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OUR ROYAL VISITORS.

OFF TO CANTON. ··

WEARY WAITING AT BLAKE PIER.

gth February. A chill wird blew from the ice-clad fields of the north last night as crowds made their way to the Praya to bid what must be considered prac-

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH ·SATURDAY FEBRUARY 16 1907.

a detective climbed a ticketty stair, të bave a look at the fire. I there over was a fire it bad gone out, so everybody except the contractor went away disappointed. No sign of the Brigade to be seen and, like Pepys,' "no to bed."

THE SEND-OFF.

It is proposed to send out decorated steam- launches, as an escort, while the ss. Delia, with the Royal party on board, proceeds down the

tensions hiperve „5;339:34

flower boats moored near the Shameen Bund, | HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO | ferred might be abused by subordinate officers. J. Add cost of furbar on- The party did not leave Canton until ten o'clock at night. The weather throughout the day was very fair.

11th February. CLOSING SCENES. The Royal visit has ended. Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess, and Princess Patricia of Connaught have come, and seen and gone again, and Hongkong has been

STEAMBOAT CO., LTD.. HALF-YEARLY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS,

The eighty Arst ordinary half-yearly meeting of shareholders in the Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Co., Lt was held at the office of the Company, Dotel Mansions, at 13 o'clock, noon, on the rath inst. There were

(Directors); Captain W. E. Clarke, (Secre tary); Measta. A. M. da Silva, F., C. Potis, F. Ellis, E. J. Mores, G. de Champeaux, Dr. J. W, Noble and others."

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In addition, they draw the "altention of the Government to the injustice of certain of its Provisions as well as to the obscurity, ambiguity and the impossibility of working of muny of its clause. Though considerably modified and rain amended within a few months of its conception, the bill as it now stands has been in force for, abost three and a half year, Although Inndlords had from the first grave misgivings as to the baneful effect the bill

have on property, their worst fears have

Hongkong Fire Insurance Co.share as per last accounti China Fim Insurance Co, share, as

'per fast account Canton Insurance Office''sharo,"no"

per last account.......................................... Cash in hand...... Hongkong and Shanghai Bank on

186.30

current account................................frame "1244AMA

deposit nie.........manuá

Connaught and Princess Patricia. The sky up, they will be formed into two lines, from about way-u. til the next excitement comes along to Siebs, A. Haupt, F. A. Gomes, C. Lenemann, fallen short of the actual result. For instance, Hongkong and Shanghai Bark on was overcast und rain threatened every moment, amidships of the Delta, and wil steam with stir us out of it "The sutire party had a busy C. This}, W, A..Cruickshank, Showan it was thought that the 'overcrowding clauses, Still people lived in hope of witnessing a her in line. Upon reaching Green Island the regular water, carnival, in which the native inunches will stop, execute a iurn, and at a craft would outdo themselves. And while the given signal will give prolonged blasts on coolles stood up and shivered along the water their whistles, those on board chesting the front in the vicinity of Blake Pier, the more while, until the Delta is well away, when the aristocratic wandered to. seats in the grand launches will return their ordinary moor. stands, and remained there with their teethings in the harbour. Thus will end the long rattling a fandango. Others walked along, the expected visit of the Duke and Duchess of Praya on the outlook for the unrehearsed in Connaught and the Princesa Patricia, who cidents which invariably occur on such occa- carry away with them the best wishes of all sions, and they did not got away unrewarded.

for a safe voyage home.

THE VISIT TO SINGAPORE.

A MULTIPLICITY of ADDRESSES.

time, for, while H.R.E. the Duke, accompanied by his suite, inspected the troops in garrison, TR.H. the Duchess and rincess, accom panied by Captain Coleman, A.DC, and Mr.

The secretary having read the notice con. R. A. B. Ponsonby, Private Secretary to His Excellency the Governor, Sir Matthew Nathan, vening the meeting,

The Chairman said:-Gentlemen,-Slace .C.M., inspected the shops of the Colony, and now they are having a period of rest fast meating it is the painful duty of your Board to record the death of our late Secre: preparatory to A renewal of their labours, on

tary, Mr. Thomas Arnold, who died very sud arrival in Singapore.

