1920-04-24 — Page 4

SOVIET. MARRIAGE LAWS.

COMMERCIAL NEWS.

THE "PARENTAL" DEPART- MENT

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 1920.

FUTURE OF WOMEN.

changes:

Woman

Disappearance of family life as: we know in

husbands.

Wives will not be kept by their

The home of the future will be a dormitory,

NEW

ACCUMULATIOS OF COTTON.

THE SOCIALISTIC SYSTEM. THEATRE Complaints are heard of the The Manchester

Many long-cherished traditions Guanliga Swing accumulation of cotton were turn to shreds by. Mr. W. L. publishes an interesting digest of in Kobe and Osaka, chiefly owing. George in his lecture on the first of the godified laws of

to the insuficient railway trans-Under Socialism," given at the Soviet Russia namely, that con-of late has further accentuated League High Holborn, recently, port A great increase in import rooms of the Women's Freedom carning marriage, divorce, family the congestion. and guardianship

According to When the present order gives investigations made by the Cot-place to the Socialistic-state we The character of the Sovietton Association in Osaka the must, in Mr. George's opinion, be revolution-necessarily did away accumulations at the end of last prepared for the following drastie with the whole legal system of old month amounted to 160,000 bales Russia. During

in Osaks and 290,000 bales in a transition Kobe. period lasting only over the latter whole show an increase of 15

The accumulations as months of 1917 the coürts set up many as 143,331 bales as compat by the new regime acted uponed with the corresponding paribd general directions and upon de-of last year. Indian cotton is the erees issued by the Central Ex-largest in quantity, numbering ecutive. But with the beginning of 358,550 bales, and the rest is 1918 work was taken seriously mostly of American rotlon. The bacd for the creation of a seient Warehouses are filled to their

All meals will be served in common dining rooms. ac system of laws in harmonyparity with these stocks. There with the fundamental principles ard the lighters in Kobe. It is disgusting place, said Mr. George, are about 45,000 bales lying on

The modern home of the Sovie: Republic. Before expected thai it will be a long for it was the corner where the year had passed an almost com-time before the accumulations most commonplace of men could plate system of laws had been show any marked decrease, Safeel himself the master. evolved and codiñed.

"When long as the warehouses of the he puts on bis carpet slippers The introduction to the law of spinning companies are filled to and standa in front of his fire, he which the text is now published their full capacity as they are swells and gloata. He is like a begins by dealing in advance with, na improvement in railway King of Babylan, and his wife is possible criticism, and admits appreciable difference.

his Eastern slave. transport will bring, about any that the news laws may be quite Socialistic. But izsapa thap certainly of a porletarian char-

All children will be brought up communal nurseries,

Was

**The wife of to-day is exported to be a combination of com Free friend, courtesan, and housekeeper. In the Social The circular of the Hankowistie State she will be one of two `acter, and such as to shorten the British Chamber of Commerce things, a working wife, or a legal road towards full Socialism. The for the week ending April 7 gives mother who receives a Soviet did not intend to create the follows-Finance and Money endowment for her children." eternal codes, or codes to last for Market:-A few bills were offer- centuries. Their laws were ling a rates fell, but generally drawn 'up with one aim--namely, speaking no bills came our in,

SOCIETY AND THE PARENT.

WAN :

and

State

that of gradually rendering the the quantity they did some buying by mills. The attention laws themselves superfluous.

months ago when rates weak. of the trade has been divided ened. Sterling was in some de-ween the manipulative acties mand, and there was a certain of local operators displayed in amount of inter-bank business. their juggling of both the old and The first law published by the Taels T. Tion Shanghai---Chineee new crop positions, while the Soviet Government contains surh | Market, 96.9, foreign market 96.85, question of the marketing of the elements of organisation in that the first time these two markets remainder of the present crop is it sets up various departments for have been together for some time. more and more lasing interest. the registration of civil acts. At There the same time it is marked at Dollars fell

fair demand. Attention should. however, be from: 70.8 71 directed to the fact that quite a every stage by its transitional to 70.65-70.83 buyers

number of domestic mills Bave! character. The full-fledged So-sellers respectively. cialistic State not having get teen 10

