Intimation.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEDNESDAY APRIL
crossing time spent in watching sports for games-in word, the subordination of the "more"serious" "daties
olity are
and amifiements of the hablis which cannot exist side side with thrift, self-restraint, and self-improvement in the judgment of these witnesses these habits
pauperism and distress: A reform in thes
A. S. WATSON & CO., are largely responsible for much of modern
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CHEMISTS
of a trading" tink, was Court," this morning, at
THE GO
La KUN, tha charged in the the instance. being in possession of a revolver without a per mit (2) with failing to anchor in the Dan garous Goods Anchorage when having a cargo of dynamite on board The charges were
denied, and the case was adjourned.
respects is required. May it not be fairly urged Mr. Amor P. Wilder, U.S. Consul-General, that to be eff set ve and rapid the lead and exwill be entertained to dinner by the leading ample should be given from above?
compradores and members of the Chinese "Bat over mad above these we must notice commercial community at the Chinese Club two other causes, which exercise a subtle but to night. Among the speakers we understand important:fufiusace-we mean irregularity of demand and the confusion which exists in the Chu-pak, Sit Tak-fan, Ho Fook, Contul will be the following gentlemen-Messrs. Lau minds of many consumers between charpness General Wilder and Mr. Faller, U.S. Vice and low price
Consul General Madr BY APPOINTMENT: TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE (1) It is perhaps Utopian to imagine that men and women will ever free themselves from GOVERNOR AND HOUSEHOLD. the bondage of fashion, and indeed its power seems to be greater now than ever, "But fashion, with its incessant changes, exercises a powerful influence on production. The lace trade at Nottingham may be cited as a typical cast. The popular one or Aisuse of lace determinas to a large extent the amount of employment in Nouingkam, which is thus depandent on demand of which it can only be said with cer tainty that it is irregular
Watson's
HYGIENOL.
AND
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"(2) It was laid down by Adam Smith that BUBONIC PLAGUE is the best judge of the quality of product, and the dictum had an important bear many people, and the working classes them ing on legislation. But experience shows that selves at least as much as any other, prefer commodities, which are not durable, and which have the apparent advantage of being 1w priced. It is in the production of such com
It has been proved by repeated experiments that "WATSON'S HYGIENOL" is the most potent agent for the destruction of floss, especially rat fleas.
I has now been proved that Plague is
An Indian warder of the Victoria Gaol was arrested yesterday on a charge of attempting to smuggle food into the prison. It was alleged that the accored was in the habit of raking food and selling it to the prisoners. He ploaded not guilty to the charge. Mr. J. H. Gardiner (of Messrs-Bratton and Hett). defended. The case was remanded.. Bail was allowed in the sum of $200,
CHINES NAVAL BECORT FROVIDED.
From Our Special Representative]
Shameen 7th April. It may not be generally knows that the Gov igual hennar to day upon their arrival within error of Hongkong and party were accorded the waters of Canton to assist at the historic ceremony of the laying of the foundation stone of the station building of the Canton Kowloon Rail way (Imperial Chinese section) of which I am report was printed in our issue of the 8th giving you a full and detailed account. (This Inst,-Ed, H.E.T.] The special mark of honour shown to the head of the Executive in the
British residents on the Shameen as demonstrat British Colony in peculiarly gratifying to ing the cordial relations subsisting between the representatives of two neighbouring ports whose commercial interests are so interde pendent with each other as Cantos and Hong. kong are.
