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HON

GKONG GEDERAL CHAMBER

OF COMMERCE.

At the monthly meeling of the General Cont mittee of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, held in the Chamber Room, City Hall, at noon on the 22nd October, 1901, Present-Sir Thomas Jackson (Chairman), Hon. J. Dell-Irving, Alessrs. W. Poate, R. L. Richardson, H. A. Ritchie, N. A. Siebs, H. E. Tomkins, Hon. T. 11. Whitehead (ex officio), and R. C. Wilcox (Secretary).

MINUTES.

The minutes of the previous monthly meet ing (held 16th Sept. 1901) were read and con. firmed.

PROPOSED REGISTRATION OF CHINESE PARTNERSHIPS,"

Read letter from the Singapore Chamber of Compierce, dated 9th September acknowledg: ing receipt of Chamber's letter of 13th August, and noting with thanks the promise to forward to them the result of the inquiry by the Com. mittes appointed by the Governor to investi gate the subject.

Hon. T. H. Whitehead said that the Report of the Committee had just been issued.

It was decided to apply to the Government for a copy and send it to the Singapore Cham ber as soon as possible.

the ship's articles or not. With regard to the Petition of the Launch owners, they fully en dorsed the proposed Government Regulations, and were of opinion that all sttaniers trading from Hongkong to the West River and other Chinese Inland Waters should be governed by the River Steamers Regulations, under which the Macao and Canton river steamers run, a

Letter to this effeci were despatched on the same day to the Hon. T. ix. Whitehead and to Messrs. Dennys & Bowley. Read letter from Messrs. Dennys & Bowley dated 17th October in which, after acknowledging receipt of Gban ber's letter of the saths idem they asked if the Committee were aware that the River Steamer Regulations, as the Ordinance at present stands, only apply to vessels of over sixty tons, and that an amendment of the Interpretation clause will be necessary to bring launches of less than 60 tons within Section 38 of the

Ordinance.

After some discussion it was decided to write in reply that the Committee were aware of the fact mentioned in Messrs. Dennys & Bowley's letter. -

With regard to the amendment suggested by the Chamber in No. 16 of the Quarantine Regulations,

ported him, it was lost, the original · efduse being carried by the aid of the senior unofficial member and Dr. Hokai, who voted with the

The Hon. T. H. Whitehead said when the clause was discussed in the Legislative Council THE MEDICAL INSPECTION OF Shrs.

he moved an amendment in the sense sug. Read letter from the Colonial Secretary, dated

gested by the Chamber, but though Mr. Bell 16th Sept., in continuation of previous corres- pondence informing the Chamber that 11.Eving, Mr. Thorburn, and Mr. Wei Yuk sup the Governor had recommended for the con- sideration of the Secretary of State the question of the appointment of a second Health Officer, of the Port, who will be allowed no private practice, and that Dr. Jordan, in view of his long service be permitted to retain his private practice shore, only, however, on the distinci understanding that when himself engaged in private practice, he will place at the disposal of the Government another officer as his substitute,

officia! majority.

After some discussion, in which regret was expressed that the Coverninent should have seen fit to reject so reasonable an amendment The Chairman proposed that the Shipping companies and firms should be asked to unite in a protest against the clause as carried, and

up smiling. It was an "awially jolly time;" and though some real work was performed it passed unnoticed in the merry scramble. "Where ignorance is bills is folly to be wise, H.E. Major-General Gascogne, K.C.MG with the officers of his staff watched the manoeuvring and appeared well-satisfied with the results, The day finished, the transports retumed, guns and accoutrements were placed in the hands of boys with emphatic orders regarding the re moval of every speck of dust, and then the men laughed at the news concerning the impromptu bath of Major Bryant who had fallen in the water between a launch and the pior and was gallantly rescued by a Sikh "apparently nons the worse for the

immersion."

Auction.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

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HE Undersigned have received instructions

to Sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION,

-TO-MORROW, (TUESDAY), and WEDNESDAY, .. the 29th and 30th October, ruor, at 10 A.M,, at H.M: NAVAL YARD, SUNDRY NAVAL AND VICTUALLING OBSOLUTE AND CONDEMNED STORES. Comprising

OLD IRON, PAPER STUFF, RAGS; CANVAS, CLOTHING, IMPLEMENTS, &c., SLC., Rc.

