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THE HỒNGKONG TELEGRAPH,

TUESDAY. JUNE 15, 1920,

MARIE TEMPEST FAREWELL!

Thursday, June 17th

LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

TOÀN IT LIVE?

H. Wilson Harris writes the Daily Newar

***

* THE DUKE OF KILLICRANKIE,"

Book at MOUTRIE'S,

Supreme Council. To quote his acinal words:

Friday, Jums 18th

Beserved seats,

THE MARRIAGE OF KITTY,"

Saturday, June 19th ** OUTCAST,

$4.00 or for the Series of three Plays $9.00

NOTICE.

T.D. MOORHEAD, Commissioner of Chinese Customs, Kowloon and District.

He will emerga from his Riviera retirement to appear at a parti The only three Pawers that cularly important sitting of the

The Offices and Stations of the bad got the strength, the force, League Council next week at the organisation and the will to Rame. For two months and more Chinese Maritime Customs for indirect the affairs of Europe at the except for three or four days at Kowloon and District will be present moment were these three San Rema, when the Prime closed to public business on Mon The question sounds tragic, but Powers of the West (Great Bris-Minister was certainly too pre-day the 21st, instant.

France and. Italy), and occupied to discuss League, of has been ́it is necessary to ask it all the tain, same. Obviously it can be an until there was something else Nations affairs-be swered, in a limited sense, in the that had got that power. that entirely out of touch with the affirmative. Some sort of League organisation, that force and that Cabinet. That is how our Own is going to maintain some sort of will behind it, it was idle to wind Government, for one, does its

duty to the League. life.

No one seriously doubts up the Supreme Council.

No better demonstration of the that. But is a League worth hav-| ing going to live a life worth liv. trend of the Prime Minister's ing? That is the only question tha: mind could be desired. Why is matters, and everyone who cares there not a "something else" with for the welfare of the world ought the force, the power, the organis-

MARINE OFFICERS' TRADE UNION. to ask it. But they must ask it of ation and the will that the

The British Merebant Service the right people, and the right Supreme Council demands? For people at the moment are not the one obvious but most disturbing Secretariat of the League,ereven reason. Into the council chamber League has been registered as a its Council. The root of the of the Allies Mr. Lloyd George, trade union. It has been in- matter lies deeper than that. M. Millerand and Signor Nitti angurated by navigating and

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Under such circumstances, is the question "Can the League live?" 90 superfluous?

York Buildings, Hongkong, 14th. June, 1920.

NOTICE.

HONGKONG GYMKHANA

CLUB.

The Extra Gymkhana Meeting of the season will be held at Happy

June 1920 commencing at 4 puro.

Everything the League ineans, carry, as the Prime Minister engineer officers of the merchantaller on Saturday, the 19th. indicates, the force, the power service, and is to be governed by the organisation and the will of a

and might mean, to the world hangs on a single issue are the Allied Governments prepared to let the League live?

Inanagement committee of

Great Britain, of France and of others. Two thousand masters, Italy. Into the council chamber cavigating and engineer officers, for of the League of Nations they surgeons, and parsers have been - There are good reasoNS

Balfour, M. Leon enrolled. ix. asking the question

this send particular moment, for a surres Bourgeois and Signor Maggiorine sion of recent events has inspired (Ferraris to pass resolutions.

at

grave mistrust in the good will

of the leading Allied statesmen towards the League. Their pre-

ACTION OF DEBATE ?

Pursue the Armenian question ference for the Supreme Council a little fartber. The Allies re- of the Allies over the Council offered it to the League of Nations, the League of Nations is man- and made small attempt to con-

NOTICE.

REPULSE BAY HOTEL

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16th.-

NOTICE.

NATIONAL CREDIT & PER CENT 1920 UNDER THE GUARANTEE OF THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT.

The Local Manager of the BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE begs to inform the Public that subscriptions for above

ifest. It is even suggested that ceal their dissatisfaction with the TEA DAYSANT FROM + TV French Loso are opened to-day!

real

were,

↑ P.M.

