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CHINESE TROOPS GIVE WAY TO AN AMERICAN ULTIMATUM.

TROOPS LEAVE A COMMANDEERED VESSEL,

THE HONGKONG" DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17TH, 1925.

CAPTURE OF HANGCHOW CONFIRMED: CITY IN THE HANDS OF THE CANTONESE.

SOUTHERNERS ALSO HOLD ICHANG.

[THROWAN EKUTER'S AGENCY.]

SHANGHAI, December 16th.

A wireless message from Ichang states that General Yang Sen has commandeer- ed a number of Japanese steamers at Shasi to transport his troops to Ichang, following the routing of his forces by the Cantonese.

Commandeered Vessels. H.M.S. Cricket is guarding two British vessels which it is believed General Yang Sen has attempted to scize, while the American gunboat Fleana hás her guns trained on three American ships which General Yang has seized and packed with troops. The gunboat is threatening to fire if any attempt is made to move them and unless the troops are taken off shortly.

An American Ultimatum, Another telegram states:— Late in the evening a number of troops') boarded the American-owned steamer Hing and endeavoured to forge the cap- tain to proceed up-stream. The Ameri can gunboat Eleano cleared for action and sent an ultimatum to the soldiers immediately to leave the fling. What would have proved a serious situation was finally averted by the appearance of one of Yang Sen's staff officers, who cleared the troops off the boat.

Since the Tehang troops left the Ameri- ean ship, the situation has been easier.

The Warfare in Cheklang..

SHANGHAI, December 16th.

So far, there is no confirmation of the actual occupation of Hangchow by the Cantonese, but latest reports state that it was the Cantonese who cut the railway at Linping.

Marshal Sun Chuan Fang is straining every resource to rush troops down the railway to prepare to meet the South erners. Additional troops have passed through Shanghai from the North and more are expected, until Shanghat, will again be full of troops.

Marshal Sun himself is expected in Shanghai from Nanking shortly.

Coolles Attack Pickets,"

Hakow, December 15th.

HANGCHOW OCCUPIED BY THE SOUTHERNERS,

SUN AND THE CANTONESE.

SHANGHAI, December 18th. It is confirmed that Hangchow has heen occupied by 1,300 Southerners from Kiangsi.

It was Cantonese troops, operating in plain clothes, who cut the railway.

Sun Chuan Fang has established his main line of defence at Kashing, 50 miles from Shanghai and midway between Shanghai and Hangebox.

Sun is reported to have sent a message to Chang Tsung Chang stating that he had sufficient forces to deal with the Can- tonese ard that he does not require assistance."

Warning to Missionaries.

ALLIED FORCES IN THE ANOTHER WONDERFUL

RHINELAND.

QUESTIONS AS TO THEIR WITHDRAWAL."

BRITISH GOVERNMENT'S

POLICY.

[BRITISH WIRELESS KERVİCE]

Rocay, December 18th. Replying to a question in the House of Commons upon the Government's policy regarding the withdrawal of the Allied

forces from the Rhineland, Sir Austen Chamberlain said that so far 28 ад earlier withdrawal than that provided in Article 498 of the Versailles Treaty Wits concerned, the Government's policy continued to be governed by the condi- tion laid down in Article 431. Apart from this the question was one on which the Government were acting in consulta- tion with other Governments having

forces in the Rhineland. He added, in reply to supplementary questions: If troops are to be withdrawn before the time fixed by Treaty, it can only be as a result of an arrangement between the occupying powers and German autheri- ties to

which arrangement the German Government would be willing to con- tribute their share. The matter has been discussed between representatives of the different powera, but time is required for steps of this kind as well as the active

with other Governments to find solution.

INVENTION.

A MARVELLOUS ***RAY."

DISCOVERED BY THE INVENTOR OF TELEVISION, CAN PENETRATE FOG. [BRITISH WIRELESS AKIVICE.]

Ruday, December 18th.

The Daily Maily says that St. John Baird, the inventor of television, has now discovered a ray which, capable of illuminating distant objects, is invisible

ROYAL HONG KONG

GOLF CLUB.

ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIPTION TO STAND.

ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING.

