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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH,

1918

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

TO LET.

FIVE ROOMED FURNISHED HOUSE

In the Pack

Apply

Box No. 1390 Care of "Dally Frees" Office

B.

(13-0

GOVERNMENT BILLS, ETC..

ENDERS for SPECIE

current

in

TIENTSIN, ap to sad for the sam

of $300,000 currant in Tientsin, will be received

INTIMATIONS

THE HONGKONG CORINTHIAN

YACHT CLUB.

THE OPENING CRUISE of the Season will be held on SUNDAY Dext OCTOBER 19TH, to an anchorage ball-mie East of Channel Hocks. Race Programmes are being sent to Members.

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HONGKONG JOCKEY" CLUB.

SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS FOR THE

BEASON 1919-1920. ..

by the TREASURY CHEST OFFICERE Lists in conection with the above

ARMY PAY DEPARTMENT, until 11.30 X.

October 16th, '12×0.

on Oct

The amount accepted in to be placed by the Tanderer to the credit of an sccunt with the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING COR. FORATION, Tientsin, as to be available on October 17th, 1919

Fersons tondering to siste

The amount of Dollars current in Tientsin per £100 for Telegraphic Transfer on the Fords Commissioners of HM. Trowery, London

DOVO

The tenders to be in duplicate, and in selec rer, addressed to the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER ARMY PAY DEPARTMENT. and endorsed TENDERS FOR GUVERN- MENT BILLS, ota".

The right to accept or reject any or all of the tenders is reserved."

Copies of

of Forms of Tonder can be had on

Perso?*

tendering for (Bills) are hereby having regard to the provisions of the Asts 22 George IIL, Cap. 45 and 41, George II. Cap. 52, the acceptance of any such Tender subject to the express condition that no Member of the British Hone of Commons shall be admitted to any shame or part in or to boneft to arise from the Contract thereby

for the allotment of ruch (Bills)." The provisions in question do not apply to Contracta entered into by say incorporated. Company in its corporated capacity and made for the general benefit of the Company."

Any further informatio the TREASURY on be obtained by personal CHEST OFFICER.

AP.D

F. J. THURSBY PELHAM, Le-Col

Treasury Chest Oucer, A.P.D.

His Majesty's Treasury Office.

Hongkong, October 16th, 1819.

are now posted at the RAC COURAE and the HowarÓNG CLUB

COST PER PONY Hongkong $300.-c.fi.

The lista will positively close on SATUR- DAY NOVEMBER 1978, 1 18.

By: Order,

G. W. GEGG, Acting Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, October 8th, 1919 (1365

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NOTICE. LL Persons with the exception of persons of Chinese race, witing to leave the Colony must have in their posses sion & VALID PASSPORT Passengers not in possession of passports will not be allowed oulonve the Colouis certain arceptions,

All persons who remain in the Colony for more than

7 days

INTIMATIONS

THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY, LTD.

THE THIRTY-EIGHTH ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Com- paay will be held at the Offices of the General Managers, Mosers. JARDINE, HATHR BON & CO. LED. Pedder Street, Hongkong. on FRIDAY, OCTOBER, 17TH at Noor, for the parposs of receiving the Report of the Directors,

the Directors and

THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be: CLOSED Uctober LED from October 11th to

By Order of the Board, JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LÁDA,

General Managers

and Audito counts, and electing

inclusive.

Hongkong, October 2nd, 1818.

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4. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that An EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL HEETING of A. S. WATSON & CO. LIMITED, will be held at the HONGONG HOTEL on MONDAY, the 20th day of OCTOBER 1919,

Noox, for the purpose of considering, and if though will be sub- At, approving, the draft nes Articles mitted to the Meeting. A popy of

of such Articles and a copy of the existing Articles may be seen at the Offices of the Genaral Hanagers in Alexandra Buildings, Des Vœux Road Central,

entra, Victoria Hongkong. In such tions of the proposed now Articles which difer from the Articles are indicated by underlining in black ink. Articles with or without modification, the Should the Meating Approve of such subjoined. Extraordinary Resolution will be

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the

required to "Register them propost the new Articles already,ap-.

selves under the REGISTRATION G PERSONS ORDINANCE, 1918.

Forms of Registration, giving the par ticulars required, may be obtained at the G.P.O. and at all Police Stations.

