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LOCAL COMPANY.

WOUND UP.

H.K. & TERRITORIAL ESTATES TO LIQUIDATE,

CHINA LIGHT AND POWER CO.

RESOLUTION CONFIRMED AT

MEETING.

NO RETURN POSSIBLE. Company (1918), Limited

Mr. R. G. Shewan presided at an extraordinary general meeting of the Hongkong & Territorial Estnies, Ltd., this morning when & resolution to the effect that the Company's business be wound up voluntarily was adopted. Mesars, J. Fleming and A. Ritchie were ap- pointed Liquidators for the pur- pose of such winding-up.

Members of the Consulting Com

Scott Harston, E. M. Raymond and

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An extraordinary general meet- ing of the China Light and Power

held this morning in St. George's Building for the purposes of con- firming as a special resolution the resolution which was passed as an extraordinary resolution at meeting held on March 30, in regard to interest to be paid by shareholders.for money due to the Company.

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There were present Mr. R. G. Sir Shewan, who occupied the chair,

Elly Kadoorie,

K.B.E., Keith, Tse Tann-tai, A.

Thomas and N. Braga (Secretary).

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

MONDAY, APRIL 16

1928.

CHINESE PROTEST WOULD-BE ASSASSIN FIREMAN STEALS AT

IN MANILA.

LIMITED ENTRY IS RESENTED.

DESCRIBED AS ACT OF INJUSTICE.

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CONSUL IS PAINED.

Manila, Apr. 13. A statement by Speaker Roxas favouring the repeal of the present immigration laws ao as to limit the

ARRESTED.

ATTEMPT ON MARSHAL LI

RECALLED.

The Canton police claim the ar- rest of an alleged would-be assassin who is said to have made a desper ate attempt to assassinate Marshal Li Chai-sum in Canton some time last year by placing a mine in the Canton River in the vicinity of the Cement Factory at Honam, where Marshal Li then had his head quarters,

According to a Chinese report, the arrest was effected on the West Bund on Friday morning, shortly after the arrival of the Hongkong out, when the alleged desperado

A FIRE.

MONEY AND JEWELLERY IN HIS BOOTS.

PRIVELEGE ABUSED.

An exemplary sentence was im- pased by Mr. W. Schofield at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning on a fireman, who, placed in a posi- tion of trust abused his priveleges by robbing an inmate of a house off Laichikok Road, Shamshuipo, of a quantity of jewellery while tho Kowloon Fire Brigide was busily

The defendant, Lo Lai-yau, (23), engaged in fighting a fire.

millee present were Messrs. (Director), Messrs. II. Dreyer, A. entry of Chinese into the Philip-iwas approached by a number of of the Kowloon Fire Brigade was Chinese twenty-cent pieces," ono T. G. Weall. The following share Bothello, A. I.. Shield, J. Toppin, forth vigorous protesis from pro-the Public Safety Bureau.

Apines to 6,000 annually brought detectives, who later took him to charged with stenting $32.40 in The man was placed on trial im-gold finger ring valued $5, a pair holders were also present: Sir, Coulthart, F. 3. Tavares, J.minent Chinese residents. fmediately and it is said that the of rattan bangles mounted Elly Radnorle, Mr. A. L. Shield, MDick, W. Lawson, Capt. R. D. Manila yesterday.

evidence showed that his return to with gold valued $2, a gold neck J. Toppin, Mr. A. A. Botelho, Mr.

Mr. Kallung Th. Chinese Consul Canton was in connexion with the chain valoed $1 and a pair of gold I. W. Shewan, Mr. L. Kadoorie, Mr. A. Keith and Mr. A Braun (Scerel

The Chairman said: The initial General in the Philippines, when engineering of a further outrage ear-rings valued $4, the property of a Chinese Ilving at house No, 2 ary). Mr. M. H. Turner, the Com- pinject for which this viccting has seen by a representative of the

of an unnamed street off Latchikok pany's legal adviser, was also at been convened in for the purpose Bulletin yesterday, vigorously pro-

Road, Shamshuino, the alleged theft the meeting.

of considering and, if thought fit, tested against the proposed legle

taking place shortly after ten o'clock confirming as a special resolution lation to limit the number

on the night of April 13. the resolution which was passed Chinese entering the Philippines an extraordinary resolution at as an act of injustice on the part the extraordinary general meeting of the Filipinos. held on the 30th ultima

Are All Orientals,

of

Chairman's Speech. Addressing the meeting, the Chairman said -Gentlemen,—At | the meeting of shareholders hof on 4th February last, 1 told you

