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taet and fairness. The directors are, after all, the servants of the shareholders, placed in their position to manage the affairs of the Company, to protect their interests, and to give the benefit of their experience and influence to the conceru. For this they are paid a fee, varying with the importance and wealth of the Company, but it usually A. S. WATSON & CO., constitutes a handsome remuneration for
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The Crown Prince of Siam is expected to reach Japan on the 15th inst."
It is expected that the projected agriculturnj college will be established in Corea next year. -
Rumeurs are current in Corea eť an imminout war between Japan and Ruffs. The story 8 wonderful vitulity
The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial and Nothernole Hospitals begs to acknowledge with thanks the following donation to the funds of the Hospitals:-Zoroastrian, 810.
The Newchwang correspondent of this P. & T. Times wrate last month --The threo gün-boats are now all sung in their docks, H.M.9. Rinaldo being the last to get in, on the 19th ïast.
An appeal has been lodged by the defendante in the Jovanson Hopkins adultery case at Yokohama agalust the sentences of 8 and months' imprisonment respectively and the fine of 1,000 yen. -
The Universal Gazette, writing of the recant murder of a Chinese workman by some Ainerican sailors at Shanghai, refers to the Cheagabow case and appeals to the U. S. Consul-General to deal with the Shanghai affair justly,
A correspondent writos from Mokpo, Corea, stating that an Indian gentleman, by Datum Kelahia (?), bas just arrived from Japan on a tour of investigation into the condition of Corra and the ueighbouring possessions of Russia.
The Grand Duke Cyril of Russia arrived at: Nagasaki on the 27th ult. on the ersive Admi
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ing its big dividends. In any case the demand of the shareholders should have been wet in a different spirit, and not regarded as a sort of mutiny against the Board. Some directors, it would seem, have yet to learn that they are removable at the pleasure of the shareholders, whose patience may at any time give way if subjected to an undue
The directors have, doubtless, gained their lesson from Monday's fateful meeting
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the Government has also one to learn therefrom. It is one that ever he who runs may rend. Excessive greed is apt to over- reach itself and miss the object sought for. Had the Governinent been content, when the idea of making another dock at Hangbom larger than the Admiralty Dock was first brought forward, to charge a nominal price for the land, or A. S. WATSON & CO. rather water, required, unshackled by
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On Monday, 8th inst,, in the Freemasons Hall,
Master of United Sorries Lodge 1341, the Mr. H. W. Wolle was installed as Worshipful
coremony being conducted by Grand Master E. C. Ray, mpported by the members of the District Grand Lodge. The hall was tastefnily
dosorated for the occasion.'
H. Schoon, lately agent for Mesars, Carlowitz & Co., has been arrested at Saigon on a charge of embezzling about $2,000 belonging to that firm. It is alleged that Schoon absconded from. Hongkong after collecting the money on behalf of Messrs. Carlowilz. Arrangements are being made for bis extradition.
As a result of investigations mada by Sor- geant Marison and Sergeant J. Watt, moat of the property stolen from a room in Connaught House last week-end has been recovered, and two arrests have been made. The suspects, who are described as beachcombers, were wearing part of the stolen clothing when taken into custody.
The German Royal Gamekeepers - Bursan has kept a record of Emperor William's Lanting. During thirty years he has killed 47,443 pieces of game, including 2,888 doer elk or chatnois; 2823 wild boars, 19,508 hres or rabbits, and 18.891 pheasants. "Let's go nut and kill something" used to be considered an Englishman's motto, but the Kaiser soems
to be a serious claimant,"
The following journalistic delegates arrived at Haiphong from France last week, to proceed to the Hanol Exposition—Mr. C. Halais, -Independence Belge: Mr. Mille, Temps: Mr. Berthelot, Giroude and Pelite Gerunds; Mr. de Noirfontaine, Soleil Illustré du Dimanche: Mr. Gandolphe, Liberté and Gautais; Mr. de Bergie, Gazette de France; Mr. Degay, Lanterne and Petite Bépublique ; Mr. Crépet, Nouvelle Reus, Mr Ssailles, European and Revue des Sciences; Mr. kamson. Dépicha Celoniale; and Mr. Saillant of the Presse. They were met st Haiphong by Mr. Lafrique, on behalf of the Commissierer-General of the Exposition.
