TELEGRAMS.
{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
THE MINERS' STRIKE AT VANCOUVER.
VICTORIA (B.C.), August 18th. The presence of the militia is checking the rioting in the coal fields, but the Ladysmith district is still under - mob rule.
Scores of non-unionists, have been escorted from the towns, and Orientals
have been driven out.
Vancouver
to
Four hundred additional troops have been despatched from Victoria. A number of mine managers have been forced to take refuge in the hills, business men are leaving the towns, and a number of houses have been burnt.
The semi-official
THE SAN FRANCISCO EXHIBITION.
WHY GERMANY DECLINED TO PARTICIPATE,
BERIN, August 17th.
Nord- newspaper doutschis" ways that the German Govern- ment, which was approached on "the question of participation in the San Francisco exhibition in the friendliest way, did not reach a decision not to participate with a light heart, but the Government has to reckon on the reluct
COMPANY MEETING.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, AUGUST 18ra, 1913.
THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION.
The ninety-sixth ordinary half-yearly general meeting of the shareholders of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation was held on the 16th inst,
submitted.
V.R.C. AQUATIC SPORT.
3
At the conclusion of the tests
INTERPORT SWIMMING.. Obina were steadily Improving until the the talented administration of the Bank's outbreak of the rent trouble caused affairs. It is very satisfactory to seo the
The final interport swimming tests will another setback, and E regret to say that sterling reserve kept at a realisable
THIRD NIGHT FETE.
will be held this afternoon at the V.R.C, at present business generally is seriously value of £1,500,000, although to do this hampered It is to be hoped that these has necessitated largo drawings from
The third night aquatic fête promoted commencing at 6,30 p.m. As the public internal disturbances will speedily end the ball-year's profits, and it is to be as once confidence is restored and mer hoped that we have seen the last of such by the V.R.C, was brought off on Saturday, of Hongkong is being asked for subscrip- chants are able to move goods with safety, expenditure. As our Chairman pointed and proved a great jucers. This was tions to defray the cost of sending a I for sure we shall see trade active in the out in this part of the world we have largely due to the sporting spirit dis- representative Hongkong swimming team Far East. With regard to the prozent been living in troublous times, and it is disturbances, hould like to especially with some relief that the present position pissed by the veterans, who turned out to Shanghai, the committee feel that the to a man to compete for honours in the publie should be allowed an opportunity refer to Shanghai, where the recent fight permits us to have reasonable hopes of a period of pouce. It is particularly in the City Hall, when the ninety-sixthing was the cause of considerable anxiety pleasing to see China emerging from her ladies' nomination competition, and inci of witnessing these tests, and are there- report of the Court of Directors was I cannot but think that in view of the troubles without, so far as we know at dentally to show the younger generation fore throwing the Club open this after-
largo population and enormous financial present, having handicapped her develop- Mr. S. H. Dodwell (Chair: interesta in the Foreign Settlements of ment by making herself liable for of swimmers that they had not altogether noon to all who may care to attend 'and' rann), presided, and there were present Sharshal, steps should be taken to indemnities to foreign Powers. We now forgotten an art in which they used to watch. Messra G. Friesland, C. 8. Gabbay, prevent life and property being exposed look forward to the time when good excel. There were also some interesting there will be a polo match. Hongkong
as those lately government will eliminate such risks as P. H. Holyoak, G. R. Laurenz, F. Lieb, to such grave risks
encountered. The interests of China are have been recently run by the inhabitants swimming events on the programme, and interport pole team. The Rest, which
will be well worth sceing. W. L. Pattendon, J. A. Plummer, H. A identical with those of other nations in of Shanghai and ather Treaty ports. The committee carried things through to Siebs and the Hon. Mr. E. Shellim this respect, for it is conceivable that Gentlemen, it is with much pleasure that the satisfaction of all concerned. (directors). Messre. N. J. Stabb (Chief losses could be incurred of such magnitude 1 second the report.
Band of the 8th Rapjuts played selections Manager), A. C. Hynes, W. R. P. Thurs. tlint an indemnity to meet them might
of music during the evening. The officials field, F. H. Thomas, A. H. Barlow, G. M. cripple the country financially for many Young, P. C. Potts, W. H. Purcell, D. H. Silas, L. N. Letfe,~A. J. P. ·Pumfrett, F. B. L. Bowley, A. I. Love, E. Howard, L. Berindoague. S. H. Michael, W. Dunbar, J. H. N. Motly, F. H Ray, 5. 1. Carli, E. M. H. Netanzee, D. K. Moss, J. W. C. Bonnar, J. W. Taylor, A. E. Grillin, C. Pemberton, WE Clarke, Ellis Kadoorie, Rev. L. Robert, Messrs. Tang Chi Ngon, Ho Wing, Chan Sin Ki, Tsang Foo, Lau Tak Po, Wong Leang Him, Yeung Kin Fong, He Fook and Lo Cheung Shia.
