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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY AUGUST 19 1911

DAY BY DAY.

A. S. Watson & Co., Ltd. The world knows nothing of

ESTABLISHED Á¡D. 1841.

Wine and SPIRIT MERCHANTS.

WATSON'S

E

́VERY OLD LIQUEUR

SCOTCH

WHISKY

A Blend of the Finest Pure Malt Scotch Whisky:

For

its greatest mon.

There will be naglo of Crown land by public auction on the 28th inst.

No cases of plague, were re- ported during the 18 honra en ling noon to-day,

The French Mail which left Hongkong on July 18th was de- livored in London yesterday”.

A meeting of the General Committeo of the Coronation Celebrations will be held at the

on Tuesday next.

over 30 Years WATSON'S E has maintained the committee rooms, Supreme Court,

roputation of the FINEST SCOTCH WHISKY

in the FAR EAST.

WATSON & CO., LTD;

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.

Hongkong, 19th August, 1910.

DEATH.

Thongngements of the Bishop

of Victoria for Sunday next (the 10tl nitor Trinity) are:

TELEGRAMS."

THE STRIKE.

LAVERPOOL NEARING

FAMINE.

{T′ng "Telegraph" CORRESPONDENT

London, August 18, 6.40 p.m. The managers docline to any further concessions demanded by

the men's unions.

stations aro The

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London garrisoned by the inilitary. Grenadier Guards are guarding

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8am. Colebrate the Holy Come the post office. munion at the Poak Clinrch

11 am. Proach and celebrato

Liverpool is completely isolated

£1328,

at All-Saints' Church, Yau-mati and is nearing & faming.

6.30 pm: Proach at the Peak light has been cut off and blue

jackets have been landed.

Chaos reigns in Manchester,

On August 19th, 1911, at the Peak Hospital; Eowkun dosis (Chinese.) aged 55 years. Desily regretted.

Church

The object of this paper is `to`pitblish correct informaation, to serve the truth and print the news without fear or favour,

Cable Address: Telegraph, Hongkong.

Telephone: No. 1. A.B.C., 5th edition. Western Union.

The Hongkong Telegraph.

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, AUGUST 1911, 1911.

A WORD TO THE WISE.

ין

The

COMPANY MEETING.

The Hongkong and Shanghai

--Banking Corporation

ly in the

the two

precoiling lull yours. This bank is a shining example of Our holdings of rupes paper show the inauguration of a wise policy no material dinge during the rigidly adhered to and I hope it six moutlis, nor is there any al- will be continuo, so that in the toration to speak of in the figures days of adversity| we-ning""yot The ninety-seconlordinary under the heading of Console and live and have our being. In half-yearly general meeting of other Securities,

providing the whorewithal to phy the shareholders of the Hongkong-

Bille, discounted loans aid huidsomo dividends and in uda and Shanghai Banking Corpora tion was held this noon in the reds are almost exactly thedition, build up reserves, our City Hall, when the ninety-second me as in December, though managers assisted as they have Report of the Court of Directors go deal below the figure of a bean by uble boards of direc was submitted, Mr. C. Medhurst Year ago, while billsreceivable uretors, have never failed (Chairman), prosidled and there $80 nos higher than in low it is done, is to mo December and $43 Lacs over the to-day, as it has been to many WOre present:-Messrs. E.Shel-

in the past, a mystery, they im. 11. Armstrong, G. Bal previous June total,

have hoon doing it for a long One moro. item in the accounts och, A. Forbes, E. Friesland,

time, in good times and in bad . S. Gubbhy, C. R. Lenzmann, must refer to and that, is our

Tab, Hon. Mr. C. II. Ross, H. sterling reserve fund investments, they are doing it to-day, and long. Pinckney, D. Haskell, E. D. Hus. Our holding of console, amounting they continue to do it. Em se our thanks sro due to kell, 4. V. Acar, J. M. E to £1,200,000, was written down is board of directors and the Machado, L. Gordon Mackie, on the 31st Deceniber to what we whole staff of the bank who

Kat Ming L Aconsidered the safe level of 70.

