NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE.
WE by to notify the Public that we
have been appointed AGENTS for
Hongkong and Vicinity for "
AGRICULTURAL
INSURANCE COMPANY OF WATERTOWN, NY.
and are prepared to underwrite Fire Risks at Lowest Current Rates.
‚ SANDER, WIELER & CO.,
Hundxose.
Hongkong, Sth July, 1924,
PERFUMES
INTIMATONS
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 30TH, 1924
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
19
and From JULY 28TH, 1924, our From Lot ASTATIC. BUILDING, 2ND FLOO
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ODEL!. & COMPANY, Strek, Share and General Brokers,
INTIMATIONS
ILLNESS INSURANCE.
TAKE OUT & POLICY WITH" THE OGEAN ACCIDENT & GUAR- ANTEE CORPORATION, LTD.
GILMAN & CO., LTD...
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Agents,
HONGKONG TRAMWAYS, LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
EMBERS are hereby Notified that the N INTERIM DIVIDEND of Seventy A bve cents Per Share has been Devitol M Lists for Next Seasons Subscription and will be PAYARLE ON AND AFTER Griffins will CLOSE on the Slav JULY. WEDNESDAY, THE AUGUST, when. Dividend Warrants may by obtained
upen
E to the Most Famous Brands: Application at the Offices of the Company.
L'amas, Curenɛ, Pourey, Divina, Eau, DE COLONE, LOTIONA, L'ORIAN POWDER, etc. Active Agent Requirols
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G.
LIEBE CO., HAMELS/N292B,
tiemuany,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
R.
PARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS, of
the Sale by Public Anction to be held on ' TUESDAY, the 5th day of August, 1926) At ... at the Offers of the Public Works Department, by Order of IT. EXCELLENCY TH GOVERNOR of One Lot of CHOVY LAND Shamship in the Colony of Hongkong, for
rui of 75 years, vochuencing from 1st July, Rent to te fixed by the Surveyor of His MarNTY
1998, with the option of renewal at a Crown
The SHARE REGISTERS of the Compaty will de CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, 6TH AUGUST, to TUESDAY, 19 AUGUST, 1924, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Boanl,
WE ROBERTS, Secretary.
Hongkong, 1st July, 1924.
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THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED. i
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
"DOLLAR Per Share for the Six Months AN INTERIM DIVIDEND of ONE ending 30th June, 1924, will be PAYABLE on WEDNESDAY, ST AUGUST, on which Date Dividend Warrants may be obtained or application at the Company's Office.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from Thursday, 24th July,
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HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
SETTLEMENT OF YOKOHAMA PRE- EARTHQUAKE ACCOUNTS OETSTANDING „AT 1ST SEPTEMBER, 1923,
INTIMATIONS
AERATED WATERS.
re-assure
“ነይሮ
doubled in Nanning; (“land values and Thres boat mastery, were Ened $13 cache house rent have risen some three times" at the Marine Court, yesterday; by in Wenchow: in Shanghai, we are" tall, | Lieut. Comdr. G. F. Hole, RN., for "rebts have increased more than any mooring their boats alongside the 6.
Lok Sam without permission. other factor in the cost of living, it being estimated that they have risen in recent years by from 30 per cent, to over 100 per cent, according to loention." Hongkong, owing to the frequent and sudden influxes of crowds of people from the chronically disturbed mainland, the average of increase buust lie much higher than at Shanghai
In
In view of the prevailing ei- demic of TYPHOID, we take this opportunity to Customers and the Public gen erally of the absolute purity af our Aerated Waters.
All Water used in the mann-oasing accommodation, the primary cause of the great change that has taken facture of our Aerated Waters
place in the cost of living may be traced
But in all places which are not subject to great and sudden pressure on their
is scientifically treated, and test-to the increased cost of rice, Every Commissioner of Customs remarks on this increase.
It probalily accounts to
LL Parties having Claims against this
Earthquake Accounts should forward Full Par
A Corporation in Manection with Pre-ed..
tioulars und Proofs to the HONGKONG AND Our Machinery and Plant-a large extent, for the increase in the
SHANGHAI BASKking Coasération, Kosz, to be } receive thera Not Later Than 30TH SEP- TEMBER, 1924, after which Date ne farther Claims will limitted.
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By Order of the Court of Directors,
A. II. BARLOW,
Acting Chief Manager,
UNION
INSURANCE SOCIETY OF manufacture.
CANTON. LTD.
THE KING, for one fertler tena of 25 years to Wednesday, 6th August (both days incluHE Certificate No. 1991 for Ons Silver
lean the
day's
FARTICULARS OF THE LOL
Registry No.
