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TELEGRAMS.

** HONGKONG TELEGRAPH "

SERVICE.

Opiam for China.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

BOMBAY, 22nd September. The P. & O. Co,'s mail steamer left Bombay yesterday afternoon with about 700 chests of Malwa opium, Prices are as follows :---

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Malwa (New) Rs. 1,500 (Old) 1,000 (Oldest). 1,700

(Reuters)

The Government and the Thibet Convention.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 1904.

THE WAR.

THE PORT ARTHUR GARRISON General Stoessel on September 5th received a message from the Czar in which he is thank ed for the successful defence of Port Arthur, and is asked to convey the Emperor's con- gratulations, officers and men for valuable services re dered their country.

The messag also conveyed the information

that beginning May 1st, each month's service while the city is under seige, will count as one of officers and men of the Port Arthur troops,

учат.

A jollification over the above order was held on the moming of September 8th, in the bar racks of the 10th regiment, after which there was a military parado in celebration of the good news.,

Thanksgiving services over the advent of the crown prince were held on the ships in the harbour a few days ago.-Chefoo Daily News.

CATTLE BREEDING INDUSTRY

PROPOSED, FOR HONGKONG,

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At the meeting of the Legislative Council this afternoon, the Colonial Secretary laid on the table Dr. W. Hunter and Mr. A. Gibson's report on a ca'tle disease in Hongkong, in continuation of a sessional paper laid before Government, in October last.

LONDON, 20th September. Mr. St. John Brodrick, speaking at Brom- ley, justified the Thibet expedition and convention, by which, and by recognising Chinese suzerainty, we had secuted our trade right; also an indemnity, coupled with the occupation, for a sufficient time, of n portion of the Chumbi Valley. We had carefully kept our pledges not to permanent- In conclusion, they say, it may be as well ly occupy Thibetan territory and not to ex- to draw attention to the possibilities of the ercise any permanent interference with inter-establishment of a cattle breeding industry in nal affairs. Mr. St. John Brodrick added the Colony,. At first sight the prosecution of that, if the Cabinet was so effete as was de- such an industry would appear to be an easy picted, it could not have come so satis- matter. Land area for this purpose is infinite, factorily out of this business, the final settle the question of sufficient pasture might be overcome. European cattle appear to thrive, ment of which depended largely on com under certain conditions, in some districts of munication with London.

the Colony, and such an industry is from many points of view, important for a Colony Jike llongkong.

LATER.

Cossack Skirmishes. General Mistchenko commanding the Cos- sacks has had daily skirmishes recently and

has sustained a number of casualties.

However, before making up our minds as to the establishment of such an industry, ques. tions of great importance must be faced. Questions regarding the possibility of a sudden Russian military authorities unanimously decimation of large herds of cattle from so- expect that General Kuropatkin will make a called, Rinderpest must, in the fight of past stand at Mukden for political, if not for strate-experience, be carefully considered before such gical, reasons.

an undertaking is decided upon.

CHARGE OF MANSLAUGHTER.

Thomas Hynes, overster of works at Messrs. Butterfield and Swire's shipyard, at Quarry Bay, was arrested last night in his quarters there, by Inspector Rebertson, on a warrant charging him with manslaughter of a coolie employed at the yard, under circumstances reported in these columos last night. He was placed before Mr Kemp at the Magistracy this morning, when, after evidence of the arrest had been given by the Inspector, the case was remanded until Thursday next. Mr. Bailey, solicitor, has been engaged for the defence. No bail was allowed,

KOWLOON BOWLING GREEN CLUB.

The Secretary of the Kowloon Howling Green Club (Mr. D. Gow) has forwarded to us the following particulars of the recent com. petitions.

CUP COMPETITION,

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In our preliminary report, we drew attention to the fact that in the disease known as Haemorrhagic Septicemia one had to deal with a factor of no small significance, should such a project become an accomplished fact. in our present report one finds the condition of affairs in regard to disease more complicated than ever,

Not only have we now to face so-called Rinderpest and Hemorrhagic Septicemia, but other obscure diseases, the effects of which under certain circumstances, render the success. ful prosecution of a cattle breeding industry a hazardous undertaking.

