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CORRESPONDENCE. :

THE CHINESE AND THE NEW ORDINANCE.

TO THE KRITÓK OF THE “DAILY PRESS,”

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it is chur that a junk must carry such a light as to be visible at a reasonable distance, otherwise on a dark night a collision with a alemmer might occur without any negligence on the part of thosn navigating such' steam vessel. In the pre-nt case the plaintiffs say they bad such a light and that the negligence

Hongkong. 17th July. consists in those on board the steamer ret

BIB-in reference to the article published in observing it till it was close by and collision your Chinese issue, the translation of which ipavitable. After carefully considering the appeared in your columns this morning, I beg evidenca giren on both skins, I am quite clear to forward yon a free teamslation of a Chinese that both the captain and second offer were lotter sent to the Editor of your Chines inste carefully looking out. They had already's ou

in reply to his editorial remarks, I agree with other uraft and passed the safely, and long hins thut the new Pablic Health and st h moditied before they had slightly, temperarily, attored Baildings Ordinace

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bardship the sorians the kok-out now inflicted na my smp.triots. But in Weyo, therefore, specially on. for junks, the lights of set of which justies to the Chinese members of the Legislative they could

It Conncil and Sauitory Board I should say they appears to me, therefore, incredible that the have done their best in acquinting the Chinese look-out man, the captein, and the second numurity with the requirements of the Ploise, insert the translation and officer should have, none of them, seau the light Ordinance. of the junk until it was only a ship's length off oblige-Yours, etc., and then all have seen, it practically together. if it had been plainly visible all the time as a bright white light ought to have been. The decision Ilace already given as to the locality of the collision disposes of the contention of the plantit's use that the captain and secund officer had their attention attracted at the time by the wwxpertedly close proximity of Putoi Island. Judgement must, therefore, be for the dofeudants with costs.

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POLICE COURT,

Friday, 17th July. BEFORE MR. T. SERCOM SE SMITH (POLICE MAGISTRATE),

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A CHINAMAN.

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TO THE EDITOR OF THE CHUNG NGOI

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, JULY 18mm, 1903

THE HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBERF COMMERCE.

community on this subject that symbols

economical and easier to work PHOTOGRAPHIC

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than flags, wore better understood by inademes. and the adoption of the code from the 37. special distance signals of the Commercial Code ade it equally understood by the seafaring coramunity, and that it was pointed out the siguals could be increased, if found wucossary by further combinations of the then symbols

General monthly meeting of the Committee of the Hongkong General Chamber of Comineres hold in the Chamber Room. City Hall, on Tuesday, 7th July, 1903, at 3:45 pm Present: Mr. E. A. Howatt (Chairamu), Mr. D. R. Law (Vice-Chairman), Hor. C. W. ployest or by similar siguals displayed from Dickson, Messrs. C. Michelna, N. A. Siebs, J. Runder the latter suggestion 117 separate signals the yard-arm, it seems to the Committee that Smith. H. E. Tomkins, B. C. Wilcox, could be made, or inore than those employed Wood, and A. R. Lown (Benretory) Aksent in the recently extended code at Shanghai. Hon. R. Shewan (ez officio),

copy of which is enclosed.

MINUTES.

The minutes of the last monthly meeting held on the 9th altimo were read and confirmed.

NEW MEMBERS OP CHAMBER.

The Secretary reported that Messrs. Goddard and Dougins and Barrelto & Co. had been elected to membership since the last mooting subject to the usual confirmation by the members at the next annual Keneral meeting.

THE CURRENCY QUESTION. Road latior, dated 25th ultimo, from the Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce, asking whether this Chamber would be propared to join with theirs and that of Tientsin In a Memorisi addressed to the Dayeu of the Diple- matic Corps at Peking urging that the Chinese Government should have brought before it the imperative necersity of a

of a remedy being found for the prescut unsatisfactory Bunte of its currency and the desirability of its making immediate preparations for the introduction of an wuiform national coinage preparatory to any scheme which might oventually be brought forward involving the introduction of a golt standard.

