SHARE MARKET **QUOTATIONS.
Up To the Minute;
Uniona.
b. $ 920.00.
111.1.
Douglases, as. x. d. § 123 50, Indce (Def.) 8,134.00,
Shells.
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Sugar.
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LANGKAT OUTPUT.
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Sept. 1
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, ATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1916.
FOOTBALL,
The Coming League Season."
A general meeting of the Hongkong Awociation Football League was held at Victoria Barracks last evening for the purpose
which it is proposed to commence
Jon October 21.
THE FREIGHT MARKET.
A Slight Slackening Reported.
Mowers Snowman and Com- pany's freight circular, dated Beptember 30, states:
to
hoped that same will have a firm fing affect on our market.
Business ap North is reported
VENUS AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY.
The Recent Charity Concert.
.. Governor
Expenditure.
Victoria
Theatre
graph,
Parchase of Dresses, etc. Aiverts, on Tramcare. Cartage of Props, etc.... Parchase of Sangs
Balazoe
for Jutland Battle Fand...
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PAWNBROKERS IN
JAPAN.
Necessity for Prevcating Extortion.
THE ATTEMPT ON EGYPT. VOLUNTEER RESERVE
An Eye Witness in Asia Minor.
and
ORDERS.
Order No. 78, inned to-day by Major Wakeman, Commanding
Detall.
The pawnbroker's influence on the economic life of the poorer The following in a statement of classes of Japan, erpecially in the England to look at the recent
It is difficult for people here in HKV.R., viates accounts of the charity concert cities, is very gröst, sa ke fulfils, Turkish attack on the Suez Canal of receiving further has, if anything, slackened since the 20th and 21st inat:---
The general tone of the market given at the Victoris Theatre, or in a manner, the functions that in its true perspective and see all
On duty till the morning of entries and arranging fixtures.
credit bank auroises among that the decisive defeat of its Sunday the 1st of October, 1910, the issue of our last report under
commercial houses. For this rea-objects means to the Ottoman. "A Master Gunner May, B.G.A., date of 16th inst, but nevertheless,
Receipts.
Coy. H.K.V.B. On duly presided over a large and represa few fixtures have been arranged Bookings, Ticksta, etc. $567.850 rules have been devised for This was no half hearted attack, from the morning of Sanday she sentative gathering and the fol- under time-charter conditions. Obeque from H. E. the
the purpose of keeping pawn- but an expedition carsfully let of October to Sunday the 8th brokers under strict official con-planned lowing clubs were admitted to Since these fixtures, however,' 115.00. Division II: Lasitano, South the local rice market, for all, Anonymous (by letter) 100.00 barices, so that the interests of the Turk placed great stors. ly Officer, Lieut. B. Branch.
of October, H.K.V.O. Next for executed; trol in the conduct of their military movement on which duty, "B" Coy, EK.V.B. Orders 14.25. China Athletic, 87th Coy, R.G.A., grades, has dropped to each an 92.00. 88th Coy. B.G.A.,, Hongkong extent that prices quoted have
the poor may be protected. There That they did regard it in this $692.95 3.50. Police Reserve, Royal Engineers, not been at such a level for some For hire of
are regulations by which the easle light is fully borne out by the
Parades for the Week Ending Green Islands, s. 10.40.elamics and University. The thing like the last nine years and
of interest charged by pawn- fact that their preparations were K the 7th October, 1916, 15 Hongkong FC also entered a basiness here must therefore, Adverts. in H.K. Tels
$250.00 brokers is fixed, but in practice even more carefully made than
Monday, 2nd October 1918 s-a second team, but it has not yet until it improves, remain at, a
these rules would seem to be more thous for the equally ill-fated Signallers at Volunteer Head- been decided for which division. rather low sbb. New from Adverts in 8. C. Morn
28.00 honoured in the breath than in expedition of last year. When quarters at 5.15.p.m. Dress: Olean The total suiries for the two Canton is to the effect that the ing Post,
the obearvanos. This fact has the attack was being planned the fatigue. "A" Cay. Platoon 1 st Divisions now number twenty,] new Military Governor has taken
10.00 evidently given rise to the talk of whole of the country, from north Blake Pier at 145 pm, for so that local followers of the office and affaire generally show
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a revision of the regulations for to south, was overran with Ger- Musketry, Dress: Drill order. Mosers. Benjamin and Potts winter pastime will be well ostered that order is well on the way
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the control of pawabrokers, and mana, and the Bagdad Bailway 4 following members of No, 1 advise us that the Langkat output for daring the coming season, being restored and it is to be Hire of Wige..
