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INTIMATIONS

MOUTRIE'S

SOLE AGENTS

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THE ORCHESTRELLE CO'S.

PIANOS

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS.

PIANOLA-PIANOS

| HONGKONG SHARE MARFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH, 1915.

Messrs. Vernon & Smyth in their! weekly share report dated 4th November, 1915, state:--

INDIAN OPIUM FOR HONGKONG.

TO BE SOLD DIRECT TO THE COLONIAL GOVERNMENT,

CIVIL QUARD DUTIES.

SHARP SENTENCE AT SINGAPORE FOR DEFYING THE LAW.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST GETS A CHANCE

mands made by that piece of legislation upon British subjects, of pure European descent, resident in the Colony.

Mr. Both said he would ask for the extreme penalty of the law. The state- ment put in by defendant was exactly the same; he knew what he was 'pleading guilty to.

The magistrate pointed out to the de- fondant that he not only pleaded guilty but absolutely refused to take any stops to conform with the provisions of the law and the whole sentence would have to be in- ficted.

tence.

SPIRIT OF OUR ARMY. STRIKING FRENCH TRIBUTO

The local market has continued quiet!

A Press communiqué issued at Simla, throughout the past week, and prices in

on October 1st, states:-At the request of the Government of Hongkong

Before Mr. E. L. Tolma in the first some instances have suffered a relapse the

Mr. Seth I shall see he is no longer in from the highest points touched. At the Government of India have arranged

magistrate's court, Singapore, on October that, with offect "fren: January close there is a demand for Indos, Sugars 19t next, the .opium required 27th, there were heard two summons casos, the Colony after he has served his son- and Douglases at low rates, and it would for consumption in the Colony shall tho first of their kind, arising out of the Defendent was thereupon sentenced to be sold direct to the Colonial Govern- Reserve Force and., Civil Guard Ordi- two months rigorous imprisonment.-- scew that for the present at least a furment, subject to certain subsidiary condi-nanos, in which the authorities took action Straits Times. ther decline in values is not to be tione. The agreement will remain in because of non-compliance with the de- expected. Standard Tin has improved force five years and a fixed price will be considerably during the interval, and is paid. The number of chests of uncertified Bengal opium to be offered for sale by now quoted at £161 and £160 for cash public auction during 1916, namely, 890

The first case to be heard was that of and three months delivery respectively cheats a month, as notified in to-day's

Gazette of India, is accordingly exclusive William Walter Mathews, engineer, of Plantation Rubber bas also advanced and of the quantity required during that 1,093, Upper Serangoon Road, who was is to-day quoted from London at 2/8 year by the Government of Hongkong charged by Col. Derrick, Commandant, per lb. frnt, Bar Silver opened at (300 cheste) and the Government of the B.V.C., that he being summoned under Straits Settlements (3,000 chests). The the Ordinance to attend at the Drill Hall 241d. and Sterling T.T. at 1/10. The Government of India have also decided on Saturday, October 9th, did, without TT. rate on Shanghai now stands at to raise the upset price of opium from reasonable oxcuse, omit to appear.

the present minimum of Rs. 1,000 a chest Mr. G. G Seth, D.P.P., appeared for 761, and the Bank's buying rate for 308.10 Rs. 1,800, with effect from the first the prosecution. bills on that port at 771.

Captain H.

R. Llewellyn, Adjutant, BANKS--Hongkong and Shanghats have auction sale to be held in the calendar

Commandant of the Singapore Voluntour been a steady market, and small sales Year 1910..

Corps, asid that neting under the Reserve have again to be reported at $830, with

Force and Civil Guard Ordinanc, he more shares wanted at the rate.

issued notices upon the oligible Europeans resident in the Colony to attend at the Drill Hall on the afternoon of October 9th, The Compagnie de Commerce et de to make the necessary election provided The fighting of September 14th and for in the Act. A summons was issued to 15th was particularly hut. The British Navigation d'Extreme Orient, in their re

the defendant. On October 7th, he came had to meet desperate counter-attacks port dated October 26th, stated:-

to the Drill Hall and said he had religious | from the enemy, all of which Our market has been declining since our and conscientious objections to appearing repulsed, and they are

Inst letter owing to the total absence of on October 9th, but he was told by witness prisoners and twelve guns. demand.

and by the Colonel that these objections cost them five thousand men.

part of the campaign is a horoic epoch, The new crop is growing favourably did not hold good and that he must at and prospects are very encouraging. tend: Witness was present at the Drill which was in fact decisive, and already

The total amount of rice exported from Hall on October 9th and could say that do belongs to history. DOCKYARD and been placed at various rates from the 1st January up to the 18th October is fendant did not answer the summons.

