CANTON NEWS.
(From Our Own Correspondant.)
Strike Among Fan Makers.
Canton, Feb. 27.
G.
NOTICES.
R.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1916.
186, -- SEX.
POST OFFICE.
To ensure the despatch' of correspond. nine by any particular stemmer the public is advised to post at hang 43 bome before the time advertised for the closing of the
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Correspondence addressed to a enemy
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SHIPPING NEWS.
ARRIVED.
WEATHER BEPORT.
Cho the 25th aci 10,45--The anticyclona la now central over, Mid-Japan. The Indo-China depression, is central between Bahan and the Paracats.
Pressure. Dan decreased considerably along the court form, Shanghai to Hong- bong and over Force. It is nearly increasing over Indo-Chin stationąy over the Philippines and in
Hal Hong, Br ca. 1900, J. W. Bran, 7th Fab-Coast Parts, 26th Feb G-D, L. & Co. Nichiren M. Jap sa 1995, Baba th Poh Mefnd Fat Coal-V.B.E Haiyang. Bu xa, 1,363, Hodgins, 25th Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours Fed-Saigon, ad Feb. Kics-D. Lending at 10 am, to-day, 23 inobwa. & Co
cannot be transmitted. subjects in China, Siam. Persia and Mar Tabra Jan. 2943. Gillespie, 18th Feb-Mojid Fah, Coal-KRE [Cejlon M., Jap. x.3, 1977, E. Fuj mi 23th Fab-Spore. 1st Fad, Gen-N Casada 14. Jap. 22. 3,5F, I. Suruçã
Any European, Non-Asiatic or Indian desiring to leave the Colony should apply in writing for permission to do so to the
On and after the 1st March, 1916, One of the leading industries Captain Superintendent of Police, in the Sa2 Wai District is the at least 48 hours before the in-al will be closed at Shannan Branch
Port Office daily at 1.30 pm, for Macao, manufacture of faze. Recently tended hour of departare, giving
nationality. the workers instituted a union name, and asked for higher wage applicant, and stating the name height and occupation of the alleging that all living necessities of the steamer or other vessel or were advanced in price. The the hour of the train by which increase asked for amounted to the applicant wishes to leave about $12 a yes:. When their Applicants should apply in person request was refused they walked for their passes at the Central out on strike at the rae time in Police Station between the hours all the stops. Their action has of 9 am to 1 pm and 2 p.m. to D'Aguilar Radio Telegraph Station. caused a great deal of trouble and pm daily. so far begotiations have failed to Hongkong 9th. July, 1915. reconcile the views of the op posite parties a big mass meet
LOAN.
ing was called for Saturday, the EIGHT PER CENT MILITARY 26th inst., when it was hoped as understanding might be reached between the employees and the shop owners.
SECOND DRAWING ON FEBRUARY 20th. -
the Ostoccan Empire are spanded.
The Services to Germany, Austria, and
Ships in commuvication with Capa
Tiba Mara
MAILS DUE Shanghai, Atlantique, 5th March.
MAILS CLOSE TO-DAY.
Shanghai, N. China. Japan via Kate- For PENANG M. 18th Feb.
Theatrin Par HSINCHANG, 28th Feb
Stzain-Par R. COMPANION, 1814 Feb
5pm
Amatra-
Flan
FOOESANG, 29th Feb, 5pm. Australia
Tasmania. New →Zezland. via Port Darwin, and Now Guinea vis. Thursday I E-PerTAIYUAN, 1813 Feb. 5
23th Feb-Shanghai, 24th Fab. God.
FORECAST FOR THE 24 HOURS ENDING AT NOON TO-MORROW.
District
*Forecast.
E. winds, szöderate to fresh-
Tatabing, Br. xx 1,426 Andersen, 29th
Feb-Moj, fird Feb, Gen-X, X. 1 Hongkong to Gap Rock... Jovenant &Co Penang M., Jap. xx 3,439. Kuzhibiki, 28th
and micy. Fad-Bumbay, and Fab. Gen-N
DuL L 102. Kregian, 23 Foò-Canton-A. P. Ca. 4 Salabad, Duz za 1231 Liberg 29th Fo.-E. Pappan. Full-a, P. Co.
| „American, Fr. sa $15. Balisani, 25th Feb.
-K.C.Wan, Gem ---Chinges. Tingehow, Br. i 1,715, Joom, 25th Fah.
Canton, Grea-B. & S. Shantung, Br. 1,568, Methreal, 29th Feb.
