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TAIKOO RIFLE CLUB. CONCERT AND PRESENTATION OF

PRIZES.

The presentation of prizes in connection

THE CRISIS IN CHINA. VICE-PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE TO.

THE PROVINCES.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MAY 3RD, 1915,

KOWLOON TENNIS

TOURNAMENT.

COMPANY REPORT. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA "AND CHINA.

Championship Singles-O. P. Hamilton

The following is Report:

tho

140,0

(olein beni). Stator (re. 5/6), 6-4, Handicap Singles "A" G. B. Crish

a

Directors'

1914 and 1915 stasms, was made the Rossion of an extremely enjoyable miscellaneous concert, which was given in the Club ball on Saturday evening to a

·largo- and thoroughly___enthusiastic **house. "The feature of the programme was the admirable rendering of the latest Home recruiting song "Your King and country want you," by Miss K. Scott was simply fearful. I, Yuen-hung (owa 2/6) boat, W: T. Elson (scr.) -8, amount

The following is a summary of a tela beat N. E. Stevens, 188 6-0; The Directors have now to submit to with the Taikoo Rifle Club, won in the fram sent by the Vice-President Li Yuan R. Chunyut beat Dr. Lindsay Woud, 6-3, the shareholders the balance sheet and

kung to the Ching Chun and Governors of the provinces relating to the Japancao demands: we have elapsed since this in-

Four years auguration of the Min Kuo. Thes are still fresh in our memory regarding the dificulties we mot from the beginning The Republic was established at the cost of many lives of patriots, and the wild sacrifice of lives in our efforts to ovOT throw the despotic form of government leboured together with you all for about We have 20 years to effect this change

Possessing a powerful voice Miss Scott

B. D. Evans (owe 3/6) beat H. C. Clements (ree 3/0) 6-1, 6-1; Blackburn, (owe 2/0) beat H. T. Stevens (owe 2/6) 0-1, 3-4, 6-2,

Handicap Singles "BA. Mackenzie

gave an impressive rendering of the song finally remained masters of the hills Abraham (owo 15), 6-3, 6-2; Moberly of Sixteen per cent. per annum, making

being supported by a very natural war socua in which a group of "Tommies" lounged round their guns, with the sentry gazing cut into the blackness of the night. The whole arrangement was

profit and loss account of the Bank for These show sinet profit, after providing

year ended 31st December last.

brought forward from the previous year. 288. Id., inclusive of £190,253 11s, Od. The interim dividend at the rate of Twolve per cent per annum paid u September last absorbed $79,000, and w further sum of £24,000 has been appro priated to pay a bonus to the staff. The now available ie therefore 64, F. Long (scr.) beat R. 6,333 18s. 1d., nad the directors po

pose to pay a final dividend at the rate Fourteen per cent. for the whole your free special fund to meet contingencies, to of income tax; to place £150,000 to a write off promises nccount £25,000, had to carry forward the balance of £125,333

Sir M. C. Turner and Mr. L. A

for re- (rec. 3/0) beat Mend and McLennan (rec.rulation, present themselves

Mr. D. C. Wilson, F.C.A., and Mr. H. 2/9). 6-3, 6-4; Davidson end Clements election,

Stilemam, F.C.A., who were (ser) beat Long and Mackenzie (rco, 2/0) C. K. 6-2 1-6, 7-5; Forsyth and--Moberly elected auditors at the extraordinary general meeting held on 14th October, (ser) beat Croucher and Wilkie (rec 1914, offer themselves for re-election. 4/0); 6-4, 6-3.

(cwe 3/6) beat L. Forster (rec. 3/6), 0-6, 6-4, 6-4; J. N. Men (owe 4/4) beat E. B. Reed (owe 3/6) 6-4, 6-2; F. D. Haigh (rec, 3/6) beat A. A. Fyfe (rec, 10), 6--1, G

199. Id.

most effective, and the stirring chorus wag another. Thus for years the Governm Handicap Doubles-Kay and Forster Wallner, the directors who now retire by

and rivere," and at a time when we fully expected that we should be enjoying peace and order over this vast land, unexpect edly, before a solid foundation was laid for this nation, internal disturbances parties hold commenced. Political different opinions trying to devour one could do nothing it to confine its atten taken up with spirit, by the audione", tion to the settlement of internal troubles. There were many other enjoyable items, leaving the vitally important question of resisting aggressors unsolved. We moarn the full programme bring as follows:-

when we think of this condition. How Quartette, Brothers. in Arms," ever, we should understand the fact that Messrs. Allan, Smith, Brown, Gray io, frost, rain and dew are all intended by God to improve the condition of this soug, The Little Irish Girl" Mr. Rearth, and again according to the genern Brown; song, A. May Morning," Mrs. law of evolution the weak has to suffer at the hands of the strong. Under the Bong, Hil;

present circumstances therefore it is our. Mrs. H. M. Webb; violi duty to unite together the hearts of the Souvenir, Miss Vera Creeps four hundred millions of citizens to devish means of salvation; and nono Your King and Country want should be to foolish as to cherish any pre- Capt. Purslow, master of the British you" Mis K. Scott; wing, Vulcanudien against one another. It is thore steamship Wencion, pleaded guilty at the Song," Mr. II. Ι.

