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THE HONGBONGU, DAILY PRESS. SAFURDAY, OCTOBER, JETH, 1918.
HONGKONG SHARE MARKET, ALLEGED INTERIOR MORTAE.
PROSECUTION BY THE PUBLIC Messrs. Vernon & Smyth, in their wookly share report dated the 15th -October, stato:--
WORKS DEPARTMENT.
a com-
THE SECRETARY
FOR
CHINESE AFFAIRS.
(Applause.) I have great pleasure in calling upon you to join with ruc in drink- ing a bumper to his health, wishingTM him DINNER TO THE HON. MR. S. B. C. plenty luck, rapid promotion and long
life. (Applauses)~* ROSS.
The Hon. Mr. Ross, who was unfor tunately unwell, said he might he pardoned if he did not make a long He wished to thank them very speech. much for the great bangact with which the had honoured him, and for tho
There was a gathering of about 150 of the most distinguished and prominent British and Chinese gentlemen in the
Secretary for Chinese Affairs (the Hon. Mr. B. B. C. Boss) by the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce at the To Yuen Restaurant Inst evening. The organisers of the dinner spared no effort to make the function a success, and their enthusiastic
a
He knew quite well that no Svaretary for Chinese Affairs could de anything with. out the help and advice of the Chinese He was very sorry indeed (applause.) at leaving them, but there was proverb in which he had always believed, which wid: Mountains never meet, but men meet, and though he was leav ing them he would look forward to the opportunities of keeping up the many pleasant freudships he had formed while he had been in Hongkong. (Applause)
Before Mr. A, P. Lindsell at the Magis A good general demand has been in
tracy yesterday, Lam Dore, evidence in the local market throughout tractor, of 14, Greason Street, again ap the past week, and though rates have, inpeared in answer to a summons charging Home instances, ruled somewhat erratio, him with neglecting to comply with the the tone at the close is one of: buoyancy requirements of the Public Health and lony at a dinner given in honour of the advice which they had always given him. with a tendency to improve on the lowest points touched during the interval under review. With London, but little business has been transacted, and with the excap tion of Combined Indos, which have x all dividends advanced to C14/10/- declared, quotations are penetically un- changed Standard Tin is. on the week at £149) and £imol for cash and Plantation Rubber is again higher and three months delivery respectively, at 9/6 per the firm. Bar Silver is quoted to-day at 2., Sterling T.T. at 1/9 15-16, Shanghai TT at 77, and Singapore TT ist 781. The Bank's buying rate for 2 d/s bills on Shanghai now stands 14 778.
BANKS--Hongkong and Shanghain have
Buildings Ordinance by constructing brick walls at the Hongkong University Hostel, the same not being substantially put together with good lime mortar, in contra vention of Sections 100 and 229 of the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance.
Expert European evidenco had been call- trifle bettered at previous hearings in support of the The Public Works Department hold that there was no contentions of both sides,
cement in the sample examined by them, while the defence contend that there was cement in the gampie, -
been sold at $550, and is few more shares tion, and Mr. G. K. Hall Bratton repre-
are enquired for at this rate.
MARINE INSURANCER.-North Chinas have advanced to a baying rate of Tis. 175, and Yangiszes to 8250 with exchange 73. Unions, after small sales at 8965, are some- what easier with probable sellers at $960. Cantons are unchanged and without bust ness at a nominal quotation of 84273.
10-
0115-Shulls are somewhat easier at 89/- sellers locally, but are not obtainable Langkats under $1 from London, remain more or less as last quoted at Ts. 38 buyers, and Ural Caspinos quiet but Bleady at 30/..
REFINERIES China Sugars have been sold at $131, and there are probable buyers at this rate. Luzons, after further sales at $39, close quiet and without feature at $38.
MINING -Keilans continue on offer at 30/-, and again close without business to report. Raubs are in request at 33.40 and Tronohs are probably procurable at 31/6. DOCKS, WHARVES AND GODOWNS.-Hong kong and Whampoa Docks after advan eing rapidly to $90.cash, cased off sudden- ly to-day to 8883 sellers, but close firmer again with a fairly heavy business tran- sacted at the latter rate and further buyers, Hongkong and Kowloon Wharves are in request at $79), and could probably be placed at 980. In the North, New Engineerings are wanted at Tls. 9, Shanghai Docks at Tls. 601, after sales at Tis. 61, the rate for Shanghai and Hongkow Wharves again closing at Tls.
20 nóminal.
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sents the defendant.
Mr. Bruton maintained that the oral
evidence given for the prosecution in this
case was entirely rebuited by the evidence.
in certain documents now produced, but the Magistrate held the contrary,
His worship-I have had no evidence on that.
