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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

PROBATE JURISDICTION.

IN THE MATTER of the Estate of PERCIVAL JULIUS WERLICH, fate of the United States Navy, deceased.

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IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Court has, by virtue of Section 88 of the Probates Ordinance, 1897 (No. 2 of 1897), mado an Order limiting the time for sending in Claims to or against the abors Fainte to the 9th day of July, 1917.

All Creditors and Claimants are hereby required to send their Claims to the Under signed by the above date.

Dated this 12th day of June, 1917.

5.8.

CD. WILKINSON,

Administrator.

Queen's Rund Central,

Hongkong.

PORTHOS,"

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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES

MARITIMES.

NOTICE.

NONSIGNEES of Cargo from Harre, &o., In

INTIMATIONS

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JUNE 1918,

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF

HONGKONGE

PROBATE JURISDICTION.

IN THE MATTER of the Estate of AHMEDBHOY HABIBBHOY, Late

*

of Bombay, in the Empire of India, dosented;

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. that the Court has, by virtue of Section 58 of The Probates Ordinance 1897 (No. 2 of 1897), made

An Order limiting the time for sending in Claims te or against the above Estate to the 25th day of June, 1917. ⠀

All Creditors and Claimanta are hereby required to send their Claims to the Undersigned by the agsbove date

Dated the 8th day of June, 1917.

G. A HASTINGS, Administrator,"

Des Voeux Road Central,

Hongkong,

NOTICE:

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NATIONAL CABH REGISTER.

ARCHER WONG WAI, export male from Ita factory, Dayton, Ohio, is now In charge of the Cach Register business Is Sumibara Chinst

"AMERICAN TRADING Co.,

General Agents, HONTSZ & Co., LTD., Representatives

14A, Des Vour Hond Central,

Hongkong

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connection with above tealer are hereby RUSSIAN 5% INTERNAL LIBERTY

informed that their Goods with the exception of Opium, Tressure and Valuables are being landed and stored at their risks into the hazardous and or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, at Kowloon, whence delivery may be btained immediately after landed on unless

Optional Cargo will be forwarded intimation is received from the Consignees before

alore NOON TO-DAY requesting it to b

it to be landed herefo

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned Goods remaining unclaimed after the 23rd inst., at Noon, will be

will be subjeck to

TRAT and landing charge

All Claime muut be sent in to me on or before The 27th inst or they will not be recognized,”

All damaged peakages will be examined on FRIDAY, the 22nd inat, at 30%

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

P. THOMAS, Agent

Heagkong, 17th June, 1917

KOWLOON CANTON RAIDWAY

(BRITISH SECTION),

- NOTICE.

OR the convenience of Residents at the ovenpresant advertised to Leave Shum Chum at 9.20 2.m. (arriving at Kowloon ab 10.10. P.M.) will "on" and "from. WEDNESDAY, 20th June, fears Shain Chun t 9.06 P.M. calling st Sheung Bhui 9.13 r., Faoling 11.16 P., Taipo 9.27 v.m, and arriving st Kowloon si 9.32 2.170

By Order

HP. WINSLOW,

Kowloon, 16th June, 1017.

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· LOAN. 1917.-

ubscription to the LIBERTY LOAN is Opened at THE EUBBO - ABLATIC BANK, Hongkong, from date to the 20th June, 1917 Bes

The price of lesus in 85 per cent. The Loan is free of Income Tax and other taxations,

The Loan le ferned for 55 years and will be redeemable at par by 3orly drawings beginning. in December, 1922.

The Loan may be reimbursed så par after the 29th March,

1997. Coupons are payable haif-pearly on She 18th March and the 29th September.

Intereet on the loan runs from the 29th fazah, 1917-interest from that dato lo be added to the price of isina.

Spsable favourable rates will be quoted for Rustin Exchings.

HOUSES TO LET

TO LET

HOP to Let In Alexandra Balldings,

Apply to

NO

"SECRETARY. AN WATSON & CO., LTD.

TO LET

TOS. 3 A & B, BOBINSON ROAD

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INTIMATION

WATSON'S

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OLD

DAVID SASSOON & Co. In

TO LET

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NEW HOUSE Ln Conduli Road, Foody for occupation. A 1 GODOWN, in Daddall Birees.

For rent and other particulars apply to

EL MEL NEMAZEE,

1 Dow Vorts Bond..

TO LET.

MMEDIATE entry, Two very desirable SHOPS Busted in Loe House Street, opposite the Grand Hotel, recently recon-

For rent and other particulars apply to

TH MANAGER, HONGKONG ION Co., Ltd., 48, Connaught Road Central.

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TO LET

FIVE ROOMED HOUSE, with Tornis

Court, in Mizden Villas, Keyloon.

