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LIMITED.
WEST POINT BUILDING COMPANY, | HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT
AND AGENCY CO., LD, Yesterday, at noon the thirteenth ordinary
At the 12th ordinary meeting of sliure- holders at the West, Point Building Com.
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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26TH, 1931
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tion, the proceeds being divided in some way or go. ing to some regimental fund. Bach auctión salos have never before béeń known to the American
A fourth match has been played at Amoy be army. But we are having them daily now also.
tween teams representing the above, H.bf.B. Argonaut took a full revenge for their Inst de Scores
1.M.S.**ANGONAUT, Lient. Clifton Brown, b Marshall: Bev. AJ Dorfør, a and b Marshall. Lieut, Mallonmax, o Thorne, Kall. Mr. Jones, a Marshall, b Koll Mr. Coppin, o Danby, b Kell:
Capt. Hawkins, B, M.I., cand Marshall Lient. Lindesny, H.H.L.I., not out ...... Sub-Lt. St. Clair, e and b Kell..... Livut, Brandreth, and Marsan}}, Mr. Hearn, b Marshall... Mr. Thomas, b Peatt
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At the taking of Peking our troops got posses son of a hotse containing the Imperial war-
the use of the palace attendants" and inmates of the harem, also for gifts to favourites or foreigners, gratifications," &o. A big lot of this stuff was looted, officers and soldiers carry- ing away trunka and chests full of it. But when the United States commander heard of it,
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
STEAMSHIP "OLYMPIA,"
FROM TACOMA, VICTORIA, YOKO. HAMA, KOBE AND MOJI.
he sent a guard to seize what was left, and it is THE above Steamer having arrived, Con- signees of Cargo are hereby requested to now being anctioned daily..., Queer thing sand in their Bills of Lading for countersignn- been done over hera by ofloors and gentle ture, and to take immediate delivery of their men."
"The enforced labour of coolies, work-Goods from alongside. ing under the control of soldiers, has led to regrettable incidents. It has been a very demoralizing experience. It is amazing how quickly the instincts of tyranny, the worst Sharacteristics of the slave dřívor, are developed in the average men who finde his fellow mon under his anchocked control.
be glad to afford any further information with regard to them which any shareholder may desire,
Mr. C. B. ŠBARP said-I have much pleasura pany yesterday the CHAIRMAN (the Honing ur shareholders in the above company in our rodile the poolution yen have just pro OF CUR, C. B.G.) mid-Gentlemen, before was held at the company's offices, Victoria posed for the adoption of the report and passing the notice calling this meeting is read I know Buildings. The Hou, J. J. Keswick presided, of sccounts. Ifeel sure that all prosent haveTest. The match was played on the 19th inst. drobe, an immensa collection of garments for that it will be your wish that we should record and there were also present the Hon. C. P. listened with the closest attention to the very
Chater, C.M.G, N. A. Siebe. A. J. Raymond, interesting remarks you have just made our grief for the great national bereavement A Haupt, D. M. Mosen, J. H. Lewis (Directors), reference to the accounts, as well as to the com of which we received tidings yesterday. The name of Queen Victoria has been the emblem to 4. Shelton Hooper (Secretary), G. Murray pany's position generally. A report and state. us since childhood, of all that was elerated and Bain, S. B. Benjamin, Y. H. Deacon, F. M. de ment of accounts such as we have now before Graça, J. M. de Graça, W. J. Grésson, D. Hasus need no words from me to commend them to noble, and of whatever nationality any of us may Is we can all enter into the national kell, J. Hooper, P. Jordan, E. H. Joseph, 8. A. the acceptance of the shareholders, as I feel Horrow, which is felt as keenly in this cornor of Joseph, B. K. Leigh. A. Mackenzie, M. assured that all must consider the results shown. H. Michael, S. H. Michael, H. N. Mody, as well as the appropriation proposed, entirely the Queen Empress dominious as in any E. J. Moses, M. 8. Narthents, E. A. Bam, satisfactory. It is true that the present accounts other part of her world-wide Empire.
