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IHL HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,

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AN EXAMPLE OF

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COMPANY REPORTS.

HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT.

AND AGENCY CO., LTD..

The thirty-third report of the Board of Directors states:-

THE DIRECTORY

amount FOR

The net profits for the year ending December 31st, 1921, after writing off s Directors and Auditors less amount to $9,857,391.91 which with the brought forward from last year $159,355.90 gives an amount available for division of $9,947,078.41. From this amount an

dividend of per Interim

share ($200,000) has already beer, paid leaving a balance of $2,617,078.41. available for appropriation, which it is proposed to deal with as follows:-

To pay a final dividend of

85 per share,...----- To pay a bonus of $9 per

abaro

*

.8 250,000.00

450,000.00 $,000.00

To pay a bonus to staff To carry forward to a new

profit and loss account 1,939,078.41

89,647,078.41

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1922.

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SIXTIETH

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1,700 PAGES! 14 MAPS!1 SPECIAL NEW MAP OF HONGKONO AND THE NEW TERRITORIES.

PRICE

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Abridged Edition

THE DIRECTORY covers the whole of th porta and cities of the Far East, from Nether- - which an dutiable or contraband, or HONGKONG LAND RECLAMATION | landa · India to Siberia, in which Europeans which otherwise contravene the customs

reside. regulations or laws of China,

CO, LTD.

Not only is the Directory as fall and complata The twentieth roport of the Board of in each case as it can be made, but each Colony Fort or Settlement is prefaced by a DESCRIP Directors states':

TION, carotally revised each year, most of: which will serve as accurate GUIDE FOR THE TOURIST, giving every detail in connection with the places, their History, Topography, etc.

The Information in these Descriptions, consist

The Book is printed from New Type specially- reserved for the purpose, and uniformity in every arrangement gruntly facilitates reference.

Berides the naual Alphabetical List of Firms the Directory gives the CLASSIFIED LISTS- of TRADES and PROFESSIONS at the larger. Commercial Centres.

In the course of a long article on the subject of commercial immorality i

(A) Recognising the justice of the Japan, the Japan Chronicle writes on desire expressed by the Chinese Govern the commercial immorality of the Government to secure the abolition of foreign postal agencies in China, save or except A still more striking example of the the leased territories or as otherwise commercial immorality of the Communi- specifically provided by treaty, it is cations Departament is shown in the policy resolved that which from the 1st of January doubles (1) The four Powers, having bugh postal 'the rate of foreign postage. Some agencies agree to their abandonment months ago a Postal Conference was held subject to the following conditions: (a) Madrid. At this Conference the That an efficient Chinese postal service question was discussed of the difficulty in be maintained; (8) that an assurance be which countries found themselves where given by the Chinese Government that below the level of gold prices; and it postal administration for the status of wis agreed that the various countries | foreign co-director-general concerned. should be permitted-to raise the price (2) To enable China and Powers concerned of foreign postage domestic postage to make the necessary dispositions, this being, of course, a matter for internal arrangement shall come into force and arrangement. It Was presumed, of cffect not later than January 1st, 1923. course, that only those countries where (B) Pending the complete withdrawn of the currency had fallen would raise their the foreign postal agencies the four foreign postage. Japan was not one of Powery concerned severally undertake to Directors-Mfr. A. H. Compton having thosp countries the yen having materially afford fall facilities to the Chinese rosigned on leaving the Colony Mr. S. S. appreciated instead of having depreciat Customs authorities to examine in those Perry was invited to all the vacancy. od. Nevertheless, the Japanese Govern, agencies all postal matter (excepting This appointment now requires confirma ment immediately took advantage, of ordinary lotters whether registered or not tion. Messra H. P. White and Sir this arrangement by announcing that which upon external examination appear Robert Ho Tung now Petire by rotation, foreign postage would be doubled from plainly to contain only written matter) and being eligible offer themselves for re- the 1st of January, 1922. Thus, while passing through them with a view to|| slectión. England, where currency had fallen in ascertaining whether they contain articles value, raised its foreign postage rates 90 letter weighting 1 ounce from 2d. to 3d., arish of 20 per cent, Japan raised its rate from 10 sen to 20 sen for 20 grammes,

JAPAN'S REQUESTS. or a considerably less weight, sen at preseas rates of exchange, being prac Senator Lodge read the following letter

