SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1907,
BY TELEGRAPH. BY TELEGRAPH.
NATAL
The Labour Problem,
THE THAW TRIAL
The Jury Disagree.
(Exclusive Service, nipplied by Reuler,
via Bombay),\
น
LONDON, April 13.
expiration of their term of service.
(From Our. Correspondent.). Y
LONDON, April 13. The Thaw trial has been concluded. As the jury found it impossible to agree it was discharged.
A restrial has been ordered.
The
(SIUTER'S.SERVICE.}
LONDON, April 11.
jury in the Thaw trial not being able to agree on a verdict were locked ap all night.
COMPANY » EETINGS.
Canton, 14.
THE CHINA MAIL.
wolre, months. I think I have already the same fonn se Limited. In vłow
SPORTING.
The R. G. A. Sporta”,
$1000 REWARD.
to the Investmont Fluctuation, Account. Murray, H. C. Gray, H. J. M. Carvalho, This gives us some margin for reduc. B. M Cunha, V. E, Remedios, J. A. The Union Insurance Society of ing the value of the new Investment Carvalho, A. E. S. Alros, E. C. Lane, and
at any future me if it should be D. B. Murray. found necessary. Without the assistance
having read the urotico The Secretary of this asoration the Investment Fluctus calling the meeting the Chairman said
Yesterday afternoon the annual regi- tion Account would have been on the
Gentlemen-I will with your perlasion The thirty-fourth, ordinary meeting of
a report as read. The repert and mental sports of the Royal Artillery wore side, owing to the depreciation of take the wrong side, shareholders in this Company was held at Consols and other Investaments during the accounts no presented to you this year in concluded, and the meeting will go down
those of the Union Insur- those
sa one of the beat ever promoted by the the Soci-ty's office at muon to-day." Mr
suciantly with the Balance Shost anco dealt
Canton,
The above REWARD will be A. G. Wood presided, others present being and accounts but there is one item in the of the close connection between the two military in Hongkong, Throughout the Messrs E. Gocis, G. E. Medhurst, A. Forbes Balance Sheet which perhaps requires companies it has been necessary for us to meeting all the events wore koon and paid to any Person or Persons and G. Balloch (directors), Mr W. platiation, namely the debit of 8523,768 adopt their systora of sccounts. The chief Saunders (secretary), Masers, F. P. Hett, for estimated liability under Cash Certi- alterations so far te we are concerned are, closely contested and the rivalry between giving such information as will H. Humphreys, J. J. Leiria D. K. Law, cates. This is the balance of the intrinsic that we have transferred the liabilities to the thres companies of the Artillery gave a
of the respective shares the debit sides of the balance sheet and great deal of interest to the competitions. lead to the discovery-dead or 8. G. Newall, A. J. Raymond, E C. Lane, the 81st December, 1905, after destucting the assets to the credit aide that the The 37th Company won the Company shield, alive-of HUGH MCILRATH,
from the value of the China Traders asots are classified somewhat differently. shares purchased the value of the new and that we now show in Sterling our though at one time it seemed as though of Sydney, Australia, who dis- Union charos isaned in part payment for main Sterling assets and liabilities instead they would succumb before the Bärd. them. The intrinsic values have been of showing only the dollar equivalents. I accurately taken out on the basis of am sorry, the working account for the At the end of the first day the 83rd led by appeared from Hongkong on settlements to the 31st December, 1900, and eight months ending 31st. December, 1905, twelve points from the 87th, the 88tli boing 15th November, 1996,
duly anditod statement has been issued has not produced a better result, The 7 points further away. Winning the heary
Description: 5 ft. 11 ing, high; to holders of Csah Certificates, together dividend of 83 per share for the eight weight tug-of-war brought the 99th Com-
is equal to 84.50
per sunum which with a notice from the Society offering to ind redeem the cortificates now instead of is the ame as in previous years, and pany up into first position and towards the Slight build; Fair hair and the sante bonus was paid to con- close of the day the 8th were 70, moustache ; slight paralysis one waiting for the result of further settlement.
the adoption of the tributers as in previous years. After were 78 and the 83rd were 56 and all that for mounts I shall be glad to supply contributin 11,885 towards the com-remained to store from was the toate race side of the face.
further infoxusation you may wish for. popsation to staff, the account leaves and the second prize in the tug-of-war. No questions being asked, the Chairman balance of 241,342 to the count, The 87th won the team race (25 points),
Underesiting Suspense any proposed the adoption of the report and to account as presentad
Mr. Law, Beconditig the nation, said: Gentlemen In rising to second the
The
tand
against 661,000 transferred to this account the Bird took second place in both the last year, so that the result.may be said te race and the tug-of-war (95 points), to be almost exactly proportionate to the so that the final positions werd :-87th
When last seen stated he was going to Cantou.
