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GOVERNMENT BILLS,
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TENDERS for DOLLARS
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG.
current in this Colony, for tele. PROBATE JURISDICTION. graphic transfer, on the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury, London, up to and for the sum of £150,000, will be received by the Treasury Chest Office Command Pay Once, until 10.15 a.m. on the 29th May, 1940.
IN THE ESTATE OL OSCAR ROWAN BEN. SON late of No. 11A Jor- dan Road in the Dependen cy of Kowloon and Colony of Hong Kong, late maas. ger of Brewer's Book Shop:
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
PARTICULARS AND CON DITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be "held on Monday, the 3rd day of June, 1940, at 3 P. at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of
PEAK TRAMWAYS CO., LIMITED.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ANNUAL OR DINARY GENERAL MEET. ING of SHAREHOLDERS will be HELD at the HONG KONG HOTEL, Hang Kong, on THURSDAY, the 6th June, 1940, at 11,80 A.M., for the purpose of receiving the Report one Lot of Crown Land at Middle Gap Road, in the Colony Statement of Accounts for the of Directors together with ́s
of Hong Kong for a term of year ended 30th April, 1940. 75 years, with the option of NOTICE is hereby given that renewal at a Crown Rent. to be made ler less than £100, but the Court has by virtue of fixed by the Surveyor of His Ma above that Section 58 of the Probate Orjesty the KING, for one further amount to suit the convenience dinance 1897, made an order term of 75 years. of the tenderers will be consitimittag the time dered.
The tenders to state the "total amount (in pounds sterling). No telegraphic transfer will be
tenders for sums.
The tenders to be in duplicate, and in sealed covers, addressed to the Treasury Chest Officer, Com. mand Pay Ollice, and endorsed "Tenders for Government Bills,
etc."
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The right is reserved (1) to accept or reject any or all of the tenders, gud, in particular (2) in case of equality of rate between. tenders amounting in all to more than the total sum, required, to give preference to any tenders received from Government in. stitutions or from the bankers to the Treasury Chest...
Copies of Forms of Tender can
be had on application.
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**Persons tendering (Bills) are hereby notified that having regard to the provisions of the Acts 22 George III Cap. 45 and 41 George III Cap. 52 the acceptance of any such Tender is subject to the express condition that uo Member of the British House of Commons shall be admitted to any share or part in or to any benefit to arise from the Contract thereby made for the allotment of such (Bills) ̧.•'-***
"The provisions in question do not apply to Contracts en tered luto by any incorporated Company in its corporated" capacity and made for the general benefit of the Com pany."
N. FORDE, Colonel, R.A.P.C. Treasury Chest Officer,
His Majesty's Treasury Office,
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tors and others to send in their claims against the above estate to the 24th day of Jane, 1940.
All Creditors and others are
Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dis posal of the lot the Purchaser (If not the applicant), will be
with to deposit required
an
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, 29th day of May, to THURSDAY, the 6th of June, 1940, both days inclusive.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers.
accordingly hereby required to authorised officer. who will be Hong Kong, 23rd May, 1940
send their claims to the under signed on or before that date.
Dated the 27th day of May, 1940.
WILKINSON & GRIST, Solicitors for the Administrator, No. 2 Queen's Road Central,
Hong Kong
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THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC
CO., LTD.
NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
Certificate No.
16138 for 50 shares Nos. 73004/ 73053 issued on 2nd February, 1932 and Certificate No. 19273 lor 16 shares Nos. 468410/468425 issued on 11th March, 1936 in the name of CHEUNG SUNG PUN have been declared LOST and should the same not be pro- duced before 3rd JUNE, 1940,
they shall be deemed CAN CELLED and of NO EFFECT. GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD., Agents.
Hong Kong, 16th May, 1940.
290
R.
present at the sale, the sum of two hundred dollars; ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of the
Purchase price.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT
"Rural Building:
Lot No. 437,
Middle Gap Hoad
No. of Bale,
Registry No.
Locality.
G.
Boundary
Measure-
ments
As per
sale plan.
Contents in
Square feet.
Aanud
Rental.
Upset Price.
R.
192 18,700
PUBLIC AUCTION.
1,004.
299
THE INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
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HONGKONG MAY 23, 1940."
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“WE SHALL HOLD OUT... WE SHALL HOLD OUT
WE SHALL CONQUER" With this courageous state- ment of the French Prime Minister before us and with the full knowledge that such words are not idly spoken in moments of great anxiety, we feel sure that the shock which people in Hongkong experienced last night, in keeping with the painful in
in nearly pression caused
every country in the world over the announcement of the surrender of the Belgian Army to the enemy, will be greatly assuaged. The real NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING. cause which led the King'
LIMITED.