In the Philippine Islands the question of a cattle industry was raised immediately after the administration of those Islands by the American Government. The industry was com menced almost at once. Instead of proving beset with a complexity of difficulties. These, an expected success, the scheme soon became for the most part, resolved themselves into the occurrence of frequent widespread and sudden outbreaks of disease amongst the breeding 1st Round.-G. Edwards v. J. Galt, 1. Wai- herds occasioning great mortality and almost a ker v. A. P. Goodwin, J. Ross . A. Kinross, failure of the industry. Since then the subject C. F. Focken v. A. Langley, J. C. 'Gow v. J. of cattle disease in Manila has been under. Ramsay, J. Macdonald 7. G. T. Wilson, J.going a searching investigation. The results Clelland v. .J. J. Sibbit, R. Lapsley v. R. H. Baxter, W. J. Russell v. J. W. Grabum, A. Ewing u. Wm. Ramsay, D. Gow v. T. Petrie, T. W. Robertson v. A. Milroy, A. Stevenson v. G. K. Haxton, J. M. Robson v. J. Kyles, J. M. Henderson v. G.. Smith, D. Harvey .. Murchie, Wm. Deas v. R. Whyle, T. Skinner v. J. Parkes, R. Hume v. G. Dodds, N. G. Major v. Wm. Taylor,

This round to be finished by the 31st Octo-

ber.

"TAYLOR" DOWLS.

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of this research are becoming more and more complicated and have reached a point opposite our own experience, namely, th 1 there exists in this part of the world a group of complex and obscureiseases hitherto grouped together. under the heading "Rinderpest." The most significant disenses so far isolated are true Kinderpest, Hæmorrhagic Septicemia, Pyro- Doubtless plasmosis and Trypanosmiasis. there exist a number of others.

The symptoms and physical signs of these diseases are by no means always obvious and the mortality from them may be very great. Attempts have been made to import good stocks and to improve the grade of native bred animals so that material of a high order might be at disposal for slaughter, food and dairy purposes. So far the results of such attempts have not been favoured with the much desired

1st Round, J. Walker J. W. Graham, G, Edwards v. G. K. Haxton, J. Ramsay. v. G. Smith, A. Ewing w. R. Lapsley, J. J. Sibbit v. "C.. F. Focken, W. J. Russell, J. M. Robson, A. Stevenson 7. R. Whyte, A, Langley v. A. Kinross, G. Dodds v. J. Parkes, J. M. Mender son. D. Harvey, J. Kyles v. J. C. Gow J. I Galt v. Wm. Ramsay, N. G. Major.v. R. success... Hume, D. Gow, G. T. Wilson, J. Ross v. A, P. Goodwin, J. Clelland v. R. H. Baxter, Jas, Macdonald A. Miröy, Win. Bais v. J. Murchie, T. Petria v. T. W. Robenson, T. Skinner v. Win. Taylor,

This round to be finished by the 31st October. Result of the fourth round in the following competitions.

CLUB CHampionship..

* J. Macdonald beat J. W. Graham, J. M. Henderson beat Wm. Ramsay, Win. Deas boat J. Kyles, T. W. Robertson beat J. Parkes

AR PRESIDENT'S.

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D. Cow beat T. W. Robertson, G. K. Hax- ton beat J. M. Robson, G. Edwards beat A. Ewing, J. Galt beat Wm. Deas.

VICE-PRESIDENT).

Wm. Deas beat A. Kinrose, J. Galt beat D. Gow, J. M. Enderson beat I, W. Robertson, A. Ewing to play J. Macdonald.

The following is the draw in the semi-finals:

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP..

Wm. Deas J. Macdonald, Jo M. Hender. Bon v. T. W. Robertson. -

In Gongkong the question must be looked at from the same point of view. In our opinion, it would be premature to speculate as to the result of commencing such an industry, at present. Before doing so it would be as well to sift the question of cattle disease in the bottum. There can exist 'no doubt that the factor of disease is one of the greatest with which the industry will have to contend.

That cattle breeding in the Colony will be- come, an established fact in the future we see no reason to doubt, but before, this end is. attained much has yet to be accomplished along the lines of scientific research.

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY. OF CANTON, LID.

