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HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE

Tho

COUNCIE.

(Continued front, yesterday.)

LARCENY AMENDMENT ORDINANCES.

ATTORNEY NERAL moved

the Bill oufit,

second reading

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRH88, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6TH, 1917.

LIQUORS CONSOLIDATION OĚDINANCE

AMENDMENT ORDINANCE. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL" moved the second reading of the Bill entitled, "An Ordinance further to amend the Liquors Consolidation Ordinance, 1011." An doing so he said-The objlet of this Bi the is to give revenue officers power to arrest without warrant in certain cases which are detailed in the enactments referred "An Ordinance to amend the Larceny to in section of the Bill. Revenue-offi Ordinance, 1863." In doing so he said-cers already have power of arrest in Hoi, members will ace that this is a very short measure, and it in designed to pro- vide penalties for the theft of electricity, Ippode when the ancient law relative to theft was originally promulgated that electricity was unknown, However, referred. modern requirements require correspond ing changes in the law, and this law follows what has already been done in other countries.

The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and the motion was agreed to,

Council then went into" committee to consider the Bill clause by clause;

On resuming,

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL reported that the Bill had passed through committee without amendment, and moved that it bas read a third; timė.

The COLONIAL SECRETARY Séconded, and the Bill was read a third--time - and. passed.

INNKEEPERS ́ORDINANCE,

of a

eertain excise and revenus cases, and in the course of their duties they sometimes come across cases in which summary power of arrest would be of great advantage to the public. It is proposed that they should be given this power of arrest ander these laws to which I have

The Cosa SCORETARY seconded, and the motion was agreed to.

Council then went into Committee to consider the Bill clause by clause.

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL suggested that the title of the Bill should be altered to the "Revenue Oficers' power of arrest Ordi-a nance,"

This was agreed to. On Council resuming,

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL reported that the Bill had passed through committer, and moved that it be read a third time. the Bill was read a third time and

The COLONIAL SECRETARY Seconded, and

passed.

POST OFFICE AMENDMENT DEDINANCE. The ATTORNEY GENERAL moved the second reading of a Bill entitled, "An Ordinance to amend the Post Office Ordi- nance, 1900, in doing so he said-It was found that it is impossible to pay gratui- ties in the case of mails in transit, and therefore it is proposed that in this Bill this should be inserted. It was inad vertently omitted in the amending. Ordi. nance of last year..

the motion was agreed to,

The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and

Council then went into committee to consider the Bill clause by clause.

On resuming,

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL "reported that the measure had passed through commit tee without amendment, and moved that it be read a third time,

The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and the Bill was rend a third time and passed.

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the second reading

Bill entitied, "An Ordinance for the further relief of Innkeepers." In doing so he said-The object of this Bill, Sir, is to give the innkeeper a greater right over property of persons who are lodging in his hotel or inn than be bas at present. The idea of the Bill is to enable innkeepers really to have a substantial hold over those per- sons who are their guests for the debts and costs which have been inearred by the innkeepers in connection with the hotel visitors' charges, particularly the right to sell articles which, may have been left on the premises by the guests at the hotel or ino. This sale, in the case of perishable. goods, may be immediate, but in the case. of goods which are not perishable it must take place within a certain specified time. In the second, section the word "inn- keeper" is defined; under the third is

The Governor recommended the Council Jaid down the exact right which an innto vote a sum of fifteen thousand three „keeper has over the property of a person hundred and seventeen dollara (815,317) who has been staying at the inn, and in in aid of the vote miscellaneous services, connection with whom the innkeeper printing and binding. has some claim.

HIS EXCELLENCY-Conncil, stands ad jeurned until the 17th inst..

FINANCE COMMITTER,

SUPREME COURT.

Friday, October 4th.

IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.

BEFORE HIS HONOUR, MR. H. H. J. GOMPERTZ (PUISNE JUDGE),

A QUESTION OF TIME.

