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(THROUGH REUTEE'S AGENCY,] AUSTRIA AND HUNGARY.

RANDOM REFLECTIONS;

THE HONGKONG DAI, Y PRESS, MONDAY, MARCH 111H, 1912,

COMPANY MEETINGS.:

HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTUR-

ING CO.

In Hongkong we have had more than the weather to talk about this week. Not only have the exciting events at Home,

The twenty-eighth general meeting of the coal crisis and the remarkable out the shareholders in the above. Company LONDON, March 9th.

burst in London by suffragette hooligans,was held on Saturday at the offics of the The Hungarian Premier, Count Charles afforded us much food for reflection, but General Managers. Mr. C. A. Temes presided, and there were also present: Dr. Kheun Hedervary, has resigned owing to local affairs have demanded more than J. W. Noble, Messrs. H. P. White and D. passing attention. There are the prepara- W. Craddock (consulting committee), D. acute differences with the Government and the General Staff regardtions for the University opening and the Moss, R. Hancock, J. A. Young, K. von Weiser, C. Klinck, Fung Shiu Wa, and R. Henderson (secretary), ing the Army.

The Secretary having read the notice convening the meeting,

Austrian

LATER.

The defeat of Herr Scheidemann was

Court.

DISASTROUS FIRE IN CHICAGO.

Mr. Honan proposed, and Mr. CLARKE Boconded, the re-election of the Hon. Mr. E. A Hewett, C.M.G., and Mr. G. H. Medbarst to the directorate.

This was agreed to.

On the motion of Mr. ADAMS, seconded by Capt. UrsWORTH, the appointment of Mesars. E. Laurenz, C. Gordon Mackie, E. Shallim, C. B. Gubbay, A. 8, D. Cous as directors were confirmed. land, D. K. Moss and J. W. C. Bonnar

Mr. ROBERTSON moved, and Mr. PACKHAM seconded, the re-appointment of Mesare. W. E. Potte and A. O'D. Gourdin as auditors. Carried:

The CHAIRMAN-That is all the business, gentlemen. Dividend warrants may be had on application on and after Monday, the 11th March. Thank you for your at tendance.

Y.M.C.A. HOSTEL.

FOUNDATION STONE LAID BY B.E. THE

GOVERNOR.

bazaar, the impending departure of the Governor, the suggested formation of a GERMAN POLITICE.

public house trusty the forthcoming

The CHAIRMAN Bald-With your permis- LONDON, March 9th.

sion we will take the report as read, and in this we include the Auditors' Certificate Reuter's Berlin correspondent states legislative effort to rehabilitate our poin

an essential part of the Report. There is that the procedure of the Reichstag re-age, and une or two other things.

This will be a great day for cap and

very little to comment on especially, and quiring confirmation of the Presidential

Those who posces them will the Company's trade for the year has gone gown. elections of February 10, '14 and 18, has re-

on without any distinguishing feature. sulted in Herren Kaempf. Paasche and doubtless be proud to show them this

We could do with a larger turnover, but Dore being elected President, and first and afternoon on such an auspicious occasion

the power of absorption of the local and

The foundation stone of the new nearby markets acema to vary very little. second Vico-Presidents respectively. All as the opening of the Hongkong Univer.

We shipped about 250,000 lbs. weight less Y.M.C.A. Hostel, which is to be used for have accepted and the Socialist Scheidesity. The importance of the event need

not be emphasised. It is appreciated by of cables to the Burmah Oil folds this the accommodation of students of Queen's

This apparent mann is thus eliminated.

past year than in 1010. every one. The fact that it will prob falling off in consumption is explained by College, was laid at noon on Saturday by Bir Frederick ably be the last public appearance of His the fact that the leading company draw-HE. the Governor, due to his refusal to attend the Emperor's Excellency the Governor londe a special ing supplies from us had laid in too heavy Lugard.

