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RUMOUR DISPELLED.

"

THE RECENT REPORTS OF FRICTION AT MACAO.

THE GOVERNOR.

MACAO SENATOR.

THE HONGKONG, TELEGRAPH

zn ex-

RECEPTION IN HONGKONG.

At the Lusitana Club on AN INTERVIEW WITH HL E Monday night, a reception was held in honour of Senbor Henrique Valdez, who is on his It will be remembered that way to Lisbon to take up his about a fortnight age rumours post of Senator for Macao in the were current that trouble had Portuguese Cortas. broken out between Chinese and Senhor Valdez, who is about Portuguese soldiers in connection 40 years of age, is with the reclamation work lieutenant of the Portuguese now proceeding off Green Island, Navy, and, until his recent Chinshan, and with the object of election to the Portuguese

a Parliament, had

served on ascertaining the true facts representative of the Hongkong the well-known Portuguese Telegraph had an interview over gunboat Fatria. In addition the week and with His Excellency to his other duties, he found the Governor of Macao,

time to conduct a nautical class His Excellency said there was in Macao, at which cadets for the marine received really nothing in the affair. The mercantile work was being carried out in the instruction. Patriotic motives vicinity of Macae and the Chinese rather than anything else led officers in Chinshan knew per to his acceptance of a post which, fectly well what was taking place while indicating the unanimous and that they had no right to approval of the citizens of the interfere. In fact the Command Portuguese Colony, was, never- er's family was living in Macau theless, not very remunerative. and he went to and returned for we understand that the salary from Chinshan every day. He which goes with his new post is was very friendly with the Marao much less than that which he Government, and it was curious formerly obtained as a lieutenant that people should think that he of the Portuguese Navy. was hostile to Macao.

The reception which was held Speaking on the question of the in his honour was the result of guard in the Porta de Circo, Hishasty arrangements brought Excellency said that they were about by the unexpected early quite prepared to make room in departure of the Senator for the barracks for the newly-arriv. Libson, and the success which ed soldiers. The guards were all attended the function reflected new soldiers and the force had credit on the efforts of Mr. Silva been slightly strengthened, pro-Netto, the President of the portionate to the number of Lusitana Club, and his confreres soldiers available for distribution. in getting together a gathering His Excellency added that of members of the" Portuguese when the question of proceeding Community at which apprecia- with the Canton-Macao Railway tion of the new representative wastaken up, some had overlooked could be suitably expressed. the fact that the railway treaty The Portuguese Consul, Mr. E. between the Portuguese Govern. V. M. R. de Souza, at the recept- ment and the Ching Dynasty ion, which was well attended. was still existing, and he failed to called for a toast in honour of understand why the Canton news Senhor Valdez, which was papers continually state that the heartily responded to. In a short Centon Government has given speech, the Consul expressed bis permission to a syndicate to build hopes that their distinguished this line without the Portuguese guest would work for the Benefits Governmen: being officially not only of the Portuguese com- informed.

munity of Macao but also of those Asked about the development in other parts of the Far East. of Macao. H. E. said that there- Mr. A. d'Era also spoke in Was still a great deal more to be eulogistic terms of the ability done, but it was impossible to of the new Macao Senator, and carry out various works simultan-expressed his expectations of the eously: Portugal was China's good results which would accrue. oldest friend. The greater part of with Mr. Väldez as their repre- the population of Maçan was Chin sentative.

NEW

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1919.

ADVERTISEMENTS.

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NOTICE

All persons with the arception" of persons of Chinese race, wishing to leave the Colony must have in their possession a VALID PASSPORT." Passengers not in possession of passports will not be allowed to leave the Colony.

All persons with certain excep. tions who remain in the Colony for more than 7 days are required to Register themselves under the REGISTRATION of PERSONS ORDINANCE 1916 Forms of Registration giving the parti. the G. P. O. and at all Police

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NOTICE.

ISSUE OF FRENCH SK PREMIUM BONDS

TO HELP IN THE RECONSTRUCTION

GUARANTEED BY THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT

OF WAR DEVASTATED REGIONS

Four thousand million Francs into Eight Millions 500 francs 5. Premium Bonds

divided

Free of all Taxes

CONSIGNEES.

