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COMPANY MEETING.
OHINA BORNEO CO, LTD.
The twelfth yearly meeting of sidro holders in the above Company was told at noon at the Company's office. 8t George's Building, Hongkong, yesterday, the Chairman (Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar) prosiding. There were also presoat The Hon. Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G., and Mr. W. G. Darby (General Manager), Consulting Committee A. 0. Lang, A. Denison, H. W. Konnett, K. Sayce, O Baptista, and A. H. M. da Silva..
The Secretary having read the notios convening the meeting.
The CHAIRMAN" said The report and accounts have been in your hands for some days, and, with your permission, we will take them, together with the auditor's certificate, 14 read. The net profit for last year did not fall far short of that for 1913, but I much regret that owing to the existing position of the Comi pany we are not able to recommend tho distribution of the same dividend. The accounts now before you do not give any indication of the effect which the war is having on the Company's business, as we were engaged up to the end of the year in completing contracts which had beer made before hostilities broke out. Lun sorry to say that now the Company's busi-
POLICE
PRESENTATION TO
INSPECTOR FENTON
Polieo Insptor R Renton, of the, Hongkong Pallo, Foco, was at the Police Club Inst night presented with a handsome gold witch, subscribed for by the members of the Force, on his retire ment Inspector Fenton was also pre and with a pair of silver-mounted briar pipes in case and a silver tobacco box, prizs awarded him for winning the Bowls Championship of the Club in the
current season.
THE CALL TO WOMEN.
ENLIST IN THE INDUSTRIAL:
The call to women to onlist in the In- dustrial Army so that more men may he released for service in the acid is the topic of the hour among women at Home, How shall I enlist? What have I to do to register myself! What does it mean 1 are the questions put repeatedly.
INTIMATIONS
JUST LANDED: “HIRANO MINERAL
WATER
IN QUARTE, PIN AND SPLITE.
Bottled by the
IMPERIAL MINERAL WATER Co.,
LTD., OSAKA.
By appointment to the Imperial Household of Japan, Officially Recommended by the Medical Colleges of The Imperial Universitica
Enlistment" is a simple procesa, Any. woman who is ready to take up work has only to register herself at the nearest The CAPTAIN SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE Labour Exchange. If a visit to the ex- (Hon. Mr. Melivaine Messer), in making change is not convenient & form for regis the presentions, said they met for the pur-tration can be obtained from a port offion pose of offering Inspector Fenton their best wishes for his happiness in retire. It should be filled up and forwarded to ment, and to present him with a token of the local Labour Exchange.
On this form "recruits are invited to their regard and esteem. Inspector Fenton was nearly the oldest policeman in give particulars of their ago and previous If they have Hongkong, but if they looked at him they experience as workers. would agree that he did not look old tot preciously-done-paid work they are enough to retire. He (the Captain-Super-invited to sugges the kind of work for intendent) had not been a policeman which they feel themselves best suited. very long, and did not know as much
The wish is expressed officially that us about Inspector Ferton perhaps as so far as possible women volunteering their of his older colleagues, but one of the services should register personally at the of Tokyo and Kyoto. first things he noticed at the Central Labour Exchanges: Station was that wherever the Inspector went two purring brown cats came-after him. (Laughter.) He had always no road that Inspector Funton was full of He hoped kindness to dumb creatures, that Inspector Fenton would not loss all connection with the Polica in his retire- ment at Home, and that he would emulate the excellent example of their friend Inspector Dymond, and become a Special Constable. (Applause). To show that he was still youthful, Inspector Fenton must meds win the Bowling Championship of
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GERMANS IN ITALY.
A SIGNIFICANT REPORT.
A Nica despatch announces that it is stated there that all German subjects in the Italian Riviera have received notice front the authorities to leave Italian territory,
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS CONCERNING ANOTHER ENAMEmprovement as long as the war lusts thanking the Police for the kindness they man bías, published on March 1th a lead-]
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Retirement of Mr. E. Jones.
