THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
TO-DAY'S LATEST WAR TELEGRAMS
"[Beater'" Servion to the "Telegraph."]
FRENCH AEROPLANE BOMBARDS RAILWAY.
JUNCTION.
ARTILLERY LIVELINESS,
August 26, 4,655 p.m. Router's correspondent at Paris says there is only artillery and grenade, liveliness in many sectors,
Breach aeroplans bombed the important railway junction of Olenburg, Baden.
EXTRA
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 1915.
COMPANY MEETING.
The Indo-China Steam
auditora.
با گرید
GRIEVANCES OF MEAT
IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL. Interment of the remains of Sister Lucian.
The funeral took place at the Catholic Cemetery, yesterday afternoon of Sister Lucisa Theo- dora (Dorina) of the Italian Con-
The deceased nun had been as-
disappearance of the German tend in many cases toward as mercantile fag from Ohinemmere breaking up value while the
PACKERS. water and the withdrawal of steamers themselves have still.
Pro-German Intrigust tonnage to meet Government many valuable years of earning Navigation Co. Ld. demands, the acaroity of steamers power before them; It becomes
Washington, July 15-It is began to be felt. As trade was therefore, expedient periodically semi-officially intimated that the The following are the proceed. gradually resumed, the fewer to carefully examine the sctual American meat packers have
in Teasels seeking employment were condition of the steamers persuaded the Government to ings of the thirty-fourth Ordinary soon able to command good relation to their book value, take an active hand in pushing vant. General Meeting held at the freights, and from this point on as a cartain breaking up valus their case against the British offices of the company, 29, Cornwards business was quite good..... after her earning power ceases. Admiralty, The Germans art scointed with religions work in hill, EC., on Friday, July 23, In the early autuma the opera- It is in pursuance of this prin delighted at the reappearance at Hongkong for over forty years, 1915. 0. H. toes, Esq. deputy- tions of our vessels--especially on ciple which, sa many of you will this juncture of American trade and for some time held the office chairman, presiding.
the Java and Osloatia raas-remember, was initiated seven secretary to read the notice con- to the board, and long and expea upon the figure in the present tania cannot possibly be accepted, which her death has cocasion The chairman: I call upon the became a matter of grave anxiety years ago, that we have decided grievances. Realizing that the last of Mother Superior. Some idea German Note concerning the Lasi- of the loss to the community, vening the meeting and the susive delays occurred at loading accounts. The life of each |ditors' certificate attached to the and way porta partionlarly during steamer has been carefully amass. they are trying, under the ener-ed might be gathered from
accounts.
the period when the "Emdened by three different and highly goeie leadership of Count. Bern- the enormous number of persona storff, to persuade Americans peraent at the graveside represent- The secretary (Mr. A. G. was so unpleasantly sotive. To competent experts and the depre- that the only terms upon which ing all classes in the Colony. Wells) read the notice convening safeguard your interests the ciation provided is based on their Berlin will withdraw from her The funeral offices commencad the meeting and report of the board insured all vessels en report with a bisa towards the present and are that the Pre- in the morning with four Requiem gaged in those trades against safe side. The board have satia-sident shall approach Great masses, the first being celebrated The chairman: gentlemen, in war risks under the Government fied themselves that it is in every Britain about a compromise of by His Lordship the Bishop, the the absence of oar chairman Cap Boheme; it is a matter of satisfac way ample.
the blockade. That it will suo second by Rev. Fr. Spada, the tain Henry Keswick, who is with tion however, to record that I might perhape mention that his regiment the King's Own throughout the year no casualties no account whatever has been coed nobody believes, though the third by Rev. Fr. de Maria' and opinion grows that German the fourth by the veteran Fr. Scottish Borderers and unable to of a serious nature occurred, save taken of the immense appreciation diplomatic impertinence need not Andrea. There was General Cam steamer the war, an appreciation so great German conduct is equally convent chapel where the coffin was made yesterday upon the Dillingen iron works and which shelledvolves on me as deputy-chairman the
unastisfactory.—Times.
