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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31 1906.

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··5 PER CENT. DISCOUNT

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FURTHER

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world in 30 cents par quarter. Single Coples, Dally, fen conta Wookly, twenty-

five cents.

Our correspondent's letter in answer to a criticism which appeared in this column some days ago, on the subject of the pro- posed co-operative society for the benefit of Goverment servants in Hongkong, lacks nothing in its strength and interest by the delicacy of its sting. Evidently the writer la in deadly earnest about the co-operative union; and a little more argument would prove him to be the commercial messiah of the Far East, He is quite satisfied that under his scheme, or at least the scheine adopted at some meeting of kindred spirits, the impecunious junior, the Government coolio and that ilk generally are to enjoy advantages

previously undreamt of. They are to pay, if they please, something like a dollar a month, reap all the advantages of cheap prices, and draw a substantial divi-

THE English and German mails of the oth London on the 17th and 30th inst. December and 3rd January were delivered in

Bython SIR E. Cameron, the retired London manager through Singapore some time next month on of the Hongkong & Shanghai Bauk, will pass his way to Chica.

YA PACIFIC GRKYHOUND,

EX-WAR SCOUT BECOMES OCEAN YAVOURITE.

Nobody visiting the Hongkong Mars would imagine that she had just returned from service with the Japanese Navy. Yet she spent fully two years acting as scout, for which the was and prouncing upon colliers who were sitempt eminently fitted having a speed of 18 knots,

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TELEGRAM.

" HONGKONG “TELEGRAPH

SERVICE.VND

STRAITS CURRENCY. EXTRAORDINARY ALLEGATION,

SINGAPORE BANKERS' SHREWDNESS.

[From Our Own Correspondant.]

Singapore, 30th January, 4 pm.

the Government authorities lins boon An extraordinary allegation againet

circulating in Singapore to-day.

It is declared that the Government of the Straits Settlements approached

The Hougkang Celegraph dend at the end of the year. There is genius Savoy Hotel, London, to Mr. K. Takahashi, Afars from a naval icoat to a peaceful passen the bankers in the Colony and, before

Ax a complimentary banquer given at the in the scheme, and our correspondent ap- Vice-Governor of the Bank of Japan, and the HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1906, pears to be its proplict. Not for him to Japanese Financial Commissioner, Mr. Taka- concern himself about the plain unofficial bashi, in responding to his health, said he had individual. The tradesman 'may rob Peter heard that a nick-name bad been bestowed on to pay Paul, who, in this case, is the Govern-him-that of "Take cash. A rather pleasant ment servant, but Peter should be sharper!

nick-name to which most people would say

AN OFFICIAL PRESERVES

No doubt many, people in Hongkong were

mittee responsible for the arrangements in connection with the rival of H. R. H. Prince Arther of Connaught had been REDUCTIONS officially appointed to their unerous position Have been made from this date IN THE by His Excellency the Governor. It had been suggested that the Committee had

PRICES of many of the following:-

PATENT MEDICINES, INFANTS' FOODS,”

SOAPB,

PERFUMES,

appointed themselves, and were adopting Star Chamber methods so that nobody else should rob them of the rewards they expect. ed when they padle obeisance, before the Royal Visitor. Of course, that was only the jealous talle of jaundiced outsiders, who are now, confounded by the official statement. It is interesting, however, to glance at the composition of the Committee. In the first place it may be asked: Whom does it Not the community; that is a

WE. MAINTAIN THE LARGEST „apd "MOST, COMPLETE STOCKS of

these GOODS in the Colony, and our represent Stocks being frequently turned over, ensures and undoubted certainty. It repre-able to pay the cost of freightage, transport,

ing to run the blockade., The Hongkong baru NINE cases of plague have been recorded in coffers of the Japaness Government as the brought something like $1,800,000, into the Hongkong since the beginning of the year, result of her coat captures. For a time she the last being a Chidaman, residing in Queen's lay off Hakodate, waiting for the Vladivostok Road West, who succumbed to the disease. squadron to appear. Then she found employ THE water police appear to be bent on making ment as a ming-destroyer. Only once was she the sampan people understand that the harbour struck by the "enemy" and that was acciden rules are not to be broken. Another junkmas fragment struck one of her funnels, without tally. A mine was being blown up, when a appeared before Mr. F. A. Hareland," at the Magistracy this morning on a charge of making doing much damage, however. When the Navy last to the 1.5. Falskar whilst under voigh decided that they no longer needed the long fine of Sig was imposed.

| kong Maru, the Toyo Kiseo Kaisha sent her inta, dock, to be thoroughly overhauled and re. paired. The transformation of the Hongkong

ger boat is marvellous. Not so very long aga she was carrying an armament of six guns, announcing that it had been decided four quickfirers and two big guns, one on the to fix the exchange rate of the dollar fore part and one aft. Aswinging barbeito, and a few brass bound holes on the deck are all that at 2. 4d., endeavoured to sell bills mark the position of the guns.

