NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
WANTED TO PURCHASE.
LARGE HOUSE with plenty of ground on the Peak, upper or mille levels. Apply-
Care of "Daily Perkal' Offon,
TO LET
410
INTIMATIONS
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
PROBATE JURISDICTION
fo the do dan JEAN BAPTISTE MARIE JOSE I MILLET late of N 75, Bulevard Longebahrp, Marseilles in the Republic of France, Shipping Agent, deceasedl
OUR ROOM FURNISHED FLAT at TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
Poak for March-with Servante.
FOUR
Apply
I.Y.Zm Care of "Daily Prem" Office.
417
TO LET FURNISHED, -ROOMED HOUSE at Barker Road, Magazine Cap, with Large Garden and Coment Tennis Court, for 8 months from April 1st, 1920.
For particulare apply to:-
Box 134, Care of "Daily Prom" Odios.
G.
نستنت
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418
WAR DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS. CEALED TENDERS will be received at
Court has, by virtue of Section 58 of Ordinance 1897 No * of 1807, made at Ordar limiting the time for Creditors and others to send in their claime against, alm above Estate to the 25th day of February, 1990.
All Creditors and others are accordingly hereby required to send their claims to the Undersigned on or before that dates Datest the 8th of February, 1920.
JOHNSON, STOKEN & MÄSTŘE,
Solicitor for the Administrator, Prince's Buildings,
Ice House Stresi, Hangkang.
HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE CO., LTD.
380
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the ORDINARY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHARE- HOLDERS in this Company will be held at
NESDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH, 1920, at Noon,
AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
BY APPOINTMENT, HUGHRS AND HOUGH,
AUCTIONEERS TO Tax Görkämmen
ADMIRALITE
General
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH,
INTIMATION
GIN.
We are agents for and hold
Auctioneers,
Share, Coal and General stocks of the following well-known
Produce Brokers
The Undersigned have received instruc Lions to bell by Public Auction,
(For Account of the Concerned), On TUESDAY,"
FebrMary 17th, 1990, 45 2.50 232, as their Sales Booms, No & Des Vaux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNITURE, BRASS AND BRABE- MOUNTED BEDSTEADS, TEAK- WOOD TWIN BEDSTEADS, CARPETE, E, s, Comprising:-
Headquarters Offices, Victoria Barracks the HoxoxONG HOTEL, Hongkong, on WED-Upholstered Suite, Bedroom Furniture com
Hongkong, until 12 o'clock Noor on the for a period of twelve months from April 1st, dates stated. for the undermentioned crices
Forage & Indian Supplies, February
26th, 1920.
1990
27th, 1020.
Mest & General Supplica "A", February General Supplice "B", March 1st, 1930... Barrack services, March sad, 1920. Transport Services, March 4th, 1990. Hospital Supplies, March 6th, 1920. Fuel & Washing, March 8th, 1920. Tender Forma and any necessary infor- mation may be obtained at the above Office between the hours of 10 and 1 F.. daily...
Tenders will not be entertained unless accompanied by a deposit of $100 a guarantee of good faith.
The right to reject the lowest or any tender is reserved.
Hongkong, February 14th, 1920.
PUBLIO AUCTION.
41
Cheaterfeld Sofur, Am-chaing*** (new), Foldire Card and Occasional Tables, One for the purpose of receiving the Report of Prising Teakwood Twin Bedstande, large and Accounts for the year ending December 31st, boards, Dinner Waggons, Extension Din- the Directors together with a Statement of all Wardrobes, Dressing Tables, sed Chairs, Washstands, &o, ffumed Teakwood), Side The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company Lng Tables and Chairs do. Dinner Ber- will be CLOSED from February 11th, tocs Crockery, and Glass Ware, Cooking February 31st, (both days inclusive), during Electry-Plated Ware.
Stoves, Cutlery e, Bath Room Utensile, which period no Transfer of Shares can be Begistered.
1919.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & BON,
General Managers. Hongkong, Febuary Savi; 1920.
LRS).
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NOTICE ORDINARY YEARLY MOET. ING of the SHAREHOLDERS tis Corporation will be held at the UITY HALL Hongkong on SATURDAY, the 28th day of FEBRUARY 1920, at Noor, for the purpose of receiving the Esport of the Court of Directors together" with a statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December,
1919.
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Corporation will be CLOSED from MONDAY, February 16th, to Baturday, February 28th, 1990 (both daya inclusive), during which
abares сад registered.
PARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS of period no transfer of
the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on MONDAY, the 23rd day of FEBUARY, 1920, at 3 r., at the Offices
at
the Public Works Department, by Order of His EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, of One Lot of CROWN LAND at Shaukiwan Bond, in the Cology of Hongkong, for
a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at & Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor. of HIS MAJESTY THE KING, for one further term of 76 year.
C
PARTICULARS. OF THE LOT.
