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HONGKONG TELKORAPH".
SERVICE
STORAN IN PERING.
'CROPS. DAMAGED.
[By courtesy of the "Sheung Fo.")
Peking, 2nd July.
On the night of the rat iust, a heavy storm raged in Peking.
Great injury has been done to the trees and crops.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAP FRIDAY JULY 3, 1908.
OPIUM RUNNINGA
"ZAFIRO'S" STOREKEEPER FINED.
Chung Sing, the storekeeper of the Manita steamer Zajtro, was convicted in the Police Court, this afternoon, by Mr. J. H. Kemp, on a charge of belog in anlawfui possession of two tims of prepared 'ngium which, it was alleged," accused attempted to smuggle into Manila.
The facts of the case at they were told to the magistrate were to the affect that a'the 1st June, while the Zafira was. Manila the ship for opium. He found pone at the bound, the captain máda a shorough search of
time. Soon after, the search had been con. clused the captain went to the store-roam with the boatswaie and had the place locked. Is the afternoon the accused was seen making in the direction of the store room. Having ble sus- picious aroused, and believing also that accused badduplicata keys, the captain followed him, and on arriving on the spot found the store-room "[By 'tourtery of the “Sheung_Po."],"
door open. Accused was found inside the room. An immediate search followed, with the result Paking, 2nd July?
that two lias of the drug were discovered. One The Waiwupu has drawn up a Commercial in weighed thirty-three pounds and the Treaty between China and Sweden.
other thirtean and a halí pounds, Accused An Imperial rdict hay been issued directing denied taking the opium on board. The drug H. E. Yuxa Fong, vice-president of the Minis-be stated, was brought aboard by a man whom
CHINA AND SWEDEN,
COMMERCIAL TREATED SIGNED,
1
try of Foreign Affairs, to sign the Treaty.
PARLIAMANT FOR CHINA..
OPENING DATE: -
[By courtesy of the "Shong Po♫].
Peking, zod July,
A memorial has been presented to their Majesties the Emperor and Empress Dowager *by the Grand Councillors on the subject of the proposed date for the opening of a parliament for Chioa.
It is proposed to defer action until the tenth month of this year when, on the occasion of the anniversary of the birth of the Empress Dowager, the date will be universally pro- _claimed
[Router's.
The Suffragist Demonstration. LONDON, 1st July, Mr. Asquith refusing to receive a deputa tion of suffragists, a procession to Westrain ster was formed, resulting in riotous scenes being enacted.
he did not know,
His Worship found accused guilty of the charge and imposed a penalty of $500, with the option of three months' imprisonment, Mr. F. B. Deacon; of Messrs. Deacoò, Looker and Deacon was for the prosecution.
THE FARN TRADE.
MARKED IMPROVEMENT IN JAPÁN
The Japan Chronicle, of 23rd ult, says:— The cotton yaro matkat shows a marked im- provement. This is attributed to the decreased stock in the hands of deators, owing to the diminished output as a result of the ra Auction of working hours in the spinning mills, Although the export of yaro still con- inues depressed, the home demand shows a tendency towards increase. Spióners are standing firm at their quotations, and dealers, owing to the diminished output as a result of the reduction of working hours in the spin. ning miths. Although the export of yar still continues depressed, the home demand shows a tendency towards increass. Spin+ hers are standing firm at their quotations, and dealers are only accepting for pressing requirements, as the demand continues to ex- ceed the supply. The quotation for Kanegafuchi 7410-20's--is now Y 120 or Y+21.50, nn advance of Y3 to Y4 se compared with the beginning of the month. It is calculated that at the pre- vailing rate the company may make a profit of perhaps Yo per bale. It is premature to predict better results in the working of spins" ning mills for the next half year; indeed, it is still doubtful whether the present condition will be maintained July is as a rule the dul- last season in the yarn trade. If the present; Ottawa wires that Mr. Mackenzie King's activity is maintained during next month, a report on the Chinese claims for compensa-substantial improvement in the market may be tion in Vancouver; refers to the huge profits | recorded. .*.... of two opium manufacturers among the claim- ants, and suggests legislation for the sup. pression of the opium trade in Canade,
The huge crowd made ugly rashes at the police, who, however, had an enormous force in attendance, and were able to cope with the demonstrators.
Twenty-nine women were arrested.. Mr. Asquith's windows in Downing Street were broken.
Canada.
Britain's Revenue.
The British revenue for the quarter shows à decrease of 2,337,388 pounds sterling.
'Later.
|
Closing quotations on the Osaka Yain ́Ex- change on Saturday, compared with those of Friday, show a further :-
June delive y July
June 20 June 19. Y110.45 Y109,30 111.35 · 11025 Au, ust"
111.95 [11.05 The result of investigations made by the Japan Cotton Spinners' Association shown that the import of Bombay cotton during the half- year ending this month amounts to 245,too bales, a decrease of no less than 200,0,6 bales in com-.
