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THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE

REGULAR AND FAST FREIGHT AND PASSENGER SERVICES.

LONDON

** TITAN **

RHESUS

**MENTOR ** **MACHAON **

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SERVICE

(Direct)

London, Amsterdam & Antwerp London, Amsterdam & Antwerp London, Amsterdam & Antwerp London, Rotterdam & Hamburg

28th Oct.

8th Nov. 15th Nov. 22nd Nov. LIVERPOOL

SERVICE

¡Direct or via Continental Ports)

"TELEMACHUS** 18th Oct Rotterdam & Liverpool

ANTILOCHUS " 1st Nov. Genoa, Marseillas & Liverpool **PELEUS**

15th Nov. Marseilles, Havre & Liverpool "KNIGHT COMPANION" 15th Nov. Rotterdam & Liverpool

PACIFIC SERVICE

(via Kobe and Yokohama)

**PROTESILAUS" 1st Nov.

** IXION"

*TALTHYBIUS"

NEW

**TYDEUS **

22nd Nov, Victoria, Seattle & Vancouver 13th Dec.

YORK

SERVICE

(via Suez or Panama)

17th November.

via Spez

PASSENGER SERVICE

"MENTOR" 30th Oct for Shanghai "MENTOR" 15th Nov. "TEIRESIAS" 13th Dec.

for Singapore & London for Singapore & London

For Freight and Passage Rates and all Information Apply to:-

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE

CONSIGNEES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

TOYO KISEN KAISHA.

The Steamship

~PERSIA MARU" From SAN FRANCISCO via HONOLULU, JAPAN PORTS AND DAIREN.

AGENTS.

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HONGKONG TRADE.

Chamber Of Commerce Report.

The fortnightly Prices Current an! Market Report of the Hvagkvag General Chamber of Commerce. | dated Oct 14th., states

Cotten

& to 6 per bale for the lower cons

piece goods and fancy cotton guada-The sudden dechat in exchange restricted sales tem- porarily, but a considerable volame

has eventuated and The above named Steamer of business having arrived Oct. 14 1921, con- there is a good demand in evidence. signers of cargo are hereby noti Cotton Yara-The market has ned to present their Bills of remained frm owing to small stocks Lading for countersignature, and one higher rates recorded in produc- take immediate delivery from ing centres A very moderate basi alongside 'strarer or the Lom-

transpired at further advances pany's Godown, where all cars impeding immediate discharge will be landed at consignee's risk, Consignees of cargo are further notified that on account of a fire which broke out on this steamer Yokohama, all cargo actually on board at the time of the fire will be subject to General Aver age, and before delivery of such cargo can be given they must sign General Average Bond. fill in Valuation Statement and pay a Gencral Average contribution of 75% of the net marker value of The goods.

Storage will be assessed cts cargo remaining undelivered after Friday, 21st October.

All broken, chafed and damag ed packages will be landed into the Company's Godewn, where esme will be examined on Sam- day, 22nd October, at 10 a.m.

Quotations are:-

No 19% 8170, 205. No. 125 815€ 221. No 166 82225. No. as ŽMONA, Arrivals 1700 bales. Sales 2,80 bales. Stupments nil

En Stock 200 bales Bargain- 5000 balra,

"Woolras-There is more enquiry about and with the rise in exchange several dealers have ordered small stock 1ts of overcoating, etc. other. wise there is no change.

to

Raw Cottons. There is no change

report and quotations nominally unaltered na follows:-

are

Inlian grades at Swift per pical Chanede grades at 807 to per picul

Metals-Business since last report has been very quiet. Although lower No claims will be recognised quotations are offered, dealers are after goods have left the steamer i holding vi or Godown, and none will be entertained if presented later than three weeks after arrival of steamer.

No fire insurance whatever will be effected.

Y. TSUTSUMI.

Manager. Hongkong. 14th Oct., 1921.

SMOKER FIRES A FIER.

A match carelessly dropped on Bangor Pier set it on fire, but the coastguard extinguished it before any damage was done.

Small sales of M. E. plates are resorted round abous $100 to 81.75.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, OCTOBER 17. 1921.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

(Continued from Page 4)

UNKNOWN WARRIOR'S GRAVE.

London, Oct. 15.

Great preparations are being made for the reception of the American General Pershing who arrives in Lendon to-morrow even- ing to participate in the ceremony of laying the United States Congressional Medal of Honour in the Unknown Warrior'a grave in Westminster Abbey on October 17th. A feature of the ceremony will be the presence

of a detachment of from 100 to 300 United States troops from the Rhine, a portion of whom will line the route of the procession inside the Abbey. HM the King will be present- ed by the Duke of Connaught. General Pershing will proceed to the scene in a royal carriage and will be met at the Abbey by the Secretarica of State, Navy, War and Air.

