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bundle. Although I did not take the trouble to analyse its contents, yet it can easily be seen to contain nothing but a mixture of dry foliage, which he's been proved to be very effectual. Lir- ections for use:- -Two teacups of water boiled with this medicine till it reduces to of a cup. Perspiration will soon follow, and the patient will be greatly relieved afterwards and finally cured, as was the case with-Yours, etc.
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PRO BONO PUBLICO.
THE TYPHOON AND THE WATER POLICE.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE 'DAILY PRESS.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
A QUESTION OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY PRESS."
Hongkong, 8th August. SIR-Kindly allow me a small space in your valuable paper to draw the attention of the nuer of the Lamboo, wharf in front of the Yanmati police station to its present backen up and dangerous condition, rendered
apparently by the typhoons, As the wharf is still extensively used by the ferry launches running between Yaumati and Bongkeng, it is of the utmost importance, that it should be repaired at once in order to prevent accidents which may happen at any moment to some of the thousands of passengers who have to make use of it daily to get into or out of the said ferries. As the recent typhoeus lave rendered a few of the small private-owned jetties more or legs dangerous to the public, who grebliged to
to make use of them for one reason or another,
would it not be the duty of the Government to see that they are repaired with as lit le delay as possible and always maintained in a fit and sound condition?-Your, etc.,
KOWLOONITE.
Hongkong, 4th August. SIE-In your account of the typhoon yon make a statement detrimental to the Water | Police, who, you say, did not put in an appearance to help save the unfortunate Chinese on a junk at Kowloon. Mr. Crisp, of the P.W.D., Mr Stebbings and myself, together with a member of the Water Police, whose taie I do not know were watching that junk from 545 to 8. This water policeman wes untiring in his efforts to fare those on the junk. Pe tried hard to get a boat to go to them, but was refused permis. sion. Capt. Brown had "gone to change his clothes," we were told. We left the policeman there while we went to dinner and returned at 8.30. From 5.45 to 8 neither of the per- sons you mention bad put in an appearance, but when we returned at 8:30 they, toge. ther with your reporter, were just leaving. We stayed flere till 10, when Cept, Brown Essured us they were cut of danger. Now. Sir, in Haupt, F. A. Gomes, N. A. Siets (directors), justice to this policeman who worked so hard IA, H, M. da Silva, J. J. Leiria, W. A. Crnick think you ought to withdraw your remarks shauk, C. H. Ross, (Captain) W. E. Clarke, W. which are calculated to do him barm.-Yours, King, G. Gomes and T. Arnold (secretary). etc.,
CHAS. T. LETTON.
[Cur representative who reported the incid ent above referred to maintains the accuracy of his statements, and says that altogether Le stood by the junk for six hours, during which time
no member of the Water Police.
he saw ED. D.P.j
INSANITARY HOUSES.
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TO THE EI ITOR OF THE DAILY PRESS."
Hongkong, 5th August. SIE, When putrid meat which would kill those using it is seized, is the owner com- pensated? If rct, why should the owner of a putrid house, which kills (by disease) those using it, expect compensation?—Yours, etc.,
GENTILE.
"A DANGER TO THE PUBLIC.
TO THE FIITOR OF THE "DAILY PRESS.
Hongkong, 5th August, SIR,-I'am glad to see that "Terrified" has drawn attention to the condition of the Black
Rock in Chamberlain Road. Another small landship has taken place close to it, and it woul be interesting to know how far into the ground the rock extends. Some Peakites bave an idea that it would not take much to make the whole mass topple over with a mighty crash. That I may not be resting in its shadow at that moment is the prayer of,- Yours, etc..
HORRIFIED.
ALLEGED ARMS-SMUGGLING THROUGH MACAO.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE “DAILY PREES,”
Hongkong, 6th August. SIR, Some local papers having reported the rumour that of late large quantities of arms have been imported into Mecao, and that their
supposed destination, the arms not being required for use in Macao, is the interior of China, I am requested by the Macao Govern- ment to inform you that there is no truth whatever in the said rumour, which 1 shall be much obliged if you will kindly contradict. I enclose a copy of the Boletim "Official of the 4th instant, in which you will find the result of the enquiry into this matter.-—Yours, etc,
A. G. ROMANO, Consul-General for Portugal.
HONGKONG, CANTON & MAÇÃO STEAMBOAT CO., LP),
holders in the above Company was held in the The ordinary half-yearly meeting of share-
offices on the 5th inst. The Hon. C. W.
Dickson presided, the others present being the Hon. R. Shewan, Messrs. E. Goetz, A.
