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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MARCH 25тá, 19/1

HONG KONG VOLUNTEER CORPS. HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER | for twelve days; the next that it had been

THE ANNUAL INSPECTION. The annual inspection in connection with the Hongkong Volunteer Corps took place at Causeway Bay on Saturday afternoon. The men fell in at the Voluntour Has quarters half-pust two, and though the weather was any thing but promising there was an exceptionally good muster, about 250 being present. The Corps was marched to Causeway Bay, headed by the Regimental Colours and the Band.

On the men reaching the Palo Ground, they were drawn up in two lines and inspected by H.E. Major-General Gascoigne. C.M.G., who was accompanied by his staff. They were subsequently put through varloas evolutions. After this the men were formed up in three sides of a square, and

OF COMMERCE.

MINUTES.

The minutes of the last monthly meeting (bald 14th tobruary), and of the special meeting held on the 25th February wore road and

conarmed.

THE CHAIRMANSHIP.

THE LATE CHAIRMAN.

to the pavilion for a rab-down, the Fusiliers nothing to chance, every man in the team want remaining on the field.

Mr. Fuze WA Caux proposed the re-eloc. Shewan, Gillies, Siela and White. tion of the Consulting Committee, Mears.

Mr. BABINGTON.seconded. Carried.

Mr. GILLIES proposed the re-election of

the auditors

Messrs. T. Arnold and Fallarton Henderson as

Mr. S1E08 seconded. Carried.

The CHAIRMAN--That is all the business.

THE EMIGRATION QUESTION IN JAPAN. Dividend warrants will be ready on Monday.

The Chairman said that before proceeding to the business of the meeting he should like to sy two or three words about his election, as Chairman. He was much obliged to the mom- bers of the Chamber for the honour they had His EXCELLENCY the MAJOR-GENERAL al-done him, but he had no idea that it was intend dressed a few words to them. He said:-Bir od beforehand or bu should certainly have John Carrington, and offers and 'men of the declined it in advance. The faot was ho bud Hongkong Volunteer Corps. The inspection at the time to give to the work, and he should today has been good one, I do not host feel obliged if the Committee would and some much to say that the remarkable de Aï other in the long series of attacks by the nation clauso. In fact the Canadian law is

one to take bis place.

tate to say that the difference between you now and two year ago, when I Brat had the honour of seeing you, is very remarkable, and I do not mind saying that I feel the greatest pride in thinking that under my command the Hongkong Volunteer Corps has certainly justified its oxistence. When I first came to the colony it was a question in my mind who- ther, you should remain a part of the defensive force of the colony, but there is no question shout it that since then you have buckled to and whown us very clearly that it is your wish, and therefore your right, to form a really important part of the defensive force of the colony. Of course both you and I have been very greatly helpot by several events. This time last year thinge

ge were not looking so well with us. The war in South Africa had been

There being no response to his appeal, the Chairman said he must act for the prossut.

The Vice-Chairman said he was in much the same position Sir Thomas Jackson. He bud no idea that he would be elected or he should have protested against it. He really had not hat the experience necessary.

The Committee considered Mr. Sharp should accept the position.

KESIONATION OF MEMBER,

The Chairman read a letter to the Secretary from Mr. A. M. Marshall tendering b. resign. ation from the Committee owing to is early departure for Japan.

The Chairman after expressing the thanks of the Committee to Mr. Marshall for his wor- rices during the past year, proposed that Mr. H. A. Ritchie be invited to rejoin the Com- mittee in his place.

Hon. J. J. Keswick seconded; and the mo- tin was carried,

APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES.

The Committee heartily conourred in th se Temarks.

THE REGULATION OF TRAFFIC 15 HONGKONG

Rend

Mesara letter from

HARBOUR.

The VICE-CHAIRMAN said ho cordi lly con- curred with the remarks made by the Chairman about Mr. Gray, and he had much pleasure in seconding the resolution just proposed.

The resolution was then put and carried amid acclamation.

This concluded the business.

FOOTBALL.

BISGE TRAIN WINS THE SHIELD.

and

staved off for a space.

Fast play on the part of the Fusiliers continued, and they were in Siege Train ter ritory when the whistle sounded.

