TELEGRAMS
(Reuters.)
The Balkan Trouble.
LONDON, 16th September. Six classes of Reserves belonging to the Bul- garian divisions on the Turkish frontier, to the number of 20,000, have been called out, The Standard's Vienna correspondent says there are signs that the Powers contemplate an international naval demonstmtion at Salonika.
Mr Balfour on Free Trade. Mr. Balfour in a pamphlet on Insular Free Trade says the fiscal reformers fifty years ago failed to see that the world would reject free trade; he admits the increase of British trade but denies its proportionate growth to wealth and population; he recognises the great evils of protection and that we are bound to seek some mitigation of the evils thereof; the only way being by negotiation instead of appealing to theories in which foreign nations did not believe we must use fiscal inducements which we thoroughly
understand and our first and most essential
object should be to rid ourselves of the bonds in which we had gratuitously entang led ourselves; the precise manner of then using our regained liberty must be the second
Ary issue.
LATER,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1903.
DEPARTURE OF THE HON.
R. MURRAY RUMSEY,
At half-past eleven this morning the Govern- ment launch Victoria left the steps, of Statue Wharf with the Hon. Commander. K.
THE DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
ANNUAL REPORT.
The report for presentation, to the share Murray Rumsey and several of his friends, holder at the twentieth ordinary general meet. including the Puisne Judge, His Hon., to be hid at the offices of the Company, on Saturday, the 26th day of September, 1993 at noon, is as follows:-
A. G. Wise, and the ·Attorney Genera', Sir H. S. Berkely, and set out for the P. and O. 1.5. Stumatra which is 'taking to England the retiring harbour master of Hong- kong who has been in the Colony for the past nineteen years. Half an hour previous an unconventioual but nevertheless enthusiastic
gathering of his friends was held at the Hongkong Club, where Capt. Rumsey's school mate of years gone by, the Hon. Sir H. S. Berkeley, proposed the health of their departing friend. In the course of his remarks he men- tioned that he had known Capt. Romsey from the time they were school boys together, and it was ont until he arrived in Hongkong that he again made his acquaintance. He was a man whom they held in high esteem and respect, and one who had made many friends in the Colony which was losing a ried and most trustworthy servigt. But no man was indispensable; and al though it might appear difficult to filthe vacancy created by his retirement, Sir Henry thought that in air. Basil Taylor they were fortunate in
·having a gentleman who had had the advant- age of being trained under our departing bar- The New Fiscal Policy.
bour master and one whn could very well succeed Most of the newspapers consider that Mr.
to the post. He then toasted Capt. Kumsey, Balfour's pamphlet on Free Trade, shows whose health was most enthusiastically drunk, that he is committed to retaliation against
Capt. Rumsey, having thanked Sir. Henry hostile tariffs. Some expect the result will for his kind remarks, and those present for the be the resignation of the Free Trade Mini-manner in which they received them, left for sters. The attitude of Mr. Chamberlain in view of the pamphlet is much discussed; it is not believed that he will resign merely because MF Balfour ignores the question of preferential trade but rather that he will be content to await developments without forc- ing an issue.
(Manila Cadlenerusi) Resignation of U.8. Postmaster General.
Washington, 14th September, It is said now that the resignation of Post- master-General Payne will be asked for on account of the rottenness of the post office adtministration as being shown by the present investigation. Many newspapers openly ex- press their beliefs that Payne could not have been ignorant of the actions of his subordinates.
the-Statue wharf where a num2 er of friends were
awaiting his arrival. Among those present we're noticed Sir Henry. Ludy and the Misses Berkeley, Mr. Justice Wise, Hon. Gershom Stewart, Hon. Dr Atkinson, Messrs. Hasil Taylor, J. Barton, E. A. Rama, H. Layton, A. Turner, Palmer, and several other ladies and gentlemen, who wished Capt. Rumsey "Cood- bye" and a pleasant voyage home.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY
AT PORFULUM ROAD.
