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THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1919.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.-

THE HON. MR. HOLIDAY WITH- DRAWS HIS MOTION.

There" whe 26 Leontin Counted this man

meting of the His Bvleney the officer Adeniais fering the Goverment prosiling Who a present were i

is in constant daily communication with New York; hed Hongkong cond not possibly afford to be at the heck and call of cable system which can

even be "relied on.

THE CHINA MAIL.

ANSWER. Cheng Chu Felice Station was connected on the 1st April. It is anticipated that Thai and Tong Chung Pulice Stations will bá von- The Hon. Mr. Doof, in sacodd. nected by the 30th April, The per- ing the motion, stated that as chairmanent cables for these lines hove he ed assury His Excelency of have been leaned temporarily by the man of the Chamber of Commerce, not yet arrived, and the cables laid

Military Authorities,

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

WANTED.

TO-DAY-S ADVERTISEMENTS.

TO BE SOLD,

SUPREME COURT OF HONG-

TWO RESIDENTIAL MASTERS KONG dated the 7th day of Marsh WANTED-For The CHINESE

ENGLISH SCHOOL of JAVA, PURSUANT to an ORDER, OF THE The lines to Lama, and Kab Salary (Senior Local) 110 gulders rising will be commenced as soon as the annually, Free quarters, food, sic. 1919 made is an Action in the matter

Free passage

Applicants must be of the Estate of HO TSUN SAN Alins lines to Tante are completed. Chinese, and accustomed to Sporta. HO SHU TONG alias HO SAN Owing to depletion of star the lines Apply with testimonials up-to-date to CHUNG aliss HO A SER is 0 A The Hon. Mr. Lat: the Pak then (camiók all be constructed simultane- TOAN GURU, c/o “CHINA MAIL" SEEK altas HOA SIE, deceased The Colonial Secrdry. Hon. Mr.spot very briefly in support of the | ously, A. 6. M. FLETCHER.

e mood for this preset station. stating thus the delays caused by the presute of messages, oth Cater His Excellency the General Officer tent and private were extremely Condhanding the Tops, Alijorrį detrimental to damarev.

eneral FlaxCIS VURIS..

The Colonial Treasurer. Hor Mr. C. McT. MESSER, O.B.E. "...

The Director of Public Works, Hon. Ma, W. (^tation, C.MLG.

His Eventy the Officer Ad ministe in the fortiment in wplyd to Mr. Holyoak staped as fag as the Goverment, were screened they The Sendary for Chinese Affuser entirely in spithy with the Hon. Mr. E. R. HALFAN,,B.E.

Hon. Mr. Le Che PAR

Hon. Mr. P. FT. Hemas.

suggestion, and be was sure that this

stalation weigd devi, a materia advantage to Hongkong." Bast,"

Hon. Mr. Ce Albuster, C.EE.Fe stated, "I would like to tell

Hon. Mr. S. H. Baheil

The Hon M. Shibaster and the 1. 3, S. H., Dodwell were then

won in and took der sants Mendwas of the Comell.

The Hon the Cibulál Secretary chep put the following reports of the Taise: Puniain Manes Nos. 130 2 Reput of the Finance Commits der, Heport of the Pahile Wegli

Compute.

-1 was dan proposal and sensoride) shut the Mates of the last me mg, while were täie de inmultes! wil be passed without being read,

{'rics!

wint was done in this Chamber in Dctober 1919, when the Hon. Mr. Polock moved ("WI, ther it was the intention of the British Govarta by onset it,finir own expense a wine! less station in the. Colong." This was phone and the Hon. Maula for to Cuntar of Commerce was no correct when he stated that, in its prenta low power station had been

ported."

1

When this week is finished, all Police Staions will be connected by telephons.

QUESTION.

5. Why has the First Police Magistrate and Coroner been appoin ted to act as Director of Education in addition to his other duties when

there are in the Colony two or three

educationalists with previous experi- ence of the office?

ANSWER.