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RUSSIA AND THE PERSIAN GULF. The Russian Steam Narigation Company has approved, the draft agrooment with the Government for the establishment of regular and frequent sailings between Odesss and the Persian Gulf.
THE VENEZUELAN QUESTION. Mr. Balfour states that no efforts have been spored to obtain an amicable settlement of British complaints against Venrzaela, bat Intterly British representations have been practically unnoticed; and Germany is in a similar position. A final communication bas been made to Venezuala by both the British and German representatives, and, if no satis. factory reply is recsited, the respective Governments will take the necessary measures to enforce their claims.
MR. CHAMBERLAIN'S TOUR.
Mr. Chamberlain had an audjense of the Khedico yesterday afternoon, after which he visited the Pyramids, and re-embarked at Suez on H.M.S. Good Hope.
Loydon, 9th December.
THE RUSSIAN FAR EASTERN SQUADRON
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The Russian Far Eastora squadron has sailed from Portland for Chion,
→VENEZUELA. II.M.S. Retribution and the third Gorman oruiser have arrived at Laguäira.
THE THAMES COMMAND. Bir R. C. Hart, V.C., K.C.B., has been selected to command the Thames distriot,
THE NANKING VIJEROYALTY.
Renter's Peking correspondent telographs that Wei Kung-tao, Viceroy of Yunnan, has sem appointed to suoseal Lin Kung-si in the Viceroyalty of the Liangkiang at Nanking.
“SHERLOCK HOLMES.”
CORRESPONDENCE
[We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.).
THE RIDER-MAIN SYATEM
TO THE EDITOR OF THE "DAILY. PLESS."
HONGKONG REGATTA.
Fairly favourable weather, if not Weed - by sunshine, morked the opening yester- day of the annual, two-days" regatta-tko forty-fifth up till the proscut-promated by tho Victoria Regrestion. Clab' and the Hongkong Boat Club. II.E. the Governor, Sir H. A. Blake, G.C.M.G, was President of the regatta, and the other offices connected therewith were filled
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Hongkong, 10th December, SIR,-In my remarks on the all-engrossing water topia, kindly allow me to disclaim any
Stewards --H.E. Major-General Sir W. Granoigns, K.C.M.G.; Sir W. Meigh Goodman, intention of injuring the Chinese. I have no desire to give offence or infliot hardship on any portion of the community. On the other hand Chief Justice; Dr. J. M. Atkinson, Mr. F. J. I am no philanthropist, mine is purely a selfish Badeley, Livut. Col.-L.-F. Brown, R.E., Col. - motive. I simply do not relish the prospect W. Birdwood, 14th Bombay Infantry; Messro, of being on a short allowance for all time to T. P. Cochrane, G. de Champoux. Hon. W come. Every bonerholder knows how difficult Chatham, Messrs. W. B. Dixon, E. Gist Dr. a thing it is to provent" waste By Chiness. Gumprecht, Messrs. F. A. Hozeland, E. A servants in his own family, orou in times of Hewatt, W. G. Humphreys, J. J. Leiria (Vice- Consul for Brazil), G.. C. C. Master, E. M. direst drought; and these sorvants are trained in a manner to Farmein methoile. If a twoaty-Mody, E. Ormiston, H: E. Pollock, K.C., Com- four hours' supply were turned or in Chinatown modora C. G. Robinson, RN. Mr. A. G. Romano (Consul-General for. Portugal), Hon. it would take threeman to look after each tap.
Commander E. Murray Rumsey, R.N., Hou. This would give them eight hours each of unre- mitting watchfulness. The gentleman who writes R. Showan, Dr. G. Bateson Wright, D.D., Lieut. Col. H. Wylly, Sherwood Forestors, and ever the quaint nom de plume of " Ramjahu**
Mr. M. A. A. Souza.. ia a writer of rare and enviablə brilliancy, and I have mash pleasure in quoting what, I take to be his strongest point in the prevention of waste under the rider-main, or intermittent system: When the water is turned through the rider for the use of the tosants, along comes the inspeter; he applies his stathescope to detect the sound of running water." He fuds them asing it and promptly turas off the whole "block"ay an acre or two. If he doesn't wish to be arbitrary he can go through the whole block and find out if he can, who was running it at the time he applied the state. scopa. Unmetered water to the Chinese masas wuste, and waste monas famine.-Your, etc.,
-AQUARIUS.
