Intimation.
Powell's
GRAND
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
NOW OPEN.
TOYS Every conceivable
A
kind of Toy,
From-10. Conts-to.35.Dollars.
DOLLS
gorgeous array of Fairies, dressed, partly dressed and undressed,
From 20 Cents to 30 Dollars each.
ANIMALS
of all kinds, Including:
Polar Bears, Grizzly Bears, Teddy Bears, Hares, Rabbits, Terriers, Bulldogs, Spaniels, Monkeys, C
Cute, Donkeys, Horses, Elephants,
etc...
etc.,
སྐར་ ང་ ར
etc.
GAMES
All the newest
Farlour Games,
Comprising: Cups and Balls, Gurden Throwing,
Peg Quoits, Cuptive. Skittles. Ballooning, Sea Fights, New Hopla, Pop in Taw, Atlas Race Games, Leap Frog, Bowls, Planchette, Giggle Gogglo, Ring Pitch,
etc.; etc.,
etc.
XMAS TREE Decorations
and. Ornaments
GALORE.
Rocking Horses,
Tricycles,
Hobby Horses,
&o., &c., &c..
Fancy Goods.
POWELL'S
ALEXANDRA
BUILDINGS
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEDNESDAY December 9 1908.
Intimations.
›NETHERLANDS LLOYD OF AMSTER.
DAM AND BATAVIA,
"HE_Undersigned
Tagadesigned having been appointed prepared to accep! Five and Marine Risks at Curreal Ba.co.
CRUZ, BASTO & CO. Hongkong, 11th November, 1408 1978
BAZAAR.
THE NEW REIGN.
As far as the outside world is in a position to judge, the reign of Emperor Houqu Tùng, whose enthronement took place yesterday, he glas under the mast favourable suspices. A
her to prejudice à good case. à change in :Japan's attitude towards China hay already „manifested" › itself under the factful regime inaugurated by Marquis · Katsura, and persia tent but friendly raprasanțations, should ultim. ately súlva "the many problems that are now exercising the two Governments, the agrees
now order has been established in Chios, and meat with the United States will tend to coo bas gained the recognition of the Powera how- - firm the belief that the wisdom of'standing well ing interests to safeguard in the Far East, Nowith all Powers in receiving more attention in fonger in this Empire called upon to give battle Japan then formerly; and the moment is to the many-headed bydra of foreign aggres opportuna for China to urge the necessity of sion, which has no sooner been scotched in bringing the conduct of individual Tapaner, pas direction than an angry and rapacions, who are ever ranging farther afield, into line mouth in another quarter claims immo" with the enlightened policy of the Govern diate attention. By a philosophy of their meal,-N, C. D. News, own creation rather than in consequence of aay frceful dictum of the Chinese, for- elga Governments have arrived at the deci UNDER REDERICK alegrity of China have to be regarded as an INDER the Distinguished Patronage of sion that the ladepandence and territorial
́IK ̃AID ̈ ̄OF ̃THE
POOR CHINESE ORPHANS)
OF THE
ASILE DE LA SAINTÉ ENFANCE,
LUGARD, K.C.M.0, C.D., D.5 Q.
The French Sisters have the honour to announce that their" ANNUAL BAZAAR will be held at the City Hall, on MONDAY, the 14th insi, nt 2 o'clock in the afternopa.
An inspection of the different Needle and Fancy Work mida by their Poor Orphans is requested.
ASILE DE LA SAINTE ENFANCE. Hongkong, zad December, 1908.
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THE IMPERIAL.COLONIAL CLUB..