All from the "Japanese Delegation to him as The net profits for the year ending tically ed., a rise of 100 per cent. other foreign postage rates on printed Chairman of the Committee on foreign December 31st, 1921, after writing off all directors and auditors fees amount to matter, samples, and parcels, have been post-offices in China:- raised in proportion. Now it must be "With regard to the proposed aboli- | $92,5-10.51 which with 8627.381.94 brought remembered that the chief work in the tion of foreign postal agencies forward from last account gives an ing of a hundred interesting articles, paakad handling of foreign postage is done by AEL. happy

to inform you that my amount available of $720,103.78. It is with facts concisely set out, and containing is Government have no objection to now proposed to pay a dividend of 7 per statistics of the TRADE of each Country and the country, of delivery, All that necessary for the country which dis- the initiation of the arrangement as cent. on the paid up Capital...8 63,623.00 port, would alone suffice to fill a large volume. patches foreign mail is to receive the from the date in the draft resolution

And to carry forward the articles cancel the stamp, and placdf that is not later than January 1st, 1923

balance

615,178.78 them on board a steamer to be conveyed In nanouncing this agreement of my to their destination. It is the delivery | Government I am instructed to state bei

$720,103.78 of the letters and parcels in which mostfore the Committee their desire concern- work is done. Thus Japan will be feing the maintenance of an efficient

Directors-Mr. A. H. Compton having ching an increased revenue from the Chinese postal service substantially to resigned on leaving the Colony Dr. S. S: work done by other countries, while it the following effect: Taking into account Perry was invited to all the vacancy. distributes mail for which these other the fact that the proposed change in the This appointment now requires confirms- re postal regime of China cannot fail praction. Mr. A. S. Gubbay and Sir Robert countries receive much smaller muneration. The whole transaction is aa) sically to affect tho Japanese to a much Ho Tung now retire by rotation and being the Far Esat contains the names of OTCE example of commercial dishonesty. Like greater extent than any other nationals, eligible offer themselves for re-election.. most dishonest transactions, Japan will the Japanese Government wish to place be the sufferer in the ead. Other coun on record their desire that a suitable

HONGKONG CENTRAL ESTATE, tries will continue to enjoy the advantages number of experienced Japanese postal

LIMITED. of comparatively cheap postage. Their officers be engaged by China in the merchants will be able to send their cir- interests of the efficiency of the Chinese The reasonable culars, catalogues and samples to foreign postal administration. countries at prices but little above the ness of this desire will readily be appre rates paid hitherto. Japanese merchants ciated when it is considered that the will not have this advantage, with the Powers concerned have recognised the 31st, 1991, amount to $159.156.03 which of the principal ports of the Far East have been result that the new rates will impose a need for effective foreign assistance in with the amount brought forward from engraved by one of the most eminent Firms in t heavy handicap-on trade, and check still the Chinese Postal administration and last year $118,705.14 gives an amount Great Britain and are annually corrected and further the development of Japan's for-

$270,862.07. brought up to date that no less than seventy British subjects available for division

The CHRONICLE covers the notable events aign commerce, which is already suffering and twenty Frenchmen are experts em- From this amount an Interim dividend Borcrely--Irom th high prices which ployed in it.Yours respectfully

of $4 per share has already been paid. together with the Texts of all the most import- It is proposed to pay a final dividend ont treaties concluded with the countries of the policy of the Government maintains Postal rates, both domestic and foreign

of $3 per share making a total dividend Eastern is the various Customs Tariffs ware raised in England for the reason.

Mr. Sze made the following statement: balance $180.662.07 to the credit of a new Fees, Hongkong Btamps Duties, Bignal

of 29 per share and to carry forward the Trade Regulations, Chambers of Commerc

Scales of Commissions, Consular and Court that the Post Office was showing a loss, but this excuse cannot be advanced inSince the establishment of her national profit and loss account.

Directors Mr. John Johnstons and Codes, Chinese Festival, Tables of Money, Japan. The estimated expanditure of the postal service China has at all times Communications Department for 1920-21 handled with efficiency all foreign mail Mr. A. H Compton resigned their seata Weights and Measures and other Com- is Y. 159,104,419, against which the estimatter. She appreciates that with the on leaving the Colony. Messrs. D. G. M. mated receipts from postal, telegraph, withdrawal of foreign post offices from Bernard and S. S. Perry were invited to

her soil the amount of foreign mail 6ll the vacancies. and telephone services alone

