NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
DONSTITUTIONAL REFORM ASSO
CIATION OF HONGKONG.
A the moves association will be held in GENERAL MEETING of Members of the OLD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOOM CITY HALL, on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, at 5.30 P.. to pass Resolutions arging the Government to appoint a Commission to consider and HOUSING PROBLEM in all its aspects and the transit questions in connection there with and the equally important subject of GERMAN TRADING in this Colony after the War.
In order to take part in this Meeting. Residents interested in these questions are Invited to send in written applications for mambership of the Association to the Hon. Secretary, 11, Beaconsfield Arcade, or to sign applications at the Meeting. Hongkong, October 31st, 1918
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KOWLOON.CANTON RAILWAY
(BIZIAH SECTION).
THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED
that on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3D. the Traia Timed to leave shum Chun at 8143 P.M. is cancelled. Trains will leave Sham Chan for Kowloon as 5.30°P.M. and 8.15 P.M."
WINTER SERVICE.
The New Service of Trains will come into force on November 7th. For particulars please see Time-Tables... By Oriler,
EL. P. WINSLOW, Manager, Kowloon, October 31st, 1918. +213
WINTER NOTICE.
HUFKIN'S BUTCHERY,
Corner of Ningpo and Szechuan Road, Shaaghat, are now prepared to supply to their Patrons and tas Public in Hongkong during the "Winter Season ther well known GAME PIES, FORA""PIES, BRAWNS, "FORK BAUSAGES, РНІМЕ FRESH CORNED BEEF, FRESH and CORNED POBA
· Shanghai November 1st, 1918. (2017
A COMPLETE AERATED WATER PLANT FOR SALE.
THE MACHINES are unde by Messrs. Bratoy & Hinculate, Ltd, Manchester, and guaranteed pertec working order. Tas complete piani wu turu uut 400 dozen Asrated water per day, paranasers to taka over abous 5,000 dozen totales at củ30.
ELCO
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-AERATED WATER PLANT,”
Care of Hongkong Daily Press,
OF
Care of General Post Office,
Box No. 820.
GROUND TO LET.
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T WHITFIELD ROAD, CAUSEWAY A BAX, next to our Glass Factory,
consisting of 10,000 Square feet, suitable. for storing Coal, &c. From January, lat 1918,
Apply to-
KWONG SANG HONG, LTD., 948, Des Voeux Bond Central.
2619
FRANK WATERHOUSE & CO. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM SEATTLE, YOKOHAMA AND KOBE
THE Steamship
! *TEORDIS"
baving arrived from beveports. Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their riak inse the bssardous and/or eams hazardous Judowns of
the Hongkong and Kowloon Bars and Godowa. Co., Ltd, Warner, and/or from the wharver, delivery may biobro,
Goods not cleared by November 7th, 1918, 5. will be subject to rent. Allbroken, chafed, and damaged packages are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined by Messrs. Goddard & Douglas, on November 7th, 1978, at 10 AM. Claims against the steamer must be presented within 10 days of arrival otherwise they will not be recognized.
No Fire Losurance will be effected by the undersigned in any case whatever
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by JARDINE, ATHESON & Co., LaD.
Agents. Hongkong, October 31st, 1918.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM CALCUTTA.
THE Beamship
THE
"HEJAZ,**
Saving arrived from the above Ports, Consigmone of Cargo by her are notified that all Grootia are being landed as their risk into the hazardous and/or exts basardous Godowns of the Hang kong and Kowloon Wharf and: Godowa Co., Lid, whenee and/or from the wharvos dalivery may be obtained.
** Goods not cleared by Nov: 7th, will be
zabjeci to zený.
1 All broken, chafed and damaged packages sza to be left in the Godowns, where they will be wined by Mears. Goddard and Douglas on hor, 6th, 10
Claims against the Steamer must be presented in writing within 10 days after arrival of Steamer, oikerwise they will not be recognised. No Fire Insurance will be effected by the undersigned in any case whatever,
Billa of
will be countersigned by -DAVIÐ:
SASSOON
Co, zp, Hongkong, October 311t, 1918.
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REMOVAL NOTICE
WE HAVE This Day REMOVED our Offics to 3rd Floor, Pance's BUILDING, ICE HOURY STEET. - P SPACE MANUNION TRADING CO. "
Hongkong, October 28th, 1918. 12595
TAE HONGKONG DAILY
INTIMATIONS
INTIMATIONS.
INDOCHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
CO., LTD.
