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Launch at Kowloon,
NEW PORTUGUESE Gunboat,
A PRETTY CEMEMONY,
7th inst.
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THE HONGKONG
NO OBJECTION BY THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
on the 18th ult
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by the most lively civic faith in the Government Note Issue. Ho the Colónnt Tomurer's estimats of from Turnbull and almost caught Green but runs. The Kobe score was as follows (
My committee are therefore of opinion that match. Nicoll now took the bowling back very handsome margin of an innings and 97 regeneration of the Portuguese race in
expenses in too low.
the ball was much too warm for him to hold, spite of her mischievous politics which ham pers and embarrasses her freedom, 1, who,
Regarding the proposal to lovost a proper though it, was a good try. Baird and Green Weekes, e Haughter, b Baird......... at this moment, embody the qualifications"
tion of the dollars in gold securities my commade a very creditabla stand, and play. E. Green, b Haughton mitteo consider that a reserve fund should be ed excellant cricket. At noon the score V. B. Wilson, at Green, b Garnett of the representative of H.E. Governor Ro das, foot highly, Jubilant and with legitimate
OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
established to cover thxchange xiak so that was 150, and the pair were batting H. Nicoll, b Garnett' pride and unspeakable pleasure raise 'my glass
the coin and invertmei‚, held against the issue well when Graan's wicket went down at W. J. Tarabull, c Haughton, b Baird Thefollowing correspondence was considered will at all times be sufficient to redeem it at
12.15 after he had bean batting for practically 5. Stephens, b Garnett urensansäätäysin kea to drink to Portugal and Macon for the
two hours. During this partnership Capt. M. Mollison, c Crookenden, b Garnett e The picturesque little gunboat, with its tauching of the new gunboat which, we feel at the monthly meeting of the General Compar and that no call on the revenues of the
Baird had mada go. After the dismissal of Dr. Smith, st Green, b Baird umikotine yacht-like appearance in size and build, that certain, will suitably serve the purpose for mittee of the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce Colony will over be necessary.
Greep there was no one else able to cope with P. L. Sporco, c Beasley, b Innesustusomon has done duty for so many long years within which the Government of His Most Faithful
Colonial Secretary's Offics,'
the deliveries of Mollison and Nicall, and the L. 5. Hudson, cʻInnes, 6 Baird, sansaniasını the watons of Macan and which has been Majesty bave had her built, greet also the
visitors' wickals went down in rapid succession. L. S. Kibble, not out päe utilised on occasions of ceremonial visits by Colony of Hongkong-a colony belonging to
Hongkong, Inh June, 1949. .
Anderson fell a victim to the first ball down Extral simppuunayom the Portuguese Governor to Hongkong and. our great and ancient ally-Great' Eritain-
Sir-la reply to your letter of the 27th ukimo, Canton, may soon be expected to be removed colony where, in brief, so many thousands of
I am directed to transmit the enclosed copies
stay at the wicket, and tones after ten mlautes' from Mollison, Bagnall had an equally short from the list of foreign war vessels in China. Portuguese bonourably narn their dally bread;
of minutes by the Colonial Treasurer dated
batting, and narrowly escaping being caught by waters and, perhaps, before long be relegated for drink, besides, to the health of the Breathe 18tb ultimo and the 5th instant together
Mollison, was bowled by Nicoll, ars for 8, the duty to the waters of Portugal's South African hero of Cusmato and patriotic Governor with copies of the printed papera in annexed possessions. These considerations are prompt of Macao, Senhor Regadas, and pray for
schedule. These documents contain the fur
previous wickets falling 179 for 5, 181 for 6, and bis Innger
the
·stay la
colony ed by the pretty ceremony which, was per-
of
ther information asked for by your Committee.
188 for 7. It is interesting to note that only one maiden over was bowled during the morn, formed this morning at Huoghom Bay, by Macao with a view to bis bringing to a 2. 1 am to request that the printed papers
ing's play-one of Mollison's, about a quarter Mirx Roçadas, daughter of the Governor of successful issue the great schemes of political
of an hour before the tiffin interval. During Macao, when she christened the Glasgow-built-and-adovinistrative reforms within the province. may be returned to this office in due courte.—
the first hour and a half's play the bowling was gunboat, launched to-day, to the order of the
(57d} F. E. MAY
rather slack and the batsmen, too, were for Government of Macan.
Colonial Secretary,
some tima on the defensive." It was not until about noon that the Kobo bowlers seamed tó Chamber of Commerce.
get properly warmed up, and then the wickets (2) 7 reports on the working of the Cur
went down ons after the other. At 1245 when rency Note Issue in the Straits Settle-
the game was adjourned for tiffin, the visitors had made 210 for 8 wickets.