The General Managers have now to submit to the shareholders their report on the twentieth year's working of the Company, ended 30th June, 1903.
After paying all running expenses, premia of insurance, remuneration of consulting com mittee and auditors' fees, there remains a net profit, including $43, 80.93 profit on sale of the 8.5. Formosa, of $112,781,63, and with the con- sent of shareholders, it is proposed to appro- priate this amount as follows-
"To pay a dividend of 6 % on the capital of the Company, absorbing $60,000.00, to transfer $1,100.93 to Reserve Fund, which will then stand at $185,000 co and to write off the balance of $41,680.67 from the values of the Company's properties on the 30th June last."
The steamet Formos: was sold in June last at a fairly good price considering her age, and that she was now too small for general purposes. During nearly the whole period under review we have had to contend with very depressed condition of trade together with increasing competition, but we are pleased to report that the Company still commands the esteem of shippers, and with a revival of trace, are quite confident of maintaining our position on the
Coast..
All the steamers of the Company have under- gone the usual annual Government survey, and are in efficient condition.
The amounts appearing as freights due and accounts receivable on 30th June have since been collected.
CONSULTING COMMITTÊE.
Since last meeting, the Hon. C. S Sharp and Hon. R. G. Shewan have resigned, the vacan cies being filled by Messrs. A. G.. Wood and C. A. Tomes. The Committee now consists of the Hon. C W. Dickson, Messrs. C. H. Thompson, A. G. Wood and C. A. Tomes, who all retire in terms of Articles of Association, but, being eligible, offer themselves for re- election.
AUDITORS.
The present accounts have been audited by Messrs. W. H. Potts and A. R. Lowe who retire, but; being eligible, offer themselves for
It is reported that at about to o'clock lasi erching, as one of the airy Farm coolies was returning from Hongkong to his quarters at the Dairy Farma, Pokfulum, he was way Inid. by; six, natives near a dark comer of President Roosevelt has deterinined to drop that lonely road. After threatening and strik-it-election. all negotiations with the United States of Doing him they left the man lying on the street, lombi concerning the Panama canal.
The Panama Canal.
He will now turn to Nicaragua, The Colombian Congress is evidently determined to hold out for more boodle, and the United States is not disposed to let this petty power hold it up any further.
•
Russia and Manchuria.
Russia has announced her intention to evacuater Manchuria on October 8, and Kirin in February.
M. Combes Mobbed.
ad then bolled with about $ 8, taken from bis pocket Their victim had not returned with his lokis when they left for Pokfulum, but stayed for the purpose of making a few purchases. The police have the matter in hand.
CRICKET.
PRACTICE MATC 11.
A practice match will be played on the cricket ground to-morrow commencing at 2 p.m. sharp. The teams will be as follows:-
Sércombe Smith, (Capt.) R. Hancock, (Capt.) H. Hancock Cooper Turner
Paris, 14th September. The Premier of France, M. Combes, was mobbed to-day at Rennes. Brittany, where her. attended the dedication of the statue of Joséph Ernes Renan. The mob was composed of Catholic peasants,
The Balkans. The French fleet operating in the Mediter. ranean Sea has received orders to sail at once for the Levant to protect French interests there.
Constantinople, 14th September.
Arthur
Pearce
Dixon
Piper Smith, R A. Bird Lowe
Lee.
Ward
Maitland
Riach, R.^. Lamble
Wilson
Heath
Gray Day
The Porte announces that Macedonia will be pacified within a few days. Reports from Mace- donin do not confirm this. At Saloniki many a | Chichester score of Bulgarians have been massacred. The
Rimington Turks surrounded several hundred revolu tionists and when they threw down their arms, killed them in cold blood,
Pope Pius X.
Rome, 14th September. The Pope has announced his latention to abolish the Swiss Guards.
[The Swiss Guards have long been a pictures- que part of the entourage of the Roman Pontiff, All visitors to the Vatican will recall them and their striking uniforms. They formed part of the Papal soldiery, and were always on hand at ceremonies to which the pub'ic was admitted.]