Rustonjos, C. E. sharp, R. C. Wilcox, R. show a very considerable item representing THE HON. J. J. KESWICK ON THE Wright, Ho Fook, Ho Kom Tong, and what we may call exceptional profit, obtained through the sals of certain of the company's Lo Cheung Shiu NATIONAL CALAMITY,
The SECRETARY Toad the notice convening properties, and we cannot in the ordinary course of things expect to see this rear often, but At the shareholders' meeting in connection the meeting.
The CHAIRMAN said—Gentlemen, with your whether the company's properties are sold or with the Hongkong Land Investment and Agency Company yesterday, the Hon. J. J.
and take the accounts as read. When I realised, and shown in the accounts, I think this is one of the first mootings that has taken aroused you from tuis clae at ht we all know that the profits are there all place since the receipt of the mournfet, tidings annual meeting I was able to submit to the same in the improved, and improving. which reached us yesterday, my colleagues and you what we all then considered very satisfac values since these were scquired by the com myself fool that we could have wished to post-tory accounts of the provious year's working, pany. Personally I have sufficient confidence in the future of property here to anticipate pune it had it been legally practicable. But as and if I remember correctly I then sounded a
value for We are not able to dofor the mouting until a note of warning that we should not be too optian thing but a decline in later date, it will be fitting if, before I tako mistic as to the future profits, but I am much many a day to come. Apart, however, from the exceptional profits now shown we seem to thus chois, I say a very few words to record gestified that the caution was unnecessary, and our profound sorrow in this great calamity that on this occasion the results far exceed our have a stendy and growing revenue from our which has bofallen the British Realm, by the most sanguine expectations, as the net profits, more regular source of income in the increasing detla of Queen Victoria. At this meeting including $2,352.94 brought forward from last rent roll, which should provide a good return there are representatives of various races and nationalities, but all alike will feel that a griovya's amount, to the very handsome figure of on our capital, and this will no donht shortly
Total
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Second Innings.
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Keswick, who presided, sik-Gontiomen, permission we will follow the usual, practice not, and the increased values of these actually E. Thomas, b. Mullen our... 9 b St. Clair
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ous loss has been sustained, not by British mi 151,113,804.12, which I cannot doubt will give ties now being developed commence, to be.
jects alone in whose hearts their sovereign lived, but by the world at large, in the removal from it of that aged monarch who already occupied the British throne before any of us were born. the man only how before the blow which has fal len on the British Empire, in the death of the Queen Empress, and render our befitting hom age before that great figure of an ecu now closed, whose glorious renown will descend for down the couturies with undiminished lustre,
HARMSTON'S CIRCUS.
This company re-openstjast evening, when those who attended were treated to an entire change of programme. The performance com moncel with an item entitled the "Grand Entree, in which six riders-three of them ladies and three gentleman-went through series of interesting fonts in horsemanship which wore cordially applauded. Miss Nellie Harm ston Love's Act of Equitation," and, later, the wire-walking performance in which Master Willie naruton Love ako took part-proved her to be an adept in the arena. As a "British Foxhunter, handling a pair of horses, Master Willie gare on exhibition of horsemanship that would reflect no small credit on an adult, let alone a juvenile of Master Willie's age. Quite a novel departure in the entertainment was provided in the appearance of the Sisters Freza gondas, direct from the London Hippodrome. They are clorer performers, in spite of the frot that the unfavourable asture of the ground, from its extreme softness, proved a rather difficult factor to negotiate, be Bistera are sure to prove an athmotion in Hongkong, The other items on the programme, which included a Comic Ballet Champion Jockey Aut, Visions of Olympic, ate, ato, more gone through with the usual success, proving if proof be needed--that the Harmiston Cirens Company spares no pains to ensure their patrons a full retura for their money. A matinee per formance will be given on Saturday, commen- ding at 3.30 pm. On Monday evening the famous Jansena, aerial artists, who arrived by the German mail, will make their first appear
*ance.
POLICE COURT.
Thursday, 24th January. BEFORE MA. KEMP.
ARMS.
TWO. HUNDEED DOLLABS WORTH STOLEN,
Wong Cheang, coolie, Lam-shui Po, with others not in custody, was called to answer to charge of stealing 340 articles of clothing, total value $200, the property of cue Tik Po Lam, proprietor of a pawnshop at Samahui Po, on thord inst. He denied the charge.