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I wish to propose also prosperity to our twa distinguished officers who, with such proficiency, labour and love, 'have followed from the mo ment it was desigeed the construction of the vessel in Glasgow and since then the building together of the sections in this yard. I cannot on this occasion omitmention of the builders- Messrs. Yarrow, of Glasgow-nor of the Hong- kong and Whampoa Dock Co. Therefore, I drink to their continued development, hoping that the Dew gunboat will justify, as all her predecessors bave done, the fair fame they enjoy in the maritime world. And, thanking the ladies and gentlemen here present for the high honour of beg you, the genteel daughter their presence,
of the great Racidas, will be good enough to convey to your father my profound acknow. ledgments, and of that of the Senate and people of Macao, for having chosen my humble person to represent him at this function. I regret that, because of the exigencies of Lis duties, His Excellency could not be present in, person so as to invest the ceremony with the pomp which it merits and which I cannot give
a pomp which will be derived from his.
· id glorious name and remarkable fame and
The party of guests, most of whom were Portuguese officials, was conveyed act is the harbourin the Dock Co.'s No. 1 launch Mr. G. A. Caldwell, the genial secretary of the Dock Co., was in attendance at Queen's Statue Wharf and saw to the guests being accom modated on board the launch for conveyance across the harbour. A red keel with a grey top- bamper outlined by gay buuting which floated to the breeze, prominent among which was the blue-and-white royal ensign of Portugal astern, marked the cantral figure of to-day's function on the shipyard of the world-renowned Dock Company, Arrived at the quay in front of the Kowloon office the party landed and, under the guidance of Mr. W. Wilson, actug Chief Manager, was conducted to the special platform that had been bullt for the occasion. The platform was prettily decorated and on it the visitors assembled. There were present Senhor D. Cinatti, Assistant Commissioner, Macro-Belimitation Capl, Norton secretary Miss Regadas, Senhor 1. J. Leiria, Consul for Portugal and Brazil in Hongkong, and Madame Lestin, Capt. Almeida and Officers of the hose presence my plebian personality is Pasco da Gama, Captain Affreixa nad Ufficers wholly eclipsed. is the name of the God- of the Patria, Mr. P. H. Tiedemann, Consul mother I thank the Hongkong Dock Cry for
the valuable souvenir-valuable above all be for Russia, and Madame Tiedemann; 'Mr. T.
cause to what it testifies-and which you, Funatsu, Consul for Japan, Hon. Com. R.: H. Basil Taylor, Harbour Masier; Mr. W. Madam, will keep as a token of the great Wilson, acting chiel manager, Hongkong and kindness of this Company among the most treasured of your jewels. Viva Portugal! Viva Whampoa Dock Co., Lt, Mr. and Mrs. J. Nolasco da Silva, Miss, Loureiro, Miss Rosario, Macao! Viva the Portuguese Navy ! Viva Ga- Mrs. d'Almada, Dr. Luz Nolasco,, presidentvernor Regadas Viva the Dock Co. 1 of the Senate, on behalf of the Goverement Macao, Messrs. Miranda Guedes, Faria Maio, }, Lopes, C. D: Silas, C. Cabral, J. P. Braga, 1 Martin, chiel draughtsman, Dock Co., T. Neave Following are the dimensions of the gun superintendent engineer; and J. Hand, superis- bont-Length 130 ft., beam zo it, draught a ft. tendent shipwright, Lieut. Pinto Basto, of the With engines capable of developing 500 hp, Portuguese Navy, who superintended the work the fact will have a speed of 12.5 miles in on behalf of his Government was also pre-hour. She was built under the direct personal seat; while the builders, Messrs, Yarrow, of supervision of Lieut. Pinto Basto by Messrs. Glasgow, were represented by Messrs. J. Bugg Yarrow, of Glasgow, who were represented in and H. Heron: Sailors from the Portuguese Hongkong by Mr. Bugk. warships in port in their uniform-as-well-as-Mr-Men-heung, the photographor took.ex. some British tars from the torpedo destroyer cellent photographs of the ceremony this moro- H.M S. Handy in dock, watched the interestinging. proceedings from points of vantage, General Sir Joachim Machado, Mr. J. L. de Sclavisa Alves, kad other l'onuguese guests were un- -avoidably absent.