Venezuela and Colombia.
Bogota, September 14th. Venezuela is threatening to invade the United States of Colombin Troops of the former nation are now assembled on the border.
The Frice of Silver,
Washington, rith September, The Treasury officials here are beginning to fear a strong rise in the price of bullion silver.
It was said to-day at the. Treasury, that the drain on the country's supply of·ilver made by the coinage of the new Philippine currency,' was certain to use the white metal to snar is. the near future,
The price of silver has been more than firm for some months, and there has been much talk of a corner.
The Near East.
Davies, R A.
THE V. C. R. AQUATIC SPORTS.
The third day of the annual aquatic sports provided by the committee of the Vittoria Recreation Club was e. en more successful than the meetings on the two previous day, but this was doubtless due to the fact that it was sel
apartas a "ladies day," while H. E. the Governor
and Lady Blake were in attendance.
. Brief results are as follows:--
4.20 p.m.-FINAL-Two lengths (handicap).
A. J. Mackie............... J.5. Alves............. R. Lapsley
Time, 42 seconds.
4.15 pm-HIGH DIVE, ist prize resented by J. W. Osborne, Esq. 2nd prize presented.
W. Schumacher......... Frank Jorge.... min2. 4.300. *.—-—-FINALFOUR LENGTUS(handicap).
R. C. Witchell................................ 1.
A. E. Alves....2.
Time, 1 minute 35 seconds.
4.45 p.m.-Bors BACE (9 to 14-years of age). Two lengths (handicap). Two prizes. Post entries. Sons or brothers of members only admitted:
1. Perkins.......
G. Witchell
Saba, Bulgaris, 12th September. Bulgaria has sent m.note to the Powers warn- ing them that it is prepared to aid the Maced mians in their struggle against Turkey. The tone of the notë is bold and evinces the desperate resolution of the propic and the C. C. Robinson, R.N. 2nd prize presented. authorities to make a final struggle, to end the rule of the Turk în Macedonia, w
Time, minute 14 seconds.
50 pm -CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE CLUB (too yards)... 191 prize presented by Commodore
Undoubtedly the Bulgarians are urged to this, by the strength of the Macedonian re- volutionists even ・ in "Bulgar'a, and "by the present menace of Turkey. The Turk sh army division, which moved against Bulgaria some days ago is now reported to be encamped on the frontier, whichlis being desolated by it
Constantinople, r2th September.
It is believed here that Turkey is on the eve of a general flare-up against the Christians "Some of the least pessimistic of the diplomats here express their opinions that there will be a general uprising, against Christians. The Powers are thoroughly informed on the subject and feets of all the big nations are ready to move to here or Beyrout
SLEEPPED A Trouble still continues there and the Amerj- cân cruisers watch the city anxiously.
London, 12th September Ar Germany will mish & battalion of men to Beyrout at once to look after Geiman interests. there The Raiser will persopally superintend: their outfiting and dispatching. Reports coníe, of the defter of Furkina fjöldið Maco- #donians,
N. H. Alves ......ał.
C. Coɔke ............................. Time, 1 minute. 6 1/5 seconds; 5-45 p.m.-LADIES NOMINATION, 1st prize presented by Messrs, Geo. Falconer and Co., 2nd prize presented. Conditions: Each Competitor will stan in a tub in swim- ming costume and paddle one length, on reaching the other side jump out, climb up to stage and there put on trousers, coat and bat, provide himself with open umbrella, dive in and swim back to starting post Winner must faish with all clothes properly put on and umbrella open
Final A. E. Alves
-AV. Barron.
RC. Witchell
6.00 pin. –WATER |'OLO.
Whites, 1 goal.
The bundle race will be dabilendi when the result of the champions be made knowAX
S.OP SEVEN..
DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & CO., General Managers,
BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE, 1903.
