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HE Undersigned will hold their Annuai
Sale of RACE PONIES by Public, Roup as under:--- TO-MORROW,
the 2nd March, at 4 P.M., at Kennedy's, Causeway Bay, Repository, upwards of FIFTY LOTS. Catalogues will be issued, TERMS-As usual,
OF COMMERCE.
HONGKONG GÜNERALCHAMBER ||||||Mr. Gershom Stewart said the riso ution was nia very sweeping nature, though the remarks of the Chairman had toned it dawn somewhat He suggested that it be referred to the new tommince for consideration.; Ja
ANNUAL MEETING,
[Continued from page 5.]
The Chairman then put the resolution to the are ing, and it was carried by a very large najority.
On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. E. Ormiston, the following were admitted meman of the Chamber: Messrs, Abdonlally Ebrahim and Company, Asgard Thoresen and Company, Jorge and Company, The Fire Insurance Association of Hongkong, and Rum. jhn and Company.
Mr. 11. W. Slade seconded, and said:-1 have much pleasure in seconding the Chair- man's resolution. As he saya, it is purely endorsement of what the committee have al ready done, and I think the committee have acted rightly in approaching the Government in time about ibis matter, a most important one for the Colony, and the community in general is represented by this Chamber. We should have the earliest opportunity of discus. sing any proposals brought forward for altering [180 the Fiscal Policy of the Empire. As the Chairman mentioned, the proposals are not at
A meeting of the Commitee was subsequent present contained in concrete form, but no doubt, after the dissolution of the presently held when Mr. E. A. Heweit was unanimously THE Undersigned have received instructions Home l'arliament, they will be, and it is only vecer Chairman, and Mr. A. G. Wood,
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers,
Hongkong, 1st March, 1905.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
to Sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, TO-MORROW,
the 2nd March, 1905, at 53 P.M., at Au KiNd's Slipway; Wanchai, The Craising Yacht
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HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.
Hongkong 124 March, 1915.
Intimations.
right that we should ask the Government to put before us what such proposals may be.
On the proposal of Mr. Scout, seconded by Mr. Thompson, the retiring members of the Committee were all re-elected.
¡This concluded the business.
vice-chairman.
in
THE CHINESE ENGINEERING AND MINING CO. CASE,
CHANG YEN-MAO V. BEWICK, MOREING
AND CO.
[Continued from yesterday.]
out that there was an absolute repudiation of the agreement in the defence. It was very unfortunate that it had been put in Mr. Haldane replied he would not repudiate it now. He was treating this memorandum as one which must be carried out, but his learned friend Mr. Levelt was not, content to say this memorandum of agreement was binding, but asked for something beyond that,
Mr. Justice Joyce was not surprised to hear Mr. Haldane did not dispute the memoran- duin' but he was not going to preser be how the agreement was to be carried out.
Mr. Haldane said it was unfortunate the company were second defendants, because they came after a charge of fraud. They were not charged with being fraudulent, but with being the creatures of fraud.
Mr. Justice Joyce: You are the creatures of the other defendants?
Mr. Haldane: lo the language of Lord Justice James, am put forward as "being. cunceived in fraud and born in iniquity."
Mr. Justice Joyce said the co-defendants were his enemies, and it was extremely un- fortunate such a defence was put in on behalf if the company. He would like to hear what had been done with the shares before he called upon the other si le.
Mr. Levett stated that he was going to pot in the share registers of the different companies, Mr. Justice Jo,ce: Yes; but someone must tell me what they mean. Iam, like the wit. ness, in a mist about the shares. By next Tuesday (31st Jan.) perhaps, you will all con- seler where you are.
*
before us somewhat more clearly what the
plaintiff s case is.
Mr. Justice Joyce: I think you can guess This closed the plaintiff's evidence, and the bearing was adjourned till 31st Jan.
To be continued]
In cross-examination by Mr. Hughes, Mr. Berring said he had had 40, years' experience business in China, and the plaintiff Chang
Mr. Hughes: had hopes that we should was very acute man, and had a thorough apprehave had an intimation to-day which have put ciation of commercial and financial affairs. Witness had been a director of the Kaiping nines since 1895, but until 1900, he got no salary or other remuneration-Then why did you work on their behalf and assist them?-if there was a nut to crack, I should crack it, (Laughter.) I see you were the nutcracker? (Laughter)-Yes. Inducements might have been offered to im by the defandian Moreing and Mr. loover in these transactions, but be neither accepted nor refused them. He deli
hand. The proposal was that 50,000 shares sh uld be for himself and his Excellency; bui po understanding was come to.