The Hongkong Mars, under Captain Bent, to the extent of £100,000, at five- should prove one of the favourite, lisers be eighths higher than the standard. tween San Francisco and the Orient. She bar which was fixed later in the day.. the lines of a yacht, the comfort of a hotel, and the speed of a greyhound; and she is com The bankers refused to purchase. Causeway Bay ground. The fallowing will remanded by a skipper who is well known on goal); P. Roza and A. V. Barros (backs); R. C. entertain the passengers, and inaintain the re greatest intorest, and is, the solo the run, and staffed by officers whose aim is to

The allegation has aroused." the Silva, J. M. Britto and another (halvci); putation of their vessel for enjoyment. When topic of conversation in Singaporo. A. O. Barradas, E. M. Ozrio, A. Riberio, she was in dock, the decorators.were set at By kind permission of Lt.Col. Aitkin and cabins. In fact the Hongkong Mary is sin- L. Ozorio and A. F. Rozaria (forwards)."

work, and the result is seen in the fine embeling after we had gone to press-Ed., H..7] [The above telegram was' received last even» lishments of the dining room, social hall, and officers, the Band of the 119th Infantry, will other illustration of the fact that whatever the play the following prograinms of music, at the Japanese take in hand they perform thorough- King Edward Hotel, during dinner, on Thurs-ly, and the Toyo Kisen Kaisha may be highly day, 1st February (weather permilljog) :—

present the former Club-H. M. Simoes

March........" Foming Aitkin Beaumoni Water" Sobre las Olas "...o Serenade."Salut D'Amour

............ Elgar Selection."Orghild" monterreyes Manckton Barn Dance..." Darkies Serenade..... Itucalosal Pisculo Solo...tipation". Brewer fiod Save the King.

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complimented on their attention to the appoint. ments of the flangkong.Maru,

At the informal tiffia which was given by Captain Hent, there were present Mr. L. E. Bemiss, who is the cashier in Sao Francisco, but is acting as purser on this voyage, Dr. Henry D. Harvey Hurst, Mr. T. Matada, Hongkong representative of the Toyo

CANTUN AGITATION.

PARLEYS WILL BRING 'CONCESSIONS.

[From a Correspondent:]

Canton, 30th January, I have received the following letter "from" a 'correspondent, which seems to show that", even 'shou'd the worst come to the worst, the

gratified to learn that the Reception Contin business. At all hazards the Government "Can do."

man must benefit. If our correspondent A FOOTBALL match will take place between the had his way, Hongkong would teem with Lusitano and the Rovers Football Club on co-operative societies, and probably most of Friday, and Feb. Kick-off at 5.15 p.m. on the us would be holding permanent situa tions as managerial assistants under our own particular socicly. We suggested that the manager and distributing staff who had hundred customers would have a sinecuse. to provide for the wants of a couple of

On being assured that such is not the case we will withdraw the charge-we forgot for the moment that we were referring to Go vernment servants, who have expunged the word "sinecure" from their dictionaries. As to the rent of the store, the writer makes it quite clear that there will be no difficulty on that head. If the ordinary storekeeper is

sents, to begin with, the high officials of the storage rent of stores, wages, depreciation LakUT W. H. Barnett, Ofg. Qr. M. 91st. Pun. Colony, which is as it should be. Then it after bringing the goods from Australia, Jabis (Light Infantry), now stationed at Ran. represents those who have the entre or India, Persia and possibly Mars-why der with the Malay States Guides. Similar ap are acknowledged so to my-in Government

should not the Government co-operative pointments are gazetted for Lieut. O. T. Mack. circles." The law, the police, the military and society of Hongkong similarly succeed? It Leckie, Offg D. C. Both Wellesley's Tifles, longkang Mari mus live like fighting-cocks A S. WATSON & CO., navy, and a law other social spheres huise is needless to traverse our correspondent's now stationed at Vaikello Santa Cruz, and between the Orient and America, and indeed letter it is self-illuminating. No doubt | Lieut. I. H. G. Marriott, 12th Pioneers (thehey must be rather loth to leave the seamer their representatives—and that is the Recep- the Government servants are a very estimable Kelat-i-Ghilzai Regiment) now stationed at when they reach their destination. Not only does entirely between the Viceroy and the gentry

