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Brown Brandy

WATSON'S

OLD

BROWN BRANDY E

QUALITY.

25 YEARS IN WOOD.

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

TECIPHONE NO. 618.

To-day's Advertisements The China Mail.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

BT direction of the Government of Hongkong Mesars EUGHES and. HOUGH have received instructions to

cil by Public Auction,"

THE RUSSIAN FRONT.

four

THE CHINA MAIL."

A

г

COMPANY MEETING.

this

ASD

WEDNESJAT, MAY 9 1917.

THE SUPREME COURT.

APPLICATION FOR REDUCTION OF

CAPITAL

$3 per share, making the nominal value

to land troops. The point we wish

sterling has been invested in War many years to come shipping will con to make is that if the Germans were

(Securities, which will undoubtedly meet tinko to enjoy great prosperity-aren? unable to take Rigs and secure their THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGA-with your unqualified approval. In this long after the inevitable defeat of communications there, it would be a

TION CO. LTD.

connection is may be asked why German Barbaram m the return of much more hazardous enterpriae tä

large a cash balance should have Fence to this mach, troubled world, attempt a landing in the Galf of

The thirty-sixth ordinary general remained in the hands of the General The appropriation of our profits as UNION WATER BOAT CO., LTD. Finland close to Petrograd

meeting of the Indo-China Steam Managers at end of the year, and I'may detailed by the Chairman appears to be landing at Riga would mean a march offices of Messrs Jardine, Matheson art

Navigation Co., Ltd was held at the explain there were special reasons for wise and prudent, and it is to be noted In the Supreme Court, this morning. at over 300 miles to Petro-Co., Ltil today at Noon.

a certain "arrangement which, that the interest now accruing from the before Sir William Keen Davies, K.C grad, while a German Fleet enter-

however,' did not mathre, were then investment of our surplne funds alone Chief Justice. Mr. E. H. Sharp KC.. ing the Gulf of Finland for the sit there were present: The Hon. Sir heavy ash payments, hence

The Hon. Mr. C. E Actou presided, pending which wouk have entailed as a very handsome return on our made an application for the reduction of purpose of landing troops closer to 4. P Chater, C. M. G., Sir Robert Ho

the capital without taking into consideration the capital of the Union Water Bond посехніту for Petrograd would have to encounter Toug, Mr. H. P. White and Mr. A. O funds, 1

considerable liquid the profit that must still obtain on our Co. Lich, may not only the main Russian feet but Lang (Directors) also Mesars G. since

mention that working arcount even under new Mr Sharp and that this was an applica the close of the the heavy shore batteries, for the Moxon, C. Soares, P. C. Potta Ho Fook, further investments in Government that in after days, if it be found that by Ortinance and ho pket His Lorisilp year conditiona. I trust with the Chairman tion under section 48 of the Companies Galf is known to be very heavily G. Lammert, G. K. Haxton, L. V. Leof,

M. K. Lo, Ho Leung, Ho Chung Sui, Securities have been made. fortified. Some time ago AdmiralEAM. Williams, W. Logan, B. Basto

present sacrifices we have lost any nd- to confirm a reduction of capital which While it is not my desire to sound vantage we now hold on certain rantes, had been duly passed and confirmed by KANIN, who was in command in IT. W. Looker, N. L. H. Railton, note of alarm, still it is only right, and we shall receive such adequate support special resolution at an extraordinary the battle of Riga, in an interview F Pannenberg E F., Stoneham. Proper to refer to the new British Ship. from our Government as will enable meeting of the Union Water Bout granted to the Novoe Vremya" Chan Ming, & Hancock, Ho Shai Wy, ping Board of Control which has been to hold our own against all comers. Inpany Limited. The Company was emphasised the fact that A. S. WATSON & Co., Ltd., Baltic Fleet is a continuation of the N. da Silva, Hoki, N. Macintyre, understand it, of apportioning the tou prove to be the case.

