COMPANY MEETING. BARON MAKINO ON
THE DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP
CO. LTD.
The thirty-sixth ordinary general meeting of the Douglas Steamship Company Ltd, was held at the offices of the Company to-day at noon. Mr. G. W. Barton presided, and there were also present Mesars. D.G.M. Bernard, J.W.C. Bonnar, and W. E. Clarke Mr. (Consulting Committee);
THE CONFERENCE.
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JAPAN'S SUCCESSES AND
FAILURES..
PASSENGERS ARRIVED.
EUROPEAN HISTORY D STAMPS
Arrived per La Empress of deN':— Miss F. Alexander, Mr. G. H. PADEREWSKI'S PORTRAIT. Borstant, Mr. C. M. Burrell, Jr., Mr. H. C. Clapp, Mrs. G. Edwards, Miss The following statement is at V. Froberg, Hr. A. G. Gordon, Mr. & Hamilton, Miss G. tributed by the Mainichi to Baron Mrs. W. F. Makino, one of the Japanese Hume, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Harring peace delegates, who has just too, Mr. W. J. Hutcheson, Mr. C. C. Judd, Mrs T. L. James, Me. And returned home from Paris-
The war has done much to Mrs. C. U. Knox, Mrs. W. Lane, Mt. J. E. Gomes (Secretary) acd
wards bringing all countries to and Mrs. W. H. Larkin, Miss Mort Messrs. W. Logan, Ho Leung,
Montcomery, Mr. N.V.A. Croucher, Lo Cheung gether on a common basis of lock, Mr. A. shui, J. S. Perry, Chun Tong, political thought. For instance, Nicoll, Mr. A. R. Nowell, Dr. Anna Chun King-yue and U. Razack once the principles of selfdeterm-M. Otto, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Pryce, (ehareholders.)
Mr. C. Pederson, Dr. Mary Roberts, and of justice and The Secretary having read the ination
charges on all the steamers have been very
torily
in account.
re-
Chin
TAT Demand
EXCHANGE.
SELLING.
The story of the New Europe 30 d/s continues to write itself in serial 60 d/s form on the pages of the stamp 4 m/s album. Fresh items of historical TT Shanghai. interest are being added almost TT Singapore. daily, Poland's latest contribut T/T Japan fion to the record is a series of six T/T India..
postage stamps, commemorative Demand, India of the convocation of the National T/T San Francisco) & New York.) Diet, and includes the first stamp portrait of M. Ignace Paderewski T/T Java as President of the Republic, T/T Marks This figures on the 15 fenygow T/T Francs value, lithographed in scarlet. Demand, Paris The balance of the series is com- prised as follows-10, claret (eagle); 20£. brown (M. Tram- pacznski); 25E olive (Gen. Pilsudski): 50f., blue-green (eagle and sailing ship); and I mark, All are inscribed "Sejm 1919 riolet (eagle and lictor's fasces). Roku."
10 3
BUYING.
•4/234 4/27/16 2/29/15 4/2 11/15 4/2 13/16
Nom.
17734
17116
Nom.
Nom.
22374
Nom. 7.40
8818
Nom.
Nom. 4.70 Nom.
$3% pm.
$5% pm. $38% pm. 94% pm.
UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS..
THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE- GRAPH COMPANY, LTD.
Takow.
from
The following Unclaimed Tele-| grams are lying here
anyee Street, from Shanghai. Teenchowdong Neehongdong,
Kwongshingcheong,
Kwongwashing East Des Voeux. from Amor.
Tongyackhing, from Kobe. Kienfung Co., Venyeisu Street, from Shanghai.
Chuzaing, Woosing West Strest, from Shanghai.
Wadato, from Tokio. Manyuewing, from Amoy. Ibarahyakusuke, c/o Japanese Consulate, from Osaka.
4 m/s. L/C notice convening the meeting. humanity were advocated by Pre- Mrs. A. Ritchie, Mr. P. Silva, Miss
4 m/s. DP The Chairman said Gentle-sident Wilson their effect upon Tucker, Miss M. Wyman, Mr. &
6 m/s. L/C men,-The report and accounts with the auditors' certificate the world was wide and far-reach- Mrs. D. J. E. Farmer, Mr. W. M.
