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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY AUGUST 21, 1909."

it is not agreeable duty to appear at the Police Court at all on any sccount, nor is it pleasant to be regarded as a vindictive tyrant of the oppressed. Again, it takes smart and athletic individual to catch the chair-beaters who by refusing a fare have SWATSON & CO., contravened-the-terms-of-their-licence, while it is equally difficult to identify the number of the chair. In the case of rickshas, these difficulties ate increased tenfold, owing to the superior ability of the pullers to make themselves scarce. When the chance does occur of identifying the coolies, it is only the few, as we have said, who will proceed against the bearers and pullers by legal process for the reasons we have stated. Mr. Mowbray S. Northcote was therefore render ing a public service when he hated two chair coolies before the Magistrate yesterday and went out of his way to see them adequately punished. A fine of $7.50 each was by no means harsh or unmerited, for it is common

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A COOLIE,, in the employ of Messrs. Lane, Crawford and Company, was caught in the act of removing a piece of bacon from the atora yellarday afternoon. On being charged

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sentence of three months' hard labour was passed.

Or the $300,000 required to erect the projected new Cantonese hospital in Slugspore, it is rumoured that Siz0.000 has been promised and that of this sum only $60,000 is actually in hand including $20,000 raised by the recent performances of the Selangor Chinese amateur dramatic company. » -

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HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI. BANKING CORPORATION,

HALF YEARLY MEETING,

The Chic! Manager having read the notice convening the meating,"

you would like me to refor, though it is not one Hongkong Policemen

that affects the accounts now before us, t

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Murdered.

Shortly before ason yesterday a report was made, by two coolics, at the Tai Po Police Sta- tion, to the affect that two Indias “policemen had been murdered by robbers on the roadside some eight miles - away. The coolies alio

stated that they had to den for their lives.

It is needless to remark that the police officam proceeded to the scene of the iragady, and near the Luc village they found the bodies of the officers. The body of an Indian sergeant, by name Kurram Deen (Nó. 617) was found lying on the roadway, severely hacked. The man had been dead for soms hours. His body was cold and stiff with rigor mortis, and it was clear at first sight, that he had been murdered, and murdered in a most horrible manner.

You have no doubt noticed the announce ment that on behalf of the Bank your Directors have agreed to subscribe $50,000 to the propos

KILLED ON THE ROADSIDE, The ordinary hall-yearly meeting of the ad Hangkong University conditionally upon the shareholders in the Hongkong and Shanghai full amount required for the Endowment Fund

DASTARDLY CRIME BY CHINAMEN NEAR Banking Corporation was held at the City Hall, being forthcoming. Without desiring to enterinto

AU TAU. at poos, to-day, for the purpose of receiving the the controversy asto the desirability of a Univers report of the Court of Directors, together with | sity at all, I would point out that the proposition There has been smother grim murder comi- a statement of accounts to goth June, 1909, has been most favourably received by the Chi-mitted in the Now Territory-a murder of a The Hon. Mr. W. J. Grosson (chairman of beso, including the highest officials not only in most brutal character nod one which is an- directors) presided. There were also present: Canton, but also in Pakting, as is demonstrated precedented in the annale of crims in this |--Messrs. H. E. Tomkins (deputy chairman), J, by the way they have come forward with sub- Colony,

W. Bandow, E, G. Barrett, Q. S. Gubbay, W.scriptions, and if you'will' reflect on the posi Helms, C. R. Lenamada, E. „Sheilim, R. tion held by the Bank in China and its inti- His Majesty the King has not been advised to Shewan, H. A. Siebs, H. A. W. Slade

mate financial relations with the Chinese Im- exercise his power of disallowance with respect (directors), 1. R. M. Smith (chief man-

