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FOR WEAK DIGESTIONS. Ainiost everybody experiences tires when the organs of digestion show Some slight painful signs of weakness. disturbance of health starts the trouble: then the patient turns against food, and dull, heavy pains in the abdomen give warning that the stomach is unable to do Sometimes a false its proper work.. oraving for food arises; if satisfied, the result is additional torture. Flatulence, a drowsy depression, sick headaches and nausea, are other signs of indigestion.

The foolish practice of flying to drastic, weakening purgatives at such times should be avoided. Indigestion arises from stomach weaknesses, and the only affective method of remedy for this debilitated state is to strengthen the feeble organs of digestion by supplying them with richer, better blood, so that they are made fit to perform their work. This in the true tonic treatment of Indigestion, by which natural method Dr. Williams Pink Pilla achieve great results.

These Pills make the rich; new blood on which the digestive system depends to carry on ite work of assimilating food, and because of this special power, Dr. Williams Pink Pilla strengthen weak digestions, impart a healthy appetite and dispol all the painful disorders that arise from Indigestion, Nervous Dyspepsia, and Stomach Disorders.

Fi strengthen Begin to-day

your Digestion by starting Dr. Williamas Fink Pills. From the first you will enjoy hetter appetite and your food will do you Sold by all dealers, or more good.

direct by Dr. Williams supplied Medicine Co., 84, Szechuen Road, Shang- hai, one bottle for $1.50, six fur 28 post free.

SHIPPING IN

STEAMERS.

COMPANY MEETING.

(Continued from page 5.)

PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

The British India directors who are to join our joint board are, as you can well keliovo, men of the highest standing, and we are happy to have my friend Lord Inchcape at the head of the British India Company.

Lord

"FIGURES OF FINANCE THE EXCHANGE OF STOCKS.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JULY 201H, 1914.

PREFERRED STOCK. From £2,340,000 Preferred

stock to

by the creation of £700,000 additional stock;;

DEFERRED STOCH: From £1,100,000 Deferred

Atook to .. by the creation of £699;133 additional stock;

Thus making the total

capital

£3,040,000

21,795,183

£4,838,133

TRADE OF HONGKONG

The following atatistics have been taken from the fortnightly price current and market report of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce-

OPIUM.

The stocks on July 16th wore 967 chuste of Patna, 434 of Benares, 1,598 of Malwa, and 455 of Persian and Turkish, The exports during the interval to Shanghai, etc., were 29 Patna, 7 Benares, 30 Malwa, and 40 Persian and Turkish. There were 34. cheets of Foreian and Turkish imported. In uncertified Bengal opium the balance of stocks on July 16th was 101 of Patna and DO of Benares; 60 chests of Beaures were exported, and the importations were 60 of Patna and 190 of Benares. No opium was boiled by Gorarement monopoly. The Bengal market has remained very quiet. Quotations are:-Patna Now 89,325, Old 89,200, V Old 89,100, Benares, New 89,050, Old 88,925, V. Old $8,825. Malys No transactions have transpired and quotation remains at 88,800 per picul.

EXFORTA.

The feather market is reported to be stronger on account of the floods, but there is a slow demand for Ginger and the market is generally quiet. The Galangal market is irregular and Cassia Oil quiet but rather steady. Star Aniseed Oil is quiet and Star Ground Nuts are quoted at Aniseed firm 88 per picul with shells and $10 per picul without shells. The prices of Human Hair are given as per picul feb. Hongkong. As regards Yunnan Tea, Reuter under date of July 14th gives Standard Tea cash 148/8 per cwt, and three months 145/9 per out. The Yunnan merchants are holding for higher prices for their bullion, but Smelters. are firm at the above prices, The Saigon Cassia market is quiet, and no business is doing in Gall Nuts. There is no demand for Bristles.

IMPORTĖ,

VESSELS EXPECTED

THE AMERICAN MALL.

VISITORS AT HOTELS

HONGKONG HOTEL.

The P. M. str. Siberia, with the United States mail, left Yokohama on the 18th July for Hongkong vis Manila, and is expected to arrive at this port on the 28th

Më R. 8.--Abraham July

THE AUSTRALIAN MAILS. Not

Mr G. M. Alport The LG.M. str. Prinz Waldemar loft FT. G. Austin Sydney on the 2nd July, at 3 p.m., and Mr E. B Bate may be expected here on or about the Mr C. D. J. Bell 25th July persons Mr G. A

Bezik

The E. & A. str. Empire left Bydney for Ms B. B. Bollilos this port (via Queensland Parts, Port Mr. Benck Darwin, Timor and Manilay on the 11th 13 & M J. Beveridge

Mr F. Norton Bell July, and may be expected to arrive here Mr W. W. Beveridge on the 1st August.

