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INTIMATION

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, APRIL 12TH, 1918.

mud it is further statel that a careful During the hearing of a case at the TELEGRAMS.TELEGRAMS

investigation of the matter showed that the increase in the cost of living since 1002 for officers dumiciled in Europe. was 211 per ecat., a figure which was

A. S. WATSON calculated on a enservative basis." The

& CO., LTD.,

ESTABLISHED· A.D. 1841.

Magistracy yesterday afternoon a Chinese witness fainted in the bix and land to b carried out of Court. He was afterwards

moved to his home in & chair.

In addition to Chief-Inspector Baker, COLONIAL SECRETARY, replying to a question who is retiring on ponsion, three police asked by the Hon. Mr. Eos, said the increases inspectors travel for Home to day by the recommended by the Colonial Governments. Axncy. They are Inspectors Gordon, and unctioned by the SECRATARY OF STATE P. O'Sullivan and M. O'Sullivan.

[DAILY PRISS - KXOLUSIVE BREVICH.}

THE AMERICAN AMBASSA- DORSHIP.

TOKYO, April 11th,

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOY.]

THE DUCHESS OF CONNAUGHT.

SEVERA OPERATION.” ·

LONDON, April 11th

HONGKONG SHARE

MARKET.

Mesars. Vernon & Smyth in their weekly share report dated 11th April

state

ALT

did not amount to anything like 25 Thi King has been pleased to appoint, offer of the vacant position of naught says that a severe operation was both quoted at 3/5 per lb., steady.

per cent," and Mr. Ens rejoined that in such case the increase was inadequate, as "he

Mr. T. J. Harrington to be Consul for the Island of Formosa and its dependen-

Davidson to be Vice-Consu3 nt Yokohama. The Rev. J. Kirk Maennachie has boon appointed officiating clergyman to the Presbyterian Baptist, and Congrega- tional troops serving in the South China Command, from 1st April, 1913, ice the

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. was quite certain that the cost of living in thecies, to reside at Tams; and Mr. C. J. laat eleven years had gone up very much more than 25 per cent," and we are certain that this statement will be very generally endorsed. Mr. CARLETON, the United States Vice-Consul, in a recent report on this subject to Washington, gave the per-

SCOTCH

WHISKY. entage of increase in the cost of living in lev, C. II. Hickling, resigned.

Fer Cato Per of 1 Dox. Bat. A-THORNE'S BLEND....817,80 81.50

Continued firmness prevails in our markot for all local investment securities, and in many instances further improved rates have been established. The London A bulletin ined with reference to the market for "Rubbers Dr. J. R. Mott has declined the illness of H.R.H, the Duchess of Con-about last week's quotations Fine Hard easier, with Oil and Tin shares firmer at again slightly

Para Rubbor and Plantation Sheets are performed on Her Royal Highness at Bank of Englaud rate of discount is un Clarence House to obviate abdominal changed at 5 per cent, but there is

further reduction in the open market attacks, and that the ordeal was well rate, which is now quated at 41 per cent. Bar Silver closes at 27 d. for ready, nad sustained.

27-15/16 for forward delivery, quiet. Sterling T.T. is quoted at 1/112, Sheng- hai T.1. ut 731, and Singapore T.T. at 85

American Ambassador to Peking.

THE RECOGNITION OF

CHINA

TOKYO, April, 11th. The British Ambassador, the Right Hon. Sir W. Conyngham Greene, had a conference at the

The engagements of the Bishop of Foreign Office on Thursday in Victoria for to-morrow (Sunday) are:-

8:30 am., officiate at the Peak Church; connection with the recognition of 11 .., preach at St. Stephen's Chinese China. Church; 3.30 p.m., Chaplain's duty at H.M. Prison; 5.41 p.m. Cathedral, Even-1- ing Prayer.