-Shanghai, Goa–B. & S. Chanchor fi, Hr. az 1195, Wolf 28th
·Feb.-Ero. Rion—B, & S Kaabing, Br. 22 1,143 Byabs. 13th Feb
Rice R&S
B. 113, Hobbs, 28th Feb. —Mazila, Gec.--B&3 Exaga, Boss 1143. Byes. 3th Fek.---
Saigon, Rice -BES Lachow, Br.sa Tech, Gabès, 18th Feb.---
Canton. Gas & S
2 Formosa Channel Şahe sam
jas Na L
No. L
The same I No. 1
3 South coat of China be-?' The same
tween E, and Lamocks
< South coast of China be tween HK. and Hainan....
China Coast Meteorological Eagister.
Station
29th February, am,
Winda
* Hour.
Barometer,
Temperaturo,
Humidity.
D'tion,
Weather.
Warde.
Feb--Soghal Gen). M. & Co. Hongtong. Fr. A. Margarete, Wostock 6 29th Feb-Hphong 26 Feb Xamarinara
- R. M
Further Canal Cleaning. The necessary work of opening
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the canals of the city, which were that the Second Drawing, for rendered annavigable by the Repayment of the Eight per cent. deposits after the great flood of Military Loan Bonds will take last summer, has been going on place in Peking on February slowly. A few days ago the 20th, on which occasion $1,150,- Shanghai, N. China, Jap. ria Kobe-Per | Choreang. Br. an. 1434. Holmwood, 95th Superintendent of Police, Hr. 000. worth of Bonds will be drawn Wong Kwong-hing, accompanied for payment. When the drawing by ons of his secretaries, mide is over, the numbers of drawn bonds will be published in the the rounds of the canals to see
Government Gazette- how the work was progressing. He found a rumber of canals which were still filled with refuse. At once he gave imperative order for the cleaning work to be pushed to an early completion It; ia predicted that the coming summer will see a repetition of the disastrous flood of last year.
Kwang-sai Objects to Silver Coins.
The government of Kwang-ra has wired to treneral Lang to ask him not to bave silver coins made for them, as per the original agreement. The excase given for cancellation of the contract is that there is no money to pay for them and they have decided to try to get along with the old cop per coinage. It is only in recent years that they have had any other coins in general circulation, and under the present conditions of financial stringency they think it will be of advantage in go back to the old method if possible.
Kidnappers Again.
In Ching Yaer District there, lives a certain wealthy family said to here in their possession a box! of savings amounting to more than $600,000. On the 22nd inst a band of twenty robber. entered the family, house and
i
MINISTRY OF FINANCE.
NOTICE.
THE NATIONAL LOAN OF THE THIRD YEAR OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA (1914) $16.00,000 AND SUPLEMEN- TARY ISSUE OF $8,000,000. AND THE NATIONAL LOAN OF THE FOUTE YEAR OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA (1915)
$4,000,00
SUBSCRIBERS to the above,
Hanko
Siborlen
Mail.
† m
Fer FOOCHOW, 28th Feb. 5pm
TO-MORROW.
Shanghai, North China, Japan via Moji, (trope via Siberia) NOTARA, 3th Feb.
9 M
[Shanghai Ex. P.O. Saturday, 4th March]
- UMCHOW, A Fab.
هد 11
30.05
***
Kochi
Hakodate 30.3 Takio
Sa 3120
$0.**
30.19
DEFARTED.
F'agiza
$0.19
Oshiron
30.08
Naba
Bonin la
3.16
1
63.
30.17 38 81
10
Haskow Ichang
Kinkiang
Feb. 26.
Amazine for Y'hama via S'hai Szechsen for Canton Kaiping for Caston Shausi for Saigon Sosho Marn for Canton Digi Mart for Temwai via-Stow
Tanglee for B'kok via how Tingshow for Carton
Selena
Stow, Amoy and Fxcbow—Per HAI-30% for Cant
HONG, Busta Feb. 1 pámú
Kinkiang
Straits, Ceylon India is Bombay-Loopsang for Mazis
RANGOON M. Feb.
Fultala for S'pore
Las
two Loans are hereby notified Philippine Islands-Per TEAN, 29th Feb. that the Interest Instimets for
3
the mouth of February, each Shanghai, N. China. (Europe via Siberia)
mounting to Dollars One Hun-
-P KUIKIANG, 29th Feb,
dred
and Twenty Thousand ($120,000).—$249,403 in all-have [Shanghai Br. P.O. Saturday, 4th March.) been duly received by the under- Philippine L-Par KANCHOF,
red and brought to Loan Ser-
vice Accont
F. A AGLEN. Inspector General of Customs and Vice-Cha-rman of the Bureau of National Lans. Inspectorate General of Customs. Peking, 16th February, 1918.
