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TUNG WA HOSPITAL..

APPOINTMENT OF NEW COMMITTIK,.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY DECEMBER 15, 1966.

B.E. THE GOVERNOR,

LATEST BULLETIN..

10th.igst.

MESSKS. CUTTAM & CO, LID.

10th inst..

10th inst. The Board of Directors consisting of 16.The following bulletin was issued yesterday members, for the ensuing year, of the Tang by the physicians in attendance upon His Wa Hospital has just been appointed. A Excellency the Governor, Sir Mathew Nathan: meeting of the new commities was held at the His Excellency the Governor has maintained hospital yesterday for the purpose of appoint he improvement of last week, and will therefore Ing the Chairman of the Board. Mr. Ho Kom be able to leave the Colony on Saturday, 15th Tong, assistant compradors, Messrs. Jardino, inst, as arranged. Matheson & Co., was elected Chairman by a large majority, 13 members voting for the appointment out of 45. The other members of the directorate are Mears. Cho Shek Yee (of the Rang Kee firm of commission Tize Yam Chee (manager, Meng Sao Lau Chin Ting (nominee of the Pawnbrokers As will be seen from the advertisement Guild), Mui King Sitek (of the California firm appearing on our front page, Messrs. Cottam of Kun Fat Wing), Yu Po Sam (Tung Tak & Co. commence from to-day their great annuai Seng, cotton yaro dealers) Troi Kwai Ng cash sale, with the object of making room for new stock. A visil to their premises can only (compradora, Messrs. P. B. Petit and Co.)," Li Wai Toog (property owner), Tong Tiz Sau serve to impress the customer with the actual. (Tong On Insurance Co.), L Kit Ping (Wangity of the extraordinarily cheap prices at which Hing firm of jewellers), Tsiang See Fan (Tseng Messrs. Cottam & Co. are offering their goods, Hop Cheong, Nam. Pak Hong), Pin Tal: Hung during the current fortnight. (compradore, Messrs Meyer & Co.), Wong Bama Kiu (Wing Cheong Sing precegoods firm), U Peng Ui (Yeng Fat Yuen opium firm), Kia Tang (property owner) and Li Ping Shek | (Kwong Yuen Rice shop).

The new directors will assume office on the 16th inst. when, according to custom, the re tiring Board will hand over the books and accounts of the Tung Wa Hospital:

YAUMATI BRANCH HOSPITAL,

The committee, of which Mr. Llo Kon Tong was elected chairman yesterday, enters office upon a noi unimportant stage in the history of the Tung Wa Hospital; for it will be one of the duties of the new Committee to see to the carrying out in a successful completion the banch hospit dat Yaunti 'which it as been the endeavour of the parent institution to have erected on the peninsula some time ago. As fas as we have been able to learn the site for the Yaumati horpital has already been granted “by Government; it is conveniently situated in the neighbourhood of the disinfecting station in that rapidly growing township. So far a sum of $35,000 has already been subscribed by the Chinese community towards the cost of erection, and it is believed that a sub-committee of the Board of Directors will be appointed whose duty it will be to superintend the work of building and subsequent control and work. ing of what promises be one of the most useful institutions for the Chinese across the harbour..

AN INSANE EXECUȚON,

APPLICATION FOR A TRUSTEE.

Joth inst.

In the Probate Jurisdiction Court this morn ing, his Honour the Chief Justice presiding, Mr. H. Gỗ Calthrup, instructed by Mr. R Lang, of Messrs. Dençon, Looker and Deacon, appeared in the matter of the estate of Poor Hung, alias Poon Shing, alias Poon Tai Ting, aliai Poon Sze I. in, deceased, and in the mater of the Trusice Ordinance, of go, section fit, it support of the petition of Poon Chan Shi, the executrix of the will of the abové deceased, The above-named deceased died on or about the 25th December, 1901, having previously made his last will and testament, at Saj Shing village, in the Nam Hoi district; Kwaug tung province, whereof be appointed the peti tioner and others as executrix and executors. On the 19th April, 1997, probate was granted by the Court to the petitioner, the other ex- ecutors having renounced. In the said will, after the appointment of the executrix and executors, there appeared this clause (inter alia) management of the estate shall be returned to my eldest son, Kit Chit, when ha shall have obtained

