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THE NEW COMPANIES' ORDINANCE.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19rx, 1912.

books, documents and assets of the Com pany. I took possession of all the books I could find, but could not obtain posses- sion of the share register at that time, but after having one of the private safes belonging to Lik Yik Yu Tone of the managing directors) opened, I found the share register there.

(Continued from Page 6.) Shanghai Court in regard to Compahics, registered in Hongkong, whose place of business is in China. An amendment of the Companies Ordinance, 1911, will be necessary to meet the terms of such an Order-in-Council and advantage will be taken of the opportunity so offered to give effect to those proposals in your fetter under reply which His Excelleney is able to accept.-1 am, sir, your obedi-only 9 of which had a registered address ent servant,

(Nd.) CLAUD Sevens,

Colonial Secretary, Hongkong General Chamber

The Secretary,

:

Commerce.

Hongkong, 12th March, 1912.

The only other assets besides furniture and about $2,000 worth of book debis : (of which I bave collected $1,521.03) was the uncalled share capital, which, accord- ing to the share register, amounted to 811,000 divided between 28 contributories

within the Colony, the balance of the shareholders being residents either of Canton or Macao. I have been unable to serve any of the contributories who are of registered as residents in this Colony

with the exception of Mr. Pan Chu Wan, whose address is described as within the premises of Sam Wang Com-

SIR,--The Committee have perused,pany, Hongkong." My clerk, on leaving with interest, the reply dated 21st instant the notice calling upon him to pay the of His Excellency the Governor to the uncalled capital," was informed that he

now resides in Canton, and I cannot find.! suggestions inade by them for the amend ment of the New Companies' Ordinance, out whether he has any property in the and beg to comment thereon as follows: Colony to attach. The order to make 1)The Committee exceedingly recalls, dated the 25th July, 1011, has been gret that His Excellency is not prepared served on the contributories and adver to entertain their suggestion that the tised in the On Agar Po newspaper of books of all Companies registered under Canton and Wl'ah P'er Yat l'o newspaper which the Hongkong Ordinaner should be kept of Hongkong, and the date on in English. They have no desire to the first call of 425 is due fell on the suggest se arbitrary a law as one requir 28th day of Augud, 1911, and no pas- ing the Chinese companies to change it has been made to rac in respect their system of accounts, but consider it of such call, and it appears to me that in the best interests of commerce that the payment will be made, as I have books should be kept in English or been unable to find any of the contri. duplicates kept in that language. Doubt butaries. Only one of the notices seat to the Canton and Macao contributories has less the suggestion is opposed by the re presentatives of the Chinese community, been returned, but I am afraid that if for, as things are at present, the Cominstitute proceedings (with the per- panies Ordinance is almost inoperative mission of the Court here) in any of so far as regards its control of Chinese there places the costs will be so Bravy Companies, and indeed can be, and is, and the likelihood of receiving money w made the cloak to gross negligence, if remote that it will not be worth while

proceeding against these people.

not to fraud.

It must be borne in mind that share- holders seldom attend general meetings as do Europenis; they do not seem to understand their right of criticism, and, faen even if they do, their idea of pidgin is su strong that it is very doubtful if the actions of directors are

INTIMATION

Remington

TO-DAY

The Remington Typewriter Factory is working all day and all night, and ́is six thousand sanchings belind Inj

ita ordar.

The extensive enlargements to this Lotory, recently completed, have already proved inadequate to supply the rapidly increasing demand for the Visible Remington Models, and sontrasts have just been lot for suother and Brou vaster addition to the works.

For 10 months of 1911 our Insides has been larger than for the whole

12 months of any year since the begin ing.

More than

THREE-QUARTERS OF

A MILLION

Remington Typewriters are in use-more than any other make, and more than many others combined.

To-day, as always, the bulk of the Typewriting of the World is done on

REMINGTONS.

....

47-21

REMINGTON TYPEWRITER CO.

(INCORPORATED).

SIEMSSEN & Co., (MACHINERY DEPT.),

HONGKONG AND CANTON, Güneral Agents for South Chius, Formosa, sto.

among the directors of each Chinese con- as to desire incorporation under British cern which has become so far anglicised Laws there will be found at least one with sufficient English to read and un- derstand ordinary books of account, and if it is otherwise it should be the business of the individual Company to secure the

It would appear to my Committee that for the sake of a possible few isulated cases where the language difficulty may exist, Government is prepared to nullify is admitted by professional opinion at the Imperial Act.

