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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 21ST, 1904

already shown or the futur a should reveal that HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT

AND AGENCY COMPANY, LD. the increased cast of sugar to England is quite oat of proportion to the advantage, actual or potential, gained by a West Indian Colony, or by English refiners, that legislation will not have how justified.

Our experts to foreign countries, in actual though possibly uet potential valun, are greator to-day than our exports to the Colonies. Nothing must be done, therefore, for the bevelt of any particular industry if, us a consequence, our cost of production of manufactures is to be sensibly increased, and the opportunities which

The following is the fifteenth report of the board of directors to the ordinary meeting of aboreholders, to be held at the company's offices, Victoria Buildings, at noon on Wednesday, the 27th January :-

The not profiis, for the your ending 31st Docemisor, 1903, including $51,707,26 balance brought forward from last account, after paying all charges, amount to $487.470.23. From this amcunt

interim 201

dividend

Mr. SKINNER proposent, Mr. S. J. MICHAEL second-1, and it was agreed, that Messrs. C. W. May nn T. Arnold be re-elected auditore.

The CHAIRMAN-I may say that the direc tors are very pleased to have the suggestion from Mr. Michael with regard to their re maceration. The matter has been considered informally and possibly it may be brought before the shareholders at a subsequent mosting.

The CHAIEMAN thanked shareholders for their attendance, and announced that dividend warrants would be ready to-morrow,

That was all the business.

SUPREME COURT,

Wednesday, 20th January.

IN CRIMINAL JURISDICTION.

Barons HIS HONOUR SIR WILLIAM M. GOODMAN (CHIEF JUSTICE).

DISCHARGED BY PROCLAMATION.

The only case remaining to be disposed of was that in which Captain Dominic Bazin was charged with criminal libel. The Hon. Attorney-General Sir Henry S. Berkeley appeared for the Crown (instructed by Mr.

we now enjoy of foreign trade are to be per of $6 por share has already been paid†NCREASE OF THE POLICE FORCE / F. B. L. Bowley, Crown Solicitor), and Mr.

ceptibly diminishes,

I am very constions of having already trespassed too much on your indulgence, and therefer combat now discuss tho principles yaderlying my Imperial Belief. We are all

After transferring $250,000 from equalisation of dividend foud to profit and loss scenuat it is, now proposed to pay a fual dividend of $0 per share, maintaining the usual dividend of 12 pur cent. per annum on the capital, and after

DIRECTORS.

. afluenced by the power which national Bonti-writing off directors" and auditors' fous there remains a balance of $51,906.03 to be carried mein exerts upon the minds of men in their

The

fact that forward to the credit of a new profit and loss most pitical relations. profurance to Colonies must have account.

modorate tox fs fundamental basis a on food in axiomatic, and it is because cf my conviction that the disadvuulags of such a tax will be more than compensated by practical community of interest throughout the Fmpire, that I urge the acceptance of this; policy a policy governed by a proper senio of Imperial propsition.

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Mr. D. M. Moses having resigned his sent Mr. E. Shollim was invited to join the board in his place, and this appointment now requires coatituation.

Messrs. A. J. Raymond and J. H. Lawis now reiire by rotation, but offer themselves for re-election.

AUDITORS.

It is trus that Protectionists are not all

In the absence of Mr. J. C. Poles, the accounts fools; it is equally true that the greatest statesman is uot infallible, and that the fore-have besu audited by Mr. T. Arnold in con is, after al, human-junction with Mr. C. W. May, who now retire most man of his new

but offer themselves for re-election. I am, Sir, Your cbedient servant,

J. MALCOLM LYON.

ARRIVAL OF NAVAL HATINGS

FROM SHANGHAI.

Thirty-three Naval ratings arrived from Shanghai on the evening before last on the Chins Navigation Company's 8.8 Kalgun, and proceeds to HM.3. Tamar. Leaving Shanghai on the 15th inst, the Kaiger had a somewhat tempestuous voyage down the consi, Capt. Speed reporting strong monsoon and high sea to Brea- ker Point, but from thence to port light winds and fine weather The sailormeg passengers, of course, were quite at home to the bad weather.

JAPAN AND RUSSIA.

The N-C. Daily News says:--It comes from a well-informed source in Jupan that the five cruisers, Nisahin and Kosuga, now coming out from Genoa to reinforce the Japause fleet, vill bo delivered in Shanghai. They are said to be coming out as far as here under the British dag, though why. British rather than Argentine, that of tho government from which they have been purchased, is not stated.

