KAPAYANG RUBBER ESTATES CO, ED.
Annual Meeting.
COMPANY REPORT
Harpenden Rubber Co.
The report of the Harpenden (Selangor) Rubber Company, The sixth annual general meet-Limited, states that the balance ing of the shareholders of the at credit of profit and loss Kapayang Rubber Estates Co., account, after writing off €1,400 Ld., took place at the Head Office, (equal to 86d. per lb.) for depre No. 10, Rankor Road, Shanghai. ciation of buildings and Dr. R. J. Mareball presided, machinery, and faoluding $2,746 supported by Messrs. W. S. Jack brought forward, is £27,481; son and G. D. Coutte, directors, deducting the amount for the and M. G. Beck, ecoretary. The thres interim dividends as under: number of shares represented was 20 per cent, paid June 24, 1914, 5,000,
£6,000; 20 per cent. paid Sop There being a quorum present, tember 19, 1914, 80,000; 15 per the notice convening meeting was cent. paid December 19, 1914, road, and the Chairman said: 84,500, there remains the sum of Gentlemen, Mr. K. P. Reynolds, e10,981. Out of this the directors "our new manager took over obarge recommend that a final dividend of your eatste on May, 1, 1914, of 25 per cent. be paid, absorbing and under bis careful manage-] £7,500 and making 80 per cent. ment, a marked all-round improve for the year, that £1,000 be placed ment has taken place in the togeneral reserve account, leaving condition of the estate. The £2,481 to be carried forward. The estimated output of 45,000 lb. rubber orop was 432,027 lbs., an waa exceeded by 3,021 lb., and excess over the estimated 420,000 evidence of economical working lbs. of 12,927 lbs; 16,500 lbs.
ODP,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, MAY 11, 1915.
THE WAR
COUNTRIES ENGAGED.
Germany
Austria
Turkey
against
Britain.
Russia.
France.
Belgium.
Japan. Serviä.
Montenegro,
ARMY TERMS EXPLAINED.. Army corps is a completa army on a small scale in itself. The strength varies from 35,000 to 45,000 men.
Division is a foros of infantry, cavalry, and artillery, usually with a strength of from 15,000 to 20,000 men. Brigade is a force of infantry or cavalry. The infantry brigade is from 4,000 to 7,000 strong, The cavalry brigade is from 1,000 to 2,000 strong.
wastusk by the Emden on Octo-Regiment of infantry is from ber 17. The average gross price
The
is fúrnished by the fact that our were lost in the Troilus, which actual expenditure for the your was Tls. 8,967,86 or roughly 25 per cent. less than the estimate, realised was 25.31d. per lb, for which was considered a reasonable the 417,147 lbs, sold, The proft on curing rubber for other estates Until recently our rubber has was £87. 1,130 acres were tapped been sold in Singapore in the form during the year, the average yield of erepe, and bus frequently com- being 387 lbs. per acre. The 403 msaded top price. The prices real nores planted in 1913 are reported ised for smoked sheat are, how to be growing well. Of the 1910 ever, higher than those ob'ained clearing of 114 acres, 43 adtee are for crope,
and in accordance with being tapped, and the remainder the advice of Mr. Wise (your will be ready for light tapping in director in the F.M.S.) and Mr. 1916, or possibly earlier. Mansergh (your visiting agent) whole property has been main your directore bave decided to tained in good order, whilst the ditcontinue the manufacture of crop secured was the largest and crepe, and arrangements have the cost of production the lowest doubtless by now been completed on the records. The manager to ship our rubber to London in estimates the 1915 crop at the form of smoked sheet. We 450,000 lbs. hope by thisstep to obtain another Batu Caves, Rubber Company.
The report of the Batu Caves penny per pound, and a penny per pound on our estimate of Rubber Company, Limited, states output for this year is equivalent that, including £0.144 brought forward (after making the appro- to 2 per cent, on our capital.
Owing to the Company being priations and adjustmente applic in a position to comply with the able to 1913 and after paying Country Lands Enactment 1014 three interim dividends, each of of the F. M. 8. Government, we 26 per cent., less tux), the profit have been able to reduce the rent, and losa account shows a credit on our property by some $1,145 balance of 825,985. The directora propose, subject to the approval per annum.