Result:-Siege Train, 6; H Company,

Tokyo papers report, says the J. pan Mail, that, in the sequel of his questions about the exclusion of Japanese emigrants in Canada, Mr. Noma Gozo has waited on the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and learned that althoarh the efforts made by Japan through her Consul in Vancouver have produced some amelioration of the exclusion system, it is not inasmuch as Mr. Chamberlain has decided that possible to take any definite interstate action, the Canadian Government's procedure does not constitute a violation of the most-favoured not discriminatory. It provides that the same test shall be applied to all nationals seeking admission to the Dominion, and although specially to Japaness dised mutage, Canada the practical application of the test inures is within her rights alace she done aut thing remains, therefore, but an appeal to differentiate textually against Orionlais. No- England's friendly feeling. Mr. Kato recom manded his interviewer to direct his efts to preventing the emigration of Japanese sagrant and loafers. With regard to the Formoss Chinese and the restrictions to which, although subjects of Japan, they are subjected in foreign countries, Mr. Kato said that the matter pre- aunts great difficulties, and that he is not in u position to speak definitely.

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COMPANY, LIMITED. HONGKONG STEAM WATER BOAT

HAREHOLDERS in the above Company are hereby notified that a CALL of $2 per Share has been made for the 15th instant. PAYMENTS to be made to the Undersigned at the Company's Office, No. 20. Des Voeux Road, on or before that Dute acompanied with Berips for Endorsement.

By Ordor.

J. W. KEW,

Hongkong, 2nd March, 1901.

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

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March, both days inclusire. By Order of the Boanl.

The real leader of the Junts, continues the Tiates, in aid to be Agoncillo, although his authority and direction are somewhat impaired by his absence in Paris Three of the most prominent in the Junts at presentare Apacible, General Riego de Diss, brother of General de Dios who surrendered atout a week ago, and

Ratuel del Fun.

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Secretary.

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CMOONEY.

Hongkong, 16th March, 1901.

QUEEN MINES, LIMITED.

NOTICE THE SECOND ANNUAL GENERAL

THE

MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS of the above Company will be held at the Re gistered Offices of the Company, 38 and 40, Queen's Road Central. on WEDNESDAY, the 27th March, 1901, at Noos, for the pur pose of receiving the Report of the General Managers, together with a Statement of Ac. counts for the period ending 31st December, 1900.

imposed at Netherlands Indian parts against Hongkong an account of small-pox; the fourtà

Crossing over, the Fusiliers, us at the start At the monthly meeting of the General Com. that it had been removed at Burmese porta na miltan of the Hongkong General Chamber of against arrivals from Biogapers; and the last of the game, made the first invasion, Walters Commerce, held in the Chamber Room, Citygiring a return of cases of plague at Singapore, with the ball sant again into centre, Bond.

Sir Thomas Jackson without a case being reported, and that a clean the Fusiliers on the defensive. A tussle on Hall, on Tuesday, the 19th March, 1901, at showing that ten clear days had elapsed there took charge of the leather from a pass, and put 3.30 p.m.Prosent: (Chairman), C. S. Sharp (Vice-hairman) bill of health and been issued Bocordingly, wing resulted in a corner for the Siege Tmin, Messrs. A. Haupt, Hon. J. J. Keswick, A. M. PROPOSED ARVISION OF THE CHINESE TARIFT. which was not converted-providing, in fact, The CHAIRMAN maid the Secretary had, sa opening for the Fusiliera to tear their centre play Gattings took Marshall, W-Ponte, B.-L. Richardson, N. A.

Slipping be

tally draft's letter to the British Minister at Paking and from

gave A Siels, H. E. Tomkins, Hon. J. Thorburn (ex owing to premare of work been unable to ground. Moorhouse brought shem up sharp.

to give the views of the Chamber on this suject charge. officio), and R. C. Wilcox (Secretary).

as requested. He thought this matter would pass to Cleave, which was intercepted by entail a good deal of enquiry and consideration. Sweets. To latter was tackled on the wing, he was afraid the opportunity for the settlement Fusiliers took the throw-in and played the hall and from the present aspect of affairs up North and the ball sent ont of boundary. The of the Tariff and former kindred questions was right across the field, where they hail another throw-in near the Blege Train's right corner Arg. This slight advantage was not improved still distant.

