Intimation.
Powell's
Furnishing
Department
·ALEXANDRA
BUILDINGS.
ITEMS OF
U
INTEREST
IN OUR SHOW.
ON THE
* .
ROOMS
FIRST FLOOR CARD TABLESTM· 2ft. 6in. x 2ft. Gin. from $10
AND
8ft.
3ft. from $21.
COVERED GREEN or RED BAIZE.
ENVELOPE
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1900
Intimation
TENDERS FOR REVENUE FARMS.
TENDERS are invited for the lease of Nevenus Farms in the State of North Borneo from the 1st January, ryto, as set out Choreɛader.
REVENUE FARMS IN THE STATE OF NOXTH BORNEO.
1, la making arrangements for the leasing of the Farms for the next Farm period of 1910,
THE JAPAN SUGAR R
COMPANY.
GENERAL MEETING:
Kothe two! directors, why, was the pany's MOREL:Gand to buy these: shares?. If the sha ware purchased for the company, what was the price paid for each share, how MAN AKAME Moto purchased, and that has be- At a general meeting of the Japan Sugar come of them? Redding Company, held as the gum shimo at(6) When the company's debantoren were the Nibemozebi Club, 755 shareholders were inse to the amunt of Y7,000,000, of which present or represented by proxies, holding 4,000,000 worn allósind, to the Susuki: Shoten 68,200 shares. Mr. Fojiyama, president of the the price of the Daizi Sugar-mill, it was re- company, occupied the chair. In presenting | panted by the hoard of directors, that the the report and accounts for the last balf-year, | balance of ¥3,000,000 was folly subscribed, Mr. Fojiyama said that the losses of the Dairi, We learn that re,a matter of fact the balanca
was the balance of the debantures_remalting
danhscribed disposed of? |
To Let.
TO LET.
ZODOWN] No. 9, DuddellUSTRIET,
Apply
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT & AGENCY CO. LD; angkang, 3rd June, 1909
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TO LET
Consignees.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN,
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
THE Steamship
"PRINZ-REGENT LUITFOLD,... having arrived, Consigness of Cargo are hereby. informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of down Company, Limited, Kowloon, whance delivery may be obtained.
9 and 1912, the Government reserves, to Tokyo; and Osaka milis totalled Y3,100,000 km: was not fully subscribed, in this case, how the Harbour, from about October, at the Hongkong and Kawloon Wharf and Go.
itself the right of vesting the Farms (as pro-round figures. From this sum, was deducted vided in the Proclimations concerned as the profit from the Formosso mill, amounting
per. pained in schedule apponded) in any 100, by public or private sale as may be about 500,000, leaving a net loss of roughly thought fit.
V2,650,000. This figure comprised: the losses Qubjeci in the abové rasoivation it is hereby for the two preceding periods. These accornia, notified that tonders will be received at the added the Chairman, ware made up from the Omics of the Secretary to the Governor, Sanda kan, up to 12 o'clock soon, on the 1st day of books. The accounts for the readjustment Cctober, 1959, for the purchase of the exclus-wara to be drawn up independently, ive privilages of the Farms described below
Mr. Takada Matahića, a shareholder reprà" for a period of one, two or three years com-senting the interests of the Mitsu Blabi, put nisacing on the 1st January, 1910,
the following questions in writing, copies of which were distributed among the there. holders -
2. Any person either for himself alone or for himself and others, may, either in person or by a,ent daly accredited in writing, on any date prior to the said noon of the 1st October next, submit to the said Secretary at Sandakan, te der, he may think fit for all or any of the Farms, provided such tonder is in conformity with the terms of tendering hereinafter sat out and fuifls all the conditions required of the Faimer.
