*
*ay
COMPANY REPORT.
Canton Jasurance Office, Limited.
The report for presentation to the shareholders at the Thirty. third ordinary meeting of the Canton Insurance Office, Limited, to be bold at the Offices of the Company, on May 18, in se follows:-
The General Agents and Con- aulting Committee have pleasure in submitting a statement of the affaire of the Office made up to 31st December, 1913.
1912 Account, After paying an interim dividend of $18 per ahare on 22nd May, 1913, the amount standing to the credit of this account is $503,98)'66.
This, it is resolved,, 10 deal with in the following manner :-
To pay a final divid- end of $3 per share,
To add to Invest-
mentan Exobange Fluctuation Ac count,
To add to Réserve
Food,
...
To add to Reinsur-
ance Fund, To add to Under-
190,000.00
SCOTT EXPEDITITION. PICTURES.
Animated Pictures of the
Antarctic.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPA: THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1914.
POST OFFICE.
On, and after May let the New Sai Ying Pun Branoh Port Offico, nitrat- ed in the Banitary Department ollee Pukfulum Road, will be opened for the
transaction of business viz sale of stamps.
registration etc:
There was again only a mode: rate attendence at the Theatre
The office hours will be, weekdays—7 Royal last night when the Scollem to 7 pm; Sundays and Holidays to Expedition pictures were shown.
9 uia. and 6 to 7 p.m. The University ness on May lat.
Strange, and nurcasonable na it may seem to the incredulcu person who has seen so may historical incidents reproduced upon the motion picture screen (admittedly improvised), 1. animated pictures of the late Captain Robert Falcon Scott's a emerable expedition to he Antarctic were actually recordert by a member of the scientific ats who accompanied Captain Scott.
and
|
Branch Post Office will conse to do busi-
SHIPPING NEWS.
ARRIVED.
Amayo, Br. is. 4,350, G. J. Coldwell, 23rd Inst-Bombay, 18th Inst. Gen.— P. O. S. N. Co.
Cheongshing, Br. 1.980, Loddell, 23rd inst.
Tentein, 18th Inat. Gen.-J. M. &Co,
Chlyuen, Chinese ss. 1,177, W. Rosa, 23rd
inst-Shanghai, 19th inst. Gen. [ -C. M. 8. N, Co.
not be delivered on a signature only. The
Chinese registered correspondence will Halone. Ger. a. 771. 8. Besson. 23rd Inat.
-Tourune, 21st Inst. Gon~J, & į Chop of a frm of standing will in each be
Са required in addition. The Postmon have instructions not to part with any register- ed article until the above regulation hos been complied with.
The Delta with the Mall from London
WEATHER REPORT,
On the 23rd at 11:38—Depressions No [to the oast of Hokkaido and over the
lower Yangtse Valley.
Pressure has decreased in all districtă,
considerably over N. Japan and along the east coast of China, alightly in southern districts, and moderately elsewhere.
Hongkong Bainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 x.m. to-day, 0.00 Inobes.
Laisang. Br. 2,224, P Money, 22nd last.
Bingapore, 17th instant, Gon-1 M. & Co. ༄་ཝཱན Lycaon, Br. 4,814, J. Walt Walker find inst.-Singapore, 18th inst., Gen.-B. & 9.
(via Siberia) of Saturday the 4th inst. in Pheumpent, Br. u. 1,065, W. O. Bend, due to arrive here to-morrow.
The E. of Japan with the Canadian Mail, left Shanghal on Wednesday, the 22nd inst, at 5 pm and is due to arrive here on Saturday, the 75th ins), at 6a,m. The Korea with the American mail Is ioheduled to arrive hore, on Saturday. the 2nd May
MAILS DUE.
Siberian, Delta, 24th inst. American, Korea, 2nd May.
Carnelian, E. of Japun, 25th Inst.
MAILS VIA SIBERIA,
Loft London April' L April 2
=
Due Shangbal
April 18. April 20.
MAILS CLOSE TO-DAY
Shanghal, and North China (Europe vla Siberia) -Per ASS. YE, 23rd Inst., 5 p.m.
