THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1902.
PLAGUE IN CANTON.
A Serious Outbreak,
A correspondent writing under the dete of the 7th inst. ye that there is now no doubt that the tabonic plague had made
THE POSITION IN CHINA.
I. From the Chinose Point of view.
SHANGHAI, Feb. 11. With the advent of the Chinese Now
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its reappearance in Canton. Some of the Year it may be of interest to review what in many places have beon deliberately held the waves.' It is considered the Cunard 1JN View of the PREVALENUE of CHOLERA
first victins were scholars belonging to the Tung Mun Kear (Customs School). It
bad.
THE KWANG-51 TROUBLES.
A telegrain received by the officials in Canton at the end of inst week says that Nanning city is surrounded by the rebels and in great straits. Unless accour is speedily rent, it cannot hold out.
By many in Canton the state of affairs in Kwang si is considered serius, So Un Chun, the Commander-in-Chief, win was degraded, has been reinlated because there does not appear to be any other military mandarin who understands the province of Kwang-si. Ten 'caune, or abeun. via thousand more seldiers, are leaving for Kwang-si same time this week,
preduce.
live must juin. The aggregato capital of in Hongkong, the Publie are hereby the Combine is forty mailliand sterling. It waried against tho Consumption of Unripo is reported the ring intand making South-or Over Rips Fruit, Uncooked Vegetables
and Unboded Milk or Water ampton the terminus inetend of Liverpool. Mr Pierpont Margin is just achieved
By Order, another Combino, the London Tube Schorne. amalgamating with the Syndicate already
in the Gold.
19th April: At Molkfontein, severely wounded, Liont. If, M. Goldie, Imporis!
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• Columbia, Rules the Waves,' who operly boasted of their share in these misdouds go free unto this ag
Allahabad, April 28-A Pioneer cable The fact is a direct intimation to dated Loudon, 22nd April, ways: The nous
Le consarned that these things may, of Mr Pierpont Morgan's Shipping Com- done, when it shall sait the rulers
bine is received with more satisfaction in America than in England and the Unite of the Empire to approve, with relative impunity. Furthermore, nativo converte
Slater spors are saying Columbia rules Pepys on similar veins calls the op to the odin of their fellow countrymen is public state of the nation, especially as by the imposition on the community of now taxes (on land, salt, &c.) publicly no- TOL very bad in the city proper, but in thus the return of the Court to Peking, eins tifad as required to meet the indemnities Tarbur City and the West End it is rather one of the most dramatic and eventful levied for missionary claims. The wind is chapters in Chinese history, conveniently being sown, under skies that promise fair furnishes conclusions and a starting point. And the whirlwind will not be hard to The Empress Dowager and Yung Lu I propose to review the position from the
Casualties in South Afrion, have returned to power and place of the twn prints of view, the Chinese and the
Simla, April .-The following is a list British, which chielly interos renders of former It may now litorally be said '1' 7 Times. In both cases the history Empire c'est moi. The future of China, of the recons casualties in South Africa:
10th April: Disd of enteric, Lieut. which has been made between those first humanly speaking, rests is the board of
tu retur to severaly wounded, Lout. F. J. Quarry, eventfat days of June, 1000, and the mu- this romarkable woman. That she should George Turner, Army Service Corps:
been permitted ment when the March Court re-entered re its capital 19 months later should, if her capital and to resume the reins Imperial Yesory,
18th April: Died of dysentery, Major D. rightly appreciated and applied, nilond in of government was perhaps inevitable- itself reason and foundation for new policies there are bleren nations represented A. Smart, R. A. . Corps; severely and a new era. Thicco are many who, judging in the Diplomatic Body at Peking and wonder in both legs. Lieutenant a. from the present temper of the Chinese united action is impossible-but there can Robertson, Shamecker's Horse.
be so question that the action of tha Government and Court, and from the ro cently published alios, cursider that for the Ministors, in cordially welcoming Yung Lu Celestial Kingdom the day of regenerand in permitting the Legation ladies to no-
20th: April: Near Ficksburg, woundwi, tion sad new light has at luat dawned; al- cept presents from the Empress Dowager. though it is true that this opinion is chiefly has greatly lowered the prestige of all (died the esme day, Capt. Blackwood, derived from inevitably opticisie mission foreigners in the eyes of the Chinese peoSouth Staffords Mounted Infantry: Jetlled, aries and that many competent observers of ple. Te and the happy medium between Capt. Sir F. Fowlor; severely wounted,
LOONGMOON, events still regard the gift-Leasing Greeks soverity and adulation should not have been List, F. AM. Haves; slightly wounded, with aspicion of long experience. For the 100 difficult a tank. It ought not to have Liputs E. Thus and W. 11. S. Leonard, Captain Scatt, will be despatched for the present we may le: the question and, boon forgotten theyt Tung-fuh sing and all of the Imperial Younty.
isa, West Kremated district. killed Sa Above Port on FRIDAY, the 9th Inut., at shoply reviewing the evident au both Prince Toan are still a power in the land.