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In view of the hard times existing at present in Hongkong, a really tangible reduction in price, in the cost of clothing, is much, to be Appreciated, particularly with the winter season coming upon us.' We have made an inspection for ourselves, and cannot but recognize that Messrs. Cottam are offering their choice and tastefully chosen stock at much below cost value. Their boots and shoes, their shirts and ties re seiling at prices below cost; while in the matter of suits, in the selection and culting known to excel, they are making tremendous of which Messis, Cottam & Co, are so justly reductions, thus bringing it within the reach capacity, to he fashionably and tastefully gaibed of everybody, inespective of his purchasing the coming cold season. Messrs, Contam a'clock each morning and do not close till & Co. open their premises during this sale at 6 p.m. Their managing director and staff will host of clients who will doubtless take advan- be found always upon duty to look after the

tage of the exceptionally cheap prices at which their stock is selling; and, to pater, and materfamilias, to the civil servant bearing the burden of a legreritted sitting salary, to the newly-wed husband and to the tone hach lot; and last-but not least-to those in search of useful Christmas presents of a utilitarian character, we cordially recommend a visit to Messrs. Collam's establishment,

during

THE KIVO COTTON SPINNING

AND WEAVING CO, ED.

Report for presentation at the eleventh or dinary meeting of the shareholders to be held at the offices nl the General Managers on Mon day, Décember 17, 1906, at 1,1 man.

The General Managers have pleasure in miting an audied statement of accounts to October, 31, 19oh, showing the result of twelve 'months' working to that die,

The Mdf has worked day and might through

5.5. "HONGKONG”

BOLD FOR $7,800.

TURF TÜPICS.

'A SHAKING UP AT COUNT

·SANITARY INFYÉCTOR WARNED.

*11th inst

Mr. Otto Kong Sing, at the Police Court, this morning, said :—“I have a summons for a bake- in-house, your Worship."

FOR CLEANSING NAKERIES, el. Correspondence relative to painting the erior Burlace of the walls of bake-houses, asics and laundries in lieu of lime-washing was submitted to the meeung

SANITARY, HƯANDUSE

1th init.

ith ft. The past we k's work has been chiefly of a The fortnightly meeting of the Skoitary Foth inst.

shroffing nature, as the subscripvon-griffins-pard was held this afternoon in the Board- and Harlow, vendors' licitos,, Geur Poonths, with a view of substying owners ha to

Under instructions from Messis. Goldringthat have now been in the Colony earl two too, the usual members being prestof, when

the following business was transacted.. Lammert, auctioneer, vold by public suction

whether they are "no wanchees," "cau paixes" toid, at noong as his sales-rooms, uddell of "can dos have been bustled along al Street, the British ss. Hongkong, as she now

they are worth, and the consequence was that ties wrecked off No. 3 whatf of the Hongkong

on Saturday six were shroffed out and were and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company refer to later. So far nothing exceptionalTM has old by auction later in the day, which I will with, all her machinery, stores, gear, appurten 'ances and coal. The vessel became the pro-

stand out above the rock-the average would be perty of Mr. Wong. Leung. Ks, contractor, hisa mile in 2.30, with the last quarter at 25, bid of $7,8ca being the highest...

Mr. Louguet'sand Mr. Moxon's were cantered A condition of this sale was that the parto.ether over a mile on Saturday with native aser was required to commence operations "boys"-light weights-up, which distance they felt behind them in 2.34, last quarter 36, finish- for rising the vessel forthwith,

tog together:

THE CANYON-ROWLOON

KAILIVA P

Mr. Wickham's pony went a mile in 2261, last quarter 33. This animal is a shapely one. He has very powerful hindquarters,' & 'fairly good shoulder, and is well ribbed up. Ha, Three weeks have passed since the Loan however, has a very small currish eye and a Agreement of the Canton-Kowloon Railway a wicked shaped head, with high cheek was formally signed in Peking by the Chinese bones, and added to this he possesses a rotten Government on one side and the representative mea y muzzle, which detracts very much from of the British and Chinese Corporation on the his appearance, and from which we may deduct other side. Negotiations had been in progress a tot loo keen desire for a tight finish

Mr. Macdonaki's grey and 'Mr. McClarke's for some, months prior to the ratification of the Agreement and had been altended by re-grey catered together three-quarters of a mile presentatives of the Lanton Viceroy and of the 1.48, both Baishing strongly, the last quarter As expect to hear the provincial gentry. The utmost deliberation being registered at 33.

haracterized every step of there negotiations fatter owner at the close of the second day, and the Argeement was not signed until the after the Germati Cup has been tun, warbling Chinese Government had satisfied that every-10 his friend I'll sing thee sweet tales of N. C. D. News of 3rd ult, we publish a tele. thing was in order, Ta-day, writes the Arab-y."