A lakong declared that the 3rd inst., at 5.30
p., hile on duty in plain clothes at Yaumati, he mut the defendant hosted in a large quantity of clothing, arrested him,
Yip Tik, employed as an accountant with the coraplainant, stated that entrance had been gained to his master's Fremises through a hole made in the back part of the shop. A large quantity of clothing was missing.
The defendant was sentenced to three month's hard labour.
BURGLARY
Messrs. Kaymond and Moses were re-elected directors, on the motion of Mr. LRIE, seconded by Mr. Ho Fook.
First Innings. w, Milward, b Mellenex
C. L. Simpson, ballement . H. Low, b Hawkins..... F. G. Kell, to lindesay, b
Hawkina ......... 15 J. Pratt, b Mallenoux.
F. B. Marshall, not out 24 J.D. Danby, Mullenoux
Phillips, Mullenoux Woodley, & Mallenaux....
Nunn, Ballenenx.......
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THE PACIFIC CABLE, ·
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Under the allove heading the Investors' Review of the 8th ult. says:-
All the
show further increase as the various proper- great satisfaction to all shareholders. Such
come revenue hearing, but, even with this in result is in a great measure to be attributed to the judicious investment made in property in prospect, I feel sure that all will cordially ap desirable and improving districts at dates both prove of the proposed setting aside of half a anterior to and during those embraced within million from the past year's profits. which will
This much-talked of project is approaching the period of the report now before you. You thus provide the certainty of a steady and good the stage when it may become a matter of will observe in looking into the accounts that return on our investment for some considerable practical politics. The Imperial Government there has been an appreciable improvement in time to come. I observe that a very consider recently recommended the newptance of the the total of routs collected, which amount to able amount of money is now out on mortgage, Telegraph Construction and Maintenance $216,398.27, as against $195,501.90 in the pre- and if I may venture to express an opinion on
Company's tunder, which, when landing vious year, but such figures are not always this point, personally I should like to see every stations, receiving houses, and other appurten a safe basis of comparison as they must favourable opportunity taken to reduce this
naces have been supplied, will bring the total. necessarily vary by the sale of some properties portion of the Company's business, and to in- and the development of others which become vest the money in what I may call tho Com-outlay to nearly £2,000,000, as against cost
originally agreed upon of £1,700,00 rent bearing. All I need remark on this item pany's more legitimate business of land invest Governments interested, except Victoria, which in the accounts is that our rent roll is very meat and property-owning. I am lad to has just had change of Government, have satisfactory indeed having regard to the points that in this period of the Company's prosperity assented to this proposal and Victoria is not expected to stand out. In this respect which I have mentioned. Your directors feel, the board is remembering the staff, and I feel
there is therefore record and although the however, that in the interest of shareholders assured that the proposal as to this will meet they should take steps to prevent, so to my awith the hearty approval of the shareholders.
cost is heavy for a single line of cable, the question of expense will probably no feast one year and a famine the next, and they therefore hope you will think well of their
longer stand in the way of the execution of the project. At the same time, the accord of proposal to augment the Equalization of
the interested Governmente in other respecta Dividend Fund by the substantial sum of half a million dollars, by which it will be brought ap to $750,000, and I hope future years, will see this fand grow to a figure which will be a con- tinnons guarantee of annual steady returns. The item of commission in the accounte is as yet, only of moderate amount, but its gradual increase is a satisfactory feature, there arising $12,000 from this source last year as sgainst 88,000 the year previons. I will now ask you, gentlemen, to refer to the interest account. This account like that of rentals mast continue to show very fluctuating figures, and as a mere glance at the statement does not fully disclose why this should be the case some explanation from me will no doubt be acceptable. In the first place let me draw your attention to the amount out on morty ago, when the accounts were closed, which reached the large sum of 83,119,503, on which the item of interest, viz., $26,104.09, conveye the impression that the return on these advances is exceedingly small and unremunerative. The explanation is that these raortgages have been made all at very different periods, some large just before the were closed, others earlier, So accounte
interest which that
could possibly ac camalate in the time would necessarily be proportionately small. In further elucidation of the question I would mention that very large amounts of our advances have in the part been made by borrowed money for which so had to pay and the Company's profit was the difference between what we paid for the money and what we received. Now you will be interested to know that the properties which
The appointment of Mr. J. H. Lewis as director in plane of Mr. Lee Sing dewased) does not appont to be quite assured. The Go was confirmed, on the motion of Mr. JORDAN, | vornments of New South Wales and Vistoria, seconded by Mr. W1100x.
