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CORRESPONDENCE
THE INDO-CHINA MEETING. TO THE EDITOR OF THS. HONGKONG
DAILY PRESS,
I
Sin, The grateful thanks of share holders are due to Deferred Again for so lucidly putting before them their posi- tion is--is the general managere. have read his various letters with due at- tention and have derived, much useful knowledge therefrom.
Now Deferred Again" has spent a profitable week-end in reading the Articles of Association, and, among other
very interesting things, tells us that the
general managers are allowed under the Articles to charge a reasonable remunera tion and that, failing agreement, the differences are to be settled by arbitra tion. The Chairman told the share holders at the annual meeting that there existed an agreement between the general managers and the Company by which their charges were regulated. In his re ply to question No. 3, the Chairman did not even take the trouble to refer to that part of the question which read "At what rate per cent, and on what items of account were such commissions charged So that shareholders do not know what charges are made. by the general. managers for their services and, conse quently, are unable to ascertain whether the terms of the agreement are being faithfully carried ont. It is not suggest ed that they are not, but, in view of the fact that the Articles admit of arbitra tion in the event of possible differences be tween the general managers and the Com pany, it is not unreasonable to suggest hat shareholders be made acquainted with the terms of the agreement in so far, at least, as the remuneration is con cerned.
Deferred Again proposes that a com mittee of shareholders should take up the matter in the interests of the Company. That, I am afraid, after recent events, a scheme which will never materialise,
but as a milder suggestion it is proposed
MOTOR CAR DANCERS. FATAL ACCIDENT AT MORRISON
HILL GAPEN
MI ORMAND CARELESS CHINESE, Some pointed references to motortar dangers in the Colony and the careless ness of Chinese pedestrian were made
THE HONGKONG DAILY
SHAMET
NOTES
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RESS FRIDAY MAY 19m 1915.
MAMBEN, May 16th: OPENING OF THE LANGUAGE SCHOOL The formul opening of the Language School took place at the British Chamber el Commerce Room, Victoria Hotel, this Bredded
HONGKONG WEDDING.
SIM ATTKIN
The marriage was solemnised at St. John's Cathedral yesterday of Edwin Lion
Mercant Bim of the Hongkongy and Miss Gertrude Agnea Mary Aitkin,, who has just colne out from England. The bridegroom has been
manslaughter charge at the Criminal afternoon at 4 o'clock. Supporters of the stationed at several of the most import- Sessions yesterday.
was undefended.
school turned out in full force and
ant branches of the Brok in the East, amongst them being Mr. Hogg, of Messrs
and during his residence in this Colony Reiss & Co., Chairman of the Chamber of has made many friends, He is a member Commerce Mr Jkmicaon, British Conal the Secuts Commiany, Hongkong
General Mr Pratt, British Vic Consul, the Revs Mr. Jenkins, Mr. M
A Chinese chauffeur in the employ of Ho the Exile Motor Garage Kit,
W. Jones, was charged with the mandaughter of a Chinese boy named Chn Mui, hy knocking him down with a motor car at Morrison Hill Gap on March 31st. Prisoner pleaded notNeur, and Mr. Mawson: Mestre Dent, if H. Dent & Co.; Peel, of Dodwell & Co., mond and guilty. He was
Ltd Darch Brown, Drummond a Willis, of the Asiatic Petroleum Co, Ltd Joseland, of Donnelly & Whyte Kench and Fry, of the British American Tobacco Co. Staple, Smith__and Batchelor, of Deacon & Co., Ltd. Forbes, of the Hongkong and Shang Lam hai Banking Corporation
The jury was composed of Messrs. E. Ezra (foreman), J. Merecki TH Farne, J. H Barr, B. MC da Cunha, JM. Alves, and G. F. Alves.
Mr. Orme prosecuted on behalf of the Crown, and explained that about i am. the car left Hongkong, the occupants being three members of the staff of the
nert, of WG. Humphreys & Co Kitch Toyo Kisen Kaisha, who were enroule for Taikon Docks, where they intended tong of A. S. Watson & Co., Ltd.; Sutton, board & launch to take them to the of Griffith & Co, Ltd Watling; Vasunia, of Yasunia & Co. Mehto, of Mehta & stranded Chiyo Mark. Ahead of the car as it approached the Gap were several Co. and Kavarana, of Kavarana & Co. Chinese walking in the same direction, one of whom was a small boy, and this
e of whom was a sn boy got in the way of the car and was knocked down and killed The occupants said that when the ear got within a rea- sonable distance of where the boy vas he left his friends and crossed the road, presumably on hearing the car. Then Auddenly he turned and ran back, when the car was within twenty yards of bim, but before he could get back, and despite the fact that the brakes were applied and the car swerved, he was caught by be
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car and was knocked down. He s caught by the right front lamp of the car, and he (the Crown Solicitor) would suggest that story was consistent with what actually occurred. A brother of the boy would state that he was holding all the time, and on to his brother's coat that the car suddenly came up and
At the request of the Chairman (Mr. Hogg), the Consul General addressed the gathering. The key note of his speech was the usefulness of a knowledge of the Chinese language for business purposes. He spoke of the fear of some that a know, ledge of Chinese would militate against business for the reason that the Chinose would be averse from foreigners being able to follow their conversation. This notion, he was glad to say was passing
away He sought to disabuse the minds
of his hearers of the popular fallacy that
a knowledge of Cantonose was useful only in Kwangtung Province; there are many millions of Chinese who spoke the Chun toniese dialect, and in almost all parts of
SPERO the world Cantonese, might be used with advantage. He then related some of his own personal experiences in which his
Volunteers.
