NEW EMPRESS LINER.
ON THE WAY: TO HONGKONG,
We are advised by the manage- ment of the C.P.O.S. that the Company's now steamer Empres of Canada is scheduled to lesva London, on 1st. November, 1920, for Hongkong via the Suez Canal. Aftae leaving London the steamer will call at Gibraltar, Monaco, Naples, Port Said, Suez. Bɔmb‹y, | Colomb, Singapore, Batavia, Manila, Hongkong, thence to Vancouver by the usual ports of .osll.
It is expected that the Emprees of Canada, will spend Christmas 1920 in Hongkong, her expected stay in this port being from the 22ad to 28 h December.
It is the intention of the Com- pany to operate an around-the world tour de luxe," using the Company's ccano and rail lines throughout From 400 to 500 persons, it is expected, will avail themselves of this tour.
After completing her tour the Empress of Canads will take up her regu lar schedule on the Hongkong Vanc uver berth, with the En press of Russia and Empress of Asia. The new steamer will fo low, in appearance, the general! bull design of the Empress Russis and Empress of Asia,) but will be a Super Empress in evarf respect.
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Under the Company's instrac tions, builders, designers and furnishers have combined to tura out a modern passenger les replete in every detail of luxury of appointmen' and efficiency in (quipment Following are some of the macre alient features of the new ship:
Length between perpen.
diculars........
; 695 feet Length on water line......644:
Besm, moulded.
776
Depth, moulded to Bridge
Deck
536
Tonnage-registered
about....
Tonnage displacement
about.....
22,000
40,000
Engines geared turbines Fuel-Oil
Fuel tanks-4.250 tons oil in
double bottom... Speed-20 knots on trial.
The passenger capacity of the Empraes of Canada will be 423 first, 106 second, 240 third and 939 Asiatic steerige class. It is expected that the Empresa of Canada will carry the highest class list of passengers ever taken - any around the world cruise. leading bankers, fasa- including ciers and manufacr..
The advent of such a party will add stimulus to the already keen interest in Eastern traval and trade being displayed in Eag land, Canada and the United States:
"MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.
The American & Manchurian Lines.s. CITY OF NEWCASTLE is due to arrive here about 10th November.
The NY. s.s. SADO MARU, (European Line,) left London for this port via the Suez Canal on the 4th Oct., and is expected here on the 12th Nov.
. The N. Y. K. s.s. KOSOKU M. (Bombay Line.) left Bombay for this port direct on the 17th Oct..) and is expected here on the 7th November.
The N, K. K. 5.6, KITANO M. (European Line.) left London for this port via the Suez Canal on the 18th Oct.. and is expected here on the 24th Nov.
The 6.5: METHVEN left Van- couver for Hongkong, via Japan ports, & Shanghai on the 19th Oct.. and is due here on or about the 24th Nov
The R. M. S. EMPRESS OF ASIA from Hongkong on the 2nd October, arrived at Vancou- ver on the 20th October.'"
The N. Y. K. 8.8. MISHIMA MARU (European Line.) lef Singapore for this port on the 31st Oct., and is expected here on the 5th Nov.
The N. Y. K. s.s. TANGO M. (Australian Line.) left Sydney for this port on the 31st Oct.. and is expected here on the 21st Nov.
The N. Y. K. S. YAMAGATA M. (Bombay Line.) left Moji for this port on the 2nd Nov, and is expected bare on the 6th Nov.
The N. Y. K. 5.8. HWAHWU (Bombay Line.) left Bom- bay for this port on the 28th Oct., and is expected here on the 16th Nov.
The R. M. 5. EMPRESS OF RUSSIA arrived at Shanghai on 1st Nov., 3.30 p.m. leff there 1st Now Midnight and is due at
on Bed Nov.,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
THE FINANCIAL DEBATE AT HOME.
London, Oct 3
In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Chamberlain, Sir Donald Maclean quoted Mr. Chamberlain's speech of 7th. August, when he spoke of nations) bankruptcy and asked what had happened in the interval to justify the Chancellor's new position. He, Sir Donald; nowise thought the country was bankrupt, but the need for retrenchment was imperative.
