NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
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UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF
CANTON, LTD..
CERTIFICATE No. 4372 for 13 old silver
Nos.14857/18 now converted into 60 Gold Shares in this Bociety standing in the name of Bev. WILLIAM ROBERTS BEACH (Deceased), late of READING, has been LOST, and if at the expiration of one month from the date hereof the soove document be not forthcoming the same will be deened cancelled and of no effect, and a Certificate for the 60 Gold Shares will besued in its stead by the Bociety,
C. MONTAGUE EDE,
General Manager.. Hongkong, May 24th, 1921.
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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 151m," 1991.
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TE have This Day admitted Ma. C. H.
What Partner in our Firm
LITTLE, ADAMS & WOOD. Hongkong, May 20th, 1931.
NOTICE.
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TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that we
have this day appointed CHARLES E. RICHARDSON our Hongkang Agent, MR. RICHARDSON will handle all matters pertaining to TS, Shipping Boan! vessels operated by FRANK. WATERHOUSE & COMPANY calling at Hongkong.
H. W. FURCHARD, Local Manager, Hongkong, May 23ni, 1981.
MEDICAL OFFICER.
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port of Chinking, China, is shortly. Falling VACANT. Enquiries should be addressed to the SECRETARY, Barrien MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, Chinkiang.
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DIOR SALE-MOTOR CARS, 2. 4,5 and 7 western, also Piano Players with Music, inne sun or hire purchase. Tracks 11, 2,2), and 3 tons, GAST, ABBASS & Co., No. S. 11, Ningpo Road. Tel. Ad. INTEALTYDE 74
FOR SALE.
District. Tennis Court, Kitchen Garden,
Apply to→
IN 90-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION THE port of MEDICAL OFFICER in the UVE-ROOMED BUNGALOW, Pok
COMPANY, LIMITED. ". NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM CALOUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
HE Steamship
THE
*NAMSANG"
having arrived from the above ports, Consignees
of Cargo by her tre hereby informed that all. Goods are being landed at their risk into the
the
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UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
Box No. 532, Care of Daily Fram Office,
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
TOTIUE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
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AMERICAN
CONFECTIONERY.
We have just
received
meeting of the Dominions. Conference next month.
We understand that Mr. Fred, Ellis'a Estate Agency his equired a site of 284,500 square fret of building land lying. between Nathan and Austin Roaths,
# In view of the greater number.pt visitors to the Western Hills, the Peking. Telephone Administration has decided to instal a branch line to Hsiangshan.
to create spheres of influence ?? in regions of Eastern Asia and of India Chins, which the British Government and the defones of their special interesta regarded as most objectionable in these regions; and the value of the policy" Great Britain's anxiety was, Treaty in this respect was well illustrated: as Viscount CRANBOUNE expressed it at during the great world war by the When we' the time,"to maintain the status quo operations of Japan's Navy. in China and to keep the whole of review these various criticisms" it becomes "China" open to the commerce and indus obvious that it will not be without trint enterprise. of the world. It was difficulty" that the various countrie
Interested will be reconciled to a renowal policy which commanded the full approval at the United States. If there is not officially stated in London that it is per of the Treaty. It has recently been semi-
the same enthusiasm for the Alliance,
fectly realises in Tokyo as well as in now either among the British or Ame: London that the Dominions have the rican peoples, it has been due sutirely fullest right to be chusidered and eón- so far as British opinion is concerned,ulted before any action is taken, and and partly, as regards American opinion, nothing whatever will be done until the to failure on Japan's part to act up to the letter and the spirit of the agreement so far as the preservation of the integrity and independence of Ching is concern ad. Originally the preservation of the integrity and independence of the ancient kingdom of Karen was included in the compact, but we have seen that kingdom small consignment of pas entirely under Japanese control and (become part and parcel of her empire, It was possible for Japan to make out very strong case for the action she took in Koren, and we believe not a
the departure from the undertaking in president of the Shanghai Medical Asso.. the Treaty was viewed with grave ciation, a new body of medical prac misgivings in official quarters as Wash-titioners which has just been organised. ington. When, however, as time went Wi saw Japan adopting very much the same procedure in China as she had followed in Korea, frequently interfering in the domestic politics of China and presenting demands, which violated the sovereignty of China, views as to the value of the Anglo-Japanese Allance" in this regard underwent marked change How far the Alliance has served to curb Japanese aggression in China is a moot point. At one time it was widely supposed in Chinn that the mere fact that the Treaty existed implied British approval of Japanese. acts of aggression in China; though it is now
recognized that this was as entirely erroneous view, and we would
Bazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of ORDINARY YEARLY MEET of the SHAREHOLDERS of the Hond-
Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown. Company, Lamited, whence, and/or from the ING of the Society will be held at its Head KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORA- wharvos, delivery may be obtained.