THE THIRTY-SEVENTH ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Company, adjourned on 29th June lay, will be held at the Offices of the General Managers, Mesurs, JARDINE, MATHrson & Co. Ltd, Des Vaux Road Hongkong, TO-DAY (FRIDAY) of receiving the Report of the Directors, NOVEMBER IST, at Nook, for the purpose passing the Accounts, sed slecting Directors and Auditors
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be GLOSED from October 25t5, to November 18th, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board, JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LD
General Managera. Hongkong, October 22nd, 1918
PRESS, FRĪDAY NOVEMBER 1, 1918.
WISEMAN'S
CATER FOR YOU
AND
[9378 WISEMAN'S
TO THE JUSTICES OF THE PEACE FOR HONGKONG.
GETELEMEN,
Having been nominated by Mess ANDREW FORBES and C. D. WILKINSON for the vacancy of the Licensing Board caused by the retirement of Mr. E SHILLIN, I beg to solicit the honour of your suffrages in the event of a contested election..
Voting (by ballot) will take place at the Office of the Registrar of the Supreme Court on MONDAY next, NOVEMBER 4T2, between the hours of 4 and 5.30 PM.
I
~TIMATION
AND
INFECTIOUS
CONTAGIOUS
``DISEASES.
was undoubtedly striving to effect, a compromise, world they be likely to pay any greater respect to the orders of a President whom they have declared to be „illegally elected?'
.
It is reported that, while: two. Chinese, two Portuguese, a young Chinese girl and an amah were travelling in a motor car along Pokfulam Road on Tuesday
held up the vehicle. The man robbed the night thres men, armed with revolvers, girl, the chauffeur, and the amah of destroying the lights on the car, made property werth $29, and then, after
their escape.
It is generally recognised that China THE BEST PREVENTATIVE OF has little hope of enjoying constitutional government 30 long the various Tuchuns are allowed to retain control of their overal armies a view which encourages the belief that the desired civil control ぐあり be obtained only The Douglas steamer Hailong was on through external assistance. A fresh it way to Hongkong from Amoy when danger has arisen out of the misuse by fire was discovered in one of the holds the War Participation Bureau of funds The boat steamed into Swatow, where the furnished by the Powers. The forces fra being put out more easily. The out- passengers were landed to allow of the which were called into being, for the break was got under with comparative purposes of the European war have been case, and the ship was able to continue sent to Fukien-in part, at least: No her voyage to Hongkong, which she reach- protest has been made against this ed yesterday morning. The damage is breach of faith and misappropriation of not considered to be serious. foreign moneys, and for that reason attention should be directed to
The fortnightly whist drive of the it especially, as it creates a fresh addition Naval Yard Recreation Club took place to the military incubus which representen Wednesday." There was a good attend- China's "Old Man of the Sea." Being ance, and the results were as follow: independent of the Ministry of War, this Ladies1st, Mr. Phillips; 2nd Mrs. Bureau controls an army which can be Bower; 3rd, Mrs. Pile. Men:-1st, Mr. utilised to advance the ambitions of any Westrup; fnd, Mr. Davis; 3rd, Mr. The consola- Tuchun or party. To guard against its Curtis; 4th, Mr. Holmes. elimination by the approach of the endtion prizes were won by Mrs. Brand and “ of the European war, ita eontrollers have
Mr. Williams. The Club's Arst dance of put through a very clever arrangement; R N. Canteen Theatre, commenting a
the season takes place to-morrow at the
8..p.m.
ENTERTAIN YOU.
IS
MUSIC
• Your obedient servant
A'R LOWE Hengkong, October 30th, 1918. [2811
12.45.
NOTICE
ROH this date we have changed the
style of our Firm to TYEE &Co.
(Signed) H. HIFTUOLA & Co. 13 and 15, D'Aguilar Street,
Hongkong, October 10th, 1918. · 9614
NOTICE
TELE internet and responsibilty of ME
WILLIAM GILBERT WORCESTER
the
in the Firm of WORCESTER, LAMMERT & SILVA has This Day Censed and the undersigned under Business will be carried on in future by the heretofore.
BRIDA style b
GEO. P. LAMMERT, P. M. NOLASCO DA SILVA. Hongkong, October Sith, 1918. - -(2013
SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE.
21, PRAYA FAST, HONGKONG.
ALL DEPARTMENTS of the above are Beading and Writing Booms, Billard Room (two tables), Restaurant, Concert Hall and Meeting Bocan
now OPEN after extensive repairs.
Sleeping Accommodation-33 Cabins and 70 Beds in Dormitories.
All men of the Mercantile Marine, HM. Navy and Army are welcome to use the Institute
Manageress-Mas. ALLEN,
A
HOUSE Kowloon." Apply 10......
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TO LET.
in Knutsford Terrace,
THE HONGKONG. LAND INVEST-
KENT & AGENCE Co., LED,*
(2450
TO LET.