Sir F. Steel Maitland urged increased taxation of war profits. He described the Chancellor's speech as a dose of soothing syrup and demanded that the Government pat a fixed limit to its expendiure.
The Labourite. Mr. Adamson, said the country and the Commons were getting tired of the ceaseless talk of the need of economy without the Government taking practical steps to this end. He urged a combination of taxation with rigid economy but a lery on capital mast ultimately be faced.
Mr. Kinloch Cooke urged the issue of premium bonds Mr. Arthur Henderson said the Labour Party was con- vinced that no policy of retrenchment could meet the case. War fortunes should not merely be tased but expropriated for the benefit of the nation.
The House adjourned.
Replying to Mr. Kinloch Cooke, Mr. Chamberlain said that if the House of Commons generally wished to consider the propriety of a lottery loan be would not object.
The House of Lords by 52 votes to 13 rejected Lord Buckmaster's motion. „
Lord Emmott urged the necessity of increasing exports if the country was to pay its way.
Lord Reading in a maiden speech opposing the motion. emphasised that the country was nect on the verge of bankruptcy. He sconfed the idea that we were in an exhausted condition. A case had not been made dat for passing the resolution. He was convinced they would da better to wait. The root of all taxation, was the increasing of resources by stimulating production.
Lord Beaverbrook said inflation was the real source of our financial troubles. He deprecated a capital levy and increased income tax but advocated taxation of war fortones which should realise fifteen hundred millions.
Lord Birkenhead repudiated the charge of extravagance against the Government, which in the past year had made a genuine and strenuous and act unsuccessful attempt to... practise economy.
Lozdon, Oct. 31.
The papers are unanimous in acknowledging that the Government scored a triumph in the financial debate, even the "Daily News admitting that the Premier's speech was
■ great oratorical success, making a tremendous impression upon the House. The discussion fzzled out when the Premier sat down. It is opined in the Lobby that it was one of the emptiest discussions ever heard in the Commons. As the division showed, yesterday's debate was merely a Labour demonstration without significance. Critics in the papers, however, continue the denunciation of what one describes as the Government's "faith healer inance." They accase the Government of relying on rhetoric and despising the logic of facts which will speedily bring the country to a very serious position unless the high prices are checked. "The "Times" in a leader says there will be widespread astonish. ment that the Commons was so easily cajoled. Those be- lieving in representative institutions will tremble for Democracy's future. The Times" Lobbyist says that the Government is undertaking a lightning Autumn campaign in the country in an endeavour to regain lost prestige. They are holding to hundred mass meetings in the next six weeks. especially in the industria centres, winding up with a great demonstration in London to be addressed by Mr. Lloyd George and Mr. Bonar Law.
THE PRINCE IN CANADA.
fontreal, Oct. 25. Montreal surpassed itself to-day in its reception of the Prince of Wales on his return isit. The route was lined by crowds shouting and fag-waving, while flowers and confetti were showered at the Prince. After a civic luncheon 'His Royal Highness proceeded to the parade ground and thenge through the poorest quarters. The crowds were so dense for miles that there was the greatest difculty in getting the cars of the procession through.
Speaking at the civic luncheon, partly in English and partly in French, the Prince of Wales dwelt on the importance of the union of the British and French races in Canada. where none could doubt it would eventually produce as great and powerful à united nation as the British nation itself.
The Prince of Wales inspected five thousand war veterans the parade ground. Vast crowds broke the ropes and flooded the enclosure and large feinforcements of mounted police had to be obtained before the police, who were most good humoured, could deal with the situation.
Near the Art Museum again the wide streets were com- pletely blocked. The Prince's car was engulfed and all the efforts of the police and his escorts were necessary to extricate the laughing Prince from the throng of cathusiastic admirers,
INDIAN FRONTIER OUTRAGES.
Simla, Oct. 30.
Owing to the growing hostility of the Waziris and Massuds during and since the Afghanistan. trouble, it has become necessary to adopt measures to prevent the continual. attacks on British convoys and raids into British territory. Representatives of these tribes are being summoned to hear the British terms. In the event. of non-compliance they will be given time to remove their women and children and there- after subjected to a period of intensive aerial bombardment followed up by other punitive measures against sections of the tribes implicated in the recent outrages. Six infantry brigades and also cavalry and artillery, commanded by Major General Clim, are being employed.
