CANTON NEWS.
PHILIPPINE CONSTABULARY BAND,
Concert to-morrow in the Public Gardens.
THE
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1915,
RECRUITING AT HOME.
Stirring Appeal by Party Leaders.
The following is a copy of an appeal issued at Home, to assist. recraiting, by the leaders of the Liberal, Unionist and Labour
Parliamentary Recruiting, Committee; 12, Downing
Strest, Londen, S.W.
(From Our Own Correspondent.) Butchers' Tax Increased. Canton, January 12, Upon receipt of the report by the special cffioer rert to Canton to investigate the condition of the taxes levied upon tobacco, l'qucra and cattle, the Minister of Financo wired to the author.lies hers that he was bolding consultations relative to the matter of making an inpresse in the tax on tobacco and liquore also that it had been decided to double the tax on by far the most important of all, and the double rato in to take *ffect from the first of February. The people of this city have not forgotten the "batcbors' #rike" of a few months ago, when an attempt was made to overtex meat, and sincerely hope this Overture, "Elverboi," Kublan, action on the part of the Central Saito, At the King's Court; Susare required. Government will not cause a re-() lier Ladyship, the Countess. petition of tho "inconvenience.
DAIRY FARM NEWS.
FARMER
OUR
HAMS &
BACON
CANNOT BE EXCELLED:
THE STAR.
READ THESE:
THE COURIER.
We are informed that by ito | Partica¦— courtesy of His Excellency the Governor General of the Philip pine Islands the famous Philippine
"At the Royal Show to-day Constabulary Band, which is on Dear Sir or Madam
Mr. George Faimer, the well- ̈ “For many years past, Mr. Wo, desire to danw your atten known ham and bacon curer of George Farmer, of Ballarat, has way to the Panama Pacifio shibition, witt, is Excellopu on the enclosed form, in which Eureka Street, Bal'arat East, been a prominent prize-taker at mentary concert to His Excellonus you are asked to state the names followed up his previous numer the leading shows if the Com slaughtered cattle. This tax is the Governor of Hongkong in the of those of your house bold who are cus and record breaking successes.monwealth, and h's list of suc
Public Gardens from 4 to 5.30 willing to enlist for the War. By at former shows in Melbourne cesses is now a very lengthy and filling in and posting the House- and Sydney by gaining first and meritorious one. At the Royal; pm, on Fri ay the 15th inst.
The public of Hongkong are bolder's Return without delay, champion prizes for bacon and Show which was oponed in Mo- you will render material assistance first and champion prizes for boume to-day he was again to cordially invited to be present.
to the War Office. The nomes hams, thus pronouncing him the fure, securing first and returned will be entered, in a without doubt Champion of the champion prizes for bacon and Register, and the rearst Recruit
Commonwealth."
first and champion for bama." ing Officer will arrange to attest those registered in their services
Halt a Million to Peking.
Governor Li received a wire from the Central Government a few days ago urging him to send the quarterly tax to Peking to meet argent demands.
Accord.
ingly Governor Li instructed the Chief of the Financial Department, to withdraw $500,000 from the Canton Treasury and the sum has been transmitted to Peking.
Educational Prospects. The old, well-wern ery of, "No; Fonds! that is often repeated in Government circles in Peking was sounded so frequent-
The programme is as follows: March, "Loyal Comrades," Black
anburg.
(b) Her Grace, the Duchess. (c) Her Majesty, the Queen. Trumpet Solo,-Inflammatus from
"Stabat Mater," Rossini,
Soloist, Lson Roberto." Excerpts from The Girl in the
Taxi," Joan Gilbart.
Czardas, "The Ghost of the
Warrior," Grossmaún. Fantasia, "Albion," Bastené:
W. H. LOVING, Captain P.C.,
Vacductor,
ly in the ears of Mr. Tong, a decline. A few day ago General
Sam Fan How Piracy Case. A piracy was committed last month at
Can
Sam
There has been a generous response to the appeal for men for the new Armies, but the number of recruits, though lerge, oes not nearly meet the Nation's noed. In order to maintain and reinforce our troops abroad and to complete the new Armies which
we hope within a few months to throw into the field, we need all the best the Nation can give us of its youth and strength..
IF YOU WANT TO GET THE BEST COME TO US.
T.K. K. ENTERPRISE.
Extension of South American
Service."