A SHOP in Nathan Road, Kowloon
4.30
AND
7.30
[3508
4% FRENCH GOVERNMENT LOAN -1918
WATSON'S
HYGIENOL
AND PERFECTLY SAFE
DISINFECTANT.
GENERAL MILITARY
SERVICE TRIBUNAL
TO-DAY'S AGENDA.
3.30 p.m.-Messrs. David Sassoon & Un;~
A HIGHLY CONCENTRATED they have discovered the need for defend- ing the North-Western frontiers, against a foe who has vanished, and, according ly, the North-Western Frontiers Pro- tection Administration has been formed to take over, wholly or in part, the organisation of the War Participation Bureau. By this means they retain con Mr. A. H. Compton-Medially fit. trol of an army which is independent of Consideration of temporary exemptions the Government and can be employed, granted to the following:- when required, for their "special par 3.30 p.m.-Mr. W. F. Gibbins--Messrs. pcses. Sanction for this scheme was obtained in a very "alim" manner. On 3.40 p.m.-Mr. M. M. Mass--Asiatic
Wilkinson, Heywood & Clarke:
the last day of President Faxe Kpo- CHANG's tenure of office a number of 3.53 p.-Mr. G. A. Dumbarton-Com- formal papers had to be sealed, and in the midst of these innocent documents was inserted the authorisation for this
SOLD. ONLY BY
A. B. WATSON
CO., LTD.,
TEL 16.
(Rente Perpetuelle 4%). Price of issue Frs. 70,80 yielding a net income of 5.65%. Bearing interest from OCTOBER HONGERA OTTIC: 104, Das Vœux Boan, C.
16th, 1918.
Subscription List will be Opened. on OCTOBER 20th, 1918, and Closed on November 20th, 1918. Farther particulars on application to the
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Ladkou Oyun: 181, Franz Szza#T, B.C.
The Baily Press.
HONGKONG, NOVEMBIS 187, 1818,
BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE, THE ALLIES OFFER TO CHINA
5, CHATKE BOLD,
M. BOUET DE JOURNEL, Manager. Hongkong, October 16th, 1918.
[1538
4% FRENCH GOVERNMENT LOAN 1918.
Tux announcement that Great Britain, "America and Japan propose to offer their friendly services for the purpose of effect. ing a settlement between the North and the South will be welcomed by the vast mass
Petroleum Co.
mercial Union'Assurance Co.
NEWS.
Administration. The expected happen- FAR EASTERN CABLE ed; it was sealed without scrutiny," and thus the North-West Frontier's Protec tion Administration was established.
We understand that Mr. A Denison" is a candidate for the Licensing Board. Mra A. D. Hickling, the Acting Medi cal Officer of Health, is down with an attack of influenza.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
CHINA'S LAXITY TOWARDS ENEMY SUBJECTS.
PERING, October 30th A Presidential mandate, anticipating representations from the Powers with regard to Ching's laxity towards enemy Golfers should note the changes an-subjects, recites China's assistance to the nounced in the train service from Sham Allies and authorises the formation of Chun to Kowloon next Sunday evening.
The Leather Sait. Case, ruffled for Our Day" by Miss Betty Eustace, realized $100 and was won by Ticket No. 29.
Yesterday being the day set apart for the celebration of the birthday anniver-j
Red Cross unit to proceed to Siberia.
contribute to the French War Loan. It concludes by arging the people to
The President has personally subscrib ed half-a-million francs to the Loan. PEACE OUTLOOK MORE HOPEFUL
The peace outlook is more hopeful as
sary of the Mikado of Japan, the local there are evidences of an increase in the Japanese business houses were closed.
of Chinese as well as by foreigners in the Far East. Already, according to our Peking Correspondent, it is producing a good effect. It has been obvious for some
Four Chinese hawkers were fined $10 time past that outside assistance in some each by Mr. Wolfe at the Magistracy,
KOWLOON MARINE LOT No 48 Bearing interest from OCTOBER ozm was required in order to naravel yesterday, for using false scale when
suitable for Coal Storage.
Apply to:-
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE Oo.. LAD, Alexandre Ruliding.
TO LET
HOUSES on Bhameen, Canton.
Apply to...
9000
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST-
MENT & AGENOT CO., LTD
WAI KEE.
FLAG & SAILMAKER. No. 118, Des Your Boad Central,
Top Floor, HONGKONG. Telephone No. 1883,
JUST RECEIVED FLOWER AND
VEGETABLE
SEEDS
This is the year to have a good garden. Plant lot of Seeds and take good care of the Garden. Then you will have every reason to be pleased with the result.
GRACA & CO.
Na 10, WYNDHAM STREET. HONGKONG. P. O. Box 630.
Price of issue Frs. 70.80.
