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THE DUTCH EAST INDIES. THEIR RAPID DEVELOPMENT.

[CONTRIBUTED.]

One of the compensations of life in Hongkong is the opportunity which it affords for meeting men of all nations Europeans, Asiatics and Americans of varying characteristics are to be numbered not only among the residents but also among the numerous visitors who pass through.

SHIPBUILDING IN JAPAN REMARKABLE GROWTH OF THE

INDUSTRY.

Up to the first half of 1915 the ship building industry of Japan was rather in a stali way, and the dockyards having locks for the construction of vessels of over 1,000 tons numbered only nine, thing then being the Mitsubishi, Kawa waki, Duke Ironworks, Fuji-Naga Ono, Uraga, and Kuchiki dockyards. On account of the remarkable prosperity in

A few days ago the writer was sitting the shipping trade that has since prevail

CANTON NEWS.

{BY COURTESY OF THE CHUNG NOOI

SAN FO

CANTON, August 21st. The Private Secretary and adviser of ex-President Li Yuan-hung arrived in Canton yesterday. They went to visit the Local Authorities and other notable per sons with a special and secret errand.

Chan Ping kwan bas issued an order for the 3rd division, commanded by

Chang Kai-yu, to be despatched as soort

HONGKONG CRIMINAL

SESSIONS.

MISSING BOY

At the Hongkong, Criminat Sessions yesterday, a Chinese woman was charged with kidnapping de five-year-old boy of her sister.

Mr. H. Wakeman (Crown Solicitor)" prosecuted, and the prisoner, who was not defended, entered a plea of not guilty.

The evidence wont to show that, the

prisoner, some time in July, went to live

with her sister in the West Point dis A bolegram from Tong Kaiyewtrict, and, while here, she looked after

in his office when a visiting card wased, however, the shipbuilding industry as possible to Hunan, brought in. The address on it was in undergone a great development in

Batavia, and the name of the visitor waJapan, 17 new dockyards such as those of (Tuchun of Yunnan) bas ixen received by the boy. One day the prisoner said she

When, he introduced obviously Dutch.

mself it was clear that, he could speak English fluently. He professed great admiration for Hongkong, which he called "a wonderful place." He wanted to know all about its history, its trade and its finances. He was only "passing through," but he evidently wished to make the most of his time

moshina, Barima, Harata Asano, and the Authorities in Canton stating that In 1914 the the Peking Government has obtained big Binge, being established. new ships built totalled 86,000 tons and loans by declaring war, with Germany in 1913 the figure was 50,000, while it in- and getting money without the consent creased to 108,000 tons in 1916. This year of Parliament. The telegram adds that the total tonnage of newly built steamers the Peking Government is hastening the

was going to Youmati, and that she would like to take the boy with her. *This she did, bat, upon her return, the boy was nos with her, and he has not been seen since. The woman alleged that she took the boy to Yaumati and back, and that

is expected to amount to a matter of separation of the North and South and when she was passing under a verandah, 00,000 tons.

imperilling the peace of the Far Easton her way home, a man passed between Tong requests the Authorities to telegraph her and the boy, and that wliers the man protests to Peking.

The following particulars of the more recent shipbuilding enterprice in Japan are supplied by the Japan Chronicle:

The Asano Dockyard Co., which was established a few months ago at Tsurumi, Kanagawa prefecture, by Mr. Asano President of the Toyo Kisen Kaisha, has now setting up two four stocks and four. The workers at the yards number 3.000, and the management plan to build altogether 120,000 tons of large steamers before the end of the year,

Chon Ping-kwan visited the Kwoon Yum Mountain yesterday, and made a careful inspection of the foris.

Many telegrams have been received from the provinces wishing success to the forthcoming Parliament.

