EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
TEA AND TARIFF REFORAL
Landon, May 2
In the course of this Preference debate, Mr. Adland argued that under Preference it would not pay to bring ordinary. China and Jara tens to England Consequently British traders would be deprived of material for making cheap blends and 'exports from China and Java would find fresh outlets in foreign markets in competition with British to He invited Mr. Chamberlain to lay on the table any despatches froin the Governments of India and Cerioa "concerning his proposals.
Mr. Chamberlain, replying, said that if it did not pay to bring Java tea here, that was to say if there was not- twopence difference between Java and Indian teas, the poor people of Britain would get the better Indian tea at the same price as they used to pay for poor Jaya tea - (Cheers.)
Mr. Chamberlain declared that under Preference. the British consumer would get tea cheaper and buy more of it. Therefore there would be greater demand here for Indian and Ceylon tea. The logical outcome of the argument that British teagrowers would be driven out of tens hitherto sold here was tight the British markets should foreign markets by the competition of Java and Chinese" be protected not against but in favour of the föreigner se that he should be induced to send his products here in order that Britain might not suffer from his competition elsewhere. Wha
ever & free trade argument reduced to "such absurdity (Cheers).
CIVILIAN FLYING.
ар
Paris, May General Seely has arrived to inaugurate an Interna" tional Aeronautical Convention to regulate civilian Bymg.
Paris, May 23,
At a dinner to celebrate the International Aeronautical Convention General Seely, said the Commission had fred the serial laws in a few weeks. It had taken two centuries to fix the ses laws He opined that the former would be more generous thao the latter.
General Botha said the Convention would be one of the " finest instruments for the safety of the world. It would ultimately lead to world peace.
Sir Robert Garren said no part of the world had more to expect from aerial developments than Australia, both internally and internationally. Only with the aid of rapid communication would the peoples of the world get to know and understand each other.
REPLY TO THE GERMAN PROPOSALS.
Paris, May
The Associated Powsis, replying to the German hele as regards the League of Nations, state that the proposals can be discussed when the League is constituted. The reply deals sympathetically with certain German suggestions such as the establishment of a system of impartial commis- ions for conciliation, freedom of transit, and economic relations between different peoples, pointing out that the Covenant does not prevent the adoption of these German proposals some of which will be submitted to the League in due course.
MAJOR HAWKER'S- DISAPPEARANCE.
London, May 22. The Daily Mail" announces that if Hawker and Grieve have succumbed the prize of £10,000 will be divided between Mrs. Hawker and Grieve's next of kin in proportion as the airman and navigator agreed to share the prize. Further more it allocates a further £10,000 for the flight, which is still oper
THE PEACE TREATY.
Paris, May 22
It is pointed out that the extension of the time limit should not delay the signing of the Treaty, as each German proposal bar been considered immediately and reply sent very promptly. It is generally opined that after the final German observation has been replied to the Germans will be given six days to sign the Treaty. Thus the middle of Jane is indicated. It is emphasised as regards the questions not affecting the main principles that the disposition of the Allies is one of give and take.
THE ATTACK ON PETROGRAD.
Stockholm, May 20.. The Eathonian attack on Petrograd has begun. One force reached Moloskovitsa, halfway between Narva and Petrograd, and another is advancing to eat the communication between Pskoff and Petrograd. A third force invaded' Letthd, threatening the Lettish Soviet Republic. Karelian forces on the Finnish front await the result of the Esthonian attack in order to advance if the Estonians fail.
Helsingfors, May 21.
Ta
The entire western Ingermanland, comprising most of the government of Petrograd, has been cleared of Bolsheviks. The inhabitants of the region, mostly of Finnish descent, are participating in the operations against the Bolsheviks.
MAY DAY DISORDERS.
Paris, May 22.
Forty demonstrators arrested on May ist. have begun
THE SILVER MARKËT.
London, May 22.
Messra. Montagu and Co's, report says the restoration of freedom to the market has been accompanied by a healthy return of basinest Bupplies are plentiful and the hitherto anticipated Continental demand is slowly but suely resuming Export licences are granted freely and Then abundant supplies from America are leszed off and
THE HONGKONG
COMMERCIAL NEWS.
