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Hongkong, October 2nd, 1918)
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INSURANCE CO., LTD. ---
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THE Undersigned has been appointed General Manager of the Local Agener for HONGKONG, CANTON AND MÃCAŬ of the abore Company as from OCTOBER 1st, 1918, fu ruccession to Mr. Leireers KNOL, resigned.
(Sd.) B. W. TAPE.
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front.
Write, stating terms to
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INDO-CHINA ETEAM NAVIGATION
CO., LTD.
THE THIRTY-SEVENTH ORDINARY
GENERAL STRETING of the Company will be held at the Offices of the General Manager, Messrs. JARDINE, MARTEION & LTD. D Vaux Road, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18T, at Noor, for the purpose of receiving the Beport of the Directs, passing the Accounts, and electing Directo and Auditors.
The TRANSPER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from October 25th, to November 15th, both days inclusiva.
By Order of the Board,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LAD
¿General Manageri, Hongkong, October 22nd, 1918.
INTIMATIONS
OCTOBER 23RD, 1918.
THE HUNGKUNG DAILY PRESS. WEDNESDAY,
HOUSES TO LET
INTIMATION
THE TALK OF
HONGKONG.
WISEMAN'S DINNER
ROOMS TO LET.
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BOARD AND RESIDENCE with every
convenience and only access to town.
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"ELECTRIC”. A Care of "Daily Press Office
(3537
TO LET.
AHOUSE in Bautaford Terrace,
Kowloon.
Apply to..
THE SONGKONG LAND INVEST
·MENT & AGENCK Co., LTD."
AND
HOUSES
WISEMAN'S
NEW ORCHESTRA
EVERY EVENING
7.30
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TO LET
on Bhameen, Canton,
Something better than a Card
for friends at home at
Xmis Time
(S-480
OUR
PHOTO
APEX HONGKONG LAND INVEST.
KENT & AGENCY C. LTD.
TO LIT.
SHOP In Nathan Road, Kowloon.
KOWLOON MARINE LOT No. suitable for Coal Storage. "
Apply to:
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
Co., LIT
and light. The cutting of new roads in FAR EASTERN CABLE
of course, the first requisite, and it is gratifying to find that this is contam- plated. In this connection, we hope that further consideration will be given to
NEWS.
couRTEST OF THE “CHUNG NOOI
KAN 10"]
the scheme submitted by the Automobile TUAN CHI-JUI AND THE PREMIER
SHIP.
PEXINO, October 2nd. Chang. Cho-lam, Tuchun of Fangtien, will lead two divisions of his troops to Peking this week. It is said that they will protect Tuan Chi-jui so that he may assume office as Premier again.
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Association for the construction of a road from Pokfuluin to the Peak, which would give access to many good building sites and thereby quickly pay for itself. The reclamation scheines at Praya East and Samsuipo promise ultimately to furnish valuable areas both on the Island and the Peninsular for the accommodation of the ever-increasing Chinese population. All these various projects will help to ameliorate existing conditions, or at least to prevent them from becoming more acute, for a time, but there is no doubt that, if the growth of the Colony in the past may be taken as a guide to the future, they will need to be supple- mented constantly by others. Without branch in Shanghai and Hankow for
further delay, the desirability of trans- ferring the Admiralty Dockyard and tho
CALENDAR Military quarters from the heart of the City of Victoria to some site les valuable commercially should be represented to the Imperial Authorities. In the meantime, will keep you in remembrance all the local Government might exhibit a
the year round.
Alexandra Ruildings.
J
2000
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Musical Treat.
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AMERICAN RED CROSS ́ANNUAL
MEETING.
THE ANNUAL MEETING of the
HONGKONG
CHAPTER of the
AMERICAN RED CROSS will be held at the HONGKONG HOTEL at 5.P.M., TO-DAT
(WEDNESDAY), OCTOBER 230.
At this Mocting Bye-Laws will be adopted 4% FRENCH GOVERNMENT
and a new Executive Committee will be
elected.
8. E HODGE, Secretary.
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Hongkong, October 16th, 1918. –
LOST.
TRAVED from 148, Braker Boad, Feak..
WHITE BULL TERRIER BITCH. Baitable reward will be paid for its return
W. B. WALKER, Care of STANDARD OIL Co.
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HONGKONG TRAMWAY COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in the United Kingdom.) LOST.
