NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
SINGING PIANOFORTE
INTIMATIONS
NOTICE
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,
HAVE This Day taken into Partnership my brother U. BOULTREE RAVEN the business hitherto carried on by in under the Firm name of A. R. F. KAYEN
will in future be will in
N experienced Lady, Licentiate, Trinity College London, just arrived, is willing to receive PUPILS for Singing.and Piano, Theory of Music, and the Art of Accompaning Terms Moderste
Apply
Box No. 154 Care of Emily Press" Office. [1547
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF EONGKONG.
IN THE MATTER of" the estate of SHEIK CASSIM ISMAIL late of Victoria,
in the Colony of Hongkong carry- ing on business as S. ISMAIL AND COMPANY, Merchant, deceased. TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
Court hat, by virtue of Section 58 of the Probate Ordinazies 1897. (No. 1: of 1897). made, an Order limiting, the time for send- ing in Claims: to or against the above Estate to the 20th day of December, 1918
Creditors and claimants hareby "required to and their claims to the under-
signed by the above date..
art
Dated the 17th of November, 1919.
D'ALMADA & MASON,
13, Queen's Road Central, Victoria, Hongkong, Solicitors for the Executors.
2548
ST. GEORGE'S BALL.
JANUARY 6TH, 1910.
MEMBERS of the Society of St. George Hongkong will shortly receive Notices concerning the above
Being the first Ball given by the Society since being re-formed applications from Englishmen are not yet members will be considered by the Committee
Architect and nership under the Firm
carried on by the
name of RAVEN & HAVEN, Architects and Engineers, at 6, Dea Vaux Road Central.
4. R. F. RAVEN Architect and Engineer. Hongkong, November 19th, 1919. [1843
NOTICE
WE hereby notify that we have Opened Today a Branch Office of our firm
NOTICES TO CONSIGNERS
INDO-CHINA.
STEAM NAVIGATION CO. LTD.
NOTION TO CONSIGNEEL
From KOBE
beamship
"FOOKSANGTM
haring strived from the sbore port Consignes of Cargo by her are hereby Informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hamardous: and/or exirs kardow Godowns of the Hongkong ind Kowloon Wharf and Godown. Company, Jubd. whence and/or from the Wharrer delivery may
obtained.
Goods not cleared by "Nov. 11st, will be
AT broken, ahafed and damaged packages
are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be
in Canton under the Management of MR.bject to rank G. E. HUYGEN, who will Sign for our Firm
Procuration.
ISO EXPORT COMPANY, LTD. Canton, November 17th, 1919.
Li844
per
NOTICE
REPULSE BAY HOTEL
Order to enable the Contractors to the work in connection with complete the above Hotel at the earliest possible dato without interruption, and in order to avoid sil possibility of damage to the Flooring, Tiles, Paint Work etc, the public are requested to kindly abstain from visiting the Hotel as on completion and formal opening of which due Notice will be given by Advertisement in the Local Newspapers
from this date until ita
THURSDAY
NOVEMBER. WTF, 1919, -
INTIMATION
the British Isles, a number of ships had H.M.S. Carlisle, on the way up the to remain idle in the harbours and docks Inland Sen, collided with a weeden while foreign rivals reaped a rich harvest schoener, which was so badly damaged. in freight in the coastal trade. It is not that the Carlisle bad to take her in tow. enough, obviously; that the price of conli
There was a large gathering at may be lowered to such a figure as to
Union Church. yesterday evening, when enable the working-classes to cbtain sufficient supplies to tide over the winter. recital in celebration of the Diamond Mr. E. J. Chapman" gave an orgun' munds which
Jubilee of the Church. He selected pieces
A. S. WATSON & CO., Arrangements must
LIMITED
ESTABLISHED 1871.
examined. Claims against the Steamer be CONFECTIONERY:
presented within 10 days of arrival, otherwise they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insurance will be minotad: by us la any ones whatever, Bill of Lading
will be countersigned by JARDINE, MATHESON & QU, LID,
General Managers. Hongkong, November 13th, 1919.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.
AND
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY, LTD.
ONSIGNEES per Company's Stoner
"LAERTES”.
