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their attractions for those who desire to sce · Dr. F. W. Chrk, Medical Offeer of Health, new countries and places on the way to was entertained to dipabs last evening by the their own country, in either Europe or staff of the Sanitary Board Department on the America. Comforts have greatly increased,eccasion of his going home on leave. moreover, and the voyage is no longer the
Mr. Phipps, who is a partner of Mr. Carnegie
A. S. WATSON & CO., ordeal it was formerly, while the cost has is now paying a visit to China and Japan. He
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THE WATER used is THE PUREST that can be obtained, and is skilfully FIL- TERED ON THE MOST SCIENTIFIC
not increased, except to the unfortunate individual who calculates his income in the ever depreciating silver dollar.
The Intest competitor for the support of the travelling public, however, is not & heavily subsidised and luxuriously appointed line of powerful steamships; it is a line of railway from Furthest East, 10 the
is accompanied by Mrs, and Miss Phipps,
The North German Lloyd steamer Freiburg, bound from Hamburg to China sad Japan, went aground last month four miles west of Mocha. The vessel got off in the evening, and proceeded cast.
TELEGRAMS.
· REUTER'S SERVICE.
MR. CHAMBERLAIN'S RETURN.
AN ENTHUSIASTIO. WELCOME.
LONDON, 15th March. Mr. Chamberlain met with a tremendous reception at Southampton and London. Reply ing to an address at Southampton, Mr. Chamberlain said that ho believed o permanent Certain peace was established in South Africa, and;
| ALICE MEMORIAL AND NETHER- | CHINA SUGAR REFINING CO., LD.
SOLE HOSPITALS.
ANNUAL MEETING, ANNUAL FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING. The 25th annual general mooting of share- The annual meeting of the Finance Com-holders in the above Company was bold mittee of the Alice Memorial and Nethe sole yesterday at noon at the office of the generat Hospitals was held at Ave o'clock yesterday agents, Mosers. Jardins, Matheson & Co. The fternoon in the former institution. The Hon. Hon. C. W Dickson (chairman of the con Dr. Ho Hai, C.M.G., presided, and the otheresulting committee) presided, and the others Fresent were Dr. J.C. Thomson, Rev. Dr. present were the Hon. Sir C. P. Chater, W. Penroe, Dr. B. MacLean Gibson (asoretary), C.M.G., and Messi, D. M. Moses, R. C. Mr. D. Wood fhon, treasurer), Mr. Chen Bbin Wilcox, A. G. Wood directors). J. Burton El Mr. Tec, Mr. Ahmet Ramjan, Mr. J. (secretary), Peter Dow, H. Mok. Ross, E. C. Goosmann, Mr. D. Clark, and Mr. 6. Murray Emmett, J. R. Michael, W. A. Cratokshank, Bain.
G. M. Bain, A. Bain, R. T. Wright, G. C Anderson, C. H. Ross, Ho Fook, Chao Leop
The SECRETARY read the notice calling the
European continent, and it offers to them a districts of Bengal are endly smitton, and tho although he warned the nation against over meeting and the minutes of the last annual Chen, Lo Choung Bin, and Wong Loung Hing.
saving of both time and money. To those persons who are victims to mal de mer it of course appears in the light of a boon and a blessing, unless indeed the constant rattle and shaking of the rail- way car is not an equal trial to them, The Siberian Railway is now open for traffic, and its connection with Shanghai established. A stearger leaves that port once every week for Dalay, the new Russian port in Man- churia, which is connected by the Chinese Eastern Railway with the Siberian line. The steamer is timed to make the passage from Shangbai to Dalny in thirty-four THE MACHINERY employed is of the hours, and the journey from Shanghai to Parfs can be accomplished in twenty-one latest design and most approved type.
days, against some thirty-four days by rail- THE BEST INGREDIENTS only are way to Brindisi and steamer við Suez Cana 1.
used,
PRINCIPLES.