Hongkong since 1996 as" 55 per cent, on an average," and on some articles he found the increase had been as high as 100 to 300 per cent, as compared with prices in 1906. B.-WATSON'S GLENORCHY,

Yet the re-adjustment of the salaries in the Choice Mellow Blend 18.25 1.55 Civil Service is "not anything like 26 por QWATSON'S ABERLOUR-

cent." Indeed, it will be seen ion an (Peat GLEN LIVET Whisky)

19.50 1.65 examination of the facts that the general·

The man who was found by the police THORNE'S OLD VAT, No. 4,

body of sterling salary men who now as supplied to the House of Commons

21.00 1.80 represent probably 90 per cent of the in possession of a revolver in a train on the Kowloon-Canton Railway appeared before B-WATSON'S VERY OLD

Europeans will not only receive ao com Mr. Hazeland at the Magistracy yester LIQUEUR SCOTCH WEISKY

23.50 1.50 pensation for the increased cost of living day. It is thought that this man has had "KILTY" LIQUEUR WHISKY,

during the last ten years, but they will still some connection with the piracy on the Great Age, Very Fine. 38.00 3.25

be drawing fewer dollars than they did Ta on last week. He was again re V.R.0, WHISKY...

22.00 1.85 THORNE'S OLD HIGHLAND

when the sterling salary scheine was adopted.manded for three days, MALT

23.50 360 It is announced that in view of the fact that WATSON'S OLD BLENDED

GLENLIVET

23,50 200 since 1902 the cost of living to officers domiciled in Europe has on a conservative

At the Institute of Engineers, and Shipbuilders last night, Mr. J. Mac-

OTHER WELL-KNOWN BRANDS SUPPLIED TO basis, increased 21 per cent., and of the frot donald (of the Barbour Office) read a

ORDER

Our Celebrated very old Liqueur Scotch Whisky is a blend of the best Pot Distilled Scotch Whiskies. It is of great age, very fine, and mellow. Its superior quality bas established its reputation 29 THE LEADING SCOTCH WHISKY IN THE EAST.

that the average rate of exebnage for the payment of salaries on a sterling basis for the ten years ending 31st December, 1911 was 16. 10d., the GovERFOR recommended that as from let January, 1913, 80 per cent, of sterling salaries, in which are in- eluded dollar salaries with exchange com- pensation, should be paid at a fixed rate of exchange of le. d., and that 20 per cent. be regarded as sterling salary and be paid at the average Hongkong demand rate from the 15th of the preceding month to the 15th of the mouth of payment. This arrangement,

né we have said, leaves the grievance of the WATSON & CO. increased cost of living absolutely untouched

LIMITED,

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.

BIRTH. STEWART.-On April 6th, at Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. C. J. L. STEWART, & SON

MARRIAGE. MARTENS-BRYANT - On April 3rd, at Amoy, BEATRICE HATCH BRYANT, to Mr. CARL MARTENS, of Lübeck and Amoy.

DEATH. WAYMOUTH.-On April 6th, at Shanghai, CLAUDE WAYMOUTH, of the Sun Insur ance Office, aged 35 years.

[TILNOUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

THE BALKAN WAR.

THE NAVAL DEMONSTRATION. It ia reported from Vienna that the bicekade of Montenegro began on Thurs- day.

RUSSIA AND MONTENEGRO.

A communique has been published at St. Petersburg, and Reuter's Agency has cauled to the East a full summary of it in three sections. Unfortunately only the Inost instructive and interesting paper on

The Load Line. Mr. McCubbin second and third of these, and not the presided ever a large attendance of mem-first, had reached us at the hour of going bers. The speaker's remarks were em- phasised and illustrated by various drawings

An interesting case is at present engag:

prosecute, and Mr. J. H. Gardiner de

ing the attention of Mr. Hazeland at the Magistracy in which four Chinese are charged with receiving a quantity of pearls and articles of jewellery valued at $1,500, knowing them to have been stolon in Chi nese territory, Mr. Lewis, of Messrs Johnson, Stokes & Master, appeared to eosquetails of the raid made by rob When the sterling salaries scheme was in-bers on a pawnshop in Chinese territory troduced and double exchange compensation were given by witnesses, and the hearing was granted, in 1902, the average rato for adjourned. the year was 18 8d., so that under the new. arrangement sterling-salaried officers are actually getting fower dollars than when the sterling scheme was introduced. Much emphasis is laid in the correspond-

to press.

