THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1914.
TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS.
IranouĠH FRUTER'S AGENCY.] AVIATORS' UNFORTUNATE
QUARRÉL.
VEDRINES INSISTS ON DUEL WITH PISTOL.
[TUKOUCH REUTER'S AGENCYx.]
MR, MASTERMAN'S SUCCESSOR AT THE TREASURY,
LONDON, February 14th,
It is officially announced that the Hon.
E. 8. Montagu, Under-Secretary for
LONDON, February 14th Mr. Sourr, a Socialist, is also contesting
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COMPANY MEETINGS.
BANKING CORPORATION
RANDOM REFLECTIONS: Hongkong is giving itself up to THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI pleasure this week. Besides the annual Race Meeting, which practically moro polises four days of the week, we have Miss Maud Allan and the distinguished Cherniaysky trio of musicians with us, and the A.D.U. give their first perform ance of the Three Episodes on Satur-
INTIMATIONS
RACES
GOODS.
The ordinary half-yearly meeting of held at the City Hall on Saturday. The the shareholders of this Company was Chairman of the Corporation, Mr. H Dodwell, presided, and these also presont were:-Messrs. G. Friesland, E. Goetz, C. 8. Qubbay, P. H. Holyoak, Hon. Mr. D. Patteulen J. A Plummer, Hon. Mr, E. Landale, Messrs. C. Landgraf, WL Shellim, and Mr. H.-A. Sicba (Directors), with the following shareholders: -Capt. J. M. Hay, Dr. J W. Noble, Messes.. J. F. Cox Edwards, T. F. Hough, Ho . Swan, Chan Sui Ki, H. Percy Smith,
Smith, P. K. Kwok, Chun Kiung Yue, Gazda, W. Dunbar, Li Fo Lung, Wong Tsang foo. P. Potts, A. C. Hynes, K. D. Leung Him, C. W. C. Pemberton, E.
OUR CONFIDENCE JUSTIFIED. Kadoorie, F. Maitland, F. W. Melchers,Wa undertake to refund the Cost of any Ho Wing, EA, Soolemanjec, A. Rogers, Article if any of cur Customers are not entisfled
as we know how excellent our Such su offor could not be made if there wit Goods BTE.
the slightest doubt about our Goods All wr
Pants, February 16th. M. Vedrines, who has arrived in Paris from Egypt, when interviewed, said he would immediately send seconds to M. Quinton, the President of the Aorial League who recently telegraphed to Cairo advising him to apologise or fight the airman M. Roux. M. Vedrines insists Bethnal Green in the impending by quet, the "Schaffer meal, Prince Henry without the saying that he discusses the Fook, Lo Cheung Shui, A Findlay oua duel within 24 hours, stipulating election. that the duel shall be fought with Service revolvers at un precs. When it was pointed out that no second would accept Huch conditions, M. Vedrines replied “One of us must be wiped out Ho would assault M. Quinton if the latter would not fight He declared that when
"HANDS ACROSS THE SEA.'
BERLIN, February 14th. On the ocension of the historical ban of Prussia expressed his joy at the reconciliation of the North German DONATION TO NATIONALISTS FROM AMERICAN Lloyd and the Harburg-Amerika-Line,
which he hoped would be lasting.
THE AEGEAN ISLANDS QUESTION??
Bens, Febary 14th. M. Quinton was set:led, he would become started a subscription list to help the Islands question has been hande? over The Powers' Note on the Aegean
a candidate for Parliament, after which be would proced to Cairo to prepare for a flight to the Cape, which he exprels will
a fortnight.
KING'S INTEREST IN CHURCH ARMY,
LONDON, February 14th. Prebendary Carlile has had an audience
with the King, who expressed the keenest interest in the work of the Church Army and his sympathy with those who had made a alip, but were now working back agan to good citizenship.
Prebendary Carlile showed His Majesty the savings book of converted thief whom the King remembered us having stolon 3 watches on the day of King Edward's Coronation, and having said that he wished the King were crowned every day!"
SOUTH AFRICAN TEST MATCH.
DURBAN, February 15th The fourth Test match has begin lere South Africa has scored 162 for wickets.
INTERNATIONAL RUGLY.
ENGLAND DEFEAT IRELAND.
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LONDON, February lath. An immense. crowd assembled at Twickenham on Saturday for the Rugby International, England versus Ireland. His Majesty the King was a spectator of the contest, and he was repeatedly and rousingly cheerei. Mr. Asquith was aitting beside his Majesty, who shook hands with the two captains" before the game was commenced,
The sun was shining but the weather was changeable, and the turf on the
soft side.
The Irisa forwards were the first to become aggressive, and, following a rush, Lloyd picked up, and steadying himself,
TRISE.
LONDON, February 14th.
