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HONGKONG METEOROLOGICAL
REGISTER.
Hongkong Observatory, October 1st-
29.99
61
Previous On Date On
Day Bt
at 2 p.m. 6 a.m.
Date st 2 p.10
Barometer
27.90
27.99
$2
75
61
61
Wind Direction
NNE
North
East
3
2
4
ด
0.11
Temperature Humidity.....
3
Forca Weather....*...** Rain...CAN MAART
Bighest open tir Temperature on 20th. 86 Lowest open air Temperature on 30th, 74
ON
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SHIPPING, NOTES.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND, 1914.
The Board of Arbitration appointed to deal with the requisitioning of British ships by the Government in connection with the European war is drawn from seven panels, containing, altogether 40 members. His Majesty has appointed Lord Mersey to be l'resident of the Board of Arbitration and Mr. William Walton to be the Vice-President. Amongst the hipowners appointed on the Board are 'the Right Hon. Lord Inchcape; G.C.M.G., &c., and Mr. J. M. Shields (Peninsular und Oriental team Naviga- Lion Company). There are ning Govern mentominees, besides representatives of bankers, underwriters,, marine insurance companies, insurance brokers, and aver age, adjusters.
The latest Lologram-in-regard...16..the. wreck of the Bengloe mentioned in the Manila papers of Bunday last came from the first officer who reached Puerto Princesa a few days ago. The cablegram from him stated that the 2nd officer and six men had been picked up in a small boat 14 miles north of Brock's Point. The cablegram also stated that Captain Gay and 20 men are standing by the steamer waiting for assistance. While tentative preparations for salvage opera- tions have been made in Manila, nothing definite can be done until more particular information is heard from the scene of the wreck. Also instructions from Lloyd's in London will have to be received before the local authorities can go ahead with any salvage operations.
A London contemporary, says that the Nippon Yusen Kaisha determined to maintain a European steamer service for the public, notwithstanding that the com pany expect to do so at a Yers. The com- pany calls the attention of shippers to the importance of eliminating from their shipments anything inchided on the pro- clamation against export and also any thing that may be considered contraband of war. In view of the unsettled state of affairs at present existing, all freight engagements are expressly made subject to the following further condition :--" In the event of war or hostilities or warlike operations (whether existing at the date hereof or hereafter to arise) or the conse quences or apprehension of war or hosti- lities or warlike operations of whatsoever nature in the opinion of the shipowners or master affecting the normal working of this freight engagement this engage ment may at the option of the shipowners bi cancelled or the time for its perform ance extended until in the opinion of the shipowners or the master normal condi- tious again prevail." Also subject to force majeure.
WAR ITEMS.
THE BAY OF BENGAL INCIDENT.
The following, taker from the Straits pipers, explains the happenings in the Buy of Bengal, when the German cruiser Enden, according to Reuter, sank and captured six British vessels in the Bay of Bengal.
The Governor of Singapore received yesterday (19th September), the following message from Admiral Jerram, Command ing the China Station:-
The trade routes west of Penang have been closed for the last few days owing to the German light cruiser End a having sunk the following British ships in the Bay of Bengal on the dates named:-
September 11th
Indus
Lovat
Killia
Diplomat ... Traboch
11.
11th
13th
13th
14th
The steamer Kalinga was also captured on 12th September but was released and sent into port with the crews of the sunken ships.
The Killin, 3,541 tons gross, built at Scotstony in 1909, was owned by Connell Brothers of Glasgow.
The Lovat, 6,102 tans grass, built at Port Glasgow in 1911, was owned by James H. Warrack of Laith.
The Diplomat, 7,015 tons gross, huili at Scotstoan in 1912, was owned by the Charente Steamship Co., of Liverpool.
The us, 3,483 tons gross, built at Scotstour in 1901, was owned by James Nourse. Ltd., of endon.
The Trabbuch, 1,029 tons gross, built at Dumbarton in 1910, was owned by the Kyle Transport Co., Ltd., of Liverpool."