(1) The company is unid to hava, advanced over Y1,000,000 at a nominal istarast to the directors on the security of the shares of the company held by them, and to evada legal penalties they have established a special Aye+ tom of dabit and credit under the name of All tenders so madu will (except at the ex- press with of the tenderers to the contrary) been (mutual deposits). This action, on the received and treated by the Government as part of the directors is a distinct violation of strictly confidential,
Article 151 of 1.0 Commercial Code, which provides that "A company cannot,acquire its own shares or take them in pledge" This question will be discussed later on. But it is necessary at the present moment to ascertain the following matters i
On receiving any such tender, Government reserves to itself the right of deciding whether It shall be considered or not,"
I: Government decides not to consider the tender, it will be returned to the tenderer
under sealed cover.
All tenders accepted for consideration by Government will be, in the first instance, ré- lained by Government for further consideration with the tenders handed in on 1st October, 1907, which will be opened at noon on thei date, after which the successful tenderer will be selected.
3. The Farms; above referred to, are BRITISH NORTH BORNEO.-Opium,
tows:-
FOLDING Spirit, Gambling and Pawarbroking, en fol CARD TABLES
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(a) in one concession for the whole State. () in one concession for any of the follow. log Districts of the State, the limits named
rivets within the limits given respectively;-
from $21.50, covered in BAIZE, pcluding the interior territory watered by the IMITATION LEATHER OR SKIN IN ALL COLORS
JOKERS
CABINETS
in dainty and Artistic designs, FITTED with COPPER and SILK PANELS, WITH KEYS TO ALL CUPBOARDS AND DRAWERS
() SANDAKAN DISTRICT-100 Territory bounded on the one side by the true right watershed of the Kinabatangas River and on the other by the trus left watershed of the Paitan river,
(ii) KUBAT DISTRICT-the Ta ritory bound. ed the one side by the tus lefc watershed ul the Patan River and on the other by the 1ue right watershed of the Pindasan River.
bounded on the one side by the true right (i) WEST COAST DISTRICT--the Territory watershed of the Pindasan River and on the ber by the northern boundary of Province Clarke.
(iv) EAST COAST DISTRICT the Territory bonded on the one side by the true right
$15, $18.50 AND $21.50 bed of the Kinabatangan River and on
LADIES' DESKS
AND
BUREAUS
in ENGLISH and
AMERICAN STYLE from $27.60 to $65,00
REVOLVING
BOOKCASES
FINISHED IN
NATURAL TEAK OR TO IMITATE ALL
WOODS
PEDESTALS IN
VARIOUS SIZES AND STYLE, READY FOR INSPECTION.
CARVED
WHATNOTS Both ordinary and
CORNER SHAPES
For
BRIC-A-BRAŬ.
ALL ARTICLES CHEERFULLY-
SHOWN
WITH NO
OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE
POWELL'S
ALEXANDRA
BUILDINGS,
and t
28, Queen's Road.
June, 100
the other by the Dutch Bundary on the Boath al. Broershock point.
(v) PROVINCE CLARKE-being the Territory between Batu-Balu and the Lawas northern. watershed.
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(2) What is the amount of the tax netw sinoding in arrears? -
Dibe:slatamant concluded with the assantion
that the shareholders Sad many other question to pat, but would siste them at some opportune time, after obtaleing answers to the questions now before the masting,
"ING'S BUILDINGS, OFFICES facing present in occupation of Messrs. Jardine, Vaibuson & Co., Idee
Arply. THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. 'MENT, & AGENCY:CO.{LD. Hongkong, 3rd June, 1909..
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TO LET.
ROOMS anitable for Offices in No. 10, ICK HOUSE STREET, in rear, of David. Sassoon & Co's premises
Apply to
.*" DAVID ŠASSOON & Co., LD, Hongkong, 13th May, 1909.
Kaya
TO LET.