A FLAT in Nathan Road, Kowloon,

· Apply to--

HUMPHREYS BETATE & FINANCE CO., LTD.

Alemadre Buildings.

TO LET

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OFFICES at 2, Connsughi Road Contra).

Applications will be wired to Petrograd free of belographie ebarges and Bonds will be for warded fres of postal expenses,

The Bank is ready to give every facility to subscribers in the shape of advances against the Bondr

G. TISDALL, Manager

AUCTIONS

PUBLIC AUCTION,

EBOB

THE Undersigned has received instruc

tions from the Liquidators of Mossra, Jassen & Co. in pursuance of an order of the Hongkong Government to sell by public auction at 19 o'clock (Noo) on TUESDAY, the BIA day of July, 1917, at his Bales Houma, Duddall Street, THE VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY situate at The Fest, Hong Y. British Qualified Medical Man, akong, and being RURAL BUILDING Bppointmeus a FURGEON on Board 10 No. 1,

WANTED.

Steamer walling for Singapore and Pənang,

Apply

Box No. 18, Care of Dally Pross" Office.

WANTED.

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I Oni Lot. The Property Consists of:-

OFFICES in Kung'a and York Buildings, HOUSES 10: Lest, Wongnelicheng Boal. @HOUSES in Clinion Gardens, Condult Kond HOUSES in Broadwood, and Morsion

10

on Shameen, Cantos

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENNT AND AGENCY Co, Liro.

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FFICE at the Central Lontjon.

Apply 10-

FURUKAWA & Co, 20, Des Voix Bond Central; 1709

NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES

KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART

MAYATSCHAPPY.

NOTICE TO - CONSIGNERS,

From PENANG AND BINGAPORE.

THE Skip

“♂JACOB"

The pics or paroal of ground and premises known as Lysholt 194, The Peak, situats near Mount Gough, in the Colony of Hongkong, with an area of ev 184,033 square fest and registered in the having arrived from the sbor ports Con Land Olloo as Butal Building Lokenges of Cargo by her an old that all Goods are being landet af their risk inte the The Lot is held for the unexpired resiardous and/or extra hatardens Godorus of and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Cos wharven delivery may be obtained

Gooda not pared by the 22nd inst. will be subject to chated and damaged packages as

All broken, to be left in the Godowns, where they will be

to an (56 214 inak at 10 AM. Claims against the Stoomer must be present ad in writing wilkin 10 days after serival of

the

BROWN

BRANDY

E

QUALITY.

25 YEARS IN WOOD.

A. S. WATSON

CO., LTD.,

gatien:

⠀⠀ The salesman of a shop at 83. Họaham Strand West has reported that on the 18th inst, bis master entrusted a shop coolie with $4,100 with which to pay bills. The coulie went out of the shop with the money and has not been seen since,

Quartermaster

His Majesty the King of the Belgians has conferred the decoration of "Order de la Couronne, Commandeur,” on Colonel AG. Marrablo, C.B., who was the Com manding Officer of the K.OYLI when that regiment was stationed in Hong- kong n few years ago,

in the attack upon Messines when bo might have remained in compurative safety behind the front-line troops, was an uncompromising opponent of Ulster's claims. His end, however, in lamented by all parties, and he was borne tenderly and reverently from the battlehold by

Lieutenant and Ulster soldiers upon an Ulster ambulanca It is to Irishmon drawn together by a Edser, R.A.M.U, who was the popalar bond of equal orifice in the common Sorgt. Major at the Bowen Road Military cause that an appeal is now made to Hospital, before being commissioned, settle their own affairs, and if the differs recently promoted to Acting Major. ences between them are capable of while in charge of an Advanced Depot adjustment the Convention is bound to of Medical Stores. discover the means. The Sinn Fein revolution is a dark page in the history of the Emerald Isle which should be for There was a bitter feeling amongst the extremists, that the outbreak of hostilities in Europe had snatched Home Rule from them when it was almost in their grasp, and they stubbornly re fused to recognise. the impossibility of establishing, during the war, such form of Government whilst it was oppos ed by a large and influential section of the population Attempts at reconcilia tion proved futile and, at last, the discontent, fomented by German intri guers, broke out into open revolt, Although the responsible leaders of Irish opínion dissociated themselves entirely from the movement, and denounced it in unmeasured torge, it appeared likely that the rush and criminal acts of a few fanatics had destroyed for this genera tica all hope of a final settlement. Out, No. 73, Shanghai. The amounts of the prizes werp deposited with the China of evil, however, good muy come, and and Japan War Savinga Association.

today there is a brighter promoot for the future of Ireland than could have

Mrs. White, 48, Conduit Road, has re- ported to the Police that between 9 and 6 am on the 16th iust, some person entered her house by means of climbing over the verandah of the neighbouring house, which is empty, entered her bedrooni by by an open door, and stole jewellery to the value of $285.

