HONGKONG HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY.
DISPLAY AT THE GARDENS","
Patrons :-His Excellency Sir. Matthew Nathao, X.C.M., His Excellency Major General Broadwood, CB, His Honour Sir Francis Taylor Piggott, Kt, His Honour Sir Faul Chater, KL, C.M.G.
President Mr. J. Barten. Judges:-Messis, D. W. Craddock, W. J.
Tutcher.
Committee:-Mr. J. Barton, Mrs. Brewin, Mr. Chon Leep Chee, Mr. D. W. Craddock, Mr. S T. Danny Mr. L., Gibbs, Mr. A. E. Griffin, Mi. F. Howell, Mrs. Jordan, Mr. E.
· Osborne, Mrs. Turner.
Mr. L. Gibbs, Hodorary Secretary and
Treasurer.
Another success has been scored by the ex- hibitors at the Hongkong Horticulural Society's ng, show which opened at the Botanical Gardens
on the 26th ulto. It was hardly to be expected. that so much could have been done in a couple of years and there is ample evidence that the ides suggested by his Excellency the Goteroor should have borne fruit so rapidly. While there was ao excellent show of blooms by residents at the Peak, the Championship was won by a gentiaman living on the lower level-Mr. Fred. Howell. There is still much room for -improvement in the display by those. who
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY MARCH 2, 1907.
Class 14-4 pols of Mignonettest prize! $3. Mr. Ho fung, and prize $1 Sir Paul Chater.
Class 3-4 pots of Nasturtiam (tall variety), 1st prize 53 Civil Service Cricket Club, and prizo Sa Bast Point Gardens. N
Class 16-4 ppts of Nasturtium (dwarf variety)-1st prize $3 Civil Service. Cricket Club, and prize 12 Mr. Ho Kam Toug
Class 172 pois of ~arcissus.—Ist prize $3 Mr. Ho Tung, and prize $z Mrs. Jordan.
Class 18-2 pols of Azaleas.-1st prize $3 Mr. Ho Kom Tung.
of
Class 19.- pols Ferns, excluding Maiden Hair Feros-1st Prize $3 Mr. Ho Tung, and Prize $2 Miss Rogers...
Class 20.4 pots of Maiden Hair Foras 1st Prize 53 Mr. Ha Tung,
Class z2.-4'pots of Chrysanthemum-Prize presented by Mr. Chea Leep Chee.-at-Rize $3. Mr. Ho Tung, and Prize 52 Mr. Ho Kem Tong. Class 24-4 pots of Peony.-Prizes present ed by Mr. Chon Leep Chet, 1st Prize $5 Mr. Ha Kom Tong.
Class 2-4 pots of Aster.Prizes presented by Mr. Choa Leep Chec.-1st Prize $3 Mr. F. Hawell.
Class 17.-4 pots of Chinese Orchids.~ Prizes presented by Mr. Ho Tung-1st Priza Mr. Ho Tung, 2nd Prize Mr. Ho Kom Tong,
Group F.
CUT FLOWERS, Open to all exCERT CHINESK MARKET GARDENERS. Class 1-4 Specimen blooms_fany variety),
Flowers
Class 2-6 Bunches, of Cut (distinct)-Prizes presented by Mr. D. Do rabice.-1st Prize $5 Ladies Recreation Club, 2nd Prize $3 Mr. F. Howell.
indulge in the recreation of kitchen gardening-Prizes presented by Mr. D. Durabjee,—ist and it is to be regretted that the native gar Prize $3 Sir Paul Chater, 2nd Prize Mr. Ho deners of the New Territory have failed so far Tung. to come up to expectations. It is noteworthy. that the first prizes for utatoes was gained by one residing in the New Territory-Sergeant Kerr, of Ping Shar Police Station--which only goes to prove that if the native, cultivators took an interest in the exhibition they would carry. sway a goodly proportion of the prizes. On the whole, however, the show which opened to-day is well worth a visit and is bound to prove a greater success than last year's show.
Appended is the prize list:-
SCHEDULE.
Group A.-
PLANTS IN POTS, PEAK GARDENS ONLY.
Class 1-6 pots of Annuals or placis raised from seed the same season 1st prize $5 Mr. Ho Tung, and prize $3 Mr. G. C. Maxon.
Class 2-3 pots of Flowering plants,1st prize $3.Mrs. Turner, and prize. $2. Mr. Ho Tung.
Class 3-3 pots of Foliage plants. 1st prize 53 Mrs. J. Hughes, and prize Sz Mr. Ho Tung. Class 42 pots of Dahlins.-1st prize 53 Mr. E. M. Hazeland, zad prize Sz Mr. Ho Tung,
Class 5-z pots of Violets.-1st prize $3 Mr. Ho Tung, 2nd prize S2 Mrs. J. Hughes.
Class 6-2 pots of Mignonette, 1st prize 53 Mr. Tompkins, and prize $1 Mrs. Saunders.
