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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25 1911
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Hongkong.
24th, February, 1911.
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To-day's Advertisements.
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PRICES AS USUAL. Business Managor: Harry A. Dooley. Hongkong, Ráth Fox, 1911. £890
THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN "COMPANY, LIMITED.
[Continuod from Pago 4.] the work of the Bank, and thus THE "REPUBLICA.” tion. With regard to the facts As regards actual results dur- wo aro able to feel that while
alleged in the article com ing the past year, Llave to record there is no falling off in our About 1 o'clock yesterday aftor-plained of we understand that the conclusion of an Anglo- dividende full provision is being noon the Proprietor of this Journal certain portions thereof are Tho annual mooting of the Gorinan supplementary loan of made to meet any and every received the following letter:-
inaccurato, 18 for instance Hongkong Hotel Company Limit L4,800,000 for tho completion of sudden enll. which may be made
(among others) that the opinion od, took place this forenoon at the the Tiontsin-Pukow railway line, on the resources..of the Bank,
generally hold by the Portuguese Hotel. Thoro woro prosent a line likely to be of immons such as must from time to time
both in Hongkong and Macao was Messrs, W. H. Potts, (presiding). importance in opening up the occur in the history of an Dear Sir,-1 am instructed by that the "Republica" should have Dr. J. W. Noblo, Hon. Mr. E. north-eastern provinces of China institution such as this. The Commander Cunha Lima of the been long ago put upon the scrap Osborno (directors), M. S. Northe Of this amount, #1
sum of Chairman
has made speciul Portuguese cruiser "Republica" heap, and that there was discon-cote, E. W. Terry, A. Bryor, 13,000,000, was recently issued reference to railway extension to inform you that his attention tent on board the ship not only on A. F. Davies, Ellis Kadoorie, E. on the Berlin and Loulon mar- in China, auf I am sure we all has been called to an article in cebunt of arrearsof pay, but also D. Haskell, W. E. Clarko, J. II. kets, and the satisfactory result entirely endorse what he has your issue of Wednesday the 22nd. boense of the bad quality of food Taggart, Sho Po Shan, Lai Chuu, of this issue plords proof of the said is to the advisability, not instant handled Portugnoso gun-supplied.. For those and any Fung Fat Hang and O. Maonoy high place-which Chinese credit to say the necessity for the boat Republien. No coal wad no other erroneous statements con- (Secretary). continues to hold, and of the de- Kowloon-auton line being es powdor, containing statements tained in the article in question The Chairman Giontio-To-night! mant for Chinose bonds which tended to Hankow, thus linking seriously reflecting on the wo frankly apologise and un-men, with your permission we arenccompanied by the giaranfers us with the vast, mi ever efficiency of the cruiser and ou reservedly withdraw name and will take the report and acconuts in which the public have learned expanding railway system which the Portuguese (overnment: further intimate to any one who as read. During the period under to put their faith,
now extends throughout the Those depreciatory statements may feel aggrieved in consequence review we only had the use of " The loan agreement for the length and breadth of Asin. are each and every one of them, of such statements laving been portion of the now wing. (south "Hukuang Railways," or The extensión for which special sections of tho Ilmakow-Can-reference has been trade will except the change of name of the ade, our regrets that the same block) owing to late delivery of vessel, absolutely false. I am ever were made. As previously the building; "there were many ton and Hankow-Szechuh lings unpostionably banalit not only therefore to request you at the stated the Proprietor of this delays and it appears next to im lying within the provinces of our Colong, but our neighbors earliest possible momont to pub. Journal sincerely regrets that possible, in Hongkong, for build- Hupel and Huin, not in the adjoining provinces of fish in a prominent position in the article in question over ings to be completed in contract advancedgrontly sincy your China, and we hope to see it your paper and in the other local appeared at all in our columne time. Now that the now wing has Chairman ako to vo on accomplished at an early dale English and Chinese, papers an though at the same time he been opened the hotel is in a the subject last year. His discus. As we all know ist Autumn absolute, unqualified and uncomfools it is only proper to better position to cater to the ro sion has in fact been suspeniled affairs in the north wero is a ditional rotractation of those state-emphasis as has been done above, quirements of the travelling pending an abatemput of pro- most critical position, particularly ments necompanied by a fall that hos of opinion that undue public, and I feel Sure that withi vincial feeling on the subject and in Shanghai, where it was fortred at apology to the Portuguese Govern-weight has been attached thereto, a removal of the dificulties known of time a serious and far reach-ient and to the officers and men of
ours now is, wo should be ablo. tổ to confront the Chinore Tovern- ing collapse - in the general the cruiser" Republica" for the
secure the bulk of the trailo, oven ment, Negotiations for the com- credit of the community might, baso and unfounded libels upon
though the competition is very pletion of the arrangement, have have taken place. Speaking on them inserted in your paper-
A report has reached the Police groat. While wo can get money however, recently barn reopened, rely as an outsider, I might al- the form of such retractation Station this morning that a tiger at 6 per cent. we have not called and it is hoped that the desire of most say an impartial spectator and apology to be first approv-has made its way to Stanley, and up the $25 liability on the 8,000 all parties to bring this long de of what was taking place, it was ed of by mo.
