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Intimations.

LIMITED..

ESTABLISHED A.D), 18.41.

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, AUGUST 14,1906.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

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THE German mail of the ith July was de livered in London on the 13th inst..

the representative of the Shanghai Dock 'and

[HONGKONG-CANION & MACHO] !

STEAMBOAT CO., LD.

THE "SAINAM" OUTRAGE,

The eightieth ordinary half-yearly meeting

and Macao Steamboat Company, Limited, was M. Turnbull, who is well known in Manila as of the shareholders in the Hongkong, Canton Engineering Co., arrived on the Rubi on the held in the offices of the Company, Hotel 7th inst., and will spend a few days visiting Mansinus, 10-day. Mr. E. Gocia, chairman of old friends but not neglecting business. the company, presided, and. among these piesent were Messrs. N. A. Siebs, A. Haup, RETURN of visitors to the City Hall Library F: A. Gomes, C. Lenzmann, E. Fuhrmann and and Museum for the week ending the 12th A. Babington (directors): Captain W. E. August, 1906-Library, Non-Chinese, 236; Clarke, acting secretary; Messrs, A. H. M. dn Chinese, 147; Total, 378. Museum, Non-Silva, 1. Arnold, Captain G. E. Morrison. Chinese, 137; Chinese, 1,603; „Tatal, 2,740.

Messis, W. Hulton Fonts, J. E. Ellis, Moses, A. Denison, S. H. Michael, T., F. Hough, G. de Champeaux, J. J. Lelia 'and others.

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ing, but for once we may just indicato the sort of pabulum which is being served out to those who patronise the Post as being fresh, clever and a testimony to the ubiquity of the Posts correspon. A. S. WATSON & CO., dents. Yesterday we reported how His Excellency the Governor had requested the Consul-General at Canton to approach Vice. roy Shum with reference to the proposed appointment of a Belgian engineer to super. intend the construction of the Canton-Han- kow Railway, and to point out that this would be a violation of the terms under which the British Government sanctioned the loan to enable the Chinese to redeem the line from foreign concessionaires. We received the terms of that despatch on Saturday, but for reasons which we cannot state at present, withheld its publication

The Chai-mau said:-Gentlemen-With for the time being. On Monday morning

your permission I will follow the usual custom Beveral Chinese vernacular papers printed a

and consider the accounts for the half year as MEE Cheung writes to say that at the Police read. Before proceeding with the report and despatch from the Viceroy to the British Court recently a photo, rapher, who was arrest-accounts now before us, I feel it to be my duty Consul-General' at Canton, declaring that ed at Lycemoon for taking photographs within to give expression to the deep regret of the INVIGORATING the Company, being a commercial enter-prohibited areas, stated that he was connected Board at the recent piratical outrage enacted prise, had the right to manage its own with Mee Cheung's establishment. Mee Cheung on board, the steamet Safnam, causing the untimely death of the Rev. Dr. Macdonald and HEALTH-GIVING. affairs without outside interference.

the wounding of Captain, Jestin, Engineer Seggie, the four Indian watchmen and several of crow. Our heartfelt sympathy is thus publicly expressed to the widow and fatherless children of the late Dr. Macdonald, also to those officers and members of the crew who

RAINIER BEER

SPARKLING

MR. F. A. Hazeland, at the Magistracy this morning, fined three owners of trucks $5 each for neglecting to carry the regulation lights 1st evening. The regulation requires that two bright lights should be affixed to both sides of the truck.

Not denies the statement.

a single native paper to our knowledge published the terms of Sir Matthew Nathan's despatch to the Consul General, yet the Past was able this morning to "print that "request"; and, not only so,

During the

Hot Damp Weather when but the text of its alleged communication Heavy Drinks are outed in the Hongkong Telegraph last

of the questions, one's thoughts naturally turn to "RAINIER.”

