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EW ADVERTISEMENTS

TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

ANTRIES for the above Tournainout close

on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY TH

FM. HODGSON,

Hun. Secretary-

WANTED.

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RAUGHTSMAN with experience in

State experience, etc, and salary required.

Apply-

Box 331, Care of "Daily Presa" Office. (331

HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAU STEAMBOAT CO., LTD.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE DIVIDEND of BLOG per Share, THE

declared at the Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders, held This Day, will be PAYABLE Rt the HONGKONG AND SHANUBAÎ BANKING Corporation, 08 and after TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14th, 1918.

Shareholders are requnster to apply to the Office of the Company for Warranta.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

W. E. CLARKE, Secretary. Hongkong, February 11th. 18.

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Be DR. HAROLD MACFARLANE,

Понятных

AUCTIONS

I UBLIC AUCTIONS.

BY APPOINTMENT.

G.

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THE HONGKONG. DAILY PRESS, THUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH, 1919.

HUGHES AND HOUGH,

RUCTIONCKEN TO TAK

GOVEERKENT

AFRILLALTY.

General Auctioneers,

Share, Conl and General Iroduce Brokers

and

Commision Acents.

PROPRIETORS

AND

"TO-KWA-WAN COAL"

STORAGE.

UODEN USED

BENTLEYS

A. D. 4th a 5 EDITIONS

A Telegraprie vode. Telegraphir Address *■EIBION,” Houghong

PUBLIC AUCTION,

The Undersigned have received instruc tions from H. GALE, Esq., to sell by Public Auction,

on

FRIDAY,

INTIMATIONS

HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND

FINANCE CO., LTD.

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ORDINARY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Hoxoxone HOTEL Hongkong un SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, 1919, at 11.30 AM, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with a Statemet of Accounts for the year ending 31st December,

1918.

The TRANSFER HOOKS of the Company will be ULOSED) from zue 8th Febranty to the 18th Februscy (outh days inclusive), during which period nu Trauster of Shares can be Registered.

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,

General Managers. Hongkong, January 28th, 1919.

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INTIMATION

WATSON'S

Emulsion of

is almost entirely internal, will have to One case (ote death) of cerebro-spinal wait until her other liabilities are dis- lever was reported in the Colony

charged. Great Britain, however, is not Tuesday. the only onimaat. The total bill presented by the Allies amounts £24,000,000,000, though this is now under Paris. Interest on that sum at 6 per cent. would absorb £1,200,000,000 a year.

The ques tion in Can Germany meet this demand? Before the war, the financial advisers of the British Government computed Ger- many's wealth at between fifteen and

revision by the Conference at

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For stealing a roll of cloth from the P.&O. 3.5. Novaru, sentenced, by Mr. J.

#Chines Wh R. Wood, ai the Magistracy, yesterday, to four monile' hard labour and four hours' stocks. Defendant wag arrested in the Canton Road by a lakang, who was easpicious because defendant's trousers buiged out

The American Consul General

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COD LIVER twenty thousand millions sterling, and received advice from Washington that

OIL

with Hypophosphites.

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the

BONGKONG AND SHANGHAI DANKING CORPORATION.

of the SHAREHOLDERS in this Corporation

will be held at the CITY HALL, Hongkong, A Highly Nutritive Food

on SATURDAY, the 22ND day of FEBRUARY, 1919, at Noce, for the purpose of receiving the Report the Directore, together with A Statement of Accounts for the year ending the 31st December, 1918,

The REGISTER of SHARES of the Corporation will be CLOSED from MON. DAY, February 19th,

SATURDAY, February 22nd, 1919 (both days inclusive),

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the National Association of Hosiery and Underwear Maqufacturers of the United States are to hold an exposition, display, and sale of hosiery., underwent, and kuitted goods, in Philadelphia, early an June. These manufacturers are prepar ing to sell direct to importers without

although the British Imperial Commis sion, which bag been investigating the suitjert recently, regards this under-estimate, it appears doubtu whether the Allies could fully reimburse themselves even if they left Germany nothing It is obviously impossible, however, to do that, for the people must intermediaries. and foreign merchance le given the means to work in order to make the wealth available.

