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NEW

ADVERTISEMENTS

FOR SALE.

UXILIARY Yaw!" FEATHERS.”.

.Apply.

STANLEY 8. MOORE, JOHNSON, STOKEŃ & MASTER,

TO LET.

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,

PUBLIC COMPANIES

UNION WATERBOAT COMPANY,

LIMITED

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

HOUSES TO LET

TO LET April-Ber tember.

THUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST. 1917.

INTIMATION

TO. 10, STEWART TERRACE, PRAX Newly Furnished. Tonais. Courte and

Apply

E, A, M. WILLIAMS, Care of Lowx, BINGHAM & MATINEWS, New Government Buildings:sa

THE TWELETH ANNUAL GEN. Veretable Garden,

ERAL MEETING OF SHARE HOLDERS will be held in the Offices of Masers DODWELL & COMPANY LIMITED, on SATURDAY, the 3rd Feb- ruary, 1917, at 11.30.A.M.) for the purpose of

feing the Report of the General together with a statement of accounts to 31st December, 1916.

The of the Com

IX-ROOMED HOUSE, FAIBVIEW" 3, Robinson Road. Immediate possession. Apply to..

DAVID SAS800N & Co., LTD. [243

9.8. "CORDILLIERE," COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES

MARITIMES. ·

NOTICE.

YONSIGNEES of Cargo from London in connection with above Steamer are hereby

pans the CLOSED from the 27th January to 3rd February, both dates inclusive.

LODWELL & CO., LTD.,

General Managers. Hongkong. 22nd January, 1917. (213

THE KOWLOON LAND AND BUILD ING COMPANY, LIMITED,

TO LET.

in

195

the present holder of the portfolio in a manner calculated to commend itself to Europeans, One of the most experienced students of the methods of Chinese Government officiala, Mr. PUTNAM WEALE, has brought very grave charges against

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE MAN-POWER QUESTION.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG DAILY PREOS:]

BIR,-I am glad to see that "Ciris".

WATSON'S this Minister, and has even referred to has had the curage to take up the ques

E

2 NEW MOUSES, now Building a Con THE PREMIER SCOTCH February 1917. For rout and other paridesinan apply to-

I. M. H. NEKAZER, 1 Dar Toour Road.

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OF THE FAR EAST

FOR 25 YEARS.

TO LEI,

Informed that their Goods with the exception NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that No., ELOIN STREET

the TWENTY-EIGHTH ORDIN ARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Company's Offices, Victoria, Buildings, on SATURDAY, 10th February, 1917, at 11 o'clock .., for the purpose of receiv- the. Report of Directors toge- ther with Statement of Accounts for the year ending Sist December, 1916.

of Opium, Treasure and Valuables are being Iaded and stored at their risks into the hazardous and or extra hazardous Godewas of The Bund Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co.,

Kowloon, whence delivery may be obbained immediately afte forwarded on makes th

'after landing. Optional Cargo intimation is received from the Consignes roquesting it to be landed

before NOON TO-DAY FOR the

Lerd

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned. Gends repsising andlaimed after MONDAY, the 5th Feb., at Neos, will be

subject to rent and landing charges.

All Claims must be sent in te me on or before the 8th Feb., or they will not be recognised,

All damaged packages will he examined on MONDAY, the 5th Feb., at 10 a.M.

Ne Fire Insurance has been focked.

P. THOMAS,

+

Agent,

Hongkong, 30th January, 1917,

འ

WANTED-the End of February.

N EUROPEAN NURSE or GOVER-

As for two Children, six and fire years. Good siary offered.

Apply

"A. B.."

Care of Daily Press" Office, (39

WANTED.

INGINERE, Br. abstainer, for Harbour or Ghop, Jy is oral writing with orgy wefu., stating nge and miery required te-

W. S. BALLEY & Co. LD,

Kowloon

(105

ROYAL LONGKONG COLF CLUB' RAILWAY CUP.

ADIES HANDICAP SINGLES. To De played at Fanting. Entries los on February 10th.

NOTICE.

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The REGISTER OF SHARES of the thes CLOSED from Company will THURSDAY, 1st, to SATURDAY, 10th February, 1917 (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.

By Order of the Board of Directors, A SHELTON HOOPER,

Secretary to the

HONOEONG LAND INTESTMENT AND

AGENCY CO., LT General Agents for the KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING L'o.. LTD.