-BANKING POWER OF TWO
GREAT COUNTRIES;
At the very time when the Comptroller of the Curioncy makes public the latest reports of the national banks of the United States, the latest basking statistics of Great Britain appear. This makes possible noma interesting comparitons The total deposits of all the banks of the United Kingdom, including the Bank of Eugland, in July," 19" 8, amounted to about $4,575,000,000. The deposits in the national basks of the United States amounted to over E1,000,000,000 more.
axiom of the immediate development of the Far East The very day that witnessed the enthronement of the infant Emperor, for whom we would wish health, long life and happiness, found the signatures being affixed to the latest agreement embodying this significant prin- ciple. Thus China can feel free for the first time for many decades from the auxiety of | threatened partition or dismemberment. She has also the satisfaction of knowing that her hold | on the outlying territoires of the vast Empire is stronger than at any other period. Mao Not only this, but the deposits in the nation THE above Club is formed chiefly for
churia is once more under Chinese administra, al banks of the United States are growing COLONIAL and OVER-SEAS MEM-tinn, even though it still bears outward and much more rapidly than the deposits in the BERS; it is situated at No. 8, Piccadilly (the
visible, signs of à former regima. In' Tibet; | banks of the United Kingdom, “From 1901 to centre of Clubland), opposite the Green Paik.
thanks to the British expedition of 1904 and | 1908 the expansion of deposits in the national The Club has a Bridge Section, Reception, -Dining-Billiard-Room-Smoking—Lounger
to the subsequent disinterestaduess shown by | banks in this country amounted 10.98 per cent, Reading Room and Library.
the British Government, Chios is" in a better while in the same time the deposits in the Ladies are eligible as Members,
position to enforce her wishes upon this remote backs of the United Kingdom increased only Entrance Fes, Five Guíneas, Annual Sub. territory than she has been at any time during 7 per cent. This is shown by the following scription, Five Guineas,
the last century. The voluntary exile of the table comparing the deposits in the banks of Dalai Lama bas been turned to good ac- the two countries during the last seven years -
United Kingdom. count, and China will be to blame if she does not cause it to be known throughout Tibet that
$4,575,900,000 115 spiritual bead has conformed a person to
4,525,000,000 the requirements of his country's position as a
4,375,000,000 4.325,000,000 dependent state by acknowledging his alleg. Jace to Peking. Where Tib:t leads, Mongolia
4;175,000,000 follows, and unless the Dalai Lama elects to
$75,000,000.. use his idfusuce to `a banefal purpose, that 1902 ......... 4,375,000,000 téritory too should remain amenable to the con- Of course, if the deposits of the national Iral of Paking, until the matter of its administra. banks of the United States and those in the
Fanther particulars from
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THE ORGANISING SECRETARY, 84, Piccadilly, W, London, 19th August, 1908
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY
LIMITED.
PORTLAND CEMENT,
la Cank of 75.a. ne! $5.50 per
In Bags of
ez Factory,
so toe, bet $8.45 por
ex Factory
||
1955
1908 1957 1905 ....... 1904 muim
903
United States. $5,695,509,031
5,216,085,097. 4,927,865,451
4.735.477,535
4,100,935,409
3,863,532,114
3,844,365.538
Castion has bees materially simplified by the banks of the United Kingdom were reduced to
BR
SHEWAN TOMES & Co., General. ManAKOTE, Hnuskone, 10th Angayi, ron8,
DON'T BUY
AT ELSEWHERE BEFORE you call at
FRENCH STORE
(Oppossie ASTOR HOUSE).