THE FRENCH CONVENT BAZAAR. The annual bazaar of the Sisters of the Asile de la Sainte Enfance, Hongkong, will be held to-morrow, commencing at 2: p.m., in the City Hall: The majority of our readers are well awers that of the charitable institutions in our midst this is one of the most deserving, and those who patronise the bazaar and purchase articles made by the Chinese orphans under THE "KOREA" AT HOME.
the skilful tuition of the French Sieters, To-day from two till five o'clock in the after-will help forward a good cause and enable the noon the Pacifio Mail Steamship Co. are throw work to continue and to increase. The French ing open for public inspection their magnificent Couvent is an institation which will well repay new liner the Korea. The ladies of Hongkong a visit, and all visitors are welcomed. With are cordially invited to inspeof the vessel. All in its Lespitable walls may be 'shon scores of the officers of the mon-of-war and the ships in healthy, clean, and happy Chinese children of the Harbour have been asked to be present. all ages, who orginally in their infantile days ware surreptitiously dumped at the door There will be plenty of launch accommodation from Blake Pier.
of the convent, deserted by their parents, and the majority so sick and puny that they were left for dead. If the chill is a male it is generally left at the convent gate when its Familiarity on the part of the audience with parents forl that it is in its last gasp the nature of a play and the characters depicted for-existence, and not unfrequently bears signs therein is one of the greatest difficulties that of having been tortured by the remedies pre can confront a theatrical company, for invariably scribed by Chinese quacks. Female children the auditorium has decided for itself the are generally left in a. Ethy condition by particular lines on which the piece shall run parents who are too poor to provide and too and the general nature of the roles to be unnatural to care for them. The people who assumed. That was the position yesterday should above all others support such a nobla evening of the Janet Waldorf Company when institution are undoubtedly the rich Chinese in they essayed in the Theatre Royal to produce a our midst, and it is to be greatly regrettad dramatisation of Sir Conan Doyle's world that the educated among them do not set famous Sherlock Holmes, and that they did the example by, slaiting the conrent and so successfully is but another tribute to observing the actual work done. They can the capabilities of the company.
sea the condition of the infants when received, into
many too far goue in disease to render recovery possible, and the condition of those. whe bave recovered, who grow up to be hanithy and useful men and women. Local Chinese. charity is occasionally too apt to lean towards a flourish of trumpets which a pablished subscrip- tion list provides. In addition to the children, the Sisters care for the sick and aged who are brought to them, and who find, when devoid of support, a quiet and comfortable home for the remainder of their days. We trust the bazaar) will receive the great support it marits, and especially so from the wealthy Chinese in our
Moulded
concrete form from the series of stories that has placed the gifted author of Sherlock Holmes in the forefront of latter-day noveliste, the dramatisation staged by Miss Waldorf's Company conveyed vividly to the audience many of the principal incidents in the career of the great detective and marked another in the list of successes that have attended the Company's touare of the Theatre Royal.
burdensome conditions, which I had no right to insist upon, it would have effected the ale uud been receiving the Crown tent for this large area, with further revenu a in prospect in the shape of rates when buildings had been erected. Now it has the sorry reflection that, by asking the impossible it has lost,all, and crested much irritation. There is no chance
of any person or body applying for the area in question, as it would be suitable only for a dock, and if the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company will not take it for the purpose no one cise is likely to do so. The shareholders of the Dock Company would, we imagine, decline the land as a gift, now if clogged with the condition of constructing a dock there; but had it been obtainable three years ago al a nominal price and without the absurd conditions sought to be imposed, the work would most certainly have been undertaken. We hope that the Government will never repeat this very serious mistake. It should be their con- NOTWITHSTANDING the somewhat pathetic sistem nim and endeavour to foster and
The Japan Mail of the 27th ult. says:- lament of Mr. D. E. BROWN over the scheme encourage industrial enterprise, and to
OUTBREAK OF FIRE. for the construction of a new large dock at afford what aid lies in their power to such Further bewildering reports came from Seoul.