the Toyo Kisen Kaisha inticipate the wants of Jhansi. CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS, PERFUMERS that toy individual member on this officially the opinion which those who are not official-A FUKUSHINA dispatch states that public souvenirs which are given away as prizes, gold there is a great deal of truth in the statement -

body of men, but they are curiously blind to

passengers, but they also provide a host of

It has been said, and I have no doubt that

and silver scari, pins, gold and silver brooches, that the leading merchants, following the load pocket books, diaries and memoranduin books, of the guilds, had threatened to close their pasengas like to retain as mementus of their demanda. But it is hardly possible that even trip. The Hongkong Mart with har history the guilds or the merchants believe the Viceroy an a combatant in the lale war, her speed and would so far stultify himself, and degrade his comfort, should prove one of the most popular positios in the eyes of the masses, by absolutely. ships in the service of the Company.

withdrawing his propositions for levying new taxes to be devoted. towards the constriction of the Canton-Hankow railway,

all Goods being FRESH and in the BEST CONDITION.

ETC.,

LIMITED.

ETC,

ETC.

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS, Hongkong, 20th January, 1906.

BAHADUR

CIGARS

THE

154

tion Committee. It can starcely be claimed

constituted, board, appears in behalf of the ratepayers or the community in general.

goon has been appointed Company Comman-

Kisen Kaisha, and several others. The menu was declared to be one of those usually sel before passengers;

if so, passengers by the

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general mass of the people is not likely to be mixed up in the dispute over the proposed new

Taxel:

The situation in Cantor at present is most difficult to describe, owing to the complexities- which surround this issue. In the frat place

it

should be understood that the lower classes

have no concern with the dispute, which is

and merchants.

ly branded must have of their actions in works are being rapidly organised in the this matter. Ordinary people will still retain famine-stricken districts with the object of When funds are needed for any plan the conviction after reading the letter that giving employment to the people.. Numbers and all the rest of the odds and ends which shops unless the Viceroy acceded to: their chropic object, or it is thought clesirable to the scheme is nothing more or less than of the destitute, however, reamin' out of em- found come incitition for the benefit of systematised squeete. The secretary, reployment, and the hardship of their life has the wretched paupers in the peerage of

been intensited by the Increased cold and Hongkong, the first call is made on

correspondent, does not state how the Sani-snowfall, and several people have died from the Chinese upper class, shipping: Arins,

tary Board came-to be associated with the starvation. Theft, burglary, and highway.rob- scheme. Surely we might have received en-bery are rapidly creating in the famine. business houses, and traders. Bul. at tightenment on that point. At any rate, it stricken district. other times they are carefully ignored. After will furnish the new members of the Hoard, all, Hongkong is mainly peopled by 'Chin Mr. A. Shelton Hooper and Mr. Henry ese; the establishments of our merchant. Humphreys, with a capital cue for their princes are to a great extent in the hands of first appearance in public' life.. Chinese who exercise a large measure of influence on the trade of the port, and only the other day the Chief Justice was told

SECRET MEETINGS.

If Mr. Pollock, K.C., desires to prove

THE KOWLOON LAND AND

BUILDING CO., LD.

The seventeenth repert of the board of directors to the ordinary meeting of share holders, to be held at the company's offices, Victoria Buildings, at 13 o'clock noon, -on

you a statement of the affairs of the company, and balance sheet for the year ending 31st

Gentlemen,--The directors now submit to

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“HIS BROTHER'S KEEPAR”

TOUCHING INSTANCE OF PHATERNAL LOVE,

A Chinaman was led into the Court this morning by the Court constable and placed before Mr. F, A. Hazeland.

Interpreter:-You are charged with obstruc..

tion.

Moreover, the, threat of the merchants to declare a "strike" must not be taken too seriously.". You may depend upon it that they will do everything, exhaust every resource, be- fore they decide to close their shops, in opposi. tion to the Viceroy's tax scheme. A strike means besviar losses to their business-than- the payment of evén excessive taxes, and they would only adopt such an extreme measure as

Chinaman plead guilty.

man.

Indian Sergeant –But this-is, not the fight a last resorį.

Not the man I arrested.

His Worship:-Were you the man that was *arrested. Defendant No. It was my brother

(laughter),

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On the other hand, the Chinese Government would pol, it is believed, make a wholesale arrest of promineof merchants and gentry, That is out of the question.

The concensus of opinion is that after much purleying and meetings the Viceroy will graciously grant some conceraians, and then bebe barne in mind is that the dispute is in no the agitation will collapse. The main thing to

His Worship—But why is your brother not here?-Oh! he can't come. He fell down last night and has a sore leg, and cannot walk. Ifis Wouhip:-Soreleg or no sore leg, most come here,

Defendant (leaving Court) —1'll sell him so.