A RANSFER RECEIPT Noi 250 inued
INASE CHIU ĐỘNG PĂNG LO
transfer of 950 shares of this Company into bis name having been MIaLAID, LOST, OR DESTROYED, NOTICE IS. HERERY GIVEN that unless the said Recript is produced at this Office within 30 days from
LOAN 1918
(Rente Perpetuelle 4%). Price of Issue Frs. 70.80. yielding a net income of '5.65% Bearing interest from OCTOBER 10th, 1918.
Subscription List will be Opened on OCTOBER 20th, 1918, and Closed on November 20th, 1918. Further particulars on application to the-
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SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE.
A
EL PRAYA EAST, HONGKONG..
LL DEPARTMENTS of the above are
now OPEN after extensive repaire Reading and Writing Rooms, Billiard Room (two tables), Restaurant, Concert Hall and Meeting Rooms.
Sleeping Accommodation-33 Cabins and 70 Beds in Dormitories.
All men of the Mercantile Marine, H.M.. Navy and Army are welcome to use the Institute.
Manageress Mas. ALLEN.
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KONINKLYKE PAKETVAAET
MAATSCHAPPY. (Royal Packet Navigation Co. of Batavia).
BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE, THE Starship
6, CHATER ROAD,
M. ROUET DE JOURNEL, Manager.
Hongkong, October 18th, 1918,
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the date her of, the C-r-ificate for thy said 4% FRENCH GOVERNMENT
Bhares will be delivered to the said MR CHIU HONG FING, and the Transfer Beceipt will thereafter be held by the Company as null and void. By Order of the Board,
WE ROBERTS,
Secretary. Hongkong, October 1st, 1918. [2471
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION Fo. 8. 175.
LOAN 1918.
Price of Issue Frs. 70.80. Bearing interest from OCTOBER 18th, 1918, payable quarterly.
Free of Taxes. Not to be redeemed for 25 years. Subscription list will be closed on November 20th, 1918. Bills and Bonds of the." National "Delence" bought before October 29th are accepted
in payment.
Applications will be rece:vid by:
NOTIFIED that THE BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE,
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT...
IS HEREBY BRALED TENDERS in duplicate, hich should be clearly marked "TENDER FOR MEDICAL DEPARTMENT CONTRACT will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office until Noon of THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3187, 1918, for the supply of Aerated Waters; B-dding and Clothing; Beers, Spirita, Wines, etc.; Spirit of Wine; Coduriçała, Urugs, Surgical Instru- ments, and Sundries; Furniture, oto Milk, ete Provisions; Sundries; and Washing: (Schedules Nos. 1 to 10) required locally by this Department for the period of one year from the Virst of January next inclusive. **
Application should be made to the Colonisl Secretary's Office for the necessary forms of tend-r. All other information may be obtained from the Principal Civil Medical Officer at the Civil Hospital
TO J. 1. C. JOHNSON,
Prinical Civil Medical Officer. Hongkong, October 15th, 1918. . [2632
WA1 KEE
FLAG & BAILMAKER
No. 188, Des Vaux Boad Central,
Top Floor,
HONGKONG.
Telensone No. 1888,
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BAND
CFRENCH BAR
Princes Building, Charter Boad, where fail particulars may be obtained.
A. SIRE." Acting, Manager. Hongkong, October 19th, 1918.
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NOTICE.
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NY EUROPEAN, Non-Aristic of Indian desiring to leave the Colony should apply in person at the CENTRAL POLICE
"VAN
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OVERSTRATEN will be despatched on or about OCTOBER 28TH to:- SINGAPORE, BELAWAN-DELI, PENANG AND BANGOON. This vessel offers excellent bin-accom- modation for 58 saloon passengers.
Wireless Telegraphy." For freight and passage apply to:
"JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN, Ageate Hongkong, October 8th, 1818. (2502
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DAIRY FARM
NEWS
Price $2.50
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HONGKONG DISPENSABY
Tx 16.
LUK WING-TING AND PEKING.
ting, has wired to the Speaker, Liang It is reported that General Luk Wing-
Shih-yi, that he intends to conclude separate peace with Peking.
PACIFIST ACTIVITIES.
The Pacifist Society will establish
Southerners..
