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        "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案",
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        "document_key": "CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3]",
        "page_number": 322,
        "title": "CO129-062 - Sir Bowring - 1857 [1-3]",
        "content_text": "20\n\nNo. 5 FEBRUARY 3, 1857.\n\nMERCHANT VESSELS.—Continued.\n\nThe Hongkong Register.\n\nSHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.\n\nARRIVED,\n\nMERCHANT VESSELS—Continued.\n\nDate of Tave\n\nCORSION BA\n\nSame\n\nArrival\n\n27 Frick\n\nHongkong Jan. 28\n\nSneon Draper\n\nAm. ship\n\n200\n\nAshly\n\n26 Luni\n\n81. Zephyr\n\n31 May\n\nSiilelena\n\nJan. 29\n\nTuss\n\nBrit. ship\n\n24 Middleton\n\nShanglice\n\nJan. 25\n\nBellast Da.\n\nBrit. ship\n\nSimons\n\n81 Sir Jus. Brooke\n\nBrit. ship\n\n8795k: amer\n\nFeb. 1 Carondon\n\n1 Bansive\n\nBrit. xh.\n\n#50 MoGregor\n\nSingapore Dec. 37\n\nGeneral\n\nSingapore\n\nSun. 21\n\nTroops\n\nSanghus\n\nJan. 27\n\nBala River\n\nMina.\n\n207 Bambay,&Jur.\n\nOman\n\n1 Jacob Cornelia\n\nDut, ship\n\n492 Rosenboom\n\nBombay\n\nH31S. Porkowess\n\nCanton\n\nSAILED.\n\n1 Chempion\n\n3+\n\n2 Harraventa\n\nBril. b.\n\n445 Thurs\n\nBrit. at.\n\n1000 Aba\n\nAm. h.\n\n500 Gray\n\nFHA\n\nDAIS\n\nNAXE\n\n| FLLO &\n\nKiu\n\nBonghong Jan. 26\n\nThobe Danbar\n\nBrit. al.\n\n70 Tucker\n\nA Separa\n\n#\n\nFitohormal Ca\n\nP. & D. S. N. Co\n\nOrder\n\nSoler and Co\n\n225yal, Suli and Co\n\n688 Fieber und On\n\nApril 21\n\n120 Tarner sad Co\n\nOrlen\n\nMarinera Hope, Lrg\n\nAu Nile, brig\n\nShanghae\n\nAmericaa\n\nSegnoant, ship\n\nB. R. Milaro, ship\n\nDurrington, ship\n\nChanning, ship'\n\nCompetitor, ship\n\nNorwester, sisip\n\nArrival\n\nDate Tur\n\nCOXSTOMER\n\n535 King and Ca\n\n090Isaac M. Bolf & Co\n\nNov. 125Moner!, O. & Co\n\niBee. 1174jRussell and Co\n\nDuc.\n\n1500. Huar nd Co\n\n740Campton. II. & Co\n\nBall, Nye and Co\n\nDec 10 128 Heard and Co\n\nCormances of Seas ship\n\nDeo. 24782 wall and Co\n\n118 Order 289Dent, Deals and Co\n\nDurch\n\nAlbrecht Beiling, q.\n\nNov. G. C. D. You\n\nTwist, b\n\n700 Schafer and Co\n\n464 Selacier and do\n\n4788chiler and Co\n\n244. D. Sys and Ga|\n\nSmidlow, ship\n\nWhite Swallow, skip\n\nDanish\n\nDanmark, barque\n\nGloriosa, brig\n\nOuto, barga\n\nVirgine. brig\n\nSept. 182 Cracapton, IL & Co\n\nSept. 1012001. Kinard and o\n\n270 W. Pasta and Co\n\n10. uste abi Qə\n\n230iems and Co\n\n21Johe Burd and s\n\nSALO\n\nFLAU&\n\nAr\n\nDATE\n\nNAME\n\nTURB CAPTAIN FRCM\n\nSURO CARGO\n\nCONSTUNTES\n\nAmoy Brininte\n\nFuhelusu\n\nJan. 24 Teze\n\nrit. g. 20 Jonca\n\nJun. Gener\n\nBrit. 283 Thanpean\n\nSinggu\n\nBrit, ul. 148 Dring !Swaluw\n\nJan. 26kenyal\n\nA. Hoard and Ca\n\nComajou mad Clu\n\nBankno.M. sad Ca\n\nDent and Co\n\nJolie, M. and Co\n\nHardin, 51. and Craner brig\n\nBila, barque\n\nEllen Oliver, barjue\n\nEtama, schooner\n\nEraignent, bowma\n\nNov. Jardine, M.and Candily\n\nAanina, eh.\n\nForerunner, lawonor\n\nOne.\n\nHine Gem, brig\n\nJly\n\nNov.\n\n¡Feb.\n\nJan.\n\nDay.\n\n49Rusell and Co\n\nNor.\n\nJuly 2685 King and Co\n\n165. Fardon & Co\n\nNov, 18180 King acul Co-\n\n140 aprak\n\nEagle, shin\n\n251 Dont, and Co\n\nBuggle Wing, ship\n\n595 Under\n\nGoblen Wert, sip\n\n38u0nder\n\nHenry Harlock, ship\n\nNov. 1\n\n204Aater and Ch\n\nMails, &c.\n\nJau. 17 General\n\nNov. 3 General\n\nHoratio, ship\n\nNov. 18\n\nNymph, Larque\n\nlec.\n\nPet, arque\n\nAng.\n\n400 filmy and Co\n\n375'Urder\n\nMatilda, ship\n\nAri.\n\n680 Russell and Co\n\nclita, schooner\n\nJan.\n\n140 Russell and Co\n\nRoyal Lily, barque\n\nApril 28\n\n434, Russell and Co\n\nNeptune's Favorite, sh.jdet.\n\n134. Heard and Co\n\nSisters, brig\n\nHone\n\n158 is an! Ca\n\nUnele Tom, schooner\n\nept.\n\n1801ail, Still and\n\nWood Lark,brig\n\nPA 15\n\nOriaz\n\nCAPESIN\n\nFGa\n\nCANDO\n\nCorrenbes\n\nI'vrluyLave\n\nArora, buoner\n\nMay\n\nPapushon, steuer\n\nJune\n\nLive. 326 and Co\n\n26 Aroat\n\n.bk. 27oct Lam a ale\n\nSingapore iShangrae\n\nHathwa Sundries\n\n27 Remi\n\nBr, str. 229)and\n\nShanghac\n\nSundries\n\nBria ok. 3748{lva\n\n29 Recapont\n\nBrit. str. 336 Crockett\n\nSingapore Sundrice\n\nShanghas\n\nSundries Jardine, M. and Co\n\nSandrian Wm. Pustau and Co\n\nKing end\n\nos n Cz der Sandries Jarine, M, sud Co\n\nAmerican\n\nJan. 14 266 Siemen and Co\n\nCarlow, schooner\n\nSupt\n\nFlorida, big\n\nΚαν.\n\nHado, abip\n\nแบบ\n\n$49 Queboil and Co\n\nUse Lyal. Still and Co\n\n597W.M.Bobinet & fo\n\nSev Jan.\n\n250 Uverweg ad Co\n\n133 W. Pustau and Co\n\nHamburg\n\nFapocanz buraz\n\nau\n\nAdmiral Laman, ship\n\nDes\n\nJaunius), pokaduer\n\nies.\n\n+\n\n20 Lahura\n\nBeit, str. 400jBrowes\n\nIserl, rig\n\nAky.\n\n24 Alapco\n\nBrit, bit. 677 Mason\n\nLindsay and Co\n\nLima, barque\n\nNov.\n\nBonabag, 20. Muila, fc\n\nSleeglina Sundrier\n\nShanghon Sundries\n\nMERCHANT VESSELS.--Continued.\n\njatin Long, barco\n\nJune\n\nMary Ralp\n\nThe\n\n404 Biousson and Co\n\nW. Pastan and s\n\nWm. Pusta al Co\n\nFustina, burqve\n\nAng.\n\n337 in Salt\n\nMercarius, arque\n\n1808chur and O\n\nthiader, atque\n\nSenator, b\n\n250W. Put and Tə\n\nPlclades,\n\nJuly\n\nPrussian\n\nAinarika, brig\n\nOcc.\n\n21 Tutmeet and Co\n\nVernel, hig\n\nDea.\n\n21€ Dreyer and Ca\n\nSiamese\n\nDec.\n\n225|Steraan and Co\n\nSCIPS\n\nFhanbury\n\nBouits, brig\n\nNov.\n\n311 John B\n\nBangkok Mark, ship\n\nGodisler, Jarque\n\nAng\n\nEBS Order\n\naly\n\nKing and Co\n\nand Co\n\nSue ship\n\nfang, 9 Stoking sna Co\n\nLaco.\n\n200, Dreyer al Ba\n\nApril\n\n176 Urder\n\nAng. 10385 Kasseli and Co\n\n118 Jardins, and to\n\nNor.\n\nClarita, brig\n\nCora, ship\n\nAvg.\n\nDea.\n\n400 Order\n\nSiamese\n\nSea Hone, que\n\nSian, barque\n\nAug.\n\n430 Order\n\nJuly\n\n32: Order\n\nSpanis\n\n29.\n\nJan. 2 198 W31. Robinet & Co\n\nBan Lorenze, brig\n\nSeraphina, ship\n\nNov.\n\nJuly 11\n\n220 F. D. Syme and Co\n\n16F. D. Syme and C\n\nTESSEL\n\nAT\n\nFLAG\n\nFubchan British\n\nAcarn\n\nBictor\n\nHhong Scop\n\nAgnes Garland, atque\n\nNor Mady, sing\n\n255,0. L, and Co\n\nCalcutta\n\nAng.\n\n1500. Nathaluoy & Cu\n\nkong Flag Ship\n\n84\n\nMelanie, barqu\n\njau.\n\n18. Heard and\n\nCams\n\n14: Jenkins\n\nNov.\n\n510)Dem and Ca\n\nPantaloon, brig\n\nNev.\n\nSoCamajos and Co\n\nfixcogier\n\nPowai, si\n\nfact.\n\n687ade, M. and Ca\n\n| Mercales\n\nDet. 24] 628A. Heard and Co\n\nH&ret\n\nAng. 20 Gas Gito, L. and Co\n\nMiss\n\nSe Dec.\n\n550 Rassell and Co\n\n31 Bollu\n\n2 Virginie\n\n20 Boulay\n\nB: pr. 600 Curling Bets. bg\n\n107 Makissiek ian.\n\n168 Appon\n\nSHIPPING IN CHINA.\n\nMERCHANT VESSELS.\n\nLondoR Smudries Lindsay and Co\n\nTORT Sundries\n\nP. &Ì & N. Co\n\nSmies\n\nAt Hongkong\n\n• British\n\nDate ut! anini\n\nTONS! CONSIUNEES\n\nAlfred the Great, ship\n\nCot. 24 312 Fames Steplanon\n\nAlligator, brig\n\nAulandsle, ship\n\nAeasy, ship\n\nAustralia, ship\n\nAvaca, bargur\n\nJaner, schooner\n\nBanekae, haque\n\nBreshera, Utg\n\nCaldera, ship\n\nCadiz, wamer\n\nCity of Carlisle, ship\n\nClarendon, ship\n\nDeva, ship\n\nPaglub, steamer\n\nBarl Grey, hangne\n\nEena, brig\n\nErin, steamer\n\nEurquie, stip\n\nExcellent, brig\n\nFalco, ship\n\nFous, ship\n\nGlencoe, sp\n\nGood Success, thiş\n\nHoro, abip\n\nJubu Matible, ship\n\nKensington, ship\n\nLady Hayes, barque\n\nLanrick, brig\n\nLord Bagian, ship\n\nLouis, Barque\n\nMaryhull, schooner\n\nMaria Hay, hip\n\nNeure brig\n\nNimrod, ship\n\nPanhua, brig\n\nPerseverance, barque\n\nPrincos Royal, ship\n\nPady Daveon. thip\n\nBamarang, barque\n\nJan. 17 187Gibb, L, and Cu\n\nDec. 7yall, Sail and Co\n\nJan. 1673 Fletcher aud Co\n\nSept. 560 John Bard and Ca\n\nSept. 30 SuRusch and Co\n\nJa, 155ohn Burd and Co\n\nFeb. 14Jardine, M. and Co\n\nDec. 16 2400-der\n\nJan. 820;Under\n\nFeb. 1006P. & O. S. N. C\n\nJau. 15 936 Jardins, M. and Co\n\nFeb. 850 Jardine, M. and Co\n\nJan, 181039 Ruseli and Co\n\nDos. 8 165lemsson and Co\n\nDec. 17 67 Jardine, M.\n\nJan. 26 207 Vaunaice and Co\n\nJua. 850. & G. S. N. C\n\nDec 28 728 Order\n\nNov. 3835 Lyull, Still and Cu\n\nSept. 26 430 Jardine, M. & Co\n\nJun. 14 400Order\n\nJau 1784 N. Murray and Co\n\nNay. 5 500Jardine, M. & Co\n\nJan. 1| 401| Lindsay and Cə\n\nJou 2 500 Turner and Co\n\nJan. 1a 800Order\n\nGet. 18 318iten. Duddell\n\nJan. 27 282 Jardine, M. and Co\n\nDec. 17581anline, M. & Co\n\nJan. 11 374Dent and Co\n\nlocs, si 19els. E. Burrows\n\nJan. 31 924 Jardin, M. and Co\n\nDec. 1l 200Order\n\nJan 23 33 Dent and Co\n\nddell\n\n0 14 148o.\n\nHongkong Hamburg\n\nAar, ship\n\nAlbis, schoonet\n\nMewor, saip\n\nPerucian\n\nAmireas, brig\n\nAnbitvet, ship\n\nCarmon, barque\n\nCallao, barqué\n\nSantiago, barque\n\nUgarte y Sauiing,\n\nSiamese\n\nNoortol, barque\n\nSan Juan, barque\n\nSiamese Crowa, chip\n\nSintoy, schooner\n\nSpanish\n\nPetua, schooner\n\nBremen\n\nC. Melchers, barque\n\nSoloo, barque\n\nChitian\n\nAlianza, Lurquo\n\nGreyhound. Phip\n\nSaray, enhuoner\n\nNew Granndian\n\n| Anuic. barque\n\nMacao\n\nBritian\n\nRoehampton, ship\n\n1 Date of Town\n\nArrival\n\nDec. 31 W. Postan and Co\n\nNev, 16 aga John Burd and Co\n\nJan. 15 540, Sierunson and Co\n\nHalt and Co\n\nNov. 15 Nov. 12 540 W. M. Robinet& Co\n\nDec. 23 356 J. J. das Henesis\n\nJan. 23248 Wm l'ostau and Co\n\nDec. 193 J. J. des Becicios\n\nSept. 13, 200 Order\n\nNov. 39; 4500ndar\n\nDec. 15 800 Order\n\nAug. 28 250 Order\n\nChico, belg\n\nBuno Ayres, brig\n\nChristiau, brig\n\nFaust, schooner\n\nPavian\n\nRosalia, arque\n\nNov. 37 230 Lyall, Still and Co\n\nNow Era, ship\n\nJan. 24 47NR S. Waller\n\nQel 2 186: John Bard and Co\n\nQueensbury, kip\n\nJan. 23 210Order\n\nNov. 250W. Fustan and Co\n\nD. 22 325 W. Lubinet & Co\n\nJuly 13 907Edward and Balley\n\nPortuguese\n\nEnando Macaense, hire.\n\nMay 251 207 Jose d'Almeida\n\n394. J. das Beridos\n\nMaria Carlota, banque.Tan.\n\nSanyma, barque\n\nTona 21|| 170|§. J. dun Renadioe\n\nSept Tremely, barens\n\n375bindsay and Ca\n\n670 Dont and Co\n\nFraich\n\nPort de Bordeaux, ship\n\nOct.\n\nAmerican\n\nHoher Sall, All\n\nAmerican\n\nAnnie Busiwam, by.\n\nFlyaway, skip\n\nKingsher, ship\n\nMandarin, shin\n\nHamburg\n\nAbardus, barque\n\n250W.M. Robinel & Co\n\n1375|W.M.Robinet & Co\n\n126da. Heard and Ce\n\nMay 10 200 Russell and Co\n\nAug. 318&farstine, M. and Co\n\n778A. Jies and Co\n\nRussell and Co\n\nوندی کی\n\n400 Siemsson and Co\n\nSprintma\n\nSanta Leda. Larque\n\nOldeanzung Schlosser, bargue\n\nSept. 3 77W. Pustan and C\n\n550 W. Pustau und Ca\n\nBRITISH SRIPS DE WAR IN CHINA.\n\nCanton Sloop Barratte\n\nHeng P. W. ST.\n\nCloromeda\n\nNankin\n\nNiger\n\nRacehorse\n\nSampeon!\n\nSybille\n\nCanton Sloop\n\nGanton P. W., Str.\n\nCanton Ser. Str.\n\nkong Hospital\n\nCanchor. Str.\n\nH.kong Store Ship\n\nLingue Pigate\n\nCanton Ser Str.\n\nglas Brigato\n\nBubcha Song\n\nAmey P. W. Str.\n\nHogue Priate\n\nט\n\nCOMMANDRA\n\n12 A. W. A. Hood\n\nT. A Furtescue\n\n12 Ticut, Beamish\n\nCapt. W. K. Hall\n\n& Douglas 1.W.DO'Callaghan\n\n12\n\nForny fl\n\nJH. T. ER, Master\n\n60 Hon. Keith Stowel\n\n13 Hon. A. A. Cochrane\n\n40 Sir S. W. E. Nicolson\n\n14 3. R. Barnard\n\n& G. & Fund\n\n40 Wire. Hon, C. Ellied\n\nBRITISH SHIPS OF WAR EXPECTED.\n\nCOMMANDERS\n\nW. T. Bate\n\nG. T. Colville\n\nCa BIGLAND\n\nGolden Racer, ship\n\ni\n\nSamuel Russol, ahip\n\nMay\n\nSarah II. Snow, by.\n\nにし、\n\n420 King and Co\n\nAng. ace! A.A. de Mello & Co\n\nVancouver, ship\n\nJuus\n\n$18 Kussell and Co\n\n$20John Bard and Co\n\n¡SAILED FROM\n\nWedentara, banque\n\nLouisiana, arque\n\nDutch\n\nApril22\n\nNingpo Britian\n\nCornacle, ship\n\n348,W.M. Rebisen&Car, shooner\n\nSolon, banque\n\nArtoon\n\n28 Prigate.\n\nNov.\n\nAerity\n\nH. Kajone\n\n4 Ser. Str.\n\nMar.\n\n632 Dent, Baale and On | Buscaṛd\n\nCWERAD\n\nGun Boat\n\nOct. 25\n\nOct. Oct.\n\n180 kindsay and Co\n\nCamilla\n\n13 Scop\n\nGOJE Bord and Co\n\nCesiser\n\nC. Fellowes\n\nElt\n\nBarcas, brig\n\nLort\n\nDroggrabank, ship\n\nDet.\n\n695 ebaeffer med Do\n\n257. Puslan and Co\n\nWilmingtou, ohuones\n\nFeb.\n\n$6 R and Co\n\nForester\n\nA. J. Lunes\n\nFury\n\nEverdina Elizabeth,bq.\n\nJan.\n\n600 Schaeffer and Co\n\nHaughty\n\nSt. Helena, bug\n\nDee.\n\n1896chauder and Co\n\nLightver\n\nJuflexible\n\nJan. 24 103 James Stephenson\n\nTouis, ship\n\n52:Order\n\nArg\n\n497 J. Bowmen and Co\n\nOposzan\n\nFrow Jolierna, bij.\n\nDet.\n\n530 Beneffer and Co\n\nNo. 28 1247 Darley, W, and 0%\n\nOsprey\n\nHenburg\n\nDec.\n\n914 Turner and Co.\n\nPlayer\n\nLaum & Louie, by\n\nRase, rig\n\nJau,\n\n248 Dryer and Co\n\nKaleigh\n\nJair 1\n\n1768. Burrowa\n\nNov. 28, 372 Lindsay and Co\n\nBandei\n\nJuly\n\nNar.\n\n7.8 Deb and Co\n\nStarling\n\nJA, J. Villers\n\nSept.\n\n175 Burner and Co\n\nJaas\n\n280 Joan Band and Go\n\nen\n\n100 Holiday, Wis: GÜC\n\n120 121\n\nSept. 15 286 Turner and Co\n\nDec 28 900 Dent and Co\n\nDec. 93 78) Onder\n\nDec. 26 560 Dent and Ca\n\nBir Jamar Broshe, str.\n\nJan 91 73 lecher and Co\n\nSpeedy, ship\n\nSpirit of the North, eh.\n\nNov, 11 67, L. and Co\n\nSollane, barque\n\nTruro, ship\n\nUnicoro, simmer\n\nVizzinie skip\n\nVivid, brig\n\nWegsoia, stip\n\nOct. 1 588ebatfer and C\n\nJan. 2469rder\n\nAug. 16 786 Taos. Hunt and Co\n\nJaur 18 830yal, Su, and Co\n\nNov. 143ardine, M. & Co\n\n¡Dee. 24 549 Illiday, Wise&Co\n\nWater Witch, harque\n\nJan. 15) 958). Laprak WP.. Nii\n\nWiki Wave, selvoner\n\nJan. 24. 200/Jardine, M. & Co\n\njosemary -\n\nZepliyi, chonne\n\nFrench\n\nEtaile, Ba\n\nInitia, barque\n\nMansur, Lip\n\nMount Riant, ship\n\nSaceos. ship\n\nJan. 3, 118 Dent and Co\n\nJa 21 389korder\n\nJan. 10j 545;Deas and Co\n\nDec. 26 617ent and Ca\n\n¡Nov. 2) 414jOrder\n\nWillemins, brig\n\n1'/\n\nGimeneze, ship\n\nمشهدال\n\n224 Schacter anti Co\n\net. 15 600 Order\n\nA MEDICAR\n\nShanghae\n\nBritish\n\nAlbert Bowd, ship\n\nAliquis, sp\n\nAlchymies, ship\n\nArrow ship\n\nAngrata, alip\n\nBailarat, li\n\nChallenger, Earque\n\nMara Nativaladept 28 010 M. Rolanes & Co\n\nChieftain, arc\n\nEast Coast\n\nArn, stomer\n\nVille de Dieppe, barqueFan. 2014)yali, St and Co\n\nproste, abip\n\nAmercom\n\nAutonita. schooner\n\nAntelope, steder\n\nBarham, arque\n\nCarben, schooner\n\nChampion, ship\n\nDee. 1134rder\n\nJan. 24 200 iussell and Co\n\nOct 28 248 W. Pustau and Co\n\nDen 26 200. Girly\n\nFeb.\n\n360 Order\n\nC. W. Bradley, Jr., bc, Oct. 9 218A. Heard and Co\n\nDom Quixoto, ekip\n\nDement, ship\n\nFaruka, ship\n\nFrancis P. age, ship\n\nGarland, schooter\n\nHolen Mar, barque\n\nJames Maishail, brig\n\nJ. Godfrey, barque\n\nHate Hooper, shig\n\n2438 King and Co\n\nBan. 18 4003. fleard and Co\n\nNov. 5100, Heard and Co\n\nNov. 12115Jardine, 1. & Co\n\nJan. 15 118s. E. Burrows\n\nDec. 26 saalonder\n\nAnek tan, argue\n\nPorly, ship\n\n16% Robers S. Walker\n\n115andine, M. and\n\nConfums Ship\n\nCrystal Palace, eng\n\nElisse, barqu\n\nBizabeth, brig\n\nFazil Curria, barque\n\nForrtev.sip\n\nCots, ship\n\n537 Curlewine and Co\n\n140Jardins, M. & C\n\nDe 12 25 Birley, W. and Ca\n\nJane 15, 566 per and Co\n\nJan.\n\n207 Viliam P. and Cu\n\n8spt, in 20 Jarding, B. and Co\n\nMay 30 802 Tait and Co\n\nJ.F.C.Hamilton 12 Sicop\n\nC. T. Tudītie\n\nEL V Tamilcar\n\nSer. Str. Sept. 25\n\nFout Sept. 25\n\nKiun Boat Sept. 25\n\nGF.A.Shadwel 21 Scr. St.\n\nST. Corbett\n\nP. W. Str. Oct. 23.\n\n2. A. Campbell Bat\n\n54. 3. m.ield. S.\n\nKeith Stewart. Go Bast\n\nHou. R.Keppel 50 Trigate\n\nNov. 'Willmau\n\nBoat Sep, 25 ina Boot Oct. 25\n\nFOREJON SHIPS OF WAR IN CHINA\n\ndid\n\nAT\n\nFisc.\n\nCOMMANDERS.\n\n805. 839W.1. Warley &Co\n\nCatinat\n\nSur Are\n\nVirginin\n\nLevent\n\nPortsmouth\n\nJau 16 BJ, Kouper\n\nAug.\n\nGuzole, schooner\n\nQuetonio, bargco\n\nGeralWindham, slap\n\nDo Guinare, ship\n\nHeltespant, 6tomer\n\nIndia, barque\n\nBeta Hip\n\nW.M. Rubinel&Ross\n\nKate Carnie, Ali\n\nKelso, ship\n\nLaviermuir, ekip\n\n11 382 Giinue, B. and Co\n\nGsa Lyall, Stink and Co\n\nJuny 2002 graves and Co\n\n336 Jardine, M, and Co\n\nJau Sept. 15 53 Den, Brule & Co\n\nI. 21 020, Birley, W. and Co\n\nDee. 27560 Galien Co\n\nJou. 75%y Lindsay and Co\n\nSept. 26 952 as, Bowman Co\n\nLuly A. Dort barque\n\nNov. 8 870s. Koney and Cul\n\nLady Mary Wood, str.\n\nLammermuir, ship\n\nLouisa Baltic, ship\n\nMary Wieuheit, sp\n\nDee. 563 P. & 4. S. N. OS\n\nJan Bourns and Co\n\nAng. 24, 494 Gilman, B and\n\n1205 Jarine, M. Co\n\n780 and Ca\n\nSan Jacinto\n\nlungkung. Su. Houghong Fr. Frig.\n\nDangkong U. S. SL\n\nShangbae 17. S. Sh.\n\nR.-A. Gner in 50 Capt. Plas 18 St\n\nJC Fote\n\n(bars, Amtree. A\n\n{ Capt. Beli\n\ntea\n\nHongkong U. S. Str.\n\nFort Brig\n\n20 Cam. Tayfres\n\n21 (0) Daterin\n\nMuiden\n\nSulpicc\n\ndc.\n\nAlaxants\n\nPorthorea Prameel\n\n8. Rer Sp. Bg.\n\nHangkong Peru. Str.\n\n4 Briar.g\n\n14 Doran\n\nRECEIVING SHIPS.\n\nBritish\n\nJeliz\n\nChin Chin, arque\n\n310,Camajeu and\n\nBanons, schooner\n\nJa\n\n121 Dens zod Co\n\nJan. 21 56sell and Cu\n\nGaver achooner\n\nApril\n\nHart, schooner\n\nFly\n\n4 Y. J. Marrow\n\nHelen, brig\n\nJan\n\n130 Turtar and Co\n\nJuns\n\nMalac, urque\n\nAng\n\n869 lewitz and Co\n\nBlaze pjs, schooner\n\nu.\n\nBear, arhooner\n\nJuly\n\nTriopho, schooner\n\n200 D. Laprik\n\nFrench\n\nAnais, ship\n\nNov.\n\n632 Lyait, Stilt and Co\n\nAmerican\n\nJac.\n\n304W.M.Robinet & Co\n\nJaly\n\n1068 A. Huurd neu Co\n\nProgressive Age, rig\n\nNov.\n\n296 A. card and Co\n\nKugleader, shi\n\nMay\n\n1:56 A, Koard and Co\n\nSadie Peaza, ship\n\nSep\n\n875 Bonac Cad Os\n\nWitch, barone\n\nCe\n\n| 4100rder\n\nJan.\n\n100 Scbacter and Co\n\nferiests Marie, gee..\n\n581 Sebaffer and Co\n\nJuly\n\nJane\n\n700, F-W. Lawresno\n\ntopur\n\niwan\n\nNov.\n\nJameson\n\nC. S. Lungrana\n\n►\n\nWicusy\n\nSailtea\n\n126 Siemsson anal Co\n\nGerard\n\nDent & Co.\n\nFune\n\n218 John Bund and Co\n\nJord Ambers Anany\n\nBrown\n\nDent & C\n\nJav.\n\n202 Turner and Co\n\nPatlirler\n\n14M\n\nJa\n\n025 W. Pieter and Co\n\nHarleggin\n\nClutches Fitgibbon\n\nAug.\n\n800 Út\n\nTera\n\nParti\n\nDent & Co.\n\nDec.\n\nBremen\n\nBertha, arque\n\nSept\n\n40W, Pastau anil Os\n\nsir E. Aberamby, sb.Man.\n\nya Tamer od Os\n\nMahanolic Tubeca worl\n\nWuter Witch\n\nFalix, barne\n\nClitian\n\nJaz,\n\nJame\n\nKod Lyal, ul auá Ca\n\nVenilia, ship\n\nThen\n\nGaming, M. and Co\n\nHinly\n\nDent & Co.\n\nAnn Woleh\n\nWeorang\n\naircott\n\nA\n\n1. Icare & Co.\n\nVudex, schooner\n\nMa\n\nFully Jane\n\nKing\n\nFulkste\n\nBaylis\n\n478say and Co\n\nNimrod\n\nCobb\n\ni. S. Sons & Co.\n\nSea Horaé\n\nKeppel\n\nP. F. Curas & Ca\n\nHenderson Lindsay Co\n\nMan. 10 13. E Barrows\n\nNev. 18 456Y. J. Murrow\n\nDec. 1488Js. Stephenson\n\nMary Whitidge, chip\n\nNov. 27 07 Russell and Co\n\nMeteor, ship\n\nMins, schooner\n\nMiu, steamer\n\nMosaur ship\n\nNorth Wind, ahip\n\nN. B. Palmer, ship\n\nJan. 20088ja. Heard and Co\n\nMar 300rder\n\nJan. 14; 130 Russell and Co\n\nJuno 28 50Thorens Hunt &Co\n\nOct, 21041as Purdon and Co\n\nDec. 1100 Rossc aud Co\n\nQueen of Be Res, ship! Dec. 170350 all and Co\n\nBachand\n\nRescate, ship\n\nSimon Dumper, kali.\n\nSpotaran, ship\n\nStar King,\n\np\n\nTuskina, ship\n\nYeang America, slip\n\nDutch\n\nAlmonde, Tarque\n\nAnna Justina, ahty\n\nAhna Elizabeth, iq.\n\nChristina, bargne\n\nAug. 25 5303. E. Burrows\n\nSupt. 251 SUGRasseti and Ca\n\nJan. 26 20. Heard and Co\n\nNov. 2u1 826Order\n\nDoa, 11176 Order\n\nSept. 342 Y. J. Murrow\n\n8pt 202000). Iesed and Co\n\nDat. 19 600w. Postau and Co\n\nJas. 13 550 Schaeffer a d Co\n\nJan. 161iemisen und Co\n\nNov. 26 648 Schander and Co\n\nGeneral de Stucs, by.\n\nJan. 2 79Order\n\nHollar Astrow, haupe\n\nSept. 79, Schacter and Co\n\nJaenh Cats, banque\n\nOct. 22 800Saborifer and Co\n\nJacoba Coracia, hq.\n\nKlazina, barque\n\nOosterling, legra\n\nFeb. 140Britaefer and Co\n\nJan. 17 Schactor and Co\n\nDec. 15 53 Var der Haven\n\nP. von Baren, barque\n\nFan, 14; 250W. Pastau and Co\n\nProvenz, barque\n\nBegins, barqa\n\nDazisk\n\nHercules, brig\n\nHelena, barque\n\nJan 18 19 Schaster and Co\n\nJan. 173 W. Fustan and Co\n\nMay 1 2siemsson and Co\n\nUan. 91 e Win.Plan and Co\n\nDutch\n\nDiana, submer\n\nPogosophyr, bq.\n\nVienesha, ship\n\nDanish\n\nBaldar, schooner\n\nLoots\n\ne, schooner\n\nHumbury\n\nElizabeth Ross, brig.\n\nDet\n\nLisa, barque\n\nMcibido, ig\n\nSiusness\n\nParagon, ship\n\nFrolic, actuoner\n\nSwatow British\n\nChina, ship\n\nFazel Carram, barque\n\nJune\n\nNama, schooner\n\nAug.\n\nAmoy\n\nBradish\n\nAbbotsford, barque\n\nAun Kay, rehvoner\n\nAs F. W. Lawrenceklo\n\n4. Puatau and Co\n\nW. Pustau anu Ca\n\n708|W.M.Robinet & Co\n\n!April\n\n80gOrder\n\n250 Order\n\n1, Lapraik\n\n! \n\nNov.\n\nApra\n\nAutoinette, barque\n\nSept.\n\n430E. D. Syme and Co 121 Tait and s\n\nBlack River Facket, be\n\nApril 19 25:Order\n\nConfucius, ship\n\nColdstream, ship\n\nCaluchow, ellip\n\nNov.\n\nDec.\n\nSept\n\n21Sebaftor and Co\n\n51allay, Wine &Ca!\n\nNapoleon II, sip\n\nNia, schooner\n\nNie, ship\n\nNightingale, ship\n\nPaculise, varque\n\nFabr.gra, barque\n\nPeba, banque\n\nPiuto, alcamer\n\nIve.\n\nNov.\n\n115 John Bard and Lo\n\nDee.\n\n70s fling. 1. und Lu\n\nDec. 16 Juzeline. M, and Ce\n\nVESSEL.\n\nAr\n\nCAPTALS.\n\nJuly 320, Wet more and to\n\nNov. 28 705 Captam\n\nJan 11 1890. C. Schmuva\n\nJune 41st, 3a and Co\n\nPrinces Koyal, chipet.\n\nPruth. sip\n\nRemi, stoster\n\nRutin, brig\n\nLal Still\n\nJan. 12 A8Limisty and Co\n\nJAS\n\nJail.\n\nSual Lucy, sequely 10\n\nSauel Stosur, bg.\n\nSept. 11 Salvetin ship\n\nSir James, bargue\n\nWhampoa, lurque\n\nWild Flower, slip\n\nFrench\n\nCanton, saip\n\n322 N. Dogs and Ca\n\nOWALKE\n\nHart Willia. Longkong MDerant ||F. & C. 8. N. Co.\n\nJofon Adria\n\nGama Family\n\nCooray\n\nJa Wa. Posh and Co\n\n45 Water and Co\n\n42rpent, Banky and Ce\n\n647 Lindsay awi Osi\n\n179 Dent and Co\n\nSept. 10 375mler\n\nDea.\n\nDec. 638 Dent and Co\n\nKopanál\n\nAnteyeca\n\nHongkong\n\nSwailow\n\nD. S. Sens & Cu\n\nP. H. Cha & Co.\n\nEusseit & Co.\n\nJuri, M. & Co.\n\nJardine, M. & Ca „Jardine, M. & Linke\n\nDem, Beale & Co.\n\nJarding, M. & Coi\n\nTERMS OF SUKSCRIPTION to the HONOKONG REGISTER and OVERLAND REGISTER AND PRICE CURRENT:-For One Year, 829, Six Mouths, $19. Three Manthe, $8. To the HONGKONG REGISTER-For One Year, $15; Six Montuz, $9; Three Months, $5. To the OVERLAND RE- GISTER AND PRIOD CURRENT slone-Por One Year, $8; all payable in advance, TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENT in the HONGKONG REGISTER —Advertisements, not exceeding i lines,\n\neach insociic. $1, each additional line 20 cearts; van halt of these charges for Repetitica AGENTS for the DONGKONG REGISTER S OVERLAND REGISTER AND PRICE CURRENT, -J. G. ANTIO, Paq, Lomion; Mesars. JARDIN, SKIN & Co., Calcutta; Marrs. Emisoras à. Co. Bourbag; W. S. Danska, Esq., Singapors; Mesary, TAXON, Researy & Co., Batavia; J. P. PE, Esq. San Francisco.\n\n76 Jawline, M. and Colltel, Printed, and Published by ROBERT STRACILAN, at the Hongkong Register Offer: Gage Street,\n\nVictoria, Hongkang. Tuesday, February 3, 1857.\n\n76,P. D. Syme and Ca\n\nThe Hongkong Register.\n\nVOL. XXX. No. 6.\n\nENTIMATIONS.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nVICTORIA, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1867.\n\nNOTICE OF FIRMS\n\nNOTICE\n\nTHERRAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS & Co. MR. ALFRED JAMES HOW is a Partner in our\n\nWHERE the Futva the 11th day of March.\n\n1866, at the fine of the UvITAL STATES' CONSULATK in Canton, execute an Assignment of all their Property, real and personal, in frust for the benefit of their Ureditore, to the undersigned: We bestby giva potica to all voneer el to make payment to ma of all sums due to, and lo present to us any claims against the said Firm.\n\nRUSSELL & Co. JAMES FURDON & Co. Canton, 18th March, 1856.\n\nNOTICE.\n\n-\n\nPum.\n\nW. H. WARDLEY & Co. Hongkong, 1st December, 1856,\n\nNOTICE.\n\nTH\n\nHE undoraigned has this day established himself at\n\nMac, as 3 Berchant, and General Agent\n\nà. 1. §. na CASTRO,\n\nMac, 1st January, 1857,\n\nNOTICE\n\nInstant\n\nAssignment of the property, real and personal, of. A. A. Du MELIO JE, in authorized to sign the Firm of WETMORE & Co., of Chatou, Too- name of our Piru per procuration frost the chow, and Shanghuse, Chiux, having been duly made on the 12th July, 1856, to the undersigned, in trust for the\n\nA A, D MELLO & Co. beatit of their Creditors, and recorded in the United States Consulate at Canton, 1 horeby give Notice to all concerned to make payment to me of sii sume due to, kand\n\nclaims against, the said Firm. to prescut to m\n\nCantan, 7th August, 1856.\n\nOLIVER IL PERRY.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nBeamen's Hospital. Trustees. Jostra farming, faq., C. D. WILLIS, Esq. Hon. W. T. Mesca, Esq., R.S. WALLER, E Superintendent of the P. & O. Steam Navigation Coa pany. (ex oficio.j\n\nTrauren-d. Maantaa, Esq.\n\nBriuent burgeon-Renard G. JACK. Consulting Surgeon-W. A. HARLAND, M.]).\n\n*\n\nTERMS OF ADMISSION, Paltic Warda,****\n\n75 cents per day, fazermediate Wards...\n\ndollar .. 1 Private Recal\n\ndollars Pasicuts are also admitted on deposita, atthe following rates, renewable one day previous to the amountdeposited having been expended.\"\n\nPublic Wards, ..\n\nintermediate,..\n\nPrivate Rooms,\n\n$15\n\n$ 20 $30\n\nThe Captains or Consignces of Veale uetbe respon. sible for the express of Palents sent by them luke\n\nHas itzi.\n\nAll Hospital Billa to be receipted by the Treasurer vuly.\n\nNOTICE OF FIRMS\n\nNOTICE.\n\n[HE Partnership heretofore existing at this Port To the undersigned Busier the style of WILLIAMS, ANTION & CO. expiter the day by lapse of time sud mutual consent, the outstanding ass cants will te verde by either Partner, sad a stricy Agency and Commission business will be conducted by Et us Partners at the Port of Singapore antier the stylo of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & CA\n\nJagkong, 1st September, 1836.\n\nC. D. WILLIAMS,\n\nB. ANTHON, J G. HASKELL\n\nM. THOMAS WALKER, Architect and Surveyor, Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong. NOTICE\n\nOTICE 16 hereby given that our busiest in Shang- lae, will be cuudneted in future under us Sty víúlublAN & Evil Cautun sad uv-chow.\n\nGILNAN, BOWMAN & Co. Shungbae, 26th August, köbó,\n\nNOTICE.\n\nE undercly and have perished & their buss Store Keepers, Ship\n\nMacas, 3d January, 1857.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nINSURANCE S.\n\nNOTICH.\n\nLONDON ASSURANCE CORPORATION, Established by Charter 1790, THE ́undersigned, Agents at Hongkong for the above Carporation, are prepared to great PULICIES AGAINST FIRE, to the extent of £10,000, ou any Buthling or on Merchandize to the star,\n\nDENT & Co., Agents Hongkong, 12th April, 1955.\n\nALLIANCE FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY\n\nOF LONDON,\n\nMISCELLANEOUS,\n\nNOTIC\n\nNo. 1,365\n\nTHE undersigned have taken out az AUCTIONEER'S 1 LICENSE, and heg to uder their sarvkes to thu Public.in that Capacity,\n\nTROL HUNT & Co. Hongkong, 24th September, 181J.\n\nBOARD AND EDUCATION. THE Rev. ARTHUR TAYLOR, has a few vacancies 1 for the Admission into in jimsig of the chüdren of such FORRION Xstrants at the Mec Porta, who may\n\nPHE Undersigned having been appointed Aczstain be desirous of securing for them the Conforte of s\n\nFor Terms and Particulats apply at\n\nNo. Gough Street, Vicronka, Hongreso.\n\nNOTICE,\n\nTHE LIBRARY THE MORRISON EDUCATION\n\nSOCIETY,\n\ntheatre CAIXA for the above COMPANY, are prepared to HOME, sad the Advantage of a LIBERAL EDUCA\n\nrept ASSURANCES Hengcag, as ander\n\n1st. On Buildings of Brick ne Stone, covered with Tiles, Blaces, Metal, or other Incombustible Material, together with their Contenta, when such Buildings ors isolated from all othera,-Rate of Premium, i per cont per Aman.\n\nd. On sanh Buildings and their Contents, when not lealated, cut the Mats of 1 per cent per Axaum, the Su ieslated, as the Mots of per cent per Annum Annut liate will be charged.\n\nOf the 1st Asrances, for the prescut, will be accepted to the extent of £10,000 only on one Risk. And of the 24 Glass.→To the extent of £9,000. A Building and its Contents taken together form one Risk. Thus the above Sums may be underwritten either on a Building zione, or the Coutents alone; or, fart ou the Building, and part on the Contents.\n\nTHE Interest and Responsibility of Mr. EDMOND\n\nNEWMAN Sow in our Firm ceased on 31st Decem ber last. Our Piria now consists of WITAM WALKIN SHAW, WILLIAM Hursos, Joan SCARTO, and ROBERT Ранкетка Іновий ко\n\nTURNER & Co.\n\nHongkong, 12th January, 1867.\n\nHOUSER\n\nNOTICE.\n\nTHE undersigned having erected a spacious GO\n\nspring prepared to recclys ou Storage, Quods of all deereiptions which may act interfere with Insurans against fire. The charge for Storage of Loeros will be 10 cents per Bale per oath, and for Rice, Sus and hor Dead weight 3 cents per picut for the brai, and 2 cents per piest for the second and subazqnent months. The Rater for older Goods will be those current in Hongkong.\n\nLYALI, STILL & Co.\n\nHongkong, 8th December, 1550.\n\nLINDSAY & Co.\n\nNo Assurance is to be considered in force until the Premium be paid,\n\nAmongst other advantager of the Company, the Ax Aared will be entitled to participate in the Ï'rolite after Fivo sucucasive payments.\n\nHoney, is open every day, from 1 to 4 o'clock .x.. to Members of the Society, for the giving out and exchange of Books, Paris, not bombers of the Society, may jotain the savantages of the Library, on payment of an Annual Subscription of $5.\n\nBy order of the Truziles,\n\nHongkong, 25th October, 1855.\n\nJAMES LEGGE, Secretary,\n\nÀ DESORIPTION OF EXGLINE PAL-On the Englich\n\nface are combined decision and nerve, with the fair\n\nThe fair Saxon\n\nParties applying for ASSURANCES will please sund in full particulare of the Blak to be taken; nay Deviation | complexion, blue eyes, and open and florid expret, from which without the consent of the Company, will; Hence the love of truth, hence the sensibility, the fine vitiate che l'olicy.\n\nperception, and portie construction. Dian, with open front and honest meaning, domestic, affectionate, is not the wood out of which cannibal, ve inquisitor, or assassin is mede, but he is moulded for law, lawful trade, civility, marriage, the pucture of child- zen, for calleges, churchsea, chariiles, and rolouies. They nre rather manly then warlike. When the war over,\n\nJARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Agents in China. Hongkong, 1st January, 1875- ERLIANCE MARINE INSURANCE SOCIETY,\n\nundersigned Eaving\n\nFOR SALE,\n\nBIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. FOR SALE.\n\nIlongkong, 26th April, 1950. BEST English STAR CUAL\n\nApply to\n\nTHE LONDON AND ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE. Hongkong, 7th April, 1350.\n\n(Established in 1845.) FOR SALE.\n\nTHE Underzigned are prepared to accept RISES HAMPAGNE, BRANDY, PORT WINE, PA (covered by protecting POLICIES at Lotos and the various lour Insurance CoPANIES,) by the PEN- INSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAMERS from Cus tos and dongkong, wo Amoy, Shanghue, tie Straits, Ceylon, the Presidencies of India, Suez, and Estund. The interest in the protecting Policies is assigned the P. and G. S. N. Company for the purpose of their becoming the Medium of Playmont in this event of Loss. For LATE PREW.CM and cherinformation, apply to\n\nRKS. WALKER, Hongkong. MAXIMILIAN P1son, Canton.\n\nand bluL SHERRIES\n\nLYALL, STILL & Ù». \n\nA fow Cones FRENCH CORKS.\n\nApply to\n\nHongkong, 12th July, 1850.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nN Invoice of COPPER, and YELLOW METAL\n\nSHEATHING, and COPPER BOLTS.\n\nAlso, CANVAS, and Europe Calcutta CORDAGE,\n\nApply to\n\n1YALL, STILL & Co. Hongkong, 12th July, 1856.\n\nFOR SALP INVIOSE TWO HOUSES, with excellent GODOWNS, LANDING WHARF, &c. Ettached, at present in\n\n& Co, id iuxt\n\nflore, ed un part of Marine Lot No. 10,\n\nFor particulare apply to\n\n, at fiongkong, which will be carried on the pre- uises Intely occupied by Mr. W. Scort, ruder the to- agement af ár. . . Exuicers, who is authorised 20\n\nigor the saingkong Branch,\n\nTua HUNTE Co. Whampoa, 25th August, 1854\n\nNOTICE\n\nInterest and Resperabity of Mn, ABRAHAM BOWMAN in our Firm, oth hire si at konchow, Lo Sith June susi.\n\n11.MAN & Co.\n\nCanton, Shib August, 1850,\n\nNOTICE\n\nAFR. REGINALD PADDAY was admitted a Part\n\nHAMILTON, GRAY & Co. Singapore, 24 Sep, 1556.\n\nMR. was admitted\n\nW\n\nNOTICE.\n\nE have this day established at Hongkong under\n\nthe scan style a branch of our Canon\n\nVAUCHER FRERES, Hongkong, 20th November, 1856.\n\nNOTICE\n\nBains herewere carried on under the Fire of Kwa & Japan, will, fron mud alive this date, ve Conducted by Mr. Mos Moses and Ale LEL J. ANKARA, under the designation of JobsH & Ly waerein Mr. Zum JUDA alcutta is the Senior Purtatt.\n\nEZRA & JUDAH.\n\nHongkong, It\n\n1867.\n\nNOTICE\n\nTHE Interest and Responsibility of Mr. WuJA, DE Firma of GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Ca, of China, and T. A. 118 Co., of Loudon, terminated on the auth Jure 1865.\n\nngay, 26th December, 1850.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nWILLIAM PROBST in this day admitted a\n\nM Partner in our Ficus in libing, which Mr. Jenave\n\nER is authorised to sign per procuration, while Alt. WH. HOLLMAN size the firm of February that has dis\n\nW. PUSTAU & Co.\n\neuntinued to net for u\n\nHongkong, 1st January, 2857. NOTICE\n\nM\n\n2. W. F. BEVAN, having an Interest in the business of this Office, wil siga my name from this lare per procuration.\n\nROBERT STRACHAN, \"longkeng Register\" Office, 1st January, 1867.\n\nTHOMAS L. WALKER Estate and ifcus Agent, Queen's Rouch\n\nHongkong, 18th July, 1856.\n\nFOR SALE\n\n\"MALTA,\"\n\nYork & Canberland HAMS. P CHEESE.\n\nBreakfast BACON, Bach CHOPS, &c., &c.\n\nSMITH & BRIMELOW.\n\nHongkong, 20th September, 1856.\n\nE. WAXDOS, Rhengåre,\n\nH. T, Marshall, Singapore.\n\nA. P. Love Cricutta.\n\nThe dog ind lays been appointed Aunts for the ransk falls from the affectionate ant to westic tantes, POLICIES, payable in LONDON, CALCUTTA, BOMBAY, which makes them women in kindness. This union of HANGGON, PERANG, SINGAPORE, and in CHINA.\n\nqualities is fabled in their national legend of “Beauty and the Beast,\" yr, long before, in the Greek legend of Hermaphrodite. \"The two sexes are co-prezent in the English wind. I apply to Britannia, queen of seas and colonies, the words in which her latest novelist portrays his heroine: \"ake la as mild as she is game, and as game as she is mild.\" The English delight in the un- taganden which comhlars in one person the extremes of courage and tenderness. Nelson, dying at Trafalgar, sends his love to Lord Collingwood, and, like an inco- eent schoolboy that goes to bed, says, \"Kiss me Hardy,\" und turns to sleep. Lord Collingwood, his comrade, was of a nature the most affectionate and domestic. Admiral Rudney's figure approached to delicacy med effeminary, and he declared himself very sensible to fen, which he surmounted only by considerations of honour and public duty. Clarradan says, the Duke of Buckingham was so modest and gentle, that some com tiers altempted to put effrouts on him, until they found that this modesty and effeminacy was only a wark for the most terrible determination. And Sir James Perry said, the other day, of Sir Joha Franklin, that, \"If he found Wellington Sound open, he explored it; for he was a man who never turned his back on a danger, yet of that tenderness, that he would not brush away a Mon- quito,\" Even for tusir highway men the same virtues is elclmued, and Robin Hued tomes described to us an altissimus prædimum, the gentlest thief. But they know where their war.dogs le Crowell, Blake, Maribo- rough, Chatham, Nelson, and Wellington are not to be trified with, and the brutal strength which lies of the hottem of society, the animal ferocity of the quays and Cockpits, the builies of the costernongers of Shoreditch, Seven Dials, and Spitalfields, they know how to wake up. They have a vigorous health, and inst well into middle and old age. The old men are as red as roses, and still handsome, & clear skin, a peschi bloom com- plexion, and good teeth, are found all over the island, They are a plentiful and maritious diet. The operative cannot rabist on waberevesICA. Beef mutton, #best- bread, and malt liquors, are universal among the first- claus laboureTA. Good feeding is a chief point of na- tional price among the raiger, sad, in their carlemmer, they represent the Preschman as a poor starved body, It in curiose that 'Tacitus found the English beer already i use ang the Germans: they make from barley or whest s drink corrupted into some resemblance to wine.\" Lord Chief Justice Purlesque, in Henry VI.'s time, sayu * The Inhabitants of England drink no water, valens at certain fizuen, on a religions score, and by way of pen. acer.\" The extremes of poverty and ascetic penance, it\n\nROBERT FRANCu, Mudras, ot Joas ROBIE. Bumbay.\n\nLondon, Sih January, 1854. NOTICE. THE umlonsigued, having been appointed Agenta for the CALCUTTA MERCANTILE MARINE INSURANCE SOCIETY, we ready to issue alicice En behalf of that Oleo, payable in BINGAPORE, CRAN, PANGDON, CALCUTTA, BOY, UN, din Cara\n\nDAVID SASSOON, SONS & Ca. Canton, 930 January, 1856. \"COMMITTEE OF MAKÍTIME INSURANCE, OF PARIS.\n\nJAMES HARTLEY & Co.\n\nL\n\nHE Undersigned, having been appointed Acerra for the Marine Insurance Offices of Paris, are aathor ized to examine and approva Clarins for General azú Particu Averages on ikka musured by them.\n\nSCHAEFFER & Co. Hongkong, 27th December, 1816.\n\nCOMITE DES ASSUREURS MARITIMES DE PARIS. ES Somsignés ayant été nommé Agents des Reunions FOR SALE.\n\nArreurs particuliers et des Compagnies d'Asure- YUPERIOR PORT AND SHERRY WINE, in Cunts runces Maritimes, de Paris sent authorisa, pour eumi\n\nof 1, 2, & 3, Dozen each; niso CHAMPAGNE in 3 ner et constater des réclames d'avarica partientiéres et\n\ncommunes sur des risques assurés par eux, dozen Cuses. BEER in Casca of 3 & 4 dosen each, at East Point Godenas.\n\nHongkong, le 27 Dec. 1956.\n\nNOTICE. THE undersignal having been appointed Aoser to\n\nOrricks in Rotterňom, a 1st of which may be seen in his one, requesra application to made to kim da ense of any particular or general Averages un rlake in eured by them.\n\nALEX, WILSON,\n\nHongkong, 16th December, 1856.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nTHE Tax HOUSES known as Bagwiese.\n\nFor further particulara, apply to\n\n10\n\nRongkong, 27th December, 1850.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nLINDSAY & Co.\n\nm board the Screw Steamer \"Lubus,\"\n\nat Whamp\n\nTWO TUBULAR BOILERS, each foot 2 inches\n\nSCHAEFFER & Co.\n\nThe majority of UDARWINTERS SIG INTUSANDS\n\nHongkong, lal January, 1857.\n\nA. W. P. KUP.\n\nMISCELLANEOUS,\n\nPOSTOFFICE NOTICE.\n\nwould seen, never reach cold water in England. Wood, the antiquary, in describing the poverty and maceration of Father Lacey, an English Jeruit, dues not deny him heer. He says, \"his bed was under s thateng, and the way to it up a ladder; his faze was coarse? his They have more drink, of a penny a pawn, or gallon,\"\n\nThey constitutional nurgy than any other people.\n\nthink, with bat manly excercises are the\n\nfomation of that elevation of sind which gives one\n\nnature ascendant over another; ar with the Arabs, that the disys spent in the chase are not counted is the length of life. They hot, run, shoot, ride, row, and sait from pinle to pole. Toey eat, and drick, and live jolly in the open ale, putting a bar of solid sleep between day and day-English Traits.\n\nPORGIA PREACHtaq.--The Furkaru, niter noticing the Freemasons' friend, and making some creellent re- marks, in which I quite cuntur, regarding “popular\n\nin length, and feet 4 inthase of a work Engin, a HE Acting Post-Master regrets sa way that owing to prenehno leping of Church, an epigram pointed\n\nthe departure of the carriers from Hong- tong, there can be no delivery for the present of Leiteir &c., hat how the Peat-Office window. Hours of stren- dance being as heretofore frora 7 oʻtlock, a.a. to li PAN,\n\nPosten, Hongkong,\n\n12th January, 18s.\n\nsufficiently apacions to Engtuan of from One Hundred and fronty to One Hundred and Thirty Hons Pow. Bach Boiler ha 3 Furnaces; length of Tubes, 4 ft. 9 by 24 in. diameter. The whole is in first-rate order, having been only Six-en Monthe in the Vessel, and not having been used morg than Six Weeks during the whole of that time\n\nONE HIGH-PRESSURE DONKEY ENGINE, wish\n\nSAN MIGUEL KRASS AND IRON FOUNDRY. CYLINDER capable of worklog up to Ten Forsy Power, fitted with Pamp of 7 fucher diameter, and YNDER the Superintendance of an Experienusi Ex- Buroke of Piston Rod fi inches, for pumping out Water GINEER. Orders for all kinds of MACHINERY Ballart, throwing with cas 20 Tons per hour. Also executest with despatch. Speak ENGINES & BOILERS Cast Iron Baskets with Cod Waaris, for Londing or repaired. SHAFTS of the bees English Iron from 5 to Dinolwaging Cargo.\n\n9 inches diameter. Orders to be addressed to Moser B. A. BARRETTO & Co., Media,\n\nONE PERPENDICULAR CYLINDRICAL TUBU. LAR BOILER for Huginu. standing & fost 9 inches high, diameter & fest 7 inches.\n\nThe whale in first-rate working order.\n\nLINDSAY & Co.\n\nHongkong, 25th Cetuler, 1855.\n\nWING to the existing condition of affairs at Chator, D. KENNY han ravnoved to Hongkong; and may be consulted his Rive, cormir of Graham and Gage Streets.\n\nlingkong, 10th December, 1856.\n\naway's article on\n\nwith a good joke of the witty South, the Editor aught to have a return in kind, I offer the following an illustration of the disgusting length to which preachers who strive after effect, can go. The anecdote is taken from severe criticism, writing in England, of the Rev. J, C. M. Bellew's volunie of Sermon preached at St. Philip's, Regent Street. Allading to Mr. Spurgeon, the \"gated dissenting prenslier,\" the critic of the Saturday Review says:—\n\nThat shining light of the Non-conformist world lately discoursed of the last days and death of Williaur Palmer, and be described the devil na trembling between hope aul fear--now reading that Pairer would confers and balk him, and presently confident that he would remain ohdurate. The preaches wout an ine on himself to per souity Satan; and, rubbing his hands in a flow of ex- citement and delight, he shoutot, a the game in the prison cell was closing, \"here he comes! here he comes! here he comes --Bengal Hurlar.",
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        "content_text": "# THE FRIEND \n## AND HONGKONG \n### OF CHINA \n#### GAZETTE.\n\nVOL. XVII No. 60.\n\nPUBLISHED WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY  \nVICTORIA WEDNESDAY, JULY 28TH 1855.\n\n212\n\n**PRICE $10 per annum**,  \nA pro forma edition of the Overland China Mail is also published for England. Price includes a reprint.\n\n**SUBSCRIPTION**, per Annum, Sixteen Dollars payable in advance, quarterly or otherwise, at option. Single Numbers, 97 cents. For every opportunity of decline to Europe by steam conveyance--the terms of Subscription which are Eight Dollars per annum payable in advance, or the most important intelligence of the previous week, week, or month, and a summary condensed to the latest possible news--Post-paid via Marseilles the postage of one page is compulsorily payable in advance. If sent via Marseilles the postage of three pages is payable by the party receiving.\n\n## TRIESTE ROUTE.\n\nTHE AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S STEAMERS ply regularly between Alexandria and Trieste, corresponding with the monthly and bi-monthly Italian Steamers.\n\nThe Fares have been reduced and the following rates have been fixed, viz.--  \n1st Class £16; 2nd Class £11; 3rd Class £6; including Table money and fees.\n\nArrangements have been entered into between the Directors of the Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Company and the Directors of the Austrian Lloyd's S. N. Company, that, --  \n1--Passengers leaving China via Trieste, can receive Tickets from the Peninsular and Oriental Company's Agents for Alexandria.  \n2--Passengers' Baggage can be shipped from Alexandria by the Peninsular and Oriental Company's Steamers for Southampton; the Freight being Ten Shillings Sterling per Cwt.  \n3--Receipts for Cargo and Specie intended for Shipment to Trieste, will be granted by the Peninsular and Oriental Company's Agents at Alexandria, instead of to Suez as formerly, but each Package is to be provided with a white label, on which is distinctly marked in print.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nKUPFERSCHMID, B. A. WARDELL, and A. N. SHEARER, have this day formed a Co-partnership for the transaction of business at Shanghai and Foo-chow, as General Storekeepers, Auctioneers, Commission Agents, and Chronometer Watch and Clock Makers, under the Firm of  \n**KUPFERSCHMID & Co.**  \nShanghae, 15th May, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nALL outstanding accounts of the late Firm of **KUPFERSCHMID & DATO** will be settled by  \n**KUPFERSCHMID & Co.**  \nShanghae, 16th May, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nTHE undersigned has this day established himself at Macao as Commission and General Agent.  \n**B. E. CARNEIRO.**  \nMacau, 1st January, 1867.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nIN Trust for the **AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAMER**, the undersigned, have this day commenced...  \nFor further particulars apply to  \n**W. POSTAU & Co** Agents at Hongkong and Canton,  \nHongkong, 1st July, 1863.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given that in consequence of the lamented death of Mr. Waitaan MANDEL ERNET, the Sole Partner of the Firm of **W. M. ROBINET & Co.** of Canton and Hongkong, the said Firm ceases...  \n**FRANCIS S. ALVAREZ** Attorney of the late W. M. ROBINET,  \nHongkong, 21st July, 1869.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nMR **CHARLES W. HUDSON** is authorized to sign our Firm.  \nWe have this day commenced business at this Port, as Ship-chandlers, Auctioneers and Commission Agents, under the Title of **TALBOT, DEVINE & Co.**  \n**H.E. TALBOT**,  \n**W. H. DEVINE.**  \nWhampoa, 7th April, 1858.\n\n## VICTORIA EXCHANGE.\n\nTHE undersigned begs to notify the client that he will relinquish his business in favor of MR **ORNEY DUDDELL**, on the 30th Instant.  \n**F. WOODS.**  \nQueen's Road, Hongkong, 1st June, 1858.\n\nA reference to the above advertisement I shall establish myself at the Victoria Exchange, as Stockbroker, Commission Agent and Auctioneer; on the 1st July, 1859.  \n**GILMAN & Co.** of Canton.  \nQueen's Road, Hongkong, 1st June, 1859.\n\nHongkong, 22nd July, 1858,  \nWE have established a Branch of our Firm at Bangkok, Siam, under the management of  \nMR **CH. H. WILSONE**, who is authorized to sign for us by procuration.  \n**HAMILTON GRAY & Co.**  \nSingapore, 17th day, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nMR **NE JUDAR** has this day been admitted a Partner in our Firm in his place.  \n**QUALI & Co.**  \nHongkong, 1st June, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nMR **ANTONIO A. De MELLO** has been admitted a Partner in our Firm from this date.  \n**A. A. DE MELLO & Co.**  \nMacao, 1st June, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nMESSRS **G. W BOUG & Co.**  \nCommission and Wine Merchants, Auctioneers and General Storekeepers.  \nMission Road, SHANGHAE.  \n**S C WOODRUFF.**  \nShip-Chandler, Storekeeper, and General Agent,  \nQuay, BLIGHT OR SOLD ON COMMISSION. Ship and Family Stores put up at the Shortest Notice.  \nCorner of Queen's Road and Pottinger Street, Hongkong.  \n**STONE & Co.**  \nShip Chandlers, Auctioneers & General Agents.  \nPicom Anagaran ses, Pouseaw.\n\nWE have established MR **DAVID OAKES** as our AGENT at Bangkok, Siam, and all Business to his address comes under our guarantee.  \nChina, 11th May, 1857,  \n**RUSSELL & Co.**\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nMR **GUSTAVUS A. ROESING** is authorized to sign for our Firm per Procuration.  \n**SCHAEFFER & Co.**  \nHongkong, and Macao, 1st May, 1878.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nMR **ALBERT SERRUYS**, having left this Colony, has ceased to sign for our Firm.  \n**SCHAEFFER & Co.**  \nHongkong, 24th April, 1858.\n\n**LUIS BARRETTO.**  \nAgent and Commission Merchant.  \nMACAO.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nMR **HENRY C. ENDICOTT** and MR **JOHN M. ARMSTRONG** represent our Hongkong Firm, and are authorized to sign from this date.  \n**THOMAS HUNT & Co.,** of Whampoa.  \nHongkong, 9th February, 1868.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nTHE Co-partnership heretofore existing between the undersigned, under the Firms of **KUP-FERSCHMID & DATO**, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.  \n**F. KUPFERSCHMID**, **WILLIAM T. DATO.**  \nShanghae, 15th May, 1858.\n\n313,  \nHemp and Cotton Canvas,  \nDemi Merino and Ceint Rope, Blocks, Anchors, Chains,  \nCopper and Yellow Metal.  \nProvisions, &c., &c., &c.  \nAs S. & Co import largely from New York, they guarantee to sell as low as any House in China.  \nA Post-boat to and from Foochow daily (Sundays excepted).  \n**JOHN SHILAIY & C°.**  \nShip Chandlers, Auctioneers and General Storekeepers.  \nAMOY.\n\nAll description of Stores constantly on hand. Blacksmith's and Carpenter's work undertaken, and Ships supplied with fresh Provisions.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nTHE undersigned beg to intimate to Masters of Vessels and others visiting the Port of SWATOW that they have established themselves as Ship Chandlers, Commission Agents, and Auctioneers, and as PILOTS, at the above Port; and by strict attention to business they hope to merit a share of Public Patronage.  \n**CLARK & Co.**  \nDouble Island, 22nd April, 1858.\n\n**F. BLACKHEAD,**  \nHONGKONG.  \nShip Chandler, Sailmaker and General Agent.  \nCopper, Yellow Metal, and Zinc Sheathing, always on hand.  \nHongkong, 6th November, 1856.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nTHE Business carried on here under the Firm of **CRESSY, LUBECK & Co.** is dissolved this day by mutual consent. All outstanding accounts will be settled by Mr LUBECK, who will continue the said business under the Firm of **LUBECK & Co.**  \n**W. K. CRESSY.** **L. A. LUBECK.**  \nMacau, 10th July, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nMR **W. W. BONNETT** is authorized to sign for me during my absence from this Colony.  \n**H. MARSH.**  \nHongkong, 29th March 1859.\n\n**LOUIS HEERMANY**, Watch and Chronometer Maker and Jeweller.  \nBEGS to announce, that he has commenced business in this Colony in the Queen's Road, in the lower portion of the premises known as Mrs Maune's Linery Establishment.  \nCHRONOMETERS Carefully cleaned and rated.  \nHongkong, 1st February, 1858.\n\n**WELSH & Co.**  \nShip Chandlers, Commission Agents, and General Storekeepers,  \nPagoda Anchorage, Foochow.  \nNB--Shipping supplied with Ballast.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nTHE undersigned has assumed the management of **WADES HOTEL**, Road Camp, Macao, on this day.  \n**CRESSY.**  \nMacao, 20th July, 1858.\n\n## COMITÉ DES COMPAGNIES D'ASSURANCE MARITIMES DE MARSEILLE.\n\nLES soussignés ont été nommés Agents du Comité des COMPAGNIES D'ASSURANCES MARITIMES DE MARSEILLE.  \n**SCHAEFFER & Co.**  \nAgents des Compagnies d'Assurances Maritimes de Paris et Marseille.  \nHongkong, 31st March, 1858.\n\n## COMMITTEE OF MARINE INSURANCE OF MARSEILLES.\n\nTHE undersigned have been appointed Agents to the MARINE INSURANCE OFFICES OF MARSEILLES.  \n**SCHAEFFER & Co.**  \nAgents to the Marine Insurance Office of Paris and Marseilles.  \nHongkong, 31st March, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nTHE undersigned are appointed Agents at Hongkong, Canton, and Macao, to the UNION INSURANCE and MARINE INSURANCE OFFICES of Hamburg.  \n**DREYER & Co.**  \nHongkong, Canton, and Macao, to the UNDERWRITERS.  \nHongkong, 1st January 1856.\n\n## TOONG-FOK-TAE.\n\nTHE undersigned has undertaken the management of the above Firm, and begs to inform the public that he will always have on hand at the firm's Warehouse, by the Wharf known as TOUT PERES DA SOUZA in CARNER's Garden Praya, Macao, --Sugar, Sugar Candy, Matting, Crackers, and other products of the very best quality.  \nThe TOONG-POK-TAI having extensive connections both on the East and West Coast, the undersigned is certain that they are able to effect sales at lower prices than any other house in the South of China.  \nMacao, 7 June, 1853.\n\n## AMOY.\n\nTELEGRAPHIC MESSAGES.  \nTHE Directors of the Austrian Lloyd's Steam Navigation Company at Trieste, have made Arrangements for TELEGRAPHIC MESSAGES from China to any Part of the Continent.  \nThe Messages should be sent under cover, superscribed \"Telegraphic Dispatch\", to the Alexandria Agent, for transmission through the Commanding Officer of the Steamer, and to be delivered immediately on arrival of the Vessel at Trieste.  \nThe Charge for Telegraphing 20 Words from Trieste per Submarine to London, is about 16 Florins, or 32 Shillings Sterling; and £1 Sterling for each additional 10 Words.  \nThe writing must be in legible words.  \nFor further particulars, apply to  \n**WM POSTAU & Co.,** Agents at Hongkong & Canton.  \nHongkong, 27th October, 1868.\n\n**MONUMENTAL MASON &c.**  \n**BROWN, JONES & Co.**  \nMonuments and Head Stones erected in the best style and at the lowest possible charges.  \nApply to the Sexton at the Court-house.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nTHE undersigned begs to inform Ship Masters visiting the Port, and the community generally, that he has this day admitted MR **ATHANASIO De SOUZA**, (formerly of the Hongkong Dispensary) as a Partner in the business of the QUEEN'S ROAD DISPENSARY; and that, consequent on arrangements made for a regular importation of Drugs and Chemicals they will be enabled to furnish the Consular and other ports in China on wholesale terms.  \n**GEORGE M RYDER.**  \nHongkong, 1st July, 1858.\n\n*\"THE MEDICAL HALL.\"*  \n**R J. J. BRAGA** begs to inform his Friends, and the Public, that he has this day opened an Apothecary's Shop in the Queen's Road, at the House formerly occupied by the late Mr **CHARLES MARKWICK**.  \nHis long Experience in the business will, he hopes, gain for him the confidence of the Public; while he will endeavour to merit their Patronage by constantly keeping on hand a good supply of fresh Medicines.  \n*\"The Medical Hall,\"* Victoria, Hongkong, 24th August, 1857.\n\n## MILLINERY AND HABERDASHERY ROOMS.\n\nMRS **JURGENS** & Mrs **RICKOMARTZ**,  \nbeg to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Hongkong, that they have this day opened the above establishment in the Queen's Road, on the first story of the House opposite the Oriental Bank, and beg to solicit a share of the Public Patronage.  \nHongkong, 10th May, 1858.\n\n## JUST RECEIVED.\n\nSOME very handsome Marble Mantel Pieces and Tables, and a Splendid Marble Chimneypiece. Also, Saddlery, Riding and Driving Whips, Walking Canes, &c. &c.  \n**H. MARSH.**  \nHongkong, 3rd July, 1859.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nCAPTAINS and CONSIGNEES of Vessels are requested to take notice, that owing to the enhanced Cost of Provisions, &c., the Trustees of the SEAMEN's HOSPITAL find themselves under the necessity of raising the Rates of Admission, which on and after the 1st of April, 1857, will be to the Public Wards, .. 90 cents per day. Intermediate Wards, $1.20. Private Rooms, $2.50.  \n**1. MAGNIAC,—Trustees.**\n\n## STORAGE.\n\n15,600 Piculs of Rice.  \nA GODOWN OR TWO can be had able to hold...  \nFor particulars, apply to  \n**N. DOUS & Co.**\n\n## DIRECT PER PARIS.\n\nby the P. & O. Steamer \"Singapore\".  \nPOISSINS and Millinery of the Latest Paris Fashions, Silks, Ribbons, &c., &c.  \n**MRS. MARSH.**  \nQueen's Road, 23rd July, 1858.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nTHE United States CONSULATE is removed to the New Building on Painter's Wharf, Next to the Post-Office.  \n**O. E. ROBERTS,**  \nVice-Consul.  \nHongkong, 24th July, 1859.\n\n## NOTICE.\n\nTHE undersigned beg to inform the Public that they have REMOVED their ESTABLISHMENT from the front of...  \nAberdeen Street, Queen's Road, to the New Buildings on PEDDER'S WHARF,  \n**THOMAS HUNT & Co.**  \nHongkong, 19th July, 1858.\n\n## COPPER PLATE PRINTING.\n\nPERSONS having their own ENGRAVED PLATES may have VISITING CARDS printed from them on application at **D. NORAH's** office, Wellington Street, or to **J. da Cruz**, at this office.  \nHongkong, 7th October, 1857.",
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        "content_text": "## The Daily Press, Tuesday, August 1, 1865\n\n### HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY\n\nTHE DAILY PRESS TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1865.\n\n\"DAILY PRESS\" OFFICE, \nWyram Sta.\n\nDuring the past year the new Railway was tested and registered with great success, having carried 50——which certain 200 units.\n\nAnd I'mma men j NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.\n\nThat the said Quadration Courtenis walor We insentinel.\n\nThe meal was proved against Ne, iter wischen marenbat in the Supreme Court of Hongkong.\n\nAs we said, as evil was his in a case, that he plain was hot as wedded the per depart of the swath testirang of other tess priced be defombret, M. Cum Pring a mor THE \"DAILY PRESS\"\n\nMr. Whyte ut us buyers sal in M. Kentoy Taie ou jwent i APALY PAPER, Sam Logos stulag sonde is decid sa Teseu of the city.\n\nThe Run submitted for 16 laferia Pitz of Veseria un e.\n\n**tra - 4 cm ma ishoracolinquateris in anection is erroting for web the ate (MT. Nil**\n\nCondition (White by war weselny barathe 12 sagen T20, 23 Kläneet my Ma writ me M: Gry's tee, which www.a\n\nThe cka me passed on 11 Mung.\n\nBubs of Urnaith 3 but The Mohs Sur unit of wines in the pertinents of the Shipurishi, Beckers, a filer.\n\nDear Bacha Kuon 15.\n\nThe Stones below Built of Page... Jenelia Broth Better at Springtider Warp Wider von bed | dda sem flangiai, mlich, mar les supplied sa panlede kayaman, phám, cat size, katere ni ate up.\n\nVice on tin ngayi masamble Te ez ails o ungernd Lifting Shear PA..\n\nThis Teanga onder gnurse of cost.\n\nBOUR 1. \nWAMEGA DOCKS \nBebt of P barth Readth ¿u. \nWear Spring idea 539 KJ \nResets so al a leaky, tres of wage, and will dim Rath. \njiteng Gwon, aga baut to apply for a Depan Wire in and this create. \nkimiawna, Offices, old, the bed.\n\nCHOMAS & CA Age North Bitch and Yercantile \nTuranus spority.\n\nTÄNULISÃO INSPIRINGHE LÄSOLĀ. PIN E SHANGGAL \nIntimations.\n\nHODOWAYS OLVEMENT & POLEN [POLLORY'S PHLS and CFTSZAT SATA Mapa zile si nay Mekking in dig.\n\nOf Noni Purifiers wil Lown. They rulediy sones all disseders of the Sixer and Serviced, ATS inalena case or Duterters, and as a esmi pile Melins have no and uneens i que any oil woui, Pors vici. if of areny vônes medang, Nat In all snart of vakin disgoren, bemeyer mdignarha with se lepra, saamy, jets, and nilalkan yang vitship of atis, it man cred.\n\nM. BIROTING, \nBM Mavity, induzi noting hur dess va henni, sud zapalile of taking in VindOns, leva of resBany Pars timids, sequrietate will capodane with digimonda zizom-dig waved tin thun de werkd CAR NEW APA, all the 2015 thus of big ass cute for his six, but hir, domy, would mos LA Times.\n\nThe cedut- Aistrating tictonia setian, still it hard hit the Limite was stungis pies against awyer's cul bring then informed in that he des Aruire, and Fool-shagailte Holismiss this PAT Vivartishizeng mat of tập mode treden worst is a Cane Low, while leedut was alnus 19 Jure the Burge MA Pris Tulpeolpnad keine vu unerlof S.\n\nof rain assume ure? Pator! Yeal sinn Vent in Stan, Pekin, me crankier and 14 dp, rental gay hora as party both is simply and hady, dented Mr. Deen the bir elamu ked on action creates to Policies on Stanse stinginghai, unet in fact Alergict the whole.\n\nA winking suster the alishanty Womble and the attention or Ship to imposto curry facility for th: DOTHING CH.\n\nThe Company's Bear (when retinut Mr. story nos served with 2hu write the car ap's in spel somporis is the the doors, C | Aunt 19, and eztainly rettelse.\n\nKingenii are an oppriztuce, Secure the man i paid him dojiet les bed any peddutch.\n\nIramble by out, necem aura's Siemarora, I.\n\n### STEAM TO CANTON, \"Kiymenit Buch,\" Bordity, at Na Tiwhite lined\" to a TM, 9.1. What Shan,\" maanomos, at flamm.\n\nFor Freight or barter.\n\nAgret H ESTERN LEERAPP Berlin Pd. Tha CONRGY, wit ready xut separd -11, 1 de la 1 lich Ruge, or vine sve, har Indre una tyle of wapen low, we ay ginning & they d The me.\n\nA dhe Buvices wal, quentes on in tants by No - Gain 15th April, 1905.\n\n### UNION DOCK COMPANY OF HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA\n\nTER, \nda me Nyir di Kutada 2 4 40 \nW. B. KINFRAIL INTOW, AMY, . F.Chr. et Burnie, 1st Juganny, Tacin.\n\nAUMAS MERAN Parities, the plan i ages hitherta mengnated 15 due at No. 2 Disl Tre pretimiņam uzņis tɔ the Comptaie am Board | Cheathris, will in faturu be married on kolm riv.\n\n### NOTICES OF FIRMS\n\nLa Ja At - tipo le va per permutation, \nUna \nA. WATHỤY & D \n1935 among And Apr 1915. \n\"MAIN\" Wheelwrigu, Muter, 1191 aus Register.\n\nQuick, dispar gkong jämand & Co \nRais patoİ. Whetsgune Head & Ches \nLO. F. NO-day, al \nbicy \ndito. \nktisat bi uning Jinonici.. \nRob Givingston & \n• Maga Taking.. Mungking rige. sfdesek diepustn Dewengkong. Reynoso proces & Cuik tash. Multi kroondy & Quick disposade. ...yg-P. & . . M. Co..... \nty, at Nu.\n\nFor Sale, Freight or Charter.\n\nFOR HALK \n\"FORTUNA,\" \nFiber partsalera apods in \nDENTA 121914 Tongong, 25th Juan A ARE Speich Ship \nBENVOIRLICH.\" \nTe pasar, Optuju Jaukiza, \nAngry \nNOLLIDAY, WJAR & O *7285! Hougtong, láth Jimm, 1995.\n\n### Vessels on the Berth\n\nTU New With Schooter \n“ALBATRUS.\" \n2. \n* \nKruger, Where, vine that I BATE \nthis \nFull her three angaje, ill \nFor night uppes lo \n15 Rungame, ad July, 198 \nON THE HUMET TON NATANÄÏ). \nEntis tegne \n“QUEEN'S OWN,\" Chin Suundur, nasing hest rate at yo coderinge, will now with quick dropatch | \nthe save and t \n\"JOSEPHINE AMEDEE.\" evas Rogies, and 170 Then a! All Tank) --- Empathy.\n\n### POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS\n\nThe Me, Prise, and T. -125 ** Sp>u!,” in cor pù sat la nata, 461 x \nBany of Fra \n1 Manti-Mer parking, the \nCakung a.. \nFor Stake Amor, and functus, -$10 Tân - marr, in a 2. vgust, w: Itam, \n4. Most will di Bor has rubelse.--Vera Bag Shy im August, at 3 \ny dinis with th \npus PA & S. Gremory Fan, CHA Bur- \nStare, Mertua dago, até a \nfor Musty's Maile, I do ispers, Marins! Come will have this for the H \nRATTRAY, 125 Augu AT 2 15. DANENT he georived in bari nga i \n..oe 30th: SPECIE N jos tur 1: E PARCHES Tug the 200 \nYou Puchtendre gandire Vapory han \n·PORAR. Hele vie Ponasniva Š ČV eated em Nangolion Canapark Diline, Hanglong CONTEN AND VARDE OF PAGRAGES APP 802!!#215 a of prizes tecturation of the Cape V.\n\n### SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE\n\nPORT OF AMOY \n12 reken, 2009 fmlar ber \nAYALL, KE, is eve \nP113 48HOKAMOS, \nhe Bally Press. \nda se vorm 1, 1865. \nKonsult ut bill the press any way for the time whe setthet water between tour, he plowed b \nI singular vi e decided mutako te asterise that My Epi amil tone podamo jber, Ms. Livay way to Hagler), Mr. Exprone here for an old uw the Dis daan, mà ses one abo tempek a settir 12 in asturies, wa ch wont be trace the DPC 92 ¦ \nerd en beta. I \n1Jn Movember 10, Hong | Costs to 2AA25 der et en Demag. 7) coleged baring hone syncluent agente \nV në tha aiure demagilns at Ílongkong, mudi reached a his essay, saniil ne exosanan ļetens \nde dokorna will be land de reparti ya faken ant agwiss bean, not even for ski \n12. saber \nSALE DAYE. \nPami drives gait and was allowed meg! \n*The jeb mint una din nou gen motum fugnal¦ \nof two car which were that the hugger's we on the other site. Mr. King Tuis wash linteatte When the in Arus doart of any tends then inter M. 2. that the case \nArchi Bin 1962 (msuzzanato Theco praliady dial the ends marks for thed, allanagh in his bit of once gra \nLerveis series, markings of that means frnd 42 blared the suis hot hear and swa, mouths Dietsele kami sannindumpoline; poika j SCENTE, and Cougar mom in as per contracthe public de vigantine Onlineman This the prons in the free third To the d \n'nud team bavio Bestessary to division of be (in the shun afore, Noonge the appeal kaning | Me. Silau sala dent was in ding my parity au \nHæren öntidel ognaret Me Hong them was us | Privat \nwe informed that the Box Ched hair \npagne BucaME INDIENIA, Anthe above Per, afford Other Gull epises cool + sprog Berlegenen La Berpizze, dieng theichengen, itp. Hoppy zemained, hunt la mezaike.\n\n### LIVERPOOL, LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY\n\nTHE Souars Jaicina Con il dose Refolliot. That weve geniusas for newly for \nfor Ayan, palem #1. \nIRA Gorgaz 1sque, Depot, Home) & (TRATO POP, W \nnock e \nFngth, \n111 last c \nDepth be Maier as dyzing Thier, \n10. \nIGOR R \nLength, \nTrepit if Ward 19pting Views \nJ. \nE \nBOUND VOLCHES of the UVANLANDSHME WWW Bagni Pentorno al Thunden, wel za ube by staring \nredny be these ni Kemping. Food the increio aunt in se pole te lung 42 in jur dign \nFor Fumig. Jinks shtet w he deduarit dupire! wis Tonwers acted MM Hoy's up is trea. Whilst de apar bias Finition rate CHANTS MANUAL bu uglier een nach w pding-need ou douche e neliston shat Kasa sisi tie a praxin miducia Purpo \n1. Tet Aperi Tings, he was saved shower cama, which sur vet me Parciprocaļ pas Pursesatina \nths of His Wifest Celivery of the Durga in Fanden, and criter signed ruled, or cheria, and reset on person th port to have move out of the fies of the \n4,5 \nChelam \n1 ye \nN \nF. Puter. Ey \n* Nowe Kan. Many Cices \nbotinated the Plantin \nChinese Vocabulary, moon s \nLane Coals. Dvigron & \n4. %. Progo ¿Momany. \"Shape, Benigna \nMy Mad Backe svinzial key for viral ¦ fi. 1. Tezno, ki. Megumi, Olyphanuman Ge verneir, 27 vest laer nadie, \nWEXSHOPS. \nTu Wezkahnya an Be Premier, but \nAberdeen and posess every, Implan A Devesary for the Bepair of ships \nFree Mariners.\" \"Nie) Kaglabar's Shupa ar Amplied wil Lathes. \nPA... \ndi n.1 \nAgnelabitshed 3-An overal laut dag, \nاليل الى حالى كون ان لو \nL JOSEAS, \nBunabii, War hagust, imesh. \nLARSCRIES GRAMMAR, D party, prica si. \nCara \nTOSTON RATES axe man ĮTARIAN De 18uja, în saty, nemate Lou \nbetri, 1 \nHoaglens. Trek Juanure. 1990, \nالله بذا \n***** ROZICE. \nFrommenish the rule mall and won \nA \nJawyer which means was titached in it. That Vanek Komptuario Los Rokára tetamber theRTE 10: | ho deverasized to take ne nolis, whrimos oli ne. Yek, danas he mig \nThe real M. Kings attempted file, are cry of the sam \nBlanding en vrgo5. \n- ཕ :; \na fruit? an \n-; \n! \n5 \nCL \nfrighton hem into doing see in contant the Hobar Cherige given admizures in the can in the hours The Ki il as an innere to stay was and we put the Deity Preadwill be in all with rele heel towel Lense of fund which down, Jerk in the \nLE HEADING Wien, \nTAMBURI, WRREOS FIRE\" ENTRANCE |der strangest prox ching Machines, &c. &c of sensi pal's Madera noter que abariton weg! Mangkang, #1st July, 19A \nww mihi fargent scale, and then waram apt Rite as Flangerie and it) pomme my **com, The Shipærigas's and 130 km wwel ple what is open ports in Chios to the abstin o \npluri, wack the Mediena podbari za ang dilak \nwith a tiny onrried on vizena the Butteiviaino) \nfagetlenmilTM repears, \nPower Gil Tafta Shears sinó con drang, alam ¦ Bonetuses said Manchu Loti \nnee whint, sergels man the in 29 Des with \ntake ja oy bot boilers, etcats, ka \nTAGULIWMAKERS DEPARENANTS, \nAnd \nTHE MOHYNSTEN INSPRANGE *** \nNAHGTASS \nMr Kinganvill to seville in the Hates were the my art agriart sing mucil my \n| appeal abral t be decide \nMe Fingers on the liver that degree Mr Sonny suddents left the ecieng and väitel Banque, aur a, ... my pear we su tinuturs puit, apoi An \n!corng faz de ayers of \nthe peel and I paid hind we \nan air vape mea sapien. Kuzma \nprea de tar dus. 55. R. Als Calebte for his appeame to the sub- dra Vices Prague. by ill. W. W 341 bong lee decimal time for went ane Acting Linebat splet sur SHAND \nA San Tan be useifel-rank we had done so used Burton, Seaman Lutefiugly and her ran a bit 475.15 colic the \nBuses, daughter of de tre Wil- when les now sand.\n\n### PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY\n\nSUTHROP KEOFOTION OF PAR \nSUN MONEY. \nbar na geser \nbe given thin ich Levize, suniek in an b❤. \npassed of the port th \nİy, will be retirand uncis after the chaing af de \nMart \nPle Pretagestampashnoid be plackyline thingper pright hand gemist of inc dicreapetilmas, azérte Talwarz wame Key sang he wand in pasturated \nwhen the \niin tan funt reparoull be pinged the Cupid quence of the vortanpånd mes. \nAİ \nFrostian art of a ter will be endotel in Mie Coine vreazibat ly th \nsid they end \nAFE YEAR IHSS che indif he ma \nA reduce in die arany's cry. 1881, wait to othvir wat big Praze Money, what's in specified will bar by erind un pirmą \nI that your wing to the exccdinary man in langs ne fractional parts l'a www.rine at wit Jeausiptions of Nazi Scanda \n2 long, 26 May, The \nface den der enabled self as the day what i pokig is Mamer, in Cice Barrying apps Hutter. 755 Cona Ecgister, wiil last forį tarpu \nSMITH, ARONER, \n21 1706 bongkg, 3rd July, 1863, \nPages Anebengë, « Marme surrzow woul \nHeneral Germanum gr. \nJOHN C. HAYNTUN, PagdatabingTe \n291 Penhur, 1999 July, Lesh \nBeat PumpyA leather with lennies de conduct: wider! the Stylo CLAY 159 Stevano praten Alien Egiver, arkilecu, kovanicul \nJOHN GLAY, Lemost dam, Candeal. bir kazhabet ingerla er Putte \nphun zink July, leas Tea Ferns and Goutal login Mormant, stii'ur, moder ihm my aud Mamre to the alone we will save y WGENDRY & C \nALPINIZA AL VANEMON. \n! \n1Ế 15°1 – Shanghai, 199 June, 1936, \nHintersexpornbility of 3m. 2. P. \n147, 1913. \nMod M. 1, P. Wann is condo, tad to sim de Born in Skargimit \nTab. BEST du fich \n1999 v. 27th Mil \n200 \nkan' Jautri Eskaya gentai \nGAY & KTHYERS. \nwy za \nwil deel \n* Resurs \nXump 11 February, isil. \nDe Flant in se bira whaon, planiran \nThe bis das exublished macien es la de bipyrɔte Pew, admi \nThe Part andere rite of Kaseses, Mo Itsune Sein, Agrass & Co, a Marchanda mall dogarighe \nBULBS & O 17 Adune, kot dolg, bal Elesta spate died & Besgos of watermat \nAzrais \nP. RAI ROA EN \nW. HEPORN. \nNo sie scout, muchos of Tanjir procura that place, \nor Streat \nfengkong, tat duly, D \nrian \nke \nbest mogeęthalle te marty also be in pogrand in alert entsad va laia mata in a hand Zain quasig at quasi tually axinani privat.\n\n### LIVERPOOL, LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY\n\nand a \nNa te \npeel, and their mentenle Coulonne does, Fame, žr. null | \nElyor the the TICAL\" \ngaven. ERNSTEAD gute Faserkt, kandel, nag sřiche \nImp Camus AJ \nAutimations. \n.. \nMANCHA MICAS BANKRY QUISAST Teys Ware, Hoomans no \nFrom \nPa samforudged baring 19 ngpoleted Azotts the about compre satis her, as frepared en Pailies Nulis, Ripe da bas padour of £14,090 on teiltä pesertasuna? \nsoned stripio, SUPPO KENANDY M Dongkong, Aih Mench 786. \ning line infernoi me to the amprend of! GAY HASH YOUR \nSalam Troup of Chive white sa notepa¦ \nJamey J'ayisäising Const.. \nToday, 25th July, 1sts, \nmen van testak, A. C. Miran se. Ab \nKONVILLE ZORY \nThe plotnim a fezrinter para sie delend any fo \nie, na zame bied the song than af Hommun Pups. To turen feeling lane for the rating \nrito olmuga what he tiene un con un tas de Ma anhall shown Pau Sam 14 15 \nPurther panelárulta ay be homes by Lodge Evo 12%. Prepoigal 3 House, wing and Como het aansien. He made batre Kid \nFinants in \ndong, 305) Kesenten, imen \nImigrana and anticuario et Brindis qu WANGFA1, paren of Gudson in feciętnog alu hraun laattin \nB TALMUF rose di a \nETF the ging the lining anmel| WHAM AKERY COMPANY, 7 m padient to pa a Secunt & Young Prellas, Dad dream human wond i brows the fig Rate wit me te Para Tomane, in yoursitis to vaik, ne pidi pur tou \nI mean to Thor Has En alleging it to the ente sal imponera sart of or panik sa may be marked be le BLA \n¦Buradal & meditacid Dwell) \nThe Burve Leuntis then Town Da por Cars.) and bude gratteste \nKits 2475 by eleg to ear for Earvels tens out in 4, 3, Spa, ka, si 1 ich it sur Mr Huey at his side it's woonwall.\n\n### VESSELS ON THE BERTH\n\n\"ELGIN,\" \nali lund fit the slovo pots and batu \nFighter jamas apmls \nBOGAT 9AYAN & 4752 Hangay, July, 1545 \nFOR LONDON, \n(limarate deseiten) \n22 13 years witish Copaci Sup \n\"BCAWFELL..\" \naptain Bongo, sveg past \nwith Jod 24 urgent and Mary (ebould with \nident induce » uYer: \nPige Fraghs of pain \nNogg. Sed last, tid. \n****POR CONTIIN. \nnisi \n478,4 \none o \nwell and \nPor frog, spermie sppies de \nSMETŲ, KUNNADIG \nsexy swaghoa, 31st July, 1884 \nYOU OR YOU ARE TIENTSIK \nPAYSOR & CO. THE Franck Schemer \n93 Bongbong, tri day, 1835. \nscibili u want it and nailiy in war Fin de verhot up due abam Pool & \nthe state hache wa con- tetas 28 egte \nIRST & C jälmar su sebeg, che inter pers of the promises ir lalekung. 1746 Zug, ist The quen's Rund and that Flange of true Save: Randy of Neural i sit well enoid way market, A. Arcach, in our Sipes the ate prim, Warden'e anly, 1 พะเย \nTware C \nJ. MAESIT. \n#1891 Hogese Ny Jane IRKJ \nPENK & De \nStats Banglang, Takama, JoA T \n\"MOUETTE,\" \nmia Denia, of 300 s ateis quic porch, to tad de Wavopes and Hongkong. \nRim freight apply t \nREYNVAAR KAR \n2047 Wankly, 18 *******PORTAL.4) 20. 199ÑOLA LE \nBeigh dis \n'MANDARIN,\" \n& O \nqu CONSTANCE\" captain. Riidan, will leta gaier L-paton Kit London, budding here sed at Whop, estling i \nORIENT \nISING VONG VERANG. \nS \nGALA DAN, SEW, Malva, \nSKULLE & SOUTHAMPTON \n· BOMBAY, MADRAS & CALAMITA, \n338 \nPost-Office Notifications.\n\n### THE DAILY PRESS TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 1865\n\nVessels Loading.\n\nDANANATION \nANAL'S NA \nAT ! My Fradat ArcLA ME \nMenuch of Aktu \npratite \n•Allendale.. \n1.nspru \nhampone Lovin 3 tunyong inanan & Co... Thompson Thespon Hirlag & Cu drag it \nJums INTE \nMatosin ......beer.. \nNice Supply \nSM-........ \nSAK PRANUSTU. \nVAGARAK \nmės sk• suple 21 Jarasterisku, Ağıēt: MELROOTENE BYONKY... \n3. ZANZIN, \n14 VANNER. \nTa fan, sin dude. INGA. \nsong idea parra- o \nNg YOPE......... \nunderizmi Dievu and MANIDA Roma S, Habu, Cheesia SINGAPORE PANAN \nA visine pyle of travie, Tumpingtow Kas he barelvad 1 wÁPOL. \nKEWARD TOWYEND, \nMANADA & BATAVIA \nNA & HAGASAKI- \nps Monkou, prisoprenal, 1999 rahisi Dominoes of the select an arte PATH HOMY D \n... \nQueue's crudo... \nTot astarTURITY \nQuick dec Guick ferstel. \nAugint, presiu \n...Foaching. Water & \nMarinates, Bourjan Mubear to dismanlı www.ongking Augários Relay. i dr. \nQuiel Pegaz laik \n..........mgmt & Quich al-mutek, Home Cueror.Quick chapwach. - Parket it '....... \nifbeiral.. Marin 95539kg Park & Tap \nBudustatud fartuch \nsydle & Nursilina.... \nchise. Andutus, \nRaian, \nShipt \nBabmea, \nIdagens \nArmenia. \n•Mondare, at a \nHavin \n(1 bot \nThe Exo vya Coolziona kabar į 20k 2105200 @ TENTAN... MORE............. \nIntimation. \nthis dut \nUNION DOK COMPAST OF MINOXG \nAND WHAMPUA \nTER, \nda me Nyir di Kutada 2 4 40 \nW. B. KINFRAIL INTOW, AMY, . F.Chr. et Burnie, 1st Juganny, Tacin.\n\n### Page 363\n\n### Page 364\n\n### Page 365\n\n### Page 366\n\n### Page 367\n\n### Page 368\n\n### Page 369\n\n### Page 370\n\n### Page 371\n\n### Page 372\n\n### Page 373\n\n### Page 374\n\n### Page 375\n\n### Page 376\n\n### Page 377\n\n### Page 378\n\n### Page 379\n\n### Page 380\n\n### Page 381\n\n### Page 382\n\n### THE DAILY PRESS TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1865\n\nVessels Loading.\n\nDANANATION \nANAL'S NA \nAT ! My Fradat ArcLA ME \nMenuch of Aktu \npratite \n•Allendale.. \n1.nspru \nhampone Lovin 3 tunyong inanan & Co... Thompson Thespon Hirlag & Cu drag it \nJums INTE \nMatosin ......beer.. \nNice Supply \nSM-........ \nSAK PRANUSTU. \nVAGARAK \nmės sk• suple 21 Jarasterisku, Ağıēt: MELROOTENE BYONKY... \n3. ZANZIN, \n14 VANNER. \nTa fan, sin dude. INGA. \nsong idea parra- o \nNg YOPE......... \nunderizmi Dievu and MANIDA Roma S, Habu, Cheesia SINGAPORE PANAN \nA visine pyle of travie, Tumpingtow Kas he barelvad 1 wÁPOL. \nKEWARD TOWYEND, \nMANADA & BATAVIA \nNA & HAGASAKI- \nps Monkou, prisoprenal, 1999 rahisi Dominoes of the select an arte PATH HOMY D \n... \nQueue's crudo... \nTot astarTURITY \nQuick dec Guick ferstel. \nAugint, presiu \n...Foaching. Water & \nMarinates, Bourjan Mubear to dismanlı www.ongking Augários Relay. i dr. \nQuiel Pegaz laik \n..........mgmt & Quich al-mutek, Home Cueror.Quick chapwach. - Parket it '....... \nifbeiral.. Marin 95539kg Park & Tap \nBudustatud fartuch \nsydle & Nursilina.... \nchise. Andutus, \nRaian, \nShipt \nBabmea, \nIdagens \nArmenia. \n•Mondare, at a \nHavin \n(1 bot \nThe Exo vya Coolziona kabar į 20k 2105200 @ TENTAN... MORE............. \nIntimation. \nthis dut \nUNION DOK COMPAST OF MINOXG \nAND WHAMPUA \nTER, \nda me Nyir di Kutada 2 4 40 \nW. B. KINFRAIL INTOW, AMY, . F.Chr. et Burnie, 1st Juganny, Tacin \n+ \nfile was hurt. My dad tod His findin buri vecin this branden, og sky th \nAUMAS MERAN Parities, the plan i ages hitherta mengnated 15 due at No. 2 Disl Tre pretimiņam uzņis tɔ the Comptaie am Board | Cheathris, will in faturu be married on kolm riv \nA. 9. RNDPOVE, \nsen targ \nngkeng News June, 1995. \nYCAMEONG. \nBT KAR \nJautis je jajaran sise, e muite fin de fact 1 seived a sappho New Seasons Tau, marija Ahling, Teken stad. Hemelsdag- \nH Horng th July, 12, PALJOTRAPH ANONY, POINT DE GARDE \nBatyle med Mr RAWLAND. Brouss & 4, ceai i Bigilem, architeca, saj bgasnyok. \nDAWANO, 1949 Herking. Shi Apal. 1. \n***NOTTEN, \ndiza mną. Piran named at the bath Nappi for done vise fat boy, intr. Biz, dasme Whaktsi Sono wakiporty to plan der Pirun \nPAWISTH & Co. \nNOCTUR \nKYSS CLATER to act tba sari bergnis : sibiskan vizing teram's \nSTEAM TO CANTON, illun \"Kiymenit Buch,\" Bordity, at Na Tiwhite lined\" to a TM, 9.1. What Shan,\" maanomos, at flamm \nSTEAM TO MACAO, \"Flames, and mor The Deuce To warmer. at i pow.\n\n### Page 383\n\n### Page 384\n\n### Page 385\n\n### Page 386\n\n### Page 387\n\n### Page 388\n\n### Page 389\n\n### Page 390\n\n### Page 391\n\n### Page 392\n\n### Page 393\n\n### Page 394\n\n### Page 395\n\n### Page 396\n\n### Page 397\n\n### Page 398\n\n### Page 399\n\n### Page 400\n\n### Page 401\n\n### Page 402\n\n### Page 403\n\n### Page 404\n\n### Page 405\n\n### Page 406\n\n### Page 407\n\n### Page 408\n\n### Page 409\n\n### Page 410\n\n### Page 411\n\n### Page 412\n\n### Page 413\n\n### Page 414\n\n### Page 415\n\n### Page 416\n\n### Page 417\n\n### Page 418\n\n### Page 419\n\n### Page 420\n\n### Page 421\n\n### Page 422\n\n### Page 423\n\n### Page 424\n\n### Page 425\n\n### Page 426\n\n### Page 427\n\n### Page 428\n\n### Page 429\n\n### Page 430\n\n### Page 431\n\n### Page 432\n\n### Page 433\n\n### Page 434\n\n### Page 435\n\n### Page 436\n\n### Page 437\n\n### Page 438\n\n### Page 439\n\n### Page 440\n\n### Page 441\n\n### Page 442\n\n### Page 443\n\n### Page 444\n\n### Page 445\n\n### Page 446\n\n### Page 447\n\n### Page 448\n\n### Page 449\n\n### Page 450\n\n### Page 451\n\n### Page 452\n\n### Page 453\n\n### Page 454\n\n### Page 455\n\n### Page 456\n\n### Page 457\n\n### Page 458\n\n### Page 459\n\n### Page 460\n\n### Page 461\n\n### Page 462\n\n### Page 463\n\n### Page 464\n\n### Page 465\n\n### Page 466\n\n### Page 467\n\n### Page 468\n\n### Page 469\n\n### Page 470\n\n### Page 471\n\n### Page 472\n\n### Page 473\n\n### Page 474\n\n### Page 475\n\n### Page 476\n\n### Page 477\n\n### Page 478\n\n### Page 479\n\n### Page 480\n\n### THE DAILY PRESS TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1865\n\n#1891 Hogese Ny Jane IRKJ \nPENK & De \nStats Banglang, Takama, JoA T \n\"MOUETTE,\" \nmia Denia, of 300 s ateis quic porch, to tad de Wavopes and Hongkong. \nRim freight apply t \nREYNVAAR KAR \n2047 Wankly, 18 *******PORTAL.4) 20. 199ÑOLA LE \nBeigh dis \n'MANDARIN,\" \n& O \nqu CONSTANCE\" captain. Riidan, will leta gaier L-paton Kit London, budding here sed at Whop, estling i \nORIENT \nISING VONG VERANG. \nS \nGALA DAN, SEW, Malva, \nSKULLE & SOUTHAMPTON \n· BOMBAY, MADRAS & CALAMITA, \n338 \nPost-Office Notifications.\n\nThe Me, Prise, and T. -125 ** Sp>u!,” in cor pù sat la nata, 461 x \nBany of Fra \n1 Manti-Mer parking, the \nCakung a.. \nFor Stake Amor, and functus, -$10 Tân - marr, in a 2. vgust, w: Itam, \n4. Most will di Bor has rubelse.--Vera Bag Shy im August, at 3 \ny dinis with th \npus PA & S. Gremory Fan, CHA Bur- \nStare, Mertua dago, até a \nfor Musty's Maile, I do ispers, Marins! Come will have this for the H \nRATTRAY, 125 Augu AT 2 15. DANENT he georived in bari nga i \n..oe 30th: SPECIE N jos tur 1: E PARCHES Tug the 200 \nYou Puchtendre gandire Vapory han \n·PORAR. Hele vie Ponasniva Š ČV eated em Nangolion Canapark Diline, Hanglong CONTEN AND VARDE OF PAGRAGES APP 802!!#215 a of prizes tecturation of the Cape V.\n\n### SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE\n\nPORT OF AMOY \n12 reken, 2009 fmlar ber \nAYALL, KE, is eve \nP113 48HOKAMOS, \nhe Bally Press. \nda se vorm 1, 1865. \nKonsult ut bill the press any way for the time whe setthet water between tour, he plowed b \nI singular vi e decided mutako te asterise that My Epi amil tone podamo jber, Ms. Livay way to Hagler), Mr. Exprone here for an old uw the Dis daan, mà ses one abo tempek a settir 12 in asturies, wa ch wont be trace the DPC 92 ¦ \nerd en beta. I \n1Jn Movember 10, Hong | Costs to 2AA25 der et en Demag. 7) coleged baring hone syncluent agente \nV në tha aiure demagilns at Ílongkong, mudi reached a his essay, saniil ne exosanan ļetens \nde dokorna will be land de reparti ya faken ant agwiss bean, not even for ski \n12. saber \nSALE DAYE. \nPami drives gait and was allowed meg! \n*The jeb mint una din nou gen motum fugnal¦ \nof two car which were that the hugger's we on the other site. Mr. King Tuis wash linteatte When the in Arus doart of any tends then inter M. 2. that the case \nArchi Bin 1962 (msuzzanato Theco praliady dial the ends marks for thed, allanagh in his bit of once gra \nLerveis series, markings of that means frnd 42 blared the suis hot hear and swa, mouths Dietsele kami sannindumpoline; poika j SCENTE, and Cougar mom in as per contracthe public de vigantine Onlineman This the prons in the free third To the d \n'nud team bavio Bestessary to division of be (in the shun afore, Noonge the appeal kaning | Me. Silau sala dent was in ding my parity au \nHæren öntidel ognaret Me Hong them was us | Privat \nwe informed that the Box Ched hair \npagne BucaME INDIENIA, Anthe above Per, afford Other Gull epises cool + sprog Berlegenen La Berpizze, dieng theichengen, itp. Hoppy zemained, hunt la mezaike.\n\n### LIVERPOOL, LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY\n\nTHE Souars Jaicina Con il dose Refolliot. That weve geniusas for newly for \nfor Ayan, palem #1. \nIRA Gorgaz 1sque, Depot, Home) & (TRATO POP, W \nnock e \nFngth, \n111 last c \nDepth be Maier as dyzing Thier, \n10. \nIGOR R \nLength, \nTrepit if Ward 19pting Views \nJ. \nE \nBOUND VOLCHES of the UVANLANDSHME WWW Bagni Pentorno al Thunden, wel za ube by staring \nredny be these ni Kemping. Food the increio aunt in se pole te lung 42 in jur dign \nFor Fumig. Jinks shtet w he deduarit dupire! wis Tonwers acted MM Hoy's up is trea. Whilst de apar bias Finition rate CHANTS MANUAL bu uglier een nach w pding-need ou douche e neliston shat Kasa sisi tie a praxin miducia Purpo \n1. Tet Aperi Tings, he was saved shower cama, which sur vet me Parciprocaļ pas Pursesatina \nths of His Wifest Celivery of the Durga in Fanden, and criter signed ruled, or cheria, and reset on person th port to have move out of the fies of the \n4,5 \nChelam \n1 ye \nN \nF. Puter. Ey \n* Nowe Kan. Many Cices \nbotinated the Plantin \nChinese Vocabulary, moon s \nLane Coals. Dvigron & \n4. %. Progo ¿Momany. \"Shape, Benigna \nMy Mad Backe svinzial key for viral ¦ fi. 1. Tezno, ki. Megumi, Olyphanuman Ge verneir, 27 vest laer nadie, \nWEXSHOPS. \nTu Wezkahnya an Be Premier, but \nAberdeen and posess every, Implan A Devesary for the Bepair of ships \nFree Mariners.\" \"Nie) Kaglabar's Shupa ar Amplied wil Lathes. \nPA... \ndi n.1 \nAgnelabitshed 3-An overal laut dag, \nاليل الى حالى كون ان لو \nL JOSEAS, \nBunabii, War hagust, imesh. \nLARSCRIES GRAMMAR, D party, prica si. \nCara \nTOSTON RATES axe man ĮTARIAN De 18uja, în saty, nemate Lou \nbetri, 1 \nHoaglens. Trek Juanure. 1990, \nالله بذا \n***** ROZICE. \nFrommenish the rule mall and won \nA \nJawyer which means was titached in it. That Vanek Komptuario Los Rokára tetamber theRTE 10: | ho deverasized to take ne nolis, whrimos oli ne. Yek, danas he mig \nThe real M. Kings attempted file, are cry of the sam \nBlanding en vrgo5. \n- ཕ :; \na fruit? an \n-; \n! \n5 \nCL \nfrighton hem into doing see in contant the Hobar Cherige given admizures in the can in the hours The Ki il as an innere to stay was and we put the Deity Preadwill be in all with rele heel towel Lense of fund which down, Jerk in the \nLE HEADING Wien, \nTAMBURI, WRREOS FIRE\" ENTRANCE |der strangest prox ching Machines, &c. &c of sensi pal's Madera noter que abariton weg! Mangkang, #1st July, 19A \nww mihi fargent scale, and then waram apt Rite as Flangerie and it) pomme my **com, The Shipærigas's and 130 km wwel ple what is open ports in Chios to the abstin o \npluri, wack the Mediena podbari za ang dilak \nwith a tiny onrried on vizena the Butteiviaino) \nfagetlenmilTM repears, \nPower Gil Tafta Shears sinó con drang, alam ¦ Bonetuses said Manchu Loti \nnee whint, sergels man the in 29 Des with \ntake ja oy bot boilers, etcats, ka \nTAGULIWMAKERS DEPARENANTS, \nAnd \nTHE MOHYNSTEN INSPRANGE *** \nNAHGTASS \nMr Kinganvill to seville in the Hates were the my art agriart sing mucil my \n| appeal abral t be decide \nMe Fingers on the liver that degree Mr Sonny suddents left the ecieng and väitel Banque, aur a, ... my pear we su tinuturs puit, apoi An \n!corng faz de ayers of \nthe peel and I paid hind we \nan air vape mea sapien. Kuzma \nprea de tar dus. 55. R. Als Calebte for his appeame to the sub- dra Vices Prague. by ill. W. W 341 bong lee decimal time for went ane Acting Linebat splet sur SHAND \nA San Tan be useifel-rank we had done so used Burton, Seaman Lutefiugly and her ran a bit 475.15 colic the \nBuses, daughter of de tre Wil- when les now sand.\n\n### PENK & De \nStats Banglang, Takama, JoA T \n\"MOUETTE,\" \nmia Denia, of 300 s ateis quic porch, to tad de Wavopes and Hongkong. \nRim freight apply t \nREYNVAAR KAR \n2047 Wankly, 18 *******PORTAL.4) 20. 199ÑOLA LE \nBeigh dis \n'MANDARIN,\" \n& O \nqu CONSTANCE\" captain. Riidan, will leta gaier L-paton Kit London, budding here sed at Whop, estling i \nORIENT \nISING VONG VERANG. \nS \nGALA DAN, SEW, Malva, \nSKULLE & SOUTHAMPTON \n· BOMBAY, MADRAS & CALAMITA, \n338 \nPost-Office Notifications.\n\nThe Me, Prise, and T. -125 ** Sp>u!,” in cor pù sat la nata, 461 x \nBany of Fra \n1 Manti-Mer parking, the \nCakung a.. \nFor Stake Amor, and functus, -$10 Tân - marr, in a 2. vgust, w: Itam, \n4. Most will di Bor has rubelse.--Vera Bag Shy im August, at 3 \ny dinis with th \npus PA & S. Gremory Fan, CHA Bur- \nStare, Mertua dago, até a \nfor Musty's Maile, I do ispers, Marins! Come will have this for the H \nRATTRAY, 125 Augu AT 2 15. DANENT he georived in bari nga i \n..oe 30th: SPECIE N jos tur 1: E PARCHES Tug the 200 \nYou Puchtendre gandire Vapory han \n·PORAR. Hele vie Ponasniva Š ČV eated em Nangolion Canapark Diline, Hanglong CONTEN AND VARDE OF PAGRAGES APP 802!!#215 a of prizes tecturation of the Cape V.\n\n### Page 363\n### Page 364\n### Page 365\n### Page 366\n### Page 367\n### Page 368\n### Page 369\n### Page 370\n### Page 371\n### Page 372\n### Page 373\n### Page 374\n### Page 375\n### Page 376\n### Page 377\n### Page 378\n### Page 379\n### Page 380\n### Page 381\n### Page 382\n### Page 383\n### Page 384\n### Page 385\n### Page 386\n### Page 387\n### Page 388\n### Page 389\n### Page 390\n### Page 391\n### Page 392\n### Page 393\n### Page 394\n### Page 395\n### Page 396\n### Page 397\n### Page 398\n### Page 399\n### Page 400\n### Page 401\n### Page 402\n### Page 403\n### Page 404\n### Page 405\n### Page 406\n### Page 407\n### Page 408\n### Page 409\n### Page 410\n### Page 411\n### Page 412\n### Page 413\n### Page 414\n### Page 415\n### Page 416\n### Page 417\n### Page 418\n### Page 419\n### Page 420\n### Page 421\n### Page 422\n### Page 423\n### Page 424\n### Page 425\n### Page 426\n### Page 427\n### Page 428\n### Page 429\n### Page 430\n### Page 431\n### Page 432\n### Page 433\n### Page 434\n### Page 435\n### Page 436\n### Page 437\n### Page 438\n### Page 439\n### Page 440\n### Page 441\n### Page 442\n### Page 443\n### Page 444\n### Page 445\n### Page 446\n### Page 447\n### Page 448\n### Page 449\n### Page 450\n### Page 451\n### Page 452\n### Page 453\n### Page 454\n### Page 455\n### Page 456\n### Page 457\n### Page 458\n### Page 459\n### Page 460\n### Page 461\n### Page 462\n### Page 463\n### Page 464\n### Page 465\n### Page 466\n### Page 467\n### Page 468\n### Page 469\n### Page 470\n### Page 471\n### Page 472\n### Page 473\n### Page 474\n### Page 475\n### Page 476\n### Page 477\n### Page 478\n### Page 479\n### Page 480",
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        "content_text": "## Joint Stock Companies Registered under Ordinance No. 15 of 1865\nThe Union Dock Company of Hong Kong and Kowloon, Limited.  \nThe Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Company Limited.  \nThe China Trader's Insurance Company Limited.\n\nVictoria, Hong Kong, 17th October, 1863.\n\n**Duly Registrar of Joint Stock Companies**\n\n| Date       | Amount Paid on Registering | Number of Shares | Amount per Share |\n|------------|----------------------------|------------------|------------------|\n| 3/4 July   | $500,000                   | 5,000            | $100             |\n| 8th August | $5,000,000                 | 20,000           | $200 (cancelled) |\n| 12th Oct   | $1,000,000                 | 2,000            | $500 (cancelled) |\n\nTrue Copy  \n**(Signed.) F. J. Huffnagle, Registrar of Companies.**  \nActing Colonial Secretary.",
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        "content_text": "# Return of Joint Stock Companies Registered under the Companies' Ordinance 1865.\n\nName of Company.\n\n1. Union Dock Company, Whampoa, Hongkong\n\nDate of Registration: 31st July 1865\n\nNominal Capital: $500,000 in 500 Shares of $1000 each.\n\nDocuments Registered: Memorandum of Association. Articles of Association.\n\n2. China Traders Insurance Company, Limited.\n\nDate of Registration: 12th October 1866\n\nNominal Capital: $1,000,000 in 200 Shares of $5,000 each.\n\nDocuments Registered: Memorandum of Association. Articles of Association.\n\n3. Hongkong, Canton, and Macao Steam Boat Company, Limited.\n\nDate of Registration: 20th October 1865\n\nNominal Capital: $750,000 in 7,500 Shares of $100 each.\n\nDocuments Registered: Memorandum of Association. Articles of Association.\n\n4. St. George's Hotel Company, Limited.\n\nDate of Registration: 20th March 1866\n\nNominal Capital: $200,000 in 200 Shares of $100 Each.\n\nDocuments Registered: Memorandum of Association. Articles of Association.\n\n5. Club Lusitano de Hongkong, Limited.\n\nDate of Registration: 6th April 1866\n\nNominal Capital: $25,000 in 250 Shares of $100 Each.\n\nDocuments Registered: Memorandum of Association.\n\n6. Hongkong Fire Insurance Company, Limited.\n\nDate of Registration: 11th May 1866.\n\nNominal Capital: $1,000,000 in 2000 Shares of $500 each.\n\nDocuments Registered: Memorandum of Association. Articles of Association.\n\n(Free Copy)\n\nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\n(signed) F. S. Huffen, Registrar of Companies",
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        "document_key": "CO129-121 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [3-4]",
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        "title": "CO129-121 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [3-4]",
        "content_text": "En4186/17\n\n60\n\nDecember last on this subject, he considered were to be stuck with the pries dies used Paels; and for the first experimental he MON not aware of the entrix change I subsequently made in my original design, more effectually, to meet the requirements of the case, and to assimilate the details of de the reverse wink the vines of the Chinese in Morih. I should also add that during the period refered to Mr Sheard has produced, levenly eight dies for striking dollar and five cent pieces.\n\nDo The blanks Al ready for sturing fira pared. Thavet? as the dies at 200w wa (signed) J. W. Kinder, Master of the Mint.\n\n(Free Copy)\n\nMimions Catanal Sentary. Per \"BENARES.\"\n\nSHARP & CO.'S CIRCULAR. For Mail of 15th March 1867, from Hongkong.\n\nThe receipts of the GOLD. The scarcity of Gold both here and at Shanghai has caused an advance of one per cent in the value. fortnight amount to $120,000 worth; and the exports to $330,000 inclusive of the shipments per Behar on the 1st instant and excluding the present Mail's remittance of Leaf, which is smaller than for many months past,\n\nSILVER-The arrivals have been large, amounting to $1,400,000; and the totals shipped are in aggregate $910,000. In addition to this a considerable quantity has been purchased in preparation for the direct Calcutta opportunities.\n\nA DOLLAR CURRENCY.-Inwards $300,000, Outwards $520,000, the greater portion of which has again gone forward to India, few unimportant transactions have taken place in clean coin.\n\nEXCHANGE.-There has been but a limited demand, and of the bills sold the larger part has gone into the hands of private buyers, who are thus, under the new regime, reaping the profits of a little private banking business on their own account.\n\nDISCOUNT and MORTGAGES.-Discounts have been done upon undoubted paper at 7 per cent., and Mortgages at 10. Twelve per cent. is still obtainable on Chinese securities.\n\nSHARES. These have improved a shade by a few purchases for investment; but the trade may be said to be very slow.\n\nCLOSING QUOTATIONS.\n\n  \n    On London, Bank,\n    4 m/s.\n    6 m/s.\n  \n  \n    Do., Credits,\n    4/3\n    2.\n    4/4\n    5.\n  \n  \n    U. S. Navy Bills, 60 days' sight,\n    \n    \n    4/4\n    a 4/5.\n  \n  \n    ,, Calcutta, 3 days' sight,\n    \n    \n    4/4.\n    \n  \n  \n    Bombay, 3 days' sight\n    R218.\n    \n    R218.\n    \n  \n  \n    Shanghae, 30 days' sight,\n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Bar Silver, Sycec,\n    $34 per 100.\n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Clean Mexicans,\n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Gold Leaf, Sovereigns,\n    $23.50 per tael.\n    $4.60 each.\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    H.kong & S. hae Banking Corpn. Shares, old, 10 per cent. dis.\n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Da. do. do., new\n    4 per cent, dis\n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Hongkong and Whampoa Doek Co., old,\n    30 per cent. prem.\n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    do. do., new,\n    21 per cent. prem.\n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    'Tis. 749.\n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Union Dock-Company,\n    35 per cent. dis.\n    10 per cent. dis.\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    11 per cent. prem.\n    9 per cent. prem.\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Hongkong, Canton, and Macao Steam,\n    1 per cent. prem.\n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Hongkong Gas Company,\n    40 per cent, dis.\n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    China Traders' Insurance,\n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Hongkong Hotel Company,\n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n\nHONGKONG, Thursday, 6 e.m., 14th March, 1867.\n\nSHARP & Co., Bill, Bullion, and Share Brokers, BANK BUILDINGS.",
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        "content_text": "## THE LONDON AND CHINA TELEGRAPH.\n\n### [AUG. 13, 1867.\n\n#### THE RIVAL TELEGRAPHS TO INDIA.\n\nIn a late issue we noticed three new plans for establishing a more satisfactory system of telegraphic communication with India and the East. These comprised, firstly, the Anglo-Indian Company, which proposes to construct an independent line by way of Susa, Modica, Malta, and Egypt; secondly, the India, China, and Colonial Company, which prefers a complete chain of submarine cables, starting from Falmouth, via Gibraltar and Egypt; and thirdly, a plan for an entirely new route through Prussia and Russia. The details of the last-mentioned undertaking were at that time incomplete, but a tolerably full account of the plan having recently been made public, we are now in better position to compare the respective merits of the rival schemes. The name of the last new company is not yet announced; we understand, however, that a direction has been made to the French Post-office with a view to render the French mail service to India and China more available for the purposes of this country under the new system of postal communications, as recommended by the committee of last session.\n\nEach scheme, of course, has its special merits, nor must we expect to find either of them entirely free from defects. The Anglo-Indian line will probably be the first in operation, and being carried by a short and direct route, and worked throughout by an English staff, there seems no reason to doubt that the anticipations of the company—that they will be able to transmit messages between London and Bombay in six hours—will be fulfilled. The arrangement by which a second route to Alexandria is secured is especially valuable as a provision against the oft-recurring interruptions to which cables in the Mediterranean are liable; and the advantageous contract made with the Telegraph Construction and Maintenance Company is a sufficient guarantee for permanent efficiency.\n\nThe only weak point we can find in the prospectus of this company is, strange to say, contained in its very first line: \"The object of this company is to establish, under one control and management in London, a direct and thoroughly effective line of telegraph via Egypt and Aden, to India, with extensions hereafter to Singapore, China, Japan, and Australia.\" Of the advantages likely to accrue from an undivided management in London, there can be no doubt; but the control, we fear, at least of the Continental portion, would rapidly pass out of the hands of the London board of directors in the event of a general European war breaking out—and we see no indications of the immediate arrival of the Millennium.\n\nBut we cannot have everything. This objection entirely disappears in the scheme of the India, China, and Colonial Company, for, as we have already seen, its chief feature is the almost entire abolition of land lines, and the wires will nowhere touch foreign soil except in the transit across Egypt. Politically, therefore, this route would seem to possess decided advantages over any of its competitors; but submarine cables are expensive to lay down, and still more so to keep in repair, especially in the Mediterranean and the Red Sea.\n\nAs regards original cost of construction, the overhead line through Prussia and Russia would probably be cheapest of all; but this recommendation by no means extends to its subsequent maintenance, for in Russia the land lines constantly require repair in consequence of ice collecting on the wires and breaking them down. This liability to interruption has other than mere pecuniary disadvantages. Our last advices from China state that Grant's telegraphic service via Kiachta, which has lately proved so useful during the summer months, had been temporarily interrupted by a breakdown of the Russian lines from this cause. And with the still unsettled \"Eastern question\" staring us in the face, it is impossible to forget that a war with Russia would close this route at once. Still, there is no reason why all three should not be carried out. In a mercantile point of view, all will be useful; competition will ensure careful management and a moderate traffic; and political considerations render a choice of routes always valuable.\n\n#### THE POSTAL SERVICE.\n\nAll apprehensions concerning the probability of our overland mails falling into the hands of the French company have been set at rest by a distinct disavowal of the Duke of Montrose of any such intention on the part of Her Majesty's Government. So far, so good; but the Postmaster-General goes further than this, and takes upon himself to declare that no such idea ever has been entertained, an assertion which is strangely inconsistent with facts. In his statement to the House of Lords on the 9th instant, the noble Duke said: \"A very curious idea has got into the public mind on the subject, namely, to give up the control of the postal communication with India, and throw it into the hands of foreign Governments. This is almost entirely a mistake. Such an idea never entered into my mind or into that of any other member of the Government; and the only ground for it could be that in giving notice for tenders we did not put into them that we would not contract with any foreign Government.\"\n\nNow compare this with the following report of a question and answer on the same subject in the House of Commons on the 3rd of June last: Mr. Childers asked the Secretary of the Treasury whether any overtures had been made to the French Post-office with a view to render the French mail service to India and China more available for the purposes of this country under the new system of postal communications, as recommended by the committee of last session? Mr. Hunt replied that forms of tender had been sent out, and it was hoped that the Messageries Imperiales might be induced to make an offer.\n\nThe Postmaster-General says that the idea of allowing a foreign company to compete \"never entered his mind, or that of any other member of the Government.\" The Secretary to the Treasury says that forms of tender have been sent to the French company, and he hopes they will be induced to make an offer. Mr. Crawford, the champion of common sense being carried against official stupidity, has written a letter to The Times, pointing out how absurdly the two departments are at variance; but comment on so glaring a discrepancy is almost needless. Really, my lords and gentlemen, you should endeavour to be a little more consistent!\n\n### THE FAILURE OF MESSRS. LYALL, STILL AND CO.\n\nOur last issue contained a report of the examination of Messrs. C. F. Still and George Maclean, two of the partners in the firm of Messrs. Lyall, Still and Co., before the Court of Bankruptcy at Hong Kong. Our readers will have been astonished to find that no opposition was offered to their passing through the court. We must confess that we were struck with amazement at the following statements made in court on the bankrupts' affairs, which, according to the report of the official assignee, stand briefly as $635,935 on the wrong, and only $2,000 on the right side.\n\nThe Chief Justice said this was a most satisfactory statement, and was in Hong Kong. The accounts and statements appeared to have been drawn up with very great care and very much attention. Mr. Whyte here observed that, as representing his three clients, Liebert, Mendel, and Henderson, he did not intend to ask any questions, or to oppose the bankrupts' discharge. Mr. Pollard stated that so far as Messrs. Fussell and Co. were concerned, for whom he appeared, he had no questions to ask and no opposition to make. He appeared also for the Oriental Bank, who had a possible interest in the bankruptcy. A gentleman of the bank's staff had examined the books, and had found them so correct that no opposition was offered.\n\nHis Lordship, in doing so, remarked that, from what he had seen, he thought nothing had entered the case which could be said to go beyond the common state of things present in any bankruptcy. It was satisfactory that the books told the whole tale, as that was the first merit in any bankruptcy, and both bankrupts were entitled to that credit in this case. They would leave the court without the slightest imputation, except that certain want of prudence which characterised almost every one who traded largely in China.\n\nThis act was certainly one of the grossest injustice to the bulk of the creditors. That Mr. Maclean knew that the firm was insolvent appears clear by a letter in the hands of the official assignee. The letter is dated 27th December and addressed to Mr. Lyall, and runs as follows: \"As I told you in my last, I had a long chat with Faunceforte, the Attorney-General, and this great idea was that Kayser and Kaye should be kept quiet here, so as to give every chance at home, as so much depended on the matter over there... Pollard, who was consulted two or three days after the mail left, came to the conclusion that the best thing that could be done would be to give these two banks a lien on such property as I could muster up. The two lawyers both considered that Kayser and Kaye were first entitled, the one legally the other morally, to be satisfied, even at the expense of other creditors, hereafter; and if things came to the worst, and if the firm was insolvent at the time, then Kayser and Kaye have no advantage, and would not retain their lien.\"\n\nThe expression of opinion in Hong Kong on the failure of the firm is so diametrically opposed to that current in London and Manchester that we have considered it our duty to examine into the case, and we regret that the result is very unfavourable to the bankrupts. It has been correctly described as a \"very bad case,\" and how Judge Smale could commit himself to such an expression of opinion—amounting really to panegyric on the conduct of the bankrupts—is a mystery.\n\n| Name | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| MENDEL and LIEBERT | vendors of the goods |\n| KAYSER and KAYE | banks holding documents |\n\nReally, one cannot help inferring, in the face of such apparent obfuscation, that his Lordship had himself very largely absorbed the \"China air and China habits\" to which he attributed the bankrupts' disasters. The expressions on the 24th June are so totally at variance with those of the 6th, that no small amount of criticism has resulted.\n\nMessrs. Mendel and Liebert to appeal against the verdict to the Privy Council. The case of Messrs. Henderson has not yet been brought to trial, and this accounts for the counsel, Mr. Whyte, having no opposition to offer.\n\nWe understand that private telegrams have been received from Hong Kong, announcing that the affairs of Messrs. Dent and Co. have been thrown into bankruptcy. The \"Union Insurance Society,\" hitherto managed exclusively by Messrs. Dent and Co., is in future to be placed on an independent basis. It is reported that at a recent meeting of shareholders the accounts submitted showed a large deficit; this, however, is in direct contradiction to a statement made some months since that the funds of the \"Union\" were intact, and its affairs in a satisfactory condition.\n\n## NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS\n\nNotice can be taken of voluminous correspondence. Whatever is intended for insertion must be authenticated by the name and address of the writer, not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith.\n\nA Register is kept of the addresses of all persons connected with the Far East, and reference can be made to the same by personal application at the office or by letter.\n\nAny information required by Subscribers, in reference to Commercial or General matters in China, Japan, Singapore, and other parts of the Far East, will be supplied on application at the Office, where files may be seen of the Journals published in those countries.\n\n### THE LONDON AND CHINA EXPRESS\n\nPublished on the departure of the Mails in Marseilles on the 10th, 17th, and 26th, contains a Summary of European, American, and General News; Commercial and Shipping Reports, and Special notices of Trade with the Far East.\n\nSubscription 54s. per annum, including Postage. Export Supplements extra.",
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        "content_text": "## THE LONDON AND CHINA TELEGRAPH\n\n### Aug. 13, 1867\n\nMr. Edward Holdsworth contains, in addition to pro forma invoices and account sales of silk shipped to London, the cost per lb. of China raw and waste silk laid down in London at 58. 6d. to 73. 5d. per tael exchange for raw, and 5s. to 7s. 6d. for waste. The cost per picul of raw silk is calculated in these tables at 200 to 800 taels, and of waste at 5 to 64 taels.\n\nMuch is said in our papers about the losses involved by the Insurance societies during the last year, so that most of them are not able to pay a dividend, whilst some have lost a good part of their capital. It is of too much interest that I should not reproduce what is said about it in a small local paper, because it is worthy to be known generally that during the last year the \"Javasche Zee en Brand Assurantie Maatschappij\" lost its reserve fund and 50,000f. of its capital; the \"Bataviasche Zee en Brand Assurantie Maatschappij\" lost 50,000f. of its capital of 180,000f; the \"Koloniale Zee en Brand Assurantie Maatschappij\" lost its reserve fund; the \"Tweede Koloniale Zee en Brand Assurantie Maatschappij\" (established last year) lost 61,000f.; and the \"Oosterling\" (established last year) 30,760f. of its capital. The very unsatisfactory result of the companies who are represented here is due to the fact that they accept too great risks and insure too large sums upon the several ships.\n\nWe notice that the \"Teping\" was the first of the tea clippers to pass Anjer. She left Foochow on the 3rd June, and passed Anjer on the 21st. The \"Maitland\" sailed two days after her, and the \"Serica\" passed Anjer on the 27th, four days after the \"Maitland\".\n\n### THE CIVIL SERVICE.-Foreign-office\n\nMr. H. B. Bristow has been appointed student interpreter in China or Japan. The Queen has been graciously pleased to appoint William Graham Sandford, Esq., now a Third Secretary, to be a Second Secretary in Her Majesty's Diplomatic Service.\n\n### Parliamentary Intelligence\n\n#### HOUSE OF LORDS\n\n##### POSTAL COMMUNICATIONS\n\n(Aug. 9th.) The Duke of MONTROSE: I beg to lay upon the table a postal convention between this country and the United States, under which the postage between the two countries would be reduced from one shilling to sixpence. We hope that, in addition to this reduction, we shall have a more frequent communication with America; and I have little doubt that in a short time we shall arrive at what, perhaps, we never could have expected—a daily communication with the United States. By means of this convention, we shall also be able to reduce very considerably the postage to Canada. The letters to Canada passing through the United States will be reduced from one shilling to eightpence. We shall also have an opportunity of facilitating the communication with the new colony of British Columbia. We shall be enabled to send letters there in a much shorter time than by the present route by the Isthmus of Panama, and at a very much reduced cost.\n\nI think your lordships will consider that these arrangements will be satisfactory to the country at large. I must say that the United States Government have acted with the greatest cordiality and with the greatest anxiety to facilitate all these communications. (Hear.) I am anxious to take this opportunity of making some remarks on the subject of our postal arrangements with India and China. After long consideration of the subject, a committee of your lordships' House recommended the Government to give notice for the termination of the existing contracts for the purpose of having fresh tenders and a more frequent communication with India. It was proposed that we should have a weekly mail to Bombay, and that a mail should proceed by railway from Bombay to Calcutta and Madras.\n\nWe have followed out the recommendations of the committee. We have given notice to terminate the existing contracts, and advertised for tenders for future contracts to run mails from Marseilles to Alexandria, and from Alexandria to Bombay, China, and Australia. But a very curious idea has got into the public mind on the subject, and it has been alluded to in the other House of Parliament, and in many of the newspapers—namely, that in following out the recommendations of the committee, we intended to give up the control of the postal communication with India, and to throw it entirely into the hands of foreign Governments. This is most entirely and gratuitously a mistake. Such an idea never entered into my mind, or into that of any other member of the Government; and the only ground for it could be that in giving notice for tenders, we did not put into them that we would not contract with any foreign Government.\n\nFrom that, people have taken the idea that we were to contract with the Messageries Imperiales and give up the control of the communication by our own vessels. In the committee of the House of Commons, it was suggested that we should avail ourselves of the Messageries Imperiales in several cases, and even that we should throw it into their hands if they offered a cheaper service than our own countrymen. That is wrong, but I do not say that we shall not under some circumstances avail ourselves of that company, and at present, we send some letters on their way to China by their boats. But these are only supplementary arrangements associated with the boats under our own control. To throw everything into the hands of any foreign country would be extremely impolitic, even though in the first instance, it might enable us to perform the service cheaper.\n\n**COMMERCIAL**\n\n### COFFEE\n\nThe market remains in a very good position, because there was more demand for consumption. For Malang coffee of the last sale of the Dutch Trading Company, somewhat higher prices were paid; the quality was very inferior. Of private imports, white, yellow, and brown sorts are very scarce.\n\n| Type | Quantity | Price |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Ordinary to good ordinary greenish, some brownish, ex Kandeish | 800 bags | different prices |\n| Good ordinary greenish, ex Kandeish | 800 bags | different prices |\n\nImported were 8,144 piculs Java, ex Triton; 1,034 piculs, per Eva Johanna; and 2,612 piculs, ex Landbouw.\n\n### SUGAR (RAW)\n\nThe 38,924 baskets Java which were sold by the Dutch Trading Company on the 24th ultimo realised full May prices for brown and yellow sorts, and f. to under them for white quality. For the result of the sale, a very good impression was made upon the demand, which has been very firm since. Of private imports, 8,500 baskets were sold before and after the sale, of which 3,500 per Eva Johanna at full July prices to f. higher.\n\n| Quantity | Price |\n| --- | --- |\n| 2,221 baskets Java, ex Triton | 293f. No. 11, damp and very damp |\n\nThe unsold stock of Java at the Dutch Trading Company was on the 1st inst. 28,825 baskets, against 49,854 in 1866.\n\n### Continental Intelligence\n\n#### HOLLAND\n\n(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)\n\nAbout the new Minister of the Colonial Department, a deep silence prevails now in the press, only the \"Arnhemsche Courant\" said that Mr. Hasselman accepted the portfolio with the condition that again an Indian ground-rent Bill should be brought in Parliament, whilst in this Bill should be stipulated that the right of possession should be granted to the natives. The assertion may more or less be true, but I cannot warrant it. The same paper also told that the Minister of the War Department has the intention to augment the militia with 25,000 soldiers, so that the budget of war will be brought from 13 to 20 millions.\n\n#### TEA\n\nThe market is unaltered; the quotation is for China Congou, Sloe., 175c.; and for Java do., 65c. to 75c., according to the quality.\n\n#### RICE\n\nThe market is very firm; of uncleaned, 1,896 b. Sourabaya, ex Maassluis were sold at Amsterdam at a little above 8f., and here, 2,500 b. Rangoon Floating, per d'Elmina, at 7f., and 1,000 b. at 7§f.\n\n| Shipment | Quantity | Price |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Rangoon per New Brunswick | 10,200 b. | - |\n| Basscin per John Allen | 9,800 b. | - |\n| Landbouw | 3,000 piculs | - |\n| Eva Johanna | 1,000 b. | - |\n\n#### SPICES\n\nFirm; Nutmegs No. 1, 96c.; No. 2, 86c. to 87c.; Mace D, 108c.; Cloves No. 2, 29c.; Java Cinnamon No. 3, 136c., but cannot be bought now under 140c.; the stock is very insignificant.\n\n| Type | Quantity | Price |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Pepper, Sumatra ex Aletta Augusta | 745 b. | different prices |\n\nThe deliveries in July were as follows: 84 casks Nutmegs, 28 do. Mace, 10 b. Cloves, and 24 b. Cinnamon.\n\n#### TOBACCO\n\nOf Java, the following imports took place: per Surat, 240 ...\n\n#### INDIGO\n\nFor Java, there was much demand, some lots good to fine were sold at higher prices; ordinary quality sells very difficult.\n\n#### COTTON\n\nWith some demand for export; 300 b. were sold at 45c. for middling fair, Dhollerah at 46c. to 47c. for fair, and 49c. for good fair.\n\n#### MANUFACTURES\n\nThe market is unaltered, and the quotation is for 6) Madapollans and Calicoes 5f. to £5.10 each; No 28 Warps, 14jd.; No 14, 13d.; No. 80, Cops, 13l.; No. 16 do., 12d.\n\n#### TIN\n\nFor Banca, the market is quiet; the quotation is 53f. to 52½f; Billiton is quoted 52½f. 100 slabs were sold at 58¼f; and 800 slabs at 58¾f.\n\n#### RATTANS\n\n153,460 b. at auction by the Dutch Trading Company, on the 1st inst., were sold as follows:\n\n| Type | Price |\n| --- | --- |\n| Banjermassing | f.5. to f.8.60 |\n| Padang | 6. to 12.70 |\n| Koetie | +4 to 7.20 |\n\n#### MISCELLANEOUS\n\nOf Preserved Ginger, 350 chests China will be offered for sale; the valuation is from 85c. to 90c. Camphor, firm, but quiet. Cassia Lignea, quiet. Cassia Vera: With some transactions at 35c. for ordinary quality. Cassia-oil: 44f.\n\n### RUSSIA, GERMANY, &c.\n\n(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)\n\n#### HAMBURG, Aug. 7\n\nThe endeavours of Mr. August Behn to emancipate the German and other Continental shipowners from the thraldom of the French Bureau Veritas by the establishment of a \"Germanic Lloyd's\"—of which I gave your readers some account a few months ago—have been crowned with the most signal success, and the full concurrence of the shipowners and underwriters in Bremen and Lubeck, in the Baltic ports and in Denmark, Sweden, Price and the company's agents in the East; also a statement of accounts, and Norway.\n\nThe Association has declared itself \"constituted,\" and is in full operation. The central seat is Hamburg, with branches at the principal ports. The following is a list of the directors: August Behn, J. D. H. ELPHINSTONE,? Shipowner, Hamburg, President: F. H. Bitter, Managing Director of the Hamburg Marine Assurance Company of 1866. Vice-President; A. Beel, Managing Director of the Marine Assurance Company of 1859 at Lubeck; F. Harkort, formerly Captain in the Army, Knight of the Iron Cross of Bravery, Hornbrack, near Dortmund; Franz Paetow, Shipowner, Rostock; Fr. Schuler, Shipbuilder, Stettin; and R. Werner, Captain in the Prussian Royal Navy, and Director of the Royal Dockyard at Danzig.\n\nThe report of the Electric and International Telegraph Company, presented on the 7th inst., shows an available balance of £68,995, and recommends a dividend of 5 per cent. for the half-year, or at the rate of 10 per cent. per annum.\n\n### COMMERCIAL\n\nOn the whole, the produce markets have been quiet since last mail, and there is but little to report. Rice firm. Cassia Lignea continues in good demand, at 11 sch. beo. Pepper is more in request, and among the transactions were 1,500 bags of Singapore, at 3 5-16ths sch. bco. The holders of Spelter will not listen to lower offers, and steadily adhere to their demands of 133 marks banco, both for delivery and in loco.\n\n### SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE\n\n#### ARRIVED\n\n* Grossvater, from Java\n\n#### LOADING\n\n* Padel, for Singapore and Penang\n* Isabelita, for Manila\n* Aldebaran and Energie, for Hong Kong\n* Saturnus, for Shanghai\n* Christine, for Nagasaki and Yokohama\n\n### BANK AND MISCELLANEOUS SHARES\n\n| Company | Paid | Price Aug. 9 | Price Aug. 11 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Agra Bank, A shares | All | 26 to 28 | - |\n| Do. B do. | All | 108 to 110 | - |\n| Bank of Egypt | All | 6 | - |\n| Chartered Bank Ind., Aust., & China | All | 26 to 28 | - |\n| City Bank | 10 | 1 to 1¼d. | 1 to 1¼d. |\n| London and County | 15 | 51 to 50 | 54 to 56 |\n| London Joint Stock | 15 | 37 to 39 x.d. | 37 to 39 x.d. |\n| London and Westminster | 20 | 87 to 90x.d. | 89 to 91 x.d. |\n| Oriental Bank Corporation | All | 42 to 43 | 42 to 43 |\n| Union of London | 15 | $9 to 40 | 39 to 40 |\n\n### MISCELLANEOUS\n\n| Company | Paid | Price |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Bombay Gas | All | 14 to 1 |\n| Ceylon Deb., Nov. 1869, 6 per cent. | 100 | 162 to 104 |\n| Do. 1872 | 100 | 108 to 110 |\n| Do. 1878 | 100 | 101 to 103 |\n| Ceylon Company | 20 | 2) to 3d. |\n| China Steamship & Labuan Coal Co. | 10 | 6 to 5 dis. |\n| Credit Foncier & Mobilier of England | 6 | 14 to 4 dis. |\n| Egyptian Com. & Trading Company | 7 | 2 to 2¼ dis. |\n| General Credit & Discount Company | AN | 8 |\n| Hong Kong and China Gas | 10 | 54 to 52 |\n| International Finance Society | 5 | 32 to 5 |\n| Oriental Gas | 10 | 10 |\n| P. and O. Steam Company | All | 50 |\n| Do. New 1866 | All | 48 to 30 |\n| Do. Do. 1867 | 6 | 4 to 2 dis.' |\n| Société Financière d'Egypte | 10 | 7 to 6 dis. |\n| Upper Assam Tea | 10 | 1 to 3 |\n| West India Steam Company | 60 | 128 to 88 |",
