NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
WING to Alterations and Repairs at
OWING to the supply of
ELECTRICITY will be SHUT OFF on BUNDAY, the 24th iuss, from 7 AM to I P.M.
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co..
Agenia
[2004 Hongkong, November 91st, 1918.
· BANK HOLIDAY. accordance with Ordinance No. 5 of 1915, the EXCHANGE BANKS be CLOSED for the transaction of PUBLIC BUSINESS on MONDAY, NOVEMBER Sizat
Hongkong, November 20th, 1918 (2905
ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.
view of INWAY MONDAY NOVEMBER 20TH le BOGRY POOL for Mea at Fanling OB MONDAY over the week-end, and afternoon, MIXED FOURSOMES MEDAL BOUND COMPETITION over the Main Course starting after 1.30 P.3. Players to choose their own partners
On MONDAY the Men's Club House will be open to Ladies.#
The Entrance Fee for the Mixed Foursomes Competition will be. $1 per card, 50% to go to War Charities.
JOHN B. LANCASTER,
Hon. Secretary
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WISEMAN'S DINNER DANCE
SATURDAY NEXT, NOVEMBER 23RD, 1918.
Dinner
...
Dance....
$1.00 $1.00
Tables may be reserved.
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THE HUNGKONG DAILY - PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 419T, 1918.
PEAK TRAMWAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
REGRADING OF LINE AT DEPRESSORS.
I will be necessary to bring in a use the TEMPORARY TERMINAL STATIONS on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH, and on THAT DATE the UPPER AND LOWER ROAD, AND BARKER TERMINI, CLOSED TO TRAFFIC
LONDY ROAD STATIONS WILL BE
TULIS
An allowance of 20% will be made on sil tickets (dog tickets and charges for goods excepted) for such time as the Cars are running the shortened distance,
-SEASON TICKETS,,
INTIMATIONS
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT
DE PAUL.
will hold
THEIR MTH ANNUAL “AL FRESCO FETE"
Under the distinguished patronage of H.E. THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT.
in the Compound of the ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL,
ox BUNDAY,
DECEMBER 8TH, from 9 PM to 11.30 PM.
$1.
Admission *), ban
Esah ticked of admission carries with it the right to a scavenir if presente! it the Souvenir Stalis on the evening of the Fate only.
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Tickets can be had from MasARS. KELLY These will be charged at usual rates. The& WALSH and Mars, GRAÇA & Co. allowance of 10% will be made at the expiration of the period for which the ticke was ined.
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PUNCH TICKETS.
Special panch tickets at reduced raten will be issued. Old panch tickets may be holi over until the Cams are running the full distance or, if returned to the Company's Office, a pro rata refund will be made for the unused portion.
Every effort will be made to complete the work as soon as possible in order to minimise the inconvenience to residents of the Peak sad Upper levels
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers. Hongkong, November 18th, 1918. [2885
A COMPLETE AERATED WATER PLANT FOR SALE.
HE MACHINES are made by Messr
Bratty & Hinchlife, Ltd, Manchesters and guaranteed in perfect working order. This complete plant will turn out 2,400 dozen Aerated water per day, purchasers to take over about 6,000 dozen bottles at cos pries
Apply by letter
AERATED WATER PLANT," Care of Hongkong Daily Press,
Care of General Post Office,
Box No. 390.
or
ICE PLANT FOR SALE
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NECOND-HAND belt-driven CO Ice aking Plaat in first class condition,
Admission Free.
ad
In the afternoon from 3 PM to 7PM.
be opened Children's Stalls will los and Cakes will be served.
Hongkong, November 12th, 1918.
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ST. ANDREW'S FAIR SCOTTISH WOMEN'S STALL
JLL the Ladies who have
generously donated articles to the above Stall at the Fair, kindly send their. gifts to the following Convener on or before
November 28th
Mrs. Sutherland... ...P.esk District. Mrs Milroy.......West Point „ Mrs. Shaw... ...East Point Mrs. Templeton......Quarry Bay " Mesdames Black and
Ormiston man Central
Mrs. C. Forsyth. Kowloon
33
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All perishable goods should be sent direct to the coctish Women's Ball at the Fair Ground, early on the morning of November 29th,
INTIMATION
SPEY
ROYAL
SCOTCH
lined by a famous English, railway of the trade which originally came down engineer, but it was not until many the West River. We are now such dost years afterwards that the first locomotive Allica of the French that their prosperity is all to our; advantage. Any projects ran in China. Subsequently there was
a great deal of political intrigue in of either nation' in Yunnan will ba which Bussia played a leading part carried out with complete agreement be
tween the French Government and our That nation is not likely to count
own. There is a scheme for building a very much either in political or com mercial circles in China during the next railway from Yunnan inte Kwangsi, and no doubt if it were carried into effect few years.
