NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
"GLEN" LINE. LIMITED.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM UNITED KINGDOM
AND
STRAITS.
HE Motor Vesel
GLENGARRY
INTIMATIONS
NOTICE.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,
Responsibility
INTIMATIONS
NOTICE.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that
THE Interest and
FREDERICK BROUGHAM YANG NO JONIT for 500 Share Fo
SHALL in the Firm of 'TAIT & CO., Formosa, Ceased as on 31st December, 1923, (669
NOTICE.
NOTICE
having arrived from the above parts, Consignees FRANCIS CAIRD HOGG in the Firm Interest and Responsibility of at Cargo by her are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the of TAIT & CO., Axer, Ceased as on 31st
(669 bazardous and/or extra hazardous Codowas of December, 1933 the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, whence, and/or from the wharves, delivery may be obtained.
25th April --་ not clearest by the
on, will be subject to reat fen, chafed and damaged packages
in the Godowas, where they will be in the presence of
of Consigners by 24th April, Goddard and Douglas, 04 410 am Claims against the Eteamer ang those for Cargo short delivered must resented on the special form provided, and t also be subrated within 30 days of ival, otherwise they will not be recognised. No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in By case whatever, a
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Lt..
Aments.
Hongkong, 18th April, 1924.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. THE PENINSULAN & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COM STEAMER "PLASSY."
ARRIVED HONGKONG ON 18TH APRIL, 1924. FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, MALTA, PORTSAID, ADEN, COLOMBO AND STRAITS.
Camel Vessel
ONSIGNEES of Cargo, by the loves are hereby ialomaed that their Goods are being landed und
Company's
THE Interest and Responsability of TAIT & CO.. Away, in the Firm of TAIT & CO. Fouses, Cessed as on Blat December, 1923.
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TAIT & CO., ANOY,
CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN AND MORTGAGE CO., LTD.
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH ORDINARY
ANNUAL MEETING of SHARE HOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Offices of the Company, Sr. Groe's BUILDING NO. 6, CONNAUGHT ROAD on
COTTON MILLS LTD., in the name of Mr. EZRA ABRAHAM of Hongkong together with a duly executed transfer deed parporting to assign the share has been Lotti
shares are the property of the The Undersigned and application has been duly made to the Company for the imrue of Duplicate
Serip The
is therefore warned against daafi public with the said Shares without referace to
Tudersignal, the
Any person having any knowledge a to the whereabouts of the sal scrip is asked to 'communicate with the Under- signed.
BLLIS & CO. 617)
No. 2 Ice House Street. ·
HONGKONG DEVELOPMENT, BUILD. ING AND SAVINGS SOCIETY, LTD.
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LOST.
PPLICATION has been made to this Company to issue to the Hon. Mr. CHAU KIU KI, of
of Hongkong Duplicate Certifi caten for Two Thousand Five Hundred Shares 00345, thin
number 003354. Company in
00557. 00558,
that the upon statement Original 0017, 00558, dated 2nd January, 1924, together with relative Transfer Deeds attached, hara beva
WEDNESDAY, the OT APRIL. 1924, at 0055 tiles STORLASH 00953, 00356, |
MONDAY, APRIL 216, 1924
INTIMATIONS
DEWAR'S
ment
The Spirit of the be persuaded to ask the impossible in Bay.
Empire
It is that unbroken Evenness that is so much appreciated in DEWAR'S It is produced by the skilful blending of whiskies-old and ample DEWAR'S is simply mingling of good things.
WEDDING.
HOLLANDS-GREEN.
Subsequently a reception was held at
General Managers for the year ended 31st LOST or MISLAID; and NOTICE 1St Dewar's White Label" and China. It is common knowledge.that the No. 5, East Point Terrace, and later the
11 o'clock L., for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the December,
1923, and electing Consulting Committee and Auditors.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from Weinesday, the rd April, 1924, until, Wednesday, the 30th April, 1924, both days inclusive.
SHEWAN, TOMES & COM
General Manager.
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非
INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LIMITED.
FORTY-THIRD ORDINARY GEN-
placed at THEIR Risk in the Hongkong, andERAL MEETING of the Comp Kowloon Wharf and Godown frodowas at. Kowloon, where each Consignment be held at the Offices of the General Manager, will be sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery bears. FARDING, MATHESON & CO., LTD., can be landed.
obtained as the Goods are and unless Optional goods will instructions bare been given to the con- trary six hours before arrival of the Steamer.