have always soʻnbly safeguarded Gomics, E. Ray, J. W. Taylor, on 30 June, although the quo- ur interests. Llavo much plea- tation was only slightly above our A. Rodger, W. Dunbar, Wong Leung Hin, Ho Kim Tong, H. J. book valuation, we did not think are in seconding the adoption Buckland, A. Bryer, Dr. J. Wit accessary to provide for further of the roport and accounts,

The motion was carried un Noble, J. Arnold, B. M. Raymond, depreciation, as the decline apnimously. Ho Fook, Yung Hin Pong, han peared to be of a temporary

Mr. Hony Humphreys proposed King Yu, Chum Tong, La Choung nature, due largely to forced sales that the election of Mr. C. 8. Shin, H. L Denny's, H. Hum of the stock. However, since that Gubbay, Mr. F. Shellim and the phreys, A. E. Grillin W. H. dato a further decline in the price Hon. Mr., C. 11. Ross as difectors Polls, T. Pierce and The Yum Chis been experienceri und, if iliero The chief managor having read is a continuance of the present low

notion was unanimously agreed the notice convening the meating level, the stock will be written Mr. A. Bryer soconded and the the chairman said Gentlemen, own at the end of the current to. o report and necounts have year in pursuance of our beon in your hands for some time policy of keeping these invest- and I shall take them as read.

Your directors are pleased to

Chan

The Chinese Engineering and Mining Company, Limited. We are informed that the total outfast of the above named Birmingham and Hull. Thouring before you a favourable re Company's three mines for the

week onding 5th August, 1911, sands of sousídlo holiday makers amounted to 31,212.44 tons und the sales during the period to are stranded. 18,580.23 tons.

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Gamblers Fined.

Ten nen were charged at the Magistracy this morning with foodstuff+. playing "Ngau Pai" in a house in Ah Wing Street, Wanchai. A fine of $3 each was imposed on the delinquents.

Administrative Staff.

returned to duty on 15th unexpired portion of his viz,,(15th August, 1911, to August, 1911, is cancelled,

Typhoon Warning. We have received from the. Ann. Consulate General,

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The Tartar-General- Nows has rouched Canton from

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OBITUARY.

p.m.

„THE "TELEGRAPE" UDRRESPONDENT:

London, August 18, 6,40 Lord James of Hereford,

JAPANESE MILITARY

CHANGES

be confirined."

The Chairman-That is all the

nents well within the market-less, gentlemen. I thank yt u for your attendance. The dividend prica.

warrants will be ready on Monday,

CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

Lask Olin, a' Chinaman, was

There are two mutters to which port and feel assured that share. I wish to make a brief refer. holders will agree with them in ence. The first is the conch- Considering the result of the hull sion of the long drawn out your's working very satisfactory, nogotiations for the Huknaug The Criminil Sessions were re- Including $2,030,151.01, milway loan which, as you all sumebat the Supreme Court this The battleship . Warrior lins!

brought forward from last half, know, was effected in May lust, arrived at the Isle of Man with year, there is available in the and the loan, £6,000,000, recentoring, Mr. Justice Gompertz;

he Pulse Judge, presiding, Coneral Profit and Loss, a/o they fluted in oqual portions in

Charge of Manslaughter-i sum of $5,232,844.18, and I hope Amorica, England, Franco and you will approve of the following Germany not with unqualified listribution which we recom-ucces. The importance of this charged with manslaughter on mend:-A dividend of £2 per railway, which will connect the the 16th July last. Hon. Mr. C. sliaro; $5 lues added to the two great centres of Canton and

G. Alabaster Attorney-General, Silver Reserve Fund and the laskow, has so often been constructed by Mr. F. B. L. Bowley, Dalance of $2,038,774.39, toented on, and is so apparent Crown Solicitor, prosecuted. -Pri be carried forward. The divi-hat it is needless for me to

soner was undefended and enter- londe you have so long been traverse old ground by again on plea of not guilty. accustomed to receive represent a pointing out its advantages. Suf-

The following jury casempanol- very handsome return on our ficient to say that the The will