General Lung Chai-kwong is paying very special attention to Kingchow. It is said that he has bought 500 barrels of coment to build 13 additional forts. and his troops are busily engaged in

When he appeared to be more or less satisfied with the information placed a his disposal, it seemed only fair that he should impart some ideas from his own stock of knowledge. Batavia must be a place full of interest, and Hongkong does quite a considerable trade with the Dutch East Indies. It might be possible to

The Yokohatan Dockyard is about to find out whether economic progress is tncrease its capital to about Y. 10,000,000, and engage the services of Dr. Imaoka, taking place, and it would be as well to

an authority on shipbuilding. The com- learn, at first, hand, what the Dutch think pany will specialize in building vessels of the natives and the problems concerned of 1,000 or 2,000 tons, and will operate in

conjunction with the Asuno Dockyard.

The Yokohama Engine and Ironworks with the government of their Empire in

was purchased for Y.1,000,000 by Mr. After the declaration of war with the Pacific. Their possessione lying Uchida Shinya, of the Uchida Kisen Kai Gurmany was officially transmitted to He will build new yards at Sen Canton, the Germans appeared to become tween Singapore and Australia may be ha only the relic of a once glorious Colonial Jaku-cho, Kanagawa prefecture, and ar

rangements are being made to build one alarmed. They held a meeting in the Empire, but they are valuable now that steamer of 12,000 tons, two 8,000-ton ves-Dutch Consulate, and requested the Dutch The Ishikawashima Dockyard Co. has Consul to appeal to the Local Authorities science has shown the white men how to sels, and two 3,000 ton vessela.

wealth of the increased its capital from Y-2,010,000 to for defence. They also sent a lise of exploit the natural

Y.6,000,000, in order to extend its opera tropics.

A VISIT TO GERMANY.

It may be best to reproduce, as accurately as possible, the words of the rather juvenile Dutchman who said that he had been resident. "in India " as he called Java and her sister islands--for twenty-three years.

We

"I have just returned from Europe," he said. "I was one of a deputation to the Queen of Holland, with whom we had andiesce. I was the only Dutchmy The uthers were natives of Java. went by sea to Gibraltar, where we were stopped by the blockade, so we travelled through Spain, France, Switzerland and Germay into Holland,"

This was news indeed. "I Germany feeling the pinch" in the question in the minds of all of us who hope to witness an early collapse nur enemies.

this work.

tions. The Uraga Dockyard Co. has also their names, stating that they are not in taken a similar step.

Mr. Fujiyama Raita, the newly elected any way connected with the naval or Chairman of the Tokio Chamber of Com-military services, and therefore they merce and President of the Das Nippon should be wall treated and exempted Sugar Co., is engaged in the establish- tent of a dockyard company called the from internment. Nagoya Zazensbo with a capital of from Y.3,000,000 to Y. 1,000,000. I will build wooden vessels to begin with.

The Osaka Yogyo Kaisha, engaged in the ceramic industry, has also decided to undertake ship building, and contem plates building three steamers of 2,000 tons each by August of next year. Nagoya Kisen Kaisha, which was recently established, also has under consideration plan to take up a shipbuilding under

taking

The

“SERVICES ENTERTAIN-

MENT FUND." .

The following subscriptions to the above fund have been received by the Treasurer during the week ending August 21st, and

The Matsuda Dockyards, recently estare gratefully acknowledged: Lished by Mr. Mntaudu, of the Matsuda Brought forward Seisakusho, is building a few steamers of A. H. Skelton... 1,500 tons each.

Committer, Hongkong Volun- teers, per Major Wakeman ... C. E

The Asabi Dockyards, on the Kidzu- capital. of guwa, near Osaka, with a Y. 1,000,000, #re arranging to build steabiers of From 3,000 to 5,000 ms.

It appears that this contre of learning will be placed, probably, at Gojyakata, in the centre of Jaya. There is plenty of money to make a good commencement, and a great deal has coom from Holland. The instruction will be in Dutch.

