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THE INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL BANK LTD.

INTIMATIONS

VICTORIA DISPENSARY.

NOTICE.

"THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JUNE 24mm, 1919.

THE BUSINESS hitherto conducted by Tove Pharmaert. 14, Queen 1 Road Central, har been transferred to 4. S. WATSON & CO., LTD., the Hongkong Dispensary, who have taken over the stock

and proprietary medicines

prescription books.

Castomer requiring prescriptions repeated will be able to get them dispensed at the Hongkong Dispensary.

F. W. STAPLETON, Manager: Hongkong, June 18th, 1919.

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A S. WATSON & COMPANY, LTD.

NOTICE..

and after iar JULY next, the bours Od was follows

I end of rectors, at Meeting held Un June 21st, 1919, the Bank is in the charge of the Manager, MR. J. USANG LY. The resolution reads:

N view of a Resolution adopted by the GENERAL

"It was rasolved that in order to carry "out the new policy of the Board to "assume more active control, the President

be requested to refrain from exersizing his usual powers of active administration "of the Rank pending the revision of the Articles of Association by an Extra ordinary and a Special Meeting of the "Shareholders the dates for which meeting

are to be decided later."

By Order of the Board,

WILDE

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J. K. CHOY, Secretary.

STORE 8:30 AM to 6PM.

WINE DEPARTMENT Saturdays.8.30 AM. and WAREHOUSE tol DISPENSING DEPARTMENT!

8.30 A. to: 8 PM.

(including Saturdays) Sundays 10 to 1 P.M. 8. P.M. to 7.30 PM.

Such Public holidays as are observed by as, samo hours se on Sundays.

No Medicines" can closing hours, as above.

be obtained after

A & WATSON & CO., LTD. Hongkong, June 4th, 1919.

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GOVERNMENT BILLS, ETC.

ENDERS for SPECIE surrsat in

RANGHAI, up to and for the

of $340,000 current

in Shanghal, will he melted by the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER ARMY PAY DEPARTMENT, noth. 11.3 AM, on June 15th. 1919.

The smount accepted is to be placed by the lenderer to the credit of an soocant with the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING

NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

UN MAN WOO CO., Shipehandlers, Naval Contractors and General Pro viders, have this day REMOVED from Nos 18 & 18, Connaught Hoad Central, to their new premises at Nos. 99 & 101 Das Verus ROAD CRIT (opposite to west corner of the Central Market) Telephone 309. Hongkong, May 28th, 1919.

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LL PERSONE, with the exception of

CORFORATION, Shanghai, no se to be available those of Chinese race desiring to leave an June 28th, 1949.

Persons tendering to state

The amount of Dollar current in Shang bad per £100 for Telegraphic Transfer on the Lords Commissioners of H.M. Treasury, London.

The tenders to be in duplicate, and în noaked our addressed to the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER, ARMY PAY DEPARTMENT. and endorsed "TENDERS FOR GOVEEN: MENT BILLS, etc."

The right to accept or reject any or all of the taniers is removed.

Copies of Forms of Tender can be had on Application.

Persons tendering for (Bill) are hereby aotified that having regard to the provisions of the Arta 25 George III. Cap. 45 and 41, George: II. Cap. 6, the acceptance of any such Tender is rabject to the express condition that no Member of the British House of Commons thall be admitted to shaze or part in or to

Any benefit to arise from the Conhot thereby wads for the allotment of such (Bila)

the Colony should apply in person betwOOD. the hoare of 9 am to 1 1,M., and V1.1 bo 4 PM.

dady, at the PASS OFFICE, POST OFFICE BUILDING.

Applicants will be required to produos Passports or identification papers

All persons, with certain exceptions, wao remain in the Colony for more than 7 days are required to Register themselves ander

REGISTRATION

PERSONE the

ORDINANCE, 1916.

NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

SS CHEKIANG" Arrived Hongkong on June 18th, 1919,

FROM BUMBAT AND STRAITS. Copaigns of Cargo: by the above-named veel are hereby informed that thair, goods are being landed and placed in TER KIT in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company Godown at Kowloon, where each Consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained as, the Gooda are landed.

Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary before 6 hours

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Goods not cleared within. 8 days including date of saival will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance will be affected by ne „in any case whatev...

Damaged packages must be left in the Go- downs for examination by the Consignees, and the Company's Surveyors, Moss GODDARD and Doueras, at 10 AM. MONDATE &nd THURSDATE. All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here,. after which date they cannot be recognised, No Claims will be admitted after the Goodi have left the Godowns.

MACKINNON, "MACKENZIE & CO.,

·Agents,

P&O-B. I. & “Aroan'"' Otm. Hongkong, June 18th, 1919..

8.8. NERA.” COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,

NOTICE.