Anyhow we hope that we
it would be beneficial to Hongkong. "It have heard the last of intrigues for rail-
is generally believed that both the way concessiona
mineral and agricultural wealth of the The ordinary trader in China is not province can be greatly developed by very much concerned with railway poli modern methods. Despite the war, the tics; all that he asks of financial interests output of tin from the province has and concession-owners is that they should greatly increased. Only a few months
get on with the job." He wants to so
ago four American mining engineers progress made with the railways and from Peking commenced in important the roads of China. He may think that, prospecting expedition. If Yunnan does ong the railways are built, they will develop we may find that Hongkong sarely be administered properly; and, people will pop it as à sanatorium, Ithas, even if they are not, he thinks it better
a splendid climate, and is free from to have railways, badly managed than to humidity on the high levels. The climate, have no railways at all. It is, however,
indeed, has been compared to that of very important indeed that some notice Switzerland. For trade, and other rea should be taken of the experience already sons, therefate, we hope that the railway. There are rail system of South China will soon be gained in this matter. ways in China which have not been as extended. The competition of the well managed as they might have been, Japanese in the province is negligible. and the bad management of railwaya is we should like to see a round-table con- a hindrance to trade.
ference of Chinese, British, Americans... and French-all of which nations have definite interests in the railways and mineca's of Yunnan-to consider the industrial development of the province, where, recently, a nativa Chamber” of “ Industry has been formed. We believe that a close co-operation in South Chiza between the Chinese and the three nations mentioned above would stimulate the trade of the Eve Southern provinces, and that the result would be of very great advantage to this Colony.
WHISKY.
10 Years Old.
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SOLE AGENTS »
THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE SEVENTEENTE
Are
In this part of the world we naturally more interested in the pro posals which are likely to affect the trade of the Colony. If at times we despair of the completion of the Canton- Hankow railway, we may derive some Consolation from the statement recently made in the Legislative Council. We believe that the British Government is fully alive this matter, and we expect to have practical evidence of that fact at distant date. There are, however, other railway projects which have a consider
to
the urgency
of
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The Italian Convent bazzar opens on
ORDINAL A..S. WATSON & able bearing upon British trade in South Saturday at 10 am.
GENERAL MEETING of SHARE HOLDERS will be bald at the Osicer of the Company St. George's Building No. 6 Connaught Road, Victoria, on 1HURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1918, at 11.30 ▲ for the purpose of receiving a statement o accounts and the report of the General rending 31st July, 1918 sad electing, a Consalting Committee and Auditors
ITALIAN CONVENT BAZAAR.complete with Distilling Flant. Capacity Managers fur the yeare
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2320,
and the following day, Commencing each day at 10
CUSHIONS and PAFER-RACKS
ALLIED EMBLEMS. TRICOLOR SCARFS and BAGS.
LADIES
DRESSES,
with
CHILDREN'S
FROCKS, TABLE COVERS, HANDKER- GHIEFS, BUYS TUNIC and SAILOR SUITS, and JERSEYS.
N.B. No ticket can be exchanged for Bouvenir if presented after November 24 1918, when the Bazaar will be closed.
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"LUCKY WELL" OF TOYS!
Children's Stall of Xmas Toys, Dolls, Balls, etc., Sweets and Confectionery of every description.
S.S. "PROVIDENCE”
71L hare prompt despatch for
SAIGON.
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Particulars for Freight only
Apply to
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES Cu,
3, Queen's Buildings. Hongkong, November 20th, 1418. [2700
MERICAN FIRM of Chinese Produce, operating their own ships and having Offices in Shanghai, are desirous of getting into communication with established firm or individual for the purchase, on a large scale, of South China Produce. Corrès-
an
6 Tons of Ice per day with Circulating Water at 65 Fah. Owners buying larger plant This plant is offered subject to being unsole on receipt of acceptance. For price and detailed specification refer to
NAMKENG," Cary of "Daily Pram" Ufon (2683
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c/o
WANTED.
CAPABLE NURSE for Child of 4 years-Apply Box 84+
[2024 Daily Press."
TO LET
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 23rd to 2860, of November, 1918, both days incisive.
SHEWAN, NES & Co., General Mandgeweskinezi Hongkong, November 10th, 1918..
held on
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PUBLIC AUCTION,
JARTICULARS and CONDETIONS of Pettine by Public Auction Eale, to be TUESDAY, the 26th day of November, 1918, si 8 FM, ## the Őffver of the PVBLIC WORKS DEPARTMEŁZY OF Order of Un BRCELLESOT THE OFFICES ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT, of Two Lots of CROWN LAND Hung Ho In the Colony of Hongkong, for erm of 75 years, with the option of renewal at s HIS MATBUTT THE Kino, for one further farm of 75 your..