On the motion of Mr. BENJAMIN, seconded for instance, are believed to be desirous of join agreement with the Eastern Extension Tolo. by Mr. RAM, Messrs. F. Henderson and J..ing the other Australian colonies in their Feter were re-elected auditors.
The CHAIRMAN-Gentlemen, that concludes graph Company, whereby lower rates for cable the business of the meeting. The dividendages are scared upon condition that the warrants will be ready to-morrow ex applica company is allowed to deal directly with the tion. I am very much obliged to you for your public, as it does in other countries. attendance
On the motion of Mr. RusToMJER, & vote of thanks was accorded the directors for their services.
WEST POINT BUILDING CO.,
LIMITED.
The twelfth ordinary meeting of shareholders in the above company was held at the Com- pany's offices, Victoris Buildings, yesterday morning. The chair was occupied by the Hon. C. P. Chater, U.M.G., and there were also pre- eat the Hon. J. J. Keswick, Mesurs. C. S. Sharp, 4. J. Raymond (Directors). A. Skelton Hooper (Secretary), J. H. Lewis, U. W. Dick- son, Paul Jordan, H. K. Leigh, (Capt.) Tillet, J. 1. Goosmann, and M. S. Northcote.
The SECRETARY read the notice convening the meeting.
The CHAIRMAN Beid-Gentlemen, the report and accounts with your permission we will take as read. The net earnings of the Company for
good value for the money invested in them, 898,412.24the previous year, this large difference
a previous one. Before proposing the adoption of the report and accounts, I shall be pleased to answer any question any shareholder may wish to put.
There being no questions the report and balance sheet were passed, on the motion of the CHAIRMAN, seconded by Mr. Laws.
Messrs. Raymond and Sharp were re-elected directors on the motion of Mr. JoDAN, е-
On the morning of the 23rd Inst. P.C. 31 that our system hitherto has been to make conded by Captain TILLET. "
at
The CHAIRMAN-That is all the business before us. Dividend warianta will be ready te- morrow. Thank you for your presence.
ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB.
Three of the colonies have agreed to this! arrangement, with the result that from the commencement of next year the cable charge from London te, places in those colonies will only be 3s. 6d. per word, as against the charge of about 3s. 11d. per word to Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. To obtain such a grent reduction at practically no cost is a great boon, and the New South Wales Government has stated that it is its intention to join the Brrangeinent with the Eastern Extension Com- pany, and Victoria may probably follow its ex- ample. On the most sanguine estimates, the Pain cable cannot be in working order for an- other two years, and the Governments of those two colonies do not wish to remain so long without A reduction in cable charges. But an agree. ment on their part with the cable company will, we believe, be treated as a dire offence by Canada and New Zealand, who threaten all serte of thinge if those two Governments allow the cable company the none too generous pri. vilege of dealing directly with their customers. Public opihlon in the two colonies, however, is decidedly in favour of such a course, as events of late have shown that the reception of cables
CONDUCT OF EUROPEAN TROOPS
IN CHINA.
The writer of the letter from which the fol- lowing is an extract is stated to be a distinguish ed American officer who resigned an important post at home in order to place his services at the disposal of the Government of his country at the opening of the present campaign in China. The extruot appears in the Times, The writer mays.
The
LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.
The M. M. steamer Fridan loft Esigor on Wednesday, the 29rd inst., and may be expected in Hongkong on Sunday morning. Hence she will proceed to Yokohama, via the usual ports. On her return from Japan, she will leave Hong. kong on the 25th February, connecting at Sai. gon with the Sydney, detained by an accident in The Red Sea during her outward voyage.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at "Consignees" riak and expense.
DODWELL & ĆO., LD.,
Agente.
Hongkong, 22nd January, 1961.
"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
8. 8. BENLOMOND."
FROM LONDON.
CONSIGNEES of Cargoare hereby informed
that all Goods are being landed at their
Wharf and Godown Company. The N. P. steamer Victoria arrived at Terisk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and
Kowloon come from Hongkong and Japan on the 22nd Limital. whence and/or from the wharves inst
delivery may be obtained.