The draw for the Powhattan Club War Savings Association rafle for June has resulted as follows:-ist prize, won by ticket No. 30, Hongkong; 2nd, No 47, Hongkong 3rd No. 63, Shanghai and

Mr. Earl R. Rose, Clerk and Commis-.. been deemed possible a few months backsioner of the United States Court for The keen intuition of Mr. LLOYD GEORGE China, has tendered his resignation to the has shown him a path which may be fol-President of the United States, to take lowed with supes. The moment is ripe effect on June 30th, or as soon thereafter for the meeting of

as his eucecksor Diay be appointed and representative of every shade of opinion

qualify Mr Rose will remain in Shang- and foin the Inn frm of Messrs. Jernigan & Fessenden.

Irish Convention

in the public life of the country Before the war, even if such an assembly could have been constituted, its proceedings would probably have widened, rather &than closed, the breaches dividing the

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS or even contemplated.

TELEPHONE 616.

DEATH

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Mrs, Bauer, 12, Knutsford Terrace, Kowloon, has reported to the police that between 8.30 P.MP on the 10th

instant and 12.30 a.m. on the instant some person entered her. premises by removing a screen door,, and

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various sections of the people. Such an untoward result now is neither feared

There is general desire amongst all parties to mest in a spirit of compromise, cach Testole 18 pieces of silver ware, 13 pieces cognising the loyalty and sincerity of of brass ward, and two ivory ornaments, the others The Government in order

of the total value of $450, to give an earnest of the spirit in which ALEXANDER – Killed in action in France,

2nd Lieut. FW ALEXANDER 16th they approach the Conventior have Highland Light Infantry, on, or decided to release all prisoners now in about, April 12th, 1917. Also hit brother, ARTEK ALEXANDER, of the 17th Highland Light Infantry, near the same place, on April 17th, 1017.

Honggong Qyrion: 10a, Des Vœux Road, O. LONDON | OfFion: 131, FLEET STREET, E.G.

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG 19TH JUNE, 1917.

THE IRISH CONVENTION. THE formation of an Irish Convention at this critical stage in, the history of our Empire was an inspiration of genius The problem of the government of Ireland was obviously incapable of solution by

A matinee In aid of the Portuguese School Fund is to be given at the Victoria Theatre on Thursday afternoon, when it is expected that H.E the

confinement in connection with the recent rebellion, The Convention, therefore, entors upon its arduous undertaking Governor, H.E Major-General Ventris

in circumstances that will constitute a

and Commodore Sandeman will be

pre good augury for the reconciliation which

Bent to accord their support. The fund is the desire of all parties in every part is in connection with the Portuguese of the United Kingdom and Empire. Mutual Help Association. This associa These words of Mr. BONAR Law are a

tion has about $14,000 in hand, but this fitting answer to those who have endeavis not sufficient to found and staff a oured to deride the sincerity of our school, hence the appeal to the general

hampionship of smaller nationa by ointing to the unhappy condition of Ireland, Ireland is given an absolutely its own salvation, and if it fail the fault will not be England's. We trust, with Mr. Boșas Law, that the great experiment will mark

free hand to work onta

the Parliament at Westminster Thit new

(a)

era in the relations between.

A CHINESE CLERK with good knowledges due of a term of 75 years created Mersin Hongkong hands and/or fron had been sufficiently proved by the many Ireland, Great Britain, and the British

at English and Office experience,

Apply stating salary required to

SATZ

Care of Dally Prow" G-fou

FOTION"

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NY EUROPEAN, Non-Athtle or Indian desiring to leave the Colony should apply. in person at the Ommmmar. Pontos: BEAZION between the hours of 9 am to 1 p.36. And ŠT.İZ.

For

exceptional who

In the Colony for more than 7 days Tured to Be later kuntalver Water REGISTRATION on FERSONS ORÐIN. ANCE 1916

of Begiatsilan giving iba particulars Police Bentions

speceding Böv.

see fired many be oblined as the G.P.0. Pad mi

by an indenture of Crown Lease dated the tard day of April, 1898 Me **The Annual Crown Rent is $35.00.

For further particulars and conditions

of salo apply to ans

MESS WILKINSON & GRIST Bolicitors for the Liquidators,

er to the Undersigned AM

GRO, P. LAMMERT,

Auctioziser.

ON SALE

50%

RATES OF RICHANGE

AT HONGKONG

DEMAND DRAFTS ON BOMBAY

ermined on

Beamer, otherwise they will not be recognised. *No Fire) Lamarans will be skected by the undersigned in any case whatever."

Bills of Leding will be countersigned by

DE JAVA-CHINA JAPAN LIN,

Hongkong, 15th Jana, 1917.

Agents.