HOTELA LISTS.
HangKowe -Hoz D. Auk Correctest to 23ed May, 1919.
M. G. M. Jack-
Mrk E & Joha
SINGAPORE SHARE REPORT. Messrs. Fraser's report dated ́xir. 1. May 15, states good tone Mr. M. E., A. prevails in the Rubber Share Anis market and the majority of Mr. E. & Abraham changes in prices are again in Capt J. Adcock ME A MEG favour of holders. Only a modar- Auderson ate amount of business is, how-Mr. ever, being transacted but it is mostly of the buying onder and the supply of shares is small. Byn TAD Al- The present price of the raw material lends the market no M ER B.
ricke- assistance but buyers appear to be Mr. A. Bari eager to secure all the higher-Mt. Geo Brown priced shares which come in. Of Mr. & Mr. S. M these there are not enough to
Berger
Ms. J. Allebone
Fan Andal Mr. & Mr. J. va
kemade
Bartlett
satisfy the demand. Little heed Mr. Mr. G. F. is paid to the one dollar variety
Beatler which stand in the vicinity of. E. R. Baltion their par value. The low-priced Mr. R. E. Bergeren issues are firm enough but there Mrs. Errere
Mr. R. J. Bitbeck is not the demand for them. that Mr. & Mrs. S. His there is for the others, Tin shares
bara
Mas L M Johlin
Mr. and Mrs. A.
Joblin Mr. E E Johnson
Mr. Morgan
John un 1. M. Joseph Má. Bergeron
· Mr. A. E. Kieser Mr. S H. HE
DOW
Mr. & Mrs. N. B
Karanjia
Mr. J. E. Kidd Mr. H. C. Leighton Mr. G. Lånand MEN. T. Long-
well
Mr. and Mr. C
Lauritsen
Mr. D. Legarda
Mme. Leiria Capt. Liddell
Mrs. Liddell Mias H. Libe Mr. S. Longfield Mr. G. Ladin A. Lanings
Mr. F. Men-
delssohn
T
Mr. H. P. Moore
Lon
Mix Cassatt Mrs. S. ClarenES
and child..
Mr. R. F. Cameron Mr. & Mrs. Start
Cameron
Bey are quiet but firm with small priceMaj & Mrs. G. D. movements and
K. Black industrials Murter Black remain steady at quotations. I. E. D. Black. Mining. The Metal on latest advices from London, dated 2nd Capt. and Mr
Branch instant, now stands at £226.5.0.
Mr. Oliver for 3 months' delivery, an appre-
Breakspear ciation of £1 since our last 3r. W. G. Browell report. Kintas have been in Mr. N. Burns steady demand but only a few
Miss M. Carter shares changed hands at current Mr. & Mrs G.
Miss Coughlin quotations with small buyers Саякат! over. Ratruts were done at 22x 6d cum the 9th Is dividend, Asam Kumbangs, Kampongs, Trongs. Titis and Taiping Tins were in good demand and a fair number changed hands. General-Straits Traders were listed at 839 with a few more offering. Fraser and Mr. J. H. Cosgrove Neaves, now ex-rights, are avail-r. W. T. Coulte able
M. F. W. Cax at quotation. United Dr. H. L Cata- Engineers were done up to $21
ming in small numbers only whilst Mr. J. Dalton Eastern Smelting Ordinary were Mr. & Mrs. R. D.
Dunn done in the vicinity of $9 10. Mr. G. E. Dunr Straits Steamships could be . F. E Davis picked up round $560 and all Miss M. Dingwall War Loans continue in request. Mr. A. C. Dodge
Mrs. J. & Doune H. J. Eddo Cavalere E. Eles Signora Eles Signorita Eles
HANKOW TRADE.
Was
Mr. & Mrs. B.
Mr. L. A Carter
Carvalho
Miss E. Eszanlı Miss K. Ecanson H. O. Evans Mr. G. H. Fox Mis R. Freder Mr. J. A. Fortune Flag Capt. & Mrs.
Fisher
3. F. S. Gaines
Mr.
