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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Open Championship Singles F. E. JOSELAND

V.

M. K. LO.

TO-DAY, AT 4,2013,

ON WAR CHARITIES COURT.

P. M. HODGSON,

Hon. Secretary, [1950 Hongkong, 29th April, 1918.

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE THIRTY-SEVENTE ORDINARY be held at in Offices of the undersigned on FRIDAY, 17th May, 1918, at Noon.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be LUSEU from the 3rd May to the 17th May, both days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Lan

General Agents. Hongkong, 29th April, 1818

FOR SALE

[1948

$50 and $100 PEARL EARRINGS;

INTIMATIONS

A S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED. TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NOTICE

the THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of

for

the Company (since its registration) will be held the HONGKONG HOTEL, Hongkong, on BATURDAY, the 4th May, 1918, at NoOT

the purpose of receiving the Iteport of the General Managers together with State 1917. Dacomber, ment of Accounts to the 31st

The REGISTER of SHARES of the Com pany will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 20th day of April, to MONDAY, the 6th day of May, 1978, both days inclusive, during which period no Transfer of Shares can be Registered.

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, Geloral Managers,

(1931 Hongkong, 24th April, 1918. THE HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LIMITED.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, APRIL 30TH. 1918

INTIMATIONS

HONGKONG GOVERNMENT 6%

WAR LOAN OF 1913.

ATOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tha

N. COUPON No. 3 is payable et tuo HoNGSONG AND SHANGILAI BANKING CORPORATION, Hongkong, on 1st May, 1918 A. M. THOMSON, G Colonial Treasurer.

Hongkong, 15th April, 1928.

([1080

THE TOMBOLA.

THE DRAWERS of PRIZES can obtain namo on presentation of their tickets at the TOMBOLA STORE, Queen's Road next door to the Astor House Hotel) between the hours of 10 H and 2 P.M-5PM from the 23rd to the 30th April, at Noos, after which all Unclaimed Prizes will be disposed of by PUBLIC AUCTION for the benefit of War Charities. [1911]

PUBLIC AUCTION.

1. AN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an GENERAL EXTRAORDINARY MEETING of the HONGKONG TO COMPANY, LIMITED, will be held at the Registered Office of the Company, Fedder Street, Victoria Hongkong, on MONDAY, when the sub, ined resolutions which were passed at the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company treld on the 16th day of M GED. P. LAMMERT has received April, 1918, will be submitted for Confirma tion as Special Resolations:---

to effect (1) That it is expedient to

amalgamation of this Company with Limited, the Dairy Farm Company,

chat

a view thereto this and

with be wound up voluntarily Company and that Mesara Jardine, Matheson

$950 and $3,000 $750, PEARL THREAD-NECKLACE, REAL RUSSIAN PEARLS.

Apply from 12-2 and 4-7 p.m., Lieut. SNARSKI, of Russian Navy, Room 48, KING EDWARD HOTEL.

NOTICE.

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NO

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Owing to the Winding up of our Business wo

Have Today structed our Solicitor, Mr. LEU D'ALHADA E UAS RO, to collect all outstanding debts due to us. Our customers are therefore requested to kindly pay their accuants to Mr Leo D'ALMADA & CASTED, of Vid Supreme Court Building, Hongkong, as son as possible, and his receip; for same shall be a valid discharge.

Hongkong, 20th day of April, 1918.

"THE SHIU CHEONG FIRM,

Tutors, Drapers and Outfitters, No 18, Wellington Street. (1946 UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

FROM this date and during the Absence the Undersigned from the Colony,

MO. H. P. HAY w perform the duties of the General Manager of the Society.

By Order of the Board,

U. MONTAGUE EDE,

General Manager.

Hongkong, 27th April, 1918.

[937

BRITISH TRADERS INSURANCE

COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE,

TAROM this date and during the

ALIN

instructions to sell by Pubile Auction,

on

TUESDAY,

INTIMATION

WATSON'S

FORMAZONE

(REGISTURED).