The trip across Siberia is made in a so-called traia de hære, but for the present at least it
·GUAR ÎNT¿EING ABSOLUTE may be doubted whether the luxury is on
PURITY.
par with that contained in a first class steamer. Nevertheless there is a distinct saving of time, and the novelty of a journey over a now and picturesque route is likely to induce a good number of male passengers at any rate to try Manage our Factories, and their practicalit. As an alternative way home it must
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knowledge and constant supervision enable
us to produce waters of unrivalled excellence
and purity..
command considerable attention, though it can hardly prove a formidable rival as a clannel for trade, seaborne cargo being always carried at much lower rates than is possible by rail.
But the line will have 'n strategic value of the highest order. It farms the main connection between Russin in Europe and A. S. WATSON & CO. Russia in Asin: it brings Vladivostock into
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immediate and direct connection with St. Peteraburg, It opens up the vast arable lands of Siberia to settlement by Russian farmers and peasants; it will bring the great mineral resources of Siberia into Chemists and Druggists BY APPOINT-prominence, and lend to their early and
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vigorous developinent. It will accomplish the establishment of Muscovite power and trade in Siberian seaports and pave the way for the realisation of Russian ambitions on the Pacific Whatever happens, it is im- possible that the tide of Russiau progress in Asia can be stayed altogether; it may, by a wise and prudent policy on the part
of other Eastern Powers in combination, be
kept within reasonable limits and legitimate channels. Great Britain is quito prepired to see such a development in Siberia result. ing from Russian enterprise ax will bring a rich reward and promote the prosperity of
Plague is increasing in India,
death-rate is steadily' rising within them. The mortality is very nearly as high again is that of the similar peri -d of last year, but not equal to the gares of 1901.
estimating be returned from South Africa in a spirit of
the_realis natually achieved,
confidence for its future,
Mr. Chamberlain was greated at Waterloo by Cabinet Ministers, and the platform was filled with a distinguished gathering, while
Mr. Pierpont Morgan's shipping trast (the International Mercantile Marine Company and the International Navigation Company) bas concluded an agreement with the French Trans-tremendous crowds in the strasts closed with Atlantic Company, similar to its agreement rapturons enthusiasm. Mr. Chamberlain was with the German Atlantic shipping companies. risibly touched at the overpowering welcome.
All the ships at Southampton were dressed rainbow fashion and the crews cheered and the syrous screeched as the Norsian pessed. Mr. Chamberlain, who was loosing considerably aged, repeatedly raised his bat in acknowledg mout of the welcome. The Corporation of Southampton received him on tisa quay and a royal
the towns and villages en rond were decorated train then conveyed the traveller to London. All
We learn from a Manila contemporary that the fi st of the new pesos for circulation in the Philippine Telande was coined at the mint in Philadelphia. The coin is from designs made in the Philippines under direction of the insalar government. The colning of these new dollars will be pushed rapidly, the mint officials having instructions to work day and night to turn out circulation under the law. It is thought that the first five million provided for immediate
more than one million can be coined this month.
The Siam Free Press lenfas that owing to the unsettled condition of the country, and the complicated political situation that prevails, the King of Siam has indefinately postponed his trip to Japan and America. Our contemporary claims to have had it on excellent authority that the King of Siam was proceeding to Japazz on a very important political mission, with the idea of signing a Convention and of thus waking Siam a party to the political combination in the Far East, as a factor in the Anglo-Japanes
Aliisace.
We have received an interesting pamphlet satitled The Work of the Navy League is our Schools, containing articles contributed to the Navy Leagte Journal, 1902, by masters of public and preparatory schools. In a short preface,
and there were crowds waiting along the line,
ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM IN
BUSSIA.
LONDON, 15th March.
presidency of the Minister of the Interior, bas A Commission at St. Petersburg, under the
commenced the work of reform of provincial administration,
THE SOMALILAND EXPEDITION
LONDON, 15th March.
Renter's Agency at Aden wires that the fores despatched by Col. Swayne has routed a strong fores of the enemy at the Lasikante Wells, killing fifteen and capturing and nounding many. The Mullah has gone to Ogaden for
arms. Col. Manning is in a strong position at Galkayu and Col. Swayne is cò operating with
Vico-Admiral Lord Charles Beresford cheerves that the Navy Longas would have fully justified itsexistence hadita sver done any other work than -to-bring home to the youth of our public schools-bim.-
the fact that the Empire was mainly created and is only maintained by the power of the
British Fleet. The writers of articles in the booklat comprise the headmasters of Bradfield. Uppingham, Radley, Dover, Bedburg, University College (London), assistant mastara of Eton, and many others.