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When all had been ready a whistle preceded the order: "Down out-ioms," followed by "Down dogshores" and simultaneously the blocks dropped when the fine bull gracefully glided down the ways and broadside on-slipped out of the temporary cradle into the water. As she glided Miss Rocades dashed the bottle. of wine fastqued by silken cords of white aut blue against the bow of the vessel and The vessel was then named her "Macau." Towed into the bay On the call of Mr. W, Wilson three ringing cheers were given for the successful launch. The same gentleman that presented Miss Rocadas, on behalf of the Dock Co., with a gold chaio bracelet as souvenir of the occasion and, which Mr. Wil son requested Mr. Silas to fasten on the wrist of the young lady. The following was the inscription on the bracelet:-
“ MACAU,"
Kowloon Dock,
'7.7.09.
The party then adjourned to the drawing office of the Kowlood yard on the invita tion of Mr. Wilson. After, glasses had been Charged, he rose and proposed
"SUCCESS TO MACAU."
The company drank the toasts standing. After a few minutes' conversation ibe com- pany dispersed.
JAPANESE EnterprISE, IN
CHINA,
Mr. Jotaro Yamamoto, Director of the Mitsui Bussan Kajsh, has made the falinwing stało. ment to a representative of the Kutamin Shim
Japanese syndicale to operate in China-
1.am, &c.,
The Recretary,
ments..
(1) Memorandum on Proposed Govern- ment Note Isus for Southern Nigeria. (3) The Currency Nots Ordinance 1899,
Straits Settlements
Enclosures were laid on the table. Hon. Colonial Secretary,
My proposals are simply that—«! 1. Government shouldissue notes inexchange for currency at par and undertake to exchange currency for notes on presentation.
2. That one ball at least of the amount do posited be kept in the Colony and that one half be sold and invested in gold securities at home.
3. That some time be allowed to elapse be- fore investing up to the ultimate full proportion In order that such proportion may be uscer--
tained by experience,
4 That minor details be settled. when, the Secretary of State has approved the principle. (Sgd.) A. M. Thomson, C. T.
18.5.09.
1.
NOTES RE PROPOSED GOVERNMENT ISSUE,
1. The issue of papers for legal tender exclude ing sub.coin.
The redemption of such paper on presen tation in legal tender,
3. The storage of the coin tendered for notes with the proviso that as soon as the limit of safety is ascertained by practice a portion of the coin will be invested in gold securities,
4. It is understood that the banks in the Colony will accept the notes and that therefore any one wanting outes for coin or vice versa will be accommodated at the various banks always with the prop that the Treasury, is ready to do so in case of trouble.
5. The question of the Government having its own treasury is a subsidiary one. Possibly il may be necessary to build á treasury if no one of the banks will bire a vault or undertake the issue and redemption of the notes.
́ ́ I am also directed to call your attention to possibility of the adoption by China of a uniform currency and to point out that in the event of this taking place it may be found ad- which might involve the re-coinage or disposal visable to change the currency of this Colony of the dollars in reserve. My committes tbiak that before incurring the responsibilities at taching to a nole issue the Government should Rive caretal consideration to this contingency. I return herewith the enclosures ́aw request ed-I have, &c
(Sgd.), E. A. M. WILLIAMS,
-Secretary.
Hon. Mr. A. M. THOMSON,
Colonial Secretary,
THE HONGKONG GARRISON
} TEAM.
COMPLIMENTARY DINNER IN KONE,
The only evant arranged in connection with the visit of the Hongkong Garrison team lo Kobe which has not been interfered with by the weather is the dinner given on Friday even- ing at the Oriental Hotel bonour of the visitors, says the Japan Chronicle of ayib ult. weather had failed to affect the good spirits of Almost a week of miserable and depressing
the visitors, with the result that a most enjoy- able evening was spent: After an excellent din- ner the Chairman, "Colonni" G. C. Pakenham, President of the Kobe Cricket Club, proposed the toast of the King, which was duly honoured. The Chairman next proposed the health of the guests in a characteristic speech, and it is unnecessary to say that kietoast was thu siastically drunk. Captain Baird, of the Buffs, replying on behalf of the Garrison team, thanked
"Colonel" Pakenhamn and all who had so kind. ly received then and put them up. The way in which they had been treated by their friends in Kobe had made their visit much more pleasant than it would otherwise bave been, iq'spita
of the continued raïb. Captain Baird mestioned that the team was representative not of any Que regiment but of the whole Hongkong Garrison, and any credit which might be due to them for their games was to the credit of the various units and to their respective commanding officers who bad kiudly given them leave to go on this tour,
On resuming after tiffin Satterthwaite hit. up a couple of boundaries, but was soon caught by Nicoll for so, the score now being 233 forp. At 1.25 Crookesdea what in Partner Brierley, and five minutes later was bowled by Nicoll, the visitors being thus dismissed for 337. The score was as follows't—
'HONGKONG GARRISON, Capt, Beasley, b Mollison, c.Hudson... 19 H.W. Groen, b Nicollumma 75 E. G. H. Haughtoo, b Nicoll Capt. Garnett, b Weekes...
