THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, JANUARY 25; 1902.
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER | FR POSED EXUMUTION AT ST. LOUIS, U.S.A.
OF COMMERCE.
At the Monthly Meeting of the General Com- mitee of the Hongkong Genemi Chamber of Commerce, held in the Chamber Room, on the 14th January, 1903, at 3.30 pm-Present: Sir Thomas Jackson (Chairman), Mr. G. S. Sharp (Vice-Chairman), Messrs. A. Haupt, Bell-Irving, R. L. Richardson, N. A. Siebs, 1 E. Tomkins, Hon. T. II. Whitehead (er oficio), and R. G. Wilcox (Secretary),
MINUTES.
The Minates of the last Monthly Meeting held on the 5th. December,, 1901) were con: frined,
NEW MEMBERS.
The following, having been duly proposed and seconded, were elected to membership of the Thamber: The China Export, Import and Bank Co., Messrs. Kadnorie, Fang Wachhn, M. S. Sasson, and C. 1. Gorham.
A police having been published in, the Governhten) Guzette of the 7th December con.
taining Regulations for the collection of ashes by a inonopolist under an Order in Council, a letter was, on the 10th item,, addressed by the Chamber to the Colonial Secretary, directing attention to a letter (of which a copy was en closed) from the Chamber to the Government da'ed 19th May, 1900, în reply to a request for an pinion as to the desirability of constituting such a monopoly, and adding that as no acknowledgement of its receipt had been given, | it was concluded by the Committee that the project had been ab indoned.
On the 11th December a letter was afdressed to the Chamber by the Shipping Firmis calling attention to the proposed monopoly, endorsing the terms of the Chamber's letter of the 19th May, 1900, and requesting the Committee to again approach the Government on the subject, A reply in the Chamber's letter of the oth was received from the Government on the 17t December, to the effect that the communication was receiving attention.
After some conversation,
The Chairman said he thought that before further action, was taken it would be well in await the reply of the Government on the whole question. He himself was entirely opposed to the principle of granting monopolies.
It was agreed to do nothing until a further communication, bad been recrived from the
Governalen.
PREFERENTIAL DUTIES,
The Secipiary eposted that, in accordance with the decision risken at last meeting, letters, were on the 11th December despatched to the British Minister at Peking and to Sir James Mackay at Shanghai, enclosing copy of Mr. Amold's letter of the 4th December announcing the continued existence the Native Customg at Canton under the oppo, and the fresh diversion of earger from steamers in con- sequence of his action in accepting lower duties on junk horne cargo A letter was also, on the 12th December, addressed to the Colonial Secretary enclosing copy of that sent to the British Minister for the information of
the Governor.
Read letter from the Connial Secretary, dated the 16th December, acknowledging
receipt of the latter.
Also react reply from Sir Jas. Mackay, dated 23rd. Dec, in which he said he had com- municated with the British Minister, and thought the matter was one that could be dealt
WEI-HAI-WEI.
(From Our Own Correspondent)
Read letter fra a Mr. Rubles, United States Consul-General, dated 3rd January, stating that it was proposed to hold a World's Fair at St. Louis. Missouri in the summer of 1903, and'
THE QUEEN'S HOTEL, it was hope by the projectors and by the U. S.
WEI-HAI-WEI, January, 17th, Government that Hongkong would participate
This imposong edifice has already had an on a large scale, and asking if there was n dis- interesting career. Erected originally by the position in the Colony to take part in the Ex-Wei-Hai-Wei-Land and Building Co. Ltd, at position.
Also, reari-leiter, on the same subject from the Colonial Secretary, dated the 13th January applying for the views of the Chamber before replying to the Consul General, who had nd dressed the Government on the matter.