The member was Mr. Herbori 0. Pooting, Follow of the Royal Georgraphical Society of Grest $30,000 00 Britain, and a famous war corres
pondent, who in addition to his newspaper training bad distin guished himself by illustrating 40,000.00 Thirty different countries
publishing several volumes, not 100,000.00 ably "In Lotus Land, Japan," When Captain Scott decided to make the art of photography # department in bis expedition be selected" Mr. Ponting because o. his pre-eminencäin hischosen field of endeavour. Many of Mr. Pont- 143,980.00 ing's pictures are mado doubly in
toresting because they show their $603,980.00 subjects from the very beginning 1013 Account. The amount on through the different stages of standing at credit of this Account life to the final chapter, with is $1,514,267.78. Out of this almost unbelievable detail and the General Agents and consult reveal to science for the first time.ingno, ing Committee have declared en fasts never before suspected. interim dividend of $18 per share absorbing $180,000. The balance of $1,334,267.78 will be carried forward.
writing Suspenso Account to close the Account for year 1912,
Maitland, H. P. White and Hon. Mr. E. Shellim retire, but being eligible, offer themselves for re- election..
Cash
ASSETS.
23,468.42
in Iland and Consulting Committee.-The
...$ Hon. Sir Paul Chater, O.M.G., in Transit and Messrs. D. W. Craddock, F. Cash on Current Account and Fixed Deposite with Banka 975,507.35 Mortgages, Loans
and Debentures. 1,753,966,67
Govorn- Foreign
Silver ment Bonds. Exchequer Bonds and Indian Gor- ernment Stocks
Auditors.-The accounts have bean audited by Mesars H. Percy Smith F.C.A., and A. R. Lowe, C.A.. who, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election.
JARDINE, MATHESON
& CO., LD.,
Foreign. feniral Agents.
18,075.71
98,287.44
Govern
ment Gold Loans · 698,895.07
British, Colonial
$1,394,583.32
201,820.31
Working Account ·
Losses and Ulaims
paid,
Charges,
Commissions
Interim Dividend,
Balance 88 por Balance Sheet,
Net Premia Rec- aived, less Re- turna and Re- Insurances, Interest,
08,748,27
and Foreign Rail-
Port
Trust Bonds and
way and
Stocke
1,80-1,951.00 Other Investments,
180,000.00 Agency Balances.
=
503,980,66
$2,378.032 50
$2,180,426 52 108,401 00
Accounts ablo
Receiv-
380,768.00 131,037,74 872,369 54
42,313,84
$4,005,889 88 Sterling xbaoge taken at
1:11.3-16.
JARDINE, MATHESON
and Co., Ld., General Agents.
1C4.05 C. P. CHATER.) Members
Transfer Fees
*$2,378,032-56 E SHELLIM.
Working Account.
Losses and Crime
paid
Charges ...
T+0
Commissions
Balance
per
of
Consulting Committee.
[To make connection with the Dalny
stoamor leaving Shangbui on Monday, the 27th iaat, at noon.] Shanghai, & North China-For NOR- Japan via Kobo-Por DILWARA. 23rd
DERNEY, 23rd inst. 5 p.m.
last. 5p.m. Shanghai & North China--Per
YUNNAN, 23rd inst. 4 p.m.
TO-MORROW.
Swatow and Amoy-Por PAOTING, 24th
inst,.9 6.m.
23rd Inst.--Saigon, Rios & Gen.
W. T. L Taisho Maru, 2.637, R. Shimokawa, 22nd
int-Wel-bal-wel, 16th instant,: Goa.-M. B. K. Yingchow, Br. ss. 1,216, 0. C. Williams,
22nd Int-8hanghai, 19th Inst. Gen.-B. 8.
DEPARTED,
April 22.
Sungklang for Haiphong via Haihow
· Misumi Maru for auton Kathe for Deli via Swatdw Halmun for Swatow
Chingchow for Kwongyan Rabi for Iloilo via Manila Houg Moh for Si sgapore viu Amoy Chipshing for Tientsin via Swatow Atsuta Maru for Yokohama via Kobe Solveig for Kabo
CLEARANCES AT, THE
HARBOUR OFFICE.
April 22, Elsbeth for Macao Goalogan far London via Bangkok Hue for Halphong,via X, O. Wan Kwong-chan-wan tor K. C. Wan
April 21.
