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THE MERCHANTS' · CONFER- ENCES.
STRIKE PICKETS AND THE PARCELS POST.
(FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]
THE
DEPARTURE OF SIR CLAUD
SEVERN.
LARGE GATHERING AT QUEEN'S PIER.
.
Sir Cloud Severn, K.B.E., C.M.G., was It is unlikely that any official an-given a splendid: “ send-off" when be left nouncement will be made yet regarding for Home by the P. & O. sa Mentus on the informal conversations which have Saturday morning, toen again commenced between Chinese merchants in Canton and Hongkong regarding & resumption of, trada ewing to the strong opposition of the pro fessional delegates of the labour unions. The Canton merchants, however, have this time received a hint that they will be supported by the Kuomintang and
the Red Army settlement.
for in the move
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Strike pickets in Canton ars now trying to interfere with the parcel post between Canton and Hongkong, the atrikers declaring that traffic through this chaaar is a breach of the boycott policy they have adoptal. The Chinese "Post Office is resisting any attempt to interrupt the service. It is understood that the strikers are asking the Kuomin tang to instruct the Post Office not to accept further parcels from Hongkong, but there is little likelihood that the Rod leaders will needs to the strikers' demands.
THEATRE ROYAL. WILLIAM HEUGHAN'S FAREWELL PERFORMANCE.
There was a very large gathering of friends at Queen's Pier, including many members of the Chinese community. All the Government departments and both Councils were well represented. Musical honours were provided by the Drums and Fifes of the 1st Battalion the East Surrey Regiment and before embarking on the launch Fictoria for the P. &. O. liner, Sir Claud carefully inspected the big drum on which has recently been mounted the tiger skins presented to the Drums and Files some time ago by Lady Seyers.
When the inspection was completed the members of the band gave three cheers for Sir Cland and then as the Victoria moved away from the pier, they struck A Jolly Good Fellow," Should Arld Acquaintance
up "For he's
followed by
be forgot."
Sir Claud Severn, as is known, is re- tiring after 23 years in the Service of the Crown. fle has led the position of Colonial Secretary of Hongkong since 1912 and has administered the Govern
ment on many decasions.
HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH, 1925:
SENSATIONAL AFFAIR IN
KOWLOON.
POLICE SERGEANT FIRED AT BY A HOUSEBOY.
THREE MEN ARRESTED.
As a requel to a sensational shooting affair which occurred in Kowloon en Friday night, three Chinese will appear before Mr. E W. Hamilton at the Kow, loon Magistracy this morning.
Hie
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COMPANY MEETING. GRAND HOTEL DES WAGONS-LITS, LIMITED.
Tho
twenty-second annual general meeting of shareholders of the Grand Hotel Des Wagons-Lits, Ltd., was hold. at the registered office of the Company, 16, Des Voeux Road Central, on Satur- day morning.
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Mr. E. M. Raymond' (Chairman) presided and among those present were
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The Profit and Loss account. showed
the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Mr. B. F. Hawker It appears from Police reports, that Mattingly and Mr. W. J.
C. 1. Newman, C. F. O. Ribeiro and A. whilst on patrol in Kowloon, Sergeant (Directors), Mesars. W. H. Brown, W. W. Smith (shareholders) and Mr, F. C. Clark noticed three men whose actions. Burling, U. M. Omai, T. R. Parsona,
Barry (Acting Secretary). appeared to him to be suspicious. accosted them and started to search one of the men, who thereupon snatched a revolver from a pocket and threw it to bis companion, shouting to him at the The man fred but missed, and the same time to shoot the policeman. Sergeant, keeping hold of his prisoner, took out his own revolver and returned This, however, was also in the fire. effective for both men ran away.
that after providing for a bonus of 10 per cent, on the salaries of the Euro-
pean staff and the usual bonus for the native staff, and allowing Tis. 30,583 for
sum of Tis 1,204.42 depreciation the proft for the year including tho brought forward was Ţia 13,475.11.
The Directors recommended that this net profit should be deals with as follows:-Pay a Dividend of Three per cent. (3%), Tla, 9,000.00; Write off" Jade Canal," Tis. 2,000.00; Transfer to Reserve for Doubtful Debts, Tis: 1,973 56; Carry forward to next account; Tia 3,201.55.