an advance stock the previous year, not interest to an occasion which marks a dis- tinct epoch not only in the history of the having thoroughly realized that they had a factory like ours so close at hand, Colony but of the Far East. In this con- whence their wants could be quickly sup- nection I may be allowed to ventilate aplied, instead of being compelled to send as they were formerly accustomed to. The grievance with regard to the issue of the large orders at a time many months ahead invitations: The manner in which this price of hemp has been fairly steady has been carried out leaves room for throughout the year, the extreme fluctua- At the moment the quotation is about of men with university degrees have been overlooked, men who might reasonably higher than at the close of the year, and exchange about 5 per cent, more fav- have expected to have been asked to ourable. The balance at working account present at such a function. It is perbapes less than in the previous year by some 88,000 odd, dividends from investments too late now to remedy the matter, but 5,000 less, and the carry forward about it is well that it should be known that 30,000 less, but we continue the dividend there has been cause for dissatisfaction in as it is quite fully earned and the statu- the manner in which the cards have been tory depreciation has been provided for and stocks of rope on hand are taken at less than a replacing cost to-day. Before moving the adoption of the report I shall be glad to answer any questions..

LONDON, March 9th. Remer's correspondent at Chicagi re ports, that a fire broke out in a lodging. hoitse which had 200 inmates, all of whor

Many jumped were asleep at the time.

Among these present 'were the Rt. Rev. Bishop Banister, Rev. C. H. Hickling, Rev. T. Pearce, Messrs. A. E. Wood (Director of Education), White, A. Bryer, Ralphs, A. H. Harris and others.

The stone was inscribed as follows: Mohler, Davies, Hon. Dr. Ho Ro

"Y.M.C.A. Student Hostel. This Frederick J. D. Lugand, G.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O., March 9th, 1919.

HIS EXCELLENCE, prior to declaring the f stone well and truly laid, said:-My. Lord Bishop, Ladies and Gentlemen, --It is

INTIMATIONS

only a few days ago that I had the plea- JOHNSTONE'S

into the fire nets held by the firemen and criticism, as I understand that a number tion not exceeding 83 per picul in Manila. foundation stone was laid by H.E. Sir criticisms and for taking them in the

were injured. Up to the present in

known that six people were killed.

ADMIRAL WILSON HONOURED

LONDON, March 9th.

Admira! Wilson has received the Order of Merit.

+

ENGLISH CRICKETERS RETURN. LUNDON, March 9th. Reuter's correspondent at Adelaide tele graphs that the members of the Maryle bone team sailed to-day for England."

distributed.

I wonder if the Hon. Dr. Ho Kai was carried away by his own eloquence at the meeting of the Legislative Council on Thursday when in taking leave of His Excellency he remarked that dumping had practically ceased. Certainly for a time

There being no questions, The CHAIRMAN TRoved the adoption of the report and accounts.

Mr. WHITE seconded, and the motion was agreed to.

EXCITING SCENES AT KONGMOON, it seemed as if the practice had been stop-seconded by Mr. Youse, Dr. J. W. Noble

BROSH WITH PIRATES,

LONDON, March 10th. Kongmoon was the scene of two daring attacks by river pirates on Friday. When the steamer Tal On reached that port about 5.30 a.m. a passage boat came alongside "as usual to take off the passer- gers for the different villagos in the The passengers got on neighbourhood. board and the vessel was also laden with a considerable cargo, and the boat set off, being towed by a steam launch. Scarcely had they got round the bend when a nurt ber of pirates, who had previously cap tured two armed launches, swung out from the banks and attacked the launch towing the boat. There were some fifteen soldiers on board the launch and they opened fire. Meanwhile the boat cut away from the launch and drifted down stream.

On the proposition of Mr. KLINCK, and Messrs. White and Craddock were re- elected to the Consulting Committee.