the Chun. Ngan Ting, A. B. Stewart, P. M. formed at home for the purpose, as fent sure, in common justice, this will incorporated in 1905 with a nominat I am pleased to capital of 50,000 shares at $10 per share extreme flank of the army, and Beith, J. 31. Alves, D. Me3furray, age of the Empire to such trades 29 note that the Chairman has eulogise for nominal capital of $500,000, of which that its chief function is to prAustin, C. M. Shaw, A. M. da Silva, H. Heavy inroads have already been made these difficult times have had many remaining 12,000 orld bait not been La Chung Sp. R. E. Macdougall, R. M. are most casential to Imperial needs. the labours of the staff who must in773 shares had been issued. The Itect that Hank from envelopment Ruttonjay L A. P. Leite, C. S. Rome. fiato Far Eastern tonnage, including horny problems to tackle and to whom issued. The scheme was that the e We have seen it recently stated that chok F. J. V. Riberio, Ho Shai Kit, La vessels of this Company, and from the a real debt of thanks. is due for their capital should be reduced by returning the Rasian feat in the Baltic, asan Kan, Chan Sut Nam, J. Doble, P. present outlook it would appear that successful energy. I cannot sit down far ns is known, possesses at least H. Rolfe, W. A. Loughlin. LE Reme the Shipping Controller may shortly withous adding a word anent the per share. The unissued capital of the

Gxle: D dreadnoughts and dios Hp Iu. Han Wong, A. H. M. da further stand bia activitias fur pre-dreadnoughts, including swo Silva, E Raymond, S. E. Grimstone, E., there wäters.

Bu masters, officers, and crews of steamers Company would remain unchanged. Admittedly, in the that earn the money. In this great,

The method of reduction under section battleshiped the King Edwant type A. Beaumont, A. F. Ancott, C. Wood present extraordinary circumstances, war very many men of British race have with which they had to comply, was HONGKONG, WIDNAT. May 9, 1917: completed since 1906, three armoured hand, Ho Kwong, A. V. Apar, Ho Usational requirements must have first performed and are performing deeds

miler sub-section e. cruisers, seven protected cruisers, Sang, E Edbur, and I Sutherland consideration. British Companies, how of heruism, and second to none in this in excess of the requirements of the Mr. Sharp anid that the capital was eighty-five destroyers und nunieratis Secretary.)

ever, who may, by clepletion of tonnage, respect, I am sure you will all agree, Company. With regard to the rel submarines and other mosquito craft

The CHAIRMAN said:—Gentlene be obliged to relinquish or curtail long are those of the Mercantile Marine.itors an order dated April 27 of this To tackle these in the circumstances The report and statement of accounts established trades built up and main- In spite of the terrors that infeat the the list of creditors and there is on the WITH two-thirds of the German

year, made by His Lordiship, settler which Army assembled on the West froct

she would have have been in your hands for some days-tained by ceaseless andeavour and heavy seas in these dark days, terrors unknown file mother affidarit, made by Mr.S. H tuckle them Germany, we and having more than they cau dare told, would have to approval, be taken as read.

I trust therefore, they amy, with your faancial outlay, can only hope that in previous war, unspeakable in their well, showing that all the creditors Government assistance in some shape or cruelty and savagery, I read in

had been pari. It stem the sure, if slow, progress cat the whole of her later Dread report, as you will have seen states form will he forthcoming if it is found

advertisement stating that recent speech of a Cabinet

application wa HOLD PROPERTY situate at Vierei / of the British and French Annies, noughts, and the rest of her ship of the year under review were largely / Fings predominate on such trade routes. | sailor, officer or man has refused to pur papers,

that the very exceptional earnings of at the conclusion of Peace that Alien Minister

to be malo hal that not

single appeared in the fiatelle and other Hongkong Yi-

great pority offers itsell would probably have to be fully rise to satisfactory Rice Crops at This is a subject giving auch food for to sca whatever his route or destination. His Lordship granted the application ALL THOSE pieces or parcela, of | Gr the Hussito rum, situate at Vicaria aforesaid and buck the invader of their territory, te her transports, thus affording general scarcity of tonnage. It would be done to it in the narrow confines of a good stuff, and I feel convinced when throw engaged in keeping the seas open Bangkok and Saigon, cuped with a thought, however, and scant justice can I believe they are all made of the same wown and registered in the Land Office

SECTION

A OF MARINE LOT Climatically the tine has arrived when a grave temptation to an NO. 101 and SECTION BO

appear that during the year Owners of speech such as the present occassion we have at length wor out in this MARINE LOT NO. 1nt Together with

