THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1909,
GLASGOW BYE-
ELECTION.
A UNIONIST GAIN,
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LONDON, March 3.
The polling at the bye-election in Central Glasgow, osused by the death of the sitting member, Sir Androw M. Torrance (Liberal) resulted as follows: Sentt Dickson (U.) Gibson Bowles (L)
Unionist Majority
ATTEMPTED THEFT OF A
GOLD CHAIN,
Before Mr J. H. Komp, at the Magis- tracy, this morning, a native was charged with attempting to steal a gold chain value. $100, from Messis G. Falconer and Co.
Mr J. Mosk, the manager, stated that at
UNION CHURCH LITERÁRY. CLUB.
This (Thursday) evening Mr A. U. Franklin, F.L.O., will lecture bafeen the the Union Church Litscary Club on “Origin of Rooks, with Iopal examples," The chair will be taken at O.p.m. and the
GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
THE CHINA MAIL.
PROCESSION OF THE CROSS,
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The annual procession of the Cross takej i place in Hongkong on Sunday at the Roman Catholic Cathedral. A solemn High Mass will be hold ne 8 a.m., when the Rev. Father Gabardi will officiate as sisted by a deacon and cubileacon as well sa other alorgy. A general communion will be administered during the service.
3 o'clock on Saturday defendant and an-public aro cordially invited, ather native asked to see sonte gold chains.
At the evening service at 5 p.m., there Witness showed defendant three and he then reached over and picked up a much
will be a procession accompanied by the heavier chain-the ons which had been
The following kave been invited to dine varias omgregations and confraternition stolen. Afterwards he picked up another at Government House on Friday even with the band of the Spiedade Philhar monica, concluding with special sermon chain and subsequently dropped it on top ing. Major-General Dalton, Mr and Ms by the Rev Father A. M. M. Sarmento, of the previous one. A third chain was May, Mr and Mrs. Slade, Sir Henry the secretary of the Bishop of Macao, 7,298 also picked up by defendant who asked the Berkeley, K.O., Captain Clinton Baker, following with the Benediction of the Holy 5,185 price but while witness was looking at R.N., Captain and Mrs. Wait, Major-Sacrament.
the ticket defendant picked up the two General Broadwood, Captain Heathooby previous chains and pulled out оро that, the other chain by that time being. B. C. Rom, Captain Vandolour, Vige- from his hand and naked the price of Mr. Adair, Miss Post, Mr Walsh, Mr pastically in his sleeve. The compradore Admiral Sir Hedworth Lambton, Lord noticed what had been done and came up Froderick Hamilton, Mrs. McAllister. to defendant, who shook the chain down his akteve again. When witness came from the other side of the nouuter defondant made an endeavour to get away but witness caught hold of him. The other man rah
2,113 [Note-At the General Election the Liberal majority was 131, the figures being-Sir A. Torrance (L) 6,728; Mr J. G. A. Brind (C.) 6,289. The present bye-election, therefore, rearsa senf gained by the Unionista. The new member, the the Right Hon. Charlou Beott Dickson, P.C., K.C., J.P., is a native of Glasgow. He was Solicitor General from 1896 1903, and Lord Advocate from 1803 to 1900. For aix years he represented the Bridgeton Division of Glasgow in Farlia mant, but was defeated at the last General Election by Mr J. W. Cleland (L.), Mr
Gibeon Bowles will be remembered having formerly sat in a Conservative intereste for the King's Lyon division, and as having unsuccessfully opposed Mr A. J. Balfour, the ex-Premiar, at the City of London bye-election in February, 1906.- Eu., 0. M.]
way.
COMPANY MEETING.
The China Fire Insurance
Co., Ltd.
defendant asked witness if he was suspicions Mr Otto Kong Sing who appeared for of defondant when he came into the shop. Witness admitted that he was. you were watching, him very closely
was watching me. Why did you consent to serve him?Queen's Rosil Central, at noon, to-day, Because wo have to serva people. searchod defendat, had 83.31 in his Sergeant Gerrard stated that when
possession.
The fortieth meeting of shareholders of the China Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., was held at the Company's Offees, No. 3,
THE SANITARY BOARD,
The principal topic of discussion in local Chinese ciroles at the prisont moment is who shall annoond Messrs Law Ohu-pak and Fung Wa-chua on the Banitary Board. Both gentlemen, despite the prossurs brought to bear upon them, havé dolinitely decided [zot to' serve again, and much as this de
cision is to be recetted, the public must bow to their wisher, Several names have been mentioned as likely successors, but public opinion seems to be castreing on Mr Lau Yau-pan, manager of the Abordecă Mr E. Shellien presided and there were Paper Mills, and Mr C. H. Lee, secretary H. A. Siebs, G. Friesland, director, Masers are exceedingly well qualified for public present Mr R. Shewan, J. W. O. Boguar,of W. S. Bailey and Co. Both gentlemen
A. H. M. da Silva, A. Forbes, A. Turner, J. MC E. Machado, P. M. Hodgson, S. office, possing as they do excellent G. Newall, 17. F. Hickman, Chen Pat, business attainments and a thoroughly fucnt knowledge of English. Queen's ton.