The official panty from Hongkong included His Excellency Sir Frederick Lugard, Capt. PAH. Mitchell-Taylor, &.D.C. Capt. Simson, private secretary, Hon, Mr. F. H. May, Colo Sans who was arrested, charged, and colonial secretary, add Lieut. C. W. Beckwith, NEARLY a month ago a coolie, by name Chupial Secretary, Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, assistant manded on a charge of beleg a rogue and vaga. assistant harbour master. I fearnt that the boad managed to escape from police custody. Government tender Stanley (commanded by locating the fugitive yesterday in an opium up, left Hongkong about a quarter past eleven Policeman Routledge succeeded, however, in Capt. G. Willoughby), which brought the party divan at West Point This morning, Chu San appeared before the magistrate on three
on Tuesday. When she left Blake Pier the charges, as follows:-(1) rogue and vagabond, The journey all the way up was a most delight- moon was high up and the night was bright (2) assaulting a policemia with the intention, ful one with a light pleasant breeze blowing.
188 BONGI
ELECTRIC “LIMITED,
ANNUAL REPORT
ROBBERT
'INDIAN WATCHMAN.
A remarkable story
The report of the Board of Directors to the twentieth ordinary yearly meeting of sbate.zged to have been committed holders, to be held at the Company's Offices,
In the Easters district was St. George's Building, at noon on Saturday, play, of the East: Folat Sega yesterday by the adian wafch Gentlemen-Your directors have the pleas watchman, whose duty 24th inst, is as follows sure to submit the accompanying statement of company's godowns, gave the the company's accounts for the year ending, 18th February, 1909.
that at about midnight on Tuesda the following morning a number men, whom be bad seen landing from a sampan which kad, to doubt, come from Causeway Bay The marauders then sawed their way thro the watchman, whom thay gagged and
door and, having collected about Sago worth of raw lugar, placed the sampan and departed. The watchman mar to release himself and made his way police station and told his story. De are inquiring into the matter, but the Indian's story in some respects is rather doubiful
The balance at credit of profit and loss ac- fee ($1,co) there remains a sum of $158,791,93 count is $161,72.91; after deducting directors available for appropriation, and your direc- tore recommend that this be disposed of as follows:
To pay a dividend of to percast:-- Say S.00 per share on 60,000
shares.
To pay a bonus of a per cent :--
Say to cents per share on 65,000
abares
To write off plant account for மஞ்த 132 பட்டம் preciation .......
To write off property account for
depreciation
560,000,00
000,00
66,382.15
11,043.99
To carry forward to cext account.5.195.48 To pay a bonus to staff
$158 701.92
DIRECTORS
cked
undi
DARING OUTRAGE IN KOBE
FOREIGN LADY ROBBED,
was a victim of a highway robbery on Tuesday the employ of Meism, C. Nickel & Co., Kobe, A young foreign lady, Miss M. Fleming, in
avaping, agth ult. The lady was walking up the Hill towards the Tor Hotel at about 7.30, and was just passlog" the residance of Mr. C. Lucas in Yamamoto-dar, 3-chome, when Japanese suddenly sprang on her, snatched a bag containing Y270 in cash, which she The accounts have been audited by Messrs. round her wrist. The man vanished assoddenly was carrying in her right hand, with the cord
In accordance with the articles of associa top, Messi, J. W. C. Bonner and E, G, Bar rett retire, but, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election.
AUDITORS,
conveyed to human beings by means of fleas employed. Furniture and clothing are pro possession of illicit opium. The case wasteland (Bogue Foris) at dawn proceeding Pter in place of Mr. C. W. May who is absent Miss Fleming communicated with the police
from rate which have died of this disaasa...
All risk of infection can be avoided by washing the floors, etc., or sprinkling where the fleas are likely to be with a dilute solution of "WATSON'S HYGIENOL". A tes spoonful to a pint of water, or a teacupful to
minent examples, but the list might be greatly enlarged. If consumers could be induced to
spend their money thoughtfully on articles of permanent value, and of real usa, many of the labur problems of the day would be lo a fair way towards salation,
«The proposals we make cover a large held of administration, will cor flet with many old tradi
remanded.