The Kabinya, 4,638 tons gross, built at Low Walker-on-Tyne in 1907, was owned by the Bucknell Steamship Lines, Ltd.. London.
HOW LONG,
THE DURATION OF THE WAR. The military correspondent of The Times had the following to my recently: The question how long this great war
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COMPANY REPORT.
THE DAIRY FARM CO., LTD.
The report for presentation to share holders at the eighteenth ordinary yearly meeting is as follows-
The directors herewith present to the shareholders a statement of the Com- pany's accounts for the year ended 31st July, 1014.
The profit for the year, after writing oft $20,447.15 for depreciation and lad and doubtful debts, and providing for directors' and auditor's fees, amounts to 800,499.85; from which it is proposed to pay a dividend of one dollar and fifty cents per share, absorbing $60,000; to transfer to fro and typhoon insurance fund 89,000; to cattle reserve $80,000; and to carry forward $1,409.85.
Directors. Mr. W. S. Brown has been invited to join the directorate and his appointment requires confirmation at this moeting
Mr. F. Maitland and Mr. W. S. Brown retire by rotation but are eligible for re-election.
Dr. J. W. Noble and Mr. J. Sect: Harston have been granted kave of absen ANT
Auditor-The annexed accounts have! been audited by Mr. A. O'D. Gourdin. who offers himself for re-election at this meeting."
FRANCIS MAITLAND,
Chairman. Hongkong, 24th September, 1914.
PROFIT AND Loss ArcoUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST Jety, 1914.
To Directors' and Anditor's Fees $2,700.00 To Repairs and Renewals ... To Land Cultivation and 1m-
provements
To Loss on Subsidiary Coins.... To Written off:-...
Bad and Doubtini Dehts...... Building and Property ........ Furniture arel Fittings, Ma- chinery and Stures Tu Balance
By Halance brought over from
last year
By Interest ........ By Serip Fees ........ By Bad Debts Recovered By Prolit on old Launch (sold)... By Balance of Working Account.
$
(619
31st July, 1914, arcording to the best of my information and the explanations given, and as shown by the books of the Company. Ihare obtained all the information and explanations I have required..
A. O'D. GousDIN, Auditor. Hongkong, 24th September, 1914.
HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY,
THE ANNUAL MEETING.
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AND
The 3rd annual general meeting of the THE Hongkong St. Andrew's Society was held! at the City Hall on Wednesday evening. Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar (retiring President) presided, being supported by the Hon. Mr. D. Landale (Vice-President), Mr. W. Armstrong (Hon. Seeretary), and Messrs. R. M. Dyer, D. Macdonald, A. Forbes, and W. C. Jack. There were- about fifty members present.
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THE REPORT AND ACCOUNTA
The following was the report, of the Committee, along with the statement of
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DOCKYARD. HONGKONG.
SALVORS AND REPAIRERS, BOILERMAKERS.
BRASS AND IRON FOUNDERS, CONSTRUCTIONAL, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS.
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accounts, for the year ending August 20th, WELDING AND CUTTING OF METALS BY OXY-ACETYLENE
The balance at the credit of the Sociniy now stands at 85,528.74.
This do not
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include $120, interest on fixed deposit, which Estimates given for quick construction and repair of Ships, Enginos,
Boilers, Railway Rolling Stork, Bridges, and all Classes
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GRAVING DOCK-787' by 85' by 34' 0"
was only received an 1st September. Andrew's day, 1913, was celebrated by n Ball, which both socially and financially proved a great success. Subscribers to the Ball numbered 150, which, judging from available previous figures, constitutes rrard. We are pleased to say that the Bail Recent showed a credit balance of $861.90, This amount has been transferred to General Account. The sum of $610.60 was expended THREE PATENT SLIPWAYS taking vessels up to 3,000 ton displacemont, providing
conditions for painting ships with most efficient results. during the year on charity.
