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HONGKONG GENERAL CHAM- BER OF COMMERCE, CHINESE LANGUAGE › SCHOOL.

Mr. E A. M. Williama, the Secretary of the Hongkong General Chamber of Comaree, writes:

• I have pleasure in attaching Kereto a copy of Dr. Pearce's report in connection with the frat Final Examination of pupils of the Advanced Class,

COMPANY REPORTS.

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FEJDAY, MAY 18TH, 1919.

BRITISH TRADERS' INSURANCE

CO., LTD....

The report of the Directors of the British Traders Insurance Cp..." Ltd., for presentation to the shareholders Fat the 33rd "ordinary meeting on Mag

end, states :---

The Board has now to lay before the shareholders a balance sheet containing

It may be recalled that the School sammary of the property and liabilities opened in November, 1916, with 40 of the Company on the 31st December: students. Owing to the interchange of 1913, and a statement of accounts, to staffs on the east and depletion consegether with the sterling equivalents, tr quent upon war conditions, only 5 of the original members have presented them the same date. selves for the Final Examination.

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GOVERNOR "O-N CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM

SIR ARTHUR YOUNG'S VIEWS,

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Sir Arthur Young, High Commissioner of the F.M.S., made some interestige remarks on Council representation, up a farewell dinner given to him recently at Kuala Lumpur, by the F.M. S. Chamber ef Cormeree,

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The Chairman (the Hon Mr. R. P.

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ALLEGED · FORGING. OF A

DEED.

"WEALTHY CHINESE WOMAN CHARGED.

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A caso which treated a great deal of interest among the wealthier class, of, Chinese was heard by Mr. B. E. Lindsell,

the Magistracy. yesterday, when Leung Wai Ching. a woman of smart

·Appearance, ・ was charged with: (1) Clodd), said, inter alin: There are to abetting and procuring some personi ut- matters of importance which I whald known" ty forge un indenture of desire to ventilate on this occasion. At mortgage, dated June 19th, 1918, ."par- the recent annual meeting of the Chamber pocting to be made between one Ip Sze of Commerce, I drew attention to the To Shi, the complainant, a

Chinese advantage which would result if the woman, and Shui Tat Hin, and dispor- Colonial Office could be induced

ing of same knowing it to be forged; and appoint an Advisory Committee an Malayan matters, that committee to be

(2) abetting, counselling, and procuring composed of ex-officials and non-oficials poll, dated June 18th, purporting it to some person unknown to forge a deed from this country. There must be many occasions when the particular officials To Shi, to the defendant, and trying to be a Power of Attorney from one Ip Sze the Colonial Office, in whose caro Malay dispose of the same knowing it to be affairs are placed must

need expert advice, and there must be also occasions forged contrary to Sections 99 and 19 when the Government of this country

of Ordinance No. 4 of 1865. 199,000.00 must feel it would be an advantage to

The Board recommends that this sim

appropriated as follows:

1917 Arenung, -After payment of the Since the original class started, new inteřin dividend of $ per share and the classes have been opened and no doubt bonus of 20 per cent to contributors these in time will turn out proficient paced at the last annual meeting, there students, but even faking into, considera-romains a balance of $1,561,208.72, as per tion war conditions, the falling off in annexed stäternunt.

tendance is disappointing, and is de- serving of serious attention by those firms we are confused, as my d'ommitte», iş, that a knowledge of the vernacular is not only desirable in the case of those whe have something in self to the Chinese, but An in the coming days of increangly keen competition, may becoties an essential part of the qualifications of commercial man.

The study of any Chinese dialect un- doubtedly means hard work and much sacrifice "of time, buth Business and lei-An sure, but the reward is great for the firm and should be made so for the employee.

Now that so many young men are arriving in the Colony, same to rejoin their old Brms, and still mere who are Taking their first acquaintings with the Far East, it behoves employers to make it a condition of service that their em plays should study the language-

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The niges of thaw who have success- fully passed their examination and obtained critifcates of proficiency area. Mossts. A. K."MacKenzie (Messrs. Reiss & Co.). F. Bevington and K. S. Morrison (Messrs. Bendley & Co. Lig). D. K. Moss and A. W. Smith (Messrs. Alex Ross & Co.), and my Committee feel that the occasion is one worthy of mutual con- gratulation and publicity.