Goods not cleared within B days, including date of arrival will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in
auy
whatever.
packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Corsignées, and the Company's Surveyors, Messrs. GODBARD Doulas, at 10..., on Mondays and
11
Thundims must be presented within ten days
All
of the Steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognized.
No Claims will be admittel after the Goods have left the Godown.
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.,
Agenti
Hongkong, 18th April, 1934,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
ELLERMAN LINE:
075
From UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT.
THE Steamship
KASAMA"
having arrived, Consiguses of Cargo by her are informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra-hazardons Godowes of Holt's Wharf, whence delivery admitted after the Gooda
may be obtained. No Claims will kave left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining delivered after 24th April, 1991, will b subject to rent
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before 1st May, 1994, or they will not be
il broken, chafed and damaged Goods sr to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays or Fridays, between the hours of 10.45 am and Noon, within the
free storage period of one week.
No Fire Insurance has been affected.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
THE BANK LINË, LTD.
General Agents i
1878
Hongkong, 19th. Auril 1924.
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF KINGS.
JEAN MARSH WHEELER,)
Flaintiff
AGAINST
LONNI W. SANGER,
Defendant,
Trial desired in Kings Dou by.
Summa
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED answer the complaint in this action, and to
To the above-named. Defendant:
weres a copy of your answer, or, if the com.
plaint is not served with this summons, to
Pedder Street, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 6th MAY, 1996, at 11 o'clock in the Morning, for the purpose of" receiving the Report of the Directors, paying the Accounts, und electing Directors and Anditern.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 9th April to 20th May, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board, JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 16th April, 1924.
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A BALL
"Uvoza" THE PATRONAGE OF LADY STUBHA
In Aid of
ST. DUNSTAN'S
Will be held at
THE CITY HALL
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* FRIDAY, APRIL 231, 1924,
2.15 1.
TKETн at $4.00 cack, can I had from--
Mer S. MOLTRIE, Chater Road The ANDERSON Music Co., Tee. House Sty The HONGKONG HOTEL;
The Kowloon HOTEL
HEREBY GEVEN that i within Thirty Days from the Date hereof No Claim or Re presentation in respect of such Original Certi- Ngates are made to this Company, we will then proceed to deal with such Application.
For HONGKONG DEVELOPMENT, BUILDING AND SAVINGS SOCIETY, LTD., EDWARD B. RAYMOND,
Secretary!
Hongkong, 3rd April, 1924.
*LAR
SERVICO CONSULAR PORTUGUES." NOTIFICATION..
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a
TS
this TazastaT OFFICE on THURSDAY, the 15TH MAY, 1924, at 11., for the sale of the OPIUM MONOPOLY in Macao, for 1924, to 30th June, 1027. period of three years extending from 1st July.
NUBLIC AUCTION will be held 34
Particular as to the condition of sale may be seen at the Portuguese Consulate in Hong
'the Treasury Office of the Province of Macao
the 31st March, 1924.
“Victoria Vat”
as supplied to the Houses of Lords and Commons. By Royal appointment to His Majesty The King.
SOLE AGENTS
kong and at this Treasury Office. Dated at A S. WATSON
618)
6 ANTONIO DE MEIRELLES,
Director.
TO. BE SOLD,
QMALL TANNERY at Ms Tu Kos, Kowtoos, together with Plant and Machinery and Stock of Chemicals Aren approximately 26,000 sq. ft. Also a Plot of Lauladjoining the Tannery. Arru: approximat 15,000 mq. ft.
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HONGKONG BOXING ASSOCIATION,
SIXTH TOURNAMENT OF THE SEASON.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26ra, at 9.15 r.m.
AT THE
THEATRE ROYAL.
MAIN EVENTS:
15 ROUND Contest Jon the HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE COLONY AND THE HONGKONG EXCHANGE BROKERS' ASSOCIATION'S BELT.
C.P.O. CALLAGHAM, «.
Bombadier BARTON, Also
ONE BANTAMWEIENT, TWO WELTERWEIGHT, Twa LIGHTWEIGHT, ONE FEATHERWEIGHT,
each of Sir Rounds.
BOOKING at MOUTRIES. Members on the 24th April, 1924. General Public from the 20th April, 1924.
USUAL PRICES.
TO LET FURNISHED,
[640
ve a notion of appearance, on the Plaintif TROM 1xt June, NEW HOUSE at
Attorney within twenty days after the service FDzra WATER DAY with + Bodrom
of this summons, exclusive of the day of Drawing and Dining Room and Library. Hot service. In cass of
nawer, judgment will failure to appear or and Colt Water imid
plaint
be taken against you
Dated, New Yoris, December 1, 1923,
Flush Sanitary System, Servant Quarters by default for the relief demanded the com- and Garage, 1 acres of Ground.