[223 Hongkong, 23th January, 1917.

HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND

FINANCE CO., LID,

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

the ORDINARY ANNI AL GEN- ERAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the HONGKONG HOTEL Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 10th February, 1917, at 12 o'clock Noos, for the purpose of re- of the Directors toge

Apply to-

PERCY SMITH, SETH & FLEMING.

(102

TO LET AT THE PEAK.

FURNISHED, 8, Stewart Tæram,

Apply-

H. E. POLLOCK,

Princes" Bakilinga. 077

TO LET.

PLATE in ZWO MESS," No. 6, THE

Apply, Property Office,

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Lime (90

TO LET.

OFFICES on 1st Floor, N. 3. Queen's Bond

Central, an pratent in the occupation of The China Fire Insurance Co., Kubo,

Apply to

CHÍNÁ FIRE INSURANCE Co, Las. [72

TO LET.

LODOWN in Daddell Street Tight and

giving the Report ther with statement of Accounts for Or Airy Oslo ororlocking Statue quano the year ending 31st December, 1916.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com- pany will be CLOSED from the 5th Feb- ruary to the 12th February (both days inclusive), during which period... no Transfer of Shares can be Registered.

JOHN D HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers. Hongkong, 25th January, 1917. [227

HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,

LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THE NINETYING OF SHARE NINETY-SEVENTH ORDIN NONTON TRADING COMPANY of No. 3. Queen's Buildings, Hongkong, that on

HOLDERS in the Compary will be held at aud after this date and until further notice Ms. the Office of the Company, Hotel Man EM. CHURN and Mr. C. HONKEY are hesion on TUESDAY, the 13th February, only Managers of the Firm and no person excopt them has any authority to sign instrument or document on behalf of the Finan The Public is requested to bring to the Firm's motion

instrament or document purported

1917, at 12 o'clock Noon, for the purpose.

Moderate rent.

For rent and other particulars apply to--

Care of "Dally Frous" Ofine,

O

TO LET.

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From Tut May, FFICES, à Floor, St. George's Builds

Apply to---

SHEWAN, TOMBS & Co.

TO LET: France and Salisbury Avinus, Kowloom. NOUE-ROOMED HOUSES in Gendam

TO LET OR FOR SALE. KOWLOON HARINE LOT, 46, with of receiving a Report of the Directors, wharf aros 58,900 g meble for Cont together with a Statement of Accounts, Borage or erockion af Goder

Apply to me, te

to be made her the Firm whether before or after toring a Dividend and electing Direc

this date which is not signed by either the the said S. M. CHURN or the said C. HONKEY.

THE UNION TRADING Co. [198 Hongkong, 19th January, 1917.

SECOND PER CENT. RUSSIAN INTERNAL SHORT TERMED LOAN OF 1916.

LTHOUGH THE SUBSCRIPTION A LISTS were CLOSED on the 25th December, the Russo- ASIATIO. BANK, Hongkong, is prepared to accept order For the above Loan up to the 13th Feb ruary, on the Subscription Terms, ie,,, as previously advertised.

Hongkong, 19th January, 1917. (201

GEO. P. LAMMERT,

JAVOTION CEF

BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. PUBLIC AUCTION

ef

VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY witaate at Viatorin in the Colony of Hongkong to be sold by Order of the Mortgages by Public Avotion on

TUESDAY,

ཀ སཙྪ

the titl day of February, 1917, at 8 o'clock P.M.

Mr. GEO. P. Lammer, Ausfioneer,

term

of

at his Salos Rooms, Duddell Street.

The Property Consists of LL that piece or parcel of ground sitante at Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong and registered in the Land Offee as MARINE LOT No. 25 Together with the messunges and premise thereon known as Nos. 6 and 7, Prays Fast and Nos. 48, 50, 52, 54, 55, 58 and 80 Queen's Road East, Victoris, aforesaid the The said promises are held for

July 1844, 999 years from the 9th day

the said a Crown Less of arented therein by a

and Lot dated the 14th day of July, 1892, made! between Her late Majesty Queen Victoria" of the one part and LEE YUNE WA of the other part subject to the payment of the Urown Beat to the observance and performance of the Lessee's covenanta and conditions therein reserved and contained.

