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CORRESPONDENCE. HONGKONG AND THE GERMANS.

[TO THE EDITOR' OF THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS;"']

Bin,--There is an aspect of the Exclu sion question to which I have seen no reference in your columns, that is, the historical point of view.

For more than a century the British. flag has been the emblem of freedom over all the world Freedom not only for

COMPANY MEETING.

TEE BONGRONO DALLY TRESS MONDAY, MAY 7TH, 1917.

THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO.

LIMITED

The 38th ordinary general meeting of the above was held at the office of Messrs. Gibb, Livingston & Co., agents, on Saturday Mr A. Lang presided, and

also present were: Sir Paul Chator, CMG, the Hon, Mr. C. E. Anton Mr. B. II Dodwell (Directors), and Messrs, H. R. B. Hancock, Ho Fook,

Cheung Shui, D. V Stevenson, J.

SHANGHAI RUBBER CO. DIVIDENDS.

-45 the annual general meeting of the Chemor United Rubber Co. Ltd., at Shanghai, on April th, it was decided to pay, a final dividend of five candareens per share, making a total of 103 per cent for the year ended December 31st, JD16. and to contribute a sum not exceeding

300 to some war fund

The shareholders of the Shanghai Malay Rubber Estates Limited, their annual meeting on April 30th,

MISSIONS TO SEAMEN.

WORK OF THE HONGKONG BRANCH.

The annual report of the Hengkong branch of the Missions to Seamen for 1016 has been published

This states, among other things, that ship visiting has been done regularly, although since Mr. Everton left fewer visits have been paid, this is a branch of the work which will unfortunately suffer

INTIMATIONS

LANE,

CRAWFORD & Co.

omewhat during 1917, na owing to the AERTEX CELLULAR,

British subjects but for men of every silva, S. K. Ho, To Tso Hing, Leug months to December 31st last on the Pre war, and to the need for men at home, F Grosse, Ho Kwong, 4 H M da decided, after paying interest for nin uncertainty of conditions caused by the

race and colour.

World

Freedom to trade with all the has been the British watchword, and many wars have been fought because others tried to enforce against us that policy of exclusion which some now seek to impose on the Germans

Have we not fought the Chinese more than once became they sought to exclude our traders? And was not Hongkong itself established as a monument to the policy of non-exclusion?

In 1,870 the Japanese sought to exclude us and we fought them and won the battle of Freedom to Trade, and then admitted our quondam foes to all Bri:

tish territories,

The Boers sought to exclude us politi cally from their Republics, and we fought them in the name of Freedom and they Are now fighting for us.

The Boxers committed atrocities in 1900 to exclude us; we fought for the right to trade, and did not exclude our entinies after making peace.

Wing Sang, Leung Yau Po, L E. Ozorin and O. Baptista, with the manager, Mr. F. Graham...

The Manager having read the notice, convening the meeting,"

The CHAIRMAN said: -Ceuticmen,The raport and accounts have been in your hands for some days and I trust you will take them, together with the auditor's certificate, as read. It is very gratifying to your directors to be able to present such a satisfactory statement of accounts, notwithstanding the reduction in charge for current and the increased cost of coal and oil. The net profits amount to $500.949.94, to which has to be added 110,558,4%, balance brought forward from lest account, making a total of 8620,499.30 available for appropriation, and this your directors recommend be disposed of as follows: To pay a dividend of 2 per vent. say $2.25 per share on 80,000 shutés

To pay z bonus of 75 cents per

share

To place to reserve. To write off plant account for

depreciation To write off new property ac

count for depreciation To write off furniture account

for depreciation

To carry forward to next ac To pay a bonus to staff

count

8133,000,00

45,000.00 100,000.0)

175,000.00

40,000.00

302:10 11,367,15

113,750.11

8620,409.56

forence shares, to pay a, dividund of B per cent, on 30,000 Ordinary shares and ʼn dividend of o per cent, on 20,000 C. and P. P., and to devote Tis, 2,000 to some war charity fund. -

day

ws do not feel justified in inorcasing our staff. We have always been very favour- ably received and many bundles of books and literature have been sent by officers A final dividend of 50 per cent, making and engineers for use at the Institute or 180 per cent. for the year, was declared at the annual meeting of the Dominion for distribution on other ships. Visits Rubber Co. Ltd., Shanghai, on April have been paid regularly to the hospitals 30th. It was also decided to devote Tis.and there is much evidence of apprecia 4,000 to some war charity, and to utilise the amount of Tls, 169,500, standing to tion of such visits.", the credit of premium on shares, for the purpose of writing down property account,

HONGKONG BANK NOTES.

bank notes in circulation, and of specie The returns of the average smount of

in reserve in Hongkong, during the month ended April 30th, 1815, as certified by the managers of the respective Banks are as follows:

Banks.