Hon. Mr. Gershom Stewart said: Mr. Chair. man and Gentiemep-From the advertisement which has been in the papers for some time, a special invitation is given inviting discussion on l'e' resolution which is now before the neeling. It is in response to that invitation that I venture to offer a few remarks on this interesting subject. As evincing a willingness on the pait of the Chamber of Commerce 10 undertake fresh labour in the public interest, there is nothing but good to be said of it. As an effort to encourage public discussion on matters of general hierest, for from the word ing of the resolution, the matters treated of are to be submitted to the members in general, there is much in it which will appeal to those of us brought up to believe in free discussion as the soundest principle upon which to found all [(272
legislation. But these are other views of it, which upon consideration may lead to doubt as to whether the objects aimed at are likely to be. best secured by the proposal before us. The resolution is comprehensive as it asks that all submitted to the Chamber for approval As nearly all legislation does affect tradein some form or other, it seems to amount to a claim that the Government should submit practically every nidinance they may be called to draw to the void or approval of this Chamber. What affects commerce mo:c than the ad ministration of justice and the soundness of individual liberty? But are laws affecting the constitution of the supreme court or the police force to be submitted to a cosmopot tan kamber? The inaintenance of Public Health also is all important-do we desire to become a reference cmmittee for the Sanitary Board? Defence and security occupy an essential feature of successful commerce, a seview therefore of subjects affec. ting naval and military di position are included in the comprehensive wording (30 of the resolution we are considering.airly divided"?--Yes.
it is put forward in its present shape, it will certainly cause a se sching inquiry on the part of the Colonial ffice as to the consti-
ASSOCIATION OF YORKSHIREMEN IN legislation affecting commerce should beberately took that course in order to have a free
HONGKONG AND CHINA,
HE ANNUAL DINNER. will take place THE ANNUALKOND HOTEL, on SATUR
DAY, the 18th of March.
Yorkshiremen intending to be present are requested to communicate with the Under signed.
As decided by the Parent Society the term YORKSHIREMEN* includes the following: (1) A person born in Yorkshire. (2) A person of Yorkshire parentage on either side. (3) A verson who is identified by residence with the County of York.
ARTHUR CHAPMAN, Hon. Secretary, Hongkong, 28th February, 1905.
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TABLE LINEN.
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THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA
DOCK CO., L.D.
(303 Hongkong, 25th February, 1905.
11ONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
You let them think you had accepted it ?-1 let them think whatthey liked. (Laughter.) ·
Did you take that course so that you might say one thing or another when convenient?! wanted to be able to deal with the matter as thought 6.
**
Witness was then referred to the corres pondence, and was asked: You remember writ ag a letter to Murcing, in which you told him. lie had the opportunity of taking the lead in mining matters in this country, and make for
a good thing of it "?—Yes. Yourselves and those who follow your colours
Continuing: "I think if hest that the mana- gement and profits of the enterprise should be
Yet you never thought of yourself in these natters ?-Not at all. (Laughter.)
You were one of those following his colours at that time? (Laughter.) Or leading them. (Laughter.)
At Tongku witness, Hoover, and Chang
S OFFICE ASSISTANT, « youth with tution of the body making a claim of such a knowledge of TYPE-WRITING. widespeading nature. It will be Fund that we are a cosmopolitan body which is free Apply in--
to elect or reject its own members, who infrequently met. As a rule he acted as inter- their turn are free to elect their own officers. preter between Chang and Hoover. With As we exist at present we have the advantage regard to the anthority of June, 19:0, witness of having members of all sorts, who are free to said he instructed Mr. Eames to draw up the give us the benefit of their knowledge and
document required for the purpose of pin- experience on every matter. I am one of tecting the Chinese Mining Company under those who think that the China trade is in its the British flag. Mr. Hoover wanted to be infancy. There are some, pessimists, who ustee of the company; but witness was ten- think that we Britishers are decadent, and re- present a diminishing trade. I am not one of acious that Mr. Morcing should occupy that
position. Hinse myself, but the pessimists may be right, and there is therefore a possibility that in days to come the majority of this Chamber may not e Britishers at all. Is it not a somewhat larre order to ask the Government in mortgage their future so far as to promise to sabit all their legislation to a body sa constituted? Pas the Chamber any reuse of complaint against the Government? if they can bring a just charge showing wint of consideration against the Government they will have the unanimous supportal the members in resenting
E. THIRTY-SIXTU
ORDINARY
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHARE. HOLDERS in the above Company, will be CHINA AND GLASS. ld at the Offres of the Company, fedder's
ALL KINDS OF
CARPETS, CARPET SQUARES AND RUGS.