The main features of the trip of the Royal dealy or the zoth October last. Your directors visitors to Canton have already been fully re-regret that the holiday so well deserved after ported in these columns on Saturday, evening, such a long term of service in the Company by telegram from our special correspondent should have been thus quickly ended. the ner-party on board the flower-boat, the Royal for some days, we will, with your permission, in the Southern capital. After the din report and accounts having been in your bands for the return trip to Hongkong, at ro.30 p.m. refer to the disastrous effects of the typhoon of visitors proceeded on board the 3,6. Honam, take them as read.. Turning to the report we on Saturday night, when that vessel imme. 16th September in the total disablement of so diately get under way, and proceeded down many of the best vessels of the fleet which the river. She did not get very far down be caused your directora “much concern - and"

357,80498

PROFIT AND 'L099" ACCOUNT. To General managers' commission, $2,000.00

For the Year anded 31st December, 1906. #5: To Auditor's Fee,ssiques

150.00

7,150,00

20,000.00

To Interim dividend of 16% paid on To Balance,

and August, 1906............

143,856:82

$161,986,81

As the Harbour-master had issued a circular -for the benefit of the funk-masters and sampán coolies stating that Hongkong expected avery ane-to do his duty, and illuminate, his craft from 945 till er p.m., it was expected that the Royal party would embark about 10 o'clock. In Singapore, the welennie to the Royal Time passed but there was no sign of the visitors was equally as enthusiastic as it was in travellers. The enam lay along the end of Hongkong.. Perhaps the Southern Settlement Blake Pier, the lower promenade of the vessel

lends itself more readily to decorative effects being hung with Chinese lanterns. Now and than Hongkong, for the account of the embel again a spark of rain, spluttered down. Alishments, which included a triumphal, arch, fore Captain H. D. Jones, in command, observi | anxiety. However, it is now our pleasant dalyks further panic until such time as the Com- By Balance brought forward from spasmodic cracker, wept off with a feeble are extremely interesting ns related by the half-hearted crack. Fast Blake Pier there was Singapore Free Press. On landing, the Ducal which is not unusual at this time of the year, in first class rubning order. The expense, as moving the adoption of the report and state- By Ica sales and cold storage char. nothing but gloom and darkness. The whaives parly proceeded to the Memorin! Itall where were deserted and wind-swept. All the Canis Royal Highness received addresses from ton night boats had already left on their usual the Municipality, the Chamber of Commerce, run, One little launch with about five lan- the Mohammedana, the Chinese and the Indians. terns and ten conte' worth of crackers which The Duke, in practically every case, took the we're popped singly, to signify the economical opportunity of referring to the commercial Instincts of the master, vainly tried to attract prosperity of the Settlement. We call from our contemporary a few extracts taken from the attention. Looking towards the hills there was

replies given by His Royal Highness to the adresses.

last year,.................. 9,77631 ges, less working expenses... By Rents received (less Crown rents- By interest and dividends,............

and taxes paid), By Tranter fees, ..

• $165,986 B›

while lessening the value of central pro- Mortgages............. cles, and consequently the available ac Accounts receivable. perties by decrossing the number of cubi. | Outstanding accounts ........

commodation, would exercise a beneficial Ice lo Stock ........ influence upon suburban property at East Coal in Stock.......... Point, Wast Point and Kowloon. Extensive building operations were commenced before

Fire insurance, unexpired' premiora, the bill became law in these neighbourhoods, with a view to accommodating the population which would have to be ejected from the cen tral districts, but so far as can be judged from the number of empty Chinese topements avall able and the latest census returns this popala

driven out of the Colony altogether. Whether tion, instead of being driven into these suburbs, as was anticipated, has to a great extent been

while the Government might be well advised to it will ever return, time alose will show, mean pause in its rigid enforcement of an Ordinance, which itself begotten of panic, has, in a great measure; been the means of creating something ed a heavy fog-bank a short distance ahend, | to say that all the Company's vessels are again

mission now sitting sends in its report. Before and as there was nothing else for it, he at once you will see by a perusal of the accounts, hat decided to anchor, and wait till the for been very great, and in the forthcoming haife of accounts, I shall be pleased to answer

any questions shareholders may have to ask. lifted. This decision was carried into effect

year we have to face the cost of repairs and without delay, the Honant being thus held alterations to the steamer Hsungshan Beyond moved the adoption of the report and accounts. No questions were asked, and the Chairman in safe position, while the fog horns this nothing exceptional need be noted at pre- gave out their warning signals periodically, sent. The Working Agreement between the The Honam remained at anchor for six hours, China Navigation Company, Limited, and this until the fag lifted sufficiently to permit of her Company was arranged at the close of the year nothing to be seen, but desse overhanging

proceeding on her way with any degree of when the old agreement expired, and carries safety. This it eventually did, and then it with it many advantages to the general com- clouds; a.murky, miserable, night, promising

was up anchor and away." However, owing bine. The two new vessels purchased for the `municipal anTERPRISH. · great things for the weak and rheumatic. With the solitary exception of the premises otcupjed