NATIONAL, LOAN OF THE THIRD YEAR OF THE REPUBLIC (1914)

SECOND ANNUAL DRAWING

OF BONDS

2

SUBSCRIBERS to, the above Loan Dare hereby notified that arrange- mante have now been made to proceed with the redemption of the Loan, and

It was considered to be the most that the Seccad. Desing of Bonds will uitable appointment. Owing to the date of payment with a list of the take place on 13th May.next. The war the Government's staff is much numbers of drawn bonds will be au deplet, but it is anticipates tintnounced in a subsequent notification. it will be posible shortly to make other arrangements for Bling the post of First Magistrate.

QUESTION...

His Extency stated

6. Has the Government made any that as they and awo Stations, he believed that the instution of a protest against the arbitrary cancel- high powered statsm world senation without notice of homeward

"Empresses of undertow with the workings of bookings by the

Russia. Asia, and Japan" and the "Monteagle"?

such other

His Excelfrey tien seinated!

Beige anything 1-finite could be the Boy, Mr. Dodaci as a member dag be was advised that the ex- of the Paplic Works formoniline parts in the batter would have to love at the Hon Mr... G. consulted to ascertain whether Shewan, who bid Mt the Colony, the installation of a highly powered at the Bat. Mr. Alabaster as station was feasible, having re- member of the bay Cattle and to there being two stasions berp * place of Hon. Mr. H. E.ready.

General.

1

ANSWER.

Yes; telegos were hidressed to the Secretary of State Ar the Colonies on the 31st March and the 1st April.

QUESTION.

7. Has the attention of the Govern-

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ANSWER.

F. A. AGLEN, --- Inspector General of Customs. April 10, 1910:

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BY

MR. GEORGE P. LAMMERT at bis Auction Rooms in Duddell Street,

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WEDNESDAY,

the 30th day of April, 1919, it 3 o'clock in the AFTERNOON, IN TWENTY LOTS THE VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY

+

THES

situate and being No. 49 and 51 Holft- No. 200, Nos. 407 and 106 Queen's wood Road standing on Inland Lot, Road West, No.5 and 7 To Lane all standing on the Remaining portion of Section F of Inland Lot No. 800, No. 51, 53, 137,hid 159 Second Street standing ou tau Remaining Portion of Inland Lot No 139. and Section G and the Re- THE HONGKONG & KOWLOON maining Portion of Inload Lot No. 800, WHARF & GODOWN CO.,LTD. 37, 31, 35, 37, 39 and 41 Contro Street standing on the Remaining Por tion of Inland Lot No 758, Nos. 26, 28 & 82 First Street standing on the Remaining Portion of Inland Lot No.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE BONUS of $18.65 per Share authorised by the Extraordinary Resolution passed on the 28th March, 1919, will be distributed to those persons who are registered on the 30th day of April, 1919, as the holders of the issued shares of the Company.

Such Bonus will, pursuant to the Agreement which the Board bar been regards each complete number of three issued abarca beld, by the allotment of one new sharò of $50 each gredited as fully paid up.

Tadkahwine was etilg Autorege Bented, tout the Hon. Memment, been drawn to the serious lack her her the Chiraber of Commerce of sufficient hotel accommodation in The lion. Colonial Scretary thet kl withdmw his motion until the Colony? If so, has the Govern-authorised to enter into, be satisfied, as places: upon the tale the following such time as they codd communiment done anything to assist visitors Estmete on a Troisy Note dated i

eute with rh Secretary of State for to obtain shelter. September 30, 1918-

the Colonies, and the report of the The Chancel the Bagiosperms upon the matter.

The lovemment is aware ter the er now fetuinds the Bend at the

Hon Mr. Holyoak then replied hotel ermmodation has recently other gifts recited have been that as the matter, is of such im been overtasel, owing party to the Company will be CLOSED, from SAT muleti je-ty's Gobernant purtance to the Colony, he did not unexpected arrival of & Military MisURDAY the 19th April, 1919, to Hongkong. The legislative Couthink it right that it should be sior. It has received to application WEDNESDAY, the 30th April, 1919, cil has voted furder gits in Mus- deyed sucther three months, owing) for assistanee in obtaining shelter,

both days inclusive. 3918. $250,000 and in Augm, for the bethat it took a letter at 1918, of 130,000, as commbution- leer six weeks to get Hone, and Staverd thermost of the War.