The annual general meeting of the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club was held in the Board Room of Messra Jardine,

Matheson & Co., yesterday evening, when the Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax, C... C.B.E, presided, supported by Mr. N.

the Committee.

Professional.

A year ago the outgoing Captain be-. queathed on the new Committee two ques tions for consideration. The first was. the advisability of engaging a Profes sional. After much thought your Com- mittee decided that the time was not yet ripe for such an innovation and that the existing system of supervision at Fan- ling was both economical and efficient. I am glad to say that our present Super- intendent, who has been with the Club

almost since Fanling became a Golf Course has signed a fresh agreement which will expite early in 1998, before

to the human eye. Those upon whom it L. Smith (Captain), Lieut.-Col E. D which date the question of his replace». is directed are thus unaware that their Matthews (Secretary) and members of movements, under cover of darkness, are being watched. The ray may prove of great service to merchant shipping, for it is claimed that it penetrates fog more readily than any yet invented.

EMPEROR OF JAPAN.

IN A CRITICAL CONDITION. CABINET AND PRIVY COUNCIL.

HASTILY CUMMONED..

THROPOR REUTER'S AGENCY.]

Tokyo, December 18th: A bulletin just issued states that the and that an urgent message has been received ordering the entire Cabinet and Frivy Council to Hayama immediately.

The Household Department has an- nounced a sudden change for the worse.

A telegram from Hankow dated the co-operation of the German Government Emperor's pulse is quickening rapidly

15th instant, atates that the China Inland Mission has received an urgent telegram from Tebang stating that the situation is serious and advising that missionaries do not proceed up-river for the present.

Position of Foreigners. As far as foreigners are concerned the situation is not fraught with any serious. dangers but fears are expressed of the possibility of some looting in the native sections before the evacuation is finally completed. It is expected that the Kuci- chowites will occupy Icbang sonight or to-morrow, thus bringing another import- ant city in Central China under Southern jurisdiction.

SOCONY" VESSEL FIRED ON. MOVEMENTS OF THE CANTONESE TROOPS,

PEKINO, December 16th.

The "Sucony vessel, Meifon, was heavily fired on between Shasi and Ichang on the 13th instant, presumably by Ewei chow troeps: There were no casualties.

A Shanghai telegram states:

Socony's steamer leifon arrived at Ischang yesterday from down-river and reported that large bodies of troops were

about 95 miles below Ichang. These are thought to be Yuan Tao Ming'a Kueiehow ites, who have thrown in their lot with the Southerners. Meanwhile it is report.

The strike of Messrs. Butterfield &ed from other Ichang sources that an Swire's cargo coolies yesterday morning was short-lived, a settlement being 'reach ed in the afternoon.

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Sen's troops are evacuating and com mandeering junks and launches, ali native-owned craft, "with the object of crossing the river and proceeding over-

An interesting factor in connection with this strike was the wharf cooliesland to Szechuan,' objection to it, owing to its jóvolving their being thrown out of work. After meeting they decided to take the raatter into their own hands and attacked the wickets with poles, clearing them from the premises,

UNITED STATES AND PANAMA.

DETAILS OF A RECENT TREATY..

REMARKABLE SURRENDER. WILL PANAMA ASSEMBLY AGREE?

(RAUTEE'S AMERICAN SERVICE.]

NEW YORK, December 18th. A stir has been caused in Panama by the publication in the Harana Press of the text of a Treaty recently negotiated "between the United States and Panama, whereby the latter engages to enter war whenever the United States Sights.

The Treaty gives the United States the

As regards the fighting in the South. East sector it appears the Cantonese intend to attack Anking from the_west simultaneously with an advance on Hang- chow and Shanghai, Decisive fighting is expected within a month.

FRANCE'S "SICK

CURRENCY.” · · AMERICAN BUSINESS MAN'S PROJECT TO CURE IT.

SUGGESTS PRIVATE LOAN.

[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE}

NEW YORK, December 16th. Mr. Irving T. Bush, president of the Bush Terminal, is endeavouring to in- terest political leaders and financiers in his project of a private American loan to France to stabilise her currency. Mr. Buah, who is opposed to the debt can- cellation, is of opinion that a private loan would be effective in restoring the health of the last sick currency in Western and good-feeling.

