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BIRTHS.
On the 17th of July, at Swatow, the wife of ULICK WINTOUR, L.M. Customs, of a son.
On the 24th of July, at No. 115, Bubbling Well Road, Shanghai, the wife of C. GILBERT DAVIES, of a son.
DEATHS. Oberleutenant im 1, ostasiatischen Inf. Regt, on the 25th of July at 6.30 am, at the German Military Hospital, Shanghai, aged 33
years.
On the 24th of july, at 12.20 p.m., at the Shanghai General Hospital. of typhoid fever, JEANNE CHARLOTTE, the beloved wife of Mr. W. J. Hunnes, in her 4351 years.
The Hongkong Telegraph
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1932.
OUR VOLUNTEER CONTINGENT.
A NEW LAW has gone into effect by which all foreign newspapers arriving at Wladivostock are sent to Moscow to be examined by the censor at least none have been delivered lately. We wonder whether Manchuria will be affected by this arrangement.
"BANK HOLIDAY AND THE
POST OFFICE.
MORE HOUSES COLLAPSE.
Monday next, the 4th of August, being a Bank Holiday, the Post Office will be open for one hour only from 8 am to 9 ans, Caries CORPSE AFLOAT. OFF GAP RUCK-Thepdence for local delivery may be posted up to, 9 am. The Night Box will be kept open dead body of a Chinaman was found floating during the time the office is closed. The near the Gap. Rock Lighthouse, and was Money Order Oftige will be entirely closed on Conveyed to the mortuary in a very decompos that day. ed state. Presumably death was due to down. ing owing to the recent gale. RUSSIA WANTS MORE TERRITORY- Certain Russian subjects have through their re
It was reported to the police that No. 50, presentatives in Peking approached the Chinese Government with the view of obtaining per. First Street, collapsed yesterday and buried a mission to construct the Foochow-Hankow Chinaman, who was afterwards recovered from Line. There concession hunters, it is said,nder the deb is and removed to the Civil Ilos are ridding themselves of considerable money pital. We now learn that the man had since in order to complète their purpose.
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A MARTYR'S LETTER-Another letter, written by Mr. Wondroffe shortly before his martyrdom, white in hiding from the losers during the memorable summer of 1900, has only just come to band. The letter was sent to Mr. Marcus Wood by Mr. C. H. Judd, who, writing from Ping-yao on Feb. 19, and enclos ing it, says that he received it from Mr. Ernest Taylor, who had it from a Christian native. EXECUTIONS IN SOOCHOW:-On the 2181 inst. five rebels were captured and executed. On the 22nd inst a despatch was received from the Board of Punishments for
the execution of twelve more who are confined. One of the guilty parties has proved to be an ex-army office: who was becoming a most daring robber. The others were only part of the band which assisted him in his zefarious vocation.
DEATH OF OLD CAMPAIGNER Major-General G. Wolfe, late assistant Com missiover of Basutoland, who had bad a long career both in the Army and under the Colonial
Laurcis, Exmouth, at the age of 76... He took Office, died recently at his residence, The
part in the campaign of 1860 in China, when he was present at the capture of the Taku Forts and the surrender of Pekia, for which he hail the medal with two clasps.
MAN KILLED,
died at that institution.
In consequence of the heavy rain two more houses at Stanley village collapsed yesterday, fortunately without any loss of life to report.
CORRESPONDENCE.
¿We do not necessarily endossa the opinions expressed by Correspondents in this coluinn.)
THE HONGKÔNG DOCK CO. AND
` FARNHAM 'BOYDS. To riu Euros or tuz "Ücngkong TalegrarH"
SIR, Referring to your editorial in your issue of yesterday's, I beg to cove your indulgence
for the following few remarks.
While, in substance, I am entirely at one with the views expressed in your paper in connection with our focal concern, allow me to point out that, barring the identity of the
existence, there is hardly another point of work that both companies depend on for their
similarity between the two. Our directorate is composed of the leading business men here while that of the Shanghai Docks, according to Mr. Holliday's remarks at the annual general meeting, if I remember rightly, is formed of dock people only. Besides, while
our concern with its different establishments
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
The following is the seventy-fourth report of the court of directors in the ordinary half-yearly general meeting of shareholders to be held at the City Hall Hongkong, on Saturday, the 1616 August, nt nool,
Shanghai Banking Corporation.
