THE SHIPPING DISPUTE.
(Continued from Page 5)
"Marine Engineers' Guild. China |
Are
NOTICE.
LIMITED.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
Coast Officers' Guild. Members of CHINA BORNEO COMPANY
informed the above Guilds that a combined meeting will be held at the Guild offices, 10 Des Vaux Road, to-day (Thursday), Dec. 4th at 3 pm, sharp.
As matters of urgency have to be decided, every member in river and "outside" ships is requested to attend."
F. The Hongkong Daily Press dated the 5th December, 1919, under the beading "Local Shipping Deadlock contained the following
extract.-
"The associated guilds decided. a few days ago, to press for a general increase of about 40 per cent in the salaries of captains. chief engineers and chief officers + • + The Secretary of the China Coast Officers' Guild seen yesterday by a reporter of the Daily Press, said he was not yet in a position to disclose the pro-
meeting. ceedings of the
The Shipowners' Association, he said, had definitely refused the increase of salaries asked on the ground that the present freight situation did not allow them to think of in- creasing their expenditure. Some of the other companies had not -replied to the Guild's "Ultima
tum". The meeting discussed the situation for an hour and a half, and it was decided to send another circular letter to the shipping com- panies."
NEW
Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be held at the Ocas of Messra. Gibb Livingston & Co., St. George's Buildings Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong on Mon- day the 29th day of December 1919 at 11 o'clock in the forenoon for the purpose of considering and, if thought fit, passing the following Resolution as an Onlin- ary Resolution-
1. "That the conditional agree-
ment entered into by the Directors of the Company in the name and on behalf of the Company with Harrisons and Crosfield Limited dated the 10th day of December 1919 for the sale of the undertaking property and assets of the Company as existing on the 31st day of December 1918 subject to its liabilities, for the 'sum of 2828,000 (Eight hundred and twenty eight thousand dollars) cash which has been submitted to this meeting be and the same is hereby ratified and approved and that the Directors be and they are here- by authorised and directed to to carry the same into effect with full power to assent to any modifications in the Agreement which they may think expedient and in the G. The South China Morning Post
interest of the Company" dated 5th December 1919 under the..
heading
Copies of the above mentioned "The Shipping Trouble" contains the following Agreement can be seen at the Registered Office of the Company St. George's Buildings, Chater Road, Victoria, aforesaid or ar the offices of Messrs. Johnson Stokes & Master, the Solicitors
extract:-
As the result of their delibera tions, we understand, letters will be forwarded to-day to the owners announcing that the members into the sist on their demands being met. The men, it is understood, are ready to fight the matter out to the finish and their reserve funds are believed to be sufficient to see them through a protracted strug- gle."
Company at Prince's Building. Ice House Street. Victoria aforesaid, at any time before the said meeting (except Saturdays and Sundays) between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
And subject to the passing of the above Resolution to consider and if thought it, to pass as an
The Hongkong Daily Press dated 8th December, 1919, under Extraordinary Resolution the
the heading "The Strike Danger in Hongkong" contains the follow- ing extract:-
The China Coast Officers' Guild and the Marine Engineers Guild have combined to ask the owners of the smaller local river and coastal trade steamers, for an increase of forty per cent in the salaries of masters, first officers and chief engineers".
Unless your client is prepared to deny the accuracy of truth of the foregoing extracts, it appears
following.
"That the Company be wound up voluntarily and that Ernest Alfred Mountford Williams of the Firm of Lowe Bingham and Matthew of Chartered Bank Building Queen's Road
Central. Victoria aforesaid be appointed Liquidator for the purposes of such winding up, at such remuneration as may be arranged between the said Harrisons and Crosñeld Limit- ed and the Liquidator.
to us abundantly clear that your Should the Second Resolution be client's Guild and the Officers passed by the requisite majority, thereof have actively participated it will be submitted for confirmi in advising and inducing those ation as a Special Resolution to a concerned to agree to a course of Second Extraordinary General conduct which, if carried to the Meeting to be held at the above: conclusion indicated in your address at twelve o'clock noon on client's letter of the 4th instant, Tuesday the 13th day of January would involve breaches of con- 1920. tract and other unlawful acts of By Order of the Board
(SA) GIBB LIVINGSTON & CO.
Agents.
a most serious nature.
We need hardly point out to you
that if the ships are held up as a Hongkong, 10th December, 1919.
result of any members of the Guild, unlawfully breaking their agreement, the damages suffered would be very heavy. On the evidence at our disposal, we are confident that the Guild and the Officers will be lawfully respon sible for such damage as having
PUBLIC AUCTION.
By Order of the Mortgagees Mr. Geo. P. Lammert has
actively supported the men con- received instructions to sell by
cerred in their unlawful conduct
as of course also the officers
should they break their
ments.
ANTE
We are therefore compelled to
Public Auction
Ch
WEDNESDAY
press for an immediate and unequi- the 24th day of December, 1919
vocal answer to the question put a in paragraph two of this letter.
Yours faithfully, (Sd.) Deacon Looker Deacon
and Harston.
Messrs. Hastings & Hastings.