The United Trish League of Americ has at Mr. John Redmond $10,000,
A ROYAL BETROTHAL. -
BERLIN, February 14th The engagement of the Greek Crow Prince with Princess Elisabeth of Foday night. Sulting my taste to the times, India, will. succeed. Mr. Masternian asmania will be made public in April. I have just been dipping into a new Financial Secretary to the Treasury.
book bearing the title of "Gaiety and THE GERMAN SHIPTING DISPUTE.
George Grossmith," being some random ENGLISH BYE-ELECTION
SETTLED.
reflections on the serious business of enjoyment. Here we see Grossmith off world. In such a book it almost goes the singe¬a shrewd witty observer of tho
oft-quoted remark that we English take there are times when we seem to the our pleasures sadly. He admits that forsigeen to be a sad-eyed raos. Yet, though the stranger may doubt it, wo are just as keen as the people of any other country in our efforts to solve in ono form or another the problem of how S. B. Carlill, E. Howard, E. W. Haskell, to be happy-how to be happy though A. E. Griffin, J. W. C. Bonnar, D. K. married, how to be happy thoug, o Mous, D. McDonald, R. T. Thursfield. happy though rich." But I'll take my Potts, 5. II. Silae. A, S. Cousland, equally hard but to crack-how to be, H. Barlow, H. C. Sandford, G. N. how to be happy though poor, ora!!
afudavy that in this week of gaiety L N. Leefe, A. J. P. Pamfrett, G. A. we'll see more Sad-Eyes than Glad Eyes Hastings, H, Humphreys, F. Carroll, W. The little bit of Grossmith's philosophy M. Watson, J. H. N. Mody, Tang Chí this The happiest people, all the Ngon, Ho Kom Tong, and H. J. Gedge, that led me into writing this note is while, are those who have learnt how to with the Chief Manager, Mr. N. J. Stabb H.
money cheerfully.
The CHIEF MANAGER read the nalice opportunities are afforded this week for convening the meeting, after which those in search of, this key to happiness The CHAIRMAN said- The report and A recent world-wanderer who has statement of accounts having been in writen a book of his travels, deals your hands for some days I sball, with Hongkong ID sort of negative your permission, take them as read. It with the picturesque setting of
The view from the seamer is gratifying to your directors to be able in the bay at night," he adds to meet you again with a report showing- when the town (sic) is lit up, is very a prosperous state of the affairs of the picturesque; darkness hides the ugly Bunk, and an excellent result of the half- BERLIN, February 14th. The French Government has promised shells. First, near the shore, there are that these results are to no small extant features and distance keeps away the year's working. I cannot help remarking to Djavid Pasha the settlement of the the more or less regular tier of lights due to the wisdom and foresight of our
from the shops and offices, and then,
The Irish World (New York), hes
Nationalist leader.
DEARTH OF RAILWAY GENERAL MANAGERS,
LORD CLAUD HAMILTON'E LAMENT
LONDON, February 14th. Lord Claud Hamilton made a striking announcement at the meeting of the Great Eastern Railway Company, when he bewailed the dearth of young men in the railway world competent to be Genera Managers, and said that the Company had been compelled to secure the services of an American, Mr. Henry Thornton..
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RUSSIAN CABINET CHANGES.
BERLIN, February 13th. H.M. The Czar has issued & Ukase
accepting the resignation of M. Kokowzew,
at Athens.
LATER
The Collective Note of the Powers has been handed over at Constantinople also THE BULGARIAN KING'S VISIT TO AMERICA
BERLIN, February 14th. Czar Ferdinand of Bulgaria will be accompanied by the Queen and
tho Princes on the projected visit to America.
TURKEY'S MONETARY.
DIFFICULTIES.
Loan Question until the 15th March, THE POWERS' INTERESTS IN ASIA
MINOR.
BERLIN, February 14th The negotiations conducted at Berlin with France regarding Asia Minor are
The
Loudored for reasons of health, and Bearing conclusion. bestowing upon him the title of Count, reserving his decision for his further employment.
Lichnowsky and Sir Edward Grey, in negotiations between Prince London, are taking a favourable course. THE NEW MARCONI CONTRACTS,
Another Ukase addressed to. tho Minister of Finance, M. Bark, demando
LONDON, February 14th. radical reforms in finanes and declared next week of the new Marconi contracts. The House of Lords will deliberate: that it should be held illegal to enrich the State by gains from the exploitation of the drink hobit.
M Bark is an energetic worker and was formerly assistint of the Minister of Commerce, M. Goremykin. It is said that he favours the idea of replacing M. Sassarow by the Pan-Slavistic Minister, M. Hartwig.
THE SALE OF TITLE!
There will also he o motion by the Conservatives for an investigation of lity, in order to swell the funds of the the sale of distinctions and titles of nobi-
reigning party.
