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ON THE WATERFRONT,
The Empire State's Trip.
CHINESE NEWS.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26.. 1991.
A Peking, telegram to hand today states that a
rumour
EXCHANGE.
HOTELS.
(Opening Rate : closing Rata
THE HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD.
con Page 11.
SELLING.
4 m/s......
T Shanghal TT Singapors.... TT Japan
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INMENTS.
THE CORONET
"PICTURE HOUSE DI LUXE
TO-DAY at 2.90, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15
"THE WHISPERING CHORUS,
24838
OPERATING —
ds
ANG ANG PAN DOG KONKOS
2/894 Nom 116
HONGKONG HOTEL
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1101
(Rspalma Bay}
REPULSE BAY HOTEL PENINSULA HOTEL (Kowloon) HONGKONG HOTEL GARAGE
(prozumned)
Tel.
3316 157 Non 7.30
434
KOWLOON THEATRE
TOWN GARAGE & SHOW ROOMS RUSSELL STREET GARAGE
TO-NIGHT at 5.45 and 9.15
BUYING.
2:97á 2/1014 2/1016
The 175 business men from San Francisco, with their families prevails to the effect that in- and friends, who are coming anformation from Tokyo states that T the Empire state, to the Far East if the Government persists in Damand with the aim of déveloping protesting against Japan's offer 30 d/s closer commercial and socialin connection with the Shun rapprocheme between Pacific tang question, the latter will Ports and the Orient are due to finance the South to carry out arrive at Shangbai to-morrow the northern expedition, as Sun The party includes Mr. Dwight Yat-sen's representativa is at G. Grady, firmerly a journalist in present in Tokyo, and is on TT India............... 1974 Manila, who is in charge of all intimate terms with the officials Demand, India arrangements: Mr. J. Packer in the General Staff.
TT San Francisco) Currier of the Carlson Carrier The Chinese Minister in Lisbon Company, silk merchants: Mr. has wired that in view of the TT Jara ............... New York.j F. R. Eldridge, chief of the Farfall of the cabinet on account of TT Marks Eastern division of the Bureau of the revolution the Portuguese TT Francs Foreign and Domestic Commerce Delegates for the Pacifio Con- Demand, Paris of the United States and Mr.ference will be reappointed by Herbert Hoover's representative the new Government. Therefore, on the trip: Mr. Byron Mauzy the barbour incident at Macao who representa
musical should now be settled directly instroment. house ia San with the Macao Governor. Francisco; Mr. Warren Shannon, Wn Pui-foo has wired to the supervisor of the city and county Government that peace with Sze of San Francisco; Misa Elizabeth chaen is in course of negotiation, M. Graham, sister of the general and that the forces from the managar of the Pacific Mail South will be opposed by forces Company; and Mr. Louis Glass, from Shantung, Honam, Hupah president of the Philippine and Kiangai provinces. Islands Telephone Company. A Shanghai telegram states that During the five days that the Ma Choi, a former military com- party is to spend in Manillamander of Kwangsi, is said to trips will be taken about the be on his way to Hupeh conveying islands according to present Luk Wing-ting's message to Wa plans and apparently it is Pui-foo regarding co-operation not to lack for entertainment measures against Kwangtung. during its stay. Mr. Joseph F.
A
Mariss of the Shipping Board office at Manils has made the
suggestion that a Manila delega-
tive should join the
touring
group and visit Hoogkong. Singapore and Java. In a letter
TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY.
Mrs. Amelia Spurgeon, aunt
Born in the same year as Queen Victoris, she is the
4 m/s. 1/C 4 m/s. D/P
30 ds. Sydney and)
Malbourne 2011
30 dis, San Francis-
oo & New York) 4 m/s, Marks ma FERDGA
¿Poddur Street)
REPULSE BAY GARAGE
KING EDWARD
HOTEL.