Six men hold absolule sway over the United States, and the President and the people must bow to the will of these powerful men," is the astonishing statement made by the New York Herald. "The Board of Managers of the United Stator" is indeed, according to this authority, their uneficial title. They are all Senators of the United States, and their kamas are William B. Allison, of Iowa; Nelson W, Maine; Orville H. Platt, of Connecticut; Jaku Aldrich, of Rhode Island; Engens Hals, of
ARREST OF WHITAKER WRIGHT.
LONDON, 15th March.
York on landing from the La Lorraine.
Whitaker Wright has been arrested at New
THE BROUGH COMPANY.
The Brough Company gave their farewell performance in the Theatro Royal last night, when Are You a Mason? was repeated by specia! request boforen crowded and highly appreciative audience. The Company leave by the Sachsen for Shanghai, and the good wishes of their patrons in Hongkong go with them...
The notios calling the meeting having been
meeting, which were confirmed.
The report of the hospitals for the past year - reed, wwedaid on the tabla.
The CHAIRMAN mld Gentlemen, The report and accounts having been circulated for some time, you will, I presume, be prepared to take them as rund. It is a matter of much regret to the general agents and consulting committes that the year's working should be attended with such an mafortunate result. but having regard to the al- together exceptional conditions which prevailed, it will, I venture to think, be no surprise to those of you who have followed the movements of the sugar industry during that period. Reference has frequently been made from this chair to the necessity of purchasing supplies of raw angar, well ahead of our needs,
The HON. TEBASteen read bis report, which showed that the total income in 1902, was $13,335,41 against $12,985.94 in 1901-a increase of $34987 Included in the figures for 1902. howes & sum of $850 from Chinese guilds which should have been paid in 1901, and this faut would have to be considered in dealing with the balance for 1909. In expenditure there was an increase over the previous year of $1,510.7, the figures being 1901, 312,385.11; 1902. $18,895.30, The total expenditure thus exceeded the total income by over $500. The falling exchange was an ad- verso factor in the accounts, and the enhanced subscriptione that were rendered necessary to balance them would no doubt be forthcoming it and at last annual meeting it was indicated to
his owaretirement from the officeof bon treasurerable depreciation in vaine. When I mention appeals were made to those interested in charities. Jou that the purobumis effected in the In concluding his remarks, Mr. Wood intimated utumn of 1907 to mest our requirementa
during the following year showed a consider on the occasion of his approaching departures for that in Angust, 1901, the price of raw beet home on leave, sod suggested as hie successor, agar was in the neighbourhood of 8/- per cwt. Mr. H. C. Nicolle, Government local auditor and that iu July, 1902, it was quoted at 5/102-8 who was thoroughly in sympathy with the work fall of 2/11 per cut. or say 3/6 per picul-you of the hospitals.
will appreciate the extent of the depreciation. the Treasurer's report, and said that the shipments of a
Dr. THOMSON moved the adoption of When closing accounts for 1901, outstanding á valta of close upon four millions slight difference between income add expendi- of dollars were taken over upon a basis which ture had had its reasons so clearly explained it was calculated would on prices then that there was absolutely no ground for anxiety current yiekt a profit sufficient to neutralise an the subject.
the high cost of our raw sugar commit Mr. GOOSMANN Seconded the motion, which meats. Unfortunately the expectation was was carried unanimonal”,
not realised. Not only did boot anexpectedly fall another 10 per cont, but Eastern markets were made the dumping ground for large quaatitles of this bounty fod sugar, with the result that they utterly collapsed, and instead of making the handsome przfits anticipated we had much diffoulty in disposing of the ship- ments at the low prices then established. Is- deed, gentlemen, had it not been for the fortu. nate circumstation that a considerable peroen- age of these shipments to gold-ing countries were not drawn against, and that we were conser On the motion of Mr. Muskar BAIN,quently able to benefit by the otherwise regret- Beconded by Mr. Tso, Mr. C. Nicolle was table dealins in silver, there would have been on actual fosi. An e reault of this gintting appointed hon. treasurer for the ensuing year.