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A Domestic Loan for Kwangtung, Circulation of Foreign Coin in Kwangtung Amalgamation of Native and Maritime,
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Plague in Canton Delta.
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The Law Courts
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Japanese Soldier's Act of Gratitude.
The Journey to England,
Hongkong Legislative Council.
The Interdict Against Gambling in Kwang-
Rongkong Chamber of Commerce--Ansual
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Hugo Opium Harl.
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Union Insurance Society of Canton, Lid.
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Japan and China.
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A Roman clerical organ, the Corriere ness is being asriously affected, and there at the age of be one could still be an dell'Italia, which has steadily the MACGREGOR&C.
of Italian intervention in athlete.
Inspector FENTON feelingly replied. war, and has shown a distinctly pro-Ger- had shown him that day and the Captaining article which has attracted wids - tention: The moment [it writes] has Superintendent for his kind remarks.
Inspector Fenton was for six years in now arrived for deciding the policy of the Edinburgh Police before coming to Italy in one sense or the other. It can- Hongkong, and the experienos gained not be doubted that, while a veritable there stood him in good stead when he transformation of the map of Europe is came to this Colony. He has rendered being prepared, it is not only the right valuable service to the Fire Brigade, and but the duty of Italy to consider her own was a Fireman for ten years. He was affairs, and to demand that her natural most conscientious and scrupulously care geographic and ethnographie frontiers ful in the performance of his duties, and should be reestablished for the defence of in private life enjoyed the respect and her territory; and that, on the other EXCELLENT CUISINE AND HOME esteem of a large circle of friends.
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Business in Borneo is extremely call. High rates of freight and other diffcul tics are greatly restricting our trade tɔ Europe wad our local market here is very weak at present. The large balanco wo propose to carry forward will assist our financial position, and later on when normal times return it will be availabic of dividend. The accounts appearing under the heading of
hand, the Mediterranean question shall not be solved in a manner detrimental to sundry debtors and stocke and materials show considerable increase over the
her interests as an essentially Mediter randan Power. Can these interests be figures of the previous year.
safeguarded by peaceful diplomatic nego- increases are due to the effects of the war,
tiation? We hope so, but we do not and I do not think they need cause. Buy
know; and we should have no hesitation The Forwaerts recently devoted a long in giving full and cordial approval to uneasiness. There is no need for share article to a qulogistic review of a pamph the action of the Gorernment 11, as it is holders to take to gloomy a view of our et published in Vienna by Dr. Georg stated, it is trying to realize Falian as- prospects. It is true the position at Landauer optitled England: An laves pirations without bloodshed. present needs careful watching, but wo tigation." After alluding to the reac should the Government call the country are assured on all hands that we may look tinn against senseless sermons of hate, to arms, our answer to the call would be
tho Socialist organ writes:
in accordance with our equanimity, our for a strong demand for all classes of Against the unproved allegations firmness, and our whole-hearted convic timber as soon as peace is declared and that British diplomacy desiral world tion. We like the great majority of the war and had systematically worked for Italian people, should simply do our wa propose to continue our operations as
it, Dr. Landauer recgifs that, a whole-
duty." utual, to cut and store timber in Dorneo series of crises threatening war which against the time when we have every aross under the last three Ministries ter- reason to hope the Company's business minated peacefully owing to British
These
STATEMENT OF FACTS. L
will resume its normal course. Before efforts. Even Her von Bethmann-Holl-
proposing the adoption of the report and Weg as we know, in the last negotiations with Sir Edward Grey, referred to the
of both countries,
accoums; I shall be pleased to answer any
questions.
There being no questions, the CHAIRMAN
fermally propuesed the adoption of
repórt and accounts.
Mr. SAYCE seconded, unanimously agreed to.
and
friendly cooperation of the diplomatists
But
ENEMY PRISONERS. HOW THEY ARE TREATED BY GREAT BRITAIN.
