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HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB-

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 1917.

HOUSES TO LET

TO LET.

MEETING MMEDIATE entry, Four very

I SHOPS, sioned in ice or desirable opposite the Grand Hotel, rectly reson- Firasted.

THEFOURTH GYMKHANALLA TINY VALLEY,00 SATURDAY, the 35th September, 1917, commencing at 345 P

The Charge of Admission will be $ for others fan Murabure of the HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB OF GYMKHANA ÜLUB.

Soldiers and Sailors in uniform Hall-Price: The Committeo invite the Ladies of Hong kong to as presend.

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NORTH POINT HOTEL,

SHAUKIWAN ROAD

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Tel. 907.

J. BROOK,

Manager. 125

ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE

THE ATURDAY September 18th.

THE MICHAELMAS TERM begins on

Sturlents seeking admission should call upon the Warden on FRIDAY, 14th inst between the hours of 10 A.M. and P.M.

1007

DIOCESAN GIRLS' SCHOOL. KOWLOON.

CCHOOL will RE-OPEN on TUESDAY,

September 18th, at 9A..

Boarders return in the afternoon of 17th.

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KOWLOON.

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FFICES at 2, Connaught Road Central,

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OFFICE in King's Buildings. HOUSES in Broadwood, and Moreton Ferraces.

HOUSES on Shomeen, Canton. Apply to-

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a week during Terma.

All ouquírinn about aroungements, for pupils

of the Sobuol or oflwes; to be aldrexed to-

THE HEADMISTRESS.

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THE HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

NOTIDENDERIANIN For the

INTERIM DIVIDEND of $2.50 per Share payable to all Shareholder on the Company's Register at 30th September, 1917, may be eltained at the office of the Company,, Queen's Buildings, Hongkong, on and after The 8th October, 1917.

Notice is further given that the SHARE REGISTER and TRANSFER BOOKS of the Comary will be CLOSED: from the 1st to the 6th October, 1917, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors, R. M. DYER Chief Manager.

[1012 Hongkong, 8th September, 1917.

NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION).

INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND).

Unredowed Bank Notes,

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that any NOCENDING NOTES

paid on presentation to the undersigned on or before SATURDAY, 29th September, 1917, at Noon.

AFTER THAT DATE, holders will find it necessary to claim repayment IN STERLING from the BOARD OF TRADE, LONDON, to whom the necessary funds will be remitted.

THE BOARD OF TRADE make a charge: for payment of claims out of monies deposit- ed in the "COMPANIES LIQUIDATION ACCOUNT" at the Bank of England.

A. R. LOWE,

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Hongkong, 16th August, 1917.

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NY EUROPEAN, Non-Asiatic or Indian desiring to leave the Colony should

Box 12, Cara of " Daily From " Offos,

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NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES

"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

8.8. "BENRINNES." FROM LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW, AND STRAITS.

YONBIONEES of Cargo are hereby inform

ed that all Goods are being lauded at their rink into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Gedown' Co, Ltd, whònce and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained,

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining andelivered after the 15th inst. will be subjso lo rent

All Claims against the Steamer must be

POPULARITY MAINTAINED

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EXCELLENT QUALITY

NOT BY EXPENSIVE

WORLD-WIDE ADVERTISING.

A. S. WATSON

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presented to the Undersigned on or before the WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

2nd inst., or they will not be recognized.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to

be left in the Godowns, where they will be Sained on the 38th insk, at 11 AM

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

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THE

PENINSULAR ORIENTAL ' STEAM NAVIGATION CO.

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STEAM FOR 'STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA BÕMBAY, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS AND LONDON.

THROUGH BILLS OF "LADING Issued OK BATAVIA, AMERICAN, CONTINENTAL,

AND SOUTH AFRICA PORTS.

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have stooped to deprive a neighbouring CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR PEKING' CORRESPONDENT.]

·SACRIFICES TO CONFUCIUS.

CORRESPONDENCE.

HONGKONG ELECTRIC

TRAMWAY.

