NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
FOR SALE.
“DICHMOND HOUSE" Barker Boad "Re. 145 The Prat.
ti
Apply to HATING & HASTING [1709
CITY HALL. BEETHOVEN-RECITAL giren by
HARRY ORE
INTIMATIONS
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH, 1921.
HONGKONG "GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
GENERAL MEETING of Members will Abe held on FBIDAY, the 4th November, at 1430 r. in the CHAMBER ROOM, Chartered Bank Buildings, "3 Queen's Road Can- tral, for the purpose of nominating a Nepre- sentative of the Chamber to serve the Legislative Council during the absence from the Colony of the Hon. Mr. P. H. HOIDAK,
Notice in writing of the names of candidates
on MONDAY, Nov. 7th, 5.30 am. sharp and of their proposers and seconders to be
Booking at ANDERSON'S
(1700
HONGKONG WOMEN'S GUILU
AND THE
MINISTERING CHILDREN'S
LEAGUE
GARDEN FETE
AND,
SALE OF WORK ...'
and of Local Charities and other Children's
Fpads to be held in the grounds of
GOVERNMENT HOUSE
By kind pormis ion of H. E. Sin R. E. STUBBS, K.C.M.G. on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12
at P.M.
THE STALLS will include: The Mayflower
Stall, The Blue Sta, Children's Stall, The Dollar Stall, and General Stalls of ......useful and attractive articles, THE SIDE SHOWS include:
Gold Pond ":" The Fairy Well": "Naval Chato":"Punch and Judy":
and Force Teller, ENTERTAINMENT st 6.30 PM. for CHILDREN
The Dance of the Magpies and the Toyshop
Frolic Playel by Children..... 'Admission at Gate in Garden Road: Aduits, 50 cents; Children, 20 cents. By kind permission of Colonel Wyndham and
lodgrod with the Secretary at least 48 hours
INTIMATIONS
NOTICE...
T. WILLIAMSON
MTAMSON having resigned T. ORTON is appointed General Masager and Director as from 1st Novexa, 1991.
MOLLER & Co. (Hongkong) LTD,
ERIC MOLLE, Permanent Director, Hongkong, October 31st, 1821. (1683
NOTICE.
have established myself sa a SHIP-AGENT,
before the time appointed for the holding of the ICOAL and GENERAL MERCHANT as from
General Meeting
By Order.
E. À. M. WILLIAMS,
Secretary,
Hongkong, October 29th–1911.–
"
NOTICE.
1ST NOVEMBER, 1921.
11
S. T. WILLIAMSON,
4th Floor, Union Building. Hongkong, November lat, 1991.
(1584
-62917
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUR
THE FIFTH GYMKHANA MEETING
will be held (weather permitting) at the Happy Valley en SATURDAY, NOVEMAME ST8, commencing at 3,00 P
The Charge for admission will be $1. for others than Members of the Hongkong Jockey Club. Soldiers and Salora in uniform Half price. The Stewards, invite the Ladies of Hongkong to bo present,
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ST. ANDREW'S BALL 1991...
REEL PRACTISES.
THE FIRST REEL PRACTISE will take place in the City Hall on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER STB., at 5 r., instead of FRIDAY November 11, as previously notified.
By order of the Committee, -T W. HILL
(Hon Secretary,
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HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE BONUS of $1,000,000 authorised by
Thai Resolutions, as he shave Company parted and "confirmed on the 13th and Slat days of August, 1921, respectivaly will be distributed to these persons who are registered on the 12r day of Noveunen, 1621, as holder■ of the issued shares of the Company.
Such Bonus will pursuant to the Agreement
Officers The Wiltshire Band will be in attend-which the Board of Directors of the Company
anco.
T1703
BEN LINE STEAMERS LTD.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM ANTWERP, MIDDLESBRO', LONDON AND STRAITS.
The Steamship. "BENLAWERS" ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra bazar dons Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co, Ltd, hone and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained
No claims will be admitted after the Good have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain Log andelivered, after the 10th Nov, will be
umbject to
rent
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned or before The 17th Nov, or they will not be recognised.
All broken, chaled and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examiner on the 10th Nov, at 10 a.M.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by ....
"GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., IAD.,
Agents. Hongkong, Noyember 3rd, 1921. [1701
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
F.
PARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS of
the letting by Pablic Auction Sale, to be held on MONDAY, the 7th day of NovEKTER, 1991, at 3'P... at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by order of His EXCELLENT THE GOVERNOR," of one Lot of OROWN LAND at Pipers Hill, Tai Po Road, the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of
from years, commencing
1st
79
July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Hent to be fixed by the Surveyor, of Bis MUESTYT KING, for one farther term of 24-
years, less three days.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Reglary No.
At Phara Hill,
Locally.
Tuland Let No, $14
Be. of Bale.
PAR
Q.
Bondary Measurement,
Scot,frat.
1st. feet,
Contests
Upset Price
About
00,000 276 2006
As per sule p'an.
"PUBLIC", AUCTION,
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R.
has been authorised to enter inte, be satisfied by the allotment out of the unisaned, capital of the Company to the above
ove pereans of one new share of 10 credited as fully paid up.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 19TH NOVEMBER, 1921, to the 15m NOVEMBER 1921 both dayi inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
H. N. BEAUREPAIRE, Secretary Dated the 28th October, 1921.
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THE ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB. N°
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an EXTRAORDINARY - GENERAL MEETING of THE HOTAL HONGIONG GOLP CLUB will be held in the Board Room of MEBARS JARDINE MATARSON & Co. Lrn. Hongkong on the Ninth day of NOVEMBER 1921 at 6.ib o'clock in the afternoon when the subjoined resolutions will be proposed as extraordinary resclations—
That the Articles of Association, of the Royal Hongkong Golf Cink be amended as follows.
1. (5) Articles Nos. 11 & 13 by the deletion of the word ave" therefrom and the sub- stitation of the word "eight ".
(b) Article No. 45 by the deletion of the
word "
ia the fourth line thereof and by the
the substitution therefor of the word nine"
-(e) Article No. 7 by the insertion of the word "President" before, the word "Captain" in the 1st line thereof and
A
REPULSE BAY HOTEL.
DINNER DANSANT-ARMISTICE
NIGHT
DINNER DANSANT will be held on ABMISTICE NIGHT, FRIDAY, 11TH
Novems29.
G.
B
INTIMATION
GLIMPSES
article that the imposition of this new
Mr. and Mrs C. Họ P. Hay and Mr. consumption tax represented the first and Mrs. G. P. Lammert returned to move of the kind taken in China, far, the Colony yesterday by the Empress of obviously, such a tax was well-known in
Asia.
از
Mr. Harry Ote announces the second
China, certainly some 20 years ago, and was doubtless imposed whenever it could of his series of piano recitals at the City be; and it would seem to be not improb- Hall for Monday evening next. It is to was attempted to be be a Beethoven recital,
ablo
that it
improperly imposed on British imported
goods; hence the words we have quoted
from the Treaty, which were intended to
Kowloon is expected to have a motor
bus service within about a month from
prevent "the sudden and arbitrary now. A private limited Company has OF CHINA, imposition" of additional taxes to the been formed, the moving spirit being
detriment of trade."
Mr. Louie S. Pang.
Complaints have been made by thos It transpires that the Three Eastern in anthority in the Kwangtung Provinces (Manchuria) are donating
now
A series of Vandyck Photo- province that the Government established $100,000 towards the expenses of the
at the present time in Canton has not Chinese Delegation to been recognized by the foreign Powers. Kiangsu and Anbwai have each contri. Washington gravures illustrating Chinese It is difficult to conceive how it can be buted $10,000.
life and surroundings.
expected to be recognized, so long a
Chita, advices says that M. Yourin. that Government regards as mere scraps Foreign Minister of the Far Eastern of paper the Treaties entered into by Republic, has left there for Moscow to China with the foreign Powers. In consult to Messrs. Lenin and Trostky answer to a protest against the unlawful with regard to Russian commercial mis.
▲ suitable present to send imposition of this new tax in respect of sion in Peking and Dairen.
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Home for Christmas.
SALE OF OLD ARMY CLOTHING.
are invited for the purchase of TENDERS
all old Army Clothing for the period ending 31st March, 1993.
