¿INVESTMENT IN LOCAL". COMPANIES.
SHARES
Sir-Those who have invested their money in Banks, Insurances Docks, Wharves Lands and Hongkong Electric will not be sorry, as undoubtedly they will receive good returns on their
money.
BONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ELECTION OF COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE"
·PRICES
Banks.
$680
$490
$220
$1110 $260
n.
11.
A meeting of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce H&S Banks n was held yesterday at the offices,
Marine Insurances. Chartered Bank Building, for the purpose of electing a representa- Canton tive to the Legislative Council North Chinns i during the absence of the Hon Mr Unions
E. Holyoak, The Hon Mr S. H. Yangiszes Dodwell presided and the following Far Easterns firms Kowloon Wharves have a very Bradley & Co.(Mr. J.A. Plummer). were represented: Messrs.
Fire Insurances. bright prospect, as one can see Butterfeld and Swice (Me R. Roes Chius Fires well, when crossing the ferries Thompson), Cawasjes Pallanjee & H. K. Fires to and fro Kowloon, the great Co (Mr R. B. Cooper), China amount of business they are Borneo Ca (Mr G. M. Lukio), acquiring. In fact nearly all Chins Mutual Life Insurance Co. Douglases their godowns are full with cargo.(Mr. B. W. Tape), China Sugar Steamboats As soon as the great numbers of Refinery (MrCW. Beswick), Dad-Indos (Pref.) German mercantile fleet
arewell & Co. (Hon. Mr S. H. Dod-Indos (Def.) handed over to the Allies to well), Eastern Asbestos Co. (Mr Shells replace, the lost tonnage, coupled K.S. Morrison) Fire Insurance Ferries. with the good rate of exchange. Association of Hongkong (Mr surely a great amount of cargo D. K. Blair). Gibb Livingstone & may be expected at an early Co. (Mr A. O. Lang), Gilman & Sugars date. Docks will also, show Co. (Mr W. L. Pattenden), Hong Malabons
A
sharp rise
SR
soon
peace is signed. As regards the Hongkong Electric Co. it now depends whether public opinion is correct. The Company has a a big reserve of $500,000. If this amount is to be capitalized, and new shares to be issued to share holders (on the same basis as other local Companies), then one can expect a good rise on the shares of this Company.
As regards the other Companies it is only a matter of choice for those who wish to invest their
money.
Yours etc.
AN OLD INVESTOR. Hongkong, May 14, 1919.
SISTER'S STRANGE BEHAVIOUR.
F.
Shipping.
E
Д.
Д.
26
$160 $330
8 84
$ 32
224
EVENTULE FATI
GERMAN FLEET
BRITAIN DOES NOT WANT THE SHIPS.
ADVES
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
With regard to the controversy raised over the suggestion to sink THE Undersigned has reosivad
the German warships now at
Seapa, and to the alleged claims of the French Admiralty to the major share of the vessels, it is learned authoritatively that no official representation has been |made by France to the British
Government on the subject.
instructions to sell by Public Auction on
FRIDAY, the 16th May, 1919,
commencing at 3 p.m. at E. & G. godowns of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co. Ltd. account of the concerned) 250 tons Round Mild Steel Bars Assortment as under ———
20 tons 40′′ x 5′′-
The Press Association is fav-(For oured with highly-expert views which may be taken to represent accurately the attitude of the British Admiralty, says a London message of March 8. While it may seem to the uninitiated a startling proposal to consign to the deepest part of the Atlantic 173/-vessels which cost millions of $ 37
pounds to construct, account must be taken of practical alter natives. Many suggested alter natives are officially regarded as impracticable.
b. ex. div. 150
h
D.
Refineries.
1.
b. $158 sa. 159
$-35
Mining..
b.
50%-
L. 19
IL.
n.
1.
SUGGESTION OF DISTRIBUTION.
*
40' x
» 40° 23′39′′
40′′ x 13/16′′
15
27
40′ x 1".