The notice convening the meeting having been read,
The CHAIRMAN said-Gentlemen, I propose that, as usual, the report and accounts be taken as read. The position of the Company is so* fully set forth in these documents that there is Ent little for me to add in proposing their adoption. The uet earnings of our steamers, although not equal to ti ose of the corresponding six months of 1901, are nevertheless fully up to the average, and I have no doubt that you will agree with me in regarding the result of the half-year's working as satisfactory, enabling ns, as it does, to declare a dividend of 10 per cent., to write off $50,000 from the book value of our steamers and to carry forward the substantial sum of $44,000 with which to begin the current half-year's account. The transfer of the control
of the Native Customs at Canten to the Imperial Customs is of co recent date fo bave
materially affected our earnings for the period under review, and it may be another year or two before the full benefit of this change will te reaped. Meanwhile, however, it is gratify. ing to note that several important articles of export, such as tea and matting, which for seme years past have been almost exclusively shipped by juuk, are already returning to the steamers, Good progress is being made with the construc tion of our new steamer, the order for which
your directors are pleased to have been able to place locally at a price which compares favour- atly with the home tenders. I do not think, gentlemen, that there is anything in the accounts calling for special explanation on my part, but before proposing their adoption I shall be pleased to answer any questions which may suggest themselves to shareholders.
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OLIVERS FREEHOLD MINES, LD.
An extraordinary general meeting of the Olivers Freehold Mines, Ld., was held on the ith inst. in the effices of the general managers, Messrs. John D. Humphreys & Son, 38, Queen's Road. Mr. Bart Buck presided, and there were also present Messrs. J. A Jupp. A. H. Mancell, A. P. Nobbs. W. D Sutten, Wong Mow Lam, Lan Chu Pak, and J. L. Cotter.
The notice calling the meeting having been read,
The CHAIRMAN aid- Gentlemen, as in- dicated at the last general meeting we meet to-day to appoint a liquidator for the winding up of the Company. There were only two conrses before us, one to raise more capital and Continue our endeavours and the other to go
into liquidation and wind up the compeny. I think all shareholders will agree with me that raising more capital is out of the question. We have done the best we could with the com paratively small amount we had at our dis- posal, and with the help of the gold won have kept going for about five years.
It is of course possible that with more money for new working a success might be made of our property, but considering the misfortunes that have over. taken most of the mining enterprises worked with Hongkong capital, we do not feel justified in recommending any further attempt being made from here. I am afraid we cannot expect to receive very much for our property, but have no doubt that the gentleman we have suggested as liquidator will do the best that is possible Before putting the resolution to you, I shall be pleased to hear any remarks from shareholders or answer any questions in con- nect on with the Company's affairs.
for us.
There being no questions,
The CHAIRMAN proposed—“That the Com- pany be wound up voluntarily and that Arthur Rylands Lowe, of Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong. chartered accountant, be, and he is hereby appointed, liquidator, for the purpose of such winding up."
Mr. LAU CHU PAK seconded, aud the mction was unanimously agreed to.
The CHAIRMAN-That concludes the busi- ness of the meeting. A confirmatory meeting will be held of which the usual notice will be given.
QUEEN MINES, LD.
An extraordinary general meeting of the Queen Mines, Ld., was held on the 5t inst. at the offices of the general managers, Messrs. John D. Humphreys & Son, 38, Queen's Road, for the urpose of winding up the Company. Mr. Messis. J. A. Jupp, A. H. Mancoll, Wong Mow Hart Buck presided, and there were also present
Lam, Lau (hu Pak, and J. L. Cotter.
The notice calling the meeting having been read,
The CHAIRMAN said--Gentlemen, the notice
which has just ben read fully sets forth the object for which this meeting has been called. I informed you at the last ge. eral meeting of the Company, held on April last, that a meeting to wind up would shortly be held. The position is very little altered. Our neighbours the operations and there is therefore no object in Olivers Company have altogether discontinued delaying the final steps any further. The statement of accounts made up to the end of June 1 st is cu the table before you and differs in but a slight degree from that we presented to you at the general meeting in April. We There were no questions, and on the motion of the CHAIRMAN, seconded by Mr. LEIRIA, bare confidento that Mr. Lowe will do what is the report and accounts were adopted and passed. necessary as well as it can be done, s0 I The nomination of the Hon. C. W. Dickson will not detain you longer, but propose the as Chairman in place of the Hon. J. J. Bell-resolution. I therefore propose:-"That the Company be wound up voluntarily and that Irving was confirmed, upon the motion of
Arthur Rylands Lowe, of Victoria, in the Colony Captain CLARKE, seconded by Mr. da Silva.
Mr. CRUICKSHANK moved the re-election of of Hongkong, chartered accountant, be, and he is hereby appointed, liquidator for the the retiring directors, Hon. C. W. Dickson and Mr. F. A. Gemes; and the proposal, purpose of such winding up." secouded by Mr. Ross, was carried unanimously.
Messrs. A. O'D. Gcurdin and W. H. Potts, the latter in the place of Mr. Henderson, who has left the Colony, were leappointed auditors, on the motion of Mr. G. GOMES, seconded by Mr. LEIRIA.
The CHAIRMAN-That is all the business,
gentlemen. Dividend warrants will be ready at ten o'clock to-morrow (this) morning upon paplication.
Mr. A. H. MANCELL seconded, and the motion was agreed to unanimously,
The CHAILMAN—A_confirmatory meeting
will be held at an early date, gentlemen, of which the usual notice will be given.
The Times correspondent at Johannesburg states that an attempt is being made to prepare the way for the introduction of Chinese labour to the Transvaal.