Mr. HANCOCK moved that Messrs. W. H. Potts and A. O'D. Courdin be re-elected auditora at an annual remuneration of

ped, but of late it has broken out worse than ever it was belore. Of course it may be only a temporary recrudesence and that the spread of enlightenment will ultimate Ty lead to the discontinuance of this bar-$300 each. barous practice which is so unlike the Chinese. It will, at least, be hoped so.

Sir

Dr. von WISER seconded, and the motion was agreed to.

The CHAIRMAN-Dividend warrants are Thank you for boy ready, gentlemen. Your attendance.

HONGKONG AND KOWLOON. WHARE AND GODOWN CO.

M.P.

WHISKY.

H. RUTTONJEE & SON,

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, 38 AND 40, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRALI

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sure of opening a pavilion at the Chinese Recreation Ground and the movement which led to the opening of that pavilion is very much connected with the movement leading up to the opening of this Institu- began the small speech made on that occa tion. And I repeat the words with which Bion by saying how heartily gladly I am that this project has reached fruition as the other had done with the help of the people of the Colony. You have in the most interesting speech to which we have just had the pleasure to listen made very kind references to myself, for which I must thank you, and you have also said that I am heartily in accord with this pro- position. I am beartily in accord with it, but it is not.my custoin to state that I am' in accord with anything until I have most thoroughly investigated and ex- amined the conditions governing the mat ter for myself. In the case of the origin of this hostel and also some other ambiti ous projects which the Chinese branches of the Y.M.C.A. had in riqw, I went thoroughly into the whole question from what was placed before me, and in connec tion with this institution of the Chinese branch of the Y.M.C.A I cannot say that I was entirely satisfied. I am afraid that my criticisma were a matter of grave con- cern, but I had the very highest motive in view and I thought that the enthusiasm and zeal in this good work had caused those concerned to overlook the possibility of the mis-use of such a great organisation as this is. I have to thank you, sir, and the whole committee of the Y.M.C.A. for the kind way in which they have taken the highest light they were meant. They got Our argument is there is nothing to work and tried hard to bring matters After a prayer had been offered by to my satisfaction and they have succsed-

better than M.P. Bishop Banister the Chairman, Mr.. T. M.ed. The Government has now been brought ELLIOTT said:His Excellency, Ladies into closer touch with the Y.M.C.A. than ever before, and it has enabled me as Gov- and Gentlemen,-You have, Sir, gracious

ernor to give my complete approval to ly cunsented, at our request, to perform a

I think I can ask you brief ceremony which is intended to mark, the institution.

to say to the Chinese of this Colony that under happy auspices, the beginning of a Hostel building for students of Hong this success is in consequence of what they keng. This building is, we hope and have done and you, my Lord Bishop, who believe, destined to be of largo use in shap: have levoted most of your life to the best ing the physical, moral and spiritual life works of the Colony, I think, will agree, of generations of students whose special that had the leaders of the institution of preparation for useful service in the the Chinese branch of the Y.M.O.A. effect world will be through the educational in- ed those improvements a little earlier they stitutions of the Colony, institutions with would have found the Government some- which your honoured name, Sir, and that what more generous in the acquisition of of Lady Lugard will ever be gratefully this land. Further on that point. I can- Essociated. After dwelling on the motives not speak now. I had to satisfy myself which inspired the Y.M.C.A. autherias to the government of this hostel as in. ties to inaugurate the hostel system in the everything else, that all was in order, Colony, the CHAIRAN proceeded :- Now before I could consent to lay the founda I was anxious to know the with your Excellency's permission, I tion stone. wish to give a very brief account of the exact methods of control you were going events which have led up to the present to exercise and what kind of rules for building. Very soon after the organiza- the discipline of the students you were tion of the Young Men's Christian Asso going to enforce and had drawn up. It ciation within the borders of this Colony, now seems to me a most admirable set of which exerts such an influence over every rules, and I hope they will be a model