With regard to working capital, of the shareholders, to pay on you will remember that there is March 31 a final dividend of 75 will a call of Tis. 2.00 per sbare per cent., less income tax (making which can be made on 7,900 150 per cent, for the year), which shares, and that we also have 200 will amount to 418,518; to place el res uniened. In view of the $1,591 to development account; fɛct that we have not called up to write rf £480 for depreciation, the poney, it has been necessary and to carry forward £5,517. The 1r8o pay for the development yield of rubber was 556,021 lbs., of our unproductive area oat of or 26,021 lbe. more than the the profite derived from our pro- estimate, and (including at ductive ares.
valuation the quantity unsold at Such a policy naturally reduces date) the average price for the 1 amount of dividend we can crop works out at 2.2 2.3d. per Jay at present, and it is a question lb, which compares with 38. 12-3d. for consideration whether the per lb. obtained for the crop of interests of the present share- 1913. The mining revenue was holdere would not be served $1,047. (£123), and the other
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Oot 13 Belgian Government Feb. 10-Germans, exsente
transferred from Ostend to rebel Marila,
Fab. 17 Canadian contingent Oot. 14-Allies occupy pres. lends in France.
Battle begins on the Vistula. Oct. 15-Ostend occupied by
the Germans.
Feb. 20-27-0wr 10,000 Gar
mans surrender in France. Feb, 27-Allied Fleet enters the Dardanelles after destructive sunk by German submarine," bombardment.ANA Oct. 24-Ton days battle be-Mar. 1-House of Commons votes
Oot, 16-British cruiser Hawke...
fore Warraw anda in German
defeat,
Oct. 17
Russians reoccupy Lodz and Redom. Oct. 29-Turkey begins war on Rusia by raval attacks on Odessa and in the Crimea. Oct: 30-Col. Maritz,rebal leader driven out of Cape Colony.
off the coast of Obili. Nov. 1- German naval victory
a raid on British coast near Nov. 3-German squadron makes
Yarmouth.
2,000 to 4,090 strong. cavalry regiment is frous 500 to 1,000 men strong. Squadron of cavalry is from 15
to 200 men strong. Battery of artillery in the British and French armies haa 6 guna and about 200 men. In the German Army consists of 4 In the gans and 150 men. Roasian Army it consists of 8]]. guns and 250 men.
PRINCIPAL EVENTS. June 28-Archduke Francis Fer-
dinand assassinated.
July 23-Austria sende en ulti- July 31-Russia orders general
matum to Servia.
mobilisation.
Aug. 1-Germany declares war on
Raseia, French Cabinet orders: general mobilisation..
Ang. 2
-German forces enter Luxemburg, Germany de manda free passage through
Belgium.
Aug. 4-England sends altime
Aug.
tum, demanding observance of Helgian neutrality. Ger- rejects ultimatum. many German troops attack Liege. Blate of war with Germany.
5-England announces a -Germans enter Liege. French invade southern Alazce... Aug. 8.-
neutrality," Aug. 15.-Anetriansenter Servib.
Aug.
1taly 'reaturma
Japan "sende ultimatum to Germany.
Aug. 17.-Britien expeditionary force completes its landing in France.
Aug. 19-Beginning of battle of
Lorraine.
Aug. 20-Germansenter Brussels. Aug. 23-Germans enter Namor
and begin attack on Moaz.
from Mons.
hausen.
Aug.
L
26 Non-partiean-Franoh Cabinet organised. Germans fake Longwy.
better by making this last call, local revenue was inconsiderable: Aug. 24-British begin retreat
In view of the fact that only The total area of the company's 2/5tbs of our estate is in bearing land remains at 1,905 acres, of Aug. 26-French evacuate Hu!
bad been the
"all in" cont of 9.85 ponce per which 1,890 acrea lb. is most satisfactory, and we planted up in Para rubber at the bope to do better during the pre-end of 1914. It was not found sent year.
possible to complete farther ex- Your manager, Mr. K. P. Rey. tensions within the year, as the nida is entitled under his agree labour force was barely adequate ment, to a borus of $112, being 5 for the requirements of the older per cent. on his salary for the areas. The suspension of immi- eight months of 1914 he has been gration in consequence of the war with me, but in recognition of prevented the necessary increase the excellent work he has done, being made. Assoon as the labour your directors propose, with your conditions are favourable it is proposed to carry into effect the approval, to double this sum.
With regard to the appropria- programme of planting up all tion of profite proposed in the re- available land. The superin- port, since the issue of this de tundent's estimate of erop for 1915 coment, the suggestions have ie 570,000 lbs.: been reconsidered by the Bard and your auditor, and it has been
Aug.
Germans. Japanese block- 27- Louvain burned by ade Tsingtan, Aug. 28-Battle of Heligoland. Sept. 2-German advance reaches
Senlis, thirty miles from Paris, and awings eastward. French Government moves to Bordeaux.
Sopt. 3--Kusaiane, occupy Lem-
berg.
Sept. 5 Battle of the Marne
begins.