perial Government for so many years; 1am to Ordinance No. 4 of 1909, entitled an Ordinager), Ho Fook, L. Beriadoague, J. M. E. sure you will recognise that we have acted in ance to amend the Wireless Telegraphy Or Machado, W. Duobar, W. E. Clarke, W. H. the best interests of the Bank and will approve dinance 1003; and Ordinance No. 1 of 1909, Furcell, A. Findlay Smith, Ho Kom Tong, A. of our action accordingly." (Hear, hear, and- cutitled an Ordinance to amend the Public H. Ough, W. H. Wickham, W. B. Pottu, J. W. applausa.) Health and Buildings Ordinances, 1903-1908. C. Bonnar, J. Barton, H. N. Mody, T. 1. There being no questions the Chairman GENERAL Sir Dighton Macnaghton, Probys, Rose, H... Percy Smith, E. Mitchell, J. F. moved the adoption of the report and accounts, Mr. W. Dunbar said:—I have much pleasure who is about to relinquish his office as Keeper Cox-Edwards, Hon. Mr. Murray Stewart, knowledge that these coolics are connected of the Privy Farse, has in retrospect a long and N. M. H. Nemazee, R. H. Crofton, S. 1. in seconding the adoption of the report and ac- with guilds or societies which guarantee the distingunbed military career.

Michiel, P. C. Potts, 'T, F. Hough, F. Paget counts. The balance sheet reflects great credit Bora in 1833, members against loss should they have the he entered the Army, sixty years ago, and in Hett, Lau Pup Chiu, N. J. Stabb, A. F. War on the management of the Bank, for during misfortune to be brought up before the, 1888 became a General. Sir Dighton Probyo rask, T. M. Kooit, F. G. Carroll, H. C. Joas, these dull times it can be no easy task and I Court. What we should like to see served throughout the Indian Mutiny, is China Chun Tong, Wong Leung Him, A. Forbes, W. am sure shareholders must feel highly pleased the Magistate do in to endorse their is 1850, and in 1872 on the North-West Fron Taylor, P de C: Marries, W. C. Turner and Aat the disposition made of profits and will cor dially approve of the donation to the proposed licences, so "that "the second. or tier. As Comptroller and Treasurer of the Bryer,

University. (Applause.) third conviction for a like offence they should Household of his 'Majesty when Prince of bave. their licencer willdrawn and if the Wales, be won the esteem of bis Royal master and mistress, and the King presented a charm. circumstances warranted they themselves

ing residence to Bir Dighton within the gates should be deported. We believe that the of the grounds surrounding Sandringham, Magistrates already possess the power to take such action as that indicated but at the 'mo-

THE negotiations for the issue of the Oraka ment we do not recall an instance in which Shoses Kaisha loan of Y1,000,000 with the Fifteenth Bank have been successfully con the benchy has taken advantage” of their au-

cluded. The rate of interest is agreed upon at thority in this respect, more's the pity. So

7 per cent, at a minimum issue price of Y97. long as the, coglies know that the payment the bonds to be redeemed in seven years after of their fines is assured and that nothing outstanding two years. The steamers and further will happen so long will they continue landed property of the company are to be REFRESHING. to pick and choose their fares, keeping an mortgaged under the Trust Law with the Credit eye for the over-generous passenger who Mobilier, Limited, which guarantees the loan, The Japan Chronicle is informed, that these spoils the market by overpaying them.. Wit bonds will not be placed on the market for sub ness the excitement there is among the chair scription. The money raised is to be used in bearers and ricksha pullers when the Ameri

[phit payment of the two steamers being built can fleet is io port and the sailors are allow for the Tacoma line. No more money is re cut shore leave.. An American bluejacket quired at present for the projected extension isol allowed to be a pedestrian even if. he of the company's business would, for the simple reason that the coolies The story revived by a semi-official Lisbon know they have an open-hearted soul topiper about the engagement, or prospective deal with who will not haggle over a ten-cent engagement, of King Manuel to the Princess piece. One other reara: we would make Alexandra, elder daughter of the Duke of Fife, is not my intention to detaio you on this and that is there should be some sort is not apparently in accordance with fact. But custom for Banks only to hold meetings annual of regulation to prevent ricksha pul such a marriage would be attended with a rather lers declating to Europeaus whom they remarkable addition to the titles of a future, and, though our Deed of Settlement calls for King of Portugal who might be born of it. meeting of Shareholders twice a year, I think

the one held in August should be mainly coo

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The Chairman proceeded to read the report, at the conclusion of which he said : –

Gentlemen-In laying before you the state- ment of Accounts for the past half year, I am usable to report any marked improvement in the demand for money for trade requirements; ease has bear the prevailing tone of the money markets throughout, and it bas been a matter' of some difficulty to find profitable and suitable employment for all the funds at our disposal, Under these somewhat adverse banking con- ditions, your Directors feel assured that the

be rece result attained will be received with geceral satisfaction.