FILM STAR'S RIGHT TO PSEUDONYM.
3 pm. at his Sales Rooms
Duddell Street. Victoria, Hongkong.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1919.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
HONGKONG FUND FOR
DEVASTATED FRANCE
PANSY DAY
FRIDAY, 19th DECEMBER,
Street zale of Pansies in the Morning.
GRAND MASKED BALL
at Volunteer Headquarters, Garden Road,
at 9 p.m...
Admission $5.00 including
LIGHT
REFRESHMENTS.
Prizes will be given for the most original dominoes.
CABARET
SATURDAY, 20th DECEMBER,
at Volunteer Headquarters
TEA, TOMBOLA, THE “EVERYTHING" STALL and the "EVERYTHING ELSE" STALL. Also continuous
VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT
including Cinema Display. DANCING: 3 p.m. to midnight.
CABARET
“DANCE FOR FRANCE.”
NOTICE.
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THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER CO.. (1918) LTD.
FUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Public Auction on
Friday the 12th Dec. 1919.
commencing at II a.m.
at his Sales Rooms, Duddell Street." A Large Quantity of Superior Quality Provisions in first class
etc.
(The above will be put up in lots to suit purchasers) Terms: Cash on delivery,
Geo. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
Notice is hereby given that the first Ordinary General Meeting). of Shareholders will be held at The following Leasehold pro- the, Offices of the Company, St. perties situate at Victoria and George's Building, Chater Road, Kowloon, Hongkong in two Lots Victoria, Hongkong, on Saturday Lot 1 All that piece of ground the 20th December, 1919, at situate at Victoria registered in 11.30 a.m. in the forenoon, for the condition
fruits. Land Office as Inland Lot No. 346 purpose of receiving a statement Comprising Table together with the messuage there of accounts and the report of the Salmon, Pilchards, Codfish, Jam, on No. 15 Mosque Street. Term General Managers for the 14 Pickles, Dates, Raisins, Crisco, 999 years from 27th November months ending 30th September, etc. 1849. Area 1440 square feet. 1919, and electing a Consulting! That a person is entitled to
Committee and Auditors. continue the pseudonym used by Annual Crown rent $1.24.
The Transfer Books of the him in cinema work when he Lot 2 All that piece of ground leaves the firm which originated situate at Kowloon Point regis- Company will be closed from it was upheld by the Court of Ap- tered in the Land Office as Sect- Monday the 15th December 1919 peal. Mr. Ryott, an actor, joined ion N. of Kowloon Inland Lot until Saturday the 20th December the Hepworth Manufacturing No. 410 together with the mess- 1919, both days inclusive. Company in 1913, and was for age thereon No. 22 Asbley Road, film purposes given the name of Kowloon Term 75 years from "Stewart Rome." He proved a 24th June 1882. Ares 189214 Proportion of success. On demobilisation. be square feet. was unable to come to terms with) Annual Crown rent $10.50.
For further particulars and the company. They sought to re- strain him from using this name conditions of sale apply to with another firm of producers. Meaers Johnson Stokes & Master Lord Justice Warrington, in Prince's Building, Ice House St
Hongkong. giving judgment, said that the contract under which the com- pay sought to prevent Mr. Ryott using his pseudonym was un- reasonable and in restraint of trade.
Solicitors for the Mortgagees
or to
Geo, P. LAMMERT.
Auctioneer.
SHEWAN TOMES & CO.
General Managers Hongkong, 5th December, 1919
NOTICE.
NOTICE.
CHINA COAST OFFICES'
GUILD
NOTICE.
HONGKONG HOTEL
GREAT SUCCESS OF THE CLEVER ENTERTAINERS AILEEN AND DORIS WOODS WHO WILL APPEAR AGAIN
at the
TEA DANSANTS
WEDNESDAY, the 10th of Dec..
On
and
FRIDAY, the 12th, of December. The Latest Song Hits will be introduced.
Entrance to Dance Room Hotel Residents $1.
J. H. TAGGART.
Manager.
NOTICE.
MARINE ENGINEERS' GUILD NORTH CHINA INSURANCE
OF CHINA,
HONGKONG POLICE
CO., LTD. The Hongkong Police Victory Members of the above Guilds Ball will be held at the City are informed that a combined NOTICE OF REMOVAL Hall on Wednesday the 17th meeting will be held at the Guild
The Office of the above Com- December 1919. Lancing to cam- Offices, 10 Dis Veur Road, on mence at 9 pa"
Friday 12th inst. at 3 p.m. Sharp. Pany have this day been re- moved to No. 3 Queen's Buildings, Every member in the outside (Chater Rood), (River & Coast) ships in port is j equ-ested to attend..
W. HENDERSON," Hon. Secretary Central Police Station
Hongkong, 8th December, 1919
BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE
(THE FRENCH BANK)
GRAND FRENCH LOAN WITH DRAWING.
Under the guarantee of the French Goverment The Local Branch of the Banque Industrielle de Chins will receive subscriptions for the above loan from this date to the 15th December.
FOUR MILLIARDS of france of five per cent Bonds will be issued free of income taxes and redeemable at Fr. 699, withie SEVENTY FIVE YEARS.