INSPECTOR Goutlay, who is stationed at head- quarters, prosecuted a coolie this morning in the Police Coun for larceny on board the steamer San Cheung last night. The story as told was that defendant (Au Fuh), a bag packer, went on board the Canton steamer under the
second class compartment be purloined bundle of clothing belonging to a page, who was awakened by the noise caused by letting fall the bundle, and his arrost followed Sequel:-Six weeks hard labour and six
alaction;
by telephone, and no time was lost in institut-
the river under easy steam." The cruiser Kiang from the Colony), Mosira, W. Hutton Potts Krang Kw, were awaiting the arrival of the and 1. Cox Edwards' offer themselves for seing a search for the robber, but without result. To, flagship of Admiral Li Obüs, and the distinguished visitors. Both the Chinese ves- sele were dressed in honour of the British Governor. As soon as the Stanley passed the cruisers, a salute of twenty-one guns was fired, and, allowing the Stanley, the
= thrus gallons,makar'n solution of the strength tions, and will tako tinis before they can come pretext of returning to Canton. While is the position of honos r. in the lead, the sister vessels
required for this purpose.
HYGIENOL IS A POWERFUL DISINFECTANT AND GERMICIDE ·
Price per Pint.......... ...............................50 cebli
Gallon $2,00
into really effective operation. But the evils we have bad le describe are a widespread and deep-rooted, and form so integral part of the social life of the country, that no remedies less in scope or in force would in par jodgment
be sufficient.
"But great as are the administrative changes which we propose, and costly as some of the Dow establishments may be, we feel strongly that the pauperium and distress we have de- scribed can never be successfully combated by administration and expenditure. The causes of distress are not only economic and indus. A. 8. WATSON & CO. largely moral. Government by itself, cannot trial in their origin, and character they are
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correct or remove such influences Something more is required.
HONGKONG DISPENSARY
AND
KOWLOON DISPENSARY, Hongkong, 17th March, 1909.
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MARRIAGE.
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hours' stocks.....
IT is said that the Japanese Naval Department is about to lay down at Maizaru a destroyer which will be the second largest in the world, the largest being H. B. M. ship Sufft, which has a displacement of 1,800 tons and a speed
followed in the wike of the tender till Tal-
"J.W, C, BONNAR,
Chairmas. Hongkong, 14th April, 1909.
“STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS TO FEBRUARY. 18TH 1999. Liabilities.
Aimta.
The police are redoubling their efforts, hqw« ever, and it is hoped the man will be arrested shortly..
In an interview with a Japan Chronicis ra-" presentativo yesterday Miss Fleming sald that she had just left a ladyfriend, when she noticed that she was being followed by a rough-looking man of the coolie class, This_min_uddenly cams-up-Rod-
truck ber a violent blow on the back of the
7.122.50 neck, then saiz:d her wrist and spatched the 6,793.29 bag she was carrying, disappearing down a 16,707.91 at once to the Tor Hotel and the manget -1744:59-dark narrow Ishe. Miss Flaming proceeded
$777,363,60
telephoned to the police, who were soon on the spat, but ao, trace of the thief could be found, This is the third time, Miss Fleming has been similarly attacked, and on each occasion these attacks have occurred on the last day of the month:
theck Barrier was passed. A this point Capital Admiral Li on the Kiang Te steamed 60,003 shares each Sto paid up..$630,063,00 ahead, the sister ship-Kiang K-bring Sundry creditors ing up the rear guard escorting His Ex-Dividends uoclaimed.......... cellency and patiy to the Southern capital, All the way up on either side of the river the Balance of profit and lose account...
Suspensa accous‡................ Chinese soldiers garrisoning the numerous fonts and fortresses had turned out for review. Trumpet blowing, drum beating and the usual concomitants of Chinese merry-making herald. | Plant, cost tf, as per last of 36 knots. The new Japanese destroyer willed the approach of the Sinnley. The tender have a displacement of 1,100 tons and a speed be called the Umikow (wa wind). She, will
of 35 knots, and her armament, will copales of one 4.7-in, quick-firer; eight 4 in. quick-frers and four torpedo tubes. She is to be laid down to the course of the present month, and it is expected that she will be ready for sea by the end of October.