Forms of tender will be issued on application to the Chief Ordnance Officer, R.A.0.C. Depot Samples of Clothing to be sold will be on view at the B.O.C. Depot, Queen's Road East, and
Office at
Some excitement se caused near Wing. Lok Street, on Wednesday, when t bullock, being driven from a wharf, gos out of control and charged a tramear.. animal got the worst of the encounter. Like Stephenson's famous "coo," th and was killed by the impact.
goods imported into Canton by British merchants, & suggestion has been made. on behalf of that Government that it does not so regard the Treaties, but considers that the only goods of foreign origin which, by the Treaties, are free from all taxation, "after having passed the Custom house, are goods in the nature of necessaries, and not luxuries. The utter falsity of this suggestion is who was recently assassinated, a donation city hall, other milli erection of a apparent" from the wording of the earlier of ren 3,500,000 is made to the Tokyo
authorities for the lecture hall in the Tokyo University and en 3,000,000 is bequeathed to the Home general morality total of seven and Office for the purpose of enhancing a half millions
tendera murets her later than 18 On 15th A. S. WATSON & Treaties entitling British merchants to
November, 1921.
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FOR SALE BY TENDER.
Nowly built Reinforced Concrete Sea-going Motor powered lighter.
Length...
Breadth
Depth
Draft loaded
Deadweight Toonsge
..80 T
Miller heavy duty. Kerosene Motor 40/50, HP and accessories in working conditions. Orders for inspection can be obtained from ETABLISSEMENTS BROSSARD MOPIN, Kise's Building, Tel. 2568 and tenders to be sent under sealed cover to the same address on or before November 5th 1921.
Teaders may be rent for lighter and motor separately the latter being easily removed.
No obligation by this firm to accept may lower ender than within a reasonable price.
L GAIN, Branch Manager
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WISEMAN,... LIMITED.
TEA DANCES. TO-DAY.
FRIDAY NOVEMBEN ÁTH
Admission 50 cents.
" (1678
JUST WHAT YOU WANT ! -
CO. LTD.,
(Established 1841)
HONGKONG DISPENSARY
PHONE NO. 16:
HONGKONG OFFICE: 10A, DES Vœux RD., C. LONDON. OFFICE: 131, FLEET STREET, E.C.
The Daily Press.
-HONGKONG, NOVEMBER 4TH, 1921,
THE NEW TAXATION AT
CANTON."
Yasuda, a wealthy resident of Tokyo. Under the will of the late Mr. Zenjiro
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import into Canton, and other Treaty ports, all merchandize, free of taxa tion other than the duties prescribed by the tariff. "All" merchandizo necessarily means merchandize of any description. whether in the nature of luxuries or
Mr. T. Lin, Secretary to H.E. Dr, Wu Ting fans, Minister of Foreign otherwise. And it is to be observed Affairs, at Canton writes to point out that, in the Treaty of 1002, it is expressly Daily I'ress of the 31st ultimo as an that in the article published in the stated that China is at liberty to. Ex interview with Dr. Wu, Mr. Severn was the amount of this (consumption)" tax reported as having take part in a dis- cussion at Canton some 18 months ago. (payable only in respect of goods of This, however, is not correct as Mr. native origin) "which may vary ao Severn has not yet even called on Dr. cording to the nature of the merchandize Wu Ting-fang. We regret the inadvert concerned, that is to say, according as name and make the necessary correction,
ent mention of the Hon. Mr. Severn's the articles are necessaries of life or
luxuries"; thus showing conclusively that the merchandize contemplated to be imported by British merchants was by no means confined to necessaries, but included luxuries of all kinds.
now
Chine Express, to trouble our readers It is not our wont, says the London and with what the fashions may be from time to time, or to keep up with the vagaries of feminine changes; but we may be per mitted to note how the Far East seems to hold sway at the present time. It It is very possible that the attitude dominates French taste, and we are us
adopted in Canton is largely sured that Chinese designs as well as, induced by the fact that the British daring the coming winter.
Chinese colourings are to be the feature Oriental Government not long ago decided to colourings and patterns are certainly recognize the Soviet Government as the most strikingly impressive at the present de facto Government of Russia, although walka abroad.
moment, as anyone may see who takes his not as the Government de jure. It is true that this was done, but done for the purpose of again establishing trade relations with Russia, and, eo, for the benefit of British trade. Public opinion, however, has been very largely opposed to this, although it should have the
An
announcement Appears in our Garden Fete and Sale on Work to be advertisement columns to-day of the held in the grounds of Government House on Saturday, November 12th, under the Ministering Children's League. This an.. Hongkong Women's Guild and the nual event, for many years past, has been do not doubt, that this occasion will form "no exception to the general rule. The ladies and children of the Colony have been preparing for the event for many
the deletion of the word "both" in the UR "SPECIAL SCOTCH WHISKY" We published an article under this head-effect of benefiting our country's trade well supported by the community and we
2nd line thereof and the substitution therefor of the word all".
