TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1927.
STEAMBOAT CO.
SUGGESTIONS AT ANNUAL MEETING.
HELP FROM GOVERNMENT.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Mr. Chairman...I beg to second!! the adoption of the report and accounts..
directors are alive to the possibili gratifying to the travellüg-publið ties of increased trade with the in Hong Kong and', in Macao and wa nalghbouring Colony of Maçao and hope the scheme will be put in as the harbour works thors are now hand at once,. nouring completion it would be un- wise to ignore the necessity of plucing fäster and more modern atuamers on the run. In that coN“. nection certain proposals have been How the feet had curried on at de to the board, and when some in loss, in the interests of the comthing of a more définite nature is pany; a definite promise of help by forthcoming the scheme will be the Government; and a hint that placed before shareholders for dis
cuasion scheme is in hand to place more modern steamers on the Mucno run
I have no further comments" to
CHAIRMAN'S REPLY:
Consideration, for "Constructive Suggestions.
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TRAGIC DEATH.
S'hai Russian Constable Arrested.
DENIAL BY PRISONER.
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Shanghal, Feb. 17,
M. P. Parshokoff, a Russian con- stable in the employ of the Shang- had Municipal Police, was arrested
[ {t was not a Müuloipal service plétől | at none of that size is provided by the police.
best offcial information, la alleged
The prisoner, according to the
to have met the deceased at some time between Raven o'clock on Sun-H day night and 9:30; intimating to her that a party of four would be going out for dinner that night, Whether this party actually met is not known but avidonee will be pro- duced this morning to show that he alone returned to his quarters before midnight of the day in ques No other question was put and at the Gorden Rond Police Station Lion,-it was 11.30 pm, when he; auch proposals needing to be make, and I therefore beg to pro- in replying to Mr. Lise-fong. Mr. at about three o'clock yesterday returned to Hongkow Polleo Station. "placed before shareholders for dispose the adoption of the report and Weall said that the Floating Staff afternoon by Det. Supt. P. WI The car, which is of American; cassion-were the main features accounts as presented. When this Pension Fund and the Provident Reeves. Det. Sergi, C. B. Henry and make, a Cinveland Baden, was identi cf the chairman's speech to-day at has been seconded shall be pleased Fund are both operated under a three Russian datectives in connected by the police as being similar the annual meeting of the Hong to answer to the best of my ability trusted but the Superannuation ten with the death of Klavala to that which carried the three Konk. Canton and Mavac Steambontation in connection there- Fund is more in the shape of a (Clara) Belova, a Russian woman tyres the imprints af which were Cu.. Ltd. held in the company's with which shareholders may wish reserve drawn from the profits of whose bocy was found in a creekfb on Great Western Road after
the company. We have shares of Great Western Road early on which represent more than the total Sunday morning. value of these three fands on 'de- Actused, when apprehended by poult with the Bank and these Comrades, said "I anf surprised, shares are entirely distinct from know nothing of what has happen these which are being used 4sed. don't know why I am arrested." security for the Bank overdraft. After that, Parshokoff was taken to The attendance, comprised:—Mr.
"I do not know whore Mr. Li Hongkow Police Station, Interrogat T. G. Werth haieman). Sir Robert In rising to second the report Tse-tong got his figures as regards ed, and after this was remove to Ho Tung, the Hon. Mr. A. 9. Lang, and agreants for the year 1926, administration expenses but on bethe Amoy Road Jall where he is
voicing the half of the board take this oppornow being detained.. Mr. J. M. Alves, Mr. H. Staples am sure shalt be Smith (director), Mr. John Arnold opinion of all shareholders hi shar-tunity of thanking him for the Parshekoff, who is about 30 years (serratury Mr. W. E. L. Shenten ing with the directors their regrets constructive suggestions offered of age and about five feet ten inches the company's suficitor) and the for the less last year of two mem-which will receive the earnest con- tall, was formerly a wrestler and
shareholders:-Messrs. tyrs of the board in the personsideration of the board"
office).
In seconding the adoption of the report and accounts, Mr. Li Tse- fong made a fairly lengthy speech in which requests were made for Information and a number of sug- gestions were offered.
following
to ask.
WORKING COSTS.
"Shipping Firm us General Agents,"
Mr. Li, Thektong said:-
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Lo Ka-hong, Cheng Ching-po, W. G. of the Hon. Mr. Holyoak, and Cap- Joseph. Paul Lauder, C. Bernardtain Clarke.