'N connection with abore Steamer Consignees

sxception of Upiam, Treasure and Valuables are being landed, and stored at their risks, into the hasardous and or artre hasardous: Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co, Ltd, at Eowloon, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unlées. intimation is received from the Consignees

INTIMATION

SPARKLINGTM

MINERAL

Mesura, Butterfeld & Swire have re-

of the drug, no matter what the destina. tion. Bus (there are always buts) still coived information that their steamer, the trade is kept up. It, as would Jasna, which went aground at the en- appear, Great Britain only allows the trance to Vladivostock, harbour recently, export of morphiae to Japan if the has been successfully re-doated. importer there has been granted a licence

The criminal case against ex-Sergeant by the Japanese Government, then it Tulloch has gain been postponed, this Grent Britain might time till Monday next, June 30th. Dr. would seem, that have limited the amount exported to McKenny has not quite recovered, and actual legitimate requiredients and fur. Tulloch has an attack of infhent.

At the Magistracy, yesterday, Mr. R.

ther demanded that all morphis exported to Japan should, after arrival there, be. Hutchison committed for trial at the se controlled that it would become impos. bext Criminal Sessions the Chinese phy- sible for any clandestine exportations to vician, who was charged with the man- China to occur without being immediately slaughter of a little Chinese girl in Yau-

mati." WATER.discovered. To allow the exportation to

Pyeris

Registered.

An amith was carrying a nine-months' old Chinese baby along Queen's Road, on Sunday, when a youth rushed up front bebia and snatched a gold-mounted

Jepan of morphia in quantities far in excess of legitimate requirements is un deniably wrong, and it does not make it any the less wrong to allow such exporta. tion only under licence. To limit oneself to demanding a licence from the importer rattan bangle from the infant. He was chased and arrested. At the Magistracy

is not enough.. Unless the regulations adopted to control the morphin after itsterday, he was sentenced by Mr. Lind- has reached Japan are stringent and well to nine months hard inbour, four hoirs stocks and twelve strokes with the stringently enforced then ao exports to

birch Japan should be allowed even under licence. It can be claimed that the ex

porting country looked upon the fact that alicence had been issued as proof that the morphia, after importation into Japan. would be so "regulated as to prevent aps

An exact reproduction of a well, clandestine shipments to China or to

known Spa at half the price..

Noon TO-DAT requesting it to be landed Blends perfectly with Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned Goods remaining unclaimed after the 20th inst, at Noon, will be abject to rent and landing charge,

All claims must be sent in 4 we on or before the 1st July, or they will not be recognised.

All damaged packages will be azămined on Wanasia, the 26th Last, me 10.4.

No. Fire Insurance has been effected.

J. TOURTET,

Acting Agent Hongkong, 19th June, 1919.

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STRUTBERS & DIXON, INC.

American "WESTCAJOOT."

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especially Whisky.

prevent its use for purposes other than those stipulated in the licence. If the Japanese Government wants to convince the world at large that Japan is seriously regulacing the trade in morphiä so as to prevent abuses sher all is has to do is to detail the procedure relative to the in portation into Japan and the steps taken Spirits, effectively to prevent clandestine ship-

A. S. WATSON & CO.,

LIMITED.

ment to China. What are these licences ?

We am asked by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation to men- tion that they have received a coblogram from their London Office stating that although no official announcement has been made, it is understood that applica tions from abroad for conversion of th per cent. War Loan 1925-1945, 3 per cent. and 6 per cent, exchequer bonds, and per cent. National War Bonds (1st, 2nd, and 3rd series) in the new Loan will be secepted even if received in London after July 12th. the date of closing the list, provided such applications are forwarded without delay.

NEWS.

How much inest one pay the Government FAR EASTERN CABLE Lo have one issued! What becaine of the fifty tons of morphia imported into Japan in the last four years? Will Great Britain euntinue to export morphia to Japan in unlimited quantities provided a licenco has been issued by the Japanese Government "

We have no doubt that it is the sincere desire of the British Government to put an end to all abuses connected with this traffic. The traffic, however, will not be

anlars required may be obtained at the that all the Cargo will be landed at their Forms of Registration, giving the partHE above staaner having arrived, Con-

signees of Cargo are hereby notified ARATED WATER MANUFACTURERS stopped by the simple expedient of making G.P.O. And all Police Stations

risk into the hazardous and/or extra-hazard- ous Godown of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd.. when delivery may be obtained.

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

The provisions in question do not apply to help Contract entered into by any incorporated Company in its corporated capacity and made for the general benefit of the Company.

Any further information can be chlained by persons) application to the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER. A.P.D.

F. J.THURSBY-PELHAM LIKUT. COL,

Try Chest Officer, A.P.D.

A Majesty' Freneury Oos, Hongkong. June 24th, 1919.

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A. G. DA ROCHA.

AUCTIONEER, SURVEYOR

GENERAL BRUKEK.