$20.454 tons against 1,070,316 tons in

NEW MODELS JUST

RECEIVED. INSPECTION INVITED:

THE TAIKOO

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AND ENGINEERING CO. OF HONGKONG, LTD. TAIKOO DOCKYARD. HONGKONG. SHIPBUILDERS, SALVORS AND REPAIRERS, BOILERMAKERS BRASS AND IRON FOUNDERS, CONSTRUCTIONAL. ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS. WELDING AND CUTTING OF METALS BY OXY-ACETYLENE AND ELECTRIC SYSTEMS.

Estimates given for quick construction and repair of Ships, Engines Boilers, Railway Rolling Stock, Bridges, and all Classes of Engineering Iron and Wood Work.

GRAVING DOOK-787' by 88' by 34' 8" Pumps Empty Dock in 2-3/4 hours.

1HREE PATENT SLIPWAYS taking vessels up to 3,000 tons displacement, providing

Donditions for painting ships with most afficiant results, 100-Ton ELECTRIC CRANE ON QUAY-ELECTRIC OVERHEAD URANE

throughout the Shops ranging to 100 Tonn.

50-Ton Hydralis TESTING MACHINE for Chains, Wire Ropes, Rivets, ela.

AGENTH POR-

JOHN L. THORNYCROFT & CO., LTD.

PETROL and KEROSENE MARINE MOTORS 7-1/2 to 150 B.H.P.

As supplied to the British Admiralty and War Office.

MOTOR VESSELS, LIGHT DRAFT CARRIERS, GUNBOATS LAUNCHER

HOUSEBOATS and PLEASURE CRAFT OF EVERY DESCRIPTION MOTOR PUMPING and LIGHTING SETS, MOTOR VEHICLES, ETC. Dockyard Managers, can be seen between the hours of 11. A.M. ad 12 Noor

as the Town Offee.

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HONGKONG, CHINA, AND JAPAN, AGENTS, Telegraphio Addraza:—"TAIKOO DOCK.”

HONGKONG WEEKLY

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MARINE INSURANCES.--Cantons remain on offer at 8425, without leading to business, and Unions close with nominal quotation of 8955. North China have been placed at Tis. 175 ex div., demand at and Yangiszes remain in $255, with exchange 73.

FIRE INSURANCES.-China Fires easier with shares on offer at $157 and Hongkongs close with a nominal quotation of 120.

for

SHIPPING.-Douglases have ruled easier in sympathy with the rest of the markev, 8801 to $87. but have now improved, with buyers offering $83

cash, L/ strong forward buyers for January and February delivery at equivalent rates.- Hongkong, Canton and Macau Steam boats are enquired for at 819, with no shares on offer, and Star Ferries are neglected for the present, with sellers ut Indo- $39, with no business to report. Chinas have been a quiet market, and now close with probable buyers at $150 The for cash, and $158 for December. Preferred shares have heen booked at 868 and the Deferred have a nominal

quotation of 899.

1914,

SAIGON RICE MARKET.

We note to-day white rice No. 2 sifted Japon quality, Hongkong, 84.80 per picul fob. Saigon, for November shipment.

London

At

no time had he attended before witness since then,

Defendant to witness--When I saw you,

did I not say I was a Seventh Day Adven tist and that I was going to apply for an exemption l

Witness-Yes.

Did I not also ask if it would be possible for me to get off on Saturday and have any other day?

ITS BRAVERY.

The Temps and the Journal des bibatə continue the series of articles one part taken by Great Britain in the war.

Speaking of the fighting on the Aisno after the retreat, The Temps says ́ ́ 16 was very evident that the British army had already forgotten the painful hours of retreat. Its offensivo qualities remain- ed intact; its historic regiments displayed the same dash. The Guard regiments, the Seafortas, the Camerons, the Middle- sex, and the Black Watch can add the Aisne to the other names embroidered on their colours.

Look

FOOTBALL EXPRESSIONS:

were

thousand The victory. This first

The Temps cits various incidents of the fighting, such as quen of the Royal Highlanders charging the enemy shouting to each other football expressions: "On the ball Highlanders; mark jar men.

All these men were subline, and even surpassed the expectations of their leader, who, after the retreat from Mons, did not think they would be capable of taking the offensive before a long period of rest. Nevertheless, they fulfilled their task, and the enemy's first formidable effort was broken.

COLOURED COTTON.

SHALL WE SEE ANY GREEN?

