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AN IMPORTANT, APPEAL.
QUESTION OF ADJOURNMENT.
25th inst.
In Appellate Jurisdiction this morning, bafure the full Bench consisting of Sir Francis Piggott, Chief Justice, and Mr. A. G. Wise, Puisne Judge, the appeal was heard against the judgment of His Honour the Chief Justica In the case of Chau Ip Shi versus the Wing
Kee firm.
The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., instructed by Mr. C. F. Dixon, of Mr. John Hastings office, appeared for the respondeat, San Sui Chuen, Mr. M. W. Stade, instructed by Mr. R. A. Harding, appeared for the appellant, Chau Ip Shi,
WAR
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 1906
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, | HONGKONG VOLUNTEER RESERVE
LIMIZED
The report of the directors to the fifteenth ordinary annual general meeting of share holders to be held at the offices of the Bank, Victoria Buildings, on Saturday, 14th prox, rends
account.
Mr. Awan Fong Kuk resigned his seat on the Board; Mr. Reginald Harding took his place and has since resigned. The Board d
Mr. Slade reviewed the facts of the suit, and stated that they had brought an action, No, 38 of 1955, for a declaration as to whether Lau Siu Chuen wax a partner in the Wing Kee firm, and for an injunction against the plain tiffs from treating the sald Lau Siu Chuen as a partner in the defendant firm. He would at present propose any one to fill his sea
The Right Honourable C. B. Stuart Worley, therefore ask for an adjournment of this
K. CM. P, retires in rotation from the London appeal pending the decision in the action.
Prton, Mr. Pollock said that surely that appli-Committee, and Mr. Ewens from the Hong
kong Hoard, but being eligible, offer them- salves for re-election.
ASSOCIATION.
12th inst.
There was a very good attendance of mem- bers on Saturday and Sunday fast to take part in the opening shoots of the month over the 500 yards range at King's Park, His Excel- ency the Governor took part in the shooting Mr. J. H. Underwood, won the "pool" com- petition with a score of 60+ 10–70. J. H. Underwood... to Hoa, L. Barnes.
Lawrence........ 65 R. E. O. Bird 70 G. H. Wakeman... 64 C. Glover 70 W. T. Hoskins64 T. Gray Scott. G. G.S. Forsyth... 64 T. P. Cochrane..... 69 H. W. Fraser 63 D. J. McKousie... 69 A. P: Nobb... 63 1. C. Gow, sc. A. Bloway 61 W. W. Pearse.... J. M. Hendenen... 61 J. H. Pidgeon, scr... A. Ritchie............ 61 J. McInnes 61
70
68
68
67
67
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C. 5. Gubbay
66
C.J. Allen...**
66 S. A. Joseph..
· JAPANESH RAILWAY NATION. ALISATION.
SCHEME BEFORE THE DIET.
The Railway Nationalisation Bill has at last been submitted to the Diet. The Bill provides that all railways used for general traffic shall become State property, with the exception of such lines as only afford local communication, The following thiny-two private railways will be purchased during the next six years: Hok: kaido Colliery, Hakkaido, Nippon, Ganyetau. Hokuyeisu, Kobu, Kawagoye Sobu, Narita, Sabo, Jobs, Buso, Zaso, Mito, Nanao, Chuyet Kyoto, Nankai, Nishinari, Kova, Kanab, Han su, Toyokawa, Kwansai, Disei. Omi, Sangu, Saku, Sanyo, Chugoku, Tokushima, Kyushu and Hakata Bay. The line of any private rail way company which is not actually opened for traffic on the day on which the law is pramul gated may also be purchased. The date of 61 purchase of the lines will be announced by the
Government.
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66 C. H. W. Kow..... 60 66 R. M. Ezekiel...... 60 55 G. Richardson...... 60 65 J. Hutchings... 6
ANNUAL REPORT.
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To the Shareholders, the National Bank of China, Limited..
• Gentlemen;~The directors have now the pleasure to submit to you the accounts and balance sheet for year ending 31st December, 1505.