AND

Queen's Road Central, Telephone No. 2332.

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MAVOURED with instructions from

The Concerned

will sell by Public Auction, TO-DAY (TUESDAY) June 24th, 1818,

at 2.5 2.3,

at his Bales Room,

A QUANTITY OF

MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & EFEECTS.

Comprising:

Blankets, Napkins, Berge, Towels, Rain-

ccata, Combs, and Sundries.

TERMS-Cash on Delivery.

Hongkong, June 23rd, 1918.

A. G. DA ROCHA.

AUCTIONEER, SURVEYOR AND GENERAL BROKER.

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Leptember with one child wanto nurat, ADY travelling to England via Suez end

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TO BE LET FURNISHED, From July 1st.

No.7, MOUNTAIN VIEW, THE PRAK

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Grax & Co., Lap.. BA, Des Voeux Bond Central. [787

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NAVOURED with instructions FAVOUR

The Concerned,

will soll by Public Auction on THURSDAY,

June 28th, 1918, at 230 P

at his Baler Boom,

À. QUANTITY OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS,

Wardrobes Desks, Chairs Chest of Drawers, Dressing Tables, Bookcases, Arm chairs, Curice, Crockery and Ginaware, Brass Ornaments, Vases, Pictures, Ice Boxes, Bedsteada, Clocks, Typewriters, Overmantele, Bideboard, Napkins, Table Cloths, "Hat Stands and long line of Bundries.

Tzzy-Cash on Delivery. Hongkong, June 23rd, 1818.

K WONG FAT.

NEWLY ESTABLISHED,

DHADE I

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AFLAT in Nathan Road, Kowloon

FURNISHED for 12 months, No. 87, The PA (No. 1 Stewart Terrace) containing a Bedrooms and Bathrooms, Hot and Cold Water, Drying room, Dining Rooth, Drawing Room, Sitting Room and Usnal Offices and Serrante Quarters, also Large Garden. Possession July 15th.

Apply to— HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE

CO, LTD., Alexandrs Buildings

ALL kinds of IVORY SANDAL-WOOD, Eden,

MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND SILVER

WARTS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL

37, QUERY'S ROAD, CENTRAL, HONGKONG.

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Goods not cleared by the 29th June, will be subject to rent

·are.

All broken, chafed and damaged packages ta be left in the Godown where they will be examined at 10, on WEDNESDAY the 26th June, by Messrs. Goddard & Douglas.

Claims against the Steamer must be pre- sented in writing within 10 days after the arrival of the Steamer, otherwise they will not be recognised.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by the undersigned in. any case whatever.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the undersigned.

GEO, GRIMBLE & CU, Agente. Hongkong, June 23rd, 1919.

THE

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PENINSULAR AND

ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION. 00.

STEAM FOR STRAITS, CEYLON, BOMBAY, EGYPT, MEDITER RANEAN PORTS AND LONDON.

THROUGH BILL OF LADING ISSUED FOR

·BATAVIA, AMERICAN, COLT"ERZAL, AND SOUTH Árxicar Poz..

THE Homeward Mail Steamer

DUNERA carrying His Majesty's Mail, will be despatched from this port about JULY 9TH, 1919, taking Cargo for the above Porta Passenger accommodation in the connecting reasel, when available, secured before dopar ture from Hongkong.

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regulations forbidding Britans from deal- ing in the drug. It will only be stopped' when Great Britain and other countries shall have prevented the manufacture and sale of morphic and opium to Japan in

[BY COURTESY OF THE CHINA MAIL"];· ANTI-JAPANESE RIOTING IN

SINGAPORE.

THREE CASUALTIES ( MAJOR CHANCELLOR

INJURED,

SINGAPORE, June 20th. The Chinese boycott of Japanese goods led to serious disturbances. Last night Chinese coolies attacked the shops and burnt goods in the streets.

The Police had several collisions with the crowd, and, in one instance, were com. pelled to fire,

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Two Chinese and one Indian were kill-

Hongkong OPTION: 104, Das Vans Boad, C.quantities far in excess of the legitimate ed. Major Chancellor, the Inspector

LONDON Orice: 181, Tzam Sesams, 2.0,

The Baily Press.

2 HONGKONG, JUNE 2ITE, 1919.

General of Police, and two Inspectors were injured.

The Manchester Regiment and naval men had to be called out.

Destruction

of goods 'continues.

Many shops are closed. Precautionary measures have been taken.

No Japanese have been injured.