DINNER DANCE FROM $ P.M. SATURDAY, JUNE 19th.~~

in its office, 5 Chater Road, and will be closed on the 15th of June,

at 12 noon

3. Premium Bonds of Fr. 500 apart from M. TEA DANSANT FROM TOeach are issued at the price of

DINNER DANCE FROM 9 P.M.

7P.M.

SUNDAY, JUNE, 20th.- Orchestral Concerts during Tiffin and Afternoon.

FLYING --SUNDAY, June 20th.

the Supreme Council is to be per the League deal with it. petuated indefinitely, despite the But what was the League, for fact that, as both Mr. Asquith this purpose. A council of eight and Lord Robert Cecil arged in man, of whom the representatives a recent debate in the House of of Great Britain, France and Commpas. till the Supreme Italy Council dies the League cannot Venizelos, easily the most pro- mineat. They did not do what really live.

The record of the interchanges the Prime Ministers of Great between the two bodies over the Britain, France and Italy want- Armenian question is an ill-ed them to do. Yes they were uminating demonstration of the there specifically as represents

attitude of the Alliedtives of the Prime Ministers of Premiers to the League. The Great Britain France and Italy.

(Weather permitting) earlier stages of that discussion Tu cooline the question to our Ate familiar. The

Supreme D country, what was Mr. H. A.

Commencing at 2.30 p.m. Council, finding the problem of L Fisher representing the Bri- Armenia insoluble, referred it tish Government in Mr. Balfour a

Tickets for flights and full parti- the League of Nations. The absence) soul to Paris to do? The Couse of the League held a Council of the League, was meet-culars may be obtained at the special meeting to consider the ine to discuss the single questionHongkong Hotel Main Office, o

of Armenia. Had the British at Repulse Bay Hotel matter, found it had been put before them in a crude form.representative 3 British poling tol with most of the date essential expound ? Was he in a position to their decision lacking, and acto express the views of the British

Could he 3:a: cordingly replied to the Allied; Government? chiefs, drawing attention, to the what contribution Great Britain. as a member of the League of umissions, making certain pro- posals, and undertaking une way Nations, was ready to make toi

the restoration and preservation of Armenis?

or another to find a solution.

lar

FORCE, POWER, AND WILL.”

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the

true.

power,

the

Was 3

J. H. TAGGART,

Frs. 435-only. Interest at 5 will run from the! 15th of June.

NEW ADVERTISEMETAS

PUBLIC AUCTIONS,

THE Undersigned have received

instructions to sell by Public Auction un

Wednesday, the jóth June 1930 commencing at 13 o'clock (noon) at their Sale Rooms, Duddell

Street.

10 cases Yellow Laundry Soap

esses Parrot Powder Soap

10 cases Iron Door Bolts

20 cases Fluid Magnesia 1600 lbs. Square Metallic Packing

1 roll Asbestos Metallic Cloth 3 casks Soft Soap

90 dez. Padlocks

Also

A Quantity of Sundries. Terms: Cash on delivery.. LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers,

Messrs. Lammert Bros. are in

structed to sell

THE STEAMSHIP "JEHANGIR" Now lying in the Harbour of Hongkong

under an Order of the Court As PERLICÁUCTION.

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MONDAY

The 28th. day of June 1920 at 3 o'clock p.m. IN ONE LOT A: their Auction Rooms, in Duddell Street

The Boods are non-convertible before 1940 and redeemable in 75 years by means of drawings

The ship is a British, ship re HEIGHT DRAWINGS A YEAR)gistered at Hongkong of 5206 tons

purparting yearly Frs. 20,000,000. -the first prize of each being

ONE MILLION FRANCS. ROIET DE JOURNEL,

Manager. Hongkong. 2nd June, 1920,

NOTICE.

NEW LOAN OF 4 MILLIARDS FRANCS.