QUESTION.

ANSWER

8. Why have there been no Legis- there wild be another six relative Council Meetings for about a The Chancellor dedic„Prein-quer | broren ansover could possibly month? Yesuanads that, in order best served. The quipstion of delay on alivet the desires of the boxes, die The cibles of the Eastern Extension sms revived in port of these Telegraph Company and been raised ift emptu sherwise spec in the Truperial Parlament during red, shunt, be paid into the Erbe, the list the months.

for application owanis Fe general expenses of the War,

My Lords app

Their Lordships tanks love the ready, been conveyed through the Secretary of State for the Colates

With regard to the point mired by His Excellency that the erection,of.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the

By Order of the Board,

W. 8. BROWN,

Secretary. Hongkeng, April 10; 1910.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

.

It was considered that the business which was ready for tulisaction was not sufficient in amount, urgency, or importance to justify the suctions to sell by Public Auction THE Undersigned, have received in- of Council.

The Hon. Mr. Holyrok, then, put

a highly powered wireless Nation the following questions which were world. perlaps (aterfere with the working of each other, it was founding in his naine on the Orders madays in comuneial life, Mr. the Day, and which were both answered by the Colonial Secretary :

QUESTION.

to the Gegishiturak Com Folyok contended that, why it Thes of the Colonies ari petten was fal that the chinery dies cameried, but Their Lordships in use was methicient it was famedi... 1. Will the Government appoint a avail themselves of the opportuzutyately scupped, even if it had only committee of experts to inquire into 10. plans upon reccaļ their apprecias hoon installed for a gear, and he gon- and report upon the of these sponturens and get sidered that the same ride should (a.) The condition of the channel

tributions towards the ex

apply to the existing wheless station, by which vessels enter the Harbour proses of the War.

and timb really high powered in order to proceed to their buoys or mothern station should be installed. to the existing wharves."

His Excellency their stated that be lieved that there were experts in the Cokny who could advise the Colony the matter within the purse of a week or two, and asked the member Chamber of Commerce to withdw his' raption.

Los e gins of this Minister le Muriel 1 the Semung of State fur) alni fog traininto the Leshtures of me Colonies and Depencies concerni-si,

Let ciples be psected" to both Home of Parliment Is His Mijay's Comiquel

Hon. Mr. Hook then put She lowing motion to the Council

That arrangements be rude at ce for the instahition of a geweriu!

This Mr. Holyoak agreed to do, and the motion was accordingly withdrawn.

(b.) The eficiency, or otherwise, of the present Government dredger the "St. Enoch,"

(.) The necessity, or otherwise, of at once ordering a modern dred ging plant for constant use in this

Harbour.

ANSWER.

The Goremaneat, as at prosent ad- viser, sees no necessity for such a The Hon. Mr. Albuster then put Committee. conuten wreice the questions standing in his name,

If persons who are qualified to

(FOR LCCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED

an

THURSDAY, April 1, 1919, at 10.30, at No. 5, Almai Villas, Kowloon, (corner of Austin Avenue and Kimberley Road), THE

Valuable Household Farulture,

&xmTM

therein contained

Comprising:- Upholstered Armetairs and Sofs, Blackwood Chairs and Stands, Oil Paintings and Engraving Curtains, &c, Dining Room Furniture, Glass and Crockery Ware, Double and Single Brass-mounted-Bedsteads Wardrobes, Toilet Table and Washatanda Camphor- wood Chest-of-Drawers, Bath Room and Kitchen Utensile,

•

AIBO

Piano by Challer & Saus, London in

tation, capable "at" "combët38ail of which were answered by the express an opinion wil give particu.good condition, Electric Fan, Coquet į

or one Singer's Hand Sewing"

station in Ceplou.

which were as follows:-

QUESTION

.

ANSWER.

to be required in the interests of the port, the matter will at once be in- Festigated. :

QUESTION.