NOW SHOWING
introduction of Gas of the most civilizing factors a per capita basis, the banks of the United of the pressot day- the railway lins,
Kingdom would make a much more lavour. Of the more domestic section of Chinese able showing; but it should be remembered. that while the exhibit for the United Kingdom affairs, as they present themselves to the Ro gent who carries on the government of the is practically, that of all the joint stock banks, country during the minority of the young Em- including the Bank of England, the exhibit for [spoiór, if we have to speak less confidently, it the United States is only for the national banks, is merely because the foreign observer is in a and there are thousands of State banks and more unfavourable position to gauge the real trust companies outside of these institutions trend of events. Court circles in Feking are which catty on much the same class of business. as much as ever aforbidden city, and we have If the aggregate deposits of all the national to rely upon jadirect indications to decide and State banks and trust companies of the whether the pinty of reform is in the ascendra; United States for 1997 were compared with " or whether the powers that be are still halting the total deposits in the joint sinck banks and between two opinings and cannot bring the Bank of England for the same year, and. themselves, to favour whole-heartedly either then reduced to the per capita basis, the com. the advocates of progress OJ the forces parison would be slightly is, favour of the of reaction. Nevertheless at a critical period United States. In that year the deposits in in ber history China has passed through a not the commercial ban fog institutions of the able change is the occupancy of the Dragon United States amounted to about Sriz per brane without expatiuncing any of those pa-capita of population, while the deposits in the pular convulsions that might have been antici-joint stock banks of the United, Kingdom and pated in a country claiming so. little cohesion among its component parts. The maintenance of peace at this juncture is a credit to the shrewd common sense, of the Chinese As a people they are not without their aspirations although to what extent these are consciously shared by the bulk of the nation must remain an open question--but for the time being there fro is nothing to 'dispel the belief that "Yonng | There has been no more marvellous develop.
China," whether of reasoned purpose or frara lack of organization, intends to await quietly cleater indications of Peking's leanings, That it will submit to be thwarted indefinitely authorities have only to study contemporary of its hopes is not to be expected, and the history for instances of the various methods by which a cation attains a cherished object.INA Timely appreciation in the Capital of the grow og force of public opinion even ia inarticulate
A Large and Fancy Apsortment, of The Best FRENCH TOYS, DOLLS,
TOM SMITH'S CRACKERS,
CADBURY'S CHOCOLATE,
PERNOT BISCUITS,
&c. &c. &c. Hanekoop, 21st November. 1008,
COLD STORAGE
THETD, have 20 40,000 Ouble feet of HONGKONG ICE COMPANY. GOLD STORAGE available at EAST POINT daily Sunday excepted, to receive and deliver perishable goods,
•Stores will be Open at 10 AM. Bud 4 PM.
W. PARLANE, Manager.
Hug, 320d Jane, rodič
PARST BREWING COMPANY,
MILWAUKEE.“
FRESH SUPPLIES ALWAYS KEPT IN STOGE
督
SIENSSEN & Co., Agasts for
HONGKONG & SOUTH CHINA, Hongkong, 19th fulr, ton",
China will save the country both moral, and economic distress... 17, as wo. hope, this fact fint already been realized in Peking, then ̧bath" from within and from without the now eign bas started under happy auspices.
In this connexion it is impossible to 'refrain from commodt upon the notable exchange of views which has been effected between the United States and Japan. By those familiar with -diplomatic-usage-it-will-be-conceded-that-the- form in which tha understanding betwêen thê, two Governments has been placed on record" in no way detracts from the significance of its repurpose. An "offensive and delensive alliance," as there has been an ¿nclination in some quar- ters to term the agreement, has not been con. cluded; but a very effective guarantee of peace in the Far East has been established. A treaty or a more formal ant nia would require ratification
THERAPION HAY NOW ALSO BE OBTAINED- In DragEE (TASTELE55) FORM,
sness
A BROKEN-DOWN SYSTEM
This is a condition (or darasaj so which doctan KIVO MANY CAMDs, but which few of them really understand. Filpił plywoakness-breakdown, as it wore, of the vital forces that sustain the sy jem. No matter what mayun is caused (for flag A Are almost numberless), Ika symptome are nach the tame: the more prominent being als segar og prostration or weRYLINERI, spints and most of energy for all the e Affairsoflike. Now, what alone fiabsolated, pros natin allanchi amensk iscrtasad vitalitymi. VITAL STRENGTH & ENE - Y to thaw ni shase randkid foalings, and expa proves that as n'gbe succends the day thin m moto certainly secured by a course di THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY
THERAPION No. 3
, than by any other ke zwen geenblaation., Bo surely Den it is taken in accordance with the printed dinctious accompanying it, will the abattored oralih in resized.