"The co-operation, spontaneous and whote hearted, of the community at large, and especi. ally of those sections of it which are well-to-do and free from the pressure of poverty, is indis. pensable. There is evidence from many quar teri to show that the weak part of our system YESTERDAY allerDoonan naemployed seaman is not want of public spirit or benevolence, or
named Kun Hiog called on a shopkeeper at lack of funds or of social workers, onof the 150, Temple Street, Yaumati, and asked for a material out of which these can be made, Its loan of a couple of dollars. The shopkeeper, weakness ir lack of organisation, of ́method, Chu Huo, agreed to lead the seaman the and of confidence in those who administer the money later, and at the same time inquired -system--We-havo zo-framed the new-system-whether I.Kon Hing would look after.the shop- as to invite and bring into positions of authori- while be went out to settle a debt. I consent. ty ibe best talent and experience that the ed, and the stopkeeper departed. During bis locality can provide. In addition to those absence, the seaman forced open a drawer and vested with such authority we have left a place stole $50, and left. When the shopkeeper re- in the new system for all capable and willing turbed be discovered the loss and reported the social workers, "
master to the police. I was arrested an hour later. He was found guilty by Mr. J. H. Kepp in the Police Court to day, and was given two months' hard labour,
account
..$483,398.60 was boarded by Mr. H. H. Fox, scting British arrived off the shameen 2, little after fen, and Less amount provided
for depreciation. 58,308.60 Consul General in Canton, and the leading residents in the foreign concession. At the Cost of plant, vince adora
$475,000.00 conclusion of the official visits the Stanley pro- ceeded to Tal-sha-tau to attend the corner-stone
71,382.15 Ceremony. A boat from H.M.9, Moorhen con- voyed the official party to the jaity. Upon the conclusion of the ceremony the Governor and suite re-embarked on board the Stanley. which stemmed bick (b Shamson; departing from Capton waters on the retura journey to Hoogkong at 11.30 p.m.
"CANTON DAY BY DAY.
· ACCIDENT IN THE STREAM.
[From Our Own Correspondent.]
Canton, 13th April,
On Sunday morning (the xith inst.) a ferry "Great Britio. is the hoine of voluntary
beat carrylag a number of passengers on board effort, and its triumphs and succe ses constitute
bound from Hoxam for Canton when in the in themselven much of the bistory of the coun-
middle of the stream was suddenly capsized by try. But voluntary effort when attacking a
the wash from the propellom, of a passing common and ubiquitout evil must be disciplins Holi Herald of 6th inst, reports A 7.15 launch named Shui Fo. On the alarm being ed and led. We have here to learn a lesson last evening, a fire occurred at the Asabi-kwas given the boat-people in the craft nose by from foreign countries, whore charitable and theatre, Sannichimae, Osaka, in the course of a proceeded to get alongside the vessel in dis social organisations, notably in Fiance, Ger. cinematograph show. As all ibe electric lightstress and rescued all the passengers, with the many, Helgium, and Holland, work under had been put out, a terzible panic set in the exception of one. official guidance with efficacy, promptitude, and spectatore fighting fo the darkness to get out. success. Looking at the voluntary resources side. The flames spread with great rapidity and societies at our dispoint there is every 19 Kairioza thatre next door, where there repson to believe that we can yie with and as an audience of about two hundred specta- surpass any resoliu chtalled obrand.” .
tors, mifer, Again, a serious panic! took place, the people atraggling frantically to get through the doorways, while matiere were made wore by the blocking of the streets outside by great crowds. The flames continued to spread and, altogether, jhree theatres and reyen houses were destroyed. When the message was despatched ji was still uncertain if any lives were lost.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
On the 14th April, at St. Andrew's Church, Kowloor, by the Rev. G. E. Thompson, B.A., MAUD WILHELMINA, daughter, of the late William. Michel Thomson, oi Hoagkong, là TOBIAS, son of the late William Leyland THE Governor of Kwangsi province has de Hunter, of Foochow.
