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COMPANY MEETING.

Ualon lasurance Society of Canton Limited,

DIGE UMTA YACHT 114-ADMIT ƉZOHONOH IHT

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

OLIVING GERMAN

TELEGRAMS.

MOSLEMS AND THE WAR

(Reuter's Service To The Telegraph,)

April 20, 10.5 p.m.

PHOTOGRAPHS. DAIRY FARM NEWS.

Old Manoeuvre Pictures Used,

The Daily Telegraph says:~~-▲ glaring proof of the campaign of Io the House of Lords Earl Cilumny which the German Prese Coner said the Government is carrying on against the British would help to dispel any auspicis afforded by a recent number The forty-second ordinary ions the fosteras might have of the Illustrierter Kriegs-Kurier, meeting of the abarebolders of the Union Insurance Society of regarding our attitude towards a weekly collection of alleged war the Caliphate, explaining its view, photographs, with explanatory Canton, Limited, was held at the

Earl Crowe said: We are text in German, English, and offices of the company to-day at noon Mr. S. H. Dodwell presid from all who are entitled to speak precious production, which bears taking opinion as far as possible, Datch. Number eight of this present jag. Others

were: on behalf of the various sections no date, but was printed în Berlin Mestre, J. W. C. Bonnar, WI of Moslem opinion. But our and circulated in Brassels at the Fattenden, J. A. Plummer, Pattitude as to the fature of the beginning of February, oon- Holyoak, A. Forbea (Directors) Uliphate must be a matter for tains a photograph which is des 0. Montague, Ede (Secretary) the Moslem world itself. It is not oribed as "English Marines in Messrs. T. F. Hough, Ho Fook, for us to imposa a Caliph or even the baitles of the Yeer Canal. G. C. Moxon, G. T. Edking, forcibly to orgate a situation The English trg M. I. Nemozée, E. Ormiston, V. Apoar, H. C. Gray. A.

to escape

which would practically compel on sahip." The camera, we the choice to fall upon a par. have often been told, can never Lowe, E. J. Gritt, and Drticular individus. It is das to lie; but it is quite possible to

the Moslem faith, which is held give to a photograph a lying. by so many of His Majesty's legend. Unfortunately for the Babjecte, that in connection with alleged attempted escape of the

Sindere.

The Chairman: It now being past the hour for which this meeting time been called and there being a quorum present will ask the secretary to read the notice convening the meeting.

The secretary having read the notice convening the meeting, the Chuirmon faid :-

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IT

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the future of this great office there English Marines, precisely the WAR CRISIS IN GREECE. must be a free hand, as far as me ploture appeared in the possible, for those holding the faith, to unite in the selection of a successor to the Prophet.

Honours.

India in Parliament

London. Received April 21.

German monthly review Dis Woche in June, 1907. On that rcossion it was one of ten photo- graphio illustrations by Stephen; Cribb, accompanying an article

is

Resignation Of The Cabinet.

Greece has been plunged into the resignation

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.-

THE NATIONAL LOAN - OF THE THIRD YEAR OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA: SIXTEEN MILLION DOLLARS ($16,000.000)

and

should join in the campaign SUPPLEMENTARY ISSUE OF against Turkey.

London, Received April 20 Geathmen: The report bre

A Gazette announces that the by Naval Captain von Pustau ona crisis by beer in your hands for Bishop of Loudon has been made English Naval Marauvres," of the Venizelos Ministry on the

the past ten

daye, onda Kaight Commander of the and was described sa "Retire- question of whether or not she I trust you have found it interest Viatorian Order, and the post-ment in the Bost after a Repulsed ing reading; with your perinission humous honour of Commander of Attack." I will follow the usual procedoro the Bath has been conferred upon and take it, as well as be the late Brigadier-General Googh. Auditors' report, as rand, I have fret to deal with the 1913 work- ing account; despite the fact that in that year, as everyone will re member, trade was bad we beld our ground in the matter of premium income, while owing a smaller loss ratio we find our selves with the very handsome Belance of $1,222,202 91, which

we recommend should be dealt in

with as follows: To pay a final

enspense account, thus closing the

communication with

Mr. King then asked if there

EIGHT MILLION DOLLARS ($8,000,000).

It was the beginning of the operation against the Dardanelles SUBSCRIBERS to the above which changed the Premier, M. Loan are hereby notified that Venizelos, from a partisan of neu- the interest instalment for the trality to an advocate of war. He month of April amounting to impossible to doubt, that the great duly received by the undersigned feels strongly, and it is in fact Dollars One Hundred and Twenty Thousand ($120,000) has been majority of the Greek nation and brought to Loan Servico ardently supports his view that Account. Greece must show berself worthy in arma of the great heritage which this war seems to be opening to the hopes of this vigorous and ambitious people.