36
56
2
5:
............... 13
Capt, Baird, b Nicoli .......................................... D. K. Andarson, b Mollison ty H. G. Bagnall, b Mollison.................. 1. Innes, b Nicoll Capt. Brierley, not out
C. R. Satterthwaite, c and 5 Nicoll............. 10 J. Crookender, b Nicoll....
Extre
Total
HOWLING ANALYSIS,
15
*****237
0. M. R. W.
Mollison.........
17
1 16
20
[ 68
Stephenson 47,
.6
23
Greena
4
18
Terabull.................................
3
16
Weekes......
5
30
'Nicol
Captain Baird then proposed the health of their Kabe friends, which, having been duly honoured, was responded to by representatives of the Cricket Club, Golf Club, and the K. R. A. C. Mr. C. J. Lucan, Captain of the Cricket Eleven, expressed their pleasure at being able to dotertain the Garrison_team, and hoped that it might be possible some time to take a team down to Hongkong. Mr.. C. H. Lightfoot, President of the K. R. & A. C. in the course of a humorons speech, remarked 6. It is estimated that the revenue would be that Kobe was once known as the "wettert" benefited to the extent of the difference of I city in the Far East, and meteorologically in
per cent, interest op per cent, note duty and the investment of half of the bullion deposits.
sesmed to be trying to keep up its reputation. He realised the trouble the visitors must have 7. On present data of excess issues of notes bad to get together such a powerful team, and by the Hongkong and Shanghai and the Char-hoped that next week they would have fine tered Banks it is estimated that at least weather and good cricket, so that they could $8,000,000 Government Notes would be retake back pleasant recollections of Kobs-to-runs, this being the fifth Kobe wicket to fall Hongkong. Mr.J. P. Warren, Hon. Secretary of the Golf Club, said he could not guarantee the weather on Rokkosan; he hoped it would be fine, but he could assure the visitors of a good welcome up there.
count the fact that notes are no scarce at the
present day as to make of difference of 31 per cent, hetween them and the legal tender, ........Taking the above figurest
regarding the organization of the sew Three years ago a society kanwn as the Nis. xin Kigyo Chosakwar (Research Association-quired by the community; saving out af at ed, and has since continued to investigate lor Japanese Chinese Enterprises) was organiz economic questions to China and to despatch exports from time to time to study conditioss there. We have sometimes requested such railway experts as Des. Hirai and Furuichi to attend our meetings and we have consikotly kept Chinese affairs before us. Os the 22nd nur meeting at the Mitsui Club was attended by Vice-Minister Ishii and Director Kurachi of the Foreign Office, Baron Shibusawa, Messrs. Kondo, Okura and Shiraiwa. I was
Also present and the topics of discussion te fated to Japanese Chinese enterprises. Our ke search Association is not a 'syndicate engaged in financing any enterprises, but will aid in the organisation of any such fioa: cial organisa Lion when necessary. Our Association may therefore be regarded as syndicate organizers. And there is at present a movement on foot for the organization of a syndicate, although it is still too early to say anything regarding the form which it will take. It may be said, how- ever, that it will be a purely economic concern and will have no political significance.
MR. OKURA ON THE NEW SYNDICATE.
In doing so he said he was sorry the Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson, the chairman of the Dock Co. was not present. He bad promised to be there that morning but must have been prevented from doing so by pressure of business. He thanked Miss Rocadas for the successful cere mony she had so kindly performed and boped Mr. Kihachiro Okura has made the following that that would not be the last launch bis Com-statement regarding the new Japanese synd pany would be called upon to perform for the Portuguese Government. He concluded by asking the company to drink to the "Success to the Macau.”
cate,
Now that various foreign countries have be. come active in the industrial development of Chins, Japan can no longer remain an idle on looker. I think that the present is an opportune time to organize a syndicate and do something. On the 22nd Baron Shibusawa, Messrs, Kosdo, Yamamoto, noother gentleman and myself bad a preliminary meeting at the Mitsul Club. We are now going to expand our membership from 15 to 20. I do not think that any objection will be raised in the project since it is certain to benefit the country and no fioascial loss in apprehended
$9,000,000 at per.. cent. Stamp Duty- $Rn,200.
