THE WAR SAVINGS.
LATEST LIST OF THE-
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
TO-DAY'S - MISCELLANY.
Apparently the Kaiser's act of abdication is not one of those
LOCAL ASSOCIATION. things which is will be possible During last month War Loan to show to succeeding generations, was purchased by the Hongkong for it turns out that it was type- and South China War Savings, and so will not bear any Association for its members, amounting to $126,316.26 (Straits Currency),
The amount paid in, porti culars of which are set out below, were invested in Straits Settle menta War Loan at 51⁄4‰.
is
now
Although the issue of this Loan closed in the Straits Settlements, this Association has made arrangements to continue to invest in this Losu all the moners received.
TO-DAY'S CHINESE
TELEGRAMS.
(Wah Tsa Yat Po Service/
be
TUESDAY, MARCH 17'' `1919.
CITY
HALL
ST. ANDREW'S HALL
MALINI
TO-NIGHT.
Prices $3.00 & 2.00
THEATRE
ROYAL
FOR A SHORT SEASON ONLY RETURN AND FAREWELL
Shanghai, March 10. Tang Shao-yee is still sick. There has been no meeting among lengthy arpoeure in the show-the Southerners, bat Tang has cases of war massums. The ordered three telegrauis to bo perience of most people is that framed and despatched by secre the quality of ink for typewriting taries, protesting against the purposes has deteriorated - Finance Minister pledging the siderably during the war, and Sth year bonds with foreign there is no reason to suppose that banks for caah for the War the Kaiser would have taken any Participation Army's use. The first special pains to see that this telegram, to the British Minister, document was made mare im-
requests that instructions perishable thau ordinary given to the Bank Group not to typescript. Indeed it might be accept the pledge, which the argued without too much in- whole North and South will not geauity that he would be likely recognise. The second telegram to choose a medium as imper- to the President, and manent as possible for this Iss: the thind to all Provincial would find some consolation in bers, Educational Societies and hamiliation of his race, and Assemblies Commercial Cham- thinking that it would fade in the Press Societies, pointing out process of time. None the less the illegality of the Finance there seems to be a magnificent Ministers action, which is/WEDNESDAY, prospect for advertisements by opposed by the delegates who 3,210 some manufacturing company know well that the bonds will 3,200 "The type-writer which ended serve no other purpose than to 3,000 the war would be a great "stunt.”
the expenses of 2,000
Participation Army, which is a national anisunce.
The membership of the Associ- ation has reached 1,244.
Fall particulars and applic ation forins may be obtained from the undersigned.
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$15,000
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1,100 We are becoming very peaceful
meet
War
The President invited MT. 1,000 now writes a correspondent to Ohata to dinner on the Sth inst. 900 the Manchester Guardian out The Vice Minister of Foreign 850 here in France. A month ago we affairs, Chun Luk, was among 800 handed into stores 60 out of the the guests. 700 120 rounds of ammunition thit
Chun Shee-fau, Tuchau of 800 every man carried in his pouches Shensi, has reported that he sa 570 and now arrives an order sternly arranged armistice terus with 555 forbidding the unauthorised dis- Tan-Yam (Southern Com- 500 charge of firearms. It struck me 460 that it wouldn't be a bad idea if
mander.)
received Peking 'las
in-
OF
THE POPULAR
FRAWLEY COMEDY CO.
IK
NEW & UP TO THE MINUTE PLAYS TO-NIGHT
A HURRICANE OF MISTE
"MARY'S ANKLE.”
March 12th.
THURSDAY, March 13,
PRICES AS USUAL.
A RIOT CT JUS
"TWIN BEDS."
THE PRICELESS COMEDY
FAIR & WARMER."
COMMENCE
TO-DAY'S SHARE
QUOTATIONS.
8-SELLERS; KA-SALES; B-BUYERS; N-NOMESAL
BANKS.
