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THE HONGKONG DAILY FREES MONDAY MAY 18TH

ST. PATRICK'S SCOLETY, SHANGHAI

A STORMY MEETING.

PATRIOTIC LEAGUE

OF

BRITONS. SHANGHAI, THE CONSUL GENERAL ADVO. CATES A VOLUNTARY

* INCOME-TAX,

1918.

With regard to current year's working, 1 am afraid that owing to the greatly increased cost of coal, oil fuel, and stores generally it is unlikely that results will he up to the standard of those for the period under review, but if it is still pos

COMPANY MEETING HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LT The twenty ninth ordinary anceting the Hongkong Electric Company, Ltd., was held at the offices of the Company St. George's Building, on Saturday, at noon Mr. A. O. Lang presided, and Bible to get ordinary maintenance suj there wore present:-The Hon. Sir Paul plica there should be no very great fall- Chater, OMG and the Hon. Mr. Ding off in earnings I should be failing Landale (Directors), Messia. R. Hancock, in my duty were I to emit this oppor to Cheung Shiu, Ho Kwong, Leung Yan tunity of acknowledging, the help and assistance which this Company has re- P, Leung Wing Bang, To Tso Hing, 0. Baptista, L. E. Osorio, and Mr. Graham (manager)

A stormy meeting of St. Patrick's Society, Shanghai, was held at the Palace Hotel on May 3rd.

At the annual general meeting of the The purpose of the meeting was to Shanghai Branch of the Patriotic League pass the following resolution :

of Britons on May 3rd, Sir Bverard St. Patrick's Society of Shanghai,Fer, the British Consul-General, said comprising trishmen of all denominations,

the essential idea of the League was to view with grave concern the attitude in onable them to give to the coatry what Ireland towards helping to win the war.

was its due in a monetary sense, Just It is directly assisting the enemy and as a good many had gone home and given bringing the name of Irishmen into dis. their all for their country, so those who repute throughout the world. We strung were out here and had means were ex ly urge Irishmen to compose their differ pected to use the League for x contributing ences quickly and help avert the far to the vast national needs of the country greater danger from outside which Soldiers and sailors who came out here threatens Ireland's very existence as a

from home, especially officers who had antion."

been at the front, wore very upt at first to complain. They said Why, Shang- hai is going on just as usual with not a | To pay a dividend of $2.25 per sign of war about it! That was merely share on 10,000 shares.

superficial view of the situation, but To pay a bonus of 75 cents per

The resolution was passed unanimously and with cathusiasm, but in the sending of the same as a telegram to the Premior lay the debate.

Mr. Simms President of the Society, still it did seem that they in Shanghai said:

might do a little more.

For the second time during this great world war we have met together for the purpose of protesting against the attitude of our country towards helping to bring | the war to a speetly and successful con-

elusion.

The CHAIRMAN said: The nett prout mounts to $670,356.78, to which has to be added $113,750.11 brought forward from inst year, making a total of $684,106.59 available for distribution, and this your directors recommend be disposed of as follows:-

share

To place to rezerve ...............

.8135,000.00

To write off plant for deprecia-

tion

To write off new property ac

count for depreciation To write off furniture account

Yor dopreciation

To pay a bonus to staff To carry forward to next ne-

count

45,000,00

100,000.00

200,000.00

70,000,00

ceived from the Hongkong Government

in connection with our applications to the authorities in London for permission. to export such material as is necessary for maintenanes requirements, and which are highly appreciated. With these few. remarks I beg to propose the adoption of the report and accounts, as presented.

The speaker then went on to refer to the movement that was originally made for introducing for Britons in Chin the income-tax. The idea was that voluntary contributions were really as inequitable as voluntary enlistment, and most people At this critical juncture when the enemy preferred that there should be some sort is putting forth another of his gigaatio of compulsion about the contribution, so efforts to destroy our freedom and to that everyone should put their shoulder render us no longer masters of our own to the wheel. The matter was considered

nsters of ou destiny, all classes and sections of the in London and turned down because of Allied peoples with the exception of the constitutional questions which would Ireland are fired to greater efforts to avert he raised. It was a pity that, it had failed the danger which threatens us. In