[341cided on a set of provisional regulations with the French authorities in Indo-Chios in regard to garrison troops on the frontiers and has sub mitted these regulations for the approval of the Waiwupu.
The Hongbong Telegraph
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14;, 1909.
A COMPANY, known as the Imperial Syndicate, has been promoted, having for its object the erection, and opening of skating rink in Shaoghal. It appears that the enterprise dates back some months and strangements are be jog completed for the opening in take place
CAUSES OF PAUPERISM.
THE EVILS OF EXTRAVAGANCE IN DRESS, The English Poor Law Commission in a re-anently date cent report make some interesting remarke on the causes of poverty
BEHAVIO in a disordaily minor et 45, *** Land of Hope and Glory is a popular and Graham Strent, yesterday afternoon, and assault patriotic lyric sung each year with rapture by log bis employer, a contractor named Pua Ping thousands of voices. The enthusiasm is partly. Ki, were she charges pietened against a ticksha broked by the beauty of the idea itself, bat colis in the Police Court, to-day. Accused more by the belief that Great Britain dons, was ficed 5; on each coual. He could not pay above other countries, merit this eulogium, and the fine, and went to geol for a fannight, that the conditions and existence here are sach As the Government is that the fulfilment of hope and the achievement tatipo in Kwangtung in, connection with the
iis informed of public agi of glory are more open to the individual than Magig Boundary question, and fears that the in other and less favoured lands people may resort to another boycott move
To certain classes of the community into whong moral and maturial condition, "U","bas been bur duly to inquire, thein, words are a on does not want any further international mockery and a falsehood. To many of them complications, possibly from their own failure and faults, there In this life but little hope, and to many more so unknown ideal
ment, 11, has andered the Viceroy in-Kwang- tung to take steps to pacify the people, for Chi-
THE OSAKA SHOSBN KAISHA.
NEGOTIATIONS WITH BANKS FOR DEBENTURE, ISSUE.
Properly, cost of land and Buildings as per
Less
last account.$123,612.10
amount provided
for depreciation... 13,612 10
$110,000.00
Ì43.99
Cost of buildings since
'added
installation-
material;
stock of Stores and coal, stock of Tools, &c, stock of Furniture, cost of, ex'par ̧·
fast account 620.00 Cost of furniture, since
added
Insurance, value of unex.
pired portions. policies · ********** Sundry debtors... Cash with agedts ...... Hongkong and Shang hai Banking Cor poration
5701
WORKING ACCOUNT, Dr.
To Agency and office Expenses,... To Rent and taxes................. To lasarrotó ...................................................................................... To Auditors' fees.
RACE PONIES SOLD.
638415 At Kennedy's Horas Repository at Caure
Way Bay this afternoon, the three well-known race ponias Seafoam," "Strathdallas", and "Kingston" ware sold by public auction by Messro, Hughes and Hough. There were a number of prospective buyers presant, and bidding was somewhat keen, The following price were realised for the racers Seafoam,? Sgco (Lieur. Leeson); StrathJallas," Srgo (Dr. J. W. Noble); "Kingalon," $55 (Mr. LI Tar Ming)
111,043.99
-45,568.24 14.395.5% 1,719.30
UNEMPLOYMENT IN JAB
"MERCHANT SERVICE.