Liabilities. -
Capital Account:—
20,000 Shares at $50......
Reserve Fund....... Underwriting Account of the
Company.....
Sundry Accounts payaɛle Unpaid dividends
Unpaid bonus.............................. Profit and Loss Account
Assets.
Value of the Co.'s Steamers -
Hallan, Haitaing,
Halmun, Halleong,
Formosa & Thales,
as per last Report...$1,020,000.00 Lessamount
written off
as resolv..
ed at last
General
Meeting..$37, 00.co
Less book.
value of
5.S. For Photo now
sold... 70,000.00
Value of Buoys and Moorings at Swa- Low, Amoy, Tamsui & Hongkong, Steam Launch and Wharf at Hongkong, as per last report. Less sale of
material.$ 122.82
Lerramount
written off
as resolv.
ed at las
General
Meeting 5 936 - 6,
107,000.00
.51742
6,058 88
Loa's on Mor gage Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation...... Freights due on 3oh June, 1903... Sundry A counts Receivable from
Agencies, &c.
Cash in hand
UNION INsurance sOCIETY.
ANNUAL REPORT
The following is the report for presentation to the shareholders at the thirtieth ordinary meeting to be held at the Society's offices at noon on Thursday, the 8th October, 1973.
The directors have now to submit to the shareholders 2 report of the business of the Society for the year 1902, and for the six inonths ending the 30th June, 1903.
1992-The net premium collected for the year, after deducting returns and reinsurances, amounts to $4,024,793.61. After providing for a bonus of 20% on contributions paid in May last, there remains at credit of working account a balance of $968,815,93 as per annexed state-
ment.
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From this sum the directors recommend the payment of a dividend of $32 per share, equi- valent to 32 % on the paid up capital of $100 per share, and an addition to the reserve fund nf $150,000 raising the reserve to $1,750,000, The balance remaining of $498,815.93 they pro- pose to carry forward to Underwriting Suspense Account to close the account for the year 1902. 1903-1 he balance to the credit of this year's account amounted on the 30th June, 1903, to $1,959,936.54 as per annexed statement.
DIRECTOPS.
Since the last general meeting the Hon. C. S. Sharp, Mr.. Balloch, Mr. G. H. Medhurst and the Hon, R. Shewan have resigned their seats on leaving the Colony, and Mr. A. G. Wood, Mr. H. W. Slade, Mr. E. S. Whealler and Mr. C. A. Tomes have joined the Board.
In accordance with clau e 86 of the Articles of Association Mc N. A. Siebs and Mr. A. G. Wood retire, but offer themselves for re- election.
AUDITORS.
Mr. J. H. Cox having resigned, the Board appointed Mr. A. R. Lowe to audit the present
accounts.
Messrs. W. Hutton Potts and A. R. Lowe
retire, but offer themselves for re-election.
A. G. WOOD, Chairman.
Hongkong, 17th September, 1973.
WORKING ACCOUNT, 1902, On 30 June, 1903. Dr.
To Working account,
21
on 30th June, no balance? Net premium from is: July
to 31st December, 1902, . Interest,...
$1,672,433.78 1,461,390.83
186,671.40
$3,320,497,01
CANTON NOTES.
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
CANTON, 16th September.
THE TROUBLE IN THE CITY, Upon further investigation I find that the scare in the city is caused not alone by the fear of the rescue of the robber chief by his friends
The officials are genuinely scared!. They fear an uprising and are taking every precaution to prevent it. At this time of the
year there are several festivals and the worship of two or three idols have special prominence this month. Orders have been issued that no crowds are to be allowed. The police have special orders to prevent crowds about guild balls and temples. These are to be scaliered at once. Certain gatherings to worship idols were forbidden. The officials were also for- bidden to take any part in the festivals. The street guards have been doubled. The ex- aminations are coming on soon, and as the students bring a large number of followers, orders have been issued that all strangers are to be searched. Some time ago I reported that numbers of people from Wai Chau were crowd- ing into the city. These men are still coming, They are believed to be members of the Triad society. Whether we ate to have trouble of not afraid is very evident. Some of the gates have remains to be seen. But that the officials are been closed as early as two o'clock in the after- noon. At first the closing began at seven o'clock, then it was changed to six and later all the gates were shut at five o'clock. The officials would not act in this way unless they were convinced that some trouble threatened.