probably a Bill to that effect will was taxed to its attermost; A toga will parade at the 3.50 4.00
be introduced in the next session railway now runs from Constan Volunteer Ministare Rife Range 4.60 of the Diet,
tinople through Aleppo with twost 5.15 p.m, Pte. T. 8. Nichol. According to the present re-breaks. At one point, Marmura, son, Pte. M. T. Johnson, Pta. F. 328.71 gulations, the rates of interest to there is a break in the ansom-H. Smith, Pte. P. B. G. Smith, be charged by pawnbrokers are pleted line of 26 miles where all Pie. J. E. Greaves, Pie. W. G. fixed at i sen a month for a loan goods and stores had to be taken Baker, Pte. P Tester, Pte. A. D. up to 25 sen, sen a month up over the Amanus Mountains. Lang, Pte. W.G. Pringle, Pie. G. The Venas A.D.S. would like to 1, 3 per cent. up to 15, and From Baidar Pasha recently 4. Hastings, Pte. Forbes, Pte. J. rendered racent by the departure last reg art was going to prees, to take this opportunity of thank. 24 per cent, up to 110. The saw over 50 great pontoons taken Hooper, Pie. A. Blyth, Pis. A. §. from the Colony of Mr. W. H. very little business has sincs been ing those who came to the recent pawnbrokers are forbidden to each on a specially constructed Smith. 102
Vivesst, will be filled by Lieut, done, only two cutside vessels, concerts for enabling them to charge any higher interest than wagon like a big gun-sarriage F. H. Baker, R.G.A., who wander Chiness charter, having forward thie en besantial eum to that fixed by the regulations under with a high boxseat. Each wagon ed Section on the Polo Ground Tameday, 3rd October:-Mount- unanimously elected by the meet-been fixed. These were made on charity, and also hope to be able whatever
a basis of 47 and 40 cents per to give another concert at an may be extoried. These rules, These were the pontoons to be 0. M. Sergs Talbot, Dresa: deli exoom needed a team of eight cren. at 5.30 p.m. ander Instructor pical, but as the charterers are early date.
however, seem to be entirely used for this second crossing of order. "A" Coy Platoon & at also principals in the rice cargoes these figures cannot be looked to know that the above sum makes stood that many pawnbrokers quered the British troops in the ketry, Dress: Drill order. The Perhaps it may be of interest ignored in praction. It is under the Canal, when the troops con- Blake Pier at 3.45 p.m. för Mur. apon as the current rate and, with our total forwarded to varios obarge different rate of interest desert. They were solidly built following members will parade the rice market here in its pre- charities from concerts given for wearing apparel and for boats of considerable beam, and on the Oricket Ground at 8:15 The annual general meeting of sent etate, it is difficult to give during the last nine months up to household furniture and work were obviously constructed so pain. instead of at Blake Pier, the Hongkong Football Associa-any exact idea of the rate, tion was then beld.
£73.18.1.
men's tools. They charge the that they could be used either for Dress: Drill order :-Pts. A. E Exports of rice from Saigon,"
official interest for clothing, bat bridge building or as bosts for Gibbe, Pte. E. E. Abney, Pie. A. double that rate is levied for ferrying..