In the course of his reply to the welcome to the fog which still hung rather beavily, the Macau Service by which we hope to obtain a by Wing, Kee & Co., the naval contractors,

from the Municipal Commission the Duke vessel was obliged to proceed very slowly and fairer share of the trade besides offering better there was no attempt at illumination. There said: "It is a great pleasure to us to again cautiously, thus only arriving in Hongkong at facilities to shippers and the travelling public. 12.30 pm. instead of 8 a.m., as was expected to are working very well, being more economical a big screen bore the device: "TR. H. Au visit your shores, and to notice the great and

be the case. From 9 am, crowds began to in coal consumption than the one steamer pre Revoir," and in front of the building a bunch steady improvements in your harbour accom- of copies waited, Oriental Michwbers all, for modation and docks, and I am informed, and gather once more at Blake Fier, including viously engaged on the line. The earnings of something to turn up. Huddled, in rags and congratulate you thereon, on the still greater members of the Reception Committee, and the Casson-Wachów line have fallen off greatly, Board-although their personal interest might ship Telemachur was summoned by Detectivs alleged blankets, groups of Indian watchmen

there being no sign of the fonas approach which, in the opinion of your directors, is Chinese sub-committee, but shonly after 108.m., | during the. period under review, the cause of and stevedore coolles restlessly wooed sleep.

ing, the crowd, gradually melted away, being largely due to piracy and eneral want of About ten o'clock two or four guns were fired,

in life and property the somewhat hastened in their movements by an security of asif by accident, pour passer de tempt as it were

noon, however, on the Hamam being sign-❘ boxes gathered their wraps a trifle closer and

alled, as approaching the harbour, the confidentially told each other: "Now they're coming." It was a false alarm. Once again Acknowledging the address from the Chamager sight-seers once again concentrated apon the Prayal with Blake Pier as their ob- they hid behind the back of the broaden ing ber of Commerce, His Royal Highness re- :dividual in front of them ́and wondered marked : "For my own part, I may assure you

jective. Slowly and majestically the Hona what made the wind so bicak. The coplies it is a great pleasure to renew my acquaintance Union lack at the fore, and proceeded to her proceeded through the harbour, Aying the stood behind, 物 the pit, and kept with the Straits Settlements and to congratulate

temporary berth at Blake Pier, alongside of on shivering. The Indian policemen, who you on your commercial prosperity. It is very

which she moored at five minutes past one guarded the rond at twenty feet intervals, gratifying to hear of the progress of the tin stamped their feet and thought of home and industry, and that this metal commands a good p.m., Their Royal Highnesses at once disem reaching a final issue. Turning to the accounts, the expenses of the general management, beauty. A misguided sampan man ignited price, and a steady market. His Majesty the five crackers at once mistake, and promptly King Emperor, who takes the greatest interest

clared that the procession was in sight at last pleased when I inform him of the continued 'Nothing doing.

prosperity of this Settlement, and I may ex- press his wishfand my own that this satisfac- Iory state of affairs may long continue."

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Mr. Sharp-In seconding that motion would simply say there can be no doubt what ever that the directors have done their very best during the past year to meet the difficulties which you have so clearly set forth in your re satisfactory year, but the causes have not been port. It evidently has not been altogether a

due to any fault of the directors. There is no doubt whatever that the very best has been done under the circumstances, and I have much pleasure in seconding the adoption of the report. But I might, I think, take this opportunity of calling the attention of the

with kind consideration-and that is the fact lie the other way, they will be sure to receive it that in a year of depression, as this has been, the amount that goes out for the management and

drawback and a very serious amount. deserved in many respects, in a very serious only throw this out for the thoughtful consideration of the Board whether in future ed, and by the Articles of Association years the expenses, which are now doubl approved of, but

really take a very large bite out of the annual profits, might be reduced. I refer to the directors' expenses and Whether I am in order in throwing out that

improvements which you are content matic It is always a satisfaction to note that munici pal authorities march with the times and while studying economy fearlessly undertake what is The crowd checked up a little; those in the necessary for the well-being of the community anpleasant drizzle which then to legan fall. At two. Provinces, of Kwanglung and Kwang (or the directors' fees, though no doubt well,

in whose interests they act,"

PROSPERITY OF THE SETTLEMENT.