Manager.

CONSIGNEES.

in

THE ADMIRAL LINE.

3*

PREMIUM BONDS. CREDIT NATIONAL.

THE Steamship

MONTAGUE

Gross and of 3360.71 Registered tonnage and was built by W. Denny and Brothers, Dumbarton.

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For Further particulars. Apply to

Messrs. JOHNSON, STOKES

& MASTER.

Prince's Building,

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WHAT YOU WANT SOMEONE HAS—WHAT TOT DON'T WANT SOMEONE ELSE DOES.

ON

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A SMALL · ADVERTISEMENT IN THESR COLUMNS WILL BE PRODUCTIVE OF MANY ENQUIRIES REPLIES AWAIT BOX No.-:

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THE CATHOLIC MEN'S CLUB,

NOTICE.

The

GARDEN ROAD, will be opened

by

HIS LORDSHIP BISHOP

·

D. POZZONI

Wednesday, 16th June, at op.m.

on

it is hoped that all Members, and British Catholics intending to become Members, will endeavour to be present.

Members may bring their lady friends on Wednesday evening.

The General Committee specially hope that there will be a large attendance of Catholic members of the Naval and Military Messrs. LAMMERT BROS forces, for whom the Club is primarily being opened.

A musical programme is being arranged.

THE

The Auctioneers,

Duddell Street.

HE Undersigned have received |

instractions to sell by Public

The Bond are of 500 Fra face valos. PRICE OF ISSUE 495 FRANCS | Auction on

5 drawings a year amounting to 20,000,000 Francs with the following prizes 1,000,000 FranGS

500,000

*

200,000

100,000

50.000

Conceivably he was, but all the Admit. for the sake of argu. Prime Minister's public references NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

suggest the ment, that the League migh: to the question have done more than it did: that contrary. In any case Mr. Lloyd it might have accepted without George's last speech qualification the charge offered it, perfectly lucid exposition of the and laid less stress than it did polity of the Allies in the broader having arrived from Portland, uncertainty and held. The Supreme Council is a Oregon via porta, on the 14th. ambiguity of the Allied proposal body into which they carry all consignees are hereby notified

"the

force, the that their cargo is being landed that All

inay

the urganisation, and the will as their risk into the Hazardous But it does not touch

and of Extra-Hazardous Godowns fundamental question, which is their command. The Council of

League 1+ A bordy

The prizes drawn will be free of of the Hongkong and Kowloon whether the members of the the

taxes, present or future. Council of the League of Nations which they send unemployed wharf and Godown Co.. Lid..

The Bonds bear interest on and As far Kowloon, and stored At com- full sense. A

repre-politicians to debate.

after the 15th of June 1920. sentatives of their Governments, as this country is concerned, it

[s'gnees' risk.

Applications will be received or merely nominees

to has been represented sace by

Consignees of cargo must pro-till the 15th of June 1920, by conduct academic debates on Lord Curzon, twice by Mr. Bal

four, and once by Mr. Fisher. duce an Iruport permit signed by THE BANQUE DE L'INDO- international polities.

CHINE Mr. Choa George raised "That Sicce his last attendance in that the Superintendent of Importa

L. BERINDOAGUE point quite specificalls, whether early days of March, Mr. Balfour and Exports, Hongkong, before

Manager. consciously or not, in last week's bas been engaged in lawn tenni Bills of Lading will be counter.

Hongkong, June 4th 1920. debate on San Remo, when he at Cannes-being thereby unfor-signed. said that you could not at preseat tonately precluded from attending substitute anything.. for the the meeting on Armenia in Paris,

are.

in

Tel. 1030.

gen!

Tet. 1036.

GARAGE ACCOMMODATION

FOR PRIVATE CAR OWNERS

THIS IS OUR NEW SPECIALITY.

-

CARS GARAGED in TOWN $30 per month.

CARS GARAGED at PRAYA EAST or

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INCLUDE CLEANING ORDINARY GARAGE DUTIES.

