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Hanoi goes to my heart. You have saluted also the memory of a man who has left here among all those who came in contact with him a lively remembrance. Collaborator of Gam- betta during the terrible year and in the councils of the Government, an illustrious savant, Paul Bert did not hesitate a day to leave France to come himself to transform into sotion the proud words which he pronounced from the tribute of Parliament: "When the national flag is planted anywhere it ought not to be lowered or disregarded.”
Many of us can recall with what brutality the death of this grand citizen was encomp·ssed. As General Mugler said, speaking at his grave: "He has fallen as the soldier upon the field of battle, as the sailor on the quarter deck. His name is added to the long and glorious list of names which includes Francis Garnier, Balny, Rivière, Berthe de Villers, Courbet, Borgnis- Desbordes, Rosseau and many other valiant officers, officials and colonists who have helped to establish in this country the Protectorate of of France under which, in the interests of the territory itself, it must remain."
I see that by these words I enter imme diately into communion will all your thoughts: you understand, in effect that from this simple invocation of the past comes a lesson of noble abnegation and pare patriotism.
You understand that at over and above all, dominating all the quarrels, the discussions, the rivalries, mean and vain, there is the interest of the country. It is to serve this superior in. terest, as I said at Saigon, at Hue in the presence of General Piel and just now at Hai- phong, that I come to apply here a policy of goodwill, of concord and of union between all good citizens, between all well-wishers. This policy is the basis of the liberties and the rights of each, favouring useful enterprises and the employment of suspended activities in the quickest and best possible way; but it demands, in return, absolute respect of the law, regarded not only as the expression of the wish of the nation, the protector and the educator, but as the necessary safeguard of the general in- terests and, therefore, should be obeyed by all. It demands also respect for the authority who, interpreting the law with benevolence, applies it and will continue to apply it, I give you the assurance, with a firmness which will not be relaxed.
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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
Those of you who know me know I am A man of no party, that I am not wedded to any system, but, of the work of my predecessors- Constans, my former chief, de Lanessan, Paul Doumer, or my friend Paul Bean. I will retain all that can be retained and adapted to the present situation. You know also that I am a pronounced adversary of a reign of outrage and violence, as of those atopias dear to those whom the Greek poet called the cload gatherers -theories which can only raise ambitions, and appetites which we cannot and ought not to satisfy. I have no other pretension than to be a man seeking in good faith practical solutions and believing that it is his duty as a good citizen to allow nothing to prevent their application. You will aid me in this search, you will sustain me in this effort. I appeal to you all to this end, to your good sense, to your spirit of solidarity and also to the sentiments you ought to have of your true interests in this country.
Be, in a word, as I hope to be myself, collaborators with the nation. With me, form, constitute and organise the bloo of Franco. Annamite interests: that is all my mission. When we have attained that result we can regard the future with serenity, supported upon our good right, upon the force sane loued by this right, confident in the high destiny of our country,come what, may, we shall rest unper turbed.
As for myself, recalling to memory the history which treate of human existence, where generations which have gons passed, as a mot d'ordre to those who followed, the ancestral traditions, I have received the torch
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that I may not let it go out,
"Vive la Republique!"
His Excellency also addressed Annamite notabilities, reminding them of the words of Paul Bert, as quoted by the Resident Superior, and assured them that those sentiments still animated the administration. The aim of
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France was to associate them more and more closely with the efforts of the administration in all things. They would find France always benevolent and just, and he would ask them în return to show themselves always respectors of order, of law, and of nathority
Addressing the Chinese, His Excellency said that he highly regarded their commercial pro- bity, their practical spirit and their activity.
Ha knew them well and he had remarked that when they went into a country, if it had no commerce they created it, and if it was in existence they developed it. They had in Indo- China a privileged position which would be preserved to them, but on the condition that they occupied themselves with their affairs, leaving politics alone and carrying on no illicit trade. If they observed these things, they were sure of always fading under Freach authority a vary good welcome.
THE DAIRY FARM CO., LD.
The twelfth ordinary yearly meeting of shareholders in the Dairy Farm Co., Ld." was held at the Company's depót No. 2, Lower Albert Road, at noon yesterday. Mr. E. H. Hinds presided, and there were also present Dr. J. W. Noble (directors), Moers. J. Walker (manager), 8. A. Seth (secretary), W. D. Graham, J. M. F. Machado, P. Tester and Chan Tong.
T'he notice calling the meeting was read by the SECRETARY.