Trost of $10,000, it has fallen a victim to the enterprise of Mr. Vernon, whose management of the Astor House, Shanghai, has made that establishment famous. Rumour has it that the capitalist, for so Mr. Vernon may he designated, threatened the Company that if they did not let After some consideration and discussion,
him have the Queen's Hotel at his price (which It was resolved to reply to the effect that as Manufactures of langkeng were so inconself to compete with them. This species of
was the cost price), he would build another him sitlerable and its productions so limited, it presuasion-such is the power of the "almighty would not be practicable for the Colony as such follar" seems to have produced the desired
to participate in the Exhibition. Privatė in- dividuals and firths would, however, be en- coursed to air in the movement, and the Chamber would sorgest to the Govern
ment that Registrar-General should approach Chinese workers in gold, silver, and blackwood. &c, painting out to them the advantages of being represented at the St. Louis Exhibitior.
THE BURMAH SHAN-CHINA RAILWAY, Read circular letter from the Liverpool' In- corporated Chamber of Commerce, dated 4th November, transmitting copy of memorial nd- dressed to the Secretary of State for India in Council upon the subject of the above proposed railway and its extension into the province of Szechuen, and asking this Chamber to support the memorial by making similar representations to His Majesty's Government.
The Committee were art favourable to the scheme, which they regarded as impracticable and costly, and it was decided to reply to the effect that the Chamber is not prepared to sup- port the memorial, and desired in direct atten- tion to the speeches made by Lord Curzon on the subject during his recent tour through Purmab.
TELEGRAPHU RATES TO EUROPE,
In connection with an "intimation given in the papes to the effect that the Telegraph Convention, which was to have been held in February, hail been postponed for a year, the Committee deciderfo uldress a letter to the Superintendent of the loint Telegraph Com paties and ask him if he could give any in- formation as to the date when it was probable the promised reduction in the rates to Europe and India would c me into force.
This was all the business of general interest before the meeting."
HONGKONG BENEVOLENT
SOCIETY.
SUBSCRIPTION DANCE.
Griffins were not at hoine last evening at the Hongkong Benevolent Society's Subscrip- tions dance yet they managed to spend a pleasant time in tripping around with the few
the function was a success, for upwards of 450 tickets had been disposed of and every atten tion had been given to preparing the rooms at the City Hall for the occasion. Never theless there was that one fe ture peculiar to
whose acquaintance they had made: Of course
Hongkong which gave to those who have not yet made their "face" a feeling either of awkward bashfulness of undignified defiance. There did not appear to be a Master of with by Sir E. Satow, who, moreover, concurred Ceremonies present to snoth the path of in that opinion.'
The Chairman said that Sir Ernest Sawow had taken the matter up vigorously. He had made demands on the Peking Government that the Native Custouts at Canton should be removed from the hands of the Hoppo and placed under control of the Imperial Maritime Customs, as had been done in other ports. He hoped that these representations would have a speedy effect, and he though that the Minister was entitled to credit for his prompt action.
The Committee concurred,
THE CHINESE TARIFF.
etiquette, and as a result, to many concerned, the function was devoid of unity. The band of the Royal Welch Fusiliers supplied the music for the dances, twelve of which figured on the programme. It was not till early this morning that the dance was brought to a cinse and then everyone went home satisfied that the proceedings had been a success.
effect, and Mr. Vernon is any in possesion.
That gentlman, however, is not one to let the
grass grow under his feet. A contract has practically been accepted, the result of which
·
Auction.
PUBLIC AUCTION:
THE Undersigned will Let by PUBLIC
AUCTION,
on
MONDAY, the 27th January, at 3 P.M., on the Spot,
The several Lots numbered 1 to 19 on Plan
ever to be seen at the Auctioneers' Office, for the Government Ground adjoining the Race: Erection of BOOTHS and MATSHEDS on
course North of the Grand Stand Enclosure.
TERMS:-Cash.
For Conditions of Sale apply to.
HUGRES & HOUGH,
Government Auctioneers. Hongkong, 24th January, 1992,
Itc&d
Kutimations.
