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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MARCH 28 8, 1899.

STRAITS INSURANCE COMPAN

EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING, On the 15th March an extraordinary guneral meeting of the Straits Insurance Company, waN. held at the Company's offices, Singapore. There ware prosent:Hop. T.C. Bogaardt (Chairman), Hon G. S. Murray, Maars D. W. Lowell, T. 8.- Thomson, A. W. Siiven and W. Naef (Dires tors), Mr. A. S. Murray (Secretary). Hon. J Barkinshaw (Legal Advisor), Mesars Thos. Scott, P. C. Hoynok van Papendrecht, ea) Cheng Yan, A. R. Gatto, M. Mayar, Liu He Paal, Way Koon Sim, Oak Tiang Hoon, Ong Koon Choo, M. §. E. Angullia, and other share. holders.

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The Inamortalite, we understand, stage hers antil the arrival of the newly commisioned Or

ano and drama, which are not expected for two or three weeks yet-Straits Times,

A THE FRENCH MAIL

The M. M. steamer Braga Simone, with the French mail of the 24th February, arrived yesterday. The following telegrams are from the Times of Ceylon -

THE NAVY ESTIMATES,WEIHAIWET TO BE TORTIFIED,

SHIPPING IN PORT. HONGKONIT SASTHAMBRE.

Amories Mara, Jap: str., 3,588, Cope, Mar. 20

Toro Kizsi Kalaba - Ariako Maru, Jap. str,; 1,888, Fujiki, Mar. 27,

Mitení Bussin Kaisha Arizona, American six, 5,200, Ames, -Mar. 18,

Order

Astor, Hawaiian str., 3,508, Track, Mar. 21,

P.IAL C

Babelsberg, German éir, 2,360, Pfaff, Mar. 25,

Melchers & Co

Bayern, German str. 8,148, Prehn, Mar. 27,

Malchers & Co

Belgian King, British afr., 2,170, Weiss, Mar.

22, Butterfeld & Swire Bellerophon, British str., 1,218, Patom, Mar. 20,

Buttarfiali & Swire

London, 8th. Maroh, In the House of Commons to eight, Mr. Grossbon introduced the Naval Estimates, The total expenditure is set down at £24,594,300, and provision is made for increasing the strength of the Navy by 4251 more men. The now shipbuilding programme provides for the conChittagong, British sir, 1,241, Corfield, Mar 11, struction of two fronelade, two battleships, two armoured oraisers, and three smaller cruisers Chowtai, British str., 1,115, Groves, Mär. 24,

hình are to be very fast.

Order

Chinese

It is intended to expend £1,300,000 upozChoyoang, British str., 1,194, Bowker, Mar. 27, Weibniwef, and £1,500,00) next year, as this

Jazdine, Matheson & Co station will be of great importanen in the event

Chusen, German steamer, 624, Wardt. Feb. 20, of any operations in the China sene.

Sismen & Co ----

In presenting the estimates to the House, Mr. Goschen said that if the other Powern at the forthcoming International Panon Contor ance proposed to diminish their shipbuilding programmes, England would modify hers.

The Chairman said the object for which this mosting had been called was fully explained in the circular letter addressed to the shareholders by the directors insaed a month ago. So far, only two shareholders, bolding between them 60 shares, had declared themselves as opposed to the resolutions which he was about to submit for their approval, white over 30 shareholders. holding an aggregate of 40 shares hed sent proxies to be used in supports of these resolutions. As explained in the gironlar they found that their underwriting for the years 18957 would entail, before thase acenants word dnally liquidated, the writing off as lost of half the paid-apespital of the Company. If the resolutions about to be submitted were carried, a resolution providing for the writing down of the capital would bo submitted to a special meeting of the Company to be convened on the 29th instant. In order that the Company might carry on and compate

conssfully for the bust class of marine insur "sace business. it was necessary that they should strengthen its fiuennial position by adding to tbe paid-up capital an amount equal to that to be writton off. Their gross income, Inst year, amonated to very nearly bundred thousand pounds, but the reduced which they had thought

limita apon

it Ducessary to work and the cautious policy parsaed entailed the giving off of nearly £40,000 in reinsurances. This same policy of cantions and restricted underwriting was answerable for the high ratio that the expanses bors to their premiams; but expenses were being curtailed, and with additional capital they would be able to resume auderwriting on more liberal lines, so that expenses would boar a more reasonable proportion to their income They arpooted to be able to place a considerable portion of the now capital in London, but the first offer of the new issue would of course be given to pressut share holders. It was hoped that they would subscribe liberally. They had in the past had periods of ill-fortune and good fortune alternately, and after three years of unprofitable trading they might now reasonably look for a favourable chanzo. The atmost care was being given to the selection of business and if more profitable times were really in store for marine insuranes compauins they would share in theas; and if the bad times continued, following their present policy and with a restricted account, they would not be any worse off at the end of another year than they were now.

