NOTICES
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that traordinary General Messing. Sha-Society will be "held" in the registered" office of the Society, Quana's wilding, Rangkong, on Friday, the 25th day of April, 1219, as 12 o'clock noon, fase kan vadjoined resolutions which were passed at the Extraordinary Canarsi Massing of the Society held on the 10th day of April, 1019, will be submitted
rommannation at special resolations
L That the Dominal silver capital of the Society is acisting when this resolation is confirmed at a special resolution be converted inte sterling and thatch capital a contested be increased beyonal the sterling squivalent of such silver capital bed such conversion sakes place to the sum of £2,000,000 Starling divided into 300,000 tharms of the nominal value of 20 sach.
paid
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH - MONDAY APRIL 14, 1918
CONSIGNEES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO. LIMITED. AND
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. Consignees per Co's Steamer
**LYCAONTM
are hereby notified that the Car go will be d'seharged into Holt's Wharf, Kowloon, where it will lio at Consigunes' risk. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godowa on and af or 19th April.
*
2 That each of the issued, silver shares of the Society of the sominal value of $250 sách with the sam of 100 paid up there da. be converted into fire shares of the nominal valus af. $10 disk with the sterling equivalent of $20 Hongkong currency at the epime ing T.T. rate of exchange on the date this resolation is confirmed as a special emolution credited as up thereon and socordingly that 80,000 shares sal af 200,000, shares of the minimal valos of all sach constituting the capital of the Society 40-converted soë-unless notice has been givan prior increased be distributed by the Board to the persons who tes egistered as shareholders of the Society on the date this resolatio is confirmed as a special resolution in exchange for the silver shareS then held by them.
* This the Article of
mociation be altered in manner following.
Shu' Insertion 'affer Article No-207 of, the following Article.
EMPLOYMENT OF BREISYU TVEDE.
***107 (5). The Board may employ, the fands of the Society which have been established parvasnt to the provisions of Article 107 os any of them or any portion.shersof (and that whether unsch 'Panča or sach portion as is proppend to be dits with were, set aside fos the special parpons to which they are proposed to be applied a for any other purpose or not) in me for all or any of the following purposes, that is to my, in meeting contingencies, in squalizing dividends, in paying special dividends or bonuses, in repairing, improving and maintaining any of the property of the Society, or olberwies in the business of the Society, and in or for anch other përposes as the Board shall in its discretion think condaciva to the interests of the Society and in regard to any such employ. ment as aforesaid the Board shall not be bound to keep the reserve landa separate from the other asseta."
By the insertion of the following Articles after Article No 108
BONUS MAT 3X AXT GET AGAINST CALL
*10 (1). Any general making at which a dividend or bonne la declared or unctioned may make a call on the members of soch sunt as the meeting firm bat so that the call on each member shall not exceed the dividand or bonus parable to him and m'that notwithstanding the provisions of Articles 19, 20 and 24 the call may be payable at the same time as the dividend or bonus and the dividend or bonne may, if so arranged betra the Society and the member, be set off against the call. The making of a call under this Article shall be deemed sedinary business of sa ordinary general meeting which declares a dividend.
(2). After any resolution has beso passed nader the provisions of paragraph (1) of this Article the Board may arrangs on behalf of the Society for the dividend or bonus to be met of against the call by authorising any person on behalf of the members from whom rich call is due to enter into an Agreement with the Seisty providing for such dividend or bonus to be set off against such call and any Agreement made ander ach aathority aball be sfactīvi.
(3). 14 shall be no objection to any resolution madą under paragraph (1) of this article or to any call or arrangement that mch resolution was passed or such call or arrangement was made at the meeting at which the resolation introducing this Article and Articla 107 (4) was condrmed as a special resolution provided that due notice of the intention to propose such frst mentioned rosolation and le declare rich dividend or bonas and to make such call shall have been given prior to the Confirmatory meeting sformmid.
"BATE OF KICHANGE FOR DIVIDENDE PATABLE IN HONGTONA *g (b).