16th, 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 Defence bought before October 29th, Ar accepted in payment. Applications will be received by :)
the tangle into which China's domestic selling edibles to customers in Third affairs had fallen, and the motives of the Street, West Point. three Powers, acting in concert, will not
At the Hongkong. Magistracy, yester- be misunderstood. The struggle has nowday, Mr. J. E. Wood sentented a little been in progress for a year and a half, Chinese boy to undergo one month's hard and has resulted in nothing but disorder, labour and to receive eight strokes with debt, and dislocation of trade. "A mill the birch for snatching $12 from an old tary decision appears to be impossible, man, while the latter was buying fish, and, despite the efforts made by the
THE BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE; Chinese themselves, the prospect of a re-
(FRENCIL BANK)
Princes Building, Charter Road, whers full particulars may be obtained...
A. SIRE, Acting, Manager. Hongkong, October 19th, 1918.
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4% FRENCH GOVERNMENT LOAN 1918.
PRICE OF ISSUE FOS. 70.80. NET INTEREST PRODUCED 5.05%. RUNNING FROM OCTOBER 16m,
--1918.
SUBSCRIPTION LIST CLOSING NOVEMBER 28TH, 1918. SPECIAL FACILITIES FOR FRENCH EXCHANGE, ADVANCES GRANTED AGAINST SCRIP.AZA
FULL PARTICULARS ON APPLI CATION TO THE
RUSSO ASIATIC BANK, R. A RODGERS,
Hongkong, October 26th, 1918.
|| 21506.
conciliation scems as
remote RA ever,
number of Southern leaders being, won over. Moreover, the prospective pesco advice of the Allies is regarded as con-
veying strong hints which it would bo unwise on the part of China to ignore. CHANG HBUN DECLINES TUCHUNATE OF SHANTUNG.
Tuchunata of Shantung with a view to Chang Hsun has been offered, the
the suppression of brigandage, but he has declined it.
GOLD NOTE SCHEME POSTPONED.
The President has induced the Cabinet
postpone the Gold Note scheme. [Br courray oF THE " CHUNG NGÔI
Resolutions urging the Government to appoint a Commission to consider the Housing Problem in all its aspects and to True, 4 society, composed of leading citi- the question of. German Trading in the sens, has been formed in Tientsin for the Colony after the war will be submitted hastening of peace, and delegates have
to a general meeting of the Constitu. been sent to discuss matters with the
BAS 10.
EX-PRESIDENT AMONG THE
PACIFISTS.
PIKING, October 31st. Fung Kmochang has left Peking to attend the Pacifist Society's meeting at Tientsin.
YANGTZE TUCHUNS' ALLIANCE. The Tuchans of Kiangsu, Hupeh, Hunan, Kiangzi and „kahai, have formed
Southern leaders, but nothing indicative tional Reform Association at the City of progress in this direction can be re Hall next Thursday evening, ported. Dr. Mozzists, who went to At the Magistracy, yesterday, before Canton recently on an unofficial visit, Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, two Chinese, who failed to discover a basis for discussion. were charged with snatching $11 from an The exchange of telegrams continues, other Chinese in Connaught Road, were but the principale on the two sides do not sentenced the first to six weeks hard seem to draw any nearer together. Some fabour and the second, who had a pre- of the Southern landers demand that thevious conviction against him, to six Government should issue a mandats months' hard labour and to receive 19 a strong alliance in the Yangtze Valley. ordering the cessation of hostilities. If strokes with the birch. such an order were likely to be observed by
In regard to the local outbreak of AIRMEN POET'S REBUKE. all parties, it would be a wise prelimin "Spanish" influenza-which, we have ary, but, recalling what happened when good authority for stating, is far more ed the invitation of important committers Major Gabriele d'Annunzio has declin FAO KUPCHANG issued his peace man-
extensive than is generally supposed it at Bome to accept by public presentation date last Christmas, the North has reason is interesting to note that Dr. Richmond, the gifts of a Roman sword, a crown of to be doubtful of the Southern attitude reviewing the peculiar characteristics of He has written to say that his duty
Laurel, and an aeroplane. On that occasion the Southerners ad the disease in the Lancet so long ago as keeps him at the front. It is a mis- vanced into
Hapéh, capturing Changsha
1990, bused the prevention of the disease take, he says, ever to dwell upon what and throwing Hankow into consterna on the germ theory. He said:-"I am centre on what there yet remains to do, bas been accomplished; the spirit should tion. If then they disregarded the man- surprised that more has not been said and three tons of bombs dropped on the date of a lawful President who had very about inhaling eucalyptus; I believe it enemy are worth far more than three pronounced Southern sympathies, and is an absolute preventative."
oumors of eloquence weighed out in Rome."