Neutral steamers of the coasting type calls for. As regards the tonnage terrible conflict. future historians will found a

more profitable sphere of of our Fleet, you will note that the record that the result was largely due operation clew here than in these Lienshing was sold at what can only to the undanrted spirit of those who waters and in consequence

man one splendid Mercantile Marine oftè considered a very handsome profit, this, a strong demand for tonnage wi, while the first of the two new steamers and to them we've unstated gratitude. in evidence on the China Coast, and Dow being luilt by the Hongkong &

With these wordą, gentlemen, I have loca: Owners were enabled thereby to Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd, viz, the Brent pleasure in seconding the adoption reap sama of the benefits which Steam-"Kwaising" will be handed over

of the Report and Acecunts now before World had already been enjoying for ship, we hope, some time in August." ship Companies in other parts of the to us almost framediately and her sister considerable time. Throughout the consider a word of thanks to the whole year ordinary commercial trade Company's staf, both float and ashore for their good work and excellent Foreign Minister, it would seem that for March 1917 was 236,407,326 however, fortunately, simmered down all have worked conscientionaly and

The total trade for the Philippines disturbances in Kwangtung, which been beset with many difficulties, but directors be confirmed, and the motion in July and August when there were results, is well deserved. The year has Lang and Mr. P. White as another change of Government must compared with P19,599,747, for the and business conditions again resumed willingly in the Company's interests. MACMURRAY seconded that Sir Robert pracede any serious negotiations of asme mouth last year.

Mr. J. S. Doziz proposed, and Mr. D. that character. What we hart been.

a more or less normal character. The Special mention should be made of Ho Tung and Mr. A-D. Lang be re- told in recent telegrama of the

According to one of the latest fact that mercantile vessels of the Allied those of the Ficating Staff Manila papers the registration of Powers are able to operate in Farwho, at the call of the Nation the motion was carried.

elected to the Board of Directors and attitude of the Rassian. Military German subjects is practically completed Eastern Waters, practically undisturbed and at a moment's notice, bave left for Commanders does not suggest any and the total of those who reported by the tumult of War, speaks highly practically unknown destinations in. LERPE seconded, that Mesars Lowe, weakening of their resolution to 240.

eflective organization requisitioned steamers. I am proud to

Bingham and Matthews be re-elected say that notwithstanding the discomfort credit on the Naval Intelligence Depart-

The CHAIRMAN Announced that the

"an

MONDAY

the 13th day of August, 1917 at 3, P.M. at their Sites. Ronm, lee House Street.

» Victoria. Hongkong.

The Following VALUABLE LEASE-

+

in

to

the fussian "areans roller" should invasion across the North Sez.

the messages eregions and buildings be moving, and the absence of news.

thereon known as No. 7 Queen's Road of anggreat movement lends conten- Cautal Victoria aforesaid. Term 100 Years created by a Crown Lease dated Fance to the reports that the Central the 5th day of April 1836.

Powers are making every effort to

Area in respect of Section "A" of Marine Lost No 10-15 54 Proportion of "Annual Crown Rent

$84.13.

of

101:675, 80, fo

Ares in respect of Section Marine Lot. No Proportion of Annual Crown Rent 26.73. For further particulars and conditions

of sale apply to

JOHN BUN, STOKES & MASTER,

4.

Prince's Buildings.

fee House Street," Hongkong. Selicitors for the Liquidator of Tax Deutsch ASIATISCHE BANK.

.ur to

Messrs. HUGHES and BOUGH,

The Auctioneers.

Mạngkong, May 8, 1917,

FUBLIC

AUCTION.

HE Undersigned have received in Tractions to act by Public auction.

(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),

TUESDAY,

the 15th May, 1917, commencing

at 2.30 pm, at their Sales Rooms, No, 8, Des Your Road, Corner of

les HOUSE STREIT, VALUABLE TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNITURE,

kc,

k

secure a separate place with Russia. There can be no doubt that the pacifist agitations in Hussin, of which we bare heard from time to time) since the Revolution, are the result of German propaganda, but in view

send

English

NEWS OF THE DAY.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

"A mounter radio station" is to be erected at Cavite, Philippine Talaris, forthwith. Its radius is given ass,000

of the recent denunciation of the milen... separate peuce idea by the Hussica

prosecute the war to victory.