Los No. 683,
Aplin Bircel,
Locality.
Shanshuipo.
Boundary Measuremente,
fool, feat. fuck, ! (ees,
da per tuża plan.
4,290
Annual Rental,
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THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD.
FROM MIDDLESBRO', 'ANTWERP.
„LONDON AND STRAITS. The Steamship. "BËNCLEUCH,”. CONSIGNEES of Cargo so heruly inform
Upml Prize.
ed that, all Goods are being fandèd ali their risk into the hairloss and/or extra hazardous Godowns of "th HONGKONG AND KOWLOON Whare...& GoDOWN COMPANY, LTD., whence, and/or from delivery may be obtained.
the wharveN,
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all (dois remaining andelivered after the 5th August, will be *nbject to Rent.
All Chime against the Steamer most be to the Undersigned a or before present: to
August, or they will not be recognized, All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be
xamined on the 5th August, at 10 AM. No Fire Insurance has been affected, Bill of Lading, will be countersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD..
Agenta Hongkong, 29th July, 1924.
LLOYD TRIESTINO S.N. CO.
í..
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES..
The Stearnship" VENEZIA."
FROM TRIESTE, VENICE, BRINDISI, FORT SAID MASSACA ADEN, COLOMBO, PENANG AND SINGAPORS. OHEL
VONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby inform
ed that all Goods are being landed at
sire), daring which period, no Transfer of Share can be registared.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
JOHN ARNOLD,
Secretary. Hongkong, 9th July, 1924.
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CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN & MORTGAGE CO., LTD.
DIVIDEND NOTICE,
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that An
NUTRAL DIVIDEND has been Die
clared in respect of the Financial Fear ending of
·the 31st December, 1924, and will be Paid on 1924, as to
emboilies all the latest scientific cost of every other of the prime neces
sities of life. if we turn to the report the most improvements, aud
on Ningpe, where as we have said, the hygienic methods and safeguards
people enjoy the luxury of house-rents are employed in every detail of which have remained stationary, we find the Commissioner saying that it takes 210 una to by a quantity of rice that could bought twenty years ago for 85, and ten years ago der $8.80.
As" he says, "the rate of wages among workmen of all trades is closely related to the price of rice. But while such necessities as
At no point during the entire Gold Saares in this Society standing in the process of manufacture is con-
Share No. 157 now converted into Five
Name of DIKRAN MOUEADIAN has been Declared LOST, and 1 if at the Expiration of stamination in any way possible.
Month from the Date hereof the above Docu-
PAUL LAUDER,
General Mazager. Hongkong, July 12th, 1924
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UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD.
pure.
HE Certificate No. 848 for One Silver THE FRIDAY, THE Aare as the Old Gold Shares in this Society standing in the Share No. 119 zow converted into Five Forty Crits (50.40) pr Shares (Fully pal), Thirty-three Cents ($0.35) Name of TAKATA & CO. Has Best Declared A per Share on Bonne Shares Fully pad) Now, LOST, and if at the expiration of One Month 171,000 to 200,000, and Six Tent ($0.6 from the Date heraf the above Document he Share on the New Shares (1924 Issue) upon which $50 Shure was paid upon the 15th March, 1934, -
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Comany will from the New to 29i
יאן
AUGUST both lays inclusive).
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO...
General Managers.
INVEST-
THE HONGKONG LAND
MENT & AGENCY CO, LTD.
X
INTERIM DIVIDEND of Two Dollarer Share for the Six Months ending 30th June, 1924 will be Payable on THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, which Date Dividend Warrants may be pitained on Ap plication at the Company's Office, 11, Queen's ROAD CENTRAL
No
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from FRIDAY, the 137, to WEDNESDAY, the 1 AUGUST (both days inclusive), during which period Transfer of Shares can be registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors, L. S. GREENHILL,
Secretary
Hoogkong, 22nd July, 1924.
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11
THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON TAXICAB CO., LTD. NOTICE OF CALL.”
their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., at Kow-N
Issue or 49,00 SHARES OF THE NOMINAL VALUE OF $10 each.