'THE HONGKONG

(TO THE EDITOR OF

DAILY PRESS."]

PEKING, September 11th. Amandate announces that the 22nd of September will be the date for offering sacrifices to Confucius personally will conduct the Ministry Rope works at Kennedy Town, whilst ceremony. The Ministry of the Interior 20 cents. is charged to go to Watson'a has been ordered to make the necessary Water Factory at Causeway. Will you, or any of your readers, be ablo to: təli preparations.

me whether the latter place is beyond the: City limit, or is it further away from tbaj, Central Point than the Rope Works?- Yours faithfully,

SIB, Taking Post Office as the Central The President point, you pay 10 cents to go to the

MINISTERS CONDOLE WITH THE PRESIDENT.

ing. The funeral will take place on the 13th inst.

sovereign of a part of her dominions unless he had a prior claim. The fact that defenders of Austria appeared; and that FREDERIC was obliged to spend seven years in fighting before he gained his cúd, and would probably not have gained it then had not the Teas of the time died, merely shows that FREDERICK almost-in the vulgar phrase bit of more than he could chew. Probably he would either not have embarked on the venture, or he would have made sure of interested and disinterested parties beforehand, if he had known what was coming. As a result of bis venture, ha almost smashed up his kingdom. The inclusion of German principalitics and kingdoms in the grow

The Premier and Ministers of the ing kingdom of Prussia was a compara- tively simple process, and to deprive Cabinet have condoled with the President Denmark of Schleswig-Holstein required in his bereavement. The President has bilt a small effort. In the struggle with intimated that he will himself observe Austria,which preceded the Franco-seven days' mourning, but it will not Prussian War, Prussia might have fared affect any of the Government Departments worse if it had not happened that at that excepting his own. The remains of the time Austria had not any allies. As deceased were placed in a coffin this even- was, Prusia was glad to make a peace which gave no adyantage to either side. Prussia can hardly be blamed for the war with Franco that followed, except in so far as her growing armaments laid her open to suspicion. NAPOLEON's ambition to dictate to the Powers of Europe, more especially to what he regarded as a petty | German State, led to his ruin. Aguin Prussia had found an easy prey, for BISMARCK himself acknowledged that the mistakes made by the Prussian generals in the field were sufficient to give the victory to the enemy if there had been any efficiency on that side. On the defeat of France, Prussia reared the German Empire, and at last found herself in a position to sway the destinies of Europe, Yet oven then she showed great caution- such caution that the KATSER was actually able to pose as a peace-loving monarch, in spite of all the pistols stuck in his belt. Even in the present war we yes Prussia displaying all her old caution, and attack- ing the weak Power, Belgium, which was not in the least concerned in the dispute that had arisen, in order to make certain of victory in some direction. For, in spito" of "protestations to the contrary, there can be no doubt that Germany hopes to be able to maintain her rule over

CHINGHUA COLLEGE.

The Cabinet has discussed informally America's wishes respecting Chinghua College, which should not be affected by the remission of the Boxer indemnities.

THE CONCESSIONS TO CHINA. America was associated with the Allies in regard to the concessions made to China.

HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE

COUNCIL..

A meeting of the above is to be held to-day at 2.30 p.m. The Orders of the Day" are as follow:--

First reading of a Bill intituled, "Au Ordinance to amend the Special Police oubts as to the effect of the proclamation Reserye Ordinance, 1914, and to remove made under section to of the antd Ordi- nance on the third day of September,

A. PERPLEXED TRAM RIDER.

NORTH POINT BATHING BEACH.

TO THE ADITOE OF THE "HONGKONG DAILY PRESS."]

·SIB-With reference to the comment of a local Impressionist" (sic) in your issue of the 11th instant. I certainly must take exception to some of his re marks.