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

E. D. C. WOLFE, Captain Superintendent of Police.. Hongkong, September sand, 1910.

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BY ORDER OF THE OWNERS.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE

VERY VALUABLE BUILDING SITE- Situato at

·KOWLOON. POINT,

TSIMTSATSUI,

WITH LARGE FRONTAGE ON KIMBERLEY ROAD,

KOWLOON,

RIPE FOR IMMEDIACE DEVELOP- -

MENT

"TO BE SOLD BY

PUBLIC AUCTION,

ON

THURSDAY,

The 30th day of October, 1818, at 12 o'clock

Noor by

MR. GEO P. LAMMERT

at his Auction Rooms in Duddell Street,

The Property consists of:-

All that piece or parcel of ground situate at Kowloon in the Colony of Hongkong and registered in the Land Office at THE REMAINING PORTION OF KOWLOON INLAND LOT NO. 1164. –

Tao Property is situate in a very desirable position ready for immediate building purposes.

Particulars and Conditions of Eale may be obtained from,

M-6S DEACON LOOKER DEACON

A HARSTON.

1, Des Voeux Road Central,

Hongkong

Or. From

The Vendors' Solicitors

ME GEO. P. LAMMERT,

The Auctioneer.

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AMERİCAN AND MANCHURIAN

LINE.

NOTICE TO CONBIGNEES.

TROM NEW YORK.

THE Steamakip

"ČITY OF FLORENCE"

having „serived; Consignees of Cargo" (are hereby notified that all goods are” being landed at their risk into, the hazardous and or extra hazardous Godowna of the Hong- kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co, Ltd., whence delivery may be obtained.

No Claim will be admitted after the Goods kave left the Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 2nd October will be subject to rent,

All Claims against the Steamer, must be presented to the Undersign d on or before the 20th October, 1913, or they will not be recognised.

B

PUBLIO ACUTION.

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DARTIQULABS and CONDITIONS of

Pe letting by Publis Auction Sale, to be held on. MONDAY, the 20th day at October, 1918, 8 PJ, the Offices of the PUBLIC WORK DEPARTMENT, by Order of Hus ExGLETOY THE GOVERNOR,

of One Lot of CROWN LAND at Mong Kok Kewicon, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at CROWN LENT to be fixed by the Barreyor of His Matrety za King, for one further Larm of 75 year%..

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Boundary

Bealesta

Squaro fort

E.

1

T.

fant

foot Tort | Foot

130

130 130

130 16,000 212 (14,250)

FUBLIC AUCTION

(1289.

BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES

■>

Minstructions to sell by Public Auction On FRIDAY,

R. GEO. P. LAMMERT bas received

he 31st day October, 1919, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon at bis Sale Room in Duddel! Street, Victoria Hoogkung.

The Steamship “ABIA" 1061 tons now lying in Kowloon Bay in the Harbour of Hongkong together with all the furnitures, Store equipment and apparten- anoce now on board.

IN ONE LOT

This ship is Chinese ship registered in Canton and is constructed of ateol. She has the following dimensions unmely, Length 263. feet, Breadth 32 feet 8 inches, and Depth 18 feet 9 inches, and her speed is about 10 knots. For further particulars and conditions of Sale and for orders for inspections of the vessel please apply to-

MERA, KUNG YUEN,

123, Wing Lak Street, MESSEE, DEACON, LOOKER, DEACON

&HARSTON,

All Broken, phafed and damaged goods er to be left in the Goups, where the FAV

will be examined on 21st October, at 9 A .

No Fire Insurance bas been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

THE BANK LINE, LTD, General Agent,

Bangkong, October 13th, 1919

WANTED.

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or

1, Den Vœux Road Central, Vendors Solicitors

to Mz GEO. P. LAMMERT,

The Auctioneer.

"proved by this Meating, and for the "parrose of identification subscribed by the Chairman theroof, be and the same "are hereby adopted as the Articles of the Company to the exclusion of and in autatitution for all the existing Articles thereof."

Should the Resolution be passed by the required majority, it will be submitted for confirmation as a Special Resolution to s second Extraordinary General Meeting which will be subsequently convened.

Dated this 9th day of October, 1912,

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON

General Managers.

51371

'GULA-KALUMPONG · RUBBER

No

ESTATE, LIMITED.

