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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

Router's Service to the China Mail.)

PARIS CONFERENCE.

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PARIS February 3rd. Havas message states: The next two weeks, beginning from -morrow, will be the most fruitful fort night of the Fence Conference." At their expiration, the world will know on what basis the Allies will make peace with Germaby. The question of the western Frontiers of Germany will, undoubtedly, be reached by the middle of t the coming work.

PARIS, February 23rd

A Havas messago› statén :— The Greek claims have practically been d. The Dodecanese Islands and the Aland of Rhodes probably will be

lotted to Greece, but there is no dis position to give her Smyrna,

PARIS. February 3rd."

A Hava message states The general opinion in Conference sircles is, thap pence will be signed by Je lat, possibly earlier.

LEAD RISES £11 PER TON.

"Astonishment was expressed in Melbourne Stock Exchange circles at the end of November when it was reported by the Australian Metal Exchange that, the London quotation for spei" lead had risen no less than £ll per ton, to £40 10 per ton, while the "forward" rate had ad- vanced £11, to £39 1 per ton. Official' inquiries confirmed the ac- curacy of the quotations. Operators immediately "marked up" prices for Barrier stock.

No definite information had been received in Melbourne on November 26 to account for this sensational movement, Various theories were advanced, "one of the assumptions being that with the cessation of hostilities lead is no longer required in large quantities for munition par- poses, and restrictions upon trading in the metal had bean removed in London-the net result being that speculative factors had come into play once more. The rates for lead have been practically unaltered at £29 10/- for "spot" and £28 10 per mictal since ten, net, for "forward September, 1916. Prior to the de

The military, naval and aerial terms will be ready for approval when Mr. Lloyd George retures on February 28th.

The portical and economic terms will bo fixed by Commissions before the return of President Wilson, which is provi-claration of war by the British Em mically arranged for Murgh 17th.

PARIS. Fruary 3rd,

A Barny message states :-- The Reparation Commission of the Peace Conference heloided that re paration includes indemnity. Mr. Lloyd George and M. Clemencean are pledged to demand from Germany, the full cost of the war. Ne evasion of that pledge will be tolerated, by Francs or England.

KING AND DOMINIONS.

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Lesbos, February rd. The Press Burene states -- H. the King expressed a wish pers sony to decorate the Dominions and Overseny officers who have been awarded honours, before they return to their homes.

LABOUR.

LONDON. February 24th. Mr. Hodges, Secretary of the Miners' Federation, stated in Mansfeld, that, in order to avert a nutiyual disaster, the Government must secure wages anil bours report before March 4th.

Be declared that the railwaymen and transport workers supported the miners. He urged that the municipalities should buy and distribute coal, with a view to saring middlemen's proäts,

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DOCTORS AS TRADE UNIONISTS.

LONDON, February 24th. At a meeting of the Medical Profession in London a resolution was carried by 237 to 30, in favor of organising the profession on the Trl nion basis, with a view to far-reaching, ohanges, ounse queat on the coming Ministry for Health.

FORD COMPANY'S 40-HOUR WEEK

Acknowledging the presentation of an address congratulating him upon. bis, knighthood, Sir Percival Perry announced that the hours of work of the employees of the Ford Motor Company (England) (T' in used), hither- 10.48 per week, would be reduced to 40, and the minin um rate of pay. altered accordingly, ensuring not only no loss to the workpeople, but in effect raising-wages as from Janu- ary 1, 1919. The minimum, or £3 per week, with an addition for profit. shaters of 38. per hour (12%), 'a weekly, total of £3 12s. The rew scale for 40 hours would be a mini- inum of 15. 10d. per hour, or £3-13s. Ad. per week, with an addition of 3d. per hour for profit sharers (10a), www.weekly total of £4 33. 4d. This "was the minimum rate for men. Meritorious work would be remuner- ated at higher rates up to a maximum of 2s. 8d. per hour, with Sd. added for profit-shares.".

The wage rates for women were not quite so high, but in future women might qualify as profit-sharers on the same basis as men. The minimum rate would be 1s. per hour, rising to-29. per hour, with 3d, added for those who qualify for the profit sharing rate. Thus, women over 18 years of age would get a mihimum of 40s. per week, with an addition of 10s. (30, per hour). share of profits, if they qualify for profitsharing, a total of 508. per week as a minimum. Meritorious work would entitle them to higher rates. up to 2a per hour, with 3d. per hour added as share of profits.

