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NDER the Patronage of His Excellency the Governor, the Offical Prostaren of the British Army in France.

THE BATTLE OF THE ANORE

AND

AUCTIONS

PUBLIO AUCTION.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JULY 14TH, 1917.

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THE ADVANCE OF Jay, 1912, at S E., if the Officer of the

THE TANKS

will be screened at the VICTORIA THEATRE.

MONDAY,

TUESDAY,

16TH JULY. 1744

THURSDAY, 19TH

At 9,15 Each NIGHT.

The Pictures were taken on the actual Battle Held and contain nothing whatever in the nature of "Faked" or made up Senes.

Boats may be booked for Stalls as well a Dress Circle.

Booking Now Opan at MOUTERIE'S

P2101S:--

DRESS CIRCLE 83, STALLS 82. PIT $1.

PROFITH WILL'UN DEVOTAD TO WAR FUNDE

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NOTICE. ENDERS are invited for the Supply of Large Quantities of Chinese Foods, elo, For particulars apply in writing to

THE NAVAL SECRETARY, Commodore's Offico,

H.M. Dockyard.

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HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

PARTICULARS and CONDITIONS

the leising by Public Ausilon Bale, Mo. be held on MONDAY, the 15th day of

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARZMENA, by Order of HIS EXCELLENT rum Govanndz, of One Lash of CROWN LAND aboro Bowen Road, In the Colony of Hongkong, for a farm. of 25 years, with the option of renewal ad CROWN RENT to be fired by the Surveyor of HIS MAJESTY THE KING, for one further Sons of 75 yeaIU.

No. of Bals.

Begister No.

PARTICULARS, OF THE LOT.

No. Li33.

Boundary

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21 per miopian. 32,450 £240,000

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EVONIA, No, 9, Peek Road,

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FIVE-ROOMED HOUSE, with Tennis

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A FLAT in Nathan Road, Kowloon,

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tions from the Liquidators of

· Metro, Janam & Co. in pursuanos, of an order of the Hongkong Government to sell by publie auction at 19 o'clock (Noox) on TUMBDAY, the 1st day of July, 1977, at his Bales Rooms, Duddell Street,

HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE

Co., LTD.,

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FFICES ́st 2, Connaught Road Cantral,

OFFICES in King's and York Buildings, HOUSES to Let, Wongnaichong Ed. HOUSES in Chition Gardans, Conduit Bond HOUSES In Broadwood and Moreton Terraces,

HOUSES on Shamees, Canton.

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INTIMATION

BY APPOINTMENT,

WATSON'S

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GINGER-

rights as a sovereign State. The Chinese At Bwanngo, the death has reanaly Government accepted this advice and taken place of Mr. George Williama n

evored diplomatic relations with Ger the age of 64. He served in the Royal many, announcing, in its communication | Navy during the Chinese War of 1960. to the Powers, that it took this step in

Captain Hasting Frank Shakespear, the cause of humanity and justice and R.N., whose sudden death while on aosite not from any motives of gain At the service is reported, commanded the same time, however, the Chinese Govern- destroyer Hart on the China Station in ment approached the Japanese Govern his younger days. meat with a proposal that it should give. its favourable consideration to a revision of the Chinese Customs tariff, the post ponement of payment of the Boxer in. demnity, and a revision of tho treaties bearing upon these matters. These pro- posals have been the subject of discussion among the Powers concorned, and it has been agreed that a enference of the

ALE representatives of the Powers at Peking

FRAGRANT,

AROMATIO,

Davis, of Silchester House, Hants, who Lieut.-Colonel Nathaniel Newnham- died on May estb, at the age of 62 years served in the Straits Settlements, China, and India, with the Buffa Of recent

years he was identified with journalism, but returned to the army on the outbreak of war.

The funeral

of Lieutenant-Colonel shall be held to consider them. This H. 8. Frowd Walker, O.M.G., Comman- decision was reached on March 31st last. dant Prisoners of War Camp, Alexandra Whether any such conference has been Palace, and for many years Commandant hold, how far the negotiativas have gone, of the Malay State, Guides, in the and what is the stumbling-block which Malay States, took place with full mili- prevents a decision being reached, Counttary honoura on May 21st at the TERAVOHI did not explain. Any further Parish Church, Knockholt, Kept. statement on the subject was rendered

Dr. Sherwood Eddy, the head of the impossible, he said, by the fact that the American V.M.C.A. detachment that has DRY.question was still pending. As to whether just reached England, was associated China should declare war against Ger- with his leader and colleague in Y.M.C.A. many, Count TRBAUCHI seemed in no work, Mr. J. R. Mott, a few years ago doubt. He spoke of the stop being of in ✡ remarkable campaign among great importance to all the Entente students in India and China, part of the rowers, as leading to the radical destrue fruits of the tour being Dr. Eddy's book, tion of the enemy's influence in the East, The Now Era in. Asia" and

Its "Dryness" is a feature which HOUSE or WHOLE FLOOR with Planse apply to-

THE VALUABLE LEASEHOLD About 10 octon in a central location. has helped to give this drink the and regretted that the discord over Students of Asia."