It has been reported-saya a planter has succeeded in producing cot remained unchanged, and close with a ton which ranges in colour from white to nominal quotation of 67 and Uraldeep olive green. Caspians at 376. Laugkats are slightly stronger with local buyers at Tis. 393 for crab.

REFINERIES-China Sugars after sales

Q.-Shells during the week have conteinporary-that in the United States fendant had applied for an exemption, but article to the

This alleged phenomenon has been brought to the notice of a number of cot It is pointed ton experts, and in most cases the story is received with a smile. anlikely, and as to finally growing black cotton-well, the less said about that the better.

You were told it was not, and that you must comply with the summons.

The magistrate was informed that de- that his application had been refused.

Defendant, giving evidence, said that he received his notice to attend at the Drill pose. Two days before then he called m Hall on October 8th for some military pur- Capt. Llewellyn and said that by de- tist and that as the Saturday was the seventh he could not attend on that day. As far as he could recali hry words, be made it clear that he did not wish to against the law, but that he would like He was told that he would another day, as he could not attend on the seventh.

The Journal des Débat, devotes an new British army, and analyses the feeling which impelled recruity to offer their youth and life to their conception of this war, which is deciding the future of the peoples and of

civilisation.

GERMANY'S EFFORT.

at the reduced rates of $125 and $125 out that such a production is extremely nomination he was a Seventh Day Adven-idea of the exceptional character of the

have now strengthened and are enquired for at $127, with no shares on offer at Luzons close with a nominal the rate. quotation of $37).

MINING-Kalong hays a nominal quota tion of 30/-, and Raubs are in request at 83.40.

DOOKS, WEARVES AND GODowns.-Kow-.

If the growers wish to benefit the indus try they will be better employed in proving the quality than in attempting freakish colours.

loon Wharves have failed to maintain their immature cotton has been found to have to attend unless he were leaving the imposed new and great obligations on

One well-known authority, suggests that Cotton, like other things and price of last week and been placed at 878, green, with buyers now in ovidence at 877mon-is upt to be green when it is very Hongkong Whampoa Docks are also easier, young, but as it grows it becomes white, and close with buyers at $85, without or approximately white, in colour.

Nobody in London takes the report In the North New leading to business. Engineerings remain in demand at Tls. 8, seriously, and in most quarters green co- and Shanghai Docks and Hongken ton is placed in the same category Wharves are unchanged with buyers a giant gooseberries and sea-serpents. Tis. 60 and Tis. 10 respectively.

LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.-Hong-

·kong Lands remain on offer at 8109, with no business to report, and Humphreys Estates are unchanged with sellers 87. Estates in small wanted

BEER. TORINA OVERLAND PRALY REPORT at 3100 and Hongkong lots are with

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Photographic Goods of Every Descriptios

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Developing, Printing and Enlarging,

la now ready and contains:--

Far Eastern News, Hongkong.

Hongkong Policemen for the Front, Forthcoming Wedding.

Leading Articles:-

The Colonial Budget Debate.

Hongkong Mortar.

Bushido and Kultur,

Random Reßections.

Five Germans Deported from Japan.

Explosion in Shanghai.

Foreign Post Office in Chins.

Water Carriage System.

The Monarchical Question in China. North China Insurance Co., Ltd. Chinese in Manchuria.

China's Land Tax.

Loyal Coolies,

Gilts from British Malaya.

Malayan Aircraft.

Alien Enemies

Peking Notes.

Macao Notes.

Telegramus

Correspondence:---

in Hongkong Hotels.

The Anti-German League.. The Sale of German Cigara in Hongkong. Next Week's Holiday.

a nominal quotation of $109. Kowloon Lande have buyers at 340, and West

Points at 872

COTTON MILLS.-Hongkong Coltons have been placed st 89.40, and at which rate more shares are obtainable. In the North the closing rates are as follows, viz. :-Ewe Cottons Tis. 165, Internationals T. 83, Laou Kung Mows Tis. 73, Shanghai Cottons Tls, 89, and Boy Chees Tis, 42, all nominal. Kung Yiks are wanted at Tis. | 145

MIBCELLANEOUS.-China Borneos are wanted at $10, China Providents at 83.80. Green Island Cements at 810), Electrics at 844 Ropes at 8341, Peak Trams (new) at 991, and (old) at 85 cents, Stean Laundries at $3 and Watsons at $81. Dairy Farms are on offer at $32 and Hongkong Trams at 8. The following have a nominal quotation, viz, China Light and Powers 84.80, Tees $190, Union Waterboats 816) and Powells 01.