Long fore my sincerest desire that we should Marine Court on Saturday before Com To Jones;

all abandon former quarrels and defendmander Beckwith, E.N., to a charge of our nation with ons accord.

Dearic, Bulu

BODg1:

Waltz

me,

(comic), "Bunnie Mary of Argyls." ARG.W G Burrell; quartet'e selected, Messrs Alla, Smith, Brown, Gray song. Down Vanshall Way, Mrs. W. J. Hill; song (comic), « Can't you take my word!" Mr. G. W. C. Barnett; violin solo, Cavatina, Miss Yorn Croes; song. What's it go to do with you Mrs. H. M. Webb; nog, "There's Sonicone wants you," Miss K. Scott; Auld Lang Syne, Mrs. W. J. Hill, Miss K. Seett, Mrs. H. M. Webb, Mrs. W. Lyle, and Messrs. J. Allan, J. Smith, W. Brown and S. Gray

During ur interval in the programme the prizes were printed by Mrs. G. Edkins, but previous to this Mr. Edkins expressed the pleasure it afforded both Mr. Edkins and himself to share in such an enjoyable entertainment Refer- ring to the prizes, Mr. Edkins remarked that they covered two seasons' shouting The Club lind ben in existence for six yours, it had always been very succesful, and he hoped that it would contions to bo successful for many years to coms The membership was 40, yet there was no doubt but what that number would bo increased in the near future. The Olders of the Volunteers and Reserves who were present that evening would agreo with him that it was a very good thing to have Clubs of that kind. (Hear, hear.) They had taken part in a number. of competitions with the other Clubs in the Colony, all of which helped to make good marksmen. He then called upon Mrs. Edkins to distribute the prizes as

follows:--

CHINESE WHO DEMAND PASSAGES.

circumstanc

With refersnes ti

to the present Legotia carrying passengers without a passenger. on it is unnecessary to all that even cortifical" He plead extenuating one of my comrades in the Army has raised an indignant cry for war Their patriotism is indeed commendable, but it anust be pointed out that hitherts we have not made military preparations and

war

will spell disaster to this nation. On the other hand, it is also suicidal policy

PolicySergt. Piuett said he examined the ship and found that although she was allowed to carry only to Chiren there There was a large were 170 on board.

deck cargo of pigs, and the raster told him he was carrying a few pig men.

to

Defendant said it was customary carry five men to each 100 pigs to tend them on the voyage; he had 400 pigs on At board in baskets from Pakhol. Hoilow the ship was besieged with people wanting passages to Hongkong, but he did not want to carry them.

The Magistrato: If you don't want them they go away, don't they? No. unfortunately they do not. They demand

main passive. If, after the present trouble is over, our people should forget all the insults, should indulge in all kinds of pleasures, and should care nothing about the welfare of our nation. destruction would be certain, althoug the troubles of the present time may not do us any harm. Therefore, we must be up and doing, forsaking cur former errors and habits. All my comrades in the Army should work with fear and trembling lest the existance of ou

In all cur rational life be destroyed. drills and training we should have one mind to make ourselves strong enough to cope with any enemy who may try to injure us. Then the warning which God has sout to our nation may not be in vain, and it may be a special opportunity. The Magistrat Surely things have sent to us for our awakening...

not reached that stage. If they want to Wo will never become strong unless our soldiers learn the lessons of patitace and take command of the ship you have a perseverance. They should perform they steam heen, and hot and cold water. duties calmly and faithfully. It is in

Defendant said the compradera told the school of adversity that we can lear how to save oureelves from disaster and him the people had gone over the side, calamity. We must study the situation and as the ship was so full of cargo, of the time and mado progress with one accord. It is by continual and indefatig thinking there was no room for passen- able labour that we shall arrive at outgers, ho did not cause may search to be made. The ship was crowded with cargo final goal

coolies all night, he added.

The case was adjourned.

JAPAN AND CHINA.

passage.

IMPORT MANIFESTS.

