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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20th, 1928.

THE MILITARY SANATORIUM.

TROOPS AT WEIHAIWEL

A RESIDENT'S TRIBUTE.

THE ADVENT OF THE MOTOR CAR.

[RT A CORRESPONDENT.]

ARE, THERE ANY LETTERS THE BANK OF EASTİ

FOR YOU!

UNCLAIMED CORRESPON- DENCE, ETC., AT THE G:P.O.

SATURDAY'S OFFICIAL LIST.

ASIA, LTD.

HOPES OF TRADE REVIVAL NOT REALISED.

SIR SHOU SON CHOW REVIEWS SITUATION.

A General Post:Office notification of Saturday gives the following

The Nath.ordinary yearly meet details regarding unclaimed corres-ing of the Bark of East Asia, Ltd. pondence, etc., and radio tele- was held on Saturday afternoon,

ntata registered office. No 10 Da Voeux Road, Central.

grama :-

The Hon. Sir Shou Son Chow presided, and thers were present Mesars P. K. Kwok, Chow Chi Nam, Tang Sang, Bonn Hiu Cho, To Shuk Hon. Li Koon Chun, Li To Fong, L Pak To, K. K. Lee, Li Po Tin, Fung Ping Shan, Wong Yun Tong Kan Tong Po, Ling Man Lai, K. K. Wang, Li Lan Sang, Kan Ying Pa, and many others.

WEIHAIWEI, Feb. 7th.

G. Adair, J. B. Affleck, H. Arns, Early in February, 1929, Lord Madame Baldson, T. Brown (Denis Balfour stated at the Washington Murray & Co.), I. 4. H. Brown, Mrs. G. . Broita, W. G. Burdett, Conference that H. M. Government R. Bigazzi, Rev. and Mrs. C. R. was prepared to surrender the lease Callender, R. A. Donaldson, A. of Weibaiwei "as an indication of Dubois R. Elkelen, D. Fraser, 1. Goldenberg, H. C. Hardy, E. goodwill towards China and to Henke, H. Happe, W. Killack, Rev. pave the way to more "important G. H. de Kay, L. G. Knutzen, Mrs. agreements and settlements-parti-Leeds, Meon, Henry Miller, A. Ms. J. A. Ogden, W. Owen, cularly, the general reduction of Mons, Ostrounoff, J. E. Ogle R The Chairman said: I referred naval armaments. Absording to Palmer, Mina E.. 3. Pyc. last year to the hopes and anticipa-:

V. Pinson. tions of a revival of trade in the one account Lord Balfour's an-Mr. Petrol. A

A. Platt .0. Pesku, near future. I regret to say that nouncement caused a "nation" Miss

H. Pampanga O. H. Ritter, M. A.these hones have not been realised at the Conference No doubt a Solaer, Tim Summers, Boland during the year under review, but greater sensation would have been Sanders, Mr. and Mr. F. on the contrary, there was oven Schott, J. L. D. Stuart, K. Vogel, greater depression and uncertainty created had another delegate Ten. Er. Vittaly (Associated Drug for trade in the Far East than he tured to prophesy that circum Co.), Mr. and Mrs J. Weissbein fore on account of the continuance stances would compel the London Wong Sing Woon, J. W. Wilson of civil wars and troubles in China. Government to postpone fulfilment (H.F. Ritchie & Co.), H. W. Wel However, it is gratifying to note man. Wan Sun. Mestra F. that conditions in the Colony itself of its generous promise indefinite- D. R. H, A. Weller.

gradually returned to almost what ly: that a 1927 there would be

Unpaid Correspondence.

they were in normal times. at anchor in of harbour a more

R. Charence (c/o American Con- powerful naval force than any sulate). W. Hughes (c/o HK. sines the days of

Russo Hotel), Mr. and Mrs. Ekth Jack

son, Dr. C. M. Lee (Episcopal How Japanese War: and, more remark-pital, Miss V. Smith (c/o Ame able still, that military encampean Consulate). ments would spring up like mush- rooms in A night and British soldiers be in evidence on the roads

streets of Wechniwei greater numbers than at any time in its history. Favoured as they were by brilliant sunshine and pro- longed, fine weather-not to mention the presence of two military bands

And

the

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the majority of our Bummer visitors seem to have enjoyed an unusually pleasant holiday. Apart from officers in high command of naval and military forces, dis-{ tinguished visitors include Lady Tyrwhitt and Miss Tyrwhitt who | occupied & house on the Island, and H. M. Minister to Peking who. with Lady Lampson and children, were guests at Government, House. In November our Commissioner re- ceived a visit from an old friend in the person of the Governor of Hong Kong who," accompanied by Lady Clementi and their children, broke journey from Peking to spend a few days here.