SHIPPING IN PORT.

STELLEES

BAYERN, termen str., 5,085, Brehmer, 14th June-Shanghai 11th June, Gen- eral-Hamburg-Amerika Linie. BESSIE DOLLAR, British str., 2,707, F. Graham, 13th June-Manila 9th June, Timber and Copra.-Order. CANADA MARU, Japanese str., 3,759, K. Ifori, 16th June-Shanghai 12th

General Osaka June,

Shosen Kaisha.

VISITORS AT HOTELS.

HONGKONG HOTEL.

Mra & Miss Abraham Mr M. Alsantra and

Child

Mr & Mrs A. M.

Baldwin

Mr A. T. Ba-berini Mr E. R. Baro Mr C. D. J. Bəll Mr.G. A. Bons

Mr & Mrs J. E. Bing

ham

Major Barbassett Mr J. Bosh Mr B. W. Barlon Botsford Mrs

15

Mr H. Butler

Mr F. W. Cox

Dr Crentsfuldt Mr G. P. Gany

Mr W. C. Drew Mr St

Nangan

Mr. V d'Oettingea

B.

ཐ

P.

Mr & Mrs Z. G. Dana Master Z. G. Dann Mr & Mrs. T. P. Eagle-.

Босте

Mr B. J. W. Eames Mx & M H. C.

Ehrenfels

Mr H. G. Fisher Mr A. G. Fleria Mrs French and child Miss C. Dichoso and

maid

Mrs J. M. Forbes Mrs D. C. For

Mr Don nan Follor Mr R. Gaubert Mr & Mra J.

Mr & Mrs Lasdeen Mr G. F. Lohnert Mr Laoag Took Ting Mr. T. Lloyd Mr D. MacKenzie Mr & Mr. Macqueen

Mr B. K. Məktā Mr A. . Men

H. Mancoll Dr. O, Marri tt Mr W. B. Marshall Mr F. Matsen Mr W,

Saith

Moischke--

Mr J. Merooki Mrs K. C. Mooera Mr J. Marria

Mr J. D. F Mulder

Mr N. F. Payne Mr E. H.

Ray Mr. M. Raymond

Raay

Mins F Mr J. Saffer Mrs A. 8. J. ees Mr C. Ricon Capt C. Robinson Mr G. Romor Mr W. Schoulka Maj. & Mrs H. W.

Schuil and serrant. Mr & Mrs H. Sleat Mr E. E. Smith Eng Lt. Edgar C.

Smith, N. Mr H. H. Solomon Miss Souther Dr&

Mrs A. D. Spald ing

WEATHER REPORT.

On the 18th at 1245 p.m.-The depressious which were yesterday over B. Japso sad to the S.E. of the Locokoos have merged, and now appear as ono depression over Japan. Other depressions lio respectively to the N.E. ol Vladivostook and to the Nest Weihaiwet and S.W. Chine.

Variable winds are indicated along the E coast of China, and moderate S. wide, over the China Sea,

Hongkong rainfall for 24 hours ending at 10 am. to-day, 017 inghes,

The foropant for the 24 hours ending at noon to-day is as follows:

DISTRICT

Hongkong & Neighbourhood

Formosa Channel

South coset of China between 1

Hongkong and Immocks South coast of China between) Hongkong and Hatuan

FORBOAST,

Variable winds,

1 molerato.

Same as No. Z

Samo as No. 1,

S.W. winds, moderate to fresh; squally, cloudy, showery.

CHINA COAST METEOROLOGICAL

REGISTER.

18TH JUNE, A.M.

Wind.

Hour,

Barometer.

Temperature.

Humidity.

Direction.

Foros.

Weather,

7 a. 29,44 60 | 87.

29.67

2 41

Station.

Mr E. S.A. Fowlar

Mr & Mrs W. E. 0.

and infant

Mr. & Mrs W.

Friend

H.

Stanford

Miss W. Square

Lt & Mrs C. P. Stainer

Vrostock Nemuro

6 a 29,93

Capt H Spear

Hakodate

F.

