESE MAY LEAD ALLIED EXPEDITION.
WASHINGTON, August 9th. The Secretary for War states that owing. to the smallness of the first body of troops despatched, a'proposal that the Japanese Chief of Staff should lead the Allied forts in Siberin. has been abandoned, but.. probably a Japanese officer will lead the expedition. It is expected that the Japanese contingent will be somewhat larger than the American,
SIAMESE CONTINGENT IN FRANCE.
LoNDox August 10th..
It is confirmed that a large contingent of Siamese troops, conmanded by Major. General Phya Bhijai Janridh, has arrived at Marseilles, where they received a great welcome.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.],
LOAN AGREEMENT WITH JAPANESE SIGNED.
signed the loan agreement with unofficial After bestiation, the President has
Japanese for eighty million gold ven
notes;
Mandates issued to-day promulgate the regulations governing the issue of gold” currency notes and rules governing the organisation of the Currency Burenu. The unit will be the gold dollar,
OPENING OF PARLIAMENT. Parliament opens on Monday morning? a quorum having been obtained TSAO KUN'S DEMAND REFUSED.
Tyo Kun's demand for the control of the arsenals has been rejected.
[BY COURTESY OF THE CRUNG NGOI
SẠN PO.”]
THE ATTACK ON KWANGTUNG.
The Peking Government has ordered the attack on Kwangtung to be tamipo-, rarily suspended.
The Tientsin meetings have been con- cluded.
Northern leaders on the Hunan front have again requested an armistice.
prove acceptable to the Chinese them. DARING DAYLIGHT ROBBERY selves, as well as to others who hope to MESSRS, FALCONER'S PREMISES have trade relations with them after the war. Now, we know, from the statement Issued by the Acting Secretary of State in Washington, that America is anxious to co-operate with Japan, France, and Great Britain in assisting China finan- DIVERS ENDOS-At H.B.M. Consulate-ally, but particularly with Fapan, as at General, Shanghai, DD. August 3rd, the moment only Japan and the United WILLIAM CHARLES DIVERS, eldest son States are in of Mr. and Mrs. W. DIVERS, of Green-advances.
n position to, make wich, London, to MARGARET DOROTHY,
The Chinese welcome the gang was or Saturday morning. when, în youngest daughter of the late JAMES announcement and eagerly await the in Mansions of Messrs. George Falconer & broad daylight, the premises in Hotel
CANTON, August th SEDDOX, of Huddersfield, Yorks. telligence that an understanding has been Company, jewellers, were entered. The i
SEEKING RECOGNITION.
HONGKONG OPsica: 101, Das Vaux Koso, dug
reached with the other members of the circumstances of the robbery were curious. fang will visit various Consuls. in We are informed that Dr. Wu Ting- Landon Orvice: 191, FL Star, E.C.Banking Group. A warning, however, ret be sounded. If money handed over
After the recent cobbery at the Post Shameen and report to them the forma
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GODOWN. Central District.
The Daily Press.
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- KENT AGENCY Co., Lru,
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
6:8. "ECUADOR"
FROM: BAN FRANCISCO, HONOLULU, JAPAN PORTS, SHANGHAI AND
MANTLA
THE above-mentioned vessel haring arrived
from the above-mentioned portt, Con signeen of Cargo are hereby laforand that their Carge will be landed at their risk Into the Haardous and/or extra_Hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon, and stored at Con signed risk.
Consignees of Carge are hereby notified that they mari produce an Import Permit signed by the Superintendent of Imports and Exports, Hongkong, before the Bill of Lading can be countersigned.
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Al broken, chafed and damaged goods are to left in the Godowns, where they will he asmined at 10 4.3.
TRUESDAY, 18th Ang., 1818,
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TO LET.
admon fishing withĩa stone's throw, "
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HOTGKONG.. 12TH August, 1918
THE PRESIDENCY.
The
felt in the city during the past few months. The Entest coup effected by this
CANTON NEWS.
"[BY COURTESY OF THE "CHUNG NGOİ BAR PO.”
:
They have protested to the authorities against uny loan that takes the" Railway as security.
holders of this railway bave taken action.
DR. SUN YAT-BEN.
to
We are informed from a reliable source that Dr. Sun Yat-sen, in answer General Lük's urgent request, has decided
to the Peking Government is spent in Office, special Police patrol has been tion and the opening of the Paflfamest continuing the present civil war it will put on to the European section of the in Canton. Wu, it is said, will request But be in harmony with the high motives city, and, as far as night depredations the Consular body to recognise the said dictating America's assistance. On the have been concerned, the additional care Covernment. other hand, if Peking is not in a posi. taken by the Police seems to have bad aAILWAY LOAN. tion to govern the country its effort in the desired effect. According to the Since the secret letter from the Com the common cause of the Allies must be particular, as far as we have been able mittee of the Canton-Hankow Railway THE veteran `H SHIN-CHANG is still feeble one and not worth the money to elicit them, nothing unusual occurred Company has been published, the share- regarded as the most likely candidate invested by the Powers. Again, should during Friday night. Besides. the addi- for the Presidency. The names of the Powers interfere they would be tional Police patrol, the watchman miles from Victoris, B.U., and foar FENG KRO-CHANG, the acting President, PEND your Holiday at Maple Bay (38) miles Dom Bodone and TRAY CHANG, the Premier, as they are championing in this war.
