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FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1925.

COMPANY MEETINGS. TROPICAL AGRICULTURE,

UNION WATERBOAT CO.

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CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH,

Recommendation of $1.25 divi- dend per share, reference to the 'Company's policy of replacement of bonts and to the commencement

boat. Co., tel.

IMPERIAL COLLEGE FULLY JUSTIFIED.

LIBERAL NEW YORK CIFT.

(Reuter's Service.)

SUN YAT-SEN.

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THE CHINA MATI

LATEST BULLETIN FROM PEKING.

(Reuter Service.) ·

Peking, January 29.

TOURIST INVASION.:

BIG LINER DUE IN PORT TO-MORROW.

CORRESPONDENCE.`

SEAMEN'S STRIKE ECHO.

To the Editor of the China Mail.]

Sir, I shall be glad if you can see your way to publish the enclosed letter.

I began to write this letter im- mediately after my recent return of Mr. Cartwright's illness, and to the Colony, before I was aware

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A. G. M. FLETCHER.

Hongkong, January 29, 1926.

ENCLOSURE.

Dear Mr. Cartwright. the Colony has given me leisure to The period of my absence from;

all the circumstances which have meditate.upon our libel action and;

SHORE ARRANGEMENTS. The tourist season will open in London," January 29.

Dr. Sun Yat-sen passed a com- Hongkong with the arrival of the of it superannuation scheme were The Lord Mayor presided at n

fortable night and this morning "Belgenland" at o'clock to-morrow the main items of interest at the luncheon at the Mangen House in was free from pain. His temperamering, with 440 excursionists on

board.' Awentieth annual general meeting connection with the appeal for turd was 98.6, pulse 108. He is this morning of the Union Water-£100,000 to support the Imperial aking nourishment, well and the International Mercantile Marine, it is to me a matter of the deepest |

The cruise is conducted by the aurgical wound is in a satisfactory, the largest steamship organisation regret that it was sent too late. College of Tropical Agriculture, Mr. T G. Wel presided, sup-A distinguished company condition.

was ported by Messrs. W. Adamson, present, including the High Com-will appoint an executive com- The vessel will remain in Hong- It is reported the Kuomintang the American Express Company. in the world, in co-operation with

Yours faithfully, C Gordon Mackle. and Y.missioners and Agents-General. Yamamoto; W. Gray, secretary; Mr. L. C. M. S. Amery, Scere-mittee, consisting of Messrs. Yu kong for three days, and compte- and the following shareholders: try for the Colonies, in propos-Yao-ien. Eugene Chen, Li Shih-hensive arrangements have been W. Hardwick, G. Ribeiro, G. R. ing the tomat of the College, teng. Wang Chow-ming and four made for the excursionists to visit Edwards, L. S. Greenhill, W. E. described his duties as a world-others to handle its affairs, owing the principal places of interest, Van Eps, Y. Tsutsumi and. A. 5. wide Ministry of Health. He to Dr. Sun Yat-sen's illness. including Repulse Bay, New Couslard

said that the College, since it was

"Wild And Absurd." Territories, the Peak, and the The Chairman said that

he opened in 1922 had fully justified has the following:-

Yesterday's "Canton Gazette" native shops. Two boats have would take the report and itself, The Colonial Office "re!

been chartered for conveying the accounts as having been read. He commended.. that opportunities Wild and absurd rumours have visitors to Canton. said: The profit on 1924 work-and inducements should be given beer sedulously propagated re-

Counted among the first dozen ing after writing off depreciation to our future agricultural officers Harding Dr. Sun's condition dur- of the Atlantic's passenger liners led up to it, and I have decided to and bad debts and including to obtain a full course of training ing the past week from the lien point of size, the "Belgenland" is write this letter direct to you. balance brought forward from at the College. Whilst the Em factory in Hongkung. but these not only the largest vessel to ever As however the matter is in the previous acepunt amounts

toire Conton-Growing Corporation may be dismissed by intelligent be the largest ship to have been it is necessary for me to preface circumnavigate the globe, but will hands of out.respective Solicitors, $70.199.02 in regard to which the was sending all its officers to the modern medical man well knows, travelling from New York round what I am going to say by the men, and women. As every Consulting Committee

ever seen in Hongkong. She is recom-College for initial training, he menth the following appropria- hope that every tropical portion in the present state of mentality to New York on a leisurely fixed statement that it is without tigns:

of the Empire would eventually of the mass of the Chinese people, liinerary bf 132 days, with stops prejudice." Transfer th Special Re-

have its OWN

a mere consultation of doctors in fourteen different countries, In Agricultural University.