Dr Y. 9. Sun and Takle

Koohi Vagasaki...... Kagoshma

* 29.48

29.54

in 29.54

NNW

Naba

und

29,59 29.63

NNW

» 39.66

29.67

EF

Miss

George

George

Mr Max Giélow Mr A. S. Ginger Mr & Mrs F.J. George M- F. Gochinco Mr V. Goulbourn

Gould

party Capt. J Vanghan

Mr G. Vormesi

Mr & Mrs E. Voll-Oshims

brecht

Mr G. A. Voûte

Ishi Mrs C. T. Warle and Bonin Is

zon

Ma P. J. Waterman

Mr C. Watkins

ever questioned. The directorate is thus only 344 shares were actually paid for. the effect of an excellent Ordinance which CEYLON, Swedish str., 5,235, Nordfelt, Mr D. M. G. Gratama Mr H. Walking

I should like to draw your Lordship's services of such a director if registration attention to the fact that out of $41,000 under the Ordinance be considered neces- being 850 per share supposed to havesary for the protection of its members. been paid on 829 shares issued) only $17,200 was actually subscribed, so that although the share register shows that 520 shares were issued as a matter of fact Had this been a European Company one for which no entry appears in the books of account, as there would have been a balance sheet prepared showing the asects and liabilities of the Company at the date of its incorporation.......

15th June-Moji 11th June, General. --Order.

tions made by the Chamber of Commerce could casily have traced the 476 shares Home to be superior on several points to CHIANG, British str., 1,220, Y. R. Cant. T. P. Hal

practically an ankeracy. The sugges are not only for the protection of the Chinese shareholders, but for the banks and merchants dealing with these Com- panies.

It seems to the Committee most un reasonable that where fraud is suspected, or in the case of investigation by a liquidator, the books of the Company must be translated before they can be subjected to an examination.

The minimum of protection to cum- merce and of the investing public which, in the opinion of this Chamber, Govern ment should make obligatory is that the eush book or a copy thereof and the statutory

would be kept in

English.

books

It would then be possible in the event of a winding-up to trace the receipts and expenditure on capital account and to form some estimate of the trading result

In this connection, the enclosed copy of a report addressed by Mr. J. Hennessey Seth, liquidator of the Kwong On Cutton and Yarn Co., Ltd., to the Chief Justice shows the urgent necessity for legislation of the nature set forth in the preceding paragraph.

1 (6).The Committee did not suggest that the auditor of a Chinese Company should necessarily be a European. They cannot, however, agree with your state ment that there are many Chinese of independent standing whé ure as com- petent to audit Chinese accounts as the are competent to European auditors audit English accounts. Doubtless the Chinese bookkeeper possesses equal know-

This attitude my Committee very much deplore.

It is possible that Government may not be fully aware of the manner in which i had the cists book written up in Chinese Companies conduct their busi-

ness. To take one point alone, the pay-: order to see what cash should be in the safe, and found, according to the cashment of dividend out of capital is freely

been indulged in.. book, that there should have $3,478.25, but as a matter of fact there was only $53.20 actual cash in hand.

1 bave trespassed on your valuable time with this rather lengthy report as I cannot help thinking that this Com- pany was formed with only partly paid up capital in order to mislead the yarn importers, who, when they saw that there was a further liability of $50 per share, naturally thought that in the event of prices going against the Company they would call up their uncalled capital and thus be able to satisfy their ereditors This point was to my mind clearly de- menstrated when an employes of the Company was asked how many shares he hold, and on his reply that he was holder of 10 shares, he was asked what position he held in the Company, to which he replied that he was a ricksha coolin I have, etc., etc.,

(Sd) J. HENNESSEY SETA. To His Lordship. The Chief Justice,

Hongkong.

Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, 10th May, 1912. Si-Your letter of 19th March has received the careful consideration of the thereto as followe

In the opinion of my Committee the Ordinance will defeat its own object, for it will be freely used as a cloak for malpractices which would even bring their own punishment in the case of private firms and partnerships.

Another matter which had engaged the attention, of my Committee is the ques- tion of complying with Section 27 (3) of the Ordinance as regards the filt of loss annual balance sheet and proat and loss account. The purpose of this section was presumably for the protection of the public, who might readily search the files and thus ascertain the financial position of

Company. My Committee under- stand that balance sheets, etc. are allowed to be filed in the Chinese language and there is nothing in the Ordinance to prevent & Hongkong Com pany filing its accounts in Sanskrit or some other difficult language, in which case the rembers of the public might have some difficulty in securing the neces- sary translation.