Palatable Drink.

che 14th day of May, 1918, ab 3 o'clock Particularly

in the afternoon, at his Fales Room

in Daddell Street, Victoria," Hongkong,

PROPERTY

situate in Barker Road, at The Peak, and comprising those pieces or parcels of ground registered in the Land Office as RURAL BUILDING LOT NUMBER 70 and GAB- DEN LOT NUMBER 4 together with the attractive maidential house thereon known

-- "TUSCULUM,”

IN ONE LOTAS ARE

&Co., Limited, be and they are hereby THE VERY VALUABLE LEASEHOLD appointed Liquidators for the purpose of such winding up. (8) That the conditional Agreement sub- mitted to the meeting for the amalgamation of this Company with the Dairy Farm Company, Limited, upon the terms (inter alia) of the acquisition by that Company of the complete undertaking, business, good- | na will and property of this Company in return for the issue to this Company and garden tennis court thereto attached, of 52,000 shares of the Dairy Farm Company Limited, of the nominal value of 81.50 each credited as fully

(bolag

eight shares of $7.50 paid up

of that Company for each share each of 225 each of this Company) and of the issue by the Dairy Farm Company Limited Messre, Jardine, Matheson & Co. Limited, the General Managers of this Company (upon their entering ses into restrictive covenants which have of been agreed upon and by way bonus as compensation for their of office as General Managers of this Company) of 2,000 shares of the Dairy Farm Company, Limited, of the norinal value of $7.50 each credited fully paid up be and the same is hereby approved and that the Liqui-

datora be and they are hereby authorised pursuant to Section 185 of the Companies Ordinance 1911 to adopt the asid Agreement and carry the game into effet with such (if any) modification either before or after the execution thereof as the said Liqui dators may think or pod Company

BOOKS the

The TRANSFER will be ULOSED from the 1st to the 10th May, 1918, both days inclusive, d

Dated the 18th day of April, 1919

JARDINE MATHESON & Co., LTD,

General Managers, an

A[1901

HỤNG KONG JOCKEY CLUB,

NOTICE.

of the Undersigned from the Colony,THE HALF-YEARLY MEETING of MR. C. H. P. HAY will perform the duties of the General Manager of the Company.

By Order of the Board,

U MONTAGUE EDE,

General Manager.

Hongkong, 27th April, 1918,

1938

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE.

COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

ROM this date and during the Absauce

Foto Undersigned from the Colony, Mr. C. EL. P. HAY will perform the duties of the General Manager of the Company,

By Order of the Board,

·

MONTAGUE EDE,

General Manager.

Hongkong, 27th April, 1918.7

NUTION.

B

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ANY EUROPEAN, Non-Asiatico. Indian desiring to leave the Colony should apply in person at the CENTRAL POLICK BTATION between the hours of 9 AM to 1E and & PM to 4 PM. dally.

Applicants will be required to produce Parmports ar Identification papers

Mombers Advertised to be held ou SATURDAY, the 27th April, is unavoidably postponed until SATURDAY, the 11th May 1918, at 12 o'clock Noos, at the Offices of the JOCKEY Cron, on the Ground Floor of the HONGKONG CLUB ANNELE, Chater Road.

By Order.

T. F. HOUGH, Clerk of the Course. [1690 Hongkong, 23rd April, 1916.

THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

NOTIC

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the TWENTY-NINTH ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING will be held at the Company's Offices, St. George's Building, on SATURDAY, the 17th May, at 12 o'clock Noow, for the

of presenting the Report of the Directora together with a Statement of Accounts to 28th February, 1918, electing Directors and Auditors.

TRANSFER BOOKS of the

April 17th bo CLOBED from 33 o'clock Company to 12 o'clock Noor May 11th.W

By Order of the Board of Directors,

GIBR, LIVINGSTON & Co.