Fed-Messrs. A. Weill (foremnt), capital, and there is no doubt prove of grout value, not only to that the success of this bank the provinces through which. Lauritsen, T. Hanseu, F. K. Tata, G.-S. Rose, II. F. Bunje and has been largely due to the wise it passes, but to the whole oi

1. J. Robson. policy adopted in the past, and China and also to this colony.

The Attorney-General stated I hope the work will be pushed that the prisoner was cleurged with steadily followed, of building up substantiul reserves. You are through witli all possible speed,

The other matter is currency

manslaughter. Sometimes suchants now benefitting from that policy

fence was a very serious crime. Sometimes it was not, That chargo was inerely one of unlawful ela "g.. Prisoner and docensed were othmusicians: Prisoner had ong- ged the deceased as his substitute nd apparently the latter was not was entitled. A quarrel arose for. ffored his full wages to which he few cents and thero was a fight. Evidently the prisoner hack

luck deceased with his fist and · in his foot. Prisoner kicked the teceased. The fight took place 18 o'clock in the evening. De- 180 went home at 3 o'clock in was noticed he was dying. His the morning and an hour later it

lying deposition was taken in the presence of the prisoner Al- though there were no external

'inderendent News" ACANDY.]

rokis, August 19: Generil Okubo, Commanding the troops in Chosen, luis bevu placed on the reserve list, and

Probably, one the most startling articles that have appeared in the pages of Far Eastern periodicals is that-in last week's"National Ke-| || view. It appears over no namé, no smree is given; but-the-Editor of Lieut, N. J. Williams, A; S. 0., that magazine ussures his readers that the source, whones it was having obtained is unimpeachable, and taking that as an assurance of the truth, the state of things described is truly peculiar and shows what to, serious attempts are being made by Japan to create world wide 25 institutions of great use-to herself by reason of the information she may thereby gather, and in an article entitled "The Eastern Asis Co-oporative Association" the first description of such an institution is inde known, el what we might term the preamble thougkong, the following typhoon writer statos: A survey of the situation in Asia discloses the fact warning. The telegram quoted int og Empire alque, after the successful war against Chim and below was received from the

in no small degree and I am sure, reformi in Chiny. This diffent Russin, hau gali a firm footing in the world and is rankens a Manila Observatory at 12 noon :

it will continue to receive your complex question which lies first-class power. No European gwertures to interfore with Jupun. Manila, August 10, 11,41 am.

Hupport,

long been nooted, is now receiv But in the caso of the Chinese Empire the situation is totally different. Cyelone or typhoon N.E, of Lai-

There is very little in the ing the serious attention of the Our sleeping neighbour still lies dreaming and dormant; both the zon, moving W.N.W. high and low of that country are corrupt, and we fail to find any

Statement of Accounts calling Chinese Government and, I trust, for special comment; the varia- we may shortly see some definite means to help her out of her difficulties. Although during the

national and uniforfa citroney august and illustrious reign of His Imporial Majesty of Japan we the North that H.E. Shing Fun, General Ueda has been portions of the figures under the inove for the establishment of a have annexed Formosa and Kuron, we should not conclude that our the newly-appointed Tari-Co-sonally appointed by His Majesty must naturally take place from throughout the country. It is

different headings are such as national prosperity has arrived at its zenitir and he wontent with our neral of Canton, is reluctant to tako

time to time in the amalgama certain that the Chinese Govern present position. On the contrary, wo should aim at bringing up his post in Canton. He has the Emperor to succeed him.

tion of the balance sheets of our ment can count on the hearty co the whole Asiatic continent under our influence. In matters tendered his resignation, which

The installation ceremony took numerous branches and agencies operation of alt interested in relating to warfare, diplomacy, cominercend colonization, we has been accepted. Ife is now

in different parts of the world. China affairs in helping to bring should hold the paramount position and stand second to none and waiting for another post in the

place yesterday.

However, as customary, I will about this desired result. the means to do that, says the writer, is to develop a system whereby capital. It is reported that his

make a few comparisons between I shall not detain you longer; agents are sont into the various parts of Eastern Asia, who will successor will be 1.E. Fong Shan.

this, and the two previous stiter according to our custom I leave the review of frade and general collect and collate inforination of use to business inon and warriors

American Magazines.