The gross profits, inlucdlug $41,768.26 brought Forward from last year, are $395,257.76, as allowance for bad and doubtful debts, leave which, after deducting all charges and making a net profit of $186,919.94, which the directors The original suit was a claim brought by
propose to dent with as follows-Write off Chau Ip Shi against the Wing Kes firm for
furniture account of $10,000.00, place to capital recovery of $8,640, money lent and interest thereon, Judgment was given for the plain-11.735 ts. Bd. to the dollar), transfer to re C. E. H. Beavis
readive fund $13,731.20 (bringing this up to W. H. T. Davies... tiff with costs, and it was decided Lou Siu Chuen was a partner in the deserve fund. $90,088.80, and the balance of. A. Lyon
$74.099.94 to be carried forward to next W. Dobbs.... fendant firm. The present appeal
B. J. Grist... brought against the latter decision, and
The Board have decided, in accordance with | A. Š. Tuxford' the Court was asked to consider whether
she wisher of a large majority of the share- G. K. Haxion Lau Siu Chuen was a partner actually at the
holders, to continue the exchange business of | A. W. J. Wett time that the cause for action arose, and as to
the Bank. It is the intention of the Board to. whether he was liable to execution of the said
build up the reserves the Bank until they judgment.
amount to $600,000, and until this end has been
The following is the annual report of the As- reached, they will not recommend the declara-sociation:--The Committee have the pleasure tion of any dividend.
to submit to the Members a report and state- ment of the accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1935. The association was formed on the 29th November, 1904, at a meeting hold in the Legislative Council Chamber at which His Excellency Sir Matthew Nathan presided, when about so members were enrolled. On the 31st December, 1905, our members' roll reached 213. During the year the Hon. Mr. F. 1. May, C.M.G., and Messrs C. W, T. Breit and A. H. Skelton being about to leave the any temporarily, resigned from the com- mittee and their places were filled by the election of Messrs J. Whittall, L. A. M. Johnston, and J. tion were won by A. Moir and L. A. M. Johnston, C. Gow. The April cups presented by the associa The Bingham Cup presented by Mr. J. E. Bing- ham, on Boxing Day, was won by J. J. Stub- bings, 67+3-70. The money for the con- struction of the range at Harlech Road, the Peak, has been provided by the Government, but no progress with the work has yet been | possible. Tenders for the construction will be called for shortly. In accordance with rule 9 a new committee consisting of a chairman, a secretary and eight other members must be elected at this meeting. Members who have served on the committee during the past year are eligible for re-election, but Mr. W. He Trenchard Davis, who has sp ably filled the offices of hon, secretary and treasurer since the formation of the association, does not desire
cation should have been made on motion.
The Chief Justice said that there must cer tainly be a motion.
Mr. Justice Wise said that it would be better to postpone this hearing for n week and the application would then be made on motion.
Mr. Slade: Will your Lordships grant me laave to move?
The Chief Justice Well, we must first hear what Mr. Pollock has to say,
Mr. Pollock said he strongly objected to any postponement. The judgment, was given on 12th of last month and the other side had had ample time to prepare their case in that time.
The accounts at head office have been audi
ted by Mr. A. R. Lowe, chartered accountant, and Mr. E. A. M. Williams, A.S.A.A. (of the
firm of Messrs. Lowe and Bingham).
accounts..
:
chartered accountants, audited the London Messrs. Deloitte, Plender G LonCon
Your obedient servant,
C. EWENS,
Chairman. Hongkong, 19th February, 1906.
BALANCE SHEET, 31ST DECEMBER, 1905. Liabilitie
Authorised capital:-
The Chief Justice said the issue of this action went much further than the interests of Mr. Pollock's client. 11 meant a declaration as to, whether Lad Sin Chuen was or was not a part-99,925 ner, and that would affect the interests of other people who might take advantage of such a declaration.
Mr. Pollock said that unless a specific de: claration was made it meant that they would lose the fruits of their judgment. However, if the other side would pay the amount and costs into Court there might be an adjournment.
Mr. Sinde said that the amount was a pretty large one to have tied up lying idle indefi nitely, as the adjournment would, have to be a long one.
Mr. Pollock said that both he and his leam. ed friend were engaged in a big arbitration which must come on first.
The Chief Justice sald he must consider the smaliness of the Har, as well as the Beach, and also the physical capacity of the indivi duals concerned, and he was very lath to re- fuse the application,
Mr. Pollock contended that his learned friend was bringing on a motion without a notice.
The Chief Justice said it must fuin upon the payment into Court of the amount,
Mr. Slade said he was unable to say at once whether the payment could be made as his client was not Dow present..
The Chief Justice: Can you take this case on Monday?