Office, Nos. 3 and 4, Queen's Buildings, Hong-rrow will be held at the CITY HALL, Goods not cleared by the 20th May, will be kong, on FRIDAY, MAY 27TH, 1931, at Nook, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 28th day The purpose of receiving the Report of the of May, 1991,, st Noon, for the purpose Directors together with the Statement of of considering, and if thought fit of pass Chocolates from the well-on. Account to 31st December, 1920, and of declaring ing the following resolution:- Dividends, etc,
an EXTRAORDINARY MEETING Very High-Class American single Power formally protested, though Dr. S. A. Ransom is been elected:
#abject to rent.
Alt broken, chafed; and damaged packages ars to be left in the Godowne, where they will be examined. Claims against the steamar must be presented within 10 days of arrival, otherwist they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance” will be effected by us in asy case whatever.
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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Sociaty will be CLOSED from 14th to 27th May, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
C. MONTAGUE 'EDE,
General Manager. Hongkong, May 5th, 1991,
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Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co, Lar,
General Managers. Hongkong. May 24th. 1921.
SALE BY TENDER OF HMS
"CADMUS"
DENDERS are invited for the purchase of TE
the above named Ships with Engines and Boilers and various auxiliary machinery on board.
Fall particulars of the Ship, conditions of ale, and permits to view the ship may be olitained on application to the undersigned
Forms of Tender will be issued an application to the undersigned. A deposit of $100 required before forms of Tonder can be issued.
The ressal will be on view from the 20 Mar to the 75th June, inclusive, between the hours of 10 and 4 7.x., and Tenders must reach the Commodore's Office not inter than 12 Noos,
MONDAY, 97th June.
Length over all
Tength between Perpendiculars195
Breadth. extreme...
211 ft.
23 n
8 in.
Depth in hold (Top of Keel to
Upper Deck Bears at side) 15.3
Nominal Displacement ........
1070 Tons, Propelling Machinery: Vertical Inverted
Triple expansion (Twin of 1,400 1.H.P.). Cylinders-High, Two of 11"
Low. Two of 201"
Intermediate. Two of 18"
Stroke 2'0' Boilers-Niclausse Water Tube, 4 No
H: G. LOWE. Naval Store Officer.
Hongkong. May 19th 1921.
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REPULSE BAY HOTEL
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THE Management beg to announce tlist the THE
WEST WING EXTENSION and the NEW GARAGE will be completed during the mouth of June, 1921.
The Management having received numerou applications for monthly quotations from local residents who are not owner of private care. have decided to allocate limited number of
BRITISH TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
ORDINARY YEARLY MEET- ING of the Company will be held at its Head Office Nos, 3 and 4, Queen's Buildinga, Hong kong, on FRIDAY, MAY 27TH, 1911, at 11.30 PM for the purpose of receiving the Beport of the Directora together with the Statements of Account to 81: Preember, 1920, and of declaring Dividends, ate.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 14th May to th May, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Boned,
C. MONTAGUE EDE, General Manager.." Hongkong, May 5th, 1991.
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THE CHINA 'FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS."
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the BEND ORDINARY YEARLY MEET ING of the Company will be held at its Head Office, No, 3 and 4, Queen' Buildings, Hong kang, on FRIDAY, MAY 27TH, 1921, 12,45
.., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with this Statements of Account to 31st December, • 1920, | and of declaring Dividends, etc.
The TRANSFER BOOKS, of the Company will be CLOSED. From 14th May to 27th May, both days inclusive."
By Onler of the Bound,
C. MONTAGUE EDE,“ General Manager. Hongkong, May 5th, 1921.
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PEAK TRAMWAYS COMPANY, LTD.
