THE DAIRY FARM'S WEST POINT ARMED
PROGRESS.
LAST YEAR NEARLY A RECORD.
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CATTLE NOW BEING BRED IN THE COLONY.
FINE MILK YIELD.
Presiding it to-day's share holders' meeting of the Dairy Farm, Ice and Cold Storage Co., Ltd.. Mr. T. G. Weall sinted that the year's working represented a record in the history of the Com-
pany; except for the year 1927, which was abnormal, owing to the prosence of a large number of troops and transports,
Interesting statements
were made in regard to the Company's herd of cattle, it being explained that it was no longer necessary to spend large sums annually on importing freal stock. The young stock born and bred in the tropics: was something of which the Com- pany might justly be proud.
As a result of up-to-date trent- ment, 80 per cent. of the entire herd is now immune against rinderpest and all young stock has been successfully Immunized agalust this disease, which in the earlier history of the Company
caused serious havoc.
ROBBERY.
SEVEN CHINESE ́APPEAR BEFORE MAGISTRATE,
WOMEN VICTIMISED,
The preliminary trial opened be. fore Mr. E. W. Hamilton, at the Central Police Court this morning, of six men and a woman who are charged in connexion with the arm- ed robbery at No. 78, High Street, West Point, on the 7th instant.
In opening the case, A.S.P. Mur- the house. He said that this was phy described the approach into by way of a short passage, which ended in two doors, the outer of which had a peep-hole, covered in with a small pane of glass.
The gunmen, however, disarmed all suspicions by sending one of their number ahend to enquire for an amah who was absent from the premises. As a servant came out to open the door, she was seized, by the first gunman. The others passed
on into the premics, where they held up the other oc- cupants, binding and gagging
them.
The termut of the floor was away. on business in Shanghai, leaving behind his wife and other members of his household, all of whom were females. With them the robbers experienced very little difficulty, and proceeding in the usual manner, they obtained possession of money and articles of jewellery after sec uring the keys from the absent
merchant's wife.
Excellent milk yield from the Suspicion naturally fell upon Company's herd la reported, 21 the amah who was absent from cows last season producing over the floor, after taking what 1,000 gallons ench, a figure com 5. P. Murphy described as paring very favourably with French leave," and she was ar
the yields recorded in countries with rested upon her return to more suitable and normal con-house two days after the robbery. dlilons.
In subsequent investigations, how- It was also stated at the meet-
convinced ever, the police were ing that plans have been prepared that she might have innocently for rebuilding the old
information to supplied portion of the Company's main rolibers, and their efforts were depot, in order to cater for in-directed towards tracing a man creasing trade.
who was in the habit of enliing on her at the house.
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Chairman's Speech, Addressing the shareholders, the Chairman said:-Gentlemen, The report and accounts have been in your hands for the pre- seribed period and with your permission. I will take them as read:
Your Directors are pleased to submit salisfactory statement of the year's working and I may men- tion that this constitutes a record for the Company, with the excep- tion of the year 1927, which was abnormal owing to the presence of the large number of troops and transports.
4he
of
A visit was made to No: 575, Shanghai Street, Mongkok, where two men were arrested, one them being the original individual for whom the police were look- ing. During the police tion of the floor, the other de- fendanta now beting charged be- fore the Court came to the door, one after the other, and were similarly held.
occupa-
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
ADMIRAL TYRWHITT.
Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt, form-' er Commander-in-Chief of the China Station, who has been promoted from Vice-Admiral
to Admiral,
THE KING'S PROGRESS. "WONDERFUL"
NOW WELL ON ROAD TO:
RECOVERY?
London, Feb. 27. "His Majesty's condition
la
simply wonderful compared with
what it was a month ago." This
tribute to the King's progress was anade by an official of the Royal Household to-day in an interview at Bognor.-Router.
It was oficially stated at Bognor this evening that the King passed a good day. The sun shone bril- liantly during the, day but the bit- ter vast wind persisted and the King's windows had to be kept
closed.
The Duke of Gloucester came down from London and spent some time with His Majesty.—— British Wireless.
THE AUXILIARY AIR FORCE.
LONDON SQUADRON WINS ESHER TROPHY.
London, Feb. 27. The Trophy presented by Vis- count Esher, to be awarded an- nually to the Squadron of the Au- xiliary Air Force adjudged to be the best all-round Squadron of the year, has been won the expert
of
re-
Indicating the array of exhibits which filtered the table in Court, A, S. P. Murphy stated that in a search made of the premises, they found four fully-loaded re- volvers, as well as spare rounda Our business continues to show of ammunition. One of the healthy expansion in all its bran- wenpons showed signs of being ches and no effort is spared to recently fired (the arms serve the Colony and our large gave three days prior to its dis- number of customers with dairy covery), and what appeared to and other produce of the highest he the emply cartridge case quality at reasonable prices.
the missing bullet was also found Turning to the accountĄ, the net in the basket. working profit for the your Mr. Murphy hastened to ex- amounts to $589,372,54. After plain that the shooting had providing the sum of $109,633.65 | lation to a different case, it being for depreciation of buildings, an accepted fnet that no plant and machinery, $10,000 for shots were fired in connexion båd and doubtful debts; $51,100 | with the robbery itself. for further writing down invest- Articles of jewellery recovered ments, and meeting other usual on the premises, had since beca Profit and Loss items, there re-identified by the victims. mains a balance in Profit and Losa account of $288,681.64. With the amount brought forward from last account, viz $16,004.70, we have $306,280,43 for appropriation at this meeting.