The statement by the Commander

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The

conditions remained fairly good except

for the

yo

The motion was carried..

Mr. G. LAMMEST seconded that the Mr. W. A, LotemIN proposed and appointment of Mr. G. W. Barton, Mr.

was carried.

An

THE MAGISTRACY.

· A CHARGE OF MURDER:

A Chinese farmer named Yan Chan was brought before Mr. Melbourne this morning on a charge of feloniously, and with malice aforethought, killing and murdering a Chinese: roman named Tang Yee Kiu, at Kang Man Has New Territory, or the 6th instant.

and on the application of. Sergeant Murphy, the defendant was formally

The defendant pleaded not guilty

remanded for a week.

THE POLICE RESERVE CASE.

gave his decision yesterday afternoon Mr. J. R. Wood, Senior Magistrate,

in the re-heard ease in which Polics Reservist No 185 had been sentenced

to seven days hard labour on four

Mr. Ho Foot proposed, and Mr. L.different charges of neglect of duty."

Mr. Leo D'Almada, Solicitor for de- fendant, had contended that his client could neither be charged nor convicted under the Police Preservation Ordin nance, as he was not affected by the Reserve.

of Nayal Patrols; and also reflects great and the parting of family ties, there hasanditors, and the motion was carried. of the Troope at Fétrograd that the Light Infantry departed from Singapore in the general scheme of affairs than Cpportunity of voicing the Company's { dividend warrants were really and the Proclamation governing the Police

When the th King's Shropshirement which plays a more important part been no complaint, and I am glad of this

of

.

While our

THE DANGER ZONE.

TRAVEL BY WOMEN AND

CHILDREN,

operations have been largely confined to only remains for me to move the

appreciation of the patriotic spirit which meeting terminated. prevails throughout the Fleet. It now the ordinary meruitile trade, I may adoption of the Report and Accounts also done a very full share of war work ben seconded, I shall be glad to answer mention, Gentlemen, that our Fleet has

as presented and as soon as this has And as time doubtless is for the Nation to avail more a questions with respect to them.

goes on, the tendency. extensively of our tonnage of this therefore propose the adoption of the matter, however, I intend to speak later. Report and Statement of Accounts Turning to the Statement of Accounts, as presented including payment of

Germans are concentrating large the Straits, Times raised what it called a appears on the surface. forces with the object "Departure Fund” A potal of $6,118 striking at the Russian capital and was subscribed. bis order for a re-organisation of the Reserves in order to "defend the

The Post Office advises ds that capital against a foreign enemy and

uninsured parcels for the United As follows:-

to consolidate the

Kingdom will in future be forwarded freedom Upholstered Suites, Arm-chairs and won. "for Russia is

from Hongkong in bags and the Publie Chesterfield Sofas, Card Tables, Bedroom reply to the peace propaganda. It parcels very carefully?"

firm are therefore advised to pack anch Furniture, comprising

Double and possible to view this statement Single Brass Bedsteads, Twin Bedsteude either a seriously alarming, or as (Teakwood), Sideboards, Dinner. Wag-

and Ocensional

Tea

A

of Hongkong on

May let was 11210 put in full detail and so should require the Preferred shares and

9

Mr. Wood stated that after careful éonsideration of the Proclamation. referred to by Mr. D'Almada, he had.. decided to take the view of Mr. Eldon Potter (who hard contested Mr. D'AL mada's point) Le, that whilat the Pro- clanation conferred certain privilidgeson all members of the force of the Police Reserve, it also made them liable into the penalty section of the Police Preservation Ordinances, which had

The Hon. Colonial Secretary forms us that the regulations pub

lished in the Gazette of the 13th

the

The water in storage on the island you will, I think, agree that they are set 4 Final Dividend of 3 per cent on to have been rescinded, the fol-defendant had been in Court sávoral s

never previously been questioned

Mr Wood sided that as: gens, Extension Dining Tables, Chairs, being mainly intended to silencelions of gallons, as compared with little explanation. The year 191e has Dividend of 40 per cent