Address any information to
The Hon. C. J. Smythe, Premier of
F. W. Hornby, and D. B. Murray. Natal, has been interviewed by Teuter
The Secretary read the notice calling with regard to the labour problem in
the meeting.
South Africa.
The Chairman said:-Gentlemen, since the report was issued we bare invited Mr There
was much feeling in the Colony,
Goetz of Mesara. Arnhold, Karberg and Co., to join the Board, and he has secopted he remarked, on the Asiatic question
the appointment. I may mention also that our old friend, Bir Biobe, has gone home and they (the Colonials) were desirous
for the summer. We have granted in leave of absence, and hope to see him back of having contracts whereby Indian
In Novembar.
port has been in labourers would have to be repatriated
report
with your at their employer's expanse at the AN UNKNOWN MISSION. some weeks and I will thus, your bande for permission take it as read. We are dealing Eli oocaalon with the final profita for 1005 and the interimi Agares for Year 1906, this ting
At
next year we hope to meet with the final profits for the Suth Company 103 points; 83rd Company 81 year 1908 and the interim figures for the 19
1907 and yoar
and constitulating our Chair pousation to staff has boon met by a transpoints and 88th Company 79 points. on in future. 80 on
on his
for and $150,000. from Reserve Fund which very sule, exhaustive
of last
Ar is usual tire most interesting events annual meeting
April wa
wa made no matt on distribution of profits beyond
declaring informing speech is further explans we hope meets your views. The Working yesterday were the tugs-of-war, there
Account for 1900 showa the Accounts, He bas-bena
A very An interim dividend for the year tion
ter being three. In the first the heavy-weights to enter into good enough 1900,
balance. Apark from the later is pro opposed each other, the finaliste being the as we had already dealt with the careful analysis of them that there is Transfer Feon cach of the
such a profits of the year 1904 at the RODual meeting in
in October
Previous
or nothing further to either say or cisely, one half of the corresponding 89rd, and 88th Company. The latter lost little or 1905. the Throne for permission for the dostotnenibor the reason for putting off our ask. It cannot but be a source of great | item in the Working Account of the the toss and ́had the sun in their faces.
satisfaction and pride to us.
iety of Union Insurance Society. to be
Canton, meeting until six months later patch of H. E. Tong Shoa Yi to America. than before; namely because we found it interested in suolt a wisely managed and Limited. The renson of this is that under At the signal from the referee (Rev. G. Held of thirteen turned out--too many for the Union Joint Searle) the two teams came down with a the width of the treak. As they came down Drummer Roberts of the Middlesex necessary to let each year run off properly prosperous company as the Union Insurance our agreement with
in-Socisty of Canton, and I am sure that I am underwriting
businees is poo
the thud, the 83rd getting a trifling advantage, led from Gunnor Baker (B3rd Co.) with stead of closing it off at the end of June In the succeeding year. mention this, men, when I say that our very sincers thirds and ous third. We
Pearson fell and a few seconds lator Garrett hicle and came down because, for purposes of proper comparison thanks are gratefully offered to our tarim dividend of $3 per share and a bonus For a minuto neither team appeared to Mead close behind in the bench. Thon lastwoon this report and previous reports,
put to pur
our gifted and highly of 20% to contributors. The remainder of gain anything and then both turned must go back to the balance esteemed Secretary, Mr Saunders, to our the balance will be carried forward and simultaneously. Again the 88th gained heavily. The finish iras a good one
and
from the previous results of the sheet of 30th June, 190, and must splendid staff here and elsewhere, and Tnderwriting Accaimt compared lightly and at the end of the fourth Bakor took command a ple of yards" look upon last years report as a, sort lastly to our Agente scattered all over the Union's fint figures, there sliould be minute had two of the 83rd across the batt while Mead threw himself past
the
year-
LORD CROMER.
Tong Shoa Yi Goes to
America.
the
His Resignation Regretted
(Chinese Mad's Service.)
(Excline Service, supplied by Bruter,
PEKINO, April 12. The Board of Education memorialises
vin Bombay),
LONDON, April 12.
