MALARIA IN BONGKONG.
PREVENTATIVE MEASURES ADOPTED;' Under the heading the "mafatia fever" in the madical repons för 1909 just published; the following reference is made to the incidence of that disassa in Hongkong last year:
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY
BONGKONG'S SANITARY
CONDITION
CONSIDERABLE IMPROVEMENT.
report of Dectors Atkinson and Clark for last The following paragraphs appear in the joihr
'yours—li
In connection with' anti-plague monsures to
and 1,048 buildings have bad rat-tons filled up around surfaces in houses have been repaired with cement. In addition 20 basements illegal ly inhabited have been vacated, while permita for the use of 10 basements and for 40 base ment kitchens have been listed,O AN
The total number of deaths from Malarial Faver during the year was 412 (as compared sanitary condition of the Colony and to the Owing to the general Improvement to the with 499 in 1988 and 579 in 1907), of which 5 stimp.ucation of the methods of dealing with only was Non-Chinese, 3 being from the civil plague cases and plague-infected houses since population, and a from the Troops. Of these publication of the final report of the Indizo 417 Chinese deaths, 133 sccurred in the city of Plagus Commission in 1968, it has been found Victoria in 1998), while there were 120 deaths in Kowloon (14 in 1008), 165 in the possible to reduce the number of sanitary in villages of Hongkong (173 in 1908) and 9 in the pectore by the abolition of the five special Harbour (9. In 1958). Some of the deaths Plague inspectors, whose duties are now per Bowever which occurred in the City were cases
formed by the district inspectors." brought over from Kowloon or from the Hatender as far as possible hobses rat-proof, 101 bour for treatment in the various City Hospitals, Of the deaths which occurred in the villages 85 were at Shaukiwan (so from the land population and 35 from the boat populatie) as compared with 67 in 1968, 76 at. Aberdeen (26 from the land population and go from the bost population) as compared with 106 In 1908, and 4 at Stanley,
Anti-malarial measures were first inaugurated in this Colony in 1899 and during the past year considerable attection has been paid to this work-special visits have been made by the Iospectors in search of breed. lag places for mosquitoes, douse tangles of brashwood in the neighbourhood of houses have been cut down, the traioed nullabs have boed regularly swept in prevent the formation addition to the above improvements of waterweed and algat, and standing water han carried out under the suspervision of the in places been treated with kerosene at regular Sanktary Department various other permanent weakly intervals, while such cases of Malaria improvements have been effected by the Public as have come to the knowledge of the Sanitary Works Department, These include the train Department have been invastiga's! and sepsing of nullabs so the extent of 791 fest, and the taken to prevent the breeding of mosquitoca In the neighbourhood of such cases. Ceriala basementy and cooka g sitters wara also fun!. gated with sulphur daring the fate autumb to kill off any mosqaltons that might be hiber Datingle the dark corners of these retients The amounts spent on mullah training for the years 1908 and 1907 were respectively $4.998 and $7,737.
KUBBER.
Messrs. Barlow & C's fortnightly report
•dated Singapore, June 18, saya
The market has been more active than was the case for some time pist, and a fair business has been done. At the close, quotations are fairly steady, the current price for good sheet bring about $440.00 per pícul.
THE TOYO RISEN KAISHA,
„SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS,
On the 4th lusikat the directers of the Toyo bolding more than 100 shares in order to ascer, Kisen Kaisba called a menting of shareholders
tals their splaion of the proposal to call up Y4-30, on each of the new barns, S
One of the directors stated that the money to
be called up on the now shares was required. in defray the cost of a new steamer of the
Tenyo-tasu” typt, which was now being built at the Mitsu, Bisht yard, and would be Completed by Jabe next. It was the desire of the board of directors to put the new steamer on the service during the second half of maxy your, and so reap an.additional profit. :
This statement was encalved with anything but satisfaction by the shareholders. Briefly, been issued in the form of preferential sbarce their objections ware that the new sbares had on which a dividend of 13 per coat, was guar- anteed. The result of the working of the com- pany was not satisfactory, and even a goalan- teed dividand could not be paid.. In these cir to pay more money on the shares. cumstances it was difficult for the shareholder
to one existing house while exemption from the An open space in the rear bas been provided provision of a yard has been granted in the case
However, the proposal was eventually ap- of 568 houses and modification in the case of proved, the new board of directors assuring the 10 houses arected previous to 1899. Obstrue shareh Iders that a readjustmest of the com. tions have been removed from backyards, neder pany's affairs would be adfected before long. notice, in 274 houses. Naissaca notices to thet was decided that the amount be paid be number of 1,95 have boor (ssued during the
year.