-Lointon, 10in March.

A corrected statement of the Naval Estimates, introduced in the House of Commons by Mr. Goschen yesterday, omite the two battleships mentioned in the shipbuilding programms, and the sum to be arpended on Weiluiwei is not specified, the figures cabied in conusction there with applying to the expenditure under the Naval Works Bills. It is intended to make. Weinsiwei a acondary inval bass, with adequats fortifications, coal stores, and small repair shops.. KIPLING KEET IGNORANT OF HIS DAUGH

TER'S DEATH. THE KAISER'S TELE- -GRAM TO THE PATIENT': WIPE

London, 8th March. Rudyard Kipling la ignorant of his daughter His wife re-smares the Josephine's death. patient at every enquiry; and has implored the American papers to keep silent. Mes Kipling arranged the funeral last night, when the ro mains were cremated with the strictest privacy. The Kaiser's talogram to Mrs. Kipling was worded as follows: As enthusiastic admirer of unrivalled books of your bushand most abxİNKA for news of his health. God grant he may be spared to you, and to all who are thankful for soul-stirring way ho has anng deeds of our great common race."

The prees in New York regard. the message as designed to gratify America..

IMPORTANT SEORSSION PROM TEB SON- SERVATIVE PARTY.

Leadon, Sth March,

Lord Cland John Hamilton has withdrawn from the Ministerialists on account of the Go vernment's home policy. He obaracterizes the Conservatives as a flabby party, like a Trados Union, afraid to call their souls their own; and instances their attitude in regard to vaccin ation.

DR. BOYD'S DEATH.

London, Rib Mareh Dr. Boyd, of St. Andrew's, bas diei from the results of a dose of carbolic acid, self adminis tored, by mistake for medicino. At the inquest the jury returned a verdict death by mis- advontare.

DEATH OF MR. JOAN COOK.

London, 8th March. Mr. John Cook, head of the great Tourist firm, is dead.

No questions being asked, the Chairmaa pro- posed, secunded by Mr. Nauf, the following resolution: That the capital of the Company be increased by the creation of 30,000 new abarus of $10 each. That the now shares be called preference shares and that every bolder thereof shall be satitled to be paid a cumule tive preferential dividend of a sum in dollars which at the rate of exchange at Singapore at the date of such payment is eqtal to one shil ling and three peace sterling per annum, or Buch of her amount as the Directors shall when issning such shores decide in respect of the pre- ference abaras held by such holders which shall have been fully paid up. That in the evant of the Company being wound up. the holders of the said preference shares shall be etitied to have the surplus assets of the Com- pany applied and paid, firstly, in paying to vary holder of preference shares a am in dollars which at the rais af exchange in Singa- poro at the date of such payment is equal to one pound sterling in respect of every pro faresce share held by such holder which shall have been fully paid up, and secondly in paying. of the arrears (if any) of the preferential dividend aforesaid to the commeusement of the winding up."

Mr. Thomas Scott said that he wished to pro. pose an amendual. There was much room for oriticism in the resolution just read, also in the remarks made by the Chairman. As he had many friends on the Board he did not wish to sepp that attitaso, bat might sig, however, that the closing romarke by the Chairman af forded ground-for what he was about to say, They all knew that the position of the Company was extremely bad, and he therefore proposed that the Directors be instructed to wind up the Company in the most prompt nud soonomical

manner they could devino.

On baing pat to the meeting, the amendment was lost by 10 votes to 8.

Mr. Scott then requested that a poll might be taken.

The Sacratary replied that it was necessary that three members should make a demand for a poll before it could be granted..

Mr. Soctt's proposal on being put to the share holders was not supported.