PICTURES,
ENGRAVINGS,
&c., &c., &c.
UPHOLSTERING
SHORTEST NOTICE.
Street, on MONDAY, ib.6th day of March, 1905. at 11.32 A.it.; la reerive a Statement of Accuts to 31st December, 1904, and the Report of the Genel Managers, and to elect a Consulting Committee and Auditors,
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 20th Feburary to the 6th March, both days inclusive,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Managers.
1/6 Hongkong, 8th February, 1905. HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on and after this date Interest at the rate of 8% per annum will be charged upon all Calls in respect of SHARES NOT FULLY PAID UP from the day appointed for Payment of such Calls, amely 3rd January, 1905.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers. Hongkong, 11th January, 1905. CHINESE YOUNG MEN, ATTENTION!
D".
Our
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have always thought that the Govern ment were most axious to avail themselves of the tipe experience of the senior members of this hamber. Before asking for fresh powers it might be well for the Committee to recon- sider the proposition and in the meanime avail themselves more systematically of the powers in influence legislation which they enjoy at present. Bills are advertised freely in the Government Gazette and the public press be fore they are brought forward, and yet the Memy. her for the Chamber had no instructions when the last Sugar Bill came before the Council. The discussion raised on that day was raised by Mr. Shewan and myself upon our owa' initiative, and yet the principle involved was the freedom of the port. I think that the evident desire of the Committee would be met if they formed out of their own members a parliamentary committee to rep rt on all bills brenght forward by the Government. Their energetic Secretary could keep them pusted s all bills advertised. There is als always the possibility that the Committee and the anates from members may view certain
Al this point the hearing was adjourned.
THE SIXTH DAY.
The bearing was continued on 21 Jan when Mr. Deiring again went into the witness box, and was further cross examiner by Mir. Hughes on behalf of the defendant company.
Witness said he had a salary of £1,200 a year and a commission on the profits, and Chang bad certain rights. In his opinion, he was entitled to conipensation, for giving up that appointment; but he did not ask fra Chang's right to compensation for giving up his ngh's was not discsud, so far as he could remem ber. Chang was entitled to compensation for profit he was permitted to make out of the
flis im company under Imperial edicis.
gave Hoover all pression the documents, shoved hina what was in them He could not remeinber falling Mr. over that one of the documents be gave him was a ratification by Chang of what he had done. The decument of July 30 was not explained to Chang. On certain acc sions he and to act on his own responsibility. De thought it was necessary to do so in Chua, because he did not w na the man who followed his advice to be placed in a dinger's position,
was that be
or
I put to you that you carefully explained to Chang the whole what was going o,.-1 cannot remember that,
Are you perpared to say that is not so ?--No. am ant; but I cannot remember.
Whenever it was important that Chang pany you told him?-When there was any should know matters converted with the com thing important to communicate to his Ex- cellency I communicate it,
Questioned with reference to a letter of Mr. Moreing of Nov. 9, 1900, witness said he knew you want to earn more money in your
some free shares would have to be given, but He understand présent position? Do you want to get
had no alea of the number a better pasitum? Do you want to become a
from the letter that the Chend Syndicate mare aselul calzen? There is only one way
would have a large number of shares in the in accomplish these ends, ant that is to indiferent points of view. It is fresh in our
new English comp ny. In bis discussions prove yr education. There is no excuse for memory that in the great question of curreFECY
with Hoover no referer ce w s made to his awa a young man to remain in an inferior position the members by a majority voted, for an in-
or Chang's compensatine in the matter. Had when, by a little effort, he can so edicate him quiry into the possibility of a gold standard,
he not accepted the affer of Mr. Mareing a d DONE ON THE selfs be able to command a good salary, whereas the Committee were opposed to it. In
such a case which were the Government to Hoover he would not now be able to de- NIGHT SCHOOL
support? In its prescat form I shall vote ford the Chinese shareholders. SPRING agst the resolution, first, because it asks OPEN FOR WILL
for a privilege which cannot be shared by SESSION an WEDNESDAY, March 1st. Classes every night from 5.30 in 9.30 in the inany of our own countrymen in the colony who are not members of this Chamber, and following subjects: English (Beginners, secondly, I think the Committee are asking Intermediate, and Advanced) Mandarin, Arithmetic, Grammar, Bokkeeping, Commer for something which may entail upon them an cial Correspondence, Shorthand; and TYPE- answer, which will certainly be polite, but WRITING. A competent Chinese teacher will cannot be entirely favourable; and, thirdly, because this request may be met by some conduct the Beginners English class. All the other classes (except Mandarin) will be taught Canter proposition affecting the constitution of this Chamber which mig lessen our im CLASS FOREIGN by FIRST
TEACHERS,
portance
all-embracing trading ENGLISH and TYPEWRITING & SPECIALTY. Large airy soonis. Rates reasonable.