si. The claim of the Company and, the Joint Owners for consequential loss against the Chinese Government for the acts of piracy July of last year have, we regret to say, been claims for actual loss and for those of officers rejected by the British Foreign Office. The

and crew are still unsettled. Further repre sentations have been made with a view of

committed on board the steamer Faluam in

amole his youngest but one. Somebody de- in his Far Eastern dominions, will be greatly Chater, C.MG., Chairman, Reception Com- quotations current at the end of the year. The sideration. but I think the shareholders have

Things hegan to get monotonous and would have got more so, had not Wing Kee & Co., with great presence of mind, inaugurated a pyrotechnic display for the benefit of all and sundry-mostly sundry. There were several large rockets and as nobody' knew exactly where they would fall the excitement became latense. One would whizs five yards in the Kow: Joon direction, then luiu a oamersault and ions in the chicken of the awe-struck conlist. It was highly diverting and worth the entrance, money. Another would spring sky-high and return with a thad on the ground before the explosion took place. Two coolies were keeping themselves warm by abusing each other, An im- mense rod and rocket fell between them and gave them the time of their lives. Dodging the rocket proved a lively game, but it was distress ing to hear embryo incendiaries expressing the hope that one would alight on the Post Office malsheds and heat the atmosphere.

at a

About this time a variety of people dis covered that they had very important busi ness, which they had nearly forgotten, place not five minutes away from Blake Pier. The scramble was infectious: it was simply lamentable to learn that 'sn many absent-minded beggars existed in Hong-, kong. Certainly they returned within the allo!" ted time, but that was no reason why they should have looked so happy and almost jovial. The others who had remained at their post were simply disgusted at the unseemly exhiliration of the backsliders.

Somewhere in the region of a quarter to eleven o'clock some people had been there since 9.30-a searchlight sprang into life. I was followed by a dozen more from the men, of war in the barbour, and this was hailed as

a good omen. The threads of light wove quaint pattems in the clouds, and anon illuminated the pallid faces of the crowd on the Praya. The operators were humorists, for they whirled the *machine hither and thither with apparent abandon, but always managed to dazzle the eyer of the spectators at the most unexpected moment.

Some red-coated coolies with fuggage, the Royal party's, appeared on the Pier and were wildly cheated, which they accepted as a modest tribute to their worth. Long pause Crackers continued to crack sporadically, and occasionally a rocket would discharge a shower of stars in the air. The lights on the mosquito flotilla ranged symmetrically along the harbour, about a hundred feet from the wharf, twinkled like wills-o'-the wisp. discovered that the Royal excursionists were approaching

It was just eleven o'clock. The Duke

Duchess and Princess Patricia walked from their chairs to the Honam, the others following. Sir Paul Chater and MET. F. Hough accompanied the visitors to the gangway and waited till the Honam moved off, which was the work of a few seconds. Then where there had been sülness and pence, the harbour suddenly became alive with light and clamour. Flares arose from every vessel, rockets circled in the air and exploded ferociously, the search lights played a de lirious phantasy on the clouds, and Chinese crackers, bombs and shells snorted and splut- tered by the hundred, Wing Kee & Co. outshone themselves with great strings of fire- works, which hung down the whole length of their building and exploded with terrific bangs. A jaunty little launch, evidently in official hands, hooted and shouted in the most grand-motherly tones, as if to say: "Now. then, get out of the gentleman's way. and don't break your neck adoin' of it," Some sampan man fired olla portion of the crackers with which they had been supplied and philosphically décided to keep the rest for Chinese New Year's Day. In a few minutes it was all over, the Chinese lanterns on the Homain were extinguished and the Royal parly had gone..

At last, thuwa maz in raal chiar and it was

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THE CHINESE COMMENDED.

The Duke was especially complimentary in replying to the address from the Chinese Cham ber of Commerce, remarking :-" It is a great

barking. On the Fier to welcome the Royal party on their return, from Canton, and to speed them on their departure, were Sir Paul

mitee, Lient. G. Wm. Reckwith, R.M. (Harbour Master), The Hon. Mr. W. Chatham (Direc- tor of Public Works), Mr. D. R. Law, Mr. Ḥ. W. Looker, Mr. G. H. Medhurst, Mr. R. Shewan, Mr. H. E. Tomkins and Mr. T. F. Hough, hon. secretary, besides representatives of the Chinese. Committee, The Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, C.M.G., the Hon. Mr. Wei Yuk, Mr. Ho Fook, Mr. Ho Kom