Class 7-2 pots of Nasturtium.1st prize 53 Mr. Turner, 2nd prize 52 Mrs. M. W. Slade.
Class 8.-2 pols of Freesia, 1st prize $3 Mr. A. G. Wise, 2nd prize $1 Mr. Ho Tang
Class 9-3 pots of Narcisuus Tazetta, ta-
Class 3-6 Roses. Prizes presented by Mr. D. Dorabjee.-1st Prize 35 Sir Paul Chater, 2nd Prize $3 Mr. Dorabjee."
Class 4412 Carnations, and/or. Picotees Prizes presented by Mr. D. Dorabjee-st Prize $3 Mr. Jordan,
Class 5-12 Pansies.-Prizes presented by Mr. D. Dorabjec,-1st Prize $3 Mrs, M. J. D. Stephens, 2nd Prize $zr. F. Howell,
Class 6-4 Button hole bouquets, a Ladies and a Gentlemen, in glasses or vases.-Prizes presented by Mr. S. T. Dunn.-1st prize Mr. M. J. D. Stephens, 2nd prize Mrs. Loureiro,
Group G.
„VEGETABLES,—OPEN TO ALL. EXCEPT CHINESE MARKET GARDENERS. Class Collection of vegetables (not less than 6 varieties)-1st prize 35 Mr. Dorabjec, 2nd prize $4 Mr. P. W. Goldring
Class 2-2 Heads of Celery-it prize $3 East Point Gardens, 2nd prize Sa Mr. H..W. Looker.
Class 3-2 Cauliflowers.-1st prize $2, Mrs. A. Rodger, and prize $1 Mr. Ho Tung.
Class 4-2 Cabbages.-1st prize $3 Sir Paul Chater, 2nd prize Sz Mrs. Brewin,
Class 5. Lettuces-1st prize 53 Mr II. W. Looker, 2nd prize Sz Mr. Ho Kom Tong,
Class 6.-2 Vegetable Marrows-1st prize Class 76 Beets.-151 prize S3 Mr. Ho Kom" Tong, 2nd prize $2 Mr. H. W. Looker.
1st prize 53 Mr. Ho Tung, 2nd prize Sz Mr. E.$3 Mrs. E. J. Hughes,
M. Hareland.
Class 10-2 pots of Begonia-1st prize 53
Mr. E. M. Hazeland.
Class 1-2 pots of Heliotrope.-1st prize $3 Mr. Ho Tung, and prize $2 Mrs. Turner.
Class 12, pots of Ferns, distinct variety.
Tat prize a Bắc. Họ Tung.
Class - pot of Best specimen Fern-- fat prize $3 Mr. Ho Tung.
Class 14-1 pot of Best specimen Palm zut prize $3 Mr. Ho Tung. Special prize (55) Mr. E. M. Hazeland.
Group B.
CUT FLOWERS,-PEAK GARDENS ONLY. Class 1-4 bunches of cut flowers, distinct variety. 1st prize $3 Mr. Layion, and prize $2 Mrs. E. 1. Hughes.
Class 2-4 bunches of Nasturtium, distinci colours, prize $3 Peak Club, and prize $2 Mrs, Turner,
Class 3-12 Pansies-ist prize 53 Mr. B.- Layton,
Group C.
VEGETABLES,-PEAK GARDENS ONLY. Class Best collection of vegetables, not less than 6 varieties.-1st prize $6 Mrs. Saun- ders, and price $4 Mrs. E. J. Hughes.
Class 2-2 Heads of Celery-1st prize $3 Mrs. E. M. Hazeland, and price $z Mr. Ho .Tung.
Class B Carrots.-1st prize $3 Mr. H. W. Looker, 2nd prize Sz Mrs. A. Rodger.
Class 9.-6 Turnips.-1st prize $3 Mr. H. W. Looker, and prize $2 East Point Gardens,
Class 11 Tomatoes.-1st prize $3 Mr. Ho Kom Teng, and prize 52 Mr. Ho Tung.
Class 12.12 Potatoes-1st prize $1 Sergt. . J. Kerr, and prize Sa Mr. Ho Kom Toog. Class 13-25 Radishes.-1st prize 53 Mr. Lio Kom Tang, 2nd prize S1 East Point Gardens. Class 14-25 Brussels Sprouts,-1st prize $ East Point Gardens, 2nd prize $2 Mr. H. W. Lanket.
Class 15.25 pots of Peas.-1st prize $3 Mr. Ho Kom Tong, 2nd prize 52 East Point Garden. Class 10-25 French Beans.-1st prize. $3 Mr. P. W. Goldring, zad prize $a Mr. H, W. Looker,
SALE ON RACE PONIES.
27th February..
This afternoon, outside the City Hall, Messrs. Hughes and Hough, auctioneers, put up for sale by public roup forty-three lots of race and polo punies.