THE PEACE TREATY, "
Washington, Oct. 30.
No further amendments to the Peace Treaty are at pre- sent suggested, but there are fourteen reservations reported by the Foreign Relations Committee to be considered. After these are dealt with the Treaty as a whole must be ratified by two-thirds of the Senatora.
The Peace Treaty was ratified to-day.
Tokio, Oct. 20.
DEATH OF FRENCH ARTIST.
Paris, Oct 28,
H. Roll, one of the best known French painters in the modern school and Prezident of the Fine Arts National Society, died in Paris yesterday. Hayaa
TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 4, 1919,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
LADIES NEWS!
We beg to inform you that "Mr. G. Matsumura of Yokohama, who has had several years experience in a well-known tailoring firm a Paris will exhibit latest models of Paris elite style dresses in our premises, from the 5th, to the 15th inst. Dresses of satin crepe or brocaded satin crepe with fine embroideries, blouses of georgette crepe or crepe de chine &c., will be sold at special introduc- tion prices."
"The stock being limited to a selected collection early
inspection is invited.
KOMOR & KOMOR Alexandra Buildings..
Hongkong. 4th November, 1919.
THE FRAWLEY COMPANY
AT THE
THEATRE ROYAL
IN A SEASON OF THE LATEST AND GREATEST OF LONDOY AND NEW YORK SUCCESSES.
Commencing nightly at 9.15.
TUESDAY, NOV. 11
J
"THREE WISE FOOLS."
Austin Strong's delightful comedy.
TURN TO THE RIGHT,'
DANCING.
PALACE HOTEL
TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT
Tuesday 4th Nov. 1919 The Band of S.S. Namking will play in the above Hotel to-night (Tuesday).
p.m.
NOTICE
All persons with the exception of persons of Chinese
race, wishing to leave the Colony must have in their possession & VALID PASSPORT. Passengers not in possession of passports will not be allowed to leave the Colony.
All persons with certain excep tions who remain in the Colony for more than 7 days are required Commencing 7.30 p.m. to Register themselves under the Dancing 9
REGISTRATION of PERSONS ORDINANCE 1916 Farms of Tables for Dinner Can be Registration giving the parti ordered by Phone K3. Prices culars required may be obtained ai $1.25.
the G. P. O. and at all Police Stations.
WANTED.
:
WANTED-Nurse to help look after two children, aged 4 and years, on voyage to England soon after Christmas, in exchange for second class passage. Apply Mrs. - Platt, 3, Knutsford Terrace, Kow- loon.
CONSIGNEES.
The Penalty for non-compliance is a fine not exceeding $50.
E. D. C. WOLFE,
C. S. P. Hongkong, 5th September 1919.
NOTICE.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Society will be
"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.beld at the registered office of
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
s. s. "BENCLEUCH,"
From ANTWERP MIDDLESBRO.
LONDON and STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo are hereby
landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Lt. whence end or front the wharves delivery maybe obtained.
WEDNESDAY. Nov.13 by Winchell Smith and John L. Hazzard-informed that all Goods are being
THURSDAY, Nor, 13
FRIDAY, NOV, 14
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and Mark Swan. Prices As Usual.
Booking at MOUTRIE'S.
EAT
WISEMAN'S BREAD
Good, pure, wholesome food is
essential to
GOOD HEALTH
even if you have to pay a little
more for it.
WISEMAN'S BREAD is made in
a large, airy and well ventilated Bakery and under European
Supervision.
Do not run any risk,
Get your bread from WISEMAN'S.
D. M. GOODALL, Manager,
NOTICE.
This isto notify that the Showrooms of MUSTARD &C. have this day been removed to 17, Connaugh! Road, opposite the Douglas $.5, Co's Wharf,
MUSTARD & CO.
Hongkong, 3rd November, 1919.
NOTICE
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
NOTICE.
KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB.
An Extra Ordinary Meeting Our office has this day been Club house on
of members will be held in the Wednesday removed from No. 4. Des Voeux November 5th at 6 p.m. Road Central, to Victoria Build- ings No. 5 Queen's Road Centraled in the Club house.