Melbourne 30 dis. San Francis-1 attached having been in your ing, the demand for independence Farmer, Mrs. A. J. Ammen and loft,
30 d/s. Sydney and
co & New York; hands for some days, I will, with or self-government by India Mr. E. Aracabulo, Mr. and Mrs.
Nom your permission, take them as Persia and Ireland coming in its A. Connor, Mr. Co Chang Juan,
4.m/s. Marks
7.60 The delivery of Riga from the 4 m/s. Francs read. Though we had been in
6 m/s. Francs 7.66 hopes that the year's working wake. Many important questions Mr. and Mrs. L. Chang, Mr. J. Q. would have show even better assumed an international char-Capinpin, Mr. P. D. Deguilher, Mr Bolshevists has been marked by
A. Eraser, Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Gar- the issue of three postage stamps Demand, Germany. results I think we may regard actor. Far Eastern questions.
of special design by the Lettish Demand, New York 8673 the profits earned as quite satis
Nom. imney and child, Mr. and Mrs. Goo
Government, showing two female T/T Bombay factory and I trust the proposed discussed in Tokyo, are
Harris, Mr. and Mrs. F. Earl, figures (presumably Riga and Demand, Bombay ... ΤΟ Western
Nom. distribution of same will meet mediately wired
Mr. Te Cheng Lettonia) embracing before the T/T Calcutta ..... with your approval. Docking countries." With reference to the Mr. J... Kwok,
180 ridiculous statements made about Tiong, Mr. R. M. Kelsey, Mr. Leungwalls of a city. In the foreground Demand, Calcutta...
are seen a human skull and a Demand, Manila and loss of carnings was caused the "exclusion of Japan from Shunk Miss Leung Fong Goo, Miss withered bush, and the sky is Demand, Singapore. 177%
by the Aurora On Haiphong by their detention while in dock's the Council Baron Makino said. Leung Fong-thiu, Mr. Leang Yee, illuminated hands. The "Haiyang" was re-At the Peace Conference at Hiss Leung Tuy, Miss Leung Chong, Borealis. The values and colours On Saigon
are On Bangkok Government leased from
Mr. Lim Jim, Mrs. Sino Kiu, Mr. A. of the three stamps quisition on 23rd Dec., last and Paris, important questions were S. Moses, Justice and Mrs. P. M. Kopecs, carmine: 15 kop, green: Sovereign.... the "Haiching on 17th Feb. last settled by the Council of Five, Moir, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. McClure and 35kop, brown. lithographed Gold leaf per Tael... 33
Bar Silver, per oz.... 6396 and each had to undergo an bat the. Saar question and and Inft., Mr. A. Montinola, Mr. and imperforated.
In the neighbouring Republic forward
6314 extensive overhaul after their the frontier problem were settled and J. L. Ollier, Mr. M. Oleott, Mr.
SUBSIDIARY COINS. strenuous work of the last "20 by the so-called Council A. T. Poco, Mr. R. Bruce, Mr. R. of Esthonia the seventh centenary months, the Government caly of Four. This fact seems to have Beentelat, Dr. and Mrs. D. P. Cald. of the union with Denmark was
DISCOUNT PER $100: defraying the .cost of the
given rise to misunderstandings well, Mr. M. H. Day, Mr. W. B. celebrated by the creation of stamps, of restricted validity, in actual damage caused by in some Japanese minds. It is Fraser, Miss S. C. Farrell, Kuang design representing sea-gulls 'kong 50 cis sub.
been them. Application has
not my intention to defend the Hung, Dr. Wm. 3. Hardy and on a stormy sea, inscribed Eesti them for A further made to great towards the cost of the position of the Japanese delegates Family, Mr. Shuhei Hsu, Miss A Vabarik (Esthogian Free State). in this connection, but as I am Hamilton, Rev. and Mrs. P. Jenkins. These stamps were on sale for
C. ccine. general reconditioning of the fally acquainted with the nature R. B. Jupp, Mr. FR. Jones. three days only, and the issue steamers, but we must not be too of the Council of Four I may be. C. Lee, Mrs. J. de P. Lynch was limited to 3.500 specimens. sanguine of getting-same made. called apon to say a few words The installation of an Oil Plant into the s.8.