Chartered Bank of India, Australia

Average smount.

Specie in Reserve.

and. China .....$ 6,821,580 $5,000,000* Hongkong

and

Shanghai Bank-

ing Corpn. 22,607,200 10,000,000 Mercantile Bank of

India, Ltd.

1,132,070 550,000+

Total 200,563,859 24,550,000-

Sterling Securities deposited with the Crown Agents valued at £150,000.

Securities with the Crown Agents £70,000.

HONGKONG MAGISTRACY,

COUNTERFEIT COINS.

A good supply of books, magazines and papers have been greatly valued at the Institute, by men on ships, and by troops to whom we have sent any surplus. In November an appeal was made in the local papers for 600 books, etc. In res pouso to the appeal we received over 1,800 sent, not only from Hongkong, but from books, magazines, etc, ; many bundles were

Formosa, Bwatow, Amoy, and Toochow For these we are very grateful, and we would again remind our renders that gifts of books, etc., are always welcome.

We have been more dependent on sub- scriptions this year than we are in-or- dinary times, for although the Institute has been very well used, yet, as mentioned earlier in this report, owing to war con- ditions,

our receipts there have been

amall comparatively.

for

A was mentioned in our repert 1016, about one third of our subscriptions in 1914 was from alien firms. This was more than wovered in 1916, and in 1918 our general subscription list reached a

in the history of the Missions to men at Hongkong. We will need "all these subscriptions again in 1917 owing to the continuance of war conditions. We have cut down our stall, yes we wish to continue our work which is necessary, and which is very highly appreciated by mert to whom at this time we owe so much his your special sermons on behalf of the Society have been preached at St. Poter's and St Andrew's, Hongkong, and, nt Macao and Canton. The offertorics were given to the local funds, excopt in the case of St. Peter's, who scat sheir offertory towards the funds at home, In January 1917 We also received a collection

year special sermons on

The Allies are fighting now to liberate Belgium, Alence Lorraine, Poland, Serbia and Europe generally from the tyranny of the War Lord and the Prussian Mili With the bonus, the return to share- tary caste. Are they not also fighting holders is 73 per cent. in excess of what Mor the liberation of the German and was paid last year. The addition of Austrian people from the same tyranny? $100,000 to resorve, bringing it up lu Professor Mellroy in the lecture re::$400,000, will no doubt commend itself cently quoted by Mr. Holyoak not only to all shareholders, especially in times pointed out the origin and spread of the like the present. Writing off plant ac doctrine of Force, but he also showed how count is the same as last year, and this the Idea of Freedom in the shape of is necessary on necount of the additions Representative Government had been which have been made during the periou born in Germany, expelled therefrom by now under review. My predecessor in the Prussians, and transplanted to Eng the chair pointed out at the last aonuni land, America and France, whence it has meeting that the sound position of the ↑ spread to Japan, China and Kuzaia; and Company is in a large measure due 1

he expressed the hope that the Allies were liberal writing down of plant, a policy bearing back that Idea through the which shareholders have always trenches to the land of its origin.

in the past, and one which I When the Russians established a “demo be

You will hope wil who upon a search, discovered that the made at Swetow. In February 1917 continued the free poopmerica

that Britain, 840,000 is appropriated for writing off Greco ed thin inpport of Chaplains and into the fold of Liberty

Bannlity and

Owing to

the War, a portion of the wol Fraternity and shall r

free peoples at North Point has cost somewhat nok of the World welcome the German and and that accounts for a large proportion

cess of was originally est

what, wa

estimated, Austrian nations into the same fold when they have been purged of the of amount written off new tyrannical Governments, when the milisecount. No provision has been made on

France, Italy and

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the

A Chinese cook on the str. Tai Sye Ma, whilst boarding a Canton steamer at the Canton Wharf on Friday, was stopped by Detective Sergeant Field. cook was wearing a smuggler's waistcoat special sermons were preached at the which contained one thousand counter-

Cathedral and at St. Peter's Church on When charged before Mr. Melbourne Institutes among Mine-sweepers at home

sum of 860-12s. Od. was the money from Kwong-Chow-Wan and Institute account for 1815 (375.52) WES the man stated that he was not aware that Home Society the coins were spurious. He had brought During the past year the debt on the as taking it to Canton to bay embroi paid of and this recount was closed

V

sent to the

bution bas been dished, when retri- this occasion for writing anything off oldery for a theatrical troupe in Kwong. This year we have kent only one account

out to the mur property aconit, and your directors

are

Chow-Wan,

At the Bank, viz – The General Fund account. All monies have been paid into this account and all salaries, etc. (excepe

The balance in hand at the end of 1910 was 3818.16, and the sum of $2,000 realised by the sale of the launch fixed deposit.

is said that the Allies are fighting stands in the are at present labour, and ordered the counterfeit incidentals at the Institute) paid from

approve of the

"Counts now, before us.

