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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

LEGISLATIVE

COUNCIL

ELECTION.

TO THE JUSTICES OF THE FRACE, FOR THE COLONY OF HONGKONG.

* GENTLEMEN :-*,

The closeness of the context in which I took part two years ago encourages me again to offer myself 15 INDÉPENDENT candidate for the vacancy in the representa LA Hon of the Justices of the Peace on the,

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THE HONGKONG, DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MAY 30,

ENTERTAINMENT.

FRIDAY and SATURDAY, MAY 7TH & BE

AT THE

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in aid of they OATHOLIO MEN'S CLUB

(St. Patrick's Hall, Garden Hond). FOR"CATHOLIC RAILORS & SOLDIERS.

Are Council. My proposer and HIS EXCELALENOY THE GOVER TNDER the Distinguished Patronago of are Messrs. John Scott Harston and Frank Smyth. The ballet will take place at NOR and LADY STUBBS, Commodore V. G. Supreme Court on WEDNESDAY Dext, GURNER, RN, and Colonel J. YOUNG, MAY TH, between the hours of and Commanding the Forces in China. 6,30 z.M., and I now ask for your support...

The traditional policy of paas elected mem-ONE AUT PLAYS.......... "THE CONVERSION OF Abers--such as Mesarz, Hawatt, Khowan,

NAT STURG”. Morey-Stowart, Pollock, Holyoak and

Major Law, Captain and Mrs. BanW been freely to criticise the Government, which is inclined to err in being to conservative. If elected, I intend to follow the example of my predecessors to the limit of my powers

While it is practically impossible, in the face of a permanent Government majority, for Hon. Unofficial members to-initiate legis- lation I shall endeavour, if returned, to secure attention to the following matters, which I deem necessary for the continued - progress of the Colony-

1. The deepening of the Harbour to meet

requirements in sight...

2. The construction of an Aerodrome and Seaplane Harbour. Mechanical Aying has developed rapidly, and Hongkong must be on the aerial mail route In the meantime Canton is ahead. „

* The necessity of pushing forward the promised Kowloon Hospital to prevent unnecessary suffering and loss of life.

4. The provision of a new and more cheer- fal Lunatic Asylum, as advocated years ago in Council by the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak. The motto "Abandon hepa

and

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and other Well-Known Amateurs.

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all ye who enter here might well be letting by Public Auction Sale, to inscribed over the portals of the preekt. Institution."

DARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS of

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INTIMATIONS

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GEORGE PERUY FORSTER and H. F. SCUDAMORE haye been authorised to Sign for the Company per procuration."

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USE W. RICOU & CO. Hongkong, April 26th, 1990.

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Major H. G. BAGNALE, R.G.A..

RA Mess, Kowloon,ły

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NOTICE.

[ESSRS LANE, CRAWFORD & CO, bave just received a fresh, shipment of the following SMOKING MIXTURES, in 4 ox. tins

Craven, Mugges, Banker's and Bir Philips also Bryant and May's Special Safety Damp proof MATCHES £5 centà per

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one dozen boxes.

5. A continuation of the present policy of

making motor roads through our beauti of His EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, of ans ful Colony, and at the same time provid-Lot of CROWN LAND East of Portulam galongade, wherever possible, place Road, in the Colony of Hongkong, for

day of Mar 1993, at a PM, at the Offices THE SONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD of the Public Works Department, by Order

ing.

where

people can picnic or take their

easc. At small cost there is room for a miniature park with existing shady trees, between North Point and Quarry Bay, where others besides moterista could find quiet recreation after work,

REDUCTION IN PRICE

FIROM MẠT 18, 1920, the Price of Current

INTIMATION

WATSON'S

effervescing

LIVER

1990

SALTS

taken in the morning will

quickly relieve that slight

derangement and impart a

feeling of health, vigour and

exhilaration.