(35 Pam P.) TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sen CALL of 8240 Per Share on Esch of
S. WATSON
CO. LTD.
ment be not forthcoming the said Certificate At the present time all possible will be deemed Cancelled and of No Effect, and
Certificate for the Five Gold Shares will be extra precautions are beiug firewoody park" and fish, not to mention Inaned in its stead by the Society.
taken, and we can guaranteeotton clothing material, have all riser that all Aerated Waters as they the Commissioner estimates the rise in leave our Factory are absolutely
the rate of wages at Ningpo in ten years at "approximately 15 per cent," In this respect, also, Singpo must be atcounted the most favoured place in all China and yet the Commissioner describes the general rise in the cost of living there in the two closing years of the decade na", ** disquieting. If the people of Ningpo should hecore arquainted with the re Lügen frem atber centres-even the neigh houring port of Foochow they should know when they are well off. “Muy of the Commissioner give umparative tables of prices of essential household commodities over a course of years, or work out the percentage of increase for each over the decade, and,
so far as we have observal, there is not an article of cousumption that has not risen very sul Stantially during "the decade.
Beginning with rice, we start the "vicious circle." Take this extract from. the Pakho report':
not forthcoming the ail Certificate will le deemed Cancelled and of No Effect, and a Certificate for the Five Gohl Shares will be issued in its stead by the Society.
PAUL LACDER.
General ManagHT. Hongkong, 3rd July, 1924.
1978
HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO...”LTD..
IN LIQUIDATION, (INCORPORATED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM). LOST SHARE CERTIFICATE.
THE
Aerated Water Manufacturers.
ENTABLISHING 1841.
Haugkong, 25th July, 1924.
BIRTHS. KENNEDYA Shanghai, on July 23rd, to Mr. and Mrs. J. KENNEDY,
daughter. MATSON-At Shanghai, on July 4th, the War-At Shanghai, on July Bird, to
wife of Peask Matson, a daughter
HE Liquidator of this Company has been retested by MR. DAVID SAUL LEVY of 12, TIEN DONG ROAD, EUANGHAI to effect the Insa of Berip for the Shares in the HONG KONG TRAMWAYS, LIMITED, to which, as the Registered Proprietor of 100 Shares of this Company, he is entitled auder the Terms of the Liquidation, without production of Certificate No. 903 representing the said 100 Shares Nos. Hongkong Office: a, Chater Road. 131180 to 131979 upon the statement that the London Office: 13, Fleet Street, F.C.
said Certificate No. 903 Has Been LOST or DESTROYED, AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that if within 20 days from the Date heroof no Claim or Representation in respect thereof be made at this Office the said Certificate will thereafter be deemed Cancelled and of No Bect
W. E. ROBERTS, Attorney for the Liquidator, Hongkong, 9th July, 1924.
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DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
Mr. and Mrs And. Y. Wuite, a son.
The Daily Press.
Hongkons, JULT BOTH, 1924.
THE HIGHER COST OF
"LIVING IN CHINA.
Ft.
"
i
The cost of such locally produced commodities as rice, etc., fluctuated very considerably, of course, throughout the ten years, according to whether times
the trend of prices was always to rise were those of plenty or scarcity, but still rather than fall, and, compared with that of ten years ago, the price of rice in normal tinies is now 100 percent. higher."
rice the staple food of the people is dearer the consumer demands more wiges in order to pay for it, and so in turn tmist the cost of every other locally produced commodity be increased to incet the higher wages demanded by producers who live mainly on rice. House rents en in their turn, even where popila-
Mrs H. Clift will conduct the Bible Study Circle at the Helena May Instituto during the month, of August on Fridays 310.30 am. All are welcome.-TÄDVT.
*
The Search for Happiness" will ba the abject of this week's Public lecture Society, 16, Queen's Road Central, to-day, nt The Hongkong Lodge. The Theosophien!
at 3.43 pm. All are welcome.-Apvr.s
Yesterday's Garrison Orders contain the notification for the information of Officers Commanding Units that all milk should be boiled before use: Another. notification has reference to arrangements
made for the inoculation of families.
In reference to Messrs. A. S. Watson Co current advertisement in which they guarantee the absolute purity of
their nerated waters, we are informed that samples have been sent for analysis
his repert confirms their absolute purity.. Six bottles of soda water and six of sarsaparilla were sent to the Government Analyst whose reports have been sent to us for inspection.
by the Government Bacteriologist and
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It is announced that the Shanghai | Municipal Council have decided to ex- tend the general, hour of closing for cabarets' in the Settlement from 1 o'clock to 2 o'clock, retaining the provisions for 1 clock limit on Saturday night and allowing the cabarets to remain open all night on national holidays. The pres sent practice of granting one special a o'clock night to each establishment each week is to be abolished.
meen Strikers Union that a more effective Somebody has suggested to the Sha
stopping their food supplies would, he way of dealing with the foreigners than to prohibit the circulation of "Hongkong banknotes in Canton, as Hongkong pro hibits the circulation in Hongkong of Canton silver coins. When the merchant clastes in Cantor and the whole pro- vince of Kwangtang have the same con- Hongong notes the suggestion may be filence in Canton notes as they have in.
zaken seriously, but not until then-and" the time seems a long way off.