At the Police Station Sergeant Clark's prisoner, who is a servant of Col. Mat thews, Secretary of the Golf Club, con- fessed that his two companions were servants in the employ of Capt. L D Joll, M.C. (RA.). Adjutant of the Fong
Continuing the report of the Directors kong Volunteer Defence Corps, and the
have to record the death of the ton. Police immediately visited Captain Joil'stated is with deep regret that we
A search was It is hoped home at Gomes Villas.
Mr. C. Montague Ede on the and May that Sir Claud and Lady Severn will made of the premises but without resultaat, and the board cannot express their return to the Colony on a visit, to renew
Later, however, when Mrs. Joll, who sense of loss at the passing of so esteem- year under review, Messrs. R. G. Shewag many old friendships, in two years' time
was accompanied by Light. Aucatt, fed and valued a colleague. During the The Theatre Royal was well led on Among those present at the pier on turned home the Police received a tele and E. M. Raymond were appointed phone call and learned that the two Directors' of the Company, Mr. W. S. William Saturday to say "nu revoir" were :- Saturday night when Mr.
1925 and we take this opportunity of Heugban, and his two associates gave The Chief Justice (Sir Henry Gollan), houseboys bad been discovered under a D. O'Hara resigned at the 30th June,
revolver. belonging to
extending to him our thanks for the their farewell performance in Hongkong, the Bishop of Victoria and Mrs Duppuy, bed and that A The large audience, in which the Scotch the Acting Attorney-General (Sir Henry Capt. Joll, who was away in camp, bad many services rendered to the Company element was much in evidence, showed Pollock) and Lady Poilock, Commodore been found in an unlocked drawer. Lieut. during his periods of offer. Mr. J. great enthusiasm and demonstrated their and Mrs. Stirling, the Hon. Mr. Pucott. being informed by the amah of Scott farsson resigned on leaving Hong Mattingly was appointed by the Board Holyoak and Mrs. Holyoak, the Hon. Mr. what had happened, had searched the kong in April last, and Mr. R. F. to occupy Mr. Herston's seat until his admiration and appreciation of
return. markably fine concert in an unmistakeA O. Lang. Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz, house from top to bottom and had secured
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wood, Mr. A. G. M. the servants: Fletcher (with whom was Mrs. Fletcher
Ir
able maaper.
The concert
a
was given. under the patronage of the Hongkong St. Andrew Society.
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COLONY'S FINANCES. FIGURES FOR AUGUST.
The financial statement published in the Gazette shown that the Colony's, credit balance on August 31st was $11,950, 338.76
which had been used: "
were arrested, sad taken to the Polica who had just arrived from Home), thepon the arrival of the police the men Hon. Mr. C. Mcl. Messer. the Hon Mr. Station, where Sergeant Clark identified H. T. Creasy and Mrs. Creasy, the Hou, them and also the revolver-Capt. Jolls Dr. J. B. Addison, the Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird, Lt Col L G. Bird, D.8.0., Mr. G. M. Young, Col. F. S. Montague Bates. C.R.. MG, D.S.O.. Major and Mrs. Macready. Capt R. D. Bennett, Dr. W. W. Pearse, Mr. C. D. Melbourne, Mr. H. A. Nisbet, Miss Sloan, the Consul-
as compared with $12,419,13280 on July 1 General for the U.S.A. (Mr. R. C. Tred-
31st.
The revenue 81,377.278.15 1*
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INGENIOUS PIRATE
ARMS CONCEALED IN CLOGS.
concealed in two clogs..
The Chairman, ja his review of the year's working, said:-The accounts are, 1 think, self-explanatory, and whilst the balance of Working account is less that that shewn for the year to the 30th June, 1994 (being for the year under review Tis. 88,653.81 as against Tls. 80,389.02 in respect of the previous year), never- theless I feel sure you will realise that the past financial period has been one of great disappointment to all classes of trade in China. "As regards our own business it is only natural that our pro- Ats, should have been affected by the dis- turbed state of fairs, for there is of for business or for pleasure, so long course less inducement to travel, either as conditions generally' in China re- that much good will result from the held, and that China will not only maintain the high position she holds position by with foreign Powers but find the means
strengthening that establishing unity within her
of
borders.