NOTICE.
kidnapped the oldest member of We have this day auth rised. the family, an old man whose M. FRANT EWART JOSE- heavy while eyebrows hare caused LAND to sign the name of our him to be called Pak Ngan He, firm in Cantos,
Now the thieves have sent a
DONNELLY & WHYTE. demand for $16,000 ransom for Hongkong, 24th February, 1916.
the old man, with the threat that if the sum is not forthcoming without delay they will kill him. The local paper reporting the case angely observe that this illas- trates the old Chinese siage, that "Harded tresstres induce rob-
HIMROD'S
G ́ves Instant R« >
Na mester what your red 1000y
bery, and a beautiful countenance | organ may be accago-whether incires to lust.”
COMPULSORY SERVICE.
How the Colonies Stand on the
Question
ASTHMA INFLUENZA, HASAL GALARRH, or ORDINART COUQKha -you will find in this famous recandy a restoraties power that is simply
(CURE FOR
the wher
ASTHMA
A KNIFE THRUST would be welcome to many compared with the vicious booting stabbing pains of Sciatica.
tortured sciatic nerves. Just rub. a. Tittle
In the Fouse of Commons on January 19. Mr. Bonar Law in reply to Sir Edwin Cornwall, heard about
Yet these are the men, who have not said: Legislation involving LITTLE'S ORIENTAL BALM compal ory service for the par- and the mira pleas relief is brings to the poss of defence exists in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, British Guians, Jamaica, Antigua, Dominica and Mont serrat, St. Kitts-Nevis, Baham38. St. Elers, the Straits Settle- mente, Fiji, and the East Africa Protectorate.
were the pain is and the pain is Think of it--rest, comfort, and security again, all day long and all night, too.
Sciatica is not and can never be again * manace to the wars of LITTLE'S ORIENTAL BALM.
Sold at Ra. I per bottle.
Agents for Hongkong. Messrs. I. S. WATSON & Co. Ltd.
Currency Notes In Three. Eastéro Provinces.
Sir E. Cornwall asked whether a Compuleery Service Bill had been introduced in British East Africa by the Government ?
Mr. Bonar Law.-The Ordio- I compliance with the instrDC- ance received the Governor's tion of the Government the ent on December 7. Its main authorities of the Three Eastern provisions are that the Governor Provinces, after an investigation has power to sanction the forma made into the amount of the tion of military corps, and that denomination of the bar notes every male between the ages of circulating in their respective 18 and 45 is liable to service | jurisdictions, bava reported to the therein, subject to certain ex-
Government follows: Feagtien, espiions, which are to be dealt $7,300,000; Kirin more than with by a War Conseil and dis $3,500,000; and Heilung-kiang, tzio: com mitio63.
more than $5,200,000.
Siberian
Mall.
Fat 3 p
Shanghai and North China (Evrope via Siberia)- Pas YINGCHO W. 29th Feb. 3 p.. [Shanghai Br. P.O. Satní, 4th March] Shanghai, N. China, Javan ria Kobe-
Per FOOKSANG, 99th 5 p.m. Shanghai. N. China, Japan via Kobe
Per CEYLON M 19th Feb 5 p.
WEDNESDAY, 1st March. Swatow & Bangkok-Per CHAOCHOW.
FU, Lat March. 9 sati, Swatow, Amoy, Formosa vis Takao and Arping-Par SOSHU M. Ist March, 93.m. Philippine L-Per TEAN, 1st March,
3 p.
THURSDAY, 2nd March.
Tientsin-Per KUEICHOW, 2nd March.
11 a..
Taingonia for Palemban Chotgra for K. C. Wan via Macao
Chilli for Chefno via Titan
Wingang for Bkok via Stow Phempenh fɔr Saigon Biojun "farn fr Moji
Chamana
29.97 45 100 wow #14
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29.94
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29.99 5
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29,80
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THE
HOLLOW
CLEARANCE AT THE~~~~
HARBOUR OFFICE.
Feb. 26. Lacho" for Shai Vulcanus for Palembang
Feb. 27.
Taman Marn I for Bitok Singaporean for S'pore
Salahadji for Penang via Sipore
Heinchang for T'aim Penang M for Kobe via Shai Chiysen for Canton
WATER RETURN.
Level and Storage of water in Reservoirs on the 1st Feb., 1918.
CITY AND HILL DISTRICT WATER.
WORKS LEVEL.
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Carindian
& V.K.