HEAVY RAINS IN alike. In other words Japan is instituting a gigantic foreign secret

The American Government.

HOKKAIDO. service, for the avowed purpose of capturing the markets of China, in which the European is at present, paramount. The bombastic will hereafter ship magazines by assertion that no one dares interfere with Japan concerns as not a freight, instead of by sagalar fast whit. Every nation believes that it is superior to the others--even mail service. This change, which England does, and this is but anethor sign of the justifiable pride was suggested by the magazines that the Japanese have in their Empire. The articles of the asso-themselves, will result in enor- ciation are presented in part, sections having been unobtaimble, ap. mous saving to the Post-Oflice parently, but, those available show that business is not the Department. To meet the al-I INDEPENDENT NEWS AGENOY.) primary aim of the originators of the scheme. Nominally the ditional tune consumed in transit Association exists for the purpose of studying the traditions and magazines must be printed ear- customs of other countries for trade development; actually, it is lier than heretofore, "stated that the pulses of the Association is that of an important Canton Money Market

tent that has been undreamt of, and it behoves everyone to take warn-}

TRAIN SERVICE

SUSPENDED.:

Tokið, August 19,

› Owing iq the heavy rains which

The Royal cars in which the

Government Appointments

quents.

Our note circulation on 30th business over until the end of the June stood at $17,700,000, an year. But I would like to men- mustially high-figure-for-this tion, however, that locally-we-have- time of the year; this expansion experienced exceptionally dull injuries, there was rupture of the would seem to point to a better times of late, and I regret to any kilney owing to internal injuries. demand for money, due to im that the hopeful outlook referred if the jury were satisfied that the proved business conditions, but to at one last meeting hus not unfortunately, the stato of trade bron realised, so far as Hongkong injuries were inflicted by the generally in South China does concerno. I hope on the sonor, then they must return not warrant such a deduction; the occasion of our next meating, the verdict of guilty, most reasonable explanation ap report from the chair, will record The jury returned a verdict of pears to be, that owing to the recovery from the depressed state not guilty after retiring and pri recent unrest in the Kwangtung rude ruling here at present,mer wasaccordingly discharged. Province and consequent curtail-

Before moving the adoption of front of credit, notes are being old instead of circulating freely or returning to us through the ordinary channels of trade.

Silver current accounts at There being no questions, the $109,494,590,38, are $10-1.2 dhairman proposed the, adoption millions Inter than the high of the report and statement of ac-University, a meeting of the June 1910 but about $4 Dr. J. W. Noble seconded and water mark reached on 30th counts as presented.

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the report and accounts as pro- ented, I shall be pleased to an- swer any questions you may put to the Chair.

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THE FORTHCOMING

-- UNIVERSITY FETE.

We understand that in conneo” tion with the fole that will be held next year at the Hongkong

Wednesday afternoon, when H.T.. working committee was held last s

the Governor occupied the chair The object of the fate is to raise funds for the early opening of the hiversity, and we understand

adjunct to the General Staff for collecting information on matters As a result of the attempted ass have occurred in Hokkaidos the military and political. The military duties are to come first but it sesination of Admiral La Chan, train and bad to be suspended. is conceivable that the business side of the proposition will occupy a rumours of unrest are being eircu- pronment position. We do not write this with the object of ad- luted in the City. The Canton versely criticizing the action of Japan. She is only doing what money market is greatly affected, every sensible nation does, and our sole aim is to warn Europeans the customers are drawing their Crown Prince was travelling were merchants that a high form of organization is being perfected to be deposits from the China inks also hold up. a weapon of commerce as woll as war. In a previous article we laid and transfering all their money great stress on the mothails of the Japanese in Manchuria, methods, to the Hongkong bunks. The trado which show the best businosa finesse, methods which, under the exist in the interior in practically at a ing circumstances, no European can hope to contest successfully in standstill owing to the financial His Excellency the Governor millions above the December said: tlie long run. Then we pointed out that the governmont and mer-strain.