Messrs. Parker's and Mackie's two greys ap; grans emanating from the Canton merchanis pear to be shaping well, but the bay is a bud Affects and resident in Shanghai to the Ministry of Foreign climber, and I think will hardly be worth rain.

the Ministry of Posts and Com- ink munications in which exception is taken to. Nie

Of course, as per usual, the best gallops of

repudiate Agreement and the Government, is urged to the week have been done by Mody's stable, the

undertaking. Similar telegrams, big dun and the black being specially promis we are told, have been sest from the new ag. Dr. Jordan has a good little chestnut Commerce and the local Gentry, and, as we Viceroy of Caston, the Canton Chamber of being trained in the above stable, and is one of

the inost shapely, gamest, and most racing like, are led to suppose that those messages have

litile subs it is as yet been my privilege to He 18 a long-backed, dark chestnut, really been sent since the agreement was signer. ed, it would seem that a determined effort is rather on the small side, with a very game. being made to nullify the new Agreement, it head and well proportioned parts. His style set reniains in be seen what effect an agitation of moving too is quite one of the best on the of this nature will have upon the Peking Gov renment. We are unwilling to believe that arious consideration, will be paid to it; but a sinister precedent is set, if such documents ge accepted and are allowed to delay the formal promulgation of the Edict embodying the Im perial ratification of the Agreement.

The special circumstances of the Canton. Kowloon Railway'negotiations tender the ac- tion of the Crotonese merchants resident in Shanghai as well as af H.E. Chow Fu, the new Viceroy of the Liang Kwang, all the more in- expl cable and unpardonable. The negotia. tion, were carried out under the authority of the Throne by the Waiwupu with the full knowledge and consent of the provincial government of Kwangtung, which, deputed special delegates to represent in ieking the The Central Gov. views of the Cantonese

course.

Mr. Hunter has rather a flashy chestnut, about whom il 18' rather 100, soon to talk,” In his recent gallops he has tired very much in the straight. This, we hope, may be only due to unfitness, and when he is stronger we inay hops for better results.

Mr. H. P.. White's St. Andrew's Stakes winner is one of the raciest-looking animals on the course. His style of walking, his conform stiun, and his look of quality paints him out as being a trifle better than his fellows,

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The Medical Officer of Health, minuted: recommend that this be accepted in lieu of limewashing, in bakehouses, dairies and laundries.. I think that in the caso of opium diving it will be better to require the "Time-, washing

M16 Shelton Hooper minuted: I think 'paint which is kept clean is preferable to so-called timewash.

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Hon. Mr. Hewett said he a reed. Mr. Lau Chi Pak minuted: Do the bake- house keepers prefer to have the walls paint- ed}

MI. Fung Wa Chún said: Painting is 'cer- rainly better than whitewashing.

THE GRAVE QUESTION. The petition of Wong Kan for permission to relsin the grave space which was parchased

for a tomb for the pentioner's mother, and which, aiter the interment, was found to be in of the arta purchased and paid for and for which excess area he was willing to pay, was considered by the Board. ···

.cxcess

Mr Lau Chu Pak said that this petition should be granted.

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M. Shelion Hooper said the excess space should be allowed on payment for same by the applicant.

OVERCROWDING.

During the month of November 252) were adered by the Court to vacate premises which were found occupied by persons in excess of the number permitted. On this report the Hon, the Registrar-General minuted: 1 should like these returns to show whether the floors visited are occupied by families, or only by men, and under which heading the over-crowd- ing exists.

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WELL WATER QUESTION." Further correspondence relative to the well in the yard of No. 22 Stanley Bireet, was sub- mitted to the meeting.

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The Medical Officer of Wealth minuted; 1 have seen this well, and see no grounds for re cummeading the Board to reverse its decision. The well is over 30 feet deep, and is jo a yard trom which there would be no escape in case of fire, except through the burning house. I canot imagine, therefore, anyone staying to has1 buckets up from the well 10. put out the fire, as it would beˇut the risk of their lives. It ›s, impossible to prevent the water being used for potable purposes, and the Bacteriologist reports that it is unfit for that purpose.

pases,

Are you summoned, or are you appearing for the defence?" asked Mr. T. Sarcainta Smith, _** I am for the defence " replied the solicitor. "Where is the sanitary inspector in the case?a asked his Worship, when he discovered that the prosecuting officer was not in Court, and wai nowhere to be found, my

"He hasn't arrived yet," said the Court con- stable.

