SETTLEMENT PROBLEMS.
Financial and Economic Situation.
COMPANY MEETING:
The Union Insurance Society
of Canton, Limited."
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Memorandum of Association with
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1917.
"OUR DAY."
$1.300
100
50
$1,450
A TRADING DISPUTE.
At the Summary Court this morning, a claim for $714.68 was made by Wong Kin-br, trading
the Wing Fat firm, of Canton, "gainst the Wing Kwong Com- pany, of Hongkong.
Lady May, Rose Fund. {Sabeoriptiona aiready schoo
nowledged extraordinary general Mera, J. B. Michael & Co. meeting of the Union Insurance Mr. O. Thorns From the moment of the con. Society of Can'o, Ltd., was beld. clusion of wär—it must be under at the offices of the Company, stood that I am now dealing with Queen's Building, this morning. the whole subject from a financial for the purpose of charming the and economic standpoint the following resolation which wa problem before the oivilized passed at an extraordinary meet- world will, says a special Londoning held on September 1Tbat correspondent of the New York the provisions of the Society's Evening Post, be that of wresting respect to its objecte be altered from the forces of nature, through. the industry of the population of FO Be to read as shown in the the various centres, the wealth Print signed for the purpose of which will be indispensable to all identification by the Chairman of
this Meeting." communities, but especially to
Mr. S. H. Dadwell presided and those communities which, by there were also present Mestre, reason of the war, have not only W. L. Pattenden, A. O. Lang. appearing, Mr. Vastics Gomper'z As Mr. Gedge was a little late in increased their indebtedners, bat
and A. Forbes (Director). C. Bremarked that they must proosed. for the time being, through the P. Hay. (Acting General Manager We hear so much about delay ravages of war, have impaired and W. R. Mansfield, P. Hin thees Courts that the Court their own powers of production. The first essential to this end will Bodger, D. MacDonald, M. A.eelf must set an example be B. Sour, J. Gardiner, J. C-added. Mr. Gedge arrived the be that the world shall be per D'Almeid, and R. M. O Cunha anteed pesce, so far an spch a
(@hareholders). thing in humanly possible, for an unlimited period of time. It goes men,-As it in past the hour fored some electriosi gcode frrm the without anying that say pp which this meeting is called. I plaintif, who, as well as rucning hensions of a renewal of war most will ask the Acting General Man- the basinees in Cantor, is assist be fatal both to a continuance of the credit eyetem during the ager to read the notice convening ant compradoro and bead shroff period of recuperation, and to the chances of recuperation them- selves.
The best essential, however, is that there shall be an abundance of labour to other productive power Tready to repair the ravages of the
pust, sed to secure progrees in the future. Now, at the present date Germany's loeses are virtual ly limited to the men killed or maimed in the war, and the set al amount of debt created in payment of war outlay. Her land has been practically untouched by, the enemy, and even in the
The Chairman said:-Gentle
the meeting.
Mr. W. E L. Shenton appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. H. J. Gedge for the defendants.
next minute. -
The facts" ware that the man- ager of the defendant firm order.
of the P. and Q. Company in The Acting General Manager Hongkong. The goods were haring read the potior,
The Chairman said:-Gentie-
delivered at Cantou and a receipt was obtained for them. The man-
ager who ordered and received the goods had since been replac ed by another.
men: The object of this meeting is to enbmit for confirmation as special resolution the resolution. which you have just heard read
The defence contended that the and which was passed at the extraordinary general meeting goods on behalf of the firm and manager had not ordered the held here on the lat September that it was the manager, pereons? 1917. I therefore now move that, whom the plaintiff, should the rerolation be confirmed.
preceed against.
Mr. MacDonald.-Mr. Chairman
and gentlemen, I bave very much pleasure in seconding the con firmation.
matter of shipping she has, by The Chairman:-The confrm.]. the tactics which she has employ- tion has been proposed by myself
Eventually the case was ad-· journed dutil Wednesday.
THOUGHTS AT FORTY.
In the care of bis health a mar,
ed, escaped the activities of the and seconded by Mr. MacDonald it has been said, is either a fool sahmarines, at the same time and is now before the meeting for
is ficting upon ber foss enormous discussion. There being no ques isjury in that direction.
tione I will put the confirmation If, therefore, the economic life resolution to the meeting. Those of Europe is to be restored on in favour? Those aguinal? Carried lines conducive to the prosperity unanimously. That is all the not only of Europe itself, but of business, gentlemen; thank yoo. America and other natione to which Europe may be indebted, it is essential that Germany should be compelled to aid ip restoring productive power to the countries-France and, Belgium -hich she bas ravaged. This is a matter which can ecarcely be settled in terms of money.
NEW TERRITORIES
AFFAIR.
average man it should not be or a physician at 40. For the difficult to be healthy and in hie prime at that age.