That such a difficulty is improbable wo know, but surely laws must cover what

Mr & Mrs Jones h Mr B. J. Grimshaw Capt. M. N. Gustin Mr & Mre. B. A. Hale Ainsley, 14th June-Swatow 13th Me W. T. Harbord June, General.-Butterfield & Swire. Mr F. B. K. Haut COISANG, British str., 1,012, J. Bruhn, Mr G. L. Johnson

17th June-Saigon 13th June, Rice. Mr B. M. Joseph ---Butterfield & Swire.

Mr E. S. Kabel CHOWTAI, German Rtr 1,115, W. Reber, Mr G. Kanfmann 17th June-Manila 14th June, Nir F. M. Kochen Butterfeld & Swire.

Mr A. Kruseman

CHONEANG, British str., 1,418, Mattock, 15th June-Hongay 13th June, Coal.

Jardine, Matheson & Co.,

13th Junc-New York 3rd Feb., Case Comer, British barque, 2,890, W. J. Davis,

Oil-Standard Oil, Co.

DAINICHI MARU, Japanese str., 1,952, T. Nakamura, 16th Juno-Moji 10th June, Cool. - Mitsu Bishi Gosht Kaisha.

EMPRESS OF INDIA, British str., 5,940,

Mr W. F. Weayon Mr C. R. Webb

Mr & Mrs W, J.

Wheldon Mr & Mrs H. H.

While

Mr G. G. Wood Mr

Chefoo

Weihaiwai ... 6B 27.51.73. 72

Иваком

Siakiang Shanghai...... Gatzlaff

29.61 71

29.61

Sharp Peak... 7.29.7 Amoy Swatow

60.

39

Thoka Taichu Tainau..........

5 a. 29.63

29.67

29.701

23 70

9

6.27,59 83

7 a

T. Woodward Mr & Mrs J. F. Wright || Kosbua Mr. J. A. Young

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

Mr G. H. A'cock Mr & Mrs Arenall Dr Felilios Mr B. A, Begly

Mr A. H. Browns Dr L. Cohn

r

E. Beetham, L.N.B., 13th June-Van-Mr F. W. Cox couver, BC., 22nd May, General Lieut. Crosses Canadian Pacific Railway.

Mr JA. Dobbie

June Newchwang 7th June, Gen-Mr E. W. Evers Foocrow, British str., 1,298, Cowin, 13th Mr W. Donaldson

eral.Butterfield & wire:

Mea Finohet FURUI MARU, Japanese str., 4,189, H. Mr R. Grundy

Tominaka, 15th June-Moji 9th Mr Ges, Harrison June, Coal-Mitsui Bussan Kaisha. Mr H. Hnatar

Mrs Jadal GLENROY, British str., 3,142, f. W. L.

Holman, 17th June-Singapore 11th Mr J. G. Kennedy June, General-Showan, Tomes &r & Mrs W. D.

Mr & Mrs Kinghora

Kraft Mr & Mra C. Lauritson

Co.

IANGBANG, British str., 1,350, S. Wilde, 16th May Shanghai 12th June, Gen- eral-Jardine, Matheson & Co.

may be as well as what is, and the incon-ITOLA, British str., 5,287, W. W. Tucker, sistency of the ruling is apparent when

15th June-Yokohama ist June, Gen- eral.--Jardine, Matheson & Co.

Mr & Mrs Lemaira Mr J Lennox Mr C. N. Manhoff Miss MassDy Mr J. McCormack Mr & Mrs J. H. N.

Mods

Mr M. F. Murray

Pescadores Canton

Hongkong Vict. Posk Gap Rock Macso

Wohow

Pakhoi

Phulion.....

Torrade

C.

St. James

Aparri

Manila ******

129.88 29.73 23.81

Legaspi ...