Mr. Slade: No, my Lord; it is absolutely. impossible that I can do so on Monday. The arbitration case is a very important, involving some $10,000,
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The Chief Justice: All cases ar important, Mr. Blade: Quite so, my Lord, but in this case time is of paramount importance, as there are only nine days before a witness leaves the Colony,
Mr. Pollock suggested that a day might be set for payment of the amount, and if not paid on that date the case would go on.
tea.
The Chief Justice said that was a very sonable suggestion, and made the order that
of
ordinary shares
£7 each...£699 475.
listed capital (at ts. Bd. to the $i :-- 40453 ordinary shares of 47 cach,
paid up, £202,265
Capital reserve fund.....
Reserve fund... Notes in circulation. Fixed deposits and current ac-
counts.......
Bills for collection and Branch
balances
Drafia, acceptances and endorse-
ments is re-discounted) Balance of profit and lose account
Total
Amin..
1,417,180,00 140,088.80 19.911.20 69,965.00 386,585.89
$4,141.04
79.949.71 186,919.94
..$3.404.741.58
$209,665,42 303,389.31 2,525,586.81
Cash on hand at Bank Government securities (£31,050.
at 2/0 9/16). Bills receivable, luans and ad-
vance....
Bills for collection receivable and
Branch balances Furniture................
Tolat
re-election.
ALLEGED ITALIAN
MURDARERS.
AXTRADITED TO ITALY,
15th inat..
When the 5.5. Ischia left the harbour at about three o'clock this afternoon, she had a somewhat unusual party of passengers among her complement. These consisted of two alleged Italian murderers, who have been extradited for trial in their home country, with their custodians, consisting of a sergeant, a corporal and two marines of H. I. M. S. Marco Polo, who are charged with the safe conduct of 356,097.03 the prisoners hence to the custody of the du
10.000.00 thorities in Italy.
Our readers will remember that on the 14th *-$3.404,741.58 | of December tast Ruedo Antonio Riva, and Giachino Rica Giovanni were placed before Mr. F. A. Hazeland for the purpose of secur. ing their extradition, they being wanted by the Italian Authorities, as boing, concerned in the tourder of a fellow countryman within the juris diction of the Italian Consul at Mentre, in the province of Yunnan, in the month of August of last year. The men were remanded panding the arrival of the necessary depositions from Mengize, and finally, on the 23rd ulto, the order for the extradition of the prisoners WAS granted, and arrangements made for their transportation to Italy, Chevalier Volpicelli tooking after that part of the proceedings, The men will travel as far as Bombay in the s.s. fichia and will there scanship to another steamer for the completion of the homeward
PROFIT AND LOSB ACCOUNT, Year ended 31st December, 1905, Charges, directors fees, salaries,
* * * * * $ 1 1 8,337.82 Amount to write off furni
ture account...................$10,000.00 Amount to be placed to
etc.
capital reserve fund............ 11,731.22 Amount to be transferred
to reserve fund......... 90,088.80 Balance to be carried for.
ward to next account... 74,099.94
Total
the money must be paid into Court on Tues-Balance brought forward from last day, and if not paid the case would go on Wednesday morning.
Mr. Pollack: Peremptorily?
The Chief Justice: Oh, yes, peremptorily.
A SPECIAL CABE,
NEWSPAPER IN COURT.
15th inst
Before the Full Bench, consisting of their Honours Sir Francis Piggot, Chief Justice, and Mr. A. G. Wise, Puisne Judge, sitting in Ap- pellate Jurisdiction, the appeal was heard in the case of Tam Mao Sam versus Tam Yau and Cheung Sam Pong.
The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., instructed by Mr. C. E. H. Beavis, of Mesars.. Wilkinson and Grist, appeared for the appellant, and Mr. M. W. Slade, instructed by Mr. D. V. Stenven son, of Messrs. Deacon, Looker and Deacon, represented the respondent.
Mr. Pollack said this was an appeal for ast- tlement of a special case arising out of the sale of a newspaper, and the proceedings there- anent, which was heard by Mr. Justico Wise, on the 21st February, which was case brought for specific performance of contract for sale of the said newspaper,
Mr. Justice Wise: I suppose the difference between the parties is with regard the 'e posit,
Mr. Pollock; Yes, my Lord, but the account does not supply a sufficiently accurate siste ment of affairs
Mr. Justice Wise: Then the point is ns to whether the deposit was legally retained? If it was that should certainly settle the
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year.....
Gross earnings for year ending 31H'
December, 1905...
Capital
186,919.94
§ 105,257.76 41,768.26
263,489.50
5305,257.76
voyage.