€
THE EXPIRING LAMP OF LIFE
LIGHTED UP AFRESHMA sho' a new existence imparted in place on whsy And so latey posed worn-out, **und up,”* and valaires. This wonderful medieumant in purely vegetable and innocuous, is agrosalila su tha taste ➡ suitable for zil constitúlions and condilomi, elther sex, and it in difmuật to imaging a can of disease or desgement, whoso main fexistens arg shofe of debility; that will not be maadily and・・ parmaneatly benefited by this nomer-falling reca-1 perativa valence, which is destined to cast into. qulirion everysking that had prresdad it for this wide-spesadandnumerosi class of kunna aflamenta,
THERAPION
1. Chemistadurong husk tas works Pricela Kingħady 10 porzuckat. Purchasera should see that the word -"TESKAPIN” popsara on Bestias. Groneamien Stamp (ie white letturn on a red grzać) aflaa to every package by order of His 5K mi/y HONG
Sold by all Cheminı
the Bank of England the same year amounted to about $108 per capita of population.
These are the two grant countijas of the de- posit currency. Nowhere else in the world ja the check system so bighly developed asia the United States. Nowhere else in the world is such a vast aggregate, of business carried on by means of checks as in these two countries.
ment of modern business than the growth of this deposit currency.-Wall Street Journal,,
Intimations.
ΣΤΗΝ
PROVIDENT LOAN AND MORTGAGE CO., LD.
(UAPITAL, PAID UP' ...................51,250,000) Loans on Mongage of House Property, &e Goods received on Storage, Advances made on Marchandise. Loans made on the Providen; System.
(Rates and Particulars on application).
"THE OFFICE, OT TRUSTEE, EXECUTOR OF WILLS, ATTORNEY, &c Uddertaken and Executed.
"SHEWAN, TOMES-& Co.,
ų! General Managers. *
Bongkong, roth March, 1908,
LEE
YEE
HAIR DRESSING SALOON
HAS ALWAYS on Hand
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at the bands of Congress, and it may well OIGARS, CIGARETTES
อย
AND
TOILET REQUISITES
FOR SALE 13, D'AQUILAR STREET, Номакомь
tan keme, and Reptimber, too
4N APPEAL.
have seemed to the Washington Govern ment inadvisable to provoke a discussion international relations at the present moment. Og'the other band, even with a duly ratifia! treaty, effect could not be given to Clausk V without referance to the Senate, and it will be sufficient to wait until the occasion arise, to test the temper of the American people on the subject of active co-operation." with Japan for somewhat remote advantages in the Far East. But as a potent guarantee of peace the understanding has a special interest for Chios, who finds herself once more the object of particular attention on the part of foreign Powers. She will, however, take no exception to this aspect, although, if it be not loss on her altogether, it must serve to stimulate her to more intelligent effort to obtain her emancipa- tion from the international tutelage. The reiteration by Japan of her resolve to claim no Ladies and Children's Under-clothing, Chil special privileges on Chipess soil by reason of dron's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery, her geographical proximity or past achieve. Materials can be supplied, If required." ments on China's behalf places powerful, for any PAPER, of old EMYKLOPEs to be made The Superioress will also be most grateful weapon in the hands of Chinese diplomacy, late-Books for the Children of the Poor Schools, which should now be saved from tisa, mini pho am iqught by the Sisters: (a takes that in the past kays frequently caused
THE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN CONVENT, CAIKE ROAD, bega most respectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of Hongkong and the Coast Ports, for their kind patronage and support, and desires to state that she will be pleased to receive orders for all kinds of NEEDLE WORK
Gentlemen's Shirts made to order, and Cuffs
and Dollars renewed on old ones..
|
|
Intimations.
PROFESSIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
DR W. R. LAMB, AMERICAN OCULIST AND OPTICIAN.
NO. 1, KING EDWARD HOTEL ANNEXE. Until, 11th inst.
THOSE wishing to consult Dr. LAMB should make an appointment not later than the 11th
inst as he will leave for AMERICA 00 SATURDAY.