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by Mr. B. II. Sharp, c, that the ten-himself the champion of the rights possessed Tuesday, 6th February, is as follows:- porary absence of the head of the Hong-by the Justices of the Peace, as he claimed kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation's' to be when soliciting the suffrages of his native department paralysed the business constituents, he has an excellent opportunity December, 1995, of the bank. Yet where are the names of of doing so at the very first stage of his The balance of profit and losa account for any of those leading and important factors initiation to the Comcil Chamber: To-day the year, after writing off all charges, and in the well-being of the Colony on the list of special meeting of the Legislative Council expenses, amount to $16,124.29. The directors, the Reception Committed? Without these was held. It is usual to invite the repre- therefore, recommend that a dividend of $2.30 non it is possible that Hongkong might sentatives of the Press in Hongkong to per share be paid, which; after writing off the PREMIER CIGAR world at large; but we are all, to a greater taking place behind the scenes. But now it new profit and loss account.

exist; hobody is absolutely essential to the attend these meetings, so that the com-directors' and auditor's fees, will leave a balance munity may obtain a glimmering of what is | of 5574129 to be carried forward to credit of a or lesser extent, dependent on such men would appear as if even that shadowgraph Directors-Mesars. F, F, Hough' and T. of standing and, that being so, the Govenor is to be withdrawn. It was found possible Rodger retire by rotation, but offer themselves as representing His Majesty, and the Govern- to notify all the members of the Legislative for re-election, ment officials, who are drawing fat salaries held, but the extra trouble of inform

Connel that such a meeting was to be as the direct result of Chinese traders' en- ing the Press was avoided by the sim ierprise, should recognise the fact. It is ple" expedient of ignoring hule enough bonour to appoint Chinese therefore grateful for the very full and, no representatives of the Insides community doubl, accurate report which has been official- ly communicated to us. From that report we' to such a committee; probably, the Chinese learn that Mr. Pollock took the oath and his BALANCE SHEET TO 31ST DECEMBER, 1905, the flames. The roof of the building fell in would politely decline the honour, but then seat at the Council. It was done quietly,

OF

INDIA.

No. 1

$2.75

No. 2. - $2.50

No. 3-$2.25

We are

by Mr. Thos. Arnold, who now relires, but Auditor. The accounts have been audited offers himself for re-election.

T. F. Hough,

Chairman, Hongkong, 18th January, logo,

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-FIRE IN HONGKONG..

was called out. They repaired to No. 46 Tung At about 1.50 o'c'ock this morning, the fire brigade, in charge of Chief Inspector Baker,

Man Lane, near the Ceniral Market, and found that the fire, which occurred in the first floor, had made some 'headway. They immediately set to work and were not long in extinguishing

afterwards. The first floor which was used as a marine shop, under the sign of On Shing, was entirely gutted. The ground floor was damaged by water, The cause of the out- Balance of profit and loss account... 16,124.29 break is at present unknown, but the fates originated to some old bags and clothing that $196,612.64 were stored there. The premises wera insured

for $4,000,

Dec. 31, 1995.

Liabilities,

Accounts payable.. Dividends outstanding..

the offer was never made. Why this ostra-unostentatiously, almost secretly. Then there Paid-up capital. cism of those who are the real mainstay of was a resolution proposed by His Excellency the Governor, and seconded by Dr. Ho Kai, Hongkong-the people, in fact? In ignor lamenting the death of H.M. the King of ing this vital element, the present official Denmark. No doubt some of us have saff is only following a pre-arranged policy. Danish strains in our blood, and we all How

native gentlemen have been in affliction, but why should there be all this sympathise with Queen Alexandia in her many vited to view the official residence of the mystery about a maller that affects nobody Governor-one of the residences they help in particular?

The Goverment would to maintain? His Excellency gave the Com- seem to be carrying on public business mittee power to add to their number. Did

in a manner more befitting the Triads who fear the light of day than a they consider the claims of the Chinese gen body of upright men, rejoicing in clear per 100 tienen associated with the great shipping consciences and honest principles. What

per

100

firms in Hongkong, of the 'banks, of the commercial houses? Naturally not; they brought another lot of estimable enough per 100 individuals into the fold, and closed the doors against those who did not belang to the clique. It comes to this, the mom- bers of the Reception Committee represent. themselves and a few others who bask in the cold sunshine of the heights. The rate- payers and all who contribute to the com- mercial prosperity of Hongkong may rejoice when the King's nephew visits the Colony, but they will be carefuly made to under, Band that it is) no concern of theirs, and it is only their plebeian presumption which -[36—y | prompts their claims to official recognition.