SOLE AGENTS:

content with that, and will the Russians Two cases of corebrospinal fever and be content to leave it as that! The one case of puerperal fever worn reported complaint is made in Japan that a strict in the Colony on Friday.

censorship is being kept and it is difficult.

see tain what the position is, but Commander C. W. Beckwith, RN, prastically a state of war exists between Assistant Superintendent of Water Police, Russia and Japan for reasons that are has been appointed Deputy Superinten not easy to define, unless we are to assign dent.

them to Japanese occupation of Russian territory. Japan is for the moment

The China Mail S.S. Co. advertise that

master. She can convey a large army to their steamer Vile in making a special Russis at very short notice and she has sailing to Singapore, on June ist and plenty of armaments in which the returning about Juze 14th.

| Russians are lacking. On the other hand

the Russians aro on their own soil, and are practically solid against the

The following additional firms have

been granted, licences to trade under the

Japanese. Whatever their private Non-Ferrous Metal Industry Ordinance,

1919:-Joe Mornes & Co.; Choung Fu

it

politicağ differences, they are united in resisting the Japanese invasion. The Japanese army, like the German army in Shura (agont Mow Mo). Belgium, is surrounded by a bootila

The death is announced at Tientsin, of population, with a whole continent behind them to draw upon. Their resistance may Charles L W. M. Norris-Newman, in his be expected to be protracted, however 7th year. The late Lt-Colonel Norris Newman had resided for many years in strong a position Japan may hold

As stated above, there is no doubt that Tientsin, and was well-known as Editor the civil power in Japan is strongly of the China Critic which only recently against any military adventure in Siberia, changed hands, and changed its name. but there is little probability that the civil arm will prove itself the stronger and

H.E. the Governor has appointed the prevail. A general election is ahead, but following gentlemen to be Justices of the general elections in Japan do not count Peace for the Colony of Hongkong:- for much in directing Japan's policy in Official:-Mosra. E. W. Carpenter and A. the things that matter, and by the time H. Crook; Un-official-Messrs. A H. the election is over Japan will be so well Compton, H. B. L. Dowbiggin, Ho Kwong, established in Siberia that no Government James Reid. J. H. Wallace and N. L would care to take the risk of proposing Watson

An Interested Party," who writes a

a withdrawal. All the evidence goes to show that the military party has again overruled the civil party in Japan. letter containing many inquiries respecting There is even reason to believe that the funds of the old Portugiese Insurance military party had long ago decided upon Society to which reference was made, in' the adventure in Siberia. A prominent our columns a week ago, might possibly Japanese military officer, some time 280, obtain the information he desires by com- discussed with military frankness the municating with the Colonial Secretary at plans of the military party in Siberia,

a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal for LIGHTING and FANS will be A. S. WATSON & CO., dismissing the idea that there was to be

at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor

of His MAJESTY THE KING, for one further term of 75 years.

6. The removal of restrictions in the centre of the city to allow of the erection of buildings six stories high" in order to meet the urgent demand for additional soffice accommodation. Fire appliances

and water, if not already available,musk | | be provided forthwith.

7. The resumption of all land now occupied by the Naval and Military authorities in the centre of the city.” The Parade. Ground should be surrendered forthwith for building purposes

8. The resumption of Land Sales either alongside the motor-road or in certain defined areas where people can buy requirements at, known rates. If anctions are necessary, "claim jumping could be deterred by purchasses being obliged to comments building the required standard of house within three months; otherwise, the lot to revert to the original applicant at the upset price. No bid to be accepted from any. one unless he had deposited approved plans before the date of auction." A member of the Constitutional Reform Association, I want the mode rate reforms they advocate...

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The Estimates are too far ahead to criticise If you do me the honour to elect the, I will do my utmost to justify your confidence.

Your obedient serraat, A. B. LOWE Hongkong, April 30th, 1990.

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PRACE OF HONGKONG.

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PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

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DEATH. HOLLIDAY-At Shanghai, on April 25th, ELIZA SELINA MARY, the beloved wife of Cecil Holliday.

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Lot of CROWN LAND above Kennedy Road, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term af 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rant to be fired by the Burveyor of HIS MAJESTY THE KING, for one farther term of 75 years.