THE ADMIRAL LINE

THE Steamship

"ENDICOTT ” having arrived from Seattle vis ports, on Dec. 3rd, 1919 Consignees are hereby notified that their cargo is being landed at their risk into the Hazardous

and/or Extra-Hazardous Godowas of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd.. Kowloon, and stored at a gnees' risk.

Con-

redeemable in 75 years at fra 600 Consignees of cargu must pro- and also by yearly premium draw-duce an Import permit signed by ings amounting to frs 10,000,000 the Superintendent of Imports and Exports, Hongkong, before with a quarterly first prize of :

Bills of Lading will be counter- signed.

ONE MILLION FRANCS

Price of issue irs 493.- Applications will be received by

the BANQUE DE L'INDO- CHINE

(The French Bank)

L. BERINDOAGUE

Manager.

ese and therefore the development! Senhor Valdez replied in suita- Hongkong, 2nd December, 1919.

of Macao was more to the benefible terms, expressing his thanks

of the Chinese than to the benefit for the honour accorded him by

of the Portuguese Government. the, reception, which he greatly

It was to be hoped that the appreciated. As to the policy officials of the Chinese Republice intended to take up with would continue to cultivate that the Lisbon Government, it would,

diplomatic manner.

NOTICE.

All broken, chafed and dam- aged cargo is to be left in the Godowns where it will be examined at 10 a.. on Monday Sth, inst, by the Company's Sur- veyors, Messrs. Goddard and Douglas.

All clairus must be presented within thirty days of the steamer's arrival here, after which they caunot be recognized. No claims will be recognized after the goods have left the Godowns, and cargo undelivered on and after Dec.

old friendship in a proper and he announced, embrace all UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG 10th, 1919 will be subject to rent.

matters relating to the improve- ments of the harbour and trude of Macao and also the advocacy of the proposed railway between U. S. SENATE AN TREATY. that Colony and Canton,

SENATOR BURTON OR

ITS FOLLY.

The best wishes of the Portuguese community went with Senator Valdez yesterday when he departed by the Korea Maru for Lisbon, with his wife and

were on

In an interview with a repre- family. The Portuguese Consul sentative of the Manila Daily and other gentlemen Bulletin recently. Senator Burtun, board to see him off. who was recently in Hongkong,

said:-

"I am strongly in favour of the

Peace Treaty and the League of

Nations, including the much-

discussed article 10, which is

MACAO NEWS.

nothing more than an application (From "Car On Correspondent) of the Monroe doctrine to the en

tire world. I regret to learn that

Lieut. Valdez, who was recently

since my departure from the elected as Senator to Lisbon. left United States the Senate has Macao on Sunday afternoon "by acted adversely on this matte the s.s. Sui An, and was given e that it has voted that the United very cordial send off by the people. States alone will interpret the The wharf was decorated with Monroe doctrine.

flags and evergreens, and a long

"The folly of such action is chain of crackers was discharged. that other nations do not look

pon the Monte Doctrine in the Monday was observed as a ame light as does America, public holiday in commemoration They will now feel that they have independence from: Spain in 1640. ofPortugal regaining her basis upon which to found at noon a salute of 21 guns was policy similar to the Monre fired from the Monde fort, and octrine. They will revive the about 600 soldiers and marines bheres of influence' policy:

The Senate's insisting upon noon if weather permitted.

were due to parade in the after- eservations in America's

ар.

proval of the Treaty may very →→ likely lead to like action on part

FACULTY OF MEDICINE.

Notice is hereby given that the University is about to appoint a Part-time Tutor of Anatomy.

Full particulars may be obtain- ed from the Dean of the Medical! Faculty.

́N. T. MACKINTOSH,

Registrar.

PUBLIC AUCTIO .S.

THE Undersigned has received Auction on

instructions to sell by Public

THURSDAY, the 4th Dec .1919.

commencing at 2.30 p.m. at bis Sales Rooms, Duddell Street,

A Selection of choice and Valuable Silver Ware (Suitable for X'mas Presents) On view from Wednesday, the 3rd inst.

Catalogues will be issued Terms: Cash on delivery.