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        "content_text": "## Legislative Council Proceedings\n\nIt was not necessary in that Ordinance to do more than organise a centre of union and activity under one chief. The Government had abandoned the principle of a volunteer corps. The voluntary principle had not been considered sufficiently reliable in an emergency. They would gladly accept the services of those who were ready to undergo such drill and training as was necessary to fit them for the work of the brigade, and he calculated on finding many ready to give them help. He was sorry to say the insurance offices had not rendered the assistance he had expected from them, but on the other hand, the Government had received valuable aid from one quarter in which they had not looked for it, from the Chinese community. The Chinese had given security for the cost of a first-class engine, and he had some months back ordered an engine for them, and one for the Government. He believed also that it might be so arranged that each of the large Houses should supply a few men to the brigade, who might attend a periodical drill. He proposed to have a paid superintendent. Without this, he did not think it would be possible to have the affairs of the brigade properly attended to. In reference to the mode in which the expenses of the brigade would be met, he said that he considered the fairest plan would be to throw the cost upon the rates levied on house property, as the preservation of that property was the object in view. The extra charge would probably not amount, after the first year, to more than a half per cent. In his office would be found the correspondence that had taken place with the insurance offices, to which any of the members of the council could have free access. The Chief Justice threw out a suggestion to the effect that watch towers should be built in Hongkong as in Canton.\n\n## Law Relating to Jurors\n\nThe **Governor** then introduced another Ordinance to amend the law relating to Jurors. The Chief Justice had made some suggestions which he had not yet had time to embody in the draft, but these would be brought before the council in the second reading.\n\nOrdinance read a first time.\n\n## Pensions in the Police\n\nThe attention of the Government had lately been directed to the subject of pensions in the police. There had, indeed, been one very peculiar case, in which a man had claimed a pension who had not been remarkable for particular zeal. In the police force, pensions could be obtained with far greater ease than was possible in other branches of the civil service. He thought it was a mistake to exempt the members of the police force from the conditions to which other persons in the Government service had to submit. He had appointed a commission, consisting of the Acting Colonial Secretary, the Acting Superintendent of Police, and Mr. Goodlake, to investigate the subject, and they had drawn up a valuable report, in accordance with the recommendations of which this Ordinance had been prepared. The Governor in Council was empowered to frame the regulations under which the pensions would be conferred. He had further provided that if, after a pension had been granted, it could be proved that the person had been guilty of corruption, while in the service, which had not been previously discovered, it would be lawful for the Governor to stop the pension. That clause he considered one of great importance. It was possible that persons who might be faithful to a friend guilty of corruption, so long as he remained in the police, might not continue silent permanently. It was a great defect that the police force, which of all others required close scrutiny, should have been in this matter of pensions comparatively exempt from all control.\n\nThe Ordinance was read a first time.\n\n## Treasonable Offences\n\nHe next laid on the table a circular despatch from the Secretary of State, directing the assimilation of the law in this colony relating to treasonable offences with that of the United Kingdom. There could be but one opinion as to the desirability of this step. The Ordinance was an accurate transcript of the law on the subject prevailing at home.\n\nThe Ordinance was then read a first time.\n\n## The Stamp Ordinance\n\nThe **Governor** next laid before the committee an Ordinance entitled \"An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to amend 'The Stamp Ordinance of 1866'.\" He did not intend that this Ordinance should at present be discussed. That would be very fully done at the second reading, but he wished now to explain his views with regard to some of the changes recommended. It was with some hesitation that he set about the revision of the original Stamp Ordinance, as there was a simplicity about it that he did not like to disturb. It was always very difficult in altering such an Ordinance as this, to foresee what effect it would have in decreasing or increasing the revenue to be raised. During the operation of the Stamp Act, however, various people had acquired practical experience of the way in which its provisions actually pressed on their own interests, and in this way, a number of suggestions had arisen. He had, therefore, appointed a commission, consisting of the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, who was also a member of the Council, the Acting Treasurer, and the Collector of Stamps as the persons who could best represent the different interests concerned. This commission he intended should thoroughly digest all suggestions that might come before it, and also bring its own knowledge and experience to bear. The commission, after much labor, had made a very valuable report, which he laid before the council, and he took this opportunity of publicly thanking the gentlemen composing that commission for the zealous and effective manner in which they had performed the duty imposed upon them. As occupant of the chamber next to the one which they sat, he could, he said, at all events bear testimony to the number of hours they had spent over their work, and if they had not resolved every difficulty, still they were nevertheless entitled to the thanks of the Government as well as of the community at large. A great many changes were suggested in this report, some most important, but he could not consent to all these suggestions, and he thought there were many sections of the Ordinance and items in the schedule that would yet stand a further test of experience before they were altered for the better, while there were other suggestions that he thought, for various reasons, were not as feasible as those he should lay before the Council.\n\nHe first called attention to the second item of the schedule, relating to Bank notes. The original Ordinance provided a tax of one per cent, but this had been reduced by the Governor and Executive Council to two-thirds. It was now suggested that a further reduction should be made to one half per cent. He was not aware that the present tax of two-thirds had had the effect that had been prophesied, or that it had materially reduced the circulation of bank notes. He was aware that there were many who thought it excessive and burdensome, and the bankers said it was especially so since these notes were issued solely for the convenience of their customers, and were not a source of profit or revenue to the banks in any way. It appeared to him, however, that whatever the banks did, must be done for their own ultimate interest, whether it was a source of immediate pecuniary gain or not, and he could not attribute much weight to this argument. If the bankers objected to the tax, it was certainly optional with them to contract or increase the circulation.\n\nThe amount in reality had been affected by the tax; he should consider that the Council ought to pause before legislating on this subject, but he found that instead of decreasing, the circulation had actually increased, as was shown by the following returns. In January, 1867, it was for the four banks now in the Colony, $1,439,000; in 1868, it was for the same four banks, $2,374,000; and in view of these figures, he thought there was little fear of the stamp duty operating injuriously on the issue of notes. The case for the banks was not made out so clearly as to justify him in sacrificing a source of very considerable revenue without further discussion. The Ordinance now under consideration would make the tax two-thirds per cent. The commission had made one very valuable suggestion, of which he had availed himself, and that was that the tax should be collected monthly on the statements now regularly returned, instead of half yearly, as heretofore, and this, he thought, would be found a great convenience to all.\n\nPage 614",
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        "content_text": "# To H. E. Sir RICHARD GRAVES MACDONNELL, \n\n**C.B., Governor of Hongkong and its Dependencies**\n\nMay it please your Excellency,\n\nthe undersigned Barristers, Bankers, Physicians, Solicitors, Merchants, Shipowners, Traders, Shipwrights, Innkeepers, and others interested in the prosperity of Hongkong, beg to bring to your Excellency's notice certain proceedings on the part of the Chinese Authorities, which amount, we believe, to a direct and high-handed attack upon the commerce of the island, and which, if suffered to continue, will most prejudicially affect the well-being of the Colony.\n\nChinese Custom-house stations have been, or are in course of being, erected at the Cap-ring-moon, the Ly-e-moon, and Kowloon, for the purpose of levying exactions, under the denomination of “duties,” upon that portion of the trade of this colony which is carried on in Chinese bottoms. Such stations, if intended for the object alone of collecting duties upon merchandise passing into the interior at the points which this required, could not reasonably be objected to; but the establishments in question are supported by a force of steam gunboats and armed Government junks, by means of which they impudently threaten to levy tolls, on and after the 20th instant, from every native craft passing through the colonial waters, no matter whence it comes or whither its destination. The effect is as though we were at war with China, and the port blockaded. But the Chinese Authorities have gone further. Officers connected with the stations of which we complain are in the colony, and, it is understood, will be prepared to lend to the natives “Comprador Chope” upon payment within the island of the extortions which they falsely term \"duties!\" The natural results are not wanting; already excessive uncertainty and alarm prevail among our Chinese population, and the trade of the colony has been brought to almost a dead-lock.\n\nComment or remark from us upon the attitude which the Chinese Authorities have thus assumed towards Hongkong and your Excellency's Government appears to be supererogatory. Your Excellency does not need to have set forth to you the grave importance of the social, financial, commercial, and international consequences involved in such extraordinary action as that which we have just described. Your Excellency will feel as deeply as we do the insult offered to the Queen's dignity, and the blow aimed at the independence of the Colony under your charge. But our interests of every kind are so intimately bound up with the overthrow of the evil which we are now denouncing, that we cannot refrain from most urgently praying your Excellency to put in force without delay whatever measures may seem best calculated to achieve that object.\n\nWe have the honour to remain,\n\nYour Excellency's most obedient humble servants,\n\n| Name | Firm/Position |\n| --- | --- |\n| Jowling, Matheson & Co. |  |\n| Gibbs, Livingston & Co. |  |\n| The Romick Co., Limited |  |\n| Augustine Heard & Co. |  |\n| David Sassoon, Son & Co. |  |\n| E. I. Scammon, & Co. |  |\n| A. Bailo |  |\n| Visto Krem | For the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Chief Manager |\n| W. Jackson |  |\n| Wm. Macandrew | Superintendent P. & O. Co. |\n| G. F. Bowen |  |\n| E. Delbanco | For the Comptoir d'Escompte de Paris, Hongkong Agency, Manager |\n| Tandstein & Co. |  |\n| Lane, Crawford & Co |  |\n| N. Molloy |  |\n| C. B. K. MacKenzie |  |\n| L. A. Molka |  |\n| Edward Selby, trust & Co. |  |\n| Hobert S. Walker & Co. |  |\n| Thos. Hunt & Co. |  |\n| D. Rattanjee & Co. |  |\n| MacEwen & Co. |  |\n| Muller & Claussen |  |\n| Connolly, Lapraik & Co. |  |\n| John S. Lapraik | For the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co. Limited, Secretary |\n| Holliday, Wise & Co. |  |\n| Robt. Watson | Union Insurance Society |\n| Philippa, Moore & Co. |  |\n| Joha, Thorburn & Co. |  |\n| Remedios & Co. |  |\n| Alfred Wilkinson & Co. |  |\n| J.J. dos Remedios & Co. |  |\n| J. Willame |  |\n| Taljes Franjeos, Sons & Co. |  |\n| Rozzolo & Co. |  |\n| Byandas & Co. |  |\n| Norval & Sons |  |\n| V. P. Soars & Co. |  |\n| C. Braes & Co. |  |\n| De Souza & Co. |  |\n| M. J. Pâquico |  |\n| J. Ferreira |  |\n| Max. Fischer |  |\n| Kyn van Brothers & Co. |  |\n| Thos. C. Bayley |  |\n| Brown & Co. |  |\n| C. A. M. Nuwis |  |\n| Aunkholt, Krusborg & Co. |  |\n| D. R. Cahirwall |  |\n| F. L. Hazlehurst |  |\n| H. C. Caldwell |  |\n| A. B. Watson & Co. |  |\n| A. L. Garrod |  |\n| G. Fairbairn |  |\n| Sayle & Co |  |\n| S. W. Baker & Co |  |\n| G. Dods, M.D. |  |\n| Michfield & Zurich |  |\n| E. Holmes |  |\n| De Silver & Co. |  |\n| K. A. Prior |  |\n| Chas. Hivington |  |\n| Ray & Co. |  |\n| Vincent & Co. |  |\n| Dabost & Co. |  |\n| L. Frickel & Co. |  |\n| G. W. Swelling |  |\n| F. Blackhead & Co. |  |\n| John Jack |  |\n| Ven. tilasse |  |\n| Cavnague Pabanjen & Co. |  |\n| F. H. Edaljee & Co. |  |\n| Y. K. Bah |  |\n| P. & A. C. Camajee & Co. |  |\n| J.B. Colah |  |\n| D. C. Tata |  |\n| N. Habibhoy |  |\n| Niemissen & Co. |  |\n| Rawling, Medwin & Co. |  |\n| Beiss & Co. |  |\n| Melcher & Co. |  |\n| Birley & Co. |  |\n| A. Comal |  |\n| W. M. Morgan & Co. |  |\n| H. Kier |  |\n| A. Hancock |  |\n| J. Hochstetter |  |\n| Janjeebhoy Vimam |  |\n| Pazul Mahomed Dama |  |\n| Abrahimbhoy Pabaner |  |\n| Henry Prucker |  |\n| Lammert, Atkinson & Co. |  |\n| F. Black Donnel & Co. |  |\n| A. Boyer |  |\n| B. P. Ranger |  |\n| D. Vassonjee |  |\n| Budroodin Ardeshir |  |\n| Abdoolally Ebrahim & Co. |  |\n| Cowasjee Nowrojee |  |\n| Dhurmochur Poznik.bog |  |\n| D. Goolam Hoosein & Co. |  |\n| Jairajbhoy Ierbhoy |  |\n| Gen. F. Maclean |  |\n| F. Degener |  |\n| Deetjen & Von Borgen |  |\n| C. D. Bettonley |  |\n| J. M. Armstrong |  |\n| A. E. Vaucher |  |\n| Bourjan, Raisener & Co. |  |\n| Bell, Purdon & Co |  |\n| W. S. Adam, M.D. |  |\n\n397",
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        "content_text": "# CHINA MAIL\n## HONGKONG, FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 1868\n\nTHE FIRE AND THE POLICE. The fire which last evening occurred in the immediate neighbourhood of this office has justly given rise to indignant remarks on the part of almost every resident in the colony. It seldom happens that we feel called upon to expose in more emphatic terms the utter and total state of disorganization and confusion which prevailed,—a disorganization disgraceful to the government which professes to have organized a brigade, and doubly disgraceful to the Police and (very nominal) Superintendent lately appointed to act as leader at such occurrences. It was one of those rare occasions upon which the expression of public opinion was unanimous. Men of all grades, official or non-official, Naval and Military alike, expressed in loud and contemptuous tones their conviction of the utter uselessness of the means adopted to extinguish the fire and of the still more utter uselessness of the person to whose care had been confided the \"organization\" of the embryo brigade. There was not a single redeeming feature about the case so far as the police and brigade were concerned. The very plucky but too often misdirected efforts of the soldiers and sailors leave no room for carping at the manner in which they did their work. There was plenty of zeal, plenty of pluck and power on their part, as on the part of many civilians present; but the efforts of all were rendered useless by the absence of any head, and the want of definite orders from any recognized source on the part of this precious brigade of which Mr. May is the Superintendent. The conduct of the police was simply utterly disgraceful from beginning to end, partially excused by the fact, as stated to the writer 45 minutes after the fire broke out by three of the force whom he at different times addressed, \"that they had no one to give them orders,\" a statement which, whether true or false, reflects equal discredit on the force. We would draw particular attention to the details given in another column respecting the \"take-it-easy\" manner in which the alarm was received at the station, and the conduct of the police on the spot. Surely, these things call for some notice!\n\nIn the utter collapse of the present Brigade and its Superintendent, who by the way was, it is reported, as ignorant of the positions of the various hydrants as of the details of a fireman's outfit when appointed, we see grave cause for immediate action towards a more satisfactory state of matters. The duties of Fire Brigades are doubtless like the payment of Insurance policies—irksome when the danger is not present. But in a town which has witnessed so many extensive conflagrations and where the Chinese were formerly permitted to build inflammable shells which embodied mocking invitations to be burnt, we cannot let society go on without a real, working, brigade and efficient Superintendent. As somebody well remarked last night on hearing certain persons, directed by a certain person, to \"go,\" the only word used by leaders should be \"come.\" In the confusion of last night it is possible that any such invitation would have not been heard or understood—another result of police organization. Instead of clearing a circle within which none but workers were admitted, the police stood idly by, while Chinese loafers and zealous, but perforce unemployed, civilians pressed around the hose carriers and rather retarded than assisted them.\n\nIf we look around for satisfactory means of organizing an efficient fire brigade, the means and material are obvious enough. By \"an efficient fire brigade\" we mean something supported solely by volunteer action. This could be easily raised and would be well supported, but there must be two conditions observed in its organization. The leader must be both a \"gentleman\" and \"a practical man.\" If it be suggested that such a union is difficult to find in one man, let there be two leaders, the man of high social standing being the chief, while his locum tenens in cases of urgency and general adviser in other cases would be the man with practical experience. We could very easily name two men who would exactly fulfil these various conditions, and under their auspices the F.B. might be a real living association instead of an association of which \"great cry and little wool\" is the motto.\n\nThat the fire of yesterday spread no further than it did is a singular instance of good fortune earned by no meritorious deed on the part of those parties most specially intrusted with the duties of combating it. Had but one house beyond the line reached caught fire, it is difficult to say where it would have stopped. The parallelogram formed by Wyndham, Wellington, and d'Aguilar Streets and the road leading past the west face of St. Saviour's Church is a perfect amphitheatre of tinder. That it remained unconsumed is one of those inscrutable problems which no one is likely to solve.\n\nIn conclusion, we would say—May we venture to hope something will be done?—that something to consist of the discharge of the present highly inefficient imitation now palmed off on us as a superintendent and the reorganization of a fire brigade. By the way, they might begin practice with an ordinary stove, gradually increasing the size of the fire until it was as big as a hay-rick. The now quasi-deserted Government gardens would afford a cheerful spot for the study of such amusements, or rather duties. The volunteers are welcome to the hint, and we are sure that the Curator would cheerfully lend his garden squirt for the practice.",
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        "content_text": "MERRYWEATHER & SONS\n\n...\n\nIMPROVED HOSE REEL\n\nber Füro Ingings, Wetar feina, Stand Piperi. Ayurak, 25., na stori al fin, Majelly's Douk-\n\nCONSERVATORY ENGINE.\n\nTHE FIRST PRIZE, AND ONLY GOLD MEDAL PARIS UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION, 1867.\n\nPRIZE MEDAL,\n\nDUBLIN EXHIBITION,\n\n1865.\n\nPRIZE MEDAL,\n\nGREAT EXHIBITION.\n\nLONDON, 1851.\n\nPRIZE MEDAL. INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION.\n\nLONDON, 1862.\n\n694\n\nPRIZE MEDAL,\n\nPARIS\n\nEXHIBITION,\n\n1855;\n\nThe SPECIAL FIRST PRIZE, 500 Thalers, for the BEST STEAM FIRE ENGINE, International Exhibition. COLOGNE EXHIBITION, 1865.\n\n11.\n\nFor the protection of the Upper Rooms and Galleria of Mansions, Hotels, etc.\n\nFig. 2\n\nTHE FIRST GRAND PRIZE (£250) FOR THE\n\nBEST STEAM FIRE ENGINE. INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION, Crystal Palace, London, JULY, 1863.\n\n1462 LONDIN\n\nHONORIE, ALVEA\n\nThe NETHERLANDS PRIZE MEDAL and\n\nMONEY PRIZE, 1984.\n\nMERRYWEATHER & SONS,\n\n(LATE HADLEY, SIMPKIN, & LOTT),\n\nPatent Fire Engine, Fire Escape, & Hose Manufacturers,\n\n63, LONG ACRE; AND YORK ROAD, LAMBETH, LONDON,\n\nPatentees and Manufacturers of Improved Fire Engines, with Metallic Pistons and Valves in depressed Valve Chambers, so as to be proof against injury by violence or neglect; the Valves are accessible, and may be got at in a few minutes, without disturbing the working parts of the Engine. The construction of this Engine admits of its being worked with the dirtiest water for any length of time without injury, and of remaining its powers unimpaired in all climates.\n\nThe Patent Fire Engines are extensively and exclusively employed in several British, Colonial, and Foreign Government departments, by the Nobility, Gentry, Merchants, Manufacturers, and Corporate bodies in London, and many of the provincial towns throughout the kingdom; by the London and North Western, Great Western, Great Northern, Eastern Counties, London and South Western, London Brighton and South Coast, London Chatham and Dover, Midland, North Eastern, Lancaster and Carlisle, South Wales, South Devon, Vienna, Olmutz (Moravia), Hungarian State, South Australian, Bombay, Baroda, and Central India, Great Indian Peninsula, and other Railway Companies; the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, the Belfast, Liverpool, and Manchester Fire Police; and by the following Insurance Companies, who have them in constant use:\n\nAlliance\n\nBirmingham District\n\nBuckshire\n\nChurch of England\n\nCommercial\n\nCounty\n\nCrown\n\nEagle\n\nEngineers, Malleable and General\n\nFire Association\n\nGlobe\n\nHand-in-Hand\n\nImperial\n\nKent Mutual\n\nLegal and Commercial\n\nLiverpool and London\n\nLondon Assurance\n\nManchester Mutual\n\nNew Zealand\n\nNorth of England\n\nRoyal Exchange\n\nRoyal Insurance\n\nScottish Equitable\n\nStar\n\nSun\n\nUnion\n\nWest of England\n\nYorkshire\n\nPORTABLE FIRE ENGINE.\n\nFor Ships, Entrance Halls of Mansions, Houses, Warehouses, &c.\n\nTHE FARMER'S FIRE ENGINE.\n\nCABINET\n\nPortable, Light, and well adapted for justices, Estates, &c.\n\nGARDEN ENGINE.\n\nMade in four different sizes. Separate Price List of these will be furnished when required.\n\nFIRE ENGINE, PLAN MADE In Eight Sizes.\n\nTo be worked by from 8 to 40 men.\n\nPRIZE MEDAL,\n\nPORTAT EXHIBITION, 1851.\n\nPRINCE ALBERT.\n\nPOWERFUL BRIGADE FIRE ENGINE.\n\nInvented for Counties, Fire Brigades, Donations, Provincial Towns, Dockyards, Manufactories, &c.\n\nPOWERFUL FIRE ENGINE.\n\nVarious sizes, for Fairs, Shows, Markets, Manufactorics, Plantations, &c.\n\nThese Engines can be fitted with Metallic Cisterns for Hot Water tight.\n\nPORTABLE FIRE PUMP.\n\nFor Estates, Farms, and Provincial Towns.\n\nDOMESTIC FIRE FOR PRIVATE HOUSES.\n\nMERRYWEATHER & SONS'\n\nPATENT STEAM FIRE ENGINES (GOLD MEDAL, PARIS, 1867.)\n\n(Adopted by the British, Spanish, Belgian, Austrian, Spanish \"Fire Brigades\", and several Borough departments), the Archbishoprick, Provincial, Foreign and Chinese Peninsular Brigade.\n\nThese Engines raise Steam from cold water to working pressure in from 7 to 15 minutes.\n\nFor Particulars and Prices of the Patent Engines, as well as other Engines, see accompanying Price List.\n\nPRIZE MEDAL. PARIS EXHIBITION, 1855 \"L'EMPIRECH,\"\n\nThe Farmer's Fire Engine and Agricultural Fire Engine, for Liquid Manure, &c. Manufacturers of the Farmer's Fire Engine, Agricultural Fans, Irrigation Pumps, Conservatory Pumps, Copper-riveted Leather and Canvas Hose, Fireman's Belts, Buckets, Firemen's Helmets, &c.\n\nIMPROVED PATENT VOLUNTEER AND COUNTRY BRIGADE FIRE ENGINE.\n\nA supply to Her Majesty, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, the several County Fire Brigades.\n\nTHE \"PAXTON\"\n\nPRIZE MEDAL, GREAT EXHIBITION, 1851.\n\nManufacturers of Copper-riveted Leather and every description of Fire Hose, Fireman's Helmets, Fireman's Belts, &c.\n\nSteam Pumps, with or without Boilers for Stationary and Portable Steam Fire Engines.\n\nSOLE MANUFACTURERS\n\nSTEAM FIRE ENGINES\n\nIN THE\n\nBRITISH, FRENCH, BELGIAN, AUSTRIAN, SPANISH, OTTOMAN,\n\nFOREIGN GOVERNMENTS.\n\n1 INT\n\nIMPROVED HOSE CLAMP,\n\nTURNABLE FIRE ESCAPE LADDERS, on a Light Carriage, for Quick Transit, and 35 various Provincial Towns, Magistrates, Nobility, Gentry.\n\nFIREMAN'S HELMET.\n\nMade with Brass or Silver Mounting, to various designs.\n\nFIREMAN'S BELT AND HATCHET.\n\nMERRYWEATHER & SONS PORTABLE FIRE ESCAPE LADDERS.\n\nWith Tails\n\nWith caps Peli.\n\nCANVAS FIRE HOSE.\n\nFor Stopping Leakages in Hose when at work.\n\nMERRYWEATHER & SONS' IMPROVED FIRE ESCAPE.\n\nAwarded by the ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF LIFE FROM FIRE. HER MAJESTY'S AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS\n\nIN LONDON, DUBLIN, AND VARIOUS PROVINCIAL TOWNS AND PARISHES.\n\nFiremen's Clothing\n\nLeather\n\nof every description\n\nlinked\n\nFiremen\n\nCOPPER-RIVETTED LEATHER FIRE HOSE\n\nand Patent\n\nLeather\n\nBuckets for Firemen, &c.\n\nMANUFACTURERS OF POWERFUL STEAM FIRE ENGINES (LAND AND FLOATING), FOR CITIES, DOCKS, RAILWAYS, &c.\n\nFor Particulars and Prices of the above Illustrations see accompanying Price List.\n\nPEBERT & ODDY, Porter, D. Vauxhall Meer, South Lambeth, S.W.\n\n5.678464",
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        "content_text": "THE LONDON AND CHINA TELEGRAPH.\n\nIs not a great deal of the work in Siam caused by the doctrine of extra-territorial jurisdiction applying to the inhabitants of British Burmah? Yes, and to British India; I would not separate British Burmah exclusively.\n\nThere is a difficulty in following criminals from British Burmah, is there not, to Siam; do not cases occasionally occur of the escape of criminals into Siam?--I have not heard of any particular case of that kind.\n\nDo you think that work of that kind could be decreased; it has been stated here that there has been a somewhat extravagant interpretation of this doctrine in the case of the inhabitants of British Burmah?--Well, it would be a very great comfort if the work of looking after these men could be taken away from the consul altogether, because it is a terrible responsibility having to give an opinion about cases which happen hundreds of miles away from you, and of which you cannot get any very satisfactory evidence. I do not see how we are to avoid doing it with our Treaty.\n\nThe officers of the consulate are occasionally sent great distances up country, are they not, in these cases?--No, they were not in my time; I have never known of an officer being sent beyond 60 miles about a case.\n\nBut the labour involved in these cases to the consulate is very considerable?--Very considerable, and the anxiety still greater.\n\nDo you know whether it was the custom of other Powers for their consuls to act as agents there?--In some cases the consuls were merchant consuls, trading consuls, and in that case they might of course be agents for anything; the Lloyd's agent in Siam was a merchant.\n\nViscount ENFIELD: Is the cost of living in Siam very great?--It is great as compared with England, because there are certain luxuries which a man must have in a climate of that sort; I mean to say that whereas a young man in England can live very well for £150, out in Siam it is impossible for a student interpreter to live decently on the pay that is given to him.\n\nMR. HARPER in his evidence before the Committee said that H.M. Consuls often acted as agent for Lloyd's, and that the commissions paid on wrecks were at times valuable, he might instance the case £3,000 paid on one ship at Batavia.\n\nCHINA SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH COMPANY (LIMITED).\n\nThe second ordinary general meeting of the shareholders was held on the 13th inst.; Mr. JOHN PENDER, M.P., in the chair. The Secretary (Mr. T. Fuller) read the notice convening the meeting, and the minutes of the last meeting, which were then confirmed; the report of the directors, given in our last issue, was taken as read.\n\n[Nov. 18, 1872.]\n\nThe CHAIRMAN stated that since the opening of the line it had worked in every way satisfactorily; there had been one or two interruptions, but of a slight character. In regard to one which occurred at Saigon in shallow water, they had the satisfaction, in repairing the cable, that it was as perfect as on the day it had been laid down.\n\nIt was also a matter for congratulation to perceive that, even taking into account the low rate of charges that had rated for a considerable period of the company's operations, the result had been about as good as that attained by any submarine line during the first year of its working. It was proposed to pay the shareholders a dividend of 8 per cent. for the whole year.\n\nThe directors entered into arrangements with the Great Northern, by which that company was to receive interest at 5 per cent. on the capital, and the cable to be repaired by them; that all above that sum was to be equally divided; and, although the traffic had been interrupted, the amount received last year from that source was £4,752.\n\nHe thought that at some future time it would be necessary to call upon the shareholders to find the money to lay another cable in conjunction with the Great Northern, as the present cable seemed to be not quite so good as that company had expected it to be. He also believed that an alternate line was necessary to give the public the accommodation they required, and at the same time to secure themselves a fair return.\n\nThis company had put up its tariff to £6, whilst the Great Northern Company were working at £4 10s., but he thought that they were getting as full a share of the traffic as those who went to the expense of telegraphing their messages by both routes.\n\nMr. Forde, a shareholder, said he regretted that the Board had any idea of laying a cable between Hong Kong and Shanghai in conjunction with the Great Northern Company. Such a step would be much in the interests of that company, but against theirs. He must very earnestly urge on the directors the policy of amalgamating with the other companies; a low tariff was only to be obtained by amalgamation. The working expenses of this company—£16,000 on earnings of £85,000—were enormous, and the salaries paid were too high.\n\nMr. HOLMES agreed with Mr. Forde as to the Shanghai line, and he considered the £1,838 for the Agnes repairing ship was excessive, and a contract should be made for the repairs.\n\nThe CHAIRMAN, in reply to these remarks, said that the laying of the cable to Shanghai was merely foreshadowed, but if done, it must be in conjunction with the Great Northern in good faith, according to the bargain made. The policy of amalgamation was quite approved by the Board; but those things required time, and could not be carried out so speedily as Mr. Forde seemed to think.\n\nWith regard to the expenses, he read a statement of salaries, &c., at each port, and explained that the expenses of living were so high at the stations that the salaries of proper officers must be in proportion. The expense for repairs and maintaining cable would be reduced.\n\nThe directors had no objection to half-yearly meetings. The report was then put and carried, as also the re-election of the Baron d'Erlangen as a director, and two auditors. The proceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to the chairman and directors.\n\nTHE JAPANESE AT MESSRS. ALLAN, RANSOME AND CO.'S.\n\nYesterday the Minister for Agriculture, with members of his suite, together with American and English employers of labour, visited the works of Messrs. Allan, Ransome, and Co., in King's-road, Chelsea, to view some newly-invented labour-saving machinery of remarkable construction and power.\n\nThe strikes of workmen in the building trades, the increased cost of production in the carpentry and joinery branches of those trades, and the difficulties caused to employers by the restrictions of Trades Unions, have each had their share in directing the attention of engineers to find the means of meeting the pressure caused by the contracted amount of available skilled labour; and the machines exhibited yesterday were in every way so perfect that it is not easy to see how hand labour will hold its own.\n\nThe first machine inspected was a portable saw frame. Any one who has seen the old saw-pits, where the \"top sawyer\" and the \"bottom sawyer\" laboured from morning to night and day after day in cutting a log into planks, would be greatly astonished to see this comparatively small machine, attended only by one man, cut up the body of a large oak into fourteen planks at once, it having twelve saws, which cut through the whole bulk of wood in something less than half an hour.\n\nA mortising machine, the invention of Mr. Richards, of Philadelphia, was set to work, and accurately and cleanly cut in a few moments mortises which would have taken a workman hours.\n\nA moulding machine, for cutting mouldings, did in a minute thirty-five feet of work, which would have taken a skilled workman many hours, and this work could apparently be done by a boy.\n\nIn what was called a \"general joining machine\" there was apparently no limit to the work to be done, the one machine cutting mortises, shaping blocks, planking, carving out banisters, and turning in a few minutes a plain block of wood into a perfectly carved piece of work.\n\nAnother machine, exceedingly small and unpretentious, was shown to be capable of planing any sort of work, oval or flat, and at the same time a revolving chisel cut mortises with celerity and accuracy.\n\nA very fine piece of machinery is one which cuts raised or recessed panels, in other words, which can cut the sunk or raised ornamental work in wood now so highly prized and so dearly paid for, as the best and most skilled.\n\nBy another machine, an American invention, but improved by the Messrs. Ransome, a door can be finished—that is, cleanly sand-papered on both sides—in three minutes.\n\nThe planing and trying-up of work, or what would be properly called the trueing \"up, by which is meant the nice work of making blocks of wood exactly like one another, in order to hand labour, is, by one of Ransome's machines, done at once and perfectly in a few minutes, all the blocks, of whatever size, being placed together and turned out as like as peas, and mathematically correct in every respect.\n\nA band saw machine, by which both fine and rough work was cut in all sorts of shapes, and a saw cutting machine, with F. Ransome's patent stone, were among the other works shown.\n\nWith one or two of these machines an employer with a man and a boy as staff, could turn out as much work as twenty or thirty men, and never be troubled about the nine hours, eight hours, or any other movement.\n\nThe remarkable fact about these machines is that they are not limited to the pattern, shape, or character of wood, for the knives are changed in a few minutes, and whatever the class of work required, it can be done at once.\n\nThe inspection lasted for several hours, and all the visitors expressed themselves delighted with these new machines, some of which are to go to the Vienna Exhibition.\n\nNAVAL AND MILITARY.\n\nThe screw steamer Scotland, Captain James, sailed from Queenstown on the 12th inst. for Singapore and Hong Kong, via the Suez Canal.\n\nThe following are the details of the officers and men who proceed in the Scotland to strengthen the garrisons in the Straits Settlements and Hong Kong:-To Singapore, Captain Battye, Lieutenant Armstrong, and 79 men of the 10th regiment and 10 men of the Royal Artillery.\n\nTo Hong Kong, Captain Stone, with 294 men and 19 women and children of the 80th Regiment; an armourer sergeant, a sergeant, and 10 men of the Royal Artillery: and 3 men of the Royal Engineers.\n\nMajor Watson, of the Ceylon Rifle Regiment, Captain Hewson, 73rd Foot, and Lieutenant Chevera, of the 73rd Foot, proceed to Hong Kong on duty with the draft of the 80th Regiment, and will afterwards return to Ceylon.\n\nThe medical officer in charge of the troops is Staff Surgeon O'Halloran, who will, after their arrival at their respective stations, proceed to Penang.\n\nThe Mosquito, composite gunboat, 400 tons, and 360-horse power, which was commissioned at Devonport on the 30th ult., for service on the China station, by Lieutenant-Commander William Henry Bond, was moved into Plymouth Sound on the 9th inst., has made the customary trial of her engines, and has embarked her supply of ammunition preparatory to sailing.\n\nLieutenant-Colonel Joseph H. F. H. Hudson, Grenadier Guards, is to be confirmed in his appointment of military secretary to General Henry Renny, in command of the forces in Ceylon.\n\nMONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.\n\nThe suspension of Messrs. Bowles Bros. and Co., noticed in our last issue, has caused the stoppage of the \"Joint National Agency,\" a company formed for general financial and agency purposes in connection with the Japanese now in Europe, amongst whom we are sorry to say are the agents of the Japanese Government, who have lodged Government funds in the hands of the Company.\n\nJudging from the following circular, it seems that the company is utterly crushed, and will be dissolved.\n\n446, Strand, London, 9th November, 1872.\n\nSIR.—With the greatest regret, and by order of the Board of Directors, I have to inform you that in consequence of the sudden and unexpected suspension of payment of one of the bankers of this company, the firm of Messrs. Bowles Brothers and Co., this company has also found it necessary to suspend payment.\n\nIn order at once to secure the assets of the company its immediate winding up has been determined upon, and with this view an extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders will be held here at two o'clock in the afternoon, on Tuesday week, the 19th inst., when a resolution will be submitted to the effect that it has been proved to the satisfaction of the company that it cannot, by reason of its liabilities, continue its business, and that it is advisable to wind up the same.\n\nI am, Sir, your obedient servant,\n\nWALTER H. FARRA, Secretary.\n\nFollowing closely on the failure of Joshua, of Singapore, we have telegrams announcing the stoppage of Chang \"Tee, Watseng and Co., and Absoon and Co., both Chinese firms of importance in the Straits and Saigon trade, with heavy liabilities to European firms.\n\nThe mail also brings advices of the failure and arrest for fraud of A. Velge, a commission merchant at Singapore, by which the banks will also lose.\n\nMessrs. Joshua Brothers and Co., of Great Winchester-street, desire it to be stated that their firms, together with the firms of Joshua Brothers, Melbourne, and Joshua Brothers, Mauritius, are in no way related to or connected with the firm of Joshua Brothers, of Singapore, whose suspension has been announced.\n\nCorrespondence from Shanghai by the last two mails has been very gloomy, and failures are expected before the end of the year, notwithstanding the assistance given here to the Silk market by a combination.\n\nBar Silver has again declined, and the nearest quotation we can give is 59d. per oz., at which rate some small parcels have been sold; the market is weak, and a further slight reduction may be looked for.\n\nThe Bank of Holland has decided to buy no more silver at any price. It has hitherto bought silver at 1.104.65 per Dutch pound, and has not varied the price for years.\n\nBANK AND MISCELLANEOUS SHARES.\n\nTELEGRAPH COMPANIES.\n\n£10\n\nChartered Bank Ind., Aust., and China\n\nAll\n\n59 to 54\n\n13 to 15\n\nAll\n\n23 to 25\n\n10\n\n1 to 15\n\n58 to 60\n\nAll\n\nJOINT STOCK BANKS.\n\n£10\n\nAgra Bank\n\n25\n\nBank of Egypt\n\n20\n\n45\n\nChartered Merc. of India and China\n\n20\n\nCity Bank\n\n+14\n\n1.\n\n100\n\nColonial Bank\n\n500fr.\n\nComptoir D'Escompte of Paris...\n\n2291\n\n100\n\nHong Kong and Shanghai Bank\n\n[Imperial Bank\n\n20\n\n28 to 29\n\n50\n\nLondon and County\n\n20\n\n69 to 58\n\n50\n\nLondon Joint Stock\n\n15\n\n48 to 47\n\n100\n\nLondon and Westminster\n\n20\n\n67 to 62\n\nOriental Bank Corporation\n\nAll\n\n$1 to 42\n\n50\n\nUnion of London...\n\n43 to 44\n\n10\n\nBritish Indian Extension\n\nAll\n\n34 to 144\n\n13\n\nBritish Australian...\n\nAn\n\nA to 99\n\n30\n\nChina Submarine.\n\n10 to 10\n\n10\n\nEastern Telegraph Company\n\n10 to 10\n\n10\n\nGreat Northern\n\nAll\n\n10 to 114\n\n25\n\nIndo-European\n\nAll\n\n14 to 30\n\n30\n\nMediterranean Extension\n\nAll\n\n£ to 7\n\n12\n\nTelegraph Construction Company\n\n£24 to 23\n\n60\n\nIndiarubr.,Gutta Percha &Tel. WorksCo.\n\n45\n\n391 to 301\n\nMISCELLANEOUS\n\n20\n\nBritish India Tea Company\n\nAll\n\n4 to 5\n\nBrit. and Foreign Marine Insurance Co.,\n\n1\n\n6 to\n\n6\n\n20\n\nCeylon Company\n\n***\n\n**\n\nAll\n\n15 to 17\n\n20\n\nDo.\n\n10\n\nLo\n\ndis.\n\n20\n\nDo.\n\nར\n\n4 to\n\n3 dis\n\n50\n\n2 to\n\nI dis.\n\n5\n\nAll\n\nto\n\n53\n\n10\n\nGeneral Credit and Discount Companyj\n\n73\n\nTo\n\n15 pm.\n\n10\n\nHong Kong Gas Company\n\n414\n\n10\n\nInternational Finance Society...\n\n5\n\n1 to dis.\n\n98\n\nJapan Loan, 9 per cent...\n\nAll\n\n110 to 112\n\n$4\n\nLondon and Prov. Marine Insurance Co.\n\n2\n\n24 to 21 pa1.\n\n26\n\nNational Discount Company...\n\n5\n\n121\n\n122\n\n25\n\n50nfr.\n\nOcean Marine Insurance Company\n\nMessageries Maritime of France\n\n5\n\n13 to 14 pm.\n\nAli\n\n50\n\n50\n\n100\n\n21)\n\nP. and O. Steaming Company\n\n170.\n\n1867...\n\n20.\n\nRoyal Mail Steam Company\n\nRealia Marine Insorance Company\n\nAll\n\n51 10\n\n68\n\n10\n\ndis. to par\n\n60\n\n93 to B5\n\nJ\n\n1 to I dis.\n\n4021.\n\nSuez Canal Company\n\n*\n\n20\n\n20\n\nThames and Mersey Marine Lasur. Co.\n\nUniversal Marine Insurance Company!\n\n5 to\n\nFLE\n\nColonial Company\n\nCredit Foncier of England\n\nARTICLES OF IMPORT.\n\nTEA.\n\n1,530\n\n1.360\n\n5pm.\n\n4 to jum\n\nMessrs. Shepard, Harrison, and Rehden's Circular says--\n\nDuring the past few days buying, except at auction without reserve (sales of China or Indian growth taking place daily), has been all but suspended, owing to the disturbance in the money market and the advance in the Bank rate, which is now 7 per cent.; arrivals have also been on an exceedingly large scale; buyers therefore act with extreme caution.\n\nAdvices from China, as to ultimate total shipments, state, \"all will depend on prices paid for common Congou;\" as regards this market, there is no encouragement to ship such here; demand has been \"off\" this class for some time, and late imports of what may be fairly classed as \"good common\" are not saleable over 9d.\n\nThe export trade to all quarters has been inactive.\n\nThe public sales of China have comprised 16,117 packages, of which week amount to 8,211,346 lbs., against 3,161,038 lbs. last year.\n\n14,449 packages have been sold without reserve.\n\nThe deliveries for the sales have been...\n\nBlack-Red leaf: No change as to prices for siftings and leafy; good flavoury kinds at 1s. to 1s 1d. have been scarce, but a better selection is offering from ships now discharging; Souchong and Kaisow kinds at 1s. 3d. to 1s. 5d. offer good value; medium to fine at 1s. 6d. to 2s. are hard of sale; finest sells in small lots at 2s. 1d. to 2s. 6d. per lb.\n\nPakling kinds: No demand.\n\nTayshau leaf: Fall supplies are in course of landing; a few sales at 10d. to 1s, for good common and fair.\n\nBlack leaf: In low and ordinary common there have been occasional small sales at 6d. to 7½d.; fair to good common we quote at 8d. to 10d. per lb., and difficult of sale; preferable kinds 1s. 7d, we make rather lower; fine and finest 1s. 8d. to 2s. 2d., limited at 1s. to 1s. 2d. are scarce; medium to good medium at 1s. 3d. to 1s. 6d. are...\n\nSouchong: Few transactions at no alteration in value.\n\nScented Tea, Canton kinds--Caper: There has been fair trade doing, as late good common to fair 10d. to 1s., good to medium 1s. 1d. to 1s. 4d, fine imports are of desirable quality, many parcels being strong scented; 1s. 5d. to 1s. 8d., finest 1s. 9d. to 2s. per lb.\n\nScented Orange Pekoe: Limited supplies, but sufficient for present wants, Foochow growth being in full supply, and selling at a moderate scale of prices.\n\nGreen Large sales by auction without reserve; the imports, ex Glenroy and Ajax, over 800,000 lbs., offering a varied selection, chiefly of Peling Suey leaf, which has sold at an average 1d. per lb. decline, No. 1 Gunpowder selling down to 2s. 11d., other grades in proportion.\n\nSlogane and Fychow leaf, with the comparatively small supply, has been selling at extreme rates.\n\nCanton and Japan kinds: No change.\n\nSILK.\n\nMessrs. Kilburn, Kershaw, and Co. report as follows:--\n\nThe slight improvement in demand which had shown itself recently has been checked by the movements of the money market, and buyers generally seen disposed to wait; there is no change in quotations.",
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        "content_text": "203\n\nNov. 18, 1872.] THE LONDON AND CHINA TELEGRAPH.\n\nHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,\n\nAUSTRALIA, AND CHINA.\n\nHATTON-COURT, THREAD NEEDLE-STREET, LONDON\n\nIncorporated by Royal Charter. Paid-up Capital, £800,000.\n\nCOURT OF DIRECTORS, 1872-75. CHAIRMAN.\n\nANDREW CASSELS, Esq. Frederick W. Jeligers, Esq. Emile Lenta, Esq. John Jones, Esq.\n\nWm. Maenganan, Esq. Thomas Lancaster, Esq. William Paterson, Esq.\n\nLudwig Wiese, Esq.\n\nMANAGER.\n\nJohn Howard Gwyther.\n\nSUB MANAGER.\n\nJames Macdonald,\n\nSECRETARY.\n\nWillem Charles Mallins.\n\nBAKERS.\n\nLondon The Bank of England; the City Bank. Scotland-The National Bank of Scotland.\n\nBombay.\n\nAGENCIES AND BRANCHES.\n\nRangoon.\n\nSingapore. Batavia\n\nHong Kong\n\nCalcutta.\n\nShanghai, Amoy.\n\nHankow. The Corporation buy and sell, and receive for collection, Bills of Exchange, payable at the above-named places; issue Letters of Credit; undertake the purchase and sale of Indian Government and other Securities; hold them for safe custody; and receive Interest or Dividends as they become due.\n\nDeposits of money are received for not less than twelve months, bearing Interest at 3 per cent. per annum.\n\nHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK\n\nOF INDIA, LONDON, AND CHINA.\n\nIncorporated by Royal Charter,\n\nHead Office-65, OLD BROAD-STREET, LONDON, E.C.\n\nBranches and Agencies:\n\nBombay, Calcutta, Madras. Colombo. Kandy. Galle, Matric.\n\nSETTLEMENTS and Java-\n\nIn INDIA\n\nCEYLON\n\nSTRAITS\n\nCHINA\n\nJAPAN\n\nSingapore, Penang, Batavia.\n\nHong Kong, Foochow, Shanghai,\n\nCanton, Hankow\n\nYokohama.\n\nBankers:-\n\nBank of England,\n\nLondon Joint-Stock Bank.\n\nThe Bank receives money on deposit, buys and sells Bills of Exchange, issues Letters of Credit and Circular Notes, and transacts the usual Banking and Agency business connected with the East, on terms to be had on application.\n\nCOMPTOIR\n\nD'ESCOMPTE\n\nDE\n\nPARIS.\n\nIncorporated by National Decrees of 7th and 8th of March, 1848, and by Imperial Decree of 20th July, 1854, and 31st December, 1868.\n\nRecognised by the International Convention of 30th April, 1862\n\nCAPITAL, fully paid up, £3,200,000,\n\nReserved Fund ... 1,200,000... £800,000\n\nHEAD OFFICE.-14. Rue Bergere Paris.\n\nAGENCIES AT-Lyons. Marseilles, Nantes, Mulhouse, Roubaix (France) Brussels Belgium, Alexandria (Egypt), Calcutta. Bombay, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Saigon (Cochin China), Bourbon (Reunion), and Yokohama (Japan).\n\nLONDON BANK-The Union Bank of London.\n\nLONDON AGENCY-144. Leadenhall-street E.C.\n\nMANAGER.-Theod. Dromel.\n\nThe London Agency grants Drafts and Letters of Credit, and purchases or collects Bills payable at the above-named places.\n\n819\n\nORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.\n\nIncorporated by Royal Charter, August 30, 1851.\n\nPAID-UP CAPITAL. £1,500,000.\n\nRESERVED FUND, £444,000.\n\nThe Corporation grant Drafts and negotiate or collect Bills payable at Bombay, Calcutta, Colombo, Foochow, Hong Kong, Kandy, Madras. Mauritius, Melbourne, Point de Galle, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Yokohama, and Ningpo, on terms which may be ascertained at their office. They also issue Circular Notes for use of Travellers by the Overland Route.\n\nThey undertake the agency of parties connected with India, the purchase and sale of Indian and other Securities, the custody of the same, the receipt of Interest, Dividends, Pay, Pensions, &c., and the effecting of remittances between the above-named dependencies.\n\nThey also receive deposits of £100 and upwards for fixed periods, the terms for which may be ascertained on application at their offices.\n\nOffice hours, Ten to Three: Saturdays Ten to Two.\n\nThreadneedle-street, London\n\n1272\n\nCHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE\n\nCOMPANY (Limited).\n\nIn conformity with the SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS, adopted and confirmed at the EXTRAORDINARY MEETINGS of SHAREHOLDERS held at HONG KONG on the 1st and 15th Feb., altering clauses Nos. 13, 14, 132, and 139 of the Articles of Association (such changes to take effect from 1st November, 1871), the net Profits of the Company will, from that date, be distributed as follows, viz.:\n\nTwo-thirds (2/3) to all contributors, whether Shareholders or not, in proportion to the net amount of premia contributed by each.\n\nOne third to Shareholders generally, according to the number of Shares held by each.\n\nLONDON AGENTS-FEARON AND CO., 54, GREAT ST. Helen's. E.C., By whom risks to all Eastern ports are taken at current rates.\n\nHONG KONG AND SHANGHAI\n\nBANKING CORPORATION.\n\nCapital, $6,000,000. Paid up, $1,500,000. Reserve Fund, $900,000.\n\nCOURT OF DIRECTORS AND HEAD OFFICE IN HONG\n\nKong.\n\nLONDON MANAGER-W.H. Vacher, #2, Lombard-street\n\nBANKERS-London and County Bank.\n\nBRANCHES AND AGENCIES\n\nHong Kong Shanghai\n\nFoochow Ningpo\n\nHankow\n\nYokohama\n\nHiogo Manila\n\nSaigon\n\nSingapore\n\nBombay Calcutta\n\nThe Bank grants DRAFTS upon and negotiates or collects BILLS at any of its Agencies or Branches; also receives DEPOSITS for fixed periods, at rates varying with the period of deposit.\n\nTHE HIGH PRICE OF MEAT.\n\nGreat economy effected by using\n\nWALL LIGHTS AND LUSTRES FOR\n\nGAS AND CANDLES. CHANDELIERS IN BRONZE AND ORMOLU. MODERATOR LAMPS AND LAMPS FOR INDIA. TABLE GLASS OF ALL KINDS. ORNAMENTAL GLASS, ENGLISH AND FOREIGN\n\nLONDON-Show Rooms, 45, Oxford-street, W.\n\nBIRMINGHAM-Manufactory and Show Rooms Broad-street.\n\nESTABLISHED 1807.\n\nTHE SOCIETY FOR THE DIFFUSION OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE IN CHINA.\n\nFOUNDED IN PEKING Nov. 1871, under the patronage of the Foreign Ministers and Residents in the Chinese Capital, Secretary in Peking, De S. W. Bade (Britt Legation): Sec. for Great Britain, Professor Summers (Chair Once, 3, George-yard, Lombard-street, who will be happy to receive the names of gentlemen who desire to become members, or to subscribe to the Peking Magazine, published by the Society. Sub. £3 per annum. The Magazine to non-members, 6s. per annum from members.\n\nTWO\n\nEDUCATION.-ST, LEONARD'S-ON-SEA.\n\nTWO LADIES of great experience, and possessing excellent testimonials, RECEIVE A limited number of YOUNG LADIES or CHILDREN needing sea air, careful training, and education.\n\nPARENTS residing abroad would find this most desirable home. References can be given for England, India, China and Japan.\n\nFor terms Co., address M1. H., London and China Telegraph Office, 2, Cowper's-court, Cornhill, E.C.\n\nK. de PIOTROWSKI, COMMISSION MERCHANT & GENERAL AGENT\n\nHIOGO-KOBE,\n\nJAPAN.\n\nCOWASJEE DINSHAW. Close to the Landing Place, Depot of EUROPEAN, CHINA, AND INDIAN GOODS. WINE, BEER, CHAMPAGNE, and SPIRITS of the best quality Bombay-made Soda Water and Lemonade Perfumery, Confectionery, Oilman's Stores, and Stationery of every description. Sola Topees and Canvas Shoes, &c., &c.\n\nSTEAMER POINT, ADEN. Drawing and Reading-room free to Passengers. The London and China Express ON SALE.\n\nT. W. JACKSON,\n\nLIEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT\n\nOF MEAT.\n\nRead carefully the printed instructions. CAUTION.-None genuine without Baron Liebig's the inventor's, signature.\n\nBeware of all imitation extract.\n\nCEYLON.\n\nCOFFEE ESTATES FOR SALE,\n\nSAN\n\nFRANCISCO.\n\nTHE LONDON & CHINA TELEGRAPH. THE FOURTEENTH Volume of this\n\nJOURNAL commenced on the 1st of January 1872. Terms for advertising, 2s. 6d. per five lines and 6d. for each additional line.\n\nSubscriptions and Advertisements received abroad by the following Agents:- Paris\n\nRICHARD & Co. Passage des Princes.\n\nThe Agency will conduct Banking business of every description with the Continent. India, China, &c., upon terms to be ascertained at the Office.\n\nin size from 48 to 1,500 acres, and in price from £200 to £24,000,\n\nALEX. BROWN,\" Kandy.\n\nN.B. Fifty-seven estates now on the register.\n\nTHE AGRA BANK (Limited).\n\nEstablished in 1839.\n\nCAPITAL 1,000,000.\n\nHead Office: NICHOLAS LANE, LOMBARD-STREET,\n\nLONDON.\n\nBranches in Edinburgh, Calcutta Bombay, Madras, Kurrachee. Agra, Lahore, Shanghai, Hong Kong.\n\nCurrent accounts are kept at the head office on the terms customary with London bankers, and interest allowed when the credit balance does not fall below £100.\n\nDeposits received for fixed periods on the following terms, viz.:-At 4 per cent. per annum, subject to twelve months' notice of withdrawal. For shorter periods deposits will be received on terms to be agreed upon.\n\nBills issued at the current exchange of the day on any of the branches of the Bank free of extra charge; and approved bills purchased or sent for collection.\n\nSales and purchases effected in British and Foreign Securities, In East India Stock and Loans, and the safe custody of the same undertaken, Interest drawn, and army, navy, and civil pay and pensions realised.\n\nEvery other description of banking business and money agency, British and Indian, transacted.\n\nJ. THOMSON Chairman.\n\nSCHOUT AND CO., SHIPBROKERS AND FORWARDING AGENTS, AMSTERDAM\n\nALEXANDER BROWN, ESTATE AND GENERAL AGENT, KANDY, CEYLON,\n\nVISITS and reports on Coffee Plantations, estimates Crops, values Properties, buys and sells Lands, Goods, and Produce on Commission, and transacts all kinds of Estate and Agency Business.\n\nHOLLOWAY'S PILLS\n\nCOUNSEL AND COMFORT. A disordered stomach throws the whole system out of gear, and renders us unfit both for work and enjoyment. A few doses of these strengthening and purifying Pills, however, speedily restore order, and re-enable the taker, according to the accompanying directions, will, without difficulty, enable the stomach to digest its food.\n\nThese excellent Pills are suitable alike for the peer as the peasant, the soldier and the sailor, and particularly for those in foreign climates.\n\nHolloway's Pills are very useful in checking feverish attacks, bilious complaints, and inflammation; they have also made the most signal cures in cases of dropsy and disease of the kidneys, heart, and lungs, when the sufferers seemed past the aid of medicine.\n\nHamburg Bremen\n\nLisbon.\n\nMr. Cocoto,\n\nR.CARL.\n\nG. STEINMEYER.\n\nHolland-Rotterdam 1.A. Kramers.\n\nAmsterdam MACKAY, BOGERT,&nd Co.\n\nALGUSTE PEDRO CABILIO.\n\nRua des l'oyaes de'. Bento 20.\n\nWN.II. FOGG & C.,82, Burling\n\n80p.\n\nNew York............\n\nSan Francisco.......\n\nAlexandria\n\nSuez.... Aden\n\nPoint de Galle..........\n\nColombo....... Singapore, Labuan, and Sarawak ......\n\nPenang\n\nSaigon.... Batavia Samarang. Sourabaya.. Anjer-Straits\n\nSamla......\n\nManila ......\n\nHong Kong, Canton, Macao and Swatow Amoy\n\nFoochow many\n\nHankow....................\n\nShanghai\n\nTien-Tsin.....\n\nJ. W SULLIVAN 510, Washing\n\nton-street.\n\nCOWASJEE DINSHAW,\n\nMr CM. Bauxsa, Oriental,\n\nHotel.\n\nLAITLAND & Co.\n\nJOHN LITTLE & Co., Singapore\n\nSANDLANDS BUTTRAF, & Co.\n\nW. G. HALK and Co.\n\nHonorow & Co.\n\nJACORSON, VAN DEN BERG & Col\n\nHOUGHTON & Co.\n\nG. Scauir, Anjer Hotel.\n\nLOTZAGA & Co.\n\nMacEwen & Co.\n\nBROWN & Co.\n\nHEDGE & Co.\n\nVIRGO, MATTHEWS, & Co.\n\nIT, Fogg & Co.\n\nJAMES HENDERSON\n\nNagusaki-Japan... PIGNATEL & Co.\n\nYokohama\n\nOsaka and Hiogo... K. DE PIOTROWSKI\n\nOFFICE, 2, COWPER'S-COURT, CORNHILL, E.C\n\n(Over the JERUSALEM.)\n\nTHE LONDON AND CHINA TELEGRAPH. [Nov. 18, 1872\n\nCHINA SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH COMPANY (LIMITED),\n\nIN CONNECTION WITH THE\n\nEASTERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LIMITED.\n\nTARIFF TO CHINA AND JAPAN.\n\nOn and after 15th OCTOBER the following Rates for Telegrams\n\nof Twenty Words will come into force:--\n\nFROM LONDON,\n\nTO HONG KONG)\n\nSHANGHAI JAPAN\n\n£6 0 0\n\n7 0 0\n\nFROM PROVINCIAL\n\nSTATIONS.\n\n£6 1 0\n\n7 1 0\n\nHalf the above Rates for every additional Ten Words beyond Twenty Words.\n\nNo charge for Postage will be made on Messages to China and Japan, which are posted at Hong Kong, Shanghai, or Nagasaki.\n\nMessages should be given in at the Falmouth Company's Office, No. 74, OLD BROAD-STREET, LONDON.\n\nMessages sent from Postal Stations should be ordered\n\nVIA FALMOUTH\n\nthese words being signalled as an instruction by the Postal authorities free of charge.\n\nTHOMAS FULLER, Secretary.\n\nOld Broad-street, London, E.C..\n\n9th October, 1872\n\nDRUGS, CHEMICALS, &c..\n\nWHOLESALE AND FOR EXPORTATION.\n\nDRUGS, &c., guaranteed genuine as imported, and PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS made in strict accordance with the Pharmacopoeia.\n\nW. L. H. SKEEN AND CO.,\n\nPHOTOGRAPHERS,\n\nCOLOMBO, CEYLON.\n\nInvite inspection of their large collection of\n\nAll Orders accompanied by Drafts, or sent through Merchants, attended to promptly, and VIEWS OF CEYLON, NATIVE CHARACTERS, &C\n\nexecuted upon the best terms.\n\nBAISS BROTHERS & CO.,\n\nDRUG MERCHANTS, &c., GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS\n\nFOR CHEMICALS, &c.,\n\n102. LEADENHALL STREET, LONDON, E.C.\n\nTHE CHINA AND JAPAN AGENCY.\n\nFor the Purchase and Shipment of Goods of all kinds to Ports in China, Japan, the Straits Settlements, &c. Orders for Furniture, Stores, Books, and Personal Requirements of every description promptly executed, either by Overland Route or Clipper Sailing Vessels.\n\nThe articles in all cases are carefully selected by persons who have had personal experience of the wants of residents in China and Japan.\n\nOrders should be accompanied either by a remittance, or a reference for payment in London, All communications to be addressed, and remittances made payable, to\n\nTHE MANAGER, AND JAPAN AGENCY, Cowper's-court, Cornhill, London, E.C.\n\nCATALOGUES POST FREE.\n\nMAC EWEN AND CO., QUEEN'S ROAD\n\nHONG KONG, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS.\n\nSpecial Agents for the\n\nLondon and China Express.\n\nCAUTION\n\nSTEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS for Children Getting their Teeth. Purchasers are requested to BEWARE OF IMITATIONS of this Medicine, and to observe in every case that the words \"John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey,\" are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet, without which none are genuine.\n\nSold by all Chemists and Druggists, in packets at 1s. 1d. each.",
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        "content_text": "52\n\nUniversal Marine Insurance Co\n\n(Sd)\n\nDr. Alfred Foster Sec\n\nCommercial Union Assurance Co\n\n(Sd)\n\nMr Alex & Rose Adjuster of Claims\n\nMaritime Insurance Co\n\nfor Hector Woodfull\n\nHome & Colonial Marine\n\nInsurance Company\n\n(Sd)\n\nLimited\n\nd Seay.\n\nPor T. A. Clard\n\nManager of Canton\n\nMr M&Likes\n\nAgent\n\nOcean Marine Insurance Co\n\n(Sd)\n\nLa Prairie\n\nfor\n\nSec\n\n7\n\nAmson Marine Insurance Co\n\n(Sd)\n\nLtd\n\nB.W. Steder for Secy\n\nNational Marine Insurance Co\n\nof\n\nS. Australia\n\n(Sd) P. J Matheson",
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        "content_text": "Mc. RYRIE-No.\n\nThe CHIEF JUSTICE-If I recollect right, After some further discussion on the verbal construction the words \"to be readily marketable\" were substituted for \"for the advantageous management of the affairs of the company,\" and the other alterations suggested by the Attorney General were agreed to.\n\nThe ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved that the preamble, as amended stand part of the Bill.\n\nThe COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded. Mr. KESWICK-I think, your Excellency, we have not proved in evidence that the allegations in this preamble are facts. A good deal which has been elicited from the witnesses goes to prove the contrary. I will not take up the time of the Council by entering at large upon the whole question. Probably we have all made up our minds, but I will bring it to an issue by proposing an amendment that the preamble has not been proved.\n\nMr. RYRIO-I will second that. I agree with what my friend on the right has said, that they have not proved the preamble. The company has been conducted for over ten years now, and has been an eminently successful company as was shown by the fact that before the failure of their agents the shares were worth $3,000 with only $1,000 paid up. The fact of their being now only $1,700 has nothing to do with any loss as insurance agents, but is simply on account of the loss they sustained by the failure of their agents. Therefore, I think the shares as they were before were satisfactory. They admit their company has been a great success and say they wish to make it a greater success. Before the Bill is passed I have other objections to make, but on the preamble I only object that it has not, on their own showing, been proved.\n\nThe ATTORNEY-GENERAL-I wish to say one word on this amendment. We perfectly well understand that it is not upon the words of the preamble that the objection is based, but upon the powers proposed to be conferred. I take it that it is not upon a matter of words that we vote but upon the measure. I have heard no reasons to show why a company in this fix should not receive the concession asked for. I should have preferred that the power had been given by a general Ordinance, but the Council refused that.\n\nThe CHIEF JUSTICE also spoke against the amendment, and explained that he also would have preferred that the powers sought for should have been conferred by a general Ordinance, but said the Attorney-General and he differed in opinion as to what that Ordinance should be.\n\nThe amendment was then put and lost, three voting for it and five against, viz., Ayes:-Mr. Keswick, Mr. Lowcock, and Mr. Ryrie; Noes: The Attorney-General, the Colonial Secretary, the Chief Justice, the Colonial Treasurer, and the Governor.\n\nMr. KESWICK-The Council, I presume, then, consider that the statements made have been proved, but we have now to consider a very much more important question, and that is, whether the policy indicated by the preamble is one which should receive the support of this Council. It appears to me it would be a very grave error to pass a measure of this kind. If this Company has special legislation in its favour and by such acquires the right to increase its shares and diminish their value, it would be quite competent for any other company to come forward and claim it as a precedent, and if they make no better proof of their right and the facts alleged than have the Company now petitioning I think we would be giving to the Companies of this Colony facilities for doing a great deal of injury. The policy this preamble indicates a desire to pass in this Legislature I object to entirely. I propose that the preamble be not passed.\n\nThe COLONIAL SECRETARY-If a Bill were brought in by any other Company I would unquestionably support it. The original Bill was brought in by me to give to all Companies the power of redoing their shares within fixed limits.\n\nMr. KESWICK-For that I voted,\n\nThe COLONIAL SECRETARY-I am aware of that. Well, now, we are simply taking it piecemeal, and that is why I should support this and any other similar application.\n\nMr. Lowcock-I beg to second the motion of the hon. member on the other side, and wish at the same time to state that I do so, not from any wish to prevent the Company obtaining the relief they seek, but simply because I do not consider that the preamble has been proved, and that private legislation is most undesirable in this Colony altogether. The means this Company have adopted to attain their end are quite unnecessary, and would cause other Companies to take similar action which would be very undesirable.\n\nThe ATTORNEY-GENERAL-I am glad to hear my hon. friend opposite has no objection to the relief the Company wish to obtain, and I apprehend they would not have come to us if they could have obtained it in any other way short of the complicated, expensive, and rather disastrous course of winding up the Company and starting afresh. I do think when a company is in such a position as this we ought not to drive them into taking such a strong step as we would then do. If any other Company came in the same way and made out a good case I should be glad to support it, but I should be very loath to reduce the shares of a company which started at the point to which we are, I hope, about to reduce these shares. There is no other company which has shares of the same very large amount as the China Traders' Insurance Company.\n\nMr. Keswick's amendment that the preamble be not passed was then put, when there voted for it-Mr. Keswick, Mr. Ryrie, and Mr. Lowcock; against-the Governor, the Chief Justice, the Colonial Secretary, the Attorney-General, the Acting Colonial Treasurer.\n\nThe clauses having passed through Committee with verbal alterations,\n\nThe GOVERNOR proposed that the Bill do pass.\n\nMr. RYRIE-Before it passes I would renew my objections to it as a piece of legislation quite novel in this Colony. I don't think that any instance can be brought forward where legislation of this kind has ever been attempted before. The advantage of the privileges which the Company wishes to get are such as is not enjoyed by other companies of a like nature. I consider, as I have already said, that this Company could as easily have followed the course adopted by similar companies in this Colony, and not have come to this Council in the way it has. Such legislation has a vicious tendency. I don't wish to say anything of the present directors of the Company, but what use may others make of this Bill to induce shareholders to join them? They might say it is Company under the special protection of the Government-a special Bill has been brought in to bolster it up, and if you have another misfortune you will get another Bill. I think it quite possible such may be done. When we see other companies without special legislation doing a business like this Company and without coming here, I don't see why the time of this Council should be taken up in legislating as it has been. There are many more important subjects, and the hours which have been taken up by this Bill might have been much better occupied. What has the Legislature to do with this Company? It is not as though it were the only one in the Colony; there are numerous others. It has no grievance. If any one comes here they must come with a grievance. It is quite novel to me to hear that because a Company has been successful it must come to the Legislature to make it still more successful. I never heard of such a thing. I object to this Bill as being a vicious form of legislation. It is my intention to lodge a protest against it, and in that I shall be joined I think by the others who have voted with me.\n\n3\n\nThe ATTORNEY-GENERAL-The other Companies are on a different footing-the Canton and Union. The constitution of the Union I am not acquainted with, but they are private partnerships which have control over their own affairs and adjust them as they please.\n\nMr. RYRIE-Is it not the same with this Company?\n\nThe ATTORNEY-GENERAL-No, the existence of this Company is a creature of law, and is tied down in such a way by the memorandum of association that they cannot do what other companies do which are not incorporated under the Companies' Ordinance.\n\nMr. RYRIE-I deny that,\n\nMr. Lowcock-Both are incorporated. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL-I was not aware of that. Probably they reserve to themselves the power of winding up.\n\nMr. RYRIE-The China Traders' liability is limited. The other Companies are unlimited, and are bound to the last penny of their money for any loss. We are reducing the liability of the China Traders' to $1,100, which is far too little. Why should we give legal sanction for this? If the Company like to do it themselves, let them do it.\n\nThe ATTORNEY-GENERAL-They cannot without the assistance of this Council,\n\nMr. Lowcock-Like the Canton they might, without stopping their business, have wound themselves up and reconstituted themselves\n\n177",
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        "content_text": "С наше \n\nfurnished by Mr Ede, sending to the Union Insurance Society.\n\nMaine Insurance Offices in China\n\n  \n    Name\n    Limited or Unlimited\n    Capital\n    Value of each share\n  \n  \n    Canton Insurance Office\n    Unlimited\n    $720,000\n    $2,400\n  \n  \n    Union Insurance Society of Canton\n    Unlimited\n    $1,250,000\n    $2,500\n  \n  \n    China Insurance Co.\n    Unlimited\n    $789,400\n    $2,789\n  \n  \n    Yangtze Insurance Association\n    \n    $836,820\n    \n  \n  \n    Shanghai Insurance Association\n    Limited\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Thena Traders Insurance Limited\n    $1,000,000\n    $5,000\n    \n  \n  \n    Minia. Japan Marine (Winding up)\n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Chinese Finance Co Limited\n    $1,500,000\n    $1000\n    \n  \n\n  \n    Name\n    Amount paid\n    Periods for which incorporated\n    Annual/Triennial/Permanent\n  \n  \n    Canton Insurance Office\n    $480\n    \n    Annual\n  \n  \n    Union Insurance Society of Canton\n    $836\n    \n    Triennial\n  \n  \n    China Insurance Co.\n    $697\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Yangtze Insurance Association\n    $699\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Thena Traders Insurance Limited\n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Chinese Finance Co Limited\n    $630\n    \n    Financial\n  \n\n  \n    Name of Director\n    \n  \n  \n    Wa Keswick\n    & a Controlling Committee\n  \n  \n    Verrarient Syrie, Leverett Hoppin, Safor,\n    \n  \n  \n    Kabruyenple, Barnes, Keswick.\n    \n  \n  \n    Haven, Nart, Bell, Haufen's\n    \n  \n  \n    Eubboy, Vachers.\n    Permanent\n  \n  \n    leaton, Rebow, Karbery.\n    \n  \n  \n    Ricarse, Rennedion.\n    \n  \n  \n    JAndré, Belilies. Purno, Kev, Creary, Trull chung, Sung Song.\n    \n  \n\nGandais. Inter Colmier Sunetang",
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        "content_text": "244\n\nin\n\nCanton Insurance Office\n\nNorth China Ins: Comp\n\nUnion Ins Society\n\nSubscribed capital\n\npaid up 300 shares of Govoria $444.44\n\n  \n    5000\n    la\n  \n  \n    1000\n    H, 2000\n    Is 600\n  \n  \n    500\n    \n    Jangleze ons. Association 1200\n  \n  \n    Chinese Ins. Company 1500\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    China Traders Ins Compte 200\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    $2500...$ 500\n    Hr 500\n    \n  \n  \n    $1000 -\n    Hs500\n    \n  \n  \n    $200\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    $5000-$1500\n    \n    \n  \n\nsuggested by a member of\n\nCouncil (In Keswick) that what is required\n\nmight be accomplished by winding up\n\nand re-establishing\n\nthe Company and re-\n\non a\n\nbeen\n\nsame\n\ndifferent basis. This plan has\n\nbeen very carefully considered by the Directors of the China Trader's Insurance.\n\nCompany is,\n\nLimited and, as is perfectly\n\nwell known, there opinion is that such a course would be detrimental\n\nto the interests of the Company,\n\ngreat number of the shareholders\n\nbeing Chinese, residing at the various port\n\nin China and\n\nJapan, they would not understand the adoption of such\n\na course and might\n\nmisconstrue\n\nthe intention, even if thought advisable\n\nsuch a\n\nwould be most\n\nproceeding wo\n\nExpensive and tedious.\n\nIn conclusion I would point out that\n\nthe reduction in the value of\n\nthe shares\n\nwould certainly have no such Effect as\n\nthe Chief Justice, on John small appear to anticipate in regard Ordinance, 13:. that of enabling\n\nad to the General\n\nmen of",
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        "content_text": "Date of Registration \n\nCompanies Registered in the Office of the Registrar of Companies, Hong Kong \n\n  \n    Name of Company\n    Nominal Capital\n    Number of Shares\n    Paid-up Capital\n    Date of Registration\n  \n  \n    Brion Dock, Dry Dock of Hong Kong & Whampoa\n    $500,000\n    500 of $1000\n    \n    1865, July 31\n  \n  \n    \n    $1,000,000\n    200 of $5000\n    $200,000\n    1865, Oct. 12\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    $800,000\n    1866, Mar. 2\n  \n  \n    Amalgamated with the Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock Company - June 1870.\n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    $800,000\n    7,500 of $100\n    $600,000\n    1866, Apl. 2\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    2000 of $100\n    $200,000\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    $185,800\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    $40,000\n    400 of $100\n    \n    1866, Oct. 11\n  \n  \n    \n    $1,000,000\n    2000 of $500\n    \n    1866, Dec. 14\n  \n  \n    \n    $1,250,000\n    \n    \n    1867, Sep. 12\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    2000 of $1000\n    $400,000\n    1867, Sep. 23\n  \n  \n    \n    $100,000\n    \n    \n    1867\n  \n  \n    China Traders Insurance Co., Limited\n    \n    \n    \n    1865, Oct. 20\n  \n  \n    Hong Kong Hotel Co., Limited\n    $1,500,000\n    3000 of $500\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Luso-Chinese Banking Corporation, Limited\n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock Co., Limited\n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Union Insurance Society of Canton\n    $31,500\n    \n    \n    1866\n  \n  \n    Hong Kong Fire Insurance Co., Limited\n    $1,000,000\n    250 of $5000\n    $244,500\n    1868\n  \n  \n    China Sea, Saigon & Straits Steamship Co.\n    \n    6000 of $100\n    \n    1868\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    1000 of $100\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Hong Kong Distillery Co., Limited\n    \n    \n    \n    1869\n  \n  \n    Victoria Fire Insurance Co., Limited\n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    China & Straits Steam Navigation Co., Limited\n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Blundell, Spence & Co., Limited\n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Chinese Sugar Refining Co., Limited\n    $300,000\n    3000 of $100\n    \n    1870, Feb. 4\n  \n  \n    Marine Insurance Co., Limited\n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Hong Kong, Singapore & Borneo Trading Co.\n    \n    \n    \n    1871\n  \n  \n    Hong Kong & China Bakery Co., Limited\n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Canton Insurance Office\n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    Wound up\n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    3000 of $500\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    Wound up\n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    500 of $500\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    Wound up\n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    600 of $50\n    $30,000\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    $500,000\n    5000 of $100\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    $2,000,000\n    4000 of $500\n    $400,000\n    1871, Apl. 19\n  \n  \n    \n    $2,500,000\n    25,000 of $100\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Amoy & China Rice Co., Limited\n    $1,500,000\n    \n    \n    1872, July 27\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    1500 of $1000\n    $300,000\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    $200,000\n    \n    \n    1872, June 19\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    300 of $5000\n    $133,332\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    $250,000\n    \n    \n    1872, Sept. 12\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    2200 of $10\n    $30,555\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    $30,000\n    \n    \n    1872, Dec. 11\n  \n  \n    \n    $1,500,000\n    \n    \n    1874, Aug. 22\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    $61,111\n    \n  \n\nPage 321",
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        "content_text": "328\n\nEnglish companies to adopt the usage of foreign association 40 page !!\n\n14.\n\nI don't know what the Chief Justice had for this opinion about the class of men, who are at the direction of Companies here.\n\nOn the 6th March last in a letter he said \"If companies are to be reduced to that state &c. \"Directions then will not be persons \"such as are now filling \"the position but persons who will \"get business by the large amounts they will pay as bribes to, and when the insured ones come to make \"This claim he will get what the policy may give him \"nothing more.\" (See Daily Press 7th March 1876).\n\nI have two or three remarks to make in the return of Companies by the Chief Justice, notably that the Union Insurance Company is limited and that the shares are 250 of $5,000 each. There are 500 shares of $2,500 each and 2500 paid up. There is unlimited liability in the members. It is quite likely that several Companies have failed, but so did the Harbouring Mining venture.\n\n(Jane Porter)\n\nCommercial &c.\n\nSigned J. Russell\n\nActing Attorney General.\n\nGardner Sub\n\nColonial Secretary.",
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        "content_text": "# 八十月九年庚 \n\n## Intimations\n\nNATIONAL BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED\n\n## Shipping\n\nKE LONDON PLY SUEZ CANAL\n\nThe Steamship \"Wangies,\" Captain A. Ta, will be despatched on or about the 27th instant, with instructions received from Messrs. TURNER & Co., Glasgow, as the Managing Agents by J. up till noon of WEDNESDAY, the 22nd September. Messa UAY, 27th instant, for Agents RE TURNE & Uo. ilacs as the Kan Palus to the 40 of the CENTER' As a this P Sure, Royal Naval Tara, according to Epevilestion and Condition, while \n\nR. HORNE BOYD, \nAcing Monger. \nThe lowest, or any Tonies, will not be necessarily accepted.\n\nHongkong, September 23, 1880.\n\nE. A JOREY, \nNurai Samhaager, \nH. M. Naval Yard.\n\nHongkong, October 31, 1880.\n\n## Notices\n\nCHAN & GILBERT & Co. \nCINE, WAH, AND CLOSS SANELS, JEWELL, R., AND STICLES, have been appointed Sole Agents for VOILAND Sed Sour's Geleia od Ma RINE ES, UPKRA GLASSES, and TELESCOPES.\n\nHongkong, September 4, 1880.\n\nCANTON INSURANCE OFFICE. \nNOTICE is hereby given, that the Chr Niuary Tensei MEETING of the SHARKHOLDERS in the above will be Held at the eye of the limited, No. 7, Q's ROAD THURSDAY.\n\n## Classifieds\n\n### For Sale\n\nLANE, CRAWFORD & Co. \nHAVE FOR SALE, \nEx \"GLAMIS CASTLE\" AND \"GLENEAGLEH” \nYARTRIDGE CASES. \nCARTRIDGE MACHINES. \nCARTRIDGE BELTS. \nCARTRIDOL EXTRACTORS. \nTHICK and THIN WATS. \nSEOT-All Sizes. \nPOWDER(Picot & WILKE). \nDRAM FLASKS. \nCHRISTMAS CARDS, \nLAST MAIL FOR HOME POSTAGE 17A PROXIMO.\n\nHongkong, Üstobar 21, 1883.\n\nKELLY HAVE just Received their NEW MOCK CHRISTMAS CARDS.\n\n### To Let\n\nJARDING, MATHESON & C \nAgath \nCatkan Jusannes Cice Bangkouz, utóber 1, 1360.\n\nTO LET, \nMAT. Lo No. 3, PIEST-CLASS \nGRANITA GODOWNS, \nApply to MEYER & Co. Hongkong, July 3, 1870.\n\n### Shipping\n\n#### Sailing Vessels\n\nFor San Francisco: \nThe American Ship \"Annie Smilty\" will load cargo at the above Port, and will have quick despatch.\n\nFor Freight, apply to VOGEL, & Ú \nHongkong, Catober 7, 1880.\n\nFor New York: \nThe Ship \"Rai. Druidry,\" Captain Master, will load here at the above Port, and will have quick despatch.\n\nFor Freight or Passage, apply to GEO. B. STEVENS & CO. \nHongkong, Quiej 20, 1880.\n\nFor London via Suez Canal: \nThe Ship \"Eine Brulght\" will load cargo at the above Port, and will have quick despatch.\n\nFor Freight, apply to RUSSELL & CA \nHongkong, Debobur 5, 1880.\n\nFor Havre and Hamburg: \nThe Ship \"Aitebams ¿liaris\" will load cargo at the above Port, and will have quick despatch.\n\nFor Freight, apply to ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. \nHongkong, piemtor 13, 1880.\n\n## Auctions\n\nAUCTION OF ELEGANT PARNIAN-MADE \nHOUSEHOLD FURNITURE PIANO, PLATED-WARE, PICTURES, ENG AND A WICAL BILLIARD TABLES, 20, &c.\n\nLANE, CRAWFORD & CO. have received instructions to sell by Public Auction.\n\n## Insurance\n\nLE CERCLE-TRANSPORTS, \nSOCIETE ANONYME D'ASSORANOLK MARITIMES, MARSEILLE. \nJayzval SubsCRIEND,... 13,000,000 Franas. \nCAPITAL PA- 3,150,000 \n\nARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. \nHongkong, Sept. 30, 1880.\n\nROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. \nNorial Exhibita of Visteri NBANCHAL shortly after patchoù fo=7HE Tuderdgnad, Ageora lur the bes \nof 1280, healden marous Teen \nfannot \normana Bilver Friso Medal s tha, \nNG Book, \nKaroge \nvivo \nor \narrival roa 0,91 CHAMPEADY, \nAgent \nHongkong Delther 50, 1880.\n\n## Banking\n\nORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION. \n(Incorperated by Royal Charter.) \nCAPITAL £1,568,CU. \nDATES INTARST ALLOWED O D \nPoure \nAt 5 matts' acilor 3% per ADDAD, \n4% » \n11 \nJ \nCurrent Acovunta kopt on forms wülst may be burnt on aprication, \nGEO. O, SCOTT, \nActing Maenyar, \nOriental Bank Corporation, \nBongkeng, Repbezuiser 4, 1879.\n\nHONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. \nFor Dare, 50% BEST FUX 1,600, liar, \nCosas DianoTORS. \n\"Chairman-The Dou, W. KION \nDeputy Chairman. Boleyn, Yinci- ADIAN AWARE, xy.C.Fonsi, 3. R. Brides, Bay. R. \n1. DaLuZXen, F., BASSO, \nW. 5. You, Esq. \nCRE MANADER. Gongkong.THOMAS JANSON, fag. \nMANAGER \nShangbel.........FWAN CAMERON, Esq. \nConor Basan.-London and County \nDank \nHONGKONO. \nINTERER Atassen, \nCurrent Depealt Acevant at the raña : of 2 per cent. por aribuni on the day \nFor Fixed Depoi \nFor 3 months, 3 par st. per SHEBEL \n4 per cen \n12 \n12 \nper cant, \n20 \nLOCAL B Drecks. \nCredit granted un aproved Beckzitics, \nADAMSON, BELL & DA Bongbong Cooler L, ISO.\n\n## Miscellaneous\n\n**The China Mail** \nVo XXXVI, No. 5399. \nAGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIĄ \nLONDON:- Arnar, JI à là, Clement Ge, Lombard Street, E. C. \nPARIS AND KEROPE-L* US Ro \n1, Atensieer, Zuris. \nNEW YORK:-AKDEST WIND, 196, Na \nJake Street \nAUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NAN ZEALAND & Boson, BƐz bane and Sydney.\n\nCOMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARMA \n(Trucsperated Zik të 1885 Afarrà, 1848.) \nROGNISED by the FUTURAMOVAL \nCAPITAL FULLR Pat-v22,200,000. \nREAD OFFICE--14, Run Damor, PAHES \nADENCIES and BPANCRLA ! \nBQUEM, BAN AND \nMambiare, Hounar, \nHANGER, \nrons, \nCALCUTIL \nKARTEA \nHAKAY, Bera, Foot30%) \nMALBOURNE. \nZONDON NINH BZA; THE BANK OF ENGLAND. \nTHE UNION BANK OF LONDON.\n\n**CHINA REVIEW** \nCONTAINS- \nA Large Cooking Mangs Copper Cook. \nCatalogue will be isenad. \nLANE, CRAWFORD & Co. \nHangor, ct. 18, 1880.\n\n## Notices to Consignees\n\nNOTICE \nPACIFIC MALL STEAMSHIP Co. \nCONSONAES of Cargo by the Com. po' tomo CITY OF TOKFO, \n4 hemy potißeed that thou Gnude and being lanted and stored in the Company' \nindies, fra wisco dultwory meş ba cbbatrod.\n\nRUSSELL Co., \niganku. \nHongkong, Colobar 30, 1880.\n\n## Tenders\n\nTENDERS will be REQSIVED at this Bugs. \nCack-man, Black Bestion, Flor Raiz, Moo, Loneals Poulty, acts, \nLAF, the 3rd PE), for Bysorting Motha iu Yrs, Tirk or Saab on Sucen or 5 Dogs, Bhabt und Enggak om Phuate, \nTan, sponding to Xprodostion, which cau the Brex Bonell Pression opinion the NAVASCRgreat team against the Insecte that sits.\n\n## Lost and Found\n\nSAILORS RUME \nNY Choff \nPAPKAS will be thankfully \nSOED IN PACKETS. \nAt Oan Bling pre packer; or is Packets \nfor Flow Sa \nThe Purder in asted tree from all \nbad, and will keep in any climate.\n\n## Other Notices\n\nNOTICE \nCOMPAGNIE DAB WESSAGERIES MARITINĖS, PAQUEBOT PUSTE FRANCAIS. \nStanship \"Hamuandant GEIRAND, wit be tisagaichail for \nYOORAM Mathe the rival of the next Freast Rivil from Europe.\n\nCHAMPRAUX, \nHongkong. Qatskur 20, 1887.\n\nBORIOS \nCOMPAGNIE DES MESSAGEGJES \nMARHUMA \nPAQGEBOT PRIN FRANÇAIS. \nThe Ca's \n\"Alan HeLAND, \n\"P \nt \ngoir depth. \nFor Folgh, apply to \nFOGHT, & Co. \nRongkong, Augart 30, (58).",
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        "content_text": "MAILS EXPECTED,\n\nTHE ENGLISH MAIL.\n\nThe P. and O. steamer Miripore, with the west English mail, left Singapore at 4.2, on the 27th August, and may be expected on the 1st September.\n\nPACIFIC AMERICAN MAIL.\n\nThe Pacific Mail steamer City of Tokio, with the American mail of the 6th August, arrived at Yokohama on the 27th August, and is due here on or about the 3rd September.\n\nINDIAN MAIL.\n\nThe direct steamer, with the next Indian mail, left Calcutta on the morning of the 18th August, and may be expected to arrive here on or about the 3rd September.\n\nSTEAMERS EXPECTED.\n\nThe Cosens Steamship Company's steamer Diored left Singapore on the evening of the 5th August, and may be expected on the 1st September.\n\nThe steamer Nianlangu left Blangupora on the 27th August, and may be expected to arrive here on or about the 3rd September.\n\nThe steamer Loudoun Castle left Singapore on the 29th August, and may be expected to arrive here on or about the 4th September.\n\nPOST-OFFICE NOTICES.\n\nThe authorised List of Mails issued in connection with this paper is the one published twice each day in our Extra, which is always sent to a much later hour than that given below.\n\nA MAIL WILL\n\nFor Shanghai.—Per Glenogle, to-day, the 30th instant, at 3.30 P.M.\n\nFor Bangkok.—Per Tientsin, to-day, the 30th instant, at P.M.\n\nFor Yokohama.—Per Sinter, to-day, the 30th instant, at 4.30 P.M.\n\nFor Fuzhou, Amoy, and Foochow.—Per Kwanghing, to-morrow, the 31st instant, at 11.30 A.M.\n\nFor Manila.—Per Pampay, to-morrow, the 31st instant, at 3 P.M.\n\nFor Batavia.—Per Fortyen, on Thursday, the 1st proximo, at 4.30 P.M.\n\nPublished at Yokohama.—Per Mutarera, on Friday, the 2nd proximo, at 5 P.M.\n\nFor Aden and Suez.—Per Takusaga Maru, on Friday, the 2nd proximo, at 5 P.M.\n\nThe Postal Guide published in 1870 being now somewhat out of date, a revised issue is printed in the Chronicle every fortnight, which supersedes all previous editions.\n\nNo responsibility can be accepted in this Department for incorrect replies to verbal enquiries, or to notes addressed to subordinate officers. The staff told off to sell stamps should not usually be relied upon to give correct information. The Postal Guide is the standard on which reliance may be placed.\n\nMAILS BY U.S. PACKET.\n\nThe United States Mail Packet \"Oceanic\" will depart on WEDNESDAY, the 31st instant, with Mails for Japan, Formosa, the United States, Canada, Honolulu, Peru, &c., which will be closed as follows:\n\n2.15 P.M. Registry of Letters closes.\n\n2.30 P.M. Post Office closes, except for Late Letters.\n\nLetters for foreign countries may be posted on board the Packet with Late Fee of 10 cents extra Postage until the time of departure.\n\nCorrespondence for the Non-Union West Indies must be sent by this route.\n\nMAILS BY P. AND O. BRITISH PACKET.\n\nThe British steamer Packet \"Andona\" will sail on THURSDAY, the 1st September, with Mails to and through Brindisi, to Naples, Malta, and Gibraltar.\n\nThis is the best opportunity for forwarding correspondence to Mauritius.\n\nN.B. This Packet carries no mails for the Australian Colonies.\n\nMAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET.\n\nThe French Contract Packet \"Oxus\" will be despatched on THURSDAY, the 1st September, with Mails to and through the United Kingdom and Europe, via Naples; to Saigon, Straits Settlements, Labuan, the Australasian Colonies, Pondicherry, Madras, Calcutta, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.\n\nCOURTS FOR CLOSING THE CONTRACT MAILS.\n\nTHE ENGLISH MAIL.—DAY BEFORE DEPARTURE.\n\n3 P.M. Money Order Office closes.\n\n3 P.M. Posts close, except the night box, which will always be open out of office hours.\n\nDAY OF DEPARTURE.\n\n7 A.M. Post Office opens.\n\n10.30 A.M. Registry of Letters closes. Posting of all printed matter and packets closes, except for Late Letters.\n\n11 A.M. Letters may be posted with Late Fee of 10 cents until 11.00 A.M., when the Post Office closes entirely.\n\n11.40 A.M. Late Letters may be posted on board the packet with Late Fee of 10 cents until the time of departure.\n\nCONCESSIONS AS TO SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' LETTERS.\n\n1.—Persons in H.M. Army or Navy, Non-commissioned Officers (Sergeants and Superintending or First Class) or School-mistresses may send correspondence letters to the United Kingdom via Brindisi or via Naples at the rate of one halfpenny (regardless of weight), which may be prepaid either in Imperial or in Hongkong stamps.\n\n2.—The same privileges apply to officers as above described.\n\n3.—All such letters prepaid at the rate of two cents (four pence) will be forwarded to or from the United Kingdom by private steamers and not by the mail packets.\n\n4.—Private steamers leave Hongkong for London about every ten days.\n\n5.—The letters must not exceed half an ounce.\n\nNo handkerchiefs, jewellery, &c., can be sent, even with the covers open.\n\n6.—If from a Soldier or Sailor, his class and description must be stated in full on the letter, the cover of which must be signed by the Commanding Officer, with name of regiment, ship, &c., in full.\n\n—If to a Soldier or Sailor, his class and description with name of regiment, ship, &c., must be stated in full.\n\n—Soldiers and Sailors have no privileges with regard to books or papers, nor can these be prepaid with foreign postal stamps.\n\nLETTERS FOR THE UNITED STATES BY SAILING SHIP.\n\nWhen it is desired to forward letters to the United States by a sailing ship which is not notified as carrying a mail, it is only necessary to pass the letters in the ordinary way, marked with the name of the ship, and prepaid 10 cents per half ounce as usual. The Post Office then undertakes the duty of obtaining notice of departure and despatching the correspondence.\n\nIt is requested that the letters be posted if possible at least one day before the date fixed for sailing.\n\nTEA MUSTERS.\n\nPersons who send Mustard of Tea through the Post in this country are requested to have them made flat or square instead of round, as it is quite impossible to pack round tins securely in the mail bags.\n\nPrinted and Published by N. Chalmers, Wyndham Street, Hongkong.\n\nTHE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS.\n\nNo. 7490.\n\nSHIPPING.\n\nARRIVALS.\n\nAugust 28, Somata, British bark, 710, L. from London 21st May, General.\n\nAugust 28, Tientsin, Chinese steamer, 315, F., from Pakhoi 23rd August, and Macao 28th, General.—C.M.S.N. Co.\n\nCOMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS.\n\nIncorporated 7th June, 1848.\n\nNOTICES OF FIRMS.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nFENWICK, MORRISON & Co., Hongkong, 15th May, 1881.\n\nCAPITAL PAID-UP $200,000.\n\nRESERVE FUND $60,000.\n\nThe business will be carried on as heretofore by the remaining partners, M. Crowe.\n\nHEAD OFFICE—14, Rue Bergère, PARIS.\n\nAGENCIES AND BRANCHES AT:\n\nLYON, BOURBON, MARSEILLES, SINGAPORE 22nd August, General.\n\nCLEARANCES.\n\nAT THE HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE.\n\nOaklands, British steamer, for Saigon.\n\nLaurel, British bark, for Singapore.\n\nAtalanta, British steamer, for Shanghai.\n\nTientsin, British steamer, for Shanghai.\n\nRajanathawuhur, British steamer, for Bangkok.\n\nDEPARTURES.\n\nAugust 29, Moxart, German bark, for Tientsin.\n\nBANKERS:\n\nBank of England.\n\nThe Union Bank of London.\n\nMessrs. C. J. Hambro & Son.\n\nThe Hongkong Agency now fixes Deposits on Terms to be arranged on application, grants Drafts and Credits on all parts of the world, and transacts every description of Banking Exchange Business.\n\nF. SCHWEBLIN, Agent, Hongkong, 12th April, 1881.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nMR. J. J. dos Remedios is admitted to our Firm for Settlement.\n\nHongkong and Shanghai Bank.\n\nWith effect from July, 1881.\n\nREISS & Co.,\n\n1317.\n\nThis Day Opened a BRANCH Office of our Firm in Hongkong (Takaw and Trivandrum).\n\nDINCKS & Co.,\n\nSwatow, 3rd July, 1881.\n\nTO BE LET.\n\nTO LET.\n\n1356.\n\nAugust 29, Decres, British steamer, for Manila.\n\nTO LET.\n\nApply to ED. CHASTEN & Co., Hongkong, 5th July, 1881.\n\nTO LET.\n\nFIRST FLOOR OF HOUSE No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD, suitable for Offices.\n\nFor Particulars, apply to T. G. GLOVER, No. 1, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, 7th July, 1881.\n\nPUBLIC AUCTION & ENGLISH-HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.\n\nUndersigned has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction, on FRIDAY, the 2nd September, 1881, at 3.30 P.M., Residence of A. G. Lewis, Esq., No. 39, Queen's Road Central, the whole of his ENGLISH and CANTON-WARE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.\n\nComprising English-made Mahogany Wardrobe, English-made Walnut Drawing-room Suite, &c.\n\nCatalogues will be sent gratis to Families on application.\n\nTaxes to be paid by Purchaser.\n\nC. R. LAMMELST, Auctioneer, Hongkong, 20th August, 1881.\n\nINSURANCES.\n\nNORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.\n\nThe Undersigned, having been appointed Agents to the above Company, are prepared to INSURE against FIRE as Current Rates.\n\nCOARE, LIND & Canton, 18th August, 1881.\n\nTRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.\n\nThe Undersigned, having been appointed Agents for the above Company, are prepared to INSURE against FIRE.\n\nTH. KOFFLER, Hongkong, 4th August, 1881.\n\nTO LET.\n\nNo. 2, OLD BANK STREET.\n\nNo. 6, PEDDER'S HILL.\n\nNo. 1, Skywos.\n\nApply to DAVID SASSON, SONS & Co., Hongkong, 19th July, 1881.\n\nTO LET.\n\nFIRMSEN & Co.,\n\nAgents.\n\nApukang, 16th November, 1879.\n\nLIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY.\n\nThe Undersigned, as Agents for the above Company, are prepared from this date to GRANT POLICIES against FIRE.\n\nApply to WING KEE, Commission Buildings or Hongkong Bank, Hongkong, 2nd January, 1881.\n\nTO LET.\n\nCOMMERCIAL HOUSE, West Point, with GODOWNS and STORAGE, Central, Waterside, with new landing stage.\n\nVery suitable for the occupation of a Merchant or Trader.\n\nAlso, a Small GRANITE GODOWN.\n\nApply to J. B. CRAWFORD, Esq., Hongkong, 16th August, 1881.\n\nINTIMATIONS.\n\nAugust 28, the Eclipse between 4 and 5 P.M., No. 2, Queen's Terrace, showed strong N. to S.W. winds with heavy sudden shifts, fine bright sunshine, and bad strong N.E. trades.\n\nSINGAPORE SHIPPING.\n\nARRIVALS.\n\n15, Rames, British steamer, from Bangkok.\n\n15, Normandy, British steamer, from Saigon.\n\n15, Ganyao, British steamer, from Deli.\n\n15, Vadera, British bark, from Sandakan.\n\n16, Vider, British steamer, from Pakhu.\n\n16, Cosseris, British brig, from Bangkok.\n\n15, V. Prior, Dutch steamer, from Cheribon.\n\n16, May Flower, British steamer, from Malacca.\n\n16, Cleator, British schooner, from Labuan.\n\n16, Bay, Belgian steamer, from Samarang.\n\nHONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.\n\nNOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.\n\nThe DIVIDEND declared for the Half-Year ending 30th June last, at the Rate of 23/4 per cent (One Pound and 3/4 Sterling) per Share of $125, is PAYABLE on WEDNESDAY, the 17th instant, at the Bank of the Corporation, where Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants.\n\nBy Order of the Court of Directors.\n\nT. JACKSON, Chief Manager, Hongkong, 16th August, 1881.\n\nDEPARTURES.\n\n16, August, Norwegian steamer, for Bangkok.\n\n15, Teirmastus, British steamer, for Saigon.\n\n16, Gangmade, British steamer, for Deli.\n\n17, May Flower, British steamer, for Malacca.\n\n17, Glencoe, British steamer, for Hongkong.\n\n17, Choang H. Kiam, British steamer, for Hongkong.\n\n17, Sie, British steamer, for Malacca.\n\n18, Larios, British steamer, for London.\n\n18, Makts, British steamer, for Moulmein.\n\n18, Rajpootan, British steamer, for Calcutta.\n\n18, G. G. v. Lashberg, Dutch steamer, for Batavia.\n\n18, Rames, Sarawak steamer, for Hongkong.\n\n18, Bylgia, German bark, for Chefoo.\n\n18, Banca, British steamer, for Cheribon.\n\nSHARP, TOLER, AND JOHNSON, Hongkong, 1st August, 1881.\n\nTO LET.\n\nGODOWNS (to be LET).\n\nApply to MEYER & Co., Hongkong, 3rd March, 1881.\n\nTO LET.\n\nGODOWN situated on MARINE Lot No. 12.\n\nApply to TURNER & Co., Hongkong, 9th June, 1881.\n\nTO LET.\n\nPREMISES MEN'S ROOMS CENTRAL, now in occupation of Messrs. Deis & Co. and R. Caruso, adjoining Messrs. McGregor, Fraser & Co's.\n\nPossession on 1st September.\n\nApply to LINSTEAD & DAVIS, Hongkong, 29th August, 1881.\n\nTO LET.\n\nROOM IN EXCHANGE BUILDING, 20, GIN ST., containing 3 Rooms, and enjoying a good view of the harbour.\n\nWater laid on.\n\nApply to The General Agents, with the approval of the Conventing Committee.\n\nJARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Agents, Hongkong, 24th July, 1881.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nThe undersigned have been appointed Sole Agents for the Sale of their Goods in Hongkong and China by Messrs. J. & B. Task, London.\n\nDIRHAM.\n\nApply to MEYER & Co., Hongkong, 15th August, 1881.\n\nALGAR AND COMPANY, HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENTS.\n\nBROWN, JONES & Co., UNDERTAKERS, MOURNING STATIONERY, MONUMENTS MANUFACTURERS.\n\n9, HOLLY WOOD ROAD.\n\nJAPAN GAZETTE.\n\nYOSHIYA.\n\nAgents appointed in Hongkong and South China for the Japan Gazette, Japan Gazette Summary, and Hong List.\n\nOrders for Subscriptions and Advertisements will be received at this Office.\n\n16, Tengkung Daily Press Office.\n\nRECORD of AMERICAN and FOREIGN SHIPPING.\n\nAgents, ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co., Hongkong, 4th September, 1879.\n\nPOSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.\n\n30 per cent. of Gross Receipts deposited with Government Trustees specifically to meet Claims under Policies.\n\nASSURANCES GRANTED on advantageous terms.\n\nApply to RONAED SCHELLHASS & Co., Agents, Hongkong, 1st January, 1881.\n\nFOOD.\n\nARNOLD KARBERG & Co., CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.\n\nA. TONG, PHOTOGRAPHER.\n\nA. CHUNG NGOL SAN, appointed to E. & A. N. Co.—Chinese Daily Press.\n\nTHE CHINA MAIL.\n\nIt is the best medium for Advertising among the Ports.\n\nIt has been established upwards of TWELVE YEARS, and enjoys the largest circulation of any Chinese paper in the Southern Ports of China.\n\nIt is carefully edited by an experienced European Editor, and contains FULL and EARLY Commercial Intelligence.\n\nAUCTION SALES.\n\nTerms for Advertising can be obtained at the Office, Wyndham Street, Hongkong; or from the different Agents.\n\nHongkong, 5th January, 1877.\n\nD. K. GRUPPEn boide.\n\nTHE COMMERCIAL JOURNAL for CHINA, JAPAN, &c., Published in the Office of the Anglo-Chinese Daily Press on the Morning of the Departure of an English Mail.\n\nContains the LATEST AND FULLERT TRADE INTELLIGENCE, REPORTS of MEETINGS of COMPANIES, THE LATEST TELEGRAMS, together with the POLITICAL and GENERAL NEWS of the Far East.\n\nThe Trade Report has large circulation in Hongkong, the Ports of China and Japan, the Philippines, Straits Settlements, &c.\n\nHongkong, 5th October, 1877.\n\nNo. 170.\n\nMINUTE.\n\n30th August, 1881.\n\nSir. J. P. Hennessy.\n\nMr. Wingfield.\n\nMr. Bramston.\n\nMr. Heade.\n\nMr. Herbert.\n\nCountney.\n\nMr. Cathy.\n\nLord Kimberley.\n\nDec. 9th, 1881.\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No. 136, of the 30th August, forwarding the Estimates for 1882.\n\nAnd also of your despatch No. 4, of the 2nd September, forwarding the usual returns connected with the Estimates.\n\nGR1178/1922/32(III)\n\nPage 363\n\n...\n\nPage 364",
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        "content_text": "Postmaster General to Acting Colonial Secretary\n\nGeneral Post Office, Hongkong, May 28th, 1880.\n\nSir,\n\nWith reference to your despatch of April 15th, 1876 which stated that Her Majesty's Secretary of State for the Colonies had been pleased to grant to Civil Officers in this Colony the privilege of remitting Life Insurance premiums home @ 4/2d to the dollar, I have the honour to request permission to remit annually a premium not exceeding £50.\n\nThe Commercial Union Assurance Company (19 and 20 Cornhill, London) has accepted an assurance on my life, the annual premium on which is £...\n\n[... honourable ... J. Stewart, ... Colonial Secretary ...]\n\nPage 180\n\nPage 181\n\n \nHowever, to follow the exact format required by the instructions (output only HTML using  for paragraphs and \n only if absolutely necessary, without directly referencing the initial prompt or instructions), the corrected version focusing on the content provided is:\n\nC. O. 20 296\n\n179\n\nPostmaster General to Acting Colonial Secretary\n\nGeneral Post Office, Hongkong, May 28th, 1880.\n\nSir,\n\nWith reference to your despatch of April 15th, 1876 which stated that Her Majesty's Secretary of State for the Colonies had been pleased to grant to Civil Officers in this Colony the privilege of remitting Life Insurance premiums home @ 4/2d to the dollar, I have the honour to request permission to remit annually a premium not exceeding £50.\n\nThe Commercial Union Assurance Company (19 and 20 Cornhill, London) has accepted an assurance on my life, the annual premium on which is £...\n\nPage 180\n\nPage 181",
