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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1922.

SEAMEN'S STRIKE.

OUTLOOK BLACKER

GOVERNMENT STEPS IN.

A STRONG WARNING

WARWICK COMEDY CO.

MISS GERTRUDE F. GODART INTERVIEWED.

FLOATING PALACE.

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NEW CANADIAN PACIFIC

LINER.

THE

CHINA MAT

TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

WIN, LIMITAD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that A China Mail representative was

the Transfer Baoke of, de Com- The "Empress of Canada,” of 22,000 fortunate enough to make the

pane will be CISED Frou FALD) Y acquaintance of Mim Gertrude F. tons, will be the largess nor to mailbe 10th February TUESDAY, Godart, one of the leading membera early this year for the Canadian the 14th February 1922 both daya of the popular Warwick Company, Pacific service from Vancouver to fors of sharos cau by registered.

inclusive, during which peruel no liɛ ». this morning. During the course of an Chian and Japan. She was built by interesting conversation Miss Godart the Fairfield Shipbuilding Co. on the gave him the following information Clyde, and is nothing short of a floating, regarding her experiences of touring palace. The liper made her trial runs on Dec. 27 to 29, and afterwards left for the Mersey, where she arrived on Jan. 30.

As a sequed to the strenuous effort made by the Seamen's Union to induce other waterside worker to join in the strike the Hongkong (lavern- ment issued a strongly worded warn For some six years Miss Godart was ing at 11 o'clock last night promising a member of the now defunct Howit: that drastic rction will be taken Phillips Company and during her connection with that combination she again 4 those held responsible for in- timidation. It goes further and de. travelled thousands of miles in India clares that those who allow themselves and Burma and paid three visite to the to me misled into striking will not Federated Malay States. In addition be allowed to remain in the Colony. she visited China three times and Thousands of copies of the proclama made two tours in Japan. She tion have heu jusurd and copies first of all joined the Howitt posted up ontside the Secretariat for Phillips Company some little time Chinese Affairs and at other, places in before the war and toured continuous town held the attention of big crowdsly with them antil some little time throughout the morning.

A by the Armistice. lo fact the

Captain A. J. Hailey, R.N.E., will be commander of the Empress of Canada." 11 to rently he was in command of the Empress of Asia, " which lizer at present holds the record for the lastest time across the Pacific

Оспол.

The Canadian Pacile will thus have the two largest ships in their trade- the Empress of Scotland." 24,500

Canada" to the Orient.

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By Ouler of the Bowed of Pirotors.

EK KHAKAS,

Sorretner. Hot gkoon, Pelusty E, 1923

MR.

NOTICE,

HONKEY having resigned

evares to algo on behalf of this

Funpaar from date.

THE UNLIN TRADING CO., LTD.

Hongkong, February 1, 1922.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ordinary Yearly Mooting of the Shareholders in this Corporation

THE GREEN ISLAND CEMENT will be held at the City Hall, Hong-

THE

CO., LTD.

Company

kong, ou SATURDAY, the 18th day of Fobruary, 19.2, et Noo, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors together with a Latement of accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1921.

The Register of Shares of the Corpor

ation will be CLOSED from MONDAY

AE TUURTY-THIRD ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETINA OF THE SHAREHOLDERS in the will b beld at the fee of the Corp pony, St. George's Buildit ga fhater

Yet, Hongkong, on THURS DY the 10 b day of February, 1999 || 6th Pobruary to SATURDAY 18th at 11 'enck in the forem on for the February 1922, (both days inclusive purposes of receiving a Saferment of during which period no trusler of!

tregtint and Report of die Brectors for shares can be registereṁ.

year endurg 31st Femember, 1121

A translation of the Government's Company were held up for suthe notification, farishod to the pros werks on amount of the scarcity of this morning by the Secretary for boats returning Home. During the tons, to Canon, and the Empress of declaring a dividend.

Chine Affair (the low Mr.K. Hallifax) was as follows ·

TRANSLATION

The present strike of the Senten in the business of the Sensorn's Union only. The Government had already promised to make full enquiry into the grievances of the seamen and to appoint arbitrators to settle the mat far, so that justice could be drar to both parties. However, the Seamen's Union did not obey the advice and instructions, but continued their

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tour of the Howitt Phillips Company Rome fifty OT more plays were produced in which forty-eight parts were played by Miss Godart

THE TRANSFER P OK of the

pary

will be (LUSEN frm Whacky the 6th Pohmiery, 1929, unt The day the Trich February, 1922 bob duys ineins on.