Sept. 7-Hau bouge taken by the
Germans. Sept. 12-German retreat balta
thought advisable to carry for the shareholders be passed, with ward to next year account the the excoption that the amount sam of Tla. 3,826.29 instead of carried forward to next year's only Tis.1,951.52 as recommend account shall be Tis. 3,928.29, Sept. 20 - Germans
inetead of the amount recommend-
on the Aisne.
bombard Rheims and injure the famous Cathedral, on
ed in the report, the reason being ed in the report, Proposed by that Tls. 3,920.29 represents the sctual mim remaining in cash and Dr. J. Marahall; seconded by Sept. 22-German
Mr. W. 8. Jackson.
stock at the end of 1914 after the
That a dividend of five per cont. payment of a 5 per cent. dividend.
for the year ended December 31, If there are any questions abareholdere wish to nak, I shall 1014 bes and is hereby declared,
submarine.
einka British oruisers Abou- kir, Oressy, and Hogne, Russians capture, Jaroslav and inveat Przemysl,
be pleased to answer them to the payable to shareholders on the Sep, 28-British troops from
books of the Company on April India land at Marseilles, bost of my ability
by Dr. 29, 1915, Proposed Marshall; seconded by Mr. G. D. Sept. 28-Germans begin siege of Oct. 2 Germans defeated at
Dr. N. Macleod then stated that on consideration he was in favour of making the final esll on the partially paid shares, and it wAB decided that a gironlar letter be Bent to shareholders asking for their opinion on the subject:
There being no further remarks the following resolution Wre adopled-63
That the report and 2000mnia. for the year ended December731 1914, as printed and circulated
Coutts
That Mr. W. 8. Junkaon be re-
Antwerp.
Augustowo.
moved from Antwerp Ostend
elected a director of the Company. Oct. 6-Belgian Government. Proposed by Dr. N. Macleod second by Mr. F. L. Hanier, v
That Mr. Mortimer Re re-elected auditor of the
next sanz
ENECAD NEUR
Oot Bombardment of Anter
Nov.
4-German cruiser Yorck strikes mine in Jade Bay and sinks.
olare war on Turkey. Dar- Nov. 6-England and France de- danelles forts bombarded. Russians reoccupy Jaroslav, Nov. 6-Taingtau surrenders,
Prussia.. Nov. 7 - Russians enter East
Nov. 10--The Emden destroyed, Nov. 11-Germans capture. Dix-
made.
Nov. 12-Russians occupy Joban-
aleburg in Esat Prassie, Nov. 19- House of Commons
"voles a new army of 1,000,000 men. Mora than 1,100,000 men already under arms, ex- clusive of Territoriale; Nov, 23-Russians surround Ger-
msn corps south of Lodz. Nov. 26-British battleship Bul-
wark destroyed by explosion in the Medway River. Ger mans break through Russian circle near Ladz.
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supplementary credit of 37 millions and a fresh credit of 250 millions.
March
8.-British aeroplanes ättack Ostend. March 9-Second-Canadian con-
tingent lande in England, March 3.10.-Four German sub-
marines accounted for.
10.-British capture Neuve Chapelle.
man losses in La Bassee region March 14.-Announced that Ger-
total 10,000 in three days. March 14 - German cruiser
March
Dresden sunk off Jaan Fer nandez Island.
estimates German losses in! March 16.-Sir John French La Basses region to be 17,000, March 18-British battleships
Irresistible and Ocean and French battleship Bouvet sunk by flosting minea in Dardanelles. Admiralty an nounces that it has reason to believe the Karlsruhe' was] Bank off the West Indies in November.
Marok 19,-Russiansenter Memel,
East Prussia. March 21-Fatile Zeppelia raid
on Paris.
March 22.-Przemysl surrenders?
to the Russians. March 24-British airmen carry
out successful attack on German submarine works at Hoboken.
Dec. 1-German Reichstag votes March 25.-Germen sabmarine
new credit of five-billion marks. King George in Flanders.
Deo, 2-Austrians occupy Bel- grade. Gen. De Wet captar- ed.
Deo. 3-Servians turn on Aus trians in three days' battle which ende in a notable Ser- vian victory. Dec. 6-Germans occupy Lods. Dec, 8-British naval victory off
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Falkland Islands, British occupy Bassorah, in Asis Minor..
Dec. 9 Gen. Byers, Boer leader, killed at the Vasl River.
Dec. 13-British submarine sinks
the Messudishin Dardanelles. Dec. 14-Servians capture large
Austrian forces.
Dec. 15-Austriaas evacuate Bel
grade, p
Dec. 16-Gorman oruisera bom- and bard Barborough Hartlepool,
U29 sunk with all handa.
March 29.-Russian Fleet bom
bards the Bsphorus. Ger- man submarino sinks. West African liner Falaba.
March 31-Australia ofera on-
other contingent. April 6. —His Majesty the King forbids consumption of wines, epirits and beer in any.of his housse. April 8.-Prinz Ettel Friederich interned in Norfolk Navy. Yard, U.S.A.
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Joseph E M British protectorate." Gen. L
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FH Botha regards Boer rebellion anderen Goo
Backhouse Jalos as at an end."