A Final Tabies, etc, controversy and unite the people 301.46 millions of gallons on the same shown mort satisfactory results and ferred Shareholders, the placing of

to De lowing regulation being substituted: times and had probably experienced Dinner Services, Crockery, Glass Ware, under

Women and children may not sentence him to imprisonment, but considerable anxiety, he would not Cooking Stoves, Cutlery, Toilet Sets, &c. the controlling infinence date last year. In the Kowloon reservoir your Directors, after most careful £100,000 to General Reserve Fund, Bath Room Utensils, Roll-top Desks and of the sentiment of peril. General on the 1st inst. there were 140.00 consideration, recommend the

travel through the danger zones merely impose a fine of $15 with the except by permission of the alternative of seven days bard labour. Govenor which will not be given Mr. D'Alanch then saked except in cases of great urgency.

Hi Worship to state a case for the higher This regulation does not apply to Coutr

other than, British ships, women and children of other than Mr. Wood consented to do son British nationality who travel by AN UNFORTUNATE BOATMAN.

Writing Tablea, Electro Plated Ware, etc. 1 Pano in good condition, Electric Reading Lamps, Blackwood and Teak- wood Screens, a quantity of Blackwood Faruitare, Engravings, Pictures, etc., ete

Also

D

Tennis Pales and Netting, &c. &c. One Yost Typewriter, Carpets (New and second band), 1 American Ice Chest and One Iron Bath,

(Full Particulars, from Catalogue.) Trax :-Cash...

HUGHEE & BOUGH.

Auctionewi

Hongkong, May 9, 1917.

1780

(Continued on Page 8.)

THE CALENDAR.

sp

Me. G. E. Moxon, in secowling the

IN ACTION.

mction, aid-Gentlemen, I feel aureA HONGKONG SOLICITOR KILLED without a permit from the Hun. shareholders, The Chairman has com that the figures now laid before this meeting will give general satisfaction to

£50,000 to Yuderwriting Account, KORNILOFF's information is that not millions of galidis as compared with propriation of the Balance of Revenue 30,000 to Special Repairs and Re only is the enemy concentrating large 204.24 millions on May 1st last year.

Account in the manner set forth in the Hewals Account, to carry. forward forces on the Russian Northern front,

Peport but that German merchantmen at 35 years of age, who appears to be both necessary to build up our Feserves to a

An unknown Chinese, man, about Annual General Meeting, it is very kong Register be paid at Exchange 2/4 £6,376.18.4 to 1917 account, and that As explained at our last the Dividend on Shares on the Hong Liban are ready, as soon as the deaf and dumb, has been sent to the satisfactory figure and to so place the ice has melted, to emburk troops, Government Civil Hospital as the result Company in a financial position to meet

per dollar and, under cover of the German of jumping into the harbour, from the bad times which all too regularly follow

A Chinese bostran, charged with the anlawful possession of thirty revolvers, Fleet, carry out a landing close to Harbour Master's Pier, with the prob. years of plents, You will note we Petrograd. The Germans would first able intent to commit suicide. The propose to place 40,000 to Special

Captain Superintendent of Police, was have to destroy the Russian feet man was saved from drowning by Repairs and Renewal/0; this is mented so fully that he has left little to a casualty list printed in the Times dant explained that he had been brought before Mr. Melbourne this morning in the Gulf of Finland, which, Indian police constable No. 46.

We regret to 'ses among the killed in In answer to the charge the defen judging from the result of the last

necessary for the same reason as add. As he has stated, it must be a really of March 9th the name of employed by a man to go out to the explained at last years meeting matter for profound pride in the navies Second-Lieutenant E. A. Stokes, of the box, which the sanger instrasted him enenunter betweed the two fleets, Limited, agents of the Kailan Mining bigh rates of freight we find it for our vessels to operate these past 21ed, who was the son of the late Mr. B. S. following his instructions, and brought Messrs Dodwell and Company, viz that owing to the present of the Allies that it has been possible Yorkshire Light Infantry. The deceas to bring sahore. The defendant,

