REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
(Continued from page 1)
LONG DISTANCE FLIGHTS.
COCKERELL IN EGYPT,
London, February 16.
THE
The Times correspondent at Cairo, telegraphing yesterday, says that Cockerell's machine has landed at Mongala.
FORCED TO LAND NEAR THONGALLA.
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London, February 16.
The Air Ministry states that Cockerell's machine was forced to land owing to shortage of petrol at Khor, 20 miles north of Mongalls. The machine passengers are safe.
IMPERIAL PRESS CONFERENCE..
London December 17.
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
MOVEMENTS OF
STEAMERS,
The N. Y. K. 3.5. YOKOHAMA MARU (European Line.) left London for this port via the Suez Canal on the 24th Jan., and is expected here on the 3rd Mar.
Tho N. Y.K. 8.5. WAKASA M. (European Line.) left London for this port vis the Suez Canal on the 29th Jan. and is expected; here on the Ith March.
The N. Y. K. 8.5. SAIKAI M. (Bombay Line.) left Bombay for this port via Singapore on the 7th Feb. and is expected here on the 27th Feh
The N. Y. K. 5.5. IYO MARU (European Line.) left Kobe for this port via Moji and Shanghai; on the 15th Feb. and is expected here ca the 4th Feb.
The P. &0. .s. BANCA left
Elaborate arrangements are being made in Canada in connection with the Empire Press Union delegates' tour and the forthcoming Singapore for this Port on the Conference at Ottaws. The delegation will leave Liverpool on July 15th instant at 6 am and is due 17, and return in mid September. It will consist of 100 proprietors here on the 22nd instant at about. and editors of leading journals from all parts of the Empire. The & am
tour will comprise the principal centres, enabling a first-hand study The s.s. LAKE GILPEN (Cal- of Canadian conditions to be made. Lord Burnham will be Chair-cutta Line) left Saigon on the man of the United Kingdom Press Delegation. The Dominions will 17th inst., and may be expected be well represented.
here on or about Saturday Feb. 21st.
BRITAIN'S LIABILITIES.
London, February 17.
A White Paper shows that the State's gross liabilities on March 31, 1919 were £7.481,050,442, an increase of £1,559,954,623, compared with March 31, 1918.
EARL READING TO REMAIN LORD CHIEF JUSTICE.
London, February 16. Earl Reading's Secretary says there is no justification for the report which alleged that Earl Reading has accepted the American Amdassadorship.
FUTURED OF · AUSTRIA.
Vienna, February 17. A conference of Austrian Provincial Representatives at Salzburg, including Socialists, voted for the transformation of Austria into a Federal State.
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THE CAPTURED SIBERIAN MISSIONS.
BEING WELL TREATED.
Copenhagen, February 14. M. Trotzky has informed M. Litvinoff that members of the Angio-French and Italian Missions captured in Siberia are being
well treated...
ROME-TOKYO FLIGHT.
Smyrna, February 13.
The Caproni machine mentioned on February 5 as having left Salonika, has arrived and is resuming its light to Adalia.
THE BULGARAIN TREATY.
Rome, February 15.
The s.s. WEST SELENE left Shanghai on the 17th inst., and is due here on Saturday Feb. 2ist,
The s.s. CADOEPEAK (Cal- cutra Line) left Singapore on the 15th inst., and may be expected here, on or about Sunday Feb.
22nd.
The N. Y. K. s.5. KAIFUKU M. (Calcutta Line.) left Calcutta for this port via Penang and Singapore on the 9th Feb. and is expected here on the 29th Feb.
The R.M.S. EMPRESS OF ASIA from Hongkong on the 26th Jan arrived at Vancouver on the 9th February.
The N. Y. E. .s. KAGA M. (European Line.) left Singepore for this port on the 16th Feb. and is expected bere on the 21st Feb.
The N. YE. 5.8. TAMBA M. (European Line) left London for this port via Suez on the 14th Feb. and is expected here on the 24th March.
The N. Y. K. 5. KOYEI M. (Bombay Line.) left Kobe for this port via Moji cn the 18th Feb. land is expected here on the 25th
Fea
The N.Y.E. s.8. WAKAMATSU MARC (Bombay Line.) left Bom-) bay for this port. via Singapore on the 11th Feb. and is expected here on the 29th Feb.
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 21: 1920.