created some excitement, Three now shares, your directors deem- ferrod matter to a enelusion, plain that, the business com- do not doubt that the article cattle were killed. How the tigering it more advantageousto share- may roult in an early and satis, inuity of the Far East was pass" in question has been inserted got to illat part of the island no-holders gonerally not to do so. factory settlement.
ing through one of the most serions without your personal knowledge body knows. Most probably it in recommending the appropria- The whole of the British section crises which has arisen in the end that your editors Ive boon swan across from the mainland.tion of profits your directors have and part of the Chinese section history of the cistern trade. grossly decoivod by some de
departed from their usual custom of the railway between. Kowloon I believe that an overwhelming signing person for an object
of making a liberal allowance for and. Cintai have recently been disaster was ultimately prevented which must be apparent to you,
writing off, and have stretched a opened to, traffic an within a few largely by the able arner in and that you will be glad to
point in favour of maintaining the months it is probable that trains which the Hongkong and Shang, mike such reparation in your
same dividend for the reason that | NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. will bo running over the outire hai Bark was thus handled und
power for the art you havo
tho working account has been burdened with expenditure of a however as this lina, in itself, is, the Mangement stepped into the in the event of your refusal to boloro its advantages can be fully breach, On the last occasion on accede to my client's reasonable folt, the trunk line between Can's which I had the honour of second request, I have no option but to ton and Hankow must to con- ing the report and accounts wo koerimind proceedings against structed. When Bat is accom- joined in deploring the loss of our you, your editors and publisher, plished there is no doubt in my dear old friend "The Lack of in order to viniento the honour mind think great material benefits Hongkong," while we console of my client's country and to will accrue bath to this Colony pusvos with the thought that prevent, similar scandalous at
This place was to be so worthily treks in future.. I mäntioned, when we last met, filled by the Chief Managor just Mr. J. R. M. Shilth's departure appointed by the board. Time from this Colely on bomb havo | passos and, in his turn, Mr. J. R. and in expressing now our keen M. Smith. lys left for home, where regret at his subrequent retire, we trust, he will have many ment, I know I voice not only thin years of leisure before him. We foolings of my colleagues on the, we are glad to know that his sur- Bourd but loss of all shareholders vices are not to be altogether lost wad of the Staff. Mr. Smith bas to the Bault, but that he will rendorel invaluable services to still continue to bonolitus with his the Bank. The successiveroports advice. He has left behind him a since he took over the Chief reputation of which he anglit to be Managership in 1982, record the proud and has to the full justified able manner in which he control the confidence reposo I in him by led the affairs of the Bank. Al- tho-bird and shareholders of the though we lose his excentive sor-Bank. In Mr.Stabb, our now Chief vices in the Eat you will be Munger, we greet an old friend, pleased to hear that he has been one whom we are, I am sure, all vited to occupy a seat on the glad to see in the honourable London Committen where his ex-position in which he has been porience med knowledge of placed and which he has so wor- Eastern Banking will be of grent thily won. I feel sure that I am value to wi. (Applanso.), Me: No, justified in saying the shareholders Stabb who has been acting Chief of the Bank knowing Mr. Stabb's Manager during Mr. Smith's repitation will entirely endorso absonce has born appointed Chief the wiso selection made by the Manager. (Applause.) He con-board, and will agree that our in- mands the implicit confiience of terests could not liave been placed your directors, and I think I'may | in mare capable hands. add, of the shareholders generally. The motion was carried unani- (Applause),
mously,
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FIRE AT WEST POINT.
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Fatimatious.
KOWLOON BUTCHERY.
