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seriously re with the river navigation, in so far as plies to the movement of seagoing that are now accustomed to take berths well up in the river. The proposed bridge is to have a central pier of stone seventy-five feet in length And two draws, allowing a passage way for ships of one hundred and seventy-five feet on either side. The Commission has evinced a sincere desire to learn all that is possible from those ➡ho speak from experience with river and har
our work, and it is willing to change the plans or location of the bridge, if any better plan is presented for relieving the present congested state of the river.
The bill provides for the thorough advertis❘ ing of the plans and specifications of this great work, so, that contractors in all parts of the world may interest themselves in the bidding.
CORRESPONDENCE.
[We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondente.]
THE NEGLECTED OVER-CROWDING
QUESTION.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
JAPAN AND THE AMOY FORMOSA PASSAGE.
TO THE EDITOE OF THE " DAILY PRESS.
Taikoku Shinkigai, Formosa,
19th October. 818. —It is not right to state that if the Dou. glas Company had looked ahead ** some years ago, they might still be possessors of profitable trade. Their attempt to retain a monopoly of Formosa trade with highest freight rates, and 25 yen passage money to Amoyan eighteen hour journey met the natural defeat. First attempts were made to compete by other steam- ship companies, but the instant falling of Dong. las charges drove others out. It was bad for Formoss, and as they could not compete otherwise a government subsidy was given. "Now we have reasonable freight and passage charges.
The Osaka Shosen Kaisha of Japan will find amusement in "Look Ahead" writing that the Osaka Shosen Kaisha is owned by Formosa officials. We say "one line of falsehood, burn the book." I enclose my card-I am, età,
M. Y
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OVERCROWDING IN CHINESE Grin qe THEATRES.
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· TO THE EDITOR OF THE “DAILY PRESS.
Hongkong, 25th October,
SIR, May I through the medium of your -valuable columns call the attention of the Gov. ernment to the overcrowding in the Chinese theatres ?·
Ki Sun
Shi Po Sha
Shing Tai Shing Tak Cheong. To Yin Ting. Wai Wo Wo Kee
Tee On
Yee Wolmi
Yeong Hing on.. Under 85
$462
CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COS COMPANY, LIMITED.
The 34th ordinary meeting of the shareholders in the China Traders' Insurance Company Limited, was held at the offices, Queen's Build- ings, on Tuesday, 23rd inst, at noon. Raymond presided, and there were also Messrs. A. Haupt, J. Thorburn (directors) P. Wadman (Acting Secretary) E. Osborne, G. T. Veitch 8. A. Joseph, R. C. Wilcox, R. K. Leigh, G. H. Dann, J. C. Peter, C. Palmer, W. H. Wickham, and F. D. Goddard.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE “DAILY PRESS.’
permission Hongkong, 19th October. SIE. Some months ago the question of over- crowding and rack-renting was one of the lead-
mere
ing local topics and from, promising utterances it was expected that relief could not be far off Such utterances, however, have proved to be a men och in, the one mo ng grootste state colony has become aggravated by an in- Anx
of Chinese refugees from the mainland. It will be of public interest, to know under the circumstance whether there is any probability of the recent territorial acquisition being avail of for the relief of the community. Conse quent on the abnormal increase of rent, distress prevails among the poorer class. Moreover, the fact of plague still claiming victims at this time of the year is most significant.
The Sanitary Board with its limited attributes counts for little. If no remedy is to be had from the local Legislature, the colony should
Last night the Ko-Shing theatre was so cram. med that many of the spectators would have been crashed to death if a fire had taken place. The passages were not only packed with men, but also blocked up with bamboo stools scatter
ed about.
