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HONG KONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD. (Incorporated, in Hong Kong.)

COMPANY MEETINGS

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.

No. 27,889

HONG

THE LUCKLESS

ONE."

Cracker Firing in the Harbour.

SPIRITS FESTIVAL.

Before Comdr. J., B. Newill at the Marine Court, this morning,

UNSATISFACTORY bunt, woman admitted a charge of

OUTLOOK NOT AT PRESENT HOPEFUL.

The ordinary general meeting of the of the shareholders Douglas Steamship Co., Ltd., was held at the Company's offices, P. & O. Building, this morning, under the chairmanship of Mr. A. H. White.

Supporting, the Chairman were the Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson and the Hon. Mr. C. G. S. Mackie, members of the Consulting Com- mittee.

The following shareholders were present: Messrs, T. Ram- Wong sey. N. V. A. Croucher, Ping-sun, Lam Kwai, and Chun Wing-kea.

Chairman's Address.

In proposing the adoption of the report and accounts, the Chairman said:- Depressed Trade and Depreciation

of Dollar.

It is much to be regretted that we have to present such an unsatisfactory statement, this be- ing owing to the depressed state of trade throughout the world which has affected the shipping .companies. In addition this Company ad had to contend with other difficulties, notably the further depreciation in the dollar, which, as the earnings of the Leamers are on a silver basis has materially increased operating costs as a large amount of the ex- penses are paid in sterling or on a sterling basis.

Banditry Near Foochow Interferes with Cargo Exports. The increase in the Chinese Customs Tariff has had the effect of curtailing the exports from Hong Kong, whilst on the other hand the activities. of the ban- dits in the neighbourhood of Foochow have interfered with the export of cargo. It will be seen in the accounts that the steamers show a profit on work- ing amounting to $38,841.19 and that the sum of $75,000 (8 per cent.) has been written off for depreciation of the Company's

steamers.

Employées' Remuneration. In March last, the General Managers were most reluctantly compelled to notify the members of the floating staff that they world receive pay at the fixed rate of 18. 6d. to the dollar E from April 1, the rate at that time being on the basis of half at 18. 6d. and half at current rate which had been in operation as from July 31, 1980, previous to which payment bad, for some years, been at the rate of half at 16. 9d. and half at current rate and we are pleased to say that all members, recoguising the position of affairs have agreed to this arrangement.

Economies.

firing crackers in the harbour on Friday.

Aafted by the Magistrate what was the celebration, the defendant replied simply: "Cho chit."

Mr. Sin, the Interpreter, explain ed that it was the Tostival of the 15th day of the 7th moon.

According to the diary, it was the Spirits Festival (Chung-yuan. chich).

His Worship asked why the de- fendant should alone fire crackers.

Defendant: I was not the only ane; many other boats fired.

Magistrate: Not in front of the Harbour Offee?

Defendant Yes, several, and was the luckless one!

AGne-of-$10 was-imposed......

lity any questions shareholders may desire to ask.

ESTABLISHED 1845.

KONG, MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 1931.

SHARE PRICES MAINTAINED.

SHOT DEAD

Market Opens Quietly Steady.

INDIAN YOUTH'S

CRIME.

THIS MORNING'S FEATURES.

The official .summary the Stock Exchange: to-day states:

issued by

The market was quietly steady this morning, and there were en- quiries for most stocks. with prices maintained.

Banks changed hands at $2,035. Unions, after being done at $565, were wanted at $550.

Underwriters were dealt in at $6.05, but at the close there were buyers at this rate.

Wharves, which were reported sales at $1634, were in demand at $162%. but no shares came out at this figure.

Providents had no enquiries, but sales were offected at $6.45.

Hotels.(old) had sellers at $17.80, but buyers did not go be- Iyond $17.26. The new sharez had

buyers offering $18.80.

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The

TO-DAY'S DOLLAR. closing rate of the dollar of demand, to-day was 111⁄2d.

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PRICE $3.00 Per Month.

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ON,

DUNLOP

"Britain's Best."

Local Branch. Pedder Bldg. Tel. 24354,

OFFICE KEEPER AT DUMPING ON EASY

"NO. 10."

Famous Friends" Tribute.

A PRESENTATION.

TERMS.

