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THE MERCANTILE MARINE..

SHPOWNERS AND OFFICERS,

At a meeting hold on the feth February attended by a large number of officers of the China coast, the following decisions were passed.

To give owners till the 17th February to

reply in letter.

:

If no reply is received, to send a final letter in, requesting a favourable reply by the 21st, failing which such measures as may be neces- sary, will be taken

It is further, agreed that officers shall leave their ships in the Outports if a strike is agreed on, on receipt of a cable to that effect.

If at noon on the zollra favourable reply has not been received all officers in port will give 24 hours notice to their Captains, and leave

their ships on the 21st at noon.

A copy of felter and circular to be sent to each ship and to Hongkong.

The following circular has been sent to Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and Co., Butterfield and Swire, and the China Merchants S. N. Co. at Shanghai.

Gentlemen,-We beg respectfully to ap proach you with regard to our present rate of salary, and to ask you to he good enough to grant us a substantial increase of same. Un dernoted we beg to place before you the prin. cipal reasons for approaching you on the above matter, viz

-We consider that as responsible officers. of a watch at sea our services are of more value to the company; considering the amount of property at stake. in ship and cargo.

-We consider that there is too much difference between the rate of pay received by the ship masters in the employ, and the officers who assist them in the navigation of their ships, 3-e find that through the poor purchasing value of the dollar the present rate of pay as ist inste, 12 and 14 pounds a month is only equal to a value of 8 and to pounds a mentit if earned and expended at home ports. This value applies to 2nd males pay in proportion. We venture to say that there is no other profession, business or trade carried on in China that does not confer on those who follow it a salary of more than double the remuneration that the saine men would receive if employed in the same capacity at home.

4-We respectfully submit that we find it impossible in save money at the present rate of pay, and as we all have home ties, we think we ought to receive a salary sufficientte enable us to keep in touch with them. You are aware of what it costs to go to England from China and to stay at home say for six months without receiving any pay.

f.-It has frequently happened that the Company have engaged an apprentice engineer from the Dock Co., in Shanghai, as 3rd engineer of a steamer at a salary of 12 pound: 15 shillings per month and on board the same steamer may have been, and has been a 'ist mate re- ceiving only 12 pounds per month. This has been and is a sore grievance to every self- respecting officer in the Company, and has - roused a feeling of indignation in every man worthy of the name in your service. We know of no other part of the shipping world where such a state of things exists namely, that a third engineer with very little responsibility, receives a higher rate of pay than the officer who has to take command of the ship in the event of hything happening to the master, and who at all times is responsible for the safe stowage of cargo, and the safety of the ship and cargo during his watch at sch

6.We are aware that the supply and demand of deck officers of this coast, is fairly well balanced. If any thing the demand very often exceeds the supply.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1902...

TA KOWLOON SCHOOL QUESTION.

MIL. HO TUNG'S GENEROUS GIFT

tioned in the third paragraph of your letterunder, reply, at least one properly qualified English master and to maintain the standard of educa tion there on the same level as that in the

Kowloon School for European children. Until such provisions are made, in addition to those The following Correspondence has been contemplated, I beg respectfully to differ with forwarded to us for publication

THE GOVERNMENT TO MRO,TUNG.

Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, 15th Feb., 1901. Sir, I have the honour to draw your aten tion to a matter of great importance connected with the British Kowloon School, recently built at your expense. In past years the Government of Hongkong has held that in Schools maintained or assisted by the tax- payers no distinction of race or creed could legitimately he drawn. Lately however, the Government has been induced to regard the question in another light and has arrived at

the conclusion that an education given in schools attended indiscriminately by the chil dren of various races and languages is not efficient and that the best interests of the in habitants of the Colony will be served by the establishment of separate schools in which the children of each race can obtain the education which is specially suited to their needs."

2.-This being se the Government views with some embarrassment the position created by the terms on which the British Kowloon School has been established. The position may be briefly stated as follows You Sir, made the generous offer of a large sum of money for the erection of a, public school at Kowloon open to all races, and the Government gratefully accepted that offer. But in the two years that have since elapsed the views of the Government have developed and at the very time when the principle of separate schools has become established it finds itself in the position of having to open a new mixed

school.

the opinion that the educational wants of the Chinese in the dependency of Yau-ma-ti arg. well provided for.

