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ANGLO CHINESE FRIEND-

SHIP.

SIR JOHN JORDAN ENTERTAINED

AT PEKING.

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[ TUX PEKISS GAZETTE."]

A representativa gathering of British- ers and Chinese met together last Friday. eypoing at a dinner given by the members of the nglos hinese Friendship Cur at the Wa Chiro Pu Building The dianer was given in honour of H. B., M. Afinister, Sir John John, who bus recently feturned to Peking. Present also were umeras high Chinese officials and representatives from all the various branches ut the British Community. Interest was acted to this sovint fune tion by the facs that this was the first meeting of the anglo Chinese Friendship Burow since China's declaration of war pn. Gernasty and Austrin.

The absence of Mr. Wang Ta-hsieh, Minister of Foreign Affairs, was greatly regretted but his post na Chairman was admirably filled by His Excellency Cheng-hsiang. Chairman of the War Commission.

HA LU TOANTS SUR JOEN.

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The toists of the Republic of China, coupled with the President, General Feng Kuo-ehung and King George having been well received, the Chair man in a most eloquent speech remarked how please due andall were that their guest, Sir John Janina, had returned to Texing booking a well and robust. Ife intinued by sying that Sir John Jordan's presence in Faking was evidence of the mint harmonious and the most frietelly relativus between the Allies of the Entente, arvog whom China no had too honotié to count self. Mr. further added that it was a great happi-

to China arxi

lier, people to have Auch a revered diplomat in the Capital to go to for advice. Be regretted the beence of Lily Jordan as they would have like to have welcomed her back slo. MẾ La then proposed the health

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offered certain advice to the Chinese Government mad he now saw that this advice had been taken during his absence by the entry of China in this world war. He emphasised the necessity for China to do all she could to further the inter eats of the Allies, bot to bring this about Obing needed the assistance of Grest | Aˆ HOUSE. Britain, and be felt sure that such help. would be readily accorded, in order to enable Chins to full her obligations and responsibilities towanla the Allies. He regretted that Chins could contributo so little but nevertheless they had both men and material, and these would be used to assist their allies if certain difficulties could be overcome.

ADMIAN THAI TUŠKAN,

Admiral Test Tinkax in an excellent sport referred to the fDe qualities of the British but be enuid not enumerate them all otherwise it would take hin all the evening. He had great stress on the value of Reitish Friendship, not be

cause it was

fair play

Sir John Jordan, sa: well as of Lady true. Husive, but genuine and emp the British love of

Jordan..

DE. VERISON'S SPLEGN. Dr. Moanos prefaced his remarks by stating that it was fitting at this time that this welcome to sir John Jordan should be held in the Waiebiaopu, and especially appropriate that it should held under the auspices of the Anglo- Chinese Friendship Burma. He then proceed to give resume of Sir John's carver since be had come to the East 41 years ago. He paid a high tribute to The British Vonsular and Diplomatic ervice, the members of which had not only married out their duties with adimir le ufficiency, but with the highest

duty and integrity.

じゃ

He

posted on that Sir John Jordan had returned to China to serve the in- ferents of his quintry and the country to which he was accredited at an de wuen most men would expect to retive after such, an energetic life as ke had hudi He had come back it a měst critical period in the recent history of Chim when such a large number of it- tant questions had to be settled fol Lowing on the declaration of war on Ger- doany and Austria. He was confident that Chins would act in accordance

with

ant

it was because of this that Ure t Britain was fighting.

At the conclusion of the speeches a very hearty vote of thanks to the chair. man, Mr Lu Cheng-hsiung, was proposed by Me Alston and unanimously carried.

CHURCH SERVICES.

'ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL,

HONGKONG

3D SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY, NOV. 11ta. Holy Communion (1.30 m.) Hymns, 534, 107, 317, 819, 831. Service,

Berbecke.

Matins (11 ..

Responses, Ferial; Venite, "Elrey;

Psalms, Turle, Macfarren, Turle : Té Deung, Woodward Smart Turle; Benedictus, Treatbeck; Hyions, 231, 163.

God Save the King, Evensong (6 pm) Responses Ferial: Psalms, Barnby, "Aylward, Turle; Magnificat," Stainer (18th evening); Nane Dimittis, 247, (243) 27.7 Barnby (18th morning); Hymns, 237,

the highest traditions of a great and en- lightened people, and in such a way not only to be of advantage to herself but to the Allies. He concluded by say. ing that it

it gave him the greatest plcs-St. Bure to support the eloysent words of the Chairman, and on behalf of the British people he accorded to Sir John Jordan i miost sincere, and bearty wei-

EDING.

SIB JDEN JORDÁN'S ́ RAPLY.. Sir JOBS JORDAN, his health having been drunk with much enthusiasm, responded and thanked the members and visitors for the way they had responded to the toast. He said that curing his official career he had received away compliments but he assured thuse pré-- sent that he had never received any which be appreciated so highly as those expresses by the Chairman and supple- mented by Dr. Morrison. He spoke in higu terms of Mr. Lu Cheng-hsing und his good work as Chairman of the Wor Conarission. le mentioned that he was in England when the declaration of war by China on Germany and Austria was prochimed and ke ́was pleased to my how well the news had been received, and he felt sure that the relations be tween China and Great Britain would be drawn even closer by co-operation to the mutual benefit of the Allies.

