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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRI SS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 171H 1903
been putting forward bogus reports of impending agreements, and tendering offici ous advice to Japan to make peace with Russia while her enemy was yet on the It is to the credit of the diplomatic skill
way.
Wo understand that it is in contemplation, by the Masonic Quadrille Club, to hold a Subscription Ball in the City Hall, about the middio of February next.
S. WATSON & CO., and knowledge of omside untious possessed of the Hongkong Junta, says the Cablenews,
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by the statemen who guide the affairs of Japan that they have from the beginning boca able to clearly see through the extreme-
Castello and Apacible, two prominent members have returned to Mauila, and takes the oath
of allegiance to the United States.
Sorgeant P. Brasil, who has been the ly self-interested motives that underlic personal interpreter to Sir Henry Blake for
A Caloutta telegram of the 1st December TELEGRAM S. says:-Largo quantities of ammunition and Fort William arsenal to Siliguri, which after all warlike stores are now being deapatohed from in to form the base of the operations in Tibet.
Tho Russian Ministry of Education has instruction in the Tibetan language and litera decided that a special chair for imparting
Oriental Institute at Vladivostock. At the tare shall be established next year in the same time the Blinistry referred to has asked
Germany's netion. By the convention be the last three years, has been allowed to racato | for a grant of £2,600 to be used in publishing at tween Great Britain end Japan, the his position at Government Honse at his own the Oriental Institute a newspaper in Chinese.
alliance only becomes defensive and offen. siyo in the case of Japan being attacked by more than one Power. France under her As meual, we are selling one of the best pre-cat statesmion sees clearly that she has no interest in promoting Russia's schemes
beginning of conquest, which are clash with her own ambitions; Germany,
sortments in the Colony of Goods for
Christmas presents :-
ONFECTIONERY in FANCY BOXES
of Rare Desige,
GOOD PIPES in Great Variely..
IGAR and CIGARETTE- HOLDERS and CASES. PANCY PERFUME SPRAYS. PERFUMES in FANCY BOXES, EBONY-BACKED HAIR BRUSHES.
BONY-BACKED TOILET MIRRORS. OAPS in PANCY BOXES.
MANICURE SETS.
ANCY PUFF BOXES.
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Nagasaki, says the Press may suffer from depression in trade, but the yearly increase in population goes steadily on, the average yearly moreno amounting to 6000. Her present
population is 143,163, of all nationalities. "
The transport Dilwara will embark at Houg. kong on the 21st January the 88th Company Royal Garrison Artillery, for Rangeen, and drafts for England. She will also embark drafts for England at Singaporn en route, and thenes sails for Southampton v « Colombo.
A correspondent writes as follows: Your correspondent re dead cattle at Silvermine Bay is quite out of it; there are over a dozen of Chinese cattle laying on the beach and in the back water at Silvermian Bay. The cattle from Kennedy were dumpel 40 miles ont from Hongkong; the cattle at Silvermine Bay have been there over a month, and probably were thrown overboard "during the recent monsoon from Manils.”
who has already by her recent maladroit policy alienated to a considerable degies the good feelings of the English nation, sees that any covert act of hers in assisting har present good friend and neighbour, Russia,
1 Beck, a prominent trader in Manila, was would consert the existing Convention into mn activé Alliance, does not care to press fined $500 and ordered to pay the costs of his matters to their legitimate conclusion.prosecution, io Manila on the 12th inst. for offering a bribe to Buperistondant Meban, Under the influence of that strange glamour of the Department of Strests and Parks, to which Russia bas heen able to throw over further his sales of stock to the city. Mr. North Germany, and which has apparently Book was in Hongkong last week... survived the century, Germany itches to do a good turn to her neighbour, and the way chosen is characteristic of the modern It is, of course, apparent that Germany has other motives, and is not above swallowing the leavings of the Bear. The That NICHOLAS I. in like circumstances, when he was intent on nttucking Turkey, tempted the British Ambassador at S. Petersburg with a similar suggestion, that
On the 19th inst. the British community,in he would leave some of the carcase to Eng. land; the British Ambassador indignantly Manila tendered a baugust at the English Club rejected the overture, which came to him to the retiring Governor of the Philippines, the Hon. W. H. Taft, after which fan illuminated from the Tsar's own lips, and this fired address was presented to him by Ceneal-General train of circumstances which finally cul minated in the Crimean War. What has occurred under the present circumstances lus not yet appeared in the light of history, but the very evident desire of the German Governo ent, to smooth the path of the Tear NICOLAS 11. in a like act of deglutition A. S. WATSON & CO. would go far to indicate that the great grandson has been more successful in the acceptance of the bait than his ancestor.