There was a numerous congregation of
friends and acquaintances no the Cathe dral, which had been beautifully decorat- ed with lines, palms, and ferns for the happy event by Mesdames CH. P Hay, G. C. Moxon, A. Tai and WE L. Shenton. The service was choral Mr. Denman Fuller presiding at the organ, The humns sung were "Operfect Love" and The Voice that breathed oer
Eden
The bride, who was given away by Mr.
trimmed Harry Hancock, was charmingly attired in a gown of ninon satin, with silver lace, and tulle veil, She was attended by little Miss Alma Worcester: ng bridesmaid. Mr. A. Montagu Preston was best man. The Chaplain of the Cathedral (Rev. V H Copley Moyle) officiated.
After the ceremony & reception was held}} at the Hongkong Hotel, where Mr. and Mrs Sim received the congratulations of The honeymoon is to he their friends.
spent at Baguio, The bride's going away dress was of Saxe blue taffeta, with fovered minon sleeves, and black picture hat
HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB,
The following are the entries for tho six erents to be decided at the Gymkhana raceting to be held on May 7th
THREE-QUARTER MILE RACE HANDICAP Electric Light, Fijian Chief, Sunshine (Portlight). Makoni, Ploughed Field, Darham Chief, Bluffer (Garlands), Birdwood George (In Off), Cilem, New Zealand (Gay Birg).
GTAKRANA STABES Electric Inght,
INTIMATION
LANE
CRAWFORD & Co.
TABLISHED 1850
TELEFRONE 1741
"MAXHED
OILSKIN
COATS
FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.
WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A DELIVERY OF THESE WORLD FAMED RAINCOATS. THEY ARE THE LIGHTEST COATS MADE AND YET ARE PERFECTLY WATERPROOF. ALL THE SEAMS ARE EXTRA SEWN FOR US.
STOCKED IN ALL SIZES IN SEVERAL EXCELLENT SHADES, INCLUDING BROWNS. GREENS. YELLOW AND BLACK PRICE $28.00.
OTHER HEAVIER QUALITIES (FOR MEN, ONLY) FROM $12.50.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
to re-model the Board of Directors. I knocked bun oyar. Against this they had great service to him. He further pointed Urgon, Crosby, King Jack Daniel HONGKONG,
all
Matchbox, New Zealand (Guy Bird), Antony,
Fijian Chief Makom,
LADIES NOMINATION TEXT PROGING CC Mason, L. P. Goldnev, C. C. Boyd, T. Barton, B. F. Chapman, Comdr Myburgh, L. F. Green, EW Fisher,
FA
Gace, C. H. Blason,
dialect business could still be conducted CC. Taylor H. Congdon, Eng
FROM THE
POLO PONY SCURRY
lie Chaplin, Gwalior Chief. Tom, Thurl ston, Cilgwyn, Cherub, Beattock, Red Shank
ONE AND A QUARTER MILE RACE HANDICAP-Electric Light Fijian Chief, New Zealand (Gay Bird) Makeni, Autony Crosby, Masse Dunkeld, Lorenzo, Matabele, King Jack,
ovidence to show that despite the fact out that the written language was the Company such as ours, governed by
that the brakes were applied the car wasr Chinese, so that with a general managers, the Board of Directors
carried by its own momentum for a dis-
Chines who did not speak the Cantonese has very important functions, such as
tance of 16 feet: 30 feet up to the place entering into contracts on behalf of share where the boy was knocked down, and
in writing. A further advantage to TWO MILE POST OSCE ROUND holders with the general managers, and ten feet beyond The doctor who would say and It is submitted that the Board, as at pre-called would pay that the blow which possessors of fair knowledge of Chincke AND IN HANDICAP Floughed Field, Chief Sunshine (Portlight) Blufer sort constituted, is not altogether repre-chased the death of the boy must have was that one could follow a Japanese George (In Off), Crosby, Masoe, Durham sentative of shareholders, and appears to been a blow of very considerable violerice paper a little. Having referred at length (Carlanda), China Coaster, Lorenzo,
Matabele.