WOMAN SHOT.
A Chinese woman was brought to the Canton Hospital yesterday suffering from a wound maile by a shot from a revolver, The woman was kept by a Frenchman on Ilonam and is likely a die from the effects of the wound received at the bands of this man. His story is that he took the revolver to shoot a dog, but that in taking the revolver from his packet it went off accidentally and the woman was wounded.
THE VICEROY,
The official and many of the people
in their complaints against the Vicle are loud he has been at all just in his dealings few be has made it warm for many officials. But that
lieve. It is a common belief that H.E. is as His crusade corrupt as his subordinates. against corruption is to gain favour at head- quarters. It is well known among the officials Cr.
and gentry it as soon as the Viceroy receives a serious complaint against an official the By Agency commissions, S. 64,214.73 amicial is at once degraded or arrested and cast
Head Office, branches and?
191,800.67 | inte prison without any trial. It has come to agency charges,
pass that old scores are being paid off, „The best of the officials are being condemned. 14.813.65 This may go on for a time, but the day of teckoning will come and the Viceroy may not come out on top..
14
Remuneration for half-year
ending 31st December,1902,
to directors, committees and auditors,
1,739,380.30 2,945.4G
Losses and claims paid,....
Exchange,
+
Bonus on contributions a/c.) 1902, (declared 18th April, 1903), 20%....
11
Balance,
338,526.27.
968,815 93
$3,320 497.01
WORKING ACCOUNT, 1903. On 30th June, 1003. Dr.
$1,000,000,00 173,899.07
80,935 68
47.127.19 189.co
To Net premium from 1st Jan
to 30th June, 1903,
5
n Interest,
138,00
112,781,60
Cr.
$1,415 070 54 By Agenty commissions,
11
Head Office, branches and
agency charges,...$ Remuneration for half-year) ending 30th June, 1993, to directors, committees and auditors,......
Losses and claims paid,... Exchange.................
,, Balance,
$ 913,000,00
FI
45,115.34 192,500.00
157,670 50 $5.686.78
52,667.39
3,430.33
$1,415,070.54
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR FNDED 30TH JUNE, 1903 To Dividend paid for year ending
30th fane, tot......... Amount written off for deprecia:
tion for year ended 30th June,.
1902, i........................n Exchanze Account....
$60,000.00.
BALANCE SHEET,
$2,674,734 44 93,895-48
$2,768,629.92
54,953.84 212,691.11
THE S.S." ROHILLA MARU“ COLLISION.
The board of inquiry appointed to place the blame of the collision of the Rohilla Maru and the Quarter-master Collier No. 3 has pre- sented its report to the Collector of Customs. The report places the blame on the former. vessel, giving various reasons for the same, the too much headway; that her captain erred principal ones being that the Rohilla had in crossing the bow of the transport Logan instead of going astern, and that the launch, having a tow, should have been given the right of way.
Captain Bishop, of the Rohilla Mary, has been with his Company for many years, but this accident will probably cost him his job. At the offices of the agents of the steamship, while no confirmation of the fact could be obtained, it was stated that Captain Bishop 17.415.15 would probably make one more trip to this port, and would then be relieved by Captain 522,470.08 Bent, now at Yokohama, and formerly fist officer of the America Maru-Manila Cable
1,173 20 1,959,926.54
$2,768.629 92
On the 30th June, 1903.
Dr.
To Capital 10,000 shares of $250 each-$2.500,000 upon which $100 per share called and paid up, 31ST Reserve fund,.........