THE

BRITISH TAX ON

BETTING.

£327,000 REALISED DURING THE FIRST MONTH.

RUGBY, December 16th.

The Treasury states that the proximate total revenue from the betting taxation in the first month of its opera- tion was £327,000.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

GERMAN POLITICAL CRISIS. DISSATISFACTION WITH DEFENCE MINISTER'S POLICY.

BERLIN, December 16th. A politien! crisis, lang simmering, has been precipitated by the action of the Social Democrats submitting to the Reichstag a motion of no-confidence owing to dissatisfaction with the policy of the Defence Minister, Herr Gessler, whom they accase of acting weakly to wards the supposed reactionary elements of the Reichswher.

The Socialists have resolved to favour entering a big coalition from which a

Cabinet will be formed. If the Govern ment resign, the latter has decided to accept the challenge and abide by the decision of the Reichstag, on a motion being taken.

XMAS. NEWSPAPERS.

HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS.

LONDON, December 15th. No newspapers will be published in Britain on Christmas Day, and there will be, none in London on Monday, December 27th. The Sunday newspapers are pub- lishing on December 26th as usual.

Ia Hong Kong, there will be morning papers on Christmas Day, but ao evening papers. There will be no morning papers on Monday, December 27th, but the even- ing papers will publish early in the afternoon. The Sunday paper will appear as usual. Normal publication will be resumed on Tuesday, December 28th. These arrangements will be repeat ed for the New Year holidays.

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THE LIBERAL PARTY.

MR. LLOYD GEORGE'S OFFER. LONDON, December 15th. A further development in the Liberal Party situation book took place this evening, when a meeting of the Liberal Administrative Committee adopted, by 19 favouring the acceptance of Mr. Lloyd George's offer' of financial co-operation, which, it was announced, Mr. Lloyd George has now made unconditional

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE] THE OFFER ACCEPTED.

RUGBY, December 18th.

MADMAN RUNS AMOK. SENSATIONAL HAPPENINGS AT

YAUMATI

EUROPEAN AND CHINESE POLICE

OFFICERS WOUNDED.

A sensational affair at Yaumati last evening created considerable excitement in a centre of a crowded part of that district. A demented Chinese ran amok with a

razor and before being finally overpowered wounded no fewer than four persons, namely two Europear. police officers, & Chinese constable and a coolic, The names of the European officers reiT,

Detective Sub-Inspector Fallon. Sergeant Landtrili From what could be gathered at a late hour last night, it appears that a mad Chinese suddenly rushed out of No. & Battery Street, Yaumati, between 820 and 9 o'clock, armed with a razer. His appearance in a. demented state and his furious behaviour, caused something in the nature of a panic among the Chinese pedestrians with whom this thoroughfare was crowded, as usual at this hour of the evening, Excitement became intense, and for half an hour the madman ran wild putting all in his vicinity in fear for their safety.

The Captain's Speech. The Captain (Mr. N. L. Smith), in proposing the adoption of the report and accounts, said that the

loss

ment will have to be decided upon.

The Caddie Question,« The second bequest was the evergreen question of the Fanling caddies. A s committee went very carefully into this

matter, and we were persuaded that the accounts for the year showed &

general interests of members necessitated. of 88,063.23. It would, he said, be re- membered that a year ago the general the abolition of the highly paid private meeting approved of an expenditure up caddy, and this was enforced as from to $17,000 upon extensive" repairs to all July 1st, last; the disengaged private the buildings at Fanling... This work had caddies tried mildly to make trouble, but I am glad to say that this was rapidly now been completed and the amount ex- pended thereen during the year under overcome, and most of the old private review amounted to $8,472 leaving about caddies are now to be seen plying for hire at daily rates. We attempted con- as much again to be paid during the curseurreatly with this to introduce a system

Certain additional repairS (Kerr's house) were also found to be of rewards for those caddies who might absolutely necessary and these, with bo well reported on by members, but this architects' fees, amount almost exactly to a further $3,500: The Committee felt entailed registration which the caddies,, that it was undesirable for such a heavy refused to countenance even though it repair bill to accumulate in future, if this would have been to their bencft, It could be avoided, and had, therefore, arranged for a regular examination of ail of the club's buildings to be made by architects every six months The total amount spent upon repairs and renewals exceeded the 1824-1925 figure by $11,150.

rent year.