The draft Memorial drawn up by the Shanghai Chamber was discussed und, as its terms prae- tienlly fallowed the same lines which this Cham- ber intimated on the 12th ultimo to the Tientsin Chamber ang petition it was thought desirable to present at this early stage of the question should take, the Committee decided to send a reply ogroeing to join in the Memorial

as drafted.

KTEAMSKIP SUBSIDIES,

A copy of the report of the Select. Commilles of the House of Commons appointed to enquire into the subsidies to steamship companies and sailing vessels under Foreign Government and the effect thereby produced on British trade which had been forwarded by the Colonial Secretary for the information of the Chamber,

OFFICIAL CODE VOCABULARY. The CHAIRMAN said that with reference to

Hongkong, 16th July, Ste-Oue could not help feeling used reading the appeal for werey publis in your paper yesterday. I do not think the article emanated from you, for an editor before he writes on any subject must gather facts by making enquiries and nacrtain it the information given kim was correct, he would merely make himself ridiculous Should be peak at ralow, his argente could not be taken as fair. How the new Public Health and Building Ordinauce was introdused, when it was enforced, representatives Chipere and whether the had opposed it or not, were all well known for the last two years. Every paper is res pons ble for the news it publishes, why did

us if you were in a dream The mes coolie at Murray Barracks who was you speek sentenced to six months' imprisonment on the Sanitary Board has to authority to make Monday for the larceny of a silver cigarettes which are made by the Legislative Connoi. Only those laws governing the case, a metal wristlet watch, and $10 in public health and sanitation are trastel to the anuney, the property of one of the officer Sanitary Board to carry out. The Ordinance

was introduced two years ago.

It was the of the Derbyshire Regiment, and whos cas

oatesare of a petition signed by the Europeanas laid at the table. rohrant

on the application of Mr. community and a few Chinees, complaining J. D. Thomson, solicitor, was discharged, of the inmuitary state of the Colony, orer the rebatting evidence raising reasonable doubt crowding, and prevalence of infectious diseases, in the mind of his Worship as to the guilt of andresting the home Government to appoint men to make she mossary investigations, Consequently, a civil engineer and a doctor was the introduction of the Ordinance. When in its bill form, tho Ordinnose was published in all the English journals, and translated into Chiness and published by the Universal Herald When it was discussed by the Sanitary Board, Mr. Lau Chu Pak strongly opposed it, and he had the Chinese Commercial Union Le invite the land-owners and the Kaifong to meet and express their views thereon. Bal very few came to the meetings The Chinesa lebaved like those scrat ching their legs with boots on. Finally it was decided by those who camo to engage counsel to lay their riens before the Government. There upon, Messrs. Chan Kang Yu, Ho Tal Shang, and others raised more than 2,000 in pay the expuses, and eugged Dr. Io Kai to represent the case to the Government, Dr. Ho Council, and he knew what to say. The bill was more drastic than the present Ordinance. Many wodifications bad been unde after the representation. Not only did the Chinese ang ga counsel, bat the European community also engaged Str. Pollock to appen! on their witneses for the defence, but his Worship bebalf. Not until the beginning of this year decided that it was unnecessary to hear them, was the bill turned into law, It and discharged the defendant,

the accused.

In supporting the adoption of a symbol code it may be mentioned that great wright was given to the argument brought forth in your Jutter of 31st July Jun, and also adhered in in your further letter of 10th September, 1902. that a flag system is not suited to local condi- tious on the ground that, in the calm weather usually preceding typhoons, such signals would often not be readily distinguishable: my Com. mitton therefore respectfully suggest that the decision of His Excellency to adopt a Beg systent in proference to one of sy tabels may be reco sidered:

With regard to the disinclination shown to alter the present symbol signals because of the lacul junk population's familiarity with them, I su to point out that this dificult aight esile he overcome by the publication and distri. bien amongst the junk and sampan pepala- tion of a card showing only the few signals in their altered form necessary for local needs note that ther signals showu are with intended only for soa-ging craft. This would, obviate the confusion ia their minds which it is appearently thought might be vocasioned on their being supplied with a copy of the whole

code.