In the action brought by Yu Chik Hing and others against Wong Lai Hing to recover $500, Mr. M. Render Harris (of Messrs. Wilkinson & Grist), who repre- sented the defendant, asked his Lordship to fix a day for the bearing

- HONGKONG SHARE MARKET,

Messrs. Vernon & Smyth in their weekly share report dated 4th October utate:--

The local market has ruled firm daring the past week, and a fair volume of busi- ess at improving rates has been booked, Sterling Rubbers" are a little easier at the close, but quotation on the whole are not materially changed: Fine Hard Para Rubber is quoted at 4/6 per lb. firma Discount rates close at 4 per cont. for both Bank of England and the open market. Bar Silver is quoted at 2014. market being firms Sterling T. T. closes spot, 299/18d. forward, the tone of the at 2/-16/16, and Shanghai T. T. at 713. rate under forced sales dropped to $800 BANKS. After small sales at $810 the at which there are buyers.. London is unchanged at £83.

Mr. Buss (of Messrs. Goldring, Barlow

MADINE INSURANCE-Unions have been & Morrell), for the plaintiff, asked for sold and are wanted at $310. Yangtezo8 another week's adjournment, as there was have improved to 8185 with sales, and close with further buyers. Cantons con- document to get translated. Mr. Harris I would ask your Lord-tinus in request, and can now be placed

at $200, North Chinas, and China. ship to fix a day. My friend is for the Traders are unchanged and without local

business. plaintiff, and has had a fortnight.

Mr. Russ-Only a week.

Mr. Harris-My client wishes" the petion brought on as soon as possible.

Mr. Russ I am getting the document translated. Till I have got that I am not quite certain exactly as to my position.

His Lordship That may be, but I don't see any harm in fixing a day. I will tako the case on Friday next, not before 11 o'clock.

THE COOLIE EMIGRATION CASE.

His Lordship delivered bis reserved judgment in this action between Wong Hon Chi, carrying on business as Tai Hing Chan and the Wing Cheung Chan,

and Leu San Yan.

COMPANY REPORT.

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED

The report. for presentation to the shareholders is as follows:-

The General Agents and Consulting Committee have pleasure in submitting a statement of the affairs of the Office, which, to, conform with the provisions of the Companies Ordinance, 1911, are made up. to 30th Juns last.

19.Account. The amount standing to It is proposed to deal with this in the the credit of this account is $585,999.44.

share To. pay a Dividend of $18 per following manner —

To add to Investment and Ex-

8180,000.00

To carry to the Credit of Under-

change Fluctuation Account ... 100,000.00

writing Suspense Accounț....... 305,998.41

$583,998.44

1912 Account--The balance at credit of this accotint at 30th June, is 2857,270.56. FIRS INSURANCES.-Hongkongs-remain Consulting Committee The Hon. Sir- firm at $355 with no business passing. Paul Chater, C.M.G., and Messra. N. W. Chinas have been booked at $135, and Craddock, F. Maitland. H. P. White and more are wanted.

E. Shellim retira, but, being eligible, offer Macao Steamboats close firms with sales

SHIPPING,Hongkong, Canton and themselves for re-election.

Auditors. The accounts have been at $28. Ledo-Chinns are wanted at 865 audited by Messrs. H. Perey Smith, locally, London heing a buyer ab 135/F.C.A., and A. H. Lowe, CA, the latter China and Manilas after sales at $8.05 in place of Mr. W. Hution, Potts, con now be placed at 98 Douglages are resigned.. on offer at $25, and Star Ferrys at $46 after sales. Sholl Transports after erratic movements close with buyers for London account at 107/6, and locally at 100/-.

REFINERIES-China Sugars have de- clined to 110 with sales and further sel- the close are easier with probable sellers lers Luzons improved to $34, but at.

at $31.

MINING. Trenchs are in request at at 73/6.. Heawoods are quiet at 4/- with 74/cum dividend, London being a seller London a probable seller. Raubs are in request at 63, and Kailans. (Chinese Engineerings) at 31/-,

Messrs. H. Percy Smith, F.C.4., and A. R. Lowe, C.A., offer themselves for election to hold office until the next ordinary meeting..

