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July 21, 1919, Temperature 70.

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VIEWS AND NEWS OF H VAR.

PARIS, July 17.

It is evident that the strike arran] Vienna reports that the Czecho ged by the general confederation of Slovaks are taking extensive military labour will be partial. A number of measures on the Bavarian frontier, important trade unions throughout fearing an attack from Bavaria, France have declined to take part where there is a strong movement in The workers generally, especially the favour of returning Bochnerwald. railwaymen are clearly divided on the question.

Marshal Foch has accepted an invitation to take part in the peace march through London.

FARIS, July 16.

The French Cabinet again seeks to halt the profiteers and takes dras tic measures regarding speculation in articles of prime necessity. A Bill will be introduced providing additional penalties, such as, the cancellation of civil and political rights, the definite closing establish- ments, and prohibition against resid- ing in certain localities.

Railroad workers from three big reginal unions condemn the proposed strike of July 21, which seems door ed eventually to complete failure.

The supreme council of the Allies has denounced as an act of robbery Bela Kun's ordering the banks of Hungary to give up their bonds and securities. French holders are asked to declare the securities at the com- mission on reclamations at the

HUNGARY,

LONDON. July 14.

It is reported that General Desperey has requested the Budapest govern ment to resign in order to make way

for a freely elected government. otherwise military action will imme- diately be taken.

CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

SHANGHAI, July 19.. value of $30,000,000 ordered from New automatic guns to the Italy by the Ministry of War are expected to arrive at Chinwangtao this month. Cheum Chok Lam, the Inspector General of the three Eastern Provinces hearing this wishes to stop the transportation.

It is reported that China and Japán are to hold a conference on the Shantung question.

July 21, 1918, Temperature 78. / APTAKERETACRIT

UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL AGENCY. LTI

The Report for the presentation fo the shareholders at the twenty-thirti ordinary annual meeting to be bald nt the offices of Mass Dodwell a Col. Ltd. Queen's Buildings on Monday, the 28th day of July, 1919, at it ..

pleasure to lay before the Share. The General Mutagen Bave the hollows the nuthephuying Statement ot Accounts for the year ended Slat May, 1039.

ACCOUNTS.

The Balance at the Credit of; Profit and Loss Acement, including $10.801.99 bought forward for last posed to appropriate as follows -- year: is $72,334 13 which N is pro. To lice in Equalization

To pay a dividend of 60

of Dividend Fund

$20,000:00

ccats en Ordinary Shares 5,340.00 To pay a further dividend

of to cents en Ondary. Share-

To pay $59.40 per Share

on Founders Shares ..

To pay a Bonus of $1.20

5,040.00

5,940.00

en Ordinary Shares 11,680.00; To pay Bonus of $118.80 per Share on Founders' Share

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The Accounts now presented barel Italy's demand for the Austrian, who, being able, often, him.

ben audited by Mr. Frano's Mait.) should also take proper steps in the concession in Tientsin has created self of re-election

INFECTIOUS AND CONTAGIOUS DISEASES ministry of foreign affaires. They

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strong resentment in Peking.

chambre of syndicate agents..

President Wilson has sent a tele-high owing to the excess rainfall and The Shanghai rice price jumps gram to President Poincare express ing America's joy at having helped in the liberation of the world.

THE AFGHAN HOTHER.

PUNITIVE MEASURES NOW NECESSARY.

the exportation of rice to Japan. various organisations have wired to the Tuchuns and the Civil Governors urging the immediate check of the export in order to prevent a panic in the Soulhem Provinces.

The American Minister at Peking told Tuan Ki Sui, that America has formally recognised Chu Sai Cheung as President of China and does not want him to resign.

SHANGHAI, July 20. The Kirin China Bank directors

DODWELL & CO., LTD. General Managers, Hongkong, July 11, 1910:

BALANCE SHEET AT BEST MAY, 1013. LIAILLITIES.

Capital 0,000 Ordinary Shares of $10 of which $4 per Sbare paid- 1100 Founders Shares of

$10 fully paid Reserve Fund....

vourt

$80,000,00

1,000.00 48,000,00

071.70

75,870.26

and

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5,000.00

5,000.00.