Catering.

The

Fer seven months of the year under review the catering af Fanling was in the bands of Messrs. Wiseman & Co. profits on meals showed a decrease of over 8,000, as compared with 1924-1925, but against this must be put a consider able saving on wages during the seven months when Messrs. Wiseman & Co. provided most of the staff; that this saving was not greater was due to the fact that this year they had had a full wages bill to pay in June, July, August and September whereas the previous were saved this owing to the strike responding months of 1995. The Fanling Catering was restored to the capable hands of Mrs. Kerr on June 1st, and it was unfortunate that the accounts now

the cor-

acems unfair that the mere beat of burden should be paid as much as the skilled caddies and if the new Committee can evolve some method of overcoming this injustice they will deserve our con-

Thanks, Satulations.

I wish in conclusion to thank all the members of the General Committee and of the Sub-Committees for giving with- out stint a great deal of time for the welfare of the Club, particularly, if I nay meation names, Mr. Lambert whose " work on the Fanling electric plant and on the new tractor was invahiable, Mr.

pains to make: Henderson who spared Happy Valley a success and Mr. Franks the Convener of Deep Water Bay Com- mittee who have had a busy year.

He then proposed the adoption of the annual report and accounts.

"Happy Go Lucky."

The Chairman said that there was no

before them referred only to the lean instanie of extravagance deserving of cen- Summer months in this respect. "lle bad sure in the report, but he felt that when no doubt that members appreciated the they began to look far ahead it gave present provision made for the inner man them a good deal of auxious thought. at Fanling and that the financial results Up to the present, they had been going would be satisfactory when a full year's on in rather a happy-go-lucky manner. working could be examined. At the same time, added the Chairman, I think that thought that a tighter grip should be taken in regard to the transferring of An attempt by a Chinese police con- the Club owes a debt of gratitude to cabentures. stable to overcome him, resulted in this Messrs. Wiseman & Co. and their Man- man being wounded. Attempts to over-ager, Mr. Goodall, for tiding over, under power the man were also made by Sub-considerable difficulties: awkward Inspector Fallon and Sergeant Cantrill, period in the history of Fanling,

Turning to the details of the Working who appeared on the scene; when the alarm was raised, and were also wounded. Account, wages had gone up at Happy Finally the mad man was overpowered Valley and Deep Water Bay due party by police officers summoned from Yau- to the savings in the 1925 strike period, mati Station, and he was disarmed and partly to the provision of an, amah a

Deep Water Bay to look after the Ladies' removed to the Asylum.a

Dressing Room Maintenance charges had increased 1. Happy Valley and Deep Water Bay, but greatly decreased at

Rents. Fanling.

rates and insurance

It was also learned that an unfortunate coolie was also wounded, before the man was taken into custody,

The wounds of the police officers or the coolie are considered to be serious, but not of a dangerous character. Their exact nature could not be ascertained last night, but it is understood that all three were cut about the neck and arms The wounded police officers were re- moved to the Kowloon Hospital and were detained. The coolie was also taken to

hospital.

Sub-Inspector Fallon was transferred to Yauinati from Central Eeadquarters a few days ago.

"THE HUMMING BIRD""

showed increases.

The Balance Sheet.

Referring to the Balance Sheet, the has given considerable attention to the Captain continued: Your Committee

question of debentures. It does not seem

If members examined the income ac- count, he continued, they would see that it would not look quite so healthy but He for the 89 extra subscription. thought there was need for some regular system of consolidating their credit, or they would discover that in launching out in the future, it would not be pos sible to maintain their standard.

