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THE CHARGE AGAINST MR.
MANNERS.
THE BUMMONS WITHDRAWN.
At the Magistracy on the 16th Jan. before Mr. T. Sercombe Smith, Mr. Ellis, who was ap pearing in another case, mentioned the summons charging Mr. A. S. Manners with riding on the Wongneichong Recreation Ground without permission of the Governor.
Mr. Ellis said-I received a letter this morn- ing from Mr. Tooker stating that it has becu decided not to proceed further with the case. The letter is unofficial and I do not know whe ther this has been done with your Worship's permission. I am prepared to go on with the case this afternoon.
His Worship-Mr. Tooker withdraws. I had a telephone message this morning.
Mr. Ellis-Then the proceedings are at an end?
His Worship-Yes.
INSULTING LANGUAGE IN THE POLICE COURT,
AN INSURANCE COMPANY SECRETARY SEN-
TENCED TO IMPRISONMENT.
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His Worship-I doubt that very much. : What do you want to appeal on?
Mr. Ellis--On a question of fact.
His Worship-You can appeal if you like on a point of fact. The Court is ent.tel to the respest of Chinese as well as of other people, I have hal to punish people before, and only the other day I fine Mr. Minhinnett $50 for wilfully giving false testimony here. I intend to maintain the dignity of this Court to the very best of my power, and that is the reason why I have considered it my duty to impose, a term of imprisonment on this man. I do not see for a moient how you can win the appeal on this evidence.
Leave to appeal was granted, def naut being erdered to find a surety for S500 for costs to prosecute the appeal, and one of 8500 come up for punishment if the sentence was confirmed.
HONGKONG HIGH LEVEL | TRAM- WAYS CO., LIMITED.
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[January 22, 1896.
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT AND A ENCY Co., LIMITED.
The following is the seventh report of the board of directors to the ordinary meeting of shareholders to be held at the Company's offices. Victoria Buildings, at noon on Thursday, the 23rd January.
Gent'einen.-The directors have now to submit to yon a general statement of the affairs of the Company and balance sheet for the year ending 31st Decenter;
1895.
The net profits for that period, including $34,447.02 balance brought forward from last account, after paying all charges, amount to $257,367.52. From this amount an interim dividend of $2.00 per share has already been paid, and it is now proposed to pay a fin dividend of $1.00 per share, making a total dividend of 8 per cent. per annum on the paid-up capital, and after writing off directors' and auditors ices, there remains a balance of $46,867.72 to be carried forward to the credit of a new profit and loss
account
DIRECTORS.
Messrs. X. A. Sie's and M. D Ezekiel now re- tire by rotation, but offer themselves for re-election.
The directors regret to have to record the death of their colleague, Mr. Poon Pong.
The eleventh ordinary meeting of the share- Mr. J. S. Moses having left the colony, Mr. M. holders in the Hongkong High-Level Tram- ! D. Ezekiel was invited to join the Band in his ways Co., Limited, was held on the 20th January at the office of the General Managers. Messrs. J. D. Humphreys and Son, Queen's Road At the Magistracy on the 12 January, before Mr. T. Sercombe Smith, Chan Tseung there were also present-esses. U. Ewens, J. Central. Mr. J. D. Humphreys presided and Fat, Secretary to the Man On Insurance Co..Orange (Consulting Committee). Hagt Buck. Limited, was charged with using insulting. H Humphreys, J. R. Michael, J. H Cox, A. language to Inspector Stanton in the presence; H. Manell. J. S. Hagen, G. Murray Bain, and of the Magistrate.
V.. E. Clearont.
The case for the prosecution was that on the 14th inst. a case of using fraudulent scales was heard in the Court. After the bearing the defendant loft in copy with Chan Tseung Fat, and as they wring out the latter used a very insulting express. which was presuma bly intended for Inspector Stanton who had; been giving evidence. The remark was heard by Inspector McEwen and P. C. 70, who were sitting near the door. The defenda:( went away and at a convenient time Inspector McEwen informed the Magistrate of what the defendant had said. His Worship told McEu to do what he liked in the matter and the indab was fetched from his office and bid the station, where he was charged. Defendant then saw Inspector Stanton standing outside. the Court and said, "I am sorry I said wh did just now; I know it was wrong, but you didn't treat me as a gentleman."
Mr. Ellis, who defended, called Inspector Butlin, who said that before going out of e station the defendant asked him for McEwa name and accused that officer of using the expression to him. Defendant further said that McEwen ought to be reported.
Mr. Ellis said the case was a trumped up one and that McEwen bad charged the defendant in order to get in first," as the officer was afraid he would be reported.
His Worship-What about the other wit ness--P.C. 70 7
Mr. Ellis-He is hand in glove with Me Ewen. The complaint was brought simply as a shield to McEwen, and the defendant would not have gone to Inspector Butlin if McEwen had not used the expression himself. Therefore the case ought to be dismissed.
