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that such a proposal as that now presented bar not been launched without having re- ceived the careful and earnest consideration of those at the head of affair. The Hoog kong and Shanghai Bank and the develop ment of trade in the Far East are so closely interwoven that the condition of the one Indicates the position of the other. The prosperity of the Bank is the true barometer of the times. While we are passing through a period of general depression, when most people are inclined to indulge in gloomy prognostications of the future, the management of the Corporation which has its finger on the commercial pulse of the Far East are serenely confident that the cycle of depression is nearing an cad Probably that is the best news that any community could fear, and It will be assimilated with as much de light by the business section of Shanghai

thet of Hongkong. It is proposed that the new issue shall consist of 40,000 New #hares of S125 each at the price of £30 per share, to credit capital account with $5,000,000, the balance of some $5,500,000 being placed to reserve. The new shares will be allotted to shareholders on the regis teron 31st May, in the proportion of one new share to two old shares. Should the applica, tions for the new shares from present share holders fall short of the number issued for allotment, then the directors will diapose of these at their discretion, the amount received in excess of $125 being carried to reserve, It is also proposed to make is payable on 1st July and 15 on 1st October. We take it that the directors will not be called upon to exercise their discretion in dealing with shares for which the present share holders have failed to make application The probability is that all who can see their way clear to meet the calls will do everything in their power to acquire a pro perty which represents the finest gilt edged security in this part of the world. While there are many who have no direct interest "in the latest proposal emanating from the Corporation, there is none who will not re joice in this evidence of the Bank's continued prosperity, its consistent development and "its importance as a factor in the preservation

of British influence in the Far East.

THE HONGKONG, TELEGRAPH SATURDAY MARCH 16.

SUPREME COURT AFFAIRS..

claimants, although of course, these mature up at a later date. 16 Doe asiance, aufstate which realised Sat,887 lion, with, thes Treatury while there are several amounts ranging from $500 to $3,500 await the heirs. As will be seen from our supmary there I touch of romance even in this statistical report, which speaks of fortunes lost mad regained and forcuasswalt ing those who probably least expect them,

THE INDIAN IMMIGRANT IN

CANADAAN MES

and a great deal more after them, will be used 30 the last cash. It may be, when the writers of the alleged telegram spoke of kurpins

meant the accumulated in capital they terest on the money derived from the first call on the shareholders, but that would not amount to much; certainly it would not be sufficient to finance the work of constructing the Chinese portion of the line to Kowloon, And so we still remain in the dark regarding the nature of this "surplus capital," As we have said, the Viceroy said to have bean favorably impressed with this highly original scheme. But Viceroy Chow has a rather delightful way of being impressed with any and

According to a writer in the Indian Review all suggestions, that may not be quite feasible for February the suggestion that there is no at a first glanca but may in the end prove of room for the Indian immigrant on the Canadian Pacific coast is a base and malicious fabrica. advantage to the Government, which is to say the Treasury. Besides, it saves micropletion. Five years ago, if the water, himself. and makes everybody concerned happy- except those who stand to lose when the head an Indian, is to be believed, there was not a Sikh, Hindao or Mohammedau in Vancouver, of the Government is nown to be favourably but they began to come in small parties unti impressed..