'Mr. She l'a Sham,

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you will notice that, as is usual, we have adjusted the value of share investments, held by the Company in 'accordance with the

large item of sundry debtors is explained by the fact that the amount of $35.673-49 is for insurance premia for 1977, claims in course of collection and refund of insurance on steamers Fatshanard Tak Hing which was not renewed. All properties mortgaged to the Company have been surveyed and revalued by the Company's surveyors, Meiss. Palmer and Turner, and the

satisfaction to me to receive at your hands the TOP Hoi Ch, Mr. Poon Yan Chuen, Ioana show a satisfactory margin of safety, f

loyal address you have just handed to me ne the presentatives of the Chinese, His Majesty the King Emperor of the British nation will be pleased to hear from the large and important community you represent, that you so fully appreciate the impartiality of the Government and the justice of English laws. It is a peculiar pleasure to me to see for myself how contented you are and how rich you became under the British flag. I hear everywhere, and indeed I have always known, what an industrious law abiding community you are, and i am glad to know also your efforts meet with such success and

how you have your full share of the con- tinued prosperity of the commercial enterprises "of this Settlement. It will be a great satisfac- ion to the King Emperor to hear of this pros perity, and content, and the loyal expression contained in the address I now have much pleasure in accepting."

RECEPTION AND DEPARTURE. The other addresses received similar proval;

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heir oyal Highnessce, on vasching the Pier, were approached by the above gentlemen, wilt whom they shook hands, the fatter wishing them God-speed, and a safe voyage, while the Royal Standard was unfurled and set floating to such breeze as there was, and which, while chilly, was very fitful-in marked con trast with the, grånd weather experienced on the date of the Royal arrival. "After a few minutes' conversation with the military officers present, and the members of the Committees, the Royal visitors embarked on the launch Victoria, and were just about to proceed across the harbour to the P. and O. ss. Della, on which they make the first portion of the return voyage, when His Excellency the Governor, Sir Matthew Nathan, K.C.M.G., accompanied by Mr. R A. B. Ponsonby, came down the Pier, and, joining the Royal Party on the Victoria, proceeded with them to thes.s. Delta. Asihe Victoria castoffand approceeded, Mr. T. F. Hough called for three cheers for the derarting Royal Visitors which were given with right good will by those as after the Royal Party got on board the ss. sembled in the vicinity. No time was lost

Delta, which cast off her moorings shortly after being followed by 16 gaily dressed launches, 30 pm and started on her Westward tuo, ranged up in two lines, which accompanied the vessel as. An escort as far as Junk Bay, the Delta, to the surprise of all, electing to proceed by Lyeemoon Pass. Before dropping astern and allowing the Bella to proceed quietly on her way the launches tooted their final salutes in long blasts, on their steam whistles, while the French cruiser Alger, alone, fired a salute, as the Delta passed into the misty distance, the launches which had

The Duchess of Connaught thereafter sel in motion the clock and chimes which had been presented to the Victoria Memorial Hall by the Straits Trading Company, at a cost of $10,500. Duchess and Princess Patricia and there was The school children presented bouquets to the

reception of Malay Sultans, A luncheon fallowed and in the afternoon the Royal party returned to the Delhi, which left for Hongkong

on the 2nd insi.

ROYALTY 47 CANTON,

[From Our Own Correspondent.]

Canton, 9th Feb., 10.30 p.m. T.R.H. the Duke and Duchess of Con- naught, Princess Patricia and party arrived

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formed her temporary escort returned to their

usual berths in the harbour,

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suggestion is a matter for the Board's can-

every confidence in the Board in the future a% management could in any way be reduced, in the past and present, but if the expenses of especially in times of depression, it would meet the approval of the shareholders. to your remarks, as to the cost of management The Chairman- might mention, in reply being excessive, that the remuneration to the directors is, as you said, provided by the Articles, and is very much less than obtains in nut think that there is anyining cheo thin the other great companies such as the Land calls for panicular comment, but should any. Investment Company. Speaking for myself, as shareholder require any further information I shall have much pleasure in answering any

one of the generalmanagers, I would not be pre- pared to take less remuneration than I am get- questions.

to propose the adoption of the report and clerks and so

There being no questions, gentlemen, I begling. You see, the $8,000 allowed the general management for offices, secretary's salary and is not excessive in any way statement of accounts as presented.