difficult, he France and Flanders the greatest attack thought, for a good many people in on liberty the world has over seen is in Shanghai to decide what was their duty progress, but, thank God, a greater defence in the matter. He suggested that there is there to withstand it. On that defence might be voluntary taxation through the alone depends the freedom of the world, Longue and pointed out, su far as he and if Ireland does not give her whole could estimate from the taxes he paid hearted support to that defence the inhimself and those paid by his staff, that ference is that she does not want freedom with all allowances and deductions the She is making the grievous blunder of tax would work out in a place like this trying to make it a condition that her at about 10 per cent. of a man's income the past of liberally writing down plant approve of the contribution of $6,000 to

altogether. It was

...very

fear.

In seconding the motion, Mr. R. Han- cock said: It is my privilege for the second year in succession to second the adoption of the report and accounts of this Company Last year I stated that 1016 was a record for the Company, but" 1817 has eclipsed this record, the net. proft being about $70,000 better, a state of affairs. on which I think the General. Agents and all those connected with the management of the Company are to be heartily congratulated. I am sure the 563.05 allocation of the profits will meet with 12,500.45 the full approval of all shareholders, who have long since come to recognise this -121,042.80

stock as one of the soundest investment 3684,106.69 stocks in the Colony. The conservative last year, and I trust the return of $ building up its reserve and writing Dividend and bonus are the same as policy of strengthening the Company by per share will meet with approval. The off plant is in no small way respon that fund up to $300,000, will no doubt so long us the management continue in addition of $100,000 to reserve, bringing sible for this state of affairs, and commend itself to all prudent share the future the excellent policy laid down holders. Writing off plant is a little by them in the past there is nothing to excess of what was approprinted for th samo purpose last year but the incrense advisable, mainly on account of the heavy wear and tear to which the machinery is at present being subjected The policy which has been pursued in

is, without question, responsible to a which the Company is to-day, and I trust great extent for the sound condition in

that it may long continue to have the Pproval of shareholders. Owing to the war, combined with the high rates of freedom of the world against Prussian freight now ruling as the result thereof militorism. It is very unfortunate that steel work and other materials for the the position with regard to the plant for buildings have cost more than was the now North Point Station is no mere ginally estiansted, and that accounts for year, but the delay has been fully ex satisfactory than it was this time last a considerable proportion of the sum plained by the Chairman With the over- A Voice Do you deny us the right of written off new property. The bonus to

taxed Wanchai Station we must expect the ballet?

Another Voice-Threats had been male staff has been well earned, as a great deal is due to the staff for the extra work occasional lapses, but I think great credit powerful at the committee meeting. adversary to press my claim, especially was widespread. It amounts to intimida.additional daties have been cheerfully and is approved by shareholders. Last The report of over-time has been necessary. The thrown on their shoulders, and that the when I know that if he is beaten tion."

suggested bonus to them is well earned, year I said in my concluding remarka the war would be over. that I hoped by the time we met again. Unfortunately, The

ment.

full help to win the war will be available where it was Tls, 500 per month and in- in return for a form of domestic govern- crease or decrease by one per cent. for ment which meets with her approval, every Tla, 100 it was above or bolow that overlooking the fact that her freedom amount. That was roughly what the depends on the winning of the war and people at home were paying, mostly on not on any particular form of govern

their gross incomes. He threw it out It would be difficult to realize how any

as a suggestion to the members of the people can make such an extraordinary blunder at this stage, and I think a League, as it would tend to make con- vinced of the ability of the Allied Fowo that were adopted. not far wrong in saying that, feeling consciences quite easy if some such idea to secure the world's freedom without her full help, Ireland is using the present situation for her own aclfish ends.

If I long to have something which some. one else passesaus, would I take advant age of bio being engaged in a life and death struggle with

wa

and shouts of This is not a Home Bulement of this extra remuneration. There meeting.")

is one other item in the accounts to which I desire to make reference, and that is the danation of $3,000 to War Charities. In

The

|

The demand for electricity, not only for lighting purposes, but also for motive power, is increasing steadily all the time, and constant expenditure is necessary to keep a plant like ours up to date. All shareholdera will unanimously

War Charities made again in the past

their opinion when I say it is not only year, and I am sure I am only voicing

in some way those who are defending the a pleasure but a duty to be able to help

this hope has not been realized.