The Management of the Hotel feel sure that they may rely upon the ready co-operation of the public in the foregoing CONSIG regard.
Dated this Sixth day of November, 1919. FOR THE HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD,
are barsby notified that the Carge will be discharged into Holt's Wharf Kowloon, where
Applications for Ticketa ahold be sent in Proprietors of the REPULSE BAY HOTEL, it will lie at Consignee's risk. The Cargo/
not later thaD. DECEMBER 6TH, 1919. '
By Order
JOHN BENTLEY,
Hon. Segretary.
"י י''
c/o UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF
CANTON, LTD.
11545
MOTOR SCHOONER "WERGELAND.”
MENDERS are purchase"
..
G.
J. B. TAGGART,
Manager.
1:496
NOTICE
Tof the above. SCHOOVER as the lies ALL Persons, with the exception of
in damaged condition in Shimonowski Harbour. For particulars apply to Wurin Shotwai, Shimonoseki.
Hongkong, November 17th, 1919. [1537
CHINA COAST OFFICERS GUILD
that
the
EMBERS are informed M
SECRETARY is now in Hongkong and may be commited at the GUILD OFFICE, 10, Des Voeux Road, daily, between 2 and 4
EX.
LOST.
Dark Brindle Bull PUP Bitch. Finder
Al be awarded.
Heply to-
Box No. 1474, Care of "Daily Press" Uffice.
TO LET.
(1474
SUITABLE FOR COAL STORAGE.
A
VACANT PLOT Yazmati.
of Land
at
+
Apply to-
THE HONGKONG LAND RECLAMA-
TION CO., LTD.
TO LET:
(3417
AVACANT PLOT of Land, Praya East.
Apply to-
THE LONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY, CO, LTD.
FOR SALE..
11386
ML&Rommed Honea with
TOUNT GOUGH" No. 131, THE
Large Garden. Apply
LOXLET & Co. York Buildings
TRY JAPANESE CHOW
persons of Chinese race, wishing to leave the Colony must have in their posser- tion a VALID PASSPORT. Passengers not in possession of Passports will not be allowed
to leave the Colony.
ALL persons with certain exceptiona who remain in the Colony for more than 7 days are required to Register "them- salves under the REGISTRATION of PERSONS ORDINANCE, 1916.
ticulars required, may be obtained at Forms of Registration, giving the par- the G.P.O. and at all Police Stations
The Penalty for non-compliance is a fine nöt exceeding $50.
RD. C. WOLFE, Captain Superintendent of Police. Hongkong, Soptembe. Sind, 1919.
PUBLIC AUCTION
BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGIES.
MR
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[R. GEO. P. DAMMERT has received instructions to sell by Public Auction.
On FRIDAY,
the list day November, 1919, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon at. bis Sale Room in Duddeli Street, Victoria Hongkong.
The Steamship “ASIA”
IN ONE LOT
Canton and is constructed of steel. She has This ship is a Chinese ship registered in the following dimensions namely, Length 392 feet, Breadth 37 feet 6 inches, and. Depth 18 feet, a inches, and her speed is about 10 knots, For farther particulars and conditions of Bals and, for orders for inspections of the vessel please apply to--
will be ready for delivery from Godown And after Nov. 17th.
Optional cargo will be landed, unless notice has been given prior to stemmer's arrival.
we have received fresh stocks of
CADBURY'S
be
will ensure, also, an abundant supply at
the
a reasonable cost to Home, manufacturers: from Boellman, Wagner, Hollins, Guil- it the moment, the high price of coulmant and Callaerts and played them with is restricting production and interfering extreme skill. Mr. A. E. Paine was unable with the general export trade of the counched who rendered, Lord God of to sing because of a bad throat, but Mr. G. try to the advantage of Japan and Abraham" from Elijah." showed that Amerien, though in the latter country the he was an acquisition to local musical miners have recently demanded to per circles.
cent. increase in wages and a thirty-hour working work. If the present leseb of coal prices be maintained, it will pierce the cost of imports, because British ships will be obliged to raise freight rates in order to cover the loss entailed in going
TYPHOON WARNINGS.