College was the almamates of both, and everyone having had dealings with them sponk most highly of their capabilitics. We feel sure that were they appointed to the Board they would not only fully and efficiently represent the interests of their fellow countrymen, but would also serve the wider policies of the Colony at large. Hongkong is fortunate in baring such men available and we hope that the Colony will be able to secure their services.
POSSIBLE WAR IN THE fence and that complainant had heen on-Gazdaz, and the sceretary, Mr. Pember
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ments.
Mr Otto Kong Sing submitted that the evidence did not disclose any of
duly suspicious of defendant. It was no offence going into a shop to ask the price of goods although the person inquiring might not have any money in his pocket. The actions of defendant did not warrant any suspicion.
His Worship regrettod that complainant had not called further evidency, still he though a prima facie care had been made
out.
Defendant in giving evidence stated ho went to purchase a chain and did not go to steal,
Defendant W sentenced to three
to
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The Secretary read the notice convening the meeting.
ITEMS FROM THE COURTS.
For not having renewed his gun license, native was fined 82, kit the Magistracy, to-day.
A. charge of stealing a gold ring, value 310, belonging to a jeweller in Queen's Road
sharaholders at the twenty-secondspite of unusually heavy losses, turned out Contimi, was preferred against a Japaness |
female, at the Magistsnoy, to-day, and tho
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The Chairman said :-Gentlenion,The directors report and statement of the caro pany's accounts for the past year having boat in your hands for some time, I will now, subject to your approval, adopt the usual course, and take the read. Before proceeding with the bugi- ness of the meeting I have to refer with deep regret to the great loss we sustained in the antimely death LONDON, March 3.
of our late Secretary, Mr G. L. Tom Mc Asquith, in the House of Com- months' hard Inboar,
lit. He had been in the servics of mous, said the question of aerial
the company for just on 28 years, and wo are indebted to him for valuable services navigation had occupied the attention
in the past. I have also to express on of the Government, and provision had
behalf of myself and the board our sorrow been made in the Navy and Army
at the death of Mr C. Broderson, who had only recently joined the directorate. Estimates to ensure the problem of
Turning now to the accounts, it is pleasant the use of airships in warfare being
to be able to report that the year 1907, in fully investigated by both Dopart-ordinary annust meeting to be held at the 8258,795 68. This enables us to re favourally, leaving with a balance of
office of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and commend to you dividend of $ Co., Ltd., an Wednesday, the 10th Marchand a bonus of $2 per share absorbing $160,000, an addition to extra rowerze fund of 802,570.35, bringing this fund up to The Directora beg to submit to share 8438, 668.10, and a bonus to the staff of holders their report with a statement of $6.155.35, which I trust will mest with Eccounts for the year ended 31st December, your approval. Our investments in shares The profit on working was $243,713 58, the increase of $18,380.40 shown appreciated considerably, and this accounts as compared with $350,290.37 lu 1907.
The balance at credit of Profit and Loss by investment fluctuation socant. The balance at the credit of working ac count 1908 is 9375,481.77, which is a slight increase on that of last year, and the largest eum yet carried forward. Our pretium and intarest accounts both show satisfactory gains, the former of 539,836.83 and the latter of 37,309.17. Fires were very numerous during the year number in European godowns and build- had to pay a ding of $10, at the Marine more especially in Shanghai where the
The boatman of a licensed trading junk ings was particularly noticeable and thres large European manufacturing risks were Court, this morning, for failing to exhibit And Qualified English Chemists destroyed. While being interested in the regulation.light.
GERMAN DEATH DUTIES.), at (230) prez
A REJECTED SCHEME.
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Loupon, March 3. Princo von Büelow is encountering vigorous opposition on the part of his supporters, particularly the agrarians to the scheme for death duties, which the Financo Committee of the Reichstagį rujocted yesterday. Ffforts are being made to find a substitute to meet the] increased expenditure.
MR TAFT'S INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
STRONG ARMY AND NAVY ADVOCATED.
Likely Contruvorsies in the Orient.
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LONDON, March 4.