I feel in laying this WATCH MAKERS, phase of life in China, the attention of to this Colony. the leaders of the Association was drawn foundation stone to-day that I am in- to the great numbers of young men attend-augurating an institution which has every ing school in the numerous institutions. prospect of having the most fruitful re- Very early in the stay of the first secretary-sults, and of being of the greatest benefit. the interest of travellers and friends was to the Colony, especially to Queen's Col- anlege. Sir, you speak of the influences of in- The general meeting of shareholders in secured looking to the establishment

theme. I can say that I agree with you on this Company was held on Saturday at institution which would minister to the stitutions of this kind, and I agree, in fact A that matter, and on Monday I might have & Co. Hon. Mr. C. H. Ross presided, those who were living away from the re- the offices of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson needs of the students and especially to 1 have spoken vary frequently on that and there were present: Sir Paul Chater, straining influences of their homes.

ed in the project through the friendly that question. In the matter of athletics, Microscopes and Optical Goods Mosers. E. Shellim, J. W. C. Bonnar, G. traveller, one Mr. E. Bibby, was interest the opportunity of speaking at length on

Zeiss Prism Binoculars, H. Medhurst, G. Friesland, D. K. Moss, H. A. Sichs, C. S. Cubbay, R. Laurenz, offices of the Rev. C. H. Hickling of Union I am in thorough sympathy with you. (directors), T. F. Hough, T.W. Robertson, Church, who upon his return to his home Since I have been here I have frequently

Voigtlaender Telescopes, the first gift toward the erection of this away the best form of schools that could The day-boy gets only a

Watches and Clocks, Ough, R. Packham, E. S. Boolamjee, J. W. Kew, Ho Fook, G Manners, D. H. building. This firet gift of £1,000 was be instituted. Silas, F. R. Bowley. Hon. Mr. E. Osborne given by the late Ven. Archdeacon Wil-fraction of the benefits of school-lify. liams of New Zealand, and was used to The institution will be a boarding house (Secretary),

The Secretary read the notice conven- purchase the land from the Hongkong and part of Queen's College, and I hope. Government. The Rt. Hon. Lord Kin-it will be of the greatest possible burent ing the meeting.

The CHAIRMAN said-The Report and naird and the late Lord Overtoun each to the people. I hope here will grow up Accounts with Auditors' Report attached gave £1,000. Five thousand gold dollars esprit de corps and that the boys of this I wish was given by Mr. Stevens and one thou-bostel wilt feel themselves to be all the

more boys of Queen's College, I propose with your permission to take as read. The past year's work at the sand gold dollars by Mr. Leonard, two wharves showed but little variation from American gentlemen. This is the total of you, sir, the most, hearty success in this its immediate predecessor, the only differ funds received to date. By the most care undertaking and I hope it will be the pre- ence being a slight diminution in the gross ful calculations on the part of the archi- cursor of many buildings--residential receipts with a correspondingly reduced tect, Mr. A. Bryer, and on the part of ones in the educational establishments of profit on Working Account. Considering the contractor, Mr. Lan Woo, who is this Colony. (Applause.). year was disorganised by the political ing abilities, it is believed by those in how trade during the second half of the known for his economy and careful buy- troubles in China, I think we may feel charge of the operations that a good, thankful that the year has given us as plain, and substantial building can be erected with the funds now in hand, com good results as the figures indicate. one time it was anticipated there would prising the ground, first, second, and This will provide for, & be an accumulation of stocks in conse-third floors. quence of these events, but contrary to number of young men in the hostel, social expectation nothing of the kind happen rooms, reading room, library and s ed indeed, there has throughout been gymnasium; also quarters for a Secretary, more empty godown accommodation than If the building is erected as planned it wind, in this instance, has so far failed inge. In view of the fact that all the to benefit us. Your Directors, however, money for the land and for the building look forward with confidence to an ex has heen given from sources outside of pansion of trade as soon as order and Hongkong, it is hoped that some public security are established in the neighbour spirited citizen or citizens will come for-