Sir Edward Grey's tribute to Lord Cromer (referred to by Reuter) was heartily cheered in all parts of the House of Commons, which was crowded at the
time.
The Rt. Hon. A. J. Balfour warmly. associated himself with the sentiments expressed by the Foreign Secretary,
(REUTER'S BERVICE.].
Sir Edward Grey's Regret.
LONDON, April 11.
Lord Cromer, the British Agent, Coneul
At. the of presented. I tako the opportunity/ April, 1000.The reuninder t
com-
and
M. MOILRATH,
Hongkong Hotel.
Hongkong, April 13: 1007.
BAD Race. This was no ce at all,
mud the silost member of the band was declared winner.
220 Yards Opus Rack. For this race a
It is not known what the mission is until all the risks had expired but feobly voicing your feelings, Gentle-two Companies in the 22
of the but this was speedily regained by the 88th. H... Garrett, A. W. Pearson and J.
intended for.
you
Directors,
have with the
altz gures showing ever For some years to
an in-
to
line.
shore
his foot in
From horse And
RS
The decision of T. I. M. the Empress 1 30th June, 1905, the dollar stood at 1/10 our fortunate position, Wors must not expect a higher dividendHowever, in six minutes seven seconds it Maior Kalsall, 2.
business is transacted in and дать
of
Dur
mausge
was all over and the 88th Company won a
1
General, and Minister Plenipotentiary in who, it will be remembered, was sent to which has largely increase Conipanyarance world. I congratulatement. The arrangement, trader which the minutes 37 seconds,
In the
for
CHINA'S COUNCIL.
won by about a yard and s Princes at Variance. of interim report. Another point
for the conspicuous ability they have which world,
e preacut
A couple more turns by each Roberts and beat him on the tape. Cloasa must be borse in mind in comparing the ever exhibited in the management of our enough loft at this time next your
final dividend of $1.50 dollar figures is the extraordinary rise in affairs. Gentlemen, it is not the privilege pay (Chinese Mail Service).
the sterling equivalent of the dollar or of shareholders in sady coinpanies to be in-and to replace most of the amount foam did not stay the 88th's march, though was close op Time: 25 seconds. It is
were running well, Oroza RACE Major Stephenson, 1; PERINO, April 12, rather the corresponding fall in the dollar vited to meet their Directora year after year has been taken from Reserve Fund. once the 83rd raised the hopes of their sup-infortunate that Garrett and Pearson fell,
sharehold porters by gaining perhaps three yards. comic, and to te equivalent of the pound stereo 1/10fd.. increasing
On the
This is, however
than 84.50 per and it
share as the Reserve Fund stood at Br
CONSOLATION RACE: Gunner Welling, made still than
the and Reinsurance Fund,
bo added require Dowager and Emperor as to the advis on the 31st December, 1905,
to
Gcriner Evans, E; Gunner Debenhamn, 1008, at
At more agreeable and satisfactory by
Boya" RACE:
AO: Master Mitchell. 1; ability of placing Prince Chun on the 2/3, 4. As you are aware, moet of regularly receiving enhanced dividends, increased. 22028 of our shares are now losers put up à gamo struggle.
and on the 31st December, knowledge that, while we have to considerably before the dividend can be splendidly contested pull, in which the
Master Tattle,
F 2; Master F. Little, Council is strongly criticised by Prince busis
gold currencies
The final for the light-weight teatas, in
Misses Haud Barry, 1; GIRLS' RACE of our funds are hold in gold, so our Reserves have also, at the same time, held by the Union Insurance Society of Chin.
you mad turn our accounts into gold been slowly but surely mounting up until Canton, Limited, who also in terms which the 83rd and 87th Companies met Evelyn Sutton, 2 Gladys Little and
thom take
take was won by the Bird after a pull lasting. The Bergante Moss Shield Com-
tio for third place. bofore making comparisons Another ole- now we are in the proud position of seeing of our agreement with ment is our purchase
of the underwriting the in our financial position second to none in the charge
Rhores
petition the H. K. 8. B. Moss and the the China Tradors Insurance
Marine
The pull for second place in the heavy 83rd Co. competed result: 1. K. S. B on the Chius Traders got one third of the
in patting the weight our Directors and the management on
following 39- minatly
successful result of their policy, business is we consider
ficial weight division between the 83rd and 87th with the a rary benefi sets as well as our habilitles
Sergeant Sir Eldon Gorst will replace Lord mission of apology for the murder of the angements with the company have and I would firge them to continue in that one for theo holders of the remaining shares Company was a spirited contest, one of the Sargeant Bayliss, 28. ft. in:
another result which Perhaps patl: they have followed so consistently in the Company whose interesta we think beat of the mooting. For the first thirty Willams, 24 ft. 7 in.
