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NIEUPORT

"In deference to the Military Authorities this illustration does not represent the ex act position of the YM.C.A.Buildings.

FRANCE

£125

ARMENTIERES

ALTHONE

will uunlain ONE new folding meving of about 5,000 acidler for the first

THREE MONTHS.

£250

wi buy complete canvas, equip« ment At Beast Lonara izmedlively required for the Spring and Summer camps at homeand abroad.

£450-600

will furnish and equip a new - Y‚NQ.A. hatt Ja Brilah or France socording to size.

To those who cannot maintain

Complete Building.

For every one who ran insolvabnim a complete building throarabunlrods and thousands who will at on it a pelvilege to help in a smallor wayŊ Any kith-ription, however a!! will be of raine in this truly national work, and will his gratefully acknow. lodged.

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NAPIER JOHNSTONE'S

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UNVARIED FOR OVER

150 YEARS.

THE SAME TO-DAY AS IN- 1745.

BEWARE OF IMITATIONS.

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TTE TONGKONG DAILY FRESS, FRIOSY, JULY 14ra 1914.

Y.M.C.A.

This Line is the

Bulwark of England

IT is protecting your horne. What will you

do for the men in the trenches who, at the peril of their lives, are fighting your battles? Already some scores of YM.C.A. buildings...

Best But are making life happier for our men. thousands of others of our brave, troops are "doing without." Shall they continue to

do without" while you can help?

Will you give a new building to-day, or maintain one for a short perlod?

·AY.M.C.A. Divisional Secretary in France writes:— “We are making the conditions far more comfortable for the men who would have had to spend many hours weary waiting out in the colland wet had we not been here. Our room was picked to overflowing with men straight out of the trenches oovered with inad, as only men in the trenches can be

covered. By the time they had reached here mmy of then had tramped several miles and were quite exhausted: To find somewhere in which hot-drinks and food could be procured in the middle of the night was a haven gladly welcomed; it is surprising where ma can sleep when ochaustel such as we sea them."

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The ATTORNEY-GENERAL-Regarding the placing of responsibility on the cher terers, etc., of course, if a charterer can prove that he knew absolutely nothing abcut what was happening on the ship at a certain timo no blame could-be at fached to him. That is obvious. With regard to Clause 41, that appears to be a question for Committee, the question

IMPORTS AND EXPORTS

IN 1915. REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT

COTTON AND YARN MARKET.

Messrs. 9. D. Betna & Co., in their

fortnightly report dated Hongkon

July 12th, state imm

COTTON. - The market ruled steady. Sales of about 16 packages at 831 per picul are reported in the market. sold stock is said to be about 700 pack- ages. Reported closing quotations :—830

The report of the Buperintendent of Imports and Exports for the year 1915, which was presented at the meeting of the Hongkong Legislative Council yester I day, contains the following passages :--

LIQUORS CONSOLIDATION ORDINANCE to 834 per picul. The revenue collected from liquor duties and licensed warehouses for 1918 was $620,574.07,

compared with 8856,956.89 in 1914. The general details are as follows:

Dution, European ge

Chinese

1914

INDIAN YARN The present daily de

cline in the rate of exchange has been the reason for the restricted sales by tho importers, who were asking much higher rates than the ruling prices. The market during the whole fortnight remained frm with sales of chout 2,250 bales at an advance of 33 to 5 per bale, business main-

of examination of luggage on embark- Liquors .....8173,001.21 8222,031 Galy being transacted in well-known chops,

ing, as it might be that the Government will be prepared to accept an amend-

ment."

Duties,

Liquors 447,533.78 428,106:21 Licensed Warehouse

cer

Council then went into Committed to Liconsod Warehouse

Overtime Fees consider the Bill clause by clauso.

·

as under:

200 bales Assur, No. 10s at 8103-8105 per bale; 200 balés Colaba, No. 10s at 6,750.00

8104-8108 per bale; 500 bales David, No. *10s at #105-$107 per bale; 100 bales Gold 08.00 | Mohour, No. 10s at $100-8102 per bale; 200 bales Indo-China, No. 10s at 8101- $105 per hale; 100 bales Naranjes, No. 10s at $90-8103 por bale; 100 bales City,. No. 103 a 8101-3107 per hale: 100 bales. Sundries, No. 10s at 8101-8103 per bale: 100 bales Dawn, No. 12s at 8107-8100

por bale: 100 hales Prospect, No. 129 at $105- 8103 per bale: 100 bales Sun, No. 12s at 107-110 per bale; 100 bales Indo-China, No. 20s at $135 per bale; 50 bales Tie- stock is estimated at about 40,000 balos. toria, No. 90s at $135 per bale. Unsold

Sold but uncleared stock is computed at about 12.000 babes..

6,000.00

40.00

8826,574.07 #€50,155,80 As was to be expected from the condi- tions at present obtaining in the Colony the revenue derived from the duties on European liquors shows a further de Crease. The revenue from Chinese liquors showe an increase, and, though the total amount collected was less than in 1913, its satsifactory to note that the whole of the increase comes from the liquors sold by the local distilleries.

TOPIUM MONOPOLY.