That-resolution, as you will re- that your Directors were then con- member, concerned the alteration "If such a statement had 'come sidering how the present Company of the Articles of Association so from an American" said the Con- could continue to be run ander as to give the Directors a discre sul" it would not have mattered| the present, load of interest. Thir, tim as to the amount of interest very much. I would hear it in one however, I regret to say, was found they shall from time to time re-ear and let it pass through the impossible and Mr Elly Kadoorle quire members to pay in respect other. Their attitude towards the has not see his way to assist the of any call or instalment not paid Chinese is generally known. But I Company financially any further.on due date, and I now leg to resent it very much if a Filipino Sir Elly Kadoorie approached your propose the confirmation RS 11 says such a statement regarding Consulting Committee with a view special resolution of the said the Chinese. We are all Orientals to purchasing the landed property extraordinary resolution, namely; and we must treat each other as

"The Chinese have been here

of the Company and then ageori- That the Articles of Association (súel. ingly had the properties valued by 1 of the Company be altered by add- an independent surveyor, Mr. Geo.ing to the end of Article 19 the for centuries," the Consul said, W. Grey, who placed a total value following words: of $2,078,380.00 on them, at which

price Sir Elly Kattonrie purehused "Or.as from the second day of the property, leaving, however, April, 1928, at such ather rate of the amount of 8816,620 owing to interest as the Directors may from him by the Company, against time to time determine."

which the remaining assets are practically nil. Under these cir cumstances, there cannot be any

I shall be glad if some share holder will kindly second that. Mr. The Tsan-tai seconded, and the resolution was carried unani- mously..

EXCHANGE RATES.

return to shareholders, but I trust that you will agree with me that there was no other course open to fus but to call this meeting with a view tu liquidating the Company. I now bug lo move the following resolution as an extraordinary re- aolution: "That it has been proved to the satisfaction of this meellag that the Company cannot Paris

Brussela by reason of its liabilities continue

Amsterdam its business and that it is advis

Berlin able to wind up the same and ac-

Copenhagen cordingly that the Company. be Vienna wound up voltarily, and that Helsingfore John Fleming and Archibald Lisbon Ritchie both of Chartered Bank Bucharest Bulking, Victoria, Hongkong, heBuenos Aires appointed jointly and severally | Shanghai Liqullators for the purposes of Yokoha auch winding-up."

New York

Mr. J. Scott farston seconded, | Gedeva and the resolution was carried un-Milan

Stockholm animously,

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AMMUNITION, ON A

JUNK.

WOMAN'S PLEA OF NO AVAIL

Prague

Madrid Athens

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never

"and their contact and association with the Filipinos have produced any had effects; on the contrary, the Filipinos have ac quired a great deal of benefit from the Chinese. For example, the Filipinos have learned the habit of thrift from the Chinese, a trait which all nations should possess if they aspire to become prosperous.

It Palns Him.

"So it pains me," the Chinese Consul continued, "when I hear statements, such as that given by Speaker Roxas, because they give London, Apr. 15.

the impression that the Philipinos 3491 are devoid of gratitude. I do not 12.11 believed the Filipinos to be such." Commenting on that part of the 20.415 .18.20statement of Speaker Roxas where- 34.725 in the legislative leader said that 19the Chinese should be excluded to 24 protect the integrity and national 780 life of the Filipinos, the Chinese 2/42 Consul pointed out that the move is 1/11.17/2 much too late. He sail that most 4.88 11/32 Filipinos had Chinese blood in

Hongkong Silver (spot and forward)

-British

.47.13/16

.34.34them and the least they should do. .92.50 to show their respect for thelr) 18.175 ancestors was to maintain a spirit .19.20 of friendliness toward the Chinese, ..184% individually and as a nation.

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5,59/81)

Not Many Come.

ON POLAR FLIGHT.

General Nobile, who has left on the first stage of his

light to the North Pole,

FAIR WEATHER TO CONTINUE.

To-day's Observatory

report .4/5.31/52 "One thing which I wish to do," states:The anticyclone is central .....2/0% he went on to say, "is to corrett over S.E. Manchuria. The depres- 26.5/10 the impression that many Chinese sinn has moved to the Bonins, An- Wireless. come here annually. The truth is other has formed over North Chinn, these coming here are returning The forecast up to noon to-morrow Chinese. I mean to say that they is:-North-east winds, moderate; Pleading that the contralund This morning's Harbour Offs are residents of the Philippines fair.. had been left as a legacy by her reports gave 18 arrivals and 12 de-and have only gone to China for

Miss E. Fiddes, the senior lady husband who died early in the partures, with British holding top vacation or for business purposes.

few teacher at the Diocesan Boys' year, the mistress of a trading place. Tumage was good, but Bri- venture to say that very junk, who was charged before Mr. fish cargoes were poor. Of through Chinese come here clandestinely." School, who has been on the staff W. Schofield at the Kowloon Magis- freights, there were only eight re- The Chinese Consul also pointed for ten years, left the Colony on trary this morning with being in gistries of the 18 arrivals, five of out yesterday that many Chinese leave on Saturday. Mr. D. Traf- possession of a rille and 117 rounds these being British of three figures residents in the Philippines have ford, who was on the staff of the school from 1920 until 1925, re- of corresponding ammunition, a each. Japanese carried the high-

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turned from England on Friday. Smith and Wesson revolver and est curvo of the day, with Nor- 40 rounds of revolver ammunition, werfan the next best.

