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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD, 1925
ROYAL" MARINES O.C.A. SHOOTING COMPETITION AT STONECUTTERY.
HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS. CONDEMNED HOUSES AT. SHEK.
LIPE DEMOLISHED.
Rice, crop prospects in Burma, Indo- China and Siam are good, and satisfac tory increases in the amount of rice available for export from these countries anay be confidently anticipated. welfare of Siam, especially, is so largely slependent on the rice crop, that all those
The Royal Marines Old Comrades' interested in that country will welenme Association, Hongkong and South China the prospective return of more prospe Branch, beld a shooting competition at rous conditions. would take this up-tonecutters Range resterday afternoon portunity of expressing appreciation of the excellent work of Mr W. J. F. for a prise Cup presented by the Fresia was responsible for the demolition Williamson, who is shortly retiring, dur-dent of the Association, Licat-Colonel
of several condemned houses, ing his long tenure of the responsible post of financial adviser to the Siamese A. S. Cantrell, R.M Dovernment. His successor. Sir Edward Mitcham Cook, C.I.E, than whom na better choice could have been made, has
The competitions held yesterday were carried out under the direction of Capt. R. G. Sturgess, R.M., and comprised
"earned a high reputation as a financial Five rounds (two nighters) at 200 yards; various methods of demolition.
expert during his service in India,
1624 was favourable year for the one minute rapid fire (two sighters) 200 Philippine Islands Crops were good and yards; seven rounds (two sighters) 500 disposed of profitably the resulting yards. prosperity being reflected in consider able increase in imports..
• TRIBUTE TO THE BANK'S STAFF.
Before closing I should like, on your behalf, to express our appreciation to the staff for the work they have done during the past year. fu our extermed Chief Manager, Mr. A. II. Barlow, on whose shoulders rests the great responsibility of the control of the Bank, we have, as I have already said, a man eminently suited to 5ll the position of his predecessor, the late Mr. A. Stephen, whose dresse we so deeply deplore. It is only, howe ever, by the loyal cooperation of every member of the staff. not only at the Bank's Hend Office here in, Hongkong bat also in the branches and agencies, in different parts of the world, that we are able to place before you the results we have today, and I am sure that shart holders will approve of the bonus of 10 per cent. To is proposed to pay on sadaries.
I beg to propose the adoption of the repurt and statement of accounts. After the proposal has been seconded and be Tore placing the motion before the meet- 125, I shall be pleased to answer to the best of my ability any questions which shareholders may have to ask.
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Bisley targets were used throughout the competition.
The shout resulted as follows:-
Cirimmitt Pearce
Evans Harper
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Total
24
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Edward
60
57
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electric exploder, utilising 4 system of detonators joined up in series, was that demonstrated. Eleven "gets were joined together. On account of there being no party walls, the front walls of the houses did not come down but the back, walk, which included party walls, was completely demolished,
LEGAL PRACTITIONERS, HONGKONG ORDINANCE TO BE AMENDED.
a statement
for
The members of the Engineer Company Ordinance of 1971 will be introduced in- A bill to amend the Legal Practitioners of the Hongkong Volunteer Defence to the Legistative Council sext. Thura- yesterday at Shek-Li-Pui Corpe spent an enjoyable and useful time day. in the New Territories, when the Com-section 20 of the Legal Practitioners A village The object of this bill is to repeal
Ordinance, 1871.
The Attorney-General in The Company assembled at the "Star" Ferry, Kowloon, and were run out to headed to the draft ordinance, says:
history of the section is shortly this. Shek-Li-Fui in motor buses.
in 1973, Mr. Rowett, an unofficial mem- had been made on Saturday, and gestor-forward a motion to the effect that it Preparations for the "blowing up ber of the Legislative Council brought day's operations were to demonstrate the was desirable that barristers should be
The permitted to take business from clien
clients first method shown was a small package direct in all cases except those in which tuse. Five of these charges went off, and al six wads of gun-catton Bred by time litigation had been actually commenced. This mation did not go so far as the sec showed but poor effect, because the rofstion goes, but the official view of the of the house had been removed. motion seems to have been that it prac
tically
amounted to motion amalgamatiot. There is
some doubt as whether Mr. Rowete did infand amalgamation. However that may be, his of law was then in the hands of two or main argument was that "the practice three attorney's Arms who managed to screw the most extortionate charges from unfortunate people who had to ject was to reduce costs. The Attorney.