SIMLA, July 19. The enemy attacked a British convoy that was proceeding to Fort Sandeman on July 16, inflicting on us heavy losses. The officer com- manding the escort and four other British officers were killed and two telegraphed to Peking stating that Unclaimed Dividends wounded. There were a hundred the China and Communications Banks Sundry Creditors ..... casualties in the indian ranks. The in Cheung Chun, Kirin and Harbin Keserye for Bud convoy was eventually forced to retire were seized by Mang Yun Yuen's Doubtful Debts to Babar. The enemy fied ten miles troops demanding payment of $50,000 Reserve for Launch Re to a large concentration camp near daily. The Feking Government pairs and Renewals Kapip.

instructed Mang Yun Yuen that Roofing Contingency Au this was not permissible and that all money taken should be returned.

Peking telegraphed to Canton that LONDON, July 12.

as Wong Yap Tong is the speaker "EVERY FACILITY."

in Parliament and is in the best The Daily Mail says the Foreign position to settle questions of par Office is already appointing British liament he is therefore appointed consuls to Germany who will assume chief peace delegate to resume the their posts shortly. An ambassador conference in Shanghai. The tele- will soon be appointed. The Gov. gram requested the Southwest ernment will give every facility to Province not to oppose the appoint British merchants to trade with Ger many A statement about this is expected next week.

TRADE WITH GERMANS.

SHANGHAI PEARL SHIPMENT

LONDON, July 20.

The Privy Council dismissed the appeal from the decision of the Prize Court comdemning parcels of dia- monds sent by H. Salti et Fils to James Brode of Shanghai.

TO SOMME HEROIS.

PARIS, July 13. President Poincare visited Amiens and laid wreaths on the monuments of the British and French soldiers killed in the Somme battle.

ITALY.

ROME, July 13,

A royal decree constitutes com- missions in all the communes to fix prices. It provides the most severe penalties for culprits.

BUT PAUSSIA SHOULD.

*BERLIN, July 13,

It is authoritatively stated that Prussia and Bevaria do not need to sign the peace treaty in order to complete the German ratification.

ment.

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE POLICE RESERVES.

To the Editor of the "CHINA MAIL."]

Pro and Los Account: Balance brought forward

from last ye

10,601.90 sub Profit for the year... 81,032.44

$246,976.39

ASSETS.

Lond. Godown Prendres

and Pier on Kowloon Murine Lot No. 40, R.P.

$54.008.07 1,000.00

Launch Gladiator Furniture and Fittings as per Lash Account $100 and since expended $1,287.00 $1,887.60, Less written off $1,287.60 Value of Material on hand 45,294.84

217.68

Dear Sir.You will have noticed in Unexpired portion of in- the report of the meeting held at the Police Reserve Club on 17th Instan,Shares in Public Com. surance Policies........ that on one of the members demand- ing a properly audited balance Sheet statement of accounts for the three years of the Club's existence, Mr. Franks stated it was curious that any one should make such a demand after the Club had been closed. curious? Even if the members of

Why

panies and Investment in Hongkong War Say- ings Association as per Last A/c $42,918.09

and since added $842.59 = $48,758.68, L:666

100.00

shares sold $14,000.00 28,968.88

the Club have no legal right to de- | (Market Valus at 91/5/19 mand a balance sheet, the members $29,298.86)

561,48

of "the public' who subscribed some Cash in Current Account -42,669,44) $5,000 to start the Club should be Cash in hand considered. The attitude adopted at

the meeting by Mr. Franks was that

of the usual Hong Kong Government

$246,976.89

Official. Had Mr. Jenkin still been PROFIT AND Loss ACCOUNT POR YEAR

in the Colony the scandals connected

ENDED BIST MAY, 1919.

with the Club and the Police Reserve To Auditor's Fee

$ 200.00 during the last few months would To Depreciation for year! I never have occurred.

ended 81st May, 1019 To Balance

I am dear Sir,

Yours faithfully,

A SERGEANT.

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-PARIS,-July-13.-

GAY PARIS.

On the eve of peace day, Paris

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