30
25
30
25
30
40 x 1"
40
· 48" x 1 3/16*
30
40° x 130
5
As to distribution among the Terms: Allies, the British Navy does not covet these ships.by any means, but it is regarded as inevitable 24 that the question of allocation would involve discassion which 41/-
it is desirable to avoid. On the 3819 Docks, Wharves, Godowns, &c.naval strength, Britain would basis of war losses or that of H.K. Wharves K. Docks
have by far the greatest share, and she frankly, does not want; S'hai Dock's
the ships. N. Engineerings b. & sa $ 24
Urals
|koog Eléctric Co. (Mr
Graham), Humphreys and Son (Mr H. Humphreys), J. D Kailans Hutchison & Co. (Mr T. Langkats Pearce). Jardine Matheson and Shanghai Loans Co. (Mr J. Johnson), Linstead and Shai Explorations Davis (air F. Maitland), Lowe Raubs Bingham and Matthews (Mr)
Tronchs E. A. M. Williams), N. Mody and Co. (Mr N. Mady). Nesties Anglo Swiss Condensed Milk'
Co. (Mr A.G. Coppic). McKinnon and Mackenzie (Mr E. V. D. Parr and Mr PL Knight), H. Stephens and Co. (Mr Stephens), South British Insurance Co. (Mr "S. G. Newall), Union, lasurance Society of Can- ton (Mr C. H. P. Hay), Harry Wicking and Co. (Mr J. O. Hughes, W. G. Humphreys and Co. (Mr W. M. Humphreys), and Mr G. C. Moxon.
་་
S. b..
94
$15216 $197
Lands, Hotels & Buildings. Centrals H.K. Hotels
$107. Land Invest. H'phreys Est. Kloon Lands
L Reclamations West Points
昨
The question of breaking up has been carefully considered as
a proposal (the ultimate decision:
'40′ x 7'
40′ x 19/16′′
Cash on delivery.
Geo. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
THE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Public Auction on
TUESDAY, the 20th May, 1919. commencing at 2.30 p.m.
at his Sales Rooms, Duddell Street
will rest with the Peace Confer-A Large Quantity of Valuable
י,
Household Furniture
ence), but this would not altoget- her dispose of questions of $8.10 allocation. Moreover, we have
comprising -- inany obsolete vessels of our own
Teak hatstand. which it is desired
blackwood to break curio cabinet & tables, carved up, but the necessary labour cherrywood table, teak bookcases, is not available, and to writing desks, leather covered add to the number of vessels drawing room suite, easy chairs, would accentuate the difficulties. carpets, rugs, etc. etc.
b.
II.
$100
b.
$108
b.
b.
$45
$175.
b.
$72
Cotton Mills.
b.
1. 220
5.
t. 33
t. 170
D.
1.91
b.
t. 173
b.
t. 1014
Miscellaneous. Green Islands China Borneos
R.
ม
The Chairman said: Gentlemen this meeting has been called as a result of the following letter from the Government, which I Ewos believe it is usual to read: "I am Kung Yiks directed to request that the Lau Kung Mows n. necessary steps may be taken to Orientals ROUGH TREATMENT OF A nominate a member of the Cham-Shai Cottons
in a
BROTHER.
,
11.
12.
Дом
b.
b.
D.
1.
62.
b.
b.
st
chairs, teak sideboard & dinner Teak extension dining table &
aggon, ice chest, dinner service, glassware, cutlery etc. etc.
Also
Even were the labour available the breaking up is estimated to require three years to complete, and the yield beyond actual expenditure is computed £300,000 at most- The idea of
Double brass mounted iron turning the ships to commercial bedstead, teak single & double $734
account by making them cargo wardrobes with bevelled mirrors. newtes: of even casual examination. toilet crockery, etc. etc. $1234 carriers will not stand
the teak dressing table & washstands, They are not built for that pur- pose, and are too costly to run (to say nothing of conversion) for $3316 this to be a sound business pro- $3114 position. This is not merely $74 conjecture, because the British Admiralty tried turning warships into transports early in the war, and knows by bitter experience $12
the expensive and unsatisfactory $1316 nature of the result. $ 6 $1114 $28
$8
cts.
$ 34
80
Hongkong, May 14, 1919,
One enamelled bath
Two pianos.
On view from Monday, the 19th Inst.
Catalogue will be issued. Terms: Cash on delivery.
Geo. P. LAMMERT.
Auctioneer.
HONGKONG POLO CLUB.