now there are some 2,400 Indians in British Columbia alone. The author of the article is not always consistent in his remarks, for while ho states in opaning that "the search for newer and richer fields of work attracted their roving dispositions to British Columbia in his closing sentence he describes his fellow coun: trymen as an essentially home-loving people" and preceeds to say that when it is considered "their caste and religious prejudices offer very serious bare to their migrating to the foreign countries that they are clean, honest, hard working, innocent and inoffensive people, the iniquity of the campaign which has been start, ed to influence tha Government to keep these citizens of the British Empire out of a country, that forms the integral part of the Empire can be readily seen." The answer of the people of Vancouver is, naturally, that if the Indians are such lovers of their native land they should stay at home. And to exhibit their views on this subject they carefully refrain from giving the immigrants work of any description, se'use to provide them with house accommodation, and allow them to starve in the streets. It will be remembered that when the last batch of immigrants reached Vancouver they were re duced to such. straits that many succumbed to the inclemency of the weather, while others were accused of highway robberies, burglarica and other criines.: "Women and children were depicted as trembling with alarm when a band of Indians was seen in the distance and the newspapers, were filled with instances in which the honest, hard-working innocent and inoffen. sive people had been guilty of terrorising the wenker section of the community. Mass meelings were held to protest against the Indian invasion, and the parliamentary representatives of the district were requir ed to exert every influence at their com mand 10 bar the gates of Canada, to the intruders. Yet in face of this apposition the writer in the Indian Review cheenly inspiros his brethren with the belief that the movement for their exclusion from Canada is merely a passing wave of feeling and practically invites them to come over to Canada and title the consequences. He cites one or two Canadians, who are entirely on th side of the Indizas, but, we fancy, his authorities are hardly to be accepted as conclusively trustworthy. It bas been said that the newcomers, fresh from the plains of India are incapable of withstanding the severe cold of the North West, but the author is quite confident that such an idea is absurd, a popular delusion in fact, for he has "thrive in the colds of known these men Manchuria and Siberia," If the Indians who passed through Hongkong last year on their way to Canada had experience of and throve the verge of the Arctic Circle then all we can say is that appearances are extremely deceitful One of the advantages, of living In Canada is, apparently, that the Indians don European dress-with the exception of the turban, which, also, is soon discarded for the neat and shapely bowler. No doubt that would be an inducement for any. Oriental, but most people would prefer to see the native in his national attire and is his natural sphere. The whole objection of the Canadians is direct ed against the Indian coolie. Already, Indian students, merchants and travellers have the open sesame to the Dominion, and no objection is But there is, a offered in their prese ce, decided and strenuous opposition to the immi gration of the coolic class. As the writer admits that the last batch of Indians consisted chiefly of peasints and farmers who had cams "direct from their homes and rural

EXTRAORDINARY, MEETING.

OVERY.

SMALLPOX PATIENT IN LOCKED ROOM.

existedi. The symptoms of the disease canla -have been soon four days pri

removal to the 277rel The contracLOR

fore) At the Instince of Sanitary Inspector Fio- been away for two or three days only,

from the infectious disease. He would pay. Amgelerone o'clock, to-day, at the office of cher, Lai Tai, a contractor, carrying on busino must have known that his fõhi war Meri Shawan, Tomas and Compasy, St. Dess at No. 33, Queen's Road Central, was

was paid, George's Building, an extraordinary general summoned before Mr. F. A. Hassland, last fine of $100, or go to gaol for three months mestig of shareholders in the Green Island Friday morning, at the Police Court, for falling The fine w Cement Company, Limited, was held, when to report case of small pox to the Medical Officer of Health, or to the nearest Police Sation. certain resolations were passed. The defendant denied the charge. He said he

There' prere present: Mr. R. Shewan (chair. 106 Mossa: W: L: Pattender, T. F-Hough, mao), Sir Paul Chater, Hon. Mr. W.-J. Gica R. Hancock, F. E. Eills and R. Henderson secretary).

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THE HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA

COAT DOCK CO.

BABKAN CORRESPO

fever, Inspector Fischer spoke to the only knew the man to have been suffering from

Fincher spoke an÷to::find-- (We do not necessarily endome the ing the patient. aftemoon of the gth inst, în said, he received

visit The notice couvening the meeting was read a telephone massagensking him to pay a Then the Chairman propoend Resolution a certain house, which was under construction No, t-That the capital of the Company deal East Point. Witness went to the first floor Jocked. He called for the keys, opened the: increased to $4,000,000 by the creation, of of the house in question, but found the door 200,000 new shares of Sto each,

door, and found a coolio-lying-oo-a-bed smothered with the disease. He had the man removed to the bulk drygela, where he died some time-nieren

Hou, Mr. Grosson seconded: Carried.:

His Worship (to defendant)-How did this man come to be locked up in the room? Did

Defendant-No, did not." you lock him up?