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the SHARE REGISTER of the above Company will be CLOSED from 99th September to 17th October, 1919, both days inclusive.

1st.

LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS, Colonial Register. Hongkong, September 28th, 1919, (1313"

TO LET.

TO. 4 Conduit Road, 8 ROOMS and out-houses. Possesion November

Apply to-

F. M. GUTIEREZ, "TEX BIRD CAGE?

or at Messra. SarwAK TOME,& Co

(1389

TO LET

SHOP in Nathan Road, Kawloon.

Apply to....

HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE

"CO., LTD., Alexandra Buildings

A

TO LET, FURNISHED.

about

INTIMATION

WATSON'S

THE

E

PREMIER SCOTCH

OF THE FAR EAST

E WATSON'S

VERY OLD LIQU

Serach whist

GREENOCK SCOTLA

BER

FOR 25 YEARS POPULARITY MAINTAINED

BY ITS

EXCELLENT QUALITY NOT BY EXPENSIVE WORLD-WIDE

organising ability of her business men

Three cases (kreo deaths) of gastro-

and the patient devotion to duty of betonterisis were reported in the Colony on manual workers Sir AceKLAND OEDDES Sunday" and Monday. reminds us that America has her own troubles to contend with, and that her exports are bindered by exchange Un- liko Great Britain, abe is not well-placed

Mr. Denman Fuller, writing' from Llandudno on August 13th, states 'that be is feeling fairly fit but has still to be

for world trade geographically, we pre very careful. It is impossible to obtain passage back to the Colony till

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April

The marriage will take place shortly of Mr. C. A. Grimes, of the P.W.D, young, est son of the late Mr. S. Grimes, and

From a consideration of all the circumstances, Sir AUCKLAND is con vinced that América is unable to drive British trade from the markets of the world. This conclusion, as we showed in our issus of yesterday, coincides with that | Mrs, Nicholl, of Southampton, and Miss recently reached by two experts - Mr.

H. Heck, youngest daughter of the Inte E. MACKEY EDDAR, head of the firm of Mr. and Mrs. H. Heckt, of Herne Bay. Sperling & Co., whose knowledge of the United States extends over a quarter of

"The third annual aquatic sports of the

forces

The American Consul-General bas received instructions from the Depart- ment of State indicating that bereafter American citizens "retaching to the

a century, has very little fear of Ameri-local division of the St. John's Ambu- cae competition generally. Ir. regard to lance Brigade will be held on Saturday next. There are two 100 yards" races shipping he predicts tha; ten years hence

open for outside competition; one for we shall have recovered all the leeway

members of the V.R.C, and the "other for due to the war, and American ship owners will be very gladly transferring members of the naval and military their vessels to the British register. For this he gives six reasone, amongst them being the higher cost of construction and operation ruling in America. A similar view is taken by Sir JossPH DAVIES after a visit to the most important shipbuild-alted States and bearing passporta ing yards of the United States. "I have issued or renewed within six months will come back," he says, satisfied that we

not be required by the United States can always hold our own in shipbuilding Government to have such passports 'veri- anless a great, change is brought about fed by Consular officers on the other side. After all, it is only to be expected that long experience and natural facilities should count for some thing. So far as the cost of construc

is

Japan tion

.compures concerned unfavourably with the United States, Soares, Sergt. Strange, R.A.M.C. Mr. D. Laing, A. B. Frenk (EL.M. S. and; according to the British Consul- General ռե Kobe, some shipbuild-Tarantula), Mr. AN, Other, Mr. S, A. ing companies are diverting some of Marcal, Signalman J. F. Cooke (H..S.

their afforts. to

the

manufacture of

machinery rather than maintain their whole establishment for the purpose of turning out ships. Japan, of course, labours under the disadvantage of de pending upon outside sources for nearly all her raw materials. She possesses no iron mines and ber coal is very expensive. Wages, also, are advancing rapidly, and, although they are still considerably below those obtaining in the United Kingdom, A. S. WATSON & CO.Japaness workmen, as Sir AUCKLAND

ADVERTISING

LIMITED.

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, HONGKONG.

