MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 1902.
CORRESPONDENCE.
THE NEW BUILDING ORDINANCE. To the Editor of the Cuss MAIL." Hongking, August 25, Stu-Lam glad to see fresh your leader in Saturday's paper that the commission of architects do not support the Expert in his recordmendation that the verandahs should be done away with nor would the Expert -hate recommended if he had lived through a summer l Hongkong in a house without a rorundat as have done. It is also true that we bumble people who often hayo ta shatiks more foal as if we were frizzling in a frying along the stretches of sidewalk not covered by the veralls. For this reason, I hope the government will think twice before they disregard the architects' recommendation to make the building of verandahs compulsory.
If doing away with the verandahs was a sure and complete remedy for ventilating: the houses we should buy u to accept the in convenience as the lesser evil, at this in my mind is mero than donatful; think that the government itself will heartily regret it if they carry their point. This is true; but it is also true flust some. thing has to be done to carenlate fresh air The only through Chinese rookeries. uffectual remedy I dusit is heroic, but an desperate diseases prosesbially require des perate remedies I think it will be the cheap est in the long run.
Noarty all Chinese houses in Hongkong are intill in a long siring of buse, either Imek to back fronting on twa,streets, or in
A MISSING STEAMER.
Over 300 Lives Loat. Fears are entertained that the Chinese ned steamer Sang-drony, which was ou a eyage from Rangues to Anny with a cargo of rice, las foundored with all hands in the typhoon of the 2nd inst. She was duct Amoy on the 3rd inst... and bad called in at Singapore and shipped upwards of 300 Chides passengers. Life Loys: hearing her me were picked up in the neighbourhood of Swatow, so that there seems to be little donlit as to her fate. This is the typhoon which the steamer Decian countered when she sustained consitlerable damage.
THE LABOUR QUESTION.
Punishment for Chinese Deserters.
THE HONGKONG DOCKS.
THE CHINA ̃MAIL.
To the poor sluireneldor whose troubled
unind
Is dipped in docks and wants to raise the
windi
Dreat nightly of the fate that drags him
dowal
THE HEMP TRADE..
Proposed Rope Factory for Manila,
}
Manila will have another basiness enter. prins to breast of in the near futurr, says
and damns Docks, dividends and 1. F.the Feniles Times. A ropus factory, with all the modern machinery that is necessary
Brown;
But if his faction wins a dividends go "Pto make the plant a completo establishment May ho no find some day that he has
bought a pup
in every particular is to be established.
The ground for the plant has already been, chosen, und, the factory will be located in Santa Mesa, near the river, where trans-
NEWCHWANG TRADE.
chwang, 7th August -
Messrs Bardinel write under dato New-portation will be available.
Manila rope has the name of bong the best that is placed upon the market, al- though there in at the present tirse not one single factory with modern machinery for the Rufacture of the same, nut the mar-
During the last few days the appor river has risen sufliciently to admit the passage of beanboats, with the result that about 400,000 picuts beans have arrived, and overket for rope manufactured here is all that 250,000 are on the way down. Prices, however, keup wanderfally form, us the mills
11
3 piculs
picul
0.20
could be desired.
Montre K. Newnan is the enterprising
are lèying fœoly, and reports of crop prosfacturer who will place in thiggity an spects are unfavourable; we quote:-- Beancakes per 1 pieces
..Tle. 7.90-t-lato factory with modern afachinery Bear
and with expert werkmen, Mr Newman is thoroughly acquainted with the manufac ture of rope, and believes that he will have but little or no competition in the fiel to speak of, as all the rope needed in these islands can be manufactured here, with s good market even in Singapore and Hong.
Bean
The following letter was addressed to the Hongkong Genoral Chamber of Commerce in June last. We are informed that the attomey General (Sir H. . Berkeley) has
The rain Las been very partial thus far, drafted a Bill to meet the cause of com.and it is feared that the bean-crop will not yield more than five side-half or at most plaint:--
six million piculs, against seven and a quar-kong."
Hongkong Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd.,
Hongkong, 5th June, 1902.
ter millions last year.
winter.
The prevent methods of making roper in these islands is rude, the mens used being wint is generally known as the rope walle and the hand-amde rope nanitfactor-
shippers have many objection to using the rope strong, it is not uniform, and the
same on that recount.