Norderney for Yokohama via Shanghai
Swatow, Amoy and Foochow -Per HAI-Talyo Mar for Dairon
CHING, 24th April, 10 am. Stralta & India via Calcutta Per
THONGWA, 24th inst. 11 n.m. Japan via Yokohamu-Per SUISANO.
24th inet 11a.m. Bangkok-Por SHANSI, 24th fret. 11 am Swatow Por WONGKO1, 24th inst., &
p.m.
SATURDAY, 25th April... Hoihow, Tourane-Per TRIUMPH, 25th
Inst. 8 a.m.
Pukhoi & Haiphong-Per MATHILDE,
25th April, 9am,
American
મ
English
Canadian
Mail.
via
Chiyaon for Cunton Luchow.for
Chibli for Sahi
Wuhu for Saigon
Drufar f
rfor Bangkok via Swatow Paoting for Shanghal vin, Swatow Laurtes for Salgon
Shanai for Bangkok Yunoan for Shanghai via, Ningpo Awaye for Shanghai
PASSENGERS ARRIVED,
Mail Steamers
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO.
ENGLISH MAIL.
FORECAST FOR THE 24 HOURS WILL despatch VESSELS to the Undermentioned PORTS on
about the DATES named --
ENDING AT NOON TO-MOBROW.
District:
Foreca.rt.
Hồngkong and Neighbourhood......
For
Steamers
1 W. or variable | LONDON, via Ur】 Delta.
winds, moderate ual Ports of Call Capt. W. R. Le Mare
to light. Fins at
R.N.R.
first, some rala, Juter.
LONDON & ANT-]
Formosa Channel ..................................
8.W. winds, strong.
WERP via Singa- Nubia
pore,
C'mbo, Port Said,
Assaye
3 South coast of China be- W. winds, tween H.K. and lamooks 3 moderate, 5.Bouth coast of Chloë 'be-≥ 8.E. winds,
twood H.K. and Hainan.....} moderate.
China Coast Meteorological Register.
Station.
23rd, April, a.zo.
Winde!
·
Hour.
Barometer.
Temperature,
Humidity,
D'tion.
Weather.
Wostook 78
Nemn.ro 60 20.47 Tokio
Hakodate
Д
29.67
W
29.75
Kocal
20.59
Aw
Nagasaki
K'ahima"
29,90
Oshima
29.87
BSW
Naha
29.93
Ishi'jima
29.01
Chefoo
Bonin Is.
30.01
29.08 44 92 ano
Whalwel
Hankow Iohang Kiukiang
..
Д
Penang, Capt. F. J. Fox
& Marseilles
SHANGHAI .................... Capt. G. J. Coldwell'
SHANGHAI Novara
MOJI, KOBE Capt. H. R. Hethe- AND YOKO.
HAMA...
rington.
R.N.R.
To Sail On Remarks
noon
Freight
25th Apr.
&P'sago.
about 29th Apr.
Freight
&P'eage
S a.m.
Freight
24th Apr.
& P'sage
about "
Freight
2nd May. ( & Psage
All the above steamers are fitted with Wireless Telegraphy:
For Freight, or Passage apply to
P.&O. 8. N. Co.'s office,
Hongkong, 21st Apr. 1914
E. A. Hewett,
Superintendent,
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
BREMEN.
GERMAN MAIL LINES
10.a.m.
About
THURS 30th April..
IMPERIAL
Changaha
Shanghai
For.
Gutziag
Sharp P. 78
29.69 63 29.76 63 28.80 73
Steamers.
080
SJW
1 om
To Fail on
3 or
2
Amoy 60 Swatow Talboku
29.86 70 90 a
99.91 73 86
Sa
99 97
NAPLES, GENOA, AL- Princess Alice
GLERS, GIBRALTAR, Capt. J. Bortfeldt SOUTHAMPTON,
20,300
TUESDAY, 28th Apr.
29.87
Thinhr
29.93
2003
A'WERP & H'BURG.J Calling at Manila
20.04
R
SHANGHAI.