The communique says that King Nicholas broke his undertaking to warn Russia in the event of war and to oftain her consent thereto. Nevertheless

the Tear magnanimously aided the Mon- tonegrins. When the question of Skutari was settled a friendly notification was sent to King Nicholas, who was simul taneously warned of the grave respon sibility of continuing the resistanco and pursuing personal aims, which would condemn Montenegro to a useless massacre. These representations to King Nicholas were without effect, and it was clear that ho based his calculations on the embroil- mont of Russia and the Powers in a

THE POPE'S ILLNESS

LONDON, April 11th. According to a message frin Rome, the Pope is holding his own, but is feverish and is averse to taking nourish

ment,

THE BRITISH BUDGET.

LONDON, April 11th. In the House of Commons Mr. Asquith announced that the Budget would be introduced either on the 21st or 22nd inst.

MILITANT SUFFRAGETTES'

MEETING.

WILD, SPRECHES AT ALBERT: RALL,

LONDON, April 11th.

A demonstration held by the Militant Suffragettes at the Albert Hall was attended by representatives from all parts of the United Kingdom. Violent speeches were delivered, some of the speakers threatening to destroy property. A total of £15,000 was collected..

THE CANADIAN NAVY.

LONDON, April 11th. The Canadian Premior's Closure”**

proposals were received by the Opposition with ironical cheering and the singing of Wilfred Laurier "Oh! Canada.".. protested against his being prevented from moving en amendment, and said

The

BANKS, Hongkong and Shanghus have beda booked at $800 and at this rate more shares are probably to be had. London is quoted per Router" at £81.

MARINE INSURANCE-Unions have been done at $845, and Cantons at 8292, both closing firm. Yangtuace at 9900,

Chmas are wanted

at Tis. 135 and.

FIRE INSURANCES, Hongkongs after sales at $366 are in request at $355, and Chinas can be placed at the

improved rate of $150. Macaos have been booked at $27 and SHIPPING - Hongkong Canton and $274, and more shares are wanted at the former rato. Indo-Chinas after sales at varying rabesp to $80 are easier with local, sellers at $97. The London gusta- tion is 130/- (middle). Chine and Macaos have buyers at 88, and Douglases are wanted at $38. Star Ferrys have ruled strong throughout the week, and after various sales close with buyers at 246-

Dits. Sholt Transports have been booked locally at 1167 up to 118/- for cash and to arrive, market closing with buyers for cash at 117, and a London quotation of 117/6 (middle). Ural Cas- piune and Mexican Eagles are unchanged to report.. at about last quotations with no business

REFINERIES,China Sugars are firmer with buyers at $100 after sales at 8105 and $105) Luzens are quiet at 25 with probable sellers.

MININO.Tronohs have ruled quiet, closing with probable buyers at 76/- and London a seller at 78/6;~ Heawoods have sold and close steddy, at 4/3. Raubs are quict at 8.75 and Chinese Engineering

at 32/6.

Docks, WILARVES AND Gotowns.—Hong- kong and Whampoa Docks, have further

improved, and sales have been booked at $68 up to $70 market closing with probable scliers at the latter rate, Hong- kong and Kowloon Wharves have also Armed up, and after sales at 876 and 977

are now enquired for at $77) with co shares obtainable under a stiff advance. New Amoy Docks can be placed at 87 ex dividend and Shanghai Decks at Ts. 033, There are buyers in the North of Shanghai. and Hongkew Wharves at the improved

“We can be gagged. They can trample on our bodies, but the day of reckoning will come. We shall soon have a Disrate of Tis. 110.

solution."