This lon/G. S. Marray remarked that the directors would like to support Mr. Scott in demanding a vota,

Mr. Scott roglia that he did not wish to put the proposal forward now, as he was of opinion it was too late.

The resolution proposed by the Chairman.

trelte votes to six. was passed

The Chairman then proposed the following resolution:That the Article numbered 88 of the Articles of Association of the Company be altered by the addition thereto at the end thero- of the following words:-"The preveding words of this clause shall not be applicable to staros issued after the first day of March, 1898. Votes in respect of such last mentioned shares may be given either personally or by proxy without regard to the length of time that the holders thereof have been registered as proprietors thereof."

This was seconded by Mr. W. Naet sail est- ried.

After a voto of thanks had been accorded to the Chairman, on the motion of Mr. T. Brott,

the meeting terminated.-Straits Times.

THE" ARCHER'S" MISSION..

POSITION IN PALAWAN,

ap-

THREATENED STRIKE IN THE LANGA- SHIRE COTTON NILIS

London, 12th March. The ballot of the Lancashire cotton opera- tiven is overwhelmingly in favour of a strike ia the ovent of an advance of wages being refused.

- RUGBY FOOTBALL: SCOTLAND

BEATS ENGLAND.

London, 12th Mauch: The International Ragby Match-Scotland England-has relied in a victory for Scotland by one goal to nél.

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were

HEAVY MORTALITY IN BOMBAY,

Bombay, 7th Marsh, The total mortality in Bombay city last week was 2,431-an increase of 182 over that of the previous week. The Plague deaths offcially returned at 1.068, but are probably over 1800, as the defective system of registra tion of the cause of death roedors the ofisial Plague returns unreliable, many Plagus caace being concealed.

The exodus of both the wealthy and artisan classes continues; hut the population remsins quiet, and the modified restrictions imposed by Government do zal occasion corious discontent. The Plagas Commission is continuing its in- vestigations here.

THIS PLAGUE LINING GROUND IN CALOUTTA.

Calcutta, 13th Marob. The general mortality in Calontta took a startling turs for the worse or Saturday, when the total number of death was one hundred against a quinquennial average of seventy- eight. The number of Plagne seizures sixteen, and the deaths thirteen

THE CHINA AND JAPAN TELEPHONE CO., LD.

HONGKONG EXCHANGE.

OPEN DAY AND NIGHT

SUBSCRIPTIONS

EXCHANGE LINES,

$80. Per Annum.

PRIVATE LINES,

$100 Per Angum,

NO CHARGE. FOR INSTALLATION.

|

Dos Hermanos, Amr. atr., 996, Jeresabol, Mar.

6, Master

Else. German steamer, 203, l'elersen, Mar. 27 ...... Jobsen & Co

Empress of China, British str., 3,03, Archibald,

"Mar, 2.,C. P. ECo

Erneal Simona, French str., 5,000, Coispellier,

Mor 27, Mesangeries Maritimes Fukut Marn, Jap.str., 1,815, Hirayama, Mar. 26,

Mitani Bassan Kaisha

Fushun Chiness-str., 1,509, Laut, Ma. 27,

Ciucso

Hatching, British str., 1,267, Hodgins, Mar. 9,

Denglus Lapraik & Co Haitan, British steamer, 1,188, Ronch, Mar. 26,

Douglas Lapraik & Co Hating, French steamar, 705, Jansson, Mar. 27,

A, R. Marty

Hohenzollern, Goringn str, 2.039, Woltersdorf

Mar, 27, Melchers & Ca

Hongheng, French str., 639, Bastian, Mar. 24,

A. B. Marty

A. R. Marte

Hue, French steamer, 704, Merises, Jan. 8, Hyson, British steamer, 2,980, Davie Mar. 27,

Holliday, Wise & Co Kaching. British atr. 1,150, Hopkins, Mar. 26,

Butterfield & Swire Katsume Maro, Jap. str... 1,094, Yamada, Mar

· 27, Dodwell & Co., Limitesi Knivsberg, German str., 646, Hansen, Mar. 25,

Jebsen & Co

Kong Bong, British str., 862, Joslin, Mar. 24,

Chinese

Maiguro, Japanse str., 666, Nagata, Mar. 27,

Order

Menmuir, British str., 1,980, George, Mar. 20,

Gibb, Livingston & Co Moyuse, British str., 3,016, Conradi, Mar. 27,

Shower, Tomes & Co Myrmidon. British str., 1.750, Borison, Mar.