Per Case of 4 doz. quarts...$10.50

Per Doz. quarts

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Per Case of 6 doz. pints

Per Doz. pints

was identical in language to that which

night. But as if that were not sufficient for the veracity of our shark-like contem

porry, it went on to give a translation, which

we had secured after much trouble, of the

Viceroy's despatch. It disdained apparetly to take the trouble of finding out whether our trauslation was correct or not. It lifted

THE master of toong Fie stables, East Point, was summoned before Mr. F. A. Haraland, this morning, by P. C. Watt, for failing to have the number of his carriage painted at the back of the vehicle, on the 7th instant. The defend

ant admitted the offence, and a fine of 55 was

imposed.

THE Quartermaster's Department at Manila has sent to several con-ulates at Chinese and Japanese ports the specifications for three

vessels reeded for the Philippines, One is

to

be a sea-going tug with modern towing and

fire appliances, ane, a steel sternwheel. steamer

competent to carry rapid fire guns, and the other an 80-foot bull for a steam launch, the

the Quartermaster's Department.

The Acting Secretary read the notice calling the meeting.

have

suffered in the execution of their duty.

This Company together with lie other joint owners Messrs. Jardine Matheson & Co., agents, Indo-China Steam Navigation Co., and Messis, Butterfield & Swire, agents, China Navigation Co, have made strong representation to H.15.M.

Constil-General at Canton claiming redress for

this outrage against the British flag; that he

will

PRÓGKESS IN CANZON.

PROPOSED SCHOOL FOR ENGINEERINO,

[From Our Own Correspondent]

Canton, 13th August. It is reported that the Yuch lian Railway Company intend to establish an engineering school. Some fifty young men will be selected by the company and will proceed to Japan to study engineering for a period of two years. when these "students have completed, their technical education they will be appointed as sistants for this proposed school.

BOYCOTT MARTYRS.

The teachers and scholars of the different schonis and colleges in Canton held a meeting al the Commercial Exhibition Hall on the 2nd inst., for the purpose of discussing the question

petitioning the authorities for the release of Messrs. Ma, Pun, and Ha, members of the boy- colt association. There was a very large as- sembly and a petition, drawn up praying Vice- roy Shum to release these gentlemen, was

handed round for signature.

'THE "SAINAM" PIRACY. Five pirates, who have been found guilty of taking part in the Sninam piracy, were, it is reported, duly punished a few days ago. An other report to hand states that, on the lath' last, four more pirates were captured by n military officer, who

once sent them to the Nam Hoi magistrate. They were tried before the magistrate and a weiyuan of the Law De- partment. It transpired that one of the pirates, Alleged to be Li Ah Kin, betrayed these four Persons. At the trial, two admitted that they

were concerned in the piracy of the Sainum while the others pleaded not guilty,

SIVEET REVENGE.

WELL-TO-DO CHINESE

At the Magistracy, yesterday, three China-

the translation bodily out of our colunins./machinery and boilers for which is on hand in that adr quale steps be at once taken, by the the Opium Ordinance. They were defended

A SAMPAN owner was this morning arraigned before Mr. . H. J. Gompertz, at the Police Court, charged with making fast to the steam launch Expedience while the latter vessel was under way in the harbour, yesterday. A European who prosecuted said that the de fendant's sampan when hooked on to the launch nearly capsized. It was of frequent occurrence and many lives have been lost in this way. His Worship fined defendant five dollars,

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Such compliments to our energy and accu racy we do not desire. It might have been possible-though we doubt it, but let, us be generous--it might have been just possible for the of to have obtained, by some means or other, a translation of the Chung, Kawok 16.50

f's article, but does anybody pretend for 2.75 one single moment that the translation would have corresponded word for word with that which appeared in the Tingking Telegraph? Such an idea is absurd. We expressly eni-Tso: Hin Lan; an unemployed individual, A. S. WATSON & CO., ployed in the translation certain phrases entered No. 31, Qugen's Road West and Ne. which more properly expressed the precise 12, Fat Hing Street last night by means of the meaning of the Viceroy than if we had used water-spout and from each house stole a the haphazard ternis of the ordinary transla.quantity of clothing. Tsoi got off safely in his first raid, but was arrested leaving the second tion. Our phrases appeared in the Post of house, When he was taken to the station the course. As a matter of fact, no two transla inmates of the house in Queen's Road West tions of Chinese into grammatical English are were at the station reporting their loss and ever identical. No two translations of a when Tsoi's bundle was examined they recognised part of the conlouts as theirs. The Gompertz, at the Magistracy, this morning, to answer the charges. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three weeks' hard labour and

LIMITED.