$4,000,000 at 3 per cent, interest-$140,000. Difference in favour of revenue $60,000. Expenses are estimated at $15,000, p.a.leaving -a-nel increase of revenue of $45,000
It should, however, be distinctly understood Notes was made pot on account of the peces that the suggestion for the issue of Government sity of increasing revenue but alinust solely on account of the fact that for some years there has been a difference between Bank Notes and legal tender amounting to as much as 31% and also that Government is responsible for, the furnishing of a convenient currency.
(Sgd.), A. M. THOMSON,
C. T.
5.6.99 The following acknowledgment was sent
Hoogkong Chamber of Commerce, 12th June, 1909.
to the Governments—
Sir, I have the honour to acknowledge your letter of yesterday's date (No. 8641/1908) in re- ply to mine of the 27: ultimo, and forwarding documents which coolain the further informa mation desired by my committee relative to the preposed introduction into this Colony of a Government Note Isu-I am &c.,.
(Sgd.), E. A. M. WILLIAMS,
Secretary, Hon. Mr. F. H, MAY, C.M.G., Colonial Secretary.
The following draft reply in the Government was read and approved :-
Hongkong Chamber of Commerce,
28th June, 1909, Sir,-In reply to the inquiry in your letter of 11th Jutie, 1909, (No. 8541/1908) 1. am now. directed to state that my committee see po objections to a Coverament Note Issue pro- vided such an issue does not mean a loss of
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DOWLING, ANALYSIS,
O, M.
Garnett
Haughtontmann'.
Baird
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TRADE MARKS.
PROPOSED DRAFT DILL,
At the meeting of the Committes of the Chamber of Commerce on 28th oft, the follow- ing letters were read
Colonial Secretary's Office, **,
Hongkong, 14th June, ipog. Sir,-1 am directed" to transmit for the con sideration of your committee the enclosed draft of a Bill entitled an Ordinance to amend the Law relating to Trade Marks and to inquire whether your committea concurs in the pro visions of the Bill as drafted—I am, &c.
(Sgd.), C. CLEMENTI,
for Colonial Secretary, The Secretary,
Chamber of Commerce,
The enclosure was laid on the tabis.
The following acknowledgment was sent to Government
Hongkong Chamber of Commerce,
19th June, 1909. Str. I have the honour to acknowledge tha receipt of your letter of rath instant (Nor-in 2691/1908), covering a copy of a Draft Bill entitled an Ordinance to amend, the · Law relating to Trade Marku and to state that this will receive the attention of my committaa at their next meeting which is to be held shortly. I am, &c
(Sed.), E, A, M. WILIAMS,
Secretary. Hoo. Mr. F. H. May, C.M.O.,
Colonial Secretary,
L
The Chairman suggested the appointment of
a sab-committed to consider the Draft Bill and
THE OSAKASHOSEN KAISHA.
PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS, The net profit of the. Osaks Shorin Kalibu for May amounted to Y406,000, including the dividend received from the Japan-China Steam ship Company engaged in the service on the Yangise). Taking the profit for the six months from January last is estimated to amount to about Ys,450,000. In that case, the company will be able to distribute a dividend at the rate of 6 per ceat, per annum on a capital of Y6,500,00, after writing off depreciation and srance. The board of directors proposes to distribuie a dividend at that rate, but not few of the shareholders had expected a dividend above 7 par cant. The company still reservar. a som of more than 300,000 out of the profit made by the transfer of the company's business to the Japan-China Steamship Company. If this sum is included, the company will be able.
Kobe went in to bat at ́2,35, Weekes and | it was agreed that the sub-committea he com- Green being the first to face Baird and Garnett," posed_of_the_following gentlemen:-Mr. E. Weekes opened the score with a single and †Shollim, Mr. A. Babington, and Mỵ, H. A. Green followed with a 2, Baird's first over giv | Simba. ing three runs. The first ball down from Gar peit captured Weekes's wicket, which fell with- is seven minutes of the start. This was the beginning of a phenomenal run of bad luck for Kobe. Wilson had not been in five minutes when he was dismissed' l.b.w. Kobe's first two wickels failing for 8. Mollison went in and hit a 2, when Green. was caught at the wicket. Three wickets had now gone down is about fifteen minutes for to. Stephens and Mollison_were_the_next partners, and the former had a narrow escape when an eary catch was missed, but in the next over Molli son was bowled by Baird, making 4 wickets for 28 in less than half an hour. Stephens was then caught by Crookenden after making 14. in less than thirty-five minutes fqx:33 ans. A few minutes later Turnbull was stumped, 6 wickets for 34, Nicoll was almost immédiate. ly caught by Anderson, the score now being 30 for 7. The pext victim was Spence, who Among other toasts proposed daring the was tempted to hit out at a slow ball from evening were "Umpires and Scorers, the Garnett and was caught by Beasley, the eighth Ladies," bumorously responded to by wicket falling for 42 rann. Garnett, by the Mr. Hudson, "the Chairman," and "the way, took a wicket with the first ball of his
on. Secretary of the K.C.C. L. S.