--Mr. Wojiyama, the president, and Mr. Yubita, a saditor, answered the questions alternately. Regarding the 4th question, it was explained that the total amonut paid out towards the election expenses of Messrs. Isomura and- Aki- rema was 50,000, Hall of this sum was granted on a vole of the board of directors, but the remaining half was debited to the two per sous concemed, in answer to the 5th question it was explained that Yŝ00,000 was charged” to - Mr. Kexa Kluysmon, a director, as a debt. NOS 553 55 WONG-NEI-OHUNG Presumably this monny was advanced for pur." chasing the skares in the Orinatal Sugar Çam- pany. The shiresso purchased had been de posited with the company by Mr. Fatugawa adora deposited account and used as security for the tax. Lately, they had been replaced with cash by Mr. Fakagawa. – In reply to the (a) We learn that he company has taken 6th question it was explained that the former its own shares in pledge and advanced | board of directors subscribed to' the company's moaty under the name of "Azukeni.* If į dabautures so the amount of Yz00,000 with a so, how was it managed?
view,in,,ançouraging the market, but only
(b) Are the shares of other companies | V78,100.was allotted. These debentures ware taken in pledge in the same way?
pledged 10 the Fujimoto Bank as.sacuritý for.a (c) Is the date of repayment of the | loan. „By,the partial settlement of the "mutual money se advanced settled? Is as ur- | deposite," the amount of the tax outstanding rangement made that 'additional security | în qrienṛ was feduced by about V330,000. The be given in the evant of the market valun | antyara to the first, second and third queations of the shares taken in pledge declining 1 | worn, wague. \. It was" stated:" - that suitable_ The details of the contract of such a lono'] treasures 19,Arrivo at ́s settlement of the matter” "should be furnished.
were now ander investigation.
(d) What is the rate of interest charged on the money to advanced?
(6) At what rate on each share is the maary advanced} Particulars of the shares taken in pladgá should be given.. {{) Whit was the loʻal amount advanced
on the company's sad other shares? Has any portion of the money advanced been recovered? if any, state the amount. Who are the debtors ? Give their names. “
(p) If the date of recovery of the money advanced was fixed, can it be recovered on kuch dales and if on date for recovery was fixed, is the company entitled to, secover is at any time? What are the views of the. company on this question? •
(1) We learn that, a secret contract was signed in connection with the purchase of the
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4. The attention of three desirous of, tender, || Dairi Sugar mill ja addition to ibp terme, ap- || ing is drawn to the following terms
proved by the shareholders and that the secret contract bat been caried out in part. If this is true, the contract is invalid, it being signed without the authority of the shareholders, and the company is not bound to abide by it. It is necessary for the shareholders to learn the details of the matter
(a) The tenderer must state in his tender the annual sum effered for the Faim rent for the three years 1910, 1911 and 1911s a different sum may be offered for the first, second and thard years, respectively. The tenderar must also clearly state the proportion of the amount Rent to be allotted to each separate Farm.
(b) The Government does not bind itself to
the Farms.
accept the highest or any tender, and rescives to itself the right of making any arrangements it may deem advisable as regards the testing of e) Each tenderer should specify in full, in English, and in the vernacular language of the teadeier, the pames, residences and occupa tions of the persons tendering, and similar information regarding any security or any partner that the tenderer wishes to propose.
(d) The successful tenderer will be called upon to enter into a contract under the provi- sions of the Proclamations named in Schedule
A appanded,
(e) Copies of the Forms of Contracts for the Farms may be seen on application at the Offices of the said Secretary, at Sandaken, or of Messrs. Guthrie & Co., at Singapore, or of Mesars, Gibb, Livingsta & Co, at flong
(1) The successful tenderer will be required to deposit with the Finance Commissioner, Sandakan, security to the value of three mooths Farm rent by mains of a deposit of macey to the amouoi of one months' Farm rent, and of title deeds to the amount of twa angis Farm rent.