The Hon. C. J. Doherty, Minister of

LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.-Hong- keng Lands have again advanced and shares can now be placed at $105. Kow loon Lands continue in request at 235)

$61. Hongkong Hotels are, firma with. buyera at $115 (old) and 76 Chew) after

ence on the advantage which will serve to st Budapest. Mr. Kuhn has been the European war. It was impossible force, maintained that the Government and West Points at the intproved rate of

officers on sterling salaries from the altera- tion in the rate of exchange. Certainly it will be an improvement upon the conditions which have obtained in recent years, but, after all, what they are getting is approxi mately the dollar equivalent of the salary which obtained eleven years ago-rather less than more, not withstanding the increase Miss BEATRICE J. Jesus Mr. S. Fin the cost of living, The new rate, how- Jesus and Family, Mr. J. V. P. JESUS

ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

Hongkong loses cne of its oldest residents in Mr. A. Auhn, who leaves by the Austrian Lloyd steamer Knerber to morrow for Europe and joins Mrs. Kuhu head of the well-known firm of art and curio dealers, Messrs Kuhn & Komer, and has been resident in the Colony nearly thirty years. He was one of the oldest members of the Masonic fraternity in Hongkong and was president of the Austro-Hungarian Benevolent Scoiety Mr. Kuhn's familiar igure will be missed His many friends in Queen's Road. entertained him at a farewell dinner,

were merely carrying out a mandate to

Russia, therefore, to oppose the measures necessitated by the refusal of King preserve inviolate the British aystem of farther sales of the former it quotation

Nicholas to submit to the decree of the Fowers. Russia cannot abandon her hope that Montenegro will cease from her obstinacy and will submit to the will of Europe, supported by an imposing Naval display. Europe will then find means of alleviating the lot of the Montenegrins,

besieging Skutari.

Parliamentary Government. The debate still continues.

CALIFORNIA AND ALIENS,

LONDON, April 11th.

It is announced in Washington that President Woodrow Wilson told the Cali

forais Congressman Baker that the

Humphreys Estates are wanted at 881 with sellers holding for $9. Shanghai: Lands have improved in the North to Tls 92 buyers.

COTTON MILLA-Ewos are wanted ab Tls. 142 for Northern account. Hong- kungs are quieter with buyers offering. only 80%, but at this no shares are obininable,

MISCELLANEOUS-China Borneos" are wanted at $91 ex dividend, China Pro- vidents at 88) after sales at 381, Cements-

and Family, Mr. D. D. Jesus and ever, will mean much to the officer whose when cordial good wishes were expressed overwhelmed by the sacrifices entailed in Federal Government would not interfere at 31.35 after various sales at 81.40 down

salary at the best of times allows but a small margin over necessary expenditure, for the man whose salary is 150 a year has been drawing during the last year or so

Family Miss MARIA C. JESUS Mis

for a pleasant trip end long and happy MARIA J. JESUS, Mrs. SILVIA M. XAVIER and Son wish to thank all friends for the

days in the Homeland. Mr. Komor, who the busiriese of Kuhn & kind sympathy shown towards them dur-

took over ing their recent sad bereavement.

Komor, will carry on the business in Hongkong, 11th April, 1913. (580

about $40 or $50 a month less than his Queen's Road till the end of May, when continues to be necessary to them for the question involved the sovereignty of the 817), Steam Fisheries at 82, and Pulps at HONGKONG OFFICE: 104, Des Vœux ROAD. . salary was worth in the currency of the all remaining goods will be taken over LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STREET, EC. Colony in 1902, when the cost of living was to the new establishment in Alexandra which they cannot acquire vigour. The

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, APRIL 1έra, 1913.

much cheaper. The Hon. Mr. EDE intimated that the question must come up agaio, but it is unlikely that the decisions taken by the SECRETARY OF STATE will be review.

Buildings, Des Voeux Road.

HOW TROUBLE 18 FOMENTED.

