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SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1918,

BY TELEGRAPH. BY TELEGRAPH.

Router's Service to the Okina Mail.) | (Reuter's Service to the China Mañ.)

ANOTHER SUFFRAGETTE

FREAK.

ANOTHER GREAT BUDGET.

DISTURBANCE AT THE MONUMENT

£20,000,000 FOR SOCIAL REFORM.

LONDON, April 19. Two Suffragettes necended the Monument, and having locked the door, flew a large suffragette flag upon which

or Victory". They also threw handbills to the enormous crowds that blocked the traffic. Eventually, the police broke down the door and escorted the -women through the angry crowds who into the Throw them shouted Thames,"

was inscribed Death

CALIFORNIA AND ALIENS.

LATEST DEVELOPMENT.

LONDON, April 19. Reuter's Sacramento sorrespondent etatas that amendments have been introduced in the Senate exempting from the Alien Act all property held by European capital, while barring Japanese, and permitting Corporations che majority of whose stock is held by aliens eligible for citizenship, to own land.

FIERY MEETING" AT TOKIO.

FLEET URGED TO BE SENT TO"

CALIFORNIA.

Router's Tokio correspondent maga what there is bitter campaign against the Alien Land Ownership Bill," which is awriting possage through the Californian Senate. It is understood chat the Japanese Government cou- siders the present the most dangerous aituation that has vet occurred between Japan and America, and it is stated chat it places Japan in a most invidious position owing to the unwillingness of the Federal Government to intervenc and to the impossibility of a counter. Measure here.

The campaign culminated in a fiery meeting yesterday evening, one apesker a fleet to arging the dispatch of California.

HOME RACING.

THE CITY AND SUBURBAN,

LONDON, April 19. Betting-8 to 1 against Lorenzo, to against Jaeger; 10 to 1 against Orinmore: 100 to 9 against Junor Hope 100 to 7 againat Halbord'; 100 to against Thistleton, 20 to 1 against Limon.

TURCO-BALKAN WAR.

SERVIA AND BULGARIA.

THE TAI ON PIRACY.

THE CHINA "MALL.

thing they wished to conceal amongst such a scrambling heap of humanity. Government Recognition of Miss Dunk'e Another proposition is that moro ade quate measures should be taken on board. The Chinens cabin passengers and dock should be effectually separated from the

Courage,

A letter, of which the following is a engine-room and the navigating bridge copy, has been addressed to Miss Dunkon which the European deer rooms bo situated. At present the Aré- should care of Church Missionary Society, Hoka pisangor deck is open to all parta

Shan

Colonial Secretary's Office. Hongkong, April 18th. LONDON, April 19,

Malun-I am directed to convey to The Right Hon. A. Ure, speaking at you His Excellency the Governor's high Bromley, said that the Budget which estimation of your contrageous condued an is to be introduced on the 2nd inst, the occasion of the recent piracy of the will be a repetition of the great 4.3. Tai On, and to inform you that steps Budget of 1910," and that the Chancelare being taken to proenre'n Bible and ler of the Exchequer intends to derats travelling check for prostation to £20,000,000 ta social reform during by this Government as a mark of its appreciation of the valuable assistance the coming year.

you rendered to the affeers of the ship al to the presengers, whereby the sacris five of lie was provented.-I am, etc..

THE LONDON **TIMES.”

REDUCTION IN PRICE,

LONDON, April 19.

The London Timis announces that from May 5 the price of the paper will be reduced to twopence. It has been 3d for many years.

CHRISTIAN PRAYERS FOR

CHINA'S PARLIAMENT.

(Signed) A. M. Thomson, Colonial Secretary-

Chinese Authorities Active.

A NUMBER OF ARGENTS MADE. From the Native Press we learn that the Chinese authorities have been vigor. mus in their efforts is searching for those)

who attacked and piratest the Tai On." Severiù men have, been perested in the San On district. They were brought

A "DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE before the magistrate, and as aguiast two

NATION."

LONDON, April 18. from Peking states that A message at the request of the fiovernment a Christian service was held on the 13th iast, for the purpose of offering prayers for the success of the Parlia

men.

The Government telegraphel on Thuraday to the Provincial Governors and leaders of Christian Churches in China appointing the 27th inst as day of prayer for the nation.

THE POPE'S HEALTH.

LONDON, April 18.

A message from Rome says that the Pope has had a good day. There is no fever, and the improvement in the bronchial symptoms continues,

THE NEW CUNARDER.