Year, the Toyo Kisen Kaisha has With the advent of the New decided to extend the astvice of ite South American line to Los If we are to repair as far as may of the extension are not yet to Angeles and Paname. Full details be humanly possible the innumer band, but it is anticipsed that ablo wrongs in floted on our Allies, the service will be quickened and f we are to avoid for ourselves the better facilities offered to first illa which they have suffered, if
if
The first steamer on the new we are to maintain for our child- and second class travellers.
Every man, therefore, who is eligible will sak his own con- science whether in this emergency it is not his duty to hold himself ready to enlist in the forces of the Crowo.
--
Ecrew, geared turbine steamer of 18,500 tons displacement, on March 10.
י
Machine Guo," Capt. Stewart. Thursday, 21st Jan., Company aad Battalion Drill," Capt. I, R.
Walker.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
A Valuable Collection of Anti- que China and Curios (just arrived from the North, being the property of the well known Deal- ers, Messrs. Kwong Yung & Co.)
Auction on THE Undersigned has received Instructions to sell by Public
FRIDAY & SATURDAY the 22nd & 23rd January, 1915 commencing each day at 2.30 p.m. at his Sales Roomis, Duddall Street, A Valuable Collection
of
comprising:-- 5-coloured and, blue and white vases, plates, howls and figures,
ote.
Sang-de-boeuf VO903, white Goddess of Mercy, Ming.
Bronzo incense burners and vases, Ming,
Crystal, agate and jade snuff bottles and ornaments, etc.
5-coloured and blue and white placques.
ren all that we hold desr-bou ran was the e.. Kiyo Mara, which Antique China & Curins from the Minister of Education, that Lang succeeded in effecting a
our contract with a Japanese Com-our, freedom, our very life 38 a has already left Hongkong. The Sure to Ming Dynasties, and a abort time ago a
Nation-we must fight with the was current that he was on the pony for the delivery of 250 tous point of resigning his post, rather for the use of Chinese warships courage and endurance which to leave will be the .s. Anyo Kunghi to Towkwong periods, than face the certainty of seeing stationed here within three months won for us the struggles of thearn, the Company's new swin all his plans wrecked on the rock at a very satisfactory price. In past.
The these days of Boring prices in of financial stringency. President has, however, come to every line of commodities it is the rescue and put new courage refreshing to learn of this rather into the heart of the Minister by unique occurrence. personally guaranteeing the neces sary money for the oarrying out
Tue dilloultios and dangers of his plans, even though the
How which confront us have never European war should not beended
on a boat loaded with kerosene boon an greal; we await the issue. next year.
Guarda-Second half January
Blackwood screens inlaid with The ente country has been oil, the property of the Asiatic Pet-with confidence, relying on the divided into six educational dis-roleum Co., Suameen. The Com-spirit and self-sacrifics of our Jan. 17, Civil Service Co.; 18 5-coloured and blue and white
mander of the Picket Guards, Mr. fellow-countrymen to prevail. Right Station M.-G. Co.; 10, porcelain placques, etc., etc tricts, one of which comprises Poon Si-y, hue lately hunted
We are,
Scoute Company; 20, Soon'ts Com- Soochow red wood curio Hazkow, where a great Univers down and arrested several pirates Your obedient servante.pany 21, Scoula Company; 22, cabinets, flower stands, tables. ity in to be organised. A certain and discovered more than 400 HH. ASQUITH
No. 2 Section Artillery; 23, No. etc. N A. BONAR LAW aum raised for that especial pur- rose is still on deposit in the boxes of the stolen booty. Ea ARTHUR HENDERSON Uommunication Bank, with the couraged by his success, the authorities have been urging exception of a portion that was
their soldiers and policemen to drawn out for another purpose make greater efforts to bring these. a short time ago, and this is thought to be a satisfactory becoming so bold now that they rascals to justice, as they are oleas about which the needed In case there is a lack of funds merchants. We are glad to be by Lieut-Col. A. Ouapman, V.D., amount can be easily gathered, even dare to plunder foreign
able to state that another captive, state:
Barracks Burned.
Presidents,"
VOLUNTEER ORDERS.
Corps Orders issued yesterday
Parades. Parades for Taure-
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS,
also
Catalogues will be issued.
On view from Wednesday, the 20th.
Terms: Cash on delivery.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
TO LET.
GREAT
WAR SALE
NOW PROCEEDING
AT
MACKINTOSH'S
of
Owing to the effect the war on "business generally we have decided to make. DRASTIC REDUCTIONS
in the prices of the whole of our new and up-to-date Autumn and Winter stook of gentleman's wearing apparel.