F
He has all the latest and best instrumente and apparatus, for thoroughly Examining)and. Refracting the Byes according to the most modera and approved methods as employed in the Matropolitan Eye Hospitals, and has the largest supply and greatest variety of the neatest kinda and styles of mountings and looses of the best quality ever brought to this Colony-including several thousand different compound and prismatic lenses made specially to order for the correction of astigmatism and other abnormal conditions of refraction which the ordidary iectar commonly used will not correct. His facilities for attending to those in need of bla services are equal in any respect to the best obtainable anywhere abroad.
Those who are troubled with wank or defectivé vision, who suffer from sybache, beadache in the orbital region, inflammation of the eyes or weakness of the ocular muscles, or any, of the numerous conditions due to eye strain and necessitating the use of glasses—and most of these troubles are permanently cured by accurate refraction and properly suited glasses- would do well to avail themselves of the present oxceptional opportunity of having their eyes properly examined and refracted and obtaining glasson of the right kind. There are hundreds, if not thousands here, having defective sight was bave naver had their eyes properly examined by a qualified Oculist, and who are using glasser which in at least nine-tenths of the casos me quite unsuitable, and which not only fail to bring the vision up to the highest possible stand- ard, but the syss are often much strained, and 'the visios seriously and often permanently impaired.
Dr. LAMB ja certificated in optics as well as in medicine, has made the Eyes a specialty for over 20 years so that all glasses he supplies to his patients are warranted to be correct. He has thousands of references and testimonials from influential citizens from several British Colonies which he bas visited professionally and can assure those in need of his services the most thorough, reliable and satisfactory professional work. Charges Reasonable--and Consultation Free.
HOURS: 9 am to 12 a.m.¡ 2 to 5 p.m.
-Hongkong; 9th December, 1908.
FURNITURE WAREHOUSE.
L1 KWONG LOONG & CỘNG
國隆 李
CADINET-MAKERS AND ART DECORATORS, from Shanghai, has re-opened their FURNITURE STORE
No. 39, DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL. The only Shop in Hongkong with this name,
י
or every description cais be made to order in any design required.
"HERE HIGH-CLASS FURNITURE
Have been patronised by the Hongkoor desam, A. S. Watson & Co, Fisms and other Club, Hongkong Hotel, Celegraph Oo leading Establishments in the Colony, to whom referenca can be made as to the Superior Workmanship and Materials of the Furniture, &c, supplied.
Mesirs. A. S. Watson & Co, Ltd, write as follows:
"We have pleasure in stating that Mr. L1 KWONG LOONG furnished the Annexe to our Dispensary and gave us avery sails faction."
(Sd).A. 5. WATSON & Co,
ORDERS punctually attended, to, and CHARGES most moderate:
AN INSPECTION INVITED. Inngbang, 6th August,, roof,
1731
THERAPION MAY NOW ALSO BE OBTAINED.
IN DRAGER (TASTELESS) FORM, A WONDERFUL -DISCOVERY. This in tiun oge of researthand experiment, when ali natur;, so to speak, in rannacked by the scie». tifelurit cumluit and happiness of man, Belense tar indied arlo glanį šữcidos during the pas century, and among the by no meani least ime zestani-liscoverlet in madkcian zurzes that of
THERAPION.
This per action is unquestionably one of the most „genuine and collable Palent Medicines ever fatt “duced, and has, pre understand, been used in tha Coptional Hospitals by Khord, Roatan, Jobert, Velprau, Maimoneuve, the well-knows Chamoli nac and indeed by all who are regarded as autbo rit in sub matters, including the celebusted Lallemand, and Huuz, by whom it was some"lan since uniformly adopted, and that it is worthy the attention of those who regdite such a remedy was think there is no doubt. From the time of Aristote downwards, a poleni zgrni in the removal of there diseases bus (like the famed pbliosopher's stina) Bernthu obiect vf watchs of ismahögeth
herous minds and far beyond the mere pomenus. such could ever have been dagovend-of trani muting te besar metals into goldtourly the dis covery of a remedy so putent autoreplenissthe fall log cheyales of the confirmed in this cas and in the ether so effectually, speedily and safely. La cagel from the system without the ald, or EVID the knowings, of's second party, the polions of acquired or inherited less to all their protea forms as in leave no taʼnt or trace behind, Buckis THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY
THERAPION
Consignees.
