[SPECIAL ARTICLE]
A MERCANTILE MARINE GRIEVANCE.
PASSAGE JIOME AND BACK DEMANDED.
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· THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY FEBRUARY II 1911
hospital, ho gots the option of
having his pay in full while off
TRAINING NOTES.
duty or his hospital expenses WILLOW TREE RE-ASSERT quid. In such instances, a sucoil | Fig. ‚ ING HIMSELF. mate for monetary reasons prefers the second of these options;
Those who had hoped to see n whilst i nato finds it more ad-rattling training gallop this morn-
nies' employees afloat aroor 2. thoroughly, in earnest in this must- terangure determined to bring the fagitation to a sureessful, issue:
* FETE.
The annual regatta of the Itoyal Hongkong Yacht Club, postponed owing to the regrettable death of Rear-Admiral Galler, was held this afternoon ander “beautifal weather conditions.
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Apple Treo, 1.1-4 miles, 2.52, last quarter 29.3-5.
• Bolgian Uhief (Vidā), 1
milo,
uile,
9.13, last quarter 30.
Blowing Chiof 3-4 1.40.95.
Discarded, 1 mild, 2.8.2-5, last quarter-39,
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COMPANY MEETINGS spectively will receive as ro munoration for thoir sorvices, à HONGKONG ROPE MANU-commission of 5 percent, on the not
·FACTURING CO., LD, “
profits for the past year. This amounts in the aggrogate to The 27th ordinary annual meet- $7,029.34 and has been provided cantile Marina circles in Hong-winder medical treatment unshdio ment, as the number of ponies kong Ropo Manufacturing Co., hy been incronsod, by $4,320.51; At the present moment in Mervantigeons to take his guy whitsting, were doomed to disappointing of shareholders in the Hong for in the report submitted to you. Insurance Reserve Fund kong, tind on the China. Const Ta-all the circumstances, it is engage in hard work was re-Ld was held this forongon at the which represents the amount of generally, there is on foot a nuve-little wonder that, officers and arkably few considering that offices of the general managers, expiral fire risks, underwritton mont which may have very far-enginóors gruble 'ut thoir this was the last morning but one reaching offeels indedd in the working conditions. We under- of the training season. Mr. Johan Messrs. Sheran, Tomos & Co. by the Company. The Profit and conditions that apply to the ser-stand that if two-alumis of their Peol's two Derby griffins, in fact Mr. R. Showay (chairmali pre- Loss Account contains two items Vice of those who go down to the number on the coast under all Exo's stables, did surprising sighed and there were also present about which you might like some sou in slips, For: many years take, to join the movement, good times to-day, but it was Mossos, Df W. Craddock, Dr. J. information, vis, “Chargós a standing grievance ning the decisive measures will be taken later discovered that the ponies W. Noble, and J. P. White (con-Conversions. The former re- non-roëurrent" and "Mortgage deck officers and enging-room to enforce their demands. If were galloped with shoes off and sulting committep), I, Hancock, presells money paid out, staffs in the Far East has been conciliatory methods fail, then, were, therofore, under racing. A. Young, C. Klinek, Fung brokerages, lawyers' chargos, and the miner in which they avoit is rumoured, a general strike condition. boon treated by the shipping will be proclained all over the
Anchonskecek (J. J.), 1 hilo,
Shin Wa and R. W. Leo-Jones aliation reports in connection companies in inertion with cost. It is to ba hoped sincere, last, 1-1 33.4,
(suerolary)
with the paying off of old mort the getting of Home have at the ly that some way will be contrived Auchenloop (J. J.), inile,
The Secretary laying road tonos at a lower rato of interest. guges, and the obtaining of now end of their contract form to avoid recourse to this last re-2.9, Insquarter 30.
notice calling the goting The latter represents exchango Somo years ro, embitt helyen capital and labour Aneliendolly (J.I.), 3-1 mile, Pho Chairman said:-Gentlo- action was taken by the Mer-when in conflict. But there is no 198, last quarter 31.
en-Copies of the report and profits and interest prolit re- cantile Marine officersoon flecfakt dobbt that the whipping com- Donnu, milo, 1.30, last quar-accounts have been in your hands poctively on two mortgages to to try to get the companie
for some days, you will have paid off. The past year has boon. the Company which have been grant-vertala. concessions in this
Willow Treo, 1.1-4 miles, 2.17, soon front them that we are ablo devoid of spoint interest so far resport. What was desired was
last mile 2.11; hast quarter 31,] to recommend a final dividend of that when an officer lugt, finished
This pony appears to reassert $1 per share, making Spor apward tendents reforged to by me as property is concerned. The his first four yours, he should get
himself after a spell of compara-share for the year us usual, and at our list mesting has been his passage paid Home aid bucks
sive abgeurity when his fo was place $3,000 to reservo, fund, checked for the time being by. with half-gy While in low in THE R.HY.C REGATTA. transcended by Coronation Rose which will then stand at $10,000 this financial crisis that less uf Burbpe. Local representations
Willow Treo's form, and speed loaving a balance of $13,321.25 fectel nearly the whole of the were found to be of no avail and St CUESSITÉ AQUATIO
this morning would lead one, to to be carried forward to the Far East. Speaking generally the result was that the servants.
sporulate that his chances for the credit of this year's account. Our property in the Central and Wes- of the different big shipping
Derby aro now somewhat more business last year was not so concerns sent separatu petitions
Bromising.
brisk as usual and was clearly an improvement, Property at torn districts of Hongkong Allows Home for submission to the hid
affected by the depression in Tim Taha Tsui and Yaumati officesingLondon. These petitions
shipping, shipowners being.com (Kowloon) is firms with an upward were duly supported by the Mer,
pelled by low freights and re- tendency, but property at Hung- chant Service, Guild," but, we
duced earnings to economise as hon has declined. We have believe, were utterly ignorod; The prettily-lecorstod --Club.
closoly as possible in their stores suffered considerable loss of and nothing in the way of congrounds were gay with bunting
accounts. Freights are, however, rontals "certed action has ever horn the dresses of the ladies, mud the,
on the whole on the upward-move
in the last named attompted sineờ, thión.,
lannels of the loeul "wot-bobs," |
now, or at any rate tonnage is in less prosperous condition of the district, which we attribute to the DECK AND ENGINE-ROOM. The carkamlip displayed was
better demand in-most parts of But although there has been excellent, while the yachting was
the world than it was, and I trust situate there. Gentlemen,
astoral, important industries no activity show, ir pursuing most interesting, the boats being
that this Improvement may have nothing more to add, but the agitation, the apparent beautifully handigd. calmness reilly has only beenThe stone was a very bright. Burkill in the saddle, a greater land for increas the report und statement of ac- continuo ad e reflected in before moving the adoption of enerating & gathering stormwid Jestive one, and the after
consumption of ours parti-counts I shall be pleased to an- One of the greatest drawbacks not altogether was delightful
cult amodity. High grades swer any questions shareholders "from" which the inoxigent has Musle wassupplied by ile Marine
of folligere bearce doar suffere in the past has been the Band.
throughout the vem, but low may have to ask. acknowleged Saml," meh-to-bo-
The results to time of going to
grades, owing principally to a rogretiool; want of himony timil press wore:→
lack of onury from the United obtains as Betyeen thie dpek and
Inter-Club Fours 1, C.Y.C.,
States, flotily, and have new the engineeroom. Both have 2 RHYC, ; 3, V.RO.