Boundary Measuremeāla.
L
foot fees.
fast.
+
As per male plan.
Dontente
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square_few*
Ampaal en
Uplet Price.
1420
NAVY CONTRACTS 190-1991.
BALED TENDERS, in duplicate, for the supply of the undermentioned Stores
for BM Naval Service at Hongkong during
the period APRIL 17, 1990 to MARCH 31ST,
By Order of the Court of Directors, N. J. STABB,
Chiat Manager.
Hongkong, February 10th, 1920.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL
[300
ba
TE haye REMOVED our Office to No.
Electric Reading Lamps Blackwood- and Teakwood Screens, & quantity of Blackwood Furniture, Blackwood Fire Screens, Side Tables, Chairs, Cabinets, Pictures; ding
Atao
Two Pianos, One
die dr
Fall Particulars from Catalogue) Trust
HUGHES & ROUGH, Auctioneers
PONIES 1. PONIES PONIES I
PUBLIC ROUP.
The Undersigned have received instras tions to sell by Fuble Roap
Un WEDNESDAY, February 18th, 1990; at 3 r., at the Fountain, opposite the City Hal A targe
number of well-known Race Ponies,
(Full Particulars from Catalogue). Terms: -Ozah
HUGHES & HOUGE,
Auctioneer.
WE REM VOD CENTRAL First tions to sell by Public Auction,
Floor. Entrance is from Ico House Street. KUHARA TRADING CO., LTD.
(KEHAR SHO KAKA, LTD) Hongkong, February 9th, 1990 388
WANTED.
LINGLISH NTURSE or "NURSERY BERNESS for Girl of t for Singapore
400
Gins:
BURNETTS
OLD TOM.
BURNETTS
DRY.
GILBEY'S
OLD TOM.
GILBEY'S
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now desires that he should"enter_spon The following Board of Arbitrators bus negotiations with Japan, it would suffici been appointed to determine the amount ently explain the indisposition," which of compensation to be paid in respect of akes him press for the President's the resumption of Lot Nos. 2300 and $W1, Acceptance of bis resignation. But one of Survey District IV. -Mr. A. H. Hollings. the Reace Delegates is reported to be worth (chairman); Mr. E. W. Hamilton counselling the Government to decapt (nominated by H.E the Governor), and Japan'e invitation to negotiate. This is Mr. A. Chapman (nominated he tha Dr. Koo, the Minister to Washington, chairman on behalf of the owner)." who was largely responsible for the pre-
The plays of Lord Duasatiy" The Gods" santation of China's case to the Con- of the Mountain and The Tents of the ference, and who still remains in Paris. Arabs" will be given by the students This is so unexpected a change of front of the Hongkong University Union at the that the report is accepted with reserve. Theatre Royal on Wednesday next, at 3.30 Until it is confirmed we cup at least p.. Children will be admitted at hali regard its publication as a straw showing price, and special tickets are obtainable which way the wind is blowing in the from the Registrar of the University at capital. The purport of the counsel allegt for students of the Local Schools ed to have been given to the Govern-
Mr. H. T. S. Green, President and.. ment by Dr. Koo
is so vaguely General Manager of the International stated that it conveys little informa Banking Corporation of New York, who tion that is new but
the interis making a tour of the Corporation's pretation ive place. upon it is that Dr. Koo suggests that the result of the negotiations would prove to the world the sincerity or otherwise of the pledges given to the Peace Conference by Japan
At all events Dr. Kou would appear to
anticipate that China by these negotia tions must. gain her object. Another indication that negotiations will she "entered upon is contained in a report
branches in the Far East, is at prosent in Hongkong. Mr. Green is an old Hong- kong boy. His gained his early banking experience in the Hongkong and Shang- hai Baak," and subsequently became the
Bank's agent in New York. Mr. Green's.
father was Superintendent. Engineer and Surveyor of the P & O. Company in its
factory days in Hongkong.
1
that the Government has instructed the 4uotice to marines he been issued by Military Governor. of Shantung to the Harbour Master at Carton that a organise a special police force to undes
cy marking the rock in Back Hench, take the services now being nerformed y
con Harbour, has been permanently apanese troops in Shantung . And. catablished. The rock, marked by the inally, we save a report that it is buoy, will be known as the Sha Chung anderstood that certain high Chinese Rock. It is situated off Messrs Jardine, officials are mediating informally and Matheson & Co.'s new property (lato unofficially, between the Governments of Hamburg-American Line property) in the China and Japan." We interpret this Back Reach of Canton Harbour. report as, meaning that the Japanese reek extends for 100 feet up and down Government is being unofficially ap river, parallel to the bund walk; and bas proached for certain information and an extreme width of 30 feet. assurances which will enable the Chinese Government to accept Japan's invitation without losing face."
The
Whether these FAR EASTERN CABLE
NEWS.
