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NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES

GLEN" LINE LIMITED.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNERS.

COLOMBO AND STRAITS.

THE Motor Vemel

THE

* GLENADE” *haring arrived from the above porta, Consigases

of Cargo by her are hereby informed that Goods are being landed at their risk into the kardons and/or extra hazarious Godown of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Limited, hence, azd/or from the Goods not sleared by the 6th Aug., at 57, will be subject to rent.

Oudolivery may be obtained.

All broke, chain and damaged packages are to be left in the Godowns where they will be examined by

&Douglas, on Mesars, Goddard the oth Ang, at 10 .. Claims against the atomer must be presented on the special form and must also be submitted within 30 provided days of are

arrival otherwise they will not be recognised.

No Tire Insurance will be effected by us in "any ́ssas whatever.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE MATHESON & Co., La.,

Agents Hongkong, August lät. 1921. ' (1978 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION

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COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. PROX JAPAN & SHANGHAI

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THE Steamship.

"KUMSANG" bawing arrived from the above ports, Consignee of cargo by her are hereby informed that all goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardons Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company Limited, whence, and/or from the wharves, delivery may be obtained.

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THE HONGKONG DAILY, PRESS, SATURDAY, AUGUST GIN, 1911.

THE CROWN COLONIES THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S ·

SURVEY.

crisis.

ment against giving Malta constitution. It was said you might as well give a constitution to, a battleship. We have "arrived at diarchient systentwo governments in the island, one elective dealing with Maltese affairs and the other dealing with purely military and naval interests.

JUTURE OF RHODESIA,

OUR EASTERN POSSESSIONS.

A CHINESE JESSICA.

APPLICATION FOR HER

EXTRADITION.

'A BANKER'S. SAD PLAINT

There was a certain banker of Canton

old custom

Ultimately the secret came to the wife's cars, but apparentis she did not resent the situation which had arisen, but honoured the concubine with a visit and bestowed upon ber a new name,—agnin in accordance with custom.

At a meeting of the Conference of FROM UNITED KINGDOM. FORT SAID, Empire Prime Ministers, on June 22nd,

A case which bis proved, so far, both Mr. Winston Churchill, Secretary of

entertaining and instructive-like the State for the Colonies, delivered a long

travelling shows of a generation ago and interesting speech or the Crown Colonies and possessions administered General Smuts will no doubt wish to is occupying the attention of Mr. R. E. under the Colonial Office. In the course discuss, and Sir Thomas Smartt alse, Landsell as the Magistrney. It involves of his remarks, the right hon. gentleman the conditious which prevail in Rhode the question which Government-the one said:-As long as the war lasted praesia. I hope that a delegation of Rhode as Peking or the one at Canton--should tically all the Colonics and Dependencies stans will arrive in this country before be recognised, and that point will be were very prosperous, but with the General Smuts has to leave. I have tele argued between Mr. T. M. Hazelrigg arrival of the happy conditions of peace graphed about this. Of course, Rhodesia (assistant Crown Solicitor) and Mr., G. 1 a young organisation to be trusted. Hall Brutton (for the defence), next wave of depression has fallen upon almost every one of them so far as their with full responsible government. Its week, when the Magistrate may be asked trade is concerned. During war we got peplation is smaller than Natal when to solve questions on which international our in from Malayu, plumbage from she wbtained responsible government.jurists are undecided.

The case has its lighter side and intro- On the other hand, the settlers are dis- Ceylon, wolfram from Hongkong, maho

contented with the present state of duces curious matters connected with Rany for frames of aeroplanes from Honduras, fine cotton for their wings affairs. As an alternative to responsible Chinese domestic customs, concubinage

The government, there is the question of the and the like: except for variations t from the West Indian Islands. sugar-producing Colonies were prosper incorporation of Rhodesia in the Union detail the story might be a chapter from qus beyond their dreams. The oils and There can only be one destination for the book of Genesis. fata of West Africa which used largely Rhodesia ultimately, and the only ques to go to Germany were useful to us, and tion we have to consider-1 will not say who took unto himself a concubine, a lady their loss was crippling to the Germans the only question, but the main question with a "past." For two years the banker The Falkland Islands industry of whalis what is the psychological moment. kept the liaison a secret from his wife. ing was stimulated for war purposes and One wants Rhodesia to be at man's not from any feeling of shame, according they benefited thereby. But the creeping estate before she joins the Union and to to him, but because it was

a partner. to keep such things quiet and give tha | Paralysis of depression has spread to join it willingly and s

