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burden. Public opinion does not go farther
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than that. How that duty is to be levied is Mining Co., Ltd., informs us that the total TELEGRAMS.
another question. The Unofionl Members of the Council speak of the suggestel impost as an import duty." What we all now want to know is whether this involves the setting up of a Customs establishment in the port? If so, what is the estimated cost thereof? Also what rate of duty will be necessary to-answer the requirements of the Government with regard to revenge, and to cover the cost of a Customsservice, which, it seems to us, would have to be a consider- blo establishment ? Again, how sy would it be when once the Customs machinery is provided, to extend its functions to other imports ? Verily it would ba "the thin end of the wedge. พ It would probably coat nearly as much to maintain a Customs service to protect the revenue from alcoholic liquors as it would to protect the revenue under a general import tariff. Ten methods by which a Customs establishment in the Colony can be avoided were suggested, so far as the import of foreign wines and spirits is concerned in the two letters published in our issue of Tuesday last. "British Colonial" suggested what may bo described as an Internal Revenae Tax, viz., liat on every bottle of wine, spirits or beer, manufactured or bottled in the Colony and sold for consumption in the Colony, an adhe CARBOLIC SOAPS sive stamp should be placed over the cork
such a manner that it inust bedestroyed when the bottle is opened; and on wholesilo in ports levy a tax of so much per cent. To three strengths, containing 5%, 10% and 20% bring the privats importer into the zet it was suggested that the Government should require the shipping companies to furnish & return of all imports of wines, beer and
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output of the Company's three mines for the wook anding 7th August, 1909, amounted to 29,014,67 tons and the miles during the period to 18,519,34 tans.
In the Court of Summary Feradiation on Saturday before Mr. Justice, Gomperts the third day's hosting of the garnishes case took plges. It was one in which the Shun Wo firm sued Chiu Ki for $393. Mr. Reader Harris appeared for the judgment creditor and Mr. Sydenham Dixon was for the garnishee. Judgment was given for the Garnishes with full costs, the garnishes agzosing to give thé Shun Wo firm the sum of 250.00, the price of
the work which he had admitted to have been done.
also in trees. Itu bito is supposed to be fatal-
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IMPERIAL DEFENCE,
CANADA'S DECISION AWAITED.
COMPANY MEETING,
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAL. BANKING CORPORATION.
HALIYEARLY MEETING.
is a subject to which I think you would like me to refer, though it is not one that affects the accounts now before us. You have no doubt noticed the announcement that on behalf of the Bank your Directors have agreed to subscribe $50,000 to the proposed Hongkong The ordinary balf-yearly meeting of sharo- University conditionally upon the full amount hollers in the above Corporation was held at the required for the Endowment Fund being City Hall en Baturday, unler the chairmanship | forthcoming. Without desiring to enter of the Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson. Others into the controversy as to the desirability present were:-Messrs. E. G. Barrett, J. W. of a University at all, I would point ont Bandow, H. E. Tomkins, R. Showan, C. R. that the proposition has been most favour Lenzmann, W. Holms, C. S. Gubbay, H.A. W. ably mceived by the Chinese, including LONDON," August 21st.
Slade, E. Shellim, H. A. Siabs (directors), J. R. the highest offcials not only in Canton but The Imperial Defence Conference. Sunith (chief manager), Hon. Mr. Murray also in Peking, as is demonstrated by the way has closed.
Stowart, and Messrs. W. Dunbar, L. Borindonguo, they have some forward with subscriptions, and W. E. Clarke, J. M. E. Machado, Ho Fook, W.if you will reflect on the position hold by, the The arrangement between the Im-H. Purcell, A Findlay Smith, A. H. Ough, W. Bank in China and its intimate financial relations H. Wickham, Fo Kom Tong, T. F. Hough, with the Chinese Imperial Government for..so perial Government and Canada in P. Potte, W. II. Potts, J. W. C. Bonuar, many years, I am are you will recognise that reference to the creation of a Canadian. N. Mody, J. Barton, R. Mitchell, H. Pervy we have noted in the best interests of the Bank Navy only awaits ratification by the Smith, T. I. Rose, J. Cox Edwards, N. H. M. and will approve of our action accordingly. Namiszer, F. Pagot Hott, S. G. Michael, R. H. (Applause.) I now move that the report and Crofton, N. J. Stabh, A, F. Warrack, T. M. accounts as presented be adopted. Kaott, F. G. Carroll, H. C. Jonsa, W. Taylor, P. do C. Morris, A, Forbes, W. C. Turner, A. Bryor, Lau Pan Chin, Chin Tong, and Wong Leong Him.