building of public latrines in the village of Wong Nei Cheong, in Kennedy Road and in Chuk Hing. Land in the City, and at Tal Kek Tesi (Kowloon).
A considerable improvement is always taking place in the matter of scavenging lanes but the full effect of the Ordinance in this respect will not be noticeable for a considerable number of years. Nevertheless the total area of tanes obtained for scavenging purposes during the -year had been 11,450 iq. ft, the length being 4,756 ft. while a futbar area of 7,905`iq. ft was; resumed for the constraction of a new roadway, During the year one well, the water of which was unsatisfactory, wai-closed.
THE EXTENSION OF TRADE
: WITH CHINA.
A PLES FOR "DIRECT TRADE,"
The party of Japanese, business mon has
a
tween the 20th and 14th September next. Cer- talu teforms will shortly be introduced in the meangement of the company.→Jepan Chronicle.
THE SHANGHAI- STOCK BXCHANGE.
PERILOUSLY NEAR RUIN.
It is get the first time doring the history that the Shanghai Stock Exchange has bden pari. lously near its own rain, sed now that the much debated Jano settlement has been settled the time has come when it will be to every. body's advantage to discuss from the experience of this past the course of action in the fature;
The past has many ugly features to Iti, discredit. There is "the big operator" who advartined the towo for a purpose, the so-called "investor" who filled the newspapers with bile grievances and who has now showa himself an ordinary gambler who either has not got the money with which to pay for his reckless for. ward purchase or employs
ments.
a
ALL SORTS OF STRATEGY. in order to wriggle out of his legal engago- The much abused broker has shown himself to be the most gullible of all; for he has been the vicha of the investors" and har ther too great relinace ou "investor's," promises had to pay for his own folly by placing altoge and statements.
The net result is that brokers have had to
JULY 15 1910
COMMERCIAL.
July 13th, noon The following quotations for rubber shares,
do of wire, pro supplied by Mesure ES. Kadoorie
Allngers.6/9: "Anglo-Javas ..................... TIR, 15. Anglo-Malays...............................................18/6 Balgownies......................d9, Bata Tigas "əstəxan
·Beriams
Bukit Kajangs (pp.)...........................**. Bukit Rajahs
Carey Uniteds...................#3/6 prom. Castlefolds.
Changkat Serdangme 24..
Damansaras .*****
Eastern Internationals
.177/6 -33/. prem.
Fed. Selangor paddi Glenelyrik egin..$3.75
Glenshiels
Golcondas................192/6
. Golden Hopes.
oumi **
Highlands and Lowlands ........138/6
Inch Kennath.com Jequies amon
·Jonglanders..... L
8/1 prem.
Kamuningspurg? Kuala Lumpora .... “Lapadrons (fully paid)"......................................
Labut.maija — Ledbarys.........unsa muma voj.
London Asiatic.......................................15/9. London Venture........................7: Merlimaus Pajaris Pogoks
******
*
Rubber Trusts...........of prem Sagget
Sandycrofts
Sapoogs minangona-mai mi
Seafield..............................
Sekonge
*****37/6 prom. 179%
Shelford's Singapore & Johores.$18 Sumaira Paras
Co-day's Advertisements.
NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA
E beg to notify that the above Company! the service hitherto kept up by the steamers of this line has now been taken over by the
SOCIETA ANONIMA NAZIONALE! PEI SERVIZI MARITTIMI. '. The service of the Steamers on the India- China tun'will be contigu'ed an baratofors, and the Itinerary will undergo no modification.
BARLOWIT A đãi
Agents Hongkong, 15th July, sore,
1489
Wces to mist on the sat inst, and that
LAST TWO NIGHTS!
THE
HIPPODROME CIRCUS
AND
MENAGERIE
TIME AND PRICES AS USUAL.
TO-NIGHT!
TO-NIGHT
BOXING COMPETITION TAFF O'KEIFT, [Torpado Dept.)
Gunner KINGSLAND, R.G.&. HEAVYWEIGHT FINALISTS AT THE STADIUM,
May 191
It will be remembered that the two con- tested 3 Extra Rounds before the Referee could give a decision. Ultimately a drew was declared.
The above contest will be bald in a saft, ring,
10. ROUNDS.
A Special Peak Tram will run after the Performanch.
Don't Forget
LAST MATINEE: SATURDAY Next, at 4 p.m. Hoogkong, 15th July, 1910,
NEW 0. 3. E, SIBAMER,
LAUNCH OF THE MEXICO-MARU,”
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Intimations.
KIDNEYS.
AUSTRALIAN SHEEP'S
KIDNEYS
at 60 cents per dos.
THE
DAIRY FARM CO.,
·LIMIZED,
The "ABAHI" Brewery la' situated maar the "SVITA SPRINGS," Theon Calabrated waters are used in the' our beers.
· Parity guarantee.
"ASAHI" & "SAPPORO "
Beac
$12.00
personas 8 dini pia $18.50
To be obtained në all Ruinilure,)"
FRENCH STORE.
NOTICE.
We beg to Inform our.numerous customers and the public in general
Suppei Choks.....115. Sungei Kupart... - ............................th/. Tandjongs.......
55/-prem. Tangkabu........................
..asi prem. Toetangie................... 2/- prem. Olu Raaton → United Serdangt .........am von' 1351- United Singapore.$2 Vaited Sumatran United Langkats
Para Rubber..
..........io/fè par lb. KUUBER MARKET.
Hongkong, 15th July, Krisha, christened the vessel and as she en- Requisitos, Perfumery, Powder, The review of the Rubber Share Market fortered the water the vassals and faunches in tures than for some time past. Opening quiet for the early part of the week, then it began to fluctuate and the swing of the perfulam peleted a point or two bath ways alternately The tendency, which had made itself felt
The Marios-maru, a freight and passenger Bicamer, was successfully launched by the that we have been appointed Agunt Mitsu Bisht Dockyard and Engine Works on
Sunday, the 3rd inst., although the wasther con- for the "CREME SIMON", and ditions were such during the greater part of the
day as to render a postponement probable, Mr. all Simon's Produces for Toilet Nakahashi, President of the Osaka Shosan
Sales: Para-Sheel fine, tro lb. at $150.00 perpicul=86, 41d. perib, sold at sucliga Lon. don. Sheet good average, 5,610 lb. át $440,00 per picul 81.31 1. perib, sold at auction Loast returned, after spending two months on don. Scrap fair loose, 2,300 lb. at $325.00 tour of inspection through Chipa. Several per picul 61. id. per 1b, sold at auction London japanese journals are publishing interviews Total 8,pio lb, Our London wired advices of with the tourists and are writing about the the 14th instant quote as follow-Fise sheet principel results of their mission. Dealing it it theretore scarcely fair to the much maligned the week presents rather more interesting fea harbour gave the usual greating with their Soap, etc. 81. gd, to 91. sid. per lb, Fine pale Crepe 8s, with this subject be falsicht Demips, translate broker to call him by such hard games as are 8d. to 91. ad perib. Brown and dark Crepe 7sed by the Japan Chronicle, remarks that as the generally 'bestowed upon him, for at the worst on Monday, the murkel was practically lifeless and the spectators cheared bar progress.
id. per lb.