almost all the Colonial industries which After all, Rhodesia is an enormous real wife something to exercise her flourished during the war. The tin factor in the whole South African stun-curiosity upon. As evidence of his which Malays depends to much cannot tion. We must remember that they are benevolence, the banker told the Magis how obtain a prie which covers the very much inclined to resent anything trate that he sent the concubine to cost of production. Nigerian tin is in uke an attempt to dispose of their des school-it cost quite 800 a year, inclu the same position. The price of rubber tiny over their heads. The native ques. ing books and stationery !? does not cover the cost af production. tion is, of course, a very serious one Wo have been approached with pressure thery, but I think I was quite right to enforce schemes of a compulsory try and get these Rhodesian delegates limitation of output, but we have not here at the time when General Smuts felt able to accept such schemes. From and Sir Thomas Smartt are here in almost every one of the Colonies com- order to discuss the whole position with

But although with wives there is plaints are coming in that its principal the Colonial Office. Also we do not

be sold at } wan't to have any appearance of dicta-safety in numbers amongst the Chinese, Tho product's cannot now profit. Practically every one of the tun. I trust that the conversations we with the other sex it is not so. Budgets of these Colonics and Protecta-shall have when they are here will result concubing, the banker said, was inveigled rates is going through a perind of in semo arrangement that is satisfac away by another man she fled, taking away a considerable quantity of jewel- lery. The runaways came to Hongkong extreme financial dificulty, and even tory.

and were arrested here. Extradition Coming to the other side of the world proceedings and a protracted magisterial a small but accessary extension of the investigation resulted. The table in Mr. Leyton Government Railway has bech Lindsell's court was strewn with expen- undertaken to open up rice-growing dissive jewellery-amongst the articles two tricts and relieve the Colony from her hangles, each made, of five English sövér- 1000 eigos, dated 1911. The handsome coins, dependence ou overse sources of supply. Then we come to the Federated now so seldom seen, called back to Malay Statèi. Their railways were

We memory pre-war days when "paper joined

was not common but something up with the Siamese Government

rich and rare. railways on July 1st, 1915. The Federat-oney ed Malay States railway system now The cross-examination of the banker He denied that But if one leaves the immediate, dif- comprises 0800 miles of line, all built out

he had given to his concubine the jewel- undoubted wealth and potential capabi- made to Siam by the Federated alalaylery forming the subject of the charge. ficulties, and turns to their great and of carrant revenue, and loans have been occupied two bearings. lities, one cannot help feeling how mag-States on easy terms to enable the code When she filled the rale. of hostess, he nificent is she asset which the British on to be made between the two systems liked her to be decked out with finery. Empire posscases, and of which, pend-Through train now runs from Singapore ing the development of more responsible to Bangkok, and a further connection is but that was only borrowed plumage.

She most offered to become your concubinet and representative forms of government being made along the East Coast. The Mr. Brutton: Why should she have in these Colonies, we, in Great Britain Federated Malay States form

important feature in our administration. said "you were a good looking man, ch

The banker: She requested me to take The conference will remember the gift of the battleship Malaya in the year 1012, her. just in the nick of time for it to be ready. It was the most powerful battle-asked the Magistrate. ship then constructed. It was one of the five fast and powerful, battleships of the Queen Elizabeth type, and cost £3,000,000. Had our dreams of a great sea battle materialised there is no doubt that these ships would have played a very decisive part in turning the head of the enemy's Mr. Brutton: When your first wife line. in so many other ways the found it cut she made, merry bell" for Federated Malay States have voluntarily you No, there was no trouble at all.

They have given us Further questions threw some light on. domestic and at the Colonial Office, are the tros come to our aid tees. My submission to the Conference more assistance than any other part of the banker's business and

the Colonial Empire has been able to affairs. He admitted that his wife earn is that we must not lose heart in any

du.. At the present moment thy ared pocket money" by tying pig's match way about these splendid tropical pos- hard hit on account of the tin and rub-bristles and pasting labels on sessions which we have, but endeavour

am sure the a boxes. to secure credit and money for them toer prices prevailing, but conditions are temporary.

The Magistrate: You call yourself a give them that essential technical ap world cannot get on without these com paratus they require, to develop their modities. When I mention the name of banker with other business interests. You prowed about in brothels in the city great resources. In them you find every the great port of Singapore that, is a conceivable product that the world matter which the conference will have while your wife had to work? knows of, and every contributing brought before them on other days when factor, even to the most highly-organised we discuss Pacific strategy generally, but superfice forms of industry. Nothing is it will certainly bulk increasingly large lack pg, and qow that we see the Amein all our minds as the years go by. rican exchange is largely turned against

Goods not cleared by the 6th Aug., at 5 r.. will be subject to reat

All broken, shefed and damaged packages are to be left in the Godowns where they will

examined. Claims against the steamer must be presented within 10 days of arrival, otherwise they will not be recognized,

No Fire Insurance will be affected by us in any case whatever.