Mr BIDRY ALSTON as Chairman of the Executive of the Bureau then in a post pleasing speech proposed the health of the distinguished visitors, Mr Liang Chi-cho, Minister of Finance, Mr Tang Minister of Interior, Mr. "Hajung Pi

fisi-lung, Admiral Tai Ting kan, Mr Hsu En-yuan and Mr J. B. Butor, Commisioner in the Far East for New South Wales. He said how glad they all were to see so many distinguished visi Tors which testifed to the bond of union between China and Grest He regarded, it as bappy

Britai

that they had among them a distinguish- ed representative of Australia, Mr J. B. Satot. He wished to convey to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Wang T-back the thanks of all for the Ican of the Waichiaopu on this auspicious Occasion.

"A AUSTRALIAN VISITOR.

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Mr J. B. BUTE, Commissioner for New Fouth Wales, made arousing speech and pointed out how essential it was to intercourse between the have mord) Chiness and the people of Australis and

Peters' Church, West Point. ga.m.-Holy Communion

it am-orning Prayer and Sermon. Freacher-Rev. U. E.. Upsdell, M.A.

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Holy Communion at 8 2.0 Morning Prayer 1) am. Responses, Ferial: Venite, Elvey in

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Batana, XI Morning, LVI Turic in F, LVI Macfarren in B Hat, LVIII Gregory in E ft; Te Deum, Blisset; Benedictas, Bennett in F, Chant No. 38 W. A.; Hymns, 6, 555, 400, 324, (2nd Tune) National Anthem. Evening Prateré p.z. Responses, Ferial: Palme, XI Evening.

LIX Barnby in F minor, LX Ayl-1 ward in D fat, LXI Turle in D flat;} Maguifica, Stainer in G, Chant No. 398 W. A.; Nuas Dimittis, Cobb in A fat, Chant No. 348 W. A. Hymas, 47, 880, 381, 38 (5 in appendix). "National Anthem.

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WEATHER REPORT.

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November 10th 124, 15-No returns. frost Japan and Indo-China. Pressure has increased alightly over the Philip pines and the south coast of China, and decreased alightly to moderately else where; it is highest aver N. China and relatively low over the 9. China Sen and bo Vinyas.

Fresh monsoon will continue along the Chins Coast, and over the N. Úhina Sea,

Hongkong Rainfall for the 4 hours

Stock and paid up

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 1917.

SHARE REPORT

NOVEMBER 10TH, 1917.

Approx cinèse

tions

11.30 AM.

List

ending at 10a.m. to-day, 0.00 inch. Total Hongkong) & Shat #12 9830's. sinco January 1st, 80134 inches, against

K average of B1.03 inches.

Forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon on the 11th November:-

'MARINÉ INSUR- ANCES

1-Hongkong to Gap Rock: NE. Caso 50$990 1. winds, fresh fine.

2-Formors Channel: winds, North Chinse

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1917 --

Date

Katarim of 2-3-

10:73

37 ans making $25

we 1913, and Intarim

of 918 al 19168

Int. div. of 15%

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at 3/8 5/16, 84.95 perf

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7 for 1913

of

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and begins during the month of Ney, Douglas Stasmanine 166 $73

Steamboat 18|3194.

Indo-Chinas

Nov. 10th, 6.20

11th 691

6

."

"

Ends.

Begins

3:54 pm

554

G.AL

5.53

F3

ナナ

5.39

(Preferred).£$335 (Deferred)...£58113

11

5.62

2

15th, 6.24

'- 5.31

5.01

16th, 6.97

653

17th. 6.28

5.5!

Shell" Transport £107:6

18th," 6.90 3

5.50

'' 18th 6.27

5.50

20th, 6:99

5.50

Star Ferry - 108284 b

9.00 A.M.

21st, 0.28

5.50

$6.00 PM Kongmooz - Ercopt

Saturdays Namtau and

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14.00P.3.

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5.50

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95th 6.31 26th, 6.31

5.419.

5.49

Malabon Sagan P. 309234 6.

27th, 6.31

5.49

0.00 P.M.

8.00

29th, 6,32

$49

29th, 6,33 20th, £.33

5.49

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ROYAL OBSERVATORY" HONGKONG, DAILY WEATHER

REPORT.

NOVEMBER 10, 1917.

Station.

flour.

Poromater

Temperature

Wl'ostock... 6. 30.17.43

5, B2)

Memuro Hakodate Tokio Kochi...

Oshima **** Naba

Tabi'jima

Bunia oland

Welbalwei

30:14 40

2/01

· Hankow ...

3/11

Ichang

Kiakiang

2/11

Changaka ...

Shanghai ...

Gutani...

.......... Hongkong,--November 10, "1917. On London

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On derrand,

30 days' sight

4 months' right,

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Intarima ao 1917.1

150 centa for 1918

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91 10.28

Tla. div. à.nyiar ended

+30-6-10:

COTTON MILLS.

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Shanghai Cottons T. SOT. 114 s.

Kung Tik

10T, 15 b.

Thu: 0.00 for, 1918,

Sangtaxatio

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Orientals,

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Soldiers', and sailors", Home, Arsenal Streak.

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JIR. TAKA BUA-LUSO,

* Mr Ting" Hustuse, Minister of Intoring, then spoke in Chinese and re- marked that it was more than an honour to be premit at the dinner and he regretted very much that has not a

Вагенсь member of the

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Ba..

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817-17

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