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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 1911.
COMPANY MEETINGS.
(Continued from page 3.) ̃
in the recent accession of a powertal Amoricin financial group to the international combina. tion, in which British; French and German interests have for some time past worked harmonienaly tagother. The aim of this combination, which are to assist China in her material development and economic reform along sound financial lines, free from political or territorial designs of any sort, receive added strength and, support from the known views of the American Government; and we may feel sure that the Chinese Government will present
INTIMATION
KOWLOON - CANTON RAILWAY.
(BRITISH SECTION.)
TIME TABLE.
Os and after 1st March, 1911, and until further Notice.
DOWN TRAINS.
WEEK DAYS.
NAME OF STATION,
y realise that the solution of the diffloult KOWLOON financial problems by which it is now confront HUNG HỒM – Arr ed car bost be scoured by co-operation with
61.2 these aims. As regarde actual results during YAUMATI
the past year, I have to record the conclusion
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UP TRAINS.
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WEEK DAYS.
SUNDAYS.
NAME OF STATION.
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10.00A.M.
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11.48
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3.22
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11.52
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5.18
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of an Anglo-German supplementary loan of SHATIN £4,800,000 for the completion of the Tientsin- Pukow railway line, a line likely to be of immense importance in opening up the north-eastern provinces of China. Of this TAIPO M. amount, a sun of £3,000,000 was recently issued on the Berlin and London markets, FAN LING and the satisfactory result of this issue affords proof of the high place which Chinose urelit LOWU continues to bold, and of the demand for Chi Base bonds which are accompanied by tho guarantees in which the public have learned to put their faith. The loan agreement for the
Hongkong, 20th February, 1911, Hakuang Railways," or the sections of the
NEW BRITISH COLOMBIA. Hankow-Canton and Hankow-Szechuan lines one time a serious and far-reaching collapse in lying within the provinces of H upei and Hunan,the general credit of the community might have taken place. Speaking entirely as an outsider,
The history of the prairios is boing repented kus not advanced greatly since your Chairman I might almost say.nu impartial spectator of with enrious exactness in that part of the spoke to you on the subject list year. Its dis what was taking place, it was plain that the Province of British Columbia which lies north cussion has in fact been suspended periing an
business community of the Far East was passing of the Grand Trank Pasilio Railway route from abatement of provincial feeling on the subject through one of the most serious crises which the Yellowhead Pass to Fringe Rupert, says has arisen in the history of the Eastern trade. Canada, the London illustrated weekly. As the and a removal of the dificulties known to con- I believe that an overwhelming disaster was prairies were first of all reported barren and front the Chinese Government. Negotiations altimately prevented, largely by the able manner unfertile, so those tracts of the Pacific Province balter form, are described for the completion of the arrangement, have, in which the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank which, for want of
was this handled and the courage and skill with us New British Columbia," have been stated however, recently been reoperet, and it is hoped which the management slepped into the breach. to be unfit for onltivation of the soil owing to that the desire of all parties to bring this long On the last cerasion on which I had the honour the summer frosts. Both these notions have deferred matter to a conclusion may result in of seconding the Report and Accounts we joined been explodes. The fertility of the Prairio an early and satisfactory settlement. The in deploring the loss of our dear old friend, Provinces is now a matter of world-wide whole of the British section and part of "The Lack of Hongkong," while we consoled wonder, while it has been conclusively proved that all kinds of vegetables and grain the Chinese section of the railway between ourselves with the thought that his place was to
bo so worthily filled by the Chief Manager crops Can be produced in the great Kowloon and Canton have recently been just appointed by the Board. Time sheltered valleys drained by the rivers dowing opened to traille, and within a fow months it is passes and, in his turn, Mr. J F M into the Skeena. The prairies passed through probable that trains will be running over the Smith has left for Home, where we trust he will the period when ranching was largely carried have many years of joieure before him. Wo are
on until the growing settlemeal and increased entire length of the line. important, however, glad to know that his services are not to be alto norenge under crop made it impossible for the as this line, in itself, is before its advantages gether lost to the Bank, but that he will still cattle owner to allow his herds to roam at will over many score of miles. At present ranching can be fully felt, the trunk line between Canton continue to benefit us with his advice. He has and Hankow must be constructed. When that left behind him a reputation of which ho tay is being carried ou in New British Columbia, well be prond, oud he has to the full justified the bat the settles are devating attention to tha is accomplished there is no doubt in my mind confidence repased in him by the Board and produce of vegetables and cereals, and it is easy that great material benefits will accrue both to shareholders of the Bank. In Mr. Stabb, our to prophesy with accuracy that with the comple
tion of the railway and the increase of settlement this Colony and to Canton. I mentioned, when new Chief Manager, we great an old friend, one
whom we are, I am sure, all glad to see in the the mixed farmer will supersee the raucher. wo last met. Mr. J. R. M. Smith's departure honourable position in which he has been placed Thus the eyela of events through which tho from the Colony on Home leave, and in express and which bo has to wozibily won. I feel sure prairies have passed will be repented in the his ing now our keen regret at his subsequent retire that I am justified in saying tho shareholders-of mont, I know I voles not paly the feeliues of the Bank, knowing Mr. Stabb's reputation, will tory of that part of the Pacific Province lying my colleagues on the Board but those of all entirely endorse the wise selection mad by the the coast.