over on four occasions, Dr. Smith opened his Hudson. Several of the officers. present score with a sice boundary hit, but was evid. made very amusing little speeches, and alently under the impression that it had been wretched weather of the past few days, the wat luckily got back to the crease in time. In though almost every speaker referred to the caught, as he started to leave the pitch, but had evidently had no effect upon the wit. the next over Hudson was caught in almost Even the menus, usually severely staid and the same way as Spence had been disposed sometimes amiably artistic, were humorous off, the ninth wicket falling for 47. Kibble with sketches by a local amateur, a tail-piece was Smith's second partner, and with a depicting a batsman standing in the rain, de single mada Kobe's score so after Just one fending bis wicket with a bat and an umbrella bour's play. Haughton now relieved Garnett, and Smith played the second ball down for two, -being particularly good.
The next ball was also hit for two, but Smith was then given out leg-before, the Kobe in pings closing for 59 after sixty-five minutes' play. The score was as follows:-
After dinner the company adjourned to the Kobe Club, where several interport" games of billiards and pyramids were played. The proceedings on Friday evening were so com. pletely successful and enjoyable that despite the continuance of the rain yesterday-the in- terport dinner may be taken as a hopeful men of the resumption of interport cricket to-morrow.
HONGKONG GARRISON K.O.C.
VISTORS' EASY WIN.
KOBE CRICKET- CLUB.
I, Weekes, b Garnett
H. E. Green, c Baird, b Garnett .......................... V.B. Wilton, bw, b Baird.
J. Mollison & Bait
UBAL
S. Stephens, c Crookenden, b Baird..............
H. Nicoli, c Anderson, b Baird
W.. Turnbull, st Garnett
13
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P. L. Spence, c Beasley, b Garnett...... 7 Dr. L. Smith, lbw, b Haughton ... L.S.Hudson, c Haughton, b Garoolt ... L. S. Kibble, not cut... CARA PROCULINA
Extras 2099 1998 BUON
Total..........
com 59
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pay a dividend at a rate above 7 per cent. The more far-sighted shareholders arge that a lower rate be paid in order to strengthen the basis of the company and to put it in a favour able position to issue Iis new debentures before long. It is expected that a great deal of dia. coming general matting.-N. C. D. Noon, cursion on this subject will take place at the
QUARANTINE,
NEIGHBOURING IMPOSITION OF
RESTRICTIONS,
The following correspondence has been ex- changed between the Chamber of Commerce and Government
Sir, I have the honour to request that you will be so good as to place the following before His Excellency the Governor,
Of the 120 cases of babanic plagus reportad to date for the year, 1909, 83 occurred in the Kowloon Paninsula and a grazi many of these in districts far removed from the shipping, Six cases were imported from outside the Colony, -It-in recognised-that-the-plague season prae-- tically ends in the early part of July and there were only five cases for the week ending Jane 16th in the whole Colony.
There seems no adequate reason, therefore, for the imposition of quarantine restrictions by the Port Authorities of Singapore: on vessels arriving from Hongkong,
My committee suggest, with great respect, that His Excellency the Governor should cablé requesting that the restrictions, which in their opinion are unnecessarily hampering shipping, be removed I am &c.;
(gd), E A. M., WILLIAMS,
Secretary, Hon. Mr. A. M. THOMSON; an
Colonial Secretary,
Hongkong Chamber of Commerc
3TH JULY, 1909. Sir-1-directed by my, committee to address you on the subject of the quarantine restrictions imposed by Shanghai on
The toast was enthusiastically pledged.
