THE HONG KONG TELEGRAPH.
SECOND EXTRA
THE TAI ON PIRACY ranged by people being then resident in certain villages or towne, the exact position of which is well known to the Chinese Authorities.
Strong Rerresentations from Hongkong.
HOME ÍOVERNMENT APʼROACHED.
Chinese Athorities to Co-operate
A Suppression.
The pcretary of the Chamber of Opmerce forwards na the follaig correspondence with the overnment etc., regarding the coat Tai On" Piracy:
Jongkong, 2nd May, 1914. jir,-At a Committeo Monting. Ad immediately subsequent to do annual general moeting of nemibors on Tuesday the 28th: ultino tlie recent piratical attack on the as. Tai On "and the increasing frequency of like out- rages were discussed,
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, JULY 18, 1914,
endless herewith for your informa-DENTISTRY ORDINANCE. tion a copy of a letter which was addressed to the Foreign Office by instruction of my Council on
the recommendation of the Far Constitution of the New Board Eastern Section of this Chamber.
1 take this opportunity to inform
THE P. & O. COMPANY.
RUBI AND ZAFIRO.
The Combine with the British India Company Confirmed.
My Committee considers thoro- fore that the strongest possible
His Excellency the Governor |representations should be made you that Mr. Henry Koswick, M.
oither to the high local officiais, of Messrs, Matheson & Co., is has been pleased to appointing of the stockholders of the or to the Central Government no longer Chairous of our Farnder Section 3 of the Dentistry inont through his Majesty's Easterts Section, Mr. F. Anderson Ordinance, 1914, (Ordinance No. Minister or the subject, and that of Messrs. llbert, Anderson & Co. 10 of 1914), the following gentle the Chinese Officials should be and who is also Chairman of the men to be members of the Dental requested to go to the root of the Chins Association of Loudon, Board for a term of three years evil and deal in the first placo now holding that position. with the pirates homo and their
Youus Taithfully,
The Principal Civil Medical local shipping
Officer (Chairman), en officio." Dr. George Ernest Aubrey. Dr. Frederic Osmund Stedman,
have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant, (Sg4) Ep A. M. WIHLIAMS,
Secretary.
The Bonourable, "
The Colonial Soerotary. "Reply, from the Government.
Hongkong, 5th May, 1914. Sir,
... (828) CHARLES É. MUSGRAVE,
Secretary.
The Secretary, Chamber of Commorce,
Hongkong.
(Enclosure.)
Loulou, 15th May, 1914. The Rt. Hon. Sir Edward Grey,
| K.8., M. P., Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Office, SAW.
14
upon
from this date :-
Dr. Frederick Howard Kew.
| Dr. Josoph Whittlösay Noble.
TENDERS WANTED..
:--
GYMKHANA AGAIN POSTPONED.
with water.
The Cablenews American o July 14 has the following:-
The gymkhana has again been Chinese morohants of the reasons. Should the weather be postponed to-day, for obvious various cities in the Talanda have favourable next week, the event. An extraordinary general meet- Peninsular and Oriental Steam started a subscription list with will take place on Saturday next. Navigation Company was held on the idea of buying the steamers The course is literally covered
4th ult, at the offices, Leadenhall Rubi and Zafiro, which are soon street, E.O., Sir Thomas Suther land, DUAL.G., the chairman, to be taken off the run by the prosiding, for the purpose of Philippines Steamship Company, coneidering and, if thought fit, and starting a company of their passing a resolution approving the
own to ply between Hongkong conditional agreement, dated 27th ult, between the British India and Manila with the ships under Steam Navigation Company, British registry. Limited, and the company, The It ia etatod no definito agree secretary (Mfr. F.J. Abbott) having ment has been reached so far but read the notice. convening, the it is reported that the company meeting,
:
The Chairman at the outset Wante P510,000 for the two referred to some conversations he steamers,
FREIGHT CIRCULAR.