GENUINE BARGAINS OF SEASONABLE GOODS
AT
MACKINTOSH & Co's, Ltd.,
16,
MEN'S WEAR SPECIALISTS,
DES VEUX ROAD, 16
LTD.
WM. POWELL, ANNUAL SALE
NOW PROCEEDING,
BIG REDUCTIONS IN
LADIES & CHILDREN'S GOODS. Wm. POWELL, Ltd.
J. ULLMANN
N & Co.
The leadlag French Jewellery Heuss.
Watchmakers.
Fancy Goods. Diamond Merchants.
Grand Assortment of
BINOCULARS & STOP WATCHES.
The most reliable place for Diamonde, Jewellery and accurata Timo keepera.
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6. Des Vœux Rd,
of
locality, Electric Light. Water, Bathroom, Kitchen. Moderate ront, varying from $20 to $35.- Telephone accommodation. Also furnished Rooms.Apply. H. Ruttonjce, Royal George Hotel..
10 LET.
TO LET European house. No. 156, Praya East.-Apply Pro- Office, JARDINE,
Tel 1382,
CILMOUR THOMPSON'S
1 Section Artillery and Deft N.B. The Undersigned will Section M. G. Co.; 24, Cantre give a 2-weeks' guarantee sa to Section M. G. Co.; 25, Civil the gonuineness of the articles Service Co.; 20, Night Section offered. M. G. Co.; 27, Scouts Company; 28, Scouts Company; 20, Scouts Company; 30, No. 2 Section Artillery 31, No. 1 Section Artillery and Loft Section M.G Co. Parades.Parades for Friday, to establish the projected primary a participant in the same piracy,
15.b instant, nil. Field-Day-There will be a schools in the various provinces, was taken by the Water Polios Field Day on Sunday 7th February Lieut, Murphy. Orderly Sergi
Detail-Orderly Officer, 2ad it is proposed to lovy miscellaneous and sent to the provincial gael on Appointments. Sergt. W. M. taxes to make up the deficiency. Saturday last."
Flats Tanish TO LET Nice Satherland, Scouts Company, is Sergeant Fritz. Mr. Tong is now very much en-
ROOMS, in Kowloon; suit- Guard to-night, No. 2 Section appointed acting Sargeant Major couraged and feels that the pro-
and Corpl. J. B. itemsay, Scoute Artillery: to-morrow, No. 1 Secable for Europeans, Airs, in good spects for doing the country good
tion Artillery and Laft Sotion educationally are bright,
On the seventh inst., a fire Company, is appointed acting. G. Co. Surely there is not a greater brake out in the old and new Sergeant, dated 13, 1. 15.
Musketry (Standard Test),- need in all China than to bave barracks belonging to the troope the benefits of a properly organis-stationed a short distance south Officer on duty in the Butte, Sun- ed primary public school system, of the C.nton Kowloon Railway day 17th isst., Lieut. Wright, in If this country is ever to be brought station. The whole of the build-plecs of 2nd Lieut. Lindsatt, to the point of being able to carry inge were burned to the ground, on a republican form of govera-la oonsequenes the troops are day, 14th instant:-5.00 p.m. ment and do it acceptably, it must now obliged to live in the open, Musketry lustruation on Kennedy be brought about by educating The Commander wrote to the Road Lange for the following the rising goneration.
Railway Director asking for im- Recruits:-Right Section M."G. Redemption of Provincial Notes. mediate repairs. In reply the Co,, Ptes. 11. A. Hyndman, 0.
To her honour be it said that Director, Mr. Won, said that a Pareira, Mizza, Machado, AJ.V. The Steamship of all the provinces Kwangiang great deal of care and money had Ribiero, tathsam, H.W. Ramsay, is the only one that has been able been expended upon the construo 0. V. F. Ribiero, Roza, Silaa, hereby Informed that all to redeem ber old, depreciated tion of the camp and ho was of Tavares, Wilna and Minhinnett. Goods are being landed at their notes in anything like an ac the opinion the fire was entirely Service rifles to be carried. S.M. risk into the Godowns of Holt's at Kowloon, whence ceptable manner. Other provinces the result of gross carelessness on Colley, D.O.L.I., wili attend. Wharf are now preparing to take up this the part of the troops. For the 5.15 p.m., Nos. 1 and 2 Seotons and/or from the wharves problem in their respective additional reason that funds were Artillery and Leit Section MG delivery may be obtained.