In the first pince I resent his criticism

Impressionist" is evidently unaware in regard to the Chinese generally.

of the fact that it is largely due to the generosity of a Chinese that bathers to- day have a place at North Point where they can enjoy a dip. I doubt if the. Government would have reconsidered the matter, after it had bean turbed down by the Legislative Council, had it not been for the protests of a number of people, mostly Chinese, and the offer of a well- known Chinese gentleman to bear the whole cont of the outfit should the Govern- went not see its way clear to do so.

It seems strange that a European did not come forward and offer to pay for the whole outfit. It would have been well if one had, for Chinese and Euro-

fied and there would have been peats alike would have been more satia-

necessity for this correspondence. I can picture a beautiful bathing resort for Chinese with first-class dressing rooms

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First reading of a Bill intituled, "Anand a poor old matshed for the Euro- Belgium, practically, if not nominally,dinance to facilitate Legal Proceedings peans. Why, because the Chintre would

thus again adding to her territory at the expense of a weak Power. The time for these depredations on Europe has passed, however, and Prussia is now reaping the reward which has been her due from the Lowwow, Obwies: 131, Fzaar Szamz, E. time of FREDERICK the Great To adapt

Hossons Orzicht 10a, Dzi Faʊk Road, C.

The Daily Press.

LINCOLN's epigram, Prussia has been ablo

against Enemies in certain cases.**

First reading of a Bill intituled, "An Ordinance to amend further the Jury Ordinance, 1887-**

Second reading of the Bill intituled, An Ordinance to amend the Special Police Reserve Ordinance, 1914, and to

have dipped down into their pockets, whereas "Impressionist. " and his nationals would not.

"Impressionist " has shown himself very ungrateful. He forgets he is getting all this sport in the form of charity, and not only endeavours to drive Chinese

to fool some of the nations some of the remove doubts as to the effect of pro-away, but starts complaining about the time, but she has found that she cannotamations made under section 10 of the cubicles, baruacies, tipping the boys, etc.

anid Ordinance."

If Impressionist "wants a place for *It is proposed to take this Bill through Europeans only let him and his friends

go ahead and erect one next year. al its stages at this meeting.

I challenge him to crect as fine a bathing Will be withdraw at this meeting.

resort as we Chinese will erect.

CANTON NEWS

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[BY COURTESY OF THE CEING NGỜI. BAN P0.}

Li Yew-hon.

As regards the thefts which have taken. pince, I am of the opinion that if we could get down to facts we would find that they are not committed by Chinese.

In conclusion I must say that "Im. pressionist" is a cheap sport. He is getting all this amusement and swimming for nothing. 3 am persuaded that he can pay for it, for no poor man would

HONGKONG, 13TH SEPTEMBER, 1917.

fool all the nations all the time. On the whole, to accuse the Hohenzollerns of militarism in the sense that they are THE HOHENZOLLERN

possessed of a love of war would be a mis- DYNASTY.

take. They have all been able to keep How far there should be any interference the peace when it was to their advantage with the established dynasty in Germany to do so, even under provocative circum- when the time comes for the consideration stances. On the other hand, when so of peace terms is a question which has opportunity has offered for the pursuit been much discussed from time to time. [of war in circumstances which rendered

CANTON, September 12th. M. BRASTING, the well-known Swedish victory more or less certain, they have

MORE SUPPORT FOR THE CIVIL GOVERNOR. Socialist, in amongst those who believe never hesitated to seize it. Even in the

The leaders of the King Wai. troops, that there can be no satisfactory peach present war Germany anticipated an eisy

after meeting together have announced without the venoval of the Hohenzollerns,victory. It was the entrance of Great apply in person at the CENTRAL POLICETE Homeward Mail Steamer carrying whom he evidently regards as tainted with Britain into the arena which upset all that they will support the Civil Governor make such paltry complaints when he is.

His Majesty's Mails, will be despatched

receiving so much charity.-Yours, etc., STATION between the tours of 9 AM to 1 PA from this port as usual, taking Passengers the vice of militarism beyond recovery, her calculations, and to-day we hear of and 2 PM to 4 P.M. daily.

ONE WHO KNOWS. Applicants will be required to produce and Cargo for the above Porta. Passengers As a matter of fact, however, while the the KAISER lamenting the false step that THE PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT.