A. S. WATSON & CO., activities are inspired by motives of the
WINE AND
LIMITED
MENTRE SPRIT MERCHANTS.
Tzú
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The Undersigned have received instruc- HONGKONG OFFICE: 10A, Das Vaux ROAD, C,
LONDON OPTICE: 181, Tar Seater, E.C.
"'
(For Account of the Concerned)
ON THURSDAY, February 19th, 1920, at 10.30 ... at No. 10, Knutsford Terrace, Top Flat,
THE
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
therein contained,
Comprising V
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, FEHEVÄRT 16TH, 1890.
CHINA AND KIAOCHOW.
highest patriotism on the part of the Chin- ese engaged in them, we cannot pretend to
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT,
MORPHIA IN PEKING.
know, but when we find influential Chinese credited with auggesting at the PUBLIC BURNING OF OPIUM AND present time that a new Japanese Loan should be obtained for the Kinochao Teinan railway, on conditions which would manifestly give the control of the line to Japan in any event, we may well suspect the source of the inspiration.
One case of cerebrospinal" fever was reported in the Colony on Friday.
We regret to learn that the Hon. Mr. John Johnstone is laid up with influenza. Mr. A. G. Coppin has been appointed a Visiting Justice to the Fo Leung Kak.
Exchange on Saturday fell to Sa., 714, op demand. That represents a drop of. 7d. in three or four days **
Apply stating age and experience to-
Fumer Teak woon Hallstand and Dining It was incidentally remarked in our Bai 409,
Room Furniture, Morco Testher-covered Care of "Daily PressTM Qiloë
Chesterfield Sofa and Arm-chairs, Pictures, leading article on Saturday that the The Hongkong and China Mining Co. Ornaments, and Sundry Blackwood Farni-Chinese Government is apparently pre has been granted a licence to trade under ters, large and small Teakwood Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Dressing Tables de Bed md paring, after all, to enter into negotia the Non-Ferrous Metal Industry Ordi Table Lines, Cutlery and Plated Ware tions with Japan for the return of Kiaonance, inchading large Dinner Service.complete; New Aluminium Cooking Utensils, Bath Boom Utensils,
TO LET.
OFFICE premises, Queen's Bond Central.
Apply
"A.B.2." Care of "Daily PreTM Office
ro" LET.
19ill be received by the COMMODORE A GODOWN at Yaumati
H. Naval Yard, until Noox on MONDAY, Manou kar, 1020
Fresh Bert and Vegetables.
Frozen Mant".
Beft-Bread.
Biscuits.
Rice Sugar.
Farms of Tender and any necessary infor- “mation may be obtained on application to
the VICTUALLING STORE OFFICER, HLM. Naval Depoty Kowloon.
The right to reject the lowest or any tender is reserveð“
H.M. NAVAL DEPOT,
KOWLOON. Kowloon, February 12th, 1930
A. G. DA ROCHA, IS THE AUCTIONEER
405
PALACE HOTEL, KOWLOON Corner of Haiphong & Hankow Roads
Tal. K. L.
Tel Addrome: Palace,"
TWO Minutes from Ferry and Railway completely renovated and refurnished now up-to-date in every respect and under English Management.
Cuisine under personal supervision of the
"Proprietor.
BAR AND BILLIARD KOONS" TERMS MODERATE.
Bpecial. Arrangemen
Application to-.
for Families on
J. H. OXBERRY,
Proprietor.
Apply to-
V
THE HONGKONG LAND RECLAMA- TION CO., LTD.
TO LET.
1307
4ROOMED FLAT, top of Prince's Build- ing, Fully Furnished, from April lat, tọ October 31st, 1920.
For full particulars apply to-
GILMAN & CO., LTD..
TO LET.
«SHOP in Nathan Road, Kowloon.
Apply to
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
CO., LTD. Alexandra Buildings
FOR SALE
HOUSE. Known
55
Bioton"
A FIVE-ROOMED BEMI-DETACHED Plantation Road, No. 137, I. Peak area. 11,000 square feet with Tennis Court area. about-43,000 square feet.
Apply
JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER,
Solicitors Prince's Building-
decis
&cm AAO
Pot Plants, Electric Fittings Singer's Bawing Machine, and one Large Hall Clock.
(Full Particulars from Catalogue). Terma: Odah, w
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
The Undersigned hare rebelved Fions to sell by Public Auction,
chow. From the first it has been obvious that negotiations of some kind must täke
PERING, February 15th. Yesterday, at the Temple of Agriculture, opium and morphia acized in transporta tion, valued at $160,000, was publicly burned
"The President was represented by Gen eral Yuan Nai-kwapi."
The President has donated 82,000 to the. International Anti-Opium Association and the Premier a thousand, and the mem bers of the Cabinet, also, are contributing generously.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] KOREANS ATTACK THE JAPANESE.