on the subject. Be it understood Miss L. Mayer, Mrs. S. Mason and Consequent on the adoption of a Haiching" took that there
was no change in inft, Mrs. J. F. Necoll, Mr. R. A. new currency unit hereviz pennia," instead of "kopecs"- much longer than was at first the position Japan held at Nicholson, Mr. and Mrs. W. For anticipated and after some initial the Peace Conference. All Serman, Mrs. A. B. Palmer, Capt. new stamps in a large numeral design are in course of emission, troubles is now running satisfac-important questions, including Paul, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Reichel, of which only the penni orange subjects relating to the preserves M. M. East, Mr. and Mrs. J. Land 5 penni green are at present The fire which occurred in ation of world-peace and those Martin. Rev. J. E' Temple, Mr. Lin use. October last on "Haihong" and concerning the League of Nations, M. Whyte, Mr. W. L. Wright. an accident to the Haitan's boilers were discussed and decided by Master D. J. E. Farmer. Miss Austrian Empire (new designated The residue of the former necessitated extra docking and a the Council of Five. It is true Adan, Mr. F. W. Ashust, Mr. P. Germen Austria) has been charge on the underwriting that in the discussions of some Browman, Mr. T. A Clancy, Mr. provided with distinctive postage account of the Company.
questions in which Japan bad no Investments in sterling, Japan- direct interest I did not partici-Chang Bow, Mr. and Mrs. S. Con-stamps, in supersession of those ese and Straits currency haze ate but I can say without breach sepeion, Mrs. Thing Hio, Mr. D. T. adorned with portraits and em- been written down in the accounts of truth that none of the delegates Denny, Mr. D. J. Fleming, Mr. Gec.blems of the house of Hapsburg to exchange rated ruling on 30th of the other Powers wittingly 0. Hagen, Mr. Ong. Honcat, Mr. The new stamps have been sur- June lest. Investments in kept anything from the knowledge and Mrs. 3. 8. Kwie, Mr. Teh Kim-face printed by the State Print- shares in local Companies you of the Japanese delegates nor did fan, Mr. Poor-ka, Mr. and Mrs. J.ing Works, Vienna, in three will see noted show a profit at they exclude us from their con- E. Latham, Mrs. Che Suy-woy, designs by the, eminent artist market rates of some $15,000, for ferences.. These circumstances Leang Shang-fack Master Leung value 3, 6. and 12 heller show a Joseph Franz Renner, The which we have not taken credit will, I hope, become clear to the Wan-shang. Mrs.
Kun, post-horn, and those of 5, 10, 25, Japanese people as time passes. Master Leung Lua-se, Mr. Leans 45 heller and I krene the arms of Bonus Steamers' difficers.-
the Shantung Lou, Mr. Lim Coa, Mr. Tám Eng-sy, the new State. while the hour "Regarding "This item is not shown separately
question, there existed many Mr. Lim Florencio, z. B. Mizrahi, remaining stampe are of alleg in the present accounts as officers' pay all round has been misunderstandings.about Japan's Miss C. and Miss R. McClure, Mr. Sorical design.
which attitude, and the question at one Nasir. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Nulson, increased to - amounts
A uniform postage stampseries include the amounts of the bonus time received a setback.
when it was made clear to the Master and Miss Nelson, Mrs. E for the newly constituted king
Peasice, Mr. Q. de Rors, Mr. F. dom of Serbia-Croatia and grent.