Our London advices of the 27th ultimo report as follows:-"The auction which took place on Tuciday showed greater irregularities in
mlision was complied of fini-class business. men of undoubted ability and keen penetration, there can belittle question that the tiphas great ly benefited them, and that it will have the result
borrow in one way or another a couple of millions in order to pay "inventor's "account.
the broker has proven bimeolts dups, but not rogue."
But
,
GOO OFTEN COMES OUT OF EVIL,
I
price than has been the case for a long time, I of encouraging the trade between Japan and and in this instance we are quita convinced } last week; for inquiries for Singapora stock,
ordered by the Osaka Shoten Kalsha for its The Maxico-maru was one of six stammers new service to Tacoma. Thras have been bullą atthe Kawski Dockyard, Kobe, and the others were ordered from Nagasaki; das of the latter
and a large quantity had to be withdrawn la China directly or indirecity. The development that a great deal of good will result from all received a sudden check when approximately the Panama'muru, is alraady ip service and the of trade with China is what is aimed at by all he misery connected with the Jane Settle two million dollars (Straits) had to be provided third will be launched in December and com-
the hopes of getting better results privately, so that quotations were almost too irregular to countries, and Japan is ons of the most telegraph them to you. The highest price in enthusiastic,
For example, the East Asia
INSPECTION SOLICITED.
-- Hongkong, arst January, 1910.
TENDERS,
for the underwriting of two new flotations in pleted for sea next April. These steamers are the South. Both these were fully subscribed at only a great addition to the Osaka Shosen
of close a million dollars. It is rumoured Co., Ed., alone calling for an allotment capital of the Japanese merchant marine.
LABOUR and JUNKS in connection
confined mainly to circles having official locally that the subscription for shares was of the following dimannions, etc —
The Marico mare, when completed, will be wish the Conting of H.M, Ships, &c., M.
Leagtheidänja ofthe Federated Malay Staten. cognizance of the agricultural potentialities Breadth........ke4240
the sale was made for a small parcel of very industrial Syndicate, inaugrated last year change will be the immediate outcome of the for-the Put u Balang Rubber and Produce Kaisha's fleet but also mark the development | "TENDERS are invited for the SUPPLY or pale Crepe from Damann, which brought in which many of the business-men of tos. $20, par ib ́; Lauadrós block 91. soft. Athe 'mission are interested, has been slogie case of smoked Sheet brought 108 but promoted with the avowed object of ex- the bighest ptice in the auctions was made by twenty-one cases, marked K In a diamond, which sold at ga. 9! 1. flightand sheet was
withdrawn but sold after the sale at 9s: sad, per 1b. Fine bard Faia opened very quietly At de cliding prices, spot touching 9s, fod, per ib At the clore there is soma improvement and prices are higher, bui lower than the highest fached.
per lb.
Spot reached 101. 2d, closes 10. id. July/Aug. M
101. 23.
that a much needed reform of the Stock Ex ment, in the first instance, we feel catala
impasse that for long was known to threaten the Juno Settlement, If the Stock Exchange matter themselves, the banks will undoubtedly should be so careless as dot to move in the compel the Exchange to adopt batter methods. 28th June last they would have.boan infinitely Although things looked pretty bad on the more gloomy if the Nielsen we Hadley case had not been brought to
cidedly improving tendency, buoyed up, to
Towards the close our market showed a de
doubt, by a more or less general inquiry for the best known stocks from London.
Fine Hard Pam has kept steady throughout the week, and it quoted to-day at 10fs per lb. which price they have small inqairles
Anglo Malays have weakened to 28/6 at
tanding the market of japanese goads in his while a Commission, recently appoleted, with a view toʻjuvestigating the productive resources of the country, is required, among other things, la report on the best method of encouraging foreign trade. The results of its observations of Japanese busieraemon la Chine will no doubt be placed at the disposal of the Commis in favour of the plaintiff a few days before the
▲ SUCCESSFUL (45172. · sios, as well as the general public.
One of the japanese has stated, in an in-settlement of the June.account. fo fact, it is pa exaggeration to say that no settlemont terview, continues the Tokyo journal, that the present commercial position of Japan in China would have been possible had it not been for
Alingars after pains at 6/9 and 7/- are in had mainly been the result of what might be the decision given by the judge in this par-demand and can be placed at the latter rait, tomad "direct trade." The Mitsui Bussau.
ticular case; for the entire section of that class
Carey Uniteds are gulet and without.busineïs, Kaisha, which extensively carries on business dress who have been airing their astero Internationals after sales locally at in China, bad; for instance, won is presentould, as long as any doubt as to their legal London at 35/6 prem
grievances in the North-China Daily News af- and 31/6 prem are now loquired for from position by the same method. Despite the fact abilities existed la their mind, have simply Singapore that European and American firms in Chips refused to carry out their contracte. As it was transact business through the medium of com many of them awoke to a sense of their duty ic To Unlted Ktog................... 1,226,169 pradores, the Mitsul Bassan abolished the sys-time in help things along, and the rest, who 20,535 tem long ago, and, by training a staff of young became absolute defaulters, will have to face 13,4 3 men who thoroughly understand Chloese ways the music fá das cecrse. 93.515 and customs and are well versed in their lap.
The receipts in Pars are 1,430 too, but it la understood 1,čno tops- have been held back in Exports Pava Rubber-from fauuny to June
Macaos."
13, 1910,
The Continent.diaree, Japan) KEZDELO
Australia quinta arengur Cesion...vin Cumma.
U. S. A. ......s chose toʻroven e
To Ualled Kingdom.b.
11
The Continent......
Australia
Carlos
U.S. A....
441341
From
ib.
-
guge, commerced direct trade. The result 37,255 bos been most satisfactory. Salesmen are ment
1,390,877
volved in the June soitlement was
About seventy per cent of the amount'ip.
FOR CHINESE ACCOUNT,
To the interior, and Japanese goods are fading whilst the remaing 30 per cent was for the market in remote places where European account of foreigates. Of the Chinese about articles are unable 10 penetrate. This must From Parang be considered as one of the respits of direct one per cent defaulted, whilst the foreigners 817,007 this foundation. It is advisable that Japanese West as against the East, at in 1st as far as share (to May 31). ade, and Japan's trade in China is based on defaulted to the extent of about forty per cent. It is a sad commentary on the morality of the 2,983 merchants and manufacturers should follow tbla
example and endeavour to secure the extension speculation is conceroad. As things are now, of the sale of Japanese goods in the Middle King the brokers and their Chinese clients have dom. They must not forget the fact that they reason to mutually trust each other, bat have to contend with formidable and enterpres. the cise is catiraly different when the Stock: 887,97 ing rivals in China, and when it is considered Exchange broker comes to deal with people of by whom and with whose manay most of the his own race. Many a foigoor who could not From Port Swerttenham railways over which the Japanese builders 5ÐÐ even "operate" ou "soulette" owing to lack -(to May 27) travelled bave been bulli, the diffenit nature of of the wherewithal with which to lha.377,656 Japanese enterprise in China may be realised.
471,0jg
·5,193
To United Kingdom The Continent... Japanikirne » Resourcin Autraliamond women Ceylonovesantat entrecons U. S. A:996-1999isebe
For the same period.
For the same, period
+67,971,
180,962
3,135,944
1909|1,167,771lb,
∙1958-925,100. 1900 1,215,336 1003463,943 to May 30
Exports from Caylon Jenary
To Uslied Kingdom: 484 453 lb. To Continentamusan To Amarica
1900 350,459 1 4907 178110
Events Coming.
Friday, 15th July. Circos, Causeway Bay, 9.30 p.m.
Saturday, 16th July, Circus, Canseway Bay; 4 p.m.` Circus, Causeway Bay, 9 30 pin.
Thursday, 21st July. Legislative Council meeting, 2.50 p.m.