An importan White Paper, giv The Farnels then quotes Dr. Landing correspondence (during December) between Sir Edward Grey and the United acquaired with England," he German prisoners of war and interned must admit that a hostile feeling among civilians in the United Kingdom, was re- was the English people towards the German
the
Sir Paul Chafer was relected a mem- ber of the Consulting Committer, on the proposition of Mr. LANG, seconded by Mr. BAPTISTA.
No. 2, BEUFF.
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units Engrande says. States Ambassador on the treatment of from your pain-filled form. Arise and
of
LIFT THE BURDEN of misery, woe and relentless suffering go your way rejoicing, singing the praises of that matchless conqueror Rheumatism, LITTLE'S ORIENTAL BALM It has befriended vist right up to the last days before the out-cently resued.
The correspondence arose out of multitudes of crippled, despondent, help break of war cannot be said to have exist- quiries made by the German Foreign less and hopeless Rheumatic sufferers. It td. The English people, indeed, at times feared an Anglo-German war but Office of the United States Ambassador has stopped the pain and CURED the newer desired it, least of all the mo- in Berlin za to how German prisoners disease when doctors and all other ceme
paid, cared for, housed, and ment when it broke out, just when the ers
ofa fear
German
had clothed." attack
Sir Edward Grey replies that officers, diminished."
both military and naval, are given half the pay of the corresponding ranks of the British Army. Sir Edward Grey points out that if British officers in German bands receive full pay, the Government
On the motion of Mr. SILVA, acconded by KENNETT, Mr. C. Bernard Brown was elected auditor, at a remuneration | FOREIGN INDUSTRIAL ENTER- of $250 per annuin.
PRISES IN JAPAN,
The CHAIRMAN-That is all the busi Bens, gentlemen. I thank you for your attendance. Dividend warrants will be ready and can be had on application at the office to-morrow.
SUMMARY COURT.
CASES PENDING.
OPENING OF CANDLE-FACTORY AT will do the same. But no information is
YOKOHAMA.
the
At hand. Officers' quartera are "com fortably furnished, but without luxury." The names of many of these quarters have already appeared in The Daily Hail.
Interned civilians can select better ac-
On the 15th instant the Rising Sun Petroleum Co., Ltd., held the opening ceremony of the new candle factory which they have erected in the compound of their Hiranums installation. The guests commodation and food than that pro
Those who invited consisted of their agents and chief vided, at their own expense. buyers from towns as far distant as Otaru do not are divided into social classes at and Fusio
the various camps.
The rations issued are free and are the Japan The proceedings, saya Among the cases in the list at the Gaesette, commenced with the official aime as to the prisoners of war. They Summary Court yesterday were the opening ceremony, which was held in a consist of: Bread, 1lb. Boz, or biscuits, following:-Mrs. Hickle against Messrs building specially arranged for the pur-1lb. Meat, fresh or frozen, 8oz. or pressed Lowe, Bingham & Matthews (defen-pose. Mr. A. P. Scott, the Managing 40% Tea, loz, or coffee, 1oz Salt, oz. Director of the Company, welcomed the Sugar, oz. Condensed milk, 120 tin This for 8440. dant), claim
guests, and said that formerly the people (1lb.). Fresh vegetables, Boz Pepper, G. W. Ellis of Japan were supplied with candles of 1-7202, 20z, cheese, as an alternative for 2oz. of peas, adjourned for a week. against the Phranang Steamship Co., an inferior quality owing to the habit the loa butter or margarine.
local candle-makers had of mixing the beans, lentils, or rice. Canteens are pro- Ltd., for 8479.50; On Hing against G Company's high-grade wax with wax of vided for tobacco and other smalll Martini, of King's Buildings, for $1.0.0. a lower and inferior quality. The Comluxuries,
In each place of interament prisoners' This was fixed for Monday week, at 10 pany had ample supplies of the finest and
highest grade of wax, and had erected committees organise amusements, intellec Philanthropic bodies that factory for the purpose of supplying tual or athletic.
TURKISH BATH. COMPANY'S DIFFICULTIES.