The Market Rather Quiet, their freight oiroular dated July Messrs. Lamke and Rogge, in 18, state
Since our last report dated the 4th instant, the market has continued rather quiet and the anticipated improvement in 1. A foling of insecurity is
In directed to acknowledge
had some 12 years ago with Sir Sir-1 am instructed to inform The Hongkong Wireless Station. James Maokay, now Lord Tuch-
freights has not materialized to abroad which must have a de- the receipt of your latter of the you that this Chamber has receiv».
any extent. Owing to the floods leterious effect, on the Colony's 2nd May submitting the views of fed from the Hongkong Chamber
cape, with regard to a possible
up West River still interrupting trado, already heavily penalised the Commitres of the General of Commerce a cablegram asking It is notified in the Gazsite that combination between the two satisfied not only that we have communication between the by Currency problems and the Chamber of Commore on the it to “very serongly urge
tonders will be received at the concerns. He mentioned this old succeeded in creating a valuable interior and Canton, rice-dealers unaoitled state of the Two Kwang. subject of pirates and the niensis Majesty's Government the Colonial Secretary's Ollice until latory because it had often been alliance, but that we have made have been prevented from pro- 2. It is a fact, worthy of note to be taken for their suppression. the necessity for pressing the noon of Tuesday, the 4th day of stated, within the last two or three a prudent contract for this com cooding to Canton to transact that in every piratical outrage on 2. Tam to inform you that a Chinese Governmout to promptly August, 1014, for the orection of years, that he, Sir Thomas, had a pany in exchanging stock instead business and the local market has my Committee boliese, the attack shortly report on the additional in Southern waters in the interosisend Quarters at Cape D'Aguilar gambling in the company's stock great advantage, which is that we for tonnage Saigon to this, result- the British flag in local waters, Commition is now sitting and will and thoroughly deal with pirates the Wireless Operating Station rooted objection to combinations of paying caal in connection ralel weaker.
of this character. When the with this adventure. We have one There has been some inquiry has taken place on the outward precautions necessary to prevent fol. human hair and of the trades Tenders are also being invited voyage from the Colony. Pro piracies of diver Steamers, and affected by their depredations. for forming concrete foundations set in two years ago there was remain in possession of the liquid ing in a fixture of one steamer at surably, therefore, this pirates also precautions against piracy The Hongkong Charaber also to Tank, Western Market, South at the shadow of a combine in assots of the company, which 15.1/2 cents. Some further char are shippor s passengers at | of ocean-going steamers, by express the view that it Block; providing and fixing 200 front of the company, and the amount to-day to upwards of tering should be expected very #Hongkong itself.
pirates embarking in the guise absolutely essential that the naval feet of l'ipe Railing in Findlay there was apparently a tendency large amount of shipbuilding seriously damaged the standing directors so stated. Even to-day £3,500,000, notwithstanding the soon as the recent floods have 3. The inference to be drawn of passengers at Hongkong. "patrol should be increase from (2) is that the Chinoes 3. In the meantime the Chin Southern waters and more parti in the Northern face of Victoria in certain directions to revive which we have accomplished in crop, and large quantites of Rice officials possess some system of ese Autritios have been scolarly in the Kwangtung Delta, Peak; and the supply of electrical similar amoure, but he could recent years. The British India will have to be imported.
Assure them that such rumours directors who are to join our joint sspionage or method of detectionmunicate with and they have and they add that villages stores during 1915.
Rice exports from Saigon from more efficient than our own, or already taken vory active stops which are the headquarters of the
to-day had no more foundation board are, as you can well believe, 1st of January to 1st July amount than they had two years ago. The men of the highest standing, and to 729,372 tons as compared with for some reason it is simpler for to bring to justice the pirates who pirates are quite well known and the pirates to ship in Hongkong pirited Childar" and to than at a treaty port or
search at the survivors of the station.
gang concerned in the attempt to 4. In the case of the Sainan pirate the "Tai On".