THE TRIAL TRIP OF 788
5.S. "ESINKONG)
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It is farther provided that the Government lakes over all outstanding claims and obliga tions of the railway companies on the day of purchase, with the exception of those apper- taining to complementary undertakings of com panies. The rule will not apply the claims and obligations of the companies with respect to their shareholders, the balance of the raid- up capital remaining unused, profits, reserve funds, and sundry accounts. The purchase price will he twenty times the average profit for six busias periods from the second half of 1952 to the first half of 1995: Stores will also he purchased with the borrowed money will be excluded. .
· It is provided that in the event of a railway company neglecting to repair or reconstruct its fine or any other work which it is bound t perform by the Railway Construction Law within the specified time, the cast of such repairs or reconstruction will be deducted from the purchase price. In the cast of ing six half-years, at the end of the first half company whose line had got been work of 1995, or whose profit, calculated according to the prescribed method, does not reach the amount of capital invested, the railway will be purchased at a price noot exceeding the amount invested. In the event of disagreement in regard to the calculation of the value, claims, or obligations of a company, the dispute will be referred to a committee, whose decision will be final. The purchase price will be paid in 5. per cent. bonds within two years from the date of purchase. The bonds will be issued at the average current price for six months preceding the purchase.
Japan. Some additional stipulations are being
måde in regard to the disposal of debentures and loans made by the Government,
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THE SULUATION IN CHINA.
THE WITHDRAWAL OF FOREIGN TROOP's
FROM CHIHLI. '
Translated from the Ostasiatische Eloyd.]
For several weeks there has been in foreign circles a pretty strong feeling of unrest on RC count of the pratent political situation in China. | Of course this anxiety has to some extent boes in which a great deal is said about military increased by the telegrams from the homelands, protection of foreigners in China. In America especially there is much talks of the mobilica tins of an army forty thousand strong; of the Manila; and of increasing the number of strengthening of the American garrison in American cruisers in Chinese waters.
Apparently these telegrams have sprung from the cot unwarranted fear that the 'Anticipated refusal of the United States Congress to modify the Chinese Exclusion law in its recent session would result in increased activity of the boy cou of American goods, with all its attendant ills. And instead of convincing Congress that the right stop would be to mitigate the harsh ness of the measures against the Chiness, for which there is no ground in the treaty, the Americans are trying by military intimidation to ward off the expected retaliation on the part of the Chinese Government and people.
That the situation in China is strained, and that an enormous amount of inflammable ma- terial is gathered, goes without question. The Japanese successes have to a great extent fos- tered the self-reliance of the Chinese and excited their desire to be free of foreign tutelage. This longing is expressed in the war-cry "China for the Chinese"; and to the fact that its practical application is found already in cancelled and unobtainable conces sions, the foreign representatives in Peking might attest, in many a mournful lament.
These recently acquired weapons, strikes and boycotts, (to which the closa union of the Chinese merchants and the guilds ara, so baked patriots. admirably adapted) suit exactly the fresh-
Local troubles, particularly in the south, will be inevitable, as a result of this movement, and the murder of missionaries will be as frequent in the future as in the past whenever the igno- rant people stirred up by some meddler, or their anger aroused by the interference of the missionaries in their business or their justice.
With regard to these conditions, the proposal now comes from several quar ers to postpane the withdrawal from Chihli of the troops of the various countries interested. These foreign troops were appointed, in the transition period after 1900, to keep communication between
VICEROY SHUM.
REPORTED "PROMOTION" TO NANKING. 15th inst An important rumour which, it is alleged, is well founded was current in Chiness circles in Hongkong this formoon. It was stated that Viceroy Shum has been promoted Acting. Viceroy at Nanking in room of Viceroy Chow-fu. The latter, it is reported, will replace Viceroy Shum at Canton. If thin, rumeur bo of Chinese from Canton, it means that the true, and it was given to-day on the authority
to act on the representations of the merchants Government at Paking have been compelled and gentry at Canton, and that the real cause
adopted towards the Canton-Hankow railway of Viceroy Shum's removal is the attitude be
scheme. The position of Acting Vicomy at Nanking can scarcely be considered more im portant than the past of Viceroy of the Two Kwang, for these provinces are the richest in the Empire and the people are distinguished by an enlightenment and energy which are alien to the majority in the North.” In fact it might be considered Irish promotion for Viceroy Sham, but we will wait until further now, confirmatory or otherwise, is received on this important subject.