The appointments to the Fluation Committee of consuming markets it was necessary to work of Messra. Bumjahn, Two, Wel Un, and Chat | short time for the greater part of the year, Shin Ki were confirmed, on the motion of the which of course means increased cost. I should CHAIRMAN, recended by Dr. THOMSON, there say, however, that even had other condi was alto agreed to invite to become members of the Committes the Hon. F. H. Mey, C.MG, Hou. C. W. Dickson, Mr. W. B. Dixon, and
Ror. Dr. PEARCE moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Wood, whose labours on behalf of the hospitals he extolled.
The proposition was seconded by Mr. MURRAY BAN and carried with acclamation.
Air. Wood having returned thanks, Dr. MACLEAR GIBBON proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. B. E. Hanson, the auditor, and this proposal, which found its seconder in Mr. Woon, was also carried with unanimous opproval.
Mr. J. B, M. Smith,
Mr. A. W. Brewin, who is at present on lease at home, was re-elected stairman of the Finance Committes, Dr. Ho Kai making the news sary motion and the Rev. Dr. PEARCE seconding it.
tions allowed of it, we should probably tavo teen nasble to attain ony normal output because of scarcity of water swing to the unprecedented drought which prevailed last year. In Chins it was not possible owing to best competities to raise prices to a level cor- responding to the enhanced cost of production resulting from lower exchange. The position has been farther aggravated by the higher The CHAIRMAN, in a brief speech, reviewed wages which in common with all other local the position of the hospitals, and said its fan-fudustries we have had to pay for native labour,
have wished. The Chinese, however, were respon-penses due to the depreciation in silver. I ding in the uniter of subscriptions more heartly trust I have in these remarks convoyed to them heretofore, and he was inclined to think
Triegraphic Address: Pass. Cades: A.B.D. 5th Ed. the Tsar's great empire, and will bail with C. Spooner, of Wisconsin; and Marons A afternoon at the Magistracy lo consider an up- eial aspect wasnotquite so favourable as he could and by an increase in our ordinary trade ex-
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On the 8th March, at Shimonoseki, the wife of the Rev. C. GRAHAM GALDNKK, of a daughter.
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nothing but satisfaction such a result. That satisfaction would, however, be accen-
Hanna, of Ohio. The chief of them is Sonator Allison, who is also Chairman of the Committee
tuated if the Russian Government were to on Appropriations, which decides what sums of eating" · "liquors on the promises situated that their previous backwardness had been more Jen the exceptional cirḍamatáinove which
adopt a commercial policy more in con. sonance with that of Great Britain, instead of attempting to close the country to foreign goods and traders by the imposition of excessive impurt and other duties. The
HUONG OFFICE: 14. De Veux Ron, British and Japanese Governments would LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STREET. E.C.
HONGKONG, 38th March. 1903.
also feel relieved by sosing a less aggressive policy pursued by Russia in Manchuria, and a simple desire shown to make the bust out of the very material concessions already acquired by her from China. In short, the Allies only wish to be assured that Russia's policy in the future will make for the
development of peaceful commerce in the Far East and not merely for the extension of the Muscovite empire at the expense of
Time was, not so very long ago, when the resident in the Far East had comparatively little choice in his route homewards. It was a very great advance, both in speed and in comfort, when the mail steamer super- seded the “wind-jammer," and a greater still when the Suez canal was opened and ber neighbours. at once shortened and improved the passage to Europe. When the Pacific Mail service WE are informed that Mr. H. E. POLLOCK, was formed, and large paddle-steamers K.C., and Mr. E. A. HowETT have been crossed the broad Pacific, making the "proached and have commented to be nominated for election to the Sanitary passage from San Francisco in some thirty Board. We also understand that Mr. days and culling at Japanese ports en route, A. SHILTON HOUPER will be nominated. this afforded a most agreeable variety in There are only two seats to be filled on the the trip, enabling the homeward-bbund Board, and already it seems there are traveller to break the sea passage by a long three, probably four, gentlemen prepared to railway journey across the United States, come forward for election, Mr. POLLOCK- and giving him a chance of seeing a differeut would certainly prova a very desirable side of the world. The completion of the acquisition to the Board and his election great Canadian Pacific Railway and the in the event of a contest would, we believe, formation of the line of magnificent steamers be assured. On the other hand, though between Vancouver and Hongkong reduced Mr. HEWEIT, who represents the important the trip across the American continent very interest of the P. & G. Company in the considerably and afforded new inducements Colony, and was formerly Chairman of to adopt that route, which has ever since the Municipal Council at Shanghai, is in been increasingly patronised in the summer many respects well qualified to occupy a months. Since that time larger and faster seat on the Board, there is a strong feeling steamers have appeared and many new that the important land interests of the lines, mail and otherwise, have started, Colony should be represented, and in this giving travellors an almost bewildering connection no better candidate could be choit of routes and vessels. In addition selected than Mr. SHELTON HOOPER, whose to the lives to different ports in Europe and long residenco and intimate knowledge of those on the American Pacific coast there local conditione mark him out as a peculiarly are now opportunities in Australia and suitable candidate. The election takes South Africa, which, if less luxurious, have place at the City Hall on April 2nd.