NANNUAL ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS of the above Company will be bold at the Bosakon Horz, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 318T May, 1921, at Noox, for the purpose of receivi ing the Report of the Directors together with Statement of Accounts for the year ending 30th
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
rooms for this purpose, and now beg to announce. April 1991.
The following inclusive rates:-
double
Two (2) person occupying one
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company oom will private bath, covering attendance, will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 25th meals (which may be taken either at the day of May, to TUISDAY, the 1st day of May, Repulse Bay Hotel or at the Hongkong Botel 1921, both days inclusive,
Main Dining Room), and transportation, Kom one trip in and out each day during specified hours (excluding Sundays and Public Holi- days) $500 per month for two persons.
Four (4) persons occupying two double rooms with private baths, covering attend ance, meals (which may be taken either at the Repulse Bay Hotel or at the Hongkong Hotel Main Dining Room) and, transportation, Le.. one trip in and out each day during specified hours (excluding Sondays and Public Holi- days) $450
month for two persons per fe The difference in rates above
explained as follows:- The rate of 8300 is for two persons is one car, and the second Fquotation of $450' covers cases where fouT. "persons are prepared to aluce one car for
transportation,
No extra charge to residents will be made in connection with the regular Tes and Dinner Dancata Entertainments beid, at the HEYULSE BAY HOTEL.
Monthly rewilents will also be entitlal to the fe use of the individual Lathing tenta on the bencla
For further information apply in writing to
the undersigned.
ONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD,
J. H. TAGGART,
1969
TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS.
ALL preliminary notices of forthcoming meetings, lectures and entertainment, seat for insertion in the news solams of the Hongkong Daily Prem, are charged for at the rate of $1 each, (an hounced in May and June of last year).
7) providing that they do not occapy lines. In fature if thin space in how will
-PEAK: TEAMWAYS COMPANY, LTD,
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers. Hongkong May 21st, 1921.
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ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL.
MONDAY,
MAY 30TH, AT 9,15 M
ORGAN RECITAL
Vocalist:
M BOWES-SMITH,
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SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE 21, PRAYA EAST, HONGKONG.
FOR the use of all Men of the Mercantile
31arine and H.31. Navy. Reading and Writing Rooms, Billiard Boom, Offer Room C.P.O.' Room Restaurant, Concert Hall, Church,
Private Cabiz and beds in Dormitorie
Launch Dayspring for
1.That the Directors of the HONGKONG AND · SHANGHAI“ BANKING. CORPORA- TION be and they are hereby re- quested and authorised by and on
behalf of the shareholders of the known Company to take the steps neces- sary for the introduction of an Ordinance into the Legislative
Council of the Colony of Hongkong and for the enactment of the same
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The rainfall for twenty-four hours to.. p.m.. yesterday, was 4.8 inches. The rainfall since January 1st has beers just the average for the period. over 33 inches which is to inches 'above
Dr. J. H. Sanders, superintendent of the Matilda Hospital on the Peik. is leaving for Home by, the Empress of Russia to-morrow, on argent private- business, and will be returning in the autumn.
Despite the rain. last night, there was a fairly large audiencs al the Theatre Royal to greek M. Mischa Elman, the renowned violinist, whose magnificent performance was received with the utmost enthusiasm.
It is stated that the Government of Portugal at Lisbon has vetoed the great harbour improvement scheme for Micno and has requested the Macao Government to remit to Lisbon the nine million banks for defraying the
A. S. WATSON & fain believe that British influence bas dollars which are deposited in Hongkong.
by the Governor of Hongkong with Brothers, „Chicago. the advice and consent of the Legisla tive Council thereof to affect the amendments necessary to the Ordi- asaces under which the Company is incorporated and carrying on, busi- ness so as to allow of the capital of the Company being from time to time increased from 20 millions of dollars the present authorised capi- tal of the Company to 50 millions of dollars, 20 2-That the Capital of the HonGIONG
AND SHANGHAL BANKING COEFORA TION be forthwith increased from $15,000,000 to $20,000,000 by the creation of 40,000 New Shares of $193 -each to be issued at the price- of £70 on the terms after mentioned. Shareholders on the Eastern Begla ters to pay for their allotments" at the rate of exchange for the Com pany's demand Bills on London on the day on which the, instalments
are due.