Mr. Graham and Mr. Everymanski.

A CLEVER SKIT.

POLICE INSPECTOR Downing Street, who retired re- famous advertisement).

SHOT AT A FOOT- BALL MATCH.

Chittagong, Yesterday. A Hindu boy, aged 16, shot nullah, Police Inspector, who dead to-day Khan Bahadur Asha- supervised the investigation in the armoury raid case last year.

The Khan Bahadur was con- gratulating the local football team, of which he is a patron, on Lands were again in demand at winning the Railway Cup, when $914 without leading to business. he was shot in the heart. A sub- (new) inspector of police, who was one and Humphreys (old) were in demand at $221⁄2 and $22, of the footballers, tackled the murderer who was injured in a respectively.

desperate struggle.-Reuter.

Seconded by Mr. T. Ramsey and carried unanimously.

Realties were wanted at $17.70, The Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson, but there was no business record. the Hon. Mr. C. G. S. Mackie, anded at this rate.

Ewos, after being done at Sir Robert Ho Tung were re elected to the Consulting Com-15.70, had sellers willing to ac mittee on the proposal of Mr. cept. 15.80, but buyers bid no Wong Ping-sun, seconded by Mr.higher than 7152 Shanghai Cot- tons and Zoong Sings both had Lam Kwai.

On the proposal of Mr.buyers at F104 and 12, respec

tively. Chun Wing-keu, seconded by Mr.

Trams were in demand at a N. V. A. Croucher, Messrs. Lowe, Bingham and Matthews and Lin-lightly higher rate of $22.10, which stead and Davis, were re-elected did not obtain shares. Auditors.

H.K. Engineering Co., Ltd.

BIG NEW HOUSING SCHEME

Financial Position Greatly Improved.

A resolution to increase the capital of the Hong Kong Engin- ceing; and Curttuction Com- pany, Limited, to One, Million lollars, by the creation of 400,- 000 new shares of the nominal value of $2 each, to be issued at the discretion of the Directors, was carried unanimously at an Extraordinary General Meeting held in the of ces of Messrs. She- wor, Tomes, and Co., this morn ing.

Introducing the motion, the Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, Chairman of the Company, stated that it was intended to embark upon a new scheme of land development and construction of residential houses, Apartment buildings would also be constructed, if deemed expedient.

A Wider Policy. Mr. Braga, considered that the abandonment of the previous re- stricted policy of the company was justified by the greatly- improved financial position of the Company. Drastic economies had been effected during the inst sixteen month, which had been a most profitable period.

Answering questions by a Bhareholder (MF, T. N. Chau), the Chairman stated that the issue would be at par. The com- pany's available cash, were the investments to be realised, stood at $284,527. He considered that the new capital would be most suitably employed.

The General Managers are en- Further details of the scheme deavouring to economise and were not divulged, although it reduce expenditure in every was stated that the figures had although been most carefully gone over by. way possible, but

the first the Works Manager. Nor could the receipts for -half of the current year the question of higher dividends show an increase over the be informatively discussed for corresponding period in 1930, it the moment.pare

Star Ferries remained unchanged with buyers at $94%, after sales at this quotation.

Yaumati Ferrias changed hands al 326% and there were further buyers at $264.

China Lights were enquired for at $20 after sales being put through at $292.

Electrics were wanted at $81. Telephones (part paid) were put through at $844, and at the close there were buyers at $34.

Cement had buyers at $20%. without business.

Dairy Farms and Watsons were in request at $32.60 and $174, re- spectively, without changing hands. Constructions had buyers at $18. SANITARY BOARD. Important Business in

Agenda,

At the meeting of the Sanitary Board to-morrow the President will move:

A

FAIR GENERALLY.

The Royal Observatory's re- port issued at 10.21 o'clock this morning says:-

Pressure is high to the N.E. of Japan.

A trough of low pressure ex- tende from Indo-China to the There Far East of Luzon may be a typhoon at its eastern extremity..

..

Forecast:- or variable winde, moderate; fair gen- erally.

Rainfall

Rainfall for 24 hours end- ed at 10 am, to-day, 0.00 inch. Total since January 1-60.71 Inches against an average of 65.92 Inches deficit 5.21 inches.

Temperature.