WAVERLY HOTEL LICENCE. The Justices of the Fence met yesterday
plication from one Letitia Pyle for the transfer of her adjunct licence to sell and retail intori money shall be set aside for expenditure sud at 6, Ies House Street, under the sign of the what bills for appropriations shall not be passed Waverly Hotel," to one Agnes Pater, Mr. F. while he has a vote of all the Houso appropria. Hazeland provided, and the other Justices present were Mr. G. H. Kemp, Mt. R. H.
the application was granted nuanimously. were Do police objections to the transfer, and Graig, and Mr. C. A. P. Melbourne. There
tion bills,
7th says:-The utter frand that underlies and The San Francisco Chronicle of February permeates the maleselent propaganda of the bubouis-plugue fekers is apparent when the following unquestionable facts are considered Thore has not been a singls alleged case in San Francisco in the last sixty days. The death- rate of the city las positively shown no increase since the beginning of the plague-fake cam-
paiga. In the three years since the plague f and was started the fakers have found in San Francisco only eighty-seven alleged cases, uc two of them in the same horse, ne two of them showing the remotest connection. In the uinety-eight days when the plague-hunters were watched by reputable and honest physicians they found not one case. The day after this surveillanos cessed they found an alleged case.
The Hon. Treasurer of the Alios. Memorial and Nethomole Hospitals begs to acknowledge with thanks the following annual donations received for 1901:----
Comprodores' Guil Nou Fok long Guild... Poultry Guild
Sait Fish Guill
4
FINDING DEAD BODIES AT *.
SINGAPOREMAS
The Straits Times of the 9th inst. has the
following paragraph
"Yesterday a number of dead bodies, all Chinese, were found by the police in a more or less decomposed state in various parts of the town, viz., McPherson Road, Tanjong Katong and Stamford Road. An old Eling was going along Kallang Road yesterday in a ricksha when he suddenly expired near the Gas Works. Our contemporary omits to mention the cause of death in these came.
HEALTH OF THE COLONY,
The plague returns show that all the cases this year down to the 14th instant--69 in amber-have proved fatal. All were Chinese
the outcome of want of knowledge than of want have led to the inevitable result shown of sympathy. The end of the year would pro- in the accounts before us- result se dis- hably see un addition to the hospitals in the appointing as at this time, just year it was shape of a maternity hospital, the building cost unexpected. The Brussels Convention having of which, some twelve or thirteen thousand dollars, was in a fair way to realisation. how been ratified we may indulge in the bogo A number of Chinee gentlemen bad coma that when it becomes operative during the foward with a guarantee to meet the salary of coming antern such an enormous over-produc- the lady doctor who had been engaged, for the new hospital, where instruction in midwifery tion of beet will be a thing of the past and that would be imparted. Dr. Ho Kai concluded with competing with Continental countries upon an acknowledgement of the kindness of Mr. Ho level terms we may be able not only to hold our Fook in collecting the Chinese sabscriptions own but revert to the prosperity of former years. for 1002
I shall be pleased to answer any questions which shareholders may wish to put bearing upon the report and accoats now before us.
There were no questions, and UB CHAIRMAN
The proceedings cazue to a close with a vote of thanks to the Chairman, on the call of Dr. MACLEAN GIBBON.
ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB.
11th Club race
The following are the times, etc., for the
Vernon Diono
Alannah.
Bonito
IT CLABS,
H. M. 8. prints, total
57 12
5 8:41
10 70 471
gave up : 019 "ONE-DESIGN CLASS.
Ma points. total
moved the adoption of the report and accouats.
Mr. G. M. BAIK-I have much p sasura în seconding the motion, and I think I may say fairly that the shareholders present and those | who will read the clear statement of explanation which has been given from the chair will be quite satisfied that there is nothing behind what we have got now,
The motion was put to the meeting and agreed to ananimonsly.
The
appointment of Mr. A. G. Wood as 21 director in place of the Hon. C. 8. Sharp was approved, ou the motion of Mr. MICHAEL, seconded by Mr. Boss.
points,
5:20 45
29
Kathleen Colleen Min
620 50
5.29.23
1 91
5.29.45
ሀ
Erica
...$400
2ND CLASS.
200
200
Boarding-house Keepers' Guild..
Last week's return of cases of communicable disease in the Colony abows 17 cases of plagun - fris
all fatal; S cases of enteric ferer (2 European. Doreen
5:29 43
140.
Bankers Gaild
195
Opium Guild.
125
1 Chinese), one being fatal, and cases of Maid Marian) amail-por (1 European and 3 Chinese).
Payne
5 36 12
Chanticleer
gave up
Chin Wah Hong & Co...
Cotton Yarn Dealers' Guild... Draggists' Guil
100
100
100
Esting-house Keepers' Guild
100
Pawnbrokers' Guild
300
The number of plague cams in the Colony since the beginning of the year has been brought up to 76 by the return issued at noon
THE U.S. STEEL TRADE.
A New York telegram to the Gablenews says
Ronst Meat Guild...
100
Exporters and Importers' Guild...
100
Foreign Clothes Dealers' Guild Ginseng Dealers' Guild
80
80
75
Dried Fruit Dentors' Guild.... Kwok Shin Biz Tong
50
50
Foreign Goods Dealers Guild
50
Ten Skop Guild.
50
Oil Guild
50
Goldsmiths' Guld...
Mat Baga Dealers' Guild
Old Clothes Dealers' Guild..
Paper Wares Dealers Guild Tobacco Dealers Guild Fresh Fish Guild
Dyes Dealers Guld
Mr. WLIGHT proposed the re-election of the 39 prosent members of the consulting committee, 56 which motion was seconded by Mr. Moses and
carried without opposition.
The only remaining item of business was the appointment of auditors, and on the proposition of Mr. A Bat, seconded by Mr. EMMETT, Massrs T Arnold and W. Potts were re-elected
on Monday. In the previous forty-eight hours-There is no steel available in the United seven cases occurred – six were Chiness and ano States from which to build the new battleships. The CHAIRMAN_That concludes the businese Indian. All butons Chinese are returned as deal for the United States Steel Corporation has of the meeting, gentlemen, and I am obliged to Ope case was found at the Circular Pathway | | daclorod that it cannot furnish material required | you for your attendance. Mr. Murray Haiu, in another opposlta No. 18, Swator Lang. The within the recessary time, as tho Corporation is seconding the report, said he hoped there was other Chinese cases were in houses situated in nearly twelve months behind on its orders at the I am happy to be able to give you the assurance nothing behind the accounts now before us, and the following streets--Tai Wo Street, Third present time. This activity in the stool trade Street, Sun Wal Lane, and the premises of has existed for over a year and has been greatly "H.K. Spinning and Weaving Co. The Indian case was taken from the maishad at Kun- Chung Kowloon, Uno further case, was returned yesterday, the victim being dumped at Yazmati.
augumented by the recent coal strike. Eeveral independent producers have been appealed to, bat all bave mare orders booked than they can possibly fill and the steel for the new ships must be bought from foreigners.
I
that there is nothing behint thêm, Everything is shown in the accounts.
Mr. G. M. BAIX-Excuse me, what I said was that from the clear statement made from the chair, shareholders would be quite satisfied there was nothing behind. That was what I said. -
The CHAIRMAN-I beg your pardon. I did not quite catch what you said.