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IMPORTERS AND ENGINEERS

No. 2 NORTH Soochow ROAD

Telephone North 469 & 163,

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DAIRY FARM NEWS

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Without Fresh Milk children "cannot thrive.

The purity and quality of our milk is guaranteed.

Beware of adulterated and impure milk.

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DR. LE CLERC'S:

THE HONGKONG · · DAILY · ` PRESS, MONDAY. OCTOBER 6TH, 1918,

HALF A CENTURY REPUTATIONS

FILLS FOR THI | LIVER & KLDE ETO Lærsluable for diseases of these important organs Gravel, Paina the Back, Goot, Eheamstim, de, Prics 85, leading Chemists, or post free. Da La Czzo Man, On, HAVERSTOCK Boan, NW. LONDON, ENGLAND. Depot: Paris, 12, Bor CAUTEROWE; New York, 90, Berrian Sewer:

Toronto, LT, Long Australia, LOT. BROS Sydowy, and Brisbane; New Zealand Deco Co Ur, Auckland, Chrnchurch, Ponidin, Wallin ta:India, B. E, PAUL & Crt, Orlotts

THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY,

FOLRABION N

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CABLES.

(Continued from page 3.3

LATEST CABLES.

(THROUGH KIUTER'S MOENCT.} DISASTERS IN SPAIN.

STUPENDOUS DAMAGE DONE.

MADRID, October 3rd. The floods, news of which has already Bern cabled, have proved very disastrous. Hailstones smashed the roofs of the houses in Alicante and are lying, äve feet deep inside the houses, while all the Brees and public squares, streets, bridges and railways have been washed away.

TRADE REPORT..

EXPORTS.

Rica-In the absence of demaad, our market has further declined and "sual" rice is now quoted at 815, but, with busi ness Arm in hand, we believe the dealers could be prevailed upon to part with their holdings at about 25 to 30 centa below those figures.

In new crop Pakling. rice some busi- ness has again been done for November- December shipment to the Pacific Coast.

Both the Sinm and Saigon New crops promise. well, and, if nothing should hap pen between now and harvest time, these centres should have a good

export.

two

surplus

3 produble for Home dealers are even now.prepared to A school collapsed in Carthagena, a quot for delivery as far ahead na Jan- teacher being crushed to death. No uary-February text year, but up to this drinking water is available at Carthagenxwriting we have not heard of any busi ness having been done in new erop grain. owing to the bursting of abe pipes and

The

total

under cultivation in the United Starze under

of America estimated the destruction of the wells,

at 1,130,000 acres, being practically the same as last year. Last year, however, the crop was greatly damaged by rainy It weather during the harvesting season...

*boped ourable this if the weather is more fav

Torpedo boats are carrying on a mail service.

It is impossible at present to estimate the casualties. Stupendous damage has been done owing to the wholesale break ing down of communications,

INTERNATIONAL NEWS AGENCY.

. . .

DISSEMINATION OF NEWS FAVOUR ABLE TO GERMANY,

PARIS, October and.. Le Temps learns froin Genova thas Herr Scheidemann," the German ex Premier, took advantage of hi, recent stay in Switzerland to enter into conversation with various German and Swiss person- ages regarding the creation of a grout International News Agency, whose work will be the distribution, to the foreign Press, of new favourable to Germany."

THE WAR ON BOLSHEVISM.

year the same area will give yield of 15 to 20 per cent more than

in 1818.

Our closing quotations are as follows:---- Siam Garden Rice $17. Siam Straight Rice $16. Siam Usual Rice 815.

Saigon Long Rice $14.50. Saigon Round Rice $14. Wuhu White Rire 11.

LAINESE TOBACCO. LA-Stocks of Nam bung

No. Te

exhausted About 2/3,000 bales of the No. 1 able but holders quality "her still avail

are asking about $75 De cul without, so far, finding buyers, at this high

GALLNUTS-Some business has been done

in

this article, and the market went up to $40, but as the close there were sellers at $38 without finding buyers.

ANISFED AND CASSIA OILS continue SAIGON

Class14--We have not heard of The 4/10/4 any business in this line. assortment can he had at last week's

POLISH ALLIANCE WITH GENERAT is nothing doing.

DENIKIN.

LONDON, October 3rd.

A Polish Military Mission bas arrived #ttieneral Denikin's headquarters at Taganrog with the object of forming a Polish alliance with General Denikia

Polish troops, supported by tanks, xcupied Danaburg on the south bank of the vina, taking 700 prisoners and much wat material,

"GOLF AT HOME."- MITCHELL WINS THE PROFES- SIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.

LONDON, October 2nd.

In the Professional Golfers' Association tournament final, Mitchell beat Duncan by one hole. Duncan won the last tourn meat in 1913.