Your Directors recommend payment of the asual dividend of £2 per share, and the carry ing forward to the currest balf year of ac Amouet similar to that brought in from last Account. In addition to this we propose placing 57 lacs, to the Silver Ressive Fund, and in bus adhering to old traditions, by contains to strengthen our position, I am confident we may look for your support and approval. (Applause.)

occasion with a long statement. It is the 'usual

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The motion was carried unanimously. Mr. A. H. Qugh proposed, and Mr. W. H. Wickham seconded, that the election of Mr. J. W. Bandow as a director be confirmed.

Agreed to.

The Chairman: That is all the business, Gentlemen, thank you for your attendance, Dividend warrant will be ready on Monday.

The meeting then dispersed.

HONGKONG WATER POLO SHIBED CUMPB1ITION.

SEVENTH ROUND.

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Two Shield Maiches were scheduled to have taken place yesterday, but at the last minute the Lusitano Recreation Club foreited their game to the Corinthian Yacht Club. This is the first occasion. this year that such a thing has happened, as even much weaker teams than the LLC. have tuined up and faced such formidable opponents as the V.R.C: And C.Y.O., and much comment was passed over this withdrawal.

The Royal Engineers met the 97th Coy. Royal Garrison Artillery to decide their tie, win for the Sappers by 4 goals to nil. and after a pretty tough game, this ended in a

There was a severe cút on ble band, very. nearly reaching the ayes, and his left shoulder was chopped right down--a sight never to be forgotten, At the bollam of the ravins the police officers discovered the body of the other. man, Police constable Mohammed Khan (No. 377.) He also was chopped about the head Þand shoulders, ' He was mious his boots, and

evidently had not been dead for very long,

In order to follow the facts of this terrible; "tragedy' it is necessary to place the locality is the mind of the reader. Au. Tas in a town' twenty-five miles away from Hongkong, and nine miles from Tai Fo, and six miles distance from Castle Poak Bay, travelling in K-north» } easterly direction.

At an early hour yesterday morning lõdina police-sergeant Kurram Deen and Police-con stable Mohammed Khan lalt Au Tau Police Station belog the escort to sou to the safe de- livery at Tai Po of a box containing over $400 in cash, which was the annual Crowa rent of that district. The box of money was carried os a bamboo pole by two coolies, who are well known in the neighbourhood.

The party felt Âu Tau after six o'clock, the coolies carrying the box, in the manner already. described, while the Indian policemen marched alongside them.

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It is very natural that, Carrying a beavy, box silver ona or, perhaps, two stops, were made....... on the way, but everything went smoothly until the party arrived near Lam Chuen-a village near Tai Mob Shan, and half way

may deem undesirable. fares, that they The Princess Alexandra is the heir presumptive food to passing the accounts, leaving a raviow time to the tune of 6 goals to 4. Petersen between Au Taq`aud Tai Po-where they weren

available.

of trade and business generally to be made at the Urst instance, to her hairs Thus, a, Duker meeting in February, when faller data are of Fife and Marquis of Macduff might, for the first time, be a reigning, Sovereign at List and with the right, in virtue of these titles, to s seat in the House of Lords.

are already cogaged. It is practically of ber father's Dukedom and Marquinate, and impossible to dispute the coolie's statement, the succession of these titles would pass, in unless one is prepared to wait an indefinite time until his patron appears and even if the alleged fare does not arrive who is to prove that the puller has been toying with the truth. Especially is this the case at certain hours when assistants are leaving their offices, In Singapore they have an excel- tot system whereby a ricksha coolie may obtain a pass entitling him to declare that during certain hours, say from one o'clock tô three and from five to seven, he is not at the disposal of the public generally being en gaged by a private individual. Whether such a system would work in Hongkong we cannot tell; probably it would have to be greally, modified, but at least it might lead to a decrease in the raucous yells which greet the favoured Europeans whose generosity is known or contemplated.· ́

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LOCAL AND GENERAL. THE population of Pahang is estimated, at a more or less rough calculation, at 100,000,

The name of Mr, A. E. Wright has been added

LIQUOR LICENCES;

RESOLUTIONS BY MEMBERS OF COUNCIL.

A meeting of the Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council was held on the afternoon of Wadnonday, the 18th, at which the following

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resolutions were passed unanimously.