CHURCH SERVICES.
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL, HONG- KONG-2nd February, 1920, 1st Sunday is Lent. Hely Communion (7.50 am.) Matins (11 a.m.) Responses: Ferial Venite: Dyce. Psalm: Felton (10th morning). Te Deunt: Oakeley, in F (15th evening),, Benedictus: Trostbeck. Hymns: 89, 263. Sevenfold Amen. N.B.
Psalm 51, verses 1, 5, 14 and 18 in unison. Litany (12 noon.) Evensong (6 p.m.) Responses: Ferial. Psalms: Purcell (1st evening) Turle (5th evening), Stainer (29th evening). Magni-| ficat Barnby, Nunc Dimittis: Poland (22nd morning). Hymns: 187, (2nd tune) S4 (169) 84 (108). Sevenfold Amen. N.3.-Psalm 6, verses 1 and 9 in unison. Psalm 32, verses 1, 5 and 12 in unison. Psalm 143, verses 1. 2, 7, 8 and 11 in unison. Psalm 143, verse 19 to be omitted.
WESLEYAN CHURCH, WANCHAL, -Sunday 22nd February, 1920.; Morning Service 10.15 am. Evening Service 6.00 n.m. Preacher: Rev. C. W. Andrews. ST. PETER'S CHURCH, WEST POINT.-Sunday. Feb. 22nd 1920. 8 a.m. Holy Communion 11 a.m. Morning Prayer, and Sermon.
PEAK CHURCH-Holy Commun
ion at 8.15 1. THE GOSPEL HALL.NO, 10
and 12 Pedder Street). Weekly Services Sunday. Breaking |
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Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Monday, the 23rd day of Feb., 1920, 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 " Shaukiwan Road, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be. fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 75
CADARETTA"S PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
MARCH 3rd
Operated on behalf of U. S. S. B. Emergency Fleet Corporation. Through BL issued to any port or common point destination in America or Canada.
For particulars and bookings apply to:
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Tel. 792 RAY E. GUNN Gen. P. O. Bldg.
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Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, of Bread, 11 am. Gospel Meet- to be held on Monday, the 23rd day of February, 1920, at 3 p.m.. ing, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Exposition at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of of Scripture. 8 p.m. Thursday, His Excellency the Governor, of the following Lots of Crown Land Bible Class 8 p.m. Friday, at Mong Kok Tsui, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years. Bible Class for Ladies, 5.30 p.m.with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Saturday. Prayer Meeting, 8p.m. Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 75 years. ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL GLENEALY-Low Masses at
6, 7, and 9.30 am, High Mass ge at 8 a.m. 5.30 p.m.-Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' HOME ARSENAL STREET.-Sunday Evening,
Services
p.m.
Gospel
ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH, GARDEN
ROAD. Mass and Sermon at
10 am. followed by the Bene- dirction of the Blessed Sacra- meat.
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST
SCIENTIST.-BacDonnell Road Sundays. 11.15 a.m. Wednes- days, 5.30 p.m.
TIDE TABLE.
16th to 22nd Feb, 1920.
High Water
Low Water
Heng
Mean Tim
b. m.
The N. Y. K. 8.9. RANGOON] — M. (Calcutta Line.) left Calcutta for this port via Rangoon and Singapore on the 12th Feb, and is expected here on the 1st Ma:.
The N. Y. K. 8.5. TAIAN M. Mos. 16 m 3 50 (Calcutta Line.) left Calcutta for
Tues.17. this port via Rangoon and Sing-
apore on
Mean ne
* 43s 69: 1 29 34
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the 12th Feb. and is ec.15 m2, 722 9s 3.1 expected here on the 3rd March.
47 * 3 30 1.0
RATIFICATION BY ITALY,
Italy has formally ratified the Bulgarian Treaty
SERBIAN CABINET RESIGNS.
The Davidovitch Cabinet has resigned owing to the Prince | Regent refusing the Government's advice to dissolve Parliament and T order elections for the National Constituent Assembly.
Demand
30 d/s
Belgrade, February 15.
LATEST SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Owa Correspondentsd
WRECK OF THE FAZILKA.
THE CAPTAIN EXONERATED.
Singapore, February 17.
It is understood that Captain V. Wiles, who was in command of the Fazilko, which was wrecked off Great Nicobar Island last Octo- ber, has been exonerated by the Marine Court at Calcutta and "beer. appointed to the command of the Queda, which was lying at Kidder- poric a fortnight ago.
