We reproduce a pictur of the; Hart memorial in its completed state, The new island site on which it rests is located in a central and prominent position on the Bund, and the Municipal Council is to be congratulated on the excellence of the arrangement which represents marked advance in civie and road improvements, The statue itself, which is unusually artistic, is seen has thus been provided with an en-0 much greater advantage on the vironment ud a setting worthy of mposing pedestal so skilfully designed by Mr. Harpur of the Public Works Department; mid the new bronze panels, on which the al inscription and the uni of honours are boldly engraved. have been executed in first class style. The great I, G's memorial the man who remains the most interesting foreign personality that ever figured in China, whose fame has spread to the four quarters of the globe and whose romantic and illustrious career in the Far East is out a parallel. Mr, C. H. Sta-Ue xd, arranged the detailed design, severe interruption of their busi ness, with the consequent drop in the market value of these shares At present, conditions have proved anda considerable tonnage of transport is available. If this state of affairs continues, we may look for some appreciation in the market value of our holdings. Industrial were, of course, affected by the, disturbed conditions existing in China throughout the greater part of 1927, and rubbers also de-Preciated tewsome extent, but more than three-quarters of the difference is attributable to our holding Explorations.
1g the formal resolutions to the meeting, I shall be very pleased to answer to the best of amy ability any questions which you may wish to ask.
No questions were asked and the following resolutions were carried "That the report and accounts, as presented, be passed."—Proposed by the Chairman and seconded by Mr. A. W. Burkill.
"phar Mr. W. R. B. McBain be re-elected a director of the com-
Proposed by Mr. Ellis Kee, Hayim and seconded by Mr. Sih
"That Messrs. Lowe, Bingham Matthews be re-elected auditors for the ensuing year."—Propased by Mr. Ellis Hayim and seconded by Mr. E. B. McBain, Tae Kiangsu Provincial Government has issued a notification to the effect -that it assumes no responsibility for debts incurred by former Northern administrations.
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