Following is the report for presentation to the shareholders at the thirty-first ordinary meeting to be held at the society's offices at noon on Thursday, the zoth October:-

The directors have now to submit to the shareholders a report of the business of the society for the year 1903, and for the six months Galt v. G. K. Haxton, G. Edwards . . eading the 30th June, 1904, 10

PRESIDENT

VICE-PRESIDENT'S,

Wm. Deas J. Gali J. M. Henderson v J. Macdonald or A. Ewing

1903-The net premium collected for the year, after deducting returns and reinsurances, amounts 10 54,256 781.38. After providing fo 'n bonus of 20%, on' contributions paid in May. remains at credit of working account

The semi-finals to be played off by a7th Sept last, there

a balance of $1,378,122.86, as per annexed statement,

A correspondent states that an Army officer in Bangkok is making merit by ving away from this sum the directors recommend the medicines free, and that hundreds of people payment of a dividend of $35 per share, equi- have been benefited by him. How the medi-valent to 35% on the paid up capital of $100 cine is selected to fit the disease is not ex per share, and an addition to the reserve fund plained, but presumably the ordinary remed- of $100,000, raising the reserve to $1,850.com les are given for

ailments—Bargisk. They further recommend the establishment c a sterling reserve in addition to the presen

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AND GODOWN CU., LD..

INCREASED OF CAPITAL.

silver reserve, and propose to set aside for this | HỘNGRONG & KOWLOON WHARF | her o vn service to any extent she pleased, and purpose £20,000, which at exchange, ts, tod will absorb a funher $218,181,82. The balance remaining of $509 941,04, they propose to carry. forward to underwriting suspense account to close the account for the year 1903.

The balance in the credit of this year's ac count amounted on the joth June, 1904, to $1,078,997.47, as per annexed statement.

DIRECTORS.

Since the last general meeting Mr. C. A. Colony, and Mr. A. Forbes of Messrs. Bradley Tomes has resigned his seat on leaving the & Co. has joined the board.

In accordance with clause 86 of the Articles of Association Mr H. W. Slade and Mr. E. S. Whealler matire, but offer them"elves for re- election.

AUDITORS.

In the absence of Mr. W. H. Potle, the board appointed Mr. F. Maitland to audit the present accounts in his place. Messrs, W. Hutton Potts and A. R. Lowe retire, but effer them solves for re-election.

A. G. WOOD, Chairman,

Hongkong, 20th September, 1904.

WORKING ACCOUNT, 1903. On 30th June, 1904. Dr.

To working account, balance on

30th June, 1903, brought for ward (sterling portion converted at is. 8d... Less difference in exchange (due

to conversion of sterling por tion of above at Is. tod.)....

To net premium from 1st July to

31st December, 1903. To interest To exchange............................

Cr.

..$1,959,926,44

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thereby it would be in her power to attack India from the East, the West, and the North. Indeed, India would be, in a sense, pressed upon by Pussi from every direction except the sea. Putting honour and good faith aside,

A PEACOCK, belonging to Mr. J. W and looking at the question from the lowest A OSBORNE, of the KOWLOON HOTEL, standpoint of material advantage, it would his strayed away. A Suitable Reward will be clearly be better for us that China should given to any one who will find and return the be demired by Japan than by Russia. Brid It has been proved by, an experience of nearly three-quarters of a century that China is incapable of regenerating herself.

An extraordinary general meeting of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, was held at Messrs. Jar dine, Matheson & Co.'s Offices, Pedder. Street, this afternoon, when the resolutions which were assed at the extra dinary general meeting of the company held on the 31st ult, were sub. initted for confirmation as special resolutions. There were present Hon. W. J. Gresson, (chair

Therefore she must inevitably be dominated man), Hon. Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G., Messrs. E.8. Wheeler, E. Goetz, A. J. Raymond, E. Shellim, by some progressive Power if she is ever to

make progress. A. G. Wood, C. II. Thompson, A Haupt, N. A.

We ourselves have had Siebs, H. Schubart, and E. A. Hewett (direc-bundant opportunity to reorganise China. tors), and Messrs. T. F. Hough, L. S. Lewis, We have refused over and over again to do so. Ho Fook, J, Orange, R. C., Wilcox, W. A.

We have proclaimed from the housetops that Cruickshank (shareholders), and E Osborne, our only interests are commercial, and that, Therefore, we desire to see maintained the in (secretary).

The

The notice convening the meeting was read by the secretary, together with the following

resolutions

regrity and independence of China. United States coincides in this policy. And during the Boxer troubles the other Powers were so impressed by the dangers attendant 1-That the capital of the company be in. creased from 5:,500,000 to $1,000,000 by the upon any attempt either to partition or to re- form China, that they patched up a peace with creation of 10,000 new shares of $50 each. -

the Chinese Court and restored the nuthority 2-That such new shares be issued at a preof the Empress Dowager. As a result of all mium of $30 per share and be offered to those this, China, if she is to make progress, must be persons who are registered as shareholders of

the company on 1st October, 101, in the pro-dominated by either Japan or Russia. And portion of one new share for every complete anybody who considers the matter carefully three, shares held by them on 1st October, will agree with the argument we have put

1934...

