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SEAMAN'S GALLANTRY REWARDED.

MEDAL FOR HEROISM.

Unusual Figure At Council Meeting.

Looking strangely out of place in his black coat and trousers and epen neck, Hong Kam, a Chines: seaman, appeared at the Legislative Council meeting this afternoon to receive public recognition for his gallantry during the typhoon of 1928. When His Excellency had | read out" particulars, Hong Kam smiled and joined heartily in the

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INSURANCE RISKS.

WHAT UNDERWRITERS. SEE HERE.

CUTTING OF 'RATES.

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE'S MEETING,

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To-day's opening rate 2/2, 15/16

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EUROPEAN WARDER'S

CONDUCT.

SERIOUS COMPLAINTS.

Bribery Charge Proved Against Chinese.

Serious allegations of a plot to smuggle opium and letters to an inmate of the Jail, involving "conversations" with a warder, have culminated in a Chinese being given the maximum sentence by a Police Magistrate's Court.

Confidence in the future so soon a trade shows signs of revival, and a reference to record profita as possible "things of the past," Before Mr. H: R. Butters, at service, Warder Fuller being also! were features of to-day's 44th the Central Magistracy this morn-present. DiskSopilency and pe

was able to save three lives. The ordinary general meeting of ing a Chinese named Lai Yes. Two months later the accused' bitore We prčevid to the bus gallant conduct of these officers shareholders in the Canton Insur-fung was charged on various met Warder Fuller near the Wing ness of the they I have a presente und men in leaving a place of ance Office, Ltd., held at the counts of unlawfully attempting On Company's shop.

This was tier to malo.

safety and embarking in a small boardroom of Messrs. Jardine to introduce into Victoria Gaol followed by several meetings from 350 Burces, ed the boat with the wind blowing at Matheson & Co. Ltd, general through the medium of Warder time to time at the King Edward | Gimuboring of the sin. Toong Sang hurricane force and confused | agents.

H.G. Faller, opium and letters to Hotel bar at which certain pro- in the typhoon of August 18, 1923, high sea running"was in accord- Mr. B. D. P. Beith presided and be handed to a prisoner, and of pesals were made for conveying of band within the memory of Hemeurante with the best traditions of was supported by the following offering a bribe of $5 to the epium and letters to the prisoner Lahko Menches, The serves the Mercantile Marine. Bong members of the consulting" com- wurder on May 8.

and "Vige versa. The seizures, Pinda med de oltigers, and men of Kami who is here to-day was one mittee: Messra. A. H. Compton, Detective Inspector T. Murphy which formed the subject of the Tamps Cathy Hgrement of those four semen having | Ä, S. GubBay, Henry Humphreys, outlined at length the details of charges were believed to have Kastle and Healy Ding: in their joined the ship only on the pre-T. B. Pearce and Mr. F. C. Hall, the case, which briefly were that been handed over by prisoner to Tadeavours, un cendir assistunee and vious day.

the negotiations commenced in the warder at a hoarding house soya bile hava, malady bon pubhely

November last year when the last month. molinos dodged). 1 May the

accused had a conversation with The failure of Warder Fuller to: Kate Bas been pleased to router

Eurasian warder named Peterbring matters to a head, said the (saver malabo for gullutry on ↳

son, why was no longer in the Inspector, led to a circular letter Framber of the cheers, and men of tips vork and have been tasked to prva in them on bus Echat!',

The only replent whes is at present. So the "Folens is one of the new en the Bosen Chelle, Hong Ko

The Master of the ss. Bowes

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Castle.. Lieutenant-Commander J. J. Donghuð, K.N‚R$ -0.BE.. had ans hored his ship to the west Coð. Samnecutters Eslind and seeing wreckage and men passing by I driven before the wind and the -sex he organised a Rocket Brigade andhdeavoured to reach some of the dereliels by means of lines thrown by rocket, life baby's and towing lines From the ship. When the height of the storm kad pass- edabout: 10.50 am: tis: Master! decided to put out a bond and call- ed for voluateens. The Chief Officer. Third Officer and a Cadet volunteered and four of the Chinese crew. The boat was launched successfully, was way trom the ship for 51% honin and

WEATHER REPORTS.

"STILL ROOM. FOR MORE IMPROVEMENT."

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SKIPPERS MUST HELP.

The Director of the Royal Observatory writes as follows in his annual report :-Beginning. with April 25, alt radio weather reports from ships were broadcast at 3 am. and 4 pm., but as the Manila authorities were, unable to pick up the messages the practice. was discontinued on October 1,1

The question of regular observa tions from ships by wireless tele graphy was taken up vigorously by the Chamber of Commerce with' gratifying result...