regarding a patient on his removal the course of which sixty different riper judgment have enabled me Lapse of time and I hope-a Sir Arthur Shipley, Chairman to hospital and, above all the cities will have been visited. She perhaps to appreciate your posi of the College, announced; among nécessity for a surgical operation, is an oil-burning vessel of 27,200 tion rather better than before and a number of gifts, that the Inter-major or minor, are always re- tons register, 597 feet long and 78 to feel more sympathy with your national Health Board of New garded with gloomy forebodings. York had offered £1,000 a your

feet broad, fitled with turbine request that I should publish an All who know Dr. Sun, however, engines and triple screws. The unconditional amende, unaccom for five years to establish al

can assert with confidence that his ship is ideal for cruising. Her panied Professorship in: tropical sanita indomitable spirit and tremendous promenade deck is enclosed with statement. by an explanatory tion and hygiene.

will-power, which have enabled broad panels of glass that him to overcome crisis after crisis in his long life will again stand him in good stead and see him through, under Providence, in the

pairs Fund for Pipes · and Staging ... $ 5,000,00 Transfer to Insurance,

Fand

10,000.00 Transfer to Supersn-

atalion Fund, 10.000.00 Pay a Dividend of $1.25 per share on 27,728 shares absorb- = 17 ing Carry forward, to new

Account

39,663.75

10,5-15.27 The Superintendent's report | shows the fleet to be in good con- ditioning to delay in completing the" new basin under the Government scheme, extensive repairs will be necessary to your "pipe lines"at "Lajehikok which you will remember were têm- porarily repaired after the 1923 typhoon. This accounts for the- appropriation of $3,000 recom-

mended, The Chairman told you at the last meeting that we con templated buiking a new boat.

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BACK TO GOLD.

HELP TO INTERNATIONAL

TRADE.

LONDON BANKER'S VIEWS.

(Reuter's Service.)

London, January 29,

present ordeal.

says:-

A

can be readily lowered to a point of years as an entirely upright I have known you for a number permitting a clear view of the sea and honourable man, and, when from one's steamer chair. At night I published the letter of the 8th ball-room, and when. decorated did I intend to suggest, that you the deck is frequently used as a March, 1922, I did not believe, nor with coloured electric globes and were guilty of mala fides. I am flags presents a charming appear-

"Successful Operation.". The "Canton Gazette" also ante. An unusual feature of the prepared to make a public state- Latest telegrams received by ward back of the bridge, for my condition that your explana- upper deck is a broad space forment to this effect and to waive the (Canton) Government report sports. There is another space tory statement should be publish that Dr. Sun's condition is satis- for sports, of generous propor-ed alse, although I still think that factory after undergoing an operations, aft. Other features of the that suggestion was perfectly tion lasting nearly an hour at the vessel are two large and well reasonable.. Peking Rockefeller Hospital.

Dr. Sun, who has been under

اریم

of

Dr. Walter Leaf, Chairman of the Westminster Bank, presiding attendants Dr. Sun was removed attached, a deck tennis court, and writing this letter is entirely un- equipped gymnasiums, a swim- I am sure that you will believe On the advice of his medicalming pool with Turkish bath me when I say that my motive in at the annual meeting of share-to the hospital on Monday after three verandah cafes available for connected This is now nearing completion holders, said that it did not noon, where a consultation of refreshment, table games and apprehension as to the outcome of

with any sense and should be in commission in low, because we had reached experts was again heid March and the addition to our parity, that we could im- operation was decided upon and fooms and private apartments have brought that action in the An dancing. With its spacious public. the libel action. I know that you fleet will facilitate the regular the export of gold. This was due reacted satisfactorily to the surgiliner de luxe Owing to her exces putation, and I do not want to mediately remove the embargo on took place on Tuesday. Dr. Sen luxuriously fitted, the "Belgenland" belief that it is the only means by docking and repairs which have to expire at the end of 1926, and cal treatment and his condition sive length, the vessel during her force you into a course which can fully merits the designation of a which you can defend your re- been very difficult to arrange in its non-renewal might confidently since the operation has been quite stay in Hongkong will be berthed only result in a continuance of ill- the past year. In explanation of

be hoped for.. the amount transferred to Insur-

Dr. Leaf asked whether the for alarm.

satisfactory and gives no ground in mid-stream and secured to buoys feeling, if I can put the matter ance Fund, I would say that the time had not arrived for a confer- feel which is now getting old can ence of National Banks Issue to the personal care of Dr. Krieg, the

at head and stern: not be insured for replacement formulate a scheme of co-opera-well-known German doctor, had value which is in the neighbour- tion as regards gold reserves, as hitherto been receiving what is 'hood of $500,000. Your ange Fund which now stands at Suggested at the Geneva Confer-known as the "emetin" treatment, and clergymen. $44,000 therefore needs further establishment of parity would be from undergoing an operation. globe

ence. He added that the re- and he has personally been averso' building, up.