1903.
account, including $3,056.81. brought, for-
ward from last year, and after deducting Dirostors' and Auditor fees and allowing for amounts expended in repairs, dredging amounts to $81,055.67, which it is proposed and upkeep of property during the year to appropriate as follows: To write off 53.11; to carry forward to now account Lighters 00,000.00 to write off Stores 20,162 66; total 581,055.67.
case was dismissed,
A fine of $19 was to-day imposed by Mr J. H. Kemp, at the Magistracy, on a boat woman for making fast to the Lum Ôn ; carrying passengers in excess of the num bar allowed and refusing to stop when request to do so by the police.
A fine of 25 each was imposed upon two masters of ateam launches at the Marina Court, to-day for unhrfully lying alongside the Douglas Wharf without permission, and in such a manner as to cause an obstruction.
'The com- For failing to observe the rules of road any rovere have reported on our the master of the licensed steam launch advances under mortgage loans, and I am
WATKINS'
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DAY and NIGHT
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WILL ALWAYS DE ON DUTY 20
Business during the year showed a storage of Yarn and Piece gouds. continual failing off, especially in the
all these, we were not. I am glad to BAY, contract has been madà with the Hongkong and Whampo Dock Co. Lal,,avily involved in any one. for the rebuilding or Not Wharf, which was destroyed in the 1906 typhoon.
A new heavy-weight steam crane was purchased in England, and it second-hand one acquired locally; no additiona were made to Launches and Lighters.
Repairs to the extent of 820, 151.86 wers necessitated by the severe typhoon which conservative lines, we hope to do well. tho overtaking ship, and having the other Before closing I would like to mention visited the Delony on the night of July that we as a local company look for on her starboard, should have kept out of 29th. The repairs caused by the 100 local support and I would especially as the way, and in doing so should not haye typhoon were completed during the year. shareholders to bear un in mind when they passed ahead of the Tai Ching.
happy to inform you that, except in ous or Tai Ching was charged before Commander Dispense Drugs and Prepare two cases which are now being dealt with, Basil Taylor, R.N., at the Marino Court, the same are satisfactory. During the year
we extended the field of our operations today. The case was dismissed, the
to New Zealand, whore, working on Magistrate findig that the Ting Sang, being
WEATHER REPORT.
The following actice is issued from the;
that may be put relating to the business Hongkong Observatory:-- before the meeting.
Tameet the requirements of of the deep-have insurances to effect. I will now move draught steamers now visiting the port, it that the directors' report and statement of was found accessary to dredgo round the accounts for the year 1908 as presented bo Wharves. The Hongkong and Whampoa adopted. After this has been seconded I Dock Co.'s dredger Canton River was shall be pleased to answer any questione employed for the purpose.
DIRECTORS: Mr G. H. Medhurst, Mr A. Fuchs, Mr A. 3. Raymond and Mr A. G. Wood, resigned on leaving the Colony, while Mr C. Brodersen was removed by The first section of Mr Taft's death. Mr E. A. Hawett also resigned on inaugural address endorses generally on his return, Mr F. G Abbott serving leaving the Colony, but rejoined the Board Fresident Roosevelt's policies regarding during his absence. Mr E. G. Barrett, Mr C. S. Gubbay, Mr J. W. C. Bonna, Mr C. Trusts, inter-state Commerce, and the Brudeisen Rod Mr W. Helms joined the 1s concerned I think it is a particularly Pacific to the Southward cf the latter azon
Board. These appointments require con- firmation.
retire in rotation, according to the Articles Mr E. Shellim and Mr A. 3. D. Cousland of Association, but being eligible, offer themselves for re-election.
AUDITORS -Mosers W. II. Potis sud A.
D. Gourdia have au ited the accounta now presented and offer themselves for re-election.
Prescriptions.
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On the 4th at 11.55 ..-The depression 31, Queen's Road Central, Mr Turner in seconding said Gentleying over Hokkaido yesterday has mured men-Before seconding the report I should into the Facifie like to endorse the remarks with regard to air iste secretary. I have known him and fallen very decidedly over N. China The barometer has risen in E. Japan
think all connected with the company will personally for over twenty-firo years and I and the Loochoos deeply regret his loss. As far as the report towards N.E., has do cloped over the A depression, which will probably move
good one. If this is a specimen of what we and a second area of low pressure appears in bad times, I think the abare to be progrossing Eastwards over" Alan-
of the report. (Applause) themselves. I beg to second the adoption holders have every reason to congratulate churia.
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There being no questions, the adoption of the report and acconals was carried,
On the motion of Ms A Forbes, seconded Mr P M. Hodgson, the appointments of Mr J. W. O. Bounar and Mr H. A. Sishs as directors were confirmed.
by
Moderate monsoon may be aspected in the Formosa Chaunel and along the northern shores of the China Sea.