Actually,
nie,
With the weaker sex the caến is different, for this age is liable to bring with it anzieties and health trials; nevertheless, many women suffer more than they reed.
whether the in-i Two Chinese Committed for Trial.dividual be a man or women, if
the ailments arise from a Before Mr. Dyer Ball, at the
nervousness, indigestior, or fickle Polica Ceart this morning, the health connected with a faulty A bage igdemaily to Belgium case was resumed in which three blood-enpply, the remedy is new is the manifest right of that coop-men were charged with commit blood. So, if blood troubles have try, but it must be remembered ting armed robbery in the She assailed you, if your nerves are that Germany has taken both Tan Kok district of the New weak, if you lack stamina, and from France and from Belgian Territories on September 12, the your health is not what it should complainant being Ernest William be, you can enjoy new health by
and Company, are the sgezi He was formerly a Sergeant Maj in the Shropshires, whilst they were stationed here.
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TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
8 MILITARY LOAN
THIRD DRAWING FOR REDEMPTION.
AND
to the public that the third
20 mach in the way of scias Gardiner who is the manager of the simple expedient of renewing chinery and aerial possessions that a mere gift of money would the lead minen at Lin Ms Hang, your blood.
of which Mesere, Shewan Tomes To renew your blood begin NCTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN not enable. those countries to part afresh in useufacturing
to-day a short couree of Dr.deswing for the redemption of They acald be handicapped by
Williams pink pille for pale the 3 Military Loan will take the very absence of machinery
people; then as the new blood piece in Peking on 2nd October which Germany would bare ready
which they make flows through 1917, the total amount to be Mr. Gardiner aid in evidence energies, new strength, a keen serial members of drawn honds,
Oce of the men who released your veins you will gain fresh drawn being $1,300.400.
The unfortunate neighbours. More- over, apart from machinery it that he was met by two of the appetite, and full, vigorous health. will be published in the Gover must be remembered that the land coolie women at the Gap. He was If a man, you will know the joyment Gazette. itself in wach of the territory do resting, and was told to go back it is to be strong; if a womeo, along the read and free their you will be gratified with your master. Be proceeded along the bright, womanly health.
to her heads to compete with her
cupied by the Germans will be in
road and saw Mr. Gardiner bound
THE MINISTRY OF
FINANCE. Peking, 8th September, 1917.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
such a condition that es enor mous amount of labour for a pro.
Any dealer can supply you with longed period will have to be em up. Bis legs and feet were bound Dr. Williams' pink pills; or send ployed upon it before even the with rope, and be was in a sitting $1.50 for bottle (38) for 6) NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA Boil itself can become productive, posture on the roadside. Witness to the Dr. Williams' Medicine Co.,
cat the rape which was tied round 38 Ezechuen Boad, Shanghai. The Readjustment. Demonstrated as it therefore is, his legs. The ropes were not Write for a free book of health | ɔɔ the hilt, that the war was of attached to anything. Germany's and Austria's direct also antied hie hande.
An old Chinese' man, whom provocation, the very elements of
defendanta had justice surely demand that Gere one of the many shall herself aid in the work mentioned a long state-
of recuperation, This is no polioyment in
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Witness
endeavour to
of revenge, but of justice, and prove en alibi, gave evidence to the extent of the is justice involved the effect that he kept a shop for
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.
to the slove address. A post card THE Company's Steamship- will do.
"HIRANO MARU,” having arrived. Consignees of
hereby Cargo are
informed that their Goods ero being landed and placed at their risk in
and the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf & Godown Com pany's Godowns at Kowloon where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark and de- livery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.
in any contrary view is seen from the enle of Government prepared FIRST CHURCH OF
He know the defendant. The second defendant
the fact that unless each assist oplem. ance is rendered both in money and in labour bat especially psr- went to his chop about 9 am, on haps the latter Germany herself September 12, with his mother, parts with material advantage from him. Wituces advanced bim to try and borrow air dollara Over the nations the bag so the money. Defendant told him gravely outraged.
This is a matter which it in that with the money he was com- prcaliarly the daly of Great ing to Hongkong to buy a wife. Britain and the United States to
CHRIST, SCIENTIST, OF HONGKONG
announces a free lecture, on
Optional Goods will be carried on unlees instructions are given to the contrary before NOON TO-DAY.
cleared by the 3rd
After bearing further evidener, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE, will be subject to
see to. We, of course, abali also bis Worship committed twa of have been terribly Lit by the the defendants to take their trial great war, and should it continue at the cex Criminal Sessions, the long enough even the United third man being discharged, he States may also be affected in proving an alibi. He was away adverso fashion. Still, se com.
fishing at the time...».
pared with such countries De Franco, Belgium, and Russia, our position will be vastly superior, mically, while esoner or later we and it behoves as all the more to should also suffer brought not see to it that justice is done to defending the cause of justice it- these nations. If we fail to do it, self, for no civilisation and peaco we shall suffer in every way. We can possibly be enduring when not must suffer even ourselves coons, founded upon that just 'principle, i
by
WM. R. RATHVON, C.S.B.
AT THE
THEATRE ROYAL
THURSDAY, October 4th
1917,
·AT 5.30- P.M.
rent.
Damaged packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignee's and the Co.'s! representatives at an appointed hour on Tuesday & Friday. AD élaims must be prevented within ten days of the steamer's arrival bere, after which date they cannot be recognised. No claims will be admitted after
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