DESIRABLE ROOM RESIDENCE, CROWN RENT to be Bend by the Staregor
10 LE.
EY From Janus t, '1919.
Road. Apply to -
GEU. K. HALL BRUTTON & Ca,
Chater Road.."
* 11620
GROUND TO LET
T "HITFIELD ROAD, CAUSEWAY A BAY, Bext to que las, Photory, consisting of 18,000 Square feet suitable for storing Coal, do. From January 1st, 1918.
Apply to-
KWONG SANG HONG, LTD., 248, Des Voeux Road Central.
2819
TO LET. HOUSE in Kaatsford Terrace,
A Lewison.
Apply to
THE HONGKONg land invesT- KENT AGENCR Co., LAD.
(2480
pondence is invited only from firms or individuals having established 2 and possessing connexions thorough knowledge of the South China market. References will be required and given. Replies should state as fully as possible, with 'suggested methods for the conduct of the business."
Address-
Box 2693, Care of "Daily Press " Office.
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ANTED-Elephants, Lions, Tigers for the "Zoo"; also Geese, Turkeys, Foultry, Pigeons, Docks, Rabbits, Dogs, Cata, etc, the latter to be sold. Com
AK TAYLOR,
municate with-
No. 4, Qvernment Quarters,
Park Road.
TO LIT
SHOP in Nathan Road, Kowloon.
PARTICULARE OF THE LOT.
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Linuity,
Boundary damenta,
fort fook fool
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NOTICE.
(06,400 1519)
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under
CO., LTD.,
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT
TEL. 616.
China"
We wish, first of all, to emphasise the need of pushing ahead with the construc tion of railway between the province of Yunnan and Burmah. It would do a great deal to stimulate progress in Yunnan, and the interior of South. Chino generally. There is now a con siderable trade along that route, despite the difficulties of transit. The Yunnanese themselves have awakened to the import ance of modern communications, and we believe that officials in that province are on genuine in their desire for both railways STEWART TERHUNE--At Yokohama,
November 14th, by the Rev. Eugene and roads. The difficulty, as always in B. Booth, ARTHUR DAVID STEWART (Standard Oil Co. of N.Y., Shang-China, is capital. At the moment our hai), to GERTRUDE Louise, daughter ideas about capital are in a somewhat of Mr. and Mrs. EDWARD A TERHUNE, nebulous state. The vast sums raised to of Dorchester, Maes.
finance the war have proved that even DEATHS.
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MARRIAGE.
No case of communicable diseases were notified in the Colony on Tuesday.
Booking opened yesterday at Mesars, Anderson & Co.'s for "The Stunt's" entertainment at the Theatre Royal on Wednesday, November 27th.
The 35th annual "Al Fresco Fete" of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be held in the compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Sunday, December 6th.
The Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd. sangunce that, owing to alterations and repairs to the Power Station, the supply of electricity will be shut off on Banday, from 7 am to 1 p.m..
We sincerely regret to learn that Mr. Justice Gompertz's son, several of whose letters have been published in our columns, has been reported missing for several days. We understand that be took part in the last air-raid on the
ANDERSON-JOHN TODD ANDERSON, M.D., the most expert financiers, had under- Western Front.
aged 31 years, of the Southern Baptist estimated the resources of France, the Mission, Yangchow, drowned while British Empire, and America. It seems crossing the Yangtze River to Chin
kiang on the night of November 12th. possible to obtain large sums of money HANBURY-At No. 671, Great Westera from unexpected quarters. The history Road, Shanghai, on November 13th of capital in this Colony during the war. ALEXANDRA,
wife of the beloved HORACE HANGGRY (Probst, Hanbury is instructive. Europeans sold out their & Co., Ltd.).
local abares, many with the patriotic HONGKONG UPFICH: Da Vez ROAD, C. desire to invest their money in War loads London Offics: 181, Far Gaans, B. and others because they wished to take advantage of the high exchange. The result has been that the Chinese have invested largely in local British enter prises. But for this stream of Chinese investors the state of the local share market would have been bad indeed. As
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, NOVEMBER 267.-1918.
There
Amongst those who returned to the Colony yesterday were Sir William. Rees Davies, K.C., the Hon. Sir Paul Chater, CM.G., the Hon. Mr. D. Landale, the Hon. Mr. W. Chatham, C.M.G., Mr. Chatham, and Mrs. Wolfe, the Hon. Mr. Lau Chu-pak, Mr. N. J. Stabb, Mr. and Mrs. Maitland
Monday next being a Bank holiday. Bogey Pool for men has been arranged at Fanling for the week-end. On Mon day afternoon, also, there will be a Mixed Foursomes Medal Round Com- petition over, the main course starting after 1.30, players to choose their own partners. The Men's Club House will be open to ladies.