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T. Arthur

H. Murray Bain

A. J. W. Hosser

W, M. Humphreys Donnelly & Whyte R. S. D. M. Ross A. Wells

Andrew Forbes W. S. Brown "The object," continued my acquaint. ance, is to keep the young Javanese in J. G. Maxou their own country. Formerly they went. M. Gordon R. Sutherland to Holland and wasted their time.

R. Hancock It was the old story: There are

P. C. Potty

They are in a very bad way," con- It is the Dutch traveller. tintird -diffienit to abtain food, and the "coffee"

is hot coffer, but made out of sak nuts. It is very nasty. There is no angar, only saccharins. We were advised to take bod from Switzerland. It is very dread. ful to see the large number of perman

utly disabled- mum without legs un quite a number of young Chinese 10. L. Leask

the coast ports of China, and even in arms and eyes. Everywhere the peop! Peking, who have gone to America and Ex. Telegraph-Europeau

Staff Europe, and who have wasted not only

A. E. Sedgwick long for peace."

their time, but their substance.

"There are schools in Java in which R. M. Dyer............ English is the language of instruction," proceeded my visitor, and no doubt Carried forward Chinese students come

your

*--Monthly Subscription.. There are Luiversity in Hongkong.

-Donation. about half-a-million Chinese in India,' and they very much desire #dneation."

He had decided opinions about the end of the war, and as they are the same as we have in Hongkong it is unnecessary to enumerate then.

Then the conversation drifted bark again to Java, and the new Far East He had recently visited Japan, and the economic development of that country had astonished him. More surpriss were in store for him in Shanghai, and he commented upon the output of the Japanese cotton mills, and the fact that the Municipal Council at Shanghai now includes among its members a Japanese "It is wonderful, the progress of the last few years," he said, "especially their Bystem of education and their industrial development. It is a pattern for the natives of Java."

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"But what about the wealth of the place are they working the wines and taking full advantage of the opportunities for cultivating crops?

It is being done," came the reply. "Especially is water-power being utilised, for generating electric-power. There is a great deal of water-power, and already plang are prepared for the electrification of the steam railways,”

AFTER THE WAE.

had gone, the boy was nowhere to be

secu.

Some of the witnesses stated that when the woman came back and told this story they did not believe her, and, after a fruitless search for the boy, they gave information to the police, and the woman was arrested.

The mother, of the boy said that when her sister (the prisoner) expreised a desire to take the boy to Yaumati ala: demurred, but the prisoner said, "It's all right, I will bring him back." This witness- also expressed the opinion that the prisoner's brother had taken the Boy, and that the prisoner was merely a dupe,

jury

After bearing further evidence, the returned an unanimous verdict of "not guilty," and the woman was this- charged.

COMPANY REPORT.

HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD.

The report of the directors to be pre- sented at the ordinary half-yearly meeting of shareholders, to be held at the Com- pany's Hotel on September 1st, states ---

The proft on working account for the half year ended 30th June amounted to $100,711.01 as compared with $102,298.1! for the corresponding period of 1916, being a decrease of $1,510.50.

The profit and loss account, including $2,013,89

10.00 the sum of $12,493.32 brought forward from 31st December, 1910, shows a credit 238.62 100.0 balance of $143,334.98, which the directors 5.00 recommond should be apportioned as 6.00 follows:

3.00

5.00

To pay a dividend of 8 per share on 20,000 shares

$ 00,000,00

5.00

To transfer to repairs and re-

10.00

newals account.......

20,000.00

28.00

To write off steam launch ...

1,000.00

10,00

To carry forward to

new

5.00

account.

62,334.98

5.00

5.00 Mr. Francis Maitland retires by 10.00 rotation from the Directorate, but offers 23.00 himself for re-election.

HONGKONG TRAMWAY, CO., LTD

5.00

5.00

3.00

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This Your .. Last Year Decrease

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Receipt Aggregate

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5.2.744 $442,015 18.022 476,700

6,270

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34,885

T. ROBINSON

(General Secretary). F. G. B. HASTINGS, R.N.

