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TELEGRAMS

Renter's

The New Japaneso Battleships. LONDON, 17th October. The Japanese battleships Kashima and Katoria are on the point of completion,

Capt. Asucks and the chief constructor were entertained yesterday at a farewell din ner, at which Captain Asuoka was presented with a silver cup, mounted on a stand made from oak of the Pictory

Sir Phillip Watts, Sir Albert Dunston, and Sir Wilhelm White, the chiefs of the great shipbuilding yards, were present.Nu

THE

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY OCTOBER 191905.

VETTIMI IMB JUdica l' will not pay more than that Indi) the appendik Borshows i

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<baileys the whole of d

given in their letter of 18th August last, which it is hoped correctly expresses the opinion of the general body of members, MNSTALIN KRY Bigge

CHER UNIFORM COINAGE OF CHINALLY 93

Wabave, always upported the airaogements outlined in the Mackay Treaty upon this polat 355 for December, vad, shhough the desired end seems still long way off owing to the laxity of the Chinese Government in Carrying out the stipulations agreed to in that Treaty, we have given what ever, influence we may possess towards it attainment

unch confidence, in those who adminjale interests that we are prepared to support them, in any prilicy, which, after due considetails they deem advliable for the furtherance of our general business (bear, bear). The substantial rise of about so per cent, in the value of China Traders stock seems to me to show that a close association, with the Union Insurance Society is not whbout attraction to good many share holders in the sister Company. I listened WEST RIVER STEAMERS. with pleasure to the Chairman's announcementWe have endeavoured to secure, increased of a bonus to the staff. They have for many facilities for these steamers, and, since 1st May, Inst, they have been permitted to clear at their years, in times of peace, reaped for us a most option for either Samshui or Kongmoon, thus satisfactory harvest. It is still more satisfactory relieving steamers proceeding to. Wuchow for us to know that they have reaped a more from the logg defour formerly necessitated by

atisfactory one in the troublous timen of war going to Kongmoon, which we have just passed through. If not, usual that people can adapt themselves quickly

(1906)

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London Bash S

Do, #deanna"" 4D6.4 months' sight Franco-Bank T.Tunoti America-Bank T.T. Germany Bank T.T. india T.T.

Do. demand

Shanghai Bank Tote i Singapore T.T............ Japan-ank TT. uma vis Java-Bank T.T

ft month'sight L/C

5 months aight L/C,

Buying

Entimations.

ROBINSON PIANO

COMPANY, LD.

PIANOS $375

SUPERIOR TO MOST OTHERS

AND THE

[ƒ | ONLY PIANOS MADE IN HONGKONG,

ANNUAL MEETING TEN ONDA The thirty-second ordinary meeting of the Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd., was held at the Society's Office at noon to day. There were present Moists H. W. Slade (Chairman), A. G. Wood, N. A Stabs, A, Forbes, and G. H. Medhurst (difectors), W, Saunders (acretary), 4. V. Apcar, Ho Fook, H. M. H. Nemarco, H. F. Carmichael, A. G. Morris, W. H. Gaskell, F. D. Goddard, J. V V. Vernon, C... Rogge, W. H. Potts, J. A. fupp, C. W. Richards, W. Melchers, Hon. Mr. Gershom Stewart, A. B. Kouse, C. M. G. The British Army.

Burale, H. J. M. Carvalho, and J. A. Carvalho,

DARRIERS IN THE CANTON RIVER. "V The notice convening the meeting having Owing to vacancies in the cavalry, the bean read,

Captain Tyler's scheme for meeting (bis question provides what appears to be substan army council is prepared to receive, tempor¦ The Chairman asid-Centlemen,—The re- 10 new environment, but I think the figurentially necessary, as far as can be judged at, the arily, application for commissions on proport has been in your hands for some time and clearly show that our staff have been able to present moment; but if hereafter it is found

!30 days' +ght San Francisco & New York 2 48 bation from gentlemen, without preliminary I will with your perinission take it an read. 1

meet the problems which they have had to face that the partial removal of the obstruction is

|| months aight do. not effective, it will be within our province too days hight Sydney and Malbume 2/0 training at the military college.

think I may fairly say that the figures preseat with promptitude, ability and success. I am ed in this report are satisfactory, in every par

very glad to notice that the Board has shown press for a fuller complation of the work of re