Mr F. G, Benton Mr A. J. Cambridge Mr E. Le Cardiner Mr H. Classen Mr WE. Clayton Mr W. B.. Chilton

Dr A, D, E, Mr G. P. Carry

The A.O, str. Changsha left Sydney on the 14th July for Hongkong via Thurs day Island, Port Darwin, Zamboanga and Manila, and may be expected to arrivo here on or about the 8th August,

MERCHANT STKAMERA,

The H.A.L. atr. Preussen left Shanghai on the 18th July, p.m., and may be expect ed here on or about the 20th July, a.m.

The sr. Dunera left Calcutta on the 10th July, and may be expected, here on or about the. 26th July,

Coleman

F.

Mr & Mre W. J.

Davies MrD. 8. 9. Douglas

Mr B. Drost

The Mogul Line str. Lennox left United MW. Driezen Kingdom on the 18th June, and is duo to Miss M. E. Duffy arrive here on or about the 30th July Mr F. F. Duckwood

The East Asiatic Co. str. Siam loft Port Said on the 18th July, and may be ox

The Mogul Line str. Erroll left United pected here on or about the 18th August. Kingdom on the 11th July, and is due to arrive here on or about the 23rd August. SHIRE LINE, LIMITED.

Mr & Mrs H. 0.

Ehrenfels Mr L. B. Froak Mr H. Febr

Mr J. Gibb

Mr P.D. de Grisogono Mr & Mrs J. Gould Mr & Mrs H.

Guermoar

Mr H. Handley-Pegg Mr W. A. Hannibal Capt T. P. Hall

Hongkong 8th August. Den of Airlie, from Londen, is due in Carnarvonshire, from Vancouver, is due Indraknala, from Mojf. is due in Hong Lt F. C. Hanning-Lee

in Hongkong 26th August.

kong: 25th July.

INDRA LINE, LIMITED.

PASSENGERS. ARRIVED.

Per kuzichow, from Tientsin, Thorne.

RN.

Mr G. Harper

Mr W. O. Harris

„Capé & Mm Kooks Mr E. B. Lambert Mr & Mr H.

· Lumpinan

Mr W. H. Lansbert

Mr A. Lanpton

Mr F. A. InWin

Mr G. T. Lloyd Mr F. Lobel Mr J. Macdonald

Mr F. A. MacIntosh Miss M. MatheOD

Dr O. Marriott MR. T. Mathseen

Mr B. K. Mahi tin

Mr J. Merecki

Hr C. B. Mayer

MEJ Moyer

Mr G. S. Middleton

Mr N. 9. Milkowski Dr. & Mr W. B. A.

Moore

Mr Muso Mr W. Oethans Mr B. Potten Mr GM Powell MW. Puoher Mr A.B. Parvis Mr # Mra R Ramay

Mr T. B. Bay Mr B. A. Raymond Miss F. Reay Mr E. A. Ries Mr J. P. Rowall Mrs Seddon Mr J. E. Strpe

Mr F. Smyth

Mr & Mrs F. A. Spicer

Miss A Square

Mr & Mrs G.H. Swift

Dr Herbert To

*

Mr H. M. Toser

Miss

Mr & Mrs O. Heter

beck Mr P. Heimann

Mr H. Walford.

Hon Mr E. A. Hewett

C.M.G

sen, 15th July-Bungkok 7th July,company, and every business man will for Lord Inchcape, This brings me to No. 128. at 8105 to $124. No. 16. at Malden, Miss Page, Mr. and Mrs F. K. Mr C. E. Horton

Swire.

ОП

MASA DEPARTED.

Mr B. Hunter Mr M. T. Jones Capt W. E. Keat Capt & Mm W. G.