Siberia Hare and take delivery of off Riga, is likely to prove no easy Administration, inform us that they are to the Company's interest to run years ou their normal trade routes free Stokes and Mrs. Stokes, was a solicitar the box ashore In Connaught Road task for the Germans. When in receipt of a telegram from Tientain the steamers of the Fleet- as expedí from attack or molestation by our with the firm of Messra Deacon, Looka Central he was stopped by an Indian they made their disastrous attack on informing them that at a Meeting of tiously as possible, necessitating the ruthless enemy--and by so doing not Deacon and Harston in Hongkong, when discovered it to contain thirty revolvers. Riga in August 1915 a German force Director of the Chinese Engineering postponement of certain repair work only directly to advantage shareholders the war broke out and left for Home to The defendant was then taken into Sergeant, who opened the hor sml 11 & Auction of Tabloids, Patent consisting of 9 battleships, 12 cruisers and Mining Co., Ltd, an Interim which will eventually have to be taken in this Company but enable us to volunteer for service at the front quite Police custody Medicines, Perfumery etc. by Mr. and several torpedo craft, whose Dividend of 1 per Share free of tax in hand, General Reserve and Under contribute so small sum to Eritish War early in the war

arrival off Riga had been preceded was declared on account of the year writing Account are also to be credited Loans. It would appear that the War death, will be learnt with deep regret default of payment, sentenced the de The news of his After hearing further evidence His by a week's mine-sweeping operations ending 30th June 1917, payable on 16th with £100,000, and 200,000 respective is now touching us more narrowly and by the many friends he made during fendant to three months hard labour, Worship Imposed a fine of $100, or ip was entirely defeated by a small May next

With regard to the proposed Final and it behoves us not only to yield up his short, sojourn in Hongkong. A and ordered that the revolvers be for portion of the Russian fleet. The

Dividend on the Deferred Shares I would those vessels demanded by the Govern photograph of him appears in the feited only say that in the opinion of your ment with good grace, but to feel a Illustrated London News of March 17th THREE FIREMAN ON A SPREE The German liner Princess Alice, Directors, as liberal a distribution of certain amount of satisfaction that it is among "oficers on the roll of honour." ment with the German forces, so that which has been laid up in the Philip funds is proposed as the position and within our power to render material if the latter had not been compelled pines since the beginning of the war, a prospects of the Company justify, and assistance to our country in her to retreat, by the small Botila on to be used by the American authorities it is hoped that it will meet with hour of reed. From purely which the Bussians depended for why months thing to move the general approval of Share business standpoint it is to be hoped their defence, the German Admiral Manila this month, taking de passengers Folders. It will be noted from the that yeasels quisitioned by Govern

the major part of the officers transferred Balance Sheet that your Directors sont recelys a fair quid pro que and by Election of a Justice of the Peace for fact that the main Russian feet wasStates. Captain Edward Kitta, for years as much as possible of the surplus funds tid ruling in local waters we shall and these reommendations and its never to the charge and each was

from the Philippines to the United the Licensing Board

Only right proper, placed that in view of the very high freightens an opportunity to recommend it. All three deladat

Diarrhoes Remedyy Sach persons seldomí still in being, ready to pounce on master of comt guard vessels, has been at the disposal of the Home Government receive a retpen 'undesamt of some three failing, qualities account for if great dollars and ordered SATURDAY, May, 20:

Cyskhand Meeting at Hippy Valley is communications should he attempt given the command of the ship

MEMU. FOR TO-MORROW.

Geo. P. Lammert.

General Memorada.

FRAT, May 11

11 am-Auction of Tabloide, Patent

Medicines Perfumery etc. Mr. Gee. P. Lammert:

by

Russians declined a general engage-

MONDAY, May 14

6.15 p.Members of the Hongkong Club

p.m.Extraordionry Meeting of

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18;—

Eatries close for next Gymkhana.

Morpay, May 21

راند

would have had to reckon with the

and approximate.

Three Japanese firemen on the Siego Maru were charged before Mr. J. R ALWAYS RECOMMEND IT!

Wood this morning with being drunk and disorderly last night in Wanchai, almost every community there is and also with damaging property in the Chamberlain's Colic Choler and saves dollar some one whose life has been ved Ying Loa restaurant to the extent of

illion years ago, for one, believe that for Popy For sale by all Cherasts

ectoperon to 11

and Storekeepe