CENTRAL LOCATION,
ELECTRIC LIFTS AND LIGHTING, TELEPHONE ON EACH FLOOR,
HOTEL LAUNCH MEETS ALL STEAMERS.
56
Nom. 7.90 8.10
Tal. 373.
6 m/s. Frasca.. Demind, Germany. Demand, New York 531 TT Bombay Demand, Bombay...
....... Nom
197 TT Calcutta
Nom. Demand, Calcutta 19774 On Yorabams......... 1101 Demand, Manija ... 103 Demand, Singapore. 116 Demand, Batavia 15t Jn Exiphong
On Saigon
On Bangkok Sovereign
-
Nom
279% Nom. 7.20
Gold leaf per Tael... 16.80 Bar Silver, ready... 391
forward
381 Bank of England raten 536%%
to Captain Heath, president of of the great preacher, passed her the American Chamber of Com-102ed mile-stone of the years last merce, Manila. Mr. Marias points month. out that the delegates making the inp might in this way see the oldest member of a long-lived Sew York/London... 3.951 Far East at small expense, at the family. Her mother reached the same time receiving courtesies age of 90, and her brother and that they would not be offered if two sisters all passed the eighties. they travelled alone. Twelve Mro. Spurgeon's childhood was Available reservations remain on spent among Essex farmers, and
SUBSIDIARY COINS.
the Empire State, according to the sight of a pair of boots Hong 50 ct. pieces 1/10% pm.
Mr. Marias.
Kwong Chow Behaves Well. was quite an event in her life, as
all the farm people wore sandals.
10
5
Canton sub. coins
1/2 % pa.
par. 16.6% dis
His visit to the "States" ar Hongkong Oct. 26, 1921. complised, the Rev. R. J. Camp bell returned to England last mouth. Writing in an America church periodical on his amusing
WEATHER REPORT.
aolicyclone.
For information as to the be- haviour of tba Taikoo-built Awongchow. which has just completed her first trip to Bang kok, apply to Captain Morse. He is. naturally, delighted with bia naw Vessel which bebaved splendidly. On the voyage to stewards during the outward has increased moderately over experiences with the amateur! Oct. 26d. 10b. 58m.-Pressure Bangkok she did twelve thirteen knots and on two days the difficulty, be experienced in of the northern
10 trip. Dr. Campbell comments on N.E. Japan under the influenc Tag over 300 knots. Facing the distinguishing "cook's son" from which is now to the north of monsoon on the return voyage" duke's she did ten to elaven knots, which steerage stewards paused in their
son." Some of the Hokkaido. was very good going indeed.
The anticyclone over China arduous toil to quote the classica and the depression between the Mr. A. E. B. Larable has been charm of manner made an ex-nearly stationary.
genial cleric's Bonins and the Loochoos appointed master of the Loong-cellent
ang, of which he bas been mate The "little grey angel," as he has will continue along the S.E. board. Fresh to moderate moascon for some time, in place of Mr. been styled, used to be a great coast of China, and over the Simpson.
favourite with schoolboys and China Sea. he has kept his youth.
Loongsang New Skipper.
The Monteagle.
The C. P. S. Monteagle brought
to bim. The
impression on
THE
Telegraphia Address: "VICTORIA "
PEAK
J. WYTCHELL,
Manager.
HOTEL
1,500 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVAL. ID MINUTES FROM LANDING STAGE.
UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MRS. BLAIR.
EUROPE HOTEL, SINGAPORE.
“UNDËR NEW BRITISH MANAGEMENT,
THE PREMIER HOTEL. FINEST SITUATION.
EXCELLENT CUISINE.
ARTHUR E. ODELL,
(Late Grand Hotal, Santhaliffe, England and
Royal Palace Hotel, London, W.)
KINGSCLERE HOTEL MID-LEVEL KNUTSFORD HOTEL KOWLOON
SACHSE LENNOX & Co. General Azenis
Are resident Managers,
RIVER LEVELS.