PLATES, PAPERS AND OH EMICALS.

EASTMAN'S KODAKS, FILMS AND ACCESSORIES,

DEVELOPING AND PRINTINO UNDERTAKEN

A. CHEE & CO..

LATE TELEGRAMS.

[VIA JAPAN AND BHANGHAL]

JAPAN AND RUSSIA.

17 QUART'S ROA", HONGKONG,

London, 3rd July.

Transports have sold and are in further request at El. a. Od.

REFINERIES-China Sugurs have declined to Luzons are still in request at $10, MINING-Panjoms have been booked at the reduced rate of 52 30 and a few more sharis are

$95 sellora

his head.

further demand at the lattor·rato, with no

at 2151.

The Cologne Gazette publishes a St. Peters. Probably obtainable at tis figure. We have burg despatch accusing Japan of continuously no other changes or business to report under inciting hostilities on the part of the people in DOCK, WHARVES AND GODOWNS.-Hong- Manchuria against Russia and likewise of kong aud Whampoa Docks have firmed up. supplying large quantities of weapons and and after sales at $215 $215 and $216, are in munitions of war to Chius.

The Russian military mentres at Warsaw Rharva obtainable under 8217, Hongkong and have been abandoned in consequence of the Healoon Wharves, have sold at 588 and 388) necessity of testing the capssities of the

Dooks are in some demand at 510). "Farnhams Siberian Railway in the transportation of and class rm with buyers at $38. Now Amoy troops. Twa composite Brigades comprising after receding to The. 1621 can be placed at

being Tis, 165. Infantry, Cavalry, and Artillery neo

LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.-Hong- transferred to the Far East from Western

A frontier Regiment of Infantry kong Lands lave boon booked at $160 and close Russia. ontrained at Kharkoff yesterday.

with shares offering at Siol, Kowloon Lands London, 4th July, The Pauslavist organ, the Svici, quotes the business. Humphreys Estates after sales at and West Points aro unchanged and without Niroku Shimbun's announcement of an Anglo: $12 and $1.16 are now procurable at $12. Japanesa Note to the Chinese Government

Oriente Hotels can still be placed I am also directed to enquire whether His demanding the evacuation of Manchuria. The Hongkong Hotels, are easier with some sellers Excellency bris favourably considered the Sreit adds that Basis must immediately pro at $40.

COTTON MILLS-Ewo are proenrable at further suggestions put forward by the paro for eventualities.

Both the Standard and the Globe publish the Tls. 35, and Luon Kung Mows at Tls, 424. Chamber for the grouter éfficiency of the leest Observatory by the establishing of terms of the Note and comment on it approy Hongkongs have advanced to $15 with ailes. additional signal stations, direct telephonicingly and in vigorous terms,

Berlin, 11th July, commnuication between the Observatory and the Harbour Office, Hainat observatus, simultaneous daily telegraphic observations from other observatories, the supply of the latest instruments, and the publishing of any information offered by other observatorias, which were contained in the special report enclosed in my letter of 13th Jannary last and which suggestions my Committee trust have met with His Excellency's approval.-I have the, etc.,

A. R. LOWE,

Secretary, The Hon. COLONIAL SECRETARY,

Colonial Borretary's Office,

Hongkong, 2nd July, 1903.

Refuting the English Press, the Nooit remyn states that us Japan iso triedy delay the construction of further large war vessels, and in so sequence the proposed iners

London, 11th July. of her land-tax will not be pressed.-0. Lloyd,

It is fenrod that H. H. the Pope will not survive the third tapping operation which has become necessary.

terms with all the Powers, she has decided to

THE POPE'S HEALTH.

Owing to the Pope's illuess, the proposed visit of King Vietor Emanuel to Paris B postponed antil September --N.-C. D. N.

THE TARIFF QUESTION.