Gentlemen, is
83rd Co.: not have looked for,
iskave been fully provided for. Valess seconds the men lay practically motion-22 ft 10 in. ;.. after year-that policy, your
from their coach. Sergeant
27 ft. 8 in. Bor- Sir Edward Grey announced the resigna Kottler. Prince Chin is the son of Prince à considerable reduction in our working up in four words: Reserves Brat, anyone has any questions to ask I will less watching for the g of magnificent gaantSutton, 1, 27. 16.
28 ft. 21
2in. Sorgeant Tuers- and I
I would like to draw Dividends afterwards.. I would furth
ft.in. total 78 ft. 181 account figures
heaves gained several yards, two of the 87thley 24 ft. 1 in. ;
in. your special attention to this last point congratulate the Directors and management propose that the Report and Accounts be Then the 83rd with a couple
The Stall team thus won the competition. on the highly successful fasue their ta order to make full use of our property notations for tion of the China Chairman proposed the adoption of the yelled the 83rd's supportere 87th 1tributed the prizes, amid cheers
There were no questions, and the crossing the line: Only eight more!
but those Mrs Kont (wife of Colonel Kent) dis in the Chins Traders Insurance Company Traders Marine the.
report and accounts as presented, Mr eight took some shifting, for Co-controlled nad to, free ourselves from the waste of Bath Cove will erently benefit in Saunders soconded, and the motion was immed on the rope and recovered almost At the conclusion cheery for Mrs Kent, Labour and the complication of exchanging by us.
I think we
all look carried.
had lost.
The Bird followed their Colonel Kent, and Captain Butcher closed” they proposed the re-election of example and stayed them. Then in the proceedings.. Mr Saunders t like tu the Directa-ste. Mr Lane seconded and rights and gradually fliey pulled them all the B3d began to carry off the
V. R. G. Sports, a shareholders agreed.
Messrs II. U. Jeffries and A. R. Lowe over, the time being 6 minutes 40 seconds. were reappointed auditors on the motion of The Mop was an item PATRONS: Excellancy Matthew Me Saunders scoonded by Mr E. C. Lane, for the potators, ha 3e Veraon snd Nathan, E. 8. 2. Co., my Sir Atelier The Chairman,That concluded the Williant (the latter being perched on the Vice-Admiral Sir Arthur Moure, K. Q. B.,
Egypt, has resigned.
Cromer.
tion with the deepest regret and read letter from Lord Cromer in which the
latter said ho was most anxious that it would be understood that the stop he had taken was wholly due to his health, and that, ho had no political consideration of any kind. Nothing could have been more efective or more gonerous than the support he had received from the prosent Govern-
PRINCE FUSHIMI IN PARIS.
Losos, April 11.
The appointment is yet undecided. [Prince Chon is the Emperor's brother,
Goranny after the Boxer Trouble on a
German Minister to Peking, Count Von Ching, President of the Gmnd Council ED., O.M.]
IMPERIAL COURT
TROUBLE.
Fight for Power,
[Chinei Mail's Service,)
you may
០៥
Our
for the intereste
summed
Add
management adopted.
Continue
And
reinsurances, and in order to make certain to an era of neon-Mossra E Ormsby and C, R. Letzmann to the wise to the coach's "left-right, loft.
of providing adequately of the fow remaining shareholders of the clusion, Gentlemen, I
ever increasing China Traders, we found it desirable to
as I am that I am Lool the joint business between the Foot
two
aspecially all are, to notice the Directors Companies, and we selected the proportion turn to present our Staff with a bont of two one as decision to
ง
thirds and and think as being very lay more than dovere our thanks, and 1
We
am only sorry that we cannot express our
1006
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Mr Humphreys proposed, and Mr Newall seconded the re-election of Messrs. G. H. Medhurst and A, G. Wood to the Board of Directors. Carried
Y COAL IN BOUTH CHINA.