The following regulation has been made by the Governor-in-Council:

THE REVISED DEMANDS. Reuters correspondent at Peking lates that the demands now number twenty- four instead of twenty-one" owing to the Eastern Inner Mongolia demands being separated from those coaneofed wi

The import manifest required to Le Cup Presented by Mr. W. Murray South Manchuria and to ons demand furnished to the superintendent of im- being withdrawn, namely that connected ports and exports under section 8 of the - Scott (1014): 1st, 11. Lylo; 2nd, H. T with the appointment of Japacete pike pertinestes of Origin Ordinance, 1915, advisers at important centres throughout shall be furnished within four hours after Heath; 3rd, A. Whitelaw.

Challenge Cup presented by Mr. China; the Japanese now ask that police the arrival of the ship in the waters of Henderson (1914): 1st, H. T. Heath; 2nd, advisers be appointed only in Manchuria, the Coluny: Provided that if the slid

It is understoed that the demand for manidest cannot with all due diligence the right to construct railway batuen furnished within the above-mentioned time W. J. Eldridge; 3rd, T. Grimshaw.

President's Cup presented by Mr. G. Wuchang-Kinking-Nanchang-Hangchow owing to the office of the superintendent 7. Edhins (1610): 1st, H. T. Heath; 2nd, and between. Nanchang and Chochow is of imports and exports being closed notwithdrawn, but that the wording W. J. Eldridge; 3rd, N. Brodie.

been altered span now requesta Chies shall to furnished forthwith upon the Cup presented by Mr. J. Reid (1915): to grant these concessions after which next opening of the said office. 1st, W. J. Eldridge; 2nd, T. Grimshaw, Japan undertakes to negotiate with Great Britain on the matter, China, at the sins 3rd, A. Whitelaw,

tine agreeing not to grant a railway con cession in this region to any third Power, pending the result of the negotiations with Great Britain.

Cup presented by Mr. K. E. Grein (1915): 1st, A. Nicol; 2nd, B. Lilly; 3rd, J. Lennox.÷-

Challenge Cup presented by Mr. d. Henderson (1010) 1st, A. Nicol; 2nd. W. J. Eldridge; 3rd, T. Grimshaw.

· Doneyal Badge (1914): W. J. Eldridge, Donegal Badge (1915); J. Simpson. Range Prize: Prowse.

bas

the Hanychpus The wording of.

જેવ demand also altered. The two articles are combined and it is understood that Japan asks Ching to agree in principle to Sino-Japanese co-operation and to assist in persuading the company to forra a joint concern, China to agree that the states of the company shall not be altered in the meantime.

The other demands are also slightly V. I. A. Special Badgrs: Silver Badge, amended, but Article 4, concerning m J. D. Danby, Bronze Badge, H. T. Heath, aments, and Article 5, concerning Fukion N., J. Bronze Badges: Mossra. Scott, With regard to the former it is under io Group V are still being pressed. Danby, Lyle, Basford, Eldridge, Simpstood that the Japaness propose that son, Heath, Brodie, and Grimshaw.

China shall appoint an attach to the N. R. A. Skilled Shot Certificates: Chinese Legation in Tokyo who will Messis Scott, Heath, Danby and Lyle operate with the Japanese officials n

purchase of arms and munitions. NR. A. Rifleman Certificates: Messrs. Murphy, Lilly, Wylie, Prowse, and Beath

The Suire Cup presented by Mr. John Swire, for competition amongst Volun- toor Reserve members of "Taikoo," was won by Capt. Stewart of the H.K.V.C.

At the conclusion of the distribution Mr. Hill presented Mrs. Edking with a "small silver souvenir as a memento of the occasion and as expressive of the thanks

THE RETROCESSION OF TSINGTAO:

After presenting the modifed dinantis, Mr. Hioki, verbally informed the Chinese representatives that after the acceptance of the demands Japan would consider the retrocession of Kinochow, on condition that Teingtao be opened as a treaty pert and a large Japanese cettlement estali listed thero and that Japan controls the railway

Customs and Post Office and also retains the Government buildings,

War, which has upset many things in France, has modified too the social state and civil law. The French Benate on

THE HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS.

The dividend will be payablo os and after Wednesday, the 7th April.

By order of the Board

War. HOGGAN, Secretary,

- LIABILITIES AND ASSETS, 31ST DECEMBER,

1916. To' Capital, 60,000 shares of

£20 carb, paid up To Reserve Fund

To Notes in Circulation

Carront and

acounts, including Provi sion for Bed and Doubtful

1,200,000. 0.0

1,800,000 100

811,555 16:10

Debts and Contingencies..10 784,013 11:11 To Fixed: Heposit

832,970 9 9

To Bills Payable-

Drafts on demand - and

at short sight on Head

.... Office and Franēlies ............., 1,624,

Drafts on London and

Security per Contr... Foreign Bankers against To Acceptances on Account

of Customs

To Loans Payable, against Sanity, per Contin... Correspondents

Due to Agouts and

To

To Sundry Iabilities,, m- cluding Rebates and Ex- chango Adjustments. To Profit and Loss

105,047 1.0.