London, 11th July. The Dake of Devonshire, Lord President of the Government will do its best to publish information anent the tariff before the cul of

Biesm Water-boats

Mischiàaneous-Ones Island Cements Eave been booked at $244 and $241, closing with Intyors at $24. Electries are steady at 312.60 and $7 for the old and new issues reep

paid on the 11th instant. tively, ex the dividend of 9 per cent. for 192 are in domaod at $144. Ioos can be placed at $247. Bell's Asbestos have boon booked at the advanced rate of $6. China Providents can still be procured at $91. Watkin: ar wanted at 97. Powella have sold and there are farther sellers at $10. Alhambra Cigars are quoted at $250 buyers.

The case for the prosecution rested entirely were sent out. The result of their investigations agreed to bring the Chamber's protest receipt of your letter of the 25th altino regard. the Council, has informed Lord Gosebon that Agency Co., Ltd., interim dividond of $6 per

on the evidence of the pawnbroker with whom the defendant was alleged to have pawned the watch. This man pickel out the prisoner at the Central Police Station from amongst a row of other Chinamon, and stated in the Police Court that he pawned the watch at seren o'clock last Sunday morning,

Sergoaut Kingsmill, called by Mr. Thomson deposed that he saw the defendant at work in the mess-room at the time wontioned, and thie syidence was corroborated by the head mem-roum coolie, who declared that wakened the defendant at a quarter to sove o'clock on Sunday morning and set him to his duties, which kept his occupied til eight o'clock, when he went out and bought the daily

supply of ice.

Mr. Thomsen nas prepared to call other threa

POST OFFICE CASE.

A Chinese clurk at the General Post Office, who was formerly employed at the Magistracy was charged on remand with opening corre spondence the property of the Postmaster. He pleaded not guilty, and was defended by Mr. Hastings, solicitor.

PROHIBITION OF COOLIE IMMIGRATION IN SINGAPORE FROM HONGKONG. The following letter was read:-

the session.-N.-C. D. N. ""-

THE CABINET CRISS IN GREECE.

London, 13th July, Mr. Kalli has formed a coalition Ministry in Greace with the aid of the followers of Mr. Dely arnis--N.-C. D. N.

Mamos-Canton-Imnd-Co..-Lal, ordinary 18th instant.. yearly meeting to-morrow, Hougkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Co. Ld.. ordinary half-yearly meeting on the 4th August, transfer benka oloss on the 21st instant. Hongkong Land Investment and

books close on the 22nd instant. West Point share payable on the 8th instant; transfer Building Co., Ld., interim dividend of $1 per sharo payable on the 8th instant; transfer bocks close on the 2nd Instant. Hongkong Fee Co. Ld., interim dividend of $1 per share payable on the 28th instant: transfer books close on the 20th instaut,

the telegram sent on the 12th of May Jast a reply had been received informing his Chamber that thus British Postmaster General has Si, a directed to selaowledge the against the proposed compulsory adoption ing the introduction of the flag system of of the vocabulary before the International weather signals, and to inform you that before it was giving his til decision is the matter Hs Postal authorities Breali-nos the Governor had carefully and "Telegraph Conference, and that understood the British

anxiously considered the correspondence from were also opposing its compulsory use.

the beginning, with every desire to meet the wish of the Chamber of Commerce but with a full sense of his responsibility in ordering a change in a system of signalling which the officials of the local Observatory and the Harbour Moster consider practically superior to that adopted at Sicavel. Hu! Excellency's ultimate decision was to add the

In reply to fresh attempts to elicit a state- the following account of the annual meeting of the Northern Assurance Co., Fire and Lite, flag siguals as used at Shanghai as intepor dent signals for the shipmasters who seem to desirement on the fiscal policy of the Government held at the offices. Union Terrace, Aberdeen, them, fearing the present coca bratem intact,

Mr. Balfour reiterated his inability to give any His Excellency's reasons for sv duing was information; but be assured his interrogators on the 12th June: The Chairman (Mr. G. J. Walker) in moving the adoption of the report, that 3eur Committee were anxious for the adoption of the flag signals on the ground that Shangli possessed & cods of signals which was admittedly the best in the Far East." In your letter of the 23rd August, 1902, you re-

Chamber of Commerce,

[VIA CEYLON.]