and field again converged towards The CHAIRMAN-That concludes the business upon,

we Johnson, Bond in charge of the ball. In a futils on the sgends, gentlemen, but before separate I think we should take some special attempt to turn the advance, the Fusiliers, Exciting play at good notice of the serrican of the late Chairman and again conceded one of the many corners already Chamber for some four years and gave great followed, but luck was with the Fusiliers. our colleague. Mr. Gray presided over the given away by them.

a good try by Gettings just topping the net. by his Siege Train immediately afterrands found its attention to the work. I do not think it is too

by

the Chamber of late years was

I therefore new move that the Com-relief by a free kick for the Fusiliers, one of the efforts. mittee do tender to Mr. R. M. Gray their very opposing eleven having been offside. This only though meeting with hearty thanks for his ominent services a* Chairman of this Chuniber during the past the Sings in the persistent ulvance of four years, and the Secretary he instructed to mach sterner opposition than in the first half, own ground cost the Fusiliers a free kick, but convey this resolution to Mr. Gray in writing still hold the field. An illegal charge in their (applause).

further disaster was averted by a hard shot going to the estside of the post. The Siege Train now pulled up slightly, but warily guard ed their own ground, at the same time lost no opportunity to increase their already heavy score. Se effectual had been their play that not ones up to this point did Field handle the ball in defence of his charge. Stafford the Fusiliers sentre-half, was playing well, but ould not get the hall up to the forwards, and had finally to leave to Swoote the task The final for the Shield was played on Satur of sending it out. Phina recaptured, and

Under the heading of Hongkong Junta day, when the 15th Company (Siegs. Traia). again carried his lice up. In a sommage with S.D., R.G.A., met H Company, R.W.F. The the backs, Blair received an injury that caused Breaking up-Another-hopeful indication_of the Manila Times him temporarily to leave the field, although he heavy rain in the earlier part of the day had

reports that na the 15th inst, a prominent leader The Chairman proposed, the Vice-Chairman softened the ground considerably, and this, be pluckily tried ut frat to contiate play. The the Insurrection's finale

on their opponente half, but although mental at the Congress of Malolos in the or going on, and there is no doubt that owing to seconded, and it was carried, that the Correspond sides making it rather diffealt to keep the fart Fusiliers, still playing gamely, made an incur of the Federal Party, who was chiefly instru that war very great energy was imparteding Committee should consist of the Chairman was seen during the progress of the gaine throughout this colony, as throughout all parts Vice-Chairman, Hon, J. J. Keswick, and Mr.tended to make the tall greasy, The Shield, their forwards got behind Maurhonse sud ganisation of the Fil pine Junta and the a

H. A. Ritchie, and the Arbitration Committee carried in a riekstus, was on view previous to O'Briat, nothing tangible accrued, Field simply paintment of the original nine members who

HALY-YEARLY THE ORDINARY of the empire. You came forward in great he composed as follows: Messrs. A. Haupt, the start of the game, and was muck admired. taking the man and allowing the ball to run composed it, and who are now stationed at Though the matel: was nut timed to start till out of play. With the evident intention of re- Hongkong nad Macao, informed a representa numbers. Since then affairs in North China W. Ponte, R. L. Richardson, N. A. Siebs, and

half-past four, both teams were on the ground ducing their defeat, the Fasiliers were playing tire of the Times that he had received two tale a very fast game, but they lost a good open-

in accordance with instructions from head- and stripped by four o'clock, by which time Inve shown the necessity--the absolute. E. Tomkins.

will be held at the Company's Hotel, TO- THE TRANSIT CF PRODUCE IN CHINA. uecessity of avery able-bodied man endeavour.

The Soerstary reported that since the last hundreds of spectators lined the rojis. The ing in on invasion of Field's post by Edwards, grams from that body lately. These telegrains. T MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS wiis hand as the was preparing to at once transmitted to Governor-General 1901. at Noos, for the purpose of Receiving a ing to do what he can towards the defence