GERMAN COAL FOR LONDON GASWORKS.
LONDON, February 14th. M. Bark is on leave at present. He is using German coal, as being cheaper The London Gasworks have begun pointed cut as the future Premier, M. while of the dame quality British Goremykin is regarded as holding that col post temporarily..
M. Bark was, as a Sceretary, a friend of Count Witte and was formerly in Berlin studying the Germat Banking
System.
The Parisian Press is of opinion that Mr. Goremykin is intended as a locum tenens only pending a new Cabinet under Count Witte,
dropped & magnifcent goal. Later Quinn increased the lead by running over with an unconverted try. Then England in- faned more spirit and dash into their play, and following some good open work tries were scored by Roberts and Lowe, who took full adiantage of the openings. which were ado by the clever Foulton.
As composer of the Imperial Rescript There was no more scoring up to half to Mr. Kowkowow, Mr. Kriwajin, a time, Ireland this crossing over with a Departmental Chief in the Ministry of lead of a single point. seven to sixi
Upon the resumption, the English three. Agriculture, is mentioned. quarters.repeatedly attacked, and as the result of some thrilling rounds of passing, trica wore scored by Pillman, Lowe and Davies, the latter being converted by Chapman, Towards the close the Irish players made strenuous endeavours to pull, the game round, but wore only allowed to score one try, this being secured by Jackson, Lloyd converting. There was a big struggle until the end, England eventually winning by 17 points to 12:
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION:
-ENGLAND'S STREISE DEFEAT BY IRELAND,
MIDDLESBROUGH, Feb. 15th The International Association game between England and Ireland witnessed by a crowd of 30,000, the mulch being played in ideal football weather
RUSSIA MOBILISING.
BERLIN, February 13th.. The Viennese Clerical Press points out that Russia is mobilising.
THE NEAR EAST PROBLEM.
BERLIN, February 13th.
Jose
sease.
Abundant
these go out, the lights from the villas predecesors. in steadily strengthening on the hillsides, and the roads up the the position of the Bank by building up. hills, and even along the ridges at the
aak is your inspection.
RUTTONJEE
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WINE AND PROVISION MERCHANTS,
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tor, appear, making an agreeable and its reserves, thus enabling us to do our memorable impression. The writer has share in the financing of an increasing not secured a correct impression of our trade in the various places where the charming little island. If he had only Bank is established, and to show such explored it in the manner which raid eatisfactory figures, notwithstanding the FOR THE RACES
certain
have given to the world a much more keen competition of the present day. happy American Masons were very loth dividends has been £510,000 per annum, definite and favourable character. Those Since 1008, the amount paid away in to leave, and the strike of the men whe work in the bowels of the ship which eventually carried them away was just what they wanted. They had another jaunt to the summit of The Peak and feasted their eyes on the picture below."
The Chineso may be slow in some things, writes a correspondent, "but the young Chinese who are fortunate enough any inherent languor." He adds that to possess cycles cannot be accused of
of danger, they dash around harpin these cyalists are intrepid to the degree
ZEISS
PRISM
FIELD GLASSES.
representing a high percentage on our capital and reserves, The margin between that large amount and the net profits does not always permit of the reserves being increased on the same scale asin former years, but we are generally in a position to put aside something, and, looking to the future, your directors are convinced that the sound policy of the NEW LIGHT WEIGHT MODELS. times, when past should be adhered to, and in good there are surplus profile corners at break-neck pace, and seem to available, wo should continue to build up possess no knowledge of the use of bells the reserves of the Bank The statement or brakes. As a consequence, those local "' scorchers”..... are not only becoming a of accounts now before you shows a net danger to themselves, but also to the profit for the half-year's working of public, who are not accustomed to seeing $3,394,428.10, to which has to be added cyclists dash round corners without having given previous warning of their 2,052,482,01, brought forward from the approach. I have witnessed previous half-year, making a fotal of
4 power TUROL
6 pawar TUBEX
£5.10.0
5.16.0.
8 power
TURACT
6.10.0
& CO.,
ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS,
whirlwind 2ping, but have been agile $5,376,021.01 available for appropriation, CHS. J. GAUPP enough to skip out of the way. However, which your directors recommend he dealt I entirely agree with this agrieved: reader when he adds: Of course, if with as follows:-Dividend for the half- base flying cyclists have no respect for year of Es per share and a honus of is. their own necks, well and good, but they per share; $200,000 added to the silver must learn to realise that pedestrians reserve fund and $300,000 written off attach a certain value to their existence and sincerely object to being run down 2,087,311.86 to be carried forward to the Bank premises account, The balance of
gentlemen, this distribution will meet new profit and losa account, I trust,
with your approval. (Applause.)