To the Proprietois of the Dungkong and
Gentlemen, The Directors have now to submit to you a general statement of the affairs of the Bank, and balance sheet for the half-year -ending 30th June, 1902. -
The net profits for that period, including $1,438,248.07, balance brought forward from last account, after paying all charges, deducthing. interest paid and due, and making provision for bad and doubtful Accousis amount to $3.557,618.92.
The directors recommend the transfer of $500,000 frdin the Profit and Loss Accoyat to credit of the Silver Reserve Fund, which food will then stand at $1,750,000.
They also recommend writing of Dank Pre- mises Account the sum $23,000,
After making these transfars and deducting. remuneration to Directors there remains for appropriation £2,842,618.97, out of which the Directors recommend the payment of a dividend of one pound and ten shillings sterling per share, which at 4/6 will 'absorb $533-333-33.
The difference in exchange between 4/0, the rate at which the dividend is declared and 178, the rate of the day, amounts to $871,544,71.
The balance. $1,437.74088 to be carried to new profit and loss account.
DIRECTORS. The Honourable J. J. Bell Irving and Mr. R. L. Richardson having resigned their seats on leaving the Colony, the Honourable C. W. Dickson and Mr. G.-H. Medhorst have been invited to fill the vacancies; these ap- pointments require confirmation atthis meeting.
Mr. A. Haupt has been elected: deputy chairman in place of the Honourable J. J. Bell living,
AUDITORS.
The accounts have been audited by the Honourable C. S. Sharp and Mr. W. Hotton Polts.
R. SHEWAN, Chairman. Hongkong, 29th July, 1902,
has a capital of only $2,500,000, the Shanghai One has a paid up capital of Tis, 5,530,000, or very nearly three times the capital of the H.K, & W. D. Co., Ld. Taking the earning powers of the two companies, the Hongkong INTERRED AFTER TWO YEARS:→→The Dock Co. earns in proportion to its capital. bodies of Lieutenant Denty and Cadet Her-
more than twice as much as the Shanghai one. bert, killed during the siege of the Peking Over and above all these dissimilarities the fegations, have just been taken to, Marseilles directors of the Hongkong Dock have never, to by the Messageries Maritime sleamer, Tonkin, my knowledge, acted like the powers that be Their transfer from the steamer was made with who have entrusted to them the interests of the
TAXATION AT SWATOW. much ceremony, and the man-of-war in the Shanghai concern. By the foregoing.I refer to harbour sent détachments. The body of Lieut. the Shanghai directors' recommendation for the
(From a Correspondent)
SWATOW, 28th July. Henry will be interred at Plougrescrant (Cotes issue of new shares at 125 per cent. and in less du-Nord), and that of Cadet Herbert al Cette.,
than one year from the adoption and the
Taxes on all impart goods are at present so CARGO EN AJAX:-It will be seen on re-
carrying out of this resolution to their coming high that many of the merchants have have ference to our advertisement columns that forward again with a proposition for the had to stop orders from Hongkong till further consignees of cargo ex Ajes, which stuck on reduction of the capital. Or, in other words, solice, Reports have been sent to the Chan a reef near Jeddah, on or about June 1st, are after mulcting the shareholders to the extent Chow officials, but no reductions have beca of abour -ri-0007vi uruvicir, we wandsmatic understand however, that ibo, matter tified that a portion of her undamaged cargo last year's profits, now that these is being discussed. Swatow. is the only po.t. landed to the godowns of the Hongkong and shares have outlived their usefulness they in the Chau Chow prefecture, and its importa Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company. Tha
want to have them withdrawn. Such a change are considerable. If the officials persist, and remainder of the undamaged cargo comes out
of policy at so short a nolice justifies one in thereby check trade they will be cutting thelr in the Antenor, due on the 1st prox., and assuming that at the best the directors are. own throats." The cancelling of orders will Dardanus and Pakling, both due on the 4th either shortsighted or ill-advised, and either of also affect Hongkong, and is almost certain to these alternatives.shows them to be sadly in make a difference to the profits of at least one need of advice and assistance from experienced of its shipping companies... business men in Shanghai, as Mr. Holliday suggested People that.blow_hot-and-cold-in- the same breath cannot advantageously conduct an enterprise of such magnitude as the Shanghai Docks. They may be experienced in their own line of business bui, on the face of it, they do seem to be gifted with either tou much or too little financial ability. Hence the need of outside help.