"I know that perfectly well,” put in the Court sharply. "Is it customary for sanitary ini spector to keep the Court waiting ?" be asked! The Court interpreter replied that he did not | know.'

Who is a sanitary inspector to keep tha Court waiting?" asked the Court.

When Inspector Coysh appeared in Court, & few minutes later, · r. Smith askod: “Mr. Coysh, why weren't you in Court as the piofer time?"

The inspector went up to the table and said that the summons was set for eleven o'clock.

"Take that," said the Court, flinging the summons on the table, “and tell me whether. J. am right or you are."

The inspector scrutinised the paper and said. there was a mistake.

"Then give me an explanation why you were not in Court when the case was called!" said. the Court.

The inspector said it was not customary for sanitary summonses to be heard earlier thap cleven o'clock.

His Worship: The summons was set for. to 30 and you were not present at the appointe. time. Don't let it happen again.

REGISTRATION OF PARINER",

SHIPS.

· SINGAPORE COMMITTEE'S REPORT.

The burning question of the registration of partnerships has again come before the Colony, says the Eastern D. ily Afürt, At Friday's meeting of the legislative Council, the Colonial Secretary laid before, that body the report of the Select Committee which was appointed to. consider and report upon the provisions of the "Registration of Partnerships and Firms Bill which had aroused such hostility when it was introduced in the Council.

The report states that the committee had twelve sittings and` gave the Bill careful con- siderations. The amended Bitlis described as a compromise measure, as mild in its provisiona as is consistent with the attainment in any

measure of the objects aimed at

As finally decided upon, the "Bill has the approval of seven out of the ten members of the commitide, its signatories being the Hops. J. K. Birch, 1.

Anthonisz W. J. Napier, and Jon Anderton." The Hons. Tan fisk Kim, W. . Shelford, and Hugh Furt attach riders explaining their pöki- tou of opposition to the measure as adopted 'by the majority of the committee,

out the year and although the demand for gains moment and the Viceroy were in close touch is still my old love and everyoLa he gallops Medical Officer saw a coolie drink water from Turner, E. W. Presgrave, J. K. Ihnes, ]."'Q.-

The balance at credit of Profit and Loss Account is Tis. 304,986.25 inclusive of Tis 100,000 brought forward from last year, which it is recommended should be dealt with as follows:-

was less active that in 1903, the productionroughout and the conclusion of the Agree was sold at a fair margin of profit. The sup

meat was only reached after Viceroy Tata had It is difficult, ply of Chinese coop was umple and a good expressed his concurrence. quality,

therefore, to find any justification for the tele grams since sent to the Waiwupu and Ministry of osts and Communications. Moreover, the wording of these messages - argues either tom- plte ignorance or deliberare misrepresentation of the terms of the agreement. No controlling powers have been conceded to the Corporation which undertakes to finance, the railway con strection and to lend technical experis for the work. The construction is to be carried out under the authority of the Chinese Govern. Tis, 364,80:25ent upon lines precisely similar to these Consulting Commitee. In accordance with adopted in the case of the Northern Railways, ccordingly, the Canton-Kowloon line will not Article XVII, the Members of the Consulting. Cammitee retire but all are eligible, and offer constitute a breach of China's sovereign rights themselves for re-election.

any more than the Peking-Shanhaik was line which is entisely controlled by Chinese and forins a valuable asset to the country. Other Westions are equally beside the mark and do not reflect much credit on the intelligence of those who penned them.

To pay a dividend of Tls. 10 per TIK,

share on 15,000........ 150,000.00 To equalization of Dividends Fund 130,000.00 To carry forward to new account... 64.986.26

€

Mr. C. H. Ross has drawn a very handsome pony, but he appears to me to be slightly un-

As appeal against this decision, from Mestis, sound. His Derby griffin imported direct from Tientsin, and reputed to be a peach" has not Cawasjer Paltanjee and Company, was then read in which the writer emphatically denied that yet been galloped, so I have not as yet been

the water from this well was used for other than treated to a taste, of his quality.

Mr. J. E. Gresson's No. 5--a spotted white-washing purposes, and never for potable pur

regards the assertion that the with he always manages to beat, and in an easy. marver. he is furnishing, and when fit will the well before his face inquiries had elicited the fact that the coolie, in reply to a question have made up into a handsome pony.