The Convalescent Depot. The establishment of a hospital base in British Columbia for the | Shanghai Defence Force was, I be lieve, the original idea. Someone seems to have suffered from an inspiration and, to the relief of that unfortunate, individual, the British taxpayer, Weihaiwei was

Registered Articles.

H. Aros, Bigazzi (c/o Hong Kong Hotel, Mons. Cossemille Madame Deute, Mrs. F. S.. Gil- hings (3.4. Moerdonia), Gobaid Ram Katyal & Co., Hong Kong Publish ing Co., Kou Yao Kai, B. Krivoss, M. L. Lakeman (c/o H.K. Hotel), Nguyen Dan Nhung, K. C. Perera, MH. Poarion, Miss Rosi Sanches, Capt. B. Schrieber, Paul Wolwert Anvers), Yardynsky (c/o Ottery,

!! Parcels.

Cheah Wang Chen,

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chong

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The results of the year working show very Hitle material chango from those of the preceding year, and in view of the difficult time, I think you will agree with me that we are indebted to the efforts of the management both in the Head Office and in its branches for the

Profit on the year's operation.

seraass In Current And Deposit Accouals.

You will observe from the Balance Sheet before you that the Agures, in our current and deposit ; accounts show a very substantial

increase over those of 1929, and I am glad to be able to say that this important branch of our business is being steadily maintained in all our offices. However, your Direc tors still think it prudent to keep na large a cash reserve as possible, and you il notice that our money at call fully represents 80 per cent. against our Habilities on current and deposit accounts.

The Shanghai Branch. The addition of the sum of about From..

$200,000 to our Bank Building ac ...... Seattle. count represents payment to the Vancouver B.C. contractors for our new Shanghai

Makasser Office which

was completed in November last year. Our Shang- Eatboemi. hai Branch is now occupying the Semarang major portion of the ground floor Soerabaja and I am pleased to state that the remainder of the ground floor, and Boston Mass most of the office space in the upper Manila. Boors have been let out yielding Jesselton. very good returns on the Capital Cholon. invested. I may mention here that m Cholon.

the Directors have made a very Toronto Ont, conservative valuation of all the Swatow properties owned by The Bank and Sourabaja, they are satisfied that it is very

Swatow, much above the book value. Yunnanfu. Detroit Mich. San Francisco.

Led Mangostan ................. 1918 7924 Konyune Mobank...

Leo Rose Wong..... Leo Safier

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The amount to be carried. forward. previous year because it is the is again larger than that of the policy of the Directors to carry forward such a siin. that will 4ssure shareholders of a steady

progressive spirit in our midst, the dividend for the coming year. Local Government has placed un

With these few remarks, I beg to

discovered. The Convalescent De Vorder for two motor cycles and propose the adoption of the report;

and accounts and that the amount standing at the credit of Profit and Loss Account be dealt with 11.3 follows:-

To pay a dividend of

88 per share on: 50,000 shares........ $300,000.00 To pay a bonus to

directors, holders of founder shares and the staff....................... 18,680.03 To carry forward ......

Total

404,641.30

$723,322.34

pot, with Major C. E. Feweest as side-cars to facilitate quick com- Commandant, was established in munication

with the outlying Further, the premises originally built for the police stations. defumet Chinese Regiment with the Road are to be connected up by police stations along the Cheloo

Sergeants! Mess as the hospital telephone with Port Edward for a distance of about twelve miles, proper. Other accommodation wer found in the buildings originally understand, to carry out a project. It is also practically decided, 1

put up for the transportation of originally put forward some fifteen cookies to South Africa but never years ago, to connect the two main used for that purpose. Under a highways that traverse the Terri new' name,

Albahera Barracks," tory, east aral south, by a cross- these premises were taken over for country road near our boundary. the Middlesex Regiment, Colonel There is yet one thing needed and A. Stewart Apart frost successive the day cannot be far distant groups of convalescents and others when the anti-motor ordinance, be- who were sent here to escape the gotten of prejudice and ignorance, great heat of Shanghai, part of the will be consigned to the crap- Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire heap. Regiment was also stationed here, under Major A... D. Gaye. For part of the winter B Company of during the year in the Local Gov. There have been a few changes this Regiment, with Major J. R. ernment staff, Mr. W. R. Haller The meeting terminated with the Robertson in command, has acted resigned after nine years service announcement by the Chairman as our local garrison, replaced a --first ns Financial Assistant and. that dividend warrants would he month

by A Company with then in the higher position, Finas-ready on Monday (to-day). Major E

8. Chowder-Grune as cal Secretary. Mr. Hailer will be remembered in this community

Oficialdom.

Mr. Poon Hiu Cho seconded, no questions were add and the adop tion of the report and accounts was carried unanimously..

