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NEW ADVERTISE- MENTS.
BY ORDER OF THE OWNER. PUBLIC AUCTION
OF THE UNDERMESTANED VALUABLE PROPERTIES. Bituate in the NEW TERRITORIES in the Colony of Hong Kong: NEW KOWLOON INLAND LOT No. 59, sa which is situated the. TAI WAN GLASS FACTORY. This Lot is situate at KOWLOON
BAT:
A FISH POND sitaste at NEW KOWLOON INLAND LOT No. 8 in the NEW TERRITORIES,
SDL 3918 in SURVEY DISTRICT | in the NEW TERRITORIES (Agrient- tural Lots)
LOT Nos. 3902
TO BE SOLD
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THURSDAY. THE 15TH SEPTEMBER,
1927, 3 O'CLOCK P.M.
IN FOUR LOTS
'... BY
MALAMMERT BROS.,Auctioneers,
AT THEIR
SALES ROOM, '
No. 8, DVODELL START, Hoxe Koka.
For further Particulars and Condi-
tions of Sale, Apply to
MIS. HASTINGS, DENNYS AND DOWLEY,
Vendor's Solicitors,
8, Das Vaux ROAD CENTRAL.
OR TO
MESSE LAMMERT, BROS,
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in GRANVILLE ROAD, KOWLOON, Con with Flash and Sanitary veniences...
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HONG KONG,
COMPANIES WINDING UP
No. 3 or.1996,
IN THE MATTER OF THE COM. PANIES ORDINANCE 1911- 1925
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Street.
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The Baily Press.
HONG KONG, AUGUST 19TH, 1927
"TAXATION WITHOUT
REPRESENTATION" AT SHANGHAI.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN│·
that a First and Final Divilend of One Hundred Per Centam has bega declared, in this matter, and that same WISE councils have prevailed
received at my Office, on may be
among the Chinese Ratepayers of TUESDAY, the Jav DAY OF AUGUST, 1927, or
or on Any Subsequent Week Day the Shanghai. Settlement and the (excepting Saturdays) between
Federation of Street, Unions has Hours of 10, sod 4 T.M.
the
Upon applying for Fayment, the Notice already sent to Creditors must be produced to the Undersigned.
Dated 15th August, 1927.
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JOHN FLEMING, CA ejo Lowe, Bixanax & Martaзws,
3, Queen's Road Central, 6219)
Chartered Bank Building.
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FOR SALE OR TO BE LET UNFURNISHED,
No. 27, PEAK, LUGARD ROAD,
RIGHT
Central Heating, Fire Bedroom,
INTIMATIONS.
ON
SPECIAL SHOW
The Toilet
Preparations
of
ELIZABETH ARDEN
LONDON.
1927.
They find no parallel in the native The forthcoming wedding is an- city. Recently a market building col.nounced of Mr. Henry Harold lapsed because, though warned, the Farlham, master mariner of the s.s. to Miss Gwendolen native authorities took no steps to Me Sang, remedy the defects that inevitably Ellen Mead, on board the Fashmir, led. to catastrophe; shortly before and of No. 1, Whitnash Road, that one of their bridges founder. Leamington Spa. ed.
THE KIANGWAN
INCIDENT.
OFFICIAL BRITISH STATE- MENT.
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CHINESE RETURN THE
AEROPLANE WINGS,
(THROUGH RECTED 6 AGENCY.]
SHANGHAI, August 18th. The British Headquarters at 7 o'clock this evening issued a state- ment regarding aeroplane fights over Chinese territory, in the course. of which it is pointed out:-
Passengers for Hong Kong who The object of any form of con-
arrived by the P. & O. 3.5, Morea stitution is to secure, not represen-
yesterday included Mr. and Mrs. tation of every fancy and fad on its governing body, but good govern. A. G. Martin, Mr. T. Tallon, Miss E. D. Shields, Lt. C. Crawshay, ment. The state of China in gene- ral and of the native city of Shang- Mr. J. D. Harty, Comdr. and Mrs. hai in particular do not suggest J. Figgin, Mr R. P. Fletcher, Mr. that good gorerament would be J. P. Cotter, Mr. Ansell, L.- secured in Shanghai by handing Comdr. E. Berthon, Lt. Col.. W. it over through the medium of the Whyte, and Mr. P. R. Austin. tranchise to the Chinese who form
At a meeting of the Committee the majority of its population.