Although the majority of the We have also con- of immense assistance to inter- However, since from the first con- residents, there is a number from sidered it wise to start a Super-national trade.

trotters" are American annuation Fund to provide for the

sultation of seven experts held the British Isles, France, Switzer. time when it will be necessary to.

immediately upon Dr. in some way compensate your

Sun's land and Holland. arrival at Peking, indications were Staff after many years of faithful

that an abscess was forming in service. You may consider the

the liver, the question of an opera- policy of your Consulting Com-

tion had to be faced sooner or mittee to be too conservative, but

later. I would warn you that many of your boats are twenty years old and will need to he gradually re-ROME placed. Although their book value is very well written down, we must ennserve our resources

to meet the cost of rebuilding.

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WORLD FLIGHT.

ITALIAN AIR CHIEF'S RIG PROJECT.

Vernacular Reports. Most of the Hongkong verna-

TO SYDNEY VIA THE PACIFIC.cular. papers publish telegrams from Peking with details almost (Reuter's Service.)

Rome, January 29.

tion,

there are no fewer than a hundred been caused by the wording of the married couples, eighty maiden

Amongst the 440 excursionists, right by a frank apology for any

ladies and a number of doctors letter to which you took excep- misunderstanding that may have

event I have nothing more to say. You will perhaps decide that the matter has gone too far, in which

But, if my present proposal is acceptable to you, I am sure that

FOR WEMBLEY..

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SATISFACTORY REPLY TO HONGKONG.

ARRANGEMENTS BEGUN.

we

could speedily arrange together a communiqué to the Press, which will put the matter finally to rest.

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Yours truly,

(Sd). A. G.M. FLETCHER. Hongkong, January 20.

WIRELESS AND PIRACY.

identical to those in the English| We learn that a satisfactory Press.

reply was received yesterday from Mr. Weall then proposed the The Chief of the Air Staff, Canton correspondent reports that Colonies to the cable recently [To the Editor of the China Mail.]

The "Tai Kwong Po's special the Secretary of State for the adoption of the report and

Major Depinedo, proposes to start the present Canton administration Goverument stating the conditions accounts, Mr. Greenhill seconded on a world fight in Muy from has held several urgent and im- under which participation by Hong- despatched by the Hongkong -Carried unanimously.

Rome via Athens, Egypt, the Red portant meetings. The invitation extended to Mr. Sea, the southern coast of Asia, C. Gordon Mackie to join the Tokio, the Pacific Archipelago, Committee vice the Hon. Mr. and Sydney-n total distance of A, O. Lang, was confirmed on the about 55,000 kilometres. proposition of Mr. Hardwick, He will be accompanied by a seconded by Mr. Van Eps. .

Messrs. Linstead and Davies machine with a flight capacity of mechanic and fly in a 400 hp. were appointed auditors on the ten hours, ". proposition of Mr. Ribeiro, seconded by Mr. Cousland.

RURAL LAND INVESTMENT: COMPANY.

HOMES IN THE SUBURBS.

·ALL QUIET.

MARSHAL LU'S TROOPS IN

SHANGHAI.

$1) ' The Rural Land Investment Co.,

Shanghai, January 29. which was launched with the Fifteen thousand of Marshal object of building upon suburban Lu Yung-hsiang's. troops have properties commodious and up-arrived here: They are in com- to-date European flats, held the plete control of the city, which is statutory meeting this morning in very quiet-Reuter. the Asiatic Building offfee at

which the proposed developmenta

were indicated.