CANTON-HANKOW RAILWAY.
LARGE SHAREHOLDERS' IN PENAR.
It may not be generally known, mys tha Times of 'Malaya, but it is a fact, that the Cantonese community in the Straits and F. M. S. retain a great interest in business affairs in their mother country.
The Sin Koi Leong Hotel (otherwise known as the Chinese Hotel) is at present the Ipoh Agency of the Canton-Hankow Railway, whose head-quarters are in Canton.
A large and influential meeting of local Towkays and others interested in the above railway scheme was held in the Hotel on the 28th ult, and between then and now over $200,000 in shares have been taken up in Ipoh, and further applications are still coming in.
This shows how plentiful money is in Perak when any sound investment as this railway undoubtedly is comen before our wealthy Chinese residents in these parts.
FIGHTING THE MOROS.
A BLOODY ENGAGEMENT.
The Manila Cablenews, of 10th inst., says - One of the bloodiest and most terrific angege At Mount Dajo, about five miles from Jolo Six hundred of the most desperate element of the Moto out-laws, who were apparently im impassable mountain, were slain before they pregnably intrenched on the top of an almost would lay down their arms. The desk and grit which characterized the advance of the American troops, under every advene circum- stance, is unequalled in the history of this
chased for twenty times 6 per cent, on the paid-ral government was sufficiently strongly re
The Secul-Fusan Railway will also be pur-l'eking and the sea open, and, until the Cen-ments in these islands, took place yesterday, up capital. The Seoul Chemulpa line will be
established, to assist in maintaining order in the metropolitan province, purchased on the same terms as the lines in
The question for the carrying out of this task and whether it whether the foreign soldiers are still needed is still in order to keep them there, has been answered negatively by the home Govern- ments. Considering the reorganisation of the Chinese army; which we have already spoken of several times, the Chinese Central Govern- ment, in is present state of goodwill, must be conceded to be absolutely strong enough, from a military point of view, to prevent any recur rence of Boxer movement in the Province of
The total capital of the thirty-two companies to be purchased amounts to about Y247,470,000, and the amount invested in the lines, rolling stock, &c., to Ya58,B'co. Their value cal culated according to the method prescribed in the Bill amounts to V4;8,720,000. When to this total is added the value of the lines which are not making any profit, the total will amount to V461,810,000 plus the value of the Seoul. Fusan Railway. The purchase-value of the principal lines is estimated as follows;
RAILWAY. Nippon...... Sanyo
Kobu
Kwansai Kyala
Hankaku........
Nishinari.
Kyushu
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Hokkaido Colliery.....
Hokkaido
Sangu Mankai.... Soba
Коул Narita
Chugoku.......ama
Omi
.Y:30.532540
74,042,580 9,729,820 31,3-8,060 3,471.700 6,429,074 1.936.505 97,654,600 47.913,780 10,924,788 3,773,840 8.759,400 10,326,480 1,671,706 2,432,494 3.937,892 1,708,496
Chibli, u the other hand, it is the opinion at specialists that the foreign troups, by reason of their small numbers, their scattered dis position, and the lack of a common head, of concerted action, are scarcely a match for hem. Thus it is that while the good intentions of the Central Government, grown wise through ribulations, to keep order, are hardly be suspected, its ability to suppress local dis turbances in remote parts of the empire is by no means increased by the presence of foreign troops in Chibli. This is proved by recent
events.
archipelago
A telegram which was received by Colonel George Andrews, military secretary, this after. non, from General Wood, reads as follows :— Zamboanga, Mindanao, March 9-Andrews, Manila-Severe action between troops, Naval Detachment, Constabulary and hostile' Moros at Mount Dajo near Jola. Opening on the afternoon of March 6th and lasting until morning of March 8th. Action involved the capture of Mount Dojo, a lava cone 2,100 feet high with crater at summit. The cone ex.. feet lying at an angle of from fifty to sixty de tremely sleep and rugged,, Last five hundred xices. The last fifty feet practically per covered with heavy growth of timber strongly pendicular, approachable only by lava ridges fortified., Fortifications generally invisible from a distance.
Army casualties, fifteen enlisted killed, com issioned wounded four, enlisted wounded thirty-two..
Navy casualties, Ensign H. D. Cooke, com. manding U.S.S. Pampanga, left foot severe, one seaman, Pampanga, slightly wounded, name unknown.
