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CLOSER UNION OF THE COALITION.

MEETION OF LIBERAL MEMBERS.

THE HONGKONG® TELEGRAPH.

SUMMER TIME TO BE

PERMANENT

MEASURE THAT HAS JUSTIFIED ITSELF.

ANGLO-SAXON UNITY INEVITABLE.

IRISH SETTLEMENT

URGENT.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 1920.

CONSIGNEES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

The Steamship

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE.

THE GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH CO., LTD. OF

DENMARK

HONGKONG STATION

Dr. H. D. Hazeltine, a graduate) of Harvard, and Downing Pro-

"DACRE CASTLE" fessor of the Laws of England in Cambridge University, speaking

From NEW YORK at the Cuildhall, Cambridge, in connection with the Tercentenary

Consignees of Cargo are hereby celebration of the sailing of the

goods are Mayflower dealt with the question informed that sil

I have to-day handed over of Anglo-American relations. being landed at their risk into the charge of this Station to Mr. N.

Vice-Chancellor of the Godowns of the Hongkong and Lund. The University presided.

Kowloon Wharf and Godown

T. KRING, Superintendent.

Hongkong, 31st March, 1930.

It is the intention of the Go- The meeting of the Liberal Parliamentary party, held on vernment to propose legislation February at the House of Com-for the purpose of making the mons, gave evidence of the Summer-time Act permaneat. greater confidence in the Coali Mr. Shortt, Home Secretary, tion ranks which has been made the announcement in the manifest since Mr. Lloyd House of Commcas on February

18. George's two recent speeches.

There was a large attendance, The Summer-time or "Daylight including some of the In Saving" Act came into operation dependent Liberals, and although as a war measure at 2 o'clock

at Kowloon, The United States of Americs Company, Ltd., from the continuation

last on the morning of May 21, Session of the discussion on Spen 1916. Under the new system and the Latin Rupublics, Dr.hence and/or from the wharves Valley and candidates echoed 2 a.m. became 3 am., and the lost Hazeltine said, though they had delivery may be obtained. some disagreements, the procebour was restored on the night of long since ceased to be politically Optional Cargo will be forward- upon Europe, stilled unless notice to the contrary edings undoubtedly showed a September 30-October 1, when 3 dependent closer union and a friendly a.m. became 2 a.m.

retained even to-day the fund-be given before. Coalition spirit.

The object of the Act was aments! Anglo-Saxon or Latin; The chief feature of the meet-explained in the motion which characteristics which they receiv ing was the invitation which it Sir Henry Norman moved in the ed from the mother countries after the Goods have left the Go- was finally decided to send to the Houseof Commons on May 9, 1916. in the days before their political downs, and all Goods remaining Prime Minister to address the It was in the following terms independence. The speaker pro- undelivered after the 6th prox. Parliamentary Liberal party. It

That in view especially of the coeded to consider certain special will be subject to reat. economy in fuel and its transport, aspects

Anglo-American All claims against the steamer. during mora by shortening the hours of labour, relationship

must be presented to the Under- this House would welcome athan a century of unbroken signed on or before the 16th prox.

and friendship. measure for the advancement of peace

and or they will not be recognized. clock time by one hour during the remarked that diplomacy summer months of the year. and arbitration had settled all

is understood that Mr. Lloyd George welcomes this suggest- ion, and will embrace the opport- unity as soon as the pressing the Allied negotiations with statesmen are over.

·

The Act was renewed each year as follows:-

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HISTORIC GATHERING. There is a desire among all Liberal Coalitionists to meet their

1917 April 8 to Sept. 17 1918 March 24 to Sept. 29 leader at the beginning of this critical Session, and as the invit-

March 30 to Sept. 28 ation will be sent to all Liberals | In the House of Commons who receive the Whips, the meet- the other day it was stated that ing, when it takes place, will, of the date for this year had not course, be attended by all the been fixed. Now the Act is to be

Liberal Ministers.

A cordial vole of thanks was given to Sir Albion Richardson for his past services as secretary.

made permanent.

The late Mr. Joseph Willett, the Chelsea builder, was the pioneer of the Daylight Saving movement in England.

of

No claims will be admitted

All broken, chafed, and damag- the long standing disputes which ed Goods are to be left in the had made for tension in the past; Godowrs, where they will be ex- and they had become firmly swined on the 6th prox, at 10 a.m.) established

as the Angle by Goddard and Douglas. American methods of adjusting. No Fire Insurance has been differences. Although the in-effected. mediate after-war events were causing

Hongkong, 31st March, 1920.

embarrassment and Bills of Lading will be counter- difficulis, this was after all but a signed by passing phase, and it would soon) DODWELL & CO., LTD., give place to the harmonious and

Agents, of both fruitful co-operation countries. in the furtherance of their common destiny -35 of Anglo-Saxon guardians liberties and of the sacred prin- ciples of peace and humani progress,

NOTICE.