As a guide to shipmasters and others interested in the water levels of the river we have been requested by the Board of Can- servancy Works of Keangtung to publish the following table of are water levels. The levels are takes at 10 a.m. each day.
ENDING AT NOON TO-MORROW,
District
Forecast.
}
N.E. winds,
1 Hongkong to Gap fresh to
Rock
Hongkong Rainfall" for the 24 | $1 first-class and 21 second-class
hoore ending at 10 a.m. to-day, The claim put forward for 0.24 inches. Total since January passengers to Hongkong, also Cooden Beach as the landing-1st, 96.90 inches, against D 1.100 sacks of mail She en-place of William the Conqueror average of 80.12 inches. countered a strong head wind and his Norman knights has re- FORECAST FOR THE 24 HOURS. crossing the Pacific and a head vealed the curious fact that count- sea with a strong monsoon from less frequenters of the Sussex Shanghai to Hongkong.
coast have never yet discovered Shipping's Board Employees, the old-world charm of the "res! The United States Shipping and original" and only landing Board is, in so far as possible, place. It is an ironic comment adopting a policy of employing on the way English history is only Americans in its services. taught that while most of us can This, we understand, will shortly recite, parrot-wise, a dozen batile- affect clerks. in the Hongkong. dates, including A.D. 1066, few: Manila, Shanghai and Yokohama saunterers on the Brighton front <ces.
could answer off-hand a query Winter Cruises.
as to where the Conqueror" The Canadian Pacific Steam-first set foot on Sussex soil. The ships Ltd advise us of two win-Bayeaux tapestry leaves the ser cruises to the Caribbean Sea point in no doubt. It records and Spanish Main by the Empress that our William_I. "venit ad of Britain, sailing from New York Pevenes." And Pevensey, now January 21 and February 25 next a mile or so from the ses, is year The Empresa of Britain is proud of its place in history. specially fitted for tropical cruis-
remini-
Place of Observation
Wuchow West River Kongmoon,
Linkongbow, North
Samshi.
Sheklung. East
recorded
Highest W. Lowest W. L
Brer
recorded Feet
-2.42
Feet
+79.30
+ 14.70
1921 WLW.D. Azz. 30 Aug 31 Feet Fet 29.00, 29.4
-0.80 • 6.90 7.60
8.50; 8.00 $.10
+57,00
0
27.25
-5.00
+15.13
-0.93
1 3.61
4.00
PEAK TRAMWAYS CO., LTD.
TIME TABLE.
moderate: fine.
WEEK DAYS.
1.00
10 5.00 6.1.
Every 15 mie
$.00
10 £30 ..
18 is
1.30
15 min
NE winds,
10.35
16 12.30 p.#ha
15 MID
14.30 pm to 1.34 v. m.
18
10 1.00
1 T
NIGHT CARS.
? Formosa Channel strong.
3 South coast of
China
between? B.K. & Lamocks..
4 South coast of
China between H.K. & Hainan.)
The same as No. 1.
H
**
1.50 p.m. to 3.00 2 1.28 3.30pm to 11.30 p.m. stery 30 minutos £1.1 p.
SATURDAYS. "EXTRA CAX 1200 Mižniek%
SUNDAYS.
The same
1.30 4.3. as No. 1.
T. F. CLAXTON, Director.
TIME SIGNALS.