Apply to GEO."P." LAMMELT.
4Queen's Road Central,
TO LET.
WALTER CARROLL LOW, Attorney for Paistin
Offices and Post Office Address
353, Firin ATENUE, AN
Borough of Manhattan, New York City.
To LONXI W. SANGER:
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NEW Modern 3-Storey European A HOUSE with Large Garden. No. 22. Kavazby Heap, opposite to Ship Street. Each The foregoing sammous is served upon you Flat contains Four Big Rooms besides Bath by publication. parsuant to an order made by rooms, Kitchen And Servants Quarter. Hon WILLIAM F. Hadarts, « Justice of the Reasonable Rent Inspection convenient at any Supreme Court of the State of New York be
sisted the 21st day of January, 1924, and filed
with the complaint in the office of the Clerk
af maid Supreme Court, County of Kings, mi tas ļa. 600] - Hall of Breeds, Rook
State of Now
action is to
defendant
City
The object of the
to procure judgment that the W.Sason has no right of
22, Kennedy Bond.
Apply to: Mr. DONG TOY,
TO LET.
MURNISHED HOUSE, in Good Position
dewer in certain real property known as No. FU
30, Washington Avenue, in the Borough of
489]
at Paix Hot and Cold Baths. From
Apply Box No. 489,
efo Bengkon Daily Prin
Brooklyn, City and State of New York, and Middle April to September. that she be forever barred from making may claim to dower therein, said begin!
on the ting at and lying north of a centerly side of Washington Avenue 253 feet 3inches northerly from the northerly side of Gates Avenue, Having a frontage of 16 feet 7. ches on Washington Avenus and being 199 (Jest in depth,
Daled: New York, January 30th, 1934.
WALTER CARROLL LOW,
Plaintiff's Attorney.
ON SALE.
OUND, VOLUMES of the HONOKONG
BWEEKLY PRESS, January to June,
1923.
With Luxx. Price-$7,50.
Apply.. PERCY SMITH, SETH & FLEMING
6, Des Vienx Road Central
(Bank of Canton Building).
FOR SALE.
BANGOUR" 192 MOUNT KALLET,
CO., LTD.,
Wine and Spirit Merchants.
ESTABLISHED 1641.
... BIRTHS
to talk about the provision of alequate guarantees" that the funds shall not be misappropriated by the militarists for the inaintenance at their mercenary Bol- A very pretty wedding was solemnised diery it means that this provision on Saturday afternoon by the Rev. C. must be made by the Central Govern Clouston Parri at the Wanchai Westeynin Everybody is well aware that Church when Captain A. "J. Hollands, the Peking Government is not' in``K] Staff Captain of the my. Empress of alum position to give any guarantees of the fralia, was inarried to Miss Alicć Green, find, and though the Governmeat may of No. 7, East Point Terrnon, Causeway
The bride, who was given away by Mr. this case, as it has done in other such matters as the Customs surtax, which is L. i. Luck, was attired in a dress på. likewise dependent on the ability of the ivory charmeuse, trimmed with pearl and Chinese Government to afford guarantees crystal beads, and she carried a sheath for the due performance of its promises, bouquet of lies. Miss Connie Hansen, it will be quite conscious of the fact that the bridesmaid, wore a dress of palo its lack of effective control over the mauve georgette over a deeper shade of national revenues constitutes "a clear crepe de chiae with hat of pastel shades, justiñeation" for the refusal by the Powers and carried a bouquet of cream roses. of the request which js, apparently to The matron of honour was Mrs. LG be addressed to them. Before the Luck, who was attired in a dress of göklen Powers can think of accepting from the brown with hat of contrasting shade. Chinese Government "assurances" that Her bouquet was of tea roses. The duties these funds would be applied entirely to of best man were carried out by Mr." the purposes for which their surrender H. Piercy, and Mr. G. O. Fieldgate pre- is asked, they can justifiably ask China sided at the organ. to afford some proof that any respect for similar arrangements already exists in
Government is unable to assare the strict application of national revenues to national purposes. The Ministry of Finance, within the past fortnight, has been constrained to present a strongly warded memorial to the PRESIDENT COM. plaining of the commandeering of national revenues by provincial authorities, and "strict regula- pleading the need for tions" defining what are local and what are national taxes The Minister of Finance has tendered his resignation because of "the hopelessness of the financial situation." He complains in his letter of resignation that the Presi- dent's mandates in regard to adminis- trative retrenchments have been dis- regarded in all the administrative departminste
excepting only the Finance Department. These things ell point" conclusively to the fact that no trust FAR worthy guarantees could be given to the Powers that the money which they are apparently willing should be devoted to the education of the Chinese would be bo devoted in its entirely if the adminis tration is left to the Chinese authorities. There is no excuse other than the exist- ing political chaos. for the deplorable financial condition in which China finds
& meats,
NIEUWENHUYS-At Shanghai, on Aprif 11th, to Mr. and Mrs. J. NIEUWEN HUYS CHRISTENSEN, BOT," WHITTAKER.-At Shanghai, on April 10th,
to Mr. and Mrs. E C. WHITTAKER,
300.