By zalon on the Head of Diperbans,

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

Grupal (ÉLETI Hongkong, Fulrumy 1, 1922.

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LTD:

EMPRESS OF AUSTRALIA. The appointment is stnouteed of Mas Godart's experience is very | Capl. Samuel Robinson, R.N.R, as new Canadian ler and interesting for in action commander of the Balifax 5.4.A. in the matter of a she has three times visited Africa | Pasific str. Kupress of Australia." antification

under the banner of the lealing Capt. Robinson. who is now Theatrical Manager there, Mr. Lesnart | furlough, was in command of the Rayne.

Empress of Russia "until last sum- Asked what she considered her mer when he was sunceded by Capt. favorite parte Miss Gudart had some

W. Dxon Hoperul, R.DK.N.R difficulty in making her selection on Capt. Robinson's career with the!

Pacific

began arvount of the very great number of Canadian parts she has essayed.

1896 with the Empress of Japan" SUBJECT to Budit, the Directors of toments thought she gave as her and he has been on the "Empress the Green Island Cement Co., Ltd. tavisites characters Diana in of China," Kuthenin Athenian." will at the forthcoming meeting of Empress of Sharehold rs to be held on Thursday Duna of Dobson- "; the Tole D Monte: le " strike. Indeed, they have neither Bella

James India During the period of war he the 16th February recommend the 12" the St. feeling or reason. The Government Theatre success, the title role in commended the "En ese el Russ." following allocation of Profits :--

failed sympathetically Mre never

Det"

The mw "Empress Australia," the To pay a Final Divid- deal with

"Pygmalion." These are forme German 'iner Tirpitz," was

the were

parts recently purchased by the Canadian

Patife her

Flic from pleasine

Reparations

has

tai

Kave

that

she

After a few

d

the

лог

title

and

ju

and redress role i the grievances ui aoy workman. suggested Now though the seamen are not right, that the Government has not ceased to be to perform than the many others that Commission and paned the "Em ready to appoint arbitrators to centi fell to her lot. Of the newer parts | press of Chinn" she has now sider and to see that they we dealt she has performed Miss Godart feels been re christened Empress of with fairly in the matter of the de that Lady Kitty" in W. Somerset Australia." The new Empress, it is mand for an increase. The shop Mangham's "The Circle" ranks as stated, will be placed in commission ownere have agreed to the arbitra

the foremost. Incidentally this some time next spring in the Canadian tions. However the Seamen's Union the pince that the Warwick Compat y

Pacific's service hetween Vancnuver, not only has no sincere desire to some

are to commence their season with Victoria and ports in the Oricnt. She to terms, but has also attempted to to morrow at the Theatre Royal. in fitted with Puttinper Transformers, induce other Labour Associations to Miss Godart

word in Assured our repit and represents the Ins join the strike. It must be realised | sentative

never tired German ship constructions applied that such other associations have ny od travelling and although having gore least amship intended for service in grievances and in attempting reck over the ground so many times she tropical waters. lensly to drag them in the can always see fresh interests to add. trouble, the Seamen's Un on to the many enjoyable times she inus The Emprss of Austratis"

ยก eye to ita OWNL inexperienced. Miss Godart has a great practically a new ship, having ban berests only. The Union ures mis fancy for the audiences that heir, the builders' hands at the out leading arguments and intuuidation | appeurs before in China and duae ab herak of war. She is now at Ham to the general injury of the occupa

tourg, being converted by her builders tions of others, and to the general

into an oil burner witer which she will poace. The Government cat by no

be surmilar in »quipmen, and standard meane tolerate this. All labourers

to the Empr. ss of Britain." A twin- merchants and people are hereby

uneontweled woh shipping and we

cow steamship of 19.30 gross tona, warned that they should carry on their proper occupation poureally will take come and let them go into 5 It. in length. 75. n brendt's and The Government will surely give the the matter and say what is just."|445 in fall protection and they have no need further than that, he said, they could not humanly go, and until they heard to fear any danger. After this notier is issued. if ourlady dares to mislead Who the Union had to say about it or intimidate any other person to

has

have seen her in her work will age that the idea is reciprocated.

no move could be made.