Two interesting sporting fixtures have been arranged between the Hongkong Cricket Club nad the longkong Baseball Club, with whose manager the idea The H.K.LLG., will shortly originated. pinyed baseball match against the
season the " American side, and next;
ageball Club will meet the Hongkong Cricket Club in a cricket match. For the baseball match the E.K.B.C. will if required, lend their opponenta pitcher and a enteher, and the H.K.C.C will return the enmpliment in the cricket event by lending the Americans two bowlers, and a wicket-keeper. Soveral members of the British elab were prac- tising baseball at the nets yesterday afternoon.
OBITUARY.
MR WILLIAM ARMSTRONG, We deeply regret to record the death
away at the Peak Hospital it 8.30 h of William Armstrong, who passed
yesterday,
hospital about a fortnight ag suffering Me Armstrong entered the from influenza, but as the days passed. fever continued and it was found that bo was suffering also from paratyphoid. On Monday his illness took a gurious-turu, a clot forming on the brain and although a slight improvement was noticed yester.. day morning it was not maintained.
The late Mr. Armstrong, who was in Swire, and was just on 18 years of age, the service of Meats. Butterfield
was born in. Hongkong and had lived here practically all his life. His mother,,
1 very
who died a few years ago at advanced age, was reputed to be the oldest lady resident of the Colony Mr.
TRIPS during the Months of JULY 10
during the Months of JL Write it can readily he appreciated that tions remain practically stationary. When SEPTEMBER, from HONGKONG to nocHow the higher coat of living for all sectiousing is required to meet the
growth of population higher rents are Willie' Pagoda Anchorage) loon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery the 49,000 Shar's allotted on the 19th day of at SWATOW and Axoy on both the Upwaril of the community in Hongkong is to a inevitable in view of the increase in build. known to the older residents, was for
Calling
inu enals...
may be obtained."
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless May, 1923, has lawn mala by the Company, Notice to the contrary be given before and that much Call will be Payable 30th instant.
Conus Bankers, The HONGLONG and SANO- BAT BANKING CORPORATION in Hongkong on or before the 16TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1924.
No Claims will he admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undulivert after the 5th pros will be subject to" Pent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the
Good will be
15th prask, or they will not be recognized
be left in the Godowns, where
left the examined on the 5th prax, at 30 ani, by our Surveyors, Messrs. GDARD & DOUGLAS No Fire Insurance has been éffected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
DODWELL & CO., LTD.,
Agents. Hongkong, 30th July, 1024 (1080
FOR SALE.
PRIVATE TREATY
"THE TOWERS."
TO, 25, BROADWOOD ROAD, Hong N
kong MOVERS HOUSE of Six Rooins with all-to-date Fittings and Improve ments. Special Chinese Rooms and Decorations; Amplo Servants Quarters. Two Tennis Courts. In its Own Grounds overlooking Happy Valley.
JOHN FLEMING, CA.,
#Queen's Road Central, Trust, C. E. WARREN'S ESTATE.
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!
HONGKONG WEEKLY
PRESS.
CONTAINING ALL THE WEEKS LOCAL NEWS.
The Paper to send Home,
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company
and Return,
has taken place in recent years, it is
will be CLOSED from the 7th to 14th August, Retur Tickets will be available for obviously" not the only empe. As was)
1924, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
A. H ROWE.
Managing Director. "Dated this 19th day of July, 1901 (1045
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
PROBATE JURISDICTION.
IN THE Goons" 2, ARTHUR BYLANDS
LOWE, of Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong, Chartered Accountant, deceased.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Court bas by virtue of Section 58 of the
Probates Ordinance 1897 (No..2 of 1897) made An Order limiting the Time for sending Claims to or against the alore Fastate to the 31ST HAT OF AUGUST, 19:4. Creditors and Claimants are hereby Required to soul their Claims to the Endersigned by the love Date.
Dhated this 28th day of July, 1994.
DEACONS,
Solicitor for the Excenter,
1. Dem Vox Road Central, Hongkong. 10921
1XPERIENCED CHINESE BOOK KEEPER, with First Class References, now employed In Charge of Complete Set of Books, DÉSTRES POSITION" with - Good Prospects.