Mines in Kwangai, (From a Correspondent.)
others
{pared
zidors were armed with large
powder
in.: total 75 ft.
ft. 8 in.
which had been well dipped in Major-General R. G. Brondwood, O. B.,
and they endeavoured to Commodore H. P. Williamas, I. N.; and knock their opponents down. During the Hon. Mr F. H. May, C. M. G. fight all the competitors were roughly
JUDGES: Mr W. Armstrong, Eng. handled and were covered with the colour from
Linut. Greenwood, R. N., Masara T, C. the mops, giving them an -exceedingly
FY Gray, A.. McKirdy, White and M. second funny appearance. The first and
Sewa ARA pair were from the Bith Company.
Izrezz: Mr A. Rodger. The Back Fight final was between the
HANDICAPPERS: Eng. Llest Green- 83rd and the 87th Company and the former
much though we knew that the direct business of the China Traders would not amount, to kindly feeling towards them more adó- business of the meeting, gentlemen. I thank former's shoulders) won from "Riley and Y. O.; 0. M. G.; His Excelle PEKING, April 12.
anything like one third of the whole. I quately than by offering this small token you for your attendance. Dividend warrants West The makes
on of our gratitude and esteem. Gentlemen, will be sent out on Monday. no real differonco what proportion have The British Ambassador at Paris dined Owing to the yet delicate state of
in taken
much pleasure in seconding the because the Society owus over 95 Prince Fushimi yesterday evening: the Prince Ching's health, which neces-percent of the China Traders' shares and adeption of the Report and Account for
lose on
presented What staffy of the English and Japanese Em-sitates his prolonged retirement from
Underwriting Account our we make on our Investment, In order
The motion was carried nem, con. basales, and M. Pichon, Minister for the Grand Council, all State Affairs are to
the toascortain real business Foreign Affairs, were present.
boing discussed between Prince Ching's are handling you must add to our those of the China Traders figures son and Chak Hung Ki, the Prime Insurance Company. The nett premium
On the motion of Mr Humphroys. There has been a good deal of prospect Minister, in the latter's residence, which of the two Companies for has given rise to a speculation that £591,000. With this out I will conded by Mr Norall, Messrs.W. H. ing off and on in view of the possibility of won, though only after a hard struggle, wood R. N., Dr F. H. Kaw, Messy A.
leave the usual comparison of our present
present Potta and A. R. Lowe wore reappointed anding good costfields in the Two Kwang. Prince Ching (Prince Ching's Son) will figures with these of inst year and confine anditers,
The Chairman--Thut in all the business Some likely ones have been discovered in my further remarks to the present report. succeed his father. As a consequence We have first to deal with the 1996 Work of the meeting, gentlemen. Devidend Kwang, and a company has been formed
Other results Are Prince Chun, Duke Trai Tso, and Titing Accostat and we are pleased to be able to warrants will be ready on Monday turn for some time with a capital of a hundred
3 recommend a final dividend of $12 per share ing
thousand tools. The plant has been laid,
Hian: Jear Seven started, but 4 ft. and an addition of £30,000 to the Sterling
and apparently cost will soon be ready for 9 in proved a stumbling block be most and Reserve Fund, botides leaving
nd, betides leaving, some to be carried forward against
the market. At any rate some extensive only four remained in for 4 ft. 10 in. liabilities. This final dividend
Here Sergeant Bayliss and Gunnar Collins foll out, while Gunners Cast and Thomas both cleared it. Thomas failed at 4ft 11 in, and Cast von
BRITISH SHIPPING.
Employment of Alions.
: LONDON, April 11.
At the Colonial Merchant Shipping Con- ference in Lendon, a resolution opposing Linug are all up against him.
the employment of Lascara and Chinsmen
in vessels owned or registered in Australia,
and Now Zealand, was withdrawn at the CURRENCY COMMISSION.
request of the Imperial Dolegates, the
Colonial Delegates reserving the right to logislate on the question.
DESTROYERS IN COLLISION..
LONDON, April 11.
The Destroyers "Colno" and "Falcon collided this morning in the Channel ; both
are extensively damaged and have put in
to Dover:
Taotai in Trouble.
(Chinese Mail's Service.).
PEKING, April 12,
Chan Fik, the Currency Commissioner, who is now investigating the Fokian Mint, wires Peking the discovery of the existence of corruption, and memorialises recommending to hand the officer in charge of the mint (Thotai Ma) to Fukchowfu for trial.
