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BANK BOLIDAY.

N accordance with Ordinazos No. 5 of 1912 IN WANGE BANKS

CLOSED for the transation of PUBLIQ BUSINESS on MONDAY, the

August,

Hongkong, 21st July, 1918.

NOMOE.

5th

AUCTIONS

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THE

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DARTICULARS and CONDITIONS of

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THIS is to advise that Mr. H. E, PRICE, late of our Canton Office, is no longor in the employ of this Company.

BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO ' CO., LTD.

NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

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THE HONGKONG

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N INTERIM DIVIDEND. of ONE DOLLAR (81) per Share for account 1918 will be Payable on THURSDAY, the 16th August, 191 Shareholders are requested to apply for Dividend Warrants at the Company's Ofices, St George's Build- inge, Hongkongs

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the 10th August, 1918 THURSDAY, 16th August, 1918, born dan ingjusive,

SHEVAN TOMES & Co., Gueral Managera,

(2275 Hongkong, 30th July, 1918

HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the United Kingdom.) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an INTERIM DIVIDEND of SEVEN PENCE per Sharo for the year ending 31st December, 1918, bas born declared.

The DIVIDEND will be Payable on and after WEDNESDAY the 21st day of August, 1918, to Shareh ideas on the Register on WEDNESDAY, the 7th day of August, 1916, and will be paid to Shareholders on the at the Colonial (Hongkong) Register exchange rate of 3/aper Dollar.

By Order of the Board,

W. E ROBERTS, ....

Secretary

Hongkong, 29th July, 1918.

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HE SIXTEENTH ORDINARY TDESRIAL MEETING of SHARE HOLDERS in the those Company will be held at the Office of Sie. C. P. CHATER, C.M.G., on FRIDAY, 9th August, 1918, at 12.30 PM for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directes with a Statement of Accounts to 31st May 1918.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED fom the 3rd August to the 10th August, both days inclusive,

C. BERNARD BROWN,

Secretary.

Hongkong, 27th July, 1018.

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THE DIOCESAN-BOYS SCHOOL

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TEXT TERM begins on MONDAY,

September 9th, 1918.

Parents and New Scholars can see the Headmaster on September the 7th and 8th, from 9AM--| P.3.

to be held on TUESDAY, the 6th day of August, 1818, at 3 P.M., ^at thờ Office of the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, by Order of HIS EXCELLENOT THE GOVERNOR,

of One Lot of CROWN LAND at Battery Street, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a terza of 75 years, with the option renewal at a CROWN RENT to be Axed by the Surveyor of HIS MAJESTY THỨ KING, for one further term of 75 years.

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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY, AUGUST 1ST. 1918.

INTIMATION

their opponents and their success led to wider action, finally resulting in the virtual occupation of Vladivostock and the destruction of Bolshevik influenco there. Having arrived at this point the difficulty was to know what to do next, Were the Czech-Slovaks to be allowed to

WATSON'S remain in chargo? Their desire was to

Effervesting LIVER

SALT

go to the Italian or the Franco-Belgian front, but their withdraival would plunge Vladivostock again into a state of

CORRESPONDENCE.

AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE GOVERNMENT.

[TO THE EDITOR OF "THE HONGKONG

DAILY PRESS,"]

SIR-The jocular remark made by the Puisno Judge with regard to the Govern. ment starting a poultry farm, which was reported in a recent issue of your paper, might well be considered by members of the Legislative Council.

means.

CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT] THE VLADIVOSTOCK EXPEDITION.

PEKING, July 30th. The Government appropriates $100,000 to finance the expedition to Vladivostock. General Semenoff's force is resting in Chinese territory...

CHINA'S CONGRATULATIONS TO

GENERALISSIMO FOCH,

The Premier has cabled congratulationa to Generalissimo Fort from the Chinese Government.

مضخة

LOOK SEE." HONGKONG'S NEW SUMMER ANNUAL.

At various times, we believe, Hangkong has had its pictorial weeklies dealing with matters of local interest-in prose and verse, but never, so far as we ro member, has it been blessed with a Sum- mor Annual.

The reason may be that the Hongkong Summer is not conducive

chaos. Moreover, it was freely rumour- ed that it was under the encouragement of the Allies that the Czech-Sleviks took possession of Vladivostock, and the Bolsheviks might use this as a justi In no part of the world, probably, are fication for arming the prisoners more fowls kept, and certainly in no who were hostile to the Allies and seek part of the world is the average fowl and ing to cut up the Czech Slovak forces, breakfast 48g of such a low standard. Some such reasoning as this seems to have The keeping of high-class poultry un- actuated the Allies and the United doubtedly received a filip from the States in deciding that an expedition poultry show, since when many peng of must be scut to Vladivostock. In askingbirds have been imported.