The Fifty-ninth Ordinary Gen. eral Meeting of the Company will be held at the Offices of the General Managers, Messrs. Jar dine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., Pedder Street, Hong Kong, on Thursday, 30th May, 1940, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, pass ing the Accounts, and electing .304 Directors and Auditors.
PARTICULARS AND CON
The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the 23rd May to 13th June Inclusive. By order of the Board. JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD. General Managers, Hong Kong, 16th April,
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WAR NEWS
The Editor, Hongkong Daily Press
BY DR. WO LIEN-TER (Late Director of the Man- churian Plague Prevention Service and Director-General, National · Quarantine Service of China).
A very misleading article on pre- Bir. I have read with interest sent conditions Malaya, has re- Swatow and a good deal of disgust the cor-cently appeared in a
It has prompted me to re- respondence which has recently paper. been appearing in a morning con-ply, in defence of the British Gov- temporary relative to the questionemment of the country, to which of scare headines used on posters over a million Chinese (both locil. and on the front pages of a local born and China-born) owe their.
success and prosperity. newspaper.
Unfortunately, it seems to ove It is only threngh the sympathy- only too true that scare headlines and cooperation of the British ad- and sensational announcements on ministration that it has been pos- posters sell newspapers. I do. sible to overseas Chinese in Ma- however, feel that a newspaper laya, during the past three years."
to remit tens of millions of deliars owes a public duty to its readers and that it should, wherever pos- for the reller of suffering in "var- ble, do its best to reassure them lous parts of their beloved father- and to refrain from enlarging on land.
alarmist reports.
DAILY
EXPRESS
THE LAST CONTENTS BILL
FRONT PAGE
GIRL SENDS
WAR DESPATCH
WORLDS LARGEST DAILY SALE.
From today no morning daily newspaper posters wil! be issued. (April 27, 1940).
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In 1930 the National Quarantine- Service was organised by me, and a series of quarantine stations. came into being, from, Tientsin in the north to Canton in the South, and hospitals have thus been con- tructed and staffed, but since the have Japanese, invasion these either been destroyed or taken over by the enemy.
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In 1937. after thirty years of continuous service, I retired, and was proud to receive an auto- graphed portrait from Generalis simo Chiang Kai-shek, as well as a very kind telegram of apprecia- tion of my services to the country. then decided to settle down in Malaya, the land of my birth.
FAIR GOVERNMENT During my thirty years of work for the Chinese Government I visited álmost every country of the globe and attended over twenty in- ternational conferences in Lon- I understand that this questiondon, Washington. Geneva. Paris, has already been dealt with in The Hague, Toyko, Calcutta, Java, London where newspapers are nu Sigapore, and other centres. lenger permitted to put out any have studied different colonial pd- ministrations. and have studied posters and I am enclosing an illustration taken from a leading both governing and governed in home paper, which you are at Japan, Korea, India, Burma, Indo- liberty to use, with this letter if China, the
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of the Belgians, who was lead- ing his gallant troops 25 bravely as his father did twenty-five years ago, capitulate to the Germans is still not clear, but from the statement made by M. Rey- naud on the subject, it would seem that the Nazis have once again Succeeded with cunning brutality in using i their frightfulness to over- come the principles of honour of a people whom they wan- tonly set out to destroy. The fact that this grave decision was taken by King Leopold as the Commander-in-Chief
Netherlands Indies, of the Belgian Army without
Canada, the United. States. the the slightest attempt to con-
May I suggest that the same Philippines, Hawall, and elsewhere. sult his British and French
Nowhere, I declare, have seen course be adopted here and that Allies who responded SU
the authorities be asked to tem- more evidence of a sincere destre. readily to his plea for helpporarily pass a law forbidding on the part of government to be when the German
all newspapers from putting out fair and tolerant to "the governed poured into his territory cer- posters. No question "of mislead- then in the British Colonies and tainly-lends colour to the as- ing the public for the sake of sell-Dependencies and the two Ameri- 7 sumption made by a Frenching papers would then arise. can possessions. military spokesman that, un- I am a very great advocate of fortunate though it is, the the "Freedom of the Press," but
hordes
you think desirable.
Belgian Red probability of betrayal cannot I am also fully conscious that these,
Cross Fund
We are intermed by the Belgian Consul-General that the Belgian Red Cross Fund, opened on May 19, has met with most gratifying res ponse. The total amount collected so far is $8.31239.