Jardine's also have four Derby griffins, that officer, drank some in order to show the barmlessness of same, and the two of which have been in the Colony for quite a long time, and do not appekr

man was in no way the worse, and was to be a bit better than some of the subs. enjoying good health. The foreigners on 1 fact my opinion some of the subs the premises use the pipe-water, after, boil. will beat them over the Derby course. The and hering, and no Chinese cooking is last two arrivals, however, appear to be

uole on the premises, added to which is the ai a better stamp and move in really good fact that Chinamen are zo, as a rule, Addicted style. Apropos of Derby griffins it has been

to swallowing cold water.

bir. Humphreys noted: The Government reely mentioned that although there are a temendous number of griffins in Shanghai-in Analysi having reported the water fit to drink, faci early co-so far no th ed podies have an opposed to its being closed.. as yet been submitted for private sale or

Mr. Lau Chu Pak: I am still of the opinion that the well should not be closed.

action his majority,

except for the above recited clause there is nothing, in the said will indicating that the deceased wished to appoint, the said Kit Chil to be executor and trustee upon attaining bis majority. On 3181 October, 1906, the said Ki Chit was medically examined by Gregory P. Jordan, M.B.; C.m.; (Ed.); M.x,G,5, England, medical practitioner, practisin: in Hougkong, Bad certified to be of unsound mind, and this certificate was filed in the Court. The said Kit Chis is now anadull, having attained his majority on or about roth June, 1966, but is not, and has noi been for several years, a fit person to man. age the estate and effects of the said deceased, which, at the time of the death of the decenser, was sworn at $143,000. The petitioner there- fore prayed that the Court be pleased to advise her on the following points: (1) As to whether, under the said will, the said Kit Chii would bave been 'entitled to apply for probale, on coming of age, bad he been of sound mind, and whether on coming of age he became trustee: (z) whether, if so, under such will the said executrix ceased to be the executrix and trustee, on the said Kit Chit coming of age; (3) whether it is now, on ac count of the said Kit Chit's insinity, se cessary for the petitioner to obtain an order from the Court entitling her to continue to aci as executrix and trustee of the said estate, and (4) generally. After hearing learned coun- sel, and his authorities, his Honour aid he was informed by the Registrar of the proper course to lake, and made to interim order by which, the trusteeship became vested in the Official Administrator, until the said Kit Chit was found and declared to be a lunatic, when the petitioner could take such action helore the Court as she might be advised.

HONGKONG VOLUNTEER RESERVE ASSOCIATION.

Auditor, Mr. Wingrove has audited the accounts of the Company, and his re-election to the position, requires the confirmation of the Shareholders.

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JARDINE," MATHESON & Co, General Managers. Slynghai, December 1, 1906.

-statement of ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDED OCTOBER, 31, 1906.

· Liabilities. Dr.. Capital-Authorised 20,000 Shares at Tls, So Tls.1,00,000: subscribed 15,000 Shares at

Jardine, Matheson & Co. Accounts Payable- Uncollected Dividends Repairs and Renewals. Profit and Loss

'Assets:

Cr. Property...... Buildings, .......................................... Plant and machinery Water supply Furniture

Mill stores....................................................................... Cotron stock.

Cotton and yarn in process .......... Yarn stock....inagsama Waste in stock.

sexpired fire insurance premi... Unexpired rates and taxes... Accounts receivable Cash in hand...

ted :-

THE COLONY'S WATER SUPPLY. The report of the Government Analyst on the

The committee were unanimous upon the point that some limitations should be placed upon the operations of the Bill so as to exclude from its scope pelty trading firms. This wÜK, proposed to be effected by limiting the oper lations of the Bill to firms with more than, a certain specified lines of business, and by plac ing unregistered firms under legal disabilities, "It was decided by the committee not to adopt the first two plans, the third being least fren from difficulties and sufficient for the purpose.

it is proposedthat six months be allowed after the passage of the Bill before the disabililies. water supply of the Colony, after having consequent upon non-registration become oppr

ative. The definition of "firms" is to include annlysed samples of same taken from wells in various districts during the month of Novem-"agency" as well, but to include only those ber, showed the same to be, as usual, of ex- socellent quality.

On Saturday afternoon last, an auction was. held on the Puls, cround, when the inflowing discarded subscription griffins were submit

'Pony.

Purchaser. Price. Bay (No. 7)......Mr. W. S. tzupre......$ 60 Grey (No. 8......Mr. P. C. Potts Grey (No. )...Capt. Thornhill Hay (No. 22) Mr. B. James...... Bay (0.25)...Mr. W. S. Dupree...... Chestnut (China pony). ME A 'Moir Grey (bought in)

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$20

A TURF ENTHUSIAST.