CHINESE STUDENTS RETURNING.

Marseilles, Oct. 14.

A hundred and four workless Chinese coolies (2) have arrived from Lyons. They will be shipped aboard the Paul Lecat, sailing in the afternoon to China-Vale.

Marseilles, Oct. 15.

One hundred and four indigent Chinese students arrived yester- day from Lyons, where they had been accommodated in a fortress. They were conducted by forty police aboard the Paul Lecat, which sailed for the Far East on October 14th.

THE SILESIAN PROBLEM.

Geneva, Oct. 15.

la an address concluding the debates on the Silesian problem at the meeting of the League of Nations, Viscount Ishii said they were inspired throughout by the spirit of justice and equity. Vis count Ishii thanked especially the French and British delegates who, notwithstanding the fact that both bations bad vital interests at stake. gave separately striking proofs fo moderation and of a conciliatory spirit-Vole.

FRENCH AUTOMOBILE TRADE,

Paris, Oct. 14.

According to an official announcement excise on gasoline is to be reduced substantially, which fact is expected to give considerable momentum to the automobile trade, which is already on the upward trend. The automobile show now on has proved an unqualified suc- cess, which is construed as heralding the end of the commercial crisis-Vale.

FOREIGN LOANS. FUNDING BILL.

Washington, Oct. 15. With President Harding's approval, Mr. Mellon "has accepted the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee's modifica tion of the Funding Bill mentioned on October 12th.

MEXICAN OIL COMPANY.

Mexico, Oct. 15. The Government has raised the embargo on the Mexican Oil Company mentioned on October 11th.

THE MACAO DISPUTE

Lisbon, Oct. 15. Official quarters deny the report to the effect that troops have been despatched to Macao.

CENTRAL AMERICAN FEDERATION.

London. Ort. 13. Reuter understands that the elections of the Congress of the new Central American Federation has been fixed for October 30th. The Congress meets on January 15th.

THE LEGAL FARE.

Summons Served On Wrong Man.

Between Season.

We are advertising a few attractively priced Lines for one week, comprising New Season Goods suitable for present wear.

MEN'S FLANNEL PYJAMAS.

of fine quality Ceylon Flannel. Asstd. Stripes-All sizes.

$21.00

3 suits for

I spit

7,50

*

JAEGER MEDIUM QUALITY. ALL WOOL VESTS. Guaranteed unshrinkable.

$8.00 each, 3 for $21.00

GREY FLAKNEL TROUSERS.

London made, best quality, exceptionally low priced. 34 to 38 waist $17.50 pair

LUXITE SILK SOCKS. Assorted Shades all sizes. Heavy Quality $2.50 pair.

MEN'S FLANNEL SHIRTS. Extra quality Flannel. Asstd. colored Stripes. All sizes.

3 for

$6.50

18.00

UNION KNITTED SUITS. Made of heavy qua ity mercerised white cotton. Suitable for present wear. Knee or Ankle Length. $6.50 Sult and $9.50 Suit.

JAEGER ALL WOOL GOAT SWEATERS. Suitable for Tennis Wear. Medium Weight. $25.00 Heavy Weight. $35.00

BATH ROBES.

New selection of Bath Robes in pleasing colours. $19.50 each.

MACKINTOSH & Co., Ltd.

MEN'S WEAR SPECIALISTS.

16. Des Voeux Road.

A FIGHT AT BAILEY'S.

Guild Leaders Charged. Four Chinese fitters employed at Bailey's shipyard, Sekuawan, were charged before Mr. E. E. Lindselt on Saturday with assaulting two fellow fitters sad, alternately, with disorderly conduct.

The

Tel. 29.

Complainant was cross-examined at length by Mr. Hall and Mr. d'Almada.

After the cross-examinations his

Worship remarked that the case did not seem to be one of intimida. The i tion. several

of striking one of the complainanta when he was prevented. When the complainant left work in the afternoon he was attacked by a crowd headed by Tama Hing scd two of the other defendants. third accused also took part. fight was quelled by (lukonga. Me Lewis added that it

was more a case of intimidation Dot borne out his outline of the He suggested that the Mr. Lewis appeared on behalf of than ordinary assault.

Magistrate bind all parties over. Sua Chuan, one of the com. the prosecution. Mr. A. E. Hali

Mr. Lindsell ordered complain. represented the first two de-plainants, said he was asked by fendants and Mr. Leo d'Almada Tam Hing to join the Shing Lokants and defendants to sign a $50-

bond each to be of good behaviour the other two.