His Worship But how did you come to bave the keys in your pocket when the inspector. called for them

Delandagt-They were, handed to ma, by a fokl.

His Worship-Then bow can you explain Defendant think he was locked in by this man's presence in a locked room?

to His Worship Did you or any of your men men mistake. know that he was suffering from smallpox,

Defendant--I did not know. The mro was a bit il a few days before, but it was not known that he had that disease...

Resolution No. 2 was then put before the meeting. It read-That the Articles of As sociation be altered by striking out the figures "$1,500 in, Clauses of Article XII and by substituting therefor the figures $4,000 and by striking out the word lands" in the second line of Clause 1 of Article XVI nod by issarties after the said Clause I now Clauses as follows:-(1a). The Company in general meeting may.in the year 1907 pass a resolution to the effect that it is desirable, to capitalise undivided the sum of $900,000 being part of the profits of the Company standing to the credit of the Company's reserve food and according ly that that sum be distributed as a bonus amongst the shareholders in proportion to the shares held by them respectively, and that the general managers be authorised to distribute among the shareholders the 200,000 unissued shares in like proportions, (b). When such

His Worship .said, that it was a question resolution has been passed the general mana gers may allot and issue the 230,000 poiseued was to whether defendant had a guilty shares credited as $4.50 paid up to the share knowledge. It was a very bad case, ho said, holders in satisfaction of the said baxus lo pro and one which will have, to, bai looked into. partion to the shares haid by them, respectively Dr. Moore, medical officer of the Gaol, who was summoned by the Court, was asked whether it and prior to such alloiment the general ma

was possible, in the present case, for a person gers may authorise any person on behalf of the shareholders to enter into any agreement with to have known that deceased was suffering from the Company providing for the allotment to small-pox two days before he was found by the them of such shares credited as 54.50 paid up inspector. The doctor's reply to the question was and in satisfaction as aforesaid and any agree-inaudible, but it was presumed that the doctor did not remember, the case and wanted-time to ment made under such authority shall be

refresh, his, memory. effective.

The case was adjourned,

The Chairman proposed its adoption.. Sir Paul Chater seconded, Carried.

The Chairmap-That is all the business, gentlemen, I am much obliged for your at tendance,

The resolution's having been passed by the required majority they will be submitted for confirmation as special resolutions to a second extraordinary meeting which will be sub sequently convened

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A SOHNMB THAT FAILED,

ALLEGED ATTEMPT TO DEFRAUD. THE POST OFFICE

Dear Sir,—Time, alone, will show but To EDITOR OF THE "HONGKONG TELEGRAPH whether for the good of the Company or not, the Dock Co. has, by the purchase of land, etc practically pledged itself to carry out the en- furgement of the or Dock, at a rough esti- mate of cost of $350,000. From the last tilf pose and the Chairman said it was hoped to year's returns $50,000 was voted for this purs raise the whole um without calling up fünther capital. In face of future opposition there

increase the capital of the Company, hut why, Do doubt that it would not be wise to further

purpose, and why not take a bold step, and only write uff $50,000 every half year for thin write off the whole amount out of the arkt, bik months', profits thus settling the whole question atence. A few shareholdersmight grumbl" but Fam sure the great bulk of them and especially! with their money will approve. if such a step: those who were, investing and cot speculating takeo. Surely they will be contant to do with--

it is for their future, benefit. Thran,years ago out a dividend for the time being if they know Mr. Wilcox, warned the shareholders; against exacting every ounce of profit, Unfortunately his warning was upt regarded and shares have thera is....still time to save the company, but dropped Ston per share in the menstime it needs a bold policy and it will not be done by tinkering with 50,000 dollars every half year. It only requires the Directors, to have a little pluck and I sin sure the shareholders and investing public will back them up. SHAREHOLDER. Yours faithfully,'

Hongkong, 13th March,

FIRE INQUIRY EXPROLEN,

TO ELUCIDATE ALLEGED INCONSISTENCIES.