This Steamer has superior Accommoda. wide. As for British policy in China, it The Empress Dowager controls the und Lieut. Shes, Royal Munstem Mounted.. may safely be said that when the famous situation, & situation simplified, to samo Infantry. At Protoria, died of enterie, pratceal was under discussion the keunest extent by the death of Li Bung-chang, but Capt. Boyd, th Volunteer Battalion tion for First & Second-class Passengers.
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SIEMSSEN & Co., for any sign of promise; with the Anglo which brought about the crisis of 1900.
Agents. Japanese alliance, bowarer, comes the hope Many things at the present moont seem of something butter than the drift and vacil. to justify the opinion held by the Diplo
Hongkong, May 8, 1902. Istion of past years, if only the Foreign matic Body and by many missionaries that Ufied and the Government realize that the ruler of the Empire has been brought
FOR SHANGHAI, YOKOHAMA AND KOBE. intelligent appreciation of Chinese affairs is to realize the error of her ways and is de- quential to make that allianco permanently termined to introduce reforin measures useful and effective. I. because of it, without further delay: hot, in spite of
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SUEVIA, 1 Great Britain is contert to levo all study pertain affecting accues recurled at the of, and initative in, the Far Eastern ques entry into Peking and at the subsequent
Captain BOROK, will be despatched for tine to Japan, our position is not likely to audience with the Legation ladies, it has not
the shove Ports en SATURD Y, the he thureby greatly improved.
yet been stated that her personal feelings
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Hongkong, May 8, 1902. are to be encouraged in well-loing post-
April 21,At a meet my today of the Orient Cumpsuy the Clan described hemous honours are conferred on advisers of the Throne who were put to death for the prospects of the current year as worko pra-foreign proclivities. Well ami good; but, in the opinion of intelligent and peace. There was a grave decrease loving natives, the rearganization of the the earnings th autwards and home-
with the Pacific Steam Navigation Com northern aring, on a larger scale lanz beard. Closer union had been established fore, is an equally interesting fact, nor does the over-increasing activity of the real Foy, D, entward sign of which the line's
nue bad been changed to Urierit.Pacific. scapo notice. To the minds of a very large number of Chinese, the only hope of salvation for the Empire lay in ousting from privilege and power the hopelessly corrupt, Manchu gang, placing the Ean poror at the head of a theraghty reformed administration; for these article of faith that the Manches in ages tit, thanks to the work of Li, Yang L, and others, are bound over, body and wil, to the interests of Russin.
SHANGHAI SPRING RACE MEETING.
FIRST DAY.-- FUESDAY, 6th May, Sunseritios GRPES PLATI Mesars Barley & Pickwick's Tretulur... Mr Ernest's King Edward
Mr Tull-Tuff's Ta
Time, 1.35.
CRITERION STAKES.
Mr Duplex's The Deauer... My John Pend's Frò........ Mr G. H. Porta's Dewa King
Time, 9.0 1-5th.
Guy PLATE
Mr Ralph's Zeus
Mours Gilbert & Strugway's Windrush
Bir Fornando's Lechquik....
Time, 130 33th."
Camay Cen
Mr Branson's K....
My Tocer's Rio tiravele
Bir Jay'a Grander
Time, 3.10 15.
Mr Wingard's Wading ...
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AUSTRALIAN PLATE (Walers).
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Mr Black's Advance .... ........
Mr John Peol's Golden Roll ...
Tine, 1.50.
HART Lacy Cor,
Mr Jay's Dagce
Mr G. H. Putts's Morituras ...... Mr Buxey's Camation Rose ...
Times,
4,5
KIANGI CYT
Mr G. H. Forta's Pandur
Mr Jay's Frivolity
Mr Rodout's Cheasg.......
inen it in
21st April: At Moskulen. slightly worded, Lieut. A. Santer, Inperial Yeomanry.