PROPERTY situnia at The Peak, Hong- kong, and being RURAL BUILDING LOT No. 18,

In Ons LOT. The Property Consists of:~

The piece or peroal of ground and premises known Lyaholk," 104, The Pesk, situato near Mount Gough, in the Colony of Hongkong, with an Tom of 184,089 square feet and registered in the Land Office Baral Building Lot

T IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that an No. 19.

IINTERIM DIVIDEND of 20.30. per Share, subject to deduction of Income l'as, hae been declared for the HALF YEAR unding 30th June, 1917, at rate of 20) per Dollar.

The DIVIDEND will be Fayable on and after MONDAY, the 13th August, 1917, at the Offices of

Corporation, whore Shareholders the are requested to apply for Warranta,

The REGISTE. of SUARES of the Cor- poration will be CLOSED from MONDAY, The Juth July, to SATURDAY, the 11th August, 1917 (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be Registered

By Order of the Court of Directora,

N. J. STABB,

Chief Manager, Hongkong, 12th July, 1917,

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THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT AND AGENCY CO., LTD.

N INTERIM DIVIDEND of THREE

A AND A HALF DOLLARS per Share for the six months ending 30th June, 1917, will be Payable on THURSDAY, 2th Joly, on which date Dividend Warrants may be obtained on application at the Company e Office, The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 18th, to THURSDAY, the 28th July (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shires can be registered.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

A. SHELTON HOOPER,

Secretary.

Hongkong, 10th July, 1917.

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THE WEST POINT BUILDING

COMPANY, LIMITED.

N INTERIM DIVIDEND of THREE

AN DOLLARS share for the six- months ending 3 th June, 117, will be Pay- able on THURSDAY, 26th July, on which date Dividend Warmala may be obtained on application at the Company's office.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED fro a WEDNESDAY, the 18th, to TiUt8DAY, the 24th July (both daya inclusive) during which period no Transfer of Shares can be legiatered.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

A. SHELTON HOOPER,

Secretary. Hongkong, 10th July, 1917

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THE UNIVERSITY OF HONGKONG ST. JOHN'S HALL

THE RENTOR HOSTAKO UNIVERSITY

at Hovakona Applications for Rooms for September should be made now to

Tho Acting Warden,

ST. JOHN'S HALL,

University, Hongkong..

£759

THE NATIONAL LOAN OF THE THIRD YEAR OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA (1911) $16,000,000 AND SUPPLEMENTARY ISSUE OF 88000,000

AND

THE NATIONAL LOAN OF THE FOURTH YEAR OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA (1915) $24,000,000. UBSCRIBERS to the sbors twn LOANS

The Los is held for the unexpired resi. dze of a term of 76 years created therein by an indenture of Crown Lease dated the 3rd day of April, 1820.

The Annual Crown Rent is $96.00. For farther particulars and sonditions of sale apply to

MR. WILKINSON & GRIST, Rolicitors for the Liquidatora,

or to the Undersigned,

GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer.

PUBLIC AUCTION,"

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Box No. I, Caro of " Daily Proes" Office

767

FOR SALE.

DO NOT MISS. A GOOD OPPORTUNITY.

BBAN and Nut OIL MILL PLANT in serspiron price.

perfect working order for Salo at next to Plasse address enquiries to—

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FOR BALE.

USED BRITISH ASIATIC POSTAGE

STAMPS in packets of

50 Stampe for $0.99 | 110 Stamps for $9.50

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Y direction of the Government of Hongkong, MKSBRE. HUGHES & HOUGH bave received instructions to soll by Public Auction,

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ON MONDAY,

the 13th day of August, 1917, at 2 P.M., at their Bales Room, Ice House Atreet. Victoria, Hongkong The Following VALUABLE LEASE-

HOLD PROPERTY situate at Victoria, Hongkong. vis.

All THOSE pieces or parcels of ground situate at Victoria aforesaid and known and registered in the Land Office sa SECTION A OF MARINE LOT NO. 101 and SECTION "B" OF MARINE LOT NO, 101. Together with the memnageS, erections and buildings and buildings therson known as No. 7. Queen's Road Central, Victoria aforesaid." Torm 893 rear created by a Crown Lease dated the 9th day of April, 1858.