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Kenny on behalf of his British confrares. In accepting the address the Governor said “that the Americans have mach to learn from the British, and blood is thicker than water." The Manila Cablenews anys this is the nearest thing to a compliment that has been heard in a long time."
It is not often that the possessor of u Victoria Cross offers it for sale, When it does reach the auction room there is keen competition for it. This was the case when a Victoria Cross wou by Trumpeter Thomas Monogbau, of the Lud Dengoon Guards, was put op at Sotheby's last mouth. It was won on October 8th, 185, by Mouoghan at Sundṣela, in Oudh, daring the stirring days of the Indian Mutiny Monaghan with a omarad, Private Anderson,
saved the life of the
commander of the
DAILY PRESS SERV (FROM OUR OWN CORRISPONDENT,] THE "SUPAO " CASE. SHANGHAI, 16th December, 3.25 p.m.
THE TEST MATOR.
LONDON, 16th December, 11.15 a.m ENGLAND'S GOOD POSITION.
The total plague mortality in India during the week ending the 29th ult was 17,617,
· Australia's second lonings has elesed for against 18.899 in the previous week, and 2,915 in the corresponding period of inat year. The bay Presidency 11,701, Karachi 18, Madras 485, Trumper carrying his bat for 183. detailed figures were: Bombay City 47; Bom- 264; Calcutta ; Bengal 625; the United England, being set 193 to win, has made Provinces 1,819, the Punjab 1,154; the Central 122 for 4 wickets in the second innings. Provinces 2,051; Mysore 693, Hyderabad 792; Rajputana 24; Central India 975; Kashmir 23: Coorg one.
BOXING.
A boxing contest took place last night at the
a 15-round contest between City Hall, promoted by Mr. J. Christia. The first oroot was Emerton, of the Humber, and Donger, of the re.uld as draw, Blanford, of the Leviathan, Leviathan, A game tussle botween both men the net Bergen, of the Tamar. Bergen had cons de,able advantage in height and roach, and after a splendid bout, gut toe better of his man in the eighth round. The event of the evening was the meeting of Newman and Preston, a 2-round contest. Newmen, how. ever, was the belter man, and knocked bis man
out in the third round after some hard fighting, The match between Johnson, of the Amphitrite, and Dyle, of the Leviathan, had to be post poned owing to lack of time.
Denger has challenged anyone in the Colony at nius stone, and Thompson, of the Vengeance itamed a challenge to the winner of the 10st. 41b. event. He will therefore mact Newman if preliminaries can be satisfactorily arranged.
The hall was well fillad, and the various events gave complote | satisfaction to the audiencs.
Mr. W. G. Frost, who referent the main event, was handicappelin the performance of his duties by interruptions from the body of the hall. A gong or bell would be of great assistance to enforce order. Mr. E. Houghton was referee and timekeeper.
CANTON.
[FROM OUR OWN C.-KRESPONDEST. ]
Caston, 15th December. KIOT ON THE RAILWAY.
On Sunday evening it was given out that on the newly-opened railway. The first report there had been a riot of considerable propertion was that the guards (larga gumbers of whom
VARSITY FOOTBALL. LONDON, 16th December, 11.15 am.
OXFORD WINS AT RUGBY, The Oxford and Cambridge Rugby foot- ball match has heen won by the Dark
Blues.
THE DECISION AT LAST.
Four of the Four of The Supne case has closed, prisoners, including the alleged Hankow rehol, have been discharged. The fate of
the two pamphleteers, is awaiting on an agreement hetween the Chinese Magistrate and the British Assessor as to the sentecce.
Time 2.10-2/5. A very close finish between
Brat 3 ponies.
6.The Hack Stakes- mile.
Mr. Stella's Acthur (Walstor) Mr. Pearson's Coronet (Pearson)...
Mr. Puttenham's Merrylogs
(Bobnorr): 3
Time 1.46. Won easily by several lengths. 7.-The Teamens Cup---Twice round and a
distance,
Mr. Mia's Adrisa (Oswald)... Mr. Talwo's Herpoos (Zhan)
Mr. Dorset Blancmange(Sohborr) 9 *Times 3.073 Won by 3 longths. 8.The Mandarin's Cup.-oven Furlongs. Capt Hope's Hercules (Crighton) Mr. Stella's Atoes (Webster) Mr. Irish's Promotion (Sabnorr)... Time 1.58. Wen exaily.