Fossibly, the general managers may make a Dr. J. W. Noble-seconded, The Chairman:-It is proposed by myself the time the allowance was made that they little profit out of that, but it was intended at and seconded by Dr. Noble that the report should do so. For instance, $1,000 which is and statement of accounts presented be passed. all the general managers have got in fees, Allin favour please signify in the usual manner. would be a very poor remuneration indeed for

Carried unanimously.

the time and trouble they have given to the company. As regards the directors, if you wish it I will bring the matter under their con- sideration at the next Board meeting. Unless you wish it otherwise.

Mr. Moses proposed the confirmation of Mr. C: Thiel as a director.

Mr. Poits seconded, and it was carried. On the motion of Mr. Silva, "seconded by Gourdin and W. H. Patts, were re-elected for Mr. Ellis, the retiring audilniej Mesars A. O 12, the ensuing half-year,

is excessive or make any proposal, but only Mr. Sharp I don't for a moment suggest it The Chairman hat concludes the basi-throw it out that it is a very serious bite out of ness of the meeting, gentlemen. Dividend the profits in a time of depression. warrants are now ready and may be obtained upon application. Thank you for your altend-

ance.

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HUMPHREYS ES FAVAS,

ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS. /

gih inst.

holders of Humphreys Estate and Finance The annual general meeting of the share. Company, Lid.. was held in the office of the general managers, Messrs. J. D. Humphreys and Son, Alexandra Buildings, at noon to-day, Mr. Peary umphreys presided, and there were present Messrs. A. G. Wood, }. Scout Harston and J. A. Jupp, directors; V, 11. Sharp, F. Wright, I. M. Manhinnett, F. W. Simple ton, J. Arnold and E. Seth, secretary.

The secretary read the notice calling the

The Chairman-No doubt the directors will consider it.

The report and accounts were then up- animously adopted.

The Chairman moved the re-election of the retiring directors, Messrs,, A. G. Wood, S. Van Buren, J. Scott Harston, H. A. W. Slade and Ho Tung

Mr Stapleton seconded and the motion was Carried.

The Chairman-With regard to the appolat ing the Colony and has resigned. the auditor ment of auditors, Mr. Gaskell is shortly leav

will only be necessary for you. ship, so that

to re-elect Mr. W. Hutton Palts. Before next meeting takes place the Board of directors will | appoint another director to the company.

Mr. Jupp moved the re-appointment of Mr. Hulton Foils.

Mr. Sharp seconded..

The Chairman: That is all the business, gentlemen. Dividend warrants will be, ready on Monday morning.

A POINT POR SHIPMASTERS.

EXCESS OF PASSENGERS A' MISDEMEANOUR,

9th inst.

Mr. C. A, D. Melbourne gave his reserved do cision at the Police Court this morning on the point of law which was raised yestering on the P. W. Goldring when the captain of the steam- failing to stop his vessel on the toth January last Sergeant Wilden, of the Water Police Station, for when called upon to do to by the police. The decision was in favour of the police. The point to be decided was whether the police could stop a ship without suspecting that a "felony ofa misdemeanour" was being committed on board. At the last hearing Mr. Goldring, who appeared for the captain of the Tele- police must suspect that a "felony or minds. michur, contended that to stop, a ship the

mennour" was being or about to be committed Du bord. e submitted that the intentioa: of · the police in signalling to the Telemachus to stop was because they thought she was carrying an excess of passengers: Carrying excess of passengers was not a "felony or misdemean our" and therefore the palice had no case.

When the matter was called on this morn had to decide was whether it was a felony log his Worship said that the question he of a misdemeanour. He held that carry- ing an excess of passengers was a misde the Court. "The Digest of Criminal Law meanour. Authorities were then quoted by (Stephen) page VII, read: "Disobedience. in any statutory order is, generally speaking, a misdemeanour, but a book which comprised all statutory orders would be nearly_co-exten- sive with the statute book itself" Page 8 of the same authority reads thus: Evety crime is ether treason, felony or misdemeanour. Every crime which amounts to treason or felony is so denominated in the definitions of crimes. All crimes not so denominated are misdemeanours"

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case, but it was not according to the section Mr. Goldring said that such might be the under which the ummons was taken out.

His Worship stated that mixdemeanour was.. a punishable offence by law. That was how he read it.

Mr. Goldring-Your Worship is against me. That settled the point, and the summons against the captain of the Telemachus will be taken on the return of the ship to this port.

ATTEMPTED HIGHWAY

ROBBERY.

CHINESE PRISST ILL-TREATED.

much in the assets and liabilities that calls for 7 HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, sudden blow on the chest, followed by kic

LIMITED.