Krebs

Chpt II. A. Walker

Mr E. J. T. Warren Mr F. W. Whita Dr R. A. Whi e

Mr&Mrs F. Winkler

Dr. L. Winster

Mx H. Wintraff

Mr G. G. Wood Mr & Mrs J. "Wright"

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

I venture to mention that these negotiations have proceeded mainly between his lordship and myself, but I such further capital (as far as required presume he has been aided by the advice for carrying out the said Agreement) to be issued on the terms as to dividend and and support of his colleagues as I have been by mine by my colleagues from otherwise thereby provided."? Mak whom, as they are aware, nothing has Sir WILLIAM ADAMSON, O.M.G.I have ever been kept secret by me, Inchcape joins our management from much pleasure in seconding the resolution. Me. LLOYD-I bave listened with great October 1st, and he will be an absolutely necessary link between the two companies, pleasure to your interesting and acid and will reader most valuable help in speech. You say that we are going to the largely increased work and respon-improve our position greatly in the sibility which will dovolte upon us all. shipping world, and no doubt we are; but But I say more than that. I hope he you do not hold out any advantage to us will become the head of this Company as in the way of further dividende rather BOON as my colleagues will allow me to the reverse, in fact. What we are con retire from the active service which Icerned in is the dividend we got on our have given for so many yeare

shares, and, as far as I can see, we are paying a very long price for the British India, judging by the value of their shares Now I must refer in further explana-for the last two years as compared with tion to one or two figures of finance. In ours. It seems to me that they are getting a very good bargain, but whether we are the first place, you ace that we give

What we are think, open to doubt, £700,000 of our Preference stock in getting as good a bargain or not is, exchange for the Preference stock of the anxious about is our dividend. You have British India Company The interest on that is 235,000. Secondly, we exchange done very well for us very well, indeed very nearly £1,000,000 of their paid-up and we do not like to part with you and sharea for £838,133, approximately; of take some one else. We would much our Deferred stock, and the amount of rather some of us would, snyway-go dividend on that Deferred stock at 15 on as we have done in the past under the percent will be £05,000. Altogether, able management of yourself and the we shall have to pay out a total of about board, receiving our dividend, and, I at the commencement of the interval': a £10,000 on the new capital which we hope, an increased dividend. The pre- small business took place in Cotton Yarn PORT. shall create from October 1st next. This sent arrangement is a very fine one for at a docline of 81 to 82 below previous rates. and subsidence of waters on the West River will be exactly the amount of dividend the British India Company it is not a Latterly owing to the decline in exchange which the British Indin shareholders have bad one for our directors who are going there is an improved tone in the market. on another board, and it is not a bad one

Per Haiching, from Foochow, etc., Mr. Quotations are:-No. 10s. at 808 to 8124: BOILEROS, Norwegian str., 869, T. A. Johhitherto been receiving from their own

understand easily

No. 20s at 8120 to 8152. Brownrigg, Major MoMunn thut shareholders another point. We are told that Lord

Sales 3,000 bales.

Per Zafiro, from Manila, etc., Mt Rice-Thoresen & Co.

Shipments Vil: Bargains 54,000 bales, White, Mr. Rico, Mr. J. C. Allen, Mr. CANADA MARU, Japanese str., 3,750, H. would not be expected to be expropriated Inchcape is to have the management for 8117 to 8135.

Yamamato, 11th July-Shanghai hand at the same time to take one iota 10 years, but nothing is said as to what Arrivals 5,000 bales.

less than the dividend which they had remuneration he is to get. Again, he is Unsold stock 49,000 bales. There is an utter

S. E Hilles, Mr. McKibbin, Miss E. F. Woollens and

Hamilton, Mr. J. H. Silburg, Miss C. J. July, General-Osakin Shosen Kaisha. CHOISINO, German str., 1,021, F. Mink been receiving already from their own to be appointed eventually chairman hero hod. 18,000 for

wito, 12th July Swatow 11th July,company. I have just said that I have and his remuneration is to be fixed by the prospects are very dismal. There aro Binch, Miss Donnelly, Mr. and.. Mrs.

known something of the working of the board. Now, Sir, I think in a concern

stocks of Raw Cotton, and no change in Rice ad Teakwood-Butterfield & British India Company for some years of this magnituds it ought to be published tondition of the market. There has Judson and Miss K. Enusson.