Our Canton correspondent writes: expansion, prosperous times for the the building in an adequate manner. It

The bouses and shops which were ing provinces, and, concurrently with such ward with an amount sufficient to furnish Wharf Co. The proposed dividend of is not the purpose of those in charge of per cent. is not a large que, but I should the work to build a separate institution like to remind you, gentlemen, that divi-so-much as to work in co-operation with destroyed by the dynamite bomb which

failed to ing influences which dends of late years have had to be reduced, the school authorities and others, in castilled the late Tartar-General (in Septem- not because the Whare Co. has da lolely in about the young man ing of strong her last) are to be rebuilt by the Govern because, of the typhoon of 1900 which in characters and to use the intellectual,ment and compensation paid to

sent Government may deny that this volved us in very heavy loss and forced social, physical and spiritual forces which people who lost property in that explo It has been known for some time that us to increase our capital, and bad it not may be commanded to thia high end. Ition. This is only fair for though the pre-] since the establishment of the Licensing been for this, the dividend today would would be appropiate to have engraved on outrage had anything to do with them, have been 10 per cent. at least. In con- the stone which you, Sir, will soon lay, still they cannot deny that it was the first Board a definite licensing policy was

nection with this matter your directors the words Not to be ministered unto but shot fired in the South and that it has being pursued with a certain end in view. have under consideration the question of to minister." We have not had it carved been one of the things that went to make The end

was understood to be some insuring against a repetition of the dis-there, but it will be the constant aim to it certain that the Manchus could never who comes within the influence of this new Government, as it showed exactly system of control such as the Gothenburg aster, and though the cost will be heavy, make this an ideal for every young man hope for a rising in Canton against the system or the Public House Trust, and such a provision will have the effect, of now that the Committee which have had improving the value of our stock as an building, toward which he may sim his what was the public feeling. An inspec the subject under consideration, have de-investment, and on these grounds alone entire life. Now, Sir, I wish to place in tion is being made of the destroyed pro- launch had a large number of passengers clared that a Public House Trust for feel sure shareholders will approve. your hands, a sealed jar which contains perty and the renovation is to be taken on board, including a number of Chinese Hongkong is fousible, we may expect that The amounts proposed to be written off certain articles which we deem of snff-in hand at once.. who had recently returned from America. that will be the objective that is being wharves and other perishable assets recient interest to have placed within the On top of this comes a proclamation Three or four of the passengers, it trans- kept in view. The conditions obtaining present 5 per cent. of their, original cost crypt of this stone and which may aid stating that all bombs in the possession hore make it difficult to compare Hong and it will be of interest to you to know those who unearth this building after it of any soldiers or regiments in Kwang- pired, were pirates, who knew that several kong with any town or city at Home, and

that under this method of depreciation has crumbled away, to determine some of tung, must be handed over to the authori the thoughts which passed through the ties immediately, when they will be paid. minds of men in this age and also to deter for st cost price. It is high time that this of those on board were in possession of it is unwise to predict the success or such assete stand in our books at their large sums of money. When the launch otherwise of the undertaking. From correct value and are written down to entered Chinese waters, these pirates what one knows of the readiness of the nothing in 20 years, which, considering mine to some extent our manner of life was done as these barbarous weapons

community to subscribe to any worthy that maintenance and repairs are paid for drew their weapons and ordered the cox-

cause, it may reasonably be expected that out of revenue, we consider a safe and wain of the vessel to heave to while they the money can be raised, but while there searched the other passengers. The cox, can be no doubt that the venture will be wain was compelled to submit, de he was not armod, and the pirates made a fine haul of something like $5,000.

