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CRITICISM BY A SHARE- HOLDER.

"DISGUSTING & DISGRACEFUL STATE OF AFFAIRS."

LOSS OF......$23,000.

Sharp criticism was levelled by Capt. A. W. Best, a shareholder, at the third ordinary yearly meeting of the Hong Kong Tug and Lighter Company, Ltd., held at the offices Hof Messrs: Showaz,--Tomes & Co

General Managers, St. George's Building, yesterday morning. No other shareholders expressed dis- content.

Capt. Best expressed his dis- satisfaction with the state of

TUNE IN.

(TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONG KONG

DAILY FRESS."]

SHANGHAI'S ADIEU,

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TO DURHAMS AND GLOSTERS,

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BUT THE PUBLIC WERE. SHY.

SHANGHAI, July 18th

and

The men were brought from their

SI-We are in receipt of tele-

The farewell entertainment to the graphic information to the effect 2nd Glosters and 2nd Durham Ligh;" that Messrs. Philips, Edinhoven Infantry, arranged by the United (whose activities on the short wave Services Association.

other system of wireless telephone are British organisations, brought a 110 well known amongst radio | very large crowd to the Race Course enthusiasts) intend to broadcast yesterday afternoon. from their Eindhoven (Holland) studio continuously for 24 hours billets in special tram-cars which commencing on Tuesday, July 8th, arrived at the Race Course at about at 6.40 p.m. (Hong Kong time). 5.15. At the gates they were given i There will be a special programme | tea tickets and pilated to the space i and nanouncements will be made in in front of the public, stands where English, French, German and a long row of flag draped enter- Dutch; the wave length of this tainment booths had been erected, station is 30.9 metre and the call letters C.P.J.I.

NEW VICTOR

RECORDS

TO-DAY

S. MOUTRIE &

CO., LTD.

ROBBERY AT TIENTSIN.

fr

ONLY 300 OUT OF 8,000 LEFT.

VALUABLE FURS STOLEN.

a stage for the vaudeville, coconut shies, "free kicks," shooting gallery. MISSIONARIES AND CHINA. This station has been heard very and other amusement. On the grass affairs, and characterised them as clearly in both the Dutch East and track sock and three legged races disgraceful and disgusting, ending

West Indies, and quite recently an were organised and made much up by saying that it was a "bumoperator on board & Dutch steamer merriment. way of doing business." "Mr. R. Q. Shewan presided supported by Messrs. W. J. Carroll,

was able (near Singapore) to follow The men seemed thoroughly to practically word for word a speech enjoy themselves, throughout the delivered by the Queen of the afternoon. The only criticism which

SHANGHAI, July 10th. Only 500 missionaries out of a

Li Tse Fong and C. P. Marcel Netherlands at Edinhoven. He used can be found with the entertain total of 8,000 working in China in

(Consulting Committee), Capt. R. D. Thomas (Superintendent), and A. A: Botelho (Secretary), with the following abareholders present

Messrs.. A. L. Shields, Allan Keith,

H. Dreyer, J. Toppin, SC. Cook, D. W. Munton, O. F. Ribeiro and Capt. A W. Best.

with which you are all familiar, the

a simple short wave telephone re- ment lies in the fact that the

ception set strung between a boat davit and a funnel stay and one detector and two low frequency am philying yalves, with, of course, the

civilian public of Shanghai could not seem to shake off its reserve, and instead of mixing freely with the soldiers and "chumming up,"

accessary transformers and conden-which the soldiers would have ap

preciated, remained seated in the

Bora.

normal times are left at their

obtained at the local Missionary stations, according to information

Society. These 500 are at the small outport centres where Christinaity is accepted as a rule of life.

BRITISH POLICE'S SMART CAPTURES.