900 FEET LONG,

"

Losnos, April 18. The Cunarder Aquitaniz will be launched on the 21st inst. She will be no less than 900 feet long, will steam 23 knots an hour, and will have

boat accommodation for 4,250,

MARINE OFFICERS PAY.

The Imperial Merchant Service Guild have issued the following offcia) notice to all Captains and Officers of the Merchant Service :-

NOTICE TO MENDERS OF THE PROFESION.

URGENTLY IMPORTANT.

The following scales of Officers' pay have been issued by the Shipping Federation

First Mate. Second Mato.

$12

約

D.w.ton.

LONDON, April 18. The Belgrade Prass la violently at- | 3,500 to 5,000 Acking Bulgaria for her altitude 5,000 to 8,000

over 8,000 towards Servis,

The Premier refused to reply to an Interpoliation in the Skupstina regard jag the division of the conqasred serritories, and this evoked a violent outburst from the Nationaliste, some of whom threatened his life.

A SEXTUPLE LOAN TO

MONTENEGRO.

Router understands that the Powers have agreed to the principle of the offer to Montenegro of & losa of

·30,000,000 francs, jointly guaranteed by the Six Pawors. The details are still to be arranged.

THE BELGIAN STRIKE.

LONDON, April 18.

A menage from Brussels states that -the situation is unchanged except that

the strike is wteadily spreading

PORTUGAL AND OPIUM AT MACAO.

LONDON, April 18 There was an exchange of notes --yesterday between Foreign Office and India Office representatives and Bever

£12.10

£13

*20.10 £10

No recommendation is minde regarding the pay of Masters, Where a Third Mate is carried, the wages recommended aro £7, £7.10., and £8 per month, according to the tonige of the vessel, as above.

All members of the profession, whether members of the Guild or otherwise, and whether in or unt of employment, are urgently requested revolutely to stand out in the case of all vessels over 1,000 tons dend weight for the shove rates, at the Fed lenst, an regards First Mates. Sec nd Mate

The

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of the vessel and that the pirates knew this was shown by some of them travel- An iron ting that way in the Tai. On." bulkhead could smelly be erected dividing the vessel, and grating or grills placed around the lewer passenger deck to pre- vent access to the upper deck. engine run, the nest important section of the whole steamer, should be guardod by bulkhead on the forward and after pars extending to the upper deck with a door leading into the Europeans' quarters and one into the Chinese: and as long as these were properly attended to on the vessel leaving port. We think the danger would thus be greatly minimised. The river trade is one of the most im- portant factors in the prosperity of Hong- kong, and no means should be left undone to secure the safety of life and property. even to the extent of putting the owners under a band to observe my regulations which may be issued by the authorities.

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs. Ellis and Filia, share and,

Lane,

Crawford

& Co.

(TELEPHONE No. 97).

ENGLISH

BREAKFAST

BACON

Cured and packed by special process.

SLICED IF REQUIRED

General brokers, in their report dated by the latest patent Bacon Slicer Aprii 18 state: -The Local sharo' mark-b

giving 14 different thicknesses. has ruled quiet during the week under review, and the transactions put through hare been somewhat limited. l the

whole, however, quotations have not a EVERY. RASHER tored much, but the market closes with a butter feeling all round.

Rubbers:-Are a neglected market with préctically no business passing. Para hard ine rubber is quoted at 3/3 por 1b.

A PERFECT SLICE.

HAMS

of their number no evidence of guilt could be traced, they were dismissed. remainder, six in number, were sent to Canton. It seems that yesterday another man was arrested on the Nowloon-Cantin Railway. Ho was noticed as one of the

Exchange-The Bauka sterling T. T. stations, and was arrested on suspicion rate on London to-day is 1/1111 and on Ele was found to possess a six chambered demand 1/11. The T. T. rate on Shang revolver, fully loaded, and also a paradis 73 and Singapore 841. Dar silver

is quoted in London to-day at 22. of cartridges. Thun fitted the weapon. It Banks-Hongkong and hanghai Bank is not that pilive are everywhere on have been fairly stealy markot during her, and are watching for tanees the week a d after sales reported at 8805 which may lend to further arests,

Some can probably be had at the rate. of the un arrested, ure stated to have Londoa price is unchanged riz. £81.

Marthe Insurances-Unions aro quiet unequalled and the 'Golf holdly confessed that they took part in the robbery and some of the stolen sex the dividend and bonus of 850 par share Brand Ham' still retains were, it is stated, found on their per-paid on the 17th inst. North Chinas are

The Our selection of Hams is

and without business to report at $705

sos, They have also enůfessed, what enquired for at Tis 136 and Yangtazce at

El suspected, ke known before that at 8200 with none offering. Cantos have its well merited populari- wook part in the rail.