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tary caste has been derers and ravishers, and compensation satisfied that this is not necessary, as it His Worship imposed a fine of $2,000, exacted for the sinking of peaceful has been written down very liberally 10 with the alternative of four months hard

Chant ships 7

the past, and, as

's books at what money to be confiscated, War to prevent War in future, but would appear to be a very fair figure. it seems to me that to exclude the Ger- The bonus to staff has, of this occasion, mang from trade after the War is the been advanced to 18 per cent, and I am much interest to what the Chairman has surest way of producing another war sure shareholders will not grudge this in just said, and it is a great pleasure to a balance in hand of 3610.6

The St. Peter's Church account shows the German people cannot be confined view of the fact that there has been a within their boundaries without the great deal more overtime than usual me to second the adoption of the very “We did not receive is subscription exercise of enormous force, and one can

ellent report and statement of ac from the Whampoa Bethel Fund this not sit on the safety valve of a steam-

understand that

Jear, but, in January, 1917, we received 1916 constitutes record for the Com the usual subscription of $500 with engine without risking an explosion.

Universal Fair Trade is the ideal for

pany, and I think I am only voicing the statement to the effect that the enleurip- ture, the only ideal which will

that the splendid results obtained reflect grateful for this generous subscription the future,

opinion of all shareholders when I say tion was for the

Sear

3017. We are very enable the Arts

of Peace and Civilization to flourish and develop for the greatest

those connected with the working of the by the Chaplain, the Rev. WT Feather- great credit on the agents and on all As an instance of the work performed number.

Company The various alloestions Dur first object should be the Feders

to prolts will 1 in certain, meet with stone and his or done during 1918, is staff the following sum- tion and Development of the British

the approval of all The building up of Chuire, should lush, be that Federation of Mankind,

$100,000, and the liberal writing off, are which the great English port fore shadowed as long ago Bg 1849 in the

signs that the very sound policy adopted following prophetic lines?

in the past which policy is responsible factory position be Company is in to-day no small degree for the highly satis will be com

continued the future. The

good of the

For I dipt into the future, far as

human eye could see,

during the past year I also hope,

that you will contribution of $9.000 vs Hongkong War Charities, and of the assistance, in the shape of light and labour which has let which has been given to a number of in aid of War Funds During the year there was a large increase in the demand for current, so much so that it was found necessary to refuse applications for now

and the drastic step in question was only taken in order that it may be pos sible to give present consumers a con tinuous supply during the coming eum mer months. Every endeavour has been

made to procure locally such plant as

accepting new

but that

visits to mailure 104 services in Church; 61 administra tions of the Holy Communion; 25 con- carts, picnics, and socials; 4,745 men pre- in Institute: 2,920 books, magazines, etc.s ent at concerts, etc., 5,897 letters written

of Scripture distributed, Na tonal Missionpumpets bitter, 400 Noo mestings, eles, beld in Institute

inating To 694 visits to ships: 152 |

Saw the vision of the world, and all the would enable the Company to continue increased bonus to the staff is fully put on ships or sent to troops; 78 por-

So the heaven's fill, with

wonder that would be;

argosies of ungic sails,

commerce, ale ere business steal seat Was fed, and will be endorsed, by all share

which addition it is hoped we shall be builder staff the Chairman has pointed able to carry on until the new station out, the has had a great den more

and the work has, I am

Pilots of the purp's twilight. dropping

down with costly bales;

and there raind a ghastly dew From the nations' airy navica grappling

in the central blue;

js

and

when

Mission

As you are aware, but for med, on common, been thoroughly work by the Tans of the

the

I inform You that a consider. ble portion of the new plant in England had actually only to be commandeered by the of Munitions, you will, am

know, wi

Bany

That the

of the ontbreak of war the new station at North infly and energetically carried out the following letter of

senior service will be fully realised from "Heard the heavens fill with shouting Point would have been running ere this. Shareholders, I

Appreciation which will be very pleas was forwarded to the Chaplain by the ed to see the contribution to War Charl- ship's

of H.M.S. Bed sinister

completed ties of 85,000 It is, after all, a small

on the point of concluding a sacrifice,

gentlemen compared with understand the position in which the alleviate in some small way the sufferings of this letter a small idea of how much Sure, readily greatest of all sacrifices made by many signatureg in Hongkong, we, whose are appended on the attached others, and any contribution gevon to sheet, desire to convey to you by means Company now finds. itself. During

the of the splendid fellows who are to-day time he was at Home, Mr.