It will be an historic occasion. the Prime Minister, it is expected, will make a pronouncement of great political significance.

At the

Mr. outset

George Lambert was re-elected chair. man, on the motion of Sir George that we lesser Liberal lights may Croydon Marks, seconded by Mr. know where we stand and where J. Wallace. The joint secretaries, our leaders stand, and to enable Mr. Page, the late American HONGHONG GENERAL CHAM- elected on the motion of Sires to give counsel and guidance to Ambassador, told him on many BER OF COMMERCE. Albion Richardson are Mr. J. perplexed Liberalsin the country. occasions what affection and Leng Sturrock and Sir G. Croy- The report of the Committee esteem be had for the great CHINESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL. don Marks.

appointed fo suggest amendments British statesmen who were con- to the Exports and Imports Bili. cerned with foreign politics. The A New Class for "BEGINNERS" which had been presented to the other side of this friendship was will commence on MONDAY, 5th Prime Minister, was read, and it impressed upon him very un-April, 1920, if sufficient support MR. LAMBERT'S ADDRESS. was agreed that it should not be expectedly on a recent occasion. be forthcoming.

Application for enrolment and Mr. Lambert, on re-election, circulated until Mr. Lloyd George In conversation with one of Eng said:

had considered it.

land's former Foreign Ministers, enquiries regarding hours of "Although you have been good THE QUESTION OF CANDIDATES. he mentioned Mr. Page's name. School, Fees, etc., should be enough to elect me as your chair.

Mr Gerald France opened a

Mr. Fage!" exclaimed this dis-made to the undersigned as early man, I am in no sease a leader. discussion on the position of tinguished British statesman, "as possible. The leader of the Coalition Liberal candidates who have been loved that man; I nearly wept! Literala is Mr. Lloyd George. adopted by Liberal associat-when he left England." He men- The leader of the independent ions, with special reference to the tioned his knowledge of this close Liberals is Mr. Asquith. My Spen Valley by election. He friendship between two of the function is to bring about a real moved no resolution, but suggest greatest American and British | co-operation of the Liberal forces,ed that in a matter of such diplomatists in order to prove to believing that Liberal ideals of importance to Liberalism as this them that such friendships were sane, ordered progress will have there might be a deputation to one of the principal bases of in- the approval of a large mass of the Prime Minister for a friendly ternational understanding and our countrymen and women.

adjustment.

discussion.

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By Order,

E. A. M. WILLIAMS -- Secretary- Hongkong, 15th March, 1920.'

UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS.

List of Unclaimed Telegrams

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THE GREAT. NORTHERN TELEGRAPH CO., LTD. OF DENMARK

HONGKONG STATION

I

charge

have to-day taken over

of this Station.

N. LUND; Acting Superintendent. Hongkong, 31st March, 1920.

NOTICE.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO.. LIMITED.

An Interim Dividend of 18 ($4.00) per share has been declared and will be payable on the 15th: of April 1920.

The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the 7th of April to the 14th of April, both days inclusive, during which time no Transfer of shares can be registered.

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO.j

General Managers, Douglas Steamship Co., Ltd. Hongkong, 30th March, 1920.

NOTICE.

LUSITANO RECREATION CLUB

Thirteenth Athletic Meeting

ADVERTISE YOUR WANTS.

WHAT YOU WANT SOMEONE HAS-WHAT YOU DON'T WANT SOMEONE ELSE DOES.

ONE CENT PER WORD PER INSERTION

Two Cents if not Prepaid.

A SMALL ADVERTISEMENT IN THESA COLUMNS WILL 83 PRODUCTIVE OF MANY REPLIES AWAIT BOX No.:-

NOTICE.

THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC

CO., LTD.

ENQUIRIES

NOTICE.

EASTER HOLIDAYS.

This Office will be entirely

Notice is hereby given that closed on Good Friday, the 2nd Certificate for 4 Shares Numbers April. It will be opened for all 20985 20938 issued on 11th March purposes till noon on Saturday 1889 in the name of Ip Ping the 3rd, & Monday, the 5th April, Kwan, has been declared lost, 1920. Licensed Warehouses will and should the same not be pro be entirely closed on those dates, duced before the 31st iast, the

C. W. BECKWITH, same shall be deemed cancelled

Superintendent and of no effect.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.

Agents.

Hongkong, 13th March, 1920.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

VALUABLE LEASEHOLD

PROPERTY

to sold in one lot by Public Auction on

TUESDAY

the 6th day of April 1920 at 3 o'clock p.m. at his Sales Rooms at No. 6 Duddell Street, Victoria Hongkong,

by Mr. Geo. P. Lammert,

Auctioneer.