SECOND DAY, 9TH DECEMBER. 1.-The "Dizzy" Cup.-1 alo.
Mr. Irish's Promotion (Behnorr) Mr. Mia's Irresistible (Dawald)"
2
Mr. Vickora's The Sapper (Zahn). 3 Time 317 Close finish; fine riding by Os-
wald,' angajar el p
2-The Big Swoop Cup.-Servon Furlongs, Capt, Hope's Conon (Crighton)... Mr. Onwald's Hidalgo (Oswald)........ Mr. Dragoman's Cairo (Schnorr. 3 Time 1.53 Won very easily mile, length
between 2nd and 3rd.
3-The Haekwan Cup.--Once round.
Mr. Oswald's Uncle (Oswald) Mr. Madagascar'a Blancador (Zahn) 2 Capt. Hope's Hercules (Crighton): Time 1.24. A ulose finish, Oswald again
distinguishing himself.
4-Ti Hongkong Cup.-14 miles.
Mr. Stella's Alkor Zabu)
Mc. Dorset'a Blanemange (Soknorr) Mr. Taiwo's Hermes (Crighton)... Time 328. Half length between 1st and 2nd,
Mr. Pattenham's Acs of Hearts 5-Tho Chassis Cup.---† mile,
(Schnors)
Mr. Oswald's Birius (Oswald) Mr. Madagascar's Malgache (Zahu) 3 Time 1.37 Won by length." 6The Compradoro's Cup.-14 miles.
Mr. Cosmos's Chaos (Oswald) Mr. Stella's Atoer (Webster) Mr. Borset's Blancmango (Zabe), 3 Time 3.32 Won by a length..
7-The Foochow Stakes.14 miles.
[There were eaten men charged in all, but Chen Fao, the Editor of the Supdo, succeeded in evading arrest. Chen Chang-gi (een of fo, having boou in prison four months, were Che Fan, Chian Yna-song, and Cheng Chich- Diently punished, as they were "minor according to the prosecution's admission safl Chih-tze, a former Chikhsien or district magis offenders. The alleged Hankow rebel is Lang trate. The two pamphleteers, who now await sentence, are Charg Pin-ling and Teon Yung; case, adjourned sine die by the Mixed Court on their offence is "seditions libel." The re-opened the 21st July last, was tried before a spacial tribanat consisting of the Chihlsten, of the native sity (Mr. Wang), the magistrate of 1.-The Club Cap-11 miles, the Internationa! Mixed Court (Mr. Tong), and the British Assessor (Mr. B. Giles),-ED. D. P.1
REUTER'S SERVICE.
IMPORTANT ADMIRALTY ORDER.
LONDON, 11th December.
An important Admiralty order reduces, by periods varying from two to pulsory retirement of all officers, and limits years, periods of non-service, entailing the com
Capt. Hope's Cenon (Crighton) Mr. Min's Adrien (Oswald) Mr. Taive's Frolic (Zahu) Time 2.45 Won casily.
start to finish.:
Conon led from
THIRD DAY, 10TH DECEMBER,
1
Mr. Min's Irresistible (Oswald) Mr. Vickers's The Sapper (Zahu).. Capt. Hope's Harcules (Crighton) 3 Time 2.54 9/5. Won sasily by 2 lengths; bod 3rd.
2.--The "Captain Hope" Challonge Cup.-1
milo,
Mr. Mio's Adrian (Oswahl): Mr. Puttenbum's Ace of Hearts Schaprs)
Mr. Dragoman's Cairo (Zehu) Time 2.12 1/5. Wou very easily." 3.—The Ladies Parge,—‡ mile.
In the circumstances it seems, then, likely sort of enough, na reported, that some a preliminary arrangement has been entered into between Japan and Russia on the conditions that Jupnu is to shut her eyes with regard to Russia's occupation of Manchuria. Indeed it is difficult to under-regiment, Lieut-Colonel Sitapson, who had stand what other course was open to Japan, been cut down and warrounded by a band of are stationed along the line) had been ill.Periods of shore employment to five year. unless indeed she were upheld by the robols, So; bravely did Monoghan and Ander. treating and squeezing the coolice, who had at By 1907 the active list will be gradually Youmenymouste sigueil snaraunications that bort unanimous consent of all the European son defend their wouzdaŭ colonel that every one length arisen and punished their oppressors. increased to 19 Admirals, 22 Vice-Admirals, 55
of the desperate band of sapo ye was killed. Later reports state that this was not the ease, Rone-Admirals, 253 Captains, and 373 Com- The Ledger Cap.- mild, The Cruss was sold for £43.