Dividends may be paid in Hongkong Currency at such rate of exchange 33 the General Meeting sanctioning Lom me or, in the case of interim dividends, as the Board may detes-
And the rubjoined resolutions will be proposed as Extraordinary resolu-
1. That the difference between the sterling equivalent at to-day's opening T.T. rate of exchange of 100 Hongkong currency and the yum of £4 be called up upon each of the 80,000 shares of the Socisty of the nominal value of £19 sach into which the silver shares of the Society have been converted.
2 That beans dividend equal in amount to such difersace as is referred to ia Resolution No. 1 be and the same is hereby declared out of the Rainaamance Fund of the Society, much bonus dividend being payable to the persons who are registered as the shareholders de the Society on the date this resolution is passed and that such dividend in the case of each of such persons be set off againss the amount dae from him for calls under Resolution No. 1 and be retained by the Society accordingly and that the Board be authoris ed to make the necessary entries in the books of the Society. 2 That 15,000 shares of the capital of the Society is issued additico- aly to the 80,000 shares referred to in Resolmino No. 1 and that the sum of £4 be called up therson and that mich additional shares be offered in the fret "instance at a pramiem of £21 per share to the persons who are registered, as the shareholders of the Somisty on the date this resolution is passed in the proportion of one additional share for each silver share previously held mak upon the footing that the sum of £4 called ap play the £21. together £25 per share) shall be paid to the Society on acceptanes the offer, and that such offer be made by nolice specifying the Number of shares to which such persons are entitled and limiting the time within which the oder if not accepted by payment wil :be deemed to be declined to the 23rd Maỹ, 1919, and that the Board be empowered to dispose of the shares not taken up in response to such offer as they consider expedient in the interesta of the Socisty.
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4. That the 16,000 additional shares referred to in Resolation No. 3 participate in all dividends declared after the next Annual Gen- oral Meeting of the Sociny pro rata with the 60,000 share referr ad to in Romolation No. 1.
By Order of the Board,
Dated the 11th day of April, 1919.
C. MONTAGUTE EDE,
General Manager.
SENNET FRERES
This business has been taken over by
WEILL
and in order to make room for new stock a
SALE
will be held starting from THURSDAY, 10th April, for
10 DAYS.
GREAT REDUCTIONS
in
EP. Ware, Silver Ware, Ladies & Gents,' Silver
Dressing Cases, Cut Glass Ware, Clocks, All kinds
of Fancy Ware, Bronzes,
Cups for
izes, etçi
Ware, Silver
Optional cargo will be landed.
to steamer's Afītva).
All broken, chafed, and damag ed goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be azamined on any Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10,45 ahm, and noon within the free storage period.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left: the steamer's Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 13th April, will be subject to rent
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the under- signed on or before the 2nd May, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance will be affacted.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
Yongiorg. 19th April, 1919.
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.
The 11. CELTIC PRINCE it due to Strive here from New York towards the end of April.
The American & Manthuria Line BR. TJITAROEM laty New York for Hongkang, Manila and Sacapore on the 4th March, and may be expected to aztira at this port on the 20th May.
The T. 5. L. iz in receipt of to`egra skło advice that the sư. TENTO MERU Teft Sa Francisco March 14th, and is dus sÓ arrive at this Pot on April 22nd
To C. P. O.S. ». METAVEN from Vancouver, direj at Yorobate on the 3rd April, and inčusal Hongkong about the 13.h Ap il
The R. X. & EMPRESS OF ASIA 1-Et Yokobama for Vase-ave on the 5th Apr, sad is dus at Vanc arver on or about the 16:5 April
The R. M. 9. KEY WEST leave Shangta: for Hongking on the 9th April, and le due at Hongkong o: or about the 13th April.
The RVS. EXPRESS OF BUSSLA arrived Varcoure on the Sint Maros. The P. & Q. xt. HEJAZ laft Singapore for this Port on the 9th innsat, with the outward English Mails, and în due hote on the 17th instant,
The P. & O. ar. DUNEBA left Sharg hal for this Pors on the 10th instant, with the homeward English Malt, and is due here on the 13th it, at about daylight. The . KEY WFST, left Shanghai on the 10th Avril, and is due Hoogtog
the 14th April
On
The T... it in receipt of t-iegia phía advice that the sa. TENYO MARU. arrived as Yokohama on the maing of the 10th instan according to schedule and le due at this Port ind-Inst.
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NOTICE
LESSONS IN CHINESE
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TELEGRAMS.