The appointments Y.160,537,787 thus showing a substantial matter to be handled by her own postal now require "confirmation. Rev. Father surplus. There is an excuse for this system will be increased. This increase L. Robert retires by rotation, and being particular example of dishonesty, the she undertakes to handle with the same eligible offers himself for re-election. taking advantage of a measure that was efficiency by making such additions to nover intended to apply to countries the personnel and equipment of her whose currency had remained stable or postal service as will be required. had appreciated. It is noteworthy that soon as the Siberian route is reopened domestic rates, where the whole of the for the transportation of foreign mail work is done by Japan, have not been matter between Asia and Europe steps increased; the increase has been placed will be taken to make arrangements for on foreign postage, where the bulk of the the transportation of such mal matter as work is done by foreign countries, while was formerly transported by this route Japan's own part in delivery is perform As regards the actual railway transporta ed more inefficiently than that of any herself responsible for an uninterrupted tion of such mail matter China will hold country in the world.--

"How is it possible for the Govern-service upon those railways or sections of ment of a country which favours these railways within her jurisdiction which are practically no creditors. tricky methods to impress its merchants are under her own control and operation.pany in liquidation (for which purpose with the necessity for strict commercial morality i

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CONDITIONS IN GERMANY

WHAT THE JAPANESE ARE TOLD.

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(Signed) M. HANTHARA. "CHINA'S PROMISES.

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ALPHABETICAL LIST of RESIDENTS in.

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20,000 FOREIGNERS, arranged, with the Initials as well as the Sur names, in strictly Aphabetical Order, ao that

The sighth report of the Board of any name can be found instantly.. Directors states:-

THE MAPS AND PLANS

The net profite for the ended December

of

WEST POINT BUILDING CO.,

LIMITED.

The thirty-third report of the Board of Directors for the year ending December 31st, 1991, states:

An interim dividend of $12 per share

All the Company's mortgages having the Company consist of cash-and-there now been paid off the entire assets of

equalling $150,000 was paid in July last.

It is now proposed to place the Com- extraordinary general meetings will be convened "very shortly) with a view to an ultimate distribution of the surplus assets among the shareholders rateably in proportion to the shares held by them,

Directors.Mr. John Johnstone having resigned Mr. D. G. M. Bernard was appointed in his place. This appoint ment now requires confirmation,

Hon. Sir C. P. Chater and Mr. A. O. Lang now retire by rotation and being

Priscilla Dean's first feature siuce "The Virgin of Stamboul" is to be shown at the World Theatre on Friday at 9.15 p.m. only. It is called "Outside the Law" and is the work of Tod Brown- ing, who has directed Miss Dean in all There exists 10 danger whatsoever her big screen successes. From all ad- with the entry and residence of Japanese vance reports it is the crowning achieve in Germany as complete order reigns in ment of the popular Universal star and eligible offer themselves for re-election. that country, according to a statement her author director. More than $250,000 made-in-Berlin-by the Japanese Ambas sador and cabled to the Jiji Shimpo. The statement, which purports to review roster of Who's Who in cinema circle. The directors of Humphreys Estale and conditions as they exist in Germany con- Besides Miss Deaa, there is Lon Chaney Finance Co. Ltd, announce that, subject tinues:---

as Frisco gangster, Wheeler Oakman to audit and confirmation by share Japanese travellers will not experi plays a dapper gentleman crook, E. A. holders, the Company will pay for the ence any difficulties as traffic is again a Warren gives a rare Chinese character year ending December 31st, 1991, a normal as in pre-war times. There is no isation, and Ralph Lewis appours as a dividend of 80 cents per share and a lack of food, and service at the hotels master-gambler; while Melbourne Mac bones of 20 cents per share. and restauranta has again reached the Dowell, Wilton

Stanley Taylor and

Transfer to reserve fund...$25,000.00. pre-war stage. Economic and social con

Transfer to special reservo á ditions are as good as if not better thun, Goethals, a clever child actor, are other

principals in the cast.

fund and renewals those in other countries with factorica and

Lon Chaney will be seen in two of the

count

10,000.00 offices working feverishly and unemploy strangest characterisations of his career Carty forward to 1922 account '28,484.89 ment practically vanished.

in this photo-drama. One of the roles "The sentiment of the population to played by this king of all character ward Japanese is generally friendly. At actors, is that of Black Mike Silver,' present there are something like 300 evil genius of the under-world. The Japanese in Berlin, among whom are identity of the other role is kept a secret. many students and physicians at hospitals Chaney's make-up in the part is un-

· and "laboratories. Visitors should, how believable and impenetrable, even by his over, exercise certain vigilance over un personni friends, checked personal baggage as thefts occur often, to which Germans and foreigners alike fall victims.

was expended in the production of HUMPHREYS ESTATE, DIVIDEND: “Outside The Law," and the cast is a

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