Spondents must forward their names and ed. frutention, but as evidence of good faith Ali Fetters for puthwestion shell be written or øve side of the paper paly.
cone with ensunications addressed to the Existe,
at early speared
Pers will be inserted.
extra coquies of DAILY PEREN should be beat Left 11ean, on day of publication Areas how the supply is limited, Only supplied for Cush Trigraphic Address: PRESS Codes: A.B.C. 5th Ed.
Lieber' 1. Now, 33. Telephone No. 12
BIRTH,
The order has been favoumbly received a calculated to stimulate zcal, accole- rate promotion, and above all to promote the survival of the fittest.
but that the coolies quarrelled among themselves. manders. and when their blood was up started to loot and Powers Jupau certainly could not, nor indeed could any other Power noting in-
The Far East has a moderate share in the barn everything within sight. A copatrustion dependently, forcibly prevent the occupation of the inland territories, especially when King's birthday bonours. We have announced shed was barat down, and several of the Furopoun staf had to escape by swimming China, whether from atter weakness or the majority, The following is the full list :--- On the 14th December, at No. 5, Seymour Road, from direct treachery, has agreed in the Prof. B. K. Dougles and Mr. Ernest Flower, from their house-bonte, and sustained losses of orgeng, the wife of BERNHARD EMANUEL, of a occupation. The revolution has evidently M.P., are made Knights, Fir Cyprian Bridge valuables. Two of the combatsul coolies were (341been awollowed with a considerable amount receives a G.C.B., and Lord Charl-s Beresford killed, and many injured. The whole affair dughter.
MAEDIAGE.
an Mr. Thomas, Herbert Kershaw, late Legalable outbursts of excitement which seem to ocear periodically among the Chineso coolio On the 11th fecumber, at the Cathedral, of compunction, and the extent of the salve K.C.B. The honour of C.M.G. is conferred appears to have arisen in one of those unaccount- lunghai, by the Hov, C. J. F. Symons, HenexNT ALFRED, SUB of JAMES GRAY, of Shanghai, to for this compuuetion is clearly the subject Adviser, Federated Malay States, and Mr. W. H. HILDA HAUDE, oldest daughter of the late Swer that has hitherto stood in the way of any Clark, of the Board of Trade, for services in class. HERBERT POULTE, of London and Norwich.
settlement. On the other hand, Russia has connection with the negotiation of a Commercial heu carrying her game of bluff to a limit Treaty with China Ou Mr. David Sassoon An exhibition of naval force iu the Far the Victorian Order. Among the recipients HOMOKONG OFFICE :14, DeVeux Roan J. East suggested itself to Kussin as a ready of the Imperial Service Order is Mr. F. J. R. T. CONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STREET, PC. implement, which without going to war would. George Caulfield, Dirgster of Public Works.
Che
Daily Press. bng to be felt inconvenient to horself. His Majesty has conferred the Fourth Class of
JONGKONG, 17th DECEMBER, 1903
Federated Malay Etates.
Later details as to the frecue ore that it took The two persons killed were not coolies, but Chinese place some few miles above Fatshan. women, who were unfortunato -nough to fall in the way of the maddesed wok.
TELEPHONE IN CANTON For some time the institution of a telephone: ut last it is a fait accompli, the working being yster in Canton has been talked of, but now
ADMIRAL ALEXIEFT.
LONDON, 14th December. The Novee Vrya's correspondent at Viudi vostock wires that Admiral Alexieff-lins post poned his visit to S. Petersburg to January.
JAPAN AND RUSSIA.
LONDON, 14th December. Viscount Hayashi, the Japanese Minister in London, who has received the Russian reply, says he has no reason to change his previons opinion concerning ad ultimate pacific issue.