The following telegrars have been received by the American Consulates (ioneral. Heagkong, from the Manila,
Observatory:-
empty for cargoes of raw materials to
5:30 pm., November 15th. countries to which formerly they carried coal. In short, Great Britain's commercial Southern Luzon, moving West.
Typhoon south of Manila over or near
supremacy rests upon coal. Now that there is a colossal National Debt. it has
CHOCOLATES become more imperative than ever that
and .
BUCHANAN'S
CHOCOLATES:
+
Cyclone Britain, should have cheap coal. for it in moving W. only by increasing exports that the nation can hope to reduce. this burden.
There are now more thun '137′ motor-
cars registered in Peking.
One care (one death) of diphtheria was reported in the Colony un Tuesday.
known.
2.30 p.m., November 10th.
or
typhoon W. of Mindoro
S of Guam, direction, un
CANTON NEWS-
November 18th.
THE ARREST OF THE STUDENTS
The students are still agitating for the dismissal of Ngai Peng-ping, the Super intendent of Police
The wounded students are still in hospital and the A movement is on foot at Nagasaki in doctors have forbidden visitors, In re
King George-Bournville Nut-tavour of holding a Sino-Japanese Indusgard to the arrests of journalists, it is
All broken, chafed, and damaged goods and Queen's
to be left in the Godowns, where the will
be examined on any Tuesdays and Fridays.
לו
Selected Princess.
and
other varieties.
between the hours of 10.45 m. and Noon Boudoir-Exquisite--Opera
within
the free storage period.
No, claims will be admitted after the Goodr have left the steamer's Godown, and all Goodg remaining undelivered after Nov. 14th, will be subject to rent
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the undersigned on or before Dec. 8th, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance will be affected.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE
Agents
trial Exhibition there in 2091, in corns
stated that an order has been issued clos memoration of the 350th anniversary of fing five of the newspaper offiose. Further arresta amongst journalists are believed to be imminent THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE.
the opening of the port to foreign trade. A Chinese, charged at the Magistracy yesterday, with crying out his wares in. prohibited area, gave the excuse that be forgot the regulations. Mr. Hufchi-j son fined him 81 in the hope that it
It is understood that the Tung Wah committee are arranging to assist junk
Hongkong, November 18th, 1918 [1539 A. S. WATSON & CO., owners who lost their craft in the recent
THE
PENINSULAR ANI
ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION. 00
STEAM FOR STRAITS, CEYLON, BOMBAY, EGYPT, MEDITER RANEAN FORTS & LONDON.
Through Bill of Lading issued for Bataviam, American Continental, and South African Porta
THE HODNE VA Ar
"IILWARA
carrying El Majesty's Mail, will be "despatched from this port about DECEMBER 1878/1919, taking Cacro for the above Boria. Равиолет
LIMITED.
THE HONGKONG DISPENSABY.
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SAGRONG_OFFICH: 10a, Das Vœux RoiD, C. London Orrica: 131, Fixer Stiker, E.G.
The Baily Press.
HONGKONG. NOVEMBER 27TH, 1919.
BRITAIN'S COAL PROBLEM.
As a result of the agitation carried oo by members of Parliament and of the Provincial Assembly for the dismissal of
would make him remember in the future. Ngai Pong-ping, the authorities held secret, conferences to discuss the matter. it has beer decided to transfer Ngai to Kingchow and it is probable that Ngai's successor will be one of the Kwangsi typhoon. It is probable that over 200 leaders. Shura Hung-yins, the Defence hew junks will be supplied to the poor Commissioner of Kingchow is mentioned fabermen who were deprived of their as a likely successor to Ngal. means of livelihood
THE TUCHWNSHIP,
Mok Wing-son's sudden departure for Kwangs is explained by the that the Tuchun intends down bis
19 office and
-fivet to iny. desirous
From Macao comes a curious tale of, the poisoning of some Chinese. It is stated that a hawker sold a quantity of meat in the streets at half-rates to several of discussing the question of the appoint- pour Chinese, who prepared it for their ment of his successor with General Luk meals. Some few have since died Wing-ting.
The hawker has been arrested, and the meat is being analysed.
