NEW
ADVERTISEMENTS
THE
THE PEAK CLUB.
NOTICE TO MEMBERS.
THE BAND performance arranged for Saturday, October 19th, st the Peak Club HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
EL. SIM,
. Hon. Secretary,
H
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GYMKHANA CLUB SWEEP
"OUR DAY DERBY”
to be run on OCTOBER 24TH.
TINE DRÁWING, of this SWEEP will take plase at the Hoxorerg Jockey Chus Rooms (Chater Road) at 5.30 PM. an WEDNESDAY: OCTOBER 23A Baharibor are invited to be present.”
The names of the Drawers of pozica and particulars of the 1st, 2nd and Red prizes ill be published in the morning papers of October 24th.
HUBLIC "AUCTION.
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NHE Undersigned have received instruc
tions from Masses. F. W. SMITH & Co. CHEFOO, to sell by Public Auction, TO-MORROW (SATURDAY),
OCTOBER 19TH, 1914, commencing at 11 A.M. and continuing at 2.30 pm, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8. Des Vexx Road, corner of Ice Honas Street,
A LARGE AND VALUABLE CONSIGNMENT OF TAB E LINEN, DRAWN THREAD WORK, LADIES' UNDERWEAR, &c, &c,
These articles are of exceptional value, equal to the best convent work, being made high-class material with exquisite modern designs-in Richelieu aus work and drawn thread embroideries,
Comprising:
Deable Redspread of heavy Irish linen a large with Richelieu style medallions, variety of beautifully embroidered Irian Linen Tea Cloth and Tes Serriettes, Tea
Cloths and Serviettes of the Mosaic work only produced by this firm, exceptional Ladies Underwear, inclurling designs in Silk, Lawn and'i
Night Drasses, (Empire and other cloth styles), Envelope Chemises and Combinations latest patterns, also fine assortment of Petticoat Flounces, hand embroidered; pe Tuile and lawn Blouses, Collars, etc..
Almo
A quantity of best quality Shanles Silk (heavy pongee),,
Coloured Crepa de Chine for dresses, s A quantity of superior quality Longcloth In 15 yd lengtha
A quantity of fine Nainsook in 13 yds. Lengths,
(Fall Particulars from Catalogue). On view from FRIDAY, October 18th. Tax-Ch
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, October 16th, 1918.
FOB SAIGON.
THE Steamship
**MANCHE"
will have prompt despatch.
For passages and freight :
Apply to
INTIMATIONS
THE HONGKUNG DAILY PRESE, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18TH 1918.
THE TALK OF
HONGKONG.
WISEMAN'S DINNER
AND
WISEMAN'S
NEW ORCHESTRA
EVERY EVENING
A 7.30
A Great Feast and
Musical Treat.
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FRENCH GOVERNMENT
LOAN 1918
(Reate Perpetuellé 4%). Price of issue Frs. 70,80 yielding a net income of 5.85%
Bearing interest from OCTOBER 18th, 1918.
Subscription List will be Opened on OCTOBER 20th, 1918, and Closed on November 20th, 1918.
Further particulars on application to the-
INTIMATIONS
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED.
THE ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING To the above Company will be held at the Company's Offices at Noon TO- MORROW (SATURDAY), OUTOBER 1912, AU
1918.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 5th to the 19th. of October, both days inclusiva.
P
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co, General Managers." Hongkong, September 25th, 1918 (8459
HONGKONG TRAMWAY COMPANY,
LIMITED.
(Incorporated in the United King-lom.)
LOST.
RECEIPT
INTIMATION
CHRISTMAS CARDS.
DAINTY
CHARMING
new régimė under President Hat Sain Yesterday evening, a memorial service CHANG, will not bring any real Improve-which synchronised with the interment "ment in this direction.
of the remains of Mrs. H. W. Looker, at This recklessness demonstrates the Yokohama was conducted by the Rev. need for financial supervision. Chinese H. Copley Moyle at St. John's Cathedral. ~ themselves ars now realising the im Mr. H. W. Looker, his little daughter portant bearing which President WILSON' and several sympathising friend, werg Liberty Loan speech has apva the
present. The ordinary form of burial situation, and they express the hope that service was read. Special Psalms were it presages some action by America en chanted and the Hymn Lead, kindly their behalf. Conditions are approach-Light" was sung by the choir. At the ing a stage at which it is becoming in conclusion of the service Mr. J. W." perative that the Allies should exert their White, the organist, played the Dead influence in order to enable the country March from Saut
The
-International
much-discussed Banking Corporation fraud case came to an abrupt termination yesterday, when
TRANSE RETU HONGFENG PHOTO GREETING CARDS. do more than a year ago. Enlightened Mr. J. E. Wood, the Magistrate, dis-
Transfer of $50 shares of this Company into his name having been MISLAID, LOST, OR DESTROYED, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that unlon the said Beceipt is. produced at this Office within 30 days from the date hereof, the Certificate for the said Shares will be delivered to the add Mr. CHIU HONG PING, and the Transfer Receipt will thereafter be held by the PICTURES Company as null and void. By Order of the Board,
OF CHINESE
W. E. ROBERTS, "Becretary. Hongkong, October 1st, 1918. [3472
LIFE AND SCENERY.