WASHINGTON, February 9th.
It is officially reported that 2,000 Koreans, armed principally with equip ment furnished by Bolsheviks, entered Mr. O. M. Bain's name has been added Northern Korea from Kirin at night-time to the list of those nominated for the and attacked a Japanese post, killing 300 forthcoming elections for seats in the and putting the remaining 400 to rout. Shanghai Municipal Council
The full Trade Returns for the Fourth Quarter of 1819 have been compiled by the Statistical Branch of the Imports and Exports office and are now published.
place unless China is prepared to assert ber claims by military force, which, of course, she would be quite upable to do with any chance of success. Some inter- cating information throwing a little light on the present attitude of the Chinese Government in reference to this question will be found in our news columns to-day hawker's house in the New Territo instrue-What our Peking Correspondent, a week rics, was entered by four armed men or or two ago, called "the more practical Fanuary 13th and clothing, money and minded people in Government circles" jewellery to the extent of 8289 were have realised that there must be negotia stolen. tions, no matter how unpopular the pro-
(For Account of the Concernca), On TUESDAY,
February 17th, 1920, commencing at 2.30 PM. at the Sales Booms, No. 8, De Your Rosi, Corner of Ios House Street, A Few Pairs of Turkish Towels, Bath Towels, Bath Sheets Hemstitched and Plain Double Bed Sheets, Battenberg Bedspreads and Table Covers, Crochet and Drawnwork Doilies.
AND
Two Bellow Valises, Buit Cases,
&c
bio.
&c. (Full Particulars from Catalogue). THEN-Ch.
* HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
The Undersigned have received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction;
THE VICE-CHANCELLORSHIP OF HONGKONG UNIVERSITY.
SIR DENISON ROSS DECLINES THE OFFER.
A Router's message, sent from Londan on the 9th, inst. and received by un yesterday afternoon, states that Sir Denz..
ceeding may be, and it looks very much as It is notified in the Gazette that the on. Rose has informed Renter's Agenom
if the majority of the Government has Rhenish Mission Chapel,
situate in
now come to that conclusion, in spite of Bonham Road, has been added to the list the decision of the 'Cabinet, a few weeks of places licensed for the solemnization
go, not to accept Japan's invitation to of marriages.
enter into negotiations. We have not]
that he has definitely rejected the offer of the Vice-Chancellorship of the Hong kong University,
BIG FIRE AT YAUMATI,
ARRACK GODOWN BURNT.
A fire, which had not been extinguished at the time of going to Press, broke out
Mr. E. W. Hamilton has been appoint" heard, however, that any formal reply to ed to act as Assistant District Officer, that effect was given to Japan. That Mr Now Territories, and to be a Magistrate Ly TSENG-HSIANG, who was Head of the and to ho'd a Small Debts Court in the Delegation to the Paris Peace Conference,
New Territories. persists in his intention to retire into private life is, in itself, significant. His "indisposition" will be generally inter- preted as being more diplomatic than physical. When the Peace delegates pass ed through Hongkong on their way to Peking, Mr. C. T. WANG, perhaps the
HE. the Governor haa, accepted with most eloquent of them, made speeches, both here and in Canton, which amount regret the resignation by Mr. J. H. W. ed to an incitement to his compatriots to Armstrong of his Commission in the Removed to Sale Room for Convenience support to their utmost the attitude Hongkong Defence Corps, with effect fortunately the godown stands in a moto which the Government, through the from February 9th, 1920-His-Excellenes or less isolated position, else the damagu Two Sewing machines, Cabinet Gramophone Delegates, had taken up in regard to the desires to place on record his appreciation might have been enormous, As it i
(For Ascount of the Concerned), | On WEDNESDAY,Į February 18th, 1920, at 10.30 1., at their Sales Rooms, No.8, Des Vœux Bond;" Corner of Ice House Street,
FURNITURE
SUNDRY HOUSEHOLD
of Sale.
It is notified in the Gazette that in in a godown at Yaumati at noon yester formation has been received from H.B.M. day. In the godown, which is situated Minister at Tokyo to the effect that the gear the Ferry, were stored over 50,000 tegulations, governing the fumigation of cases of arrack, "belonging to a Japanese, ships clearing from Hongkong for Tsing and how the conflagration originated in not known. By the time the Fire Brigade tall bave been cancelled.
arrived on the scene the flames had got a firm hold on the building and in spite of al endeavours the whole godown was enveloped in fames in a short while.
Arso
and Two Pisnou.
TEENS Ch.
1387
"HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctionsern.
matter at the Conference. Presumably of the valuable services rendered by the loss is estimated at over $150,000. I Mr. Lu, his chief, was in full sympathy Major Armstrong white commanding the was not known last night whether any 197 with this counsel, and if the Government Artillery Company during the war.
lives were lost.