`(1) That a duty be imposed on all Foreign and Chinese alcabolic liquore imported and consumed in the Colony, Liquors supplied to ships, in unbroken cases for consumption on board, and liquors re-exported, to be exempt from duty.

(2) That Arrack and spirits of wine be treat

“ed as alcoholic liquors,

(3) That all licensing fees be based on a valuation of the soqual turn-over of the

business of the licenso

Assets and Liabilities, you will perhaps allow However, before turning to the statement of

jimo lo refér, briefly to the subject.

"The Boys' Ows) Club's, representatives iken met the "Buffs in a friendly match, and bad to acknowledge defect at the call of substitued White in goal for the Boys and this easily accounts for the big score against them, as being without experience between the posts shots that were sent in... he was unable to stop even, some of the softest

8TH ROUND.

88th Co. R. G. A. v 87th Co. R. G. A. B. O. C... .. L. R. C.

R. E................. 831d Co. R. G. A. C. Y. C............. 98. Buff.

•LEAGUE TABLE.

Played: Won. Lóst. Drawn Points. V.R.C... 77 0

We are still waiting for the long expected torp of the tide, It canno: be said that trade in the Far East is yet'in a flourishing condi tion, but there is promise of improvement in some directions, and res no cause for taking

pessimistic view. On the contrary, now from Ladia of the climatic conditions, upon

pends, is favourable; silk crops in both China which particularly in that country so much de and Japas are reported go be well up to, if not. C. Y, Code 7 above, the average; and new life has been Bus be infused into the Straits Settlements by the suc-B.O. C......... cess attending the cultivation of rubber, a pro L. R. C.....

RE......... 6 doct which bids fair to become a valuable and,

83rd Co., R,G.A. -6° I hope, a permanent addition to the exports.

́88th Co., R.G.A. 6 of that region.

These factors must all have a beneficial effect | 87th Co., R.G.A. 6° on the import trade, which has been in a more or less depressed state for a long time past, and, needless to say, any improvement will be wel-

(4) That in the event of the preceding resolu-comed by all who are interested, in Eastern

tion being adopted the issuing of adjunct commerce licences be discontinued.

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This is the story one of our reporters was told, as it was given by the "coolies carrying the money, box. "" As we approaching Lam Chuen, bound for the Land Office,'ai Tai Po, at about 8.40 am, "WO-IEW eight men-four, sånted at each side of the add road." They thought nothing of this and con-` tinued on their way; and no sooner had they attempted to pass, the men than they were tushed upon.

In the twinkling of an oys the robbers jump ed up and, having produced their choppers, they sprang upon the Indian' sergeant and with two strokes killed the man on the spot,

Thoir attention was next turned to the police constable, who also was brutally attacked with " choppers, Crawling to the side of the road the ́ unfortunate man—no doubt with the intention of getting back either to Tai Po or Aa Tan to report the occurrence-removed his boots to make the tramp easier, but he must have col. lapsed through loss of blood, which accounted for his body being found at the bottom of tha... TEVİDe.

While the attack on the policemen was be- ing made the coolies, becoming scared, dropped the box of money on the road, and cleared for Tai Po, which they reached an hour or two later. Having settled the officers the murderers

to, the list of authorized architects in thốt... (4) Thấty!! places where fiquons are sold by will notice that our Note Circulation shows, as dications that to boycott against the Japanese departed with the box of money. It is ballevad

Colony,

RULES relating to kerosene oil licences in the New Territories (excepting New Kowlood) ara published in the Garlic,

retail for consumption on the premises be required to take out licénces. (6) That as to the method of collecting the

import duties a spirit farm is undesirable. These resolutions were communicated to

ALLEGED RENEWAL OF JAPANESE BOYCOTT,

DEMEANOUR OF CANTONESE CHINESE.. The Japan Chronicis says:---There are in. is being renewed by the Cantonese Chinese as a result of the Astong-Mukdes Railway trouble. it had been hoped the agitation following on the Taft-marw affair had died away. The Nippon-maru, which left Hongkong on July passengers and a considerable quantity of cargo, and it was expected that the Chiye-mars would be even more successful. Unfortunately, the trouble in regard to the Antung Mukden Railway broke out at this juncture and seems to bave affected the Chinese in Canton and Hongkong, as the shipment of Chinese cargo "and"passengers by the Chiyo wenye was no

height.