2nd March, 11 a
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over how
Philippine Is., Japan via Saga Tycam Inter- saki, Sowolsit, Canada, North
and South America Tia San Pokfulam
17 Belowlegit on Below
overdow
Francisco & United Kiurdy | Wonz-Dzi- 39 Hooft in Bciow
ria Canada-Per NIPPON MARU, 2nd March 2 pm
Shanghai and North China (Europe win Siberia)- Far SHANTUNG.
Ista
Love ľ
Jaylin Below
overt STORAGE IN MILLIONS AND DECIMALS
OF GALLONS. -
2nd March, 3p. [Shanghai Br. P.O. Monday, 6th Marshyam.
Tytan Byewash
aux cai-bang Tytan Low Leve
FRIDAY, 3rd March Swatow, Amoy and Foocha-Per HAL-
TAN, 3rd March, 5000-
SATURDAY, 4th March-
SUNGKIANG,
Haiphong - Per
March, 9 am.
SUNDAY, 5th March.
French
Mall.
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Apkam
Dagupan
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2982 820t
2 53 95
5 6: 8$
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TAF. CLAXTON, Director, Hongkong Überrasory, February 18.
1. Barometer, reduced to 32 degre Fahrenheit on the level of the sea in m→] ehee, teathe and hundredths.
2 Tamperature, in the shade, in degrees Fahrenheit.
3 Hamidity, la persantage of saturation. the Humidity of air saturated witha moia- Taze being 1G
+ Inraction, of Wind, to two points. 5 Force of Wind, according to Benatare Scala
State of Weather, b bins zicy, c.de tached cloud, d drimling rain, ifog, g gloomy.h hati, 1 lightning, o overcast, p
ENTERTAINMENIS:
VICTORIA THEATRE.
TO-NIGHT 11
TOM
TO-NIGHT I E
CONTINUED SUCCESS" OF MELBOURNE'S
COMEDY COMPANY In Their 60 Minutes Entertainment of Excellent Vocalism and
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* COME
OVER FERE*
A Selection of The Latest European and American S. ng Successes. Dances, Dusts, Quartettes, Sketches, Burlesques, Etc., Etc.
Two
Last Performaree of the
New Topical Productions A SCREAMING COMEDY.
-THE
JOSS MAN*
And
A Musical Sketch full of Dainty Ditties and
·Merry * MELBOURNISMS ** "BEFORE AND AFTER THE RACES -
DON'T MISS SEEING TOM MELBOURNE AS P.C. 49.
Complete charge of Prozramme on TUESDAY. -- All New Pictu es. Including The Grest Comedy `A TENACIOUS SUITOR"
BIJOU THEATRE.
Special Engrenent.
Opening on WEDNESDAY, February 23, MR. WILLIAMS AND
MISS MIGNON.
À GREAT NOVELTY MUSICAL ACT. (Something never seen before).
15
Also exclusive dramag-
**THE ADVENTURES OF A MILLIONAIRE'S SON," ↓ parts. **CYRANO DE BEGERAC” 2 parta etc., etc.
NOTICES.
DRAGON MOTOR CAR Co.
MOTOR CARS FOR HIRE & SALE
PROMPT SERVICE
Sole Distributors for South China and Macao for the OVERLAND and HUDSON Motor Cars, the TRUM- BULL cycle car and the NEW COMET motor Cycles.
KOWLOON BRANCH. 25, HATHAN ROAD,
PROPRIETOR, C. LAURITSEN.
TEL. 482.
Tel. 482
FAIRALL & CO.,
ARE SHOWING
NEW GOODS.
AFTERNOON GOWNS, COLFERS' BLOUSES,
A LARGE VARIETY OF NECKWEAB, READY TO
WEAR HATS, AND CHILDRENS' MILLINERY,
NOTICE
BLUE CROSS
FUND..
HORSES
IN WAR TIME.
passing showers, a squally, rain, mov, THE HONGKONG AMATEUR
thunder, y vivicuity, w AEW WEL
METEOROLOGICAL.
Previona
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DRAMATIC CLUB
PRESENTS
THE ANGEL IN THE
HOUSE"
a Comedy in 3. Acts By B.Macdonald Hastings On dato & Eden Phillipotts. Day On date On date
On
AmaLast Year's great London Success LAN
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HELL
132.30
Barometer 2759 | Temperature
Humidity
29.92 22.83
29.37
52
59
62
85
95
96
*4.00
75 58
1,30
Wind Direction —–—–
E
E
W
54.00
6
Tower feat
555-03 53.74 Commption of water in the City and Hill District in milions and deciensis of gallons during De | Pain
Weather --TO-PEEPER
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117
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+
XI. Observatory, 28th February:
T. F. CLATIOS, Director.
хорий
Algae open nie Toompetitive comm Lam 299.35 m. pažloos Commit Estimated
WÓZKI Con-smption per head per day.