-meeting a

MacArthur. The tone of the telegrams wax des Statement of Accounts of the Company to the of his country. Now I would ask you not addressly of the lottor of Mr. H. Kopsch. Estand was completely led, and conluined outside right, sccidentally striking the ball quarters, and as a token of his entire loyalty, he | MORROW (TUESDAY),ks 26th Mard

to the China Association, had been amongst others, H.E, the Governor (Sir Henry sheet. Forced twice to play the ball towards

close companion of the now to allow this feeling to go down. I would ask forwarded to him by that body and related. Blake, G.C.M.G.) and, later, H.E. Majo• { their own goal, the Biege Train again settled pairing. The in unthor, who during inwar: $1st December, 1900, with the Report of the Directors, and to discurs any matter that may you to keep it up and to let me see, during the Mr. Kopsch urged that the Treaty Powers General Gascoigne, C.M.G. The apasimous improvement in the Corps. I do not hesitate cepting and adopting the Chinking ontward although the Singe Train were strong faveurites, were reported. Johnson, at the expense of a Federal Party leader, staled that the finances remaining years of my command, a ecritinued should insist on the Chinese Gorerament so opinion was that the two best teams had met, and down to play, and the earlier phases of the game restion days was

transit regulations at all Treaty Ports, &

-a close game was looked for, especially as it was! corner, saved à good what from Phinn, who got were running low, and that the thirty-two be compotently brought before the Meeting, The Chairman said this was a large question from and would require more consideration, then they The players were cheered as they entered the in converting the earner, the ball just grazing the Junta, are inclined to accept the liberal will be CLOSED from the 9th to the 28th

J. A. Ross officiated as referee, and his call of kick, and, with only short-re winates to return to Manila.

the Siege Train forwards made a last had been able so far to give to it, and he field, all looking in the pink of condition. Mr. the bunt. Chore took charge frein the goal terms now offered by the United States thought it would bare to be taken in connee- ten with that large question of Tariff Re. time saw the following line up :--

Siege Train Goal Fickl (Captain); rush, carrying all before them. Cleere ugnin O'Brien: balf gave Phinn the ball, and the latter kicked in. vision.

hacks Moorhouse hacks Harman, Nicol, and Sattie; forwards-The shot was not really dangerous, but Jaluson

lot it go through, and thus the sixth goal becks-Smart won R.W.F.Goul--Johnson; Gettings, Cleave, Phinn, Blair, and-Bond Butterfield and Edwards; half-backs-Roberts, Stafford,

At the conclusion of the game Mrs. Lockhart. wire calling attention to the need for some and Sweete; forwards-Edwards, Gelshen, Exactly et halt-past four, Shields zot the la regulations to control and direct the naviga-Shields (Captain), Dobls, and Walters.

in motion for the usiliers, who faced the west wife of the Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, C.M.G. tion of native craft in the approaches to the harbour.

goal. Le gave the pass to Gelshou, who sprint (Colonial Secretary), presented the Shield ed, and at the right moment relinquished and gold badges to the Siege Train eleven, who outside bold the trophy for the year. The badges, nest in favour of Edwards, THE TRADE IN NAPTHA AND GASOLEME.

of the wing. A combined dark was then little ornaments in the shape of shield, bear A letter dated the 271) February having been received from the Government, forwarding copy made up the field, mt a neat shot for cenire the inscription Hongkong Footbell Competi.

was capitally stopped by al oorhouse, who return- tion, 1991.” of a letter from the Standard Oil Company of New York, und inquiring whether, in the opined the ball to mid-field. Stafford recaptured, son of the Committee, the trade in the above and gave the Fusiliers right wing another ball was eventually sent right across the field

Imported direct from the Growers, we are products was likely to assume any large propor chance. Going through the same tacties, the tions in the Colony,

The eighteenth ordinary general meeting of able to give exceptional value. and played by Doubs. O'Brien challenged him. but was forced to concede a corner, whick Walters took. The ball was placed rather far the shareholders in the thing and Manila out, and in their eagerness to get it up Steamship Company, Limited, was hold on- to Field, the Fusiliers gave away a penalty Saturday at nou. Mr. R. Shewan presided, VIN ORDINAIRE...

und the others present were Mesars. D. Gillies, MEDOC by an illegal charge. Moorhouse took the Kick, and centred. The Siege Train forwards, N. A. Siebs, H. P. White (Consulting Com- with plenty of room to work, now gave the mittee), A. Babington. M, Watson, Fang Wa ST. EMILION.

The SECRETARY' read the notice convening were easily negotiated, but Smart stopped a Fusilier defences something to do. The batros Chun, and J. McMurtrie (Secretary).