There is sull room for im- provement "however. A notice to Mariners giving particulars of what infurmmation is required is handed to masters of vessels by the Harbour Department. Copies are also sent to the shipping com.

I have pleasure in prescuting on behalf of His Majesty the King the silver metal for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea to Hong Kam.

GOPYRIAN) KETKOREA, DER KRU NAK YORK

secretary. Shareholders present comprisedMessrs. Cha Siu-ki, hour Po-mín, Le Cheung-shiu. Lo Cheung-yip. Ho Leung R. A. Baster, John Arnold, Ho Shai-kit,

Mrs. Bessie P. Vonnch, sculptrwn, and hén statue which is to be placed. at the entrance of the Roosevelt, Memorial Bird Sanctuary, Oyster Bay, this summer; as a memorial to Colonel Roosevelt, and as a bencon for birds, who will find a haven in, the 12-acre wilderness, which is to be their home, whenever they arrive, The spot will also be, necording to naturalists, a read "And" as it will

in aid them the study of their Feathered friends. «

STILL SLOW."

QUEEN'S PIER, WORK DELAYS.

BROKEN PROMISES

panies for distribution to their March 31, 1925: laid before the The 3rd Quarterly Report ending captains Supplies, are also sent Legislative Council this afternoon, to the Master Attendant, Singais as follow:- pore, who has kindly consented to

The progress with this Contract furnish copies to north ships:

bound is still slow even allowing for the interruption of the work during

standardize the form in which weather telegrams are sent out from ships. It is hoped that this will make the work less onerous and also diminish the risk of zor.

.meet

ROOSEVELT MEMORIALS,

PROREVODE, A UNBEAMSON, KENGI

Photograph shows Major-General J. G. Harbord (in front of flag), speaking at the dedication of the Roosevelt Memerial on the battle field at San Juan, Cuba, just after it had been unveiled by Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, Sr.,

Addressing those present, the

chairman said—

are to

F. M. Ellis, A. H. M. da Silva,ble to foresee when we R. L. Bridger, G. H. Piercy and reach rock bottom. A. J. Edgar.

Our reports from London are to the effect that conditions are still .very difficult.

The capacity of the insurance market there is un- Gentlemen,--The report and doubtedly too great for the volume hands for some days and I will, gult that in order to maintain accounts have now been in your of business moving, with the re- with your permission, take them income, rutes are accepted which are altogether out of keeping with the risks undertaken. Only a short while back we were advised rate for a fleet of steamers, ap- of a quite unjustifiable cut in the

as read.

The statement of accounts for the year 1929, which we now pre- sent to you, has proved to be fair

being passed among the prisoners. which came into the hands of the. authorities. The movements of the parties were kept under observation, and the Inspector overheard many of the conversa- tions.which took place at the King Edward Hotel bar where the money was also handed over. The accused was arrested later.

The Magistrate found the accus- ed guilty and imposed sentences of six months" hard labour each 'on two counts, the sentences to run concurrently, and to a fine of $12 on the last charge.

shows a slight increase in pre- mium but a decrease in balance of $213,884.30 as compared with the

COSTUMES

A large stock of Woollan and Cotton Bathing Costumes is now being shown, One-piece style with skirt in. the newest colourings—some are really loud, but we have neat designs for those with more subdued tastes.

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year 1923. This decrease is [XXXXXXXKI mainly due to the exceptionally

heavy losses sustained during the XXXX early months of last year, the total as at December 31, 1924, exceeding that for 1923, after the same period of one year, by $188,660.79. This account has→

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yet another twelve months to run,NEED NOT WORRY however, and in view of the way things have been going from the end of last year to date, we think) we may anticipate a moderately satisfactory outturn.

Our assets expressed in both sterling and local currency are ap- proximately the same as last year and the sound position of our various reserves has been fully maintained.

The surplus to be dealt with is $1,048,795.36 out of which has been paid an interim dividend of $18. per share. We now recom- mend the payment of a final divi-| dend of $22, the addition of $200,000 to the Reinsurance Fund and the carrying of the balance of $448,795.36 to Underwriting Suspense Account to close the rear 1923. The balance of $1,907,089.33 at credit of 1924 account allows of the payment of the usual interim dividend of $18) for that year..

thing else that calls for special re- I do not think that there is any-

ference, but I shall be pleased to answer, to the best of my ability,

any question arising out of the wish to put, after the accounts accounts which shareholders may themselves have been seconded.