w
We understand (says the NC. Daily prizes in the big Champions Cash Fes) that the winners of the first three Sweepstake were:-1st prize, & syndicate Northern Telegraph Co., Ltd.; Sad prize. of ten members of the staff of the Great Mr. F. Schwyzer, of Messrs. Arnhold Bros., and 3rd prize, Mr. G. M. Jackson,
-Ltd. of the Canadian-Pacific Ocean Service,
ASSAULT UPON A GERMAN ON SHAMEEN.
sale plan. 20,000 724) 231 RAILWAYS IN SOUTH CHINA: a fact, it has never been so flourishing. WK are sanguine enough to believe that The sterling value of the shares of some close attention will be given, in the of the local Companies has increased immediate future, to transport problems afteen and even twenty per cent. since in China. Whether the various financial this time last year. It is, therefore, groups will pick up the threads of the apparent that there is a good deal of tangled akein that were rather abruptly Chinese capital available. It will, how- dropped soon after the war commenced, ever, not be attracted to investments in
the or whether the idea of a League of Chins unless the Chinese themselves foci
The Canton correspondent of NY EUROPEAN, Non-Asiatic or Indian A desiring to leave the Colony should Nations will take such a hold upon the confidence in those who are entrusted
with the direction of affairs.
Chung Nyoi San Po writes that two pply in person at the CENTRAL POLICs popular mind that it will be applied to STATION between the hours of 9 am to 1, P.Mthe financial and industrial development seems reason to believe that, for senti British subjects were summoned before. ANG 2 PM to 4 PM. daily.
mental reasons, many Southern Chinese the British Consul General for assault- Applicants will be required to produce of China is, perhaps, too abstract a
It is stated that the German was who have made fortunes in Britisting a German on Shameen. Passports or identification papers.com
'An persons with certain arceptions who problem to discuss until things have Malaya, the Netherlands Indies, and assaulted without reason while he wa Apply to:-
ensued and that a second British subject remain in the Colony for more than 7 days settled down a little. It is worth while other places, would willingly subscribe quietly taking a walk, that struggle are required to Register themselves
PERSONS to remember, however, that Viscount HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE the REGISTRATION of
Geex, in his discussion of the work of money for the industrial development of came to the assistance of his countryman. ORDINANCE, 1916.
South China. Therefore, if proper The Chinese correspondent adds that the Oos Lito
Forms of Registration giving the partia League of Nations, strongly recom-
The assailants were fined $25. supervision of railway construction and German was hurt on the head and Alexandra Bulidings.
culars required may be obtained at the
mended the general principles upon G.P.O. and at all Police Stations.
The Penalty for non-compliance is a fine which the Chinese Maritime Customs careful management of finance can be Servico is worked. We may take it, guaranteed there is little doubt that
[EX OGURTESY OF THE ** CHUO NGÔI therefore, that European statesmen do capital will be forthcoming. In Tunaza CHINESE TELEGRAMS. recognise how successful that system has the officials are giving encouragement to been in the past, and what a great deal schemes of industrial development. They it has done not only for the foreigners are educated enough to realise that the who trade with China but for the provision of modern means of communi- LL DEPARTMENTS of the above are Chinese, for no other nation has cation is a necessary preliminary to the Aor OPEN atter extensive repairs.
Reading and Writing Rooms, Billiard resped so much benefit from the splendid opening-up of the mines or the stimulus We are particularly concerned with the Room (two tables), Restaurant, Concert Hally managed Customs Service in China of the tea and other local industries. and Meeting Boom, we w
Sleeping Accommodation-33, Cabins and as the Chiness themselves It was said,
before the war, that the politics of China trade routes which carry the exports of G Grass Tennis Coast, immediata 70 Beds is Domitories.
All men of the Mersatile, Marine, HLM were railway. Politita. In the beginning that interior Southern province to the Navy and Army are welcome to use the
it was difficult to persuade the Manchus sca. The French very wisely built their Instituto.
MANAGEREES.
to have railways at all. The first com- railway to Yunnanfu from French Indo [1519
prehensive scheme for China was out Chine, and the effect was to divert some
TO LIT.
1000
not exceeding $50.
HOUSES on Bhameen, Canton,
A HOUSE in Wongneichong Road.
Apply tod
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY O, LTD.
FOR SALE ALESEND, 109, THE PRAX, Rix Boome
possession.
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SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE.
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eyes.
each.
SAN PO."']
PEKING NEWS,
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PEKING, November 20th. The proposal to open the peace con- The ex-President Fang Kuechang will ference in Nanking has been approved. proceed there shortly.
The Peking Cabinet has permitted the ex-Premier Tuan Chi-jui to recruit and
Defence Corps.".. train three divisions for a National
Li How-ki, the Fakien Tuchun, has re surrounded by Canton forces, sud that ported that Foochaw, the capital is Peing the situation is dangerona.