¦ claimed that the arms had been'on

the junk for some years.

Sergeant Fowler, who made the Mr. G. Buchanan, Chief Engineer arrest, said that he visited the de-o s.. Sui Tai, of the Steamboat fendant's junk whilst it was lying Company, has resigned, to take up off Cheung Sha Wan, In the appointment with the Green Island

The re euldele, he found the revolver and Cement Works of Macao. ammunition, while in another art signation will take effect from Fri- of the boat the rest of the con- day next and Mr. Buchanan will be traband was found.

succeedal by Mr. T. Harman, who The defendant said that she had returned from leave last week.. only come to Hongkong from the interior two days ago and was A Chinese youth was fined $4 ignorant of the regulations. The by Major C. Willson at the Central. arms and ammunition had been left Police Court this morning for fall. by her deceased husband who had jing to pay for a seat at Blake. Pior had them for several years. The and for using abusive language junk Itself had been in the Colony towards the Indian constable on but twice, including the occasion duty there. when it was licensed,

A fine of $280, with the usual alternative, was imposed.

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"The engagement of Mr. W. Thomson, of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Shanghai, and Miss Elaine Phillip po, is announced.

A royal tomb under 40 feet of mud has been found at Ur by the joint expedition of the British A most enjoyable whist drive Museum and the University of was held at the Kowloon Bowling Pennsylyanin. The main riches Green Club's pavilion on Saturday of the tombs were carried off thou night, this being the first of the sands of years ago by grave rob- series for the year. The prizes bers, but they left several remark- were presented by Mrs. D. Harvey, | ablo' articles, among them a set the winners being:

of fino plaques from a gaming Animal Ladies.-1st, Mrs, Lawson; 2nd, board engraved with Mrs. Purslow; booby, Mrs, White. acenes. The tomb had three cham

Gentlemen-1st, Mr. C. P. Bond; bers, all built of elone and roof- 2nd Mr. A. Hevey; booby, Mr. Oed with a corbelled vault of lime- E:Stewart.

probably the oarliest of the royal tombe found by the expedition.

The next drivs is to be held on

the 28th instant.

stone rubble, and was

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in the rumble sent.. Earliest recollection of the fellow, who always has to ride

The defendant pleaded guilty: Sub-Inspector John Dick in out- lining the frets of the case said: "The defendant is a fireman of the Kowloon Fire Brigade. On tho evening of April 13, just after ten o'clock the Brigade received a call io a fire at No. 1 of an unnamed street off the Laichikok. Road. The brigade turned out and at about 11.30 pm. Station Officer Saunders. went to tho first floor and a few moments later 1 followed him. He went to the floor next door, the two houses lending off a common stair-

case.

Hidden in Boots.

In house No. 2 he saw the fire- man (defendant) and I heard him hak, "What are you doing here?" Then I entered the floor and Mr. Saunders told the fireman to take He took off his fireman's boots.

off one of his boots and some jewel- lery fell out. The remainder of the jewellery was found in his other boot, I searched his person but found nothing.

One or two other firemen camo down the staircase and we searched them as a precautionary measure.

Continuing, Sub-Inspector Diel: said the complainant occupied the middle cubicle of the floor and after the fire he resorted to the Shamshuipe Police Station the loas of his money and jewellery. Ho was sent to the Mongkok Station where he identified the jewellery found in the defendant's boots,

The prosecution took a very seri-" ous view of the caso, praceeded, Sub- Inspector Dick, in-view of the fact that the defendant was in a position of great trust having easy access to houses.

His Worship: Have you got any thing to say for yourself defen- dant?

Defendant: No.

Sentence of four months' hard labour was imposed,

SWEDISH QUEEN'S

ILLNESS.

CONDITION IS CONSIDERED SERIOUS.

Stockholm, Apr. 10. · The condition of Queen Victoria, Be who is ill, has become worse. cause of her age, 65 years, her ill- ness is regarded as sericus, King Gustav and Prince William have gone to her bedside.

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