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COMPANY MEETINGS.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
The 32nd ordinary general meeting of the above Company was held at the Com pany's offices at noon yesterday, Mr. H. P. White (Chairman) presiding. There were a present the Hon. Mr. David Landale. Mr. J. W. C. Bopuar, and Mr. R. Showan (Consulting Committes), Messrs. F. Smyth, H. R. B. Hancock,
C. Potts, W. G. W Logan, P. C. Worcester, A. E. Hudgins, P. J. Lopez, Chun Tong, and Chan Siu, with the Secretary (Mr. J. E. Gomer)..
THE HONGWONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18ro, 1915.
very good management of our affairs, and I feel sure that with the scarcity of tonnage on this market, which is bound to continue for some time even if the war i Europe comes to a speedy end, it will be a very profitable investment. The bonus to the ships' officers of the Company is wise and I feel the the shareholders will be as gratified in granting it as the officers will be to receive it. I can only hope that the affairs of the Company will continue in such a prosperous state as to show, a large return next year and, if it possible, to give shareholders a Christmas cumshaw" in the shape of an interim
The Secretary having read the notice dividend. (Applause.) convening the meeting.
The CHAIRMAN said The Report and
The motion was carried unanimously. The Consulting Committea (Hon. Mr. Accounts, together with the Auditor'sD. Landale, Mc. J. W. C. Bonnar, and Certificate, having been in your hands for Mr. R. Shewan) were reselected, on the some time, I will with your permission proposition of Mr. Hancock, seconded by
It is with satis-
Captain HopING. take them as read, faction that we are able this year to put before you rezults showing such improve ment over previous years-results-"which are mainly attributable to the charter of one of the Company's tegniers on advan- tageous terms during the last two months
On the motion of Mr. SMYTH, seconded by Mr. CHAN Toxo, Messrs. A. R. Lowe and C. Bernard Brown were re-electe/l
auditors, at a remuneration of $300 each
per annum.
The
CHAIRMAN-That concludes the
MONARCHICAL MOVEMENT
IN CHINA.
THE ATTITUDE OF THE PRESIDENT,
THE DOG MUZZLING. REGULATIONS.
MAGISTRATE AND POLICE.
INTIMATIONS
LANE
CRAWFORD & Co.
A the Magistracy yislerday Mr. W. E. An extraordinary amount of attention. Shenton appeared before Mr. Wood on behalf of the Hon. Mr. David Landalo who had been summoned for allowing a dog being devoted by the Chinese Press, espe
to be at large without being muzzled, and cially of the North, to the suggested rever-
said that apparently the suMMOTE "WAS sion to a monarchical constitution in
served at Mr. Landale's house, but it did China.
not come to the notice of Mr. Landalo, FOLDING Baker in connection with the matter at and the latter had not seen Sergeant
Fresident Yuan Shih Kai has defined his attitude towards the question in a Council. now nothing in the capacity message to the Tsangchengyuan, or State
Parliament.
of
On Saturday morning 1st someone spoke to him over the telephone about it and Mr. Landale then said he knew
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Press, Chinese in the generally but has been transmitted by the Governz- ment to all the high provincial and mili-nothing at all about the maiter. If the
Court had been put to any inconvenienes WITH MOSQUITO CURTAIN AND FRAME tary authorities throughout the country,
Mr. Landale greatly regrotted it. He was at his office all day long and could be found and the Chinose Foreign Office has com-
there always. municated it by cable, through the Con- guls, to the Chinese communities abroad.
The President's message is officially translated into English as follows:-
"It is now four years since the people entrusted me with the high office of President of the Chinese Republic. Moved by the fear that the task might be beyond
The Magistrate said that the case was enlled Sturday morning last inl he then instructed Sergeant Baker to sec Mr Landule personally, What Sergeant Baker had apparently done was to instruct constable ou Saturday to telephone Mi Mr. Landate at his office on the Friday.
of the period under review and also 1 business, gentlemen. I thank you for your my capacity, I have laboured, during the Landale, Trstead he ought to have seen
Fun
attendance: With regard to what M.. Smyth has said, if at the end of SIX, months the prospects are satisfactory and the out book warrants it, the General Managers will give heed to his remarks, Dividend warcants are now ready and can be ha upon application
INDO-CHINA. S. N. CO.
Managers of the abwe Company, that they have received a telegram from the Head Office in London to the effect that
past troublous years, under much anxiety
nud, misgiving and have looked forward 10 the time when I might be relieved of the pressing burdens of the State and per- mitted to retire from the same,
***But whilst I occupy my present posi tion, it is my imperative duty and respon sibility to protect the country and the people. It is also my special duty to main- We are informed by Messrs. Jardine,tain the Republie as the existing form of
the General Matheson & Co. Ltd..