The Chief Manager read the notice convening the meeting.
The CHAIRMAN said-Gentlemen,The report and statement of accounts having been in your hands for some time, I shall,
years.
THE SEXTUPLE LOAN,
The motion was carried ananimously. Mr. BowLex proposed that the appoint ment of Mr. P. H. Holyoak and the Hon. Mr. D. Landale as Directors be confirmed.
Mr. LEFFE seconded, and the motion was unanimously agreed to,
The CHARMAN-That is all the business.
wore:-
Lammert,
The
HONGKONG LAWN BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIP.
RESULTS OF THE 5TH ROUND.
Blarters.-Mesars. A. E. Alves and F.
Timekeepers ---Messrs. A. 8. Ellis, T. | (Taikon), A points to 13.
gentlemen. I thank you for your attend Rowan and E. Frohlich.
ance, Dividend warrants will be ready on Monday.
KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB *AT HOME."
ANNUAL PRESENTATION OF PRIZES.
Simpson, J. (Taikoo) beat, Farrell, P.
Dorrington, S. (Taikoo) beat Harvey, D. (Kowloon), 21 points to 11.
Pile, A. . (Civil Service) beat Gour-
Water Polo Referce-Mr. A. E. Alves, Umpire--Mr. W. Logan, Judges.---Mesars. A. A. Alves, F. Lam-lay, D. (Police), 21 points to 6. inert, A. Rodger, W. Anderson. G. L. Duncan, R. C. Witchell and G. Sewell.
Competitors Stewards.-Messrs. Crow- ther Smith, F. P. Lenfesty and F. Taylor.
Results of events were as follows :--- THREE LENGTHS HANDICAP (75 yards).- First heat: 1, L. C. R. Souza, receives asses., 2, H. J. White, receives 8secs. Time, 40 3/secs. Second heat: 4. R. C. Witchell, receives secs. ; 2, F. L. da Rozo,
Russell, W. (Kowloon) beat Guy. L. (Kowloon), 21 points to 19.
The winners of Simpson . Dorrington and Russell . Pile meet in the final.
ance of German commercial circles, which with your permission, take them as read. five remaining groups, and, on the 26th managed to spend an enjoyable after-1 receives 4secs. Tine, 43 3/secs.
a general weariness of was dur to exhibitions. The inauguration of the Panama Canal would probably alford &
fitting opportunity of showing the interest of Germany in this mighty achievement, for which tho world was indebted to the United States.
MEXICAN PAPERS ATTACK
AMERICAN DOCTOR.
NEW YORK, August 17th.
A telegram from Mexico states that most of the newspapers violently attack Dr Hale, who had been in Mexico sure months before Mr. Lind for the purpose of informing President Wilson of the situation. Dr. Hole has received dozens of warnings of his danger of arrest and expmision.
THE DAVIS CUP.
NOW FOREIGN AND DUTIABLE.
NEW YORK, August 17tli.
Customs officers at New York seized the Davis Cup, and when the English tennis players arrived, refused to return it sill the duty was paid, declaring that the cup became foreign property when the Englishmen won it.
THE PRIZE RING.
SYDNEY, August 17th. Bill Lang defeated Petty Officer Curran on prints in a twenty round contest.
INTERESTING SOCIETY
ENGAGEMENT.
LONDON, August 16th. Kaid Maclean has become engaged to the daughter of the late General Sir Harry Prendergast:
MRS. PANKHURST.
LONDON, August 17th. Mrs. Pankhurst has gone to France to undergo a cure.
DAILY MAIL" WATERPLANE
RACE.
LONDON, August 17th. Amid sunshine and calm the Daily Muit waterplane race for £5,000, confined to machines with British engines, com menced on Saturday. Mr. Hawker, on
& Bopwith biplane, left Southampton, cheered by throngs of people, on the 1,600 mile course round Great Britain, ri Ramsgate, Yarmouth, Ardeen. Cromarty, Oban, Dublin, and Falmouth. Flying high and fast, he was again cheered at the various coast towns.
Mr. McClean, the only other competi-
tor, staris inter in the afternoon.
A later message says that Hawker arrived at Yarmouth in four and a-half hours. McClean is expected to start on Monday.
ENGLISH COUNTY CRICKET.