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I now propose the following | ⇓ resolution:-

"That the report and accounts, as presented, includ- ing the payment of a final divi- dend in respect of the year ∙1923 of $22 per share, and an. interim dividend in respect of the year 1924 of $18 per share; the addition, of $200,000 to Reinsurance Fund. and $448,- 795.96 to Underwriting Sus- pense Account be adopted and passed."

were

An tiempt is being made to the Chinese New Year holidays ly sn-isfactory, the more so when

and the recent inclement weather the difficult times, through which proximating 50 per cent, and as In the agreement referred to in we are now passing, are taken our correspondents humorously. the last quarterly report, the con- into consideration. The surplus put it, "meanwhile the directors tractors undertook to complete the shown, of roughly $1,050,000, of the steamship company, view work in three months, from the compares quite favourably with the position with profitable date of signature, that is by March all previous ones and is, in fact, amusement." 3. but again their assurances have only surpassed by those for the

We, in the Far East, who are in HIGHER RENTS.

not been fulfilled.

years 1912 1918, 1921 and 1922, personal touch with many of, the A slight improvement has been all of which were considerably in insurance risks appertaining to IMPORTANT NEW

shown on the granite work but excess of that amount. Such this part of the world, cannot but PROVISION. ·

there is still a tendency towards years as the last four mentioned teel that were underwriters to see inferior workmanship.

aré, I fear, things of the past, as some of the risks for which they At various times slight delays far as can be seen at the moment, so readily quote, they would CHANGE OF TENANCY.

have been experienced in carrying and your General Agents and speedily recognise how totally in- Amendments are being made to out the remaining works, owing to Committee will be more than adequate, as well as ill-advised. the Rente Ordinance Bill which the contractors failing to their financial obligations..

gratified if they can maintain the many of their quotations really

Mr. Chau Siu-ki seconded and will permit a landlord to collect

The granite wall adjoining the present level until such time as an are."

the report and accounts the 15 per cent. increase on the pfer has been completed and work improvement in conditions sets

The unsatisfactory reports re-adopted unanimously.. 1920 standard rate of rent whe-is proceeding on cutting a chase in it is obvious, however, that cently published by several of our Those of the consulting com- ther or not June 30, (the date for the roof tiles, but the progress nothing can be hoped for till trade oldest and most respected marine mittee who retired by rotation when the new Bill will come into on this is most unsatisfactory and itself revives. On every hand insurance companies show only Sir Paul Chater, Sir Robert Ho force) coincides with the day that is seriously delaying the come one hears that business is dull, if too plainly the trend of things Tung, Mr. A. H. Compton, Mr. the next rent payment is due frompletion of the roof to the pier. nothing worse, and it is only rea- and, at the moment, the outlook A. S. Gubbay, Mr. Henry Hum- the tenant to the landlord. An- An average of one course of sonable to expect that insurance for the future cannot be consider phreys, Mr. T. E. Pearce and Mr. ther amendment will provide that granite only is requited to companies must share in the ed as any too bright. It is, to be H. P. White-were elected on the | landlord will not be permitted complete the entrance; and about general depression...

to charge increased rent at a three fourths of the granite has

hoped, however, that a pull will proposal of Mr John Arnold; |-- Our premium income for the soon be taken and matter placed seconded by Mr A HMda *Chunge of tenancy thug been piepered for the flanking

der reviews on a more satisfactory basis. landlord can defer raising the rent balustrades.

$2,981,687.43 or $321.787.68 Jess Losses for the year 1923 were Mr Ho Leung proposed and by 15 per cent., as long as he likes

than that for 1922 and in this $86,447.78, more than those for Mr. R. A. Dastur seconded the re- the increase must be made at one

respect we are almost back to a the year 1922, the ratio working election of Messrs. Lowe, Bing operation, NB

pre-war level. Aa 1 safd last year, out at 62.15 per cent. as against ham und Matthews and Messrs, The draft of these clauses was of the granite to be commenced premium of a kind is easily 65.99 per cent. for the previous Percy Smith, Seth and Fleming laid on the table at the Legislative

obtained but the difficulty 18 to account Court fees last year amounted obtain premium of a remunera-Working account for the year carried

as auditora and this was also Council meeting this afternoon but was withdrawn owing to 10. $19,364 20, and official admials- tive characters Competition is 1924, after 12 months working, technical flaws. The corrected trator's commission to $1,094.51. still meet acute and reductions in measure, will be introduced in due The figures in 1023 were res rates follow one another, at auch (Continued at foot of next

pectively $13.71055 and $2,148.71. close intervals that it is impossi-

COÛTED.

The reinforced concrete fiet roof to the entrance has been complete od which will allow the repunching

Column.)

The chairman then announced that dividend warrants were Fready and could be obtained on application.

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