vinets have been lately petitioning the government. Many citizens from the pro Tan Chong Yuan in its capacity of the Li Fa Yasn, calling for a change of the form of the present government of the country. But this is incompatible with the position that I hold as President. Since, however, the office of President is conferred by the people, the same must depend on the will of the people. And since the Tsan Cheng Yuan in its capacity of the La Fa Yuan is an independent body ani is therefore free from external interfer ence, I ought not-strictly considered to express or communicate any views [on the issue raised by the aforesaid petitioners] to the people of the country or to the
the Board of Directors has resolved to declare an Interim Dividend of three per cent (3%) to the holders of Preferred Ordinary shares and three per cent. (3%) to the holders of Deferred Ordinary shares, payable on 24th September,
SHAMEEN NOTES. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
SHAMEEN, September 18th." THE DEFENCE COMPA
the Withirawal of the competing gleamer of the Japanese line from the Fachow u April fast, which has undoubtedly had a beneficial effect on earnings. The loyal support of the officers, of the Com pany's steamer has contributed in na saali measure to the satisfactory results shown, as besides ordinary navigation dutios they have also to attend to the shipment and discharge of eargo and have frequently had to work at sight and va Sundays, and I shall have much pleases later on in proposing the payment of a bonus to them, which has been well earned, and which I am sure shareholders whi readily grant. The amount of the bonus, which will be approximately $7,000. wili be deducted frum the amount it is proposed to write off the Company's properties....
The General Managers and Consulting Committee-have decided to take advantage of the demand for tonnage to dispose of the Haimun, which is now far too small 11 carrier for our const trade, and, 19 replace her, we have required a steamor (the s.s. Moura belonging to the Union
A general parade of the Shameen 8. 8. Co. of New Zealand), of considerably larger carrying capacity, built some years Defence Corps took place yesterday after noon at the football ground opposite B. later than the Hajmuo, at a price not very greatly in excess of the amount we hope. & S.'s building. By 4.45 p.m. a crowd to receive by her sale, and which, in the had assembled there to watch what may opinion of the General Managers anbo described as the first public appearance of the defence corps of the Island. Prac- Consulting Committee, is a very reason able one at the present time of abnormallytically the whole Corps, a force of some Punctually at 5 She should 90 men, turned out.. high prices for steamers,
the command to fall in was given. arrive here next month.
I do not think that there is anything The business-like appearance of our citi- zen soldiers, as they went through the in the necounts that calls for special men. tion. The steamers stand in the books at different formations-smartly, was the a good deal less than their present actual subject of much favourable comment and value. The additions since maile" re-certainly reflected the great care and ferred to in the accounts, were rendered nocossary by the New Piracy Prevention Regulations, which came into force last year: the amount on Mortgage is the same as last year, while the amount on Fixed Deposit has been increased by $50,000. The Reserve Fund remains is in last year's accounts; 83,595 hus been added to the underwriting account, and generally the Company is in a highly satisfactory position, and, as doubtless shareholders will wish to learn something as to futare prospects, I will say that the present out- look is very encouraging and with the Haiyang chartered at a remunerative Aguza until the middle of next Mareb, we may anticipate the result of the year's working with optimism.
Li Fa Yuan. Inasmuch as any alteration Taan Cheng Yaan in its capacity of the in the form of government makes and in- the Executive Power and since I am the volves an important und radical change in Chief of the Executive-I feel that it is im
to observe silence, even possible for me though speech may expose my motives ti the risk of misinterpretation.
"In my opinion a change in the form of government carries with it such a momen. of the State that the same is a matter which tous alteration in the manifold relations demands and exacts the most careful and
serious consideration.
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He seemed to have neglected his duty both in not seeing Mr. Landale personally and in using the telephone.. fie would accept Mr. Sherdon's explanation:
Mr. Shenton admitted the offence and a fine of 8 was imposed.
RAID ON A CHINESE VILLAGE. The hearing of an extradition ce in Chinese is requested by the Canton Government: which the surrender of a
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charge of murder within the jurisdiction FOLDING DECK
of China began before Mr. Wood yester day. Mr. G. N. Orme appeared for the Crown
The elder brother of the man alleged to
carly part of the present year three tr have been murdered stated that in the four robbers attacked his house. Among the robbers was the defendant, who, with the other men, dragged his brother from the houe and shot him with a revolver which ho carried. His wife was also killed. The rubber also attacked him, but he escaped on to the roof,
Mr. Orme old the Magistrate that he the village on the night in question understood there was a generel raid an
Defendant denied that be was in tho
at work at Teinwan country at the time of the murder, being
The case was remanded.
MINISTERING CHILDREN'S
LEAGUE.
FORTHCOMING BAZAAR.
At the Ministering Children's League Bazaar which is to be held in the Grounds of Government House, on Saturday, Octo
open to everyone for ber 20th-there is to be "Fifty cents Competition Stall"
If the change is pains with which the Officers (Capt. W. decided in too great a haste, grave obstacles H. Bell, Commanding Officer; Lieut. J.will arise. The duty being mino to main. Hector. Adjutant and Lieut. Herb) and tain the general situation, I have to state competition (women, little girls, men, and N.C.Oe, in charge of the different soc- that I regard the proposed change as un-boys). The competition will be in two tions, had trained the men.