BIRTH. SAYL-At Church Stretton, Shropshire,

on August 31st., to Mr. and Mrs. G R. SATER, & son,

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GEDDE points out, are far less skilful than British, Only recently Mr. E. T CROWE, the Commercial "Attaché to the British Embassy in Japan, laid stress

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this fact and mentioned that comparatively little research work is being done in other words, the Japanese are content to be merely imitatora-and most industries are still in the initial MADDOCK-FRIEDLEWSKI:-At the British stage: Consequently, Japanese goods are Episcopal Church. Foochow, on Octo-inferior in quality to British, though ber 2nd. by the Right Rev. Bishop considerably cheaper, and, being of

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NO. 12A, THE PRAK for 18 months from November 1st. next. Bix Rooms, Radiatora, Grass Lawn Tennis Court.

Apply-

PALMER & TURNER, Alexandra Buildings

FOR SALE.

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MARRIAGES.

Hind WILLIAM HOMBERSTONE, son of the late William Rokeby Maddock, to different grade, are generally speaking MARIE LEAE, youngest daughter of Asher Friedlewski, of Lodz, Poland.

non-competitive. The Lancashire cotton PENNECARD MOONEY.-A.

industry, which has had a record year of the Consulate, Sbangbai, on October 4th, prosperity despite the concessions to and afterwards at the Holy Trinity labour, is confident of its ability to meet. Cathedral, by the Rev. Dean Walker,

As regards Germany, Sir CECILIA, eldest daughter of Mr. and all-comers. Mrs. James Mooney, Shanghai, AUCKLAND GEDDES assures us that careful ARTHUR THOMAS, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Panoecard, London.

investigations show that it will, perhaps DEATHS.

be many years before she will be able to MACPHAIL-At 5, Singapore Road, Shang. resume tor place amongst the great bai, on October 6th., MARGARET manufacturing nations of the world. She MACPHAIL, wife of Mr. T. Macphail.

lacks raw materials, and her workmen, Quiss-At the French Hospital, „Hong-

kong, on October 11th., THOMAS hopeless and dispirited, are not showing SIMON QUINN, aged 31 years. (Shang-that industry with which they are com. hal papers please copy.) [1399

monly credited. Advices from unofficial

indicate HONGKONG OFFICE: 19, Das Vœux ROAD, C. sources, also,

that Ger- LONDON, OFFICE: 131, FLEET STazm, E.Ç.

many's return

# Lormal exist- ence ix proceeding very alowly. While the fall in the exchange value of the mark may tend to restrict importa and to assist exporta increases the sum which the nation has to pay abroad to such an extent as to outweigh these apparent advantages. Nevertheless,

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, OCTOBER 15TH, "1919.

•

to

"MUNAL 0-Boomed House with BRITISH TRADE PROSPECTS. Sir ARTHUR STZEL MAITLAND, who speaks Large Garden.

Apply-

LOXLEY & Đồ York Buildings.

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THE CALL FOR ECONOMY

and

THE COST OF LIVING

4-

»

AND

from

A. G. DA ROCHA,

SURVEYOR AUCTIONEER,

GENERAL BROKER,

Queen's Boad Central, Telephone No. 2831.

NAVOÚRED with instructions

The Corberned, hy Public Anction THURSDAY, October 18th, 1913, -

at 2.15 €, at his Bales Room, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS: Wardrobes, Desks, Chairs, Chest of Drawers, Dreasing. Tables, Bookcases, Arm- chairs, Carion, Crockery and Glaarwarp,

will

الرحيم

BY Old Established Firms in South of Brass Ornamente, Tasce, Pictures, Ice Borem

China an ASSISTANT who is conver

ut with the inspection of RaSilk:

Apply to-

To those who realise the urgent necessity for greater economy and to those who are confronted with the great problem of the increased cost of living, we would suggest that one of the foremost factors in reducing

expenses is the intelligent and consistent cultivation of home gardens.

GRACA & 00,

„ Dealers in Vegetable and Flower Seeds,

3o. 10, WYNDHAM STREET,

HONGKONG.

Bedsteads. Clocks, Typowziters. Overmantola, Bideboard Napkins, Tablolotha,

tands and a long line of Sundries.

Hat

Two-Cash on Delivery.

12307

Hongkong, October 11th, 1912.

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P.O. Box 630.