I have etc.,

(Signed) Ho TUNG, The Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, C.M.G.,

Colonial Secretary, Hongkong,

THE GOVERNMENT TO MR. HO TUNG.

Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, 18th. February, 1902, Excellency the Officer Administering the Go. SIN,- have the honour by direction of His

vernment to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of 15th instant relating to the proposed change in the character of the British Kowloon School, and to express to you the thanks of the have allowed your private wishes to give way Government for the readiness with which you'

to what the Govemment believes to be best in

the interests of public education.

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2. As regards the two conditions mentioned, in your letter under reply (a) that the Anglo- Chinese School at Yau-ma-ti be put under a pro- perly qualified English master and (b) that the" course of instruction pursued there be raised to the same level as that at the British Kowloon School, the Government is prepared subject to the approval of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, to accept tliose conditions.

3. The Government does not propose at present to discuss the propriety of the policy of providing separate schools for the various classes of the community, as that question will be fully discussed in the Report of the Com mittee appointed to inquire into Education, which will be published shortly.

I have, etc,

(Sd.) J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,

Colonial Secretary.

3-Under the circumstances, there is but one course to pursue, however ungracious it may appear to be. Happily the Govern Ho Tung, Esq. ment is emboldened by the confidence that you had no motive in your liberal action beyond the welfare of the Colony and

it has therefore the less reluctance in re-

College, Bangkok, has been appointed head master of the new European school at Kowloon,

Mr. B. James, assistant master at King's

Intimations.

NOTICE

N TOTICE is hereby given that HO U TIN

has CEASED to be our Compradore and that no business can be arranged by him on our behalf. Also that no business can be arranged on our behalf by his son HO KWAN SOON or any other of his sons,

All Outstanding Accounts due to us in Hongkong and in Canton should be paid here to us direct.

ABDOOLALLY EBRAHIM & co. Hongkong, 6th February, 1902. 1661l

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RACE HOLIDAYS. THE Undermentioned BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business, at 11.45 AM, TO-MORROW. THURSDAY and FRIDAY, the 19th, 20th and arst instants, respectfully.

For the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,

AUSTRALIA AND CHINA,

1

T. H. WHITEHEAD;

Manager, Hongkong, For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION,

'T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager, For the NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

LIMITED.

GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR,

Chief Manager.

For the MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA

LIMITED,

JOHN THURBURN,

Manager, Hongkong. For the BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE,

Hongkong Agency,

L. BERINDOAQUE, Acting Manager. For the YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED,

TARO HODSUMI, Manager.

For the IMPERIAL BANK OF CHINA,

E, W. RUTTEK, Manager.

For the DEUTSCH-ASIATISCHE BANK,

H. SCHOTTLAENDER, Acting Manager.

For the Russo CHINESE BANK,

J. W. R. TAYLOR,

Manager.

Katonations.

At every turn,

day and night, you hear the en thusiastic praise of some one who is competent to judge and prefers

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to all others the whole world has it and likes it.

SOLE AGENTS :

A. S. WATSON & Co.

LIMITED'.

THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.

Hongkong, 13th December, 1903,

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For the GUARANTY TRUST CO. OF NEW THE INVENTORS .OF

YORK,

. N. G. EVANS,

Acting Manager, Hongkong. 18th February, 1902.

INSURANCE HOLIDAYS.

HONGKONG RACES.

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HE Undermentioned INSURANCE T OFFICES will be CLOSED ForthANCE saction of Public Business, at 11.45 A M.. TO MORROW, THURSDAY and FRIDAY, JARDINE, MATHESON & Co... the 19th, 20th and 21st instants,

General Agents,

Hongkong, says a Bangkok paper. He leaves here by the Bangkok, for Singapore where he is to be married to Mrs. Span, widow of the late Mr. O, W Span, a former master in King's College. He then goes on to Hongkong to take up his new appointment. Before going to Bangkok Mr. James, who is an Oxford mad, was a master in Queen's College, Hong: kong. All who know him here will be glad to learn of his advancement, but it must For the UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF

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CONNAUGHT HOUSE,

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CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LB.

and General Managers

HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE CO. SANDOW'S DUMBBELLS.