Aght for the freedom of the world still on, but I feel sure that if the Allies remain steadfast to their purpose, and when our latest ally, America, the greatest her force into the fray, the tide will turn,

shadows the world will emerge a brighter day brighter because right will have prevailed at last against might, and the freedom of

peace-loving peoples will again have been restored

The

motion was carried unanimously. The

appointment of the Hon. Mr. Landale to the Board of Directors was CHEUNG SHIU, Reconded by Mr, R. HẠN- approved: cn the proposal of Mr. La

by that powerful adversary what Bomeone azid something about taking and conscientiously performed, and

desire to obtain is no longer in sides. We are all on the side of the therefore hope you will sanction the pay existence while there is every prospect of Empire. (Applause from all quarters, my being wiped out of existence in turn No, gentlemen, there is only one com mon tenso course for Ireland to follow, and that is to give her whole-hearted up America, tried to smooth things

Mr. J. J. Keegan, as an Irishman from port to knock out the powerful adversary and help preserve that which she holds meeting like this could not have taken dearest, ber liberty, thus securing the place in America, said Mr. Keegan, there addition to this contribution the Conduracy in the world, is able to put would have been no question. The resoluz. paty has supplied light and fittings free and from the darkness which now over- foundation on which to build her unition would have been passed in five of charge to pumerous entertainments in form of Government

As I have said before from this chair minutes and everyone would have gone we Irishnen in

about their business. For 50 or 60 years aid of war funds, and I feel certain no are bound to point Ching out to our countrymen at home the folly America had been lending dollars, sm shareholder will object to the assistance of their present attitude. At this stage American regiment to leave for France give both in money and by service.

pathy and help to Ireland. hrst there is only one we must be heart and on open. That is, had been the 69th New York, nonly Irish.

soul with the Alles

With regard to the North Point Station, whatever means we have Why drag out the question over remarks and help them at our disposal. Any one of us who fals that had been misconstrued? Home Rule 1 am sorry there is nothing encouraging short of this attitude is an enemy. Those is a secondary consideration now and if to report. When addressing you last who are not with us are against us.

all are not united we will get the kind There is no middle course. Ireland must make up her mind quickly and it is our fervent hope that even at this eleventh bour she may go down to history as harding of this telegram was a test of ready for shipment when it was coal. C.M.C., to the Board of Directors, was ing put her whole strength on the side Simms replied that there was no expresing apparently become more acute in the

loyalty, someone started to say, when Mr. mandeered, and, conditions at Home hayroposed by Mr. Ho KWONG, seconded of right and justice to defend our civilizasion of Inyalty, simply an expression of

by Mr. LEUNG YAU Po, and carried

Mr. C. Bernard Brown was re-elected tion and to avenge the utter wrongs in view. He had no political views and poi interval, I think we can resign ourselves auditor for the ensuing year, at a re- flicted on innocent and helpless people.

May those who coms after us never have tios had not entered and must be.

e kept to the fact that delivery will not be ob- of Mr. Ozono, seconded by Mr BAPTISTA

muneration of $400 on the proposition say, that when Ireland was beckoned out.

There

several speakers who tained until after the war is over.

The CHAIRMAN-That is all the business, civilization of our patron Saint she re-opped the resolution on the ground that view of our urgent needs your directors ready and may be had on application.

gentlemen, Dividend warrants are now the telegram was not strong enough, and plied we are too busy with our own when it was finally ruled by the chairman decided to try and secure the necessary Mr. Simmathen proposed the resolution, the resolution and then on the sending en account of supplier's inability to that the meeting ought frst to vote on machinery from America, hut, principally which was acconded by Mr. Gibson. Then of it as a telegram to the Premier, the furnich any guarantee in respect of de the trouble started. Mr. J. Egan said resolution was passed unanimously on a that certain threats had been made the show of hands after 15 minutes of talk. effect of which was intimidation and Ire wished to move that the voting on the

livery, nothing has so far eventuated. Then the question of the telegram came We are not disposed to enter into any resolation be by ballot and not by show stand that the resolution be telegraphed agreement without obtaining some under up Mr. Simms firmly adhering to the of hands When pressed for an explando no telegram would be tent, and the taking as to time of delivery; 16 may tion Mr. Egan read from a paper What Home Rulers insisting that a new form interest you to know, however, that purported to be remarks made by a men should be drawn up. ber of the commities at n committee ing to the effect that any one who opposed the resolution would be a marked man. Mr. Trueman, Vice-President, zaid that similar remarks in substance had been made by him, but his meaning had been misinterpreted.