Our own reporter, now in London with the Coronation contingent, has kept us well posted with news regarding the volunteers, from extensive reports in this and American who left Hongkong in May, and, judging
journals,, they have fully borne out the re- marks made by 1LE. Major-General Sir W. OurCelebrated 'E' LIQUEUR SCOTCH |J. Gascoians, when bidding them farewell on board of the Empress of Chini, - As WHISKY is a lend of the Finest WHIShe then pointed out, they have been the cynosure of all eyes and, what is more. they hare so far come through the ordeal with lastingeredit, not only in them, selves, but to the Colony they so proudly represent. What a glorious reception must have been seconded them, and what a grand time the boys must have spent! All along the line, from Vancouver to Monta Canadians turned out from the hamics and | cities to wave, a handkerchief and raise a cheer as the cars shrieked through gorges and creeks into the dirt and grime of the busy towns. In Montreal the reception, though unofficial, must have been beyond all expectation as the heartitiess exhibited by thousands of her citizens was spontaneous and, as one journal apily says,
**It means majestic Oriental and the white and of the fellow Colonist," and recognises in each the hand of one who is prepared to draw the sword as it is in defence of the same old lag" It has given our friends across the Pacific, a sight of some of those keeping watch and ward over Great Britain's interests in Asia, and that glimpse has satis- fied the Candian that here in the Far East INTERESTING RETURN:--A return of there are representatives of the nation ready Merchant Liners under Contract with His to-do-their-share-should-occasion-ever-arise-Majesty's Govenment-for-use-as-Armed-Crui They have realised that the drum which sers in War," has been issued as a Parliamen-" beats in the sweltering camps of India is tary paper. There are altogether 49 vessels. echoed across to the Island of Fragrant The list includes 12 vessels of the P. and U Streams where the sound is taken up and Co. For the Caledonia, Persia, Arabia, and Techbed to our farthest Eastern portal. Indie an annual subsidy of £4.500 is paid, world, and as such Canada has extended It is the drum that beats around the white the other eight boats, the China, Egypt Himalaya, Australia, Victoria, Britannia,, her welcome to our friends in arms. For unately for most, if not all of them, the Arcadia, Oceana receive no subsidy. There ASBESTOS CEMENT for BOILERS, postpoiement of the Coronation has given is a reduction for 25 per cent. of each ship in 'DRUMS, HEATERS, &c.
the contingent a prolonged stay in England, receipt of payment for carrying mails, and doubtless they are having a rare time RAILWAYS IN CHINA-It is reported STEAM PACKING, GASKETS and with friends and relatives. Probably there are from Peking that certain French and Russian FIRE-PROOFING MATERIALS.
drills to be attended, and when at length the capitalists have lately been trying to obtain Coronation celebrations commence we can from the Department of Railways and Mines MODERATE COST,
picture our own special detachment taking up its position, in conjunction with other in the capital, a concession to construct a rail- Colonial forces near the weather-stained way between Foochow, the capital of Fukien Estimates and Samples furnished on buildings of the Horse Guards at White province, and Haukow. The proposed railway
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on leaving the Fukien frontiers will enter and pass through Kiangsi and thence into the Hupeh provincial boundaries. The Foochow Hankow (Min-Han) Railway will not touch the proposed Canton-Hankow, or Yuên-Han Rail- way, which will pass through Hunan province and thence into Hupeh.
hall. What a time they will have, and what yarns they will spin when back again in (78ad Hongkong: On the return journey they have to expect another great reception "all along the line," and when at length the steamer glides in through the Lycemum Pass hearts aboard as well as hearts, ashore will beat with extitement, which should culminate in ringing cheers as the Empress makes fast to BEAUTIFUL SIGHTS IN HONGKONG: her buoy. They have been and are still-carry-It has been remarked to me that there is ing qut the best traditions of the Colony, and nothing in nature to equal a field of red poppies when we have to welcome them back let it
in flower, and for gorgeousness I suppose be worthy the occasion-a fitting close to a memorable function.
there is not. At the same time I think it must be admitted that there are many more heau tiful sights. Many of our hillsides (at Hong Kong) at certain seasons of the year are simply pictures of beauty. When rhododendron (Azalea) indicum is in bloom its thousands of flowers dotted about amongst the green foliage of other shrubs render it a sight for any lover of nature to wish to see. The same may be said of a host of other things.-W. J. T. in The Garden.