Sir Robert Hart Honoured. The freedom of the City of Belfast has been conferred on Sir Robert Hart in recogni-parison with the corresponding period of last tion of his distinguished career in China. "
New Doctors of Divinity.. The degree of Doctor of Divinity has been conferred on the Bishop of Shanghai and
Toklo.
Persia.
On arrival of the Shah's reinforcements at Tabriz 'the situation in the town became ag `gravated, and the revolutionaries, aided by
year. The amount of rebate on freight accord- ed the Cotton Spinners' Association by the Nippon Yusen Kaisha is said to have decreased by 1 1/4 rupees per 100 and the total rebate for the perind is estimated at about Y1.13 pat bale.
THE POSITION OF SILVER...
EXPORT TRADE WITH ASIA,
London, Jude 3 Under date the and fastapt the Ottaw
the mob, oppored the entrance of the troops.correspondent of the Timex wiren jur
CHINA AND OPIUM.
THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE,
London, June 1. Dr. Morrison wires to the Times from Peki fag under yesterday's date as follows:-
The failure at Washington to secure any measure of currency legislation which promises permanent relief, or oven security, makes matter for disappointed comment here. The bope is expressed that the British Parliament may appoint a select committee to report on the complicated question of exchanges.
Canada-and, indeed, the entire Pacific li The Chinese delegates to the loternational toral-is counting on a growing export trade. conference on this abolition of optim, which is † 10 the Orient, but the great fall lo silver during" 'the result of Americas initiative and which ments at Shanghai next January, are practical, English-speaking men, one of them being an ex- Consul General at Singapore, and one a railway | director well qualified to undertake preparatory work. It is expected that the Chinese Govern. ment, will hereafter. be repressated by an official of high rank proportionate to the im 'portance of this'national question,
** Missionary doctor continue to report a'large increase in the sale of anti-opium remedies which, containing morphía, produce results worse than opium-"moking.
It is evidently desirable, without waiting for the conference, that effective measures should be taken by the Chinese Government to pre- vent the illicit importation and sale of morphis, and expecially in it desiraale that Japan, follow- ing the example of other nations, should prohibit the export of morphia to China.
the past year ban inevitably reduced to a mini- mum the possibility of profitable export. To purchase the gold money with which she must pay for Canadian wheat, lumber, or rails, Chion must now pay some 30 per cent. more of her dollars or taels than was necessary a year ago. ja fct, with silver as an ounce, the fall lo the Asiatic exchange has largely closed the "markets of Asia against imports from America
and from Europa equally.
TRR SHANGHAI DOCK AND
ENGINEERING GO, LD..
'ANNUAL REPORT}{\E"!
| Stock, accounts, value of materininë
*asp on hand an
318,356.40
Sundry dablors, account to course
of collection, BIG Value of completed portion of The directors submit herewith their report
Muußnished work on hand, less
ostalmente received on account” 24,156.47° with statement of accounts made up to April 30th fast,
pet Suspense account, (Including Th The net profita fur the year ended on 30th:00:12,093.45 secured by a "pro- April, 1998, including the amount brought for: "ward from last year, and after paying all charger and allowing for all known liabilities, amount to Tla, 309,742.98.
After deducing the interim dividend of per cent on 55,200 sharov paid-in January this year," distribution the sum of Tis 171,742.98. This which absorbed Tir, 138,000, there remains for
amount the directors recommend to be dealt with as follows, viz. ;-
A final dividend of Tin, 2.50 per
share.................... Amount to be carried to new ac•
* count .............
missory noto dated September
Investments and deposits 17,600.41
7.1905) do 14,586:5
Hongkong and Shangbai -
Banking Corporation fixed deposits.........300,000,00 Telegram deposit
Cash.
To-day's Advertisements.
HONGKONG HOTEL
YETU
SATURDAY, 4b. July, 1908,-
DINNER.
HORS D'EUVRES,AN
Sardine on Toast.
Egge en Aspic.
Macessar Fish.
BOUP,
175.00
Consomme Royale.
37,865.41
FISK.
„104.66".
Th
138,000.00
33.742.98
On current account. With
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Tis. 175,742 98
and articles of association, two of the 'directors, In accordance with 98 of the memorandum
Mesir. A. M. Marshall and C. Michelau, retire, but, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election,
The accounts have been audited by Messrs. J. E. Bingham and F. N. Matthews, who retire, but, being eligible; offer themselves for re- election:
Tis.