loino ruls Poland has. Let's get toge year I mentioned that the new plant had co ther as Irishmen

The re-appointment of the Hon. Mr. There had been a suspicion that the

en more than one occasion actually been D. Landal and Sir Paul Chater,

to

on to come over and help defend the old

affairs.

meet

A

were

Finally

the quee

In

he sent to-day was put to tion whether or not the message should negotiations are still proceeding on the Home Rulers had claimed the line in

Tote The lines that if shipment is not effected

opportune; it would be better to wait within a stated period we shall have the until the Government had granted Home eption of cancelling any contract entered Rule and then send the message

COMPANY REPORT.

PEAK TRAMWAYS CO., LTD.

The Directors" report for the year end- The net great for the twelve ing 20th April, 1918, states:-

tors fees and general pr

months after deducting dirge

ngers remuneration, and pro- viding for loss on subsidiary and silver coins, amount to...$26,404.13.

To which has to be added the halance brought forward from last account

He did not believe that A show of hands vots gave the result into. As you are aware, Wanchai Power any man would have the courage to op 39 to 20. As there was no decision the Station is now taxed almost beyond taking available for appropria. pcse it, if he did he would certainly be room was divided and another count made a marked man

call this meeting? This is the rankest kind of Prussianism, Mr. Trueman, con- tinuing, explained the meaning was that,

with

Basyer

This

+

2,541.03

those opposed would be marked men boa resolution which would have met downs have occurred, though I am glad ried to a new profit and less account.

Zoul

tion

..$28,046.09 A Voice. If a marked man then why lined up against the cach side wis capacity, and under existing conditions

same result Then

The directors recommend that & divi and counteri it is quite impossible to give the plant end at the rate of 7 per cent, per annum une-two-three military fashion, and the

Je paid to shareholders, absorbing $21,000, draw-40-40 anything like a thorough overhaul. Dar that $5,000 Le transferred to reserve fund, meant deadlock,

and Mr. Ling the past few months several break and that the balance of 82,543.08 be car- O'Driscoll thought to

a offer causo everyone not with the Allies is pul

solu marked minna

to say none were of a serious nature. It Anton resigned from the Board of Direc

During the year the Heu. Mr. C the cupport of the meeting Mr. Egan. To remove all suspicion of That St. Patrick's Society of Shang is almost inevitable that there may be tors on leaving the Colony, and his place

imms You are out

are out of order hai rejoices at the prospect of an early occasions in the future when consumers was filled by the Hon. Mr. David Landale. This is a matter that was mentioned in al arceds and classes cheerfully to accept will be temporarily inconvenienced by pang's Articles of Association, Dr. JAW

Irish settlement and urges Irishmen of

In accordance with rule 73 of the Com committee meeting, it is not before this all war measures considered near by being without light; I trust, however, no Gubbay, the Hon. Sir CP Chater moeting We are here for a purpose the Government in the interests of the trouble of any magnitude will manifest CMG, and the Hon. Mr. David Landale Noble, Mr. J. Scott Harston, Mr 0.8. Mr. Truemar had no ides his remark Empire and Ireland Inte would be misinterpreted; the mutter

But it was then too late. The mosting itself end that it will be found possible retire. Mr. J. Scott Harston, Mr. C this meeting. The motion is not in order to put, to meet again. Esme day next

(Continued at foot of nezt column)

GMG and the Hon. Mr. David Landale offer themselves for reclection.

should be taken up with him and not att had adjourned before the resolution could to carry on without any undue interrup Gubbay. Hon. Sir, C. P. Chater,

week Daily News.

tion.