This, how. Japan to provide the troops for that ever, can only be done by people of expedition they were simply following- the path of least resistance, for Japan,

The Experimental Poultry Farm, also, A SAFE AND GENTLE it was known, was quite ready and has enabled many to acquire eggs, which willing to send troops. The United in the ordinary course will result in many States, however, was not prepared to go possessing thorough-bred fowls. any further than Vladivostock: That Again, however, it is not everyone who to energy and enterprise. However, two city having already fallen into pro-Ally can afford to pay from $10 to $20 for a of our literary enthusiasts-Messrs. A. hands, it was at least politic that it sitting of eggs. Doubtless the proprietors Hicks and C. M. Wilson-drave decided should remain in their hands, provided are compelled to chargo a high figure to that we meet something to lighten our-

reimburse themselves what must have dull moments. One would imagine from Russians that nothing like a permanent been a considerable outlay.

reading the reports of the proceedlings occupation was contemplated. Ag for

before the Conscription Tribunal tha Japan, it is evident from the reports in

In a Colony such as this, where of few people in Hongkong have any duil the Japanese papers that she was pre necessity European. Indies have so little moments in these days, but that by the pared to go much further than the to occupy them, the opportunity of "tak-way. The associate editors also want to United States thought prudent. Aing up a useful hobby would be eagerly dispel the prevailing gloom and depres rather extensive wheme seems to have welcomed. In many other Colonies their sinn. The method they have chosen to been prepared, which would have taken Governments maintain extensive farms, achieve their landable intention is to the expedition far to the west of Vladivo notably in Australia, Canada and South give us a summer(annual, and they are stock. Even in Japan, however, such an Africa, and have, by the fact that they to be sincerely complimented both upon adventure was not without its opponents, run without considering profits, their enterprise and daring and also upon The Diplomatic Advisory Council, com brought good stock within the reach of the excellent amusing magazine which everyone, and the results have been won-

they have produced. derful.

APERIENT

August, 1918, at 3 F.M., at the Offices of the making a Pleasant, Cooling and that ample evidence were offered the

PUBLIC Wonxs DEPARTMENT, by Order of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, of One Lot of CROWN LAND at Babington Path, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renowal at a CROWN BENT to be fred by the Barveyor of Hu MAJESTY-THE KING, for one further terms of 75 years.

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presentatives of the political parties, to whom the scheme was submitted by the Government, expressed disapproval of it. Only rumours are available to show on wint grounds the opposition was based, but, apparently, they were economic, The original plan of the Government was thus reduced to its present dimen sions, indignantly described by Japanese General us 1 mere route march," In any case, it appears certain that the United States Government

can

:

Private enterprise doubtless can do, and is doing, much, but, as I have pointed out, only a limited few benefit. To start things on a scale to be of real benefit to the community at large would require comparatively little money and in a very short time the concorn would be self- supporting.

I trust that laving, through your kind nes, endeavoured to bring the mutter to

Not all the articles are devoted to local subjects. They embrace 1 considerably wider field, and, while of course, load allusions are numerous and we have a translation from the Book of Ham denting with that, nover-failing source of controversy -- the

famous Conscription Ordinance-there is fare provided a suit all tastes. The pages aro profusely- illustrated. The coloured frontispiece is admirably executed, and is typical of all summer annuals, whether they hail from Quarry Bay or Brighton. There is no

would not have consented to the original/their notice that some member of the need to deal with the contents of the

LONDON: OFFICE: 281,-FLAM-Benzar-E-G. schemer-It-hat-bren already noted that public feeling in Japan is divided on the question of intervention to Siberia. Those who opposed it from the first are averse from. it in any shape or form, while those who have always been eager for intervention are not satisfied with the present plan. A special session of the Japanese Dict is to be held for voting the funds required, and no doubt more will be heard then as to the ultimate objects of the expedition.

HONGKONG, 18T Auoust, 1918.

Among those who left the Colony yes- terday were the Rev. and Mrs. W. T

Featherstone.

Council wil give it serious consideration volume in detail. The editors have been I am convinced that if the suggestion fortunate in enlisting the co-operation were placed before the Council thero of many writers of ability, and with a would be a large majerity in its favour.number of verses by E.W.H., “G.d.,” Braddell, and others, whosa.

It is surprising that the proddetion of so important a part of our diet should have been so neglected.

Holand work is well-known to residents here, we think it may fairly be said that the editors' hope will be realised that the. Annual will meet with public apprecia- tion.

I must thank you for having allowed me to occupy sé much of your space, but if by so doing. I have induced someone

We warmly recommend the magazine. in a position to take this matter up to the public, not only because the editors and push it, both you and 1 will live propose to give a considerable portion earned the gratitude of the Colony.of the proceeds from the sale to War Yours faithfully,

Charities, but because it is well worth the dollar at which it is offered. It will he on sale this morning and may b obtained from all booksellers..