Pdores
Borgun
29.95 P
2993
TSING-】 Lützow
ingi
TAU,
KOBE
29.31
Bw
AND Capt. H. Textor
Canton ва
29.93 73 85
00
YOKOHAMA
17,300
kong Gap Rook
ба
29.91 11
29.91 76 DL aw
10
M'LA, ANGAUR, YAP,
Macoo
29.30 75 080
t of
MARONN,
NEW Prinz Waldemar
SATUR,
Wuchow 9a 29.93 75 90 s
1 bo
GUINEA,BRISBANE, Capt. O. Jurany
16th May.
Pakhol
M
SYDNEY AND MEL-
6,100
9am.
fin
29.89 75 29.87 79
60
3
BOURNE
BW
5 b
Prinz Waldemar
O. St. J.
29.91 82
KOBE
Aparri Manila
29.92 76
A
1 b
Capt. O. Jurany
· About TUESDAY,
29.93 74
290
6,100
220.95 73
0 b
29.99 85
The
I b
Пу
20
JESSELTON, KUDAT & Borneo
BANDAKAN
28th Apr. MONDAY,
n
Labuan
29.96 88 29.00 85
Capt. J. Koehler
*
10
11th May, 9.a.m.
T. F. Claxton, Director.
Hojhow
Phullen
Tourane
ם
Philippine Ia, Japan via Naga- mki, Honolulu, United States, South
America, and Canada, Par 8.5. Assays from Bonbay etc. on Legaspi
floilo Francisco Per the 23rd last, RB Cooper, R. & N 8
Bacolod HONGKONG MARU, 25th Karmaal Mr & Mr Tatu, Miss Cottrell, Caba
Dr EFLOW JP inst. 10
PRowell. HJ Hengas- Straits, Burmah, Ceylon, Adeny. Corp 17 Davies, Lea Wing, M & Mrs. Inido, Western Australia, India, Oston. A F Macqueen, Mr & Mrested- Aden, Egypt, and Europe via on, ER Thackey, Mr & Mrs Shaw, Sir Edward & Lady french, Mr & Mrs Lee Shin-tung, Capt F R Packle, T Walt-Hongkong, Observatory, Apr. 23rd.
1.11.
Brindisi. (Late Lettare 11 a.m.
chard, Duncher, Stoner, Sobulty, Worg
to zoon, Extra Postage 10 coats.) (Supplementary mall on Chok-san, K O Kana, J Natsukawa, Li Fahrenheit on the level of the aes in in- 1 Barometer, reduced to 32 degrees board up to the time fixed for
departure of the mail (Extra Lit-sam, De Balach. Chan Ab Moh, Mr&ches, tenths and hundredths. L'ostage 10 centa) (Letters Miss Lambert.
posted to all the Pillar Baron
In time for the first clearance
2 Temperature, in the shade, lu đagrees Fahrenheit.
will be included in this contract SHIPS PASSED THE CANAL the Humidity of air saturated with mels-
mall) The Parcel mail will be closed on Friday the 10th inst.
5 p.m.-Per DELTA, 25th. Straits, India via Calcutta--Par ONSANO,
25th inst. 11a.m. Struits, Batavia, Choribon. Tezal, Same
CLDK and HourshayaPer BANRI MARU, 25th Inat. It
0.43
Philippine Is-Fer LOONGSANG 25th
I p.m.. Cebu---Por M.S, DOLLAR, 25th inst 4
p.m.
3 Humidity, in percentage of saturation,
being 100.
4 Direction of Wind, to two points. 5 Force of Wind, according to Beaufort
State of Wasther, b blue sky, o de- tached cloud, d drizzling rain, f fog, "g" gloomy,b hail, 1 lightning, o overcast, p passing showers, gaqually, r ralo, a snow,
thunder, v visibility, w dow wat.
London, 7th April. Arrivals from Chiun:-Tyo Maru, Nero The following vessels have passed the Canal:-Afax Kasama, Lutzow, Stevia, Scale, First Bulow, Kina."
London, 14th April. Arrivals from China-Bendoran, Atrons, Langsor, Egremont Castile, O. J. D. Ablero, Patricia, Monmouthshire,
The following vessels have passed the Canal.Canton, Denbighshire, Eomaens Hirano Mara, Hitachi Maru, Kleist, Nilo, Ping Bney, Sambin, Tyadeus, Vor waerts, Africa, Magellan.