Constabulary casualties. Captain Jobs R, White, right thigh severe, three enlisted killed, thirteen enlisted wounded.
Wounded, Captain Tyree Rivers, 4th Cavalry, flesh wound thigh slight, First Lieutenant Gor don Johnson, Signal Corps, right shoulder, hand slight. Lt. W. T. Conway, 6th Infantry, severe. Lt. E. H. Agnew, 6th Infantry, right left eye slight. Wounded generally doing well and promise to continue.
It is not impossible that in the future all anti- foreign movements and massacres of mis- sionaries, which after the withdrawal, of the troops may uccur any where at any time, will be represented as a result of the recall of the garrisons. To this, however, it may be replied that the massacres in Lien-chau and Nanchang, the untest in Amoy and in the province of Honan, and, last but not least, the riot in Shang- The Osaka Mainichi, which is opposed to hai, all occurred while the foreign soldiery was railway nationalisation, points out that the rail- still in full force in the north, and that the ways will need the expenditure of over uproar in Shanghai was quelled not by men in Y200,000,000 for repairs after purchase. In the north but by the Marints landed from the that case the price to be paid will exceed
|foreign war ships, and the gallant Volunteers. Y600,000,000 which amounts to Vigo on each Hence the conclusion that is those places share of Yso. It is prescribed in the Bill that where they have hitherto been the troops are Government bonds, to be delivered to Com either no longer required or no longer sufficient Mpanies for the purchase, will be issued accord- and, on the other hand, they are scarcely jeg to the current market price. Judging from able to cope with serious disturbances in other the present state of the market, it may be localities. Nor must it be forgotten that, in the difficult to issue the bonds at above go. If face of the growth of national self-respect that should be so the Government will have to
Action was incident to destruction of band of...” mong the Chinare, the presence of a larger issue bonds to at least the amount of 730,ona,oco for the purchase of the railways
body of foreign troops in Chibli Province is outlaws recognizing no chiel, who have been calculated to increase points of friction between.ccupying the summit of Mount Dale for the Taking the rate of interest. on the bonds at 5 foreigners and Chiness and to give rise to in- past eight months. The unltan and variou per cent., the total amount of interest payable cidents which every day will be harder to datts had made numerous unsuccessful efforts Major Scott, Governor of will be ¥35,000,000 a year. On the other hand, explain. the total net profit of the private railway com It seems to us, as we have repeatedly said, Jolo, has worked unremittingly to this end. panies for 1904 was no more than Y19,350,000, that it is imperative for the foreign Govern: Since his departure especially they have been so that the overnment will lose Y15,600,030 a ments to increase materially their squadrons in raiding friendly Moros and burning houses year which deficiency must he made good by Chinese waters, and to make such arrange- and buildings, including the target range build- taxes on the people. The result of the nation-ments that in case of need the ships couldings at Jolo. Through their defiance of authori alisation of railways will be lo increase the bring troops from Hongkong, Tsingtao or ty they were stirring up a dangerous condition load upon the nation, already overburdened.— Japan Chronicle.
On 1st January, 1906, the Capital and Reserve Funds will stand as follows: ***........... £202,265 (at 15, Bd. to the $) Capital Reserve Fund...12,735
(at 11. 8d. to the $ Reserve Fund $150,000 15,351
ther, says the W. C. D. News of 8th, inst, lletween thirty and forty people took ai (at 2.0 9/16d. to the 5)
vantage of the kind invitation of the builder, Tóla!
and these included representatives-foreign -£230,351 $1,730,000.00 and native of the owners, the builders, and
The trial trip of the new China Merchants $2,427, 180 cost. sinkong, which has just been completed at Messis. Farnham, Boyd & Co.'s Pootung works, took place yesterday in beautiful wea
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152,820,00
$50,000.00
N&W HEALTH RESORT,
BEOUL FOR JADED WORKERS.
There is a new health resort for jaded work, ers in the Far East, and it is Seoul, the capital of Kores, the bermit kingdom. It is not so very long aga aince Seoul was barely known to the world at large, but that day in poet and gone, and in Seoul we have the future excur sion terminus for visitors from Hongkong and Shanghai, In order to advertise the country a beautifully-printed souvenir in the shape of photographic reproductions of sights in the land of the morning calm" has been arranged for circulation and some thirty photographs give a vivid idea of the strange and extraor
the local shipping companies. The vessel left the Old Dock Wharf at 9.30 am, and though The traffic was very congested down river and the steamer had perforce to steam slowly for some way, nevertheless she overtook and past Fed several agrward-bound coasters on the
voyage down,
The
CHINESE SECRET-SOLIHIY IN MUAH..