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g) The retail rates for Chandu fixed by Government for the Oplum, Fare for. 1910, 1911 and 912 are those specified below:-
...S 2.40 Por ishil
chi
50 30 shup packet 00.15
00.00/ *100 300.06) (4) The Oplum Farmer is responsible for ging that Chandu is not sold by retail at the Oum Farm or at the Opium Farm shops at prices higher than those fixed by Government: and-named above (p),
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(a) We learn that a secret contract, ex tremely disadvantageous to the company, is in existence between the company and the Suzuki Shoten, besides the contract approved by the shareholders. If this is so, give the particulars of the contract,
tion of the Y4,000,000 debentures of the com (5) What is the method and date of redemp.
pany issued to the Suraki Shoten in payment for the Dairi Sugar mill, and of the Y3,000,00 issued to the general public, as entered in the ledger of the debentures?
(c) The debentures to the amount of Y500,000, which were redeemed in accordance with the secret contract with the Suraki Shoten should have been destroyed. We learn, how.. ever, that these condemned debentures. have been pledged to the Fujimoto Bank or sold to the bank at a discount, Is there any, truch in this ?
(d) If the above' allegation in tras, ip‹ what manner bas the transaction bepo satased in the books?.
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(2) If this transaction has really been effect- ad, the action of the directors of the company is fraudulent in that they have deceived a third party with invalid debanturcs, the company not being bound to pay money obtained by such means. What are the views of the band of directers on this question?
(3) · The balance-sheet of the company for the first-half of 1958 gave the amount of tax. The Opium and Spirit Farmer may fix their remaining in arrear at ¥6,578,328 and the pesst" wa prices for supplying the Oplum and Spirit at 95,265, and on this statement a dividend Farm Shops wholesala with Chandu nad Spirits, was paid. But in reality, the profit made was During the continuanes of the Farm only a few thousand, yes, and the amount of period, the Opium and Spirit Farmer will be tax in arrear was Y6,378,318, thus resulting in entitled to the use of a Trade-mark (to be approved by Government) to be affixed to any a loss of about Ya850,000. The board of direc« Opium or Chando prepared by them, and to tors, however, draw up falso accounts, and false- any vessel contsiaing Spirits for sale.
ly represented that a profit of F913,265, had been made. This action constitutes a frame dulent afforce, and the directors concerned must joinily accept responsibility for any loss, to the company in consequenze, What course, do the board of directors intend taking to settle
(f) As soon as the new Farmers have been appointed by the Governor, they will be quired to submit in writing to the Secretary to the Governor at Saadavan a Schedule showing full particulars as to the Title Deeds they pro pase to deposit with the Government as
security for the said two months' Farm rent. If these are considered satisfactory, the new Farmers will be required to execute a mort gage of the property to the Government as provided for by law,
(5) The Farmer for the West Coast may be equired to rent certain Farm buildings at Jesselton.
(1) The following Proclamations govern the conduct of the Färms in B. N. Boroso vis par
SCHEDULE-A
The Opium Proclamation No. 16 of 1901 au.
amended by No. 7 of roos The Liquore Proclamation No. 17 of 1901. The Pawnbrokers Proclamation No. 14 of 1979 L Amanded by NDT of 1993, and No, s of 1906 Van Halen
The Gambling Proclamation No. 8. of T304
this matter?
(4) We learn that in Aprit er May, 1958,
Mr. Husogawa, a shareholder, naserted that the accopole of the compray, before the meet log were falys ~ If they were approved by the mosting the company would be deprived of the right:30 sjajm for reparation arising out of the unlawful actions of the late directors, He
ROAD
Apply to- HONGKONG & KOWLOON LAND & LOAN CO., LTD, No. 8, Queen's Road West. Hongkong, gih March, 1909,
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TO LET.
CODOWN No. (A, DUDDELL STREET,
Apply to
THE HONGRONG LAND INVEST: VENT & AGENCY · 0,, LD, Pángkong, rst June, 1000
TO LET.
HOP and DWELLING HOUSE, No. 78,
Queen's Road, Central.
Apply to-
S. J. DAVID & Co.
Princa's Buildings. Hongkong, 25th March, 1909.
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TO LET.