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Toch Norway A  \ntord to the Admin, whe whenced to re  \ninto the re  \n* Print of Triingua, the amez  \nEyself the boner of sating to your  \n$325,\"  \nSIRNSSEN A CS..  \nhan pase of distributi ig a estudi prax. POLA 16 14 49erida prod analygyaka (13 ane) Sharaboleza wa kaka parkiábatel \"business  \ndaine Company  \nFril  \nMash  \nLis  \nMwe  \nSon Hanlin  \nJJ 3 Cou  \nFeb. 20 Ti. 3  \nAze  \nFab. 19. Büs  \nFirs  \nYANCH ; 9% *0*  \niDou. I't. Margar  \nrish | Man Yung Wzg  \nJet  \n5:0  \nBlested & Ca  \n2301.& 6. B. N. CO  \nJH  \n3. Dell & Qu d. Ses  \n- zle she | 66 | Bavarra à Co  \nSamalei, &  \n37K thong & Sani  \n3. M  \n2. Quandrid Squ  \nJun. 23  \nuesרני  \nMAGASAKL  \nIN PHAI OK 3 Faxrany. THES.  \nir, je (3,  \nYORONAMA.  \nIN Pass 10 JAPONY, 1991  \nAuri  \na.  \nAdamsta, Hall & Co  \nBangkok  \nBeamch  \nActonick  \nfun pro Jan.  \nArgon  \nBirla S  \n332 in  \nCaptai  \nBiguney  \ndo  \n•Carlis  \nAline  \nFren. Sir  \ntiiases & Co  \nFab. Kutafi  \nFre  \nOoh. Es choegin  \nKid, ade  \nJ  \nChines  \nFeb. 19 Tawi  \nN.C..  \nAbout Py Gantry Art, Karhe & Co Snorr  \n3. Crabap  \nAmesed 31 | Captain  \nBulmack  \nVen. Willigis  \nBril  \n13  \n1  \nAnna  \n!D'  \nHid  \nAs  \nथ  \nJ. SA Mo  \nBrin  \nCeb  \nS  \nBeth  \n236  \nP. 31, C  \nPas 2 Wel  \n20. B  \nbarte  \nGov, sch  \n50  \nSan. El Wostokyo  \nLamb Peter  \n3.1.6 Br  \n'anim  \nBb. A! W  \nDuelo  \n28 Cast-su  \n1966. 2; M«Guita  \nBag & C  \n: Hutbew  \nSapt, on sale  \nAint-enh  \nOur str  \n$: Willey Do  \nCaro  \nPASTJ  \nCabin  \nthe  \nCag  \nFeb.  \n2  \nRicky rick  \nAUT  \nDe 13 Janeken  \n48  \nP.  \nJay  \nY. Man Hou; Ann, s  \nhunting  \nTalag  \n| Ave. pl 1735  \n2. 3. C  \nJuly | 2. 3. Tuoka, sterowa Wa Yuzu  \nWait was D. Laik  \ncintzelan Dan. st.  \nMrk. 18) Verused.  \nBaverik & S  \nthus W's Yan  \n2. Stymes & Con  \nMela SAD  \n4,17,& ki meumbeat De Baena,  \n*  \n4.  \nHet steiga  \nจด แม  \nBalt, By  \nSiooyen à ca  \nwich &  \nRow 1 Kayaci  \nlivi, p  \nEAMING NAME 132.5.  \nPh & Warga Maritions  \nAura C  \nPrk 110 man Aura Gay  \nNOSPHORIA 107. \"AD!  \nJun. LauqUIL  \nCatt plin Urvavy Meets of China. Dullay Jan. 181 W. tidley degan, and at  \nSO WHE  \n12! Simarovie dềmchand  \nG18 Orist  \nلابت اور  \nBak  \nMaria Anon  \nAsc.rol  \nالمقاتلة فكر  \nJ. 1851  \nDTAGEL-  \nSANTIA  \nBell at the tinglin  \nBj  \nGer. 196 Chetan  \n* Get al: ; Lives  \nAnch/5 Ca  \n237  \nAm 25 tais  \nGer. Cutia,  \nHER BRIANNI MAJERTY & SHIPS IN THE CHONA SQUADRON.  \nاوری ارشد را  \nEIG  \nالامل لاله  \nCAPTAIN.  \nJang  \nCW. 'Enct  \nSing  \nS.  \nC'. P. J.,  \nHube  \n237 Captain C. ini se  \nbungkal  \nM  \nPaul Jonas  \nARNOLD KASHERS & C  \nJA Welboort  \nFeb. 12. Brundt  \nOne kan Ju  \nSIGHT  \n4ma  \nc. 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Mar. 1650,  \nA shy-footing multiprou pracacdotari de stat 8900  \nige tum ire à Smiral, to used to the  \nAmbassúng who he was deligin first-cines Tiskr  \nace in, and hapad i have the boner of his  \ncompany at inner utzi day at the hy  \nBe asid this is loud voie, a da to ve kened  \nby her he had dured to see uner!  \nLINSTEAD & BAVIS.  \nHatokon. 10 Yar i  \nWER ON TAL INSURANOK COMPANY  \nCLIMATRON  \nrelation of a Muressy with so Aspho cera.; PEE LOVBOK ASSURANCE; Bars Foss $70,858.27; Fin  \n2017; then he panel round and socalači INSINENEATED P  \nadaluperespeit  \nStrated's fling of loyalty  \nprofound a bal of a sincero bever  \nfitae vigat must ninna be very me  \nWin, SE1 Kewu  \nSustra  \nBarthe  \nWise & fo  \nPerth. Duels, b  \n! Iselt sure  \nBrit  \n¦ Ane ja  \n372 Ambut. Kacheze de  \nAdamvua, Dlt & Gu  \nSi Orien  \n30 Solussa je ča  \nSW. £. Das  \n74 733. Jaspaik & C  \n18? Siemcare 2 On  \nDay | Captada  \nCrkvara d  \nA.  \n19mm & C  \nAmr. 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Finding the Date's voles in color ranging the tranka and  \npetraentious bish |  \nSALE WETARPIUNT.  \nPad Retired, the Aubaskede begla ba girs Delineaued for racing directions how they thenat be |  \nplaced. The Rt reduced rates.  \nmer left of meeting, and stared as Cord Stratford  \nMANAGER- AMEL  \nHARTER B doet ko. the f QUERENT RATES to Acolmit Dalitra. Mile, Burapon Rain, May, to ai (44), Enute Pitse of this and Ja  \nHales, D. Pravit 240. Haku, 1218.  \nLO MOLLIDA WIER, 250);  \n26 Jul, 1870  \nwal tell you what the said at TN CITY OF LONDON PIER INATE  \nANCH COMPANY. LIMITED.  \n\"I know bow his Hopal Host In  \nhave bra nga anapes inter than you du.&PURAT-E-PAPERADO  \nBy job op-ed de off, will you,  \nLed Stratford into the room in a towering  \npansion, and culling one of the auction,  \ndeka bice to go and tell that men was in  \nma that he and veekuned to add an  \nZappanger to attack who retuned  \nWeli,  \nPAID UN RESERVE YUVD- UNDO!  \nVodaviest having boa appisależ¦ pete for the hote egy  \nde Acer ass gapal Print 21. Ca Hour  \nCEO, E SERVENY & C  \nFUS  \nSpec  \n107  \nbest app inte!: Flakin  \nNOTICE.  \nNEW YORK BUARD Heilo  \nARNOLD, KARERA & Ca Funkrag dah Sentor,  \n1979  \nTOBZORO JE AMEERTJAN 2 WOREIGN SHIVVINA,  \nma  \nARNIMA KARBERO & Br Hobgob.  \nwith pakai Kid 154 wat de bou?\" m2; V ANCHESTES PIES ASSERASU XAN ON INSURANDA COM.  \nthe Ambassador.  \n\"E sad to bia, my lund, but the paten  \nIn when he had retured to area with  \nTangzage maker Majesty's Kepenti  \nir Fers.  \nCOMPANY OF MANCHESTER  \nAND LONDON.  \nEstanyen 1921.  \n“Ah, gate right. And what was his guy WHIGH TE PA-UP... LEN()  \nджетны  \nNastave  \ndr $12,000 Bracing  \nHe answered, my lord, that is never til  \nyou warah'  \nwa singular featury in Lord Sreat  \nford's new husty dising states  \nager wasid ankenly be kupeared by NOT-  \nPANT. DEMETE),  \nAV Calamone,  \nE, IN Bahat  \nAAAAH  \nمرین و داتا ولول  \nMAJAO  \nH..AM. Fisartut de Cauter  \nANTON  \nii.  \n| Gizyon &  \nLp. 21. Sana  \nBrit  \nButterfici  \nBab 2 Drama  \n; Eiseraces & C  \nADAXA  \nis 14 FCAT, AL  \nMaksija Māc p  \nCebaty derrotial  \nAbi-subt  \nying Thoug  \nJan - grubost  \nConte in tegabi  \ndual-row go vessel  \nAuto gail-Tequel  \ntermiying board  \nplate ut vesti  \nzaube  \nKIT  \nruot  \nINSTA  \nHongkong  \n110 et 1o. Makyn 61905. A. F. M. Chia  \nKi  \nTa  \nCaptain. They  \n10 Curl  \nKoue Forty  \nالشاره کار  \nAcl.Com. 15. Trend Singapur  \nCan J H. Core  \n1. Bəndika Singepat  \nLieut. Geta. M. Gridgn,\"  \nCongres  \n126 ه بر امور باید در  \nClay Jobster the male poze  \nCase Co  \nجوانان ام خالد  \nFJZDIGN MEN-OF WAR ON THE CHINA AND JAYAN STATION.  \nSAN  \nį Abrosa  \nAtent  \n! Alors  \nStrin  \nAsi  \nCumentar  \nAshut  \nSartel  \nHursh  \nKrasin  \nInese ar  \nCAPTAIN,  \nWHEL AR  \nCaptain Stebraz  \nApr  \nFranek z bot  \nChimney Caillard  \nSalyau  \nCommandy T. p  \n$apizca eruntha  \n! Portmate trase  \nAPL-67  \ncezvelta  \nLalion consult  \nKamian (penly  \nNorman Cortla Burcan çembe Fronek roerm Anlene gruntown.  \nSpin test  \nA best  \nTrussian art. I  \nLee Tak  \ngrangi  \nANG  \nJJan. 2ki Yantai  \nDen of  \n24  \n13. A.. Peter & ku  \n1152 Bienesu  \nor Ruh  \nBesin traspe  \nCli  \nEr I hate  \nNermy  \nRana znanst  \n5, 13 Jud  \nPakis  \n#5મા  \nJa  \ne. D  \nunty B  \ntbeats  \nF. 19:  \nKonzulan peran  \nÜnam of ladis l'at  \nah keine  \nDub  \nCAPITAL BEADY Proserineal al:24,668.; Vais  \nAZT JEUSJAL  \nKON HOW WAY, Fr. Chairman. Aerling.cs Tie Hot, F. Cras e Fial.  \nBAN HAR D  \nINSON, n. Qry Mug  \nTholaiesigel ince bean appointed Agrants,  \nthe nas, tavo sad at  \nHing waiters to hit lui. To get Eustis Curat Ra  \nso in this cosul he enjead hea  \nJanga with  \nanother ion, an stcube bad made  \ntwo nista ne doprzeg a dismalei,  \nwill be 16tk 63 the Archansado for signa  \nMistem may to made,\" said Ford Strat  \nford after solating them at  \nthe very!  \nvarsta delen wish to by shini  \nHOLIDAY, WINK Fengkrang, P, Calases, Bir  \n8AMES A  \nMAKARY  \nLIMITED  \nIBAISANCE COMPANY,  \nUkau Orrace. Boku  \nPor  \ni  \nKTM Kar  \nAvary  \na TN, B. Asid Santes C  \nThe CT GRANTS POLICIES  \nCho Vide  \nDESKS 63 ala carte of the Waid this  \nrolita Apnasier. Patribus Divblends sy payday l ANG Coctribes of Design, whether thug bar  \nStoneshalder de ING.  \nLONDON  \nCHANGK  \nAgent China for 164 Urn!  \nWOO LIN YOEN,  \nSperstars.  \nHRAD OVERCE,  \n,, Gran'a End West  \nAquane, Marab. 11.  \n1525  \nThe high spirised pov ciplest at you Colajny, to wop MADINE CHUS NOOI SA Pottery wwwrgir soud, and told Care Brat  \nIs Cursor  \nChime Du  \nfram),  \nPURLINE DAILY  \n1420  \n19 15:Hu  \nsai Busty  \nJea  \n17. storoch  \n228 A  \ner 34 E. A.  \n207 LA. Pete Sou  \n11, the 954 Rogd & Co  \n$49 1.3. Pel & Ce  \nCOMMON.  \niz Posts Iza Persuar, 1962.  \nWe  \nthiaga nee  \n2. Future  \nSHANGWAL  \nOptin A. D. de  \nCHITRA B., Wallin  \nat Am  \n4ptsir. ubrz  \nShpreis Rubotom  \nCaplein 6, Norg  \n| Gayanie Vur Knif  \nfum salar Xiana  \nYehudit  \nJn  \nHouckunz  \nHo  \nGanuzmuñor quite sami, tu l'a  \nV. W. Tong! Hunk  \nCATE  \ntanama  \nK'Ocoeendez C. & Quem! Eskuham  \nCouder kavand Thacistu  \nVisdireuzel  \nViadivostos  \n70  \n30  \nCazzi Tubink  \nflores Valienās  \n91  \nHozekcay  \nVeptam eher  \nSigap  \nCozy Mugle  \nSharvari  \nJapaja Sioengine  \nBul  \nI sinhurs  \nCapla  \nde Doria OnePuik  \nAlquite  \nsaigra  \nNagheaks  \nunder: Suwach  \nMaria  \nSt. Intersburg | Kei  \nTanayoel  \nGardan onze  \nPorcian comedo  \nAmerican curetan  \nPorteraiya grabenade  \n'escri  \nCopiad von Blena Casar Delivra  \n1999 CoA. 1. Cube  \n250  \nB  \nSatt  \nJ'unan  \n'1'  \nPonens  \nItzanino tropløst  \nStuonies ko  \nU  \nSunkia  \nLMR.  \n20-1  \na Federaly, 1  \nGlee's tr  \nChin-ti  \nCutun.ja)  \nching-A  \nQui  \nChopr  \nTw: El Rusi  \nJu : Berish  \n! ! 285 Makin  \nMotl  \nBelarus Primers & Co  \nab W. icatort de  \nac, Kg & Co  \nI For  \nFourt  \n! Bu ba  \nM  \nCens  \nS  \n16.  \nrice na .  \nof Batm  \n10.  \nTi  \nford bat, altough he was his Amasadar, conne  \nDam  \nSHE.  \ni had to ght to repiten hun for what!  \nADAMSON, BELL & Co.  \nProtantes  \nWas tene, ba ce was not hebitaedly careless, i  \nHakone, th May 25  \naa. ari Nem  \nPris 14 96  \nForster, vees & C  \nPAK  \nAnu, b: Jes  \nPell  \nNi  \nBrit  \nMER  \nMac & Co  \nBrit  \nYou werfly  \n--your eyes selaimed Lord Stabd  \n2) pour Brodiva's!orted  \nthe alb  \nThe Eley Durous lunghing.  \nSan VERZONY li les bra gemalenud ormibi. of Pouncy: Vindtisch, Small IVERPOOL AND EXTES ANDA, nge the rest on in cou ubore INSURES TCE COMPANY. iation of uns Chinese ampire in the Hand  \nThe Lederige, As the hoen bias. If show by a  \nHedr'g  \nHolding Counnar, des DOWMEN FRim ta do Chong 3cbeles, sul cenou na Raken  \nGRANTI  \n\"his honda kim, he begged the stine TTM dnced TarifPro for du vilising a head at the tee the infrally of his tespar  \nPOLICIES CALIXTILN  \nthey shoot and racet wordially-oplei  \n20 phemou  \nM3 Mercies & Ce  \n14.&.Tri Cu  \nDr. T. C  \n91 Jr Walent  \n'\\' ctly tun  \nRysl  \ne Fasioo.g  \nThes  \nA2065  \nRates  \nchat kurash, Banglory, or less! Pade  \nTANGSAR LYPHAIK &  \nHongkong. th May, 1  \nU agung, làth Januvɛy, 1577  \nHO! Klykn  \nBritn  \nLins  \n67  \nSiz Martin  \nGen 52  \n155  \nGesinalin & Ca  \nWe, bis!  \n343 · Nils Mottar  \nHung-barz  \nI've got  \nTeling  \nCANTON OISEOAT SQUADRON.  \nPORNO, VONN, HE  \nVry's best 17 149  \nLore via  \n9.19 Mar  \nViking's pani-bak  \nBryster  \nViens' animat  \nint  \nFumar's inchoat Revontiret  \nFinny'sunl.cek Vient Bacolas cruis Viseryʻkk Vicy-gonizi  \nTching-  \nTentang  \nBA Sat  \nPhi  \nB  \nBi-Lin  \nTriag  \nVigganum  \nIni etuier  \nCOMMANDEN.  \nSLATION.  \nHongkong  \n| by  \n5230  \n75 J. Baze.  \nE  \nChai  \nF. B  \nVinery',nical sti  \nLany ie ing  \nChow hi Close Admiral d), ('bing  \nCati  \n4  \nYang Yang L  \nCali  \nPied Pubbled in a meat thinl  \nWare st  \nCanton Piret  \nQual  \nBeg  \nCitol  \nUrise By Foru  \nBegins Porta  \nWhat Cont  \nPucle Perta  \nMonkey  \nHakus Xin  \nB+ Lot un  \n55%22:14001 Heront, Hunsicoma.  \nNo. 7649  \n436  \nThe Hong Kong Daily Press.  \nSLIPPING.  \nANGELS  \nDANKS.  \nHONGKONG, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD, 1982.  \nINTIMATIONS.  \n(YOMPTOTH A GROOMITEE DE PALTI, QUS HONGKONG WIHE IN Febrylases, tribes teamer, 945  \nVIRE INSURANCE COMPANY DIXIEO. Dkny 18th Plecary, 40-  \nCorporates and 150h Merek, \"S recal-BRAON.  \nNOTICE TO SHARKHOLDERS. Pebermy 22, VOLMDR, Denish adapter. 973,  \nRecognised by the T. toew: Sevation of TORRENT 2018 AD Here, E.. 173 Fektivt, CAPITAL Flot Cars Ge  \nANGGA MUSTING of SHARK --Tune é  \n24,265,000 HOGUbs in the alene Coy with n RAMATZ PORD  \n£59, 190, at the Leaf the y. Vis. 7. Quza's Timcid, at (ait pas The stock, be instant, to meeile Mataista to BAN EPICCO Men, and be Elena Cheatin Ouderr, HANRON),  \nFebruary 28, CasaDEA, Brier, 62  \nY  \nAUCTIONS. PURRIO AUCTION.  \nINTIMATIO IS.  \nRACE HOLDATA  \nimas nadelgum te meived lastration Vodermentioned tenka will (LOSE!  \nPAINE  \nhuma Surgem Wajor MURRAY to Sell for BiL DAY. CU INOSHOW, SAVEDAY tb. TO SUMAR- Adranty Jáhl at 2  \nend 25 inatra, Prayz von Fac  \n\"  \nBowin, Brigas 12th Pub, Mig-2s; HEADOFFIOR-14. Ruz heres PAROD¦ Plans 24 THORDAY, turb Echomap HGTSEJ 77, &  \nFulmer 94, Yes. British rv, 78% Le  \nSolids, Cute and F. General SCG.  \nOLEA RANKS.  \nAT \"ne Haren Hispans Ojo Inst  \nExperky Pre  \nKauai, Cheve sht, for Hofla Minster, Beitials for Away. Pocha, ens tramp vi. Adilok, Gorman bark, for Tas  \nDEPARTURES February, Fame, Brist destit, fur Petrony 22. Hamaw, British slower, for!  \nTi  \nFeby $2. Stok, iliahanet, for  \nXokebena  \nFebruary 2G:=x01\", British Mesmer,  \nfor Sought  \nPASKENCYRS.  \nSAPIVED  \nAGENCIES AND HRANCE A  \n: Exoak.  \nNANTES  \nBom  \nSHOW  \nMALIGE AND, {3\\_  \nSTONEY  \nTORONAMY  \nLONDON HAWKERS  \nThe PA (  \nTHY WIN AND  \n1.cruce  \nMoms. C. J. Hume Has  \nYue Honger geny powers Pixupnitä  \nica Tomas to outcertained on appřánation!  \nA few randife sun sull jarts of the world,  \nINT Escapula sees of king shangs spiness  \n8 February, 199  \nF. COCHINARD,  \nSpeat, foug  \nDENTAL BANK CORPORATION KÁRÍCUNDOSATs my Horan CHADIGAN PAIDUS CAPITAL.......  \nRATE OF IN CHEST ALLOWED  \nthat por Acy.  \nCurumiles and  \n11, the sport thu  \ndongás my CALIORNO COVERED DRAWING  \nHACK WORD VARITE TO TABLES.  \nPer fan Oring Par laws Corporation,  \nURO 0. BOOTT  \nVaror Hogan  \nFeh  \nTEK Mas Baxi or!  \nINDOOR, AND TIME,  \nI  \nMEARTH PLASS DWMNRY CLOCK For the CARTAR), gkeun.  \nKAS, PICTURES, CASA.  \nDISING  \nJARDIN, MATSON & Groepen, Turk Fire Inspired: JIERA, and GAS BRACKETS, Hongkong Ft This  \n300 TEAKWOOD  \nane DESBAKT SPTS, TXA and OK. THE KOKORONG FIAR INSURANCE FRE SETS, KES CHINA, AYASO and  \nCOMPANY, JAJED  \nPEATED WORK  \nNOTOR  \nDA, T2, Cha  \nWILLIAM FORREST.  \n三十二月二行 INTIMATIONS.  \nTHE  \nINLO-CHINA STEAM  \nPwCE 2 PRE MONT  \nINTIMATIONS.  \naan dus on afwan Wang Bankulmat in  \nNAVIGATION et  \nCOMPANY, LIKE  \nDOPE THE ON  \nJAKA MAP & Co. OF ON. SGAMAN  \nDE 100 GR  \nIN B  \nduly paid the allocati eft liable to cucina Aul blau paparents previously now:la | to furth  \nApplications Exe Stuures osatiede in the For resoring is Pregnet, and scre £t be nut w the Giles of the Conryany, and ET FACT HOLLAND HAPO &  \nMAVION & Unshiun Could  \nFL, &  \ncally paid up awers wi listed in the set the  \nHome buy a the belies of bei  \nBCHEDULE OF SINAMER Apers.... IV: 1000! 17+ Propnely Natasha China  \nNavigation  \nEd for palle Bulcription foil Axe 10.  \nDaposi's, Application.  \nIL DUR T-SCHTE! ឬ ៥រ Howe, TURO...  \n?TADLE, SIDENTS, DIN.; For the Suprzin DeY DE PARS!  \nRASSFEE Both of the BA (ABYAL GUARS TOILET LADIE gray, will by COLONNE the 15th CAB, sud HANDLE TOP WASH the 2in my of Foling Instant Antonio HAND SAWINO WA  \nSTAND rundade  \nHeating. P.IVARD.  \n1 gang.  \nFor sýn Fynbou A Hawking:  \nGOBATION.  \n1. Ja  \nJACKSON,  \nCiel Tenger.  \nHigh Fetary, 1893  \nVuw...  \n1.  \nStow 7 espel  \n294  \nof the ac  \n134.ag.  \nTotal 40 Reginas  \n2. 1  \nMarch, 18 They, Julita will a given of any far.  \nMAR WILLIAM SEES 108, 8, Lombard! Strne end, of Messe JANDERE, MAAT. Franz & C... Gui  \nWANTE  \nB. 1. Eg Int JARDINS, MATHESON  \nA., of Modern Wang, Aus the lungest\",  \nESCOPE ↳y Yerin, with Astrono.  \nTHE OFPRUS # 5. REONTRO ITA TUOKAS REID, Fu, of Youre ALEZA ILANO for the last is in: 25: Rp & Bora, Hiszpan elony Fire To Exe Hongkong, 22 February, 183).  \norder to artiste directions tots 3A 10WGING FRUT, Luchst C  \nELLS, Sight Fairy and Fowlies with Alus Olice for Certilours!WILLIA HILAND STEEL Best the 24te of Maruh application for a lifed  \nLaredo, Mus. Maison de Ca  \nai Harkong and Shangani me to put ou sitration, des that the rely on Paal tas ng inuis, of Nabor of the woich bars fan tanutted Cir the thache il in Yokohama ki  \nLE  \nNOTRE 10 MAEINERS.  \nThe Murty BOOKMASI...557 to Mic PANG, Heiki-  \nding, Malbyona  \nWIPH nerados to the show the Ton  \ningabout 300  \n500 Thesie Ban-Cal Breneb Londing 1-15% duty to ware Yemane vise my hyn Trung ist RS YACANDLEW. Eng... frambursgard sin proprzeć la neige at Feet  \nH: NGRONG AND WILAMMUA DOCK HOUSE.  \nCOMPANY, LIBYTE),  \nNOTICE TO SKALHOLDERS. THE ORDINAGE YEARLY MOETINO AARONESS wie El. AusCe por u  \ntine 631: of the way St, Pra Co Atis Moon Notions are for the WEDNESDAY, 1st March 16 Crea Acu kap Verms which way Rape of the Dino desterraun nå Wote wat so syylientcy.  \nPer Craplar at the Guizon, ed Uning  \nSPARTER  \nPer inturn for maple- Heverink and Europe.  \n15 DEPART  \nFenton, Su #trilow. --I M  \nPet  \nned 10 En Sivingbat. —ü Kuras Hongkong, 4th Kaptajulus,  \nA  \nEks  \n2 Werte sinamas Poling aproni, liar en helt Ft 1 4.hart Furt of Junta per had fresh M  \nHONGKONG SANHA BANKING  \nBut  \nCabal, sud u when to iau i F & put as far, the 27th in  \nTYLE SAL av  \nJ. W ARMSTRONG, A Gmianeer.  \nE!  \nHugong. 2: Feltery, h  \nPUBLIO AUCTION.  \n30 Marie Trinn 20 N  \nPARKLAS  \nVASITAS POÁI  \nKRALIAN-) (ptrend tyres Bar & be pupaese 1+ing indired in tiruva ih let Deber, is net be reated w  \nCeiba sa Japan. THE HONGKONG AND SANITA  \nApplications nae sive China Ghid port will the GNGETRO (NO which was BANKING CORPORATION, 31, Legal Shanghai and tanut at es, in 1981, this are: Stowa Londe  \nSULMITORS lium Changer of Daisy, and  \ncoivaraga tenger, Rok Dustings. Lesken, Feder Bud Lave Resorts briar by My Dear Hetector, 1959, perubat  \nant sieel to toe!  \n£ 1145 Asto  \nTip  \nti per Suadu witin emal opplication MY FRESASTELDS & WILLIAMS, Iwili han dells, and f  \nSercitare Kia calix award in the prospertise BROK  \npercation with the Depp hver will COLLANT HALCONE 2 DA  \nIbsen in dernery by un punto  \nIrant  \nthe Crash testa del Polish, tions Pubin Lily, as is al fusion of use rack, Ord Froud Best, ruin of tiktirnar. Ar Bostamil the Bills  \nFCESDAY.  \n95 Fay, that, wi fuam, at i  \ndes Kant's theau's Hom—  \nAlarm  \nut Loud.  \ni wengine ci Suijn, 38 prescribed i  \nAUDITORY.  \nCloud B AND, YOUNGS & y 92.1  \n· Carly- the Hurst Masy! bor Theiver of timpiere AaJim,  \n1. Déso. Agrot Tenkung, 2ed fakeway, 1885.  \n(176) C  \n? 11 Feb 15.  \nGM Q. SEXYTT.  \n*  \non te  \n!1st Ja  \n: Geinatal Back Cowperatio,  \nHen  \n•Bain Kingüe I Ginacenza  \n11:  \n£, 100X3  \nDod  \nl  \nHegory at Fee Seurotary THE HONGKONG KE SHIVPANY,  \nLIMITE  \nActie  \nTho Aust  \n4  \nan Vrout Pa tom throughly sportmaled |  \nChege Diz--  \n-----  \n1. J. DANDYY.. For  \nok Cempery wel is vinent in Branca lyds, 3.36.111 gaat disision, aber in Gear, My A. T.  \nCORPORATION.  \nPAID-UP CAPITALA RESERVE FUND 99  \nDu. Reja, ta, Ka  \n1, 2  \nBrugkeer we run Bina Mother; lepabraziunar—H, LC WRY- Zoeks. Ea  \n2.m 12. Harper. Th Em Breite Dorary spezia of. Multi-  \nSen. Bul Saigon 2 Les arming of indian Forcery. Y Might Sure wins within wother up to the forein;  \nstrange iterata to a fregite wise  \nBigh  \nPOOCHÓW TUPPING.  \nFelc  \n4. Appiu, Thetish ale, from Shanghai  \ning, wie foam lengky.  \n5. E. Hahal, from Weiur.  \n6. Han, C.  \nC. P  \nbuck, ia behat.  \nHogan  \nNOTIF  \nTHE FIRST ALS & DENKRAT  \nMENTING VERS 14  \nza  \n- ved sj  \ntho  \nMAYMER  \nJackson, Ey B-FEN CARROS,  \n\"CERT-  \ntone into thangala, en alt 109  \nKathaway of Kurlon Des  \nTEMPORARY OFFICES.  \nIron Gauden to no and in the latel  \nfogar with the Appunt rather to in ↓ pametna may be inspect be beting „No. 1, EAST INDIS A FENTE, LONDON, Absorbers at this hoss of tile Tureisigass  \nLanai whole Bingen of Applination for S  \nPG Compare bat beri famed for the pur I wire of orqaising for the C PURCH  \nWANTHE oded by the Forsary and WYOMPETENT STRAPONS for Etners ATRAM NAVIATION CURANT, Ofnbul,  \nFor Father Paroisse soy mila, Under- zig int.  \n2e os, at was on Bata-Orl F the Par  \nhona Mitoba MSDAY, 3 ay lace Meat he pose on why talk of like T More magis obras of Anat Balete of the Con Boster, 255), Tranter. All of safer to be Lord of  \nby the Purples, and for Yesus to be at pe  \nLONE BARES-TON CO2 & Consterk par 1  \n•pat  \nBunker-LAYSIAN Anorga  \nitement anys,  \nOK g the Company  \n¡ will be CLOWEST) Len. On salliinstant, ve zl i Phuyu's risk az tho Biebs by cine  \nCavento Acerante al this remith next, both days nho, pop duju ou like Illya  \nThe Mandi Paprika  \nFortyor Band, por Azamolb  \nFurler Cut your bac  \nFat the paper Auca  \nGAL 3 Angest  \nHad Me 101 chrome Chotos ye; destriglio of Balag and Exehazge!  \nCusted stated Scurity !  \nGleznas. His Sha  \n4. Sibul, if  \n78, Kwangwung, Erstili ste, dva  \n1. Suctive 34 amph, France  \nFour D  \nTank, Brown-  \n5. Pild, Critter back, ne singel-L  \n2. Deur Vasi Deitina look, (  \nAmoy.  \n7. Ms. Heiriza pelo tan bai  \nrit, B. bit.  \nfor Any.  \n6, Agi til str., for whi  \nDr. Heilial str. for New York. ya, Shelb  \nBrilly 142, farma. Ing. Mirtich str, for Hongkong,  \nZNANOTIA SHIPPING,  \nAUTOSALS  \nWulu. Britisú as, from Harku.  \n6, Kinag-ong Ulduage ita, frenz flatma  \nB. Geway .. from Kucheyrna  \n- Bridalstrom Hojcity.  \n6) Langmon. Chioma ne, frew Hongkong,  \n5. Klingeline, Catur fram lafen.  \n''yan,  \n7. Name the trum Nagusiki  \nBrivion wir, Ines Heater, 7. King. Chani kiz. Pero Hakow T. KONTO, Bullies wir, freno Bonzow,  \nYangtae, hate, from Thungborg.  \nmon.Gec. From Barefo  \nB. Catras, Heiti 47, Bonbay,  \nVarin t'uiteto frut A  \n4. Yenity, Chitum, fena, Wakoa.  \n9. A. Bitdeh str. f3  \nKonkow.  \nBuy British tea, from Haukum  \n9 Mon Jagt, he  \n3. Birish str. ne kaik  \n10. Mennar, Him. A may  \n24, 4ppi, lich etc. in Feb  \n10, goshi Weru, daş, art, tre, Kineban  \n,, Torches at I'm Sratur.  \nsan, sem sta, fram tvorbow.  \n11, Chiz Britise 4, Frain Nugaenki.  \n11. Kincy for, pise sta, Free For  \nJiweltlah me, from Hack.  \n11. Child, Britse stres  \nveg  \n23. Mika infra Ft.okow.  \n14. Vraniu, Brizi i teras Ni  \n12, Pag-chua, Cebu, Gun Haugining  \n13. Paking, Britisk str. from Harian  \n12. When, Sritha, Fran Ningpe  \n23, P, Velg from Navski.  \n13. Artawan, British ate, trong Ngebak.  \n13. Bellapin, Criticstr, from hay.  \n14. Kangitsen, Obiamo côfine  \n14. Why Chinese  \n12. Cf. fe Grice, Neftials aly, Fara Fausto,  \nYel  \nWa, Kritish or from Purbox  \nDEPASISKGK.  \nTulis, fitil:  \nfry.  \n7. Larisa ar, Caliber cust  \nser, far Harten.  \n4. Karlebota, Utili ste, for Hong  \n7. Kig-yong, CU Hor  \nWCA Vite fish sirir Hanken Wencho, Bitlah se fre Bentor  \n7. T, Batin ats  \nvalt.. Sur Au”.  \n3. Yolors Faupat, for Kris.  \n7. Anjaszóne. Maitish to. Lo Nayan  \n9. Pribe. Fruch as, for  \nVery arm, Jap, sie  \nCheambin, list, for Tookes.  \n9. Sualon, Bisjal nie,, for Chato.  \n3. British te, & Nhup.  \nA. Wynn, Erinala ste, får 1  \nKorinetes,  \n5. Clay, Beds he for Nagild  \n6. Tade. British si Hongkong.  \n3 Dakinu 1. 1-i, Nagki  \n8. 1. 1. Chernosina, qez Nag!.  \nSing, Eisk er for Haukee.  \n2, Wan, Heffasi atr. Yee Hankge  \n8. Tagesbian Here. Sup, so, for Nigeri  \nNow, Beltani ste, fer Swabunt.  \n30, Yehsie, China, Cil  \n1 Yung-ring China for Wacker.  \n1. Kung, helliah straw, For 'Batkow,  \n1. Yet, 1 Late, for thinking-  \n11, Exitish fry  \n11, y, Brick size for ever  \nᎫ Ꭸ .  \n-piant. C.Dave var for BakuPP.  \n33. Natumeur, the Hali ste, ing Bunton.  \nNang Byi-ish swamar, for Desigər 125.  \n12, W. Stupin. Trilin's barb,  \n13. Did Ms pett, for  \n1. Hritish star, fer  \nfine.  \nut,  \n12, Appiu. Rzinies alapone, for Benchaw. 12 Hole, British baek, for Puntur.  \n18, in, Paul sicsance, for Yongpa  \n14. Bang fou, Chiron 5., for lankaw. Tino, Titia, for acco  \nJA, Bhara Kort. Danish, Aw Aney.  \nJá, nilon. Ispitful: man, tum feudon  \n14, Hung-mono. Elite for Ning.  \nAUCTION SALES TO-DAY.  \nNout  \n2 ZON  \nM  \nHongkong, 2012 Paketars. 1  \nHION FRONG AND  \nj  \nBANKING CORP VOHAL  \nNOTICH TO,\"  \nIruding flower  \n8:4  \n36  \nS  \nSTRIA DE ATESON & C  \nHenare! Meapp.  \nPangkor, Nuth Pukssary. 199  \nund bag hij brente Vicker Bust Yantraze AMIN CORPÁSY, n2 Plang!! Fue Paci  \nhos, mad from Jers spaly to  \nTached beat soother in the basisve of! by the Seantul.! Longhwag. Ha Fairy, 1982 1844 tonnes Lowashed Rivers of  \nClaire and bear China, the trait to  \nCo. is a pig MANY STANSTER  \nIONS TO OUR NOTICES TO CONSIGMEES.  \nNONERS OF OPTION ANDA BOO,  \nES. 8.3. COPS 8.5.37ENECK,\"  \nFROM LIVERPOOL  \nCHUPTING  \n4. M. ARMSTRONG. Ani Hwgkong, 18h Bencowry, the  \nTUNGKONG RACH.  \nEN to the GANE Encours for Gentlenes being Sah  \nof sið, er towards, 19 dla Band. Frogi. for Now able to the rain o  \nG 183 No “Stand st  \nj zorth  \nVin Ind  \nKIULH いやい  \nprente, oz Chica  \nDžiova stek u poziveliùsling of  \ningen be adding it to the  \nit various inter report, and the mak  \nsent. Phyu Mr meting the grossier zegaremasts  \n1887  \n25 ROYAL  \nCITY HALL  \nSATURDAY,  \nFysoket W. 1892.  \nNWOUND  \nA doing it en wilson BAND MAGICAL MUSE,  \n(man, will-hitic can itinere of the Copywny a  \nn the tindasi bu chipul from i zemotestira ierastinent.  \nuus later. As the ch 2hr Nice damer of the Cases Gastre. Tesigns for skijamast wer stame SASANATATION FERPANY, and the Yama MATRON.  \nZOEK UNTAMED ODPAT, an ecided in 191 1841 Beans Surya Shanghe, ut by  \nYonghorn, Bind Baravy.  \nBiznim, faren 1.20 Szymoliem wist, Hors of 'n. Sterling Verze 20 bcxcision so we go sa balkg m / Bulk Sare5dista, nail s  \n1 Burnering in to bad on 1  \n& DOVAN JAMBRn unsaaf Beurs, Brayer to the Cuntan Com's Glenovels are eli  \neg in Chin, OU EN The motel of 91-6 PASAREA 2 Fashion, Bry, fine \"Prana iameter  \nThe word after war and be the beds day of son carried inde, Cartes et Corner here. And image, and of the Coquialiis, an owning wikasi a Pielie, so be shown to the the Sadesigual, ja sinth casas 14 will turn on 106 mee Yangtera, wyether with  \nTAS-Ty  \n| Thakanume Pie  \nI even me punten af 2), ka p (zujimoto su upang to, WARDANOS, . 15th Folmany, 385.  \nEAL TRUE) By ordre often Coert ut vector  \nClerk of Cur. Respons. My kids  \nTAXI, and chan 132919TH THEM? Wenen in  \nAmeric, Cala en Ju  \nT. JACKSON, thief Marugas.  \nMecs E the Corpoention  \nNu. 1, Q's and H  \nNOTICES OF FIRMS.  \nFUTICH  \non  \nT. JACKSON,  \nCAVE Hargr  \n190;  \nL  \nPRIDERICK 2017 in auster  \nTO BE INT It is  \nthe by Prz Fenratica bertane ot Sasunt.  \nBOCAGD FCHE CHASE & TO 9. PATLEY TRA  \nLET Mogg. 15, 1  \n1593 Kars,\" N 29 Azer B  \nUraze, in N IN QUEENEY HAD tex-  \nCo  \nTUR CHUKKAB INSURANCE COMPANY, Puch  \nICMITED  \nNOTION.  \nAVDAVID Mungkan. Mick  \n3SOON. WINS & US dowry, Sm  \nI'  \nk's day had doch zeigen kaki of Me T. BAY . . D MAUN! Bolay the a  \nZ  \nW ROINES,  \nDoorway. In You, Je,\"  \nM  \nNOTICE.  \nKunis been appoint Agents for thr  \nNO. 2 LOWER MONQUE TERRACE  \nApply to  \nJ. M. ANETRONIA,  \nHongkong, we fibreney, this  \n.....  \nTO BE LAT  \nWith mata konica  \nNETSUZ BUSHAN KAISHA, OFWELLING HOUSE No & O Basing  \nPorto this For  \nHongkong  \n980. STEVENS & C.  \nJanuary 18  \nXOTION  \nATRA LAMEDA on mitted  \nPatios in my Where no? tán Hestnesi will be watere at inder the |cale f  \nSTRIL & TALKM  \nNTS  \nNetgan. Feb 12  \n..............  \npatuled,  \nGut, thoroughly tapultad vol wy  \nApply to  \nALEX. A. AGA KIHELIOS. Iveco J. 1+13 RENKIJOS & Q....... I  \nHvaley Stroth Ifonytone. 8th Bobnary, 16  \ndelivery train Graf or China  \nCon 1995  \nCIO'S LOAN, or repruned Blaess Ne  \nApply to  \nLISTSAL & DAVIS,  \nAngkor, Sim Fe K  \n+452  \n2ist rebrany, 1837.  \nand five aziona  \nun sft art its simpellant, waking  \nfest Et une ged wit's the that they the C101: Fally put up shar Vilor, and of which songs is vrugt  \napdaivers after the with Pelaars,  \n1982 aufgeno  \nFITTERS SIRE Agra, Rogging, ul Februny. 1:  \nFROM LOS DON AND SINGAPORS.  \nGLENFRO4-,\"  \nBurta, Brasiguam;  \nCAL  \nLE COMIDAT PERFORMANCE.  \nDISPLAY OF NECROMANOS  \nGLINK T  \nPROFESSOR RUCHWALDY,  \nRENA WIMANT Wind 28* Wansker Taare  \nAn entirely new Pumnites  \nPUS PARTICULATE SES H  \nPAX OF ADRESTON.  \nDrain Cirak seil Sti  \nPl............  \nidio finálem in auffores Hall Pries Tickets to be hat den Neue Key & Wag med at dhe Tales  \nDight The Steamy will be alten | Performer 1. studio of fil, the Frinksminga  \nPosing a CAPA  \nLe ɖe Compray.  \nCha Cha Stry Farmats of J. Convams may extantinuci în 10 oun  \nAsily. Fructe at 80 Pig, Performance to com  \nLading jajene za coudseted with Nathan  \nDowny, Fetienacy, 1885 Is her secon! it ONGKONG, CANTOR, ANU MAURO  \nPLLAK CESARDT Sunambig  \n| basing arrivet ROYAL BELUSLINTET COMPANY,  \n(of Surg Am Barely this long com, dying lady letras Fassies and Saverbrai.!  \nwiik esvapur of Oplan van het bal Salon Pung, Cl ritl  \nThe risks dete pas earns of De Visita, en Kerck, whi Biznad, vienne di Paw the wharem a otra ringstjen 4 way to ohtrize],  \nSADETLY APPEL. Hoy, 7th Folamry. 1983  \nNOWN SALE TOOUND VOLUM is of the Chow95-174:7-8410$ Tags per h Yone 1287.  \nPark The Dak Arty Fina  \nBong JANTY  \ntr  \n3 H 1  \nX  \nG..  \nUWALSH IN SILKS, Canton and Slot Brass Pro Sharris,  \nbana ng Wang, Curiosis,  \nDenaliende, Talul Chalca orm Tebies, ie, f..  \nGOLD AND SILVER FRATELLE  \nCaro SST, P  \nROM, QUDEN'S BOAT, EXC MAHANA.  \nSTEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED. KXOURSION TO MACAD.  \nSOMANES Panxha \"KINETANG,\" will for Latine ange wül informadales the! funtion thatør Porn Blog Lan SATURDAY, the 25% inesses. to the rosterý se given befrog Noon 10.DAY  \nIan Bastow, ad hooks, bonds, pavery. the Buch Febri. 19  \nung tamilly prociled ze the carus porte lasting 90 Can winlig v  \nDudaliteket  \nju ili za svoju te thot of end for pictat and thesis sagirnis em  \nBOUN  \nNo ite kurd has buan atatud,  \n2 Julie ill be cinanteisisat kj  \nKrbrary,  \ncutting a large card tra J'a Stanet e de \"Id\" Wardagi  \nruza BUNDAY, the  \nThe Cas Prosta Muca and lak.. 89 40. So Cas......  \n31.50 tests to be pare at the Company'  \nby Disa  \nbral osally Myths seri at the Wari.  \n•han basisgand to me al segue  \nang trade.  \nAsiY[ 034 54 * ! tag, odo Date  \nBeagles 20  \nUNION LISE  \nNOTICE TO ROYSKONTES.  \nTROM LONDON, THNARD, AND  \nSINRAPOR \"TOPORATES-  \n\"S-SRETNO\" is Bow Rename of 1.466 kaas til at aborden, and destined to China  \nSarung Lath, where i wantly be join  \n2. A LA COSTA,  \nStrogkwg Ziel Folers  \nCAUTION tavots\" of 2.577, fie ding Paktis on igured that SCBIP for minh bas frist hide Abarca: SHAREG Numbed it)  \nLe T  \nw by the Foest at whogy tud 48 rue 613-1,250 fs Shoe St Rita W4X24 D luga iar apperanicu plutor Blass CuANT be student that motive ul Dcrz  \nDeals That Has Borghang!  \nHenker 28ri Pelary. 1683  \nNote-Th, Dia is the ski otɔdlükat | Capkiu Mitzke, having arrived free pieces Sainty built for the; the chefs ass buna giu że Shott Cloapany. #5111 Line in Loughed as one is City among with with which the  \nmit any view of a nábo kong naga.  \ntomat ju thair Bis of \"Inding to vas arlor Falo hvalisay steal an important EN RING.  \nund or eligator 25 main positi  \nTO LET  \nAty to  \nDOUGJAS LAPCAJK & L Lengkong, L. Tebaumy, Ur  \n797  \nTemarking, RE  \nJAPAN JARRETE  \nYANAMA.  \nHAVING plejad is H  \n575 dia daliring ni skafé Condo Fezia alte The Chic Calenus branch of the Char-  \nCAT ating blom alechage of  \nthagena ar charterad, wish are Java 1. |  \nCHIHAN STELMANIP COMPANY,  \nFOR SHANTHAL Y AMOY Taking Cazzard Passeng long las  \nwill be at this landed net storage Pay's Pervine will trim the placevi 10-a kilusis :{DPGALVOS Intentano, Prae818, KLARON, ried and expois as no Zee Insurers IN A CUT 8 Company's Steward y  \ncounty health have.  \nDitial Care will be forwarded onto from  \nInd  \n1 line is a velemble one. Ed is  \nal Pass or the Yamaisen  \nTHESE LITERAN 200 FOS-17 LJONGKONG WHARE & GODOWNS, 1 Gavetin, Gas Pumbatore Roose Apis may be seenesting passenger trothe and trule of Vidos, sãe 50ed it, at Eren z  \nKONG SOM CHINa tile feu molver astro to the Gilmer be gets en Chica, the Straits, Buttweisen,  \nMW. REPOOL MUSTES DE  \nPan CEAS or the Dans les  \nI use will be sei un, le: the  \nFrog Dedi Yox Subtipdoza aud  \nGoods verived an STORAGE at Modrum Adportienuolės kill bousculand så tide Often, Red, Fedtmas Peloasa,  \nLORDAN, KLE  \nto the  \nlumatong Prity Frie Chen.  \nand on or if the  \nivalsat, or they us be versa  \nAl  \nRUSSELL & C  \nEntivo 000WNST Any to  \n184  \n>RYFL & C Tinghaus, Bri Murel, Ja  \nTO LET  \nJENE WIURLAND WUISKY  \n습  \ntomsong, \"ith Kebruary, de  \nsura Styes by Mr WLCA an aud 'Mr. EDWARD JONNY HIGHGs.  \nBEGRES & LEORD  \nHoaglag, kh Jnowary, 1562  \nLASTRE.  \n-  \nAnd  \nCŮH VNG and 92ORådE;), W R. FABDERICK DES.ore Hide, all we ladies; stage  \nAlso, M  \nJeelanin ay Pen Pen  \ni4kin Usta, Stil Mr. DEORGE H. WILDONORENSNITE \"KONONKA!  \nJOHNSON.  \nthorised to sigu na nagta  \nSELEC  \n161  \nSHARP TULAER. Houghou, Jl. Koptember, 1951.  \nis  \nChina, 1st Junkery, Jasa,\"  \nTO BE IST.  \nK. BOOKS & NEW HOITIONS.  \nBALA WAJIB TUYNUE TERMARIA PAR  \nJennies fuwa and Gardo.  \nREHAWAY'S DAY IN A Cable Du 82.30.  \nApply to  \n| At Bows=derwone di Cross-(Play  \nJu$ 24,99  \nhours  \nbuy, 1892-  \nLINSTEAD & 174 VIR  \n1368  \nBY. EAT BAN.......  \nVarea's Bay BAR TO 42.0.3  \nTO BE LEV.  \n2  \nWith a Sut dope Next,  \nPure Talentīniku  \nThrow zəd  \nsopittinor. not,  \nEnge the on Pocicta.  \nThla poetsendis fr Brands?  \nBettled varier éta pagal prision of  \nIE.M. It may not besties,  \nHold by Apote  \nThe Worl  \n2016 l'aprimas,  \nGREENLEEHUGOTINES  \nR. CAT ME, TN,  \nDili, Angyalive. Y  \nTORN BAZLEY WITIE » ELUTHAT'S  \nPORTLAY CREENI  \nHOLE ARE WE CAN,  \nPOLLDAY WISH &  \n\"STENTOT\" nomidered of growing imposture, owing to the Capinia Kirkpatrick, will be dospaerbed. 'TO. with Pie Suits Sanctness fadin. If  \nposed bile popupfil  \nSally adapted to this one of th  \nAg-wal  \nPiger Paraply la  \nBTTERFILL&RVIRE. 1nging. Brit Vebruary, 19.  \nPest pinabi, suplayed in the parties, and the PUR SYDNEY AND WELBOURNE, MAA  \nirectes expect  \niNuns to the Cross and  \nNOTIOR TO CONSIGNES BRITISH RANQUE «ENDYMOW,\" FROM LONDON.  \nle, with the Give of the harbor  \ninfusion antuplish thes, and is THE S  \n& Barre Boruture, wing of 195,400 jample silent  \nTeaming of the Corina C  \n'PAKAO.  \nHUNGARIAN Chptain Abnob, will be distohaalej  \nvayout any porturiled to end in direct stand the amin the; BEFORUoga, che van animus  \n[MON BLO-432125 vf Chup by the shavu nauči volata Con  \nتا بروید  \nSome eu this?”  \ninted it as presionaty sien,  \nLedia Latha Tindesign for teagues and wish fare, and the chip and dishia Avexoma-  \nAnd to wish wediata daivery of theirut sa Yungeza rec Sutien, thoni zand rapi ods.  \nlizer pros and is the beardisipat! #w Krázlá se l'asure, apply t Carge impede the ischarge of the prezu with the antedication of will be handed Plan Coming sale at Jink that is thing or 1!ཤཱ ཤ1ཀ92  \nConad China and the gerectiepaccion of VENHOLD, KABLERO & Cu..  \nforging, 20  \nAgastā,  \nVEEAMENT  \nLabs earping-Trade in the Fun SANA, Hodon  \n20. D. SKYNS  \nOLZ. cyborg, 25l Picnary, 1881.  \n(37  \nPOR MANTLA DO  \nthe hang of Cams, that the Changany lindil«ma 135 anys 50+ Gendable enterpri  \nmessage of gettin Denver, will be upstand in th  \n20th February, NOTICE TO CONSTANTS.***  \nhow the yellt of being being coser, nadan Pert ez cutive perciocia en lices f quod in their sila u Darling! Flies ronible expect profie to pay divi tha wedged the countrytresdends, levides funding à Puiere Park fut na- | tak bole leep. Puis Cakes a spotles in the ralow of Stem  \nCASTELLS BOONA SI M$500. THE BOUSE ... Afluor- Pean? fiongkong. Lich Berater. Jaar 20E PARIGN288 t the Setlowing Cargo are ¦ Gjested, bringing an vorean act of will; the F  \nGAPSELL'S JR ACURA ADUI Wire Cops, derling  \nms mm $2.99 Wat bid on * DoNDUSANY...67.80. Camera Bormionary or Connor  \nX MODE A P  \nE  \nA \"CALIT  \n...$50  \nOWN THALS  \nNoir Et risk sed -  \nKOTOE. Apply to  \nFER Ondulkar ben appointed and i set LINSTEAD & DA AGERTH jothy die their souls Fleurkons, 24 Faktany, 2580,  \nby Masses, KY POCE 900, of Weru, car BEMENA  \n----  \n1987  \nPO NE LUT, GODOWN WWATER PADE  \nBuca's Wert, CAS 14208  \nMEN ARTEL UNY AT 3rELS |  \nVa.  \n.............$1.05 BB-as by Derec Anotre locsa Wox.'s Home De jikaraka CasACT OF SETAAN & T  \n.......  \n___STD_DBBAREPA  \nه آزادی از راه  \nIn Amra é  \nJASTHAN & DAVIS. FROM GONDON AS) SINGAPOR Egils June 7, 199  \nTT LEL  \nse ing been affectivit  \n80ti inond: We Cates Vor-?  \nmouth, Driss Sten Wather. 15:10,11, 3 Come M. Order, Lena  \nMerwe  \n--PREVO 1680), demo New 45. Il Core Tv-i  \nBustle, Derles Marit  \nA decaDLY.  \nTHE PRAYà Nov. 15 and 47 (KENS BREAysel droveste, Ciniz see! 2002 Autunda Kits, & Casa? Marokani BOVARE AND SALTadini H. CAPOT rainy iniezed tis divar Varde, with  \nNew Car On Chika HA--Bruta  \njare d'utils Em thus Bravega. 12.  \nBose Cotel in anerputio  \nSuity to  \nTôi ganggo by her and by 12.9. ~VIOTORES\" | dire, Outer, for aut  \nS.CALIFORtre A You, No. 15807, 30 Cases Ver  \nmouth. Ozani fa FRIVER's the simplic of them.se 1  \nMemalion  \nlould af  \nBahan the Pur  \nEra  \nInvite Passersion.  \nFigley, Est November, 1251.  \nLINBIRAD & 2018.ga  \nSz  \nNu - Cleis tent of the  \ntest Hoags and jlapur biwee  \nRELLY & WALSH, KONGKONG.  \nWATERBURY CLUCY.  \nWATDRSERY, CON OMPANY!!  \nPESTAU A C... Bide Agelb dougiong, Nerabe, 1991  \nEX \"ARADRA  \nHé zone No. 25. 1 Ch Flute, Céur,  \nfrange  \nCum in WAL  \nJodliwey mung: he claimed.  \nOptical Carry will forestei paina 1er in sua caray *rginen bei 32  \nTODAY. 1  \nThe tale the unity Age  \nteen var fula by s tebe n the Cete fary:  \nל.TR\"  \n916,  \nFo Fralebtor Pasengo, apply to  \nREŠENIOS & Dungkot, en Falirnusy, 1543.  \nAUSTROJUNGABIAN LOOTISSUSAN NAVIGATIOR COMPANY. 1. At Agresamos que Riu Noor, 1891, STEAM WIR SINGAPORE, PENANG, Teen Woman Kinter. We cup COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, BUZZ, Ing of the China Gas Stan Naz  \nPORT BAIN, AND TRIPSUM. SIS COFA the  \nthe Awarar STRANEK (laking Gangnan timing rates to Cabestra, Cagene and JAJARNYA ALISON SCOT PRYMATIC PATS, Costa, and the  \nMGOTTENRASS Postel  \nespectivo Teds if we compres digital 27, of the part, wand CORN LI, 12 Company's Arm  \nو بواره کمی از سواری به بازار کار در کاشی تر و با دیوید  \nwiki Moboraca fu 30+ to  \n\"DACHNE\"  \nWILIAM Captain Cousie, will feel MON. KICK bit of JANTINA, 6th Prezimu, at POE 22.06. ZANER&Co. of the ene part, and | For fur Particalórappir ta Jos J. Ma, on behalf of the Cem.  \nMECHI & Co.  \n182  \nparis, vt tin other pert  \nCopper of the chore Agoemand sand Morrerar. !  \nof the Water Ant of  \n1  \ngistion, uni szeme Tulused Valesklad, D  \nde inspinal by interling Zubscribers, a  \nHow Fuhraury, 1359  \nSTEAM TO FRANQUIAL  \nارک باد  \nHis cume; No. B. Fill, a Care Meerten üstina cf the Exlienor of the Jonpano. 2 13, 8. N. Co.'s Strucəliy  \nTO LET TUUSHA and DOWNS, N». 13 and Caren 100.swing vode alter ibu 23rd! H  \nloa, Maya Ceurest. af persave is the custani will be slijed 628  \npatioa el inks. CXNOWire & Co. Pusa97- sin en 1st day out?.  \nApply to \",\" care of one of Nix papar.  \nHayong, 33t. Pauta  \n561.  \nBiz created.  \nFill of Lading 24) be wet F  \nJARING  \nHengkona, 15th Februg, 1982,  \ndise, Dege, o andar.  \nBYAN  \n¡GB, No D. 2 Chua, folar, Pres  \na. D. CHAS PEAUX, Agral.  \n153 unge, 3rd January, 18  \n31 Faza & WALA, & Tank Bali, 31  \n*DEGEAN,\" will teate or the shoo plan aluk 24 Eners Ina athmont se made the digest will after hac artisi with the Eaglish Mail, edarped, we pumpday if iskarei Se  \nA. MOVER notte) am suplied for, 4 surplus of the  \nSuurinta at Tungkong: 29% Fobrancy, 1882  \nrexit wil byheals to the pope of con",
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        "content_text": "441\n\nEnglish Company law, which prevented the reduction of the value of a share beyond one-fourth the amount paid up. At the time no measure gave the relief to the Company which it sought, but the shares are found still too large, the amount paid up being $500 while there are only 60% of them.\n\nThe extension of the Company's business renders it desirable that the shares should be increased in number as well as made of smaller denomination so as to give shares to numerous contributors & business in London and other centres of trade, as they are now deterred from purchasing shares at the present high denomination and are thus deprived of an opportunity to invest their capital which it is undesirable for them to lock up.\n\nThe Directors would further draw the attention of His Excellency to the fact that the shareholders of the Union Insurance Society at a general meeting held yesterday (Mr. P. Ryrie, Chairman) resolved to subdivide their stock into shares of a smaller denomination of $125 paid up.",
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        "content_text": "502\n\n4\n\nWe extract a few interesting passages from a recent article of the Paris Figaro regarding the Holy Father, Leo XIII, who puts in practice the advice given by an Italian Princess to a King of France: \"Now, my son, you must stitch\" (il faut coudre). The Pope has been stitching for five years with wonderful patience and perseverance. He has desired to bring back the Governments of Europe to himself, and everybody knows how he has succeeded. Envoys, more or less recognised by Mr. Gladstone, ascend the great Vatican staircase side by side with the Ambassador of the German Empire, with the Grand Duke Constantino Nicolavich, the Tsar's uncle, and Russian diplomats, greatly surprised to meet here. The venerable old man may congratulate himself on his work. At the price of what labour he thus guides the bark of Peter to port, we shall see.\n\nThe writer then describes a day of the Pope's life—his early Mass, his audience to the Secretary of State, Cardinal Jacobini, \"of rare political knowledge,\" and to the other Cardinal Secretaries, each of whom has his fixed day; the meagre one o'clock dinner of a plate of soup, one plate of meat, and cheese, lasting only a few minutes; his afternoon walk or ride, utilised in reading the reports of Bishops or Nuncios; his public and private audiences at four p.m.; his reception of Bishops in the evening; and then, at the end of his long day, his hours in his private cabinet: \"then it is that Leo XIII is able to work,\" concludes the writer.\n\nHis personal appearance and manner is thus described:\n\nTall, thin, dry, his face long, pale and wrinkled, Leo XIII is of delicate health, which he takes little care of.\n\nTHE CATHOLIC REGISTER.\n\nHONGKONG RATES OF POSTAGE.\n\nREVISED JANUARY, 1883.\n\nIn the following Statements and Tables the Rates are given in cents, and are, for letters per half ounce, for Books and Patterns, per two ounces.\n\nNewspapers over four ounces in weight are charged as double, treble, etc., as the case may be, but such papers or packets of papers may be sent at Book Rate. Two Newspapers must not be folded together as one, nor must anything whatever be inserted except loose file Supplements. Printed matter may, however, be enclosed, if the whole be paid at Book Rate. Price Current may be paid either as Newspapers or Books.\n\nCommercial Papers signify such papers as, though written by hand, do not bear the character of an actual or personal correspondence, such as invoices, deeds, copied music, &c. The charge on them is the same as for books, but, whatever the weight of a packet containing any partially written paper, it will not be charged less than 5 cents.\n\nThe sender of any Registered Article may accompany it with a Return Receipt on paying an extra fee of 5 cents.\n\nCommercial Papers to Foreign Post Offices is 4 oz. Patterns for such offices are limited to 8 ounces, and must not exceed these dimensions: 8 inches by 6 inches by 2 inches.\n\nCOUNTRIES OF THE POSTAL UNION.\n\nThe Union may be taken to comprise Europe, all foreign possessions in Asia, Japan, W. Africa, Egypt, Mauritius, N. America, Mexico, Salvador, Brazil, Peru, Chili, Venezuela, the Argentine Republic, Jamaica, Trinidad, Guiana, Honduras, Bermuda, French, Netherlands, Portuguese and Spanish Colonies.\n\nCountries NOT in the Union.---The chief countries not in the Union are the Australasian Group, and S. Africa.\n\nPOSTAGE TO UNION COUNTRIES.\n\nGeneral Rate, by any route:\n\nLetters,......... 10 cents per 1 oz.\n\nPost Cards...... 2 cents each.\n\nNewspapers, ............ 2 cents each.\n\nBooks, Patterns and Commercial Papers,\n\n2 cents per 2 oz.\n\nRegistration, ............ 10 cents.\n\nThere is no charge on redirected correspondence within the Postal Union.\n\nHis austerity is extreme. The spiritual sovereign of over 200 millions of Catholics does not spend £100 a month for his table. His highly-developed nervous system alone enables him to resist the fatigues of his vast occupations and labours. Sometimes he appears dejected or exhausted. Some of good news brought by telegram gives him new life. He is always grave and solemn, always the Pope. The Italians describe his exterior by the word \"ceremonious.\" Gravity is inherent in his nature. His contemporaries recognised this when he was a boy. He never abandons himself, and is not easily provoked to laughter. He would be thought severe, were it not that he tempers the solemnity of his address with the patient attention with which he listens without interrupting those who speak to him.... Leo XIII speaks with the same slowness as the Archbishop of Paris. If the Pope and the Cardinal have not received the gifts of the orator, they are, on the other hand, writers.\n\nIt is stated that not only does his Holiness submit his letters and encyclicals to the Sacred College, but he listens to advice, and frequently after long discussion, entirely re-casts encyclicals he has prepared. As he sleeps badly, he often spends hours in the night in writing these documents. Finally, the Italian ex-Minister Bonghi, said of Leo XIII, that he was \"one of the most evenly-balanced and most vigorous of characters: one who has realised the idea of a Cardinal as traced by St. Bernard.\"\n\nThere was hanged at Steinamanger, in Hungary, a peasant woman from Szordabely, named Lyukas Kathi, the perpetrator of a series of crimes which had excited universal horror. The criminal was fifty-two years of age, short in stature, and of a placid aspect. She compounded arsenic in cakes which she disposed of at a high price to persons who desired to get rid of their relatives. Lyukas killed two husbands of her own, and she was accused of twenty-six other murders, six of which she confessed to.\n\nPOSTAGE TO NON-UNION COUNTRIES.\n\nAustralia, New Zealand, Tasmania, and Fiji, via Torres Straits, Letters, 10; Registration, 10; Newspapers, 2; Books and Patterns, 2: Via Suez, Letters, 25; Registration, 10; Newspapers, 2; Books and Patterns, 2.\n\nNatal, the Cape, St. Helena, Ascension, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Letters, 25; Registration, 10; Books & Patterns, 5.\n\nLOCAL POSTAGE.\n\nLetters, per 1/2 oz., 2 cents.\n\nRegistration, 10 cents.\n\nPost Cards, 2 cents.\n\nBooks, 2 cents per 2 oz.\n\nNewspapers, 1 cent each.\n\nGeneral Local Rates?\n\nChina, Tonquin, & Japan, Siam & Cochin China (d), Overland General Route, and the Philippines (d) Via Singapore, 10 cents.\n\n(e)\n\nBetween Canton, and\n\nSILVER QUOTATIONS.\n\nHongkong and Shanghai Bank--New Issue--160 per cent premium.\n\nHongkong and Shanghai Bank--New Issue--148 per cent premium, sellers.\n\nUnion Insurance Society of Canton--\n\n$1,850 per share, buyers.\n\nChina Traders' Insurance Company--\n\n$1,650 per share.\n\nNorth China Insurance Co.--Tls. 1,225 per share.\n\nCanton Insurance Company, Limited,--\n\n$136 per share, sellers.\n\nYangtze Insurance Association--Tls. 870 per share.\n\nChinese Insurance Company-- $215 per share.\n\nOn Tui Insurance Company, Limited,--\n\nTls. 148 per share.\n\nHongkong Fire Insurance Company--\n\n$1,160 per share.\n\nChina Fire Insurance Company--\n\n$9223 per share, sellers.\n\nHongkong and Whampoa Dock Company--30 per cent premium.\n\nHongkong, Canton and Macao Steam-ship Company---$33 per share, premium.\n\nHongkong Gas Company--$82 per share.\n\nHongkong Hotel Company--130 per share.\n\nIndo-China Steam Navigation Company, Limited,--10 per cent discount.\n\nChina Sugar Refining Company, Limited--$207 per share.\n\nChina Sugar Refining Company--(Debentures)--3 per cent premium.\n\nLuzon Sugar Refining Company, Limited--$108 per share.\n\nHongkong Ice Company --$170 per share.\n\nHongkong and China Bakery Company, Limited,--$60 per share.\n\nChinese Imperial Loan of 1879--2 per cent premium.\n\nChinese Imperial Loan of 1881--24 per cent premium.\n\nOn London.--\n\nEXCHANGE.\n\nBank Bills, on demand,.......8/73\n\nBank Bills, at 30 d/s, 8/7\n\nCredits, at 4 m/s.\n\n3/7\n\nDocumentary Bills, at 4 m/s, 3/U\n\nOn Paris--Bank Bills, demand, 4.54\n\nCredits, at 4 m/s 4.62\n\nOn Bombay--Bank, 3 dis.....\n\n.222\n\nOn Calcutta--Bank, 3 dis.......2223\n\nOn Shanghai--Bank, sight,\n\n72\n\nPrivate, 50 dis\n\n73\n\nFlour\n\nHalf day\n\nDay\n\nQuarterly fallen\n\nDirection of Wind...\n\nWet Thermometer 64o\n\nTHERMOMETER, do\n\nBAROMETER,\n\nPrevious day\n\nat 1 p.m.\n\nOn date\n\nat 10 a.m.\n\nPrevious day\n\nat 1.\n\nOn date\n\n10 p.m.\n\nPrevious day\n\nN\n\nat 10 ..\n\nPrevious day\n\n4.ro.\n\nOn date\n\n10 1,\n\nHongkong, Saturday, February 24, 1883.\n\nCHURCH NOTICES.\n\nHOURS OF DIVINE SERVICE ON SUNDAYS AND FEASTS OF OBLIGATION.\n\nCATHEDRAL, WELLINGTON STREET.\n\nHigh Mass with Sermon in Portuguese at 8 a.m. throughout the year.\n\nFirst Mass..........at 6\n\nSecond Mass.......at 7\n\nHigh Mass..........at 9 a.m.\n\nLast Mass..........at 5½ p.m.\n\nBENEDICTION OF THE MOST HOLY SACRAMENT.\n\nNovember 1st to February 28th...... 5 p.m.\n\nMarch, April, September, & October 5½ p.m.\n\nMay 1st to August 31st... 6 p.m.\n\nOne hour before the Benediction there is Instruction in Christian Doctrine in Portuguese.\n\n3 p.m.\n\n4 p.m.\n\nST. FRANCIS' CHURCH, WANCHAI.\n\nFirst Mass, Sermon in Chinese.........6 a.m.\n\nSecond Mass, Sermon in Portuguese, 7 a.m.\n\nCatechism for Chinese\n\nCatechism for Portuguese.\n\nBenediction of the M. H. Sacrament à jun.\n\nST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH, GARDEN ROAD.\n\nMass with Sermon in English ............\n\nBENEDICTION OF THE MOST HOLY SACRAMENT.\n\nOn Sunday...7 a.m.\n\nDays of Devotion..... after Mass.\n\nCHAPEL OF THE SACRED HEART, WEST POINT.\n\nMass with Benediction of the Most Holy Sacrament at 8 a.m.\n\nDAYS OF DEVOTION.\n\nPeak...$0.75 each Coolie.\n\nGap...$0.60 each Coolie.\n\nINRICKSHA.\n\nQuarter of an hour or less\n\nHalf an hour.\n\nOne Hour\n\n5 cents.\n\n10 cents.\n\n15 cents.\n\n25 cents.\n\n35 cents.\n\n50 cents.\n\nLEGALISED TARIFF OF FARES FOR CHAIRS, QUADRI-BEARERS, AND BOATS, IN THE COLONY OF HONGKONG.\n\nChairs and Ordinary Pillaway Boats.\n\nHalf hour... One hour\n\nSix hours\n\nThree hours\n\nSix hours.\n\nOne day (12 hours)\n\nTO VICTORIA PEAK.\n\nSingle Trip.\n\nFour Coolies\n\n$1.00\n\nThree Coolies\n\n$0.85\n\nTwo Coolies\n\n$0.70\n\nReturn (direct or by Pok-fu-lam).\n\nFour Coolies\n\n$1.50\n\nThree Coolies\n\n$1.20\n\nTwo Coolies\n\n$1.00\n\nNov. 1st to April 30th\n\nMay 1st to Oct. 31st\n\nFour Coolies\n\nThree Coolies\n\nTwo Coolies\n\n$0.60\n\n$0.50\n\n$0.40\n\nReturn (direct or by Pok-fu-lam).\n\nFour Coolies........... $1.00\n\nThree Coolies........ $0.85\n\nTwo Coolies.......... $0.70\n\nTO VICTORIA GAP (TO LEVEL OF UMBRELLA SEAT).\n\nSingle Trip.\n\nTwo Coolies.... 30 cents.\n\nThe Return Fare embraces a trip of not more than three hours.\n\nFor every hour or part of an hour above three hours, each Coolie will be entitled to an additional payment of 5 cents.\n\nBOAT AND COOLIE HIRE.\n\n1st Class Cargo Boat of 600 or 800 piculs, per Day.... $3.00\n\n1st Class Cargo Boat of 800 or 400 piculs, per Load,........... 2nd Class Cargo Boat of 600 piculs, per Day $2.50\n\n2nd Class Cargo Boat of 800 piculs, per Load ................ 3rd Class Cargo Boat or Ha-kow Boat of 300 piculs, per Day... $1.50\n\n3rd Class Cargo Boat or Ha-kow Boat of 300 piculs, per Load.. $1.00\n\n3rd Class Cargo Boat or Ha-kow Boat of 300 piculs, Half Day... $0.50\n\nSAMPAN or Pullaway Boats, per Day.....$1.00\n\nOne Hour... 20 cents.\n\nHalf-an-Hour 10 cents.\n\nSTANDT COOLIES.\n\nScale of Hire for Street Coolies.\n\nOne Day, ..........50 cents.\n\nHalf Day,....... 20 cents.\n\nThree Hours......... 12 cents.\n\nOne Hour............ 5 cents.\n\nHalf Hour......... 3 cents.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nAN EXCELLENT TUTOR of the MANDARIN DIALECT is desirous of giving lessons to a few scholars. Speaks only the Mandarin Dialect.\n\nAddress E. Office of this Paper.\n\nHongkong, 18th February, 1883.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nLESSONS given in English, also French (fluency required in French), by Mrs. J. M. Kuntion, Victoria School, Hongkong, 15th January, 1883.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nTREATISE on PURGATORY. By St. Catherine of Genoa. With Preface by His Eminence Cardinal Manning. Cloth, gilt lettered.\n\nREMEMBRANCE for the Living to Obtain the Release of Souls from Purgatory. By Munford, J. With an Appendix on the Heroic Act, by Father John Morris, S.J. 3rd Edition.\n\nTHE Heroic Act of Charity. By Father Tom Morris, S.J.\n\nMONTH of the Souls in Purgatory 3rd Edition.\n\nROSARY for the Dead. Black on Steel, or mounted in silver.\n\nFLOWERS of November; or, Month of the Most Holy Church.\n\nApply at the Offices of this Paper.\n\nHongkong, 20th January, 1883.\n\nINTIMATIONS.\n\nFRANCE.\n\nCONTINENTAL & COLONIAL AGENCY (Licensed).\n\n14, RUE DU CHABROL, PARIS.\n\nTransacts every description of Commission Mercantile and General Business.\n\nAgents for manufacturers on most favorable terms.\n\nCONDITIONS.-- Two-and-a-half per cent Commission when Banker's Draft on London or Paris comprise Order. Same terms to regular correspondents. All Trade and Cash Discounts conceded to Purchasers. Original invoice sent when requested.\n\nFree storage taken charge of and routine and best advice given on Consignments.\n\nThe Agency Represents, Buys, and Sells for Firms.\n\nPublic Securities, Estates and Properties, bought and sold. Loans, Mortgages, Mines, and Investments, etc., negotiated.\n\nManufacturers and Producers can have saleable articles introduced to the markets on advantageous Conditions.\n\nPRICE LIST--Comprehensive and reliable--on application.\n\nBANKERS--Paris: George Water, Esq., R., Houdevant des Italiens, London: The London and County Bank, 3, Victoria Street, Westminster.\n\nDirectors.--The Manager, Continental and Colonial Agency, 14, Rue du Chabrol, Paris, France.\n\nGUEDES & Co. PRINTERS, STATIONERS, AND PRINT BOOKBINDERS.\n\nD'AQUILAR STREET.\n\nEVERY KIND OF WORK EXECUTED WITH ACCURACY, NEATNESS, & DESPATCH.\n\nVERY MODERATE TERMS.\n\nSELECTED MATERIALS FOR MARKET REPORTS.\n\nBook-binding and Printing in every style executed at low rates.\n\nWorkmanship guaranteed.\n\nHongkong, 1st February, 1883.\n\nJ. M. GUEDES.\n\nHOUSE AND LAND BROKER.\n\nAUCTIONEER AND COMMISSION AGENT.\n\nNo. 39, WELLINGTON STREET, HONGKONG.\n\nHongkong, 19th January, 1883.\n\nF. D. GUEDES.\n\nWINE MERCHANT AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT.\n\nNo. 5, 'AGULAN STREET.\n\nHAS always on hand a large assortment of CHOICE WINES of the best quality, at Moderate Prices.\n\nHongkong, 19th January, 1883.\n\nNOTICE. -\n\nTHE Establishments of GENERAL PRINTER AND BOOKBINDERS hitherto conducted by the undersigned will henceforth be carried on under the style or firm of GUEDES & Co.\n\nMr. F. D. Guedes being the only partner in the firm.\n\nDE SOUZA & Co.\n\nHongkong, 1st February, 1883.\n\nA KWONG,\n\nDEALERS IN FURNITURE, PLATED, GLASS AND CROCKERY WARE, &c. &c. &c.,\n\nAT MORRRA VALLES.\n\nNo. 41, Wellington Street, HONGKONG.\n\nA-TACK\n\nFURNITURE STORE, No. 49, Queen's Road, HONGKONG.\n\nAgents in Manila: Messrs. A. S. WATSON & Co.\n\nE. CASSUMBHOY,\n\nFURNITURE WAREHOUSE, No. 9, 11, 12, 13, and 14, BEACONSFIELD ARCADE.\n\nHas always on hand every description of English and Colonial made FURNITURE FOR SALE ON\n\nALSO\n\nCHINESE AND JAPANESE CURIOS.\n\nTO BE LET,\n\nTO LET.\n\nRooms 8, 16,\n\nN 26.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nTWO HOUSES in Belvedere Terrace, ANCIENT HISTORY, OKAMEER'S.\n\nHigh Street.\n\nApply to\n\nGUEDES & Co,\n\nON THE PREMISES.\n\nHongkong, 1st February, 1883.\n\nTO LET.\n\nGRANITE GODOWN, Blue Buildings, Praya East.\n\nApply to\n\nJ. M. GUEDES.\n\nHongkong, 20th January, 1883.\n\nTO LET.\n\nTT House No. 39. Wigton St (opposite the Roman Catholic Church), containing Four Rooms, Out Houses, &c.\n\nApply to\n\nGUEDES & Co.\n\nHongkong, 20th January, 1883.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nfor the use of Ladies and Gentleman.\n\nPrice, 50 cents.\n\nHongkong, 18 January, 1883.\n\nGUEDES & Co,\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nDOUBLE-BARREL FOWLING-PIECE (muzzle-loading).\n\nPatent escap Action, Twist Barrels, side-antium Locks; in leather case with Shot Pouch and Powder Flask.\n\nPrice, $1.\n\nApply at the Office of this Paper.\n\nTongkong, 20th January, 1883.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nTABLE showing the mean time of sunrise and sunset calculated for the Latitude of Hongkong or any other Latitude if required.\n\nPrice--20 Cents.\n\nA Rising and Settings of the sun and\n\nQUEDES & Co.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nBOOKKEEPING, ART OF, MARTIN'S.\n\nCHAMBER'S HISTORICAL and MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS.\n\nASTRONOMY,\n\nF\n\nR WILSON'S CATECHTENS OF\n\nBiography, Botany,\n\nCotton Things,\n\nEnglish Grammar,\n\nGeography,\n\nHistory'\n\nMusic,\n\nNatural Philosophy\n\nINQUIRE WITHIN SPON EVERYTHING,\n\nUN FOR LEISURE HOURS.\n\nGEOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY,\n\nHISTORY OF ENGLAND.\n\nINTRODUCTION TO TUL SCIENCES.\n\nJOHNSON'S DICTIONARY.\n\nKNOWLEDGE, CIRCLE OF.\n\nLAWS OF LAWN TENNIS,\n\nM'\n\nEDIEVAL HISTORY, CHAMBER'S.\n\nNATURAL PHILOSOPHY, CHAMBER'S\n\nOUTLINES oF HISTORY,\n\nIOUS BIOGRAPHER.\n\nQUESTIONS ON NATURAL PHILOSOPHY\n\nRUDIMENTS OF KNOWLEDGE.\n\nSPELLING Boo£8.\n\nTHE FINDING OF DR. LIVINGSTONE.\n\nTH\n\n†NIVERSAL HISTORY.\n\nIGYRA'S DICTIONARY,\n\nTONDERS OF THE WORLD,\n\nTHE MERCANTILE DIRECTORY OF the Continental, Foreign and British Ports--Price $25.\n\nGUEDES & Co.\n\nTHE WORLD, in 3 vol. comprising\n\nFOR SALE,\n\nANGLO-CHINESE CALENDAR for 1883, neatly printed on Card.\n\nPrice--20 Cents.\n\nGUEDES & Ca,\n\nBourd\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nDATE BLOCKS FOR 1883.\n\nPrice-70 Cents.\n\nGURDES & Co.\n\nFOR SALE, TABLE for Ascertaining any day of the\n\nWeek for any given within the present Century,\n\nOURDES & Co.\n\nIN THE PRESS.\n\nGUIDE TO HONGKONG AND THE FAR EAST, principally intended for the use of Visitors, but having also special Features of Interest to Residents.\n\nCONTENTS:\n\nHistorical Sketch of Hongkong.\n\nPlaces of Interest in and around Victoria.\n\nKowloon and Hongkong Harbour.\n\nSettlements and Villages on the Island.\n\nA Visit to the Native shops.\n\nStreet Scenes and Sounds.\n\nSome Chinese Customs and Superstitions.\n\nMono and Cat.\n\nAnglo-Chinese Parois & the Cantonese Dialect.\n\nThe Fauna of Hongkong (compiled for the first time).\n\nThe Flora\n\nThe Geology.\n\nThe Chinese Calendar, Weights and Measures.\n\nChair and Boat Tariff, English-Chinese List of places of interest and the principal firms.\n\nGeneral Index, etc., with two Maps.\n\nW. BREWER, Bookseller, &c.\n\nHongkong 1st February, 1883.\n\nXAVIER, ST. FRANCIS, LIFE OF\n\n\"YOUNG DEAN'S COMPANION.\n\n'GOLOGY, RUDIMENTS OP.\n\nApply to\n\nFRANCIS FRANCO,\n\nGarden Lodge.\n\nHongkong, 19th January, 1883.\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nSecond-hand Boats.\n\nMOLENSO'S ENLARGED ARITHMETIC,\n\nCHINESE GRAMMAR.\n\nFITY FAMOUS MEN.\n\nFIFTY FAMOUS WOMEN.\n\nTEMPERANCE ANECDOTES,\n\nENFIELD'S SPEAKER,\n\nJan Toverse'S GUIDE.\n\nCHAMBER'S INFORMATION,\n\nCOMMERCIAL LETTER WRITER,\n\nWHO WERE THE FIRST WEAVERS,\n\nWHO WAS THE FIRST PAPERMAKER.\n\nTHE PRACTICE AND THEORY OF CRICKET,\n\nWALTERS' WORLD,\n\nMUSEUM OF MIRTH.\n\nCOMMERCIAL GUIDE,\n\nMATTER AND MOTION,\n\nFIRST AID IN ACCIDENTS,\n\nTHE FLINT, BY ALBERT SMITH,\n\nTHE EVENING PARTIES, BY Do.\n\nWHO WERE THE FIRST BUILDERS,\n\nHOW TO PLAY BILLIARDS AND POOLS.\n\nCOLENSO'S ELEMINARY ARITHMETIC.\n\nSKILLING\n\nCHAMBER'S MODERN HISTORY.\n\nAlgebra and Key.\n\nPLANK GEOMETRY and Key.\n\nHALLECK'S POETICAL WORKS.\n\nELECTRICITY, BY DR. FERGUZON,\n\nCASBELL'S TECHNICAL EDUCATOR.\n\nDICTIONARY OF THE ART OF PRINTING,\n\nHISTORICAL ATLAS, by EDWARD QUIN, M.A.\n\nGUIDE of CONVERSATION in 313 languages.\n\nApply to\n\nFRANCIS FRANCO,\n\nGarden Lodge, Hongkong, 19th January, 1883.\n\nPage 503\n\n4\n\n[Content continues]",
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        "content_text": "The Daily Press.\n\nHongkong, June 23rd, 1887.\n\nCELEBRATION OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE IN HONGKONG.\n\nThe fiftieth anniversary of Her Most Gracious Majesty's accession to the throne was celebrated in Hongkong yesterday. The principal festivities have been reserved for November, but it was impossible to let the day itself pass without suitable observance. It was accordingly declared a general holiday by His Excellency the Acting Governor under the powers conferred upon him by the Public Holidays Ordinance, and the Government Offices, the Banks, insurance offices, stores, newspaper offices, and most of the mercantile offices suspended business. The weather, although hot, was fine, and, for the time of year, pleasant.\n\nIn the morning a meeting of the Legislative Council was held to despatch a message of congratulation to Her Majesty, after which the Acting Governor and Council attended divine service in St. John's Cathedral. The sacred edifice was handsomely decorated with flags and foliage, and the new organ was used for the first time publicly on this occasion. The attendance was, we believe, the largest ever seen in the cathedral, and the service throughout was most impressive.\n\nIn the afternoon there was a parade of the troops, and in the evening there were a display of blue lights, rockets, and the electric light from the men-of-war in harbour, and open air rejoicings by the Northamptonshire Regiment at Murray Barracks. Everything throughout the day passed off most successfully and the whole community seemed bent on holiday making.\n\nTHE MEETING OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.\n\nThe meeting of the Legislative Council was summoned for ten o'clock, and all the members being in their places at that hour, His Excellency the Acting Governor, Major-General Cameron, attended by his Aide-de-Camp and Private Secretary, entered.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY said—Honourable members of the Council, I have the honour to move a resolution that a telegram be sent to Her Majesty on behalf of this Council to the following effect, to be submitted through the Secretary of State :-\n\n“We, the Governor and Legislature of the colony of Hongkong in Council assembled, desire on this auspicious day to convey to Your Majesty from this distant outpost of Your Empire on behalf of this Council and all Your Majesty's loving subjects here our most loyal and devoted attachment to Your Majesty's throne and person and to Your Majesty's glorious reign and of our fervid hope that Your Majesty's reign may be long continued and prosperous and peaceful. Thanksgiving services to-day at various places of worship. The Governor and members of Legislative Council will attend officially at the Cathedral. An influential committee of inhabitants have decided to commemorate the Jubilee by erecting a statue of Her Majesty and are collecting funds for that purpose and for fêtes and general rejoicings in November.\n\n“We have very few minutes to spare before we adjourn to the Cathedral to render thanks for the great blessings we have received during Her Majesty's reign and to offer up prayers for its long continuance. I feel that amongst all the messages Her Majesty will receive on this auspicious occasion there will be no message more genuine, more full of love, devotion, and loyalty, than the one from the Legislature of this colony sent on behalf of as warm-hearted and impressionable a community as exists in any of Her Majesty's dominions.\n\n“We have reason to be particularly thankful for this long and prosperous reign. During no other portion of our history, I suppose, have the colonies been drawn so closely to the mother country as during Her Majesty's reign, and I fully believe that it is chiefly due to the way that the throne has been filled during these fifty years that that strong wish for a grand federation of the British empire which now exists has taken root. (Hear, hear, and applause.) Her Majesty has endeared herself to all Her subjects, and we all know—those who have spent a great portion of their time in the old country all know—that Her Majesty's name is a household word in every cottage in the land. It is that deep feeling of love and attachment that exists between all sections of the community and our Sovereign Lady that has tended, I believe, as I said before, more towards the federation of this grand, vast empire that we all look forward to than anything else.\n\n“We have but very little time to spare and I need say no more to commend this resolution to your cordial acceptance.” (Applause.)\n\nHon. P. RYRIE—Your Excellency, I have much pleasure in seconding the resolution. Your Excellency has so ably dealt with the subject that there is little left for me to say. I can only say on behalf of the residents of the chief city of the colony of Hongkong, called after Her Majesty, that they have on previous occasions not been backward in loyalty, and on this occasion I think they will sustain their character. Hongkong owes a great deal to Her Majesty. She has given it the protection of Her land and sea forces, she has given it a charter, and she has made it a free port, and to all these things combined I think we may trace the prosperity of the colony. From a barren rock some forty years ago we now see it transformed into a handsome city of 160,000 inhabitants and with docks, wharves, warehouses, and everything necessary to accommodate a large commerce, a commerce which does exist and which I hope will go on increasing. For that we have to thank Her Majesty and Her Government, and I hope to-day and on the 9th November Hongkong will not be behindhand.” (Applause.)\n\nThe question that the resolution do pass was then formally put and carried.\n\nHis Excellency and the members of Council then proceeded to the Cathedral, the Acting Chief Justice, Hon. J. Russell, C.M.G., walking with His Excellency and the other members following two by two according to seniority, as follows: —Hon. F. STEWART, Acting Colonial Secretary; Hon. E. J. ACKROYD, Acting Attorney-General; Hon. A. LISTER, Colonial Treasurer; Hon. J. M. PRICE, Surveyor-General; Hon. H. G. THOMSETT, Harbour Master; Hon. P. RYRIE, Hon. WONG SHING, Hon. A. P. MACEWEN, Hon. J. BELL-IRVING, and Hon. C. P. CHATER; Mr. A. SETH, Clerk of Councils, bringing up the rear. An escort of two officers and fifty rank and file, of the Northamptonshire Regiment with the Queen's and Regimental colours and band, accompanied the procession, and the road from the Government Offices to the Cathedral was lined by Gun Lascar...\n\nTHE SERVICE AT THE CATHEDRAL.\n\nThe general arrangements for the service at Cathedral were entrusted to a Committee composed as follows:—The Right Revd. Bishop Burdon (Chairman), Revd. F. GACE, Hon. E. J. ACKROYD, Hon. H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Hon. A. LISTER, Mr. C. FORD, Mr. J. ORANGE, Dr. PRESTON, R.N., and Mr. C. F. A. SANGSTER. A sub-committee for decorations was also formed composed of Hon. H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Dr. PRESTON, R.N., Mr. C. FORD, and Mr. J. ORANGE. These gentlemen had carried out their duties in a most satisfactory and praiseworthy manner, the Cathedral presenting a very pretty and artistic appearance.\n\nThe walls of the nave and chancel were hung with flags of all nations, while over the chancel steps the Royal Standard was displayed, the Union Jack being conspicuous above the communion table. On either side of the Chancel were placed a number of flowers and ferns, and the pulpit, reading desk...",
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        "content_text": "We were also large number of lanterns with the Union Jack painted on them. On the Pedder's Street frontage of this hong we noticed a huge transparency representing a steam-launch. The house next door, where Messrs. Stolterfoht and Hirst, Messrs. Danby and Leigh, and Mr. Lamke have their offices, had lanterns outlining the arches of the verandahs with larger lanterns hanging in the centre, and flags at the top of the house. The Hongkong & Whampoa Dock Company displayed a gas illumination of a steamer, with a crown below, the letters V. R. on either side, and their flag on one side and on the other a monogram with the letters H. W. D. C. The building occupied by the Union Insurance Society of Canton, Limited, and the Co. had a large crown in lanterns standing up from the top of the building, and below it a transparency with \"50\" in large figures, with lanterns running along the outlines of the building. Messrs. Douglas Lapraik and Co. had their flagstaff rigged with coloured lanterns, and had the face of the building illuminated with similar lanterns, with sidelights standing at the balustrading of the verandah bearing the British Lion and the firm's house flag. Messrs. Wieler and Co. had their verandah arches filled in with masses of lanterns, and Messrs. Nam Hing Loong's godowns next door had a bamboo scaffolding erected in front, on which were hung lanterns and \"V. R.\" in a transparency.\n\nWe next come to the Victoria Hotel, which made an exceedingly fine display both on the Praya and Queen's-road frontage. On the Praya there was a brilliant 6 feet star in gas, two small transparencies of the Queen, framed with lanterns, with a \"V. R.\" on each side, with rows of lanterns filling up the centre opening of the verandah. In Pottinger-street Mr. Dorabjee had bamboos thrown across from the hotel to the opposite houses at short intervals, and each bamboo was closely hung with lanterns, forming an illuminated arcade. On the Queen's-road side there was the motto in gas, in large letters, \"God Bless the Empress of India\" with \"V. R.\" in monogram on either side; above the motto, in the centre, was an oil portrait of Her Majesty illuminated with a frame of gas jets burning in opaque globes. The interior and main entrance of the hotel were decorated and illuminated with handsome Japanese lanterns.\n\nReturning to the Praya and still proceeding westward we come to Mr. Kiley's, sailmaker, who had a large American flag floating from the top of the building, with another flag with a humorous device beneath it. On the front of the building were American flags in great profusion, a transparency of the American eagle, a portrait of Her Majesty, with Union Jacks draped at the sides, and a number of lanterns. Mr. Kiley seemed, however, to have paid more attention to the day than to the night effect. Ying Lok and Co., next door, had a mat erection extending the whole height of the house, containing figures and illuminated with glass lamps. On the opposite side of the roadway was a shed for one of the numerous Chinese entertainments. Wing Tai had a transparency over the arch of the verandah with the words \"Her Most Gracious Majesty's Jubilee. Wing Tai and Co.\" There was also a good display of lamps. The Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co.'s temporary offices had a 20 feet gas star with the figures \"50\" in the centre. This had a diamond frame of red lanterns, and there were red and white lanterns following the lines of the building, and strings of lanterns led down from the flagstaff. The design was an excellent one and looked well from whatever point of view it was visible. At the doorway were cylindrical lanterns, with \"Jubilee,\" \"V.R.,\" and the Royal Arms painted on them. Messrs. Wing Kee & Co., the shipchandlers, had a large matshed erected in front of their premises, with figures, and decorated with flags and illuminated by kerosine chandeliers, and a very fine and large transparency displaying the Royal Arms. A number of the Chinese hongs further westward were illuminated more or less, amongst which we noticed Tuck Lee's and Fook Kee's. At the Hankow wharf we noticed an oil painting of the steamer fixed at the top of the gate. The Hongkong, Canton, and Macao Steamboat Co.'s wharf had lanterns over the entrance, and the flagstaff at the end of the wharf was also decorated. The steamer lying alongside presented a gay appearance covered as it was with white and coloured lanterns.\n\nThe Harbour Master's Office had a large display of flags, rows of lanterns running along the face of the building, and in front the motto \"Vivat Regina\" in red letters on a blue ground and several anchors covered with gold paper.\n\nIt may be remarked here that the junk anchorage presented quite a gay appearance during the day, most of the craft having bright red flags flying, and at night some of them made a show of lanterns. The cargo boats lying along Praya Central east of Pedder's Wharf also made a notable contribution to the illuminations by the strings of lanterns they displayed.\n\nThe On Tai Insurance Office, of which Mr. Ho Amei is Secretary, had a fancy mat erection over the doorway with a portrait of the Queen, and a display of flags and lanterns. He also showed the V.R. monogram in gas.\n\nBonham Strand and Bonham Strand West were covered in with open matting and brilliantly illuminated with chandeliers carrying kerosine lamps, forming a handsome arcade. Under the arcade a good number of groups of Chinese figures were hung, and along the sides of the street pots of choice plants were placed. Amongst the numerous Chinese entertainments which afforded amusement to crowds of Chinese in the Western district we noticed one at this point in which a clumsy looking and muscular Chinaman performed quite surprising tricks with a pair of heavy cymbals, requiring both strength and dexterity, accompanied by a band of other instrumentalists.\n\nSt. Peter's Church had a 12 ft. cross on the tower, and lines of lanterns along the body of the building. The Sailors Home, in the same compound, had a line of gas along the top cornice and a 10 ft. anchor, also in gas, while the gateway was illuminated with lanterns with the V. R. and Union Jack. No. 7 Police Station, close by, was also elaborately decorated. \"God save the Queen\" was worked in flowers on a green ground over the doorway, surmounted by a crown, the whole face of the building being lit up at night by numerous lanterns of various descriptions.\n\nAlong the Praya from the Recreation Club's premises (where a row of lanterns on the bridge to the bath-house added not a little to the illuminations at night) Venetian masts had been erected at intervals of 35 feet as far as the Harbour Office, and a string of flags ran from one to the other the whole way, each mast being further decorated with a shield and group of flags and a banner. These masts were painted different colours, some red, blue, black, etc.\n\nAt Murray Wharf there was a gay display of bunting, and it was illuminated with lanterns.\n\nAt Pedder's Wharf a magnificent triumphal arch had been erected. The structure was covered with blue cloth, which formed a good groundwork for the decorations. From the top of the arch floated the Royal Standard, flanked by the white ensign. Over the arch was the motto \"God save the Queen\" in red letters on a blue ground, with shields bearing the figures \"1837\" and \"1887\" Below these were larger shields with \"V. R.\" on them and flags draped above. Numerous silver stars were fixed on the blue ground, and the whole was illuminated by rows of gas jets in white globes running along the top and round the arch. The side facing the sea was decorated in similar style and the whole effect was very fine. The wharf itself was gaily decorated with flags suspended from Venetian masts.\n\nThe illuminations and decorations along Queen's-road had received no less care than those on the Praya. We have already described the City Hall and the Bank. Spanning the road at the latter building was a triumphal arch similar to that at Pedder's Wharf, except that it was covered with red cloth with the mottoes in large red letters on a gold ground \"She has lived in our hearts,\" \"The People to their Queen.\" Great care and expense had been bestowed on these arches, of which altogether there were three of similar design, the other spanning the road at Murray Barracks, and they formed a conspicuous feature in the decorations.\n\nPage 533",
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        "content_text": "was 814. Looking westward from under the arch the avenue extending to Ice House street formed a perfect picture in the day time with its strings of flags spanning the road at short intervals. If the flags could have been replaced by lamps at sundown the night effect would have been much enhanced, as there was a want of over-head light to complete the thing, notwithstanding the brilliancy of the house illuminations.\n\nMessrs. Siemssen and Co., next door to the Bank, had a large display of Japanese lanterns of a unique description in lines and curves. Victoria Building (occupied by Mr. Chater's office, and those of brokers, merchants, &c.) had a brilliant gas illumination over the front of the porch showing the Queen's head in a wreath, with \"1837\" and \"1887\" to the left and right, and a 4ft. star on each side of the porch. The whole portion and the cornices of the building were also completely outlined with gas jets. Underneath the cornices were lines of red, white, and blue cloth inter-woven and looped up with rosettes, and there were masses of green foliage under the windows. On the porch was also a trophy of flags with a shield bearing the British Lion and on two other shields were the Prince of Wales's coat of arms. The street decorations of this section converged at this point, a large lantern hanging from a convenient branch of the tree opposite, and strings of smaller lanterns running from it to the posts from which the flags were stretched across the road. Messrs. E. D. Sassoon and Co. had their hong illuminated with a large number of white and red lanterns tastefully arranged. Messrs. Pustan and Co., at the corner house, had rows of various coloured lanterns running the whole length of the building and coloured glass lamps along the parapet.\n\nThe New Oriental Bank at the corner of Queen's-road and Duddell-street had a profuse display of coloured lanterns hanging from bamboos at the top. The Chartered Bank, at the opposite corner, was illuminated with lanterns and glass lamps on the first and second floor, and the ground floor had lamps hung round the arches of the building. The Chartered Mercantile Bank, on the opposite side of Queen's-road, had lanterns following the lines of the building, with \"V. R.\" in small glass lamps in the centre. Along the remains of the adjoining house, now in course of demolition, rows of lanterns were hung. The Telegraph Companies' offices had a large display of lanterns. Messrs. Kelly and Walsh had a \"V. R.\" in red lanterns, and a large number of variegated lanterns.\n\nThe Hongkong Hotel made a large use of gas in its illumination. On the Queen's-road side it had 6 ft. Crown, and the letter \"V\" on one side and \"R\" on the other, each 4 feet high. On the Pedder's street frontage there was a 7 ft. star with the \"V\" and \"R\" the same as in Queen's Road. On the Queen's-road side were the words \"God bless our Queen\" in English and Chinese, and \"Victoria's Jubilee,\" and the arches on the ground floor had lanterns running round them. In Pedder's-street the verandah arches were filled up in the same way on the ground and first floors, with a lamp at the entrance bearing the words \"The Jubilee Year, 1887.\" There were also shields and trophies of flags. The hall of the Hotel was brilliantly illuminated with lanterns, some with mottos, one of them very practically conveying the recommendation \"Let us drink to the health, long life, and happiness of our gracious Queen Victoria.\"\n\nThe Victoria Dispensary, on the opposite side of the street was decorated with flags and the chambers above were illuminated with Japanese lanterns. Mr. Piron's, Mr. Kahn's, Mr. Henerfanth's, and Mr. Lang's establishments were also illuminated with lanterns. The large house jointly occupied by Messrs. Adamson, Bell & Co., Messrs. W. G. Humphreys and Co., and the Chinese Insurance Co. had an elaborate design carried out in lanterns. On the top floor was the word \"Victoria,\" each letter occupying one arch, with a frame of coloured lanterns. On the second floor was \"Regina,\" with the end arches filled in with a cross, and on the ground floor were the figures \"1837-1887.” Messrs. Heuermann, Herbst and Co. had the British and German flags flying from the top floor with the red and white ensigns and the Union Jack hung together in the centre, and the arches of the building filled in with lanterns. Lock Hing had a fine show of expensive Japanese lanterns on the front of his house, and strings of lanterns from a flagstaff at the top.\n\nMessrs. Kruse and Co. illuminated their building with lanterns of various descriptions, and on the first floor had large ones with \"V. R.\" and ensigns painted on them. The hong of Mr. A. R. Marty, the ground floor of which is occupied by the store of Gaieu Frères, had the arches of the first and second floor outlined with small colored glass lamps, with clusters of the same hanging from the centre of each. There was also a wedge-shaped transparency projecting into the street with \"V. R.\" on each face, and the building had flags running up at each side. Atack's store was illuminated with lanterns with the Union Jack painted on them.\n\nTurning back along Queen's-road to the westward, passing the houses already described, we arrive at the Clock Tower, the central point and most striking feature of the illuminations, being conspicuous at once for the beauty and boldness of the design on which it was treated. The whole of the four sides were covered with small glass lamps, with paper lanterns running down the corners, and a little relief work at the top. Craning the neck upwards for a close view gave little idea of the splendid effect when the Tower was seen from a distance, either from the water or from the higher levels. One is tempted to regret that such a thing of beauty should have to fade so soon into its natural sombreness and resume its position as the antithesis of \"a joy for ever.\" The design for this illumination was by the Surveyor-General, and it was carried out by Mr. Andrew Millar. The Post Office had a gas 4-feet crown with two \"V. Rs.\" in monogram, two Masonic stars, and the building outlined above the first cornice with jets. Both on the front and the Pedder's-street side there were a large number of cylindrical lamps of various colours closely packed along the horizontal lines of the building. The Supreme Court also had gas illuminations-the Scales of Justice as the centre piece with a 24 feet star above and “V. R.\" in monogram on either side, and the side pillars and top cornices outlined with jets. The Hongkong Club, on the opposite side of the road, had a 9 ft. star and two 2 ft. stars in gas, with red and white lanterns outlining the building, and large lanterns hung along the verandah.\n\nMr. Humphreys had devoted great attention to the illumination of the Hongkong Dispensary, which looked remarkably well with its numerous transparencies. In the centre of the first floor verandah was a pagoda, the other openings on each side being filled up with large portraits of Her Majesty in youth and in 1887, painted by a Canton artist from engravings; On the top storey were great masses of ordinary sized Japanese lanterns, and on ground floor were lanterns with transparencies at the doorway. The d'Aguilar-street and Stanley-street frontages were decorated with lanterns in rows. Ching Choong's cigar store, next door to the Dispensary in Queen's-road, had an effective display of transparencies and lanterns, and Tarachand Thawardas & Co.'s Indian store was decorated with small oil lamps. Wassiamull Assumall's curio shop was illuminated with Japanese lanterns and a large number of small coloured lamps. Achoo's cigar store had also a good display of lanterns. Messrs. W. Powell and Co., occupying the Victoria Exchange jointly with Messrs. McEwen, Frickel and Co., had filled in the upper verandah with an elaborate design of which the centre piece was a portrait of Her Majesty. The verandah railing was covered with foliage on which were shields, \"England's Queen\" on one and \"India's Empress\" on the other. There was also a trophy of flags, and a number of lanterns. On the ground floor there were lanterns with the various ensigns painted on them. Messrs. N. Mody and Co.'s illumination attracted general admiration. Along the arches of the verandah in bold letters ran the scroll \"God bless our Empress\" worked in small gold coloured oil lamps on white ground. There was also a small portrait of the Queen and stars. On the floor above was a crown with the letters \"V. R.\", and lanterns hung between the pillars of the verandah. Over the entrance on the ground floor was a star of coloured oil lamps, and the gate was covered with foliage. Messrs. Gaupp & Co.'s store, under Messrs. N. Mody & Co.'s offices, had lanterns hung round the arches of the verandah with the Union Jack painted on them. Yee Chun, Loong Shing, Cheong Wo, and Ahoy, occupying adjoining shops, all contributed to the general display. Messrs. Falconer and Co.'s establishment, part of which is occupied on the upper floors by the China Traders' Insurance Company and the North China Insurance Company, had long rows of lanterns with the Union Jack painted on them, running along the top cornice and the verandahs, and up the sides. Messrs. Fournier and Co. had the arches of their verandah hung with lanterns.\n\nPage 540\nPage 541",
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        "content_text": "96\n\nSun Shing had clusters of lanterns hanging in the arches, and the Medical Hall had strings of lanterns. The Pacific Mail Company's office was tastefully decorated with rows of lanterns, with the American flag and the Union Jack floating at each end, and small flags of the two nations crossed in the centre. Crossing over the street and proceeding eastwards, passing the Victoria Hotel, already described, we come to Messrs. Turner and Co.'s hong, where there was a pretty arrangement of Chinese lanterns. The China Fire Insurance Company had banners hanging from each window, and \"God bless our Queen\" worked in small oil lamps in front of the verandah. Acbee's furniture store had small coloured oil lamps along the balustrading of the verandah, and strings of Japanese lanterns. Messrs. Framjee Hormusjee & Co. had large clusters of coloured lamps hanging in each of the verandah arches, five on each floor, with stars of small coloured oil lamps on the pillars of the upper floor with spear heads of the same description of lamps on the end pillars, the whole forming a very beautiful display. Rose and Co. had a row of lanterns in front and Messrs. Wotton and Deacon a double row. Messrs. Lane, Crawford and Co.'s premises were tastefully decorated with two \"V. Rs.\" worked in flowers on the top of the porch, lanterns hanging in the porchway underneath, and clusters of lamps on the pediments.\n\nWestward of Pottinger-street one of the most striking illuminations was that of the Stag Hotel, which had a gilt framed oil painting of Her Majesty, with lamps round the arches of the verandahs of all four storeys, and a good display of lanterns on the side of the house. The Man On Insurance Co. also had an effective display, a large number of lanterns being used, many of them of unusual patterns. The Ko Shing Theatre had a \"V. R.\" in glass transparency over the door and the year \"1887.\" Lai Hing and Co. had a gaudy illumination, \"1887\" in the middle with the \"V\" on one side and \"R\" on the other. Other houses illuminated were The Land We Live In tavern, the Rose, Shamrock, and Thistle, the London Hotel, W. Peterson's boarding house, the German Tavern, and the Grand Hotel. The Fire Brigade Station had on the front face of the tower a design in small oil lamps - \"1837-1887\" in the middle, with the \"V\" and \"R\" on the right and left respectively. The Queen's-road side of the building had coloured lanterns. On Chinese establishments which had lit up we read the names of Ses Woo, tailor, Wang Hing, jeweller, Wing Hing, dealer in porcelain, Yu Chong, also dealer in porcelain, Tang Cheong, tailor, Kum Kee, Chinese shipping agent, E. Sing, printer, Fuk On, \"Agent in Sailors and Fireman,\" Yip Sang, dealer in curios, Woo Choong, compradore, Hung Shing, curio dealer, King Wo Shing, Him Wo, Ah Nam, tailor, Yee On, tailor, Yen Sing, curio dealer, Nam Hing Loong, compradore, Achan, photographer, Nam Shing, tailor, Yong Heng, dealer in Chinese goods, Aping, tailor, Ahing, tailor, Song Yuen, photographer, Sun Shing, curio dealer, whose show was considerably above the average; Wah Loong, dealer in Chinese goods, who also made a good show; Fung Hing, tailor, Teen Seng, printer, Seng Yuen, portrait painter, and Sam Hing Street, who had quite a brilliant display. Our enumeration, however, gives the names of only a small fraction of those who took part in the illumination and includes none of the large native hongs who have not their name in English on their signboard. The Chinese participation in the illumination as regards shops and houses, was very general, and in almost every street the Kai fong had done something in the way of erecting arches or sheds for the numerous entertainments and exhibitions of marionettes.\n\nGoing up Ice House Street, we noticed a square of white lanterns at the top of the Ice House, and at Afong's studio lanterns in clusters. Both Messrs. Gibb, Livingston and Co.'s and Messrs. Carlowitz and Co.'s hongs were brilliantly illuminated with rows of lanterns, and looking down Duddell-street steps the illuminations of the same houses on their other side were seen, as were the lanterns which lighted up the front of Messrs. Reiss & Co.'s premises. A fine gas illumination at Messrs. Noronha and Co's, in Zetland street, also showed up well from this neighbourhood. The design was \"Q. V., star, R. I.\" with the figures \"50\" beneath. The Masonic Hall had the square and compasses on its northern face, and the Masonic Club a similar design in red and white framed in blue lamps on the north, and on the south side the monogram V. R. in red lanterns above the entrance. Going along Albert-road the Public Offices were found in darkness, but the top of St. John's Cathedral tower was illuminated with blue lanterns and formed a conspicuous object from many points of view. St. John's Place was almost covered with lanterns, chiefly white and red, which had a most effective appearance standing out from the surrounding darkness from the few points from which they were visible.\n\nGovernment House had on its northern face the motto \"Domine salvam fac Reginam,\" illuminated by gas in globes in 4ft. letters; a 6ft. crown, two 7ft. stars, \"V. R.,\" two masonic stars, a half star of 10ft. diameter in the centre of the top cornice, two half-stars at the corners of the cornice, and a line of jets up the sides and along the top cornice; the effect of all this light artistically arranged was very fine. The other side of Government House was not illuminated, but the roadway, with numerous lanterns dotted about in the trees and on the bank of the Public Gardens and the small oil lamps running along the walls, was like a picture in fairy land. The entrance to Government House was decorated for day effect with imposing shields and trophies of flags. The Royal Artillery Mess in College Gardens was well lit up with lanterns and had a device springing from the roof.\n\nIn Stanley-street Messrs. Rozario and Co. had a gas illumination showing \"R. & Co.\" and the Oriental Dispensary, and Messrs. Dunn, Melbye & Co.'s and Mr. Brandt's establishments were illuminated with lanterns. In D'Aguilar-street Messrs. Gilman and Co. had a transparency over the door with the name of the firm and a large mass of lanterns. Messrs. Grossman and Co.'s hong was also lit up with lanterns, and amongst the occupants of Club Chambers on the opposite side of the street lanterns were hung out in profusion by Messrs. Justus Lembke & Co., Mr. Naudin, the Telephone Exchange, and the Punjom Mining Co. Messrs. Guedes and Co., at the corner of Wellington-street, had red and white lanterns on the top floor. Messrs. D. D. Oflia and Co. had lanterns arranged in the arches of the verandah and in lines below, and Mrs. Heymans, dressmaker, hung out the red ensign grouped with two French flags in the centre, and lanterns along the verandah. A large proportion of the Chinese in this street had also illuminated, amongst them Kwong Shing, contractor, Bing Shing, bootmaker, Chan Hang, printer, Yee Hing, contractor, Ling Atin, contractor, Wah Suo, picture frame maker, Hung Qua, portrait painter, who showed a specimen of his skill in a portrait of the Queen; Pow Chin, contractor, Sang Cheong, and Chee Sing, printer.\n\nIn Lower Wyndham Street the Club Germania was very tastefully illuminated with Japanese lanterns. The entrance was lined out in red and white lanterns, with one bearing the Union Jack in the centre and at the doorway the German and British flags were draped. Above was the red ensign with the German flag on each side. The remainder of the building was covered with white lanterns. The opposite buildings, occupied by Messrs. Raedecker & Co. and the China Mail, showed strings of coloured lanterns on the verandah of the upper storey, and many of the houses further up the hill were similarly decorated, one Chinese house occupied by Europeans, however, having flags and lamps stretching far across the road. The parapet of the tower of St. Paul's College was fringed with coloured lanterns, and from the summit rose a lofty cross formed by white Japanese lanterns, which from its commanding altitude was very conspicuous. Darkness reigned at the corner of D'Aguilar-street, but a very showy and well-designed arch was erected to form the entrance to Glenealy.\n\nThis was of imperial yellow picked out with leaf decorations and with green pediments. Over the archway were the words in scarlet on a blue ground \"Salve Imperatricem,\" and the face of the structure was ornamented with gilt stars and the arms of the three kingdoms on shields. Numerous coloured lanterns were suspended, and when illuminated it proved exceedingly effective. The road up Glenealy was lined throughout with various coloured lanterns, and the rockery in the centre half way up was covered with a pyramidal structure of lanterns. Mr. Bottomley's house and grounds at the foot of Glenealy were most tastefully lit up with lanterns and little glass lamps; the latter glittering among the trees had a very charming effect. Upper Wyndham Street and Hollywood Road were partially illuminated, but without any general design. Messrs. B. Mijran & Co., S. J. David & Co., Messrs. Kaw Hong Take & Co., and Messrs. Mirza Ebrahim & Co. were among the most brilliant, and further on several Parsee firms, Messrs. B. N. Mehta & Co., Tata & Co., Mehta & Co., and others, had quite a large display of lanterns in various designs.\n\n535\n\n9.",
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        "content_text": "**DESPATCH**\nC. O. 10439\n\n## Hongkong, Shanghai Banking Corporation\n\n470\n\nRefers to previous Paper, dated 24 Apr. Encloses copies of letters from Manager, Union Insurance Society, stating that it has been requested to introduce. Hopes that permission will be granted.\n\n## (Minutes.)\n\nPutty, W. Mada 8134: This is followed up by telegram regarding despatch.\n\nPutly 2839: 2G.\n\nNext subsequent Paper.\n\nPhone: m-meave 5727. moy 2839\n\nQue 27/5: It was far down in the bundle; now the next paper. Swi \n\nES(84,737a) \nREG 25 MAY 89 \nNo. 10439 \nNo. Noux 146. \nDate. No. khong trong \n\nNo previous text is available to indicate what \"ZAL\" refers to; however, the rest of the document starts with \"ES(84,737a)\". The page numbering or other metadata like \"Page [number]\" is not present in the given text, so no page numbers are included. The text has been reformatted according to the given instructions.",
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        "content_text": "The General has improved as it has done. He is conspicuous for the health of the Colony for his unremitting and careful attendance on the subordinates when called out on duty. He never spares himself in the service.\n\nSd. W. M. Deane, Act. Col. Supt.\n\nDear 9 & 90.\n\nCOLONY OF HONGKONG.\n\nSTATEMENT OF FAMILY REMITTANCES OR LIFE INSURANCE MONEYS FOR THE YEAR 1890.\n\n  \n    Name and Designation of the Person when entered the Service.\n    Salaries per Annum.\n    Amount proposed to be remitted per Annum.\n    Name and Designation of the Person to whom the Remittance is Payable.\n    Objects of Remittance.\n  \n  \n    J. A. Carvalho-Treasury,\n    £1859, 2,880.0.0\n    £250. 0. 0\n    New Oriental or H'kong & S'hai Bank, London,\n    Family purposes.\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    £36.17.11\n    Life Insurance,\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    £58, 0. 0\n    Messrs. Dakin Brothers,\n    \n  \n  \n    Don A. K. Travers--Post Office,\n    1874, 2,400.0.0\n    260. 0. 0\n    R. Cunningham (Cousin),\n    Family purposes.\n  \n  \n    A. Seth-Clerk of Councils,\n    1868, 960.00\n    40. 9. 8\n    Standard Life Insurance Company,\n    Life Insurance.\n  \n  \n    E. McLeod-Public Works,\n    1,200 0.0\n    125. 0. 0\n    New Oriental Bank,\n    Family purposes.\n  \n  \n    J. R. Grimble---Sanitary Board,\n    1870, 862.80\n    06. 0. 0\n    Mrs. Grimble,\n    Do.\n  \n  \n    G. Rae---Sanitary Board,\n    1871, 862.80\n    \n    Mrs. Ray,\n    \n  \n  \n    A. Baird Harbour Office,\n    1874, 1,440.00\n    150. 0. 0\n    A. Baird,\n    Life Insurance.\n  \n  \n    J. Livesay Harbour Office,\n    1875, 1,320.00\n    22, 1. 3\n    Scottish Provident Institute,\n    Do.\n  \n  \n    Sir James Russell-Chief Justice,\n    1865, 12,000.00\n    1,250. 0. 0\n    North-Wales Banking Company,\n    Support of Sister.\n  \n  \n    C. F. A. Sangster-Deputy Registrar,\n    1860, 3,360.00\n    850, 0 0\n    Hongkong & Shanghai Bank, London,\n    Family purposes.\n  \n  \n    J. D. Ball-Interpreter,\n    1875, 2,880.00\n    49.19, 2\n    Wife,\n    Do.\n  \n  \n    Dr. Ayres-Colonial Surgeon,\n    1873, 6,168.00\n    900. 0.0\n    Wife,\n    Family purposes.\n  \n  \n    C. Ford--Botanical and Afforestation Dept.\n    1871, 2,400.00\n    98.16. 8\n    Standard Life Assurance Company,\n    Life Insurance.\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    45. 0.0\n    Mrs Brooks and Mr. H. Ford,\n    Part support.\n  \n  \n    H. E. Wodehouse---Magistrate,\n    1867, 5,520.00\n    575, 0. 0\n    Witts & Dorset Bank\n    Life Insurance and support of family.\n  \n  \n    W, M. Deane-Captain Superintendent,\n    1882, 5,640.00\n    412.10. 0\n    Wife,\n    Family support.\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    124. 2. 8\n    \n    Life Insurance.\n  \n  \n    C. W. Duggan-Police Clerk,\n    1869, 1,920 00\n    200. 0. 0\n    Imperial & Scottish Union Insurance Company,\n    Life Insurance.\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    Wife,\n    Family support.\n  \n\nName.\n\n£4,482.19.4 or $21,518.24, the same at 3/4-$26,897.80,-difference $5,379.56.",
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        "content_text": "338\n\nTalk a warde produk S\n\n2\n\nBristol oil steamer off Blaze with loss of life has lately been telegraphed.\n\n667\n\nIn their report dated 4th May 1892 on the subject of proposed transport of petroleum in tank steamers through the Suez Canal, Sir Frederick Abel and Professor Dewar, make references to the dangers of oil carried in bulk, which we think apply equally to the climatic conditions of Hongkong and they recommend very stringent rules and precautions for the regulation of this traffic.\n\nWe venture to submit that the discharge of oil from tank steamers and the storage of oil in tanks, should not be permitted in the vicinity of the harbour but should be confined to one locality, such as the south side of the Island, e.g. Tytam Bay, where there are no valuable stores or shipping that might be destroyed in event of accident.\n\nSir,\n\nYour most obedient servants,\n\nSig\n\nN. J. Ede, Secretary\n\nUnion Insurance Society\n\nJardine Matheson & Co.\n\n460\n\nGeo. Veitch\n\nGeneral Managers\n\nCanton Insurance Office Ltd\n\nHongkong Fire Insurance Co. Ltd\n\netc\n\nBo Lod",
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        "title": "CO129-257 - Public Offices & Others - 1892",
        "content_text": "888\n\nDE OU &\n\n1120 22003 IHRANDA237\n\n992 J3DKAL M\n\n2881 63 a aboð enda2,165 * 38.4\n\n# ?yr;\n\n669\n\n263MUDA SIKRER, JAY\n\nMOOWOJ, ZAMU3.1\n\nSat 33-35\n\n* A JEUMAR JBUM:2\n\nKV KOBE V LOKIO\n\nHARAL\n\n231AMOURG\n\nbengromuture of the water, in't as gomplete ventilation is also provided thrie vould not affect it me terist.\n\nYour politiezers alto the alleged disaster reported at Buroelom. We beg to inform you thot the disaster reported at this port was a fiction from bosky day to ord-,& tisse of teleonecta Lwonted by the opponents of the bulk oil pusinusa,vro, estongdut have booth utterly unscrupulous in desperate attempts to palster un the once oil trude, The second devidant pu mich your petitionezu poly is onelly ukiostumuto (nisapurapriato,-Qw Sine at Bristol\n\nfrom cll stoved 12 roądem, pookapps,à dungas which 0250 ezicēs ba u grout extent to oil stored by tins, f which te cntirely o.viatadi by the bulk transit & storegoj\n\nAs you petizionare cipe the report of Str P. Apol Protosco Redwood, (experts employed by the perGOES OTTO¤ing the project)you vill pomit us to bite the following whom their report, -\n\n''Assutting o etno to live. become woll epttalishod In 12/merchouso Pillow with. Potrolina in coses, 13 14 ''ovident that the puckages described would not offer (very much Popintchou to tho Plumon,wal2 from this Taoist of view the stomise of petbolcus on lerul in \"properly constructed dron or steel Maks must be **roganded en seguring a breate? messure or subesp ula, br. tho showing of your petitioners Gib bul: storage is unquesti. ably safer than thirt under the exising conditions of 10 talu,– da to low that the Tenka wo utó or¢cti's in Hong Kong ero Aurther from the port then the existiry; des) Co-kwns Grgen on this son O cannot be adloged.\n\nAs we see that, somo dh the petitione & onO C of Wipe-insurance obmperies wo we') to 1kabmi 'you that we levo unranged xone or pronium on the whole CZ the tori:\"ing collations througiN TÓ thu Fost, including the Struita, (sinsopoto & Pes 256)Burgholt, bacon, Calont 22,Hong Kong, & liose, du ratob exactly one-fcl. o. W2090 claarged on case oil go×Clowns, one velike this mini beg pech covered wil the loading o22ices D. Burcea, to vhon plans of Jio verious sites 1. ve buon cubmitted & whom are fully conversing with the returo of tho business.\n\nAg your petitienéus dhoti upon the dangers in tho stocnote themcelves we have to domuydu slut four-21/tus 02 Bu amount 16 covered at the following olloss,- (£nd out-717th 24 14 yds)\n\nThe North' Uhira inBUNIENDO\n\nYeauteo\n\nUnion\n\nDeivish # porod pr Alfianco herins Vonal to fol Union\n\n13\n\n2001 y el Qorison",
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        "content_text": "# List of Members\n\n(continued)\n\n358\n\n  \n    Name\n    Address\n    Profession\n  \n  \n    J. Spafford\n    4.M. Naval St\n    Storekeeper, H.M. Naval Yard\n  \n  \n    C.D. Wilkinson\n    70. Queens Rd\n    Solicitor, Hong Kong\n  \n  \n    C. H. Gale\n    Government Offices, Public Works Dept.\n    Clerk, Hong Kong\n  \n  \n    G. A. Caldwell\n    4. K&t. Dr Coy\n    Hong Kong\n  \n  \n    G. b. Vesey\n    Murray Bk\n    Capt. PL LI.\n  \n  \n    I. Lowson\n    Gov. Civil Josh\n    Assistant Colonial Surgeon, Hong Kong\n  \n  \n    4N Dumbleton\n    R.E. Mess\n    Cabt? R.E., Mong Kong\n  \n  \n    PB. Molesworth\n    R.E. Mess.\n    Lieut R.E., Hong Kong\n  \n  \n    V. I. Ede\n    Greverbyn\n    Manager, Union Insurance Coy, Hong Kong\n  \n  \n    6.W. C. Cass\n    Murray B2\n    Capta 144 £3\n  \n  \n    R. A. Jordan\n    Murray B\n    Lit 1LLI, Hong Kong\n  \n  \n    J. A. Strick\n    Mweray Bhd\n    Lieut 14 $1.3, Hồng Kông\n  \n  \n    H.L. Smyth\n    Murray B2\n    Lieit 1986.9., chồng sống\n  \n\nHowever, to follow the exact output format requested:\n\n# List of Members\n\n(continued)\n\n358\n\nName Address Profession\n\nJ. Spafford 4.M. Naval St Storekeeper, H.M. Naval Yard, Hong Kong\n\nC.D. Wilkinson 70. Queens Rd Solicitor, Hong Kong\n\nC. H. Gale Government Offices, Public Works Dept. Clerk, Hong Kong\n\nG. A. Caldwell 4. K&t. Dr Coy Hong Kong\n\nG. b. Vesey Murray Bk Capt. PL LI.\n\nI. Lowson Gov. Civil Josh Assistant Colonial Surgeon, Hong Kong\n\n4N Dumbleton R.E. Mess Cabt? R.E., Hong Kong\n\nPB. Molesworth R.E. Mess. Lieut R.E., Hong Kong\n\nV. I. Ede Greverbyn Manager, Union Insurance Coy, Hong Kong\n\n6.W. C. Cass Murray B2 Capta 144 £3\n\nR. A. Jordan Murray B Lit 1LLI, Hong Kong\n\nJ. A. Strick Mweray Bhd Lieut 14 $1.3, Hong Kong\n\nH.L. Smyth Murray B2 Lieit 1986.9.\n\nchồng sống",
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        "content_text": "THE \n\nEnclosure in despatch No. 123 of 24th May/94.\n\nW. Robinson's despatch No. 123 of 24th May/94.\n\nHongkong Weekly Press\n\nAND\n\nChina Overland Trade Report 10936\n\n(VOL. XXXIX.)\n\nCONTENTS.\n\n...397\n\n...308\n\nHONGKONG: THURSDAY, 24 MAY, 1894.\n\nRed 25 JUN N21\n\nThe annual meeting of A. S. Watson & Co., Limited, was held on the 19th inst., when the report and accounts were adopted. The Chairman, in his speech, gave a very satisfactory account of the state of the Company's business.\n\nThe collision between the steamship Miike Maru and the Monmouthshire, alarmingly reported, took place outside the Lighthorse lightship on the night of the 11th inst. The Monmouthshire was at anchor when, just before midnight, she was run into by the Miike Maru, an 8-knot steamer. The Monmouthshire was on her way to Hankow to load tea. Both vessels had to go into dock at Shanghai.\n\nThe Manila Slipway Company purposes to pay a dividend of 2½ per cent. for the half-year ended 31st March last, which with the dividend of the same amount for the previous half-year makes 5 per cent for the year.\n\nEpitome of the Week, &c.\n\nLeading Articles :\n\nThe Plague and its Causes\n\nThe Plague and Chinese Opposition to Sanitary Measures\n\nRussia and Korea\n\nThe Water Supply\n\nAnglo-Chinese Convention\n\nTreaty\n\nEntente in Japan\n\nQuarantine...\n\nThe Plague.\n\nThe Plague at Canton\n\nSupreme Court :--\n\nIn re The Chiou Land and Finance Co., Limited.\n\nChai Cha Si v. Chung Kain Tim\n\nAttempted Arson\n\nForgery.\n\nThe National Bank of China, Limited, v. Him Kee Stum\n\nFire in Queen's Road West.\n\nDefeat of the Anti-Foreign Party in Japan.\n\nTai Tam Botanical and Afforestation Report\n\nThe Fatality to a Soldier in the Harbour\n\nThe Bankruptcy of Messrs. Forbes and Tones\n\nVictor & Co. Recreation Club.\n\nThe Union Insurance Society of Canton, Limited\n\nA. S. Watson & Co., Limited\n\nHumphreys Estate and Finance Company, Limited\n\nDanish shareholder and the Calls of the Bank of China, Japan and the Straits, Limited\n\nA French View of the Judgment in the Case of the Bank of China, Lepissier.\n\nHongkong and Port News\n\nCommercial....\n\nShipping.........\n\nMARRIAGE.\n\nOn 12th instant, by H.B.M.'s Consul-General, and afterwards at St. Joseph's Church, Shanghai, CLARA, youngest daughter of the late Col. J. E. COOK, to WILLIAM AUGUSTUS, eldest son of Augustus WHITE.\n\nDEATHS\n\nAt his Home, Lutterworth Leicestershire, on 5th April, THOMAS HENRY DALBY, late of Hongkong.\n\nAt Chandos House, Guernsey, on the 14th of April, BRIDGET CHRISTIANIA, the dearly beloved wife of CHAS. J. HIRST, and widow of the late Dr. HILTON FAWCETT, aged 35½.\n\nOn the 15th May, at 4, Mayfair Terrace, Bubbling Well Road, Shanghai, CHARLES RENEY DALLAS, aged 51 years.\n\nThe Monmouthshire is having fourteen plates taken out and her stem straightened, and the Miike Maru is having eleven plates taken out.\n\nVisitors to Japan this spring, says the Japan Gazette, have been sadly disillusioned. The climate has been so belauded that people anticipate delightful sojourn. For this thanks are due to Sir Edwin Arnold and others of his ilk who saw only the bright side of things and gilded even the brightest. But Japan is not unlike England in the quality of its weather, that is to say, eternally variable, though unlike England in the nature of its downpours.\n\nThe report of the Hongkong and China Gas Company shows a net profit, including £1,152 brought forward, of £9,693 for the year 1893, and a dividend at the rate of 10 per cent. per annum is recommended (of which 6 per cent. has been paid as an interim dividend), leaving £2,893 to be carried forward.\n\nThe China Export, Import, and Banking Company at Hamburg distributes for the past year a dividend of 12 per cent., as in the previous year, the net profits amounting to m.94,879. The paid-up share capital amounts to m.500,000; the reserve fund to m.150,000 (against m.100,000 in the previous year).\n\nThe following telegrams, dated 9th instant, have passed between Sir John Pender and the Chairman of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, on the completion of the cable between Singapore and Labuan :\n\nFrom Sir John Pender, Chairman, Eastern Extension Telegraph Co., to The President of the Chamber of Commerce, Singapore :\n\n\"Please accept my hearty congratulations on completion of alternative cable between Singapore and Hongkong, which not only strengthens and improves your telegraphic communication, but brings Singapore into direct submarine communication with Labuan and Borneo, and will thus materially assist in development of your colony's resources and prosperity.\n\nI would also express the hope that this further justification of the company's enterprise and liberality, involving as it does enormous expenditure, will be fully appreciated and convince them of this Company's desire to meet public requirements as fully as possible.\"\n\nFrom the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, Singapore, to Sir John Pender :\n\n\"Singapore Chamber of Commerce thanks you for your kind message of congratulation, and joins in the hope that the opening of the new cable, placing the colony in a more independent telegraphic position, may lead to the stimulation of its trade with Labuan and Borneo and countries farther east.\n\nThe Chamber feels that the traffic generally may surely increase as a result of this new communication.\"\n\nARRIVALS OF MAILS.\n\nThe French mail of the 13th April arrived per M.M. steamer Oceanien, on the 16th May (33 days); the English mail of the 20th April arrived per P. & O. steamer Sutlej, on the 19th May (29 days); and the American mail of the 18th April arrived per P. M. steamer Peru, via Honolulu, on the 22nd May (34 days).\n\nThe plague continues its ravages, the mortality for the week ending on the 22nd inst., being 197. The sanitary precautions taken by the Government have aroused great hostility on the part of the Chinese and on Saturday there was some little disturbance, but the prompt measures taken by the police prevented its becoming serious.\n\nIn view of the objections of the Chinese to having the sick treated by European doctors, the Committee of the Tung Wah Hospital have been permitted to establish a temporary branch hospital at the Glassworks, to which cases may be removed.\n\nEPITOME OF THE WEEK.\n\nAn earthquake shock occurred at Tientsin at six o'clock on the morning of the 14th inst.\n\nM. G. Dubail, Consul-General for France at Shanghai, has received instructions to proceed to Tokyo to act as Chargé d'Affaires, pending the arrival there of M. Harmand, the new Minister.\n\nOn the question of house-to-house visitation, however, to which objection was also taken, the Government has declined to make any concession, holding the measure to be absolutely necessary for the public safety.\n\nAbsurd tales have been in circulation amongst the coolies, in common with the Foreign community, as to the treatment to which the sick were subjected on the hospital ship Hygeia.\n\nA Commission appointed by the Government of Victoria for the purpose of promoting trade and enabling it to take advantage of the coming Exhibition is at present visiting Hongkong.\n\nPage 308\n\nPage 397\n\nPage 398\n\nPage 399\n\nPage 400\n\nPage 401\n\nPage 403\n\nPage 405\n\nPage 406\n\nPage 408\n\nPage 410\n\nPage 411\n\nPage 415\n\nPage 418",
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        "content_text": "137\n\ntively immaterial and would, as all stated, we think be cheerfully ready paid.\n\nThe system of registration is nothing new, for in the State of New York (and in other Countries and American States also) no Companies can do business without a license from the Government which can only be obtained after the applicant has invested a very large sum (in some cases $200,000 Gold) in Bonds of the State Loan!\n\nWe recommend our proposal to your early and careful consideration as not only will it increase the Revenue by doubling the amount required but you may also be enabled to abolish all stamp duty on policies or avoid increases of taxation in other directions which bear unduly on Local enterprise.\n\nWe have etc.\n(Signed) Jardine Matheson & Co., \nGeneral Agents, \nCanton Insurance Office, Ltd., \nGeneral Managers, \nUnion Insurance Society of Canton, \n(P.) Dinglas Jones, \nAct. Secretary \n(Sr) W. H. Ray, \nSecretary, \nChina Traders' Insce. Coy. Ltd., \nHon: A. G. Mitchell-Innes, \nColonial Treasurer.",
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        "content_text": "## 6 \n\n17. In conclusion your Memorialists would earnestly beg your Lordship to consider the heavy losses the owners of the closed houses, in common with the other inhabitants of the Colony, suffered in consequence of the plague, which affected more or less the income every resident in Hongkong, and taking into consideration the facts that the plague was introduced into Hongkong from the mainland of China, that it was enabled to obtain the hold it did upon the native population, chiefly owing to the insanitary condition of the drainage and the blocking up of the outlets of the main sewers by the Government Reclamation works for weeks during the hot weather, and to the neglect of the Government or the Sanitary Board or both to enforce sanitary conditions amongst the Chinese residents for some fifty years, and, that whatever was done by the Government or by the Sanitary Board with reference to the closing of these houses was done, not simply for the benefit of the owners, but for the benefit of every inhabitant of the Colony, they respectfully ask that you will give the necessary directions that an Ordinance shall be forthwith introduced adopting the views expressed by the non-official members of Council when Ordinance 15 of 1894 was passed by the official votes, and giving the owners of the closed houses full compensation for all losses and damages they have suffered in consequence of the arbitrary and illegal action of the Permanent Committee of the Sanitary Board.\n\nA FIRE INSURANCE ...\n\n**ROMAN, COMMITTED.**\n\n**SECRETARY**\n\nJ. Boughtrie, _plausible_ \naquali\n\nAnd your Memorialists, &c.\n\nPrewar & \nMongkong Villas, & Ry \nDesVœux \nDeputy \nHong Kong, Canton & Macao Steamboat Co Ltd \nMow Humphreys \nHUMPHREYS ESTATE AND AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED. \nCrombie \nActing Secretary \nKent & Humphreys son \nLovering, directors. \nFOR A. S. WATSON & CO. LIMITED \nA. Mance \nSECRETARY. \nTHE HONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAMWAYS COMPANY, LIMITED. \nW. Humphreys for \nVictor H. Deacle \nAttorney for W. N. Baikie. \nLuis Leal Bani Edmund Sharp \nZhi alt. C. Bind \nC. Sops. Chirely \nIsmi alte L. tied \nDouglas Lapraik to \nBanglas Lapraid to \nGeneral Manager to Douglas Steam Ship Co - \nllweus \nAlpitmanes. \nRamon Mourente F pro : Miquel Murente Miguel Maurente \nIn Mothm \nby his attorney \nFOR THE CHINA TRADERS \nVictor H Deacle. \nINSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. \nM. Kay \nSECRETARY. \nDouglas Lapraik \nFOR THE UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON \nDouglas Lapraik \nacts, SECRETARY \nBrimer jener Revie\n\nPage 379",
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        "content_text": "Public reviews have been of a thing heard something or another. If remarkable, commented by thus and so. \n\nBut I think in his position in as well qualified and still quite likely making in the W. Robinson. Unless you think him a touch for the case for niggling instruction, I believe it is rather nice to leave it alone, on better tack.\n\nI am told he has received with appreciation this stimulation to valuing the public service in Hong Kong during his residence. It may be unjust then perhaps severe hot. I will send a copy of the despatch.\n\n37/01 \n\nI remember his remaining on the Advisory board when all the others resigned. Write a complimentary despatch as suggested for consideration.\n\nI do not think that it is a case for Land 01.\n\nM. Ede called here today. He had known that General Black had written about him and wanted to know how it had been received. He said he would like a letter on the subject as he has been long out of England & any recognition by this Office would help him in settling &c. I told him he could refer to me & he said his services would be at our disposal in connection with...\n\nDraft annexed.\n\nHopking\n\nHis address is A. Ede, c/o Union Insurance Society, 9 Canton Road, and 9 Royal Exchange EC.\n\nCPF at once.",
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        "content_text": "## DRAFT. \n**MINUTE.**\n\nThe Earl of Northbrook \nthe Lord Ampthill 3/10 \nMr. Antrobus. \nMr. Cox. \nMr. Lucas. \nMr. Graham. \nSir E. Wingfield. \nEarl of Selborne . \nMr. Chamberlain.\n\nTo be copied M. 5.\n\n7th October 1899 \n\nDear Lord Northbrook,\n\nI hope that you will not think that I am trespassing if I venture to suggest that Dr. J. Ede, who has recently settled in Hampshire, would be a good candidate for the bench of Magistrates. My reason for making this recommendation is that Mr. Ede has been very valuable...\n\n13295/96 Hory 69 honi. The despatch `13295/96` shows how highly General Black thought of him. Six others, Robinson and Sin A Dout have also spoken about him. Would it be possible to bring his name to Lord Northbrook's notice with a view to his being made an A.G.? He is a Director of the Union Insurance Society of Canton and was its chief manager at Canton.\n\nC.Pd 26 Sept \n410",
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        "content_text": "## \nservice. & the Government  \nof Hong Kong where he  \n+  \nfor many years  \nI had a  \nJustice of  \nthe Peace and a  \nmember  \nof the Sanitary Board.  \nSeveral Black who administered  \nthe Govt of Hong Kong before  \nSir Any Blake's arrival protest  \nthat  \nthe bench of county magistrates would  \nbe well filled by Mr. Ede who  \nwould also I believe much  \nappreciate the honour, and  \nformer Governors have also  \nspoken highly of  \nhim.  \n\n## \nHe was a Director  \nof the Union Insurance Society of  \nCanton and was its chief  \nManager  \nHe has  \nproperty  \nat Braeside,  \nHampshire, and intends to reside  \nthere in future.  \nI hope that you will be  \nso good as to consider his  \nclaims when there is a  \nvacancy on the Hampshire Bench.  \n\nI am very faithfully  \nJ. Chamberlain  \nMr. Ede was a Director",
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        "content_text": "## DESPATCIL\n**C.O. 24430**\n\n**REC & REGP 31 OCT 98**\n\n### Insurance Arrangement of Postal Union\n\nColony willing to join arrangement.\n\n### (Subject.)\n\n### (Minutes.)\n\n31/10  \nI have included this in draft for subsequent Paper.  \n`20979/98`  \nAt `M110/6`.\n\n2. Mr. Chamberlain would be obliged if you would return the printed enclosure with your reply.\n\n**No. 282 1898**\n\nReference previous Paper. `963`\n\n| Date | Reference | Description |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 30 June | `15789` | `Sammal Circular` |\n|  | `24430` |  |\n\nof Explosives on the  \nhörnt referred to, by Major General requested business.\n\nArtu Block.\n\nyernor.\n\nRode h\n\nलाई slbaz \n\n85 \n\nSPO \n\nA.F. Round \n\nMr. Stag Fol \n\nGreat Britain's General Department \n\nAre 10 Day 1898  \nbrou",
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        "document_key": "CO129-340 - Governor Nathan Acting Governor May - 1907 [4-6]",
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        "content_text": "(K 6)\n\nRETURN of OFFICERS who have given Security for the due Discharge of their Duties,\n\n(K7)\n\nprepared at the Annual Inspection of Securities, held on 7th February, 1907,---Continued.\n\n  \n    Name of Officer giving Security.\n    Exact Titles of all Appointments (either permanent or temporary) now held by him.\n    Nature of the Security given.\n    Names, Addresses, and Occupations of the Sureties in each Bond.\n  \n  \n    TREASURY,--Continued.\n  \n  \n    Chow Yan Fong,\n    Clerk and Shroff, Tai Po,\n    Personal Bond with two Sureties, jointly and severally,\n    Hu Shum Chuen, of Tai Tak Exchange Loan and Godown Co.; J. J. Liu Ayce, of No. 77, Second Street.\n  \n  \n    Chiu Tut Wo,\n    Shroff, New Territories,\n    Do.\n    Wan Mu, master of the Wing Tung Cheung of No. 59, Stone Nullah Lane; Wan Chung, Master of the Lai Sang of No. 44, Stone Nullah Lane.\n  \n  \n    Lau Chi Wa,\n    Clerk and Shroff, New Territories, ....\n    Do.\n    Leung U Shi, Owner of No. 23, Jan Kwai Fong; Li Ju Tung, Master of the Wai Tsui Tong of No. 208 Hollywood Road.\n  \n  \n    Li Luk,\n    Assistant Shroff\n    Two Deposit Notes of the Hongkong & Shanghai Bank of $500 each.\n    \n  \n  \n    Lau Taung,\n    Clerk and Shroff\n    \n    Pan, Master of the Wing Shang Grocer's Shop No. 299, Des Voeux Road.\n  \n  \n    Wong Kai Mi,\n    Shroff,\n    \n    Tanng Kong, of No. 855, Queen's Road West, Contractor.\n  \n  \n    STAMP OFFICE.\n  \n  \n    Im Wai Shau........\n    Assistant Shroff,\n    IP BY GUARANTEE BOND,\n    \n  \n  \n    Title of Office in respect of which the Bond is given,\n    Date of Bond.\n    Amount of Bond as stated therein.\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    12th May, 1904.\n    $1,000\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    18th April, 1906.\n    1,000\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    28th April, 1906.\n    1,000\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    31st July, 1906.\n    500\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    18th April, 1906.\n    1,000\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    21st October, 1904.\n    300\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    22nd April, 1901.\n    250\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    23rd April, 1895.\n    5,000\n    A. S. Gomes, Land Proprietor; H. Hyndman, Mercantile Assistant.\n  \n  \n    \n    16th September, 1902.\n    5,000\n    J. M. A. da Silva, Land Proprietor; A. O. Cutierrez, Clerk China Fire Insurance Company.\n  \n  \n    \n    3rd March, 1902.\n    3,000\n    Wong Lai Pu, Compradore Sicmusseu & Co.; Kwok Shut Teng, Manager Img Shing Kerosine Co.\n  \n  \n    \n    7th July, 1906.\n    3,000\n    Lo Shut Po of the Compradore Department of E. D. Sassoon & Co.; Lan Chin Ting, of No. 81 Jervois Street.\n  \n  \n    GENERAL POST OFFICE.\n  \n  \n    E. C. L. Lewis,\n    Assistant Postmaster General,\n    Cusentou Bond be Union Assurance Company Everral Bond with one Surety, jointly and severally.\n    Sir C. P. Chater, C.M.G.\n  \n  \n    R. F. Gutierrez,\n    Mazie incer,\n    Personal Bond with two Sureties, jointly and severally.\n    Lisbello Jesus Xavior; L. Noronha, Printers.\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    Personal Band with see Buretgyjointly and severally.\n    A. Fuckeera, Army and Navy Contractor.\n  \n  \n    \n    7th April, 1903.\n    7,500\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    21st October, 1899.\n    5,000\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    22nd February, 1898.\n    1,000\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    16th January, 1901.\n    1,000\n    \n  \n\n552",
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        "content_text": "## RETURN of OFFICERS who have given Security for the due Discharge of their Duties\nprepared at the Annual Inspection of Securities, held on 7th February, 1907,--Continued.\n\n| Name of Officer giving Security | Exact Titles of all Appointments (either permanent or temporary) now held by him | Nature of the Security given | Names, Addresses, and Occupations of the Sureties in each Bond | Title of Office in respect of which the Bond is given, as stated therein | Date of Bond | Amount of Bond |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| A. F. Castillo | POST OFFICE,—Continued. | Guarantee Bond by the Union Assurance Company. |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  | Personal Bond with two Sureties, jointly and severally. | A. A. H. Botelho, Jr. of Barretto & Co.; Evaristo Mauricio, of Powell & Co. | Superintendent, Money Order Office, | 1st March, 1905. | $1,000 |\n|  |  |  | Leung Lok, of No. 118, Hollywood Road; A. Razack. |  | 14th July, 1903. | 500 |\n|  |  |  | R. M. C. V. Ribeiro, Owner of See: B. of I. L. No. 67; J. A. V. Ribeiro, Owner of Sec: A. Sub-section 1 of I. L. No. 842. | Deputy Superintendent, | 31st July, 1903. | 500 |\n|  |  |  |  | Money Order Clerk, | 27th April, 1905. | 500 |\n|  |  | Personal Bond with two Sureties, jointly and severally. | I. P. Madar, Hotel Proprietor; E. S. Joseph, Broker. |  | 30th October, 1903. | 5,000 |\n|  |  |  | I. P. Madar, Hotel Proprietor; A. F. Arculli, Contractor. | Shroff... | 9th January, 1903. | 1,000 |\n|  |  |  | Ho Won Chin, Master of the Tang Thi shop No. 4 Lower Lascar Road; Lau Sui Wan, Master of Kwong Man Yuen shop No. 139 Des Voeux Road. |  | 1st July, 1905. | 500 |\n|  |  |  | A. A. dos Remedios, Clerk, Jardine Matheson & Co. |  | 25th July, 1903. | 500 |\n|  |  |  | Wei A Yuk, Compradore of the Mercantile Bank Ltd; W. Corwen, of No. 4 Barrow Terrace. |  | 14th November, 1906. | 500 |\n| Henry Dixon | Superintendent of the Registration Branch. | Title Deed Inland Lot No. 1,419. |  |  | 29th April, 1899. | 100 |\n| T. H. Martin | 1st Clerk, Superintendent of the Registration Branch, | Deposit Note the Hongkong & Shanghai Bank for $650 and $350. |  |  | 5th February, 1904. | 1,000 |\n| V. R. V. Ribeiro |  | Personal Bond with two Sureties, jointly and severally. | J. M. Rocha, Landlord; F. H. Dillon, Land Bailiff. |  | 9th May, 1900. | 1,000 |\n| J. A. V. Remedios | 2nd Clerk, | Personal Bond with one Surety, jointly and severally. | Mariano Marti, Director of the Union College; L. L. Xavier, Printer. |  | 27th November, 1905. | 500 |\n| P. Rozu | Clerk, | Personal Bond with two Sureties, jointly and severally. | H. D. Noronha. |  | 13th October, 1902. | 100 |\n| E. J. F. Gomes | Do., | Do. | V. L. Remedios, Clerk, Union Insurance Society. |  | 8th May, 1901. | 100 |\n| J. M. Britto | Do., | Do. | A. J. V. Ribeiro, Merchant; J. V. Ribeiro, Clerk Melchors & Co. |  | 12th November, 1903. | 100 |\n| D. A. Remedios | Do., | Do. | F. P. Barros, Clerk Lauts Wagener & Co.; F. P. Figueiredo, Clerk Australia & China Telegraph Co., Ltd. |  | 15th April, 1905. | 100 |\n| J. V. dos Remedios | Do., | Do. | A. O. Gutierrez, China Fire Insurance Co.; C. S. dos Remedios, Clerk Jardine Matheson & Co. |  | 8th September, 1900. |  |\n| J. C. Barros | Do., | Do. |  |  | 11th December, 1902. | 100 |\n\nPage 553",
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        "content_text": "2\n\nforeign mail-steamers, but they undoubtedly resented the existence of foreign post offices at inland places such as Hankow and others, where the offices were no longer necessary for the transmission of mails, and were maintained for purely political purposes. Mr. Agien expressed the view, on whose authority he did not say, that the Powers individually would have no objection to removing their offices provided each was sure that the others were prepared to do so.\n\nHe did not think that the plan of starting a line of Chinese mail-steamers was likely to mature at present. It would obviously not be worth China's while to run a line of steamers, e.g., from Shanghai to London or Liverpool, though there would be nothing to prevent it if she chose to put up the necessary subsidy. What was more likely was that she would make an experiment on a small scale, e.g., institute a Chinese mail service to Japan, the risks and expense of which would be less formidable. ... gather, however, that this part of the scheme is published for home consumption, and is not intended to be taken too seriously.\n\nI have, &c.\n\nI\n\n3\n\n1913\n\nTo extend third-class post offices to all lesser district and country towns.\n\nTo establish a \"Postal Gazette.\"\n\nTo start postal telegraph drafts.\n\n1914.\n\nTo draw up treaties with the various Powers relative to the insurance of postal matter and remittances.\n\nTo extend the post offices in Mongolia and Thibet.\n\nTo establish machine shops (for the manufacture of post office requirements).\n\n1915.\n\nW. G. MAX MÜLLER,\n\nTo start in operation special express delivery vans in the treaty ports. To extend fourth-class post offices in the neighbourhoods outside Peking. To extend the system of postal orders and savings banks to second-class and third-class offices in all the provinces.\n\nEnclosure in No. 1.\n\nExtract from Memorial detailing Measures proposed to be carried out in connection\n\nwith the Chinese Posts.\n\n1910.\n\nTO make arrangements for the transfer of the control of the postal administration. To concert with the Revenue Council the details of the above transfer.\n\nTo compile and publish postal rules and regulations.\n\nTo establish postal and telegraph classes in connection with communication\n\ncourses.\n\nTo dispatch students to Austria to make a study of postal administrations.\n\nTo draw up a statement of ordinary postal administration expenditure and of the\n\nestimated expenditure on its extension.\n\nTo make arrangements for the amalgamation of postal stations.\n\n1916.\n\nTo issue postage stamps in commemoration of the Constitutional Government. To extend the system of railway travelling post offices, and attach them in rear of special express trains on all lines.\n\nTo extend the systems of post office telegraphic transfers and of insurance of mail matters to all postal union countries in the world.\n\n1911.\n\nTo publish new postal administration regulations.\n\nTo regulate the rules referring to ranks, salaries, examinations, and appointments\n\nin the postal service.\n\nTo decide on places in the various provinces for the establishment of head and branch offices.\n\nTo dispatch officials to attend the International Postal Conference and investigate the postal administrations of foreign countries,\n\nTo pray the Throne to establish a uniform standard for postal administration seals, &c.\n\nTo make arrangements for post office savings banks.\n\nTo make arrangements for foreign mail vessels.\n\n1912.\n\nTo join the International Postal Union. (N.B.-And to discuss with the various Powers the question of the abolition of foreign post offices.)\n\nTo publish postal laws.\n\nTo abolish or adapt the private postal agencies in various places.\n\nTo extend second-class offices to all prefectural, departmental, and district towns.\n\nTo decide the method of dealing with undelivered correspondence.\n\nTo make arrangements for post offices in Mongolia and Thibet.\n\nTo start foreign mail vessels.\n\nTo start post office savings banks in all the provinces,\n\n503",
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        "content_text": "# Minute by the Police Magistrate\n\nHon. Colonial Secretary,\n\n**CO 37028**\n**Received 17 NOV 11**\n**376**\n\nOnly four cases under the Ordinance have been tried during the 12 months ending 16th September, 1911, viz.:\n\n(a) Case against Lam Yat Lui, clerk, Commercial Union Insurance Company - the complainant being Ng Lin, carpenter. The case was tried before Mr. Hallifax who fined the defendant $100 or 3 months' hard labour. I have seen Mr. Hallifax on this matter. He informs me that in his opinion it was not a case in which damages should have been awarded. The case was decided on the 3rd November, 1910.\n\n(b) Case against Kung Shek, farmer of Tau Kok, the complainant being Liu Fat, carpenter, Nga Iu Tau village. The defendant was discharged on his entering into a personal recognizance in the sum of $50 to come up for judgment when called upon. Mr. J. R. Wood was the presiding magistrate and the case was decided on the 28th February, 1911.\n\n(c) Case against Cheung Lun Kiu, farmer, residing at the Kwong To On Boarding House, 90, Connaught Road Central, the complainant being Yun Tam Kiu, farmer. No evidence was offered on behalf of the prosecution and he was discharged. Mr. J. R. Wood was the presiding magistrate and the case was decided on the 9th May, 1911.\n\n(d) Case against Lau Shek Po aged 45, farmer, Lau Tsun village, the complainant being Liu Sham, farmer of Muk Kung Hon village. I tried this case and fined the defendant $25 or 1 month's hard labour. The case was not serious. The wife ran away on the 6th May, 1911, and returned in 2 or 3 days. She again ran away on the 10th May and was arrested on the 12th May at Fan Ling Station. The husband admitted that he struck his wife. In my opinion it was not a case in which damages should have been awarded. The case was decided on the 16th May, 1911.\n\nPassed to Honourable Registrar-General.\n\n(Sd.) F. A. Hazeland,\nPolice Magistrate.\n3.10.11.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-390 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1912 [5-6]",
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        "content_text": "N° 178.\n\n971\n\nCONFIDENTIAL\n\nCO 129/396\n\nGE 27 X 12.\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG, 3rd May, 1912.\n\n35\n\nSir,\n\nI have the honour to transmit for your consideration a copy of a petition addressed to Sir Frederick Lugard by Mr. C. Montague Ede giving cover to a scheme for the better housing of the Portuguese members of the Community of Hongkong.\n\n2.\n\nI enclose 6 copies of this scheme together with an extract from a minute written by Sir F. Lugard before his departure from the Colony and copy of a further minute which I addressed to the Executive Council on the subject.\n\n3.\n\nAt a meeting held on 26th April the Council concurred in the terms of my minute and I have accordingly to submit the scheme for your favourable consideration.\n\n4.\n\nMr. Ede has informed me that 246 heads of families have already applied to him in writing for a house each. As he only proposes to construct 150 houses this leaves a waiting list of 100 families. He also says that several Portuguese have applied for debentures in small sums totalling £30,000 and that he has been promised £300,000 in Hongkong towards the scheme although no public appeal has of course yet been made to the investing public.\n\n5.\n\nI may mention that Mr. Ede is Secretary to the Union Insurance Society of Canton, Limited, one of the oldest and most influential Insurance Companies operating in the Far East and that during the absence on leave of Mr. E. Osborne last year he\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE LEWIS HARCOURT, M.P.,",
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        "content_text": "36\n\nacted as an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council.\n\nHe left for home on the 1st instant and\n\n6.\n\nshould you desire to consult him with regard to the scheme he will be in London during the whole month of July but letters addressed c/o the Union Insurance Society of Canton, 9, Royal Exchange, E.C., will be forwarded to him on the Continent where he will make a\n\nshort stay before proceeding to England.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour most obedient,\n\nhumble servant,\n\nClaud Severn\n\nOfficer Administering the Government",
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        "content_text": "Sw. 16260/12 Ahong. 44 C. D. DRAFT. C. Montague Lide Si I am so Jam is 12 to mich you that th D.A.C. y Akong has To the Union Insurance Co. Manton, Bhin 9 Royal Exchange L.) foranded a copy of gathe MINUTE. 11. Robinson 14/6 putation, addressed to For 7. you submitter. Angard, in which A scheme for housing Mr. Mr. Stubb Mr. Fiddes. Sir H. Just. Sir J. Anderson, Lord Emmott. Mr. Harcourt. 2dfli Patuguese members the community.\n\n2. 57. Staccount is prepared to approve of proposals far as the Get the Colony is concerned who hay 4. Severn is! the acting for that accordingly ther",