The Prime Minister, however, hopes it will be found thng Germany's capacity to pay will "g" a pretty long way." The re difficulties to be overcome. place, the necessity for maintaining a Whampoa Dock Co. The deceased, who large Army of Occupation in Germany was 38 years of age and unmarried, fell for an indefinite period must be obvinterf, ill just before Chinese New Year, and

interested are invited to attend this ex position.

We regret to record the death, which ocenered yesterday, at the French Hom are two pital, of Mr. Wilfred Tulip, engineer In the first draughman of the Hongkong ani

the 14th February, 1915, at 2.30 p.m., ut during which period uo Transfer of Shares Agreeable to the taste and vely for nut only would it be likely to provoke was removed to Hospital, where he under Claim his residence “Calesend," 109, The l'eak, cam bo Baglstered. Awhatever against the Estate of the

LL PERSONS having any

aboro-muned Dncea-ed who died on the 7th day of February, 1919, at No. 2, Humphrey's Buildings, Kowloon, are risqueted to mini particulars of the samem writing to me the undersigned un ur beture the 10th day of February, 1919.

Dased this ith day of February, 1910.

E. J. AGASSIZ, No. 24, Queen's Homil Central, Hongkong,

Bolicitor for the Executrix,

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THE WHOLE OF THE VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE,

dex.

Bic,

contained therein,

comprising:

By Order of the Court of Director,

N. J. STABB,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, February 4th, 1919.

1200

readily digested by Delicate

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NOTICE.

Children and Invalids.

a fresh conflict, but it would deprive GL. WOOL R11 operation for appendicitis, Britain of thousanda of men required for which, however, did not prove successful industry. Fortunately, it is believed that

in saving his life. The reused was a the necessary pressure to compel Ger

Lecturer at the University, and an en- rany to pay the indemnity canthusiastic Freemason. baving been master exercised by economic and international of Zetland Lodge and D.Q.D. of C. in the Again, the debt must not be paid District Grand Royal Arch Chapter of by dumping sweated goods into Great Hongkong and South Ching Than Britain, because that would seriously dis

funeral will take place this evening at There was organs the labour market

5 o'clock, and will be of a military great uufery against the inflax of character, the deceased having been articles" made in Germany" before the Corporal in the Machinetian section of

Beads

PREPARED BY

♫

Large Upholstered Chesterfield Sofas and Arm-chairs, by Maple, London, Occasional Tables, Lady's Teakwood Burean, Carpets and Rugs, Pictures, &c, Extension Dining Table (4 spare leaves) Sideboard, Dining Chairs. &c., and a THE PASS OFFICE will be REMOVED

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Central Police Station the Auted," complete set of Table Glass, DIOCESAN BOYS SCHOOL. Wet and Dry Bull Thermomster, Antique top floor POST OFFICE BUILDING to blo Shefield Plate Tea Tray, Silver Fruit 18th From that date onwards, Permits to TEXT TERM begins on MONDAY,

leave the Colony will he issued from there Dish, &c. February 17th, 1919, at 8.45 A.M.

White Enamelled Bedroom Suite and not the Central Police Station.

ALL PERSONS, with the exception of A. S. WATSON & war, when the balance of trade between the Defence Corpe. boys at the school should, if possible, sen the specially made to owner's design) (59) those of Chinese race desiring to leave

Parents on Guardians wishing to place

good as new) Nursery Furniture, White; Headminster between 9 A.K, and 1 P.M. any Enamelled, Children's Tricycle, Rocking the Colony should apply in person between day before February 17th.

Horse, Camphorwood Linen Press, and the hours of 9 AM to i F.M. and SPM to 42.M. Rav. W. T. FEATHERSTONE,

Hot-room Cupboards, Singer Sewing Machine, Bathroom, and Kitchen Uten sils, including Large Kitchen Stove with Boiler,

Honduraster.

WANTED.

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ALBO

Upright Overstring Cottage Piano by Bodd's

OTTLES for Mineral Waters 10 and 19 Moutrie in good condition Baragraph and Stand, American Ice Chest, Lady's Reply giving prices, etc., to-

carrying chair, Lawn Mower, Stone Roller,, and a number of Pot Plants, Maiden Hair Fern, &c., &c.,

Box 321,

Care of "Daily Press" Office.

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WANTED

THIEFFFICER for "S191MAN"

Appir

CHIEF

GERMINAL CIGAR STORE,

18 Nathan Kuad, Kowloon.

FOR SALE

1270

NE NEW 18 inch "GREEN'S" LAWN

MOWER completa.