9.80

Bacolod... 9th

Capt & Mrs Passmore

Ilolly

29.87

Cabu

29.86

Labaan

29 89 #3

Mr A. P. Nobbs

Mr Gao, A. Petala

Mr J. Pilone

Ramsay

Mre L. Mr L. C. Fees Dr Sibree Mr H. S. Sparge

Cupt &

1 & Mer Allan H. Stewart and child-

ren

Mr H. H. Taylor

Mr J. Waldron

GRAND HOTEL.

ledge of his accounting system, but the Government and I am directed to reply/regard is had to Section 25% (a) by which Iyo MARU, Japanese str., 3,918, R. Mr & Mrs Baker

ence.

their selection.

Fion

in

the

Dr

a foreign Company incorporated outside

Takeda, 17th June--Shanghai 12th Mr Batcook June, General. -- Nippon only person qualified to pass the accounts

Yusen Mr W. Browater Kaisba the English language of its

Mr F. J. Brown (a)-Your Committee's suggestions the Colony must file a certified transla of a Joint Stock Company and to make

charter, statutes, memorandum a really intelligent examination of the for the reduction in the number of books

and KAIJD MARU, Japanese str., 2,095, Y. Urs Buroidge

Yamamato, 18th June-Swatow 14th Mr L.

N. Burgs Company's books is an auditor who has to be kept in English dues not affect the articles.

Mr Cadman become competent by practical experi-objection of the representatives of the As regards the concluding paragraph

Jane, General-Osaka Shosen Kaisha Mr my point out that an expert Chinese community, which is to the prin- of your letter, my Committee are heartily KANSAS, British str., 3,035, B. Linklater Me & Mea A. B. Crow

Mr L. C. Chien boc keeper does not necessarily possess ciple. The English-speaking clerk bain agreement with the principle recognis 13th June New York 28th April,

Mr Crombie General Shewan, Tomes & Cp. the qualification required by an auditor few dollars a month could not bind thed and would very much like to be

AB. Dankon Mr Failing the informed as to the method by which the Krzczow, British str., 1,215, Barkus, Mr Els for the adequate protection of share directors to his books.

Elson The public directors' responsibility for their Registrar will prove the competency of 10th June--Bwatow 15th June, Gen-Air Frissewintel holders and the public.

`eral-Butterfield & Swire, accounting profession is unknown to the accuracy, the books would be valueless;

Grifin Chinese and is, indeed, very much and the Chinese books would have to be the Chinese auditor, but, even granted

12th June-Kobe 8th June, Coal and Mr Cha M. Hoffman against their recognised custom of "sav referred to in any difficulty Extra work competency, they caplaced up at LAIBANG, British str., 2,225, E. J. Tadd, Mr Peyton

General.—Jardine, Matheson & Co. very and expense would thus be incurred with more reliability can be placed upon the

Humpt ing face." It will therefore ba

approved Chinese auditor than desirable that the Registrar should out any compensating advantage.

the competent

Government is disposed to place upon the LANDRAT SCHEIFY, German str., 1,019, O. M

with A knowledge of

Bruger, 15th June-Swatow 14th Mr J. Kearney Hatisfy himself that

Chinese clerk

June, General.--Biemssen & Co. Mr Kelsey Chinese to whom you refer can justify

English.

Looson, Gorman str., 1,020, G. Scheltzen, Mr Chas King 14th June-Bangkok 8th June, Gon Mr Klook The Committee of the Chamber of Com

eral,-Butterfield and Swire, Ferce would point out that in several

MYRHIDON, British str., 2,881, Horswell, countries in Europe and elsewhere the

13th June-Liverpool 8th May, Gen- laws oblige foreign firma trading there

eral.-Butterfeld & Swire. to keep their books in the language of

PHEEMPENH. British str., 1,005, J. H. the country concerned.

Scott, 12th June-Saigon 8th June, Mr E. Arndt Rice and General.-Chinese.

Mr & Mrs J. H. Back-

hours PERSEUS, British str., 4,299, D. Robin- 200, 14th June--Foochow 13th June,

Dr & &M BW. Brown General,-Butterfeld & Swire.

Mr Gillingham Mrs Gorha D.rs PITSANULOR, German str., 1,267,

Reimers, 14th June-Swatow 13th Mr & Mrs Hayes June General.-Butterfield & Swire. Mr F. L. Martyn Lobb ROMANY, British str., 2,579, R.. H. Allin-r K. S. Morrison

Bou, 14th June Tientsin 7th June, Mr & Mrs W. Logan General-Asiatio Pétroleum & Co. Dr & Mrs Patten SHINYO MALU, Japanese str., 7,226, H. 6. Smith, 14th June--San Francisco 18th May, Mails and General-Toyo Kisen Kaisha.