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD., General Agents.

WORKING ACCOUNT, 1011, ON 30TH JUNE, 1912.

Losses and Claims paid $1,150,516:07. Charges, including Directors',

Auditors' and Survey Fees, Agents Experṣes, etc. commessions

Balance as per Balance Shoet

DOCES, WHARVES AND GODOWN.-Hong- kong and Whampoa Docks are procurable at 840, but at $45 there are buyers. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharves have Net Premis Received, less Re- improved to 467 with buyers. New Amoy Docks are reported done at 86), and in the North Shanghai Docks are quoted at kew Wharves at Tls. 98 buyers..

A meeting of the Finance Committee was held afterwards the Colonial Sec-matter was freely argued, and his Lords: 48 buyers, and Shanghai and Hong- retary presiding The following votes were passed:

THE PRINTING, VOTE.

ROAD REPAIRS,

The COLONIAL Securuz seconded, and The Cavernor recommended the Council to vote a sum of twelve thousand and the motion was agreed to..

fifty dollars ($12,050) in aid of the vote Council then went into committee to Public Works, Extraordinary, Com- consider the Bill clause by clause. -

munications, Hongkong Roads and Streets:--

On resuming,

The ATTORNEY GENERAL moved that the Bill be read a third time.

The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and the Bill was read a third tips and passed.

MIGISTRATES' 'FURTHER AMENDMENT

ORDINANCE

(a)-Path from Chamberlain Road to. Plantation Road, etc. (.)General. Works

Total

EDUCATION GRANIS.

$3,850 8,400

$12,050

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LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDING).-Hong- kong Lands are firm at 8103 with buyers. Kowloon Lands have been booked at $36, and West Points at 856, both closing in further request. Humphreys Estates request, but at $7.85 there are sellers. after extensive sales at 87 are still in

Hongkong Hotels can be placed at, #114- (old) and 8734 (new).

Mr. Crowe (of Messrs. "Hastings Hastings) represented the plaintiffs, and Mr. D. Lewis (of Messrs. Johnson, Stokes & Master) appeared for the defendants.

His Lordship anid this was a claim for money lent. The defence set up was that by an agreement between the parties the return of the money was to be by furnish ing coolies for export to Singapore. The ship desired to have time to read over his notes before giving judgment. On the whole, he was inclined to accept the evidence of the plaintiff, and he believed the number of coolies for shipment wes not to be less than ten. It seemed to him that, the written document put in was Tothing more than a memorandum. It did not contain, and was not intended to contain, the whole of the agreement between the parties, and as it stood alone it could not be explained. If there was, as a matter of fact, an agreement that not less than ten coolies should be | furnished, he had no difficulty in finding sales at 84 are weaker with sellers at that defendant made default in furnish-sellers in the North at Tls. 68.

23.80. Langkats are again weaker with ing them. If there was no such agree ment as to the number of coolics, then he thought the document was not one by which the debt was given up, and that the enim for money lent would still stand So, in either event the plaintiff must have judgment,

Mr. Crewe objected.

The Governor recommended the Council "Mr. Lewis asked, the Court to order to vote a sum of four thousand seven bun-payment by instalments. dred and seventy-nine dollars ($4,779) in aid of the vote Education, A.-Depart rent of Director of Education, Other Charges, Grants, Capitation Grants.