Business As per notice post
VERNON & SMYTH,
By Order of the Committee
BLACKBURNA Share & General Brokers.
zkonzist
amber. 19119
No Claims will be admitted "after the Goods have left the Go- downs and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 11th inst. will be subject to rent.
All claims against the steamer must be presented to the Under- signed on or before the 18th instant. OF they will not be recognised.
All broken. chafed and dam- aged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined "on the 11th inst-at- 10 a.m.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
Bills of Lading will be counter- signed by
GIBB. LIVINGSTON & CO., Agents. Hongkong. 4th November, 1919.
NOTICE.
The Offices of R. NEGRE have this day been REMOVED to No. 17A, top floor, Queen's Road Central.
NOTICE.
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.
Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of A. S. Watson & Co. Limited, will be held at the Hongkong Hotel on the 5th, day of Novem- ber, 1919, at Noon, when the sub- joined resolution, which was paɛs- ed at the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company held on the 20th day of October, 1919, will be submitted for confirmation as a Special Resolution.
That the New Articles already approved by this Meeting and for the purpose of identifica- tion subscribed by the Chair man thereof be and the same are hereby adopted as the
• Articles of the Company to the exclusion of and in sub- stitution for all the existing Articles thereof."
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers. Hongkong, 21s: October 1919.
NOTICE.
THE EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY LTD.
We have been appointed Agents and have now taken over charge of the affairs of The Eastern & Australian. Steamship Company Ltd. at this port. -.
For full particulars, Passage, Freight etc, apply --
MACKINNON MÄCKENZIÉ;
& COMPANY/
Agents.
22 Des Voeux Bai Central;
the Society, Nos. 3 and 4 Queen's Building, Victoris in the Colony of Hongkong on Friday the seventh day of November 1919 at 12 o'clock Noon, when the sub- joined Resolutions will be pro- posed :-
1. That the fusion of the in- terests of the Union Insur- адсе •Society. of Canton, Limited. (in this and the following Resolutions referr- ed to as "the Society ") and the North China Insurance Company Limited (in this and the following Resolutions re- ferred to as "the Company "} be approved of and agreed to on the basis following: (a) That shares of the Society of the nominal value of £10 each whereof £4 per share shall be credited as paid up be alloted to the shareholders of the Company in exchange for the shares of the Com pany in the ratio of one and half shares of the Society for each one share of the Com- pany.
4b) That the Society in addition make payment to the share- holders in the Company of the sum of £5, (Five pounds) Sterling in cash for each one share in the Company held by such shareholders ex- changing their shares in manner and upon the basis mentioned in clause (a) above. 2. That for the purpose of carrying into efect Resolut- ion No. 1 (a) above, the So- ciety do issue 15.000 Shares of the nominal value of £10. each (whereof the sum of £4 per share is credited as poid up) out of its uniseued capital of 104,000 shares.
3.
That the 15,000 shares re- ferred to in Resolution No. 2 above as and when issued do rank fo dividend and ic all respects pari passu with the existing Ordinary shares of the Society end that the balance (if any) of such 15,000 shares be dealt with in such manner as the Board of Directors of the Society shall think most beneficial to the Society. Dated this Twenty-Fifth day of
October 1919.
C. H. P. HAY. Deputy General Manager, THE INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK, LIMITED.
Heal 05ce: Des Voeux Road Cil Hackow B sach Panoff Building. FOR THE YEAR TO COME
Pr caution is impor azt is all things: best way of providing for the faszre, freels, This applies to your owo finances. The
js by
OPENING A SAVINGS ACCOUNT WITH US.
2 $1. to start.
SYSTEMATICALLY it will grow to
THOUSANDS
HONGKONG HOTEL
---TEA DASCES WILL BE HELD ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS DURING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, FROM 4.30 TO 7. P.M. -
TUESDAY, 4TH FRIDAY, 7TH MONDAY, 10TH FRIDAY, 14TH MONDAY, 17TH FRIDAY, 21ST MONDAY, 24TH THURSDAY, 27TH
ADMISSION TO DANCE ROOM EACH DAY $2.00 PER HEAD, INCLUDING TEAS
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