He hoped there would be no objection to the resolution to continue the $7 sub- scription. It had been stated previously the additional subscription was made for a certain period, and then they would revert to the old subscription. That however, had been.considered impossible. Some regular scheme for the redeeming of debentures was necessary. Members tional subscription for another two years, were to be asked to continue the addi- and it was hoped that at the end of that time, the circumstances of the Club would Warrant its abrogation Personally, he could hardly see that possible so early, it any of their schemes were to be carried forward.

right of control of the Panama com- Europe and of helping to promote trade votes to 14, a report of a sub-committee APACHE LIFE WAR AND PRISON. redeem a member's debentures and seconding said that taking into account"

munications when necessary for the pro- tection of military transit and the control of wireless stations in wartime, cedes Manzanillo Island to the United States and forbids the opening of further private enterprises to Americans on the Canal

zone.

Panning and Colon are to be free ports" of entry, the United States, having the right to use them in emergency.

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A FINE PICTURE AT THE

QUEEN'S.

The Chairman then put Mr. N. L. Smith's metion in regard to the report and accounts to the meeting. Mr. Ireland the lean time they had passed through the result was creditable. The motion was unanimously passed.

Additional Subscription. Remarking that he had explained the case very fully, the Chairman proposed that for the next two years, from Decem er 31st this year to December 31st, 1926, the additional subscription of $2 per month to resident playing members should be continued.

good business to have $15,000 on fixed deposit paying if per cent, with debes tures outstanding on which 6 per cent. has to be paid. "Legal advice was taken and it appears that there is no obligation for the Club to redeem these debentures at any time. In the past it was usual in the case of death or retirement to issue them to some other member. This year arrangements have been made in such cases not to reissue the debentures, WAR DEBT.

but to destroy, the coupons and it will be seen that the Club's liability, in this "A"FINE ACHIEVEMENT."

Apache life in the underworld of Paris, romance, war, prison and happiness, such respect has been decreased by 83,400. It WHAT BRITAIN HAS PAID TO

are the ingredients of, The Humming may be that the continuance of such a THE UNITED STATES."

The Administrative Committee of the Bird" and they make it a picture of out policy will meet the case for the future funds of the Liberal Party have accepted standing interest. This Paramount film and the liability of the Club may be [REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]

Mr. Lloyd George's offer to place at the opened at the Queen's Theatre yesterday gradually decreased as we may be able to afford it. If however, as may be anticipated, the Club has before it a time Naw Yox, December 18th.

service of the Party, without conditions and will continue showing until to-morrow

Mr. R. M. Smith in seconding said that: Britain has remitted her eighth half. regarding its use, the income of the large night

As the Humming Bird," the non-de of prosperity I would advice that our fund which he personally controls and U.S. IMMIGRATION LAW. debt instalment of £13,500,000, which was seumulated during the days plume under which a clever Paris Apache successors should consider the question it gave him anything but pleasure to do plus the interest of 25,000,000 on the wf the coalition with the Conservatives. deludes and mystifies the Paris Police of a regular bi-annual drawing as I think so, but he realised that it was essential to have the additional subscription. De principal. Britain bas

now paid Hitherto, the conditions attached to the and Detective Bureau while she carries is the more usual procedure.

Two purchases were made during the saw no chance of the subscription being It is a "Ene, achievement," comments offer have been rejected by the Asquith out her daring thefts from rich people year under review which I think it will lowered, but thought it was more likely

wing of the Liberal Party. Although under their unsuspecting noses, Gloria be agreed have already justified the con- to go up,

From these conditions are removed the offer was Swanson scores a great success. only accepted by nineteen votes to four interesting glimpses of the under world siderable expenses involved. Deep Water of Paris, the scene changes to the battle Bay has been given a Kelvinator which icen.

The Minority resent the. recom- mendation that the Organisation Com- front of the outskirts of Faris and on cost $1,410, & eum included in the item mittee, including Mr. Vivian Phillips the Marne. The "Montinartre, Wolves Furniture and Fixtures. This it is esti and other Asquithians should

long as the amount of ice, allowing for and so does The Humming Bird,

wastage on the way, which had to be Liberal newspapers are divided regard otherwise "Toinette."

It is believed, however, that the Panama Assembly will refuse to ratify the Treaty.

AN IMPORTANT AMENDMENT.

AFFECTING 35,000 WOMEN AND CHILDREN.

[LEUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.]

WASHINGTON, December 18th. The Senate has approved of the amend ment to the Immigration Act, which. grants entry to the United States to wives and children of immigrants who

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the American Press.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.].