Price £80,00 or nearest offer.

Apply-

P. E.

FA

1st G. B. MANCHESTER RECIT,

Mt. Austin Barracks,

where it can be seen.

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A. G. DA ROCHA. AUCTIONEER, SURVEYOR AND GENERAL BROKER.

AVOURED with instruction from

The Concerned, will sell by Public Anotion on SATURDAY,

FEBRUARY 15TH, 1919, at 11. A.M... at bis Sales Room, Queen's Road Central, A QUANTITY OF MISCELLANEOUS

GOODS," Comprising:- Blankets, Serge, Cold Creatu, Cosmetique, Blanco de Perle, Oatmeal Soap by Graham Bros., Chicago, Morning Dew Complexion Soap by American Perfumery Co., Chicago, 7 Tea Gursors, Brushes, 5 Acetylone Lamps

and a long line of Sundries.

TERMS: Cash on Delivery. Hongkong, February 11th, 1919.

A. G. DA ROCHA, AUCTIONEER, SURVEYOR AND GENERAL BROKER.

FAVOURED with

instructions from

The Concerned, will sell by Public Auotion on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18mm, 1919. at 11 am, ať the Kwong Mang Bang Shipyard at Sam Bui Po,

ONE STEEL TUG, bailt in 1911 for tho French Navy, bottom part galvanized plates, compound engines, 10 x 20 18 inches otrokes,

No boiler.

Particulars of Hull: 78 foot long, 16 feet- in brewith, 8 feet doop.

The hull was repaired recently.

A launch will leave Blake Pier at 19.30 nm. en the day of the sale to convoy intending purchaser

Terms:-20% deposite to be paid immediato. ly on the fall of the hammer

Hongkong, February 11th, 1919.

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The Undersigned_have_roseived instruo tions to sell a thoir Bales Rooms, No. 8, Do Youx Road, Corner of Ios House Stroot,

One Upright Cottage Plano, spacially made for the climato by Francis Bacon, New York. (Fractically new)

One Boudoir Grand Piano, by Collard & Cellard, in good condition.

Particulars from the findersigned. Torma-Cath.

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers

(Full Particulars from Catalogue). On view from the 13th inst. at 2.30 p.m Terms: Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.

The Undersigned have received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction,

(For Account of the Concerned), ON SATURDAY, February 18th, 1919, at 10.3 A.K., at their Sales Rooms, No. 8. Dre Voux Road, Corner of Ice Hou Street, Several lengths Bin Serge GOOD QUALITY to be sold without reserve,

also

A consigament of Gen's Straw Hats, &c. Terms: Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers-

The Undersigned have received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction

(For Account of the Concerned), ON TUESDAY,

February 16th, 1910, comiencing at 2.30 .., at their Sales Rooms, No. 8. Des Voux Rood, Corner of leo House Street,

A Lame QUANTITY OF USEFUL HOUSEHOLD LINENS, TRAWN WORK, AND EMBROIDERIS, comprising:- HOUSEHOLD LINENS:Fingle and Double Plain and Homstitched Streets, Pillow Cases, Double White Sain Quilts, Linen Damask Ferviettes, Glass Cloths, Bath Towels, Face Towels, &c., &c. DRAWNWORK-Bedspreads, Pillow Cases,

Tray Cloths, &o, da EMBROIDERIES: Bedspreads, Table Covers, Ten Cloths, Runners 18 by 54 in. A low lots of Attache and Bellow Valises. (All new goods and small lots to suit

purchasers).

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers,

Terms: Cash.

The Undersigned have received instruo tions to sell by Public Auction

(For Account of the Concorned), ON WEDNESDAY, February 19th, 1010, at 11 AM, at Kwong Tuck Choong's Shipyard, To-Kwa-Wan, ONE COMPLETE SET ENGINES AND

BOILER IN GOOD WORKING ORDER,

DZAURIPTION:

Set of Compound Engines, 16 x 33 x 24 stroke

Boiler, 19 10, working pressure 180 lbs. on Veritas survey.

To be sold in one lot, together with Engine Scat, Shafts and Propolior and all piping, ko,

mutt Bollar.

daily

Applicants will be required to produce Passports or identification papers.