THE FISCAL PROPOSALS.

London, 1st July,

NORTHERN ASSURANCE CO.

We condense from the Aberdeen Free Press

ingapore, 12th June, 1903. DEAR SIRI are the honour to enclose for the information of your Chamber copies of the following norrespondence:-Letter from Colnzial Secretary, dated the 11th inst. Reply hereto from the Chamber of Commerce, dated the 12th inst. in connection with the prohibition Kulla binivolt a member of the Legislative of immigration of coolies from Hongkong-of❘ that in your letter of May 17th, 192, you stated that there was no probability of the dislocation that in the fire department his predecor

which you have doubtless received official notification-in onsequence of the number of cases of plague that have recently occurred on board steamers arriving here with onolies from your port.

of British trade, such as some feared.

A further debate in the House of Commons on Preferential Tariff's is oxpected shortig, the Liberal leaders bating resumed the idea in the

THE QUARTER'S REVENUE.

London, 1st July. The revenue returne for the quarter amount to £11410,913, being a decrease of £94,168.

COUNTY CRICKET.

2. It will be observed that the Austrian peated that the dog code "bas for a number of hope of foreizig a dissolution. steamer Melpomene, which arrived here on the years bann in daily use in Shanghai, wher 10th instant, reported three deaths from plagne it has given the greatest satisfaction to ship. then duly advertised in the Gazelle. that during the voyage, and that two cases of plague mosters frequenting the port"; you add that were found on board upon her arrival. Further the adoption of a fig signal service, which from May 1st the law would be enforced, commencing from the No. & Health District that this is the fourth time recently that plague would be principally for the no of the foreign shipping in harbour, need not necessitate the has been found on vessels from Hongkong. bounded on the East by Graham Strest, and er the wast by Shing Wong Street, nad therefrom

3. While my Committee feel compelled to abolition of the present drum, cose, and ball gradually extending to the other districts. support the Government of this Colony in any siguals shown by H.M.S. Tamar for the Messrs. Fung Wa Chun and Lau Cha Pak also responsible course taken to keep Singapore free benefit of antive shipping craft," and farther had the two sactions concerning overcrowding from so dire a calamity as would be the intro. pointed out that the code has been generally and cubicles translated into Chineso and Anction of plague among our community, still adopted by the German, Russian, and Chinese freely advertised through the Tong

Wa from the point of view of inter-trade with Governments along the crast of China. The ease for the prosecution was that the Hospital. When the date for the enfores Hongkong the course is one which this Chamber

was approaching rear, undoubtedly feels to be seriously regrettable. defendant fore the wrapper off an evening tent of the law

a confidential meeting was held by the paper addressed to Malla, and read the paper. Sanitary Board to dicuss the advisability In the defence, evidence was called to show that of enforcing the law, Messrs. Fung Wa the wrapper was already torn off, and that the Chuu and Lau Cha Pak again opposed, but they were overrated by a majority. It was defendant drew attention to the fact by asking said that though the notice had appeared could not be devised and put into practice of so declared by them to be satisfactory and thus Lawn Tennis Champienship at Wimbledon :----

His

His Excellency foals that on consideration your Chamber will acknowledge the inconveni- eppe of undnly multiplying systems of typhoon 4. The object that my committee has in directing me lo communicate with you on this warning, and therefo la deciding to mast subject, is respectfully to enquire whether as far as His Excellency considered justifiable some means of an examination of Chinese the wishes of your Chamber, His Excellency con- passengers from Hongkong for Singapore sidered it preferable to add a co'e that has been

would be

has been generally adopted over the coast of much more stringent a nature

China rather then to introduce a new system different from that hitherto adopted in the I shall sddress you further regarding the points raised in the last paragraph of your letter auder acknowledgement.-I have the

F. H. MAY, honar té he. Bir. your obedient servant.

Colonial Secretary.