475 the order applied to les civiles.formation from various sources 450 The other day I observed three that Chinese labourers returning 400 French youths amusing them from Russia have been instigated 350 selves in the gathering dusk with 300 a rifle and some tracer bullets 200 they had managed to aequire. 240 From about 300 yards away 230 they
were gaily firing bullets 220 in
the direction of the 210 main rood! I had not time at the 200 minute to do more than shout a 170 warning to them, a warning which 160 did not seem to have much effect. 150 But by luck a better warning 110 arrived. Round the
The H. K. & S. Banks 8. to spread Bolshevism.. Government is taking steps to MARINE INSURANCES, suppress it.
Cantons North Chinas Iinions Yanglazes
CABLE DELAYS.
AN EXPLANATION.
Far EasternS
FIRE INSURANCES. The Eastern Extension Tele-China Fires graph Co., announces —
H.K. Fires The heavy pressure of Govern- corner meat traffic continues, and the 130 come somebody's servant carry-interruption of the Commercia! 125ing a valise on his shoulders. In Pacific Company's Cable has 110 the dusk it must, I think, have added to the congestion un our 100 looked like a corpse to the con- Cables. We have been compell-Shells
00 science-stricken authors of the
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Douglases. Steamboats Indos (Pref.) Indos (Def.)
Gibraltar Ferries post Irun from China, which are now sub- Sugars to. Loaden ordinary telegrams ject to a delay of about ten days. Malabons will be some time before The delay on deferrel telegrams
is proportionately greater!
Five cable-ships are now in the neighbourhood of the broken cables in European waters, the repair of which is still delayed by bad weather,
That Marconi's invention was 30 not quite perfect was well known 25 to all wireless parators.
The 20 presence of uncontrolled electric- 15ity in the air resulted in what is 10 called "static" interference, and
5 meant that many messages could!
not be interpreted. There has been world-wide research in $2,408,210 | order to overcome this serious drawback. An American, Roy A. Wesgaut, after fifteen years of experimental work, had suc- ceeded in discovering a solution of $20,426.56 the "static" problem when America entered the war. The 801,800.45 discovery was made known to
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PLANS AT MOUTRIE & CO. 9.15 P.M. SHARP.
PHILIP CARL'ON, Manager.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
TO THE JUSTICES OF THE PEACE OF THE COL NY OF HONGKONG.
Mr. O. G Alabaster wishes to thank the Justices of the Pasco for having elected him as their representative on the Leg siative Council.
| Hongkong, March 10th, 1919.
THE CHINA-BORNEO
CO. LTD.
NOTICES.
BREEZY GARAGE.
Tel. No. 2499.
91, Des Voeux Road, Central. -
IN
The latest model," Chandler". "Hadson" and " Oakland" pare
for hire
Theatre parties. Pleasure trips.
Shopping sto. at moderate charges.
Our cars are only driven by experienced driver?, so that all
aliente are sure of every safet and comfort.
Large stocks of spare parts and children's "Skudders" on sale. Motor car, launch and eyels repairing done daily, Call and inspect.
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HONGKONG.
UNIVERSAL PROVIDERS,
Most up-to-date and Cheapest House in Hongkong.
Prompt attention given to Orders.
JUST ARRIVED.
Large Assortment of
Lace Works, Embroideries, Drawn Thread Works,
comprising
蓓
安有限公司
Collars, Blouses, Handkerchiefs, Table & Bed Covers, etc.,
Filet & other Hand-made Laces.
Excellent quality,
Exquisite modera designs,
Moderate prices.
INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED:
SWATOW DRAWN WORK CO., No. 14, DES VOEUX ROAD, CESTRAL..
Maison Lily
NOT CE is hereby given that
the Sixteenth Yearly Meat- ing of Shareholders of the above Company wil be held at the Company's Office, St. Georges Buildings. at 130 Shad?? од WEDNESDAY, the 76th March. 19 9, for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors to- yether with a Statement of Ac- count to 3'st D cember, 1918. and electing
Directors and Auditors
The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the 19th March to the 25th March 1919, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of
Directors.
GIBB, LIVINGSTJN & CO
Just cernent. assortment
New Item Herts,
Linen, Pique, Rain
and Flowered Veilos..
Alexandon Building, Hongkong
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$175 .$955
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b.