THE KAISER
LONDON, 14th December. The Kaiser, in receiving the officers of the
Reichstag, addressed them in a strong unaltered voice and emphasised the necessity for Germany participating in oversen polities and the importe
ance of cotton caltivation in the Colonies:
FOOCHOW RACES. g
FIRST DAY, STH DECEMBER The following are the complate results -
THE FATE OF CAPTAIN YANG. The curser of Yang, captain of the convince Japan as to the utter inutility of
In an action brought by Messrs. Van Launand Shameen guard, has at length, been brought resistance. The result has been distinctly our professing to have necess to any disappointing to Russia, who after twice Co., of Sydney, S.A., against the Thames and close by his dismissal from his position, special source of information, we are justified putting up finds herself in the somewhat Morsey Marine Insurance Co., La., for e05,000 he has furtherwors been deprived of all his shipment of cattle and sleep, intended for the to private life for (so the Cantonese jaok in the conclusion that the long drawn out ridiculous position of having left herself on various policies of insuranes taken out on a tiles and diguities, and is compelled to relire negotiations betiveen Japan and Russia without sufficient number of ships to show use of the German expedition for the relief of people here) the remainder of his day In the second Peking, and which cattle and sheep conld not be At the same time the dismissal is announced have at length reached some sort of a settle her flag in European waters, ment, however little confidence we may have place Russia fiuds bur only friend" not landed at Taku, keir port of destination, and of another officiel of higher rask than Yang, u its peramnency. The fact of course is in the sure way diaposed to give her unli- were consequently killed and thrown overboard, but less known to foreigners. The Viceroy
some few months ago the not liable for what occurred after the consign.ut, to which attention was drawn, repeatedly neither side sces its way to seriously united credit as three years ago, inconve. the defendant company claimed that they were has not departed from the policy of weeding arting is adversary, and a war between nient questions are suggesting themselves ment arrived at Taku, bat admitted liability forme be two Powers would certainly be pro- as to what Russia bas done with the money the loss which occurred during the yoyage
Mr. Min's Adrian (Oswald)... onged and rosullees. Japan seems all supposed to be applicable to industrial which they assessed at £210. Judgment, was
Mr. Vickers's The Miner (Zahn). through to have insisted on Russia's ac improvements, and Russia has nothing het nogordingly given for that amount, bat, on
chargout the very moderate rate of $400
Mr. Dragoman's Cairo (Schuorr)... 3. knowledgement of her practical protectorate ter to show then a financial condition appeal, an order for o vor trial of the case was in the lunds of the Imperial anthrazitics, who-The Stewards Cap-wile.
of this new departure,
Time G1-15 Won by length; 3 lengthe The Russian Ministries of Finance and the per mensem. All the large yamens will over Coren, while Russin bas equally pressed verging on bankruptcy, and a nation and granted by the Master of the Rolla, pa
between 2nd and Sed. her claim to freedom of action in Manchuria, army moneycombod with sedition. Russia and as no middle point, where both could has in fact been forcing the pace, and the Interior have made public an Ordinance of firet bare the savantage gree scomed to offer itself a deadlock occur-first check she meets finds her inconvenient-class importance to Englishmen and other for many large dealers and banks will also ed, neither side being willing to withdrawly overtasked. The other natious of Europe, eigners having direct or indirect interests in be provided for, Canton is indood going from its first position. Russia has been too, are beginning to look askance at the Russian shipping enterprises The joint Minis ahead. It may not be generally known that having recourse to her usual weapon, and continual advance of Hussin's, frontiers, terial Edict runs as follows: Vessels carry-one years ago the telephone was started, in
& Russian proprietor or proprietary. Syndicates nd the thing proved a failure, uzuya as bullied alternately China and Corea, while the explosive nature of Bussia's home ing the Russian Mercantile dag wast belong to Shameen, but very high-charges were made, ith hinte thrown in here and there as to affairs are beginning to loam up as fit sub-or companies oraingo ship, or ships trading he weakness and inutility of Japan and jects for consideration by her neighbours. under the Russian mercantile flug, must be com the folly of trusting to such a rotten reed; This is evidently the reason that some imposed entirely of Russian subjects. All the nd it has needed all the diplomatic skillmediate, if temporary patching up of some shareholders of a share company owning a cantile flag must be Russian subjects. In the nd good taste of Japan to counteract, with of the issues between Japan and Russia sela, or vessels, carrying the Russian mot but committing herself to ill-considered commends itself to both parties. It would, measures of retaliation, these injurious as however, be more than folly, it would sertions. The difficulties of the situation amount to actual insanity, to act as if any have been increased rather than diminished arrangement come to undor present condi- by the injudicious interferences of Germany, tions could be other than the most temporary who in the pretended interests of peace has make-believe.
a ship, or ships, trading under the Russian mer- ass of foreigners inheriting, wholly or partially, cautile fing, they must dispose of such proprie torship, to a Russian subject, or subjects, course, the inheritor or inheritors themselves within two years of their inheritanco, unless, of become Russion subjects,"
WEATHER REPORT.