The SECRETARY,

MÅLEX..ÛTEN, Secretary.

Chumbor of Commerce, Hongkong. A long discussion followed and it was decidel

Far East,

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SECRETARY, Chamber of Commerce.

The HAIRMAN said that as the Government had definitely decided not to introduce an ex- tented symbol system for weather signals, it would be necessary to let the matter rest until sufficient time had elapsed to enable the new flag system to recolte affair trial.

JUNK FLYIKO FOREIGN FLAGS IN ORDER TO EVADE PAYMENT OF CHINO VEI TAI

was bad done it. It was not denied that be so long in the Gazelle, not a word as to rend the newspaper.

the unpracticability of the now Ordinance likely to reduce to a minimum the chances of Mr. Hastings submitted that the prosecution had been received from the Chinese, Sappars plugue cases occurring on the voyage or arriv

were thon engaged Barvey and measure ing here. had not proved their case. The defendnut had the houses and notices served vat.

5. The last thing that Singapore would ever not opened correspondence, but Lud simply Excellency the Governor, soning the mad pight desire is to have quarantine or prohibition perused a newspaper the cover of which the Chiness would be reduced ic, instructed applying here to steamers arriving from Hong. had been torn off. That might have been the 'resident of the Sanitary Board to invite kong, and if any action on your side can be a breach of discipline, but it was to offence the Chinese land owners to meet him and make devised of reducing the risk of this to a Buggestions. But after two meetings nothing minimum, it would not be less agreeable to us under the Ordinance; besides, Mr. Hastings definite could be arrived at. Those who attend than we feel it would be to our neighbours and

friends of Hongkong. aid, he had been told it was the custom in od the meetings had nothing to suggest, but

I bave the honour to be, Bir, your obedient the Post Office for employees to read news simply said Impracticable." Ultimately an- papers which had lost their wrappers. Another other meeting was convened at the Chinese servant, fret worth consideration was that had feeling Commercial Union and it was there decided to existed between the Chinese 'and Portuguese ask the Government to allow two onbicles on employees in the Post Offee, the places of each floor. oue at the rear and one in several Portuguese who had resigned having front, and also allow the space between the two cubicles to be used for sleeping purposes. been taken by Chine

A depulation led by Mr. Fung Wa Cruz went to reply that the benefits to Hongkong from to the Registrar Gloucrel's office to wait on the the coolle trafle with Singapore ware only derived from the passage money, and they were President of the Sanitary Board. Uuerung zot of a suficiently remunerative nature toment had replied on the 26th withoutes to thiset before any disenssion took placs, Mr. rose, saying that the appointment had letter be allow of any expense being incarred at this end. that the practice of refusing licences to those quashed, as he had just at that moment received If therefore Chinese coolies were necessary in junks Blying foreign flags wenld be contioned. a note from Mesars. Johnson, Stokes and order to supply the labour-market in Singapore It was, after some disculpa, decided to make Master on Behalf of the Nam Pak, Ka Pat it would doubtless be to the advantage of that further representations to the Government on

this subject. and the Australian and Californian firms to the Culony to found a segregation camp on one of effect that the decision of the Chinese Com- tho numerous islands near there where the merciel Union and whatever concessions the coolies could be landed free of any further cost Evidence baving been heard, his Worship deputation might obtalu would not be binding or delay to carrying steamDIE. sentenced the defendant to two hours on them alo As I have received soch a exposure in the stocks that afternoon at the place where the offauce was committed, this punishment to be followed by six months imprisonment with hard labour and a whipping of twenty strokes.

His Worship convicted the defendant and sentenced him to a month's hard labour,

PURSE-SNATCHING CASE.

The Chinamas who santcher Misa Berkeley's parse from her hand in Queen's Road Central on Thursday afternoon, as reported in our issue of yesterday morning, was placed in the dook and the case against him proceeded with. The Hon. Sir H. 8. Berkeley, Attorney-General, was present in Conrt with the two Misses Berkeley.