..... Unclaimed bonus & dividend, Exchange.fluctuation a/c........ Investment fluctuation a/c.,... Working afc., 1902, balance,... Working afc., 1903, balance,... Reinsurance fund, 405,370 8.8 Underwriting, sus-
£1
pense account,...34,001.13.6 Sundry creditors,
Cr.
By cash on current accrunt with the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation,
2
10
Cash on deposit with Banks in
Hongkong, Shanghai, Yoko- hama ad Singapore,
Cash invested in mor gages, debentures and other securi.
news.
COMMERCIAL.
TO-DAY'S INTELLIGENCE
The better feeling in the market reported within the past few days has not been sustained for stocks all round. It has been confined $1,000,000.co principally to insurance shares, INDO-CHINAS 1,600,000.00 and CHINA SUGARS. As regards "marines," 54,974 14 the UNION SOCIETY OF CANTON has issued its 438,533.45 report to-day; the satisfactory figures revealed 130,610.21 by it has set up an inquiry for shares at $500. 968,815.93 The demand is unsatisfied. CANTONS have 1,9 9.926.54 also improved, and at $18: shares cannot be got. 784,445.20 hinted at the rise in CHINA FIRES yester
day, and true to any forecast at $88 holders 408,056.10 decline to part with shares. The immunity 225.352.36 from losses this year is certainly a justification for the favour into which this stock has conte INDO-CHINAS continue 57,570 713.93 amonest investors.
their upward course, and are wanted at £87 without finding sellers. Considering the times, quite a boom has taken placein CHINA SUGARS; 251795:13 the rate has gone up to $100. To short sales and the good business the Company is known to.be doing is attributed the rise, which is probably 606,151 74 capable of further advance.
Subjoined are the closing quotations for the other s'ocks:-
...S631) s., Liddon 64 10
$
ties in Hongkong & Shanghai, 2,1 0 376 16
mount invested in London,
Banks...84,000 an
viz ****
Deposited in
Invested in
sterling se.
curities 199,094 127
Invested in.
rupee paper,
8,580, 00
(market value
Ranks
HR., C. & M., S. B
Indo-Chinas
Douglas
Shells...
.Docks...
Farnhams....
Lands...
Humphreys Estate ... Green Islands
339.
87 b
4379)
..1.2.05.
207 5.
Tls. 137 5.'
* 153 S.
Tot b. 22 b.
:
TO-DAY'S EXCITANCE.
at date), ... £291,674 13.7 3,500,095 55 | Un London, Telegraphic Transler
Amountinvested in Melbourne,
42,936.06
1,002,52
Auditors' Fecs.....
6:000
11
Remuneration to Consulting
viz. :-
Committee for 12 months
2,000,00
Deposited in
3)
Remuneration."to General Man- agers for Office Expenses, for. 12 months.... Balanco......
10,000.00 112781.60
$119,320.18
By Balance of Profit and Loss_ac»
count, 30th June, 1902...$102,936.06. Coal Account
1,344.06 General Interest Account... 1,262,31 "Interest an Mortgages Account: 11,93875)
Bonuses received
-326 99. Proft on sale of se, Fornesa 43,180.93 Profit, on running the Company's
Banks 2,0,0,0,0
Invested in
sterling se
carities, ...
15.9 7. 6.0
(market value
at date), ... 17,957. 6.9
315,487.60
19
Bank Dills, on demand ... 915) D
Credits, 4 months' sight...t ja glit
4
D'ments 4 months' sight, 'to 7/16
N. BERLIN, (demand)
ON PARIS, Bank Bilis, on demand
Mar 86
230
Credits, 4. monilts sight... 2.31 ON NEW YORK, Bank Bills, on demand...44) Credits, 30 days sight... 441 ON BOMBAY, Telegraphic Transfer ........ 136
On demand ON SHANGHAI, Telegraphic Transfer......72 136
Private 30 days' sight
881 *** 691,786.17 ON YOKOHAMA, T.T.
Sovereigns, Bank's Boy ng Rate ....... $1125. 23.501:36.