LOCAL AND GENERAL. CHINESE ENGINEERING AND MINING CO., LD., The output for the week ending 19th July was 15,500 tons, and sales 7,co atons of coal. THE WATER POLO MATCH between the "A" and "B" teams of the V.R.C. has been, postponed indefinitely as several of the V.R.C. members are laid up with fever.
I trust that our own directors will in can- sequence of the example they have before them avoid making changes in the affairs of the Dock that such changes are imperative and would Company unless they are thoroughly satisfied
be beneficial to the Company,
Thanking you in advance for your courtesy,
Yours faithfully,
Hongkong, 30th July, 1902.
ONLOOKER.
INTENSE HEAT IN PEKING.
THE RAVAGES. OF CHOLERA.
Life in Peking for the last few days has been rendered almost unbeamble by the intense bent, writes a correspondent to the N. C. D. Neus. The oldest residents cannot remember a lime when the heat spell has continued so long without a change. There,
heat apoplexy. But it is an ill wind that des have been quie a number of deaths from
not blow some good, and the great heat las checked to a ceitain extent the ravages-of cholera That terrible disease, however, still claims its victims in great numbers, and when the rain comes, and all kinds of fuits become
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS,
[Our corres ondent has evidently overlooked plentiful, one trembles to think what the the fact that we refer ed to the analogy of the consequences must be, Dr. Cockrane-bas conditions of the two undertakings, never seen Prince Su on the matter, but he con- assuming that the disparity in the capitals of fesses himself powerless to do anything fur- the companies could ever be compared to the ther than issue proclamations warning the detriment of the local c
concern. Ed. H.K. Z people against drinking cold unboiled water, and eating raw fruit and vegetables. Eut of FERRY-BOAT AND LAUNCH course the Chiness pay no attention to fliese BEACHED BY ROBEERS, warnings; they are fatalists, and believe that
if their time has come they will die what (From a'Correspondent).
ever they eat, and say "Kai sst, chin ssu." CANTOS, 29th July,
TAL Five days go the ferry-boat Wing On in one day, and the members of that Legation Dae Legation three of the servants died carrying passengers between Canton and now lake their meals at the Club. However Whampoa, was robbed by a band of natives well one's housebold regulations are made, It appears tha, no resistance was met with from it is still very difficult to prevent the servants, the corrupt or cowardly protective soldiers, by some act of ignorance and folly, injuring who.stowed themselves away beneath hatches. the results of all one's previous good arrange The robbers beached both passenger lighter ments. and towing launch, thereby delaying news of the robbery and giving themselves a good start. from the hands of justice. Petitions have been. sent through the Customs Commissioner to Viceroy Tak, who has given orders to the miner officials to capture the robbers; but this THE GOVERNOR-DESIGNATE they have not yet succeeded in doing. IN THE STOCKS:-The two Chinamen re suite, according to a Peking telegram, left that OF KUANGSI. H. E. Wang Chih-ch'un, and
KWANGSI KEBELLION. 'cently sentenced by Mr. Hazeland to be exposed in stocks at the Kowloon Dack City by train on the morning of the 22nd inst.
QUESTION OF PAY premises underwent the ordeal for two hours for Tientsin, and were to board the C. M.S. yesterday in the boiler maker's shop.
Anping bound for Shanghai on the same day,
(From a Correspondent.) leaving Taku in the evening. H. E. was ex
WUCHOW, 27th July CONSPICUOUS SERVICE, CROSS-Bispected by the local inandàrins to arrive at
General Su recently arrived in the Kwangs. Majesty has conferred the decoration of the Shanghai on the evening of the 25th and to province with an army of 10,500 men," but Conspicuous Service Cross on Gunner George remain for a few days. H. E. will then go to before his plan of action was completed, about Mascull, Royal Navy, in recognition of his Canton by another of the China Merchants three-fourths of his men deserted and joined services during the operations in China... · steamers, whence he will proceed to the pro- POLICE PROMOTION :-We hear that Servincial capital of Kuangel, vin Wuchou, at geant Withers, who was lately in charge of the which place. I. E. is being awaited for by the stores at the Central Police Station has been foreign-modelled Hunanese Brigade command promoted to an Inspector. We congratulateed by General Li, transferred south from Wuhu, him on his well-deserved promotion.
which will escort H. E. to his new post,
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the rebels. The remaining loyalists comprised all the infirm, and sick. Cieneral Su is said to be a man without any great ability, and given up to squandering money. He is at present offering higher wages than hie soldiers have trying to draw recruits from the rebels, and is
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