1926-04-24 — Page 1

ז'*

Being the wor'dfs: lurgest builders of lidder care permite HUDSON to give the greatest prina "advantage, with the fluost quality in BUDSON history. Everywhere it is called "the World's Greatest Buy because it la univocally acknow. ledged that no oar gives like "qaulity, rollability, performanco and Hoo: appearance within bundrede of dollars of its price. And HUDSON: econoing, which the praise of a vast ownership has made. famous consiste not only in the important fra cost savings, but also in the way HUDSON rotain thair now car qualities and performance in long. Borvica with little neeth for mechanical attention. Touring....$2000 Coach.........$2000 THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD..

WHITEAWAY'S

GENT'S

OUTFITTING DEPT. NEW & UP-TO-DATE

STOCKS

+

AT

POPULAR PRICES

CORK HELMETS COVERED WHITE DRILL fitted with puggaree and chin strap, $11.50 & $13.50

MEN'S GABARDINE

TENNIS TROUSERS Well cut and made from g. od washing and wearing matérial $16.50 pair

Men White Poplin Sports Shirts open neck and short sleeves. $6:50

WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW

& CO., LTD. HONGKONG.

LEE KEE

one

China Mail

No. 19,783

YOUR. £102

BEGGAR WIDOW'S STRANGE FORTUNE.

HER GOLD SOVEREIGNS.

Have you lost 510 In shining. guld sovereignet

If so, you have a week in which to prove your claim at the Central Police Station.

HONGKONG,

LEAPS & BOUNDS.

LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.S .PROSPECTS.

OUR SPENDING POWER

1J

ISHED

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 1926.

A

Tong. (directors), Mr. R. L This morning she denied the Bridger, Mr. F. M. Crawford and

WHITE STAR LINE.

CASH OFFER:MADE BY BRITISH INTERESTS

UNDER CONSIDERATION,

TION.

(Reuters American Seprios.)

New York, April 23.

A cash ofter for the White Star Line has been received from ter

"

ever necessary..

PRICE, $3.00 Per Month.

ELECTION OFF!

SANITARY BOARD VOTERS

LISTS...

THE CAUSE FOR DELAY:

N LAZARUS

Hongkong's Only European Opticians

* 12 Queen's Road Central, We have the most up-to-date Equipment in the Far East. All work done under the supervision of Optometrist

FAIRLY ACTIVË.

REVIEW OF LOCAL SHARE MARKET

PRICES WELL MAINTAINED.

Messrs. Moxon and Taylor's weekly share report states

"Colonial Secrciary's Department' -Notices. No. 217-It is hereby notified that Government Notifica-

We have had a fairly active tion No. 204 of 16th April, 1928, market during the week under concerning the election of a Mem-review prices on most stocks ber of the Sanitary Board empiell rifakrieën K cancelled."

Shanghai market remains un- changed.

The following are the principal alterations since last week:

Hopes were expressed by shareholder this morning that when Messrs. Lane Crawford, Ltd. moved into their new, pré Exchange Building, mises in A Chinese widow, 67 years of their business would increase by age, was arrested in Pedder Street feaps and bounds.

This is all that the current Messrs. yesterday, outside

In reviewing last year's activitat British interests,

It will be considered at special

Issue of the "Hongkong Govera Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd by ties, the chairman (Mr. A. S. D a plain-clothes constable, for beg-Cousland) expressed an opinion meeting of the Directors of the Inment Gazette" says about the

Mercantilo

Marine cancellation, or postponement, of

Banks-llave had a rise and a ging from a European gentleman that the Colony's spending power tornational who was with two ladies.

had been impaired.

the election fixed for Monday large number of shares changed Corporation to-day.

evening.. The occasion was the 4th on- When searched at Central, she

hands at $1,105/1,115. On Inquiry from the Supreme. Unions Have buyers at $284 had no money whatever, except Inual ordinary general meeting of

|Court, a "China Mall reporter with few if any sellers. the fo hidden away in her the company. ⚫lyirdle: One of the coins was

Canton Insurances and Hong- Mr. Cousland was supported by

would certainly be held, at akong Fires: Are firm at quota- taken to be changed to provide Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, Mr. Chan cost price and depreciated wher-was assured that the election

later date. The change had beentions. her bait in the sum of $10.

