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ranguing, and gesticulating, they managed to get the water switched on, and it being more than they could manage to hold the hoses, some of us miscreants assisted them, while myself and two chums, in answer to a gentleman's re- quest, helped him to save some books and papers on which he appeared to place some value. May I (as support No. 2) beg the same gentle- man to endorse this statement ?
Several times the water, was switched off, when absolutely essential to be playing; and
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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
2. That of the remaining $2 payable in res. pect of each of the new shares, the sum of 81 be paid on the surrender of the old share, and that the residue be (if necessary) called up and paid at such times and instalments as the board may determine.
1. That the capital of the company he in- oreased by the creation and issue of 60,000 new ordinary shares of $10 each with the sum of 88 paid up on each, and that the directors be em- powered and authorised to accept surrenders of the present 60,000 ordinary shares of the com. pany of 88 each on which the sum of $8 each has been paid up, and that one new share of $10, with the sum of 88 paid up thereon be given in lien of and in exchange for each old share of $8 fully paid up, and that switched on, when totally un-thereupon the said old shares be cancelled. necessary, I think (as protest No. 3) the Fire Brigade themselves will at least acknow- ledge as much. The whole scene was a con- fusion and babel of tongues. Some did know, and could not get their directions carried out; some did not, and helped to confuse those who did - and so the fire orept on. At last I move the adoption of the resolutions and I some signs of order and discipline were sp-shall be pleased if any shareholder present is parent; and by good luck the fire was quenched. prepared to second. Immediately after such-when their presence was no longer desirable, most probably owing to the fact that they were now of no more service, there being nothing else to do, the bluejackets and soldiers were politely shown the street, by the gallant and very appreciative Fire Brigade. One soldier was hurt, all soldiers and sailors were drenched; and one sailor, for assisting a Sikh policeman to prevent a Chinese person entering the burning building, was hauled over to the police station by a zealous English policeman, charged with behaving dis- orderly. He spent the night in the "look-up,"was remanded this morning, and in all probability will be charged aboard ship with "breaking leave," and thereby lose his good character. Such was the reward of the bluejackets and soldiers.
Mr. 8. A. JOSEPH-I beg to second that proposition.
Mr. R. C. WILCOX-Mr. Chairman and gentlemen, I had fully intended to propose the B resolutions as an amendment, but, on con- sideration, I have come to the conclusion that it would be best in the interests of the company that we should secure unanimity in this matter and, as I have reason to believe that the majority
of the shareholders are in favour of the A resolutions it would be a waste of your time and detrimental perhaps to the interests of the company to force a division. But am quite sure that a large number of the shareholders are fully prepared to vote for the B resolutions to call up 4. However, half a loaf is better than no bread, and I hope this sum will enable us to carry on to a successful imne.
The CHAIRMAN-Gentlemen, has any gentle- man anything else to propose ?
And now, sir, I would conclude by observing that a friend of mine, who watched the scene from the outside, heard two well-dressed and
There being no response the CHAIRMAN said well-spoken gentlemen say "And who is
-Gentlemen, there being no amendment, I directing operations ?"; following such re- mark with: "Gross mismanagement, utter propose that resolutions A, having been pro- posed by myself and seconded by Mr. 8. A. neglect and incapability." They were
Joseph, be adopted. Those in favour will please bluejackets, they were not soldiers, but ap-show by holding up their right hands.
friend to be oitizens of some repute. peared to my In conclusion, I would beg to quote your "Private Source's" words, and heartily endorse
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such. There was a glaring want of disciplie one appeared to amongst the firemen; no be in command confusion marked every movement. Yes, Sir! another example of the truth of the saying "Too many cooks spoil the broth."
And now, sir, thanking you in anticipation of your kindness in inserting this repudiation, Yours, etc.,
BLUEJACKET.
THE PUNJOM MINING COMPANY,
LIMITED.
On Saturday, 8th inst., at noon, an extraordin- ary general meeting of shareholders in the above Company was held at the company's office, No 9, Des Voeux Road, for the purpose of consi- dering, and if thought fit passing, a certain resolution. Mr. D. Gillies presided, and there were also present Messrs. J. H. Lewis, Thomas Howard (Directors), W. H. Gaskell (Secretary), 8. H. Michael, J. M. E. Machado, E. Terry, M. H. Michael, Ellis Kelly, T. F. Hough, H. Pinckney, E. J. Moses, S. A. Joseph, E. Bowd. ler, R. C. Wilcox, J. P. Braga, S. J. Michael, W. E. Clement, C. Mooney and E. C. Emmett.
The SECRETARY read the notice convening the meeting.
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The proposition was carried unanimously. The CHAIRMAN-I have to inform you the
resolutions A have been adopted and passed, and that another meeting will be called in the course of a few days to have them confirmed. I have to thank you for your attendance.
Resolutions B, which were not put to the meeting, read as follows:-
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(December 15, 1900.
SUPREME COURT.
Friday, 7th December.
In Original JURISDICTION. BEFORE HIS Honour Sir John CarRING- TON, C.M.G. (Chi›r Justice).