TIENTSIN, July 7th. andesirable characters was carried out in the British Concession at A robbery by a gang of Russian

Tientsin in the early hours of yes terday morning but was followed Of the remainder, 5,000 mission by equally smart captures by the

Care should be taken, when stands in front of the vaudevilleries are back in their home lands, British Municipal Police. trying to tune in, not to confuse stage, and allowed the troops. to

either on furlough or on special) Between 9 and 2.30 am. three this station with Petrograd which we understand works on practically entertain themselves. If entertain- leave of absence on account of the Russians hired a motor-car from

impossibility of their being at their local garage and drove to the pre- the same wave length and which ments of this sort are to be repeat-

week both at Hong Kong and at sea

As Agents for Messrs, Philips, and mix more freely with the lads we will be pleased to hear from They are far from home and a few any local W/T receiving station

is a loss of 823,668.20 without, how. ever, providing for depreciation.

We have done all that we could in the way of economy and cutting down our expenses consistent with keeping our fleet in a proper state of efficiency, but, of course, while the present condition of trade lasts, our running expenses must be disreception was made.-Yours truly, proportionate to our earnings.. As

Chairman's Speech. -Addressing the meeting, the Chairman said:-Owing to the de- pression in business caused by circumstances beyond our control, latter station was picked up lasted in future it is hoped that the stations. Fifteen hundred are inmises of Messrs. Jess & Ca., 19-20, result for the 12 months' working between Hong Kong and Shanghai. general public will take, the hint. Shanghai and 1,000 in other parts Council Road, where they broke

into the fur stores. and in Japan and Korea,

Unpleasant Conditions,

The main gate was locked but the The present strength of the mis-small iren wicket in this was un- which was able to listen in to the minutes' conversation with family

sionary forces in China, especially fastened. above special broadcasting "pro- parties, and an opportunity to

The robbers went into gramme. Messrs. Philips are fur-"forget the army" for a while, is interior, show to, what extent the premises by breaking three different in the towns and cities of the the alleyway and got into the main ther particularly interested to learn, at what time of the day the best very real treat to them.

The variety performance was very

anti-foreiga and anti-Christian

locks with an iron bar. In the movement has swept the country fur-dressing room in the third good, but unfortunately, the per. formers, with the exception of Bergt. and has made things so decidedly storey they found a large quantity Gibbs, were unased to playing in the unpleasant for teachers of the of valuable furs and they proceeded open air and the voices did not carrying on the activities of the they could carry. They took away Gospel and those interested in

to help themselves to- as many as carry far enough,

mission schools as to make it neces-La considerable number of black and sary for them to leave the country.white skins, mouflons, etc., to a Those who have not left the coun-total value of about Taels 2,700 and

to the prospects of a settlement of the present political situation in China and a return to a normal state of trade, you are as well able to judge as I, but it must be ad- mitted that the prospects at present seem very gloomy. In spite of everything, however, we feel that there is a real demand for such a Company BA ours and that in ordinary times our cargo-boats and suge would find steady and prost able employment. The rates we obtain are profitable, and we only require a large volume of business to make a fair return on our Capital. We have not let our property run down, and "both tugs and lighters are in good repair.

Cargo Boat Seized.

I regret to say that one of our cargo boats, which was chartered by a Chinese Company for work on the West River, has been seized by the Chinese authorities as Dosing owing to opium having been dis covered on board. The matter is in the hands of the British Consul, and, when settled, we shall have to fall back on the Chinese charter- ers for any losses we have suffer. Led.

During the year we sold one of our small tugs at approximately cost price, which gave us a small profit on her book value.

I must regret that we have not a better statement to lay before you, but the times are abnormal, and we cannot do better while the demand for our service is so res tricted.

I now beg to propose that the report and accounts as presented by adapted and passed, and when this has been seconded I shall be pleased to answer any questions from shareholders.

Mr, C. Marcel seconded.

Shareholder's Criticism's.

A. W. VAN ANDEL,

at Eindhoven. Hong Kong, July 22nd, 1927.

Agents for Philips Lampworks

-HEALTH-BULLETIN OF

EASTERN PORTS,

The-affair-concluded at about 9.30. According to arrangements the D.L.I. and the Glosters were to sail for Calcutta, on their return to the

The Health Bulletin of Far Indian Station, in the Karmala, on try have taken up residence, at getting them downstairs pushed Eastern ports for the week ending Saturday (to-day). July 16th states:-

Plague,

1 case at Port-Said.