King Constantine, however, was unwilling to declare war, and the resignation of M. Venizelos fol lowed.

F. A. AGLEN, Inspector General of Customs, and Vice-Chairman of the'

Bureau of National Loans. Inspectorate General of Customs."

Peking, 14th April, 1915...

TO LET, TLET Nice

Flats of ROOMS, in Kowloon; suit

locality, Electric Light Water, Bathroom, Kitchen. Moderate

In such circumstances evidence The new Cabinet took the oaths rent, varying from $20 to $35.-

PUBLIC AUCTION:

Telephone accommodation.. Also declaration communicated to the Ruttonjes, Royal George Hotel. Press are as follows:

"For Greece after her victorious ware a long period of peace was an im perions necessity to enable her to work for the prosperity of the country.

"In these circumstances the observance of neatrality was im perative for her from the very beginning of the European crisis. Bat it was and always is her absolute duty to fulfil her, tresty obligations as an ally and to seek

THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on

SATURDAY.

com-

the Ist. May, 1915,

mencing at 11a.m., at his Sales Rooms, Duddell Street, A Large Consignment of

broideries.

Swatow Drawn Work and Em-

festure of the year, and what more, the chairman extends hopes Replying to a question by Mr. coming years (Applause).

of this being maintained in J. King, M.P, as to what measureA the Government proposed to collectively produces a record Gentlemen, I believe all this adopt in view of the a:titude of report, a report of great satisfac the House of Lords in regard to tion to shareholders, and such cir- to the question of a Coutoil for the comatarces one naturally thinks United Provinces, Mr. Lloyd of those who are responsible for George asid that Lord Crewe was the results. I am sure there is

the general desire to express appre Viceroy on this subject, and the ciais to the board, to Mr. Ede dividend of $20 per share. To Prime Minister was not prepared the Secretary, and other officers pay a tonns dividend of $6 per to indicate a possible method of end staff, and to heartily con share, To add to Sterling re-opening the subject is response gratulate them all on the fine pare £35,000. To write off pro- 10 further evidence of public results achieved in this time of perty Account $10,000, and to opinion in India.

and in the face of the risks war,

M. Gounaris is the new Pre- imposed on the underwriters by. mier, and his Cabinet will follow carry forward the balance of

was some prospect of re-opening a powerful and enterprising the policy pursued by M. Veniable for Europeans. Airy, in good to Underwriting $505,742.73

the subject before the end of Enemy and the general condizelos up to the stage when friction the war.

iors of hostilities (Applause). with the Crown occurred. year 1913.

There was on answer. These recommendations, I feel

> Exchequer Balances, eure, will be approved and en-

London, Received April 21 of the material appreciation ex- of office on Wednesday. dorsed by shareholders, especially

Great Britain's financing of the tended to the staff has an assured The terme of the Ministerial furnished Rooms.--Apply H. the addition to reserve, the war has been most successful. welcome. (Applause). growth of which fand is of the For example, the Exchequer

The interesting announcement utmost importande to our future balances stand at $100,200,000 is made that a fire department is well being, in so far that every as against £8,106,000 sterling in to be institated to be worked with year sees in extension in the field 1914. There was an excellent the marine account. The wisdom of our operations, and it is our beginning made by the sales of this decision bas doubtless ambition, as I feel sure it must be of Treasury Bills under tus new been carefully considerad. Amal youre, that our policy should offer security second to none. This is system, amounting to £9,431,000 gamation of fire and merine com

sterling in the first four days."

panies is not an unusual thing the first year on the working of

in these days and possibly in the which we have felt justified in maintained on the same scale when present circumstances opportuni- the payment of a bonus dividend normal conditions return; never-ties may be found for entry into to shareholdere, which marks antheless, having sounded a note the new sphere which would not epoch in the history of the society, of warning with a view to chock have been so readily available in and which we hope we shall be exaggerated expectations, I feel more peaceful times (Applaus). the satisfaction of her interests able to maintain in coming yoara. we can look forward to the futore I have much plebeure in second-wi.hout, however, compromising I speak with some confidence in with calm confidence. Our offi-ing the report and accounte respect..

the immediate care and staff one and all have, The chairman:-Proposed by future. We are instituting forgetting self, laboured ungrad myself and seconded by M

Embroidered Silk Craps and fire department to be gingly for your interests, in a Edkins that the report and

Pongea Dress and Blouse worked in conjunction with our manner of which Ioannnot speak accounts se presented be adopted.