The property consists of:

Imports and Exports.

Imports and Exports' Office, Hongkong, 29th March, 1920.

NOTICE.

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE is hereby given that the ORDINARY, YEARLY MEET- ING of the Shareholders will be beld at the Company's Hotel, Hongkong, on WEDNESDAY, 7th April, 1920, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Board of Directors together with a Statement of Accounts for for the Year ending 31st Decém- ber, 1919.

The REGISTER of Shares of

All that piece or parcel of the Company will be closed from ground situate at Victoria Hong-THURSDAY, 1st April to WED.. PATRONS H. E. Sir Regir-Kong registered in the Land Office NESDAY, 7th April, 1920 (Both ald Edward Stubbs, K.C.M.Gas Section

D. of Inland Lot days inclusive) during which HE Major-General Ventris, No. 968 together with all the mes-period no. transfer of shares can Rear-Admiral G.H. Borrett, C.B. Suage His Lordship. Bishop Pozzori, known as No. 65 Wyndham Street.

and premises thereon be registered. Commodore Gurner, R.N., Hon. Mr. Wm. Chatham, C.M.G.

The Committee has much pleasure in inviting the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Colony to their Sports at The Race Course (by kind permission of the Hang-

at 1.30.p.m. Monday, 5th April, commencing. There will be the following open events:-

220 Yards Championship open to all Bona Fide Amateurs in the Colony under the Rules of A.A‚A. (1.00 Post Entries).

"It is no use disguising the fact The chairman suggested that | A new stage in the history of that the displacement of the As the Prime Minister should be Anglo-American relations had EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRAL-kong Jockey Club), on Easter quith Government in 1916 and the asked to address the Parliament been reached--the "after-war"; coupon system at last General ary Liberal party on the present stage of world recontruction. The ASIA & CHINA TELEGRAPH Co. Election has caused intense per-cutlook. This suggestion was relations of the two countries sonal bitterness. It is time per- taken up. and supported by Sir were beset with certain difficul sonal animosity should cease. Ryland Adkins, Sir Henry ties at the present time; but noing in the E. E Telegraph The Reform Act enfranchising Dalziel, Sir R. Winfrey, Mr. Aman in his senses doubted force at Hongkong :—

Canework, from Kualalumper. eight million new voters has Shew, and Mr. Kiley.

one moment that all causes of decisively changed the poli- Major Guest emphasised the possible misunderstanding would! Capt. Mac Innes, c/o Lapicque.

The Labour importance of the nationalisation be removed once the national from Marseilles. party has emerged, strong, ag-issue as a factor in the future of forces that made for understand- Frank Hill, co Sailor's Home, gressive, and does not hesitate the party.

ing were fully set in motion and from Cardiff. Mr. Briant, for the Independent were not checked by artifical Liberals present, said nothing stumbling-blocks occasioned by could be done to secure unity certain factions and sections of between the two branches of the the public in both countries. Liberal party until it was clear Dealing with the present causes loon, from London. that Liberal candidates adopted of possible misunderstandings by the associations were nit to and the means of removing them, be opposed by the Coalition.

tical

situation.

to say to both paties. A plague on both your Houses.

STATE CONTROL. "The Labour party desires to nationalise all means of produc- tion and distribution. No more grave question can come up for decision of the electorate.

he said the failure of the Senate "Last week we had an illustra- Sir Ryland Adkins then moved. to ratify the Treaty at once was tion of the attitude of the In-and Colonel Greig seconded, a party caused by the active denpendent Literals. The Labour motion to infile the Prime propaganda of certain sections party demanded State manage-Minister to address, the part of the American people-more" mant of the coal industry. Mr. This was carried unánirnously. Asquith has decisively rejected Sir Ryland Adkins also, moved that policy. In the division on a resolution, which he had the Addrese Sir Donald Maclean redrafted :- did not vote, but ten at least of his party voted for a motion which Mr. Asquith, their leader, unhesitatingly rojects. The Libe ral party never can be restored to vigorous political health by thus paltering or playing with vital economic questions.

We want clear thinking and

from

raq

of

counter to temper and

Levesons, from Melbourne. Lipson, from Shanghai. Morley, 18 Natban Road Kow-

Olehiross, from Manchester. Ricechaff, from San Francisco. Rusut, from Singapore.

:

D. de H. FARRANT,,

Superintendent, Hongkong, Mar. 25, 1920.

።

Half-Mile Open to European Soldiers, Sailors and Police (Post) Entries, Free).

One Mile Relay Race. In teams of 4. Open to the Colony. (Post Eatries $2.00 each team).

By kind permission of the officers, the Band of the 2nd Wilt- shire Regiment will play during| the afternoon.

