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SUPREME COURT,

Monday, 26th April.

IN ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.

BEFORE THE CHIEF JUSTICE (SI F. PIGGOTT),

REDUCTION OF CAPITAL.

Ar spplication was submitted by Sir Henry Berkeley, KC, instructed by Messra Deacon, Looker and Deacon, on behalf of Langfeldt and Co., Ltd., Yokohama, who petitioned for con firmation by the Court of a resolution for the reduction of the capital of the company.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, APRIL 27TM¤, 1909.

stop ikere at $5 a day. Witness said the offes Kadooris Challenge, cap to be won 3 years in enecession to become the property of any boy had given him thai rate.

The Cap is to be kept in the custody of the school.

Mr. Daniel objected to the evidence. Mr. Otte Kong Sing said it showed there was a quarrel which might have accounted for his dismissal.

H. G. Markar, 1; Ng Tai Ting, 2; Lo Chin Ho, Time---51 Beca.

TUROWING THE CRICKET BALL, (CHAMPION, A. B. Jenkins, Khabul Khan, 2, Luis SHIP EVENT.). Open to all ages.

Robat, 3. Distance 93 Furils.

THE JAPAN SUGAR · COMPANY.!

(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.]

Tokyo, April 15th." The papers are daily giving full particulars of the arrests made in connection with the failure of the Dai Nippon Seito Kaisha, and there is now every indication that theso re- sponsible for the suspension of this prominent company will be brought to justice and punished (as they deserve.

SHIPPING NOTES.

Chinese papers in the North report that a foreignor has put a scheme before the Chinese Government for the establishment of a steamer service on the Yellow River. The scheme in eludes an undertaking to repair the bank- ments of the Yellow River from time to time.

The Koetion Transportation and Tow Boat Co. is understood to be sending some of its tugs-

Plaintiff said his friend Leris stayed in his room for oven days. He added that he had signed chits for some ghosts, int not for others. By his LordshipWith regard to the box which had been lest for three days, ho was told that if he wished to keep his position he would have to pay $25 a month until the value of the Sir Henry Berkeley said the special resolution box was made np. When it was lost he agreed bocone the property of any boy. Cap tobe kept per cent per annum dividonl, when in reality ghters to Haakow, having an aggregate ton-

to do so, but subquently the box was found, In February he was asked by the manager to pay half the expenses of the inquiries and nothing more would be mil.

to reduce the capital was passed on December 9th, 1906, and confirmed on the 29th of that month. he resolution was "That the capital of the compay he reduced from you 150,000 divided into 1,500 shares of yen 100 oach to yen 100,000 divided into 2,000 shares of yen 50each, and that such reduction be effected by redeem- ing 500 shares of the issued shares of the com- pany, and returning to the holders thereof as the price of auch reduction, such sun (not exceeding the paid-up value of the said elisras) så may be agreed upon between the directors and the owage of the shares to be fodeemed. And by sub-dividing the remaining 1,000 sharos yes 100 each into 2.000 shares of yen 50 each." All his Lordship's wishes had been complied with, but there was the remaining question as to dispen sing with the words" "and reduced." In a recent ease which he brought before, his Lord- ship, the case of the Wei-hai-wei Land Company, his Lordship fixed à fortnight or a month.

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His Lordship-You can take the same order as in that case,

Sir Henry Thank you, my Lord. His Lordship-I see there are five creditors not paid,

Sir Henry-hey are consenting, my Lord.. The application, was granted.

A NEW BARKUTER.

The

HALF MILE (Civil Service Challenge Cup) Championship Event. For boys ander 17 years of age. To be won three years in succesion to

H. G. Markar, H. W. Peterson, 2; in the custody of the School.

SKIPPING RACE. 100 yarıla open to girls Lopes, 3; Timo-2 min 20-4/5 c005.

Muriel Davey, 1; Mabel Lesbirel; 2; Celeste Silva, 3.