It is not very long ago that British shipown=" ers were complaining of a “shortage of 677.00 officers for their ships and caused fefluential committees to be appolated to consider the subject. With the single, exception of that of 1,500.00 the White Star Line the various projects and 25,007.74 schemes were subsequently abandoned, 23.139.13 According to Mr Moore, the Secretary of
the Imperial Merchant Service Guild, large numbers of captains and officers are out of em 55,129.53 ployment and are experiencing the greaters difficulty in seepting positions even in the 5777,363 60 lowest grades. Many have been peccupied for
from twelve months to two years. The secre tary of the Guild has just received a letter from an officer who holds a master's certificate, id 8,oco.co thirty-one years of age, and has acted as chief 3/937.66 officer of a large steamer, This officer states 2,978.50 that, having been six months out of cup
but unable laser one. He informe mest, he is now looking for a berth as
200.00
To Bad dobi.................................................287,64 To Amount carried to profit and loss
$1
DELIBERATIVE COUNCIL), On the 12th instadt, H, E. Viceroy Chang Jen Chun, the Tartar-General Tsang Chi, the two Lientenant Tatter-Generals, the Provincial Treasurer, the Judge, the Educational Commis sioner, the Salt Comptroller and several other officials and members of the local gentry sembled at a general meeting in the old Govers nor's Yamen building to discuss matters for the purpose of selecting a suitable site on which to erect a building for the proposed Deliberative Council in Canton. The majority of those present were of the opinion to select a site close to the Eastera Parade ground, out side the East, Gate, which covers an area of over thirty mous of land. The Viceroy also considered the site thus selected was salt. By able for the purpose and H.E. on the same day Nakahashi, the president of the O. S. Kan inspection of it. When all questions are It is reported in a Tokio despatch that Mr. after the meeting personally proceeded to make still making efforts to arrange a debentare settled by the present Preparatory Deliberative issue to the amount of ¥2,000,000. He has so Council, work will at once, be proceeded with far been successful in inducing the Sumitomo, for the construction of the intended boliding, Yamaguchi, 34th, Konoike, and Naniwa Backs at Oanks to agree, to the following terms: Price of issue: Y97 per Yson rate of interest, 7 per cent,, repayment, fifteen years com mencing three years after the signing of the Mau Bishi, Dailchi 5th and tooth Banks, at contract. His negotiations with the Mitai Tokio ato, however, not, making much pro- price of Vgy. It is said to be likely that they gress, as the Banks are not satisfied with the would most the Company's wishes if the amount were lowered to Ygu--- Kode Hevald,
SHANGHAI OPIUM HOUSES
ARTERFINAS
H.. Chang fan-chon, Viceroy at Canton, has informed the Waiwops that great indignation respect
Kwang poopla that the
ARRIVAL OF DISTINGUISHED BRITONE. Among the passengers who arrived here this morning by the steamer, Kiarkan from Bong. kong wern Admiral Sie Harry H, H-wson and Siraud Lady Lucas-Tooth.
ACCOUDE
152,38.49
Mary of the Guild that he woul ladebted to know of any coasting" would be willing to sign him on as an able
$ 68, 85.49. man, This is a commentary on the seriat
state of affair which exists in the enzus
Net profit on working ...................5 167,799-45 profession. That a young and uble man pos Scrip and transfer fees ... 16.00 sessing the bighest qualifications should be Interest
470.04 compelled to seek employment in a ship's fore
castle indicates the {smanteble condition of $168,285,49-
́things in the merchant service.
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT.
To Amount available for ap
propri
161,703,92
By Amount of undivided profity as per last accoust........................ brought dows ......... Balance of working account
The Canton authorities have wired to the
DELIMITATION OF MACAO
Special Envoy E. Ko Ya Him at Shanghai, quickly as possible to open negotiations with requesting him to proceed to the South as the Portuguese Government upon the question
of the dolimitatios of Macho,
CANTON-MACÃO RAIL
MORPHINE SMUGGLINGE
THE LATEST DODGE
The Chieese chemists who uplo few, months ago 'did a considerable trade lasi
mor
9,311 43phine mad other oplum substitutes until stoppad
by the Customs people, have, its 253,58, 49 K BUw method of late, anys
They took to getting their $161,702,91 ordinary but non-lank
warded to them
This practice
but the oth
(ONE-IN PEKIKO!?
The
broken