́[Renter's Barrios to The “Talsgraphs."). THE ARMENIAN MASSACRES:
Constantinople, April 4. The police and Allied gen- darmes have made importan: arrests in connection with the Armenian massacres, including Halip Pasha, uncle of Enver Pasha
SIR DOUGLAS HAIG RECEIVED
BY KING
London, April 8. The King received Sir Douglas Haig at Buckingham Palace tais morning, on his appointment «s Commander-in-Chief of the Home Forces.
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M. CLEMENCEAU'S MERCY.
Paris, April 9. At the request of M. Clemenceau the sentence on his assailant Cottin has been commuted to ten years' imprisonment
·NO RESTRICTION ON JUTE.
London, April & The Press Barsau states that dealings in jate are now unrestrict
FARLIER TELEGRAMS,
BRITAIN'S WAR-TIME ARMIES PRAISED,
London, April 10
Sir Douglas Haig, in a despatch dated 1st March. describes the advance of the British forces into Germany and the occupation of the Cologne bridgehead. Es briefly reviews the chief features of 'military intereit on the opera tions of the British armies on the west front during the time he commanded them and thanks the able and gallant officers who assisted him in his task. Dealing with the new armies Sir Douglas Haig says the whole Empire may be proud of the achievement of building up successfully in the very midst of war great new armies on more than the con- tmental scale and capable of beating the best troops of the strongest military nation before the war. That we were." able to accomplish this stupendons task is due partly to the loyalty and devotion of our Allies and the splendid work of the Navy, but mainly to the wonderful spirit of the British race everywhere in the world. At the outset lack of instinctive discipline placed our new troops at a disadvantage, but during the last two years the disciplina of all ranks of the new armies, from whatever part of the The aniversities and Empire they came, was excellent. public schools of the Empire again proved that they are unrivalled in the formation of character, with is the root of disciplins. Not that the universities and publie school enjoy a monopoly of the qualities of making good offices, the uie of the British Empire generally proved sona under the several tests and while giving men whom at was at hefur for any officer to command it furnished officers ni the highest standard. from all ranks of society and l quarters the world. Promotion has been entirely by merit and the highest appointments were open to the humblest provided they had the necessary qualifications of characte: k and knowledge. Many instances could be quoted f men who from civil or comparatively humble occupations have risen to important Stamanda. Example, a schor master, a lawyer, a taxicab driver, and an ex-sergean: Majt commanded brigades. An editor commanded a division. Sie Douglas Haig. concludes with a "sery warm and sincere acknowledgment of the great debt of all ranks of th armies in France to our kinsmen and kinswomen of the British Empire for their unfailing support by thoughts, Their prayers and work thoughout the long rears of war. trust and confidence never wavered. Their labours never ceased No mcrifices, hardships and privations were co great provided that thereby the needs of the troops night, be adequately supplied."
THE CLAIMS ON GERMANY.
BRITISH M. P.'S ANXIETY.
London, April 10.
Mr. Lloyd George's telegram to Mr. Kennedy Jones was in reply to a telegram signed over by two hundred Com- moners declaring that the greatest anxiety exists owing to persistent reports from Paris that the British delegates instead of furmulating a complete financial claim for the Empire was merely considering what amount is exactable from the enemy. Our constituents expect that the first action of the delegates will be as you have repeatedly stated in election speeches to present the bill in full, make Ger- many acknowledge the debt and then discuss ways and means of obtaining payment" The telegram was sent at. seven other the initiative of Mr. Kennedy Jones and Caionists with a view to strengthening the hands of the Prime Minister."
WAIT AND SEE"
Paris, April &
Mr. Lloyd George emphatically declared that there was no difference of opinion among the negotiators but they often faced technical difficulties which could only be solved after thorough examination. For example as regards re paration the Allies had one common principle namely that Germany must pay to the last penny that she was able to pay, but it was insuficient to draft a note and present it to the enemy. It was necessary demand guarantees to study methods of payment and be in a "position to say to the enemy when he pleaded the insuficiency of his resources. that he must do this and give that. That was meant to show the difficult work which was complicated by the fact that the most capable experts did not agreed on methods of liquidation or assets to be collected.