Issue price Fr495,-per Bond
Drawings will take place quarterly yielding Fr. 10,000,000, in PRIZES yearly, the FIRST PRIZE in each being:
ONE MILLION FANGS,
M. ROUET DE
NOTICE.
HONGKONG BOXING
ASSOCIATION.
JOURNEL
MANAGER.
G.
NOTICES.
R.
Particulars and Conditions of" President: His Excellency Sir the letting by Public Auction R. E STUBES, E. C. M. G. Sale, to be held on Monday, the 1st day of December, 1919, Governor.
at 3. p.m. at the Offices of the Vice-Presidents: H. E. Admiral Public Works Department, by Sir ALEXANDER DUFF, H. E Order of His Excellency the ajor-General VENTRIS, C. B., Governor, of one Lot of Crown His Honour Sir W. REES Land at Conduit Road, in the DAVIES, K. C., Chief Justice, Colony of Hongkong, for Commodore GURNER, R. N. term of 75 years, with the the Hon. Mr. J. JOHNSTONE.
option of renewal at a Crown Chairman: His Honour Sir W. Beat to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 75 years.
PARTICULARS OF THE LÜT.
REES DAVIES, K.C. Referees: H.J. GEDGE Esq. and
W. LOGAN Esq.
TOURNAMENT.
CITY HALL, SATURDAY.
December, 13:h 1919. at 9.15 p.m.
1.-Fifteen-round Contest for the Welterweight Championship of The Colony.
Between Sergl. SKY KERRISON,
RNY.P. (Holder).
and Stoker EDDIE WALTERS,
H.M.S. Hawkins (Challeng erl.
2.-Ten-round Middlewright" & un-)
test. Between
PEGGY " EVANS, H.M.S. Hankins (ex-Mid- dleweight Champion of Mediterranean Station).
and Seaman HEWLITI. H.M.S.
Alacrity:
3.- Eight-rowad
Contest.
Meghoy Nu
Boundary Semencementa
11.
feet feet fert, Ice abou
NOTICE.
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Д
Acabal Kuat,
Upscftalen?
ISSUE OF FRENCH 5% PREMIUM BONDS
Featherweight |TO HELP IN THE RECONSTRUCTION
Between Stoker NEAL. Kowloon
Torpedo Depot. -
and Officer's Steward DANIELS,
H.MS. Ambrose. 4.Siz-round Figuright Contest Between Boy FLESH, H. M.S.
Hincking,"
and Bey COLES. H. M. S.
Haicking. 5.-Six-round Middleweight Con-
test.
Between Sergeant ROGERS, Wilt
shire Regiment.
and Seaman WILLOUGHBY.|-
H.M.S. Hawkins,
OF WAR DEVASTATED REGIONS
GUARANTEED BY THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT Four thousand million Francs divided icto Eight Millions 500 francs 5% Premium Bonds
Free of all Taxes redeemable in 75 years at frs 600 and also by yearly premium draw- ings amounting to frs 10,000,000 with a'quarterly first prize of:
ONE MILLION FRANCS
P ice of issue frs 495.- 6.-Six-round Lightweight Contest. Applications will be received by
the BANQUE DE L'INDO. Between Private WOODWARD, |
CHINE.
Wiltshire Regiment.
and Seaman. O'SHEA, H.M.S.
Carlisle.
Admissiou.
Reserved Seats: Ring Side $5
The French Bank)
L. BERINDOAGUE
Manager.
Stalls $3 Hongkong. 2nd December, 1919.
Unreserved Seats: $2 and $1 Men of the Naval and Military Forces in uniform admitted to Unreserved Seats at Half-price BOOKING AT MOUTRIE'S ON AND FROM WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10TH. DOOR OPEN AT 8.30 P.M.
J. C. WILDIN,
Manager, Hongkong Boxing Association.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Public Auction on
Saturday th: 13th Dec, 1919.
commencing at a. m. at his Sales Rooms, Duddell Street
A Selection of Cashmere and weed Suit Lengths. Superior Overcoating. Flannel Shirt- ings etc. Also
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BOY JOURNALIST'S MEMORIAL.
The Bishop of Woolwich has unveiled at Woolwich Cemetery a marble memorial cross-which has been erected over the grave.. of James Harvey Dale, aged 16, a journalistic pupil on the staff of the South-Eastern Herald, Greenwich, who was killed by a motor-lorry while cycling to the office. Though in great One Let High Class English Agony after the accident his first
thought was of some copy Perfumes (in 2 ozs. and 4 oza.which he had in his pocket, and bottles)
which he asked a bystander to One bale Superior Travelling take to the office. A shilling Rugs
fund raised by the Newspaper Two cases Toilet Soap
World realised £67, which has One bale Union Fleece Blankets been devoted to the erection of On view from Friday the 12th the memorial and to assist the December, 1919.
education the cross sets forth that To his memory and in recogni- tion of his brave act this cross- has been raised by members of the newspaper profession.
Catalogues will be issued Terms: Cash on delivery
Geo. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer.