:
GENERAL NEWS.
400 Bombardments Dunkirk holds the record mong French towns for the wumber of bombardmanta it has wed. Since the war began it has beso bombarded 100 times by land guns, naval batterier, and aircraft. Without any shalis. falling within the town 211 "alarms were given, 159 alarma
were followed by bombardments. from aviators. On 25 ccossiona the enemy "bombarded the place from selected points near the front, four times from the sex, and once from a colossal dirigible balloon.
Reported Polish Plot.
A Vienna telegram to the Do'ch Press says that the Vienos 'Zeil reports, under reserve, ibat a con- spirsoy has been discovered at Wares which aimed at forcing the retirement of some members of the Regency Council, amonget others Archbishop Kakowski, who was thrasteaed with death. In their place a Government hostile to the Central Powers WAS to be appointed. It is stated that the Polish party loadera Vladis-
lav,
Sh
NOTICES
MONGRONG.
MOUTRIE PIANOS
NEW MODELS
RECEIVED
ARTISTIC in FINISH
and combine quality of tone with lightness of touch. Backed by guarantee for five years, PRICES FROM $425. Cash or easy terms.
lay Prizes Drackilsbecki, Prizes S. MOUTRIE & CO., LTD.
Radziwill, and other well-known persons are implicated in the
plat.
Overrun by Placemen." Lord Inchcape, presiding at a meeting of business men yester- day, exid, “I we, as business people, tried to carry on our businemes with the army of officials that the Government employ, we should find our credit and good name gone. The fact is that Government departments cannot carry on the business of the country owing to their hide bound routine... We objea; to the country being mastered by per- magent officials; they should be our servants, not our mastery. Unless we are careful we shall be overran by placemen after the.
I war, und financial and commervisl
dieast will surely follow.”
I
Peace Housing Problem, By the Advisory Committee on the Housing question presided over by Lord Salisbury, whose report to the Minister of Reca. struction ie cow issued, it is
Save Your Eyes
THE ONLY EUROPEAN OPTICIAN IN THE COLONY.
N. LAZARUS,
DPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN,
20. Cusca's #rah, Great
estimated that the total need for THE BOWLS MATCH.
new house in England and Wales at the end of the war -if it ended this year-in 300.- 000, with the addition of 75,000
for each year the war. lasta. Mr. Leslie Scott K.C., M.P., one of the members, pate the figure higher. Should the war let till 1919, the irreducible minimum for rural districts aloze will be nearly 300,000." The cost of these bouse je cstimated at 30 per cent. above pre-war values, involving an expenditure of
•£100,000,000 and a grant from the State of £25,009,000, or moré. The Committee recommend that a high standard should be maintained as 6 example in all future building."
even
Empire's Raw Materials. In a cabled summary of the proceedings at the last three meetings of the Imperial War Conference sent to the Dominions it is announced that a fraclution has been passed to the effect that in parecaros of the policy of freeing the Empire from 'depen- dence on German controlled organizations in respect of non- ferrous metals and ores the con ference endorsed the principle of the Non-ferrous Metals Industry Act of the United Kingdom and recommended the Governments of the Empire to adopt the necessary measures to carry it out. Another resolution relates to the (MAERIES necessary to
BECKIS
for the British Empire and
**-**
GIRAY-Sheer robbery, that's what I ea' it. I was lyin' three
afore that yin cat up.
RUSSY --Aye, an' what's mair, that makes twenty-wan and you
pay for the War Bond Ticket.
GERE-Aweel; we'll just hae a measure for't. RUSSY.-But there' nae measure in't,
GERRY.-The measure I meant is we'll go halves on this ticket. RUSST-AC' half of that gang's the the sodgers at your expense,
Gerry.
GERRY. I wadna' care if it a' went to them for the pair lade
deserve it.
HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY
WAR BOND DRAWING
31st December, 1918.
TICKETS ON SALE AT ALL BANKS, HOTELS, CLUBS & STORES,
NOTICE.
the Allies the command of cer- E-ivan. The population is about tain essential raw materiala to Moree million, of which 75 per enable them to repair the ffects cent are entirely Turkish and of the war as soon as possible and Massulman. "The Government,” to safeguard their industrial he added, "will be carried on by requirements. The conference | * Cabinet of twelve members, expressed the opinion that, the under the presidency of Poti Hai HE HALF-YEARLY MEET-
of the Britien!
this parpɔes.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
Government
ING of Members will be Khao The Constituent As held on TUESDAY, the 1st Empire should make such Bembly will meet in six months' October. 1918, at 12.3 PM, at "arrangemenia as will carry out time to decide the ultimate form the Offices of the HONGKONG of the Republic. Otoman în JOCKEY CLUB, on the ground New Azerbaijan Republic. structors completing the country's floor of the HONGKONG CLUB According son. Constantinople military organisation. The cost of ANNEXE, Chater Road telegram, Emin Bey, the Freeid Government will be situated at A Report will be made at this ent of the National Assembly of Bikn, but as this city is at present to substitute spectators stande Meeting sa to certain proposals the Republic of Aserbaijan, in the hands of Bolshevists, the for some of the Matsbeds hither- scently stated in the course of Government is located provision to erected on part of the JOCKEY,, interview that the new Really at Elisabethpol. The CLUB property & the adjoining ble of Northern Assrbaijan, Otoman army, which
at Land proclaimed its independ Elizabethpol, has begun, in co
May 28 comprises the notion with the military forces
of Baka, Elizabethnol,~ 1:Asszbaijan,
province of Tiflis, and the manome
THOUGH Clerk of the Course,
Prepaid Advertisements.
FOR FAC
TO BE LETA
WANTED
TO BE LET-A GODOWN
HOUSE Apply Bar 3420
Central District. Apply to WANTED FLAT or HALF The Hongkong Land Investment c/o Hongkong Telegraph and Agency Co., Ltd.
PROPAGANDA BY CINE
TO BE LET-One large OFFICE ROOM on second floor of Prince's Building, Apply MATOGRAPH. — Wide- to HM-E, NEMAZEE,
awake importers anxious to increase their trade with the interior are requested to com-
A SHOP in Nathan Road, municate with Bof 143%, c/o
KOWLOON,
• KOWLOON Marine Lot No.] 48 suitable for Coal Storage
Apply to
Hongkong Telegraph."
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & EXPERINGED ON IN ESE
FINANCE CO.,LTD.
Alexandra Buildings,
SEEKS POSITION. ad- apted as Assistant, Correspɔnd- ent, Insurance, Shipping.. Im- ports and Experts Smart rush- ing Salesman: Speaks English TO BE LET-HOUSES on well. Reply YUE CHEONG"
Shamsen, CANTON, 38, Shanghai Street, Kowloon.
THE
Apply to:-
HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT & AGENCY-
CO. LTD.
WANTED
WANTED HOUSE IN LOCALITY: with. all conveniences. Apply Box1421 c/o Hongkong Telegraph."
WAN
VANTED. — SOMEWHERE TO LIVE by married Britisher, who, in common with many others, is forced to leave. present residence owing to pur- chase by Japanese He would like a FIVE or SIX ROOMED
HOUSE, suitable for sharing, or
a. FLAT, convenient of accOES, rent to be moderate. Though realising the improbability of his wants being satisfied owing to the systematic manner in WANTED -SHIPPING which Europeans" are being CLERK state fully er-edged out of respectable perience, reference and salary localities. he would appreciate wanted. Apply to Box 1434 c/o any replies sont to Box 1431 c/o
Hongkong Telegraph."
Hongkong Telegraph."
NOTICES.
THE
HERRING-HALL-MARVIN SAFË
STANDS UNEQUALLED IN THE WORLD TO-DAY
ALL SIZES IN STOCK PRICES ON APPLICATION
MUSTARD & CO.,
4. DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL
TELEPHONE 1186)
AGENTS 14 FOOCHÓW, AMOT, SWATOW 204 CANTON, BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO Co.
CAKES
WEDDING, CHRISTENING "AND COMPLIMENTARY
IN ALL VARIETIES. VICTORIA CAFE
(Nxt to P.. &*0. Office)
TELEPHONE 2667
CALL
AT
АЛЕ ПОИСКОНС CICAR STORE
CO. LTD.
AND ASK FOR
"EL PALACIO "
AND
YOU will be convinced that Hongkong is now favoured
with the best_brand
24. Tax Road Central
MANILA CIGARS.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
ALL SIZES IN MEN'S TROPICAL WEIGHT
VIYELLÄ PYJAMAS
THE MOST COMFORTABLE SLEEPING SUIT FOR THE COMING SEASON.
VIYELLA DOES NOT SHRINK.
"GOLD SEAL”
T-RUOS AND FOR COVERINGE
CONGOLEUM
SEAL
GUARANTEE
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED
A BAMOLOTH WILL, SENTE REAL IF IT STICKE TO ADOOS
CONGOLEUM
FLOOR COVERING AND ART RUGS. Waterproof San3tars, Durable
priat
under
lindse équal wearing con *For prijen›& parsion= ~~apply De
THE
PACIFIC TRADING
34. Quyma
Zephom3-231.
Sase agents for South China
SPEY ROYAL
SCOTCH WHISKY.
10 Years Old.
SOLE GENES
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, TELEPHONE NO. 616.
HOT
BRITISH MADE FILTERS
AND
WATER BOTTLES.
FILTERS: GLASS $6.50 & $750.
FARTHENWARE $10,00 $ 350 & $17,50 WATER BOTTLES, Two, Three Four & Sx Pints.
$1.50 $2.00 $2,50
THE PHARMACY
$3.00
Tel 345.
22, Queen's Road Central.
NOTICES.
NOTICE
INSURE your MOTOR THE INDO-CHINA STEAM CAR or CYCLE against NAVIGATION COMPANY, Accident under the
LIMITED. COMPREHENSIVE POLICY of the MOTOR UNION INSURANCE -CO., LTD.
SHAREHOLDERS are remind- ed of the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company to be held on TUESDAY the 8th, For Terms and particulars day of October 1918, at 12 o'clock apply to the
NOON at the offices of Mennys. Jardine, Matheson & Company
UNION TRADING GO. Limited No. 6 Pedder Street
Queen's Building,
General Agents. Tongkong, September 2nd, 1918,
THE HONGKONG & SOUTE CHINA WAR SAVINGS
ASSOCIATION.
A PELICATION forms fo Membership of the abov "Association ^may be obtainer from all the Banks or from the undersigned.
THE UNION INSURANCI BOOT OF ANTONA
Honor
Hongkong for the purpose of considering and if Thought fit confirming as a Special Resolu tion the Resolution set out underneath which was paa” at the Extraordinary: Gere Meating of the Company held the 19th day of September 1913 That the regulations
tained in the rinted document submitted to the meeting and for the purbose of identification subscribed by the Chairman therBOL be and the same are hereby approved and that ghch regulations be and they are herboy adopted Articles of the substitution for end to the
lusion of all the existin