ALLIED MINISTERS AND ENEMY
SUBJECTS...
龜
decided to urge the Peking Government. The Foreign Diplomats in Peking have to settle the unrest and to impose strics restrictions on Germans in China.
CANTON NEWS.
[BY COURTESY OF THE "CHUNG 2001 BAST.Fu."}
CANTON, October 22nd...
office on the 20th inst.
THE MILITARY GOVERNMENT.
to
that the appointment and dismissal of The Military Government has ordered
little more foresight than has charse terised its actions hitherto." From many points of view it would have been wiser to place the University Sa the New Territory rather than in a residential district just above Chinatown, and it may yet be found THE CIVIL GOVERNORSHIP. necessary to repair this mistake. Nor is We are informed that the ex-Civil there any need for such institutions as Governor, Li Yew-hon, who came the Prison and the Lunatic Asylum to be Canton to hand over the seal of office to located in a populous area a fact which his successor, returned to Shiu-Hing should be borne in mind whenever expen yesterday. The new Civil Governor, Chak sive extensions are under consideration. Wang, officially visited the Tuchun and As far as practicable, the City of Victoris the Military Government after assuming should be reserved for business purposes and for the accommodation of those who. mat live close to their work" This is the & policy adopted in all important centres both civil and military officials must first of commercial activity. It has become be submitted to the Government, so that the practice of big London firms, for it may be in a position to issue an example, to erect factories outside" the explanation of any change when discip Metropolitan area for the execution of linary measures are needed. work that is not absolutely urgent. When, LUNG'S GUNBOAT DAMAGED. however, everything has been done to provide sites for business premises and dwellings, the housing problem will still remain unsolved so far as. Europeans are concerned unless the Government builds quarters for the Civil Service, the larger hongs provide bouses for their staffs, and something in the nature of a Co-operative Building Society is formed-if necessary, The Dutch Consul in Shamon has re- with Government backing-for the assist ported to the local authorities that s ance of those arms or individuals who German, missionary, somewhere near Wai- do not possess the necessary capital to chow, is threatened by bundita, Who engage in building operations, Finally, acmind $1,500. precautions must be taken to guard MILITARY MOVEMENTS. against a repetition of that which has happened on the middle levels, 7
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The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, OCTOBER 23RD 1818...
The Ordinary General Meeting of the Indo-China Steam Navigation Co., Ltd., will be held on November 1st.
THE HOUSING PROBLEM, SEVERAL important suggestions in cor nection with the Housing problem were made during the discussion on the Budget The Hon. Mr. D. LANDALE urged that the dearth of better-class houses was
Mr. B. W. Tape has been appointed due to the Government's policy of issuing general manager of the local agency of: short "leased at a high premium, and the China Mutual Life Insurance Co imposing a heavy Crown Rent in addit
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tro to onerous terme for road-making Two cases (two deaths) of diphtheria and drainage. While we are inclined to and one case (one death) of enteric fever agren with the OFFICEE ADMINISTERING were reported in the Colony on Sunday THE GOVERNMENT that a lease of 75 years, and Monday. with the option of renewal for a similar
There is no substitute for any period, is not likely seriously to retardtion in an inquiry into the death of
As the result of the jury's recommends
Dairy Product.
FRESH MILK
is both Food and Drink. Children must have it-adults
should have it.
FRESH CREAM
concentrated
food.
JUST RECEIVED
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man who was electrocuted by touching a live wire at Hunghom some time ago, the China Electric Light & Power Co. have the electric poets all over Kowloon:: painted the following notice, in red, on
Caution-do not touch these wires."
The Commander of the gunboat Wing Fung has reported that while he was patrolling along the Kingehew Coast be caught sight of the gunboat Po Man and and inflicting other damage. The Po opened are, knocking away her fannel Mun, after firing a few shots in return, disappeared in a smoke cloud. GERMAN MISSIONARY THREATENED BY BANDITS.
The Shiu-Hing, troops in Canton have been ordered to return to Shiu-Hing.
beveral regiments of the 2nd Army re- turned to Canton from Shek-Lung yuster- day.
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The gunboat Tung On of the 1st Squadron, has been anchored off Shameen for the protection of foreigners.. FROM THE
CANTON INTELLIGENCS BUREAU.]