Mr. Brutton-Ne, that will come later, The and that is why I want that test. defendant is not going to run away, and he ought to be given every opportunity of establishing his contention that this was
Among the large number of members of the Chamber present were-Mears. Ng Hon-tsz, Chan Kai-Ming, Sir Robert H Tung, Sir Chen-tung Liang Cheng, Mesers. Ho Fook, Ho Kom Tong, La Cheung-sbiu, Li Yuk-tong, Tom Pak-shiu, His worship-Would it not be possible to Lum Heung-ki, Chan Siu-ki, Chin U Tia, Ho Wing, Ho Kwong, Ho lu, Le Siu-boi, have these bricks tested?
Bin Tak-far, and Tong Lai-chucu.
not bad mortar,
Mr. Brutton-The Government Analyst says he has not the apparatas. The Green Feland Cement Company say they do no outside work, and Messars. Watson & Co. say they have not the necessary apparatus. We have written to everybody to have this tested.
The toasts of the King," proposed from the Chair, and of "The President of the Chinese Republic," proposed by Mr. CHAU SIU Ki, were accorded musical honours.
Mr. CHAN KA MING, proposing. “Our other guests," said-I may not be suit hearted, but I am racch A couple of days ago our masterful Chairman swoop- ed down on me like a veritable tornado, and demanded a specch for this evening; meekly consented. To- and, knowing the devastating effects of nigh, in the awe-inspiring presence of
neck after all. Mr. Lau Chu-pak has
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The Chairman of the Chumber (the Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak) occupied the char the principal guest being on his right hand and the Hon. Mr. Claud Sover (Colonial Secretary) on his left. The guests included Sir Charles Eliot, Hon. Mr. J. #: Kemp, Hon. Mr. C. Meltornadoes, Mr. G. N. Orme appears for the prosecu-Messer, Licut-Colonel Hies, R.A., Messrs.our leading representatives of Law and against my poor heart; but 1, in my E. A. Irving, J. É. Wood, A. G. M. Order, he has made a direct accusation Fletcher, R. O. Hutchison, Major Robertmeeness, will not file, any defence. You fellow like me should have stood all this (Laughter.) Well, Professor Smith, Messrs. D. W. Tratnian, without kicking. son, A.D.D., Captain Matthews, R.A.. will pro ubly wonder why a strapping E. Wood, B. E. Lindsell, P. P. J.in the one case, the task he imposed on ne happened to he must necopiable, in Wodehouse, T. H. King, W. Schofield, that it is to propose the health of Our
FIRE INSURANCES.-Chinas are in
Mr. Bruttón observed that his worship D. Martys, Dr. Mckenny, Dr. Forsyth, Other Guests; and in the other case, 1 Dr. Fitzwilliams, Messrs. R. Baker, P. gladly overlook his offence for the very able manner in which he has, as our quest to a limited extent at $162 with
Hongkongs are was prepared to believe practically every-
W. Goldring, A. E, Wright, C. Little, accredited mouth-piece, turned into words probable sellers at $103.
He suggested thing the P.W.D. said. quiet but unchanged . $420.
Now that I have given principal guests. SHIPPING-Douglases have been booked. at 889 cash, 81/3 Deccraber, and $34 that the case should be adjourned and that A. H. G. Jackson, Edward Agassiz, E. what we could only feed towards our test be made by Professor Middleton-W. Hamilton, A. J. W. Roster, and I. these explanations, perhaps I am not so January, and elose in firm request for cash and for forward delivery indo-Smith, Experts had said that they could H. Kutowall. Apologies for inability to just told you that once upon a jovial I have now Chinas (combined) have further improved,
I see that Mr. another me for him. aud after sales at varying rates close with detect that there was cement in the mortar be present were reecived from Mr. Justice time I called our guestThe Rajah of
Gomporta, Commander Brekwith, H.N., the New Territories."
Let me Messrs. P. M. Hodgson, G. R. Sayer, A-Ross looks a shade alarmed. sales and probable sellers for cash at $160. under the microscape. The rate for the Preferred separately has
assure him at once that it is nothing G. Coppin, and D. Jaffé.
formidable. What is there to be alarmed advanced to Sor buyers, the Deferred
at when one is called, as Mr. Ross is closing with probable sellers at the im- proved quotation of 9944. Steambonts
called. The Foster father of the Chinese $0.50 TO $8.50 EACH.
functions of of Hongkong? have sold and close quiet but steady at 20, and Bar Forries are in demand at
Serdary for Chinese Affairs are, if I $29, after various sales up to 239).
may coin a word, foster-parental: and ALL OUR FELT HATS ARE FITTED WITH SWEAT PROOF BANDS, Chinese by always sending to the Secre Providence has been specially kind to us
It would taria men particularly fitted for the be worth your while to spend a morning exercise of those functions. watching Mr. Ross manage his broad- guiding and chiding them. encouraging the good, admonishing the aughty, giving a helping hand to the toduling, so the tittle-tattle of the innocent and to speak, listening good-humouredly to That he has been occasionally spanking the refractory-al} successful in making them good, and for their good.
and mother in the person of Hie Proposing the toast of The Guest of thriving too, I am sure that their Father the evening," the CHAIRMAN said-About Excellency the Governor would readily I think that I have wandered off Mr. Brutton said the University had twelve month ago, in this very hall, we affirm.
