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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRIES, MONDAY, APRIL 19TH, 1915.
GERMAN DIRECTORS OF BRITISH COMPANIES.
A FORCED RETIREMENT AT SHANGHAI.
The fith annual general meeting of the Anglo-Dutch (Java) Plantations, Ltd., was held at Shanghai last week at the offices of the Secretaries and Managera (Messrs
N. Truman & Co.) Mr. J. C. Dyer resided, supported by Messrs N frumon, E. &. Kadoorie, O. Mordhorst, and S. A. Hardoon, directors, and there was a large attendance of shareholders, representing 30,802 shares.
The negotiations between the Chinese and Japancac diplomatic representatives TRARTICULARS and CONDITION to continue, and in ordinary circumstances hold TO-DAY MONDAY), the 19th day of this would have been explained by Chin: April 1916, 1, 3PM, at the Offlow of these dilatorinese and the desire to postpone PUELAS WORKs Depahrwent, by Order of HIS EXCRETROY THE GOVERNOR, of Onedion in the hope that some Lot of CROWN LAND, Star Streck in diversion favourable to China might be The Colony of Hongkong, for term of 25 eroated, but such an explanation is not years, with the option of renował at #CROWN EENT to be fixed by the Sarveyor of His quite true in the circumstances under MAJESTY THE KING, for one further terms of notice. The Chince have been unusual ly frank a fast to which the Japanese
The notice convening the meeting had Government has borne testimony official teen road, and the secretary was precced ly, but the Tokyo authorities denoting to read the auditor's report, when seem to know exactly how little they are Mr. Blaguire observed that the meeting prepared to accept, as it is well-known as not constitutionally formed. There that questions already settled by tho were present certain enemy subjects of diplomatic representatives have been reGreat Britain, and with the declaration opened by the Japanese Minister.
of war they ceased to be shareholders of Naturally the Chinese scem particular the company. On the declaration of war, ly merenrial at the present, time. One partnerships between enemy subjects day they are in the depths of despoir and British subjects ceased to exist This over the strong attitude of the Japanese British company was an associated part or at the apparent temerity of the Peking nership, and war having been declared authorition, and next day their spirits all enenty, subjects of Great Britain rise with news that Taatters are not so ceased to have any interest in the com bad after all. During the wack-end there any, both as shareholders and directors, was a very pronounced Teeling of
Britons in China had not alienated by the pessimism, which continued till Tuesday fact of their living in China, one whit of when several sinister reports were in their rights and obligations de British circulation, but this was followed by a subjects (Hear, hear) He therefore call more optimistic outlook today.
ed upon all British sabigots present to Yesterday's conference was, hold at the carry out the spirit and the letter of the Enemy Trading regulations (Hera, Fere). Waichinppu, Mr. Hioki boing at longth Some people in Shanghai were carrying able to leave his
on trade with enemies. That was to be de room...
procated an all possibin occasions. From the speeches of Sir Edward Grey and Mr Runciman they saw that while it was not legal in China to trade with onemy sub- was proceeding to show why there should jects, it was not advisable Mt. Maguire
jets, when he
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The ladies within the British Legation assisted by few friends brought off a very successful entertainment on Thursday right, the main features of which were
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THE VOLUNTEERS. The Peking Volunteers had their first routo march in full marching kit on Saturday afternoon, when some fifty puraded and, under Captain Barton, marched to the rifle range, where a short rest was called, and then entered the city by the Chin Hwa Men, returning to the Eritish Legation at 5.30- The distance covered was between seven and eight miles, but the going was hard, and the test must be considered as very fair for a preliminary.
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the invidious position in which he was placed by the fact of the two countries being at war,
In reply to Captain Stett Mr. McNeill said it was quite upon to the meeting in the discretion of the Board to pay the fees, and it was quite open to the meet ing to say that the Board had done wrong in doing so, but he did note think
the matter cod think the meeting will pass a vote of censure. I feel like
Captain Scott I it myself
Mr. McNeill observed that he had high authority for the payment of directors.. ty, they did not seem to be deserving of fees, and as the Board had that authori ceneune.