PROVIT AND 1085 ACCOUNT. Dr. 1908, January 21st. To z1% interim dividend on 55,201
shares".................. 138,000,00
19:8. April 30th, To Depreciation on buildings on
leased promisa4...............................
To Property destroyed, lost or re
duced in value anasuneina To Allowance for bad and'doubtful
debts
To Directors', auditors' and Hong-
kong agency fees To Balance
...
Tacls
•Or..
May 1st, 1907. By Balance carried forward 1958,
April 30th........... By Transfer fees collected during
By Interest received and estimated accrued on investments." de. posits and currept account with Bank, less interest on cash deposits with Company
By Transfer from working account
2,003,00
In hand......
יד
Corporation... 84,137,90
84.242.56
TIL 6,767,756.22
Shanghai, June 16, 1908.
JAS. H. OSBORNE, Secretary,
JOHN PRENTICE, DAVID LANDALE, C. MICHELAU, R. 5. F. MCBAIN;
·H, A, J. MacrAY, A. M. MARSHALL, JAMES JOHNSTON,
Directors.
FRANCH AND CHINA.
FRENCH DEFENCE of the demands.
The Osaka Jiji has received the following London cable, dated June 22:~France has been careful to prevent Indo-China from.being
made use of by the revolutionaries in South 3,798.16 China This is shown by the fact that over seven hundred of the revolutionaries who have 1,150.74 entered that region have already bess takes into custody by the French authorities. The 8,400.00 French Government had consequently expect. 171,742 98ed that China would evince some gratitude for 325,131.88
its attitude, bút, on the contrary, the Chinese lecal authorities have sent allegations against Tin the French to the Central Government for the
"purposs-of-covering their own incompeteɛcato" deal with the insurrection, and are hindering the construction of the Yunnan railway: At the same time, the Chinese Government continually delays the solution of questioun rev. lating to Freach privileges, and Chinese troops have made various raids into French territory, Such being the circumstances, the French Government declares that its demands on
10.459.95
173.03
16,585.23 :97,913.68
China in regard to the incidents on the Yun. bag
frontier are justified by the unexpectedly Taele..... 375,231,88 | uniexsonable attitude of the Chiness.
The Peking correspondent of the Mainichi has sent the following telegrams, both dated June 221-**
'DALANCE SHEET.
Liabilitin.
Capital account.
Registered capital a 5,700 shares Ti,
Tls. 100...5,570,000.00. Subscribed capital- 55.138 shares issued at Ti. Yoo fully paid up...................................5,513,800,00 62 shares at Ts, 100 due, members of the late 5. C. Faraham. Boyd & Co, Ltd, to be issuet oa applica. tion......
55.290 shares...... Reserve fund.
6,200.co
5,520,000.00
(Taken over from the late 5. C.
Faraham, Boyd & Co, Ld.),000,000.00 Unpaid dividends.
(Taken over from the late
S. C. Farabam, Boyd & Tis
The Shanghai Dock and
Engineering Co., Ld....18,445.50
Sundry creditors.
Tis Local Bills, etc. ....... -37,268,17 Employees' Deposit ac-
count.me - u. 3,706,22 Directors', auditors' and
Hongkong Agency feri 8,402.00 ·
Suspense account........ Profit and less account, Balance at credit of this
Accoun
Assels
+
The Chinese contention against the French
Intimations.
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TOMORROW (SATURDAY), July 4th being the AMERICAN NATIONAL HOLIDAY, the CONSULATE GENERAL
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of the United States will be CLOSED
Consul General.
AMOS P. WILDER,
Hongkong, 3rd July, 1908.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
(634
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FOR VLADIVOSTOCK,
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"ORANGE BRINCH,”
(638
Captain MacClellan, will be despatched for the above port on or about the 15th July, 1908, For Freight and further particulary, apply to
DODWELL & CO., LTD.,
Agents.
Hongkong, 3rd July, 1908,
[635
· DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, 'LIMITED.
demands in connection with the Yunsan in-THE 'cident is to the following affect:-The South Chios revolutionaries made the strangement for the insurrection in French territory. The French Governor-General of Annam, over. looked their conduct, alikough he may not have given them assistance, and the revola. tloparies were conveyed to Yuasan by the French railway, it is consequently most im proper for France to demand the recall of the Viceroy of Vännen, and it is unreasonable 10 demand compensation for the murder of French soldiers by Chinese while the Chinese FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW. Investigation as to whether the culprits were troops or revolutionaries is still in progress. The French Government is also guilty of a breach of international propriety in taking this opportusity to try to obtain a concession for the extension of the Chengt Railway to Sian, which has nothing to do with the present affair. Chipa is entitled to ank France to dismiss the Governor-General of Annam.
Later.
