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delight of the whole country. M. Poin care is well aware that the Barthon ancient lights," as they wore horses. To add to the horror of the keepers and Government may fall at any moment; a police, several of the practical jokers had Cabinet crisis just now would mean a brought provisions which they either very ind state of affairs, especially as the disposed of by the road side, or, when Socialists are so active. M. Clemenceau halting, on top of the cabs. This was too much for the Municipal Council, at whom is the best man whom President Poincaré everybody was laughing; it had been could have consulted, as it would not cleverly and humourously punished take the ex-Premier long to form another Next day, it gave carte Blanche to all Thus was Paris once more Government. Of course there would be motorists.

20th century transformed into no further question of the passing of the metropolis.

What the Municipality Three Years Army Bill were M. Cleought first to have done was to ascertain Barthou As whether anyone had any objection to to succeed M. Premièr What France needs at the motor-traffic down the beautiful Avenue des Acacías. Autocracy is not always a present moment is men capable of impos wise policy. ing their wills on the country or dying in the attempt:

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outcome of another anti-patriotic protost against the keeping of conscripts with the coloura for a third year. The revolt, ut the head of which were a member of the German Labour Confederation named Brévier, and a notorious Anarchist, i non-commissioned officer, Pellissier by name, had no serious consequences, thanks to the prompt intervention of the author. ties, and after a sharp struggle order was restored. The mutineers were soon over- powered and arrested. On being searched previous to being locked in the cells, the keys of the powder: magazine were recovered from one of the 27 prisoners. As will be seen, the Socialists are doing all they can to get the French Army to revolt: At several points in Paris and the Provinces the police have discovered lists of soldiers belonging to the organisation known as "Le Sou du Soldat," and vouchers of money orders sent to soldiers Searches have also been carried out at the headquarters of the General Con federation of Labour and of various Labour Unions, and also at the Labour rxebange, with the result that quantities of anti-militarist publicntions and a number of letters from men in the army were thiseuvered. Numerous other doen- ments have also been seized elsewhere, all proving the guilt and activity of the Socialists. It is gratifying to note that reckoned strong enough to cope with the in presence of such national danger rising national danger. · On the other France has no intention to trifle with the band, M. Clemenceau is the very person Socialists any longer all anti-patriots answering this description, and it speaks are to be severely punished. Want of well for the tact of President Poincaré discipline is indeed the sickness from in making friends with M. Clemenceau which France netually suffers, and is and obtaining his promise a support. responsible for much that goes wrong of The present French Government in on late in various parts of this country. its last legs everyone is bitterly attacking Three years is certainly a long time from it for its incapacity to take action. One the point of view of the individual. The of the ways of raising money is the new Three Years' Service Bill is nevertheless income-tax of 1 per cent. on incomes of ภาพ the law an order that requires £400 to £2,000 a year, 2 per cent. anquestioned obediènes. Exemplary incomes of £2,000 to £4,000, and 3 per punishment is to be meted out to all cent on all incomes above. This un- offenders. The overthrow of the Govern-popular tax is to be in addition to the ment is unother plot which the Socialists personal taxes already existing, and have in view. Anticipating that last which the Government estimates will Sunday's Socialist demonstration would bring in £3,000,000 annually. It has not be taken advantage of for the purpose got it yet, nor is it likely to. of demonstrating against the Three Years' Service Bill, the Government refused tho Socialists permission to assemble. The right, of public meeting is one of the dearest liberties of Frenchmen-hence the bold attempt to defeat the Government.

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PRESIDENTS. VISIT TO LONDON...

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NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES

"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS, LTD. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM EUROPE, COLOMBO AND

THE Steamship

STRAITS.

“MONMOUTHSHIRE,” basing arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by Hor are hereby informed that all Goods are bolag landed of their rielf into the hazardous and or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whence and or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.

Goods not cleared by the 27th inst. at Noon will be enbject to rent

All broken, obafed and damaged packager are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 26th Inst. ut 10 A.M. Claims against the Steamer must be presented

not be recognized. within 10 days of arrival, otherwise they will

No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE MATHESON & Co., LTD.,

Agoats

[49 Acag kong, 20th June, 1913.