Agente, Hongkong, 20th April, 1919, [1940

NOTICE

will

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD.

persons with certain exceptions who remain in the Colony for more than 7 days are required to Register themselves under

THE CERTIFICATE No 251 for 38 the REGISTRATION OF

PERSONS N08 11410 to 31445 standing in ORDINANCE 1916

Forms of

giving the parti: the books of the Society in the name of Registration calers required may be obtained at the FRANCISCO DE PAULA CEMERANO INte of Wimbledon Middleser, England, has been G.PO, and at all Folice Blations

area

· Rural Building Lot No. 70 contains an of 29,700 square feet and is held under & Crown lease for 75 years int

Garden Lot No. 24 contains on area of 7.800 square foot and is held under a Crown Lease for 21. „years,

For further particulare and conditions of sale apply to

Mara DEACON, LOOKER, DEACON

& HARSTON,

1, Dea Vooux Road, Central,

Vendors' Solicitors, badshah, or to

Mr. GEO. P. LAMMERT,

The Auctioneer.

Hongkong, 2nd April. 1918

HOUSES TO LET

suited for

Shooting and Bathing

FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT]

PREMIER'S RETURN TO PEKING.

Japanese should be recorded additional CHINESE TELEGRAMS. rights in Mongolia, that the output of the iron mines of the country should bo assigned to Japan, not to speak of several other concessions of a like monopolistic nature. The Chinese might very well op pose such curicessions, but any arguments that might be advanced on patriotic grounds are vitiated by the fact that the Chinese themselves have failed to take advantage of their opportunities," and, having disappointed the world's expecta tions in this respect, it need not occasion surpriss if the world should give a tacit,

PAKING, April esth. The Premier returned to Peking this evening and was accorded a reception at the railway station by the military members of the Cabinet.

CHINESE EASTERN RAILWAY.

The Chinese Eastern Railway having severed connection with Petrograd, a new

if not an expressed, assent to the organisa-board of directors was elected in Peking, tion of China's resources by the Japanese yesterday, General Horvath becoming in order to meet world needs, which have acting". vice - President and general become exceedingly acute

manager Ko Chung-husi had been pre- Such is the only sano view to take of viously appointed president by the the situation. The Chinese have signally Chinese Government. This election en- failed in self-government since the repub-ables the railway administration to deal lican experiment was initiated. Dis- with local problems.

KIANGSI TROOPS ENTER KWANGTUNG.

It is reported that Kiangsi troops have defeated the Southern foreca and entered Kwangtung

[TEROUGE SKUTER'S AGENDY:]

BRIGANDAGE IN THE NORTH. SHANGHAI, April 29th. Two hundred brigands held up train between Hauchowfu and Kaifeng

They shot dead three and wounded 14. passengers.

A Refreshing, Invigorating and order has followed upon disorder, und, while it is true that the Northern forces are in a stronger position militarily) than the Southern forces and may be expected to achieve a favourable decision in time, there is no guar Tennis,antee that conditions will be improved a consequence. The present leaders of China are men of little capacity, Their methods of State-craft are faulty and inept, and are not consonant with modern thought in China. Again, China în in dire need of money. The only source from which accommodation can come at the moment is Japan, and it is not to be expected that advances will be made with out adequate security, while that security, be it the land tax or any other source of revenue, may, under the conditions existing in the country, have to be pro-named Kyle. tected by those directly interested in it. In these circumstances a very good case for foreign supervision is established. The only criticism that could be levelled

Parties

POSTS $1.20 PEB Doz.

SPLITS 70 CTS.

A. S. WATSON & against such an arrangement, if it were

CO., LTD.,

П1920

ARATED WATER MANUFACTURERS.

TO LET.

FLAT in Prince's

DESIDENTIAL

Balding. Apply to THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY Do., LTD.

-1875.

TO LET.

MMEDIATE entry, Four very desirable.

SHOPS, situated in Ios Hours Street, opposite the Grand Hotel, recently recon- structed.

toi

For rent and other particulars apply

THE MANAGER HONGKONG In Co., Læn., 40, Connaught Road Central.

(900.

TO LET.

ETOUSES on Shameen, Canton.

LUSTLEIGH, 87, THE PEAS.

Apply to

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

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TO LET

TEL

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Hongkong Orvos: 104, Das Vaux Boat, C. London Ornia: 181, Frust Stuart, E.C

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, BUTU Arnit, 1918,

THE SINO JAPANESE

NEGOTIATIONS.