The CHAIRMAN said--Gentlemen, the report dangerous rush by centreing. Following play the meeting. in mid-field, the Siege Train got a throw-in on for кові. Smart ones more proved too much some daya, I will, with your permission, follow CH. LAROBE ....... their left wing, and again their forwarda tracked and secounts having been in your hands for for them, however, and seat them to the right the venal enstom and take thema sa read. The CALIFORNIA... about. Now thoroughly warmed to their work, figures in the recounts speak for themselves. the Soige Train continued to press, but were and indicate that the Company has had a very for the moment effectually turned by a free successful year. Cargo, daring the Brat half kick for offside against Gettings. This player of the year especially, was plentiful, and to took charge after the ball loft Edwards foet, meet the ineressed trade, we felt we had to and headed to Phina. The latter fairly will get more tentage, or also lose cur position ded Stafford, and shot just us Smart mude for and hold on the Line to a considerable extent. him. The ball was a swift one, sud evaded John Fortunately, just at the time we required an son, dropping plump into the corner of the net, extra bost, we were able, as I informed you at the scoring being opened five minutes from the last sannst misting, to buy the Perli (late the start. From the centre-kick play was again Menuir) on very advantageous terren, and I most satisfactory vessel for our purposes, and transferred to Fusilier territory, but the am ghid to report to you that she has proved pressure was relieved by Roberts, right half. who centred. The Fusiliers' forwards lost no

has paid the Company well for the time she has lime in covering ground, but their shot found been running. As you are aware, we have

H. MOUTON ROTHSCHILD... the back of the net. Another foal against contracted for two new steamers of a more the Fusiliers for an illegal charge, gave Got modern type, and with rather wore cargo

which we hope to have out here towards ST. LEHON, Tonic

are sure they ting his opportunity, and

of carried him past the halten und up to the Edwards, whom he managed to outwit Get-will prove a very valuable addition to our line, tings was just on the point of shooting and enable us to meet the changed condition. when Smart saved the situation by doing the traffic with Manila with more up-to-date Vindelse have been asked by several the only thing possible-giving a

shareholders why we do not recommend u Herman placed it ixantifully and things were Prosecutor stated that on the previons evening

looking very black for the Fusiliers-who had larger dividend, but the auswer to that is You can't eat your cake and still have it." he felt sick while on the Praya, and leaned for

previously been stopped by Moorhouse in an

goal, when the leather We have to pay for the two new boats and support against one of the pillars outside the

attempt to clear their go the post. Edwards until that is tons you must be satisfied with moderate dividends, although I might add that Hongkong Hotel. He had not been there a moment or two when the accused, who evidently. Read letter from Government, in reply to took charge from the goal kick, and after a

the wing made a placky attempt to 10 per cent. is by no means a poor retaru. had been watching him, approached him, and

equalise. "deliberately picked the left-hand pocket of ing the publication of quarantine notifications, his trousers. There were three silver dollars to the effect that H. E. the Governor hul however, made true shooting improbable, and Export business from here is good, bat un the decided to ascertain the views of the Govern the ball went wide. Both teams were now go- other hand, the trade from alupils to this has and a ten vent piecs in the pocket, and with ment of the Straits Settlements before definite-ing at it "hammer and tongs, and treating not improved as we expected. Shipments of the spectators to the fastest and best game of hemp and sugar are few and far between, but The Siege Train, however, the circumstances, especially as vregards the that sum in his land the occurred made off. Holy deciding this question.

Also had letter from Singapore Chamber of the entire season. Ten, one of the City Hall servants, was passing Commerce in reply to au inquiry aidressed held the upper hand, and now that they had frat hazed staple, are peculiar, and i have no had the banes to weigh up their opponents, doubt that time, the great healer of all our ille, by at the time, saw the robbery and gave chase to it by this Chumber as to what publicity war

knew exactly what to do and how to do it. will bring about a change for the better, and The accused was arrested some distance off and given to the notification declaring Singapore at once taken to the station. The defence infectel, stating in reply that the notification They were playing well above form. aud that a full cargo from Manila wil. no longer was that the money dropped out of the com.in question was posted in the Shipping Office, their passes seldom went wrong. Norer in a resin, as at present, a thing of, the past.

published in the local

in the Governancat carried along,

is now all collected, as well ing freight for 1890 plainante pocket, and as he (the accused) was and 30th November, and us on the soul hurry to shoot, their forward line was strongly there is nothing I can see in the accounts that as the greater part of that outsisuding for then without the means to get his rich, he Gazelle, and the Committee did not ses how it halves and bangs.pported splendidly by the requires explanation. I may say that entstand

hand, though undoubtedly possessing snob form as to make them at times dangerous, 1900, and befors moving the adoption of the picked it up. His worship sentenced him to could well have been made more public.