DORKING.

OF

Two cases of bubonic plague and one RELIEF OF PRISONERS case of diphtheria were notified in the Colony on Tuesday,

Monday next being a public holiday all the exchange banks will be closed for the transaction of public business.

WAR

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE MONGEONG DAILY PRESS."]

THE MAIDEN VOYAGE OF THE SS NANKING.”

JAPAN AND SIBERIA. The decision of the Japanese Government to intervene in Siria within a week or two of announcing diametrically opposite intentions must not be regarded as indicative of aus vacillation on the part of our Far Eastern Ally. It will be remembered that it was stated by a Minister in the last session of the Diet that in no circumstances would the Japanese Government take independent action; that is to say, it would not act except in conjunction with the other Powers or with their approval. The great obstacle to joint action was the attitude of the United States, which THE SOUL OF A NATION Your Cutlery, in upul 26 to July 2nd, three and a half days behind regarded any attempt to interfere in the

next Sunday's 'collections to the con- Bettlement of Russia's internal affairs as.

[BY GWEN SEAMAN.

gregation and. friends of Union Church fraught with dángr. Recent develop The little things of which

and any others who may wish to take the we lately chattered-

opportunity afforded by the fourth anni The dearth of taxis or the dawn of ị

versary of our country's declaration of spring; Themes we discussed as

though they real-war. The offerings for the day will go ly mattered,

to the Prisoners of War. Relief Fund. We are assured that the need was never more urgent, and I am confident that

former pccasions, á response will be made.

Czech.

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now invited Japan to dispatch a force to Eastern Siberia. The object of the -United States ne doubt, to prevent

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calamity befalling the Slovaks, who acted primarily, in self. defence. There was a danger that they would be deprived of their arms, and even of their liberty, by the Bolsheviks, under pressure of the German Govern ment. The Allics were thus placed in a difficult position. While it was greatly

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Like rationed meat or raiders

wing*~*~

prattle,

on

the

How thin it seems to-day, this vacant Drowned by the thunder rolling in the

West,

Voice of the great arbitrament of battle That puts our temper to the final test. Thither our eyes are turned, our hearts

are straining, Where those we love, whose courage

laughs at fear, s

ing, Go to their death for all we hold most

dear.

in the interests of the Allies that the Amid the storm of steel around thein rain- German prisoners should be disarmed, it was almost equally in their interests that the Czech Slovaks should not be dis-New-borns of this supremest hour of trial, armed, since they were deserters from

the Central Powers and had expressed their determination to fight on the side of the Allies. Gradually they made their way eastward in separata bands, their object being to get out of Russia by the

anly route possible. They met with opposition on the way from the Bolshevik Red Guards and finally they were com pelled to fight." They proved superior to

In quiet confidence shall be our strength. Fixed on a faith that will not take denial Nor doubt that we have found our soul

at length.

O

of sinew,

England, staunch of nerve and strong Best when you face the odds and stand

at bay,

Gis in you !

The Yanking, Capt. T. H. Dobson, bus Sin-Once again I ask leave to address, the Pacific. She left San Francisco on just completed her maiden voyage acrosa

26 on

generous Donations may

be sent to the Church Treasurer, Mr. A.

the Ecuator of the Pacific Mail line, and reached Yokohama a

day ahead and proved her entire seaworthiness.

Congress, built in 1915. for the Pacifc The Nanking was formerly the str Coast Stegiashin Co. to ply between Van- couver, Victoria, Seattle, and Los Angeles and intervening ports. burner and can do 18 knots, though her She is an oil-

speed will be kept down to that of the China The Nanking is 480-ft. in length

B. D. Cousland, care of Mesars. A. Ross-ft. beam; gross tonnage 15,000; cargo & Co. Yours, etx.,

J. KIRK MACONACHIE. Hongkong, 1st August, 1918.

MILLIONAIRE PRIVATE..

capacity 4,500 tons. The passenger ac commodation provides for 130 first-class, 100 second-class, and 300 steerage.

There are a number of one herth rooms and also baths, each suite being finished in a different colour hardwood mahogany, white mahogany," bird's-eye" maple, ete. The public rooms are spact-

A despatch from Winnipeg states that ous and tastily decorated. Over the din Mr. Joseph Richardson, a millionaire of ing room on the promenade deck is a Winnipeg, and president or director of large observation room " or salon and Western Canada, has been informed by deck, is a large wind shelter alcove built half-a-dozen grain bandling firms in reading room combined, and amidships, on

Judge Haggart that his interests are not across the ship's deck.

Now show a watching world what stuff, vital enough to warrent his exemption With its feat now increased to two from military service, and that on ships, the China Mail Steamship Co. will Now make your soldiers proud of you August. Ist he must join up au a private have a trans-Pacific sailing every

to-day I

Punch

soldier.

weeks.

AFG