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        "content_text": "## The China Daily Outlook, Monday, March 24th, 1913\n\n### Share List Quotations\n\nCorrected daily at 3.00 p.m.\n\nHUNGRONG, MARCH 11th, 1913,\n\n#### STEAMERS TAKING CARGO\n\n| Destination | Quotations |\n| --- | --- |\n| NANNING | Apply to UK DÁRPALOMED GASI. |\n| London £30. | Barra, Brentes, & flambury etc., Harer, and Hamburg etc. |\n| P. & O.S. N. P.40.9. N. Den of Crombioj. M. & C. | Cardia 2 igst prox 3 H. A. L. 16 prox Silesia H. A. L. 2t ist. B.S. len Hatra, Rotterdam, Hamburg etc. Mas, Bremen and Hamburg etc. Schwarzburs Speisin H. A, L 28 inst. I.F.A.C. is prox |\n| NEW YORK, SAN FRANCISCO, and CANADA | T. 10 1:25,000 210 T6. 75 $6.000 Ts. Me 218 CHA 99975 T. 143 buyers #10 buyers TA DO ail Tia 1984 buyers Te. 45 buyers |\n| AUSTRALIA, PHILIPPINES &c. | all $142 koyers Australian Ports, via Manila So. Allus G. L. & Co. Yaweta Marə N. Y. K. 20 int. 9 prox $74 bayere P.S 19 vellers ult $4.129 buyers |\n| CHINA COAST, STRAITS, JAPAN | 250 3980 buyers Shanghai, Kobe and Yokoham Yokohatar Kobe via shang! Kobe, and Yothasan P. Sigismund M. China 29 TOX 9. W. & Co. 3 ust. 2 inst Audrin 3. W. & Co. i prx Biro Huck N. Y. K. 97 inst. $21 3166 buyers Kobe, Yokuhana Coblens M. & C. 3. pross ST! Yokonam, Bobe and Moji Coblens 3. & Co. > prox ed5 buyers Tientsin Kusicbow D. & S. 27 is £6 The 130 buyers Shanghai Koerber 3. W. & Co. 9 ist. $895 buyers $107 Awatow. Amoy and Pasch 51anis D. S. & Co. 28 inst. J. M. & Co. 23 it. Singapore Penang & Calently T. M. & Co. 4 t J. M & On, ail buyara 869 buyers 855 buyers Fis. 89 sellera Rolepbase A 455 bayra Once: 416. Nodowa: K. ha The 74 sellers A. IG. 5th 383 buyers المتحدة Singapore, Penang, & Rangoon Kalyang Lounging K:14:128 Mitra Tel. Arid. |\n\n### Banks\n\n| Bank | $ |\n| --- | --- |\n| Hongkong & Sunghui Hank Corporation | 120.000 $135 |\n| China Borneo Company, Limited | 60,000 $8,000 |\n| China Light and Power Company, Limited | $12 $3 |\n| China Provident, Love & Mortgage Co., Limited | 55,00 $99 |\n| ... | ... |\n\n### Docks and Warehouses\n\n| Company | $ |\n| --- | --- |\n| Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Vn, Ld. | $805 sales |\n| Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Limited | Loudva, v. Usual Force of Quil Goaden, & Antwerp v. S'apuze, ate. |\n| New Amay Dock Co., Limited | London & Antwerp |\n| Shanghai Dock and Engineering Co, Ld. | India Nunkis |\n| Shanghai and Hongkong Wharf Co., Limited | Barra, Brentes, & flambury de, Harer, and Hanburg ute. |\n\n### Insurance\n\n| Company | $ |\n| --- | --- |\n| Canton Insurance Office Co., Limited | 10,000 $5 |\n| China Fire Insurance Co., Limited | 24, $100 |\n| Hongkong Fire Insurance | $100 |\n| North-China Insurance Co., Limited | 21,000 $83.3 |\n| Union Insurance Society, Limited | 8,000 #250 |\n| Yangtze Insurance Association, Limited | 10,900 10,100 $250 $100 |\n\n### Land and Syndicates\n\n| Company | $ |\n| --- | --- |\n| Towson Land Invest. Agency Co. Ld. | 12,000 k10% |\n| Humphreys' Estate and Finance Co., Ld. | 50,000 $100 |\n| Kowloon Godown Building Co., L | 130,000 $10 i |\n| Ahnhai Land, Investment Co., L. | 6,000 $50 |\n| West Point Building Co., Tal. | FE,J<tk |\n\n### Mining\n\n| Company | £/Gde |\n| --- | --- |\n| Maatschappij \"Mija-Bosch-en, exploiteur | 12,500 $50 |\n| Laugkat |  |\n| Société Française des Charb'gre du Fontia | £5,000 Gde, 18 |\n\n### Steamer Charters\n\n| Route | Rate |\n| --- | --- |\n| Vancouver, via Shanghai Japan etc. | all T. 60 sellers T. 130 |\n| San Francisco, Shanghai & Japaa éto. | ali 34,50 anlus |\n| Nippon Maru | E. 5. i prox all 84 buyers |\n\n### Coal Merchants\n\nTUNG CHEUNG & CO. regard to supply Bunker Coal at the shortest notice; moderate prices. Coal contracts solicited; Coal received on storage; Reasonable terms. Best Household Coal Supplied.\n\nNo. 151 158, DES VOUK ROAD CENTRAL\n\n### Order Books\n\nWILL, PE sent ON APPLICATION.\n\n### Hongkong and Canton\n\n| Company | $ |\n| --- | --- |\n| China and Manila Steamship .. Id. | $35 #7 |\n| Douglas Steamship Co. | #z*!$ $10 |\n| Faistes Hongkong, Canton and Macao S.B. Co., Ld. | 9,000 21 |\n| Indo-China Steam Navigation Co., Ld. | 15,000 $16 |\n| Shail Transport and Trading Co., Ltd. | 9,300 ordy, $10 |\n| Star Ferry Company, Limited. | Berenace $10, |\n| South China Morning Post, Traiksa. | $9 buyers $640 hayers $10, sellers |\n\n### Special Telegrams\n\n#### Train Wrecked Near Harbin\n\nSix Injured\n\nHARBIN TELEGRAM, March 21, - The Mail and Passenger train tra Barbie yesterday afternoon, while on the way to Changshun, was wrecked near Santchabe station. There were Bir isjured\n\n#### New Commandant of Russian Railway Guards\n\nLieutenant General Buchovsky nas been appointed Communuduat of the Railway Guards Curna at Harbin,\n\n#### Manchurian Raw Products\n\nST. PETERSBURG TELEGRAM, March 21-The Ressian Minister Commeros has presented Doma abishing the free entrance into the Russian Empire line of Manchurian Raw Products which save up to the prescut bees admitted by Seesion Two of the approved Bill of the 16th Janary, 1809.\n\n#### Mutinous Soldiery\n\nKASUGAR TELEGRAM, March 21.A pitsinate Conmadan: Cuan Tan-to has tau discovered ang the newly arrived Iti troopt. Das officer was created. The resinati wa diskuteÏsetion at the diccnse of pay.\n\n#### The Tibetan Frontier\n\nLONDON TELEGRAM, March 21-Mr. Achaud kun sunounced the iorention of the British Government to recall the Anglo-Iwliza trumps from Shimat\n\n#### Yellow Labour Tabooed\n\nThe Russian Newspaper \"Zizu\" states that the Priams? Prusice Administration na redevel informa-tion from St. Petersburg that uil the representatiram of industrial, trading and Government institutions for per mieston to use fellow labour has been alegorically rejected.\n\n#### Famine and Disease at Kaffeng\n\nGreat Suffering among the People\n\nKAIFENG TELEGRAM, Maroh 21-Without rain and another evere duststorm to-day, all prospects of the wheat harvest this Spring has vanished. Great bombers of families from the and gentry hitherto have taken no practical step 10 deal with the situation qhich in a mouth's time will be of the scur\n\n#### The Kaifeng-Suchow Railway\n\nThe preliminary sarvay party of the Kuidery-Soohow railway is expected to arrive here shortly, work beglazing ss the Sebow end,\n\n#### Official Appointment\n\nPEKING TEL SORAM; Marul 21. Mr. Tari Tingles, formerly Director of the Kiu-Has railway, bts bean appointed chief of the Fouchow Areenal.\n\n#### Departure of the American Group\n\nThe Americau Group intende t leave Peking shortly. The or members of the Sextoplo Group state Elete withdrawal does not affect them, and that they will carry on s usual, but there appears to be soute doubt regarding the Garants who are dissatised with the reces Sextule negotiations.\n\n#### Reports re Russian Aggression Denied\n\nST. PETERSBURG TELEGRAM, alare 21. The reports concerning the Bras-Chinos relations are kesuly criticisel here. It is officially stated that the statements are largely untrue.\n\n#### The Trouble la Mexico\n\nPEKING TEL3RAM, March 22. ---Private ingratas siste tout en 80- Lagement is expected to-morrow wear the American border, The rebels are shelling Mexico city.\n\n#### Canton’s Support of Central Government Bank\n\nCANTON TELEGRAM, March 22. The Tata telegraplis that Canton is prepared to support the Central Gar ernment Bank co the extent of 80,000 dollars mouthly.\n\n#### The Sextuple Loan\n\nThe International Hank has been delegated to estry on the routine work canceled with the American Group's set business,\n\n#### The U. S. President on the Loan Situation\n\nPEKING TELEGRAM, March 22. --Officini telegrams date that Pre- sident Woodrow Wilaco's statement regarding the Sextuple Loan) Last began follows: The B adasicistration desiring to practi- America'a goni- colly manifest will towards Chins, also to open the way to the investment of Americaa capital in Chios, and also to abura equally with the uber rowers she political responsibility which saight e- company the svelopment of China's external relations, requested the American Group of expitalists to participate in Reorganization Loan. Now the faster as approached the present Aministration saying if Mistilar request were tale, then and then only would the Group 400- tine active participation.\n\n### The Law on the Examination of Title Deeds\n\n1. This law is made for examining the nitiu deeds to immovable proper-tics, fixing their rights unsi privileges. The taxing of new title deeds shall be uccording to the regulations which aro at present in forer.\n\n...\n\n20. The Rotailed regalations for the xamination of title deeds shall be Bad by the Chief Adorinistrators of the provinces.\n\n### Hypocracy and the Opium Trade\n\nEditor, \"The Chien Press\"\n\nSir.-The loud ories of viršanas indignation emitted by Mr. Hewett, Chairman of the Chamber of Com- merce,of Hongkong, sypreurly evokel by his gutleman'a acute distressful spprehension of the general perfiillouz. De nad iniquity and bat faish of Chion's eitizens in connection wish the British Opium Agreement, suggasta my aind as fnteresting and obvious analogue.\n\n...\n\nI, Sir,\n\nYours faithtally\n\nZoveners,\n\n### List of Unclaimed Telegrams\n\nlying in the Eastern Extension Australia and China Telegraph Company's office at Hongkong:-\n\nAllan Wilkie. Argjente August\" Carter, passenger, Bremen, (rois, Grausengbunt. Herghing. Hoog. Loupke. Mara Pasanget Delta Pirie. Nguanteck Ryotaki Matsubara. Samples, ghiobang Spencer Marshall. Tikeichi. Thaithusa, YRrY Yengua.\n\nJ.3. BACK. Superintendunt, Hagkong, 14th March, 1913.\n\n### List of Unclaimed Telegrams\n\nlying in the Great Northers Teloge.ph Company's Othee at IFougong-\n\nBirbseff. Hongcheong Kongeriti. Manoo. Muller. Mrs. Hilton, Co. Hongkong Hotel, Takahashi Ce Lake. Takahashi Oo Dodwell. Trading. Wing wancheang. Yamskin.\n\n5328. J. C. Qousa, Accisa Supt. Blangkong Station, 20th March, 1918\n\n### Special Notice\n\nWINNI with the of Dermaber Ryd THE GINA QUTU 60K armaged wah 'so e special daily serice of telegram: CHINESE AND FAR KASTERN AFFAIRS. KRSNA OUTLOOK the my baglish daily in Hongkong, st Special Seriker pROWN angled to publish this\n\n### The China Outlook\n\n# MORNING EDITION\n\n# No. 379\n\n百七十月二年\n\n### NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS\n\nONLY communications relating n the news columns should be sidressed to The Extr912. Correspondeaty mast forward their Bmer and address with communica- tione address to the Editor, wo for\n\n### Telegraphic Address\n\nTelegraphie 3: \"ÓLOK\" Code: A.B.. Sta El.\n\nHONGKONG OFFine: 32, Das Vaux Roan C.\n\nPublished every day, except on Sundays and legal holidays)",
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        "content_text": "## VOL. 1914\n| DATE | SUBJECT |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1 | Issue of Mercantile Bank. Pension of R.A.J. Savage. |\n| 4 | Transactions with German Insurance You Fur Iffice (dm.0) Massis of the Colony |\n| 6 | (conf.) Application for High Power Station. |\n| 8 | Dresdner Bank. |\n| 20 | une Pension of R.A.J. Savage. |\n| 21 | Aug Voluntary contribution on Opium Revenue |\n| 25 | Withdrawal of Indian Troops. Censorship Regulations Prohibiting Trading with the Enemy Defence of the Realm Acts. |\n| 30 | Distribution of Troops in China. Enlistment of men in Colony. |\n| 31 | Distribution of Troops in Shink. Recruiting. Post of Garrison, 1913-14. Garrisons of North China & A. Rony. Garrison of the Colony. Disposition of Troops in China. |\n\n## Appointments and Societies\n| DATE | SUBJECT |\n| --- | --- |\n| 3 | Appointment of Master. M.J. Ralston. |\n| 4 | Appointment as Apothecary. Mr. Bullen. |\n| 13 | Appointment of Nurse. Miss S. Liston. |\n| 14 | Appointment as School Mistresses. Miss A.T. Skinner, ... |\n| 23 | Appointment of Nurse. Miss J. Bone. |\n| 31 | Board of Education. New Society. Registered Practitioners Amendment Grace. Pharmaceutical Society. |\n\n## Other Subjects\n| DATE | SUBJECT |\n| --- | --- |\n| 2 | ... |\n| 3 | July ... |\n| 4 | ... |\n| 10 | ... |\n| 12 | May ... |\n| 30 | Financial Position in China. Expansion of China to Postal Union |\n\n`XCR(85)72` is not present in the original text, however, a similar reference is found: `(47612A) Wt 12218/2108 2000 10/28 H & J, Ld Gp 113` \nPage numbers are not explicitly mentioned in the original text.",
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        "content_text": "# The Caloocan Clarion\n\nThe fact that no issues of this paper have appeared lately is due to the fact that we have been off on a holiday? Who in the world wants to work all the time. We don't and we are compelled at times to put aside the scissors and the paste pot and take a trip to Heyman's home for weary ones on Calle Pinpin. We are now back on the job, a little bit the worse for wear and deucedly short of funds. We wouldn't mind having some of our delinquent subscribers come through as we sure feel that a plate of beans or wieners would improve our health. Our office is at the same old place and we still can write our name to a receipt. Don't crowd.\n\nThe war news from the front has been quiet lately. The French news censor licked the English news censor for trying to cop all the glory. General Joffre says that the French are tired of doing all the fighting and having the English claim all the credit.\n\nGeneral French has lost his powder puff. There will be a suspension of hostilities until a new one arrives from London.\n\nThe Portuguese army surrendered in a body yesterday to a corporal and seven men of the German army. They will be put to work making tamales for the export trade.\n\n## Advertisements\n\n**GORDON & Co's DRY GIN DISTILLERY, LONDON. APRIL 1, 1917**\n\nT. Graydon Moody has won the championship mile race at the International Athletic Meet at Dublin.\n\nCarl Hess called at the office last week and wanted to know if he owed anything. We got a dollar out of him on account.\n\nBacoor is now the most orderly town in the islands at the present time. The town received a thorough purification some years ago.\n\nThe Ananias Club of the Philippines held its regular annual meeting at Clarke's Saturday last and awarded the prizes for the three best liars in the islands. One went to Henry De Wolff and the other two were awarded to Joe Wolfson.\n\nThe Czar of Russia has conferred the Double Cross on his Imperial Allies King George of England and President Poincaré of France.\n\nJapan is trying to make an alliance with Germany and says that she is willing that, besides ceding back Kiaochau, Singapore and Hongkong should be turned over to the Germans.\n\n## O'CONNELL'S, January 30, 1915\n\nNo. 50\n\nA number of prominent British citizens called at this office last night, but as we were entertaining a delegation of friends from the Caloocan Turn Verein and the Malabon Lodge A. O. H., they did not come in. We tried to persuade them to stay and promised them lots of fun, but they said they were out of training.\n\nMcCulloch Dick was arrested last night on the Escolta for masquerading in false attire. Dick had got himself up as a neutral.\n\nBy means of our own private wireless, we learn from the trenches in Europe that while the soldier boys appreciate the sacks and sweaters and scarfs and bands and such things the women are knitting for them, they would also like to have some one knit for (or otherwise produce) certain other things. Why not knit the boys a good pipe and package of tobacco? Why not knit them plenty of cigarette paper and tobacco? Why not knit them a lot of matches in waterproof match boxes? Why not knit them a few cans of beef extract for hot broth while they are in the trenches? Why not knit them a supply of stationery and pencils for writing home? And a lot of the brave boys would like to have some shattered bones knit for them. Why not knit them a few mending outfits?\n\n**GORDON'S Dry & Old Tom Gin**\n\nBest for Cocktails, Rickeys, Fizzes, etc.\nTake no Substitute\n\n**Kuenzle & Streiff. Ltd**\n343-347 SAN JACINTO\n\n**O'CONNELL'S, January 30, 1915**\n\n## Carnival Opens\n\nA Hint To Mack\n\nWe have received a copy of the new \"Agricultural\" monthly edited by that famed Kansas expert Mark Cretcher. We think that too much of the bureau's appropriation has been spent in paper and ink. If Mr. Cretcher would follow Cyclone Jim's plan and get out and try and make something of value come out of the ground, he would show more real intelligence and be of more value to the people. Incidentally, he would be less criticised. If Mr. Cretcher does not know anything about coconuts, he might start a bean farm or something of the sort. Cretcher has been roasted to a frazzle and from all reports, he is a very decent fellow. He perhaps needs the job he is at present holding and we have no objection to his staying on the payroll. We think, however, that he should stop fooling and get down to real business.\n\nToday is the day. Manila is in fiesta garb and worry and care have been shelved that revelry and merry-making may reign supreme. The big Carnival of 1915 is on and when the great carnival parade winds through the streets of the gay capital this afternoon, it will mark the opening of this famed celebration for which the Philippines are known all over the wide world. Already confetti is being scattered over our sidewalks and pathways, already the maskers are seen mixing with the laborers and the tradesmen. At eight tonight, the only people in the town who will be working will be the policemen, the car-conductors, and the engineers in the light and ice-making plants. Everybody else will be bound for the gay white city on the Luneta to partake in the merriment and have a good time. The carnival city is more beautiful this year than ever before and the Hubbub is full of wonderful attractions from Coney Island and other pleasure resorts. The big ball which will open the carnival this evening is the Devil's Raising Ball and the crowd that attends generally does it. It's merry hell long about midnight. Some elegant costumes will be worn at the ball this year, say the modistes, and it will be worth the price of admission to those who do not dance to go and look on. There will be lots of good things to eat and drink on the carnival grounds. Come early and stay long. Make this the best Carnival we have ever had.\n\nHe Was A Yid\n\nMacfarlane, the Insular Lumber Company manager, tells a story of a Jew soldier in the German army who had accomplished some gallant deed on the field of battle and had been mentioned for the Iron Cross. The Kaiser was present at the town when the Iron Cross was to be presented and decided to make the presentation himself. He asked if the Jew was a man of family and was told that he had a wife and six children and was quite poor. The Kaiser, thinking that the Jew might better appreciate a gift of money, asked him when he was brought up, whether he would rather have the Iron Cross or a hundred marks. The Jew said, \"Your Highness, what is the value of the Iron Cross?\" The Kaiser replied that it was worth a couple of marks, whereupon the Jew said, \"Well, Your Highness, I will take the Iron Cross and 98 marks.\" Mac does not say what the Jew got.\n\nDiscovered\n\nProfessor Waters has been discovered by the daily press. They are certainly getting wise to this Kansas faker at a pretty late day. Waters should be prosecuted by the Philippine government for estafa.\n\nThe man who flooded the German position on the Yser, says a cablegram, has been decorated with the Order of King Leopold. What's that, a rubber medal?\n\nThe entrance of Portugal into the conflict somehow reminds us of the By assisting old man Noah's elephant up the ark's gangplank.\n\nIt seems about time now for the employment of a couple of real tropical agriculturists in the bureau. Why not give Prautch and Lyons a show? Governor-General Harrison has made it pretty evident to everyone in the islands that he has some backbone and wants to do the right thing. He should compel the agricultural bureau to stop wasting its funds and commence to get results.\n\n## Portugal And The War\n\nThe resignation of the Portuguese cabinet was first announced on December 6th, 1914.\n\n...according to a dispatch received here from Lisbon, as stated in an official cablegram received by the German Consul here; but the same was not acknowledged and accepted by Reuter until January 26th, 1915, when he announced the fact in a cablegram dated London, January 25th.\n\nAnd there are still people who declare that the German news-service - official as well as unofficial--is badly informed and brings only faked news.\n\nThere has been so much talk about Portugal being on the brink of war against Germany and of sending an army to the aid of the allies, but we never heard anything of the accomplished fact.\n\nNow this wonder is cleared up.\n\nIt was on the Spanish mail between Hongkong and Singapore; on board were some Portuguese officers heading home from Macau. They were a miserable-looking lot. Their sadness caused the compassion of their fellow-passengers. One of these, a Spanish merchant, asking them for the reason of their sadness, whether or not they did not like to go to war, received this answer: \"We are longing for the war as we are soldiers, but say, isn't it a pity, thrice we sent a declaration of war to Germany but never even a confirmation of receipt.\"\n\nGermany has more to do than to acknowledge little Portugal's war-declarations!\n\n## Advertisements\n\n### THE CARNIVAL NEEDS That Ten Pesos YOU NEED A LITTLE FUN\n\n**RICHTER'S DRY GOODS STORE**\n114-116 ESCOLTA\n\n| Corsets        | Description                                                                                   |\n|----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|\n| AMERICAN LADY  | The Corset that braces, buoys up woman and beautifies the modern through the active hours...  |\n| MADAME LYRA    | ...soft, light and pliant- yielding to every demand of the wearer.                           |\n\n**E. 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        "content_text": "6\n\n614\n\nSome of our agents have already gone over to the Standard Oil Company, among others Hopkirk in Fatshan who was a specially energetic agent. These people won't have anything to do with R. and Company. It appears that R. and Company think their business is easier to carry on than is actually the case.\n\n(The last paragraph is concerned with the Profit and liabilities statement and a small explanation of one item.)\n\n10th JULY, 1915.\n\nTo-day\n\nDear Mr. Steger,\n\nThe Commercial Union Assurance Company has withdrawn their agency from us as you will see from the copy of their letter of the 6th instant. The Society had to do this under pressure of the Government. I have come to an agreement with Tester on the basis of the following proposition which I communicated to him at once through our Broker, Kamchuen, whom I sent to Hongkong. The Commercial Union open in the city their own offices and work business during the War under their own name. We lend them our broker, Kamchuen, who together with the confidential clerks of the Commercial Union run the business. Tester agrees with this in principle and has written with regard to the matter to Davis, whose sanction he requires to this proposal. T. knows quite well that as far as the business is concerned it is not the same thing if he takes the agency away from us and hands it over to some other firm, for the business depends mainly on our Broker, Kamchuen, who is one of the best.\n\n-Insurance\n\nL",
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        "content_text": "*\n\nમ 6:5\n\nInsurance Brokers, and as Kanchuen has promised in no case to leave us, herein lies our strong position. Tester has offered him as much as $70 per month if he would continue to work with the Commercial Union. On the above basis we have arranged that in no case must the agency go to another, and I hope that Davis will also agree to the temporary establishment of the Commercial Union in Canton. Of course, in this way, the expenses for the Society will be higher and we can, therefore, reckon confidently on obtaining the agency again after the War as long as Kamchuen sticks to us. In this case, also, the name Richter and his American nationality has not protected us. As the Comprador of the Commercial Union in Hongkong said to Kamchuen, the Government know that Richter and R. B. and We Company are as a matter of fact one and the same firm. We need not go far to see where they learn this from.\n\nThe Comprador also says that our letters, that is to say, Richter's to the Commercial Union had been sent by the Censor there recently invariably to the Chamber of Commerce in Hongkong, who have then forwarded the letters to the Commercial Union. Our letter of 30/6, in which we, at the request of the Commercial Union gave particulars with regard to the nationality of the firm Richter, and of which letters you received copies was handed to the Commercial Union by the Chamber of Commerce with the remark \"this will be the last letter that will be handed to you from this firm\". Thereupon T. saw himself forced to withdraw the Agency.",
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        "content_text": "11006 SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 6 NOVEMBER, 1915.\n\nArthur & Co. Limited.\n\nArts & Crafts Limited.\n\nAshton & Co. Limited (Enticknap, P.).\n\nAsiatic Petroleum Company.\n\nAstor House Hotel Company.\n\nAtkinson & Dallas Limited.\n\nAu Petit Louvre (Maison Parisienne).\n\nAudinet, Lacroix, & Co.\n\nAudinet, Lacroix, Pasquier, et Cie.\n\nAustralian Dairy Farm.\n\nAustralian Produce Company.\n\nAyer Tawah Company Limited, Shanghai. Azaidian.\n\nBabcock & Wilcox Limited.\n\nBakels & Co.\n\nBaldwin, C. C.\n\nBanbam, F. C.\n\nBanker & Co.\n\nBin Lam Drug Stores.\n\nBanque belge pour l'Etranger. Banque de l'Indo-Chine.\n\nBanque industrielle de Chine. Bansuiken, Shanghai.\n\nBarkley Company.\n\nBarlow & Co.\n\nBarrett, E. G.\n\nBarry & Co., B. M.\n\nBathgate & Co.\n\nBatu Anam Rubber Company. Beck, I.\n\nBeck, M. G.\n\nBelgian Brick Factory. Tien-tsin.\n\nBelgian Trading Company.\n\nBell, D. W.\n\nBell, H. F. L.\n\nBen Albert & Co.\n\nBenjamin and Potts.\n\nBeque, Henri.\n\nBielfield, Alex., & Co.\n\nBissett, J. P., & Co.\n\nBlack, J. F.\n\nBlake & Sons, F. A.\n\nBlancke, Charles.\n\nBo Won, Canton,\n\nBona, F.\n\nBouchard.\n\nBourgery, C.\n\nBowern & Co. (Bowern & Hay).\n\nBoyd & Co.\n\nBoyer, Mazet & Co.\n\nBoyes, Basset, & Co.\n\nBradford Dyers' Association.\n\nBradley & Co. Limited.\n\nBrand Brothers & Co.\n\nBrand, H. S., & Co.\n\nBrandt, A. L.\n\nBrandt & Co.\n\nBrandt & Rogers.\n\nBrangwyn & Hobson, Dre.\n\nBrewer & Co. Limited. Bridges, H.\n\nBritish American Tobacco Company.\n\nBritish and Asiatic Company.\n\nBritish and Chinese Corporation.\n\nBritish Cigarette Company Limited.\n\nBritish Dominions General Insurance Company.\n\nBritish and Foreign Bible Society,\n\nBritish Insulated and Helsby Company. British Manufacturers' Agency (Wong Chuen Yung).\n\nBrockett & Co.\n\nBrockett, E., & Co.\n\nBrook, E., & Co.\n\nBrossay, René,\n\nBrunner, Mond, & Co. Limited.\n\nBrush Electrical Engineering Company. Bryant & Ryde.\n\nBulin & Co., Hankow.\n\nBurin Yoko.\n\nBurkhardt, L. R.\n\nBurkill, A. R., & Sons.\n\nBurroughs, Wellcome, & Co. Burtenshaw & Co.\n\nButler, A.\n\nButterfield & Swire.\n\nCabeldu, A., & Co. Caissial.\n\nCaldbeck, MacGregor. Calder, Marshall, & Co. Calico Printers' Association. Camera Craft Company. Campbell, Alex., & Co. Canadian Commissioner.\n\nCanadian Methodist Mission Press. Canadian Pacific.\n\nCanton Insurance Company.\n\nCarr, Ramsay, T., & Co. Castellano.\n\nCathay Trust.\n\nCatoire Veuve, A., et Fils. Catanneo.\n\nCawasjee Palanjee, Shanghai. Cement Tile Works Limited.\n\nCentral Agency Limited.\n\nCentral China Dispensary.\n\nCentral China Import Company. Central China Post.\n\nCentral China Printing Company, Hankow.\n\nCentral Garage Limited.\n\nCentral Stores Limited.\n\nCentral Trading Company.\n\nCercle sportif français.\n\nChang Dah Yuen.\n\nChang, T. S,\n\nChapeaux.\n\nCharrey.\n\nCharrey et Conversy.\n\nChartered Bank of India, Australia, and China.\n\nChauvin, Mme.\n\nChefoo Hairnet Manufactory.\n\nChemor United Rubber Company Limited. Chempedak Rubber & Gambier Estate Company.\n\nCheng Rubber Estate.\n\nChic Parisien.\n\nChin Ho Hsiang.\n\nChina Agenta Company.\n\nChina American Lumber Company.\n\nChina American Trading Company.\n\nChina Commercial Steam Navigation Company.\n\nChina Engineering Company.\n\nChina Fire Insurance Company.\n\nChina Flour Mill Company Limited.\n\nChina Import & Export Lumber Company Limited.\n\nChina Inland Mission.\n\nChina & Japan Trading Company.\n\nChina Land & Building Company Limited. China Land & Finance Company Limited. China Merchants Ponges Association. China Merchants Steam Navigation Company. China Mutual Life Insurance Company Limited.\n\nChina Mutual Steam Navigation Company. China National Life Assurance.\n\nChina Navigation Company.\n\nChina Silk Agency Company Limited. China Strawbraid Export Company,\n\nSUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 6 NOVEMBER, 1915. 11007\n\nChina Sugar Refining Company.\n\nChina Times Limited.\n\nChina Traders Insurance Company.\n\nChina Trading Company.\n\nChinese American Company,\n\nChiness Electric Light & Power Company.\n\nChinese Optical Company..\n\nChinese Railways (all).\n\nChing Cheng Yung, Tien-tsin.\n\nChing Chong Hung & Co., Shanghai, Chefoo.\n\nChing Fong, Shanghai.\n\nChing Ho Hsiang, Peking.\n\nChing Kee, Amoy.\n\nChinson Chao (Peking Motor Company, Peking).\n\nChuan Chang.\n\nChun Shing.\n\nChun Sing, Shanghai.\n\nChung Fall & Co., Chefoo.\n\nChung Heva Book Company, Shanghai.\n\nChung Tung Lithographic Works.\n\nChurch Missionary Mission.\n\nCoghlan, H. H.\n\nCohen, Andre.\n\nCollina & Co.\n\nCombfort.\n\nCommercial Press Limited.\n\nCommercial Union Assurance Company.\n\nCompagnie d'Eclairage et de Tramways of Tien-tsin.\n\nCompagnie française des Tramways de l'Eclairage électrique et des Eaux de Shanghai.\n\nCompagnie Générale de Chemins de Fer et de Tramways en Chine.\n\nCompagnie des Messageries maritimes. Comptoir commercial auversois.\n\nConnell Brothers.\n\nConsolidated Rubber Estates Limited. Cook & Anderson.\n\nCook, Thomas & Sons.\n\nCornabe, Eckford, & Co. Cosmopolitan Dock.\n\nCossanteli & Co.\n\nCox, W. Wakeford.\n\nCozzi, E. Hankow.\n\nCrédit foncier d'Extrême-Orient.\n\nCrofts & Co., George. Cros, Paul.\n\nCrossfeld & Sons Limited. Crystal Limited. Culpeck, E. A.\n\nCurtis Brothers.\n\nCurtis Sons & Co.\n\nDah Daw, Hankow.\n\nDah Lung & Co..\n\nDah Sung & Co.\n\nDah Sung Cotton Mill, Shanghai. Dai Nippon Brewery Company. Daishin & Co., Shanghai,\n\nDallas Livery Stable Company, Danese, E., Hankow. D'Arc, G. L.\n\nDastoor, F. R., & Co.\n\nDavid & Co.\n\nDavid, S. J., & Co.\n\nDavies & Brooke.\n\nDavis, R. S., & Co.\n\nDavis, W. Trenchard,\n\nDeacon & Co.\n\nDeane, T. P.\n\nDebenham & Co. Denham & Rose.\n\nDenniston & Sullivan. Dent, A., & Co.\n\nDent, Herbert. Dieden & Co.\n\nDixon, H. C., & Co.\n\nDodwell & Co. Limited. Dollar Robert Company. Dombey & Son,\n\nDominion Express Company. Donnelly & Whyte.\n\nDowdall, W. M.\n\nDrakeford & Co.\n\nDuncan & Co.\n\nDunlop Rubber Company.\n\nDunn, Walter.\n\nDuplessis.\n\nDutch Colonial Trading Company,\n\nDutton, W., & Co.\n\nDyce & Co.\n\nDzing Nye Haing, Hankow.\n\nEagle & Globe Steel Company.\n\nEast Asiatic Company.\n\nEastern & Australiau Steamship Company.\n\nEastern Extension Telegraph Company.\n\nEastern Trading Company.\n\nEcho de Tien-tsin.\n\nEdgar Brothers & Co.\n\nEkman Foreign Agencies.\n\nEnergie électrique,\n\nEnterprise Tobacco Company Limited. Enticknap, P. (Ashton & Co. Limited). Equitable Life Assurance Society. Erasmic Company.\n\nEstablishments de Tongkou.\n\nEtablissements Fei Yen, Ateliers de Construction Mécaniques.\n\nEvans, A. M. A.\n\nEvans, Edward, & Sons Limited.\n\nEvans, Pugh, & Co.\n\nEwo Cotton Spinning & Weaving Company.\n\nEwo Yuen Press Packing Company.\n\nExcess Insurance Company Limited.\n\nEzra, E. I., Shanghai.\n\nEzra, Edward, & Co., Shanghai.\n\nEzra & Co., Fred, Shanghai.\n\nEzra, N. E. B., & Co.\n\nEzra, Y., & Co.\n\nFa Hsiang, Tien-tsin.\n\nFairchild, F. A.\n\nFukul & Co., Shanghai.\n\nFar Eastern Geographical Establishment.\n\nFarley, W. A.\n\nFarmer, F. D., & Co.\n\nFearon, Daniel, & Co.\n\nFederal Life Assurance Company of Canada.\n\nFengtien District Inspectorate of Salt Revenue.\n\nFerretti.\n\nFindlay, Richardson, & Co. Firth, W., & Sons. Fobes & Co.\n\nFoo Tai Company, Hankow, Forbes & Co., William. Foster, McClellan, & Co. Frankau & Co. Limited, A. Frazar & Co.\n\nFrench Bakery,\n\nFu Shing Tai, Tien-tsin.\n\nFuchs, H., & Co. (Rint'ai Stores).\n\nFujita & Co., Mukden.\n\nFukien Drug Company.\n\nFung Tang, Shanghai.\n\nFurukawa & Co., Shanghai. Futcher, J. W.\n\nGabhai, M. N., & Co.\n\nGadai Yoko.\n\n301",
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        "content_text": "140\n\n11008 SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 6 NOVEMBER, 1915.\n\nGaillard.\n\nGallusser & Co.\n\nGande, Price, & Co.\n\nGarner, Quelch, & Co.\n\nGates, F.\n\nGeddes & Co.\n\nGeneral Accident, Fire, & Life Assurance Company.\n\nGeneral Electric Company.\n\nGeneral Electric Company of China Limited.\n\nGeneral Electric Company of New York.\n\nGerassime Touliatos.\n\nGerin, Drovard, & Co.\n\nGibb, Livingston, & Co.\n\nGibbons, J., & Co.\n\nGillard & Co.\n\nGillespie & Co.\n\nGilman & Co.\n\nGing Chong Hung & Co.\n\nGitting & Co.\n\nGlaxo.\n\nGlen Line Steamers.\n\nGoldenberg, H., & Co.\n\nGordes.\n\nGordon & Co.\n\nGovernment Universities in China.\n\nGoyet, Shanghai.\n\nGrand Hôtel des Wagons-Lite.\n\nGrant, Archibald,\n\nGreat China Dispensary.\n\nGreat Eastern Dispensary.\n\nGreat Northern Telegraph Company.\n\nGreer, H. & W., Limited.\n\nGreig, M. W., & Co.\n\nGrenard, Bettines & Co.\n\nGriffith, T. E., Limited.\n\nGriffiths Butchery.\n\nGrimes, A. C.\n\nGrimshaw, R.\n\nGrosjean & Co.\n\nGrundy, R.\n\nGuarantee Trust.\n\nGula Kalumpang Rubber Estates Limited.\n\nHall & Holtz Limited.\n\nHan Yeh Ping Iron & Coal Company.\n\nHanda Menko, Shanghai.\n\nHankow Dispensary Limited.\n\nHankow Light & Power Company.\n\nHankow Printing Office.\n\nHankow Waterworks.\n\nHardoon, S. A.\n\nHardy, Walter.\n\nHarper, Ralph, & Co.\n\nHarvey's Billposting Agency.\n\nHarvie, Cook, & Co.\n\nHarvie, J. A.\n\nHatch, Carter, & Co.\n\nHattori Yoko.\n\nHeath & Co. Limited.\n\nHeath, P., and Co.\n\nHeffer, F. C., & Co.\n\nHeiman, S. S.\n\nHeisch, P. F.\n\nHemmerdinger Frères.\n\nHemmings & Berkley.\n\nHeng, Chang, Ter, Messrs., Newchang.\n\nHérou, Charles, & Co.\n\nHetherington, J., & Sons.\n\nHewitt, W., & Co.\n\nHipwell, P.\n\nHirao & Co., Antung.\n\nHirsbrunner & Co.\n\nHolgate, L. G.\n\nHolland-China Trading Company.\n\nHolliday, C., & Co.\n\nHolt's Wharf.\n\nHong Kong Fire Insurance Company.\n\nHong Kong and Shanghai Bank, Hopkins, Dunn, & Co.\n\nHorrobin, S. L.\n\nHorse Bazaar and Motor Company.\n\nHôtel de France.\n\nHôtel de la Paix.\n\nHôtel de Pékin.\n\nHouvenier-Mason, Scheidler, & Co. Howarth, Richard, & Co.\n\nHubbard, E. W.\n\nHumphrey, W. G.\n\nHung, Dah, & Co., Shanghai,\n\nHunt, Newchang.\n\nHupei Government Cotton Mill.\n\nHutchison, Herbert, & Co.\n\nHutchison, J. D.\n\nIlbert & Co.\n\nImperial Hotel Limited.\n\nIndo-China Steam Navigation Company.\n\nIndra Line of Steamers.\n\nInnis & Riddle.\n\nInshallah Dairy Farm and Stock Company. International Bank.\n\nInternational Bicycle Company.\n\nInternational Book and Stationery Store.\n\nInternational Cotton Manufacture Company. International Dispensary.\n\nInternational Dock.\n\nInternational Estate and Finance.\n\nInternational Export Company.\n\nInternational Saving Society.\n\nItalian-Chinese Import and Export Company.\n\nIto, G., Shanghai.\n\nItoh, C., & Co., Shanghai.\n\nIvy Dairy.\n\nJacks, William, & Co.\n\nJai Tei Chang, Shanghai.\n\nJapanese Red Cross Hospital, Mukden.\n\nJapanese Post and Telegraphs in Manchuria.\n\nJaques, A. H., & Co.\n\nJardine, Matheson, & Co.\n\nJava Consolidated Rubber and Coffee Estate.\n\nJava Sea and Fire Insurance Company.\n\nJoseph Bros.\n\nJuvet Leo, Tientsin.\n\nKailan Mining Administration,\n\nKakiage Yoko.\n\nKale, E.\n\nKalee Hotel Limited.\n\nKalgan Dairy Farm.\n\nKameya & Co., Antung.\n\nKapayang Rubber Estate Company Limited.\n\nKaratzas Bros.\n\nKashimura Company, Tientsin.\n\nKato & Co.\n\nKay, W., & Co.\n\nKaye, C. B., & Co.\n\nKelly & Walsh Limited.\n\nKemp, Thomas, & Co,\n\nKempton.\n\nKermani, R. S., Shanghai.\n\nKeylock, Pratt, and Hobbs.\n\nKeystone Tobacco Company Limited.\n\nKiangnan Dock and Engineering Works.\n\nKlemantaski, Bates, & Co.\n\nKodera, Messrs., & Co.\n\nKochien Transport and Towboat Company Limited.\n\nKong Yik Cotton Spinning and Weaving Company.\n\nKonslyn, N. N., Limited, Shanghai.\n\nKoosnetzoff, A., & Co., Shanghai. Kroewook Java Plantations Limited. Kua, Seng, Watt, & Co., Amoy. Kwong Fat Yuen.\n\nSUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 6 NOVEMBER, 1915. 11009\n\nLa Belle Jardinière (E. A. Culpeck). Lalcacca & Co.\n\nLand Investment Company Limited.\n\nLane, Crawford, & Co. Limited.\n\nLangkat Company, Shanghai.\n\nLao Sen Kee, Hankow.\n\nLaon Kung Mow Cotton Spinning and Weaving Company.\n\nLarge, F., & Co.\n\nLaurent, Marius.\n\nLavers & Clark.\n\nLaw, H. D., & Co.\n\nLe Lion.\n\nLeeds, E. S.\n\nLegation of Allied Powers, Peking.\n\nLegation Pharmacy.\n\nLekhomall Pinyamall.\n\nLester, Johnson, & Morriss.\n\nLemunyon.\n\nLever Brothers, Limited.\n\nLey, C.\n\nLeyte, F.\n\nLiao Conservancy Authority.\n\nLiddell Bros. Company.\n\nLiddell K., & Co.\n\nLih Teh Oil Mill Company Limited.\n\nLion, Lucien.\n\nLittle, William, & Co. Litvinoff & Co.\n\nLiverman, G. S., & Co. Limited.\n\nLiverpool Salvage Association.\n\nLlewellyn & Co. Limited.\n\nLloyds.\n\nLondon Mission.\n\nLondon Salvage Association.\n\nLopato, A., & Sons.\n\nLoup and Young.\n\nLouvain,\n\nLowe, F. H.\n\nLoxley, W. R., & Co.\n\nLuen Steamship Company Limited.\n\nMa Fel & Co., Shanghai. Macbeth, Pawsey, & Co. Macdonald, Ronald.\n\nMacdonald, Thomas, & Co. Macey & Co.\n\nMackay, A. H., & Co.\n\nMacKenzie & Co. Limited,\n\nMackie, A., & Co.\n\nMaclay & Co.\n\nMactavish & Lehmann.\n\nMacy, G. H., & Co.\n\nMadier.\n\nMagasin français d'Alimentation,\n\nMagasins généraux,\n\nMagill & Co.\n\nMaison Parisienne (Au Petit Louvre).\n\nMaitland & Co.\n\nMaitland & Fearon.\n\nMajor Brothers Limited.\n\nMalthoid Roofing Manufacturers.\n\nManchurian Company Limited.\n\nManini, E., Hankow.\n\nManners, John.\n\nMappin & Webb.\n\nMaritime Custom Houses. (Throughout China.)\n\nMarthoul Frères.\n\nMartin, W., & Co.\n\nMatheson, G., & Co.\n\nMavrokephalos & Co., Hankow,\n\nMcBain, G.\n\nMcMullan & Co.\n\nMeiji Trading Company, Shanghai. Menga, C., Tien-tsin.\n\nMercantile Bank.\n\nMethodist Publishing House.\n\nMeurer Frères.\n\nMiddleton & Co.\n\nMiffret, A.\n\nMing Chong Cycle Company.\n\nMinistries and Departments of the Chinese Governments.\n\nMitsubishi & Co., Shanghai.\n\nMitsubishi Goshi Kaisha, Hankow, Canton.\n\nMitsui Busan Kaisha, Hankow.\n\nMitsui & Co., Shanghai.\n\nMolchanoff Pechatnoff & Co., Hankow.\n\nMoller & Co.\n\nMonbaron, Charles.\n\nMoore, L., & Co.\n\nMoorhead & Halse.\n\nMorgan Crucible Company Limited,\n\nMoser, J. H.\n\nMoutrie, S., and Co.\n\nMoyroux, V.\n\nMunicipal Council, Shanghai,\n\nMunicipalities of British Allied and Neutral Concessions and of the International Concession at Shanghai.\n\nMurray, Noel, & Co.\n\nMustard & Co.\n\nNagai Bunko, Shanghai,\n\nNagano Yoko.\n\nNaishi Company.\n\nNakvasin, D. J., & Co., Hankow.\n\nNanri Yoko.\n\nNanyang Dispensary.\n\nNational Cash Register Company.\n\nNational Union Society of Bedford.\n\nNaylor, J., & Co.\n\nNeill, James, & Co.\n\nNemazee, H. M., & Co., Shanghai. Neotia & Co.\n\nNestle and Anglo-Swiss Milk Company. Netherlands Harbour Works Company. Neutral Legations, Peking.\n\nNew Amoy Dock Company.\n\nNew Chinese Antimony Company.\n\nNew Engineering and Shipbuilding Works Limited.\n\nNew Zealand Insurance Company.\n\nNewchang Wharf and Godown Company. Nicholas & Co.\n\nNicholas Tsu Engineering Works.\n\nNikka Yoko.\n\nNippon Menkwa Kabushiki Kaisha, Hankow,\n\nNippon Yusen Kaisha, Hankow.\n\nNisshin Kisen Kaisha, Hankow.\n\nNisshin Yabuko, Shanghai.\n\nNisshin Yoko.\n\nNoel Murray & Co. Limited.\n\nNorbury & Co.\n\nNorbury, Eric.\n\nNorbury, Natzio, & Co. Limited.\n\nNorth British Mercantile Insurance Company, North China Daily News and Herald Limited. North China Engineering Company.\n\nNorth China Insurance Company Limited. North China Printing and Publishing Company.\n\nNorth China Produce Company.\n\nNorthern Assurance Company.\n\nNozawa Gumi, Shanghai.\n\nNutter, Walter, & Co.\n\nOcean Accident and Guarantee Company. Ocean Marine Insurance Company. Ocean Steamship Company Limited.\n\nOffice of Works, His Majesty's.\n\n302",
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        "content_text": "303\n\n11010 SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 6 NOVEMBER, 1915.\n\nOkura & Co. Limited, Shanghai.\n\nOld Dock.\n\nOld Ningpo Wharf.\n\nOlivier & Co.\n\nOlivier Export and Import Company.\n\nOlsen & Co.\n\nOng Mali Chao & Co., Messrs. Amoy.\n\nOnomura & Co., Shanghai.\n\nOpium Bonded Godown.\n\nOrient Trading Company.\n\nOriental Advertising Company.\n\nOriental Dispensary.\n\nOriental Export Company.\n\nOriental Optical Company.\n\nOsaka Kobashi Shiten, Shanghai.\n\nOsaka Shosen Kaisha, Canton.\n\nOxygen and Drum Company.\n\nPabaney, E.\n\nPacific Mail Steamship Company.\n\nPaizia & Co.\n\nPalace Hotel,\n\nPalmer & Turner.\n\nPanoff, J. K., & Co.\n\nParadissis & Co.\n\nParker, J. H. P., & Co.\n\nParker, Reilly, & Co.\n\nParker & Smith.\n\nParsee Trading Company.\n\nPatel, A. C., & Co.\n\nPatell & Co.\n\nPathé Phonocine Machine.\n\nPaturel, Shanghai,\n\nPaulsen & Bayes-Davey.\n\nPearce&Garriock.\n\nPearson, S., & Son.\n\nPeiyang Tannery.\n\nPeking Daily News.\n\nPeking Dispensary.\n\nPeking Gazette.\n\nPeking Motor Company (Chinson Chao).\n\nPeking Pavilion.\n\nPeking Syndicate.\n\nPennell, E., & Co.\n\nPerniata Rubber Estate Limited.\n\nPerrin, Cooper & Co.\n\nPersian Commercial Company.\n\nPhoenix Assurance Company.\n\nPicca & Co. (Pharmacy Central).\n\nPickwick, F. H.\n\nPike, A. T. J.\n\nPilcher, H. W.\n\nP. and O. Steam Navigation Company.\n\nPootung Wharves.\n\nPopoff Frères, C. & S.\n\nPottinger & Paton.\n\nPrices China Limited.\n\nPresse Orientale, La.\n\nProbst, Hanbury, & Co.\n\nProduce Export Company Limited.\n\nProtopapos & Co.\n\nProvincial Governments and their Departments throughout China.\n\nPuthod.\n\nQueen's Hotel, Tien-tsin.\n\nRacine, Ackermann, & Co.\n\nRailton & Co.\n\nRamello, F.\n\nRamos Amusement Company.\n\nRamsay & Co. Limited.\n\nReid. Evans, & Co.\n\nReiss & Co.\n\nRembrandt Photo Company.\n\nRemington Typewriter Company.\n\nRepah Rubber and Tapico Estates. Representation Limited.\n\nfor British Manufacturers\n\nReuter Telegram Company.\n\nReynaud, Eugene, & Co.\n\nRigge, H. E.\n\nRobinson Piano Company.\n\nRodsil & Co.\n\nRondon & Co.\n\nRoneo Limited.\n\nRose, Downs, & Thompson Limited.\n\nRose, Hewett, & Co.\n\nRoss, Alex, & Co.\n\nRouse, E. H.\n\nRousseau, E.\n\nRoxburgh, R., Limited.\n\nRoyal Insurance Company.\n\nRoyal Mail Steam Packet Company.\n\nRusso-Asiatic Bank,\n\nRutherford, N. H.\n\nSaey Tai, Shanghai.\n\nSam, Joe, & Co.\n\nSamuel & Co. Limited.\n\nSanderson & Co.\n\nSaurin Tobacco Company,\n\nSassoon, D., & Co. Limited.\n\nSassoon, E. D., & Co.\n\nSauvayre, Shanghai.\n\nSchiller & Co.\n\nScotson, T.\n\nScott & Bowne Limited.\n\nScott, Harding, & Co.\n\nScottish Union & National Insurance Company,\n\nSeishin & Co., Mukden.\n\nSemagaga Rubber Company Limited.\n\nSemambu Rubber Estates Limited.\n\nSenawang Rubber Estates.\n\nSennet Frères.\n\nSennett, Frères.\n\nSeo & Co., Mukden.\n\nSeth A. Seth.\n\nShahnoon, S. E., Shanghai.\n\nShahmoon, E. E., Shanghai.\n\nShang, Tai Ye, & Co., Tien-tsin.\n\nShanghai Building Company.\n\nShanghai Dispensary.\n\nShanghai Dock and Engineering Company.\n\nShanghai Electric and Asbestos Company Limited.\n\nShanghai Electrical Construction Company.\n\nShanghai Gas Company.\n\nShanghai General Hospital.\n\nShanghai Horse Bazaar.\n\nShanghai Ice and Cold Storage Company.\n\nShanghai Klebang Rubber Estates Limited.\n\nShanghai Land Investment Company.\n\nShanghai Malay Rubber Estates Limited.\n\nShanghai Mercury Limited.\n\nShanghai Mutual Telephone Limited.\n\nShanghai Optical Company.\n\nShanghai Paper Mill.\n\nShanghai Storee Company. Limited.\n\nShanghai Tannery Company Limited.\n\nShanghai Times. Company\n\nShanghai and Sumatra Tobacco Company\n\nShanghai Tug and Lighter Company.\n\nShanghai Waterworks Company Limited.\n\nShantung Silk and Lace Company.\n\nShaw, G. L.\n\nShaw, G. L., Brothers.\n\nShawhsing, G. N., Company, Newchang,\n\nShewan, Tomes, & Co.\n\nShimri Yoko.\n\nSUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 6 NOVEMBER, 1915. 11011\n\nShun, Kee, & Co.\n\nShroff, P. B.\n\nShung, Chang, & Co., Chefoo.\n\nSing Tai, Chefoo.\n\nSinger Sewing Machine Company.\n\nSinjentong, Amoy.\n\nSinsetong, Amoy.\n\nSiu-se-Tong, Amoy.\n\nBligh, J.\n\nSlowe, C. R., & Co.\n\nSmith, L. H., & Co.\n\nSociété d'Exportation et d'Importation Coloniales, Tien-tsin,\n\nSociété forestière de Hailin et de Manchurie, La.\n\nTiram Estates Limited.\n\nToa & Co.\n\nToa Koshi, Shanghai.\n\nToa Tobacco Company, Newchwang.\n\nTom, S., Chefoo.\n\nToshado Shiten, Shanghai.\n\nTravers Smith.\n\nTruman, R. N.\n\nTsung Tsoon Sing, Amoy.\n\nTsurutani.\n\nTung, Ho, & Co., Newchang.\n\nTung, Tai, & Co.\n\nTung Tai Heng, Chefoo.\n\nTung Yu Brothers, Shanghai.\n\nTunkadoo Dock.\n\nTunkadoo Wharves.\n\nSociété franco-chinoise de Crédit.\n\nBatellerie et Cabotage en Chine.\n\nTurner, E. W.\n\nSociété franco-chinoise de\n\nSociété indo-chinoise.\n\nSoeka Warna Tea Estate.\n\nSolina, R. V.\n\nSomekh, B. A., Shanghai.\n\nSomekh, S. S., Shanghai.\n\nSouth British Insurance Company.\n\nSouth Manchurian Railway Company.\n\nSowa, Shanghai,\n\nSoychee Cotton Spinning Company.\n\nSparke, C. E.\n\nSpeyer, C.\n\nSpunt and Rosenfeld.\n\nStandard Bank of South Africa.\n\nStandard Life Assurance Company.\n\nStandard Oil Company.\n\nStearne, J. C.\n\nSubira, J. M.\n\nSullivan, J., & Co.\n\nSulzer, Rudolph, & Co.\n\nSun Insurance Office.\n\nSun Life Assurance of Canada.\n\nSuzuki & Co., Shanghai.\n\nSyndicat industriel et commercial.\n\nSze Hung Company.\n\nTabaquería Filipina.\n\nTackey, W. M., & Co.\n\nTaiping Rubber Estates.\n\nTait & Co.\n\nTakata & Co., Shanghai.\n\nTaku Tug and Lighter Company Limited.\n\nTalati Brothers.\n\nTalati & Co., Tien-tsin.\n\nTallieu, L., & Co.\n\nTalow Dispensary.\n\nTannerie franco-chinoise.\n\nTata, Sons, & Co., Shanghai.\n\nTaylor & Co.\n\nTeerathdas, N., Shanghai.\n\nTeh Kee Dispensary, Hankow,\n\nTheodore & Rawlins.\n\nThomas, Adarns, & Wood.\n\nThomas, F., & Co.\n\nThomson, G. Irwin.\n\nThoresen, O.\n\nThunder, C.\n\nThurier & Kohr, Hankow.\n\nTibbey, H. M.\n\nTien-tain Bicycle Company, Amoy.\n\nTien-tsin Dispensary.\n\nTien-tsin Gas and Electric Light Company.\n\nTien-tein Ironworks Limited.\n\nTien-tsin Native City Waterworks Limited.\n\nTien-tsin Press Limited.\n\nTieu-tein Tobacco Company.\n\nTien-tain Waterworks Company.\n\nTilley & Limby.\n\nTimes Dharwar.\n\nTwigg, P. O. B.\n\nTwyford, J., & Co.\n\nUllmann & Co.\n\nUnderwood Typewriter Company.\n\nUnion Assurance Company, Limited.\n\nUnion Commercial Company Limited,\n\nUnion Insurance Society of Canton,\n\nUnion Marine Insurance Company.\n\nUnited States Steel Products.\n\nVacuum Oil Company.\n\nVau Ess, A. & Co.\n\nVeroudart\n\nVicajee, F., & Co.\n\nViccajee, H., & Co.\n\nVickers, Limited.\n\nVilla, A. P., & Brothers.\n\nVrard & Co.\n\nWah Ming Optical Company.\n\nWalker, Livingstone.\n\nWallem & Co.\n\nWannieck Limited.\n\nWaste Silk Boiling Company.\n\nWatson, A. S., & Co. Limited.\n\nWatt, J. A. D.\n\nWatta & Co.\n\nWattie, J. A., & Co. Limited.\n\nWeeks & Co. Limited.\n\nWeihaiwei Land and Building Company.\n\nWestminster Tobacco Company.\n\nWestphal, King, & Ramsay Limited.\n\nWheelock & Co.\n\nWheen, Edward, & Sons.\n\nWhitall & Co. Limited.\n\nWhite, Brothers.\n\nWhite, David.\n\nWhiteway, Laidlaw, & Co.\n\nWhitfield & Co., Messrs.\n\nWhitlam, R. P.\n\nWhitney, J. C., & Co.\n\nWhitworth, Herbert Limited.\n\nWijk & Co.\n\nWilkinson, Heywood, & Clark.\n\nWilliams Brothers Medicine Company.\n\nWilliams, K. J.\n\nWilson & Co.\n\nWisner & Co.\n\nWissotsky & Co.\n\nWong Chuen Yung (British Manufacturers Agency), Shanghai.\n\nWong Zung Chong, Shanghai.\n\nWoo Chong.\n\nWoollen, Vosy, & Co.\n\nWorthington Pump Company Limited,\n\nWu Lien Teh, Harbin.\n\nYamamoto & Co., Tien-tsin.\n\nYang-taze Engineering Works,",
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        "content_text": "To-day.\n\nÍ vil Co, mong others lopyiok in Fatshen 142 energetic agent. These people wont hur anything to and 0. It appears that H. and C. think themselves munier to carry on than is sctually the osse,\n\n[The last paragraph is concerned with the Profit ties statement and a mail explanation of one item.]\n\n16th July 1915.\n\nThe Commergisi inion. A Co. has withdrawn their agency from us as you will see from the copy of their letter of the 6th instant.\n\nThe Society had to do this under pressure of the Government. I have come to an agreement with Tester on the basis of the following proposition which I communicated to him at once through our broker, Kolmen, whom sent to Hongkong. The .. open in the city their own offices and work business during the War under their own name. We lend them our broker, wachuen, who together with the confidential olerka of the ..U. run the businEED.\n\nTester agrees with this in principle and has written with regard to the matter to Davis whose sanction he requires to this proposal. T. known quite well that as far as the business is concerned it is not the same thing if he takes the agency away from us and hands it over to some other firm; for the business depends mainly on owl and as „roker, l.m.chuen, who is one of the best Insurance brokers, kanobuen has promised in no case to leave us, herein lies our strong position. Tester has offered him as much as ... in the above month if he would continue to work with the .. basis we have arranged that in no case must the agency go to another firm, and hope that Davis will also agree to the establaliband temporary arrangement of the 2.0. in Canton.\n\nof course, in this\n\nCorrected and formatted version:\n\nTo-day.\n\nÍvil Co, among others, lopyiok in Fatshen 142 energetic agent. These people won't hurt anything to and O. It appears that H. and C. think themselves more able to carry on than is actually the case,\n\n[The last paragraph is concerned with the Profit and Loss statement and a mail explanation of one item.]\n\n16th July 1915.\n\nThe Commercial Union A Co. has withdrawn their agency from us as you will see from the copy of their letter of the 6th instant.\n\nThe Society had to do this under pressure of the Government. I have come to an agreement with Tester on the basis of the following proposition which I communicated to him at once through our broker, Kolmen, whom I sent to Hongkong. They will open in the city their own offices and work business during the War under their own name. We lend them our broker, Wanchuen, who together with the confidential clerk of the U.S. will run the business.\n\nTester agrees with this in principle and has written with regard to the matter to Davis whose sanction he requires for this proposal. T. knows quite well that as far as the business is concerned it is not the same thing if he takes the agency away from us and hands it over to some other firm; for the business depends mainly on our connection and as broker, L.M. Chuen, who is one of the best Insurance brokers, has promised in no case to leave us, herein lies our strong position. Tester has offered him as much as ... in the above month if he would continue to work with us on the basis we have arranged that in no case must the agency go to another firm, and hope that Davis will also agree to the establishment of a temporary arrangement of the U.S. in Canton.\n\nOf course, in this\n\nChanges made:\n1. Corrected spelling errors (e.g., \"mong\" to \"among\", \"hur\" to \"hurt\", \"sctually\" to \"actually\", \"munier\" to \"more able\", \"Commergisi\" to \"Commercial\", \"roker\" to \"broker\", \"lopyiok\" to a possible OCR error but left as is due to uncertainty).\n2. Added missing words or corrected word sequences for clarity (e.g., \"Í vil Co\" to \"Ívil Co\", \"lopyiok\" left as is, \"whom sent\" to \"whom I sent\").\n3. Removed or corrected extra or missing spaces.\n4. Rejoined broken sentences or reformatted for clarity.\n5. Standardized formatting using HTML  tags for paragraphs.\n6. Indicated missing words with \"...\".\n7. Preserved original content and structure as much as possible, without rephrasing or rewriting.",
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        "content_text": "XXII. \n\nCHINA ASSOCIATION. \n\nXXIII. \n\nSTATEMENT of RECEIPTS and EXPENDITURE for the year ended the 31st December, 1914.\n\nLIST OF SUBSCRIPTIONS TOWARDS OFFICE EXPENSES\n\nACCOUNT, 1914.\n\nDR.\n\n1914.\n\n£ s. d.\n\n1914.\n\n£ s. d.\n\nTo Balance brought forward\n\n227 16 5\n\nBy Rent of Offices\n\n178 10 2\n\nEntrance Fees\n\n2 19 0\n\n,, Salaries\n\n450 0 0\n\nSubscriptions of Home Members, viz.:\n\nOn account of 1912\n\n5 5 0\n\n,, Printing Annual Report\n\n132 6 8\n\n1913\n\n8 8 0\n\n,, Cost of Removal, Repairs and Furniture..\n\n178 10 10\n\n1914\n\n303 19 0\n\n,, Cost of Typewriting, Typewriter and Cyclostyle Material ...\n\n99 6 4\n\n314 9 0\n\n,, Newspapers and Books\n\n20 8 1\n\n1015 1 1 0\n\n,, Postages and Stationery...\n\n19 8 2\n\n,, Printing and Binding &c.\n\n20 11 0\n\n,, Subscriptions towards Office Expenses\n\n22 0 0\n\nInterest on Deposit in Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, for year 1914\n\n12 5 0\n\nInterest on 20 Bonds Japanese Loan 1907, at 5 per cent., less Tax\n\n53 10 0\n\nReceived from Members as Subscriptions for purchase of Tobacco for Troops and to \"Newspapers for the Fleet Fund\"\n\n205 0 0\n\nExpenses in connection with new Lease\n\n6 0 0\n\nPress Cuttings and Albums\n\n4 1 9\n\nFreight and Insurance\n\n17 7 10 0\n\n,, Corporation Duty\n\n5 8 0\n\n93 19 2\n\nElectric Light and Telephone\n\n9 19 11\n\nHousekeeper\n\n11 11 9\n\nThe Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation\n\n40 0 0\n\nThe P. & O. Steam Navigation Co.\n\n40 0 0\n\nThe Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China\n\n30 0 0\n\nMessrs. Jardine, Matheson and Co., Ltd.\n\n90 0 0\n\nMessrs. John D. Hutchison and Sons, Ltd.\n\n30 0 0\n\nThe China Navigation Co., Ltd....\n\n30 0 0\n\nThe Taikoo Sugar Refining Co., Ltd.\n\n90 0 0\n\nThe Ocean Steamship Co., Ltd.\n\n20 0 0\n\nMessrs. Beiss Bros. and Co.\n\n20 0 0\n\nUnion Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd.\n\n20 0 0\n\nMessrs. David Sassoon and Co., Ltd.\n\n15 15 0\n\nNorth China Insurance Co., Ltd.\n\n15 15 0\n\nCanton Insurance Office, Ltd.\n\n15 0 0\n\nMessrs. E. D. Sassoon and Co.\n\n...\n\nChina and Japan Trading Co., Ltd.\n\n...\n\nMessrs. Probat, Hanbury and Co.\n\n...\n\nYangtze Insurance Association, Ltd.\n\n...\n\nMessrs. Richardson...\n\n...\n\nSundries\n\n9 7 1\n\n144 0 0\n\nPurchase of Tobacco for Troops and Subscription to Fund for Newspapers for the Fleet\n\n200 17 6\n\nAdvances to Members of Shanghai Volunteer Contingent, recoverable\n\n27 0 0\n\nCash in hand\n\n2 0 6\n\n£1,398 6 8\n\n£1,383 6 8\n\nASSETS.\n\nE.&O.E.\n\n1915. Jan. 1st.\n\nTo Balance brought down\n\n£ s. d.\n\n57 11 10\n\n20 Bonds Japanese Loan 1907, £2,000, costing\n\n1,979 9 11\n\nR. CHATTERTON WILCOX,\n\nHon. Treasurer.\n\nAmount on Deposit with Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation\n\n200 0 0\n\nAudited and found correct,\n\nF. SALINGER.\n\nLondon, 15th May, 1915.\n\nMessrs. Beith, Stevenson and Co.\n\n10 0 0\n\nMessrs. G. and R. Dewhurst, Ltd.\n\n10 0 0\n\nMessrs. Stewart, Thomson and Co.\n\n10 0 0\n\nMessrs. Geo. Woolley and Co.\n\n10 0 0\n\nMessrs. Geo. Fraser, Son and Co.\n\n10 0 0\n\nMessrs. Geo. Robinson and Co.\n\n5 5 0\n\nMessrs. John Ingdale and Bros....\n\n5 5 0\n\nA. T. Manger, Esq.\n\n5 0 0\n\nMessrs. Macgregor, Caldbeck and Co.\n\n5 0 0\n\nShanghai Waterworks Co., Ltd.\n\n...\n\nMessrs. W. M. Sirmohan and Co, Ltd.\n\n3 5 0\n\nMessrs. Thorne and Co.\n\n5 5 0\n\nMessrs. Chesnutt, Cooper & Co,\n\n5 8 0\n\nMessrs. Collins and Co.\n\n5 6 0\n\nMessrs. Cornes & Co.\n\n5 5 0\n\nMessrs. Gilman and Co.\n\n5 5 0\n\nMessrs. Dodwell and Co., Ltd.\n\n5 0 0\n\nMessrs. Dent Bros. and Co.\n\n5 0 0\n\nChina Mutual Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.\n\n500\n\nEaston Extension Australia and China Tel. Co.\n\n...\n\n...\n\n171 5 0",
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        "content_text": "44\n\n45\n\nconditions this non-acceptance of code messages is a great hindrance to the revival of trade.\n\nIt would appear that if code addresses were first registered by local firms at the Consulate-General and transmitted by you to the Government, and then all telegrams to be despatched viséed by your Office this course could not prejudice Imperial interests. If considered necessary firms might be bound under a substantial security or even a cash guarantee.\n\nMy committee feel assured that with these safeguards code telegraphy might be again allowed, and in asking your good offices in representing this matter to His Majesty's Minister they feel that its importance is such as to warrant their approaching you once more.\n\nSir E. D. H. Fraser, K.C.M.G.,\n\nI have, &c, (Signed) H. A. J. MACRAY,\n\nH.M. Consul-General, Shanghai.\n\nVice-Chairman.\n\nSIR,\n\nSir E. D. H. Fraser to China Association, Shanghai.\n\nH.B.M. Consulate-General,\n\nShanghai, October 31st, 1914,\n\nWith reference to your letter of the 29th October on the subject of the non-acceptance of code messages, I am in receipt, this morning, of a telegram from the Foreign Office to the effect that the prohibition against the use of codes will be relaxed for the following codes:—\n\nA.B.C. 5th Edition;\n\nScotts Vickers, 10th edition; Western Union Code; Lieber's Code;\n\nThis relaxation will take effect from November 1st. In all cases the code used must be indicated.\n\nIt should be noted that messages in private codes or in any other codes than those mentioned above will be stopped.\n\nDEAR SIR,\n\nChina Association, Shanghai, to General Committee.\n\nChina Association,\n\nShanghai, 16th November, 1914.\n\nFrom the copies of letter enclosed and those forwarded last week you will see that this Branch, in conjunction with Tientsin, has been trying to obtain some relaxation of the restrictions imposed by Government with regard to code telegraphy.\n\nAs pointed out in the correspondence, with certain safeguards, there would appear no reason why British commercial communities should be debarred from using private code telegrams, and my Committee cannot see that Imperial interests would be prejudiced in any way.\n\nIt is hoped that the London Committee will take the question up with the Foreign Office, as its importance is such as to warrant all efforts being made to bring about the desired end.\n\nI am, &c.,\n\nH. C. Wilcox, Esq.,\n\nL. E. CANNING,\n\nSecretary, China Association, London.\n\nSecretary.\n\nI am, &c.,\n\nH. A. J. Macray, Esq., Vice-Chairman,\n\nChina Association, Shanghai,\n\n(Signed) E. D. H. FRASER,\n\nConsul-General,\n\nSIR,\n\nChina Association, Shanghai, to H.B.M. Acting Consul-General.\n\nChina Association, Shanghai, 10th November, 1914.\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge receipt of Sir Everard Fraser's letter of the 31st October, on the subject of code telegrams, and my Committee, while greatly appreciating the relaxation shown with regard to the four codes mentioned therein, beg to point out that they are still of opinion that with the suggested safeguards mentioned in the Association's former letter there would be no question of prejudicing Imperial interests.\n\nPerhaps it might be pointed out that this Port is the main distributing centre of the Trade of China, which also has its full bearing on Shipping and Insurance Companies, and it consequently may not be considered out of place to emphasise that the codes now allowed are mostly unsuited for the various interests involved, and it\n\n455",
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        "content_text": "# TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE \n## THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES.\n\nHongkong, 9th March, 1916.\n\nSIR,\n\n1. In forwarding to you a Petition from the British Residents in this Colony for greater Unofficial representation on the Executive and Legislative Councils, I would ask leave to make some observations in this covering letter, by way partly of explanation and partly of argument.\n\n2. In the first place I would point out that this Petition has been signed by 556 persons, (of whom about one dozen are Portuguese and British Indians, who, as hereafter stated in paragraph 6, were not intended to sign) whereas the 1894 Petition for greater representation, which is hereafter referred to, though open for signature by persons of every nationality, was signed by 363 only, of whom 284 were British, 10 Anglo-Chinese, 3 Americans, 4 Portuguese, and 47 British Indians.\n\n3. In the second place I would beg leave to mention that the first 28 signatures are those of representatives of important shipping, commercial, and financial institutions doing business in this Colony, as the following particulars will show :-\n\n(1). MR. ROBERT SHEWAN,\nHead of the firm of Shewan Tomes & Company who manage the following concerns in this Colony :-\n| Concern | Capital |\n| --- | --- |\n| The Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Company | $600,000 |\n| The Green Island Cement Company | $4,000,000 |\n| The Hongkong Tramway Company | £81,250 |\n| The China Light & Power Company | $300,000 |\n| The China Provident Loan & Mortgage Company | $2,000,000 |\n\nAnd are also Agents for several important Insurance Companies.\n\n(2). MR. W. L. PATTENDEN.\n| Position/Company | Details |\n| --- | --- |\n| Representative of Gilman & Company | Agents for Lloyd's and other Insurance Institutions and for the National Provincial Bank of England and The London and Westminster Bank |\n| Chairman of the Court of Directors of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank | Capital $15,000,000, with large Reserve Funds |\n| Director of the Union Insurance Society of Canton | Authorized capital $4,000,000, paid up $1,600,000, with large Reserve Funds |\n| Director of the China Trader's Insurance Company | Authorized capital $2,000,000, paid up $600,000 with large Reserve Funds |\n| Director of the China Fire Insurance Company | Authorized capital $2,000,000, paid up $400,000, with large Reserve Funds |\n| Director of the Humphreys Estate & Finance Company | Capital $1,500,000 |",
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        "content_text": "# 221 \n\n## 2 \n\n### J \n\n13. **MR. P. H. HOLYOAK.** \n\n(i) Recently elected by the Chamber of Commerce to fill the vacancy in the Legislative Council occasioned by the death of Mr. Hewett. \n(ii) Partner in the firm of Reiss & Company (Reiss Brothers Manchester and London). \n(iii) Director of the said Hongkong & Shanghai Bank. \n(iv) Chairman of Board of Directors of the said Union Insurance Society of Canton. \n(v) Chairman of the Board of Directors of the said China Trader's Insurance Company. \n(vi) Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Company; capital $1,200,000. \n\n4. **MR. A. PLUMMER.** \n\n(i) Representative of Bradley & Company, merchants. \n(ii) Director of the said Hongkong & Shanghai Bank. \n(iii) Director of the said Union Insurance Society of Canton. \n(iv) Director of the said China Traders Insurance Company. \n\n5. **MR. C. MONTAGUE EDE.** \n\nGeneral Manager of the said Union Insurance Society of Canton and of the said China Traders Insurance Company. \n\n6. **MR. E. V. D. Parr.** \n\nActing Superintendent of the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company. \n\n7. **MR. STANLEY H. DODWELL.** \n\n(i) Representative of Dodwell & Co., Ltd, which Company are General Managers in this Colony of the Union Waterboat Company, capital $500,000, and Agents in this Colony for (amongst others): \n    (1) The Mogul Line of Steamers, \n    (2) The Warrack Line of Steamers, \n    (3) The Dodwell Line of Steamers (for New York), \n    (4) The Barber Line of Steamers, \n    (5) The Natal Line of Steamers, \n    (6) The Standard Life Assurance Company, \n    (7) The Thames & Mersey Marine Insurance Company, \n    (8) The Sperry Flour Company, \n    (9) The Kailan Mining Administration. \n(ii) Vice Chairman of the Court of Directors of the Hongkong & Shanghai Bank. \n(iii) Director of the said Union Insurance Society of Canton. \n(iv) Director of the said China Traders Insurance Company. \n(v) Chairman of the Hongkong & Whampoa Dock Company, capital $3,000,000. \n(vi) Director of the said China Provident Loan & Mortgage Co. \n(vii) Director of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co, capital $3,000,000. \n\n8. **MR. C. PEMBERTON.** \n\nSecretary of the said China Fire Insurance Company. \n\n9. **MR. ALEC S. D. COUSLAND.** \n\nRepresentative of Alex. Ross & Co. Import & Export Merchants, also established at Shanghai & Liverpool, who are Agents for Sir Elkanah Armitage & Sons, Ltd., Manchester and the United Turkey Red Co., Ltd., Glasgow. \n\n10. **MR. W. H. Bell.** \n\nManager of the Asiatic Petroleum Company. \n\n11. **MR. R. D. HARVEY.** \n\nManager of the British American Tobacco Co. \n\n12. **MR. D. W. CRADDOCK.** \n\n(i) Agent of the Canadian Pacific Co. \n(ii) Director of the Canton Insurance Office; authorized capital $2,500,000, paid up $500,000, with large Reserve Funds. \n(iii) Director of the said Hongkong & Whampoa Dock Co. \n(iv) Director of the said Green Island Cement Company. \n(v) Director of the said Hongkong Rope Company. \n\n13. **MR. H. P. WHITE.** \n\n(i) Head of Douglas Lapraik & Co., the Managers of the Douglas Steamship Company, capital $1,000,000. \n(ii) Director of the said Canton Insurance Office. \n(iii) Director of the Hongkong Fire Insurance Company; authorized capital $2,000,000, paid up $400,000, with large Reserve Funds. \n(iv) Director of the China Sugar Refining Company, capital $2,000,000. \n(v) Director of the Luzon Sugar Refining Company, capital $700,000. \n(vi) Director of the said Hongkong & Whampoa Dock Co. \n(vii) Director of the said China Light & Power Company. \n(viii) Director of the said China Provident Loan & Mortgage Company. \n(ix) Director of the said Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Co. \n\n14. **MR. W. E. CLARKE.** \n\nSecretary of the said Hongkong Canton & Macao Steamboat Company. \n\n15. **MR. R. M. DYER.** \n\nManager of the said Hongkong & Whampoa Dock Company. \n\n16. **MR. S. G. NEWALL.** \n\nManager of the South British Insurance Co.; subscribed capital £1,000,000, paid-up £300,000.",
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        "content_text": "## \n17. MR. W. A. DOWLEY, \nGeneral Manager of the Vacuum Oil Co.\n\n18. MR. T. E. PEARCE, \nof Messrs. J. D. Hutchison & Co., Merchants and Commission Agents—also established at Shanghai.\n\n19. MR. C. S. GUBBAY, \n(i) Representative of the firm of E. D. Sassoon & Co., Merchants.\n(ii) Director of the said Hongkong and Shanghai Bank.\n(iii) Director of the said Hongkong Fire Insurance Co.\n(iv) Director of the said Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co.\n(v) Director of the Hongkong Land Investment and Agency Company, capital $5,000,000.\n(vi) Director of the West Point Building Co., Ltd., capital $625,000.\n\n20. MR. N. S. MARSHALL, \nThe British representative of the International Banking Corporation (American), with a capital of $3,250,000 Gold, and a yet larger Reserve Fund.\n\n21. MR. C. CHAMPKIN, \nActing manager of the Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd., with a paid-up capital of £562,500 and large Reserve Funds.\n\n22. MR. W. DICKSON, \nManager of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, with a paid-up capital of £1,200,000 and large Reserve Funds.\n\n23. MR. HENRY HUMPHREYS, \nHead of Messrs. J. D. Humphreys and Son, who are General Managers of (i) The Peak Tramways Co., capital $750,000.\n(ii) The said Humphreys Estate and Finance Co.\n(iii) A. S. Watson & Co., capital $900,000.\n\n24. MR. P. TESTER, \nManager of the Commercial Union Assurance Co.\n\n25. MR. W. M. HUMPHREYS, \nHead of W. G. Humphreys & Co. Merchants.\n\n26. MR. S. J. CHINCHEN, \nAgent of the North China Insurance Co.; authorized capital £150,000, paid-up £50,000, and large Reserve Funds.\n\n27. MR. M. P. BEATTIE, \nHead of Messrs. W. R. Loxley & Co. Merchants and Commission Agents.\n\n28. MR. A. G. COPPIN, \nManager of the Nestle and Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co.\n\nTo sum up, the above signatories are connected with the following Companies and Corporations, all of which except Numbers 1, 2, 3, 5, 11, 23, 25, 26, 28, 29, and 32, have their Head Office in Hongkong:\n\n1. Asiatic Petroleum Company.\n2. British American Tobacco Company.\n3. Canadian Pacific Company.\n4. Canton Insurance Office, capital $2,500,000; paid-up $500,000, with large Reserve Funds.\n5. Chartered Bank of India Australia & China; paid-up capital £1,200,000, with large Reserve Funds.\n6. China Fire Insurance Company, capital $2,000,000, paid-up $400,000, with large Reserve Funds.\n7. China Light & Power Company, capital $300,000.\n8. China Provident Loan & Mortgage Company, capital $2,000,000.\n9. China Sugar Refining Company, capital $2,000,000.\n10. China Traders Insurance Company, capital $2,000,000, paid-up $600,000.\n11. Commercial Union Insurance Company.\n12. Douglas Steamship Company, capital $1,000,000.\n13. Green Island Cement Company, capital $4,000,000.\n14. Hongkong & Shanghai Bank, capital $15,000,000, with large reserve funds.\n15. Hongkong Canton & Macao Steamboat Company, capital $1,300,000.\n16. Hongkong Fire Insurance Company, capital $2,000,000, paid-up $400,000, with large Reserve Funds.\n17. Hongkong & Whampoa Dock Company, capital $3,000,000.\n18. Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Company, capital $3,000,000.\n19. Hongkong Land Investment & Agency Company, capital $5,000,000.\n20. Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Company, capital $600,000.\n21. Hongkong Tramway Company, capital £81,250.\n22. Humphreys Estate & Finance Company, capital $1,500,000.\n23. International Banking Corporation, an American Concern with paid-up capital of $3,250,000 Gold and a yet larger Reserve Fund.\n24. Luzon Sugar Refining Company, capital $700,000.\n25. Nestle & Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company.\n26. North China Insurance Company, authorized capital £150,000, paid-up £50,000, with large Reserve Funds.\n27. Peak Tramways Company, capital $750,000.\n28. Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company.\n29. South British Insurance Company, subscribed capital £1,000,000, paid-up $300,000.\n30. Union Insurance Society of Canton, capital $3,100,000, paid-up $1,240,000 with large Reserve Funds.\n31. Union Waterboat Company, capital $500,000.\n32. Vacuum Oil Company. An important American concern.\n33. A. S. Watson & Co., Ld., capital $900,000.\n34. West Point Building Company, capital $625,000.",
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        "content_text": "## of her own dignity. She is not content any longer to be the child in the nurse's arms. Indians are showing themselves as men in Europe, and they want to be given the freedom of men in India.'' \n\nThere is a Canada Building in Bombay. Canadian insurance and other companies are doing increasing business in India. There are many Canadians in the civil, military, and other services in India. The Presbyterian, Baptist, and Anglican churches have missions in that country. \n\nThey spend hundreds of thousands of dollars. They own land, school and college buildings, hospitals, and printing establishments, etc., and they are one and all treated with respect and toleration. But in Canada, it is otherwise. Ministerial Associations, Boards of Trade, Women's Councils, even City Councils (who, by the way, are kept up by the Sikhs' taxes as well as those of the other citizens), not to speak of political and other organizations too numerous to mention, have passed anti-Hindu resolutions. In the beginning of 1908, the B.C. Legislature passed the Natal Act to exclude the Sikhs, but it was vetoed by the Dominion. \n\nWhen anti-Hindu agitation was first set going, a correspondent of the London Times, after observation on the spot, wrote from Vancouver to that paper on 26th Oct., 1907, \"These people, the Hindus, are being treated with an injustice which is simply shocking. It would appear that a mot d'ordre has been passed that every possible means should be adopted to keep them out, and in consequence, the immigration officials have been excluding them on the flimsiest excuses. The result has been that the steamship companies refuse to carry any more Hindu emigrants to British Columbia, and that the anti-Asiatic element here believes that, so far as the Hindus are concerned, the battle has been won and the problem solved.\" That was over seven years ago, and the problem is still as far from solution as ever. \n\nSome friends put forward the argument that Hindus will not assimilate. But what is the case with Jews, Italians, Bulgarians, Ruthenians, Doukhobors, and others? Do they assimilate with Canadians readily? Surely, assimilation does not mean dull uniformity. Differentiation and variety underlying unity is the law of nature. The mixture of races going on under the present condition is debasing and criminal; and the admission of the Sikh's wife and children would have very largely prevented it. \n\nCol. Falkland Warren, C.M.G., who had experience of the Sikhs in India and who lived in British Columbia when they first came, spoke of them as being personally clean, but baselessly slandered. They bathe with religious sacredness. Coming from the north of India and from warlike races, the Sikhs are splendid-looking, muscular, tall, and broad-shouldered men. \n\nIn intelligence, they compare well with other immigrants. Further on, he says: \"When I hear the Sikhs who are here now in Vancouver and who have been indiscriminately vilified, I naturally ask who is maliciously at the bottom of this agitation. They have served in regiments bearing on their colors the names of battles as testimony of their loyalty in the darkest days of the mutiny, while the historic names of the great soldiers who commanded them, the King and members of the Royal family as their colonels—when I say that I hear them speak of the treatment they have received here, the vile abuse of them, the falsehoods as to their character, I can say nothing, but hang my head in shame. It is a great public scandal.\" \n\nAllusion may be made here also to the inhuman utterance which a leading city father was reported to have blustered forth—that he would rather see a Hindu immigrant die of hunger and cold before his very eyes than succor him, a statement of which any living being having any pretension to humanity ought to be ashamed. But that is nothing compared to the action of a Vancouver Mayor who, some years ago, arbitrarily detained very nearly 200 East Indian immigrants on board S.S. Empress of Japan for two days. At a mob meeting held in Vancouver in connection with Hindus, abuse was hurled at them, and Col. Warren, the gallant officer above referred to, was howled down and not allowed to speak. But who is at the bottom of all this shamefully conducted and deplorable agitation against the Sikhs, and where will it end? \n\nFrom the above short summary of the Sikh case, we beg to point out the following conclusions: \n\n1. That the Sikhs are desirable immigrants to Canada chiefly as farmers. Canada has untold acres to be tilled. The Sikhs, being expert farmers, supply that need. They are of the same Aryan stock as the Canadians and, being British subjects, are used to British laws and institutions. They do the roughest work, such as stumping and clearing land, and thus do not come into competition with white labor. They have not been able to settle on land as its price is prohibitive, and when we consider the cost of clearing it, it seems we are very far off. What Canada and B.C. especially need is more producers. Having no government of their own, the Sikhs have been used as a football by politicians, who, in their unscrupulous ambition for power, have, as the above cases show, abused the Sikhs in various ways. They dare not do that sort of thing with Chinese, Japanese, and others. But surely the parochial interests of these worthy friends are not going to override the worldwide Imperial importance of this question. Considering this question from national, international, and humanitarian points of view, it needs a thorough investigation.\n\n2. The law has not been lived up to, as to its letter as well as in regard to the spirit of justice associated with the British name. All the Sikhs who are now in Canada came by a direct, continuous journey. How they came and why they came has been explained above. It is no use going on multiplying their grievances by roughhouse methods. The thing is they are here, and being here, they ask for a 'square deal.' Various orders-in-council have been passed from time to time and at the spur of the moment, but on their being tested in the courts, they do not stand the light of day. The Sikhs do not know where they stand. The Canadian Government has arrangements with China and Japan under which their nationals enter this country. Even the present unskilled labor order is specially aimed at the Sikhs, for no European immigrants are going to B.C. by way of Vancouver. We believe the influence of the Sikhs in Canada will be for the good of the Dominion. They will form additional bonds of union between India and Canada and thus help in Imperial co-operation and unity. \n\n3. That the treatment of the Sikhs in Canada has worked injury to Imperial interests; not only as to the attitude of thirty-five hundred British subjects in Canada but in its influence on India. Is not the Sikh in British Columbia as good as his brother fighting in the trenches in Europe? And how could Canada refuse entrance to a Sikh soldier who had won the Victoria Cross at the hands of His Majesty King George VI? Taken even from a military point of view, the Sikhs are a good asset for defense in this country. This factor is well recognized by the proper authorities. \n\n4. That a course of action is open by which these harmful effects can be counteracted, constructive Imperialism evolved out of a sordid chapter, the real meaning and effects of which the Canadians are ignorant. This can come about only by the broad-minded on both sides coming together and first fully investigating the case and then arriving at a just solution. As things are, they have already gone far enough. \n\nFortunately, the war has helped Britain to \"find\" India. Before the conflict began, she was treated as a dependant, but India, by her blood-sacrifice, has proved her partnership and equality of citizenship in the Imperial concern. We hope this sacrifice will not be in vain, and that \"Little India\" in Canada will be properly treated. The brothers of the Sikhs in Canada are not only fighting shoulder to shoulder with the Canadians but are linked together under the same commander in France. Men do not pass through these experiences without being affected by them. The Indians and Canadians, sharing the same privations, undergoing the same sacrifices, will not come out as they went in. Surely, after this GREAT CHANGE, petty racial prejudice and ignorance will give way, and the Empire tragedy of last summer will not happen again. In this connection, let me quote from a letter which appeared recently in the Toronto Globe: \n\n\"If disaffection is spread in India through the impressions that Hindus have carried from Canada, surely it is time the Canadian people examined the facts closely and impartially; not so much in the interests of the Sikhs, whose valor all over the world is proving that they are well able to take care of themselves; but because Canada's reputation in the Empire is at hazard, and her fame in the world in danger, so long as fair play is made to wait upon the presumed interests of politicians who have never studied the real place of India in the Empire, or her relations to the future of such a cosmopolitan country as Canada. \n\n\"Our men and yours are fighting in the same trenches for the same cause. If our men were fighting for the defense of Canada against the Germans in France before your own sons could reach the fighting line, the only notice we want taken of that is that it is at least a sign of our devotion to the great ideals for which the Empire fights, and which we, like you, want to translate into our future co-operative relationships. \n\n\"We are also men; we also are British subjects. But it would be idle to pretend that a bright future under that name is irrevocably assured so long as a stigma is put upon us in Canada, such as is not put upon the Japanese, or the Chinese, or even upon the negro. Canada, in claiming, through her Prime Minister and High Commissioner, that after the war, she shall not only share in determining the peace but shall also take part in all Imperial policies, herself raises in the most direct form the question of our relationship to the Canadian people. That is a challenge to men like me to throw what ideas and information they may have into the com-\n\n14 \n## \n623",
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        "content_text": "# SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 24 DECEMBER, 1915.\n## 12814\n\nArthur & Co. Limited.\nArts & Crafts Limited.\nAshton & Co. Limited (Enticknap, P.).\nAsiatic Petroleum Company.\nAster House Hotel Company, Shanghai, Tien-tsin.\nAt Chi, Shanghai.\nAtkinson & Dallas Limited.\nAu Petit Louvre (Maison Parisienne).\nAudinet, Lacroix, & Co.\nAudinet, Lacroix, Pasquier, et Cie.\nAustralian Dairy Farm.\nAustralian Produce Company.\nAyer Tawah Company Limited, Shanghai.\nAzadian.\n\nBabcock & Wilcox Limited.\nBailey, H. G. C.\nBakels & Co.\nBaldwin, C. C.\nBan Lam Drug Stores, Amoy.\nBanham, F. C.\nBanker & Co.\nBanque belge pour l'Etranger.\nBanque de l'Indo-Chine.\nBanque industrielle de Chine,\nBansuiken, Shanghai.\nBarkley Company.\nBarlow & Co.\nBarrett, E. G.\nBarry & Co., B. M.\nBathgate & Co.\nBatu Anam Rubber Company.\nBeck, I.\nBeck, M. G.\nBelgian Brick Factory, Tien-tsin.\nBelgian Trading Company,\nBell, D. W.\nBell, H. F. L.\nBen & Co.\nBen Albert & Co.\nBenjamin & Potts.\nBeque, Henri.\nBergman, Edward.\nBielfield, Alex., & Co.\nBissett, J. P., & Co.\nBlack, J. F.\nBlake, F. A., & Sons.\nBlanche, Charles.\nBo Won, Canton.\nBona, F.\nBouchard.\nBourgery, C.\nBow On Drug Company, Canton.\nBowern & Co. (Bowern & Hay).\nBoyd & Co.\nBoyer, Mazet & Co.\nBoyes, Bassett, & Co.\nBradford Dyers' Association.\nBradley & Co. Limited.\nBrand Brothers & Co.\nBrand, H. B., & Co.\nBrandt, A. L.\nBrandt & Co.\nBrandt & Rodgers.\nBrangwyn & Hobson, Drs.\nBrent, A. D.\nBrewer & Co. Limited,\nBridges, H.\nBritish-American Tobacco Company, Limited.\nBritish and Chinese Corporation.\nBritish Cigarette Company Limited.\nBritish Dominions General Insurance Company.\nBritish and Foreign Bible Society.\nBritish Insulated and Helsby Company Limited.\nBritish Manufacturers' Agency (Wong Chuen Yung),\nBrockett & Co.\nBrockett, E., & Co.\nBrook, E., & Co.\nBrossay, René.\nBrunner, Mond, & Co. Limited.\nBrush Electrical Engineering Company.\nBryant & Ryde.\nBalin & Co., Hankow,\nBurin, Yoko.\nBurkhardt, L. R.\nBurkill, A. R., & Sons.\nBurroughs, Wellcome, & Co.\nBurtenshaw & Co.\nButler, A.\nButterfield & Swire.\n\nCabeldu, A., & Co.\nCaissial,\nCaldbeck, MacGregor.\nCalder, Marshall, & Co.\nCalico Printers' Association.\nCamera Craft Company.\nCampbell, Alex., & Co.\nCanadian Commissioner.\nCanadian Methodist Mission Press.\nCanadian Pacific Railway Company.\nCanton Insurance Company.\n\nCarr, Ramsey, T., & Co.\nCastellano,\nCathay Trust.\nCatoire Veuve, A., et Fils.\nCattaneo (Catanneo), Peking.\nCattaneo, P., & Co., Peking.\nCawasjee Pallanjee, Shanghai.\nCement Tile Works Limited.\nCentral Agency Limited.\nCentral China Dispensary.\nCentral China Import Company.\nCentral China Post.\n\nCentral China Printing Company, Hankow.\nCentral Garage Limited.\nCentral Stores Limited.\nCentral Trading Company.\nCercle sportif français.\nChang Dah Yuen.\nChang, T. S.\nChapeaux.\nCharrey,\nCharrey et Conversy.\nChartered Bank of India, Australia, and China.\nChauvin, Mme.\nChefoo Hairnet Company.\nChefoo Hairnet Manufactory.\nChemor United Rubber Company Limited.\nChempedak Rubber & Gambier Estate Company.\nCheng Rubber Estate.\nChie Parisien.\nChin Ho Hsiang.\nChina Agents Company.\nChina American Lumber Company.\nChina American Trading Company.\nChina Commercial Steam Navigation Company.\nChina Engineering Company.\nChina Fire Insurance Company.\nChina Flour Mill Company Limited.\nChina Import & Export Lumber Company Limited.\nChina Inland Mission.\nChina & Japan Trading Company.\nChina Land & Building Company Limited.\nChina Land & Finance Company Limited.\n\n## 12815\n\nChina Merchants Ponges Association.\nChina Merchants Steam Navigation Company.\nChina Mutual Life Insurance Company Limited.\nChina Mutual Steam Navigation Company.\nChina National Life Assurance.\nChina Navigation Company.\nChina Silk Agency Company Limited,\nChina Strawbraid Export Company.\nChina Sugar Refining Company.\nChina Times Limited.\nChina Traders Insurance Company.\nChina Trading Company.\nChinese American Company.\nChinese Electric Light & Power Company, Peking.\nChinese & Foreign Dispensary, Amoy.\nChinese Optical Company.\nChinese Railways (all).\nChing Cheng Yung, Tien-tsin.\nChing Chong & Co., Shanghai.\nChing Chong Hung & Co., Chefoo.\nChing Fong, Shanghai.\nChing Ho Hsiang, Peking.\nChing Siu Tong, Foochow.\nChing Tai & Co., Mukden.\nChitsin Chao (Peking Motor Company, Peking).\nChristiakoff, J.\nChuan Chang, Shanghai.\nChuan Kes & Co., Amoy.\nChujudo & Co., Newchang.\nChuma & Co., Newchang,\nChun Shing, Shanghai.\nChua Sing, Shanghai.\nChung Fah & Co., Chefoo.\nChung Hang Company Dispensary, Canton.\nChung Hwa Book Company, Shanghai.\nChung Mei Drug Company, Canton.\nChung On & Co., Canton.\nChung Tung Lithographic Works.\nChurch Missionary Mission.\nCoghlan, H. H.\nCohen, Andre.\nCollins & Co.\nComfort.\nCommercial Press Limited.\nCommercial Union Assurance Company.\nCompagnie d'Eclairage et de Tramways of Tien-tsin.\nCompagnie française des Tramways de l'Eclairage électrique et des Eaux de Shanghai.\nCompagnie générale de Chemin de Fer et de Tramways en Chine.\nCompagnie des Messageries maritimes.\nComptoir commercial anversois.\nConnell Brothers.\nConsolidated Rubber Estates Limited.\nCook & Anderson.\nCook, Thomas & Sons.\nCornabe, Eckford, & Co.\nCorsane, Auderson, & Co. (Hankow Tea Works).\nCosmopolitan Dock.\nCossanteli & Co.\nCox, W. Wakeford.\nCozzi, E., Hankow.\nCrédit foncier d'Extrême-Orient.\nCrofts & Co., George.\nCros, Paul.\nCrossfield & Sons Limited.\nCrystal Limited.\nCulpeck, E. A.\nCurtis Brothers.\nCurtis Sons & Co.\n\nDah Daw, Hankow.\nDah Lung & Co., Shanghai.\nDah Sung & Co., Shanghai.\nDah Sung Cotton Mill, Shanghai.\nDai Nippon Brewery Company.\nDaishin & Co., Shanghai.\nDallas Livery Stable Company.\nDanese, E., Hankow.\nD'Arc, G. L.\nDastoor, F. R., & Co.\nDavid & Co.\nDavid, S. J., & Co.\nDavies & Brooke.\nDavis, R. S., & Co.\nDavis, W. Arthur.\nDavis, W. Trenchard.\nDeacon & Co.\nDeane, T. P.\nDebenham & Co.\nDenham & Rose.\nDenniston & Sullivan.\nDent, A., & Co.\nDeut, Herbert.\nDea Remedios, A. G., Shanghai.\nDieden & Co.\nDixon, H. C., & Co.\nDodwell & Co. Limited.\nDollar Robert Company.\nDombey & Son.\nDominion Express Company.\nDong Sing Wo & Co., Shanghai.\nDonnelly & Whyte.\nDowdall, W. M.\nDowler, Forbes & Co.\nDrakeford & Co.\nDreyfus, Edmond, & Bros.\nDuncan & Co.\nDunlop Rubber Company.\nDunn, Walter.\nDunne, T. E.\nDuplessis.\nDutch Colonial Trading Company.\nDutton, W., & Co.\nDyce & Co.\nDzing Nye Hsing, Hankow.\n\nEagle & Globe Steel Company.\nEast Asiatic Company.\nEastern & Australian Steamship Company.\nEastern Extension Telegraph Company.\nEastern Trading Company.\nEcho de Tien-tsin.\nEdgar Brothers & Co.\nEkman Foreign Agencies.\nEmens, W. S., & Co., Ltd.\nEn Ching Low (Nun Cheng Lo), Tien-tsin.\nEnergie électrique.\nEnterprise Tobacco Company Limited.\nEnticknap, P. (Ashton & Co. Limited).\nEquitable Life Assurance Society.\nErasmic Company.\nEtablissements de Tongkou.\nEtablissements Fei Yen, Ateliers de Constructions Mécaniques.\nEvans, A. M. A.\nEvans, Edward, & Sons Limited.\nEvans, Pugh, & Co.\nEveleigh & Co.\nEwo Cotton Spinning & Weaving Company.\nEwo Yuen Press Packing Company.\nExcess Insurance Company Limited.\nEzra, E. I., Shanghai.\nEzra, Edward, & Co., Shanghai.\nEzra & Co., Fred, Shanghai.\nEzra, N. E. B., & Co.\nEzra, Y., & Co.",
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        "content_text": "# 12818 SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 24 DECEMBER, 1915.\n\nManners, John.\nMappin & Webb. \nMaritime China.) \nCustom Houses. \n(Throughout \nMarthoul Frères. \nMartin, W., & Co. \nMatheson, G., & Co. \nMavrokephalos & Co., Hankow. \nMcBain, G. \nMcGillivray. \nMcMullan & Co. \nMeiji Trading Company, Shanghai \nMenga, C., Tien-tsin, \nMercantile Bank. \nMethodist Publishing House. \nMeurer Frères. \nMiddleton & Co. \nMiffret, A. \nMing Chong Cycle Company. \nMinistries and Departments of the Chinese Governments, \nMinseng Dispensary, Hankow. \nMitsubishi & Co., Shanghai. \nMitsubishi Goshi Kaisha, Hankow, Canton. \nMitsui Busan Kaisha, Hankow. \nMitsui & Co., Shanghai, \nMolchanoff Pechatuoff & Co., Hankow. \nMoller & Co. \nMonbaron, Charles. \nMoore, L., & Co. \nMoorhead & Halse. \nMorgan Crucible Company Limited. \nMoser, J. H. \nMoutrie, S., and Co. \nMoyroux, V. \nMukden Trading Co. \nMunicipal Council, Shanghai, \nMunicipalities of British Allied and Neutral Concessions and of the International Concession at Shanghai. \nMurray, Noel, & Co. \nMustard & Co. \nMutual Stores, Shameen. \nNagai Bunko, Shanghai. \nNagano, Yoko. \nNaishin Company. \nNakvasin, D. J., & Co., Hankow, \nNanking Dispensary, Nanking. \nNanri, Yoko. \nNanyang Dispensary. \nNational Cash Register Company. \nNational Union Society of Bedford. \nNaval College, Pagoda. \nNaylor, J., & Co, \nNeill, James, & Co. \nNielson and Winthers (China Engineering Co., Ltd.), \nNemuzee, H. M. H., & Co., Shanghai, \nNeotia & Co. \nNestlé and Anglo-Swiss Milk Company. \nNetherlands Harbour Works Company. \nNettle, P. Edward. \nNeutral Legations, Peking, \nNew Amoy Dock Company. \nNew Chinese Antimony Company. \nNew Engineering and Shipbuilding Works Limited. \nNew Zealand Insurance Company. \nNewchang Wharf and Godown Company. \nNewman, E. \nNicholas & Co. \nNicholas Tsu Engineering & Shipbuilding Works. \nNigniewtzky. \nNikka, Yoko. \nNippon Menkwa Kabushiki Kaisha, Hankow. \nNippon Yusen Kaisha, Hankow. \nNisshin Kisen Kaisha, Hankow. \nNisshin Yabuko, Shanghai. \nNisshin, Yoko. \nNoel Murray, & Co. Limited. \nNor Kung Leong, Canton. \nNorbury & Co. \nNorbury, Eric. \nNorbury, Natzio, & Co. Limited. \nNorth British Mercantile Insurance Company. \nNorth China Daily News and Herald Limited. \nNorth China Engineering Company. \nNorth China Insurance Company Limited. \nNorth China Printing and Publishing Company. \nNorth China Produce Company. \nNorth Great China Dispensary, Tien-tsin. \nNorthern Assurance Company. \nNozawa Gumi, Shanghai. \nNun Cheng Lo (En Ching Low), Tien-tsin. \nNutter, Walter, & Co. \nNye, S. P., Dr. \nOcean Accident and Guarantee Company, \nOcean Marine Insurance Company, \nOcean Steamship Company Limited. \nOffice of Works, His Majesty's. \nOkura & Co. Limited, Shanghai. \nOld Dock. \nOld Ningpo Wharf. \nOlivier & Co. \nOlivier Export and Import Company. \nOlsen & Co. \nOmi & Co., Newchang. \nOng Mah Chao & Co., Amoy. \nOnomura & Co., Shanghai. \nOpium Bonded Godown. \nOrient Trading Company. \nOriental Advertising Company, \nOriental Dispensary, Shanghai. \nOriental Export Company, Chefoo. \nOriental Optical Company, Shanghai. \nOsaka Kobayashi Shiten, Shanghai. \nOsaka Shosen Kaisha, Canton. \nOxygen and Drum Company. \n\nPabaney, E. \nPacific Mail Steamship Company. \nPaizis & Co. \nPalace Hotel, Shanghai. \nPalmer & Turner. \nPanoff, J. K., & Co. \nPao Chen Dispensary, Swatow. \nParadissis & Co. \nParker, J. H. P., & Co. \nParker, Reilly, & Co. \nParker & Smith. \nParsee Trading Company. \nPatel, A. C., & Co. \nPatell & Co. \nPathé Phonocine Machine. \nPatisserie Parisienne, Shanghai. \nPaturel, Shanghai. \nPaulsen & Bayes-Davey. \nPearce & Garriock. \nPearson, S., & Son, Limited. \nPeiyang Tannery. \nPeking Daily News, \nPeking Dispensary. \nPeking Gazette. \nPeking Motor Company (Chiusin Chao). \nPeking Pavilion. \nPeking Syndicate. \nPennell, E., & Co. \nPermata Rubber Estate Limited. \nPerrin, Cooper & Co.\n\n## 12819 SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 24 DECEMBER, 1915.\n\nPersian Commercial Company. \nPetersen & Co. \nPhillips, Walter, Dr. \nPhoenix Assurance Company, \nPicca & Co. (Pharmacy Central). \nPickwick, F. H. \nPike, A. T. J. \nPilcher, H. W. \nPlatt, Macleod & Wilson, \nP. and O. Steam Navigation Company. \nPo Wah & Co., Canton, \nTe Wai Dispensary, Swatow. \nPoo Tung & Co., Swatow. \nPootung Wharver. \nPopoff Frères, C. & S. \nPottinger & Paton. \nPresse Orientale, La. \nPrice's China Limited. \nProbst, Hanbury, & Co, \nProduce Export Company Limited. \nProtopapos & Co. \nProvincial Governments and their Departments throughout China. \nPuthod. \nQueen's Hotel, Tien-tsin. \nRacine, Ackermann, & Co. \nRailton & Co. \nRamello, F. \nRamos Amusement Company. \nRamsay, H. E., & Co. Limited. \nRayner, Heusser, & Co. \nReid, Evans, & Co. \nReiss & Co. \nRembrandt Photo Company. \nRemington Typewriter Company. \nRepah Rubber and Tapico Estates. \nRepresentation for British Manufacturers Limited. \nReuter Telegram Company. \nReynaud, Eugene, & Co. \nRigge, H. E. \nRintai Stores, Mukden. \nRobinson Piano Company. \nRodsil & Co. \nRondon & Co. \nRoneo Limited. \nRose, Downs, & Thompson Limited. \nRose, Hewett, & Co. \nRoss, Alex, & Co. \nRoth, B., & Co. \nRouse, E. H. \nRousseau, E. \nRoxburgh, R., Limited. \nRoyal Insurance Company. \nRoyal Mail Steam Packet Company. \nRusso-Asiatic Bank. \nRutherford, N. H. \nSaey Tai, Shanghai. \nSam, Joe, & Co. \nSamuel & Co. Limited. \nSanderson & Co. \nSanriobacco Company. \nSaou Ke, Shanghai. \nSassoon, D., & Co. Limited. \nSassoof, E. D., & Co. \nSauvayre, Shanghai. \nSchiller & Co. \nScotson, T. \nScott & Bowne Limited. \nScott, Harding, & Co. \nScottish Union & National Insurance Company. \nSeishin & Co., Mukden and Newchang. \nSemagaga Rubber Company Limited \nSemambu Rubber Estates Limited. \nSenawang Rubber Estates. \nSencet Frères. \nSennett, Frères. \nSeo & Co., Mukden. \nSeth A. Seth. \nShahmoon, E. E., Shanghai. \nShahmoon, S. E., Shanghai. \nShang, Tai Ye, & Co., Tien-tsin. \nShanghai Building Company. \nShanghai Cotton Manufacturing Company, \nShanghai Dispensary. \nShanghai Dock and Engineering Company, \nAsbestos Company \nShanghai Electric and \nLimited. \nShanghai Electrical Construction Company. \nShanghai Gas Company. \nShanghai General Hospital. \nShanghai Horse Bazaar. \nShanghai Ice and Cold Storage Company. \nShanghai Klebang Rubber Estates Limited. \nShanghai Land Investment Company. \nShanghai Malay Rubber Estates Limited. \nShanghai Mercury Limited, \nShanghai Mutual Telephone Company Limited. \nShanghai Optical Company. \nShanghai Paper Mill. \nShanghai Stores Company. \nShanghai and Sumatra Tobacco Company Limited. \nShanghai Tannery Company Limited. \nShanghai Times. \nShanghai Tug and Lighter Company. \nShanghai Waterworks Company Limited. \nShantung Silk and Lace Company. \nShaw, G. L., Autung. \nShaw, G. L., Brothers, Mukden. \nShawbeing, S. N., Company, Newchang. \nShewan, Tomes, & Co. \nShing (Ching) Kee, Amoy. \nShing Yue & Co., Shanghai. \nShinri, Yoko, \nShroff, P. B. \nShun Chee & Co., 16, Bruce Road, Tien-tsin. \nShun, Kee, & Co., Shanghai. \nShung, Chang, & Co., Chefoo. \nSin An Tong Dispensary, Amoy. \nSin Jen Tong, Amoy. \nSin Se Tong, Amoy. \nSing, A., Shanghai. \nSing Tai, Chefoo. \nSinger Sewing Machine Company. \nSino-Foreign Coal Mining Co. Limited (T'ung Hsing), Tien-tsin. \nSiu Jin Tong, Amoy. \nSiu Ling Dispensary, Swatow. \nSin-se-Tong, Amoy. \nSlowe, C. R., & Co. \nSmith, L. H., & Co. \nSociété d'Exportation et d'Importation Coloniales, Tien-tsin. \nSociété forestière de Hailin et de Manchurie, LA. \nSociété franco-chinoise de Batillerie et Cabotage en Chine. \nSociété franco-chinoise de Crédit. \nSociété indo-chinoise. \nSoeka Warna Tea Estate. \nSolina, R. V., & Co. \nSomekh, B. A., Shanghai. \nSomekh, S. S., Shanghai. \nSouth British Insurance Company.",
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        "content_text": "# SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 24 DECEMBER, 1915,\n\n## List of Companies and Individuals\n\nSouth China Trading Co., Canton.\nSouth Manchuria Railway Company,\nSowa, Shanghai.\nSoychee Cotton Spinning Company. Sparke, C. E.\nSpeyer, C.\nSpunt and Rosenfeld,\nStandard Bank of South Africa.\nStandard Life Assurance Company.\nStandard Oil Company.\nStearne, J. C.\nSubira, J. M.\nSullivan, J., & Co.\nSulzer, Rudolph, & Co.\nSun Insurance Office.\nSun Life Assurance of Canada.\nSung Chuan Tien and Co., Shantung. Suzuki & Co., Shanghai.\nSwatow Dispensary.\nSyndicat industriel et commercial.\nSze Hing (Hung) & Co., Chefoo.\n\nTabaquería Filipina.\nTackey, W. M., & Co.\nTai Fu Lim, Dr., Newchang.\nTai On & Co. (The Canton Medical Hall), Canton.\nTaiping Rubber Estates.\nTaiseng & Co., Foochow.\nTait & Co.\nTakata & Co., Shanghai.\nTakkee & Co., Foochow.\nTaku Tug and Lighter Company Limited.\nTalati Brothers, Peking and Tien-tsin,\nTalati & Co., Tien-tsin.\nTallieu, L., & Co.\nTalow Dispensary.\nTannerie franco-chinoise.\nTata, Sons, & Co., Shanghai.\nTaylor & Co.\nTeerathdas, N., Shanghai.\nTel Keo Dispensary, Iankow.\nThe Trading Company, the Successors to Alexis Goobkin, A. Koosenetzoff, & Co,\nTheodore & Rawlins.\nThomas, Adams, & Wood.\nThomas, F., & Co.\nThomson, G. Irwin.\nThoresen, O.\nThunder, C.\nThurier & Kohr, Hankow.\nTibbey, H. M.\nTibesart, J. A.\nTien-tein Bicycle Company, Amoy.\nTien-tsin Club.\nTien-tain Dispensary.\nTien-tain Gas and Electric Light Company. Tien-tein Ironworks Limited.\nTien-tsin Native City Waterworks Limited. Tien-tsin Press Limited.\nTien-tain Soap Manufacturing Company, Tien-tsin Tobacco Company.\nTien-tain Waterworks Company, Limited. Tilley & Limby.\nTimes Dharwar & Co.\nTiram Estates Limited.\nToa & Co.\nToa Koshi, Shanghai.\nToa Tobacco Company, Newchang.\nToh Tiong Hok, Amoy.\nTom, S., Chefoo.\nTong Cheong & Co., Amoy.\nToshado Shiten, Shanghai.\nTowa & Co., Newchang,\nTravers Smith.\nTruman, R. N.\nTschurin, I. I., & Co., Harbin. Toui, Y. Y., Dr., Tien-tsin.\nTsung Tsoon Sing, Amoy, Tsurutani,\nTung, Ho, & Co., Newchang.\nT'ung Hsing (Sino-Foreign Coal-mining Company), Tien-tsin.\nTung Shen Te, Tien-tsin.\nTung, Tai, & Co.\nTung Teh Heug, Chefoo.\nTung Yu Brothers, Shanghai.\nTunkadoo Dock.\nTunkadoo Wharves.\nTurner, E. W.\nTwigg, P. O'Brien.\nTwyford, J., & Co.\nTze Hop Shing, G., & Co., Tien-tsin.\n\nUllmann & Co.\nUnderwood Typewriter Company. Union Assurance Company, Limited. Union Commercial Company Limited. Union Insurance Society of Canton. Union Marine Insurance Company. Union Medical College. United States Steel Products.\n\nVacuum Oil Company.\nVan Ess, A., & Co.\nVeroudart.\nVicajee, F., & Co.\nViccajee, II., & Co.\nVickers, Limited.\nVikula Morocoy, Newchang. Villa, A. P., & Brothers. Vrard & Co.\n\nWali Mei Dispensary, Canton. Wah Ming Optical Company. Wah On Company, Canton.\nWalker, Livingstone.\nWang, Y. N., Dr., Tien-tsin and Peking. Wannieck Limited.\nWaste Silk Boiling Company.\nWatson, A. S., & Co. Limited. Watt, J. A. D.\nWattie, J. A., & Co. Limited,\nWatts & Co.\nWeeks & Co. Limited.\nWeihaiwei Land and Building Company. Westminster Tobacco Company.\nWestphal, King, & Ramsay Limited.\nWheelock & Co.\nWheen, Edward, & Sons.\nWhitall & Co. Limited.\nWhite, Brothers.\nWhite, David.\nWhiteway, Laidlaw, & Co.\nWhitfield & Co.\nWhitlam, R. P.\nWhitney, J. C., & Co.\nWhitworth, Herbert Limited.\nWijk & Co.\nWilkinson, Heywood, & Clark.\nWilliams, Dr., Medicine Company.\nWilliams, K. J.\nWilson & Co.\nWisner & Co.\nWisner, P. F., & Co.\nWissotsky & Co.\n\nWong Chuen Yang (British Manufacturers' Agency), Shanghai.\nWong Zung Chong, Shanghai.\nWoo Chong.\nWoo, M. L., Tien-tsin.\nWoods, J.\nWoollen, Vosy, & Co.\n\n## Continued\n\nWorthington Pump Company Limited. Wu Lien Teh, Harbin.\nYamamoto & Co., Tien-tsin. Yan Sun & Co., Ltd., Canton. Yau Shau & Co., Limited, Canton. Yang-tsze Engineering Works, Yang-tsze Insurance Company. Yang-taze Land and Finance Company. Yang-taza Poo Cotton Mill. Yap Eck Liok, Amoy.\n\nYates, T. M.\nYau, K. S., Dr., Peking and Tien-tsin. Yeo, Swee, Swan, & Co., Amoy.\nYik Sang Dispensary, Swatow. Yishin & Co., Mukden. Yoan Siu Dispensary, Swatow. Yokohama Specie Bank. Yorkshire Insurance Company. Yoshida & Co., Shanghai.\n\nYoung Brothers Trust Company. Yu Feng Kung Ssu, Chefoo. Yu Tai.\nYuasa, T., Hankow.\nYuen Cheong and Co., Shanghai. Yuen Tai & Co., Shanghai.\nYung Fong Photo Supply Co., Peking.\n\nZa Chong Shun, Shanghai.\nZundel Emile Manufacturing Company,\n\n## Foreign Office, December 20, 1915,\n\n### SIAM\n\nThe following is a complete list, revised up to date, of persons and bodies of persons to whom articles to be exported to Siam may be consigned, under the terms of the Proclamation of the 24th September, 1915:-\n\nThis list is to be regarded as superseding all previous lists.\n\nHis Majesty's Diplomatic, Consular, Military, and Naval Officers.\nBritish Missionary Bodies and Missionary Bodies of Neutral and Allied Countries.\n\nAdam, A. H. M., & Co.\nAdamsen, Dr. (See Kak Dispensary). Ab Lee Koh (Yah See), Lampong. Alibhai Chinwala, Bangkok. American Presbyterian Mission Press. Angullia, A., & Sons, Bangkok. Apothecaries' Hall.\n\nArracan Company Limited, Bangkok. Asiatic Petroleum Company Limited. Assumption Printing Press, Bangkok.\n\nBabo, D. K., Bangkok.\nB. A., & Co.\nBad Kam ki Printing Works (Luang Bangkok. Banan, Puket.\nBangkok Dock Company Limited.\nBangkok Manufacturing Company Limited. Bangkok Times Press Limited.\nBangkok United Club.\nBangnon Syndicate, Renong.\nBanque de l'Indo-Chine.\nBarrow, Brown, & Co.\nBéranger, Malcolm (Maison Béranger). Berli, A., & Co., Bangkok.\nBombay-Burma Trading Corporation Limited, Bangkok.\nBoon Long, Bangkok.\nBoon Mee Dispensary, Bangkok. Borgersen, H, B.\nBorneo Company Limited.\nBritish-American Tobacco Company Limited. British Club.\nBritish Dispensary.\nBuan Soon Lee & Co., Bangkok. Budroodin, F. H., Bangkok.\n\nChartered Bank of India, Australia, and China,\nChinese Mercantile Dispensary, Bangkok. Chino-Siam Daily News.\nChino-Siamese Trading Company. Chotirmall, K. A. T., & Co. Chung Chooe Guan Ah Fook, Bangkok. Couper-Johnston, D., & Co.\n\nDastakoor & Co., Bangkok. Deebook Dredging, Renong. Diana, A., & Co., Bangkok. Dickinson, John, & Co. Diethelm & Co.\nDunlop, John M.\n\nEast Asiatic Company Limited. Eastern Smelting Company, Puket. Edgar Brothers,\nEducational Supply Association. Excelsior Ice Factory.\n\nFraser & Neave Limited. French Dispensary.\n\nGilitwalla, E. E., Bangkok. Goh Vong Chua, Bangkok, Goriawalla, A. H. A., Bangkok. Goriawalla, F. A., Bangkok.\n\nGroundwater, C. L., & Co.\nGulambusan Abdoolkader (Gulam Husain Abdul Kader) (Kader, G. A.), Bangkok.\n\nHabibar, Rehman, Bangkok. Halim & Co., B. A.\nHansen, Dr. C. (Lotus Dispensary),\nHarp, Heng, Long & Co.\nHarp Vour, Long, & Co.\nHock Chuan & Co., Bangkok.\nHoh Leng Dispensary, Bangkok.\nHong Ching, Bangkok.\nHong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.\n\nHoosain, A. G., Bangkok.\nHoosain, Akbar, & Sons, Bangkok.\nHoosain, E. A., Bangkok..\nHotchand, Vichindas, & Co. Bangkok.\n\nIkezaki, K., & Co., Bangkok.\nInternational Store.\n\nJawarad Dispensary.\n\nJoo Hoa Lee, Bangkok.\n\nKader, G. A. (Gulambusan Abdoolkader).\nKaj Cotermali, & Co., Bangkok. Katib, E. M.\nKatoo Des Book, Renong.\nKatz Brothers Limited.\nKeng Watt, Bangkok. Kerr & Co.\nKho On (Khoon) Seng, Bangkok. Kiam Hoa Heng & Co., Bangkok. Kiam Hoa Seng & Co., Bangkok.",
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        "content_text": "3100 Ja\n\nC.\n\n128\n\nDktubamtu a rl bed go na wzw modran gymn En wild grass (1) vsed Produgno 2 Jornad\n\nEuropean labour in the Colony:-\n\nMr. Edkins head of Messrs. Butterfield and Swire. Mr. Dodwell of Messrs. Dodwell & Co. and representing Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company.\n\nMr. N. J. Stabb, Chief Manager, Hongkong and Shanghai Bank.\n\nMr. Anton, head of Jardine, Matheson & Co.\n\nMr. Ede representing Union Insurance Society of Canton.\n\nMr. P. H. Holyoak representing Messrs. Reiss & Co.\n\nMr. Shewan representing Messrs. Shewan, Tomes & Co. at which I read the questions proposed to me and the answers which I propose to give to the writers of the letter, forming enclosure No. 5.\n\nI amplified (a) of my proposed reply to question 2 in the following sense:- Namely (a) that unless a board appointed to decide as to who could be spared for Military service outside the Colony, were based on the compulsory obligation to serve on the part of those whose cases were enquired into, no effective action could be taken in pursuance of the board's decision that an individual could be spared; and (b) that if the suggestion was that the decision of such a board, not based on the principle of compulsion, was to induce individuals not willing to serve beyond the limits of the Colony, to so serve; then the suggestion amounted to one of moral suasion of the nature of intimidation since the effect would be to hold the individual up to approbrium as wanting in patriotism. I said that such action would in my opinion be entirely wrong in principle and that I could not support it.\n\nI went on to say that compulsion might be of two kinds:- (1) for service beyond the limits of the Colony and (2) for service within the Colony for its defence. As regards (1) I pointed out the following objections. (a) that if applied to the European race only, the number in this small Colony, in view of the many who had already given their services, would be",
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        "content_text": "Lom 404 which are to be sent in accordance with the instructions in the above mentioned despatch.\n\n4. The returns have been made out in terms of Hongkong Dollars, calculated at the following rates of exchange:-\n\n5. Taels.. ..73 to 100 Hongkong Dollars. Marks. ..200 to 100 Yen.... ...At par. English Pounds...At 2/3 per Hongkong Dollar.\n\nI should point out that the return in (c) of the 'nominal' or 'paid up' value of the shares is slightly misleading, for instance, among the largest holdings by Germans in these returns are Hongkong and Shanghai Bank shares, and Union Insurance shares. The former are $125 shares, now quoted on the market at $2715, and the latter are $100 shares quoted at $900.\n\nOn the other hand, a number, but distinctly a smaller number, have depreciated, and a few may prove to be worth nothing at all.\n\nI have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient, humble servant, Governor,&c..",
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        "content_text": "346\n\nEndlosure\n\nTHE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND\n\nSHALL WE INVITE THE GERMANS TO RETURN?\n\nCHAMBER OF COMMERCE RE-AFFIRM THE\n\nCOMMITTEE'S DECISION.\n\nEXCEPTION TAKEN TO H.E. THE GOVERNOR'S REMARKS.\n\nREMARKABLE SIGNS OF UNANIMITY.\n\nThere was a large and thoroughly representative meeting of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber of Commerce Room yesterday, when certain resolutions were passed which directly concerned the question of the return of Germans to the Colony after the war, and also the remarks made by H.E. the Governor at the last meeting of the Legislative Council when replying to the motion proposed by the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak in connection with the same subject. The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, presided, and he was supported at the head of the room by the Chamber Committee, viz., Hon. Mr. E. Shellim, the Hon. Mr. C. E. Anton, Mr. E. V. D. Parr, Mr. C. Montague Ede, Mr. A. S. D. Cousland, Mr. A. O. Lang, Mr. G. T. Edkins, Mr. S. H. Dodwell, and Mr. N. J. Stabb. There were also present the following:\n\nSir C. P. Chater, C.M.G.; Mr. H. A. Cartwright, Mr. W. Dunbar, Mr. A. G. Gordon, Mr. R. Hancock, Mr. W. Logan, Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C.; Mr. M. S. Sassoon, Mr. M. P. Talati, A. B. The Swedish Trading Co., Ltd., (G. Ladin): Arculli Bros., (O. el Arculli); Asiatic Petroleum Co. Ltd., (W. H. Bell and W. Manning); The Bank Line, Limited, (T. A. Loughlin); The Bank of Taiwan (N. Yanagita); Banker & Company (A. Bryson); Banque de l'Indo-Chine, (L. Berindoague); Botelho Bros., (B. J. Botelho); Bradley & Co., Ltd., (F. C. Butcher); British American Tobacco Co., Ltd., (V. L. Fairley); Butterfield & Swire (G. T. Edkins); Caldbeck, Macgregor, (F. W. S. Evans); Canadian Pacific Ocean Services, Ltd., (J. H. Wallace); Cawasjee Pallanjee & Co. (R. B. Cooper); Carmichael & Clarke (J. B. Thomson); China and Japan Telephone and Electric Co., Ltd., (W. L. Carter); China Light and Power Co., Ltd., (T. Leeman); China Provident Loan and Mortgage Co., Ltd., (H. H. Tayler); China Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., (C. H. P. Hay); China Sugar Refining Co., Ltd., (G. M. Shaw); China Mutual Life Insurance Co., Ltd., (B. W. Tape); Compagnie Des Messageries Maritimes, (P. Thomas); Connell Bros. (J. L. M. do Rozario); David Sassoon Co., Ltd., (Hon. Mr. E. Shellim); S. J. David & Co., Ltd., (Archibald David and O. I. Ellis); Dodwell & Co., Ltd. (S. H. Dodwell); Dennys & Bowley, (F. B. L. Bowley); Donnelly & Whyte, (D. E. Donnelly); Douglas S.S. Co., (H. P. White); Eastern Asbestos Co., (K. S. Morrison); Fire Insurance Association of Hongkong, (E. A. M. Williams); Fung Tang, (C. M. S. Alves); The General Electric Co. of China Ltd., (A. Basil Raworth); Gibb, Livingston & Co., (A. O. Lang); Green Island Cement Co., Limited. Gilman & Co., Ltd. (W. L. Pattenden); (R. Henderson); Goddard & Douglas, (T. Arthur); A. & S. Hancock, (H. Hancock); W. A. Hannibal & Co., (W. A. Hannibal); Hongkong, Canton & Macau Steamboat Co., Ltd., (W. E. Clarke); Hongkong and China Gas Co., Ltd., (George Currie); Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd., (F. Graham); Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., (W. S. Brown); Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Co., Ltd., (F. J. Tavares); Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (N. J. Stabb); Hongkong Tramway Co., Ltd., (W. E. Roberts); Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd., (R. M. Dyer); Hughes & Hough, (T. F. Hough); W. G. Humphreys & Co., (W. M. Humphreys and W. G. Humphreys); J. D. Humphreys & Co., (Henry Humphreys); J. D. Hutchison & Co., (T. E. Pearce); Holloway & Newall, (A. A. Claxton); S. C. Ismail & Co., (S. E. Ismail); W. C. Jack & Co., Ltd., (W. Jack); Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., (Hon. Mr. C. E. Anton); Johnson, Stokes & Master, (H. J. Gedge); Kailan Mining Administration, (J. H. C. Goodban); Lane, Crawford & Co. (A. H. Skelton); Lowe, Bingham & Matthews, (A. R. Lowe); Linstead & Davis, (E. Maitland); Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co., Ltd., (J. de B. Lancaster); W. R. Loxley & Co., (M. P. Beattie); Leigh & Orange (A. E. Griffin and G. G. Wood); Macdonald & Co., (D. Macdonald); Marine Insurance Association of Hongkong, (S. J. Chinchen); Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd., (C. Champkin and E. L. Sim); N. Mody & Co., (H. K. Erani); N. S. Moses & Co., (N. S. Moses); Nestle's Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co., (A. G. Coppin); New Zealand Insurance Co., Ltd., (W. Sinclair); N. Y. K. (B. Mori); Pabaney & Co., (A. B. Avasia); Patell & Co., (M. J. Patell and N. B. Karanjia); P. & O. S. N. Co., (E. V. D. Parr); Pentreat & Co., (C. B. Brooke); Reiss & Co., (Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak); Robertson, Wilson & Co., (G. H. Wilson); Alex. Ross & Co., (A. S. D. Cousland and D. K. Moss); E. D. Sassoon & Co., (C. S. Gubbay); Shewan, Tomes & Co., (J. M. Gordon); H. Skott & Co., (G. E. Wetton); Soares & Co., (A. M. L. Soares); Standard Oil Co., of New York, (W. D. Kraft); Stewart Bros., (E. Ormiston and H. B. L. Dowbiggin); H. Stephens & Co., (H. Stephens); The Texas Company (J. H. Brister); Thomas Cook & Co., (J. Bentley); Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd., (C. Montague Ede); United Asbestos Oriental Agency, Ltd., (A. Ritchie); Union Trading Co., (S. M. Churn); Union Waterboat Co., Ltd., (G. Morton Smith); Vacuum Oil Co., (C. C. Stark); A. S. Watson Co., Ltd., (H. Humphreys); Wilkinson & Grist (C. E. H. Beavis); Harry Wicking & Co., (A. Forbes); C. E. Warren & Co., (C. E. Warren); B. Monteith Webb & Co., (B. Monteith Webb); Yokohama Specie Bank, Ltd., (E. Ono); Yuen Hop Hong, (S. H. Leung); and Mr. E. A. M. Williams (Secretary).\n\nThe Hon. Mr. HOLYOAK, who was loudly applauded as he entered the room, and also when he rose to speak, said:- As it is past the hour for which this meeting was called I will proceed to address the meeting upon the subject for which you have been called together this afternoon. Briefly it is this.\n\nThat a resolution which was unanimously adopted by your elected committee was rejected in the Legislative Council, and we have now brought it before the meeting to endorse or not as seems fitting to you.\n\nThe resolution which I have to propose, and which in substance is identically the same as that proposed in the Legislative Council in your name, is as follows:-\n\nIt is the opinion of the Chamber that it is in the best interest of the Colony of Hongkong that persons of German nationality should be excluded therefrom for a period of at least ten years following the declaration of peace; and, that, subsequently, they be only admitted into the Colony under strict licence.\n\nNow, gentlemen, I contend that, speaking on behalf of the Chamber, there was not the slightest need on the part of the Government to debate this resolution.\n\nIt was largely academic, it did not seek legislation, it merely asked that the considered, and carefully considered, opinion of your elected Committee should be put before the authorities at Home, who are shortly to meet to consider this very question. We claim that we have a right to a voice, inasmuch as while the greater Colonies will be represented directly by their own representatives, we as a Crown Colony will be represented by the Secretary of State for the Colonies, and therefore a direct communication from this Chamber in no uncertain manner should be sent Home, quite apart from Government despatches and recommendations which might not be known to us.\n\nNow, gentlemen, we further contend that this resolution was never seriously discussed by the Government in Council, and that His Excellency's speech, if it was not flippant in argument, was at any rate unfortunate, to say the least of it, in its choice of language. (Hear, hear.)\n\nIt has been said, it was said in Council, that the appeal made was largely one appeal based on sentiment, and was one which ignored economic facts. In the first place, gentlemen, it is impossible in connection with this war to ignore sentiment. (Applause.) The entry of England into this war in the very first place was entirely and absolutely due to sentiment, namely, that we should fulfil our treaty obligations to the nation of Belgium.\n\nAnd, gentlemen, it is impossible to conceive that as a result of this war sentiment in connection with it will die down for many years to come, and therefore we cannot afford to ignore it. (Applause.) You will notice that I am endeavouring in presenting this case to present it without passion, and to deal with it calmly and logically as it presents itself and as I trust it will appeal to you.\n\nCommittee, I propose now to deal with the economic argument to which, it has been said, we did not sufficiently dwell upon.\n\nGentlemen, I really felt it was unnecessary to argue it at length because the disclosures in connection with the liquidations were such common property in this Colony that it did not seem necessary to argue them at length, but as it seems desirable to speak more fully upon it I will proceed to do so.\n\nI said in my speech that the return of the Germans to Hongkong would be inimical to the interests of Hongkong. That is the basis of our economic argument. (Applause.)\n\nTo your Chamber, and to your Committee, I propose now to deal with the economic argument to which, it has been said, we did not sufficiently dwell upon.\n\nGentlemen, I really felt it was unnecessary to argue it at length because the disclosures in connection with the liquidations were such common property in this Colony that it did not seem necessary to argue them at length, but as it seems desirable to speak more fully upon it I will proceed to do so.\n\nI said in my speech that the return of the Germans to Hongkong would be inimical to the interests of Hongkong. That is the basis of our economic argument. (Applause.)\n\nTo your\n\n[April 27th, 1917.\n\n209\n\n349\n\n8\n\nApril 27th, 1917.] CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.\n\ndevelopment any big commercial\n\ncome the expression of opinion of businessmen of Hongkong, men, gentlemen, that at least 60 per cent. of the German trade in this Colony was done in British cargo. Now, gentlemen, let us pause for a moment to consider what that means.\n\nI mean that if we are not alive to the possibility of competition, and knowing well we can meet them and overcome them, then we shall deserve all the competition we may possibly have to meet.\n\nThe Hon. Sir PAUL CHATER- then said: Gentlemen, while I yield to none in my detestation and horror of the Germans and the unspeakable atrocities committed by that nation since the commencement of the War, at the same time I cannot find myself in accord with the suggestion that it is in the best interests of the Colony of Hongkong that persons of German nationality should be excluded therefrom for a period of at least 10 years following the declaration of peace, and that subsequently they be admitted into the Colony under strict licence,\" save and except under conditions which are, I am convinced, beyond the bound of practical politics, namely, that the same stand be adopted and maintained by all the Allies in the Far East- France, Russia, Japan and most particularly China.\n\nGiven these conditions, then I am with you. Except under these conditions to exclude the Germans from our Colony would be merely to drive them to neighbouring trade centres, where once established they would prove a serious menace to our welfare and trade, not to mention the loss of benefits to be derived from the use of our Harbour by their shipping, and of shipping under their control. (Voice-Rot. They have no shipping. Who wrote it?)\n\nI deem it inexpedient that I should here mention in detail the place where they could exert and unless China sides with us) so establish themselves in our immediate neighbourhood.\n\nThey must be as well-known to you all as to me, but I shall be only too pleased to give my views in full to your Committee if and when they wish.\n\nIt has been argued that with no coaling facilities on the way German shipping will find a difficulty in reaching these distant waters, but can we for a moment suppose that she will not find means to overcome this difficulty? What about the use of oil fuel in place of coal? It would be easy enough for steamers using oil to reach Dutch ports in the East Indies and there replenish their stock for the further voyage to China, and Japan.\n\nThat China has at the moment broken off diplomatic relations with Germany we all know, and I trust that the day is not far distant when she will be numbered amongst our Allies; but to imagine for a moment that when peace is established she will continue to decline to trade with her is to my mind absurd.\n\nI have read that the German Concessions at Tientsin, Hankow and elsewhere, now being taken care of by China, will eventually be handed back to her, and we know Germans to-day are tolerated and trading in Shanghai.\n\nI maintain then to exclude them from this Colony only would be a suicidal policy. (Voice-No, no.) It may be said that we have got on very well and prospered without them during the war-granted but shall we not do so to a greater degree on their return! (Voice No.) Nor do I think we have much to fear for our trade from their competition for many years to come, particularly in view of the statement which has been put forward that they will have to compete without the banking and discount facilities in London which they formerly enjoyed.\n\nIn support of the remarks of our worthy Chairman as regards this resolution, and to add that it might be considered a matter of common and ordinary precaution.\n\nGentlemen. We desire these sentiments to be sent home to the Home Government.\n\nThe Prime Minister, very wisely, since the beginning of the war, has acted in consultation with the best technical and business brains of the country-(applause)-and we are encouraged to think that his Government will welcome...",