The twenty-sixth annual report is as follows:— The general managers have pleasure in sub- for the year 1906, mitting a statement of the Company's accounts

ith it. A very bold attempt to commit highway robbery was perpetrated on the Shauki wan Road last night when a native priest was "held up" and cruelly ill-treated by a person who had. previously invited him to come to his fishing boatte perform certain religious rights on his be half. The priest, who is an old man, lives at No. 111, Shau-ki-wan West, and is a well knowD o'clock last night, a man, who called himself Au personality in that district. At about nine

Tam Tak, a fisherman, called at the priest's house and begged him to go with him to his Abing craft, which was anchored at Sai Wan fiku, a matter of a mile away, to pray for his brother who was dangerously ill. The print agreed, and both started for the boat, the faberman Incidentally, in connection with the Royal

leading the way with a lighted lantern. After trip to Canton, we learn that Their Royal Princess Patricia, expressed their entire.eeling Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess, and

about twenty minutes' walk, near a clump of trees, he naïiced that the fisherman's lantern satisfaction with all the arrangements car

The Chairman said:-Gentlemen, 1 propose

had been extinguished. It was while feeling with your permission, to take, the report and

in his pockets for a box of matches to hand his Macao Steamboat Company, L, for their com ried out by the Hongkong, Canion and

statement of accounts as rend. There is not

companion that the priest was attacked, "A. fort an this trip, under the experienced and

A explanation, Accounts receivable and sundry

brought down the unfortunate priest. While able supervision of Capiain W, F. Clarke, ses | Cr

creditors both show a big decrease, viz.

on the Aut of bis back on the road his cretary to the Company, who himself accom- St

assailant rubbed black pepper in his eyes, and see that all went, well, and Captain H. D. Jones, 504,978.08 in the case of any has not been panied the s.s. Hennm to Canton and back, to $34.151.60 in the case of the former and

when his fighting ardour had evaporated the Ress the Duke mentioned, that, to mark their lending to its full capacity or utilizing its credit the commander of the vessel. His Royal High Simply means that the company has not been

highwayman started to go through his pockets. A dangerour man on top of him and the bala to the utmost, the condition of affairs prevail. forward a special souvenir to Captain H. 1. caution. Insurance reserve fund has been in- pleasure, on his, return to England he will

ing sensation le his eyes did not teed of real ing throughout the year necessitating extreme Jones, master of the s.s. Hanem, as a memento

the priest's mouth for his cries of Help "Save life "were heard some distance away of the pleasant trip to and from Canton. There creased by the addition of 54.3'4.17 which

by a young fisherman who was on his way to can be so doubt that when it was finally at risks underwritten by ourselves,

represents the value of expired fire

Shau-ki-wan. Recognising the "voite of Turning

the priest, the fisherman ran down the ranged that the Poyal visitors would go to Canton, there could have been no better selec-

to the profit and lose account, rents so

A final dividend of $18 per share .. $90,000.00 road and on turning round a sharp corner tion for the Royal trip than the Hongkong the company had a number of its Kowloon

of $16,702,83.

S&W Unfortunately, Provision for contingencies. 25,000.00

the cause oľ Canton and Macao Steamboat Company's Ho

the trouble. With feet To write off properly a/c ........................... 34475.35

and hands working simultaneously now, which admirably adapts itself to transforma. the year, otherwise the increase would have

houses vacant during a considerable portion of To carry forward.. 4.361.45 he sailed into the highwayman, who was on tion for occasions of this son, owing to the been farger. Interest shows a falling off of

overpowered. He was then removed' to tha police station, where, on making ingoilles, i the saloon accommodation generally,

was learnt that the prisoner was no fisherman at all, but bad only assumed that title to rob the priest. Inspector Robertson arraigned. him before Mr. F. A. Hazeland, at the Pfice Court, this morning, on a charge of attempted highway robbery, which charge be denied.”

The priest was then put in the wil sland to tell his story, Before he coul 9,889.0 ba interrogated the attention of those; la 9,079.16 Court WAS ČIRWO to fin withers for 80,000.00 smoke was seen issuing from the "kiceves of 143,836.81 | the priest's long cost. Somebody manipüter "Turo in an alarm," the Court said, “Take bim 5357,704.98 outside, but disregarding all this Inspector Robertson made for the priest' and 'extinguishe ed-a smouldering sleeve, containing a lighted cigarette, which the witness hastily thrust yall in * glow, tip bis sleeve as he entered the Court,