There are nearly 70 species of snakes in the Philippines, of which 30 species are poisonions, The most popular of the latter is the rice snake, tho dukan palay. It is a sloader, bright groen- hned reptile, found among the rice stalks and Canadian Parliament. death ensuing in from 15 to 30 minutes. The THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT'S natives believe that the leaves wither that the snake breathes apon. Cobras are also common. Among the cobras are the cobra de capela, or hooded cobra. An eight-foot specimen of the cobra has been found in Benguet, and others in Palawan, Samar, Leyte and Mindanao.
THE NEW TERRITORY TRAGEDY,
TWO INDIAN POLICE MURDERED.
of the bighway robbery which occurred nese
PROGRAMME.
EIGHTEEN BILLS TO BE DROPPED.
* LONDON, August 21st. Mr. II. H. Asquith, Prime Minister, in a statement on public business, announced that the Government Following on the Daily Press exclusive report intend to pass ton Bills, including An Taa last week, wo now learn that the the Finance Bill, the Irish Land Bill, Chinese brigands who hold up" the police the London Elections Bill, and two escort found it necessary to commit a dual Naval Bills dealing with the decisions murder, before they were ablo to secure the $400 of Government money which was being conveyed of the Imperial Defence Conference, to Taipo. A Chinese coolie carried the money, Eighteen Bills would be dropped, which had been collected for Crown rente, and including the Welsh Disestablishment
Bill.
ho was escorted by an Indian sorgeant and
Indian constable, both of whom were armed. The robbers, apparently, were aware
The Chief Manager baring read the notice convening the meeting,
our disposal. Under thise, somewhat adverso
mend payment of the usual lividend of
of the movements of the escort, and were AMERICAN RAILWAY CONCES. Fundi, and in thus adhering to old
prepared to meat them in a quiet spot where the bub they arranged was almost sure to be
Buccessful.
SIONS IN ASIATIC TURKEY,
LORD KITCHENER.
spirits imported into the Colony. It may at first sight appear easy for the private importer to evade the duty by getting his wines and spirits shipped as bails or piece As the treasure bearor and his guardiane
LONDON, August 21st. goods or mineral waters, or anything were passing through a deep galeh, the sides of It is announced from Constanti. else that is non-taxable, but if we are which were densely matted with undergrowth, nople that the Government has sub correct in saying that all liquors imported sight armed Chinese awaited them. Rounding
a hend, they saw two peaceable looking natives stantially approved the project for the from abroad are put on ships from bonded approaching. One said "Che son" to the Indian concession to an American company warehouses, the risk of erasion is small sergant, in a cheery voice, but before the for the construction of a railway from The responsibility of seeing that there is no latter could reply a chopper clove his skull, and
On the Custons other effective blows fell on his body, absolutely Sivas to Mosul via Van on condition
disabling him. The second man, the constable, that no better terms are offered with authorities at the port of export; and, more.
was rushed upon by the other Chinese, and with in the next sixteen months. over, if we had no Customs establishment
the assistance of those in ambush was promptly to maintain, the amount of the import could despatched Meantime the coolie carrying tha be of such a nominal character as not to call dropped it, and was successful in escaping. Lake it worth the while of any private He lost no time in reporting the occurrence to importer to resort tu smuggling. Another the police, and it was through his immediate correspondent, writing over the name of action that detectives were set on the trail early. **Observer," detailed a method whereby however, it is expected that the highwaymen Prompt as the response of the police was the tax might be collected at Homs before have evaded them by passing over to Chinese export. There are defects probably in territory. both these schemes, but in view of the re commendation made to the Government by information when he was informed that the held in his honour at Simla last night. the Unofficial Members of Council they are Retrenchment Committee recommended that it well worthy of the most careful considera.
was unnecessary to employ European sergeant. tion. The greatest difficulty is as regarda been made prior to the appointment of the on this escortduty. The change appears to have Orders for extra copies of Danx PRE the import of Chinese liquora. The Un-Committee. We understand that this escort thenld be sent before 11 am on day official Members are opposed to a Spirit always was in charge of a European sergeant ubication. After that hour the supply is
Farm. What is the alternative? Is it until a few years ago, when a number of the necamarily an expensive Customs establish. British police were recalled from the New ment? Cannot the import of Chinese liquors Territory. be dealt with under the Inland Revenue
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LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STREST, EC scheme suggested by "British Colonial "?
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, August 23an 1909.