The Dividend. My predecessor, in his speech necessary, it is thought, because charge. Mujor C Willson im-Mr. W. A. Eustace (managing 1st year, when calling attention it has been deemed advisable to at $9 and more shares are pased a fine of 36. She told His directors) and Mr. A. W. Brown to the dividend paid, ie., $1.25 per prepare a complete list of those wanted at this price. Worship that the fortune was (acting, secretary). Shareholders share us against $1.00 in the pre-entitled to vote. «

As is well known, those whose handed to her, for safe keeping. present were Messrs:-A Abbas, vious year, mentioned that your by the godmother of her dead son D. M. Goodall, H. A. Jones, H. W directors had recommended that names are on the jurors st, have

E. Seriven, A.. His Worship, disbelieved her Randal, H.

dividend, as they were of the the right to vote. Then, of course, story... He ordered the remaining Stevenson.

opinion that ( the absence of there are the exempted persons £9 to be kept in police custody for

any unforeseen adverse circum-mentioned in the Ordinance. If a la week to see if any applicant

candidates stances) that figure should be Hat of these is compiled, then the (Dr. F. M. Graea Other would be ferthcoming,

maintained from year to year.. chairman said: wise, the woman gets it back,

with regret that your Ozorio and Dr. S. C. Ho) and .It Gentlemen,The report and minus the $5.fine.

accounts have been in your hands directors found themselves unable everybody else will know exactly for the prescribed period, and 1to recommend the same dividend who can vote. will, therefore, with your permis. this year, but I think that you sion, take them as read.

will agree with me that adverse circumstances have this year vccurred!

THE

14

535's.""

U.S. SENATE "REFUSES

DOLLAR BIÐ...

ADMIRAL LINE BOATS.

Further developments are re- ported in connection with the ownership of the five Admiral Line ("President" boats)—the American "535's"-which call re- gularly at Hongkong.

Abnormal Bad Delits. Addressing the meeting the

Hotels Have come to business

Electrics:-Have been in great. demand and a large number of shares changed hands at $63/65 for Cash. There have also been sales for June, at $661

Trams Are wanted at $24.80.. China Sugars Are still in de mand at $27 without attracting sellers,

China Lights:-Have come to However. It may not be known business at $20 for the Combined that certain machinery must be shares and close with buyers at this price. Buyers offering $16 get up this Hat of

for the Old and $11 for the New. created to exempted persons-mostly pro- SteamboatsChanged hands resalonal men, such as lawyers;

ab $27. schoolmasters. clergymen, jour-Lands:Have had a slight de- nalists, &c. As far as can be seen chine and could be had at 3644.

Humphreys: Are firm at there are two procEBOOK.

One is for a Government official

quotations.

Cements:-Are quiet at quota-

The nett profit for the year, after making due allowances for

With a return to normal trading depreciation and bad and doubtful debis,, is $15,800.45, which, added conditions your directors. see no of the to the balance brought forward reason why the future from last year, viz.: $24,193.93, company should not be as pro makes the amount of 339,994.38sperous as it has been in the past. Invailable for distribution. This

That, gentlemen, I think sails-to be named to get up his list. The amount your directors propose factorily explains the accounts be- other would be for exempted per- should be allocated as follows: fore you.

tions.

'a

sons, who wish to exercise their

Wharves: Are wanted at right to vote,.. to register their Good Service To Public:

led at this price.. During the past year your names at a fixed dute prior to the $128, sales having been effect-

election.

Hongkong Docks:-Remain un- j company has again been able to An excellent legal authority render exceptional service to the expressed the opinion that, evento Ferries Have come to

changed. community of Hong In June do this, legislation was necessary, business at $62 for Cash and $64

the

for: June.

To pay a dividend of 30 cents. per share, absorbing $37,500.00

And to carry forward to a The "Manila Bulletin" of April 21 says:

free new account, $2,494.98.

and I trust that this proposal will Charging that the Shippingmeet with your approval.

last, when the strike ad-at It's Board had failed to open a higher Turning to the accounts, you height, we were successful in deal that is, legislation either by an Ordinance which would have to be

Dairy Farma-Ara quiet at. bid than the accepted one, of 64-yill notice that the comparatively ing with the problem of food suppassed by the Legislative Council, 500.000 made by the Dollar inter-large amount of $12,467.89 has plies for the European popula or by a Regulation by the Governor quotations.

London Quotations of the 22nd ests, for the five Admiral-Oriental been written off on account of bad tion. The new machinery in your

In-Council. liners, operating between 'Seattle and doubtful debts. This is occa-bakery thoroughly upheld the

Obviously, the latter method inst-Banks £125, Indos Defer- and the Far East, the Senate yes- sioned inrgely by reason of the opinion which your directors had would be the simplest. No official red £5.10, Shells 34 12s. 6d. All terday unanimously adopted financial stress through which the previously formed of its efficiency, pronouncement, has been made. middle prices.