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. "THE SIXTEENTH ORDINARY AN
NUAL GENERAL MEETING shof
will, be held at the REGISTERED OFFICES of
SHAREHOLDERS of the above Company the Company, on MONDAY, the 77th January, at NOON, for the purpose of receiving the' Report of the Directors together with a State- ment of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1901.
will be to more than double the accommodation. This at present consists of thirty unsually large and lofty roams built, principally with a view to the requirements of summer. Forty more are to be added, the extension will be in the form of a right angle on the west side of the Hotel, i..
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company in the direction of and overlooking the semi-will be CLOSED from the 24th to 31st instant, circular sweep of Narcissus Bay.
both Days inclusive.
WHY NOT A WINTER RESORT?
place should not be a winter as well as a Mr. Vernon apparently does not see why this
summer resort and is going to set a good example by living here himself in season and ou, of season.
A sheltered cove on the road.
to Half Moon Bay has been selected as the site for his own private house, the contract for which, now under consideration, is $12,000. In order that the Hotel may not suffer by comparison with the island in the matter of
its own launch. Other schemes with which the communication with steamers, it is to have
energetic Frenchman is credited are the con straction of a deep water pier, so that visitors may disembark practically at the steps of the stotel, and-what will be of great advantage to the whole community- a daily service to Che fon. Mr. Vernon has in fact laid a proposal be. fore the Goverment to fun a steamer himself daily to Chefoo on receipt of a subsidy. At present a small Japanese steamer receives $30 a month for making the 50 mile trip three times a week. This little vessel, however, shown a quite exceptional regard for her own safety and does not venture forth in anything like a sea. Not long ago it, arrived all serene, one Monday night, but departed not Fill Saturday by which time one was inclined to say that, like the poor, it was always with us. Wherefore if the laudable aspiration. of Mr. Vernon, with the assistance of the British Government, results in a regular service, we shall have to regard him as a benefactor in- deed.
THE ENGLISH SCHOOL.
This new institution has completed its second term and is shortly to commence its third, Last session it numbered, something over twenty
pupils of whom about half, I am told, were boarders. The premises received a visit of in- spection a short time ago from Major General Si A. Dorward, K.C.B., D.S.O. accompanied by Major Cowan, R. E., and other members of his staff. A new school-room has been pre- pared for the coming term, 40 feet by 14, with accommodation for 30 single desks. The two dormitories are almost as large. A playing field and tennis court are within easy reach. Besides the ordinary form subjects, instruction is given in Classics, in the various bran ches of Mathematics, in French and German, Book-keeping and Shorthand, the Piano- fore and Class-singing: Drawing, Free- hand and Geometrical. The masters qualified so with excellent references, who have gained their experience-learnt their business, shall I say—in English schools of, a good class. The pupils seem to be drawn mainly from Shanghai, Newchwang and Che fan; though ond, I understand, is from Ganton. Judging by the lusty cheers with which the vessels arriving from longong or having call-youngsters broke up for the Christmas: Holi- ed at this port are subject in Netherlands-India days, there already exists, in this young insti to a quarantine of ten days from the date of} tution, a praiseworthy esprit de corps. departure from this port or since the last case of plague on board,
QUARANTINE.
RESTRICTIONS IN NETHERLANDS INDIA, The Consul General for the Netherlands in forms us that the Governor-General of Nether-
Read letter from Sir James Mackay, dated a6th December, enclosing copy of draft of a lands-India bas decreed that all ships or New Chinese Import Tariff which he had re ceived from the Foreign Office, and asking to be favoured with any remarks and suggestions the Chamber, had to offer in connection there. 'with on the earliest possible date.
After some discussion,
are
THE ASSISTANT BRITISH COMMISSIONER Mr. G. T. Ham, has moved into his new house, Importation is temporarily prohibited of which enjoys an excellent situation at the west animal refuse, claws and hoofs, animal or end of the town. A well-equipped office, ser- human hair and bristles, hides which are un. vants quarters and stabling for fourhorses adjoin tanned and which are salted or cured with the house, the whole costing $9,000. Mr. Hare,
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers. Hongkong, 25th January, 1902.