A Chinese was brought before – Mr. Hazeland at the Magistracy yesterday charged with causing an obstruction in Water Street. Sergeant. Adlington in- formed his Worship that the

at $32, Ices at $175, Union Waterboats at

823. Hongkong Electric Trams have been

with the Californian legislation prou 4.30, Ropes at 310, Steam Laundries. at $4, Dairy Farms at $251, and Watsons. The communque reminds the Balbibiting aliens not intending to become at $7 after various sales at gradually anites that Russia, which gave them life. naturalised from owing land, as the improving rates. Electrics are obtainable Furpose of mutual reconciliation, without State of California. He hoped, however, that California would not pass laws con relations of Russia and the Slav peoples dicting with Treaty obligations. exclude the idea of hostility to other ratione. It cannot be admitted that the cause of peace will gain by the clash of

rates.

Reuter says that the feeling of the. THE POWERS AND MONTENEGRO,

man was diplomatists regarding the solution of

The Bill referred to does not make any. discrimination against any race, though it appears to be aimed at the Japanese.

SCOTTISH HOME RULE.

LONDON, April 11th. Mr. Asquith has promised a deputation

booked at 9/7 to 6/0, and more shares can he placed at the latter rate. Langkats close with buyers for Shanghai account, at Tls. 63.

LONDON QUOTATIONS. The following quotations (middle price) were received from our London Agents by cable to-day

11/0

9/3 premium.. 18/0. 1/

United Serdangs Rubber Trusta

Eastern Trusts be London Ventures Tronohs Pahang Consolidateds

7/8

Tus Civil Servants of the Colony, in the ed immediately. The proposals have been approved subject to their being liable majority of cases, at least, are not likely to be entiraly satisfied with the response which to re-consideration at the end of every the Government, with the sanction of the three years, in view of the possibility that SECRETARY OF STATE, bas made to their the exchange value of the dollar might in application for general increase in the future rise and remain so high as to of some 200 people. He had a number of the difficulty with Montenegro and for that a Minister should address a meeting Malayan Tin Dredgers 78/0 make the arrangement a source of serious pamphlets for distribution, these being on early conclusion of peace is increna in Scotland at an early date on the sub- Chinese Engineerings. 32/6 of nearly every department in the servion embarrassment to the Government. Mr. laid out on the roadway. They relatedingly hopeful.

salaries. From the subordinate officers ́

cost

HARCOURT further reserved to himself and applications were received, and theso

his successors in office the right to re pleaded generally the inadequacy of

consider the system as soon as uny steps salaries on account of the increased

of living, and in the case of were taken to place either the Chinese or salaries on a storling basis on account the Hongkong currency on a gold basis. of the rise in exchangs." In the précis Until that time arrives this question of salaries is always likely to be a trouble. of the Correspondence which was laid on

some one for the Government and the com- the table of the Legislative Council on

Acareful munty generally. So far as China is Thursday it is stated: calculation showed that since 1902 the concerned, we doubt if currency reform is

of

standing in the street addressing a crowd

Italy and Russia are

Cetinje with a view to offering to the Russo-Mongolian trouble and were acting at intended to incite people, On previous compensation for the loss of Skutari, occasions defendant had always managed while powerful unofficial influences are to slip away on the approach of the

Defendant, who described him working in London to effect a better police. self as an engineering student at Kowloon understanding between the Powers and Docks, was fined $5 or seven days.

MISSIONS TO SEAMEN.

Montenegro.