Ares 2,500 square feet or Annual Crown Rent 348484

and 50

of

theresboats.

For further partieniars and conditions of sale apply

DENNYS & BOWLEY,

6, Des Voeux Bond Central, Solicitors for the Vendor,

ME. GEO. P. LAMMEET,

Auctioneer, Didell Birset.

F104

and Anditors.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of Us Com- pany will be CLOSED from the 31st January to the 13th February, 1917, both days inclusive.

HUMPHRAYS ESTATE & FINANCE Co., Lt Alexandre Buildings.

100

TO LET.

1202

O

FFICES «12, Connaught Road Cenland,

By Order of the Board of Directors,

W. E: OLARKE,

Secretary. Hongkong, 20th January, 1917.

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY. OF CANTON, LIMITED.

py

NOTICE

and 240, for Fire Shares each. 895 paid HE CERTIFICATES, Nos. 243, 244, 243

Nos. 2601/2020, standing' in the Register in the name of Armeberor HauIBBHOY, having been declared LOST, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that unless the said Certificates be produced to the Society on or before the Twelfth

May

of April, 1917. new Certificates for the said Shares will be issed and the old Certifienten will Shorefter be held by the Society as null and

By Order of the Board of Directors,

C. MONTAGUE EDE General Manager.

176 Hongkong, 12th January, 1917.

NOTICE.

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

·HAMBDHOY,

OFFICES in King's and York Buildings. HOUSES in Clifton Gardens, Conduis Road, HOUSES in Broodwood mad-" Moreton", Tarracon.

HOUSES an Bhameon, Canton.

Apply to---

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT AND AGENCY Co., LTD.

FOR SALE.

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WATSONS Such Whisky

VERY OLD UQUKUM

ESTABLISHED

POFULARITY MAINTAINED

BY ITS

EXOELLENT QUALITY

NOT BY EXPENSIVE

WORLD-WIDE ADVERTISING,

S. WATSON CO. LTD.. WINE AND SPIRIT MEROBANTS HONGKONG.

Nicarnosu 816.

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the Ministry as an open danger spot "tion of Man Power" as it affects this It is of particular interest to notice that Colony, without being bandwinked by this critic suggests the immediate return the stock of arguments advanced by those of a former Minister to this difficult who may be in favour of maintaining the office. It is not at all improbable that alatus quo. It is a curious coincidence

that Patriot's" letter was followed. the wheel will turn its full circle, and immediately by an official announcement? that wo may witness the return to

in the Press, and that of "Civis "drew. Peking of the one man possessing the forth a call for volunteers for certain necessary ability to urganise this very duties which has not appeared in the important work of maintaining and Press, Scoing that the latter is extending the communications of China, accompanied by any detail as to the It is, of course, easy to exaggerate the precise services required, or any informa influence of any one man for good or ill. tion as to the actual military value there. It is not improbable that there would be of to the Empire, is it to be inferred that discontent concerning the slow progress it is merely the result of as endeavour. made with new work, and the continu to allay the growing discontent among ance of fruits in the management of the all right-thinking men in the Colony? existing railways, whatever politician Surely the time has come when the Gov- ernment should take those concerned into might happen to be at the head of affairs.

its confidence, and not treat them ลด It is, however, quite impossible now to prevent the construction of railways in children. China, and, despite the present upheaval in the finances of the world, we may rest sssured that railway contractors will find a field for their energies in the Fac East as soon as hostilities in Europe have ceased.

In the meantime, enterprising Americans are giving close attention to this important and profitable subject.

Is it to be supposed for a moment that what appears to be a hurried and ill considered expedient is likely to satisfy the deep-seated desire of every man in Flongkong who is worth his salt to be put on the same fouting is if he wer resident in Great Britain? The ques

tion of local man power can only be settled by the sincere co-operation of the The communications of a country are leading men in this Colony without any not complete, however, in these days

undue regard being paid to vested in- even when the railway service is thorough terests. If men cannot be allowed to and efficient. Reads preceded rails as leave Hongkong to enlist for active ser- a means of linking towns and villages vice, they are retained here is the interest together, and the invention and develop-of commerce, and, this being so, they ment of the motor car has increased their have the right to expect, nay to demand, importance. Unfortunately, it is much official recognition of this fact in every individual case. Employers must not be more difficult in China to arrange the allowed to shelter themselves behind any financial details connected with road obligations for local military service to construction than is the case with rail-which their employés have voluntarily submitted themselves from patriotic ways, and that, in a large measure, motives, thereby surrendering their free- accounts for the neglect of this important din of action.