Standing first in told him they had not the proper appara-were honoured with the distinguished my track long enough and had better
guests tus, but they thought they could do it, company of many members of our renown come to the subject set me" the health
ed Civil Service. That honour is repeated of our other and they told him they could detest cement this evening redoubled, as it is, by the my list is the name of our highly Tess than his in it. If the sample contained cement it presence of our genial Colonial Secretary, respected and esteemed Colonial Secro- the learned Vice-Chancellor of our Univer-tary, a gentleman, whose genial manners was far whiter than if it did not.
sity,
several gallant officers of His charm our hearts no His worship said the request seemed Majesty's glorious Army, and leading exquisite vocal melodies charm our souls. reasonable, and the test would finish representatives of the Bar, the Press, and It is on record that Confucius unce the Mercantile Community of this Colony. having heard the songs of Shio, did not the whole thing.
We highly appreciate the honour they have know the taste of meat for three months. I have not heard the songs of Shin, done us, and extend to them all a hearty but I have on more than one occasion had welcome. On the last occasion, my bene the pleasure of listening to the songs of volent-faced but by no means soft-hearted S. They have a peculiar power of colleague and poriner, in a mirth-provok making you forget for the moment the ing speech, referred to the hon. gentlemen little things that plague existence; and en my right as the Rajah of the New they never interfere with your meals I need hardly tell you that Highnes that we are now respectfully to See is the Chinese transliteration of the name of our genial Colonial Secretary. Territories. (Laughter.) It is to His awards. pay the homage and tribute due to him. Nearly a year ago, at the call of more Though sorely tempted, I do not propose important duties, ho had perforce to for- to give a thumb-rail sketch of each of sake for a time his subjects, over whom our distinguished guests, for tinus is
short, and human patience shorten he had benignly ruled for seven years would like, however, to tell them that my with as much solicitude as a father doos over his children. He has ever since colleagues and I feel more than delighted devoted all his energies to the Ministry at the honour which they have done us by participating in the convivialities of of the Interior of Hongkong, better known the evening; and I should like to add that we are most grateful to them for How creditably and worthily he has per having, in their several spheres of as the Secretariat for Chinese Affairs. formed the onerous duties of that high activities, couributed so largely to the office, and with what success he has main well-being of the Colony, (Applause.) tained its best traditions, is common know Whout them, and without those belong they adorn, Hongkong in these anxious from mo. Himself thorough, prompt and
times would not be pursuing, as she is of her life. ledge to us all, and needs no panegyricing to the same walks of like which painstaking, he brooks no ineficiency in others. His perspicacity penetrates even pursuing, the even tenor the thickest maze of intrigues; bis prodi Gratefully and heartily do I therefor
Other Guests," raise my glass, and ask my Chinese Good Heath of our friends present to pledge with ni The associating with the toast the name o the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, and of Sir Charles Eliot, a gentleman whose renown in the domains of public affairs, litera of our rast Empire. bouring province comes to be written, his the confines name and that of the Rajah-regent, Mr. (Applause)
in The Hon. COLONIAL SECRETARY, A. E. Wood, will occupy a prominent place. (Flear, hear.) The Chinese will response, returned hearty thanks on be for the remember how strenuously they have half off the Other Guests worked, in conjunction with the Relief magnificent entertainment which had been Committee, to feed the famished, and in given to thein that evening. He recalled The offence consisted in refusing to The members of the Hongkong Opium other ways to mitigate the horrors and his fire: Chinese dinner, when Mr. Chan beginning of the war, the company's Combine, through their Chairman, the sufferings of that terrible calamity. They Ki-ming initiated him into the use of steamers were loaded and despatched Hon. Mr. E. Shellim, have presented Mr. will also remember the valuable and im the chopsticks. (Laughter.) He was able their passos at the CENTRAL POLION STATION LONDON Particularly good."--Academy. portant assistance so freely and sympathe to get through the dinner in time, with from New York and other American poris as colliers for German cruisers in Ho Kwong, who successfully negotiated tically rendered by them both, in connec the help of huge spoons at intervals ming had referred to his vocal powere The Atlantic, and ·whether Captain the sale of the entire stock of opium in tion with the series of theatrical perform Laughter.) His friend Mr. Chan Kai- Boy-ex. the German Naval Attaché,
tals and dispensaries, which resulted in sing For he's a jolly good follow instructed German naval reservist super Hongkong to the Chinese Government, aces organized in aid of the local hos After hearing Mr. Chan Kai-ming gold watch and a silver cup in the record takings of 841,000. (Applause) he congratulated him, and that gentleman cargoes in these vessels to divert them with a from stated courses to meet German war- recognition of his services. The presenta In a few days we shall miss the winning then confided in him what he had not
personality of Mr. Ross at the Chinese known before, namely, that 30 years ships.