A Bual dividend to share- holders of $ per share on 24,000 shares

addition to reserve fund of £3.20 GR. Ad at exchange JM. 47-16d. in order th. bring the fund, after coa version of the silver reserve fund into sterling at ex- change s. 47-10d.. up to £185,000

addition to the insur and fund of C120,000 at ex- ehange 3, 47-16d......... To write of leasehold pro- party account £3.000 at ex- change 3 47-10d... To carried forward to underwriting suspense ac- "count to close the account

for the year or

Tenzo

$9,075,4-

816,411/20 $7,581,208.79

Mr. E. E. Davidson prosecuted and bave men at home knowing this country Mr. W. E, L. Shenton appeared for the who could put the Colonial Office wise.defance. to use in Americanism, when ideas are at variance.

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second

The case was adjourned till this after-

Mro-Davidson made a long statement to the effect that complainant bought a The second matter is one on which com-property for $10,000. the money being 30,911.00 ment has been insistent, particularly of let her by her husband, and subsequent

late, namely the recognition by the 1 mortgaged it to a Mr. Soarea for Government of the right of representative$8,000. The defendant, who is a relative public bodies to the nomination of mem-

of the complainant, is alleged to have bers to the Federal Council. I can assure complainant and by this means to have persuaded another woman to impersonate you, sir, this is a matter on which this executed another mortgage on the same Chamber and I believe other public property for $8,500. It is said that bodies, feel strongly, You have often defendant represented to the said that Government welcomes criticisin mortgage that she held in Power of of the right kind, but that criticism would Attorney from complainant. be encouraged and strengthened if it.

were backed with the knowledge that certain public bodies have the right to a share in the Government. This Chamber is established for the protection of a parti cular interest. but we are not limited in views, and pur actions and "advice are at

At the Magistracy, yesterday," before all times stimulated by the desire to con

Mr. B. E. Lindsell. F Chineno WAK sider the general welfare of the country charged with snatching a purse, contain- A true conception of this view we knowing 3, from another Chinese. ber upon the Government. must strengthen the claim of this Cham Complainant stated that after chang-

In the course of

ing some money he was walking along Arthur Young.

see that the left coat pocket. Turning round, he no to the representa ticed defendant running away. When com tion of recognised public bodies on the Frequently and I

daresay what I am

1918 Account -The balance of working recount on the 31st December, 1015, was 82.988.102.41, as per annexed statement.

the

noon.

PURSE SNATCHING.

Chairman haar speech, SirMorrison Road, when he feet a tug at hin |

The Board recommends that an interim dividend of $6 per share be paid to share holders, absorbing $144,000 and that bonus of 20 per cent be paid to con- tributors, naheorbing about $125,000, and that the remainder be carried forward. As a matter of generai interest, I would E. Edkins resigned his seat on

Since the last general meeting, Mr G.Federal Council. Well, friends diffe plainant searched his pockets he found point out that the standard of efficiency Board of Directors, on leaving the attained by the Chamber's pupila is be-Colony, and Mr. B. Rosy Thomson, of lieved to be considerably higher than any Messrs. Butterfield & Swire, has joined atandard, generally speaking, which the Germans obtained of the spoken language. No doubt there were many Germars" of "distinguished linguistic ability, but the reputation enjoyed, by the bulk of these whr professed to speak the language, was founded on a very slender and elementary

krrow ledge."

DIRECTOR'S REPORT,

The Director of Studies (Dr. Pearce) submits, for the information of the Cham

ber, the following report.

An examination, determining the issue of certificaten, was held on Saturday, 12th April, in the Language School Room, Mr. N. G. Nolan, Chief Interpreter, Bupreme Court, Hongkong, being the

examiner.

Five members of the class: Messrs. A. K. Mackenzie. F. Bevington, S. Morrison, D. K. Moss and A. W. Smith, presented themselves..