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        "content_text": "28\n\nIn November a loan of $3,000,000 guaranteed by the Government was raised as a gift to His Majesty's Government for war purposes, and a further sum of $2,000,000 was added when the accounts for the year were closed; other contributions from the Colony towards the war consisted inter alia of the following:-\n\n(a) - Direct Contributions,\n\n1. British War Loans ...\n\n2. Exchequer Bonds\n\n£144,230\n\n033,360\n\n3. War Savings Certificates\n\n4. British War Expenditure Certificate\n\n58,334\n\n26,700\n\nTotal ... £862,624\n\nThe Hongkong and South China War Savings Association, which, though it had been established only two months, had already invested on behalf of its members nearly $200,000. The Committee consists of very representative men, with the Union Insurance Society of Canton as Honorary Secretaries and Treasurers,\n\n(b) - Indirect Contributions.\n\n1. Federated Malay States 6 per cent War Loan (Straits Currency.) $52,650\n\n2. War Loan Investment Trust of Malaya... 24,030 Bonds 430,000 $513,280\n\n3. Straits Settlements War Loan Total...\n\nIn addition, besides £1,145,000 contributed to War Loans by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, large sums have been taken up in those loans by local Companies from funds available in London.\n\nThree hundred and fifty-one volunteers for active service have left the Colony to join His Majesty's Forces.\n\nThe Special Police Reserve has increased to 127 British, 221 Portuguese, 71 Indians, and 235 Chinese, and has proved of invaluable assistance to the Colony.\n\nThe St. John's Ambulance Brigade, which was inaugurated during the year, became very popular with the Chinese and reached a total of 8 British officers and 13 Chinese officers and men. With this is associated the Voluntary Aid Detachment which consists of 76 ladies.\n\nThere is also a company of Cadets attached to the Volunteer Corps whose numbers totalled 70 at the end of the year, and a company of Baden Powell Boy Scouts formed by St. Joseph's College which numbered 50.\n\n29\n\nThe winding up of the German and Austrian firms is now approaching completion. Practically all the assets in all the liquidations have been realised, with the exception of a few leasehold properties and certain shares held by secured creditors. The leasehold properties will soon be sold, and the secured creditors referred to will be required to realise their securities.\n\nTo a few cases the completion of the winding up is delayed by litigation or other disputes with claimants.\n\nOne of the most notable events of the year was the first Congregation of the University of Hongkong, which was held on December 14th. The Chancellor (Sir F. H. May, K.C.M.G., LL.D., etc., Governor of the Colony) having declared the Congregation opened, a message from the President of the Republic of China was read, followed by the following translation:\n\n7\n\nAll types of men are here; their gifts diverse! Plant growths oft mingle; each stem has its root. Each scholar's competent: his learning shows complete, A boon received through course of study meet. Were not your teachers versed in wisdom's lore, Who could awake young manhood's mind to soar. China and Western lands have now one aim, One thought and purpose; lifting to acclaim. May scholars throng your portals, there to seek, Training and strength of mind, as plants when weak Are trained to grow and thrive. Your methods, wise and clear, are seen to be Marks of this seat by the Southern sea, Brief though the course of your years Achieved your glorious fame. Your status is seen to be great As the Hoong To School of old days. Your praises are published to-day. They will surely be known through the world.\n\nThe Vice-Chancellor (Sir Charles Eliot, K.C.M.G., D.C.L., LL.D., M.A.) then delivered an address, after which Honorary Degrees were conferred on the following:-\n\nSir F. D. Lugard, Governor-General of Nigeria, and first Chancellor of the University. (In absentia.) Monsieur Finot, Director of the French Institution in Hanoi, founded for the purpose of research in the literature and ancient civilisation of French colonial possessions.\n\nSir Robert Ho Tung, a merchant of Hongkong, who for many years has been well known for his generous philanthropy and his interest in education. Since the foundation of the University, he has been one of its most prominent supporters, among his bene-\n\n282",
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Percy Smith, Seth & Fleming. \n\nGace, F. A., \n\nGibb, J., \n\nGoard, S. G., \n\nGrant-Smith, E., \n\nGreenhill, L. S., \n\nGrimshaw, J., \n\nHaines, H. F., Hay, C. H. P., Haywood, G. R., \n\nHeath, H. T., \n\nHegarty, W. G., \n\nHenderson, M. J., Herbert, R. G., \n\nHerridge, T, G., \n\n..Messrs. Butterfield & Swire. \n\n..Messrs. Dodwell & Co. \n\nHongkong Land Investment Co., Ltd. \n\n.Messrs. Butterfield & Swire. \n\n.Peak Tramway Co., Ltd. \n\n..Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd. \n\nSolicitor. \n\nMessrs. Butterfield & Swire. \n\n.Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. ..Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. \n\nMessrs. Butterfield & Swire. \n\n.Messrs. Loxley & Co. \n\nHidden, S. L... Higginbotham, ('. Hill, W. J.... Hollands, H. E., Hosie, E. L., Hall, M... Hurle, B. R., \n\nJoluson, M. T., Johnstone, J. R., \n\nKeith, D., Kinghorn, J. R., Kinross, A. R., \n\nLakin, G. M., \n\nLaug, A. (., Layton, G. B., \n\nLeith, A. C., \n\nLongmire, K. de C., \n\nLoughlin, T. A., \n\nLovely, L. H., \n\nMaas, M. M., Macdonald, A. D., \n\nMacdonald, J., \n\nMacIntyre, N., \n\nMcDonald. A. G. \n\nMcInnes, C.. \n\nMcIntyre, R. W., McIntosh, J. S., McNicoll, L. D.. McTavish, H. M.. Maber, N. B.. Maltby, C. F., Manning, W., Mansfield, W. R.. Marques, F. T. Martin, A. E.,. \n\nMason, C. F., May, G. T., \n\nMayes, S. M.. \n\nMellis, G., Meyer, J, E., Morrison, K. S., \n\nMorrison, W. J, Morse, A.. Morton-Smith, G., \n\nMuriel, H. E., Murphy, L. N., Murray, M. A., \n\nNairn, J. H., Nixon, T. C.. Norris, J, C., Northey, H. R., \n\nPasco, B., \n\nPearce, T. E, Pereira, C..... \n\nPerry, F. A.. Petley, H. W., Piercy, G. H. Plummer, J. A., Preston, A. M.. Purves, D. J....... \n\nRailton, M. L., Railton, N. L. H., Ramsey, J. H., Rawlinson, R. J., Relph, H., Remedios, J. 8. \n\nResker, A. ('., Riach, G. V. R., \n\n5 \n\n— \n\nMessrs, Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co. J.....Messrs. J. D. Hatchison & Co. \n\nMessrs. Batterfield & Swire. .Messrs, Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. .Hongkong & Whampoa Dock Co, Ltd. Messes, Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. .Asiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd. \n\n...Peninsular & Oriental S. N. Co., Ltd. ......Messrs. Batterfield & Swire. \n\n.Hongkong & Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd. .Hongkong & Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd. \n\nMessrs. Gibb, Livingston & Co. \n\n.Messrs. Gibb, Livingston & Co. „Messrs. Layton & Co. \n\nHongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. ...Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. \n\nBank Line, Ltd. \n\nChartered Bank of India, Australia & China. \n\nAsiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd. ...Hongkong Tramway Co., Ltd. \n\nChartered Bank of India, Australia & China. ...Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. M.............Messrs. Moxon & Taylor. \n\n..Central Agency, Ltd. \n\n.Messrs. Butterfield & Swire. \n\n.Hongkong & Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd. Messrs. Lever Brothers (China), Ltd. ...... Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. \n\nChina Mail. Ltd. \n\n..Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China. \n\n.Asiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd. \n\nUnion Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd. ..Hongkong & Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd, .Peninsular & Oriental S. N. Co., Ltd. .Messrs. D'Almada & Mason. \n\n.Asiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd. \n\nBritish American Tobacco Co., Ltd. \n\nMessrs. Falconer & Co. \n\nMessrs. Loxley & Co. \n\nMessrs. Bradley & Co. \n\n..Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China. \n\nHongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. ..Messrs. Dodwell & Co. \n\n....Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. ...Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. ...Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. \n\nMessrs. Butterfield & Swire. \n\n.Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd. ...Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. \n\nMessrs. Butterfeld & Swire. Messrs. J. D. Hutchison & Co. \n\n.British-American Tobacco Co., Ltd. .Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd. \n\nMessrs, Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. Messrs. Bradley & Co. \n\nMessrs. Johnson, Stokes & Master. ...Messrs. 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Butterfield & Swire. ..Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. .Messrs. Jurdine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.\n\nMessrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. ...Messrs. Bradley & Co., Ltd.\n\nUnion Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd.\n\n.British-American Tobacco Co., Ltd.\n\nMessrs. Butterfield & Swire.\n\nMessrs. Lane, Crawford & Co. .Messrs. Butterfield & Swire.\n\nMessrs. Reiss & Co.\n\n.Messrs. Linstead & Davis.\n\nMessrs. Butterfield & Swire. „Messrs. Gibb, Livingston & Co.\n\n„Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation,\n\nMessrs. Lowe, Bingham & Matthews.\n\nMessrs. Butterfield & Swire.\n\n.Eastern Extension & Australasia Telegraph Co., Ltd.\n\nMessrs. J. D. Humphreys & Son.\n\n.Eastern Extension & Australasia Telegraph Co., Ltd.\n\nHongkong & Whampa Dock Co, Li\n\nHongkong & Whampa Dach (\n\ndo t\n\n.Messrs. Lane, Crawford & Co.\n\n.Messrs. Palmer & Turner,\n\nMessrs. Benjamin & Potts.\n\nHongkong & Whanpoa Dock Co., Ltd.\n\n....Messrs. Reiss & Co.\n\nCunningham. J...........Messrs. Butterfield & Swire.\n\nCuthill, C. H.............. Hongkong & Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd.\n\nDavison, A. Ch.,\n\nDuckworth, F. F.,\n\nDick, J. G.,\n\nDin, Mehr,\n\nDunnett, G. B.,\n\nEngland, J. H.,\n\nEaston, J.,\n\nEvans, J.,\n\nFarmer. W.,\n\nFisher. T. J.,\n\nFoote, L., Fraser, W..\n\nMessrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd.\n\nHongkong & W’hanpoa Dock Co., Ltd.\n\nHongkong Electric Co., Ltd.\n\n..Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation.\n\n„Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co., Ltd.\n\n.Messrs. Lane, Crawford & Co., Ltd.\n\n...Hongkong, Canton & Macao Steamboat Co., Ltd.\n\n..... Messrs. Butterfield & Swire.\n\nMessrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.\n\nMessrs. Butterfield & Swire.\n\nHongkong Electric Co., Ltd.\n\nFyfe, A. A.,\n\nMessrs. Percy Smith, Soth & Fleming.\n\nGace, F. A., Gibb, J.,\n\nGoard, S. G., Grant-Smith, E., Greenhill, L. S., Grimshaw, J.,\n\nHaines, H. F., Hay, C. H. P., Haywood, G. R.,\n\nHeath, H. T., Hegarty, W. G... Henderson, M. J.,\n\nHerbert, R. G.,\n\nHongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation.\n\nChartered Bank of India, Australia & China.\n\nMessrs. Butterfield & Swire.\n\nMessrs. Dodwell & Co.\n\n.Hongkong Land Investment Co., Ltd.\n\nMessrs. Butterfield & Swire.\n\n...Peak Tramway Co., Ltd.\n\n..Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd. ....Solicitor.\n\nMessrs. Butterfield & Swire.\n\n.Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation.\n\nMessrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. Messrs. Butterfield & Swire.\n\nHerridge, T. G........... Messrs. Loxley & Co.\n\nHidden, S. L.,. Higginbotham, ('. Hill W. J... Hollands, H. E., Hosie, E. L., Hull, M.,\n\nHurie, B. R.,\n\nJohnson, M. T., Johnstone, J. R..\n\nKeith, D., Kinghorn, J. R., Kinross, A. R.,\n\nLakin, G. M.,\n\nLang, A. O., Layton, G. B.,\n\nLeith, A. C., Longmire, K. de C.,\n\nLonghlin, T. A.,\n\nLovely, L. H....\n\nMaus, M. M.. Macdonald, A. D.,\n\nMacdonald, T., MacIntyre, N., MeDonald, A. G. McInnes, C.,\n\nMcIntyre, R. W., McIntosh, J. S., McNicoll, L. D.,\n\nMcTavish, H. M.,\n\nMaher, N. B..\n\nMaltby, C. F.,\n\nManning, W.,\n\nMessrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co. J.,...Messrs. J. D. Hutchison & Co.\n\n.Messrs. Butterfield & Swire.\n\nMessrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. Hougkong & Whatruoa Dock Co, Ltd. .Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.\n\nAsiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd.\n\n.Peninsular & Oriental S. N. Co., Ltd.\n\nMessrs. Butterfield & Swire.\n\n.Hongkong da Whampon Dock Co., Ltd.\n\n...Hongkong & Whampoa Dock ('o., Ltd.\n\n„Mesars, Gibb, Livingston & Co.\n\nMessrs. Gibb, Livingston & Co. ..Messrs. Layton & Co.\n\nHongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. ...Messrs, Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.\n\nBank Line, Ltd.\n\nChartered Bank of India, Australia & China.\n\nAsiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd.\n\n.Hongkong Tramway Co., Ltd.\n\n...hartered Bank of India, Australia & China.\n\n..Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. M..... Messrs. Moxon & Taylor.\n\n..Central Agency, Ltd.\n\n......Messrs. Butterfeld & Swire.\n\n.Hongkong & Whanpoa Doel Co., Ltd\n\nMessrs. Lever Brothers (China), Ltd.\n\n..Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.\n\n-China Mail, Ltd.\n\n..Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China.\n\nAsiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd.\n\nMansfield, W. R........Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd.\n\nMarques, F. T..\n\nMartin, A. E.,\n\nMason, C. F.,\n\nMay, G. T.,\n\nMares, S. M.\n\nMellis, G.,\n\nMeyer, J. E., Morrison, K. S., Morrison, W. J.\n\nMorse, A., Morton-Smith, G., Muriel, H. E. Murphy, L. N., Murray, M. A..\n\nNairn, J. H..\n\nNixon, T. C., Norris, J. C.,\n\nNorthey, H. R.,\n\nPearce, T. E., Pereira, C......\n\nPasco, B.,\n\nPerry, F. A., Petley, H. W., Pierey, G. H. Plummer, J. A., Preston, A. M..\n\nPurges, D. J.,\n\nRailton, M. L.,\n\n.Hongkong & Whamp Back Co., Ltd.\n\nPeninsular & Oriental S. N. Co., Ltd.\n\nMessrs. D'Almada & Mason.\n\nAsiatic Petroleum Co., Lail\n\nBritish American Tobacco Co., Lui.\n\nMesses. Falconer & Co.\n\nMessrs, Loxley & Co.\n\n.Messrs. Bradley & Co.\n\nChartered Bank of India, Australia & China. ..Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. ....Messrs. Dodwell & Co.\n\n...Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. .........Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. .... Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation.\n\n.Messes, Butterfield & Swire.\n\n.....Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd, .........Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation.\n\n.Messrs. Butterfield & Swire,\n\nMessrs, J. D. Hutchison & Co.\n\nBritish-American Tobacco Co., Ltd. ...Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd.\n\nMessrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. Messrs. Bradley & Co.\n\nMesses, Johnson, Stokes & Master.\n\n... Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.\n\nMessrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. Railton, N. 1, H., ...... Messrs, Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.\n\n.........Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. Rawlinson, R. J., ...... Messrs. Butterfield & Swire.\n\nRamsey, J. H.,\n\nRelph, H.,\n\nRemedios, J. S.\n\nResker, A. C., Riach, G. V. R.,\n\nMessrs. A. S. Watson & Co., Ltd,\n\nV., ... Hongkong Volunteer Corps.\n\nMessrs. Butterfield and Swire. Vacomin Oil Co., Ltd.\n\nPage 353",
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        "content_text": "Gov.40423 Hong Kong\n\nSir,\n\nDowning Street,\n\n25 August, 1917\n\nI am directed by Mr. Secretary Long to transmit to you, to be laid before the Army Council, the accompanying copy of a despatch from the Governor of Hong Kong regarding the release from the Army after the war of men from mercantile firms in Hong Kong who have enlisted.\n\n2.\n\nI am to enclose herewith the accompanying copy of letters from Messrs. Shewan Tomes and Company and from the Union Insurance Society of Canton, Limited.\n\nI am, etc.,\n\n(Signed) HENRY LAMBERT,\n\nDRAFT.\n\nTHE SECRETARY\n\nWAR OFFICE\n\nMINUTE.\n\nMr. Finn-23.\n\nMr. Cowell Hall 23-8\n\nMr. Grindle.\n\nMr. Lambert.\n\nMr. Read.\n\nSir G. Fiddes.\n\nSir A. Steel-Maitland.\n\nMr. Long.\n\nby lio, 205 16 June\n\n40423\n\nMessrs. Shewan Tomes & Co. 14\n\n39616\n\nThe Union Insurance Society Canton\n\n40723 7th August\n\n...\n\nPage information is not explicitly present in the given snippet, but based on the context and formatting rules, the above response is generated.\n\nThe original text has been corrected for spelling, spacing, and formatting according to the given rules.\n\nFile references are formatted without spaces inside parentheses.\n\nThe output is in HTML format using \n\n for paragraphs.",
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        "content_text": "Ind. Gov/40423/19\n\nHong Kong\n\n468A Downing Street,\n\n25 August, 1917\n\nDRAFT.\n\nMESSRS. SHEWAN, TOMES AND COMPANY\n\nGentlemen,\n\nI am directed by Mr. Secretary Long to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 8th of August, (40723/3966) regarding the release from military service of certain members of your Union Insurance Society of Canton Ltd.\n\nMINUTE.\n\nMr. Finny\n\nMr. Grindle.\n\nMr. Lambert.\n\nMr. Read.\n\nSir G. Fiddes.\n\n23/8/17\n\nSir A. Steel-Maitland\n\nMr. Long.\n\nHall 23.8.17\n\nHong Kong House as soon as possible after the declaration of peace and to inform you that a copy of your letter is being sent to the War Office.\n\n2. I am to observe that Mr. Long has not yet received any communication from the Government of Hong Kong in this matter.\n\nI am, etc.,\n\n(Signed) HENRY\n\n2 drafts",
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        "content_text": "— 14 → \n\nter); Thomas Cook & Co. (J. Bentley); Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd. (C. Montague Ede); United Asbestos Oriental Agency, Ltd. (A. Ritchie); Union Trading Co. (J. M. Churn); Union Waterboat Co., Ltd. (G. Morton Smith); Vacuum Oil Co. (C. C. Stark); A. S. Watson Co., Ltd. (H. Humphreys); Wilkinson & Grist (C. E. H. Beavis); Harry Wicking & Co. (A. Forbes); C. E. Warren & Co. (C. E. Warron); B. Monteith Webb & Co. (B. Monteith Webb); Yokohama Specie Bank, Ltd. (E. Ono); Yuen Hop Hong (S. H. Leung); and Mr. E. A. M. Williams (Secretary).\n\nThe Hon. Mr. HOLYOAK, who was loudly applauded as he entered the room, and also when he rose to speak, said:-As it is past the hour for which this meeting was called, I will proceed to address the meeting upon the subject for which you have been called together this afternoon. Briefly, it is this. That a resolution which was unanimously adopted by your elected Committee was rejected in the Legislative Council, and we have now brought it before this meeting to endorse or not, as seems fitting to you. The resolution which I have to propose, and which in substance is identically the same as that proposed in the Legislative Council in your name, is as follows:-\"It is the opinion of the Chamber that it is in the best interest of the Colony of Hongkong that persons of German nationality should be excluded therefrom for a period of at least ten years following the declaration of peace; and, that, subsequently, they be only admitted into the Colony under strict licence.\" Now, gentlemen, we contend that, speaking on behalf of the Chamber, there was not the slightest need on the part of the Government to debate this resolution. (Applause.) It was largely academic; it did not seek legislation; it merely asked that the considered, and carefully considered, opinion of your elected Committee should be put before the authorities at Home, who are shortly to meet to consider this very question.\n\nWe claim that we have a right to a voice, inasmuch as while the greater Colonies will be represented directly by their own representatives, we, as a Crown Colony, will be represented by the Secretary of State for the Colonies, and therefore a direct pronouncement from this Chamber, in no uncertain manner, should be sent Home, quite apart from Government despatches and recommendations which might not be known to us. Now, gentlemen, we further contend that this resolution was never seriously discussed by the Government in Council, and that His Excellency's speech, if it was not flippant in argument, was at any rate unfortunate, to say the least of it, in its choice of language. (Hear, hear.) It has been said, it was said in Council, that the appeal made was largely based on sentiment and was one which ignored economic facts. In the first place, gentlemen, it is impossible in connection with this war to ignore sentiment. (Applause.) The entry of England into this war, in the very first place, was entirely and absolutely due to sentiment, namely, that we should fulfil our treaty obligations to the nation of Belgium. (Applause.) And, gentlemen, it is impossible to conceive that, as a result of this war, sentiment in connection with it will die down for many years to come, and therefore we cannot afford to ignore it. (Applause.)\n\nYou will notice that I am endeavouring, in presenting this case, to present it without passion, and to deal with it calmly and logically, as it presents itself to your Committee, and as I trust it will appeal to you. I propose now to deal with the economic argument, which it has been said we did not sufficiently dwell upon. Gentlemen, I really felt it was unnecessary to argue it at length, because the disclosures in connection with the liquidations were such common property in this Colony that it did not seem necessary to argue them at length; but, as it seems desirable to speak more fully upon it, I will proceed to do so. I said in my speech that the return of the Germans to Hongkong would be inimical to the interests of Hongkong. That is the basis of our economic argument. (Applause.) I have no hesitation in saying that at least 60 per cent. of the German trade in this Colony was done in British cargo.\n\nNow, gentlemen, let us pause for a moment to consider what that means. To all of us who are intimately acquainted with the textile trade, and largely from my own practical and personal experience, it has been well known that there have been many occasions in the past ten years where Lancashire travellers in this Colony have reported large sales to German firms when British merchants, who had precisely the same cargo lying in their godowns and were prepared to accept spot cash prices for it, were unable to sell. And yet large sales took place. Why? Because the whole basis of the textile trade, and of other trades in connection with German business here, was built up upon a credit basis, for which the credit had to be kept revolving.\n\nTherefore, it did not matter what the times were, whether they sold at a loss or sold at a profit, it was essential to them, in order to carry on their trade, not only to go on selling, but, what was more material to them, to go on buying. That is a point I wish to enforce and ask you to dwell upon. I also wish to emphasise the point that British merchants of this Colony were opposed in their trade by goods made by Lancashire firms, which were sold at a loss by Germans, and sold merely to keep the credit revolving, in order to meet due bills.\n\n- 15 -\n\nwere sold at a loss by Germans, and sold merely to keep the credit revolving in order to meet due bills. In defiance of obligations in connection with trust deeds and bills, they misapplied funds which should have been used for paying off, without indefinite delay, due bills. I say again, that that sort of business was immoral from first to last. (Applause.) I ask you, gentlemen, whether you are prepared to admit back into your midst men who are prepared to reconstitute this kind of business when, after much pains and tremendous struggling, the trade of the Colony has once more been put upon a sound cash basis. (Voice—No.) And as I said in the Council, the condition of this Colony to-day is healthier and sounder than it has been for many years past. Allow them to come back and seek to do trade, which, from the very nature of things, they must offer on terms which no self-respecting British firm would think of accepting.\n\nI did not speak of the wider credit system of trade to which the Attorney-General made reference. The trade in the Hinterland, where large Government and engineering contracts are concerned, and where there may be opposition to British firms, may have been allowed to lapse somewhat, and we think it may be possible that British firms will have to consider its development upon credit lines, with the assistance of the banks, in order that the trade of the Hinterland should be more widely pushed than it has been in the past. It is true that in the past we have left much of that trade to our German competitors. We have realised now that a large trade was done, and possibly a paying trade was done, and that it must be developed, possibly on similar lines, but we shall endeavour to make them sounder.\n\nIt was further hinted that if you did not allow the Germans to return to Hongkong, it might lead to the development of Swatow, Amoy, and other outports, with railway communication between those places and Canton, and possibly the development of other parts. Gentlemen, in the first place, I doubt very much whether, for some years to come, they will be financially in a position to finance any big railway scheme or any big commercial development scheme. But if they were, I have no hesitation in saying that if the British merchants of this Colony allow them to do so, it serves them right; and when I say that, I mean that if we are not alive to the possibilities of competition, and, knowing well we can meet them and overcome them, and do not try to, then we shall deserve all the competition we may possibly have to meet.\n\nIf we do not work hand in hand with the Chinese Government in connection with railway development between Swatow and Canton, and we allow other people to do it, then we deserve the competition. In conclusion, and in putting this resolution to you, I would say that the question of a time limit of ten years, so far as your Committee is concerned, is merely an academic term for the sake of argument.\n\nWhen the resolution was proposed, it was not proposed with the idea of carrying into effect any definite action within this Colony. It was not understood that it should be so; it was merely desired that an expression from the Colony should go to the Home Government for their consideration in connection with Imperial Legislation; and it was equally realised that, whatever the Imperial Authorities at Home might decide, this Colony would have to fall in with them, and would do so gladly. (Applause.) But we did contend, and we do contend, that we have a perfect right to express independently our views to the Imperial Authorities at Home on that very point. (Applause.) Further, I am prepared to say, in regard to the period of ten years, that if the meeting wishes it, we are prepared to modify the resolution in that respect, so that it meets with general acceptance.\n\nWe are most anxious that the views should go forward from this meeting with positively and absolutely united action, if we can possibly see eye to eye together in that connection. Gentlemen, I leave the resolution in your hands. (Applause.)\n\nThe Hon. 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Gentlemen, we desire these sentiments to be sent home to the Home Government. The Prime Minister, very wisely, since the beginning of the war, has acted in consultation with the best technical and business brains of the country (applause)—and we are encouraged to think that his Government will welcome the expression of opinion of businessmen of Hong...\n\n201",
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        "content_text": "M. O'Brien H. Overy J. H. Oxberry\n\nJ. C. Owen\n\nJ. Graca Ozorio\n\nE. Ormiston\n\nE. M. Ozorio\n\nC. Osmund\n\nG. V. Osmund\n\nA. F. Osmand J. Ormiston C. Overy\n\nH. V. Page\n\nA. E. Paine\n\nW. L. Pattenden\n\nH. B. Pereira\n\nR. Pestonjes\n\nD. A. Purven\n\nJ. H. Pearson\n\nT. M. Pereira\n\nJ. M. Roza Pereira\n\nH. E. Pollock\n\nT. Ramsay\n\nW. J. Rattay\n\nA. R. F. Raven\n\nH. Ralph\n\nJ. M. Reisg\n\n0. E. dos Remedios\n\nR. J. Remedios\n\nJ. 0. Remedios\n\nA. F. Remedios\n\nH. C. Resker\n\nJ. C. V. Ribeiro\n\nA. C. V. Ribeiro C. F. V. Ribeiro F. I. V Ribeiro\n\nV. F. V. Ribeiro\n\nH. T. Richardson\n\nT. V. Robertson\n\nF. E. Rosser\n\nP. A. Rozario\n\nH. H. Rowe\n\nD. A. Rozario\n\nC. A. S. Russ\n\nJ. H. Ruttonjee\n\nC. A. dos Remedios\n\nG. A. Robinson\n\nA. C. Rozario\n\nE. D. da Roza\n\nD. Rumjhan\n\nJ. J. V. Remedios\n\nA. P. M. do Rozario\n\nH. V. Romeoy\n\nR. R-many\n\nA. Ritchie\n\nC. A. da Roza\n\nL. A. V. Readaanébeir\n\nRumjhan U.\n\nN. L. Railton\n\nM. S. Sassoon\n\nH. E. Scriven (leaving)\n\nTaikoo Sugar Refinery\n\nWm. Powell\n\nGande Price.\n\nKowloon Dock,\n\nKowloon Dock.\n\nStewart Bros.\n\nChartered Bank, Shewan Tomes.\n\nJ. M. & Co.\n\ndo.\n\nMacdonald & Co.\n\n4, Carnarvon Villa, Kowloon.\n\n38, Nathan Road.\n\nMoutrie & Co. Gilman & Co.\n\nMercantile Bank.\n\nBenjamin & Potts.\n\n494\n\n2, Torres Buildings, Kimberley Road. Robinson Piano Co. International Bank.\n\ndo.\n\nPrinces Buildings.\n\n7. S. Bailey & Co. Kowloon Docks.\n\n6. Des Voeux Road. A. S. Vatson & Co.\n\nHongkong Bank.\n\nRusso Asiatic Bank. Mercantile Bank.\n\nHongkong Bank.\n\n1, Taikoog Terrace, Quarry Bay.\n\nHongkong Bank.\n\nAsiatic Petroleum.\n\nHongkong Bank.\n\nHongkong Bank.\n\nW. G. Humphreys & Co.\n\nC. P. R.\n\nKowloon Go do w.\n\n2. Peddere Street.\n\nHongkong Bank.\n\nUnion Insurance. Carmichael & Clarke.\n\n29, Queen's Road Central. 16, Queen's Road Central. Holland China.\n\nB. & S.\n\nInternational Bank.\n\nLowe, Bingham and Matthews. Brewer & Co.\n\nInternational Bank.\n\nChartered Bank.\n\nKelly & Walsh\n\nTaikoo Dock.\n\nUnited Asbestos.\n\nLowe, Bingham and Matthews. Nestle Anglo Milk Co.\n\n6, Des Voeux Road. Eden Court, Kowloon, 10, Ice House Street. Lane, Crawford & Co.",
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        "content_text": "Page 495\n\nT. Shand Jas. Simpson F. B. Silva A. M. Simpson A. H. Skelton\n\nH. J. Sleat\n\nA. F. B. Silva N-etto\n\nAndrew Smith\n\nI. S. Smith\n\nA. W. Smith\n\nR. D. S.Mith\n\nJ. B. Spiers\n\nM. A. R. Souza\n\nC. C. Stark\n\nA. Stevenson J. Stewart P. E. F. Stone Stuart. G.,\n\nE. F. Stonsham.\n\nH. Summers.\n\nC. H. Summer 8\n\nP. D. Sutherland\n\nA. J. R. do a Ruudiuus-ntos\n\nPaulo da Silva\n\nA. L. Silva\n\nH. L. Stainfield\n\nJ. A. B. Silva\n\nV. Sorby\n\nA. W. Smith\n\nS. D. Setna\n\nJ. Sim\n\nS. Bell Smith\n\nFrank Smith\n\nA. Stalker\n\nJ. M. Shaw\n\nJ. Smith\n\nA. M. Slark\n\nJ. B. Thomson G. Thornton\n\nD. Tollan\n\nJ. Taylor\n\nJ. F. Tavares\n\nD. Templeton\n\nJ. H. Underwood\n\n3. W. Wright W. Wilkinson G. G. Wood\n\nJ. M. Walker\n\nJ. Walker\n\nCharles Wallace C, E. Vorran\n\nJ. Vattie T. L. Wenser Walter Weir\n\nM. J. Wells\n\n8. H. West\n\nE. V. White\n\nC. D. Wilkinson\n\nG. H. Wilson\n\nR. J. Wilton\n\nTaikoo Sugar Refinery Taikoo Dock\n\nHongkong Bank Kowloon Docke. Lane Crawford & Co. Asiatic Petroleu Silva Netto & Co.\n\nTaikoo Dock.\n\nHongkong Electric Co.\n\nA.S.Watson & Co., North Pt.\n\nGodown Co.\n\nUnion Insurance Co.\n\nTaikoo Dock.\n\nVacuum Oil Co.\n\nDairy Farm Co.\n\nTaikoo Dock,\n\n10, Knutsford Terrace,Kow.\n\n3, Cameron Road, Kowlonn.\n\nJ. M. & Co.\n\nGo down Co.\n\nTaikoo Dock C.P.R.\n\nBrewer & Co. Sincere & Co. Chartered Bank. E. D. Sassoon.\n\nShewan Tomes. Hongkong Electric Co. A. S. Watson & Co. Setna & Company. King Edward Hotal. H., Can.& Macao S.S.Co. Frank Smith & Co. Taikoo Dock Yard. China Sugar Refinery Lorley & Co. Harry Wicking.\n\nCarmichael & Clarke, Alex.Ros9. Telephone Co.\n\nP. 0. Box 427. Reise & Co. Thikoo Sugar.\n\nChina Sugar Refinery.\n\nHongkong Telegraph, Hongkong Land Investment. Leigh & Orange. Chartered Bank Dairy Farm,\n\nCentral Agency. Warren & Co. Alex. Ross.\n\n24, Des Voeux Rond. Talkoo Dock\n\ndo.\n\nDock Co., Hongkong. Powell & Co.\n\nWilkinson & Grist,\n\nRobertson, Wilsm & Co.\n\nHongkong Tramway Co.\n\nPage 495",
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        "content_text": "93\n\nHONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nThese works will result in a good broad road being in existence at the end of next year from Kowloon by Castle Peak and Fanling back to Kowloon, a distance of over sixty miles. It is expected that much development will take place in consequence both for residential and agricultural purposes. The road from San Tin to Lok Ma Chau Police Station will be useful for police administration, the present path being narrow and liable to flooding.\n\nUnder Drainage a sum of $20,000 has been provided for drains in connection with building operations, and a sum of $27,000 is entered for water mains at Shanshuipo.\n\nIn the Post Office under Other Charges the abolition of sea sorting on board P. & O. packets has reduced the share of the Mail Subsidy by £600; this is still further reduced by higher exchange and a saving of $10,640 is shown. It is estimated that higher exchange will also result in a saving of $25,000 in Transit Charges. There are increases in Coal and other items amounting to $3,050, but against these are set decreases of $500 and $1,400 in Stamps and Incidental Expenses, respectively. The vote for Stores, D'Aguilar Radio Telegraph Station, was over-estimated last year and has been reduced by $5,435.\n\nIn the Kowloon-Canton Railway, under General Charges, Personal Emoluments, it will be noticed that the post of Inspector of Station Accounts has been abolished. Under Maintenance of Way Works and Stations, Other Charges, there are increases of $350 for Fastenings, $225 for Points and Crossings, $150 for Roads and Crossings, and $2,400 for Sleepers, as it is anticipated that a large number of renewals will be required next year. Against these are set decreases of $700 in Ballast, $2,200 in Bridges and Tunnels which have undergone biennial repairs and renovation this year, $250 in Maintenance of Signals, $75 in Plantations, $650 in Repairs Staff Quarters and $1,050 in Repairs of Station Buildings, so that the total Other Charges has been reduced by a sum of $1,500. Under Locomotive, Carriages and Wagon Expenses, Personal Emoluments, there are several small additions to the staff, which are set out in Appendix III. Under Other Charges there is a large increase of $32,000 for Coal which has been reduced from 7,000 to 6,000 tons in quantity. There are, however, reductions in other votes which bring the net increase to a sum of $29,328.\n\nUnder Traffic Expenses, Personal Emoluments, the post of Head Guard has been abolished and a new post of Station Inspector has been created with a view to the better supervision of Chinese Station Masters. One 6th Grade Telephone Clerk has been added for night duty. \"Other Charges\" have been reduced by $4,801 in all, the Commission on the Transport of Goods amounting to $3,000 being deducted before estimating revenue.\n\nCoal for the Fanling Branch Line is estimated to cost $1,750 more and the votes for Fastenings and Sleepers have also been increased. Other items have been reduced so that the net increase is $1,895. I regret that this Branch Line shows no sign of being able to pay its way. The estimated revenue for 1918 is only $10,100 and the estimated cost is $13,898. It may be necessary to close the line unless its productiveness increases.\n\nUnder Special Expenditure a vote of $3,000 is inserted for a Motor Trolley for the better supervision of the track by the Engineer of Way Works and Stations. A re-vote of $60,000 is included for the platform awnings. The erection of these has been much delayed by the difficulty experienced in obtaining the necessary steel work from England. Votes amounting to $12,985 are included for other constructional works. The huts for pointsmen and gatemen are considered necessary, as these men have to be out at all times and in all weathers. The vote for New Fencing is required as the wooden fencing which has not been renewed since the commencement of the railway now requires renewal. It is considered necessary to provide quarters at Lo Wu for the staff at Sham Chun Station, as there is no living accommodation for them there and it is considered desirable that the staff should live in British territory. The pipe line at Taipo requires complete renewal, as it has been found to be much corroded and choked up. Improvements are required to the approach road to Yaumati necessitated by an increase in vehicular traffic at that station, while the vote for Roads and Crossings is required owing to the greater use that is now made of these crossings.\n\nUnder the heading Charge on account of the Public Debt a considerable saving is shown in the Interest on the Consolidated Inscribed Stock, the Crown Agents' Charges and in the Sinking Fund, amounting in all to $29,137, which is due to higher exchange. The vote of $10,000 for Service of the War Loan is not required.\n\nHONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\n94\n\na sum of over £13,000 and have expended locally for the working parties and in other ways a sum of $81,030.\n\nThe Jockey Club sent to St. Dunstan's Hospital a sum of £3,900 and £100 to the Blue Cross Society, while the St. Andrew's Society and the Masonic Bodies have also remitted large sums.\n\nThere is a decrease of $6,070 under Pensions, Civil Pensions being estimated to cost $7,370 less than in 1917. I have already addressed you regarding the death of Dr. Atkinson, and it is a matter for deep regret that he should have lived for so short a time to enjoy the pension that he had so well earned. The increase in the amount required under Widows' and Orphans' Pensions is due to the untimely death of several valuable officers.\n\nThe local branch of the Overseas Club subscribed a sum of £1,690 for the purchase of an aeroplane and for sundry charities. I desire to make special mention of the generous gifts of a battle-plane by Mr. A. R. Lowe, and an aeroplane by Mr. Ho Fook.\n\nA saving of $1,569 is shown under Charitable Services.\n\nThere is an estimated balance of Revenue over Expenditure of $2,623,115, which added to the estimated balance at the end of this year of $2,867,945 makes a total of $5,491,060. These figures are eminently satisfactory, and while repeating the warning that I gave last year as to the necessity for husbanding our resources, I will take an opportunity later on of consulting honourable members as to what further help the Colony can give to His Majesty's Government. In this connection I will bring up to date the statement of the financial and other aid given by the Colony to Imperial War Funds and to War Charities, which I made to the Council in March.\n\nThe amounts taken up through the British Banks in the Colony to the end of September are as follows: British War Loans and War Savings Certificates £1,145,000; Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Loans $3,865,173 (Straits Currency).\n\nThe various parties of ladies working under the auspices of Queen Mary's Needlework Guild have since the beginning of the war made 211,274 bandages, 30,271 garments and 11,158 knitted articles, while the Union Church working party and other private working parties have all continued to supply many articles monthly.\n\nI should like to mention that from the 7th August correspondence from all regular troops stationed in Hongkong addressed to any place in Great Britain and Ireland, to any British Colony or Possession, and to all places in which British troops are engaged in military operations has been transmitted through the post free of charge. Up to the 30th September the following articles had been posted and forwarded by the Post Office: 20,606 letters, 374 postcards, 380 other articles.\n\nUp to the 30th September, 472 men had proceeded from the Colony on active service with His Majesty's Forces, of whom I regret to say 33 have been killed in action. The Military Service Commission which I appointed in the Spring did most useful work, resulting in the release of more than fifty men for service outside the Colony. The war still continues, and I trust that the Colony will continue to make every effort in supporting His Majesty's Government both in the supply of men and money until the objects for which the Empire and her gallant Allies are struggling have been attained.\n\nThe Hongkong and South China War Savings Association, which was established in January last, had received up to the end of September the large sum of $1,011,440 Straits Currency and the number of members of the Association was 787. The Colony is deeply indebted to the gentlemen who formed and have carried on this association at no expense to the members, and to the Union Insurance Society of Canton, who are the Honorary Secretaries and Treasurers. It has proved a great boon to the small investor, and we can only hope that the remaining sum which the Government of the Straits Settlements has reserved for the Association will all be taken up.\n\nIn my statement last March I gave a list of the amounts contributed to various funds in aid of the war and to charities in connection with the war up to the 31st December, 1916, the total being £64,192. Up to the end of September the War Charities Committee remitted a further sum of over £13,000...\n\nIt is proposed to take the second reading of the Supply Bill on Tuesday, the 23rd October, as it is essential that the estimates should be forwarded on the 25th October in order that, in accordance with the Colonial Regulations, they may be considered and approved, or otherwise, before the end of the year.\n\nThe Bill was then read a first time.\n\n75",
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        "content_text": "93\n\nHONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nThese works will result in a good broad road being in existence at the end of next year from Kowloon by Castle Peak and Fanling back to Kowloon, a distance of over sixty miles. It is expected that much development will take place in consequence both for residential and agricultural purposes. The road from San Tin to Lok Ma Chau Police Station will be useful for police administration, the present path being narrow and liable to flooding.\n\nUnder Drainage a sum of $20,000 has been provided for drains in connection with building operations, and a sum of $27,000 is entered for water mains at Shamshui Po.\n\nIn the Post Office under Other Charges the abolition of sea sorting on board P. & O. packets has reduced the share of the Mail Subsidy by £600; this is still further reduced by higher exchange and a saving of $10,640 is shown. It is estimated that higher exchange will also result in a saving of $25,000 in Transit Charges. There are increases in Coal and other items amounting to $3,000, but against these are set decreases of $500 and $1,400 in Stamps and Incidental Expenses, respectively. The vote for Stores, D'Aguilar Radio Telegraph Station, was over-estimated last year and has been reduced by $5,435.\n\nIn the Kowloon-Canton Railway, under General Charges, Personal Emoluments, it will be noticed that the post of Inspector of Station Accounts has been abolished.\n\nUnder Traffic Expenses, Personal Emoluments, the post of Head Guard has been abolished and a new post of Station Inspector has been created with a view to the better supervision of Chinese Station Masters. One 6th Grade Telephone Clerk has been added for night duty. \"Other Charges\" have been reduced by $4,801 in all, the Commission on the Transport of Goods amounting to $3,000 being deducted before estimating revenue.\n\nCoal for the Fanling Branch Line is estimated to cost $1,750 more and the votes for Fastenings and Sleepers have also been increased. Other items have been reduced so that the net increase is $1,895. I regret that this Branch Line shows no sign of being able to pay its way. The estimated revenue for 1918 is only $10,100 and the estimated cost is $13,898. It may be necessary to close the line unless its productiveness increases.\n\nUnder Special Expenditure a vote of $3,000 is inserted for a Motor Trolley for the better supervision of the track by the Engineer of Way Works and Stations. A re-vote of $80,000 is included for the platform awnings. The erection of these has been much delayed by the difficulty experienced in obtaining the necessary steel work from England. Votes amounting to $12,985 are included for other constructional works. The huts for pointsmen and gatemen are considered necessary, as these men have to be out at all times and in all weathers.\n\nUnder Maintenance of Way Works and Stations, Other Charges, a vote for New Fencing is required as the wooden fencing which has not been renewed since the commencement of the railway now requires renewal. It is considered necessary to provide quarters for the staff at Lo Wu Station, as there is no living accommodation for them there and it is considered desirable that the staff should live in British territory. The pipe line at Tai Po requires complete renewal, as it has been found to be much corroded and choked.\n\nThere are increases of $350 for Fastenings, $223 for Points and Crossings, $450 for Roads and Crossings, and $2,400 for Sleepers, as it is anticipated that a large number of renewals will be required next year. Against these are set decreases of $700 in Ballast, $2,200 in Bridges and Tunnels which have undergone biennial repairs and renovation this year, $250 in Maintenance of Signals, $75 in Plantations, $650 in Repairs of Staff Quarters, and $1,050 in Repairs of Station Buildings, so that the total Other Charges has been reduced by a sum of $1,500.\n\nUnder Locomotive, Carriages and Wagon Expenses, Personal Emoluments, there are several small additions to the staff which are set out in Appendix III. Under Other Charges there is a large increase of $32,000 for Coal which has been reduced from 7,000 to 6,000 tons in quantity. There are, however, reductions in other votes which bring the net increase to a sum of $29,329.\n\nImprovements are required to the approach road to Yaumati necessitated by an increase in vehicular traffic at that station, while the vote for Roads and Crossings is required owing to the greater use that is now made of these crossings.\n\nUnder the heading Charge on account of the Public Debt a considerable saving is shown in the Interest on the Consolidated Inscribed Stock, the Crown Agents' Charges and in the Sinking Fund, amounting in all to $29,137, which is due to higher exchange. The vote of $10,000 for Service of the War Loan is not required.\n\n114.\n\nThe Jockey Club sent to St. Dunstan's Hospital a sum of £3,900 and £100 to the Blue Cross Society, while the St. Andrew's Society and the Masonic Bodies have also remitted large sums.\n\nHONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nThere is a decrease of $6,070 under Pensions, Civil Pensions being estimated to cost $7,370 less than in 1917. I have already addressed you regarding the death of Dr. Atkinson, and it is a matter for deep regret that he should have lived for so short a time to enjoy the pension that he had so well earned. The increase in the amount required under Widows' and Orphans' Pensions is due to the untimely death of several valuable officers.\n\nThe local branch of the Overseas Club subscribed a sum of £1,690 for the purchase of an aeroplane and for sundry charities. I desire to make special mention of the generous gifts of a battle-plane by Mr. A. R. Lowe, and an aeroplane by Mr. Ho Fook.\n\nA saving of $1,569 is shown under Charitable Services.\n\nThere is an estimated balance of Revenue over Expenditure of $2,623,115, which added to the estimated balance at the end of this year of $2,867,945 makes a total of $5,491,060. These figures are eminently satisfactory, and while repeating the warning that I gave last year as to the necessity for husbanding our resources, I will take an opportunity later on of consulting honourable members as to what further help the Colony can give to His Majesty's Government.\n\nIn this connection I will bring up to date the statement of the financial and other aid given by the Colony to Imperial War Funds and to War Charities, which I made to the Council in March.\n\nThe amounts taken up through the British Banks in the Colony to the end of September are as follows:-\n\nBritish War Loans and War Savings Certificates £1,145,000\n\nStraits Settlements and Federated Malay States Loans $3,865,173 (Straits Currency).\n\nThe Hongkong and South China War Savings Association, which was established in January last, had received up to the end of September the large sum of $1,011,440 Straits Currency and the number of members of the Association was 787. The Colony is deeply indebted to the gentlemen who formed and have carried on this association at no expense to the members, and to the Union Insurance Society of Canton, who are the Honorary Secretaries and Treasurers.\n\nIn my statement last March I gave a list of the amounts contributed to various funds in aid of the war and to charities in connection with the war up to the 31st December 1917, the total being £64,192. Up to the end of September the War Charities Committee remitted a further sum of over £13,000 and have expended locally for the working parties and in other ways a sum of $84,950.\n\nThe various parties of ladies working under the auspices of Queen Mary's Needlework Guild have since the beginning of the war made 211,274 bandages, 30,271 garments and 11,158 knitted articles, while the Union Church working party and other private working parties have all continued to supply many articles monthly.\n\nI should like to mention that from the 7th August correspondence from all regular troops stationed in Hongkong addressed to any place in Great Britain and Ireland, to any British Colony or Possession, and to all places in which British troops are engaged in military operations has been transmitted through the post free of charge. Up to the 30th September the following articles had been posted and forwarded by the Post Office: -- 20,696 letters, 374 postcards, 380 other articles.\n\nUp to the 30th September, 472 men had proceeded from the Colony on active service with His Majesty's Forces, of whom I regret to say 33 have been killed in action. The Military Service Commission which I appointed in the Spring did most useful work, resulting in the release of more than fifty men for service outside the Colony.\n\nThe war still continues, and I trust that the Colony will continue to make every effort in supporting His Majesty's Government both in the supply of men and money until the objects for which the Empire and her gallant Allies are struggling have been attained.\n\nIt is proposed to take the second reading of the Supply Bill on Tuesday, the 23rd October, as it is essential that the estimates should be forwarded on the 25th October in order that, in accordance with the Colonial Regulations, they may be considered and approved, or otherwise, before the end of the year.\n\nThe Bill was then read a first time.\n\n106",
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        "content_text": "Enclosure 3.\n\nUnion Insurance Society of Canton, Limited.\n\nHongkong, 14th November, 1917.\n\nThe Hon. The Colonial Secretary,\n\nHongkong.\n\nSir,\n\nI am in receipt of yours of the 9th instant and note that the Government has now occasion to utilise the area over which I hold an option for the Portuguese Housing Scheme, and that the Government desire to withdraw the option referred to. Seeing that my verbal assent to the withdrawal of the option was given in deference to the clearly expressed wishes of His Excellency the Governor, the question of objection on my part does not arise.\n\nI am etc.,\n\n(Sd.) C. Montague Ede.",
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        "content_text": "# CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RE-AFFIRM COMMITTEE'S DECISION\n\nThere was a large and thoroughly representative meeting of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber of Commerce Room on April 24th, when certain resolutions were passed which directly concerned the question of the return of Germans to the Colony after the war, and also the remarks made by H.E. the Governor at the last meeting of the Legislative Council when replying to the motion proposed by the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak in connection with the same subject.\n\nMr. Holyoak, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, presided, and he was supported at the head of the room by the Chamber Committee, viz., Hon. Mr. E. Shellim, the Hon. Mr. C. E. Anton, Mr. E. V. D. Parr, Mr. C. Montague Ede, Mr. A. S. D. Cousland, Mr. A. O. Lang, Mr. G. T. Edkins, Mr. S. H. Dodwell, and Mr. N. J. Stahl. There were also present the following:\n\n  \n    A. & S. Hancock\n    (H. Hancock)\n    Arculli Bros.\n    (G. el Arculli)\n  \n  \n    Asiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd.\n    (W. H. Bell and W. Arthur)\n    The Bank Line, Limited\n    (T. A. Loughlin)\n  \n  \n    The Bank of East Asia\n    (N. Yanagita)\n    Banker & Company\n    (A. Bryson)\n  \n  \n    Banque de l'Indo Chine\n    (L. Berindoague)\n    Botelho Bros.\n    (B. J. Botelho)\n  \n  \n    Bradley & Co., Ltd.\n    (F. C. Butcher)\n    British American Tobacco Co., Ltd.\n    (V. L. Fairley)\n  \n  \n    Butterfield & Swire\n    (G. T. Edkins)\n    Caldbeck, Macgregor\n    (F. W. S. Evans)\n  \n  \n    Canadian Pacific Ocean Services, Ltd.\n    (J. H. Wallace)\n    Cawasjee Pallanjee & Co\n    (R. B. Cooper)\n  \n  \n    Carmichael & Clarke\n    (J. B. Thomson)\n    China and Japan Telephone and Electric Co., Ltd.\n    (W. I. Carter)\n  \n  \n    China Light and Power Co., Ltd.\n    (T. Leeman)\n    China Provident Loan and Mortgage Co., Ltd.\n    (H. H. Tayler)\n  \n  \n    China Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.\n    (C. I. P. Hu)\n    China Sugar Refining Co., Ltd.\n    (G. M. Shaw)\n  \n  \n    China Mutual Life Insurance Co., Ltd.\n    (B. W. Tape)\n    Compagnie Des Messageries Maritimes\n    (P. Thomas)\n  \n  \n    Connell Bros.\n    (J. L. M. do Rozario)\n    David Sassoon Co., Ltd.\n    (Hon. Mr. E. Shellim)\n  \n  \n    S. J. David & Co., Ltd.\n    (Archibald David and C. I. Ellis)\n    Dodwell & Co., Ltd.\n    (S. H. Dodwell)\n  \n  \n    Dennys & Bowley\n    (F. B. L. Bowley)\n    Donnelly & Whyte\n    (D. E. Donnelly)\n  \n  \n    Douglas S.S. Co.\n    (H. P. White)\n    Eastern Asphalt Co.\n    (K. S. Morrison)\n  \n  \n    Fire Insurance Association of Hongkong\n    (Sir C. P. Chater, C.M.G.; Mr. H. A. A. M. Williams)\n    Fung Tang\n    (C. M. S. Cartwright, Mr. W. Dunbar, Mr. A. G. Alves)\n  \n  \n    The General Electric Co. of China\n    (A. Basil Raworth)\n    Gilman & Co., Ltd.\n    (W. L. Pattenden)\n  \n  \n    Goddard & Douglas\n    (T. Arthur)\n    The Green Island Cement Co., Limited\n    (M. Gibb)\n  \n  \n    Livingston & Co.\n    (A. O. Lang)\n    Swedish Trading Co., Ltd.\n    (G. Ludin)\n  \n  \n    Hongkong, Canton & Macao Steamboat Co., Ltd.\n    (W. E. Clarke)\n    Hongkong and China Gas Co., Ltd.\n    (George Currie)\n  \n  \n    Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd.\n    (F. Graham)\n    Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd.\n    (W. Brown)\n  \n  \n    Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Co. Ltd.\n    (F. J. Tavares)\n    Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation\n    (N. J. Stabb)\n  \n  \n    Hongkong Tramway Co., Ltd.\n    (W. E. Roberts)\n    Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd.\n    (R. M. Dyer)\n  \n  \n    Hughes & Hough\n    (T. F. Hough)\n    W. G. Humphreys & Co.\n    (W. M. Humphreys and W. G. Humphreys)\n  \n  \n    J. D. Humphreys & Co.\n    (Henry Humphreys)\n    J. D. Hutchison & Co.\n    (T. E. Pearce)\n  \n  \n    Holloway & Newall\n    (A. A. Claxton)\n    S. C. Ismail & Co.\n    (S. E. Ismail)\n  \n  \n    W. C. Jack & Co., Ltd.\n    (W. C. Jack)\n    Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.\n    (Hon. Mr. C. E. Anton)\n  \n  \n    Johnson, Stokes & Master\n    (H. J. C. Goodban)\n    Kailan Mining Administration\n    (J. H. C. Goodban)\n  \n  \n    Lane, Crawford & Co.\n    (A. H. Skelton)\n    Lowe, Bingham & Matthews\n    (A. R. Lowe)\n  \n  \n    Linstead & Davis\n    (F. Maitland)\n    Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co., Ltd.\n    (J. de B. Lancaster)\n  \n  \n    W. R. Loxley & Co.\n    (M. P. Beattie)\n    Leigh & Orange\n    (A. E. Griffin and G. G. Wood)\n  \n  \n    Macdonald & Co.\n    (D. Macdonald)\n    Marine Insurance Association of Hongkong\n    (S. J. Chinchen)\n  \n  \n    Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd.\n    (C. Champkin and E. L. Sim)\n    N. Mody & Co.\n    (H. K. Erani)\n  \n  \n    N. S. Moses & Co.\n    (N. S. Moses)\n    Nestle's Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co.\n    (A. G. Coppin)\n  \n  \n    New Zealand Insurance Co., Ltd.\n    (W. Sinclair)\n    N. Y. K.\n    (B. Mori)\n  \n  \n    Pabaney & Co.\n    (A. B. Avari)\n    Patel & Co.\n    (M. J. Patel and N. B. Karanjia)\n  \n  \n    P. & O. S. N. Co.\n    (E. V. D. Parr)\n    Peninsula & Co.\n    (C. B. Brooke)\n  \n  \n    Reiss & Co.\n    (Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak)\n    Robertson, Wilson & Co.\n    (G. H. Wilson)\n  \n  \n    Alex. Ross & Co.\n    (A. S. D. Cousland and D. K. Moss)\n    E. D. Sassoon & Co.\n    (C. S. Gubbay)\n  \n  \n    Shewan, Tomes & Co.\n    (J. M. Gordon)\n    H. Skott & Co.\n    (G. E. Wetton)\n  \n  \n    Soares & Co.\n    (A. M. L. Soares)\n    Standard Oil Co., of New York\n    (W. D. Kraft)\n  \n  \n    Stewart Bros.\n    (E. Ormiston and H. B. L. Dowbiggin)\n    H. Stephens & Co.\n    (H. Stephens)\n  \n  \n    The Texas Company\n    (J. H. Brister)\n    Thomas Cook & Co.\n    (J. Bentley)\n  \n  \n    Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd.\n    (C. Montague Ede)\n    United Asbestos Oriental Agency, Ltd.\n    (A. Ritchie)\n  \n  \n    Union Trading Co.\n    (S. M. Churn)\n    Union Waterboat Co., Ltd.\n    (G. Morton Smith)\n  \n  \n    Vacuum Oil Co.\n    (C. C. Stark)\n    A. B. Watson Co., Ltd.\n    (H. Humphreys)\n  \n  \n    Wilkinson & Grist\n    (C. E. H. Beavis)\n    Harry Wicking & Co.\n    (A. Forbes)\n  \n  \n    C. E. Warren & Co.\n    (C. E. Warren)\n    Yokohama Specie Bank, Ltd.\n    (E. Ôno)\n  \n  \n    Yuan Hop Hong\n    (S. H. Leung)\n    Mr. E. A. M. Williams (Secretary)\n    \n  \n\nThe Hon. Mr. HOLYOAK, who was loudly applauded as he entered the room, and also when he rose to speak, said:— As it is past the hour for which this meeting was called I will proceed to address the meeting upon the subject for which you have been called together this afternoon. Briefly it is this. That a resolution which was unanimously adopted by your elected committee was rejected in the Legislative Council, and we have now brought it before the meeting to endorse or not as seems fitting to you.\n\nThe resolution which I have to propose, and which in substance is identically the same as that proposed in the Legislative Council in your name, is as follows:-\"It is the opinion of the Chamber that it is in the best interest of the Colony of Hongkong that persons of German nationality should be excluded therefrom for a period of at least ten years following the declaration of peace; and, that, subsequently, they be only admitted into the Colony under strict licence.\"\n\nNow, gentlemen, we contend that, speaking on behalf of the Chamber, there was not the slightest need on the part of the Government to debate this resolution. (Applause.) It was largely academic, it did not seek legislation, it merely asked that the considered, and carefully considered, opinion of your elected Committee should be put before the authorities at Home, who are shortly to meet to consider this very question.\n\nWe claim that we have a right to a voice, inasmuch as while the greater Colonies will be represented directly by their own representatives, we as a Crown Colony will be represented by the Secretary of State for the Colonies, and therefore a direct pronouncement from this Chamber in no uncertain manner should be sent Home, quite apart from Government despatches and recommendations which might not be known to us.\n\nNow, gentlemen, we further contend that this resolution was never seriously discussed by the Government in Council, and that His Excellency's speech, if it was not flippant in argument, was at any rate unfortunate, to say the least of it, in its choice of language.",
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        "content_text": "36\n\ndistributed throughout the country, and by the Asiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd., for the distribution of kerosene and liquid fuel. Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co., Ltd., have a departmental store in Bangkok.\n\nThe total number of British subjects in Siam has been estimated at not less than 10,000, of which the great majority are Straits Chinese. The number of British-born subjects is approximately 1,000, including the official and business communities and the missionaries.\n\nGerman Activity and Influence.-German activity and influence in Siam is of comparatively recent growth, but has become increasingly felt of late years, and before the war was second only to the British, German enterprise and initiative is manifested in three distinct spheres, in each of which the efforts of her agents have been directed towards the national aim of extending Germany's political and economic interest in the country. The three main German spheres of activity are:-\n\n(a) The Official Sphere, where, in the capacity of advisers and administrators of the Government railways and the Department of Posts and Telegraphs, German officials have been able to wield considerable influence.\n\n(b) The Mercantile Sphere. The German firms in Bangkok entered the field 10 many years after their British rivals, but during the past years their competition has been increasingly felt, particularly in the import trade.\n\n(c) The Shipping Sphere. German activity under this head has already been referred to. Their shipping policy has been a deliberately selfish one, with the sole aim of securing for their nationals the greater portion of the import business, even at the expense of shipping dividends.\n\nThe German control of the Siamese State Railways dates from the award of the contract for the Bangkok-Korat line to an English engineer in 1892, and the appointment of an unsuccessful German tenderer as Director of Siamese State Railways to supervise the carrying out of the contract, The natural result of this anomalous position was constant friction, until, in 1896, the Government cancelled the contract, stopped the work, and took over the construction in addition to the direction of the line. The financial management of the railways was for some years a cause of friction between the Financial and the Public Works Departments of the Government, the German railway director advancing the theory that money allotted to railways in the annual financial budget of the kingdom must be under his absolute control, to be accounted for only to H.M. the King, and not to H.M. Ministry of Finance whence the budget issued. Furthermore, after the cancellation of the British contract, the director insisted that the purchase of all material must be left to himself alone, to be conducted by private tender, or without tender at all, as seemed to him best. The efforts of the Finance Ministry and its British adviser to ascertain how the large sums of money annually voted for railways was being spent were met by violent protests from the director, and indignant objection from the German Minister in Bangkok. It was not until the failure of a Leipzig bank, involving the loss of a sum of Siamese money which should have been in the Bangkok Treasury, effectively demonstrated the unsoundness of the system, that a better system of control was introduced. The management of the railways has suffered considerably from an excess of officialism. During the early period of construction almost all the material was bought in Germany, but since the insistence of the Finance Department upon an open and equitable system of tendering, most of the rails and bridge girders have been imported from the United Kingdom, the locomotives from Germany, and the carriages and waggons from the United Kingdom and Belgium.\n\nIt should be noted here that in the spring of 1909 the Siamese Railway Department signed an agreement with the Government of the British Federated Malay States, by which it secured a loan of 1,000,000l. for the purpose of extending the Siamese lines southwards from Petchaburi through Southern Siam, to link up with the Federated Malay States railway system. By this agreement, the British Government secures considerable influence throughout the length of the Siamo-Malay Peninsula to the exclusion of other foreign Powers. This railway will bring Bangkok appreciably nearer to Penang and Singapore and the great mail and traffic route through the Straits of Malacca, and will at the same time develop the fertile regions of Southern Siam which are at present unexploited.\n\nThe construction of this line is now well in hand, and the junction of the Malay States railways with the Siamese lines is expected to be effected towards the end of 1917. The port of Prai, opposite to Penang, is being developed, and it is expected\n\n37\n\nthat the development of Northern Malaya and Southern Siam will bring greatly increased trade to Penang, which will then become the nearest port of call to Bangkok for the through mail steamers. In addition, the construction of a line to the eastwards through the States of Pahang and Kelantan, which will develop the eastern states of the peninsula, is being accelerated. The inauguration of through rail connections will do more than anything else to cement the bonds of mutual interest between the colony and its great economic dependency, and to stimulate the growing trade between Singapore and Bangkok.\n\nThe German control of the Siamese Posts and Telegraphs is vested in a Director-General and two deputies. These officials are employees of the German Postal Administration, and their services are lent to Siam by the German Government.\n\nIn the mercantile sphere, German activity is centred in the hands of her merchants in Bangkok. The German houses are few in number and, with two exceptions, are of recent establishment. The principal German merchants are:-\n\nA. Markwald & Co., Ltd.-Established in 1850 as rice millers, importers and exporters, this house has the distinction of being the second oldest European firm of its kind in Siam. The company's head office is that of the well-known shipping firm of Rickmers, of Bremen, and Messrs. Markwald & Co. provide the Rickmers steamers with the bulk of their cargoes of rice. They operate one of the most modern rice mills in Bangkok, and were the pioneers of the bulk petroleum business in Siam, for which they constructed large tanks on behalf of the Shell Transport Co., Ltd. The firm are agents for the Austrian Lloyd and the Osaka Shosen Kaisha, and have a large fire and marine insurance business, holding, before the war, inter alia, the agencies of the London and Lancashire Fire Insurance Co. and the North British and Mercantile Insurance Co.\n\nWindsor & Co., Ltd., of Bangkok and Hamburg, were founded, in 1873, under the style of Windsor, Redlich & Co. This house is the principal German shipping and import firm in the trade, and holds the agency for the Norddeutscher Lloyd lines both to Singapore and to Hong Kong. The great bulk of the transhipment cargo from Europe via Singapore has therefore passed through its hands, and it should be noted that most unscrupulous use has been made of the trade information thereby acquired. Messrs. Windsor & Co. conducted the largest shipping and insurance business in Bangkok, and held, before the war, the agencies of many important British companies, including\n\nThe Canadian Pacific Railway Royal Mail S.S. Line.\n\nArchibald Currie & Co.'s Australian and Indian S.S. Line.\n\nThe Shan Line.\n\nBritish and Foreign Marine Insurance Co., Ltd.\n\nChina Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.\n\nChina Traders Insurance Co., Ltd.\n\nLaw, Union and Rock Insurance Co., Ltd.\n\nLondon and Provincial Marine and General Insurance Co., Ltd.\n\nManufacturers' Life Insurance Co.\n\nNew Zealand Insurance Co., Ltd.\n\nScottish Union and National Insurance Co.\n\nSouth British Insurance Co., Ltd.\n\nState Assurance Co., Ltd.\n\nSun Life Assurance Company of Canada.\n\nUnion Assurance Society, Ltd.\n\nUnion Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd.\n\nThe Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd.\n\nIt cannot be too strongly urged that after the war these companies should be urged to place their agencies in British hands.\n\nBehn, Meyer & Co., Ltd. This well-known German house, with headquarters at Singapore and Hamburg, and branches throughout the Straits, Netherlands Indies and the Philippines, opened its Bangkok office in 1907, and the following year took over the business of Schmidt, Fertsch & Co. The firm has conducted a general shipping and agency business, and its competition has been most keenly felt in piece goods and general imports. The British agencies held by it include--\n\nThe North Western Insurance Co., Manchester.\n\nThe Western Assurance Co.\n\n£3\n\n615",
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        "content_text": "# HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, \nHONGKONG, December 30th, 1916.\n\n## Account Union Rice Mill, Saigon.\n\nIn name of  \n5 Powers of Attorney  \nAccount Capt. Hans Stehr.\n\n### List of Securities held on account of the Custodian of Enemy Property, formerly held by the Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, account the Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, account their Constituents.\n\nIn name of  \nMrs. Elisabeth Luise Schubart.  \n125 shares Humphreys Estate & Finance Co.\n\nAccount Capt. Enigk,  \n2 Wills-1 in German and 1 in English dated 26th November, 1908...\n\nAccount Mr. & Mrs. F. W. Leuschner.  \n1 Deutsch-Asiatische Bank Hongkong Fixed Deposit $610.35 due 27th October, 1913\n\nAccount Netherlands Trading Society.  \n1 Sealed cover-contents unknown\n\nAccount Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, Berlin.  \n38 shares Hongkong and Shanghai Bank\n\nAccount Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, Hongkong. Effecten Conto.  \n16 Debentures Club Germania of $100 each @ 7%.\n\nAccount O. von der Heyde, Bremen,  \n1 Debenture Club Germania $100 @ 7%.  \n8 Debentures do.  \n18 shares Peak Hospital $50 (Non-interest Bearing).\n\nAccount Dr. K. Justi.  \n25 shares Hongkong Land Investment Karl Justi.\n\nAccount Hugo Kummel, Berlinchen.  \n1 Power of Attorney in favour of Deutsch-Asiatische Bank dated 8th May, 1907 Hugo Kummel.\n\nAccount Dr. O. Muller.  \n1 Power of Attorney in favour of Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, dated 15th December, 1913  \n10 shares Union Insurance Society  \n27 shares Peak Hospital  \n1 Equitable Life Assurance Policy £1,500  \n1 China Mutual Life Assurance Policy £1,500.  \n1 Deutsch-Asiatische Bank Hongkong Fixed Deposit $14,500 due 1st April, 1915  \n1 Deutsch-Asiatische Bank Hongkong Fixed Deposit $7,900 due 2nd July, 1915\n\nAccount Rev. Peter de Maria.  \n160 shares Singapore United Rubber Plantations,  \n50 shares Bukit Sembawang Rubber\n\nAccount Speidel & Co., Saigon.  \nOscar Hugo Armin Muller. do.  \nPeter de Maria. do.  \n35 shares Hongkong & Whampoa Dock Co.  \n200 shares Green Island Cements  \n5 shares China Fire Insurance  \n1 Power of Attorney in favour of Deutsch-Asiatische Bank dated 19th March, 1907\n\nAccount Orient Rice Mill, Saigon.  \n1 Power of Attorney in favour of Deutsch-Asiatische Bank dated 7th July, 1905.\n\nAccount Walter Speidel, Saigon.  \n5 shares Hongkong & Shanghai Bank Speidel & Co. do. do. Walter Speidel.\n\nAccount Consul Dr. E. A. Voretzsch (Halbsfond), (See heading G. E. Anderson). E. A. Voretzsch.  \n50 shares Hongkong, Canton & Macao Steamboat Co...\n\nAccount Consul Dr. E. A. Voretzsch.  \n2 shares Hongkong & Shanghai Bank.  \n200 shares Pusing Bharu Tin Mines  \n200 shares do. do.  \n100 shares Hongkong Tramway Co.  \n1 Power of Attorney in favour of Deutsch-Asiatische Bank dated 22nd March, 1910  \nTransfers Hans Stehr.\n\nAccount Richard Weine.  \n1 Sealed cover-contents unknown  \n1 Sealed cover-contents unknown\n\nAccount Fr. Wandres.\n\nAccount Erwin von Koch,  \nCredit of Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, Hamburg, dated 26th January, 1914, for Marks 10,000.\n\nAccount H. Wolf.  \n1 Power of Attorney in favour of Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, dated 12th November, 1902.\n\nAccount Captain D. Reimers.  \n1 Power of Attorney in favour of Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, dated 17th January, 1910,\n\nAccount Dr. P. von Schab.  \n1 Power of Attorney in favour of Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, Shanghai, dated 26th January, 1905.\n\nAccount Consul Dr. H. G. Marchwald,  \n1 Power of Attorney in favour of Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, dated 12th October, 1910.\n\nAccount Dr. K. Hoch.  \n1 Power of Attorney in favour of Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, dated 23rd April, 1912.\n\n## Account Reuter, Brockelmann & Co.\n\n| Document | Description | Date |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Crown Lease | Shamcen Lot 39 | 18th August, 1887 |\n| Absolute Assignment | Shameen Lot 22, B. Eduljes to E. Mendosjee | 16th March, 1886 |\n| Crown Lease | Shameen Lot 22 | 3rd September, 1861 |\n| Assignment | Shameen Lot 22, R. C. Vania and another to Capt. R. Martin and others | 16th July, 1887 |\n| Attested Copy Power of Attorney | E. Mandosjee to W. H. Brereton | 8th January, 1874 |\n| Power of Attorney | F. A. A. B. Brockelmann to E. C. L. Reuter and another | 30th September, 1887 |\n| Assignment | 2 equal undivided third parts or shares of and in the Equity of Redemption of Shameen Lot 39, F. A. A. B. Brockelmann to E. C. L. Reuter and another | 18th June, 1889 |\n| Power of Attorney | E. R. Fuhrmann to C. G. B. Nouchen | 17th October, 1894 |\n| Assignment of Lease | 1/3rd undivided share Shameen Lots 22 and 39 Administrator E. C. L. Reuter Deed and F. A. A. B. Brockelmann | 17th October, 1894 |\n| L'Administration re Estate E. C. L. Reuter Deed (Will annexed) |  | 10th March, 1894, Mom, No. 22805, 23910 |\n| Assignment | 1/3rd undivided share Shameen Lots 22 and 39 N. McDonald and another to F. A. A. B. Brekelmann | 31st December, 1898 |\n| Mortgage | 2 equal undivided third parts Shameen Lots 22 and 39 E. C. L. Reuter and another to Capt. R. Martin | 16th June, 1888 |\n| Transfer of Mortgage | one equal undivided third part Shameen Lots 22 and 39, N. McDonald and another to F. L. Naumann and Reassignment endorsed | 14th May, 1909 |\n| Reassignment endorsed | Shameen Lots 22 and 39, F. A. A. B. Brockelmann and others to F. L. Naumann | 31st December, 1898, 14th May, 1909 |\n| Mortgage | G. C. Moxon |  |\n| Mortgage | J. W. Taylor |  |\n| Mortgage | Alfred Petersen |  |",
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        "content_text": "## Documents Related to Shameen Lots 22 and 39\n\nAssignment, Shameen Lots 22 and 39, E. R. Fuhrmann to J. F. H. Heyn and another, 29th October, 1908.\n\nAttested Copy Power of Attorney J. F. H. Heyn to F. A. A. B. Brockelmann and E. R. Fuhrmann, 26th June, 1890.\n\nLetter of Administration re F. A. A. B. Brockelmann Deceased (Will annexed), 26th March, 1903. Memorial No. 33851.\n\nLetter of Administration re F. L. Naumann Deceased (Will annexed), 29th June, 1906. Memorial No. 47043.\n\nMortgage, Shameen Lots 22 and 39 to secure banking facilities J. F. H. Heyn and another to A. Koehn, 15th May, 1909.\n\nValuation Report 26th February, 1909, by Palmer and Turner Shameen Lots 22 and 39 $120,000.\n\nCopy Valuation Report 13th July, 1908, by Purnell and Paget Shameen Lots 22 and 39 $152,082.\n\n6 Insurance Policies, viz., 3 Commercial Union Insurance Co., 2 Yorkshire Fire Insurance Co., and 1 New Zealand Fire Insurance Co., on Lots 22 and 39, Shameen, Canton.\n\n## Accounts and Assets\n\n* Account Siemens China Co.\n  * 1 Locked box, marked \"Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, Box No. 11.\" \n* Account G. E. Anderson.\n  * (See also under Consul Dr. E. A. Voretzsch.)\n* 6 shares Hongkong and Shanghai Bank in name of G. E. Anderson. These shares were transferred from the name of Dr. E. A. Voretzsch. They were formerly held a/c Consul Dr. E. A. Voretzsch (Hilfsfond).\n\n## Accounts and Correspondence\n\n* Account Orient Rice Mill, Union Rice Mill, and Speidel & Co.\n* Correspondence with Hongkong Government re withdrawal of funds from the Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, Hongkong, of Union Rice Mill, Orient Rice Mill, and Speidel & Co.\n* 1 Bundle of correspondence relating to Orient Rice Mill, Union Rice Mill, and Speidel & Co. (2 letters from Mattei & Luya, 1 letter from China Fire Insurance Company, Limited, 1 copy of letter to H. J. Gedge, 1 copy of letter to Mattei & Luya.)\n* Drafts drawn by:\n  | Entity          | Amount   |\n  |---------------|----------|\n  | Orient Rice Mill | $1,400   |\n  | do.             | $14,000  |\n  | do.             | $10,500  |\n  | Union Rice Mill  |          |\n  | Speidel & Co.    |          |\n  | do.             |          |\n  | do.             |          |\n  | do.             |          |\n  | do.             |          |\n  | do.             |          |\n\nFor the Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation,\n**H. C. SANDFORD**,\nActing Chief Accountant.\n\n*NOTE - Withdrawn and handed to Liquidator of Siemens Co. of Berlin per Notarial Certificate 18th January, 1917.\n\n† NOTE 2. Originally 9 shares. 3 shares sold by authority for benefit of Hilfsfond.\n\n‡ NOTE 3. Withdrawn by the Liquidator and handed to the Chief Accountant, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on 13th March, 1918.\n\nPage 126  \nPrinted by NORONHA & Co. 45, Des Vœux Road Central, Hongkong.",
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        "content_text": "COPY.\n\nFolio 159\n\nH.B.M. Consulate General,  \nYunnanfu, March 1st, 1918.\n\nYour Excellency,\n\nI have the honour to enclose, herewith, copy of a letter which I have this day addressed to the following British firms in Hongkong: Messrs. Jardine Matheson & Co., Messrs. Butterfield & Swire, The British American Tobacco Company, Messrs. Dodwell & Co., Messrs. Reiss & Co. and the Union Insurance Society of Canton, on the subject of providing scholarships for Yunnan students at the Hongkong University. Such a scheme as I have outlined would, I think, materially assist British interests in this province, and I trust that you will use your influence to induce British firms in Hongkong to subscribe generously.\n\nI have, &c.,  \n(Sd.) Herbert Goffe,  \nConsul General.\n\nHis Excellency  \nSir F. H. May, K.C.M.G.,  \n&c., &c., &c.,  \nHongkong.",
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        "content_text": "## CONFIDENTIAL.\n\nSir,\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,  \nHONGKONG. 6th June, 1918.\n\nWith reference to your Confidential Circular of the 22nd March, 1918, on the subject of the Government War Risks Insurance Scheme, I have the honour to inform you that though the scheme started at the outbreak of war was pretty generally made use of in London and Home ports, it was found too difficult to work from Hongkong and the Far East generally, but in 1915 there was very little difference between the Government and market rates.\n\n2. In 1916, however, there being a marked difference between the two rates, the Union Insurance Society of Canton at Hongkong made arrangements whereby shippers could effect insurance with the Government in London through the Society's branches. The new method of rating difference premiums for different voyages instead of a flat rate is known to all shippers and Insurance Companies.\n\n3. I am informed that the Government scheme would be of far greater use to local shippers if policies could be issued and claims paid in Hongkong, and if it could be arranged for the Colonial Government to set up a branch of the War Risk Insurance in Hongkong. The Union Insurance Society...\n\nThe Right Honourable  \nWALTER LONG, M.P.,  \n&c.,  \n&c.,  \n&c.",
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        "content_text": "# Enclosure 4.\nFirms to which the Members of the Tribunal, and Assessors belong.\n\n**The Honourable Mr. E.H.Sharp, O.B.E., K.C., Chairman.**\nBarrister-at-Law.\n\n| Name | Firm/Position |\n| --- | --- |\n| The Honourable Mr. D. Landale | Messrs.Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. |\n| Mr. W. Adamson | Messrs. Shewan, Tomes & Co. |\n| Mr. G. S. Archbutt | Union Insurance Society of Canton, Limited, Hongkong. |\n| Commander C. W. Beckwith, R.N. | Harbour Master |\n| Mr. T. F. Hough | Auctioneer &c. |\n| Mr. A. O. Lang | Mesars.Gibb, Livingston & Co. |\n| Lieutenant-Colonel W.H.Passby, R.G.A. | (Military) |\n| Mr. G. M. Young | Messrs.Butterfield & Swire |\n| Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher | Assistant Colonial Secretary |\n\n**Assessors.**\n\n| Name | Firm/Position |\n| --- | --- |\n| The Honourable Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C. | Barrister-at-Law. |\n| The Honourable Mr. P. H. Holyoak | Messrs. Reiss & Co. |\n| Mr. N. J. Stabb, O.B.E. | Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. |",
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        "content_text": "**CONFIDENTIAL**\n\nEnclosure!\n\nSir,\n\n183  \n46034  \nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,  \nHONGKONG, 24th July, 1918.\n\nWith reference to previous correspondence on the subject of War Propaganda, I have the honour to transmit the enclosed copy of a report by the Postmaster-General, Secretary of a small Committee which I appointed in March last to manage War Propaganda in and from Hongkong, on the subject of the various activities of the Committee. The Committee is constituted as follows:-\n\n| Name | Position/Company |\n| --- | --- |\n| Mr. C. Montague Ede | General Manager of the Union Insurance Society of Canton |\n| Mr. L. N. Leefa | Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. |\n| Mr. F. A. Perry | Manager of the British American Tobacco Company |\n| Mr. S. B. C. Ross | Postmaster-General (Secretary) |\n\n2. As the Committee were without funds they have been relying on the generosity of private individuals to cover their expenses. I attach copy of a minute by Mr. S. B. C. Ross setting out the expenses which have been incurred by Mr. C. M. Ede and other members of his Committee and indicating the need for funds. I have authorised the reimbursement of the sum of £5209.64 to the gentlemen who paid it and I have to ask your covering authority for that expenditure and for a monthly subvention of $5,000 to the Committee as from the ...\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE  \nWALTER LONG, M.P.  \n&c.,  \n&c.,  \n&c.",
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        "content_text": "223 \n\nThe members of the Tribunal which dealt with these cases comprised, in addition to the Chairman (Mr. E. H. Sharp, K.C., O.B.E.), Colonel Passby and Commander Beckwith, no less than five prominent members of the Commercial Community.\n\n3.\n\nMessrs. Butterfield and Swire gave notice of appeal against this decision and on the 25th instant the appeal was heard by the Governor-in-Council with 3 Assessors (Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., Mr. N. J. Stabb, and Mr. C. H. P. Hay, Acting Manager of the Union Insurance Society of Canton, appointed temporarily in the place of Mr. P. H. Holyoak absent from the Colony). After an exhaustive hearing at which I read the message from the Shipping Controller communicated in your code telegram of the 20th instant, the Council decided as follows:-\n\n| Name | Decision |\n| --- | --- |\n| Mr. Johnstone | No exemption: unanimously. |\n| Mr. McIntyre | No exemption. The three Assessors, Sir C. P. Chater and the Director of Public Works voting for 3 months exemption. |\n| Mr. Rawlinson | No exemption. In this case the Assessors, and all the Members of Council, except His Excellency the General Officer Commanding, advised an exemption for 3 months. |\n\nI felt myself however unable conscientiously to accept the advice of the majority on the following grounds:-\n\n(a). The youth of the clerk in question.\n\n(b). His subordinate position in which he can without doubt be satisfactorily replaced by one of the many candidates offering locally to replace men released for His Majesty's Armies. This list is an extraordinarily strong one.",
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        "content_text": "## HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nIn the Post Office, one 3rd grade Clerk has been promoted to be Deputy Superintendent, Money Order Office, while the 2nd grade Postal Clerks have been increased by one. Under Other Charges, large savings are shown under the head \"Carriage of Mails,\" due to the higher exchange and the closing of the Siberian Route.\n\n## Kowloon-Canton Railway\n\nIn the Kowloon-Canton Railway, under \"Personal Emoluments,\" it will be noticed that the number of watchmen has been increased, especially in the Locomotive Yard at Hunghom. This latter increase was made at the end of last year, when a number of thefts had occurred, and it is satisfactory to be able to report that since the extra watchmen were engaged and regular beats instituted, there have been no further thefts. Under \"Maintenance of Way-Works and Stations\" and \"Other Charges,\" the cost of the biennial painting of bridges and tunnels is estimated at $3,000, while larger sums than last year have been provided for the repairs to staff quarters and station buildings. The time has arrived when the sleepers originally laid require extensive renewals, for which a sum of $15,000 has been entered.\n\nIn the office of the Locomotive Superintendent, a 3rd grade Draughtsman is required. The Locomotive Superintendent has to work long hours to cope single-handed with the very responsible work of keeping the engines and rolling-stock generally in good running order, and it has become practically impossible for him to continue making the necessary drawings. An extra fitter on daily wages has also been provided for. Under \"Other Charges,\" it is particularly satisfactory to note that, notwithstanding the increase in the cost of most materials, it is hoped to make a small saving on this year's estimates.\n\nUnder \"Traffic Expenses-Personal Emoluments,\" it is proposed to promote five station-masters from the 5th to the 4th grade, as the salaries drawn by them are not considered sufficient remuneration for the long hours they have to work and the responsible nature of their duties.\n\nThe Fanling branch line still fails to pay its way, but it is useful as a feeder to the main line. A small saving is shown in the estimated cost of working the line next year.\n\nUnder \"Special Expenditure,\" a vote of $45,000 is required for the platform awnings. As it is impossible to get materials from England, the work will now be carried into effect locally. The sum of $10,220 is required to complete the wharf opposite the new goods-shed at Kowloon. The siding at Shatin, for which a sum of $6,640 has been provided, is required in order to obviate delays which sometimes occur in dealing with the traffic.\n\nThe greatest economy has been exercised in preparing the estimates of expenditure in connection with the railway compatible with safety and efficiency, and I can only express a hope that events for which we have long waited may before long lead to a more satisfactory return on the very large capital expended.\n\nA reduction of $223,381 is shown in the amount estimated for this year under the heading \"Charge on account of public debt\" due to the higher exchange.\n\nThere are doubtless old residents in this Colony who will note with regret that by his death, the portion of his pension paid by this Colony to the late Mr. Charles Vandeleur Creagh has ceased. He served with distinction, after leaving Hongkong, as Secretary to the Government of Perak, and as Governor of British North Borneo.\n\nThe balance of revenue over expenditure is estimated to amount to $2,206,319, which, added to the estimated balance at the end of this year, makes a total of $6,801,531.\n\nIt is proposed to take the second reading of this bill on the 17th October.\n\n## The Colony's War Contributions\n\nBefore I conclude, I wish to refer, as briefly as possible, to the help rendered by the Colony to His Majesty's Government during the past year in carrying on the war. I will bring the figures given by the Governor in his address last October up to date.\n\nThe amounts invested in War Loans through the British Banks by companies and individuals in the Colony up to the 27th September are as follows:\n| Loan Type | Amount |\n| --- | --- |\n| British Government, Straits Settlement, Federated Malay States, and Indian Government loans | £5,875,000 |\n| United States War Loans | £177,000 |\n| **Total** | **£6,052,000** |\n\nIn addition to the sum of $5,000,000 presented to His Majesty's Government for war purposes in 1916, and presented this year a sum of £550,000, while the special war assessment produced last year a sum of $504,984 and for the first nine months of this year $756,000, all of which has been paid over to the Imperial Authorities.\n\nUp to the present date, 579 men have proceeded from the Colony on active service with His Majesty's Forces. The year has been marked by the passing of the Military Service Ordinance, imposing one of the first compulsory service outside the Crown Colonies to take this step, and the fact that, after a very careful review by the General Military Service Tribunal of every individual case coming under the Ordinance, comparatively few men have been enrolled, shows that a high percentage of the available man-power of the Colony had already seized the opportunity of joining-up.\n\nThe Hongkong and South China War Savings Association, which was established in January, 1917, had received up to the end of September the sum of $2,696,274 Straits Currency-an increase of $1,674,834 over the sum received on the same date last year-while during the year, the membership of the Association rose from 787 to 1,110. I desire again to record what a great boon this Association has been to the small investor, and to express to the Union Insurance Society of Canton the appreciation felt in this Colony for the valuable services so willingly rendered to the public in this matter.\n\nAt the end of September, 1917, the total sum remitted to various funds in aid of war work and to charities in connection with the war was over £77,000, and the sum expended locally for the working parties and in other ways was $84,030. The former figure has been raised during the year to £142,122-which includes the fine results of \"Our Day,\" St. George's Day, and a new date, namely, \"Kowloon Day\" on January 1st-and the latter figure to $144,568.\n\nI feel sure that you will wish me to give expression to the feelings of intense admiration with which this Colony, in common with the rest of the Empire, has watched during the past three months the magnificent victories won by our armies overseas and those of our gallant Allies.\n\nThe achievements of Marshal Foch, uniting to the best advantage the efforts of the Commanders on all the fronts, will go down to the ages as one of the grandest figures in military history; while out of many fine exploits, the British people will never forget how those brave and devoted volunteer crews added lustre to the records of our Navy by their dauntless courage in sealing up the ports of Ostend and Zeebrugge in the face of a most powerful and merciless fire by the enemy. In some of these great doings, the men from this Colony have had a share.\n\nForty-three... These figures do not include the sum of £31,447 subscribed to the Prince of Wales' Fund up to the 31st December, 1915. The St. Andrew's Society of Hongkong also raised a sum of £7,047 last November, and, I understand, intends this year to surpass all its previous efforts.\n\nThe various parties of ladies working for the Queen Mary's Needle Work Guild and private working parties have continued to send throughout the year large quantities of garments and bandages for the use of the troops on all fronts, and letters of appreciation received bear testimony to the great value of their work.\n\nCorrespondence from all the regular troops in the garrison has continued to be forwarded free of charge through the post, and from the 1st January to the end of September, 195,135 letters, 3,656 postcards, and 7,479 other articles, mostly newspapers, have been transmitted.",
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        "content_text": "## 127 \n\n**Crown Agents** \n\n1918 \n\ndate **Oct.** \n\n**Last previous Paper.** \n\n6.0.3. \n\n48873. \n\n**HONG KONG** \n\n50957 \n\n**C.O** \n\n50957 \n\n**REC2** \n\n**OCT 18** \n\nRe-insurance of St Hong Port's liability, \nconscripted \n\nVAARAL states results of comm with Legal General Assurance companies. \nVorwich Union \nCoffy \npaid 26818 \nature C. Agents 8 Nov /18. \n\n1. \n\n**Next subsequent Paper.** \n\nWODNY 52191 \n\nMr. Grindle: \n\nI do not think there is any intention to re-insure in the matter of compensation for disablement. As regards reinsurance on lives it is desirable that the Colony should safeguard itself, but it will be difficult for the C.A. to negotiate cover here in the absence of particulars as to the men. I think the H.K. Govt. had better negotiate out there with the Agents of the Companies. Copy of this to Gov. as marking as above; and send C.A. copy of our desp. \n`(14174 h)` Wt. 5426-16. 80m, 1107 D&S. & 122: 41. \n\n**A&C** \n29.10.18 \n\n**E.D.** 29.10.18 \n\nat du",
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        "content_text": "# Misc. 1424\n\n**ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE CROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES THE ABOVE REFERENCE AND THE DATE OF THIS LETTER BEING QUOTED.**\n\nCROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES  \n50957  \nMILLBANK,  \n128 WESTMINSTER,  \nLONDON, S.W. 1.  \n22nd October, 1918.\n\nSir,\n\nReferring to your letter of the 25th September, 45111/1918, I have the honour to state that we have communicated with several leading Life Insurance Companies respecting the re-insurance of the liability of the Government of Hong Kong in connection with the conscription of men for India.\n\n2. I enclose a copy of a letter from the Norwich Union Life Insurance Company, with a list of questions which represent generally the information which will be required before insurance can be effected, or rates quoted.\n\n3. We have also interviewed a representative of the Legal and General Life Insurance Office. He explained that the Government liability for disablement allowance could not be reinsured, especially in view of the fact that the amount of the allowance is to be fixed later in each case by the Government of Hong Kong. We are not clear whether reinsurance of the liability of this allowance was contemplated; but there appear to be other reasons why it could not be effected. For example, a policy against disablement must, we are informed, be an accident policy, which would be valid only from year to year, and is not applicable to disablement through illness.\n\n4. As regards the necessity of specifying the age of each man to be insured, we understand that the Legal and General Office might be able to quote \"Block\" rates,\n\nUnder Secretary of State,  \nColonial Office.",
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        "content_text": "i.e. a uniform rate for all men between certain age limits. This office also might be able to make a concession for disablement on payment of an additional premium in the form of non-liability for premium on the Life Policy during the period of disablement.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour obedient servant,\n\nBeachus\n\nfor Crown Agents.\n\n14\n`M/H1C. 1424`\n\nCOPY\n\nC. O.\n\n50957 129\n\nNorwich Union Life Insurance Society to Crown Agents\n\nGentlemen,\n\nREC? Norwich Union 2.\nPre 23 OCT\nPiccadilly, W.1. 9th October, 1918.\n\nYour letter \"M/Misc.1424\" of 5th inst. was duly received and we are very interested in your enquiry, but without further particulars it is impossible to give it full consideration. I therefore annex, as suggested over the telephone, a list of questions which we should be glad to have replies to before dealing with the matter.\n\nYour obedient Servant,\n\n(Sgd.) O.O.S. Wimbush\nWest End Manager.\n\nA copy of our ordinary prospectus is sent herewith and your particular attention is drawn to the slip I have pasted on the back of it dealing with Indian risks.\n\n(Intl.) O.W.\n\n## NORWICH UNION LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY\n\n### List of Questions\n\n| # | Question |\n|---|----------|\n| 1 | Number of men? |\n| 2 | Dates of birth of each man? |\n| 3 | Nationality? |\n| 4 | For what purpose are the men going to India? |\n| 5 | By what line of steamers will they travel and the port of debarkation? |\n| 6 | What will the men do when they arrive in India. Will their work be Garrison Duty or will they be sent on to Mesopotamia? |\n| 7 | For what length of time is the Insurance to run and on what plan. That is to say, is the Insurance to be payable:- <br> (1) At any time in the event of death, with premiums payable for the whole term of life, or for a limited period of years only? <br> (2) In the event of death during a limited period of years only. <br> (3) In the event of death at any time up to a certain age only, when the capital sum assured would be payable in case of survivance? |\n| 8 | Full details of the disability clause required? |",
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        "content_text": "# and it \nmust take the responsibility of checking \nfor these.\n\nIn view of ssc is of the rous which allows \n- the prosit made is the place when the \nCoys forad vero tired to count for and \nSuljil to \nthe deposit required by the ride I do not think that \nor colonial company could \ncomplain of having to comply \nwith a requirement \nchallenging \nin China, to which all other British companies operative, \nwill chime in with subject.\n\nI would propose to act with regard to (2) that provided the **BofT** agree to extend the provision of the order \nto British companies registered in the \nU.K. operating \nin China the **SofM** action to a similar \nextension in the \ncase of British \nColonies (other than Hong Kong) \nand also operating \nin Amoy \nI \nshall \nput all \nBritish companies operating in \nthat country on the same \nfooting.\n\nAs regards (!) = (2) in reply, that \nit will have \nappeared from the Crow of it his days of \n27 Feb transmitting the orgue that \n`XCR(21235)` \nand `XCR(28283)` \n$100,000 \nhe is \nin favour of extending the provisions \nof the order both to China Companies and to Hong Kong companies operating in China.\n\nSo far \nas they \nare not already covered by the \nprovisions of the **SofM** \nand that the \n**SofM** concurs in this suggestion, subject \nto any \nviews which Her Majesty's \nGovernment in the \nU.K. \nmay have as to \"China companies\" which \nare mainly the concern of the **BofT**.\n\nI add that in this letter of 10 June to this \noffice \nthe **Defet** (of which the **SofM** has already \nreceived \na copy from the **BofT**) agrees \nto the suggestion that the **Bric** \n**SW.h** amend \nso as to apply the \nprovisions of the order to Hong Kong \ncompanies operating in China.\n\n**J.J.R.**\nSufficiently, \n2/7/18\n\nThe Canada Loanance \n$69,2.715 \ndoes not apply to \nfire insurance (as if Canadian Law requires $50,000. In New Zealand This Marine Assurance could have branch offices but there are provisions \nas to capital investment) (see **Confaisal 1226-1508** $$ 326 staff) - In the Union \nof Australia, the law is in the Provincial & State acts, but after the Great fire of \nabout 1912 it might be \nextended.",
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        "content_text": "## Colonial Office\n\nWith reference to your letter of the 8th November, c.a. No.50957, respecting the re-insurance of the Hong Kong Government's liability in connection with conscription of men for India, we have communicated with the Legal and General Life Assurance Office and also with the Norwich Union Life Insurance Society, and both Companies state that they have no Agent in Hong Kong, the latter adding, however, that they have several in India and could easily transact any business for the Hong Kong Government. I suggest, therefore, if the matter is, in present circumstances, still of importance, that the Governor should be informed of this and recommended to \n\nP.T.O.",
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        "content_text": "## EX-OFFICERS.\n\n| No. | Rank | Regt. | Age | Medical Notes | Qualifications and Previous Employment | O.U.T.C. Courses, | Present Locality |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| D.0.1295 | Private | 23 London |  | Fair | Ed. privately. 6 yrs. overseer Indian Arsenals. 11 yrs. chief storekeeper equipments, munitions. 3 yrs. manager export firm. Since war recruiting work. [French, Hindustani.] |  | London |\n| D.0.1298 | Major | 1.O. Dept. | 62 | Good | E. Lanos. Ed, Belgium, France, 3 yrs. commercial traveller, France. |  |  |\n| D.0.1300 | Lieut. |  | 41 | Good | Ed. privately. 11 yrs. clerk, Tattan Ca. 5 yrs. private sec. N.W. Government Comm. Agent, 5 yrs. editor, Canada. 1 year asst., Union Insurance Co. |  | London |\n| $1350 | Capt. | By A.O.D. |  | Fair | Ed. privately. yrs. training Merchant Service, 12 yrs. clerk, cashier, book-keeping, correspondence and typewriting. |  | London. |\n| 1367 | 2nd Lieut. | 29 B. Berks |  | B. leg Amputated. | Ed. privately. 3 yrs. victualling dept., Leyland Line. Joined Army 1908. Commissioned 1916. D.B.O. present |  | London. |\n| 1.1359 | Gunner | 37 R.H.A. |  | Malaria | Ed. City of London. Served S. African war, 6 yrs. S. African Constabulary. 6 yrs. poultry farming. Rejoined Army at outbreak of war. Benigned 1917. Out-door work preferred. |  | Surrey. |\n| D.0.1301 | Sergt. | 51 R.I.B. |  | Good | Ed. privately. 10 yrs. bank clerk and cashier, Capital & Counties Bank, Ltd. For some time cartage agent, G.W.R., also accountant, C.F.B. |  | Lancashire |\n|  | Lieut. |  | 93 | Good |  |  | London. |\n| D.0.1802 | Capt. | 60 K.O.Y.L.I. |  | Good | Ed. Eton Sandhurst. After retirement from army, farming, real estate, lumber, business, accountancy. |  | R. Warwick. |\n| D.0.1911 | Capt. | 39 |  | Good | Ed. privately. 20 yrs. S. Africa. Transvaal Civil Service and chief record clerk to Gov. Genl., S.A. [Dutch, Danish, French, German.] |  | London. |\n| 1368 | 2nd Lieut | R.A.F. |  |  |  |  | Lancashire |\n| 1365 | Major | K.R.R. | 60 | Good | Ed. Harrow. 13 yrs. exp. advertising. Designer. Thoroughly understands all branches advertising, English and American. [Spanish.] |  | Kent. |\n| D.0.1920 | Sergt. | 54 B.D.C. |  | Good | Ed. privately. 28 yrs. Metropolitan Police Force. Retired chief inspector, Enlisted 1914. Good organiser. |  |  |\n| D.0.1841 | Capt. | 92 Border |  | Fair. Bronchitis, | Ed. privately. yrs. M.L. estate agents, Carlisle, 4 yrs. asst. foreman, packing room, Carr & Co.'s biscuits. Carlisle. 4 yrs. foreman, gent. warehouse, shorthand typist and book-keeper, Hobinson Bree,, Ltd., Carlisle. |  | Wales. |\n| D.0.1845 | Lieut. | 48 D.L.I. |  | Good | El. private military school. 21 yrs. Reg. Army. 4 yrs. clerk military office. 2 yrs. service present war. 2 yrs. account ledger clerk. Exp. book-keeping and store-keeping, |  | Hants. |\n| 1402 | Capt | 51 B.D.O. |  | Good | Ed. Clifton, Sandhurst. 6 yrs. Reg. Army. Farming, New Zealand. 14 yrs. agent T. R. Cross, Ltd. 4 yrs. Journalism. Rejoined Army 1914. [French,] |  | Somerset |\n| 11400 | Private | 32 |  | Good | Ed. privately, yrs. clerk G.N.R. 1 yr. traveller. 2 yrs. theatrical agent, business, publicity manager, book-keeping, accountancy, correspondence. |  | London. |\n| 11367 |  |  |  |  | Ed, Dalwich. 9 yrs. clerk publishers. 5 yrs. representative educational publishers. Good business experience, [French.] |  | Cumberland |\n|  | Staff Paymaster | R.N. |  |  | Ed. privately. Joined RN, 1895. Accountant Officer various ships. Sec. Admiral of Fleet. |  | London. |\n| .1372 | Lieut. | 20 |  | Delicate | Ed. privately. 18 mos. clerk, Mincing Lane Arm. [French.] |  | Mddx. |\n| .1395 | Gunner | 31 R.G.A. | 99 | Good |  |  | Surrey. |\n| 1415 | 2nd Lieut. | 21 |  | Good. Eyesight poor, | Ed. Redhill. 2 yrs. clerk in finance dept. of Commonwealth & Dominion Line, Ltd.. Fenchurch St. Knowledge photography. |  | Cambridge. |\n| |1.1431 | Capt. |  |  | Ed. privately. Served Reg. Army. 5 yrs. farming, store keeping, Rhodesia, |  | London. |\n| D.0.1348 | 2nd Lieut. | 28 |  | Fair | Ed. Army School. 3 yrs. Reg. Army before war. Discharged 1918. business experience. |  | Bucks. |\n| D.0.1364 | Sub-Lieut. | 25 B.N.V.B. |  | B. arm damaged. | Ed. Taunton and Bristol Univ. Knowledge photography, wood working. |  |  |\n| D.0.1950 | Lieut | 26 Gen. List. |  | Good | Ed. Petrograd Univ. Clerk Leith shipowners, Interpreter Army. French correspondence clerk. (Russian subject) [French, Russian, German.] |  |  |\n| D.0.1856 | Paymaster | 55 R.N.V.R. |  | Good | Ed. privately. Fellow Inst. Surveyors. 30 yrs. own practice surveyor exp. arbitration, resment. Owned slate quarries, sugar estate. Wide business experience. |  | B.Q. D.0.5-29.7.18 |\n\nH.Q. D.O/5.-29.7.18.",
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        "content_text": "# VIONG \n\n24/02 \n\nTRE C 378 24102 \n\nREG 21 APR 19\n\nDAS Severn 14. Order No. of 1919. 1919 \n\nUnion Insurance Society of Canton \n11th March.\n\n## Last previous Paper\nPaneto 219. 3. may 18\n\n## Next subsequent Paper\n\nSubmitted by Duste der Baskett \nForwarded to Library \nSanction -L.F. \n2.7.4. \n25/4/19 \nVale there have \nThe requirements of a private beam have been fulfilled. AGB zoetig \nAbiy x \nipper 30/4/ch alone \nNoted \n1/5/19 \n(20194-4b.) Wt. 30376-31, 50m, 11:18. D&B. `G.122/41`",
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        "content_text": "# No 74. Enclosure\n\nMy Lord,\n\n**RES** 379 **CO** 24102 Row **APR 19**\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG. 11th March, 1919.\n\nI have the honour to submit for the signification of His Majesty's pleasure the following Ordinance intituled:-\n\n**An Ordinance to authorise the Union Insurance Society of Canton Limited to convert its silver capital into gold. No. 4 of 1919.**\n\n2. The report of the Attorney-General enclosed explains the object in passing the Ordinance.\n\n3. I forward a certificate under my hand as required by Article XXVII of the Royal Instructions dated the 14th February, 1917.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient,\nhumble servant,\n**C. steven** Officer Administering the Government.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE VISCOUNT MILNER, G.C.B., &c., &c., &c.",
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        "content_text": "# Enclosure 2\n\n**RES** 380 **24102** **REU 21 APR 19**\n\n**ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CHAMBERS, Hongkong...th.M..A.F..f..h.1919**\n\n**REPORT ON ORDINANCE No......... ................of 1919**\n\n1. I have examined the accompanying Ordinance intituled **An Ordinance to authorise the Union Insurance Society of Canton Limited to convert its silver capital into gold**, and I am of opinion that the Ordinance is one which is not contrary to the Governor's Instructions.\n\n2. The object of this Ordinance is to enable the Union Insurance Society of Canton Limited to convert its capital from silver into gold by a special resolution to that effect to be passed by the shareholders. The directors consider this desirable because the great bulk of the Society's business is carried out in countries where a gold currency prevails.\n\n3.",
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        "content_text": "# \n\n## melosure -382 \n\nI certify that adequate and timely notification was made of the intention of the parties concerned to apply to the **Legislative Council of Hongkong** for an Ordinance styled \"**An Ordinance to authorise the Union Insurance Society of Canton Limited to convert its silver capital into gold**\" before the same was brought into the Legislative Council. Such notification was made in the manner following:- \n\nNotification of the intention of the parties to apply for the said Ordinance was advertised in two issues of the **Government Gazette** on the 14th and 21st February, 1919; in two issues of the four English Newspapers circulating in the Colony, namely, \n\n- **The China Mail** on 14th and 17th February, 1919; \n- **The South China Morning Post** on 14th and 19th February, 1919; \n- **The Hongkong Daily Press** on 15th and 18th February, 1919; \n- **The Hongkong Telegraph** on 18th and 20th February, 1919; \n\nand in two issues of four Chinese Newspapers circulating in the Colony, namely, \n- **The Wu Taz Yat Po** on 14th and 17th February, 1919; \n- **The Chun Wan Yat Po** on 14th and 19th February, 1919; \n- **The Kung Wo Po** on 15th and 18th February, 1919; \n- **The Tai Kwong Po** on 15th and 18th February, 1919. \n\nA draft of the proposed said Ordinance was further published in two issues of the **Government Gazette** on the 14th and 21st February, 1919. \n\nA proof of the notification was made before me in **Executive Council**. \n\n**Causteven** \n**Officer Administering the Government**. \n\nHongkong, 11th March, 1919.",
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        "content_text": "**CONFIDENTIAL**\n\nMy Lord,\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\nHONGKONG. 31st March, 1919.\n\n`Gr 2857/85`\nEnclosure 1.\n`61/6260/12`\n\nWith reference to Mr. Long's telegram of the 24th December, and Your Lordship's Confidential Despatch of the 18th January, I have the honour to enclose the Proclamation appointing a Commission to conduct an enquiry regarding the emoluments of the Public Service of the Colony.\n\n2. In selecting the Commission I was mindful of the importance attached by Mr. Long to appointing members of moderate views, and I consider that I was very fortunate in securing the services of Mr. Montague Ede and Mr. Robert Shewan. These gentlemen are at the head of two of the largest commercial undertakings in the Colony, the Union Insurance Society of Canton, and Messrs. Shewan, Tomes and Company, and they have for years past taken the greatest interest in the question of the cost of living and the manner in which the various classes and nationalities employed in the Colony should be remunerated. I would refer to the scheme for a Portuguese reservation forwarded in my Despatch No. 178 of the 3rd May, 1912, which was the work of Mr. Ede. Owing to serious ill-health their stay in the Colony was only a short one, and I am very grateful to them for complying with my request to serve. Mr. Shewan actually left the Colony before the report was finished and Mr. Ede intends to leave on the 22nd April. Mr. Landale as head of the firm of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and Company has also had much experience\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\nViscount MILNER, G.C.B.,\n&c.,\n&c.",
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        "content_text": "# Gobernment House, \n4th March, 1919 \n\n252 \n\nDear Sir George Fiddes, \n\nMr. C. M. Ede, who brings this letter, is a member of the Commission which has recently been appointed to enquire into the question of the emoluments of the Public Service in this Colony. He has asked me to give him a letter of introduction to you as he is very anxious to have a personal interview with Lord Milner on the subject. \n\nIn accordance with the instructions in the Colonial Office Telegram of the 24th December, I appointed Mr. Ede to the Commission, as being a man of distinctly moderate views and of sound judgment. \n\nHe is General Manager of the Union Insurance Society of Canton, a Company which, as you are no doubt aware, does a very big business in all parts of the world, and he has a wide experience of economic conditions obtaining in Hongkong and elsewhere. \n\nYours sincerely, \nReginald E. Stubbs \n\n## No relevant content below this point\n\nClaridge's  \nCamel  \nLyd  \nAFC  \nislope  \nSee",
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        "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nQ. Why has the First Police Magistrate and Coroner been appointed to act as Director of Education in addition to his other duties when there are in the Colony two or three educationalists with previous experience of the office?\n\nA. It was considered to be the most suitable appointment. Owing to the war, the Government's staff is much depleted, but it is anticipated that it will be possible shortly to make other arrangements for filling the post of First Magistrate.\n\nQ. Has the Government made any protest against the arbitrary cancellation, without notice, of homeward bookings by the Empresses of Russia, Asia, and Japan and the Monteagle?\n\nA. Yes; telegrams were addressed to the Secretary of State for the Colonies on the 31st March and the 1st April.\n\nQ. Has the attention of the Government been drawn to the serious lack of sufficient hotel accommodation in the Colony? If so, has the Government done anything to assist visitors to obtain shelter?\n\nA. The Government is aware that the hotel accommodation has recently been overtaxed, owing partly to the unexpected arrival of a Military Mission. It has received applications for assistance in obtaining shelter.\n\nQ. Why have there been no Legislative Council Meetings for about a month?\n\nA. It was considered that the business which was ready for transaction was not sufficient in amount, urgency, or importance to justify the summoning of Council.\n\n## Questions by Hon. Mr. Holyoak\n\nThe following questions were asked by the Hon. Mr. Holyoak, the answers being read by the Colonial Secretary:\n\nQ. Will the Government appoint a committee of experts to inquire into and report upon:\n(a) The condition of the channel by which vessels enter the Harbour in order to proceed to their buoys or to the existing wharves,\n(b) The efficiency, or otherwise, of the present Government dredger, the St. Enoch,\n(c) The necessity, or otherwise, of at once ordering a modern dredging plant for constant use in this Harbour?\n\nA. The Government, as at present advised, sees no necessity for such a committee. If persons who are qualified to express an opinion will give particulars of any dredging which they deem to be required in the interests of the port, the matter will at once be investigated.\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK moved that the Bill could be passed through all its stages at that meeting. HON. MR. DODWELL seconded, and this was agreed to.\n\nPage 356\n\n## HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\n...statements published in the public Press in this Colony recently which would not have been published if certain simple measures had been taken to obtain information. I have repeatedly asked those who are responsible for the newspapers in the Colony to come and ask for any information they want, and I think it would very rarely be withheld. It might be the fact that information would be given which could not, for obvious reasons, be published, but at any rate, the fact that certain knowledge would be possessed by those responsible for the newspapers would prevent statements appearing, sometimes at considerable length, which do not represent the facts. I am sure that it is the one desire of the Press to report facts accurately to their readers; therefore, I again publicly say that if the editors or managers of the newspapers require any information as to the Government's intentions on any subject, they only have to ask for it. It would hardly do for us to supply a daily bulletin of our doings, and we have little time to do that, but if any information is required, we shall be very glad to give it unless we are prevented.\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK then moved the second reading of the Bill. In doing so, he said: A similar Ordinance was passed permanently in connection with the Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd. The present Ordinance is desirable, not only because the greater bulk of the Company's business is carried on in countries where there is a gold standard, but also because the Company is associated with the Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd.\n\nQ. Has the report and finding of the Civil Service Salaries Commission been sent in to the Government yet, and if so, will the Government lay it upon the table for the consideration of the Council?\n\nA. The report has been received and has been sent to the Secretary of State for the Colonies for his consideration. It is not possible to make the contents public.\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK—With regard to the answer to my second question, I wish to give notice of motion that the report shall be laid upon the table.\n\nThe Council went into Committee to consider the Bill clause by clause. The Bill passed through Committee without amendment.\n\nUpon Council resuming, H.E. THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT—You have not seen my letter to the Chief Justice.\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK moved the third reading of the Bill.\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK—No.\n\nH.E. THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT—With regard to the hurry in which the question was asked by the hon. member, I may point out that there was a motion put down for to-day by the hon. member representing the Chamber of Commerce, and it was expected that there would be questions. Many things are written, perhaps sometimes in the heat of the moment, which in calmer moments might not be written. I am not complaining of them, and perhaps sometimes they may be corrected. I refer especially to something which appeared in one of the morning papers to-day. Even if that had not been so, we should have had a meeting of the Council to answer any questions which might have been asked.\n\nHON. M. P. H. HOLYOAK moved the first reading of a Bill intituled, \"An Ordinance to authorise the British Traders Insurance Company, Limited to carry out the pledge to convert its silver capital into gold.” HON. MR. S. H. 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The directors consider this desirable because the great bulk of the Company's business is carried out in countries where the gold standard prevails.\n\nThe fact that the Company does not carry on any life insurance business makes it unnecessary to provide for special notice to policy holders.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY then asked the hon. members if they agreed to the course proposed with regard to answering questions.\n\nThe members signified their agreement, and the Council adjourned sine die.\n\n## FINANCE COMMITTEE\n\nA meeting of the Finance Committee followed, the Colonial Secretary presiding.\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government recommended the Council to vote a sum of two hundred and forty-five dollars in aid of the vote Police and Prison Departments, Police, Other Charges, Rent of Office for Deputy Superintendent of Police (Reserve).\n\nPage 360\nPage 361",
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        "content_text": "414 \n\ndamage sustained by it in the earthquake of the previous February, and the College Authorities decided to rent the premises in Kennedy Road formerly occupied by the Club Germania from the lat May till the end of the school year.\n\nThe Government made a grant in aid of rent of two-thirds of $450 a month up to the end of 1918, being a sum of $2,400. As the premises were considered suitable for the reorganisation of the school, the building was subsequently purchased from the Union Insurance Society of Canton for a sum of $155,000, payable by $50,000 down and the balance of $105,000 by the 31st December, 1918, the rent of $450 a month being payable till the 31st December, 1918, in lieu of interest.\n\n4.\n\nThe school is now housed partly in the new premises, and partly in the annexe on the old site, and as this arrangement is an inconvenient and unsuitable one, the places being half a mile apart, the school authorities propose to build an extension on the new site, and it is for this that a building grant is required. The old site belongs to the Vicar Apostolic of Hongkong, and it was lent to the Christian Brothers who erected a new building on it at a cost of $60,000. This sum is now to be refunded to them by the Vicar Apostolic, and the old site, Inland Lot 579, including the new building referred to, will revert to the Vicar Apostolic.\n\n## 5.\n\nThe financial position is set out by the Director as follows:-\n\n| Item | Cost |\n| --- | --- |\n| Cost of acquiring the new premises (formerly Club Germania) | $155,000 |\n| Cost of alterations | $7,500 |\n| Cost of Sanitary Block on new premises | $2,500 |\n| Annual interest on a loan of $100,000 | $7,000 |\n| **Total** | **$172,000** |\n| Repaid by Vicar Apostolic | $60,000 |\n| **Total** | **$112,000** |",