The generous contributors are as follows:-
be entirely disregarded,
reasons,
H. L. MURROW
NEWLY BUILT CITIES
Singapore and Penang are are unusual times which call for great measure newly built cities. unusual restrictions.
with ample wharfage for ships Yours etc.
from all ports of the world. There. are many new roads, magnificent. public buildings, crowded amuse- ment parks, gay dance halls, ex- cellent civil amenities; a thriving Medical and Dental College where- local-borns and others can, obtain. first-class professional training.... Raffles College which has every prospect of becoming a full-fledged. university within ten years. "Educa tion has been much Uberalised, and other signs of progress are
WEDDING AT
REGISTRY
DITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 3rd day of June, 1940, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Shamshulpo," In the
WHATEVER the Colony of Hong Kong for
however, and we shall no a term of 75 years, commenc
doubt hear a great deal more.. ing from 1st July, 1898, with
about it in course of the next the option of renewal at a Crown
few days, the surprise which followed the announcement PUBLIC AUCTION. Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor
has only resulted in a greater of His Majesty the KING, for
resolve by the British and PARTICULARS AND CON. one further term of 24 years less
ize wedding took place at the PUBLIC AUCTION
Mrs. Littler $10; Mr. Tang Man French to meet the new situa- DITIONS of the Sale by Public the last three days thereof.
Tin 200; Goodwill Import & Export tion which has been created Registry. Supreme Court, Yesterday PARTICULARS AND CON. Auction to be held on Monday, Intending bidders are advised Co. 100; Mr. Kam Cheong Yan 100; by the Belgian decision. That between Mr. Feliciano Jover Ledes DITIONS of the Sale by Public the 3rd day of June, 1940, at that immediately after the dis H.K.-Canton Export Co. 500; Mr. the position has been render- ma, lawyer, residing at St. Francis Auction to be held on Monday. 3 p.m., at the Offices of the posal of the lot the Purchaser H. Vander Straeten 1,000; C. Inge- ed grave by this development Hotel, and Miss Lilla Chua, ahas
mohl. Ltd. 500; Mr. A. E Gerondal cannot be denied and Chua Yu-ty. the 3rd day of June, 1940, at 3 Public Works Department, by (if not the applicant) will be 500: Mr. C. Arnulphy 100; Mrs. K pessimism abroad cannot be Mr. T. S. Whyte-Smith, Regis.... p.m., at the Offices of the Public Order of His Excellency the required to deposit with An de Chaffoy 100; Mr. Tang Man Chin entirely avoided. The French trar of Marriages, officiated. Works Department, by Order of Governor of one Lot of Crown authorised officer who will be 50; Mr. H. Alves 10: Mr. P. A. Prime Minister, however, His Excellency the Governor of Land at Cheung Sha Wan, in the present at the sale, the sum of Xavier 100; Ateliers de Construc- rallied his countrymen with
tions, Electriques de Charlerol 100; one lot of Crown Land at Kow Colony of Hong Kong for a term two hundred dollars, ($200) Dr. K. Loeffer, 44.39; Mr. H. H the most eloquent words he well how grave their own the Councils and municipal: bodies. loon City, in the Colony of Hong of 75 years, commencing from cash. This sum will be refunded Corra 50; Mr. Fok Chuk Chor 50; chose to make known to his position will be unless the Opium farms and public brothels Kong for a term of 75 years, com 1st July, 1898, with the
on payment of the Purchase Mrs. A. Dahlmann 100; Mr. Lau people and the world of what European nightmare is ended have long, abolished, and healm. mencing from 1st July, 1898, with option of renewal at a Crown"
price.
Fook 50; Mr. F. Thu 50: Mrs. A had happened. And thus, in and clamour for American in- infant welfare and V. D clinics Middleton-Smith 50; Credit Fon- the face of a dire peril which tervention in the war on the people. Malays are now occupying the option of renewal at n Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor
cler d'Extreme-Orient 1,000; Mr. confronts them, the British side of the Allies will be a important Civil Service posts, and
evident.
SOCIAL PROGRESS
There is social and political pro- gress, too. with increased repre- sentation of the communities on
are doing valuable work for the
Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for PARTICULARS OF THE LOT Nother_10; Mr. E. W. Davies 20; and French armies, will meet natural sequel to the latest Chinese also may be seen sitting of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 24 years less
one further term of 24 years less the last three days thereof.
the last three days thereof.
Intending bidders are advised:
Intending bidders are advised that Immediately after the dis. that immediately after the disposal of the lot the Purchaser posal of the lot the Purchaser(if not the applicant) will be (if not the applicant) will be
required to
deposit with en
required to deposit with an authorised officer who will be authorised officer who will be present at the sale, the sum of present at the sale, the sum of
two hundred dollars, ($200) in
two hundred dollars, ($200) Am
cash. This sum, will be refunded
cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of the Purchase price.
on payment of the Purchase
price.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT
Locality.
| No. of Sele,
New Kowloon Inland Registry No. Lot No. 2790. + ! don Rock Road.
Kowloon Indland North of New
Lot No. 279k. .
Boundary
Measure-
ments.
As per
sale plan.
Contents In
About
|
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT
| No. of Sale.
Registry
Locality.