CHURCH SERVICES.

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S. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL.

19th July; 6th Sunday after Trinity. Holy Communion (7.30 n.m.) Matins (11 a.m.)

Responses, Ferial; Paalme, Old Melody, in D; Hymn, Deam and Jubilato, Calkin

Lawasand King;

Hely Communion (12 noon.) Kyrie, Schubert in E flat; Hymns, 265 and 101.

Evensong (5.45 p.m.).

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Responses, Ferial: Psalms, Russell, Battishill and Hayes; Magnificat, Hawes in E (13th E.); Nano. Dimittis. Bimbault in E flat (16th M.): Hymas, 173, 260, and 232; Vespor Hymn, Ward (No. 1).

on the table.

SUGAR CONVENTION.

STORM-WABNINGS.

The SECRETARY reported that in answer to the Chamber's letter of engniry the Govern-

NEW CP.R. STEAMSHIP SERVICE.

London, Jet July. Surrey beat Yorkshire by 145 runs. Essex beat. Sussex by six wickets Lancashire beat rans. The match Warwickshire by uight wickets. Worcestershire beat Hampshire by 91

This makes the position of the leading between Leicestershire snd Notts was drawn. counties:-Middlesex (B games), 100 por cont; Sussex (11), 88 per cent.; Lancashire (12), por ceut.; Nails (1), 33.32 per cent, Yorkshire (12), 11.11 per cent.]

had at the last two annual meetings bed each the satisfaction of being able to report the high-

history of the Company. He had the same amount of premiums the received in the privilage, the income for the past year being £960,366, an increase of £101,438 on that went on to say that their policy had always the previous year-a gratifying result. He boan strength and solidity rather thau size. or they might have reached the soveted million much earlier. While prominma had thus increased, it Pas gratifying to Le

адиопасе that the lossen,

in spite of larger income and increased risks,

le to had actually decreased, being £470,336 ugainst £526 834 in the previous year. The mus for 1902 was the lowest experienced for the past twenty-five years. Passing to a review of the department, the Chairman had to admit decrease in policies. He concluded a long and interesting speech amid applauss, by moving :-- 1. That the report of the directors ba The following is the regalt of the play for the adopted; 2. that the sum of £100,000 be transferred from the profit and loss account to Fire Reserve Fund; 3, thut the SUD) In the Lading Singles, Miss Douglasa best of £10,000 be transferred from profit and low Miss Ethel Thomson by 2 sols to 1. Miss Robb, the holder, did not defend the title. In account to Staff Fension Fund; 4, that a further

o account of the year 1902." Mr. Pirie the Men's Singles, Lawrence Doherty, the dividend of £1. s. per share and a bonus of 10s. Bil. In the Doubles the Dcbortys, ex-seconded the resolution, which was unacimpurly holder, beat Hisley, the challenger, 1 y 3 sets to per share, free of income tax, be new declared champions, beat Smith and Risel y, the holders.

* LAWN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Loudon, lat July,

by 3 sets to wail,“

BACING AT NEWMARKET.

Caleutta, 2nd July, A Londen wire to the Indian Field says: The July States at Newmarket was run on the 30th June, with the following tosult:--

Monten

Vergis... Chelys

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Won by balf a length. Betting: 2 to 1'on Monter. The owners of Montem und Vergia were not declared at the time of entry.

JOINT STOCK SHARES. Messre. Vernon & Smyth say in their weekly shure report, dated Hongkong, 17th Jaly. No improvement is yet visible in the general condition of our market, and there is again bat little business to report.

ave

BASE-Hongkong and Shanghais been placed at $680 and a small lot at $685, and our closing quotation is steady at the latter rate. London has advanced to £63. 15s, Bubject to andit. the directors will recommend at the forth- coming meeting u dividend of £1. 10s. por share, add to reserve fund $500,000; write of about $1,425,00. Nationals are auchanged and property account $200,000; and carry forward without business.