Lengths Silk Shawls, Silk and| murine account. The opening of too highly, and your directors, in Those in favour, please signify in

Linen Lace Collars and Handker- this department is not in any addition to the voting of the usual the qsual way-again-carried TO1ET.On the 1st of May chiefs, Mandarin Coats, Carved

No. 27 Conduit Road, very | Sandalwood Fans, e o., etc. sense aggressive, but" is intended 15 per cent. bonus to the staff's unanimously. In accordance with to be used as a weapon of defence provident fund, have farther clause 80 of the Articles of Asc-three excellent bedrooms and 25 R. lls Ponges Silk.

larga diaing and drawing rooms,

* Also to conserve the magnificent basi- given its members au honorarium ciation, Mr. P. B. Rulfork and bath roo well furnished. On view fr, in Friday, the 30th neas which we have built up. We of one month's salary in cash, Mr. W. L. Pattenden retire, but throughout. Apply to:-Mesars. inst. hope later to make an annoncee and my solleagues and I feel that for themselves for relection, PEROY SMITH, FETH & Catalogue will be issued. ment as to the date on which the our action will meel with your Mr. Dough:-I-beg to propose FLEMING, TEA

TermsCash on delivery, fire department will become unqualified approval (Applause). the re-election of MP. II Holy AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN

GEO. P. LAMMERT; active and Iconfidently hope that Before proposing the adoption of ook and Mr. W. L. Pattenden as

Auctioneers, our present shareholders and con- the report and accounts, I shall be directors. tricators will extend to it a full glad to know if any ebareholder Mr. Ormiston: I beg to second.

NOTICE measure of support. Torning to wishes to ask any questione. There The chairman:-Proposed by

UNION INSURANCESOCIETY 1914 working account, you will being co questions gentlemen, I Mr. Hough and reconded by M.

OF CANTON, LTD. notice that the premium income beg to propose that the report and Ormiston that M. Hlycak and

"KALOMO"

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. shows an increase of nearly three socpants as presented be adopted. Mr. Pa terrien be re-alerted millions of dollars.

Captain F. P. Swinney, having Afical Dividend of Tweaty Mr. Elkins said:Gentlemen. discolors: those in favour plese arrived from the above Port, Con Dollars and a Bonus of Vive Losses paid daring 1914 The report and accounts must signify in the usual waygainst sinees of Cargo are hereby Dollars per Share for the year amount only to $2,200,714.09 have been received by the shire-rried unanimously informed that their goods are ber 1913 and an Interim Dividend of leaving

balance of hlders generally with marked The chairmen-The Dexting landed at their risk into the Thirty Dollars per Share for the $4,991,440,63, out of which we satisfaction, and I am sure we are business is the election of audi Godowns of the Hongkong and year 1916 will be payable on recommend the payment of an all gratified with what the chair-tore. Mr. AR Lowe and Mr. G. Kowloon Wharf and Godown Friday, the 23rd instante Interim dividend of $30 per man has had faithor to tell the Bernard Browno refile but iffer Company Limited, Kowloon, and Warrants may be had on ap share and a bonus of 20 per cent. meeting with so much confidence. themselves for re-election... stored at Consignees risk and plication at the Office of the to contributors of business on He has clearly set forth the Mr. Moxon: I beg to propose expense.

Society on or after that date, una All broken, chafed and damag-

By Order of the Board, bonus terme this will leave a marked progress of the society the re-election of Messrs. A. R.

C. MONTAGUE EDE. bilance of considerably over four and the growth of its revenues: Lowe and O. Bernard Browne as ed goods are to be left in the

Becretary. millions of dollars to be carried these have been brought about auditora for the euening fear at a godowns, where they will be

examined on Friday, 30th Hongkong, 23rd April, 1915. forward to meet ordinary and in two difficult years, the latter remuneration of $1,000 each per inst. at 10a.m. extraordinary losses arising from one, we have just passed thrcu zb, sanum."

B

to"

the hostilities in progress, unprecedented in the history of Mr. Apear: -I beg to scoond Gentlemen, these are brilliant rr- the under riting world as in its The chairman Proposed by sults, having due regard to the many other aspecte, and in such Mr. Moxon and seconded by Mr. dangers and difficulties which at oircumstances the results are Apuar that Messers, A R. Lowe marine and war riek bug indce brilliant as Mr. Todwell and C. Bernard Browne be re-elect tended nesa during the closing months has pointed out (Applause). The ed auditors at the remuneration of of that year, and I need hardly great position the society ban $1,000 each. Those in favour tell you, that as far as can human reached enables the board to re- please signify in the usual way ly be seen, we look forward to commend further, and eu against carried unanimously meeting you next year with a re- stantially, strengtheningita That is all the tusiness gentlemen, pors of which you will all approve, reserves, while there is a lader thank you for your attendance. inta are now rendy think it only right however to carry forward. Further the boargi

bad on application point out that results such as I have felt justified in initiating or bave, foreshadowed osunot be bonus dividend, a very pleasing at the cater clice:

dend.

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been appointed ACTING SEC- No Fire Insurance has been RETARY. effected

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