4 months' sight Feuers mummun am 2 491 '5 months' sight ticular: The premium income is larger than its appreciation of this valuable quality in the

24 months' "right Germany....in is has ever been before and the interest receipts way they have done. I feel certain that the

Bar Sitverein samazin also show a considerable increase on previous nus you have asked for will be voted by the

lank et inland te figures. As the saine time the charges show a whole of the shareholders with extreme cordial

Sovereige decrease while the losses and claims are abouty (hear, bear). With these few remarks. I ̧the, canie. "[^ will not take up your time in beg to second the adoption of the report and going through the figures itera by item, as accounts (applause). have no doubt you have all studied them care-

is taken at 1/10) this year, as against ifto last fally, but I may mention that stealing exchange year, and that the dollar equivalent of all steri- in items would naturally owing to this causs show a decrease of about 2 per cent. I will

The Late Sir Henry Irving. The Dean of Westminster has consented to the Interment of the late Sir Henry Irving in Westminster Abbey.

''The funeral is expected to take place on Friday with great public ceremony.

Later

France and Venezuela.,

A French squadron, has left Cherbourg for Venezuelan waters."

British Marine Officers Captured

by Bandits.

Captain Crowther and Lieutenant Hallon, of the Marines, have been captured by Ang hera bandits between Tetuan and Tangiers, when returning from the stranded repair slip Assistance..

There being no questions, the Chairman pro posed that the report and accounts as presented be adopted and passed.. Agreed.

DIRECTORE,

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TRADE MARKS REGISTRATION. The advisability of having a branch office for this work at Canton has been put forward, and we hope will be secured, as it would be a convenience to importers trading Here and in South China.

TRANSIT FASSES.

This has again occupied our attention. Ap- pendix E shows the line we have taken upon it, and we are glad to say that this system is now working better than formerly,

RAILWAY ENTERPRISE IN CHINA, Our views on this subject were communicat

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Vernon proposed that Messrs. N. Aed to the London Branch in a letter dated 5th Patua N Siebs and A. G., Wood be re-elected. to the July, wherein we urged the advisability of

co-operation with the Japanese.

Board.

Mr. Morris

is seconded, and the motion was

carried.

AUDITORS.

now come to the division of profilis for the year 1904. As you may have heard, a considerable

THE RIGHTS OF Neutral SHIPPING. portion of these profits has been derived from

DURING WAR. We have deemed it advisable to beg our the war risk business, Some of you may think that it would be better to avoid this classed by Mr. Jupp, Messrs, W: Hutton Potts and

On the proposition of Mr. Richards, second-london Committee to press this matter on the Foreign Office in the hope that some settle- of business as being of too speculative a nature; A. R. Lowe were re-elected auditors.

ment of claims within a reasonable period may be effected, The reference in our lotter but it is not possible to do this altogether, as Austria-Hungary,

of 5th July was written with the object of draw• underwriters have to eblige "fegular customers

ing the attention of the Home Authorities to Count Fejérvary has been re-appointed by taking these risks sometimes. Also, when

the bad effect to our carrying trade which Hungarian Prime Minister, implying a re-awar is going on, these is less ordinary busi-Dividend warrants will be sent out tomorow. might result if Chinese shippers get the im newal of the acute conflict with the Crownness than al- other times and consequently, and the parliamentary majority.

The Paris Municipals in London

The King received the Paris Municipals at Buckingham Palace to-day.

The Chairman. That is all the business, Kentimen, Thank you, for your attendance

THANKS.

Oh!.... Benaras. A Persian (Paper)

2.

10.23

FOR, THE

CLIMATE OF HONGKONG:

CREDIT SYSTEM

IF REQUIRED,

Per picur IMPORTED PIANOS

(1080/1,130

...@ 1,140/1,190

1,200.

Per chost

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4,90

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To-day's Advertisements.

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.

NOTICE, TO SHAREHOLDERS.

more competition for it, whereas the market is behalf of the staff, I would like to thank you than one instance, when steamers have been A DIVIDEND of $40 per Share for the

THE TRAFALGAR CENTENARY.. can be conducted, and in our case. we think

The Commitee of the Hongkong branch of the Navy League has had under is considera- tion for some time past the question of suitably commemorating the Centeñiry of Trafalgar..

In the abince of the Fleet up North, it was impracticable to arrange for any sports or entertainment for the Navy, and it appeared to the Committee that the season of the year rendered the giving of n big dinner undesirable.]