Interest teen of late supplying themselves Changsha Exchange Nomin-freely against their sales and in achieved, no attempt is made to al Exports -Some business is anticipation of a continued good, replace the paternal care of child reported to have been done in trade demand. ren by the social care of them. sesamun

On the whole. Children who have no one to look otherwise there is practically does not seem to warrant the seed and bides, but the outlook as it appears teday after them, whatever the reason nothing doing. The market for expectation of extreme fluctua and whatever their condition, are produce generally handed over to the guardianship Imports: Plece (Rods

tions, and the probability, there- 13 easy. of a special departmen: perform food inquiry for stek, Whites a rather narrow market until the This fore. is for a continuance of a in its fusion either directly firm prices. Grge are sody.ituation shapes itself in a more or by delegating it to guard-Clearanres satisfactory. Yam decided jans

appointed

look The market is steady, and theresatiem should therefore he after one or a group of these is an absence of inquiry. Clear children. This department is to janees are fairly good.

play also an educational role by

proving to parents that the social)

THE PISTON OF THE MARK.

care of children gives much better

bringing.

WILLS AND PROSPERITY,

perty.

A consequenze.

manner.

and cop-

ADVERTISEMENTS.

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Monday, 20th April

15 PM.

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**THE ACQUITTAL "

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**NIGHTIE NIGHT

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tralas

Box Plans now open at MOUTRIE'S. Prices:

$4, $3. & $1.

T-phone. No.

The Curtain mall rise Machis song at 14:15 pm

THE

CHAMPION

SPARK PLUG

IS THE

CHAMPION

the keynote of any operations entered into at the present time.

OF THEM ALL

MANILA EIE EMBARGO, "The government embargo is

sice

results than the unscientific and lu view of the recent telegram often irrations individual about the ingress in the value of the rause of the slow movemen: the mark the following in the rice this year." declared a report of Barclay's Bank for Manila

dealer recently. January will be of internet: The "The embargo has been extended further rapid decline in the value and may be extended again, and The old laws dealing with in- of the German-e kwas a feature merchants are so restricted by beritance had been annulled by of January. From 188-189 on the existing regulations that they the Sovier Republic already in January the rate rose to 370 on do not feel like risking their the fire: day of its existence January 28. There is considerable capital." he continued. The introduction to the present speculation in this currency, and dealer will not permit his name 'to This law points on: that the funds the wild movements in mental principle dominating this rate are

the he used; he fears that the mer- part of the law has only carried ratification

The tion of it might bring upon him to its logical conclusion the prin- Treaty has

of the Peace the wrath of the government. not. contrary to His statement as to little more- ciple of limitation of inheritance expectations, improved the Value ment in the rice market is widely pox universally adopted. This of the mark-indeed the reverse substantiated, most effectively of particular regulation is consider has been the case. ed to have dealt the death-blowcondition of Germany is such a railroad, quoted recently in the The financial all in the statistics of the Manila to the institution of private proto cause acute anxiety to those Daily Bulletin, bowing that less

transferable ཟབ

from countries with large German in-ban 40 per cent. as much rice as generation to generation and from vestments. The 17sent value of was shipped last year at thi family to family as a matter of the mark reduces interest receipts time is being offered for shipment individual right. Private property to a negligible quantity, while the this year. "The limited move- is now only admitted as a posses-safety of the capital invested ment of rice is having a bad effect sion for life, to be returned to the indeed the whole future on the currency situation? said a community at the death of theis fraught with uncertainty. well known banker. "Heretoforel

The tow exchange hasen- has been possible to ship rice But the framers of the law couraged the, purchase of com-to the southern islands in ex- recognised that individual familiesmodities in Germany, anything change for other commodities, still existed and that the upbring-of value being bought and sold at chiefly sugar and hemp. This ing of children on a Socialistic & large profi: in other countries. Fear it is necessary to send car- basis was not yet a fact. For this Germany is threatened, therefore, reney instead: very little rice is reason they have allowed, as with a serious shortage of goods. available for shipment. Once the → transitional exception, that a and it is suggested that the Ger-the currency gets to the southern portion of the inheritance may man Goverment may take steps stations and into the hands of the be given to the widow or other to prevent the further serious people, a large portion of it is relatives of the deceased who depletion of stocks, at a time boarded for considerable time an li may be in need of assistance. when the low exchange is due to the period for it to return to Children born outside marriage speculation and unloading."Manila is prolonged. There is a are entitled to equal benefit from rather than to trade effects. these exceptions, and the claims

owner

of creditors. Moreover, in dealing

CHISA COTTON.