Semi-official statements in Berlin and Vienna confirm the above and emphasise that territorial compensation cannot be

raust be at the expense of Servia in the plain of Skutari,

increase in cost of living, including rout, any nesror now than it was ten years ago.e working expenses of the Mission granted at the expense of Albania. It amounted for Portuguese and Indians to 28 But has not the time arrived when the per cent. and to 29 per cent, for Chinese, question of placing the currency the higher percentage in the case of the this. Colony on a gold basis might be latter being due to the high price of rice reconsidered ? and local vegetables, to the larger compara tive increase in rentals of Chinese flats se

The detective sub-inspector of police who was recently sentenced at Shanghai to fifteen months' imprisonment has been brought down to Hongkong to serve the sentonte in Victeria gaol,

compared with rentals of houses occupied by Portuguese and Indians, and to the adoption by Chinese of European wearing apparel. The increase in the cost of living in the Colony for Europan officers who are

One of the two men who attempted an provided with free quarters is calculated armed robbery at Cheung Chan a few

THE HAMIDIEH." Router learns that Greece has protested

A circular issued by the Mission says :---

(apart altogether from St.. Peter's Church) last year amounted to over anted to over $16,000.0

Last year there was a deficit of $2,500 on the institute, which has now been reduced to $1,500. The Committee of the Missions to Seamen in England provide the stipend of one Chaplain, but they only against the Hamidich's repeated passages consented Bishopted to continue to do so on the of the Suez Canal. The Greek authorities every effort to induce the residents of declare that she has been allowed to provi- such a wealthy and important port assion at Alexandria and chartered colliers Hongkong to provide a second worker, as they have done in for there will be a

and has communicated freely with Con- liberal response on Sunday next at the Stantinople. They point out that the Cathedral."

lamidiel has intringed the Canal re

the

The Committee consists of the Bishop of

to have ino eaeed only 16 per cont. since days ago was charged before Mr. Mel-Victoria, Dr. Francis Clark, Messrs. G. gulations and that this constitutes a

1902, while “in the case of the European bourne at the Magistraay yesterday and W. Barton, L Gibbs F. B. L. Bowley, dangerous precedent for future wafs. Police it was somewhat less owing to the pleaded not guilty. The case was re- R. H. Anstruther, Hos. Mr. W. Chatham,

The Hamidich is at present in the Red W. R. Harbord, and the Rev. D. B privilege they enjoyed of free passages," manded for a week.

Reynolds.

Bea

ject of Brottish Home Rule.

OBITUARY,

LONDON, April 11th. The death is announced at the age of 89 of Sir John Charles Robinson, who has done much in the interest of art in the United Kingdom.

.117/6

39/6

47/0

180

Shell Transporte ..... Mexican Eagles Ural Caspians Indo-Chinas ... Hongkong Electric Trams 7

INTER-CLUB ALLEY BOWLING.

The bowling match between the Hong- kong Club and the German Club resulted NORTH-GERMAN LLOYD AND MAIL in victory for the former by a margin of 680 pins. The top scorers were Mr. J. Hooper 1,685; Mr. G. A Woodcock, 1,500; and M. J. Kemp, 1,530. The full sodres were as follow

SUBSIDIES

ATTITUDE OF THE COMPANT

At the general meeting of the North- German Lloyd on the 19th ult. General Director Herr Heinecken announced that fresh negotiations had taken place between the Canadian Pacific and the North Atlantic pool, but he could give no de tailed information regarding their pro Presumably he was referring to gress. the negotiations which were to begin last Tuesday of Vienna sid

Herr Heinecken also that the Imperial Government had invited tenders as from the North-German Lloyd for the from other shipping companies, as well carriage of the Imperial post. He was at some pains to explain that the company's agreement with the Government was by no means an anmixed blessing. The Government subsidies were no equivalent for the great things demanded, and so far dependent from the company's being on subventions it would be in a much better position if it had not made this contract in the interests of the Empire.

3. Hooper

HONGKONG CLUB.

G. A. Woodcock

J. H. Kemp

1665

1560

1596

P. R. Wolff

1535

A. B. Pollock R. M. Austin T. H. King A. Y. S. Scrimshire

1534

1609

1432

MIS

12.128

1518

1534

1402

1462

1459

1408

1338

13:20

-11,506

CLUN: DERMANIA G. Hanesmann 0. Wagner F. Heldt S. Christiani H. Adem 0. Meyer R. Seydler C. Shrocter