Was
the people of Japan with candles of the help. In certain casca prisoners, soldiers most superior quality of wax obtainable, and civilians, have made roads, built hats manufactured at the most economical for themselves, and levelled and cleared ground. Civilians are only so employed cost.
if they volunteer, and are then paid at a similar rate to our own soldiers on such work
Five Japáncs, formerly employed by
: A brilliant book."-The Timex the Turkish Bath Company, brought claims against 8. Greenfield, Managing Director of the Hongkong Turkish Bath and Toilet Company, Ltd, for various sum amounting in all to about $300, for wages alleged to be due.
dies had failed For many years it has.. been known throughout the world as the best and surest relief for Rheumatic pain. " Why should YOU continue to suffer when easily this wonderful remedy is so secured 1.
Sold at Is, 4d. bottle.
Agents for Hongkong - Messrs. A. B. WATSON & Co., LTD.
1414-17
ASAHI BEER.
THE DAI NIPPON BREWERY
& CO. TOKIO JAPAN.
Mr. Ando, Mayor of Yokohama, con gratulated the Company on the erection LONDON Particularly good deadeny
of the factory, and welcomed the indus
All prisonera do their own cooking and Er E. C. Cook and Enlarged Edition.
trial enterprise, which would add to the AND E T. Cook, M.A
24 Maps and Plans
prosperity of the city of Yokohama generally look after their camps. Books ENVIRONS.
Mr. Kano, Director of Custome, said are supplied, as is clothing to these in
·GO Illustrations,
that formerly the importation of foreign need of it. Several cases have occurred NORTH WALES. 60 stratima,
mado candles into Japan amounted to where aliens have gambled away garments. 10 Maps 6s.
Mr. R. C. Faithfull referred to the diff some 500,000 kin per annum, but that given to them.
Any muzey above & small sum is banked Gifts Bre DEVON AND 80 Tlustrations. culties of the defcadent Company, and in the tariff was put into force the im
ports had fallen practically to nothing. with the camp commandant, CORNWALL
12, Mape; 58.
said that as certain monies required for He congratulated the Company on the permitted subject to inspection, Two Visitors to Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, the discharge of liabilities were not new factory, and said that the Company's letters are allowed to be sent each week, Bournemouth, Wye Valley Severe Valley, forthcoming the business was sold under intention of supplying only the finest after being censored. Bath, Weston-super-mare, Malvern, Harford,
Gloucester, Llandrind Wolls the hammer at public auction to thre quality of candles would work for the prosperity of Japan, because it would. Llangollar, Aberystwyth, Towyn, Barmouth people. It was no doubt true that the un tend to populariee the use of paraffin wax MME. MELBA & MUSIC-HALLS. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. Dolgelly, Harloch,
Pelkell fortunato plaintiffs were due the money candles and reduce the consumption of vegetable wax. By this mesas a larger Beitws-y-cood,
claimed, but they sued the wrong person. and Channel DARLINGTON'S HANDBOOKS 18. esch
Worcester.
Wight
TONGKONG HANSARD REPORTE Llandudno Elsids thould send for The Company owed, the defendant $5,000, I proportion of the output of vegetable wax If the
HEETINGS of LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Session 1914,
ESTINED BY TEN MAWRIES,
for
PRICE**
$5.
Hongkong, 98th February, 1918.
Day Pass Overen.
and as the only means of compensating would be so free to be exported, and as 1. THE HOTELS OF THE WORLD him they gave him that anxunt in shares this commodity when refined for export a Handbook to the loading Hotels throughout and appointed him Managing Director. yields considerably higher profit than The World. Watonga net pana la
The defendant took no part in the busi when need in its raw state in the manu LIFEGOLAN: DARLINGTON & Co.
Bess whatever...
Lacture of candles, the economic wealth LoXDO: SIMPKIN & Co.
The case was adjourned.
of Japan would be further enhanced,
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£1,000 A WEEK OFFERED BY UNITED STATES.
The New York Review states that Mme. Melba has accepted from Mr. Edward E. Albee an offer of $1,000 a week to appear in the Keith vaudeville theatres... music halls in the United States.
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