A

disastrous condition,

and lighters to Hankow with a view to starting Company's tug Samson has taken sixteen business there. The Shanghai Tug and Lighter

nage of batween 3,500, and 3000, which con stitutes a record for towage on the Yangtze,

The revelations of the methods by which the directors of this company declared the usual 15

the company was in formed one of the New Year greetings for the Japanese investor, and since then a series of

The now NYK: steamer Kitano-maru, just exposures have taken place. No proceedings, however, were taken by the public prosecutors built at the Mitsu Bishi Yard, Nagasaki, devo and it was beginning to be feared that the toped a maximums apsed of 17.266 kaots and an criminals would be allowed to escape when action was enddenly instituted, and at 9 a.in. on Sun average of 17.20 iole during an officia! trial maru, the speed of the now steamer was 0.195 day, April 11, the houses of several of the trip. Compared with her sister-ship, the Atauta- M. Sternberg, 1; A Aga, 2; G. Silva, 3-directors were arched and arrests made. The knots higher. The vessel is expected to arrivi

legal machinery, it appears, has been set iuat Yokohamas not later than the 7th May. 300 YARDS FLAT RACE for Chinese boys 14 years of age and over,

motion against the will of the authorities by a shareholder charging certain of the

-50 YARDS FLAT RACE. Open to all comers.

under seven years of age.

His Lordship, in giving judgment; said thoreonly. was no allegation by the dofendants that the plaintiff had raisconducted himself or had been. the worse of drink in their service. Taking the ladies out in the launch was conduct which consideration for the interests of his employere is Lordship thought dit not show sufficient and that would have been a ground of dismissal. The plaintif failed in his claim for damages. His Lordship entored judgment for the defend. ants on the counter claim for $38.85 the amount of chits, and for 85 the expesso incurred by the hotel through plaintiff's friend having singed in his room, while plaintiff obtained judgment for €60.

HONGKONG SCHOOLS ATHLETIC SPORTS

Yesterday was a galà day with the school children of the Colony, the annual athletic sports meeting of the combined schools being hekl on the race contes, kindly lent by the committee of the Jockey Clab for the oression. The weather was a trifle on the warm side, but it was no doubl the inviting day which accounted for the very largo attendance. There was a big programme to be carried through, and as there were

numerous entrants in all events, the committes were kept busy throughout the day. Music was

Ag Tat Ting; Lo Chin Hoi, 2; Wong Tao Ting, 3; Tim-33 noch,

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SEVEN FURLONG FLAT RACE (Handicap directors with the misappropriation of 850,000 || published a denial of the rumour which has beon!

Open to past papils only-

Time-4 min,

A. Ellis, 1; Y. Abbas, 2. 10 Reca. THREE LEGGED RACK. Open to all ages.

Kwok Shin Yan and Tsang sham Ho, 1; W. G. Williams and J. M. A. Remedios, 2.

Timo-15 secs.

BACK RCB Open to all ages, J. M. Re. medios, 1; C. Brectenfeldt, 2; J. Asensio, 3 Time-24 soc

TWO MILE BICYCLE RACE. Open to past pupils only:

I. E. Chunyat. 1; A. Carroll, 2; Time-6 min. 23-2/5 zes

QUARTER MILE. Open to Army, Navy and Police:

Lauce-Corporsi Andrews, Buffs, 1; Private Tuster, Buffs 2 Time-49.35 secs. Andrews

yen. On this complaint the public. pro curators were compelled to take action, while It is generally believed the Government desired in view of the prominence of the company to slect an adjustment, if possible, without resort to the carte: One or two directors are nov in prison awaiting trial, others are closely watched by the police and practically prisoners, while many other persons, former officials of the company and members of the Diel, supposed to haro been bribed, are in the position of suspects liable to be sent to prison at any moment. These proceedings are taken on the evidence of doon. ments seized at the offices of the company and at the private residences of those concerned in Tokyo and Osaka.

The Directors of the Nippon Yaser Kaisha have circulating in the Japanese press that the Com pay su fored a heavy loss in the hst half year, ending 31st March. The Jiji, in which this lenial is published, gives currency in the same issue to a ramour that in consequence of the heavy loss sustained by the Toyo Kisen Kaisha, the Government anthorities have suggested a combine of the N.Y.K. and T.K.K., and that in case the former consents to do so. the proposed amalgamation of the two steamship companies will be effected in the near future.