By courtesy of the Management there will be special tram cars.

M. F. BAPTISTA,

"Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 31st March, 1920.

NOTICE.

especially the Celtic and Ger-: manic elements-who were by origin, race, and inclination anti- British, Here, again, we must That this meeting pledges it await the overcoming of ideas]

We beg to notify Kowloon Re- speedy and the opinion that self to support the Prime Minister which

thesidents and our Customers that and the Government in all steps traditional

the Satisfactory settlement of they may take. in conjunction earnest desires of the overwhelm-Irish question would do a great we have appointed On Lee Com- with their Allies in securing the ing body Americans, who deal towards turning the full tide pradore, 26 Nathan Road, as cur complete removal of the Turkish wished and intended only friend- of American opinion strongly in distributing Agant at Kowloon, Government

Europe, ship wid cooperation with favour of Britain.

WISEMAN LTD.

its or

restriction within England. He expressed the In the marked tendency both

Hongkong, 29th March, 1920. the narrowest limits, especially opinion that while the British of the British Empire and of the a clear policy to meet the new such as would involve Dominions ought not be American Commonwealth to be-

NOTICE. situation..

the abandonments of Turkish deprived of their votes in the come themselves leaguee of self- "I suggest, therefore, that all control of the Bosphorus and Assembly of the League cf governing communities we might Liberal members of Parliament, Dardanelles, in the interests of Nations it was equally clear that see a strong basis for friendship Coalition or non-Coalition, should good government, of internation- the increase of America's voting and common activity. As a part invite the Prime Minister to tell al amity, and of the economic strength,, as suggested by Lord of this vaster movement the them at an interview exactly development of Constantinople. Grey in his recent memorable British Empire and the American Na 5 of 1912 the EXCHANGE how he stands with regard to There was sonue 'discussion, letter un Anglo-American re-Republic were alike engaged in BANKS will be closed for the Liberalism and the Liberty party, and differences of opinion were lations, would go far towards bringing civilization and uplift transaction of PUBLIC BUS. "I hope that Mr. Asquith may expressed as to the first part of removing the fear of the Senate to backward peoples; and in the INESS on Friday, Saturday and be by that time & Liberal member the resolution. Owing to the that the British Empire was future they would both be engag- Monday, the 2nd, 3rd and 5th of Parliament, and that he, too, lateness of the hour, a motion for gaining at the expense of ed in this work within the wider April, 1920.

Hongkong, 29th March, 1920.--- would attend such a meeting, so adjournment was agreed to. America. He also expressed the field of the League of Nations.

to

BANK HOLIDAYS.

In accordance with Ordinance

For further particulars and conditions of Sale

Apply to Messrs. Wilkinson & Grist

Vendor's Solicitors,-

No. 9 Queen's Road Central, Hongkong

of

Mr. George P. Lammert

Auctioneer

No. 6 Duddell Street,

Hongkong.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

HE Endersigned has received instructions from Messrs. Thoresen & Co. to sell by Public

Auction on

Tuesday, the 18th May, 1920.

commencing at 3 p.m.

at his Sale Rooms, Duddell Street

By Order of the Board of Directors,

J. E. TAGGART- Manager and Secretary.

NOTICE.

REPULSE BAY HOTEL

WEDNESDAY, March 31st.- TEA DANSANT From 4 to 7 p.m. DINNER DANCE From 8 p.n.

FRIDAY.

(Good April 2nd Friday) ORCHESTRAL CON- CERTS DURING AFTERNOON AND AT DINNER. (Semi-Sacred. Music).

SATURDAY, April 3rd-TEA DANSANT From 4 to 7p.m. DINNER DANCE From 8p.m.

SUNDAY, April 4th.--OR- CHESTRAL CONCERTS DUR- ING TIFFIN AND. AFTER- NOON TEA.

The Steamer "DAGMAR"

as she now lies in the Menam

MONDAY, April 5th (Bank- River, Bangkok, with all her Holiday). — TEA DANSANT machinery, gear and appurten-From 4 to 7 pm. DINNER

DANCE From 8 p.m.

ances etc.

1457 tons gross Reg. 921 tons net Reg. 1800 tons deadweight capa- city on 17 feet mean draft Speed 10 knots

This steamer went ashore in the Gulf of Siam, was selved, and towed to Bangkok, where she was dry-docked and patched up.

Inspection orders on application to the East Asiatic Co. Ltd., Bangkok

The steamer to be at purchasers risk after fall of bammer, when purchase money is to be paid.

For full particulars apply to - Geo. P. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer.

Messrs. THORESEN & CO.

- Hongkong

or

ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL

Good

Friday

SELECTIONS

ORATORIO

9.15

p.m.

MUSTARD & CO.

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STOVES, RANGES and HEATERS.

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