When the excitement kad sobsided 'the dise was begun. The evidence was very conclovirs, and bis Worship sent accused to geöl for Your months and to be exhibited inaba üldeki"for four hours,

here at eight o'clock this morning on the specially chartered steamer Donam. panty landed on the Shameen a little past nine o'clock and proceeded to the British Consalate, where they were received by the Consul Gen eral. Chairs having been procured and the Consul having placed his chair at H. R. High ness's disposal, the party made a start for the city at half-past nine. E. the Viceroy sent M. Là Cki, Weiynen af Foreign Affairs and a body of Chinese foreign drilled troops,, as a bodyguard, to accompany the royal party on their another body of soldiers, which accompanied the visit of sight-seeing. Capt. Lum was in charge of royst visitors. The British Consul Generalalso accompanied the party. The first place visited was the Wah Lum monastery, where they in spected the temple of the five hundred genii and other sights in the western suburb. Then the party proceeded to the Eight Districts' Asso- city by the Tai Ping gate and T. H. did some ciation Hall. The Royal visitors entered the shopping at Tai Sue street, where they pur chased a large quantity of ivory ware, jade stone ware and curios. Then the party pro- ceeded to the British Consul's yamen, inside

yamen, where they were entertained at tifin by the Consul. Afterwards a photo.

SHANGHAI'S DISAPPOINTMANT, graph was taken of the party, in the court

Voicing what would have been the unanimous yard of the yaman. After tiffis, start was

wish of the British Communily at Shanghai, made in the direction of the Northern Gate had it been put before them, the local Com Upon arrival at the Gate, the party ascended mittee of the China Association recently sent a the City wall and H. R. H. saw several cannon telegram to H E Sir Matthew Nathan, of ancient type, which were placed there for Governor of Hongkong, asking his good of. defence purposes, long ago. After this the fices in an endeavour to induce T, R. H. party went to visit the five storied Pagods on the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and the Kuan Yin hill. The party left the city by Princess Patricia, to visit Shanghai. The the Western Gate at about half past three o'clock invitation was forwarded to the Royal party and proceeded again to the Western suburb, and at Singapore and on the 6th inst, the paid a visit to the private garden of Chung Sik Chairman of the China Association recely. A policeman saw some smoke iisuing from Wong, a Chinese Hanlin. About half past foured the following telegram from the Duke's buliding in course of construction near the o'clock in the afternoon the party arrived at A. D. O., Major-General Sir John Maxwell Praya and frantically blew his whirls. A Sai Hing Street, where T.R., did some more

Hongkong, February 6. poolis; who also had a whisils, aided him with shopping, and bought sundry silk embroideries His Royal Highness thanks you for Invita- nother blast and was immediately arrested on and piece goods. Finally, the party returned lion to visit Shanghai. Regrets that impossi. "t" charge of stealing a 'police whistle. He to the British Consulate on the Shameen at blo accept owing to arrangements already

proved his innocence and was allowed to go, Two policemen raced to the Fire Station and

an increase

the city, attached to the Tartur General excellence of the internal arrangements, and $18,951.61 which is accounted for by mortgages

about half-past five. In the evening a dinner made.

was served in honour of the Royal visitors on

Bir. JOHN MAXWELL,

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Including 53,776,31 brought forward from the previous year, and after deducting $20,000 paid as an interim dividend of $4 per share, the balance at credit of profit and loss account is S143,836.81 which it is recommended should be appropriated as follows:-

5143,836,81 -Jardine, MathESON & CO.,

General Managers, Hongkong, uth February, 1907, -

BALANCE SHEET 3187 DECEMBER, 1905, Liabilities,

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being paid off and the rates of interest for the year ruling lower than during 1905. The amount figuring on the debit side of the ac count under the heading of repairs is, wo re- gret to say, abnormally high, for which the disastrous typhoon which awept over the Colony on September 18th last is responsible, Capital, 5,000 shares of Sas each... 139,000.00 The force of the wind was felt more at Kow- Accounts payable.................................. loon, where nearly all your property is situated, | Ammonia reserve account............ than in any other part of the Colony. The Provision for contingencies....... condition of property generally has not been Profit and loss account....iunie satisfactory for the past two years. In some places, and this applies more particularly to Chinese property, there has been an actual depreciation of from 30 to 35 per cent, parily due, so doubt, to bad times, but in a great. measure to the manner in which the very drastic Health. Ordinanes of 1903, has been epforced. When that measure was being considered by the Legislative Council'the' 'principat landlords in the Colony foresaw that the very wide powers which were being, con-

Assis.

Land, bolldings, plast

and machinesyasper last accounts $198,93601 Leir written off per

last report, viiner 30,000,00

-$168,936.01