Own
A Chinese, named Lam Fai, was sen wall), the Consul General for France tenced to five years hard labour by Mr. during August was (Mons. Y. du Courthial), the Consul. E. Lindsell at the Central Magistracy against 81,752,235.90 General for the Netherlands (Mr. Jon Saturday for having two service remain unsettled. It is hoped, however, during August last year and the expendi-Quist), Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Omme, Mr. velvers and five rounds of ammunition in ture $1,529,650, 19 as against $2,469,990.34 Eldon Potter, KC., Mr. N. L. Smith; Col. is possession. The revolvers were found Conferences now being held and to be
The total revende for this year up to T. G. Robertsen, Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse,
lu Muk, a Chinese detective accosted the end of August was $16,345,517.30 as Mr. T. H. King, Mr. D. Burlingham, Mr. compared with $16,933,873.64 for the car-
A. W. Tickle, Mr. E. R. Dovey, Mr. and responding period last year. The expen-
near Sincero's on Thursday night and diture up to August 31st was $17,496,507, Mrs. S. B. B. McElderry, Mr. W. J. prisoner who was carrying a big basket Last year for the corresponding period Carrie, Mr. J. A. E. Bullock," Mr. M. Finformed him that he must search the Key, Mr. H. Green, and many others basket. Prisoner said that the key was it was $15,485, 197.07.
It was estimated that the total expendi-Leading members of the Chinese com in the possession of a man in the Kwong of writing down by means of Deprecia munity were also present in large num-Tai Loi, boarding house, in Connaught hers, including the Hon" Mr. Chow Shou Road, to whom the basket belonged. The Son, the Hor. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, Mr. detective accompanied the man to this Ha Kom Tong, Mr. Li Po Kwai, Mr. Kurk address and found that a room there had Djeon Eng and others.
been engaged in the name of the prisoner himself. "When the basket was opened, it was found to contain a rug, and a pair of clogs wrapped up in paper. weight of the clogs aroused the detec- tive's suspicions and he broke them open and discovered the revolvers and ammuni- tion.
ture this year would be 830,483,611 and the revenue 821,819,700.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.. ENTRIES FOR FINAL EXTRA MEETING.
The entries for the fias! extra race. meeting, to be held at Happy Valley on November 28th, closed at noon on Satur-
day.
MR. H. H. J. GOMPERTZ." PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF LEGAL PROFESSION. Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz, who leaves the
The
The European inspector in charge of the prosecution said, that it was not a
Turning to the Balance Sheet, I have no doubt but that you approve the policy tion" the figures representing the values I am confident that the of our assets. soundness of this policy cannot be called
that it
ex- mind in into question, especially when it is what are BRY born tremely difficult to the prospects of the immediate future. unwise to be unduly Whilst it is optimistic, I do feel, that we have no reason at all to indulge in pessimistic. forecasts. Our Company is in a very good financial position and, occurrences of an extraordinary nature being of belief that we may view with equanimity course excepted, i venture to express the the outcome of our business for the ensuing year.
The Chairman of the general meeting! held last year in Peking made reference
have decided not to embark upon the for the reconstruction of the Hotel, but until business improves your Directors,
Though the name of Beauty Dahlia is missing, September, The Regent and Winners appear, so that numbers have Colony on Wednesday by the sa Sar- been kept up to the average.
1st and 3rd Races (Kilmarnock Handi- pedon' to take up his new appointment cap), "A" and "B" classes 6 Furas Chief Justice of the Federated Malay longs-Solly, Grey Streak,, Beldarney Btates, was the guest of banour at a tifin case of arms smuggling, but he was conto plans then in course of preparation Star, Wimmera, Chicago, Jambu, Nugget, Persian Parrot, Arabian Parrot, Spotted at the Hongkong Hotel on Saturday, vinced that the man was a pirate from
Waichow. The prisoner, who had Sand, King of the Plains, Mowgli, Two given by both branches of the legal pro- the pirates' stronghold at Nim Shan, Pairy, Hailsham, Strathalan, May Leaf, fession. Loch Rannoch, liethesay, Blotting Paper,
Sir Henry Gollan (the Chief Justice bullet wound in his right arm, admitted Saracen. Uncle Tom, Gymu, King Em-of Hongkong) presided, and in the course that he was a seaman. peror, The Regent, September,
of a brief speech, paid a high tribute to
ber.