Ar
8400
China Sugar Refining Co.
of 812, makes, with the interim-dividend Sugar Rofing Company, Ltd., for the
An extraordinary meeting of the China correspondence has been carried on re
of 930 paid lust April, 942 per hard for purpen, of confirming the two resolutions cently in view of securing from the officials 1905 against $40 per share for 1904, passed at a previous special meeting, was exemption from all interference on the another step forward the thirteenth old at the offices of the Company this part of the Lakin branch, so that once the ineroase in dividend in thirtoon consecutive afternoon. Hon.
Hon. Mr. WA Gresson pre
J. years. It is only by nursing our resources sided, and
sad there
were also present Sir Paul necessary tax is paid at the time of ship that we can continue this steady progress Chator, Messrs F. Maitland (directors) Wment there shall be nothing further and I hope: shareholders will be satisfied. A. Cruickshank, G. H. Balloch, A.
exacted.
As regards the balance carried forward F. Smyth, G. Y. V. Vernon, A. C. the Board has already utilized part of T. S. Forrest, Ho Fook, Chao Ledj this by ting the
voting
staff
The
nbontla of Lo Cheung S Но
Sni,
Wing
of
When the last three were left standing two
were 83rd men and one 87th and in defeat- ing the 37th man, one of the 33rd fell, leaving ona man only to represent the Company,
Gunner Cast, 87th Company,
#
-Thomas, 88th 15
Collins, 87th SERGEANT'S RAOn: Four started. Sergeant Bayles
Tueraley... Master Gunner. Torr
Abkar
MeKirdy, R. W. Pearson and T. C. Gray. CLARE OF THE COURSE: Mr E. G. Jor-
Brz: Mr E. M. Huzoland. TOE-KEEPERS Mr. B. W. Pearson and Dr F. H. Kow
HON. THRASUBER: Mr H. A. Seth, HON, SECRETARY: Mr F. Lammert. TENTA 'MEETING,
The Victoria Recreation Club hold their tenth athletic meeting on the Hongkong
Football Club's ground to-day, commencing
shortly after one o'clock. At that time there was only a small attendance but during the afternoon this was gradually added to until there were a great number of people watching the sports. Consider. nble interest was attached to the meeting on secount of the number of now com
contin in the open 220 at the Royal Artillery
The Governor of Kwangai Jabeen Ho Tang Ting writing to the Viceroy in regard to the
OESTACLE RACE (native soldiers). 15 per cent of a year's salary in the e notice convening the meeting having question, and there is every probability form of su addition to the provident been read, Mr Balloch moved the first that matters will be arranged, at least on this moe, through not knowing the course pensel of whom were looked upon fund of enals member and I hope this will
properly the two loading men allowed as being likely to put up good times, resolution
certain alterations paper, as the mine owners desire. tion #pproving. most with your approval. We next come in the articles of association,
JM. G. Taylor. Yesterday afternoon 1006 acount a hit as the loss ratio is was agreed to. The ultimate profit can
Bir Stayth seconded and the resolution
What will hoppen in actual life is another themselves to be caught and baston. How: natably J. H. Mead, L. J.Wishart and ever, Captain Butcher came to the rescueat Mead and H. L. Garrett were both starters. thing, for the Lakin officials do not like to awarded them both prizes equal of what only be almost exactly the
the same as it was for 1905
The second revolution fixing the date sae ship loads of cargo, passing before their would have recaived had they monti, tai sporta, as thontioned in the report, of the we may hope when the articles should come into force office without imposing a tax authorized Zamar Khan, account at this time last
ST FEAT for a very satisfactory result, and this in was passed on the motion of Mr Vernon,
or unauthorized for author spite of typhoons here and some very secondled by Mr. Forrest.
losses in the
trade. Our The Chairman-Thank you for your gallons of Bernoc oil in balk; 59300 all Chian Fik, who was sont by the Board London account is particularly, good and attendance, gentlemon. of Sumatra cil in bulk; 30150 piculs of of Finance to investigate the Currency of balances the less favourable cattura in
China, has been staying at Cantus for other
This quarters. Beancake; 10460 picule of American Flour; some time. He left. Hongkong about a factory becauso 1906 has had no assistance
the more satis 1209 piculs of Rice, 1130 picats of Beans fortnight ago on board the .. Haitan for
roes whereas 1904 received and Peas have entered the Port as In-Swatow, whither he went to examine the from outside s
considerable accession of premium from Fokien Mint to complete his mission.
AMOY TRADE RETURNS.
(From Our Correspondent).