As a rule there is little that is of vital im portance in the statistical reports which are published annually by the heads of the various public departmesis, at any rate from the point of view of the average reader, the masses of figures being more calculated to confuse than to enlighten. In the case of the Supreme Court raport, however, the paucity of figures as com pared with the usual returns for the year makes the lask of appreciating, the value of the work performed much simpler than generally hap pens. Moreover, there is considerable signi- ficance attached to the Registrar's statement, not so much from the criminal returos as from the civil section of the report Complaint has been made that the judges of the Supreme Court are overworked, that they are unable to cope expeditiously with the cases which are instituted; but whether that complaint be justified or otherwise it is not exactly evident just their Honours found the roster beyond their contral last year. Naturally, it will be admitted that the appointment of a third judge would be extremely desirable in order that where the Court is at variance in appeal cases awefinite result might be secured, one way or the other. But that is beside the question at With regned to cases ses the present moment instituted in Original Jurisdiction, 15s were and year opened pending when the 254 were entered; of theso 166 were disposed of, 40 being, settled, or withdraws, while go were struck out of the cause-book, having been standing over generally for more than a year. It is impossible to say from that state, ment what was the actual number of cases CANJUN RAILWAYS,

heard by the Court during, the year, but we After the enthusiasm which was displayed know that 1oz cases remained at the beginning By Chinese residents in Canton and Hongkong of this year to be dealt with in one way or another. The total amount involved was over the suggestion that the Canton-Hankow railway should be constructed with Chinese $2,244,795.99; the debts and damages recovered capital, by Chinese labour la the exclusion of reached the sum of $747,973.76; and the fees collected and paid into the Treasury-amounted ail foreign engineers or foreiga financial aid, it has been curious to observe the comparative to $10,174-35. No less than 1,794 actions were apathy exhibited by the merchants and gentry placed on the Summary Jurisdiction list, but in the scheme, and their mute acquiescence in over goo of these were either withdrawn, settled the endless delays which have occurred in the before trial, or struck nut of the list, leaving a beginning of operations. It seemed at one balance of 243. Again we are at a loss to know time as if the line would be built and in work exactly the number of cases disposed of in ing order within the space of a few months, open Court, hut it was certainly, no inconsi The Chinese guilds, societies and organisations derable proportion. The amount involved was vied with each other in the effort to obtain a $976,381.88 and the fees collected amounted 0 18,120.50. The landlords or their agents majority of the shares, and even the street

were to the fore as usual with 374 distress coolies. were not wanting in their eagerness to become shareholders of what was to be a warrants for rent, representing an aggregate national or, at least, a Cantonese undertaking, sum of $42,160 odd, and of that sum Sig,ag All of which was regarded as extremely signi was recovered, white. 173 warrants were with ficant of the new era that had commenced, and drawn, the partira having, arrived at instractive of the new ideas that had been private seulement. Seven appeals were sub- absorbed by the enlightened commercial elemitted during the year, four, being against mani of Canton. But there has been full; decisions of the Chief Justice, one against the books of the company have had to be exy the decision of the. Puisne Judge and two amined, pot-once or twice but repeatedly from the Magistrates and Land Couri ces- Altogether, five appeal cases certain money's have had to be accounted for pectively.

With and it does not seem that the directors are any were decided, leaving two pending. nearer the day when the work will be started reference to appeals to the Privy Council, the in real earnest than they were when it was dry decision in the action of Chu Plug Chan clared: that: the subscription list had been Ut, Chin and Pun Kon Shan reached the closed, and the first call made on share Colony, the appeal being allowed with costs, holders. That money has been lying idle Two Privy Council cases remain undecided in the native banks of Cautopa portion of it, Chas Hong Kiu and others, seven, witnesses at any rate, for it may be remembered that who were committed for perjury, and a bank the. Canton shareholders were severely critical ruptcy case. Four vessels were arrested during of the action of Hongkong shareholders who the year under orders issued in Admiralty refused to remit the money in payment of the jurisdiction. Perhaps the most interesting sec- first call until the preliminary difficulties had ton of the Registrara terse report is that which comes under the heading of Bankruptcy Juris been seitled. Now comes, an interesting stater iction.. for herein we are able to judge, to farms" it can hardly be argued that the Cana-good; whilst about a third of that at North up across, down and, out, and all the united in the bonds of wedlock to the son of

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Telegram.