No claims will be admitted tersignature and tako Immediate borders, and the Coin Bureau has low, he added that he thought OJ. 10 pdr. drill at Headquarters. after the Goods have left the delivery of cargo from alongside. decided it will be necessary to they might as well not ex- Remainder, Musketry Exercises Godowns, and all Goods romain- Cargo impeding discharge will act upon four different plans of pect any appropriation to be and Aiming Drill under C. Coming undelivered after the 20th be landed immediately at con-
present and manders. procedure, according to the state made them at
instant will be subject to rent. signees' risk and expense. Detail Orderly Olicor, 2nd All claims against the Steamer Cargo remaining on board of effairs in the different provinces, suggested they look for some se follows: (1) The notes of public place, as for instance a Lieut. Murphy. Orderly Sergeant, must be presented to the Under January 15th, 1915 at noon Hanse, Hupeb, Szechuen, Fang-templo, where they might find Sergeant Frith
signed on or before the 10th prox. will be subject-to-landing or they will not be recognized: charges and if undelivered Tin, Kirin and Baglang-Kiang accommodation for themselves,
All broken, chafed and damaged January 19th, 1915 at 5 p.m. provinces will be redeemed by
Goods are to be left in the Go-will be subject to both landing downs, where they will be ex- and storage charges.
No Fire Insurance whatev.r amined on the 20th inst. at 11
will be effected.
contracting a losa; (2) in Kiang:
ai, Shantung and Shansi the
The Canton Mint.
On account of the high rate of money will be raised by selling exchange for Hongkong notes, the
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MOGUL LINE OF STEAMERS. From GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
and STRAITS.
"MONTROSE" "ONSIGNEES of Cargo are
effented
perty
MATHESON & Co., Ltd.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIF COMPANY.
FROM SAN FRANCISCO, JAPAN PORTS, & MANILA,
8.8. MANCHURIA ".... The above mentioned vessel having arrived consignées of cargo are hereby notified to send in their bills of lading for coun-
To-day's Orders. Corps Orders issued to-day br Lieut-Col. A. Chapman, V. D., atate
Weekly Reports.-0, Co. are the public estates; (3) notes of mint has not been buying silver reminded that the weekly state is No Fire Insurance has been All chafed and otherwise dam- Chili, Honam, Ashai and for some time. But a thousand required at the Orderly Room not a will be provided for cattles of oopper has been deliver later than 5 p.m. to-day. Kiangan
the looal ed by the Mit ui Bassan Kaisha
Joined. The undermentioned by collecting all taxes; and (4) the paper of Kan- and work is being rashed on the members having joined the Corps so and Bein Kan provinces will making of copper cents in order are allotted Corpe numbers and be bought by means of the surplus to be prepared for the great posted as follows:-Pies, O. B. from the Salt Gabelle, demind for these coins that is Johnson, R. N. Anderson, A. H. sure to be marifeated at the time Crew, G. R. Haywood, F. H
Cheaper Japanesa Coal,
Bills of Lading will be counter signed by:
DODWELL & Co., Ltd.
Agente.
Hongkong, 14th January, 1915,
TO LET
At the time when Japan de- of the Chinese New Years issued Baker and F. 4. Porty, all to TO LET-Furnished or un- furnished, with use of Tennis clared war with Germany, the The Superintendent has Scoute Company, Pte. P. W. price of coil was steadily climbing his report for the year 1914, from Goldring to Left Section M, G, Co. Court, Ground Floor of No. 2 Bay bigher and bigher. But since the which it appears that the net Officers Training Leotares. View, corner of Mody and capture of Thingtan this skyward profit was 8610,000, a little less Tuesday, 19th Jan, Charac- Chatham Roads, Kowloon,
teristics and Tactios of the Apply to No. 1 BAY VIEW, movement has been sucoteded by than that of 1913,
aged cargo will be examined at the above Company's, godown January 19th, 1915 at 2 p.m.
No claim will be entertained unless accompanied by short de- livery note or list of exceptions. takon at the time of delivery to consignee and signed for and on behalf of the Pacific Mail'8.8. Co
"All claime must be filed on or before Feb. 13th, 1915, other- wise they will not be recognized. B. 10. MORTON,
Agent. Hongkong, 13th January, 1915;
Royal Blendi
Whisky
Fit for a Prince
Mouse Wheres that d-d cat now..
PRICE PER CASE, 1 DOZEN QTS., DUTY PAID,
SOLE AGENTS:
$21.00
CANDE, PRICE & CO., LTD.
Tel. No, 135.
6, Queen's Road Central,
Hongkong
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