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THE HONGKONG

SHALL BRITAIN EMERGE? CHINA'S ADMINISTRATIVE

The Only Road to Recovery,

As the war years dragged on, with their everwidening cireles of destruction and ruin, those who had studied the .ffects of former wars began to wonder if recover in our Europo .could lifetime or if we were about to see complete cconomic chaos,

POLICY.

Plan.

Retrenchment Committee's

TELEGRAPH.

G.

R.

NOTICE.

It is notified for information Reduction of the country's that a case of rabies has occurred total monthly military expenses within the Eastern. District of the from $13,000,000 to $5,000,000 City of Victoria. and holding the evil administra-

All dog owners are advised to tion expenses to $2,000,000 is the exercise strict supervision over aim of the special reirrochmint their dogs, and to keep them on committee appointed by the leash in public places.

The Police have orders to Big business men, however, Government of China to work seened less anxious: they knew out a new and uniform system that when peace came the world of Government business methods, enforce strictly the provisions of This reduction was outlined by Section 16 of the Summary would be in desperate need of the goods we in Britain could inake. Mr. Chow Tze-chi. Minister of Offences Ordinance, viz:

161) It shall be lawful for and they looked forward to a rush Finance, in his address at the of work, many orders, and first session of the committee. any police constable to destroy abundant employment, writes Military expense reduction is to any dog or other animal reason- Mrs H. A. L. Fisher, wife of the be obtained principally by dis-jably suspected to be in a rabid banding trops and the civil state, or which has been bitten by Minister of Education.

For a while it seemed that they expenses are to he reduced by any dog or animal reasonably Wore right; on the whole dem elimination of offices carrying suspected to be in a rabid state. obilisation went smoothly, millions double salaries and the dismissal (2) The owner of any such dog of mon were re-absorbed into of superfluous employees. The or animal who permits the same industry, and b.sinese apparently committee was informed by the to go at large, after having in- that the financial formation or reasonable ground thrived. But now things are bad, Premier

as reached its tor believing it to be it a rabid unemployment is widespread, stringency business incredibly stagnant, and climax, and that the committee state, or to have been bitten by the resulting misery is far hardór should work earnestly and with a dog or other animal in a rabid state shall be liable to a fine not to bear than it would have been all possible speed. had it come in ordinary times, and not after the terrific strain of the war years, and after the hopes of the early days of peace.

INTERNATIONAL BREAKDOWN.

have

Many other financial mattere exceeding two hundred and fifty are receiving the keen attention dollars or to imprisonment for any of the Government. Conferences term not exceeding three months,

called with been

the (3) It shall be lawful for any authorities of the domestic loans police constable to destroy any bureau to devise plans of liquid dog which is found straying ori The prophets of gloom are justi-ating the domestic loans, which wandering about during the day. Bed, and yet the cheerful business in interest and principal total time without any owner and not men were right, too. Europe, in- $24,000,000. An examination of wearing either a collar with the deed the world, is hangering for the various surplus revenue funds name and residence of the owner inscribed thereon or a current the goods we can produce. There will be made.

The Government has alsalicence badge and any such is a huge unsatisfied demand for

requested the provincial author-constable is hereby further almost everything.

How are wo to resolve this ities to investigate closely the authorised to destroy any dog! found straying or paradox of a world longing for currency conditions with a view which is

between the

of the

our products, and closed factories to establishing a unified currency wandering about and unemployment all around us? system for the Republic. The hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.in.

management The problem is, of course, one corrupt

T. H. KING. of the greatest complexity and issue of paper money in some yet in essentials it is comprehen- provinces has complicated the Actg. Captain Superiodentent of

Police, sible, and painfully familiar to plans for currency reform, accord- most of us. However much we ing to members of the Currency Hongkong, 16th April, 1921.

of the Ministry of may want things, we cannot have Bureau

them unless we have something Finance.

to offer in exchange, and some- thing, moreover, which will be

the accepted by

owner

of

MANY CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on

Wednesday the 20th April, 1921 commencing at 11.30 a.m. at No. 10 Godown of the suc-Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf &

Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon (For account of the concerned)

glass

the things we want. Moreover, there must be means of bringing: together the things wanted and in the manufacture of glass; ane the people wanting them, and out of the most important is that of that simple proposition the invented by Sir William Crookes," whole complicated business of who as the result of numerous international trade, with its experiments, combining transport arrangements its im-with various metals, he mensely delicate and complex coeded in producing & material systems of credit and finance, which cuts off 98% of the infra- red or heat rays together with has grown up.