"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH”

GEO. FENWICK AND CO., LTD.

MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS.

An annual meeting of shareholders of Messrs. Geo. Fenwick and Company, Limited, was held in the Hongkong Hotel, at noon, today. Mr. A. Rodger presided. Ouers present were: Messrs. W. Parlane, J. McCorquodale, J. D. Kianiard, J. Forbes, J. Irving, H. P. Smith and J. I. Andrew (manager).

The notice convening the meeting was read; after which;

The Chairman, said: Gentlemen: With your permissiou wa, will adopt our.. usual practice and take the report and statement of accounts as read. Your directors regret that the year under review, su far as engineering and shipbuilding are concerned, began with a dullness in trade which continued for eight months; but we are glad to say that notwith- standing this, we got a fair share of the work offering, profits on which were small owing to the strong competition prevailing. During the fatter mouths of the year, a briskness in busi ness set in, and we have been kept fully em ployed in all departments since. The launches, buildings, plant and machinery have been kept in a good stats of repair. Unfortunately, the severe typhoon of September 18th caused. as some inconvenience and monetary. loss, to the extent of $2,400, at North Point, and $1,700 at the Wanchai Works,in all $4,100, The dam age wrought at Wanchai has since been made

Two Chinaman, whose names have us, yet not been obtained, are cooling their heels in cells at the Central Police Station awaiting certain charges to be framed against them by the Crown Solicitor prior to making their debut before a police magistrate to show cause why They should not be dealt with summarily, or otherwise, for. violating certain postal regula, tions: The charges that will be made against them will probably be that of fraud. soms time yesterday, afternoon, two men called at the Registration Branch of the Gen eral Post Office and representing them, selves as folds of the Kung Wo Chong firm, of No. 93, Connaught Road West, called for all letters, addressed to that firm. They produced a pass-book, purporting to be from the firm, in question, to substantiate, their statement Eleven registered letters were found by a clerk after a search had been. pt made, and these were handed to one the applicants, who in turn chopped a re ceipt form. After giving the receipt back to the clerk both men departed. About an haar later, a representative of the Kung. Wo Chong called and applied for his firm's letters, I've already handed all letters for, the Kung Wo Chong to one of your men, an hour age," said the clerk,

One of my men 1" exclaimed the surprised man. No one from my firm has called for our le tais to-day."

THE SMALLPOX CASE.

A CONVICTION SECURED.

If a rumour which was in circulation in, the city to-day is true, and there is sumclent reason, to believe that there is some truth in it, an in- quiry will be held at an early, date into the cir cumstinces surrounding the outbreak of á fire which destroyed a house in Je vois Street, some days before the Chinese New Year. That the police authorities have been a long time loves igating the matter; is! quite evident, but certain matters, which have been brought to light during the investiga tion necesitate the calling of a Count of Inquiry. As far as can be learned no, settle inent has been arrived at between the insur ance company and the owcar of the building. The ground floor of the house in question was used by a piece-goods firm the first floor as a store-room, and the upper storeys as quaner for the employees. The building nad gonde therein were insured for |$11,000, Soon after the fire, the policy holder. sent in a claim for the full amount, and this, It is reported, the insurance firm refused to meet, holding that from an examination of the premises after the fire there was not "Saijona worth of silk gonds in the firm's store room; in fact, it is alleged, there were so goods there at nll before the fire They made the plece goods firm an offer, but it was refused. At the in- quiry which is expected to take place, zoon expert evidence will be called to give an opinion on this matter,

FASHIONABLE CHINESH

"MARRIAGE,

A most interesting wedding ceremony took place on the 14thinst,whan Miss Martha Ho Kal the eldest daughter of the Hpn Dr. Ho Kai, was

HE. Wu Ting Fang. The bridal, procession,"

Lower Castle, Road, Seymour Road, Robinson: which was a gorgeous spectacle, perambulated Road, and-along Castle Road to the sta home at 7 West Terrace. The little bride who accompanied the procession on h were gaily attired, their head-die ding wa particularly wonderful. Many Chiog took part in the functions of the day RdT monies baing entirely successful out point of view.