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Federal supervision of railways, and then goes on to state that he will convoke a special session of Congress on March 13th to consider a Bill revising the Dingley tariff. This should, hs
Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours end- says, secure an adequate revenue, and
|ing at 10a.m. to-day, 0.11 inches. also protect homo industries by iu-
Forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon posing a tarif equal to the difference
FORECAST DISTRICT. between the cost of production at hams
Mr da Silva proposed and Mr Machado
1.-Hongkong and Neighbourhood: and abroad. It is thought that
seconded, and it was agreed that Messrs.E. winds, moderate; fair, present conditions will permait of a re- South Omaka on February 19th, is printed Shellim and Friesland be re-alooted dira- 2-Formosa Obannel: Same as No. 1. 3-South coast of China between Hong duction of cortain schedules, while those Greeks employed in a factory killed s
in Japanese Papers. It appears that some Messrs W. Hutton Potts and A. Rong and Looks: Same as No. 1.
Lowe were re-elected auditors, on the 4-South coast of China between Hong- | The Church coolies have hitherto bean that require advancement will be few, policeman. The incident aroused great motion of Mr Newall seconded by Mrbag and Hainan, Sama na No. 1.
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News of a race ring which broke out at
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The Chairman:-That is all the busines
if any. The expenditure for the current indignation, and about 5,000 Americans year will excoed the receipts by a hun-immediately attacked the Greeks, a number gentlemen. dred million dollars, and the framers of of men being killed or wounded on each posted this afternoon. Thank you for the tariff must endeavour to secure an side. At the same time, the Americana at
your attendancu. adequate income.
Indian Hili cimulated a manifesto instigat
I am directed by the Committee of Mar- agement to sak the Scatholders to furnish, by special contributions, the necessary Ends for a much-needed extension of the Church buildings.
As remalts of this, the verandahs, in spibe of all efforts to the contrary, present an
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Dividend warrants will be HOW DIPETHERIA IS CONTRACTED, NE often heers expression, My, Odligare the speed by unsightly appearance, ad cogn, from both doveloped inta diphthoris, when the truth sides of the Church; there are risks of fire; BEWARE OF FREQUENT COLDS. was that the cold had sily left the little some of the upper windows of the Church Mr Taft urges that the maintenance lug an attack upon the Greeks there, with
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Succession of data or a protracted was particularly susceptible to the wanda are necessarily permanently closed, even in of a highly efficient Army and a strong the result that about 10,000 people assem- Gold is almost certale to ond
Ing diphtheria gere. When the bamber- Navy with be the best conservator of blod sad, after listening to inflammatory once the recover valve-avery cold the pures the cold, but greatly lessens the objections, that will be apparent to most, obronte catarrh, from which few paraus lain's Cough Remedy is given it not only the hottest weather; and there are other peace and the best defence of their in speeches, Eve box dred of them attacked two attention it deserves and you Ty avoid danger of diphtheris or any other germ to having. Chinese coolice resident in the A Brilliant, Safe and Cheap Illuminant by Kerosene O tereste. "Our policy," said the new hundred Grooks, all the shops and residences Cough Remedy is famous for its cures of danger in giving this remedy, as it
this agreeable discsee Chamberlain's disease being contracted. More is no Church building
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and to favour every instrumentality like population of the Greek quarter is from keepers. the Hague Tribunal and arbitration 600 to 700, and all day the station was full treaties, but with all nations argued for of Greeks esmping from the place. It was war we must be so ourselves to prevent feared that the people might take advantage others taking advantage of us.””
of the occasion to attack the Japanese, who Proceeding, Mr Taft said, "In interns-number some hundreds and after consulting tional controversies which are likely to with the Commander of the State Millitis, arise in the Orient in connection with the Governor made preparations to moes the open door and other issues, the an atmergency. United States can maintain her interes fintact and secure respect for her fuat
BANGERS OF INFLUENZA. demands, but not if she is propared to valsing in promonts. This can THE KYA IRIAK of ladnents is of its back up her interests and rights. by be obviated by using Chimberlim's Congo diplomacy only. Therefore the expense Romedy. It mor only pores influenza hat on the Army and Navy should not be counteracia moy houdensy of the dicame towards pheamonia. For mio by sli cartofled for the sake of mere economy.
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For many years this matter has been from time to time before the Committee; but other domanda have been more pres sing, and the question has had to stand oror. It has come up again in connection with the recent renovation of the Church buildings, and the Committee has now decided to erect special enolie quarters behind the Church Hall
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