Per daye, for London, etc., Mr. and DEN RUTHVEN, British str., 3,116, W. past, and I am confident that they will what remuneration the chairman is going been a further slight improvement in local

Stewart, 17th July-Shanghai 12th are more than the sum which I have to have whether it is a lamp sum of prices for Metals, but business has aga Mra. E. Pellow, Miss Fage, Mr. C. L.!

named by annual profits after paying for whether he is to be paid by commission. been quiet. Sales of Plate Cuttings are

Yellow Malden, Mr. J. Mitchell, Mr. W. Skinner, Mr E. Amberg Jaly, General-Jardine, Matheson & depreciation and insurance, think Personally, I think it should be a definite reported at 94/- to 85/- per ton

there will probably be in good times even

I think we are entitled to this is quiet. There are no stocks of Mr. J. McLaughlin, Mr. W. W. Bove Empitsay OF INDIA, British str., 5,060, something over for the senior partner-information, and I would ask you to give Metals and the coal market is dull ridge; for Marseilles, Capt. FC

Mr J. H. Bristar with the stocks heavy. A good business has Austin; for Port Said, Mr and Mrs. J. Mr W-Budge -

Mr F. W. Cox A. J. Hailey, 17th July-Vancouver that is, for us; but to-day I certainly am 25th June, Flour and General. not going to hold out any prospect even

Mr Fey The CHAIRMAN-I am very sorry that I been done in Sugar at advanced rates. Beveridge; for Bombay, Dr. Carvalho the slightest prospect of increased pro-

Boomar for Colombo, Mr. A. H. Frank, Mr G. W. Graafhizan Canadian Pacific Railway Co. FOOKSANG, British str., 3,100, T. A. Mit fits, for, as every man in the street am not able to hold out any prospect of There are 4,500 bags of Saltpetre in stock Rego, Mr. R. C. Peiradíuna, Mr. K. M.

In the American four market buyers are Mr. A. D. Cameron; for Singapore, Mr.Mr P. C. ball chell, 10th July-Singapore 10th July, knows perfectly well, freights are rapidly an increased dividend certainly, at pre- and the market is quiet. General-Jardine, Matheson & Co. declining while expenses remain at a sent. I think it goes without saying, FUKUI MARU, Japanesetr., 3,087, steady point. You have, further, this after what I have already stated in my very slow in commencing business in New J. J. de Clee, Mr. A. Russell, Mr. W. A. H. O. Haynor

Miyaoka, 8th July-Moji 2nd July, enormous advantage, as you must under speech about the state of the freight Season's cargo, but with the depleted stocks Dowley, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Kennedy, stand that you have in future two com market, that that for the moment is al- here and small quantity of Hour on the Mr. and Mrs. C. H, Cruikshank, Mr. Tway, purchases must shortly be made. New Jules Herpin, Mr. L. R. Dickson and Mr. Coal--Mitsui Bussan Kaisha. GLENFALLOCH, British str., 1,434, W. L.panies working for your interest instead together out of the question.

large wheat settlements have bees made Gardner, 15th July-Singapore 9th of the P. and O. Company only. The honourable proprietor must, se Mr. Crop is well up to expectations and already R. L. Morgan,

most important figure in this financia! Asquith would say, Wait and see. July, Geberal-Chinese HINSANG, British str., 1,896, A. O regard is the fart that we pay £33 89. 8d. Laughter.) With regard to the advan for expert to United Kingdom, etc. Kennedy, 10th July-Bandakan. 4th for every 50-paid up share of the tage being on the side of the British Enquiries are few and far between in the July, General Jardine, Matheson & British India Company At $200, which India Company, that is a matter, of local market, and trade has had a severe was the price of our Deferred stock on the course, which every one must have his set-back. Stocks are only about 775,000 Co.

own opinion about. I have the other sacks and July-August arrivals will only bring INVERCLYDE, British str., 2,950, Donald average during last year, that works out

at about 296 per share, whereas the mar- opinion that we have made an exceed the visible supply up to about 14 millions, Quotations Patents time last year... Mansfield, 18th July-New York, Gen-

ket figure the other day was only £83 ingly good and a fair bargain-at all or only half the available quantity at this eral-Jardine, Matheson & Co. KOREA, American str., 5,651, A. W. Nelson, But Te had sought to buy 250,000 of crents, it was the best bargain we could a 32,60 to 82.75 per bag, Cut Off Mf 92.18 British India shares in the market, what possibly make, and that it is an enormous. 15th July-Ban Francisco 20th June,

do you suppose the figure of £83 would advantage to the company, looking not to to M 82.22 per bag, Straight M32.15 to General-Pacific Mail S.S. Co. KurSANG, British sir, 3,110, Bradley, 13th have mounted up to? Well, I can only to-day or to-morrow, but to the future, ($2.17 per bag, Seconds M42.10 to $2.12 per

July-Moji 8th July, Coni and Gene myself by analogy. In the gamble that we should be united with a great bag.

that took place in our own stock and I company like that. I have given, I think, cral-Jardine, Matheson & Co.

have looked into the matter the parchase sich powerful reasons for my belief in that respect that it is unnecessary for me of less than £100,000 sont that stock flying to add to them at all. I hardly know LANDIAT SCHEIFF, German str., 1,019, A.