Wednesday, 3rd Abgust. Meeting, Licensing Board, 2.15 p.m.
Tossday; oik' Asgeit. Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Og's halkaarty mieting, noon.)
TRY HIS LUCK, has boldly speculated on.kin broker's account on the principle of "head I win, tall you lose," It is this class of foreigner who so very nearly succeeded is completely wrecking the Jane settlement, and iba sooner he is precluded from exercising his talents on the Stock Exchange the better for that institution and the large and influential section of the respectable foreign public. It le la all the mora unfortunate that things should bave happened thus, as living among the millions of China it is que imperative duty to sol a better example to the Chiassa Capital and Commiros,
The Toyo Nippo, a Japanese paper published in Sapply has been placed under the ban of suspension This is the result of the foursal having published costalo'matters relating to the situation in Kores, the publicaties of which is
bably a higher rate could be obtained.
Linggis bare again changed hands at 60/- ex div., closing with more laquiries and pro- London Ventures during the early part of
the week wore quiet and neglected, and as low as if had been accepted, but towards the close bave improved to 6/6 at which price sales -have been effected with further inquiries,
Merlimaus bava noi fectuated and have probable sellers at 8fa
25/- prem
!
Ledburys come slightly easier at gr/6. London Asiatics have sollers from London
Tangkahs continue quiet and unchanged at United Serdang show as improvement on laat wook's quotation and are reported sold to London at 135f- and 136f..
United Sumatras are steady at 13/- Somates Parse have been sold at sql and 16 closing with sellers from London at 15/-, - Balgowales are quist at 515) without buiínais report. closing easier.
Obangkat Serdange have been sold at $15,
to
Ayer Paunsare quiet at $roj.
|
Depth
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Shadyadékvéspeťov
409 feat at
51 East 12.0 funt Gross tonnage... 6,000 Indicated horse-powor...... 4.500 Speed..........tabase-34
Hongkong for a period of 12 months from the | 1st August, 1910.
Forms of tender can be obtained on applies- tion to the NAVAL STORE OFFICER," HLM. Naval Yard, Hongkong, and should be re- turned not later than Noon, on the xích July,, 1910,
A deposit of Ons. Hundred Dollars will be
returned la'the event of non-acceptance, of required from persons tandating. This will be
15 knots. The engines will boœtriple expansion with surface condensers and the vessel will be fitted tendar, with twin-scrows.
The right is reserved of rejecting all or any Accommodation is provided for sight fretenders, and of accepting any portion of a
tander. class and 150 steerage passangers.
EDGAR WATTS,
Thi koel was laid down on December 1st
• Naval Store Officek.
Hongkong, 4th July, 1910.
and the vessel will be completed for sex on H.M. Naval Yard, October 15th,
Quo Vadis
CIGARETTES,
OF EXQUISITE AROMA AND SUPERB FLAVOUR.
The Tobacco for each Cigarette is specially
Pajams coms lower from Singapore at Sic selected, and the least particle of dust carefully
but there are buyers at the price
Glenoalys have weakened and salsa `bava
been affected locally at Saj','
Indragiris keep fairly steady at 125 without removed. It is then rolled and boringus to report.
Pegobs are weak and on offer at $49).
H
wrapped in
Sandycrotis have also weakerod to 535 wlib- PURE RICE PAPER, thus making the Cigar-
out templing boyers.
Slagupore and Johores até quint at $174-
United Singapores are weak and offering at Sa without imducing buyers,
-Ayer, Konings continan qulet and 'out of favour at Sika
Pantals are obtaloable at Sış. Elphinstones can probably be sold at F430 Alor, Gulabs are on offering at the an. changed rate of $39 Re
A New Serandahs are in request #1) Jocally,
But shares are scarce at this price.
lons are ne follows fold
Exchange,The Banks closing T/T quola-
-On. London
Singapore
ette absolutely harmless to the throat.
Price $3.00 per 100 from
H. PRICE & CO. LTD.
Queen Boad Central
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