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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY, JULY 5TH, 1917.

THE THIRD GYMKHANA MEETING NEW HOUSE in Conduit Road. Ready

VALLET, 02 SATURDAY, the 7th July, 1913, commencing at 3.45 F.M.

The Charge of Admission will be $1 for other than Members of the HoxakoNO JOGENT CLUB OF UTHIRAZA OLUR,

Soldiem and Sailors in uniform fres,

The Commițias invita, the Indian of Hang- keng to be present.

TO LET.

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EVONIA, No. 9, Fesk Road SIX-

and Tennis Court.

HOUSES in Shamean, Cantum, Nos. 31 and 63.

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"DAVID SASBUUN & CO, LTD.

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THE CHINESE ENGINEERING AND MINING.COMPANY," LIMITED,

4% FIRST MORTGAGE. DEBENTURES (KAILAN BONDS).

MYMENT of the KALF-YEARLY

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A FLAT in Nathan Road, Kowloon,

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Alesandra Buildings.

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OFFICES

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FFICES 41 2, Connaught Road Central, OFFICES in King's sad York Buildings, HOUSES to Let, Wengnabohong Read. HOUSES in Clifton Gardons, Condult Bond. HOUSEB In Broadwood and Moreton

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about 10 Rooms in a central location. HOUSE OF WHOLE FLOOR with

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Ofice.

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CLEARANCE SALE

FOR ONE WEEK AT KOMOR & KOMOB, ART AND CURIO GALLERY (Alexandra Buildings),

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THE KAILAN MINING ADMINISTRATION,

W. S. NATHAN,

General Manager

NORWEGIAN

LLOYD

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INSURANCE

COMPANY. LIMITED.

Hthe above Company, we are prepared to

AVING bean Appointed AGENTS_for

accept FIRE and MARINE RISKS for Hongkong and Canton at current rates,

THORESEN & Co.

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NOTICE,

Agente.

E have let part of our shop to "MAISON LILY" and must clear

stock. We offer, therefore, our whole stock at 20 to 30 per cent, discount, and will accept reasonable offers for Largs pieces.

The sale commences on Tuesday, the 3rd of July.

Inspection cordially invited.

KOMOR & KOMOR

Art and Curio Dealers,

Des Yeux Road.

FOR SALE..

HE following LAUNDRY MACHIN-

THE

ERY, in good condition :-

BOILERS,

1 STEAM EROINN 14.H.P..

2 WASHING MAORINES,

2 EXTRACTORS,

1 WATER HEATER,

2. STRAN BOARDS.

INTIMATION

PRESIDENT SEEKING REFUGE IN. THE JAPANESE LEGATION,

Dr. SENGA decides that Britainor, The third gymkhana meeting of the THE RESTORATION IN CHINA, indeed, all the Entente Powers-ontered senson will be hold at Happy Valley on the war through a miscalculation. The Saturday. miscalculation was that Germany would The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice be beaten within a year, oven, perhaps, Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals ac within six months. Dr. SENGA 8068 He knowledges with thanks a donation of far, indeed, as to assert that if Britain $20 to the Funds of the Hospitals from had imagined the war would drag on so Yick Loong.

WATSON'S long the probably would not have taken

FORMAZONE

(REGISTERED).

up arms against Germany Germany also made a mistake. She thought that the violation of Belgian neutrality would not provoke Britain to take action against her and that she would therefore be able

Tobacco Factory has reported to the Police The Secretary of the Nam Yang.

that on Tuesday an assistant in the firm's employ while bathing at North Point was drowned. The bather got into difficulties and shouted out, but to conquer France and Russia within before assistance could arrive he had dis. year or even six months. Dr. SENGA in making these assertions is certainty voic ing the general impression that prevailed. in Japon at the time the war opened. Any suggestion that the period of the war would not be reckoned in months but in

appeared.

[FROM OUR TIENTSIN CORRESPONDENT. }

TIENTSIN,

Dospatuled, July 3rd, 7,25 p.m. Delivered, July 4th. The President escaped Inst night and

sought refuge in the Japanese Legation. de immediately issued mandates ra quiring the Vice-President to establish a Provisional Government at Nanking, dismissing the new Premier Li Ching Hai, The Rambling Section of the 25th

Tuan Chi Jui, Linng Chi Chao, and Middlesex Regiment Entertainment ClubTung Hua Lung left last night for was well apported during the pust Macheng, which is the Army Headquar- month. The total number of individual ters of Chibli, for the organisation of an

A Refreshing, Invigorating and years seemed to them incredible Dr. trips made by the men from Mount attack on Chang Hean.