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.,

General Managera. Hongkong, August 1st, 1921. (1872 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

THE dteamship

"

"YATSHING having arrived from the abere porte, Consignees of Cargo, by her are hereby informed that al Goods are being landed at their risk into the hasanions and/or extra hazardous Godown of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Campany, Idmited, whence, and/or from the whares, delivery may be obtained.

Goods not cleared by will be rabject to rent.

the 7th Ang, at 5.x.

All broken, chafed, and damaged packages are to be lady in the Godowns, where they will be examined. Claims against the steamer must be presented within 10 days of arrival, otherwise they

will not be recognised.

blo Fire Insurance will be affected by us in

any case whatever.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Lan,'

General Managers. Hongkong, August 1st. 1921.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

AND

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OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LTD. CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LED,

"ONSIGNEES

NEES per Company's Steamer

"ATREUS"

The violet fuctuations in the value of money and the changes, which affect the greatest States, operate with far more direct and unshielded force upon those smaller organisations, and, therefore, as far as the immediate situa tion of the present is concerned, we are passing through a stormy period in the economic and commercial life of prac- tieally all the Crown Colonies.

A MAGNIFICENT ASSET.

SELF-RELIANCE IS A VIRTUE:

SIGN THE REFORM PETITION

TO-DAY.

us, and we have such great payments to make them, we ought really more and are hereby notified that the Cargo will be more to turn our attention to trying to these wonderful hot-housee, Hecharged lato Holt's Wharf, Kowloon develop where it will lie at Consignee's risk. The

theso great tropical gardens and Cargo will be ready for delivery from Go plantations, so as to be able to purchase down

on and after 3rd Aug. Optional cargo will be landed, unless as far as possible the raw products that we want from them. I feel that this is a matter which, although it is confined

has been given prior to steamer's

All broken, chafed, and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays and Fidays between the hours of 10.45 am. and Noon within the free storage period.

No claims will be admitted after the Goode have left the steamer's Godown, and all Boods remaining undel

undelivered after the 9th

will be subject to rente

Claims against the Steamer must be prosented to the undersigned on or before the 23rd Aug, or they will not be recognized

No Fire Insurance will be effected.

BUTTERFIELD & BWIRE, Agenta Hongkong, August 2nd, 1921,

NIPPON TUSEN

KAISHA

1285

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM EUROFE AND STRAITS.

THE Company's Steamship

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SPORT.

TENNIS.

GARRISON LEAGUE.

The modern

The following are the results of matches

to the Colonial Office and to this poun-played during the week:- try at the present time, should more and mure, engage the sympathies and in- terest of the self-governing Dominions.

CONSTITUTIONAL PROGRESS.

She loved you for yourself alone i!!

Mr. Brution: Are you bringing these proceedings for the love of the fugitives

The banker hedged with this question." At length he said he wished to recover the property and the lady "be put them in that order.

The banker: I had often advised her

to cease work. But she is such a diligent woman that she cannot sit idle at home. A woman (he added, philosophically, as ane deeply versed in the ways of the sex) must be busy or she is unhappy.

Alr. Bruttón! Did the concubine in the days you knew her at the brothel, ever ask you for money, only to be told you had no money hat" take this watch and chain "

The banker, who sometimes gave his evidence smilingly, smiled on this occa-,

"No." sion as he answered:

"Oh! No!" commented Mr.. Brutton, "it can't be true; of course, Put on that sweet smile of yours, which always comes when you are telling a lie."

2ND WILTSHIRER BEAT GA, BY 7 SET TO

Sgt. Wells and Sgt. Evans beat 8. Sgt.

You are careful man, a business Gillard and Gr. Clow 6-3, beat Sgt. Phillips and Gr. Dyer 6-1, bent Mr. Gr.man," added ar. Brutton. Have you

got the receipts for the jewellery 1." Mag and Sgt. Walker 6-4.

The witness: What is the use of the receipts! I was not prepared for that to-day.