Tho Shanghai Mercury in its issus of the 14th inst. understands that a squadron of the Japanese fleet has been seen cruising teor the Saddle Islands. Referring to this editorially the Mercury says Outside Wangung and near tho Saddles is a squadron of Japanese war- Versals and torpedo-boats,

Thoy may be merely out there for a crise, but they may be waiting for the final word to seiza a stray Russian war-remel or a steamer they know to be laden with munitions of war. But although the horizon looks dark, wo still hope and believe that Russia, as is her wout, will cave in at the very last moment.

The Yorus states that the Japanese Gover ment has decided to fleat war bonds to the amount of 100,000,000 yen bearing five per cent. interest, at the rate of 96 for every 100 yon. The bonds will be floated in Japan in the event of an outbreak of hostilities between Russis and Japan. The floating of the new bonds will be officially announced. In the meantime all preparations are being made for the issue of the

bonds.

The accounts are as followG:--

BALANCE-81E1 T..

31st Dec., 1923. LIABILITIES. Capital

Equalis of dividend fusel" Accounts payable. Balance of prefit and loss ac-

687,470.23 court Los interim dividend paid 300,000.09

ANSETH.

Cash..............

3tat Dae., 1993. Amount advensed on mortgage Furniture account... Accounts receivable....

Amount invested in property..

*C.

5,000,000.04 500,000,00 454 263.43

387,47..23

$7,243,733.66

7,:130.G 54,553.00 4,900,849.43 4,078.70 41,2.77 $7,341,733.66

PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT.

Dr. 31st Dev., 10 3. To interim dividend of 6 per cent. for the

half-year....

To charges account.

To repairs to house property...

To advertising

To Ar insurance

C+

$

.................330,000.00

Pa

Directors' fees. $ 7,500.00 To balance to he appropriated as follows:

27,003 60 Maanging directors' fees......

1,000.00 Auditor fes Final dividend of 0 per cent.

for the half-year ---------- 300,000,09 Balance to be carried to new

Reocent

51,806.03

Cr.

By undivided profits, 1992 31st Dec., 1903. By interest on mortgage. $202, 96.75

Loa-Interest on loans pay-

ablo.......

By rents. By commission By sorip fees.........

By profit on Ralus of property. By unclaimed dividende

103,240.80

By transfer from equalisation of dividend

fand

387,470,23 $746,936.01

$

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The following paper was submitted at the meeting of the Legislative Council yesterday:

Government House, Hongkong, 6th November, 1903,

Sir, I recently referred the question of in- areasing the police force to the Colonin. Secre tary and Acting Captain Saperintendent of Folice for report, and I have now the honour to inform you that this question has been onre fully considered by the Colonial Secretary and 29th September, asked that 50 Chiuese Police Caplain Layous, who had, nader date of the might be temporarily angaged and paid for out of lapsing salaries in the Department in order to tide over tuo smson immediately preceding the Chinese New Year, when there is usually an accussion of crime.

M. W. Slade, barrister-at-law (instructed by Mr. R. Harding, of Masers. Ewons & Herston, solicitors), appeared for the defence.

The Attorney General stated that he had no case against the defendant arid did not intend to proved.

Defendant was accordingly discharged by pro- clamation.

This closed the Sessions. The Court roso at 10,5 a.m.

IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION. BEFORE HIS HONOUR A. G. WISE

(PULSNE JUDGE). -

A CHANGE OF FIRM. The Chinese Americau Commercial Com- pany, merchants, 91, Connaught Rood, sne the Hang Chang Tai and the Hang Chang Looug firms, watchmakers, 40 Bonham Strand, and Wong King and Tam Tin, partners therein, for $337,61 in respect of goods sold and delivered. Mc. II. W. Lobkor of Mosers. Deacon, Looker and Deacon, solicitom, appeared" for the plaintiffs and Mr. F. X. d'àlmado e Ca-tro, solicitor, for the Hang Chung Loong and Tam Tin.

NOTICE.

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Owing to the Great Increase in the Furniture Business of Messrs. ACUEE & CO., we are mquested by them to Besume Management of the Photographic Business hitherto carried on in their name on our behalf. From this date we will continuo tho Photographic business at the same place under the name of

€ 0.

& LONG, HING

All outstanding credit and debit accounts of the Photographie Business will be collected and settled by as.

Inspection is invited to the New Stock now on view.

LONG, HING & CO.,

PHOTO GOODS DEALERS,

Bougkong, st December. 1987

17A, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL

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ARNHOLD. KARBERG & CO.

ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT.

SOLE AGENTS IN CHINA FOR:

THE ALLGEMEINE ELECTRICITATS GESELLSCHAFT, BERI.IN. JESSES. KOERTING BROS., HANNOVER.

THE COMPANY OF WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY, BERLIN. MESS. MIX & GENEST, BERLIN.

PRIVATE ELECTRIC LIGHTING PLANTS A SPECIALIY Fully detailed Estimates drawn up free of charge upon appliention to the above. Hongkong 3rd December, 1903,

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OBITUARY.

9. It is fold that, owing to the ext nsion of the area of the city by the Prayn Reclamation which is now largely built over, the extensive building that has taken place on the new roads on the upper levels (Macdonnell and Conduit Roads) and extensions of the city eastwards, the addition of 21 night busts and 17 day boats in the City of Victoria is required. To 500] the bents covered 55 men are required, while 14 additional men are wanted to cover new bruts and jatrols in the Kowloon Piusula rendered necessary by the large additions of buildings Mr. d'Almach, said ho knew nothing about Setoa, senior partner in the firus of Cursetjoe that have been made tuere recently.

Owing to the increase in the Chinese popula-Hang Chung Tai nad Wong King, tion, which it is estiqunted is greater by 33,000 persons than it was in 1901wben the last census was taken, and to the increased number of steam-re running between Hongkong, Canton and Macao, all of which have to be watched by the Police, an increase of 5 men ja required for tha Chinese Dotective Staff. This makes a total

of 75 mon.

4. The Acting Captaia Superintendent of Police recommends, and I conour with him, that the 50 men should be Chinese constables of the 2nd class, and. I attach a statement which

Mr. LookerWe say they are the some firm. His Lordship-ft is the usual New Year shop shuffle, I suppose.

On 2nd

There has lately passed away in Bombay one of the oldest. Parsee merchants of Chins, at the ripe age of 84 years. Mr. Cooverjee Boшanjee

OK

SIEMSSEN & CO.

155a

TRADE

TELEPHONE No, 135.

FRENCH IS

MARK

MARTELL'S

* $26.50 PER DOZEN,

*** $31.00 PER DOZEN.

V. 8. O. P. $31.00 PER DOZEN,

V.IV. 8. O. P. $93,00 PER DOZEN.

Even their cheapest quality is recommended by the Medical Faculty for Invalids and

delicate people.

Boimanjee and Co. of Bombay, and Cowrasjes Mr. Looker wont on to explain that the Pallanjee and Co. of Hongkong and Shanghai, plaintiffs old some goods in the early part of the oldest established Indian mercantile huusesta last year to the Hang Chung Tai vho carried the Far East, died Baddenly, of heart failure, at on businesses watchmakers, and the man then his residenc, Chaudenwody, Bombay, on Thurs- THE FAVOURITE BRANDY OF THE in charge, apparently the master, was Worg day, the 24th ult. Born at Rustompoora, Surat, King. There was a falance of smas $900 in 1819, at the age of five years be was taken by 3, he Police in the New Territory hare, remaining in respect of the payment for these his parents to Bombay, where, wùca bis edass- however, during last year and this year, boen goods, but somewhere stout November of last tion was completed, he joined his brother's firm, He wherein he acquired a thorough insight into 26,568.28 roduced by 21 men, and these men are already year Wong King paid $400 on nesouni.

often sama te ulaintiffs' shop and they went to commercial affairs. In 1813 he took a trip to 21,010.04 utilised to cover some of the new ground.

854.95 Consequently after making dus allowance for his to press for payment. This business had been China to look into morcantile conditions and 10,484.83 ou sick and on leave it is calulated that an

addition of 60 constables will amply suffies for carried on always by two men, one of whom the possibilities, and returned again in 1849 to all prosent requirements. From this number, Chinese referred to as Smith, who appeared to establish the fm at Shanghai. He was 10 already provided for in 1904 Estimates (be the muszager. Ou 8th November plaintiffs' endowed with a remarkable memory, and strange of the 12 men actually provided are required shroff went to the Hung Chung Tai shop to

indeed were the experiences ha was wont to for Cepatiman Station) can be deducted, learing ask for payment of the outstanding account. relate which he underwent hers in those days, 50 as the number to be provided.

and Smith told him that the master (presumably when this Colony was bat in its infancy. His Wong King) bad gone to Macao.