It is stated that they have come to a decision in the matter and that Mok has sent a telegram to his advisers
A Chinese woman has been arrested, in Canton informing them of the result on suspicion, in connection with the death of his consultation with" "Luk. If Mok's of another woman at 84, Staunton Street retirement is conarmed, the Tuchunship It was thought, at first, that the deceased: of Canton will be given to the Kwangsi had committed suicide by cutting her lenders, either Commander Ma-chaj. or. ressel, fmmodation in the connecting Mr. ADAMSON, the Labour member for throat with a razor..
It appears, bow-Chan Ping-kwan, as General Lek has from dongkong.
secured before departure West Fife, was, perhaps, actuated by ever, that the deceased made a declara condence in their loyalty. Report bas Silk and Valuabir Cargo for Italy, France desire to see the price of coal lowered intion to the effect that the arrested woman appointed Tuchun by reason of the fact it that Chan Ping-kwan, has already been, 1081 tone now lying in Kowloon Bay in the and London (under arrangement) will be the interests of the working-classes when Harbour of Hongkong together with all
was responsible for ber death.
that he had once before filled the same: furnitures, Store equipment and appurten-ported by this Steamer proceding to
136 there. transhipped to the he asked in Parliament if the Govern-
office. Many of the other military leaders ancee now on board
on-carrying Steamer for Marseilles and ment contemplated taking off the sur
Wycliffe College, Toronto, has con-have promised to offer their support to London.
Cham. Parcels will be received at the Ofies, arm charge of six shillings per ton which was ferred the degree of Doctor of Divinity and value of all packages are required. 11 Noos the day before waiting. The contents imposed a few months back. It cannot be (uneris (aus) in absentie upon theTION OF A NEW GOVERNMENT-
Owing to strong opposition, the forma For further particulars, mailing dates, etc., denied that the present high price, parti- Rt. Rev. Bishop Shen Trai-sheng, Assist-tion of a new Government has been aba Apply to
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE « Co.,
cularly at this season of the year, must be ant Bishop of Chekiang. This honour is doned Members of Parliament are to go on with the Constitutional Convention. a hardship to people of limited means,
a recognition of the first Bishop of the The Military Government is still in Agents, P. & O. B. N. Co
whether they are members of the labour young Anglican Church in China, from power and Sham Chun-huen remains Port Box 118,
ing classes or
a College in another daughter Church of the Chief Administrative Director in of the "belpless middle
apite of the violent agitation against him. 13 Don Varie Road Central.
classes. The cost of coal, however, is the Anglican Communion,
Shum is in Canton and the report of his governed largely by the output, and
departure for Kwangsi ja untrue. The German prisoners of war interned
RECLAMATION NEAR MACAO. unless there is an assurance that this will in Japan were to have been released when be increased, there can be no prospect of the Treaty of Peace came into operation a substantial reduction in price... Bir on November 11th. Five hundred of them AUCKLAND GEDDES pointed out that the desire to remain in Japan and have asked production during the fifteen weeks
for employment. In the meantime the which have elapsed since the cost to the,
Japanese authorities are wondering consumer was increased has been sixty whether they will ever receive a refund million ton This shows an improve-of the Y.7,000,000 they have spent on these ment, but it is still about ten million tons German prisoners during the war. short of the average in normal times." In the circumstances, much as one may
Messu. KUNG YUEN,
123, Wing Lok Street, MEMES DEACON, LOOKER, DEACON
& HARSTON,
OF
1. Des Vaux Road Central,
Vendor Solicitors
or
1
to MB. GEO. P. LAMMERT, The Auctioneer.
(1469
1363
A. G. DA ROCHA,
IS THE AUCTIONEER,
Sakiyaki Torinabe, Chiri Yosenumbe Tenfura Xakimeshi
Just the season and best cooking
HOTEL CEITOSE
1st Class Hotel
No. 6, How Fang Lane,
297
A. G. DA ROCHA, -AUCTIONEER, SURVEYOR. AND GENERAL BROKEK,
Queen's Road Central, Telephone No. 182.
NAVOURED with instructions from
PALACE HOTEL. KOWLOON FA Mr., S. NOMUR
Corner of Haiphong & Hankow Roads will sell by Fablia Auction,, TO-DAY
Tel.
Tel. kádrona Palace.