These been placed at the improved rate of 8208) and more can probably be placed.

ty for quality and flavour.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

women carril dhe revalvers on board

Fire Insurances:-Sales of Hongkong hidden away in materials. which would

Fires have boon elected at $356 closing effectually elude my seareli, except the

with further buyers. China Fires are teleseit. These men have is confessed easier and can be obtained at $149..

Canton and that there were three sailing boats, which

Shipping:-Hongkong had been ordered to be standing, and Masso Steamboats have changed hands at ¦ which were ready at the place arrange the improved rate of 897) and more can so that there was no difficulty in getting probably be placel. Indo Obinas after the eargo elected teamshipped inteles reported during the week at $95 and these jimnks, and carved off. Up to the 837 are now weskur and can be obtained at 896. Chian and Manilas are in favour present, spparently, there is no trace of and enquired for at 881. Sales of Douglason the junks we any of the sailors who bare been effected no 839 closing with THE EDWARD DISPENSARY, manzed them. Areceding to the confesore inquiries. Star Ferrics have been sions of the prisoners, there are forty booked at 8464 and more are wanted pos of them, but up to the present, the larger sibly at an increased price. propiation of thein are at liberly, and those arrested have not yet confessed the names of their courtles in crime.

A

Coping With Future Attempts.

Sugar Refineries:China Sugars in- proved to 8116 with sales reported but are

now easier and on offer at $108. Luzon aro moglected at #38.

0. KAMMING & Co., LD.

Chemists and Druggists GREAT REDUCTIONS IN PRICES.

PKFGURIPTIONS ACCURATELY

DISPENSED. Pure Drigs, Patent Medicines, às

Mining-Raubs have changed hands at $3,60 closing with bayers at 834. Chinese Engineerings are steady at 32/6. Tronos bare buyers locally at 78 with no shares obtainable from Londoc except at a great 624, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG, advance. Honwoods are quiet at 4.

OUR

Hongkong, July 20, 1913.

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B:-Inagkats baro again fluctuated. the rate closing at Tis. 81 buyers, and bably a higher rate would be

psid. She Transports show a steady improve? THE COMMERCIAL PRESS, LD. mont on last week's rate having risen to 137/8 bayer. Ural Caspians have buyer. from London at 46/0 and sellers at 49/- while Mexican Eagles are round about! 40j..

Docks, Wharves and Godowns:-Wham. pos Docks are offering at the improved rate

Announce as Ready- GEOGRAPHY UP CHINA (SMALL

EDITION)

A series of stringent regulatious are, we understand, being considered by the andishies with regard to the protection 151 river stemmers from piratical attacks. The mere fact that all such attacks in the past have originated amongst the

By Horatio B. Hawkins, MA. passengers and that the vessel has actually left port, innocet of the fact

Printed or Ene Paper, Cloth Covered, ac-

illustrated. that a band of biraalthirds ruffiabs were

companied with 27 Colour Maps; profusely

Price $1.00. of $70. Sales of Rowloon Wharfs have ing bourd, shears that much-needed re been effected at 877 and more can probably INTRODUCTION TO DIOLOGY

be placed, New Amoy Docks are fa favour By N. Gist Gee, M.A. forms are culled for in the placing and 873. In the North, Shanghai Dook With numerous illustrations, Technical protecting of passengers after they are on are gauted at Tls. 63 and Hongkew Wharfs terms, explained in Chinese. Elementary,

yet scientific. Price $1.60. card. To anyone who knows and under.at Tis. 108.

Lands, Hotels and Buildings Hong. THE NATURAL METHOD IN LEARN. stands the conditions prevailing on the Kong Lands are steady at 3110. There river wharves and the peculiar way that are barers of Kowloon Linda at 257, West Points at 882 and Hngkong Hotels the Chinese have of travelling, the utter at $115 and 378 for the old and new shares

buyers at 881 with no sellers under 881.

Cotton Mills:--Hongkong Cottons are In steady at 810. According to telegraphic advices hand from Shanghai change

in all cases should accept nothing less than futility of attempting to search euch inespectively. Humphreys Ketates have

£10 per month and Third Mates certainly dividual and each individual's 'baggag↔

not less than £8 per month. Any member will appeal. The police' might be ever

of the profession who accepts a lesser rate smurt and over up heen: they might orthern Cotton Mills are as follows:- of wages than the foregoing will be de liberately frustrating the strenuous efforts have detactives in plain clothes staticled Ewos.-Tis, 143 sellers. Shanghai CottonS which are being made by the Management on board, and still it would be of no avail. Committee and the Executive of the Guild Two great ruferms are wasted. The first In the direction of substantially improving in the manner of admitting the Chinese the pay of Masters and Officers.