Following is the result of the sales
F. Chiba pony, sold for $80:
4 Zulu Chief, sold for $45. Manchurian Chief, $130.
6 Cubic, gray China griffin, 13.1, $40, 7 Crisis, bay China peny, 13.0. Winner of saces in Chefoo, 3rd in Ladies' Fursa this meeting, Mr. W., Clarke S180.
TROUBLE ON SHIPBOARD.
ENGINEERS AT LOGGERHEADS.
17th February,
THE HONGKONG HOTEL
LIMITED. COMPANY
The report of the board of directors to be presented at the ordinary meeting of share holders, to be held at the Company's Hotel at 12.30 p.m., on Wednesday, the 6th March, 1907, is as follows 20
To the shareholders of the Hongkong Hotel Company, Limited,
Gentlemen, in accordance with section 56 of the articles of association, the directors now beg to submit their report for the half-year ended 31st December, 1906.
ACCOUNTS.
His attitude was very threatening towards me and I struck him before he could do any. thing to me. Such was the plea of self?" defence made by T. R. Forster, fourth engi. 2 Disposer, bought by Mr. J. J. Leiria, $99, neer of the steamer Dakolah, when he was 3 Divaster, Mr. Schovel, 54o.
sumoned at the Police Court, this morning, by Charles Nobles, of the same ship for assault. The alleged assault took place" on the
morning of the 24th instant on board ship, The complainant's story was that, at 8.45 o'clock on Sunday morning last he returned to the ship late and went to his room to change The profit on working account amounted to his clothing. On the way to his cabis, he said,553.959.18 as compared with 558,202.45 for the he met the fourth engineer who struck him, corresponding period of 1905 being a decrease 'doing some damage. He could not tell how of $4 243.27. many times be was struck, neither did be know for what reason he was struck: He knew, however, that his forehead was damaged, his 13 Dublin, grey. Winner of Lucky Cup, eye was blackened, and a side tooth was knock- $100.
14 Job gray China
pony, $95. 15. Inverugia's Hope, grey, 3rd in Valley Slakes, $55,
· 8 Cupid, bay griffin, 13.0, $55.
9 No Savvy, bay, Wioner of Wong-sei Chong Stakes and 2nd in Navy Cup, $200.
10 Whitehaven, $70.
Can Pass, grey, $115.
2 White Nile, grey, 13.0, $130.
16 The Skean Dhu, black, 3rd in Garrison Cup and and in Jockey Cup, $55.
17 The Emerald, $85.
18 Brown gaffia, S190.
19 Brown griffo, Sto.
20 Beaufort, bay, $70.
27 Bilsdale, cream, $150.
az Craven, $65.
23: Eagor, $15.
24 Ben Wyvis 11, winner of Nil Despera¤- dum Stakes, $115.
$150.
15 Asusual, Winner of "Homocea" Cup, 26 Highland Gillie, grey (late Ardlui), Win- ner of the Gold Challenge Cup in Shanghai,
$50.
27 Highland Rover, gray, $155.
28 Highland Heather, grey, and in Valley Stakes, dead heat for 2nd place in Hongkong
·Sinkes, and 2nd in "Homotea" Cup, $245,
20 Highland Bonnet, 3rd in Racing Stakes, 3rd in, Jockey Cup, 3rd in Nil Desperandom Stakes, and 7nd in The Lucky Cup, $160.
30 Wicked, bay, $80,
3 Brython.chestnut, $65.
32 The Joblier, St30,
33 Hay pony. $75.
14 Zapeler, bay, $19.
35 Saladin, bay, $110,
|
ed out....
Defendant-Didn't you challenge me to have
a.fight?
Witness—I did not,“
His Worship (to defendant)-Did the com- plainant strike you?
Defendant-I didn't wait for that.
The defendant was then called to the witness stand. He said that on Saturday night, last complainant want ashore between six and seven o'clock and, did not return to the ship until the following morning. During that time defendant had to attend to com plainant's duty. When he came on board 1 had just finished breakfast," went on defendant, and then I went straight away to do more of his work. A little after eight o'clock return- ed to the deck with two pumps. Complainant was standing at his cabin door. As he was blocking the entrance to the room I handed him the pumps to put away. That's not my business, defendant said, so complainant al- leged, and moreover what right have you in do my work? Defendant replied that if com. | plainant was not on board ship then someone would have to do his work. If it is anything you want," complainant is quoted as saying, "come to the after deck and fight it out. dont want to fight in front of the Chinese." Defendant went. On arrival aft, continued de- fendant, complainant said: "Wait here a minute until I go to my room and take my
35 Pathan, grey, 13.0. Winner of the jockey coat off." Defendant waited. Complainant re- |- Cup. $135.
37 Grasshopper, grey, $ira,
38 Uff Chance, chestnut, $107-
39 Chestout China pony, 13.1, $195,
40 Roscommon, 13.0, $105.
41 Robbie, $65...
42 China hack. Sz5.
43 Bay water, $340.
ALLEGED FRAUDULENT
MORTGAGE.
THE CHIRF JUSTICE'S, DECISION.