NOTICE, TO. CONSIGNEES. FROM SHANGHAI KOBE AND MOJI

THE Steamship

& Co., Ltd.

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JOTICES TO CONSIGNEES

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

HE P. & O. 8. N. Co'a Stoamer

"DEVANHA," Arrivod Hongkong on 18th June, 1913, FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO

STRAFTS.

AND

Consignees of Cargo by the above-named sessel are hereby informed that their goods are being landed and ploud AT THEIR BISK in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godewa Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each Consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained as the Goods

This vessel brings on Cargo:-

are landed.

From London, &c., ex ss.“ Moldavia.” From Persian Gulf, ex sa. B. I. S. N.

and B. & P. 9. N. Co.'s Steamers. Optional Goods will be landed bore unless nstructions are given to the contrary within 6 hours.

Goods not cleared within 8 days including | date of arrival will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by ma In any case whatever.

Damaged packages must be left in the Go- downs for examination by the Consignees, and the Company's Surveyors, Mesra, GODDARD: and DOUGLAS, at 10 a.ni. on MONDAYS and THURSDAYS. All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival liere, after which date they cannot be recognised. No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the flodowns.

E. A. HEWETT,

Superintendent. Hongkong, 19th Juno, 1913.

ARTIFICIAL FLOWERB,- The shady hat, when it appeare, will have to take a line entirely its own, und the one or two very early models that I have seen were certainly of that mind, with floppy, leisure brims, on which lay, as if languorons with heat, flowers of the opulent poppy type, that in justion to the flower maker of injustice ngknowledged to be of extraordinary beauty. So far these summer slupes have having rived from the abovo Ports, Con- been of the expensive Tuscan, which, with signges of Cargo are hereby informed that their Cargo imping the discharge will be lunded its sun-kissed colour, would seem of all Goods will be delivered from alongside. straws the hackground for those languorat consigueca risk ond expense into the lazer-SWEDISH EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. ous bellow of the artificial flower world. Geatlewoman

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No Fire Insurance las been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

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Agents. Hongkong, 24th June, 1913.

FROM EUROPE.

VIE HAL Stasliip

"C. FEED. LAFISZ,"

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whence

Without exception, afternoon. frocks are of the daintiest and most luxurious description, the finest and softest fabrics being employed for their making. The skirts are draved in many graceful ways, -while the bodices are frequently trimmed. with real laon, covering the shoulders in fichu fort, and appearing again at the The approaching visit of President wrists in the shape of soft rules which half-cover the hands. In many instances Poincaré to London, where he is due on

the bodices are arranged with V-shaped the 24th of next month, is much talked openings bordered by frills of hem Captain Geiesel, having arrived, Consignes about just now, Preparations are already stitched lawn or pleated lace, while others of Cargo are hereby informed that their well advanced for his departure, as well are finished with high Medici collars. Goods are being landed and placed at their risk as for the departure of thousands of his Soft foulards printed with dainty foral in the hazardous and/or extra-hazardons Go countrymen and countrywomen who have designs are being used for these afternoon downs of the Hongkong and Kowloon Whar:

frocks, as well as silk colienne and ninon and Godown Company, Limited. Once more the Chamber last Tuesday made up their mind to be in London to de soie, charmeuse and crepe de Chine, delivery may be obtained against Bills of afternoon was turned into pandemonium welcome him by the tire he arrives. He and the many new varieties of crepon, Lading countersigned by the Undersignsd.

Optional: Cargo will be curried on unless by the troublesome Socialists, who kept will be met on landing on English soil by both in plain colourings and also pattern.

notice to the contrary be given TO-DAY. interrupting the debate on the credit the Prince of Wales, who will journey toed with small Pompadour bouquets of

All Claims must be presented within ten days flowers-Indy's Pistorial. which the Government asked for and London with him, At. Victoria, the

of the steamer's arrival hete, after which dat BLACK AND WHITE..

they cannot be recognised. obtained to meet the expenses of the extra || President and his suite will be met and

"Some of the magpie arrangements, both. year with the colours of the conscripts heartily welcomed by King George and in mantles and gowns,

are extremely of 1911: The uproar did not prevent the his brilliant entourage.