London, 17th April, Anivals from China:-Ellos Rickmeri, Shanghal & North China--Per HAN-Erroll, Hirano Mara, Kleist, Tydens,
BANG, 25th inst, 3 pin.
Siberlan
Shanghai, & North China (Europe via Siboria) Per YINOCHOW, 25th inst. 5p.m.
Auditors' Iloport.-We repor that we
have examined the ...$ 951,050 67 Accounts of the Company at the
91,000.34 Head Office with the Bocks and. Shanghai & North China Japan via Koba 212,229.16 Vouchers in Hongkong nad
Por LAISANO 25th Inst. 5p.m. returns received from the various Shanghai & North China Per WU- Balance Shoot... 1,514,287.78 Agencies for the your ending 31st
CHANG, 25th inet. 5 p.m. December, 1913. We have alsı
SUNDAY 26th April. $2,773,085 95 Paliefied ourselves as to the Swatow-Per HAJMUN,26th inst. 98.
existence and value of the Securi Swatow, Anicy & Formosa via Tamaui- '. tica for Investments, Cash in band,
Por DALJIN MARU, 26th inst. 9 a.m. in transit, at Bankers and au ...$2,551,127 01 Mortgage to the amounts specified.
221,884.66 We have obtained all the in Shanghai
98,28 formation and explanations we have required and, în our opinion.
Net Peremia Re- coived, lose Re- turns and Re-
inearances
Interest
Transfer fers
...
$2,773,085 95 the above Balance Sheet is
properly drawn up so as to exhibi
Balance Sheet.
LIABILITIES...
Capital:-
10,000 Shares of
$250 each-$2,500,000
cf which $50 per
a uue and correct view of the
stato of the Company's affaire
**
MONDAY, 27th April,
& North China--Par WOSANG
27th inst. 5 p.m.
TUESDAY 28th April, 2
according to the best of our Swatow, information and the explanation:
Buoke of the Company.
Philippine la, Straits, Burinah, Ceylon, Adelaide, Western Aus tralia, India, Aden, Egypt and Europe via Naples Per P Amoy and Fooohow--For HAI-
ALICE, 28th inst. 9 a.m.
TAN. 28th April, 10 am.
given to us and as shown by the Philippins IFer TEAN 28th inst. 3 p.m. Wot, Hal Wei & TientalnPer OHEONG-
SHING, 28th fast, 5 p.m.. WEDNESDAY, 9th April.
abare bos boen paid up...
$ 500,000.00
H. PERCY SMITH,
̈F. C. A.
Reserve Fund a
per last Account 1,600,000.00 A. R. LOWE O. A
Re-Insurance Fund
Investment and Ex.
obonge Fluctua
tion Account
Underwriting.
Auditors. Dongkong, 20th April, 1914.
362,355.57
101,005 20
i
SILIMPOP ON COAL, -
BUNKERS
· Suspense Account' 277,589 77
Uncollected Divid
Lenda.
Accounts Payable Working Account, 1912, an per Statement. Working Account 1913, per- Statement
21,757,00 54,873 00
I
can be supplied at cheap Rates at:
503,980.66 SANDAKAN tổ - SEBATTIK
(British North Borneo),
1.514,287.78
Al those ports steamers calling for bunker coal exclusively are exompt from all shipping duen $4,095,880.88, and larges.
A BUNE.
في
"Philippias Islands, Australia, Tasmania & New Zealand vla Port Darwin-Per TAIYUAN 29th April, 9 am
Hoihow,Pakho & Haiphong--Per KAI-
FONE, 20th April, 0 a.m. Swatow-Per HAIMUN 29th Int. 10a.m.
Ameri-
Mail.
וני ....
Glontarg
The following vossols have parted the Canal:-Australien, E.. F. Ferdinand, Ma- chaon, Spozla.
0 Rain lainches, tenths and hundredths
METEOROLOGICAL.
Provious
Pr+d sh
Day On date On date
at & gari
.:29.04
20.94
29,00
80
76
83
74
71"
1
SW W
2-
London, 21st April
Barometer.... Arrivals from Calou :-Australian. The following vessels have passed the Humidity
Temperature .... Canal:-Bentaria, Koeman, Meinam, Wind Direction ...NNW Maru. Ningohow, Sithonia, Indrudez, Kator Force
Oystere, Fresh, Friod or Stewed Findon Haddocks. Kippers &o
ALEXANDRA CAFE.