a-That the said New Shares be in the
first instance, in such manner as the Directors shall prescribe for that purpose, offered to shareholders in the proportion of one New Share for every three shares of which on the 28th day of May, 1921, ́Share- holders shall respectively be the registered Holders, and that any Now Shares not accepted by Share- holders within the time limited by the Directors for that purpose disposed" of "and allotted by the Directora in such manner and at such price as in their discretion they shall think best in the interests of the Company,
That the payment of the sum of £70 per share for each of the said
New Shares be made as follows,
1st instalment of £35 on the 1st
day of July, 1921. 2nd, and final instalment of £35 on
CO., LTD.
HONGKONG OFFION: 104, Das Vœux RD., C. LONDON OFFICE: 181, Flam Sr, E.0.
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, MAY 25th, 1941.
THE ANGLO-JAPANESE, ALLIANCE.
had much to do with the recent change j.in Japanese policy in China.
scheme.
Cost
of the
MYnurin the Chairman of the Far Eastern Republic's Mission to China, was suddenly taken ill, recently, in Tien- tain while on his way back to Peking from Peitaiho. He is now being treated: in the Rockfeller Medical Hospital. however, take some time before he will Though his lineas is not serious, it will: entirely recover:
The interests of America in the quer- tion of the renewal of the Alliance centre largely in its efficacy as a means of pre serving the open door and equal oppor- tunities for the trade and commerce of the world in China, but beyond that there has arisen in connection with the various points of difference, which have created some amount of tension between America and Japan, the question as to whether the Treaty does or does not commit Great Britain to wage war on the side of Japan in the event of hostilities between Japan and America It is understood that certain diplomatic Notes exist in the archives of the three Governments making it clear that in fifteen and a half pesos we're collected such an event Britain is under no such abligation, but it has by no means been made clear to the American public, as several recent books and newspaper dis- cussions on the
Pacific Problem "
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The construction of the Chuchow-Cha- ping suction of the Canton-Hankow rail- way was begun on May 1st, as the result, January last to set aside a portion of of the decision of the Government in
the revenues of the Peking-Hankow, and other railways for that purpose. The used for other and more pressing pur delay was caused by these revenues being poses.
We read in a contemporary that over
during the first three months of this all sources in the Philippine Islands. by the Bureau of Internal Reverse from We should like to learn what staff of revenue officers the Philippine flovern-
ment maintain and what it actually cost. to collect aver fifteen and # half pesos in three months,
Peking.
Tux opinion has recently been expressed by one of the leading Tokyo papers that there are so many arguments, both positive and negative. for the renewal of the Anglo-Japanese Treaty that "it will plainly show. probably be renewed without much The British self-governing coloniesA Moscow wireless reports that in view dificulty." This, however, is to ignore view the question of n renewal of the of the importance of opening trade with the 1st day of October, 1921," certain very serious difficulties and Treaty largely from the standpoint of China, the Soviet Government has decid- That the Directors issue to Share obstacles which have been ventilated in the naval defence of the Empire. MrPeking as the representative of Soviet ed to detail the famous Litvinoff to holders, holding shares less than or not a multiple of three,a fractional the past two years in a form which does Huones, the Australian Prime Minister, Russia, in order to settle the Russo certificate in respect of each share not admit of thêm being so easily dis within the past week has again publicly Chinese trade question. Mr. Pumpian- less than three or in exces of missed. The Tokyo paper remarks that stated that the interests of Austenha sky may be appointed to carry out pre multiple of three and silos one New
liminary negotiations with the Peking Share to every person who shall the arguments of the peoples of the self lie in a renewal of the Treaty. Yet, he Government, until Mr. Litvinoff'a arrival produce three such Fractional Cer governing British Dominions and the said, that Treaty is anathema to America, tificates on or before the 1st day of Americans have changed from time to time because the Japanes July, 1921, and pay the first instal-
want the right of
A Harbin message, in the vernacular ment in respect thereof.
and "there is no knowing what conclusion entry and the right to hold land in the press says: Chinese military officers at a-That after payment of the first they may arrive at in the end." As for the United States: There is no disguising | Hailar.