Mr. Saunders-Gentlemen, speaking on

for the hearty reception you accorded to proposal to grant them, a bonus.

The meeting then terminated,

restricted for war risk business and rates of premium can be maintained at a high level. Although this business calls for spe cial judgment and constant watchfulness on the part of those in charge of the underwriting, |'.

has been conducted, on safe and rémunerative lines (applause). However this may be, the Society's war risk business accounts for some £57,005 of the profits of the year 1934 which must be considered as a "windfall" and not as part of the Society's regular camninga. I men- tion this figure in sterling, not because the pro-

TROOPS FOR MACAO.

the

At the date of the leaving of the last outward mail from Lisbon the recruiting was beina pro- caeded with of a new contingent of troops which is to relieve the garrison stationed at Macao since 1903.

The new contingent consists of more than

pression that their interests under the British. flag are neglected because these waters happen to be a long way from England. In more sunk, notably the insane and the St. Kilda, we have contended that all accepted rules guiding naval operations have been violated.

THE AMERICAN BOYCOTT. The American Boycott bas occupied public attention of late to a great extent, and the Committee and fully alive to the serious effect which a continuance, and possibly an exten- sion, of this course of conduct may have on all foreign trade..

THE RUSSO JAPANESE WAR.

The termination of the Russo-Japanese War, which from the point of view of humanity ali must welcome, will, we hope, be of a per- fit all accrued in sterling, but because it in con-two hundred men drawn from the artillery and manent character; and although, at the mo venient to take out all such statistics in sterling infantry corps and was to leave Portugal forment, the terms of peace may not appear altogether as complete as all well-wishers of to avoid the exchange difficulty. It is not China by the transport Africa on thẻ 4th insi, Japan had hoped for, we trust that upon fuller By the same steamer there are also proceed- consideration our ally will feel more content- ment, and will to able to reap therefrom coming out to relieve those who have completed benefits sufficient to compensale ber for the sacrifices she has so nobly, made and for the their commissions."

(Chrifilant successes, which have fallen to her

arms in this Titanic conflict

TRE CHINA ASSOCIATION.

* It was nicertainad from the lata. Commodore considered proper for an insurance company to that the best permanent way, in his opinion, of pay a larger dividend one year than it can keeping to Macan and Timor the officers who are commemorating the event would be for the Com-up in subsequent years nor to apply under mitten of this branch ofthe Navy League to ap- writing profits to dividend to more than a smail' proach the Hongkong Government with a view. | extent. „Abiolate stability is the first point to to an enlarged tendre being secured for the be looked to and a fluctuating dividend does Navy of the land at the Happy Valley at pre- not convey the impression of stability. In re- sent occupied by the Naval matsheds in order commending « dividend of $40 per share, - that permanent buildings (might be erected | which is 5; per share, ninre than last year, we think we are increasing the dividend quite as The Committee Accordingly approached the much as is desirable. After paying $40 per Hongkong Government on that subject, and share as dividend, we have left enough to His Excellency the Governor has kindly pro-enable us to add $150,000 to the silver reserve mised, in response to their request, to recom-fund and 20,000 to the sterling reserve fund,

thereon.

HONGKONG BRANCH

At the annual general meeting of the long- kong branch of the China Association, to be held in the City Ball on Wednesday next, the following report of the committee will be presented

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It will be a serious bindrance to the full development of trade in this part of the world if the conclusion of peace is looked upon, by either party, as a temporary measure only.

TREATY RIGHTS' IN' MANCHURIA. Together with two letters of our own on this subject we print in the Appendix a memoran- dum by Mr.. Kopsch on the subject of commer cial affairs in Manchuria.. It was written before the war and has bean in our possession for some time. But in view of the many important Arise out of the new conditions created by the WAT, we venture to think that its contents may prove of interest to many members.

mend to the Secretary of State for the Colonies and to carry forward $722,588.to ́underwing 1904, and was approved by members at the commercial questions which will inevitably

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the grant of a lease for 75 years of the land in question.

The Committed have also decided to offer a sum of money to the Naval Authorities to be applied in such manner for the recreation of the officer and men of the Navy as the Authorities may think best.

THE CRIMINAL, SUSSIONS.

KOWLOON MANslaughter cASE,

The Criminal Sessions were continued at the Supreme Court this morning, his Lordship Sir Francis Piggelt, Chief Justice, presiding.