There is use, and only one, solution of means of communication. It is easy to the problem, and that is conscription for suggest that the surplus produced by the industrial purposes. The weeding out can only be done by a Board on the lines suggested by proper management of the Salt Gabelle

Civis and those who can should be expended in effecting improve he spared from civil duties should be ments in this direction, but it would in or outside the Colony general detailed for military service alone, either be very difficult indeed to persuade the In Hongkong theres no

organisation worthy of the name, nor politicians in Peking to agree to the has any real attempt been made to utilise proposal Yet the matter is of vital im- to the fullest extent the man-power available, Promises and procrastination portance to the prosperity of the coun-

are useless; action is required. Hong- try. Good roads and well-managed rail-kong men look to the leading members. ways have a profound influence” “upon

of the community. If they fail to respoad, they will have to reckon with a public trade, and trade is what both Chinese opinion which they will and it difficult BIRTH

to withstand. Yours etc., and Europeans desire to increased.

CANTIBUS. WYATT-SMITH-On January 29th, at The enormous mineral wealth of the

Swatow, the wife of S. WYATT-SMLIE,

Hongkong, January 31st, 1917. H. B.M. Consular Service, of u kon. country will not be available, even if the

THE STAMP COLLECTING [241

mining laws are reformed, until there. ACKNOWLEDGMENT, S Mr. J. W. Kew and brothers are very

are improved methods of communication. grateful for the many kind expresIt is unlikely that the present state of sions of sympathy and floral tributes affairs in the Ministry of Communica- received in their recent bereavement."

tions will long survive the relentless light of publicity that now beats upon HONGKONG OFFICD: 101, Das Tower Rq,all Government offices in Peking. It is in your issue of 25th inst. Following in LONDON UFFIOR A 181, FRET BYBERT,B,C, true that the political situation is far his wako, I also desire to protest against from clear, and that there is evidence of a continuation of the old methods of the objectionable action supposed to have

committed by been.

(a olerk somebody corruption and intrigue which some of or postman) in the G. P. O. at your end, 18 hoped to see disappear before now. as I have experienced the same abuse as In our disappointment we are inclined that complained of by Disgusted." to believe that the only possible method join with him in hoping that a repeti. of reforming the Ministry of Communi- tion of this abuse will be prevented. cations will be to follow the arrange- ment made with such splendid results in regard to the Customs and the Balt Gabelle. It is not improbable that the solution of the difficult problem of how secure efficiency in this. department will be found in some sach

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The Daily Press.

HONGKONG 1ST FEBRUAST, 1017.

MINISTRY OF COMMUNICA

TIONS.

TRE true friends of China watch with NE 10 B.HP, ACKROYD

ID BUTY HORNSBY ACRON hope, not antinged with anxiety, the upled direct to one & KW. Continuous efforts that are made from time to time Current Shunt Wound Dynamo of 50/70 volts in the direction of improving the com- with shant regulator.

Also ONE SWITCHBOARD for munications of the country. The vessels ACCUMULATORS, DYNAMO, &c., complete which connect the coast ports and the with instruments for 100 Amps.

rivers trading centres, such as Hanko For further particulars apply to—

LINSTEAD & DAVIS, and Tientsin, with each other and with

Alexades Buildings.

the world outside China, are, generally [01

speaking, of modern construction, well managed, and run on progressive lines. There are very few, if any, complainte STAMPS about the efficiency of this important section of the communications of China With the single exception of one line however, these services are not controlled

FOR SALE.

THE CERTIFICATE, No. 858, for Five Shater, Nos. 5578/15580, standing in

H [ONGKONG POSTAGE it the name of AHMEDSHOT. with New Surcharge CHINA Registering been declared LOST, Reasonsble Price NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that unless he said Certificate be produced to the Company on or before the Twelth day of April, 1917, ▲ new Certificate for the said Sharos will be issued and the old Certificate will thereafter be held by the Company se null and void.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

C. MONTAGUE EDR, Geral Manager.

1 [177 Hongkong, 12th January, 1917.