CHan hung tung V. POON HUNG, BUED FOR
AND ON BEHALF OF HIMSELF AND ALL OTHERS THE PARTNERS IN THE YU TSEUNG SHING FIRM.
This is a claim for $1,970.40, money lent and interest thereon.
Mr. J. J. Francis, Q.C. (instructed by Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist), appeared for the plaintiffs. and Mr. H. E. Pollock, Q.C. (instructed by. Messrs. Deacon and Hastings), for the de-
fendants.
The examination of the defendant was con. tinued. He said he looked at the letters which came from Manila.
Mr. Francis-But do you read them? You cannot read the commercial running hand or understand commercial terms.
Witness-I am a learned man. Mr. Francis-Your are not a learned man; you have only passed the B.A. degree.
Witness-At any rate I am second to none in Hongkong.
The cross-examination was continued at some length by Mr. Franois, and the hearing was adjourned until Monday.
Monday, 11th December.
IN ORIGINAl JurisdictION.
BEFORE HIS HONOUR Sir John Carring- TON, C.M.G. (CHIEF JUSTICE).
CHAN HUng tong v. POON HUNG, SUED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF HIMSELF AND ALL OTHERS THE PARTNERS IN THE YU T8EUNG SHING FIRM.
This is a claim for $1,970,40, money lent and interest thereon.
Mr. J. J. Francis, Q.C. (instructed by Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist) appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr. H. E. Pollock, Q.C. (instructed by Messrs. Deacon and Hastings), for the defen-
dants.
The hearing of the evidence for the defence was continued, and the hearing was further
IN SUMMARy JurisdicTION.
BEFORE HIS HONOUR T. SexCOMBE SMITH (ACTING PUIsné Judge).
1.-That the capital of the company be in-adjourned. creased by the creation and issue of 60,000 new ordinary shares of $12 each with the sum of $8 paid up on each, and that the directors be em- powered and authorised to accept surrenders of the present 60 000 ordinary shares of the com- pany of $8 each on which the sum of $8 each has been paid up, and that one new share of $12 with the sum of $8 paid up thereon be given in lieu of and in exchange for each old share of 88 fully paid up, and that thereupon the said old shares be cancelled.
2.That of the remaining 84 payable in re- spect of each of the new shares the sum of $1 be paid on the surrender of the old shares, and that the residue be (if necessary) called up and paid at such times and in such instalments as the board may determine.
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ON KEE V. KENNEDY,
In this case the plaintiff sought to recover 819.75 for work done. There was a counter- claim for $42, the price of materials damaged.
Mr. Looker appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Hays for the defendant.
Mr. Looker said that both suits arose out of the same transaction. The plaintiff in the first suit was on Kee, a Chinese tailor, who did |some work for Mrs. Kennedy which she refused to pay for and she had brought a counterclaim against him for spoiling certain materials.
Mr. Hays said that $18 was admitted to be
Mr. Looker said he had had no notios of this; perhaps his friend would state in what respect he paid the $18 in and how he made it out.
Mr. Hays said he was perfectly willing to do this. He had a statement with him showing how the $18 was made up and the items which were disputed.
Mr. Looker, after consulting with his client, said he did not accept the 818.
The Chamber of Commerce at Nagasaki has submitted to the Japanese Government a me-due and this had been paid into court. morial suggesting the importance of constitu ting that place into a free port. The Japan The CHAIRMAN said-Gentlemen, since our Times says the suggestion appears to it to be last meeting I hope you have given the resolu- worthy of careful consideration on the part of tions that are about to be placed before you the authorities. Nagasaki's geographical situs- your very best consideration and that you are tion, as well as its increasing facilities for ship- now prepared to adopt one or other of them ping and docking, make it a very convenient which may, in your opinion, be most advan-centre of distribution for Cores and North tageous in the interests of the company. Your China where trade is increasing by leaps and directors are not biassed in any way either in bounds. The advisability of creating a free port favour of the resolutions A or the resolutions for the purpose of diverting the fast develop B, so that we leave it entirely with the share-ing trade of North China to Japan has for holders to adopt the resolution which they some time been advocated in certain business consider will serve the interests of the company circles, and the idea, we are glad to observe, is best. I need not take up your time in saying beginning to find increasing favour among our anything more with regard to the operations countrymen. We hope (our contemporary adds) down at Panjum. So far as we know, things that the Cabinet will approve of the represent are going on satisfactorily. I shall now pro-stions of the Nagasaki Chamber of Commerce, ceed to put the resolutions A, Nos. 1 and 2, to and take early steps for introducing the neces the meeting. The resolution read as follows :- sary measures into the Diet.
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His Lordship intimated that he would hear both suits together.
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Young Ah Han said he was a working tailor. In September last he was working in the house of Mrs. Kennedy until October. In the early part of October the defendant gare him some inaterials to make up. Witness stated what these materials were and how they were made up, adding that the different articles of clothing were tried on before they were finished- and that Mrs. Kennedy had said that they wer
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