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THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1919.
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
(Continued from Page 4).
In case there should be any doubt"în this question it should be made clear that these China companies are registered here, and was desirable to remove any possible doubts that may arise.
THE NEW GOVERNOR.
PREPARATION OF AN AD
DRESS OF WELCOME.
A meeting of some of the leading residents of Hongkong was held yes. itterday, in the office of the Hon. Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G., for the purpose of considering the presentation of an address of welcome to Sir Reginald Stubbs, GCMG on his arrival in the Culony,
MARINE COURT.
(BEFORE. OFFTAIN BASIL. TAYLOUR, RX)
DISOBEYING ORDERS.
THE CHINA MAIL.
FIRE
TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
INSURANCE ASSOCIATION
OF HONGKONG.
PEACE CELEBRATION.
Eleven masters of steam launches | ATOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that appeared to answer a charge of FREINSURANCE OFFICES making fast to the Empress of ill be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Busines on SATURDAY, the Russia and being the outside of 19th inst. more than two launches along
Br Order, side, thus disobeying the Harbour LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS, Master's lawful orders.
Secretaries. Hongkong, July 17, 1919.
two
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With these observations he would move the second reading of the bill.
The Colonial Secretary seconded and the Bill was read the second The Hon. Sir Paul Chater presid. time. Mr. Pollock then proposed thated, the others present being the the Bill be taken into the Committee Hon. Mr. N. J. Stabb. (Hongkong P. C. Niblock in giving evidence stage and considered clause by clause. and Shanghai Banking Corpora said the launches of defendants were The Colonial Secretary seconded tion), the Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, alongside. He had warned the and there being objections the the Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell (Dod-defendants
three times Bill was taken into Committee well & Co.), the Hon. Mr. E. V. D. beforehand but they took so notice.
Mr. Pollock said that with refer-Parr (Mackinnon Mackenzie & Co.),
Chan Kan master of Naval Yard ence to clause 2 the marginal notes | Hor.. Mr. LAU Chu Pak, launch 68 was discharged.. 3 and 4 in italics be substituted by Mr. R. Ross. Thomson (Butterfield & Europeans from Jardine's and clause 3 as it stands..
Swire), Mr. D. G. M. Bernard Kowloon Dock gave evidence for (Jardine, Matheson & Co.), Mr. J. L. their launch master's. Eight of the Crockatt (Chartered Bank), M. C. L.defendants pleaded they had to take Sands (Mercantile Bank), Mr. J. A. a person on board. Plummer Bradley & Co.), Mr. A. H. Captain Taylour who said he con Compton (D. Sassnon & Co) Mr.sidered this a test case and there C. S. Gubbay (E. D. Sassoon fare would deal leniently with them & Co.). Mr. W. Sinclair (Reiss & Co., imposed a fine of $5 each on ter Mr. W. M. Humphreys (W. M. Hum defendants.
The Attorney General ther report ed that the Bill had passed through the Committee stage with the Amendment and moved the third reading..
The Colonial Secretary seconded. The Bill was then read a third time and passed.
The Attorney-General then pro-phreys & Co.), Mr. Barrett,. (Shewan posed the second reading of a B Tomes & Co.), Mr. H. J. Gedge intituledAn Ordinance for the Johnson, Stoltes & Master), Mr. J. more effectual protection of marine | Scott Harston (Deacon, Looker
· stores.
Deacon & Harston). Mr. S. W. T30,
The Colonial Secretary seconded. Mr. Ho Kwong, and Mr. Ng Hon Mr. Pollock said that it will be with-Tze. The Hon. Mr. Ho Fook was in the Hon. members, recollection absent through indisposition, that at thelast meeting of the Council, A subcommittee was requested to the Bill was referred to the Standing draft an address and submit it for! Law Committee, and the Hoa. mem-approval at a futere meeting of the bers have before them the Corn Committee. Mr. H. J. Gedge was mittee's report and an amended appointed Hon. Secretary, copy of the bill dated 8 7 19 em
bodying in italics the amendments
he would move. · It will
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
R.
NOTICE.
N° ATO Yesret of any kiad is to anchor or lie at any buoy in the area bounded by North and South lines Victoria Recreation Club between the hours of 9 p.m. and 11.30 p.m. on the 19th and 19th July.
be remembered that there was U.S.A. AND THE BLOCKADE through the Star Ferry Pier and the
some discussion by my Hon, friend
the member representing the Justices
BASIL TAYLOUR.
HARBOUR MASTER, ÚC.. Hongkong Jaly 18, 1919.