On the 27th ulto, af the Supreme Court-Sir Francis Piggott, Chief Justice, presiding--judg. ment was given in the case in which a woman named Cheung Shi, olier Li Cheung Shi, sought for a declaration that a mortgage on certain property in Wing Lok Street was null and void.
The facts of the case, according to the statement of claim, were to the effect that on 12th November, 1901, one Li Fuk, who had inherited certain properly from his father, Li in Ting Pun, died in Canton, leaving property this Colony, including a leasehold property known and registered as section B of Marine Lot No. 163 (the property; in question); and having by his will appointed the plaintiff cxccutrix on April 27th, 1906, probate was granted to the plaintiff. On March 28th some Best group of Flowering and Foliage plants,person, to the plaintiff unknown, impersonating not exceeding 40 pots, space limited to 12 feet by to feet, Prize presented by Sir PaulChater. 1. Mr. 1o Kam Toog.
Group J.
Group 1.
MEMBERS ONLY,
GENERAL EXHIBITS.OPEN TO ALL
Class 1.-Best group of Flowering and Fol iage plants, not exceeding 40 pots, space limit: ed to 12 feet by to feet. Prize presented by H.E. Sir Matthew Nathan.-7 sang Lam Un
Best bouquet of Wild Flowers for child ren not exceeding 15 years of age. Prize pre- sented by Mrs. L. Gibbs-Miss Joan Rodger. 3-Best 3 Flowering or Foliage plants in pots exhibited by N.C.Ö.'s or men of the Hong kong Garrison. Prize presented by H.E. Ma
Broadwood.-Sergt. Ailen.
Class 3-2 Caulidowers. 1st prize $3 Mrs. EJ. Hughes, 2nd prize Sz Mr. E. M. Haze land.
Class 4-2 Cabbages-1st prize $3 Mrs. Saunders, and prize Sĩ Mr. G. C. Moxon,
Class 5-2 Lettuces.-1st prize $3 Mr. Ho Tong, 2nd prize Sz Mrs. Saunders.
Class 66 Beets.-11 prize 53. Mr. Honest-arrangement of Cut Flowers and Tung, 2nd prize 52 Mr. A. G. Wise.
Class 7.-Carrots.-1st prize $3 Mrs. Saun Foliage, according to the rules of Japanese dels, 2nd prize 52 Mr. H.E. Tompkins and Art Prize presented by H.E. Sir Matthew Mer, M. W. Slade,
Nathan-Consul and Mrs. Tanaka,
Class Best kept Private Garden at the Peak. Prize presented by Sir Paul Chater.-Mr. Tompkins.
Class B-6 Turnips-1st prize $3 Mra: ). Hughes, and prize Sz Mr. Ho long.
Class 9-6 Onions-ist prize $3 Mr. Ho Tung.
Class 10-13 Tomatoes. 1st prize 53 Mr. Ho Tung, and prize $2 Mr. E. M. Hazeland.
Class 11 Radishes,-19t prize $3 Mr. E. M. Hazeland, 2nd prize S2 Mr. Ho-Tung.
Class 13.- pods of Peas.-1st prize $3 Mr. A, G. Wise, 26d prize 52 Mr. H. E. Tomkins.
Class 13.25 pods of, Runner Beans-161 "prize $3 Mrs. M. W. Siade, and prize Sz Mr. E.
M. Hazeland.
Class 14 bunch of Parsley.-1st prize $2 Mrs, Saunders, 2nd prize St Mrs. M. W. Slade, Group D.
CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE YEAR, OPEN TO
MEMBERS ONLY. Prize Presented by Mr. J. Barton. Won by Mr. F. Howell (71 marks), Mr. Ho. Tung (44 marks), East Point Gardens (36 marks)..
Group E.
PLANTS IN POTS,-OPEN TO ALL!
Glass - pots of Annuals or plants, raised from seed the same season. Prizes presented by Mr. Fung Wa Chun.-Est prize 55 M Dorabjes, zod prize $4 Mr. F. Howell.
Class 1-3 pots of Flowering plants,-1st prize 54 Mr. Ho Kom Tong, and prize $5, Mr. Choa Leep Chee,
Class 3-3 pots of Foliage plants,-1st price, $4. Mr. Ho kom Teng, 2nd prize $3 Mr. Dorabjec.
Class 6.-Best kept Private Garden at Kow loon. Prize piesenied by H.E. Sir Matthew Nathan. Mr. Looker.
Class 7-Best kept Private Garden at Hong: kong, exclusive of the Peak. Prite presented by Sir Paul Chater-Mr. Ho Tung.
Fuk, deceased, executed an indenture of mortgage on the said leasehold property for $10,000, and on March 29th the mortgage was registered at the Land Office. The plaintiff therefore claimed a declaration that the said mortgage was null and void; delivery up of the said indenture to be cancelled; an order that the registration of the mortgage in the Land Office be expunged; and such further or other relief as the Court thought fit.