For institution..
Mr. G. W. F. Playfair: I agree with every further particulars write or call-Secretary, YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION Word Mr. Stewart has spoken, and beg to se (Chinese Department), zó, De Veex Road,cond his opposition, Central.
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.Hongkong, 23rd February, 1905.
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Estimates given for all to BOOK CARGO and ISSUE BILLS OF LADING
kinds of FURNISHING
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Cross-examined by Mr. Haldane: From-the first it was his idea that the promotes of the new company shou'd make a profit. Fle according to circumstances. He had not fald 500 shares to go to hina were to be used Mr. de, Wouter that he signed the deed of July so with the fall authority of Chang, At the time the whole contents of that deed were unknown to Chang. Chang left him to look after the interests of the Chinese Company ile might have told De Woufers that he had full authority to sign the agreement; but he did not say that he had that authority from Chang.
The Chairman in reply said the Fiscal Ques- tion was in the air and All sorts of proposals had been put forward. There was a general
Did you tell De Wouters Ching had told tendency to believe that certain legislation might be brought in between Great Britain and you, " Well I will sign; but I want a mein- orandum in such a way as to disengage my her Colonies, which might be of great use or might have a very serious effect upon Hang- responsibility and save my face in the eyes of The resolution merely asked the Cham-he Chinese officials"-Chang was 100 kong ber to endorse the request already put forward practical a man to do that. (Laughter.) Wil- to SEATTLE, WASH., VICTORIA, BC., and by the Committee during the past year, and ness denied having told De Wouters that was
which has been favourably received by the the abject of the memorandum PACIFIC COAST PORTS, also to OVER- Government; that in the event of any legislation LAND POINTS in the UNITED STATES | being brought forward in connection with this and CANADA in connection with the GREAT question, the Chamber of Commerce might be NORTHERN RAILWAY FROM SEAT Communicated with. The Chamber of Com merce was net altempting to arrogate to itself TLE, as hitherto, by the Steamers of the any unusual power. The resolution was word NORTHERN PACIFIC S. S. Co., BOSTON ed very much in a similar way to one adopted STEAMSHIP and TOWBOAT Cos., OCEAN by the United Chambers of Commerce of India and Ceylon, and since received in a very sym- S. S. Co. and CHINA MUTUAL'S. N. Co.
pathetic manner by the Governor-General of India. They did not suppose that the Govern ment would undertake any legislation concern. ing them, without first consulting them They bad always consulted them previously, and be did not think now that they would commence to neglect so doing. He asked them to pass the agreement entered into between plain. tiffs and the defendants. His lordship pointed [68 the resolution..
For further Particulars, apply at the Com Wm. POWELL, Ld.pany's Local Branch Office in PRINCE's
BUILDINGS, First Floor, Chater Road.
HONGKONG.
B. MORI, Acting Manager
Hongkong, 25th February, 1905,
Hongkong, 14th January, 1905,
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Did anybody dispute in China, between the date of the agreement and the time you all came to issue, that the memorandumi was to be carried out The difficulty was that none of the various ager ts who came to China to treat the question of reconciliation wanted to take the memorandum as it was signed.
Was not all they sought to do to fill out the details? They wanted modifications of the The representatives of the memorandum. London Board wanted to put the whole Chi-
nese board at naught,
Mr. Haldane said the whole dispute was as to the extraordinary con-truction which his friends on the other side were trying to put on
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