5 cases at Bassein.

Cholera:

2 cases at Bombay.

13 cases at Calcutta.

case at Bangkok.

2 rases at Saigon. 3 cases at Canton.

Smail-por.

18 cases Bombay. 18 cases at Calcutta

1 case at Karachi.

I case at Medras.

8 cases at Rangoon,

2 cases at Sourabais.

2 cases at Moukden.

3 cases at Negapatam.

Best, said he could not sacrifice the interests of the other shareholders just to one.

Capt. Best was then understood to say that no allowance had been made for depreciation despite the fact that in the maritime trade de-

preciation was always a very heary item. He also referred to under- writing, and said he did not suppose the Company would state who the underwriters were.

run

.

Icast temporary, in the areas pro- them in bundles through the wicket tected under the clauses of extra gate and loaded them into the car. territorial rights. Some few mis- They then took them to ́s house in sionaries have returned to their Li Ching Li near the Dickinson of the most appreciative onlookers stations but the number is almost Road Post Office where they stored

General Duncan Present, Dressed in mufti, and accom panied by Judge Peter Grain, one

at the evening's entertainment to

negligible.

them.

the departing battalions was the General Oficer Commanding the The figures quoted show how Shanghai Defence Force. General severe a blow has been dealt to the British Municipal Police

The robbery was reported to the who

Duncan sauntered through the crowds of Durhams and Glosters and cause of Christianity in China by quickly investigated the matter. saw everything that was going on, the march Northward of the Can- Mary of the men failed to recognise tonese army and its "Three Pria- "the gentleman in civvies with the

Big Sat Back.

white moustache" as the man why ciples" programme of the late Dr. had commanded them since the Sun Ya Sen. Force was organised, and were very interested to have him pointed out.

At the conclusion of the concert, Judge Grain, in a few well-chosen words, expressed to the men of the Durhams and the Glosters the ap- preciation of Shanghai's British re- sidents for their timely arrival, and the, splendid work they had per- formed in Shanghai.

HIGHWAY ROBBERY, IN

SHANGHAI.

INCIDENT ON JESSFIELD. ROAD.

WRONG MEN ARRESTED?

..

The police, as well as the com-

The motor car was traced, a skin being found in it, and the driver Fas apprehended. From the in- formation thus obtained the stolen property was traced to the house in Li Ching Li and the three man man was arrested on a charge of arrested. Later in the day a fifth being implicated in the aflair. All

the clock of missionary progress in It is not too much to say that China has been set back many generations, and it will take more the men are Russian than the mere collection of funds

In the house the stolen fürs were from the cities and hamlets of the found packed away in Various home counties to unde the damage place, same in a box, some under which has been wrought. Schools, bed, while a wardrobe was stacked hospitals, and other institutions of with the skins from top to bottom. benevolence, as well as churches,

-Peking and Tientsin Times. have in some сален manage to struggle along without the guiding. hand of the foreigners.

In some instances encouraging reports have reached Shanghai that Chinese teachers and medical stud- eats have nobly risen to the task. which the emergency has placed at their feet. Now long they can con

NEW WIRELESS SERVICE.

BETWEEN HONG KONG AND PHILIPPINES,

tinue to keep up the good work RATES SLIGHTLY LESS THAN

must be a question in many a mis sion worker's mind and is no doubt causing no end of worry,

It is not too much to say that of those who have returned bome many may never again put foot on Chinese soil-Manila Times,

QUESTIONS IN HOUSE OF COMMONS.

BY CABLE.

will be a new short-wave commer

Commencing from to-day there cial wireless service between Hong Kong and the Philippines.

An official Postal notice statca" that the services will be for the exchange of ordinary, deferred and To Luzon Islands (except Manila) and Corregidor Island 43 cents per word ordinary.

--All other lands will be 76 cents" per word ordinary.

