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The system of Travellers Cheques was originated in 1891 by the American Exproas Company with the object of oreating a form a travel currency which would give the holder the security of a lotter of credit and at the same time the convenienes of local currency. The Company registered the choques under the trade namo of 'AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVELERS'
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
HOOVER ELECTED.
A MAJORITY IN BOTH- HOUSES.
New York, Nov. 7.
At cleven o'clock in the oven- Ing Mr. Hoover's victory was a certainty...
Mr. Smith failed to carry his home State of New York,
The leading Democrat nows- paper, The World concedesa victory for the Republican."
Mr. Charles Hill, the Republican National Committeoman,. has telegraphed to Mr. Hoover com gratulating him on his election.
Later.
Mr, Hoover has been elected.
Later.
Governor Smith has telegraphed to Mr. Hoover: "Congratulate you heartily on your victory, extend good wishes for your health and happiness and the success your administration."
Fought Cleanly.
Later.
of
Governor Al. Smilth's campaign manager, Mr. Raskob,, has issued a statement in which ho declaros that the "Democratic Party fought gallantly and cleanly for princi- ples in which it believes. The verdict of the people has been given and in accordance with Democratic principles we cheer- fully accept the will of majority."
Republican Domination,
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Later.
The Republican victory, entail-
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1928.
LETTER GOLF.
PARTY LINES are sharply drawn in to-day's letter golf puzzle.
SALE OF WORK.
WESLEYAN LADIES', EFFORT FOR NEW SAILONS'^HOME..
With the object of contributing towarda tho $40,000 still required,
PARTY for the now Wesleyan Soldiers and
LINES
1-The Idea of lotter zolf is to change one word to another and strokes. Thus to change COW to do it in par, a given number of Hen, in three strokes, COW, HOW HEW HEN."
2-You can change only ope letter at time.
You must have a complete word, of common usage, for each jump. Slang words and abbrevia« tions don't count.
4-The order of letters cannot be changed.
One solution is printed on an- other page.
FINANCIAL MATTERS.
THE QUESTION OF MILITARY EXPENDITURE,
Nanking, Nov. 7.
It is stated by the National Go- ing a largely increased Republican vernment that the budget of mill- representation, means that Mr.tary expenditure for the coming Hoover as President will have the year is not to be definitely fixed support of a Congress controlled until after the big Military Con- by Republicans, and Mr. Coolidge's forence, to be held in December. small majority of 36 will be aug- mented sufficiently to permit Mr. Hoover to dominate both the Houane of Representatives and the Senate.
Students Demonstrate.
Sailors' Home, a sale of work was held at the Helena Muy Institute yesterday afternoon, organised by members of the Ladies' Afd of the Wanchal Wesleyan Church. Tho opening ceremony was performed by Mrs. W. T. Soulhorn.""
The Rev. J. C. Knight Anstey, after expressing his pleasure; at the presence of Mrs. Southorn, re- marked on the interest she took in fecting Service men. The new public affairs and in matters af- home, he continued, was now very hold the official opening.In nearly finished and it was hoped January, next year,
Continuing, he said it would be a real home for Service men and the sale that afternoon was A special effort by members of the | Ladies' Ald who wished to render some definite service to provide for something that could not be provided for out of the ordinary funda.
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LIVERPOOL SERVICE
20th Nov "TITAN"
20th Dec. *GLAUOUS" Mrs. Southorn, in declaring the PACIFIC SERVICE sale open, said:
via Kobe & Yokohama "IXION" "TYNDAREUS" no need to
In opening this sale of work to-day, there RECTOR dwell on the worthiness of the object for which it is held. All of us who bava. lived in Enstern. porta must realise that Institutes INWARD SERVICE for the entertainment of Service
"ECTOR".
17th Nov. 13th Dec. NEW YORK SERVICE
"PYRRH US" 17th Novi
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Due 13th Nov. 17th Nov.
Victoria, Vancouver & Beattle Victorin, Vancouver & Beattle
New York, Boston & Baltimore
For
Shanghai, Taku & Dairen Bh'hui, Moji, Kobs & Yoko..