Mr. Ambrose observed that he did not think it was the custom in Shanghai ta a directors' fees until the accounta had been passed...
refund the feest
The Chairman Would it be satisfac- tory to you if Mr. Mordhorst agreed to
The Chairman For the full period, or Mr. Maguiremosale..
the time sincs the war began 1 jed year should be held during the war,
Mr. Maguito I think the ice for the
The Chairman-I have Mr. Mord hors's authority for saying that he will refund the fee
amendment, then, subject of course to
Afr Maguire I will withdraw the the clause with reference to the non- registration and transfer of enemy sub- ject shares.
sion on this point rested upon the law The Chairman observed that the deci
and not upon what the meeting might say, and the discussion closed upon the sea of the meeting being taken-this being that no such transfer or registra tion should be made unless the company was legally bound to do so.
The resolution passing the accounts was then carrieden? solved
MR. MONDHÖNSTREMY, Mr Mordhorst then addressed the meeting on the subject of his enforced retirement from the Board. I was one of the original directors of the com period of five years, for three years pany" he said, and have served for bor complete severance from eacdy sub-as chairman signing the chairmanship you finished, Mr. Maguige?
The Chairman intervened with: Have in December last I am pleased to believa that my dismissal from the Board is Mr. Maguire-No. I am going to call services, nor to any purely personal not due to any disatisfaction with my Dr. Gilbert Rezd I should like to call reling whatsoever against me, but it this gentleman to order. I do not under-wing to the fact that, oning stand under what head ho is talking to circumstances over which I have We are called here to do pertain business, no control, I find myself an enemy and I think we had better get on with it. deng may in all justion to a rufficient subject. This gentlemen, I do not Mr. Maguire 1 havaya right to effect. The Chairman informed Mr. Maguire course bow to your decision. I am well Dr. Held again rose to a point of order, argument for my retirement, and I of that he was wrong in saying the meeting aware that one of my co-directors, Mr. was not properly constituted. The per E. S. Kadoorie, bas been largely instru sons referred to did not cease to be share mental in bringing about my retirement
as an onemy subject Gentlemen, I bo lieve I am right in saying that Mr. Endoorie is not a registered British sub inking the necessary steps to become one feet. It is, I understand, true that he is
but until he is established as a British subject, he remains Turkish eubject and is therefore equally an enemy subject with myself. The fact that he desert his flag does not proposes to him té gay more consideration than shown to me and I am of opinion thin, being is just one other point I would like to call allies, we should retire together. There your attention to, gentlemen, and that is It was agreed to postpone the discussion the constitution of the Board as it will until later in the proceedings. w now stand. I do not for a moment sug speech and proposed the adoption of the net otherwise than in the company's bat After the Chairman had delivered his gest that any single director will report,
Interests, but I must point out that you mendment that the directors fes under the control of Mr. Kadoorie.
Mr. Maguire rose to propose andro, practically placing your company to a certain enemy subject be de leted from the accounts and that the accounts be passed subject to their deletion. He pointed out that by paying these fees they were certainly forting" the King's enemics. He pro posed a further rider that they cease to register and take registration fees for the transfer of any shares of enemy subjects at the present time, expressing the hope that some loyal British subject of this British company ruled by British law would support him in this British
Mr. Maguire-Not under the Enemy Trading Act? **
Company)-I think you are wrong, there, Mr. McNell Legal Advisor to the Mr. Maguire,
Mr. Maguire continuing, senda "he thought those concerned ought to retire gracefully from the room, if angle
The Chairman-We will proceed with thy businate of the
moeting
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Mr. Maguire. It is not a meeting yet with the business of the meeting in the Dr. Reid I move that to proceed
order announénd ön the first page.
com-
Though the weather is still chilly, a beginning has been made all round with lawn toanis. The Peking Club courts. Captain Stott seconded the amend were opened last Saturday, and the Interment, and in so doing observed that he rational two days previously, while the had no personal feeling against the
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GYMKHANA ABANDONED.