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS. Hongkong, rith August, 1906,

BIRTHS.

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At Shanghai, on the roth August, the wife of L. L. LOPES, of a son.

cause to be brought to speedy justice the perpetrators of this criminal and murderous stuck on our ship, passengers and crew, and

Chinese authorities with a view to protect, us. once and for all against a repetition of such matestation and loss. We are canying on tra le in accordance with rights conferred upon us by Treaty with a friendly, Power. Our ar rangements are made for times of peace, but in view of the bad old reputation of the delta, we,

men, who are alleged to be well-do-do, were charged on iemand before Mr. H, H. J. Gom periz, with committing an offence contrary to

by Mr. C. E. Dixon, of Mr. John Hastings' office. After evidence was heard, his Worship discharged the first two men and sentenced the third to three months' hard labour and six

hours' stocks.

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The story told by the third defendant just before sentence was passed, tallies with the at great expense, take extra precautions cal-story told by the police. Some months ago a culated to Lupe with any ordinary trouble that certain Chinaman, through the medium of a may arise, but we cannot be expected to provide Chinese dinner, became acquainted with a Chinese lady, residing at No. 405, Queen's against such a saddes and cunningly devised act of war against our vessel and crew while Road West. He became infatuated with the under the shelter of the British dag. Rest girl and visited her very often. His conduct assured, gentlemen, that, as joint owners and became known to his wife who went to

THÔNGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB.

PROGRAMME OV RVANTS.

The following is the programmo of races to be carried out at the fifth meeting of the Hong- kong Gymkhana Club, to be held on 8th September:---

1-4 FM,—ONE MILE AND A QUARTER FLAT Race, HandicAI-For all Chian Ponies. Non-winning Jockeys allowed 5 lb. Entrance fee $5, 1st Prizes. A Cup presented, and

3.-4.30 PM-DISTANCE HANDICAP-OPEN TO ALL COMERS-For-all Hones, Pooles and Donkeys, Description (wigher waler, country bred, China pony, or donkey, &c.), name and weight of animal, and standing weight of rider to be given. Entrance fan $5. Two. Prizes 1-One to go to winner and the..... other to the first heavy-weight (over 12 stodes). past the post. First Prize: Presented by Gi?" K. Hall-Brutton, Esq. Heavyweight prize t Presented by the Club ́3—5 FM.-GYMKHANA CLUB CHALLENGE CUR-Distance One Mile-Forsil, China Ponies. Catch Weights at tost: 6'16, Win- nets of an open race or open Griffin race

extra. Non-winning Subscription Gril fins allowed 5 B.Non-winning Jockeys allowed sh. To be won by, the pony, scor- ing most marks in the races for the Cup, counting 4 points for a first; 2 for a second; and for a third. The benefit of marks

Prize: $25. (Entrance fees to go to winner.]

already scored to pass with the pony on a sale. Any winner of the race to carry s h. extra for cach win in subsequent sjærls for the Cup, but in the event of a pony carrying the penalty not winning, 2 lb to be deducted next time he starts. Penalties accumulativé up to 15 b. Entrance fee of $; to go in the purchase of a memento to the winner of each race, and Sas to second pony out of the Clab funds. At the conclusion of the season a Cup, value $too, will be presented to the owner of the pony obtaining the second highest number of marks. 4.—5.30 F.M.—¬LADIES' NOMINATION—(Patti-

culars to be published later.} 5-6 EM-THREE QUARTERS OF, & Mile FLAT RACE. HANDICAP.-For all China Ponies. Non-winning Jockeys allowed 5lb. Entrance fee $. rt Prize: A Cup pro sented by Sir Paul Chater, Kt., C.M.G., and Prize: $15. Entrance fee to go to winner)... 6-5.30 P.M.-ITUDE RACE. For China/