The standard of proficiency, set forth in the syllabus, of the School, as the con? dition of obtaining a certificate, viz. "Ability to transact in the Cantonese language, all ordinary businew, with facility, safety and assurance ?, was ad- judged to be sufficiently attained by each pupil The Ave, under reference, were accordingly passed for certificates by the independent examiner.

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The Director of Studies, desires to add an expression of his personal satisfaction with the work of the class and the results. of the examination.

the Board."

going to say now will not meet with the friends that I see before me. I am not a views of the Chairman and many of my Radical-laughter and applause) but I will say this much. If a person owns a county in Great Britain, or I he

man, he noticed, tim passing the notes to the purse missing, and immediately went after the matcher. While pursuing the another man, who disappeared. After a long chase ho managed to arrest de- fendant, who turned out to be a wily

In accordance with Clause 79 of the only a square foot, I consider he shout customer. Defendant" struggled with the

Articles of Association, Mr. A., O. Lang and Mr. J. A. Pluminer retire, but offer themanives for re-election... CHIVA FIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD

as follows:-

Dividend of $7 and bonus of $2 per share on 20,000 shares

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been

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have one vote and one vote only and that man now adopted in England. How FMS.1 The Chairman has told us there

bodies are there in should be representation by recognised public bodies. Has he given us ΣΚΑΤΟΠ for the change! My

My view there The Directors' report for presentation given to a rich body than

should be no inore representation 19. that should to the shareholders at the 50th ordinary given to a poor body (Hear, hear and meeting, to be held on May 22nd, states: mistakes, bas it been shown that they have Have the Government made Account. This account shows a made mistakes in the appointment of net profit do working of $152,000.13 members of the Federal Councils"

beliefe which sum it is proposed to apportion that the public are satisfied. "I am sure are satisfied the appoint that have been made. Now in my opinion there is always a desire for a change. As an instance,

tako 150,000.00 When I arrived in the Colony 1. found the Municipal Commission af Singapore. that members of the Municipal Commi 130,000.00 sion in Singapore wore elected. Then there was a clamour against their being 1,125.00 elected, and the Government

were asked I did not wish the to appoint them. Government to

to take, the responsibility of members, appointing

I 141,175.13 and, so far as I know and believe, we assented to it,

bave appointed members who have been 452,600.13 satisfactors and the best that could have to that Commission. And nderstand they

again want's change (Laughter.) is the desire for $1,093.677.00 2 change, and nothing else, in my opinion.

I believe myself it

it is far

better to to the Government.

leave it

over poor public bodies? I do not see it, (Laughter.) Why: should rich public bodies have preference and never will. Perhaps my successor will have different views

To add to: reinsurance

fund $130,000

To write off furniture

account ..

To

carry forward. to underwriting suspenso account

1913 Account.--The Balance at credit of this account is

31r. A. O. Long and Mr. 3. A. Plummer retire by rotation and, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election.

A LEAD TO HONGKONG UNIVERSITY.

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CANTON NEWS.

CANTON, May 15th.*

TRAMWAY CONSTRUCTION.

With reference to the construction of a

complainant and, slipping off his cost, which was left in complainant's band, he made his escape in the direction of the Indian constable tram-lipes. Here bo was arrested by an

ing him, but this was denied.

Defendant accused complainant of strik:

Defendant stated that he was walking along the road when complainant assault ed him.

ask for trouble by carrying their money Taspector Boalger: Some of these men

in their breast pockets.

Mr. Lindsell. Yes, they are abso lutely careless They sun put their money in their side-pockets,

Defendant was sentenced to six months' hard labour.

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UNLAWFUL POSSESSION

· ELECTRIC BULBS.

OF

At the Magistracy, yesterday, before Mr. Lindsell, Chinese was sion of three electric bulbs. charged with being in anlawful possca-

|· Defendant' said the bulbs had been given to him by a shop-keeper who had since closed his establishment.

"You carried the bulbs all that time?" queried the Magistrate.