THE SITUATION IN KUANGTUNG.

MR. LIANG CHI-CHAO'S.

SUGGESTION;

The following addition was made to clause 0 (6)(d) Tobacco which is im ported in broken packages in passengers' baggage for private use and which does not exceed such quantity, weight or value as may be allowed by the Superin endent or as may be appointed by re- gulation made under this Ordinance

The following addition was made to elauso 11 (1)(c) If the tobacco is im

The Department continued to control, ported by the post, the duty shall bo the Opium Monopoly during the year. payable before the delivery of the tobacco Raw opium was purchased at the Cal- eutta Auctions from time to time through to the addressee, and the Postmaster the agency of Messrs. David Sassoon & General shall refuse to deliver any such Co., who also made all the necessary tobacco until the duty has been paid. shipping arrangements. Mr. H Alan The following was calded to Clause Taylor continued in charge of the fac

The situation in Kuangtung is daily tory, and, though, a few minor altern- 17-(3) Notwithstanding anything con- tions have been introduced, the general gutting serious (writes the Peking Gazette tained in this section it shall be lawful procedure has remained unaltered. The of the 6th inst.). Unless some powerful Or the Master of any ship to permit tho ffotal quantity of raw opium bailed in-pressure is brought to bear on the op

cluding confiscated raw opium during Lich-chun will soon be locked in a bloody posing forces, Ling Chi-kuang and Li landing of any dutiable tobacco which the year was 3454 chests as compared with forms part of the contents of a mail 449 in 1915. This reduction was die struggle. In fact small skirmishinge have already begun between the advance. partly to the increase in price which was brought into the Colony by such ship introduced in September, 1914, but the guards. Fighting single handed Li Lieh provided that such tobacco is landed for sales were also affected during the earlier chun will probably be hopelessly outoum- removal direct to the Post Office as part part of the year by conditions attendant bered; but it is believed that the troops under Chen Chun-min and Li Yuch-ban of sitch mail

on the war.

are co-operating in the opposite direc tion Lung Chi-kuang has therefore difficult task before him if he should choose to fight. A settlement, however, secins to be in sight..

The following was added to Clause 18(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this section it shall be low ful for the master of any ship to remove or cause to be removed to the Post Office any dutiable tobacco which forms part of the contents of a mail brought into the Colony by such ship: provided that such dutinble tobacco is removed direct from the ship to the Post Office as part of the contents of such mail.

The arrangements for the packing and sale of prepared opium have continued to run smoothly, and very endeavour has been made to prevent tu opium sold in the Colony being exported to neigh bouring countries.

The gross revenue from the Opium Monopoly was $4,763.028,60, including the anunt derived from fines and forfei-

tures. N

Excellent work was again done by the Preventive Staff during the year. But, in spite of the enormous seizures made, there seems to be no decrease in the traffic in smuggled opium through the Colony. IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OF NAW OPIUM.

Mr. Liang Chi-chao has udvised Premier Tuan Chi-jui to give another ap pointment to Lang Chi kuang such as Director-General of Mining in Yunnan

where Lang has large tin interests and Kuangsi, and thus remove the main cause of trouble. He suggests that Gen- Chun of Kanngtang, and that Li Lich- oral Lu Yung-ting be appointed Chinng chun be given some other suitable ap- pointment. Mr. Liang's suggestion is The following sub-section was added to Clause 24-(g) Part of the contents of The absorption by China of the stocks supported by most people who are well- of certified opium held in Hongkong and informed on the situation in Kuangtung. a mail and is either in the Post Office Shanghai continued slowly, and certain It is reported that Premier Tuan Chi- sor is in course of removal direct to the movements of opium look place between concurs with the views of Mr. Liang and will take the necessary steps without Post Office from the ship on which the two places. On 1st October an agree-delay. Mr. Tan Hsueh-hen, who has just mont was come to between the Commis- was imported.

sioner for the suppression of opium for In Clause 63 the words or Mono the Province of Kwang Tung and the opium merchants of Hongkong for the policy inserted between "Govern-

purchase of all the stock of certified ment" and Analyst in the third opium held in Hongkong amounting to 1,200 chesta. Delivery is to be taken of the whole of this stock within 18 months

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Each tiny Morrhuol capsule re- presents the medicinal value of a teaspoonful of oil

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Grown on British owned plantations

in the British West Indian Island

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arrived from Knangtung, thinks Mr. Liang's suggestion the only way of may- ing Kuangtung,

General Tuan Chi-jui yesterday had cussed the situation in Kuangtung. It is an audiendoe of the President and dis- believed that both of them are agreed re

In Clause 55 the words "on the up-from the date of the agreement. Persian garding the necessity of removing Lang plication of the Superintendent" were inserted between “may” and “award" in the first line.

-In Clause 17 (1) the word "not allow " in the second line were substituted for the word prevent."

In Clause 57 (2) the words “partner or other responsible representative were added in the last line.

opium continued to be imported into the Colony oretically entirely for Formosa. The import of unwertified Indian opitur is limited to the Governnint and the Macao Farmer, parta

·MILITARY STORES EXPORTION ORDINANCE..