Geo. P. LAMMERT.

Auctioneer.

TO BE LET.

of other nations involved in the Germany it would be regretable FOR SALE-Chandler Motor peace and reopen the whole indeed and unfair to our allies, Car, seven passenger, latest discussion. If this is done the 30 while Germany might very prob- model, in splendid condition; has nations can never agree on a ably object to being dragged to wire wheels and extra wheel and satisfactory settlement, their another peace table: might say tire with all latest fittings and selfish proposals will be too that while the terms were harsh appliances and motor parts and divergent to admit amalgamation in the first tresty, she bad agreed an unusually good motor. Owner to them."

to them and the nations whos leaving colony, Cheap forj If this should lead to our proposed them ought to accept quick sale. Address "Motor," @making a separate peace with them as final"

Hongkong Telegraph."

No fire insurance whatever wil be effected.

Consignees are requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature immediately..

PACIFIC STEAMSHIP CO. Operating Agents U. S. Shipping Board. 5th floor, Hotel Mansions Hongrong, 2nd December, 1919.

WANTED.

WANTED. -Competent Eur- opean lady stenographer by local British firm for early New Year. Reply Box 87. Hongkong Telegraph."

. PUBLIC AUCTION.

TH

HE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Public Auction on

TH RSDAY. the 4th Dec.

+919

commencing at 2.30 p.m.

at his Sales Rooms, Duddell Street (without Reserve)

Stations.

The Penalty for non-compliance is a fine not exceeding $50.

E. D. C. WOLFE,

C. S. P. Hongkong, 5th September 1919.

HONGKONG HOTEL.

SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS AT THE TEA DANSANTS

THE POPULAR ENTERTAINERS" AILEEN & DORIS WOODS ·

WILL APPEAR (after ar absence of two years)

AND PRESENT THE LATEST SONG HITS ON

MONDAY, DECEMBER 1st &

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4th

ADMISSION TO DANCE ROOM $2.-; HOTEL RESIDENTS $1.-

J. 11. TAGGART,

**Manager.

NOTICE

SANITARY BOARD OFFICE. HONGKONG.

To the Owners of Domestic Buildings.

NOTICE.

MARINE ENGINEER'S

GUILD.

CHINA COAST OFFICERS'S GUILD Members of the above Guilds are informed that a combined meeting will be held at the Guild offices. 10 Des Voeux Road, on Thursday, December 4th at 3 p.m. sharp.

As matters of urgency have to be decided, every member in river and "outside" ships is requested to attend,

NOTICE.

The s/s "Shinfukui Maru"

chartered by the French Govern ment will be despatched for Köbe (direct) on or about the 10th

December.

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Space for General Cargo can be obtained for that Port.

For particulars please apply

to

R. RODENFUSER Acting Agent. Messageries Maritimes Co Hongkong, 1st December, 1919.

WISEMAN LTD.

TEA DANCE

ON

TO-DAY

Dec. 3rd.

DANCE

TICKETS

50 cents each.

D. M. COODALL

Manager.

NOTICE.

HONGKONG POLICE

Take Notice that under No. 3 of the Domestic Cleanliness and Ventilation Bye-Laws (as amend

The Hongkong Police Victory ed) every Domestic Building or Ball will be held at the City part of such Building within the Hall on Wednesday the 17th Central Division of the City of December 1919. Dancing to com- Victoria and the Western Divis. mence at 9 p.m. ion of Kowloon, occupied by

W. HENDERSON, - Members of more than ode

Hon. Secretary family, except those within thei European Reservation

Central Police Station Kowloon South of Austin Road or those parts of a Domestic Building used as a Shop. Office or Godown. must be Cleansed and Limewashed Throughout by the Owners during the months of December, and January.

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N.B. The word "Throughout" used in this notice means that the houses should be limewashed in respect of all the walls of each room, all Cubicles, Partitions, Stair Casings and Steir Linings. all Ceilings and the Undersides of Roofs in

main buildings. Offices and Servants Quarters and inclusive of Verandahs.

The Backyard must have its Containing Walls limewashed up to the level of the first floor.

Carved. painted or polished

woodwork in good condition, however, need not be limewashed, but must be cleansed.