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        "content_text": "## Enclosure 2.\n\n158\n\n| Name | Age | Former Salary | Present Salary | Present Employment | Remarks |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Shipping Agent | 39 | Z 200 | 49 200 |  | On his own; does small jobs |\n| -kong Cigar Store | 31 | 150 | 75 |  | Does odd jobs |\n|  | 42 | 250 | 200 | Recently left Hong-Kong Dock Company |  |\n|  | 36 | 190 | 70 | Norwegian Firm. Left |  |\n| V.Ribeiro | 49 | 225 | 60 |  |  |\n| Soares | * | 7 2 3 9 7 7 8 7 8 9 8 8 3 2988 |  |  |  |\n| Maher | ..da |  |  |  |  |\n| C.V.Ribeiro |  |  |  |  |  |\n| V.Ribeiro |  |  |  | A.G.Rocha & Co. |  |\n| .da C.Rocha |  |  |  | Jardine Matheson & Co. |  |\n| 1.Bernardo Jorge |  |  |  | Thoresen & Co. |  |\n| je M.Remedios | 50 | 250 | 225 | Bank Line |  |\n| * A.Remedios | 31 | 165 | 90 | Hastings & Hodge |  |\n| 1.de Souza | 41 | 280 | 200 | S.J.David & Co. |  |\n| 1.Barros | 26 | 105 | 75 | Bradley & Co. |  |\n| I.Remedios | 27 | 65 | 75 | Caldbeck Macgregor & Co. |  |\n| I.Gomes | 53 | 250 | 200 | Kowloon Docks, |  |\n| 1.d'Oliveira | 30 | 35 | 150 | do. |  |\n| .Gardner | 32 | 150 | 200 |  | profits |\n| A.V.Ribeiro | 45 | 250 | 200 | Union Insurance |  |\n| A.Collaco |  |  |  | Morim & Co. |  |\n| J.M.de Figueiredo | 25 | 75 | 75 | Shewan Tomes & Co. |  |\n|  | 50 | 150 | 75 | Arnhold Bros. | Partner |\n|  |  |  |  |  | netblido ris & eti |\n| M.Silva | 34 | 225 | 150 |  |  |\n| 1.Gutierrez | 49 | 185 | 150 | J.M.Alves & Co. |  |\n| H. M. Nemazee |  |  |  | Union Trading Co. |  |\n| M.da Silva Rosario | 45 | 200 | 225 | Shewan Tomes & Co. | Was getting $225 but was dismissed at the end of Dec.1918. |\n| C.de Souza Botelho | 33 | 190 | 175 |  |  |",
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        "content_text": "No 274.\n\nREC 51491 REE 19 120\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG. 31st August, 1920.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nIn continuation of my despatch No.261 of the 11th August, 1920, I have the honour to forward for transmission to the Central Clearing Office the following letters in triplicate:-\n\n(i). From the Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd. with reference to Hongkong Claim 4/7.\n\n(ii). From the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation with reference to Messrs. Leopold Casella & Co.\n\n(iii). From the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation to Messrs. Leopold Cassella & Co., Frankfurt.\n\n(iv). From the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation to Messrs. Melchers & Co., Shanghai.\n\n(v). From the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation with reference to Messrs. Carlowitz & Co.\n\n(vi). From Messrs. Ho Fook & Co. to Mr. Hans Hupeden, Hamburg.\n\n(vii). From the Custodian of Enemy Property to Mr. Th. Christiani, Oldenstadt b/Uelzen.\n\nThe Right Honourable\n\nVISCOUNT MILNER, G.C.B.,\n\n&c., &c., &c.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nMy Lord,\n\nYour Lordship's most obedient,\n\nhumble servant,\n\nR. E. Stubbs.\n\nGovernor, &c.",
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        "content_text": "## UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED\n\nHongkong,  \n8th April 1920.\n\n**3.1.3.A., Air Ministry, Kingsway, London.**\n\nDear Sir,\n\nI hereby request that my civilian pilot's licence No. 155 may be extended for a further 6 months from the date of expiry 12.6.20, and that the addition of Curtiss Flying Boats Seagull and H.16 may be added to the list of types of aircraft referred to in page 2 of the licence.\n\nI am arranging with the Government here to hold a Medical Board for me and I should respectfully suggest that this may be done here regularly to allow various pilots to be licensed with British Civilian licences by the Government here.\n\nI am, dear Sir,  \nYours faithfully,  \n(Sgd.) Alfred Lamplugh.",
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        "content_text": "Mablished 1889.\n\n**EXECUTIVE COUNCIL**\n\nApproved Society under the National Insurance Act.\n\nApproval No. 212.\n\nTELEPHONE: 248 Central.\n\nBA/WMC.\n\n**DEFENCE**\n\nNOT **DEFIANCE**\n\nCTR TRADES UNION\n\nAffiliated to the General Trade Federation of Engineering and the Labour Party.\n\nThe Rt. Hon. Viscount Milner, Secretary of State for the Colonies,\nDowning Street,\nLONDON S.W.\n\n52196/2201 October 1920.\n\n**OCT 20**\n\nRegd. No. 640.\n\n643\n\nGENERAL OFFICE: 12a Withy Grove, Manchester.\n\nGENERAL SECRETARY: J. ROWAN.\n\nDear Sir,\n\nre Mr. N.A. Farrell, Hong Kong.\n\nI am directed to ask you for your consideration on behalf of the above man, who is a member of this Union and who is employed under H.M. Government by the Director of Public Works, Hong Kong. The brief particulars are as follows:-\n\nMr. Farrell, who is an associate member of the Society of Electrical Engineers and a fully qualified electrician, was appointed in 1901 as overseer in charge of telegraphs and telephones. In 1913 the post of electrician was created and Mr. Farrell naturally expected to be appointed to this position. However, a man, Mr. R.J. Stevenson, a pensioner from the Army was appointed. It is understood that Mr. Stevenson has neither diplomas nor trade qualifications sufficient to entitle him to the position. Mr. Farrell, however, still feeling aggrieved remained at his post. In 1914 he joined H.M. Navy, being at the time home on sick leave, but was demobilised in 1920, and in April of this year the post of Assistant Electrician was created. Mr. Farrell was surprised to find that a man outside the service was appointed, in the person of Mr. J.C. Clarke, who, it is alleged, has no trade qualifications for the position.\n\nIt is understood that under Paragraphs 35 and 37 of the Colonial Regulations, claims of meritorious public service generally take precedence of those new to the public service, and that claims for promotion would be considered in order of their seniority, but that the selection will be mainly decided by regard to official qualifications.\n\nIt is felt that enquiry will show that Mr. Farrell has been hardly dealt with in that he possesses superior qualifications and longer service than either of the gentlemen who have been given preference to him.\n\nThis Union has no desire to interfere unduly with matters which concern the discretion of the Secretary for",
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        "content_text": "# IMAGE LOT 1\n\n**EXECUTIVE COUNCIL**\n\nEstablished 1889, Served Baclety under the National Insurance Act. Approval No. 212. 248 Central.\n\n## DEFENCE TRADES UNION\n\nNOT DEFIANCE\n\nAffiliated to the General Federation of Trade Unions, the Federation of Engineering and Shipbuilding Trades, the Labour Party, and the Trades Union Congress.\n\nContinued:- 2\n\n| Regd. No. | GENERAL OFFICE | GENERAL SECRETARY |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 640 | 12a Withy Grove, Manchester | J. ROWAN |\n\nThe Colonies, but it is hoped that favourable consideration will be given to the claims of Mr. Farrell.\n\nYours faithfully,\nfor the\n**ELECTRICAL TRADES UNION**,\nWalter M. Citroe\nAssistant General Secretary.",
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        "content_text": "# sach com \nmust have forwarded are necessary Central Clearing Office. \nthe 5th July however to issue the letter trifilicate to the tel. of \nI'm sorry I instructed you Licence authorizing direct between ini contain takes fettro debtors and creditons J frovided that copies of went `(31611)` \n\nC.O. 6.2. Open Min 1910 20 10 ct. - Nov. Last previous Paper. Artic Minutes A +C. HONG KONG 54396 \"China\" by The. Bec 54396 GEA 4 NOV 20 G. N. Orme regardium profpeed publication of in \"X\" beating After XX beating After\" Review. Mo Zelin Minutes within any such sufifitied to the Controller of the Clearing Office on dennamal that extent the instructions contained meamo. and to be regarded at sufrenseded. \n\ndondingly In cases where the Property desires to communicate 04 exe enemy M Custodian of Enemy with your farsons in Germany countries and other he should communicate clirect with them it is unnecessary to forward to the Central cleaning Office either the original letter fou transmission a copy for purposes of record. \n\nSimilarly in cases where the ferm in H. Kong communicates with whether in * forwards Controlson Germany a company German national, in some other counting the letter is unnecessary to the Rocal Custodian of Enemy Profienty it in ordinanz Calbeto for cofries to be forwarded to the Central Cleaning Office. \n\n4. In the firevent cases to frensons resident the documento in Germany haree been forwarded to the Genman Cleaning Office for transmission to the addresses while the letter from the Union Insurance Society of Canton, has been attached to the claim to which it relates. The Retters from the M. Kong to persons in China are, * Shanghai Banking corporation I gather, copies of letters sent by the Bank to those farrons direct but in case they refuse. I return them beneinter than MIL the original kettent transmission to the frem mon Concerned \n\nsubsequent Paper. `01944 h.) Wt. 30376–21. 50m.` `11/18. D. 0.182/ 41.` `652`",
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        "content_text": "## 12\n\nBetween Autau and Castle Peak, 1,450 Melaleuca were planted on the side of the road which had been recently widened.\n\nSixty-three (63) broad-leaved trees were planted along the completed portion of the Frontier Road.\n\nThe Lok Ma Chow Road, which was completed in 1918, was planted up with 172 Candle-nut trees.\n\nOwing to the widening of the Sheungshui Road 22 trees had to be transplanted.\n\nPlanting was continued along the Chengshawan-Castle Peak coastal road, and 1,993 trees of various kinds were put in.\n\nOne hundred and thirty-two (132) Camphor and 10 Celtis trees were planted between the 4th mile on the Taipo Road and the level-crossing at Shatin, and on the banks of the road 260 flowering shrubs.\n\nBetween the level-crossing at Shatin and Taipo 256 Melaleuca and 74 Erythrina were planted, and 20 Camphor and 8 Albizzia transplanted.\n\nCreepers encircling trees in the Repulse Bay plantations were cut.\n\nCaterpillars were discovered on pine trees in the Kowloon plantations in May, and 920 catties (1,227 lbs.) were collected and destroyed. About 3,400,000 square feet of undergrowth were cleared in connection with anti-malarial measures.\n\nFor survey and other purposes about 5,800,000 square feet of undergrowth were cleared.\n\nVegetables were grown in the economic garden, Fanling, for demonstration purposes.\n\nThe first rice crop was very good and the second good. Lichees were poor, peanuts fair, sugarcane and pineapples good.\n\nIn connection with the export of Narcissus bulbs to America 5,012 cases containing 627,630 bulbs were inspected and certified as apparently free from insect pests and fungus diseases.\n\nSeveral hundred specimens of Kwongtung plants were presented to the Department by the Canton Christian College, 100 Chinese plants by the Nanking University, 150 Hainan plants by Mr. C. Talbot Bowring, and 332 Australian plants by the Director of the Botanic Gardens, Sydney.\n\nA few additions were made to the local Flora.\n\n**(e) LAND GRANTS AND GENERAL VALUE OF LAND**\n\nThe net amount of premium received from sales of Crown land and pier rights for the year 1919 was $250,260, an increase of $6,730 on the preceding year and $365,323 more than the average for the past five years.\n\nThe principal items were $233,870 in respect of Inland Lot No. 2273, $32,350 in respect of an extension of Marine Lot No. 277, $20,200 in respect of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1382, and $19,360 in respect of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1383.\n\nIn the New Territories the net amount received for premium on sales of land was $12,277 being a decrease of $41,775 on the preceding year.\n\nThe number of deeds registered in the Land Office was 3,021, and exceeded that of any previous year, being 99 more than during the preceding year, which was a record year, the total consideration being $60,152,735 as against $47,726,785 in 1918.\n\n## 13\n\nThe Government resumed several large areas during the year including Rural Building Lot No. 111, Kowloon Inland Lot No. 96, the Remaining Portion of Inland Lot No. 82, Kowloon Farm Lot No. 11, and the Agricultural Lots in Ma Tau Chung and Ma Tau Wei Villages.\n\nThe total area of land granted during the year was 163 acres of which 127 acres were situated in the New Territories. The total area of land resumed was 89 acres.\n\nIn the Northern District of the New Territories nearly all the sites on the Taipo Fishpond Reclamation have been taken up and several excellent buildings erected. A few European houses have been erected in the neighbourhood of Sheung Shui and Kam Tsin.\n\nIn the Southern District the demand for land has been normal but there are signs of the increasing popularity of Cheung Chau as a summer resort and consequent activity in building.\n\n## II.--LEGISLATION\n\nTwenty-three (23) Ordinances were passed during 1919 of which six were amendments of previous Ordinances.\n\nThe most important of these Ordinances were:-\n\n* The Non-Ferrous Metal Industry (No. 1), the object of which is to prevent former enemies from making attacks on essential businesses and on the possession of essential raw materials when the war comes to an end and when they shall cease to be of the status of enemies.\n* The Union Insurance Society of Canton Limited (Capital Conversion) (No. 4).\n* The British Traders Insurance Company Limited (Capital Conversion) (No. 5).\n* The Bank of Canton Limited (Capital Conversion) (No. 6).\n\nThese are private enactments which were passed for converting their silver capital into gold.\n\n* The Cheung Chau (Residence) (No. 14)--a measure for reserving the southern portion of the island known as Dumb-bell Island for residence of missionaries and other persons subject to the consent of the Governor in Council being obtained.\n* The Sugar Convention (No. 19), the object being to relieve both the Imperial Government and the Colonial Administration from their obligations under the Brussels Sugar Convention.\n* The Rice (No. 20), the object of which is for the acquisition and disposal of Rice by the Hongkong Government, and for validating acts previously done.\n* The Places of Public Entertainment Regulation (No. 22).--This is a consolidating and amending Ordinance. The principal amendments effected are to render public cinematograph displays subject to permits being granted.\n\n## IV. EDUCATION\n\nNo important changes have taken place in the Education Department during the year under review. The Staff has been depleted.",
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        "content_text": "## (e.) LAND GRANTS AND GENERAL Value of Land\n\nThe net amount of premium received from sales of Crown land and pier rights for the year 1919 was $250,280, an increase of $6,730 on the preceding year and $65,323 more than the average for the past five years.\n\nThe principal items were $33,870 in respect of Inland Lot No. 2273, $32,350 in respect of an extension of Marine Lot No. 277, $20,200 in respect of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1382, and $19,360 in respect of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1383.\n\nIn the New Territories, the net amount received for premium on sales of land was $12,277, being a decrease of $41,775 on the preceding year.\n\nThe number of deeds registered in the Land Office was 3,021 and exceeded that of any previous year, being 99 more than during the preceding year, which was a record year, the total consideration being $60,152,785 as against $47,720,785 in 1918.\n\nThe Government resumed several large areas during the year, including Rural Building Lot No. 111, Kowloon Inland Lot No. 96, the Remaining Portion of Inland Lot No. 82, Kowloon Farm Lot No. 11, and the Agricultural Lots in Ma Tau Chung and Ma Tau Wei Villages.\n\nThe total area of land granted during the year was 163 acres, of which 127 acres were situated in the New Territories. The total area of land resumed was 89 acres.\n\nIn the Northern District of the New Territories, nearly all the sites on the Taipo Fishpond Reclamation have been taken up, and several excellent buildings erected. A few European houses have been erected in the neighbourhood of Sheung Shui and Kam Tsin.\n\nIn the Southern District, the demand for land has been normal, but there are signs of the increasing popularity of Cheung Chau as a summer resort and consequent activity in building.\n\n## III. LEGISLATION\n\nTwenty-three (23) Ordinances were passed during 1919, of which six were amendments of previous Ordinances.\n\nThe most important matters with which these Ordinances dealt were:\n\n| Ordinance | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| The Union Insurance Society of Canton Limited (Capital Conversion) (No. 4) | Converting silver capital into gold |\n| The British Traders Insurance Company Limited (Capital Conversion) (No. 5) | Converting silver capital into gold |\n| The Bank of Canton Limited (Capital Conversion) (No. 6) | Converting silver capital into gold |\n| The Cheung Chau (Residence) (No. 14) | Reserving the southern portion of the island for residence of missionaries and other persons |\n| The Sugar Convention (No. 19) | Relieving the Imperial Government and the Colonial Administration from their obligations under the Brussels' Sugar Convention |\n| The Rice (No. 20) | Acquisition and disposal of Rice by the Hongkong Government, and validating acts previously done |\n| The Places of Public Entertainment Regulation (No. 22) | Consolidating and amending Ordinance, rendering public cinematograph displays subject to permits being granted |\n\nMatters in connection with the War were:\n\n| Ordinance | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| The Non-Ferrous Metal Industry (No. 1) | Preventing former enemies from making attacks on essential industries |\n\n\nBetween the level-crossing at Shatin and Taipo, 256 Melaleuca and 74 Erythrina were planted, and 20 Camphor and 8 Albizzia transplanted.\n\nCreepers encircling trees in the Repulse Bay plantations were cut.\n\nCaterpillars were discovered on pine trees in the Kowloon plantations in May, and 92 catties (1,227 lbs.) were collected and destroyed.\n\nAbout 3,400,000 square feet of undergrowth were cleared in connection with anti-malarial measures.\n\nFor survey and other purposes, about 5,800,000 square feet of undergrowth were cleared.\n\nVegetables were grown in the economic garden, Fanling, for demonstration purposes.\n\nThe first rice crop was very good, and the second good. Lichees were poor, peanuts fair, sugarcane and pineapples good.\n\nIn connection with the export of Narcissus bulbs to America, 5,012 cases containing 627,630 bulbs were inspected and certified as apparently free from insect pests and fungus diseases.\n\nSeveral hundred specimens of Kwongtung plants were presented to the Department by the Canton Christian College, 100 Chinese plants by the Nanking University, 150 Hainan plants by Mr. C. Talbot Bowring, and 332 Australian plants by the Director of the Botanic Gardens, Sydney.\n\nA few additions were made to the local Flora.\n\nPage 18\nPage 19",
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        "content_text": "# MINUTES.\n\nN° 242.\n\n152 \n40100 \n1: 021 \n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE.** \n**HONGKONG.** 22nd June, 1921.\n\nMO \n16390 \n\nSir, \n\nWith reference to your despatch No.102 of April 14th, 1921, I have the honour to inform you that the Custodian of Enemy Property holds the sum of $88,136, the proceeds of the sale of 8 shares in the Union Insurance Society of Canton formerly in the name of the late Gustav Theodor Siemssen.\n\n2. A sum of $19,910, the proceeds of the sale of 25 shares in the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, is held by that Bank by virtue of Article 28 of their deed of settlement as security for sums owing to them by the firm of Siemssen and Krohn of Foochow of which the deceased was a partner. Previous to the sale of these shares the dividends which accrued were employed by the Bank to liquidate this firm's overdraft.\n\n3. I have further ascertained that the proceeds of 50 shares in the Union Insurance Society of Canton were utilized to liquidate Siemssen's overdraft at the Chartered Bank of India to which purpose the accrued dividends on shares in the same Company held by the Custodian were also applied.\n\nI have the honour to be, \nSir, \nYour most obedient humble servant, \n**R. Stubbs** \nGovernor, &c.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \n**WINSTON CHURCHILL,** \nM.P., \n&c.",
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        "content_text": "## The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, which is one of the most powerful banking institutions in the world. This bank, besides its immense business in exchange and in financing trade, has been connected with almost all the principal Government and railway loans in China. It is associated with Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and Co. in the British and Chinese Corporation for railway construction, and it is the leading bank in the British loan consortium group. In 1919 this bank distributed net profits to the amount of $10,000,000, or nearly £2,000,000 at the rate then current. The Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank and the Chartered Bank issue a currency of bank notes. The Mercantile Bank of India has branches at Hong Kong and Shanghai (see also Appendix VIII).\n\nBritish insurance companies are well represented by branches and agencies in the China ports; and the following British firms have developed out of our trade with China—Union Insurance Society of Canton (Limited), North China Insurance Company, Yangtsze Insurance Association (Limited), China Mutual Life Insurance Company, Canton Insurance Office (Limited), China Fire Insurance Company (Limited).\n\n## X.—Boxer Indemnity\n\nOut of an original total of £67,500,000, Great Britain's share was £7,593,081. Including interest, the balance due to Great Britain in May 1921 £9,740,600 9s. 2d. Payment should be completed in 1945.\n\n## XI.—Loans\n\nReference to Appendix IX will show that Great Britain is interested solely or jointly in about £21,956,500 of China's war indemnity debt, in about £30,185,000 of the railway debt and in about £32,858,336 of the general debt. These sums cover a large proportion (between one-half and three-quarters) of the total foreign indebtedness of China.\n\n## XII.—Railways\n\nThe China Annual Report of 1919 states: \"Our position in the railway question is a very strong one.\" Appendix IV shows that out of 6,835 miles of railway operating in China, Great Britain has financed and constructed 825 miles; and is financially interested in 1,958 miles more. Furthermore, we hold concessions or are in course of negotiations for a further 2,500 miles. The report quoted above states:-\n\n\"If the London market is not disposed to make an effort to finance these projects a solution will have to be found, and found soon, by putting into practice the much-talked-of principle of Anglo-American co-operation. The British and American policy in China is one and the same, and though our manufacturers of railway material will be the losers in a field which was practically their own under our loan agreements, it is not reasonable (nor ultimately sound from the point of view of British interests) that a bankrupt Europe should retard the development of China when American capital could be obtained. China has suffered enough in the past from the political manoeuvres of the Powers, and so, incidentally, has British trade.\n\nUnless the consortium can come into action quickly, it would be better to abandon its concerted aims, and to allow our financial interests to make a completely new start with the Americans alone. Even the addition of the French would prove a complication. Not more than two or three Powers can profitably be associated in railway construction in China. A larger number results in much interesting discussion in London or Paris and an immense telegraphic correspondence, but seldom or never in any advance of railway construction. British trade requires at least 20,000 miles of railway within the next few years and is not disposed to wait indefinitely for the formation of an unwieldy and probably unworkable consortium to obtain its object.\"\n\n## XIII.—Industrial Concerns\n\nAppendix I gives a list of British industrial concerns in Hong Kong and China, of which twenty-eight are in Hong Kong, thirty-seven in Shanghai, twenty-five in Tientsin, ten in Hankow, and twenty-three in other cities. The dockyards, sugar refineries, cement works, rope works and works of public utility (gas, electricity, light, tramways, waterworks, &c.) at Hong Kong are a valuable asset to the British position in China, and a model for the Chinese to emulate. So are the cotton mills in Shanghai, of which British interests control five and Japanese five. As is only right and natural, our principal competitors in the development of China's industries will be the Chinese themselves. They already own thirty-five cotton mills in China, and have seventeen new mills in course of erection. Rice mills, bean mills, flour mills and silk factories are almost all in Chinese hands. The principal iron foundries are either Japanese-owned (as Penhsifu and Anshantien in Manchuria) or Japanese-controlled (as the Hanyehping Works at Hankow). British companies own two important shipbuilding works in Shanghai; and British industrial enterprise in China should be capable of expansion, especially in the direction of joint Sino-British enterprises.\n\n## XIV.—Wireless\n\nThe British Marconi Company last year signed a series of three agreements with the Chinese Government: (1) to supply the Chinese War Office with wireless telephones for ten years; (2) to erect a chain of wireless stations between Peking and Kashgar, with a loan of £600,000; (3) to form a **Sino-British National Wireless Telegraph Company** for a factory for wireless apparatus, with exclusive rights for twenty years.\n\n## XV.—Aviation\n\nSix large passenger-carrying machines and two avros have been purchased by the Chinese Government from the Handley Page Company, and a contract has been signed with Messrs. Vickers for the supply of one hundred Vickers-Vimy aeroplanes (with a loan of £1,800,000). A British Royal Air Force officer has been engaged as aviation adviser to the Chinese Government.\n\n## XVI.—Cables\n\nThe Eastern Extension, Australasia and China Telegraph Company (British) is one of the principal cable companies operating in China. Its rival and associate is the Great Northern Telegraph Company (Danish), with which it shares a special concession from the Chinese Government; and the line of the Commercial Pacific Company (American) touches China at Shanghai. There is a Dutch-German cable from Shanghai to Yap (`Deutsch-Nederlandisch-Telegraphen Gesellschaft`), whose future has not yet been disposed of. The chief line to Japan (Shanghai-Nagasaki) is controlled by the Danish Company, but the Japanese Government have the right to lay another line of their own. The Japanese own a cable between Sasebo (Japan) and Dairen, and between Dairen and Chefoo. The German cables, Tsingtao to Chefoo and Tsingtao to Shanghai, were transferred to Japan by the Treaty of Versailles, Article 156.\n\n## XVII.—Mining\n\n| Firm | Location | Tons |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Kailan Mining Administration | Chibli | 4,100,000 |\n| Peking Syndicate | Honan | 600,000 |\n| Total |  | 4,700,000 |\n\nThe other principal modern coal mines are the Japanese-owned or Japanese-controlled mines in Manchuria, Shantung and Kiangsi, which in 1920 produced 4,060,000 tons. The Kailan Administration has concluded an agreement for exploitation of the Tatung coalfields in North Shansi; and is negotiating for an iron concession in the Yangtsze Valley. The principal iron mines (Manchuria and the Hanyehping deposits) are controlled by the Japanese. British and American companies are negotiating for gold concessions (co-operative), and an American company has concluded a preliminary agreement for the exploitation of mineral resources in Yunnan.\n\nThis right is being contested by the United States Government on the ground that it constitutes a monopoly, and conflicts with the doctrine of the Open Door.\n\nPage 716",
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        "content_text": "1921 \n\nHONG KONG \n\n63 \n\n53898 \n\nFROM \n\nClark \n\nDATE \n\n26 Oct \n\n31 CT 21 \n\n- \n\n404 SEPT. 24, 1921] \n\nWEST INDIAN MEDICAL CONFERENCE. \n\nThe answer was in the negative, then there was something wrong in the State. \n\nFrom an administrative point of view, one of the most interesting papers read during the Conference was that by Dr. G. B. DE FREITAS on \"Some difficulties of medical practice in British Guiana.\" He referred to the large size of the districts, to the insanitary state of the villages, and to the fact that in cases requiring hospital treatment, the patient's friends were often unwilling for him to go into hospital owing to prejudice, ignorance, the great distance to be covered, and lack of means. Frequently, a doctor was called in too late, and the ignorance of the people of the means of spread of infection made many difficulties. There were myriads of flies, there were no latrines, and drains were often stopped up. Frequently, in infectious cases, the district medical officer was not called, and the first intimation he had was a telegram from the medical officer notifying the case. Sometimes contacts were not inoculated owing to the delay in notifying the district medical officer of the diagnosis. Drinking water was of bad quality and insufficient quantity. There was a lack of trained assistance at childbirth, and there was difficulty in prosecuting unregistered midwives owing to lack of evidence. The examination of meat exposed for sale, in which tubercle might be present, was neglected. There was a lack of control of venereal disease. Building sites were often unhealthy, and the dwellings of the people were overcrowded. There was insufficient control of cow-byres and swine; cow-byres were frequently close to the houses and swarmed with flies, and thus food was contaminated. In uncontrolled areas, vegetation often blocked the public roads. In country districts, deaths were often uncertified; the villages were visited once a week by the Government Medical Officer, and in his absence, the police N.C.O. decided if the death should be reported to the coroner or not. The discussion revealed the fact that there was no registration of deaths in Barbados, and that the infantile mortality there was the highest in the West Indies. \n\nMiss CLAPHAM subsequently read a valuable paper on \"Nursing in the West Indies,\" and pointed out that the provision of a nursing home was essential, and the introduction of a few trained English nurses would be most beneficial. Dr. MINETT referred to the excellent beginning made in local teaching by the appointment of a board of examiners by the Royal Sanitary Institute in Barbados, Trinidad, and British Guiana; he considered that hygiene ought to be taught in the schools. The interesting statement was made that there was little tuberculosis or leprosy and no filariasis in Grenada, but there was malaria there. On the contrary, filariasis, tuberculosis, and pellagra were prevalent in Barbados, and leprosy was found there, but no malaria. The papers by Mrs. MINETT, M.D., and Dr. WISHART on infantile mortality and child welfare were interesting and up-to-date, and Dr. Wishart also read a valuable paper on the sanitary and health problems of Georgetown. Dr. WOLFF said that the infantile mortality was lower in Paramaribo than in British Guiana, although more organized work was done in the latter. He put it down to the fact that midwives had two years' training at the military hospital at Surinam. \n\nAt the conclusion of the discussions of the different subjects, the delegates to the Conference passed the following series of resolutions, which were forwarded to the Secretary of State for the Colonies: \n\n1. The most modern methods of promoting infant welfare, personal and public sanitation, and hygiene should be introduced. \n\n2. In the interests of the health of an immigrant population in the West Indies, there were recommended: (a) the provision of a pure water supply, (b) efficient surface and soil drainage, (c) a properly organized system of disposal of refuse and excreta, (d) effective control of mosquitoes, and (e) the stringent enforcement of Public Health Ordinances and Regulations. \n\n3. The West Indian Governments (i) should instruct their Agricultural Departments to promote the rearing of small livestock by the labourers, to provide a suitable proportion of animal protein for their daily dietary; (ii) should introduce educational propaganda in the schools to promote a knowledge of food value; and (iii) should consider the question of subsidizing local food industries, such as fishing, and the relaxation of duties on imported protein foodstuffs. \n\n4. A survey of individuals in various districts of different colonies should be made to obtain information concerning local and racial factors which result in poor physique and industrial inefficiency. \n\n5. A system of control of midwives should be inaugurated, including methods of training, registration, and supervision by a central authority. \n\n6. The registration of stillbirths should be instituted, with confidential notification of miscarriages, in connection with measures for infant welfare. \n\n7. The West Indian Governments should adopt school medical inspection as a routine procedure. \n\n8. Restrictive measures for venereal diseases were required, to include educational propaganda and the provision of free and confidential treatment at existing institutions. \n\n9. Alastrim (recently epidemic in Jamaica) should be regarded as small-pox, and research as to its nature should be undertaken. \n\n10. Revaccination of the population should be brought into force. \n\n11. For the control of malaria, there were recommended: (a) strict observation of the anti-mosquito ordinances, (b) special attention should be given to the value of screening houses and institutions, and (c) mosquito netting should be generally used. \n\n12. The diagnosis of yellow fever should be based on clinical signs and symptoms until an accurate diagnosis by laboratory methods was discovered, but there should be no relaxation of anti-mosquito measures. \n\n13. The isolation of lepers after notification should be instituted, and arrested cases of leprosy should not be discharged from leper asylums under any conditions. \n\n14. A supply of antitetanic, antidysenteric, and other serums and vaccines should be provided. \n\n15. A united West Indian medical service should be established for the following reasons: (a) to provide for the granting of leave to medical officers at regular stated intervals, and for definite periods for considerations of health and for post-graduate study, thereby increasing the efficiency of the service; (b) to provide a recognized procedure for effecting promotion, which under present conditions, especially in the case of smaller colonies, does not exist, thereby supplying inducements to good work and securing contentment; (c) to provide for the easy transfer of medical officers from one colony to another for limited periods for the interchange of ideas, and for enabling such officers to become acquainted with the varying conditions of practice in colonies other than their own, to the mutual benefit of the colonies concerned; and (d) to provide means to secure for the benefit of all the colonies the advice of officers specially qualified in all matters relating to medical and sanitary organizations. \n\n16. The other colonies should adopt the recent leave regulations of British Guiana. \n\n17. The early appointment of a sanitary commissioner for the West Indies was necessary, to be under the Imperial Government, and independent of local control. \n\n18. The provision of an adequate whole-time staff for the Government Bacteriological Laboratory was necessary. \n\n19. The training of the medical staffs in the Schools of Tropical Medicine should be compulsory for all officers before entry into the service. \n\n20. All officers already in the service should take such a course, and be provided with free transport, full pay while taking the course, and the time so spent should not be regarded as leave of absence. \n\n21. A West Indian medical magazine should be published and circulated. \n\n22. The Colonial Office should approach the London School of Tropical Medicine to undertake research in the West Indies. And the Colonial Governments should secure local support for the specialists. \n\n23. A West Indian medical conference should be held every three years. \n\nThe Acting Governor congratulated the delegates on their resolutions and welcomed especially those recommending improved drainage and the provision of a supply of pure drinking water in British Guiana. He announced that a local loan of five million dollars for a permanent sea defence scheme was about to be raised, and said that he regarded it as an insurance, and the necessary preliminary to any effort to drain adequately the coast lands. He pointed out that the area now colonized in British Guiana was partially a reclaimed swamp, 4 ft. below the level of high spring tides. \n\nOn the one hundred and sixteenth commencement day of Bowdoin College, the Bowdoin Medical School, U.S.A., closed its doors after an existence of more than one hundred years. The reason is that the college officials feel that they are no longer properly able to maintain the medical school with the financial support available. The degree of Doctor of Medicine was conferred on the last commencement day upon only eight students. \n\nAccording to the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal, California, which has just added Anaesthesiology to the \"minimum requirements for a physician and surgeon certificate,\" is the first State in the United States of America to place anaesthesia on the list of required subjects in the medical curriculum. The hope is expressed that it will shortly be transferred from the \"elective\" to the \"required list\" in every State in the Union. \n\nFOR CIRCULATION :- \n\nMr. Grindle, W.I. Dept. \n\nMr. Lambert \n\nSir H. Read \n\nSir G. Fiddes \n\nMr. Wood \n\nMr. Churchill \n\nFiddian \n\nPrevious Paper \n\n48228 \n\nAUG. 7.11.21. \n\n19.11.21. \n\nSubsequent Paper \n\n(a) (377809) W%. 4710/19 Gp. 163 \n\n40000 5-21, W & S Ltd. \n\nSUBJECT \n\nReemployment in Col. Service \n\nRequests cousin for effect in \n\nTiji, Abou \n\nor Mhades. \n\nMINUTES \n\n...",
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        "content_text": "The Hongkong Weekly Press\n\nVOL. XCV.] China and Overland Trade Report. HONGKONG, SATURDAY, MARCH 25TH., 1922.\n\nCONTENTS.\n\nPage\n\nFar Eastern News 44 445\n\nTOPADU KAUARUARKLER LOODANDELSKEDE KA VES YOU.......... 298\n\nWedding 299\n\nWedding of Chinese Ex-Emperor 299\n\nDeath of Sir Everard Fraser, K.C.M.G. 299\n\nThe Dairy Farm Herd 299\n\nThe Late Mr. A. H. Crew 299\n\nNew Appliances for the Fire Brigade 299\n\nHow China is to be United 300\n\nShatin Road Shooting Inquiry.... 301\n\nVictory of the Anti-Mui-Tsai Agitation 302\n\nA Disorderly Parliament 302\n\nLeading Articles :- China's Gains at Washington 302\n\nProfessor Danenberg's Pupil's Recital 302\n\nBurglar Wounds European 303\n\nHongkong Legislative Council 305\n\nEx-Service Men 305\n\nThe British Region 305\n\nKowloon Questions.... 306\n\nVisit of the Prince of Wales... 308\n\nKisochou's Cost to China 308\n\nBrightening Kowloon 309\n\nThe M.C.I. Bazaar 309\n\nThe Prince's Visit to Japan 309\n\nSt. Paul's College 309\n\nCorrespondence :- Victory of the Anti-Mul-Tsai Agitation 311\n\nChinese & The Kowloon Canton Railway 311\n\nAn Out-of-Date Theory 311\n\nCompany Meetings -- Gande, Price & Co., Ltd. 312\n\nHumphreys Estate and Finance Co., Ltd. 312\n\nHongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd. 312\n\nCompany Reports :- China Sugar Refining Co., Ltd. 312\n\nHongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. 312\n\nGala Kalumping Rubber Estate, Ltd. 313\n\nNanyang Tobacco Co 313\n\nFar Eastern Cable News 313\n\nWhite-Cloud Mountain Murder Case 313\n\nAssociated Chambers of Commerce of Kwangtung 313\n\nLocal Sport 314\n\nThe Law Courts 314, 315\n\nThe Falkland Victory 315\n\nThe Recent Strike 316\n\nReminiscences of the Strike 319\n\nMunicipal Election at Shanghai 320\n\nStrike in Canton 1921 320\n\nPraya Murder Trial 320\n\nThe Amoy Boycott Withdrawn 325\n\nEstimate of Japan's Wealth 325\n\nJapan's Attitude in China 325\n\nShipping 326\n\nCommercial 326\n\nRegistered as a Newspaper at the General Post Office in the United Kingdom, No. 12\n\nViscount Dunwich, who is on his way out to join H.M.S. Hawkins, was visiting Kuala Lumpur a week ago. He is the eldest son of the third Earl of Stradbroke.\n\nMARRIAGES.\n\nDINSDALE SMITH-At the Peak Church, on Wednesday, 22nd March, 1922, FELIX AMYAS DINSDALE, second son of Mrs. and the late G. K. Dinsdale, formerly of Yokohama, to DORIS MARGARET, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Smith, Dudley, Worcestershire.\n\nGORDON-GRANT-At Shanghai, on March 15th, JAMES MILLER GORDON, to ADA HANNAH, widow of the late P. D. H. Grant, formerly of Kobe and Hongkong.\n\nHis Honour the Officer Administering the Government of Weihaiwei has appointed Mr. E. V. Carpmael acting Financial Secretary to the Government for the Territory of Weihaiwei.\n\nMACDONALD-EVANS.-At Shanghai, on March 14th, IAN DEMPSTER MACDONALD, third son of the late T. Macdonald and Mrs. Macdonald, of Shanghai, to HILDA MAUD, second daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. A. E. Evans, of Shanghai.\n\nNISSIM REUBENS.-At Shanghai, on March 14th, NISSIM MARCUS NISSIM, to FLORA REUBENS.\n\nSTRUTT GUNNER.-At Shanghai, on March 15th, GEORGE EDWARD, only son of STRUTT of Westcliff, Essex, England, to EDITH MAY GUNNER, of Dulwich, London.\n\nDEATHS.\n\nBALLARD.-At Upper Norwood, London, on January 29th, MARY MARGARET, widow of the late James Adam Ballard, formerly of Shanghai.\n\nBRIDOU.-At Monte Carlo, on March 11th, LUCIEN BRIDOU, aged 31. (By cable.)\n\nDUNCAN.-At Shanghai, on March 18th, WILLIE DUNCAN, Chinese Maritime Customs, Narking, aged 53 years.\n\nHONOUR.-At Shanghai, on March 12th, CHARLES HONOUR (Marine Engineer), aged 51 years.\n\nHYDE.-At Shanghai, on March 18th, HELEN JINA, dearly beloved wife of Frank H. Hyde, aged 42 years.\n\nBIRTHS.\n\nBAILEY.-At Kowloon, on March 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. W. S. BAILEY, a son.\n\nCAMPBELL.-At Shanghai, on March 14th, to Mr. and Mrs. C. CAMPBELL, a daughter.\n\nCARR.-At Victoria Nursing Home, Shanghai, on March 12th, to Mr. and Mrs. W. G. CARR, a daughter.\n\nHILLS.-At Sydney, N.S.W., on March 18th, wife of H. S. HILLS, of a daughter.\n\nLONG.-At Shanghai, on March 11th, to Mr. and Mrs. A. G. LONG, a son.\n\nPEACH.-At Shanghai, on March 16th, to Mr. and Mrs. N. W. PEACH, a son.\n\nREMEDIOS.-At Shanghai, on March 14th, to Mr. and Mrs. ANT. A. REMEDIOS, a daughter.\n\nWIEDMAN.-At Shanghai, on March 13th, to Mr. and Mrs. J. WIEDMAN, a son.\n\nMany in Hongkong will read with interest the announcement of the marriage at Shanghai last week of Mr. J. M. Gordon to Mrs. Grant, widow of the late Mr. Peter Grant.\n\nMr. W. G. Peter has resumed the management of the Penang branch of the Chartered Bank, on Mr. E. E. Chambers proceeding home on leave. Mr. A. W. Vick has succeeded Mr. Peter as manager of the Singapore Branch of the Bank.\n\nThe Kwangsi Government are offering 30 per cent. of the net profits of the Kwangsi Mint for a loan for the purpose of improving the mint. Certain Canton merchants have been approached on the subject.\n\nA movement is on foot to re-open an old silver mine at Yuan-hung-shan, Tung-Koon district. Owing to insufficient capital, work on the mine was closed down ten years ago. Another Company has now been formed to work the mine and application has been made to the Mining Department of the Kwangtung Government for the necessary licence.\n\nThe man who took the first train into Jerusalem has been accidentally killed on the Peking-Mukden railway. This was Regimental Sergeant-Major W. H. Foster, who had driven the train conveying Marshal Joffre from Mukden to Shanghaikwan. Sergt.-Major Foster leaves a widow and two children who had only recently arrived in China.\n\nMr. Ray Atherton, Secretary of the American Legation, is shortly to leave Peking, having been recalled to Washington for service in the State Department. It is understood that he is likely to remain there for some time.\n\nREIFSNYDER.-At Liverpool, Pa., U.S.A., on February 3rd, Dr. ELIZABETH REIFSNYDER (Missionary of the Women's Union Missionary Society of China), founder and organizer of the Margaret Williamson Hospital, West Gate, Shanghai, aged 64 years.\n\nROZARIO.-At the Italian Convent Hospital, Hongkong, on March 18th, Mrs. H. F. ROZARIO, aged 22.\n\nHONGKONG OFFICE: ICA, DES VOEUX ROAD C. LONDON AGENCY: 131, FLEET STREET, E.C.\n\nFAR EASTERN NEWS.\n\nSir Charles Addis embarked at Yokohama on the Empress of Russia on March 4th on his way home.\n\nMukden\n\nThe new Governor of French Cochin China, M. Cognacq, has arrived and assumed duties. 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        "content_text": "September 3rd, 1921.]\n\nCHAMBER OF COMMERCE.\n\nPIECE GOODS CONTRACTS.\n\nINCREASED SUBSCRIPTION APPROVED.\n\nA special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held on August 30th, the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak presiding.\n\nThe firms represented were as follows: Messrs. Anderson, Meyer & Co. (Mr. N. Dreyer), Arculli Bros. (Mr. V. Curreem), Arnhold Bros & Co. (Mr. B. Monteith Webb), Asiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd. (Mr. E. C. F. Caville), Bradley & Co., Ltd. (Mr. T. W. Hill), British American Tobacco Co. (China) Ltd. (Mr. W. B. Kennett), British Borneo Timber Co., Ltd. (Mr. G. M. Lakin), Butterfield & Swire (Mr. G. T. Edkins), Messrs. Caldbeck, Macgregor & Co. (Mr. C. Lafrentz), Carters (Mr. B. D. Crawford Morgan), Cawasjee, Pallanjee & Co. (Mr. F. J. Bilinoria), Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China (Mr. H. E. Smith), Mr. Chan Yue Teng, The China Mutual Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (Mr. B. W. Tape), China Provident Loan and Mortgage Co., Ltd. (Mr. H. H. Taylor), Commercial Union Assurance Co., Ltd. (Mr. G. H. Elliott), Cie de Messageries Maritimes (Mr. R. Rodenfuser), S. J. David & Co. (Mr. O. I. Ellis), Dodwell & Co., Ltd. (Mr. G. M. Dodwell), Donnelly and Whyte (Mr. L. M. Whyte), Walter Ford & Co. (Mr. Arthur Sanut), Fung Tang (Mr. Fong Tong), Gande, Price & Co., Ltd. (Mr. C. Bond), Getz Bros. & Co. of the Orient, Ltd. (Mr. H. O. Odell), Gibb, Livingston & Co., Ltd. (Mr. A. O. Lang), Gilman & Co. (Mr. G. Miskin), Goddard and Douglas (Mr. R. Douglas), Green Island Cement Co., Ltd. (Mr. Allen Keith), T. E. Griffith & Co., Ltd. (Mr. P. A. Dixon), Handelmaatschappy (Mr. D. U. te Wochel), W. A. Hannibal & Co. (Mr. John Robertson), Hausmann, Kern & Co. (Mr. E. Kern), Holland China Trading Co. (Mr. Alexander Van Andel), Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd. (Mr. F. R. Marsh), Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (Mr. A. Pearce), Hongkong Import and China Export Co. (Mr. S. E. Ismail), Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Mr. F. J. Tavares), Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen), W. G. Humphreys & Co. (Mr. E. Humphreys), J. D. Hutchison & Co. (Mr. T. E. Pearce), Ip Tak & Co. (Mr. Tam Wing Kwong), Jardine, Matheson & Co. (Mr. D. G. M. Bernard), Java China Japan Lijn (Mr. C. Quarles von Ufford), W. R. Loxley & Co. (Mr. W. O. Pattenden), Mackinnon, Mackenzie & Co. (Mr. P. L. Knight), J. R. Michael & Co. (Mr. V. Benjamin), Moxon and Taylor (Mr. H. Birkett), Mustard & Co. (Mr. J. H. Scott), Nestle Anglo-Swiss Milk Co. (Mr. W. A. Stevens), North-west Trading Co., Ltd. (Mr. Edward C. Dingman), Mr. K. S. Pavri, Pentreath & Co. (Mr. C. P. Marcel), Reiss & Co. (Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak and Mr. J. Hanbury Williams), Robertson, Wilson & Co. (Mr. G. W. Sewell), Ross Alexander & Co. (Mr. A. S. D. Cousland), Rudolf, Wolf and Kew, Ltd. (Mr. C. H. W. Kew), The Sandoz Chemical Works, Basle, Switzerland (Mr. J. H. Brister), E. D. Sassoon (Mr. A. S. Gubbay and Mr. S. H. Dutton), David Sassoon & Co. (Mr. A. M. Bowes-Smith), Mr. J. T. Shaw, T. W. Simmons & Co. (Mr. J. L. Plummer), H. Skett & Co. (Mr. G. E. Wetton), Stewart Bros. (Mr. H. B. Dowbiggin), F. P. Talati (Mr. M. P. Talati), The Texas Co. (Mr. Wm. Mayger), Union Trading Co., Ltd. (Mr. S. M. Churn), Wicking, Harry & Co. (Mr. J. Owen Hughes).\n\nCHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT\n\nIntroducing a discussion on a standard form of fancy piece goods contract, the CHAIRMAN read the proposed form, which was as follows:-\n\n(1.) \"Not more than four months clearance including free godown, insurance, etc., will be allowed from date of arrival or sale from stock after which date the buyer shall pay 1 per cent. per month which shall cover interest, godown, insurance and all charges, but the seller's rights on buyer's failure to perform his obligation at due date of clearance shall be wholly unaffected by the provision for payment of the 1 per cent. hereinbefore contained. This clause shall not be varied or affected in any way by Chinese or other characters written or chopped on it by any person purporting to be acting on behalf of either party.\"\n\n(2.) Sellers are not responsible for delay in shipment or non-fulfilment of contract if occasioned by Strikes, Fire, Floods, War or Civil commotions, or any other circumstances beyond their control, and the certificate of any British Chamber of Commerce or other representative Trade Corporation as to the cause of delay in shipment or non-fulfilment of contract shall be conclusive evidence thereof.\n\n(3.) Any dispute regarding quality, shade, finish, design, packing, etc., not settled amicably shall be referred to arbitrators to be appointed by the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce.\n\n(4.) Any goods not taken delivery of within the time specified shall remain at buyer's risk in every respect.\n\n(5.) No terms of this contract other than those expressed in the English language shall affect or be binding on the sellers.\n\n229\n\nThe CHAIRMAN: I think the idea is that it should replace the old contract.\n\nMr. COUSLAND asked that if a contract for goods was made and the shipments were spread over three months, and the last shipment did not arrive in time, could the buyer turn round and refuse to accept the goods? They had had cases taken to Court upon the point and personally he felt rather aggrieved about it. It came under the Sales and Goods Act.\n\nMr. VAN ANDEL said he had compared the present form with the old one and found a good many differences. There were two clauses in the old contract which were missed entirely in the proposed one, and he thought it advisable that they should be inserted. The one referred to the question of shades. A couple of years ago they were told by Manchester that they could not expect the exact imitation of old shades of samples, and so far as he knew that had not yet been withdrawn. He thought importers should be protected against deviation. The other addition referred to clause 3. He suggested it should be added that when the goods arrived in the market in an imperfect state buyers should take delivery, and any dispute with regard to quality, shade, etc., should be referred to arbitration. He thought that was the custom in the Colony.\n\nMr. PLUMMER (as Chairman of the Sub-Committee) said the sub-committee had very carefully considered the very large number of contracts which were at present used in the Colony by various importers, and it was quite impossible to cover everything which some importers desired. As to Mr. Cousland's point, if any portion of the goods were late through unforeseen causes they were covered by common law. If they were late from some cause for which they were responsible, then he was afraid they had to accept the responsibility.\n\nMr. COUSLAND: Only for the late portion. Legally, they are entitled to throw back the whole of the goods.\n\nMr. PLUMMER said that, with regard to the question of a slight deviation in shade, they could refer the matter to the Chamber of Commerce for arbitration.\n\nMr. VAN ANDEL said that one of the reasons why he mentioned the matter was to see whether the Piece Goods Sub-Committee had considered it.\n\nMr. COUSLAND remarked that in any sale contract with Manchester they had the clause inserted that late delivery of one portion of the contract did not affect the others.\n\nThe CHAIRMAN, proceeding, said that the reasons why the proposed contract had been brought forward were familiar to all of them and did not need either advocacy or discussion by him as Chairman. That there was a genuine need for a standard form of contract which should be adopted and adhered to by all importing members of the Chamber was common knowledge, common ground and common agreement. He would like to say most emphatically that it was not the slightest use adopting the contract which had been suggested, either in its present form or amended, if they chose by show of hands that afternoon to amend it, unless those who adopted it prepared rigidly to adhere to it. (Hear, hear). He said that advisedly, because there had been cases reported to the Committee of the past contract, which had been in force for some considerable time, being partially, if not wholly, ignored by some members of the Chamber, who subscribed to it.\n\nIt might be that the reports were false. He formally moved the adoption of the Committee's recommendations as to the local standard form of fancy piece goods.\n\nMr. J. L. PLUMMER seconded.\n\nMr. COUSLAND asked whether it was proposed that the clauses should simply be added to the old contract, or were to be considered to be the entire terms of the contract. If the latter, he was afraid there were one or two legal points which had been left out.\n\nThe CHAIRMAN suggested that points raised by Mr. Cousland and Mr. Van Andel would be covered if clause 3 were altered to read as follows:- \"Any dispute regarding quality, shade, finish, design, packing, delivery, late shipment or non-fulfilment of contract, etc., not settled amicably, shall be referred to arbitrators to be appointed by the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce and their finding shall be binding on both parties.\"\n\nMr. COUSLAND suggested the addition of the following clause:- \"Late or non-arrival of one or more lots not to affect other shipments under this contract.\"\n\nThe CHAIRMAN announced that the suggestion would be accepted, as part of clause 3, or would be drafted in another clause.\n\nThe additions mentioned by the Chairman and Mr. Cousland were agreed to, and the proposed contract, as amended, was unanimously approved by the meeting.",
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        "content_text": "4\n\nNEW ADVERTISEMENTS.\n\nWANTED.\n\nWANTED. Everyone in Hongkong and vicinity to know that Madame Isis, the celebrated English Palmist and Crystal Gazer, is in Hongkong for a short time only, coming direct from India where she has had large success in reading the hands of thousands and also, by her celebrated method of Crystal Gazing, has helped thousands on life's rough pathway. Madame Isis is making moderate charges for consultations whilst in Hong kong, $7.50 for palm and $10 for Crystal Gazing-Room No. 103, King Edward Hotel from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. daily. Take advantage of this opportunity to consult this talented and famous lady.\n\nWANTED.-Young Man, used to office work who is quick in copying names and addresses, and arranging advertising matter for mailing. Give age, experience and salary expected. Address Box No. 787 c/o Hongkong Telegraph.\n\nTO BE LET.\n\nTO LET.-Immediate occupation. A newly-built house on Bowen Road level. large rooms and spacious out-houses. Tennis court and garden. Suitable for Mess or private Boarding house. Apply to:- J. M. NORONHA, CREDIT FONCIER D'EXTREME-ORIENT Prince's Buildings.\n\nTO LET-FANLING, A New Bungalow situated on Wo Hop Sek. Apply to Tsang Foo! & Co.\n\nLOST.\n\nFox Terrier Bitch all white, except right eye. Answers to the name of \"Spot.\" Reward offered.--J. Mc-Cubbin, Gas Works.\n\nLOST, Young\n\nFOR SALE.\n\nFOR SALE-Wireless or Radio outfits complete; $75, $125 and $175.00 cash with order. Technical knowledge unnecessary. Apply P. O. Box No. 484, or Telephone Central 4306.\n\nFOR SALE-Steam Launch 1st. Class Condition. For full particulars apply Box No. 778 c/o \"Hongkong Telegraph.\"\n\nFOR SALE-An unfurnished. Apply P. O. Box No. 484, or Telephone Central 4306.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nTHE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY,\n\nParticulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Monday, the 25th day of Sept., 1922, at 3 p.m., at the offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government of one Lot of Crown Land at Victoria Road in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 75 years\n\nPARTICULARS OF THE LOT.\n\nRural Building Lot No. 215.\n\nBoundary Measurements.\n\n  \n    feet.\n    feet.\n    feet.\n    feet.\n  \n  \n    100\n    100\n    150\n    150\n  \n\nUpset Price\n\nTHE FAVOURITE INVENTION OF THOMAS A. EDISON\n\n\"THE PHONOGRAPH WITH A SOUL IS HERE.\n\nTHE EDISON MUSIC STORE 1ST FLOOR, POWELL'S BUILDING.\n\nTHE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.\n\nTHEATRE\n\nNOTICE.\n\nAs from the 1st. of October, the hairdressing saloon of Messrs. Campbell Moore and Co., at present situated in the Hongkong Hotel, will be carried on in the premises of the Hongkong Cigar Store, on the corner of Alexandra Building. Whilst thanking our numerous customers for their past support, we beg to solicit the continuance of their patronage.\n\nHongkong, September 20th., 1922.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nROYAL GRAND VAUDEVILLE ENTERTAINMENT.\n\nSaturday, October 7th, at 9.15 p.m. COMEDY, SENTIMENT, MUSIC & MIMICRY, In aid of the Many Charities for Children assisted by the Ministering Children's League.\n\nBOOKING AT MOUTRIES Prices: $2, $1 and 50 Cents.\n\nIN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ORDINANCES 1911 & 1921 & IN THE MATTER OF BON TON, LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION).\n\nVICTORI DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION. \"NANNING FUND\"\n\nA PIANOFORTE RECITAL will be given by MR. ERIC RICE in the BAL ROOM, GOVERNMENT HOUSE, on THURSDAY, 5th OCTOBER, at 9.15 p.m. VOCALIST:-MRS. GANDY Tickets $3. Obtainable From- MRS. SEVERN, GOVERNMENT HOUSE ANDERSON MUSIC CO.. BEACONSFIELD ARCADE.\n\nTHE DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY. LIMITED.\n\nTHE Ordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be held at the Company's Offices 20, Des Voeux Road Cen- on Thursday the 5th. of Oct, 1922, at Noon.\n\nNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors of the above named Company who have not yet proved their debts are required to do so on or before the 12th, day of October, 1922, or in default thereof they will be excluded from any distribution which may be made before such debts are proved.\n\nNOTICE is hereby given that the Share Register and Transfer Books of the Company, will be closed from the 2nd, to the 9th. October, 1922, both days inclusive.\n\nA. R. LOWE. Liquidator.\n\nWarrant for the Interim Dividend can be obtained at the Chartered Bank Building, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.\n\nOffice of the Company, 2 Queen's Building, Hongkong, on and after the 11th. October, next.\n\nBy order of the Board.\n\nR. M. DYER, Chief Manager,\n\nHongkong, 18th. Sept., 1922.\n\nJ. B. LAL,\n\nand\n\nTHE ARLE INDIAN PHYSICIAN FROM SINGAPORE.\n\nis now ready to receive anyone who wishes to be treated for the following diseases, unlimited, Catarrh, Hay Fever, Hemorrhoids, Ear pain. Neuralgia, etc. Running of the Nose, Honestly worth $5 each. Price $3, $2 and $1, at Moutrie's, 3rd. October. See Page 4.\n\nTHE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.\n\nGUARANTEES TO TREAT\n\nThe above diseases in less than 5 MINUTES\n\n$1,000 REWARD\n\nA Reward of $1,000 (one thousand), will be paid to any Doctor who is able to cure the above mentioned diseases within 2 minutes,\n\nAnyone making use of my medicine either by removing my label or substituting his own (Proprietors: W.W. Greener, Ltd.) will not be entitled to the guarantee.\n\nNEEDHAM GUNS\n\nA Hand Made gun of British Manufacture. (Double Barrel 12 bore) The Challenger Model No. 1 £10.10.0 Model No 2........... 12.12.0 Ejector Model No. 8... 16.16.0 Sportsmen are cordially invited to inspect a Sample Model on show at The Hongkong Sporting Arms and Ammunition Store 5 & 6 Beaconsfield Arcade.\n\nJ. V. Needham, BIRMINGHAM\n\nThe Transfer Books, of the Company will be closed from the 22nd of September to 5th. of October both days inclusive.\n\nDOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO. General Managers. Hongkong, 14th. Sept., 1922.\n\nBRAZILIAN CAFE,\n\nA New Cafe, under the above title, has been opened at No. 37. Peking Road, Kowloon, (near the Star Theatre).\n\nAll kinds of hot and cold drinks, confectionery, ice creams, cigars and cigarettes supplied. A cargo of conserves has just been received from Portugal.\n\nSEPTEMBER 22, 1922.\n\nPUBLIC AUCTIONS.\n\nTHE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on Saturday, the 23rd. Sept.. 1922, commencing at 11 a.m. at their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street, Sundry Valuable Household Furniture And One Cycle Terms: Cash on delivery.\n\nLAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers.\n\nTHE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on Monday, the 25th. Sept., 1922. commencing at 5.15 p.m. at their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street, A Fine Collection of Postage Stamps including some rare war stamps (Full particulars from catalogue) On view from Friday the 22nd. inst. Terms: Cash on delivery.\n\nLAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers,\n\nTHE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on Wednesday,the 27th. Sept., 1922, commencing at 11 am. at their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street, 57 cases Whisky 19 cases Port Wine 13 cases Sparkling Muscatel Also Dutch Liqueur Gin. Claret, Brandy, Kummel, Vermouth, Liqueur, White Wine, etc., etc. And A few cases of Golden State Champagne Terms: Cash on delivery.\n\nLAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers.\n\nPUBLIC AUCTION.\n\nTHE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on Friday, the 20th. Sept., 1923 commenting at 11 a.m. at No. 1 Godown (lower) of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., Kowloon, (For account of the concerned) 800 Boxes each 112 sheets Tin Plates, 14 × 20* At No. 23 Godown (lower) 28 drums Silicate of Soda At No. 25 Godown (lower) 5 drums Caustic Soda Terms: Cash on delivery.\n\nLAMMERT BROS.. Auctioneers,\n\nThe Management has made arrangements for breakfast to be served in the morning from 10 am at a charge of $12 per month.\n\nS. E. WALDMAN, Proprietor.\n\nNOTICE.\n\nHAVING resigned from my position as Manager of the Export Department of the Union Trading Company Limited, the\n\nTHE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on Friday the 29th. Sept., 1922 at 12 o'clock (noon) At Hon Shan Godown, Shek Tong Tsui (for account of the concerned) 500 Boxes each 112 sheets Pin-plates, 14 20 7 Terms: Cash on delivery\n\nLAMMERT BROS.. Auctioneers.\n\nPower of Attorney given me by the firm to sign its name will be invalid as from this date, the same having been returned by me to the Company for revocation.\n\nJ. C. BARRETTO. Hongkong, 21st. Sept., 1922,\n\nThe Kwong Wing Co., Ltd. S. S. Tai Ming, Friday, 22nd inst Regular service to Wnebow splendid 1st Class Passenger Accommodation. 25, Des Voeux Rd. W., 'Phone Central 893\n\nMee Wah Knitting Co. 518, Causeway Bay. Phone Central 1301. Manufacturers of Socks, Singlets, Sweaters and Underwear. YEUNG PO KWAN, President.\n\nTHE SAI HING S. S. Co. 23. Connaught Road, W. CANTON-WUCHOW LINE. S. S. NANNING S. S. \"SAINAN Munday, Wednesday, Friday. HONGKONG-WUCHOW LINE.\n\nTHE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on at their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street (For account of the concerned) The Steamship \"CHOYSANG \" (with all gear and equipment, as she now lies on Fort Island (near Swatow) Terms: Cash on fall of hammer when steamer will be at purchaser's risk and account. Buyers will be required to furnish an undertaking that vessel will be broken up. For further particulars apply to LAMMERT BROS, Auctioneers.\n\nNESTLE'S PURE THICK CREAM IS REAL CREAM Delicious with Stewed, Bottled or Tinned Fruits. NESTLE'S Used for Ices, Meringues, and All Made Creams. PACKED IN THREE SIZES 6 OZS, 35 cents per tin. 12 OZS, 45 cents per tin. 80 OZS, $1.50 per tin. SOLD BY ALL STORES in HONGKONG, CANTON & COAST PORTS. BE SURE YOU GET GENUINE\n\nSERVICE DRY CLEANING requires thousands of dollars worth of Apparatus and power driven machinery. Every step of the cleaning process requires exacting care. The result every particle of dirt is removed from the garments. Our pressing machines sterilize garments with dry hot steam and eliminate all chances of infection from germ laden clothing.\n\nSTEAM LAUNDRY CO. YAUMATI, Tel. Kowloon 32. 4, Beaconsfield Arcade, Tel. Central 1279; 65, Praya East. 11, Canton Road, Kowloon.\n\nAT THE WORLD TO-NIGHT REALART PICTURES presents The story of two young immigrant lovers who came to America to gain their ideals, and nearly lost them in the maze of bewildering new customs and ideas in which they soon found themselves groping. A FASCINATING STORY \"THE LAND OF HOPE\" with ALICE BRADY. Something new and fascinating in Motion Pictures. JUST ARRIVED IN HONGKONG. For a Short Period Only! MADAME ISIS. Celebrated English Palmist and Crystal Gazer.\n\nMADAME Isis is on a World's Tour, arrived from India, where she was consulted, not only by Europeans, but by\n\nENQUIRIES SOLICITED\n\nNOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.\n\nThe Steamship \"HAROLD DOLLAR\" having arrived from San Francisco via Ports, on Sept., 22nd. consignees are hereby notified that their cargo is being landed at their risk into the hazardous Godowns of Holt's Wharf, and stored at consignees' risk.\n\nAll broken, chafed and damaged cargo is to be left in the Godowns until Wednesday, Sept. 27th. at 2.30 p.m. when they will be examined by Messrs. Carmichael and Clarke.\n\nClaims will not be accepted unless cargo is so examined by said Surveyors prior to the above date. All claims must be presented within a month of the steamer's arrival here, after which they will not be recognized. No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns. All goods remaining after 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29th., will be subject to rent. No fire insurance whatever will be effected.\n\nConsignees are requested to send in their Bills of Lading for counter-signature.\n\nTHE ROBERT DOLLAR CO. Agents. Hongkong, Sept. 22nd. 1922.\n\nS. S. “TUNGSHING.\" STRANDED IN SWATOW HARBOUR.\n\nMESSRS. Jardine Matheson Co. Ltd.-General Managers Indo-China Steam Navigation Co., Ltd., Hongkong, are prepared to receive Tenders for the temporary repair, floating, and delivery of the above steamer\n\nTHE HIN FAT S. S. Co. Hongkong 'Phone Central 1770. Shipping and Insurance Brokers, 'Phone Central 393 No. 107, Wing Lok Street.\n\nKWOK HIN WANG. Proprietor. On Hing Co. 6-19. Hing Lung Street Metal & Hardware Merchants, Electric & General Engineers & Contractors, & 'Phone No. Central 3864 L. F. LAI, General Manager.\n\nThe Far Eastern representative Messrs. W. W. Greener, Ltd. 29, Pall Mall, London, is at present in Hongkong and cordially invited to inspect a few sample models \"Greener Guns now being shown at our store.\n\nThe Hongkong Sporting Arms and Ammunition Store. 5-6, Beaconsfield Arcade. Agents for W. W. Greener, Ltd. Hongkong. all treated with the strictest confidence.\n\nafloat, in the Harbour of Swatow. Hours of consultation 9.30 to 1 and 3.30 to 6.30.\n\nPrices: Lecture by Lines of the Hand... $7.50 Lecture by Crystal Gazing 10.00 KING EDWARD HOTEL, Room 103.\n\nPermits for inspection of vessel as she now lies, will be issued on application to the above.\n\n(Other Advertisements continued on Page 12.)",
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        "content_text": "AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY.\n\nBANKING DEPARTMENT: Current Savings and Time Deposits in Local Currency, U.S. Dollars and Pounds Sterling; Issuance of Commercial and Travelers Letters of Credit; Collection of Drafts, Bills, Notes or Deposits Sale of Money Orders, Drafts, Cable and Mail Payments; Foreign Money Bought and Sold; Liberty Bonds Cashed; American Express Company Travellers Cheques.\n\nSHIPPING DEPARTMENT: Forwarding of Import and Export Shipments, Parcels, Baggage, Bullion, and Securities; Freight and Express Consignments in large or small lots between all parts of the world; Marine Insurance; American Express Company Through Bills of Lading.\n\nTRAVEL DEPARTMENT:\n\nTHE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.\n\nSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1922.\n\nBANKS.\n\nSHIPPING NEWS\n\nThe following local shipping and mail intelligence has been corrected to noon to-day-\n\nVessel Pres. Wilson Dover M. Indien Kueichow Morioka M.\n\nMylie Kaiping Szechuan Hangsang Laibang Georgii Westfalen\n\nfor\n\nVessel Mohon\n\nReliable information planning trips, Tours or Cruises anywhere; Sale of Steamship, Railway, Sight Seeing Guide Tickets at regular Tariff rates; Baggage Insurance; Hotel Reservations.\n\nA COMPLETE WORLD-WIDE BANKING, SHIPPING AND TRAVEL SERVICE.\n\nDevorongis Yue Ying Wa Shizunka M. Shape Alabama M. Morioka M. Kiungchow Triseng Poolee\n\nYat Shing Kaijo M. Victoria Hangsang Dzufac\n\nVessels Arrived.\n\nAgents Pacific Mail Dodwell John Manners 8 & 8 NYK Moller & Co. Sing Kee B & S JH & Co. Wo Fat Sing Arnhold Bros.\n\nAgents Yue Woo OSK Yuan Seng Fat Chrong Bat NYK B & S OSK NYK B & S J M & Co. Hung Shun J M & Co. OSK\n\nFrom 8. Frisco via Manila Chinwantao Shanghai Canton Taikoo Dock Kow. Whf.\n\nASIA BANKING CORPORATION.\n\n(An American Bank for trade with the Far East.)\n\nOwned by group of American Banks and under the control of the New York State Banking Department and the Federal Reserve Bank.\n\nComplete banking facilities incident to foreign trade. Travellers Checks of the American Bankers' Association and the Guaranty Trust Company of New York, negotiable throughout the world, for Sale and Encashment with us.\n\nHEAD OFFICE:\n\nMooring Eow. Whf B 55 ▲ 52 Yokohamaa via Moji Saison C 36 Haiphong via Pukhoi Canton C 39 B. 19 C 35 Calcutta via S'pore Canton Kow. Whf. C 16 Bolt's Whf. Shanghai\n\nBRANCHES Canton Tientsin Hankow Peking Bremen via S'pore\n\nClearances.\n\nVessel\n\nWhere Bound\n\nDeparture. Sept.\n\nTerrane Yokohama vis S'hai Canton Hoihow hi Besttla via Keely Shanghai via Amoy Tacoma via Dairen Calcutta Amoy via Swatow Saigon Fort Bayard \" 6'hai via Swatow 1st Oct. Keelung Melbourne via Sandakan J M & UG. Tongtro via Swatow \" Bangkok via Swatow China Aut.\n\nImpending Departures.\n\n(Compiled from our Shipping Advertisements.)\n\nJ M Co. Destination Tientsin Singapore Sailing Date 1st Oct. let New York\n\nBRANCH: San Francisco. HEAD OFFICE FOR THE ORIENT: THE CHINA SPECIE BANK LTD.\n\nHEAD OFFICE: Manila Singapore D. M. BIGGAR, Manager.\n\nTHE BANK OF CHINA.\n\nTHE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. HEAD OFFICE HONGKONG. Paid-up Capital Reserve Funde:- Sterling ... Silver $20,000,00 £4,500,000 $23,500,000\n\nkocezve Limbliday of Proprionezu § 29.800,000.0\n\nDODAT OF DIRECTURE G. M. Dodwall, Eng.-Obama. Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang-Deputy ChairmN. DG. K. Borzard goa, Mr. B. V. D. Parz A. M. Bower Smith, Eng W. L. Pattonden. Be G.T.K. Edkins, B. B. P. Waits. Be P. E. Holyoak . Cute! Manny): A. G. STITHES, Reg Manager: Abazyba! ——9, B. Mun Bes\n\nLONDON BANK: LONDON COUNTY WESTMINATION PARK'S BANK, LIMITED\n\nCurrens aconas opened is Leeal Barret and Fixed Depoaths recorved far on your i borter perioda a Losal Ourrapay and Òsterling na termi which will be quoted on appliest)00\n\nHongkong, 20th February, 1922 (Specially authorized by Pres- idential Mandate of the Republic HONGKONO SAVINGS BANK St. George's Building, Hongkong. of China on the 22nd of Novem- ber, 1917.)\n\nChairman of Board of Directors Mr. Wong Shiu Ham Chief Manager... Mr. L.S. Holum Asst. Manager... Mr. K. T. Wong Hongkong Manager. Mr. I. P. Allen Foreign exchange and general hanking business transacted.\n\nCurrent, Savings, and Fixed deposits bear interests at rates 2% 4% and 5% per annum re- spectively.\n\nL. S. HOLUM.\n\nChief Manager Hongkong, 2nd October. 1920\n\nNEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL MAATSCHAPPIJ.\n\n'KITHERLANDE TRADING SQUINTY,)\n\nBablished 1834 100,000, 8,333,333\n\nPaid-up Capital1:19 446,200 £1,620.433 Reserve Fund....... ....................... Spacial Laser F1.22 650,000 21,889,333\n\nHead Offer:—Amsterdam' Branches at The Hague Botterdam - Brad Agency :--Batąpia BRANCHES Pekalongan Tebing Ting RearijeraİD Knokeres Bandoent Bombay Medan Padang Bingapura Boerabal Borzakarta Caloutta Palemban (Boin) Due Hongkong Cheribon Djember Prong (Dell) lot Oct. Djokjakarta Pontiana Int Kobe Rangooz Telok Betong 2nd Rota-Radja Bamarang Tjilatjup Shanghai 2nd örd 7th\n\nVessel Agents Stanley Benmohr Alps Maru Westfalen Free Claims Goods Storage to be Stored Expires In by A L Kowloon Sept. 29 Oct. 24 GL & Co. Kowloon Oct. 4 Oct. 18 Oct 4 OSK Kowloon Oct. 4 Oct, 8 Wed. & Saturday RD Co. Holt' Oct. 6 Oct. 19 Oct. 5\n\nExamina tion Date Sept 28\n\nSteamers' Movements.\n\nLaomedon for London. Rotterdam and Hamburg. left Shanghai ou 27th inst for this port, dne here on 30th p m and will be despatched at 4 pm. un 2nd October Protesilaus from Pacific Porte. arrived at Yokohama 28th instant. Mentor arrived at London on 27th September.\n\n!Ange Weltevreden Correspondents at Colombo, Madras Pondi oberry, Bangkok. Baigon, Haiphong, Hanoi. Amoy, Yokohama, Belbourne, Sydney, New Tork, San Francisco, ets,, ete.\n\nLondon Bankers: The National Provimajai, and Union Bank of England, Limited.\n\nThe Bank bays and sells and receive for collection Bills of Ezcbenge, issum tottera <1 credit on a Branches and correspondents the East, the Continent, in Great Britain. America and Australia and transsets banking business of every description.\n\nW. B, GRONKAMP.\n\nAgent.\n\nBANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE (FRENCH BANK.)\n\nHead Onos: 96 Boulevard Hausamana, Pazin, Ginyo M. arrived at Yokohama on September 20th., and sails October 2nd for Capital - Honolulu, San Francisco and South Americk.\n\nMilan, Sept. 29. A hundred and forty-four bodies of victims have been recover- ed from the Spezzia explosion. More fatalities are feared. The rupted.\n\nInjured total six hundred.\n\nPOST OFFICE NOTICES.\n\nHongkong Kengtze Noumes Papeets Peking Paom-Pent Pondicherry\n\nBANKERS.\n\nBhaure Tientsin Tour Do Vladivostook Yuankolo\n\nReserves Frabos 45,000,000 50,000,000\n\nBRANCHEA AND AGENGJES.\n\nBangkok Bairon\n\nTelegraphic Communications with Gap Rock and Waglen Lighthouses are inter-\n\nINWARD MAILS.\n\nambang Djibout! Haiphong Jankow Надоб\n\nFrom Per Duo Haiphong Azay Le Rideau ..30th Sept. Shanghai.. Kanchow ...30th\n\nRESTRICTION OF RUBBER OUTPUT.\n\nLondon, Sept. 29. A supplementary report of the Colonial Office Rubber mittee is to be issued shortly. It is anticipated it will restriction of output in British overses possessions.\n\nEurope via Suez (Letters only, London Shanghai... favour Jupan 31st Aug.) Com-Australia & Manila\n\nLaisang ...30th Taiyuan lat Oct. Suiyang + 2nd Arafura Sicilia President Grant F ... 2nd 3rd\n\nOUTWARD MAILS.\n\nPer\n\nMOORISH BRIGAND SURRENDERS.\n\nSan Sebastian, Sept. 27,\n\nThe Minister for Foreign Affairs announces the surrender of the brigand Raisuli, who has caused considerable trouble for\n\nEurope via Buen (Papers only, London 31st Aug) Canada, U.S.A, Japan & Shanghai\n\nPor Swatow. Amoy & Kestung...\n\nmany years.\n\nIRISH POSTAL STRIKE SETTLED.\n\nLondon, Sept. 29.\n\nThe Irish postal strike, which has been in operation for several weeks, was settled yesterday.\n\nTO KEEP WELL IN\n\nGAMBLING WITH THE DOLE.\n\nTwo men out of number before the Durham\n\nTHE HEAT\n\ndaily regularity\n\nthe charged first importance, and to ensure\n\nCounty magistrates with gaming\n\nja\n\nof\n\nthis Pinkettes are perfection. These gentle little\n\nthe\n\nShanghai, N. China & Dairen Switow & Bangkok | Weikaiwei, Chefno & Tientsin\n\nShanghai & N. China... Saigon Samahur & Wnehow Straits & Egypt ... Japan\n\nSwatow ..\n\n---\n\nPhilippine Is Philippine Is. Shanghai, N. China, Japan, Honolulu, Canada, U.B. A., C. & S. America, & *Europe via San Francisco...\n\n+++\n\nadmitted that they had been swatow, Amoy & Foochow receiving laxatives\n\nunemployment Straits & Calcutta \"dole,\" as well as Poor Law relief Shanghai & N. China. The chairman said it was a dis Haiphong, Saigon, Straits, Ceylon, Mauritius Marques, S. Africa, grace that people should in this.\n\nIndia via Dhanuskhodi. Aden, Egypt & Europe via Marseilles...\n\nPINKETTES\n\nway waste money received from- the Government for the upkeep\n\ndispel constipation, regulate the of themselves and family. In\n\nKaijo M.... Arabia M. Kiangau ... Kueichow Szechnen... Haiyang.. Kochow ... Laomedon\n\nLaisang ... 17th\n\nDate :OCTOBER: -\n\n| IN FRANCE: Comptoir National d'Emom! de Paris Credit Lyonnais; Banqu de Paris et dra Pays-Bas; Credit Industrial et Commercial Boiacte Generale.\n\nIN LONDON: The National Provinais sad Union Bank of England Ltd., Comp toir National d'Escompte de Paris; Credit Lyonnais.\n\nIN NEW YORʦ J. P. Bogna 3 M\n\nInterest allowed on Current Accounts and Fixed Deposita scuording to arrangement.\n\nEvery description of banking and exchange business transacted\n\n7. MARSOT,\n\nAoking Manager.\n\n...Sun., 1 inst., 9 a m. Hongkong, October 21st, 1918. ...Sun.. 1 inst., 9 a.m ...Sun.. inst., 9am. ...San 1 inst., 9 a.m. ...Sun., 1 inat, 9am. ...Mon., 1 inst., 9 a m. ... Sun.. 1 inst. 10 a.m. .Mon., 2 inst. 10 30 a m\n\nTHE MERCANTILE BANK OF\n\n.. Mon., 2 inst.. ? 30 p.m Hydrangos......Man.. 2 inat. 3.30 pm.\n\n......Mon, 2 inst., 5 pm Slavic Prince ...Tues., 3 inst., 9 a m\n\nTyndareos\n\nPresident Wilson... Tnes, Jinat..\n\nRegistration 9.15 a.m. Letters 10 a m (Due San Francisco 25th Oct)\n\n...Tues., 3 inst., noon.\n\n..Tuee, 3 inst\n\n1. PD ...Tuse., 3 inst, 2 p.m\n\nHaifong Kutsang Kanchow\n\n---\n\nAngkor...\n\nliver, cuce bilious attacks, sick future the magistrates thought Bangkok... headaches, bad breath, costed that all similar cases should be\n\nPhilippine Islands Iloilo, Sandakan. tongue, clear the skin of pimples taken under the Vagrancy Act, and blotches. Of chemists, or so that offenders could be sent to post free, 60 cents the vial, trom prison for three months. Fines Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., 96 were imposed ranging from £2 to Szechuen Road, Shanghai. 1£5.\n\n---\n\n..1nen. 3 inat\n\nINDIA, LIMITED.\n\nSend Offna 11, Ornenshurst\n\n#treat. Lozdon, 8. 0 1.\n\nAuthorised (apita) Aubearibed Capital Paid Up Capital Reveres Fund\n\n£3,000,000\n\n-\n\n-\n\n1,000,000 2.860,000 1.150,000\n\nDAVIERS\n\nThe Bank of Haglund The London Jolat City & Midlang Bank, Lad BS.ANCHE:- Bombay Calcutta Colombo Dalbi Galle Яoogkons Howend Kandy\n\nRegistration 145 pm. Port Louis (nurtsins)\n\nLettera 230 pm. (Due Marseilles 7th Nov) Doen Samud...Tues., 3itat, 4.30 pm\n\nKarachil Kota Bhere Kuala Lump Madra New Yorl Perang Kangoon Bbanghe\n\nBingapore HONGKONG BRANCH Every deseription of Banking and brabange business transmoked.\n\nInterest allowed on Current Accounts at 8 per vent per annum on Daily Balanses, and on Fized Deposits at rates which may ba asceptained application.\n\nN. C. WILSON, Aoting pagar,\n\nAustralia & New Zealand via Thura- day Islands\n\nArafura...\n\n---\n\n*Correspondance hearing vansel's name only.\n\n... Wed 4 inst.. Registration 8 15 a.m. Letter's ga.m (Due Thursday Islands 19 Oct.)\n\n1, Queen's Road Central. Hongbong, 17th, January, 1822\n\nAuthorized Capital..$60,000,000.00 Paid up Capital...... 18,278,600.00 Reserve Funds...... 9,629,425.24\n\nHEAD OFFICE PEKING Hongkong Branch: 4 Queen's Road, Central.\n\nBranches and Bub-branches all over China other parts of the world\n\nThe business of the above hana ɔs soudbase by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHA! BANKIN CORPORATION.\n\nAndes may be obtained an appurasi-D INTEREST on inwe\n\nCorporation, on th\n\nMinimum monthly balanges at $34 rer aona\n\nFor the Honghong sad wager Barbra\n\nA. H. BARLOW, Acting Chief Manage\n\nand Correspondenta in Kurope, America, and THE CHARTERED BANK OF\n\nINDIA, AUSTRALIA AND\n\nLondos Bankera:-The National Provincial and Calon Bank of England, Ltd The Guaranty Trust Company of New York. New Tork Bankers:-The Irving National Banka. The Puitable Trust Company of New Yor]\n\nCHINA.\n\nIzaorporated by Boval Chan 12\n\nInterest allowed on Current Accounts and Fixed Deposits. Terms on application Evary description of Banking Business traD RESERVE LIABILITY OF\n\nnoted\n\nLosas granted on approved neuritics Special failities for Home Exobangs.\n\nTSUYEE PEI\n\nManager.\n\nPAID-UP CAPITAL_ RESERVE FUND PROPRIETORE\n\n£1,700,00\n\n43.000.\n\nFOREIGN PICHANG) and Beneral hol\n\ning bugle transacted,\n\nCURRENT ACCOUNTS +paned and PIN DEPOSITO rapeived for 1 year or sborist person atste which will be quoted on naplisation\n\nJ. LICROCKATT.\n\nManage).\n\nTHE BANK OF EAST ASIA, Hongkong, 1st January, 1914.\n\nLIMITED.\n\nHEAD OFFICE No. 10 Des Voeux Road Central, Established 1919.\n\nAUTHORISED CAPITAL 1. CAPITAL.\n\n20,908.00% 00\n\nRESERTS FUND) mátti várnak meg§- 300,000.00\n\nDIRECTORS:\n\n2. Pong Way Ting, ChaIEDAS\n\nHOL. Mr. Chow Shan Son. Mr. Kan Ying Pu\n\nM Loon Chua,\n\nMr Fox Play Bhas\n\nMY P. K. Kwok,\n\n*. Thang Linh\n\nMr. Buyab Tal\n\nMr. Mck Ching Kong.\n\nMr. Wong Yun Tong, Mr. Cha Ching dhok, Mr. Kan Obiz Nam.\n\nDale Manager Mr. Kon Tong Pn. Loss. Manager, Mr. Li Tu Pong\n\nBRANCHES & AGENCIES:- NEW YORK LONDON PARIS SHANGHAI XOBE NAGASAKI SINGAPOR TIENTSIN MANILA\n\nSAMARANG CALCUTTA SAN FRANCISCO YOKOHAMA SAIGON PENANG HANKOW BATAVIA SOURABAYA BOMBAY CANTON\n\nLinden Backers: ---The London Joins Ühty and Midland Bank, Ltd.\n\nEvery description of Banking and Exchange business transacted. Loans granted on approved securities.\n\nInterest allowed on Current Deposit Account at the rate of Two per oost. per annum on Bav Ingi Asanunt Four per deni, por ananu, sad on Fixed Deponiis at the following ratan:-\n\nFor a month at the rate of 3% per annum For montbe at the rate of 4% por ana Foz 10 mostbe the rate of 6% per\n\nIAN TONG PO.\n\nBongbong, Marab Mh. 1991\n\nÜbiof Mangor.\n\nTHE FUTIEN BANK,\n\n2. Connaught Road, Central\n\nGeneral Banking and Exobange Business Transacted, Losas Granted O Approved Becurities\n\nInterest of Fixed Deposits— For 12 months... For\n\nmontbe .....\n\nFor 3 months.\n\n--% per annum,\n\n3% per annum.\n\n2% per aIELD,\n\nUn Demand Current Avvounts :-\n\n2% per annum on the Daily Credit Balakene of over $100, )\n\nLA CHEE YA.\n\nManager\n\nTHE INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK, LTD.\n\nNo, 6. Des Voeux Road HONGKONG.\n\nBANK OF CANTON\n\nLIMITED\n\nHEAD OFFICE, HONGKONG\n\nFOREIGN EXCHANGE D General Banking BURIDAR Transacted.\n\nINTEREST ON PIXEI DEPOSITS.\n\nFor 12 Months 5% per annum, For 6 Months 4% per annum For 3 Months 3% per annum. 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I D80, 11\n\nCAPITAL AND SURPLUS: CNDIVIDED PROFITS: RESERVE FOR DIVIDENDS: (Owned by the National City Bank of New York)\n\nHOAD OPPION; 60 Wall Stroms. NEW YORK BRANOMES. LONDON: 36 Bishopsgas, L. C. LYONS: 37 Pisos Tolosas BAN FRANCISCO; 232 Montgomery Struer CHINA: Canton, Bankow, Harbin, Hongkong\n\nPeking Bbanghai, TrenseLD, DOMINICAN REPUBLIO: Kurrió Plana Sez Pedro de Macoria, Banobus Baguays Banto Domingo, Karamona, San Fran eino de Mooris Chatar INDIA: Bombay, Calausts, Rangoon\n\nTHE INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL BANK, LIMITED\n\nHead Offee-York Building, Boad, Hongkong.\n\nBranches :--\n\nit hanghai and Hankow. Correspondents in all qummerajai denizen\n\n■China and abroad JAPAN: Kobe, Yokohama. BAVA: Batavia, BouraonYN PANAMA: Colon, PanaIDE. PHILIPPINE 18LANDS: Onbu, Malin. of SPAIN: Barcelona, Madrid,\n\nSTRAITH SETTLEMENTS : Singapore,\n\nBRANCHEM OF THE NATIONAL STY BANK OF NEW YORK, ARGENTINA: Buenos Altos, koenzie- BELGIUM: Antwerp, brassek,\n\nPrompt Service. Attractive rates för all kinds of DepoHILD, Inquiries are welcoma,\n\nS. Y. HSUEH,\n\nManager.\n\nTHE CHINESE MERCHANTS BANK. LTD.,\n\n醬精飓有行账\n\nLO\n\nAlexandra Bulld'ap1. Chster Boad\n\nDozera and Exebunga busimon\n\ntronasutad.\n\n| HEa2kl. Paranobus, form Amen. Bao Janeiro, Bancos, Ban Panic\n\nCHILE: Bantingu, Valparaino\n\nCUBA Bavana sod 22 səsinə in Cuba. ENGLAND: adaa.\n\nITALY:\n\nPERU: L\n\nPORTO 100: Pobus, dan Juna.\n\nRUSSIA: Mosenw, Forzigrad, (emporarily closed).\n\nURUGUAY: Mosterides VENEZULLA. Luznomi\n\nDADZIDO Pinshine tras\n\nAll descriptione di autod. Loans granted on approved suvarities.\n\nInterest allowed on surrent and satis Current Accounts opraad sad Fixed Deposits accounts and fixed deposita in joom va foreigi rseeived a rator which may be assortaimed ourrondins al raïme to be kerurteaned on applièw on application.\n\nThe Ban als conduct a Bavings Depart\n\nmeni.\n\nC. LAD. 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        "content_text": "## THE DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JULY 10TH, 1925\n\n### NEW ADVERTISEMENTS\n\n**HONGKONG HOTEL**\n\nCOMMENCING on MONDAY NEXT, the 13TH JULY, 1925, \n\n| Meal | Time |\n| --- | --- |\n| BREAKFAST | 8.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. |\n| TIFFIN | 12.30 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. |\n| DINNER | 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm. |\n\n2410\n\n**THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LIMITED**\n\n9th July, 1925.\n\n### INTIMATIONS\n\n**HAROLD WALLACE PETLEY (DECEASED)**\n\nPERSONS having Claims against the Estate are Requested to forward particulars At Once to JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER, Solicitors, Prince's Building, Hongkong.\n\n### NOTICES\n\n**ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB**\n\nTHE CLUB HOUSE will be OPENED on SATURDAY AFTERNOONS and SUNDAYS. No Meals will be Served, Ice and Drinks will be available.\n\n**PALACE MOTOR CO., LTD. (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION)**\n\nNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a WINDING-UP FINAL GENERAL MEETING of the Company, will be held at No. 21, POTTINGER STREET, Ground floor, Hongkong, on WEDNESDAY, the 12th AUGUST, 1925, at 2.30 P.M.\n\n1. Laying the Accounts before the Meeting\n2. Giving Explanations if required.\n\nWONG KAM YING, Liquidator.\n\nHongkong, 10th July, 1925.\n\n**THE HONGKONG SHAREBROKERS' ASSOCIATION**\n\nTHE JUNE SETTLEMENT Has Been POSTPONED.\n\nBy Order of the Committee, M. FERNANDEZ, Secretary. Hongkong, 4th July, 1925.\n\n**THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION**\n\nIT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that an Interim Dividend of £3 per share subject to deduction of Income Tax, has been declared for the HALF YEAR ending 30th JUNE, 1925, at Rate of 2/3d per Dollar.\n\nThe Dividend will be Payable on and after MONDAY, the 10TH AUGUST, 1925, at Offices of the Corporation.\n\nBy Order of the Court of Directors, A. H. BARLOW, Chief Manager. Hongkong, 7th July, 1925.\n\n**COAL**\n\nTHERE are Ample Stocks of COAL in the Colony. Those in need of Supplies should Communicate in Writing with the SECRETARY.\n\n**SPECIAL CONSTABULARY. PEAK DIVISION**\n\nALL ADULT MALES (other than Members of the Government, Naval and Military Services and of the Medical Profession) Resident in the PEAK DISTRICT who are not rendering Active Assistance to the Public in connection with the Existing Strike are hereby Called Upon to Attend before Magistrate at the PEAK CLUB at 6 P.M. TO-DAY (FRIDAY, JULY 10TH) for the purpose of being Appointed and Enrolled as Special Constables.\n\n**NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES**\n\n**THE EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.**\n\nTHE STEAMSHIP \"ST. ALBANS.\" LEFT SYDNEY, 18TH JUNE, 1925. CONSIGNEES of CARGO from AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND and SOUTH SEA ISLAND PORTS are hereby Informed that owing to the Existing Strike Conditions, Cargo for HONGKONG by the s.s. \"ST. ALBANS\" has been Discharged at SANDAKAN and/or MANILA.\n\nCargo landed at SANDAKAN has been Trans-shipped per s.s. \"HINSANG\" Due Here on or about the 18TH INSTANT while the following Cargo landed at MANILA, VIZ:- \n- €50 LEAD BARS.\n- 21 Boxes FRENCH BUTTER.\n- 6 Bales LEATHER.\n\nWill be Forwarded to Destination per First Opportunity.\n\nNo Insurance whatsoever has been effected by the Steamship COMPANY.\n\nMACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO., Agents. Hongkong, 9th July, 1925.\n\n**COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES**\n\nCONSIGNEES of Cargo from MARSEILLES, &c., Cargo from BORDEAUX ex s.s \"ETOUAN\" also Cargo from HAVRE and COGNAC ex s.s.\"COMTE DORISE.\"\n\nCONSIGNEES are hereby informed that their Goods with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables are being landed and stored at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, Kowloon.\n\nB. BODENFUSER, Agent. Hongkong, 7th July, 1925.\n\n**PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO.'S STEAMER \"KASHGAR\"**\n\nARRIVED HONGKONG ON 9TH JULY, 1925. FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, GIBRAL.TAR, MARSEILLES MALTA, PORTSAID, ADEN, COLOMBO AND STRAITS.\n\nCONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-named Vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed AT THEIR RISK in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon.\n\nMACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO., Agents. Hongkong, 9th July, 1925.\n\n**TO LET**\n\n- GODOWNS in ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS (Basement). Apply- SECRETARY, A. S. WATSON & Co., LTD.\n- COMMODIOUS SHOP and PREMISES, ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS, from SEPTEMBER NEXT. Apply- SECRETARY, A. S. WATSON & Co., Ltd.\n- OFFICE on 1ST FLOOR in UNION BUILDING-TWO. Apply- UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD.\n\n### LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nA meeting of the Legislative Council was held yesterday afternoon when H.E. the Governor made a statement upon the present situation in the Colony.\n\nThe routine business of the Council comprised the first reading of the Ordinance relating to the postponement of the June settlement.\n\nThe Bill deals with two classes of contracts: contracts for the purchase or sale of shares for the June settlement and contracts for the carrying over of shares until the June settlement day.\n\n**FERRY BOAT PIRATED**\n\nNINETEEN PASSENGERS TAKEN PRISONER.\n\nThe coxswain of the steam launch Sian Hung On has reported to the Water Police that at about eight o'clock yesterday morning, whilst he was on a journey from Tai Lo So, in Deep Bay, he was informed by some JUNKIS in a passing sampan that the launch Po On, which is one of the ferry boats that runs from Hongkong to Cheung Chau, was being pirated at Wah Ha.\n\nThe coxswain saw that a sampan was being towed alongside the Po On. He blew four blasts on the whistle, but received no reply from the Po On.\n\nTwo watchmen on the Sian Hung On opened fire with revolvers on the Po On, but no notice was taken of the shots. A fishing junk which was near then fired on the Po On with a cannon, but again no notice was taken of the fire.\n\nThe Po On soon disappeared from sight. She was steaming towards Ling Ting.\n\n**TYPHOON WARNING**\n\nThe American Consulate-General received the following typhoon warning, by cable from the Manila Observatory at 9.05 a.m., July 9th:- \"Cyclone or typhoon near or over southern Formosa, moving N.W.\"\n\n### \"WANTED\" ADVERTISEMENTS\n\n- FOREMAN to Work All Night Shift. Experienced Machine Shop. Good Salary to Capable Man. Apply UNITED ENGINEERS, LIMITED, SINGAPORE.\n- EUROPEAN FLATS at Kow. LOON with Modern Sanitation. Apply to KAYAMALLY Co., 3 and 5, D'Águilar, Street, Hongkong.\n\n### ACKNOWLEDGMENT\n\nMrs. Ang and family wish to thank all friends for their kind sympathy, floral tributes and the many letters of condolence received in their recent sad bereavement.\n\n## CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA\n\nINCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1868.\n\nHEAD OFFICE-LONDON\n\nPaid-up Capital ... Reserve Fund... Reserve Liability of Proprietors...\n\nCURRENT ACCOUNTS opened and FIXED DEPOSITS received for one year or shorter periods at rates which will be quoted on application.\n\nA. H. FERGUSON, Manager. 22, Das Voeux Road Central, Hongkong.",
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        "content_text": "# NEW ADVERTISEMENTS \n\n## HONGKONG HOTEL \n\nCOMMENCING on MONDAY NEXT, the Hongkong Hotel will serve meals at the following times only due to the strike:- \n- BREAKFAST......... 8.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m.\n- TIFFIN ...............12.30 p.m. to 2.00 p.m.\n- DINNER ..............7.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.\n\n## HAROLD WALLACE PETLEY (DECEASED) INTIMATIONS \n\nPersons having claims against the Estate of the above-named Deceased are requested to forward particulars at once to JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER, Solicitors, Prince's Building, Hongkong.\n\n## HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK \n\nAn Interim Dividend of £3 per share has been declared for the half-year ending 30th June, subject to deduction of Income Tax. The Dividend Rate is 2/3 per Dollar and will be payable on and after MONDAY, the 10th August, at the Offices of the Corporation. Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants.\n\nThe Register of Shares will be closed from MONDAY, the 27th JULY, to SATURDAY, the 8th AUGUST, 1925 (both days inclusive), during which period no transfer of shares can be registered.\n\nBy Order of the Court of Directors,\nA. H. BARLOW, Chief Manager.\n\n## HONGKONG GOLF CLUB \n\nUntil further notice, the Deep Water Bay Club House will be opened on SATURDAY AFTERNOONS and SUNDAYS. No meals will be served; light refreshments and drinks will be available.\n\n## PALACE MOTOR CO., LTD. (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) \n\nNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Winding-up Final General Meeting of the Company will be held at No. 21, POTTINGER STREET, Ground floor, Hongkong, on WEDNESDAY, the 12th AUGUST, 1925, at 2.30 P.M., for the purpose of:\n1. Laying the Accounts before the Meeting\n2. Giving Explanations if required.\n\nBy Order of the Committee,\nWONG KAM YING, Liquidator.\n\n## SPECIAL CONSTABULARY. PEAK DIVISION \n\nALL ADULT MALES (other than Members of the Medical Profession) resident in the PEAK DISTRICT who are not rendering Active Assistance to Government or the Public in connection with the Existing Strike are hereby called upon to attend before a Magistrate at the PEAK CLUB at 6 P.M. TO-DAY (FRIDAY, JULY 10TH) for the purpose of being Appointed and Enrolled as Special Constables.\n\n## NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES \n\n### THE EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. \n\nTHE STEAMSHIP \"ST. ALBANS\" LEFT SYDNEY, 13TH JUNE, 1925. CONSIGNEES of CARGO from AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, and SOUTH SEA ISLAND PORTS are hereby informed that owing to the Existing Strike Conditions, Cargo for HONGKONG by the s.s. \"ST. ALBANS\" has been Discharged at SANDAKAN and/or MANILA at the Risk of the Owners of the Goods.\n\n| Cargo Landed | Destination |\n| --- | --- |\n| at SANDAKAN | Forwarded per s.s. \"HINSANG\" due on or about the 15TH INSTANT |\n| at MANILA | 650 LEAD BARS, 21 Boxes FRENCH BUTTER, Bales LEATHER. Will be Forwarded to Destination per First Opportunity. |\n\nNo Insurance whatsoever has been effected by the STEAMSHIP COMPANY.\n\nMACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO., Agents.\n\n### COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES \n\nNOTICE. CONSIGNEES of Cargo from MARSEILLES, &c., ex s.s. \"ETUAN\" and Cargo from HAVRE and COGNAC ex s.s. \"COMDT. DORISE\" are informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk at Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon.\n\nBills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed after Monday, the 13th instant, at Noon, will be subject to Rent and Landing Charges.\n\nR. RODENFUSER, Agent.\n\n### PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO.'S STEAMER \"KASHGAR\" \n\nARRIVED HONGKONG ON 9TH JULY, 1925. CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-named Vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed AT THEIR RISK in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon.\n\nOptional Goods will be landed here unless Instructions have been given to the contrary six hours before arrival of the Steamer. Goods not cleared within 8 days will be subject to Rent.\n\nMACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO., Agents.\n\n## THE SHARE & REAL ESTATE BROKERS' SOCIETY OF HONGKONG \n\nNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the JUNE SETTLEMENT will be held on TUESDAY, the 14th day of JULY, 1925.\n\nBy Order of the Committee,\nM. FERNANDEZ, Secretary.\n\n## HOTELS, LIMITED \n\nWITH reference to the Offer of New Shares dated the 15th May, 1925 (made to Existing Shareholders of the Company), the Directors have decided to extend the Dates for Payment.\n\nThe Date for Payment of the First Instalment of $7.50 per share is extended to the 30th SEPTEMBER, 1925, and the Date for Payment of the Second Instalment to the 31st DECEMBER, 1925.\n\nBy Order of the Board,\nJ. H. TAGGART, Managing Director.\n\n## \"GLEN\" LINE, LIMITED \n\nCONSIGNEES of CARGO per s.s. \"BENAVON\" are hereby Notified that owing to the Existing Strike Conditions Cargo for HONGKONG is being Discharged at NAGASAKI where it will lie at the Risk and Expense of the Owners of the Goods.\n\nGIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD., Agents.\n\n## LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL \n\nA meeting of the Legislative Council was held yesterday afternoon when H.E. the Governor made a statement upon the present situation in the Colony.\n\nThe Bill relating to the postponement of the June settlement has been published. It is proposed to extend the postponed settlement day over a period of four days, from July 14th to July 17th inclusive.\n\n## FERRY BOAT PIRATED \n\nThe coxswain of the steam launch Sian Hung On reported to the Water Police that the ferry boat Po On was pirated at Wah Ha. The pirates took 19 passengers prisoner and escaped towards Ling Ting.\n\n##  P. & O. BANKING CORPORATION, LIMITED \n\n**PAID-UP CAPITAL** £2,594,160\n**RESERVE FUND** £185,000\n\n## \"KASHGAR\" and \"PEMBROKESHIRE\" \n\nNOTICE TO CONSIGNEES regarding cargo discharge at SINGAPORE and/or MANILA due to strike conditions.\n\n## TYPHOON WARNING \n\nCyclone or typhoon near or over southern Formosa, moving N.W.\n\n## WANTED \n\nExperienced Machineshop FOREMAN to Work on All Night Shift. Good Salary to Capable Man. Apply UNITED ENGINEERS, LIMITED, SINGAPORE.\n\n## TO LET \n\n- GODOWNS in ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS (Basement). Apply SECRETARY, A. S. WATSON & Co., LTD.\n- COMMODOIOUS SHOP and PREMISES, in ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS, from 18th SEPTEMBER NEXT. Apply SECRETARY, A. S. WATSON & Co., LTD.\n- OFFICE in UNION BUILDING - TWO ROOMS on FOURTH FLOOR. Apply UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD.\n\n## DEWAR'S \"WHITE LABEL\" WHISKY \n\nAwarded 50 Gold and Prize Medals. As supplied to the Houses of Lords and Commons.\n\n## LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL \n\nThe Governor's statement on the present situation in the Colony was published. The June settlement has been postponed.\n\n## ACKNOWLEDGMENT \n\nMrs. ANGUS and family wish to thank all their friends for their kind sympathy, floral tributes, and letters of condolence received in their recent sad bereavement.\n\n## WANTED \n\nLetters are lying at this Office for various Box numbers.\n\n## TO LET \n\nEUROPEAN FLATS at Kowloon with Modern Sanitation. Apply KAYAMALLY Co., 3 and 5, D'Águilar Street, Hongkong.\n\n## MARRIAGE NOTICE \n\nA marriage has been arranged and will shortly take place between Major Holand Lawrence M.C., Coldstream Guards, and Susan, third daughter of Sir Charles Watson & Co., LTD.\n\n## CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA \n\n**Paid-up Capital** £3,000,000\n**Reserves Fund** £4,000,000\n**Reserve Liability of Proprietors** £1,000,000\n\n## INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. \n\nS.S. \"TAISANG\" LEFT CALCUTTA, 21ST JUNE, 1925. CONSIGNEES of CARGO for Hongkong ex the above Steamer are hereby Notified that the s.s. \"TAISANG\" is proceeding from SINGAPORE to KOBE direct.\n\nJARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD, General Managers.",
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        "content_text": "454\n\nIf\n\nviod : qu tear anus\n\n*\n\nmed\n\nIPT\n\nbetar nd beretto im „De=TAMBOR DJ\n\nsea boot tog Lew di serie\n\nYTAVE MË #vol. 172 erit satu-\n\n•\n\nཨ ནིསིཏྟཾ\n\n„*ideriavai anza ravna polelimpro ri\n\n·\n\n... MILAN OXIDE MILF 10\n\nlid ka dun dreng a pattuð HAND OTHE\n\n:\n\n20 291 2993 boo? la xoiiqque xilab 2.2 ba?\n\n+\n\nPASIRMIO 107 at ng Jk hebriel Dale TENESTE 300 Myston, MA\n\nto Linded me ndoj zvonileonto 10 99doun a bemOTTE VOLI\n\ngolijade ni boentres CETIT da vendt has ¡Vi trumnado asht\n\nKONĚTEM GNz .noisesomü art\n\npent bulate agt tundapenat defensone) and he [ForJBO\n\nSABLE FRUITd enter out babraun Test „num Q1 03 *\n\nNASINDA Bruto nuelsey hamotteg veit her, but bite\n\nFROU FEL \"BRITIDO?\" dizi han \"atgon*\n\nเ\n\n+\n\nFID =\n\nMAN BALL THON YER REur barnutie „otkwi bits.\n\nKROJEN SAMİDİYYƏ VİDAIN &\n\nI\n\n[\n\n*\n\n1\n\n•\n\nVERSNIEL TUettier de minertnai bàn To M.252 VIRGILAT\n\nin fact it may be said that it is largely owing to the assistance rendered by the Navy that Shaeen was able to hold out.\n\nI must also add a word of thanks to His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong and to other members of the Hong-kong Government for their readiness to assist us in whatever way they could.\n\nAs concerns the negotiations with the Chinese, the arrival of the new French Consul, M. de la Frade, on July 8th, a week before the Shamien employees were ordered out, was particularly fortunate for the whole community. M. de la Frade is an able and experienced official, and, what was perhaps even more important, he and I worked together throughout as one man. His shrewdness, his resourcefulness and his tenacity, and above all his absolute reliability, were invaluable in attaining a settlement.\n\nParticular mention must also be made of Lieutenant-Colonel Crosse, Manager of the local branch of the Union Insurance Society of Canton and Chairman of the British Municipal Council. His fluency in the Cantonese dialect as well as his knowledge of the written character made him particularly useful in the early stages of the \"strike\", when it was supposed that the matter could be settled by negotiations with strike headquarters. The engagement of the new Police was conducted entirely through him, and also the arrangements made with and on behalf of both the new and the old Police. The burden of organization of the Municipal services was chiefly his, and he may fairly be said to have done the work of two men during the whole",
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        "content_text": "Inspectorate of Salt Revenue (2); P. Sevanin & Cia. (1); Shameen Municipal Council (4); Shewan, Tomes & Co. (3); H. Staples Smith (1); U. Spalinger, (1); Standard Oil Co. of New York (3); Taiwan Bank (2); Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd. (1); Varenne & Proton (1); Victoria Hotel (2); A. P. Villa & Bros. of Canton, Inc. (1); A. S. Watson & Co., Ltd. (4); Wesleyan Mission, c/o Rev. S. G. Tope (3); and the Yokohama Ki-Ito Kwaisha, Ltd. (3).\n\nH.B.M. Consul-General opened the meeting by saying: The quorum necessary for a special general meeting is two-thirds of the votes of the ratepayers, representing 124 votes. We have now 132 votes represented so we can proceed with the meeting. I will therefore ask Mr. Beare to read the notice convening the meeting.\n\nMr. Beare read the notice.\n\nH.B.M. Consul-General: Before the Chairman of the Council makes his statement and introduces the resolutions included in today's agenda, I should like to make a few preliminary remarks. In particular, I wish to point out that the proposed traffic regulations, which form the subject of the first resolution, were not drawn up as the result of the recent bomb outrage; they had been mooted as far back as April last, were drawn up in May, and were sent to the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, who were asked to prepare a translation which should be clear to the less educated among the Chinese community. This was done: the translation was, at the request of the Chamber, checked at the Consulate-General, a few minor alterations were made, and the revised translation was forwarded to the Chamber and was returned in due course to the Municipal Council.\n\nThese regulations having been communicated in this manner to the Chinese, it seems desirable that they should be...",
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        "content_text": "In fact it may be said that it is largely owing to the assistance rendered by the Navy that Shameen was able to hold out.\n\nI must also add a word of thanks to His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong and to other members of the Hongkong Government for their readiness to assist us in whatever way they could.\n\nAs concerns the negotiations with the Chinese, the arrival of the new French Consul, M. de la Prade, on July 8th, a week before the Shameen employees were ordered out, was particularly fortunate for the whole community. M. de la Prade is an able and experienced official, and, what was perhaps even more important, he and I worked together throughout as one man. His shrewdness, his resourcefulness and his tenacity, and above all his absolute reliability, were invaluable in attaining a settlement.\n\nParticular mention must also be made of Lieutenant-Colonel Crosne, Manager of the local branch of the Union Insurance Society of Canton and Chairman of the British Municipal Council. His fluency in the Cantonese dialect as well as his knowledge of the written character made him particularly useful in the early stages of the \"strike\", when it was supposed that the matter could be settled by negotiations with strike headquarters. The engagement of the new Police was conducted entirely through him, as also the arrangements made with and on behalf of both the new and the old Police. The burden of organization of the Municipal services was chiefly his, and he may fairly be said to have done the work of two men during the whole period.",
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        "content_text": "# The Present Situation in China\n\n# WHAT HAS HAPPENED?\n\nThe fundamental causes of the present trouble are, first, the terrible conditions of the workers, chiefly under foreign industrial control, and, secondly, the abuse of special privileges and immunities by foreign imperialists.\n\nThe immediate cause of the outbreak appears to have been a demonstration by Chinese workmen employed in a Japanese-owned cotton mill at Shanghai, because members of the staff of the mill had killed a Chinese workman.\n\nWorkers and students who made a demonstration demanding redress of this wrong, marching through the Nanking Road of the British Settlement, were fired at by the police employed by the Municipal Council, who killed six and wounded many more.\n\nOn the next day three were killed and many were wounded. On the third day twenty-one were killed and hundreds were wounded.\n\nIn regard to the street fighting all the casualties have been on one side, indicating that the Chinese are entirely unarmed and defenceless. According to the official Chinese protests, medical evidence states that the workers had been shot in the back, and no armed police had been injured.\n\n# CONDITION OF THE WORKERS\n\nThe following is taken from Report of Child Labour Commission appointed by Shanghai Municipal Council, June, 1923, and published July, 1924. The average wage of workers varies from 16s. to 30s. per month, which is below the amount necessary for bare existence in Shanghai. A woman worker gets 24d. to 6d. a day. There is no insurance, compensation, old-age pensions, &c. The hours of work of men, women, and children alike are from twelve to thirteen and a-half hours a day.\n\n\"The Commission heard evidence that contractors obtained young children from the country districts, paying the parents two dollars a month for the service of each child. By employing such children in the mills and factories the contractor is able to make a profit of about four dollars a month in respect of each child.\n\n\"The children are frequently most miserably housed and fed. They receive no money, and their conditions of life are practically those of slavery.\"\n\nOf course the adult workers are under similar conditions.\n\nThe following is an extract from a pamphlet published by the International Federation of Working Women:-\n\n\"The factory conditions of 80 or 100 years ago in the West are being, unfortunately, reproduced in China. The ordinary working hours are twelve, fourteen, and sixteen hours a day. In the cotton mills a twelve-hour day and a twelve-hour night shift are worked, and the workers go alternate weeks on each.\"\n\n\"Small children of six, seven, or eight and upwards are working the long hours and under the bad conditions described above. Hundreds of girls between the ages of eight and twelve are employed to stir cocoons placed in steaming hot water, which often scalds their little hands, leaving white stains on them. In cotton mills they work at spindles joining threads. In both cases they are on their feet working twelve hours a day. In some cases even longer, or on night shifts.\" Out of 82,696 workers in the Shanghai mills 13,062 are under fourteen. \"Besides these small children employed in factories there are babies of two or three years seen toddling or playing about in some of the factories. Mothers often work at machines with babies strapped on their backs or lying at their feet. How many of these babies, who are brought up under such conditions, survive we have no way of finding out,\"\n\nIn Shanghai the British and Japanese-owned spindles amount to 967,432 out of 1,740,556. The remainder is still largely under the control of foreign capital.\n\n# ORGANISATION OF CHINESE WORKERS\n\nNot until 1919, after the general strike in Shanghai, did the Chinese workers begin to organise themselves effectively. Until then the unions had been more in name than in fact.\n\nAt first the shopworkers organised themselves according to locality, i.e., streets, but factory workers organised according to their trade. The organisation of the factory workers is most active and sensitive to the grievances of the workers.\n\nTheir protests have been always neglected by the owners and by the authorities of the Settlement, and their headquarters are often raided by the foreign police and frequently suppressed.\n\nAny sort of complaint and aspiration after the improvement of working conditions is considered as Bolshevism and, therefore, the common enemy of the capitalists, who consider they ought to be shot.\n\nAmongst the most important unions are:-\n\nThe All-China Industrial Salvation Union.\n\nThe Shanghai Weavers' Union.\n\nThe Shanghai Cotton and Silk Women-workers' Union.\n\n# WHAT ARE THE TREATY PORTS?\n\nThe Treaty Ports are foreign colonies within the Chinese Republic, taken against her will; concessions for which no rent is paid and in which the Chinese themselves have no rights.\n\nOver half a century ago, as a result of the Opium War, the Powers established themselves at Treaty Ports. The Treaty of Nanking, 1842, opened the ports of Shanghai, Canton, Amoy, Foochow, and Ningpo. Later by the Treaty of Tientsin in 1858 were added the ports of Newchang, Tangchow, Swatow, and Kungchow. To-day there are forty-nine Treaty Ports.\n\nThe foreigners enjoy special privileges and immunities, and often abuse them under the name of extra-territoriality.\n\n# HOW THEY ARE GOVERNED\n\n\"Municipal Government\" in the Treaty Ports is a farce, and actually means dictatorship by the Consuls and foreigners. Occasionally a Chinese is co-opted as an adviser. The Chinese population has not votes, but they have the privilege of paying the rates.\n\nThese alien municipal councils have their own police, often Sikhs or non-Chinese under foreign officers. It is these who have fired on the unarmed strikers. In these settlements many evils are overlooked through corruption; for example, munition traffic, opium smuggling, &c.\n\n# CHINA'S VITAL SERVICES CONTROLLED BY FOREIGNERS\n\nTariffs are fixed by Foreign Powers, limiting the tax on imports to 5 per cent. The Washington Conference promised to increase this to 7 per cent., but after three years have elapsed, this promise is still unfulfilled. These conditions threaten the very economic existence of the Chinese nation.\n\nCustoms, that is to say, the bulk of the revenue outside the Salt Gabelle, are controlled by an Inspectorate-General, composed of various nationalities. The Salt Gabelle, the main source of revenue, is under the control of an Englishman.\n\nPage 517",
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        "content_text": "32\n\nYARN MARKET.\n\nJuly 21.\n\nMessrs. Polishwalla & Kotwall, cotton and yarn brokers, in their report on the Indian yarn market, state:-\n\nHongkong, July 20,\n\nSince our last report of June 21, much activity has continued in our yarn market, due to good inquiries from consuming centres, which has resulted in substantially large sales both in \"spot\" and \"to arrive\" at an advance of $2 to $5 per bale. Further demand from Yunnan has kept our market firm with an improving tendency.\n\nBombay: The rates in Bombay have also strengthened on account of Bombay mills being reported to have done fairly large forward business to September and latest quotations show higher prices than those ruling in our market.\n\nTotal Sales 4,500 bales.\n\nUnsold Stock 3,000 bales.\n\nOVERLAND CHINA MAIL\n\nTYPHOON NEWS.\n\nJuly 21. According to the direction given, the latest typhoon from the Pacific Ocean is making tracks for Hongkong.\n\nLatest reports give its position as to the South-West of the Colony, outside the 300 miles radius (of the Colony) but close to it.\n\nThe direction indicates that unless there is a deflection, it will strike land a little to the West of Hongkong.\n\nNo. 1 local signal was hoisted to-day at 12.05 p.m. This red cone, pointing upwards, means that typhoon exists which may cause a gale in Hongkong in 24 hours.\n\nThe forecast for Hongkong and coast, till noon to-morrow, is:--\n\nLight, variable winds, possibly increasing to a gale from the North-East, or North-West: fine at first, rain later.\n\nBANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE.\n\nHEAD OFFICE:\n\n96, Boulevard Haussmann, Paris. Subscribed Capital. Frs. 72,000,000.00 Reserve Fund... Frs. 59,667,283.54 Paid-Up Capital.... Frs. 68,400,000.00\n\nBRANCHES. Bangkok Hanoi Pondicherry Bataumhang Hongkong Saigon Canton Mengine Shanghai Fort-Bayard Djibouti\n\nPapeete Haiphong Peking Hankow Foochow\n\nSingapore\n\nTientsin\n\nTourane Phnom-Penh Yunnanfu BANKERS:\n\nd'Escompte de Paris; Credit Lyonnais; IN FRANCE: Comptoir National\n\nBanque de Paris et des Pays-Bas; Credit Industriel et Commercial; Societe Generale.\n\nIN LONDON: The National Provincial & Union Bank of England, Ltd.; Comptoir National d'Escompte de Paris; Credit Lyonnais,\n\nIN NEW YORK: J. P. Morgan & Co.; French American Banking Corporation; Guaranty Trust Co. of New York.\n\nand Fixed Deposits according to arrangement.\n\nInterest allowed on Current Accounts\n\nA. LECOT,\n\nManager. Hongkong. 11th December, 1925.\n\nFor the Formosa Channel, the prediction is:--Cyclonic gales. The Observatory's mid-day report to-day says:\n\nBargains in Chinese hands, both spot and to arrive 6,500 bales.\n\nNo. 10.\n\nAssur Veerjee $157 161; Beris $150; Bradbury $162, Connaught $151; David $157; Down $156; Major Sassoon $151; Phoenix (Cow Tickets R.) $161 166 Phoenix Vase Ticket; M. $157: Presidency $146; Sun Mill $151.\n\nNo. 12.\n\nChina $163; Connaught $163; Dawn $170: Fazalbhoy $178: Moon $170:\n\nFinlay $169 170; Pubaney, various chops $168 170.\n\nShanghai: Reports show marked improvement in prices all round with better demand and a healthier tone for near future.\n\nJapanese Yarn:-A sudden big rise has scared buyers to make further purchases, while they are getting rid of their previous cheap holdings at the present advanced rates.\n\nThe following are the ruling quotations for Spot Yarn:\n\nNagasaki No. 20 $209 210; Nagasaki No. 10 $167; 3 Horses No. 26 $196; Horses No. 20 $201; Yellow Joss No. 20; $204; Setsu No. 10: $170; Setsu No. 20 $214: Blue Fish No. 12 $175: Blue Fish No. 20 $214.\n\nRaw Cotton: No Stock. Quotations: Bengal $35 to $40 per picul: Chinese $40 to $45 per picul.\n\nPrinted and published for the concerned by GEORGE WILLIAM CADE BURNETT, Managing Editor, at 5, Wyndham Street, Hongkong.\n\nPressure has increased slightly moderately over Japan, East China and Tongking. It has decreased slightly at Pratas and moderately over Formosa.\n\nThe depression over S. W. China is not so deep this morning.\n\nAt 6 this morning the typhoon was in about Lat. 20.30 N. and Long 120 E., moving W.N.W.\n\nHongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ended at 10 am. 0.71 inch. Total since January 61.73 inches, against an average of 47.05 inches.\n\nTHE BANK OF TAIWAN, LTD. (TAIWAN GINKO.)\n\nIncorporated by Special Imperial Charter, 1899. Capital Subscribed.....Yen 15,000,000 Capital (Paid-up)....Yen 10,000,000 (not 39,375,000)\n\nHEAD OFFICE:-Taipeh, Formosa.\n\nBRANCHES:\n\nJAPAN:--Tokyo, Yokohama, Kobe, Osaka.\n\nFORMOSA:--Giran, Kagi, Karenko, Keelung, Makong, Nanto, Shin-chiku, Taichu, Tainan, Takao, Tamsui, Toen, Heito, Taito.\n\nCHINA:--Amoy, Foochow, Swatow, Canton.\n\nOTHERS: Hongkong, Singapore.\n\nWarnings sent out to-day comprised:\n\n5.35 a.m.-Typhoon of unknown intensity within 60 miles of Lat. 19 N. Long. 122 E., moving W.N.W.\n\n10.10 a.m.- Typhoon of unknown intensity within 60 miles of Lat. 21 N., Long. 120 E., moving W.N.W.\n\nManila, 6 a.m.-Typhoon in Lat. 20 N., Long. 120 E., moving W.N.W.\n\nShanghai, 10.45 a.m.-Typhoon of unknown intensity within 60 miles of Lat. 20 N., Long. 121 E., moving W.N.W.\n\nLONDON BANKERS: London County Westminster and Parr's Bank,\n\nThe Bank has Correspondents in all principal cities of the world.\n\nInterest Allowed on Current Accounts and Fixed Deposits.\n\nT. TAKAGI,\n\nManager.\n\nHONGKONG BRANCH:\n\n3, Des Voeux Road Central. Hongkong, 7th May, 1926.\n\nPhone Gerrard 1746 --- Tel. \"Taiwanbk\"\n\nA. C. DISS\n\n(Late of DISS BROS, & MACKintosh, Ltd.) HONGKONG\n\nC/O CAMPBELL LATHAM & CO.\n\nTAILORS\n\n59, Conduit Street,\n\nLONDON, W1.\n\n[No. 2998. July 22, 1926.\n\nHONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.\n\nAuthorised Capital $50,000,000\n\nPaid-up Capital $25,000,000\n\nReserve Fund Sterling $5,000,000 Silver $27,000,000\n\nContingent Liability of Proprietors $50,000,000\n\nHEAD OFFICE, HONGKONG.\n\nCOURT OF DIRECTORS:-\n\nHon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, Chairman.\n\nHon. Mr. A. O. Lang, Deputy Chairman.\n\nW. H. Bell, Esq.\n\nA. H. Compton, Haji W. L. Paltenden, Esq.\n\nJ. J. Paterson, Esq.\n\nT. G. Weall, Esq.\n\nH. P. White, Esq.\n\nG. M. 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        "content_text": "TELEGRAM3-\"CELESTOR\", LONDON. -\"EXPLANATE HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, TIENTSIN OR SINGAPORE. CODES:- A. B. C. 5TH, ED., WESTERN UNION, BENTLEY'S.\n\nLOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS,\n\nCHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS.\n\nTELEPHONE 506.\n\n162A F.N. MATTHEWS, F.C.A.\n\nR. A.E. PATERSON, A.C.A.\n\nJOHN FLEMING, C.A.\n\nE. F. HARDMAN, C.A.\n\nCHARTERED BANK BUILDING,\n\nQUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,\n\nHONGKONG, 26th August, 1926.\n\nSHANGHAI:- GLEN LINE BUILDING.\n\nTIENTSIN :- 128, VICTORIA ROAD.\n\nLONDON:- AGENTS: LOWE, BINGHAM & DUNMAN,\n\nLAIDLAW BUILDING,\n\nSI, FENCHURCH STREET, E. C.3.\n\nJT:MS SINGAPORE.\n\nMessrs. Butterfield & Swire,\n\nAgents,\n\nChina Navigation Company, Limited,\n\nDear Sirs,\n\nHongkong.\n\nAs instructed we have examined the Company's Books, Accounts and Vouchers to check the attached \"Summary\" of Working Account of the S.S. \"FATSHAN\" and S.S. \"KINSHAN\" for the period from 5th October, 1925, to 20th April, 1926 inclusive, and the accompanying schedules for the same period viz:-\n\n1. Statement of monthly working\n\n2. Statement of monthly disbursements\n\n3. Estimate of monthly cost of Laying up\n\n4. Details of Casualty Account.\n\nThe S.S. \"FATSHAN\" went into dock for the period from 9th January to 7th February, 1926, (both days inclusive) and was replaced by the S.S. \"KINSHAN\". During this period, though there was of course complete loss of Income, Expenditure could not be much reduced except as regards \"Coal\", \"Accident Insurance\" and Launch and Lighter Service at Canton.\n\nThe charges for \"Annual Overhaul\" and \"Laying Up\" have been estimated. The first is based on the average expenditure for 1924 and 1925, which we have verified. We have accepted your estimate for laying up charges.\n\nNo charge has been made for expenses of Management other than Agency Fees, which would probably not have been charged had the vessels been laid up for a lengthy period.\n\nNo depreciation has been charged, though in our opinion the wastage incurred when the vessels are on service might be greater than when they are laid up.\n\nSubject to the foregoing we certify that the additional loss incurred through running the vessels for the above period was $27,156.42.\n\nWe are, dear Sirs,\n\nYour faithfully,\n\nLowe, Bingham & Matthews",