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Ponies Distance about One Mile and a Quarter, Catch Weights rost, Slb, Winners of Hurdle Races at previous Gymkhanas- this season to carry 5 lb. extra. Entrance fee $5. 1st Prian: A Cup présented. 'and Price: $15 (Entrance fees to go to winner.) Entries close to the Hon. Secretary, Hoog kong Gymkhana Club, on, Saturday, the 1st September, at the ilangkong lub, at 7 pm.

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

Eatrics for events Nos. 11.3, 5, and 6 must state name, colour, and height of Pooy, aliomi racing colourt,

Post Entries will be accepted for event, No.

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On August 10, at Peitaiho, the wife of KARI. treatise could possiblybu identical. Moreover, confic was placed before. Mr. H. H. J. Pwhich will not occur again in many years, need of money and would redeem the jewels to the Hon. Secretary or at the Hongkong

F. MELCHERS, Tientsin, of a daughter.

DEATH...

On August 9, at Nagasaki, Japan, JEAN BAIN NEESON, nged 2 yestu and, if months.

NOTICE

All communications intended for publication in **The HONG KONG TELEGRAP1}", should be addressed to The Blum, i, Ice House Road, aud should be accompanied by the Writer's Naine ami

Addrom.

six hours' stocks.

a

Club.

C. G. MACKIE,

Hop, Secretary.

THE WEATHER.

The following report is fro « Mr. F. G. Figg, First Assistant of the Hongkong Observatory!

On the rath at 11 45 a-Barometric changes are slight.

managers with the assistance of our Canton the girl's house and raised a storm, Dur agents, Messrs. Deacon & Co., everything ing the man's acquaintanceship will the has been done. And will be done to girl he had really spent a few hundred dol- final and lars in presents to her. On his next visit to bring this matter through In successful Tasue as far as lies in our power, the girl-directly after his wife had Inter

will now refer to the items of the report and viewed her he got the cold shoulder. This accounts as presented. You will notice the annoyed the merchant who planned reverge. repair account for this half-year has been extra-He called on the following day, told the girl ordinary, due to new wood decks being laid on that he was hard-up and asked her for the loan French novel or of a German philosophical

two of our steamers and aber ein repali her jewels to pare. He was badly in Forms of Entry may be had on application

in this case the translators were certainly not

This was necessitated by the steel decks cor for her at a later date. The girl handed over roding in places becoming a constant heavy her trinkets, but she never saw them 'nor the one and the same person. Will the Fortseck

expense for repairs and, as this deck is the merchant for months. One day she went to to drag in "the long arm of coincidence" and

third-class passengers deck, your directors. his house, and asked for her property. The say that they knew not what they did?

under expert advics concluded that Wooden merchant would not return them and there was Even that would be stretching the credulity A CHINESE woman named Kwok Tsun, twenty decks would be more comfort.ble and convent quarrel. The woman left and the merchan of readers a little too far. We have said

sex years of age, committed suicide early yes.

ent for our deck passengers. In my speech to planned to get the girl into trouble. It was terday morning by strangling herself with a

you at last meeting due mention was minde of then that the three defendan's joined in the that this plagiarism and South China piracies handkerchief. The amals who discovered the

the contemplation of these works being carried matter. The merchant engaged the defendant have occurred before. A reputable paperwoman a few hours later gave the police infor-

our, The total of these large items is $27,coo to plant opium in the girl's cubicle and so have must hide its head in shame and dis nation and the body was removed to the and, as you will see, your directors have decidher imprisoned. The third defendant was grace wlien the matter is mentioned. morgue. That the woman was determined in

ed that a share of same, namely, $15,000, shall alleged to have been the one to leave the But we have previously allowed those taking her life is evident from the way in which become chargeable to the current six months' opium in the girl's house and made the seport

