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Intimation.

Wm. Powell, Ld.,

ALEXANDRA

BUILDINGS.

Special

Display

of Blouses.

MUSLIN

BLOUSES

IN

ENDLESS

VARIETY.

Smart

Models,

Correct

in Style, Perfect Fit.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY APRIL 7 1908.

Public Companies

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF

CANTON, LIMITED. -

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from 13th April to the 23rd April, both days inclusive,

Bly Order of the Board,

C. MONTAGUE EDE, Secretary.

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THE JAPANESE FINANCIAL. SIIDATION.

Intimations.

WHAT IT WILL DOJA

will de; not as an article of furniture. A man A woman buys a sewing maching for what it

carries a watch to tell him the time; not as an investment of surplus capital. The same principle when one is ill. We want the medi- cine or the treatment which will relieve and indeed-something, or somebody, with a cure. The friend in need must be a friend reputation, with a good record,, with a history that justifies our confidence. There should be the right to know what a medicine is, and what no guesswork in treating disease. People baye it will do, before they take it. It must have behind it an open record of benefit to others for the same diseases,—a series of cures that proves is merit and inspires confidence. It is because it has such a record that

STATEMENT OF MINISTER OF FINANCE. As our readers are aware, complaints are ife throughout buripest circles of commercial and, financial depression, and the leading NOTAIRTY FIFTH ORDINARY been very active of late in their endeavours to is hereby given that the bankers, politicians, and business men have YEARLY MEETING of the SOCIETY will find ways and means for the relief of the be held at its Head Office, No. 2, Queen'ituation, says the Japan Chronicle of at Buildings, Hongkong, on THURSDAY, the z3rd April, 1908, at Noon, for the purpose of March. The movement bas at last culminated receiving the Report of the Directors together in a meeting of the Unagikal, or Eol with the Statements of Account to 31st Society, to consider the measures. December, 1907, and of declaring Dividends, society, it may be mentioned, was formed This In June last year, when a financial panic was threatened by the collapse of the stock market, Alarmed by the economic situation, Viscount Sone, ex-Minister of Finance, called the attention of the Governor of the Bank of Japan to the duty devolving on bankers to be on guard for the protection of their interests at such a critical time, and uggested that they should take some action in view of the critical situation. Baron Matu- wo, Governor of the Bank of Japan, essented; and is concert with Baron Sakatani, then Minister of Finance, the Governor of the Bank of Japan called a meeting of baukers under the name of the Upagi-kai, or Est Society-and it was then agreed that the banks should in care of need advance money to those undertakings established ou a sound basis, while the Bank of Japan should give all possible assistance for the relief of the situation. The present economic. position is regarded as even more serious than that prevailing last June, and, so the present meeting was called under the auspices of the Unagi-kai

Hongkong, 16th March, 1908,

THE CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

LOTICE is hereby given that the FORTY-

NELUND URDINAKY MEETING

of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the read.uffice, No. 2, Queen's Buildings, Hongkong, on THURSDAY, the 23rd April, 1958, at 12.30 P.M, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, co- gether with Natements of account to the gen. December, 1997, and of déciaring Dividends, &c.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLUSED from the 9th April to the 23rd April, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

C. MONTAGUE EDE,

Secretary. Hongkong, 26th March, 1908.

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Notices of Firms.

NOTICE.

HE Interest and Responsibility of Mr.

THE ALEXANDER GEORGE WOUD in

our firm in Hongkong and China ceased, un 31st March, 1908,

M. JOHN WHYTE COOPER BONNAR was admitted a Partner in our Fire in Hong

kong and China on this date.

Mr. CHARLES GORDON STEWART MACKIE is authorized to Sign our Firm per. Procuration in Hongkong and China from this

date.

ĠIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, ist April, 1908.

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INTERNATIONAL SLEEPING CAR

and

EXPRESS TRAINS Üo.

(THE

GREAT TRANS-SIBERIAN ROUTE

TO EUROPE.)

"

The meeting was held at the Mitsui Club on the 18th instant. Among those, present were Mr. Matsuda, Minister of Finance; Mr. Mixa- machi, Vice-Minister of Finance, and Mr. Katsuda, Director of the Finance. Administra tive Bureau in the Finance Department; Mr. Hayakawa, General Director of the Mirai Bauk; Baron Matsuwo, Governor of the Bisk of Japan; Baron Takabashi, Vice Governor of the Bank of Japan; Baron Shibusawa; Mr. Sonoda, President of the Nobles' Bank; Mr.

Toyokawa, of the Mitsu Bishi Bank; Mr. Ikeda,

President of the tooth Bank, and other leading bankers.