BRITAIN'S COAL OUTPUT.

IMPROVEMENT CONTINUES.

LONDON, December 15th.

The resolution was agreed to, r animously.

BA

The New Captain, Mr. Edgar Davis was appointed Captain

Mr. Davis, in returning the thanks, said that his qualifications for the post were

that a new committee be app and play a prominent part in these episodes mated will pay for itself before very 1 for the ensuing year.

Eventually the

The output of the coal mines in Great ing. the effect of the latest steps. The identity of the "Humming Bird" is re-bought for that Club House was enor certainly of the slenderest, "He had play entered the country before July 1st, 1924, Britain for the week ended December 4th that it marks a fresh start for the Liberal arrest while stealing for herself but she Fordson Tractor with five Moters was golf badly for a long time was a qualifica

and seeking naturalisation.

nd who are now that 35,000 worden and children are at present debarred from joining husbands or fathers.

The amendment must be approved by the House of Representatives.

NICARAGUA'S CIVIL WAR. ANOTHER COLLISION IMMINENT.

NEW YORK, December 18th. A telegram from San Salvador states that it is reported that the Liberal forces of Nicaragua are advancing along the entire front and that the rebel column is moving in the direction of Managua, the headquarters of the Diaz Government.

was 3,226,000 tons to 730,000 miners, as compared with 2,324,000 tons by 455,000 men for the week ended November 27th.

The output for the week ended May 1st, before the stoppage, was 5,087,000 tons.

B.A.T. PROFITS.

SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE OVER THOSE OF LAST YEAR.

LONDON, December 18th. The British-American Tobacco Co.'s net profits for the year ended September 20th, were 28,105,000, as compared with 25,146,000 for the previous year.

A final dividend of 1/8d. per share is recommended and £2,038,000 will be carried forward.

Party but the Westminister Gazette de clares that the offer is still conditional" and leaves the situation unchanged.

[REUTRE'S AMERICAN SERVICE.)

GOODYEAR TYRE CO.

اربر

TO BUILD BIG FACTORY IN AUSTRALIA. NEW YORK, December 15th.;

of cars, the wages of one time carrying coolie is saved. Secondly a

ed at Happy Valley in 1907. If playing goes to prison whom she has stolen for bought for Fanling at a cost of $2,700, tion, he had it. (Laughter.) her country. All ends well with the de- which appears as an asset on the Balance claration of the Armistice, however, and Sheet.

"Messrs. Linstead & Davis were reap the Humming Bird's" romance with an American journalist and officer, begun in been sold gradually at a good figure) the Committee:Messrs. D. G. Bruce,

The old bullocks (which I may say have pointed auditors for the year.

The following were elected to comprise the apache days, is culminated in a

were much more expensive to maintain, J, W. Franks, L. 8. Greenhill, A. K. dramatic, but happy manner.

tock much longer to mow the Course, Henderson, C. D. Lambert, R. L. Mon- The acting is splendid, especially that of were generally difficult to replace and oferieff, T. D. E. Pendered, N. L. Smith Gloria Swanson, and the story fall of in-course, required a very high depreciation and D. Templeton

figure, being far from immortal. I think

terest.

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Dick Norton and his merry New Globe. you will agree, Gentlemen, that the Fan- A message from Akron, Ohio, says that Trotters are appearing before the picture ling fairways have this Winter been the Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Company; in a changed programme. They will pre-exceptionally good and it is probable has purchased- factory site of twenty sent some now jazz numbers on Sunday. that this is largely due to the more fre acres, near Sydney, Australis, where a The big picture for Sunday and Monday queat cutting that is now possible. If tyre factory will operate as from Decem- is the film Wine of Youth, with this is so, we may hope for an even greater improvement in this respect as ber, 1927, with a capacity of 20,000 tyres Eulalie Jensen in the lead. and tubes daily,

(Continued on nest, Column). the years go by.

Post of President to be Abolished, It was decided on the proposition of the Chairman, acconded by Mr. Ferguson, that the post of President should be. abolished and that the duties of that post should be undertaken by the Captain,

This resolution will be confirmed at a subsequent meeting.