Area in respect of Brction "A" of Marine Lot No. 101-8445 nq. ft. Pro- portion of Annual Crown Rent $84.45.

Area in respect of Baction "B" of Marine Lot No, 101-675 . ft. Pro- portion of Annual Crown Rent $6.75.

For further particulars and conditions of sale apply to

JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER,

Priner's Buildings.

Ice House Street, Hongkong. Solicitors for the Liquidator of THE DROTSOS ASIATISCHE BANK,

or to Masers. FUGHES & HOUGH, The Auctioneers.. Hongkong, 9th May, 1917.

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RUSSIAN 5% INTERNAL LIBERTY LOAH 1917. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that the RUSSO-ASIATIC BANK, HONGKONG, IS READY TO RECEIVE FURTHER SUB- SCRIPTIONS TO THE ABOVE

LOAN UP TO THE 28th JULY,

1917.

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As will be seen from our advertising columns, the famous official pictures of the Battle of the Anare, and the advance of the tanks will be screened at the Victoria Theatre for three nights, comi mencing on Monday: The pictures were taken on the actual battle-field, and con- tain nothing whatever in the nature of

faked or made up scenes." The profits from the showing of the films will be devoted to war funds.

Rear-Admiral Frederick C. Tudor-

domestic questions had prevented it from being taken yet. Evidently Count TERAUOLI recognises that the question of declaring was on Germany had nothing to do with the present crisis in China. In this connection it is to be noted that some attempts have been made in the Diet by tho Opposition to show that the Govern- menit sent à secret agent to Poking to induce the Chinese PREMIER to sever role tions with Germany, and, finally, to declare war on that country. Count TERAUCHI, while acknowledging that he had given the man referred to introduc-Tudor, C.B., who has been selected for tions to certain people in Peking, denied the appointment of Commander-in-Chief on the China Station, has been employed that he was in any way credited to act

as Third Ses Lord since the second week as the Japanese Government's representa

of the war. He was born on March 2ird, tive. This statement by the PREMIER 883, entered the Royal Navy in January, seems reasonable, for it is difficult to see why the Japanese Government should 1913. He specialised in both navigation 1876, and reached flag rank in January, wish to take any secret action in the

and gunnery, was senior officer of H.M.S. matter. Relations with Germany were

Bacellent from January, 1894, to Janu- severed on Japan's open advico, and the

ary, 1896, served on the Naval Ordnance services of the alleged secret agent wore Board from Jarivary, 1898, to May, 1898, not needed in that connction. Nor was from November, 1900, to May, 1909, was there any

reason why the Japanese Assistant Director of Naval Ordnance, Government should wish to obscure ita attitude in regard to the declaration of 1910, to June, 1912, was an aide-do-camp commanded the Excellent from August, It has for a long time been plein to the King from April 12th, 1011, to that the Japanese Government would wel. January, 1913, when he was promoted JAPAN AND CHINA. come China's entrance into the ranks of Rear-Admiral. He took over the duties The opening of the Japanese Diet has the belligerents on the side of the Allies of Director of Naval Ordnance on June provided an opportunity for the Japanese To send a secret agent to Peking to 1st, 1916, Not a little of the superiority Government to make a statement in re. assure the Chinese Government of Japan's of our naval ordnance over the Gorman gard to its policy towards China. It support in any action she might take in guns is due (says the L. and U. Express) will be remembered that when the pre- that direction would; therefore, be a to his hard work and intelligently sent Japanese Government took office it work of supererogation, more especially directed efforts to make our feet match- was announced by the Premier, Count when it is remembered that the Japanese csa in that respect. TERAUCHI, that there would be a revision Government has its own accredited and Tudor-Tudor has already had experience Rear-Admiral of the diplomatic attitude towards experienced representative at Peking of the China Station, having served on Chinn; in other words, that the policy through whom any negotiations desired, it during his junior days. of the preceding Government would be secret or otherwise, could be carried on. replaced by a policy which would really Mr. NISH-Buch is the name of the seek to put the two countries on friendly alleged "secret agent"—has been men- terms. This announcement

HONGKONG Ozon: 10a, Dès Vaux Road, C. LONDON Orion: 181, FLEET STREET, E.C.

The Baily Press.

HONGKONG, 14TH JULY, 1917.

Wa8

war

TYPHOON WARNING.

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July 18th, 10 p.m.