LIMITED.

CANTON, LIMITED,

W. J. SAUNDERS, Secretary.

munity like that of Bangkok can ill afford to lose. Such sterling men as he do much to For the NORTH-CHINA INSURANCE CO., LD., compensate for the pinchbeck so common in

W. H. PERCIVAL, Agent the East, and for the swollen bead cases so painfully apparent on occasions. Mrs. Span is by no means forgotten in Bangkok and they have both the best wishes of the whole For the YANGTZE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, community.

questing you to re-consider the condition which you attached to your gift--that the build ing should be devoted to a mixed school. The Government is convinced that a mixed school is not likely to prove a success and will certa inly fail to benefit the European section of the Kowloon community whose wants were beyond doubt the immediate objects of solicitude when the scheme was evolved. On the other hand the present wants of the Chinese are well pro- vided for by the Government school at Yau-be said that Mr. James is a man whom a, com- mati. The Government has already recognised the desirability of securing proper quarters for this school and a large site in a central position has been reserved and plans have been pre- pared for a school to accommodate 100 pupils. -If the educational system of the Kowloon Peninsuala is to fall into line with that of the rest of the Colony there should be at least two separate schools there, one for Europeans and one for Chinese. The latter school is already. in existence and the Government undertakes to provide it with proper. quarters without delay. The Government therefore desire form- ally to request you to waive the condition that the school erected at your expense should be for Europeans and Asiatics alike and to agree to its being maintained exclusively for children of European parentage. In so doing the Government feels that it is asking you to sup- plement a very handsome gift by removing a difficult condition, and one which is believed, by those best qualified to judge, tobe prejudi- cial to the best interests of the Colony.

have, etc.,

י;

(Sd.) J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,

Colonial Secretary.

Ho Tung, Esq.

MR. HO TUNG TO THE GOVERNMENT.

Hongkong, 17th February, 1902. Sir, I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 15th instant re- questing me to reconsider the condition attach- ing to my gift of the Kowloon School on the ground that Government have come to the conclusion to provide instruction, in future, to children of different nationalities in separate schools.

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It is hardly within my competence speak- ing from the point of view of the educationist, to enter into any discussion on this latest decision of Government. But I cannot refrain

from an expression of very sincere regret for so radical a change of policy on the part of the Government, and one that is so much opposed to the spirit, which prompted my offer of the school to the Colony. To recall previous corre spondence and interviews, it will be remembered that I attached most importance to the stipula tion that no distinction should be drawn as regarde either the nationality or creed of any scholar applying for admission to the Kowloon School: ?

#3—1. was actuated to lay special stress on this particular point by the consideration that i

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W. H. RAY,

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Secretary.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

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GEO. L. TOMLIN, Secretary. Hongkong, 18th February, 1902. [1976 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK. ING CORPORATION,

"HE DIVIDEND declared the Half-

As will be seen by reference to our advertis- ing columns, the above Company will open at the City Hall on Wednesday, the 26th instant, The Company comes from Manila after a five weeks' run to crowded houses at the Zorrilla Theatre, where the local Press spoke most highly of them. They have also performed in Singapore, the Free Press saying of them that "the various artistes came here with first-class reputations and upheld them in a good style, and it is only fair to the management to say that it is a long time since such an excellent Variety visit." Company has paid Singapore a Our Straits contemparary pays.high tribute to the various performers, Miss Maie.Arlen having fairly brought down the house with her clever rendering of "Mary was a Lady," while the dancing of Miss Della Ross is described as charming.

The programme to be produced on the opening night is as under-

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The little Wonder, Aimee Tasma, In her clever Performances on the High Wire, introducing her original Aerial Wheel Act. Maic Arlen

In her Gems of Songs and Dances. Lena Harvey Appearing in her Serio-comic Effusions. The Queen of the air Adalina Serina

In her Artistic Act on the Trapeze.. The bright little Comedy "Two Gaiety Girls,"

Pending Nast decent for go, ale Rate of ONE POUND and TEN SHIL LINGS together with a Bonus of TEN SHILLINGS STERLING per Share of $125 is PAYABLE on and after MONDAY, the 17th February current, at the Offices of the Corporation, where Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, 15th February, igaz. E1980 HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.

** NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

"HE ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING

THE

of SHAREHOLDERS will be held in the OFFICES, of the Company, Queen's Build- ings, New Praya, on MONDAY, the 24th February, 1902, at 12 o'clock NOON, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Direc- tors and the Statement of Accounts to the 31st December, 1901.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 10th to 24th February, both Days inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

THOS. I. ROSE, Secretary. Hongkong, 31st January, 1902. [130d

THE CHINA-BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. "HE THIRD ORDINARY YEARLY

Felix Tilbury (Ofthe Gaiety Co.) Harry Cogill. Tracy & Hatchett (An Heirat law) Dave Caston. Violet Winsome (a Gajely Girl) Lena Harvey.T MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS of Mr. Shrewby (Wealthy old Gent) Fred

Kitty Dimples (A Gaiety Girl) Mais-Arlea. Interval of 10 Minutes,

.......Mr. Geo. Wision.

Overture

Part II. Della Ross5

In her clever Series of Dances.

Maie Arlea and Harry Cogill:

In their sketch

"The Booking Agent."

the above Company will be held at the OFFICE, of the Company, No.4, Queen's Buildings, on SATURDAY, the 1st of March, 1902, at 12 o'clock (NOON), to receive a statement of accounts to 31st December, 1901, and the Report of the Manager and Consulting Com mittee and to elect a Consulting Committee and Auditor.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company,

March, both Days inclusive.

Siz.-We are aware that the shipping firms in all colonial public institutions (to the mainten Agnes Darling (An Aspiring Actress)Maie Arica, will be CLOSED from 15th instant, to 1st

Singapore are now paying much higher salaries" to deck officers than is the rule on ikis, coast. Junior officers here are already contemplating an early departure to that port if our petition is not favourably considered.

In view of the reasons stated above we beg respectfully to ask you to be good, enough to increase the rst mates pay to co per month and the 2nd mates pay to 14 per month.

We beg that you will reply by circular letter at your earliest convenience to the officers of the various ships in the Company's fleet.

Weate, Gentlemen,

Your obedient servants,

-AĮ REPRESENTATIVE BODY OF THE

COMPANY'S DECK OFFICERS.

We are informed that so far the Hongkong Owners have made no reply in the letter of the Deck Officers asking for a rise of pay

COTTAM & CO. DENTS DRIVING

CCLOVES for the RACES.

ance whereof public funds were to be applied)

in order to be successful and prosperous broadly

Hard Tocatch (An Agent) Harry Cogill. Introducing Songs, Dances, Burlesque Drama, etc.

Mr. Dave Castion........

speaking, must be open to one and all alike English Character Comedian and Hungarian

It is in the strict adherence to this vital prin-

cinic that I had contemplated the prosperity and success of the new School on the other side

of the harbour.

On the other band, I have no desire that my gift should be hedged to by conditions not capable of reasonable modification, as my sole object is to benefit education. I am prepared, therefore, though with very much reluctance, to yield to the request of Government to waive my original condition to the extent desired. I do 60, however, on the definite understanding that Government, on their part, undertake to appolot for the new Yau-ma-ti School for Chinese men,

OTTAM & CO. PLAID RUGS and

Top Boot Dancer.

Lena Harvey.

In her Patriotic Gems. "

Altro The Tramp.

J. WHEELEY, Manager,

[186d Hongkong, 12th February, 1002. HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE CO, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

Terminating with the most marvellous Lady THE THIRTY-THIRD

Contortionist of the Day,

Rose Acquinaldo

The greatest Hand and Teeth Balancer. of the 20th Century.

ORDINARY

ANNUAL MEETING of SHARE- HOLDERS in the above Company, will be held at the OFFICES of the Company, Pedders Street, on THURSDAY, the 6th day of March, We have certainly been unfortunate in the. Accounts to 31st December, 1901, and the 1902, at 12.30 F.M., to receive a Statement of variety shows which have visited the Colony Report of the General Managers, and to elect of late, but everybody who has seen them a Consulting Committee and Auditors. speaks well of the present company and we will be CLOSED from the 20th instant, to the The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Comrany believe that the long run of mediocre and 5th March, both Day inclusives whi worse performances has at length been broken, akk JARDINE, MATHESON&Co.,

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