[66d
HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT 'COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
HALF-YEARLY
MEETING
of
THE SEVENTY-FIRST ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will he held at the OFFICE of the Company, No. 18, Bank Bui dings, Queen's Read Central, on Noow, for the purpose of receiving a Report TUESDAY, the 4th February, at 12 o'clock,
of the Directors, toget er with a Statement of Accounts, declariga dend, confirming the appointment at a D recur, and electing Audits
The TRANSFER.BOOKS of the Com any will be LOSEU fou the sand January, to 4th Febuary, inclusive,
By Order of the Board of Directors,
16 d.
T. ARNOLD),
Secretary, Hongerang, 14th January, 1901.
CHI SA PROVIDENT LOAN..AND MORTGAGE CO., LIMITED. NOTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA- ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of this Company will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICE, No. 14, Des Voeux Road Central. Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 11th February, 1902, t o'clock A.M., when the SUBJOINED RESO. LUTIONS which were passed at the Extra ordinary General Mecing of the Company held on the sand January, 1902, will be submitted for confirmation as SPECIAL
RESOLUTIONS -
..
RESOLUTIONS.
1. "That the Capital of the Company "be reduced from $2,000,coo divide into 10,000 shares of $to each to $722,000 "divided into 72,200 shares of Sto each, and that such reduction be effected by "cancelling the uncaled capital of Sro
A. S.
Intimations,
At every turn,
day and night, you hear the en thusiastic praise of some one who is competent to judge and prefers
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THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY. Hungkong, 13th December, 1001.
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INCANDESCENT GAS LIGHT.
THE
e shenbine o consumers is drawn to the fact that
The Undersigned, being Sole Agents for DR AUER VON WELSBACH Co., VIENNA,
INVENTORS OF INCANDESCENT,
GAS LIGHT,
ARE SELLING THE ONLY GENUINE MANTLES, The Price of which has been reduced to FIFTY CENTS per piece.
BEWARE OF INFERIOR IMITATIONS!
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Hongkong, 20th January, 1902.
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Fresh Supply Christmas-Numbers of Queen, Strand Magazine, Pearson Mag. Punch,
Harpers Magazine, Scribners Monthly, The Century.
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per share on 72,200 shares which have DEALERS IN JEWELLERY, PEARLS, DIAMONDS, JADESTONEWARE,
been issued, and by cancelling 27,800 #shares which have not been taken at "agreed to be taken by any person,
"That after such eduction the "Capital of the Company be increased to "$2,000,000 by the creation of 127,800 new shares of Sto each, of which `27,800 "may be alloited in such manner at such "times and to such persons as the General "Managers shall think it, but the remain- "ing 100,000 shares shall not be issued "without the consent of the shareholders "in General Meeting.
SHEWAN, TOMES. & CO.,
General Managers.
· Hongkong, 25rd January, 1902. [1044
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB,
NOTICE
THE undermentioned RACES for HORSES and PONIES not entered for any of the Official Events will form part of the Programme for the Off-day, to be run on a date to be fixed by the Stewards after the forthcoming Race Meeting.
For each event there must be at least Five Entrants in bona fide separate interests of the race becomes void.
Entries will CLOSE to the Clerk of the Course on SATURDAY, the 1st February proximo.
Australians and English to carry st. 11. lbs. 12; The KOWLOON STAKEB-For all' Horses-
Indian Country Breds st, to, iba. 12 ; Arabs st. to.
Winner to receive $250. Second $50. En-
It was decided to reply to the effect that the Shanghai merchants were more competent to deal with the details of the Tariff then this Chamber, because they were in touch with the arsenic, raw wool and rags, bags or sacks who has been for some years in the Straits trance $10 Seven furlongs,
Customs, while such was not the case in this port. The Committee would look with more favour on a scale drafted in Shanghai than ene drawn in London. This Chamber had ben in close communication with Shanghai on the subject ever since negotiations on the tariff were commenced, and were in complete 'accord with the Chamber and the China
Association there.
lion.