O. Brawn, Pre, P. Grant Pie. D. loans made on the security of other articles.
Jao, Pte. H. E. Haywood, Pte. On the first sitsck the Tarks W, H. Bell, Pts. E. J. Chapman, This latter practics is a palpable violation of had made pathetic efforts to Pie. T. B. de Lancaster, the regulations, and there is a gather together all the kerosene demand for drastic punishment cans and petrol tine along the at Volunteer Headquarters under Wednesday 1th Oct:-"D" Doy. of those pawnbrokers gailty of cast. A systematic search for C. 8. M. Cooke at 5.30 p.m. the practice complained of. these was made, and it warstated Signallers. at Volunteer Head.
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still firm,
Saigon Hoogkong:-Although rates in this direction showed a
The office of Vice-President, slight tendency to rise when our
The application of Mr. B. B. Wood to be permitted to play for the Staff and Departments was granted.
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Toisi to 29th inst. 3,189
Daily average 100.00
The third annual report and from 1st January to 22nd August, balance abeat were read and amount to 675,237 tons as compar- adopted, and the Association is ed with 567,278 tons for the same to be congratulated on the healthy state of its finances.
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$892.95
RALPH L. BRIDGES, Lieutenant B.N.E., Managing Director, V.A.D.B.
"ROYAL SCOT” OR GERMAN.
Fought in France and Wants to go Back.
neme the
st 5.30 Clean
period last year, Quotation for No. 2 white round sifted rice Reference was made to the very stands at $4.40 per picul f.o.b. valuable services rendered to the for September/October shipment. Association by Mr. W. V. Pennell Bangkok-Hongkong.-The rate daring the past year as Hon. Seo. last reported, in this direction, as and Treasurer, and it was 70/60 cents per pioul has, in the unanimonely decided that meantime, dropped to 65/55 centa
of the asicet and most profitable first place for the transport of quarters at 5.15 p.m. under In- businesses in Japan, remarks the water on camele, and then would Dress: Olean fatigue. "A" Ony
straator Sergt. E V. Mitchelmors. the Association's appreciation of per pioul lor inside/outside the
Hochi, in taking up this subject, be used for making bridges across Platoon 3 at Blake Pier at 3.46 his services and regret at bis bar loading respectively and it departure from the Colony be may still show further weakening
for generally speaking, Ioana are the Canal. Large quantities of p.m. for Masketry. Dress: Drill recorded in the minutes of the in consequence of most of the ald
not granted much beyond 50 per galvanized iron were carried cent, of the estimated value of the down from Constantinople and parade on the Cricket Gound at EXPORT PROHIBITIONS. meeting.
order. The following members will Appreciation of the contracte having been fulfilled-
Charged before a special court articles offered as security, and fashioned into rough and ready 5.15 p.m. instead of at Blake Pier, good work done by Mr. F. Wright with little rice therefore coming from the Royal Scots, Augustly safe, the rate of interest is high, and would have been of little Mericki, Pte. J. M. Gordon, Pia. at Penrith with being an abeentes while the security is thus perfect boats. These were clumsily bailt, Dress: Drill order Pte. J. T. was also recorded.
down from the interior sad The following officers ware being expected down before the Barrack Lodge, between Penrith brokers will not only not thereby open. Everywhere there were H. Taylor, Pte. V. C. Parr, Pte.
nothing much of the new crop Muller, 19, told a strange story. Old Schedule Amended.
Even though their clients may fail service, for a shot from rifle J. H. Barr, Pie. D. Mair, Pte. W. elected: President, Mr. B. end of the coming mouth.
When found by a constable at to redeem the pledge, the pawn- would have been torn their sides Robinson, Pte, P. Potts, Pts. H. The Schedule to Rule 41 of the Hancock. Vice President, Major rules made by the Governor in T. A. Robertson. Councillore, nothing further to report in this he was guarding communications increase their profit by the sale trians.
Saigon Philippines: We have and Carlisle, Kallar asserted that suffer any loss bat will be able to German troops and some Aus. Stuart. Council under the Importation Commander F. J. Gibson, E. N., direction.
Thursday. and had ridden from Edinburgh, of articles placed sa security. In and Exportation Ordica ace bas Lieut. J. 8. McCann, B. G. A
5th October :- One of the most striking foa-Machine Gun Section at Welling- bana amended sa follows:- Mr. A. T. Hamilton. Hon. Sec. this direction has been made of less than 24 hours.