C.
་
Mr. & Mrs. R. S
Menzies
Nr. R M.
McCrone
Mr. & Mrs.
Mallemeister 317 Mrx, A. S
Murray Mr. Σ J. Mabon Mr. H. E. Malin Viss V. Mason Mr. L McHussey Mr. & Mrs. T. B
E Melanes
Dr. G. W. McKern Miss J. McKentia Mr. and Mr. N.
Macintyre
Master Mcintyre B. Meyerscha
Jr. & Mrs Jo
Nordstrom
Capt. J. R. Hasbet Mr. & Mrs. W. P.
Neeson
Mr. J. 8. Nicholson Capt. &
burger
Dlden-
Mr. P. C. Perte Mr. J. 1. Planter Mrs C. R. Parrie Mr. B. A. Roberts Mr. V. J. S. Ram-
ble
dr. J. A Robert-
Sun
Mr. G. E. etchen-
buch
Mrs. L B. Robin-
Mr. E. H. Bay Miss F. ReaY Mr. A. G. Kendall Mr. & Mr. D. A.
Mr. D. Russell Me. T. Seida Mr. H. 1. Stravas Mr. T. W. Sim
T
5ir.
A. M. Samuels Mr. J. H. Sticker Mr. C. E. Seybt Miss H. F. Smer Mrs. W. B. Sparkė Jfr. & Mrs. Sjoens
by
Mr. W. Saca M. & Mr. C. E
Templeton
Mr. F. Travers Lady Tader
3fr. Thos. Vint Mr. & Mr. J. H.
Williams
The Hapkow British amber sig of Commerce circular of May 14, states:Finance-There some demand for remittance in the early part of the week, but heavy storms 'locally and down river interfered with telegraph communications on Saturday the 10th instant and prevented busi-Capt. and Mrs. A. ness being done to certain extent." Frazer A fair amount of paper came out I. Fuller on the 12th instant since when Mr. A. D. Glass the supply has fallen off. T.M. N. C. Galuzzi T. Tsels on Shanghai were Mr. S. R. Gar in fair demand at 96.85, Chinese diner Market. but the rate afterwards Mr. J. E. Goldber
Mr. Gestreand fell to 96.75 which is under ship-r. & Mrs. J. J. ping point Dollars rose to 71.2 Gorman buyers and 71.5 sellers, but fell Mr. & Mrs. II. H.
Henderson againto71 and 71.2 buyers and sel- Mr. & Mr. H. W. lers respectively. Interest:-13
Harriso and per cent. after being 11 per cent, maid Changsha Exchange: -26. Ex-Mr. T. Hirota
& Mrs. P ports:During the week under
Hollingsworth review there was a good demand Mr. E. Hilson for Sesamum Seed, Tallow, Bean Capt. T. P. Hall Oil, and Wood Oil from Europe. Mr. G. Harper but high exchange and advance in Mr & Mrs.
Henriques local prices, coupled with scarcity Mr. A. Holgersen. of tonnage made business increas M. W. P. Holz ingly difficult. There were also heiser a number of inquiries for New] Seasons Beans, and a certain amount of business was reported Imports: Piece Goods. The market is still strong, with busi ness doing in Greys and Whites for both spot and forward. Dealers have been buying Man-Mr. J. H. Adama Mr. T. Kennedy chester goods fairly freely for 3. R. Almond Mr. G. L. Allen shipment in the summer and Dr. E.. Anger autumn at increasing prices. Mr. M. Basker Yarn: The market is weak Mr. 1 E. Brown
Mr. J. J. Barry especially for forward delivery.
and Bilbrough and MANCHESTER GOODS.
family Messrs. Robert Barbour and Mr. J. Bainbridge Brother Ltd., write in their ir. A E Batt
Air. monthly market (April 10) report: Bridger & family The holding back of demand Mr. P. W. Brundle still contigues. The promise of Mr. A. Balloch better things to come, of which Mr. J. C. Chad. there were evidences last month, Mr. Choi Shing sad Mr. L. M. Peace quickly fizzled out, and the market again relapsed
into Mr. B. G. Douglas
Mr. A. Shelton
Hooper
Mr. James Isbister Cari. and Mr. R
Innes
wick
%400
32. & Mrs. P.. H.