(1025
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN, IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
PHE Steamship
T
"BÜLOW,"
having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk into the hazardofi
and/or extra hazardous Godowas of the Hong
kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Com-. Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained. pany, Limited, at Kowloon, and West Point
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods save left the Godowas, and all Goods remain- undelivered after the 10th of December, will be subject to rent.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods árs to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 10th of December, at 9.30 AM. All Claims must reach us before the 14th of December, 1908, or they will not be recognized.
No Firm Insamoce will be'affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
THIS STEAMER BRINGS CARGO. Ex S.S. Dundolo from Venice.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD..
-
MELCHERS & C General Agents.
Hongkong, 3rd December, (90
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE P. &.O. 5. N. Co.'s Steamer
"NILE" FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, MALTA, PORT SAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS,
Consignees of Cargo by the aboveśnamed, vessel are hereby informed that their Goods azn, | being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each' consignment will be sorted out Milk by Mark,- and delivery can be obtained as spon, de tha; Goods are landed.
Optional Goods will be landed here unless Instructions are given to the contrary before 6 hours
Goods not cleared by the toth inst., at | 4 P.M., will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by ma iu | any case whatever.
Damaged Packages must be left in tha Godhwas for examination by the Consignee's and the Company's representative at an'ap pointed hour.
All claims must be presented withlo ten days of the steamer's arrival here after which date → they cannot be recognised. ·
which way certainly mak with, if not take pace deres of, masy spitlis diar overing of our day, about whole ostentation ent nolso bero been' made, and this exten-ive and ever-increasing de and that has been cruatod for this modicioner ever introduced apprarato prove that it is des tined to cast intoblivion all those questionabl Perenndies that wrey formerly the sole reboutol—***
medical men. Thosapien may be of sand of the principal chemists and merchants-iluetpfout the old.Dusmond Fields Advertiser, Kimenetu.
Consignees.
FROM EUROPE,
THE-H. AL. Steamship
"ISTRIA,
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns.
· E. A. HEWETT,
Superlatend
Hongkong, 4th December, 1008,
58. "ERNEST SIMONS*.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
Captain Lüsing, having afrived, Consignees C°
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
"ONSIGNERS of Cargo from London ax..... s.sDordogne and Medos, from Bordeaux
of Cargo are hereby requested to soud ex. Ville de Constantine and Ville de in their Bille Lading for countersignature Dunkargat, in connection with above Stoamer by the Undersigned and to take immediate are hereby informed that their Goods, with delivery of their goods from alongside.
the exception of Opium, Treasure and Vain- Optional Cargo will be forwarded 'unless (ables, are being, landed and" stored at tinie - notice to the contrary be given befora TO- risk into the hazardous andfor extra kasardona DAY.
Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, at Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed at consignees' risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hong, kung and Kowloon Wharf and. Godown Com pany Limited, and stored at Consigness' risk and expense, 6.
All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here after which, date they cannot be recognised.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain. lng undelivered after the 14tb inst, will be subject to rent.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unles intimation is received from the Consignbem before 6 P.M., TO-DAY, requesting it to ba landed bare."
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned, Goods remaining unclaimed: after MONDAY, the 14th December, at Noon, will be subject to feat and landing charges.
All claims must be sent in to me on of before the 14th December; or (bay will not; be recoge te
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are ¦ nized.
to be left in the Godowns, where they will be All damaged packages will be examined on
MONDAY, the 14th December, aV 3.FM/ examined on the 14th inst, at 3° FM,
- No Fire Insurance has been affected; výNo Wire Insurance kan bean siÁC
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIR Hongkong Office.
Hongkong, 7th December, 1908,
Hogi, Hongkong, 7th December