ཎྜ

were

to be made, would depend upon the Japanese themselves. If they were to carry out the obligatious thus undertaken in a spirit of fairness to the Chinese and

against them.

They plundered $40,000 in money and goods.

Since early in March brigands have captured five foreigners. All have been released except an American engineer,

Innumerable country towns and villages in northern Kiangsu, Shantung, and Honan bave been sacked.

SMUGGLING OPIUM INTO SHANGHAT.

LONDON, April 29th. In the House of Commons, replying to Sir S. Collins regarding the opium

to the Allies nothing could be urged muggled into Shanghai from London in October and November of last year, Mr. Balfour stated that Privy Council licences were granted for a consignment of water-softener and soft-soap, in which the opium was concealed. There was nu reason to doubt the truth of the state- ments made on the relative shipping documents, and a customs examination had not suggested any suspicions.

Lady May will distribute the prizes to the pupils of the Peak School at the Penk Club this afternoon at 4.30 o'clock.

Holders of winning numbers in the Tombola are requested to take their num bers to the Tombola store not later than acon to-day.

The total output of the Kailan Mining Administration's mines for the week ending 13th April amounted to 81,316 tons and the sales to 45,182 tons.

ELECTION DAY AT MACAO.

DR. A. P. DE LELLO CHOSEN AS DEPUTY.

PROTEST AGAINST HIS RETURN,

The election of a Deputy and Senator for Macao to the Lisbon Parliament, The thirty-seventh mecting of share in which tho. Koenent-interest has holders in the Canton Insurance Office, been cyinced for BOTEC time past, Limited, will be held at the offices of took place on Sunday, and, Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., a result, Dr. A. P. de Lello WRB on Friday, May 17th.

returned as Deputy by 2 majority The other

to

the

For some weeks the political outlook of China has been overcast by the Japanese cloud. The scarecy observed in connec tion with the negotiations which known to be proceeding between the Japanese and Chinese Governments filled the people and Press with apprehension, Press wit At the outset the * conversations" were conducted by General CHEN YUN-PENG, on behalf of the Chinese Government, and Colonel Sato, on behalf of the FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES in Kowloon,

Japanese The Foreign Office was com During the 24 hours of Baturday six Apply to→

pletely ignored. Public resentment and cases of cerebro-spinal fever were notified HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE apicion may have been responsible for in the Colony. There were four deaths.

Co, LED,

the change, but, whatever the explanation, All those attacked were Chinese. The the fact remains that the negotiations Alexandra Buildings.

A FLAT in Nathan Road, Kowloon.

FOR SALE.

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66 N ALESEND,” 109, THE PEAS, FIX

BOOMS Apply

CE GALE P.W.D.

[1834

FOR BALE

畿

The Honorary Treasurer of the Aliceof nearly three to one. Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals ne- candidates were Dr. Fernando Cabral knowledges with thanks the following (Lisbon), and Capt. Velbinho Correa. The former, whose name was only contributions the funds of

put forward a week or two ago, Hospitals-Sir Robert Ho Tung, $100;

secured the second largest number of Mesars. Lo & Lo, $20.

votes. The struggle was between two dominant factions in the Colony's life- the military and the civilian. There were rumours of strong influence being brought to bear in official circles, ap- parently on orders from Portugal, în were taken out of the hands of the total number of cases for the week ended favour of one of the candidates.

Chinese General and transferred to the Waichiaopu, which is the proper authority. Neither this nor the statements made by the Government, however, sufic ed to allay anxiety. The only assurance given until this week-end was that there was nothing in the negotiations affecting the sovereignty of China. The trath of

The Penalty for non-compliance is a fine declared LOST and if at the expiration of MOUNT PABISH, WANCHAT, this it was felt, might depend upon

not exceeding $50.

AGENT WANTED.

NOTTON PIECE GOODS.-A MAN÷ CHEATER FIRM OF MANUFAC. TURERS AND SHIPPERS of Dyed, White, Printed and Coloured Cotton Piece Goods want an Agent in HONGKONG on Com mission Applicants will be treated as strictly confidential.

c/o W. H. BHITE & SON," Advertising Agents,

Blackfriars, Manchester, England.