The temperature at certala specified centres, this 'moru:72 at 6 o'clock was:-

Hong Kong.

cently.

fond of

PREMIER BACKED UP

SHOALS OF LETTERS [OF ENCOURAGEMENT

READY TO HELP

SPIRIT OF SACRIFICE ABROAD.

London, Yesterday. Scores of letters, encouraging him in his task of grappling with the national crisis, have been re- celved by Mr. Barnsay Mac- Donald, who la holidaying at

Many famous people have put Thus Peter Simple in the Morning their names to a tribute paid to Post: Mr. John Berry, Officer at No. 10, (With suitable apologies to

Mr. Everymanski: "Good morn- The Prime Minister presented ing. Mr. Graham! I have been him with a cheque, a wireless set, reading your speeches in Parlia- and an illuminated scroll, for ment, and I see you are which a long list of his friends Bolsheviks?" had subscribed.

Mr. Graham: "1 love them, Mr. Mr. Berry has been in the Everymanski. How can 1 help it, Treasury service since 1895, and when they are always a nice and since 1922 has held his present kind to me " post. In June, 1928, he was Mr. Everymanski: "What a nice. awarded the British Empire trusting, innocent nature you have

was appointed. a Mr. Graham!" Medal, and

Mr. Graham: "It is kind of you to Member of the Order in June, 1931. The inscription on the say so, Mr. Everymanski. It i Lossiemouth. They are from part of my business. And now all classes of the community, scroll runs as follows:-

"To John Berry,

what can I do for you?"

from Bishops to men and. "For thirty-six years you Mr. Everymanski: "Well, Mr. women unemployed. have fulfilled your duties in Graham, my family and I have been Whitehall and 10, Downing looking round your beautiful coua Street with unfailing dignity try, and we would like several and kindliness. We ask you to million pounds worth of your lovely accept the gifts which accom- manufactures. But we do not want pany this scroll in token of to pay anything now.” the great regard which we have for you, and of our unit- ed wish that you may jong enjoy your well-earned leisure in happiness and health."

CHIANG IN HANKOW

Investigating Flood Conditions.

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"Over Two Years' Credit."

Mr. MacDonald told an inter- viewer that his postbag had been

a great encouragement to him. Ninety per cent. of his correspon dents had declared willingness to make sacrifices to help pull the Mr. Graham: "That's only what I country through, and he added a would expect Mr. Everymanski. "spirit of sacrifice, in all groups Please tell me what would to most of the community is abroad.". convenient to you. We are delight-i Mr. MacDonald will fly back to ed to give people like yourself the London to preside over the Cab- longest credit terms in the world." inet meeting in the afternoon.

Mr. Everymanski: "Splendid, Mr. Graham. I see that you mean what

you

Ministers all week-end long

say, in your speeches. We have been busily studying reports. might be prepared to pay you some of the Cabinet Committees deal- thing in paper roubles two-and-halting with Government's economy proposals and much spadework years from now."

Hankow, Saturday. - Marshal Chiang Kai-shek arrived

Mr. Graham: "That is quite has been unobtrusively accom- at Hankow on Saturday from Nan-agreeable to me, Mr. Everymanski. plished.-Renter. chang by gunboat and has conferr- My taxpayers will be delighted to

ed with the members of the Chinese accommodate you. The goods will There is only one platform, where Chamber of Commerce concerning be delivered in plain ships in a few short skirts are tolerable, and that the organisation of relief for the weeks. And, of course, you have is the variety stage. Dr. Grace flood district. He has consented to the benefit of our Free Diplomatic Nicolle. contribute $100,000 towards relief, Recognition Policy. Also our men

and has further urged the Finance will put up the rhino' without any

Minister, Mr. T. V. Soeng to hasten extra charge. Here it le in writing. got, less agreed charges to your the negotiation of foreign loans for I don't believe in verbal promises." own commissars, for bakskeesh and the Hupeh floods.

Mr. Everymanski: "I prefer them, protection."

Hankow. Yesterday. Mr. Graham, but thanks all the Mr. Everymanski: "Well, I have The Gendarmerie Headquarters same. Now what about refer- enjoyed my chat with you, Mr. has completed a careful investiga ences?"