He made it clear that his tieneral proposed an amendment to the effect that it was expedient to modify to a certain extent the rules of the legal profession which
barristers restricted from giving consultations and transact- ing other business, in certain
of an attorney- but
that such pressly defined and limited so as to meet the public without effecting an a
an amalgama tion. The amendment was carried,
and the resulting legislation was whas now appears as section of Ordinance No. 1 of 1871. The result was curious one, but it seems clear that amalgama- hand, a one-sided and partial amalgama tion was not intended. On the other tion was in fact effected.
A demonstration was then given of the destruction of a building on which por- tions of the roof remained. A mail charge was placed in the centre of the building, and fred. without any tamp ing. The result was the building was completely demolished. This showed what can be done to a house if the roof remains untouched.
Quite a large number of Hongkong re sidents motors? out to Shek-Li-Put to witness the tests, which took place be tween: 13,20 (ned 1.10 p.m.
present
Comrades were entertained to
At the conchision of the match the Capt. Sturgess, who presented the Cup tes by
Tifin was provided for the Volunteers, to Comrade Grimmett, and said he trust whe appeared thoroughly to enjoy the ved that would be arranged, as this was no excel-
the future further matches day's work and the outing.
The offerrs lent means of fostering the spirit of com- Engineer Colonel Russell Brown, Capt. were:-Chiet rasleship common to all Royal Marines. Chippendale, Capt. Feary, of the Royal thanks to Capt. Sturgess for the trouble Joel, Capt, Smith, Capt. Skelton, Lieut. Comrade Kent proposed a vote of Engineers: Lieut. Col. Bird. Adjutant he had taken to make the competition the Syme Thompson. Corps S... Westlake, success it was. On behalf of the Associa and C.S.M. Everett, of the H.K.V.D.C. SECONDER'S SPEECH.
tion he desired to express their thinks to Lieut. Colonel Cantrell, the President, Mr. W. L. SHENTON seconded the for presenting the trophy for competi motion. He sail-Mr. Chairman and tion. In the course of his address, Mr." Gentlemen.We have listened with par-
Kent stressed the fact that there were ticular interest to the Chairman's very many ex-Royal Marines in Hongkong lacid speech which is always looked for South China who had possibly not heard ward to in business circles and even in higher circles as one of the outstanding reminded all present that these wanderers of the Association and its objects, and he incidents of the year. We hasten to join ought to be roped in." Enrolment with you in your sorrow over the great forms were to be obtained from Comrade loats you have sustained by the deaths Frith. Hon Secretary, e/o Sanitary De ni Mr. A. ti. Stephen and Mr. E. i.partment, Hongkong, and he trusted that Hillier.
their next meeting would show a consider- ably increased membership.
Mr. A. G. Stephen was well known to most of us, not only by his reputation as a banker and financier of outstanding ability, but personally as a hospitable host and friend, and furthermore is a man whose opinion on any subject was worthy of the most mature consideration. In the public. iife of this Calony, his ser- vices were called for in every capacity and willingly given both in the Councils and out of them. A long and active career has been terminated all too soon. thus depriving him of enjoying in retire- ment the rest which he so richly deserved; and had so faithfully earned.
and
Capt. Sturgess responded, and said that it was a great pleasure to him to help the Association in any way he could, and he was always ready to fall in with any suggestions its members might make.
COMPANY REPORTS.
GODOWN CO., LTD.
the
law."
Ctses,
without the interations should be ex
question, ie, that it effects a one-sided This is one objection to the section in and
partial
The view amalgamation. has been expressed that amalgamation would be desirable in Hongkong. That view has not hitherto been adopted by the Government. Whether
HONGKONG & KOWLOON WHARF & peculiar provisions of the section in tion be desirable or not, how maigama- there to be
no good reason now for the
question. may have been fully justif
modern conditions which calls for its ed at the time when it was first introduc but there seems to be nothing in retention.
year ended 31st December, 1924, states:
The report of this Company for the
as compared with $1,183,307.53 in 1823.
The profit on working was $1,452,514,98
ing Directors and Auditors' fees, allow The balance for the after deduct
for depreciation, ing,
and
paying for amount brought forward from last year ordinary repairs is 81,021,576.83., The
is $290,819.20 making A total of $1,312,006.53 available for appropriation. The Directora recommend the follow- ing: To pay ahare To pay a bonus of 83 per To transfer to equalization of
share..