rested in the nave, surrounded by the armour-plate factory at North Barre Louis a fluilla of 82 of the board of directors to occupy Lovat" in the Bay of Bengal on that we have been compelled to
lighted inpere."- The services 150 bombe; 30 of which were of large calibre, on great munition tain Keswick desires me to ex-been employed by us on the Cal- for the current year in view of in; the accounts for the year, as pre-" were particularly well attended aeroplanes, flying in four detachments, threw with precision, over the chair at this meeting. Cap. September 11. This vessel had insure the fleet at higher values
prese bis regret that he is nasble catta-Japan Line, bat at the time creased cost of replacement in sented, be approved and passed." and there was a general air of to attend here to-day.
of her destruction was under re the event of loss.
Mr. W. Fisher-I beg to striking simplicity about them.. quisition to the Royal Ladien The net earnings of the steamers
second that.
In the afternoon the body was · Marine departmant.
amount to £78,182, a considerable
The resolation was carried an-conveyed to that portion of the I decline on last year's figures, and
animondly,
cemetery reserved for members of the balance available for division
The second resolution is:- Religious Orders the cortege amounts to $29,539 153. 53. The "That a dividend of Six per cent. being headed by the band of St. directora propose, with your of in payment of the preferred Lewis School under Professor
allocate this proval, to
ordinary share dividend for the" Vassallo.. follows:-
fear 1914, be and is hereby His Lordship Bishop Pozzoni declared payable on the 24th officiated, assisted by Revv. Frs. instant." I have much pleasure L Robert, Novel, de Maria J. in proposing that.
Zamponi, and Spads.
A RECORD AIR HAID.
BOMBS DROPPED ON MUNITIONS WORKS.
August 26, 4.55 p.m.
Raster's correspondent at Paris says that while a record air raid obtain leave of absence, it de-the sinking, by the "Emden," off in the value of tonnage due to necessarily produce a crisis unless munion of the school girls in the
works.
GERMAN SUBMARINE DESTROYED. ́ ́
BY NAVAL AEROPLANIST.
August 26, 7.20 p.m.
The Admiralty announces that the naval aeroplanist, Squadron Commander Arthur Bigeworth, has destroyed single handed to-day,
* German submarine.
KING ALBERT AT THE FRENCH FRONT.
(Havas · Telegram.)
August 25.
The report and accounts having been in your handa for some time, I will with your permission take them as road.
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The accounts are presented over month later than last year, the delay however, is dae entirely to the fact that our general managers account staff in China has been very much depleted owing to large number of men having enliated for the war, and this be ing so, it is perhaps unnecessary for me to apologise for the delay,
time-chartered
Save for the delaye to which have just made reference, all our services ware, practically speak ing, continuons. Thia in a large measure was due to the diligence and co-operation of the Naval In telligence Department at various a ports of call, and I would like to express our grateful thanks to the department for the valuable on deferred ordinary shares 47,498
The King of Belgium accompanied by M. Poincare, M. Millerand and General Joffre, visited the Oise front and also the Vosges and Aisne, and was present at the ceremony of handing over the fiaga to newly formed regiments. President Puincite made a speech in which he laid emphasis on the true merit of the gallant Sovereign and bis plucky little sation, declaring that the Allies Before commenting on the so- will fight to the end for the triumph of right and liberty.
H. K. C C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
Mea's Handicap Doubles. The results of yesterday's play in the first round of the above tournament is sa under-
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To pay the usual 6 per cent, on preferred shares £14,876 143. Od. To pay a dividend of 3 per cent.
saistance it thus afforded to our | 78. Od. vessels.