About three o'clock yesterday morning fire Hunghoni, the project may now be con-undertakings. Sir WILLIAN DES VEUX It is now stated that the alleged arrest of the
editor of the Seoul News is incorrect. He is broke out at 48, Elgin Road, Kowloon-one of sidered as dead as Queen ANSE. The share announced, many years ago, that such
not involved in the trouble. The soures of large block of houses near the Queen's Hotel: midst. holders of the Hongkong and Wampon would be the policy of the Colonial Govern-
disturbance in, as already stated, a struggle for The flames spread with remarkable quickness, Dock Company, Limited, were emphatic ment, and we believe he was eager to carry
supremo power between Li Yong-ik, Minister and in less than half-an-hour ware belching enough in their rejection of it at the meeting it into effect, hy affording any facilities of Finance, and Li Keun thaik, Chief of the from every one of the four doors, throwing out ́a degree of heat that was wear approach almost held ou Monday in the City Hall. The possible to assist in introducing new indus- Metropolitan Police. The latter is said to have majority against the scheme, which by the tries into the Colony. During the present preferred charges against the former and to impossible. Barning embers were thrown into. way was never seconded, was simply over- Administration it would seem that a change bave applied for his arrest, but the application the air, and rendered dangerous the position of whelming, and the decision expressed has come over the Government policy, has not been granted. Li Yong-ik, ou his side, other buildings in the immediate vicinity. The following on the remarks made, constituted which may be fairly described as oue of has Bocused Kwon Cho-hyuk, Chief of the staff of the Queen's Hotel prepared itself for Artillery and Jngineer Baresu, of a plot to emergencies, but fortunately its precautions were in effect a vote of want of confidence in squeezing as much revenue as possible out those directors who advocated it. Probably of every commercial or industrial institution Rassinate him. Kwen, of course, denies any not put to the test. Under Messrs. Unsworth such crime, and ons Nan Cheung-sik, a former and Packham, the fire engine belonging to the hint will be accepted, and reveral | This policy of grab is neither dignified nor Vice-Minister, has been apprehended us a the Godown Company was ran out and from the resignations from the Board will follow in wise, especially at a time when the Colony witness, it being the custom in Corea to Praya pumped sea-water through a long line It was exceedingly plain. is suffering from revere depression brought imprison witnesses as well as accused persous, of hose on the burning house. Before this was from the proceedings at the meeting ou about by recent troubles in Chius, the Buch is the outward aspect of affairs, but as to accomplished, however, the four floors of the Monday, that the majority of the directors continued disastrous fall in the value of the influences operating beneath the surface, no premises were beyond saving, and ultimately fell were hopelessly out of touch with the silver, and the yearly reeurrent ravages of onlooker ventures to be explicit.
in, the great mass of debris having a salutary effect in the extinguishing of the conflagration, shareholders, and hold views as
plagie, with all the expenses and losses
The P. & T.' Times of the 29th alt, says ***
which practically barat itself out. At one time management of the concern considerably at attendant on the latter. We do not ask
We are in a position to affirm that the Je Je's it looked, exceedingly probable that the flames variance with the idens of those whose that the Colonial Treasury should be statement to the effect that Captain Liu, so would spread to this adjoining houses, but their interests they are supposed to represent, It is not often in this Colony that a Board/ depleted or deprived of its just dues, but notorionsly associated with the Chengchow hold was released when the Godown Company's
ine course.
to the
of Directors of a public company gets so completely at issue with its shareholders. Nor was ibis the first difference the same directors have had with their shareholders- Their action in regard to the last dividend paid was most tactless and high-handed. Whatever differences there might be as to the wisdom of paying an extra dollar on the dividend, there was no necessity for an ad- journment of three months in order to take a poll. This was regarded by the share. liolders, and with some show of reason, us a punishment for daring to question: the nction of the directors, and they are not likely seen to forget it. The powers given to directors are necessarily large, but they should be exorcised with the utmost possible
7
POLICE COURT.