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        "content_text": "LEGRAMS:- \"CELESTOR\", LONDON. - \"EXPLANATE HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, TIENTSIN OR SINGAPORE.\n\nCODES:- A. B. C. 5TH, ED., WESTERN UNION, BENTLEY'S.\n\nLOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS.\n\nCHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS.\n\nSHANGHAI:- TIENTSIN:- LONDON :-\n\nF.N. MATTHEWS, F.C.A. BOSS » A. A. R.A.E. PATERSON, A.C.A. JOHN FLEMING, C.A. E. F. HARDMAN, C.A.\n\nGLEN LINE BUILDING. 128, VICTORIA ROAD. 31, FENCHURCH STREET, E.C.3.\n\nAGENTS:\n\nLOWE, BINGHAM & DUNMAN, LAIDLAW BUILDING.\n\nSINGAPORE.\n\nTELEPHONE 506.\n\nCHARTERED BANK BUILDING, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.\n\n26th August, 1926.\n\nMessrs. Butterfield & Swire,\n\nAgents,\n\nChina Navigation Company, Limited,\n\nDear Sirs,\n\nHongkong.\n\nAs instructed we have examined the Company's Books, Accounts and Vouchers to check the attached \"Summary\" of Working Account of the S.S. \"FATSHAN\" and S.S. \"KINSHAN\" for the period from 5th October, 1925, to 20th April, 1926, inclusive, and the accompanying schedules for the same period viz:-\n\n1. Statement of monthly working\n\n2. Statement of monthly disbursements\n\n3. Estimate of monthly cost of Laying up\n\nDetails of Casualty Account.\n\nThe S.S. \"FATSHAN\" went into dock for the period from 9th January to 7th February, 1926, (both days inclusive) and was replaced by the S.S. \"KINSHAN\". During this period, though there was of course complete loss of Income, Expenditure could not be much reduced except as regards \"Coal\", \"Accident Insurance\" and Launch and Lighter Service at Canton.\n\nThe charges for \"Annual Overhaul\" and \"Laying Up\" have been estimated. The first is based on the average expenditure for 1924 and 1925, which we have verified. We have accepted your estimate for laying up charges.\n\nNo charge has been made for expenses of Management other than Agency Fees, which would probably not have been charged had the vessels been laid up for a lengthy period.\n\nNo depreciation has been charged, though in our opinion the wastage incurred when the vessels are on service might be greater than when they are laid up.\n\nSubject to the foregoing we certify that the additional loss incurred through running the vessels for the above period was $27,156.42.\n\nWe are, dear Sirs,\n\nYours faithfully,\n\nLOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS",
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        "content_text": "## Landlords Want To Know If Peasants Plan \"Communism\"\n\n(Continued from Monday) When the Landlords League was disorganized, its \"Left wing\" sent a delegation to ask the Peasants Organization whether or not it would practice \"Communism\". The union answered: \"We are working not only for the interests of the peasants, but also for those of the landlords. First, if the peasants are exploited or starved, it will be very difficult for the landlords to get rent. Also, there will be famine, and the landlords themselves will starve.\n\nSecond, if the peasants have better living conditions, they will not turn bandits; then the landlords will be unmolested, and there will be public peace and order.\n\nThird, if their conditions are better, the peasants will be able to make the land more productive, and they will pay their rent more regularly.\n\nFourth, they will live and work peacefully, and will fight the landlords no more.\n\n## Landlords Subside\n\nThe landlords' delegation was satisfied with that answer, and promised to explain it to the whole corporation.\n\n### THE CANTON GAZETTE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1926\n\n## F.O. In Protest Of Portuguese Trespass\n\nA reply was given by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs last Saturday to the Provincial Government concerning action taken in the case in which Portuguese were found to have trespassed on Chinese territory at Yan Hang, and to have pulled up the poles of fishing nets. The letter reads: \"We are in receipt of your despatch concerning the trespass of Portuguese on Chinese territory at the sea at Yan Hang, and their action in pulling up the poles of the fishing nets, put up by Chinese, and asking us to have the matter taken up etc. We received a report on November 23rd from Mr. Chu Lei-shou, the Foreign Officer in Tsishan, stating that deputies were sent by him to make investigations at Yan Hang, and that they found that the poles of the fishing nets put up by Chen Hai-shun and the Liang clans had actually been pulled down by Portuguese. We accordingly took up the matter with the Portuguese Consul in Canton, on the 25th Nov. protesting against its action, and requesting him to further ask the Macao Governor to severely punish the Portuguese who had committed the mischief, and to repair the poles of the fishing-nets that were pulled down.\"\n\n## Give Fifteen Days Grace To Bannermen\n\nA notification was issued by the Bureau of Finance on Monday, informing all owners of properties on the various streets formerly occupied by the Manchus and Bannermen that they should forthwith surrender their title-deeds and certificates for verification. Fifteen days of grace have been given. After that, property will be marked out, and confiscated.\n\n| Property Status | Action Required |\n| --- | --- |\n| Title-deeds and certificates | Surrender for verification within 15 days |\n\nThe above-mentioned properties are already treated by the City Government as Government property, pending the verification of the title-deeds etc. held by their owners. Orders have been repeatedly given to surrender deeds for examination, and to pay the necessary funds to avoid confiscation. As many deeds have not yet been surrendered, the fixed period given by the Bureau has now been prolonged fifteen days.\n\n## TO PROTECT RICE HONG\n\nThe Departments of Justice and of Agriculture and Labor have jointly instructed the Magistrate, Liu Tsai-po, of Toishan district, to take steps to ensure protection to the Chi Wo Tong Rice Hongs, in order that they may be enabled to carry on their trade. The shop-assistants of these Hongs were forced by the Rice Mill Workers Union to become its members, causing a riot, with the result that Li Chung-ming, the proprietor of the rice shop Hau Lung in Sai Ning Market was seriously wounded, and that three baskets of rice which belonged to him were overturned.\n\n## TAKE ACTION AGAINST OPPRESSION OF SLAVES\n\nInstruction was given by the Provincial Government on Tuesday to the Magistrate of the Kaoyiu district, demanding a detailed report, after thorough investigation, on the practice prevailing in the Liang Clans in Tunghsiang, Shipu of the district, of keeping peasant slaves who, as it was reported, have been deprived of personal freedom by their masters in the matter of marriage etc. The Magistrate has further been instructed to take proper steps for putting an end to such an evil practice without delay.\n\n## NEW UNION FORMED\n\nThe formation of the meat roasting and preserving workers' union was celebrated at a meeting held in the Tai Ping Theatre in Sai Kua Yuen Monday.\n\n## Statistics\n\nOn November 1923, there were \n- 15,000 members in Tsukim district union.\n- 2,500 members in Weizang \n- 75,000 members in Haifung district union.\n\nThe Haifung PO, was divided as follows:\n- 10% farmhands.\n- 20% self-farmers.\n- 30% self-farmers tenants.\n- 40% tenants.\n- 500 artisans.\n- 300 unemployed.\n- 30 students.\n- 10 school teachers (village schools).\n- 10 small land-owners.\n- 30 small merchants.\n- 3 soldiers of Chen Chiung-ming.\n- 400 sampaners.\n- 1 magician.\n- 50 catholic peasants (these latter were \"unchurched\" after a few months in the union).\n\n## KWANGTUNG TELEGRAPH ADMINISTRATION\n\n### Reopening of Shameen Branch Office\n\nWe beg to announce to the public that the Shameen Telegraph Office (under the management of the Kwangtung Telegraph Administration) is now reestablished in Shameen, British Concession, House No. 5 and 6, Lot No. 40, \"Kwangle\".\n\nAll firms having accounts with us are requested to make their deposit with our main office at SAMFOOCHIN (near the French Cathedral).\n\nOnly Central Bank notes are accepted in accordance with the order of our Nationalist Government.\n\nKwangtung Telegraph Administration  \nCHEN HSIN-TSENG, Manager.\n\n## CHINA MERCHANTS S.N. CO.\n\nThe Steamship ... will sail for Shanghai. For freight or passage, apply to ...\n\n## NEW YORK DRY CLEANING CO.\n\n150, Wai Sun Road, Canton  \nWishing You a Happy and Prosperous New Year.\n\n## Wah On Drugs\nSup Sam Hong, CANTON, CHINA\n\n## GRAND OPENING OFFER! 50% REDUCTION\nChung Hwa Book Company, CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL  \nSubject: ENGLISH, 4 years' course.  \n- Tuition: 1st Grade - $20.00\n- 2nd to 4th Grades - Selected Course rate, $10.00; $30.00 rate, $15.00\n\nCANTON BRANCH: North Wing Hon Road.\n\n## Pearl Theatre\n(UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT)  \n(Opposite DUTCH FOLLY, THE BUND)  \nPROGRAMME FOR SPECIAL NEW YEAR PROGRAMME  \nThurs. to Sat. Dec. 30th to Jan. 1st, 1927  \nAt 2.30, 7.00 and 9.15 p.m.  \nD. W. GRIFFITH'S Great Comedy of Circus Life \"SALLY OF THE SAWDUST\" with CAROL DEMPSTER and W.C. FIELDS including an All-Star Cast\n\n## NATIONAL THEATRE\n(North Wing Hon Road)  \nTUESDAY TO THURSDAY, Dec. 28th to 30th at 12.30, 2.30, 7.00 and 9.00 P.M.  \nB. P. SCHULBERG Presents \"FAINT PERFUME\"  \nMore than just a screen story! \"Faint Perfume\" is a faith portrayal of the human heart! with SEENA OWEN, WILLIAM POWELL, MARY ALDEN and BETTY FRANCISCO.\n\n## The Globe & Rutgers Fire Insurance Co.\nOF NEW YORK  \nAll classes of Insurance transacted  \nGENERAL AGENTS: American Asiatic Underwriters, (South China) Fed. Inc. U.S.A., Missions Building, The Bund.",
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        "content_text": "# ENCLOSURE NO.9\n\nExtract from the Hong Kong or South China Morning Post of 12.2.27.\n\n## FORCED TO CLOSE DOWN.\n\n### EFFECT OF CANTON REGULATIONS ON THE KERR HOSPITAL.\n\n#### CULMINATION OF MUCH TROUBLE.\n\nThe John G. Kerr Hospital, founded in 1898 for the treatment of Chinese insane, after treating over seven thousand patients during twenty-nine years of continuous service, has been forced to close down in the face of recent regulations issued by the Canton Nationalist Government. This is the culmination of nearly a year of almost constant trouble with its employees, following the development within the hospital of a local branch of the labour union.\n\nIntimidation was used in recruiting members for the union, so that by last summer every one of the hundred men and women workers became members, even including the Chinese advisor, the evangelist, and other Chinese staff members—excepting alone one of the physicians.\n\nThe history of these troubles has been disaffection, undermining of hospital discipline, neglect of duties, insubordination, organized attempts to overthrow hospital control, anti-foreign propaganda, and boycott of religious services. An interesting feature of these labour troubles lies in the fact that no demand for higher pay has been made within the past year, and that all disputes have been over the hospital's authority to engage and dismiss employees. It has been the persistent aim of the labour union to wrest this power from the hospital management, and it is this same issue which led to the regulations.\n\n### The Regulations.\n\nHospital miscellaneous workers' regulations issued by the officials for the purpose of protecting patients, and for the purpose of benefiting labourers.\n\n| No. | Regulations |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1 | These regulations are with regard to regular miscellaneous hospital workers, exclusive of the medical staff. |\n| 2 | All hospitals in the Republic of China, whether Chinese-Western, public or private, shall all be managed according to these regulations. |\n| 3 | The labourers' work period each week shall not go beyond sixty hours. If because of special circumstances it must go beyond the determined work period, the hospital shall add compensation at more than the ordinary wage rate. |\n| 4 | Within their work hours, the hospital workers shall take orders from the hospital management with regard to the distribution of work. Night workers' period of labour shall be reduced one-third. |\n| 5 | With regard to the worker's duties, the hospital shall give according to each worker's ability, but cannot assign a worker to work he is unable to do. |\n| 6 | The lowest limit for hospital workers' wages is seven dollars. |\n| 7 | Wages must be paid twice each month, on first and fifteenth. No reduction is to be made in wages during employee's time off. |\n| 8 | The workers shall be allowed to use the hospital's public halls for orderly meetings, but a date must be arranged beforehand with the management. |\n| 9 | On the occasion of official or party parades or holidays, the labour union must first inform the hospital, and the management is then to designate a number of men to take part in the parade, the number not to go beyond one-fourth of the number of workers. The work of those going on holiday is to be distributed among those who remain. |\n| 10 | In case of officially proclaimed holidays, the hospital must permit the employees to take time off. If time off cannot be given at the time, it must be given subsequently at some other time. Besides this, the hospital must give fourteen days regular vacation each year. |\n| 11 | The hospital accepts responsibility for treating until well such workers as contract sickness (excepting venereal disease, tuberculosis, insanity, and wounds received in fighting). Also, wages must not be reduced or stopped until after two months in such cases. |\n| 12 | In case of the death of a worker, employed for over a year, the hospital must provide the relatives with six months' wages, at the worker's previous rate, as a grant of mercy. If the worker has been employed for more than six years, the grant must be larger, the amount to be discussed at the time. In hospitals for contagious diseases, one year's wages must be provided. |\n| 13 | Women workers at time of pregnancy may have two weeks before and four weeks after delivery to rest, with full pay. |\n| 14 | In order that hospitals may efficiently take care of the sick, they have liberty to engage any employees, but after engaging, the hospitals must cause the employees to join the labour union. |\n| 15 | The hospital, outside of reasons given below, cannot (without reason) dismiss employees. (1) Shrinkage of hospital business requiring reduction of workers. Then it must give one month's advance notice and pay one month's additional wages besides. (2) In case of workers breaking hospital rules, abusing and maltreating patients until they are made miserable, then the hospital may at any time (without making a case) dismiss such workers. (3) If because of dismissing anyone, trouble arises among the workers, the Government must be notified, and the Government will establish a court of arbitration, and during that time the hospital may not dismiss anyone. |\n| 16 | If a dispute arises among the workers because the hospital treats them unfairly, or because the cost of living is very high and they ask for a raise of pay, the matter must first be presented to the officials for settlement, and the workers must not picket the hospital or otherwise interfere with the patients or the hospital's internal affairs. If the hospital is not able to abide by the official settlement, the labourers may strike, but must give ten days' notice before they strike. |\n| 17 | Whatever rules the hospital makes must not conflict with these regulations, and must be submitted to the administrative office (`chue koon t'eng`) for their review and approval. |\n| 18 | These regulations can be amended at any time by the officials. |\n| 19 | These regulations go into effect immediately upon promulgation. |\n\nWith minor exceptions, the first ten appear fair and practicable. Articles eleven and twelve, however, place a burden upon hospitals which in effect is a sort of insurance, and should be shared by the employees and perhaps also by the Government, such a financial obligation being too great for benevolent institutions to assume. Article fourteen apparently recognises the right of hospitals to exercise freedom in engaging employees but in reality forces them to act as recruiting agencies for the labour union.\n\nArticle fifteen, up to section three, is quite fair and adequate, but the third section entirely vitiates all possible benefits provided by the first portion. Experience with Chinese labour... \n\n157",
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        "content_text": "## STOP PRESS.\n\n[ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.]\n\n**SOVIET EMBASSY SEIZURES. \"A MOST ILLUMINATING DOCUMENT.\"**\n\nPeking, April 20. The headquarters of the Ankuochun this evening gave out a translation of what is described as \"a most illuminating document,\" which was seized in the recent raid on the Soviet Embassy.\n\nThe document reads:-\n\n**\"Strictly Confidential.\"**\n\n\"Herewith enclosed are instructions based on the revolution relative to China adopted by the assembly of the Executive Committee of the International Communist Party:\n\n(1) Devote all your energy to back up the revolutionaries in China. For that purpose the Kuomintang should be boosted to make use of the Hankow incident, showing the progress made by the Kuomintang and the weakness of the Powers in the struggle against the Chinese revolutionaries.\n\n(2) Push onward the anti-European movement in the territories now occupied by Chang Tso lin.\n\n(3) Destroy Chang Tso lin's credit and brand him as a tool in the hands of the international capitalists and imperialists and an obstacle in the way of the Kuomintang revolutionaries.\n\n(4) Stir up mob violence against Europeans in general, and against the British in particular.\n\n(5) Back up the masses by all means in their anti-foreign movement. In order to provoke international intervention in China methods of whatever nature may be resorted to. Even looting and murdering of foreigners are justifiable. Whenever the Chinese come into conflict with foreign troops, it is a unique opportunity for agitation.\n\n(6) At present the Communistic principles should not be applied in China all at once, because if we do so, it would help to strengthen the position of Chang Tso lin and hasten a split in the Kuomintang. We have instructed Borodin to suspend radical measures against the capitalists for the time being. Pending the defeat of Chang Tso lin, preserve all class distinctions among the Kuomintang members.\n\n(7) While the anti-foreign movement is being carried on, it is necessary to keep the Powers in discord. This is a very pertinent point. Japan can despatch a large number of troops to China within a short period, and it is therefore particularly important to keep Japan aloof. Supervise all movements closely. Keep the Japanese out of harm's way. It is difficult to make Japan an exception in the general anti-foreign movement, but it is a comparatively easy task to make Great Britain the sole objective (details of discrimination may be made without notice so long as there is a central theme).\n\nSend copies of these instructions to all movement leaders.\"\n\nAn Ankuochun communiqué states that the original document, which was partly destroyed by fire, is on view at the headquarters.\n\n## LINER KHIVA ASHORE.\n\nShanghai, April 20. The P. & O. liner Khiva went ashore this morning at 4:30 at Steep Island Pass, 100 miles south of Shanghai. The Khiva soon had 18 feet of water in No. 1 hold, but this was reduced to 8 feet. Two tugs and H.M.S. Durban and Wolsey have gone to the assistance of the Khiva. There is no danger to the passengers.\n\n## EARTHQUAKE AT MANILA.\n\nManila, April 20. An earthquake shock lasting 4 seconds was felt this morning at 1:31. The shock, which was the severest felt in recent months, caused cracks in a few buildings. No casualties have been reported.\n\n## HONG KONG STOCK EXCHANGE. TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.\n\n| Category | Last Rate |\n| --- | --- |\n| BANKS |  |\n| Hongkong Bank | $1,035 n. |\n| Do. London | £111 n. |\n| Chartered Bank | £21 n. |\n| Mercantile, A. & B. | £32 n. |\n| Do. | £13 17 6 n. |\n| C. P.&O. Bank | £9 15 n. |\n| Bank of East Asia | $68 b. |\n| MARINE INSURANCES |  |\n| Canton Insurance | $660 n.$80 n. |\n| China Underwriters | Tls. 143 b. $286 n. |\n| North China Insurance | M$38 n. $205 b. |\n| Union Insurance | $600 b. $205 b. |\n| Yangtsze Insurance | $31 n. $20 n. |\n| FIRE INSURANCES |  |\n| China Fire Insurance | $1.10 p. $30 n. |\n| Hongkong Fire Insurance | Reg. 10 n. $957 n. |\n| SHIPPING |  |\n| Douglases | $52 n. $11.25 b. |\n| Hongkong Steamboat | $18 n. $31 n. |\n| H. K. 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Tls. 2.50 n. |\n| GODOWNS, &c. |  |\n|  | $6.91 n. $52 b. |\n|  | $6 11. $1.50 n. |\n|  | $12.50 n. $89 n. |\n|  | Tls. 54 n. Tls. 27 n. |\n| LANDS, HOTELS & BUILDINGS |  |\n| Hongkong-Shanghai Hotels | $0.50 n. $9.50 13. |\n| Hongkong Lands (New Register) | $20 m. $20 n. |\n| H. K. Realty | $15 b. $15 0. |\n| Humphreys | $8 n. $8 1. |\n| Prince's Building | !/- n. 11/. n. |\n| Rural Lands | $1 n. $:7.51 b. |\n| COTTON MILLS |  |\n| Ewo Cotton Mills | $5 n. $5 n. |\n| Orientals | ...$4 b. |\n| Shanghai Canton Mills (Old) | Tls. 54 n. |\n| BUSES, TRAMS, &c. |  |\n| China Buses | Tls. 27 n. |\n| Hongkong Tramways | $17.50 b. $6 n. |\n| Peak Trams (Old) | $1. $6 11. $! 0. |\n| Do. (New) | .87 11. *6 ኪ. $in. |\n| Splore Tractions | ...$12 m. $12 n. |\n| Hongkong Taxia (New) | ... 89 m. $9 11. $6 n. |\n| MISCELLANEOUS |  |\n| Amusements | $6 n. $1 b. ...$2.30 n. |\n| Canton Ices | $2.30 n. $15 n. |\n| Cements (Combined) | 46 11. $15. ... n, ...$35 b |\n| Do, (Old) | ..810 n. $10 n. |\n| Do. (New) | $5.11. $5 n. |\n| China Lights (Combined) | $7 n. 7 n. ... $19.50 n. |\n| Do. (Old) | ...9 b. $19.50 n. 9 b. |\n| Do. (New) | ...$20 n. ...$11 n. |\n| China Provents (Combined) | £6 n. ...$3,75 m. |\n| Hongkong Constructions | 491 $ 1. $48 h. $35 b. |\n| Dairy Farms | $20 n. $!1 11. $6 n. |\n| Der A Wing (fully pd.) | $3.75 u, |\n\n## JAPAN'S NEW CABINET.\n\nTokyo, April 19. The probable new Japanese Cabinet is as follows:- Premier and Foreign Minister, Baron Tanaka; Home Minister, Mr. Kisaburo Suzuki; Finance Minister, Mr. Korekiyo Takahashi; War Minister, Lieut. General Kazusuke Tuto; Navy Minister, Admiral Keisuke Okada; Minister of Justice, Mr. Yoshimichi Hara; Minister of Education, Mr. Chuzo Mitsuchi; Minister of Forestry, Mr. Teijiro Yamamoto; Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Tokugoro Nakahashi; Minister of Communications, Mr. Keisuke Mochizuki; Minister of Railways, Mr. Heikichi Ozawa; Chief Cabinet Secretary, Mr. Ichiro Hatoyama; and Chief of the Legislation Bureau, Mr. Joji Matsumoto.\n\n## NEW DESTROYER.\n\nLondon, April 19. The first new destroyer to be built at Chatham was commissioned today for service in the Atlantic fleet. On her trials she proved capable of maintaining the designed speed of 37 knots. She is equipped with four 4.7 guns and two 2-pounder pompoms. She will be ready to leave for Harwich on April 26 for a settling-down cruise before assembling with the ships of the Atlantic fleet at the end of the spring leave.",
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B | ... |\n| Milan | 96.35 |\n| Buenos Aires | 47-17/32 |\n\n### BUYING.\n\n| Currency | Rate |\n| --- | --- |\n| Berlin | 20.49 |\n| 4 m/s. L/C. | 2/1-5/16 |\n| Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd. | 1,120,00 |\n| Hk. $ | 278.00 s. |\n| 4 m/s. D/P. | 9/1-7/16 |\n| Stockholm | 18.13 |\n| Bombay | 1/5-27/32 |\n| 6 m/s LC. | 2/1-5/8 |\n| Copenhagen | ... |\n| Shanghai | 30 d/s. |\n| Sydney and Melbourne | 2/1-3/4 |\n| 4 d/s. San Francisco and N. Y. | 51-1/4 |\n| Hongkong | 2/0-1/2 |\n| 4 m/s. Francs | 13.25 |\n| Oslo | 18.20 |\n| 6 m/s. Francs | 13.45 |\n\nSilver: Spot 26-1/4 Forward ready forward 26-1/4 ... 28.1/8 ...1.85.5/8\n\nNew York-London ...\n\n## EXCHANGE BROKERS' ASSOCIATION.\n\n## HONG KONG RICE MARKET.\n\nSaigon No. Cargo Rice, $6.00 per picul. \nBangkok ... 5.90 \nSaigon White #1 ... 6.30 \n\" #2 ... 10.60 \n\" 8.80 \nYokohama 1/11-31/32 26-1/8\n\n## SHIPS IN HONG KONG WIRELESS AREA.\n\nThe following vessels are expected to be in wireless communication with Hong Kong to-day ;— \nSandviken, Van Heutz, Tjisaroen, President Taft, Rhexenor, Diomed, Laisang, Haining, Alex. Kielland, Empress of Russia, Sunning, Kiso Maru, Penang Maru, Mishima Maru.\n\n## STOCK QUOTATIONS.\n\nHongkong & Shanghai Hotel-Co., Ltd. ... Hk. $ \nFwo fotton Mills, Ltd. (Ord.) ... Tls. 7.75 h; 8.00 s. \nOriental Cotton S. & W. Co., Ltd. ... 2.00 a. \nShanghai Cotton Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (OLD) ... 11 \nManykala (Combiue:1) ... 2123 b. \nKalumpong (Old) ... 13.30 b. \nShanghai & Hongkew Whar ... 15.50 b. \n\" ... 5.70 s. \nYangtsze Insurance ... 140.00 s. \nIndo-China S.N. Co., Ltd. (Def.) Hk. $ ... 125.00 b; 135.00 s. \nShanghai Dock & Engineering Co., Ltd. ... Mex. $ 38.00 b. \nNew Engineering (Ord.) ... Mex. $ \nHk. $ ... Tls. 100.00 s. \nTls. 93.00 b; 96.00 s. \n(Pref.) ... 5.25 s. \nShanghai Land Investment Co., Ltd. ... 5.00 \n\" ... (Pref.) 4.0 b; 4.50 s. \nHk. $ ... 120.00 s. \n\" ... 8.00 g. \nTls. 6.50 b.\n\n## LONDON SHARE QUOTATIONS.\n\nLondon, April 19.\n\n| Stock | Last Rate | To-day's Rate |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Shell Transports (Ordy.), sellers' price | £ 4 15 0 | ... |\n| Chartered Bank of L. A. & China, middle price | £ 19 2 0 | £ 19 5 0 |\n| Hongkong Shangla Bauk, middle price | £111 10 0 | £112 10 0 |\n| Indo-China Steam Navigation Co. (Pref.), middle price | £ 4 0 0 | £ 4 0 0 |\n| (Def.), | ...£ 4 0 0 | # £ 4 0 0 |\n| Brit. Amer. Tob. Co., Ltd. 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Market uncertain.\n\n## BAR GOLD.\n\n| Currency | Rate |\n| --- | --- |\n| T.T. on Bombay | 1/5-20/32 |\n| long Kong | 2/0-7/8 |\n| Shanghai | 2/6-13/16 |\n| Yokohama | 2/0-3/13 |\n| New York (Closing) | 4.85-5/8 |\n| Amsterdam on London | 12.14-1/8 |\n| Berlin on London | 1/5-29/32 |\n\nLondon, April 19. \nGold Bar-Standard per ounce. £4 11-1/2 ... £4 11-1/2\n\n## METAL MARKET\n\nLondon, April 19.\n\n| Metal | Last price | To-day's price |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Copper Braziers | 12.14.1/8 | ... |\n| Standard Copper, Spot | £ 55 5 0 | £ 55 15 0 |\n| Electrolytic Copper, Sellers' option | £ 61 15 0 | £ 61 15 0 |\n| Standard Tin (Cash) | £305 7 6 | £308 2 0 |\n| (3 months) | £298 12 6 | £299 13 6 |\n| Lead, Foreign, prompt delivery | £ 27 5 0 | £ 26 17 6 |\n| Spelter Good-ordinary brand, prompt delivery | £ 30 2 6 | ... |\n| Tinplates (I. 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        "content_text": "# ENCLOSURE NO. 9\n\n## THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, APRIL 29th, 1927\n\n### BRITAIN THE TRUE FRIEND OF CHINA\n\n#### SAFE TRADING CONDITIONS\n\n#### AIM OF BOTH COUNTRIES\n\n#### THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL MEETING\n\n#### STRIKING SPEECH BY H.E. THE GOVERNOR\n\nThe annual meeting of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce held yesterday afternoon at the City Hall was notable for a magnificent speech by H.E. the Governor.\n\nNow as always, declared His Excellency, British policy in China aims wholly and solely at security, freedom and equal opportunity for British trade. Great Britain has no territorial ambitions whatsoever in China, and it is amazing that the \"Nationalists\" should denounce Great Britain as \"the enemy\" and clasp to their hearts the Russian Bolshevists, who appear to be pursuing the old Czarist policy of Slavonic aggrandisement in the Far East.\n\n\"We are quite determined,\" said His Excellency, \"to have no Bolshevism in this Colony. Nor shall we permit our coastwise shipping to be preyed upon with impunity by organised piracy.\" The so-called economic weapon Sir Cecil Clementi described as the \"Bolshevist Bludgeon,\" or rather the \"Bolshevist Boomerang,\" because it would most certainly curl back and deliver its shrewdest blow at those who endeavoured to wield it.\n\nThe Governor urged the Chambers of Commerce in Hong Kong to see that to combat lying propaganda, the truth is widely told all over China, for the victory of truth is the best means of meeting the Bolshevist menace. After referring to present indications that the Chinese Nationalist Party is at last struggling to rid itself of the taint of Bolshevism, H.E. the Governor expressed the hope that the traditional friendly relations between Hong Kong and neighbouring Provinces in China were about to be renewed. He had complete faith in the future, and believed that, when the present \"spasm of madness\" was spent, Great Britain and Hong Kong would be recognized throughout the Eighteen Provinces as the best friends of the Chinese people.\n\nThe address was received with great enthusiasm.\n\nThe meeting was presided over by the Hon. Mr. D. G. M. Bernard (Chairman of the Chamber), and with him were H.E. the Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.), and the following members of the General Committee: The Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes, Messrs. W. H. Bell, Paul Lauder, F. A. Perry, J. A. Plummer, T. G. Weall, L. J. Davies, Capt. R. H. Campbell, M.C., and Lieut-Commander L. J. Pitcairn-Jones, D.S.C., R.N., with the Secretary (Mr. M. F. Kep).\n\nThe following members were also present:\n\n| Name | Company/Organization |\n| --- | --- |\n| The Hon. Sir H. E. Pollock, K.C. |  |\n| Sir Robert Ho Tung |  |\n| Mr. B. M. Talati |  |\n| Mr. Frank Austin |  |\n| Messrs. J. M. Alves & Co. | Mr. J. M. Alves |\n| A. V. Apcar & Co., Ltd. | Mr. D. H. Cooper |\n| Asiatic Petroleum Co. (South China), Ltd. | Mr. W. H. Bell |\n| W. S. Bailey & Co., Ltd. | Mr. W. S. Bailey |\n| Banker & Co., Ltd. | Mr. F. C. Mow Fung |\n| The Bank Line, Ltd. | Mr. J. R. Collis |\n| Banque Franco-Chinoise pour le Commerce et l'Industrie | Mr. A. Rollin |\n| Bradley & Co., Ltd. | Mr. J. A. Plummer, Mr. A. Macgowan, and Mr. K. S. Morrison |\n| British-American Tobacco Co. (China), Ltd. | Mr. F. A. Perry and Mr. A. P. Bungey |\n| Canton Insurance Office, Ltd. |  |\n| Carlowitz & Co. | Mr. R. Schmidt |\n| General Agency, Ltd. | Mr. Chas. Wallace |\n| China Sugar Refining Co., Ltd. | Mr. E. B. C. Hornell and Mr. G. M. Shaw |\n| Chun On Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. | Mr. T. N. Chau |\n| Donnelley & Whyte | Mr. L. M. Whyte |\n| Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Co., Ltd. | Mr. E. A. Leggatt |\n| Fung Tang | Mr. Fung Kong Un |\n| Gibb, Livingston & Co., Ltd. | Mr. L. J. Davies |\n| Gilman & Co., Ltd. | Mr. G. Miskin |\n| T. E. Griffith, Ltd. | Mr. P. A. Dixon |\n| A. S. Henry & Co., Ltd. | Mr. S. H. Dutton |\n| Hong Kong and China Gas Co., Ltd. | Mr. L. J. Blackburn and F. Goodwin |\n| Hong Kong Electric Co., Ltd. | Mr. G. Murray |\n| Hong Kong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. | Mr. F. C. Hall |\n| Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd. | Mr. F. H. Crapnell |\n| Hong Kong Land Investment and Agency Co., Ltd. | Mr. L. S. Greenhill |\n| Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation | Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes |\n| Hong Kong Telephone Co., Ltd. | Mr. J. P. Sherry |\n| Hong Kong Tramways, Ltd. | Mr. L. C. F. Bellamy |\n| Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd. | Mr. R. M. Dyer |\n| J. D. Hutchison & Co. | Mr. P. S. Cassidy |\n| Indo-China Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. | Mr. R. Sutherland |\n| Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. | Hon. Mr. D. G. M. Bernard |\n| Keller, Kern & Co., Ltd. | Mr. H. A. Keller |\n| A. & P. Leong Hingkee & Co. | Mr. P. Leong Hingkee |\n| Lowe, Bingham & Matthews | Mr. John Fleming |\n| W. R. Loxley & Co. | Mr. W. L. Pattenden and Mr. D. O. Russell |\n| Mackinnon, Mackenzie & Co. | Mr. M. T. Johnson |\n| Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd. | Mr. C. L. Sandes |\n| Mitsui Bussan Kaisha, Ltd. | Mr. T. Takahashi |\n| A. B. Moulder & Co., Ltd. | Mr. M. A. Williams and Mr. Wong Oi Kut |\n| National City Bank of New York | Mr. F. McD. Courtney |\n| Netherlands Trading Society |  |\n| Pentreath & Co. | Mr. C. P. Marcel |\n| Reiss, Massey & Co., Ltd. | Mr. B. Lander Lewis |\n| Robertson, Wilson & Co., Ltd. | Mr. G. W. Sewell |\n| J. M. da Rocha & Co. | Mr. J. M. da Rocha |\n| Alex. Ross & Co. (China), Ltd. | Mr. A. S. D. Cousland |\n| Royal Insurance Co., Ltd. | Mr. W. L. Pattenden |\n| Rudolf, Wolff & Kew, Ltd. | Mr. C. H. W. Kew and Mr. A. E. Kew |\n| David Sassoon & Co., Ltd. | Mr. E. Ezra |\n| E. D. Sassoon & Co., Ltd. | Mr. R. E. Ost |\n| Shewan, Tomes & Co. | Mr. A. L. Shields |\n| Shiu On Steamship Co., Ltd. | Mr. T. N. Chau |\n| South British Insurance Co., Ltd. | F. S. Harrison |\n| Stewart Bros. | Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin |\n| Thoresen & Co. | Mr. S. Berg |\n| Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd. | Mr. P. Lauder |\n| Union Trading Co. | Mr. S. M. Churn |\n| Harry Wicking & Co. | Mr. J. Owen Hughes |\n| Wilkinson & Grist | Mr. D. H. Blake |\n\nPage 105",
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        "content_text": "# The Canton Gazette \n## 報 日 文 英州廣 \n### ORGAN OF CHINESE NATIONAL OPINION \nOffice: 82, Wing Hon Road, Canton, China \n\nSUBSCRIPTION RATES, EXCLUDING POSTAGE 10 cents per copy, $2 per month. 50% discount on above rates allowed to teachers and students \n\nPublished daily except Sunday and holidays \n\nSaturday, May 21, 1927 \n\n## THE SIGNIFICANCE OF MAY IN CHINA \n### (BY K. Y. LI) \n\nTHE CANTON GAZETTE, SATURDAY, MAY 21, 1927 \n\n### Municipal Gov't Draws Up Tentative Factory Regulations \n(Continued from Page 1) \none hour at least should be given for rest. \n\n(From our Shanghai correspondent) \n\nShanghai, May 14.-The Shanghai Executive Committee for Labor and Capital has issued a draft constitution, a free translation follows: \n\n1. This Committee is known as \"Ching Tang\" Movement (Continued from Page 1) \n\nDr. Sherwood Eddy's Speech \nThe hell-like conditions in Shanghai foreign-owned factories have been made known to the world through prominent visitors, and world-wide sympathy have since been given to the Chinese toiling masses, especially the child workers. \n\n| Clause | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1 | This Committee is known as ... |\n| 2 | This Committee is organised by nine members of the Shanghai Provisional Branch Political Council: three from the Central Government, three from the Kuomintang and three from workers. Three Executive members, one from each, are elected as Standing Committee members. |\n| 3 | Any entangled questions concerning labour and capital should be solved by this committee and the agreement reached by arbitration will be enforced by this committee. |\n| 4 | Points but are not allowed to vote. |\n| 5 | A meeting of this committee cannot be held without a quorum; four members must be present inside to hold a meeting. |\n| 6 | Regular meetings shall be held once a week, and any extraordinary meeting may be called by the Standing Committee. |\n\nThe staff members will be one secretary, two clerks, three inspectors, and one accountant. \n\n11. When there is good reason for lengthening working hours, one extra hour per day is the maximum allowed i.e., six hours per week. \n12. In such factories as require night work, shifts of workers ought to be made; workers must work in turn, and in where there is danger, workers must be shifted every four hours. \n\n\"There are at least fifty cotton mills around Shanghai and more are going up. Thousands of child workers, down to the age of eight or nine years, were standing between double rows of whirring, unguided machinery, steadily but wearily feeding the machines. One mite, perhaps eight years of age, was curled in corner, under a pile of waste, sound asleep. \n\n\"Over in a nearer and nearer small hospital, there were this winter three children under ten years old. One had been caught in an unfenced machine and was all but torn off. The leg of another was smashed from hip to ankle by the teeth of a machine. The third, a little girl, had been caught by the hair in a ker machine and her scalp torn off. Not one of these accidents would have happened had the machines been fitted with safety devices.\"\n\n13. On occasion of demonstrations scheduled by the Government or the Party, the labour Union should notify the factories, and factories should not release one third of the workers to take part in the demonstrations and those remaining in demonstrations should not take the work usually done by those remaining in the factories. \n\n14. The scale of wages should be based on the minimum living standard of the place where the factories are located. \n15. Wages should be paid in proper money and not to be varied according to the changing value of goods produced. \n16. Wages should be paid regularly; each month's pay to be given in two payments on the 1st and 15th of every month. \n17. Wages should also be paid on holidays and when it is necessary to work on holidays double wages should be paid. \n\nThe month, May, has many charms which other seasons do not possess: it is best time for the rich to flourish and show years of continue the Northern Expedition. It is the worst of times for the poor to begin battling with weather and sparing sweat and blood. \n\nMay 4th: In 1919 this day was acclaimed witnessing an alarming event in China that the Government high officials were dragged and beaten almost to death by masses led by university students. \"The students are rebellious and ought to be punished\" was the Government order. But the PUBLIC opinion showed sympathy for the students and the Government was compelled to release the students. The Chinese public were becoming rebellious! Yes, they were and only began to be so. The Government high officials were proved to be treacherous: they began to be condemned by the public. \n\nMay 5th: In 1921, the tenth year of the Republic, wars were openly declared between the militarists and the patriots. The Revolutionary Party led by Dr. Sun Yat-sen, secured its footing in Kwangtung, while the militarists, reactionaries and monarchists were ravaging the country, and the pressure of the imperialists was becoming ever stronger that the nation was facing a danger of dissension and international control threatened from outside. Dr. Sun's brave assumption of office as Extra-ordinary President of the Republic on the 5th of May at such a juncture, bespoke the revolutionary spirit of China, made secure the base of Chinese Revolution in Canton, and unified and consolidated the Revolutionary Party, the Kuomintang. May 5th is one of Dr. Sun's memorial days, whose great principles and revolutionary courage is permeating the Chinese people. \n\nMay 7th: It is the humiliation of the Chinese Republic; the date, are to be exempted by this insurance money due to child and woman workers to under support. \n\nThe present \"Tsing Tang\" movement is not a struggle within the party but the elimination of the Communists from the Kuomintang. The fact that not all the Communists have been suppressed is due to the great secrecy of their organisations. Behind them are the Russians with their ready financial support. \n\nMay 30th: The rising spirit of young China was put to test when the Powers determined to suppress the Chinese National Revolution directly supporting Gen. Chiang, so that an unarmed Chinese students and labourers started propaganda early. Massacres of the innocent and hospital of contagious diseases, one directly supporting Gen. Chiang, year's pay shall be given him and if curtailed owing to business depression factory owners should pay the workers additional wages of two months. \n\n### Gov't. To Revise Labor-Merchant Regulations \n\n24. Female workers should be given four weeks leave before and after giving birth, that is altogether 8 weeks' leave and be paid wages. \n25. Factory owners should make proper regulations concerning the grant of pensions, prizes, and compensatory funds for the workers according to the conditions of the factories, and the regulations ought to be approved by the Department of Labour and Peasantry. \n26. Factory owners ought to be responsible as agents for the owners of the factories regarding all matters concerning the safety and living conditions of the worker. \n27. One day each year is appointed for the factory authorities to choose to retain or dismiss the workers, this day is for the present on the 2nd of the first month of the lunar calendar; those factories whose traditional custom in respect of employing and dismissing workers is not to act on this date are allowed to keep their old employment custom. \n28. To the worker dismissed on the 2nd of the first lunar month must be paid additional wages and allowance securing sufficient light, and all existing regulations.) \n29. Factory owners are not allowed to keep back a part of the wages for compensation of damages due to workers. \n30. Workers who are officers of the Union during their tenure and election of representatives must not be dismissed as usual work. \n31. Contracts between workers and factories must be signed and witnessed by the authorities of the Union and the Chamber of Commerce. \n32. In those factories where work is dangerous to workers, child and women labour are not allowed entry. \n33. In factories where engines or boilers are used, the factory owners must take the regulations in this regard which have been approved by the Government, paying off dismissed workers should be in accordance with the inspectors of the Department of Labour and Peasantry. \n34. In factories where explosive or poisonous powder are produced or used, the factory owners are not allowed to employ women and children to watch or to clean them. \n35. In factories proper care must be taken for hygienic conditions such as good ventilation, necessary precautions for avoiding danger, such as providing safety valves and so forth. Factories must be thoroughly examined by the inspectors of the Department of Labour and Peasantry. \n36. Whenever the Department of Labour & Peasantry sees danger in factories, factory owners should give him a pension for life. \n37. In factories the Department can condemn part or whole of the buildings (mentioned above) as dangerous or unsuitable. \n38. For administration of the factories besides the staff selected by the factory owners, the workers should also elect their representatives to participate in the administration and matters concerning the safety and living conditions of the worker. \n39. The administrators or members of the Union can not exceed thirty days a year. \n40. When questions arise between factory owners and workers and factories must be signed and witnessed by the authorities of the Union and the Chamber of Commerce, such supplementary education must be provided for the child workers and illiterate adult workers who must read two hours a day, and illiterate adults who must read one hour a day. \n41. The above regulations shall become effective on the date of promulgation by the Government of Kwangtung province. \n\nIt is learned that draft of the revision has already been drawn up and will be presented to the Provincial Government for discussion and approval at its next meeting. \n\nThe Chinese National Revolution supported by all classes of the people, working courageously--working courageously in their fight against militarism and imperialism. \n\nNow, China is at war with militarism; she is today in the middle of May. Such a month which is full of national humiliation and atrocities is made a distinct feature in the history of China's Revolution.",
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        "content_text": "# GENERAL OBSERVATIONS\n\n1925 was not a happy year for the Colony, though the manner in which it weathered the storm is a matter of self-congratulation for all sections of the community.\n\nA strike, political in its origin, and neither provoked by any fault of omission or commission on the part of the local authorities, nor designed to remedy any economic grievance, real or imaginary, commenced about the 20th of June, and in a few days the great majority of household servants, sailors, engineers, and workers of all kinds had deserted their posts. The arrangements made by the Government for maintaining essential services, and for ensuring the food supply of the Colony were brought into operation without a hitch.\n\nThe Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps was mobilised on the 21st of June, and calls for volunteers as special constables, tramway drivers, crews for the Kowloon ferries, etc. met with a ready response. The firm attitude taken up by the Government rapidly restored confidence, and towards the end of July the demobilisation of the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps commenced. Places of strikers were filled, workers began to come back until outwardly the Colony was quite normal again. But though the strike had collapsed, there followed a boycott of British trade and shipping in South China, instigated by and only maintained through the activities of the strike picket organisation with headquarters in Canton, to the detriment of merchants and business people both British and Chinese, in Hong Kong, Canton, Swatow, and the Kwang-Tung province generally.\n\nIn order to assist the business community to tide over the difficulties caused by the boycott, the Secretary of State for the Colonies in October arranged for a loan to the Hong Kong Government of £3,000,000 to be advanced to merchants. A local committee was specially appointed to advise on the allocation of these funds.\n\nThe Stock Exchanges were closed on the outbreak of the strike, and on the 7th July the Legislative Council legalised the postponement of the June Settlement. A Commission was appointed on the 18th August to enquire into the arrangements for dealing in shares locally. The report of the Commission was published on the 19th October.\n\nIn the midst of the strike, another calamity befell the Colony when on the 18th of July, as a result of the heavy rains, a retaining wall at Po Hing Fong collapsed onto a block of houses. Seventy-five persons were killed, amongst them Mr. Chan Siu-ki, a former member of the Legislative Council.\n\nAt the 16th Congregation of the University of Hong Kong on the 5th January, the degree of Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) was conferred on the Honourable Sir Henry Pollock, K.C., and on Mr. John Swire (in absentia).\n\nAt the meeting of the Legislative Council on the 5th March, His Excellency the Governor announced that Hong Kong had offered £250,000 to the Home Government as a contribution towards the Singapore Base.\n\nMr. M. J. D. Stephens, who had practised as a solicitor in the Colony for over 50 years, died on the 28th April.\n\nMr. C. Montague Ede, for many years General Manager of the Union Insurance Society of Canton, who had served on both the Legislative and Executive Councils and was well known on account of his many philanthropic activities, died on the 22nd May.\n\nHis Royal Highness Prince George arrived in Hong Kong on the 28th May to take up his appointment as sub-lieutenant on H.M.S. Hawkins.\n\nHis Excellency the Governor Sir R. E. Stubbs, K.C.M.G., who had postponed his departure from the Colony in June owing to the strike, sailed for England on the 31st October, prior to taking up his new appointment of Governor of Jamaica.\n\nThe new Governor, His Excellency Mr. Cecil Clementi, C.M.G., arrived on the 1st November.\n\nThe Colonial Secretary, the Honourable Sir Claud Severn, K.B.E., C.M.G., LL.D., left for home on the 14th November, on his retirement from the public service.\n\nThe Puisne Judge Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz left Hong Kong on the 18th November to take up his new appointment of Chief Justice, Federated Malay States.",
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        "content_text": "## RECEIVED \n3 OCT 1928 \nCOL. OFFIC \n\n**TELEGRAM** from the O.A.G. of Hong Kong to the Secretary of State for the Colonies.\n\n(Dated 3rd October Received Colonial Office 11.35.a.m. 3rd October, 1928.)\n\n228 \n\nYour telegram of 29th September **Confidential Salaries** Hynes as a member of the Council who has already advised on temporary increases and who will have to review Commission's recommendations, prefers not to serve. Further, his duties as Chief Manager of Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation make it difficult for him to devote sufficient time for the work. He suggests substitution of independent commercial member. Lauder, General Manager of Union Insurance, Canton, is eminently suitable and will consent to serve. I request authority for change.",
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        "content_text": "## CHINESE HOSPITALITY\n\n### LUNCH AT THE KAM LING RESTAURANT\n\nOnce again the Chinese community of Hong Kong has distinguished itself by extending generous hospitality on the occasion of a Royal visit to the Colony. On Saturday a luncheon was given at the Kam Ling Restaurant, West Point, in honour of H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester, and the affair was carried out with great success. About 180 gentlemen were present, including over 30 guests. The approach to the restaurant was most elaborately decorated in the Chinese manner, and the dining-room was a mass of beautiful flowers. Festoons added to the brightness of the room.\n\nFlags were used in the decoration. A large crowd had gathered in the streets to witness the arrival of the Royal party at about 12:30. The Duke, who was accompanied by H.E. the Governor, was received by Sir Shou-son Chow, Sir Robert Ho Tung, Dr. Tso, and other prominent members of the Chinese community. A number of Chinese gentlemen had the honour of being introduced to His Royal Highness, who shook hands with them and exchanged a few words of greeting. Lunch was then served immediately, and included the usual choice dishes offered on such occasions—birds' nest soup, turtle, shark fins, etc. There were no speeches, but the toast of \"The King\" was duly honoured. The Duke and party left at about 1:45, His Royal Highness thanking his Chinese friends for their hospitality.\n\nOther guests at the luncheon included members of the Prince's suite, the Governor's staff, Capt. Arbuthnot, of H.M.S. **Suffolk**, members of the Executive and Legislative Councils, and representatives of the leading business houses.\n\nThe following were among those present:\n| Name | Company/Organization |\n| --- | --- |\n| F. Mendham | W. S. Bailey & Co., Ltd. |\n| W. G. Goggin and J. R. Collis | Bank Line, Ltd. |\n| Li Tse Fong | Bank of East Asia, Ltd. |\n| A. Lecot | Banque de l'Indo-Chine |\n| K. Nagura | Bank of Taiwan, Ltd. |\n| Li Hoi Tung | Banker & Co., Ltd. |\n| A. A. Botelho | Botelho Bros. |\n| J. A. Plummer and K S. Morrison | Bradley & Co., Ltd. |\n| F. A. Perry, A. P. Bungey, J. A. Bloomfield, and M. St. J. Walsh | British-American Tobacco Co., Ltd. |\n| G. K. Hall Brutton | G. K. Hall Brutton & Co. |\n| N. S. Brown, J. H. Little, K. E. Greig, and A. R. H. Phillips | Butterfield & Swire |\n| Allan Cameron, L. E. N. Ryan, and E. Stone | Canadian Pacific Railway Co. |\n| A. Piercy | Canton Insurance Office, Ltd. |\n| A. H. Ferguson | Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China |\n| Chau Yue Teng | Chau Yue Teng |\n| L. E. Guterres | China Provident, Loan and Mortgage Co., Ltd. |\n| H. R. Sturt | China Underwriters, Ltd. |\n| T. N. Chau | Chun On Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. |\n| A. H. Compton; N. J. Perrin, W. A. Weight, and A. Wheeler | Thos. Cook & Son, Ltd. |\n| A. Stevenson | Dairy Farm, Ice and Cold Storage Co., Ltd. |\n| N. M. Currie, J. D. Kinnaird, W. A. Stewart, and W. N. Fleming | Davie, Boag & Co., Ltd. |\n| the Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, M. H. Turner, and H. J. Arm- |  |\n| J. Abe | Mitsui Bussan Kaisha |\n| H. Goldenberg | N. S. Moses & Co., Ltd. |\n| Wong Oi Kut and M. A. Williams | A. B. Moulder & Co., Ltd. |\n| F. Mc. Courtney and E. N. Monie | National City Bank of New York |\n| C. Stigter and G. E. Nolthenius de Man | Netherlands India Commercial Bank |\n| O. Steenstra | Netherlands Trading Society |\n| H. C. Shrubsole and W. Smith | Nestle and Anglo-Swiss Co. |\n| S. Kinoshita | Nippon Yusen Kaisha |\n| C. Champkin | P. & O. Banking Corporation, Ltd. |\n| G. W. Sewell | Robertson, Wilson & Co., Ltd. |\n| J. M. da Rocha | J. M. da Rocha & Co. |\n| C. A. da Roza | Roza Bros. |\n| A. L. Shields; A. F. P. Silva-Netto | Silva-Netto & Co. |\n| J. H. Seth and S. H. Ross | Percy Smith, Seth & Fleming |\n| F. S. Harrison | South British Insurance Co., Ltd. |\n| M. O. Clark and H. L. Schultz | Standard Oil Company of New York |\n| R. Hancock | Stewart Bros. |\n| T. S. Tim | Sui Heong Yuen |\n| P. F. Le Fevre and D. S. Scott | Texas Co. |\n| J. Thayer; Paul Lauder, H. C. Gray, and Leigh Garner | Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd. |\n| S. M. Churn | Union Trading Co. |\n| C. C. Stark | Vacuum Oil Co. |\n| H. Owen Hughes and H. R. Remington | Harry Wicking & Co. |\n| C. E. H. Beavis and D. H. Blake | Wilkinson & Grist |\n| S. T. Williamson and T. Ramsay | Williamson & Co. |\n| Yau Kiamfe | James Yau & Co. |\n| H. Mori | Yokohama Specie Bank, Ltd. |\n| Rev. F. C. Young |  |\n| Mr. M. F. Key | Secretary of the China Association, Hong Kong Branch |\n\n## LAST DAY'S EVENTS\n\n### CHINESE LUNCH AND HORSE RIDING\n\nHis Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester brought his visit to a conclusion on Saturday at 6 p.m. when he embarked at Queen's Pier on board H.M.S. **Suffolk**.\n\nIt was raining a little when the Prince left Hong Kong and one of the Chinese gentlemen introduced to him said later to our representative, \"I think the Prince bring us good joss and the gift we all want—plenty rain.\" Plenty rain has not yet fallen but a gathering of rain clouds and a change in the direction of the wind did coincide with the arrival of His Royal Highness. One likes to think of sunshine and blue clouds for such occasions—but it may well be that Prince Henry may be remembered as \"the King's son who brought the rain in time of famine.\"\n\nThe day's events were luncheon at West Point as the guest of the Chinese community; participation in four races at the Jockey Club's fourth extra meeting, Happy Valley, and then the ceremonious leave taking. His Royal Highness, though he did not win any of the events at Happy Valley, proved again that he is a very fine horseman, and few indeed have done so well at their first attempt on the course with a China pony. A full account of the races appears elsewhere.\n\n### DEPARTING FORMALITIES\n\n#### SCENE AT QUEEN'S PIER\n\nPractically the same formalities, only in different order, were observed at His Royal Highness's departure as at his arrival. Accompanied by His Excellency the Governor, the Royal visitor, who wore the tropical uniform of the 10th Hussars, arrived by car followed by three cars containing other members of the staff. They were preceded as usual by members of the police flying squad.\n\nIn front of the pier the guard of honour was provided by 3/15 Punjabis Regiment, the band and pipe and drum band of the battalion also being present.\n\nOn the pier, as at the landing, were the members of the Legislative Council, a number of Senior Naval, Military, and Air Force Officers, including Vice-Admiral A. K. Waistell and Major-General Sandilands, and prominent members of the Chinese community.\n\nAfter the National Anthem had been played and the Royal Salute given, Prince Henry and His Excellency inspected the Guard.\n\nPage 66\n\nF. Syme Thomson and J. P. Warren | Dodwell & Co., Ltd. \nJ. W. Morris and W. F. Sokall | Dollar Steamship Line \nA. H. White | Douglas Steamship Co., Ltd. \nW. A. Dowley; Fung Kong Un and Wong Tak Kwong | Fung Tang \nL. J. Davies | Gibb, Livingston & Co., Ltd. \nC. Blaker | Gilman & Co., Ltd. \nT. M. Gregory and H. M. Gregory | T. M. Gregory & Co. \nG. Grimble; F. H. J. A. Lafleur | Holland-China Trading Co. \nHo Ki; Ho Leung; L. J. Blackburn | Hong Kong and China Gas Co., Ltd. \nF. R. Marsh | Hong Kong Electric Co. \nH. W. Moon | Hong Kong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. \nC. M. Manners, H. G. Howard, C. E. Terry, and G. Castle | Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd. \nthe Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes, L. N. Murphy, and R. A. Stuart | Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation \nW. J. Hawker and E. M. Raymond | Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd. \nL. C. F. Bellamy, W. F. Simmons, and V. Walker | Hong Kong Tramways \nR. M. Dyer and E. Cock | Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd. \nSir Robert Ho Tung, E. J. Figueiredo | Hughes & Hough, Ltd. \nT. E. Pearce | J. D. Hutchison & Co. \nG. F. Haslam | Imperial Chemical Industries, Ltd. \nR. 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        "content_text": "Page 10\n\n10\n\nREPORT of the Committee appointed to advise the Government as to whether any and if so what relief or monetary assistance should be granted to the Kowloon Tong & New Territories Development Company, Limited, or to the Subscribers to the Kowloon Tong Scheme.\n\nThe Kowloon Tong Scheme took definite shape in the year 1922.\n\nIts object was to build houses for persons of small means whose work or circumstances caused them to regard the Colony as their home, and to enable such persons to reside in their own houses or homes in more healthy and pleasant surroundings than the usual alternative, namely, flats, Chinese or otherwise, in congested areas, and directly or indirectly to relieve the housing shortage which at the time was a question of considerable moment.\n\nThe scheme contemplated a small community, living in detached or semi-detached houses with small gardens, and enjoying a common recreation ground.\n\nFor any such scheme a comparatively large area and more or less level area was required. There was no available land on the Island of Hong Kong. Cheap land and the further requirement of nearness and easy access to the City of Victoria, to enable workers to get to their work, resulted in the selection of Kowloon Tong on the south or Island side of the Kowloon range of hills, about two miles from the Kowloon Point Hong Kong ferry and about one and a half miles from the Yaumati-Hong Kong ferry.\n\nThe late Mr C. Montague Ede, Manager of the Union Insurance Society of Canton, Limited, interested himself in the scheme. Almost until the conclusion of the agreement with the Crown hereinafter mentioned Mr Ede had the\n\nPage 11",
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        "title": "CO129-520-7 Public Utility companies- acquisition by foreign groups 4-12-1929 - 26-1-1930",
        "content_text": "119\n\nX\n\n(d) To carry on the business of Electrical Engineers and Contractors, Carriers of Passengers and Goods, Electrical Manufacturers of, and Dealers in, Railway, Tramway, Electric, Magnetic, Galvanic and other Apparatus, Mechanical Engineers, and to construct Railways and Tramways and work the same by Steam, Gas, Oil, Electricity or other power.\n\n(e) To carry on any other business whatsoever (whether manufacturing or otherwise) which may seem to the Company capable of being carried on in connection with any of the objects for which the Company has been established or calculated directly or indirectly to enhance the value or render profitable any of the Company's property or rights.\n\n(f) To carry on the business of the Company under the Management of Messrs. Shewan Tomes & Co., Hongkong, and their Successors in business as General Managers so long as they or their successors shall be willing to act and so long as the General Managers for the time being (if a Corporation) or (if an unincorporated firm) any one or more partner or partners in the firm of the General Managers individually or collectively shall hold not less than one thousand Shares of the Company. Provided that Messrs. Shewan Tomes & Co. as constituted at the date hereof shall be the General Managers of the Company notwithstanding that no partner or partners in that firm have signed the Memorandum of Association of the Company for one thousand shares or signed and filed with the Registrar of Companies a contract in writing to take from the Company and pay for one thousand shares.\n\n(g) To acquire and undertake all or any part of the business, property and liabilities of any Person or Company carrying on any business which the Company is authorised to carry on, or possessed of property suitable for the purposes of this Company.\n\n(h) To apply for, purchase or otherwise acquire any Patents, Secrets of Manufacture, Inventions (whether patented or not), Brevets d'Invention, Licenses and the like conferring any exclusive or non-exclusive or limited right to use or any secret or other information as to any Invention which may seem capable of being used for any of the purposes of the Company, or the acquisition of which may seem calculated directly or indirectly to benefit the Company, and to use, exercise, develop or grant Licenses in respect of or otherwise turn to account the property and rights or information so acquired.\n\n+\n\nxi\n\n(i) To enter into partnership or into any arrangement for sharing profits, union of interests, co-operation, joint adventure, reciprocal concession or otherwise with any Person or Company carrying on or engaged in, or proposing or about to carry on or engage in any business or transaction which this Company is authorized to carry on, or engage in, or any business, or transaction capable of being conducted so as directly or indirectly to benefit this Company.\n\n(j) To take or otherwise acquire and hold shares in any other company having objects altogether or in part similar to those of this Company or carrying on any business capable of being conducted so as directly or indirectly to benefit this Company.\n\n(k) To enter into any arrangements or contracts with any Governments or Authorities, Municipal, local or otherwise, that may seem conducive to the Company's objects or any of them and to obtain from any such Government or Authority, any rights, privileges and concessions which the Company may think it desirable to obtain, and to carry out, exercise and comply with any such arrangements, contracts, rights, privileges and concessions.\n\n(l) To establish and support or aid in the establishment and support of associations, institutions, Funds, Trusts and conveniences calculated to benefit employees or ex-employees of the Company, or its predecessors in business, or the dependants or connections of such persons, and to grant pensions, gratuities and allowances, and to make payments towards insurance, and to subscribe, or guarantee money for charitable or benevolent objects, or for any public, general or useful object.\n\n(m) To promote any company or companies for the purpose of acquiring all or any of the property, rights and liabilities of this Company, or for any other purpose which may seem directly or indirectly calculated to benefit this Company.\n\n(n) Generally to purchase, take on lease or in exchange, hire, or otherwise acquire any real or personal property and any rights or privileges which the Company may think necessary or convenient for the purposes of its business, and in particular any land, buildings, easements, machinery, plant and stock-in-trade.\n\n(o) To construct, maintain or alter any buildings or works necessary or convenient for the purposes of the Company.\n\n1\n\n120",
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        "content_text": "NOCONFIDENTIAL. (2)\n\nRECEIVE.\n\n28 APR 1930\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\n\nHONG KONG, 24th March, 1930.\n\n793\n\nAnd let Couf 26.530\n\nEnclosures Nos.1 & 2.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nWith reference to paragraph five of Sir Cecil Clementi's despatch No.37 of the 22nd of January, 1930, I have the honour to inform Your Lordship that the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce has now presented the Report of its Special Committee appointed to examine in detail and criticise the recommendations of the Salaries Commission 1929. I attach copies of this Report and the Chamber's covering letter.\n\n2. These were referred to Sir Henry Gollan, the Chairman of the Commission and to Mr. Paul Lauder, one of its members, for comment and copies of their exhaustive commentaries. The letters are confidential and it is particularly requested that their publication should be avoided. Sufficient reason for this request is to be found in the details contained in the letter of Mr. Lauder, who is the Head of the Union Insurance Society of Canton, a Public Company of this Colony. Enclosures Nos. 3 & 4 letters in reply are appended.\n\n3. I consider that they furnish an effective answer to the views and criticisms of the Chamber of Commerce and see no reason to revise the views of Sir Cecil Clementi as set out in his despatch under reference.\n\nI have the honour to be, My Lord,\n\nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,\n\nC.O.D. Scott\n\nOfficer Administering the Government.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD PASSFIELD,\n\n&c., &c., &c.",
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        "content_text": "110\n\noccasion lately, that his opinion has been confirmed on further consideration and by his discussions on the subject with other Heads of big business firms in the Colony. And Mr. Lauder's position as Head of such an Institution as the Union Insurance Society of Canton gives him a practical acquaintance with all the questions and conditions dealt with by the Salaries Commission in their Report.\n\n(Sd.) H. C. Gollan,\n\n19th February, 1930.",
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        "content_text": "Enclosure No. 4.\n\n111\n\nUNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD.\n\nCONFIDENTIAL.\n\nHong Kong, 10th March, 1930.\n\nDear Mr. Hallifax,\n\n(1) As promised I have considered the Report of the Special Committee appointed by the General Committee of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce to examine the Report of the Salaries Commission and in order that I may convey my views to you I have thought it desirable to comment generally upon the conclusions reached in the Report of the Salaries Commission. I am prompted to do this in view of the fact that there is very little I can write about the Report to the Chamber as it practically condemns the whole recommendations of the Salaries Commission and therefore I am confining my remarks more to an appreciation of the conclusions of the Salaries Commission, with which, despite the views expressed by the Committee, I am in full accord.\n\n(2) The basis laid down in paragraph 12 for the payment of Sterling salaries I maintain is a simple and sensible one. When the sterling value of the Dollar falls to 2/- or below 2/- the employees receive the exact equivalent in Dollars of their Sterling salaries. If, however, the sterling value rises above 2/- they receive their salaries at 2/- and this latter method maintains the minimum amount of Dollars it is possible for them to receive in any one month. It might be argued that if employees are to receive the full Dollar equivalent when the sterling value of the Dollar falls below 2/- they should receive the Dollar equivalent also when the sterling value rises above 2/-. I am prepared to admit that this point is open to argument. In considering this question it is well to bear in mind that when the Dollar falls there will eventually be an increase in the cost of living in this Colony and it is in my opinion only fair that employees should under normal conditions receive...",
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        "content_text": "114\n\nthe option of the Government, a high cost of living allowance.\n\nIs it the Chamber's considered opinion that these posts will be overpaid at this figure?\n\nIt is difficult for me to believe that this can be so taking into account the scale of remuneration paid to certain men in commercial employ. Considering the training required by the Cadet officers it seems to me that if the Government are to continue to attract recruits of the required standard the pay mentioned, which is reached only after many years of service, cannot be considered too high.\n\n(8) As regards salaries which are suggested for Cadets under paragraph 41, it might be helpful for the general purpose of comparative standards if I advised you what young men recruited from England for the Office of the Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd., receive.\n\nThe following salaries are paid during the first, second and third years of their Eastern service, £420, £456 and £492. In these figures I have included the amounts which are placed to the credit of their Provident Fund Accounts so they do not receive the whole payment in cash. The actual cash received is £332.10.0, £361, and £389.10.0.\n\nThese salaries are drawn upon the basis outlined under paragraph 12 of the Commission's Report. The men come out East usually from 20 to 24 years of age and are previously trained for a few years in the Society's London Office.\n\nTaking into account the training which the Cadets receive I do not consider that the scale laid down by the Commission can be considered excessive.\n\n(9) As regards servants of the Government receiving Dollar salaries there are, owing to the decline in the sterling value of the Dollar, additional reasons why the recommendations of the Salaries Commission should be put into effect. I merely mention this in passing and I",
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        "content_text": "115\n\nI realize that it has no direct bearing upon the recommendations made in the Salaries Commission Report.\n\n(10) Turning to the recommendations made by the Salaries Commission for the Junior Clerical Staff merely for the purpose of comparison with the scale of pay enjoyed by clerks in commercial employ, the following details in regard to the scale of remuneration paid by the Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd., to Chinese, Portuguese, Eurasian clerks may be helpful.\n\nYoung men from 17 to 21 years of age are engaged at $40 a month for the first six months and $50 for the second six months. Thereafter they receive usually a yearly increase according to their merits. I state certain examples. In all these cases the men at date have Provident Fund Agreements.\n\nF.R. joined the Society on the 1st March 1925 at 16 years of age at a salary of $40 per mensem. On the 1st January 1930 his salary was increased from $90 to $100 per mensem.\n\nG.S.L. joined the Society's service at 18 years of age on the 1st December 1926 at $40 per mensem. He is at present drawing $80 per mensem.\n\nC.M.da S. joined the Society on the 1st February 1927 at 21 years of age at a salary of $60 per mensem. He is now receiving $90 per mensem.\n\nM.F. joined the Society on the 15th July 1923 at the age of 25 at $45 per mensem. He is now receiving $160 per mensem. Since joining the Society he has improved very much in shorthand and typing.\n\nJ.C.G. joined the Society on the 1st May 1913 at the age of 25 and is at present in receipt of a salary of $350 per mensem.\n\nL.A.O. joined the Society on the 1st August 1916. He is at present in receipt of a salary of $275 per mensem.\n\nThe Society's head Portuguese clerk who joined in 1888 is",
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        "content_text": "116\n\nis in receipt of a salary of $450 per mensem.\n\n(11) Under paragraph 57 in the Salaries Commission Report three Office Attendants are recommended for the following scale of pay. One at $26 to $30 per mensem and two at $21 to $25 per mensem. Ten Messengers and four Coolies are recommended for pay at $13 to $17 per mensem.\n\nFor the purpose of comparison I may mention that the No.1 Office Attendant (or Office Boy as he is called) in the Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd., in the Marine Department receives $32 per mensem and the No.2 $27 per mensem. The No.1 in the Fire Department receives $26 per mensem.\n\nThere are seven other Office Boys employed who receive the following scale. One at $18, five at $17 and one at $16 per mensem. There are 16 Coolies and Messengers employed in the Office who receive the following wage. One at $17, two at $15, ten at $14 and three at $13 per mensem. The above mentioned Office Boys, Coolies and Messengers receive half a month's wage at China New Year and in addition they are allowed free quarters.\n\n(12) The Commissioners recommended that the least wage paid to a labourer in the Government employ should be $12 per mensem though in most cases they recommended a commencing wage of $13 per mensem. I take it that the Chamber of Commerce do not agree with this recommendation.\n\nI would here mention that a Chair Coolie on the Peak cannot be engaged for less than $14 per mensem and in addition he must be allowed free living quarters. It is hard to gather how the Chamber can disagree with the recommendation cited above. Possibly the members of the Committee had not time to consider many cases individually.\n\nYours faithfully,\n\n(Signed) Paul Lauder.\n\nHon. Mr. E.R. Hallifax, C.M.G., C.B.E.,\n\nHong Kong.",
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        "content_text": "109\n\nLIABILITIES.\nCAPITAL ACCOUNTS:-\nGENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND:-\nGOLD $296,907.22\n\nSILVER $2,106,905.61\n\nCHATER ENDOWMENT FUND $250,000.00\nSPECIAL ENDOWMENT FUNDS:-\nCHAIR OF SURGERY $2,653,812.83\n\nCHAIR OF MEDICINE\n\nBALANCE\n\nUniversity of Hong Kong.\nBALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER, 1928.\nASSETS.\nCASH IN HAND AND WITH BANKERS ON CURRENT AND DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS. $824,024.19\n\nINVESTMENTS IN GOLD SECURITIES AT MARKET VALUES:-\n£3,150 5% WAR LOAN 1929/47 $186,793.20\n\n£25,200 5% CHINESE REORGANISATION LOAN 1913 $250,000.00\n\n£35,000 JAPANESE GOVERNMENT 6% LOAN 1924 $329,072.16\n\n£30,000 TAIKOO DOCKYARD & ENGINEERING CO. OF HONG KONG LTD. 5% DEBENTURES. $296,907.22\n\nSPECIAL ENDOWMENT FUNDS:-\nCHAIR OF OBSTETRICS $32,192.44\n\nJOHN SWIRE & SONS LTD. BENEFACTION $165,852.37\n\nKWOK CHUNG YEUNG FUND FOR TEACHING CHINESE $30.00\n\nHO KAM TONG SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE $44.00\n\nCHAN KAI MING SCHOOL OF PATHOLOGY\n\nHO FOOK SCHOOL OF PHYSIOLOGY\n\nHO FOOK & CHAN KAI MING SCHOLARSHIP FUND $100,000.00\n\nHO TUNG WORKSHOP FUND (BALANCE) $35,000.00\n\nJORDAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND $17,000.00\n\nJORDAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND $17,000.00\n\nUNIVERSITY UNION $1,164.40\n\nATHLETIC ENDOWMENT FUND $31,175.26\n\nLOKE YEW SINKING FUND $15,637.14\n\nLOAN FROM THE LATE LOKE YEW C.M.G. $6,199.90\n\nSUPERANNUATION FUND:- GOLD $8,000.00\n\nSILVER $18,000.00\n\n$500.00\n\n$231,434.65\n\n$1,229,111.35\n\n£23,833.7.6\n\nUNEXPENDED BALANCES OF INCOME OF SPECIAL FUNDS:--\nCHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP. $234.35\n\nJORDAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND $3,942.62\n\nCHAIR OF MEDICINE. $28,458.04\n\nCHAIR OF OBSTETRICS $14,665.19\n\nHO KAM TONG SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE $5,092.12\n\nJOHN SWIRE & SONS LTD. BENEFACTION $16,217.32\n\nJORDAN SCHOLARSHIP $2,606.90\n\nHO FOOK & CHAN KAI MING SCHOLARSHIP $1,732.77\n\nFUNG PING SHAN DONATION $360.34\n\nTENNIS COURT REPAIRS FUND $291.30\n\nCHINESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL $44.39\n\n$10,499.86\n\n$34,461.35\n\nSUNDRY CREDITORS:—\nCAUTION MONEY $1,500.00\n\nCLERKS' GUARANTEE FUND SECURITY DEPOSIT $90.00\n\nSUNDRY $34,461.35\n\nINCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT:—\nBALANCE AS AT 31ST DECEMBER, 1927 $31,522.19\n\nADD INCOME IN EXCESS OF EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 1928 $19,937.08\n\n$8.03\n\nTRANSFERRED FROM SUPERANNUATION FUND $14,413.18\n\nLESS CAPITAL EXPENDITURE DURING THE YEAR WRITTEN OFF.\n\nINVESTMENTS IN SILVER SECURITIES AT MARKET VALUES;—\n$125,000 HONG KONG GOVERNMENT 6% PUBLIC WORKS LOAN 1927 AND 1928 TLS. 260,000 8% SHANGHAI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL DEBENTURES AT EXCHANGE 78 5/16- $131,250.00\n\nTLS. 190,000 8% SHANGHAI FRENCH MUNICIPAL COUNCIL DEBENTURES AT EXCHANGE 78 5/16 - $323,703.75\n\nMORTGAGES IN HONG KONG. $230,486.88\n\nMORTGAGES IN SHANGHAI TLS. 510,000 AT EXCHANGE 78 5/16 $651,237.08\n\n$3,432,176.96\n\nINVESTMENT OF FUND FOR SCHOOL OF CHINESE STUDIES:-\nCASH WITH BANKERS ON CURRENT AND DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS $243,880.64\n\nSUNDRY DEBTORS:-\nMORTGAGE INTEREST LESS SUNDRIES LESS RESERVE $500,000.00\n\nRESERVE $8.00\n\nHONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION:-\nSUPERANNUATION ACCOUNT $231,434.65\n\nSUPERANNUATION CHARGES ON INSURANCE POLICY. $33,548.15\n\n$64,484.46\n\n$98,032.61\n\n£23,440.4.6\n\n- £393.3.0\n\n$231,985.73\n\n$3,890.96\n\n$235,876.69\n\nBOOKSTORE STOCKS & GOODS IN TRANSIT &C:-\nESTIMATED VALUE OF STOCKS ON HAND AT 31ST DECEMBER, 1928. LIBRARY & BOOKSTORE GOODS IN TRANSIT $73,645.34\n\n$22,818.87\n\n$1,902.55\n\n$24,721.42\n\nINVESTMENT FLUCTUATION ACCOUNT\n$46,461.25\n\n$65,872.21\n\n$1,521.10\n\n$64,351.11\n\n$5,068,069.29\n\nLAND, BUILDINGS & EQUIPMENT ACCOUNT:-\nCOST OF LAND AND BUILDINGS AS AT 31ST DECEMBER, 1927 $1,372,333.93\n\nADDED DURING THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 1928 $1,521.10\n\n$1,373,855.03\n\nSTERLING EXCHANGE TAKEN AT 2/4.\n\nWE REPORT THAT WE HAVE AUDITED THE ABOVE BALANCE SHEET WITH THE BOOKS AND VOUCHERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG, AND HAVE OBTAINED ALL THE INFORMATION AND EXPLANATIONS WE HAVE REQUIRED. WE HAVE SEEN ACKNOWLEDGMENTS FROM THE LONDON AND SHANGHAI BRANCHES OF THE HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION FOR SECURITIES HELD BY THEM IN LONDON AND SHANGHAI RESPECTIVELY. IN OUR OPINION THE ABOVE BALANCE SHEET IS PROPERLY DRAWN UP SO AS TO EXHIBIT A TRUE AND CORRECT VIEW OF THE STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY'S AFFAIRS ACCORDING TO THE BEST OF OUR INFORMATION AND THE EXPLANATIONS GIVEN TO US AND AS SHOWN BY THE BOOKS OF THE UNIVERSITY.\n\nW. W. HORNELL.\n\nVIGE CHANCELLOR,\n\nHONGKONG, 5TH APRIL, 1929.\n\nTHOMSON & CO., CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS,\n\nAUDITORS.\n\n$35,009.57\n\n$5,068,069.29\n\nW. B. FINNIGAN.\n\nREGISTRAR.\n\nPERCY SMITH, SETH & FLEMING.\n\nACCOUNTANTS.\n\n110",
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        "content_text": "GOVERNMENT HOUSE, \n\nHONG KONG. 10th June, 1930. \n\nMy Lord, \n\nI have the honour to report that I have \n\nappointed Mr. Paul Lauder provisionally, and subject to His \n\nMajesty's pleasure to be temporarily an unofficial member \n\nof the Legislative Council in the place of the Honourable \n\nMr. W. E. L. Shenton who is temporarily absent from the \n\nColony. \n\n2. Mr. Shenton has left for England on a visit \n\nwhich is expected to extend over a period of about five \n\nmonths. \n\n3. Mr. Lauder who was a member of the recent \n\nSalaries Commission is the General Manager of the Union \n\nInsurance Society of Canton, Limited, and a very prominent \n\nmember of the business community of Hong Kong. \n\n4. A copy of the instrument appointing Mr. Lauder \n\nis enclosed. \n\n5. In accordance with Colonial Regulation 175 \n\nI enclose also a list of the present members of the Legislative \n\nCouncil. \n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \n\nLORD PASSFIELD, \n\n&c., &c., &c.\n\nI have the honour to be, \n\nMy Lord, \n\nYour Lordship's most obedient, \n\nhumble servant, \n\nMin\n\nGovernor, &c.",
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        "content_text": "Wismer Broo\n\nRequests photograph of story kong.\n\nCanyon hello?\n\n**DESTROYED UNDER STATUTE**\n\n1.02. Zartin 25.7\n22.7.31\n\nhm. Martin this Som delayed So long.\n\nWe have been searching for a suitable photograph in our collection, but after considerable search, the following illustrations have been found, and may be of use to the writer:\n\n1. \"The Dock & Harbour, in Authentic,\" for April 1926, published by Harcourt St, W1. Various views, including one general view of the Harbour taken from the sea and inland.\n2. \"20th century impressions of Hong, Shanghai & other Treaty Ports of China\" published by Lloyd's of Britain Publishing. Another view of the Harbour is included.\n \nAnother trace of the panoramic view of the Harbour appears in a pamphlet issued by the Union Insurance Society of Canton (London office is Anson Building, 78-80 Cornhill EC3).",
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        "content_text": "## \nTEL 104 \n3075-\n\nFurther particulars of reductions \nin salaries made among other Banks & Commercial firms. \n\nIt is not the case that \nall commercial firms are faring on \na \n\"sterling basis\" \n(The tel in was sent in accordance \nwith 120 Ellis's minute \n3 on page/file) \n\nSent to see \nMr Tubby 10 \n114/500 \n1/6 \naction regarding painting/ \nJ. A. Calder \n1.6.31 \n\nThe shipping companies & Dodwells \nseem to be the only \nones to have \nmade \ninterfered with basic salaries. \n\nThe 3 \nExchange banks, the Union \nInsurance, \nthe Gas Company \ntwo big oil companies \nhave maintained \nbasic salaries, \ntwo companies \nhave \nactually improved them excluding compensation. \n\nby interview with \nMr...",
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        "content_text": "## \n\n71 \n\nReduced from 10% to 5%. \n\nFirms: British American Tobacco Company, Standard Oil, Hong Kong Gas Company - no reduction. Canadian Pacific Railways and Steamships - 10% reduction over whole system, not confined to Hong Kong. Asiatic Petroleum Company - no salary reduction, but High Cost of Living Allowance withdrawn and bonus increases of salary stopped. Union Insurance - no salary reduction, but contribution by firm to Provident Fund reduced from 15% to 10%. Mackinnon Mackenzie and Gibb Livingston, whose salaries were paid in local currency, have received exchange compensation making salaries equivalent to sterling salaries paid half at current rate and half at 2/-. From 1st April, 1931, the usual bonus increases have been stopped. P. & O. employees, two in number, have suffered a reduction of 10%. \n\nReductions have been made by the following important mercantile firms. Butterfield & Swire - about 22%. Jardine Matheson - since September 1930, rate of conversion changed from current rate to whole at 1/6d, subject to certain allowances for married employees and children. Dodwell & Company - in middle of 1930, conversion changed from whole at current rate to half at current rate and half at 1/9d, and from 1st April, 1931, further reduction of 10%. \n\nFurther enquiries are being made. \n\nFurther",
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        "content_text": "## 78\n\nmode of payment to note that at the annual meeting of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation held on the 28th February, 1931, it was resolved that the Directors' fees, instead of being $50,000 as heretofore should be £5,000 sterling or its equivalent in Hong Kong currency at the date of payment (now $100,000).\n\nAmong those who benefit by this alteration are the Hon. Mr. C.G.S. Mackie and the Hon. Mr. J.J. Paterson, members of Legislative Council; while the Hon. Mr. Paul Lauder, the Hon. Mr. W.E.L. Shenton and the Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes were present at the meeting at which no dissentient voice was raised.\n\nAll the above-mentioned gentlemen supported in Council the motion that one half of sterling salaries of the Civil servants should be paid at the fictitious rate of the dollar being equivalent to one shilling and sixpence.\n\n## 11.\n\nThe following commercial concerns are, we understand, continuing to pay their Gold-contract employees their full salaries in gold or its equivalent in Hong Kong currency at the date of payment :-\n\n| Company |\n| --- |\n| The Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation. |\n| The Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China. |\n| The National City Bank of New York. |\n| The Canadian Pacific Railway Company. |\n| The Standard Oil Company of New York. |\n| The Asiatic Petroleum Company. |\n| The British American Tobacco Company. |\n| The Hong Kong and China Gas Company. |\n| The Union Insurance Society of Canton (whose Managing Director, the Hon. Mr. Paul Lauder, first proposed in Council the alteration in the mode of payment of Civil Service salaries). |\n\nThe foregoing list does not profess to be comprehensive.\n\n## 5.\n\n1 \n\n引",
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        "content_text": "## COL OFFICE \n## TELEGRAM from the Governor of Hong Kong to the Secretary of State for the Colonies,\n\nDated 30 May, 1931. Received 8.11 a.m 30 May, 1931,\n\nNo.104. **Confidential**. Your telegram of the 19th May No.64.\n\n392 \n\nSalaries. Enquiries made amongst Banks and commercial firms give the following results, details of which have been furnished in strict confidence and should not be published.\n\nBanks: Hong Kong, Chartered and Mercantile no reductions. National City Bank no reductions in salaries but high cost of living allowance reduced from 10% to 5%.\n\nFirms: British American Tobacco Company, Standard Oil Company, Hong Kong Gas Company no reductions. Canadian Pacific Railway's and Steamships 10% reduction over the whole system not confined to Hong Kong. Asiatic Petroleum Company no salary reductions but high cost of living allowance withdrawn and bonus increases of salary stopped. Union Insurance no salary reductions but contributions by the firm to the Provident Fund reduced from 15% to 10%. Mackinnon Mackenzie and Gibb Livingston whose salaries were paid in local currency have received exchange compensation making salaries equivalent to sterling salaries paid half at current rate and half at two shillings. From the 1st April, 1931, the usual bonus increases have been stopped. Peninsular and Oriental employees, two in number, have suffered reduction of 10%.\n\n| Firm | Reduction Details |\n| --- | --- |\n| Butterfield and Swire | about 2% |\n| Jardine Matheson & Co. | since September, 1930, rate of conversion charged from current rate to the whole at one shilling and sixpence subject to certain allowances for married employees and children |\n| Dodwell & Co. | in the middle of 1930 conversion changed from the whole at current rate to half at current rate and half at one shilling and ninepence and from the 1st April, 1931, further reduction of 10% |\n\nReductions have been made by the following important mercantile firms.",
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        "content_text": "## 4.\n\nThe Chairman of the Commissioners was His Honour Sir Henry Cowper Gollan, Kt.C.M.G., then Chief Justice of the said Colony. The two remaining Commissioners were Sir Shou-son Chow, Senior Chinese Member of the Legislative Council and Mr. Paul Lauder, Managing Director of the Union Insurance Society Limited of Canton, neither of whom is or was connected with the Civil Service of the said Colony.\n\n## 5.\nAfter hearing the evidence of two hundred and seventy-seven witnesses representing every class, grade, and group of the Government Service, the Commissioners submitted a Report which was unanimous and which was published in Sessional Paper No. 3 of 1930.\n\n## 6.\nIn the aforesaid Report, the Commissioners, after referring to the greatly increased cost of living during the preceding eight years, expressed the view that a fifteen per cent addition to the then existing nominal sterling salaries might properly be regarded as representing a permanent increase in the cost of living in the Colony. The Commissioners recommended that all sterling salaries of employees of the Government should be increased by fifteen per cent (subject to conditions which provided for the retention to an officer of the number of dollars which he was then drawing), and that such salaries should be paid to them when on duty in Hong Kong in dollars,",
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        "content_text": "# KOALA HONG KONG UNIVERSITY\n\n# THE GENERAL STRIKE AND BOYCOTT OF 1925 AND AFTER.\n\nTHE general strike and boycott started in June 1925. It is impossible for anyone who was not in Hong Kong at the time to realize how completely for some weeks the Colony was paralysed. Sir Edward Stubbs departed on the 31st October 1925; Sir Cecil Clementi arrived on the 1st November, 1925. On the 11th November, the undergraduate members of the University gave him a party of welcome. Sir Cecil came bringing with him Sir Matthew Nathan who had just retired from the Governorship of Queensland and was on his way back to England. In replying to the Chairman's address of welcome, Sir Cecil said:-\n\n\"I also rejoice at having this opportunity, so soon after my arrival, of expressing to you my great appreciation of the very loyal manner in which you have supported your Alma Mater throughout the troubles in which this Colony is at present involved. School-boy folly, as I learn with indignation, made the first gesture in the recent strike and deliberately flouted both education and authority, but the undergraduates of the University knew better than to participate in a movement so stupid and so injurious to everyone who has been misled into joining it.\"\n\nOn the 27th May, 1926, Sir Paul Chater died. He was a benefactor to the University and its first Honorary Treasurer. Mr. Paul Lauder, the General Manager of the Union Insurance Society of Canton, took over the Honorary Treasurership. That year as a result of a report submitted by Mr. Lauder after an informal inspection of the University accounts, Messrs. Percy Smith, Seth & Fleming were appointed Accountants of the University, Messrs. Thomson & Co. being appointed University Auditors.\n\nA new scholarship entitled the Chater Memorial Scholarship was instituted in 1929 out of funds collected locally to commemorate Sir Paul Chater. The scholarship is worth $800 a year. During that year the University also received a sum of $4,613.80 from the Wardens of the Armenian Church, Calcutta and certain friends of Sir Paul Chater in that, his native, city. Donors desired that a clock should be installed in the tower of the main building of the University and this was done in 1930.\n\nIn 1928 Mr. Kwok Siu Lau, through the Chancellor, gave a donation of $50,000 to the University and it was decided that this money should be spent on the development of the teaching of biology. A building at the western entrance of the University was converted into a biological laboratory. On the west wall of this building which was opened on the 30th September, 1930, there is emblazoned this quotation from the Book of Odes:-\n\n\"Heaven in producing mankind gave them various faculties and relations with their specific laws.\"\n\nPage 30\n\nPage 31",
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        "content_text": "12. Statement of Assets and Liabilities on the 31st December 1933.\n\nLIABILITIES.\n\nASSETS.\n\nDEPOSITS:-\n\nContractors and Officers Deposits 487,200.00\n\nADVANCES -\n\nOn account of Future Loan 6,934,474.13\n\nPurchase of three locomotives for Chinese Section 587,617.30\n\nMiscellaneous Deposits 2,268,353.78\n\nKowloon Canton Railway 267,468.26\n\nMiscellaneous Insurance Companies Suspense Account 79,401.82\n\nExchange Adjustment 723,310.04\n\nBuilding Loans 1,900,700.00\n\nImprest Account 7,218.15\n\n$\n\nC.\n\n14. The balance of moneys not required to meet current requirements was lent to the Joint Colonial Fund which amounted to £157,000 and is shown in the above statement as $2,241,190. This fund is replenished by remittances from the Treasury and is drawn on from time to time as required by the Crown Agents.\n\n15. The cash balance of $3,574,680 with the Treasurer included $700,211 held by the Official Receiver on account of Companies Liquidation and Bankruptcy. This latter figure also forms part of the sum of $2,268,354 shown under Miscellaneous Deposits as a liability.\n\n16. The Surplus Fund $1,610,714 represents the market value of the stocks as at 31st December 1933 and was invested as follows:-\n\nAMOUNT OF STOCK, &C.\nNOMINAL VALUE\nCOST PRICE\nMARKET VALUE\n\nSubsidiary Coin\n\n1,415,597.95\n967,147.31\n\nInvestments:—STERLING INVESTMENTS.\n\nSurplus Funds\n\n1,610,714.23\n\nCanada (1930-50) 3 % Stock\n136,808.00\n\nTrade Loan Reserve\n1,070,609.68\n\nPraya East Reclamation\n\nCrown Agents Remittances\n\nIndia (1936-38) .51%\n11\n\nKenya (1950) .41%\n19,959.40\n\nGovernment House & City Development Fund\n1,227,666.28\n\nHouse Service Account\n10,478.98\n\nTrade Loan Outstanding\n112,803.45\n\nUnallocated (P.W.D.)\n\nUnallocated Stores (Railway)\n\nNewcastle Corporation (1945-55) 43%\n10,000.0.0\n574,500.50\n486,713.30\n\nNew Zealand (1932-34) 5 % Bonds\n\nNew Zealand (1949-54) 3¼%\n20,000.0.0\n£7,189.1.1\n17,046.15.10\n\nQueensland (1940-60) 5 % Stock\n5,000.0.0\n£7,143.15.2\n(981) 17,482.8.3(107)\n\nUnion of South Africa (1933-43) 5%\n9,633.13.9\n20,000.0.0\n£7,031.19.\n\n20,000.0.0\n*\n10,594.12.8+\n\n£7,189.1.1\n17,046.15.10\n\n5,000,0.0\n£7.143.15.2\n(981) 17,482.8.3(107)\n\n4,734.17.1(112)\n\n9,600,0.0(107)\n\n9,495.13,8 (102)\n\n18,240.8.0\n\n5,600.0.0\n\n10,700.0.0\n\n9,826.7.2\n\n10,594.12.8\n\n29,009.16.10\n\n98,719.14.11(107)\n\n31,040.10.7\n\n20,000.0.0\n\n20,000.18.0(99X0)\n\n19,800.0.0\n\nCash Balance :-\n\n187,916.81\n\n* Part payment.\n\n£ 117,829. 7. 6\n\n£107,771.19, 9\n\nNo quotation.\n\n£ 112 833.17. 9\n\nCoal Account\n\n2,126.52\n\n* Joint Colonial Fund £157,000.0.0.\n\nTotal Liabilities... 8,771,011.30\n\nFixed Deposits:—\n\nGeneral\n\nCrown Agents\n\nTreasurer\n\nColonial Fund\n\nInsurance\n\n- $2,080,000.00\n\n40,792.68\n\n3,574,679.79\n\n2,241,189.57\n\nLiabilities\n\n13,823,625.33\n\nCompanies 1,900,700.00\n\nMiscellaneous 450,000.00\n\n4,430,700.00\n\nTotal... $22,591,636.63\n\nADVANCES.\n\n17. On account of Future Loan.\n\nThis money has been expended as under:—\n\nAberdeen Water Scheme\n\nAerodrome\n\nNew Gaol at Wong Ma Kok\n\nTotal......$ 22,591,636.63\n\nVehicular Ferry\n\nTytam Tuk Catchwater\n\nAir Port and Slipway, &c.\n\n252,992.91\n\n9,702.31\n\n$6,934,474.13\n\n$2,499,625.70\n\n20,485.92\n\n162,244.36\n\nShing Mun Valley Scheme 1st Section\n\n636,765.59\n\nShing Mun Valley Scheme 2nd Section :-\n\nPreliminary Works\n\nFilters\n\nGorge Dam\n\n36,718.84\n\n120,045.23\n\n1,454,242.57\n\n1,741,650.70\n\n13. The excess of Assets over liabilities on the 1st January 1933 was $12,847,062. On the 31st December 1933 this sum had increased to $13,823,625 the difference of $976,563 is the excess of revenue over expenditure as recorded in paragraph I of this Report.\n\nPage 134",
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        "content_text": "## Appendix II,—Continued.\n\n**OPIUM MONOPOLY.**\n\nEstimated Cost of Manufacture and Working Expenses to be deducted from the Gross Receipts for the purpose of assessment of Military Contribution,—C.O. Despatch No. 173 of 10th July, 1914.\n\n## Appendix III\n\n**FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ESTIMATES FOR 1934.**\n\n**STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ON THE 31ST DECEMBER, 1932.**\n\n### LIABILITIES\n\n| Category | $ c. |\n| --- | --- |\n| Deposits :- |  |\n| Suitors Fund | 387,468.26 |\n| Miscellaneous Deposits | 558,260.25 |\n| On account of Future Loan Purchase of three Locomotives for Chinese Section Kowloon-Canton Railway | 4,920,364.85 |\n| Miscellaneous | 85,205.52 |\n| Insurance Companies | ... |\n| Suspense Account | 3,828,592.95 |\n| Building Loans | 1,030,781.45 |\n| Imprest Account | 6,776.47 |\n| Exchange Adjustment | 1,225,592.08 |\n| House Service Account | 285,083.27 |\n| Trade Loan Reserve | 5,740.22 |\n| Praya East Reclamation | 124,657.26 |\n| Total Liabilities | 8,862,288.12 |\n\n### ASSETS\n\n| Category | $ |\n| --- | --- |\n| Advances :- |  |\n| Monopoly Analyst | 1,092 |\n| 6th Class Clerk | 1,020 |\n| 1 Revenue Officer | 7,371 |\n| 1 Indian Sergeant | 520 |\n| 2 Indian Constables, 1st Class | 744 |\n| Overseers, Boilers, &c., and Rent Allowance to 2 Overseers | 5,929 |\n| 2 Class VI Clerk | 1,782 |\n| Shroffs, Storekeepers, &c. | 2,100 |\n| 1 Revenue Officer | 6,880 |\n| Rent Allowance | 1,320 |\n| Packing Room :— Overseers, Packers, &c. | 3,264 |\n| Total Personal Emoluments | 41,538 |\n| Other Charges |  |\n| Conveyance Allowances to:- Crown Agents | 480 |\n| Treasurer | 180 |\n|  | 240 |\n|  | 240 |\n| Investments:- Surplus Funds | 1,682,784.92 |\n| Trade Loan Outstanding | 752,751.50 |\n| Coal Account | 1,966.81 |\n| Unallocated Stores, (P.W.D.) | 469,073.88 |\n| Unallocated Stores, (Railway) | 172,327.81 |\n| Cash Balance :- * Joint Colonial Fund | 10,916.39 |\n| Fixed Deposits :- General | 1,592,366.52 |\n| Insurance Companies | 1,539,050.00 |\n| Total Assets | 12,847,062.24 |\n\n### Opium Expenses\n\n| Category | $ |\n| --- | --- |\n| Electric Fans and Light | 500 |\n| Fuel | 5,000 |\n| Incidental Expenses | 100 |\n| Miscellaneous Stores | 750 |\n| Packing Expenses | 750 |\n| Purchase of Raw Opium, etc. | 10,000 |\n| Rent of Quarters for Stuff | 4,000 |\n| Repairs and Renewals | 400,000 |\n| Transport | 50,000 |\n| Uniform for 1 European and 3 Indian Police | 1,200 |\n| Motor Truck - Repairs, Running Expenses, Wages | 1,000 |\n| Use of Government Land and Buildings for Factory | 3,500 |\n| Repairs to Buildings | 9,600 |\n| Use of Space at Imports and Exports Office for storage, Sales Department and Laboratory | 25,400 |\n| Water for Opium Factory | 700 |\n| Meter Rental | 10 |\n| Expenses of 6 Government Opium shops | 20,000 |\n| Other Overhead Charges | 15,000 |\n| Part Salary of Superintendent, Office Staff, Coolies and Messengers | 6,000 |\n| Part Salary of other Chinese Revenue Officers | 3,000 |\n| Cr. Balance S. $780,000 at 4 %=S. $31,200 H.K. $32,658 Rate of Exchange 59] | 52,659 |\n| 10% on $30,381 plus $9,000 for Passages and Pensions | 5,054 |\n|  | 3,938 |\n| Total Other Charges | 646,634 |\n| Excess of Assets over Liabilities | 166,166 |\n\n### STERLING INVESTMENT\n\n| Investment | £ |\n| --- | --- |\n| India, (1936-38) 51% Stock | 17,046.15.10 |\n| Kenya, (1950)... 4:1% | 5,000. 0. 0 |\n| Natal, (1929-49) 3 % | 7,600. 0. 0 |\n| Newcastle Corporation, 41% 5% Bonds | 10,000. 0. 0 |\n| 5 % Stock | 20,000. 0. 0 |\n|  | 29,009.16.10 |\n| New Zealand, (1932-34) Queensland, (1940-60) Union of South Africa, (1933-43) | 20,000. 0. 0 |\n|  | £17,482 8. 3 |\n|  | 4,734.17. 1 |\n|  | 5,646. 7. 0 |\n|  | £18,325, 6, 0 |\n|  | 5,350. 0. 0 |\n|  | 6,992. 0. 0 |\n|  | 9,600. 0. 0 |\n|  | 19,769. 7. 0 |\n|  | 10,600, 0. 0 |\n|  | 20,400, 0. 0 |\n|  | 28,719.14.11 |\n|  | 29,880. 2. 9 |\n|  | 20,000.18, 0 |\n|  | 20,200. 0. 0 |\n| Total Sterling Investment | £108,656.12. 8 |\n|  | £105,953.12. 3 |\n|  | £111,747, 8, 9 |\n\nPage 159\nPage 108\nPage 160\nPage 109",
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        "content_text": "## 12. Statement of Assets and Liabilities on the 31st December 1933.\n\n### LIABILITIES.\n\n| Category | Amount |\n| --- | --- |\n| DEPOSITS: Contractors and Officers Deposits | 487,200.00 |\n| Suitors Fund | 587,617.30 |\n| account Future Loan Purchase of three Locomotives for Chinese Section of Kowloon Canton Railway | 6,934,474.13 |\n| Miscellaneous Deposits | 2,268,353.78 |\n| Insurance Companies | 267,468.26 |\n| Miscellaneous Building Loans | 1,900,700.00 |\n| Imprest Account | 79,401.82 |\n| **Total Liabilities** | 8,771,011.30 |\n\n### ASSETS.\n\n| Category | Amount |\n| --- | --- |\n| ADVANCES: On account Future Loan | 723,310.04 |\n|  | 7,218.15 |\n| Cash Balance: Treasurer | 3,574,679.79 |\n| Joint Colonial Fund | 2,241,189.57 |\n| Fixed Deposits: General | 2,080,000.00 |\n| Insurance Companies | 1,900,700.00 |\n| Miscellaneous | 450,000.00 |\n| Surplus Fund | 1,610,714.23 |\n| Investments: STERLING INVESTMENTS | Various |\n| **Total Assets** | 22,594,636.63 |\n\n## 13. The excess of Assets over Liabilities on the 1st January 1933 was $12,847,062. On the 31st December 1933 this sum had increased to $13,823,625 the difference of $976,563 is the excess of revenue over expenditure as recorded in paragraph 1 of this Report.\n\n## 14. The balance of moneys not required to meet current requirements was lent to the Joint Colonial Fund which amounted to £157,000 and is shown in the above statement as $2,241,190. This fund is replenished by remittances from the Treasury and is drawn on from time to time as required by the Crown Agents.\n\n## 15. The cash balance of $3,574,680 with the Treasurer included $700,211 held by the Official Receiver on account of Companies Liquidation and Bankruptcy. This latter figure also forms part of the sum of $2,268,354 shown under Miscellaneous Deposits as a liability.\n\n## 16. The Surplus Fund $1,610,714 represents the market value of the stocks as at 31st December 1933 and was invested as follows:\n\n| Investment | Nominal Value | Cost Price | Market Value |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Subsidiary Coin Suspense Account |  | 1,415,597.95 |  |\n| Exchange Adjustment |  | 136,808.00 |  |\n| Trade Loan Reserve |  | 1,070,609.68 | 967,147.31 |\n| Investments: STERLING INVESTMENTS |  |  | 1,610,714.23 |\n| Canada (1930-50) 3 % Stock | £19,959.10s. |  |  |\n| India (1936-38) .51% | £11... |  |  |\n| Kenya (1950) .41% | £13... |  |  |\n| Praya East Reclamation |  | 112,303.45 |  |\n| Trade Loan Outstanding Unallocated (P.W.D.) |  | 374,500.50 |  |\n| Newcastle Corporation (1945-55) .44% | £486,713.6s. |  |  |\n| Stores |  | 1,227,666.28 |  |\n| Government House & City Development Fund (Railway) |  | 187,916.81 |  |\n| Unallocated Stores |  | ... |  |\n\n## 17. On account of Future Loan.\n\nThis money has been expended as under:\n\n| Project | Amount |\n| --- | --- |\n| Aberdeen Water Scheme | 252,992.91 |\n| Aerodrome | 9,702.31 |\n| New Gaol at Wong Ma Kok | $6,934,474.13 |\n| Vehicular Ferry | 2,499,625.70 |\n| Tytam Tuk Catchwater | 20,485.92 |\n| Air Port and Slipway, &c. | 162,244.36 |\n| Shing Mun Valley Scheme 1st Section | 636,765.59 |\n| Shing Mun Valley Scheme 2nd Section: Preliminary Works | 36,718.84 |\n| Filters | 120,045.23 |\n| Gorge Dam | 1,454,242.57 |\n|  | 1,741,650.70 |\n\n| Investment | £ | $ |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| New Zealand (1932-34) 5 % Bonds | 7,143.15.2 | 983 |\n| New Zealand (1949-54) 3.5% | 17,482.8.3 | 107 |\n| Queensland (1940-60) 5 % Stock | 4,734.17... | 112 |\n| Union of South Africa (1933-43) | 9,600... | 107 |\n|  | 7,081.19.4 |  |\n|  | 18,240.8... |  |\n|  | 5,600... |  |\n|  | 10,700... |  |\n|  | 9,826.7.2 |  |\n|  | 20,000... |  |\n|  | 10,594.12.8 |  |\n|  | 29,009.16.10 |  |\n|  | 28,719.14.11 | 107 |\n|  | 31,040.10.7 |  |\n|  | 20,000... |  |\n|  | 20,000.18... | 99 |\n|  | 19,800... |  |\n| Total | £112,833.17.9 |  |\n| **Total** |  | $22,594,636.63 |\n| **Total** |  | $22,591,636.63 |\n\n*Joint Colonial Fund £157,000.0.0.",
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        "content_text": "217\n\n114\n\nAppendix III,—Continued.\n\nOPIUM MONOPOLY.\n\nEstimated Cost of Manufacture and Working Expenses to be deducted from the Gross Receipts for the purpose of assessment of Military Contribution,-C.O. Despatch No. 173 of 10th July, 1914.\n\nSales Department :-\n\nPERSONAL EMOLUMENTS.\n\n1934.\n\n1 Monopoly Analyst, (£700 to £1,030 by 5 of £30; 2 of £60; 2 of £30 and 1 of £20 annually)\n\n16,800\n\nDo., Rent Allowance\n\n1,092\n\n15,750 1,155\n\n2 Class VI Clerk, ($480 to $1,050 by 1 of $60; 1 of $160; 3 of $50 and 2 of $100 annually)\n\n2,090\n\n2,100\n\nShroffs, Storekeepers, &c. ........\n\n2,199\n\n2,229\n\n1 Revenue Officer (£430 by 5 of £10; 3 of £20 and 4 of £15 annually)..\n\n6,880\n\n6,450\n\nDo., Rent Allowance\n\n1,320\n\n1,820\n\nTotal Personal Emoluments\n\n30,381\n\nAppendix IV.\n\n218\n\n115\n\nFINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ESTIMATES FOR 1935,\n\nSTATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ON THE 31ST DECEMBER, 1933.\n\nLIABILITIES.\n\nC.\n\nASSETS.\n\nC.\n\n  \n    Deposits :-\n    \n    Advances :--\n    \n  \n  \n    1935.\n    $\n    \n    $\n  \n  \n    Contractors and Officers Deposits\n    \n    Miscellaneous\n    79,401.82\n  \n  \n    Suitors Fund\n    ***\n    On account of Future Loan\n    6,934,474.13\n  \n  \n    Miscellaneous Deposits\n    487,200.00\n    Purchase of three Locomotives for Chinese Section Kowloon-Canton Railway\n    267,468.26\n  \n  \n    \n    587,617.30\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    2,268,353.78\n    Insurance Companies\n    1,900,700.00\n  \n  \n    Suspense Account\n    \n    Exchange Adjustment\n    967,147.31\n  \n  \n    Building Loans\n    136,808.00\n    Trade Loan Reserve\n    1,070,609.68\n  \n  \n    Imprest Account.\n    \n    Subsidiary Coin\n    112,303.45\n  \n  \n    Investments :--\n    \n    † Surplus Funds\n    29,004\n  \n  \n    Praya East Reclamation\n    1,227,666.28\n    Government House & City Development Fund\n    \n  \n  \n    House Service Account\n    10,478.98\n    Coal Account\n    2,126.52\n  \n  \n    Crown Agents Remittances\n    \n    Trade Loan Outstanding\n    723,310.04\n  \n  \n    Unallocated Stores, (P.W.D.)\n    1,415,597.95\n    Unallocated Stores, (Railway).\n    1,610,714.23\n  \n  \n    \n    19,959.40\n    \n    -\n  \n  \n    \n    574,500.50\n    DON\n    486,713.30\n  \n  \n    \n    187.916.81\n    \n    \n  \n\nOther Charges\n\n  \n    Conveyance Allowances to:-\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Monopoly Analyst.\n    180\n    180\n  \n  \n    1 Revenue Officer\n    240\n    240\n  \n  \n    Opium Expenses :-\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Proportionate amount of Gas used in Laboratory\n    200\n    30\n  \n  \n    Incidental Expenses\n    100\n    100\n  \n  \n    Proportionate Amount of Store\n    750\n    200\n  \n  \n    Packing Expenses.\n    4,000\n    4,000\n  \n  \n    Purchase of Raw Opium, etc.\n    50,000\n    50,000\n  \n  \n    Transport\n    1,000\n    1,000\n  \n  \n    Uniform for 1 European and 3 Indian Police\n    200\n    200\n  \n  \n    Motor Truck-Repairs. 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        "content_text": "338\n\n114\n\nAppendix III,—Continued.\n\nOPIUM MONOPOLY.\n\nAppendix IV.\n\n339\n\n115\n\nFINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ESTIMATES FOR 1935.\n\nSTATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ON THE 31ST DECEMBER, 1933.\n\nEstimated Cost of Manufacture and Working Expenses to be deducted from the Gross Receipts for the purpose of assessment of Military Contribution,-C.O. Despatch No. 173 of 10th July, 1914.\n\n1934.\n\n1935.\n\nLIABILITIES.\n\nDeposits :-\n\nContractors and Officers\n\nDeposits\n\nC.\n\nASSETS.\n\nC.\n\nAdvances :-\n\n487,200.00\n\nPERSONAL EMOLUMENTS.\n\n$\n\n$\n\nSuitors Fund\n\nMiscellaneous Deposits\n\n***\n\nSales Department :-\n\n1 Monopoly Analyst, (£700 to £1,050 by 5 of £30; 2 of £60; 2 of £30 and 1 of £20 annually)\n\nInsurance Companies\n\n***\n\n16,800\n\n15,750\n\nDo.,\n\nRent Allowance\n\n1,092\n\n1,155\n\n2 Class VI Clerk, ($480 to $1,050 by 1 of $60; 1 of $160; 3 of $50 and 2 of $100 annually)\n\n2,090\n\n2,100\n\nShroffs, Storekeepers, &c.\n\n2,199\n\n2,229\n\n1 Revenue Officer (£430 by 5 of £10; 3 of £20 and 4 of £15 annually)...\n\n6,890\n\n6,450\n\nDo.\n\nRent Allowance\n\n1,320\n\n1,320\n\nSuspense Account\n\nExchange Adjustment\n\nTrade Loan Reserve\n\nPraya East Reclamation\n\n***\n\n...\n\n587,617.30\n\n2,268,353.78\n\n1,900,700.00\n\n967,147.31\n\n136,808.00\n\n1,070,609.68\n\n112,303.45\n\nOn account of Future Loan\n\nPurchase of three Locomotives for Chinese Section Kowloon-Canton Railway\n\n6,934,474.13\n\nInvestments:-\n\nMiscellaneous\n\nBuilding Loans\n\nImprest Account.\n\nSubsidiary Coin\n\nSurplus Funds\n\nD\n\n207,468.26\n\n79,401.82\n\n***\n\n723,310.04\n\n7,218.15\n\n1,115,597.95\n\n1,610,714.23\n\nTotal Personal Emoluments\n\n30,381\n\n29,004\n\nGovernment House & City Development Fund\n\nHouse Service Account\n\n---\n\n1,227,666.28\n\nCrown Agents Remittances\n\nTrade Loan Outstanding\n\n19,959.40\n\n574,500.50\n\n180\n\n180\n\n240\n\n240\n\nOther Charges\n\nConveyance Allowances to:-\n\nMonopoly Analyst.......................\n\n1 Revenue Officer\n\nOpium Expenses :—\n\nProportionate amount of Gas used in Laboratory\n\n200\n\n30\n\nIncidental Expenses\n\n100\n\n100\n\nProportionate Amount of Store\n\n750\n\n200\n\nPacking Expenses.\n\n4,000\n\n4,000\n\nPurchase of Raw Opium, etc.\n\n50,000\n\n50,000\n\nExcess of Assets over Liabilities:-\n\n13,823,625.33\n\nTransport\n\n1,000\n\n1,000\n\nUniform for 1 European and 3 Indian Police\n\n200\n\n200\n\nMotor Truck :-Repairs, Running Expenses, Wages\n\nGeneral .$2,080,000.00\n\nInsurance\n\nCompanies. 1,900,700.00 Miscellaneous. 450,000.00\n\n3,500\n\n3,500\n\nUse of Space at Imports and Exports Office for storage,\n\nSales Department and Laboratory\n\n25,400\n\n25,400\n\nTOTAL...\n\nExpenses of 6 Government Opium shops\n\n22,594,636.63\n\n15,000\n\n15,000\n\nOther Overhead Charges:-\n\nPart Salary of Superintendent, Office Staff, Coolies and\n\nMessengers\n\n6,000\n\n6,000\n\n* Joint Colonial Fund £157,000 Os, Od.\n\nInvested as follows:-\n\nPart Salary of other Chinese Revenue Officers\n\nCr. Balance S. $894,000 at 4 %=S. $35,760=H.K. $58,028\n\nRate of Exchange 612\n\n3,000\n\n3,000\n\nAMOUNT OF STOCKS, &c.\n\nNOMINAL VALUE.\n\nCOST PRICE.\n\nMARKET VALUE.\n\n52,659\n\n58,028\n\n10% on $29,004 plus $9,000 for Passages and Pensions\n\n3,938\n\n3,800\n\nCoal Account\n\n10,478.98\n\n2,126.52\n\nUnallocated Stores, (P.W.D.)\n\n486,713.30\n\nUnallocated Stores, (Railway)\n\n187,916.81\n\nCash Balance :-\n\nCrown Agents Treasurer\n\nM\n\n40,792.68 3,574,679.79\n\nTotal Liabilities\n\n8,771,011.30\n\n* Joint Colonial Fund\n\n...\n\n2,241,189.57\n\nFixed Deposits :-\n\nTOTAL...\n\n$\n\n4,430,700.00\n\n22,594,636.63\n\nTotal Other Charges\n\nTOTAL..\n\n166,166\n\n170,678\n\nSTERLING INVESTMENT.\n\n  \n    Canada, (1930-50)\n    3 % Stock. 51%\n    196,547\n    199,682\n  \n  \n    India, (1936-38)\n    \n    £7,139. 1. 1\n    17,046 15.10\n  \n  \n    Kenya, (1950)... Newcastle Corporation,\n    5,000. 0. 0\n    £7,143.15. 2\n    17,482 8. 3 (107)\n  \n  \n    \n    (981)\n    £7,031.19. 4\n    18,240. 8. 0\n  \n  \n    New Zealand, (1932-34)\n    4,734.17. 1\n    +\n    (112)\n  \n  \n    New Zealand, (1949-54)\n    5,600, 0, 0\n    (1945-55)\n    \n  \n  \n    Queensland, (1940-60)\n    \n    Union of South Africa,\n    (1933-43)\n  \n  \n    归\n    41%\n    10,000. 0. 0\n    9,600, 0. 0\n  \n  \n    \n    (107)\n    10,700, 0. 0\n    \n  \n  \n    5 % Bonds. 3%\n    9,633.13. 9\n    20,000. 0. 0\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    9,495.13. 8\n    (102)\n    9,826. 7. 2\n  \n  \n    5 % Stock.\n    29,009.16.10\n    * 10,594.12. 8\n    28,719.14.11\n  \n  \n    *\n    10,594.12. 8\n    (107)\n    31,040.10. 7\n  \n  \n    5%\n    20,000. 0 0\n    \"\n    20,000.18. 0\n  \n  \n    (99XD)\n    19,800. 0. 0\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    £117,829. 7. 6\n    £107,771.19. 9\n    £112,833,17. 9\n  \n  \n    *Part payment.\n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    x No quotation.",
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        "content_text": "26\n\n13\n\n750\n\nTHE HONG KONG WEEKLY PRESS & LOCAL SEAMEN\n\nNovember 6, 1936\n\n\"RESTLESS\"\n\nRevelations Of Job Control\n\n\"OUTBREAK WITHIN SIX MONTHS\"\n\n\"SQUEEZE\" SYSTEM CONDEMNED\n\nAccusations against employers regarding their treatment of seamen aboard ships in local waters, which were made by Mr. Chao Pan-fu at the Geneva International Labour Conference contained such startling charges that we instituted investigations in Hong Kong shipping circles to ascertain the true position.\n\nThe results, as our report discloses, are calculated to make every reasonable member of the community feel extremely dissatisfied with the existing state of affairs.\n\nWe were informed by the reporter who carried out this investigation that whilst the majority of executives of shipping companies were very generous in their help, but in at least two instances discourtesy and antagonism in an unusual degree were displayed. We would remind those executives of a sound Scottish saying, \"Guilty folk always lose their tempers.\"\n\nTo those other executives—happily the majority—we express our appreciation, and for obvious reasons, observe strictly their requests that their identities might not be disclosed.—Editor \"H.K.D.P.\"\n\nwhatever rate of interest may be demanded, and therefore, part of his wages have to be set aside to pay the interest.\n\nInformation of a pessimistic nature was obtained on Oct. 28 from a section of the local shipping community, following inquiries which were made regarding a statement by Mr. Chao Pan-fu, the Chinese delegate to the maritime session of the International Labour Conference at Geneva, which was recently published in the Shanghai \"North China Daily News\", revealing a feeling of unrest among local Chinese seamen.\n\nMr. Chao was reported to have said that the Chinese seamen were fighting for equal treatment, but the foreign firms were taking advantage of the low wages and the facility of commercial transportation with China. The result of the strike in 1922 had been an \"honourable victory\" on the seamen's part but it turned out to be the seamen's disappointment for the employers not only failed to keep their promise, but made conditions even more harsh for the sufferers. Their mode of employment is still confined to the illegal contractor-system instead of through the legal channel of the Chinese Seamen's Union in 1927 the Hong Kong branch of the Chinese Seamen's Union. \"It is to be noted,\" he said, \"that the Seamen's Union is a legal organization recognized by all the civilized nations for the protection of the interests of the seamen.\n\nI wonder whether any democratic government in this world would ever prohibit any legal organization of such a sort, and whether the present Labour Conference would stand such unreasonable measures,\" Mr. Chao remarked.\n\nMr. Chao stated that the highest wage of an experienced seaman was only $44 and the lowest only $8, and queried how any seaman could live on such meagre income.\n\n\"DEPLORABLE SITUATION\"\n\nContinuing Mr. Chao said it was obvious that the employers would benefit by this \"deplorable situation\" and they would, of course, employ workers who were subjected to lower standards of treatment in order to facilitate their competition for private gain. And the employers, he argued, in taking advantage of this, could easily cheat their own national workers by denying the fact of unjust treatment and make the Chinese workers the scapegoat for all evils. They can easily condemn the question of unemployment as due to the practice of Chinese seamen taking up the occupations which would otherwise be assigned for their nationals. \"The result is that the Chinese seamen, having suffered from the oppression of their employers and the unfair treatment of the authorities of the concerned countries, have to face the misunderstanding of their own rank and class and the consequent hatred of races,\" he declared.\n\nSeamen are deprived of their choice of ships nor have they any voice in the conditions of the contract of employment.\n\nGUARANTEES DEMANDED\n\nContinuing, Mr. Chao is reported to have maintained that besides employing the feudal method of employment, the foreign shipping companies in China require the payment from each seaman of a deposit of $300 to $700 on his accepting employment. The distressed seaman has to raise such a big amount by means of loans at whatever rate of interest may be demanded...\n\nPOSITION IN HONG KONG\n\nIn conclusion, Mr. Chao alleged that the Hong Kong authorities, under the pretext of apprehension of Communist activities, closed...\n\nGUILTY OF EXAGGERATION\n\nThe foregoing sums up Mr. Chao Pan-fu's remarks anent what he termed \"the Chinese seamen's fight for equal treatment.\" On the other hand, from enquiries made locally at authoritative sources, it was revealed that the entire statement of Mr. Chao Pan-fu was in the nature of propaganda.\n\n\"Mr. Chao is guilty of exaggeration,\" one local manager declared after he had read the article in question.\n\n\"FEUDAL SYSTEM\" EXPLAINED\n\nRegarding the feudal method of employment by the contractor-system, it was pointed out by an executive of a Hong Kong shipping office that a bond of security was required from the No. 1's of each department on the ship, namely the bo'sun, the steward and the head fireman, as an insurance for the Company against its being charged with fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 resulting from the discovery of contraband on their vessels.\n\nPage 27\n\n...\n\nPage 27",
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        "content_text": "Workmen.\n\n5.\n\nChinese.\n\nBrass-smith Guild, Kam Shing Tong\n\n金勝堂打銀行\n\nCarpenters Guild, Kwong Yuet Tong\n\n廣悦堂木匠行\n\n61\n\nEating Houses Employees Guild, Lun Hing Ngoi Yue\n\n聯與外寓麵食酒菜西家行\n\nGinseng Workmen's Guild, Tsui Lok\n\n叙樂洋參家行\n\n±\n\nGardeners Club, Wo Fat Shang\n\n和發生園工外寓\n\nWaiters, Chung King Tong\n\n種敬堂\n\nWaiters, Chung Fuk Tong\n\n種福堂\n\nGENERAL MERCHANTS' ASSOCIATION.\n\nNon-Chinese.\n\nHongkong General Chamber of Commerce.\n\nFire Insurance Association of Hongkong.\n\nStockbrokers' Association of Hongkong.\n\nChinese.\n\nChinese Chamber of Commerce\n\n中華會館\n\nChinese Commercial Union\n\n華商公所\n\nMISCELLANEOUS.\n\nNon-Chinese.\n\nHongkong and China Branch.\n\nBritish Medical Association\n\nBibliotheca Portugueza.\n\nCity Hall.\n\nChina Association, Hongkong Branch.\n\nHongkong College of Medicine.\n\nHongkong Co-operative Society.\n\nHongkong Horticultural Society.\n\nHongkong \"Odd Volumes\" Library, Scientific and Debating Society.\n\nRoyal Naval Canteen.\n\nSanitary Institute, Hongkong Branch.\n\nSociety of Comparative Legislation.",