EMPIRE DAY.
ber of Commerce to serve on the Yangtszepoos Legislative Council during the absence of, the Hon M: P.E A Chinese has now found out Holyoak, with effect from May 2 that it is not a wise act to inter- Gentlemen, the procedure in this fere in the love affairs of his case is very simple as there iC. L. Borneos b. $5 old b. 1.05 sister. The latter, who is of a only one nomination, that of Mr China Providents b. & sa. $7 spiteful disposition, belongs to EV.D.Prr, who has been propos Dairy Farms that class of liberal-minded woed by Mr A.G.Coppin and second
$30 H. K. Electrics men who bestow their affections ed by Mr W. M. Humphreys, and Macao Electrics
$78 equally andimpartially on all their the vote will merely be by a show Ropes. male admirers. These admirers. of hands. I will now call upon Trams, Low Level . the brother in the present case Mr Coppin to propose and Mr Trams, Peak, old b. discovered, are not always the Humphreys to second the nomia- Trams, Peak, new b. possessors of a good reputation, ation, of Mr E.V.D. Pair
Laundries When he pointed out this fact to
Mr Coppin: Mr Chairman, I Steel Foundries her, which was when they met have much pleasure in proposing U. Waterboats outside the Ko Shing Theatre, that Mr EV.D. Parr ba appointed Watsons she resented bis well-meant to act as this Chamber's represent Wm. Powells
OBSOLETE OR OBSOLESCENT. interference. The girl engagedative on the Hongkong Legisla-Wiseman's
Making use of the vessels for wordy war withtive Council during the absence
breakwater purposes is likewise ber brother. and, finding on leave of the Hon. Mr PH
quite an impracticable sugges- that she got the worst of it, she Holyoak. The fact that his is the
tion. and here, also, there is resorted to the unsisterly trick of only nomination is clear proof to
actual experience as a guide. getting rid of him. She threw my mind of the unanimous de-ice
Again, the retention of the sur- her gold bracelets on the ground of members of the Chamber that
rendered vessels às fighting units and when her brother picked Mr Farr be appointed to this EASTERN EXTENSION CO'S NEW is not practicable. The British them up and returned them to position. Mr Parr is so well known
Government's experience with her she seized hold of him, at you that he needs no introduc It has been decided to remove like the Triumph and Swiftsure
ships of special construction NOTICE. A Polo Club the
time calling out tio. He has been resident in the the headquarters of the Eastern proved how exceedingly awk the Race Course, Happy Valley Help, snatcher!" Before the Colony for a considerable number Extension Telegraph Co.
Gymkhana will be held at unfortunate brother could recover of years; during the whole of Australia
inward and costly it was from his surprise he found him which time he has been connected Melbourne. The present generalments from stores which were Club) on Saturday the 24th instant
from Adelaide
to (by kind permission of to effect repairs or make replace- Stewards of the Hongkong Jockey self in the hands of a policeman with the shipping and general superintendent (Mr. L. Webster) organised on more or less stand-at 4 pm. (Weather permitting). On the way to the Station, the commercial interests of the Co-will hand over control on July 1ardised plans. heartless girl kept up a distur-lons. I confidently recommend to Mr. E. G. Brook (super vessels would be worse than use- Children under 12 half price.
The German Entrance $1.00 (including Tea). bance by continuously blowing him to your suffrages, being as intendent of the her whistle. She went through sured that he will be found to be traffic),
Melbourne less without the German yard's the whole farce at the Police imbued with many of the ideas of date the company's affairs in Au- for these particulaz vessels. Even and from that special appliances and equipment Station, charged her brother and his predecessor, the late Mr Hestralasia will be administered if this difficulty disappeared in even went to the length of disav-witt, who for so many years ably from Melbourne. It is probable some magical fashion the ships owing any relationship with the represented this Chamber. (Ap-that Mr. Webster will resign on (with the possible exception unhappy young man, declaring plause.)
the completion of his leave, and of the Baden) that he had never met him before. Mr Humphreys: I feel sure Mr it is regarded as certain that Mr. obsolete or obsolescent. The Brit- ате already In the end when the Police had Parr has the confidence of the Brook will then be confirmed in ish Admiralty will not look at big found her out she became re-members of the Chamber and the the position of pentent and confessed.
commercial community generally. Superintendent. The sequel to this was that the beg to second the nomination girl was charged at the Magis-proposed by Mr Coppin that Mr tracy before Mr. R. O. Hutchison Parr be appointed to act as the to-day, with disorderly conduct.Chamber's representative on the She as fined $10 and bound Legislative Council, during the
absence of Mr Holyoak.
over.
same
GENERAL NEWS.
