Hongkong, 18th August, The Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Meeting was largely attended, Mr. J. R. Michael, seconded by Mr. Alex. Ross, proposed to increase the bonus by one dollar, taking the amount from the sum written, off, This was carried by show of hands, Three directors, Messrs. Dickson of Jardine, Matheson & Ca, Haupt of Melchers & Ca, and Goetz of Arnhold, Karberg & Ca., supported the amendment. My. Sharp of Gibb, Livingston & Ca, demanded a poll, The meeting was adjourned for three months to allow distant shareholders to vote. The payment of the dividend was suspended,
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