tion was accompanied by a letter apprecia Secretariat. We have, however, the cone he was und of the choir-boys at St. John's tive of the tactful manner in which the soling thought that what is our loss is Cathedral.
Sir CHARLES ELIOT thanked them for the gain of our compatriots in the New FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF THE transaction was necomplished,
This Territories. But there is one of us-the coupling his name, with the 25t, their WAR.
preciation is shared by both parties to the perennially youthful ex-Tostal of New said he regarded is as an honour to the chwang-who, I fear, would not be thus University which he represented. Several consoled, for, without the Rajah close at Provinces of China had sent their scholars hand, he would to easily, in his leisura at Government expense to the University, moments, find, so ready and appreciative and he was glad to say this the Provines ears for his inexhaustible fond of Yan- of Kwang ang had decided to send 25 kee humour, (Laughter.) In conclusion, scholars, which was a very larga murther, gentlemen, I am sure I bave your hearty It was a very great catisfaction to them scholarship parallel to the King Edward endorsement in saying that during the that the President of. China had given a
as the II. chciarship. (Applause.) period Mr. Ross has acted.
Selections of music were rendered dur won the respect and esteem of us all, and ing the evening by the hand of the 74th Secretary for Chinese Affairs, he has fully proved himself worthy of his predecessors. Punjabis.
LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.-Central Estates and Hongkong Lands continue quiet at $100 and $100 nominal respective ly. Hongkong Hotels are in request at. $112, West Points at 872 and Kowloon Lands at 840, all without business report ed. Sales of Humphreys have been offected at $7, and there are further buyers at this
rate.
Mr. Bratton-1 have seen Professor Middleton-Smith and Mr. Surman, and they think they can do it.
Mr. Orme-We should be very glad to submit the samples to anyone if your wor- hip would take any such analysie with the necessary grain of salt.
Mr. Brutton-But Professor Middleton Smith is absolutely unbiased, one way or
COTTON MILLS.-Hongkongs have ad- vanced to $9.30 buyers and a slightly higher rate would probably be paid. In the North the market has had a drooping the other. tendency, the closing quotations being as followsEwog Tis. 172, Internationals Tis, 90 Kung Yiks Tis 151, Lou King Mows Tis. 84, Shanghai Cottons Tls. 02, and Soy Chees Tis. 48.
Mr. One-He is unbiassed, but he may not have the learning
His worship-It would dispose of this point entirely if we really found there is
50 cement in it:
MISCELLANEOUS-China Bornoes are in request at $103, and China Lights at the improved rate of $43. Cements have been Mr. Orme said the Government Analyst booked at $11.20 and 811.10 and more
was certainly the most capable person in shares are now procnrable at the later rato. China Providents after an advance this direction. They set no great store by to $10.10 are easier with probable sellers such a test as was suggested by his friend. and Peak Trams at $10. There are buyers
at $10. Trams have been booked at 85.00 The Magistrate granted an adjourn
MEMO.-Nex: Settling Day, 7th inst.
of Electrics at 244) and Steam Laundries ment for a week in order that the testgious energy knows no fatigue; his charm nt 834.
are the qualities which have endeared him might be made, and observed that if Pro-ing smiles win immediate confidence. Such fessor Middleton-Smith evolved anything to the hearts of the Chinese, and have out of these samples he would, he sup
made him the great success that he is in the Secretariat. (Applause.) When the posed, be produced.
AWKWARD QUESTIONS.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE FINED
IN NEW YORK.
The Hamburg-Amerika Line have been fined 700 dollars in the Federal Court for contempt of Court.
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The Committee of the British Associa-agreement, tion, reporting on the financial effects As a contribution towards the expenses of the war, states that Germany's pre- to which Mr. Ho Kwong was put in con- war debt wae a thousand million sterling and it is likely that an additional 150 ducting the negotiations, the Combine has millions will be added. The report an- forwarded him a compradore order for the struggle in a better position than $500, and this sum Mr. Ho Kwong has other belligerents but at a disadvantage donated to the Red Cross Fund now being compared with the United States. The latter will have cream, Britain milk and raised is the Colony in response to an the other belligeren's skim-milk. appeal from Lord Lansdowne.
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