Four-roomed Bungalow with Hall. Re cently Reconstructed and Patirely Modernised.· Site area: 37,500 sq. ft. Possession 1st May, 124. For Permits to Inspect, Apply in writing Hongkong Office: 14. Chater Road:
to A. R. LOWE Special Manager, Reiss London Office: 131, Fleet Street, EC. BROTHERS, Len. (In Liquidation), .
Hongkong, 12th April, 1924.
FOR SALE.
(61%
3,000 B.H.P. POWER PLANT.
THIS Plant consists of the following, all in Working Order, having just recently been in Fall Use
(4) "Four "Mond" Gas Producers capable of generating 400,000 crbig feet of Gas per hour of 140 BT.C. per cubic foot complete with Washers, Cooling Tower, Scrubbers, Centrifugal Cleaners, lower Motors, Piping, etc. Coal Elevator and Charging Plant
The Daily Press.
·HONGKONG, Arail Mar, 1924,
newly married couple left for Repulse Bay' where the honeymoon is to be spent.
BRITISH STEAM LAUNCH
STOLEN.
INCIDENT ON THE WEST RIVER
A stram launch, named Chee On, flying the British flag, was held up on the West River, or the 17th inst, whilst towing two lighters containing firewood for A party of men came on Hongkong. board the launch at Sai Ma Ling and took charge. The two lighters were cast off at Sia Nam and left to drift and they steamed away in an unknown direction taking the crew of nine with them.
The launch is described as having a white Funnel, a yellow hull and two
EASTERN CABLE
NEWS.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)
VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS IN PHILIPPINES,
www.
PEOPLE DRIVEN FROM THEIR HOMES.
MANILA, April 20th. Rumours of volcanic activity in the Babuyan Islands are confrmed by a visita of inspection to the Northern Islands by Governor-General Wood today.
A crater five kilometres north-west of Sandionisio, a village of seventy-five people, is in violent eruption
Ston ashes and devastating ga are rolling down the mountain side, which appears like No Man's Land in France, according to a wireless message from the despatch hoat po, on which Governor-General Wood is travelling-
Food and medical supplies have been furnished by the Apo, and steps takeu for the removal of the inhabitants to plaves of safety.
itself to-day. Not only has a great load for re-organisation purposes been woe fully inapplied, but" in regard to the Boxer Indemnity itself it has to be noted that a very large sums of money has been made available to China from this source On Chian's during the past five years declaration of war against the Central Powers not only were, all repayments of German and Austrian loans suspended, hat the Allied Powers at the same time
Inhabitants are taking refuge in tene agreed to defer for five years the pay-porary shelters near the water's edge. ments of the Boxer. Indemnity, except They are terrorized, yet loth to leave
their homes. in the case of Russia of whose portion only one-third was officially remitted, but, later, China declined to make further THE BOXER INDEMNITY.
payments to Russia. Yet, despite her The latest development in connection relief from these payments, „China is in with the Boxer Indemnity is that a a.worse financial condition to-day: than demand is being made by the Chinese she ever was. Why is it? The answer Pa is that immense suras of money are being Parliament that the Wai-chiao (Foreign Office) shall be instructed by continually poured out, like water upon (B) Two "Cocker:!" Horizontal cylinder the President to approach the Legations and, as a Chairman of the Hongkong Trader Double Acting Type Gas Eng-for the unconditional cancellation of the and Shanghai Bank expressed it a few ines, 1,000 B.H.P. each`and Two kame type 2-cylinder Engines of 500 B.H.P. remaining portions of the indemnity. It years ago, poured out on meeting to far each, all the above made by RICHARDON is suggested that "the funds should be as may be the demands of an army Westgarth & Co, England. Engines complete with Air Starting Plant, entirely set aside for the promistion, of exceeding in Electric Ignition, Water Cooling popular education, and other things cal armies of all the other Powers represent- Pumps and Noters, Turning Gear, culated to prove beneficial to the massed at the Washington Conference and Motors, etc.
of the population, and, regardless of is still unable to satisfy these demands, existing political conditions, it is affirnied Until this huge military force is greatly that adequate guarantees must be pro- vided that the funds thus released by the goodwill of the Powers towards the
THE UFFER YANGTSZE. Chinese people will not be missppro priated by the militarists for the main
RUSSIAN EXPLORER'S VENTURE, trainte of their mercenary rolliery."