PEARWATER" REJURMA

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The clerk produced the.recelpted form band. od him some time previously, and showed it to the accountant, who declared that the chop. was a forgery. Immediately it was known that a fraud bad occurred the police at the Lentral Station were notified and a gang of de

men. They searched high and low, over, tectives were put on the trail of the two.

ment which, it is alleged, has been made re

dians should class them as oiher, than coolies. Poigt, which required immediate attention, was prepositions taking the.objective cases, with; garding the disposal of those funds. Yielding some extent, of the commercial position of the to the representations of the British syndicate Colony during the year under review. 1. And when the Government of Canade, to say repaired at once. The report and statement of out avail, and, they were about to throw Stition and gave them the tip which led to the for the construction of the Canton-Kowloon though 1956 was not exactly what could be nothing. of the Government of Hoogkong,accounts now before you are very clearly de- up the sponge, when a Chinaman called at the railway," the Viceroy instructed a couple of described as a balcyon year for trade, it appears takes the trouble to send out express messages tailed, and therefore it is needless for me to re

peat the figures therein stated. We trust the capture of the two men and the recovery of the covers. He said that two men lived in his taotais to proceed to Hongkong and other that only 43 patittons were filed, 26 being at warning the, travelling Indians against the

house. They had returned home a few minutes places" with the object. af disposing of the the instance of debtors while 17 were presented advice of those who would induce them so proposed division of profits, as presented, meels

As the report emigrate, it most surely be obvious that

with your approval. I informed you at oar shares in the Chinese section of the Canton, by the debtors themselves.

there is some fallacy in the arguments last general meeting that we had petitioned earlier with a bundle of letters, which he was Kowloon line: The taótais, arrived in Hong, briefly puts, the results: "The number nf

certain did not belong to them. Would the of the Indian writer. They have been the Colonial Office for permission, to carry on kong, according to our correspondent at Can receiving orders made was 37, being 23 on

told that nothing but destitution lies be our business at Wanchai for a further period police investigate? Certainly the police would ton, and, no doubt, canvassed their wares creditors petitions and. 14 on debtora peti-

ons fore them in Canada, that there is no work for of three years. This, I am glad to tell you, A detective, in company with the informer, throughout the Colony, but, if our information tions. The number of public examinations

the Indian immigrant, that the people are they have been good enough to grant.went to the house at West Point and captured Is correct, they found a curious reluctance on

held was zo. There were 15 adjudications; no

The letters were found concealed hostile, and that they will not be tolerated in Our new site al North Point is filled in and the the men, the part of Chinese financiers here to take up compositions were app.used by the Court,

Who these two men are was not known this the shares. It would never do to admit failure: There were two discharges. It is curious how the country. In these circumstances, it seems reclamation finished and ready for building in a box.

Jittle short of criminal to attempt to persuade purposes, but the lifeless state of the land and to the taotais devised a scheme whereby the debtors invariably regard their affairs-when fonds required might be obtained without it is the creditors who present the petition ignorant coolies that their future will be made property market in the Colony at present, re,morning, but that they were either at one time the moment they put foot on Canadian soil tards our contemplated, removal there. Late connected with the Kung Wo Chong, or that dangling the shares in their possession before - in a most flourishing condition.

Rather it should be said the worst miseries in August, we contracted to build two steel they have become acquainted with the business of that firm is certain. They knew that the they might be belleved, adversity is unknown the unresponsive eyes of the Hongkong mer;

they endured in India were as nothing com stop, wheel steamers for the inland waters of chants. They suggested, in a telegram to to them; the cry of "wolf" is absurd. Al-

pared with what they will have to face in the Indo-China. At the end of the year the work firm have large dealings, with native firms in Viceroy, Chow, that the surplus capital of the though they claimed that their assets were

worth £606,807 when it came to the realisation *new country. Fortunately, it is not very pro was well under way. Since then, bath babe San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle; that large Capton Hankow railway might be withdrawn

bable that the Indian helot will read the article been launched. One is now completed and sums of noney are sent here to pay for goods, from the native banks-where it has been de. only $76,207 could be recovered. Of course,

in question or understand it if he does,

ready for delivery, and the other should be and this knowledge, it is alleged, led the men posited at low rates ofinterest-and invested in this may have been due to forced sales at an

finished about the middle of next month. An to tamper with the letters, stead in the Chiness section of the Canton-Kow: unfortunate time, but there is certainly a con.