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EARLIER CABLES,

THE BALTIC STATES. NO REASON FOR DECLINING BOLSHEVIKS PROPOSALS.

Ons GENERALLY. -No business is, re- ported.

LARD Both the French and Italian

markets are in need of supplies, but the limits so far offered are quite unwork able:

The South American markets have bought a few more small lots for Movem- ber shipment.

"The closing rate for

IN. "New ting" $36.50 and per " Old tins " $35.50.

ARMED ROBBERY AT TOKAWAN.

CHINESE GIRLS SCHOOL"

ATTACKED.

An armed robbery was committed in the Chinese girls school, belonging to the London Mission, ai Tokawan, on Satur day night, and a student teacher stabbed in the nrin with a dagger.

WILA

:)

THE VICTORIA

COME TO-NIGHT

AND ENJOY THE FINE PROGRAMME

OF PICTURES AND MUSIC

BEING PRESENTED.

NOW

PACKED HOUSES ARE EXPERI-

ENCED

EVERY NIGHT.

STRING BAND FROM THE

ECUADOR" WILL PLAY A CAPITAL..

SELECTION OF MUSIC TO-NIGHT.

YOU SHOULD NOT MISS SEEING

BOXING MATCH BETWEEN

THE

CARPENTIER AND SMITH.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

S.8. ARCHER,” VOY. S-OUT.

From SAN FRANCISCO AND

MANILA.

THE.. above-mentioned .vessel having arrived from the above-mentioned

T

Porta Consignees of cargo are hereby informed that their Cargo will be landed at their risk into the Hazardous and/or extra Hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co, Ltd, and stored

at Consignees risk.

of

Consignees of Cargo are hereby notified that they must produce an Import Permit signed by

by the Superintendent of Importa sad

Hongkong, before Bill Exports Lading can be countersigned.

All broken, chafed and damaged goods are

left in Sao to be in the Godowns, where they will be examined on Oct, 7th, at 10 AM., and Oct. 9th, at 10 AM,

All Claims must be presented within a month of the Steamer's arrival here, after which cannot

they be recognized. No Claim will be admitted after the goods all goodia bave left the Godowns, and remaining undelivered after Oct. 9th, will' be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance ..whatever will be

P.&O.S.N. COY.

THE Twin Screw

S.S.PRINZESSIN

T

will be despatched from Hongkong

on or about OCTOBER 1st, Taking THROUGH » PASSENGERS

CARGO to

MARSEILLES & LONDON.

For Passage and Freight apply to-

MACKINNON MACKENZIE & CO,

22, Des Voeux Road Central

THE

PENINSULAR

ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION 00.

It appears that two student tenchers consignees are requested to send in their STEAM FOR STRAITS

guard

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and an old

men, who

was keeping them. company, were sitting in the hall talking, when suddenly "Tour mea, armed with Bill of Lading for countersignature im knives, made their appear while the other

mediately. One man PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, stood

the door

As Operators, US SHIPPING BOARD. three walked into the hall and ordered

Hongkong, October 2nd, 1818. the inmate to remain silent ca pain of death. One of the girls attempted to call out for help, and she was stabbed, though, fortunately. pot seriously.

The fort were then taken to up outhouse, where thou were tied up and gagged, Thu pro-robbers ransacked the premises and stole

LONDON, October 2nd. Reuter learns, that the Conference of the Baltic States at Dorpat decided, as the Baltic States have no imperialistic doeigns and have cleared the country of Bolsheviks, that there is no reason, for declining Soviet Russia's peo posals.

- LABOUR CONFERENCE AT

WASHINGTON. “

←

LATE ENEMIES MAY ATTEND.

PARIS, October 2nd. The Supreme Council has decided to grant the Austrians and Germans facili- ties for attending the furthcoming lapour conference at Washington.

FRANCE'S EVER-PRESENT

DANGER.

inmates

jewellery and thing to the value of 870.

Police arrived on the scene later and made a thorough search of the pre- mises but without result.

They hope. however, to lay their hands on the robbers in the course of the next few days.

CHINESE WOMAN ASSAULTED. INDIAN WATCHMAN IMPRISONED.

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

THEP.CO.NIS

i.§. Co.'s Stenwer SS, KHIVA" Arrived Hongkong, 30th September, 1919 Frex LONDON, MALTA, MARSEIL

LES, PORT SAID, BOMBAY,

& STRAITE. COLOMBO

Consigneca of Cargo by the above named vessel are hereby informed that at their risk in the Hongkong and their goods are being landed and placed

Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Company's At the Magistracy, on Saturday; Dewan Godowns at Kowloon, where each consign. Singh, an Indian watchman of the Kowment will be sorted out Mark by Mark loon Docks, was charged with ulting and delivery can be obtained as the goods a woman labourer employed at the Docks are landed.