TROUBLE IN PIECE GOODS. BOYCOTT OF THE CWO AUCTION AT SHANGHAI. An event out of the ordinary occurred Jast Wednesday at Shanghal, says the N.-C. Daily News, when the piece goods dealers in a body abstained from bidding Chinese are beginning to tire of the According to a local trade report, the at the Ewo auction of Messrs, Jardine, latest fashions in western attire. "There did not take place. The Ewo auction has the report states, and the marked Matheson & Co. The auction accordingly practically nothing doing in Woollans,"
THE STERLING AMERVE. long been a regular feature of the market proference shown by the Chinese for old- every Wednesday, the only occasions when style clothes is having an adverse-effect sterling reserve fund investments have As you will notice from the report, oar it has not taken place being during the on the woollen trade bere. I do not again made a claim on the profits. holidays. There is, however, overy prob-accused of this loss of love for western the end of the half-year the price of two revolutions and China New Year think young Chinamen, at least, can be day or two and of the auction taking Chinose about some of them except the and it was thought advisable to write our ability of the trouble being settled in a fashion. There is absolutely nothing Consols stood below our book value of 72, place as usual next. Wednesday
facial expression. They endeavour, The reinsal of the Chinese dealers to bid chviously, to rival Bond Streat models, holding of £1,200,000 down to 71, and at nas due to the fact that Mesra, Jardine, and the general effect is only marred by the same time write down "other sterling Matheson & Co. have started a pieces goods dump-toed shoes. auction in Hankow, the art auction combination introduces a touch of incom-{
This Auglo-American securities by £12,000. This reduced, the dealers were not aware of this, according young China is obviously very fond of investments. to £1,176,000; and in orde having been held on Tuesday. The local pleteness to the general western idea, but book value of the sterling reserve fund to their statement, until they received a telegram from Hankow informing them is American ice and the stubby affect to bring the amount up to the full value of the auction. Immediately after receipt test Paris ercations young Chinese
produced. Though not appearing is the of the fund, viz., £1,500,000, we purchased
RODERICE RANDOM,
of the telegram a meeting of the Piece ladies have made a start with the western 25,000 Australian and New Zealand Goods Guild was convened, and it was idea of comfortable footwear, sharp toes stocks, which have been placed in the books The Powers of the Triple Entente desire members should refuse to buy piece goods and high heels. It is the parents, then, at £24,000. The cost, viz., £24,356 2. Bd.,
decided by large majority that the to re-open negotiations on the question of from Messrs, Jardine, Matheson & Co.hu must be returning to the old style at 1/11.3/18-8262,095.87, was met out of the incasures to be taken by the Great either at auction or by private sulas or con- of dress, and object to moving along the Powers in the event of Turkey or Greece anction did not take place, it is however,
tracts for the time being. Although the channe; which will bring them ultimately the half-your'e profits. I think you will to the hobble craze hobble skirt and agree that it is a wise procedure to have declining to accede to the proposal in the known that a certain number of dealers a hobbling gait. They have had enough investiments written down to a figure inside Note in regard to the status of South refuse to be bound by the decision of the of these restrictions of the extremities.
market prices at the time of closing our Albania and the Aegean Islands.
majority of the Guild. The
books. (Applause.) The recent sharp Triple Alliance are willing to renew the pourparlers, if coercive measures are not
recovery in the price of first class stocks, such as our investments are composed of to be employed.
makes us hopeful that thy bottom prices have at last been touched. At any rate, considering our present book values, any further adjustments which may be neces sary dould be on a small scale, and nut prove a heavy tax on profits..
MARRIAGE IN ITALY.
BERLIN, February 13th. The motion for enactment of & Law for Civil Marriage in Italy has been passed by the Committee of the Chamber
The Irish forwards were much more forceful than the English players. Their dash was too much for the English do fence and goals were scored by Lacey and Gillespie The teams crossed over with of Deputies with the narrow margin of Ireland leading by two clear goals.
two votes only. The position of the
After change ofends the English lur-Cabinet is shaken.
wards made desperate attempts to reduce
the lead, but these attempts were unavail-
ing. The issue was placed beyond doubt The
when Lacey scored a third goal,
GREECE WANTING WARSHIPS.
BERLIN, February 13th.
Greece is still endeavouring to buy final score was:-Ireland 3, England wit, men of war from Germany and France.
Tertingin
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TO BE HAD AT-
THE MEDICAL HALL. HONGKONG.
BANK PREMISES..
Bank premises account, which we recom mend writing down by $300,000, stands al 868 lacs, the increase during the half-year being more than was anticipated when I addressed you in August last, owing to
HONGKONG.
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(ESTABLISHED 1854).
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the cost of the London premises exceeding LIQUEUE AND COCKTAIL, EMBODIED the amount estimated. We moved into
the new building in London in October; IN ONE BOTTLE.
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