order was also booked to build six large wooden One of the letters, it is said, contained, a loon railway. They argued that, as the latter is 'siderable disparity between the debtors' views

lighters for Hangkong owners, I am sorry to cheque for a large amount, likely to be in full working order at no very dis, as to the value of their estates and the actual

say, we have been unable to finish the work as tant date, quick returns from the money se in, amount realised. The liabilities of those who

soon as was anticipated, owing to a scarcity of vested might be expected and the funds at pres appeared in bankruptcy were declared at over

carpenters in the Colony, since the typhoon, sent lying idle would be employed to the ad $3,880,916. Last year 39.corapanies were re-

The European staff have worked in harmony vantage of all concerned. Such, at least, in gistered in Hongkong, from which fees amount.

and carried out their respective duties willingly. declared to have been the gist of the telegraming, to 18,299 were derived. It is one of the

I am pleased to say we have started 1907 under to the Viceroy. Before coming to the slate, peculiar traits of human pature to delve into

more favourable conditions than last year and ment that the Viceroy is supposed to be fay the private lives of others and such inquisitive

the prospects seem much brighter, so far as vourably impressed with the scheme, it would ness accounts for the interest bestowed on the

business and inquiries are concerned. I do be interesting to inquire on what legal grounds wills and bequests colume of home paper,

TO THE VICEROY.;

not think there is anything further I can say the directors of the Canton-Hankow railway an interest which is fostered and pandered to

which will interest you, but before moving the could justify the diversios, of money de by the most respectabic journals. Those who

[From Our Own: Correspondent] adoption of the report and accounts, should posited by shareholders for a definite and have this faculty developed to any extent will

any further information be desired I shall be specific purpose, into another channel in turn to the division headed Probates and

Canton, 8th March. pleased to give it to the best of my, ability. which the majority of the investors have no Administration" in the hope that their appetite

There were no questions asked avowed interest? The money was subscribed may be gratified. In all, probates and letters

Yesterday, the British Consul-

The Chairman moved, that, the report, and for the construction of the Canton-rankam, of administration to the number of 194 ware railway and for no other purpose. The parties granted, the aggregate value of the estates General at Canton wrote to the Vice- accounts be a lopted and passed,

Mr. Irving seconded. who subscribed the money were either actu being,$5,708,450 Frobate duty was paid to the ated by motives of commercial gain or animal amount of $164:221, court fees, $8,789, and oficial. Toy asking him about the settlement ed by that patriotism which passed as a tidal administrator's commission, $4,18p. There were of claims in connection, with the wave over the population of the two Kwang 84 extates vested in or administered by the piracy of the se. Sainam, last year, provinces little more than a year nga. Were Official Administrator during the year, repree and has now received a reply from the directors of the larger lino so influenced by seating a value of Sros,118 30 estates were

Mr. H. Percy Smith was re-elected the Com- the suggestion of the tastait that they can wound up, their value being $41,683, Among the Viceroy stating, that he is not control to a project, which hands under their some of the estates on which large sums were aware of any provisions in the exist-pany's auditor, for the ensuing year, on the motion, of Mr. Kinnaird, seconded by Mr. a while undoubtedly paid to the Crown a probate was that of of equal interest, is yet alien to the original the late E. R. Belilios, whose Hongkong estate ing Treaties of the two countries, con-trving, purpose of the subscribers, then the direct was valued at 51,424,700, on which $73,741 was cerning the payment of indemnity in The Chairman Thank your for your attend ance, gentlemen Dividend warrants will be

It ore might be held culpable of an offence paid. The iste. E. W. Davis left $391,400, while

ready on Monday. which is described by an unpleasant name, Fullarton Henderson's effects were valued at cases of piracy

seen it could bar been during if month This closed the meeting.