The Chinese Tariff Landon, April 24-A Times telegram from Shanghai, wys, it is stated the British Government is considering the advisability of withdrawing from an attempt to assist China to introduce urgently needed reformas in the internal taxation.
ith
The City and Suburban. April 23.-The following the result of First Principal,
The Orient Line.
The Plague in India. Siulo, April 23-A further important dearms in the Indian plague mortality The returns for the took 1400 laat week. seven days ending 12h show 19,412 dostis Dagainst 24,480 in the previous week. The Punjab reports a decrasse from 16,281 to 14.155 deaths. The United Provinces with 773 deaths, Bengal with 760, Calcutta, with 588, Bombay Presidency with 2046 and Bombay City with 653 deaths also share in the improvement..
Setting aside for the present the cou- sideration of the situation an it affects Great Britain, let us examine the nation of Chinese afburs from the internal point of Tiew, regarding them not only in the light of known mets, but also of such evilence of public opinka as is to be found in the Iustive Press and the attitude of the pre- vintin officials Thes regardel, the storm and stress of the past 18 mouth, have or doubtedly left their mark, giving a distinct impetus to the cause of Western education and civilization. While it is undeniable thut many intelligert natives honestly be lieve this civilization to be nothing more than an oxtreme development of mut erialism unsuited to the temperament and unnecessary to the well-being of the Chinese 1mce, the fact stands out clearly, never theless, that a majority of the governing 3 class and of the people have realized that Western models is essential to roferm the preservation of the Empire, and in- 1 evitable. Evidence of this face, beyond that contained in recent Inperin! edicts, is to be seen in the attitude of provincial It may be that the lessons of the past otticals, in the new education movement, two years have had their effect upon the the marked rup Empress Dowager, and that the advice of and particularly in
en like Liu Kun-yi and Yuan Shih-kai prement with Japan. This Just bay- ing for its towel object to place China's way have led her to adopt the intter's noli- fautsteps in the path which dapur has ay sad to seek in Japan that educational Fo successfully followed, is shown not and other assistance which the Empire only in the friendly relations between the needs. After all, H. M. Tsu-Esiisa woman. Mikette and the Son of Heaven, but in the and souvent femme rarie. From every policy of Yuan Shilkai and the Yang-tree province students have been sent of late, viceroys and in the widespread and spen- some officially and some at private expense,
wort to the refreshment rooms Mr Gokhale taneous sympathy between the two nations. to study the arts of government, war, It is a factor in the Far Eastern question and peace in Japan (ecue 300 in all), and enterad the earriage with his luggage. Mr other indications are not lacking, since L's Goldingham on his return was furious and of which the importance can hardly be ex- 2nggemted; to a great extent its weight and death, of a great diminution of Russian tried to eject 11 Gukhale but the Station The situation is Muster interfered and Mr Goldingham con- 3 effect have not been realized abroad, sinec intiuence at Peking..
at Peking, where international jealousies undoubtedly complicated and interesting: tonted himself by remarking that he would strike an ever-dominnut note, it is naturally the immediate future must decide mudi.make the horney hot for Mr Colmio. On arrival at Bombay, Mr Gokhale presented Last, but not least the late war has co- minimized by one section of the Manchu party and opposed by that of Yuang Lu.tirely altered China's financial position. his card to Mr Goldingham who proinsely The native Breu to a superficial observer, however, the The heavy indemnity exacted by the apologised for his confluit.
papers call the attention of the Railway present effects of Japanese influence in China Powers, chiefly to meet the exorbitant.
Commission to this case. are extremely sigulicant. Nor can tho fret claims of certain Continental nations, musl tax to the utmost the resources of the pro» be overlooked that the maintenance of our position and prestige, as allier of the Japan
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SHANGHAI GOLD CHALLANDE Cer.
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Tims. 2415-
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Mr Ernest's King Edward My Carlill's Pincer. Me Harcourt's the 'd...
Time, 2.103.
GRAND STAND STAKES.
Mr Rupelul Tuvakeal ...
Mr H. Bush's Algerine ...
Mr Cloughs 7he Tramay
Time, 2,6%.
SECOND BAY,-WROSESDAY, 7th lay. CHO-KA-ZA OVE
Ar John Pead's Met ...
Mr G. H. Potty's Dart King.
Mr Jay's Dingraze
Civic, L: 4/5.
SHANGHAI DERBY.
Br Hopeful's Terakrat ...
Mr Donnachie's Greg Dum ...
Mr Toeg's foudruził
Tine, .14 4/5.
