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was

ST. GEORGE'S DAY.

(Continued from Page 5.)

on--

THE FORTUNES OF WAR.

war.

The

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, APRIL 24. 1919.

for the right to buy them out as the end of the war, because they were "laid down on the com-

HOTEL LISTS.

HONGKONG HOTEL

Innen Cash # VÆR Jumbrecht JO

Anderson M&Ms Jahosor Mrs MS Y Shark JF

who tells us that is a "K.EE. Adbook Capt J M.P." and, of course, a good Abraham 18 Coalitionist. But that is nothing to the Coalitionist, M.P. who was worth just nothing when the war began, but who now possesses huge fortune.

RESTITUTION.

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The new or increased fortunes are a disgraces to the nation, of which is ought to purge itself. Restitution must be the ander of day. There are many who ad. vocate a capital levy. Surely the first capital levy should be upo those whose capital grew while the nation lost nearly 1,000,000 of its picked young men.

I do not pretend to know what the war fortunes amount to, but the sum must be enormous.

It must badmitted that such proposal may not be welcomed by a rich men's Parliament, containing so many men who have swollen, financially in time they asked for opportunity of war. But, as we all know,

make a land fit for heroes to live iu, and quite a number of heroes it who dislike the idea of war eering, ant think that if a man lost mothing by the war he ought to consider himself lucky.

Blanton EB

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Bergeron KE

Inarak EW Joblin Un L. M Joblin Mr & Mrs M

Johnson & K

Kelly M FJ

Kotel B E Van Saner Mr & Mrs S Eid UT

K danbury Fay Comd-Kirby Bra kipsar OT Lustoga B'ackburn Mn E D lexi Net Mrs $

Liddell Capt Liddell Min

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''ion Man ERB Buras Browall Wo Boros Me & MT Bingham Mi

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Els Signora ECE tuspot Miss K

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Holgernon A

Lumina Mr & Mrs B Liskrim Mad-m. Ladin G

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Louelds

Leash Mr Kja A

Like Shadi kita de Mei

Ligingston Flag Li

F&R Lindsay Mr & M•*

Gr Morimoto Muso F Mihon BJ

Main 8 E Mation Madame de Katton Misco Mason Mlav HoHumay Mre L Macintyre Mr &

McInnes Mr & Ma

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Hel. Na W

Oldenburger Capt A PMS H

Fole MOR

Pingvin A Rendal AG Ricon Mr Men C Bisen LICE W Richards & F Bay LB

By Ma F

Rewal JG

Skinner Wiio E F

Baier A

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HOW TO MEET THE DEBT.pany's land." The gentleman had left the Colony to say to him

Sir Leo Chiozza Money writes that they appreciated his work. Proceeding. Mr. Holyoak said he in the Daily News as follows thought they knew him well It is not jussible yet precisely enough to know that he was not to say to what sun the National given to flattery, therefore when Debi has risen as a result of the he submitted to them what he

"It is probable, however, thought was the unanimous that, allowing for recoverable opinion of the Colony, that His Excellency, since Sir Henry May debts owing to us by our Allies had departed, had administered and for the handsone assets we the Colony with tact and ability, have in hand as a result of war he was sure everyone who heard expenditure, the net debt has him speaking would agree that risen to over £6,000,000,000 it was the Truth-(Loud and (8,000 million pounds). prolonged applause) and be

To

pay interest on this and to would like to take the public provide à sinking fund demands opportunity and occasion, on an enormous aunnal tribute. their behalf, for he believed he

The borrowing was made while had the right to speak for them. to say they had appreciated very prices were high. If the debt is sincerely the manner in which, no dealt with in large in the His Excellency had entered into near future a mighty tribute of

Dog 3 H the problems which had arisen interes: (commodities) will have

is not difficult for the Government Cornieriky Leo Cherniaviky Jan during the past few months, and to be furnished by our people 34 the ability with which he had lower prices. The payment of tofind out. A declaration should Che siaraky WischelMaclature Master tackled the large problems made a uominal 5 per cent will in a

be made by every adult whose Clark Mr Mn 3 O Mac De W them feel they would like to say fittle while be equivalent to the Proty exceeded (say) £5,000 Car W they almost desired that he

in value in August, 1914, showing| Claxton à à payment of seven, eight, or more WAS going to CLITY (Loud Applause). That, however, Percent, when allowance is made) what his forture then annual Carvalho DrA ed to, and (2) what it amounted Cowan Capt P for the fall in prices which unst not in their power to

to un Armistice Day. 1918, Cameron Hrk Hra arrange. A new Governor had me.