Our old friend the "Haitan" Powers that Japan had no other Robles, Miss E. Sanchez, Mr. Sam Slavonia will shortly replace the
regarding Shantung has been sold aubject to inepec-ambition
than securing economic rights in Sing, Hr. F. Schad, Mrs E Simpson separate issues at present cur- tion for delivery shostly and we
Miss Olive Simpson, Mr ren in the various States. The the territory, difficulties were hope to acquire in her place
Lt. "T. Smain feature of the design will be a vessel of sc up to date easily got over. Japan's claims Genzo Tanaka,
Mr. E. Waltl:. 3fr. portrait vignette of the veteran The amount
end my efforts in connection with Twigg. type. as freights.
the receiv- racial equality question. W. Wheeler, Mr. Wong Sik-pui, King Peter I, in a characteristic able agency balances has since unfortunately met with failcre, Mr. Wa Chuen-lin, Pascuala Sen setting. New stamps are also in hut nevertheless I think that Jose, Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Figures the subject designs of which will preparation in Czecho-Slovakia, been odlected. Coast trade ***
e disturbed state Japan's assertions have been felly Mr. and Mrs. E. Paterson, Mrs. Fincinde.the likeness of President spite of
been appreciated by the world. This is Reyes, Mrs. Yee See, Mr. Chin Wing Maserṛk. of the country bas quite satisfactory for the last the reason why I declared, at the Kong, Mr. Juana Cue, Mrs. T. X. three months, this, combined final session to discuss the ques sabuest, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Loon Liege in the early days of the with slightly lower price for coation, that the matter would be and much smaller dock bills taken up by Japan at some future son. Mrs. Ede and Mr. H. Ramirez, war a special 25 centimes postage Hongkong, Sept. 28, 1919.
E Strassman, Major J. stamp adorned with the city should place the Company in al opportunity, as the Japanese Mrs. very good position in the present people were most enthusiastic H. Stereot, Miss The arms has been placed on sale EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRAL-
Mr. Tie Sing; Miss Ethere. year. I now beg to propose the over the abolition..of all distinct nou.
It is not Toussaint, Mr. P. de Tavera, Mica The Rumanian Postal Agency adoption of the report and lons between races. accounts as presented and after clear whether Japanese will pre-F. K. Wenger, Mr. O. D. Walker, in Constantinople, having recent- the resolution has been seconded sent the question to the League Mr. G. B. Waterman, Mr. and Mrsly been reopened, is provided with lying in the E. E. Telegraph
of Nations Conference at I shall he pleased to answer any Washington in October. It will F. E. Zullig and 2 children, Mr. W. special postage stamps overprint- Office at Hongkong questions shareholders may desire
be taken up by Japan when she E. Carter, Mr. Lim Foo. Hrs. Eed with a small circular cachet Mr. PerryMr. Chairman and becomes assured of the prospects Quimos, Mr. Chin Cae, Mr. Chis containing the inscription" Posta
Wing-Yu, Mr. Chin Wing-cheong, Romana-Constantinopol Gentlemen. With your permis-of its approval by the world,
Mr. C. O. Y. Orpeza, Mr. A. Alleun, The Greek occupation of Asia
is Minor i question "The Korean sion I should like to make a few remarks, and give expression to attracting great public attention Mr. Cain Ya-sing, Mr. Ho Lim-sie, the feeling of appreciation in at the present time., Japan's ad- Mr. He Hou, Mr. Loo Kam. Mr. D. holders will join. The satisfactory the steps taken by the Japanese Mr. Oliver, Mr. Tom Ki, Mr. Won which I am sure all the share ministrative policy of Korcs and Liang, Mr. Lee Wing, Mr. Loi Yuen results obtained this year in spite Government in dealing with the Chong-ark Mr. Wong Wah-tau, Mr.jak of Karassi. of the high price of coal, docking recent disturbances have been Pao Chang-ya, Mr. Chong Pek- charges and other incidental minutely wired to Western coun- cheong, Mr. Ty Catiam, Mr. Chu expenses are undoubtedly due to tries. As the future course of the Sion, Mr. Go Chin-liong, Mr. the foresight good manage-question is being watched by the mentand the untiring efforts world with considerable interest
- of the part
the great care must be taken by Japan General Managers and the in ruling Korea." Directors atly assisted by their
AN "ANARCHIST'S" STORY. staff to promote the interest of the shareholders. Our thanks are
Having declared himself to be therefore due to them for pre- Bernard, J. W. C. Bonner, and Mr. Ho Giro-wet, Mr. Ho Nia-karyan Anarchist under the influence senting us with such a satisfac. W. E. Clarke were re-elected to Mr. Liu Yin-nam. Mr. Wing Leung, of a secret society, and to be Mr. Lee Sang. Mr. Frank Lee, Miss spreading the movement among tory report, and if are the Consulting Committee. fortunate in meeting with similar Mr. W. Logan proposed the JL. Mudge, Mr. Suey L. Choy, Mr. the troops," Thomas J. Webb was Fred Wong, Mr. sentenced to six months' hard success year after year I do not re-election of Messrs. A. R. Lowe Tom Pao, Mr. think we could with for anything, and C, Bernard Erawn as auditors Wong Kai-en, Mr. Co Sam. Mr. Jabour at Bow Street, London for their charges by 10 sen on the lat -better. “With these remarks, for the ensuing year at a reChua Gui, Mr. A. and Master P. and wearing-en army officer's uniform inst., after obtaining permission Gentlemen, I have much pleasure muneration of $500 each per Miss E Dacanay, Mra. O. Algorithout authority list of from the Police. What a blessing ...in seconding the adoption of the annum.