Gregor & Co.,

sole AGENTS.

Houkong, Bih July, 190,

horrible shadow" haunts the Macbeth be. transacted in obscurity, behind barred of the Government that public business must doors? From the official report it would' seem that nothing really happened, but who knows that some other committee or scheme in connection with the visit of the Royal Prince to Hongkong was not appointed or hatched? Of course the matter is trifling, but because it is trißing the public should know the meaning of all this suggestive business. It is to be hoped we are not to have another recommendation sprung upon us similar to that which asked the Peak residents to adorn their mansions with red lamps. But unless some proposition equally frivolous was before the Council, why should there be all this secrecy about the meeting The ways of the Government grow more and more mysterious,

Dec. 31, 1935. Cash

Assels.

Cost of property......... Accounts receivables.

$180,000,00 383.80 104.55

13,545.10 183,032,17 2,035.37

$196,613,64

PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT. Dec. 31, 1975.

Dr. To chargea

To repairs......... To Bre insurance... To crown redt „...............

To commission to agents

...... 630.98 786.00 535.48

1,547.37 * 3,700.98 To balance to be appropriated as follows:-

Directors' fees admis Auditor's fes

f

Dividend of $2.50 per

500.00

50,00

share ...mo. 15,000.00

To be carried" to new profit and loss account...

Cr.

"Jas. I, 1905 by Balance brought forward

Dec. 31, 1905.

Renta Interest, *Scrip fors,

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THE HONGKONG VOLUNTBER RBSURVE ASSOCIATION.

The following are the principal scores in the eight months' competition for the "Governor's Cup 1995,"

A, W. J, Watt....... 57 +13×70 H. W. Fraser

*

55+11=66 W. T. Edwards............... 49+16=5 J. H. Pidgeon.......................... 64 scri=64| R. A. Irving... 44-26" T. P. Cochrane

44+20-64

· ]. C. G0W »«monium 63 Bcr,#6j.. A. Mackenzie...iša” 58+ 4u62 C. E. II. Beavis ...... 55+6=61'; ·

R. EO, Bird ...

imam 45+85-60 Dr. E. Evan Jones 49+0=59 A. P. Nobba...coístasi “39 +20=59 W. G. Winterbar 45+12 < 57 534 255

·39+16m55··

J. J. Stubbiogas un

574.39

16,124-29

$13.325.10

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$377-79

E, W. Ter

22,784.20

E, A. Hewb

124.17

Sir FTP

*-39,00

J. C, Pol

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W. H. T. DAVIE 46+ 6-13

wise a matter between the Viceroy and the people; it is limited to the Viceroy and the gentry,

THE HUMORIST AL LARGE,

A HONGKONG COOK'S PLAYFULNESS.

A cook in the service of an employee of the Tramway Company apparently does not know how far to carry a joke. Last night he went to a house in Swatow Lane, and, being in a hilarious condition, commenced "Joking" with the occupants. In his "gleeful spirit he at tacked one of the girls and tried to strangle hers

his

ew" on to the mistress of the house and left trade-mark on her arm and legs, and was arrested. The cook's little joke cost him $7 at about to do more damage when he was

the Police Court this morning, and Mr. F. A Fazeland bound him over in the sum of 3300 to be of good conduct for one year,

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SHIPPING AND MAILS.

MAILS DUB German (Zieten) 1st prox, Indian (Luirang) 3rd prox. Australian (Eastern) 3rd prox.“ Australian (Trinan) Sth prox, French (Tourani) 5ih prox.

The Boston Tow Boat Co.'s ss. Lyra arrived Victoria, B.C., on 29th

The Barber Line xa. Satsuyen sailed from New York for China and Japan on 26th insLT

The P. M. S... Cola, 0.32 Mongolia"arrived!" at San Francisco, her destination, on syth inst..

The Glen Lines Glislegan from London etc., left Singapore on Tuesday, p.m., for this i port,

The O. S. S. Co. & C, M. 5. N, Co's sa.. Pingray left Moji to day, and is dus here on

Sth prox.

The P. & A. 2.3. Arabia arrived at Yokohama on 30th inst, and is expected to arrive in Hong

Foth

kong of

The E. & A. st. Bastern from Sydney, elet arrived at Manila yesterday, and leavenerno: 7 morrow for this penet

The O. S., S, Co & C. Mas S. N. Co.

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· Palanı Jeff Singaporn yesterday sysning, and is daa.ber on sth proxanthenetrat The Imperial Garman Mail an Prine Sigian A wawa lali Kobe do Monday at 4 pm, and may be expected here on gih pros?