"There is at present no recog.. There is no evidence that the in charge of the cemetery fund for
the burial of Chinese killed in the nised Government in China, only á Chinese themselves desire such res- ponsibility. They prefer to leave May 30th incident of 1925. it was number of self-appointed Govern- the business of government to ap reported by the Chairman that ments who from time to time assume" palated experts. They are quite $30,000 is needed to complete the control of varying parts of China without the Briton's passion to work. Donations, it was stated. And who are in a state of constant During serve on some great or small elected include $10,000 from the China warfare with each other. Authority from Parliament to Merchants' Steam Navigation Co.; the parish council. With the rev $10,000 from the Ewa Shen Tobacco treat of the gunmen and the kid. Co., and $5,000 from, the Coal Mer napping gangs who were the instru- chants' Guild."
of Britain's enemics in Shanghai, the Chinese of the Settle ment will, we think, be only too
menta
pleased to get back to trade, leaving politics alone. That there should be some measure of Chinese repre-
the course of their warlike opera- tions, the lives and property of foreign residents in the affected &reas are frequently in serious " danger and the Chinese Authorities have proved themselves, despite re- peated promises and assurances, incapable of affording adequate pro-
By kind permission of Lt. Col. R. G. Clarke, O.MG., D.S.O., and the Officer, the Baad of the 1st Battalion Queen's Royal Regiment tection." will play at Evensong at 6 p.m. on The statement continues that
sentation on the Council is another Sunday in St. John's Cathedral. these circumstances have compelled matter. Seat have been offered and | St. John's Cathedral Hall, or Sun./ Dot only the British but the French,
no doubt Chinese members will be as
A. S. WATSON Shanghai at the mercy of an elec
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recommended its members to pay the home of the present "Nation- the new municipal levy for the next alist movement, or in Hankow.the
the increased rate was from with
toral aystem for which her popula tion is utterly unprepared.
A social gathering will be held in
A
waters and to land armed forces in Shanghai and other parts of China for the protection of the
of and property
their
of the lives.
One Chinese case of small-pox was reported on Wednesday from the Victoria District.
Jewellery worth $10 was reported to barracks about an hour later. ed stolen from No. 28, Wusung In spite of the early hour the sol- Street, on Wednesday.
diers were followed by crowds of coolies and small boys at various points on the route.
are trucks
American and other Governments day, after Evensong. A cordial welcome and as useful as the res-welcome will be extended to all to increase their fleets in Chinese pected Chinese members of the Service Men and others. There will Legislative Council of this Colony, be music and light refreshments. That is entirely different to placing
strong detachment King's Own Scottish Borderers, nationals. headed by the full regimental band
"Aeroplanes are just as much an and pipers went for a route march in the upper levels yesterday morn integral part of modern forces, both ing. Leaving barracks at 7.30, they naval and land, as marched up Garden Road and then armoured cars, and artillery, and the proceeded along Robinson Road to first duty of an armed force is to the Western District. They return keep itself trained to carry out its daties should occasion arise. Secondly, in order to be able to protect others "it must first of all its own security.", Aero- planes, therefore, must be flown and The dispute arising from the dis- exercised just as much as other charge of a number of workers from portions of Naval and Military the Mai Tai Cigar Factory, at No. Forces, and at certain times, when 3, Gage Street, on account of busi. the situation is liable to change, ness depression, has been eaded. and armies, by taking part in civil Stern measure have been taken by wars, approach Shanghai, recon- the authorities, who warned the naisance must be carried out to discharged workers and their guild enable respective naval and military officials that drastic action would to keep in touch with the situation. result if there was any repetition
The rezauna, therefore, which of the disorderly scenes outside the
A Chinese boarding house runner six months. The agitation against seat of the "people's government." has reported the theft from his per- What is the argument? It ap-son in Shanghai Street of $35 in out, not from within the Settle pears to be that the slogan is a cotes. ment. It was brought in on the fundamental principle of democracy
A tea-party is being held at 88, rising tide of the Nationalist ad and of the British system of gov-Nathan Road, Kowloon, on Sunday vance; and the ebb has carried it crament: that the Chinese rate-
afternoon on the occasion of the in- "Away. The agitation was conducted payers contribute the largest share ception of business of the Bombay with considerable skill and bears of Shanghai's Revenue and should Cafe which is at this address, and the hall mark of its anti-British therefore decide how that money also at 9 and 11, Cheung Sha Wan origin. No taxation without re-should be apent. The slogan no Road.