Kwas guild and to pay $1.

$39.

Mr. Lewis said complainsat bad

C238.

BISMARCK'S MEMOIRS.

Mr. Lewis said the police and was discovered smoking by M. for twelve months. Bailey's took a serious view of the Witchell and the strike started Three of the defendants over him. During the strike Tam were heads of sub-guild which | Hing saked him to pay $1 to meet was not part of the general guild travelling expenses. He refused of fitters and boilermakers because his friend had paid for Smoking was prohibited in the yard. him. The trouble which led to Recently one of the European the present proceedings, originated Ex-Kaiser Withdraws His Ban

with remonstranca employees, who found a Chinese over

the cigarette Tom Bing for talking falsely smoking, ticked

from the man's mouth. Two of about the defendants called a strike sad ba

been

his

51. work.

On Third Volume. The ex-Kaiser has voluntarily jacompetency stranounced his copyright privileges He took delen-in respect of the third volume of

all the bitters joined them. The dsat to see Chan Tue, the Bismarck's memoire, and will per- two complainanta were asked to other complainant, who overbeard mit the publication of the letters. join the sub-guild and to contribute defendant and gave the information which formed the subject of a law? a day's pay each towards the strike to witoz83. Be challenged defen-sait some time ago. fund but they refused. Mestoga | dant to deny the elegstion. D Part of the proceeds of the sale were held by the workers sub- fendant made no reply and pushed of the third volume will be placed feut-en-the-night in quation, and guild and Bailey's at which one of witness aside. He closed with him by the publishers at the disposal not him. Mr. Woodger accepted 15e defendants spoke. This man and in the course of the fight of charities to be named by the

fact that he ceived two blows on the back with

ex-Kaiser. Yellow metal,-Nominal Xil.

all responsibility and if his Worship boasted of the

strikeleader a hammer. The fight was stopped Flour

Nearly a year ago the ex-Kaiser Market Report-Stock:

had and had no objection, Mr. Woodger and

beso by the European supervisor and About 250,000 sacks.

would prefer to settle the case Singapore

coccerned 10 Beveral strikes the Chinese fcremen. As he was instituted a suit against the outside the Court. Mr. Morgan Fatcat, Quotations:-American

werking Tam Hiog walked to mod famous publishing house of Cotta $4.25 per sack; American Cut off, In connection with the summons said he knew nothing about the there. He was "packed away"

from that port because of bus strike fro behind him and challenged to prevent the firm from publish- Whening the long-awaited third volume $0.20 per sack; American Straight, against Mr. A. Morgan for refusing the case.

two Mr. E. G. Woodger said he was activities. He was an agitator and him to fight after work. $.10 per sack; Shanghai Flour, to pay the legal fares to

risks ha coolies, which was ordered prepared to accept all respon-an undesirable. On the day of the be left the rard Tam Hing of Bismarck's memoirs. He did assault, said Mr. Law, the first engaged him in a fight, and while so on the ground that the volume *0.19 per sach

by Mr. F. E. Lindsell to be re-sibility.

accused, contained letters written by him- served, Mr. Morgan appeared at

The Magistrate told Mr. Morgan defendant, Tam Hing, told one of Li Kasi, the fourth

his body claimed the copyright. the Magistracy on Saturday and to see the Traffic Inspector in order the complainsote that he was "no seized his might wrist, Tam Hing self and his father, of which he informed the Magistrate that the to settle the case outside the Court. good in his work" and could not loaded blows

When the case was tried last 3 plate. An Chan Yue, who came to his assist. summons had been made out in If the Trafic Inspector applied bore

the ex-Kaiser, wrong name. It was Mr. Woodger for re-issue of the summons he altercation which followed led to a ance, was attacked by the other December there was & verdick to

öght and Tom Hing was in the act | defeudania, who took his (Mr Morgan's) wife would grant the application.

Petroleum Products.-No change. Sundries and Glass.--Market very quiet. No business offering. Sugar.-Market declining. Saltpetre.-Stock 3,300 bags. Mar.

ket weak

FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS

ILL TELL YOU WHAT

YOU MIGHT DO WHILE ALEK

TAKES HIS BATU, TAG= GO

CUT AND HUNT

THE EGGS

FOR ME

They Did Their Best!

A FEW MINUTES

LATER

holes in

YOU MEAN TO TELL ME YOU COULDN'T FIND ANY E665, DEAR?

04

BY BLOSSER

NO-TH CHICKENS WUZ SCRATCHING-ALL- AROUND AS HARD AS THEY COULD, BUT THEY DONT

FIND A SINGLE

E66!

ALL RIGHT

MISSUS

WILSON

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