BANKRUPTCY COURT:
THE CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE CINEMA.
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2nd Race (Troon Handicap).C One Mile. Mr. Gompertz both as a man and as a Saligia, Beldorey Star, Wimmera Chi judge. He presented him with a piece cago, Jambu, Persian Parrot, Spotted plate a silver salver-suitably in- Sand, King of the Plains, Loch Rannoch, scribed as a souvenir of his stay of 28 Rothesay, Blotting Paper, Grey Morn, years in Hongkong and as a token of Saracen, Gymp, King Emperor, Septem-the respect and esteem in which he is
13 Colony.
heid by the legal profession in "this 4th Race (St Andrew's Stakes). Miles-Local Option, Grey Knight, Bel
Mr. Gompertz suitably replied and dorney Star, Wimmera, Chicago, Persian Parrot, Arabian Parrot, Spotted Band, thanked the members of the legal pro- before Sir Henry Gollan in the Bunk
of the Plains, Blotting Paper, Grey Lession for the beautiful memento and ruptcy Court on Saturday, Mom, Loch Rannoch, Duke of Frisco, the kind wishes.
King Samcen, Ubole Alf, Uncle Chick
presented.
5th Race (Seamill Plate), Novices Race.
One Mile-Solly, Grey Streak, Beldorney
with which
it. Wes
The affairs of the World Theatre came
Mr. A. Dyer Ball, the Official Beceiver, stated that the Hongkong Amusements, Ltd, Lad paid about $3,000 for the stock
Star, Wimmera, Nuggett, Two Pairs, PIRATES BUSY ON WEST RIVER.in trade, but a Government application May Leaf, Demon Boy, Loch Rannoch,
Rothesay, Saracen, Gymp, King Emperor, A.P.C. STATION REPORTED LOOTED. The Regent, September.
6th Race (Ayr Plate) from two mile
A report is current in Chinese circles, though it is not confirmed yet, that the River, has been raided by pirates,
for rates would take up a considerable part of the amount
sideration. That does not mean, how scheme that they then had under cou ever, that your hotel will not be kept) in good state-nor that improvements from time to time will not be effected- but merely that it has been considered prudent in present circumstance to post pose the reconstruction of the hotel og the lines originally contemplated.
It is with the deepest sense of regret that I have to make reference to the, death of one of the Directors of this Company, the Ham Mr C. Montague well-known and respected in the Far Ede, in whom has passed away a £gure East for so many years.Na
The Chairman then formally proposed the adoption of the Report and Accounta The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak seconded and they were passed nanimeusly.
Mr. A. W. Smith proposed and Mr. W. J. Burling seconded that the appoint ment of Mears. R. G. Shewan, E. M. Raymond and £. F. Mattingly as Mr. P. H. Holyoak and Mr. W. J. Hawker be re-elected Directors of the Company for the ensuing year.
poit once around and in (about 1 mile 105AF.C: station at Samui, on the West creditor, and Mr. J. M. Hall for the Directors be confirmed and that the Hon.
yarda)-Grey Knight, Beldorney Staz, Wimmers, Chicago Jambu, Nugget, Arabian Parrot, King of the Plains. Mowgli, Two Part, Demon Boy, Thike of Frisco, Baracen, Uncle. All.
7th Bace (Hongkong Autumn Cham pions) 13 Miles-Local Option, Saligia, Spotted Band, King of the Plains, Grey Mora, Blotting Faper, Uncle Chick.
According to the report the manager's house was looted and the godowns burnt. The local offices of the A.P.C., state that the last letter from Bamshui was dated November 9th, in which mention was made of petty thells by catlaws, Bitice which nothing has been heard
Mr. E. B. C. Brooks appeared for one
petitioning creditor.
His Lordship is making an order for adjudication, expressed surprise at a cinema going bankrupt in these times)
The Official Receiver will act as trustee of the estate.
This was carried unanimously. On the proposition of Mr. C. L. New man "seconded by Mr. T. R. Parsons, Mesars. Percy Smith, Seth and Fleming were re-elected auditors of the Company.
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