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Then followed another singing and drinking The VICTUALLING STORES will be sold -on TUESDAY, agth, and the NAVAL, STORES on

WEDNESDAY, 30th instart. entertainment after which the men turned

TERMS OF SALE As customary. in and rose for early drill and church parade.

HUGHES & HOUGH, The chaplain to the troops (Rev. E. J. Hardy).

Government. Auctioneers, preached, and after, the service the general.

Hongkong, aand October, 1901. inspection was held. Evidently the boys had been most attentive to their duty, and con- sequently their masters were highly praised. H. E. Major-Genenil Gascoigne, in ad- dressing the Corps, complimented the men on their polish and afterwards referred to the disbandment of "B" Company,

He said the step was rendered imperative by- the fact that, should the necessity of calling up the Corps ever arise, the Company'sservices, from the fact that the members are employed in the Naval Yard, would not be available in the particular section allocated to it in the defence scheine that had been prepared. It was only after very senous consideration, said His Excellency, that it had been decided to ask these men to send in their resignations, but there was a probability of their services being no altogether dispensed with. One very satisfactory feature in connection with the disbandment of "B" Comany was the rentonstrance that had come from its mem- in regard to volunteering, and were not. treating it lightly. Whilst on the ques- tiori of companies, His Excellency said he would like to mention that Colonel Browne wanted more men in the Engineers. Three times' the present number were required, and in the Colony there were sure to be found just the kind of men needed One point, however, would have to be observed: their enlistmeni and service must be under precisely the same conditions as those attaching to the other units, and they would also have to be available when the occasion arrived, if it ever did, for the parti- scheme. cular section allocated to them in the defence

who will not be allowed to take privale practice seni it in to the Chamber, when the Govern bers, showing that they were really in carnest

on board any ship; with a further recommenda tion that if Br. Jordan is not willing to accept there conditions another Health Officer of the Part be appointed on the same terins as those offered to the secondEllealth Officer

It was deciderite reply expressing tion with these proposals.

THE CHINESE TARIFE

ment night again be addressed on the subject.

This was unanimously adopted.

THE BANKRUPTCY LAW,

Read letter from the Colonial Secretary, dated 16th October, referring a previous cor satisfac.respondence on the subject of the amendment of the Bankruptcy Law, enclosing, copy of a despatch from the Secretary of State for the Colonies covering copy of a letter from the Board of Trade on the Bankruptcy Amendment Ordinance, 1901, with an opinion by Mr. Muir Mackenzie, its legal adviser, together with copy

Entimations.

SANITARY

BOARD

OWNERS of HOUSES situated in the and in the Western Division of Kowloon, who have not had their Premises LIME WASHED and CLEANSED in accordance with Law, are reminded that the period during which this work should be FINISHED ends on the 31st day of OCTOBER, Igor, and the Sanitary Board being convinced of the necessity of Cleanliness in its efforts to Stamp out Plague, is. determined to rigorously prosecute any owner in default after the above named Date

Central Division of the City of Victoria,

The Central Division of the City lies between

and East Street on the West. The Western Division of Kowloon is all that part of the Kowloon Peninsula to the West of Robinson Road and includes Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Ti, Mong Kok Tsui, Tai Kok Tsui and Sham Shui Po.

By Order of the Board,

Garden Road on the East, and Morrison Street

G. A. WOODCOCK, Secretary.

Sanitary Board Office, 1st October, 1901.

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CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE CO.,

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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

In accordance with the decision come to at the last inceting a letter was addressed on the 18th September to the British Minister at Peking acknowledging receipt of his letter of the 26th August giving certain information as to duties subject, and requesting the opinion of the on imports, and, referring to the signature of committee on the points raised by the legal the Protocol, expressing a hope that there will adviser of the Board of Trade, which were complimented the men on the neat appearance will be CLOSED from the 30th instant, to the

be nedelay in carrying out the terms both in the letter and the spirit.

The Secretary stated that, on the 30th Sept a letter was, addressed to the Canton Chamber of Commerce calling attention to the fact that Sir James Lyle Mackay, the Commissioner appointed to conduct the commercial negotia. tions with China under the provisions of the Protocol, would probably árrive here about the middle of November, and inviting them to

either express their views on the Tariff in the form of a Memorandum, to be transmitted through this Chamber, or to send a represent tative to meet the Commissioner with this Committee.

The Secretary said that, so far, no reply had been received to this communication.

The Chairman said it would be well to write arain, and the Committee concurred in this view, it being the general opinion that the Canton Chamber should be represented here when the Commissioner arrived.