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Mr. Asano. President of the Toyo Kisen, Kaisha, interviewed in Nagasaki, said that the Tenyo-maru's sister-ship will be completed in 1910. A cargo-boat of 1,900 toms, now in course of building at Nagasaki, will undergo a trial rau next antaman. The Anmier of the San Frau-

to six and that of the South American liners to four, these calling at Nagasaki in addition to Kobe and Yokohama,

'eerlificato had been lodged with the Registrar supplied by the band of the 13th Rajputs under won the race by yards, and lowered his provious in the books, bribing candidates for the Diet jaco liners of the Company will then be increased!

record by two seconds.

Sir Henry Berkeley, before the business of the Court was commenced, said he had such pleasure in presenting to his Lordship Mr. Challoner Alabaster, who was called to the Bar of the Inner Temple some five: years ago.

and all the papers were in order. Therefore he mored that his Lordship approve and admit Mr. Alabaster to practise at the Bar of this colony.

His Lordship-Mr. Alabaster, it gives me very much pleasure in admitting you to practise before this Court. I am sare to you it seems plmost like coming home, and I daresay many of christian, The Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, C.M.G., The mittee on the success of the meeting. On look and the fear of the law reduced to B

the older practitioners of this Court know your name quite well. I am sure they will join with me in wishing that you have come to stay and that you will make your home amongst us. Mr. Challoner-Thank you, my Lord

THE LATE MB. THOMSON. The Chief Justice-This is the first time on

the baton of Bandmaster Coke. The gold medal presented for the champion athlete of the meet- ing was won by H.E. Marker.

At the conclusion of the sport spectatore and competitors assembled in the grandstand, where Mr. Brawa asked Mrs. Lauder to presont the

The Stewards and Committees wore asunder- Stewards; Messrs. F. A Hazeland, CA D.prizes. Melbourne, The Hon. W. Rees-Davies. Messrs. W. D. Braidwood, G. Piercy, Rev. Exo.

Hon. Mr. Woi Yuk, Mews, Fung Wa Chan, Lau Chu Pak, He Kong Tong and H. Tung.

The charges against the accused are the most agrant that can be conceived-falsifying entries during the elections last year, borrowing the company's money with the company's shares as security, dockring dividends when some four million yen was due to the Custome for angar duty; they are of such a asture that ultimate and Can only exposure becomes certain be possible whers comption is widespread

minimum, And the confidence in this respect

founded, for, but for the independent and deter iniquities of these directors would have been overlooked in the interest of the company's

The tonnage of Japanese steamers which have been lying idle since last winter once reached about 90,000, bat has new decreased by about 50 per cent., namely to some 51.500. the number of vessois being 25. This is due to the

opening of timber exportation from the

BABY IN AGONY

FOR SIX MONTHS

Torturing Eczema Covered Head, Face, Neck, and Arma-Parents ware in Despair, Fearing His Death or Lifelong Suffering-Condition was Pitiful-Baffled Treatment.

CURED IN THREE DAYS

BY CUTICURA OINTMENT

eczema started "My little son's when he was sevm weeks old, his head,

face, boulders, neck, and arms suddenly bei corning red and rough, Just the WBY one'd bands turn one dab- bled in water à great deal. A doctor ERW it was eozema, and did bila best for "six months, without avail. The child's condition wont from bad toworse, the affected parts be coming one soild sore. He was a pitiabis sight. gying nearly all the time and quite ex- bausting himself in his adforts to allay his torturing skin by rubbing and scratch- Ing. We were almost despairing, think- ing it meant either death or along Eulering, but Cuticura. Ointment was at last applied, and within a few hours Mrs Cooper said she noticed a change for the better. After three days' treat rent it was quite apparent that a com- plete cure had been effected. In a weelt his icin was perfectly clear. Really, I should never have believed If I had not seen it myself, This was two years ago and my chlid has never had the slightest return of any akh Irritation, and is now the perfect ploture of health. I cannot too strongly express my gratitude for what the wonderful Cultura has done for us. I am only too pleased to show the child to any one who calls to verify the roarvellous cure. William Cooper, 340, Murchisor Rd., Leyton, London, N. E., July 4, 1907,"

Bend to nemest depot for free Cuti- Cura Book on Treatment of Skin Diseases. External and Internal Treatment for Calidren, and Adulte Every esretite of Catfmies.