Struve, 16th July-Saigon 11th July, up from £250 to about £420 Therefore

conclude-and I say every man of hust what the honourable gentleman wishes to Rice. Siemseen & Co. LYCEMOON, German str., 1,238, Abshagen, ness must concludo--that a bonus of $13 know with regard to Lord Inchcape, bat

13th July-Saigon 10th July, Rice.or £14 is an insignificant bonus in a tran Lord Inchcape's career is known well to in

anction of this magnitude, especially all the world, and we shall be exceedingly report:

Since our last report dated the 4th inst when only the same dividend is likely to fortunate to have him here to assist the be paid to the British India shareholders very great business which we shall have the market has continued rather quiet and But what the British India share-to carry on in connection with this com the anticipated improvement in freights has holder gains is this that he has now a bine.

Mr. Lord. My quest

question was quite not materialized to any extent. Owing to up interrupting larger bags we shall have two companies clear; it was an to his remuneration that the loude un West River still intercup and larger basis of security than he ever had

Canton rice dealers have been prevented The CHAIRMAN. The question of re- working for us, ao two companies will be I asked.

from proceeding to Caaton to transact working for him, and we shall all have not only a wider basis of security, but muneration is one of those which is never also, what I believe is of some value, a asked in public meeting, if I mistake not business and the local market has ruled botter market for the securities that all and I do not think it is for the public weaker.

There has been some inquiry for tonnage Gentlemen, interest that I should reply to it, even our shareholders hold.

the perhaps I am taking too much pains to if I could. (Hear, hear) The question Saigon to this, resulting in a fixture of one explain facts which are so clear and of remuneration, however, in reference to steamer at 15 cents. Some further charter evident in our report, but you will bear a revenue which in the case of the coming should be expected very BOOD

very small standing crop, and large quantities of rice in mind that to-day I am addressing very bined companies will probably amount to recent foods have seriously damaged the nearly 5,000 shareholders in this com-10 millions sterling is *

Rice exports from Saigon from 1st of pany, and therefore for their bonest I matter. (Hear, hoar.) Now, gentlemen, will bare to be imported. with which I have to deal as plainly as question.

Co.

Chinese. MACKINAW, American str., 3,000, W. G. Krebs, 16th July-Saigon 12th July, Rice and Meal. Ordere MAUSANG, British str., 1,574, R. A. Matthews, 14th July-Jolo 7th July, General-Jardine, Matheson & Co. PRINZ SIGISMUND, German str., 6,000, A. Hurtzig, 10th July-Japan 4th July, General Molchers & Co. RATAH. German str., 2,028, C, Rosiefsky,

17th July Sandakan 12th July, Ti ber-Order.

SELUS, Norwegian str., 965, Horbrender, 16th July-Bangkok- 10th July, Rico,

Thoresen & Co. SHIROKU. MARU, Japanese str., 999, Yone tax, 8th July-Maji 3rd July, Coal.- Mitsui Bussan Kaisha.

it to us.

FREIGHT-CIRCULAR.

Mears. Lamke & Rogge, of Hongkong, their circular dated 18th July

1x

EXPECTED.D

Per Hamo Maru, from London 20th June. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. de Roza, Master A. de Roza, Mr. G. Valoso, Mr. Ocampo, Lieut. N. Matsumura, Mr. J. Matsuse, and Mr. and Mrs. Ikeda.

AND JAPAN STATION. MEN-OF-WAR ON THE CHINA

BRITISH.

Alacrity, deepstak-boat, 1,700 tona, 4 goms, 2,000 1.b.p, Comdr. A. Cochrana, Kobe, Weibai

WBI.

Mr W. Budge

Mr H. A. Hovenier Mr A. H. P. Jennings Mr J. Joseph

Mr D. W. Karsdorp Mr W. Kornata monta Mr & Mrs WAD, Kraft Mrs W D. Kraft

Mr & Mrs Ô Lauri

son

⠀ Air ¤, E. Malley

Min Massey

Mr A. J. Molatosh

Men F. A. Miller Mr E Murphy ____ Capt. & Mrs W. C.