KOWLOON MARSET,

GAS LIGHTING. The Governor recommended the Council The ATTORNEY-GENERAL 'moved the vote a sum of one thousand six hun second reading of a Bill entitled, "Andred dollars ($1,600) in aid of the vote Public Works, Recurrent, Lighting, Gas Ordinance further to amend the Magis. Lighting, City and Hill District. trates Ordinance, 1890." In doing so he said-The object of this Bill is to give the magistr 19-power to indict corporal punishment in certain cases which are expressly provided for in the Bill. The magistrates already have some power, but this Bill proposes to give them greator power, in cases in which persons commit The Governor recommended the Council acts of gross indecency with male per- to vote a sum of six hundred and seventy- sous, and also in cases in which persons even dollars (8677) in aid of the vote commit indecent assanft upon girls under Public Works, Extraordinary, Buildings, the age of 13. I think, Sir that this is a power which ju is very dosirable to give, and it might possibly be advantageous to extend. slightly the power which is given in the last part of section 2 of this Bill, and enlarge it to a case of any indecent

assault on a female:

The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and the motion was agreed to.

Council then went into committee to consider the Bill clause by clause.

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL-I don't know whether it is desirable, but it has been

Kowloon Market.

ORATUITIES.

The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of five hundred dollars (3500) in aid of the vote Police and Pri on Departments, A.--Police, Personal Emoluments, Gratuities to R. O. Hutchi- son. Esq., and Comdr. CW, Beckwith,

.N.

COTTON MILLS-Hongkongs are örmer with sales and buyers at 841. Ewos have been booked at Tls 108 and close in request for Shanghai account.

MISCELLANEOUS. China Borneos are wanted at $91, Electrics at 823), Ropes at $101, China Lights at $2, Watsons at 35.40 and Powells at $71. Cements after

LONDON QUOTATIONS. The following quotations (middle price) were received from, our London Agents by wire this morning ---- --- United Serdangs Sapongs-

London. Asiatics Eastern Trusta Rubber-Trusts Tronohs

Shell Transporte Indo-Chinas

Pahang Consolidated Kailans

Mr. Lewis-The original debt was pay-London Ventures able by instalments of coolies. My con Lention was that plaintiff refused to take them.

His Lordship-I an unfortunately against you. I may be wrong, but that is the conclusion I come to....

Mr. Lewis-I would ask your Lordship to make instalments

His Lordship-What offer do you make Mr. Lewis said he was not then pre pared to make any offer,

The question was adjourned to Cham-

The CHAIRMAN explained that this washers. for extra services, and that the Secretary of State had approved of the payment.

TYPHOON REFUGE,

The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of one hundred and thirty thousand dollars (3130,000) in aid of the suggested to me both inside and outside cellaneous, Typhoon Rofage, Mongkok. vote Public Works, Extraordinary, Mia-

this Council that the last words of the|{sni.“ clause "upon a girl under the age of 13" The CHARMAN HE. the Governor says If the words are he never signed u financial minote, with

greater pleasure.

Hon. Mr. POLLOCK-DOs this mean we are ahead of time?

The CHAIRMAN--YOS.

POLICE EXPENSES.” -

The Governor recommended the Council

THE RUBBER SHARE REVIVAL.

turns and Re-Insurances Interest..... Transfer Fees Exchange

་

INTIMATIONS

DISTRESSING ECZEMAS And Other Itching Skin Troubles

Quere

SDA

Instantly Relieved by CUTICURA

Soap and Ointment

When all else falls. No other emollients afford such com- fort to skin-tortured and dis- figured sufferers, young and old, and do it so economi cally becaus so speedily.

Bamples with 3. b From Exam nonrest depot: Manhary, dayt **, **Chartschaum.fl., Lontorer M, Towns & Ca., Bydney, N. H. W. ¡ Lennon, LU., Cape Town: Maller. Muolean & Co. Oaloutta and Bombay: Potter 1. & G. Card, note prope, Uoston, U. 1. A

89.#

99,587.56

170,642.39 585,098.44

$2,012,645.30

51,809,143.16 200,854.26 €5.72 2,682.16

Chs. J. Gaupp

$2,012,045.30

..$ 238,496.83

DURING ACCOUNT, 1912, ON 30TH JUNE,–1912, Lusses and Clains paid Charges Balance as per Balance Sheet.... Commissions

Net Premis Received, lest Ro

turns and Re-Insurances

Interest Transfer Fees

38,521.86 58,176.52 857,279.50

$1,192,474.77

$1,091,809.33 101,062,44 13,00

$1,192,474,27

-BALANCE SHEET, ON 30TH JUNE, 1912.