The qualifications for profit-sharing remained unaltered, with one excep tion. Hitherto the qualifying age had been' 21; this was was DOW reduced to 18. In exceptional cases young persons under 18 might participate. Such exceptional cases would only warrant profits being granted in special circumstances, such as when they were the sole sup port of home and dependents.

BEWARE OF COLDS."

|ĦILDREN are much more likely to contract the contagious diseasça when they have colde. Whoopinx congi diphtherio; scarlet fever and encump. tion are diseases that are often contracted bear the child has a cold. That is why all medical authorities, say beware of colls. For the quick cure of colds you will find nothing better than Chamber

it's Cough Remedy. It can always be det ended upon and is pleasant and safe to take. For sa's by All Chemistʊ and'

torekeepers

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pire lead was quoted in London at £13 15 per ton.

BOATS DUE TO ARRIVË

* AND DEPART.

VESSELS DUE TO ARRIVE.

FEBRUARY 16. SUNYO MARU, T.K.K.,.from San Francisco, with mail.

FEBRUARY AGAPENOR, B. and &,, from Liverpool.

MARCH 3. RIOJUN MARU, D. & Co., from Japan, with innil

MARCH 5. FUSHIMI MARU, NEK, frois Seattle, with mail.

THE CHINA MAIL.

NOTICES.

"THE

ASSOCIATED BRASS AND COPPER MANUFACTURERS or GREAT BRITAIN CAN

NOW SUPPLY Brass and Copper, Locomotive Tubes, Rods, Etc.

Sole Agents r ARNHOLD BROTHERS & Co., Ltd. CHINA & HONGKONG

JAMES STEER.

9, IOE HOUSE STREEY. WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER,

CHRONOMETERS, CLOCKS, WATCHES AND NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS REPAIRED UNDER MY PERSONAL SUPERVISION.

Tel. 2977.

· Tel. 2877.

CRUICKSHANK'S COUCH BALSAM.

For the relief of Bronchial, Pulmonary, Spasmodic, Asthmatic Coughs, loss of Voice, and all Throat and Lung irritations.

FRICE $1.00 per bottle.

PREPARED ONLY BY

VICTORIA DISPENSARY.

TELEPHONE 298.

from

YISITORS AT THE HOTELS.

MARCH 8. ANYO MARU,, T. K. K., Valparaiso,

MARCH 10 BORNEO MARU, D. & Co., from Java, with nail.

LAOMEDON, D. and E.; from

'pool.

HONGLONG HOTEL.

Mr W. Ker

Mr D. Abraham

Mr B. HL Van Ketol Liver-Capt. J. Adcock

Mr and Mrs E. G. Mr H. Erebe

Anderson Mr & Mrs Laidlay EURYLOCEUS, B. & S., from Liver MrJ. Webster Baker and maid

Paymastor Comdr. Mr. and pool...

F. A.F. Banbury, Lauritsen

Mr and Mis Law

and family

MARCH 18. PROTESILAUS, B. and S... from Singapore.

NANKING, China Mail, from San Francisco, with mail.

MARCH 19.." TELI MACHUS, B. & S., from Liver

pool.

Bannerman

Mia C.

Capt. F Tones Miss Ireland. Mr and Mr

Joblin Mrs L.M. Joblin Mr E. M. Joseph

Mr J. J. Jndah

Webster

Mra B E Weerne, M. child and infant

Mr. S. Wilson

Mr and Mrs Kagin Dr M. Kake

Mr G. G. Wood Mr G. Wondenberg Mr and Mr B.

Wylie

CARLTON HOTEL

Mrs F. E..Cameron Mi T. King Senor S. Carbid

Mrs & Carbo Miss Carbo

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Mr and Mrs G. E. M.

Capt. W. F. Barkus Mrs E. Barkus

Mr and Mrs W. G.

Lay

Leach

Mr H.

Mr G. W. Barton

Mrs RR. Balilios

Mr & Mrs

and child Mime. Leiria

Mr & Mrs Honchot Capt. & Mrs Liddell Mr and Mrs J. E. Miss H. Libe

Bingham Flag Lt. T.L. Living Miss Bingham atone. R.N.

.

- MARCH 23, PERSIA MARU, T.K.K., from San Mr B. J. Birbeck Mr 8. Longfield

Major and Mrs G.. D. Miss Alice Lu Francisco, with mail.

Black and son Mr G. Ludin PELETS, B. & S., from Liverpool.