The woman tied the

working. The charges for this hall-year's dock. The thing looked suspicious to the police when *mistakes" tu pass unnoticed, confident the deed was done.

handkerchief round her neck and then fixed

ing will, under ordinary circumstance, be very they searched the boute and found the drug that a discerning public would recognise the ends to the bed-past. After this had been the ludicrous claims of the Post to be completed the woman sat down on the bed and light. During the early part of the summer it hidden under a mattress so that they arrested was decided by your board to employ ibe the three defendants. The leader of the plot, the best-informed, best-served and best by this way strangled herself. The deceased

steamer leungshas more fully in the Hong-

who was the cause of the whole affair, succeed. conducted paper outside London-or was woman, who is the No. 3 wife of the manager kong-Macao-trade by running a Sunday excured in absconding to Macas before he could be At the Shanghai Bund? In this case, how and accountant of the Yu Shun Tai firm, of 66, sion, and thereby competing with greater ad- ever, we went to considerable pains, trouble Bonham Strand, was alleged to have committed vantage against the serious opposition on the suicide because she was lonely. Her husband inc. With this end in view it was necessary lo instal an electric light plat, which is raw fear- The daily non delivered free when the address is

and expense to secure the information we

who is stationed if Soochow removed his Nos.ing completion. The whole fleet of steamers is accomible in merenger. On copies sent by post an published for the benefit of our readers. t and a wives to that port, leaving deceased now in first-class condition, the electric plants additional 81.50 per quarter is charged for outage. The audacity of the Pest rivals that of its here. This preyed on her mind to such an put into better order and electric fans fitted in the passenger state-rooms of our Canton and The postage on the weekly issue in any part of the prototypes on the West River. All we are extent that friends heard her recently say that Macao steamers. This great convenience is Bingle Copim, Daily, ten cents: Weekly. twenty, claiming is our vested right, our legal right, she was miserable; her husband did not want very much appreciated by the travelling public against the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club.

in the summer season. Keen competition on to news specially gathered by the Hongkong | her, and that she was tired of life.

all the lines operated by the company, and Telegraph's staff of representatives. Our

aiverio condition of trade by exceptionally low rates and constantly increasing loss contemporary is quite at liberty to regale its

by exchange on, subsidiary coinage of which readers day after day with interminable

our revenue is a very large portion of. derived, and trade generally, during the Na- columns of unreadable judicial dira.

period under review, has been düll, ture abbors a vacuum, and if the Post pre-

nf expol from Canton will mention one article

Ordinary in Lamicta thon 5 for addensani

to The Manager..

The Editor will not sendettake to be responsilio for any rejected MS, nor in returu Ray Contribution. SUBSCRIPTION HATËS (IN ADVANCE), 17A11,Y--$30 per annuaza,

WKKKLY--$13 per adząɛm.

The rice per quarter and per meem, proptional

world la 30 cents por quarter

five cents.

The Hongkang Celegraph

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Our contemporary

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SHANGHAI AND HONGKEW WHARF CO, LD.

HANDSOME DIVIDEND. Messrs. E. S. Kadoorie & Co. inform us that

very

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arrested.

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THE WATER POLO, SHIELD.

COMPETITION,

VESTERDAY'S MATCHES..

The highest pressure, 30.00 and upwards, is over N.E, Japan and the lowest, 29.80, over N.E. China. Pressure remains high, about o.15 inch, above the normal, over the northern shores of the China Sea. It is near the average point over the Philippines,

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There is a slight gradient for N,E, winds over the N. part of the China Sen.

FORECAST.

-Hongkong and neighbourhood, S.E. winds, light; fine.

1.--Formosa Channel, S. winds, light. 3-South coast of China between Hongkong and Lamocks, same as No. 1.

4-South coast of China between Hongkong.