popularity was well-deserved, for his talents December the shroft went back again and on

were great and varied, and his business nousem that occasion was told that the master had not recognised by all with whom he was brought returned. On the 7th he again went back and into commercial relations. Genial in manner, bating asked the same man if the master had of a charitable disposition, he earned - for returned the man asked him what he wanted himself among his intimates the nickname The shroff told him that he wanted pay-of Maharaj " (Philanthropist). He has left Smith thoreapon four sons, three donghters, and forty-seven ment of this account. said that Wong King was not now master; grandchildren, besides a wide circle of friends, the shop-siyle bad been altered and the business to mourn his loss.--Contributed. had been bought on 2nd December by Tam. Tin, Plaintiffs admitted that the sale had been advertised but alleged that it was purposely put into the smallest of the six Chinese Levepapers and the only one which This will give accommolation for $4 addi. plaintiff, did not take in, of which fact, they tional Asiatic Police besides providing, by aid, Wong King had knowledge. re-arrangement of rooms, increased store and offos accommodation, both of which are much neaded owing to the large increase in nombors of the Farca since the acquisition of the New Territory, and the addition of an Assistant Superintendent of Police for Victoria, who has at present no office.

51,707.20

shows that the cost of this addition to the Force and of appointing 6 more Chinese Detectives will be 810,36 for next year.

5. The Colonial Secretary also made certain 93,765.80 recommendations for improving the conditions 25026.88 of survie of the Chinese Land and Water

8,540.13

Police. I approve of all of these recommenda- 214.00

tions and I baveiucinded them in the statement 80,529.87

If they receive your sauction the 1,152.00 attached.

letal additional expenditure involved wil be 250,000.00 $4,915, including certain increases to the Chinese Barrack and Station Sergeants in the Water $744,986.01.

Police, which have been recommended by Captain Lyons.

KOWLOON LAND & BUILDING CO, LĐ.

FIFTEENTH ORDINARY MEETING.

The fifteenth ordinary meeting of shareholders in this Company was held at the Company's officer, Victoria Buildings, yesterday at noon, for the purpose of receiving the report of the directors together with statement of accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1905. following tho The Jupan Herald, in

There were present:-Messra, T. H. Reid paragraph, shows by example the result of the (chairman), and . H. Gaskell (directors), Press censorship on the vernacular press J. B. Michael, T. Skinnar, E. B. Shepherd, rumour, probably originating in the Stock Eschange, was circulated in town this afternoon M. S. Northcote, S. J. Michasi, and A. Shelton that a naval battle had taken place in the

and between a

War-

Hooper (secretary).

After the notice convening the meeting had boon road the CHAIRMAN said:-Gentlemon, ship, with the result that the latter was driven with your permission, we will take the report ahero. We have been unable to obtain any and accounts as read I am glad to be able to

The report is confrmation of this ramour.

that the steady progress of the company Owing to still continues, the net profits for the past year said to haw emanated from the Press regulations we are unable to publish boing over $800 more than those of the previous year. This is all the more satisfactory when Echo de Chine in a recant issue reports we bear in mind that the exterior of Knutsford

fullor details.

BBY

6. In order to house thess additional Folice, I recommend that another storey bo added to the Central Police Station,

This. The

-The Barracks are at present so overcrowded that some 25 Chinese constables are housed in a maished in the compound of the station. is very unsatisfactory arrangement. additional story will enable these men to be brought within the building and will also afford

the extra Polico accommodation for those (25) who will be allocate to the Central District, Room can be found in the Eastern and Westora Districts of the City for the additional men located to them, while in the Kowloon l'enin- sala some additional accommodation can bo prá- vided at small cost at Yaumati and Honghom.

7. The cost of an additional storey to the Central Police Station is estimated at $28,000

to accemmixte some whils $500 will be required vacats a portion of the Barracks during the alteration.

I have to ask your enthority to incur this to defray the cost of increase of Police and of (Schedule not salaries shown in skodale, printed).

Evidence was taken.

For the defence the case was that the ssle of the busines to Tam Tin was a bona-fide sale, that be was not responsible for the vendor's debts and that the sale was duly advertised.

Elis Lordship gave judgment for the defendants with costs..

POLICE COURT. Wed.esday, 20th January, BEFORE MR. T. SERCOMBE SMITH (POLICE MAGISTRATE),

DISOBEYING ORDER OF BANISHMENT. Choi Chung, and Chau Fan, of no ocupation and no fixed abode, were charged with disobar- ing the order for their banishment, by returning to the Colony on the 19th lost. They pleaded that they were on their way to Singapore, but as that, whether it was so or not, did not justify their prosopce in this Colony again, His Wor meat, with 6 hours in the stocks,

SHIPPING NOTES.