MescoLAN PLATE
Mr Ernest's King Edward
Mr Tull-Id's Tenor
Mr Carli's Pioneer...
Time, 24634.
RACE CLUB CUP.
Mr G. . Pos's Panilyer
Mr Redoet's Chess...
*Mr Toeg's Consu
Time, 4.283,5.
INTERNATIONAL MILITARY CUP.
Mr Jay's Grander
Mr John Peel's Ser...
Mr Bronco's F.K....
Time, 2.41 95.
FELERNOON STAKES (Walers).
Mt Wingar's Withine
Mr Black's duraner
Mr John Peel's Golden. Bell
Tirne, #.19 2/5.
IMPERIAL CUP,
Mr G. 1. Potra's Rebel King
Mr Tony's Windlich
Mr Toeg's Yarroz.....
SHANGHAI STAKES.
Mr Duplex's The Deuter... Mr Teeg's Kio Cevde
Mr Donachies Gay Daren SPRING CUR The Great Llama' Clemente Mr Jay's Fritelity ... Mr Toy F...
HOUANT STAKE.
Mr. Bush's Algerine MrToeg's Torridge.... Mr Oleugh's The Miner
Tige, 1.48 2/5.
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A Slight Mistake. Calcutta, April 19.-The Nativo' pipers state that when Mr Gokhale, Member of the Viceregal Council, was returning to Bombay he was prevented from entering a fire class carriage at Nagporn by Lieuten ant Goldingham, attached to a regionont at Kampti When, however, Mr Goldingham
Army News. Allahabad, April 19. There will be some slight delay in the assembly of the court nuartial for the trial of Captain Argles. He has been granted permission to proceed to Lahore to consult with his counsel, Mr Rusa Alston. The date originally fixed was the 1st instant."
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THE Steamship Land having Landon, April 21-General Hatton in Teived trom the shove Forts, Con- his report to the Australian Governmount signees of Cargo by her are hereby informed recommends increasing the Fiold Force that their Goods will be delivered from from 14.101 to 28.748 inen. He remarks
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Cargo impeding the discharge or remain-
vincial authorities and bring about, sooner! , requires the immediate infusion into or later, serious changes in their fiscal und our diplomatic and Consular relations, with administrative policy: without such changu, them and with the Chinese, of mach activ-bankruptcy and repudiation are but tonte ity and better information. Our Consular ters of time. The expedients adopted up Dervice, in partie dequires iminaliate to the present by the leading financial ad- 1 reorganization and new blood, with a viewvisers of the Govermecat-viz the Yang. to the nitroduction of business-like methods taze Viceroys and Sheng, would be puerile 3 and efficiency, both of which are at present if they were not Chinese. The only xen- too often lacking. I pripose to refer to rouble expedient amongst them-amely this subject later.
the imposition of a general house tax-night The capture of Tien-tsin and Peking by far towards relieving pressure if there the allies cuented an unmistakable and hat were any hops either of its boling Syston ing impression on Chiness public opinion.tically and equitably letiel, or of its being Thanks to a widely circulated and general paid without a rebellion; but, as a mares pedition from su onemy's base to reach itsing on beard after 5 p.m., FRIDAY, the 9th ly progressive native Press, the recent his fact, such an innovation is more than the
is important to guard tory of the Empire has been brought home Chinese official, left to himself, is cable destination till the British Navy was to the mass of the people in many proof carrying in: effect. Spasmodic and worsted, but it
indemnity. destroying commerce, or ob vinces, together with a recognition of the half-hearted attempts are nas being made against raids with the object 3 retteness of the administration under to introduce this tax jo certain wealthy
the Naval hases must be unsured. which such things becams possible, and not cities, Canton Shanghai, and Wataining coat, and, therefore the security vi to the masses only, butto the many cultured chang but the effort is foredoomed to 1and patriotic gentry and literati, conviction failure. At Shanghai the authorities be on this point has been rouchsafed. Given proclaimed their intention of levying a the man and the opportunity, the hour for reform, welcome to the people, is ripe but, in the absence of some Htsver-sout loader, Young China' desprite of breaking down the high altars of custom and veste interest. It fails utterly to recognize in the penitent Empress Bewager an apostle of new things.
From the northern campaign other im
Bacil themselves pressions have
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South Africa, London, April 23.Lord Milver has tax of Th 7,00 per mensem on rentalsjeft the Transvaal for Capetown. estimated officially at T50,000.