NOTICE.

GRAND FRENCH LOAN

WITH DRAWING.

UNDER THE GUARANTEE OF THE GOVERNMENT

OF THE FRENCH

REPUBLIC.

The Local branch of the BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE-DE CHINE will receive subscript- ions for the above drawing from this date to the 15th December Prox.

Four milliards francs of 5% bonds will be issued, free

of income taxes, redeemable at Fr. 600, in 75 years.

Non-convertible before 20 years. Issue price F. 495, per boud... The drawn will be

every 10 milliona

The Board is prepared to Lime. wash Free of Charge a limited number of buildings in those quarter Fielding Divisions. Owners who desire to of france in prizes yearly, "the avail themselves of this offer First prize in each drawing being should apply in writing to the Secretary on or before the 7th, December, 1919.

Choice among applicants will be in the absolute discretion of the President.

The Central Division of the City lies between Gilman Street and Peel Street on the East and ban-Tank Lane and Cleverly Streat

on the West.

A Collection of Valuable JewelleryTM comprising:- Solid gold rings, brooches, gles, earrings, necklaces, watches, tie pins, tiger claws cigarette & Soverign cases, "cuff links, studs etc. (Plain and set with precious stones)

On view from Wednesday, the 23rd, inst.

Catalogue will be issued Terms: Cash on delivery

Goo. P. LAMMERT Auctioneer.

L

Fc. 1,000,000.

M. ROUET le JOURNEL,

Manager. Hongkong, 28th Nov, 1919.

THE INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK, LIVITED.

Head Offer: ty Des Youx Road Ctl. Hankow B sách; Panca Building,

Kowloon is divided into the Eastern and Western Division by Nathan Road, and a straight line

POB THE YEAR TO COME drawn from the North and

En caution is imperant in all things through the Yaumati service res- Thú applies to your own finances. The servoir to the Northern Boundary bat way of providing for the future freely,

of Kowloon.

(SD.)-C.M.W. REYNOLDS.

SECRETARY, S.B.

Hongkong 30th. November, 1919

by

OPENING A BAVINGS ACCOUNT WITH US: $1 to start. SYSTEMATICALLY it will grow Lo

THOUSANDS.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

By Order of the Mortgagees Mr. Gio P. Lammert has received instructions to sell by Public Auction

on.

FRIDAY

the 12th day of December, 1919 at 3 pm at his Sales Rooms Duddell Street. Victoria Hong.ong.

The following Leasehold pro- perties situate at Victoria and Kowloon, Hongkong in two Lois

Lot 1 All that piece of ground situate at Victoria registered in Land Office as Inland Lot No. 46 together with the messuage there- 999 years from 27th November on No. 15 Mosque Street Teru

Annual Crown rent $1.24. 1849. Area 1440 square feet.

Lot 2 All that piece of ground situate at Kowloon Point regis- on N. of Kowloon Inland Lot tered in the Land Office as Sect- No. 410 together with the mess- age thereon No. 22 Asbley Road, Kowloon Term 75 years from 24th June 1882. Area 189214 square feet. Proportion of Annual Crown rent $10.50.

For further particulars and conditions of sale apply to Messrs Johnson Stokes & Master, Prince's Building, Ice House St. Hongkong.

Solicitors for the Mortgagees

or to

Geo, P. LAMMERT. Auctioneer.

THE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Public

Auction on

MCDAY the 8th ec. 1919

commencing at I am.

at his Sales Rooms, Duddell Street

A Quantity of Lady's brown & black shoes, corsets, moirette frill skirts, silk gloves, lady's silk mittens, silk trimmings, ostrich feathers. Gent's silk ties etc, etc. Also

50

Pairs Union Fle ce

Elankets.

On view from Saturday, the 6th inst.

Terms: Cash on delivery.

Geo. P. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer.

P. & O. S. N. COY

THE S.S.TRAZOS MONTES"

9,000 tons

will leave for

LONDON

Via Vladivostock and Suez about 1st December for freight apply to

"MACKINNON MACKENZIE

& COMPANY.

Agents. 92,'Des Vœux Rad Central, Hongkong.

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