BIG FIRE IN TOKYO.
HEADQUARTERS.
General
gun equipment for future battle- ships under 13.5 or 15 inches calibre guns, and the American Navy speaks of 16in weapons. These are some of the considera-
or four years now, and in seeking tions which prompt the attitude election to the Legislative Council of the British Admiralty, but I have no ulterior motives. It is every other suggestion has, been
THE "LAW."
A Select Committee on the
the
Gentlemen who ride.
Events open to all Ladies and'
Entries close at noon on. Mon-
Programmes and Entry Forms may be obtained from
day, the 19th instant.
The Secretary, Hongkong Club. The Jockey Club Stables. The Hon. Sec. Police Reserve Headquarters Club and Mr. 8. E. Grimstone, Hon. Sec. Hongkong Polo Club, c/o Messrs Jardine Matheson
& Co., Ltd.
WANTED
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or
flat of two or three room situated on upper levels. Moder ate rentel Apply Box 177 co "Hongkong Telegraph."
Mr Parr: Mr Chairman and an honour I look upo 1 as coming met with equally practical objec- Gentlemen, in offering myself as a from you and I will do my best to candidate to represent you on the voice your wishes to that body for
tions. Legislative Council while Mr the general good of the Colony high naval authority remarked As to the German destroyers, a Holyoak is away at home on (Applause): I do not proposé to leave. I am prepared to do my ut detain you with a long speech, but recently: "We have no use for most to further in every possible I should like to thank my friends, vessels of this type, with iron way I can the general interests of Mr Coppin and Mr Humphreys, vessels that deal with four tons of
steampipes and paper washers commerce in this Colony. I first for the trouble they have taken in water for every ton distilled." A big fire, involving the and since that time I have been With these few remarks I have came to Hongkong 23 years ago bringing my name before you. destruction of about 300 houses, stationed in Shanghai, Japsa and pleasure, gentlemen, in placing my is reported from Tokyo. The con in India, and on each occasion of services at your disposal (Ap flagration, which originated in my return to Hongkong I could plause). the house of Hasegawa Kiyonot help being impressed with shi, a druggist, at Tozaki-cho, the progress the Colony's trade meeting and carried unanimously, sanctioned an arrangement for
The motion was then put to the House of Lords offices recently WA
FANTED -Advertiser who Koishikawa, started on the 25th had made and its vast and ever
has had several years ex- ult, at 2.33 p.n. A strong south-growing importance to China and Gentlemen. I thank you very of a shorthand writer for the in the East desires change. Returning thanks, Mr Parr said: the Law Lords to have the use perience in merchantile house Westerly wind spread the flames the world is general and the great much for the confidence you have dictation of their indgements. Excellent testimonials Apply with alarming rapidity, and some commercint chain of the British placed in me. If, as is no doubt The Law, however, especially in Box 173 c/o "Hongkong Tele- 300 houses had been totally and Empire. I am one of many who true, the credit or otherwise of a the House of Lords. hae tradi.graph." 50 partially destroyed before they believe there is a great future for place is reflected in its public men, tions, and shorthand is not one were subdued two hours later. Hongkong. The late Mr. Hewitt, I deem it a great privilege to he of them. Some of the judges, it About a dozen people were more whose good work for this Cham- amongst that numbe now in is understood, have refrained WANTED-Two young Brit or less seriously injured. The bar Mr Coppin has very aptly Hongkong, which I think may ha from availing themselves of the ishers wish to get in touch druggist, in whose house the fire referred to, was,
arted, was severely burnt all also strongly of that opinion. I been very fortunate in the choos typist, preferring to continue forming mess: Replies should I know, condidered up to this time to have services of the official woman with two more with the object of Over his body and is lying in a bave had the privilege of being on ing of its public men. I thank you, writing their well-considered be addressed to Box 174Hong-
•ctical condition.
your Committee for some three gentlemen. (Applause.)
judgements themselves
kong Telegraph
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