To carry forward
dividend of $3 per
dividend fund
Another objection to the section is that it is very doubtful what exactly it authorises. Opinions differ on this point. Where the law and etiquette of England it is always possible to get a the legal profession are the same us in
disputed matter of this kind, but the decision from the Bar Council on any Bar Council I
would probably refuse to ex- press any opinion as to the etiquette in Hongkong seeing that we have $180,000.00 the. English rules by our, local Ordi and other communications of China does The present position of the railways
A decision could be obtained from the 400,000.0
Supreme Court here but possibly only not and cannot inspire us with optimism.
upon an application to strike a barrister. 100,000.00 off the Since 1914 Theonstructive policy has
roll, a
which one 339,635.83 would be very slow to institute where
proceeding been negative. The great natural re- Mources of the interior of Chins are lying
there
was room for a genuine doubt. $1,312,896.83 Mr. E. G. Hillier was not so well known dormant because of the failure to link Mr. D. Long, McOSTS. A.
Directors-During the. Com a barrister to do
Whatever the limits of section to the individual but he bad an inter- and complete the great transpct pton, J. P. Warren and A.S.D. Cousland work which is usually
Hon, may be the section undoubtedly enables national reputation as a banker and fun-natural resources would soon place the resigned their spatz
arteries, while development of
certain amount of The following and
by a solicitor, gentlemen were invited to join the trained one, it enables a barrister to one view, though probably s Board:-Messrs. C. Gordon Mackie, do almost anything which can be done by solicitor. An objection to this from the point of view of the public is that while a solicitor is liable to be sued for and it is very doubtful whether the sec negligence a barrister is not so liable, tion would make him liable.
physical disability will keep his memory green for many years to come. Hik familiar figure in Peking will be remem bored long after contemporaries of his
have censed to live.
auch
It
....
Messrs Allan Cameron and A. S. Gubbay retire according to the Articles of Association and being eligible offer themselves for re-election.
Auditors-Mesers. H. Percy Smith, F.C.A., and C. Bernard Brown, A.C.A., have audited the accouats now presented GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LTD. The report for presentation to the shareholders at the thirty-sixth ordinary
eral meeting of this Company reade: tay before the shareholders a statement The Board of Directors have now to
year ending December 31st, 1924. of accounts, and balance sheet for the The gross profit for the year
....$758,271.84
is The amount brought forward
from the previous year....... 93,147.89
$861.810.73
cier. His great courage in carrying out Enancial position of the country on an his many duties and his great services to the Bank whilst labouring under dire peachable basis. The railways such R. E. Greensmith, T. C.. Weall and D. M been used rather to further a policy of as they are have on so many occasions destruction and disraption than to fur-Mercuectly on the retirement of ther the interests of commerce and peace. Ross, the following gentlemen were R. E. Greensmith and D. M. We must not, however, be blind to the invited to take their places:-Messrs. A. Turning to the balance sheet, we have fact that here and there in various dis H. Compton and A. 8. D. Cousland. presented to us a financial statement tricts of Chinn roads are being construct- which can only be the subject for mutual
ed, aften in quite out of the way places, congratulation and satisfaction. Although which undoubtedly will in time be great the substantial increase in deposit and educating factors as to the economic pass rash in hand is possibly strongly indica. Pibilities of motor traffic and trade. tive of trade conditions in the Far East cannot be denied that whenever modern "nasmuch as the money ad representeul facilities of communication either by road should be circulating for trade purposes, or by wire are available to the Chinese set the profits for this year, as compared masses, they are without delay exten- with last, show that, notwithstanding the sively adopted. very unfavourable conditions of trade.
We note with interest that the present! the earning power of the Bank is by no debatable subject of bringing the value means diminished. We look forward to of the English pound sterling up to its the coming year with no trepidation but pre-war parity has not been lost sight of anticipate that the Bank's Diamond by you. Jubilee will usher in a substantial re- We join with you in admiration of the vival in genuine mercantile trade in the heroic manner in which our friends the Far East and a steady progress in the Japanese have faced the recent disaster prosperity of the Bank
and our best wishes go out to them for The proposed bonus to the staff, we speedy recovery of their former posi- heartily agree with as a recognition of tion. their continuous-industry,, hard work and loyal co-operation, I was with part on record our very great appreciation of In conclusion it is. our desire to place cular pleasure we listened to your lauda. tory appreciation of their services and the appointment of Mr. A. H. Barlow to work which we know are so well merited by no means insensible to the difficulties the position of Chief". Manager. We are and it is our wish cordially to endorse that beset that position nor are we your remarks. It is by such efforts that ignorant of the mass of work and "fore- the success of the Bank is assured.