shortage of currency in any case;} the lack of movement in the rice makes the situation more acute. with the claims of relatives,

Merchants cannot sell rice with "attention is paid not to the pear-dated April 17 Messrs. A. B. are issued by the departinent of In their weekly market report out permits, and these permits ness of their relationship, but to Rosenfeld & Son state:-China commerce and communications. extent of their need."

Cotton: The developments in the It is related that a man who

to

The ideal plug for all motors. Moisture. fog and rain

on the out- side of this plug does not interfere with its operation.

ALL SIZES IN STOCK.

Prices from $1 to $1.50.

SHEWAN, TOMES

& CO.

MOTOR WORKS & GARAGE, No. 7, Russell St.-Wanchai.

-Tel: 659.

The law recognises only civil situation during the past week wanted a permit recently warriages, though it raises no bave occasioned only moderate purchase 2,000 bags of rice from objection against the performance price changes, and the net result a local merchant was told that! of religious ceremonies. The of the week's trading is an be could only get the permit toj matrimonial age is laid down as advance of five mace. sixteen years for females and close, the predominating sentim-supply.

At the purchase from the bureau of eighteen years for males, which ent seemed to be in favour of that as long as the business is co Merchants point out! is also the period of their coming higher prices, but the uncertainty closely restricted and supervised of age.

Marriage can only be which is being felt regarding the it contracted by the maiual consent exchange outlook bar prevented Bankers say that if the embargo

is not inviting to capitalf of the two parties. They must the broadening of speculation, were removed the price of rice, be both squad of mind, and must and if operations could be would increase but the market--- not be relatives in the first degree, analyzed it would probably be would be free and movement in ascending or descending lines found that a good portion of the liberal, while greater profits with The mutual consent of husband business consisted of the evening-an assured good market would and wife, as well as the desire of up of old transactions and a far encourage planters to seed greater either of them, is considered a rolame of switching of different areas instead of turning their rice sufficient ground for divorce.

months in addition to moderate lands into sugar plantations.

COMPLETE ÆRATED WATER

PLANT FOR SALE-

Hinctus. 176. Manchester, and paranteed in perfect working orier. The complete plant wUT The MACHINES are made by Meyry, Bratby tur nut 2,400 dowen Aerzted Waters per day.

KWONG SANG HONG LTD.,

F.D BUS 32, Burghone

Sharp

NOTICE.

REPULSE BAY HOTEL

SPECIAL ATTRACTION American Cabaret Dancers will appear SATURDAY, 34th. April, 1920. during TEA DANSANT & DINNER

DANCE.

NOTICE.

ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE

BRANCH. KOWLOON..

Pitman's Shorthand Evening Classes.

A class for young men will commeare un Monday 3rd May, For particulars apply by letter to the aloze address.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on

Friday, the 30th April, 1920 Commencing aLN LM

at their Sale Rooms. 6 Duddell Streat

W. G

-

NOTICE

HUMPHREYS & CO.

The interest and responsibility of Mr. Cecil Humphreys in our 5rm ceased on December 31st 1919.

W. G. HUMPHREYS & CO

NOTICE.

THE HONGKONG TUTORIAL & EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE

43, Bonham Road. Opposite the University Tel No. 732 Principal

P.0, Box 533.

JOHN P. JONES, B.Sc., M.E. Mio.

The Institute Alords Sporial Pro- paration (Class and Private. Day and Evening. Oral and Correspondence)

University Matriculatio

A Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture comprising:--- Blackwood cutio anda, tea- poys, tables & stools, leather covered couch easy chairs, Degree Examinativos. Buely carved teak screen, tesk The following Dances will be dinner waggon. teak ice chests, |presented:

Cocaine" -f..