WAI KEE.

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FLAG & SAILMAKER, No. 129, Des Voeux Road Central,

Top Floor, My HONGKONG........: Telephone No. 1833.

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ane month from the date hereof the above document be not forthoorning an Certificate for the maid Shares will be issued by the Society and thereafter no other will be acknowledged.

Q. MONTAGUE EDE, General Manager. Hongkong 10th April 1918.

11879

THE DAIRY FARM CO, LTD,

PPLICATION has been made to the

A Directors of this Company to issue to WALYER DOUGLAS GRAHAM of Hongkong (deceased) s duplicate Certificate or Certi- ficates in lien thereof upon the statement that the Original Certificate No. 1909 for Bhares numbered 28775/28834 and date 1100 Januarg

1900, has been LOST or DESTROYED, AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that if within 30 days from the date hereof no claims or representation in respect of tuch Original Certificate is made to the Directors they will proceed to deal with such application for a Certiäcate. A

M. MANUE Becretary Dated 4th day of April, 1918.

well-built Four-Boomed House with Garden, Electric Light, Gas and Telephone installed. Apply to

D V. STRAVENSON, Messrs. DEACON, LOOKKE, DEADOM & HARSTON

[1942

AVANT 40%

experience in the manufacture of glue from

the point of view.

According to the message cabled to us on Sunday by our Peking Correspondent, the Chinese Government bas now announced that the negations relate solely to the -passible need for joint military mensiz

or Saturday was 50 and the total number of deaths 45.

been elected Deputy

The polling took place at the Leal Senado. Outside, bands were playing lively marches and the populace wêre As there are indications of the prestating themselves hourse, calling out valence of small-pow in Formoss, the the name of their favoured candidate. authorities have decided, as a preventive As the voters entered the hall they were measure, to enforce vaccination. Conse carefully searched for arms, etc, as it quently, those wishing to enter that was feared that trouble might follow island are advised to get vaccinated the election of an unpopular, candì- before embarkation, unless they were date

The announcement that Dr. bad vaccinated last year, and to provide Lello

was followed by a general tumult themselves with a certificate.

Protests were made against. Dr. Lello'a return, alleging that as he was a Government servant he was not eligible.

production of a cablegram from Lashon to the effect that Dr. Lello war eligible as a candidate. A feeling of resentment prevails, but it is surprising if Dr. Lello was unpopular, that he obtained such a large majority of votes t

In all, 350 votes were cast, but five of these were spoiled, The figures were

Dr. A P. Lello. Dr. F. Cabral

Lady May has received the following telegram from the Vicountess Northcliffe,

an appeal for pearls to form an historic

TANTED by s Enropean Firm in India for the preservation of the peace of G.C.B.E. The Red Cross and the These protests, however, were met by the W

an EXPERT, European, Chinese or the Far East in view of Austro-German Order of St. John have decided to make Americas, who has a thorough practical activities in Siberia Naturally, any Hide enttings and bones. Good salary to a military action to be effective must be Red Cross necklace to be sold, when reliable man. Apply in the first instance efficient, and to be efficient there must be completed, for the benefit of the sick and Japanese control. That goes without say wounded. We very much hope that you MANAGER, with copies of testimonials

Care of "Daily Free" Offee.

ing. The Chinese cannot argue against will help as by collecting pearls and in that, but, nevertheless, they might inter-making this known. Her Majesty The pose objections against the pretensions Queen, Queen Alexandra, and H.R.B, that this supervision or control should Princess Victoria have already given be extended to the establishment of beautiful pearls. A sympathetic re- Dational system of police under the spouse from Hongkong is hoped for. Japanese, that the control of the national HRH Princess Victoria is our Presid finances should be in Japanese hands, that ent-Mary Northelife

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Bor No. 100 Care of “Baily Fresa" Office

1817

224 80

Capt. Velhinho Correa ...... 80 The counting of the votes for the election of a Senator was postponed until the following day, the safe contain ing the voting arns being guarded over night by twelve armed men,