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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25гæ, lv15.

THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE

BANK.

HALF-YEARLY GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS.

CHAIRMAN'S REVIEW OF ENONOMIC SITUATION.

the corresponding period of last year there was a decrease of Y. 2,370,000. Commer- cial bills transacted by the Bank showed an imoresso compared with the correspond ing period of last year. This is due to the frot that the Bank dealt with mone- tary transactions with friendly Powers in | connection with the supply of war necesa-

aries.

Many people have no hesitation in taking a dozen bottles of medicine in liquid Form prescribed by a doctor, but view with alarm the suggestion to take a narse of pills. This misapprehension is to doubt due to the impression that pills are merely purgative, which may be correct in instances. Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills, however, arc pot mendly purgatives, acting upon the bowels only, hat contain more important properties, which correct all disorders of the Blood. Liver is not wanting. dies, and the Stomach, evidence of which is

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Reviewing the economic conditions abroad, it is seen that the market was

to generally

the quiet, due

fact now accustomed

to the pressure resulting from the war. Various lines of commerce and industry outside the transactions in war necessaries were in a slate of depression,

The seventy-first regula general meet ing of the shareholders of the Yokohama Specie Bank was hold recently at the Bank's premises, to receive the report and accounts for the first half of the divrent year. Mr. G. Inouye; Pre In England, imports showed a remark sident of the Bank, presided. In additionable increase because of the purchase of munitions of war, while the exports to the shareholders, there were present. Mr.decreased. The London Stack Exchange Otani, representing the Imperial House: was re-opened for business on January hold. Department, and Mr. Mori, repre- the utmost precaution. The demand for 4th, but transactions were carried on with

mending the Central Treasury,

fonds in industrial circles was only nominal, | The Bank's Gnancial position for the The Bank of England reduced its rate of half-year will be found in the advertise-interest to five per cent. per annum bu August 8th, and the now rate has since real appearing in another colemi.

been maintained, Outside the Bank the 'discount rate ruled at two per cent, and thus there was an outflow of specie. The Bank, therefore, adopted preventative measures by issuing Thres

per ront. Exchequer Bills amounting to £50,000,000. Secing a sharp fall in the exchange rate between England and the United States, the British authorities exercised various measures but without effect

CHAINMAN'S SPEECH.

The following speech was delivered by Mr. Inouyi, Chairman of the Bank:----

The conditions in economic circles at home during the term under review were very insatisfactory. Owing to the steady fall in the price of rice, the purchasing power of the agricultural class diminished considerably, and this brought about a depression in various lines of trade in the country. In view of the continuation of the war in Europe, the people refrained from starting enterprises of all kinds, bring apparently on their guard against mishaps that might occur at any moment, THE EUROPEAN WAR AND THE BOYCOT

1K CHINA.

The European war coupled with the Inyect of Japanese goods in China, has badly effected the foreign trade of this country. Among others, the trade in raw silk end cotton yarn suffered considerably on account of the low quotations ruling at home and abroad. It is, however, re- assuring, to note that in the midst of the depression in economic and commercial circles Japan has brea in receipt of orders from friendly Powers for large quantities of runs and ammunition, with the result that unusual activity has been witnessed in transactions in this direction.

In France the conditions remained muca as in England. The Bank of France alter- edits rate of interest to five per cent. per annuin on August 14th. Deposits in various banks so plentiful the arrangements were made not to allow any interest un deposits exceeding 20.000 francs.

wore

In the United States the foreign trado during the first five months of this year resulted in an excess of exports over in potts to the amount of $720,000,000. This was doubtless due to the supply of war necessaries to Great Britain and other belligerents.

As a result there was 11 general revival in various lines of com: merce and industry. The rate of interest was thus lower as compared with other European countries,

In India, the lombay Bank lowered the rate of interest from six to five per cont. per annum, Deposits in various banks increased considerably. The foreign trade As a result of the dulness in econome. was generally inactive, because the ship. circles, the deposits in the banks havements of certain goods had been prohibited shown a gradual increase, but the loans on account of the war. A noteworthy fact granted wero sinaller than usual. The is that Gorman and Austrian articles have money market was remarkably dull, and been replaced by Japanese goods. the result was a decline in the rate of In China, the shipments of wool, cotton interest granted on deposits. Taking and dyes to Japan were considerable. advantage of this situation, the local With these exceptions, various lines of Municipal authorities and various com- trade were dull. Owing to the fact that panies issued debentures one after another, the introduction of foreign capital is out but since the greater portion of the doben of the question during the war, the tone fures were in the form of conversion loans, of the money market was tight, the money market was far from being benolited. The Government redeemer rrational bonds to the extent of Y.10,000,000,