11.40 am. July 13th. Cyclone or typhoon near or over southern Formosa; inclining northward.

very tioned more than once in the China favourably received, and many Japanese papers as acting for the Japanese Govern- received by the American Consulate- The following telegram har been publicists commented upon it in thement, but it is to be presumed that he is General, Hongkong, from the Manila reviews as a step in the right direction. claiming for himself, on the authority of Observatory--- This policy has been faithfully followed -o faithfully, in fact, that, when the United States proposed to Japan recently that a

Note should be sent to China giving & friendly warning as to the necessity of avoiding internal disson sions, the Japanese Government declined to participate on the ground that such a step would be an interference in China's domestic affairs To some Japanese poli. tician's this seems like going to the opposite extreme and they have not hesitated to condemn their Government's scrupulousness. There is no doubt that the Japanese Government acted in

his acquaintance with the Japanese PREMIER, powers which he does not Cyclone ar typhoon N. of Appäri ; mov. possess. In any case there is no proofing W.N.W, or N.W. that, the Japanese Government has swerved from the resolve it formed when it took office that it would not interfere in the domestic affairs of China since: experience showed that it was largely due to such interference in the past that the relations between the two countries have so often been strained.

GREAT BRITAINS TRADE WITH

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THE FAR EAST.

The Board of Trade Returns show that the declared value of United Kingdom exports to China from January to March The total output of the Kailan Min-wes £2,195,145, a decrease of £425,406 on

of Cargo by her a notified that all good faith, and that it perfect g Administration's mines for the week the corresponding quarter of 1930, but

GREGORY APCAR" having arrived from the above ports Consignes

Goods are being landed at their risk into the

a strong batardons and/or extra hazardous Godown of desire to offer no advice unless invited the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Gorlewe NY EUROPEAN, Non-Anfatis ar Indian Company,

to do so by Chian herself. From a state- It's

whence and/or from the desiring to lose the Colony should spply Wharven delivery may be obtained

ment made by the Japanese PREMIER it in purson at the CarTran POLION STATION between the home of 9 AM. 40 ) P.M. And 2 P.K.

Goods not cleared by 19th but wil

lost.

bappears that, when the United States subject to rant, to 4 P.M. daily

All broken, chefed

diamond ed Applicants will be required to produce Passow to be left in the Godowns, where they will she should follow America's example and pickup approached China with a suggestion that or identidession paper. or

bexamined by Mesers, Goddard and Dazlas

break off relations with Germany, China Claims against

An

ending 30th June, amounted to 61,647 a slight advance as compared with 1915. tons and the sale, daring the period, to Imports from China were valued at 65,477 tons.

£2,498,470, us against only £1,780,847 last year and approximately the same in 1915. Exports to Hongkong in the first, quarter amounted to £705,385, £744,057 in 1918, and 189,552 in 1915, imports being £34,606 in the first quarter of this year, against £230,581 and £285,838 in 1916 and 1915 respectively.

The Bishop of Victoria will to-morrow (Sunday) celebrate Holy Com-

preach at St. Peter's Church at 11 am, munion at 8.15 a.m. at the Peak Church,

and at the Peak Church at 8.30 p.m.

The NC. Daily News of July oth says news received conjunction, no doubt, with its Allies that according to the latest was that Chine would be well advised to the C.M.S. Anping, which struck a rock adopt America's suggestion since she had at Eddy Island on July 3rd, is in a pre Britain from Chipments to Grest

peredze with egrimin exceptions who on 18th surf., at 10 am Rheumayapplied to Japan for advice. The advice

the

are hereby notified that in pursuance of remain in the Colony for more than 7 days arrangements recently mida be the Chinesosra vaguired to. Berleler themselves under the presented in writing within Government with me for the fulcro service of

| 10 days after arrivK]. REGISTRATION OF PERSONS ORDIN of Stenmar, otherwise they Khose Loans, interent payments are and will be ANOR

will not be given by the Japanese Government-in adequately secured by cash funds in my hards and at my sole dispasst, sta natu

undersigned in any came whatever,

No. Fire Insurance will be effec'ed by a

· F. A. AGLEN, Tuspectre Guneral of Casioms

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by Inspectorate General of CustomE,

DAVID SAB800N & Co., Irm Peking, 6th June, 1917.

A gratis. (8:30

Hongbong, 12th July, 1917,

Forms of Registration giring the particulare required may be obrinized as tho G.P.O, and # all Police Station.

The Penalty for non-souplisaso le u åne 1509 Kusending $50,

failed to secure satisfactory guarantees carious state and there seems prac from Germany of a recognition of hertically no hope of salving her,

Britain's exports to Japan to the January, March quarter, which showed an advance last year, when the figure was £1,509.018, have fallen off slightly to £1,474,302, and are over a million sterling

month of 1914:

below the figure quoted for the first three

in which drop

was recorded last year, have risen by over two and a quarter millions in the past three months to £4,157,381.

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