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i statim. This Hotel has just been completely renovated and refurnished is now up-to-date in every respect and under

English Cuisine under personal

Fon of the

In deference to a widely expressed with I am offering myself as a candidate for the vacancy on the Hongkong Legislative Council I trust I shall receive your support at the election. If elected I shall purane the policy of the proggens of the Colony. Ithail my particular attention to the trade and shipping interests of the Colony, on which T recognise. Its prosperity to a great extent depends, and with which I am not altogether Cornerof Haiphong & Hankow Roads

milar after very many years of varied

Te L business experience. I am

greatly in ympathy with t opening up of e

the the improvement of existing rõnda, parti cularly that leading to the terminus of the Peak Tramway, also the provision of holiday, resorts and recreation grounds for bota adults and children on which the health and efficiency of the members of the community so much depend. The housing problem and that of public health will also receive my earnest consideration and endeavours for the benefit of the pablio. I have considerable experience sa Deputy in Command of the Hongkong Police Reserve Force. There is argent need of improvement in the Police Force of Hongkong and I feel myself.com- tpetent to assist in this improvement. Ihave Abeen a Justice of the Peace for very many- years and in that capacity have visited tho Gaai hospitals, and lunatic asylum and, again feel that I am competent to assist in the improvement of these institutions, I have Mão been in close touch with the commercial Iman of this Colony, and know well the cont dislons of "trade and enterprise. Yank Himprovements in Kowloon and in the ferry" mrvice to Kowloon should be effected in the

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established OF improved There is also

goods fo

great need of a hospital at Kowloon and I Phallosan every endeavour to maxist in ita establishment. ⠀ "If elected it will be my Tearnest desire and endeavour to do all that is in my power for the benefit

Hongkong and Kowloon,

of the residents

I am, Gentlemen,

Your: obedient servant, ZTE HOUGH,

Hongkong, April 30th, 1930-

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any withdrawal, This interview appeared As will be seen from our advertising in all the Japanese papers and elicited columns an entertainment is to be given no denial from the Government nor any at the Royal Artillery Theatre, Victoria reprimand for the officer, although its Barracks, on Friday and Saturday, 7th indiscretion was blazing Now it is stated

and 8th May, in aid of the Catholic Men's that the dissolution of the Diet was Club which has recently been establixbed. ordered to get that body out of the way in St. Patrick's Hall, Garden Road. This while Japan's policy in Siberia Club is being opened primarily for the men developing. Ministers apparently got

tired of repeating assurances that th of the Army and Navy, but there are also Japanese troops would evacuate Biberia large number of civilian members, and Another piece of evidence as to the the civilian commanity

Boogknag

conflict between the military and civil Police are allowed epresentatives

parties is to be found in a Vladivostock each on the General Committee. By the dispatch which was issued by a Japanese rules the President must be an Officer of Press Agency. It appeared in some of the the Imperial Naval or Military Forces, papers, and was then suppressed. It and the Vice-President a member of the purported to be an interview with a civilian community or of the Hongkong member of the Japanese diplomatic Police Force, in which there are a large mission to Biberia, and while it gave number of Catholics. Of the other eight assurances that Japan had no desire to members of the General Committes "two anaume a protectorate over Siberis, at the (not necessarily officers) shall be repre same time it dropped more than hinta sentatives of the Navy, and two (not that the Japanese Military Mission had necessarily officers) shall be representa- not always worked harmoniously, chiefly tives of the Army; two shall be members because the Military Mission would do of the Hongkong Police Force; andTM more apparently than it was privileged to shall be members of the civilian com Thus it was stated that the Mission had

two

JAPAN AND SIBERIA.

branches in Chita, Irkutak, and Harbin,munity." St. Patrick's Hall, which has always more or less in sympathy with been taken over by the Club, is badly in THE J