(Naval Secretary).

C. L. COOPER-HENT, C.F.

(Military Bec. and Treasurer).

UNITED STATES' FAR EASTERN TRADE.

America's trade with China and Japan marked superiority over The Board of

It is a rich country with the pos sibility of a great future. We know how has established much the Germans wanted to annex it that of Great Britain.

1s is not improbable that, they succeeded Trade returns for the first three months in thoroughly alarming the Dutch. It in

certain that they will attempt to take a of the calendar year show that the exports prominent part in the commerce of these of the United Kingdom to China amount tropical islands when the war is over.

THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF MACAO VOLUNTEER CORPS.

In celebration of the third anniversary of the Macao Volunteer Corps, and of the 68th anniversary of the taking of Passaleao Fort by the late Col. Mesquita, a very elaborate drawn up,

From damus has been to sunset the 25th inst. will be kept as a grand gala day. A contingent of the Hongkong Polico Reserve, with their

band have been invited to attend and join the grand parade. At night there will be illumina

Wreaths will be laid upon the tions. graves of the late Macus hero, Col, inhabitants of the Colony, Mesquita, and his colleagues by the

HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE.

One never quite knows how impressions of a country not visited are formed. My own ideas about Java were; appar ently, all wrong, The natives always seemed to me to be an idle people, with a rather loose outlook on life, and a There will not be many places where they ed to about $11,000,000, or rather less than fixed determination to do as little work will be allowed even a footing, but where; $3,700,000 a month against America's as possible. It is a fact that poor they do settle they will work, and work established-average of $4,500,000 a month.

COMPANY PARADES. Chinese have emigrated to the Dutel hard.

The British exports to Japan for the East Indies and have made fortunes there. There are fine motor roads and many

Central Station Uniform will not than $2,500,000 a month against America's

be worn. Fall in at 5.45 p.m That seemed to suggest that the Javanese modern conveniences in the Far Eastern three months were only $7,400,000 or less The following parades will take place at were less industrious than the immig Colonies of Holland. All the Eurasinar average of $10,500,000. In the matter oWednesday, August 22nd. No. 1 Section.

the two the tradé are considered Dutch, and there are ** Oh ! no," said the man who had lived racial problems that will require tactful but more large on the American Thursday, August 23rd-No. 2 Company. amongst them. "The natives are really handling if they are to be solved without side, America's monthly average to Chins No exemption from there parades is to be

3RD ANNIVERSARY OF MACAO VOLUNTEER. very enterprising. They are most anxious friction. These thoughts were passing being $7,500,000 as compared with the granted except by the undersigned.

COEPS. to learn. It is only during the last few through my mind when my visitor re British $4,000,000, while from Japan the American monthly average of imports has years that efforts have been made by the marked- Government to encourage them. There is I think we can show much progress been 310,700,000 against a British average a good system of more or less elementary in India, but there is no place like of only 87,000,000. All the above figures education. Next year there will be tam Hongkong: It is wonderful what you are gold.Hillard's Review menced the nucleus of a University English have done in so short a time in. I would be called, at first, the Royal this Colony," High School of Engineering, and in it The fact that the remark was addressed, It was the hour of the homeward will be taught Civil, Mechanical and to a man with a sense of humour saved rush, and the Tube lift was uncomfort Mining Engineering. We want to show my Dutch ajusintance & great deal of ably crowded. Ah, well," gasped the the natives how to use machinery and trouble. A Ecoteman would have argued Invincible Optimist, when we've all rations for a month or two enable them to study science."

and made gael elaborate explanations been on

IRISH thore'll be more root everywhere. (Continued at foot of next molumn)

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The

Saturday, August 25th, will be under Detachment proceeding to Macao on the Command of Chief Inspector D'Almads, who will issue such orders. from time to time as contingency mea call for.

BTÆKNWTH

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August 21, 1917.

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