Snowflake, Char lack a preponderance of shipping element and could not have been caused by a car to the advantage accrning to employers, which it ought to have. There is the head going at a moderate speed; such as one he laid stress on the comparative eate of the firm, who may not be a shipping would expect if a brake had been applied with which one fairly well versed in Can man himself, two shipping men and two for a distance of 36 feet. The police had tonese could acquire other dialects The Consul-General's speech contained maat worthy knights- these latter, as far as made tests with similar care and on 1 know, cannot by any stretch of imagina similar road surfaces, and these went to words of encouragement to those who have tion be referred to as shipping men. We show that a car with a brake on could cnrolled as members of the school. One be pulled up in a considerably less space of the successes he referred to was that are very thankful for their services and, perhaps 10 or 15 feet. Morrison Hill
Palaye Gap was one of the most dangerous of young Hillier who on coming out to I am sure, without being shipping men
corners in the public roads of the Colony China took up the Chinese language and they give much valuable advice; but I and, that being the case, it was more at the end of six months was transferred think that the interests of the Company particularly incumbent upon prisoner to to Peking, where he proved himself very
especially take great care at the corner
with which everyone was familiar In would be better served by the addition, when he saw a boy of tender years in useful, and started that brilliant career ter
front of him, and, presumably crossing the road in front of him and then trying conclusion, Mr. Jamieson congratulated to get back. Continuing, Mr. Orme said: Canton, upon being one of the more pro "We have to see that persons in charge-gressive business centres, and assured the of vehicles use these vehicles and realise school of all his assistance and help. He their responsibility with proper care also thanked Mr. Farmer, of the Victoria If a man goes out in a motor car on the Hotel, for his public spirit in placing the commodious room in which they were mot road he has a right to the road, but he has a right to the road only in so far at the disposal of the school. as he has to safeguard, at the same time, the rights of other persons who are using the road In the city of Victoria it is the law that a vehicle shall proceed at a certain speed; the speed really laid down is ten miles an hour. I won't say in fact it would be preposterous for me to say to you, that if a person exceeds that speed be does no at his own risk;
il not the substitution, of two more direc- tors eminently shipping men, and per- hape, if it is not being too exacting, might I suggest that shareholders be given an
opportunity of electing them 1
I cannot resist the temptation to refer to that little matter of the opíum on the Fuensang. A puzzle has been suggested to me: The money does not belong to the general managers; it does not belong to the Company-find the owner. Detee, tives, I am told, often arrive at startling conclusions in difficult and knotty ques tions by adopting a process of elimina tion, but in this instance the Chairman has himself eliminated everybody who could possibly have a claim on the money, so, after much furious thinking, I have been compelled to give it up-especially on the consideration that the general managers themselves had for two years tried in vain to find the ownerYoure faithfully,
-Hongkong, 18th May, 1916.
GARMENTS FROM HONGKONG
EMPIRE DAY IN HONGKONG. POLICE RESERVE TO ENTERTAIN
THE SERVICES
Mr F. C. Jenkin, Deputy Superinten
and that speed is sometimes exceeded, as dent of Police (Reserve) is busy arrang you know. And if a man is going, as the prisoner was apparently going in this ing a gala night at the City Hall for ease, at any rate of speed which is not May 24th, Empire, Day, an interesting justified by the regulations, he renders himself liable in case of any accident feature of which will be the presence of occurring. There are certain circum men of the regular forces in the Colony who took an article part in the fighting stances and conditions in this Colony which make the streets different tore are in France in the early part of the war, they are at Home. The streets bere aré particularly crowded, and perhaps you and who are now in Hongkong recuperat will agree with me that the people who ing. They are seven in number Mr crowd the streets are particularly care Jenkin has got into touch with them less. It is your duty, gentlemen of the individually, and they will deservedly to weigh carefully what licence can be given seats at honour at the City justly be allowed to drivers, consistent Hall on Empire Day night. The pro- with the safety of the public, as it might gramme will be varied to suit the tastes be that any one of us, at one time or of all. The first part will consist of another, may be in the position as this vocal and instrumental items, and the unfortunate boy, and be the victim of second portion will be made up of boxing the negligence of a motor car driver bonte, and, possibly, fencing exhibitions
Evidence was then called, Dr. Taylor,
a surgeon of the Naval Hospital stating that when he saw the boy the boy wan in a dying condition The skull was badly fractured, and the right side of the
by Japanese naval men
ramisen
to be most interesting pugilistic
ay will be that between Maher (of the Police Reserv
691 A. H. Unuff (also of
The Little Bit Workers Society, n, sent the following Comforts Kowloon, and Clothing to England through Messrs Shewan, Tomes & Co., on Monday:
To Miss Vivian. The Maurice Hostel, 59, Herbert St., Hoxton, N-One parcel face was severely crushed. In this Reserve). Maber claims to be containing 25 articles of Children's opinion the car must have struck the weight amateur champion Clothing,
while Usuff, who He did not think a ominous title of car travelling at about five miles an hour pugilist of no mean Hostel, Britannia Street, Horton, N would have caused such injuries. The other bouts are being One parcel containing 15 articles of car must have been travelling a more Women's Clothing
Maurice with considerable violence to
To Mrs. Lefroy, Vice-President, 8.8.F.A., Hoxton Branch,
SERGEANT than ten miles an hour To Miss Tucker Soldiers and Bailors In the afternoon the judge, jury, crown Help Society, The Institute Mansfield prosecutor and the prisoner went to the St. Daggerstone, NE One parcel con- scene of the fatality, the jury being Staining 30 articles of Men's Clothing, "conveyed on the fire motor and experi
To Mrs. Eren, Jackazapes Work mants were carried out. Society, 94 Marlborough Mansion, West Subsequently the jury retired and upan Hempstead W33 dozen bandages, their return gave a verdict of not guilty, 17 suris pyjamas, a dozen khaki handker and prisoner was discharged chicle, 1 pair bed stocks, 20 khaki collars, 1. Upon hearing the verdict the accused. 38 pairs socks, 2 milk covers, and 2 shirts.