Wednesday, 10th December.
BEROLE MR. F. A. HAZELAND: (POLICE-
MAGISTRATE.)
BUILDER'S OFFENCE.
On the complaint of Mr. P. T*Crisp, Laspao tor of Buildings, P.W.D., Wong Lau, 185, Kramer Street, was charged on four counts with goatravention of the Building Ordinazes in connection with the building of a house in
Kramer St., bad bricks, bad mortar, hollow
walls, and deviation from plans with regard to foundations. He peaded guilty.
The Magistrate imposed a penalty of $25 on Each count-$100 in all..
Committees Hon. F. H. May, CM§., Chairman; Mr. Thos. H. Roid, Vice Chairman,
V.RC.; Mr. Bazil H. Taylor, HR.N, Vice- Chairman, H.K.B.C.; Messrs. W. Armstrong, W. S. Bailey, H. L. Bingay, P. C. Berlow, G. A. Caldwell, W. A.. Crako, E. W. Carpenter, A. Denison, J. D. Douby, E. M. Hazeland, II. W. B. Kennett, M, Morser, and G. Puppier,
Judges of the Rowing. Races: Messrs. E. W. Mitchell and A. Chapman, and Lient. A. Cochrane, RN,
Umpires and -Surters-Starter (Rowing), Mr. W. Hatton Potte;: Umpire (Rowing), Messrs. C. H. Grace and G. Stewart; Yacht. and Open Sailing Boats, Mr C.. E. Gale, Time-kospor-Mr. Geo. P: Lammert. Hou. Treasurer:--Mr. R. H. B. Mitobell, Y.R.C.
Hon. Suorotaries ----Mozers. Frank W, White, V.E.C., and C.:H. Gals, H.K.B.C.
The arrangements in. connection with, the Regatta were marked by the thinyong huosa and attention to detail characterising the fixture in previous years, The sailing ship Daylight had beau placed at the disposal at the Committeer an dagship by Captain Reede, and here tiffin was served the while selections were discoursed. by the band of the 33rd Burma Light Infantry. The flagship. How bunting aloft fore and aft, and chairs were provided at rautage points for the numerous guests witnessing the Regatta. Niue rowing races and thres sailing races comprised the day's programme, and provided enjoyable sport. It was regreftaule, however, that owing to the punctuality of the races in getting to competitors in seme the starting-point, it was found impossible to start the ninth race ou the card, the asiano Cap, which will take place probably on Saturday. T. Sculling Championship, open to amateurs in the East, should have been rowed, to-da, but as the conditions looked favourable was decided to finish the race at once.. One unfortunate fixture was the failure of crews to compete in the naval races. Those are always interesting, and the apathy displayed in espect of them robbed the sports of a appreciable part of their interest. The ecurso was kept clear by the Water Police,
Appended are the results of the races :-
FIEST "KACET
LIGHT Giza,--Open to Europitia non-coìgmie sioned, officers and men of suy regiment or corps of the garrison or to European crews of any of H.M. vessels or to Europaan membark - of the Police Force. Entrance, 81. Distance, one mile. Banks to be approved of by the Committee. Time allowance, 8 seconds, par our.. Four boată monst start for 2 prizes. -1st prize, 815; 2nd prize. $10 (post entries). *Bernies oars and conditions,
Only one bost turned up for this ovaat from the Terpedo Depôt-and when the crew had rowed over the course they were awarded the race.
SECOND LACE.
HONGKONG CHALLENGE CUP-For four-cars. Chp presented by Hon. F. H. MAX, C.M.G. The Cup to become the property of the Club or unit of His Majesty's Forces which wins it & times in succession or 5 times in all Amateur crews representative of any Amateur Rowing, Bosting, Yachting or Aquatic Club in Hongkong or Chinx, or of any portion of His Majesty's Naval or Miary Forces stationed in Hongkong or Chine, to be eligible to compete. Distance, one mile and-a-half. Entrance, $10,
1
...... HONGKONG BOAT OLUB.
Station No. 1-Greon and White.
F. C. Barlow
2G-E. Pappior..