Also road two letters of 61h March and one one month's imprisonment with hard labour.

dated 11th idem from the Colonial Secretary played rather as individuals striving to wipe report I shall be pleased to auswer any questions questions, the CHAIRMAN There being forwarding quarantine notices from Rangoon off defeat than as a combination able to attain that shareholders may wish to put. The SF Press hears that Mrs. Fauling, wits and Calcutta, which had been acknowledged, that end. Fifteen minutes from the start the of the well-known railway contractor now the attention of the Government being then Siege Train had three goals to their credit, two proposed the adoption of the report and

by hinu and one by Gettings. Eight miau es accounts as submitted. ister Phinn sent in the fourth, and the game had Mr MAXWELL WATSON & conded. engaged, among other enterprises in construct drawn to the apparently comprehensive means

Carried. ing a railway in Bernee, shot a tiger white out adopted by the Rangoon Authorities to enre

been in progress only two minutes were when Farther letters, dated 12th, 15th,

to say that I do see, in a number of ways, a great improvement, but it may be possible that I sail ask for further insprovements, and you may rest assured that both His Excellency the the Governor and myself have only one thought "in our minds-in-regard to you, and that is to do the best we can for you, believing that yon are au important part of the defensive force of this enormously important colony. I am very pleased with the inspection to-day. I am very pleased with the tarn-out. The turn-out is certainly better than that of last year. There is more uniformity. There in more of the op. pearance of drilled men aboat you. In saying this I am spécially anxious you should not think that I am come here to tell you a number of honeyed words which mean nothing. Al though I tell you there has been a great in. provement in you, at the same time I would remind you that there is still room for improvs. ment, and I hope to see further improvement during the ensuing year. Now I will come to the question of numbers. I am very pleased with the muster, which is far ahead of that of last year, but I regret to learn that there "O many man bent without leave. For man

to absent himself without leave ik unjustifiable. If a man is sick and does not feel up to attending the inspection there is no reason whatever why he shouhi Bot sek leave to be exeased. I hope to see next year that my remarks have borne frait. In all uther things I am perfectly satisfied.

The regimental prisas won during the year were then distributed by His Excellency, after which the men were marched back to Honda quarters. Here the Commandant (Lieut. Col. Sir John Carrington, C.M.G) addressed a few words to them, after which they were dismissed.

POLICE COURT.

Saturday, 23rd March. Втрони Ме. КЕУР.

·A COOLIE'S TMFUDENCE. Lam Sing, a desperate-looking ecolis, was placed in the dock charged with robbing the auth of $3.10 from James Bond, a private in the EMLIANA

A draft latter to the Government on the subject by the Secretary was read and adopted.

To this reply was despatched on, the 11th March, to the effect that though at the ontset the trade would be small it might eventually attain to considerable proportions.

THE FUMIGATION AND DISINFECTING BUREAU. Read letter from the Colonial Secretary is reply to the Chamber's letter of the 14th February on this subject, dated ad idea, stating list a copy of the siter and its en- closure had been sent to the Government of the Straite Settlements inquiring whether they would consent to the proposal made by the Chamber.

The Chairman said that they; must now await the decision of the Straite Government in the matter. TBE PROPOSED KEGISTRATION OF SERVANTS. In accordance with the decision come to at the last meeting, a letter was despatched to the Government on this subject, in reply to a re- quest to the Chamber for their opinion, to the affect that the Committee considered that the enactment of such a law would be inadvisable and probably impracticable.

The Chairman said he thought that closed the matter so far as the Committee wore con

cerned,

on

THE PROPOSED RE-SURI EY OF EASTERN SEAS. The Chairman said, as they were aware, un- this subject had been received ollier letter from the Secretary to the Fourth Congress of Chambers, after further communication with the Foreign Offices. He thought it would per haps be well to first read the Chamber's letter, which was dated the 5th February.

