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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS TUESDAY, MAY 4m, 1915.

JAPANESE POSTAGE STAMPS

WAR OVERPRINTS.

In the course of his periodical article in tho Daily Telegraph Mr. Fred J. Molville writes

Week after week brings fresli additions to the list of war provisional stamps, The

the most

MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA (Hear, hear,)

(LIMITED),

SATISFACTORY RESULT IN AN

ABNORMAL YEAR...

INDIA'S WHEAT THADE; THE RECENT

PROCLAMATION..

Pacifle Islands are ready on the phi shareholliers of titik bank was hold on March colleagues have appréciated the cheerful and i

in these issues, and market-n-complete-set of G.It overprints on former German colonial stamps would present a small fortune in value. I have already noted that the stamps of the Mar- shall Islands have been overprinted similarly to the German New Guinea sot. But this week there has been no news of what the Japanese did in the stampissing line during their occupation of these islands prior to the transfer of the administration to the Government of the Australian Com monwealth. Messrs. J. H. Smyth, Ltd., of Islands, stampa in of Marshall stampa overprinted in red with an for FIVE YEARS, valasoribed in Japanese charactors The stamps were obtained in Jaluit, and include tho denominations 3, 5, 10, 20, 20, 40, 50, and 80 pfennige.

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JUST LANDED: HIRANO MINERAL

WATER"

IN QUARTS, PINTS AND ŠELITS.

Bottled by the

The Japanese appear to have bou very rigid in their censorship, and up to the middle of February à correspondent in Tokyo know nothing of the issue of any overprinted stamps for the

The finance and commerce: of the country must be carried on, and although it may not be attended by the pomp and circumstance of battle, stilt those who. stay behind are doing their share for their country's good It is with very great pleasure we have ngam been able to grant a bonus to the staff. It is richly de- served, as for obvious reasons the work has heen exceptionally, heavy, and I take this The 22nd Annual General Meeting of the opportunity of saying how much I and my

Mr. R. J. Black (the chairman) presiding. 30th at Winchester House, Old Broad-street,hearty response that has been-given by all to the heavy calls that have beer made upon This Chief Manager (Mr. P. Mould) rend them. The order for the employment of the autice convening the mosting and also Indian troops in the fighting line in Europe the report of the auditors.

gave great satisfaction in India, and hos done much to promote a loval interest in the people. Many present struggle ainong themselves by acts of bravery and daring of the Indian soldiers have distinguished which have been quickly and fittingly recognized. The experience the officers and men have gained of our fairness and earnestness and of the power at their King's command will all help to make for the peace of India when they return to their homes. (Cheers.)

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The Chairman said Gentlemen-Before proceeding with the ordinary business of the recently sustained in the death of our old meeting I wish to refer to the sad loss we friend and colleague, Mr. Maitland. He was, as you know, very closely interested in the affairs of this bank from its earliest days; his Broadminded, practical common-sense and long business experience were most helpful in the control and management of our affairs, and his cheery, optimistic personality en doared him to all. His death will be mourn ed by a very large circle of friends and acquaintances.

THE WAR AND EMERGENCY LEGISLATION.

Taingtau, the Meso postal services at little thought that within a few months of I will now formally prop of the direc

Marshall, or Caroline Islands. The Japanese stamp collectors journal Yuraku, however, illustrates in its February number a field postmark used by the field post offices of the Japanese troops in the attack on Tsingtao. It is of the usual ahape now in usa in all post offices in Japan, but neither name of place um the time is given. The style of marks resembles the barred circles used by the field post offices

the upper segment the characters read “Daisan" (Third), and in the lower Yasen kyoku" (Fold Post Office). The date is given in Arabic figures..

In conclusion, it may interest-you-to-lear that after being over a year in our new I am glad to be able to say they premises have proved satisfactory in every way. We wore at once able to let all the floors not required, and the undertaking generally has fully confitated our expectations. (Hany, bear.) the following resolution: "That the report tors, with the audited statement of accounts and balance-sheet at December 31, 1814, pre sented to this meeting, be and the same re hereby received, approved, and adopted jand that a dividend on the 'A' und 'B' shares of this bank or 4 per cent. free of income-tax, for the six months ended December 31, 1914 (making & per cent. for the year), as recom- mended in the

I will nok Sir David Yule to second that resolation, but before putting it to the meeting I shall be glad to answer any questions that may be put.