1 (b)---It is intended to provide by legislation that all auditors of Chinese Companies (and in fact of all Com panies must be approved by the Re Bistrar of Companies who would satisfy himself of the competency of auditors whether they were of European or of Chinese ne ionality.-I am, sir, your obedient sex ant,

(Sd.) C. CLEMENTI,

Colonial Secretary.

Hongkong General Chamber of

Commerce.

If this is considered necessary in Europe, how much more so should this be insisted upon in a British Colony when dealing with firms who keep their own accounts The Chairman, in a language such as Chinese?

The Committee very strongly hold the opinion therefore that the minimum which should be accepted where Chinese Companies are registering in the Colony, and are wishing to take advantage of the Act, should be that the statutory books and cash book at least should be kept in English. I am, sir, your obedient aer- vani,

(Sd.) E. A. Hewett,

Chairman.

The Honourable,

The Colonial Secretary.

(Enclosure.)

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG. ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.

In the Matter of the Companies Ordinance No. 1 of 1885

and

In the Mattor of the Kwong On Cotton and Yarn Company, Ltd. (In liquidation),

MY LORD,-On the 31st day of October, 1910, I was appointed Provisional Official Liquidator of the Kwong On Cotton and Vara Company, Limited, and attended with my clerk to take possession of the

Hongkong, 28th May, 1812. Sin,I have to acknowledge your let- ter of May 10th (No. 641/11) dealing. with the question of the New Companies Ordinance and the points raised thereon by my Committee.

My Committee regret very much the attitude adopted by the Government in this matter, as they cannot help feeling that the objection put forward by the representatives of the Chinese Com- munity to the "principle," is altogether fallacious.

My Committee trust that the whole mattor will again receive, the careful re consideration of Governmcat--I am, sir, your obedient servant,

(sd.) E. A. M. WILLIAMS, Secretary, The Honourable,

The Colonial Secretary. LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.

The Apcar str. Gregory Spear, from Calcutta, left Singapore on the 17th June, p.m., and may be expected bere on or about the 23rd June, a.m.

The Swedish East Asiatic sir. Canton loft Singapore on the 17th June, and is expected to arrive here on the 23rd June.

PÅSSENGERS.

ARRIVED.

Per Catherine, Aptar, from Moji, Mr. Bannermann and Mr. J. F. O'Donnell.

Per Loonsang, from Manila, Major Blannerhausen, Mr. Frasor and Mr. Peroi.

Mr & Mr B. G..

Koowles Mr F. P. Lenfestay Mr C. EL. Lint

Mr Lyon Mr E. A. Miller Mr A. T. Myall

Mr T

T. Philips

My Renka and obild MIN

Rice Ming Rios

Mr Bidzor

Dr Bogage

Mr 8. O. Bude Mrs Glyds Sapher

Mr Taylor

Mr John Taylor

Mr Ventapfen Mr Paul Vrint Mr J, Wilson Mr Younger

Kingscline Privae KotEL,

Mr T. de Meester

Mrs Weaver Mr B. Wobb Mr H. WortmBAN

-AN-DO-MI-INTE-NONSEERDE BON JOHNON

T. F. CLAXTON, Director, Hongkong, Oboratory, Jgas 18th, 1912.

1 DanoMara, reduced to 33 degrees Farenheit on the level of thạ soa in inchos, tanths and hundredths.

9 TEMPERATURE, in the shade, in dogrom Fahrenheit,

8 HUMIDITY, in percentage of saturation, the humidity of air estaratod with moisture being 100,

DIRECTION OF WIND, to two poluta,

5 FORCH OF WIND, according to Banafort Sosis. 6 STANK OP Waarяna, b blas aky, o detanhed aloud, drizzling rain, I fog, s gloomy, h bail, 1 lightning, o overcast, y passing showers, q squally, r rain, a snow, t thander, visibility, w dow (wet).

> Bax in labes, tenths and baddeedtbe.

HONGKONG METEOROLOGIJAL

REGISTER.

Hongkong Observatory June 18th.