I think you will agree that another very satisfactory result is added to the records of the Bank, and I trust you will approve of the proposed division of profits, which is practically the same as the distribution made at this time last year, viz. ;-;
A dividend of £2 per share. $250,000 added to the silver reserve $250,000 written off Bank premises
-fund.-
account.
INTIMATIONS
THE BEST
BREW
This proved an excellent race, and great THE BREWER'S excitement prevailed among the spectators duing the struggle between the first and second men in the dual stages. White led in the first and second lengths, but the pace proved too warm for him and Rozu, and they fell out in the last lap, leaving Witchell and Suaia racing almost lovel Nearing the finish of the lap Witchell had
a slight lead on Souza, but the latter put
When addressing you in February in the chair last, my predecessor announced to you that a satisfactory agreement had been arrived at between heresy Government and the Sextuple Group with regard to the tetins of a long of £23,000,000, the concluding formalities of which awaited only the completion of Chinese between the arrangements Government and the Powers interested. for the appointment of suitable foreigners to the advisory and executive posts con- templated by the lean agreement. The disenssion of this matter took longer than
On Saturday the Kowloon Cricket Club was anticipated, and in the meantime, inkeld in "At Ilome" at the Club Pavilion the latter part of March, the unexpected and ground, and notwithstanding that Announcement was made that the Ameritavy rain in the latter part of the after- can Group, for reasons which were
noon caused the abandonment of the team published in an official communication to
Press, had withdrawn from the spoon tournament when at a most interest the
The American ing and exciting stage, those present Sextuple consortium. share was, however, taken over by the
FINAL, L. C. R. Souza, 47 3/5sec.; April, with the approval of their ve 100.
The annual presentation of prizes, R. C. Witchell, 47-4/5sees. Governments, the reorganisation loan was signed. The ban, of £25,000,000 was afterwards took place. issued on the 21st of May simultaneously Mr. P. R. Wolff, the acting President in London, Berlin, Paris, St. Petersburg of the Club, in the course of a short and Brussels, and the success it achieved speech, referred to the success of the Club bore testimony to the concurrence of the in the Cricket League last season. They public with the wisdom of the policy had attained the second place, and he which had been so patiently adhered to hoped that next season they would come out at the top. In the previous season by our own and the other Governments, they won the Tennis League trophy, tak and the necessity for proper safeguards in this year, unfortunately, they had the the Cricket League, respect to security and the expendituresume position as of funds, on which that policy was based. No. 2 on the table. Still he thought that The purpose of the loan, after liquidating was very gratifying. He thanked Mr. The balance remaining to be carried the arrears of the Boxer Indemnity due Green for the very able way in which he to the Powers for 912, aims at releasing had run the tennis tournament this year, forward to the current half-year amounts
this Provinces from the present drain and also Mr. Mend for taking over Mr. ku 82,052,182.91, being sune $41,000 more on their resources, by the consolidation Green's duties while he was away. The than was brought in from the previous and centralisation of Provincial loans games wes keenly contested, and the account. You will see from the report contracted under the late dynasty, and handicapping was very good. There was by the digoandment of unnecessary certainly one thing which might have that a part of our earnings has again troops; while, at the same time, it been a greater access, and that was the been diverted to writing down sterling provides the Chinese Government with American tournament reserve fund investments. The great substantial funds for carrying on the if the Club had another such tournament demands on capital of late and consequent administration during the period of next season some of the players would be transition from さ provincial to a more sporting, and play them out to high rates of interest obtainable have centralised fiscal system, and for the finish, and not abandon them as sour caused a further decline in all first class reorganisation and reform of the revenue as they saw they had no chaser of securities, making it recessary to readjust which constitutes the security of the lean, winning. He thought all members of the our book values below the point which, The efforts of the elder statesmen in Kowloon Cricket Club should be very Poking to grapple with the immense thankful for the splendid opportunities tast year, we had hoped would prove low problems which surround this task of they bad for sport and on such cheap.
are reorganisation
being terins. (Hear, hear.) In regard to the water mark. Our holding of £1,900,000 financial Consuls has been written down from watched with the keenest anxiety by all prizes, no one could complain that he did who have the interests of this great not get a chance, because there were suffi- £400,000 to £864,000 and now stands in country at heart, and was believe, like cient for all. He understood that those the books at 72 and other sterling ourselves, in its recuperative power and who did not win a prize in the tour securities from £34,000 to £320,100; to immense capability for development underments and turned up that day to play a wise financial administration. It is not would get a spoon. He believed that he effect these adjustments and maintain the too much to say that upon the result of was ous of the winners of the spoons, fund at $1,500,000 we purchased £45,000 these efforts depends the whole future of (Laughter.) He then called upon Mrs. 3 per cent. exchequer bonds due 1930 at China, and her ability to borrow on the C. W. Jeffries, the wife of the Hon. Trea 974, which have been placed in the books markets of foreign nations the further surer, to present the prizes.