INVASION OF ENGLAND. GERMAN PLANS FRUSTRATED BY

THE SILVER POSITION.

a

The general position of the market at

the present time is not unfavourable, says

London contemporary dated October 1st, It is true that the continuity of purchases for the United States Treasury, now that a total verging upon 4,000,000 oz. has been speured, seems to have been arrested for A temporary cessation may the moment. create a dullish feeling, and encourage more freedom in selling, but the know- ledge that the purchases will be resumed in due course cannot fail to maintain a good undertone.

The withdrawal of gold from circula tion, not only here, but also in other coun tries, is good for silver, as there exists amongst some people sa undoubted prefer ence for silver coin over notes of low do- nomination. Notes of high values are not unwelcome to those who hold and handle fairly large sums,, but wage earners in this country, who spend quickly, and aro accustomed to carry money loose in the pocket-not in a purse-do not take so kindly to a currency of paper.

Colony.

As regards the officers, they have a clear struggle. It is an assault delivered by Germany on civilisation. It is an effort to abolish the age-long teaching of intellectual moral Europe, io renounce the heritage of the sentiments and ideas which humanism has bequeathed to the modern world. German provocation has That was the only excuse that England, who did not desire a conflict. could be accepted. Defendant went on and lived outside of military organisa- She will honour her obligations. All are unanimous on this point. With ventist, he could not do anything that was

He the men in the ranks the idea is simpli

fed. They all know that the German to explain that, being a Seventh Day Ad- tion. unnecessary on the seventh day. could do anything good; if he were a

Emperor wished to goverir the world, and medical man he could go out to help any- one; ho could jump into the water and that be menaced the peace established rescue anyone; but anything in the way over the British Empire of four hundred Many are actuated by the Tore ther of business or secular work, anything un-million souls.

Those of his spirit of adventure and risk. ecessary, he could not do. denomination in Australia were exempted with the satisfaction of doing their duty, from any military work on the seventh war promises them an open-air and active fighting life, and the joy of the exertion It is the most day.

of overcoming obstacles. Mr. Seth-Yes, that is by law.

dangerous and therefore the premier Ho believed that those of the Jewish re sport. Lastly, all, to whatever class they When it belong, have the national habit of grasp- came to obeying the civil laws or religiousing a summone and responding to it ligion were not compelled to.

He without seeking for explanations. laws, he must obey God before won. had no objection to military service, in- deed, he had done military service before He had been sm- coming to the Colony. ployed by the Central Engine Works, but on account of his belief he had had to give up his appointment because he was re- He nak- quired to attend on Saturdays, ed to be called up on any day except He had not attended since Suturday, officers would be there or not. According because he did not know whther the to the Ordinance he was required to at- No mention was

tend on

A summons.

Questioned by Mr. Seth, defendant said made of a voluntary attendance. that if there was an emergency he would he would be doing good. fight on a Saturday, because in doing so

Mr. Seth pointed out that it was a pity that one who was a patriot and who had. done previous military service should not have attended on some other day and so saved all this trouble. He might have tried to see if the officers were at the Dzi" Hall.

Defendant-I'll do it now if there is no objection..

Support, more or less continuous, may be expected from a demand for coinage throughout the period of war, and when substantial and constant orders come into the market from an important quarter, Like the United States Treasury, for in- THE BRITISH FLEET; ·-

tance, an advance may be recorded, even

Mr. Seth said that, as the colonel felt though China may be able to release a por When war broke out. it is now a com tion of its stock at the higher level. This monphee that under the orders of the has been the case recently, state Messrs.perfectly sure that Mr. Matthews would

than a nominal penalty. of Mr. G. A. Galdwell. First Sea Lord the Fleet, in its mobilised B. Montagu & Co., and the market is the attend. he did not wish for anything more

order for review, stood fast. The healthiest for a reduction of the Chinese German fleet was already mobilised, but, bolding. what is more, the enemy had mobilised in Borkum and Emden the six army corps that were to land on our shores,

What is on Enemy?

Ministering Chil ́ m's League.

Death and Func

Peak Mystery Revealed. Timber Yards Ablaze. Local Sport.

British Soldiers' Graves at Tsingtau.. Shipping Notes,

The Seizure of Arms in Shanghai. Execution of Macfarlane at Shangbai. The Law Courts.

Chinese M.Ps. Charged with Sedition. Japan's New Minister of Foreign Affairs. Concert at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. Comforts for Troops at the Front: Hongkong Tramway Co.

Chinese Customs Service.

The Order of the Excellent Crop,

Training Officers.

Shanghai Wedding

Chinn and Munitions.

Passenger Lists.