Exchange:-Demand rate on resolution calling for the rejee-Colony has passed during the year and, in consequence, we were not The matter is under consideration. tion of the Dollar bid by the under review. All due precautions only able to supply the communi- 4s the first election has been dis. London is 2/2 8/16, and T/T on Shipping Board.

have been taken by the manage-ty of Hongkong (including hos regarded, and the second has been Shanghai is Tis. 76%.

care for

Next Settlement Day is Tues- The resolution, which was in- ment of the company with regard pitals), but also

postponed, it is anticipated that n troduced by Senator McNary, re-to accounts, and I think you will wants

[day, April 27, of Shameen, as well as

Should it be decided that exempt- publican. Oregon, said, "if Dollar agree with me that in such times several small warships which had decision will be come to so obtains the line, the Dollar inter-as these, having regard to the not their own facilities for breaded persons be given up to a date ests would have a monopoly of the peculiar nature of our business, making. shipping in the Pacific, and that shey would operate the line to the detriment of the North-west, as their interests are in California."

The "United Press" says the Shipping Board has delayed con- summation of the sale and is awaiting a ruling from the De partment of Justice as to whether the Senate resolution compels the Board to advertise once more for bids. The ruling is expected have to be discarded on moving. within the next few days. If the

this figure is not excessive..

When They Move, Another point which calls for some comment is the amount of depreciation written off. In the very near future we shall move into new premises, and, with this in view, fixtures, and fittings have been heavily depreciated, to make allowance for those which will

Groceries and provisions were distributed by your main and Peak stores, and I am happy to inform you that, from several sources, appreciation has been expressed regarding they in which the distribution was organ- ised,

to register their fames; the two Hats will then be ready by that fixed date, and the election can. follow after a certain interval.

BRIBERY CHARGE.

SIKH POLICE CONSTABLE ARRESTED.

MARKED COIN STORY.

་

qualified

"LUXITE"

Half Rose

Luxite

Hosiery

"Luxite" Socks are cool

and thin but reinforced where the wear comes tops, heels and toes. Stocked in White, Black, Silver Grey, Dark Grey, Brown, Tan, Champagne" and Navy Blue.

→ FINE LISLE

$1.00 HEAVY SILK $2:50-

We allow 10% discount for Cash

MACKINTOSH

& CO., LTD. Men's Wear Specialista. Alexandra, Building,

Des Visur Road..

“Those why deui with u passared of the following, saleantages

AIR PRICES RESH STOCK INE QUALITY AITHFUL SERVICES

COLONNAISSING TORA, JONISTS

TABAQUERIA FILIPINA

DOGS ORDINANCE, “GETS-IT”

REGULATION REVISED BY

GOVERNMENT.

The following regulation made by the Governor in Council under section 6 of the Dogs Ordinance, 1898, Ordinance No. 6 of 1893, on April 22 is published in the Gov. ornment "Gazette."

"More Pleasant" Future, Our thanks are due to our European staff for the hard work

Complaints having been made On the credit side of the profit done by them during those times,

Paragraph (b) of regulation right of the Senate to intervene in and loss account it will be noticed and also to those of our Chinese to the Police that a Sikh con- No. 1 of the regulations published the Shipping Board's actions in that the comparatively small staff who loyally worked on instable, Natha Singh, had been on pages 156-157 of the Regula- demanding bribes, a trap was set. tions of Hongkong, 1844-1925, n- ******* ̈ ̈*.* upheld, the recent decision to amount of $64,040:02 only is the face of intimidation.

I will now proceed to something A marked ten cent piece was der the heading "Quarantine," le accept the Dollar bid becomes null brought forward from working

account. As compared with last which, I venture to feel, is much given to one of the hawkers in Ice amended by the deletion of the and vold..

year, this shows a big drop, and more pleasant to consider, and House. Street where the constable frat line of the said paragraph and What The Law Says. However, according to Section is occasioned wholly by the fact that is the company's future. I was on duty, said Captain H. by the insertion in place thereof that the company was unable to have previously made reference to Bloxham, ASP, when prosecut- of the words "Quarantine per- 5 of the Shipping Act of 1920, as do it: usual turnover. It is ab- the fact that this year we hope ing before Mr. R. E. Lindsell this mit means a permit by the amended in 1922, the Shipping vious that the Colony in general to change into new premises. morning. As defendant come off The amended regulation would Board is authorised and directed has not the same spending power These will be situated in the new duty, he was arrested by Detec-be made clearer to the general to sell, vessels as soon

com-tive Sergeant Nolloth. When public if the original amendment apra that it has enjoyed in previous Exchange Building when ticable, consistent with good: business methods, at public or pri-years, and in a business like ours pleted. The change, with its searched before an inspector, the had been published simultaneous- certain marked coin was found inside the As it is the amended regula-

lly. such a state of affairs is imme-accompaniment of a vate competitive sale after apdiately reflected in our turnover.

amount of new fixtures and fit-man's puggaree. sald Captain tion cannot convey anything to praisement and due advertise-

the owners of dogs unless they This year, no interest from tings, will, of course, occasion Bloxham ment, to persons who are citizens investments appears in our profit extra capital outlay, but I am able There was an alternative charge have a copy of the Regulations of of the United States. Such sale and loss account, which brings me to inform you that your com-to that of receiving a bribe of Hongkong, 1844-1925.] shall be made at such prices and to the only point in the balance pany's cash position, together misconduct as a police officer on such terms and conditions as sheet which requires explanation. with its banking facilities, s The case was put back till Mon-

Agent for HENRY RICHARD TILE CO'S

We have a large stock of White Glazed Wall Tiles, Uolour Glazed Wall Tiles Coramio Mosaic Tiles, Geometrical Enonatio Floor Tiles, Tila Fire Grates,

laspoation Invited.