WAR DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS.
She
SEALED TENDERS will be received at
Headquarters Office, Victoria Barracks Hongkong, until 12 o'clock Noor, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1918, for the supply of Indian Supplies for the period. December 2nd, 1918, to March 31st, 1919.
Forms of Tender and other particulars
be obtained from the Offen of the
12 Cards neatly boxed,
Price $3.50 per box.
to secure representation at the forthcom- ing Peace Conference, which representas tion cannot be expected it China does not participate in the war as she engaged to
Chinese feel, too, in the words of Mr. charged, at the request of the Crown HOLLINGTON E. Tona, the first Chinese Solicitor, Lung Yung kin, Commander in publicly to advocate foreign intervention, the Chinese Army and a nephew of that China is confronted with the Geral Lung; Wong Kwong Wai, alternative of either Japaness or inter- Secretary; Hui Shek Po, Treasurer, and national control of her finances. Mr. Leung, Kin Hiu, clerk,, to General Lung Towo urges that the immediate assistance Chai Kwong, who were charged with of foreigners should be invited to expel being concerned in forging and uttering the corrupt and incompetent officials who a cheque for $150,000 on the International are leading China into bankruptcy. The Banking Corporation:
country is torn with civil war and over-
run with brigands; legitimate revennes
NEWS..
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] ANOTHER ABORTIVE ATTEMPT TO ELECT A VICE-PRESIDENT.
PEKING, October 18th.
The third attempt to elect a Vios-
are dissipated and Commerce, is dis FAR EASTERN CABLE located. There are two Parliaments, but there is virtually no government. Many Chinese hope that President WILSON will translate these portions of his speech that apply to China into deeds, and take early steps to terminate the disastrous hostilities and ruinous borrowings. The new President believes that he can accom-
difficulties placed in his path by the hostile attitude, which Canton has adopt- ed because of his acceptance of the Chief Executiveship. It is only fair that he be given the opportunity, but if be, fail there is only one alternative-foreign assistance in some form, whether it be called mediation, intervention, or super- vision.
Officer Commanding, Army Service Corps, Bond them to your friends at home. plish the dual task himself, despite the President proved a failure to-day owing
at the Headquarters Offices.
Hongkong, October 15th, 1918.
I
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION
No S. 176.
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
NOTIFIED than IS HEREBY SEALED TENDERS, in duplicate which should be clearly marked "TENDER FOR MEDICAL DEPARTMENT CONTRACT", will be received at the Colania Secretary's Office until Noon of THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1918, for the supply of Aerated Water: Bedding and sto. Spirit
mente, and Sundries;
Clothing; Beers, Spirits, Surgical Instru of Wine, Chemicals, Dare sto; Mills, ste: Provisions; Sundries; and Washing (Schedule Nos.
to 10) required locally by this Department for the period of one year from the First of January next inclusive.
Application should be made to the Colonial Secretary's Offics for the necessary forms of tender. All other information may be obtained from the Principal Civil Medical
J. T. C. JOHNSON, Principal Civil Medical Oficer. 12839 Hongkong, October 15th, 1918,
[254 BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE, or at the Civil licenital
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES Co., 3, Queen's Building.
ng, October 17th, 1818."
NOTICE TO CONHIGHENE,
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8.8.." VOLUNTEER - FROM SAN FRANCISCO, YOKOHAMA AND BHANGHAI.