Weather NKONEET,
Ral
komast
Higaert apes als Temperature on the sand
HE. Observatory, 23rd Apr.
T. F. CLAXTON, Director.
Mail Sramers ·
PACIFIC MAIL S.S. CO.
AMERICAN MAIL LINE TO SAN FRANCISCO
Via Shanghai or Manila, Nagasaki, Inland Sea, Koba, Yokohama and Honolulu.
THE SUNSHINE BELT
Operating the following steamiere
MONGOLIA, MANCHURIA, KOREA, SIBERIA and
NILE, CHINA and PERSIA..
Some Features of Bervice: Electric Fans, Swimming Tank, Orchestra, Amusements, Wireless Telegraph Submarine Signal Service and Bilge Keels,
Shanghai and North China' amous ontorers.org
Onlaine under pasonal supervision of Mr. V. Moroni, one of the World's Japan via Nagasal Viotorin
Ketum portion el round-trip Ückets, 'as «bove, available for Passego Via C.P.R, from Vancouver !! and Tacoma-ParfOANADA destic Cable Passengers have the Privilege of travelling by Rall between ports of Jugan.
E MARU, 29th April, lia.m...
THURSDAY, 30th April. Wal-hai-wal & Tientsin-PorHUICHOW
30th inst. 11 a.. cg Bhanghal, North China, Japan, via Nagasaki, United States, South America and Canada via Vancouver (Europe.
Shanghái
via
9,000 tons, Sailing, Tues., 29th Apr. at noon.
Hongkong-Manlia Service.
Steamér; Persla..
Fram HONGKONG.
Hongkong
Arrien Manila,
Apr. 28......PERSIA ....... Apr. 30. May, 27...CHINA....................... May.20.
Siberia)-Por EMPRESS OF King's Buliding (opp, Blace Pier),
JAPAN, 30th inst., 10.30 a m
N. China-Por ANHUI,,
30th 3 p.r.
All the steamers of the European Line are fitted with Wireless Telegraphy. New System of Telefunken.
FREIGHT LINE.
NEXT SAILING FROM HONGKONG.
Norderney Helgoland Borkum
OUTWARD;
About
..24th April. Altair...... .....2nd May, Durendart
21st May,
HOMEWARD.
About 25th May.
8th June.
For Marscilles, Rotterdamn and For Marseilles, Rotterdam and
Bremen/Hamburg:
Helgoland about M. of June.
Bremen/Hamburg:
Altair
Beginning of July.
For Havre, Einden and Bremem For Havre, Emden and Hamburg
Hamburg:
Borkum about End of June,
For further Particulars, apply to
Bremen:
End of July.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD
MELCHERS & CO.,
GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG and OHINA
Hongkong, 23rd Apr., 1914.
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES
FRENCH MAIL LINES.
FORTNIGHTLY
SERVICE TO AND FROM JAPAN via SHANGHAI
TO
FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE
·AND FROM EUROPE via SUEZ CANAL.
For SHANGHAI, KOBE AND.)
YOKOHAMA
MARSEILLE via PORTS
Bleamers Polynesien Magellan
To sail
Srd May.
17th May.
V. Ciotat
31st May
Paul Lecat
5th May,
Cordillere Magellan
19th Mas.
2nd June,
ALL STEAMERS FITTED WITH WIRELESS. Transkipping on the Co.'s Steamers at Colombo, for Calcutta, Bombay and Australla, at Port Said for the Levant, Constantinople and Black Sea.
Through Tickets to London via París by rail- 4 Circular tickets to Europe via Buss and SINERIAN ROUTE and vice-vera For further particulare apply to,
From MANILA.
| delivered here.
Leave
Due Hongkong+
May. 9, ...May. 7.
Apr. 30.MAKOREA May. 3......SIBERIA.
R. C. MORTON,
Ar
P. THOMAS, Agent
W. Noble
Bergkong
Printed and Published by the Proprietor, Dr.
Toe House Street, in the City of