Wong Hing, Lui Tam, Wong Hong, and Lui Sio were charged with the manslaughter of Yau Kam, zu carth_crolie, at Talm Tan Tsui on the arst September last,

The Attorney General, instructed by Mr. F. Paget Hett, of Messrs. Brunton, Hett and Goldring, defended..

Prisoners pleaded "not guilty;" and the following jury was empanelled Messrs. A R. Kinross (foreman), H, E. Craddock, A. 1. Moulder, J. F. Whyte, W. W. Merrill, T. Banks, and A. E. Asgar."

Our last report was written in February, general meeting on 17th March of last year. on 1954 sfc.. Among these liabilities is includ. The present report covers the intervening

suspense account against outstanding liabilities

ed á sum of some $50,000 which your Board has decided, to employ in the payment to the staff of a'bonus of 20% on their salaries. The results which have been put before you show ample testimony to the good work done by the whole staff, and I feel sure that all shareholders will approve of the 'foard's proposal to show | their recognition of this work in the manner suggested (applause) The figures for the year 190; as shown in the report are very satisfac tory. There have been a number of losses since, | but after making a full estimate for these the balance in habilis the present date is about the same as it was last year on 1904 account, I would now like to mention the theme for | purchasing the majority of the shares of the China Traders' Insurance Company and issuing

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eighteen months and as during the whole of that time the Russo-Japanese War has been in pouress the period has been one of exception

al interest.

In the appendix will be found correspondence upon various questions, which have occupied the attention of your Committee, aud which we trust will ment whith approval.

KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY.

As this is by far the most important subject round it and to this Colony our efforts have largely centred signs that these have not been altogether with

are glad to say that there are out effect.

In April, 1904, Mr. G. Stewart went to Pek- ing, and was requested by the Committes to interview the British Minister and to give them any information he might be able to obtain in regard to railway construct on China

» The roult was embodied in a letter to the in exchange new shares in our Society. Asad in apendix A ingether with particulars of

chairman dated 12th May, 1904, and is publish you will have learned from our circular letter an important interview which your Committee of th October,, an extraordinary general had with the Officer Administering the Govern- meeting will be held very soon, at which the||ment, on Wednesday, 18th May, 1901. whole scheme can be discussed, and all I wish high appreciation we feel for the consistent We take this opportunity of recording the to say now, while on the subject of accounts,mpathy and support accorded to our efforts is that we are confident that the proposed in by Mr. May during his term of office as Acting .crease of capital will not in any way interfere Governor. f with our being able to keep up the standard of our dividends in the fatur Before proposing the adoption of the resort and accounts I shall be glad to know if any shareholder wishes to ask any questions,

On the arrival of H, V. Sir Matthew Nathan, ascertain if the views of our new Governor, in Joly of last year, we were naturally anxious"

m this subject, coincided with ours. We nie glad to say that itis Excellency, at once declared himself en çothusiastic

supporter of the railway and that since the first day of bis arrival he has unceasingly laboured to help

After consideration of the project

forward the enterprise:

The Attorney General, in opening the case, said that, on the 21st ult, a friend of the 'de ceased appears to have gone to the reclama: tion works and sold: him that as his mother Was ill he should return home, The man left with the deceased, for the afternoob, and re-

Hon. Mr. Gershom Stewart Mr. Chairman turned to the reclamation works about five and gentlemen, i fire with much pleasure to o'clock, and asked the foreman (the fourth pri- second the adoption of the report and accounts soner) for permission to return home to his and in doing so feel relieved that no words of points of view, be is of opinion that it will be village to be with bin sick mother, and also to mine are necessary to recommend to you the better for the Colony itself to construct that be given wbatayer pay might be due to him acceptance of figures which speak so eloquent portion of the line lying within its own bordens, for the time be had worked there. The other ly for themselves. Jam gind to notice the father than guaranice interest, on the whole | thres defendants were pretent at the time and word of warning in the Chairman's sochas they appeared to be charged, or accused, more to our counting, as an aghual cerainty on the or lass by the other men working on the rod exceptional good fortune, which has been the clamation. They refused the request and a lot of this Company to have bad for the last Alleged that | few year. Those who are interested Marine

and kicks Ins

lled'

ckly

fivouring the idea of a colonial guaranten for line, Your committee, although at one time the whole line, willingly fell in with the Governor's, view, which, araids any possible Government of one country guaranteeing difficulties that might have arisen from the Interest on a line running through the territory

THE CHAIRMANSHIP, ・・ this Branch of the Association on his depar

Mr. Wilcox resigned the Chairmanship of ture from the Colony is January of this year. As will be seen from the correspondence on the subject the Hon. Mr. G. Stewart was.ap. pointed to succeed him.