.``LIAMLITIES.

Capital 10,000 shares of $250 each $2,500,000 of which $50 per share has been paid

[$1,500,000.00 Reserve Fund as per last Account 1,600,000.00 Re-Insurance Fund

325,040.26

& Co.,

ALEIANDRA BUILDINGS,

CHATER -Road,

Always have on hand very large co

stock of

ete

SCIENTIFIC AND

SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS

Lords, Transits, Levels, Piano Tables, Prismatic and

Sight Companies, Hand Levels, &c., 80)

INSTRUMENTS

FAND MATERIAL

.12074-

22/6

11/0

10/-

74/0 cum. div.

Investment and

Fluctuation Account Underwriting Suspense Account 10/9-premium.Uncollected Dividends........

Exchange

18,799.24 148.849.33

DRAWING

108

.138/0

Accounts Payable Working Account, 1911, as per

Statement

12,402.00 36,871.03

17-

12/6

35/-

Working Account, 1912, as per-

Statement

680,998,44

867,279.56

$1,085,299.88

Hongkong Electric Trams 5/- Pusing Bharu

12/6 Malayan Tin Dredging 18/9 premium

buyers.

OXFORD LOCAL EXAMINATION. The results of the Oxford Local examination held in July last in con nection with the following schools have

been received by telegram-

BT. STEPEEN'S COLLEGE... Seabra-Lain Fak, King Hong, Mok Hing Kiu, Ng See Ho, *Tang Hing Wo, and Wong Po Kie.

Juniors--Au Kim Kwong, Fu Ping Sheung, Hau On Wa, Chau Bui Tim, Poor Yan Chi, and Wong Shiv Fan.

Preliminary Chan Ying Cheung, Chiu Kwok Tung, Chung Ying Lau, Man Sai Tai, and Tsang Yan Taoi

"ASSETH.

Cash, on Current Account aud

Fixed Deposits with Banks...$ 505,179.93 Mortgages, Loans and Deben

tures:

2,357,574.98

24,532.41

683,215.08 449,360.10 65,447.40

Foreign Government.

Bonds

Enteign Governments

Silver

Gold

Loans and Bailway Bonds.ie Agency Balances ..... Accounts Receivable

$4,085,299.88

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.. LTD., General Agents..

C. P. Custen Members of Consulting

Committee H. P. WE }

Auditors Report. We report that we have examined the accounts of the Com ST. STEPHEN'S GIRLS' COLLEGE, Senior.-Cheung Sau Wa.

pany at the head office with the books and Chiun Yee Ching, Liang Yat vouchers in Hongkong and returns receiv Kwan, and Shee Wai Ching.

Preliminary.Lai Fai.

YIELDA AT CURUENT PRICES.

Now that the revival in rubber shares is well under way it is instractive to see how prices stand in relation to dividends, says the Daily Mail, With the panies in such varied states of develop- ment and with the future course of the price of rubber so uncertain an accurate | Pak criterion of values is, of course, impos

com-

should be omitted. omitted, it gives the magistrate power to flog and give corporal punishment in all cases of indocent assault on any female. In the case of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 13, it is supposed in law that a girl has no power, even if she bad the wish, to consent. But in case of a hundred dollars (98,400) in aid of the from the following statement giving the female over 13 the question of consent vote Police and Prison Departments, Ayields at current prices, on the basis of may possibly arise, and that no doubt Police, Other Charges, for the follow the rates of dividend paid for the last was the original idea in the original-lawing items:--- for differentiating between assault on a female and upon a female under the age of 13 years. I do not move anything myself, but only refer to it because it was inentioned to me.

to vote a sum of eight thousand four sible, but some guidance may be obtained

Hou, Mr. POLLOCK-I move that the -words" upon a girl under the age of 13" he omitted. I certainly think the magis trates should be empowered to inflict flogging on persons who commit assaults on females.