Your Directors recommend, subject to your approval:-Pay- ment of n dividend of $1.25 per share on 200,000 shares absorbing, $250,000; transfer to General Reserve, $30,000; carry forward to new account $25,286.43.
the
In their statements, prisoners are alleged to have minde statements involving each other.
one
Before evidence was taken, Mr. Murphy agreed that there was no evidence against
of the prisoners who was represented by Mr. A. El Arcullt. This man waa accordingly discharged."
The case against the others is proceeding.
AFRICA.
MR. AMERY EXPLAINS A
CONCESSION.
As our Cattle Reserve of $200,- GERMAN TREATY WITH 000 and our Fire and Typhoon Insurance Fund of $110,000 are: considered ample for the purposes for which they were created, your Directors have considered it ad- visable to recommend starting, a 'Reserve Fund, to which has been transferred the $20,000 that has for many years appeared under heading "Equalisation of Dividend Reserve." This sum, with
London, Feb. 27. Replying to a question about the Treaty between South Africa and Germany, Mr. L. M. 8. Amery, Dominions Secretary, pointed out the transfer of $30,000 from the in the House of Commons to-day
the
year's profis, will commence General Reserve with, $50,000.
Maintenance of Herd,
a
that it provided that goods pro- duced or manufactured in Ger-. many would, on importation to the Union of South Africa, be entitled to the same treatment as similar goods produced or manufactured in any other country.
For the first time you will notice we have shown in the balance sheet the value of additions to the herd and the amount of losses for the This concession was subject to a year. It is thought that this will provision that in the case of goods givo shareholders some Idea of the to which preferential treatment was amount that is needed annually to specifically accorded, under the maintain the herd. The sum of $47, existing Union legislation, to other 887.86 representing cattle losses parts of the British Empira, Ger- includes loages from all sources many would not be able to claim und compriées very largely the the rebate actually granted to other book value of cows that have been parts of the Empire.--British
laughtered In keeping with our Wireless.
general policy of weeding out un- profitable or uneconomical cows.. Although this figure appears to be about 25% of the book value of the hord, I can assure you It represents a far lower percentage of the actual replacement value of the hord.
CHEN KUNG-POI.
LEAVES SHANGHAI FOR EUROPE. In former days, it was necessary
Shanghai, Feb. 27. for us to expend large sum en. The famous Kuomintang "Loft- nually on importing fresh stockist politician, Mr. Chen Kung-- but in more recent years our pur noh, has left Shanghai for Europe. chases have been restricted almost it is reported to be unlikely that entirely to the purchase of a few he will return for the Third Kuo-
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mintang National Congress..
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1929.
A DEAL IN SALT HUNAN LEADER IN
HERRINGS.
CONTRACT RESCINDED AFTER INSOLVENCY RUMOUR,
LOCAL FIRM SUED.
NANKING.
POLITICAL COUNCIL TAKES HIS SIDE.
AFFAIR. TO PETER OUT.
Mesora. Silva Netto and Com-
Nanking, Feb. 27. pany were the defendants to an
From a reliable Nationalist action which, was heard in the source, it is learned that General Summary Court this morning, be Lu Ti-ping, the disarmed Hunan fore Mr. Justice Wood, at the in-leader now in Nanking has sub. stance of Lee Beng-kee, import mitted a report of the coup merchant, of No. 87, Des. Voeux against his control to Marshal Road West,
Chiang Kai-shek and that he will be leaving very soon for abroad. The plaintif claimed $1,000 for It is fairly certainly that tho breach of contract in alleged fal-] "Hunan" Incident" will end lure to deliver 500 boxes, each of uneventfully RE in the case 420 hs.net, of dried salt harrings, of General Chien Chen Mr. F. I. Loseby was for the who was disarmed some time ago plaintiff, and Mr. Les D'Almada in Hupch, also by order of the defended.
Wuchang-Hankow Branch Politi- cal Council.
Mr. Loseby explained, that one of the terms of the contract was that the goods should be shipped by the a.. Tyndareus and delivery should be taken by the plaintiff within seven days. The boat ar- 27, 1928. On November 26, tha rived on either November 26 or plaintiff's representative called at the defendant's office to enquiro about the steamier In order to make arrangements for the delivery of the fish. He was then told that the steamer had not arrived and that, he would be notified in due course:
Council Indignant.