Several
7.121.52
8,009.18 Charitable Fund, and employment Was
Pumps Empty Dock in 2.3/4 hours.
throughout the Shops ranging to 100 Tous.
deserving cases were assisted from the 10-Ton ELECTRIC CRANE ON QUAY ELECTRIC OVERHEAD CRANES 3,091.13 obtained for other applicants. Your Com-Ton Hydraulic TESTING MACHINE for Chains, Wira Ropis, Rivets, etc.
witter deeply regret to record. the deaths AGENTE FOR-- 968.22 of the following members, which occurred JOHN I. 10,297.42 since the last report:F. Elphinstone, 11.
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HOUSEBOATS and PLEASURE CRAFT OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, MOTOR PUMPING and LIGHTING SETS, MOTOR VEITICLES, ETC. Dockyard Managers, can be seen between the hours of 11. aud 13 NOON
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S. Wyne, W. Douglas Graham, B. Dickson 9,181.51 and W. S. Burleigh.. Mr. Wyane was a -90,499.85 most energetic worker on the Ball Decoration Committees for many years past, and his $132,761.83 valanhle services will be greatly missed. Mr. Douglas Graham was a very old member of the the Society, and previously served on 110.27 General Committee and-alq on numerous Ball 790.56 Committees. He was one of the many who 30.00 Just their lives in the sinking of the K.M.S. -146.97 Empress of Ireland. Forty-six new members 1,300.00 joined the Society during the year, as against 130,376.69 thirty-one in the previous year, and three TELEPHONE NO. 212.
old members were reinstated on retura to
. Mr. SINCLAIN seconded, and "the the Colony. The Committee ask that mem bees will kindly assist them in their endeav-proposition was unanimously carried. vars to secure new members, and hope they will do their best to get their friends to
On the proposition of the CHAIRMAN, jain. As advised members by circular-in to the fund raised in Stirling for the D. Landale was unanimously elected March last, we forwarded the sum of 423 seconded by Mr. A. Forses, the Hon. Mr. celebration of the 600th Anniversary of the President of the Society for the ensuing Battle of Bannockburn.. The Secretary, in year. acknowledging receipt of the remittanes
$182,761.88
DALASCE SHEET 31ST JULY, 1914.
LAROLITICS.
Cupital:
40,000 Shares at-
$7.00 each... $300,000.00 Less $1.50 per share
not called up... 00,000.00 Cattle Rescrve
is likely to last interests every sout in Europe, but it is astonishing to see how wide apart are the different estimates. Fire and Typhoon Insurares Fund From three weeks to three years have been Equilization of Dividend Fund....... suggested as the probable duration of the Accounts Payable contest, with every variety of intermedi- Balance of Profit and Los Afc. ate estimate, and it is evident that few people have given the matter much serious thought.
"We are quite accustomed to dragging! wars which go on for years. We are Cuttle generally unready for war, and in our Buildings and Colonial wars it does not usually matter whether we strike soon or late. The enemy, as a rule, is not in a position to make us pay very heavily for unreadiness, so we take our time to muddle through:
But this war, this whirlpool of wars. in which we are suddenly engulfed, stands We in a different category altogether. must regard it from the German point of view because Germany has been the aggressor and will be the pacemaker. For
ABBCTR.
$102,207.42
10.237.42
Pro perty Less Written off 31st July, 1914...
Furniture, Fittings, and Machinery
$ 49,564.00) Stores ... Less Written off
9,181.51 31st July, 1914...
Germany a long dragging war is sheer Steam Launch (nes) disaster. Her position between two great Share Investments.... and hostile military States, the closing Accounts Receivable of the sea, and the paralysis of her whole Stock on hand
maritime industries, together with the
dangers which her oversea colonies will
incur, absolutely prohibit any German
F. MAITLAND) WV. S. BROWN]
from thinking of a dragging war. There M. Maxux, Secretary. are certainly four, it may be six, million Germans in arms counting garrisone, depots, and reserves, and, though Ger- man financial experts who have written
THE NEW CHIEF.
Mr. D. Macdonald was unanimously
À NEW SECRETARY.