On the proposition of Mr. Chow Tung Sang, seconded by Mr. Tso Shuk Hon. Messra Percy Smith. the Auditors for ensuing year. Seth & Fleming were re-elected as

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O. C. Troops.

No reference to the presence of as pains-taking, and conscientious DAIRY FARM, ICE & COLD British soldiers at Weihniwei Л would be complete which does not duties, courteous in manner and the discharge of important refer to their general good conduct, ever mindful in his dealing with. their discipline and self-control, the man in the street of what was. which have been most praise-worthy due to and from him as a public and creditable to them and the servant. He is succeeded by Mr country that has-went-them

D. Crawley, who originally The Anti-Motor Ordinance. Came to Weihaiwei in 1906 and Whoever else might be able to joined the Government staff in 1913 muddle along without the assiebus resigned in 1021 to join a local tance of one of the most useful in- firm. The Government is to be con- ventions of modern times-the in-gratulated on scouting the services combustion engine the of one, who not only is familiar British Army cannot, and not least with work in the financial depart of wonderful -happenings of a meat, but brings with him the ad wonderful year is the advent of the ditional experience Required dur motor car on the roade of Weihai-ing the six years, spent in civilian wei for the first time in history. employment.

ternal

Subject to audit the Directors, of the Dairy Farm-Ice & Cold Storage Company, Ltd., propose paying a Dividend of $1.25 per share, write ing off from Plant and Buildings, $119,435,70 and from Share Invest ments 8912,222.06.

SHANGHAI LAND DIVIDEND. NINE TAELS FOR THE YEAR,

Messrs. Benjamin & Potts have To the astonishment of our local Mr. H. C Cathrop of the been advised by their Shanghai Jeremiahs, the importation of two Hong Kong Police came, here Office that the Shanghai Land In- gmaili lorries and an ambulance car originally to learn the language and vestment Co., Ltd. have declared has led to no serious accidente; no has been acting for: a comparative a final dividend of Tla. 3.00 and a bridges have collapset: road sür-ly brief period as Junior District Bonus of The 3.00 per share, mak- facos have not been torn to pieces. Officer. He has recently been encing Ma. 8 for the year ending 31st With this object-leon before us ceeded by Mr. W La B. Sparrow, December, 1027. and inspired, no doubt, by the new also of the Hong Kong Government The profits for last year, amount

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MEDICAL STUDENT AND GUTTERIDGE MURDER.

[AP.B. BE

SHANGHAI STREET FIGHT.

CONSTABLE KILLS ARMED ROBBER.

ALLEGED CONFESSION.

Arthur Jones (31), described as a

SHANGHAI, Feb. 14th medical student, of Wrexham, A single Chinese constable North Wales, was unit to appear tackled three armed robbers about at the Mansion House Police Court 4.40 a.m. yesterday, and, in the to answer & charge of wandering bitter cold weather, shot and killed insane, and the case was adjourned one, and he believes that he wound- Joncs is alleged to have driven ed another of the gang, This Is up to Cloaklane Police Station in the first instance in police anuals,

taxicab and'to have said he wish-

ed to give himself up for the mur it is believed, that an armed battle der of P-c. Gutteridge, but after-between police and robbars occur- wards to have denied any know red at such a late hour, the rob ledge of the murder.

the Essex County Police, was found Pa and 10.30 p.m.

The body of P., Gutteridge, ofere preferring to work between s

on the early morning of September 27th or a quiet road near. Staple ford Abbota, with bullet wounds in the bead.

he was

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at the intersection of Yunnan andð. The gang had stopped a riciha

Canton Roads and were relieving The Medical View,

the fate of tie valuables, when & When the name-of-Jones-was call constable approached Ashe od Police constable Martin said the sounded an Alarm, they made off man was at present in the City of an easterly direction and were. London Infirmary in Bow road for ext seen near Foochow Road and observation. He was found wan-unnan Road At Swatow Road, dering, and a doctor certified that another constable saw them. He took cover behind an electric ligh not quite right,”

pole, Polore opening fire he saw The officer produced a medical that one robber carried a pistol and certificate to the effect that Jones another had an electric torch was not in a fit state of health to be brought up at the Court, pë

He made up for lost time, and within a few moments bad fired The Magisrate (Sir Louis New-six rounds, With the second or tony-Is this the case in which the third round, one of the gang fell man was alleged to have given him dead. One of the others, stumbled self up for murderi

as if he had been struck by a bul The Clerk-Hele alleged to have let Another of the gang returned on feed to the murder of Felice fire, but it was ineffective Comlable Gutteridge, we werk Reserves from Louza station were ***The case was then adjourned rushed to the scene, but the other until Jones should be fit to appear. I robbers escaped.