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

of

PERSONS the REGISTRATION ORDINANCE, 1916.

Forms of Registration giving the parti anlars required may be obtained at the G.PO. and at all Police Stations.

The Penalty for non-compliance is a fine not exceeding $50.

0.

B

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WAR DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS. QEALED TENDERS will be received

at the Headquarters Offices, Victoria Barracks, Hoogkong, until 12 o'clock Noos on the dates stated, for the under-mentioned services for a period of twelve months from April 1st, 1916-

Fuel and Washing, 17th Febranty, 1819. Forage and Indian supplies, 18th February,

1913.

Meal and General Supplies "A", 1st

February, 1919.

General Supplies "B", 22nd February, 1919, Hospital Supplice, 27th February, 1919. Barrack Berriors, 28th February, 1919. Transport Serviosa, 3rd March, 1919. Formsund other particulara may be obtain- ed personally at the shove Offices between the hours of 10 a.. and I p.m.

Tender forms must be properly filled up, god, sad dated, und delivered in a sealed envelope marked "TENDER FOR FORAGE, ETC.

7

CO., LTD.,

HONGKONG

DISPENSARY,

TEL. 16.

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BIR.H. Eddos At Falk Hok Tung, Canton, China, on the 11th February, to Mr. and Mre. ARTHUR VIVIAN HOOG, a FOD

{327 MARRIAGE. BROWN-TAYLOR-At the Peak Church, an February 11th, by the Rev. H. Copley-Moyle, M.A., Henry Daven port, son of J. H H Browne of 28, Uplands Road, Hornsey, London, to Mariam Elizabeth, only child of the late SAMUR. M. TAYLOR, 1.8. Con- an at Birmingham, and of Mrs. Taylor.

1329 DEATH. Tunis-At the French Hospital, Wan

chai, on February 12th, WILFRED Telir, draughtsman, Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd., aged 28 ⚫ years. Funeral will pass the monument, at 1326 p.m., to-day.

Hongkong Urpion: 104, Das Varz Road, C. London Osroom: 181, Frant Svanur, E.C.

The Baily Press.

HONGKONG, Fedeuart 13th, 1929.

Tenders must be, and will not be entertain- ed unless accompanied by a deposit of $100 as forfeited to the State if the tenderer fails to guarantee of good faith, such sum to be attend at the Headquarters Offices, after twenty-four hours notice in writing being left at the tenderer's address, or fails to send THE ALLIES BILL AGAINST in samples within twenty-four hours of writ ten application being left at the said address, or refuses to accept a contract allotted to him. The right to reject all, or any, teaders is specially reserved."

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THE

DIRECTORY

GERMANY.

Those who have read the election speeches

in his

CANTON

NEWS.

BY COURTESY OF THE CHUNG nous

BAN PO. ]

CANTON, February 12th.

THE CANTON-MACAO RAILWAY.

The proposal to construct a railway

the two nations WILB hot more than between Twenty and thirty million# sterling The situation may be immagined if goods to the value of four hundred millions a year- the interest on our war debt of, say, eight thousand millions-- were received free of cost. Experts are of opinion that this can be avoided. M. LOUIN GEBRIN, who visited Germany several times during the war capacity of president of the Victualling from Caaton to Macso has again been

We are informed that a Cormities for the invaded Regiong of revived. -France,

the chant bas floated a company, with a urges the surrender of largest sum in ready money that can be capital of several million dollars, obtained from the debtore, gold socuri. carry out the work which will be com

menced in March. Lies, neutrals' bills at sight, and also all securities Laken from banks and private houses. Next, payment in kind all State plant and machinery, all available газ materiale, With- out reference to the recovery of stock

It is annouheed that the time allowed for the Internal Peace Conference, which and property of all kinds carried

ja to be opened in Shanghai, is FJ8209 uff by the Gertnang from

occupied month.

The discussion of all questiona territory. Then, the timber the must be completed within that period, so magnificent State forests of Central that the North and South may be re- Europe should be utilised, and the united as quickly as possible. extensive coal and enlt mines brought THE PEKING QOVERNMENT AND THE TREA into the Recount. The entire Fleet should be delivered up--and, presumably,

in

The line will be 350 lia in length and there will be branches to Kougioon and other markete in the interior. YUE INTERNAL PEACE CONFERENCE,

SCHER.