PROPERTY SALE.

Tith insi.

On this Mr. Lau Chu Pak minuted: A 130 hacteriological examination should be made 40 future, as, recently, in two or three cases the Board has based its decisions on the

part of the bacteriologist. The Hon, the Registrar General said:

Mr. Lau that bacteriological gine, with examinations are necessary,

The Hon. Mr. Hewett said: Both examin- stions should be made.

Under instructions from Mr. H. K. Holmes, the vendor's solicitor, Mr. Geo." P.1 ammert,

auctioneer, offered for sale by public auction, at his sales rooms, Duddell Street, this afternoon, the following late: Lot

Mr. Humphreys said: ' F-bave more faith in analytical than bacteriological examinations.

DISEASED CATTLE AT POKFULUM, the outbreak of some disease amongst the The Colonial Veterinary Surgeon reported

nember, in No. 5 shed (sold cattle, some twenty

of the Bairy Farm Co.'s premises at Poklulum, and recommended that the shied be declared an infected area in terms of bye-laws 12 and 13 of schedule B. of Ordinance r of 1903.

The

by order of the third mongage). remaining portion of the reclamation to sub-sections.3, 4. 51 and 6 of Section D of Marine Lo: No. 225, situate at Victoria, Hong- Long, with houses, Nos. 6, 7, and 8, Connaught Road West, and Nos. 9. 11, 13 and 15. New Market Street, thercon (subject to a mortgage to secure £95,0:0 and interest and to a second

mortgage to secure $20,000 and interest).

TRAFFIC IN JAPANESE WOMEN.

On die 24th ult, the Moji police received information to the effect that a number of wo- Lolz (sold by order of the Mortgagen).—

men were stowed away on board the Norwegian The right of erecting and maintaining a pier in, steamer, Dugied, which was due to leave for upon and over the Crown foreshore and Crown. Hongkong, Police were dispatched to the land covered with water, opposite Sutherland vessel on a steam fauch; during the rud Street, Victoria, Mongkong, shown on the plan across the harbour a coal hiter was seen pro annexed to the Crown Lease of pier lot No. 3. ceeding to Wakamatsu with an unusually large with such portion (if any) of the pier lately-number of women on boardThe lighter was known as Permanent Pier No 3 remaining stopped, says the Nagasaki Press, and the police quickly discovered that the 37 women Lot was kančkad down to Mr. Kwok Yikán board were to have stowed aboard the Ting for $130,000, 'and lot 2 to Mr. Chau Ki Dried but could, not do so owing to the Tso for 58,cos,

vigilance of the police. A visit was then paid to the steamer, where 18 other women were found. All the women, thinly of whom are

now in custody and four men, Japanese, have also been arrested in connection with the

upon such Lot.

firms or agencies having "a place of business within the Colony." The committes wern averse to the proposition to distinguish between existing and new firms in respect of liability, to registration. A penalty is provided for the incurring of an obligation exceeding $1,000 by an unregistered firm. The production of a photograph by the partner of a firm is dis pensed with.

The Hon. Tan. Hak Kim objects strongly to the Bill, stating that the Chinese do not want registration and that the supporters, of the mea- sure are a few Europeans doing 'business with' a small section of the Chinese. If registration is to be enforced, he holds that it should ba confined to the Europeans and to those Chi- sese trading with them. To this opinion, the Hon. Hugh Fort concurs The Chinese Mem. her thinks that the Bill opens the door to'great fraud. There is nothing to prevent peribus 3 résident in the Colony from registering »*- partners persons in Coipa." Such a perioa might not be a partner at all, but if he had 'pro- peny in the Colony bis property might be, seired in bankruptcy. Mny of the traders be ing ignorant of English, "no amount of pro- clamations or Gazettes would induce them to register, and it would only be after suffering much loss and hardship from Lon-registration that they would learn the necessity of registra tion. This would tend to keep foreign trader away from here..

The Hon. W. H, Shelford objected to the imposition of a fine for non-registration "the effect being a restriction of trade, the freedom of which had hitherto been the main cause of the Colony's prosperity. Be thought that the disability of being unable to tue, if unregistered, should be sufficient. He complained that be whole Bill was the result of the representations of the Official Assignee, whose view was necessarily restricted and who himself admitted in his report for 1903 that there ́had "bean' us- yet no organized demand from the public'for registration.