+;
L
way
Road and 200 feet in New Road
that steps ought to be taken to of pirates in Chinese Southern Present position involved a policy we are happy to have my friend, 560,699 tons during correspond- deal with them in an exemplary waters. manner.
Yours faithfully,
Seorotary.
Chamber of Commerce,
Hongkong. Enclosure.
I may add that the Far Eastern |!! (Szd.) ̊C. E. MUSGRAVE, Piracy in 1000 the suggestion was:
1. Arrangements have also Section of the bamber including made that the suppression of been made with the Naval the leading firms engaget in Chin- The Secretary, piracy should be attempted by Authorities for the better pro-ese trade, desire to give the fullest
(1) The organization of Chi-tection of vessels trading between nese River Police Patrols using Hongkong and the West River. armed launches and under the command of European Officers,
or
(2) The patrol of the River
I am, Sir,
Your obedient servant."
and Canton Delta by British The Secretary.
Gunboats at the expense of the Chinese Government...
5. My Committee does not know what, if any; systom of patrol is now extant on the
river,
but it is to noted that most of the outrages occur between this
port and Wong Moon.
merce.
of Commerce very strongly urge upou British Government neces sity for prossing Chiuere Govern- ment to promptly and thoroughly
to warrant.
Another Letter.
work.
and
your.
there is no demand
G. A patrol of this part of the | deal with pirates suppressing all instant I bog to land you, here- scheme of joint action in the this convention, I need hardly say as my colleagues will allow me to for tonnage for loading by the ond
concert with the
of the most vital character, not Lord Inchcape, at the head of the ing period last year. Quotation only to the welfare of the two British India Company. I venture atands for July/August shipment companies, but in the interests to mention that these negotiations at $4.14. per picat f.o.b. Saigon of British commerce throughout have proceeded mainly between against $4.32. same period last the Eastern Hemisphere. Con-his lordship and myself, but 1 We have been aided--and I presume tinaing, Sir Thomas said: have acquired practically the he has been aided by the advice and is practically at a standstill, and The North reports that business support to the request of the
whole property of the British In-support of his colleagues, as I even the regular" liners" find it Hongkong Chamber which was
dia Company-the property and have been by mine (hear, bear) difficult to get cargoes; while for also endorsed by ray Council at
Foreign Office,
the geodwill and I may say that by my colleagues, from whom, as" outsiders its mesting yesterday, and I am to
28th May, 1914: (Sad) CLAUD SEVERN, express the hope that His Majesty's Sir,With reference to the the actual figure at which they they are aware, nothing has ever whatever."
Colonial Secretary. Government will take such letter from this Office of the 22nd have been acquired is nearly 99 been kept secret by me. Lord Japan slao reports that ship- measures as the serious, circum-instant respecting the prevalence hereafter work for us with all from Oct. 1, and he will be of Summer depression. The ex per cent. That company will Inchcape joins our management ping is about to enter the period Hongkong Chamber of Com-stances of the case would appear of piracy in Southern Chinese their great fleets and their great necessary link-an absolutely tensive purchase of steamers last
watera I am directed by Secretary Telegram sent to Henry Keswick,
Yours faithfully,
Sir E. Grey to inform you that resources for all time to come, necessary link between the two year is a contributory factor in the Esq, M.P., London. 8-5-14-
while we, on the other hand, will companies, and will render Flis Majesty's Minister at Péking
present depression, and the com- Hongkong Chamber of Com- The foliowing is a letter from has made representations to the equally work for our old share most valuable help in "the petition of the Imperial Railway neree request London Chamber the London Chamber of Com-Chiness Government in regard holders, such as I see before me largely increased. be
ia believed to be another. There merce:-
now, and also for our new share responsibility which will devolve is consequently a large over- to the Tai On case with the re-holders who will join our ranks upon us all. Bat I say more supply of hold-apaca for the London, 23rd May, 1914. Doar Sir,
ault that they have agreed to from the British India Company than that. I hope he will become Japan and Coasting trade. co-operate with His Majesty's from Oct, 1 next, if you approve of the head of this combine as soon Confirming my letter of 10th Governmodt in formulating a
Saigon Philippines:-Enquiry with copy of a letter which I have matter in
that the terms of our agreement rotire from the active service of this month at the rate of 21/23 Office on the subject of the action British Naval authorities. to-day received from the Foreign Government of Hongkong and the were discussed for many days, which I have given for so many cents to 1 option 2 ports could and many plans were tried. We years. He concluded by moving: not be met, ownere holding out nection with the depredations uf. taken by Sir Edward Grey in con-
bad before us, for instance, the That the conditional agreement, for 23/20 cents, and eventually 1 am, Sir,
Your most obedient
possibility of the liquidation of dated May 27, 1014, between the business was put through at these Chineso pirates.