When we review the economic Nearly the whole of the nation's Carvalho Mr & Mrs been appointed, but before he

wealth is held by persons whose EA arrived it was fitting and right circumstances of the war we can- that they should express to the nut and must not be content that tales are worth over 25,000, Comming Dr & Mrs

and the others are not worth nytwad W Officer Administering the Govern such a position should obtain. ment the confidence which they War laust always be a matter attention.) Very heavy pensities Dastan W had still had in his administra-of unequal sacrifice.

should be provided against False Dell W Side by tion. since Sir Henry May elte men go into action; There is no question that the

declarations. (Applause). He would like to

are killed some merely maimed; more thing with express one

extinction of war fortunes would sue remain guscathed. which he thought they would allj agree. He thought it was to be other who moured that her make a serious impression on the deplored that the Press, at any by was a weakling hakim with National Debt, and it is suggest

The mother ei here that i: should be the firs: Flavin MA rate a part of it. had to some her alive to-day. extent attempted to poison the who was proud of her son's new step taken in the region of minds of the people of strength at him go forth ever taxation. The nature of other fire: Capt W the Colony against the Governor to return.

step could be considered when Franklin Mr &

'a designate.. British people,

the declamations were got in, Fit Flag Capt THE FONTUSES OF WAR,

WTS they believed in giving every man

which a be done in a fr And in the reonunie sphere

Great Capt T a chance, and they believed in

maths. the inequalitie-of war are equally

Galleri ÜC accepting the new Governor in

RW the spirit which he was to come apparent. One man was a small

& to them that was to carry on the urineer; he made a ne in

Goma Mr & Mr

Lady Template Mr & efficient administration which has hella, Another was a pianoforte

HG been shown for many years past maufacturer; his business was

Ramond Mit Kn KnCE Heb Wr & VO Harwood Mr & MrsThomson Mra ✪ and to grapple with the problems by order shut down, Ore wan

STA which might arise after due con- give all his strength and time to

oheise: WP Honela Mer 3 W Wey Mr & Miss

Wilkinson B L sultation with those appointed to patriotic purpose for little or advise him. -(Applause).

nothing in personal gain; another

an capt TY In replying. His Excellency hinted Government

Theme A Shallon Ea per G said he wished on behalf of the ad made a fortune, Partly with guests to thank Mr. Holyoak and all of them for the manner in it illicit seeking but largely which he had. proposed and by deliberate profiteering, they received, the toast. He must great crop of war jarvenus ha thank Mr. Holyoak for what he sprouted in our land. Some have had said about himself. It was find their way into the new entirely undeserved (Cries

of Commons. of House "No" and he felt rather ever extravagances have caused eren whelmed. He thanked them for the Morning Post write a the bonour they had done him in homily on the subject of indecent asking him to respond to the toast He wished it could have Now it i- not a good thing that vented the been done by some one else. hei

stone and the same time a nation thought Sir Charles Elliot, "a distinguished guest who had come uld pile up a huge national from the North, was zore quali lebt and make, out of its very fied to speak to the toast than travail huge fortunes for a himself Like himself, Sir Charanaber of nuen a number which, illustrated in small to the disgust E borg Mr & Mr les was a member of the Society, although actually large, is re- and he was sure a speech from latively a mere handful of our of the shipping Press, who Exo:elenco, Earin him would have been a great deal!

thought it very wrong anjal J prople. more interesting. Continuing,

unkind of him. Now it is for][1 His Excellency said when he arrived at Singapore he made an

And the purpose of this the nation to leave them the luck Go endeavour to enter the St. An-resent writing is to suggest that of not losing but to take the more Herby drew's Society. He assured the in the War Fortines and the than that.

It may safely be said that if Hand Mr & Mrs Tenlayer P Committee of that "Society. and National Debt we have a Plas

the Chancellor of the Exchequer Ew

To gailed he spoke perfectly truly, that he and a Minus which need to be

Terandan Mr & Mrs believed he was three-quarters brought together for the good of all take the step here propos H 1.08

Vanhook Scotch. Some rude member of the nation, for the welfare of theed, he would do a very great deal FOO

Vanbreken Woolf Mr & Mrs that Committee replied asking State, and for the furtherance of resture faith in Parliament. Kelly B

What is the fourth quarter soda, public peace and order. Let

Labour unrest is due to a number eng Mr & Mr

King J suppose?" (Laughter). He there be no mistake about it.

of the causes, and war profiteering lengardem Wins WD8 overwhelmed for the

Knowledge I

is only one of them. Nevertheless, | Leucola C.. profiteer- moment but be immediately

15 broa least,

it is one of the biggest, and the gia J replied "No. perhaps

Sodoring and Man."