CONVERTED TO OIL.

depth the new Empress of Australu" will prove a notable addition to the company's Pocafic fleet, which already maintains the quickest time arres the Pacific with the world strike, the Government will surely on- At the moment the outlook is in amour, 16,850 ton linere "Empress of

There is a growing

Russa" and "Empress of "Asia." She force the law in accordance with this ded a black vor,

is expected to maintain a speed of 22 notice, punish him severely and banishviction that political strings are him. If anybody allows himself to bring pulled and the continuance andkants, and will be able

awaited.

t OC-

be misled and strikes, he will not be probable spread of the dispute is commodate 410 first clues, 130 second allowed to remain in the Colony. The forecasted. The effect of the Govern- clues, 330 third-class and 1,000 Asiatic Heads and officers of all Labour eut's proclamation will be eagerly teerage passengers. Associations are hereby warned that they are held entirely responsible for any action on the part of their guilds. All should give due observance to this notice. This urgent special notice.

Dated 31st. January, 1922.

INTERVENTION TIMELY.

SHIPPING CONGESTION.

The harbour this morning was crowded with 166 ships (including 82 British) representing 284,415 tons of shipping. If the coal coolies ignore |

end of $3.00 per stare....

To place to Reserve

Fund

To place to reserve for New Plant at Hok Un To Bonus to Staff To carry forward to

credit of next year's

account

$

1 200,000.00

AND NOTICE in hereby given that on Extraordinary Meeting of the Share- Bulders of the Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation will be held on the day and at the place aforesaid merfially upon the terminazion

of the Ordinary Yearly Meeting for the prpose of considering and if thought t of pressing the following resolution,

גי 1

That the Directors of the Hongkong | Shangh Banking Corporation be and they are hereby requesteri and wuthorized by and on behalf of the Khareholders of the Corporation to take the steps necessary for the introduction rf an Ordinance into the Legislative Council of the Colony of Hongkong and for the enactment of the same by the Governor of Hongkong with the Council thereof to effect the amend artvice and consent of the Logislative nuts necessary to the Ordinances ander which the Corporation is incorporated and carrying on business so as to allow of the ordinary note issue of the Cor- poration being increased to $20,000,000 (heing the amount of the present paid up capital of the Corporation) and to modify the existing requirements ne regards the deposit security in respect of its note issues in such manner as 250,000.00 (4) to relieve the Corporation from 35.000.00 the necessity of keeping with the Crown Agents or with Trustees appointed by the Secretary of State coin or bullios ne security against any part of the ordinary note issue and to give the Corpora Lion the option of securing such portion of the same as is required to be recured by the deposit (at the option of the Corporation) either of coin or of securities approved by the Scoretary of State

25 000.00

100 617.80

$ 1,610,617.80

THE REN LINK STEAMERS, LIMITED.

Fratu

ANTWERP, MIDI LESBRO LONDON & STRAITS.

HE Samship

"BENMOHIL"

UNSIGNEES of Cargo are heroby is formed that all Goods are being aded at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong und Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.

No claims will be admitted after the finds have left the flodons, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the (ith juntant, will be subject to rent.

All claima against the steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 13th inst., or they will not be recognized.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 6th instant, at 10 am.

GOLF.

MIXED FOURSOMES,

by

The Roval flongkong Golf Club

the Government's warning and come mixed fous ne competition play at out ou strike to-morrow the conges Fanling on January 30 resalted us tion will, of course, become worse follow :

be sure ships on the way here with

mafter

86-9-77

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned

GIBR, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.,

Agents. Hongkong, February 1, 1922.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

94-11-83

THE

THE Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by. Public aus- 100-10–35 | tiền

The Government antion was timely, for notice of their utention to

Me auf Mrs. Cawlord cease work to-morrow morning bas just enough coal to bring them Margau.... been given by both the coul coolies to Hongkong will probably be unable Mr. D. G. M Benard and and the men toploye! on lanches and to get away again, no

Miss Calder.. some of the ferries. It is eluted that what colour their crews may be. Once Mr. and Mrs. C. E. H. the men employed on the Yaumati it becomes known that a coal coolies'; Beavis ferries issued au ultimation demand-strike is on, stanmers, if they care to Mr. H. R. Bookland and ง ing an immediate increase in wages of take the risk of coming to such an Mrs. Horneil.. 30 per cent.

industrial storm centre no Hongkong The position has been steadily is at present, may be able to get over worsening and it looks as though the the difficulty by carrying less cargo scamen are not the slightest bit keen and augmenting their ordinary bunker about effecting a rettlement. No supplies.