Graham. This is the friendliest tion of the food problems and in

business I have ever been in, and

No References.

a report states that 169,000 houses Mr. Graham: "I do not need your terms are wonderful.". and buildings have either collapsed them, Mr. Everymanski. I always

Mr. Graham: "Not at all. De-

or been rendered uninhabitable, truat everybody except my own lighted to have been of any asciat rendering 782,000 people homeless taxpayers."

81

Macao

81

Pratas Island

76

and destitute, which is roughly 50 per cent. of the population.

Manila

79

Foochow

80

82

67

Shanghai

74

Amoy Chefoo

CAPT. C. MASSON.

Death in Government Civil Hospital. The death occurred in the

ance. And perhaps you will accept Mr. Everymanski: "What hop- these few flowers for Madame

It is now reliably estimated that Pens supposing we fall it or have Stalin?"

another revolution and cannot Mr. Everymanski: "You are even pay ?"

better than your speeches, Mr.

a quarter of a million persona have

died, leaving roughly half a million Mr. Graham: "You can feel per- Graham. The Stalins will be refugees. Reuter.

fectly safe, Mr. Everymanaki. In charmed. am sure they will send Feuch anfortunate circumstances," you a few raspberries in return. CENTRE OF CULTURE you can keep everything you have Good morning?"

:

Chicago in Fact and Fiction.

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"That a Select Committee be appointed to consider and ad- vise the Board having regard to the data now available.- whether it should exercise its power to exemption or modi- fication given by By-law 6 and if so, in what way; and in particular to consider whether ernment Civil Hospital last night which he is acting as technical ad-j a distinction should be drawn of Captain Colin Masson, at the viser to foreign industries.

establishments al-age of 56. He had been residing

between

The terrors of Chicago are deni ed by Lieut.-Col. Sir Henry Cole, Gov-who is adding to his list of exhibi- tions that of Chicago, 1938, for)

Addressing the American Cham-

ready operating, and establish- in the Seamen's Institute, but ber of Commerce, at luncheon, at ments to be operated in future; entered hospital last Monday. and that Mr. M. K. Lo, Dr. R. A. de Castro Basto and Mr. Wong Kwong-tin do form such Committee."

on

The deceased was well known Hotel Victoria. Sir Henry em- the China Coast, where he phasised that 60 per cent. of the served for many years, and had population of the United States was been master of several vessels. drawn originally from Britain, but His last position was as chief there was need for the people to A know each other better, and one officer of the s.3. Tai Lee. member of the Institute of En- move in that di cetion was this gineers and Shipbuilders. Hong wonderful exhibition.

British people should know the Kong, and of the China Const Officers Gull he made many facts. There wore too many mis- friends, who wi regret to learn representations and misapprehen- of his passing. He was un-sions about Chicago. He had just married.

returned from there, and wher fellow-clubmen knew he was going they offered him a wreath. mind was speedily disabused of all); he had been told, however.

Mr. M. K. Lo will move:-

"That the Select Committee of the Board appointed to exer cise the powers and functions of the Board under section 162 of the Public Health and Build- ings Ordinance be invited to examine into the existing practices relating to the re quirement of "one house, one The funeral will probably take well, one pump" and to report place this afternoon, to the Board what are the

What 20,000,000 women want: grounds for this requirement.

clothes, cigarettes

and and whether and under what good conditions it is possible and ac culture Mrs Anna Steere Rich

ardson. sirable to relax them."

18 impossible to foresee any great are Critics Ignored. improvement in the outlook for Mr. Braga referred to anony- mous letters of criticism appear

Minutes will be submitted by shipping in the Far East.

I now beg to propose the ing in the Press, but stated that the President relative to the con- adoption of the report and net was not part of the Board's servancy contract for Aberdeen, counts as presented and after this polley to reply to it. The meeting Aplichau and Fokfulam, and also has been seconded will be pleased was placing, the lasue before the the conservancy contract for

Stanley and Taitam. to answer to the best of my abl

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His!

Mr. Godfrey Haggard, British Consul-General in Chicago, describ- ed that city as a great centre' of arts and culture, where all visitors) The London Fire Brigade has would be sure of a warm welcome Just, placed another repeat order and perfect safety, The exhibition with Marryweather and Sons, of would do much to promote Anglo-

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