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THE
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AND
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General Managers,
Hongkong, July 14, 1914.
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LESSONS IN CHINESE.
ASTHMA
CAN
J. H.TAGGART, Manager.
GRAND HOTEL:
the vicinity of all the principal Banks,
A first-class and up-to-date Hotel, most central location, within
Noted for the best Food; Refreshments, Accommodation and Cleanliness. Cuisine under European Supervision.
A first-class string Orchestra renders selections, from 5.30 p.m. fo. 11.30 p.m.
Special monthly terms for residents and for shipping people,
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TELEPHONE ON EACH FLOOR.
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Price $2.50 per bottle.
CREEN ISLAND GEMENT İ COMPANY, LIMITED. ·
PORTLAND CEMENT
In Casks of 375 lbs. net. In Bags of 250 lba. net.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO. General Managers. Hongkong, 16th August, 1910
THE
LONDON DIRECTORY
(Published Annually) graduate versed in litera- communicate direct with English tare, has been a teacher to European officiala and merchants MANUFACTURERS & DEALERS In this Colony for over ten years. complete commercial guide to London& in each slam ofgoods, Besides being a He has a good method of train-isa suburbs, the directory contains lists of Ing Europeans to pass in the
MR. LI HON FAN, a Chinese Enables traders throughout the World to
STEAMSHIP LINES arranged under the ports to which they all and indicating the approximate sailings.
Chinese examination, and is EXPORT MARCHANTS Possessed of a first rate certificate with the Goods they ship, and the Colonial Chinese teacher: He has and Foreign Markets they supply: Iso a good knowledge of Manda- rin and Hakka:
Those who intend learning the Chinese language are requested to write c/o "Hongkong" Tole- graph" office or direct to No. 14, Graham Street, 1st floor, Hongkong, 29th Jan., 1912.
WING KEE & 0.
-49, Connaught Rd,
SHIP CHANDLERS
PROVISION & COAL
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Bengheng, 318. October, 1913.
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THE CARLTON HOTEL.
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premises.or
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HR. WARING, ACTING MANAGER.
NEW MACAO HOTEL,
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The above Hotel was opened on August 1a, 1914, under new proprietorship and management. The Hotel now offers for Residents and. Tourists excellent accommodation. Large dining PROVINCIAL Trade Notices room facing the sea. It has been entirely renovated throughout of loading Manufacturers, Merchants and newly furnished, and is now up-to-date in every respect. Large eto, in the principal provincial towns & and airy rooms, excellent sanitary arrangements, Hot and Cold industrial centres of the United Kingdom Baths, electric light and fans. Private and Public Bar and
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OUR CONTEMPORARIES.
South China Morning Post.
No Peace Yot.
While we all want peace, and want it as soon as possible, the only kind of peace that will be acceptable to the Allies will be that which is dictated by the Allies to a beaten and humbled Germany. The great Russian atatesman, M. Siganoff, makes this very clear in a telegram published to-day. Better's pro- longed war than a patched up peace that will leave all the elements of trouble to ferment uctil hostilities again break ant. Posse
the
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power of militariem. crashed is the last thing on earth to be desired. It will be recalled" that laet September, immediately Germany saw the game was up, Count Bernstorff, at the babest of
36 H.P. PENTA MARINE MOTOR his Government, began sounding
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Telephone 27.
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Hongkong, 18th July, 913.
the American Government to ascetin upon what terms the Allies would be willing to accept pesce. The object of the menm- uvre was obviously to discover: the real strength of the Triple. Entente and it encceeded, for no sooder were the words altered than the three great partners on the opposing side ecnoluded an | agreement that no one of them would make peace without the consent of the others,
Daily roses.
Japanese as Settlers in China, The practical effect of the now treaty with China is apparently being looked forward to in Japan with considerable optimism, though, it is at present rather difficult to see sufficient justifica tion for thie, The new arrange- menta give Japan a free hand in South Mencharia. Henceforth they can buy or lease land in that province without let or restriction; they can travel freely from one end to the other, and can engage in industry or agriculture at their pleasure. These are importent concessions, not to be under- valued; but at the same time the conditions under whiol- the Japanese will bare to carry ca their exploitation of South Manchutis are no less important. These will be actually the exect reverse of those obtaining in Hawaii and Californic, where Japenese sstilere have been to successful, and it would not be going too far to say that the Japanese Bettlers in South Man- oharia will find themselves in the position of having the same complaints to make against the Chinese in that province as the Americans in Hawaii sad California have against the Japanese. In California success. has been obtained by dint of the lower standard of living of the Japanese: that is, they are willing to work at lower wages as employees and to earn less profit Be proprietera,
China Mail, British Commercial Propaganda. Discussing the building up and the expansion of British com- merce, which we are all hoping will take place at the close of the war, a write is a Home paper to hand has some interesting and useful observations to offer that should prove as efficacious to the British merchant in the Far Esat 88 to his confrere at home.' Pro- pagandiem, he saya, ie necessary, but it must be aggressively active and direct. Circulars and pamph lets are of comperatively little value. Personal contact is requisite. The representative, 100, must bave, practical experience. He must belp the client to formulate his de mande, must guide him in his selection, and must persuade him that his principals alone can satisfy them, and in doing ro conform to the practice or nations al prejudices of the country. On the other hand, he must meet the client's wishes, even if he regards them as feddish or otherwise win him over to saner views, and he must be prepared to give the measure of financial accommoda, tien common to the country. This is a large order, and only a firm or company with extensive pro- daation and turnover can afford auch representation in several countries; but where this is possible the result ia moat affec tiva.
For a good solid malayla Carte or Table d'Hote with Wines & Liquors of the Best
ALEXANDRA CAFE