MARCH 16

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Mrs E. D. BlackburDMr A..H. Lurings Mr J. J. Bleeker and servant

HOKUTO MARU, D. & Co., from Mr Geo. Bradford Mr Joseph Lupine

*Java.

MARCH 29. TELAMON, B. & 3., from Liverpool.

DEPARTING" VESSELS."

FEBRUARY 26.

Capt. & Mrs Branch Mrs M. G. Lyne Mr GT. BreakspearMr and Mrs N, MrA. W. M. Brsw Macintyre Mr W. G. Browell Master MacIntyre Mr H. Burgett Ir G. W. Machen Mr R. V. Cameron Mr E J. Mahon Mr B. P. Cameron Mr M. Mallik Mr and Mrs E.-A. Master Mailik

Carvalho

Mr J. C. de Chaldic

Mr and Mrs

Forate:

Mr W. Lotkin

Mr And Mra E. E

Meline

Mr. Murrell

Mr and Mrs R

Feace

W.Mr M. Barros.

Mr A. Rodrigues

Mr and Mrs FE Mr and Mrs H.

Hamilton

Stephens Mr H. J. Hennessy Mr A. W. WERSET Me: W. de Hoog

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

Mr D. J. Adame

Mrs Kilbee & child Mrs R. Almond * Mra Krahmaleff

Miss A, Anderson

Dr M. E. Aager

1 Mi R W. Brandle

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Mr A. Balloch

Mr and Mrs Carbo

Miss Carbo

Mrs B. Legge

Mrs McAinch

Mrs E. M. Melles Mr. F. W. McGrath Mr EL M. McTavish Hra A. Monro

Mr & Mrs A. CourseMr B. J. de Moore

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Dr A. Gibson

Mr F. W. Moores

POST OFFICE.

Allied soldiers in the various hospitals in Siberia are, badly in need of reading: nutter. Any books, newspapers, éta for i

thoir use handed in at the C1.P.O. will.

bo packed and forwardel, to them free."

The parcel post service to Cuba is suspendસરે,

It is totified that all restrictions as to the use of wireless Telegraphy by Marchant Vessels on the China Station have been abolished,

The Services to Germany, Austria, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire are suspended.

No unofficial latter addressed' to Abadan, Ahwaz or Mohammorth in the Persian Gulf may exceed eight onbicas. in weight.....

The insured letter and insured parcel services between Egypt (or in transit through Egypt) and Cyprus are tempor arily suspended.

Uninsured parcels for the Upitesi Kingdom will in future be forwarded from Hongkong in bags and the Public are therefore advised to pack auch parcels very carefully,

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Until further notice parcels for civil addresses in the provinces of Unine | Vicenza, Trevisé Padua, Fenica and Bel- | Fune"in Italy, will not be accepted for transmission unless posted under the British War Office Permit.

The Parcel Post Services to British East Africa and Egypt (except for members of the Expeditionary Forces), and to Abyssinia, Bagdad, Frithres, French Somali Coast, Italian Somaliland, Portugueso, East Africa, Zanzibar and Russia have been suspendedi.

Registered and Parcel Mails close 15 minutes earlier than the time given below unless otherwise stated.

In the case of Maila slosing before & a.m. Registration "closes at 8 c'clock on the pravions eveving.

INWARD MAILS.

SATURDAY, March 1.

Straits-Per DILWARA,

OUTWARD MAILS.

THURSDAY, February 27. Swetow and Straits-Per TAMING,

0a.m.

Fort Bayard Hciboy and Haiphong-

Per SONG MA, 9am. Haiphong-Per JADE, 10a.m.

Shanghai and North

SUIYANG, 11 am

China-Per

"FRIDAY, February 28.

Swatow, Amoy and Foochow-Per

HAITAN, I p.m.

Presmore Ph

Philippine Islands-Per- YUENSANG,

Mr Fred. B. Marshal B. Culhane Mr D. Nicholda Mr and Mrs J. U.. Mr & Mra 8. Mason Mr R. G. DoubledayMr T. R. Osborne

Clark

Madame de Maltor.

Mrs J. D. Edwarda Mrs. W. and chüd ELPENGR., B. and S., for Japan, via Mr J. H. Coote

Kr F. Ferguson. Mr W. H. Price Mr G. Mayer Mta Cornelinsea Shanghai.