FRANCE ADOPTS TRIPLE ALLIANCE on October 2nd.

TREATY.

Optional goods will be landed here an The woman stated that at 9 o'clock on less instructions Rave been given to the the night is question she was carrying a contrary 6 hours before arrival of the PARIS, October End.

basket containing the boiler parts of a Stedmer. The Chamber of Deputies unanimously launch when defendant made an improper Goods not cleared within eight days, in. adopted the Anglo-France-Americua mili-suggestion her. She did not reply, but cluding date of arrival, will be subject to

continued on her way to the launch. On rent. her return defendant assaulted her with a bamboo pole.

tary convention.

THE PEACE TREATY.

RATIFIED BY FRANCE.

PARIS, October 2nd. The French Chamber has ratified the Fence Treaty by 372 votes to 43.

HACIAL RIOTING IN USA-

DISTURBANCES IN ARKANSAS.

New York, October 2nd.. Helena (Arkansas) reporta another racial riot in which whites and negroes were killed and injured. The distur bances were owing to the search for the murderer of a railway agent. The local authorities anticipate further trouble and have asked for troops to be sent.

No Fire insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever. Defendant stated that witness had a Damaged packages must be left in the grievance against him and was making a Godowns for examination by the Con- false accusation. He denied having aiguece, and the Company's surveyors, quarrelled with the Chines Why Mears. Goddard & Douglas, at 10 am, should we have quarrelst" be asked, on Mondays and Thursdays. "Indians and Chinese pever go against

All claims must be presented within ten each other.?

day, of the Steamer's arrival bere after Mr. Smith sentenced defendant to six which date they cannot be recognised. weeks' hard labour

DOG'S FLESH AS FOOD.

CHINESE IMPRISONED.

No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godcwn.

MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO., Agente, Hongkong, September 30th, 1919. [1319,

A hrown dog was missing from No. 58, BANK RETURNÈ FOR SEPTEMBER. Battery Street. Its mistress, a Chinese woman, searched for it in vain. and The returns of the average amount of offered a reward without result. Then it bank notes in, circulation and of specie THEIR BELGIAN MAJESTIES: dawned upon her that her next door in reserve in Hongkong, during the

neighbour was fond of dogs both live month ended September 30th, 1919, 1 ARRIVAL AT NEW YORK. and dead ones. She visited the flat, and, certified by the managers of the respec-

as nobody else was there at the time, she tive banks are as f follows:- NEW YORK, October 2nd. examined the place. Suddenly she noticed,

Average Specie in Their Belgian Majesties landed from a dog's ear, brown in colour, in the back "Banka.

Amount reserve. the George Washington, which was'yard, but the rest of the animal was not Chartered Bank of escorted to the pier by twelve destroyers #ttached to it. She informed the Police India Australia and by the fleet of yachts in harbour. and a detective visited the place. The

and China...........$ 9,129,604 $ 2.000,000" The forts bred the 21-gun salute. King tenant who was at home on this occasion, Hongkong,

and Albert issued a message to the Americans greeted the detective cordially, and show

-Shanghai Bank- paying tribute to America's part in the ad him some flesh, which he described as Mercantile

ing Corporation, 25,747,133 17,000,000

Bank cow's meat" Unfortunately, there was a large piece of hairy akin also in the pot

of India, Ltd. that was identified as a portion of the -missing dog. The man was arrested and was charged, on Saturday, with stealing I a dog and laughtering it for food. He

received six months' hard labour.

Way.

--THE-SILVER MARKET-

Lombon, October 1st. Silver is quoted at 64 spot and cold. forward. The market is steady.

*1,093,405 580,000

Total 36,270,132 $22,550,000 Sterling securities deposited with the Crown agents valued at £340,000.

t.Securities with the Crown agente £125,000.,

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AND

CEYLON, BOMBAT, EGYPT, MEDITER RANEAN POETS & LONDON..

Through Bills of Lading issued for Batavia American, Continental, and South African Ports

THE Homeward Mail Steamer

"DILWARA carrying His Majesty's Mail, will be despatched from this port about across STU, 1918, taking Cargo for the above. Porta. Passenger accommodation in the connecting veesal, if available, secured before departare from Hongkong.

Silk and Valuable Cargo for Italy, France ad London (under arrangement) will be

Eyed by this Steamer proceeding to and there transhipped to the on-carrying Steamer for Marseilles and London.

Parcals will be received at the Office until 3.P., the day before sailing. The contents and value of all packagó are required.

For further particulars, sailing dates, etc.. Apply to

MACKINNON, MACKENZIE Co

Agoats, F.&O.E.N. Co

Post Box 112,

2. Des Voeux Road Centes!

WAI KEE

FLAG AND SAILMAKER.

No. 12, Des Faux Road Central, Top Floor, HONGKONG.

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