It does not seem to us impossible. The Government are no doubt in accord with the
community in wishing to avoid the establish. ment of a Customs service in the port, and we feel sure the most careful consideration will be given to every suggestion made with that object in view. The result of their deliberations on the subject will be eagerly awaited.
Itappears that our reporter received erroneous
LOCAL SPORT.
TENNIS
On Saturday afternoon a friendly tournament
took place on Craigengower C. C. grennd
A. S. Watson's C. C. A most enjoyable after- between 3 pairs from Craigengower C. C. and
noon ended in a win for C. C C. by 13 points. The scores are appended:
Lammort and Peterson beat Tarrant and
Capell 7/4, beat Miller and Ekinn 9/2, lost to Taylor and Phillips 3,8.
LONDON, August 21st.. Lord Kitchener will sail from Tuticorin for the Far East September 12th.
on
A brilliant farewell banquet was
THE FRENCH BUDGET.
HEAVY DEFICIT.
Mr. DUNBAR maid-I havo mach pleasure in sscouting the adoption of the report and recounts. The balance sheet reflects..great credit on the management of the Bank, for during those dull times it can be no easy task, and I am sure shareholders must feel highly pleased at the disposition made of profits and will cordially approve of the donation to the proposed university.
The CHAIRMAN-That is all the business,
gentlemen. Thank you for your attendance. Dividend warrants will be ready on Monday.
THE ANTUNG MUKDEN RAILWAY QUESTION
The CHAIRMAN Bnid-tentlemen.--In laying before you the statement of accounts for the past-half year, I am unable to report any marked improvement in the demand for money for trado Ou the motion of Mr. A. H. Quan; seconded requirements; case has been the prevailing tone by Mr. W. H. WICKHAM, the election of Mr. of the money markets throughout, and it has. W. Bandow as a director was confirmed. heau a matter of some difficulty to Gud profitable a suitable employment for all the funds at banking conditions, your Direnters feel assured that the result attained will be received with general satisfaction. "Your Directors recoma
- KECENT NEGOTIATIONS. £2 per share, and the carrying forward to the surrent half-year of an amount similar to that
Mr. Tjuin, Japanese Minister to China, on brought in from last advcont. In addition, to
the 6th inst. notified the Chineso Government this wo propose placing $7) lace to the Silver that the work of reconstructing the Antung Mukdon railway line would be forthwith under traditions, by continuing to strengthen our taken. To this intimation the Chinese position, I am confident we may look for your Government replied, on the 7th, lnst., stating support and approval. (Applause) It is not my that China did not inalat upon her objections intention to detain you on this occasion with a regarding the change of the existing gange er long statement. It is the usual custom for to anch rectification of the live as was found to banks only to hold meetings annually, and, be-technically necessary. The reply also ex- though our Deed of Settlement calls for a pressed a desire that the question of the meeting of shareholders twice a your, I think recetification of the line might be submitted to fined to passing the accounts, leaving a review countries. Mr. Ijuin on the 10th. inst., in the one held in August should be mainly con- the Commissioners to be appointed by the two of trade and business generally to be made at persuance of instructions from the Japanese Government, addressed a Note to the Chinese or meeting in February, when fallet data are statement of Assets and Liabilities, you will change in the location of the line was not available. However, before turking to the Government pointing out that the proposed
perhaps allow me to refer briefly to the subject, only nonfined to what was absolutely necess We are still waiting for the long expected ary from technical considerations, but it was, turn of the tide. It cannot be said that trade in fact, based on the result of the joint survoy in the Far East is yet in a flourishing, slready made by the Commissioners of condition, bat there is promise of improvement both Governments. The Note added that un- is some directions, and I see no cause for taking der these eircumstances there would be no a pessimilatic view. On the contrary, news necessity for dispatching joint commissioners from India of the climatic conditions, upon for the purpose of repeating surveys which had which particularly in that country so much already been completed, and consequently that depende, is favourablo; silk crops in both China it was desirable that the Chinese Government, and Japan are reported to be well up to, if not in view of the argent necessity for speedy re- above, the average; and new life has been in construction of the line, should at once approve
of that portion of the line which has been already surveyed and agreed upon by the Commissioners of both Governments.
fqsed into the Strafts Settlements by the sac cess attending the cultivation of rubber, a product which bids fair to become a vainable and I hope, a permanent addition to the exports The Chinese Government on the 13th inst. of that region. These factors must all have a sent a reply which the Japanese Government beneficial effect on the import trade, which has thonght justifled them in Asenming that boon in a more or less depressed state for a long China was fully prepared to recognize the in- LONDON, August 22nd. It is calculated that the deficit in will be welcomed by all who are interested in Mukden line and that she desired to render all time past, and, needless to say, any improvement mediste necessity of reconstructing the Antang- the French Budget for 1910 will Eastern commerce. Coming now to the state- necessary co-operation in carrying out the amount to at least £8,000,000 | went of accounts, you will notice that our Note undertaking. The Japanese Government Circulation shows, as usual at this season, a thereupon, in consideration of the friendly re- sterling.
considerable reduction from the higher totallations between China and Japan, Instructed
It is proposed to meet it by additional taxes on tobacco and wines.