THESE PRICES

AND

EXILE GARAGE

Tel: 1036

33 & 35, Des Voeur Road Central. HONGKONG.

Tel. 1036.

All bruken. chafed and dam aged cargo is to be left in the Godowns, where it will be examined at 10 ..

the

19th by the Company's Sur-

ang

NOTICE.

reyon, Messis. Goddard and THE HONGKONG TUTORIAL & Douglas.

All claims must be presented within thirty days of the steamer's arrival bere, after which they cannot be recognized. No claims |will be recognized after the goods have left the Godowns, and cargo undelivered on and after the 21st, will be subject to rent.

No fire insurance whatever will be effected.

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

PACIFIC STEAMSHIP CO. United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation

Managing Agenta.

THE ADMIRAL LINE, 5th Floor Hotel Mansions.

Hongkong, 15th June, 1920.-

|

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE

43. Bonham Road.

Opposite the University Tel. No. 732. P.O. Box. 593. Principal

Saturday the 19th. June 1930. commenting at 11 am.

at their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street,

A Large Quantity of Wines and Spirits comprising:--

33

20

+3

60 cases Australian Hock

Claret Medoc Champagne Duc de Monaco' Champagne Charles Heidsiect " Peppermint Salamander Cognac. 3 stara

Salamander Cognac. Burgundy

20

50

5

20

20

14

Oorlam Gin

•

Etc. Ete. Etc.

Sherry (various brand) Dry & Old Tom Gin

→

N. B.-A large quantity of the]

PUBLIC AUCTION.

The Undersigned have received instructions from Mr. Laà Ven Kee to sell by Public Action on

Thursday, & Friday, the 17th. & 18th. June 193o. commencing each day at 2.30 p.m.

at their Sales Rooms, DudJell Street

A Valuable Collection of Antique China & Curtos from Sung to Ming Dynasties and Kanghi to Towkwong periods comprising ---

5-coloured, 3-coloured, blue & white bowls, plates, vases, incense burners, figures, pictures, snuff bottles, ornaments, flower pots, Screens, placques, etc. etc.

Very fine gold inlaid bronze vase. Sung. "Very "fine" green jade incense burger.

Very five celadon vase. Sung.

Very fine white "Goddess of Mercy," Ming, Very fine jade infald pictures, Kieplung.

Also

A Few Pieces of Soochow Redwood Ware.

3. B. The Undersigned will give a 2-weeks guarantee as to the

abere will be sold without genuineness of the articles offered.

reserve.

Terms: Cash on delivery,

On view from. Wednesday, the 16th, inst.

LAMMERT BROS..

Auctioneers.

Catalogue will be issued: Terms: Cash on delivery.

OHN P. JONES, B.Sc., M.E. Min. THE Undersigned have received

instructions to sell by Public

The Institute words. Fperial Pre-Auction on paration (Clase vnd Private, Day and

Erening, Oral and Correspondence) Wednesday, the 16th. June 1930 for University Matriculation and Degree Examinations.

commencing at 11, 2.mi.

New Session has now commenced. at No. 48 Godown, Hongkong & Tutorial Classes are being conducted Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co. fa English, Mathematics, Trigoosze-

Ltd., Kowloon.

Mechanics, Physics, Chemistry (For account of the concerned), History, Geography, Latio and 5000 Bags No. 1 Tonkin White French, for Hongkong University Rice Jaly Examinations.

Private Tuition can also be bad in there whjecta

Prospectus on application.

Terms: Cash on delivery. \"

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers,

LAMMERT BROS,

Auctioneers.

FAREWELL OF THE WORLD-FAMOUS

MARIE TEMPEST

Thursday, June 17th, Friday, June 18th, Saturday, June 19th, BOOK

"THE DUKE OP_KILLİCRANKIE." "THE MARRIAGE OF KITTY.” "* QUTCAST.”

AT MOUTRIES.