OSTOPHEuroD to Cleanse the 9xIP, CYLI

a Res

sura Ointment to feai Lin Bata, and

rent fils (Cinesale Coated) to Put

Bet often Curry, Bald thoughout the 6, 27, Charterhous Ba.: Pails,

world, 6. Rue de la Fair: Bytury: South Atria, Lennon, Ltd, Capa ele, Ind, B. R. Paul Cascuits: L.8.A Bos Brig & Chem. Cary, Bole Props, Do

54-17

AR: tralla, R. Torns & Co.,

HIS LORDSHIP THE BISHOP, before his wife proceeded with her teak, congratulated the com- ing through the programane ho found that there were over one thousand entries, one event bring of the fraudulent directors appears to be well restoration of coal transportation, and to the re- March of orders for twenty vessels, of 94,000

Shipbuilding, remarks a London paper, at length shows sond tendency towards groster activity. The Clyde reports the placing during

General Committoo: Measre. R. C. Barlowing forward as many, a 80 compelitors. Homed action of the prosecnting whareholder the Hokkaido and of the North China service.equal to the tonnage contracted for in the same

A. O. Brawn, A. W. Grat, G. P. do Martin, H. L. O. Garrett, A. R. Sutherland, R. H. irbeck, A. H. Crook, B. Tanner, 8. R. Moore, W.H. Williams, Rev. Fr. Cyprian, A. Morris,

W. Carwen, W. H. Virash, P. Currie; and

thought this was a very good sign. Another glance at the programme showed him that na many as mine nationalities competed. This was reputation and rehabilitation. They would be no longer omnected with the company, but would another good sign, because it taught the differ- which this Court has met since the death of our

ent people to understand one another. His Lord-be free men, neither socially nor legally punished, ship then called upon his wife to proceed with and at liberty to carry on their sponlations triond, Mr. O. D. Thomson, and I am only very

V. Sykes. Borry that I did not intimato to the practitioners

Working Committee:-Messrs. R. C. Bar-her task, the call being a signal for general probably to the ruin of shareholders less able to bear loss than the shareholders of the greatsager in this Court that it was my desire to say a few

Mrs. Largler distributed the prizes to suc-company, words. On behalf of the Court, the solicitors low, A. O. Brown, B. Tanner, A. R. Suther applause.

The Japanese press haile the recent deve and the whole of the members of the profession, and, H. L.. O. Garrett, A. Morris, 8. R. Moore, I sus sure I am right in saying that we join in P. Currie, v. Ero, Stephen, S. Hore, Yung sessful competitors, and when the list prize

The fourth general meeting of the Jupau Chinese Stearnship Company is to be held at

It is said by the end of May, when the business report fer Japanese papers that no dividend will be declared, as the business has not been favourable on account of the decrease of water in the Yangtzekiang, coupled with the severe.com. petition of the British, German, French and

this term is to be submitted.

expressing our deepest sympathy with his widow.Kea, Masters C. K. May, J. Haas, P. Murray, was presented, was accorded three ringing lopments, with the greatest satisfaction, and Chinese steamships.

and deeply regret that Mr. Thomson has passed Chang In Hang, Kwok Shin Yan, Yeung Kamcheers. away from us.

Sir Henry Berkeley-The Bur and the pro- fession generally echo the sentimente which have fallen from your Lordship of condolence and sympathy with the widow.

IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.

BYEORY ME, H.-H. J. GONPERTZ (PUISNE JUDGE)

Ling.

Hon. Treasurer:Mr. R. C. Barlow. Hon. Secretaries-Messrs. R. C. Barlow and A. O. Brave,

Results of events follow- LONG Jear. (Boys under 17). Champion ship event.

Ng Tat Ting, 1; H, E. Markar, 2; R. T. Rumjahn, 3 Distance, 194 feet,

100 YARDS FLAT RACE (Handicap). For boys over ten and under fourteen years of age.

E. Castro, 1; Isidor Haus, 2; Wong Shan Nin, 3. Time-103, seca,

A HOTEL BUNNEE'S CLAIM.* The action was continued in which William Henry Brown claimed $255.75, being as to

100 YARDS FLAT RACE (HANDICAP). Chara- salary 960, 129.75 as to commission, and $165pionship event, for boys under 17 years of age, H. G. Markar, 1; Isidor Haas, 2; Ng Ta for wrongful dismissal, from Messrs. Dorabjee

and Co, proprietors of the King Edward Hotel, Ting, 3. Time-11 sack, Mr. Otto Kong Sing appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. Daniel for the defendants.