Previous On Date On Date

Day at

at

at 2 p.. 6 a.m.

2 p.m.

29.59

29.59

29.61

86

83

86

76

85

79

Wind Direction....

SW

BSW

SW

4.

4

Weather

og

Barometer Temperatura

Eumidity.....

Rain

Forosti

Highest open wir Tempomture on 17th...89 Lowest open air Temperature on 17th...89

HONGKONG TIDE TABLE,

SACIT

Height.

JONGE

Haight,

Mr & Mrs J. Robart Mrs Gr

Sachse Mrs M. E. Sharor Mr A. L. Shields Mr B. D. Stewart, Mr & Mrs Sorensen Mr F. J. Veenendaal

From 19th to 25th Jane, 1912.

High WATER.

LOW WATER

H'kong.

H'kong

Mena

Mean

Time.

Time

ft: in.)

h.

ft. in.

Wed. 19

133 m.11 36

8 m 4,30

Mr J. D. Morrison Mr B. Petersen

·Mr A. Rosario -

Thurs 20m 2 30.

fri

Bat.

0.41 21 m

2

38 6 1

22 m 17

9 m 5 26 68 4.1 fo

4.

8 10

6 39

6.

3 32 5

Sen.

Mr A. Shaw

23 m

Mr A. C. Equsir

Mon.

24

Mr H. Wading

Mine B. M, Watling

Tuen.

25 m

Mr E. H. Tost

ROYAL GHOROR HOTEL, KWLOON.

Mr & Mrs F. Allen Mr J. C. Bisnall Mr T. P. Grant

49

Idmono

BIGNAL, German str., 907, P. Christian- sen, 16th June--Hoihow 15th June, Rice. Jebsen & Co. SIKIANO, French str., 756, de Catalano,

16th June--Haiphong 14th June, Lt. E. H. P. 1.M.8, General-Messagories Maritimes.

Hodge P. Mr H. L. Harding TIPANAB, Dutch str., 2,444, J.

Scholten, 15th June--Moji 9th June, Mrs W. P. Bill General-Java-China-Japan Lijn.

Mr David J. Lennox German str., 617, Lang- Bahwaiger, 13th June-Hoihow 12th June, Salt and General-Jebson YERINO MARU, Japanese str., 2,350, Z.

Yamaguchi, 16th June--Moji 10th GMOTOR and FITTINGS.

AS COMPRESSOR with ELECTRIC Nothing creates such a goo impresion in

business the age of Class Printing.

between good and bad. YESAN MALO, Japanese str., 2,300, S. increase ordinary lighting power by 25 per cent. The diarend material is generally mild.

TRIUMPH,

As before pointed out, the Government Per Kamo Mare, for Hongkong, from bas in the principal commercial coun- Europe, etc., Sir C. Eliot, Mr. and Mrs. tries of Europe the necessary precedent R. T. Cozens, Mr. and Mrs. C. I. for the very logical point of view that Minnitt, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Hodgins, the books of a Company should be kept Mr. H. T. Kitto and Mrs. Mattock."

Per Oceanien, for Hongkong, from in the language of the country under whose lawa the concern is incorporated. Colombo, Mr. A. Verner, Mr. G. Loo The views of the representative of the from Singapore, Mr. and Mrs. Masloff,

& Co. not allowed to Mr. M. Y. W. Wolf, Mr. Delnau, foreign company are

Mr. Smidt, Mr. Meischke Smith, from affect the aftuation.

The contention that the English books Saigon, Mrs. Caillard, Mr. Ch. Kauff- of accounts could not bind the Chinese mann, Mr. Bradschod, Mr. Y. W. Wit directora does not appeal to the in-chall and Mr. Caillard. telligence of my. Committee.

Chinese Companies are not forced to register under the Ordinance in ques tion, but my Committee believe that

DEPARTED

Per Haiyang, for Swatow, Mr. I. M. Forbes, Mr. Meindt; for Amoy, Mr. and Mrs. F. Shvendt and 2 children and Mr. H. Bradshaw,

June, Coal-Osaka Shdsen Kaisha.

Horio, 17th June Miike 11th June, Coal-Mitsui Bussan Kaisha.

Smith, 17th June-Manila 14th June, ZAFIRO, American str., 2,204, M.. Heinp-Shewan, Tomps & Co.

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