The bankers expressed the hope that the re demption of the first issue of the War Bonds (Kokko-Sqiken), amonning to Y100,000,000, should be hastened with the object of relieving the financial situation, which continued to grow worse and WOISE. la reply, Mr. Matsuda, Minister of Finance, addressing those present in a most cordial mannet, admitted that undoubtedly the present ecopo mic situation could not be regarded altogether, with optimism, but he was inclined to think that the public was overpessimistic regarding it. He expressed great sympathy with the hope entertained by the bankers that the re demption of the first issue of the War Bonds might be speedily consummated. The Minis ter deprecated, the cherishing of doubts that

HAVING been appointed AGENTS for the Government might not have at its disposal

the above Company, we shall be pleased to give any information as to rates of passage, &c., in connection with above.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.

Agents.

Hongkong, 31st July, 1007.

Intimations.

WHERE ARE

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funds sufficient for the redemption of the intal amount of the bands. He explained that the Budget for the coming fi cal. year (1938-9) having been approved, and he financial scheme settled by the Die, preparations for the redemption of the Bonds had already bon completed. The Government bad decided to redeem the total amount of the bonds, namely Y100,000,000; but it was feared in view of the prevailing financial situation, that if the total amount should be redeemed at once, it might cause dis orbance in economic circles. For this reason the bonds would probably be re deemed in, two or three instalments. The method of redemption had not been determin

YOU GOING?ed as ye, but he assured them that it would be

hastened, so, that the desire of the meeting might be gratified.

We are given to understand that the.

WHY, TO CHAZALON & CO., hands will be partly redeemed early next

6, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, ...Where I am sure to find the best FRENCH BONBONS,

LIQUEURS,

BURGUNDY,

BORDEAUX,

mooth, The first issue of the War Bonds was in the nature of a patriotic contribution, and they were taken up by all classes of the

ra

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION

THE Undersigned hors received instructions from The Registra, Supreme Court," to Sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION,

TO-MORROW.

the 8th April, 1905, 1| 11 a 2., at No. 4, Observatory Vilas, Kowloon, SUNDRY VALUABLE." HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,

4

ALSO

One COTTAGE PIANO, (Particulars from; Catalogue). TERMS:-As usual...

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Government Auctioneers. 193

Rongkong, 4th April, 1908.

PUBLIC AUCTION. :

“HE Undersigned have received instructiona

from

The Executors of the Estate of the lia' JOHN COYLE, to sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION,

校区

THURSDAY,

Morrison Hill,

is bought and used without hesitation or doubt. WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION

Its Good Name is the solid basis for the faith the people have in it; and a good name has to be earned by good deeds. For the purposes for which it is commended it is honest, true and practical. It does what you have a right to expect it to do. It is palatable as honey and contains all the nutritive and curative properties of Puma Cod Liver Oil, combined with the Compound Syrup of Hypophosphiles and the Extracts of Malt and Wild Cherry, In Scrofula, the 9th April, 1998, at 1.10 P.M., at No. 10, Anemia; Nervous and General Debility, In- fluenza, Blood Impurities and Wasting Com- plaints, it is to be thoroughly railed upon, Dr. L. Carrick says: "I have had remarkable success with it in the treatment of Consumption, Chronic Bronchitis, Catarrh and Scrofulous Affections.. It is of special value la nervous prostration and depraved nutrition; it stimulates the appetite and the digestion, promotes assimilation, and enters directly into the circulation with the food. I consider' it a mar- velous success in medicine;" Every dose effective? You cannot be disappointed in it," Sold by chemists.

WANTED.

TWO Qualified MEDICAL OFFICERS

with British Qualifications,

Apply.10-

J

Dr. D. R. P. PAUL, China Commercial Steamship

Company, Between 10 and 12 am, and to 4 pm. No. 1, Hotel Mansions, Hongkong, 20d April, roc8.'..

MUSIC LESSON.

f381

ESSONS in Violin, Mandoline and Gaitar

at pupil's residence. Erening engagements for Dances and Concerts.

Apply to--

E. J. LOPES, › Cjo Hongkong Talegraph Office. Rongkonaʻgʻb March, 1008

1302

PABST BREWING COMPANY, MILWAUKEE.

FRESH SUPPLIES ALWAYS KEPT IN STOCK BY

SIEMSSEN & Co.,

Agents for

HONGKONG & SOUTH CHINA, Hongkong, 29th July, 1907.

50 PER CENT

LESS.