Sir David Yale seconded the resolution. which was carried.

with the Indian Expeditionary Force. In on very broad, comprehensive, and states hereby confirmer be and the same is

The Japanese authorities are said to have in preparation a commemorative stamp of special design to be issued at the time of the coronation of the Emperor next year. The last two or three years have witnessed a considerable development in the popularity of stimp collecting in Japan, and there is and a

When we last met we hind in review a year of considerable difficulty and anxiety, but we that meeting the troubles of 1912 would be far eclipsed by the momentos happenings in early August last year. The almost over whelming problems with which finance and comineren were suddenly faced are too fresh in the memories of all to require recalling: but rather may wo congratulate ourselves upon the reljef obtained by the emergenes legislation which set the wheel of credit revolving again. The measures taken were

manlike lines. Half-measures, or timid handling of such a situation, would have been worse than useless, as, paradoxical though it may appear, the greater the risk taken, the lesa the ultimate loss was likely to be For tunately, the advisers of the Government approached the complex question with which they were confronted with boldness and | ANTI-BRITISH PROPAGANDA determination, and our thanks are due to

IN CHINA, -. them for the very prompt and effective man- ner in which relief was given, confidence restored, and the credit of the country saved

Now a philatelic society, the Yukuk TAS BALANCE SHEET; FINANCIAL, POSITION OF

monthly magazine, the Yuraku (the Lover"), so called in compliment to the Eng lish magazine of that name), published in Tokyo, and the Numismatic and Philatelic

THE BANK.

Considering the dislocation of trade in countries in which wo are almost interested

IMPERIAL MINERAL WATER 00, Journal of Japan, published monthly in Yoko-the changes in our balance-slicet as compared

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THE TORPEDOING OF THE "GLENARTNEY.”

official recognition by the British Govern tent of the efforts of the Chinese Authorities to maintain a consistently correct and proper attitude in its delicato relations to the different friendly Powers with whom she is to treaty relationa From inquiries se bave made, we learn hut some time ago when the matter first

came

Government,

regarding the circulation in China, of Replying to Sir John Rees' question anti British pamphlets, Sir Edward Grey's announcement that the matter was one which the British Government could interfere in, will be reosived with grati not expect that a friendly China could with the previous year are surprisingly small, fication in Chinese circles. It is a friend- The sunumations on both sides of the account ly appreciation of the very difficult; in 1913 were £8,187,187 16 7d., and in 1914 position in which China as a neutral £7,001,563 58, 5d., a shrinkage of only £285,933 Power is placed. It is the more gratify. 164, 21. The most noticeable items, are, oning to the Chinese in that, it is also an the debit side of the neegunt, a reduction of The steamship Gienartney, (201 tons, of 2025,000 in loans payable, which is reflected Glasgow, bound from Bangkok to London on the other side by heuling Loans and Liverpool with 8,000 tons of rice, was Receivable and Advances" of £614,003 s. 10d.; torpedoed at about 10.35 on Marof 18, you will notice we have been able to bring when about 10 miles south-east of Bonchy up our reserve account to round half-million, Head and near the Royal Sovereign light upon which, I think, wo may congratulate ship. Of the crew of 40 Capt. J. Craig and ourselves. (Hear, hear. Bills payable havo

under the notice of the Chinese 38 officers and men were brought into New increased by 1201,086 0 1d. On turning to

telegraphic instructions haven Harbour in the afternoon. The if the credit side of the account, we see that officer of the Gienartaey stated that when the cash, bullion, and securities amount to 22,000 wore sent to the Provincial Authorities

292 Lis vessel was struck be was in his cabin writing 292

to investigato fato the truth of the position of £319,825 39. reports, and further, enjoining upon up his log, and the force of the explosion lifted of our having an increase in the strength His chair, and titer him to the floor fle 10d., which under the present excuptional them the duty strictly to discountenance rushed up on deck and assisted in lowering circumstances, is very necessary, and I think the circulation of partisan and non- the lifebouts. One of the boats, owing to the may be ensidered entirely satisfetory neutral literature, Fresh instructions strong list of the steamship, capsized with Hear, hear.) I may mention that the in-

will, we understand, be sent out unce CALDBECK, three of the crew. One of these, an appren-crease of £113,000 under the heading more to remind the Authorities not to ties, aged 19, was drowned. A Chinose was "Consols and Securities Guaranteed by disregard the necessity of continuing to