Bow
3
Stroke...
Cox
2 '
Bo...
H. Brandes
W. O. Kohler J. Moier
HONGKONG TOÀI CLUB...
Station No: 4-Green and White.
12
10
A. Toleke
10 11
$... 3...
G. H. Edwards
11
C. Mol. Mossor
12
PAR
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Stroke
HI. Bingay
12
R. P. Grant...
10
VICTORIA EECREATION CLUB, Í
Bove
st. lbs.
BEFORE M. J. H. KEMP (ACTING POLICE MAGISTRATE).
Bow...
J. Milor
10-11
2...
A. A. Alves....
11 .6
3
W. Armstrong
11
11 11
10 0
CAUGHT IN THE ACT, Chan Tuk, a coollo, was charged on the coin-
Station No. White and Rad.
Stroke. E. A Hanse Cox...
G. A. Caldwell VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB, Thistle. Station No. 2.-White and Red
plaint of Mr. M. W. Everall of the Electric Light Works with the theft of a bat from his honge at the works. The evidenca showed that the thief was caught by Mr. W. F. Must leaving Bow the house with the hat in his possession.
Sentença-One month's bard labour.
AMERICANS IN TROUBLE. Three men belonging to the American war-
B. Lapsley... F. D. Buiu ...A. Humphreys Stroke...A. E. Alves...
...C. M. 8. Alves
AL. Jbs
2 12
..11
...11
...II 11 ...10 0
we do emphatically urge, this where it is massacre (1) has escaped from prison with the staff got to work. The engine from Yaameti obvious that sites are required for the conuisance of the local Chinese authorities, and. Police Station stuck in the soft, muddy establishment of a new, or the extension of (2) that the gentry and officials Lave confessed road on the way to the scene, of the fire, and an old industry the promoters abould be their share in his escape, and have petitioned Sergeant MacSwayed, who was in charge, bad to treated with liberality, to the end that they the Viceroy Chang Chih-tung to have the Im get the assistance of a number of Indian soldiers should be encouraged to locate themselves perial Edict altered is wholly wrong. The extricate it. These Indians, by the way, here and thus contribute to the wealth and facts are: (1) that the Chinesenbordinate officials were the first to attack the outbreak, but their in Hausa have loyally carried ont the under efforts were unfortunately rendered futile by the importance of the Colony.
Laking of the Central government to the British failure of their manasl'engine, worked though it Minister, (2) that the guilty official Lia was was to every advantage, to pump the water to any The British troopship Clice sailed for Taku duly boheaded in the presence of a Cenralar appreciable height. The brigade from the Cen-ships presently in port ware brought up on officer from the British Consulate-General attral Police Station, under Captain Lyons, Deputy various charges. John Herold for assaulting yesterday."
Hankow, and (5) that this same British Consular Captain Superintendent of Police, arrived as a bar-boy in the Star Hotel was fined $5 with early out of the race. No. 3 was excellently officer was received by the cal authorities with quickly as possible, but the great distance at the option of 14 days' imprisonment, W. J. steered by Caldwell, but was unable to take the becoming honours and respect en the occasion which the water from the harbour had to be Moulton was ruleted in a total sam of 88 for lead from No. 1, which got in stead nicely.
disorderly conduct in Bonham Strand and
Time, 10 min 31 secs, of the execution. We cannot conceive the par pumped delayed their operations, and the fire breaking the door of a house there. A similar pose of the Je Je in starting a report so mis had practically burnt itself out before they ware penalty was imposed on Robert McDonald. for leading and yet so circumstantial without some ready to fight it. The cause of the outbrosk behaving in a disorderly manner in an eating- house in Queen's Road and damaging property, authority,
On Monday next Dr. J. C. Thompson will deliver a lecture before the Hongkong Odd Volumes Scolety on "Muleria and its Relation to the Mosquito," with naked eye and microscopic demonstrations of mosquitoes and the parasite of malaria..
is not known,
A good start, but it became at obce evident that the two boats of the Hongkong Boat Club- were the best manned. No, 2 fell off and was
THIRD EACE.
HARBOUR POLICE. Upon to the Chinese members of the Harbour Talice. To by