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNERS

FROM CALCUTTA – PENANG

SINGAPORE,

AND

sincere but fruitless attempts made by Empire. each of the great political parties to reach

a settlement. The declaration of war in

The weekly religious meeting of the Europe found the people of Ireland Helena May Institute will be conducted ranged in hostile camps with the Orange this afternoon (Tuesday) at 5 o'clock by

the Bishop of Victoria,

men ready as the phrase went in those daya, “ tù fight to the last ditch "' rather

than submit to government by a Parlia

public for their practical assistance. The management of the theatre are arranging a high class programme.

A jeweller of 38, Queen's Road Central, has reported the Police that shout

12,30. p.m. on the 18th a man and womaN (Chinese) entered his shop and asked to be shown some finger rings. The woman selected three of the rings, set with diamonds, of the total value of $510, and it was requested that they should be

Bond Central A foki was sent with sent to a boarding house in Connaught

the rings, and, upon arrival at the board Major W. G. Lyddon, B.A. a former ing-house, he was met by a man who said

Ordnance officer of Hongkong has been

given a special appointment on the In-

tions

mcht in Dublin. It was a situation fraught with the gravest possibilities, spection Staff of the Ministry of Mani and, in carefully calculating her prospect p of access in the present war, there is no doubt that Germany had relied upon it in large measure to prevent Great Britain, if not from taking the field at least, from throwing her full weight into the scale against her Faced with civil having arrived from the above porta, Congre

war at Home we should, so the Germans ef Cargo by her are notified that E Gonds are being landed at their nink into the argued, be too fully occupied to give heed

JAPAN

Mr. H. A Stevenson, second son of Mr Stevenson, of Taurelle North Point, a passed out of Wellington College,

ન and has been posted to the 1st Churkha Riffes.

During the week ending June 18th four Chinese cases of enteric fever were

that he was the woman's husband, and that he wanted to select one of the rings for his wife, The rings were handed to him, the man went into a room, and has not been seen since: Apparently he made his way out of the place by & window.

A QUICK CHANGE.

PARThe Penalty for non-complianse li a dus and On the Day preosting tour Departure of Lamedons and or extra hazardous: Godówny of to Belgium's plaintive appeal. It was reported, one of which proved fatal croningen had been on furlough to Ing=

FOR BALL

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AGS OF USED ASIATIC POSTAGE

STAMPS

BAGS

400 Stamps for $0.30 2000 Stamps for $2.00

500

2000

1500

0.60 3000

$1.00 4000

1:30 5000

2.80

270

4.50

GRACA & CO.,

Hongkong,

the Eaglio Trom the tone of the 1 Ulosing of the Indian Minta to the Tros Coinage of Bilver

FROM:1003 TO 1808;

4180

RATES FOR SOVEREIGNS, GOLD

LEAF, BAR SILVER (From 1800),

- and other Useful Information.

On Bale dá B" DAILY Prass / Office or Local Booksell

Wharros delivery

Goods not cleared subject to rent.

Whailand Godowi

and/or from the the enemy's initial mistake in a long the same period there was a non-fatal series of blunders Threatened by a Chinese case of puerperal fever and a foreign toe Irishmen forgot for the fatal Chinese case of small-por moment their domestic differences and The recent appeal in our columns for medicine bottles has resulted in some

All broken, chated and damaged prokages are to be left in the Gedowns where they will be examined by Moems Goddard and Dough on 22nd last, at 10

against the Steamer moal bs prosented in writing within 10 days after arriv of Blokmer otherwise they will not reengaleed, Par

No FIM Insurance will be Dented by the andersigned, in any ouse wantever,

Bill of Lading will be courteenig wo

Hongkong, 18th Jana, 1912

remembered only that they formed part

of the British Empire. From all parte 500 bottles being collected. In order to of the world they came in answer to the give others a further opportunity of call for men, and in many a hard-fought sending bottles, it is intended to wait a battle Nationalists and Orangemen have few days longer, after which the bottles stood loyally side by side and have been will be dispatched, freight free, by kind equally ready to make the supreme sacri favour of Messrs Butterfeld Swire, to fice for the cause of freedom, Major the Hospital at Pakhoi. Bottles may be

EDMOND, who met his death heroically I sent to St. Stephen's College

A peculiar event took place in the North Sea carly in April. Som intern. ed British soldiers from the camp near

land, with permission of the Netherlands Government. They returned to Holland on & vessel which was torpedoed by submarine arrested them, and had the in- German submarine. The captain of the tention to take them to Zeebrugge, so that they became prisoner of destroyer appeared, and the captain of moment afterwards an English torpedo the German submarin, at once cut the hager of the lifeboat, in which the in- terned were, and dived. The torpedo destroyer pinked up the boat, and the man went on board the British ship. The termed ax-prisoners of war thus me free warriors, This double ateration took place within an hour