112,981 06 1,846,942.48

3-That the amount due for the new, shares 1,581 046.94 shall be called up on 31st December, 1904.

197,299.64 The Chairman:-Gentlemen, this meeting is 925-51 for the purpose of confirming the resolutions, passed on the 31st of August, which have just $3,627,214.57

been read to you. I now beg to propose that .....$67,171.96 they be confi ed.

220,814-34

By agency commissions... By head office, branches and

agency charges ................................ By remuneration for balf-year end- ing 31st December, 1983, to directors, committees and au ditors

Mr. T. F. Hough seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously.

The Chairman-That is all the business before the meeting, gentlemen. Thank you 14.574-45 for your attendance. By losses and claims paid 4,839,853.05 By hopus on contributions account

1903 (declared 15th April, 1904) 306,677.91 lly balance ......

1,1/8,122.86

$3,617,214.57

WORKING ACCOUNT, 1904. On 30th June, 1904. Dr.

To net premium from 1st January

to 30th June, 1904. To interest

Cr.

By agency commissions By head office, branches and

agency charges minogu By remuneration for half-year ending 30th June, 1994, to directors, committees and auditors, ........ By exchange............ By losses and claims paid, By balance......TIMMTERARUMLA

BRITISH FAR EASTERN POLICY.

The following article, from the Statist, is of great interest and should be carefully consider. ed by those who have been following the course of the war-

As decisive events seem to be impending $2,887,866.57 which will determine the results of the war in

112,071.81

the Far East, it is natural that th: policy of all $2,999.938.38 the Powers interested in that part of the world should be discussed earnestly, and particularly $61,593-93 that the course we ourselves shall adopt should 221,948.82

be matter of keen interest both at home and abroad. Those who either fear or wish to make others fear the Yellow peril are arguing that it is extremely undesirable from the point of view 16,238.99

of all the neutral Powers, the British Empire 670,585.37

553.86 included, that Japan should become dominant 2,078,997.41 in China. If she were to become so, it is con- tended that she would set about reorganising, $2.999.938.38 rearming, and drilling the Chinese Army under Japanese officers, and doubtless, also, she would reform Chinese administration, more particularly Chinese financial administration, If she were to do so, she would become too

C. MONTAGUE EDE,

Acting Secretary,

We have compared the above statements with the books, vouchers, and securities of the head office, and with the returns received from

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forward above, that it is more to our

interest that Japan should he dominant than that Russia should be so. But is there

any real foundation for the fear of the Yellow peril? If Russia and Japan are left to fight out their own quarrel to the bitter end, and to come to some settlement befween themselves, it looks now as if Japan will win. Everybody who has any regard for his own character for common-sense will be careful, of course, noi to speak too confidently on such a matter.

body can say yet what may happen to bring War is proverbially full of surprises, and no-

KOWLOON HOTEL,

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September 22nd, 1904. HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUE

ROGR ́„MME OF THE FOURTH MEETING,

to be held on SATURDAY, 1st October, 1904,

PROGR

·1.-3.30 PM. —THE O. S. CUP. Presented.---- One Mile and a Quarter Flit Race-Handi- cap. For all China Ponies, Jockeys who have won an official race, in Hongkong or China, penalized albs Jockeys who have never won an official race in Hongkong.or. China allowed sibs. Entrance fea $5. and Prize: Sas.

24 PM. THE WALTON CUP Presented.

Hurdle Race. For China Ponies, Catch weights. 10st, zolb. Ponies, winners of one jump race to carry albs, extra; of two or more jump races 6lbs, extra. Jockeys who have won an official race ja Hongkong or Ching penalized.zlbs. Distance about t mile. E trance fee $5. 2nd Prize: $25.

34.30 PM. LADIES' NOMINATION Gentle- men to start mounted, ride to moninator, dismount, nominator will tie a white dress tie round the gentleman's collar and will hand a dress swallow-tail coat (supplied by competitor) to rider who must put it on and gallop back in winning post, through a screen. No whips, spurs or bandages over horse's eyes allowed. The scicen must not be broken by the hand, elbow or fool of rider. White ties supplied by the Club, Entrance fee 15. Two Prizes presented by the Club.