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Mr: Maguire said he was responsible for drawing up the letter, but he mast nexert that he was not and never intended to be a pupuet of any man Mr. Kadoorie had nothing to do with it.
Mr. MordhoralWeeks ago he inform- od people that Mr. Grayrigge was going to take my position on the Board
Captain Stott There seems to be a little doubt about it. Can you tell us your nationality Mr. Kadoorie?
Mr Maguire He is a French protégé, and is taking out papers to be a British subject.
the British since his childhood. His Mr Kadoorie said he had been under country had been under British law for the last six months,
Mr. Maguire We want no dictation From an enemy subjec
Dr. Reid characterized the amend ment as a startling innovation, and said The resolution that Mr. B. A. Hardoon he failed to soothe use of bringing be re-elected a director of the Company this national squable into the busi was then carried, on the propter of Cap- neas of the meeting. might be supported if it was illegal to
The amendment tain Stott, seconded by Mr. Kagbotic.
Mr. Mordhort I retire, of cours retain enemy subjects in the compareconded by Mr. P. Crighton, Mr. G On the proposal of Mr. Maguire, but he understood that the Comp g was still under the Hongkong Ordin- Grayrigge was elected a director in the ances. He did not know whether it had placs of Mr. Mordhorst. been registered at the British Consulate in Shanghai......
The Chairman-The company has been registered at the British Consulate hore. settle it in accordance with law.
Dr. Reid: Well, then, that seems
Mr. McNeill said Dr. Beid was per- fectly right, Mr. Maguire was under a
European war had dealt a heavy blow be saved if the director in ques at their Ban Francisco and South Ameri tion would retire. If he cannot get his can services. There were overal loses fees during the war, he can get them after to reckon with, besides a reduction in the Mr. MeNel Year Government subsidy. Altogether, as
seconded by Mr. Hanbury, Mr. E. Mor On the proposal of Mr. Hardoon, timer Reid waa re-elected auditor of the company.
A vote of thanks was passed to the Chairman, and the meeting terminated. - N. C. Daily News.
SINGING SOLDIERS,
plete misapprehension, with regard shareholders to remove directors, but the to the law. It is in the power of the
situation hardly seems to call for that. Ze Matin's correspondent at the front Although remuneration to an enemy is warmly appreciative of the British and subject cannot be paid in time of war, Canadians' fighting at Neure Chapelle: there is no reason why you should not He writes: The faces of these men vote the ordinary remuneration in the beamed and they sang gaily as they ordinary way. The remuneration is fixed returned from the front. Several hun- and cannot be changed without altering|dred German offers were among the the articles of association,
prisoners taken. They were haughty, Captain Stott-All this bother would stiff, and swaggering. Many of the prisoners are elderly men and boys They presented & sorry sight and were in a state of the utmost depression, The correspondent adde that some mom- would be wen from the report, there fees wi'l not be raid during the war, Cr
Mr. Maguire If I am assured that thebers of the German General Staff have
left Lille for Tournai (Belgium) was a net loss on the half-year's work gif he has not elready been paid-since of V.145,81, and consequently the dee the war began I am prepared to with tors could not recommend payment of draw the amendment. If he has been dividend. For the prescat period, low poid, the money must be refunded untildent say a trustworthy report from The Morning Post's Berne coTTEENON" ever, what with the rigid economy in the war, is over... expenditure being practised and the nn-
Berlin to the effect that an important precedented activity now shown both in
Bir Morthorst-I have received the demonstration of working class women the goods and passenger vices, Latre Bassed and I do not feel inclined against the war took place in front of the was a prospect, if nothing untoward to refund them
Reichstag building on the 18th March; the police tried twice to disperse the occurred of being able to pay a 12 per cent, dividend on the preferenes shares
crowd but, failed, Herr Liebknecht, the and of 6 to 8 per cent, on the ordinary
Socialist who has since been sent to the abaren
western front, received an ovations
Mr. Magniro said it was unfortunate that on the declaration of war the enemy subject did not see his way gracefully to retire and save all this bother, seeing
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