STRAITS DEFENCE CORPS,
FENANG WANTS A VOLUNTARY FORCE.
Singapore, February 18.
The Penang Chamber of Commerce Committee favours & Voluntary Defence Force, and is asking the Singapore Chamber what action it proposes to take.
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3 24 2.5
116
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129
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Hongkong, 19th February, 1920.
SELLING.
5/10
5/1014
5/1036
60 dis
5/1034
4 m/s
5/105
I/T Shanghai
T/T Singapore
Yom. 25016
T/T Japan
205
T/T India...
215
Demand, India
215
T/T San Francisco'
98
& New York..
T/T Java
259
T/T Marks
ITT Francs.
Demand, Paris
4 m/s. 1/0.
4 m/s. D/P
6 m/s. L/C
Nom. 14.10
BUYING.
01-14 61-5% 6/1
5/14
30 ds. Sydney and Melbourne ... 30 d/s. Sar: Francis-1 co & New York)
4 m/s. Marks
9934 Nom.
4 m/s. Francs ...... 14.60 6 m/s. Francs ...... 14.75 Demand, Germany. Demand, New York 2836" T/T Bombay
215
Demand, Bombay.... T/T Calcutta
Demand, Calcutta...
Demand, Manila
Singapore, February 18.
215
19916 Demand, Singapore. 25016
to
On Haiphong
Nom.
On Saigon
Nom:
On Bangkok
Sovereign
Gold Leef per Tael... 29.40
forward
84 82-
His Excellency the Governor visits Penang on Tuesday next receive addresses at the Town Hall.
STRAITS RICKSHA STRIKE COLLAPSES.
Shanghai, February 18.
The rickaba strike has almost completely collapsed. The majority of the pullers have returned to work.
TO RESCUE AMERICAN MISSSIONARY.
Shanghai, February 19.
Mr. Frederick Smith, Chicago Tribune correspondent, is accom- panying Dr. Osgood in his search for Dr. Shelton. He left here by the Sunning.
Nom. 3.40 Nom.
NOTICE.
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THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. Notice is hereby given that the Transfer Backs of the above named Company will be closed from Monday the 23rd day of February 1920 to Saturday the 28th day of February 1920 both deys inclusive.
Dated this 16th day of February 1920.
By Order of the Board, GIBB LIVINGSTON & CO. Agents.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOTS.
of Registry No. Sale
Locality,
2Kowloon Inland
Let
No. 1891,
North of Ko×3003 Inland Lot No. 1562. Hong Lok Street.
Boundary Measurements: Conten
N. SE / W
feet feet fous. Fee:
As per le páa..
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1,275
750
3
No. 1892.
Do. Lot No. 1394.
D.
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763
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No. 1993.
Do, Lot Xt. 1992
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1,215 14 TGS
5
No. 1394.
Do. Lo: No. 1304.
For
1.275
14 765
No. 1595.
Norch of Kowloon
Do.
1,739
1+
Inland Lot No. 1368.1
Portland Stret
No. 1395
Do Lot No. 2391.
Du
1.139
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HONGKONG.
ROYAL.
UNITED SERVICES VARIETY. CONCERT PARTY.
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in Aid of the Widow of the late Warder Speed..
Under the distinguished Patronage of
H. E. The Governor Sir R. E. STUBBS, K.C.M.G.
The Admiral Sir A. M. DUFF, K.C.B.
Major General F. VENTRIS, C.B.
Hon. Dr. CLAUD SEVERN, C.M.G. Hon. Mr. E. D. C. WOLFE.
Will be held on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1920, at 9p.m. sharp.
Prices $3, $2 & SI.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
PACIFIC MAIL S.S. CO., LTD
S.S. “VENEZUELA.” From SAN FRANCISCO via JAPAN PORTS, SHANGHAI
and MANILA.
Booking at MOUTRIE'S.
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REPULSE BAY HOTEL.
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WEDNESDAY, 18th February Tea Dansant and Dinner Dance FRIDAY, 20th February- Tea Dansant and Dinner Dance Tea Dansant and Dinner Dances" SATURDAY, 21st FebruarY—
EACH SUNDAY Orchestral Concerts During Tiffin and Afternoon Tea.
NOTICE.