ELE above-mentioned vassal having arrived consignees of cargar hereby informed that their Cargo will be landed at their risk into ibe Hasardous and/or are Ha Lou Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co, Ltd. Kawkson, and stared at condancer risk,
from Ram above-mentioned ports
Consignors df Cargo are hereby notided that Sasy lani proines in Import Permit signed by rident of Imports and Exports hefore Bill of Lading can be
counterdgned
All brouen, chafed and damaged goods are te he bars in the Gotowns, where they will be Tramined on TULPAT, October 2sød,
at 10. AM.
ims must be premated within a monke AXI Claims mE NË at the Steamer's azvival hare, afber whinh thuy
ancă be recognised,
No Claims will be admified after the Goods lets the Godowns and all Goods remaining anderered after the 24th Oct 1816, Ul b
of
bire Insurance whatever will be affected. Consignees are requeried to send in their
Lading form
for countersignature PACIFIC MAIL 8800. J. ORAM SHEPPARD,
Acting Area Hongkong. October 17th, 1918
88.
1881
PROVIDENCE"
will have prompt dospatch for SAIGON:
Farticulars for Freight only
Arply to
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES C
8, Queen's Buildings.
Hongkong, Oct her 15th, 1918.
E, CHATER ROAD, ¦
M. ROUET DE JOURNEL,
*Manager.*** Hongkong, October 16th, 1913, (2538
SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE.
21, PRAYA EAST, HONGKONG.
ALL DEPARTMENT3 of the shove are
now OPEN after extensive repairs Reading and Writing Rooms, Billiard Room (two tables), Restaurant, Concert Hall and Meeting Room.
Sleeping Accommodation-33 Cabins and 70 Beds in Dormitories.
All men of the Mercantile Marine, H. Navy and Army are welcome to use the Institute.
Manageress~~MER: "ALLEN. [1:539
WANTED.
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ANTED Youth
JUNIOR CLERE. One with previous office experience preferred but not necessary. Must be of pars European British descent. Good prospecta.
Apply
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BEAUTIFY and FLOWERS make attractive THE HOME as nothing else can do.
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Dealers in
NOTICE.
ANY EUROPEAN, Non-Asiatic or Indian
desiring to leave the Colony should | apply in person at the CENTRAL POLIO STATION between the hours of 9 àm, to 1 Pa. and 3 F.3 to 4.PL. daily,
Applicants will be required to produce Passports or identification papers.
WATSON
CO., LTD.,
HONGKONG - DISPENSARY
TH
MARRIAGE. Hirw-HUNT-At St. Paul's College Chapel, Hongkong, on October 18th, by the Ven. Archdeacon Barnett, the Rey WILLIAM E. HIPWELL, Church Missionary Society, to Catherine E. W. Hust, Church Missionary Bo ciety, Hongkong, eldest daughter of the late Rev. J. J. Hunt, Birming ham.
[541 DEATH HARRON-East at sea, is a result of the torpedoing of && Hirano Maru, Henry Harron, of, the Taikoo
[254] Sugar Refinery staff
The Baily Press.
To-morrow's band performance at the Peak Club has been cancelled.
No cases of communicable diseases, werd reported in the Colons on Wednesday.
The Chinese, who was charged with the marder of another Chinese in Third Street on Beptember 25th, was committed for trial, yesterday, at the November Criminal Hessions.
Among those drowned when the Hirano faru was torpedoed was Mr. Henry L. Harron, of the Taikoo Sugar Refinery Company, Ltd., who was returning to the Calony after six months' leave. One of the chief reasons why he had taken his leave was in order to be present at the marriage of his two daughters.
The Penang Gazette understands that, in response to the petitions of Penang
to the lack of a quorum, the members of the Chiaputang absenting themselves from Parliament in order to discuss at Tientsin the formation of a Peace These tactics were intended to Society. frustrate the election which, it was be lieved, would frustrate a settlement with the South
PRO ENTENTE GOVERNMENTS
TEST AGAINST GOLD NOTE CURRENCY,
On Wednesday morning the British, French and Russian Ministers notifed the Chinese Government that the assump tion by the Minister of Finance that their Governments approved of the proposed Gold Nate currency issue was antrue, and they wished strongly to emphasise their objection to the scheme.
Washington also disapproves of it.
'FLYING THE WHITE
PIGEON."
A MATRIMONIAL DEAL.
At the Hongkong Magistracy, yester. day, before Mr J. B. Wood, three Chinese two women and a man-were charged with attempting to "fy the white pigeon."
Hexarnsa Ossion: 10a, Das Vaur Road, C. LOW Oryzan: 181, FL Stat. E.C.Chinese men and women recently present
ed to H.E. the Governor, an oficial noti- Sergeant Murphy stated that the first fication has been received by Mr. Cheah defendant was a widow, and on Septem- Kee Ee, that, by an order in Council, her 21st she sold herself to a pig-dealer, H.E, the Governor has sanctioned the in Yaumati, as his concubine, for $55, permissive registration of Chinese Mar-which was paid to her on the day she riages in the Straits Settlementa,
All persons with certain exceptions who ft 51. remsin in the Colony for more than 7 days are required to Begister themselves under the REGISTRATION of PERSONS ORDINANCE, 1818.