The capalty fists show that twa officers Increasel salt and land taxes are also and three men were killed and three officers being loried in an erradic manner and with nineteen mer rounded near. Ficks- out generally recognized authority; neither burg in the Onge Colony on the 20th from these or from the additional Can instaats tons revenues ca China expect to draw
The ontury in America against the alleg
the funds required to pay an annual dohtel British camp Dr. New Oricans fr of over 42 millions of tels. It is to tarif the shipurent of horses and mules to the in and treaty revision.. therefore, that the Cape has resulted in an official enquiry of which Government naturally turns in the hope of from which President Roosevelt concluded remarkably relief, and, as usual all the offorts. of Chi- there is no riolation of neutrality spd no Of these the most naso diplomacy are to be directed to warrant for intervention.
A patrol surprised a. Boer laager important is the new conception of Chris-gbtaining higher taxation of trade, native! tianity and its rusults, as conveyed by the and foreign, without any way limiting Kroodrass, Cauge Colony, killing troops of Christian nations in Tientsin and the tias honoured opportunities and and capturing twoity. Peking.
privileges of the mandarinate in the matter
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Disturbances in Russia.
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There have been less kerious Inbour riots The strikers
To cho simple-minded Chinose the fact squeezes inland. History continues to and it is a fact that the forces of repeat itself: Shing, surrounded by oxpee Serions labour riots have taken place at Christian natims, ax whole, compared taut yet pessimistic commissions, hasalready Moscow and the neighbourhood. The pos very nufavourably in the matter of coramen continenced negotiations whereef the burlice were overpowered and desperate în humanity with those of heathen Japan is den a merely the echo of 20 years' fruitless counters then ensued with the troops. Many were killed and wonnded on both one which the most choquent puissionary discussions. will find it very hard to explain away. It is impossible to withtold a cortain sides. As a mural fonso our religion has certainly measure of sympathy for the Chinese peo suffered in Chinese es, a natural wault of ple of the southern provinces, undeserved. nt. Kief and olsewhere. the bloodthirsty inhumanities comunistody punished in this instance for the mis-ovorywhere demnad higher pay, shorter by the troops of more than one Parez befords of the north; it is also impossible to hours and the same rights us workmen fore and after the taking of Peking. The foresee how the financial problems which abread.
The fermont among the labour chases at Chinese are not given to discriminate nicely confront them can be overcome unless between one Western nation and other epstematic reform, onder expert foreign St. Petersburg is causing anxiety.
Bands of peasants at Poltava ure the advice, is introduced without delay into For this reason incidents such as The Army Football Cup has been
troops dispersed them and summarily won by detals of the Black Watch (Royal Russians shooting of defenceless hulk their fecal and comprovcial affairs. In this plundered many country residences. The coolies in the Pul-ho or the vantan raiding direction, if Peking stand not in the way. Highlanders), who defeated the 4th Lan-of harmless villages in Chi-li by the much good may be done by the wine and flogged all who were caught.
The Tar refusing to canecion-school re- cashire Faulien at Aldershot by 7 goal to Germans are set down to the necwant of ympathetic sssistance of Japan,
Europears generally and to the discredit of In another article I propose to deal form, the Minister of Education, · M. Q, after a drawn game.
our civilization. Is it my wonder that a briefly with the situation as it relates to Vanmorsky, la resmed. strong carrent of friendly feeling for Jap British interests.-The Times! Shanghai soce should have been the first result of correspondorit. DIARRHOEA Smore to be dreaded than diphtheria. the war.
That the cause of Christianity, in spite of
FOR THE BLOOD. IS THe Livs. the blood If attacks all ages and is equally fatal
The great mortality recent conciliatory edicts, will aufer still resulting from diarrhoea is due to the fuck further is the near fusters may reasonably le laden with isparities it prends disease as it
to young, word nid,
body Langs. Heart, Blouisch, Kidneys, Brain, "of proper treatment at the first-stages of be expected. In the first place the natione Sircalates through the organs of the from Finland if conscription is evaded, 1. chiefly interested in the labours of the Clarke's World-famed Blond Sfixture is r missionaries, influenced no doubt by the muted to clasate the blood from all imparities fwn wlastover cause saising From. Scrofula. open obstruction of Russis and the eager
the disease. Chamberlain's Colie, Cholera and Diarrhoes Remedy is a reliable and effective wedicine, and if given in time will pirerent serious consequences. The remedy never fails and is pleasant to take. Every houshok Should have a bottle at hand Get it today. It may save a life For sale by All Dealers; WATEINS LIB., Generi Agents.