Mr. A. Gee, recalled, said to his knowledge the hotel bever accepiad as guest a womiar known to belong to the unfortunate class. If the plaintiff brought a woman of that class to the hotel and did not acquaint the manager of ber status he would not be doing his duty.

Cross-examined-He had been manager for nine months. He knew a Mrs. Davie, but he

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120 YARDS FLAT RAGE (HANDICAP) For boys asder ten years of age.

F. Lonrere 1; R. Cisonil, 2; J. Gutierrez 2. Time-16 4-5 secs.

440 YARDS FLAT RACE (HANDICAP). For Chinese bage of all ages,

Lo Clin-hoi, 1; Ng Pat-ting, 2; Kwok Shin.

yan, 3. Time-54-2/5 108,

ONE MILE BICYCLE RACE (HANDICAP).

Bid not know she belonged to the unfortunate Open to all ages.

class. There were often cases of that kind, that not knowing them such women were accepted is guests. Plaintiff never brought women there is lodgers.

This corawain of the King Edward launch stated that plaintiff used the launch a little for ether than hotel purposes; say once or twice a month. On one occasion he took out three ladies, one of whom plaintiff said was his sweetheart, to the American men-of-war in the barbour. Witness complained that the coal us placed under his care and he did not like the launch to be used for private purposes.

Cross-examined-He did not complain ta thổ hotel. The master leaned of it afterwards Mr. Brown did not pay him for the coal be used on those occasions. On one occasion he gare witness $2, but that was enshaw. That was not sufficient to pay for the coals used.

Plaintiff, recalled, said the first intimation he had that his services were not appreciated by Mr. Dombjoo was when he received a lawyer's letter. He had an interview with Mr. Dorabjee in the presence of a clerk. Mr. Dorúbjen said "I hear you have a man in your rooza?" Witness replied "I have" "Well," said Mr. Dorabjes "you can keep him there as long as you like but you will have to pay for him." Mr. Dorabjee On the aid nothing then about his dismissal. day of his dismissal he had a conversation with Mr.Anderson, the barman, to whom he mentioned that a direns agent was staying in the hotel; Anderson got in a temper and aid he could not

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS. The. German str. Bornes left Sandakan on the 21st instant p.m., and may be expected here this morning.

The P&O str. Delta left, Singapore for this port on the 24th instant at 10.30 a.m., with the outwari English Mails, and is due here on the 28th instant at about 5 p.m.

The C.N. Co.'s str. Anhai left Shanghai on the 25th inst., and is due here on the 28th inst. 1 The CF. Co. str. Kaifong will leave Boilo on the 29th instant, and is due here on the 3nl prox.

The I.G.M. str. P. E. Friedrich carrying the German Mails with dates from Berlin of the 7th inst., loft Colombo on the 24th inst. p.m., and may be expected kere on or about the 5th prox.

The Indo-China str. Suisang left Calcutta for this port via the Biraits on the 22nd instant, and may be expected here on or about the 8th

prox,

The CN Co.'s str. Changsha will leave Sydney on the 15th May, and is due here on the 9th June.

The Ben Line str: Bexarty from Antwerp Middlesbro and London, left Singapore on the The CPR. str. Empress of India loft 24th instant for this port. Vancouver for Hongkong, via usual ports of Feall at p.m. on the 22nd inst.

The LG.Mstr Derflinger which left here on the 22nd inst. at noon, arrived at Shanghai The IG.M. str. Goeber which left here on

C. Sequeira, 1; Cheung U Pui, 2; A. on the 25th instant at 3am. Gutierres, 3. Time--9-1/5 socs.)

HIGH JUMP for boys over 15 and under 18

years of age. Championship Event.

Tam Tea To, 1; Kwok Shin Yau, 2; Height,

4 ft 11

220 YARDS FLAT RACE (HANDICAP), Open to all ages.

H E. Markar, 1 Ng Tatting, 2; H. W.

Peterson, 3. Time-26-3/5.

120 YARDS HURMLE RAGE (HANDICAP), Championship event for boys under 17 years of

age.