The time ball on Kowloon;
ing beingan oil-burning steamer, Some forthcoming this eliminating the dust, dirt, and scences of unusual interest will be H.K. Observatory, Oct. 26, 1921. discomfort incidental to coaling at those of "Whimsical Walker." tropical ports, The ship will be who has been the delight of over devoted entirely to the purposes 30 pantomimes at Drury Lane of the cruise. No cargo will be He has written the story of bis Signal Hill is dropped daily at 10 carried; passengers will have the life, and an bis memories cover. and 4 p..., except on Satur- comfort and convenience of the period of 60 years, during which days when it is dropped at 10 entire ship, and there will be time be bas come into personala.m, and 1 p.m. and on Sundays ample space for baggage. The contact in his varied professional and Holidays when it is dropped cruises have been arranged to career with all sorts of celebr ties, at 10 .. only. include the beauty spots of the
The ball is hoisted half mast at From Sawdust to Windsor West Indies, together with_ports Castle" abould have an attraction the 55th minute and fall mast at of historical interest. Sufficient peculiarly its own. Whimsical the 57th minute. Should the ball time will be speat at each) Walker" began in the circus fail to drop at the correct time, it part
to visit points of when a boy of about ten, and will be lowered at five minutes interest to best advantage. since those early days he has past the hour and the ordinary The ports of call include Havana travelled all over the world, per-routine repeated at the following] (Cuba), Kingetoo (Jamaica), Colon formed before Queen Victoria and bour, if possible.
the Panama Canal), La Guayra King Edward when Prince of Should the time ball be out of (Venezuela), Port of Spain and La Wales, and four Presidents of the order the above routine will be Brea. (Trinidad). Bridgetown (Ber- United States, and amused mil-carried out with the flag "Z." on bados), St. Pierre (Martinique). lions by his drolleries, yet be is the storm signal mast. Charlotte Amalia (St. Thomas), still hale and hearty and as am San Juan (Porto Rico), Nassau using a clown as ever. (Babamas), first cruise; and
Hamiltor
(Bermuda). Becond
cruise. Shore excurions will be
£30. 31.30 10.30 12.00 12. 21.30 am to 12.00 Boo 12.00 nood to 1.00 jun. 1.00p.m. 53 2.3. 5.30 p. 10–1.00 . . 8.00 p.m. 3 .30 ... 30p.m. to 1.13 p..
lery 13 mản
15 min
15 min
+
18 mča
26 min
14 mis
NIGHT CARS.
As on Wach Days. SPECIAL CARS.
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BY AKRINGEMIST AT THE COMJANT'S OFFIER, Fav ROAD. ALKLANDIA BUILDINGA
FE
TIDE TABLE.
24th to 30th Oct, 1921.
14 High Water
Ecoghong
Halghia
Low ster
Boeglong
7.1
5.0
7 55
Mon, 24 in 1 36 Time signals are also given at 25m 3 3 68 night by means of three white lamps roounted vertically on the Wed 26m 4 45
642 67 Observatory wireless mast. From sh. 56m. 0s, to 9h. 0m. Os. p.m.
7 13 Mr. Mowbray S. Northcote, of the lamps extinguished v. 28m 7 14
Arrived.
NOTICE.
MITSUBISHI SHOJ KAISHA, LTD.
(HITSURINKS TRABIND 68. CTDJ COAL, GENERAL IMPORIS AND
ZIPORTS,
OCAL MUTABE, KIZIRDALA
Tel.
184
WILLIAM DESMOND
IN
THE PRINCE AND BETTY."
HONGKONG THEATRE
TO-NIGHT at 5.15 and 9.15
CHARLES RAY
in
"THE SHERIFF'S SON"
The greatest Western drama
in 5 parts
British Gazette
Comedy.
WORLD THEATRE
PHONE. 1337
PHONE. 1337
Hoka's Most Modern Picture Palace Entirely Under British Management.
TO-NIGHT 91, p.m.
Jesse L Lasky
Реда
WALLACE REID
io
TO-NIGHT
"THE SOURCE"
A Delightful Drams in 5 persA,
5.15 p.m. MATINEE 5.15 p.m.
GEORGE WALSH in **MELTING MILLIONS"
2.30 & 7.15 p.m.
EDDIE POLO in "THE KING of the CIRCUS" 1st 2nd & 3rd. Epia.
An Animal Serial in 18 Episodes,
The Eye Alone can Grup The Bigus of This Ginas Baper-Cirtus.
Popular Prices. Booking at Messrs. MEHTA & CO. Tel. 951.
UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS.
THE GREAT NORTHERN TILE
GRAPH COMPANY, LTD.
The following Unclaimed Tele-
SOLE PROPRIETORS OF COAL MRES OF | Frams are lying here:- TOSHINOTANI, PHOTO, KAMAZITAU-SATO SKIRKEN, KARADA, KAMITAMADA, HIJA
100 OTUBARS.
Agents for SAKITO COAL.
HEAD OFFICE, TOKYO. BRANCHES AND REPRESENTA-
|TIVES 1--- NAGASAKI,
KARATS.
Yamamotokinkon, from Tokio. Yamamoto Hongkong Hotel, from Shimabara.
Nissaki Yamamoto Hongkong Hotel, from Peking.
Snell King Edward Hotel, from WAKAMATSU, MOJI, KURE, KOB, Shanghai OSAKA, TSURUGA, NAGOYA. YOKOHAMA, TOKYO, HAKODATE MURORAN, OTARU, VLADIVue, from Shanghai. TOCE, PEKINO, TIENTSIN, DAIKEN, TSINGTAO, – TEINANPU, HANKOW. SHANGHAI, HONGWONG, CARTUS, MANILA, SINGAPORE, SORKABAYA, LONDON, PARIS, NEW YORK A SEATTLE.
Cable Address :---“I WASAKISAL,” Codes:—Ai, A.B.C. 5TH ED., Wastern Union and Bentley,
AGENCY FOR :—THE MITSUBIAS. MARINE AND FIRE INSURANOK.
Furyakapji c/o Enjoonego,
Deaire, from Kobe. Chunchu, from Sanghai. Haushikwann Morrision. Hill |Road, from Shanghai.
Chengyuetpor Great Eastern Hotel, from Shanghai.
Risbust, from Amoy. Trikongta cfo Ewoohuo 51 West Tahfardan, from Shangbai.
8856, from Shanghai. Chusing, from Hankow. Tankwongman(2), from Shang-
bai.
00.
41
33
51.34
THE PAKA MARINE & FIRE IBS. TOE Co.
TH. KRING. Superintendent.
15 2.5
| 57 | 2.2
Hongkong, Oct. 20, 1921."
2a 1.7
42 2.1
For Particulars Apply to :-
31a 2.5
. S. KOMURA, Manager,
∞ morning; & afternoon
7-448
arranged, including the trip. wcross the Isthmus to Panama, the Hongkong Land Investment | monentarily at the even second. sad the wonderful railroad ride Company, arrived by the Nyanzs. xcept at the Zad, 28th, 50th. Sat. 29 m 8 13 from La Guayra to Caracas, the Dr. and Mrs. Saunders were 52nd, and 54th of each minute. Capital of Venezuela. Each passengers by" the same steamer The hours refer to Hongkong) cruise will occupy twenty-seven as was Mr. A. E. Hollingsworth Standard Time (8 hours of east) days.
of the Public Works Department, Greenwich).
| Sun. 30° m
METEOROLOGICAL.
Day
Previous
on date.
on date.
002 p30. 00 1 cm, 13 ym. Barometer...30.02 30.08 30.04
77 71 Temperature
79 * Humidity: 59 64 52 Wind Direction ZAE N.SE E. Wind Force Weather. Bain......... Highest
open Air Temperature on the Lowest opian air.
Temperature on the 26th 71 T. F. CLAXTON, Director. EK. Observatory, Oct. 26.
3
2
1
•
0
C
0.00 0.00 0.24
25th 81
EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRAL- ASTA & CRESA TELEGRAPH Co.
Road, from Batavia.
Davis Fortythree Conduit
Dessan Hammers, from Shai. Doliveira Care Pontos, from Newchwang
Douter Carlos Leitao Hong- kong Hotel, from Macão, Vania, from Bombay.
M. E. FAIREY,
Superintendent
Hongkong, Oct. 20, 1921-
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