HIS EXCELLENCY I think the amend- ment might be accepted that the magis trate should order flogging -at discretion,

The amendment was agreed to. Council they resumed,

his

The "ATTO-GENERAL moved that the Bill be read third time.

The Cotos SECRETARY seconded, and the Bill was read a third time and passed

Bedding, Mosi Utensils, etc. Clothing and accoutretients Coal for barrocks,

Disinfectants

Price. Dividend Yield.

per cent. £. d. 17/3 708 24 14140.

$1,850

complete financial year

4,000

200

150

Anglo-Malay

Furniture

200

Batu Cavesih..

Good conduct rewards"

700-

Bukit Rajah

Small-stores

-100

Harpenden

Subsistence of Prisoners. Transport

400

Highlands and Low-

1,000

lands

· Total-27

.88,400

Inch Kenneth Kuala Lumpur

Lab..... Lanadron

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C.M.S. GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL Junior.Woo Mei Yee. Preliminary-Ma Kam Sim

Sun.

ed from the various agencies for the year ending 31st December, 1911, and the half- We have year ending 30th June, 1912. also satisfied ourselves as to the existence and Un and value of the securities for invest- ments, cash at bankers and on mortgage Bis-to the amounts specified. We have ob- tained all the information and explana tions we buve required, and, in our opinion, the above balance sheet 19 pro- THE KOREAN CONSPIRACY TRIAL.perly drawn up so as to exhibit a true

*These candidates have gained

tinction."

COMMENT IN JAPAN.

The Japan Advertiser can find no inter 549 pretation of the recent events in Korca 7-15-flexcept that of stupidity

The Jin Shimpo questions whether the 9.13 1 18

150 11 2-3 trial of the prisoners in the Korean con 0 110 115 8spiracy case was sufficiently exhaustive to

allay foreign suspicions. 49/32 378 3 104

7378673 10/345

35/16 273 hicily to provide for the increase to the Tinggi 34/4 1934

London-Asiatic...... 13/0. 35 Pataling

28/32-280 Selangor

27/32:275 Sungei Way 5 Vallambrosa 29/6

The CHAIRMAN stated that this was

·DREDGING, UN

Police force.

The Governor recommended the Council to vote & sub of four thousand dollars ($4,000) in aid of the vote Public Works, Recurrent, Miscellaneous, Dredging

Foreshores.

The DIRECTOR OF PTELIC WORKs said that an increased amount of dredging had been done.

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815 71 A Seoul despatch to the Japan Chron- 6 15 10 Yeld says that the lengthy judgment has 11 6 ignored the complaints of torture and not 5 7 8 mentioned the missionaries. All Chris- 11 18:10tian pastors and church leaders and

and correct view of the state of the Com pany's affairs according to the best of our information and the explanations given to us and as shown by the books of the Company at 30th June, 1912,

H. PERCY SMITH, F., Auditors. A. B. LOWE, CA

Hongkong, 1st October, 1912.

DR SUN AT TSINANTU.

AN UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT.

A telegram to the N.-C. Daily News from Tsinanfu (Shantung) states that on

12 7 11 teachers who were tried weres convicted the 27th ult. Dr. Sun Yat-sen addressed a 7:13 2 The Chronicle observes that those who meeting of 3,000 men and women, among 8161 noted the attitude of the Court and the whom were a great number of students, in t No allowance has been made for accrued demeanour of the authorities from the the Provincial Assembly Hall. The acci dividend, as, owing to the frequency with outset of the case will not be surprised at dental breaking of a window precipitated which dividends are paid and the extent the judgment, which is not likely to check of the fluctuations in prices, that is not the widespread comment abroad.-N. C. an important matter.

Daily News telegram.

a panic. Several persons were killed and a number injured. Dr. Sun Yat-sen proceeded to Tsingtao the following day. 1

(T Squares, Set Squaren, Straight Edgon, Scales, Inks, &o, ko.}

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