Accommodation in the connecting vessel Hobenzollern family has produced such was taken, because the British are such an Tong Shui-i has decided roi tu recog Fussports or identification papers.

[Our correspondent misses the point.. secured before departure from Hongkong. remain in the Colony for more than 7 days! Italy, be conveyed by this Steamer

Silk and Valuables and Tea and Cargo for great militarists as FREDERICK the Great" obstinate people." There is thus ample nise the Provisional Government. He will The objection is not raised, as he would France and London (under arranged the present KALSER, it has not been testimony that the Hohenzollerns are not also oppose any of the appointments made appear to imagine, to Chinese as a race, proceeding via Bombay. to Marseilles and more productive in this way than to be trusted; that so long as they are by it. Tong was visited yesterday by but to certain classes of Chinese, with Parcels will be received at the Office until ather ruling families. At one time in its permitted to rule over Germany constant Admiral Ching Pik-kwong, who requested whom, probably, he would not desire correct to say that the existing bathing by the other European Powers. At the Nan Ning. same time it would be a mistaken policy

The report that the Superintendent of facilities are provided by charity they Police was ordered to form a bodyguard are paid for out of public funds to which for the Allies to make any official nu- nouncement on this question, since this for the Governor-General has been denied. all contribute. Some of the improve

ments suggested, such as the removal of might tend to stiffen the allegiance of the The M.Ps. have held a secret meeting.

barnacles, were for the benefit of all. German people to a dynasty which, it has

classes. Ep., RD,P] to be remembered, is coeval with the development of those States now joined together to form the German Empire.

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to pass from its hands into those of a | French conqueror, and so weak was the patriotic spirit in Germany in those days that oxen NAPOLEON fell disgusted with the servile spirit shown by the Prussian Junkers. It is true that Prussia, in spite of occasional throwbacks, has shown a vast expansion under the rule of the Hohen zollerns. This expansion, however, bas been matte chiefly at the expense of weak and disorganised States, which could offer but feeble résistance. Thus the partitions of Poland were effected without striking X blow, and, although FREDERICK the Great had to fight for the possession of Silesia, such a struggle as developed was quite unexpected by him, as he had care. fully waited until there was a young had inexperienced sovereign on the throne of Austria before he commenced his depreda tions. CARLYLE devoted much space to try. ing to prove that Silesin really belonged to Prussia, feeling it, no doubt, a blut on the escutcheon of his here that he should

roc General Lok Wing-ting has decided to organise 20 regiments of new troops for the defences of the two Kwangs, MILITARY MESSAGES.

The Tuchun has ordered the installation. The fourth gymkhana meeting of the of two wireless stations in Shui Hing for season will be held at Happy Valley on

the transmission of military messages. Saturday.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL Mr. Ho Fook, an old member of the

It is reported that most of the Chinese Victoria Recreation Club, has generously federations abroad were very pleased to presented a billiard table to the Club. receive the news of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's It will be erected in the gymnasium where, it is hoped, it will be regularly assumption of office as Governor-General, Many of them have sent congratulatory used by members of the Club.

It is said that subscriptions telegrams. from abroad which have not yet been paid in amount to $3,000,000. The sum which

Chi

A Chinese woman, residing at 11, Peel Street, has been sent to the Government Civit Hospital suffering from the effects of immersión. The wooun jumped into

TYPHOON WARNINGS.

The following telegrams have been. received by the American Consulate General Hongkong, from the Manile. Observatory:-

6 p.m. Sept 11th. Cyclone or typhoon W.N.W: of Appari, moving W. or W.N.W

of

Bashi

11.30 a.m., Sept. 12th.. Cyclone or typhoon West Channel, moving NW.

5.14.p.m., Sept. 19th. Typhoon or Cyclone nesz or over

the harbour from Connaught Road Cea has already been remitted comes to over southern part of Formosan Channel,

tral, and was rescued by boat-people.

$600,000,

moving N.W.