NOTICE

AS WATSON & CO., LIMITED

WE CERTIFICATE for 25 Sharm Nos.

000742 A ONE CERTIFICATE

for 5 Shares Nos. 51403/51407 in this Company, standing in the name of Mr. TANG LAN KOOK,

*150

No. 4, WINDHAM STREET, Hongkong.

WEL HAI-WEI SCHOOL FOR GILE

GRACA & CO by the Chinese. It is true that the margin of safety of navigation for such vessels is increased by the admirable work of the Chinese Customs service, but the efficiency of that Department of the State cannot be

credited to the Chinese combined ficials. The rulers of China have never

terproperly appreciated the supreme in

portones to the country of modern and efficient methods of communication, There are, however, signs of change, and for that we must be thankful. The news

HOROUGH EDUCATION

Gorie life

Moderate Resident Governess. De

Head Mistress. Mrs. BRUCE, SHEPHERD.

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Iste of 16, Queen's Road, Hongkong, have been FRENCH LESSON papers in Peking and other cities are

LOST. and if at the expiration of One Month from the date hereof the ebore documents be not forthcoming, other Certificates for the said. Shares will be issued by the Company BEG thereafter no other will be seknowledged. DaMKALI B. WATSON & Co., LITTED. Hongkong, 13th Jatonry, 1971 1175

G. MOUSSION,

15, MORRISON HILL HOAD,'

nowadays critical of the Government, and the Ministry of Communications has come under the searchlight. It is quite clesz that affairs are not being conducted by

it...

CRAZE.

(TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS."]

Bit. I read with much satisfaction ahove subject and which was published what your correspondent wrote on the

Yours, et

ALSO DISCUSTED, Swatow, January 30th, 1915.

WAR SAVINGS ASSOCIATION

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE “HONGKONG DAILY PRESS."]

scheme. Meanwhile, it is all to the good

Sin,--There appears to be some doubt that Chinese and Europeana should know exactly what is happening, and, without amongst a few intrading subscribers, to attempting unduly to embarrass the Hongkong and South Ching War Covernment, which seems to be gradually Savings Association as to the currency ju securing confidenes, they should impress which the funds will eventually be re-

pun it that proper administration in turned to the subscribers. the Ministry of Communications is vital to the reputation of the Government and to the prosperity of the Republic, wi

All moneys will be invested in Sterling or Straits currency at the rate of ex- change ruling at the time of investment and all moneys so invested, together with all accrued interest, will be repaid to the The Bev J Kirk Matonachie is to respective investors either in Sterling ብሮ read a paper on Congregationalism Straits currency, or if desired by the at the next meeting of the Church of proprietor reconverted into Hongkong

of exchange. The t England Men's Society to be held on dollars at the rate of Friday next in St. Paul's College, com the time of repayments moncing at 9 pm. Members and friends are cordially invited to attend the mesting..

t

If the exchange at the time of 1

ropay ment is lower than that ruling at this time of investment investors will of course benefit

*Yours faithfully, Union Insurance Society of Cantone

Secretaries of the Associatiori Hongkong, February 1st.

at

HỌNGKONG MAGISTRACY

OPIUM.

The annual business meeting of the seatholders of the Union Church, Kennedy Road, was held in the lecture hall last night, when there was a large attendance. Mr. J. L. Macpherson was called to the chair. The annual report and balance sheet, the salient features of which have been published in our columns, were considered and adopted, on the proposal of the Chairman, who said they had good reason to be gratified Two Chinese were charged with being at the increased prosperity and useful in possession of 49 taels of prepared ness which was revealed by these docu opium, valued at $190 Mr. Wood in ments. Mr. E. B. Cubey was re-appoint posed a fine of $2,000 each, or, in default, ed hon secretary, and Mr. A. S. D. six months' imprisonment. Chusland, hon treasurer. The following: constitute the committee of manage

BANISHEE

ment-Mesara McDonald, McKenzie, Wattie, Dorey, Law, Walker, Ritchie, For returning from banishment sever Gray, Templeton R. M. Gibson, Hitmonths before the five years had ex- chell, Hickling and Stevenson. A Ladies pired; a Chinese was sentenced by Mr. Committee of fifteen members was also Wood to six months' imprisonment with

|hard labour, elected.