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The CHAIRMAN said—Gentlemen, The report and accounts have now been in your hands for some days and I ask your permission to adopt the customary cours - sad take them as read. The result of the year's working has, I am pleased to say, proved satisfactory, showing so increase on the preceding year. We again had some anxious weeks early in the year, during which our old enemy, rinderpest, played havoc with a part of our hard banks, however to our manager's experience and vigilance, many valable beaats were successfully nursed and recovered from the disease. These animals, I might state, are now immune for life from rinderpest, Our business, notwithstanding the depressed condition of trade throughout the Colony, in ever increasing, not only in Hongkong itself but with outports, from which it may be inferred we give satisfaction to our customers. I do not think it would be out of place here for ma to state that we attempt to apply the best that can be produced, and in regard to our milk we guarantee that no preservative of whatever kind bas ever been used by us. | Considering the large distribution and the ares over which this distribution takes place, it is a matter of satia- faction to your Directors! and Staff that irregularity of delivery in practically non- existant. Our fresan meat business has also increased, not so much in regard to local coa- sumption, owing, no doubt, to the antagʊnism of the native servants who see the possibility of loss of sqa-exe, but particularly in connection with the large passenger steamship lines, who find our supplies of a better quality and more economical than the local meat. On comparing the balance sheet with that of last year you will have noted the book values of cattle, buildings, property and machinery have advanced considerably. Thþsë' advances have been due to outlays in improvements and ex. pansion which were necessary owing to increase of business. The book values referred to are well within their actual value, so that your Directors have not deemed it necessary this year to set aaide any portion of the profit shown towards their reduction, but recommend instead, the transfer of $40,000 to reserve, to be even- tually merged into Capital as outlined in the circular letter already sent out to share- ¦ holders. This mattter will be more fully dealt with at another meeting, notification of which will be forwarded to you in a few days. Before proposing the adoption of the report and accounts I shall be pleased to answer, to the best of my ability, any questions shareholders may wish to put regarding mme.
No questions were asked, and the CHAIRMAN proposed the adoption of the report and accounts as presented.
Mr. GRAHAM-I have much pleasure in seconding the motion. There can be no doubt that the Company is most ably managed, and
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the statement béfors uz redacta credit on all concerned. I am sure you. agree with me ---((Fear, hear).
The motion on being pai to the meeting, was carried unanimously.
It was proposed by Mr. Machado, moonded by Mr. WALEEK and agreed that Dr. J. W. Noble and Hou. Mr. E. Osborne should be re- elected directors,
Mr. W. Hutton Potts ras re-appointed auditor on the motion of Mr. Tr Reocaded by Mr. Chan Tong,
The CHAIEMAN—That terminates the meet- ing, gentlemen. Thank you very much for your attendance.
Dividend warrants will be ready to-morrow.
THE CHINESE ENGINEERING AND MINING COMPANY LIMITED.
The annud general meeting of the share- holders of the Chinese Engineering and Mining Company, Limited, will be held in London, on report and Rocounts for the financial year the 28th October 1908, when the Directors' ending February 29th 1908, will be submitted.
EXTRACT FROM DIENOTORS' REPÓRT, The net result of the year's tranmotions shows a balance to the øredit of profit and loss secount o' £184,414, made up as follows :— Net profit, after providing for
all charges in China Add balance brought forward
from last year ....... Gross receip's in London...
Total
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Deduct expenditure in Kurope,
Salaries, stores, eta
£228,996
.£ 4,566
8,968 8,529
£231,815
...£ 6,80
24,683
10,000
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8,018 8,500 47,401
8194,414
Debentures, interest Debentures, redemption Directors' fees
Legal expenses
Leaving a net balanos of ... Which the Directors recommend should be appropriated as follows :-
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la placing to reserva for deprecia- tion (making a total reserve of £175,000)..
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£95,000
In paying a final dividend of 1/6 per share paid (free of tax) payabla 2nd November 1908 Making a dividend of 15 per osat for the year with the interim dividend of 4/6 per share paid on lat
May 1908. Dipastors' percentage on profits in accordance with Articles of Amo- ciation
And carrying forward
A SANITARY OATH.
76,000
75,000
5,485 8.929
144
£184,414-
DEPAR UMENTAL HEAD'S INFTRUCTIONI,
When Inspcotor Allan of the Sanitary Department was called to the witness stand in the Supreme Court yesterday, he did not wish to take his oath on the bible, but asked to be allowed to affirm. He mid he had been instructed by the head of his department to swear with his right hand raised.
Mr. Justice Gomperts-I don't know what he has to do with it.
Mr. Hodgson-Do you object to swear in any other way B.
Mr. Allen-No. I don't.
Mr. Hodgson—Who gave you those instrue- tions?
Mr. Allen-Dr. Atkinson, when he was president of the Sanitary Board. He instructed me to swear in Boottish fashion as an example from a sanitary point of view.
His Lordship-Oh! You don't object to be sworn the other way?
Mr. Allen---No.
The witness then kissed the book, and the proceeded.
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