ANSWER.

and in-speaking to the motion tated, "I submit, Si, shut in thes

1. As the introduction and days, there is no further necessity for deiute on this subject. It was as increased use of ricshas on the Peak

2. Has the report and finding of early as 1911 that the question effootpaths has created a new danger stablishing a high poweral wireless to child life, will the Government the Civil Service Salaries Commiss atation in the Cobay we brought hasten the conversion of the corner ion" been sent in to the Government before the Council. It Jél to a de-of waste ground between the Govern- yet and, if so, will the Government bate on the subjes, in February ment villas and Mount Kellet Road lay it upon the table for the consider-

ation of the Council? 1912, when the question of indui.into a suitable playground? ing Hongkong in the chain of wire- less stations round the Empire sins, thoroughly discussed. The result of that débite was that the Govern- ment promise to take the necessary

2. Will the Government construct steps, with the roult time in the on the unused lot on the north side course f time a los powered Surtion of the Royal Courts of Justice a His Excellency then stated that he pavilion which can be used as a band considered it inadvisable to hold a Hon. Mr. Holyoak, ip support of stand in the evenings and in the meeting of the Council when there his ration, read extracts from a let daytime as a sun and rain shelter for was so very little to do, and suggest ter written by the Chamber of Can the amabs and children who nowed that in future questions should merce to the Goverment urging) haunt the Cricket Ground and Court be answered in writing, in order to avoid bringing those members of the upon then the necessity of the in- Verandahs?

Council who were not permanent Hladlution of a high powered wireless station, and pointing out the delays The Goverment is unable to erect ocasioned by the continual breaking a bandstand at this spot. The pro- vision of a shelter will he considered.

"The work of conversion was put The report has been received and

hand on the 28th March,

has been sent to the Secretary of State for the Colonies for his cont sideration. It is not possible to make the contents public.

wus erected:"

QUESTION

ANSWER."

QUESTION.

answers.

and Pot Plants.

(Fall Particulars from Catalogue). Da view day of sale. Termos-Chab

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Custiorheers, Bonzkong. April 10, 1919,

Undersigned have received in

structions to sell by Fublic Auction

(FOR 1000DXT*OF THE CONCLINED),

THURSDAY April 24, 1919, at 2.30 p.m., at No. 2 Ormsby Villa, 3 Granville Road, Kovkon, THE Valuable Household Furniture,

therein contained.

Comprising

&

Teak Hallstands, Side Table, Baro- Members up when it was not strictly meter, &c., Chesterfeld Sofa and Arm- Decessary Publicity in the Press chairs, Blackwood Stands and Tables, Would be given to the questions and carpets and rugs, Pictures, a number of Chinese and Japaness Vases "curios, His Excellency then stated that&, Dining Room Farniture, Bookesses, 3. What steps is the Government although they were never averse from including high back chairs made." by taking before the rainy season com- honest criticism, he thought that W Powell and practically new, croo mences to save the hill and roadway the Press did not go and consult kery, Glass ware, &c., 3bottle tantalus below the London Mission House at the different Government Officials by Mappin and Webb, Double and Cheung Chau from being washed enough, otherwise certain state Sinds Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Toilet meats that have appeared in Tables, Washstands and chest-of- away?

ANSWER

some of the morning papers drawers, &c, and one handsomely

759 and the Remaining Portion of In- land Lot No. 583, No. 43 Graham Street standing on the Remaining For- tion of Inland Lot No. 196, No. 30 Peel Street and No. 22 Gaga Street, being respectively Section E and Section C of Ioland Lot No. 187, Victoria Hongkong.

semi.

Lot 1 consists of the two European Houses, Nos. 19 and 31 Hollywood Road held under a Crows Lease having 932 years to run.

Lot comprises Nos. 40 Queen's Road West and No. 7 Sam To Lane,

Lot 3 comprises No. 406 Quesca's Road West.

Lot 4 comprises No. 5 Sam To Line.. Lote 5 & 6 are Nos. 137 and 153 Second Street.

Lote 3, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are all held for a term of 999 years of which 942 years are unexpired.

Lots 7 to 12" inclusive are No. 27, 31, 35, 37, 30 and 11 Centre Street, ooe house for each lot. All are held under a Crown Lease having 942 years unexpired.

and 53 Second Street and 52 First

Lote 13, 14 and 13 comprise Nos. 51

Strect. These lots also have an unex pirod torm of 943 years.