Ir. Bennar, in

Ship's conjunction with Mr. Wickham keeping the flag, ander which this Como reciate all, that has been done for Messrs. Preece, Cardow, Snell, and Rider, pany has prospered, flying, can only meet of the

Institugh the medium at 18, PIRTA our stay. The (Applause.) It is unfortunate that the

healthy tone

Far along the world-wide whisper of the

south-wind rushing warm, m

With the standards of the peoples plang

ing thro' the thunderstorm;

In the Parliament of man, the Federa- made repeated applications to the with the unqualified approval of alt, Enstopery

Fill the war-drum throbbed na longer,

and the battle flags were furl'd

tion of the world, w There the common sense of most shall requirements, but without obtaining any

in

definite Everyone realises, of

of

of the new plant has been gene and its respected. I Ministry referred to in respect of our deed, a delay which has been fully Manager and Manageress and Staff, And the kindly corth, chul domber, fapt comine, that the needs other lamp P explained by the Chairman, and we can welque at all-Linies, to be found theres

in universal law."

Yours faithfully, EBL BOWLEY

REFORM ASSOCIATION

COMMITTEE.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE ZONGKONG

DAILY. PRESS."

another

you

must of a necessity take precedence over

and above all the kindness and hospitality , and can only hope that year has gone the tartible conflict now extended to us on this part of yourself everythme have come to an end, and ore another year passes hostilities will raging will have ended in a glorious vic and your colleagues, who, we readily

of right over might applause) agree, have made it your hobby to industri.. tory

to eater trades have resumed aromal course and we shall all be able to take up our for our special comfort all through, adve When on this subject. I cannot let the peaceful avbertions one more. With generated our deep gratitude to you

These worris I beg to second the adoption in this humble manner we thank opportunity pass without placing on of the report and accounts, very heartily for the happy time accord cord an appreciation of the Hongkong There were no questions, and the reed as, and we trust that it will not be Government's action in writing to Lon- solution was then put to the meeting and the last opportunity we shall have of don in support of our application and pointing out the necessity of our getting Mr. DA SILVA proposed, and Mr. Geoss be sure that we carry away with us

unanimously carried.

spending so enjoyable a epsell. You may Sm,Following the invitation of the delivery of the plant as soon as War seconded, that the appointment of the and lasting memories of the Institute and us happy Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak that some more! requirements will

will permit Such repre Hon. Mr. O. E Anton as director all connected with it. In conclusion wo games should be sent to him to complete sentation will no doubt bear fruit in suc the Committee of the Constitutional Ro make any predictions as to when the

And this was unanimously wish whole-hearted success to the Mis time, but it le useless in the meantime to form Association, I would suggest thas every saction of the community should although I hope it will be much earlier ton of Mr. Ho Fook, seconded by LEUNG creasing prosperity will bless the oran A. O. Lang end 8. H. Dodwell sions to Seamen and the splendid work North Point Station will be completed.

which it is carrying on throughout the leted were re-elected Directors on the propcal world, we sincerely trust that ever in have at least one representative on the than at present seems possible now TAG PO Committer to show the ananimity of the whole Colony in supporting this

itation and its workers es time goes on. to propose the adoption of the Bernard Brown was

was re-elected and so enable a so indispensable service needed reform.

port and accounts as presented, and The people should have a voice in after it has been second d I shall auditor at a remuneration of $400, or the more adequately bring the Light and matters relating to public interest, and, nicased to answer any questions which proposition of My OZORIO, seconded by joy to those who go down to the Sea in

MY BAPTISTAHOE we hope this new Association will receive shareholders may desire to put

ships, Every good wish for your health, This was all the business, and the Chair happiness and prosperity. duo consideration from the Imperial Mr. HANCOCK, in seconding, said man announced that dividend warrants This was signed by twenty-eight of the Hovernment-Yours, etc.,

i on Monday,

mirers."

Jong-

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