H. W. Peterson, 1; Yan Kam Fat, 2; Kwok Shin Yuzz, 3. Time-19 reoz.

120 YARDS FLAT RACE for Chinese boys under 14 years of age.

Wong Shan Nin, 1; U Hang San, 2; To Tsun, 3. Time-14.1/5 secs.

HIGH JUMP. For boys under 15 years, of age. Championship event,

Ng Tat Ting, J. Rozario, 2 Height ft. 10 inches.

10 YARDS FLAT RACE (Handicap). For girls under ton year of age.

Maris Loureiro, 1s Guidmar Remedios 2. Time-16-2/5 secs.

the 21st instant at noon, arrived at Singapore

on the 25th instant et 7 p.m. --

The NY.K. str. Ceylon Mara (American Line) left Moji for this port via Shanghai on the 25th instant, and is expected here on the 2nd pro

altogether it is a healthful sign for the fature of Japanese credit that the press and public are taking such a determined stand on the side of justice, Ferhaps it might be objected that this is only natural in the circumstances, but it is really creditable of the press to take ap a definite attitude while the authorities of the law were un- decided. But for the initiative of a shareholder it is probable that no action would ever have been taken with the object of punishing the directors for a breach of the laws. The Government, a creditor to the company in the sum of four million ye, was and is inclized to overlosh ti criminal aspect of the case with the object of re-establishing the company as a going concern the authorities appear to be seriously at fault, and thus ultimately making good all loss. Here for the satural effect of their policy would be disastrous to the morality and credit of the Japanese, while severe punishment of the guilty will baren most wholesome effect, of far greater value in the long run than anything to be saved by hashing matters up. In this connection it is interesting to note that foreign influence has apparently been at work in bringing matters to the present head. The sugar company was one of the gilt-edged investments, and foreigners were largely interested. Among the heavy shareholders, according to the press reports, is the British Ambassador at Tokyo and members of the Embassy, and it is alleges that Sir Claude

The Standard Oil Company's full-rigged ship King George, reached Stapleton, U.S.A., ou February 29th, 194 days out from Hongkong. Captain Tucker was ill with what was believed to be beri-hari, and he was removed to the Marize Hospital on Staten Island. One of the crow, it is stated, had complained of pains in his ankles before the ship left Hongkong and he died in the Indian Ocean.

Others of the crow also

suffered from the disease, but it was still an open question at the date of the latest roports whether the disease was beri-beri or a form of

curvy,

Japan papers by yesterday's mail mention with regard to the British steamer Indrani which recently went ashore on the island of Mushima, in the Inland Son, that an examina tion of the bottom has revealed near the how of the vessel a large gosh nearly twenty feet in length, caused through the steamer grinding on the sharp rocks as she went ashore. Divers were basy at work patching up the broken platos, and the sessed will be thoroughly overhauled on her rical at Kobe-Mushims the Chrouide says is a very small island without any inhabitants" A promontory juts out to the southward and it was near the end of this that the Indrani went ashore. So long as the flus weather hasts the vesel is in no danger,

Anyhow..

tons. The last-mentioned figura is practically

district during Janaury and February. The contracts chiefly presont general cargo steam. ers of large size, and other orders for big beats,

are reported to have been given cat. of which the details are at present undisclosed.; Clyde builders are in better spirits. They appear to have been mora fortunate than their brethren on the North-East coast, but an accasion of business on the Tyne is reported as in prospect. Increased activity in naval con- straction is a poist to bo borne in mind. ship building in private yards reacts upon the intlastry as a whole when large demands, ars made The steamers laid up in the Tyne a gradzally melting away as the time comes for the re-opening of the navigations closed during the winter by ics. But tramp steamer prospects can hardly be said to be visibly brighter.