་་ The Chairman said he thought the Chamber should do something on the occasion of the arrival of the British Commissioners, though it was probable they would not wish to remain in the Colony long. He might mention that

Sir Ernest Satow was coming down to meet the Commissioners."

The Vice-Clairman thought there should be a conference between the Commitee and the Cominissioners.

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of a minute from the Crown Solicitor on the

summarised as follows :—

-Should the meaning of the term "deblor in the Bankruptcy Ordinance be extended so as to include, in addition to British subjecs, not only resident foreigners, but also non- residents foreigners carrying on business in the Colony either, as partners with others, or by means of a manager or agent, either in a frm name or in their own names.

2.-Should an adjudication be allowed to be made against a firm in the firm name so as to bind all the joint and separate property of the partners in the firm although not individually nained in the order of adjudication?

The Chairmansaid he was decidedly of opinion that their answer to these interrogations should he in the affirmative. He thought that they would all agree with these proposals, which were in the spirit of their own suggestions for amendment of the Bankruptcy Law, only they went perhaps a little further.

The Committee unanimously concurred in these remarks, and it was decided to reply to the letter in that sense.

This was all the business of public interest.

THE KHAKI PICNIC.

WORK AT LAST !

Tired nature's sweet restorer had its refresh ing effects on at least three quarters of the boys Hon. T. H. Whitehend suggested that who had been working hard at Stonecutter's memorandum should be prepared by a sub-during the past week and ere the bugle sound- committee composed of representatives of theted on Saturday they were at it again-making Import houses, giving the views of the Chamber preparations for a pleasant surprise. Comp on the Tariff and trade,

life was becoming monotonous "don't yer know." It was to be a day of work; the

After some discussion,

The Chairman proposed that the "Vice-masters were to be central figures and the Chairman, Messrs, R. 1.. Richardson H. E. boys-lying in 'the strade of the canteen smok- Tomkins, T. Arnold, and A. B. Smith being cigars and cigarettes-were for the once to appointed a Sub-Committee to consider the be Private So and So's of the Hongkong programme and draw up a memorandum of the Volunteers. subjects ronnected with the Tariff to lay before the Commissioners."

THE AMENDMENT OF THE MERCHANT SHIPPING ORDINANCE

After further drilling His Excellency and staff went to the various tents, saw undoubted signs that the boys had not been idle and of their quarters. Sports were held in the afternoon, and by night-fall the camp was almost deserted, as nearly everyone came back for a good night's sleep. The tests were struck early this moming, and save for a few sore heads and broken bottles the Khaki Picnic of 1901 is now a thing of the past.

STAFF SERGEANTS MESS PICNIC.

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HE THIRTY-FIFTH ORDINARY T MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the HEAD OFFICE, Victoria, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 12th November, at TWELVE O'CLOCK, Noon, for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors and Statement of Accounts to the 30th April last, and of declaring Dividends. The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company 12th November, both Days inclusive. By Order of the Board of Directors,

W. H. RAY, Secretary, Hongkong, 21st October, 1901. [114C THE PUMJOM MINING COMPANY,

LIMITED.. *ONSEQUENT upon the new and satisfac- tory developments at the Mines, and the necessity for a Tramway, Trucks, and Acces sories in the immediate future; the Directors have resolved to make the FINAL CALL of ONE DOLLAR per Share; and accordingly.

Notice is hereby given that at a Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company, held al the Company's Office, No. 13, Beaconsfield Arcade, Victoria, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 14th October, 1001, the following RESOLU. TION was passed

The Staff Sergeants Mess brought off one of their well known picnics on Saturday, Starting at 7 pm. from the Commisariat pier the "Tommy Atkins" with about 50 on board made for Ly-ee-mun. The band of the Ocean was on board and played almost continuously. On a perfect moon-light night and under the influence of the music one

That the FINAL CALL of ONE could forget the littlenesses and snobbery DOLLAR per Share upon all the Holders of Hongkong when face to face with a portion

of Ordinary Shares in the above Company in respect of all the Shares held by them of what has been dubbed "the backbone of the

is the above Company be and the same is. British Army," The launch rounded the har

hereby made. Such CALLS to be PAID to the Company at their Bankers, TRE bour and proceeded to Li-chi-kok where the

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING party landed. A cold collation was served on

CORPURATION, at their Premises, Queen's the green, lighted by the numerous lanterns