For the defence it was maintained that Li Fuk was, and so far as the defendant koew, still, subject to a mortgage, the owner of cer- tain inasehold property in Hongkong known and registered as section B of Marine Lot 163. The defendant (Ma Fu. Sum) further denied that Li Fuk died on November 13th, 1931, or on any other date, or at all It was not true, that the plaintiff was appointed executrix of his will, or that probate of the said will had at any time been granted to plaintiff. Further the defendant said that the man whom be down fide believed to be Li Fuk, the owner of the property, executed on March 28th, 1906; an indenture of mortgage of the said property to the defendant in consideration of a sum of $10,000 which was lent and paid over by the defendant on March 29th. This mortgage, which defendant claimed to be valid and subsisting, was duly registered in the Land
·Office,
"Mr. M. W. Slade, who was instructed by Mr. D. V. Stevenson, of Messrs. 1'eacon, Looker and Deacon, appeared for the plaintiff. The defendant was represented by the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollack, K.C., instructed by Mr. C. F. Dixon, of Mr. John Hastings' office.
- THE SPECULATING CRAZE.
TOKYO JOURNAL'S. WARNING” TO RUSTICS, The Tokyo Mainichi, in a strongly-worded article, headed "Disorder is Economic Circles," addresses a warning to the people in the rural districts, many of whom have of late been the In delivering judgment the Chief Justice victims of unscrupulous speculators. The dis said that the important question of law would order prevailing in the economic circles of be considered later, but he would give judg- the country is becoming worse and worse meat on the question of fact. He found that every day, writes our Tokyo contemporary, Li Fuk had died, and he thought it advisable and Tokyo has become pandemonium of 10 give judgment in the interest of both parties. speculators. Cries for new companies are The mortgage, he said, was a fraudulent one. loud and general, shares are flying in the It was not made by Li Fuk and he could find air, and men are mad. Men are nothing nothing to connect Ma Fu Sum, the defendant, unless they deal in shares. Everybody with fraud. Judgment in favour of the Italks of shares, nothing but shares. Soldiers plaintiff was passed,
buy shares by pawning their orders and M.P.'s go to 'Change, absenting themselves from the House. Suzuki has made so many millions, and Fukuzawa nas gained so much. The report is spread far and wide, and magnified as it is circulated. The minds of the country folk are moved and disturbed, and they imagina that fortune can be made by gambling in shares. With mosey earned by the sweat of It is reported that the examination by the their brow or obtained by disposing of estates handed down to them from their forefathers the people from the rural districts congregate in Tokyo, where they are at the mercy of the professional speculators,
THE TRAFFIC in japanese WOMEN.
Alleged COMPLICITY OF FOREIGNERS.
Class 4-3 pots of Palmas-Prizes presented by Mr. Chau Siu Ki-ist prize $3 Miss Wal- face, and prize S2 Mr. Ho Kom Tong,
Class 5-4 pots of Roses-Prizes presented by Mr. Chau Siu Kl-1st prize 53 Sir Papl Chater, and prize S2 Mrs. Brewin,
Class 6 pats of Freesia 1st prize 53 Mr Ho Tung, and prize Sa Mrs, BrewiE.
Class 7-4 pots of Geraniums-1st price $3 Mr. Ho Kom Tong, 2nd prize $2 Mr. Hawell- Class 9-4 pots of Dablies-Prizes present ed by Mr. Ho Kom Tong.-1st prize $3 Sam Fong Garden, and prize $a Mr. Dorabjee.
Class 10-4 pots of Carnations and/or Picotees Prizes presented by Mr. Ho Kom Tong prize 33 Mr. Ho Kom Tong.
Class 114 pots of Dianthus, other varieties, of Representatives are hood-winking their the number of nined lives is taken into con excluding Carnations and Picotee.Prizes pre constituents for their selfish purposes. Despite sideration.
It is stated in a Nagasaki message to sented by Mr. Ho Kom Tong,-1st prize 53. the favourable reports circulated by journalists Mr. Ho Tang, and prize $2 Mr. Ho Kom Tong. who have been bribed, there is no doubt that Japanese papers that Tada bas asserted that in Class 12-4 pols of Pansies.-Prizes pre- many of the new companies are fraudulent order to evade police inquiries the girls were Banted by Mr. Ho Kom Tong1st prize $3 concerns. It is really deplorable that many of generally concealed at the residences of Mr. Ho Kom Tong, and prize Sa Mr. Ho Tung. the country folk, pot knowing this, are running certain foreigners, who wore closely associated Class 13.4 pole of Violets-1st prize 53 Mr. after the speculators who are their worst with him in the transactions, until they could Be Tung, and pring $a Sir Paul Chater,
be put on board ship. 'enemies.