These

Sir, I have read with great No Fear For Canton.

kong in the British Empire Exhibi-interest your leader "Wireless

fears are not entertained for therefore been made with the ones. "I told you so," is bad

An opinion is expressed that

tion in 1925 would be possible. and Piracy and wish to thank An immediate beginning has you for "ticking off" the wise Canton's peace. Shek-sang, commanding the 2nd that the Hongkong Section shall should remember that. And it is

General Fan necessary arrangements to ensure form anyhow. The strongest militarist in the South- the Exhibition. Yunnanese army and easily the again be an outstanding success at easy to be wise after the event

ern capital, is reported as being relied upon to preserve order in the event of a crisis. Confidence has been expressed that he will do the needful.

According to the "Tai Kwong Po two conflicting messages

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MR. F. C. HIGGINS.

HIS FUNERAL AT HAPPY VALLEY.

wiseacres

As one who has been pirated on more than one occasion, I may say that any measure is worth a good trial, to prevent piracy.

I put forward as a reply to the argument that the wireless would be the first thing smashed, suggestion that all local boats Many friends of Mr. F. C. should be fitted with wireless and have been received in Canton from Higgins, who was found shot in her operator should send out say members of Dr. Sun's staff in Kennedy Road in the early hours every thirty minules of the night Peking. The first telegram re- of Wednesday, attended ported that he was not in danger funeral which took place at a code letter or number.

the run to Canton, or the West River, and the second (from another. man) said that Dr, Sun was criti-Happy Valley Cemetery at 5s soon as this failed to arrive cally ill.

o'clock yesterday afternoon.

the shore-operator could get busy A short service was conducted and notify the gunboats or who by the Rev. Copley Moyle in the ever it is that is ever going to cemetery chapel, after which the down the wireless aerials &c., the fight pirates. So that in pulling cortége moved to the graveside. pirates would be "Hoist on

URGENT!

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I have not the art of the scribe,

Mr. Fred. Ellis presided over shares allotted is,52,500.

Many friends attended, among their own petard." the meeting, others present being shares are fully, paid up.. REMOVAL OF LIGHT-BOUY: Drayson, Mr. and Mrs. W. Pof expense. Well, do we want to whom were Mrs. Phillipe, Mrs. It was objected to on the grounds- Messrs. G. K. Hall Brutton, Felix Properties and Their Develop- M. Ellis, Leung, Yeu-po; H.ment. R.B.L. No. 78, situated at

Simpson, Mr. E. Evelyn and a suppressipiracy or not? If we do, Stretton Hill, secretary; and E. the Peak comprises an area of a

Posted up as urgent" on the number of the deceased's Chinese any expense is justified, and even el Arculli, Miss L. M. Souza, Fred little over an acro. On this pro-relating to the projected removal

Harbour Office board is a notice employees.

the. Chinese shipowners admit Judah, S. Joseph, L. 4. Tobias, perty 24 flats are in course of of the light-buoys marking the to following:-Brother and sister, cover expensive defence opera. Wreaths were sent by the that ten cents on the fares would C.-L. Young and E. Mow Füng, construction.

The Chairman indicated that: R.B.L. Nos. 200, 231, 232 and positions westward of their present w. P. Simpson, Helen, Mr. and

western end of the channel, to George (son), Mr. and Mrs. ons the meeting was held to comply 233. The joint total area of these positions, on or about Fchruary 9 Mrs. Drake, Mrs. A. Mead and sir, but I hope I have made my with the provisions of the Hong-lots, situated along Pokfulum The North Fairway Buoy's new kong Companies Ordinance, 1911, Road, represents over 300.000 sq. position will be:-43 degrees 7350 Edle, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Staple meaning clear. and, after referring to the object feet, and plans of the flats we feet from 299 hill on Green Island.ton, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Thompson, which the company was propose building are now in That of the South Fairway Buoy Captain J. V. Simpson, Mrs. M. E. launched, he said:

preparation.

will be 49 degrees 6120 feet from Brent, M. de Courcy, M. Burns, "Your-director-feel that there Inland Lot No. 2347 This lot the same hill-

GHarper, Chinese Tailora Club, in a want for this type of houses is situated along. Stubbs Road There will be no change in the Tailora of Mr. Higgins, and "Very |*******

there must her for of people and has an area of approximately characteristics of the light

Sorrowing Friends." in this Colony whe would prefer 30,000 sq. feet. We propose to

for

to retire to à home in the suburbs build on thin lot alx fats with pe LINGERING COUGHS. after the day's toil is over, whare tennis courts.

living and atmospherical con- The meeting closed with the ditions are healthier, away from adoption of the report and etate the din and noise of the City.ment of accounts, proposed by the Capital-From the report you Chairman and seconded by Mr. will observe that the number of L. A. Tobias,

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