Commercial.

station

The armada of barges were actually ready for departure when a German gun- boat that had been lying in Leith Rouds. and was urgently recalled. to its home on the morning of July 30th. reported having sighted, as it hurried across the North Sea, the British Fleet eruising in immense strength. covery, and the circumstances, compelled n change in the German naval plans.

The invasion of Britain was one of the idolatries of Germany, and after the naval manoeuvres of the autumn of 1013 when rightly or wrongly-Admiral Jellicoe was reported to have landed troops on the Norfolk cost, the policy of von Tirpitz was given an impetus, and the German naval party greatly encouraged,

CHINESE

MERCHANTS

ABROAD..

The magistrate ordered that the defen- dant pay the costs of the summone, fifty cents.

HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS.

CORPS ORDERS BY LJKUT.-COL. A. CHAPMAN, V.D.

LEAVE.

1-Pte. E. Millington is granted leave of absence from November 11th, 1915, to November 19th, 1916,

FIELD DAYE..

2.-Field operations will take place on

14th and 28th instant.

FARADES. 3. Parades for to day.

5.30 p.m.-Right Section M.Q. Co.

Section drill and Musketry exercises at Headquarters. Remainder, nil.

DETAIL

4. Gun Club Hill, Kowloon:...

On duty until 11th inst.: Scouts Co. Offeer on duty: Jdent. Well, P. of W. Camp, Kowloon:--

On duty to-night: Scouts Company, OBeer on duty: Lieut. Murphy. On duty 6th inst. Centro Section

M.G. Company.

Officer on duty: Lient, Wright. Orderly Sergeant until 11th instant. T

Sergt. D. S. Cooper,

G. E. STEWART, Capt., Adjutant, H.K.V.C.

HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE.

PROMOTIONS, ETO, The Hon. C.S.P. has sanctioned the pro- motion of P.- A. H. Howitt to the rank of Crown Sergeant.

THE MAXIMUM PENALTY. William Hewitt, civil engineer, emplog- ed by Messrs. Topham, Jones & Railton, pleaded guilty to refusing to make an elec- sions of the Ordinance. HOW THEY MAY BE PROTECTED.tion as to service, according to the provi-

Making a statement, defendant said full. that what he wanted to say was hardly in

Governor Hau of Fukien proposes cer

JOINED,

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EQUIPMENTS.

Members recently joined will be required in measures for affording protection to

the nature of a defence. It was not. That dis Chinese merchants who are carrying on

necessary to go into the origin of the prin- to perform Patrol duties without delay. us news in the Straits Settlements, etc., und for guarding their properties and inciples which had made h'm act as he had, They can obtain kit, etc., as follows:-

In this but he would like to say that his action Blue Uniforia from Nehr Din. vestments in inland provinces.

wag based upon those principles which Helmet and cap from Noordiu. Great Britain at the present moment, par-Buttons, badges, etc., from D.S.P.'s Office. way he hopes to attract the attention of the Chinese residents abroad and encour-

He made a Sergeant Chinoken. age them to make investments in their ticularly at the present moment, was never Rifles and ammunition through Musketry nother country. Among the measures tired of saying she upheld.

"Duty Reminders," ete., from D.S.P/

Ofice. proposed are the opening of the Indus rational, civil request that he be allowed to act reprding to his convictions, but

PARADES 5.30 P.M. Nov. 4th.All N.C. Officers under D.8.P. trint Bank in Fukien, the organisation of industrial enterprises, etc. These mensures that right was denied him and so he had The preparedness of our Fleet, its rendi. have been approved by the Ministry of refused to make election.

Asked whst principles and rights he ro-Nov. 4th. No. 3. Company and Recruits. Copies can be posted from this Offre

Abe all Recruits No. 1 Co. addresses sent; including postage 31ness to accept immediate battic in any Agriculture. In a Rescript the President

part of the oven sea, however, brought reminds the Fakien Governor that protec-ferred to, defendant replied the rights of

He had con- Pcs, firing on Wednesday, November out a new Gerran policy, and, Faulked oftor is not given through mere words, and the individual and the rights of having Nor. 9th-Service Rifle Instruction for

10th. the ight they desired, the duty had to be that the Governor should show by his conscientious objections. Subscription: $1 per anana, payable undertaken of clearing the mines indis net ons that the interests of the Chinese seentious objections to conforming with well-guarded.any military duties in Singapore and he criminately scattered by the Germans and merchants abroad

was prepared to stand or fall by that. the ships they subsidised.-Day Express. Peking Daily News.

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Hongkong, 4th February, 1915.

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