The Inner Bar was crossed at 11 am, and ten minutes later the Outer Ear was negotial. cd, At 11.16 .m. the Lismore Light was pass ed and the vessel was sent full speed ahead thence to the Kiutons Lightship, the distance
A BLACKMAILING ORGANIZATION, between these two marks-some 15.odd milea being covered in 1h 35 mins, three parts of the Journey being against the flood ide Muar has been suffering from the bane of a Chinese secret society for some time, while now, and the remainder in slack water. Kiusoan Lightship was rounded with a quick man of the mining and planting coolies find turn on the port helm. at 0.51 p.m. and the its existence intolerably annoying, they fail to homeward voyage commenced against a very sen why they should be pestered to support an liffin was served on the main deck. Qa the and give up work as the only after because trang head-wind. At 1.15 p.in. an excellent organization in which they are not interested return voyage the lockhouse Buoy was reach avoid being continually blackmailed because ed at 2.20 p.m., and here this steering triefs took they place. The vessel was put hard a port and To some of the industrial towkays things are then hard-a-starboard, making the complete distressingly humiliating. They have not mere on the starboard helm in exacti, four minutes for fresh batches of coolies whenever they got The Liugore Light was passed at 3 pm, and left in the lurch, but are also subjected to much the Outsy Dar eight minutes later, and at 4.55 indignity when their coalies are in any way pm, the vessel came to her moorings of the connected with the society; as then the latter Kisleagues Buoys after a very pleasant and become abroly most successful trial trip.
decline enlistment.
Names of nearest relativen and addresses will be sent as soon as company commanders. are able to render detailed returns,
to get them out.
of affairs,
of Colonel J. W. Duncan, 6th fataniry, who The operations were under the direct chargé was placed in command of all troops in Jolo and directed to take the place and capture and destroy the hostiles. He handled the situation well and is entitled to commendation,
the position was naturally by far the most The officers and men behaved splendidly, difficult we have ever had to take, and I believe the antural dificulties were as great as we have ever been called upon to overcome bera or elsewhere. The defences were also very considerable and resistance was literally to
the death.
Japan.
Meantime it is most desirable that these continual alarms from America and England should be silenced. We do not fall to appre ciate the dangers which threaten foreigners, who are menaced because of the gigantic ex tent of the empire, by the somewhat low state of civilization of the majority of the population; by the in rease of so-called patriotism, the suit of the Japanese successes; and by the occasional encroachments of foreigners them selves. But we believe that these dangers are not lessened by satanic portrayal, but rather increased quite apart from the harm which these perpetual alarms work to foreign trade.
All the defenders were killed as near as Much agitation is brought into the Chinese bility of this nation, he etofore so peaceable, by block and tackle some three hundred fest Empire from abroad, and the nervous excits could be counted from the dead about six hundred in number. Artillery bad to be lifted is consides ly increased by the continual references, which of course are copied by the into position when a lodgment was made on native press, to the
This alone presenta
conceive a naturally stronger position. occasion for far-reaching results: The an
The Naval detachment tendered" splendid nouncement from New York that February services and is entitled to the highest com 24th was fixed as the date for a general mendation as is the Constabulary, whose ca massacre of foreigners induced the Chinese sualties were seventeen out of forty que Government to take special measures all overseered to Jolo accompanied by Bri- the empire, but especially in Peking, against their briter judgment. And these very pro cautions are telegraphed to all parts of the world as fresh pra f of the present critical state of affairs, thus bringing the danger nearer. So stanchey flung snowball again dislodge
The Chief Justico: What is the real diffi- and It is latensely interesting. Moreover, the circle on the port helm in 3 mins, 38 secs, and ly to incur the trouble and expense of hunting foreign demonstrationent outbreak of anti. the lip of the crater. It is impossible t
matter.
.
culty?
Mr. Stade: I am very sorry, my Lord j. but I do not know myself.
Mr. Potlock said the difficulty was that they .could not settle certain issues.
The Chief Justice: It would be as well if each side were to state their own facts.