Possibly it was similar flight of oratory that was responsible for the Hon. Mr. Pollock declaring that it was due to His Excelleney's initiative that the typhoon refuge was undertaken. Frederick has many good works to his credit which will form lasting memorials of his stay here and does not need to have credit which should be apportioned to others. It was, if I remember aright, in Sir Matthew Nathan's time that this work was initiated even before the disastrous pirates briskly replied to the fire of the typhoon of 1906, but it was left to Sir W. Clark, A. Adamis, R. Unsworth, A. Hinterested a friend of his, who later gave said that boarding schools are far and

Frederick Lugard to provide the ways soldiers, and after a hot scrimmage the and means" for this important work, and soldiers withdrew. Then the piraten

to see it commenced. ransacked the passage boat and secured a lot of money and other valuables. Dur ing the scuffle one man on the passage boat was killed and three others were wounded.

The

Just as the pirates were about to make off the launch towing the passage boat which had taken off the passengers of the The-launch was On Lee came in sight. quickly cut off from the passage boat and went in pursuit of the pirates. Firing was kept up for a while on both sides, but altimately the pirates decamped.

As a result of these encounters both the Tai O and the. On Lee were delayed for some considerable time.

PIRACY NEAR CHEUNG CHAT.

The steam launch Cheung Chau, which runs between Hongkong. Cheung Chan and Macao, was held up on Friday even- ing by pirates. It appears that when abreast of Capsimun a small boat contain ing four men and a woman hailed the launch, and the captain, taking them for passengers, slowed down and took them aboard. Shortly afterwards the four men and the woman, who were armed. held up the passengers and obtained 'money and valuables to the extent of $4,000 A large sampan then came along side and took off the âve.

STEAM LAUNCH PIRATED.

A daring piracy took place on board the steam launch Kwong Lee bound for Chi- ness coast ports on Saturday last.

The

At

His EXORALENCY then declared the stone well and truly laid.

Dr. Ho KA1, in proposing a hearty rote of thanks to His Excellency, referred at length to the interest in the education and welfare of the people of the Colony which His Excellency had shown during his tenure of office as Governor, He hoped his views would be expressed at the tini- versity conference to be held in England

Who could restrain a smile on reading that the soldiers in General Lung's army at Canton were to be fully equipped with. uniforms and that they "were to be re, quired to wish themselves daily so as not to make themselves the laughing stock of others?" The fact that such an order is necessary is not surprising, but the most surprising part is the temerity of the authorities in issuing such an instruction, It seems to me that if it be insisted upon the authorities should have no difficulty Do the re- in disbanding the army. publican leaders imagine that freedom and soap "gang thegither !"

Now that the revolution in China is ended, there should be a marked impetus in the trade and commerce carried on in ever before; so that even the proverbial leaves ne without funds for the furnish, and which His Excellency would in all that ancient land but newest of govern ments. Indeed, it appears as if this im- provement had already set in, as I bave it on good authority that the coastal trade during the past few weeks is better than it has been for years. Hongkong should share in this increased prosperity, and the fact. that there is more building proceeding in the Colony now than there has been for many years may be taken as a happy augury of the good time that is coming.

a philanthropical success there is not the me room for optimism as to being financial success!

RODERICK RANDOM.

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reasonable one.

There being no question, The CHATEMAN moved the adoption of Mr. Oven seconded, and the motion was the report.

agreed to.

probability attend:····

A telegram of congratulation was read the Shanghai branch of the om

M.C.A.

REBUILDING HOUSES DESTROYED

BY BOMBS.

the

This jar contains:-A file of stamps up have been the cause of much needless loss to the one dollar stamp, Copies of the of life and also responsible for a good deal Chinese and English newspapers of this of want. of confidence in the people in of the Student Hostel Committee, the ed strongly and he evidently means to see date, the names of the donors, the nasies power. Mr. Chan's proclamation is word- private individuals found in possession of Director of the Chinese Central Young bombs or engaged in their manufacture is

to be severely punished. Supervising Board, and the Board of the rantter carried through. Also, any Men's Christian Association.

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