A great deal of work has been thrown on the department over the Military- Stores Exportation Ordinance and other legislation in this connection occasioned by the war. Hongkong has always been knowa as a free port, and though certain On Council resuming, the ATTORNEY regulations have been in existence deal- GENERAL moved that the Bill be read sing with sugar, opium, and intoxicating third time.

liquors, there has never been any con trol over the general movement of ourge through the port and there is no CUS- toms organisation. The various pro clamations issued under the Military Stores Exportation. Ordinance ando it necessary to have a system under which it is possible to control the movement of Cargo entering or leaving the Colony. A considerable amount of detail had to be gone into, but the three main points that occupied the attention of the do- partment were

The COLONIAL SECRITARY seconded, and the Bill was then read a third time and passed.

POWERS OF REVENUE OFFICERS,

The ATTORNEY GENERAL Moved the frut reading of a Bill intituled, “An Ordi nanes to amend the Revenue Officers' Power of Arrest Ordinance, 1913."

The COLONIAL SECRETARY Seconded, and the Bill was read a first time.

The Objects and Reasons" state that the objects of this Bill are:-{c.)—To bring the schedule to the principal Ordi uance up to date, (h)To add to it the Tobacco Ordinance, 1916. (c.) To give the Governor in Council power to amend the schedule in order to avoid the necessity of passing amending Ordinances in the

futuro.

ALIEN ENEMIES (WINDING UP) CRDINANCE

1914)

to control the movement of pro hibited goods.

Chi-kuaug and the appointment of Gen- oral Lu Yung-ting as Chiang Chun of Kuangtung.

THE MIRROR SHOWS PLAINER THAN WORDS WHAT A WONDER- FUL IMPROVEMENT MAY BE

·REALISED: BY. A: GAIN" OF EVEN 10 OR 12 POUNDS.

We strongly recommend every man and pale, weak or run down, or who has lost woman reader of this paper, who is thin,

his or her bunyant, youthful energy, or debility, either nervoas or Physical, to try of who suffers from loss of appetite, or froin 4 new, scientifically compounded prepar- (5) to prevent trading with the enemy tion called Sargo. (c) to avoid hampering genuine trade. The trouble with most people who appear The system adopted was in the main like a bag of bonen" is not that they simple. Probitated goods could not be don't get enough to eat, but that they do exported except under permit. All not assimilate what they do eat. They ships and junks leaving the Colony had simply go through the natural motions of to furnish the department with full valing, but die flesh-giving part of what and complete manifest: Manifests were they cat just passes away without being checked against permits, and cords similated and

were kept. The work entailed was con- thom any good. Does not

Sargol helps digest your food and aids siderable owing to the extraordinary

inite ansimilation There is no need fur position of the Colony as a collecting and

skinny and go around with distributing centro and the vast mass of you to be a

that pinched hungry, half-fed look any gouds that pass through In many cases. enquiries had be made as to the origin, longer, Sargol will make you plump, sleek destination, and use of the gods in A 8. WATSON & Co., Lrs.,

and fit ng n fiddle." 18 EXCELLENCY-Council stands admight have had a serious effect on the

question The working of this system VICTORIA DISPENSARY, journel sine die.

The surond reading of the amending Bill to the above Ordinance was post poned. Covering

FINANCE COMMITTEE.

trade of the Colony, bat: I believe that very little effect has been felt, chiefly owing to the loyal co-operation of the Shipping Companies and the extraordin A meeting of the Finance Committee sry adaptability of the Chinese com followed, the COLONIAL SECRETARY pre-munity. Some idea of the amount of iding.

work involved will be gathered from the fact that 60,351 permits were issued dur- ing the year

ROYAL OBSERVATORY,

The Governor recommended the Coun- cil to vote a sum of five hundred and tighty-one dollars and five cents ($581.05) in aid of Royal Observatory, Special Expenditure Alteration to Magnetome

This was agreed to:

A HARBOUR MASTER'S DEPARTMENT.

*The Governor recommended the Coun- cil to vote a sum of four thousand dollars ($4,000) in aid of Harbour Master's Department, Special Expenditure, Motor Launch

This was agreed to.

THE PHARMACY

QUEEN'S DISPENSARY THE EDWARD DISPENSARY

76-3

introduction of the White and Black Lista system for China and Siam. A certain amount of work had been dono in connection withTrading with the In addition to the work involved by Enemy" through thin examination of the Military Stores Exportation Ordiu manifests. It was obvious, however, that ance the department had also to contres the only satisfactory way of dealing with the operation of the Certificate of Origin the question of White and Black Lists and Declaration of Ultimate Destination was to extend the permit system to all Ordinances 308 Certificates of Origin goods imported into and exported out wore received during the year under tue of the Colony, Legislation to this effect former, and 181 Declarations were mide | were passed in December, 1915, and the under the latter. 168 Landing Cortifi department has now complete control of- cates were issued for goods imparted froin all goods entering or leaving the Colony. other British Possessions under bond. The total expenditure of the depart During the latter half of the year con-ment for the year including the purchas ditions were farther complicated by the of raw opium was 8941,002.69 as compar

(Continued on next Column:) ed with $991,096.49 in 1914,