The Company, he continued,, wis on the same lines as China Providents. It was a disgusting and

SHANGHAI, July 18th. Capt. A. W. Best rose when the was lent for little or no security. Fire shouted one policeman to

diagraceful state of affairs, Money

"Robbers! Robbers Shoot chairman asked "if ahareholders wished to ask questions, and said it was an act of charity to really another as he was chasing four he saw by the report that a tug call it a loan. If a bank made robbers last night or Jessfield Road had been sold. He would like to loans on the same lines it would They had been called to the scene have to wind up business pretty of a highway robbery of two pede. know what it realised

The Chairman: I have just said quickly.

That's enough," concluded Capt. with a pistol.

strians by four robbers, one armed that, the tug was sold for a little Bost. You don't want to give in- over what it cost and gives us a formation. What I said a year ago

As a result of the shorts one of TRADE ON THE YANGTSZE. press telegrams. sinall profit on her book value..

Capt. Best: Yes, but that does is borne out in this report. This the policemen fred a few shots, not give figures.

lending is a bum way of doing wounded a man and arrested two The Chairman: I don't think it business. I think we should do ethers.

better with new general managers. is necessary.

He made a further reference to plainants, told Judge Ling at the Capt. Best: In the interests of the Company being similar to China Provisional Court, that the two

At Hong Kong the working of the the shareholders I should like to Providents, and again described accused were the persons who at

Mr. Locker-Lampson, replying to Service will be in the hands of the know the amount. I am a se affairs as disgusting and disgrace tempted to rob them, and that the Sir J Power (Wimbledon, U.) in Hong Kong Government. At Manila, master and I know a bit about

wounded man is also a member of the House of Commons on June the Radio Corporation, which has these things. **

15th, said the naval authorities and its own station, will be in charge. nosed by myself and seconded by Well Folice Station, on the other that British residents, including slightly less than those charged for

The Chairman: It has been pro-the-gang"

Det:-Sergeant Henry, Bulbling his Majesty's Minister had agreed The rates are understood to be Mr. Marcell that the report and hand, told the Court that the two the small proportion of women who the cable service. The venture will accounts as presented by adopted.

plain clothes detectives who were were likely to do so during the sum undoubtedly prove to much value patrolling the district about the mer months, might now be perto Hong Kong's commercial com- me the robbery took place saw mitted to return to Hankow, pro-munity, providing as it does an three man, rushing in the opposite vided they resided in the Settle alternative means of rapid communi- direction, as though evading some ment, and to Wuhu and Kiuking, ention with the Philippines. chase. Regarding the two accused where residence would be restricted The Electrical Department of and the wounded man, he (Det to the immediate vicinity of the the PW.D., through its Radio Sub Sergt. Henry) felt sure that they river front. The Commander-in-Department, has carried out the were innocent.

Chief reported that on a recent work which will make the service Without hearing any further journey to Hankow and back he possible, and messages will be re- evidence the Court decided to saw the following merchant ships, ceived and sent from the Post Office- adjourn the bearing of the case, trading:-American, 3: German, building, a remote control"!. had remanded the prisoners in Japanese, a Norwegian, 1 French gneration the transmitter-at-Cape

9 and British, 27

D'Aguila

The Chairman: It was sold for Capt. Best: Well, why not state

a little over what it cosi.

the conti

The Chairman: I am not sare that it is in the interests of the Company to do so..

fúle

* Other Business.

Mr. Keith progosed there election of a Consulting Committee, Capt. Best: I don't know shout Mr. Munton seconding After a the Company's interest.____1__am | show-of-hands, the Chairman, an- concerned with the shareholders"

nounced that the resolution was interests, and I want to know what carried. Captain Best replying, it coat

"There's one against.” The Chairman asked if any other. shareholders desired similar infor mation. Apparently none did, and the Chairman addressing Capt. Continued on next Column.)

Mr. B. C. Cook proposed the re- election of the auditors, Messrs Percy Smith, Seth and Fleming. Mr H. Dreyer seconded, and the resolution was carried:

custody.