Iss

nation in small amounts, and it is expected WE WILL SELL OUR ENTIRE

that the money paid for the redemption will for

the most part return to the banks as deposits

The bankers agreed to exercise great caution

in making advances, as should this be done

STOCK OF

carelessly, the economic situation Would BICYCLES and

CHAMPAGNE rather be disturbed, thas improved by the

WASHING

BLOUSES,

MUSLIN

BLOUSES,

LACE

and

CLARET.

BLOUSES.

Hongkong, 20th January, 1908.

153

F. KAWASAKI,

GR

RADUATE

The House

for Novelties.

redemption of the bonds. They expressed the

-hope that the figure at which the railways are

to be taken over by the Government the price

ACCESSORIES

in the majority of cases having not yet been at 50 % less than usual

fixed-should be decided without delay, and

the Minister of Finance gave assurraces that

SUNDRY HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, (Particulars from Catalogue). TERMS As usual, "

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.

linngkong, 4th April, 1908,

PUBLIC AUCTION.

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HE Undersigned have received instructions Tom C. H. GRACE, Esq., to spil by

PUBLIC AUCTION,

On

FRIDAY,

Consignees.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN, IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE Steamship

"PRINZ WALDEMAR," having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are heraby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Oplum, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hong- kong and Kowloon Wharf an Godown Com- pany, Limited, at Kowloon, whence delivery Limay be obtained,

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain- ing undelivered after the pth of April," will be subject to rent.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be felt in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 9th of April, at 9,30 â‚M,

All Claims must reach us before the 13th of April, 1908, or they will not be recognized.

No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.

MELCHERS & Co.,

Agants.

Hongkong, and April, 1998.

"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

5.S. "BENALDER," FROM LEITH, LONDON AND STRAITS. ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being Landed at their risk into the bardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd." whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained

J

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods- have left the Godowns, and all Goode remain. ing undelivered after the 9th' last, will be,

the roth April, 1908, at 7.30 P.M., at The " La subject to rent,

Hacienda 74, The Peak, SUNDRY VALUAB·LE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,

..

Comprising TAPESTRY-COVERED DRAWING. ROOM SUITE, TEAKWOOD EXTEN. BION DINING TABLE and CHAIRS, MOROCCO-COVERED ARM CHAIRS; TEAKWOOD SIDEBOARD with BEVEL LED GLASS, GLASS and CROCKERY WARE, MARBLE-TOP WASHSTANDS, CHEST-OF-DRAWERS, TEAKWOOD BUREAU with BEVELLED GLASS, BRASS-MOUNTED DOUBLE and SINGLE IRON BEDSTEADS with WIRE and HAIR MAITRESSES, COOKING STOVE god UTENSILS, &c., &c

Catalogues will be insurdi TERMS -As usual,

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers. Hongkong, 4th April, 1908.

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PUBLIC AUCTION.“

THE Undersigned haverecoived instrucions from E. JONES, Esq, Harbour Office,

to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,

ОД

SATURDAY,

the 18th April, 1908, at 130 P.M.," within his -residence, No. 4,-Victoria View, Kowloon, THE WHOLE OF HIS VALUABLE BOUSEHOLD'

FURNITURE,

THEREIN CONTAINED,

Comprising

All Claims against the Steamer must be pres sented to the Undersigned on or before the 18th inst., or they will not be recognized.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 8th inst., at II.A.M,

No Fire Insurance has been effected Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., ́ Agents. Hongkong, 3rd April, 1908.

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HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE

THE H.A. L. Steamship

"LANGBANK,

Captain Rout, having arrived, Consignaes of Cargo are, hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature by the Undersigned and to take immediate delivery of their goods from alongside,

Oional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary:pe given before TO- DAY.

Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed into the hazardous and/or extra hasard- ous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, and stored at Consignees' risk and expens

All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here after which date they cannot be recognized.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the roth inst., will be subject to rent,

.:

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will ba. examined on the 9th inst., at 3 P.M.

No Fire Insurance has been affected.

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,

Hongkong Office. Hongkong, 3rd April. Took.

1390

TAPESTRY and PLUSH-COVERED DRAWING ROOM SUITE, CANTON CARVED BLACKWOOD TABLE and FLOWER STANDS, PICTURES, 'BOOK. CASE, TEAKWOOD EXTENSION DIN- TNG TABLE and CHAIRS, MARBLE-TOP SIDEBOARD with BEVELLED GLASS, GLASS and CROCKERY WARE, MAR- BLE-TOP WASHSTANDS, TEAKWOOD WARDROBES and HUREAU. with BE- VELLED GLASS, CHEST-OF-DRAWERS, THE H. A. L. Steamship BRASS-MOUNTED DOUBLE and SINGLE IRON BEDSTEADS with WIRE and HAIK MATTRESSES, COOKING STOVE and UTENSILS, &c., &c.;

ALSO

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE.