In Australia the Specio Bank established and thus the market presented a still worn branch at Sydney, this being the result aspect. Seeing that idle money is fast of the development of trade between increasing, the banks lowered the rate at Australia and Japan since the opening of interest en deposits twice during the the war. period under review. Still the market remained inactive up to the end of the term mentioned.

THE COUNTRY'S FOREIGN TRADE. The country's foreign trade for the terms shows a general decrease both in exports

BRANCHES ESTABLISHED.

In Tsingtan a branch was also establish ed, and another branch will shortly te opened at Tsinanfu, Japan's trade in this direction showing steady development.

and imports, because of the continuation A BISHOP AT THE FRONT.

THE KAISER AVERSE TO GOING

TO WAR.

THE COMING CORONATION IN JAPAN.

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME-

ANNOUNCED,

Official announcement has been made of the arrangements for the Coronation cere monies as follows:- Saturday, Nov. 6th.-The Emperor leaves

Tokyo for Kyoto, Sunday, 7th.Arriving in Kyoto with sword, mirror and jewel, the Imperial treasures, the Emperor places them in the Sharkodon, the palace, Wednesday, 10th-The Emperor, on the day of Coronation, reports to the an- cestral spirits in the Koroiden and the Shinden. Thursday, 11th-On the day after the

Coronation ceremony, a sacred dance is given in the Kashikodokoro, where the Three Imperial symbols are kept. Friday, 12th.-Imperial messengers are sent to Imperial Grand Shrines at Ise, to Korerden, to the Imperial Ancestral Shrine in Tokyo, as well as to Govern ment and untional shrines throughout the country.

Saturday, 13th-Emperor, rests one day before the Daijosai, or offering of first- fruits.

Sunday, 14th.--The Daijesai is observed, and offerings of rice are made by au Imperial messenger to the Imperial Grand Shrines at Ise Rien offerings are also male at the Koreiden and the Shinden and at the Kashikodokoro.“ Tuesday, 16th. First day of grand ban

quet infter the Coronation and the Dai- joat are over Wednesday 17th.-Second day of grand banquet, Grand banquet and ball t night.

Lestors.

Saturday, 20th, and Sunday, 21st. The Emperor-goes-to the National Shring at Iso to pay respects to the first an Wednesday, 24th.-The Emperor visits the fomb of Jimmy Tenno, first Emperor of Japan, in Yamato Thursday, 25th-The Emperor visits the tomb of Emperor Meiji his father, at Momoyama,

Friday, 28th-The Emperor visits the tombs of Emperors Komei, Jinko, and Kokaku, the three immediate predeces sors to Emperor Meiji. Saturday, 27th-The Emperor · leaves

Kyoto for Tokyo. Sunday, 28th-The Imperial Symbols are returned to the Oneiden Sanctuary in the Imperial palace. Monday After the Emperor's return to Tokyo, a sacred dance will be held at the Kashikodokoro. Tuesday, 30th-The Emperor pays respects

to the Koreiden and the Shinden. The thirty-seventh session of the Diet will be called December 1st. On Decern ber 2nd, or 3rd, there will be a Grand Military Review. On December 3rd, 4th, or 5th, there will be a Grand Naval Re view in Tokyo Bay About that time the Emperor will make a public announce- ment as to his return from Kyoto to Tokyo, Also, about that time, the Pre mier and the Foreign Minister will each hold so entertainment at their official residences-

Repairs are now being made to the efficial residences of the Premier and the Foreign Minister in order to be ready for the entertainments.

THE MAN WHO MADE GOOD.