Government by realising the fact,! However, he did it is the

of TOOL

and exhibiting determination to not join that Society, and he aorest. The balance sheets are came to Hongkong, of course published and real. Here is a extinguish a scandal which ought Arwen R& not to have occurred, would do Bolo & G with the ambition of spurning the company which in 1913-14 made Scots and turning English. They 13,048 in 1917-18it made $181, omething more than relieve the might perhaps think, from his 662. Here is another which five

finaseial position. But on Blair MrHnDE name that he was Welsh or years ago made £18,331, and Enancial grounds alone, the tax- Brett FJ

Buller Capt TH something perhaps hetween Eng which last year mais 70,000.ation almost to extinction of war Band'e Bev RAC Norbury Mr & Mr lish and Welsh, but he "could Here is a chairman who says:

fortunes would be a wise and Carter A J assure them it

Cichrane Mr & Mrs Pack SH was not. 80. The net profit, after allowing for Prudent step, which would give roes L Col EG His Excellency then recounted

Tate's GG to the national Cocmes E J Perkins TL some humourons incidents in the usual charges, is in excess of great relief

Cormack M

Felham Lt Col & connection with St. Geroge's Day that eamed for many years past

Dotel Mrs 38 Mrs Thursby celebrations, after which he and amount- 10 £130,000.

Duncan Mr & Mrs J Ram EA thanked the Society for the (Cheers."

Davsoport T E

Prhang W Elias Mr & MJ ME? his Mr& Kn magnificent entertainment which Here is another who tells us:

The question of a commercial Eran 8, MBF В had been provided. "

"This (£114,340) is the largest aerial service to the Continent is Galloway Wred #Rome #1 de During the evening an excellent rcft eared in any year since under consideration, and if negu till EE

Graves Mis JL Scant'sbury Major V musica! programme was given, the formation of the company.

tiations are successful Hall will amit a Mr & MrsStevope Lt in which

Messrs H. B. L. And here a concern which, after be selected as one of the princi- Bozetar

Beth Findlay A Dowbiggin, A. D. Keigwin, G.

Taylor Mai & M Dumbarton and A. E. Anderson making jolly war profit, built pal air stations on the East Coast. Humphreys

BE took part; Mr. G. Grimble officiat new works for the Ministry of The Hull Chamber of Commerce

with ing at the piano in his usual Munitions

the nation's has been approached by at least Hutchison ♬ de P Vente M accomplished style.

money, and carefully stipulated two firms on the subject.

gain.

contracts

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Shipowners, for example-only abadia J for example, for they are no Bechringh & MiraMserlin Mr & Mra worse than others in the matter i Brook anticipated in 1911 that they Barto were in for a leas time, and with

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Consoroff Engin fall they auti-meron ME cipated they world have c been lucky. As Tuatter millions into their pockets (in 2 of fact, it put many hundreds of Doralar LV

manner which Mr. Bonar Law has

econoiny.

AERIAL SERVICE TO THE BALTIC.

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Recur Mr Ma Hamilton Mı, FE

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Harzell O Nanton E Neordeabes E Nagle

CERIN,

NOTICES.

DREVARD & CO.

SOLE AGENTS

FOR

HONGKONG & SCUTH CHINA

Allen

THE

CAR OF EXCELLENCE

HIGH GRADE-LOW PRICE

STOCK NOW AVAILABLE IN HONGKONG

5 PASSENCER

MODEL 41

TOURING CA R.

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

Reacher L. J Smuller L do

TOYO KISEN KAISHA.

Perchon Powel OF Reater L J Racalin Capt Rance C Robertsen 3 Bobb

Shipman Yr BoNTED O Sch ̧¤k"Mr & Mr Ptephane Mr & Mra TUTO HIS Thyon R Jocaber

Won Mr & Mr Welling & Men Wuner A E Wallat JT

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Lamb FR Lätte Mi* Mr- Lascanteri de B Per Fiolay HoDougall A K Mulder Mr & Mr

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BUYO MARU.”

From SINGAPORE, April 23rd.

Consignees of cargo are hereby notified to present their Bill of Lading for counter-Figzature and take immediate delivery first alenside steamer or the Com pany's godown, where all ergo imperding immediate discharge will be handed at consignees' risk. Storage obarges will be asas ed. on

CATRO weinig un- "delivered on and after, Wednes-

day, April 30th.

All broken, chafed and damaged ! packagen will he landed into thei Company's Godowns, where samej will be examine. Wednesday, April 30th, 10AM.

No Claims will be recognised after the goods have left the Steamer or Grdewpand none will be entertained if pre-ented later than three weeks after arrival of steamer.

SALE ON

FOR ANOTHER 15 DAYS ONLY,

From 15th to 30th April, 1919.

SWATOW DRAWN WORK, SILK & GRASS LINEN EMBROIDERIES FILET LACES, COLLARS, AND MANY

OTHER KINDS OF FANCY GOODS FOR LADIES, Etc., Etc., Etc.,

COME NOW! COME EARLY!! DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY !!!

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MARINE MOTORS OF ALL POWERS IN STOCK.

Works:-Pootung, Shanghai.

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No Fire Insurance whatever Associated British;Machine T will be effected.

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