138
Katka Constant supply in all districts during January Supply by beseservice to bousce connected der Mads discontinued and supply given by public street fonotas only xy to yosh January, sard, saraply by house-service during a binese New Year holidays murned on front 3 st January, 19.0 KOWLOON WATER WORKS IZVEL,
with
2015
Saigon. Stmita, Bermab. Ceylon, Adeiside, Western Kowloon 'Ges) 1ft 6's
tis jim
Below vization -Ra Ba'ow Australia, India, Aden. Egyp
wwwchan STORAGE IN MILLIONS AND DECIMALS
OF GALLONS
& Enrope. Fe: ATLAN TIQUE, 5th March. 9am.
TUESDAY, 7th March.
Swatow.
THURSDAY. 9th March,
Bagllah
Atall.
vitation
TIDE TABLE.
From 23th Feb. to 5th Mar., 1916.
Low Water
рада
Kowloon Ca
उ
337.00
Hom
He inter
Amoy and Foocto-Per HAI-
CHING, 7th March, 1 pan.
Хаветойг
Consamption of wazer in Kowloon in mitious mod Decimals of Gullros During the month of Jam, xyz4.·
Tou
Th
Consumption.
1015 20199
Esimesed popula-
33.05 a pattons
Ther
05.0 $2.550
Tr
3
30
20.9
Sat
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m morning.
* afternoon.
Straits, Burmah, Ceylon, Ade- Como per
padoms Iaido, Western Australia, In-
baad jer dayanan dia; Aden. Egypt and Europe. Wat is of axilst quality
The Corazmena Analyst's reports shew that, the Public Works Department.
The parcel mall will be closed on Wednesday, 8th March at 5 p.m.Per "HANEIN, -91 March 2 p.m.
Oysters, Fresh, Fried or Stewed Findon Haddocks, Kippers &c.
ALEXANDRA CAFE.
"W, CHATHAM. Water Authority,
Prin ad and Pablished for the Proprietor, Dr. J. W. Noble by George William Oude Burnett at 11, Ice House Street. in the City of Victoria, Hong Kong.
on Saturday 4th March 1st 9.30 & Monday 6th March ĺpm.
Booking at Montries from
NOTICE.
HONGKONG HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY.
Annual Show of Flowers and Vegetables, to be held in the Botanic Gardens.
FRIDAY 3rd March. -
2 to 6.30 p.m.. Admission $1.00 Lady May will present the Prizes até pu
SATURDAY. 4th March. |10.31 to 3 p.m. Admission 50 cents. 3 to 6.30 pm. Admission 20 centa, The band of the 74th Funjabis will play on both days.
Tes will be obtainable on the Ground.
The committee hope that dur- ng the distribution of Special Friday, February 25th at 9 am. jor Presented Prizes, winners will Prices-$4-13.—$2—{show courtesy by being present
to receive them.
A. NICOL Hon. Secretary.
BLUE CROSS FUND.
THE HONGKONG & WHAM POA DUCK CO., LTD.
NEW SHARES AND DEBENTURES.
REMINDER TO SHARE- HOLDERS.
NEW SHARES:
Tuesday, the 29th February instant is the last day for:
(1) Payment fracmpted
shara..
North British & Mercantile Insurance Company.
in which are vested the abazen of THE OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE CO. LTD.
and
THE RAILWAY 'PASSENGERS" AS-
SURANCE COMPANY, (TOTAL FUNDS AT 31st.
DECEMBER, INO -Authoritied Capital-£5,000,000 Subscribed Capital 4,500,000
Paid-up Capital" -Fire Funds
(3) Acceptance and pay-1-Life
ment of shares by sbsenta ateholders. After that date shares accepted and not paid for will be liable t› dave forfeiture and the right to accept
2 unaccepted shares will lapse. SALA DEBENTURES
Tuesday, the 29th February Instast, is the last day for receiv": ing a, plications for deben ures.
R. M. DYER. Chief Manager/ Hongkong, 24th February, 1916.
£ 2,037.500 3,332.047 and Annuity Funde 17,567,390 Kisking Fund“ „Secount 123,239
£23,970,367
Revome Fire Branch -
Life and Annuity Branches .... Marine Department - $37.359-
-473,340
Otter Becalpta -
The Accumulative Funds of the Tâ7-* lous Branch are separately invested and by Act of Parliament, aromet zalda to meet the claims under the respectiva Departments of the Company's bestaan.