A guard of elegant, and not a few have been pre Government securing a majority of 21honour will be mounted at the Station pared to make a preliminary appearanc votes. Had it not been for the sudden and will line the route to York House, at a smart wedding. The lace coats are "All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods mat

exquisite, and are shown both of white appearance of friends of the two men, there would have been a boxing coin St. James' Palace, where the President and tinted lace. Many are fairly short, petition between M. Rouannet, à Socialist will stay Royal carriages will be placed the basque with a little spring, the fronte fastening over the bust and rounded off Deputy and M. Etienne, the War Minister. at the disposal of M. Poincaré through in front. One lovely example in fine As the result of insults heaped on him, put the visit. King George will right imitation Irish lace has raised flowers and M. Etienne rushed with clenched fists at royalle entertain President Poincaré and a scroll border of foliage on a five trellis rice voran. The sailors of the French work, powdered with conventional rosettes his adversary The position of the warship, on which the President will and diamond-shaped motifs of minute Government is described as very pre-cross from Cherbourg to Portsmouth, as dimensions.Lady. carious, and the discussion of the general well as the escorting him are promised financial policy of the Government will enjoyable a time, as the guests of

British fars. It is no secret that the rew

DRAPED SKINTE.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, end all Goodis raionining undelivered after the 27th inst will be abjec to rest

be left in the Gotowns, where they will be No Fire Insurance will be affected by us it examined on the 27tli inst, at 9.30 AM. any case whatever.

This Steamer brings on Cargo: Ex Far from Abus. Es..Paul" froin Slattia. Ex 8.8. Göteborg" from Göteborg

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Othos,

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Hongkong, 21st June, 1913.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

8.9 KOREA".

AND SHANGHAI.

There is a whole world of eloquence in try the strength of the Cabinet very hard. President is rare generally popular than the deftly draped skirts which La Mode is 3 Clemenceau takes pleasure in attack any of his predecessors; he is just a delighting to honour, if she who runs will. highly esterred in England. The Presi- read. These draperies, where arranged by ing the Barthou Ministry, and if possible dent's visit to King George will do the master hand. are enveloping, without FROM SAN FRANCISCO, JAPAN PORTS will wreck it M. Clemenceau's visit to excellent political good, and farther in any way thickening, the silhouette, the two and they are drawn un obliquely from President Poincaré last Friday is much cement friendship between commented upon in the Press, and great nations. Dritain and France understand the lower part of the skirt towards the THE above-mentioned Vessel having arrived,

Consignees of Cargo ura Hereby notifi each other better than they have ever waist so as to avoid all appearance of political importance is attached to the done, there ever was greater solidarity, olumsiness. There are no straight hard to end in their Bills of Lading for Counter- interview. According to the Figaro no greater desire to work for the lines in the silhouette of the moment. signature, and take immediate delivery of Cargo Another thing, no two sides are alike; from alongside. Cargo impeding discharge will and the C Bis the mooting between perpetunt peace of the world.

be landed immediately at Consignees-risk-and" if the right side is draped, the left side of the President and the ex-Premier was

the skirt is plain, and the same tendency expense

Cargo remaining undelivered on FRIDAY,

of an extremely cordial character; this

MUNICIPALITY RIDICULED,

Ridicule kills, as the Faris Municipality shows itself in the arrangement of the

'

**CEYLON,"

baving arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the excoption of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk into

the hazardous and for extra bazardous

Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Company, Limited, Kowloon, and West Point Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless intimation is received from the Consignees before NOON TO-DAY requesting it to be landed here,

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowa, and all Goods remaining andelivered after the 30th June will be subjear to rent.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns where they will be examined on the 30th June, at 9.30 A.M.

All Claims must reach us before the Stu July, or they will not be recognized.

No Fire Insurance will be affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Indorsigned.

ARTHUR NILSSON & Co., Agents, Hongkong, 23rd June, 1913.

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