"SILESIA,"

Captain Bable, baving arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countenignature by the Undersigned and to take immediate delivery

ONE COTTAGE PIANO by the Robinson of their goods from alongside. Pitno Co.

Catalogues will be issued 'TERMS *—AS nrual.

Optional Cargo'will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before TO-DAY.

Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be HUGHES & HOUGH,. landed into the hazardous and/or extra hazard-

Auctioneers.

ous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Hongkong. 31st March, 1908.. [382 Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, and stored

at Consignees risk and expense.

Consignees.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

JAPANESE MASSAGE, the decision on the question would be hastened prices for one week only, THE P.&O. S. N. Coll Steamer

KOBE, MASSAGE

of

- SCHOOL,

No.36c, PRAYA EAST, WANCHAL

HONGKONG, Telephone .564.

TERMS:

SINGLE ENGAGEMENT (one bost)...$-2 ONE WEEK. 10 ONE MONTH...and mum. 30

Attendance at Patients' Residence.

WM. POWELL, Hongkong, 31st March; 1908.

LTD.,

Des Voeux Road,

and

28, Queen's Road, HONGKONG)

April

as much as possible.

Conversation ensued among the bankers on

the question of the municipalisation of the to clear our old stock

Tokyo Street Tramways, but the officials of

the Finance Department were reticent on this question:

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN JAPAN.

THE GOVERNMENT'S PROPOSALS. 17

and make room for our

new shops at Nos. 33 &

On the 3rd ult. the members of a special com 35, Des Voeux Road. mittee on the representation calling upon thi

Government to see to the improvemens of at Begin from TUESDAY, the örd

commodation for the comfort of foreign visitors

to Japan, proposed by the House of Repre sentatives, waited on the Ministers of Finance,

and Agriculture and Commerce. The object

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GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.

PORTLAND GEMENT.

Lo Casks of $75/hr. net $5.00 par Cark

wer Factory.

We Bagt of ago Dor, nat $8.00 per Bag

ex Factory hyd SHEWAN TOMES & Co,

Gespal Manggo

MARCH.

Shops on the 7th inst.

of the deputation was to aquire as to tho view Remember we will Remove to our of the Government on the question of hoid #ccommodation for the coming Tokyo Exhibi, tion in 1912. In reply the Minisjorn stated that Bill would be introduced to the Disl during sexi session dealing with this subject, and expressed themselves in favour of doing everything possible in the direction desired,

K

left to private enterprit, surely it is hotel ac

if there is, anything which can properly be commodation. We know of no country where andejernational Exhibition has been held that has considered it, maceitury, to provide hotel. accommodation under Sláje managemekt 15a|| control- apan Căreakin

DRAGON OYOLE

DEPOT

ULAR ST

"DEVANHA;"

FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND STRAITS.

Consignees of Cargo by the above-named

vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their virk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown

Company's Godowas at Kowloon, where each

consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as 1001 as the Goods are landed.

This vessel brings on Cargo jaun

From London, &c., ax 8.S. Mongolią, From Persian Gulf, 'a B.I.S.N., and B. &

P.S. N. Co.'s Steamers,

All Claims must be presented within jen days of the steamer's arrival hare after which date they cannot be recognited..

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods bave left the Godowns and all Goods remaining undelivered after the trih inst, will be subject. to rent.

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 10th inst, 1 3 P.M......

No Fire Insurance has been affected.

HAMBURG AMERIKA LINIE Hongkong Office. Hongkong, 4th April, 1903,"

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"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS, NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, STEAMSHIP GHAZEE"

FROM GLASGOW LIVERPOOL AND

-VE STRAITS. CONSIGNEES of Cargoarehereby informa'd Optional Goods will be landed here unless

that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and instructions are given to the contrary before Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Lidiy

6 hours.

Goods not cleared by the 9th inst, at 4.P.M.; will be subject to rent."

No Fire Insurance will be, affected by ma jo any caso whatever.

Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consigner's and the Company's : representative at (439) | sented to the Undersigned on or appointed hour. Medi

? Sest inalant, or they will mot bei

delivery may be obtained at Kowloon, whence and/or from the chaster

have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining No Claims will be admitted after the Goods undelivered after the 13th instant will the subject to rent. A

All Chime against the Steamer must be pre

All Claims must be presented, within lep | All broken, chafed, and dans days of the steamer's Amiral here' after which to be lift in the Godowns data they cannot be recognise

axemilsd on théissth instag

SeNo Claims

har left the