The N. P. stommer Glenogle sailed from Ta poma for Japan and Hongkong ou the 22nd inst.
The silk ox the N. P. steamer Glenogle arrived in New York on the 21st inst.
The steamer Estera left Manila for this port on Wednesday afternoon, and is the bore this evening.
THE
CHINA AND JAPAN
TELEPHONE CO., LD.
HONGKONG EXCHANGE.
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT.
SUBSCRIPTIONS:-
EXCHANGE LINES,
$80 Per Anuum..
PRIVATE LINES,
$100 Per Annum.
NO CHARGE FOR INSTALLATION.
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No Claims will be admitted after the Gects have left the Godowns, and all Goods unde- livered after the 24th instant will be subject to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be pre- sonted to the Undersigned on or before the 28th inst., or they will not be recognized.
All broken, phufed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowna, where they will be examined on the 23rd inst., at I F.M.
No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bills of Laling will be countersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.,
A gents. Hongkong, 2nd January, 1901. 1298
AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVI- GATION COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSİONEES.
FROM TRIESTE, FIUME, PORT SAID, COLOMBO, PENANG AND SINGA PORE. THE Steamship
"MORAVIA,"
having arrived, Consignons of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Gotlowns of the Hong. kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, whence delivery may be obtained.
This vessel brings Cargo:
From Fiume, ex B.A. Meden
From Mussans, ax 88. Styria. Optional eargo will be discharged here unless notice to the contrary be given immediately.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowús, and all claims must be sent in to the office of the undersigned before
NB-A special charge is made for lines of Noon on the 28th of January, or they will not
more than average length.
ELECTRIC SUPPLIES OF EVERY
DESCRIPTION IN STOCK,
Including:-
CHEMICALE,
BATTERIES
ELECTRIC BELLS,
INSULATORS.
LIGHTNING CONDUCTORS,
SWITCHES,
TELEPHONES,
be recognized.
No Fire Insurance has heau effected, and any Goods remaining in the Godowus after the 28th of January will be subject to rent.
Bills of Lading will be countersigued by
SANDER. WIELER & CO.,
Agents.
Hongkong, 22ud January, 1801.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM ANTWERP, LONDON AND
THE Steamship
STRAITS.
"MERIONETHSHIRE,"
[G
Captain Evans, having arrived from the above porte, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed
WIRE, &c., &c. that their goods are being landled at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kow- loon Wharf and Godown Company. Limited, at Kowloon and stored at Consignees risk and expense.
PRICE LISTS
ON
APPLICATION.
ELECTRIC BELL INSTALLATIONS
ERECTED AND KEPT IN
ORDER.
Estimates given for all kinds of Electrical
work.
Trained Mechanicians sent to Out-Porta te
Hit up Installations if required.
For full partculurs, &e., &c.,
Apply to
Cheung Kwok, coolio, admitted the unlawf the Company owns are such we not only to show the year under review were $41,265.24, as against by Government officials has certain conse. possession on the 23rd inst. of five reposting but also that at to day's valuation there would | being accounted for by having no interest to quencas, which do not appeal to the mind of the rides without a license from the Captain Superin to a satisfactory margin of profit on them. pay for any mortgage loan, as our capital is Pushing commercial wah. tendent of Police, and was fined 3100 or three I will ask you, gentlemen, to take my assur fully paid up and thereby gives us a certain months' imprisonment, the arms to be forfeited.
ance that anch is the satisfactory position of He paid the fine.