Boerd, and will agree that our interests could not shareholders and of the Stat. Mr. Smith has have been placed in
More capable hands. Fendered invaluable services to the Bank. The (Applause) With these remarks I beg to second THE ALIEN CRIMINAL IN LONDON. successive reports since he took over the Chief the passing of the repast and accounts. The motion was carried unanimously. Managorship in 1902 record the able manner in which he controlled the affairs of the Bauk. Although we lose his executive services in the East you will be pleased to hear that he has been invited to occupy a seat on the London Committee, where his experience and knowledge of Eastern, banking will be of great value! to us. (Applause.) Sr. N. J. Stabb, who has boon Acting Chief Manager during Mr. Smith's absence, has been appointed Chief Manager, [179] (Applause.) He commands the implicit confid. ence of your Directors, and, I think I may add. of the shareholders generally. (Applause.) De fore moving the adoption of the Report and Accounts, as presented, I shall be pleased to answer any questions you may put to the chair. There being no questions, the CHAIRMAN moved the adoption of the Report and State.
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Mr. Quan proposed that the election of Mr. Friesland and Mr. W. Logan as directors be confirmed, and that Mr. H. A. Siebs, Mr. R. Showan and Me. G. Balloch be re-elected
directors.
Mr. C. H. Ross seconded, and the motion was unanimously agreed to.
On the notion of Dr. NOBLE, seconded by Mr. C. A. TONER, Mr. W. Hutton Potts and Mr. J. W. C. Bousar were re-elected auditors.
The CHAIRMAN-That is all the business, gentleman. I thank you for your attendance. Dividend warrants will be ready on Monday.
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HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LTD.
east and west between the Yellowhead Pass and
Cifinial statistics show that erime among undesirable. aliens in London is on the increase, and that the alien population is also increasing The figures of alien at an alarming extent, immigration given in the latest Report of the Chief Inspector under the Aliens Act, and dated May last, shows that the growth of the alien immigranta has been as follows since 1904.
Aliens living in London.
Year.
1904
1905
1906
1907
· 1908
1905 (estimate)
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Deslera in POSTAGE STAMPS, PICTORIAL POST CARDS, FLOWER SEEDS, TOYS, BOOKS, MANILA CIGARS AND CIGARETTES.
PEDDER ST, (INGKONG HOTEL
BUILDING), HONGKONG,
41,000
55,000
60,250
95,000
146
136,000
140,000
NEW CARTRIDGES.
By far the greater numbor of these consists of Russians, Germans, and Poles in that order. The offences against aliens, as shown in the
offiuist Report, are given as follows, the popular English Manufacturers. In figures referring to aliens in London only
Convicted of offences Relieved by the poor-matu Landtios in Asylums
2,617
8826 550
The-half yearly meeting of shareholders in the above Company was held on Saturday at the Hotel Mr. W. Barton Potts presided, and there wore also present: Hon. Mr. E. Osborne, Dr. J. w Noble (directors), Mesars M. S. Northcote A. Bryst, E. W. Tarroy, A. F. Davis, J. H. Taggart, Shi Po Shan, Lai Chan. Fung Tat London is in Stepney, no fewer than 54,310 be The rest majority of the allon population of Hang, Ellie Kafouris, E. D. Haskell, W. Ping Yeturned as resident there. The most high- Clarke und Mr. C. W. Mouny (speretary)." ext number is the 11,831 in Westminister
Home paper.