It is Credibly reported that in addition to its five demands, the French Government nakedfor 23,689.50 privileges in regard to the working of savcomiats. in Yunnas. A concession relating to there was obtained by an Anglo-French syndicate some years ago, with a proviso that the syndicate should return the concessionto Chloa ifit did not commence to work the mines within three years; As the Syndicate failed to begin work within 49,364-39 the stipulated period, "the Chinese authorities 2,950.35 have been endeavouring.to get back the con
cession. It is to this affair that the French re- quest relates, and it is therefore believed that 17.742.98 Great Britain is concerned in it. China in ex trenely-indignant-si-tho-French demand. The Ts. 6.757.755.22 Peking Government considers that it is entitled
PROPERTY ACCOUNT.
Land:
7 LA "Old" Dock, as per titfé -
20 2.8
deedi "Cosmopolitan * Dicki
as per title deeds 161 3 4 1 "International," Dock;
as per title deeds ... 13767 3 "Tuckadoo Dock, as
per titto dead........ 35 6 9. "New" Dock, as per
title deeds. 48643 Poctung engine works,
as per title deeds
54 38
-448 8 5.9
Valoo Tiko
Total
It is known hers that Mr. Boot, the United Staton Secretary of State, bas circularised the American Consular officers, inquiring, for the purpose of the currency commission appointed at Washington, whether during the last ten years silver prices in Aria have fallen. In this case the rapid riss of gold prices in this Continent, and eltowbore must, it is contend- cd, have involved exchange conditions very disastrous to industries here and to all workers in gold standard countries, and "It is reponed ha', as a result of Admiral Asia. The position of the Exstery exchange Docks,
must stimulate valaitly the competition of Salto's recent visit to the scene of the disaster is attracting on flute interest, and may, it is to the training abip Mafushims, it has been suggested, possibly be connected with the Harbour moorings decided not to reflost that vessel. It appears financial troubles of our neighbours last year, Buildings that owing to the distance of the focality the At any rate, people here believe that if gold work Wor Lbe extremely costly even if it could prices continue to rise mod silyar pricel
accomplished, and, as the skip to fall, the development of the 33 green whea
banditure Solds will be arrasted, and Asia, Jasted of
⠀walls.
TIL
1.239.419.03
TH
THE Company's Steamship
"HAITAN," Captain Roach; will be despatched for the above Porte, on TUESDAY, the 7th July, at
2 o'clock P.M.
to Foochow will be made during the Months A_Reduction of zo, on First Class Fares
of July, August and September.
For Freight or Paisage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
General Managers, Hongkong, 3rd July, 1908,
[637
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'BIGNALLING · CLASS,
The examination for the above class will be. held on Tuesday, 7th July, 19:8.
RECRUITS.
Parade. At headquarters at 5.30 pm. on
'Friday, 10th July, 1992, for 15; pdz.. Q.F. gun.
drill, Sergt. Basford, M.G.A, will allend.
“TAIKOO-DETACHMENT: Parade.At Taikoo at 5.30 p.m. on Thom
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to ask the French Government to dismiss the day, 9th July, 1908, for, qua drill, Sergt. Governor-General of Annan Aed pay com. - Basford, 1.0.3, will attend." pensation for the losses sustained by China through the use of the French railway by the Mr. J. R. Suíter joined the Corps on the 25th revolutionaries. About half of the Powers are June, 1909, assigned Corps No, 7,"32 and post- in sympathy with China. It is consequently ed to No. 1 Company. considered that the French Government will
have to make some concession, Kobe Herald.
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Mr. J. M. Mooney joined the Corps of the INDIAN CURRIES.
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Mr. B. L. Packer joined the Corps on the záth June, 1908, assigned Corps No. 1,934 and | posted to Nos Company,
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Mr. F. H. H. Brevens joined the Corps on the No extra charge for giving away fresh
zóth June, 1958, assigned Corps No. 1,oys and posted to No. 1 Company,'e
The G. N. 5. S♫ Minnesota,” Capt.. Austin, arrived this morning from Seattle, reports, the Mr. A. Comar joined the Corps on the 36th Japan Gareife of 16th ult. She left Seattle at | June, 1908, assigned Corps No. 1,036 and post- 1140 p.m. on the sed-inst, arriving bere ated to the Engineer Company,
12.34 8.m, on the 16th, the mean time of pass Mr. L. G. Cordeiro joined the Corps on the aga being shús 13 days, 18 hours, 15 minutes, 26th June, 1908, assigned Carps No. 1,937 and She reported fios weather and smooth sea the posted to the Engineer Company? 139,906.37 satire trip. Os. June 14th in Lat. 39 5 NM W. Leighton joined the Corps on the 23.355.7; and Long, 145 15′ E. she spoke the American 29th Jane, 79cs, assigned Corps No. 1,038 and
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