Your building programme has all along thought. the holding of such a post received our approbation not only with extreme confidence, coupled with entails. Nevertheless we view the future anaterial token of the Bank's prosperity and desire to consolidate in a cogent form optimism, knowing full well that the posi its accumulated resources but as an out- tion will be ably filled and the duties ward and visible sign of the greatness performed to the complete satisfaction of the Bank has attained and the farther all concerned. The Bank and the share- greatness which it hopes still to attain holders are extremely fortunate in hav- It is also the materialisation of a long 28 a Chief Manager with such wide ex- nighted policy displaying to the public him all success,
perienes and sterling qualities. We wish at large the solidarity and stability for which the institution stands. "
I have great pleasure in seconding the Your references to the general poli-report and statement of accounts. tical situation in China are, we fear, only DIRECTORS AND AUDITORS APPOINTED, too true. It is to be hoped that the Mr. C. A. HooPER proposed and Mr. phase through which the country is, now CHAU "SIL Kr seconded, that Messra passing is just a stage in its economic W. L. Pattenden, J. A. Plummer and A. Evolution and and that the time is not H. Compton, who retired by rotation, now far distant when the basic prin- but offered themselves for re-election, be ciples of meum and tuum will again be reappointed as Directors; and that the fully and completely recognised, and that appointment directora of Messrs.
115
After allowing for.
the interim divid-
end paid in Sep-
Directors' and audi- tors' fees, ete...... Writing of 10 per
tember laat.......$211,339.97
cent, for deprecia. tion on the Com- pany's buildings," machinery, foun
10,950.00
ches, lighters, etc. 64,173.24
The balance to be dealt
with is
.!
277,063.21
which it is recommended should be ap- plied as follows:-
GA
time for
to go back to the former state of affairs For these reasons it has beer decids. and to make the rules of both branches. of the legal profession the same as those in force in England
from.tim to the time being, subject to Low Jocal trouble, and probably all of which are provisions which have never given any
ish rules. in harmony with the spirit of the ng
One
is that con- provisions tained in section 30 of Ordinance No. 1 of 1871, which allows solicitors to prae- time ca
advocates before the Supreme Court in its Summary, Jurisdiction. in the County courts in England. This is in accordance with the practice
The
The present section 28 provi
provides that the rules of the legal profession are to be modified to the cxtent mentioned in sections 29 and 30. The bill pro poses to substitute for this section. declaring that the law and practice re- lating to the two branches of the legal profession shall be the same as the law and practice in force in England from time to time for the time being.
WARFARE IN KWANGTUNG. GOVERNMENT FORCES NEARING WAICHOW.
On
Military Headquarters in Canton an- nounce that a telegram received Thursday states that the Government forces advanced from Yapchaipio on Tuesday towards the Fei-ngo mountain which is in the vicinity of the city of Waichow.
•
enemy forces, numbering about #574,558.592,000 commanded by General Yip Kue, że-
treated after offering some resistance.
The Government forces then occupied Chung Tung which is near the Fei-ngo mountain, and military dispositions are now being made for the capture of Wai- chow
To pay a final dividend of... $1.25 par share on the Old, *bazes
To pay a final divídeod of 15 cents per share on the New 'shares and carry forward to the
eredit of
accounts
next
year's
$600,000.00
40,000,00
14,556,82 After
Telegraphic service between Sheklung and Tungkoon has been restored. Com munication had been interrupted for some time owing to the destruction of the telegraph poles by the enemy troops
the
capture of Sheklung and Tung, koon intructions were given by Genern! Hau Shung Chi, commander-in chief of Directors-During the year, Mr. Jthe telegraph line to facilitate the dis
the Cantonese forces,
ces, for the
the repair of On the proposition of Mr. J. ARNOL Scott Haraton and Mr. Allan Cameron patch of military messages. Having now Joined the Board and these appointments been completely repaired, the service
was resumed on Thursday last.
The proposition was carried uhaai- mously."
the great mass of the people who repre- B. D. F. Beith, G. M. Young. W. H sent the ruled will bring home to those Bell and T. G. Weall be confirmed. who rule that if they wish to continue in their present exalted positions they must conform to those principles of justice, without which no State can be admitted to the domity of nations of recognised as a power in civilisation. History pre dents many similar instances now. repre- sented by firm and stablé Governments."
(Continue on next Dolumn),
seconded by Mr. E. "A BAM. Mr. C. Bernard Brown and Mr. J. Fleming were re-elected auditore
The Chairman announced that the dividend warrants would be ready on Monday (to-day).
require confirmation....
$574,658,52
Under Article XII. (14) of the Articles of Association, Mesira. C. A. da Roza and The Fong retire, but boing eligible offer themselves for re-election.
(Continued at foot of next Columns)
Auditors. The accounts have been audited by Messrs. Linstead & Davis and Mesara. Lowe, Bingham & Matthews who are eligible for re-appointment.
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