Please apply
Box No. 1048, 1048] > c/o The Hongkong Daily Prom!"
New Fast Wilkappe Compare large extent the inevitable result of the
Well-appointe Steamer "HAI-NING"
at the Reducet Rate of $50. enormous increase in house rents that for the Round Voyage, including Meals while the Steamer
in Part There
by this Steamier, either by the for which Voyare for
hit is
is issued or by her follow. ing Sailing from Foochow. Duration of. Stay at Foochow 42 hours.
The Trip occupies to 9 days and the Steamer will Leave HONGKONG from the Com pany's Wharf at 5 p.m., Arriving at Daylight
her Eaturn (Weather permitting).
on
The Company's Steam Launch will convey passenger" from Pagoda ANCHORAGE FOOCHOW CITT, if required.
to
For further Particulars and Dates of Sailing, Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
General ManagerB, DOUGLAS STEAMANITY CO., LTD.
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· Hongkong, 17th June, 1924,
with
TO-DAY,
at 2.30, 5,15, 2.15 & 9.15
D. W. GRIFFITH'S JUDITH OF BETHULIA cast including Blanche Sweet Mao Marsh, William Gish Dorothy Gish, "Robert Haron, Henry B. Walthal & Kate Bruce. Chinese educational
film produced by B.A.Y. "SAFETY FIRST"
THE CORONET
Coy.
pointed out in the article we published yesterday, the Decennial Reports of the Chinese Maritime Customs show that there has been a substantial rise in the
Armstrong, as he was best
THE TYPHOID OUTBREAK.
many years a keen volunteer and held the rank of Captain, when he retired In all this no account has been taken
some few years ago, the holder of a long-" · These are service medal. He married, 13 years of imported commodities, described in the Reports as having Mrs. W. G. Humphreys and has one son *M, W daughter of the late Mr.” and creased by leaps and bounds. Nor, must aged 14, at Marlborough College, and a we disregard the rising standard of living daughter about five years of age Mr. which make those imported commodities Auszug proceeded to England to be
with her Hon about eightqu incnths ago essential needs. Wages in any places and had contemplated returning to Hong- have not risen yet commensurate with the kong in September. It is scartely nee increased cost of commodities The sary to say that the deepest sympathy cost of living throughout China-at all Pakhoi Comissioner, for example, says expected bereavement, and also with
will he felt for her in her sad and un events in every place in which the Cas- that in some instances the rise in the Miss Armstrong, the deceased gentlr- toms has a station--not only as regards cost of imported commoditica, kero family residing in the Colony,
man's sister, and other, members of the every imported necessary of life, but sene bil-" is threatening to put then The funeral will take pince this after- every locally produced necessary articles, out of reach, of all but xo, of many who, noon at Happy Valley.
Taking a wide and general view of our when wages and prices were lower, could, subject, we may see the origin of this afford to purchase." teridency on the part of Chinese produce in the great fluctuations that have taken place in recent years in the price of the variety of fortus to meet the alarming staple food, of the people-rice. There cost of the warfare which has been waged are places where house rents have not in the province for so long. If order materially appreciated during tire decen- could be restored in the province, and the nial period covered by these Reports ordinary trade routes once again made They are few, it is true. In fact, a far safe for trade, "we might begin to enter as we have observed, the port of Ningpo Lain some hope, if not of a substantia is about the only place in China of which decline in the cost of living, at all events it has been possible to write that house some approach to stabilisation. But with rents have not so far been affected by the prices once on a high level the rising standard of living among the Chinese wil upward trend of all other living extend to maintain them. In not one of penses." In Foochow rents are set down these Reports do we find any prospec. as having risen 50 per cent.; in Canton held out of a return to former price from 100 to 150 per cent; they leave levels.
On the top of all thig-notably soʼin the neighbouring province of Kwangtung there is formidable taxation in a great
LAST WEEK'S CASES
of netiäable diseases for last week shows The Medical Officer of fealth's returna 20 cases of enteric fever, with deaths and 5 cases of paratyphoid fever and I'death.
Of the "enteric fever cases 11 octurroð in the Victorin registration district, 8 in Old and New Kowloon and 1 at Shauki- wan. The patients were: 9 British, 2 English, a Chinese, Danish, Welsh,
Japanese and 1,Indian.
The distribution of the paratyphoid
case was in Victoria, in Kowloon, the patients were: Scottish, Chinese, at Shaukiwan and 1 at Aberdeen, and American, One was an imported cane. typhoid, were reported-one in Victoria On Monday two further cases of para- and one in the New Territory, One was a British case, the other Chinese,