93
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211 $32 b. sa, & 16 b. 160"
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MINING
Kailans Langkats Raubs Tronohs Urais
471-
b.
b.
D.
40-
DOCKS, WHARVES, GODOWNS, &C.
H. K. Wharves 1. Kowloon Docks S'hai Docka
b.
b.
N. Engineerlags_b.
$116/7 $ 160 t. 180
$231
LANDS, HOTELS " AND SUILDINGS. Centrals
Б.
H. K. Hotels
b
$ 101 $87
2.
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T7
H'phreys Est.
2
K'iooni ands
b. 1 1 a. 102: b.
$7.10 b.
$98
$173 $68
CARVALHO & CO.
COTTON MILLS
b
b
€212) $17 #145
b.
$72
€ 163 h, & as. 1,8 MISCELLANEO12.
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$8.74 #12)
China Light & P.b. Providents
#6
CARVALHO & CO.
b.
48+
Dairy Farms b. H. K. Electrics
$28
A.
$76
Hoogkong, 11th March, 1919.
Pesos
1,006 Ropes
Macao Electrics D.
$89
#30 $8
THE METAL MARKET.
OUTLOOK AS TO PRICES.
The general feeling early in November, "Prices must go down' and yet what has happened :-
Lead has advanced...£li ton, 'Steel Nails
Bar Iron Spelter& Zinc... Locks have advanced 25% Earthenware Drain Pipes 74% Tubes (Gas Steam and Water) the French and British Govern-26 per cent., Less Dis. $622,227.01 ments, and experts were sent Iron Screws 5 per cent.. Less The only reduction possible is in Wire Nails,
Previously ack-
nowledged...14,142: 12:10
Total £15,153: 6: 65
The
since last investment
L. Reclamatioas D. West Pomis b.
Ewos Kang Yike Lau Kung Mows b. Orientais S'hai Cottons Yangtszepoos
over to study the system. The Dis. discovery is now announced to the world, though till the peace
The old adage--never prophecy treaty is signed the details
unless you know-right again. ore only known to the
The gradual withdrawal of iron Entente and the United States, and steei subsidies is notified for Green Islands ... 710:13:8
increasing numbers of 1st February and 1st May next, Borneos high-power stations that pointing to further rises. before the war were being erected all over the world were seriously affecting messages a they crossed, and interfered with each other. Wengant's invention. eliminates interference, aud Previously acknow- permits absolutely clear messages atall hours of the day, no matter what the atmospheric conditions may by. The Weagant system also abolishes the tall steel towere hitherto built to catch the wireless waves. For the new receivers can be placed merely a taries. Few feet above the ground.
Total amount
of Gold Dol-
lars received since last in- vestment Previously ack-
ledged
Total
G$ 224.32
7,106.94
G$7,331.26
Total amount of Pesos received
b. Trams, Low Level n. 1,000 Trams, Peak, old b.
Trams, Peak, new bots. .75 Laundries b. Steel Foundries B.
ledged
.Total
2,096
$3,60
$12
Hon.
U. Waterboats b. UKION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF Watsons
b. CANTON, LTD.,
Wm. Powells "ል Treasurers and Secre- Wiseman's
121
$6,15
b
$27
J. Hobgkong, March 11, 1919.
Agents.
NOTICE - Dr Arthur de
Carvalho having returned
to the Colony Mr. Edward J. Noronha, who has been acting
during his absence, cesses to be
THE HONGKONG SCHOOL
OF MOTORING.
the Manager of the above firm "APPLICATIONS FROM STUDENTS ARE from this date.
NOTICE" Mr. H. W. Bird
to thank these Justices of the Peace who voted for him at the recent election."
Hongkong 11th March, 1919.
NOW BEING ACCEPTED.
The SCHOOL has accomodation for 200 PUPILS, the syllabus including courses for MECHANICS and DRIVING.
SPECIAL FACILITIES are offered to persons desirous of becoming CHAUFFEURS and not at the moment having means at their disposal for their, course.
Works and School-Shaukiwan
Office-4 Queen's Road Central.
NOTICE.
JAVA
OUR
SPECIALITY
PRODUCE
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and Prices to
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