Astor, April-11. From March 30th to April 5th, 48750
perts. The chief Export has been 12000 Hemp Bags and 1000 picule of paper.
THE DEPRECIATED CURRENCY
Viceroy Chou's Intentions.
Australion
Khan 3
starters
HURDLE RACE There
There were six It is good news, however, to hear that in this final and Thomas got slightly the there is some likelihood of getting some con- better at the start rising to the list hurdle siderable amount of coal in the South of a trifle ahead. By the third hurdo Bayliss -Luzon Sugar Refining Co.- China, though unfortunate that these said and Canter had almost captured him and the trio cleared the last hurdle together. cosi fields are to be opened so far away In the run home Bayliss won
Sergeant Bayliss An extraordinary general meeting af from Hongkong.
Gunner Canter, 87th Co While in Hongkong, he was entertained war risks, and 1905 got the full benefit of shareholders in the Luzon Sugar Refining the alteration of our system of transferring Company, Ltd., to confirm resolutions by the Fokien community at the Tung Tin risks, taking all the outstandings from 1906 sanctioning a change in the articles of Hotel-Es., O. M.].
and passing tons on to 1900. We recom
AFTERMATH OF LIEN CHAU
(From a Correspondent.)
sources
VICEROY YUAN'S ARMY.
sports, but Garrett by falling heavily not improve his chances for to-day-- The following were the results.
did
120 Farde Fist Race that AY. Barros, 1 J. M. V. Remedios 2 Wishart 3.
2nd boat: H. H. Ramedice 11 EL. Garrett ; Ribgiro 3.
Long Jump-R. F. C. Master, 19ft, 1
Gunner Thomas, 88th Co.
Gunner W. Brown, 33rd Co.
2. 3 4
C. B. Down, 18ft. 4in. 2.
High Jump Wishart Gft. lin. 1
$20 Yards Flat Race-Ist host: N. H.
Boor Race: There was crowd of Alres 1 J. H Mead 2; J. W. Bains 3
mand the payment of an interim divident Association, was held this afternoon at to It may interest some of our readers to starters and when they arrived to whoro fad heat H. L. Garrot 1 A. J. V
offices of tho
directara),
Company. The F Hon W of 830 por ahura for the year 1906, making J. Greason presided, and there were also know that the much discussed Peiyang their books were hosped together they began Ribeiro 2. with the final dividend of $12 for 1905
A. G. Wood, H. P. White Army, as H.E. Viceroy Yuan Shib-k'ai's to throw those that did not belong to them per share to be paid now
shareholders.
present
asent Mesere
H. N Mody, S. Michael, C. We also recommand
the payment of the Rose, R. Miller, E. J. Mones, J. modern drilled troops are officially as far away as possible. Naturally this usual bonus to contributors and we carry Peter, A. P. Soares, E. S. Kadoorie, 8. G76,078 officers and men, says the N-C. 2: Myers 37th Co.-8; Williams 37 th Co. 4.
designated, consists of a total strength of caused laughter.
Gunners Price, 83rd Oo. 1; Cook 87th Ce forward the
the balance. As regards our now Newall, J. S. Perry and J. Harton (sucy).
Delly News. These are divided into Bir The notine convening the mosting having Division or issue of Capital and the profit aceruing
TEAK RATE: Three teams, one from rend
CARTON, April 12.
(From a Correspondent.)"
It will be remembered that idol proces
of
Sonio time agon Commissioner was sent processions and much to do with the
hope it is
is clear to you all how this
tho China Traders Insurance Company,
Me moved the
in in the articles of the association
Chun, each Chin
Mead 3. Final N. H. Alves.1; Time, 24 seca. Baycle Race One mile. L. Le Breton 2; A. H. Carroll 3.
Tate: 3 min 45) soės.
Forbes 1,
100 Yards J. Wishart. I; HL.
Time, 11 seca. Boys Race J. Castro 1; 3. Chunyut 2.
CANTON, April 12. | ions and things pertaining to these from the revaluation our investment be the commation of the consisting of threo Brigades, or " He each Company, started. Harvey (87) from Peking to examine into the question unhappy outbreak in Lien Chaus some two comes about. In payment for each 10 Chin first resolution Bauctioning the alteratione. A Brigade is commosed of three Regiments. the jump to the front at the pistol but Garratt 8; A. J. V. Ribeiró 323 of the coinage in Kwangtung. It seems years ago. It appears that the Viceroy Traders" shares worth 8000 we have given Mr Nowall ancorded and the resolution Battalion consists of four compantes,pany were a long ways (83) lend and rune 4 Do you know," said a Sunday-school
or
Or!**
Baker (85)
acon headed him and although Piso, and those are again divided Harvey ran a fire race he bad to finish two into three Battalions,
*ing Ons
behind Baker, while the 88th Com- OY YARA
the rear.