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FRICES: 4 Dor: Quarts.........$19 bo per car 8 Der Piotr... $13,53 Hongkong, 15th December, 1910. [í
C. E. WARREN & CO.,
length of the line. Important the courage and skill with which done, but 1, must warn you that night at 7.15 p.m., a fire. having non-recurrrent nature in connor-E TWENTY-FOURTH OR- 30 & 32, Dos Vœux Road.
and to Canton.
Before moving the adoption of the raport nui accounts as pre- sontod Ishall be pleased to answer any questions you try put to the chair.
There being no questions, the Chairman moved the adoption of
the report and statement of ae- counts, as-presenteil,
Mr. A. II. Ougli proposed that the election of Mr. G. Friesland and Mr. W. Logan as directors be confirmed and that Mr. N. A. Sobs, Mr. K. Shewan and Mr. G. Balloch be re-elected directors.
Mr. C. H. Itoss seconded and tho mation unanimously was agreed to.
Yours faithfully,
LEO 'ALMADA GASTRO.
Dr. J. W. Noble,
Proprietor,
DINARY ANNUAL MEET-
THREE HOUSES GUTTED.
A fire alarin was soundel last broken out at West Point. Road West, in which five houses new wing.
The outbreak was in Connaught, tion with the opening of the ING SHAREHOLDERS will be Those remarks are nuld at the Offices of Messrs. Jardins, were ablaze. It originated at prompted by a suggestion made Matheson & Co., Ltd, on SATUR- No, 127, and spread out to the to the directors by a shareholder, DAY, the 41 March, at 1280 ... two other houses at the side, urging that the dividend should No. 126 and 128, and also put two houses in Eastern Street, ablaze. Nos. A and B3 houses, Nos. 127, Connaught Road West, A2 and 12, Eastern Street, were gutted, and the remaining two were damaged by water.
GRANITE AND MARBLE MERCHANTS.
for the purpose of resiving the Report lastrated Catalogues of Designs of Accounts for the year cuing 31st of the Directors and the Statement of December, 1910.
which has not in the slightest not bo roduced, a suggestion degree influenced their decision.
Tho TRANSTER BOOKS, of the Before moving the adoption of the roport and accounts I shall be Copy will be CLOSED from 27th: ploused to answer any questions.inst. to 4th March, both days inclusive.
There being no questions, the
EDWARD OSBORNE, Socretary.. Chairinan proposed the adoption of the report and accounts, and Mr. Northcote secondod.
Carried.
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The brigado lost no time in turning out. The two fire floats were also presont, lying along- side the praya, and for tho first time the monitor was seen election of the Hon. Mr. E. Mr. Bryer proposed the re- working. The water supply was plentiful but the fire burned up Osborno as a director. Soconded till midnight. All day the fire-by Mr. Terry. Carried' un- mon have been working at the animously. premises.
Matches and kerosine
word
Mr. Taggart proposed, and Mr. Davies seconded, the re- election of Messrs. H. U. Joffries and A. R. Lowe, C.A., as auditors.
Carried.
"Hongkong Tolegraph." This letter was written under instructions from Commandor Cuna Lima, a gentleman whose personality is such that we feel sure that the last thing that any one would dream of doing would ho to either shundor ha by word of mouth or libel him in public print. He demands from the Pro-stored on the ground floor of 127, prietor of this Journal an absoluto, and in the remaining houses are inqualified and unconditional re-general store deatore, with a large tractation of the statements com quantity of rice stored on the pro- that is all the business and divi- The Chairman:--Gentlemen, plained of in his letter, accom- mises. panied by a full apology to the The damage is estimated rough-dend warrants will be ready on Portugueso Government and to ly at $80,000. the officers and men of the critiser
Monday. Thank you for your "Republica." It is extremely difficult to apologise for what is taken to be a personal affront when the same has beon neither! The final in the Grand Hotel intended, expressed or implied.. handicap will take place on Wed- We think that unwarranted nesday night, betwcon Thornhill woight has been attached to the and Boll," article in question, which in real-} ity it is far from moriting. The Proprietor regrets exceed. ingly that this Articlo should have appeared in the colums
BILLIARDS.
MARINE COURT.
At the Marino Court this morn
Toanes, Mr. W. Hutton Potts and written on beliulf of Commander After the Japanese Captain had
LOG BOOK.
attendance.
Co-day's Advertisements
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
THE DIVIDEND DECLARED for the Hall-Yoir carling 81st December, 1910, at the rate of Two. Founds Sterling together with a Bonus
tions, where Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
N. J. STABB,
Chief Manager.