Nagasaki police of Kamekichi Tada, whose arrest has previously been recorded in these columns, on a charge of being concerned in the illegal emigration of Japanese women, has resulted in astounding disclosures being made, According to investigations made by the It is alleged, according to the Nagasaki Press, Metropolitan Police the number of such people that the prisoner has been the ringleader of a number of men engaged in the revolting trade assembling in Tokyo is said to be not less than one thousand every day,
Notwith-in that Prefecture. By their agency over one standing the optimistic view held by Dr. thousand young women and girls have been Sakatani it is indisputable, the Mainichi decoyed from their homes, bringing to the continues, that the country's economics are in men concerned the large sum of two hundred a deranged condition; members of the House thousand yen; a small amount, however, when
turned minus his coat and waistcoat and with his shirt-sleeves rolled up. On approaching defendant complainant shouted: "You've been in my room. I've lost some money," "ou accuse me of stealing your money?" "defendant replied. Then complainant's attitude "became threatening and accused struck him.
Witnesses were examined, and his Worship dismissed the case.
CHINESE GUN-BOATS AT KOB E.
DEPARTURE OF THE "CHU-TAL
The first of six sister ships being built for the Imperial Chinese Navy by the Kawasaki Dockyard Company-the Chudai-left Kobe on Sunday morning: for Woosung, reports the Japan Chronicle of Feb. 19. The Chu- tot was launched on May 29th 'last, and some days ago-having already passed her scam trials-her guns were tested, and the ship was formally transferred from the builders' hands to the Chinese Government. On Sunday morning a number of guests were invited by the Kawasaki Dockyard Company to inspect the vessel before her departure, and to inke part in the customary proceedings attending ike commencement of a maiden voyage..
The Chu-lui, and two of her sister-ships (which are laying in the harbour almost com picted) were gaily dressed on Sunday morning. the Chinese Dragon Ensign being conspica. ously displayed. The new gun-boat, as a close inspection showed, is fitted in the very latest style. She is 200 It. long, 29 ft, wide, has a displacement of 740 tons, and a draught of 8ft being specially designed for service on the Yangtse. She has two tubular boilers, placed end, on, and triple-expansion engines of 1,200 horsepower, and with only one boiler in use can make over ten koots as hour with ease.
|
The profit and loss account, including the sum of $10,057.99 brought forward from 30th June, 1906, shows a credit balance of $67,371.53, which, the directors recommend should be apportioned as follows:-
To pay a dividend of ta per cent,
for the half-year
To transfer to repairs and renewals
Account ARSITE
To carry forward to gew account...
DIRECTORS.
$60,000.00 7,000.00 371.53
$67.371.53
63
BÜA REPAIRS AND RENEWALS ACCOUNTAN For the six months ending gist Dec, 1966.
To payment on account of repairs §.
"and" renewals during 'the half- year ending sist Dec, 1906....... Balance.....
»
Cr.
By Balance from last account
$19,075.1
THE JAPAN SUGAR-TAX RE- IMBURSEMEN? LAW,
QUESTIONS IN THE DIET. The views of the Government delegate on the above-named measure, given during the proceedings of the Committee which "is" discussing the Bill in the House of Represent atives, will be read with interest. The delegate stated in effect that the measure is merely a temporary one, to bridge over the period of five years between the coming fiscal year and 1911, when the existing Conventional Customs. Tariffs, expire. The proposed measures for reimbursement are considered to be the most. effective for harmonising the interests of sugar refiners and raw sugar producers in Japan. In the Bill the amount of reimbursement on sugar under No. 18 Dutch standard is reduced by zo son on the existing rate, and on sugar under No. 15 by. sen. If the re-imbursement of
Dr. J. W. Noble retires by rotation, but offers the tax was entirely discontinued, the angar- himself for re-election,
AUDIT.
refining industry in Japan would be killed, Under the present state of the sugar industry in this country, a 5 per cent, ad valorem duty on imported raw sugar was consider-
The accounts have been audited by Messrs. H. U. Jeffries and A. R. Lowe, C.A., who offered sufficient, and the reimbursements of themselves for re-election.
J. W. NOBLE, Chairman. Hongkong, 20th February, 1907,
BALANCE SHEET, 31ST DECEMBER, 1996.
Liabilities.
Capital-
12,000 Shares at $50 each (fully
paid up)..................
1,000 Mortgage debentures (6%) .....$500,000,00 Less 163 ditto held by
the Company... 81,500,00
Reserve Fund Sundry creditors Unclaimed dividends. Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation (Current ajt.) ... 181,060.95 Repairs and renewals, balance as
(30 sen and 30 sen respectively were equivalent to 5 per cent, of the value of imported raw sugars of the qualities mentioned. The amount of reimbursement was reduced by, the suma referred to, and to that extent the sugar pro ducing industry in Formosa and Okinawa (Lucau) would be benefitted by the now mea sure, as the sugar refiner would have to pay for imported raw sugar 20 or 30 sen more than. for the products of Formosa and Okinawa.