TURKEY, AND GREECE,
LONDON, August 22nd. Reuter's Agency learns that it is improbable that Turkey will give a formal reply to the Note from the Powers, which does not actually call
In view of the destructive criticisms which have been passed upon the Hongkong Government's proposal to obtain additional revenue by increasing the foss for licences
Bose and stewart lost to Tarrant and Capel to sell alcoholic liquor in the Colony, we The name of Mr. A. E. Wright has boon5/6, lost to Millar and Skinn 5/6, lost to Taylor, presume the Government is not likely to added to the list of the Colony's authorised and Phillipe 2/9.
on the Legis-
architecta.
Pertoaji and Bass beat Tarrant and Capell further press this measure upon
10/1, beat Millar and Skinn 10/1, lost to Taylor for a reply. lative Council. Indeed, having regard to the It is officially stated that at the end of May and Phillips 9/6. non-committal character of the speech made this year the national debt of Kures a monated by H.E the GovERNOR when these proposals to 38,870,973 you. were laid before the Council ten days ago;
Regulations made by the Governor-in-Conn-
A site has been purchased by the Roman Catholic Church in Secal with a view of establishing a university.
we are probably not wrong in asanming oil in connection with theatres and public per- that the expression of public opinion em- formances are published in the current issue of bodied in the resolution transmitted to the the Garcile. Government by the Unofficial Members will be most cordially welcomed by the Govern- ment. The leading proposal is that a duty be imposed on all Foreign and Chinese alcoholic liquore imported and consumed in the Colony, but it is rather disappointing to
find that the Unofficial Memberá do not state what in their opinion is the best method of levying this impost. We cannot doubt that their deliberations extended to
The Philippine Government is being criticised for its policy of buying a large proportion of its supplies in foreign markets to the disadvantage
of the local merchants.
*
His Majesty the King has not been advised to exercise his power of disallowance with respect to Ordinance No. 4 of 1909, entitled-- An Ordinance to smead the Wireless Telegra
this important aspect of the question, and phy Ordinance, 1903; and Ordinance No. 11 of mutil the method it is proposed to adopt is 1909, entitled-An Ordinance to amend the announced not much is to be gained by Public Health and Buildings Ordinances, 1903- further discussion of the proposal to levy 1908. duty on all alcoholic liquors sold in the
The interest and responsibility of Mr. Camille Colony. The proposal appeals to the com- Galland in the Tonkin establishments of munity as the only fair method of raising Mears, poidal and Co, consed on June 30th, revonus from such a source, as the impost when deed of partnership ended, and the new would then be borne alike by the licence hilders, the clubs and the private importers, Every consumer of alcoholic liquor, and not one small section only, would shoulder the
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company consists of Messrs. Virich Speidal, Baur F. W. Speidel, Walter Speidel, Maister, H. Prescher, F. Dobrowohl on one side and the heirs of the Ists Mr. C. Th. Speidel as sleeping partners on the other side.
It is unlikely in view of the con
which always ruled just before the Chinese New Mr. T. Koike, Japanese consul-general at 3Eules Year, while the amount of dollars deposited den, to sign a memorandum with H. E. Viceroy Hai Liang, and accordingly on the 19th inst. a memorandum to the following effect was sigued.
1. The same gauge as that of the Peking Mukdan railway shall be adopted.
with the Government, as security, remains un. altered. Silver deposits and current accounts are some 817 millions over the figures which appeared in the balance sheet last June, and nearly 55 millions higher than on 31st Decem ber, which is largely attributable to money being temporarily placed in the Bank, ponding renewed activity in trade, Bills payable aro $15 Lace lower than in December, but a similar amount higher than in June. Fixed deposits in of the line, from Chen-Hsiangtung to Mukden gold are practically unchanged, but gold current shall remain to be decided by mutual conference accounts show a decrease of some £2,800,000, between the two countries, being about the amount mentioned at our last
2. Both Japan and China shall recognize and spprove the whole line as already surveyed and good to by the commissioners of both Governments, but the location of that portion
3. On and from the date when the memoraN-
Total scores: Craigengower, 56; Watson's, 45 ciliatory character of the Greek Note meeting as proceeds of the loans temporarily dum is signed, negotiations for the purchase of
LAWN BOWLS.