We in this island, with our the ultra-violet or chemical rays, dense population, have prospered Called Sir William Crookes Glass, largely because we have been Crookes lenses of any prescription: able to provide transport and in either regular or Toric form credit for the rest of the world, are manufactured by the Hong- and because we produced com-kong Optical Co., Successors to modities as well as services Clark & Co., Mannfacturing & which the rest of the world not Refracting Opticians the most only wanted, but were able to competent manufacturing optical!

establishment in the Colony pay for in other goods.

What is the position to-day?] located" in 53, Queen's Rd. C. The whole world, not only cur- selves, not even only Europe is suffering from the effects of the are longing to produce and sell. war, so that the work we have And the difficulties are intensified been accustomed to do for the by the breakdown of the delicate! rest of the world is no longer in mechanism of foreign exchange, demand. That is one of the which is mainly due to the chao tic condition of European dur many troubles..

rencies. WHERE ARE OUR CUSTOMERS? Some of our best customers aro

NO MORE HIGH PRICES, What, then, can be done?

TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 1921.

THEATRE ER ROYAL

HONGKONG.

EASTERN TOURS LTD.

presents the

H. B. WARING CO.

TO-NIGHT (TUESDAY), APRIL 19th at 9.15 p.m.

TO-NIGHT Wed., 20

Thursday 21 Friday, 22 Saturday, 23

"MR. PIM PASSES BY***

"THE MERCHANT OF VENICE" "A BUTTERFLY ON THE WHEEL" "A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE" "THE SPECKLED BAND**

Special Matinee on Sat. 23rd April at 5 p.m. "THE MERCHANT OF VENICE.".

Prices: $4, $3,$1 Booking at MOUTRIE'S,

THE UNITED MOTOR CO. LTD.

33 & 35 DES VOEUX ROAD,

DISTRIBUTORS OF · SH. Lu” GASOLINE

AND.

GARGOYLE, MOBILOILS.

Tyres and Accessories at reasonable prices. All of the above could be obtained at other of tho following branches:--

EXILE GARAGE 33 & 35 Des Voeux Road HONGKONG MOTOR CO. 141 Praya East KOWLOON GARAGE Corner of Salisbury and Canton Roads.

Cars Garaged and repaired both in Hongkong and Kowloon under direct Supervision of trained European Motor Engineers. Excellent Livery Service both HONGKONG ard KOWLOON at reasonable rates.

200 Bales Heavy Cees Green stripe Gunnies, 43" x 29" x 22 lbs. 00G, CAT, POULTRY, PIGEON

Terms-Cash on delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers.

AND BIRD SHOW, 1921.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

"GLEN" LINE OF STEAMERS,

LIMITED.

From UNITED KINGDOM, COLOMBO & STRAITS.

By kind permission of the Jockey Club,, a Show will be held at the Race Course, Happy Vulley, on Saturday, 30th April.

There will be classes for all, The Steamship HE Undersigned have received

instructions to sell by Public | breeds, types, etc. of the above.) Auction on

providel there aro sufficient Wednesday, the 20th. April, 1921. entries.

commenting at 11 am.

Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf &

Green

"GLENIFFER ** having arrived from the above ports, Consignees of cargo by her)

and/or from the wharves, delivery

may be obtained.

Goods not cleared by the 27th!

ject to rent. April, 1921 at 5 p.m. will be sub-

NEW

NOTICE.

ADVERTISEMENTS.

M. PAOLI-Mme. DONZELLA.

These two accomplished singers from the Paris Opera House, who performed before a capacity house at the City Hall last Friday, announce that they will give another concert at the Club de Recreio on Saturday 23rd instant. They are also open to engagement for private concerts, in connection with which communications should be addressed to the Astor House, where they are residing.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE ADMIRAL LINE.

Tho Steamship

WANTED.

WANTED.---A small house or apartment on the Perk for the summer. Reply to O. E. Pomeroy Canton Christian College, Canton.

WANTED. Experienced Chinese clerk for bookkeeping deparment of large commercial firm. Apply stating salary, re- c/o quired, to Box N. 546

Hongkong T legraph."

TO BE LET.

TO LET.-From 1st May, 2 offi sa ro uns in central location. Furnished if desired. Apply Box | 547 c/o " Hongkong Telegraph.”

TO LET.--For six months at Kowloon small furnished flat. Imm-dia'e no session. Apply Box 545 Hongkong Tele- graph."

FOR SALE.-One Indian motor-cycle, type 1919. Has done 2.500 miles. Aply Box 544 c/o

Hongkong Telograph."