Showroom: 21, Wellington. St.

Tel. C 1493,

TANG YUK, Darzir, Buscar to

the late. HINTING,

14, D'Aguilar Stræet.

TERMS VERY MODERAWE Donation Frame

the Shipping Board may pre-

ample to deal with the financial day on the application of the Escríbe

Local Share Values.

part of the question without worry prosecution. According to the foregoing the You will note amongst the to the management. Shipping Board is fully empower-assets the amount of $420,809.51

Best In Far East,

ed and authorised to sell any liner under the heading of investments. It is early yet for me to give

Board..

it is believed.

.

I now beg to formally propose.

STREET ACCIDENTS..

+

ROYAL ASSENT,

TWO LOCAL ORDINANCES APPROVED

being operated by the Shipping against which the market quota- you any idea of what your new While working in a sling, on

tion is given as $322,820.00." The

His Excellency the Governor The stand taken by the Senate discrepancy between the book store will be like, but I am sure painting work, at Exchange Build- I am correct in informing you ing. Des Voeux Road Central, a will speed up matters relative to value of these investments and that when the move has been workman fell and received facerated has given his assent, in the name 2800DOUBT.7«COD/Oppas dissolving the Shipping Board and the market quotation is occasioned accomplished and the new injuries to the head.

and on behalf of His Majesty the turning over Government ships to by the situation from which we premises are ready for business, A Chinese is believed to have King, to the following Ordinances ************ZX the Emergency Fleet Corporation, as well as all other Hongkong you will own what will probably jumped from the first floor of No. passed by the Legislative Coun-

companies, are suffering. Your

Ordinance No. 5 of 1926-An oplum raid. He fractured an arm, The Senate has been consider-directors have not recommended be the finest departmental store 1a, Wing Sing Street, during an all:

Getting off a tram at Praya East Ordinance to regulate the issue of ing the dissolution of the Shipping that these investments be dopre-in the Far East. Board for some time, and whether clated by reason of the fact that that the report and accounts of while the ear was in motion, a Hongkong Treasury bills in Hong or not the sale of the five liners they feel that the market quota the company for the financial yearThese incidents all, occurred yes-

Chinese was also injured."............. tam kóngan to the Dollar line will be consumtion ruling at the end of February ending February 28, 1926, (in-

Ordinance No. 6 of 1926.-Aħ mated, it is understood that, the last (that being the end of your coding the apportionment reterday, the men concorned being Ordinance to regulate, the issue of Shipping Board soon will be turn- company's financial year) was

all removed to the Government Hongkong Treasury billo

London.. Dooed over to the Emergency Fleet only a nominal one, and under commended by the directors as

Corporation

therein indicated) as presented, Civil Hospital prevailing circumstances no fair be adopted, and I shall be obliged valuation of such investments. The Loon Hang Steamship can be made. Moreover, the If some shareholder will kindly Co., Ltd., will unless cause is amount shown ander general resecond such proposal, whereupan shown to the contrary he struck serve is more than ample to cover questions as to the report and off the register of companies and the difference mentioned?

MRS. MOTONO,

ELECTRIC MASSAGE

513, Wyndham St., 2nd Flom,

be dissolved three months hence.. Stocks have been estimated at

accounts may be raised

Continued on Page 8.)

Mr. Percival Stephens Page and Mesare. White, Page and Cor are declared by the Registrar Of panted to be qualffted as auditors under the Companies Ordinances 1911 and 1925,

TO-DAY'S DOLLAR

The closing rate of the dollar on demand, to-day was 2/2 5/18,

ENDS CORNS

Pain All Gone.

In 3 Seconds

World's Fastest Way "Gets-It" is a scientific. liquid that, millions use, among the famous dancers, athletes, doctors and folks. who walk a lot. It ends corns. One drop stops pain in 3 short seconds. Then the corn loosens and comes

of all gone, forgotten You walk in peace. There are imitations of "Gets-IL! So watch out. Get: the genuine. For sale everywhere.. Enough in one bottle to dil a dozen согда...

“GETS-IT' Inc., Chicazo, U.S.A.”

NEW PUBLICATION

Wonderful London.

Lands & Peoples.

JUST ARR VED

LEE YEE

12, D'Aguilar Street,

HONGIC