Mr. Lloyd George replying to a remark by an interviewer thas the public was unable to understand why before every- thing else Germany was not presented with the bill and com- pelled first of all acknowledge her debt said "Who says we are not doing that! Who says we have not decided on it! Can the people not wait until we have finished and judge our work instead of our intentions? Let the public wait ... few days and it then will be able to give its#iews, not on rumours but facts."
SEAT OF LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
Paris, April &
M. Hymans, the Belgian Foreign Minister states that a committee consisting of Signor Orlando, Baron Makino, Mr. House, and General Smuts has been appointed to con- seat of the sider the question "of making Brussels the League of Nations.
THE EX-KAISER'S GUILT. .
Paris, April 9.
The Council of Four this afternoon discussed the ques- tion of responsibilities for the war. French diplomats afirm that Britain and France agree that the ex-Kaiser is legally gailty. His extradition should be demanded and he should America, how- be brought before an Inter-Allied court. ever, while admitting the ex-Kaiser's responsibility does not countenance the taking of legal proceedings against General him. It is hoped a via media, will be found. Smate has arrived and probably Mr. Lloyd George will return to England next week and speak in the House of Commons on the 15th on the work of the Peace Conference, returning to Paria on the 16th,
TRIUMPHAL MARCH OF OVERSEAS TROOPS.
London, April 9.
In the House of Lords, replying to Lord Denman and Lord Stanhope, Lord Peel said it has been decided that there be a triumphal march of overseas troops through London bat pending the working out of particulars he was unable to announce the precise date. He would take into consider- stion whether the march would consist of complete units with guns, transport and everything. Lord Harcourt hoped that no time would be lost as thousands of Australians and Canadians were going home daily. He hoped represente- tives of troops from the Crown Colonies, many of whom were coloured as from the West Indies, would be included in order to receive a tribute to the sacrifices they had made. Lard Peel said the Government quite appreciated the point that overseas troops included those from Crown Colonies.
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COLONIAL PENSIONS.
London, April 9.
In the House of Commons Mr. Hurd urged the increase of pensions for West African Civil Servants in view of the dearness of living. Col. Amery replied that West African pensions were calculated on a specially liberal basis and therefore there was no special reason for treating West African pensioners more favourably than those of other colonies but Lord Milner was well aware of the difficulties of pensioners owing to the rise in prices and he was con- alting the Government's of the colonies generally thereanent.
FIGHTING IN NORTH RUSSIA.
London, April 7.
A British North Russia communique says that the attack on Shredmecrengs on April 5 was preceded by night- long artillery preparations. The enemy casualties number ed 400. The main attack was carried out by 2,300, exclusive of reserves, divided into three detachments. The first was ordered to carry out a reconnaissance while the second with the support of the third was to capture the village by an attack from the south and west. A greater proportion of artillery than usual was employed in this attack. The Bolsheviks aim was to break through to the Drina and czt off out southern most troops on this river.
THE EGYPTIAN SITUATION.
London, April 11.
In an Egypt official message General Allenby reports that Cairo is outwardly quieter but there is stal some dis- turbance in the poorer quarter, booligans showing animously to Armenizas and Greeks. The new Ministers are in Con- ference with representatives of the Government employees who recently struck. The staff of the State railways Eas resumed work excepting men in the workshops. The pro- vinces are reported quiet
RIOTING IN BOMBAY.
Bombay, March 27. Discontent among retail dealers in grain resulted in rioting. Two thousand dealers armed with bamboos st- tacked the office of the Assistant Food Controller and assaulted a Parsee assistant. A police enquiry is being beld. No arrests have been made,
THE ODESSA SITUATION.
Paris, April 6.
It is now reported that the evacuation of Odessa is im- minent. The Matin says that Allied troops will probably retire behind the Dniester in order protect Bessarabia and Romania. The Allies are fortifying the isthmus of Penkop in order to keep the Crimea sa a base and save Sevastopol from the Bolsheviks.
OBLIGATIONS TO BRITAIN.
Landon, April 9.
In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Arnold, Mr. Baldwin said that the Allied obligations to the United Kingdom on March 31 were £1,588,447,000 and the Domiz ions obligations were 2896,000.
THE SILVER MARKET.
London, April 2
Silver at 493-18 is quiet.
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