At a meeting of the Nanking Central Political Council to-day the Hunan coup formed the prin cipal topic of discussion.
con-
After a long deliberation, the Andings of the Council in nexion with the dismissal of General Lu Ti-ping wero that the Council has Wuchang-Hankow
acted in a matter outalde its juris- diction. Two rules governing the powers of the Branch Political Councila have been broken...
Firstly, the Branch Political Councils cannot appoint without the consent of the Central Govern- ment officials in the Provinces.
Secondly, troop movements can
Payment Declined. On November 30, the plaintiff's representative again called at the dufendant's office and tendered payment of $10,500, which was ro only be carried out with the con- fused. Later, on the same day,sent of the Demobilisation Com- he again tendered payment in the mittee.
The meeting nico presence of Mr. Loseby, but it was
appointed again refused.
Marshal Li Chal-sum, of Canton, as Chief Superintendent of the Central Demobilisation District,
Mr. Losoby went on to say that in the early part of November it was known throughout the Colony that the plaintiff was in financial difficulty and he made private ar rangements with his creditors.
Evidence was given by Lee Yik- sum, a salesman of the plaintiff firm who stated that in October business was carried on at No. 49, Bonham Strand West. On October 1, his firm entered into an agree ment with Silva Netto and Com- pany, having agreed to re-sell the cargo to Fook Kee at $8.70 per pleat,
Witness went on to corroborato Mr. Loseby's remarks with regard to calling at the defendant's office and tendering the money.
Ifa stated that on November 28 the market price of the cargo' was $8.90 per plcul.
Insolvency Denied.
1928 by No. 601 County of London
Replying to Mr. D'Almada, wit- ness agreed that there were two Squadron, commanded by Squad- ron-Leader Lord Edward Gros-partners, one who managed the venor.-British Wireless,
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BRITISH COINS IN IRELAND.
ARRANGEMENTS TO TAKE THEM BACK.
Loudon, Feb. 27, In the House of Commong to. day, Mr. Winston Churchill said ho had made arrangements. to take back British silver coins in the Irish Free State at their face valus up to a total of £750,000,-- British Wircicas.
Hankow, Feb, 27. General Ho Chien, the newly- appointed acting Civil Governor of Hunan, has arrived at Pinghsiang in connexion with the anti-bandit campaigns there.
N
The
The force of General Ip Chi is to be stationed in West of Hunan and the brigade under Chang Chi- hung in south of Hunan. eastern parts of the Province will be under the administration of Wa Asiang. These are some of the changes after the removal of General Lu Ti-ping from the Hu- nan political singe.
There are reports that the troops | under General Lu Ti-ping' now re- maining in Hunnn will enter the forces of Kingei military leaders.
New Hunan Government.
Another report says that Gen- cral Ho Chien will arrive in Changsha, Hunan, this evening and the new Hunan Provincial Government will be established on Hongkong branch the other who the 1st of March. The Chlef Sec- looked after the Swatow business. retary of the Provincini Govern- On November 3, Li Ching-chu, the ment will be Mr. Yee Shu-chu. Hongkong partner, went to Can-Changsha is quiet. Lan for the ритрове of
obtaining money for the firm.
Witness denied that on that oc- paper, in which it was stated that casion the firm announced its in- the firm was $160,000 down and solvency in Hongkong or that that there had been a creditors' notice was given of suspension of meeting, as a rumour and as un- payment of debts. He also denied true. The firm had never closed that Li Ching-chu stayed in Can- down. While LI Ching-chu was in ton until November 13 when he Canton, witness managed the bual- returned at the request of a credi-ness, but he did not contradict the tor who had promised not to have newspaper article, as he did not him arrested.
attach any importance to it.
an article Witness decribed which appeared in'a Chinese news- (Continued on Next Column.)
"Are you sure that's allowing enough for groceries?"
Justification Plea.
In outlining the defence, Mr. D'Almada said that after October 1, when the contract was entered into, Mr. Silva Netto was told by his broker on Sunday, November 4, that the plaintiff arm had aus- | pended payments and tie master had absconded. He himself made personal enquiries and ho was told by the folis in the shop that the master had gone.
Mr. Silva Netto also saw an ar- ticle in the Morning Post of No- vember 5. In view of that article! and another which appeared in the Chinese newspaper, he felt justi- fled in considering the contraet sa rescinded and disposed of the cargo for the best price he could obtain to prevent a possible loss.
In evidence, Mr. Silva Netto said that on November 4 he learned that the firm had suspended pay- ment. He went to the firm in Bon- ham Strand, and, in conversation with the fokis, learned that the master had gone away. In view of these circumstances, his broker advised him to sell the goods to avold n loss. Otherwise he would | have stuck to the contract..
Cross-examined by Mr. Loseby, witness said he sold the goods on November 6,
Cases Quated.
Mr. Loo D'Almada quoted au- thorities which he submitted war: ranted the breaking of the con- tract
His Lordship pointed out that none of the cases gave support to the fullest oxtonti
His Lordship eald he would con- sider the question of law involved and give judgment later, evidence with regard to damages to be call ed at the wish of either party.
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