reached oprite that we have not common interests, yet they fail
Bantam, milo, 2.17, last seen for sure to past, but this to unite in securing the same
quarter33. Front occupying the ly likely to last long a roolection of Messrs, J. Scott The Chairman proposed the And it is this very hele of fusion
pre-eminent position among the any demand would stiffen the Harston, J. W. C. Bonnar, G. that lets to theirtonkness whion
subscription: grilling of this so-market at once. You will ziptic Balloch and Dr. J. W. Noble as may joint' action Thus, to be takon
, this pony did not plouse, lits that our insements have not directors. in approaching the shipping
enities quite so well thisoning, escaped the general shrinkage infr. Machulo soconded. companies with a View in secure In the evening the Club holdshut, it must be dad, Mr. values of nearly all-stuks on this a betterment of sorvien caulitipis ils smoking convert in St. An-Vida, was doing a good deal of market and that in compruenor. Tarrant proposed the re-
Carried unanimously. The companies are only torow's fall, An exceliot pri
webavo had to take $33,000 fram lection of Messrs W. H. Potts and woll aware of this lack of cohesion graming has heat-ranged the
our reserve fund to meet this all Pérge Sinitli as auditors. between the two departments, höst tilent in the Colony giving
but on the other hand it will lenye and while no one would suggest its serviços, and aux, Onjoyable
the now at what think weghe Chairman: for a moment that they help to evening is ussifred,
consider a safe and satisfactur
That don widen the "rift within the lute,"
ludes the business, gentlemen. t.cannot be denied that in the past they have taken full advant- age of its oxistonco bystandily
gnoring all the demails which Franz Bruthmanni, in cugi- heir employees have ride for new of the... Hilary, was chars pottor conditions of wages, lonvo od with behaving, in a riotous pay, ote, "Unity is strongth, and disorderly manner in nd now we hear that the deck out Contral, about 10 ficers and the ongino-room staffst night. nya wisaly decided to sink their ifferences which, after all, are ostly soutinental and make old bid for combined action.
are you? The proposal now on foot is
make a canvass of all offivors His Worship-On board what nd.ongineers on the coast inship?-Tho Hilary. jupport of a direct joint domand or certain concessions which -Yes,
all in the minimum amount.
the granting of free passage imprisonment. one and bable when contract
Tho Corinthians on this race of one and a half iniles easily six lengths in front of the Royal boat The VC's; fours, were no whero."
POLICE COURT.
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Hofendant admitted the charge and said he has been drinking and did know, what happened."
His ship What -An engineer,
Coronation Rose, the hot fa- vourite for the Derby, was the cynosure of all, oyes when entered the green with Mr. C
did a short gallop only, being sent half a mile; o covered the distance in 1.2, linishing for, the last quarter in 20 socs.
Shollut, 3-1 mile, 1.41, last quarter 32.2-5..
Clove Tres, I mile, 2.13, last
quarter, 31.
Johnnie Armstrong's racket.
Alacrity (owner up) galloped very Bidly.
* Invicta, half mile, 50.3 with
shoes off..
Just in Spito, 1.1-4 miles;
2.50, last, quartor 34.
Tralee, I mile, 2.191-2,
RIDING BOY.
THE VOLUNTEER BALL.
valuation. In the accounere
is nd-new feature requiring any special remark or explanation. Stocks of hemp and rope on lind were larger at the oud of
the year and the amounts out Theflongkong Volunteer Corps reduction on pravious digurds standing against sundry debtors and creditors show a considerable held their annual bull at the City Before moving the adoption of Hall last night. As in former the report and accounts Khalf years, the function was attended he pleased to autor any ques with unqualified success. A large tions from, shareholders. number of invitations find baon,
No questions were asked. issued. Thio naval, military and→
The Chairman Thore being civilèlements were well represent:
no questions I propose thattlie ed, and the bright uniforms of the His Worship-Is she in port?trast to the sombro attire of the.
former presented a striking con-be passed and adopted.
roportsind accounts as submitted
Fined $10 or
pencofal citizens, while the seven days' chiring ercations worn by the ladies vied with one another in begging in the public streets, bined with simplicity. The A won was "finod So the matter of effectiveness com $7.76 were Tann in her pos- decorations, as in previous years, sossion: The fine was ordered to to paid out of this amount
were mainly of a warlike naturo, he stern gaping mouths of maxims preponderating Botir
rvants have completed their first rm of four or five years, as ho caso muy bo. At, the present mo, the rules that apply in the gshipping companies are these. man coming out fron Home join the coast servies signs s contract in London and gets passage paid out to the East. At the end of his contract term is due to go on leave for a spell, far as his lomo pasango money concerned, ho need havo no xiety, for that has already been His Worship-I fine you one ducted out of his pay in instale for this offence, and should onts during the earlier months you appear again for illtreating
Two Indians, a schoolboy, and a watchman were charged with illtreating a kurso at Yaumati. ́
His Worship Did you illtreat the horse?-We only kicked it.
His Worship-Why?-flocause we were training the horse and it refused to go.
Mr. D. W. Graddock secondled. Agrood to.