4-5, P.M.-DISTANCE HANDICAP. Open to ali comers. For all horses, ponies and donkeys. Description (whether Water, coun try bred, China pony or donkey, &c.,) name and height of animal and standing weight of rider to be given. Entrance fee 55. First Prize presented by J. R. M, Smith, Esq.; zad Prize: $25.

55.30 PM-THE GYMKHANA CLUB Chal

LANGE CUP. Value Szzo... 6.—6 P.M.-THREE FURLongs Flat Race For all China Ponies. Catch weights. En• trance fee $5. First Prize presented by

; and Prize: 51s, Entries close to the Honorary Secretary, Gymkhana Club, on SATURDAY, the 24th inatant, at the longkong Club, at 7 PM.

Entrance fees must accompany Entry, other wise Entry will not be accepted..

Entries in events Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 6 must

racing colours. stale name, colour and height of pony, also

GEO. K. HALL BRUTTON,

Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 22nd September, 1904.

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about the entirely unforeseen. Therefore let us avoid prediction, and simply assume, for the sake of argument, that Japan does prevail, that Port Arthur is taken, that the Russians are driven out of Manchuria, and that after a while hostilities come to an end, either a regular treaty being concluded or some kind of armis- tice being agreed upon. If that were to happen the statesmen of Japan would naturally take for granted that Rustia would set about doing what they themselves did when Russia, France, and Germany compelled them to witddraw from Port Arthur. They did not sulk, they did not any steps in resistence to the combined Powers. attempt what they knew they could not do

But they set about unostentatiously, but with deep carnestness, to reorganise and increase their navy and their army. Then they entered into the alliance with England, which prevented a similar coalition in the present struggle, and when they had made all their preparations they declared war. If Russia is beaten they will assume, naturally, that Russia will not be more ready to submit to humiliation than they were themselves. Consequently they will feel it in- cumbent upon them to do everything in their power to prepare for a renewal of the conflict. Everybody takes for granted that one of their first measures will be to establish a pre- dominant influence at Pekin and to undertake, & reform of the Chinese Army and of the ITALIAN CONVENT powerful, and would be able to dictate, in the manifestly in their interest to do so trend

Chinese financial system. It would be so Far East at all events, to all other Powers. will also make the assumption. But instead of holding, with those who dread the Yellow peril, Therefore it is urged that the true policy of this that Japan would abuse the influence she gain- country is to join with the Continental Powers ed and would assume a course of action which for the purpose of preventing Japan become too

would be hostile to all the lowers, we think powerful in the Far East. For that purpose, it anybody who intelligently considers the circum- is further maintained that it is desirable stances of the case will come to the conclusion that Japan will be most anxious to retain the that. Russia should retain the Manchurian rail-good opinion of the neutral Powers, and will ways which she has built at great cost, and To reserve fund... ................... 1,750,000.00 should have a free commercial port. If any To unclaimed bonus and dividend 42.357.01 body is likely to be taken in by this specious Toexchange fluctuation account...

320 269.01 pleading, we would recall to his mind what To investment fluctuation account

53.480.27 1,178,122.36 followed the conclusion of peace at the end of 2,078,997.41 the Seven Years' War. It will be recollected 893,110.33 that in that conflict England was the ally of Prussia. But shortly after the accession of 336,832.18 George 111, the elder Pitt, who was a staunch .264,643.34

supporter of the alliance with Prussia, was 57,916,811.31 made to retire from the Cabinet, and a peace was patched up which was regarded by Fre- derick the Great as greatly, injurious to him. self. He resented the conduct of England so bitterly that ever afterwards he regarded her as 'faithless to her allies. And to this day the im. pression has not been removed from Prussian

found the same to be correct. the various agencies of the society, and have

A. R. LOWE, CA, F. MAITLAND, Hongkong, 19th September, 1904.

BALANCE SHEET. Dr.

To capital to,000 shares of $150 each $2,500,000 upon which Sico per share called and paid up........

Auditors.

......$1,000,000.00

To working account, 1903, balance To working account, 1904, balance To reinsurance fund. 81,868, 8, To underwriting sus-

pense account.....30876. 5. 8 To sundry creditors ................................................

Cr.

By cash on current account with the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation ..... By cash on deposit with banks in Hongkong, Shanghai and Sin- gapore......