Gold Leaf 100 touch, per tael.....
.190. 297.540.22 Bar Silver.......
6.
11
Amount at debit of branches
and agencies....
Bills, receivable,
Sundry debtors,
$7,570,713.93
Steamers during the year 8.331.08 Steiling Exchange taken ni 15. 37.
$129,320.18
"We have compared the above statement with |the Biuks, and Vouchers of the Company and chave found the same in accordance' therewith;
www.HUTION POTTS,
MEAIR LOWE, CA.. Hongkong, 15th September, 1903.
|
W. J. SAUNDERS, Secretary,
We have compared the above statement with the books, vouchers, and securities at the Head' Office, and with the returns received from the various agencies of the Society; and have found the same to be correct.
W HUTTON Ports,? ARLOWE, CAN kong, 12ık September, 1903-
Auditors.
OPIUM QUOTATIONS.
To- lay's quotations are as follows —
Malwa New...................
LAST YEAR OLDEST
„PATNA NEW...
OLDU BENARES NEW DADES OLD.
PERSIAN (PAFER
Anm.
Per chrát .@920/940 .19 960/1,000
1,040/1,100 01.105 . No Sales
No Salos 730,800
To-day's Advertisements.
IN THE SUPreme court of HONGKONG.
ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.
IN THE MATTER OF THE CHINA LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY, LIMITED,
AND
IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES' ORDI- NANCES 1877 AND 1886.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Order of the Supreme Court of Hongkong, dated the 14th day of September, 1903, confirming the Reduction of the Capital of the above. named Company from $300,000 to $150,000 and the Minute (approved by the Court) show: ing with respect to the Capital of the Company as altered the Several Particulars required by the above Ordinances were registered by the Registrar of Companies on the 16th day of September, 1933.
AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the said Minute is in the Words and Figures following.-
"The Capital of the China Light and "Power Company, Limited, (and Reduced) "henceforth is $150,000 divided into 15,000 "shares of $to each instead of the Ori- "ginal Capital of $300,000 in shares of Sao "each. At the time of the Registration "of this Minute the sum of Sto has been
and is to be deemed paid up on each of "the said shares,"
Dated the 17th day of September, 1903.
EWENS & HARSTON, Solicitors for the Company.,
11300]
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION, SHORT RANGE CUP AND SPOONS.
commencing at 3 P.M. THERE will be a COMPETITION as above TO-MORROW, the 19th instant,
October.
RANGES. 200, 500 and 600 yards Seven Shots and a Sighter at each Range. Members are requested to practise for the inperial Rifle Match which will be fired in MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE, Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 16th September, 1903
FOR CHEMULPO, DALNY AND PORT ARTHUR. (Calling at SHANGHAI).
'HE Steamship
TH
"PRONTO."
(45.
Captain Grandt, will be despatched for the above Ports, on TUESDAY, the 22nd instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,
Hongkong Office. Hongkong, 18th September, 1903.
[10998
OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.
NOTICE.
"ONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship
"COPTIC"
CONS
are hereby notified that their Goods are at their risk being discharged into Lighters and/or landed into our Godowns Nos. 1 and 2, at Kennedy Town, (Marine Lot 243), and delivery may be had either from Lighters or from our Godowns upon countersignature of Bills of Lading,
Goods remaining unclaimed afer the 25th instant will be subject to rent.
All Claims must be sent in to me on or. before the 28th instant or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance has been effectd.
Į. STUART THOISON, Acting Agent. Hongkong, 18th September, 1903.
ท
THE POPULAR
SCOTCH
IS
BLACK & WHITE
JAMES BUCHANAN &.00,
SCOTCH WHISKY, ZATZERS
By Appointmenatures
H.M. THE KING,
H&H the PRINCE of WALEN
Supplied at all the LEADING CLUBS and HOTELS and to be obtained from LANE CRAWFORD & CO., Queen's Road Central, and
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