Japanese Government recently BEMESOFY, BOZANOFF, KALMIZOT and other need of extensive repairs, furniture his to issued another announcement in regard reactionary elements, and made reports be provided, and the two billiard tables, to the withdrawal of its troops in Siberia. direct to the General Staff in Tokyo which have been unneed for some years, The announcement gave but an uncertain without taking orders from the Commust be re-covered. - The absolutely neces promise in the matter; in fact some of mander of the Japanese Expeditionary sary initial expenditure will amount to the Japanese papers criticised it not as Force. Further the officers of the at least $1,500, and it is hoped that neft-

a promise of withdrawal but as a Military Mission continued the arreste of Friday' and Saturday's entertainment statomicat of reasons for continued Bussians and Koreans after the disarm will assist materially towards theas ex- occupation.... The reasons given for post-tens of the Russian troops, and released penses. paring withdrawal of the troops were the the political prisoners from the fortress, Stubbe, K.O.M.G., Lady Stubbs, Com

H.E. the Governor, Sir R. E protection of Japanese residents in despite orders to the contrary. As to modore Y. G. Gurner, R.N., and Colonel Siberia, the protection of lines of whether the Military Mission and the J. Young, R.E., Commanding the Forcen Korean and Manchurian frontiers. Until as stated some doubts may be felt, as the ronage to the entertainment. The Band of communication, and the protection of the Expeditionary Staff were at such odds in China, have kindly extended their pat order had been restored and a stable officer who prophesied great doings in the 2nd Wiltshire Regiment will play on Governing it established the occupation Siberia was no other than the Japanese Saturday evening, when HE the Gover was te ontinue. The repatriation of the Commander's Chief of Staff. Czechs we also mentioned, but this has whether the Military Mimion did act present.

But nor and Lady Stubbe and party will ha now become of secondary importance, independently, or only pretended to act since the Russians are as eager to get the independently, so as to anve the face of the Czechs out of the country as they are to Japanese Commander, it is evident that get the Japanese, and no obstacle would it acted very much on its own respon

LIFT BOYS ON STRIKE An epidemic of strikes seems to be sweep-

be placed in the way of their departure sibility and only sought the approval of ing over Hongkong, consequent on the in- There is no doubt that in making this the General Staff. This dispatch, an creased cost of living. The first disatis declaration the military authority in stated, was suppressed; evidently it was faction was on the part of goldsmithe, Japan overruled the civil authority. The felt that it was a little too candid in then came the fitters strike, disorganis Siperian, expedition was and is not showing the weakness of the civil arm and ing street trafic and now many in the popolar. There are few attractions for the strength of the Gary The Colony have the unpleasant experience of the Japanese in the north and absolutely military party has thus ached treading the winding staircase up an enthusiasm in fighting the Russa on her adventure on the mainland of Asia, the outcome of which difficult

for this is what it has come to. With

the admittance of free discussion following

the downfall of the Kolturak régime it

inevitable that ... » the

to see. It is partly camcntiased be fine different floors as the lift boys empl

Tem

morning The boys petitioned the

pany for an increase of 20 their present wages, stating

not received an advance for On the other hand the increased: the, wag

ther

of Balshevism fears which have gone to by the Hongkong Land Investment and to Boling that telegram-hich put Agency Co., Ltd., struck work on Satu the Bolsheviks in a favourable light are nese liable to be suppressed. Although docupation should be questioned by the professedly, having the most stable por in the world, Japanese statemen? Yes MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & EFFEULS Russians, then resented, and finally for their country in the

resisted. Japan's methods under the Bolshevik movement, and chathe KOLICHAK régime did not make the troops Precautions to keep out danger

thoughts and preserve the

pristine popular with Russians of any clase, and innocence of the people. In the meantime when KOLTCHAN Bell and the Bolshevik the more Chanvinistic journals have been commanded to get up a litle popular element was strengthened, resentment rose enthusiasm in the Siberian venture, and to make a certain bigber.Japan now claims to have it is quite possible that before long those not disarmed all the Russian troom from Japanese critics who have ventured to Tale their voices will find themselves Vladivostock to Nikodem Will she be over-whelmed in the popular, clamonzia

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100 dozen Imzwiki. Tald Powder,

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