The prizes were handed to the successful sums which are still essential for the at 95. The net cost, viz., Ed3,918 lis. Id. industrial development on which she must players in accordance with the following
list at 1/1 9/10-8447,340.60, was, as already depend for her growing economic needs. mentioned, met out of the half-year's The solution" of these grave and vital Recent experience makes one questions cannot but be retarded, and the profits. somewhat difficient in venturing an future of the country Jeopardised, by opinion with regard to future values of persistence is party strife and jealousies.. even first class securities: 1 shall there- The resturation of political cohesion and fore confine myself to the remark that financial stability must outweigh and reals, and I our investments seen to be written down precede constitutional
other
'DETIREMENT OF MR, HUVIER.
reserve fund, there are few changes of would lika to take this oppor
felt
on a final spurt and just succeeded in securing first place, by a touch. It was so close a shave that very few of the spectators saw it, and quite a number of them were of opinion that the result was He hoped that
tie.
RUNNING HEADER FROM SPRING BOARD.
G. E. Lace, 39 points; 2, S. Jex, 36 points. This was another sealed handicap event, and points were allowed for form,
LADIES' NOMINATION, A. E. Duarish; distance, entry and recovery,
D. Carvalho.
· GUINNESS'S
'WHEEL" BRAND
STOUT.
SOLE AGENTS FOR CHINA:
the H.
This was the event of the evening, and since the last interport swim probably nu aquatic competition held in the Colony has created mere amusement or been looked forward to with greater interest. The entrants had to live for cups, end were required to remain in the water A loud and for a period of five minutes. long burst of laughter announced the appearance of the contestants an paint like Indians on the warpath, and pathway above the bath, Bedaubed with clad in quaint and striking costumes, the threaded their way in Indian file through the cheering spectators. Heading the list was Mr. A. E. Donrich, weaning a diving dress the like of which has A Class Singles Handicap.), S. E
érobably never before berg seen in the "Class Singles Handicap,--1, G
V.B.C., and with a placard on his chest Green 2, E. Abraham. Wolf; 2, K, Macaskill.
proclaiming hit the best diver, Mr. "G" Class Singles Handicap, H. S.F. E. Hall appeared as a baxom damsel, And looked very attractive in the dainty Rouse: 2, A. Biermann,
The other Scratch Pairs-1,, Major Hunter and ingerig which he wore. Captain Clarke; 2, D. J. Mackenzie and H. veterans were also dressed to kill." and
as they pirouetted around the bath kept.
.. TENNIE
Club Championship--S. E. Green. Championship Final Round 1. Major Hunter; 2, Lieut. Beattie.
M. Stevens,
Amerwan "A" Class Singles-1, B. E.
Green; 2, H. E. Stevens.
American "B" Class Singles.-1, G. Wolf: 2, H. S. Ionse.
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the spectators in roars of laughter, In HOWARD
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oficial announced that a number of cups were in the bath, and that the mure whe Brought the most to the surface would be American Doubles.), C. W. Jeffries and the winner. The rampetitors took a
heuder.
Mr. Danirich's recovery H. Evans; 2, F. D Haigh and J. H. Mead.
marvellons. He swam to the side of the 1st XI-Bowling. K. Macaskill; Jielding,bath and, drawing nine cups from the H. S. Rouse; batting, Eng.-Lt. E. C. Sunith folds of his ample gown, handed · them 2nd XI-Bowling, G. Wolf; batting, over to the officials. Then he went under Whyte; best all-round, D. J. Mackenzie.
CRILERT SECTION.
In the spoon tournament the results at the close were as follow:-
Dace more bringing another four cups to
WATCHES.
THE AMERICAN WATCH
to very conservative figures. 1 may men-express the earnest bupe that the younger tion that the same roark also applies politicians of China will realise in what to investinents outside the sterling reserve direction the efforts of true patriotism fund, appearing in the necounts under should i, at this, the gravest juncture heading of Indian Government Rupee in the history of their country. Paper."