As things are at the present juncture, it may be presumed that when once the formal signa Ture of the Chinese Government has been affix. ed to an agreement the matter is no longer the private concern of an individual Corporation, but passes under the tutelage of the foreign Government concerned.. Consequently the at? tempts of the Cantonese gentry and others to secure the repudiation' of the agreement are doomed to failure; for it is not to be supposed the British Government would averlook such a 7500,000 grave breach of contract on the part of the fek ... 30.000.00 inguthorities. The action of the Canton Mer. 67,847.95 chants and gentry, however, is significant, and 5,596.co, opens up the whole question of the position 45 939.90 of the Central Government. It is clear that if 304,089, the pledged word of the Chinese Government is to be liable to be violated for the whim of 13. 1,584, 70.10 each provincial administration, the Government of the country is reduced to an absurdity and Tls. China makes herself ridiculous in the eyes of 139,4 8.25 the whole world. Fortunately we need not an 30 430.38cipate a weak surrender on the past of the .367,620.34 Central Government to the protest in question; 4,220,8 but it would be satisfactory to know that 424.74 milaf attempts to repudiate Government 17,336.12 pledges will not be made in the future. 16,994.74 We translate the following telegram sent by 28,095.63 the Cantonese residents of Shanghai to the 616,013.00 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of $3.827 20 Posts and Communications, the Viceroy of the 7.027.89 werkwang provinces and the Head Chamber 450.10 of Commerce of Canton, known as "Chiu Shan 27/49.97 1a'ng, with regard to the recrut Kowloen Rail-

372.73 way Loan:-

We find upon perusing the contents of the Tis. 1,584,370.10 Loan agreement of the Kowloon-Canton rail way that not only is independence of action lost for the most part but that it even endangers Tiu. the question of railway construction throughout 2588:98 the whole province of Kwangtung. If the 7HE ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF said to be natives of Nagasaki Prefecture, are fire insurance .................................

18,744.50 agreement permits British merchants to con

this line, they should not be allowed to interest..nemugamowan 23,140.38 directors' fees ........oni semua..

3.375.00 Construct any other to compete with and take away our trade and thereby kurt this line. The

The Hos. Hugh_Fort_thought it 'désirëble" auditor's fees

clause about gaining advantages for the line The monthly competitions for the Robertsoni The T.K.K. steamer Nippen-mari, which that the law relating to partnership ip in really threatens the independence of action of Farewell Cup was held at Happy Valley from arrived at Kobe on the 27th ultimo, had on

Colony should deviate as little as possible from the railways of the whole province, and it follows

the law of England and that any restriction on the 8th to 'olk December, 1906. The follow-board a girl named Tanisaki Tomi aged 17, that we cannot construct any more railwaysafter-

the right of outside traders who more likely to ing returns were made:-

who was handed over to the Water Police. Ji wards. It will also affect other provinces. The

drive trade from the Colony than to attract it, 364,986.25 clause prohibiting the construction of any other Mr. A. Giujest

appears, that the girl, who was engaged as a ROBERTSON FAREWELL CUP.

servant to a family residing in Hiroshima, was

He still maintained, as heretofore,—that "the Tls. 470,637.83 burtlul.

line running in the same direction is even more

.................. 76~ 2-74 In fact, when borrowing money for

Staff Paymr, H. G. Wilson, R.N... 87-11-14 abducted by a man named Okamoto, a native damage done to the Colony by compulsory of Shimonoseki, on the and instant. The man

registration would in the long Yun "outweigh constructing a tine, we ought only to mortgage Mr. E. J. Grist.... ) 791-78 persuaded the girl to go to Hongkong, holding Bill would operate, in his opinion, very harshly the-dvantages. The penal" providibar" of libe TIs.

Lieut. Col. A. E. Aitken

84 382. By Balance brought forward.....100,000.00 the line, we ought not to place ourselves ander

Mr. T. S. Forrest

79+ 483 Qui a great in lucement and the promise of Balance of Working Accoust......370,462.82 restraint and give the lenders the control of the

an oative traders and would lead to réprisali Oo the 5th ultimo she and the institution of prosecution's out of malice large sum of money, *****. 88-83 was shipped at Mojim the Sanuki-mare for fine. If we have contented to take the Loan Mr. T. B. Norrie........ Transfer Fees monumdavad

at 494, why should we moreover give a com- Mr. C. H. Gale..

97-1384 Shanghai from which port she was sent on to His general view of the Bill was," however, 9510 Hongkong. Here she was met by a Japanese more favourable than that of the two der Tis. 470,632.81 mission of £35,000? And if we enter upon an Mr. K. Miller .... agreement why shoald small bonds be issued? Mr. T. C. Gray....