There being no questions, The Chairman proposed the counts. Seconded by Capt, Hall. adoption of the report and ac- Carried.
Carried.
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end warrants will be ready Monday.
the
OUR DIARY.
Saturday, 11th February. Bijou Sconic Theatre, 9.15 p.m.
piro Cinematograph, 9.15
Scharnhorst Band Concert.. U. S. R. C. Dance.
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Sunday, 12th Feb, C.Y.C. Yacht Ruce,
Monday, 13th February." Geo.F. Lanumert, property sale. Sanitary Board Meeting, 3.45
Soumen's Institute Concert. Hatton Cup Shooting.
re-election of Messrs. H. P. White,
Mr. Fung Shiu Wa moved the..
Noble as consulting committee. D. W. Craddock and Dr. J. W.
Mr. J.. A. Young seconded. Agreed to.
oloction of Messrs. W. H. Potts 3. C. Klinck moved the re- St. George's and St. Andrew's and A. O'D. Gourdin as auditors. Halls. were used as. ·ball- rooms. The floor was in ox-
collent condition, although trifle slippery, but a great deal of congestion was avoided owing to the fact that some 400 invit- ations less wore issued than last year. His Excellency the Governor, Sir Frederick Lugard, graced the function with his pro of the evening. The Band of the K.O.Y.L.I. furnished the music for the evening.
his sorvico, Whon his contract a horse, I'll impose a honvy fine.sence and remained for a portion
finished he can of coursó do-
ds to take leave or to carry on.
and this money whether he in-
If a man decides to go Home,
pay stops from the methont
quits work. He pays his own
ssage, gets, no half or quarter-
MAHOMMEDAN PRISONERS.
Carried.
business, gentlemon. Thank you The Chairnuin-That is all the for your attendance. Dividend warrants are roady now.
HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE CO. LTD.
The annual meeting of share holders in the Humpliroys Estato and Financo Co., Ltd., was held this forenoon at the Hongkong Hotel. Mr. Henry Humphreys (presided) and there were present Dr. J. W. Noblo, Mossrs. J. W. 0. Two more matchos were played Bonnar, G. Balloch (directors), re-last night between the Hongkong H. Percy Smith, D. E. Clark, the Volunteer team and the 83rd Co.T. P. Hall, P. A. Xavior, E. T. Bunje, J. M. C. Machado, J. A.
BILLIARDS.
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Tuosday, 14th February. Race Meeting.
Wodnesday, 15th February. Raco Mooting Variety Entertainment at the R. E. Theatre.
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Thursday, 10th February... Race Meeting.
Belle View Hotel Skating Carnival,
Saturday, 18th Feb. Fancy Dress Ball, Lusitano Club,
Tuesday, 21st February. Canton and Macao Steamboat Co. Annual Meeting, noon.
Thursday 23rd February. Shakespearian Evening, Union Church.
Corporation Mosting, noon.
Saturday, 25th. Feb. Hongkong and Shanghai Bank- Club Germania, Fancy Dress
Ball,
The following regulation is and has to pay his own pas added to the prison go back if he elects to come out gulations published in tin. Even ifa man has to be in-Gazetto" on the 7th April, 1900, R.G.A... ided Home, his passage'money and on-pages 109-261 of the re-
The games resulted as follows: Tarrant and Enos Both (Soc-ing mes out of the sum which has gulations of Hongkong, 1910, Corp. Bullock (H.K.V.C.) 250 rotary). en withheld from his pay in and shall be inserted after re-points to Sergt. Macartney's 180.
first year or so. The amount gulation 207 thereof 267a, Gunnor McLonnon, H.K.V.O., 250 men, I propose to follow the The Chairman said :---Gentle- hold by the companies to cover Afaliommedan prisoners convicted to Gumor Goodall's 214.
cost of the voyage Homa is, for the first time will be allow
usaal, custom and take the report understand, about 839. Aod to observe the fast of Rama will be between Capt. Lammert, In accordance with the special On Monday night the games and statement of accounts as read: ond mate's pay runs to bat dau and during the fast will be Private Hamilton, Hongkong resolutions passed on 12th Jan- a'month and a mate's to $181. required to labour at such ro-Volunteer Corps, and Sergt. Hol uary last, and confirmed on the In the case of a company's duced task as the Medical Officer liday and Gunner Taylor, of the 27th of the surne month, the gen vent being obliged to go to considers proper,"
Royal Garrison Artillery, oral managers and directors re
Jolm's Cathedral.