By cash invested in mortgages,

debentures and other securities in Hongkong, Shanghai and Singapore

To âmount invested in London,

viz

Deposited in

banks....... 66,000, 0. 0 Invested in ster-

ling securities. *43,143.10. 5 Invested in rupee

paper... 8,450. a. o

(market value at

59.946.31

647,068.JB

2,481,174-43

of

strain every effort to be prepared for a Russian attack whenever it might come. Therefore, for at least to years, the main object of Japan will be to protect herself from Russian eggres sion, Russia, on the assumption that she wished to regain prestige in the Far East and to accomplish the views which led her to Port arthur, would not only set about immediately. reorganising her army and her navy, but she would double or treble the Siberian railway. She would gradually gather a large material force on the frontiers of China, and she would establish strong places where she could collect immense stores of ammunition and food. The energies of Russia would therefore be absorb ed by preparation for the renewal of the strug- gle, and there would be reasonable probability that for at least so years the peace of the world would be preserved. Of course nobody counts upon gratitude from nations. There is no such thing. But wise statesmen carefully remember miods. Now, if we were to adopt the course alliances which have been strictly observed recommended in the argument briefly sum and unquestionably beneficial. The alliance marised above, is it not reasonably certain between this country and Japan has made it that the Japanese would adopt towards us the impossible for Russia to obtain assistance from France and Germany to coerce Japan. There- same attitude which was adopted towards our fore the alliance bas, beyond all doubt, been forefathers by Frederick the Great and his ad extremely advantageous to Japan. Further, visers? This country is the ally of Japan. While more, il our Government acts as honest men the alliance lasts we are bound to further

n private life would act, and fulfils in the spirit as well as in the letter the terms of the treaty, the interests of our ally in every way com.

it will give no countenance to any movement patible with neutrality in the present struggle. for depriving Japan of the fruits of her victory. Would it be furthering the interests of our ally And if it honourably acis as it ought to act, toisin with other Puwers for the purpose of lapan will have further evidence that the al robbing Japan of the fruits of her victory, and liance with Great Britain has been immensely beneficial. Over and above this, if Japan has so benefi ing Russia? Would it not, on the to fear a renewal of the struggle with Russia contrary, be a gross and shameful breach of the she will be careful to obtain all the ad- One of terms of the alliance? Moreover, we would vantages which are open to her. point out that Russia dominant in China would those advantages is the British alliance. And the statesmen of Japan must have lost their be much more formidable to us than Japan, cunning if they recklessly throw away an would be in the same position. to the first alliance which has palpably been so beneficial. 194.107.36 place, looking at the matter from the purely Therefore we may safely conclude that if Japan commercial standpoint, it is as certain as any becomes dominant in China she will use her thing can be which has not yet happened that influence, firstly, to reform China, and, second. ly, to continue and consolidate her good rela- if Russia were to control the action of China, tions with this country and with the United she would shut out our traders from Chinese States. Meantime, if the peace of the world as ports, or at all events would hinder and restrict a result is assured for 10 years at least, our eur commerce in every way possible to her. statesmen will obtain the nicessary time to make all preparations which may be required Whereas Japan is herself a commercial country in India, and especially to so develop the Her statesmen are intensely eager to develop resources of that great Dependency and to win 216,018.18 her resources in every way. They are anxious the confidence of its people that we shall be

date) * £317 597.10. 5 -3,464,700.33 By amount invested in Melbourne,

viz Deposited in

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banks............ £2,000, 0.° 0 Invested in ster

ling securities, 15,793-3-6

Value at market rate. £17,793. 3. G

By amount invested in Yokohama,

viz':-

Yen Deposited in banks, 101,000.00 Japanese securities

held to conform with Insurance Law passed in 1903,..............100,000.00

Yen 201,000,00

By amount at debit of branches

and agencies,................... By bills receivable By Sundry debtors,

therefore, to push their trade in China. But able to count with certainty, if aggression does 700,135.00 at the same time they are pledged to the policy come, upon the loyalty of our Indian fellow-

subjects, +0,357 61 of the open door. And in addition they desire 100.403.22.

to cultivate friendly relations both with this $7,916,811.31 country and with the United States.

Sterling exchange taken at 15. Tod. From the political point of view the danger

·C. MONTAGUE EDE, from Russia would be immensely greater, than

Acting Secretary/" We have compared the above statement that from Japan. by any action taken now, with the books, vouchers, and securities at the by the neutral Powers the interests of Russia head office, and with the retums received from in Manchuria were so safeguarded that by. And the various agencies of the society, and have by also would be able to annex that great. found the same to be correct

province and to dominate China; she would NAGAR, LOWE, CA,

F MAITLAND

Auditors.

then be in a position to reorganise the Chinese Army, or if she perferred to enlist Chinese in

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