"MULPUA" having arrived from New York via porte, on 19th inst. Consignees are hereby notified that their car-

FOR SALE.-Motor Car, Essex go is being landed as their risk into the Hazardous andjor Extra- 1920 Model. Just overhauled Hazardous Godowns of The Hon and painted dark blue. Property Shan Godown Co., 16 & 17 Ken- of Vice-Admiral Sir A. Duff. nedy Town, Praya, Hongkong, Can be sen at Naval Yard and stored at Consignees' risk. Garage. Any trial.

Consignees of cargo must pro- duce an Import Permit signed by

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.. the Superintendent of Imports & Exports, Hongkong, before Bits

The Second Gymkhana is fixed of Leding will be countersigned, for Saturday, May 7t, 1921. All broken, chafed and dam Draft Programmes and Entry aged cargo is to be left in the Forms may be obtained at Race godowns, where it will be ex-Course. Hongkong Club, and amined at 10 am, on 22nd inst. Causeway Bay Stables.

Entries

by the Company's Surveyors, close Wednesday, 27th April, 1921. Messrs. Goddard and Douglas.

All claims must be presented within thirty days of the steamer's arrival here after which they can- not be recognized.

No Claims will be recognized i after the goods, have left the Go downs, and cargo undelivered on and after 25th inst, will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance whatever will be affected.

Consignees are requested to send in their Bille of Lading for Counter-signature immediately.

PACIFIC S. S. CO., United States Shipping Board, Emergency Fleet Corporation. BARBER STEAMSHIP LINES INC. Managing Agents. The Admiral Line. 5th Floor Hotel Mansions. Hongkong, 18th April, 1921.

OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA.

Fioni YOKOHAMA, via OSAKA,] DAIREN & SHANGHAI, THE Company's Steamship

"BURMA MARU "

NOTICE.

CHINA COAST OFFICERS' GUILD & MARINE ENGINEERS' GUILD OF

CHINA.

Members of both Guilds are requested to attend a Combined, MEETING at the Guild's Offices, allors' Home, on THURSDAY, 21st April at 2.00 p.m. sharp.

Business

Urgent and Important.

For C.C.O.G. & M.E.G.C.

W. J. STOKES, Branch Secretary, M.E.G.C.

HONGKONG GENERAL CHAM-

·BER OF COMMERCE.

URGENT NOTICE.

A General Meeting of "Mən- hers wil be held in the Old Obam

se u Coater. Room, City Hali, on Thursday, 22st inst., for the purpose of ascertaining bo views of the General buly of Members as regards the proposed Stamp Ordinance 1921.

This moning will by held imm diatey after the meeting called for the purpose of nomia- ating & Riprisentative of the Chamber for ths Legislative Council.

By Order.

E. A. M. WILLIAMS, Socretary.

A Special Prize will be given

are hereby informed that a NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. for the best 12 Eggs. at No. 23 Godown of the

Entrance fees for Dogs $2.00. goods are being landed at their Cats $1.00. Poultry and Pigeons risk into the hazardous and/or

extra hazardous Godowns of the! Godown Co. Ltd.. Kowloon. 130 cents per pen. Cage birds. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whence, (For account of the concerned) canaries, parrots etc, 30 cents 100 Bales "Blue Stripe Gun-each or avaries $1.00. Exhibitors nies (24 lbs.)

of pigeons and cage birds must 97 Bales Heavy Cees "Cireen find their own cages.

Entrance forms for the Show In Stripe Guonies (2) lbs.) the very countries which have the fire: place we must try to and afterwards at No. 51 Godown can be had from the undersigned and must be sont in, together 98 Bales Heavy Cees with the fee, hot later than packages are to be left in the ports,

All broken, chafed and damaged having arrived from the above of Cargo Consignees suffered most. Germany - is an realise that we cannot prosperi obvious example. We used to unless the rest of the world pro-Stripe" Gunnies (21⁄2 lbs.)

|SATURDAY, 23rd April.

Godowns where they will be are hereby notified that their sell immense quantities to her,spers too, and that we must sp re

75 Bales Liverpool Twill, Intending exhibitors are re- and she would be glad to buy no effort to re-establish the stabi3 Blue Stripe Gunnies 44 x 261′′ quested to send in their entries examined by Messre, Goddard & goods are being landed and placed from us again if she could find lity not only of our allies, but of x 21 lbs. (8 x 8).

as soon as possible in order to Douglas, on 27th April, 1921, at their risk in the Hongkong and Hongkong, 18th April, 1921.

at 10a.m. Claims against the Kowloon Wharf and Godown the means of payment. But our former enemies, But beyond

allow sufficient time to make up steamer must be presented within Company's Godowns at Kowloon, everyone knows how difficult that, we must immediately devote !

classes and

the arrange for

30 days of arrival otherwise they where delivery can be obtained that is. For one thing, someone all the energi s we have to dimin

[necessary accommodation.

will not be recognized.

as soon as the goods are landed. kere cries out at any import of shing the costs of what we pro-

No Fire Insurance will be Goods not cleared by the 25th Gorman goods, forgetting or not)duce.

effected by us in any case inst., will be subject to rent.