WEATHER OUTSIDE. Moderate monsoon.

CALCUTTA TO HONGKONG. Capt. J. G. Spence, of the Apcar s.o. Light- ning, reports fine weather between Calcutta and Hongkong. She left Caloutts 31st ult, Singa- pore 13th inst., arriving to Hongkong yesterday.

THE FORMOSA CHANNEL.

The China Navigation Co.'s as. Taiguan arrived from Kebe vin Kuchinot yesterday with passengers, general cargo, and mail. Capt. L. Dawson reports strong NE. wind and heusy sea in Formosa Chanuel.

AN OCEAN GEEYHOUND,

The transport Syriais the first German ocean steamer coming direct from home to Tsingtao.

SOL AGENTS.

H. PRICE & CO.

12. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL [41

ROYAL

BAKING POWDER

Absolutely Pure

To be used always for raising cake, scones, hot tea-biscuits, rolls, muffins, crusts, etc.

It is said that the Hamburg-Aueries Line Indispensable where

bure made arrangements for an entertainment on board the Syria for the occasion, at which, besides the Governor of Klaochau, Prince Adalbert of Prussia, as also the Admiral and Commanders of the German warships, will be present,

SAILING-SHIP RACE FROM PHILADELPHIA.

The American (though British-built) mailing ship Kenilworth, Luptain St. Clair, which is now lying off Yokeya discharging oil and wax into Lac Standard Oil godowns, is

the

the finest food

is required.

The medical officer of health and public analyst for the city of London, England, reports the ROYAL a Baking Powder chemi- mum possible yield of leavening gas.

that M. Dulcassé stated in a meeting of the Torrace has been done up thoroughly, a water expenditure, together with the su pecesary ship sentenced them earl to 12 months' imprison. Vietor in a long ocean race. The corapotingcally pure and giving the maxi-

French Cabinet that the situation in the Fermain laid, and each house provided with a East appears to be improving.

separate meter, and the total cost paid for Bad

The Russion Budget, it is said, has nowhere caused any special remarks in Europe. Under the heading of "Expenses in the Far East"

written off. The whole of the houses are let

satisfactorily, and there is no reseon to antici.

GAMBLING,

Yan Him and fifteen other Chinese were charged with using a house as a common gambling des, and with gambling therein. The first defendant being the owner of the hope was

is the amount of seventeen million roubles for pate any diminution of the rent roll. I have gistrate and the Acting Captain Superintendent | fned $25, and the other filleen 39 each.

the construction of a railway going round Lake Baikal.

HOCKEY.

nothing farther to add, but I shall be pleased to answer any questions.

There being no questions the CHAIRMAN pro- posed and Mr. J. R. MICHAEL seconded, that the report an accounts as presented be adopted and passed-Carried.

Mr. SKINNER proposed the confirmation of the appointment of Mesare. W. HL Gaskell and T. Hongh on the Board of Directors in place of Messrs. J. H. Cox and E. Jones Hughes, ir, S. J. MICHAEL seconded, and the motion was carried.

DISOBEDIENT SERVANT.

9. I attach copy of a report (not printed) which I called for from the Bevier olice Ma of Police on the increase of crime and incrossed number of prisoners in the gaol. This report For disobeying the enters of his mistress, and shows that there was a large increase in crits refusing point blank to do as he was told, Tan Ye chair coolie, was fined $10 with the the fist quarter of the current year and a still further increase in the third quarter of the alternative of 14 days' impriscament.

уфит.

This increase in crime is, in my opinion, targely due to the increased number of steamers ruing between Hongkong and Canton and Hoarkong and Macao and to the reduction of fares as the result of competition in the trule.

Bir steamers ran daily now to Canton, wher as formerly there were only 8, and the fares have been reduced since the end of last year from 60 cents to 30 cents for Chinose 2nd class FABSOVESIP

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MARINE COURT, Wednesday, 20th Jacuary. BEFORE HON, BASIL TAYLOR (ACTING MARINE MAGISTRATE).

ALLEGED SERIOUS OFFENCE BY AN OFFICER AT BEA.