His Worship at first

first thought there was » And, again, what is this "surplus capital $235,700. A large estate whose vaino was not

conflict of evidence at yesterday's hearing, zaferred to in the telegram of the tap-down at $11,000 wat: left by the late Atwell ASTRAITS Government Gazette ExtraordinaryM tain. It is so seldom that one comes Coxon, Included among the estates of wall was issued on 415 inst, containing a prociama- scross so undertaking with surplus capital known persons who were once familiaria Hong tion substituting a new schedule to the Straits Looxima for a friend was once again the ples He pointed out that, Ovarieer Anderson IN which can be used to finance other enterprises kong circles, or whose relatives have once been Settlementa, Coinage Order, The, schedule set up when coplis, was found in the servants", rods in, bis evidence that he had not vislied that the term is nothing more or lose than be connected with Hongkong may be mentioned determines the sipeness of the dollar, af. 3:2quarters of the aphon, Milly without the by the ballding for four or five days. » The delan witching Certainly there are funds belonging Bruce Shepherd who left an esiste valued at grains; (instead of 416), and the least current asati of the proprietors, The plea was come antike Court said, admitted, that

weight of to the shareholders of the Canton-Hankow Co. $9,900; Thomas Rowan $83,000 Bishop. t of the filty cent piece, or half dollar, 16hat too old and also too this, to appen to been ablest from the works for two or which aw at prosent, yielding little or no in. Hoare, $47,850 H/M. Bevit, $133800s Cuplain ziains. The Orders simply bleg into legal Mariand, when the trespasser was placed days Healer admitted that he

onday, moroing, An

uffering from come, but whee: the Company, forgets its Barnes-Lumrende, Sajo, C. Fu Focken, 516,700, being the decision of the Government to life before thar Magistráte, las dilatory hablis, and the directors amekon so a state many cases the value of the estates a dois of lighter weight, but of the same fands Bar of 313, with the usual alte T98) 1909 DE JABİr responsibljitina akong funds, / hai baan, paid into the Tresenry, there being.no)

SERVICE:

''THE “ SAINAM" PIRACY.

BRITISH REPRESENTATIONS

.. Carried.

r. Forbes proposed that Mfr. A. Rodger bo re-elected to the directorate..... Mr. McCorquodale seconded, Carried.

Dr. W. B. A Moore, medical officer of the Victoria Gaol and Infectious Diseases Hospitals in flongkong, rekeshed his memory, sufficient 'ly to appear in the police court this morning to give evidence in the case in which Sanitary, Inspector Fincher, of the Eastern District Se nitary Depot, prosecuted Lai Wai, a contractor, of No. 33, Queen's Road, Gentral, for failing 10 report a case of small-pox, particulars of which were reported in last evening's Telegraph, Dr. Moore was asked by the Court you remerber a man being received on board ibe hulk-Hygeia on the 9th instant, from No. 33. Queen's Road 2

**Yes,” witness replied; .......

Do

Tytam i.. Byewash. Pokfulam

* 1900,

107,320,000-

ail 7.450,000

Wong-nel-chongpin nilalagh

Total 114,770,000) Consumption of water in the

and Hill District during the month

1906

Consumption.... 92,031,000

Estimated) population Consumption per head por

231,100

1997

--- Intermittent supply, in Eastern: sadí Rider:

He was suffering from wall-pos Wes Main Districts during the whole manuth of

he not?"

*** You.**

"Was the case a bad ons?”

February, 1906 intermiuses; suppl Liny the whole of the Rider Malp Districia, during

vhern for the

Beninsuls

Yes About the ninth day of the disease the hole mos derive Would you say in your opinion doctor, from the 4th: to, the 14th: incin that the day before the man was removed to universal constant supply was in

UN 13: Consumption of water in the Hagel anyone seeing him would have known him to be suffering from small-pox?

"Yes, Fout

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