SENGA is speaking, however, only accord. ing to the impressions in his own country. Palatable drink particularly suited Great Britain certainly had no idea that

the war, would be of brief duration, or

for Tennis, Shooting and Bathing that Germany would be easily conquered

Partics.

PINTS $1.20 PER Doz.

SFLITS 70) Crs.

WATSON

CO., LTD.,

TELPHONE (36

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Austin and Victoria Barracks was 831. Much appreciated refreshment was pro vided on the journeys by the Services Entertainment Fund, The rambles are held each Wednesday and Saturday, wez- ther permitting, and the most popular destinations are Stonecutters Island, Kowloon, and the Harbour Cruise by the routine launch.

It is believed that the Tuchuns of Anhui and Shantung will immediately attack Hauchowfu

Tunn Chi Jui commands the whole of the Republicans,

CHANG HSUN URDERS NINE EXECUTIONS.

TIENTHIN,

Despatched, 9.30 p.m., July 3rd.. Delivered, 6.45 a.m., July 4th. Nine prominent personages, including Prince Pulun, were excoated. to-day by order of Chang Heun on churges of treachery and indiference to the Monar- chist cause.

LEGATIONS REGARD MILITARY CONFLICT AS IMMINENT.

The Foreign Legations are taking pre- comiona, RS a military clash is believed to be imminent,

Lord KITCHENE's estimate of three years, given soon after the war broke out, shows the view taken in military circles, and if Russia had not been obliged to suspend military oporations for the purpose of An interesting Chess Tournament took adjusting her national affairs it is prob place at Mount. Austin Barracks on: able that the estimate would have proved Monday evening between a team of eight & very correct one. As to whether Ger- pupils of the Sayingpun School and a many made a miscalculation there is cor. similar number of men of the 25th tainly less argument, but her persistence Middlesex Regiment. The result was in in pushing on with the war, aven after favour of the School, which won 13

games she knew that Britain would certainly and drew one out of a total of 16 played take action, shows that, however much she During the evening supper and cigarettes may have hoped Britain would remain were provided for the troops with the aid Teno Kun, the Tuchun of Chibli, whor neutral, definite knowledge that this of the Services Entertainment Fund and was believed to be in favour of the- would not be the case would not have were very much appreciated. The touran Monarchy, has now sharply defined his, deterred her from plunging into hostili ment was keenly followed by a large attitudo by sending an ultimatum to thes tics. As regards the result of the war, gathering of soldiers, and a most enjoyImperialists demanding the withdrawal. Dr. SENGA refuses to commit himself able evening closed with thanks to Mr of their troops from Peking within pither way. He seems to think that the Ray, of Suiyingpun School, for his in- occupation of Paris and Petrograd by terest and help in arranging the matches, twenty-four hours. Failing compliance with this demand he will march on the ÆRATED WATER MANUFACTURERS Germany would give that country a deci

Commenting on the death of Major J. Capital. sive victory-a point which is extremely de Luxe Simonds, D.S.O., reported in doubtful but he admits that it is im-our issue of the 28th June, Pruth says: possible for Germany to carry out these The gunners have lost Major J. de Luxe operations owing to her lack of military Simonds, D.8.0., who was killed in action strength. This boing so, the war can only on April 21 last. He was the son of end in a draw, or in Germany's defent, the late Mr. L. de L. Simonds, of Audleys and Dr. SENGA is doubtful whether the Wood, Basingstoke, and was educated at Allies will ever succeed in breaking down Summerfields and Winchester, from where the German defence and clearing the he went on to Woolwich J

Joining the enemy out of the territory at present Artillery in 1903, he went to Hongkong. under German occupation. Although and afterwards joined No. 72 Heavy Bat- Dr. SENGA refuser to commit himself to tery at Peshawar. In December, 2014, ke a definite statement, it will be plainly went with mountain battery to the seen that he regards a draw as possible, front, having been promoted Captain the

which such a result of the war would im for his conspicuous services while acting probably there w in spite of the unbearable conditions Previous October. He won the D.S.O.riated by Chang Haun's rullidos, and will be a elash soon and ply. To some extent Dr. SENGA realiseras Artillery liaison officer with the Fly both divisions will fly to th what the conditions would be, since being Corps Quite recently he was pro-flag despite orders. admits that if the war should end in a

moted eting. Major white in command draw a reduction of armaments would be with his brother officers and men, and of his buttery. He was very popular impossible. Bis arguments are put one of the most promising officers in the such a form, however, as to force the regiment." reader to the conclusion that he regards a reduction of armaments as, in any case, impossible. Indeed, according to him, the Allies are only fighting against Prus- sian militarism because they know their own armaments are defective, the war Carter, agent and manager in Hongkong culture; Chen Tien-yu, Minister of Com- being from this point of view, merely an of the China and Japan Telephone Co., attempt to canalise the armed strength which took place at the Military Hospital,

yesterday, about 1 p.m. reason why Auterien cries for the restric tion of armaments," he writes,in be cause that country is not herself properly

BIRTH.