11. .. '
Forms of Registration giving the parti enlare required may be obtained at the G.P.O. and at all Police Stations
The Fennity for non-compliance in a fine. not exceeding $50.
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HOVIKONG, OCTOBER 18THL 1918.
CHINA'S FINANCIAL
RECKLESSNESS.
Taxes seems to be no end to the ruinous borrowing of the present Administration
went to live with the man. On October lat she was approached by the second de- fendant with a view to marrying another. The fortnightly whist drive of the
man as his Tin Fong wife. The first de- Naval Yard Recreation Club took place fendant agreed to this, and an interview was arranged with the man, who was a on Wednesday evening. There was junk-master living in. Kowloon City, The good attendance and the results were as man was then introduced to first defen-
dant
by two go-betweens, two men from in Peking. The recent loans concluded follows:-Ladies-1st, Miss Goodall: Kowloon City who subsequently disap peared. The interview was held at the house of one of the missing go-betweens, and the bargain was concluded, the man paying the woman 32 and $1 as bargain money. On October 3rd the parties aa sembled at a house in Kowloon, and, after formal ceremonies had been perform the
the woman was accompanied by the go-betweens to the junk-master's go-between 40 and they left her.
On the way the woman paid the
in Tokyo amounting to Yen 140,000,000 2nd, Mrs. Duffield, 3rd, Mrs. Pile. Men are not so open to criticism as some have-1st, Mr. Dunbar; end, Mr. Jones; 3rd, for they provide for the construc- Mr. Small; 4th, Mr. Wilson. The next tion of two groups of railways-one in Drive will be held on the 30th inst. The Shantang, and the other in Manchuria Club opens its Dancing season on Satur and Mongolia as well as for the estab day, November 2nd, at the RN. Canteen. lishment of a national iron foundry in connection with the special effort Mach, however, depends upon the condi-made last week by the American Redman and woman lived as husband and tions attaching to this last, as Japan is Cross to secure supplies for service in wile for some time. On October 7th the woman left the house, stating that she was reputed to be anxious to control the iron Siberis, that organization reports that, going to visit her mother in Canton, and industry of Ching in her own interests.
Far more alarming than the tripartite loan just concluded is the report thet a loan is contemplated for the staggering sum of $10,000,000,000. The report bas been current for some time, but has not been given publicity for the simple
reason that it was feared that some mis take had been made. Now there is sur
auce that the report is well founded. An attempt was made and, perhaps, is still being made to mortgage everything pledgeable that China, possesses. It seems incredible that men, entrusted with the cars of China's destinies should so regard their responsibilities that they could even of placing their country so absolute ly ir the hands of the pawnbroker, but, un-
the retention of Tao J-L of Communications, who has put through so many loan transactions doubtful character, suggests that the
bouse.
returned, rit of the generosity of Hong-Un October, gave her 85 for expenses kong people, it was able to forward it was found that the woman had been Vladivostock "living with the first man in whom sho eighteen cases of supplies to
had sold herself. It was then stated that this week. These cases included two cases the second and third defendants, led her of men's completa suits; one case of men's to take the course she had followed. Hor second husband declared that he never overcoats and suits, one case of men's knew that the woman had been meried underwear, and dhe case of miscellaneous previously as she had represented herell
garments for men; also one case of to be an unmarried woman. The first defendant, when charged at the Felice women's suite and costs, and one case of Station, stated that she was approached miscellaneous garments for women. There by the second and third defendants in regard to the second marriage, and they was, further, one case of infants' clothes, promised to take her away after the cere one case of sweaters, one case of men's mony. The parties were taken before the Secretary for Chinese, Affairs, and subse- shoes, one case of women's shoes, one case quently to the Po Leung Kok, and both of miscellaneous garments two cases of bodies were of the opinion that the partic
Shop apple should be charged blankets, one case of garmente made in the American Red Cross work-rooms, two of hospital garments made in the American Red Cross work-rooms, and one of hospital comforts and supplies received from Queen Mary's Needle Work Guild to be forwarded with the supplies above noted
cares
The complainant gave evidence to the effect that he married the woman, having paid for her. After three days the ran away and did not return. He bas quently discovered that he was, Liying- with a man whose concubine she had pre viously been
Ms. Woodremanded the case, till Baturday