Owing to serious riots at Helsingfors, the people rescuting the enforcement of Ras- siunized consoription, the Cusacks charged them with knots, therchy embittering the population. A Ukasu isued today theen- lans to withdraw the reinant of autonomy
The Great Fire in Londen. London, April 23-An enormunus fire kas ness of all the Powers for the completion of evy, Kozen Bad Tege Skin and Blood taken place in the Brabican, London. the protocol, have come to terms with the Diseasta, Pimples, and Sores of all kinda Ibe Nineteen building, mostly warehouses, Chinese Government, leaving the murderous afecta re maratons Theshade of wonderful filled with strus goods and other in- of Christions, both wissionaries and concuren hare heen effected by In Seid sterywhere flammable thinge, wore gutted ; and twenty. B24 damage is estimated as two millions sterling, Yerts, to a great extent unpanished. The 2 Bowers of worthless Imitations sad four buildings were partly destroyed. The people of Cho-king, Shan, and Ho nan obstitutes
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NEW VICTORIA HOTEL.
ROTISSERIE,
Ments a
p.m.
Les Carte:
HOPS, STEAKS, etc., etc., at ang time, between 7.30 am, and 11
Monthly Tifin at Moderate Rates. Madar & Farmer,
Proprietors. Hongkong, May 1, 1890,
1787
HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN.
PLENKET'S GAP,
THE PEAK,
near the Tran TERMINUS. TELEPHONE 58.
For Terms,
*THE
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ROBINSON PIANO
CO., LTD.
HONGKONG, SHANGHAI AND SINGAPORE.
Pines by all the leading London and. Continental Manufacturers.
HAAKE
PLANOS.
These are fint class instrumours, and at the price, they cannot be
besten.
WERNER
PIANOS.
and
These straments are noted for tho excellent quality of tone, touch and general workmanship, intending purchasers should in. spect these pianos before buying elsewhere.
BECHSTEIN
PIANOS.
It is unnecessary to say anything about these instruments, as the name is quite sufficient.
PIANOS
DE K
OWN MANUFACTURE.
We build planos as well as import thera. Knowing what effect the slietu has upon pianos, pro aro able to rectify any small faults in constraction, and eo can offer the ublic a good, sound, solid made inano at a reasonable figure.
P
PIANOS by BRINSMEAD, EACHALS, COLLAED & COLLARD and other well known makers too numerous to mention. PURCHASERS should in- spect OUR LARGE and VARIED STOCK of HIGH CLASS IN- STRUMENTS.
THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. PIANO MAKERS & IMPORTERS, HONGKONG, SINGAPORE &
SHANGHAI.
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PRINTING.
PRINTING.
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Done with Neatness and Despatch
At Moderate Prices.
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Gopowns at Kowloon and/or Company's KOWLOON HOTEL. Lighters, where each Consignment will be aorted out Mark by Mark and delivery
kundeḍ. can be obtained as soon as the Goods are
quiet locality, away from the din and
HOTEL is situated in disturbance of the City, and surrounded by This vessel brings ou Cargo ---
a delightful Garden it is an ideal place of From LONDON, &c. ez China. From PERSIAS GUL, ex B. L. S. N. and Residence. The building stands on an emineus, giving a magnificent view of the 1. & P. S. N. Co.'s Steamers,
Victoris. It is Harbour and the City Optional Goods will be landed bare unwithin easy access of the Kowloon Wharves, se instructions are given to the contrary when the principal Mail Stengeza disem efore
Goode not cleared by the 10th May, at 4 bark Passengers, and from which there is a
regular ferry service to Hongkong... pm, will be subject to rent.
Bowling Alleys and Billiant. No Fire Insurance will be effected by me
The Cuisine is Excellent. in any case whatever..
All damaged packages raust, be left in the obtained from the Godown Company with Godowns, and & certificate of the dange in ten days after the vessel's arrival here, aiter which no Claims will be recognised.
E. A. HEWETI,
Superintendent Hongkong, May 6, 1902,
932
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ING CHINESE;. With Special Referencs tu PARTNERSHIP REGISTRATION AN BANKRUPTCY LAWS IN HONGKONG, (Repairited from the Ching Mail.)
For Sale at the Chinx Bfail Office,
Price
cente.
3. H. DOWNS, Manager.
J. W. OSBORNE, Proprietar. Hongkong. September 6, 1990.
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