The American Consul General has of the Peace in regard to the word received instructions from Washing *hawker." After consideration itton indicating that the blockade was decided by the Standing Law against Germany has been raised. Committee to substitute the word the instructions indicating that gener- collector" instead of the word at licences have been issued effective "hawker." Another point which July 14th authorizing the general re- was proposed to move is an amend-sumption of trade and communication -A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED, ment in clause 11, providing for the omission of the words in brackets and substituting them for. those in italics.
In regards to Clause 12, he pic posed that the words 'any of in the marginal notes be inserted after the word of in the first line. This will also include the Standard Oil Com pany's works at Lai Chi Kok.
He referred to the dangers of this omission, as in the case of fre etc... which Mr. Alabaster has pointed out. He then moved the second reading of the Pill..
The Colonial S-cretary seconded. Mr. Alabaster said that they will cbserve from the report of the Standing Law Committee that he had a right to move certain law amend- ments on clauses 3 and 4. As they are small amendments it is right that he should refer to them on the second reading. This Colony
between the United States and Ger- aany. It will be noted that while the blockade is thus raised the action taken has been under licence so that the means of re-imposing the blockade remains effective it action in that direction should be
necessary.
GOLF MATCH.
A teh maler handicaps between the Civil Service and Military was play on the mediet course at Fan-j
NOTICE.
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ON SATURDAY, 19th instant, All Departments will be CLOSED for business.
DISPENSING DEPARTMENT.- Urgent prescriptions will be dispensed from 10 am to 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED. Hongkong, July 17, 1919.
PEACE HOLIDATS.
ing on Weeday, July 16, with the TCHANGE will be CLOSED for
following restilt :---
VIVIL SERVICE TEAM,
Mr. R. G. Hutchison
Mr. N. 1.. Smith, rev. I stroke
and 2 bise........
0
orde. C. W. Bockwith, ree.
0
1)
13
has been given a charter en Mr. F. A. Wosidenek, mee. 5. powering the Legislative Council. T. F. Olaxton, Tec. 5
to advise the Governor in Major Buck fubstitute). rec. 2, 1 Council. Although there are two Hon. Mr. A. 5. M. Fletcher... bodies. the Executive and
Home Alm. E. 14. Hallidis
Total
MILITARY TEAM.
1
1)
2
11
0
1
the Legislative Councils, no such Mr. E. M. 1. Wife, rev. 30 power has been given to the Execu tive Council, and it was the duty of the Legislative Council to advise the Governor in all matters pertaining to the laws of the Colony, and when it leaves this duty to another body he felt that they were committing a breach of trust. He felt sure that the reason why the greatest charter of English liberty which was granted to the English seven hundred years ago at Runnymede, a copy of which is put in the Council Chamber, was to Captain Gray
Temind them that the duties imposed
by our own charter are not to be lightly thrown aside. He proposed to move in Committee that clauses 3 and 4 should not be affected until approved by the Council.
His Excellency said that in regards to this he would remark that if this procedure was strictly adhered to. nothing can be put through in
Captain Tesla-Smith Lieut. Colonel Coles Lieut Colonel Harvey Capitein Lucy Captain Herrell Captain Murray
Lieut. Col. Clernenti-Sunith Lieut. Colonel Taylor
Total
Alutch contes Ity counts
1 point. point
TROOP TRAIN WRECKED.
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HONGKONG STOCK EX
Business from 12 Noox FRIDAY to 15th inst, and SATURDAY the 19th inst.
W, LOGAN,
Secretary
HONG LONG STOCK EXCHANGE
MARINE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF HONGKONG.
PEACE CELEBRATION.
TUTICE IS HEREBT GIVEN that all MARINE INSURANCE OFFICES all be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Businesa, on SATURDAY, the 19th inst.
By Order,
LOWE BINGHAM & MATTHEWS,
Serretaries Hongkong, July 17, 1919.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD:
AND
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
ONSIGNEES per Co's Steamer
"BELENUS,"
are hereby notified that the Cargo will be discharged into Holt's Wharf, Kow- loon, where it will lie at Consignes's risk, The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after July 17.
Optional cargo will be landed, unless notice has been given prior to steamer's arrival..
All broken, chafed, and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns. where they will be examined on any Tuesdays & Fridays between the hours of 10.48 a m. and soon within the free storage period.
No claims will be admitted after the
Goods have left the steamer's Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered after July 24, will be subject to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the undersigned on or before August 7, or they will not be recognized..
No Fire Insurance will be effected.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
--- Agents.
Hongkong, July 17, 1919
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.
AND
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVI- GATION CO., LTD.
HONGKONG STOCK EXCHANGE CONSIGNEES per Co's. Steamer
"AT ROME
THE MESIDERS of the HONGKONG STOCK EXCHANGE will be "AT HOME" to their friends from Twelve Noox until one o'clock on FRIDAY the 13th inst..