exclaimed Thank God 12
referee will RAN Invitations given to and Police the crews of
harbour
tertain
ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. UNITED SERVICES LEAGUE. Major T. Robertson (Chairman) presided over a meeting of the League ast evening, at which the principal busi- news was consideration of a letter from the B.G.A Football Club. It appeared that that Volunteers were due to play the Royal Engineers in a mid week match, but stated that they were unable to raise a team A table was published by the authority of the Hon. Secretary (Mr. W. Caldwell, RN) subsequently, in which the two points at stake in the RE. The R.G.A contended that this abandoned match were accredited to the was a most irregular proceeding, and that before the points could be given to the RE the sanction of the League Management Committee must be given.
It was pointed out that according to nts went automatically to Rule 10 the points
conld do was to consider whether or no the R.E, and that all the Committed sufficient reason was given by the Club insufficient, to impose is fine. I ves for failing to fall the Exture, and, thought that the Secretary' action was not correct The Hon. Secretary of RG.A in withdrawing the letter,
the RG sus of the League might have in question, and it was rather hard upon depended upon the result of the match the
At the annual general meeting, which followed, it was decided to leave the election of officers till latex in the year
GOLF
BATAVIA GOLF CLUB
The results of the Batavia Golf. Clüb Easter Golf
apetition held
CANTON, MACAO
WEST RIVER STEAMERS.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAU STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., AND CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
HONGKONG-CANTON LINE
Bingh Fare by Night Blo Return
single Fans by Day Steamer
$6.00
11.00
6.00
9.00
HONGKONG TO CANTON. I
CANTON TO HONGKONG.
FRIDAY 19TH MAY, 1916.
8. FATSHIN: 10 pm KINUHAN.
8 HONEN: 10 p.m. FATUMAY
36 cm, KINEHAND bpm, HUNAMIA
SATURDAY 20TH MAY MALO
18 LM, FATSHAN
HONGKONG MACAO LINE.
*8. TAISHAN, Tona 1005, 8.8 LEUNGSIAN.
HONGKONG TO MACAO.___*__
Wook days at 8 am. sod 2 pm from the Company Wing Lek Birset Wherk, Condary ni 9 am and 1 p.m. from the Company's Wing Lok Street Wharf.
MACAO TO HONGKONG
Week days at 7.30 am. and 3 pan. Bandayu at 7,30 sam., and 6
EXCURSION TO MACAO. SUNDAY 21 MAY 1916.
The Company's New Stenmalige
TAISHAN
Will depart from the Company' WING LOK START WEAXI 11 9 Kit, sad return trem Maeno sf 5 p
FB The Company, will also run a Steamer from Mamo on Bunday at 7,80 sat and from Houtkou #11 p.m. trom the Company's Wing For Bimet Whee
5. This Steamer sozsects with the Excunion Steamer returning from Maeno si 5 p..
FAPES AS USUAL,
MACAO-CA
CON LINE
Departure from Macno to Canton on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, så 9 pa
kos from Canson to Macso on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, Aš 4.80 Km
JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG. CANTON AND MACAO AND THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.- STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.. CANTON WUCHOW LINE
8.8. BAINAM, 588 and 8.8, NANNING, 369 COMET the shore Biesmers lentes Caston for Auchow every Monday, and Friday, at about 8 am, and the other leaves Wuchow for Chaston on the mase dayı 8.30
resosh return to Hong hong or wing
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Asilon and are lighted throughou by
ACAO STEAMBOAT 16. LED.
one (First Floor); opposite the Bake Pier
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