Pammore Mr. H. K. Roberts Dr Sibres

Mr C. H. Soper Mrs Thompson Mr J. Toung Dr K. Walther. Mr JAR. Watson

PEAK HOTEL

Mr & Mrs Ababagen Mr T. Arnold Lient Arcker, A.M.C. Mr & Mr W. Arm-

strong

Me F. A. Baker Mr & Mrs Barton Mr. & Mrs W. H.

Bell and obikiran

Bernard Fleet Surgeon & Mrs

Mr Beard

Major & Mra Bowen Mrs Bowdler Mr & Mrs A. Bryson ard children Mr & Mrs Carmichael Mr M. Cary Mr. Casulli My Cousland Capt Jowan Major Davy Mujer Dorgan Mr. W. J. Dore Air Dunman Major

for Faichins

Atlas, admiralty tog, 615 tona, 1,400 tons,

Hongkong Bramble, ganboat, 710 fous, 900 hp, Lt Comme. V. B. Brandon, Weihaigel. Britomart, gunboat, 710 tons, 900 hp, Lient. Coudr. P.B. Preston-Thomas, Hongkong. Cadimas, British sloop, 1,070 tone, i.h.p., 1,400 12, Captain M. 8. Fitzmaurice, Yangtee,

Hongkong Cherub, water tank and tug, 390 tons, 340.b.p. Ctte, British sloop, 1,070 tons, 1,400 l.h.p..

Comdr, Mackenzie, Tangtee Colae T.B.D, 550 tons, guns 4-12 pr., 1.b.p.. 7,500 £4, Comdr. C Seymour, craising Chelmer, B.D., 567 tons, guss 4-12 pr., ih.p. 37,500fd., Lient. H. T. England, Hongkong.

Hampshire, 10.850 tons, 21,000 f.8. 14: Fame, T.B.D., Lt-Comdr. C. M. Blackman,

Hongkong. tha

Jed, T.B.D. 550 tone, guas 4-12 pr. i.h.p. 7.500 Ld, Lient. G. F. A. Malock, Captain H. W. Grant, Hakodate Mr Belhikong

i.b.p Hongkong.

Mr & Mrs A. Gibson Mr B. A. Hais

Lt Col H. W. follo,

B.Q.A. Capt & Mrs Ivens Mr Lee Jones Mrs Fleho

Mr & Mr A. Kohler Mr&Mrs Kooh

Mrs Lawford and child Mr Lintan Mr W. Meining

Dr McKean Maj. & Mrs MoMunn

children

Mr

& Mire E. Mitchelmore and

child

Capt Monteith, B.AM.C. Mr. Nixon

Mrn Faget & children Mr J.. Plummer Mayor & Mr Pyne

and ohiliron Lt.Col, Kadeline, 2.3. Rev Beynolds Eng. Comdr. Roomse Mr A. Sinolalie Mr C. Skoft

Lt. Col. & Mrs Usher

Mr Stanley

SOLVEIG, Norwegian str., 2,829, P think it is necessary to put the figures I beg to ask for your vote on this great January to 1st July amount to 29,372 tons. Kinsha, 616 tons, 1,200 MAH Lt-Col. Gordon Hall Mr & Mẩm GE.

possible.

THE MEANING OF THE OPERATION:

A GREAT

as compared with 580,600 tons during correr- panding period last year, Quotation stands for July August shipment at 84.14 per picul

The North reports that

business is

Marryatt, Yangtseconda Merlin, surveying ship, 1,070 tons, 6 guns, 1,400 ih.p., Láout. F. J. B. Gibson, Labo

BAM, a Mir Grissall Mr Hardmän Mr F. A. Hasoland Mr & Mrs Hooper Mr & Mrs W. G. Humphreys

phreys Major & Mrs Hum

Miss Humphreys

Minotaur, armoured cruiser (fagship Vice. Admiral T. H. Jerram, K.048.), 27,000 Lh.p., Capt. E. B. Kiddle, Hakodate ihp, Lt-Comdr. Alan Dizon, W. River. Nowoutle, 2nd class cruiser, 4,800 tone, turbine, Moorhen, river gunboat, 130 tons, 2 gams, 800,

22,000 f.d., Capt. F. A. Fowlett, oraising. Lieut.-Condr, Matoolm Marrsy, Yangtze Nightingale, river gunboat, 85 tons, 240 h.p.,

Lieut.-Condr. Wilkinson, oruising. Kennet, T.B.D., 550 tons, 4 gane, 12. pr.. 1.b.p.

h.p., Mr Boudewijn 7,500 18 Lieut. F. A. H. Rassal, ernising.