Sunday, 20th February. Voluntoor Church, Parade, St.
To-day's Advertisements,
'DIOCESAN SCHOOL-'AND' ORPHANAGE.
CHOOL duties will be rotumed onl "For admission apply to
WEDNESDAY, 15th instant.
THE HEADMASTER Hongkong, 11th Feb., 1911.
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FOR SHANGHAI, MOJI, KOBE
AND YOKOHAMA, ':
THE P. & O. 5. N. Co.'s Steamshi
NORE,"
Captain G. Phillips, will leave for the above plaags TO-MORROW, the 12th February, at 5 p.m.
For Freight or Phaango, anply to
E. A. HEWETT,
Superintendent.
Tuesday, 28th February Vancy Dress Ball, Empire Skating Rink,
Hongkong, Ith Hub, 1911.
U. E, WARREN-&. CO.,, 89 & 32, Dos Vaux Road,
GRANITE AND MARBLE....
MERCHANTS.
unsttot Catalogues of Designs
FIGURE MONUMENTS, HEADSTONES, CROSSES, & longkong, 9th Feb., 1911..
+
A LING & CO.
FURNITURE AND
SUPPLIES.
874
"PHOTO
Intimation
KOWLOON BUTCHERY.
We beg to not by the roi'ents of Kowloon that we now havd on sic as our bowlo a Depot, Dalbin Road -
AUSTRALIAN FROZEN MEAT,
RABBITS, HARES, HAM, BACON,
THE DAIRY FARM Co., 1.Ed.
POPULAR "ASAHI" BEER
IRICES!
4 Doz, Quaits .........$19.00 per casa d. Dor. Pints............$13.50 Hongkong, jólb. December. 1010.
THE BRITISH FOREIGN IMPORT & EXPORT 00M- PANY, Central Buildings, Liverpool, signments of Local Produce on best England, is prepared to resolve Cor-
DEVELOPING, PRINTING
& ENLARGING.. terms.
19, Quoon's Road. Hongkong, Gth Feb., 1911.
FOR SALE. →
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A BUOY and COMPLETE BET of MOORINGS including 2 Total weight about 18 tons 11 art. Anchors, & Stud Chains nud Shacklos
Apply to
BOX, Care of Hongkong Telegrapli," Hongkong, Brd Feb., 1911.
[800
PO SING.
JEWELLER
& SILVERSMÍTH No. 1, POTTINGER Street,
C
ANTONESE SILVER WORK of. orery description done here, Moderate Prices.
Xmas and Now Year Presentsing great varicly and at spicini, ratos suit-. able to all tastes arkl purses.
Hongkong, 2nd Nov, 1910.
LEE YEE -
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HAIR DRESSING SALOON. HAS ALWAYS ON HAND CIGARS, CIGARETTES
AND
- TOILET REQUISITES FOR SALE.
-18, D'AGUILAR STREET HONURONO Hongkong, 3rd September, 1907.
OSMAN &
458
CASUM,
1 & 8 D'AQUILAR STREET,
JUST UNPACKED
Ladio Trimmed and
Untrimmed
HATS, RIBBONS, FLOWERS
& FEATHERS
MUSLIN & FIGURED VOILES
LACE ral EMBROIDERIES
pecialty.
TABLE LINENS, SERVIETTES
and HOUSEHOLD LINENS,
Samples on application.
Coast Port Orders carefully oze- sutod.
:
Hongkong, 6th Sept., 1910. [45
Port Wines and Clarets.
Rise in Prices in EUROPE in consequence of the complete failure of the 1910 Vintage,
We are prepared to meet local demands
AT OUR OLD PRICES,
and to supply Wines in Bulk
AT THE SAME PRICES,
(for the same quality of Wines) as were charged to residents by their Home Wino Merchants before the failure of the 1010 Vintage.
Samples and prices on application to
H. PRICE & CO., LTD.,
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
12, Queon's Road Central,
HONGKONG.
Telephone No. 135
Hongkong, Oth February, 1910.
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