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So far as the constitutional develop-

Edsm. Murant and Bdsm. Rogers beat ments in the Colonies are concerned, Gillard and Clow 6-3, beat Philips and progress has been continuous, and lat Dyar 6-1, beat May and Walker 6-2.

elsespecially since the war, very Bdsm Dobson and Bdsm. Jones beat rapidly. We have every form of Govern- May and Walker 6-4, lost to Gillard and ment, ranging from benevolent autoera-Clow 3-6, lost to Phillips and Dyer 4-6. cies, tempered by Downing-street to two-

I.E. BEAT I.A.0.C. BY 7.SETS TÓ.2. Chamber systems, resting upon at least

Collie 6-2.

nae of the Chambers being fully elected. Major Edwards and Cpl. Townsend For instance, the island of Bermuda beat Capt. Spinks and 8. M. Haynes celebrated its tercentenary of representa-16-2, beat S. M. Foster and S.-Sgt. Brad- tive institutions dating from the dayley - beat Q.M.S. Perkins and Pte. when the first general assembly of the Collie &

S.M. Smith and S.-Sgt. Hamblin, beat islands was made, and, therefore, can boast a seniority which no existing Spinks and Haynes 7-5, beat Foster and State in Europe or America can disdain. Bradley &1. beat Perkis and Collie 6-1. In Mauritius there was a movement to C.B. Pearson and Spr. Coupland promote an agitation for a retrocession lost to Spinks and Haynes 4-6, lost to #KITANO MARU?

of the island to Franco, but this more Foster and Bradley 08, beat Perkins and having arrived from the above porta, Consignees went has received a decisive shock at the

E.E. BEAT RA.2.C, D SETS' TO NIL. of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods recent elections, in which all the re

S.M. Smith and S. Sgt. Hamblin best are being landed and placed at their risk in the trocessionist candidates have been sig

and Kowloon Wharf and Godown nally defented. There has been a strong 8. M. Stroud and Sgt., Floyd 0-4, beat Hongkong down. Koken, where each 20ovement in Ceylon for a more popular S.M. Booth and Sgt. Marsh 6-1. bent conmigament will be sorted out Mark by Mark control over the Government of the 8.-Sgt. Horrocks and Pie. Swannie 6-2.

6.8.M. Pearson and Cpl. Townsend I delivery can be obtained as soon sa the Colony, following upon the movement

which Mr. Montagu and his predeces-beat Stroud and Floyd 6-2 beat Booth are hinded. Optional Goods will be carried on unless in cors have driven forward, fostered and and Marsh 6-0, and beat Horrocks and stractions are given to the contrary, before nourished in India, and a new constitu- Swannie 6-4. NOON, TO-DAY.

tion has been granted which gives Good not cleared ·

red by 10th Aug. 1921, will majority in the Legislature to the ap- abinet to runt. Damaged packages must be left in the official element. In the Kenya Jolony a Godowns for examination by the Consignes's new constitution has been granted giv and the Go's representatives at an appointeding an elective basis for the unofficial hour on Tuzanar and FRIDAY: All el is mast members of the Council, instead of the be presented within ten days of the steamer's Bominated basis which existed. Uganda arrival here, after which aile they oot be has reached ruch n stage of development recognized. No olafors will be admittat after that they have Legislative Councils the Goods inve left the Goderne

with nominated membership. In Malta novel experiment has been tried by my predecessor, and we hope it will suoosed, Everybody known the argu-

and

Goods

be

.... NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA,

Agents Hongkong, August 3rd, 1921.

11288

Cpl. Hallam and Spr. Coupland beat Stroud and Floyd 6-0, bens Booth and March 6, beat Horrocks and Swannio

18-0

LEAGUE TABLE Position to August 5th. "P. W.

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The Magistrate: You mean you have get to manufacture receipts!

The witness: 1 bought the jewellery two. Jears ago; it did not occur to me that the receipts would be wanted.

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It was further elicited that the woman's price was $3.60,

Mr. Brutton You would dole out $3.00

in money, would you?

The Magistrate; In ten-cent pieces!. Mr. Brutton.Or probably bad Canton notes!

The witness said it would be Canton. notes, but he would make up the value according to the rate of exchange.

A little later, when questioned about the woman's version of the ense, the banker said: "She can invent anything she likes."

Mr. BruttonThe same thing applies to om tioné

The hearing was then further adjourned.

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have been

The following, estates. proved:-Colonel Stockley killed by buffalo in Uganda author of Big Game Shooting in India and Burma, £258; John Gerald Ritchie, Bengal civilian £6,000; Admiral Bowden Smith, £17,000; Alderman James Ward, one of the builders of middern Blackpool, £230,000; William Bradshaw, of the Nottingham Journal, 240,000; Lord Moulton, £102,000, General Sir John Cowans, £8,000, net personal nil; and Sir Edward Parrott, editor to Nelsona of Edinburgh, £1,001,

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