H.K... D. 19th MaĦRATTA MIGHT INFANTRY,. Played at Happy Valley yesterday afternoon. this gume ended in a win for the 110th Mahratta Light Infantry. Heath scored threa goals for that team; T. Sabunks ons. The game ended:

10th Mahrattas, 4; H.K.H.C., 0. The teams were :----

A thief can visit Hongkong from Canton. Mr. J. B. MICHAEL-I should like to make T.K.H.C.-Woodman, goal; Gibson and

dpabt: for 60 conts now, and this

H. Pritchard, third mate of the China & Davies, backs; do Veulle. Cbater, and Warre, a remark, Mr. Chairman. I find that the

tempts many to do so, while the increased Manila .s. Hubt, was charged by Capt. Robert halves; Ross, Woodhouse, Stephens, Barnes, Directors' fees are only $150 which, I think, is channels of escape minke the detection of crime White Almoud, master of the Hubi, with having be drunk and asleep while on duty on the and Bird, forwards.

a very small amount for their trouble. I wish mero difficult

10. I consider therefore that the increase in brid, and thereby endangering the lives or 110 Mehrattas. Kahn, goal; Captain the Company would consider the advisability Police is urgently required, and should you limbs of persons belonging to or on board the Britten, and Vishun (tone, backs; Captain of increasing that supouut, either at an extra-

approve of the recommendations made I should said sh on the 10th inst. at sea, and disobeying Stephen, Captain Hill, and Gona Fowar, ordinary meeting or any other suitable time. 1 be glat if you would telegraph your sanction the la. ful commands on the 11th inst. under

in ardor that steps may be taken to increase the 220 of the Merolant Shipping Act 1894 halves; T. Jodow, M. Jadaw, Lieutenant Heath, am sure they deserys more.

accommodation at the Central Station during Capt. Almond having been sworn, Hon. Basil the dry season and for recruiting the necessary Taylor asked prisoner whether he pleaded men.I hare, &c.,

guilty or not guilty

After the prisoner muttered something under bis breath, Hon. Basil Taylor, addressing the sergeant said-Do you couder the prisoner Secretary of State's approval received by sober? No, Your Worship, I do not.

The case was therefore adjourned. telogram dated the 14th December, 1993.

T. Saluuke, and K. Gharoopore, forwards.

AN INTER- OCEAN” GAME,

The Wurd Boom mess of H.M.8. Ocean played the Gun Room men of H.M.8. Ocean in a game-of hockey at Happy Valley yesterday afternoon. The game resulted-Word Room, 3; Gun Room, 2.

The CHAIRMANI think we had better proceed to the next business first,

Mr. J. R. MICHAEL proposed and Mr. E. B. SHEPHERD seconded that Messrs, W. H. Gaskell and T. F. Hough be re-elected to

the directorate.

H. A. BLAXE,

Governor.

ship is the British barque Lyndhurst, Captain Parnell, which left Philadelphin a week before. tha Kenilworth.

NAVAY ETIQUETTE, AD incident is reported to have occurred in a recent exchange of salutes bewoon Japanese and foreign warships at Nagasaki It appears that the Japanese training ship Hashidate arrived at that port on the 28th ult.. when the Gorman flagship First Bismarck with a Rear- Admiral on board) and the Italian flagship

ROYAL BAKING POWDER TE- tains its strength and freshness under the variable temperature and moisture of every climate. "Manufactured by

Vellor Pisani (commanded by a Captain acting Royal Baking Powder

as a Rear-Admiral) were staying there, As soon as the Hashidate fired the usual salute of 11 gons in courtesy to the two foreign admirals, an Italian officer was sent to the Japanese worship, from where commander lie asked the firing of five more guns on an allegation that only six goes bad, been fired by the Japanese ship. The commander of the fashidate, however, insisted courteously that he had fired 11 guus exactly, and politely dismissed the Italian complainant. The Italian ofhoor in charge having presumably found bir conating. incorrect, the Vettur Pisani returned II guns

STEAMER MOVEMENTS, in honour of the Hashidate afterwards.

The C. C. steamer Atholl arrived at Mau- zanillo on the 15th it.

The CC steamer Chinjio left Tacoma on the 12th for Moji and Hongkong.

The C. C. steamer Lothian left Yokohama for Moji and Hongkong on the 16th inst.

The A. L. steamer Maria Valerie left Shang hi for this port yesterday. p.m.

The C.N. steamer Teinan from Australian Porte left Manila on the 18th inst., and is ex- pected to arrive here to-morrow.

The Indo-China steamer Kumoung from Calcutta and Strails Loft Singapore for this port on 19th inst., at 5 pm,

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