The Japan Chronicle of 29th ult, says: The Dr. Luiz Nolasco, who spoke in Portuguese,,
long looked for cricket match betweenthe Hong- replied in effect as follows:-Ladies and gentle
kong Garrison team and the Kobe Cricket Clob men, I received from His Excellency Gov
took place yesterday on the Kobe Recreation crnor J. A. Alves Raçadas-ns brave a warrior
Ground, and resulted in a win for the visitors as he is an enthusiastic colonial-the honour.
by an innings and 97 runs. Exactly what was able charge of representing him at this unique
the matter with the local team it is difficult to function of high patriotic worth. In truth
say; possibly the wet weather last week may a vessel of war is always an additional unit of
have bad some effect upon the players, but
Baird 9 .3 14 force and in the present conjuncture, in tire
whatever the cause, the batting and bowling Garbettypu. 9. 35: 1.5 I am confident that the synd cale will be throes of a general and morbid scepticism,
mere both far below average form. The game
Haughton 5
4 faith Bod colbusiasm justifiably nurture organized. Since, however, a syndicate as such
which was commenced on Thursday last and
Kobe having to follow on the home team the hope in all loyal Portuguese for the is not recognized by the law of this country, it revival of our dear Portugal, by virtue will be organized as a joint stock company.
continued for only five minutes was abandoned, again began batting just before four o'clock of the development, of her colonies and cause. For the present the capital will be about
and yesterday's match was a fresh one. From with Weekes and Green, playing to Garnett quential expansion of ber fleet; both naval and 1.000,000 yen, and the actual fund will be revenue to the Colony or an increased expendithe appearance of the Kobe scordat about 3.30, and Haughton, The K.C.C. had-a-big-task mercantile, since the flag, commerce and increased as required by the expansion of enterture without a consequent and equivalent in. another heavy rain-storm would probably have before them, and despite the extraordinary col beco appreciated, but the local team followed lapse of the side in the first innings, there were colonisation protect and are inter-dependent prises. What the business of the company will crease of revenue and provided the conditions opoo each other. The gunboat Macau, which be remains doubtful, Cement and bricks are of the issue are such as to in no way hamper on, and were no more fortunate in the second those who believed that there was a possibility
inpings that in the first, it was a very one-sid-of yet making a good game of it, even though riving from Hongkong. For the samA TURKONS has just bena chrizlened in the waters of this manufactured in China by Germans Railway the irade of the Colony.
as were advanced in my letter of the rat instant With regard to the Memorandum of the Hon. ad game, but at the same time very interesting, a win was too much to expect. Within four friendly part, prompts this current of patriotic sleepers will probably be the principal material
The captain of the Hongkong Gorrison team 'minutes of the start, however, the first wicket In reference to the quarantine restrictions im- thoughts which affirme urbi et orb that the supplied by Japan. That we cannot supply the Colonial Treasurer dated 5th June, 1909,
won the toss, and decided to read his men in went down for 3, and with that wicket wani. | posed by Singapore on this Colony, my com rejuvenescence is still possible of the Porto-coolies goes without saying. We can supply and enclosed in your letter above referred
mittee consider that no adequate reason ́exists guess race, that great race of moritime glory Japanese railway experts, but their number is to, my committee are of opinion, in the case of to bat, and at ro.20 Beasley and Green opened down most of the hopes for a strong stand by par excellence, who arstwhile shadowed the too small to count for anything, It may be a Government Note Issue, that the issue and for the visitors agalost Mollisos and Nicoll, the home eleven. Wilson and Weekes made for the action of the Port Authorities of Shang-
a steady stand for about a quarter of an bai, whole world with the science and intrepidity of possible to secure the employment of Japanese redemption of the notes should be undertaken Beasley hitting two boundaries in succession her valorous sailors from the noble in assistant exper's. Ta building bridges and ton-by the Government, that Government officials off Nicoll, white Green followed with another 4 hour, until Wilson's wicket want down et fant of Sigros to the valiant Vasco da nals it is too expensive to employ European should be in charge thereof and that the coin off Mollison. Both men were batting carefully 4.15, the score now being 21 for 2 In the Gama, Bartholomeu Dias, Pedro Alvares experts, while on the other hand Chinese ex and/or securities held against the circulation for some time, and suns came slowly, until very next over, Weekes was dismissed for For this should remain in the hands and be entirely Beasley was tempted to hit ona off Mollison 13, the third wicket going down in twenty Cabral, cic, and with the unsurpassable bravery pets a hot sufficiently trained. of her soldiers, always heroic and enduring reasons Japanesaexperts will likely be employed, under the control of the Government. It would and was caught by Hudson, the first wicket five minutes for 23. With the exception of With special reference to the Macau I would The Kokuin says-At to the proposed therefore be necessary for the Government to falling for 4 after thiny mivutes' play. Haugh- a stand by Mollison and Smith, and later by too next partnered Green. but his stay was Hudson and Kibble, the visitors had all the say this vessel, especially bail for the City of syndicate to supply materials and assist the con arrange for a Department to issue and redeem