of

the

further communication has come from Japanese steamers are feeling the Canton in regard to the employer's effect of the strike now. One N. response to the men's fresh proposals Y.K, boat which arrived here with a on Friday and all the time insidious big cargo of hemp was only able to

that

portion influences have been at work to drag | unload allied organsintious of workers into cargo which was stored on deck,

the

the of services the dispute.

being enlisted to shift it into the godown. The T.K.K. peoplu have notified consignees who are ex- pecting cargo by the "Tenyo Mara**

POSITION NOT PROMISING.

enew

The employers met yesterday to due to arrive to-day, that unless the

discuss the situation and subsequently strike le over she will proceed to dry

Chinese shipowner who whe dook with her cargo aboard,

#

prosent at the meeting nounoud

Palma de

"No hope." Mr. R. Sutherland, - KEEPING ORDER, chairman of the shipowners committer, was equally pessimistio when a China

A aquad of Indian constables

Mail reporter approached him this patrolled the Prayà this morning but morning. Ho feft, he said, that although there wore crowds of mou the position would be wome, before idling about no excitement, waN

it was better" II Sudleated that noticeable. At Wanobal where the

the employers' position now was that | liendquarters of this coil coolies, guilă

they said to the men." You take your are situated illitary patrols were in 'troubles along to someone altogether evidence.

Mr. A. & Cra-nell -nd Mra.

Crawford Paymaster Commander and

94-8-86

93-6-87

Mrs. Stern R.N.........102-14-88 Mr. A. D Humphreys and

Mrs. Armstrong. ..112-17-95 Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Stark..118-17-06

MAN

丰

TH

TUESDAY, February 7, 1939.

cumr meine at 230 p.m at their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street A Largo Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture,

Comprising' *---

+

Toak batstand with bevelled mirror, Couches, Armchairs, Tosk Desks, Book- aland, Overmantols, Card tables, Black, wood piano stool, Carpate, Piotures, Vases and ornaments, Electric Radiator, ale/etc.

Touk sideboard with bevelled mirror, dining tables and chairs, Rilver cabinet, 1oo chest, Dinnor waggon, Toa tablos, Crookery and Glass-ware, etc, etc,

Single Iron bedstead, Wardrobes with beyelled mirrors, Dressing tables, Chick-of-drawers. Marble top rech stande, eta

AIRO

Ong Remington Typoweltor, (now) One Underwood Typewriter, (now)

Ono Tron Bate

and

(b) to relieve the Corporation of the obligation to keep at each of its establishmente an amount of coin or bullion equal in value to 1/3rd. at least of the notes insued from sub establishment and actually in circulation and to leave such matter to the discretion of the Corporation and (e) to allow the Corporation to keep

portions of the coin or bullion- required to be deposited with the Colonial Scoretary and the Colonial Treasurer as security against its excess note jesue (viz: the issua boyood $20,000,000) in places outside the Colony where its notes are issued to such amounts and subject to such conditions as may be approved from time to time by the Governor, By Order of the Court of Directors,

A. G. STEPHEN,

Chief Manager. Hongkong. February 1, 1924.

1

TOYO KISEN KAISHA.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

HE Steamship,

"TENYO MARU."

From SAN FRANCISCO via HONO- LULU, JAPAN PORTS

& SHANGHAI

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

the above steamer in due to arrive

in port this morning, and owing to the cargo coolies and lightermen strike, cargoed, except treasure, on board her cannot be discharged on arrival In view of the necessity of sanding the Tengo Maru to dry dook at Taikoo Dockyard for repairing and bottom painting, etc. on the 2nd Februry, the strike in not settled before that date, Consigness are horoby notified thint if

she will proceed to dry dook with her cargoes on board. Should the strike be settled during the time of dosking, cargoes will be discharged immediately - sfter she is undocked.

Storage oxpuse will be argcssed on wook from the date the strike is settled; and date of exumiontion of damage cargo will be advised later.

Y. TSUTSUMI

Manager. Bongkong, Fobruary 1, 1022:

TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS.

LL preilminary notices of forth- Beaming meetings, lectures and entertainments, sent for insertion In

Oni vlaw from Monday, the 0th Feb the news columns of the China Mail,

Catalogues will be found..

Cart Cash on delivery.

LAMMERT BROS, Auctioneer, gkong, February 11098.

are charged for at the rate of 91'dach, (as announced la May and June of last year) providing that they do not occupy more than four linek Ta futurd if this space is exceeded they will be placed in the, köverthink columns at the prevailing Tataa,

NOTICES,

UNTIL FEB. 28th.

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Make the Blue Bird Cafe your rendezvous and meet over

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