The letters were then real.

The Chairman, continuing, expressed the opinion that there was nothing further to ke said, and, after some discussion,

It was decided to send a courteous reply in acknowledgment.

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TWENTY-THIRD ORDINARY

TANNUAL MEETING of the SHARE-

HOLDERS of the Company will be held at the Officer of the General Agents, on WED. NESDAY, the 27th March, 1001, at Noos. for the purpose of recairing their Report with a Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1900.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will he CLOSED from the 13th to 27th

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,

General Agente. March, both days inclusive

Hongkong, 9th March, 1901..

LEZON SUGAR REFINING COMPANY. LIMITED.;

NOTICE.

NINETEENTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of the SHARE 38.00 HOLDERS of the Cmpany will be held at 18.00 the O toes of the General Agents, on WED. tho 27th March, 1901, at NESDAY, 19.20 r.x.; for the purpose of receiving their Keport and Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1900,

H. PRICE & CO. 12, QUEEN'S ROAD Hongkong, th March, 1901.

OREGON LUMBER.

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Chamber's letter of the 11th February regard- | kard run rate ut which he was going, Prospects for the rear coom to be very fair Fared to book orders for any specifications at

on shikur with H. H. the Sultan of Johore, publicity for their notification 16th 16th Moorhouse, from a penalty kick at the Fusi The animai, which was 8 ft, in long, a very respectably sized animal, broko out of cover and 18th March, from the Government with Hers goal-Johnson carrying the ball beyond nearest Mrs Pauling, who got a shot into the reference to quarantine notices were then read, the stipulated distance recorded the fifth goal shoulder. Stripes" slunk back into the jangle. The first stated, that quarantine as against With a practically undefeatable score of five only, to be turned out again, when Inrther shots Hongkong had been withdrawn at Calcutta and goals in twenty-five minutes, the Siege Train from the Baltan and Mrs. Pauling despatched Chittagong the next that it had been imposed were able to rest on their oars till the referee's

at Saigon against arrivals from this port all of half-time, when, determind to leave. the brute.

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SIEMSSEN & CO.

1002 Hongkong. 14th February, 1901. POHOOMULL

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com- pany will be CLOSED from the 13th to 27th March. both days inclusive,

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,

General Agents.

.f684 Hongkong, 8th March, 1901. UNIVERSAL TRADING CO, LIMITED

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TOTICE is hereby given that the General Manager has made a CALL of 815 on. the Holders of Shares in UNIVERSAL TEAD- ING CO., LD., which Call in payable to the General Manager on the 31st of March, 1901, at the Company's registered office, No. 4. Des Veux Road Central.

Dated Hongkong, 31st January, 1901. ELLIS KELLY,

General Manager.

BROTHERS, 57 & 59, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS, Have for Sale, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL

INDIAN, Chinese and Japanese Silk Goods

for Ladiesand Gentlemen, and other Articles. 394] Oriental Embroidery, Rugs and Carpets, and Tcatoiseshell Wares, Curiosities and Faney Goods. Jewelry, Cashmere Shawls, Ivory, Sandalwood HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE

INSPECTION 1 SOLICITED. Hongkong, 8th November, 1900,

NOTICE.

TO THE PUBLIC AND OFFICERS

SHIPS.

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COMPANY, LIMITED..

THE SHARE CERTIFICATE NO. 3317 Tarote Hundred Shares NUMBERED 79,601/79,700 inclusive, standingin the Register, in the naus of HOAI SANG, of Hongkong. having bean LOST, Notibets hereby given that OF unless the said Certificate be produced at the Office of the Coripany, 33 and 10,Queen's Road Central, Victoria, Hongkong, on or before the 8th day of April, 1901 & New Certificate for the said Shared will be issued and the Oll Certifi Where good European Accommodation can cate will thereafter be held by the Company as be obtained at Yen 3 per day.

When in MOJI, go to

THE AMERICAN HOUSE,

Address-NISHY HON-MACHI, ITCHOSE, Moji, 17th January, 1901.

null and void.

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,

General Managers. Hongkong, 8th March, 1901.

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