The Bean, V.R.C., won by 3 goals to Iand Hainan, same as Ne, 1.

Band, R.W.K., won by 9geals to wil against the "G" C, R.W.K. "A team, V.R.C.. won by 8 goals to mil against, the Royal Engineers. The "B* rem, V.R.C., are play ing their tie with the "G" Co., R.W.K., this afternoon.

'CLUB.

The monthly competitions for the Robertson Farewell Cup was held at Happy Valley on the 11th to 13th August, 1906. The following retures were made:-

ROBERTSON FAREWELL CUP. Mr. C. Birant............

fers to fill its columns with such-like they are in receipt of telegraphic advices from of which we only carried 5,087 tons against | THE ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF "matter" we have no objection whatever. Shanghai to the affect that the Shanghai and 12,825 tons of corresponding period 1905. The working of the Wen River service continues to But we do object when our contemporary Hoogkew Wharf and Godown Co., Ld., has debe very unprofitable, especially the Hongkong, seeks to poach on the columns of the clared an interim dividend of Tis. 8-per share. Kongmoon line and as a

consequence your Lingkong Telegraph.

(This is Thu. a better than the interim directors recently decided, together with the other joint owners, to withdraw the steamer Post is probably too young to dividend for 1995. Last year the company Tak Hing, thus abandoning this line. Judicious paid Tis. 6 interim and Tis, 8 final dividend. economies have been effected without impairing Ed., B.K.T.]

the efficiency of the service, and we hope by this means to counterbalance to some extent the increasing expenses that burden the com pany. Turning to the balance sheet, don't think there is any item that calls for special comment; I will merely remark that, as usual, our investments in stocks stand at a figure well within their market value and that for every loan on mortgage there is a satisfactory margin. Before proposing the adoption of the report and accounts as presented, I shall be pleased to answer any question bearing upon same which shareholders may wish to ask.

No questions were asked,

HONGKONG, Tuesday, AugUST,14; 1956.

ALLEGED JOURNALISM IN HONGKONG.

Probably the most despicable act in the

The code of honest and straightforward journal.

understand the difference 'twixt TUCIONA ism is the unwarranted and unacknowledg.

and fur-for, as

contemporary cd appropriation of news which belongs by special prescription to another organ, and said the other day, "the Post is still in its when that grossly unfair "cribbing" occurs swaddling clothics"-but we trust it will soon on the part of a newspaper claiming to circu- learn. Meanwhile, we would suggest that it late within the area covered by its better should endeavour to provide its readers with informed leader and more vigorous contemnews which has not been culled from its local contemporaries. But what the Post porary it is not merely disgraceful--it is con temptible. But surely the climax has arrived would do without the Hongkong Telegraph

we shudder to contemplate. *when our junior contemporary, the S. C. Mörning Post, with that amazing effrontery which has marked certain of its Issues, boldly appropriates a full half column of special Intelligence (including the translation of a Chinese document) which was published in the Hongkong Telegraph alone; and not merely refuses to give unto Casar the things that are Cœsar's but actually crows over its success 28 a news-purveyor. Yet that is

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CORRESPONDENCE.

[We do not necessarily, endorse the opinions expressed by Correspondente in this column.

POSTER NUISANCE IN KOWLOON.

TO THE RITOX of run "Hongkong Telegrane.""

Sin, I shall feel obliged if you will permit me to draw attention, through your valuable paper, to a practice that seems to have gained considemble ground of late.

POLICEMAN Downie, on behalf of a Portuguese

Why, I shou'd like to know, are bill-posters lady named Mrs. Silva, summoned ricksha coolie Na. 140, before Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz, allowed to indiscriminately placard any build- at the Magistracy, this morning, for demanding ing, wall, or embankment-Government or more than his legal fare, on the soli instant otherwise-and no notice taken of by the police. and using abusive and insulting language 10- That beautiful memorial opposite the Kowloon wards the lady. Evidence was beard so the

Ferry wharf is the latest to be enshrined with effect that defendant's ricksha was engaged only copious advertisements. But as this structure for five minutes on the day in question and is designated a "public convenience, no when tendered five cents refused to accept it. doubt the merchant, whose name figüres no what occurred to-day. No doubt few of our He demanded mors, and on not receiving it, conspicuously, misunderstands its proper uso. readers would think it worth while to refer got insulting, His Worship find the coolie-Yours faithfally, to our contemporary after perusing the Sy and warned him to "go alow in the future' Hongkong Zelegraph of the previous even- or else be would lose his licence.