The Hongkong Celegraph REGULATIONS made under The Theatre and His Excellency the Governor the following day, and current accounts are some 517 millions rotb, shipped a fairly good number of Chinese

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 1909,

THE DELINQUENCIES OF CHAIR BEARBRS,

Public Performances Regulation Ordinance, 1908, are published in the Gastle, Tux Viceregal Yamén of Manchuria has given permission for the establishment of a joint Chiscio and Japanção Race Club in Mukdep. CHINA bar entirely agreed to the Astung-Muk- den railway being reconstructed by Japan.

now.negotiating details at Mukden.

·SWIMMING.

We understand the "Buffs" are bolding their first Aquatic Meeting at the Victoria Recrea tion Club's anclosure on Friday, the 10th Sep. tember.

When a well known local resident goes LG The Chinese and Japanese Commissioners are Aquatic Meeting on Saturday, the rath prox,, į nochanged, but Gold corrent accounts shows better than when the late borćoli wAY

the trouble of bringing a couple of recal citrant chair coolies before the Police Court, on a charge of refusing hire it may be as As the construction of the Osaka Law Courts, sumed that he has previously suffered from destroyed la the recspot.fire, is a matter of urgent this form of contumacy. At some time of necessity, it is reported that temporary build. another nearly everybody in Hongkong hating will be begun immediately at an estimated

́çor of Y 100,000.

been made the victim of chair coolies and rickaha pullers who have hastily beaten INSPECTOR Langley, of the Water Police Sta retreat if they suspected that the destination|tion, charged a boatman before Mr. J. R. Wood, was' any exceptional distance from their in the Police Court to-day, with obstracting the stand.. And to be known or regarded as a Approaches to the Kowloon Wharf and Godown payer of the exact legal fare is to be practice Company's wharves yesterday, by dredging in ally ostracised by the whole tribe of "Gon the vicinity. A fine of $aj was imposed dollers," That is so in the case of Europeans THE Kirin Railway Preservation Society has in particular, although it is a known fact re-opened the whole agitation in favour of the that ricksha pullers, as well as chair carriers, Kirin-Kuangchengtze railway being laid by the are quite willing to accept without a murmur”

Chinese. This agitation hos failed, and the Society is now trying to apply the principle to

a reduced fare from their compatriots. Why

the laying of a railway from Kiria to Hungchun.

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The Corinthian Yacht Club also hold their first

and from the following it will be noticed that A very attractive programme has been drawn up:

1-Two Langths Handicap. ' (Open). 2-Boys Race (Age 14 nad under)(Opsa to

Members' so0E,

Boys, of Victoria and Garrison Schools). 3-100 yards Championship.. (Open). 4.—Ladies Nomination Race (C.Y.G.) 5.-Two Lengths Handicap (C.Y,C.) 6-Life Saving Competition. (Open), 7-Water Polo Match, (Open}, 8--High Dive. (Open), Entrance fees $100 for anch event Nos. 1, 5. 4, 5, 6, 8. Filty Cents for No. 7. All Entrance fees to accompany forms, filled in and address. ed to Mr. Guy, Victoria Dispensary, or Mr. McIver, Harbour Office. Entries close on Saturday, the 4th September, 1909,

LAMP LIGHTER'S DEATH.

fees will be payable to the Sanitary Department A coolin in the service of the Catholic Union, for the removal of a patient in an ambulance to Oaine Road, died yesterday afternoon from

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this should be the case it is difficult to jin- derstand, especially as the coolfes impudent- 17 is notified in the Gazette that the following ly demand "cumsha" even when excess fare has been paid. But when the licensed chair coolles go the length of absolutely refusing to accept hire, the matter becomes infinitely worse. Unfortunately it is not every one who has the time or inclination to spend a day at the Police Court in order to prosecute pair of defaulting coolics. In the first place

Javalo.

or from any private hospital or privule re-injuries he sustained in an accident. On Wed. nesday night last the coolie, while engaged in lightingose of the lamps in the grounds, fall off the ladder and fractured his skull, Ho was conveyed to the Government Civil Hospital and died, as alisady stated, yesterday. De- censed was nearly thirty years of age

(1.) A fee of Sa for any removal on the lower (1.) & fee of $4 for any such removal to or from any private Hospital or residenca sitante abire the feral of Bowen Road,

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they made for the frontier..