The Secretary having read the notice conven. ing the mosting,
The Hon. Mr. HEWETT gid-Having beas asked to second the report and accounts, I need hardly say I have much plesaurs in doing so, as it is a privilege to be associated with such an institution as the Hongkong & Shanghai Bank,
The CHAIRMAN said:-Gentlemen. With which year after year continues to place before its shareholders so satisfactory a balancs sheet. I your permission we will take the Report and will not attempt to follow the Chairman in all the Accounts as read. During the period moder details of his able and comprehensivospeech which review wo only had the a o of a portion of the hasso clearly set forth the very great nd diversifi- new wing (South blook) owing to late delivery
ed nature of the work carried on by the "ank, of the building; there were many delays and it There are, however, one or two points to which appears next to imposible in Hongkong for I will venture to direct spo íal attention. For buildings to be completed in contrast time. reasons which I think we only too well under Now that the new wing has been opened the stand, British Consols are, or were a few weeks Hotel is in a better position to cater to the age, at a lower point than they have been for a requirements of the travelling public, and I feel great number of years. The wise and conserva- sure that with an up-to-date, establishment as tive manner in which the Bank is controlled in ours now is we should be able to secure the koeping its securities written down to a low bulk of the trade, ocần though the competi- figure is fully demonstrated by this fact, that tion is very great. While we can get mon y at this further shrinkage in the value of Console 6 per cent, we have not called up the $25 liability bas been fully met out of current revenue for on the 8,000 new shares, your directors deemin
it more adv ntageons to sh reholders generalig the past six months. This thoroughly sound not to do so. In recommending the appropriation system extends, I believe, through the whole of of profits your drevors bare departed from their the work of the Bank, and thus we are able to usual custom of a king aber allowance for feel that while there is no falling off in our writing off, and have stretched a point in favour of maintaining the same dividend for the reason dividenda full provision is being made to meet that the working sero at has bron burdened any and every sudden call which may be made with expenditure of a non-rentrent, nature in on the resources of the Bank, such as must connection with the opening of the new
wing. These remarks are prompted by from time to time occur in the history of an
suggestion made to the Directors by a share Institution such as this. The Chairman has holder urging that the dirid nd should not be re- made special reference to railway extension is duced, a sugestion which has not in th sligh est China, and I am sure we all enti ely enderse degro infonced their decision. Before moving what he has said as to the adviability, not to shall be pleased to us or any questions.
the adoption of the Report and Accounts I say the necessity, for the Kowk on-Canton no There sing no questions. being extended to Hankow,hus linkin us with the vast and ever-expanding railway system which now extends throughout the longth and breadth of Asia. This extension to which special reference has been made will, unquestion ably beneft not only our Colony but our reighbours in the adjoining provinces of Chino, and we hope to see it accomplished at an early
The CHAIRMAN propo-ed the adoption of the report and acco nts, which was sooouded by Mr. NORTHCOTE, and carried.
Mr. Baxan proposod tie re election of the Hon. Mr. E. Osborne as a directer.
Mr. TERREY seconded, and the motion was agreed to.
On the motion of Mr. TAGGART, seconded by
Dave of The Lowe, CA., were re-elected auditors.
INDIA'S OPIUM REVENUE.
Calcatta, February 1st. -At the sala of opium to-day the result was as follows: 1,260 chests of Bihar opium fetched as the highest figura Rs. 3.485, and as the lowest R 3.480; the average price was Rs. 3 481-3-8. The total perccede were Rs. 43,86,350. For 1,360 chesta of Benares opium the uniform price was Rs. 3,400 chest. The total 2,620 chosts were sold at a general average of Rs. 3,436-1-0, realising Rs. 910350.
A communique states:As the pinblic aro aware, regulations already exist prohibiting the import into-British India by means of the por of cocaine and sundry similar drags. These are now being replaced by a comprehensive notifies tion which extends also to opiam and its alko folds and to homp drugs. To avoid possible. inconveniene, to importers, affect will not be Kiven the notification till the 1st Juno next. Import by means other than the post will, as before, be silowed only under a Governmont permit.
WEATHER LEPORT.
On the 26th at 12.05 pm. The barometer has fallen penerally, particularly over N. China and Jayan.
Depressions are moving Eastwards to the N.E. of Japan. and over the North-west part of the So. of Japan
The auti-cycloais ara remains of the Upper Tangtan valley.
Fresh to strong monsoon will still prevail over the China Sea.
Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 am to day. 0.00 inches;
This forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon. to-day, is as followi Hongkong & Neighbourhood, winds, Formosa Channel **:
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date. As we all know, last-An'omu' affairs in The CHAIRMAN-Gentlemen, that is all South coast of China betree Same as No. 1.on Sale, at the Hongkong Dally Preis: X THERAPIONEX 127 the North were in a most critical position, par- the business. Divisiond warrants will be
ticularly in Bhanghai, where it was feared at
DURES TO STAY OURED.
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tendance,
Office.
Hoogkong, 6th February, 1911.