Brawn, Bi. Tse-fong, S. Danenberg. | I have perused, with care the 0. Kitchell C. A. Peel, J. Owen Balance Sheet which we are called| Hughes,
CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH.
OTHER BUSINESS.
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the body was found, being the same In type as the pattern which they have in their possession, a diagonal mark, a circular auction type and could not be identified. an odd semi-circular type which
The Mysterious Mischis. "Mischa," was in possession of sych That the mysterious 'person.
a car was established' by the police. The first clue in their hands made clear, because of the tyre printa that the person allaged to have deposited the body in the creek along Great Western Road posses- had been a member of Police for sed such a car. The theory of a about two years. Although he was hire car and a Chinese chauffeur attached to the Hongkow Police was discarded and it was surmised Station, he was arrested at the Gor-that the alleged murderer, whoever.
course in machine gun practice. don Road Station, whilst undergoing he was had a car of his own des
pite the fact that three tyres of When informed that he was an-different makes were known to be of
Parshekoff offered no resistance but der arrest and formally, warned. ft.
denied the charge, saying that, on Sunday night, he went to bed at
spot to adopt to-day and compl-The adopting of the report and ment you on the changes in the accounts was then carried unani- manner of setting out the accounts ribusly, which are with you the share- Other business transinted by the Promise of Government Help for holders will appruriate. I might meeting was as follows:
Company.
add not only the shareholders, but
Re-election of Sir Robert Ho all the members of the staff will
Tung and Mr. H. Staples Smith view with satisfaction the specifle
as directors-proposed by Mr. allocation of certain, assets to the
W. G. Joseph, seconded by Mrtions that Parshekoff went off datynown that she left her room before Pension, Provident and Superan- nuation Fundis,
The secretary read the convening notice. After the customary intro duction to his review, the chairman
Maid
0. Kitchell
Re-election of Messra. Linstead & Davis and Messts. Lowe, Bing ham & Matthews us auditors fer
$1,000 each proposed by Mr. CA Peel seconded by Mr. Lo Kat-hong.
It is with deep regret'bht F have
Fleet and the Office. to "record, the death of two- nem- This is an it "should be." Mr. Berx of the Board during the year Chairman, but I would invite a de-1927 at a fe of
the Bon, Mr. P. H. Hobouk and beltion by you that the invest- Captain W. E. Clarke. Mr. Holyoak Ements under Hob to the Bank do had been a director since 1914 while allocation of certain assets to the Captain Clarke'a connection with Trust Funds just mentioned the company extended over a period Jenniess, however, tớ a wish for of 49% years.
more detalls In the Profit & Loss TERRIBLE 'DEATH. Accoupi, for instance by
the
on
In the Colony's Interest When addressing you last year Exeparition of the item "LosS the chairman struck a note of war steamers" working" into two parts, ing did expressed the opinion that that relating solely to the operation unless there was an early improve-jof our fleet, and the other part to ment in trading conditions figures the expenses incurred in running in respect of 1926 would leave much the eßer. It is under the last head.
to be desirud The improvement, presume. Mr. Chairman, you reli, however, was long delayed and [Tai to When you mention the econo- ! under the circumstances you were mind which have been effected and
NINE CUTS NEEDED FOR DEHEADAL.
MARTIAL LAW VICTIM.
Wusth, Feb. 14. ·
eight o'clock.
It appears from polige investiga- at 7.30 p.m. on Sunday and resumed at eight o'clock on the following morning. His when questioned by the police, suid room companion that accused went out and came Back at 11.30 p.m. in evening dress.
Other information derived from sources which will be disclosed in due time show that a person by the name of Mischa telephoned deceased before dinner on Sunday. It is not
that, about this time, she, in coni- 9:30 p.m., although it la believed pany with some person, left her re- No. 6. sidence at 79 Route Vallon, house
- doubt "prepared for the disap- I would like to encourage the direc-martial law was seen going to his lout, together with a big plece. of stones are missing. In her homel
pointing result of the year's work-tars in the policy,
ing..
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two
According to police Investigations
Considerable Jewellery.