Whiner
Mrs. M. A. Wood Mr. E. E. White Mr. G. Yushima H. H. Prince
Yagula and party.
KING EDWARD HOTEL Corrected to 24th May, 1913.
and
J.
Mira
Mita.
a state of stagnation, with Mr. W. Dolton
Mr. W Eborall China the sole bright spot in an Miss Farrell otherwise utterl. drab horizon. Mr. J. Forrest The preliminary final ginning Mr. J. Farrell
Mr. J. Fetherston- returns were larger than expect- ed, an equivalent of 12,022,000 J. D. Forrest bales of 500 lbs. each being the Mr. & 3: Gregory estimate. The February Board | Mr. J. H. W." of Trade returns show a big fall-Mr. J. P. Hughes
-Good wis ing off in the export of piece Master O. Hammer goods as compared with those of Mr. & Mr. C. J. the same month in 1918, China's Hammar takings come down in round Miss F. Hammes figures from 38,200,000 yards Mr. A. Harrison
Mr. A. Hano
Mrs. Kilbre and
child
"
Capt. K. Larssen Mr. R. G. LewÍR Mr.
F.
$ MaBrown Nr. G. A. Murray 3. J. B. Meikle Mr. J. Macfarlane Mrs. F.-M. McGee Mr. & Mrs. Molino Capt. Mountain Al I
MacLaren Mz. D. H. G.
Nicols
Mr. E. R. Osborne Mr. F. A. Pales
Mr. W. C. Pa
smoke
Mr. W. J. Ber
nolds
Mr. & Mr. C. E.
Pichardson Mrs. Robertson Mr. B. K. Spencer Mr. H. E. Scriven Mr. C. Starkey Mr. & Mrs: Stewart
and family Capt. B. Simpson, M. T. R. Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. W
Underwood Mr. E. William: Mr. and Mrs. Wyzenbeek and child
to 3,700,000. It is evident from Mr. W. Hurley Mr. J. F. Walker the figures available that stocks Me. B. James Mr. J. Welch
ta. J. Johnstone Mr. G. E. Wetton
on the other side are not exces
sive. Mesars. Libert and Co. Ltd.,
of Shanghai, report that stocks
there on Jan. 1 of this year were
somé 1,132,902 pieces less than Mr. C. Alexandre Mts. U. Machailoft on the same date in 1918. Mr. M. Costello
In
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SETS THE PACE
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CARLTON HOTKI.
Model 45 now' in stock.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
Corrected to 16th May. 1919.
Miss Irene Abelgas Mr. A. C. Ablon Mias H. Aliares Miss C. Aginhing Capt. Agamaliar Mr.. B. Minoxiam
BARTE
Mia Ryellis Barnes Mr. J. Basto Mr. V.B. Banvard
| Mrs. H. A. Ban-
chat
M. & Bernia
3 J. W. Bonthes Mr. J. Bloem Miss E. Brownell Mr. B. Minosiam
Bagrato Mrs. F. E
Cameron Sister H. Cherka-
B073
Mr. H. Cenz Mr. C. de la Cruz Mr. P. A. Dan
Miss L Darna Mr. S. Dacald Mr. & Mrs. X. G.
Dorross Mr. J. & Enriquez Me W. Ezr Miss
E Ellsworth Mr. M. IV. Garner
Miss Alma Grant Mr. & Mrs. Ugy
Gonella
Sister A. Gordkare
Mr. R. W. Eaig
Ir. Airs. Batan Mr. J Heffernan Mr. Ed. U. Hefner D. P. Hen
MR. G. Hen-
Bessey
M. L.. Jarvis. Mr. L. Jackson Mr. W. H. John Mr. J. H. Kelly Mr. W. R. Ken-
nedy
Mr. Lane Mr. P. D. Lava Mr. F. A. D.
Lava
Mr & Mr. McGee Mr. H. H. Madill Mr.