As prevention is better than cure," "I would suggest that the proprietors or lessees of these that they will keep the passages clear and will theatres be called upon to give an undertaking not issue more tickets than there are seats for
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A PRECAUTION: We can bear witness to the justice of our correspondent's complaint. During the per formances of popular companies the theatre is mainten apt to be very much congested ance of a clear gangway, on the County
The CHAIRMAN sald-Gentlemen, the re- port and statement of accounts having been in your hands for rome time, we will, with your won and in accordance with our nsus! custom, take them as read. There is little in them that calls for any special comment, but you will notice with satisfaction that both our net premia and balance of working secount show an improvement, enabling ns, after pay- ment of the same dividend and bonus as last Tour, to materially increase the amount carried forward, which however is still considerably less than "the" provision which was formerly made, and which we hope again in the near fu which have unfortunately occurred in China. ture to make. Latterly the political troubles, have made the conduct of our business more than usually difficult, but I am glad to be able to inform you that, notwithstanding these dif- ficulties, the volume of our business has been well maintained, and the Board have every CON- idence both as regards the present position of the Company and its future. The loan on mortgage have been submitted to the usual
valós its grievances and perils in high quarters Council at home insists is
often scrutiny and our surveyors reports are un-
at home, conscious that less momentous matters
have led to parliamentary enquiries-Yours entirely neglected here.-Ed. D.P.] ·
etc.
JOB."
KANG YU-WEI AND THE KWANG- TUNG REBELS—A DISCLAIMER.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE "DAILY PRESS.
Hongkong, 24th October. SIR,As the insurgents at Huichow have been making use my name in connection with their movements, I desire this to be known that neither I nor any member of my Reform Party have ever been associated with the troubles at Huichow
am, etc.,
KANG YU-WEL
[We were asked to insert the above by a gen- tleman claiming to represent the “Reformer."
ED.]
THE “TERRIBLE" FUND.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE “ DAILY PRESS.
18, Bank Buildings,
~24th October.
DEAR SIR, I should be much obliged if you would kindly make known, through the medium of your columns, the fact that the balance of the Terrible Fund, amounting to $1,069, was for. varded by me to-day to Captain Peroy Boott at Weihaiwei, he having informed me by letter at the Fund could be most usefully: applied
ssisting the widows of the deceased of the crew of the Terrible and also in helping who have been disabled. "I am, dear air
HE POLLOCK
Hon: Secretary,
Terrible Committee.
ALICE AND NETHERSOLE HOSPITALS; bot
The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial and Nethersole Hospitals begs to acknowledge, with thanks, the following donations to the funds of the Hospitals:-
Kwok Sui Lan Lai Hồng Hồng:
Wong Chuk Yau Chin Hand On
Bug Leong, Yau Po........
Mok Tao Chuen,
25
· Wei Lun Shek
£25
125
25
Cheong Tat Ting
Yeung Yik Ting
20
Ip Chuk Kai
15
Compradore, Biemssen & Co.
15
Yung Shiu Pos301
10
Dodwell, Carlill & Co.
10.
Chan Un Ming
10:
Ng San Kuk
-10
Wong Yu Chuen
10
10
-10
10
· 10 ·
Co.
Chee On & Co. Lee Wo Wang Hing Wong Shu Tong Compradore, Carlowitz
Nippon Yusen Kaisha Beater Brookelmann
& Co.
Leong Pai Chi : Lo Cheung Ku She Tat Choy““ A. Chee & Cou Cheong Hing Chong We
Compradore, Nervogna & Co
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reservedly satisfactory. The bulk of our mor gages were invested some years ago when the valde of property was much lower than it to day. There is no other point which occurs to need any comment, but before moving the adoption of the report I shall be glad to reply to any questions that shareholders may wish to
There being no questions the report adopted, on the motion the CHAIRMAN seconded by Mr. OBBORNE.
On the motion of Mr. PETER, seconded by Mr. VEITCH, Messrs. Haupt and Sachse were re-elected directors..
On the motion of Mr. WILCOX Beconded by Mr. PALMER, Tesars. Arnold and Jeureys
were re-elected auditors.
Thank you very m
The CHAIRMA your attendance. Dividend warrants will be ready to-morrow.
The Shanghai Mercury understands that the seal of Liao: Shohbeng, the Chinese President of the Board of Rites, which was taken from the Bureau at Peking after the Imperial City was occupied by the Allied Forces, is to by Messrs. A. U. Russell & Co. The seal consists of 11 Ibe of solid silver,
be 133 years old, is on view at the The Fairfield Shipbuilding ing Company (Limited)
AR. Bro
Limited), of GI
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