Donkey Pumps, Water and Steam Pipes, MoKIM-On June 21st, Kowloon, to Tanks, Tables, ato.

Mr. and Mrs. J. J. MOKIMM, a daughter.

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Apply in writing to--

Box No. 4. Care of "Daily Presa" Office."

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PUBLIO AUCTION.

MBH RAYMOND hae This Day been on TUESDAY the 31st day of July

admitted a Partner in our Firm.

Prince's Building,

BENJAMIN & POTTS,

Mongkong, lst July, 1817,

NOTICE.

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VE HAVE This Day REMOVED our OFFICE to the FIRST FLOOR, YORK BUILDINGS, CHATER ROAD (above Messm, Kelly & Walsh. Lid, and next to Messrs. Java China-Japan Eija),

FURUKAWA & Co, Hongkong, 1st July, 1917.

HE Underignet has received ostru. tions from the Liquidators of

·Mesaro Junaw & Co. in pursuance of an order of the Hongkong Government to sell by publie auction at 19 o'clock (Noon).

1917, at his Balas Rooms, Daddell Strees, THE VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY situate at The Peak, Hong- kong, and being RURAL BUILDING LOT No. 10,

IN ONE LOT. The Property Consists of:--

DEATH.

CARTEL--At the Military Hospital Hong

kong, on July 4th, William LBONARD CARTER, aged 40, dearly loved husband of Maud Carter,

1808 HosaroNG ONFION: 10A, DER Vaux Roan, C. LeNDUR OPPION: 181, FLEST BA, B.C.

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The Daily Press.

Hovoxovo, ira JULY, 1917.

JAPANESE PROFESSOR'S

VIEW OF THE WAR.

The piece or parcel of ground and premises known as Lysholt," 104, The A REMARKABLY outspoken article on the Peak, situate near Mouns Gough, in the Colony of Hongkong, with an area of position of Japan in regard to the war 134.089 square feet and registered in the appeared recently in a leading Japanese Land Cince Rural. Building Lot No. 19.

The Lot is held for the unexpired rat dus of a form of 75 years created therein DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF HONG by an indenture of Crown Lease dated

the 3rd day of April, 1800. The Annual Crown Bent

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KONG AND SOUTH CHINA, EC.

NOTICE.

T SPECIAL MEETING of the DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF HONGKONG AND SOUTH UHINA, held st the Masonic Hall, 2, Zetland Street, on Saturday, 23rd inst., în celebration of the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the fini Assembly of the Grand Lodge of England, which was commemorated on that day through- ont the Empire, ■ collection was made in aid of The

Hovexong Was CharITIES FUND (Barmorked for Masonic Charities.) Freemasons not present at the Meeting who wish to gbscribe may, until 7th July, send donations to W. J. TUTORE, Esq, whe will, "be glad to mceive contributions however amal

By Command of the D. D. G. M Hongkong, 27th June, 1817.

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NOTIOR.

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- Amplissa'n for 111 he required fo ar kontification papan

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with certain exsertions whe In the Colony for more thaw days are regaired to Register themasives under Las REGISTRATION OF PERSONS OEDIN ANOE 1816.

Forms of Registration giving the particulars required may be obtained if the G.P.O. and a all Polise Eutions, plus poten

The Pensity for non-complimmon in a ine mok amoosding 150,

For further two lank initions

of sale apply to

MBBS WILKINSON & GRIST, Bolicitors for the Liquidators,

or to the Undersigned.

GEO PA LAMMERT,

Auctionser,

THE

PENINSULAR

ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO.

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magazine from the pen of Dr. SENGA, a professor in the Kyoto Imperial Univer sity. Dr. Sand, of course, cannot be Buence, and his views must not, therefore, be taken as reflecting in any way the opinions of the Japanese Government.

considered ea having any political in-

of the countries engaged in it. The

Britain advocates, the

There is no doubt, however, that be armed. represents to some extent the thoughts of extirpation of Prussian militarism be

cause the British Army is defective. On the occasion of the First Peace Conference Hussia proposed that a restriction should be imposed on armaments because the armaments of that country had been expanded to the utmost limit of her finan cial capacity. In this way, any country which favours the restriction of arma mente has invariably an eye to the main chance, and doce not have the common interests of humanity at heart." These are hard sayings, and if the Powers are so bent upon their own interests as Dr.