Mr.W. J. Reynolds Mr F. W. Cox

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Mr & Mrs Gregory Mr and Mrs O. E Mrs T.R. E

Mi Q. T. Hall

Richardscin Crockett, 3 child- McInnes

Mr & Mrs HammesMira A. P. Sangstor FEBRUARY, 20.

McIntosh rez and murge Mrs. W.

and family Mr. G. Stavrakov AGAPENOR, B, and 3., for Japan, Dr and Mrs H. Le Mr A Meuer

Mrs Stabbings and Cumming Ma and Mrs WBMr A. Hann

daughter via Shanghai...

Middleton

Francisco..

DJIPANOS, J.C.J.L., for Java.

MARCH 2.

Capt. F. M. Dillon Mrs F. M. Dillon' Mrs F. E. Davis

Mr W. O. Deacon

W. Dew

.AFRICA MARU, O.S.K., for Victoria Misa M. W and Vancouver..

·MARCH 5.- RIQJUN MANU, D, &Co,, for Java. SHINYO MARU, T.K.K., for San Francisco.

MARCH 11.

HYSON, B.. and 8., for London. ATREUS, B. and S. for Liverpool. EURYLOCHUS, B. &8., for Japan via Shanghai.

LAOMEDON, B. and B., for Japon,

MARCH

BORNEO MARU, D. & Co., for Japan.

MARCH 13.

EMPRESS OF RUSSIA, Canadian Facific, for Vancouver...

HECTUL, B. & S. for Liverpool.

MARCH 17.

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Mr D. M. Moffat

Mr Mirovitch

Mr and Mrs' D. B

Murtay

Neeson

Mr. P. Heathcote Mr. C. Hupeter Mr E Irving

and Mrs Backson

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Mr E. H. Kay Mias F. Rexy

Mr O. P... Beybt

Mr E. T. Sheaf

Capt. D: Skinner

Mr and Mrs W. A. Miss E. F. bkinner

Hannibal

Mrs M. Klade

Capt Allen

Capt. & Mrs Swain Mr and Mrs Under

·wdod

WMr and Mrs S. E.

West and family

PEAK HOTEL

Majo: Lacey Major Apthorpe, Major LeeD

A.3.C.

Mrallitt

Mr. C.. B. Bird

Mr and Mrs D. K.

Blair Rev. RA. Eundle,

G.F.

Capt. T. H. Butler Mr A. J. Carter Major Carthew

Mr and Mis F. W.

Mr D. J. Hanscom Capt. J. G. Smith" Cary MS. H. Hansen Miza W. E. Sparke

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Mr and Mrs H. A.

Mathesont Mr Matthieson Mr J. Finlay Millor Lt Mitrovitis Mrs Moore Capt. Newmar

Lt. Col. & Mrs Thurs--

by Pelham

Mr T. L. Parkins

Mr & Mrs Coebrane

Mr G. Harper Mr & Mrs. V. Steensly I Col. E.J. Coles Misses Harrison (2) Mr H. F. Stanéham

Mr Cormack ·

Major Carter

Mra J. 8. Dobie

Major Patterson

Mr W. E. Roberts

Major V. J. Scantle Mrs Bidford

bary Mr and Mrs John Mejor Slanin

"Mr A. Findlay-Smith Doncea MFB.Evans M.B.E. Catp. Spencer Mr Denisan Fuller Mrs Sveën

Mr and Mrs G.W.Mr G. F. Templeton Mr E Coomes Bir F. J. de Home

Bawkins

Mrs E. Templeton CHICAGO MARU, 0.5, K., for My P. E. Henry Miss Stev, nach Victoris, and. Vancouver.

Mr and Mrs J.Mr A. G. Titaingh. Hoyting &3 children ir F. Travers TELEMACHUS, B. & 8., for Japan Mrs M. Bicks

Yee-Adm. Bir F. C. Mr A. Ficks

T. Tudor via Shanghai."

Mr and Mrs S. E. MrThos. Vint ...

Hodyd

Mr F 8. Ward

MARCH 20.

MARCH-21.

ANTO MARU, TAK for South Mr A. Holgerson Mr and Mrs E. I

America.

MARCH 22 „FUSHIMI MARU, NY.K., fọc Seattle. MARCH 24. PELKUS, B. & S. for Japan via Shanghai

MARCH 25.. FYRRHUS, B. and 8, for London.

MARCH 27- NANKING, China Ma, fer Ban Francisco.