By order, (~igned) T. W, Mosaz Secretary.

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Th. 133 nominal Kong Yiks, 14. 14 INDIAN CONSTABLE'S SMARTNESS. bayers. Soy Chees. Tla. 47 nominal. Lan Kanghiera, T. 110 sellers.

Miscolianacus:-China Barnaos

haya 801 China Providents are on buyers at f

At the Magistracy this morning be fore Mr. Hazeland a Chinese was charged

By Inspector Gerrard with stealing quantity of empty soda barrels and kero

protection of this European officers and the offer at 881. Dairy Farms at 895. Hoor engine room from the passenger decks.kong Lees at 8170) and Unlon Water Neither of those propositions should be Boats at $179. Boughong Electrics have difficult to caforce, we should they on. been dealt in at $32 and at the close are CAB fins at Taumata, the property of the The s.s."Kathe," chartered by the force any great hardshipe on the steam wanted at $321. Hongkong Ropes hard Man Hing Kwok Weaving Factory #

buyers at $19 and Willam Powells at 301. | Yaumati Eng Hok Fong Co., left today for boat owners or the passengers.

Green Island Cements have inquiries at Mexico with a further batch of 700

$4.46 and prolably 9th would be paid, emigrants. We understand that the s.5. consider the boats sailing time as ? p.m. Lower Level Trans are steady at 6/0.

Haiyang" the Douglan Steamship Ca., has been chartered to carry a batch of coolics in the Samoan Islands from Swalow. The Hanyang" is now in the Kowloon Docks preparing for her lang journey.

THE FORTY TEAR TEST.

*

To deal with our first idea, we will

In that case, no passenger should be allowed on board until 6 p.m. A turnstile should be crocted at the head of the wharf and by such means we do not Bay

Li

There arrived in port this morning preventive rienuur, would be estab the German Bovente Cruiser "Delphin lished, but one that would go a long way from New Guings. She is built on yacht towards it, as overy passenger and every lines, brig rigged with auxiliary steam package would have to pass coveral power and has, we learn, been sent to searching ayes. As it in ut prosent,

Prisoner pleaded guilty.

Inspector Gerrard said that Inglian Con atable No. 144 was on duty at Yours and saw a Chinese carrying some empty kerosene tins and barrels. The constable took off his boots and followed him to

THE

MEDICAL FACULTY.

Hospitals use it in Preference to other Brands.

Connoisseurs Use No

a cutting in the hillside. He lost him SOLE AGENTS: there, but later saw him with another load and Brain followed him. He the attempted to arrest him, but the Chinese showed Bght and a big struggle followed

Other.

Gande, Price &Co., Ltd.

Fonseca, Director General of the article must have exceptional merit passengers arrive on, board, at all hours Hongkong with the idea of placing her daring which the constable lost. bis fë-CHIGRE

Portoguese Colonial Office regarding -the regulation of the amount of opium for local consumption at Macus and ste exportation from Macao.

of the day, and an hour before sailing

time the deck presents & most extra- Men

on the market for sale. *

SERVES THE WHOLE FAMILY.

voltor. After bringing the man, to the A to survive for a period of forty yerin.

station the constable went back and found Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was first

his rovalvor and boots. The ins and offered to the publie in 1872. Frem, a

burrels wero atolen from a yard which small beginning it has grown in favour and ordinary state of confusion. popularity until it has attained a world women, and children falling and scrambl

was enclosed by a bamboo fonco. Pri- wide reputation. You will and nothing ing over baggage, vegetables, orato al THE fame of Chamberlain's Cough Resoner had two previous convictions,

medy is world wide. It is good for Bener Fanters, who has been in better for s cough or cold. Try it and perfectly happy, as it is what they are the deep seated cough of the sault or the

Mr. Hatoland sentenced the deféndané you will understand why it favorite London for some time, has also been after period of more than forty years to loc instituting an organized search. The sume bottle serves the whole family hours stocks, with banishment of the aceristomed to and they know no better,roup and whooping cough of the children, to one month's imprisonment and four „discussbg some matters affecting Chamberlain's Cough Remedy not only

given, raflaf-it car For sale by all for sems, it would probably to beyond Formle by all Chemists and Store Portugesse possessions in India,

Chemists and Stareklepers,

the smartest of detectives to find my keepers |

axpay the sentence.

WINE MERCHANTS,

Queen's Road Central, ¡Hongkong.

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