Moscow, April 18th" The House of Representatives in its
A new expedition to the upper part of memorial to
Archdeacon and Mrs. Barnett the Government on the
the Yangtze-Kiang and dead town of passengers by the Foshan Mars which Charachoto, under the leadership of the subject expresses the opinion that “
as
Jeft on Saturday for Australia
famous traveller Kosloff, is to start in the Government can now guarantee that
the second half of this year. no movement similar to the Boxer out
4
etc.
(C) Two Dynamics by Dier Keun & Co., England, having an output of 750 K.W. each at 250 volts when driven at 120 revolutions, also Two Similar Dynamon of 374 kW. each, complete with Switch-hoan, and Instruments,
For further particulars, spyły to---- ** MESSES, BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents, "The Tainoo DOCKYARD &. ExGINEERING
Co., or Hoxakosa, Ltd. Hongkong, 8th March, 1994
CHEUNG CHOW.
1962
14
break will be repeated," it can count the
F
numbers the combined
reduced, reunification accomplished and effective government re-established, such concessions as China has been asking from the Powers Intely would, to way the least, be futile.
were
Mr. R. A. D. Forrest of the Education
PHILIPPINE EARTHQUAKE,
MANY HOUSES DEMOLISHED..
MANILA, April 19th. A severe earthquake, lasting three minutes, was experienced at Davio on April 15th. Two people were burt au many houses demolished. Nnineroum
asures were opened.
NEWSPAPER SUED,
ACTION BY EX-EDITOR,
Mr. Herbert Webb, late Editor of the China Press, filed a suit in the United States Court yesterday against the China rem, Ltd, for $82,200, alleging wrongful dismissal and violation of contract.
LINER ATIRE.
COTTON FOR JAPAN- DAMAGED,
MODERN Cottage to Let Furnished,
Department was present at the prize disp AND 0.
Sitting Boom, Garden. Near Bathing Beach.
from May 1st. Two Bedrooms, Large with confidence on the sympathy of ribution of the Ching Ngo School held)
Fat the Grand Theatre on Good Friday,
Write C., c/o Hongkong Daily Pren.
POLA NEGRI
IN
"PASSION."
SUPER PRODUCTION PRICES.
TO-DAY TILL FRIDAY:
Dr. J. W. Anderson has been added to the register of medical practitioners in the Colony. Dr. Anderson is with the firm of Drs. Terdan, Forsyth, Grove and Aubrey."
Powers. The sympathy exists, but does not run to the extent of abandon ing control of the funds. Practically all the Powers who still have claims against the Chinese Government under the In- demnity clauses of the Peace Protocol of 1800 have expressed themselves as favourable to devoting, at least a very large portion of the funds accruing to them, to the promotion of education gazetted.
The approval of ILM the King to the appointment of the Hon. Mr. A. E., Wood as an official member of the Executiva and Legislative Councils, "during the absence of the Hon. Mr., Hallifax, is
SHANGHAI, April 15th." Fire broke out yesterday morning aboard the P. & 0. steamer faranpory in No. 2 bold, which was loaded with 3,500 bates f cotton for Japan."
The outbreak was confined to the hol which it was found necessary biflood. The Shanghai cargo was not damaged.
MR. BESSEL'S ASSAILANTS.
TO BE RE-TRIED.
Among the Chinese people. Though Among the passengers who left for
PERINO, April 18th. definite plans are not yet matured, we home on the P. & O. Chim which railed | At an interview which the British Min- believe, the basis of the folention in on Saturday were Major and Mrs R Pister had this afternoon with Dr. Walling- every case is that each Power shall itse'f Young, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Sandfordton Koo, on the latter's recovery from his Mrs. D. de B. Newcomb M. J. W trcent illness, Dr. Kod gave Sir Ronald administer the funds accruing to it. It Franks, Mrs. It. E. Lindsell, Misa G. Macleay au Asurance that Mr. Bee's is ridiculous in the present state of Chettle, Mr. W. Gow, M. & H. Ross, enllants would be retried in the presenes,
of the British Accesor
On sale at the Hongkong Daily Press Office THE CORONET.China for the House of Representatives and Commander and Mrs. Dowding
L