ensure
tained by the factory have been from time to time by aeroplanes be- warning workers who have been re- and which have been undertaken allowed to return to their work, and longing to British and other foreign
EIGH Roared ROUSE, with presentation." This adaptation of more bears examination than any! Attempting to alight from Aber- Certificate No. Shares Nos, No.of Shares Modern Savitation, Grass Tennis Court slogan was well calculated to draw member of a civilised community a sanitary coolie fell and injured
"Four Bathrooms, Three rying Rooms, America's War of Independence other politieal catch phrase. Every deen 'bus No. 308 while in motion. factory last week-end. Since this justify flights over Chinese territory and Garden-Apply: LINSTEAD &
sympathy from those who see in pays taxes directly or indirectly his head. He was taken to the DAVIS, ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.
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Chinese Nationalism the uprising towards the upkeep of those public Government Civil Hospital, · but of an oppressed nation under its services which raise it out of refused to stay after he had been own Franklins and Washingtons. harbarism." A rate falls on the attended to. Whether they imagine that the Inter- whole community in the form of
"A. Chinese carpenter was taken and national Settlement is the only spot increased rents
to the Kowloon Hospital suffering in China where the principle does prices for all commodities sold or from injury to his head caused by
Hong Kong, 11th Aug., 1927. (5211
NOTICE.
TONIES. Up to $100.000 are
M Available for Investment
TO LET.
increased
intimidation has ceased.
Powers, are the same which justify the landing in China of the armed forces of these Powers.
It was mentioned recently that Mr. Quarles Van Ufford a re linquishing the post of local man- ager of the Java-China-Japan-Lijn, whole or part of a military aero-
The statement concludes "At the same time it must be pointed out that the practice of detaining
1st Class Mortgage Becurity subject OFFICES & GODOWN/ hot apply is not known. No doubt stored in a building on which rates a brick falling on him from the roof to become. manager at Bourabaya | plane, which during a practice flight
Trustee Valuation.
to
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Apply: Mzasas, DEACONS,
Princes Buildings.
STAR THEATRE
LAST TWO NIGHTS
THE NEW
OUR CABARET
CHARLES CHAMIER'S REVUE COMPANY OF TEN LONDON ARTISTES
TO-NIGHT AT 9.30 “HERE AND THERE”
To-Morrow Night, Saturday, August 20th "POTPOURRI"
BOOKING AT MOUTRIES AND
THE STAR THEATRE "
PRICES: $3, $2 AND 31.
Special Prices to Back Stalls for Berrice-menin
excepteil:
"Saturday
IN NEW BUILDING.
BEST SITUATION.
APPLY
BANQUE DE L'INDOCHINE. 5. Queen's Road Central.
TO LET
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OFFICES
STEPHENS' BUILDING, 67/69, DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL,
AND
PRINCE'S BUILDING,
CHATER ROAD.
" votes for
He was
democratic opinion in America, are paid. In logic there is no of No. 15, Kowloon Tong, which is He left on the Tjikini on Wednes- had accidentally been forced to England and elsewhere has a vision Justice in the claim that the owner under going repairs. Before being day afternoon to take up his new alight on alien territory is quite contrary to the normal practice of a Kuomintang assembly with of landed property should alone removed to the hospital, the man post, after some 16 years service at followed in European countries."
The Wings Returned. elected representatives from the have the franchise and representa received first aid from Military the Hong Kong office.