The total output of refined sugar in Japan in the year 1905 wan. 154,000,000 kip, including 24,600,000 kin on the mainland; 45,600,000 kin on various islands, and 83,800,000 kin in, Formosa. The authorities of the Formosan *** 418,500.00 || Government and of the Department of Agri- *................................ 648,975,78 | culture and Commerce hoped to increase the 59,098.30 annual output of refined sugar to 500,000,000 985.00 kin. The import of raw sugar during last year totalled about 100,000,000 kin. It was the desire of the Goverment to develop the sugar refining industry in Japan at least to 3,399.18 | such an extent as to enable it to cope success.
fully with foreign sugar admitted with only 67,371.53 per cent. duty. The "industry must not be allowed to remain until 1911 in such a primi- | tive state that it has to be sold at a 'figure necessitating a duty of 40 per cent, on the foreign product in order to equalise the price. The term of the Conventional Tariffs on suger with Great Britain and Germany expires in 1911, and therefore the term of the present Bill .expires on July 16th, 1911.
per statement............................. .................. Profit & Loss account, balance as
per statement..........
Asseis.
$1,980,381.74
Value of Marine Lot No. 5 and Remaining Portion of Marine Lot No. 3 and Remaining Portion of Marine Lot No.7... $1,065,380.00 Praya Reclamation (Marine Lot
No. 288).........240,140.00 Building thereon, "Hotel Man.
sions,...... Cost of three Chinese houses ar
Section B, C and D of Inland Lot No. 80.tar Cost of Kowloon Farm Lot No. 3,
Section A
Furatire and Fixtures,
as per last account...$88,:54.05 Less written off, as
per last report.... 8,154.05
80,000.00 98.87
Since added.....
Installation of electric light, as per last... account............ 26,0 10.00 Less written off, as per
last report..................
2,000.00
Stock of linen, crockery and glass-
ware, &o.............. Stack of wine, provisions, house.
hold sundries and stationery. As per inventories......... Shares in public companies...... Licenses attaching to half year to
30th June, 1907 ......... Value of steam latach............ Sundry debtors.................... longkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (Unclaimed...... Dividend Account)........... Cash in hand
375,752.68
+
At the proceedings of the committee on the Bill on Friday, Mr. Mitsul stated that when a Customs duty of 82.7 sen ou refined sugar was deducted from the re-imbursement of Ya.ag, and a balance was repaid, it would amount to admitting raw sugar" duty-free, which would 31,000,00 enable sugar refined in Japan to successfully compete with foreign sugar. The sugar-refin. 30,926.going business in Japan was a very lucrative one, paying a dividend at the rate of 37 per cent per annum, and the home industry might be able to successfully compete with the foreign product by sacrificing this large profit in purt, even without receiving any bounty,
as
Mr. Wada, Vice Minister for Agriculture and Commerce, stated that the Japanese sugar. 80,908.87 refineries would be placed on the same footing the foreign industry by the measures suggested by Mr. Mitsu), but a more decisive course would have to be taken for checking the import of sugar, The Vice-Minister was inclined to disagree with Mr. Mitsui le regard 24,co3.0 to the profits of sugar-refineries. The Vice
Minister pointed out that the large profit made 40.702.46 was chiefly due to large imports of sugar in anticipation of the operation of the new Cus- toms Tariff as it was repeatedly amended; the 28,385.64 profit was not made by the actual working of 5.796.31 the companies. It would be quite impossible
to make such huge profits in the future.
Mr. Mitsui further inquired which policy 7,593-34 5,000.00 the Government considered preferable for this 40,648,04 country under the present state of industries- to protect the industry of sugar-refining, which was of an industriál nature, or the industry of 985.00 producing raw sugar of an agricultural nature. 167.50 The Vice-Minister replied that energy must be
exercised to develop both industries alike.......... $1,980, 81.74
Mr. Nanjo asked why it was necessary to maintain the legislation for developing the sugar industry in Japan, Did the Govern ment deem it necessary to retain the legislation 1905; even for protecting the sugar-producing indus
try in FormoKA?
Her armament consists of two 12-centimetre guns, one forward and one alt,, two 12-pounders, and two Maxims, all of which were made in Japan, while the two Nordenfeldts were sent out from England. The conning-tower is protected by 1-in. armour-plate, and con tains the usual steering gear and signalling connections with various parts of the ship. A large search-light of latest naval pattern is fixed to the foremast, while on the bridge are electric signals and speaking-tubes.communi- cating with the captain's cabin, engine room, For the Six Months ending 31st December, etc. The chart-room is filled in approved style, and contains the two ship's chronometer and other instruments. The crew's quarters have accommodation for ninety mea, and a double- berthed sick bay is attached, fitted and furnish- ed with every convenience and necessary,
The captain's cabin is a very handsome and roomy apartment, tastefully carpetted and up- haistered, the wainscoting being of solid maho gany. The seven officers' cabins åre also fitted in mahogany, while the officers' mess. room is built of mahogany, pitch pine, and tak, all beautifully polished. The captain's cabin and the mess-room each contains a large oil-stove of latest pattern, though steam-pipes are also carried all through the after-part of the ship for heating purposes. The pantries, galleys, lavatory and sanitary arrangements appear to be all that could be desired, while the ship is lit throughout by electricity.