150
money would be much belter spent in relioving the distress and suffering which was bound to result from the war. They were all Britishers that night-(hear,
following resolution:-
That in view of the state of war at hear and he wished to propose the
prosent existing, St. Andrew's Day should. not be erlebrated by Ball this year, but that arrangements' be made to give a concert that evening, the gross proceeds of the same to he given to the Prince of Wales Fant, the members of the society guaranteeing defray all costs of the
concert..
$240,000.00 | writes My Committee are delighted with elected Vice-President, on the proposition 60,000.00 the generans response you have given to of Mr. GORDON, seconded by Mr. A. 31,000.00 their appeal for funds, and I beg to convey Rodger. 20,000.00 to you, on their behalf, their appreciation 42,804.03 of your donation." You will probably have
The Hon. Mr. LANDALE remarked that
Hon. Mr. D. LANDACE, in seconding, 50,409.85 read in your home papers of the success of
the Celebrations. The Stirling Observer she was sorry to inform the members that
Armstrong, their very efficient said he thought it was hardly likely that $484,303.93 in the hands of the Hon. Secretary, who, on Capt.
request, will be pleased to let members have Honorary Secretary, found himself unable any member would care to have a St. Andrew's Ball under the circumstances the loan of same for perusal. During the to continue his duties during this year.
He was sure they would all agree with this year, but they ought not to allow the $57,587.16 year Messrs. G. M; Young, J. Roid and D.
Therefore, he thought they Templeton, on leaving the Colony, resigned him that a very sincere vote of thanks day to pas without commemorating it in sheir places on the General Committee, und should be accorded Captain Armstrong song way. Messrs. W. C. Jack and T. Macdonald were for the work he had done on behalf of could not do better than take steps to While they raise some funds towards the Prince of (Applause.) invited to fill vacancies. Mr. G.-M. Dalgety the society. resigned the post of Hon. Treasurer on hi were very sorry to lose Capt. Armstrong Wales Relief Fund. He was sure that, departure for home leave in Match lust, and be was glad to say that they had been not only would the members prom'se to assistance of another defray the cost of the concert but that Mr. M. A. Murray has kindly carried on the promised the duties since then. We are greatly indebted member of the society, Mr. A. L. Shields, they would do their best to make it a.
tlieatre was taken. (Applause!? to Mr. Dalgety for keeping our accounts for who had agreed to act in place of Captain, eures by ensuring that every seat in the
The Accounts have been Armstrong. the past six years. audited by Mr. G. B. Dunnett, to whom our 40,383.39 thanks are due.
-182,000,00
year.
Capt. ARMSTRONG himself seconded the appointment of Mr. Bhields, and it was unanimously approved.
11,006.55 The CHAIRMAN, in proposing the
Mr. M. A... Murray was elected Hon 37,023.50 adoption of the report, explained that 78,330,45 the nam's of Mr. A. Bryson had been Treasurer on the motion of the CHAIRMAN, 37,260.57 omitted from the record of those who had seconded by Dr. FORSYTH,
were appointed the The following the during pasted awiy
working General Committee: Dr. Forsyth and $484,303.93 The result of the year's
was that the society found itseif $220 to Messrs. R. M. Dyer, W. Jack, A. the good on the general account. This Forbes and A. Rodger.
(Hear, rear).
NO BALL THIS YEAR. was very satisfactory, The Ball account was also very satisfac-
The CHARMAN then ennounced that the tery, the excellent result being largely due to the efforts of their energetic Hon. Committee had come to the conclusion Secretary, the members of the various that, under the present conditions, it committees, and to the whole-hearted way would be inadvisable to have a Ball on in which the inembers of the society St. Andrew's Day. It seemed to him that.
Directors.
I report that I have audited the above co war have suggested ways and means balance sheet with the hooks and vouchers for raising the wind for a period of six of the Company in Hangkong, and in my months, no one has been able to see be- opinion such balance sheet is properly drawn yond that term, and moreover the calcula-up so as to exhibit the true and correct view i themselves rose up and supported the an expenditure of something like from
on has not considered that more than of the state of the Company's affairs on the Ball. three million raen would be in the field."
85,000 to $0,000 would be untimely; the
The motion was unanimously carried. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the retiring President, and this conclude the business.
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