26, Batterfeld & Swire Namyong, British str., 984, Dawson, Mar. 25,

Chinese

Kanyeten Marn, Jap. str., 822, Sakuma, Mar. 23,

Chinese

Natuna, Danish steamer, 47, Prahl, Jan.

East Asistio Co

Olympia, Amr. str., 1,730, Truebridge, Mar. 25,

Dedwall & Jo., Limited

Oslo, Norwegian str., 778 Pedersen, Mar. 27.

M. A. A. do Squea & Co

Petrarch, German str., 1,200, Seball, Mar. 18,

Onder

Phra C. C. Kine, British str., 1,00. Piget, Mar.

9. Chinese*

Produce, Norwegian str. 1.200, Bull, Feb. 21,

Bander, Wielor & Co

St. Enoch, British dredger, Morzia, Jan. 19,

Government.

Suevia, German str., 2.663, Forek, Mar. 27,-..

Carlowitz Co

Buisang, Britisk ste, 1,776, Payne, Mar. 25,

Jardine, Matheson & Ca Sungkiang, British atr., 89, Dodd, Mar. 28,

Butterfeld & Swire

Szechuan, British str., 1,158, Pennofather, Mar.

26, Batterfold & wire Taichiaw, British str., 802. Primrose, Mar. 22,

Chinese

Toyo Maru, Jap. str., 1,519, Ikegami, Mar. **

Dodwell & Co, Limited Wittenberg, Germani str., 2,969, Madaga, Mar.

27, Carlowitz &·00

SAILING VESAMLE.

Clwyd, British bark, 114, Thomas, Jan. 27,

Order

Heory Failing, Aur ship, 186, Merryman,

Mar 29, Master

Iris, British barkentine, 200, Wright, Mar. 11,

Siemseen & Co

Kasoniako, British ship, 1,342, Rood, Jan. 25,

Master G

Keayon, British bark, 1,176, Pridend, Mar. 11,

Sander, Wielor & Co

Ladas, British bork, 1,291, Williamson; Mar 2,

Standard Oil Co

Pegasus, British back, 2,487, Moulton, Feb. 4,

Standard Oil Co

Queen Margaret, British ship, 1,999. Fraser,

Mar. 5, Standard Oil Co Queen of Istes, British sob., 99, Hotfield, Mar.

21, Siemsson & Co

Simla, British bark, 2,087, Hestes, Mor. 8,

Standard Oil Co

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.HONGKONG HOTEL.

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tenheim

Mr. P. Bure

Mr. Butterwortla Mr. M. E. (Spie** Mr. & Mrs. J. Cappat Dr. F. W. Clark Count Chary Major & Mrs. Close Mr. R. F. Clyde... Mr. Corfield

Mr. & Mr. Thomas

Coster

Mises Cotter (2) Mr. Cotter.

N.BA special charge is made for lines of Capt. A. Cread more than average length,

ELECTRIC SUPPLIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION IN STOCK,

BATTERIES,

Including

CHEMICALS,

ELECTRIC BELIS,

INGULATUES,

Mr. T. G. Danby:

Captain & Mrs. Pudsey

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Mr. E, J_Eźr

Mr. Ferguson

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Mr. J. M. Ferguson. Mr. Flanaghan

Men John Gilgen Mr, J. Kenedy Gibson Capt. Guddanl

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Ms. Hiliman Mr. Henry Hebden

HAULING DOWN. THE BRITISH FLAG,

Singapore 15th March. H.M.S. Archer, which it will be remembered left Singapore suddenly early on the morning. of Sunday, Feb. 26th, under sealed orders, retarued yesterday afternoon and anchored in the route. There was a general belief when Ibe abip asiled that her destination was the island of Palawan where, it was th night, thors night has been me ustive disturbance. That belief has been confiemò, since pears that the Archer went direct to Palawan. Her orders were received from home by tele- graph, and they were that she was to proceed as quickly as possible to that island whers, it was stated, the British Hing had been boisted by the uatives The Archer's mission was to haul it down. On arriving off a small settlement on the Falawan moset, the British red onsign was seen to be fring; and the ship.hed not been at anebor any length of time before several Fil pinos came aboard and had an interview with Commander Dare: He informed them that he had been instructed take the flag down, and that it wonid be kis duty to do so. Some palaver onsued in the course of which it became apparent that the inhabitants of the town had hoisted the British flag because they thought it might afford them protection from bands of brigands who were ansobneod in the kille inland, and who had been repeatedly Aring on the in. habitants and creating general havoc, The Filipino deputation grade it clear they had not. heard that the faland of Palawan had been ceded work. by Spain to the United States, and they accord. ingly promised that the flag should be lowered. When they had rutarned to the shore, the ensign was immediately lowered and the Archer's