The Peking Government, having learnt

a portion of the mercantile marine-as that the Treasurer in Canton has secured well as railway stock in good repair. several loans from foreigners, has wired Finally, the minimum figure of the sur-

to the Canton Government stating that plus of national revenue and profit such loans will not be recognised by the should belong to the Allies. This tribute, Peking Government after peace is con-

He

M. GUERIN thinks, should continue to be paid for a period of fifteen years. fully realises that it is not in the interests of the Allies to strangle the Germanic people and to give them no breathing

time

An agency of the Yokohama Specie Bank was opened at Batavia, on February 12th, under the charge of Mr. Shogo Kusakari

The Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp, K.C., of the leading members of the GoverO.R.E., and Mrs. Kemp are leaving for nent will bardly need the saurasc given in a recent talegram that there is Home on or about March 7th. no weakening in the British demand that our chemies shall make proper repara tion for the damage which the Allies have sustained as a consequence of the war. Mr. LLOYD GEonor pointed out at Bristol that, by the jurisprudence of every rivi- lised country in the world, the loser in any lawsuit pays the costs. Apart from the question of equity, there is another reason the next criminal sessions, by Mr. J. I. why Germany should foot the bill. The Wood, at the Magistracy, yesterday. expenditure of Great Britain has been greater than that of Germany-probably OHINA, JAPAN, PHILIPPINES.seven or eight thousand millions sterling as compared with six or seven thousand millions and this difference, if allowed

AND

CHRONICLE

FOR

STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.

ETC.

1919 EDITION

A Chinese, charged with attempting an armed robbery in a house in Bonham Rond West, was committed for trial at

A meeting of all members of the Chinees Maritime Customs Bervice will be held on Saturday, at 6.30 p.m., in the Customs Library, Honam, to discuss the to remain, would seriously handicap conditions of mrvice and receive sugges

Donnected with the above-mentioned Engines (57th Year of Publication) British Isles are little more than half

+$1,80 Anchors and Chains, Wooden Mast, AND

■ Navigating Compasses.

On view at Kwong Tuck Choonga shipyard. Launch to convoy intending purchasers will Jonvo lake Pier af 18.30 AM, on dato of sale

Torms: Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneera. Houghen: February 11th 1816. · (281)

cluded.

CINEMATOGRAPH THEATRES.

The management of the Coronet Theatre has secured another Fox film, and it is certain that a crowded houSH will greet William S. Hart, the cowboy

hero of Hell's Hinges," at both per- formances to-day. The him gives a realistic presentation of life in thu mining towns of the Far West.

The Cottrell Brothers, occentric aero- bata, and Miss Sophie Cottrell, a grace- ful danceuse with a voice which sho knows to use to advantage, are appearing at the Victoria Theatre tonight, An- other episode of The Count of Monte Cristo and American Gazette No. 24 Dre also on the programme

AN ABUSIVE RICKSHA COOLIE.

At the Magistracy, yesterday, before Mr. J. R. Wood, a Chinese ricksha-pullor was charged with abusing his "fare."

Mr. J. Mukerjee, the complainant, statek thoa he engaged the riekaba to carry him from his house at Nathan Road to the Star Ferry, and paid the man & conta. Defendant refused to take the money,

in future competition, owing to the foot tions for the improvements of same to bo that the population, and area of the deapatched to the Inspector-Genera] at

Poking. Chose of Germany with the impending Booking is now open at Moutrie's for addition of German-Austria. It should the Chlidren's Ministering League grand bo as eney for Germany to pay the in-variety concert on Saturday, February terest on £14,000,000,000 as for us to 2nd. As the good work of the Leaguo iɛ Large Volume

$11.00

pay the interest in £7,000,000,000. Gor well known, it is hoped that the public on it, and then abused him. Abridged

7.00 many, says Mr. LLOYD Geunde, must pay will beartily support the concert. The Orders should be sent to the "up to the full limit of her capacity," programme, which will be published HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. LD. 'and, of course, her own war debt, which later, is one that is bound to appeal.

READY ON FEBRUARY 15th

PRICE:

641

AM

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Defendant said he did not abuse com- plainant, but demanded 10 cents, which was the usual fare betwoch the two place

Mr. Wood Inød defendant $7.

A