Leaving anum of $7,22114s. 5d.
which was unavoidable and Turning to the balance sheet, to be carried forward to 1915
only one of the many in- I would point out that the accounts account. conveniences which have to be for the year have been charged I am pleased to be able to accepted and which are ascribable with the cost of passages home report to you that prospects für to the war in which our country and, leave pay to our Officera, the current year are encouraging. is at present engaged.
under the scheme which was On the Calcutts Line the Japan foreshadowed by the chairman at ese company which has been counts now before you, I would our last meeting and which has opposing us for several years has like to say a few words with 16 for its objects, improved condi- recently, to some extent, co-operat gard to the vicissitudes of the tions of service for oar seagoing ed with us in raising rates to past year's working. It was staff.
paying level, and I am not alto SIR FREDERICK LUGARD. period of great changes and dim.
gether without hope that this may eventually lead to a friendly settlement of the dispute with them. On the cost of China it
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salties, and one for which we have no similar precedent in the annals of our company.
Daring the year debentures have been redeemed in terms of the trust deed to the extent of $18,650, the premium paid thereon As you were informed by the being £423, as shown in the re- chairman at our last mesting, the venue account. The interest on year 1914 had opened badly debentures is correspondingly this being due in a large measure reduced. to" political unrest and financis!
The underwriting account has stringency, a result of the great had few calls on it daring the revolution which had thrust the year, and with the transfer of Manchu Dynasty from the Im- £8,173 from last year, the balance perial Throne of China,
In the South and also in the
now stands at £88,598,
The item "loan from bankers,”
Sir Edward Beauchamp, Bart., M.P.: I beg to second that resolution.
1.
There were also present Rev. Fr. A. M. Mornes de Sarmento (representing the Bishop of The motion was unanimously Macao) Fr. Sebastian Ado adopted.
Silva," S. J. Es. F. X. Soares The Chairman I beg to pro- (representing the Clergy of pose the third resolution which Macao) Hev. Mother Natalins 19: "That a dividend of three Corno (Representing the Italian per cent, on the deferred ordinary Convent in Macao) Tr, D, Arvat, shares for the year ended 31st several members of the French December, 1914, be and is hereby and Spanish Procurations. declared payable on the 24th Brother Cairnan (representing St. a
instant."
Joseph's College), the Committee. Mr. A P. Simpson: I beg to of the Catholic Women's League, second that resolution.
a very large number of ladies, Chev. 2. Volpicelli, Con.-General for Italy, Mr. J. J. Leiria former Consul General for Portugal, Chev. Dr. A. 8. Gomes, and the Nans of the French Convent,
The motion was unanimously agreed to.
Mr. W. Fisher: I beg to propose that the retiring directors, Mr. C. H. Ross and Mr. A. P. Simp-
Bon, be re-elected.
Mr. E. Cousins: I have much pleasure in seconding that.
Mr. Fisher: As the chairman is concerned I will put it to the meeting.
The motion was carried on. animously.
second that--
the entire teaching staff of the Italian Convent, the Chinese girls, boarders and orphans of the Con vant, the District Schools at Wan- chai, Kowloon, Hang Hom, Shan-
kiwan and Aberdeen."
Among the numerous wreaths were those feat by, Dr. G. M.
must be remembered there are not the dangers to navigation to Sir Frederick Lugard, Governor
be apprehended from Mines or General of Nigeria, has, says the
Submarines, consequently," rates B. Hancook and R. P. Thars- Times of July 29," arrived in this
have not increased in the same field, owe 30 beat G. Worcester country, and will return to his
proportion as those nearer bome; and 8.8. Moore, owe 28, by 3-0, post in a few weeks. Beuter's
still a good demand for tonnage 8-1, 6-2.
Agency is informed that one of
exista at rates which should fur- K. Brayshay and N. L. Smith, the most notable features of the
nish a fair return to shareholders.