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of this Journal and would adding before Commander C. W. that had he seen such article Beckwith, N., Captain A. Her Five Shillings Sterling per Share of or known it was intended to be Stewart, of the 8.5. Haimun, $125 is Payable on and after MON- inserted he would have immedi- charged Captain Marayama, of DAY, the 27th day of February, ately suppressed it and consigned the U.S.K... Daiji, with failing Current, at d Offices of the Corpora Tho Hon. Mr. E. A. Hewett On the motion of Dr. J. W. it to the wastopaper busket.
'to observe the rules of the road in said:-Having boon, asked to Noble, siconded by Mr. C. A, - It would appear from the letter the waters of the Colony second the report and accounts need hardly say I havo muel Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar were re- Cunha Lima that the article com- given ovidence, Commander Book- pleasure in doing so, as it is a olortal nuditors.
plained of was inserted through with, R.N., found that the Daiji privilege to be associated withi The Chairman-That is all the a deception of the Editor of this had been, for no reason, mancu Hongkong, 26th Feb., 1911. such an institution as the Hong-business, gentlemon. I thank you Journal by como designing por- Haimun. He considorol that by THE KOWLOON LAND AND
vrod so as to be a danger to the kong and Shanghai Bauk, which for your attendance. The divid- son for an object which must now year after your can continue to end warrants will be ready on be apparent to the Proprietor of so acting the Captain of the 8.8. ¡BUILDING COMPANY, LTD, placa boforo its shareholders so Monday
this Journal. So far as the Pro-. Daiji hal placed both ships in a satisfactory balance sheet. I
prietor is concerned he can only highly dangerous position, and NOTICE is hereby given that the will not attempt to follow the
say that no object with regard to that a collision was only avorted, TWENTY-SECOD ORDIY- Chairman in all the details of j
the insertion of the article com- by the Captain of the s.s. Huimun ARY MEETI Qof SHAREHOLD his able and comprehensive Thes.s.PrinzSigismund arrived plained of is apparent to him, and putting his helm to starboard. ERS in this Company will be held speech, which has so clearly set this morning at daylight from that with regard to the deception Both charges being proved, that the Company's Office, Victorin forth the very great and diver Australia via Manila. She will of the Editor by some design Court contenced Captain Mara- Buildings, on WEDNESDAY, the sified nature of the work carried leave again on Sunday morning ing porson neither the Pro vama to a fine of $150, or, in de- 8th March, 1911, at 12 o'clock Noon, on by the Bank, There are,
for the purpose of receiving the Report The P. & Q., 8.s. Palawan is priotor. nor the Editor nor any
funlt, to go to prison for three of the Directors together with State- however, one or two points to expected to arrive in Hongkong other employe of this Journal is months with hard labour. The ment of Accounts for the year ending which I will venture to direct to-morrow (Sunday) at 11. 4.10. in possession of any information, fine was paid. special attention. For reasons She will sail for Northern ports which would lead him to believe" The offence was committed on which I think we only too woll on Monday at noon.
that the insertion of the article the 12th and 24th inst, understand, British -Cousols are, The M. M. outward minil complained of was in any sonso the or were, a few woɔke ngo, at a stemmer Ernest Simons is due to result of the machinations of any Hongkong passengers booked lower point than they have been arrive here on Monday next at 3 for a great number of years.ui. The wise and conservative manner In which the Bank is controlled nie o cu tura re daylight in koping its securition written, down to a low figuro is fully on Mʊn lay, demonstrated by this fact that Tho Kitano Maru is duo hero this further shrinkage in the on Monday morning and will Telus of Console has been fully depart for Europe on lat prezime,
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The homeward French
dosigning person. In point of fact for Shanghai by the s.s. Palawan, there was no object underlying, sailing on Monday, includo Mr. the publication of the article in and.Miss Green, Mosses. Parker question which emanated from and Wayne. news gathered by a representative
of this Journal in the ordinary
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We understand that tho Thistle
way from a British "Bluejacket," "will proceed down-river early this who volunteered the information week. She awaits the arrival of in the course of a casual convoreas the Suipe of Hank
Hankow
1st December, 1910.
The REGISTER of SHARES of The Company will by CLOSED from FRIDAY, Third March, to WED- NESDAY, 8th March (both days transfer of Shares can be registered. inclusiva) during which period no
By Order of the Board of Directors, A. SHELTON HOOPER,
Becretary to the Hongkong Land Investment & Agency'
Agents for the Kowbon Land
and Building Co., Ld. Hongkong, 20th Feb, 1011,
Hongkong, 18th Feb., 1911.
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