• TWO. Mibutes from Ferry and Hailway
Tadon
This Hotel has just completely renovated and refurnished is now up-to-date in every respect and ander.
English Management on of the
Cuisine under personal
Proprietor.
BAR AND BILLIARDROOMS, TERMS MODERATE. Special Arrangement for Families on Application to
8107
J. H OXBERRY,
Proprietor
(THURSDAY), November 20th, 1919,
at 2,16 PM at his Sales Hoomi.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS:
Wardrobes, Dexia, Chairs; Chest of
Drawers Clarion A Tables, Bookesan, Arm- ·
chair
-Crockery-and-Glissware, Brass Ornaments, Tases, Pictures, Ice Boxes, Bedsteads, Llocks, Typewriters, Tablecloths, Hatstands and a long line of Bundries.
Tra:----Cash on Delivery Hongkong November 19th, 1918.
··441
WE HAVE
Great Varieties of næed and unused"
POSTAGE. STAMPS
Single, Bets, Packets, Bags
and
on Approval Books
FOR COLLECTORS.
GRACA & CO.,
Dealers in
Postage Stampe, Post Cards, Seeds Toys, etc., etc.
No: 10, WYNDHAM" STREET, HONGKONG.
'P.O. Box 920
WAI KEE
FLAG, AND BAILMAKER.
No. 129, Des Vaux Road Central, Top Floor, HONGKONG.
Txaro Fo. 1822.
A'serious fre occurred on the Kobe
The outbreak was subdued,
•
A message from Macao states that work on the reclamation of the Chingebow shores, near Macao, has been suddenly some work as a number of shots were suspended. The workmen refused to re red at them by some one from the Customs House gate. The Macao authori ties, on
the
WAA
on bearing of the incident, immedi“. ately sent a body of Indian troops to of a search-light at night when there stationed at the gate and ordered the use a likelihood of an attack on
work- The situation at the reclamation works and in Macso is regarded as serious. The regular forces of Macao, have been ordered to remain in Macache Macao Volunteers are to be seen on special soldiers are expected to arrive in Macao duty and several hundreds of Portuguese within the next two days,
November 19th.
THz CIVIL GOVERNORSHIP."
In regard to the Tuchun's departure for Keangai it is now stated that he has been invited by General Luk Wing-ting to discuss the question of a separate with the Peking Government: There is, at the same time, no question
sympathise with the workers, it must be Jaru at Shanghai on November 14th-who were about to leave for a change, admitted that the high prices now raling just before the vessel was due to sail
The fire was particularly difficulty to are the outcome largely of the action of
reach, its seat being apparently some the workers themselves. Strikes and nareet have restricted the output and distance, abaft the main hatch, while the placed trade in jeopardy. If the price hold was filled with the thick smoke from of coal is to go back to the pre-war level, the cargo of rice, jute, cotton, mustard the workers will have to abandon the seed, etc. practice of insisting upon higher wage however, in about an hour and a ball. and aborter hours without speeding-up
The cheap sale of rice instituted by the proddetion. There is another aspect of Tung Wah Hospital owing to the recent the question even more vital than the shortage has been stopped so as not to that Mok intends to retire from office physical comfort of the working classes; enter into competition with the Govern- and has recommended Yang Wing-tai, the
Treasurer to be his successor. that, is the prosperity of the nation, ment. It is understood that $140,000 was which is closely bound up with the coal collected by the hospital and of this about DE WU'S MOVEMENT. trade Before the war, the value of the coal 880,000 was spent in the purchase of rice. Ting Wa Mountain in Bhiubing has now Dr. Wu Ting-inng who went to the sent to foreign customers-was-approxi-A-meeting-will-be-held-shortly to decidereturned-to-Canton by the gunboat Hong mately £64,000,000 a year. Labour dis upon the disposal of the surplus. It is turbances threaten to deprive Britain of the intention of the committee, we under- this valuable source of income. Recently stand, to reserve a 'substantial balance, when the export of coal was forbidden in for future emergencies.
on.
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A BECENT CONFERENCE.
It is rumoured that, a secret conference was held by, the Tuchun, Mok Wing-son, Dr. Wu Ting-fang and Bhum Chun-buca.