Saigon-Java: A fixture in a distance of over 100 miles, in short there is no other business tures of all the preparations was ton Barracks under Instructor (1) The following beadings are and Tresa., Q. Mt. Sergt. T. W mediam sized steamer, at 80
which is so free from all possible the fact that the Germans never Sargt. Ia court, Miller told the lose and so certain of profit as the to the slightest degree frater-p.. Dress:
Bowles deleted: (a) Black plates for tin Williams, R. E. Referees' Board, ceate and it is ramoured that magistrates that he was born in pawnbroker's and considering nised with the Turks. The GerA" Coy. Platoon 4 at Blake ning exported in boxee; (e) cork Mr. F. W. Wright, Mr. F. Wrather larger outside tonnage has Germany, his father coming to the classes of people with whom man soldiers were well fed and Pier at 3.34 p.m. for Masketry, fatigue. and cork dust and articles wholly Black, Sergt. Bowles, 4/K. S. L. L. been fixed at about 70 cents per England 17 years ago as band- pawnbrokers have mostly to desi clothed. Their commissariat was Drese: Drill order. The follow- manufactured from cork or cork A vote of thanks to the Chair picul. There is, however, s cer- master of a militia regiment. the rate of interest they charge ran on thorough Prassino lines,ing members will parade at the dustar botb; (o) feathers and down; man concluded the business of rain amount of demand unsatis- Prisoner added that he was should be reduced to the lowest and the men wanted for nothing. Volante Miniature Ranger-Pro, (c) Abres, vegetable, not otherwise the evening.
fied in consequence of owners ednosted at a military school and possible limit. Even the official They had plenty of medical stores A. 8. Gabbay, Pte. D. S. Gubbsy, not being willing to route their enlisted four years ago as band-moale of interest now in force and doctors to look after them. Pte. J. J. Judab, Pis. T. Clarion, boate so far south without definite boy.
works out at more than 30 per With their anfortunate silios Pie. E. E. Goldsmith, Pie. T. return employment which, at Bhortly before war was declared cent, per annum on an average, it was present, is scaros.
he dropped in the barrack room a and the pawnbrokers charge in Their stores were always low Bridges, Pis. P. J. Gray, Pie. T. exactly the opposite. Martin, Pto. A. Nissim, Pro. H. Newchwang:-Basineer has re-letter from relatives in Germany, tereet for a full month even when and they had almost entirely rum Sadcliffe, Pto. 8. M.-Mayen, salted, since our last report, in and thus his comrades discovered the article pledged is deposited out of drugs and dressings, and the £xing of thres regular coasters,
his nationality. They took every with them almost at the month.jall medical necessities. In this excepting Platoon No. 7 Kowioda Friday, 6th October:-"B" Óoy. with nanal quantitie, at.70 cents means, he said, of abowing re-end,
respect they were, and still are, in Dooks and Taikoo Sections on the per pical and a small Japsuses contment, such as drawing and And their business is as desperate plight. The Germans Polo Ground at 5.80 p.m,' fie- vessel is alas reported fixed from writing on doors, "No Hans abundent as it is profitable. In did nothing to help them, either mainder of "B" Coy, parade on Dalny at 55 cents per pical. allowed in this room."
Tokyo, for instance, there with stores or men. Their two the road outside the Law Courte Ooal:-Very little business has
Volunteering for France, he was are been done owing, to an extent, to woanded and invalided homes, rail themselves of the facilitice entirely separate lines, and none "B" Coy. Platoon No. 7 parade at 80 many people who systems of supplies were run on at 5.15 p.m. Dress: Drill order. the comparative absence of loose and now the doctors refused to offered by pawnbrokers, that it is of the medicines so badly wanted at Blake Pier for Musketry at 3,45 tonnage and to stocks here being allow him to go back to France, estimated that no fewer than by the Turks were supplied by p.m. Drees: Drill order. Signal- still plentiful with little enquiry
Fixtures Reported:-Hongay very opportunity of absenting on the register. In such cir- enough for their own nees. The 5.15 p.m. under Instructor Bergt, Muller declared he would use 3,000,000 pawn-tickets are always the Germans, who had more than lers at Volunteer Headquarters at Canton $5.00 per ton, Hongay! himself, and said that not long cumstances it is clear that the same thing was noticeable with E. V. Mitahelmore. Drows: Clear Hongkong $4.00 per ton.