The Plaster Casts.
deceased had considerable jewel Investigations revealed that Parlery, the whereabouts of which have shekof owned a motor car, a closed not been ascertained, although der- Cleveland five seater, but, at the tain pawn tickets are believed to be time the police found it. there was in the possession of persons of her no number plate or it. The tyres acquaintance or in her belongings. of this were said to correspond At times she has offered persons with the plaster cast impressions of jewellery for sale at ridiculously the tyre marks found near the spot cheap prices. It is not indicated, where the dead woman was found, according to investigations, that de which were taken by, Chief. Detec-censed was in immediate need of tive Inspector Peck. Close exami-funds bat, nevertheless, officials ination of the interior of the car, are of the opinion that the motive showed that about 18 inches of the for the alleged murder was robbery An unfortunate
because some of her more valuable vietim of upholstery of the ear had been cut
Inside the car was very little, if any, of her reported the plush sent. death on Saturday. This man found a man's glove which is said valuables remain Unwarranted Lavishness
On her person Communication with Canton was There is an impression abroad with six others, is said to have to bear stains. There was nothing was found a diamond lavalliere com- maintained throughout the year by that the administration of this deserted from the army and gone in the car to show that a struggle posed of about 40 or 50 small cut a daily service operated is conjunc-company has been accompanied by to looting. He was condemned had taken place, but investigations diamonds. surmounted with tion with the China Navigation Cole a certain lavishness particularly in to death and was beheaded, on revealed that the car had been half-carat stones and another prob 4.8. "Patshan", but unfortunately, the members of the staff which the the open ground near the railway washed by a coglie at the Northbly double in vålue.. as was to be expected, the resultnature of the business does not station.
China Garage in Nanziang Road. Was not altogether satisfactory. warrant.
On leaving the station at noon This man did not notice any blood- Your directory. However, after care- We are in the comfortable post- only the usual humber of people stains but there was a lot of mud ful consideration decided that it tion of having been relieved from were to be seen. Five minutes and the car had evidently been was in the best interest of all con- the greatest part of the administra-later the road, for a quarter of a travelling a lot. cerned to carry on a restricted ser-tion by a "farmer" who to all in mile, was absolutely blocked by accused's effects and the police Minute inquiries were made of viee, having regari also to the tents and purposes has chartered Colony's requirements, and 1 feel our ships, exempt as to first class a crowd, which was being added found his overcoat on which it is confident shareholders will endorse passengers. I speak subject to cor to from every doorway and alley-polieved there had been stains, the she polley.
rection, but it appear to me that way. It was a remarkable de-nature of which will have to be Working Quite Satisfactorily. for the work that has to be done monstration of the rapidity with investigated. Towards the latter "part of the we are paying very expensively in which a crowd of people may year it was possible to recommence possibly to about $60,000 per an- gather; and one knows only too a full schedule of sailings and you num which is 40 per cent of the well how quickly such a crowd will be pleased to learn that so far low on working.
may become a mob. the arrangement is working quite
How to Save $30,000.
The man satisfactorily.
time I would suggest, Mr. Chairman, terrible Had it been decided to lay up the fert depreciation of vessels would that the board should not be con-executioner, have been practically on the same tent with minor economies. but decapitate
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executed
was
had a
Motor Car Movements.
had sold the car to a Japanese but,
The police learned that accused
when the bayer was unable to put up the money, he sent it to a gar Avenue Edward VII
to whence it was taken on Sunday, by Parshekott will be brought before
Shadows Before.
COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN THE "MAIL."
Entertainmente
February, 22-Queen's Theatre; "The Mystic".
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February 22--World Theatre;
"Devil's Circus." "Dulcy."
February 22-Star Theatre;
February 23 &-28--Theatre Royal, Dance display by Miss Violet Capell's pupils, 5.15 p.m.
February 25-St. Andrew's Young Church Hall, 8.30 p.m. Men's Club hold first popular socialy
February 86-Dancing
v. Capell's pupils, 9.15 p.m.
per.
of it, His age in who him, made three accused. scale as when in commission, and should consider seriously a drastic cuts with his sword and failed to as we were expecting from day to reduction in expenses which should accomplish his purpose. The vic. the Special Provisional Court this days to resume a full service I am the keynote of the administra- tim then exclaimed What knife morning and formally charged. Aformance at Theatre Royal, by Miss sure you will agree that it would on and I would recommend for is this! What knife is this! How remand will be asked for by Det. our consideration the appointment dull it is and began to curse Supt. Reaves to enable the police of a shipping firm
February 26-Smoking copcert för members of the Kowloon "Cric Agents as a first step towards this the headsman. It took six more to continue their inquiries.