"Yes," replied witness, "1 intended to take them to a friend, but forgot."

defendant, and the electric wires looked Inspector Boulger told the Magistrate that a pair of nippers were found on

freshly cut. ⠀

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Mr. Lindsell fined dicta $25, with the alternative of, a month's imprison ment.

WEARING A WOMAN'E, TROUSERS

At the Magistracy, yesterday, before Mr. R. E. Lindsell," a Chinens: "Was

Defendant was arrested wearing the trousers.

a Chinese merchant has offered to the charged with stealing a pair of woman's to do the trousers. work for one-and-a-half-million dollars. him the contract if no better, offer is The Municipal Council has agreed to give received within the next fortnight. THE KWANGSI CIVIL GOVERNOR

There are about to be submitted to, the Senate of the University of London, in the interests of demobilized océrs and men, Referring to the death of Capt. Harold of released war-workers and other per Ernest Blunt, M.C., Sussex. Yeomanry, sons, proposals for starting next session which was reported some time since, the within the University a special two years L. and C. Express says, "Capt. Blunt course of comprehensive study for in was for eight years in China with the tending journalista, and for instituting a Hongkong and Shanghai Bank. He was University diploma in journalism to be a qualified interpreter in Chinese, and wee well-known in Peking. After being warded after examination to students promoted captain in 1915, he reverted to taking the special course. second lieutenant. in 1918 on volunteering for service overseas,

The proposals have been drafted by a He was later on promoted regiment in Egypt, be sering his Committes formed of leading members of

with it throughout the Palestine campaign, in the University of London under the chair

The deportation, bureau in Cantan has which he was rounded, and afterwards manship of Prof. Sir Sidney Lee, Dean reported that elevet enemy subjects-mis- with it on the We are earned his M. C. In of bone cancers of the Institute of Jour: ben exempted from a pont buck to the of the Faculty of Arta, in conference with sionaries, women and children--who have

deportation are Palestine for an act of gallantry on

Again

Western front from

„Asked if he had a previous conviction against him, defendant replied that he Karved" sir · weeks' imprisonment three years ago for an offence which he never committed.

Chan Ping-kwan, the Civil Governor of Kwangai, has gone to inspect the troops and the defensive werks in Wuchow,

Mr. Lindsell remarked that the Magis- Lauchow, and other places Ho will trate had thought otherwise, and fined defendant $50; with, the alternative of turn to his office after two or three weeks.

two months" hard labour,

ENEMY AULJECTS.

A correspondent writes: nalists, and representatives of the Ap places from where they were brought to Father Blunt (as he was generally pointments Department of the Ministry Canton, and will be kept under sarvou called) will be much missed by the large number of his friends in the Army, who of Labour and of the Board of Educlance by the local authorities were attracted to him by bla courage, tion. straightness, and devotion to duty. He fellow-men. The idence, over

possessed

his

THE SHANGHAI CONFELENCHY

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“A FEST TU EVERYBODY”.

At the Magistraer, yesterday, before Mr. B.O. Hutchison, & Chinone, youth was charged with stealing a quantity. **3*1 of clothing, father alle being Messages from Shanghai stata that the Inspector, Macdonald stated that de Shanghai conference may porn bad bein convicted on two "pro

fendant was a peatuto everybody... He suspended again, as the questions the Bouthern Toys proposed for dissecensions. In this instance the cussion at yesterday's sitting werp re tacked a woman and "stols the do jected by the Northern envoys. The site The Police Caked főt heavy pún ding broke up, and the envoys of both a warning to che

sides have tendered a cir resignations to minded, ven

The whole tegiment reHIGHWAYS MADE OF RUBBER ment recognised him for what he was a The Bouthwark Council is to allow Tory great gentleman, and never was be Found wanting at the call Capt. Bluntney rubber company to experiment on married in July, 1918. His cousin, Kath 400 yards of Borough High street with leen H. Blunt, daughter of the late patent rubber paving block for which Colonel F. C. Blunt, of Ryde, Isle of great claims are being made as compared the Canton and Peking Governments 2 Defendant was sentonood. Wight

either with stone or wood paving setts.! respectively,

hard labour.

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