PRESIDENT YUAN SHIH-KAI'S BIRTHDAY.
is President Yuan Though to-day Shih-kai's birthday, there is no official celebration of the event, It is said that this is in accordance with peremptory orders from Peking.
THE LATE MH. INHOOF.
suitable to the circumstances of the Divisions one for Adults and the other
for children not over 15 years of age. country.
"As to the aforesaid petition of the citi
zens, it is obvious that the object of the petitioners is precisely to strengthen and secure the foundation of the State and to increase the prestige of the country; and
By the death of Mr. Imbool, Shatoconit is not to be doubted that if the opinion has lost one of its most popular residents of the majority of the people of the coun- The late Mr. "Willy" Imhoof will best try is consulted, good and proper menna bo remembered by Hongkong residents as will assuredly be found. the skillful oarsman who stroked the Can
tog crews many a
In each Division there will be three
classes in which articles may be entered, and three prizes will be given in ench clees of each Division (i.e. eighteen prizes in all),
The classes will be as follows.
(a)-Beauty, (b).-Originality. (c).-Usefulness,
The materials for each article must not cost more than 50 cents.
The articles which win prizes will bo
It is requested that all articles for com petition be sent to Government Houso not later than Saturday, October 18th.
Furthermore, it is not uncertain that time to victory, a suitable and practicable law will be de-auctioned. Deceased was also a member of the Sha-vised, i due consideration of the conditions meen Defence Corps, and as an expression of the country, and careful thought and of the regret of the Corps an order was ripe discussion enter into the preparation issued instructing officers and N.C.Os. to of the Constitution of the Republic which
is now being drafted. wear a morning band for a fortnight.
SHIPOWNERS.
I commend this to your attention, gentlemen of the Tsar Cheng Yuan, in Li Fa Yuan," your capacity is acting members of the
-VARIOUS SUGGESTIONS.
I will now propose that a Dividend of 9 per cent. be paid to shareholders, that the balance of profit-853,391.01-less a bonus of one month's pay to the Officers of the Company's steamers: be written off from the value of the Company's proper- tics, and that the accounts as presented be THE SORROWS OF GERMAN passed. After it has been seconded, before putting the proposal before the meeting, I shall be glad to answer any questions that shareholders may wish to as
Mr. F. SMYTH-I have very much pleasure indeed in seconding the motion for the adoption of the report and accounts as presented. As an old share- holder in the Company it is very gratify ing indeed to know that the Company in for a further prosperous time. I feel sure the shareholders will join with mexpenses have been reduced to a minimum. GERMANY'S 45,000 LOST OFFICERS.
in decording a vots of congratulation to the General Managers far their general good management of the Company, to the satisfaction not only of the share holders but of their constituents as well
The purchase of the Moura and the sale
of the Haimus are other instances of the
In an article in Fairplay an attempt is A Renter's message from Peking states made to estimate the cost to German that the following suggestions are being shipowners of laying up their vessels in discussed: A republic with nominal Amoricain ports. It has been stated that Emperor at the head; an hereditary pre- the exposes of the Faterland amount to sidency; & pure monarchy; while accord- £1,000. day; the out-of-pocket
per expenses probably do not exceed £5,000 ing to certain Chinese papers, Wang Jung-
Each article should bear the competi written clearly and stating to which tor's name on a piece of paper attached Division and to which class it belongs.
Competitors in the second (or children's Division) must state their ages.
All the proceeds from this stall are to be given to Lady Meath's M.C.L. Home at Ottershaw. to help to provide for those children whose fathers have been killed in the war,
FORTHCOMING MARRIAGES. Several weddings are to take place Rev. J. D. Fullerton of Yunnanfu, t per month The following is the result pao, Chiness Minister to Belgium, who is shortly. Among them are:- of inquiries made:-The crews of the now Chairman of the Constitution Draft- vesely belonging to the great Germaning Committee, favours a monarchical con- Miss M. Ronager, of 1, Shaukiwan shipping companies in New York have stitution without changing the status of been gradually got rid of, and only the country, saying that the Belgian Con sufficient are now being retained to keep stitution is modelled on republican lines. the steamers in proper condition and in safety, with the result that their
road.
Mr. I. S. Bennett, 50, The Peak, Lo Miss Adrienne Audrey Gladys Holmes, of 8, Queen's Gardens. Hongkong.
Naval Surgeon Maurice Ploye, of Sai- gon, to Miss Violet Christine Humphreys Up to the beginning of July Germany daughter of Mr. Henry Humphreys, of The dock expenses at New York of the Norddeutscher-Lloyd and the Hamburg-
Mr. W. R. Neighbour, of the Hongkong Amerika line are small, because they have had lost in killed, wounded, and pri- Hengkong.
Own docks at Hoboken. In sonera 45,000 officers, comprising 130 their
these generals, 36,000 infantry offers, 1.550 Naval Yard, to Miss Nellie Harcourt, cf disbursements. facti, the two companies at New York do nos cavalry, 5,000 artillery, and 2,000 other London:
day, or 2438,000 a year units. exceed $6,000.
of
an amount which, having regard to the These figures, quoted by a London
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