the British India Company, which British India Steam Navigation rates. The Philippine crops humble eervant, would have involved the outlay Company, Limited, and the having been damaged to a very, (Sgd) RALPH PAGET. “
of a large amount of capital on Peninsular and Oriental Steam great extent by locusts, this seems Lhe Secretary,
Chamber of Commerce,
our part. We bad another pro- Navigation Company be approved to be the only trade offering any- ject that of paying caeli down and confirmed; that the number thing like paying employment at London. The following reply was
for the shares which we are taking of the directors of the Peninsular the moment. received from Henry Keswick over, and in some respects that and Oriental Steam Navigation
Saigon/Java/Java/Outward plan would have suited us ex- Company he increased to 20 by Business from Java to this has Esq., M.P.-
London, 3rd June, 1014.
tremely well, but neither of those appointing additional directors boen effected on basis of 25 cents that an officient search
Foreign Oflice, and
propositions was found to be as thereby provided; that the per pical for dry Suger only, and Dear Sir, scrutiny of
The British India capital of the company be incresa further offers of 23 cents for com- passengers and
I have to acknowledge the workable. luggage be made before the
Sir,With reference to your receipt of your letter of the 9th shareholder objected to receive ed as follows: From £2,340,000 bined business for forward boots leave this 'port and if My Committee will most highly letter of the 15th instant regard-May handing me the correspond-cash, even if we paid him a very preferred stock to £3,040,000 pre-loading have been declined by necessary that more powers be appreciate any dealstance you may ing the depredation of Chinese ence with regard to the Tei On high premium on his shares. He ferred stock, by the creation of owners. given to the officers of the be able to reader them in this pirates, I am directed by Sec-piracy case.
was satisfied with the position of £700,000 additional stock; from Coal Freights from Japan are vessel to enable them to assist
retary Sir E. Grey, to inform you
his own company, and he felt, £1,160,000 deferred stock to weak and there are no orders in I have resigned my position as the police.
For your information I enclose that is Majesty's Minister at Chairman of the Far Eastern moreover, that if he were put in £1,798,133 deferred stock, by the the market at present. 8. My Committee is not Chamber to the Government on Chinese Government
of a letter addressed by the Peking has recently preased the Section of the London Chamber possession of that capital he would creation of £638,133 additional satisfied, in the light of re- the subject and the Government's atopa to ensure the protection of succeeded by Mr. F. C. Anderson his own satiafaction. But the £4,838.133, such farther capital to take of Commerce and have been not know how to re-invent it to stock,ithasmaking the total capital cent happenings, that the pre reply thereto. sent search conducted by the
travellers in Southern Waters, of Ilberta. I have accordingly the same objection to retain, as it out the said agreement), to be British India shareholder had not (as far as required for carrying police is at all efficient.. This is
with the result that instructions handed on your letter to him: have boori sent to the authorities
journey which appears to em. brace the stronghold of the villages where they have their pirates could and should, in my is well known, also absolutoly headquarters situation of which Committee's opinion, be 600- drcted by the Gunboats of His bo incronsod in Southern watera essential that Naval patrol should Majesty's Navy on the China Station, particularly a gunboat delta-Bowett, Chairman,
more particularly in Kwangtang should be in the vicinity of Kai Au at such timass as the day and night boats pass that point.