Mr Barberg Ribble, T.B.D., 590 tons, 7.500 1.4, 6 guns, My Allan Robin, river gaubost, 85 tons, guns 240

Einessen, 14th July-Macassar 4th

The resolution was carried with only two dissentients. July, Sugar and General.-Jara

Professor HULL, F.R.B-I beg to move China-Japan Lijn,

NATIONAL ENTERPRISE.”

a vote or SUIBANG, British str., 1,776, H, Simpson,

13th July--Sandakan 8th July, Gen What after all, does this great opera conduct in the chair to-day, and for the year. eral-Jardino, Matheson & Co. tion menn! It means that we command wonderful and admirable exposition of TAMON MARU NO. 15, Japanese str., 2,001, the employment of a capital of £16,000,000; one of the greatest financial proposals practically at a standstill, and even the Kobayashi. 15th July-Chingwantao it means that we command the employ that was ever brought before a body of regular liners" find it difficult to get 7th July, Coal.-Dodwell & Co.

ment of a tomage of 1,250,000 tone, and Englishmen, or men of any other country. cargoes; while for outsiders" there is no TEAN, British str., 151, J. V. Sidford, this capital and this tonnage will be I am sure we are all gratified to see that demand whatever.

Japan also reports that shipping is about 17th July-Manila 14th July, Gen working with a common aim and purpose Sir Thomas Sutherland enjoys sufficient eral. Butterfield & Swire.

for the prosperity of a great national health and strength at his time of life to to enter the period of summer depression. TENPAIBAN MARU, Japanese str., 1,095, enterprise the only object we have had have undertaken the additional burdens The extensive purchase of steamers last year Tsuji, 9th July-Miike 3rd July, Coal. in view in bringing about this combina and responsibilities which this great is a contributory factor in the present

Mitsui Bussan Kaisha.

tion. I say that it is the success of this transaction has involved, and I sincerely depression, and the competition of the TJIKINI, Dutch str., 3,000, W. H. Lap. enterprise which has been the sole and trust, and I feel absolute confidence, that Imperial Railway is believed to be another 17th July Batavia 9th July, Sugar only object of our work for you and for his hope that this great combine will be There is consequently a large over-supply and Coffee-Java-China-Japan Lijn.

our new partners; but I am bold enough to the benefit of both companies certain of hold space for the Japan and consting

of our own will be realized, and that trade, p ly TJILIWONG, Dutch str., 3,081, A.. Olden now to ask credit for both sides in these he may live to see the fruits of his labours SAIGON -PHILIPPINES. Enquiry for ton. Rosario, depot ship fo Submarine, 980 tons. Mr Book

burger, 4th July-Swatow 3rd July, negotiations for General-Java-China-Japan Lijn. YINGONOW, Britishi str.; 1,270, E. S. Jones, 17th July-Shanghai 14th July, Mails and General. Butterfield & Swire.

PASSED THE CANAL.

July 3rd-Brisgavia, Danfa, Socotra, Yorck, Arabia, Chalister.

July 7th-Kama Maru, Altmark, Indradeo, Prinz Ludwig, Norderney,

Paul Lecat.

July 10th-Idomenera Lennon, Poly- nesien. Agapesor, Sardinia, Tubingen,

Loomedon.

July 14th-Achilles, Benlomond, Glen turret, Sachsen, Satsuma, Suevia, Wakaan Maru, Furst Hulme, Novara,

Alice, July 17th-einam, Prinzess Scandia, Forwaerts.

Lt. Comdr, J. Fleetwood-Naah, West River.

dran

Stewart and mail-

Capl & Mrs Btewart,

nur e sat child: Mr AB Stokes Sy Capt & Mrs Watera

and child Mr C. Willson

Mr B. Williams

GRAND HOTEL,.