PEREIA MARU, LK.K., for Ban Francisco,

MARCH 29. HOKUTU MARU, D. & Co., for Japwar

MARCH 20 FROTESILAUS, B and B for

Seattle

Capt. G. Booker

Lander Waterm MrA.Shelton Hooper Mr H. E. Wataon Mr R. E. Humphreystir.and M. T. E. Capt. and Mrs, L. "Watts

Hasty

Major Gardener

MrF Goodrich

Capt. Gurazy

Major de hirs Taylor,

RE Capt. Vincent Major Hedges- - Major & Mrs Wako- Mr H du Fion man

Hutchison Major Walker

2. p.m.

SATURDAY, March 1.

Shanghai, North Chica, Japan via Naga- saki, Canada, United States, Central and South America, and EUROPE via Victoria, B.C.- Per AFRICA MARU, Rezistra- tion 9.45 om Letters 10.30a.m.

North China-Per CHENAN, 2 p.m.

Shanghai and

Amoy, Shanghai and North China-Per

TJIMANOEK, 5 p.m.

SUNDAY, March 2.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1919.

ENTERTAINMENT-

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FEBRUARY 24, 25 & 26, 1919. FRANK KEENAN

IN

RULER OF THE ROAD."

HAROLD LLOYD

IN

“OVER THE FENCE."

BRITISH GAZETTE NO. 489.

Booking at ROBINSON'S.

VICTORIA THEATRE

FEBRUARY 24, 25 & 20.

at 9.15 p.m.

Pathe presents

BABY MARIE OSBORNE

"A DAUGHTER OF THE WEST"

MATINEE Ox

THURSDAY, Feb. 97, at 5.15 p.m.

"THE SLANDER" (by special request). Coming!

FREEDONY &

VAUDEVILLE CO..

HONGKONG

Coming

THEATRE.

FEBRUARY 28, 27. & 13. showing PAKA MOUNT: FEATCER in 8 parta. PAOLING FREDERICK

15

IN

"LYDIA GILMORE"

Also Cazette & Comics.

FRIDAY 8: Matinee at 5.15 P.K.

showing:THE DAUGHTER OF MACGREGOR " A beautiful Paramount drama in 5 parts.

SATURDAY March 1, continnation of

"A LASS OF THE LUMBERLANDS (3rd 4th Episodes).

THEATRE

TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT

ROYAL

TO-NIGHT

TO-NIGHT

Edgar Warwick

FRESENTS

VANITY FAIR

THE RETURN OF THE FAVOURITES -

Swatow, Amoy and Formosa via Boslurg EVERYONE WILL BE THERE--BE IN THE BOOM.

———Fer AMAKUBA MARU,8mm

TUESDAY, March 4.

Shanghai and North China- Per

TEAN, 3 p.m. «

THURSDAY, March 6.

Haiphong-Per KAIFONG, 9.

Shanghai and North China-Per

BUNNING, 11 m.

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COSTLIEST FILM STAR..:

The company with which she has signed is a co-operative organization, A contract signed, recently, by made up of thirty wealthy theatre Mary Pickford, whose £276,000 owners in the United States and salary bonus in two years was re- Canada. They will pse Miss Pick- cently mentioned in court proceed ford's pictures Bret in their own ings, makes her not only a producer theatres and later circulate them. and director, But the costliest star broadcast.)

The contract will make” Miss- in ali filmdem.

The terms of Miss Piakford's con Pickford easily the highest paid film trict are elastic, providing for star in the world, say a representa- bonuses and special awards, but it tive of the company, although wo is expected she will make not less cannot precisely estimate the income- than £800,000 for the rear of the guaranteed to her. contract, and the £400,000 mark 'will not be beyond the reach of her earn ing power.

*Her, contract is similar to that.

of Chaplin's, which we hold. Chaplin

ia given a flat guarantee of £200,000 The "contruct is with the First with £15,000 bonuses offered to hims National Exhibitora" Circuit, the His Shoulder Armis.' picture nett organization which recently raised him £20,000."

Carlie Chaplin to what at that

bine was the crowning salary height.

By the terms of the contracty Miss

is absurd to allow a cough to hang Pickford, becomes an independent

on end up your vitality when Champroducer. She will select her own berlain's Cough Remedy will cure you plays, directors, and supporting You don't know where a persistent cough || Cable. willland you. You can't afford to allow your throat and lungs to become diseased when it is such a simple thing to step into a chemist's shop and get a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. For sale by cll Chemists and Storekeepers.

A FORTY YEARS: TEST. BAMBERLAIN'S Cough Remerly has beau curing coughs and colds

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