Mr. Justice Wise concurred,
Mr. Pollock asked under those circum- stances that the matter be adjourned to enable them to prepare the facts, The Chief Justice made an order that each party should male their own view of the facts in the matter in Alspute, which would be heard at the trial on appeal, and the case was adjourned,
THE report for 1905 of the China Flour Mill Co., Ld., whose capital is Tls. 300,0:0, shows a divisible balance, after writing off Tis,aroo for depreciation and paying an interim dividend Is proposed to pay a final dipend of to per of 10 per cent. in foly fast, of Tls 50890. I cent, making 20 per cent, far die "ear, place
Tis 20,000 to reserve, raising it in fi, 0,000, -and carry forward Vie balance, Tla #po,"
dinary
life that seems to be led by the Boyega, mente ass weird and fascinating their daily They are like no other nation; their monu habits are a source of perennial interest; their customs, their attire, their ways of thought are all curious, unusual, and amazing. This sou venir furnisher a first glimpse of the Koreans, photographs are really well printed, clear and distinct, and there is no aishorate letter press to distract attention from the pictures, One of the novel illustrations in the volume is that showing an electric car of the latest up-to-date sort, similar, in fact, to Hongkong's cars. Is i arowded with Koreans in their quaint and Capt. Jamiesons late of the C. M. S. Taishun wonderful diaupfera medley of East and was in command during the trip, and Capt, West. On the opposite page there is a charm. Rest acted a pilot. Throughout the trip ing scene, which reminds one of some parts of verything worked very smoothly indeed. The rural Japan--typically Oriental. The two pic. vessel answered every call made upon her, the tures in Juxtaposition form a Briking contrast. angines worked most smoothly, and there was They have a first-class hotel in Seoul, the a complete absence of vibration. The inkong compares most favourably with her sister-ship Astor louse-the souvenir is issued by the Astor House proprietor-and we are told that the Lanchang, which was constructed at homs Seoul possesses an agreeable and healthy and arrived out here lately. A comparison climate rivalling list of Monte Carlo, with between the boats shows that our local shipping neither the severe heat of Singapore and Hong companies need go no farther afield then kong ppy the intense cold of Siberia," ItShanghai when they require the construction abounds in game, from tigers to safpe, and of a really service ble China coaster. generally it seems to be an ideal spot for a holiday. We only want to know how how
much it costs to get there, to live there, and to Tax Russo-Chineas acgotiations have been do dle round trip. The Astor Howes seems to discontinued.. High officials are opposing the
The police bave all along been anxious to suppress the society, and it is gratifying that the persistent efforts of the Assistant Commis sioner of Police, have, so far, resulted in the arrest of the headman. He was found at a place, un-river with all the paraphernalia material to the society, the register showing an pnrolment of hundreds of members separated, into small squads bearing different chops.
Further investigations are being prosecuted and it is noteworthy that a few of the names on the reglater are those of the criminals awaiting trial in connection with the recent gang robbery at Vangka, S. F. Prat.
THE German guoboit Jaguar was at Hankow on the 6th instant, and 11. M.S. Cffo, the French erui.er Descarfs, and canbout Olry, and the ep the 7th Idem:
be all that is claimed for it-where the accompaticipation of Total Chuu Mien in the ne-merican Funboat camo were at Kuklang
gorntions,
modation is first-cinov,
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avalanche,
FROM the Massagerien Marititas Co., we have received a large, handsome and ornate wall time-table, showing the departures and arrivals of the French mail steamers from ports on the to China and Japan, Australia and Noumer, and South America. It is a most stylish and elegant production, and thould be very usefulla thorn in this part of the world who ato always thinking of mails and mail-days, Moreover, it is an ornament as well as a limp: table, and it highly creditable to the Afegan geries Maritimes Co., and to the Parisian publishers,
gadier-General Tasker H. Bliss on the night of the sixth, and was present throughout the action from the morning of the seventh until the conclusion of the operations on the eighth. The attacking columos were commanded by Major O. Bundy, 6th Infantry, Captain B. P. Lawton, 19th Infantry, Captain T. E. Rivers 4th Cavalry, until wounded, and after Captain L. M. Koehler, 4th Cavalry. Artillery Captain E. F. McGtachlin, Signal Corps Lieutenant Gordon johan. The District Chief of Can- stabulary, Col. W. S. Scott was prosent and rasdered excellent service in the general charge of the Constabulary Detachment.
Officers and mag engaged in this expaditton cannot be too highly commanded for the magnificent manner in which they took this position. Total casualties all sources, eighteen billed, Ghy-two wounded, Subject to possible corrections,
WOOD.