At the post-mortem examinationket Club, 9 p.m. this nature will result in a saving The local paper this morning ex-it was shown that deceased was dinner dance at Repulse Bay Hotel end. I think an appointment of strokes before the head rolled off.
on the deceased woman yesterday, March 2-Special race week to the company of $30,000 per an- claima that it was never heard of shot with a 25 calibre automatic Application for Compensation.. num, representing a dividend of 24 formerly that nine blows were pistol, a bullet of this size being ex-U.S.R.C., Clab's ground, Kowloon,
Match 3-Annual "At Home” of The possibility of receiving per cent on its capital.,
necessary to sever one head-tracted. No pistol of this size was financial assistance from the Although the directors are to be "North China Daily News" Cor-found about accused, and apparently 9.15 pm. Government was mentioned in the congratulated on their polley of re-respondent.
have been short sighted policy to dismissing officers whom it would
have impaired our organisation by
be difficult to replace at short
notice:
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as Genera}
speech from the chair dast year establishing communications with and I am happy to state that a de-Canton in circumstances of great Alito promise of support has been difficulty. I do not think the com-
received from HIN Majesty's pany which is after all a private REFORM IN KENYA.
Government, and though negotia-undertaking, should be left to bear bions are still pending, have rea- the brunt of the heavy loss entailed son to believe that in view of the fin continuing a service not only for services rendered to the Colony our the benefit of Hong Kong generally, application for further compensa- but also in, the interests of the flag tion will be favourably considered which would respectfully say is by the local authorities,
the business of His Majesty's. The net loss for. 1926, after pro:| Government. viding $119,971.95 for depreciation, No Profits Out of Boycutt, amounts to $306,449.90 against
After
HOPES FOR AN ELECTED MAJORITY.
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Nairobi, January 20.-Sir Edward: Grigg, Governor of Kenya Colony. left Nairobi to-day -én route for England..
which you will note that a sum of I welcome, therefore, your state- It is now fairly certain, de a re- $40,000 has been transferred front rroborating the statement fault of recent speeches by candi- Depreciation Fund to the credit of financial helstance will be forthcoming elections, that one of the made by your predecessor, that dates in connection with the forth- Profit and Loss Account. dedecting the amount brought for coming from the Imperial authori-chief subjects for discussion be ward from the previous year as welp ties and I trust that this will also tween Sir Edward Grigg and the be followed by compensation from Colonial Office will be the question the Hong Kong Government.
as interest on investments etc.. there remaind a balance at debit of $246,985.83, which your directors recommend should be carried for ward.
Confidence in Future:
1 feel. Mr. Chairman, that you and year rolleagues will agree with me that the company does not wish to make profits out of the boycott hut desires only, to recover such You will notice that certain al-compensation from the Home and terations have been made in the Local Governmenta na would cover Balance Sheet, An Improvement the less resulting from, operating which will no doubt appeal to their steamers instead of laying shareholders.
them, up-in common with other ship-
We have effected economies in owners whose interests are solely many directions, the result of which commercial will be reflected in future Balance Substantiel Compensation. Sheets.
of an elected majority in the Legip- lature.
The leaders of the settler com- unity are confident this will be agreed to.
"MINNESOTA" DUE TO-MORROW.
with
The 8.8. "Minnesota, 1,000 marines aboard is due to ar-
I trust, Mr. Chairman, you will rive in Hong Kong to-morrow.
Conditions continue abnormal be able to show in the accounts for The ship has made good time, and it is impossible to foretell what the current year the receipt of a the scheduled time of arrival be the future may have in store, but substantial sum for compensation ing the end of the week;
I am by no means pessimistic and which will reduce the adverse,
feel confident that with the turn balance we are carrying forward
of the tide our company with an from last year. up-to-date fleet of steamers will re-
rain its former position River
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Before concluding I would like Four cases of notiable diseass
on the to record with pleasure your estate in the Colony were, notined on ment that proposals have been made Monday as follow:-small-poxi 1
Expansion for Macao? Before bringing my remarks, to close I desire to record that your
to the beard with regard to faster from the city district, 2 from Kew- and modern ateamera for the rumloon (all, Chinese); enteric Taver to Macao; the statement will be 1 British case from the city,
,
March 12-Dance at Peak Club,
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