XXX. Care of Daily Prem” Oños.

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I is a welcome change to turn from the from the experience gained as Minister gloomy forebodings which have been our for Overseas Trade, describes it as a daily portion for month past to Sir AUCKLAND (SDDE' cheerful, outlook upon

foolish under-estimate of German capa- city to believe that Germany's war para-

The following are the eleven entries for the V.R.C. Harbour swimming race to morrow evening:-Mrs. Richmond. Mr. J. R. Johnstone, Mr. B. Lysh, Mr. J. R.

Tarantula) and Mr. G. Jack. It is not certain whether Mr. Johnstone will be

able to compete; it is hoped be will be in condition by to-morrow. It will be noticed that last year's winner. Mri a Logan, has pot entered-unless he is bid- dea under the soubriquet of A. N.

Other."

TYPHOON WARNINGS.

The following telegrams have been

received by the American Consulate- General, Hongkong, from the Manila Observatory

8 p.m., October 13th. Cyclone or 'typhoon east of the South ern Visayas or Northern Mindanao, moving W. or W.N.W:

p.m., October 14th.. Cyclone or typhoon over the Eastern Visayas, moving W.. or W.N.W

CANTON, NEWS.

October 14th.

PEACE PROSPECTS.

In regard to the question of peace, the Peking Government is requested to dis- solve the Parliament in Reking in procf of its sincerity.

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Mt is reported that Ting Nai-ching; a' northern representative, had recently carried to General Luk Wing-ting a letter from the President, Hsu Shih-chang, con gratulating him on his birthday and offering to restore him to the position he held before the outbreak of hostilities if be agrees to conclude peace with the Peking Government,

A message from Nanning states that General Luk Wing-ting has returned recently to his native village, Meming

after inspecting a joint parade of the new troops in Langchow. The ex-Civil Governor, Chan Ping-kwan, who followed General Luk to Lungchow has returned. to Nanning, and been appointed Lak' plenipotentiary to meet the representa tives who have been sent to consult Luk. Certain delegates, however, from the Northern leaders who were sent to confer with Lak have been taken to see him personally owing to the importance of the matters they wish to discuss. MILITARY PREPARATIONS,

British trade prospects. The feare, that lysis will last long, and be prophecies responsio Li Kan-yuen has requested

Great Britain'e commerce is likely to that when it is past the process of com-

than

formerly

guns

In view of the reports of the increase of troops in Kiangs and Fukien, the members of the Military Government have ordered the Southern leaders at the front to prepare to meet any attack, but not to assume the offensive, as the Mili- tary Government will not accept the

for renewing hostilities.

suffer seriously from German, Japanese bination will be found to have developed from, the Tigris forts to the Na-hung

permission to remove certain big and American competition the President considerably. Fortunately, however, the front for use when in case of

of need. Commander Chan Kwing-ming, of the Board of Trade regards experiences of the past five years have

in has declared martial law in, Fukien, a bunchow, in Fukien, chimerical-providing the nation puts its done much, to create a conscious in shoulder to the wheel. Our own difficulGreat Britain of the problems of foreign and has ordered other preparation to be

made. ties aro 00 "well advertised that we trade with the result that there is a

A foreigner reports that a certain willingness are very apt to overlook these of greater

military leader has ordered a large other nations. There has been labour among manufacturers to co-operate in quantity of ammunition through a cer

tain foreign firm. unreat all over the world, but this their common interest.

Delivery has been promised within a very short time when fact has been obscured by the prominence

$200,000 has been paid." given by Race to the strikes in Creat

PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY AND CIVIL GOVERNOR-

SHIP. Britain. We have heard comparatively little, for example, of the steel workers strike in the United States, though it has assumed very serious proportions. On the other hand we have heard much of Club Lusitano, on October 21st, in cele America's wonderful industrial activity, bration of the sixth anniversary of the and of Germany's plans for robbing us of“ Associcao Portuguesa de our commercial supremacy by the superior Mutuos."

Bishop, Lander and Mrs. Lander are expected to return to the Colony by the Empress of Russia about October 25th.

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An At Home" is being held at the

Bocorros

The Speaker of the Provincial Assem bly has notified, the members that a special session is to be opened for them, to deal with various questions which have not yet been settled. It is stated that the most important of the questiona is that relating to the election of a Civil Governor. The Treasurer, Yeung Wing- tai, is strongly recommended for the. position by one group of members,