His Worship I am quite satisfied on the evidence that this expression was used. I have the evidence of McEwen and the police con stable and they both heard this man use the expression. Then there is the evidence of Inspector Stanton that the defendant went nd and practically apologised to him for having used the words. I should have considered it only a gracious act on the part of the defen dant to have apologised to the Court for the way in which he had treated it. A fine of $50 for such an offence as this would be useless on a man in his position and I shall send him to gaol for seven days.
Mr. Ellis-Will your Worship allow the de fendant ont on bail pending an appeal, as it is a very serious thing for him ?
His Worship-I intend to make it a serious thing that is the reason why I have sent hin to gaol. A fine of 850 would not have touched him; it would not have been of the slightest use. Mr. Ellis My client has denied using the words, and he would have been the first to have apologised if he had used them,
"Ir. H. HUMPHREYS read. the notice calling' the meeting.
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The CHAIRMAN- - Gentlemen, you have doubt seen and cut cùmay, at and staten ent of accounts and y tu your permeson wh will take them as real. I am pleased that the results of the year's working again enable us to pay you an increased dividend, viz., of 6 per cent, as against 5 per cent, last year. The popularity of consequence of the improvements at the Com the tramway service has largely increased in pany's stations, especially at the ppper and lower termin, where the arrangements made for the comfort of the public are as complete and perfect as they can be made. These and the fiberal time table, without which residence at the Peak all the year round would be impossible. have steadily increased your returus ha da and will no doubt continue to do so in the future,
pleased to answer any questions. wo hope with improved results. I shall be
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No questions were asked and the CHAIR AN moved the adoption of the report and accou
Mr. Cox seconded.
Carried.
The CHAIRMAN-I have to annouce, with regret, the death of Mr. Poon Pong, and I scarcely think it necessary, unless you think so, to appoint another member on the Consulting Committee in his place. I therefore propose that Messrs. Eweus and Orange, who offer themselves for re-election, be re-elected.
Mr. MICHAEL seconded. Carried.
AUDITORS.
The accounts have een audited by Messrs. F. Henderson and J. . l'eter who retire but offer themselves for re-e'en.
J. J. BELL-IRVING, Chairman. Hongkong, 13th January, 1890.
31st Dec., 1895 Paid-up capital Reserve fund Accounts payable Balance of profit and loss account
31st Dec., 1895.
Cash
BALANCE SHEET.
LIABILITIES.
$ 2,500,000.00 1,250,000.00
442,681.03
157,367.52
$4,350,048.55
ASSETS.
1,850.01 2,512,624.12 1,797,736.54
Amount advanced on mortgage Amount invested in property Furniture account Accounts receivable
C.
3,366.79 34,472.09
$4,350,048,55
PROFIT AND Loss AccounT. 30th June, 1895. To interim dividend of 4 per cent. for the
half-year
31st Dec., 1895.
To charges account
To repairs to house property
To legal expenses
To advertising account
To fire insurance account ...
To balance to be appropriated as follows:----
Directors' fees
Managing directors' fees Auditors' fees
Final dividend of 4 per cont. for
the half-year
Balance to be carried to new
account
1st Jan., 1895. By undivided profits 1894
The CHAIRMAN-I have also to regret tho death of Mr. Lyall, which rendered the office of auditor vacant. It appears that Mr. Hen- knew nothing about it. derson was promised the appointment and I Mr. W. H Potts was appointed, so there was no way out of the difficulty 31st Dec., 1895. but to have the accounts audited by both these gentlemen, and there can be no objection, I think, to a double audit. I therefore propose that Messrs Henderson and Potts be elected auditors for the ensuing year.
Mr. Cox second. Carried.
The CHAIRMAN-Gentlemen, the dividend warrants will be ready to-morrow morning. That is all the business and I am much obliged to you for your attendance.
The following squadron circular has been issued by Rear-Admiral McNair, commanding the U.S. naval force on the Asiatic Station By authority of the Honourable the Secretary of the Navy, the following value ara announced for the quarter ending March 31st. 1896:- Imperial Japanese Yen, gold, $0.997; Imperial Japanese Yen, silver, 80.329; Mexican Dollar, $0.533.
By interest account By rent account
By commission account By scrip fees
31st Dec., 1835. To balance 1st Jan., 1895. By balance
100,000.00
19,309.10
5,663.62
571.26
303.65 1,542.72
$ 5,000.00 5,000.00 500.00
100,000.00
46,867.52
157,367.52
$281,757.87
ૐ C. 34,447,02
$166,277.06 74 682.83 8,925.96 425.00
250,810,85
$284,757:87
RESERVE FUND.
$ (1,250,000.00
|1,250,000,00
A telegram was received at Nagasaki by Messrs. Inamatsu & Co. on the 10th January, stating that the steamer Hoshiu Maru, which left Nagasaki for Formosa on the 22nd ult., with 300 passengers and about 100 tons of cargo, was wrecked off Yayeyama Island on the 28th nit. No further particulars are yet known, says the Nagasaki Express of the 13th January.
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