(THROUGH, REUTER'S AGENCY,]

CHINA AT THE PEACE CON- FERENCE.

requirements of that country. The new regulations will not reduce the amount of opium or morphia, the latter especially, which enters China clandestinely every year; that can only be done by reducing the production and refusing to sell to any country more than it can dispose of legiti OPIUM TRADE FORBIDDEN TO mately. To continue to sell morphia to Japan even under licence at the rate of BRITONS IN CHINA

600,000 ounces a year, as Great Britain THE statement made by Mr. OBATA, Japanese did in 1918, or at the rate of fifty tons in Minister to Peking, to the Honorary four years, as shown by the Japanese · Becretary of the International' Anti-Fofficial trade, returns, well knowing that Opium Association was recently the the bulk of that morphia will eventually subject of criticism which remained unreach China and cause annually the death answered. That criticism endeavoured to of thousands and the moral and physical show that the recent legislation of the ruin of tens of thousands would be un- Japanese Government was not far-reach English." We feel aure that, just as new ing enough to protect China, and that sc regulations affecting Britons in China are long as Great Britain was willing to now being made, so we shall soon see new allow the export of morphia to Japan regulations issued limiting the manufac io quantities far in excess of the legitimate ture and sale of morphiz in Great Britain requirements of that country she was not and more stringent rules enforced as to doing her utmost to put a stop to the the export of such drugs to foreign to study, at Lyons, the possible develop illegitimate traffic in the drug. Neither do the new, regulations issued by His Britannic Majesty's Minister at Peking,

These

Silk and Valuable Cargo for Italy, Franos under date of 28th May, remove completely and London (under arrangement) will be the grounds of his criticism Boed by this Steamer proceeding to

and ther

there transhipped to the regulations are admirable in so far as Steamer for Marseille And they restrict British, subjects in Chins from importing or exporting opium or its derivatives, but it does not thereby follow that the trac in morphin will be reduced by a single, ounce. The criticism of the Japanese Minister still applies. In effect

London

Parcels will be received at the Office until 3F., the day before sailing. The conten and value of all packages are required

For further particulari, sailing dates, etc., Apply to-

MACKINNON, MACKENZIE CO- Agenta, P. & O. 8. N. Co. Post Box 118,

12, Des Voeux Road Central,

WAI KEE.

FLAG AND SAILMAKER No. 123, Des Veux Road Central, Top Floor, HONGKONG. TELEFON No. 1834.

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it was —

"On March 14th last, when the Amend. ment of the Opium Law was taken up for initial discussion in the House of Repro sentativee in Tokyo, the Government dele gute stated, in reply to, questions, that Great Britain was the principal supplier

countries.

Four cases (three deaths) of bubonic plague were reported in the Colony on Saturday.

The time-bell at the Observatory fell about ten seconds late on Sunday owing

to electrical defects.

The total output of the Kailan Mining

Administration's mines for the week ending June 7th, 1919, amounted to 62,125

tons and the sales to 87,301 tons,

As a result of the patomime "Aladdin " the sum of $1,176.05 has been handed over to the Naval and Dockyard Branch of the Ministering Children's League

Ji

Inspector Silva Netto will act as O.C.

of morphine to Japan; that before 1919 No. 2 Company, Police Reserve, during the average, annual import from Great the abocase on leave of Inspector &. E. S. Britain was 30,000 ounces, that in 1913 Alves, to date from day of departure. that record was broken, and that the amount imported had steadily increase since 1913, until in 1917 it had exceeded 500,000 ounces. The statement was made by the Government delegate that recently noon and pleaded that he had completely

Mr. L. A. Nagel, who failed to answer when his name was called out at the Criminal Sessions, yesterday morning, for service on the jury, appeared in the after-

PARIS, June 15th. A Havas mesange' says:— The Minister for China in London haa arrived in Paris to attend the Peace Con-

ference.

JAPANESE AND FRENCH EXCHANGES.

PARIS, June 15th..

A Havas message says:-

Mr. Katatirs Inabata, the President of

the Osaka Chamber of Commerce intenda,

ment of the

exchanges.

French

and Japanese

THE EMPIRE REVUE COMPANY. As we predicted, booking is prooveding rapidly at Moutrie's for the approaching. Empire Revue Company season, which cammen.ces at the Theatre Royal on Thursday evening."

The opening performance will be parti- cularly attractive, inasmuch as each mem- ber of the Company will be seen in his or her particular vaudeville speciality.

A special matinee will be given on Saturday afternoon at 4.30, at which the Children will be admitted at half-price. "Yandeville Banquet" will be presented.

On Saturday night the great American musical comedy success, "Very Good Eddie" will be staged for one night only. The following will be the arrangement of next weck's attractions:-Monday, the brilliant revue, Let's Go Tuesday, the Wednesday and Thursday, the combined

musical melange, "Oh, Baby;" vaudeville and revue entertainment The Follies" (written and produced by George Rose):

Owing to shipping arrangements, it will not be possible for the Empire Cam

the British Government had started to forgotten that he had been warned to pany to appear for a longer season than advised to secure their sents without Control the morphine trade and that attend Court. The Chief Justice inflicted seven nighte, and, therefore, the public arm

delay licences are now required for all shipments a fine of $25., «-