- 97-9&B

who took her to a house which appeared like dissentients, The limit of fifty years for liquidating the loan Dr. C. Forsyth....

101-10-91 * hotel, under Japanese management... On the is too far distant a time. A period of twenty.

third day after her arrival intimations were five years is quite sufficient, and we should

made to her that she was expected to lead a strive for the early redemption of the loan. To each 4103 to add 2.10 for nothing is also

Staff Faymr, H. G, Wilson, R.N.*... 87-1176 life of immorality, and she ran away from the hurtful, and this clause was from the beginning Lieut. Col. A.E. Aitken......

Mr. E. J. Grist...

7978 nuse and appealed to the police for assistance 84-38 The police handed the girl over to its charge Police Court, "Monday, and charged him have been complied with and 1 further certily opposed by H.. Viceroy Tsên Ch'un-bauen. Mr. T.S. Forest......

79+-4-83 of the Japanese, Consul,, who sent her back to with neglecting to cover a Cargo of kerosene that I have examined the above accounts and We now bear that the signing of the agreement Mr. C. H. Gnie

Balance sheet, and in my opinion the Balance is soon to take place and as the master involves

9713484 Japan by the Nissan,maju.-Japan Chronicle, oil, which he had on board; on Saturday, with

95-9-85 serviceable tarpaulin. The defendant ad: beet is a full and fair Balance Sheet, and procrinus and weighty considerations we beg you Mr.T.C. Gray.. mitted the charge. His Worship, in convicting perly drawn up so as to exhibit a true and cor to oppose with determination for the sake of

(34 entries), the delinquent, informed him that he was liable rect view of the state of the Company's affairs all. We subscribe ourselves. vi to damag

Winner of Cup. Winner of Pool to a Boo of $150 a day as long as the offence as shown by the Books of the Company,

The next quarterly mealing will be held at Happy Valley from the 15th to 17th Decem bar, 19.6.

10th inst.

The following are the highest scores in the pool competition at 200 yards held at the King's Park rangs on the 8th and 9th Decem ber:-

A. Blowey...... **...... 584-1159

1.8. Lewingdon

C. Gow

D.J, McKenzie.......

I

56+12-68

07 5er. 67

604 666

A. G. Newington .......... 49+16×65

A. W. J. Wait.... 60+ 4-64

R. E. Ó. Bird.. $4+10=64

A. Jenkins...****

R. M. Exckiel ...................

S. T. Egerton .......

G. H. Wakeman ........

E. W. Terrey

H. W. Bird

'63 scr. 53

464 1662 -4+20-6:

57+ 4×61 47+14=61

51+ 8=59

A. C. Franklin............... 39+2059

Dr. G. M. Haralab........ 39+ 20 59

F. Maitland.... 484 10–58

Dr. Evan Jones

Dr. O. Marriott

1. Hutchings

474 10–57 31+34=55 34420-54

POLICE-sergeant Aris, of Kennedy Town Police Station, arraigned the master of cargo-boat No. 6323 baforo Mr. T. 8ercombe Smith, at the

was committed. On this occation be was fined $y. The Bas wat paid.

PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT, -

To rates and taxes

repairs and renewals.........

n general managers' commission on wet profits to per cent, on The. 294,429.17.......................... balance....

250,00 28 104.79

29,442.92

170,00

Shanghai, November 27, 1906,

Jardine, MathESON & CO..

General Managers.

In accordance with the Companies Act 1906, I certify that all my requirements as Auditor

GEO, R. WINGROVE,

Auditor.

struct

The geotry and merchants hailing frem all. parts of Kwangtung province residing in Sbang. bai-N, C. D. Now!,,"}

CLUB.

(26, entries): POOL.

aflair. arth inst..

!

The measure as now proposed is undoubtedly calculated to win more approval than the Bill originally introduced, being, much milder in one and hence better suited for experimental purposes for it is really an experiment and we believe that it will become law, subject to such mingrumendments as may be proposed when it comes before the Council in committee. There can be no question but that among a certain section of the mercantile community Tile Chinate Engineering, and Mining, Com | there is a strong and inslulent demand, for pany's total outputliaf Abs (Comprey's three compulsory registration of some kind, and the mines for the week ending November 24, 1906, present measure is the product of "yents of amounted to 23,563.63 tons and the sales dur, deliberation and the best counsel which, the ing the period ta 21,107.77 1003,

Colony could obtain,