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adopted. A vote of thanks to the staff and agents, proposed by Mr. Macpherson, way car- ried with great unanimity, to which Mr. Wilson, the London maroger replied in very suitable terms, adding that the Northern was represented in nearly every part of the civilised world and he was fally assured that wherever they bad agents they were proud of the Company, which is noted not only for its stability but for straightforward and fair dealing. A hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman for hisable con duct of the business, proposed by Sir David Stewart, brought the proceedings to a close.

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Mr. D. E. Brown, general agent for Chins, note," said Mr Fang, do not propose to Further parliamentary papers forwarded by go on with the meeting" 3o all those the Colonial Secretary relating to the ratifica- Japan and Indis of the Canadian Pacific Rail a circular aunouncing the establishment of a who attended dispersed. No steps have tion of the Brassels Sugar Convention were laid way Co.'s Royal Mail Steamship Line, sends ns been taken sines. Though the Government

new Candian-Pacific Atlantiusteamship service makos laws, yet it gires the people the privil

MARIKE INSURANCES.-Unions can be placed direct between Canadian ports and Liverpool. ege to appeal, if any law does not suit them.

at $500. Chins Tradore here sold and are The following correspondence was read:-- The Company baring acquired the fleet com- Bat the people must be of the same mind,

General Chamber of Commerce,

prising if steamships of the Liverpool, Bristol wanted at $3. fnugtezen are wanted in small and be care of what they want. It won't

Hongkong, 25th June, 193. and Loudon services from Messrs. Elder, lots at $135, Cantons are quiet at $180. do for any one section to growl after what has

FIFE INSURANCE-Bongkengs are ne SIE-I am directed to acknowledge the receipt Dempater & Co.. their own Liverpool direct been doco. I would refrain from contradicting von, if I had not thought that your incorrect of your letter of 21st nitimo intimating that passenger service is now in operation from locted at $330. Chinas have sold at 583 and

can now be placed in small late at $86. Montreal and Quebec, via the famons St. His Excellency the Governor had decided to statements would likely throw cold water on.

The passenger flest SHIPPING Hongkong, Cantou and Bacaca those who have the welfare of the Chinese at introduce at the Hongkang Observatory the Lawrence River route Take Manitoba, Lake has been freely enquired for, and

flag system of weather signals for the informa heart.Yours, eto,

tion of ampmasters, similar to that in uso stiprion at Shanghai, and that the present cone system. whare twin screws and side keele and have which rate a few more shares are still procurable. We have older and more expensive Whiskies

Indo-Chinas advanced during the earlier part would be continued for the information of the best specially built and fitted for this service. If the week to 399 and 3993 with sales to the ocal junk population.

These steamers Bail from Montreal (summer of The Committee of the Chamber desire me to convey their thanks to the Government for agreeing to institute this mach needed reform in the system of weather signals,

FAIRPLAY:

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS. The U. & O. steamer Gacke, with mails, &c., from Eau Francisco to the 27th ult., via Hono Inlu, left Yokohama for this port yesterday, at daylight, vie Inland Ben, &c.

The C.N. steamer Tainan, from Australian ports, left Manila yesterday, at daylight, and is expected here to-morrow, at 6 pm.

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only every Thursday at daylight, passengers northern market, at these figures, but an easier embarking on Wednesday evening any time tone bas since set in and we close with sollers after 8 pm and from Quebec shout 3 p.m. at $93. China and Manilas bare dropped to $21 on Thursdays, on arrival of C.P.R. express (old) and $16 (new), with sales of the old issue In view, however, of the recommendation | train; from St. John, N.B. (winter only) every and probable further buyers at the rate. made by this Chamber in the report of the Saturday on arrival of C.PR. express train. Donglases have again been hooked at $401. for the old and new issues respectively. Shell Sub-committee appointed to examine com. The west-hound sailings are from Liverpool Star Ferries continue in request at $27 and 517

from the shipping | every Tussday. munications received

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H. PRICE & CO.

12, QUEEN'S ROAD.