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No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remains ing undelivered after the 9th of Juus, will be subject to real.
All broken; chafed, and damaged Goods aru to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 9th of June, at 9.30 AMER
All claims must reach us before the rath of June, 1909, or they will not be
recognised No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the undersigned
THIS STEAMer brings cargo,-- Ex S.S. Orsolo from Venice.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD;
MELCHERS & Co., General Agents,
Hongkong, and June, 1909.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
THE P. & 0. 5. N. Co.'s Steamer
"SIMLA,"
FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, MALTA, PORT SAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS, Conalguson of Cargo by the abové-named
· vessol are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their rich in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the ¦Goods are-fanded.
Optional Goode will be, landed here unless Instructions are given to the contrary, bafora
contrary
6 hours.
Goods not cleared by the gh instant, at 4 P.M., will be subject to reht.",
No Fire Insurance will be affected by ma la any case whatever,
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignee's and the Company's representative at an appointed hour,,
All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival bere after which date they cannot be recognised.
No claims will be admitted after the goodą
TO & MORRISON HILL, also have left the Godowns.
Apply to-
Moss, JARDINE, MATHESON
& Co., LTD. Hongkong, 29th May, 1909.
"TU"L&T,
·E. A, HEWETT,
Superintendent, Hongkong, 3rd June, 1009.
(408)
moved that the accounts be adopted condiN OFFICES at No. 2 PEDDER STREET. topally. A tomyltuous discussion, followed | AN this suggestion, and, eventually, Mr. Moriya Konosuke, one of the shareholders, and a bar- sister explained that even if the accounts were pospimgurly approved by the meeting the company would agt, be deprived of the right to claim for reparation against the lato, direc" tors. "a therefore moved that the accounts be adopted on condition that the present board of directors enforced the rights and pressed tha claims of the company to the utmost in order so reassure the shareholders. The motion helpg panimously carried the scents were adopte ed, and the meeting rose at 5 p.m.-Japan Chronicle.
Auction.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received instructions
to sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION, FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,
03
FRIDAY,
the 11th June, 1909, at 5.33 PM, near the
· Kowiqon Rait Office, Kowloon,
CHINA PONIES,
1
#PROVISION WAGGON,"
1 SET of HARNESS,
.AND..
TERMS:——48)uspal.
SADDLE and BRIDLE.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctionpers.
Hongkang, 7th Jane, 1929.
THE
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DRAPERY EMPORIUM,
7 Lyndhurst Terrace,
ALWAYS IN-STOCK.
EUROPEAN, INDIAN and CHINESE USEFUL ARTICLES
OF
CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS and TOYS
VERY NORMAL RAT29,
READY FOR SALE,
FFICES, No. 2, CONNAUGHT ROAD,
3rd Floor,"
No. 3 CLIFTON GARDENS, CONDUIT
A HOUSE in WONO-N£!»ckowo ROAD A HOUSE in RIPOR TERRACE. OFFICES la YORK. BUILDIKO, 12: GODOWNS is TRAYA EAST, · BLUS
BUILDINGS, and No. 16, DEL Vær Road next to the Hongkong Hotel,, FLATS in Moreton TerRACE, No. 10, DES VOUX ROAD CENTRAL,
Ist Floor,
A 1910-
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8 HONGKONG LAND INVEST
MENT & AGENCY ̧00....LD. kovano 1st June Forg
.:TO LET.
FFICES and ROOMS on the ist und and
OFFIC
Floom of No. 14. Des Vœux Road
Central (formerly occupied by Messrs. ShawLU, Tomes & Co), Rents low...
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Apply to-
THE COMPRADORE DEPARTMENT,
E, D. Sassoon & Oo,
Queen's Road Central.. Hongkong, nath Febmaty, roog.
Entimations.
JUST LANDED:
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55. "TOURANE"
-COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES.
MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo from London ex;
and from Bordeaux ex 8.4. ̈ ̈ ̈FreseriaTM Moral· and Ville de Cette, 'in connection with above Steamer are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Treasure are bejag landed and stored at their risk into the bazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, at Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing,
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unicas intimation is received, from 'the. Consignees before to AM. TO-DAY, requesting it to be landed here.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Dadersigned. Goods remaining uncialmed after MONDAY, the 14th Jusa, at Nood, will be subject to rent and landing charges, *
All claims must be sent in 'to me on or before the 14th June, or they will not be recognizad.
All damaged packages will be examined on MONDAY, the 14th June, at 3. P.M.).
No Fire Insurance has been affected."
P. DE CHAMPMORIN, Agem. Hongkong, 7th June, rang,
"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
S.8.. " BENLEDI,", FROM LEITH, ANTWERP, MIDDLES BRQAND-LONDON,
The well-known and famous brandyC
"Bisquit Dubouche
& Co."
Per Bot, .32.50 XXX Very Old Fine V.0,0.B. Guaranted 20 Years
Old
QUINQUINA 7
ALSO
QUINQUINA?
6.60
DUBONNET?
FRENCH STORE,
Sote Agent: -Unäskema, goth April, 1999.
AN APPEAL. "HE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN] THE SUPERIOREST GOD
when Messrs. liomura and Akiyams, managinu. "The Latest Style, Goede for Present Grason directors of the company, contested seats in the Gentleman's and Children's...
respectially to APPEAL to the RM Cents Di Diet, the company devoted a considerable gumHATS, BONNETS (Hat Flowers), RIB-patronage and support, and desires to state Hoogkong and the Coast Ports, for their kind BONE, LACE, BRIDAL VEILS NERDY WORK Order
Fall kinds of NEEDLE
Gentlemen's Shirts made to order, and Cuffs and Collary restowed on old ones, onde p
of money out of its funda towards the election expenses of these two candidates. If so, what amount of mabay was so spent, and under -what-head-19the expenditure entered in the
books!
Er
(s) We learn that in Juan'or July, over Y500,000 was expended out of the company's
in pay for the shares in the Oriental Sugar Company, of Formosa, purchased-by- Masin, Yokogawa and Ito Moshichi, directors of the Company,” If the shares were purchased
FANCY DRESS GOODS, MUSLING, LAWNS, HAINSOOKS, SHIRT. INGS, ALPACCAS HOSIERY, ENGLISH and AMERICAN FOOT: AMBARA AG, BE
rless and Samples on application. --Bast attention to all Coast Port Opdari,
fo
Ladies und Uhildren's Under-clothing, Chil dren's Dresses, and, all kinds of Embroidery, Materials can.be supplied, if saqulradaria
· The Superfózesa 'will also be most grainfu for any Paren, or old Ravelorgs to be made. Inte Books for the Childres of the Poor School imha 'nen taught by the Money;
ESE 90FT 207, Band April, tees 2000
ONSIGNEES of Cargo are herskry informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hatardous and/or extre hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd. whence and/or from the whaires'
dallvery may, be obtained, C
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Codowas, and all Goods remala. ing undelivered after the 15th insi, will be subject.to.rent
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All Claims against the Staamer must be prai sented to the Undersigned on or before Lig 'sand just,, or they will not be recognised.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 15th insi, at 11 AM
No Fire Insurance has been affected
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
GIDB, LIVINGSTON & 004 KARDOZMRAgents, 1 GLA Hoqrkopy, Bib Jans, 1909 - 04.
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INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION.
COMPANY, LIMITED. ***
FROM CALOUTTA, FENANG AND
THE Company's Steamship
'KUMSANG,"
having arrived from the above Porte, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining on board after 4 P., the roth (inst will be landed at Consignees' risk and expensed via
No Fire Insurance will be effectad
** Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
ASJARDINE, MATHESON & CH, LE,
DOWN PAN. Guneral: Manage Hongkong, Bin June, 100g.
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