British Governmont ? the

is dua to only brought round by artificial respiration, and the third, an Englishman, got one of his part payments on account of the sub.aintain a firmly neutral and impartial attitude respecting the matter. --Peking, MACGREGOR&C. hand, jammed between the boat and the stantial interest, we considered it our duty to

Gazchte. ship. The crew saw their ship sink in about take in the War Loan. (Hear, hear.) Bills half an hour from the time she was struck. receivable--in other words, hills of exchange They also saw the periscope of a submarine-show little change. Freehold banking some distance off. The men were in their premises, after making provision for depre- picked up. The Glenartney was attacked due to the final payments or account of our without any warning and in defiance of the new premises in Graecclurch-street. customary legal or humanitarian principles. The ship was strack in No. 5 huld, and the force of the explosion blow up the hatches of Nos, 4 and 5 holds, sending rice and water high into the air. A member of the crow says: "I was on deck at the time. Happening to glance seaward on the starboard side, distinctly saw a torpedo almost upon us. I shouted to the bridge, and the helm was instantly altered, but too late, for the torpedo

after hold. A fow more feet and we should have cleared it."

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WIRELESS IN SINGAPORE.

At a meeting of the Legislative Council of the Straits Settlements last week,

The Colonial Engineer, in proposing : That this Council approves a vote of $89,000 to complete the crection of a wireless install. tion for commercial use at Singapore, said the station-would-cost $121,500 1xpended

the amount

THE NET PROFIT. Referring now to the profit and loss account, you will find the net profit for 1934 is £101,619 18% Ed. as against £111,400 75. 110 in 1912, a falling off of 9,879.98. 34., schich is, however, more apparent than real, as prudence required a much larger apportion. ment than usual to bar and doubtful accounts, but I may say that, so far as it is hummaly possible to foresen, we have made ample

pr

and re-

in times such as these it would be fundisha to disregard. (car, heat) To the net profit the I have just mentioned, we have to add sun brought forward, 234601 85. od. from 1913, which gives a grand total of £126,224 78. 1d. for distribution. After making the allocations mentioned in the reports commending a dividend of 1 per cent for the and "B" shares, there half-year on the "A remains to carry forward to 1915 the sum of £47,284 78. 1d. I think on the whole we may be satisfied with the result of our work during such an abnormal and exceptional year (Hoar, heat.)

OPIUM SALE AT CALCUTTA,

The fourth opium sule was held at the Government sale godown, Charnock Place, Calcutta, on the 8th ult. Thera was a fairly large attendance. There wore 240 chests of Benares opium offered. The highest price realised was Rs. 1,603 and the lowest Rs 1,000, giving an average of Rs. 1,600-05 per chest. The sale, proceeds amounted to Rs. 13,44,025, against Rs. 13,28,300, in March.

BUCHANAN-DEWAR,” :

REASONS FOR THE WHISKY COMBINATION.

An arrangement for closer and per- association between Messrs. manent James Buchanan & Co., and Mrs. John Dewar and Sons has been explained to a representative of The Times by directors of the two firms.

Mr. Harrison and Mr. Lundy, of Mesara Buchanan & Co., said that the

on the work in 1914 was 330,503 and pro- As to the fature, it would be dangerous to A great deal vided for in the 1915. estimates $13,500, a predict, if not impossible. total of 23,098, which subtracted from the depends on the duration of the war, but it is provided for. The motion

power of Europe at any mte will be greatly nig in his name, providing for a sum of reduced after this enormous expensliture included the completion of of capital is unproductive, and there sition of cureless installatustes at Singn. will a period of recuperation that may pare and Penang, but the estimate for the not make for activity in trade: The recent Penang station was only an approximate one proclamation regarding the export of wheat and it had been thought better to introdues from India is a new departure, and we await the Penang estimate at a later date. The with considerable anxiety more precise and Singapore station would be ready for use by definite information-es to how it is proposed the end July,

to finance the trade. It would be a very serious blow to the Indian Exchange banks and others if the birthing of this important volume of trade was diverted from its usual

$121,500 left $68,407, say, inally stand wall to bear in mind that the purchasing thi the general commercial policy of the

two companies would maintain their separate existence, and the separate boards of directors would remain as they were at present. There would, however, be a new joint board composed of mern- bers of both caverns, which would son- two firms. The interests of the two com- panies, though in the past they have been competitive, were really identical all over the world. There would be no issue of capital to the public, and the amalgama tion would involvo no change in the whiskies sold by the separate rins.