acting against the principles which
employed by the firm was at his post the Let with Board in House on Sea Bathing,
whole night, and was not disturbed, Boating, and excellent cod, that had mentioned, but if they should be included situation is full of difficulties which must it will be contrary to their own wishes, by faced. Probably the Powers will feel
The watchman finished his vigil at and because their adherents are hungry for bound to intervene in such a way as to about 6.a.m., and it was between this time appointments
Kto-CHANG bas bring about a compromise, which is and the opening of the premises by one become a pathetic figure these days. A favourite form of settlement amongst the of the firm's assistants that the robbery cording to native reports," he speaks, little Chinese. Diplomats with Oriental experi- was effected. A duplicate key "seems to about political affairs, and when he doeseney ought to be able to devise an arrange. have been used, and it was quite evident from the disordered state of the shop ment which would save everybody's face. his tone is decidedly pessimistic.. In a
that the robbers were in a great hurry to 'recent interview he remarked that he had
get away with their booty, only "to look after the seals" for another two months, at the end of which he would be a free man, He has already made preparations for retiring. TUAK An alphabetical list, in English and HUMPHREYS ESTATE & PINANCE CHI-JU is undoubtedy a dark horse" Chinese, cover 7,000 pest-offices is con- His is a strong personality. He believes tained in the seventh issue of the Chinese in fighting the Bouth to a finish, a course | Postail Guide which has just made its which seems justified by the failure of annual appearance, a testimony to the previous arrangements by compromise steady growth of the post-office in China, His henchman, General Hsu Bau-chen;
M. R. SPRINGETT, Maple Bay, B.O
Canada
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All Claims must be presented within a month SHOP in Nathan Road, Kowloon, of the Steamer's arrival here, after which they mainot be recognised.
No Claims Fill be admitted stier the Goods have left the Grodowns and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 17th Aug, 1918, will be subject to rest,
No Fire Insurance whatever will be affected. Consignees are requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersigature
immediately.
PACIFIC MAIL. 8.R. CO..
J. ORAM SHEPPARD
Acting Agent
Hongkong, 10th August, 1918,
WANTED.
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September onwards. Replica, giving full particulars, to
#Box 2109,
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many years in British employ, SEEKS responsible position with reliable British or Amina firm. Could take charge of
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Four cases of cerebrospinal fever and one case of enteric fever were notified in the Colony on Friday.
The robbers seem to have both entered and left the shop by the front door. The first intimation of the robbery was gained by one of the assistants who opened the shop at the usual hour and found several of the show.case, rifled.
The value of the goods stolen appears to be about $10,000. The bulk of the articles taken were watches. It was a fortunate "circumstance for the firm
and €3,000, was in a show-case near by, robbers. but did not attract the attention of the
is no weakling, and may create military CHINESE PRESENTS FOR SIR that an emerald, valued at between $2,000 alliances that will carry TUAN to the
TO LET.
HENRY MAY. OMMODIOUS and Centrally Situated Presidency. On the other hand, Hsu IN RECOGNITION OF HIS
NEW OFFICES, with lift, in the old SHU-CHEN has many enemies, At the Mercantile Cank Buildings, corner of Queen's moment Hsu SHIR-CHANG. appear to
· SERVICES TO THE SUFFERERS Busd Central and Toe Houm Street.
BY FLOOD. be the mont generally acceptable.
Also in Canton House, No. 31, Shameen, British Concession.
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He is u pleasant old gentleman, India.
THE TAI O`TRAGEDY, SENIOR SERGEANTS · CHARGED. Prezident Feng Kuo-chang has ap For rent and further particulars apply to scholar whose literary attainments are proved of the suggestion of Mr. Haiung
DAVID SASSOON & Co., LL,
At the Hongkong Magistracy, before By Dre Vorax Road,
greatly admired by his countrymen. Hei-ling (writes our Peking Correspond- Mr. J. P. Wood, on Saturday, the two is acceptable to the so-called Constitution ent) for the presentation of a silver vase Senior Indian Sergeants at Tai O wers alists in the South, and while he may to H.E. Sir H. May, of Hongkong, in charged, on remand, with neglect of duty not have the forceful personality of the recognition of his services in collecting late- YUAN SHIN-KAI he has, nevertheless, $100,000 for the Flood Relief Society of undoubted ability and tact. In a special North China. degree he possesses the gift of reconciling those who have quarrelled and of com- 1 YUAN-HUNG, the posing differences.
TO LET
HOUSES on Shamon, Chaton
Apply to
THE BONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT & AGENCY O‰., LTD.
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In addition to this vase, President Feng Kuo-chang will also send an ancient piece of China to Bir H. May is a gift from the Chinese Republic,
on the day Sergeant Glendinning was murdered.
Mr. J. B. Gardiner stated that Mr. R. E, Belilics would appear for the defence. Mr. Woad adjourned the case till this afternoon at 2.15, bail being fixed at $250 in each case...
to return to Canton this week
SWATOW MEPORTS.
Commander Chan Kwing-ming has re- ported that his headquarters have been re-established in Tai-pü......
Another message states that several thousands of Lung's recruits, and other northern troops, recently arrived in Fakien. These troops will be sent to various fronts, and fighting is expected to he resumed shortly.
August 11th. CONFISCATION OF LYTTERIER."
The Treasurer has announced that the San Pui and Pu Pui ctteries are under confiscation owing to their taxes being very much in arrears, TELEPHONE LOAN.
We are informed that the authorities have agreed to the director of the Telephoo Company raising a loan of $150,000 from
the merchants, secured on the income of the Company.
SITUATION MEEING-CHOW.
that the Cumtun gunboats are patrolling
It is reported that in view of the fact:
outside King-chow Lung's leaders havos ordered the water authorities to have mines laid in order to prevent a landing.
Over 4.000 Northern recruits, have. arrived at King-chow hnd Canton forces. have been approaching since the 4th inst. Fighting is expected"shortly."