We desire to record our indebtedness to Mr. Wilcox for the excellent work which he ac complished during his term of office, and we are glad to know that his services have receiv his appointment to a seat on the London ed appropriate acknowledgment at home by-

Committes.

THE COMMITIKË, During the period under review thera have been many changes in the personnel of the

Committee. It now consists of the following|| gentlemen: Hon. Mr. G. Stewart, Chairman, Mr. G. W. F. Playfair (absent), Mr. A. G Mr. G. H. Medhurst, Mr. F. Salinger, and Mr. Wood, Mr. H. W. Rohertann, Mr. E. Osborne, M. Stewart, Hon. Secretary,

THE ACCOUNTS finances accompanies this report.

Aiatement shewing the position of our

COMMERCIAL.

SHARE LIST.

·4.30 p.m.

Benjamin, Kelly and Potts's share list to day -

Following are further alterations in Messrs. Hongkong Banks.... China Traders

· China' Fires ........ Indo-Chinas

Shells

Kowloon Wharfs ... Humphreys Estates- Electrics (new)

-

B6 b. 89 **. 91. b.

.... 108 b.

·13.58.

INDO CHINAS.

Sullivan & Co. remark on Indo-China shares Writing from Shanghal on 12th inst. Mossre

of another first crew Excellency shares being forced upon us from Hongko

as follows:-Indo-Chinas havn' weakened, by

the fast to the energy of His Excellency,

from home are already at work of low prices. Locally Tis, 683 was don

surveying on our section of the fine and we cash, followed alm

may therefore hope befor long to have an

"estimate"of the probable cost to us of this allo

Important undertake any

year 1994, equivalent to 40 % on the paid-up Capital of $100 per Share, has been declared.

WARRANTS, will be issued on the 20th October, 1905.

By Order of the Board,

W. J. SAUNDERS,

Secretary. Hongkong, 19th October, 1905.

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THE HONGKONG FROZEN

FOOD SUPPLY.

`INE AUSTRALIAN LEMONS.

AUSTRALIAN SMOKED FISH.

FRESH CANADIAN SALMON.

Sea our Price List on page 8..

Hongkong, 19th October, 1905,

FOR VLADIVOSTOCK. "HE Steamship

THE

AT

HOME PRICES.

Steinway,

Bechstein

Hopkinson,

Rachals,

Huake,

Winkelmann,

Krauss.

BABY GRANDS

'AT PRICES OF COTTAGUS

· AND

OCCUPYING. SAME SPACE,

THE APOLLO PIANOLA

$350.

1,000 NEWEST VICTOR RECORDS

AND

TALKING MACHINES. Hongkong, 18th October, 1905.

Trade

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"ANDALUSIA,"

November, at 5. P.M. above Pans, on WEDNESDAY, the st Captain Filler, will be despatched for the

For Freight or Passage, apply to

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,

Hongkong Office. Hongkong, 19th October, 1905. [11011

BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED..

FROM RANGOON AND STRAITS. "HE Company's Steamship

TH

"ZAIDA,"

having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees |of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their

Goods will be delivered from alongside.

axpense.

on board after 4 P.M., FRIDAY, the 20th Cargo impeding the discharge or remhining

instant, will be landed at Consignees' risk and

No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JÄRDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Ngati Agents van Hongkong, 19th October, 1905.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, THE P. & O, S. N. Co.'s Steamer

"ARCADIA,"

(1024

-FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND

THE STRAITS.

Consignees of Cargo by the above-named” vessel are hereby informed that their Gooda are being landed and placed at fhate vish in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed on

This vessel brings on Cargo →→→ From London, &c., ex 5.5. China, From Austrails, ## 8,5; Himalaya, From Persian Gulf, &c., er B. L. 5. N. and 27 B & P. 5. N. Co,'s Steamers, ele

Optional Goods will be landed here apless ctions are given to the contrary befor

cleared by the asthe instant,

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