seized about 8330,000 from instalment, and pending payment of the remaining instalment, Scrip Japanese and British Governments, they the fact that the Treaty is unpopular Hemenoff sources which were reported to Certificates in such form as the seem, the paper says, to be resolved to also with the people of Australia intended for the purchase of Japanese firearms for the Ungern rabble, in Outer Directors may determine Es fined uthtain the Allianco subject to some for much the same reasons. “I want the Mongolia, Asia consequence the in respect of such New Sharen entitling the holders on payment of modification. So far as diplomatic Japanese to understand clearly." the Semenoff party is reported to have on- the remaining instalment, and sub-precedents go, it is usual for an Alliance Australian Premier said, “that the services of Japanese to escort firearms and military fonds along the ject to such other terms. As to
ence formed to be continued indefinitely Australians are anxious to remain in Chinese Eastern Railway stations. Peking approval, date for lodging scrip car-
has been asked for las instructions as tiäcates and otherwise as the Direc except in very special circumstances. peace and friendship with Japan. If the to How to deal with this situation, tors may prescribe, to be registered Because it has ceased to be necessary, Japanese complain of any Act of ours, it is Bs the owners of the shares respect need not be necessarily cancelled. An unreasonable, for no foreigner is allowed tively represented by such "Srip Certiäcates.
unnecessary alliance need only be left to hold land in Japan. They do not 7.—That interest at the rats of 6 per anutifised." The ancient British Treaty recognise naturalisation as denationalis
cent, per sanum be allowed out of of Alliance with Portugal is quoted as ing any Japanese. Yet these are the the profite of the Company on in- stalments paid in advance of the an example of this.
main grounds of differences of opinion dates when the same become due, it is perfectly true that public opinion between the United States and Japan, and that registered holders of Berip has changed on the question not only but these matters are capable of adjust Certificates for New Shares be entitled in respect of such New in the self-governing British Colonies ment by peace-loving nations. It is the Shares to participate in future and in America, but in British, cirees in the bounden duty of Australia to use dividends on an equality with the Chins and indeed among people at home every means at her disposal to effect such old shares, in proportion to the instalments paid up,and from due who are interested in the Eastern
It is reposted, says our Canton contem- dates for payment of same Question. It is a change from approval newal of the Anglo-Japanese Treaty in porary, that when the American gunboat a-That interest at the rate of 8 per disapproval which cannot be dismissed form, agreeable to the United States week, the Captain discovered some Chi- Pampanga went up the West River last centum per annum be charged on each - instalment - not punctually fickle, for the reasons are substantial Canada's attitude is
same. Deze registered steamers flying the paid, and be paid with each such and must be weighed in the discussions India, according to the principal dele- American flag. The Captain of the Pam- Instalment, which are taking place in official quarters gate of the Indian Empire to the range ordered the American flags to be 9.---Thai alí móneys received from pre- kat
taken down and reported the matter to mium on the said Now Bhares be on the subject of the renowat of the Imperial Conference, objects to the Treaty the United States Cansaiste in Canton added to the Sterling Reserve Fund. Treaty. The original purpose of the so long as it provides for Japanese Acting Consul General Mr. Ernest B For The HosɑONG & HANGHAI- Alliance was to check encroachments on assisting to maintain order in India, But Price reported the matter to the Commis
BANKING CORPORATION......
the integrity and independence of China, it does not exactly provide for that. Its pioner of Customs at Shamahin and asked that the offenders be severely punished in AG. STEPHEN
to defeat the tendency which was at that object is the maintenance of the terri nccordance with law. He also notified tune manifesting itself among the Powers toris rights of the two Powers in the the officials in Canton regarding the esse
Chief Magager
April 13th 1021
& modus vivendi us will secure the re-
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recently received information from Rus
The Consular Corps at Vindivostock
sian citizens, that a number of paraqua Arrested in connection with a recent and their bodies thrown into the sen, alfray had been killed by the militiamen and those under arrest are subjected to the local Government to have the guilty torture. The Consular Corpe requested militiamen punished, and they also asked permission to inspect the prison.
The President of the Council of Directors protested against these demande as trespassing on the sovereignty of Russia.
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