very short. He made a 4 off Mollison, and in play to themselves. Whatever hope Kobe the Holy Name of God and at the cost of the struction of the China Central Railway, it may the notes and to have a freasory of its own, **
The Colony occupies the patition of a finan- the next over was bowled by Nicoll, the might have had of making a strong stand was Provincial Exchequer, is at the same time a be noted that preliminary plans were settled on useful factor in policing her inner batbagy, be- June 23 at a meeting of Baron Shibusawa and cial centre for the Southern Provinces of the second wicket falling for 53. Stepheus now dispelled by the failure of some of the most CAUTO by her special build she can enter and Mestes R. Kondo (President of the N.Y.K.), K. Empire of China, and large amounts in hard relieved Mollison, while Green took Nicoll's likely baismen to do anything at all. The clear the barrier at all hours; she is, I say, Okpra, R. Shirayuwa (Director of the Japan dollars are therefore liable to be imported or place at the other end. Batting was now Tary Hongkong bowlers were evidently not so easy the forerunner of a flotilla of vessels which, China, Steamship Co.) and J. Yamamoto exported suddenly. Shipments of several facs sinw, and after an hour's play So went up on the to play as they seemed to be and wicket after-Hon. Mr. A. M. THOMSON, little by little, will be built to form an exclusive (Director of the Mitsui Bassan Kaisha) with of dollars at one time are of frequent occurrence board, of which total Green had contri.uted wicket fell without appreciably adding to the Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Beccetary's Office, squadron for the Colony of Macao and will the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs and the and it is on record that only some three years just half. At 11.30 another change was made score. Stephons was bowled. Brst ball, and form at an early date an important factor: Chief of the Political Bureau is the Foreign aga out steamer brought $14 lacs while more in the bowllag, Turnbull taking Green's place Turnbull skied a ball from Baird with fata!
5th July, 1909) fa the determination of the problem with res Office. The syndicale anses out of the so recently $15 Isca were exported in one steamer. at the Pavilion end and a single-by-Garnett consequences. Mollison played a short but
Siram directed to acknowledge pect to the dafances of Macao and its depend- called Japan-Chine Enterprises Investigation | It may consequently be inferred that consider completed Hongkong's century. After an hour dashing innings, and during his twenty minute encies. Even more, figuratively speaking, she Society, which was organised three years ago. able variation will take place in the amount of and a quarter's batting Green made his half-stay at the crease knocked up so runs. With of your letter of rat and is the dawn that breaks in the new, horizon of Its capital will be one million yen at first and notes in circulation: in fact the difference be century. Wenkes now relieved Stephens, and Dr. Smith, these two actually doubled the subject of the Imposition of quarantiney
tween the highest and lowest average monthly, Green, who had been playing a very carefal Kebe score. Mollison's so included four 4' tions at Shanghal and Singapore on the beloved land of my bình; she is the hope its regulations are now being drawn up. that revives lukewarm hearts, disillusioned and Political issues are very little concerned in the amount of bank notes in circulation, according game, made 4 of Wesses sending the visitors and six 2's, and was the only real display of from Hongkong and to said the unbelieving; she is, la short, yet another proof questions of the Canton-Hiskow and Hankow to the figures published in the Government total to 120. In the next over Weekes captured batting seen on the Kobe side all day representations have been made to t
Garnett's wicket for 16, this making the third Hudson and Kibble' made a good stand ties at both ports in the sence desired in af many that the Portuguese nation yet fondly Szechuan Railways and the proposed Japanese Garetto was In 1905,
down for 130 Capt. Baird way Green's next playing very cautiously, as may be seen: lostern-I am, ac sevməyi 028,415 cherishes her far distant colony in China As syndicate has no political alm in ylew: The
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partner and during the time these two were from the fact that thay took twenty-two the representative of the people of Macho, syndicate's capital and its scope of action
together runs came rather more rapidly. Baird minutes, to knock op ten rons. A catch In 1907 whose loyal Senate. I have the hopour of being may be extended, according to the circum
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sent the second ball down, from Woskessky, by Jones disposed of Kobe's last chance, and The Secretary, 2015 In 1908 the president, and as a patriot, And hopeful stances. Altogether, it is noticeable that Tapao
ward for the first, and only one-of sky, the Garrison team were isß victorious by the In 1999 (January to May) ...i 0,994747, dojenjal, vincerely believing/and-animated in mot now to be left out in the cold,
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My committes, in respectfully calling the attention of Bis Excellency the Governor to this hardship, feel assured that prompt action would result in the removal of the restrictions which are unnecessarily hampering the ship- ping of the port, and would therefore beg that His Excellency the Governor will be good enough to communicate with His Britannic Majesty's Consul General at Shanghal on this subject.I have dec
(gd) 8. A. M. WILLIAMS, Day Secretary!
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