Antonio
Manate A. Wm. Malone Consul& Mrs E
E. Melino
3fr. H. J. Mozingo, Miss Rosa Milita Sister M. Novikud MF. N. Mr. W
Yell Mr. N. C. Oiser Sister A Parlova Sister N. Farelow.
sky Mr. Th. Fenebes Mr. M. RamBOB
Mr. J. J. Rieler Capt. A.. W.
- Easy
Mr. F. Reyes Mr. Wm. Boss Cap. . B. Skibin Miss Rose Saita Mr. F. L. Smith Mr. & Mrs. W
H. Smith
Mr. F. J. Selwood Starter K
Sez Food
E
Mr. & Mrs. E
Stephens
Mr. C. Story Mr. C. Stinctland Mr. C. Thomas Mr. F. I. Tew Mr & Mire. V. L
Traeman Master S. Trueman Master Trueman Sixter M.Vioken-
rovia
Mr. W. de Vries Mr. & Mr. R. N..
Wiffison
Miss J. Williams
Forelian Mr. 8. Williams
Sister H. Korelian Capt.
Foradsky
J.
Mr. P. Ylareback
PEAK HOTEL......
Corrected to 23rd May, 1919.
Mr. E.. Atwood Mr. & Mrs. F. E.
J. Adams" Mr. & Mrs. G. C.
Alabaster
Mr. R. C. Atwell Mr. E. E Bradley Mr. P. P. Belford Mr. G. W. RATION Mr. C. B. Bird Mr & Mrs. D. K.
Blair
Mr. C. Baker Mr. S. Baisserain | Mr. & Mrs. C. B.
Brown
Mr. A. Fatton Capt.
H.
A
Baller Ber.
B. Bandle, C.1. Mr. G. L. Baldwin Capt. E. W. Bestt MC H. J. Brett Mz. A. A. Clazion ' Mr. J. Cöchrane Mr. A. Coenraad 14. Cod. B. G
Coles Mr.
*H, Coolhaas ".. Mr. E. J. Coomes Mr. Cormack Mr. & Mrs. John
Duncan
Mra. O. Eager MY, B. Evans
Mr. R. Filler
Mr. W. Gallagher Mr, B. L. Gregory
PALACE HOTEL Corrected to 24th May, 1919.
Mr. N. Machailoff Mr. D. H Martin Mr. F. Morita
Mr
and
Mr. L. Pooley.
T.
Me. Pulley
Galloway
Hobtink
Haverdzon
Hip
Mr N-C. Olan Mr. & Mrs.
Hir. J. Crookdaka China has again Mrs Doobrasca goods supplied the greater part of the Mr. R. & Duaim small business which has been Mrs. T. Groft done Quotations
Mr. and very
MEHJ. Bowe irregular, In the Liverpool Mr. W.
Mr. D. Robertson cotton market business has
MMA MIVEL J. Rows" continued to drag, as owing to Hartley M. J. Simons
Mr. H. H. Hipkinou Mr. Las-Smith
Graft
the number of spindles and looms JackMz, Allia Stewar now idle there is hardly any Min 2Postre Me (Fed
M7
Hr. & N. Lang-
stou
Mr. P. E. Lamb Mr. & Mrs. G. P. Lammert & child Mr. PG.
Lammert
3. J. Artic Mr. H. P. More Mr. J. Finlay
Miller
Mr. W. 1. Milae Mr. & Mrs. Malder Mr. D. McMurray Mr. & Ms. F. H
Nobie
Mr. W. 8. Pitta Mr. T. L. Parkins
·Lt-Col & Ma Thursby Pelham Mr. & Mr J
Pilger
Mr, Mrs. J. B. ...Pentiers
Mr. EA. Ramz Mrs. F. 8. Ritchie Mr. W. E. Roberts" Mr. Sarensen
T Maj.
Scantlebury
J.
Mr. & Mrs. Murray
,Scott
Ft. Stevens
& Minu Stabbings Mr. A. Findlay
Smith
Mr. & Mr.
Findlay Smith Taylor, 1.7. Maj. Gen. Fr
Ventris
Mr. F. Wagner' Mr. & Mr. War
Mr.
W
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