*Colonial · and and securities." Apart from the sterling Gentlemon, before sitting down, I outstanding interest in the figures of the tunity to express the regret balance sheet. The total of current by your Directors at the retirement accounts and fixed deposits in gold is of Mr. H. E. R. Hanter, Hr, Hunter £0,300,000 against 410 millions on 31st has rendered valuable services to the Bank, December last and 29 millions on 30th and I think it only right to refer specially June 1912, and silver current anemunts to the able runner in which he managed and fixed deposits stand at $30 lacs below our Shanghai branch through very trying the December Agures but $1 laes higher and difficult times. His sterling qualities than at this time last year. Bills payable are known to everyone who came, in con show an increase of some $10 millions tact with him, and I feel sure I vole the compared with the figures of a year ago feelings of you all in expressing very while on the other side of the account, sincere regret at the loss of his services cash, coin lodged with the Government and in wishing him many happy and against note issue, and ballion in hand prosperous years at home. Before moving and in transit, taken together, are 878 the adoption of the repert and accounts millions against $19 millions on 30th as presented. I shall be pleased to answer June, 1919. Bills thecounted, loans and any questions you may put to the chair. credits and bills receivable, approximate
ne questions, and the On, the proposition of Mr. Brawn, the to music, and received such an ovation as
Colony. closely to the figures at this period last CHAIRMAN proposed the adoption of the Hon. Secretary, a hearty vote of thanks is seldom accorded to performers in the THE PRICE OF THE HOWARD
The unly other item to which 1 report and statement of accounts, as was accorded to Mrs. Jeffries for present. yeRF, shall refer is Bank premises account, presented. This now stands at Su lucs and will be
Mr. Youso said-Centlemen,-I think further increased during the present half year by some 8 or 87 lacs for expenditure you will all agree that the statement the still to be met. I am sure the policy of Chairman tas put before us is a very continuing to write down our property satisfactory one, and results largely from will commend itself.to you. The new building in London is nearing completion and you will be pleased to hear that we expect to move in some time next month.
TRADE CONDITIONS AND THE DISTURBANCES IN CHINA
LONDON, August 17th. Kent drew with Somerset at Taunton. Hants beat Sussex at Southampton byhus shared in the general activity to a five wickets.
Leicestershire defeated Worcestershire at Worccater by eight runs..
Lancashire beat Middlesex at Liverpool by an innings and 11 runs.
Gloucestershire beat Warwickshire at Cheltenhaut by 247 runs.
Active trade conditions practically all over the world and a good demand for mony in most countries have been the features of the period under review, and Chinn, notwithstanding political unrest,
greater extent than might have been expected, if we take into consideration late unprecedentedly large accumulations of ailver, in the form of bars, dollars, and syone in Shanghai and North Chian. Owing to unsettled conditions hard coin has no doubt gravitated to the Treaty porta as being the safest depositories and trade has naturally been handicapped by
freely, is being hoarded. Conditions in
Yorkshire beat Surrey by an innings the fact that money, instead of circulating and 19 runs at the Oval:
There were
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ADJUSTED POR TEMPERATUER AND
the surface, and as he handed them overor Fixier QUALTY AND HOW PRECISION the side the Club resanded with shouts Awam (Green and Chunyit, Cope and Bravo, Tich," Well done. Tich." C team Then the names were written up on the Wolf, Rouse and Jack) 40. (Beattie and Brawn. P. II. Wolff and David board, at when Dunrich's headed the D. test ther was another hoisterous outbreak son, and R. Abraham) 31,
and the (Stevens and Elson, Wood and Mead, Brown of cheering The band then struck an and Haigh), 29. 13 tean (Pile and WenseThe passing of Salome." Jeffries and Macaskill, Bryson and. May), veterans gave a fina! exhibition of diving
ing the prizes, and Mr. Jeffries, replying on behalf of his wife, expressed hr thanks of the Committee and members of the Club to the donors of the handsome prizes.
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220 YARDS SCRATCH TLACE.-1. J. C Finch, miu, dosecs. ; 9, C. J. Cooke, 2min. 47sees. This race was a trial for likely were:-C. T. Cooke, A. A. Claxton, C. interport representatives, and the starters Finck and L, C. R. Sonza. The swimmerS got away together, Claxton taking the lead and holding it unt the the third length, Finch and Cooke following in second position fr the fifth length 1inch and Cocke, racing level, were in the van; but in the sixth Finch drew to the frout and as be turned into the seventh lap still had a sigh bad. At this stage Claxton and Souza gave up, but Cooke held Finch well, and made a big effort to
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WRITE GE BEND FOR CATALOGUE
THE SOLE AGENTS;
overhaul him is the home length. The CHS. J. GAUPP
leader, however went his advantage and succeerted in beating Cooke by a yard.
Teru RACE, J. C: Finch's team com prising A. E. Carroll, A. V. Barros,
, E. Lae and a Machadir. WATER POLU.-The sport concluded with a game of water polo but we teamie captained by R. C. Witchell (Whites) and A. A. Claxton (Blues). The sides were well matched and the Blues succeeded in
gaining a victory by a somewhat lucky. goal registered early in the first half.
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