Road Central, Victoria, Hongkong, un or that had been used in decorating the boat, and

before the 5th day of. NOVEMBER, 1901. the company gave themselves up to music,

And Notice is also given that in accordance songs and dancing. Everyone seemed to have with Article 24 of the Company's Articles of broughtawife, sister or sweetheart, all intent on Association, Interest will be charged as from enjoying themselves, presided over by the grim

the said 15th day of NOVEMBER, 1901, at the eye of Garrison Sergeant Major Brown. The Rate of Sio per centum per annum, upon all genial Sergt. Major, on this occasion, unbent Calls remaining unpaid after the said 15th day and was is one of the youngest, as much of NOVEMBER, 1901, up to the actual dates of enjoying the pleasure of others as-his-own-Payment of the same. satisfaction at the evident success of the outing, Shareholders-are-particularly requested to A start was made to return and Hongkongnote that upon presentation at the Office of the reached early on Sunday morning, everyone Company of the Banker's receipt for payment of the Call toge her with the Certificate of the wishing everyone else the best of good luck and hoping the Staff Sergeants Mess will soon have

Shares in respect of which the Call has been another outing.

CANTON NOTES.

EXAMINATIONS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

CANTON, October 26th. Some strange things have come to light in regard to the late examinations. The man

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W. H. GASKELL,

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It was a capital idea on, the part of the who heads the list is a Sa gambling business A 1900, equivalent to 46% on the Paid-up THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY,

tell, both morally and physically, so that it was only natural some steps should be taken to get the excursionists in form before they. paraded the city, to induce others to join the picnic next year.

commanding officer, for there is undoubledly Hon. J. J. Bell irving seconded, and this was something wrong about the men in thiki carried unanimously,

not being called upon to undergo a moderate amount of physical exercise during the course of a week's picnic. Beside they had been fiter- On the 25th September a letter was received ally running to grass, late nights and early from Messrs. Dennys and Bowley, forwarding mornings with "Lights out" and "Drinks in" copy of a Petition presented to the Government were the usual regulations among the majority, hy the Kwang Wan Steamboat Company, and the worry of inspecting accoutrements Limited, the Shun On Steamship Company, after the boys had attended to them began to Limited, and the Shun Tai Steamship Com- pany, Limited, (owners of steam launches, ply- ing between Hongkong and ports on the West River), with reference to the number of pas sengers they will in fiture, under the Bill to amend the Merchant Shipping Ordinance of Well, on Saturday they were to work, 1899, be allowed to carry on board their and there was no doubt they did, work, launches.

| Transports, or more correctly speaking steam launches, were drawn up at the Island punc tually at 2.30, and men and guns embarked for Lal-chi-kok, via Gin Drinker's Bay. There the proverbial and stereotyped "ratile of musketry" rose from the sea to the sky, and This suggestion was adopted, and on the rath echoed and re-echoed across the paddi fields October the Sub-Committee presented their to the wooded slopes of the mountains. report, which was to the effect, that the The Field Battery found the targets on many propose amendments in the Ordinance met occasions, and generally speaking the marks their approval, with one exception, viz manship was good. The warriors" dashed In No. 16 of Quarantine (Table 1) in which over the hills, lost and found each other, tripped

On the 26th idem a letter was received from Mr. Whitehead enclosing copy of a draft Bill, and, referring to the above Petition, suggesting the appointment of a. Sub Committee to con sider both the Bill and the Petition.

sent he is engaged in the

in the western part of Canton. It is well known that this man never entered the ex- amination hall. He hired a student to write for him, feed the examiners well and now heads the list. The man who paid most for his degree is a native of Heung.Shan. He paid two thousand dollars as an entrance fee and twenty thousand when his degree was awarded. These things are openly spoken about and not even the. persons who thus fraudulently secured degrees appear ashamed. Of course the purchase of degrees is forbidden, i.e. the officials must not sell degrees to en rich the government, but the examiners and other may receive bribes to enrich themselves. FIRES,

A fire, which destroyed three shops, broke out in an egg shop in the eastern part of the city yesterday. Canton has escaped fires to an unusual extent this year. The "ta tsui". period is well advanced and yet there has been no very large fire.

PAWN SHOP ROBBED.

Capital of $50 per Share, has been declared.

WARRANTS will be issued on the 11th October.

By Order of the Beard,

W. J. SAUNDERS, Secretary. Hongkong, Toth October, 1901. GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED,

PORTLAND CEMENT.

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