Mr Laughlin

Mr & Mrs Laugiam Mr Lohman

1,400 Lp, Lent Comdr, F. A. Cromie Mr Bont

Mr Cameron Hongkong, 1 Wise diplomacy throughout, for I am certain that if either and be able to congratulate himself and nage for loading by the end of this month

Mrs Eenault achieved. Cheers, succe

ports could not be met, owner holding out Sandpiper, river gunboat, 85 tons, 2 guns, 2,400 Mr. Colmen

Long

Mr & Mrs Fleming side had entered into these negotiations others that they have been successfully at the rate of 21-23 centa to 1 option 2 in a narrow or huckstering spirit our

Mr. STEPHENS SCConded the resolution, for 23-26 cents, and eventually business was .p., Lient, Coudr. I. A. 6. Hutton, Hong. Mr & Mrs Crow

put through at these rates. The Philippine purpose would have entirely failed. But and it was carried unanimously.

MR. J. Maxwell Scott, Lt. Comdr.

Mr Jackson The CHAIENAN-On behalf of my col- crops having been damaged to a very great Sipe, river gunbost, 85tous, 2 guns, 240 i.b.p.: Mir Jardina we have dealt with an interesting and a

Tangles vital problem, so that all concerned may leagues and myself, I beg to express our extent by locusts, this seems to be the only hereafter congratulate themselves that indebtedness to you, and for the hand- trade offering anything like paying employ Tamar receiving ship, 4,650 tons, 6 guns this amalgamation of large interests has some way in which the shareholders have ment at the moment.

SAISON - JAVA OUTWARD, Business from Commodore A. Anstruther, C.M.G.

Hongkong been so quietly and efficiently accom acknowledged the kind words of the

Lleut, Comdr. B. P. B. Russel, Tangise, plished. (Cheers.) That is all I have to honourable shareholder. I beg to agente Java to this has been effected on basis of say in order to commend the resolution,

ever do for the interests of the Peninsular further offers of 25 couts for combined Thistle, gunboat, 710 tons, 900 h.p., Lt. Comdr. which I will now mean the result, you that if this was the last work I should 28 conte per pical for dry Sugar only, and Teal, river gunboat, 180 tons, 2 guns, 800 ihp., Mr Lowe

and Oriental Company, it would be in business for forward loading have been G. F. L. L. Pige Waihsivel

Triumph, battleship, 11,985 tons 12,500 ibp, “That the Conditional Agreement dated one sense the greatest, and in my opinion, declined by owners.

Coal freights from Japan are weak and Commdr. A. 8 Susmann, Hongkong. the 27th May, 1914, between the British in another sense, it would be likely to be

there are no orders in the market at present.sk, T.B.D., 590 tons, 7,500 fd, 6 guas Lient. India Steam Navigation Company (Ltd.) the most successful. (Cheers.)

Hupeh, 1,205, net reg., British stasmer, The proceedings then terminated. and the Peninsular & Orients! Steam

Saigon to Hongkong, 154 oente per picul.

Pachoi, 1,297, pet rog, British steamer Navigation Company be approved and

Saigon to 1 or 2 pts. Philippines, 23-20 cents confirmed

per picul

.ig-

That the number of the directors of the Peninsular & Oriental Navigation Company he increased to 20 by appointing additional directors as thereby provided; -July 17th-Brisgavin, Polynesien, Alt-"That the capital of the Company be

mark.

ARRIVALS AT HOME.

increased as follows:-

SHIPPING REPORT.

The British str. Hatching reports:

rate sea and heavy weather, Heavy squalis and rain. from 8.E mode-

Todo Maru, Japanese steamer Hongay to Swatow, $1.65 per tan

Yei Alaru, Japanese steamer, Hongay to Canton, 81.65 per ton.

Welland, T.B.D., 593 tons, 7,500 £4, 6 gune,

Maxwell, ruling, Lient-Cemdr. Poigusad, Hongkong, Widgeon, gunboat, 195 tons, guns, 800 L.p.

Lient Comdr. A. J. Landon, Yagisa..... Woodcock, ezabos, 150 tons, 2 gnus, 550 b.p..

Lt. Comdr. M. B. R. Blackwood, Yangtze, Wo dark, ganbest, 150 tons, 2 gans, 550 bp. It-Comdr, Robin W. Lloyd, Yangtee

Mr Mathieson'

Mr Mitchell

Mr Nier

Mr Oman Me Odom

Mr Roggereen Mr Scort

Mr Bkimin

Mr Sanderson- Me Welssenbron Mr Weits Mr & Mrs Wilkom Me Woll® Mr White Mr Wright Mr Ybinaga Mr Zellvia

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