· sor., beat A. L. Gacs and A. A. situation has been the loyalty and
If all goes well during the remain- Olaxton, own 3/6, bỷ 7-5, 7-5. enthusiasm shown throughout North of China and throughout (which has since been paid off), ing months of the year I hope we Mr. J. R. Michael: I have Harston, Dr. F. M. Graca Ozorio, Nigeria for the British cause, the Yangteze Valley, the deprecia-represents the first payment on may come before you with a more much pleasure in proposing: Mrs. M. J. D. Stephens, Mrs. G. P. VOLUNTEER ORDERS.
This is the more saiafactory in tion of the Provincial Currency account of a new steamer ordered satisfactory statement than we "That the Auditors, Messrs. Jordan, Mr. F. Ralphs, Mr. Ho view of the determined attempts of notes (which had been issued in for our Yangtaze River Barvicë,
have had to present to you on this Tarquand, Younge and Co., be Kam-tong, Mrs. Chos Po-sien, Mr. Corps Order's issued to-day by the Germans to subora the Me enormous quantities during the and to which special reference -occasion. Lient-Col. A. Chapman V.D. homedane by distributing through-revolution), created situations has been made in the report man, we feel more interested in
Mr. R. G. Alford: Mr. Chair-e-elected at the same remunera Ramos, Mr. F. X. D'Almada
tion as formerly."
Castro, Mr. F. M. P. de Grace, out the country letters parport which made basiness practically before you. Joined.
Mr. L. E. R. Barder: I beg to Mr. H. J. M. Figueiredo, Mr. ing to asms from bightigallaries impossible, and local merchants
what has taken place during the Steamships, halke and ferry last few months than we do in The undermentioned, having of the Islamic faith urging them with
Gallotte, Mr. P. K. Kwok, Mrs. expensive time-charter boats stand at £714,354, ás com-
The resolution was carried Edith Scares, The Matron and joined the Corps, are allotted to a Jehad (holy war), and adding tonnage on their hands had by pared with £895,657 in 1913, the what took place during the year nem.com.
Sisters of the Government Civil Gorpa sumbers and posted as that he who fights for Germany force of circumstances to cok increase represents the cost of the 1914. We understand from the follows:-
Mr. R G. Alford May I Le Hospital, Mrs. L. Bassa, Miss A, No. 1900 Gunner A. C. Johns of the Germans have proved futile. employment obtainable only at a is now working on the Upper greatly. Could you give us any officers and the agents of the Mr. & Mrs. C. F. Carvalho and fights for Islam. All the eff irts round for outside employment new steamer Tung. Wo which report, that at the close of 1914 allowed to propose a vole of Wallace, Mrs. M. Carreira, Mr. & trade began -to improve thanks to the directors, and to the Mrs. W. B. Rowland Mrs. Millar, tone to No. 1 Section Arty, Batty, The campaigne against the low range of freight, thus causing Yangtze; also certain additions idea whether it has continued? I
No. 1901 Gunner J. B. Johns Germans in Cameroon are pre great financial embarrassment to to the Hin Sang and Yu Sang to should like to know that. tone to No. 1 Section Arty. Batty, ceeding satisfactorily. The news the Chinese hongs concerned.
company, for the very admirable Miss Carvalho, Mr. and Mrs. Sin Signallfor
published in Paris of the capture
specially fit them for the trade in
Mr. G. Wilson: May I ask Mr. way in which they have managed Takfan, Mr. and Mrs. A. do Freighte during the spring and which they are now engaged. Signalling classes for unita of Lomie is important, The summer months remained at
our affairs. Especially I wonld Remedios, Mre, N. I. Pierdors, other than the Signalling Section French, pressing the enemy from figures which did not cover work- China show a marked decrease dividend instead of our waiting Messrs. Jardino, Matheson & Co, Leonora N. Montalto, Miss Sundry debtors in London and Chairman, if there be any pose say we wish to express our grati. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Alves, Mrs. will commence next week and will the East, have already occupied ing expenses, and as the Hons due to the smaller business trans for a whole year-ssy at the end Ltd., and to the representatives of Florence llung, Miss E. B. bility of your paying an interim tude to the agents in China, Stanley C. Mao Nider, Mrs. be held at Headquarters as fol- the old boundary which existed political atmosphere grew more anted during the period under of six months' time provided the this company at the various ports,
before the cession of this territory dense, so the confidence of review. Semaphore. Mondaya and to Germany, and bars even gone operators was impaired, trade Investments show little obangs is a satisfactory condition? Will of affairs of the company, as the business of the company continues and I hope that the present state
Hyndman: Wednesdays, 7 to 8 s.. under farther. In the north practically went from bad to worse, the on last year's figuris.
