P. & O. BANKING CORPORATION, LTD.
(INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND, >1980.)
with which is affiliated
THE. ALLAHABAD BANK, LTD
AUTHORISED CAPITAL
SUBSCRIBED AND PAID UP
RESERVE FUND
Board of Directors:
£5.000.000:
£2,694160. £90,000,
The Rt. Hon. Lond Inchcare, G.C.M.G., KUS.I., K.C.I.EJ(Chairman). H&ffon. the Earl of SELBORNE, KG.,G.C.M.G.)
Sir PanCK ELEY, Bart
Sir MONTAGU CORNISH TURXEL.
FRANCIS ALEXANDER "Johnston, Esq; ALEXANDRE KEE WRIGHT, Esq. WALTEN OSBORN GRASHBROOK, Eng. The Hon. ALEXANDER SHAW, M.P. JAMES MACKENZIE, Eq. (Managing Director). M. M. S. GURDAY, Esq., CSI, CIE. (General Manager).
She DonCAN CARMICHARL. “
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Eastern Branches:
Bombay, Calcutta, Karachi, Madres, Colombo, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai
:
The Corporation undertakes General Banking and Exchange Business of byery description and in addition to its Branches has Agencies all over the world.
C. CHAMPKIN 11, Des Voeux Road, Central, Hongkong.
SOUTH MANCHURIA
Manager.
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SCOTTISH LETTER. SCOTLAND STANDS BY THE COALITION.
YESCOUNT NOVAR AY RECENTARY
FISH
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDANT.]
EDINBURGH, October 25th At the moment of writing the guners
LÀ FAMOUS BON LÝ TÀI K
The death of Mr. James Hope Stewart Graham, which took place at Glenvohr, Waterbeok, Dumfriesshire, recalls the fact that he was one of the foremost players in the early days of Rugby football. Hin was An old Edinburgh Academy boyy was school captain of the football team, and afterwards of the Académicals. It was in 1978 that Mr. Gralism "first played
and
for six years in succession he played England and four times against There were no matches with halos
arly days. From the time he left school until retired
from active service he
political situation in Scotland is much themi, Seated us one of Scotland's finest
Ho was a
great dribbler and tackler, and a great leader of forwards, at a
e when forward. play
-important time The Scottish Football Union, recognising his abilities, made him captain of the interna tional team, and later elected him to the
of the Union. office of president
position ho ocupied in season: 18884 Ho was an all-round sportsman and athlete. A polo sadlter of no mean excellence he was in his younger days, and he was also a good cricketer.
same as it is in England. This should bo noted, however, that the feeling in the North in favour of n continuance of the Coalition is much stronger than it seems to the South Our Conservatives, be in the Unionista, and National Liberals who have hitherto
"boen.
en working
in association are unanimously giving this adyleo-Hold to gother, a and let nothing be said or done on any side that may create difficulties. The Carlton Club decision has not moved them from their conviction that at any rate so far as Beotland is concerned there, must be a
Of the lace,
large body co-operation continuance of of moderate opinion is to get a making itself an effective factor in Govern At present between, aixty and seventy Coalition Unionist and Coalition Liberal candidates have been selected by agreement between the two sides, the Li-resi berals being in a small
majority NEW SECRITARY FOR SCOTLAND. “
трень
À STORY-TELLING COMPETITION.
city's
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Some time ago the Marquis of Aberdeca ex-Lord and Tamair and Sir James Taggart Provost of Aberdeen, had a story telling competition at the Rotary Club; and James BALPRONG LINW-Ballings approximately weange for pamongers and cargo
of a vote of the members, Sir Taggart was awarded the palm as the best reconteur. His lordship challenged the decision, another contest line just been held, Viscount Novar, formerly Governor and this time he has been mercessful in the Championship of Aberdeen RAILWAY General of Australia, and better known from die James. The protagonists were Leith Burghs, is the Scotland Secretary stories and their manner of delivery, Lord in the new Governinent. The first feeling.
Aberdeen's collection was one of nice,| BANSHON" evoked by the announcement was surprise,
polished stones, Sir James' were stones followed by satisfaction. Lord Nover was
while
But it W38 TO- out of touch with domestic during rough from the quarry.