Room"

"Rose

and

New Session has now commenced. Tutorial ("lasses are being conducted

teak dining chairs, card table, in English, Mathematics. Trigonome- 1. "A Pretty Girl is like writing desks, bookcases, Melody

en- try. Mechanics, Physics, Chemistry, gravings, rugs, single & double Uury, Geography, Latin- And brass moaned iron bedsteads. French. fr Hongkong University teak wardrobes, teak dressing Jaly Examinations. camphorwood,& teak cheats of tables, marble top washstands, drawers, cccasional table, etc.

3. "Ball Room" Fox Tro!"

Taxi" will be played by

+

a Jazz Trap Drummer"

NOTE

Owing to limited accommoda- tion, table booking should be mede early either at the Hong- kong Hotel Office Telephone No. 33 or direct to Repulse Bay Hotel (Telephone No. $81.

NOTICE.

HONGKONG STOCK EXCHANGE.

THE Committee have amended the Settlement days as follows: for the year 1920-

Thursday... 9 April

Friday,

Friday, Thursday

Mond $5,

Friday, Friday, Monday, Thursday,

28th May

25th June

29th July

30th August

24th September 29th October

... 29th November

23rd December

By order of the Committee,

W. LOGAN.

Secretary,

Hongkong Stock Exchange. Hongkong, 1st April, 1920.

NOTICE.

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

etc.

Also

1 Geyser (new)

On view from Thursday, the 29th inst.

Caralogue will be issued. Terms: Cash on delivery,

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers,

THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on Wednesday, the 28th. April, 1920 commencing at 2.30 p.m.

at No. 65 Wyndham Street.

A Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture.

compring: Teak bats:and, plush covered couch & armchairs,

Private Tuition can also be bad in

these subjects.

Prospectus un application.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

THE Undersignedhave received

instructions to sell by Public Aaction on

Monday, the 26th April, 1930 commencing at 3.45 p.m.

at La Hacienda" No. 74 The Peak

A Quantity of Valuable (Full particulars from catalogue) Household Furniture.

On view from Sunday, the 45th inst.

Terms: Cash on delivery.

LAMMERT BROS. Auctioneers.

instructions from Massz8.

lady's teak & blackwood dests, THE Undersigned have received teak card table, easy chairs, marble top console table with Thorssen & Co. to sell by Public bevelled mirror, fancy electric Auction on lamps, electric ceiling fros, fancy mantel clocks & mirrota, por- celain figures, Japanese silk embroidered screens, engravings. white lace curtains, carpets etc. etc.

· Tuesday, the 18th May, 1930. commencing at 3 p.m.

at their Sale Rooms, Duddell

Street..

Teak extension dining table & The Steamer "DAOMAR” chairs, teak sideboard with bevelkjas she now lies in the Menam ed mirror, teak dinner waggons. River. Bangkok, with all her teak ice chest, teak bookcase, macbínery, gear and appurten occasional tables, brass fenders, jances etc. dinner service, glass & electro- plated ware. teak overmantels with bevelled mirrors, electric etc. etc.

Double brass bedsteads, single & double teak wardrobes with

1457 tons gross Reg.

921 tons at Reg. 1800 tons deadweight caps- city on 17 feet mean draft Speed 10 knots

This steamer went ashore in

On and after the 22nd Twenty bevelled glass doors, teak dressing the Gulf of Siam, was saited, and second of day of April 1920 all tables, marble top washstands. towed to Bengkok, where she was receipts for money received on doable toilet sets, box couch, dry-docked and patched up. account of the KING EDWARD etc. etc. HOTEL shall bear the impress of-the-Hotel-Chup, which is I Cottage Piano by John Brins- Bangkok."

words "King Edward Hotel." circular in design bearing the mead & Sons

Also

1 Enamelled bath.

And

Inspection orderson application to the East Asiatic Co. Ltd...

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

the Hotel Authorities, Both in English and Chissea Receipts without this Stamp A Selection of Choice Silver For full particulars apply to Chop will not be recognised byware.

J. WITCHELL,

Manager Hongkong, 19th April, 1920.

Terms: Cash on delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers.

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers.

or

Messrs. THORESEN & CO. Hongkong