NEW FRENCH LOAN 5%.
Price of issue Frs 100 Redeemable at Frs: 150
in 60 years by half yearly drawings.
Interest payable on the 1st of
68 May & 1st of November.
Drawings to take place on the 16th of March & the 16th of 63 September of each year,
The Band of s/s "Korea Maru" will play at the above Hotel on Saturday 21st inst. from 7.30 p.m.
Dancing 9 p.m.
The above mentioned vessel having arrived from the above mentioned Ports, consignees of cargo are hereby informed that their cargo will be landed at their risk into the Pacific Mail Steam ship Company's "godowns at West Point, and stored at Con- signees' riek.
Consignees of cargo are hereby Phone K3. notified that they must produce HONGKONG & SHANGHAI an Import Permit signed by the BANKING CORPORATION. Superintendent of the Imports and Exports, Hongkong, before bills of Lading can be counter- signed.
NOTICE.
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Notice is hereby given that the Ordinary Yearly Meeting of the Shareholders in this Corporation will be held at the City Hall, Hongkong, on Saturday the 28th day of February 1920, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors together with a statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st.
All broken, chafod and damag- ed goods are, to be left in the Go- downs, where they will be ex- amiced on February 25th at 10 a.m., and February 26th at 10
e.m.
Dinner can bb ordered by
PUBLIC AUCTION.
*
THE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Public Auction on
Thursday the 26th Feb., 1920'
commencing at I am.
No. 155 Wanchai Road
Ist drawing on the 16th of September 1920. 1st coupon of Frs: 3.50 to be paid on the 1st of November 1920.
Subscriptions will be received up to the 10th of March next by the:
BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE
L. Berindoague,
Manager.
NOTICE.
NEW FRENCH LOAN 5% 1920.
Under the guarantee of the French Republic The Local Branch of the BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE will receive subscriptions for the New French Loan 5% 1920 from the 19th instant to tho 10th of March next.
The Loan is free of income tax and redeemable in 60 Years at 15% by half-yearly drawings, the interest coupons being payable on let May and 1st November of each year.
Fully paid subscriptions at par Partly paid subscriptions at 101% purporting:
Fr. 25.-when subscribing Fr. 25. on the 1st of April Fr. 25. on the 16th of July Fr. 26. on the 1st of August, 1920. M. ROUET DE JOURNEL,
Manager, Hongkong, 16th February, 192).
NOTICE,
I, Sverre Berg of Thorasen & Company, hereby give notice that in consequence of a wish to have the below-mentioned steamer carry the family name from which the name of the Figueras Steam- ship Co., Ltd, is derived I have applied to the Board of Trade, under Section 47/of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, in respect of ship "CARDIGANSHIRE” of Hongkong official number 7132 of gross tonnage 4364.73 tons, re- gister tonnage 3236.77 tone, here- tofore owned by the Figueras Steamship Co., Ltd, for permiss- ion to change her name to" FACO FIGUERAS and to have her registered in the new name at the Port of Hongkong as owned by
All claims must be presented Within a week of the steamer's arrival here, after which they December 1919.
The Register of Shares of the cannot be recognized."
No claim will be admitted A Quality of Valuable House- Corporation will be closed from Munday the 16th February, to after the goods have left the Saturday 28th February 1920. Godowns and all goods remaining (both days inclusive), during undelivered after February 26th, (Full particulars from catalogue) the Figueres Steamship Co., Ltd. SUBSIDIARY COINS, which period na transfer of shares will be subject to rent.
can be registered.
Bar Silver, ready
DISCOUNT PER $100: H'kong, 50 cent pieces
10 5
13
Canton colos
- By Order of the Court of Directors,
$5 pm.
·N, J. STABB, $9 pm.
Chief Manager. $65 pm. $244 pm Hongkong, 10th February, 1920.
No Fire Insurance whatever will be effected.
Consignees are requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature.immediately. PACIFIC MAIL 8.5. CO.
Hotel Mansions, Hongkong, 19th Feb, 1920.
hold Furniture
also
Any objections to the proposed change of name must be sent to
One Coltage Piano in good the Registrar of Shipping at condition.
Hongkong within seven days from the appearance of this advertisement.
Terms: cash on delivery.-.
Geo. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer,
Dated at Hongkong this 18th
day of February 1920.- (SD) SVERRE BERG,
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