Cast (87) Tai divided into three sections, or
"AP" consists of three soon wiped of Brown's
for
that at inst the Viceroy has decided to see has ordered that the particular temple books at 8100 paid up and a cash sertificato
out one new Union share standing in our was carried
The second resolution as to the date was to it that the touch of the coiris minted in involved shall be closed and the idols 00
worth 8244, and this leaves us à book pro
ed by Mr. Hody.
Williama (67) Book Canton, shall be considerably improved, destroyed. But though these orders wore it of 8666 which is the protain ve receite carried on the motion of Mr Peter, second" Pon or tente, fourteen een to each ning finaly ho gained at least eight yards torcher, addressing now pupil in the
up the infant that you havo BOO Ho has written to Mr Tong, the director of issued the "Shepherd of the District," ne on each new Union share tested. Wo The Chairman I am much obliged for tous, or mou. The above, Aggregatos, of running and kept Woling (69) from surfing Course, & do," said the Titto-follow,
course, include both officers and man the mat, and ordered that more silver the Chinese call the local officials, did not obtained 22800 Chitta Traders shares on your attendance, gentlemen.
Bach Division, or Chin is composed of anything on him, finishing about fifteen placing his hand over his hegre Tea shall be used in the minting of ten and like to undertake the job. It would seem this brain, isqring 2230 Unton share.
We also
10,456 soldiers, 748 officers and 1,800 men yards to the good. The Inst men of each feel it ticke also bought 113 further Chink
3 67, Lander 83, and Thomas team (Andrews E Ewenty cent pieces. Of course there ja like losing face, and in addition, he and Traders shares for cash. We placed
belonging to the Transport corps, this guy then want in the order mentioned, DESBEWARE OF A COUGE.OR numbar being attached to esch Division,
Andrews having a fine load which he hold the usual verbinge about the necessity of the people would lose a good romping on the market at the end of the working for the benefit of trade and tradere holiday. He therefore shuffled and deceit. year the remaining 120 Union shares
per share equal to a premium of 8650
LAME SHOULDER. and not to get profit taetely wlion coining of the Viceroy delete
9700
China Traders' Insurande: Company.
The 41st ordinary meeting of shar-
to the meh. Thomas made splendid. TOW is the time to get rid of that run and although hopelessly out of it from dough, for if you let it hang on, no is carrionen, ar more of the same kind. The latter has now taken vigorous share. After placing to the same
arter of a mile.
quickly by using Chamberlain's The practical thing is, however, will thore measures. He has relieved the boat account the dividends paid and received folders of the above Company was held at WHETHER resulting from aprila or the start he all but picked up Leader-ons can tell what the end may be, ho
the year 1905, and charging it with 6 the Company's Offices, Queen's Buildings, from shumaile patne, there is no Time 4 min: 12-6 seconds. Each maan ran have bean cured of their coughe
Rumedy.
Why not you?Try it and you be better coins, and shall we be able to got oficial of his duties, and has sent another per cent interest for 1908 on the now this afternoon. There were present Mr thing so good for a line shoulder as
1: Gunner Canter, will be surprised at the quick relief whichl Gunner W. Brown, treaty cent pieces that firus will take and to take his place, and ordered that among which we dealt with as shown in the A. J. Raymond, E. Goetz, C., E. Lenzmam sad rub the parte vigorously at each
Investment, wo had left 81,250,688.14 AG. Wood (Chairman), Messes A. Haupt, Chamberlain's Palo Beim Apply it freely OBSTACLE RACE so be saved the loss and the aggravation of the first duties to be done is the carrying report, transferring 81,000,000 to the End L. Ormiston (Directors), Mr WJ
application and quick cure is certain, 2 Gunner Williams, 3 Gunner Wynd it affords Sold by all chemists and store-
Kiepers. he present condition of affairs?
out of his previous orágr.
Silver Reserve Fund and 8830,688,14 Saunders (acting Eperetary, Messta, D. W. For sale by all chemists and storekeeper, ham; 4.