W. LOGAN.
Becretary. FoxRosa Sroox Exczange.
Hongkong, July 17, 1919,
"EURYPYLUS"
are hereby notified that the Cargo will be discharged into Holt'e Wharf, Kom loos, where it will lie at Consignee's risk. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after | July 17.
Optional cargo will be landed, unless notice has been given prior to steamer's Arrival
All broken, chafed, not damaged goods are to be left in the Godawa, HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO., LTD. where they will be examined on any
PEACE CELEBRATIONS.
Twill be found necessary to suspend the Tramway Service between Causeway Bay and Whitty Streat for some hours on the night of SATUR. DAY the 19th inst. The CARS will
commence to he withdrawn at 7.30 p.m., and will be completely withdrawn by 8.00 p.m. Between 7.30 p.m. and 800 p.ft. there will be a limited service only. The resumption will probably commence about 11 p.m.
this Council. With reference 3 train containing British soldiers to the member representing ubat to be despat sed ran off the the Justices of the Peace's is near Charles or the evening Should the crowds on FRIDAY or statement regarding the power to of May 30, between the stations of SATURDAY nights be such that in the advise the Governor in Council, such Man henne-au-Pont and battre. opinioa of the mauagement the service regulations are restricted in their Three coaches were overturned, as cannot at any time be aafely continued, operation, and are contrary to the the ult of which seven soldiers the CARS will be withdrawn or the wording of the ordinance in which were killed and n secare seriously service altered, and it is hereby notified they were made. It is also a custominjure
that the Company do not guarantee the which bas existed he may mention
completion of any particular journey.
Every endeavour will be made to provide as frequent a service as is possible under the circumstances.
ever since the Crown colonies started,
and it was practically universal. It that the word " approved by the was impossible for the Government Legislative Council," be inserted after to accept the proposal. The new
the word regulation in the second Governor will be arriving soon last line of clause 3. Mr. Dodwell and he is experienced in all such seconded and put to the meeting and matters, after the time he had been lost by 5 votes for, and 6 against spending in the Colonial Office, and Mr. Alabaster seconded by Mr. in the principal Crown Colony of the Dodwell then moved that the same Empire. He may also give us in-
words formation in regards to this subject. Council" be inserted after the words approved by the Legislative
They do wish to ask them to pass 'Governor in Council" in the last
this Bill. It is thought the Council Ene of clause 4. This motion was
should pass it and on this occasion also defeated.
the Governor
motion put in Committee.
cannot accept the The Hon. Mr. Pollock then repor ted that the Bill has passed the Com- Committee stage, and if the Hon. Mem-
The Bill was then taken into mittee, and Mr. Alabaster proposed
CAN YOU AFFORD THE RISK?
bers had no objection he begged to move the third reading.
The Colonial Secretary seconded and the Bill was read a third time and passed.
W. E. ROBERTS,' Secretary & Manager. Hongkong, July 17, 1919..
HONGKONG
PEACE
CELEBRATIONS.
Detailed Prommes can be had at lading Clubs, Cafes, Ho and Stores.
Price: 10 coats.
WANTED. "
4
WANTED-ASSISTANT SECRE TARY for the Marine Engineer Guild of China to be resident at Hong- kong. Salary $350 por month for
'Before adjourning the Council sine WERE you ever seized with a severe die, His Excellency said there will be Wattack of emmp colic or diarrhoea special meeting on Saturday morn without a bottle of Chamberlain's Colle ing at 10 o'clock for the Council to and Diarrhea Remedy in the house? pass a resolution to send a message Don't take such risks. A dose or of congratulation to His Majesty's probationary period of six months two will sure you before a doctor could possibly he called, and it never fails
Government.
oven in the most severe and danger. Themeting then went into Com ous cases. For sale By All Chemists and mittee consider Financial Minutes
borekeepers,
Nos. 46 to 58.
aftar which an agreement will be given. Apply to The Secretary, Marine Engineers Guild of China, 17, Naoking Road, Shanghai.
Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10.45 a.. and noon within the free storage period.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the steamer's Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered after July 24, will be subject to
rent
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the undersigned on or before Aug. 7. or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance will be affected. BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agrote
Hongkong, July 17, 1919.
ذلان
G.
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PUBLIC AUCTIONS..
THE Undersigned have received katzno- tians to sell by Public Auction, (FOR LOCOUNT OF THE, DOFCHERED,)
010
TUESDAY,
July 22, 1919, at 11 am, at The Compound Central Police Station. Condamned and Confronted
Goods.
Torms-Chal
HUGHES HOUGH,
Auctioneer
Hongkong,. July 17, 1919.
(For Account of the Concerned.)