The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued the following report
On the 16th at 11:55. The tarometer has
Chinus, particularly in the Northam
The depression is moving Eastwards in the B... fallen much over Japan risen rapidly over
A area of high pressure lies over N. China, and gradients are steep along the coast general-
part of the Son of Japan
4
Mr.Mudagascar's Blancudor (Zabx) 1. Mr. Irish's Promotion (Schnore).
3 Mr. Cosmos's Chaos (Pearson) 2-The Maiden Stakes,--4 mile.
Time 139, Won by short neok; bad 3rd. 3-The Totalbator Cup-13 miles. Capt. Hopes Conon (Crighton) Mr. Taiwo's Hermes (Schnore) Mr. Oswald's Hidalgo (Oswald) Time 3.56. Won in an easy enter by several
lengths.
Capt. Hope's Pacho (Crighton) The Min Stakes-11 miles, Mr. Cosmo's Chaos (Zahn). Mr. Vickers & The Sapper (Schnort Time 2.57). Won by short head,
ly with heavy monsoon in the Farmosa ChannaThe "C. B. R. Cap. 1 mile. Strong and increasing monsoon over the 04 in
Sea
Toremit Strong N. winds; shower at Brst, fine later; decreasing temperature.
Mr. Taiwo's Frolic (Zahn) Mr. Oswald's Sirius (Oswald) Mr. Stella's Alkor (Webster)
Mr. Madagascar's Blancador (Zahn) 1 Mr. Cosmos's Chaos (Pearson) Mr. Oswald's Uncle (Oswald)
....
Time 1.41 Won easily by several lengths.
Mr. Vickers's 'The Miner (Zoho)... 1
Mz, Aragoman's Cuiro (Schnorr)... Mr. Stella'a Uran (Webster)
o
3
Time 1871. Wor by iveral lengths, & length
between 2nd and Srd.
'༩༧ ཏྟཱ ཀྑུཉྩ
5.The Mancho Stakes.-Once runud.
Mr. Stella's Atver (Zuhn) Mr. Vickers's The Supper (Solinerr). Mr. Brady's The Squire (Crighton) 3 Time 1.28 175. Won by 3 lengths. 6.-The Consolation Cop-1 mile..
Mr. Oswald's Sirias (Cewald)... "Mr. Dorsete Blancmenge (Sabnorr) 2 Mr. Madagascar's Malgrobo (Zebb) '3 Time 2.11. Won in an eney canter. Sirius d start to finish, 7Tho Champion Stakes 1 milės.
Mr. Stella's Alkor (Zaho)
Capt. Hope's Conon (Crighton) 2 Mr. Min's Adrian (Oswald) 3 Tima 2.43. Concu led shortly after start. End
Alker challenged Conen at last I mile post and of 1st mile Adrian and Alker ware close up. passed him before straight. Won by 3 lengths, Adrian almost fetching Conon on the post. The rest of field was: Chaos, Blancador, Miner
EWO COTTON SPINNING AND WEAVING CO., LD.
ordinary meeting to be held at the offics of the general managers on the 21st December at 8.30 p.m.
The following is the report of the above ompany for presentation of the eighth
The general man gers have pleasure in submitting a statement of accounts to Blat October, 1903, showing the result of twelve months' working to that date.ap
The native cotton crop of 1909 was sp exceptionally good one both se regards quantity and quality, but owing to heavy exporte to a high level throngbout the year notwith- Japan and Europe the prics was maintained at standing which, however, the mill was able to sell its entire production at a profit.
The balance at credit of proff and loss so- const after writing off the debit shown in previous account of Tis: 4,215.88 amounts to rls. 71,055.05, which it is proposed should be dealt with as fellowAAA
To pay a dividend of 8 per cent on the paid... up capital of the company,
N Say Tails 4 per share on 15,000, Fla. 60,000,00 Carry forward to new account 11,655.08
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Tl: 71,655.03
CONSULTING COMMITTEE.
Mr. Hang Dah has resigned his seat on the Committee, and the vacancy has not, so far, been filed. In accordance with, Artiole XVII. the members retire, but all are eligible and offer themselves for re-election,
AUDITOR.....
Mr. Wingrove has sadited the company's accounts, and his re-election to the position requires the confirmation of shareholders.