The patrol, having once been established should be continued; a period of inactivity muy induce
a false sense of security,
7. It is in any case cssential
probably due to the obvious fact
to-Henry Keswick, Eeq., M.P., The following letter was sent
confirming telegram sent :-
Hongkong 9th May, 1914.
Dear Sir,
I am directed to confirm tho
Yours faithfully, (Sgd) CHARLES F.
MUSGRAVE. Secretary.
I
The Secretary,
Chamber of Commerce,
Hongkong.
cablegram kindly sent on behalf Enclosure. of the Chamber by Meagre., Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.,, yesterday.
matter.
Copy
I am, doar Sir,
Yours faithfully, (Sgd) E. A. M. Williams. Secretary.
the subject,
Government is quite insuficient Henry Keswick, Esq, M.P.,
that the staff at the disposal of
for the purpose, and needs vory
considerable augmentation
to
Achieve results.
9. My Committee strongly urge His Excellency to make ropros
Chairman. Far Eastern Section,
London Chamber of Commerce.
London.
The following is a letter from
entations to the Admiralty for the the Far Eastern Section, London
efficient patrolling of the water Chamber of Commerce:- between the Colony and Wong Moon and to cause the searchi staff to be largely increased in number.
10. My Committee believe
that most of these carefully or
ganised piratical attacks are ar
London, 19th May, 1914.
For Eastern Section.
Dear Sir,
8. 22nd May 1914.
&
I need only add that if were, an interest in his own issued on the terms as to divid of Kwangtung and Kwangsi on I can continue to be of any company through the medium of end and otherwise, thereby
Borries to your Chamber I am the P, and O. Company. That is provided."
.
Sir J. Jordan will be consulted entirely at your disposal for the the position which the share Sir William Adamson, C.M.G.,
WRESTLING MATCH.
Fournier to Meet Scherbells.
in regard to the suggestion made transmission of telegrams or in bolders of the British India esconded the resolution, which We were informed by Antoine by the Hongkong Chamber Commerce for the incream of any way that may be necessary. Company will in fature occupy was carried with two dissentients. Fournier, this morning, that his
Youre faithfully.
They become our partners, and In reply to the comments of a cartel has been accepted by naval patrol,
(Sgd) HENRY KESWICK. we have a controlling power in shareholder who criticised the Miguel Scherbelis, and the match The Secretary,
both concerns. We hold the deal, the Chairman said he could is to take place at the Victoris Chamber of Commerce.
voting power of nearly every hold out no prospects of an Theatre, on Monday evening, for Hongkong,
sharpholder, and we have a increased dividend at present, a side stake of $500 (gold). majority of twelve to eight in the Ae to the remuneration of Lord They will wrestle in the catch constitution of our joint board. Inchcape, that was a small matter ee-catch-can style, one straight Therefore we are satisfied, apart in the case of a combination throw,
Below is a lotter from the Lon-
. I am, oto.
don Chamber of Commerce:-
London, 29th May, 1914. · Far Eastern Section, Dear Sir,-Confirming my let-
Concert Postponed.
Referring to the telegram once ter of 23rd instant, I beg to hand The open air one ut vil service have known the figures of the sterling
the
The open air concert advertised from a valuable alliance and we having a revenue of ten millions The referee liss not as yet been sppointed, but the combatants poned owing to the bad weather, for Boveral years past we are man terminated the proceedings, settling the point. Recreation Club has been post- British India Company's working A vote of thanks to the chair-meet to-night with a Tiow to
Mesara, Matheson & Co., I beg to the Foreign Office on the subject we received from you through letter which I have received from