Kowloon, 13th August.

H. M.

The Chairman: I propose the adoption of the

and accounts as presented. Depison seconded. Carried unanimously.

Mr.

Mr. Moses proposed that the appointment of Mr. A. Babington as a directar bs confirmed, alsa that Mr. F. A. Comes atid W. A. C. Cruick- shank be re-elected members of the Board.

Mr. A. H. M. da Silva seconded. Carried.

Mr. Hough proposed, and Captain Morrison seconded, the re-election of Messrs. A. O'D.

Gourdio and W, H. Polts as auditors for ensuing half-year, Carried,

The Chairman: That concludes the busi. ness of the meeting, gentleman. Dividend. Warrante will be ready to-morrow at 10 am. Thank you for you attendance.

Mr. G. E. H. Beavis ................ 784 179 Mr. H. Pinckney

Mr. I. Clarkomance. Mr. W. J. Saunders Mr. A. M. Forrest Mr. F. W. Warre Mr. C. W. May

Staff Payr. H. G. Wilson, R........ Mr. E. J. Grist...

(33 entries)

POOL.

9-1279

81 180

89-9-8

97-15*82 95-12-83

95-1184 69-4-85

MRS. Ledoux, whose trial for the murder of her husband has been bitterly fought in the. courts" of New York City, has been sentenced to the death penalty.

SHIPPING AND MAILS.

KAILS DUE,

American (China) 15th inst,

German (Prins Regent Luitpold) 15th inst. Indian (Zatsang) 16th inst. 2000 American (Mongolia), 18th insi. French Polynesien) zoth inat, German (Prinx Woldemar) 17th inst. Australian (Changsha), 1st prox.

The C. P. R. Co.'s 8,8. Monteagle arrived at Vancouver at 8 pm, on 11th inst.

The E. & A. s.5. Australian lest Sydney on 9th inst, and is due here, on 31st inst,

The P. & O. S. N. Co.'s s.5. Socotra left Singapore for this portion 13th inst,, at noon. The s.s, Yochow left Shanghai on 12th inst, pm, and may be expected, here on 16th inst.

Major S. H. Pedley*...................................... 78-3-75 || a.m.. L. R. M. Cross⭑

muganu na 10-15-75

Mr. C. Biron 84— 6-78 The 8.8. Tientsin is expected to leave Shang, Pr. G. M. Harsloo... 87- 0-78 hal on 15th inst., p.m., and is dus here on 19th Mr. C. E. H. Beavis ............. finu 28+ 1×79 | just, am

80-179 Mr. J. Clark.. Mr. A. M. Forrest ......

97-1879 The 2.6. Kluktang is expected to leave Shang- Mr. W. J. Saunders............ 89-980 bai on 19th inst., plan, and is dus here on 24th Sarg. E. Sawdy, R.M..................................... 99-18-81 | inst. a.m. Mr. F. W. Ware ............................................... 95-12-83 Mr. C. W. May 89 584

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The P. M. S. S. Ca's sa. Mongolia salled

M, EJ. Grist, 84-85 from Shanghai this morning, and will be due

(30 entries)

+ Winner of Cup. *Tie for Pool, The next competition' for the Captain's Cup and May Cup will be held at Happy Valley from the rat to ged September, 1906,

to arrive at this port on 15th inst., at daylight. The P. M. S. S. Cols ai. China will be due to arrive at this port on 15th inst., at am, from San Francisco via Honololo, Japan ports and Manila.