SCRAPING FOR COVER UNDER FIRE OF MACHINE GUNS,

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In one of the Malta hospitals is Lancashire Territorial, who was wounded. parents in Manchester, he tells the story in Gallipoli. Writing home to his

of a comrade who nearly lost his nerver under fire, but recovered it in time to accomplish a particularly daring bit of work. This is his letter:---

of the European war and the boycott of Japanese goods in China. In addition to the supply of munitions of war to the friendly Powers, the exports to Great Brilin, India and Australia increased considerably, and this fact had the effeci

Bishop Bury, of North and Central of offsetting the decrease in the exports to the United States and Ching. The Europe, who has recently visited the Bri- imports from China and Australia in creed, though not remarkably, but there tish fighting line in Flanders, and who has was a decline in the imports from England been travelling extensively in neutral France, Germany and Austria-Hungary. countries, hus

the Evening

*We advanced our 100 yards and lay given The value of exports from Japan during Standard some interesting opinions.

down, waiting to dig in, but no ordera the term amounted to Y. 391,000,000, and

came for 20 minutes, and in the meantime Speaking of the fall of Warsaw, the 16 out of 35 of us were knocked ovor. of imports to Y, 288,740,000, making Bishop, who has a wide knowledge of Rus-The cries of the wounded were horrible, the corresponding period of last year, ex total of Y. 589,650,000. Compared with sia and its people, and is closely in touch and upset some of our fellows. The chap with them, said that it would make no dif: next me nearly bolted, but a steady flow ports showed a decrease of Y. 11,150,000, ference. The Russians had great powers of suitable epithets steadied him, but be and the imports of Y. 93,990,000, a total

in serves He was firmly convinced of decrease of Y 105,540,000. The fact their unity and intensity, and of their to scrape our way in, lying down, with was still very jumpy. Eventually we had remains that the foreign trade during the ever-growing passionate devotion to the the ground baked almost as hard as a term resulted in an excess of exports over Allies It would be a surrender of Rus rock. At the end of an hour and a half imports amounting to Y. 12,070,000. Thia's dearest hopes if any thing disturbed (Turks only 100 yards off) the two of us is a matter for congratulation in so far the alliance. He believed the Russians were down about six inches and done up, as Japan's debts to foreign countries ar

Suddenly concorned,

would sooner lose than gain anything by using the entranching tools.

up jumps my chum with a pick and puts The business of the Specie Bank for the

breaking up the alliance.

in six colossal strokes in three seconds, Asked as to general European opinion re- term was rather favourable, compared garding the duration of the war, he said flopping down just in time as a veritable with the preceding period, in spite the leading people in Germany were hop-past a foot or so above us.

hail of bullets from a machine gun tore the marked decrease in the country's ing strongly that there would not be an-strokes got through the outer crust, and Those few foreign trade referred to above. Com-

other winter campaign. mercial bills sold and forwarded from dreading it

They were we made fine progress afterwards. The Personally he thought there funny part was the Johnny standing up Japan abroad amounted to Y:128,210,000

was every possibility of the war being con- when he was so scared. I was never more while these purchased were Y. 153,680,000 cluded sooner than was generally expect surprised in my life; neither was he, and & intal of Y. 283,820,000. Compared with ed.

The war began in the Balkans, and he told me he'd not do it again under he was sure it would end in the Balkans. any circumstances. While we were wait- Referring to his visit to the trenches, the ing for the order, to dig. in, one of our Bishop said he found the British troops youngsters fell asleep (we had been in tho cheerier than ever. It was very notice trenches nine days), and slept through ali able how everything was better and mor the fire till day-break, when his mate, who efficient than was at first the case the com- I thought he was dead and had done all missariat, the medical arrangements, the the work of digging in, saw him stretch trenches, etc. The latter, indeed, were and wake up. You can imagine the con-

versation that followed."

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The Bishop was greatly impressed with the skill shown in the hiding of the Bri- tish guns. He went about, he said, think- ing to see the artillery behind and support- |ing the infantry, but not a vestige of a

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gun could be seen anywhere. The con: 3Bayley is too light and agreeable rersation turned to the cause of the war, ailment for its title, and that the term und the Bishop, who knew the Kaiser per-German should be applied to a more sonally, affirmed his belief that at the momentous council the Emperor gave his decision against war, but was overweighed by the Crown Prince and the other mem- bors. At any rate, that was what many prominent Germans still averred.

As their contribution to war economy, the hens of the West-country are expected to lay two eggs where now they lay one, and farmers of the West-country are. being taught how to get them to do it. What is called an "egg demonstration train"

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