Men are not a,,Juxury, but a ***PERSEUS" necessity. A well run Institute is a nucleus of comfort and good PASSENGER SERVICE fellowship whleh radiates its in- fluence further than anyone can gauge. It forges links, too, be- tween the Services and the Civi- Hans which arg. valuable Empire Partly with the intention of re-bonds. I trust that this Bazaar, storing the value of the depreciat into which much thought and time Hankow Government banknotes has been put, will prove a great the National Government is con- success, and that all who have templating the issuing of a huge boen prevented from attending it loan of $15,000,000 in the shape of will send their contribution to- Treasury Bonds, at 2.5 per cent wards the $40,000 still needed for the Institute. It is up to all who Interest per annum.
have homes of their own to ameliorato the limitations of ship and barrack life by providing the next best thing to a home for the Service Men-a good club. (Ap-
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Palo Alto, Nov. 7. Mr. Hoover received his frat Presidential salute Inst night,
The Government promises to when an aeroplane hired by Stan return part of the money after ford University students flew over six years, and the whole amount his house and dropped twenty-is to be redeemed not later than one "bomba" which exploded in the 42nd year of the Republic of plause), CHEQUES'
the air, while Mr. Hoover, who China, (This year is the 17th. had come from his bed to the year).-Wah Kiu Yat Po. verandah acknowledged the con- gratulations, and also thanked some youths who were carry ing torchlights, accompanied by a brass band, for their well-meant demonstration.
the world "Travellers' baing spoiled with one “L” Tåls advantago of the Cheques was so apparent that other banking institutions adopted the system."
Quoted from Pitman's Dictionary of Banking by Wm. Thomson. lasund in G$19, G$20, G$100 and £6 and $10 denomination— bound in a amall handy wallet and cost only 3/4 1 per .cont. Secure your steamship tickets, hotel reservation and Itinerarios; or plan your cruise of tour through:--
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16th November.
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A Big Majority,
New York, Nov. 7. At 0.45 this morning the latest Indications were that Mr. Hoover's electoral vote would exceed 467,
The only States apparently re- maining for Mr. Smith are Alaba- ma, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, and South Carolina, totalling 64 votes. The Democrats have lost at least two senta in the Senate and ten in the House of Representa tives,
Later.
It now appears that Rhode Io. land, with five votes, should be credited to the Democrate, bring ing the total up to 69, and corres pondingly reducing Mr. Hoover's total to 462.—Router's American Service,
CHINA AND NORWAY.
REPORTED SATISFACTORY
AGREEMENT.
com-
Shanghai, Nov. 7. Interviewed by journalists yes- terday, Dr. C. T. Wang, the Na- tionalist Foreign Minister, mented on recent developments of foreign-Chinese relations and as- serted that the results of his negotiations with the Norwegian Minister to Chino had been most satisfactory, both in connexion with treaty revision and tariff problema,
Master Dennis Sara then pre- sented Mrs. Southorn with a beau- Liful' bouquet of flowers,
The stalls, which wero ladon with a variety of useful and at- tractive bargains, included two general, stalls, one of which was
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and Kirk, while the other was arranged by Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Mrs, Hamer and Mrs. Seath were responsible for the competition stall, while the bran tub was in charge of Miss D. Dransfeld and Miss V. Bradbury. The woollen stall was prosided over by Mrs. Edmonds and Mrs. Brooksbank while sweets spid by Mrs. Wattle and Sara.
were Mrs.
Mrs. Makeham was responsible for refreshments, in which work she was assisted by Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Luck, Miss Laura Drans. feld, Miss Hanson and Miss Tasartey.
Dr. Wang also stated that Dr. C. C. Wu is to be appointed Chi- nese Minister to the United States of America, whilst Mr. Tai Yan- tool, who is related to the late Dr. Sun Yatsen by his marriage with the latter's daughter. Is to Captain Gordon, High Commis- to appointed Minister to Cuba.sioner for Newfoundland, is serious- Wah Kiu Yat Po.
ty. ill."
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