War-

The absolute security of insunces effected with the underwriters at Lloyd's has beau established by ofheial andit of the books and aceconte of the members of the great underwrit- ing association. In response to criticisms ques- tioning the security of insurance policies under- written at Lloyd, the members resolved some months ago to submit their methods and accounts to investigation by chartered account- ants. Upon the notice beard in the great rens at the Royal Exchange in which the marines insurance basiese of the world centres itself

the results of that examination were recently exbibited. Practically all the members of the manciation had passed the test Ninety-eight for ceat, of the membership were certified 18 good for the Hancial liabilities they had under- taken, and of the 2 percent, whose names did not appear on the certified list were expected. to qualify for certificates a few days after. Sir John Luscombe, chairman of the com- mittce of Lloyd's, in an interview said, "I am It proves extremely gratified by the result. beyonil doubt the stability of Lloyd's, and the the the whole world. Although I never had any coast has just retired from active service stability of Floyd's is a matter that concerns after thirty-four years sorvice with China Merchants Steam Navigation Com. toubt as to the result of the investigation I We refer to Captain J. Warwick. am very glad it has been made. The public In order to fittingly mark the esteem in which confidence in the institution will be confirmed Captain Warrick just prior to his departare £5,500,000 is deposited with the committes by

A well-known skipper

ob the

(hing

MacDonald urged on the Premier the necessity of taking action against the directors for the good of Japan's credit. The Embassy has denied this report, but it is probably more than half The N.Y.K. str. Miyasaki Maru (European, truo, ifir Clundo is a shareholder, for a men Line) left Kobe for this port vis Bhanghai on in a position of influence could hardly refrain the 24th instant, and is expected here on the from neing his influence in the right direction 3rl prox.

The str. Indramaye left Shanghai on the in such extraordinary circumstances, although, is held by his sea-faring and shore friend, sud justified. The undit establishes that over,

technically, it might be a very undiplomatis

24th inst. afternoon, and is due here to-morrow

WEATHER REPORT.

The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued the following report

On the 26th at 1205 p.m.-The barometer has risen in S.E. Japan, and fallen over the

S.E. count of China.

thing to do.

All the facts reported up to date regarding the Dai Nippon Seite Kaisha go to show the in. security of the shareholder in Japan under the present administration of the law, which in commercial matters is lax in the extreme. This is due to the ration's inexperience und also

pany.

from Shanghai was entertained at the Masonic members as security for contingent liabilitios. Club and presented with a magnificently-fitted | The result is very gratifying and is a complete nit case. Captain J. P. Lowe, who made the answer to criticisms of the institution originat presentation, took advantage of the opportunity ing from American, Gorman, and other com to wish their departing friend a pleasant journey putitors." home and many years of enjoyment and health

The anticyclonic area is still central overSE. to the national temperament, but the remedy amind the bracing air of Hartlepool, · Captain for the defects will be Lastened by such Lowe also expressof the hope that Captain examples of commercial: mismanagement as Warwick would find time in the future to visit that of the sugar company, providing the his old friends again.

Japan, and pressure remains relatively low over Tongking and Chine.

Moderate B.E. winds may be expected in the Formosa Channel and along the northern shores of the China Sen.

Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 am to-day, 0.01 inches.

The forecant, for the 24 hours ending at roon to-day is as follows

(S.E. winds, mo

times.

GERMANY AND KIAOCHAU.

In the Eniget Committee of the Reichstag on the 25th alt. Admiral von Tirpitz defended the estimates for Kisschau, and as in previous law is vinticated to the fall in this case.

years condemned the idea of an evacuation of Never before has the attention of the Japanese

At meetings of the Association of Continental what a Centre Party Deputy described as the public been so concentrated on commercial matter, the result of a series of company Underwriters which were to be held at Frank-Potsdam of East Asia. He felt sure that pessi · Notwithstanding the economic depression, the frauds occurring at a time of acute trade de furt-in-Main last month is was proposed to, con-mists would soon be silenced. pression. Hitherto the attitude of the share- holder has been one of blind obedience, but he sider what steps can be taken to enlevour to revenue of Ting-fau had risen by $40,000 about is now beginning to realise that he also is partly improve the existing deplorable" depression of £3,500), while the revenue of Hongkong had

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past appointed the autocratic director and the that Continental markets, as London has, have and railway figures were advancing, coal exporte useless auditor and adviser; and with his awaken-

ing. Admiral von Tirpitz refused to compare ing we may anticipate an end to the corruption offered severely from the exporionce of recent were being multiplied, and industry was expand- and nismanagement le public companies such years, so that the action of the association will Kisochau with Wei-hai-wei Hongkong aforded.

the only parallel. as are revealed in the case of this Dai Nippon surprise no one engaged in the business. Saito Kaisha