marked Sir Jacies' stories were "ail point." he
spent in
Lord Aberdeen won
won the toes, and his first SOUTH MANCHURIA AND CHOSEN, the seven years
since his return home he has taken story concerned two brothers who were concern with party affairs, though it has been generally understood that he found informed that an aunt in the country wished with his one of them to spend a holiday with her. himself out of sympathy
Dick arrived at the farm, and was naked by political associates his relative how he, and not Tom, had come. former Lirkcaldy,
aldy, be has an in- imate knowledge of local Government. He explained that the matter had been
Battled by the expedient of tossing. AB was shown during some contro-
enquired his aunt."No," has you won versies, on the land-question, he
MI An effective
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HOSHIGAURA. Finest Seaside Summer Holiday Resort in North China. Five miles
from Dairan, but connected with the city by special motor and carriage road and electri tramway. Yamato Hotel (33 rooms) and 13 furnished bungalows in charming clif garden. Bathing Boating, Fishing, Golf, Tennis, Billiards, Orchestra twice a wosk Capital place for children, OGONDAL Most beautiful and select Seaside Resort in the Far East. Two miles from Port
Arthur. Formerer the Summer Resort of the high Russian officers and officials. Yamato views of his owa on that subject, but what replied the boy anciety". story was given Hotel and 10 villas and bungakes, mostly with detached servante quarters. Excellent is of more immediate concern is his life-long by his Lordshipe. Kensal Green," on the
promotion of forestry, chering Walks and Drives. Abandant Pionicing Facilities. Orchestra twice a week.
thing, Wonderful Scenery, Historic Battlefields, Rained and Dismantled Forts Miles enthusiasm for the during his tenure of outskirts of London, is probably one of
ib may bo assumed that
sing the largest cemeteries in the world, and office he will miss no opportunity of prossing Best place for high-class families.
for its two memorable Sieges and its beautiful landlocked forward that, unsch needed, development is well known by name to most people, ARTHUR-Famous
The fata PORT
Harbour. Exactly one bour's journey Dairen by express train. Yamato Hotel (16 rooms). Lord Novar's personal knowledge of Sect but apparently not to alt Buffciezt place of historical and scenic interest to fill a mop with a fresh walk or drive land extends to both the Highlands and the Duchess of Inverness (with whom the site every day. Mort healthy and labrious spot in the Far East.
Lowlands, and Mr. Bonar Law is fortunate became extinet), who was a very kindly lady,
had * call of
ole
During the conver so well equipped for his post
Duchess that be
Be considerable size, and he hoped that when ace would favour has taken in regard to the circumstances it was finished her Grace
And attending the downfall of the Government him with a visit of inspection. Sir George Younger, too, was sounded on the Tomlin expect it to be ready,
asked the Duchess... subject, but, as on a previous occasion, he feltid "it will tako several years to bound for personal reasons to decline,
build "Ah well replied the Duchess who was advanced in years,
"I expect may be in Kansal Green by that time." To this Mr. T. replied: "Oh, but your Grace would come up for the London
KONGOSAN.-The famous Diamond Mountain of Korea. A special Summer Besort in having enlisted the services of one who is Tomlina 3 from an acquaintance,
rivalling Switzerland for climate and scenery. Bertus) Pon and the chord Grand recuperative qualities. Kongosan Hotel (10 rooms) at Onseiri and Chosaji Hotel (11 room) at Choeuri."
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HONGKONG.
we John Cumour was pressed to accept wstion he informed build Das how haass of the Scottish Secretaryship, but felt from doing so in view of the strong
EXTY EARL BALVOVE.
when do
season."
Whatever political destiny may have in store for some of his late colleagues Earl, Balfour is unlikely to hold office. If this crisis really means. Earl Balfour's exit from
The inevitable true story came from the political stage, it severs the last native Sir James Taggart. It concerned two link between our present-day polities and Abertisen farm servants who were seized Victorian staterminaship.
AB is the very last of the great figures before the with a desire to smoke a cigar. Their total capital was threepence each, and footlights of history during that political pooling it, they entered the shop of a period.
Town Councillor in Market Stroot, and For over 6fty years his personality satisfied theff whim, The elder has been a dominant influence. He was it up, but showed no inclination to
sinoke" Prime Minister of Britain 20, years ago.
with His most active Parliamentary nights wosharo
who after a patient wait,
bim of apeat in the company of statesmen who have
his neglect with the become only traditional names to the remark: "Remember, this is a company present political generation. Yet "r.
concern. When am I to get & pali" "Ach, the hand kbown.
tongue," was the rejoinder, I' Jer
indod
the
lad
his
com-
Balfour." Affection Arthur James their the chairman of the company, youre only a
bir Clubs as
big
contemporary and active associate, shareholder. You can spit." who crossed swords with the most famous ot
& succession of stories them, still plays tennis at Cannes, the violin about chi
Sir James 4th this one. Owing to the
children at Carlton House Terrace, and golf at North member of a household being seriously ill, Berwick, and did his greatest public service the street in front of the house was laid with during the unforgetable crisis of the war straw to deaden the sound of passing THE SCOTTISH MINISTERS.
traffic. A little girl walking with her mother had her interest aroused by the unusual appearance of the roadway, and inquired the reason. The information *** given to her Mrs. Robertson got a little The child cast baby sent to her to-day,"
A reshuffling of the Scottish Ministers was taking place when the political crisis came to a head. The luckiest of the lot is Mr. Munro, the ex-Secretary for Scotland. He was appointed Lord Justice-Clerk of the another look at the straw, and made the Court of Session in the nick of time. One comment "Well, it must have been well sympathises, however, with Mr. Macpherson, pasked.” who seemed sure of the Scottish Secretary- Indeed he was semi-officially nominat. ed. But the change of Government robs him of promotion. However, he is under to, and can afford to wait.
ship.