Sir Thomas Dewar said that one object of the amalgamation was to meet the heavy taxation now in force and the in- creased cost of raw materials. A stop!

the firms, to bear the burdens

page of serious competition 52 p

tion, which channels, and it is to be hoped that Govern been placed upon them. The character of

Hir Evelyn Ellis: Is the whole of the apparatus here!

The Colonial Engineer: Yes. Mr Saunders seconded the was carried Replying

to Mr. Darbishire, the Colonial Engineer said that the original sam provided for was based on no estimate at all. They had no information whatever on the subject.

ment do not contemplate any such action, and will endeavour to disturb as little as possible the usual methods of finance.

HOME AND FOREIGN STAFF AND THE WALL

··It will be gratifying to you to hear that our staff has very loyally responded to their country's call to arms. (Hear, hear.) Over 23 per cent. of the home stall and foar men- bers of the foreign staff are serving with the colours. We have granted fall pay to the married men and half pay to the unmarried while on service, and will keep their appoint- ments open for them. Hear, hear) In the case of the foreign stall we have been wable

the separate businesses would remain t in the past and the employees would not be affected by the change. Both Mesars. Dewar's and Messrs. Buchanan & Co. were free-trade firms.. They had no pecuniary interest in retail shops. The public were their customers. They ga the best value they could and advertised the set of that quality. They must con tinue to advertise..

LOCAL

SPORT.

HONGKONG TENNIS,

TOURNAMENT

The following are the results of the

games which were played yesterday-

Handicap Doubles The brother Hancock (ove 30) beat Crisp and Hat eraly Smith (owo 15), 6-1, 6-3. The winners have to meet Cary and Faichnie in the semi-final.

Mixed Doubles. MrWinslow and

Green (owe 4/6), 6-1, 6-3. The winnera Niabet (owe 30/2) beat Miss Long and

pass into the final. THE ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF

CLUB.

RUNNING POOL, APRIL, 1015.

FANLING.

Class A: Handicaps of 10 or under: *Mr. T. S. Forrest 75 Ser. 75 Capt. C. Campbell. 76, Bor. 76 Mr. C. D. Martyn

87-5 82

*Winner. 35 entries. Class B: Handicaps of 11 or over i Mr. G. R. Sayer 92-15 77 Mr. C. N. M. Hamilton.... 95-14 81 Mr. G.. C. Moxca

106-1090

* Winner. 00 entries,

THE HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS.

ORDERS BY LIEUT,-OOL, A. OKAFMAN, V.D.

SMOKING CONCERT, ŠTI MAY, 1015. 1-Members intending to be present at

the concert to be givon, by the Corps and Reserves on 8th int, are request- ed to give their names to the Ó. C, their Company or Section of Inter than to-night-

10PDR. GUN ÍTACTICE, 2-This will now take place on Sunday,"

Dth inst Detail regarding time of assembly, etc., will be issued later.

JOINED.

3.

Pto. R. A. C. North jained the Corps on 1st May, 1915; allotted Corps No. 1814, and posted to Scouts Company.

RESIGNATION. A

4.-Pte. N. C, Wilson is permitted to resign, on leaving the Colony, dated 1st May, 1915, 5.-Parades for to-day (Tuesday).

PARADES.

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

quartors under Officer on duty, 5.00 p.m. Civil Service Co.-Tablo “0” M. G. Course on Konnelly Road Range

3.10 p.in Centro Section M. G., C6,

Table C M. G. Course at Kaylyon Docks. Launch leaves Status Fier at 14.30, p.m. aw

5.30 p.m. Right Section M. G. Co. Squad Drill and Rife Exorcises at Head- quarters.

5.30 p.m. No. 4 Section Stouts Co. Aiming drill and Musketry exercises at Headquarters. Remainder, vil.

DETAIL

6.-On duty at Headquarters 50 N. C. 05. and men of Nos. 1, 2 and, 3 Sections, Scouts Company.