LATER. provinces that the Nationalist party tion. The only logical expression nurses and sisters living at No. 327, popular with the whole of the local
Kowloon Tong.
staff as no doubt he will be at
The Chinese authorities handed now controls voting every dollar of the principle is
Sourabaya in a very short time over the aeroplane wings at 7.20 needed for the social reforms that all." The wealthy Chinese property Five Chinese surnamed Loo figur. Prior to his departure Mr. Quarles P.m. There was some delay in the delivery of the wings but eventually are its proclaimed policy and for owners of the Bettlement might, ined in an assault case before Major Van Ufford was presented with a they were brought in from Kiang- the furtherance of its crusade to their patriotic fervour welcome as C. Willson at the Central Magis handsome silver fruit bowl, suitably wan by a Japanese military, lorry sweep militarism from China. Even colleagues the representatives of tracy yesterday morning. Four of inscribed, and their were floral and taken over by an Air Force if it is admitted that these things coolie unions, but they probably the Loos were alleged to have gifts before he embarked. Crack-lorry at the boundary of the Settle-
assaulted the other Loo. Mr. H.ers were fired from the launch and do not exist, still they are the prefer to leave things as they are.
Lo told the Magistrate that he had the. Tjikini had a flower bedecked aim of a re-awakened China and
just been instructed for the defence, saloon. Mr. Van Ufford is suc and, asked for a date to be fixed ceded in Hong Kong by Mr. C. for the bearing of the summons. de Bruyn. Major Willson fixed Thursday afternoon "next
Before Mr. Justice J. R. Wood
WEATHER REPORT.
FINE LOCALLYÍ
Yesterday's weather report, fore
ment.
The cause of the forced landing was oil trouble, resulting in a broken piston.
At 10 p.m the British were re pairing the break in the loop line.
OHINESE TROOPS OBSTRUC TIVE AT KIANGWAN, [BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]
Rucny, August 17th.
..
A British army aeroplane, during a practice fight at Shanghai yes terday, made a forced landing on the International Racecourse, a few engine trouble.
The International Settlement is will come in due time | Alternately an area where foreigners can live it might be argued that Shanghai under their own laws and customs should show Chinn-the-right way; The manner of its government is er in other words this sympathy a matter for the Municipal Council for an oppressed people" is only to decide. In Crown Colonies A another name for urging generosity Governor and a co-opted council at the expense of others.
levy taxes as they think fit. There in the Supreme Court yesterday the
Wuchow Receiving Agency, of 38," What are
the actual facts? is no electoral system in Hong Bonham Strand East; sued the China is weighed down with tuxa-Kong. In. Shanghai the British Tsang Hong and Kau Kee Com- cast and remarks, issued by the miles from Shanghai, owing to tion levied at the will of the residents elect their Municipal pany, of £7, Queen's Road-Central, Royal Observatory at 420p, The fuselage. Was dominating military authorities Council. If the Chinese care to for 6,000. The money was owed stated: and ruthlessly exacted. There is no live in the Settlement they are by defendants upon fire promissory Pressure is decreasing over the obstructed the removal of the -representation-in-the-Shangbai given the protection of the police notes issued duzing February and Philippines. Changes are slight elsewhere. The typhoon-is-about Native City unless the military and the courts, they are permitted March last, four for $1,000 each and 300 miles E. of Manila, moving W. leaders who decide what money they to have as many newspapers as they one for $2,000. Mr. C, G., Alabas-or W.N.W. APPLY S. J. DAVID & CO. need to carry on wars and govern- please. Because the place has proster, K.C., instructed by Mr. G. 8 ment can be called by that.name.pered they have come there in large Hugh Jones, appeared for the plain tiffs. The coas had already been There is no sign of this excellent numbers But the prosperity and partly heard His Lordship gave 25-principle being applied in Canton, the amenities are not due to them, judgment for the plaintills
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PRINCE'S BUILDING,
CHATEE ROAD.
LOCAL FORECASTE or variable winds, moderate to light, fine.
Manila Angust 18th 9.30 p.m. Typhoon in about 124deg. Long E, 18deg. La N, moving WWW.
Chinese troops quartered there
wings of the plane. The British have lodged a protest with the higher Chinese military authorities. Reports from China indicate & farther advance of the Northern ers towards Nanking.
Refugees are flocking along the Nanking-Shanghai Railway to the latter city, where the conditions,. however, are st present quiet..::
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