Damaged packages must be whatever.

Bills of Lading will be counter-left in the Godowns for examin-

A General Meeting of Members signed by

ation by the Consignees' repre- will be held on Thursday, 21st sentative and the Company's JARDINE, MATHESON

Surveyors, Messrs. Goddard and April, at 4.30 p... in the OLD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Douglas, at 10 a.m, on Wednesday ROOM, CITY HALL, for the and Saturday. All claime must

Terms: Cash on delivery

LAMMERT BROS.,›

Auctioneers.

NOTICE.

B. L. FROST,

Hon. Secretary, cio Eastern Extension Telegraph Co.

HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.

OPEN (HAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES,

& CO., LTD., Agents. Hongkong, 20th April, 1921.

HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

NOTICE.

knowing that Germans must sell An impoverished world cannot in order to buy, and secondly buy dear goods. We have st Germany must for many years many customers, who learnt to

Wm. POWELL LTD. devote her surplus production buy from other countries in thei wero able to not to buying from us, but to days when we paying her indemnity.

produce only for the needs of our

NOTICE is hereby given thatj Russia used to send us wheat or forces. If we want to recapture the Twentieth Ordinary General eggs in exchange for our boots or those markets we must not only Meeting of Shareholders in the

be presented within Ten days of purpose of nominating & Repro- steel, but owing to the condition produce better goods, as assuredly above Company will be held

the steamer's arrival here, after sentative of the hamber to serve R. & H. Hancock v Wong Po

on the Legislative Council during of economic chaos in which showe can, but we must offer them the Company's Offices on Tues-

NOTICE.

which date they cannot be re- finds herself and the breakdown an terms which will be attractive day April 26th at 12 o'clock noon

Keung & V. Yvanovitch,

cognized. No claim will be ad- the absence on leave of the Hon. of her transport, she has nothing Wo lose orders not only because for the purpose of receiving the Weather permitting it is hopet

Major General Sir G. M. Kirk-mitted after the goods have left Mr. P. H. Holyoak. to send, and consequently is not of the exchanger, but also because Report of the Directors and State to hold this match ou Wednesday, patrick much regrotted having to the Godowns. in a position to buy. The only our prices are high, and our ment of accounts to the 28th 20th April, at 4.30 p.m.

postpone his meeting last Friday No fire insurance whatever thing she can offer is gold, and deliveries uncertain. And unless February 1921.

Reserved Seats for this match owing to a slight accident at the will be affected. there are difficulties even about we can get these defects remediod

The Transfer Books of the Cou-may now be booked at the Royal Artillery Sports. He has

Consignees are requested to we shall continue to lose orders, These are only two instances, and to suffer from unemployment, pany will be closed from the 19th Pavilion by Member, Subscribers now fixed 5.30 p.m. Thursday send in their Bills of Lading for but in greater or less degree the The position is difficult, anxious, April to 26th 1921, both days and these holding Privilege April 21st at the Royal Artillery countersignatures immediately. same is true of most. The pro- unhappy. But it is not hopeless, inclusive.. ductivity of other countries is so and given good will, the diminution terrribly diminished by the of suspicion, the desire to help, ravages of war that they can noland we shall surely emerge once longer offer anything in exchange more into the sunshine of pros- for those commodities which we perity.

that.

VALSPAR

By Order of the Board of

Directors,

Tickets." Booking will remain Theatre, Victoria Barracks for the oren at the Pavilion until Noon discussion on the formation of an on Tuesday, 19th April, and will ex-service organization in Hong- then be transferred to Messrs. kong, and be hopes that all those H. O. HOLT,

Moutrie & Co. Tickets, Price interested will be able to come on Secretary, $1 each.

that date.

BRONZE

OBAKA SHOSEN KAISHA,

Y. YASUDA,

Manager. Hongkong, 19th April, 1921.

BOTTOM

A PERFECT ANTI-FOULING COMPOUND,

HOLLAND PACIFIC

SPECIALLY SUITABLE FOR YACHTS AND WOOD CRAFT.

BOLE AGENTS:

TRADING

COMPANY,

Notice in writing of the names of candidates and of their pro- posers and seconders to be lodged with the Secretary at least 48 hours before the time appointed for the bolding of the General Meeting.

By Order,

E. A. M. WILLIAMS, Secretary, Hongkong, 4th April, 1921.

PAINT

LTD., HONGKONG.