Lot 16 & 17 are Nos. 26 aað 29. First Street held under a Crown Lense with 938 yeare anexpired.

Lot 18 is No. 43 Graham Street. This lot bay 984 years to ran

Lots 19 and 20 are No. 30 Peel Street and No. 22 Gage Streat. They arg both held under & Crown Lease having an unexpired term of 930 years. '. All the above houses, except lot. 1-are, Chinese houses,

NOTICES.

FURNISHING GOODS

JUST UNPACKED.

CRETONNES

AND

TAFETTAS.

CASEMENT CLOTHS.

CURTAIN MUSLINS.

MOHAIR RUGS.

A SPLENDID

RANGE

TO SELECT FROM.

·ALL SHADES

WITH · BORDERS TO MATCH.

NEW AND DAINTY

PATTERNS.

For FEARTH and DOOR

In Black, Crimson Gold. Elto Green, Piak.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

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YALE & TOWNE HARDWARE

YALE

PADLOOKS, CABINET LOCKS,

DOOR O

CLOSERS,

Etc., Etc.

Particulars and Conditions of Sale SOLD EVERYWHERE, may be obtained from and sale plaas of the property may be inspected as the offices of:--

MR. EL AGASSIZ 44 Queen's Road Contral,

-Or

MR. GEORGE P. LAMMERT,

The Auctioneer. Hongkong, April 7, 1919.

HONGKONG DOG AND POULTRY SHOW 1919."

*

The above Show will be held on SATURDAY next 12th inst. Dog Judging commences at 13 pm. sharp.

Refreshments by Messrs WISEMAN, LTD.

Band of the 18th Infantry, (by kind permission of Major Morgan and Officers). N. P Servants passes are now ready and may be obtained from the undersigned.

G. W. GEGG, Hon Secretary and Treasurer. Hongkong, April 10, 1919.

NOTICE.

MESSES. W. G. HUM-

COLONIAL DISPENSARY.

-TÄNUT-PERFUMES,–

EAU DE COLOGNE,

TOILET SOAPS, •

MANICURE SETS,

SUITABLE FOR FRESENTS.

COLONIAL DISPENSARY.

14. Queen's Road, Central.

Telepaone No 1877.

BETTER

IN BOND

$21.00

THAN

PHREYS &

CO.

THE

wn of the suitemarino cabies. The speaker then pointed out how important it was to the interests of British trade that constant bele apphic communication should be kept up with other parts of the world, anore especially Enshand, for he con inued Hongkong, small though it may be is one of the most import unt commercial centres of our ITI

The pair way where damaged will would have never been printed carvad raakwood clotad press, Shang Shameen, Canton, have this day perial trade. The question of the be repaired by forming a turfed bank He, himedi, was always in his bas baths, porcelain lavatary basins, delays by the Eastern Extersite below it. Water will be diverted Office until 1 pm and whenever Dover stove and Utensils, Telegraph Co. was then taken up, hon this section of the pathway by possible, he would always be pleased

nd Mr. Holyoak pointed out that forming a turfed bund above it to answer any enquiries or give any Piano by Robinson Piano Ca good owing to the pressure of Government The water will be discharged under information to certain members of condition), Electric Betings, Boiler, Per and commercial mesages and break the pathway in a properly-construct the Press if it was in his power, not Plants, Stone Roller and one lady's down in the cables, a very important od dmlo. It is baticipated that that it would always be for publica- side saddle. Eve message was often 12 und 14 day delay between these measures will be a suficinal tion, but he was sure that by taking

In these days of very strenuous conpudition,” he continued, it is vital to the interpts of indi that

we should have tations from the ondon, and other markets, lunil

QUESTION

this course it would prevent a lot of inore or less erroneous statements- appearing in the public preds, and he

4. What progress has been made, was sure that the newspapers only

in the work of connecting all Police wanted to print exactly what was Stations by telephone?

(Continued en Page 81

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(Full Farticulare from Catalogue) Ou view day of sale. Terme Cath.

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