Bauckham EA Belition, Mrs E B Kastle A B
Bens, GA Black W M
Deo, 20-26-Severe fighting on
the line of the Bzura River.
Dec. 22-French Parliament as
semblés,
Bell ODJ
Beawler Mr & Mrs Legse J
CONTENTS.
1- 3 Are We Taking War
Seriously Enough
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Canton Newa ** ******** Chiness Decorations for His Excellency and
10-14| two Police Officials...38
Water Carriage Systeri
15-21 The
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*** 22-28- Notes and Comments....27-31 Cigarette and Tobacco
Fund 40 40
Sport
32-33
Retiring Inspector" Hon-
oured
Prince of Wales' Fand ...34 Cargo for Europe...................34.
Import Manifests....!!
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Hongkong Currency
35
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Taikoo Rifle Club
Mr Hr The Roll of Honour......37
Dec. 23-French Chamber votes Blanch Mr & Mrs N Luja Mr & Mrs
wor credit of $340,000,000. Bopp
Lloyd GT
MTR B Mehia KB Mester Mr & Mr Mayor Mr & Mr. O Middleton & B
Deo. 25-British naval and aerial Basward Mr & Mrs Meroki 3
raid against Cuxhaven.“ Bothwell EF Dec. French occupy St. Mi& Mrs
near Nieuport. 1915-British battleebip
Jan
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Bruce M W. Ching B
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JVMerried Capt TH1
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Boyd Mr&Mr J N Lennox Miss Brown W Budge Course, Amy
Lennox J Merath Mis L
Murphy H
Bun Mr&Mr R D.HeHugh FE
Cross Mr&Mrs JB Passmore Art WQ Стекн Mody Mr & Mr. Crees Mis
Miss My
Formidable sunk in the Coleman DrALE/00%
Channel, Jan,3-Frenchcapture
Wm Coombe Mr & Mrs WMurer Mr & MO Dook Mr&Mrs HMNeighbour R Steinbach. Dook
Mz & Mrs. Nelson CT. Coam
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Pack Jet Puphics Miss Ra
Jan. 8-French advanca sorosa Canningham BF misth
Cross DiÚT Duckworth FF Eldor Dr E AK Foy Mn A Gotland Lt E Green It 88
Pearman Mra Pearman Rammy Mr RA Robson Mramort Sadamatau K Bibrau Dr. Bummers EH Sutherland Wa Bylvester Mrs R
tonMr&Mrs (aynUS BANGA
Threlfell Mr
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Grand Hotel
Halvaron
Allon Mr & Maste
Bennett O SaviJames »
Crow Mr & Mrs Reynold CW Duarich A Gibbs & W
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Carlton Hotel,
Alemberg E Atkinsen WE Branco A Byrnes Dierko Miss May
Lawson JW Lewis F.8
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·Jan. 3-4---Ruggiana win decisi70 km mistan
victory over Tarks in the
RHA Draig Caucasus, Russians overrun Cranstor JAW Peebles Miss Macdsandr & Mrs W Trava
Oruickshank Mr and Peebles Miss ME Bakovina
Mr & Mrs
Porres & B Dashwood Mr & MrsPilcher AJ Davis
Randall Mrm A Davis ME Davis Mr & Mrs FB Bay,
Derby Dennis F Douglas
WA
Aisne, north of Boissone, Jan. 13-Tarka occupy Tabriz Count Berchtold resigne Jan, 19-German air feet hom
bards Yarmouth and other Norfolk omat towns.
Rayner Lt Col and Read V
Rey, Miss F Redon M do Robert Mia Rowell J-P. Rowland Le June Bheartone JW Sibley 3 C Smith Mra
A0 Speed J Square Min A Stookment &
Miss H. J.
Jan, 21-General Falkenhayn, Dunes HW.
German War Minister, Ehrenfor Mr&Mrs
ATZORDEANNA Greeigns. UN
Eventof W Jan. 24 British naval victory in French Cayt & Mrs North Sea: the Blucher ausk, Faller Denis 20-Germans lose two bat- Gibb J
Goodelch Cuia talions at Givency and
Goulbourny Gould Mr & Mrs J Swaffled H Jan. 31-Germany inaugurates Griffia Mr & Mrs E Taylor
raids on British Grit B L submarine abipping
by Hall Cape TP
Hannibal Mr. & MISITION MY & MATH
Jan,
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Mrs Cartwright HAI Lambert Carmichaell Mr and Mitobelmore M
Bowdley Bag Coridy, Howard T AURORA
Moar Mr & MDE Call Me Mis D Parking TL
Plummer Mr &
Pountney F Pringle Ralphs Me& Mrs
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Hazeland F A
Skinner Mist
Whebloy Wilson DB
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