A GREAT HIGHLAND CHIEF.
WEATHER REPORT.
Dec. 10th, at 12:0-Pressure has in- creased mouerately over the Banins. and decreased alight, at Shanaha, it has in- crossed slighty from Formoss to Luzon.
A depression which formsi yesterday near the Bonine move i rapidly northward and is no contraloor Hokkaid..
The death of the Marquis of Bread- albane removes one of our great ter ritorial magnates, and the Chief of an important branch of the Clan Campbell He was the third largest landowner in the lower Scotland, and his 200,000 acres covered
The autio, clone remains stationary over
the most picturesque region in the High-till furtherize Valley. It has wakened
innds. Of
temperament, he was the E. coast of Chics and vor the N. Moderate monscen may be expected along
China Ber
1
regarded with that strong personal loyalty which has been the characteristic, links for
Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending many generations between the Scots of the 10m. 10th Dec, 0. 0 inch.. Total since hills and the glens and their hereditary chief
A
January laty 68.71 inches, against an average aud personal strong Liberal friend of Mr. Gladstone and Sir Henry of 82.58 juches,
Campbell Bannerman, be did not take
The forecast for the 24 hours ending at any prominent office in any Government. noon to-day is as follows:---
DISTRICT with many other proprietors in
Scotland the late Marquis suffered greatly Hongkong to Gay Bock
from the enhanced burdens o
perty
due to post-waT
estates was sold,
on landed
taxation
Early portion
of the family
the present year & Talasble Formosa Channel
seat of Taymouth Castle furnishings of this magnificent residence were put up to public auction; the Castle itself being acquired by a Glasgow Company hydropathic pose of converting it into, a
for the
QUE RACIAL ALOOFS ERS
Mr. K T. Paul, the Indian, Y.M.CA worker told the Glasgow City Business Club that he regarded the aloofness of the Briton the real barrier to friendship with Describing a recent the native Indian. experience of his own, he said that he had
■ Scottish doctor as a fellow-passenger on
■ railway journey in Indis occupying two days and not a word was exchanged between them?
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Hotels
(16:
JAPAN AND MANCHURIA
Members of Japan Hotel Association
c/o TRAFFIC BUREAU, Diet. of Railways, Tokyo.
Average” Rates for Single Rooms (without Bath) insluding meals)
35–6 in sitios and some popular reserta.
$4-5 in country districts.
ON JAPAN PROPER
Kaguya Jam
Kyoto Hotel Nagoya Hotel .. Miyako Hotel. “Nara
Halsushima- "Park Hotel** Miyajima
Miyajima Hotel
Chaser (Nikko) — Tarmida Hotel... s
Kyoto's-
Keihin Hotel Karsisava
FORECAST
"
NE
winda, moderate; fine.
Hotel Mapei Hotel Kobe pre
Oriental Hotal for Hotel
NE winds,
IN CHOSEN
Chosen Hotel
fresh.
South coast of China between / The saznan
Hongtang and Lamecks Fol Bouth coat of Chins between Tha suze 20.
Hongkong and Rainas
"HONGKONG. METEOROLOGICAL
REGISTER.
Hongkong Observatory, December 10th
Previous On Date On Date
Day
Barometer Temperatura Humidity
+
at 1pm | 6 v.m.. | 2 p.m.;
·30.10 20.14 80.07
69
16
6$
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Fores
0 B
0,00
Weather
The Caledon Shipbuilding and Engineer ing Company announce that they have booked contracts for two large freight liners to trade between this country and the For Kam East. The vessels will be of 3,000 tons, with a speed of 14 knots at sea, and will be propelled by reciprocating steam engines.
0.00 Highest open-air Temperature on th 4 68 Lowest, open-air Temperature on 10th
Myncalita
Fars Hote Japan Hotel
Fan Station Hotal, Finziska Station Hota
Karn Hotel **Nikko ---
Kanaya Hotal. Mikko Hoteli »
Cmb Hotal
Bhimomodeli
Banyo Hotel
Bidrucks
Daitokwan Hetali Tokyo
Imperial Hotel ****
Tokyo Biation Heal Trakiji Baiyoke He' Tokohsia ****
Grand Hetel
IR TAIWAN (FORMOSA) Talhoku 1–Talwan Ballway Hobil
IN MANGHUNIA
Changahan
Tamsta Hotel Dairan p
Yamatce Hotel Lonligstzn 1
Yamato Hotel
Hobal (Mullan).
Tanzte Hent Bre'un (Part Arthur) ;
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BLOOD
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