thinks then it would seem that the

the educated classes on the great struggle, The curiously detached viewpoint of Dr. AND | SeNGa-simost as if Japan were not one.

of the belligerents-is, at any rate, not original The scene of the way is too romote and the interests involved are too slight to bring the fact home to the Japanese people that they, also, are still at war with Germany. Of course, the economic prosperity that the war has brought to the nation serves as a daily and suficient reminder that, the war is going on, but the loss of a few ships from German submarines in European waters hardly serves to keep up the martial spirit of Japan to that of an active bell gerent. In the remote country districts it is still possible to find people who hare no knowledge that & war is proceeding, still less that Japan is taking any active share in it. In some ways this detached view is more interesting than an ardent Japan reducing her armaments is shown partisanship would be. It permite Great by his contemplation of another war with Britain to see herself as others see her, Germany over the possession of Kisochau, and, moreover, to to herself depicted by which, whatever the decision of the Peace one who has no hias against her. This Conference, Japan must refuse to return detached view, however, sometimes leads to Germany," even at the cost of another to startling assertions. For example, war.

THE Homeward Hall Shesmen, parrying 1 Majorlyn Malls, will be desperand from this port humal, faking Famingens and Cargo for the above Park Range 1 coommodation în iks sommeating vessel mocured betere departure from Hongkong.

Filk and Valuables and Ten and Cargo for Ily, France and London (under Sarangement) will be povered by this Bosmer proceeding vis Bombay 16 Mamellen and Tunion,JA Faced will be received a fin Office unt Fot, his day before sailing The contents and value of all packages are required.

For further parklaulas, miling dates, le, apply to

1. D. PARL

Superintendent.

DEATH OF CAPT, CARTER

It is with deep regret that we have to record the death of Captain W.

in Shanghai in 1877, was the eldest son The deceased gentleman, who was born

of Mr. W. H. Carter, and had occupied the position of agent to the telephone company for about fourteen years. Pre

The Empress Dowager and (Shth.: Isu are opposing the i loration, but Chang Haun, will not listen to them:

The twelfth and thirteenth Divisione of

Army at Peking, who were bribed by Chang Hsub, Dow repent. They are

the Hapublican

[BY COURTESY OF THE "CHUNG, NGOI HAN PO."]

APPOINTMENTS.

SHANGHAI, July 4th. The following appointments have been made. Shen Tseng-cht, Minister of Education; Jao Nai-hsun, Minister of

Justice; Li Cheng to, Minister of Agri-

munications.

Chang Hsun has been promoted to the rank of Prince, and Sheng Yun and

Councillors. Chu Hung-chi have been made Grind

PRESIDENT LI President Li has escaped to the Japan-

Li Chun, Tucbon of Kianget, has declared his opposition to the restoration decla of the Monarchy.

vious to joining the China and Japanese Legation. Telephone Company the late Captain OPPOSITION TO THE MONARCHY. Carter was a 2nd-Lieut. in the East Lancashire Regiment, and for his services with this Regiment was awarded the South African medal. Soon after the out break of the war the deceased was given local Lieutenant's commission in the Royal Engineers, with the honorary rank of Captain. At one time, also, he was Adjutant of the Hongkong Volunteer Reserves.

The late Captain Carter was admitted

when he was suffering from enteric fever. He made fairly satisfactory progress until last week-end, when he became

men who have died on the battlefields into the Military Hospital on June 18th, Europe have been deceived. They were not fighting to end war, but to make it possible for their countries to carry further wars. Dr. BENGA's views on this point will hardly find general acceptance outside Japan. That he has no idea of

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The Tuchup of Chekiang has wired the provinces recommending the establish ment of a Government at Nasking

Tan Chani, has arrived in Nanking. The Navy and the Shanghai Generak have declared their intention of protect ing the Republie by force,

THE GERMAN POINT OF VIEW.

In the discussion in the Reichstag on gradually worse. Although he rallied on the estimates for the Chief Officers Trai several occasions be passed away yes-ing Corps at Lichterfeld, General son

Stein, Minister for War, said terday sa stated.

I do not entertain the hope that the The deceased was very well known in war will be followed by international the Colony, having made a wide circle Peace. Ho long as the interests of nations

conflict, there will be wars The prospect here, with whom he was extremely when two great peoples which hitherio... of friends during his residence of an eternal peace are not very brilliant, popular and much sympathy will he did not think of maintaining large armits extended to the widow and two children are beginning to create them. Conse in their beravement

quently after the war it will be our duty. The interment takes place to-day, the to safeguard ourselves and preserve for cortège passing the Monument at 5.30p.m. our descendante what we have fought for