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(d) Article No. 56 by the deletion of the word three" in the Sad lice thereof and by the substitution therefor of the word
(e) Articles No. 68, 73, 74, & 80 by the deletion of the word "Captain " wherever it appears in these Articles and the sab stitution therefor of the word "President (f) Article No, '82 by the addition of the
word"President
before the word "Captain in the first line thereof. II. (a) “Article No. 31 by the addition of the
words
10 and the United States of America after the words "Great
Britain" in the ad lins thereof.
A consignment has just arrived. Why not, tax
BRANDIES and PORT; we have brands to "amit all fastes.
Obtainable at all Stores, or direct from the Agents CARTERS, 17, Queen's Road Central.
(T+1 No. 3540) FINDLATER, MACKIE TODD & Co. [1680.
THEATRE ROYAL.
..... HONGKONG.......
*t 9.15 r..
`'Edgar Warwick' announces the
Nov. 9TH
WARWICK COMEDY CO..
The Circle *** Nov. 10:
*** A Bill of Divorcement"
axcept in so far as Byelaws may be made Nov. 11 in respect of the establishment and carry- ing of a Junior Club or Clubs or Branches Nov. 127H
Happy Valley or elsewhere."
* NO PERFORMANCE.
***The Double Event "'
*** Compromised "
was not
The
announced in the advertisement. proceeds are in aid of local charities and other Children's Funds.
has a reputation second to none, anding in our issue of October 17th, and furthermore the price is reasonable.
to a certain extent; and there can be pointed out that the new "consumption no doubt whatsoever that public opinion pow imposed by those at present will put a stop to any recognition by try a bottle? And when you do, try our in authority in Canton on all wines, the "British Government of the present 1 weeks past and a host of attractions aro..
and tobacco, imported into Government of Canton so long as the spirits, Canton whether by the Chinese them-latter, to the detriment of trade, refuses selves, or by British mercants, was, if to abide by the Treaties entered into Shanghai is to have its ***snack" not directly in breach of the Treaties between China and Great Britain. The wagons. An application has been made between Great Britain and China, at any refusal now made to permit the free J. F. Hull for the necessary licence. to the municipal authorities by Mr. rate a serious infringement of the spirit importation of, and dealing with, wines "What I propose to do under the licence, and intention of the pledges thereby and tobacco, on the flimsy pretext that if granted," he says in his letter of given by China. That this is so 'there such goods are luxuries only, which it application, "is to operate a portable (b) Article No. 33 by the addition of the
-can-be-no-question, more particularly
restaurant; known in some places-as- a intended should be covered by Snack wagon and in other as a coffes Words and the unitar Greet Commencing WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 9TH having regard to the terms of the British the words "all merchandize," is un-wagon propose to operate the wagon
the words “Great Britain" in the 11th line thereof.
Commercial Treaty of 1009, which, doubtedly the thin end of the wedge; the corner of Nanking Road and The at night, principally, at such places as III. By adding after the word Memorandum."
although the most important Article of and, if stringent measures are not taken Bund, junction of Broadway and Seward in the 2nd line of paragraph 81 the words of Association" after the word "or" in
it may not yet be in force, clearly shows without delay to enforce the provisions Road, and other similar places through- the 3rd line of the saila paragraph- the
the meaning and intent of the earlier of the Treaties, there is little doubt that words in the and after the word
Treaties to be that, inasmuch, as the further suicidal attempts will be made Association ” in the same line the words
Treaties in force entitled the importato kill British trade in China by the tion of foreign goods into Chinese imposition of moré taxes. Treaty ports, free from all taxation other than the Custom tariff duties (which necessarily included the free
The Empress of Aria which arrived dealing with such goods), therefore, no consumption tax, or taxes of any other yesterday had on-board 84 Chinese kind, could be levied on such foreign (By General Request) goods; and, consequently, while the furtherance of British trade in China necessitated the abolition of lekin charges, it could only be made a condi- tion of such abolition that a forced: The Prime Minister at Peking is re- surtax might be imposed leaving the ported as saying that it is intention of rights of British subjects as they existed the Government to open the third Parlia under the carliér Treaties, that is to ment in Peking on April ath, 1922, re- say, to freely import, and deal with, gardless of the attitude of Kwangtung their merchandise without further taxa and other South-Western provinces. tion. The words used in that Treaty are
A. Canton news item in a Shanghai SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE that, while the Chinese Government
are at liberty to impose a Consumption Chinose paper says: On October 25th, 21, PRAVA EAST, HONGKONG.