has been pleased, under instruc- total. Fixe:l deposits in In sconding, Dr. Noble said: chant's institutions were actually subsidising Japanese so that no loss

Woman Committed for Trial. tions from the Secretary of State Silver have ingrossed about $2 I rise with pleasure to second should be incurred when selling goods below cost price. There can A forty-year-old woman was be no doubt that, Jarman, is perfecting her diplomatic services to an ex-committed for trial this morning for the Colonies, to appoint Hugh 3-4.millions during the half year the adoption of the report, and

The feels and figures contained flair. Among the picturesque ing. The excellence of this instrument is all the more enhanced by on acharge of alleged kidnapping. Adair Nisbet to be Registrar of and 51 14 millions higher than secounts of the Hongkong Bank that the fugetion will be a grand the unswerving loyalty, the passionate patriotism of the people and It will be remembered that the the Supreme Court, Registrar of 4 year ago, t Japan is forging a weapon thint will be of wonderful use to the Em victim who was stolen by the wo- Companies, Official AdministratorGold current accounts stand nt ) therein are indicative of good arrangements that are being man. piro. At present Japan has a great leal on her hands. Home mat man, a child, ou recognising his and Official: Trustee, and a Justice £4,157,000, against $1,729,000 mangement and the safe conduct is one we are informeil the win rear and £4,000,000-na: 31st] banking..., and, even of er- the mail from Government Houso tery are engrossing her attention, but they will be settled in time and grandfather who did not see of the Pesce, with effect from the in the correspond period 1st of the affairs of this bank. Of provide for the flumination of

in, greeted him with the words 15th instapt. 75 pho

December last, Gold fixed de-dinary banking figures, most to the University by many of leave the country free to advance in the markets of the Bost. Al-Hullo, drunken grandfather!" Prohibition of Non-Indian Oplum posits show a small decrease of of us know but little but Chinese interns, while a service ready she holds a good position and the present development

It is notified in the “Govern- £200,000 from the figures of the of rearven wo al know some-of rickslides and oliair, will bene shows that the progress he in making is the result which led to the woman's arrest. of carefully premeditated steps. The extent and scope of the organ- Hospitality Abused. ment Gazette" that in gocordance two previous half years. Bills thing, and the chairman has just arranged for at a small cost to the isation includes Chinn, Indo-China, Siam, Burma and India so that the night of the 17th July with instructionsreceived through payable are some $35 lacs higher told us and truly, that there visitors. Among the exlitbils the scheme is as comprehensive as can wall be the caso. As regards a Chinaman went to house No. the Inspector Cntrl notice is an in December, but $32 lace is no doubt int the success that will be on low are lo he n the secret intelligence side of the nuitor, we leave our readors to judge 487 in Queen's Road West, and horoby given that the importation below the figures of the previous of the bank has been largely large number of articles a of the value of a system which will gather information from was accorded a warm reception of Persian and Turkish and any June. Turning to the other side due to the visa policy adopted incurios from Europe and China, the countries mentioned. We leave it to the authorities to determine and asked to pass the night in the other non-Indiin foreign Opium of the account, nash, including the past, and steadily followed, of how far Japan shall go, and conclude with the last paragraph of house. He did so and loft early into China has been prohibited in doposited with the govern building up substantial roserves. the article

! next morning. But with his deby the Chinese Government, sneli ment against authorised and or These words.might be applied party of six gentleme

Móniin oro proceedin On the receipt of this document, Ministers and Consuls abroad parture, $200 belonging to his probibition to take effect on and exoras note irene, together with with profit to most of our com must report the details of their investigations of local conditions to liosta mysteriously disappeared, after the 1st of January, 1012. bullion in haul, and in transit pantes, for what is true as to banks, exhibition at Tuzin

Truly, a strange way of expressin

AH HARRIA stand at 874 millions against is equally true with respect to by the Mislima Mar

Siberia. ono's thanks.

Commissioner of Customs, 869 and $75 millions respecti companies and

the General Staff before the 14th of May. In the case of the Philip pines, special officers will be detailed for that purpose.

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