3,000
&quare feet.
Annual
Rental
6]: Upset Frice.
New Kowloon Inland Junotion of Un Chau St., and Wing Laing St., -Lot No. 2787.
38
005 2
802
Cheung Sha Wan.
Boundary 1.9
Measure
ments,
As per
Bale plan.
About
Contanta in
12,530
Square foot
176
12,830
Annual
Bental.
Upast Price
303
No. of Sale,
New Kowloon Inland Registry No.
and Tonkin Street,
Lot No. 2788. Junction of Castle Peak Road
Shamshuipo.
Locality.
Boundary
Measure-
ments,
As per
sale plan
About
Contents
8,050
Square feet.
110
Rental
Upset Price.
What do
you want?
If there is anything you want to buy or
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advertise- Classified ment la the Hong- kong Dally Press,
25 words $1.50 prepaid for 3 insertions.
10,063
Office Staff Belgian Bank 67: Mr.
Hon. Dr. L Shu-fan 10: HK the fury of the Nazi hordes, development. If the news of on the magisterial bench, and. Volunteer Defence Corps 50: Local that Herr Hitler is bent on the Belgian decision came serving in other official posts A. G. Botelho 20; Banque Belge sacrificing to gain his unholy with staggering sudderiness One veteran Chinese lawyer has pour l'Etranger (E-O) 8.A. 1,000; aims, with renewed-vigour to the peoples abroad, the received a knighthood, and hiki Mr. M. Ubaghs 100; Mr. F. Mar- and with that quiet confid sense of numbness with which honours have been conferred upon. dulyn 100: Mr. E de Vleeschouwerence which marked the words the Belgian people themselves other Chinese in recognition of 100; Mr... M. Davreux 100; Mrs. of the French Premier.. The
públic services, Indians hold res- -Loureiro 100; Miss M. Loureiro 100: British Prime Minister, who Sir Robert Ho Tung 100; Hon. Mr. also made a statement on the greater. They and their Gov-ponsible positions in the railway-
ernment lost no time in and medical services. development in 50; Mr. E. Ott-Habade 25; Hon, Dr. House of Commons yesterday, selves from the step taken by
FREE INSTITUTIONS promptly dissociating them-
A. L. Shields 50; Mme. Ch. Renner
and Mrs. P. Selwyn-Clarke 32; Mr:
.new
the
received.
the decision was
I cannot do better than close K. W. Federsen, 20; L. Rondon & adopted the same tone of King Leopold, That step, they this article with an extract from Co. 250; Compradore Staff Belgian calmness in declaring to the correctly affirmed, was com a broadcast talk on March 29, by Bank 54: Mr. G. Van Wylick 300; World at large that the spirit pletely unconstitutional and Mr. Tan Cheng Lock, C.B.E, a pro- Mr. M. Zak 10; Mr. P. M. N. da to defeat the hideous Nazi the people and the Governminent resident of Malacca, ex- 305 Silva 20; Ipekdjian Brothers, Ltd. terror has not been diminish- ment have proudly declared pressing the typical views of a Ma-
ed in the slightest degree.
200; T. M. Gregory & Co.. 50; Hon. Mr. and Mrs. RA. C North 25;.. Himly Ltd. 10; Chinese Optical Co. 5: Mr. J. M. Noronha 50; Mr. M. Pirenne 500. Total: $8,312.39.
Further "contributions can be. made at the office of the Bel- gtan, Consul-General, French Bank Building, or at the Bel- ́· gian Bank, 4A Des Voeux Houd, and will be gratefully received:
LONDON, May 28 (Reuter) in well-informed circles last night in London, the situation in Norther France was described as one of ingreasing gravity.
their intention to carry onlayan Chinese:
IT WAS NOT, of course, the struggle against Herr "The British Empire will persist Possible to hear how the rest Hitler and his brute force. and endure because its institutions of the world has reacted to Counting a population of are free institutions. It will sur the Belgian decision. The nearly eight-and-a-half mil-vive as one of the world's guar- only comment available late lion people, who so undians of liberty. The Straits Chi- last night was from the dauntedly faced the Teutonic nese have formed a continuous co- United States where, in spite menace in 1914, this resolvelony in this country and made it. of the fact that anxiety will show the Nazis that their permanent home for over five hundred years, of which the last. appears to have increased, the subjugation of the coun-
120 have been under British rule. the news of the Belgian sur try and its inhabitants is still in the present, as in the former render was the signal for far from being accomplished. crises of the British Empire, the greater demands for unstinted Along with the British and starts Chinese have staunchly. support for the Allies in the French Alles, the Belgian steadfastly and solidly stood for matter of
materials. people.declare: "We shall hold Great Britain, and have been.
heart and soul in support of her."; Americans realise only too out.... We shall conquer."
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