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        "content_text": "214 \n\n6. \n\nThe Colonial Secretary said as follows: \"a very fair scheme and indeed a tardy act of justice\". \n\n\"Granted that the scheme is fair, the payment of the said salaries becomes a debt of honour which the Colony is bound to meet unless in so doing it should place a crushing burden on the taxpayers. But, Sir, what are the facts? It cannot be denied that the Colony is lightly taxed.\" \n\n\"No one can guarantee the future course of the dollar and even since our calculations were made the dollar has dropped still further. Should it remain below 1/6 there will necessarily be an increase in the cost of the scheme as calculated in dollars but the increase will be fully justified\".... \"If I understand the Commissioners correctly they did intend that an officer should receive the full dollar equivalent of his substantive salary, however low the dollar may fall.\" \n\nYour Petitioners feel that the fact that the Salaries Commission consisted of the Hon. Sir Shouson Chow, then senior Chinese Member of Council, and Mr. Paul Lauder, then Manager of the Union Insurance Society of Canton Limited, under the Chairmanship of His Honour Sir Henry Cowper Gollan, K.C., then Chief Justice of the Colony, together with the foregoing extracts from the speeches of the Governor and the Colonial Secretary, will provide more satisfactory proof of the reasonableness of their salaries than any contentions which they might themselves urge. \n\nYour Petitioners venture to recall that the recommendation of the Salaries Commission that they should receive a high cost of living bonus of 15% for married and 7% for single officers so that they should suffer no diminution of their salaries in dollars has never been implemented on the grounds that the fall in the value of the dollar below two shillings provided them without such bonus with as many or more dollars than they received prior to the Commission's Report. Yet when the dollar rose to two shillings in April 1935, and remained above or in the neighbourhood of that figure until October 1935, the Government,",
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        "content_text": "## Stokes & Master (Mr. D. B. Johnson); The Kailan Mining Administration (Mr. W. Wright); Messrs. Ed. Keller & Co., Ltd., (Mr. H. A. Keller); Messrs. Kunst & Albers (Mr. W. Egge); Messrs. Lowe, Bingham & Matthews (Mr. J. Fleming); Messrs. W. R. Loxley & Co., (China); Ltd., (Mr. T. A. Mitchell); Messrs. Mackinnon, Mackenzie & Co., (The Hon. Mr. M. T. Johnson, Mr. D. W. MacE and Mr. A. W. Hay-Edie); Mrs. John Manners & Co., Ltd., (Mr. W. J. Hansen); Messrs. Maxim & Co., (Mr. J. F. B. Ribeiro); The Mercantile Bank (Mr. R. Kennedy); The Mitsui Bussan Kaisha (Mr. K. Numata); The Netherlands Trading Society (Mr. J. C. Mantel); The Nippon Yussen Kaisha (Mr. K. Watanabe); The Orient Tobacco Manufactory Ltd., (Mr. E. de Chaffoy); Messrs. Pentreath & Co., (Mr. G. A. Pentreath); Messrs. Petersen & Co., (Mr. H. Arfas); Mr. G. H. Potts; Messrs. Reiss Bradley & Co., (Mr. K. S. Morrison and Mr. J. Ormiston); Mr. E. M. Raymond; Messrs. Robertson, Wilson & Co., Ltd., (Mr. G. W. Sewell); Messrs. Shewan Tomes & Co., (Mr. I. W. Shewan); Messrs. David Sassoon & Co., (Mr. A. H. Compton); The E. D. Sassoon Banking Co., Ltd., (Mr. A. Raymond); Messrs. Stewart Brothers (Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin and Mr. H. R. B. Hancock); The Swedish Chinese Export & Import Co., Ltd., (Mr. B. Astington); The Union Insurance Society (Mr. W. R. Mansfield); The Union Trading Co., Ltd., (Mr. S. M. Churn); The Union Waterboat Co., Ltd., (Mr. A. Utoomal); Messrs. C. I. Bowker & Assudamal Co., (Mr. P. Vaswani); Messrs. Watanmal Boolchand (Mr. W. Boolchand); Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co., Ltd., (Mr. J. E. Jupp); Messrs. Harry Wicking & Co., Ltd., (Mr. H. Owen Hughes); Messrs. Wilkinson & Grist (Mr. D. H. Blake).\n\n## HONGKONG-CANTON TIES\n\n### Friendship Increased By Visit, Says General Huang\n\nIn an interview with a S.C.M. Post representative yesterday, General Huang Mu-sung, Chairman of the Kwangtung Provincial Government, made the following statement regarding the visit to Hongkong: \n\n\"The relations between Great Britain and China have been traditionally friendly and those between Hongkong and Canton are particularly close and important. Two months ago, His Excellency Sir Andrew Caldecott, the Governor, was kind enough to pay a visit to Generalissimo Chiang and ourselves in Canton, thereby further strengthening the bonds of our friendship. Acting on instructions from Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, and the wish of the people that we should return that visit, I, in company with Mayor Tseng Yang-fu, have come to Hongkong.\n\n\"I am most thankful for and deeply impressed by the most cordial and impressive welcome accorded to us by the authorities of Hongkong and by the enthusiasm shown by our nationals here. I am particularly delighted to have had the opportunity of making personal contacts with the high officials of the Hongkong Government as well as leaders of the local community and representatives of the various Chinese public organisations.\n\n\"We are working for the prosperity of both Hongkong and Canton, and we feel quite confident that, after this visit, our friendship and co-operation will be increased and lead to useful results. I earnestly hope that in future we shall meet each other more often and exchange views for achieving progress, and promoting the welfare, of our two cities, and strengthening the ties of friendship between Great Britain and China.”\n\n## CHINESE TIFFIN\n\n### Businessmen Entertain At Hongkong Hotel\n\n#### SPEECHES OF WELCOME\n\nGeneral Huang Mu-sung, Chairman of the Kwangtung Provincial Government, and Mr. Tseng Yang-fu, Mayor of Canton, were the guests of honour at a tiffin in the Hongkong Hotel Roof Garden yesterday, when they were entertained by a group of leading Chinese business men. Other guests included the trade delegation which arrived from Canton yesterday morning.\n\nIn proposing a toast to General Huang and Mr. Tseng, the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, who spoke in Chinese, said:\n\n\"The visit of His Excellency the Chairman of the Provincial Government of Kwangtung and His Honour the Mayor of Canton has given unbounded pleasure to the whole community of Hongkong. The warmth of their welcome has seldom been equalled. It was but in September last that Governor Sir Andrew Caldecott called on Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek in Canton, when he had the opportunity of meeting many high officials there, and of cementing the friendly relations between Kwangtung and Hongkong. To-day, so soon after that visit, His Excellency the Chairman, General Huang Mu-sung, and His Honour Mayor Tseng Yang-fu honour Hongkong with a visit. This is clear evidence of the harmonious friendship between the Authorities of the two places, and also of the increasingly cordial relations between China and Great Britain.\n\n\"Of the population of Hongkong about 97 per cent. are Chinese. Canton and Hongkong are closely related, geographically, commercially, and even from the point of view of peace and good order. Last night at the banquet at Government House, His Excellency the Chairman very aptly likened Canton and Hongkong to two sisters. I venture to make two other comparisons. Canton is as a mansion, and Hongkong its gateway; Canton is as the human trunk, and Hongkong its throat.\n\n\"Fortunes Linked. A few days ago His Honour the Mayor, speaking at a meeting of the Rotary Club in Canton, said somewhat to the effect that if Canton prospered, Hongkong would also prosper; if Canton suffered, Hongkong would also suffer; that, in short, the two places are interdependent. There can be no doubt that Canton and Hongkong share their prosperity and adversity, and are intimately responsive to each other in ebb and in flow.\n\n\"A few days ago, when I went up to Canton to attend the State funeral of the late Mr. Hu Han-min, I was overwhelmed by the unbounded hospitality of His Excellency the Chairman and of His Honour the Mayor. Though the conversations I had with them were short, they were not too short to enable me to realise that they had already gained thorough knowledge of local conditions. Now, they have come personally to Hongkong, and are seeing for themselves the conditions of the Chinese in particular, and of the Colony in general. Their knowledge will thus be enhanced, for 'to see with the eye is better than to hear with the ear,' just as one personal contact is better than a hundred letters.\n\n\"Both the Chairman and the Mayor love the people, and are assiduous in their efforts for their welfare. Since the assumption of their high offices, they have introduced what is modern, and abolished what is obsolete. They have upheld law and order, and they know the needs and heed the aspirations of the people.\n\n\"Hongkong happily also has as its Governor Sir Andrew Caldecott who has understanding and sympathy, vision and ability. Thus, like 'the echoing sound or the responding spirit', friendly co-operation will, of a certainty, be forthcoming, to the benefit of the two places.\n\n\"Able Assistants. Moreover, all those who have accompanied the Chairman and the Mayor on this visit are men of outstanding ability. Among the officials there are, for instance, Dr. Tyau, Colonel Li Fong, General Wong Keung, and Colonel Chang Yuan-man. Among the commercial party there are, among others too numerous to name, Mr. Ho Chap-ping and Mr. Chau Tin-pong who, with their colleagues, form a distinguished party. Our pleasure has been enhanced by the presence of His Majesty's Consul-General in Canton, Mr. Herbert Phillips, and of other prominent citizens of the Colony, official and unofficial, British and Chinese.\n\n\"Last night at Government House, His Excellency the Chairman quoted this happy saying: 'To befriend the one's good neighbour, and to co-operate with him, is a precious asset of a nation.' This precept is being carried into practice by Canton and Hongkong to-day.\n\n\"My fellow-hosts and I sincerely hope that our distinguished guests will not measure the extent of our respect and admiration for them by the inadequacy of the arrangements which we have made for their welcome and entertainment. We wish them every success in their high endeavours, and we wish Kwangtung peace and prosperity. Gentlemen, I now ask you to raise your glasses and drink with me to the health of His Excellency General Huang Mu-sung and Mr. Tseng Yang-fu.\"\n\nThe toast was responded to by Gen. Huang and Mr. Tseng, who spoke in Cantonese.\n\n#### Gen. Huang's Response\n\nIn coming to Hongkong with the Mayor Mr. Tseng Yang-fu to return the visit of His Excellency Sir Andrew Caldecott, I have been accorded the warmest welcome and I feel I have been greatly honoured. It is almost two years since I last visited Hongkong. On coming here again this time, I am glad to see with my own eyes the progress in trade and industry, the prosperity of the market, and the bright and harmonious views from every aspect. The economic depression has affected world trade generally, but Hongkong is able to stand out against all. You Gentlemen and the Government are to be congratulated for your efforts which have had such satisfactory results.\n\nChina's poverty has been due to two reasons—political instability and want of co-operation between Government and people. Fortunately, the country is now united, law and order are enforced, and...",
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        "content_text": "# CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT\n## HONG KONG STOCK EXCHANGE\n### QUOTATIONS\n\nHong Kong, October 27, 1937\n\n## Stock Quotations\n\n### Banks\n\n| Stock | Authorised Capital (Number of Shares) | Issued Capital (Number of Shares) | Value | Paid up | Last Dividend | When Paid |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| H.K. & Shanghai Bank | 400,000 | £160,000 | $125 all |  | Interim a/c 1937 £2,10.- @ 1/2 5/8=$41.20 | Aug. 9, 1937 |\n| Do. (Lon. Reg.) |  |  | £91 now |  |  |  |\n| Chartered Bank | 600,000 | all | £5 all |  | Inter. 7/- a/c 1936 |  |\n| Mercantile Bank A. & B. | 60,000 | all | £25 | £12 | C. |  |\n|  |  |  | £15 nom. |  | subject to I/Tax | Sept. -, 1937 |\n| Bank of East Asia | 100,000 | 55,986 | $100 all |  | $6 and Bonus $1, making $7 for 1936 | Mar. 8, 1937 |\n\n### Insurances\n\n| Stock | Authorised Capital (Number of Shares) | Issued Capital (Number of Shares) | Value | Paid up | Last Dividend | When Paid |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Canton Insurance | 50,000 | all | $50 | $20 |  |  |\n| Union Insurance | 200,000 | 135,000 | £10 | £6 | Xinal $8 for 1935 Inter. $5 a/c 1936 making $13. Interim 15/- a/c 1237 | May 18, 1937, Oct. 22, 1937 |\n| China Underwriters | 500,000 | 256,000 | $10 | $5 |  |  |\n| Hongkong Fire Ins. | 40,000 | all | $50 | $20 | $12 for 1935 | Mar. 25, 1937 |\n\n### Shipping\n\n| Stock | Authorised Capital (Number of Shares) | Issued Capital (Number of Shares) | Value | Paid up | Last Dividend | When Paid |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Douglases | 20,000 | all | $50 | all | $2.50 for 1934 | June 4, 1935 |\n| Hongkong Steamboats | 80,000 | all | $15 | all | Last dividend for 1929 | Mar. 4, 1930 |\n| Hongkong Steamboats (preferred) | 120,000 | 49,589 | £5 | all | Last dividend for 1924 and 1925 | June 19, 1929 |\n| Indo-Chinas (deferred) | 120,000 | 49,589 | £5 | all | Last dividend for 1921 | May 24, 1922 |\n| Shells (Bearer) | 30,000,000 | 28,945,633 | £1 | *all | & |  |\n| Union Waterboats | 71,430 | 38,813 | $7 all |  | 1935 Coupon Cents 45 for 1936 | July 7, 1936, Mar. 23, 1937 |\n\n### Mining\n\n| Stock | Authorised Capital (Number of Shares) | Issued Capital (Number of Shares) | Value | Paid up | Last Dividend | When Paid |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Kailan Mining Ad. | 2,000,000 | 1,960,000 | £1 | all | 5/- all |  |\n| Raubs | 800,000 | all | 6d. free 1/Tax, Coupon No. 43 for year 30-6-36 Second interim 4d. acct. year 31-3-38 |  |  | Jan. 18, 1937, Sept. 15, 1937 |\n\n### Docks, Wharves and Godows, etc.\n\n| Stock | Authorised Capital (Number of Shares) | Issued Capital (Number of Shares) | Value | Paid up | Last Dividend | When Paid |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| H.K. & K. Wharves | 160,000 | 90,000 | $50 | all | $4.50 for 1936 | Mar 12, 1937 |\n| H.K. & W. Docks | 1,000,000 | 202,920 | $10 | all | 60 cents for 1936 | Mar 22, 1937 |\n| China Providents (old) | 600,000 | 589,578 | $5 | all | (Cts. 12 on old |  |\n| China Providents (new) | 300,000 | 294,789 | $5 | all | Cts. 8 on new for 1938 | Mar. 21, 1934 |\n| Shanghai Docks | 500,000 | 55,700 | Tls. 5 | 300,000 | 55,200 Tls. 50 | all |\n|  |  |  |  |  | 6% (ord.) for 1932 None for 1933 Tls. 2.50 for year 30-4-36 | May 14, 1933, Aug. 19, 1936 |\n\n### New Engineerings\n\n### Lands, Hotels & Bldgs.\n\n| Stock | Authorised Capital (Number of Shares) | Issued Capital (Number of Shares) | Value | Paid up | Last Dividend | When Paid |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| H. & S. Hotels | 1,500,000 | 1,193,867 | $7 | all |  |  |\n| Hongkong Lands | 400,000 | 300,000 | $25 | all |  |  |\n| Do. 4% Debentures | 1,404,000 | all |  |  |  |  |\n| Shanghai Lands |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Humphreys | 300,000 | 200,000 | $10 | $10 | Tls. 5 all |  |\n| Hongkong Realties | 20,000 | all |  |  | all |  |\n| Chinese Estates | 30,000 | 16,500 | $100 | all | 25 cents for 1936... Interim 1 a/c 1937 | Feb. 18, 1937, Sept. 18, 1937 |\n|  |  |  |  |  | (Final T. 0.20 making T. 0.50 for 1934 | Apr. 25, 1935 |\n|  |  |  |  |  | 50 cents for 1936... | Apr. 15, 1937 |\n|  |  |  |  |  | 25 cents for 1934... Second interim $2 a/c year | Apr. 17, 1935, Aug. 17, 1937 |",
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        "content_text": "# Appendix I, SALARY SCALES\n\n## Recruited in England\n| Position | Salary Scale |\n| --- | --- |\n| Professors | £1,000-25-1250 |\n| Readers | £700-25-1000 |\n| Lecturers | £550-25-850 |\n| Junior Lecturers (English) | £500-20-540 |\n\nProvident fund leave at the rate of 9 months after four and a half years' service.\n\n## Recruited locally\n| Position | Salary Scale |\n| --- | --- |\n| Professors | $850-$1100 |\n| Lecturers | $360-20-500 (bar) $420-20-600 (rough) |\n\nProvident fund-study leave only.\n\n## Demonstrators and Junior Tutors\n| Position | Salary Scale |\n| --- | --- |\n| Junior | $150-15-180 |\n| Senior | $200-15-320-bar-20-400 |\n\nLeave one month a year, normally during long vacation. (Men domiciled elsewhere than in Hong Kong may be given 6 weeks leave annually.)\n\n# Appendix II. SUMMARY OF VALUES OF UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS AS IN SCHEDULE FOR INSURANCE\n\n| Building | Value |\n| --- | --- |\n| Main Building | $475,000 |\n| Garage and Coolie Quarters | $5,500 |\n| Total | $480,500 |\n\n## 2.-Medical\n| Building | Value |\n| --- | --- |\n| Anatomy and Physiology | $85,000 |\n| Pathology | $50,000 |\n| Surgery | $20,000 |\n| Biology | $11,000 |\n| Total | $166,500 |\n\n## Medical Staff\n| Position | Salary Scale |\n| --- | --- |\n| First assistant to Clinical Professors | $300-20-340 (with free furnished quarters) |\n| Second assistant to Clinical Professors | $200-15-230 |\n| Assistants in pre-clinical Department | $300-20-400 (bar) $20-$500 |\n\n(Leave as for Demonstrators).\n\n## 3.-Engineering\n| Building | Value |\n| --- | --- |\n| Ho Tung Workshop | $70,000 |\n| Peel Laboratory | $60,000 |\n| Hydraulics | $24,000 |\n| Total | $154,000 |\n\n## 4.-Chinese\n| Building | Value |\n| --- | --- |\n| Library | $65,000 |\n| School | $40,000 |\n| Total | $105,000 |\n\n## 5.-Hostels (Lugard, Eliot, May)\n| Value |\n| --- |\n| $275,000 |\n\n## 6. Houses\n| Value |\n| --- |\n| $284,500 |\n\n## 7.-Students' Union\n| Building | Value |\n| --- | --- |\n|  | $55,000 |\n|  | $20,000 |\n|  | $33,500 |\n| Total | $108,500 |\n\nThe above values exclude the cost of land. The normal annual expenditure on maintenance, excluding typhoon damage, is about $12,000 a year.\n\nTotal value: $1,574,000\n\nPage 182",
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        "content_text": "120\n\nF 395\n\nBritish Finance and Commerce.\n\nBanking and Trade.\n\nBy Robert Hackey.\n\nThe aggregate profits of forty-five banks, discount houses and insurance companies which have so far this year presented their annual reports amount to £18,936,000, as compared with profits of £19,542,000 distributed by the same concerns in the corresponding period of 1938. The difference in profit distribution between 1938 and 1939 is thus a relatively small one, and adequately illustrates the steady earning capacity of such concerns. The part played by the larger London banks, especially the Big Five, in fostering British commercial development is generally recognized. But the importance of many local banking enterprises is also great, owing to their close connexion with British trade and industry.\n\nThe Union Bank of Scotland, for instance, has just issued its report, and the figures it contains confirm the impression conveyed by other bank reports which have already appeared this year. It is clear from them that there has been no falling off in activity in the great industrial areas in the north. The Bank's deposits are well maintained at over £33,000,000, and the profit earned during the past twelve months to the 1st of April is over £310,000, or the same as in the previous year. The dividend is eighteen per cent, and this rate has been maintained for many years past. These results testify to the stability of the Bank itself, while increases in loans and advances made in the year from March, 1938, to the 1st of April, 1939, are evidence of the satisfactory conditions in Scottish industries to-day.\n\nPage 120\nPage 121",
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        "content_text": "# JANUARY 25, 1941\n## SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST-HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, CENTENARY SUPPLEMENT\n\n### PROMOTIONAL ARZIU KOIRAN ARMATRAJU TEKRAR ZE\n\n## MANY COLONY PLACE-NAMES RECALL EARLY CELEBRITIES\n\nIn any consideration of historical associations, place-names must always play their important part: thus are prominent men of the past, or some incident or association, commemorated. Often it is the only memorial to a pioneer who deserves to be remembered; and this applies to Hongkong.\n\nRoads, hill-tops, bays and beaches, and localities in the Colony have in most cases some association which is of interest; and some of the more important of these from the point of view of old-time commemoration, are given here. A few already appear in other sections of this supplement.\n\nIt is not proposed to deal with the Chinese place-names, as these alone would require a great deal of space: in most cases, they go back before the British occupation.\n\nA few localities have specially interesting associations, and include two villages on the south of the island. These are Stanley and Aberdeen—the latter particularly puzzling to newcomers—but are merely examples of a period when picturesque native names were changed to suit the idea of some local official who wished to honour the powers in London—in this case, in 1845, it was decided to honour Lord Stanley, then Secretary of State for the Colonies, and the Earl of Aberdeen, who was Foreign Secretary. Two streets are also named after them. Lyndhurst Terrace was completed at that time and named after Lord Lyndhurst, who was Lord Chancellor of England; and Cochrane Street, adjoining, commemorates the Commander-in-Chief of the China squadron at the same period, Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane.\n\nOne obvious name is Stonecutters Island, where quarrying had been in operation. Not so obvious, and often wrongly interpreted, is the naming of Repulse Bay and Sulphur Channel: these are both after naval craft which were out here in the early years.\n\nA photograph taken about forty years ago, showing the Time Ball tower on its former site opposite the Water Police Station. The view is down Canton Road.\n\nIt will be noticed that in this list, many of the names are attached to some Peak and Kowloon roads, and some, having been omitted previously, were used when new streets were laid out on the Praya East reclamation. Other streets, both old and new, commemorate former Colonial Secretaries or other officials.\n\nThe naval and military surveyors, who did all the survey work before the Public Works Department had come into being, made full use of their opportunities, and both ships and commanders were commemorated. Hongkong peaks (besides the obvious commemoration of the Queen in Victoria Peak) were named after Vice-Admiral Sir William Parker, who was Commander-in-Chief of the naval forces out here at the time of the occupation of Hongkong, and Major-General Sir Hugh Gough, the General Officer Commanding the troops in China at the same date (there is also a Gough Street). Commander (afterwards Vice-Admiral) Sir H. Kellett R.N., (whose ship, H.M.S. Starling, gave its name to Starling Inlet, only had a peak named after him, but also a shoal off Green Island, and the islet which the R.H.K. Yacht Club occupies. Belcher's Bay and Belcher's Street are named after Sir Edward Belcher, R.N., who carried out the first survey of Hongkong harbour, in 1841, aboard H.M.S. Sulphur.\n\n### GOVERNORS COMMEMORATED\n\nA peak and a city street commemorate an early Governor, Sir Henry Pottinger; and other past administrators and Governors honoured in the naming of streets (in their chronological order) are Mr A. R. Johnston, Sir John Davis (Mount Davis), Major-General Aguilar, Sir Samuel Bonham, Major-General Sir J. ... \n\nMr J. R. Morrison was a German missionary who acted as interpreter for Captain Elliot, and later came to Hongkong, becoming Chinese Secretary in 1843 after the death of Mr Morrison, his father.\n\nBlackhead's Point, where the signal station is at Kowloon, behind Holt's Wharf, is named after a merchant of German origin, established here in the 'fifties, whose name was anglicised from Schwartzkopf.\n\n### GREAT POISON PLOT\n\nTwo by-streets in the central city area of interest are Zetland Street (named in connection with Zetland Lodge, alongside), and Duddell Street, which recalls Mr George Duddell, who was appointed Government Auctioneer and was also made contractor to the troops in 1857.\n\nTo make a comparison between trade, finance, population, public health and other statistics of the early days of Hongkong and the present time, it is necessary to refer to the year 1844. No records are to be found between 1841 and 1844 time. In January, 1857, someone at the bakery mixed arsenic with the bread, but used such a quantity that after very little had been eaten the effects were felt, and the attempt failed: though some 400 Europeans became ill, some of them being in a serious condition.\n\nIn 1842, there was present a garrison of 700 men. In 1939 the total population of the Colony was estimated at 1,050,256, based on the 1921 census, and is probably larger to-day.\n\n### SOME OF THE CIVILIANS\n\nTo come to civilian pioneers, we have Morrison Hill probably jointly named after Mr J. R. Morrison, son of the famous sinologue the Rev. Dr Robert Morrison (who died just over six years before Hongkong became British possession), and his father.\n\nThe first record of the European population occurs in 1844, which shows that 454 non-Chinese were resident here. In the same year, 538 ships, total tonnage 184...\n\n## UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD.\n**(Incorporated in Hong Kong)**\n\nEstablished over a century with Branches and Agencies throughout the World.\n\n| Position | Name |\n| --- | --- |\n| General Manager | A. W. Hughes |\n| Manager for the Far East | A. H. K. Cobb |\n\nALL CLASSES OF INSURANCE\n\nRates, etc., on application to the BRANCH OFFICE, UNION BUILDING, HONG KONG\n\nTelephone No. `28081`\n\nThe Society's HOUSEHOLDERS' COMPREHENSIVE POLICY affords complete protection for household and personal effects against the risks of FIRE, Explosion, Lightning, Earthquake, TYPHOON, Flood, BURGLARY, HOUSEBREAKING, THEFT.",
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        "content_text": "# SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST-HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, CENTENARY SUPPLEMENT\n\n## HISTORY OF THE COLONY'S OLD BUSINESS\n\n### Notable Part In The Island's Prosperity\n\nBound up with the history of Hongkong is the history of the old \"hongs\" or business firms, some of which prospered and produced veritable merchant princes, while others were unable to weather the vicissitudes of early commercial competition, and failed.\n\nWhatever the fate of these old mercantile enterprises, they played a great part in bringing prosperity to the Colony; their principals did much for the betterment of the social life of the community, and several were champions of reform, so that their influence for good is felt even to-day.\n\nIn a brief notice of some older business firms, much of the romance of their foundation must necessarily be omitted, and it must be left to some special scribe (as was the case with Jardine, Matheson and Company) to write their full history. It is not possible to do more in the present article than note the origin and subsequent progress of certain companies whose foundation dates back to the early years of Hongkong, or beyond, or whose advent brought some important change in local conditions.\n\nJardine, Matheson and Company have the oldest history of any existing firm in the Colony, their origin going back to 1832 when Dr William Jardine and Mr James Matheson took control of the business, though the business was started by Mr J. H. Cox in 1732. Their old books show a change in 1787 to the firm name of Cox and Beale; to Beale, Reid and Company in 1793; and to Magniac and Company in 1817.\n\nThe connection of Gilman and Company with the corporation of Lloyd's in London dates from the early 'fifties, during which period they have acted as agents for the corporation in Hongkong and Foochow. The original R. J. Gilman went home in 1855, but continued his partnership in the firm. In 1862 the partners were R. J. Gilman, A. R. Hudson, R. J. Ashton, W. H. Vacher (later to become one of the promoters of the Shanghai Banking Corporation, Ltd.), Hongkong and W. H. Green, and a comprehensive merchant business was carried on by the firm.\n\n![The former Hongkong Bank building, at Queen's Road, demolished to make room for the present structure. Part of the old fountain opposite the City Hall is seen on the right.](##)\n\nThe earlier China trade was done from headquarters at Macao, where Mr Hollingworth Magniac had been in charge; and when Dr Jardine, who had been a surgeon of the Honourable East India Company, combined with Mr Matheson (afterwards Sir James Matheson, Bart), they took control of the concern and in due course made it one of the best-known merchant ventures in the Far East. Their interests, apart from imports and exports, extended to shipping, mainly for the purpose of carrying their own goods, and insurance. One of the firm's subsidiaries was the Canton Insurance Office, started as far back as 1804. Jardine and Matheson faced keen competition, as did other merchants of the time, on the part of the East India Company, which had a monopoly that gave them an advantage; but this monopoly came to an end in 1834, and that advantage went with it.\n\nJardine, Matheson and Company transferred to Hongkong from Macao in 1842, the year after Britain took possession of the island. Their establishment at East Point became famous; principals became leading men.\n\n## UNION INSURANCE\n\nThe Union Insurance Society of Canton is another old concern which has already passed its centenary. In 1835, Dent and Company (which some years later met with disaster) decided to found a second insurance business at Canton, where only one then existed, and where cargoes were increasing with the extinction of the East India Company's monopoly. The original subscribers are believed to have been Dent and Co., Jardine, Matheson and Co., Turner and Co., and Russell and Co., the first three British and ...\n\n## THE HONGKONG HOTEL\n\nThe Hongkong Hotel Company, which later developed into Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd, has an interesting history, as it was formed at a time when hotel enterprise opened a wide field here. The original company was formed in January, 1867, and commenced operations in July that year. The newly-built hotel premises, which then occupied a seafront site on the corner of Pedder Street, were opened in February, 1868; and soon it became the principal hostelry of the Colony, and one of the leading concerns of its kind in the Far East.\n\n## DAIRY FARM COMPANY\n\nDairy Farm Company deserves mention in any historical survey of Hongkong. Prior to its advent, the milk supply had been insufficiently controlled, and was not entirely above suspicion. It was Dr (afterwards Sir) Patrick Manson who instigated the formation of an up-to-date dairy, and in 1886 the Dairy Farm Company came into existence, with Dr Manson as one of its first directors. One of the local enterprises which it absorbed was the Hongkong Ice Company, which had been founded as far back as 1880, after the last of the old \"ice houses\" were becoming a mere memory.\n\n## LINSTEAD AND DAVIS\n\nA firm of chartered accountants, Messrs Linstead and Davis, have associations which go back to the early days of Hongkong, one of the founders, Mr T. G. Linstead, having arrived in the Colony in the fifties, originally working with the old concern of Lindsay and Company, pioneers who later passed out of existence. About the same time, Mr H. W. Davis had come out to Canton, and later entered business in Hongkong with Mr Granville Sharp, as bill and bullion brokers. Messrs Linstead and Davis in due course became associated in partnership, and founded the firm that bears their names to-day. Both were prominent in local activities of their time.\n\n## REISS, BRADLEY AND COMPANY\n\nReiss, Bradley and Company (formerly Reiss, Massey) can trace their connection with the Colony to Reiss and Company, who opened a branch at Canton in 1846, being a Manchester concern founded in 1818. The Hongkong office was opened in 1864. In 1923 it was reorganised as Holyoak, Massey and Company but later the old name of Reiss was restored.\n\n## OLD PRINTING FIRM\n\nAmong old-established local businesses, Noronha and Company, who are the Government Printers, deserve mention, their beginning going back to 1844. Mr Delfino Noronha, in 1847, was already well established in Wellington Street, and in the fifties when the Government Gazette came into existence, the firm obtained the contract for its printing, which they still hold to-day. It is their proud boast, also, that they have printed the Hongkong Jockey Club's race programmes ever since the Club was founded in the early years of the Colony.\n\n## SUGAR REFINING\n\nThe business of the Taikoo Sugar Refinery (controlled by Messrs Butterfield and Swire) dates back to early Hongkong, and recalls interesting local history. There was an old sugar refinery at East Point in the sixties, known as the Indo-Chinese Sugar Company, which Jardine, Matheson and Company took over to form the China Sugar Refinery. They later extended their premises by purchasing the former Hongkong Mint (a short-lived enterprise of the local authorities). It was in the early 'eighties that the Taikoo Sugar Refinery was established, and it has maintained its position ever since.\n\n## P. AND O. COMPANY\n\nIn 1865 the Colony's first dockyard, established at Aberdeen in 1857 by Mr Douglas Lapraik and Captain John Lamont, was taken over, and in 1866 the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company, Ltd, was duly registered. Among earliest shipping firms with services to the Far East were the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, who came to Hongkong in the early forties. They obtained a lease of land from the Government in 1844, and opened offices in Queen's Road. Old records show them as occupying premises at the Jubilee Street-Des Voeux Road corner in 1852.\n\nThe property of Cosmopolitan Dock Company, founded at Shamshuipo early in 1880, was purchased later that same year, and thus all the Kowloon dockyards were merged in a single enterprise.",
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        "content_text": "## Gray \n\nTel \n\nMr. Caine and I had a visit yesterday from Balfour of Burleigh and Mr. H.C. Gray on behalf of the Union Insurance Company of Canton, a very substantial British insurance firm with headquarters in Hong Kong. The Company is registered under the **Hong Kong Companies Ordinance**, and the Directors, who have been considering the possible contingency of having to transfer the Company elsewhere in the event of war with Japan, have been advised that this could not be done without a special Colony Ordinance. Any precaution, therefore, for the purpose would have to be taken in good time before the emergency occurred. Their business extends all over the East, and clearly if the Japanese occupied Hong Kong, the headquarters management of the Company would be crippled.\n\nThey explained to us that they had no desire to remove the Company from Hong Kong unless the Colony fell into enemy occupation and then only for the period of such occupation. They would have no objection to a requirement that transfer should not take place except with the Governor's approval at the time, and then only for such period as the Governor should stipulate. They quite appreciated that we should have to get the advice of the Hong Kong Government.\n\nI now attach a copy of the **Hong Kong Companies Ordinance**, and I expect that the Company has been advised that it is not possible by special resolution to alter the provisions of its memorandum under `Section 7(1)` of the Ordinance for the particular purpose of transferring its headquarters from Hong Kong (and presumably China) in an emergency. I do not know whether you would consider that prima facie the Company's memorandum could be altered to give the Directors an emergency power to transfer the Company's headquarters to other British territory temporarily, subject to the Governor's consent at any time.\n\nSubject to your advice, we should put to the O.A.G. by telegraph Lord Balfour's enquiry in the most simple form which we can manage, and leave him to develop in his reply the legal or other difficulties which may exist.\n\n**SWMENT**  \n3.10.40.\n\nI think this is a matter to be settled by the Attorney General in consultation with the local representatives of the Company, at least in the first place. There are, however, two points which have occurred to me:-\n\n(1) other Companies may want to do the same thing,  \nand  \n(2) if the amendment of the law makes its object at all clear it will furnish unfortunate ammunition for anti-British propaganda, for Kavaan, it would no doubt be interpreted as a sign that British business, and even the Government, was preparing to leave Hong Kong in anticipation of occupation of the island by Japan, or even Germany and Italy!\n\nI agree that the difficulty is probably that mentioned in Mr. Gent's minute, and, if so, I suggest",
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        "content_text": "suggest for consideration that the amendment should take the form of an addition to Section 7 of the Companies Ordinance to enable a company to alter its memorandum with respect to matters other than the objects of the company (which are dealt with in subsections (1) to (7)) in some expeditious manner, e.g., by special resolution confirmed by the Governor. Section 4(1)(b) also seems to require amendment since it contemplates that a registered office of the company must be situated either in Hong Kong or within the limits of the China Orders in Council.\n\n5/10/40.\n\n? Tel.\n\nR. Robert's Wray's detailed suggestions.\n\nTel d. h.\n\nmaking\n\nS. Came\n\n5.10\n\nMant\n\n5-x.\n\nI Z M.K.\n\nJel.556\n\n9.10.40\n\n2 To Go (w/ 1)\n\ncomps conf. 10 Oct. 40\n\nMK\n\nTel. 650-\n\n19.10.40.\n\nMr. Gray, mentioned at the beginning of my minute of the 3rd October, came to see me on the evening of the 23rd. He had received from the Hong Kong office information approximating to that in No. 3. We did not suppose that any legislation in Hong Kong could have extra-territorial effect in a Dominion or another British Colony. But it is fairly",
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        "content_text": "## enquires \n\nIt is fairly clear that the Colonial Government will be sympathetic to the proposal for amending the Hong Kong legislation so as to enable this, or any Company similarly situated, to transfer its registered office temporarily from Hong Kong. Mr. Gray, whose Company has a branch office in Australia, is quite ready to promote his own case as to the facilities available under Commonwealth or New South Wales Law to enable the branch office temporarily to become the Company's registered office. I suggest that we should leave the Hong Kong Government to make any necessary communication to the Commonwealth Government; the latter will be aware from their participation in the evacuation scheme for women and children from Hong Kong that the circumstances may require these precautionary measures in respect of Hong Kong Companies.\n\n## \nIn other cases it may be difficult to overcome the requirements under H.K. law, e.g., the need to have its registered office in Hong Kong to service documents on the Company. Often requirements relating to that office could have no effect in Australia, but also in Canada.\n\n## \n2. Can the legislation for H.K. Companies have effect in China? (See `5.4V`) (6) Late Companies (Amendment) Ordinance 1932. This cost which I have to consider, in the first place at least, is whether satisfaction is amicably achieved. It is perhaps the dominant consideration that will certainly be an obstacle.\n\n## \ne.g., does it matter if a branch office in Australia, under Australian law, or under H.K. law, becomes the registered office? About the same time, on 26/10, I noted on 25.10.40.",
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        "content_text": "## \nHy \nto Gov. Hong Kong Fele 617 \n28.7.40 \nA. K. \nTel. 714 \n6.11.40.\n\nMr Gray bows from my conversation last week with the Hong Kong Government regarding getting in touch with the Commonwealth Govt to explain the action they proposed to take.\n\n\"There is accordingly no need to say anything further.\"\n\n\"The Times\" yesterday reported that \"The Supreme Court (sic) had granted permission to the Wing Insurance Company to transfer its head office elsewhere - probably to Australia.\" I don't know what exactly this means, but we will no doubt be kept in touch with developments.\n\nCopy `3.405` to `FOM/2`.\n\nJohn Robarts  \nWrang nr Westmt  \n13h Jensen  \n7/11  \n8/  \nStrand  \nand Strand could also be sent & D... for refd.\n\nTO FO  \nDo  \nas  \n(w/c `3,405`) compo  \n15 Nov. 460  \nTO DO  \nTo FO",
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        "content_text": "## CYPHER TELEGRAM\n**FROM O.A.G.**\n\nD. 16th November, 1940.\nR. 17th\n\nNo. 742.\n\nHONG KONG \"04.30 hrs.\n\nAddressed P.M. Commonwealth of Australia repeated to S. of S.\n\nMy telegram of 6th November as doubts have been expressed here as to full implications thereof please insert words \"and incorporated\" after words \"becomes automatically registered\"",
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        "content_text": "# COPY FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION\n## CYPHER TELEGRAM\n\n### Reading\n### Registry\n\nFROM **O.A.G. HONG KONG**\n\nD. 6th November, 1940. R. 6th 16.05 hrs.\n\nNO. 714,\n\nAddressed to Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia repeated to S. of S. for the Colonies No. 714 reference his telegram No. 517.\n\nOn the suggestion of the S. of S. for Colonies I am communicating with you direct on the following matter.\n\nUnion Insurance Society of Canton is a British Company established in Hong Kong 1841. 80% of its shareholders are British and 70% of its funds, which total £5,000,000 sterling, are invested in the Empire. It owns 99% of the stock of its subsidiary companies and conducts a world-wide business. Its chief branch in Australasia is at Sydney. In the event of adverse developments in the Far East, the whole of the business of the Society would be imperilled and, in the event of Hong Kong being occupied by an enemy, it would become impracticable to operate. Union Insurance Society and its subsidiary companies desire to transfer their registered offices to Sydney now and to remain for the duration of the war and an approved period thereafter. I approve of this course and am ready to enact the necessary legislation to enable this to be done, so far as Hong Kong is concerned, provided that your Government is prepared to arrange for Dominion and ultimate legislation to enable the Union Insurance Society of Canton and its affiliated companies to become automatically registered in New South Wales upon transfer from Hong Kong.\n\nAll the companies are registered under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance. Union Insurance Society of Canton desires such action to be taken with the least possible delay. Branch office at Sydney has been instructed to give you any further information you may require regarding the society.\n\n54065/40",
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        "content_text": "(*5972—150) Wt. 19406-96 5,000 7/40 T.S.695\n\nC. O.\n\nMr. Gent 25-x\n\nMr.\n\n0\n\nC. D.\n\n54865/40.\n\nHong Kong,\n\n28 OCT 24-\n\nMr. A. J. Dawe.\n\nSir J. Shuckburgh.\n\nRoberts Wray 25/10\n\nMr. Wiseman z\n\nSir A. Burns. 28 x at once\n\nMr. G. L. M. Clauson.\n\nMr. C. J. Jeffries.\n\n26/10\n\n**DRAFT. CYPHER TELEGRAM.**\n\n**GOVERNOR.**\n\n**HONG KONG,**\n\nPermt. U.S. of S.\n\nParly. U.S. of S.\n\nSecretary of State.\n\nYour telegram 655.\n\nProvided that you are prepared to amend Hong Kong legislation as necessary to enable Companies registered offices to be temporarily removed to another British territory in event of emergency, I suggest that Companies concerned can safely be left to obtain their own information as to requirements of law of territory to which they propose to remove their registered office, and that it is unnecessary on present information for His Majesty's Government to take further action.\n\nFURTHER ACTION.\n\n... \nis practicable and desirable DO(E) FoO) ...",
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        "content_text": "Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom to communicate with Dominion Governments, but it may be helpful if you would communicate direct with Commonwealth of Australia to inform them briefly of legislative measure you intend to take for the purpose of enabling Union to transform its Insurance and possibly other Companies to prevent branch offices in Australia from being forced to transform into registered offices temporarily in event of emergency.\n\nSeen.\n\nPage 10\nPage 11",
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        "content_text": "# Cypher Telegram\n## No. 655\n### D. 19th October, 1940\n### R. 20th October, 1940\n### 00.55 hrs.\n\nYour telegram No. 556. Company's local legal advisers and my advisers consider local legislation would not have the effect of enabling a Company registered in Hong Kong to move its registered office to a Dominion or other Colony, becoming a legal entity registered under the Company Laws of that Dominion or Colony without Dominion legislation, or an Order-in-Council as the case may be. Would it be possible to secure Australia or Canada's consent to such Dominion legislation in events contemplated? Union Insurance Society desires to transfer to and adopt there under Australian and Canadian legislation for an approved period such transfer to be at Society's option any time during the war. Can legislation be arranged to meet this desire? Other companies may possibly desire to transfer elsewhere.",
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        "content_text": "## DRAFT. TELEGRAM (CYPHER)\n### GOVERNOR, HONG KONG.\n\nRepresentatives of London Committee of Union Insurance Company of Canton have reported that Company has been considering possibility of emergency transfer of Headquarters from Hong Kong in contingency of enemy aggression against Colony, but have been advised that this could not be done without legislation. In the contingency mentioned they would contemplate temporary transfer only to other British territory at such time and for such period as Governor of Hong Kong approved.\n\nI should be grateful if this question may be considered. If the only difficulty is that Company's memorandum would require alteration as to registered office, it is suggested that legislation might take form of addition to Section 7 of Companies Ordinance to enable alterations with respect to other matters than those covered by subsections (1) to (7) to be made in some expeditious manner e.g. by special resolution subject to confirmation by Governor. Section 4(1)(b) would also require amendment to provide for registered Office to be situated outside limits mentioned.\n\n**Distribution List**\n| Name | Initials/Date |\n| --- | --- |\n| Mr. Roberts-Wray |  |\n| Mr Geut |  |\n| HT. Sir R. Burns | 8/X |\n| Mr. A. J. Dawe |  |\n| Sir H. Moore | Cr |\n| Sir G. Tomlinson | R |\n| Sir J. Shuckburgh |  |\n| Permt. U.S. of S. | 9 OCT |\n| Parly. U.S. of S. |  |\n| Secretary of State |  |\n\nCopy to F.O.\n\n**File Reference**: `54065/40/H. Kong.`",
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        "content_text": "# OFFICERS OF THE MERCHANT NAVY\n\n**FEDERATION LTD.**\n\nRepresenting Navigating and Engineer Officers of the British Merchant Navy.\n\n**MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL MARITIME BOARD**\n\n78 Registered Office: 23, LEADENHALL STREET, LONDON, EC.3.\n\nTELEPHONE: MANSION House 0455 (3 Lines) TELEGRAMS: “PULONEROPE, FEN. LONDON.\"\n\nAll correspondence to be addressed to the General Secretary.\n\nBranch Offices in Liverpool, Glasgow, Cardiff, Southampton. Representatives in all principal Ports at Home and Abroad.\n\nThe Federation is governed by a Representative Council of Navigating and Engineer Officers, elected by its Constituent Associations.\n\nUnder Secretary, Colonial Office,  \nDowning Street,  \n27.1.\n\nOur Ref. Your Ref.  \n/T/ITI  \n31st July, 1941.\n\n**PRESIDENT :**  \nVICE ADMIRAL SIR EDWARD HEATON-ELLIS, K.B.E., C.B., M.V.O.\n\nDear Sir,\n\n**GENERAL MANAGER :**  \nWILLIAM H. COOMBS (MASTER MARINER)\n\nFederated Organisations:  \n| Location | Organisation |\n| --- | --- |\n| UNITED KINGDOM | The Navigators & Engineer Officers Union. The Navigators & General Insurance Co., Ltd. |\n| AUSTRALIA | The Merchant Service Guild of Australasia. |\n| CHINA AND HONG KONG | The China Coast Officers Guild. The Marine Engineers Guild of China. |\n| NEW ZEALAND | The New Zealand Merchant Service Guild. |\n| STRAITS SETTLEMENTS | The Straits Merchant Service Guild. |\n| CANADA | The Canadian Merchant Service Guild. |\n\nParliamentary Committee: Commodore The Rt. Hon. The Earl Howe, Re Taxation of Norwegian Officers.\n\nIt has been brought to our attention that the Examiner of Income Tax in Hong Kong has decided that where a Norwegian ship arrives and stays in Hong Kong for a total period of ninety days during a year, i.e., from April 1st to March 31st, Norwegian officers would come within the ambit of Hong Kong Income Tax provisions.\n\nWe are writing to enquire as to whether exemption from taxation cannot be agreed, having regard to the exemption which has been applied by the Income Tax Authorities in this country.\n\nIn this respect we would inform you that, in August last we were advised by the Inland Revenue Authorities that, after full consideration it had been decided that officers and men of the merchant navies of Norway, Poland, Holland and Belgium who were normally resident outside the United Kingdom but who were now working from United Kingdom ports would not be charged United Kingdom Income Tax in respect of their salaries or wages.\n\nIn addition, a similar practice would be followed in the case of French and Danish Officers and men who were serving on French or Danish ships which were requisitioned by the British Government and who continued to serve on them.\n\nHaving regard to the foregoing, we hope that...\n\nCopy to `T.7.0.`  \nPage 6  \nPage 18",
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        "content_text": "# RAGNAR BRODERSEN Norwegian, 28 years old.\n\nX\n\nAuxcleary Transfiner  \nSuvrie  \nCame  \n148\n\nI have been working with Messrs. Thoresen & Co., Ltd., for the last five years, partly in Bangkok, partly in Hongkong. I came back to Hongkong in August, 1941, taking over the Import Department of the Firm. Prior to that, I had been working also in the shipping export and insurance departments. Besides my ordinary work, I was a keen amateur photographer, member of the Photographic Society of Hongkong. Occasionally, I would send articles and photos to newspapers in Norway (before April 1940, of course) and to America. Ref: `LIFE` - 22nd September 1941, Japanese Naval Ships occupying Indo-China. The pictures I took on that occasion were given to the Naval Information Department in Hong Kong and I understand copies were also sent to Singapore.\n\nWhen War broke out in December 1941, I joined up with the A.T.S. and was attached to the Telephone Co., whose engineers formed a volunteer section of signal men. I was Captain WALTER CLARK'S chauffeur and we were driving practically all around the island every day, visiting the various signal posts, and inspecting damage caused by bombing or shelling. When the Japanese occupied the City of Hongkong on 26th December, 1941, I was staying with the Telephone Co's people in Exchange Building. Everybody in the building were interned, regardless of nationality. We had to go up on the roof at 7 a.m. doing physical exercises every morning and had more or less an order of the day to follow. However, we were generally well treated, having three solid meals a day in Cafe' Wiseman. When the British, Americans and Dutch were sent to the Chinese hotels for internment, they allowed all Third Nationals in Exchange Building to go back to their homes, if there was anything left to go back to. As my flat in Conduit Road had been taken by a Japanese Civilian, I was allowed to stay on in Exchange Building until I joined four other Norwegians and took a house on Bowen Road. One of my mess mates was Mrs. TUI BERG, a trained nurse, Australian born, married to a Norwegian, SVERRE BERG. The latter was a volunteer in the 2nd Battery and was wounded in the arm. His wife used to go to the Military Hospital every week handing in parcels, until he was transferred to SHAMSHUIPO Camp. I understand the treatment and food at the Hospital are better than in the Camps, as Mrs. SELWYN-CLARKE, assisted by Mrs. BERG, Mrs. ODELL, Miss HAHN, and others, handed in considerable quantities of food and medicines every week, to a value of about 1,400 or H.K. $5,600. The financial side was arranged by Dr. SELWYN-CLARKE. The general state of health at SHAMSHUIPO has been rather bad, with a high percentage of deaths and sickness. The small field hospital inside the Camp is full, and only in very serious cases patients are sent over to Bowen Road and very often too late.\n\nFrom our house in Bowen Road, we used to see coffins covered with the Union Jack being carried out of the Hospital quite frequently and buried on the hillside.\n\nIn July, 1942, the value of the Hongkong Dollars depreciated to the rate of 4 to 1, and the Military Yen has since been the only acceptable currency for payment of Government bills, tram, bus and ferry fares, etc. Prices went up suddenly after the drop in exchange sometimes twice or three times in Yen compared with previous quotations in Dollars. A tin costing $2 before would be priced at Y4 or Y6, thus putting the cost of living for those who had to depend on a limited amount of Hongkong dollars to an extremely high level. Shortage of food was beginning to be acute, and before and during the Chinese New Year, there was practically no meat, pork and fish in the market. There was a ration scheme for rice, flour, sugar and peanut oil, as follows:\n\n| Category | \nRice |",
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        "content_text": "196\n\ncombination of the safe after RFEVES left, was absent right from the hostilities to the surrender of Hong Kong and did not show up until the Japs had taken charge of the city. Then he came back and sneaked into the office to open the safe and took away the gold coins which he said you had entrusted to his care. He also took away all the papers a whole stack of them which he said were your Insurance papers....There was also H.K.$100 which he said was Imprest Cash which he shared with me as we were both broke. From what he told me, my father's house was looted and the whole family including Louis was later evacuated by the Portuguese Consul to Macao where they were under the support of the Portuguese Govt. along with other Portuguese evacuees from Hong Kong,\n\n(N) Letter from KU LAN SUN, Anderson, Meyer & Co., Chungking, dated 30.4.42.\n\n\"I left Hong Kong on the 10th March and arrived in Kweilin on the 26th.....It is very regrettable that the H.K. office, showroom and godown attached to the office have been entirely looted, even the safes, desks etc., have been removed away. During the fighting in H.K. Mr FORBES gave one office key to MONTALTO (Service and Shipping man) and the other was kept by Mr FORBES. I was informed that the refrigerators and the electrical apparatus in the show room and also the materials like K & E lamps etc., in the godown were taken away through the arrangement made by MONTALTO with the Japanese. The Cashier CHEN took H.K.$3000 from office safe and later on he merely said that the money was looted but without sufficient explanation. I find that the characters of both MONTALTO and CHEN are very suspicious in the Company's service.\n\nThe H.K. office staff only received December salaries but due to the lack of five and ten dollar notes, they only received about half. Before FORBES was interned he signed cheques as advanced salaries for Jan. and Feb. but these were rejected by the Japanese who control the H.K. and Shanghai Bank. I tried hard to locate FORBES immediately after fall of H.K. but all in vain, therefore I did not know what I should do for our office. After being interned, it was absolutely impossible to visit him.\n\nI intend to wait in H.K. for the proper liquidation of H.K. office as the British did for the German firms when war broke out, but nothing being done. I found everything has gone, no use for me to stay there any longer....Mr HALE came to my room in Gloucester Hotel on 22nd Dec. in full fighting equipment.\n\nSometime in February I learned from H.K. newspapers a list of wounded volunteers including one Mr HALE. But I had no way to ascertain if he is our Mr HALE. Later one foreign friend who ran away from the concentration camp told me that Mr HALE was alright but interned. When the fighting was on I met Mr BARNES of Innes and Riddle who also sheltered in the Gloucester Hotel and I believe he is interned. I also met Mr OWEN of Parke Davies and Mr DOWN of Johnson and Johnson on the street just before they were interned.'\n\n#1\n\nENGLISH GIRL FREE AND NURSING IN HOSPITAL,\n\n(O) Letter No.\"E\" quoted above states:- \"JOAN CHALLINOR was not interned but was helping to nurse at the Military Hospital.\" NOTE: This is the hospital in Bowen Road.\n\nTHE SURRENDER TOOK MEN IN ISOLATED PLACES BY SURPRISE.\n\n(P) Letter from Father RAPHAEL, C.P., Catholic Mission, Supu, Hunan, to the Very Rev. FATHER PROVINCIAL, Union City, New Jersey, U.S.A. dated 6.4.42.\n\nThis is a report to the Head of the Mission and though no actual source is quoted appears to be reliable. I think the order is Passionists.\n\n\"The Fathers at Maryknoll House at Stanley were taken by\n\nPage 172A/4\n\n1420/10",
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        "content_text": "54065\n\n102\n\n|_\n\nCLOSED\n\nUNTIL\n\n1992.\n\n1941\n\nHAYES\n\nDNO co' 129\n\n54065\n\n127/590/4\n\nUNION INSURANCE COMPANY, CANTON\n\nHONG-KONG AND SHANGHAI BANK,\n\nROW H\n\nCOMPANIES\n\nTEMPORARY TRANSFER\n\nOF REGISTERED\n\nOFFICES\n\n  \n    Previous\n    4/3\n    54065/40\n    Mr Mumm\n    13\n    R.118.\n  \n  \n    \n    5/3\n    \n    \n    \n    R. 83.\n  \n  \n    \n    7/3\n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Subsequent\n    \n    Pricedents (295) 25/146.\n    \n    \n    R.83\n  \n  \n    \n    15\n    \n    25 Mr Monson\n    4/6\n    83\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    12/12\n    PUT BY\n  \n  \n    \n    13\n    \n    Mr\n    13\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    55084/42 Eastern\n    Mr. Moncon\n    6/2\n    R. 83\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    Mr Jobbet (13)\n    71~\n    1972\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    Mr Manson\n    16/2\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    The Mauser CD Tels\n    \n    \n    R.83\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    17/12\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    Her thou so\n    Σ\n    25/16\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    In June 9\n    31/12 Sir S. Abschon's\n    1/1.\n    83\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    PUT BY\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    Mr Nose\n    25\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    Mr Hebler\n    261\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    Mr Fiss\n    1/1\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    MV Cani\n    \n    14\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    Sw S. Abraham\n    14.\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    to Gear.\n    15- Many auton lo Tel.\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    Suchen\n    11/12\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    C. Leb\n    \n    \n    R:83\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    R 116\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    h.83\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    His thousan\n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    RAPUT BY\n  \n  \n    \n    1811\n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    22%\n    \n    3/1\n    12/2\n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    Sirl. Bushe\n    26\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    kl Leck\n    27/2\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    287\n    \n    \n    \n    F101\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    R83\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    4/2\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    FILE A. C.) (16) ff\n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    Mr Cami\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    Mir Gert the\n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    れ\n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    Clawne\n    Z\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    2/1\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    Co Tel Seet\n    2/1 Tel CD\n    \n    R.83\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    (1228).\n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    Wt. 30384/7.\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    17,000.\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    11/38.\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    N.P.Co.\n    G.882/77a\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    13",
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        "content_text": "I. A.K.\n\nTel. 87 leerei.\n\n4.2.4\n\nMr Hibber\n\nWe would be grateful for your advice on this telegram. The Union Insurance Society of Hong Kong has enquired in which category their headquarter's business is to be regarded as being under enemy occupation from the 1940 perspective described.\n\nMost Immediate.\n\n6/2.\n\nThe only British territories which are in enemy occupation at the present moment are the Channel Islands and British Somaliland. No official pronouncement that these territories are to be regarded as such for the purposes of the Trading with the Enemy Act has ever been made.\n\nWe had better ask the Board of Trade for advice regarding the precise reply to be made to the question in paragraph 1 of the Hong Kong telegram, and I have written semi-officially to the appropriate officer.\n\nMr. Monson to see after action.\n\n7/3\n\n2 To Campling - (~(i)\"\n\n7/2/41.\n\n8/2/41\n\n3. Board of Trade\n\nCos 148/41 T.E.\n\n22-2-41\n\nI presume that we have passed on the substance of this to H.K. accordingly.\n\n4034 70mm. 25/2.\n\nI have stipulated allowances to land personnel so...\n\n...\n\nFor G. Burke shade house Ramspt in Wais file aw...\n\n...\n\nPage 77/2\n\n \n \n\nPage 77/2\n\n \n \n\nPage 77/2\n\n \n7/2",
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        "content_text": "50 \n\nLondon, S.W.1. \n\nTelephone No. WHITEHALL 5140. \n\nAny reply to this communication should quote the following reference \n\nCos.148/41 T.E. \n\nBOARD OF TRADE, \n\nGREAT-GEORGE-STREET, \n\nMILLBANK, \n\n22nd February, 1941. \n\nDear Hibbert, \n\nYour letter of the 8th February, reference 54065/41 \n\nabout the Union Insurance Society of Canton. \n\nIt is not easy to give a precise answer to the question raised by the Governor of Hong Kong beyond saying that the enemy status of a company (not incorporated in Germany or Italy) does not depend on the location of its registered office, and that, therefore, a British company established and registered in Hong Kong would not automatically become an \"enemy\" if the colony were occupied by the enemy. Whether it would in fact be an \"enemy\" would depend on whether its circumstances would bring it within the definition contained in sub-section (c) or (e) of Section 2 (1) of the Trading with the Enemy Act. \n\nIf, after the occupation of Hong Kong, the persons controlling the Company reside and the business of the Company is carried on outside the colony and in non-enemy territory, it would not be an \"enemy\". \n\nYours sincerely, \n\nMaryeny \n\nSJ. CAMPLING \n\nJ. G. Hibbert, Esq.",
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        "content_text": "AKC\n\n4232-150) Wt. 35815-61 10,000 (*5444-150) Wt. 45767-68 30,000\n\nC. O.\n\nMr. Cade 1/2\n\nMr. Adobert\n\nMr.\n\nSir A. Burns.\n\n12/39 T.S. 695 2/40 T.S. 695\n\nMr. G. L. M. Clauson.\n\nMr. C. J. Jeffries.\n\nMr. A. J. Darve.\n\nSir J. Shuckburgh.\n\nPermt. U.S. of S.\n\nParly. U.S. of S.\n\nSecretary of State.\n\nDRAFT.\n\nS. J. Campling Eny, O.P.C. (Companion Dept.\n\nBoard of Trade\n\nClarince House\n\nMatthew Parker Street\n\nNo.87 secret of 4.2.41\n\n(1)\n\nFURTHER ACTION.\n\ninsicutes hast Lion Office in Society\n\nhan adview her\n\nan Congramy blated bas if a Sociury her uncised in ohray Kong it works not autonically ban be regarded\n\nas\n\nan \"enemy\" worn 0.16. Jusing wine & Enemy Acs, the comb of enemy\n\nmcupation oth Coley.\n\nAs\n\nyou\n\nwill su, the\n\n54065, 41 H.K.\n\nRo for Mr. Hibbert's rig\n\nAusd 3\n\nIF\n\nDear Campling,\n\n8. Feb. 1941.\n\nWe should be grateful for your adince\n\nas to the proper auswer to be returned to the question asted in the first paragraft of the endured arby\n\nof a Jagran from the Ever. of mong Kong.\n\nThe point is snipsly his : The Union Insurance Society of tempting Corintion is a Brited company established and regis tõed in Hong Kong. Practically all its shared alders and British and most of ito fronds are never it in the\n\nbung apputersin\n\nby its Land Office\n\nEupine. The Society, was adorned that in the\n\nof the possibility & stang event of trong Hong being mowpon by the Japanese Kony becoming every-orcepsies Teritory, way sauny\n\nregistered in the lolong world automatically the\n\npurposes seemed to be an enemy for the kur pores of the\n\nTrading with the Examy best.\n\ndecided to\n\ntherefore remove the Mad\n\n16\n\nSyaney, New South Wales. The Pelment\n\nOther companies registered in Hong Kong contemplate doing the bume thing but word a leile to knold in the first insimes\n\nwhether the Union Insurance society\n\ncomectly a women.\n\nwere\n\nwhich\n\nSoumor wishes to kar when his advice is comes, in now to each his to fuel wik\n\nenglities firm\n\nLISN J. G. PIZJERT.\n\nfor an aspardly\n\ninfompleting similes\n\nPage 50\n\nPage 51",
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        "content_text": "CO\n\nCYPHER TELEGRAM\n\n54065/4/\n\nNEUE IATION\n\n-52 END\n\nO.A.G.\n\nD. 4th February, 1941, R. 5th\n\nNo. 87 Secret.\n\n07.15 hrs.\n\nReceived\n\nin\n\nHONG KONG.\n\n4/-/40 Your telegram No. 617 of 1940.\n\nRegistry\n\n5 FEB\n\nAs the whole question of need for removal of registered office of a company is dependent on correctness of advice given from Union Insurance Society Office in London that under Trading with the Enemy Legislation and Defence Regulations in England a British Company though having extensive business and branch offices in other parts of Empire has not been regarded as \"Enemy\" if the territory where registered office was located came under Enemy control, a definite pronouncement on precise position in this respect is requested for future guidance.\n\nUnder existing law here, loss of revenue from estate duty on shares of companies so moving and stamp duty on share transfers is involved, and if legal position under Trading with Enemy Regulations is as above stated, will you consider Dominion legislation under which, subject to suitable safeguards, disability might be removed so as to protect companies which remain, or alternately to preserve estate and stamp duty for Colony of company's original domicile.\n\nUnion Insurance has moved and others may contemplate following.",
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        "content_text": "# APPENDIX I \n\nvii\n\ncontinue\n\n**(D) Non-Government Associations.**\n\nHong Kong University Alumni Association.\n\n**(E) Individuals.**\n\nE.O. Cook, University of Hong Kong. M... da Silva, Solicitor.\n\n**(F) Companies.**\n\n| Company |\n|---------|\n| Butterfield & Swire |\n| Cable & Wireless Ltd. |\n| China Motor Bus Co. Ltd. |\n| Chinese Manufacturers Union |\n| Dodwell & Co. Ltd. |\n| Gilman & Co. Ltd. |\n| Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce |\n| Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co. Ltd. |\n| Hong Kong Social Welfare Council |\n| Hong Kong Tramways Ltd. |\n| Hong Kong & Taipoa Dock Co. Ltd. |\n| Taikoo Dockyard & Engineering Company of Hong Kong Ltd. |\n| Union Insurance Society of Canton |\n\n28",
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        "content_text": "## Storage of the Film Scrap\n\n50. In September, 1947, a consignment of approximately 30 tons of cinematograph film scrap arrived in the Colony; it had originally been consigned to Shanghai, but in view of the import regulations prevailing in that port, had been redirected to the Hong Kong Branch of its consignees, the Oriental Development Corporation. The Secretary of the branch was unable personally to secure storage space for what he knew to be dangerous cargo, and turned it over to the China Travel Service. Mr. Benjamin Lee of the latter organisation in his evidence stated that, having failed to arrange storage in the Kowloon Godowns for reasons which he could not remember, he arranged storage in the Wing On Godowns, probably after a telephone conversation with a member of the godown office staff. He was aware of the exact contents of the drums, because the bill of lading had described the cargo as 144 drums of \"nitro-cellulose film scrap\". The cargo was delivered to the Wing On Godown No. 1 on 22nd September, 1947, and a godown warrant for its storage was handed to the tallyman of the China Travel Service. The godown warrant which was eventually passed to the owner was written out wholly in Chinese characters, and the cargo was described as 膠片碎 (`Kau pin sui`).\n\nThe warrant was signed by Wong Siu Keung (deceased). The drums of film scrap were entered in the placement-book of Godown No. 1, probably by Yeung Yung San (deceased), as 膠片碎 (`kif- Kau pin sui`).\n\nA similar cargo of film scrap, that used by the Assistant Government Chemist in his investigation, had been stored in the China Union Corporation godown, and a godown warrant in English had been issued. The contents of the drums were described on this warrant as 舊照相軟片 (`Kau chiu sheung yuen pin`), also in English, as \"nitro-cellulose film scrap\". An entry in the placement-book disclosed that on 24th November, 1947 the film scrap was removed to Godown No. 5, for reasons unknown, but we consider that as Godown No. 1 was not rated as a \"hazardous godown\" for insurance purposes, the intention had always been to store this... \n\n24 \nof tallymen permanently connected with each godown. \n\nMovement of goods was largely effected by casual labour, employed on a more or less permanent basis.\n\nPage 45",
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        "content_text": "## APPENDIX I\n\n### B. Members of the Wing On Company Staff\n\n| Name | Position |\n| --- | --- |\n| KWOK LAM PO | Chief Manager, Ting On Company |\n| LAM WAN KUI | Director, Wing On Company |\n| KWOK KAR NIN | Accountant, Wing On Godown |\n| LAU CHOR TING | Book-keeper, Wing On Godown |\n| LAM YUET MOON | Liftman, Wing On Godown No. 2 |\n| MA PO | Tallyman, Wing On Godown |\n| LO SIU | Casual Coolie, Wing On Godown |\n| KWOK TING WOON | Retired Head Foreman, Wing On Godowns |\n| IP KA KEE | Clerk, Wing On Company Rent Department |\n\n### C. Persons Connected with the Storage goods in the Wing On Godowns\n\n| Name | Position |\n| --- | --- |\n| ARTHUR NG SEE SHEUNG | Surety, Oriental Development Corporation |\n| LAU TING CHUNG | Accountant, Oriental Development Corporation |\n| BENJAMIN LEE | Assistant Manager, China Travel Service |\n| LEUNG HON CHEE | Tallyman, China Travel Service |\n| T.M. KING | Manager, Hong Kong Branch China Insurance Company |\n| C.T. WOO | Chemist, Tonley Company |\n| LEE HON MING | Tallyman, Tonley Company |\n\n### D. Miscellaneous Witnesses\n\n| Name | Position |\n| --- | --- |\n| DR. D.W. GOULD | Hong Kong University Staff |\n| H. GEARY GARDNER | Manager, Union Insurance Society of Canton |\n| G.W.K. CRAWFORD | Meter Superintendent, Hong Kong Electric Company |\n| TSE PING NAM | Manager, Kwong On Building Construction Company |\n| H.B. GOULD | Works Superintendent, Hong Kong and China Gas Company |\n| PANG CHIN FAN | Clerk, Hong Kong & China Gas Company |",
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        "content_text": "## CONTRIBUTIONS TO HONG KONG WAR MEMORIAL FUND\n\n67\n\n| Name | Amount | Name | Amount |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Blake, Mr. R. H. | 100.00 | Chanel Trading Co. | 100.00 |\n| Blake, Mr. & Mrs. R. N. | 100.00 | Anonymous |  |\n| Bomber Fund Balance | 33,823.07 | Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China | 5,000.00 |\n| Archbutt, G. S. | 1,500.00 |  | 25,000.00 |\n| Botelho & Co., A. G. | 200.00 | Chase Bank | 1,000.00 |\n| Archee, Katie | 25.00 |  | 2,000.00 |\n| Argyle Street Settlement of Br. Mr. A. W. de | 100.00 | Chau, Hon. Dr. S. N. | 1,000.00 |\n|  | 100.00 | Chau, Hon. Mr. & Mrs. T. N. | 1,000.00 |\n| Bremmer, Mr. & Mrs. A. A. | 100.00 | Chaun, Dr. K. W. | 500.00 |\n| Brett, Mr. & Mrs. F. | 5.00 | Cheque | 127.37 |\n| Argyle Street Settlement of Cheque | 201.00 | Armstrong, Mr. & Mrs. | 25.00 |\n|  | 250.00 | British American Tobacco Co. | 20,000.00 |\n|  | 200.00 | British Traders Insurance Co. | 20,000.00 |\n| Arnhem | 20.00 | Chellaram, Messrs. D. | 200.00 |\n| Arnhold Trading Co. | 5,000.00 | Cheng, K. C. | 5.00 |\n| Bazaar Fund | 4,266.78 | Cheng Kum Wan | 10.00 |\n| Ash, Mr. & Mrs. | 300.00 | Cheong Hing Hon, Mr. & Mrs. | 100.00 |\n| (In Memory of) | 10.00 | Broker | 100.00 |\n| Asia Agencies | 100.00 | Cheong Kee Bank | 200.00 |\n| Asia Co. | 100.00 | Cherrill, R. I. | 250.00 |\n| A.P.C. (S.C.) Ltd. | 15,000.00 | Browne, Mr. & Mrs. C. W. | 20.00 |\n| Associated China Traders | 100.00 | Brown, P. | 50.00 |\n| (In memory of) | 500.00 | Brutton, G. K. Hall- | 100.00 |\n| Atkins, Miss Edna | 15.00 | Cheung Chau Government School Staff & Pupils | 162.70 |\n| Au Boon Haw | 10,000.00 | Cheung Chui | 80.00 |\n| Au Kwok Leung | 20.00 | Cheung, K, H. | 30.00 |\n|  | 50.00 | Cheverst, Mr. & Mrs. | 50.00 |\n| Builders & Traders Ltd. | 100.00 | Chi Hang Middle School | 429.90 |\n| Bunnan Tong & Co. | 1,500.00 | China Dispensary | 100.00 |\n| Burge Far East Agencies. H.K. Bank | 25.00 | China Electric Manufacturing Co. | 100.00 |\n|  | 20.00 |  | 15.00 |\n| B. B. | 100.00 |  | 10.00 |\n| Ballantyne, D. L. | 100.00 | Bank of Canton | 1,000.00 |\n| Bank of China | 5,000.00 | Butterfield & Swire.. | 100,000.00 |\n| (in memory of Edmunds & Sister) | 100.00 | Butterfield & Swire-Chinese Staff. in memory of Mr. Mok Yue Yan | 50.00 |\n| A.B.C. Commercial Service A Day's Pay a Month | 50.00 | China Emporium Ltd. | 1,500.00 |\n| A.R.P. Wardens Western Division | 250.00 | China Entertainment & Land Investment Co., Ltd. | 1,000.00 |\n| Bank of Kwangsi | 300.00 | Chinese Estates Ltd. | 1,000.00 |\n| Bank Line Ltd. | 5,000.00 |  | 104.00 |\n| Banque Belge Pour L'Entranger | 2,000.00 | C. I. B. A, | 10.00 |\n| Banque de L'Indo Chine | 2,000.00 | Caldbeck Macgregor & Co., Ltd. | 427.00 |\n| Barma. Messrs. H. T. | 500.00 | Camp Pay 1941 | 50.40 |\n| Adamson, Mr. & Mrs. | 825.00 | China Fleet Club Members | 1,000.00 |\n| Canton Insurance Office Ltd. | 50,000.00 | China International Commer-cial Co. | 100.00 |\n| Barnes, J. I. | 50.00 |  | 1,000.00 |\n| Air Headquarters, R.A.F. | 45.00 | Canton Overseas Trading Co. | 500.00 |\n| Barrow, Edgar (In memory of) | 25.00 | Carey, F. R. L. | 100.00 |\n| Allied Trading Co. | 100.00 | China Light & Power Co., Ltd. | 25,000.00 |\n|  | 1.000.00 | China Motor Bus Co., Ltd. | 2,000.00 |\n| American Express Co. | 100.00 | Carey, G. J. P. | 20.00 |\n| Barry, F. C. (Mr. & Mrs.)... | 100.00 | Carvalho, Miss E. | 25.00 |\n| Batten & Co., Ltd. | 100.00 | China National Airways Corporation | 50.00 |\n| American International Under-writers | 2,000.00 | Cassidy, Mr. & Mrs. | 150.00 |\n| Begbie, Dr. & Mrs. | 200.00 | China Products Trading Co. | 100.00 |\n| Belilios Public School | 800.00 | Cathay Pacific Airways | 500.00 |\n| Amoy Canning Corporation Ltd. | 200.00 | China Provident Loan & Mortgage Co., Ltd. | 10.000.00 |\n| Anderson, In Memory of | 3,098.61 | Catholic Truth Society | 250.00 |\n| Anderson, Dr. & Mrs., a/c | 20.00 | Centime | 225.00 |\n| Fellowship of the Bellows—A a/c |  | China & South Sea Bank Ltd. | 500.00 |\n| Fellowship of the Bellows-B a/c | 3,023.07 | Central Cold Storage | 50.00 |\n|  |  | Central Trading Co. | 100.00 |\n| Benson, Mr. D. | 500.00 | Chan, Mr. & Mrs. A. K. | 500.00 |\n| Bentley, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur. | 150.00 | Chinese Art Gallery | 30.00 |\n| Bently. Mr. & Mrs. H. M | 100.00 | Chan Fung Chan (Mrs.) | 20.00 |\n| Bercovitch, Miss R. | 30.00 | Chan. H. | 10.00 |\n| Bernachi, Brook | 200.00 | Chinese Gold & Silver Exchange Society | 1,200.00 |\n| Best, Henry Cudogan J. A. Vint (In memory of) D. J. Delany | 100.00 | Chan Hau Po & Co. | 100.00 |\n| Blackall. Sir Henry & Lady... | 300.00 | Chinese Manufacturer's Union | 200.00 |\n| Blackwood. Mr. & Mrs. J. A. | 250.00 | Chan Man Cheong Bank | 50.00 |\n| Blair & Co. | 1,000.00 | Chinese Optical Co. | 100.00 |\n| Blake. D. H. | 1,000.00 | Chan Man Fat Bank | 50.00 |\n|  |  | Chinese Postal Remittances & Savings Bank | 1,000.00 |\n| Annett, Mr. & Mrs. M. A. | 100.00 | Ching Cheung Co., Ltd. | 100.00 |\n| Annett Ltd., M. A. | 250.00 | Chiu Chow Chamber of Commerce | 100.00 |\n| Ansard, In Memory of | 100.00 | Chan Wai Fu | 10.00 |\n|  |  | Chan Say | 20.00 |\n|  |  | Chan Tat Ling | 30.00 |\n|  |  | Chang, H. T. | 100.00 |\n|  |  | Chin Kok Foo | 30.00 |",
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T. | 25.00 |\n| Lee Cheng Bank | 50.00 | Mackintosh Ltd. | 100.00 | National Industrial Bank of China | 200.00 | Paulin & Co. | 50.00 |\n| Lee In Cheung | 1,000.00 | Mai Kan, Mrs. | 50.00 | National Trading Corporation | 30.00 | Peak Tramways | 1,000.00 |\n| Lee, I. C. | 10.00 | Man Hing Hong | 50.00 | Nederlandsch Indische Handelsbank | 2,000.00 | Pearce, Mr. T. A. | 25.00 |\n| Lee Po | 100.00 | Man Lee Bank | 1,000.00 | Nederlandsche Handel-Maatschappij N.V. | 2,000.00 | Penn, Mr. & Mrs. A. H. | 50.00 |\n| Lee, S. W. | 10,000.00 | Manners & Co., John | 1,000.00 | Nesteroff, Mr. & Mrs. | 20.00 | Peter, Mr. & Mrs. J. | 80.00 |\n| Lee & Co., Ltd., S. W. | 100.00 | Mansion Trading Co. | 100.00 | New Asia Development Syndicate | 50.00 | Petit, Mr. M. E. | 1,000.00 |\n| Lee Yuen Bun | 100.00 | Manufacturers Bank of China | 200.00 | New England Co. | 1,000.00 | Pettz, Newland & Co., Ltd. | 50.00 |\n| Leong Estates Ltd., Henry G. | 500.00 | Marconi China Ltd. | 100.00 | Newton, Dr. I. | 100.00 | Phillips, Messrs. and E. C. Drown | 100.00 |\n| Lepack Co. | 100.00 | Marshall, Mr. & Mrs. G. L. | 100.00 | Ng Lee Pui | 100.00 | Pinna, Mr. & Mrs. A. R. de | 25.00 |\n| Leung Yew | 1,000.00 | Martin, G. P. de | 100.00 | Ng Wah | 500.00 | Po Sam On | 10.00 |\n| Leung Yew Chung | 20.00 | Mason, Mr. & Mrs. Stanley | 375.00 | Ng Wai Ting | 20.00 | Po Seng Bank | 200.00 |\n| Leung Yuk Kee | 100.00 | May, J. A. 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        "content_text": "## 87\n\n**Translation**\n\nNo. 81-A\n\nReceived in the Foreign Office June 23, 1948\n\nThe Embassy of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics present their compliments to the Foreign Office and, with reference to the Embassy's note No. 41-A of 16th March 1948 regarding the payment to the Soviet authorities of insurance compensation for the Steamers \"Simpheropol\" and \"Svirstroi\", has the honour to request the Foreign Office to inform the War Risks Insurance Office that the Embassy requests this Office to expedite an answer to the question set forth in the said note.\n\nLondon, 22nd June 1948\n\nForeign Office,\nLondon",
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        "content_text": "## Translation\n\n**No. 41-A**\n\nReceived in the Foreign Office March 16, 1948.\n\nThe Embassy of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics present their compliments to the Foreign Office and, on the instructions of the Government of the U.S.S.R., have the honour to communicate the following:\n\nThe Soviet steamers \"Simferopol\" and \"Svirstroi\" were, during their stay in Hong Kong, insured against war risk by the British War Risk Insurance Office from the 12th December 1941 to the 12th January 1942 for a sum of £55,000 sterling each.\n\nAfter the occupation of Hong Kong by the Japanese armies, the above vessels were seized on 18th December 1941 by the Japanese military authorities. On the orders of the Command of the Japanese army, the crews of the Soviet vessels were forcibly removed from the vessels. At the same time, Japanese Naval flags were raised on the vessels in place of the Russian flags. Boards bearing Japanese stencilled inscriptions, analogous to those fastened by the Japanese military authorities to buildings, warehouses, banks, and other industrial objects seized by them, were attached to the bridges of the vessels.\n\nThe repeated protests of the Embassy of the U.S.S.R. in Tokyo to the Japanese Government against the seizure of the vessels, and demands for the release of the said vessels, did not lead to positive results.\n\nIn connexion with the seizure of the said ships, the British War Risk Insurance Office was informed that the owners of the vessels were abandoning the insured vessels \"Simferopol\" and \"Svirstroi\" in favour of the insurers and requested that the insurance compensation should be paid out to them. However, the British War Risk Insurance Office demanded additional proof of the seizure of the said vessels.\n\nIn/...",
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        "content_text": "Kowloon Trades Union Council, a society with Kuomintang sympathies.\n\nof the remaining unions, 45 with membership of 48,413 are affiliated to the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions a Communist organisation in close touch with the Chinese Communist Party in Canton and probably completely dominated by them.\n\nThis position is extremely undesirable, and in the event of co-ordinated strike action, could bring the Government of the Colony to a standstill.\n\nIn view of the special privileges accorded Governments Servants, it is proposed that no Government servant should be a member of any trade union, the membership of which is not confined exclusively to Government servants except with the specific consent of the Governor.\n\nLittle is known of the 72 Employers Associations.\n\nAbout half the registered trade unions are controlled by one or other of the Federations, the remainder have resisted domination.\n\nRecently new unions have been formed, particularly in the utilities industries, because of the dissatisfaction of the members with organisations under the control of the Federations.\n\nThere is the usual tendency among members to regard unions as a group of officials to decide policy and secure higher rates of pay.\n\nIndustrial grievances in some instances are very real and it is an unfortunate truism that strikes which produce favourable results from the workers' point of view, encourage further strikes.\n\nThe average trade union is badly managed, many being conducted for the benefit of the few leaders. The secret ballot is unknown and intimidation widespread. The attitude of many members is to regard the payment of their subscriptions as an insurance that they will be left to work in peace. The reformation of the majority of the existing trade unions is a formidable task - and will take a long time. It cannot be shouldered entirely by the Department of Labour whose function in the future should be to advise. The staff of the Department of Labour must be strictly impartial in all their dealings. Increased prestige would accrue if the status of the Commissioner of Labour was made equivalent to the Secretary for Chinese Affairs.\n\nA close watch on the utilisation of the funds of the trade unions, particularly during the formative",
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        "content_text": "34\n\nTABLE OF CONTENTS\n\nPAGE\n\nI. Introduction\n\n1\n\nII. General\n\n6\n\nIII. Labour Policy\n\n10\n\nIV. Trade Unions\n\n11\n\nV. Trade Union Federations\n\n18\n\nVI. Workmen's Compensation\n\n20\n\nVII. Employment Code Legislation\n\n22\n\nVIII. Employment Exchanges & Unemployment Insurance\n\n26\n\nIX. Relief Works\n\n30\n\nX. Fair Wage Clauses in Public Contracts\n\n32\n\nXI. Wage Rates & the Cost of Living\n\n33\n\nXII. Hours of Work\n\n39\n\nXIII. Trade Boards\n\n42\n\nXIV. Arbitration & Conciliation\n\n45\n\nXV. Works Committees & Whitley Machinery\n\n46\n\nXVI. Strikes & Collective Bargaining\n\n48\n\nXVII. Courts of Inquiry\n\n50\n\nXVIII. Publicity\n\n51\n\nXIX. Statistics\n\n53\n\nXX. Inspection of Factories and Workshops\n\n55\n\nXXI. Training within Industry\n\n57\n\nXXII. Apprentices Legislation\n\n58\n\nXXIII. Surveys\n\n59\n\nXXIV. Hong Kong Industries\n\n...\n\nXXV. Organisation & Staffing of the Department of Labour\n\n...\n\nXXVI. Programme of Action\n\n67\n\nXXVII. Summary of Recommendations\n\n68\n\n69\n\n588",
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        "content_text": "APPENDICES\n\nPAGE\n\n1.\n\nExtract from the report of Mr. H. R. Butters dealing with the history of the trade union movement in China up to 1939.\n\n72\n\n2.\n\nHong Kong Trade Unions and Guilds as at 1st January, 1951.\n\n78\n\n3.\n\nHong Kong Registered Trade Unions affiliated to the Hong Kong and Kowloon Trades Union Council\n\n91\n\n4.\n\nHong Kong Registered Trade Unions affiliated to the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions\n\n94\n\n5.\n\nSuggested \"Court of Inquiry\" Legislation\n\n96\n\n6.\n\nDraft of suggested \"Employment Code.\"\n\n98\n\n7.\n\nSuggested amendment and amplification of the Trade Union and Trade Disputes Ordinance.\n\n108\n\n8.\n\nTranslation of the Unemployment Scheme promulgated by the People's Republic of China\n\n110\n\n9.\n\nTranslation of Sickness, Disablement, Old age, and Maternity Insurance legislation promulgated by the People's Republic of China.\n\n118\n\n10.\n\nSuggested draft bill to ensure the payment of Workmen's Accident Compensation and to provide for the rehabilitation of disabled workers.\n\n128\n\n11.\n\nBasis of cost of living statistics for the purpose of \"rehabilitation allowances\" and cost of living trends during 1950.\n\n132\n\n12.\n\nList of industries in Hong Kong carried on in Registered Factories.\n\n134\n\n13.\n\nSuggested organisation of the Department of Labour.\n\n139\n\n14.\n\nSuggested programme of action.\n\n140\n\n15.\n\nSuggested directive to the Labour Officer responsible for the development of the trade union movement in Hong Kong.\n\n141\n\n16.\n\nOfficial Holidays.\n\n143\n\n17.\n\nSuggested constitution of proposed Interim Joint Council,\n\n144\n\n18.\n\nFood Prices as at 10th February, 1951.\n\n147\n\n35",
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        "content_text": "5\n\n+\n\n29.\n\nThe new\n\nConditions in China, however, are changing. Communist China, contrary to all tradition in that country, would seem to be developing a passion for progress and honesty in administration. Since the inauguration of the Central People's Government of the People's Republic of China, there has not only been a spate of social legislation, but there would seem to have been a genuine attempt to implement the law. Factory inspection, with particular reference to health and safety, has been developed and extended, and schemes of social security covering sickness, accidents, unemployment, maternity, and old age have been inaugurated (see appendices 8 and 9). These schemes, it is true, are to be financed mainly by direct taxation of employers and are to be operated by the Trade Unions.\n\n30.\n\nThese Chinese Communist Trade Unions, however, now seem to be imbued with a degree of honesty of purpose and integrity hitherto unknown, as is evidenced by many reports from China like the following translation from the Chinese Daily Worker of August 1950:\n\n31.\n\n\"Accounts trouble was as common as 'bureaucracy'. The Tsinan Trade Union Council in Shantung summed up its findings unspairingly. There is no organisation, no discipline, no system of receipts, no budget, and no accounts. Expenses were chaotic. Fourteen basic organisations had never collected membership fees, and embezzlement and corruption were found in many unions. The Peking Trade Union Council discovered irregularities in eight subordinate unions. Cadres of the Bathhouse Workers' Union gave themselves a travelling allowance of $20,000 a month. The Brick Makers' Union bought a fountain pen for each Committee member out of cultural and educational funds. The Tientsin Trade Union Council had more to say on the same subject. 'In many unions, nobody is responsible for the safeguarding and use of funds. Generally, there is no proper accounting system.' The Council's Auditing Committee discovered 'waste, corruption, losses, unexplained expenses, and confusion of accounts' in most unions. Altogether, 83 cases of embezzlement and misappropriation of funds were brought to light. Cadres of two union organisations were found to have spent two-thirds of the unions' funds on travelling expenses. The Union of the Mat Workers' Co-operative threw a farewell party for a cadre out of labour insurance funds.\"\n\nIf that degree of honesty and self-criticism is maintained and currency and prices stabilised, as they would seem to have been, there would appear to be a distinct probability that the operation of the new national schemes of social security, which the trade unions are to control, will be more successful in achieving social progress than anything hitherto known in China.\n\n32.\n\nIt will, I think, be generally agreed that in no circumstances must real wages or social conditions in Hong Kong lag behind those enjoyed by the peoples of Communist China.\n\n35.\n\nThe workers in the Colony, encouraged by one or other of the \"Federations\", will be constantly looking over their shoulders at progress in China, and Communist agitators will exploit to the full any lack of progress by what they will term \"reactionary imperialists\". The aim, therefore, must be to achieve a reasonably high material standard of life and social security for the maximum number of people, particularly those who are normally resident in the Colony and regard Hong Kong as their home.\n\n40",
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        "content_text": "·15 -\n\n50\n\n100.\n\nWorks Committees would encourage both sides to realise that there are often two or more sides to most problems, none of which may be wholly right or wholly wrong. They would learn to sort these out in the give and take of debate conducted in an atmosphere of mutual respect and this could not but be advantageous to both sides. Even more strenuous efforts than hitherto should therefore be made to secure some form of machinery for Joint Consultation at local level.\n\n101.\n\nThe average workers' trade union is badly managed, and an appreciable volume of the expenditure of the majority of the unions is illegal and there seems little doubt that many of them are being conducted for the benefit of a few leaders who, in trade unionism, have found an easy way of making a good living and at the same time forwarding their political creeds and objectives. The secret ballot is virtually unknown and intimidation is widespread. The confiscation of tools as a method of recruitment by coercion is not unknown and there has even been a case of murder resulting from a desire by a particular union to restrict entry into the trade.\n\n102.\n\nOne registered union admitted the expenditure of as much as $43,000 in the year on entertainment and high expenditure on feasts is not at all unusual.\n\n103.\n\nPolicy is dictated by a few leaders and there would seem to be a distinct lack of interest in the activities of most unions by the majority of the members. Many of the workers are not unused to this kind of domination. Cash shortages in union accounts are almost invariably dealt with by writing off the sum concerned. It seems by no means unusual for trade union members to regard payment of their subscriptions and levies imposed as a form of insurance so as to ensure that they will be left alone to pursue their work in peace. In other cases, the union's death benefit scheme is an added attraction.\n\n104.\n\nIt is, I think, only fair to say that the items on which union funds can legally be expended are rather restrictive and I think that the Labour Advisory Board should consider this matter with a view to effecting some modification.\n\n105.\n\nThe reformation of the majority of the existing trade unions is a formidable task and clearly will take a long time. It is certainly a task which cannot be shouldered entirely by the Department of Labour, whose main function in the future should be to advise and guide those unions which show some promise of becoming democratic organisations on the pattern of the Chinese Engineers' Institute.\n\n106.\n\nIn all its dealings with the public, and this includes the trade unions, the staff of the Department of Labour must not only be strictly impartial but it must be obvious to all, workers and employers alike, that they are in fact strictly impartial in all their dealings. The retention of the respect of both sides of industry and of the general public depends on clear and obvious impartiality.",
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        "content_text": "55\n\n\"There is much truth in the Chinese proverb that \"a trade in hand is worth more than a million dollars in wealth\". History has proved to us that empires have fallen and wealth may disappear through misfortunes or disasters, whereas a wage earner, trained in any particular trade, will forever be armed with a sure weapon in his lifelong struggle for existence. The conditions after the Second World War have further provided us with a new concept that a working man nowadays can hardly exist individually unless he fits himself in a group, that is a labour organisation. It has been borne out by facts that a worker's well-being is interwoven with the weaving of his labour union. Unfortunately, the labour movement in China has been grossly misguided by its labour leaders who are unable to disassociate themselves from the current political movement. Very often the labour unions are utilised by certain ambitious Chinese politicians as tools for the furtherance of their political activities. There is an absence of an unbiased competent labour legislature free from political influence of any shade which will ensure the enforcement of a system of social security such as unemployment benefit, sickness insurance, old age pensions and the like. There is still another lamentable factor in the Chinese labour movement for the rectification of which no attempt has ever been made. This is that the Chinese female workers do not receive equal treatment with the males. My conviction is that men and women are born equal and there is no reason why women are not paid equally as the men for equal work. For about twenty years I have worked with one mind for the uplift of the social status of Chinese womanhood and I will continue to strive to bring about the realisation of my conviction. Today the time is overdue to bring about a scientific programme of labour reform. By a scientific programme, I mean a scientific approach to labour problems based on knowledge and realities as against one based on political propaganda or dogmatic creeds or aspirations of any ruling body. As leaders of the labour movement, it rests on you this important task.\"\n\n132.\n\n## VI WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION\n\nA comprehensive Workmen's Accident Compensation Ordinance is now nearing completion and this is later to be extended to cover industrial disease risks. In this draft Ordinance, a worker is defined very widely indeed and the draft only excludes casual workers, out-workers and domestic servants. The actual income group to be covered has not yet been determined.\n\n133.\n\nAs a result of this wide definition, all the workers employed by the numerous small Chinese undertakings will be covered by the Ordinance and in the event of serious accident or the death of a worker, it is more than probable that many such employers will be unable to meet the cost from their own resources. They can, of course, insure against this risk, but it is doubtful whether the majority will do so of their own volition.\n\n134.\n\nThe various workers' organisations have shown considerable interest in the Workmen's Compensation Ordinance and there will be much dissatisfaction if some workers, who receive injuries \"arising out of and in the course of their employment,\" do not get the benefits which they have been led to expect. In these circumstances, it appears to be very desirable that either the Government insist upon compulsory insurance or a compulsory co-operative employers' liability fund be founded.\n\n20\n\n \n132.\n\n...\n\n...\n\n134.",
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        "content_text": "APPENDIX 9\n\nTHE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA\n\nOLD AGE AND MATERNITY INSURANCE SCHEME\n\nSICKNESS. DISABLEMENT\n\n153\n\nArticle 1.\n\nREGULATIONS ON LABOUR INSURANCE FOR\n\nTHE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.\n\nCHAPTER 1: GENERAL.\n\nThe present Regulations on labour insurance are drawn up to protect the health of employee-workers and to alleviate their particular difficulties and worries as far as national economic conditions permit.\n\nArticle 2. The present Regulations shall be carried out experimentally in larger enterprises and shall be enforced more extensively when experience and results have been secured. Temporarily they shall be applied to enterprises of the following categories:\n\n(a) Public, semi-public, and private factories and mines employing one hundred or more workers and employees and their subordinate units and administrative offices;\n\n(b) Industrial and subordinate units of the railways, navigation enterprises, posts and telegraph, and banks.\n\nArticle 3. In enterprises employing under a hundred workers and employees, matters relating to labour insurance shall be discussed and settled in collective agreements between the administrative side or the employer and the trade union basic committee in accordance with the spirit of the present Regulations and the circumstances of the enterprise.\n\nArticle 4. The present Regulations shall apply to all workers and employees in enterprises where labour is employed irrespective of nationality, race, age, or sex. Those who have been deprived of their citizenship, however, shall be excluded.\n\nArticle 5. If, as a result of military operations, production has not been resumed, or if there are special financial difficulties, enterprises obliged by the present Regulations to operate the labour insurance scheme may postpone it if the administrative side or the employer has secured the consent of the trade union basic committee and the approval of the local People's Government.\n\nCHAPTER II: THE COLLECTION AND CUSTODY OF\n\nLABOUR INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS.\n\nArticle 6. All labour insurance charges fixed in the present Regulations shall be borne by the administrative side or the employer of the enterprise that undertakes labour insurance. Part of them shall be paid directly (to the A.C.F.L.) by the administrative side of the enterprise or",
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        "content_text": "154\n\nthe employer, and part of them shall be paid to the trade union organisation for (separate) labour insurance funds.\n\nArticle 7. The administrative side or employer of enterprises that undertake labour insurance according to the present Regulations shall make a monthly contribution towards labour insurance funds amounting to 3% of the total monthly wages paid to workers and employees. Such labour insurance funds shall not be deducted from workers' and employees' wages or collected from them in any manner.\n\nArticle 8. The collection and custody of labour insurance funds shall be as follows:\n\n(a) When an enterprise undertakes labour insurance in accordance with the present Regulations, the administrative side or the employer shall in the first two months pay his labour insurance contribution to a state bank specified by the A.C.F.L. for the General Labour Insurance Fund.\n\n(b) From the month labour insurance is enforced, the administrative side or the employer shall make full payment of the labour insurance contribution for the month between the first and the tenth day. Such contributions shall be based on the total wages paid out in the previous month. They shall be paid to the credit account of the A.C.F.L. for the General Labour Insurance Fund, and 70% to the credit account of the trade union basic committee for the enterprise concerned for a (separate) labour insurance fund.\n\nArticle 9. If the administrative side or the employer of an enterprise fails to pay his contribution towards labour insurance in full or in part within the period specified above, a fine shall be imposed amounting to 1% of the unpaid sum for every day overdue. If payment is overdue for twenty days, the trade union basic committee shall advise the local state bank to deduct the sum from its government vote if the enterprise concerned is a public or semi-public one, and report to the labour administration of the local People's Government for action if the enterprise concerned is a private one.\n\nArticle 10. The accounting departments of various enterprises shall set up an independent account for labour insurance and take charge of payments and receipts relating to labour insurance. The accounting system for labour insurance shall be specified by the Ministry of Labour in conjunction with the A.C.F.L.\n\nArticle 11. The custody of labour insurance funds shall be entrusted to a state bank by the A.C.F.L.\n\nCHAPTER III: APPLICATION OF LABOUR INSURANCE.\n\nArticle 12. Medical allowance, pensions and other allowances for injuries and disablement arising out of work shall be as follows.\n\n(a) Workers or employees who are injured as a result of work shall be treated at hospitals or clinics, operated or appointed by the",
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        "content_text": "158\n\nshall be counted as a year and three months.\n\n(a) In factories processing or manufacturing lead, mercury, arsenic, phosphorus and acids, and in other chemical laboratories or munitions industries, male workers and employees who have reached the age of 55 and female workers and employees who have reached the age of 45, whose work has involved direct contact with harmful substances, shall receive old-age retirement benefits as provided in Items (a) and (b) of the present Article. In calculating their working life and length of service in the enterprise, every year spent on such work shall be counted as a year and six months.\n\nArticle 16.\n\nAllowances for childbirth shall be as follows:\n\n(a) A total of 56 days' leave shall be granted to female workers and employees before and after confinement. Wages shall be paid as usual.\n\n(b) For female workers and employees who suffer from miscarriage occurring within three months, 15 days' leave shall be granted; for cases over three months but under seven months, 30 days' leave shall be granted. Wages shall be paid as usual.\n\n(c) Those who are still unable to work at the expiry of confinement leave (whether on account of childbirth or miscarriage) shall be given sick leave if certified by a doctor.\n\n(a) When female workers and employees or the wives of male workers and employees are confined, they shall be given a childbirth allowance from labour insurance funds amounting to the local retail price of five feet of standard red cloth.\n\nArticle 17. The following provisions are made in regard to collective labour insurance undertakings:\n\n(a) All workers and employees engaged in enterprises where labour insurance is enforced shall have the right of enjoying the facilities provided by collective labour insurance undertakings. Details shall be provided by the A.C.F.L.;\n\n(b) All collective labour insurance undertakings shall be planned and sponsored by the A.C.F.L. who may entrust them to local trade union organisations or industrial unions. Such undertakings shall include the following categories of services.\n\n(i) Sanitoria;\n\n(ii) Homes for disabled persons.\n\n(iii) Homes for old people.\n\n(iv) Rest homes.\n\n(v) Orphanages.\n\nDetails shall be provided by the A.C.F.L.\n\nArticle 18. In enterprises where labour insurance is in force, Workers and employees who are not union members",
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        "content_text": "shall draw only half the value of benefit provided by the labour insurance scheme except as regards wages during treatment of injuries arising out of work; medical allowances, pensions, and other allowances for injuries and disablement arising out of work; grants for funeral expenses and subsidies for dependants in case of death arising out of work; and wages during confinement leave.\n\nArticle 19. When claiming allowances, subsidies, and other relief benefits, workers and employers shall apply for the highest item only and shall not draw two items at the same time.\n\nCHAPTER IV: SPECIAL PRIVILEGES IN LABOUR INSURANCE.\n\nArticle 20.\n\nModel workers who have made special contributions to the enterprise, and combat heroes who have joined the enterprise, may enjoy the following special privileges in respect of labour insurance provided their names have been proposed by a trade union basic committee and approved by a municipal or provincial trade union council or by the national committee of an industrial union:\n\n(a) Board during periods in hospitals for treatment of injuries arising out of work and the necessary expensive medicines for the treatment of illness or injuries not arising out of work shall be paid by the administrative side or the employer;\n\n(b) Wages shall be paid as usual for three months during illness or treatment of injuries not arising out of work. Monthly allowances for complete disablement owing to work shall be 100% of original wages. Allowances for partial disablement owing to work shall make up the difference between original wages and the wages received during partial disablement. In case of death, maintenance subsidies for dependants shall be 30% - 60% of original wages. Workers who are disabled not owing to work shall be uniformly paid a monthly relief allowance amounting to 40% of original wages irrespective of length of service. The old-age retirement pension shall be from 50% to 80% of wages. The old-age allowance for workers who are entitled to retirement but remain at work shall be from 15% - 30%. Details are to be provided in supplementary Regulations;\n\n(c) They shall have priority rights in enjoying the facilities provided by collective labour insurance undertakings.\n\nArticle 21. Disabled soldiers who join an enterprise shall be paid wages as usual during the first three months irrespective of their length of service if they are receiving treatment owing to illness or injury arising out of work.\n\nCHAPTER V: THE DISPOSAL OF LABOUR INSURANCE FUNDS\n\nArticle 22: Labour insurance funds shall be disposed as follows:\n\n(a) Labour insurance funds shall be used by the committee of labour insurance of the trade union\n\nPage 170\n\nPage 171",
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        "content_text": "basic committee to pay allowances, pensions, and subsidies. Accounts shall be settled monthly. The balance shall be transferred in toto to the credit account of provincial trade union councils or of national committees of industrial unions as labour insurance reserve funds (hereafter referred to as \"reserve funds\");\n\n160\n\n(b) Reserve funds shall be used by provincial trade union councils or national committees of industrial unions as subsidies for their subordinate basic committees who are short of funds. National committees of industrial unions may empower their local organisations to take charge of reserve funds. The A.C.F.L. shall have the right to decide on the use and transfer of the reserve funds in the custody of all subordinate provincial and municipal trade union councils and national committees of industrial unions. If provincial or municipal trade union councils and national committees of industrial unions run short of reserve funds, they may apply to the A.C.F.L. for transference of funds for their benefit.\n\n(c) General labour insurance funds shall be used by the A.C.F.L. to sponsor collective labour insurance undertakings.\n\nArticle 23. Labour insurance funds shall be spent only on labour insurance matters and shall not be used for other purposes.\n\nCHAPTER VI: EXECUTION AND SUPERVISION OF LABOUR INSURANCE ACTIVITIES.\n\nArticle 24. Committees of labour insurance in trade union basic committees shall be the basic units responsible for labour insurance activities. Their primary duties shall be to ensure through supervision the payment of labour insurance contributions, to decide on the use of labour insurance funds, to supervise the fulfilment by the enterprise of the various financial obligations provided by the present Regulations, to deal with all matters relevant to labour insurance, to draw up monthly accounts of labour insurance funds, and to prepare annual budgets, balance sheets, plans of activities, and general reports. These latter items shall be submitted to a higher-ranking provincial or municipal trade union council or the national committee of an industrial union and to the labour administration of the local People's Government. Labour insurance committees shall also report on their activities to General Members' meetings or Meetings of Members Representatives.\n\nArticle 25. Auditing committees in trade union basic committees shall make a monthly examination of the accounts of labour insurance funds and the fulfilment by the administrative side of the enterprise or the employer of financial obligations as provided in the present Regulations. The result of the auditing shall be made public.\n\nArticle 26. The Provincial and municipal trade union councils and national committees of industrial unions shall have the duty of guiding and supervising the work of their subordinate basic committees in connection with labour insurance.",
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        "content_text": "161\n\nThey shall audit their monthly accounts of labour insurance funds, (annual) budgets, and balance sheets to find out whether there are errors in the making of payments; hear appeals from workers and employees on matters relating to labour insurance; draw up monthly accounts of labour insurance funds and reserve funds; prepare annual budgets, balance sheets, plans of activities, and general reports; and submit reports according to the following procedure:\n\n(a) Provincial and municipal trade union councils shall report to the labour administration of the local People's Government and to the Large Administrative area trade union council;\n\n(b) National committees of industrial unions shall report to the A.C.F.L. and to the Ministry of Labour of the Central People's Government.\n\nArticle 27. Large administrative area trade union councils shall have the duty of guiding and supervising subordinate provincial and municipal trade union councils and industrial unions in connection with labour insurance. They shall audit the monthly accounts of labour insurance funds and reserve funds prepared by provincial and municipal trade union councils and their annual budgets, balance sheets, and general reports. They shall also compile quarterly accounts of labour insurance funds, and prepare annual budgets, balance-sheets, and general reports to be submitted to the Department of Labour of the People's Government of the Large Administrative Area and to the Ministry of Labour of the Central People's Government.\n\nArticle 28. The A.C.F.L. shall be the highest guiding authority of the national labour insurance scheme, and shall lead all subordinate trade union organisations and industrial unions in their conduct of the labour insurance scheme. It shall audit and compile reports on (separate) labour insurance funds and the General Labour Insurance Fund, and prepare and publish once a year its annual budget, balance-sheets, and a general report on labour insurance activities. These shall be filed with the Ministries of Finance and Labour of the Central People's Government.\n\nArticle 29. People's Governments of various levels shall supervise the payment of labour insurance contributions, inspect the progress of labour insurance activities, and deal with appeals relating to labour insurance.\n\nArticle 30. The Ministry of Labour shall be the highest supervisory authority of the national labour insurance scheme. It shall enforce the application of the Labour Insurance Regulations, and inspect the progress of Labour Insurance activities. The system of inspection is to be fixed separately.\n\nCHAPTER VII: SUPPLEMENTARY\n\nArticle 31. The present Regulations shall be passed by the State Administration Council of the Central People's Government and submitted to the Central People's Government Council for ratification and promulgation. The same procedure shall be followed in the case of amendments.\n\nArticle 32. The present Regulations shall take effect as from 1st January, 1951. Labour Insurance benefits for",
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        "content_text": "162\n\nworkers\n\nworkers and employees provided in the present Regulations shall be payable as from 1st March, 1951, insurance measures shall terminate on 1st March 1951 in all\n\nExisting labour enterprises which are to operate labour insurance according to the present Regulations. In enterprises where existing labour insurance measures provide greater benefit for workers and employees than the present Regulations, and workers and employees are unwilling to change them, application to the present Regulations may be postponed and existing measures may be retained if the administrative side of the employer, in conjunction with the trade union organisation, reports the matter to a higher-ranking authority and to the Central Ministry of Labour, and obtains their approval.",
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        "content_text": "175\n\nAPPENDIX 14\n\nSuggested Programme of Action\n\n1. Introduce the Workmen's Compensation Ordinance.\n\n2. Introduce, concurrently with 1. if possible, the suggested co-operative insurance scheme under Government control to ensure payments under the Workmen's Compensation Ordinance and to provide for the rehabilitation of disabled workers.\n\n3. Agree a progressive increase in the staff of the Department of Labour to permit of adequate attention to current responsibilities and allow for agreed developments.\n\n4. Set up Relief Work Scheme and provide for its maintenance.\n\n5. Effect improvements in statistical data in regard to employment, wage rates and hours of work in line with I.L.O. Convention No. 63.\n\n6. Secure the divorce of the functions of the Registrar of Trade Unions from the Department of Labour and provide for the appointment of a Registrar, Deputy Registrar and Assistant Registrars to secure adequate inspection of unions and permit of the auditing of the accounts of the smaller unions by those officers.\n\n7. Introduce \"Court of Inquiry\" legislation.\n\n8. Amend Trade Union and Trade Disputes Ordinance.\n\n9. Introduce legislation to permit of Federation of Trade Unions exclusively on an industrial or occupational basis.\n\n10. Introduce \"Employment Code\" legislation.\n\n11. Introduce legislation to control Shop Hours.\n\n12. Extend the Workmen's Compensation Ordinance to cover industrial diseases.\n\n13. Introduce legislation to control the employment of apprentices.\n\n14. Amend Trade Board Ordinance as suggested.\n\n15. Establish an Employment Exchange Service.\n\n16. Introduce \"Training within Industry\"\n\n17. Develop Vocational training in line with prospective demands.\n\n18. Introduce an Unemployment Insurance Scheme.\n\n19. Gradually extend inspection and control to all factories and workshops by amending the definitions of \"factory\" and \"workshop\" in the Factories and Workshops Ordinance.\n\n20. Introduce an extension of the Unemployment Insurance Scheme to provide for the payment of dependants benefit.",
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        "content_text": "NO 13-A.\n\n·\n\n27\n\nReceived in the Foreign Office February 3, 1950.\n\nThe Embassy of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics present their compliments to the Foreign Office and have the honour to communicate the following:\n\nIn their note No.41-A of March 16th 1948 the Embassy referred to a claim made on the British Government Office for Insurance against War Risk in respect of payment of compensation in connexion with the seizure on December 18th, 1941 in Hong Kong, by the Japanese Command, of the Steamers \"Simferopol\" and \"Svirstroi\" which were insured against war risk with the above British Government Office. On the instructions of the Soviet Government, the Embassy explained the circumstances of the seizure of these vessels by the Japanese Command during the course of military action in the Pacific, and gave information regarding the measures taken by the Soviet authorities for the release of the said ships.\n\nThe question of the proofs needed by the British Government Insurance Office for payment of the compensation in respect of the Soviet steamers \"Simferopol\" and \"Svirstroi\" was gone into thoroughly in the said note. Nevertheless the insurance office have not yet paid out the compensation and continue to ask to be furnished with additional proofs.\n\nThe Embassy wish to draw the attention of the Foreign Office to the fact that, as the Government of the USSR transmitted an official communication regarding the circumstances of the seizure of the steamers \"Simferopol\" and \"Svirstroi\", claims for any additional proofs are inconsistent, and the action of the said Government office, in refusing to satisfy the legal claims of the owners of the said ships, is not in accordance with the law.\n\nThe Embassy therefore request the Foreign Office to undertake the necessary measures in order that the British Government Insurance Office should pay out without further delay the compensation to be paid for the said Soviet vessels.\n\nThe Foreign Office,\n\nLondon.\n\nLondon, 3 February 1950.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-629-2 Arrangements for the reception of the Hong Kong delegation to the British Industries Fair 1-4-1950 - 31-7-1950",
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        "title": "CO129-629-2 Arrangements for the reception of the Hong Kong delegation to the British Industries Fair 1-4-1950 - 31-7-1950",
        "content_text": "HONG KONG AT THE BRITISH INDUSTRIES FAIR, 1951\n\nNOTES FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S SPEECH AT THE SAVOY HOTEL, 2nd May, 1951.\n\n1.\n\nThis is the fourth year in which Hong Kong has exhibited at the British Industries Fair. Once again a large delegation of merchants and manufacturers (120) has arrived in the United Kingdom led by Mr. U Tat Chee, Vice Chairman of the Chinese Manufacturers' Union, and Chairman of the Hong Kong Preserved Ginger Distributors Limited. This will be Mr. U Tat Chee's third visit to the United Kingdom in connection with British Industries Fair matters, and the second occasion on which he has been Leader.\n\n2.\n\nMr. U Tat Chee is very well-known in England as a prominent Hong Kong resident. It was noted with satisfaction recently that he had been appointed to the Court of Hong Kong University. His Majesty's Government has made handsome grants (£500,000) to the University. Mr. U Tat Chee has also shown great concern for the welfare of the workers in his Ginger Factory by providing free education, not only for the children, but for their parents also. He has sponsored a non-profit-making housing scheme, which shows yet again the degree of confidence he holds in the future of Hong Kong. A booklet describing this housing scheme is attached.\n\n3.\n\nThe delegation visits us this year to obtain raw materials and consumer goods for Hong Kong. The raw materials are mostly chemicals and metals for use in local industries, and the consumer goods for herself and for distribution throughout South East Asian markets. In addition, the delegates will seek to show at the British Industries Fair the banking, insurance, shipping and merchanting services which Hong Kong can offer.",
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