ago he travelled beneath the authorities have urgent reasons the commissariat,
fatigne. Flying Bootsman" from Edin- for subjecting the pawnbrokers to The Turkish troops made a burgh to Sheffield before being stricter control so as to prevent strange contrast to the Prussians.
Signalling, discovered. Whatever happened, them from charging exorbitant The Ottoman soldiers were many will be started early in October. A Semaphore Signalling Olaus he would not go back to the interest-Japan Chronicle. of them in rage and without any Members wishing to join should semblance of uniform. They send their names at once to Sergt. were provided with one good E. V. Mitshelmore, pls White artiale of eqaiqment in the shape away Laidlaw & Co. of an aluminium water bottle
OFFICIAL NIGHTS,
specifically prohibited, and yar08 made, therefrom; (b) iron and steel plates and sheets (except black plates for tinning exported in boxes, tin plates, toraceplates, and lead-coated sheets); (c) railway material, both fired and rolling stock (except railway waggons and their component parts, steel rails, steel sleepers, steel springs, wheels, axles, and tyron); (b) railway waggons standard time at which Official The following table shows the and their component parts (except Night ends and begins during the steel springs, and whesie, axles, month of October, 1918 :- and tyree); sparking plage; (c) terne-plates and receptacles made
Date.
Eod.. Begins, from terne-plates; (e) in plates Oct. let, 6.3 m. 6.23 p.m.
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and receptacles made from tin plates.
(2) The following headings are added(b) bearings, ball and reller, and steel ball and rollers suitable for bearings; (b) oad- mium, alloys of cadmium and cad-" mium ore; (e) oork and cork dust and articles manufsstared from cork or cork dust; cryolite; ourry combe; danby brushes; feathera and down, except wing and tail feathers of the cetrich; "fibres, vagetable, not otherwise specific ally prohibited, and cordage, twinn, and yarns made there from; iron and steel plates and abeste; lead-coated sheets;
a) linoleum; (b) railway carri ages, locomotives, and waggons, and their component parts; (c) railday material (except railway carriages, locomotive," and wag. gona, and their component parts, steel rails and steel sleepers); (b) silicon-spiegel; (b) sparking pluga; (b) terne-plates and mceptacles made from terne- (b) sinplater and ptacles made from tin plates.
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patterns. Many of the No. 620, sad posted to "B" Coy, olook, A Iskong mid he was in men went down without boots, Platoon No. 7, Section 11, Ship Street at about three c'olook sad some had no headgear at Force during the absence on fore Mr. F. A. Hazeland, at fendant carrying the clook. A however, wore the cloth helmet A Malay boy was charged be- this morning when he saw de- all. The majority of them,
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the Police Court this morning, soon as defendant saw him, he beneath the chin. This was said Troccolie women were charged Members are informed that the Mecca from Dutch Borneo.
with being a stowaway on the es, threw down the block and to have been designed by Eover, with catting branches from Orowa chit system is abolished as from spector Gordon said he was found ped by witness. Defendant said The German and the Tarkish land at the Folios Court this In ranning sway when he was stop and is called the "Envarin. property, before Mr. Baxa. on board. He had not paid his he had only been in Hongkong camps might have been at op morning. Defendants denied the passage and had no money to do six or seven days, and had come The Enal between Or. Sergeant an. If he were Chinese it would to look for work, His Worship Posite ends of the earth as far as offence. A formal guar 857 Rosario and P.0. 754 Mation be a perions thing, but this case asid defendant had not come to any communication between the the women will be played at Headquarters' was not vary perious, Defandsat the Colony for any other
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