every property we have. You will understand amount which we are able to land ont at in terest, and I am pleased to inform you that the that now as heretofore, the company has a largo property is well leased for a term of years at a sum of money invested in properties still good rental, but your directors have taken the undeveloped, which yield nothing in the way precaution to lease it in such a way that in case
in pro- of interest or rental, and also
it is advisable to sell the property without a perties in course of development, which will lease, the said lease can be maceled: The begin, each in its season, to give us a return directors feel confident that in the absence of on our outlay, some sooner and some later. any very exceptional expenditure being called in illustration of my meaning it will, for for in the nature of typhoon repairs, ete. the arample, intereat you to know that at the time of closing our books to the 31st December perhaps i litle better than this prayed and last, we property undeveloped of say. $1,600,000, round figures, but in the course of the current year I hope that property will be developed to the value of say $700,000, and become capable of yielding us revenue. I tronble you with these particulars so that you. may realize that our investments are good not only for to-day, but for the future, and I may every property we bought bear its own charges Lo Tseung) was on duty at the furry-wharf, for interest, &c., so that whatever profit we when he saw a coolie passenger alight from realize either on its sale or on its yield launch. The man's bulky appearance led the of revenue when developed, is a return on lukong to believe that he had something.con- its individual bona-fide cost to the company. desied about his person, and he ordered the pas-I do not think there is anything I need further senger to strip. This he ultimately did, and say with regard to mortgages, interest, rautals, Laid the detective's feet various articles of in addition, a metal watch and a metal smoking generally, and I will therefore turu to a very clothing which were tied round his waist, and, or matters cognate to the company's accounts important phase in the history of the Land pipo. White the constable was examining the Investment Co., viz. the increase of the paid clothing the suspect jumped intothe harbour, but up capital to $5,000,000 by the capitalisation was finally shed out from underneath the of the reserve fund and the making of the final wharf. He was taken to the Police station and call. This change in the company's position enquiries made, when the clothing and other
can only work for good, and your Directors articles, the total value of which came to about were glad to meet the wishes of the shareholder $10, were identified as the property of a school as expressed at our last annual meeting with as much promptaess as the legal formalities would admit of. The shares of the company now present a more attractive aspect for investment purposes, being without a liability on them, and I consider that altogether the status of the Another disturbance has broken out in the company has been improved. I take this op Mekran territory, on the Indian frontier, due portunity of saying that your Directors readily principally to riding from across the Persian recognise the zealous services of the staff, and border. It is Belloved that it was instigated by you will no doubt willingly endorse the decision the refugees who fled on the last cerasien, to make available to them the small bonus Sardar Mehrulla Khan, anale of the premier which you will see stated in the accounts. In Baluchistan Chief, alministers Mekran on bo- conclusion, gentlemen, it only remains for me half of the Khan or Kheint, and he has acted to say that your Directors are well satisfied with promptitude and with his weaal vigoar by with the healthy position of the company's sanding for a contingent of his tribesmen from affairs generally. The mortgages have all au Mistri, near Sibi, which has proceeded to the ample margin on them, and the buildings on scoso of the disturbance, mid Karachi Refer the company's property are always retained in ing to the recent Banish Fress Allegation that a high state of repair, and altogether there is the Government of India have established gar every reason to look for the continued prosperi risons in the Province of Mekran, says he ty of the company, and sise there is ground for Times of India, it is enthoritatively stated that encouragement to your Directors to hope that. the whole thing is a canard of the first water. when they meet you again at the next annual There is not a single military or civil employee meeting they will be able to again lay before you of the Indian or British Government though an account which you will regard as satisfac out the Mekran territories which are ruled by tory. Your Directors have to regret the death the Khelat Stale, which, however, finds it a of Mr. Lee Bing, one of their colleagues, whe treablous and unfruitous undertaking. The since the formation of the company, took a population is sparse and turbulent, and the keen interest in its affairs. Before proposing Country mestly barren.se
the adoption of the report and accounts I will
Here I am, living in a tent, a few hundred yards from the Temple of Heaven. whole region from Peking to the coast, about 115 miles by wagon road, has been laid desolato by the Allies. Every house has been looted and vast numbers of them destroyed. Temples and palaces, mandarin's mansion, sad peasant's hat, Between Peking and the all have fared alike. coast I passed near many villages besides the city of Tientsin. Small, compact estiss, * looted," silent and On the motion of Mr. DICKSON, seconded by many of them, all Mr. GOOSMAN, Mr. F. Henderson was re-empty as the rains of Nineveh or Baby-
lon. Except such cookies as have been
round- elected auditor.
ed ny" by the Allias and forced to work a region under guard, not a native in lately teeming with human life. That is, no natives outside of the big cities of Tientsin and Peking possibly they contain one sixty of their former population. Thousands of people unve been brutally incrdered; there has been great wanton destruction and other outrages on help- les people. I hope and believe Anglo-Saxons have been less ernol and brutal than others, but they got their share of the loot. The history of this war, thus far, has not been creditable to the superior raes" or to its fine de vivele eivi- MAP OF THE SIKIANG or WEST ligation. The prevention of "brutalities on the part of the soldier was, of course, rendered more difleult from the fact that the troops comprised so many nationalities, ench under a different commander. Most of the officers, I believe, iare done what they could to prevent wanton murder and outrage, but the footing" has carried away nearly every one. As I arrived here after Tiertsin and Peking and the intervening region has been thoroughly looted," I have not as vet been led into temptation. The valuable plunder taken has consisted chiefly in this order, of
master at Yaumati
The prisoner pleaded guilty to the charge of burglary, and was sentenced to four months' hard labour.