After an inspection of the vessel, the guests assembled on the after-deck, where refresh- meats of various kinds were laid out on tables, with the 12 centimetre gun as a substantial and impressive centre-piece. Among those present were Taotai Li Yu, Taotai Wong Tat Fu, Com mander II. W. ea, Imperial Chinese Navy, Mr. Chang Fu, Chinese Consal at Kobe, Mr. Wong Sewin, interpreter at the Chinese Con- sulate, Mr. Li Yin-shi, Mr. Ho-yune, Mr. Mid- zuno, Japanese Consul at Hankow, and Mr. K. Matsukata, representing the Kawasaki Dockyard Company. There were also a number of students from the Chinese School in Kebeon
board, accompanied by their teachers. Several speechies were made by the Chinese officials, and complimentary toasts to the Chu-tat and the Kawasaki Dockyard were enthusiastically honoured, Rizetti's band playing the Chinese national anthem and other music.
The preparations for the departure of the Chu-tal being now completed, the visitors were rans-shipped to the Kawasaki Company's launch Aftrume Muru, The gunboal, was then taken in tow by ons of the dockyard tugs and lakep out to Wada Point, accompanied by the Mirume-Maru. The bawser from the tug boat was then let go, and the officers of the Chu-Tat having exchanged farewell. signals with those on board the launch, the gun-boat started amid loud Bassats on her maiden trip to the Yangite.
On Thursday next the fourth of the six sister-ships, the Chuckien, will be launched from Kawasaki Dockyard at wogn;
To
20
기
12
*
11
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT..
Dr.
Bad debts and refonds............$ Crown rent
Ralestrezané.
Fire insurance.......... Debenture
int, on
$500,000 at 3% 15,000.00 Less returned on de-
bentures held by the
Company.......ircase
Interest account.
2,666,90
Directors and auditors' fees...... Balance, to be appropriated ax "follows:-
To pay a dividend of
10% $ 65,000.00
Transfer to se
到
pairs and renewals
account ..
Carry forward to
new account
Cr.
7,000.00
371.58
Tre Vice-Minister stated that the output of 624 34
raw sugar in Formosa was at present inade- 500.44 guste to supply the demand for raw sugar in 2,982.20 Japan.
3.229.49
Mr. Watanabe asked for the estimated output of raw sugar in Formosa in 1911. Mr. Iwai, Director of the Formosan Civil Administration, after dwelling upon the condition of the sugar-producing industry, in Formsa al some length, stated that the pro- 12,323.10ducing c-pacity of valious companies in the 5.871.97 island was expected to develop in the near 3,207.00 felüre until the output of sugar amounted in value to V300,00,000. The official added that the committee could easily imagine the effect. of the Hill, when passed, on the sugar industry in Formosa. After some further questions had been put and answered, the meeting rose.
The Yokohama Chamber of Commerce has aldressed a memonal to the Premier and the Ministers for Finance and Agriculture and Commerce, urging that the continuation of the 67,371.53 existing sugar-x reimbursement law, waS necessary for the developing of the sugar- $ 96,122.07 refining industry. The leading sugar mer chants of Yokobama have also, addressed petitions to the two Houses. of the Dist to a similar effect.-Japan Chronicle.
..$80,212,04
By Balance from 30th June,
1906........... Less Dividend at
10%.......$65,000.00 Less Transferred to furniture and fixtures account 8,364.05
from value Less Written off electric installa
By
#
of
-$70,154,04
Rents of shops and offices, old building. $7,895.co Rents of shops and
offices, new building ... 2,902.50 Rents of Hotel Mansions 21,000.00
Dividends on shares. In public.
companies
.. Scrip and transfer fees..... ...noin Bad debts recovered............................. Profit ou Hotel working account for the six months ending 31M December, 1990 ..................
$10,057.99
CHINA FAMINE.
AMERICAN AID DECLINED.
The S. C. D. Journal saya :—Da Ção recom mendation of T. E. Sheng Kung-pao and Lu Hai-huan, of Shanghai, the offer of the U.S. Government and people to despatch shiploade of four and other foodstuff to China for the relief of the famine-stricken people in the dis-- tricts of Hrchow, Husian and Usichow has been politely refused by the Poking Gover mont, on the ground that the Chinese Authori ties in Klangra find no difficulty la purchasing cereals and beans from the neighbouring pro- vinces for relief purposes, if funds permit, that is as much as to say, the Peking Authorities shall ̧. be more than glad to receive monetary cons tributions from the U. S. Government and peo pla instead of shiploads of foodstuffs, with a 11.40 view to saving trouble and expessarto
The Chinese Minister to Washingtoni has been instructed to formally communicate this idea to the U. 3. Secretary of State, and thank President Roosevelt for this charitable morse ment for the poor famius sudararaj
31,797.50
284.00 12,00
53,459.18
122,07