Tax on articles of Chinese origin not Dr. Wu Ting-fang arrived at Hsiangahan O the use of at Men of the Mervartile intended for export
the fact and asked Tang Shao-yi to come out of Marine and HM. Navy Reading and Writing Rooms, Bikerd Boom-of-goods being of foreign origin shall his native place to Canton and work for Officers Room, O.P.O. Room Restaurant of itself free them from all taxation, the Government. Mr. Tang declined and Codourt Hall, Churab
" said that hio is not willing to throw him- delay, or stoppage, after having pawed said. Firat Cabins and beds in Durmitones the Custom house. We were, there-self again into the whirlpool of the hirto been a private firm, will be Motor Launch "Dayspring
Should thens Resolutions with or without Nov. 1deng any amendments be passed by the required
jority they will be submitted for confrmation Nor. 15TH is special resolutions to a second extraordinary general meeting which will be subsequently, convened.
By Order of the Committee. Dated this 31st day of October 1921.
J. B. ROSS, Hon. Secretary.
NEW FRENCH LOAN.
DARTICULANS AND CONDITIONS, of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be kald on MONDAY, the 7th day of NovAKBER, 1921, at 3 pm, at the Offices of the Public 1686]
Yorks ·Department, by Order of His EXCELLENCη THE GOVERNO3 of one Lat of. GROWN LAND) at Jordan Road in the Colory of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Beat to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Masisty_que Kise, for one further term of 75 yesı,
FARTICULARS-OF TIÊ-LOT.
No. of da
Registry Ħa
Locality.
Bonadasy"
· Menantanents.
CREDIT NATIONAL.
Isene of Bonda Fs. 500. Interest 67, free from income tax.
Prize Fs. 488,50 net.
‚ “Interest-payable every 6 months from
1ar May, 1922, Reimbursement by 4 yearly drawings Comprising 7,200 prizes amounting to
Fr. 13,000,000.
Subscription closing on the 10th November, For subscription apply to-
BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE.
Three Comedies and a
Thrill GRAND GUIGNOL. "Brown Sugar"
NOT. '16TH:-
Nov. 177H
Nov. 19TH-
Nor, 197H
"Doormats "..
The Law Divine". “Eliza Comes to Stay".
PRICES $4,"" 2"&"1"; Plans at Massa, MOUTRIE & Jo
BOOK EARLY.
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passengers.
The Government motor-car service be tween Kalgan and Urgs, which was dis- continued a year ago, is to be résumed.
!
fore, incorrect în stating in our former political and national troubles.
out the city where the density of the night traffic would make such an institu-, tion profitable and where the placing of the wagon would not interfers with street traffic or police regulations. From the wagon, I propose to serve light lunches such as-hot coffee and tea-hot- meat sandwiches-hot soup-cakes-baked beans and anything else in the line of 'Snack dishes as experience shows to appeal to the general tastes of the patrons. It is not proposed to serve or sell any liquors. If the licence is approved the wagon or wagoda will be neatly and substantially constructed; either on a Ford truck or a four wheeled horse drawn vehicle designed especially to meet the requirements. The Council are prepared to comply with the request, on certain specified conditions.
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THE LATEST MERGER. LANE CRAWFORD AND WISEMANS.
We understand that arrangements have shareholders concerned, for the amalga been made, subject to approval~~by the~
mation of the business of Messrs. Lane, Crawford & Co. and Wisemans, Ltd.
The intention is to erect a large and up-to-date store, on the site now occupied by Wisemans in Des Voeux Road Central for the accommodation of businesses.
For the purposea of the amalgamation, Mesars, Lane, Crawford,-who-havor
fie od nara limited liability company-
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.