The race for the cap presented by the officers of the Royal Navy will he sailed on Saturday February 3rd, and not on Sunday, 27th inst., as was originally intended.
COURSE.
From the usual starting live at the Folice Fier, Kowloon, round Channel Rocks. Meyer's East Buoy and markboat at the starting line, leaving them all to starboard, then round Meyer's East Buoy and Channel Rocks, leaving them both to port, and finish Boross the starting line from East to West Distance about 13 miles.
Start at 2 p.m. Time limit 6.30 p.m.
Marjorie.... Alannah... Bonito
HANDICAP,
allows
Irio
Maid Marian... Erica
Meteor Chanticleer Gloria Doreen ... Active Dart
Payne.
Ladybird
Bybй Sayonara Bhe... Thistle
Gavella
0 min. 26 Bech.
88-98-9TR8872881
W. STUART HARRISON,
Manager. Note Address:No. 2, ICE HOUSE ROAD. Hongkong, 18th January, 1898. 2559
FOR SALE.
RIVER
From HONGKONG to WUCHOWFU,
Showing the Ports and Calling Places Opened to Foreign Trade, 1897. Published at Daily Press Office Price 25 Cents, Cash. Hongkong, 1st April, 1897
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
ALCINOUS"
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No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 26th instant will be sub- ject to rent.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to he left in the Godowna, where they will be examined on the 25th inst., at 3 P.M.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersinged by
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., Agenta
[279 Hongkong. 19th January, 1901
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
S.8. "GYMERIC, FROM NEW YORK, STRAITS AND
MANILA.
ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby in
formed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hong- kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Coma. pany, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the Wharves delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be almitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain- ing undelivered after the 28th instant, will be subject to rent,
All claims against the Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersigned on or before the 28th instant, or they will not be recognized.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 28th instant, at 3 P.M.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
警
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DODWELL & CO. LIMITED,
Agents. Hongkong, 21st January, 1901.
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AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVI- GATION COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM YOKOHAMA AND KOBE. THE Steamship
T
"MARIA VALERIE "
having arrived, Consignees of cargo are heroby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, whence delivery may he obtained.
silver in coin or bullion; silken fabrics, fara, CONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer old porcelain, and cloisonné. Few Chinese bank their wealth; nearly every one has a hoard of silver in strong boxes or buried in or are hereby notified that the Cargo is being dis. Bear his house or shop. These hoards for charged into Craft, and/or landed at the Go- labourers are, of course, small, often only a few downs of the Kowloon Godown Co.; in both deliars worth Ent in other cases they nouat cases it will lie at Consignees risk. The Curgo No claims will be admitted after the Goods to tons. The soldiers become very export in will be ready for delivery from Craft or Godown have left the Godowns, and all claims must be. unearthing these hoards And the mint of on and after the 23rd instant.
sent in to the Office of the undersigned before Tientsin, and other public and semi-public de Optional cargo will be landed unless notice noon on the 30th of January, or they will not posite wars looted. Many woldiers had more has been given prior to steamer's arrival.
be racoguised. silver than they could carry. Of course, they Goods undelivered after the 28th instant will could not cumber themselves with it perman-be subject to rout. All damaged Goods must antly, and most of it was bought for much less be left in the Godowns, where they will be ex- than its value by hangers ou of the armies whoamined at 11 A.. on the 29th instant. paid for it in gold or bank notes. The English have a system requiring all plunder to be brought to regimental headquarters sud it is sold atsuo
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, 21st January, 1901,
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No Fire Insurance has been offected, and any Goods remaining in the Godowns after the 30th of January will be subject to rent.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SANDER, WIELER & CO.,
Agents. Hongkong, 23rd January, 1901.
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