THE CIVIL GOVERNORSHIP.
tary Government, formally took up his Chak Wang, the appointee of the Mili
province on October 20th. The ceremony post as Civil Governor of Kwangtung of installation was held at the Civil Governor's Yamen and was attended and the Provincial officials. Civil Gover the officials of the Military Government by
from ex-Governor Li Yew-hon, who will nor Chak duly received the seals of office continue to support the Constitutional Hing troops. Movement as Commander of the Shia
GERMANS IN CHINA. ALLIED KINISTERS URGE STRICTER REGULATIONS.
A large number availed themselves of the invitation issued to the general public, The Allied Ministers in Peking met on yesterday, to inspect, the 3.5. Nanking, the October 18th. They first exchanged views the China Mail Steamship Co. On arrival, China and then decided to request the newest addition to the passenger service of regarding the present internal war in the visitors were welcomed by Mr. O. Peking Government to be more strict in Bitter, the general manager of the Com the regulation of the Germans and saloon, and a Filipino Orchestra played pany in Hongkong. Tea was served in the Austriana. Ja, d
varied selection of music. The new steamer is a handsome addition to the travelling facilities across the Pacific.
a
AMERICA" AND MEDIATION
building activity, it is obvious that anything which tends to increase the cost of construction accentuates the difficulties of the situation. The grievance to-day is that the supply of European residences ia inadequate and that the rentals are prohibitive to the man of moderate. means At first sight this would appear to be merely a case of cause and effect, but landlord, protest that, although the market value of house property has appreciated very considerably in recent years owing to the operation of the law of supply and demand, the return which they receive is not unreasonable when considered in relation to the present cost of building. Anything, therefore, which the Govorament, as the ground landlord, Justice Gompertz asked the Crown Solici
At the Bupreme Court, yesterday, Mr. can do to lighten the burden would tor what date had been fixed for a re- This is the year to have a appear to be a step in the right direc
ceiving case. plied:
but that it Our Daying the peaceful, settlement between the His Honour Yes; we will North and the South, existing competition amongst them must Crown Bolicitor stated that Mr. Alabaster in China, but he was afraid that as this benefit may be enjoyed by the tenants the not work on Thursday Cannot another The Minister replied that the American date be fixed? Why not to-morrow? The people with one heart wished to see peace be reduced by the opening up of fresh wanapeal the case and arrange was purely an internal Chinese question, pof freshments would have to be made. Besides, foreigners could not very well interfere sites. These, as the Hon. Mr. H. W the defendant in the case was cut, on bail Hu Shih-chang expressed his desire to Bizb fointed out, should be, as far as and, on the day the sessions commenced, follow a peaceful policy but did not feel had to leave for Sheklung owing to the possible on level ground, so as to avoid death of his father, He would be back at safe to go too far, fearing that the heavy expenditure on foundations and at any moment His Honour suggested Bouth would ask too much. Bo exprem retaining walle. Then the Government to the War Loen. The Crown Solicitor will
catreating the bail and sending the money ed his appreciation of American good- should train the nullaheday, the main Lion After further consideration, how clock in the afternoon.--Enïtern News
expressed his agreement with the sugges Dr. Reinsch left Hau Shih-ching at five- drains, and provide a supply of water ever, the case was fixed for Monday. Ayeney
FLOWER
AND VEGETABLE
SEEDS.
Dr. Paul S. Reinsch, the American Minister called on the President in the afternoon to announce bis return to his attach to the American Legation. post and present the new militarý Hsu Shih-chang first mentioned, the
STATION between the hours of 8 AM to 1 FM good garden. Plant lot of Seed' tion. In order, however, that the full my Lorded"The Crown Solicitor readvice of the American Adviser, regard-:
and P.M to 4 P.M. daily,
Applicants will be required to produce and take good care of the Garden. Passports or identification papera
persons with certain exceptions who Then you will have every reason remain in the Colony for more than 7 days are required to Hagister themselves under to be pleased with the result. the REGISTRATION of PERSONS ORDINANCE 1916,
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Forms of Registration giving the parti GRACA & 00 colars · required, may be obtamed at Bha * No. 10, WYNDHAM STREET, G.P.O. and at all Police Stations,44%
The Pensity for non-compliance is a fine not exceeding $10:
HONGKONG.
P. O. For 69%