OR
TUESDAY,
July 2, 1919, commencing
:41 1,30 p.m., at. their Sales Rooms. 1* No. 8, Der Vaux Road, Corner of
Ice Houss Street
A LARGE. ASSORTMENT OF.
TEAKWOOD AND BLACK WOOD FURNITURE BRASS AND BRASS. MOUNTED DOUBLE AND THIN BEDSTEADS, OURTAINS, CARPETS, Sts., &c., Comprising:-
Large Chesterfield Botse, Arm-chairs (new Folding Card and Occasions! Table, Oze Upholstered Suite, Bedroom Furniture, comprising Teakwood Twin Bedsteads, large and emall Wardrobes, Dressing Tablica, Washstands, day (famed Teakwood), Eldeboards, Dincer Waggons, Extension Dining Tables and Chaira, kc, Dinner Services, Crockery, and Glass Ware, Cooking Stover, Cutlery, & Bath Room Utensils, Electro-Plated Ware,
Electric Beading Lamps, Blackwood and Teakwood Screens, a quantity of Blackwood Furniture, Side Tables, Chairs, Cabinets, Pictacos & o Paintings, Several Carpets now and second-hand, &e.
Also
2 Pinnor. I Metal Bath, Pneumatic tyred Ficzba (acarly new) American Ice Cheat and Billiard Table with accessorice.
(Full Farticulars from Catalogue), Terras Caak.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong: July 17, 1919.
(For Account of the Concerned
TUESDAY.
July 22, 1919, commencing at 230 p.m., at their Balen Rooms, No. 9, DIVY ROAD, Corner of Ice House Street,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF USEFUL HOUSEHOLD LINENS, DRAWN WORK, & EMBROIDERIES,
Comprising:-
HOUSEHOLD LINENS :-Single and Double Flain and Hemstitched Sheets, Pillow Cases, Double White Satin Quilts, Linen Damask Serviettes, Glass Cloths, Bath Towels, Face Towels, &o, &c. DRAWNWORK :—Bedaprenda, Fillow Oases. Tray Cloths, &c. &c.
EMBROIDERIES:-Bedspreads, Table Corses, Tes Cloths, Runners 18 by 64 in.
موال
A few lots of Suit Cage and Attache Cases.
(All new goods sad small lots to suit purchasore).
(Full Partialara from Catalogue), Terms:-Cach
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, July 17, 1919.
PEACE CELEBRATIONS.
WISEMAN, LTD.
Will be open till Midnight
ON
FRIDAY & SATURDAY.
EXTRA SPECIAL DINNER MENU
Will be served both Evenings from 6.30 till 9.30.
PRICES AS USUAL
$1.00.
A LA CARTE DISHES
Berved from 6.30 till Midnight.
An extension of liquor licence has been granted and intoxicating liquors can be served with Meals up till Midnight
IC18-ICED DRINKS. SANDWICHES.
Manager.
COFFEE.
D. M. GOODALL,
WISEMAN, LTD.
WALK LOVER
5
NOTICE S.
WE HAVE SEVERAL SHAPES
IN GENTLEMEN'S
WHITE CANVAS
SHOES
WITH LEATHER & "ARMORTRED" SOLES.
"ARMORTRED" SOLES ARE FLEXIBLE- WATERPROOF - NON-SLIPPING AND VERY HARD WEARING
SHOES $10.50-BOOTS $11.50 per pair.
"KEDS
A LIGHT AND DURABLE SHOE IN WHITE CANVAS WITH WHITE CORRUGATED RUSBER SOLES FOR TENNIS AND OTHER GAMES
ALL SIZES $3.75 per Pair.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
NEW COLUMBIA
''
A 5980
RECORDS.
(POOR BUTTERFLY
YOU AND I ...
A 6029 JUST A BABY'S PRAYER SOME NIGHT WHLE THE INCENSE IS BURNING TRES BIEN.
A 6062
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...
THE ANDERSON MUSIC COY. LTD.
(THE COLUMBIA SHOP)
16. DES VEUX ROAD.
TEL. 1339.
THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE AND RELIABILITY
HOWE SCALES.
LARGE VARIETY OF VARIOUS TYPES IN STOCK.
MUSTARD & CO.,
4. Da Vaux ROAD CENTRAL.
TILITHONI 18
AGENTS in FOOCHOW, AMOV, SWATOW and JANTON:
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO CO.
..
BRITISH
APERIENT
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Blileus Complainta
BelierolTM GOUT and RHEUMATISM
and prevente
INDIGESTION.
UAPERIA
MENTRAL WATER.
BOTTLED AT ————
HARROGATI SPRING, EHILLSE.
FOR SALE AT THE COLONIAL DISPENSARY.
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