Up to the Second, Sergeant Silas.
the only Germans left are at Mors extuation culminating in the Expeness of debenture issue tion the possibility of paying air chairman has so very kindly, in reached us too late for correction Horse Flage. Tuesdays and to the north of Garus, Here they outbreak of hostilities in Europe have been written down by monthly dividends instead of which not only is satisfactory,
The following closing prices Thursdays, 7 to 8 am. under occupy setrong position on a hill, in early August. Up to this point $1,480, and your board hope that twelve monthly dividends?
anawer to my enquiry, said, is one
on page 4. Carpl. Lawrence.
but it would be a difficult matter our company's trading had been this unproductive asset will dis Marge Lamps Mondays and for them to jo'n the Germans in of a most disappointing nature, appear altogether from the the first question, I think I in The chairman: On beha'f of
The chairman: Io reply to to come.
but 'promises to last for some time
Douglas's $66), buyers. Langkat Tis. 37), buyers, Wednesdays. Sending instruction the south.
for on the ocast of Chins Bad also balance sheet at the close of the dicated that the trade which we the board of directors, and also on
Kowloon Wharves:- $75, inder Sergt. Major Blair 7 to 8 The Emirs were overjoyed at on the Yangtze River, but few current year's working,
boyers. ... until plass is sufficiently the recent fall of Guras, and of our boats were covering ex
are doing at the present time is hehalf of the general managers
Docks. - advanced for lights.
organized celebrations which penses, while on the Calcuits account: You will observe that the board are able to judge, is you for the kind remarks you
Passing now to the revenue quite satisfactory and, so far as in Parades,
China, Iish to track lasted all night. The tilben along Line, where cargo was moving in depreciation is approximately inst the formsa boundary, too, were fair quantities, Freights were per- $14.000 lose than met year.likely to continue to for some have just made. With regard to delighted. For the moment force kept on an abnormally low should explain that while our to the second question, the board, the staff, I will take care that what
time. (Hlear, hear.) With regard operations are restricted owing to level owing to the keen opposition steamers are thoroughly well 1 am sure, will pay an interim and I am sure they will appreciate Gun Olab Hill, Kowloon. On torrential raise, parthularly in from the Nippon Yasen Kaisha kopt and cared for out of revenue, dividend as soon as it is fossible to it very highly, t
you have said is passed on to them,}}/ duty until morning of 31st inst. South Cameroon, and the troops Line of steamers. -K..V.R.
our custom has been to err, if at do so. If there are no more The motjun was sounded by are recuperating. So far when- When the war broke out, basi all, on the side of liberality in Detention Camp. Kowloon: On over the Germans have been met news was practically suspended writing off depreciation. One questions I beg to propose Thai Mr. G. Wilson, and carried un duty until morning of Bist inst. they have been beaten.
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The report of the Directors and animously.
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lows
Parades for Saturday, 28th
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Detall,
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for some weeks, but with the total result of this is that book valnes
the directors take into considera-
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$74, bayern.. Humphrey's Estates. -86,85,
bayern. Ewoerie, 8177), buyers. Kang Yiks-Tie. 16), buyers. Shanghai Cottonë, $103,
buyers. N
Cementa. $8.20, buyers. Low Lavel Trams,"
buyera.
85,
Peak Tramwaya (old).–89,60,
buyers.