Officer on duty (and Orderly Officer),

Lit. Weall.

Orderly Sergeant, Sorgi. Ilegarty,, Medical Orderly, Carpl. Dasles.. To furnish guard at Headquarters :~~~ 7 p.m. today to. 7. a.m. to-morrow,

Scouts Co.

7m to 7 pm-5th-inst., Right

Section M. G: C»...

G. E. STEWART, Capt.,

Adjutant, HKV.C.

THE VOLUNTEER RESERVES.

ORDERS. MY MAJOR WAKEMAN, 0.0, H.K.V.R.

Parades. A, B and C Companies (wilk the exception of the mouibers on duty with the Main Guard last week) will porade outside the Courts of Justica at 5.15 p.m on Tuesday, May 4th. Dress, drill order.

A, B and C Companies will parade out- side the Courts of Justice at 5,15 p.m. on Friday, May 7th. Dross, drith order.

D Company will parade at the King's Park Rifle Rango at 4 p.m. on Wed- nesday, May 5th. Uniform optional. Recruils, will parade under Sergt. Major Bond on the Cricket Ground at 5.15 pn onay 5th, 6th and 10th. Dress, drill order. Signallers will parede on the Cricket ground at 9.16 pan. on Thursday, May 6th. Uniform optional. Main Guard.---B. Company are warned to

hold themselves in readiness for duty* during the work commencing May 8th. Smoking Concert-A.. smoking concerti will be given at Volunteer. Headquarters by the members of the Volunteer Corps and the Reserve on Saturday, May 8th, at 9an, to which Officers, C.0. and men of tho 4th Shropshire Light Infantry will be invited. Tickets of admission, price $1.00 each, for mom- bers and their friends may be obtained (for cash only) from Sargs. Majur Highy

and after May 5th. Members of the 4th Shropshire Light Infantry will be admittel without tickets. Members of the Reserve in- tending to be present should give their names to their 0: 0 Company not later than to-night." Postings Pto C. M. Young to Coy, A.

Section 2.

ол

Pto. N. J. Stabb to Cay. B. Section 3. Pte. A. E. de Vieux to Coy. C. Section

3.

W. L. CABTE, Capt.

Adjutant. H.K.V.R.

TOMMY'S MARCHING FEATS.

British infantry bave the reputation for excelling the infantry of all other armies in the rate of ina ching and staying powers.

I have heard · auch lots of "Tommy Fifteen miles a day was regarder a few years

incidents and tales, says a lady corres ago as a good average for a large colana twenty-five for a small body of seasoned to sanetion all the applications receiveri, for pondent of the Singapore Free Press I think one of the men. In the grand autumn maneuvres of the simple reason that it is comparatively writing from Home, 1000, when a test was made of British march-small, the members hold very responsible nicest is one of them after he bud SPECIAL POLICE RESERVE ORDERS. ing ability, the 1st Infantry Brigade covered positions, and it is impossible to fill vacancies the King, and he said, I wish to God thirty miles in one day and the 2nd and 3rd with qualified men. Likewise at home, many

What the King caid The combined Parade on the Garrison Infantry Brigades, hampered by artillery, more wished to go than we could spare. the war was over. twenty three miles. The oth and 6th Infantry My sympathies are entirely with those who you know, was I hope by the grace of Parade Ground ordered for to-day (Fucsilzy)

will not be unduly is cancelled. Brigades covered thirty one miles, the 1st subordinated their wishes to the necessities God the war

The Chinese and Indian Companies will Devonshire Regiment thirty-five miles, the of the bank's, service. We have strained prolonged." And they've made up such

a nice addition to the Litany, From parade at the Centra Police Station for 1st Grenadier Guards thirty-five miles, and every effort to permit as many to go as was the ist Cheshire Regiment thirty-three possible, and to those who remain I can only Duchesses and lioe, good Lord, deliver Rio Exercises at 5.30 p.m. share today.

· F. C. JENKIN, - * miles The Service equipment carried on say, there is under certain circumstances, us!" And they always speak of "When this occasion averagod 60 lb. in weight. patriotism at home us well as at the fronts I came ashore from the trenches."

He wrote home, “I've seen.

PARADEST

A. 8. E.. (Reserve),