TAIKOO COSMOPOLITAN DOCK..
that Turkey will appeal to the Powers regarding Macedonia.
[FROM THE "CHUNG #G01 SAN PO."]
On Saturday afternoon a representative team from the Taikoo Club, Quarry Bay, went to Cosmopolitan Dock to engage in a friendly contest. The result was a win for the home STEAMER DESTROYED BY FIRE. team by a majority of 14 points, being up in two rinks and down in the third. The rinks were ne followig
TAIKOD J. Shand A. Henderson. W. Bussford R. Aitken
(skip) 16" D. Grimshaw W. E. Eldridge J. Taylor T. Scott
(skip)
A. Crane
W. Worth
II. Dinnen
19
W. Hardwick
(skip)
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COSMOPOLITAN DOOK,
W. F. Ford F. N. Neres
SHANGHAI, August 22nd. The steamer Kiang-San," be longing to the China Merchant Steam Navigation Company was destroyed by fire, whilst proceeding to Wahu (skip) 25
yesterday.
J. McGlashan
A. Nicholson
J. Kynoch
D. Nielson
A. M. Never
T. N. Noven
(skip)***
J. McUnig J. Walker P. Angna
J. Ramany (skip)
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of
GREAT STEAM COALFIELD.
IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS IN SOUTH" WALES.
held by our London Office. This is refected on: the other side of the account by an almost land and for the adjustment of all other details equal reduction in Bills Receivable, as compared shall be instituted,
with the total on 31st December. At that date
the amount stood at a mach higher figure than on any previous occasion, which was chiefly due to the large amount of homeward remittances carried by our London Office instead of redis counted. Cash and Bullion in hand and in an increase of 823 transit, together show millions: Bills Discounted, Loans, and Credits
stand at 8113 millions, es against $120 millions
on 31st December and 8109 millions on th Jane. Indian Government Eupes Paper, and
4. From that time, the day following the signing of memorandum, that is to say, from the day after the negotiations above mentioned are instituted, the work of the reconstruction shall be accelerated.
5. China shall instruct the local officials along. the line to give every facility regarding the execution of the work-
PHILIPPINE BONDS ISSUED IN THE UNITED STATES.-
The latest Philippine bond issue of P3,000,000 Consols, Colonial, and other Investments, are
has been taken up without the slightest hesita- lower than last half-year, but some $3,000,000tion, mays the Manila Cablenews. It has been over the figures of a year ago. The only other subscribed to by the National City Bank and matter that I have to refer to is tire opening
Trust Company on a joint bid by
of our own office in Canton. It lae boen) apparent, for some time, that railway and other
Mereutile
Payne and Company by Morris and Morritt, and by John Selvrom. The bids of those firms were as follows:
The National City Bank and Mercantile Trust Company, P2,776,000 at 100,28.
Payne and Company, P200,000 st 100.51. Morris and Merritt, P10,000 at 102. Johri Selvrom, P6.000 at 101:
One of the terms of the purchase of the bonds
In giving evidence recently before the House
business interests there called for further Commons Committee regarding the amalgamation of the Tal Railway Company local banking facilities, and you will see from and Carlif Dooks, Mr. arthur Lawrence, agent the report that a Branch Office of the Bank was for Lord Tredegar and others, said there were established on the 6th of last month, I have new schemes in course of development Now
no doubt that, in time, it will prove z valuable At the close. Mr. Nichelson complimented pits were being sunk, others were marked out, Taikoo on their keen and sportsmanlike play state, while there was in prospect in great shareholder wishes to ask any questions, I shall propamtions for sinking were in a forward addition to our list of Agencies. If any Club had in having them over. Dir. Hardwick, schemes world give an increased output of and also expressed the pleasure the Cosmopolitan development of the existing collieries. These
on behalf of the visitors, returned thanks and less than eight million tons per annum. In
these circumstances every possible facility The CEAIRMAN said Before moving the llore. should be available in the docks at the South adoption of the Report and Accounte, there tioned. Wales, ports.
expressed the hope that on a fatire day at Quarry Bay the result would be different.
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not
be pleased to answer them.
There being no questions,
the bonds from August 1. was that the purchaser shall pay accrued interest
on
The Guaranty Trust Company of New York mada nu offer of 100.23 for the otire fame, on the termes that they should be allowed to take
There were no other bids than those men-
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.