Marter and Master F. Aagon feeren convictions against the it would be if Japanese harbers, -report and accounts.
There being no questions, the Croucher and carried.
This was seconded by Mr. Mr. Can in-sing, Mr. Lim Kizo, defendant was red, including a and others who cater to their Mrs. E. Del and 2 Misses Pan, Rev. sentence of three years in a refor fellows in various ways, had to matory for theft in 1910, and obtain the permission of the motion was put to the meeting
This was all the business, the J. Moorman, Rev. C. Hulsbosch, Mr
three years' penal servitude for Police before advancing their On the proposition of Mr. Lo Chairman announcing that divid-C. J. C. Tengquisuy, Mr. Tao Tec warehouse breaking. His military prices. But perhaps the Police sing, Mr. Yu Cao-co, Mr. Yu Ynang-record was also bad, and he was here have enough power as things Cheung-shui, seconded by Mr.end warrants would be ready on
co, Miss Tai Yamakami.
described as an inveterate liar." areKobe Herald. Chun Tong, Messrs. D. G.. M. Monday next.
to ask.
Un
accounts
appezzog
and carried unanimously.
W3
But
and
Go
Kee-kun, Mr. Go Chong, Mr. De Buc. Mrs. Akilita Delapina. Mr. Ng Hon. Rev. Jos. Schipman, Hev. Ren Michielsens, Mr. T. D. Sipahec, Mr. Tan Tiam, Mr. Yu Yu-yong, Mr. Yu Nn, Mr. Heert, Miss A. H. Durrant,
As a tribute to the defence of
commemorated
1919."
in
certain Turkish postage stamps, "Hellenic Occupation of Cydonia," and issued in the San- overprinted in Greek characters,
4102, 6671 (Paktat), from Kobe. Abekobe, from Kobe. Cheunguuig, Pottinger Street, from Shanghai."
Kusanglee, from Shanghai. Nagase. from Osaka.
Hongkee (2), from Nagasaki. Retransmitted from Yokohama
C. U. Knox c/o Ozcanpac, from Chicago.
Robert Carter, "St. Georges Hotel, from Kobe.
Street, from Shanghai.
West Cheechiang Hoshur,
Fukuwayu, from Kobe.
T. KRING.
Superintendent.
ASIA & CHINA TELEGRAPE CO.
List of Unclaimed TelegramS
C. A. Bearwolf, from Paris. Flourman, from Sydney. Fullerton c/o American Consul, from New York.
H. J. Eddo, American Consul,
from San Francisco.
Hermfox, from San Francisco. Lanco, from Bandoeng. Shokingink, from London. Tiran Antogere, from Saigon- Armenia will shortly be repre-tandinh. sented by stamps issued by the W. Gamble c/o Sailors Home, Republic of Azerbaijan, whose from Singapore. capital is the port of Baku. Wallis, Hongkong Hotel, from
London.
D. de H: FARRANT, Superintendent,
Hongkong, Sept 25. 1919.
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