The Secretary, read draft of proposed reply, which was considered and adopted.
THE MERCHANT SHIPPING AMENDMENT
ORDINANGE.
•
which have already been used, coming from Hongkong or transhipped at this port. Also is temporarily prohibited to import from Hong- kong into Netherlands-India tapestry and used embroideries unless they are transported as personal baggage or in consequence of change of residence.
DYING FOR WANT OF WATER.
Settlements, .holds his appointment from the Colonial Government. The departure of General Dorswood for Shanghai, where he les command of the British garrison, leaves Mr. Hare in a pokition of enlarged respon sibility, and Major Cowan the senior military
'officer.
•
THE "ARGONAUT”.
alone flies the White Ensign here. The Ter rible has doubtless reached Hongkong era this.
age the two four funnelled cruisers suggested a When they were lying together in the archor-
pleasing comparison. The sloop Rosario has Cressy up here, first of our modern armoured left for Japan. We are anxious to see the cruisers to host the pennant and a big addition to the strength of the China Squadron,
The OPEN STAKES. For all Ponies 14 hands 2 inches and under.
Australians and English to carry st, 17, fbs. 12 Indian Country Breds, Arabs and Chine Ponies st. to, s. 4. Weight for inches allow. ance Ds. a per quarter of an inch. Winner to receive $250, Second Sya. Entrance $10. Half-a-mile
By Order,
T. F. HOUGH,
Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, 23rd January, 1902. [rosa
TOYO KISEN KAISHA.
A TRIP TO MANILA AND BACK IN # DAYS OVER THE CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS.
LIMITED NUMBER of First and Second
A Class SPECIAL RETURN TICKETS will be issued FOR MANILA AND BACK by S.S." Rosetta Maru " expected to --* sail Hongkong.0 or about 6th February. arrive Manila
8th 13 sail Manila sp.
rath... arrive Hongkong.....
14th For further Informations, apply to
MITSUI BUSSAN KASHA, Agents,
199d
Also read letter from Sir Jas. Mackay, dated the 7th January, asking for fuller information
Captain John Kelly, of the British steamer on certain subjects dealt with in the Chamber's Hudson, which arrived, the other day at Meinorandum on the Tariff and Trade Ques-Colomba from New York reported that when house-keepers signalled that they were dying passing the island of Jebel Zuker, the light for wanted of water, and asked for immediate assistance. Captain Kelly could not render joy assisınner, as i was blowing strongly Read letter from the Goverment, dated 17th and the seas were very heavy, but repor December, acknowledging receipt of Chamted the matter to Lloyd's signal station bea's letter of the 19th November forwarding a the following morning. Jebel Zuker, or Jebel petition from the Shipping fins and agencies Zoogur, is a small barren island in the southern addressed to the Secretary of State for the extremity of the Red Sea, in lat. 14-0.G., and Colonies, and stating that the subject matter long, 43-40 E. and in the direct track of vessels, a depth of 2,115 ft. A terrific flow of "gas || Hongkong, z2nd January, 1902, of that petition hadbeen receiving careful con- A lighthouse is being erected by the Turkish sideration and the document would be for Government, and Turkish troops and men warded to the ColonialOffice in due course.
The Chairman said that they must now back. It has been reported once before that were landed there for the purpose some time await the decision of the Secretary of State on the men were badly off for water, and that they the points raised, a
received help from passing vessels.
THE PETROLEUM NEAR SUÈZ :-The operators employed by the Petroleum Syndicate, after working for two years at Gebel Geit, near Suez, have encountered the petroleum sand at
ensued, and this was followed by an explosion which wrecked the boring plant and blocked
existence of an extraordinary quantity of up the well. This, however, points to the
petroleum, and the discovery is considered to be a most important one.
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