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ELECTRIC BELL INSTALLATIONS ERECTED AND KEPT IN

ORDER

Major & Mrs. Jeffreya Mre. Peray St. John Staff Snrg Jobustou

Mr. & Mr. Joseph Mr. L. Judell Mr. L. Keefe

Mr. Kinghorn Mr. C. Knapp Mire & Miss Knight Mr. H. R. Kirby Mr. C. F. Kahn

Mr. H. Langblin

Mr. Somerville Large

Mr. Lasroyd

Me Leon A. Lerv: Mr. John Mackay

Mr. Mastercon

Mr. J. Y. Mayston Mr. W. E. Heill

Mr. T. D. Mokay

Mr. A. C. van Neiro 3r. 8. G. Newell

Mr. W. Parfitt

Mr. Ping

Mr. A. J. Pitcher

Mr. L. Ramiyor

31. Mrs. A. H.Rennie

Mr. H. Bimmins

Mr. Skinder

Mr. & Mr. Ba'cliffe

Dr. -k-Mr. J. B. Bean Mr. W. £. Tibor

Mr. K Thom

Mr. & Mr W. E. Torner Mr. V. Induli Mr. G. Voulemler Mr. Vorwinckle Mr. & Mrs. Foudinia

Walker and maid Mr. & Mrs. Walkshaw Mr. B. W. Walte -Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Whiley

Mica Wheley

Mr. & Mrs. J. M. White

Lient. R. K. Bagnall

Wild, B.

Suf. Ser. & Mrs. W. E. Mrs. Eagnoll Wild

Home

Mr. T. Howard

Mr. Kerfoot Hughes:

Mr. J.V. Ingham

Mr. Blames

Mr. F. WIlliama

Hon A. H. Wilson

Mr. Wilon

Capt. Will

Mr Young

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Mr. F. Hater valsti John D. Hutchison

Mrs. F. Baker

My. J. Beattie

MY. H. FR. Brayna

Mr. G. ¡1. Bryant

Capt. G. A. Callaghan,

EN.

31. G. J. Chapusa

Estimates giren for all kinds of Electrical Cept. A. C. Carke, B.N.

Trained Mechanicians sent to Out-Parts to

work was socomplished. The brigands who fit an Installations if required,

held the hills at the rear of the settlement were said to have caused the inhabitants a great deal of annoyance, but their depredations had been considerably lessened sings the Britlah ensign was hoisted. It was noticed that ban the Archar anbored they bastily retired; kad during the few days the Archer remained thore no trouble was experienced from them. When the orniser left there was no trouble. The only inhabitants were natives; there was, no Euro- pean in the place. The dreher put in at Labosti,

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Manager, Note Address-13, PRATA CENTRAL. Hong, 18th January, 1998.

$2599

TEONG:

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on the 10th inst, on her way back and Lougar C on from that port au bag, of mails for London" and i bag of mails for Singapore. She went, alongside Tanjong Pagar this morning to coal, preparatory to leaving for kome od Sunday, Had the Brisk arrived from England a day or so ourlier than she did, she would, it is stated,

ave gone to Palawan instead of the Archer.

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Mr. & Mr. R.8. Judah

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Alr. R. Marten

Mr. Mitchel

Mr. B. Murrell

Mr. H. E. Pollock

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Mr. A. Denison, Combundant Servals

Mrs. Ferguson

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Mr. A: Forber

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Mr. M. E. f. Fro Blye Gelin

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My H. Wheles

Tent B. P. Boboon, Mrs. W. H. Whiting &

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Capl. T. Carlyle, A.O.D. Mr. & Mrs. A. V. Haven Mra Caryle and family Mr. & Mrs. Miedood

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