1,313,447 15 7

274,416 13 4.

2:501 11 8

523,779 58 206,333 18. 1

£20,776,515 10.9

Inability ou Bills of Exchango re- discounted 13,371,572 s. 11d.. of which

up to this data £2,023,611 2a. Ed: lins run off.

Outstanding Forward Exchange Con tracts for Purchase and Sale of Bills and Telegraphic Transfers, etc. £9,481,049. 13s. By Cash in hand and at

Hankers

Bullion on hand and in By Government and other

Fransit

Securitien

By Security lodged against Note Issue And Govern ment Deposite ...

By Bills of Exchange By Bill Discounted and

Loans

By Liability of Customers for Acceptances, per ---Contra-

By Dee by Agents and Cor

respondents

By Sundry Assets

5,895,18247

508,750 4 2

13,378,806--14:21

By Hank Premises and-

Furniture at the Head Office and Branches

684,000 0.0 6,125,805 14 7

8,423,860 15 0

1313,147 15 7

103.526 7 11 100,294 3 8

552,781 16 0

£28,775,515.10.0

PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT-FOR THE YEAR EXDED 31ST DECEMBER, 1014, Dr.

s. d.

-72,000 -0.0 24,000 0 0

To Interim Dividend at 30th

June, 1914

To Bonus to Staff To Balance proposed to be

GRUENS BY LIEUT. COL. A. CHAPMAN, V.D.

SMOKING CONCERT, 8TH MAY, 1915. 1-A smoking concert will be given at Headquarters by the members of the Corpa on Saturday, 9th inst.. at p., to which officers, N.C.Os, and men of By the 4th Shropshire Light Infantry will be invited.

Tickets of admission, price 81 each, For members of the Corps and their friends, may be obtained (for cal only) from Sergeant Major Higbyt Volunteer Headquarters on and after Wednesday, 5th instant,

Members of the 4th Shropshire Light Infantry will bo admitted without tickets.

FARADES,

2. Parades for Monday, 3rd instant.

N.C.Os and men on duty at Head-

quarters, under Offcor on duty..

Remainder : Nil.

E

3.On duty at Headquarters: 50 N.C.Os. and rea of Nos. 1, 2, and 3 Sections, Scouta Company.

Oficer, on duty and Orderly Office

Lieut. Wrall.

Orderly Sergeant: Bergt Hegarty Medical Orderly Corpi. Davies.

G. E. STEWART, Capt.,

Adjutant, HEVC

dealt with as follows:- Dividend, at the rate of 16 per cout, per annum, for the half-year to date Special Fund to meet Con-

tingencies

Bank Premises Carried forward to Profit and Loss New Account..

Cr. Balaner at 31st Decem ber, 1913 Less Dividend for half- year to 31st December, 1913

Boous of 12s. per share Reverso. Fund Bank Premises Officers' Superannuation

Fund

By Gross Profits for the year, full provision having baon-made for bad and doubtful delite

Expenses of Management and General Charges at Head

Office and Branches

T. H. WHITEHEAD, 1. T. FRASER..

96,000 0 0

150,000 0 0

25,000 0 0

125,353 18 1

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of the Committee for her kindness in dis- March 18th passed a law allowing greater

The police, says a Reuter telegram tributing the prizes that evening. Refer facilities for the marriage of soldiers. "ring to the Olub, Mr. Hill said the mom-1 From how till the end of the war on from Rio de Janeiro, have discovered ang to the books, vouchers and securities some occasions, and after special autho-conspiracy, the chief object of which ap bera were very grateful to all the generisation of the Minister for Justice and pears to have been the overthrow of the at the head office, and to the certified ous donors of prizes, and in connection the Minister for War and the Nays, the Governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro. subject to there being no direct verifica with these they could be assured that the marriago can be celebrated of soldiers or A number of arrests have been made, tion of certain Continental ba qures sailors, without the future husband being including a number of sailors of the which under present conditions cannot prige had been very well contacted, and obliged to appear in person, and on con battleships Nians Gernes, and Sn be obtained, those who had won them had to shoot up dition he is represented by an attorney Paulo, It is believed that the plot was HC.K. STILEMAN, to standard. They had had to go all the with special procuration. This law is an attempt to reproduce the rebellion of D. C. WILON

1910, and inquiries are being prosecuted. London, 17th March, 1915. way to win. (Applause.)

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