The bodies of the two policemen were re-. moved to Hongkong and the burial took place

this foreboot.

Kurram Dees (the sergeant) was thirty-two years of age, and had been in the Police Force far about twelve years, having joined from the Indian regiment. His compatriot was two, years younger, and joined the local Force five years ago. «

When the news was recaived in the Colony H. E. the Governor (Sir Frederick Lagerd) was promptly notified, and there is no denying that. it must have broken upon him as a very un- pleasant piece of news,

Detectives are scouring the New Territories, diligently in search of the murderers. Up to Dow no one has been arrested, but no stone will be left unturned to bring the offenders to book,

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Coming now to the statement of accoudis you

usual at this season, a considerably reduction from the higher total which always rules just before the Chinese New Year, while the amount of dollars deposited with the Government, as security, remains enaltered. Silver-deposits over the figures which appeared in the balance sheet last. June, and nearly $5 millions bigher thas on 31st December, which is largely attri- bulable to money being temporarily placed in Thin Bank, pending renewed activity in trade. Bills Payable are $15 lacs lower than in De- cember, but a similar amount higher than in Just. Fixed Deposits in gold are practically" a decrease of some £1,800,000, being about the 'amonnt mentioned at our last meeting as pro A Japanese passenger on board the vessel, ceeds of loans temporarily held by our London on arrival at Nagasaki from Hongkong via Office. This is reflected by the other side of Keelung, gave some particulars in an interview the acconst by an almost equal reduction in with the Asaki correspondent at Nagasaki. He Bills Receivable, as compared with the total said that while the steamer was lying at Hong. on 31st December. At that date the amount) kong, a dinner was given by the officers of the stood at a much higher figure than on any vessel, to which were invited Mr. Funatro, the pravlous occasion, which was chiefly due to the Japanese Consul at Hongkong, H.E. Changi large amount of homeward remittances carried. Viceroy of Liangkwang, and a number of by our London Office instead of rediscounted. the leading Japanese and Chinese' officials

Carb, and Bullion, in band and in transit, and merchants. He thought this had a good' together show an increase of $11 millions_effect in conciliating feeling between the Hills Discounted, Loxus, and Credits' stand at Japanese and Chinese, which had become of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Com Siry millions, an against $120 millions on 31x1 ruffled as a result of the Antung-Mukden Rail-pany, were pleased to meat the former genial way qonation. It may be noted that the, Chiyo Hongkong resident to-day. Mr. Mitchell ar December and 3109 millions on 30 h June.

Indian Government Rupee Paper; and Con-maru carried 128 Philippina labourers for rived here yesterday by the E, and â, kh soli, Colonial, and other Investments, are lower Hawaii,

Empire from Australia and is, passing through. than last half year, but some $3,000,000 over

A Nagasaki dispatch reports that the P. Hongkong, after having accomplished a brief iba figures of a year ago,

steamer Mongolia which arrived at Nagasaki tour in the Commonwealth, where he had to on the 12th instant from San Francisco via grant several Pross interviews. Mr. Mitchell Yokohama, carried 135 Chinese labourers returning from America. They appeared, it is attended the annual meeting of the Hongkong remarked, to be fafsenced by the Astang and Shanghai Banking Corporation this morn

in the Antipodes. Mukden trouble, for during their stay in Nagsing and was looking very well after the holiday saki they refrained from purchasing Japanose goods.

The only other-matter that I have to refer to is the opening of our own office in Canton. It has been apparent, for some time, that Railway and other business interçaw there, called for further local banking facilities, and you will use from the report that a Branch Office of the Bank was established on the 6th of last month. have no doubt that, in time, it will prove a valu- abls addition to our list of Agencies

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MR. ROBT. MITCHELL IN HONGKONG.

ARRIVAL YESTERDAY ON.8.8. "KMFIRE.""

Friends of Mr. Robert Mitchell, late manager.

[As far as it can be ascertained locally there FOR stealing a quenilly of paint, the prop are no indications of a renewal of the boycott of the Quarry Bay Shipyard, yesterday, a coolie Before moving the adoption of the Report and against the Japanese by the Chinese, in Hong was, in the Police Court to-day, given think bat wanka' hard labour and six hous la ska stocki- wużej, skera is a nabject to which I think | kong.-ZA, &‚K; T1