In addition to the beans arrived and en Sm, I beg to bring to the notice of your single blocks with the buck to a lane. MyChumber a matter which affects the corruit, it is believed that, alwent 300,000 remiody is that the government should resund every third house, tour it down and mercial interests of Hongkong, - viz: the piculs old crop and 1,200,000 picula nowed by individuals. While the hand-muda Binke & lane of it. This would leave the growing tendency of Chinese in the service erop will be available for export before the houses in clusters of four where the block
of foreigners to leave employment without is doable, and in cluaters of two where tho
lock is single, In this way, houses in totice and the innvenience and loss to clusters of four could have one end, and which employers are subject in conse one side wall pierced with windows, and those in cauters of two would have the two quence. And if your Chamber is of opinion; ends and one side wall for windows, that the evil is of sufficicnt extent and in Strong iron rods would probably have to portance to justify remedial measures I beg be run through the houses at each floor to Keep them secure, Lut the mechanical to request that representations be made to didiculty is criding. Some blocles would Government with a view 10 legislation on probably end with a cluster of threo houses,
the subject. in which on the middle one. having no side windows, could be used as a store I use or for offices.
I am sorry that the little ti-gods whose fault it is that the City is laid out in its parent owaner cannot be made to pay the cust; but by borrowing the money and spreading the pasient over a number of years, I think the ratepayers will be able ty stand it-Yours,
MAN IN THE STRKET,
POLO CLUB GYMKHANA.
On Saturday afternou, s gymkhung was held at Causeway Bay under the auspices of the Hongkong Polo Club. There way a large turn-out of spectators, H.E. Major General Sir W. J. Gaserigne being prosent
of
Some timo sg British firm established factory for the manufacture of rope, lat their machinery was not the best to bud in the affret and it is ssid upon reliable un-authority that the firm did not have one single cnployee who was an expert in the business and understood the manufacture
Slipping. —Arrivals to date are 30 pær ceut, in excess of last year at same date. Fraights, will depend on the course Japan and Southern markets, as it is likely that local prices of exports will cling to any great extent.
do
Vessels in Port-Hoihom, Fenches, Pronto, Kucilia, Haeling, Chefoo. Chili. Yello,Holuskin, Koyo, Seratore, Angat, and Kunacke Marie-Teho.
AFFAIRS IN NORTH SIAM.
With regard to the extent of the evil can of course speak with certainty only if these instances under my immediate notice, but from enquiries - made of others I and the case of the Wharf Co. is not singular The average Chinoman entering foreign em. The Shans Badly Defeated. ploy has apparently no intention of giving
Telegrams to the Legations began to fuir service for fair pay. He takes employ-come through from the North yesterday ment as a matter of convenience; he iu afternoon (says the Bangkok Times of the tends te ably just so long as will enable hin:14th inst.). Previously it seems that the to lead a little English, find higher wages lines had been constantly occupied with or other more congenial employment; then State telegrams, but we hear that instrue without the slightest warning and having tions have now been given to trust messages received his pay, he departs, leaving the to fortigi representatives the same as State employer to shift as best he can without him. The inconvenience caused by thin
messages.
The nowa now to hand, se fur as it goes,
Though the sun was ther strong for out. I rate of affairs, but though it be, is, however contras tho reassuring reports of yesterday, door sports, the various events were bot. trivial compared with the serious cour Beckett, H. B. M. Consul, has left |
sequences arising from a strike.
| Chiengnisi tov Takon, and it is evident that
ly cuntested, and an attractive programme
A Chinaman ravely follows the practice he believed Chingmai to be in no danger. was carried through most successfully. Mr C. H. Ross, the Hon. Secretary, had made of other nationalities by giving his Lakon is safe, but a large number of the i znest excellent arrangements for competi.ployer an opportunity of remedying a
tion of it is stoppage of work; and the em-
Mr
of the snoo, and thu timal failure of the firm was not due to the market, but to the lack of experienced werkmen and the lack of proper inchinery. The question of labor
was found that s was eutered into, and up-to-date factory would not be dependent upon the native taber of the islands, as the proper machinery with a fow experienced men could do all the work, and all that would be necessary aside front that would be enough bands to move the raw material into the establishment and to reave the finished product.
The market for the saine will be onu of the best in the world, and reps many- will find a ready sale even in the United factured here under oder methods Stutes, while the duty at this part for the rope will effectually shut out all competition. the promoter has not only chosen a site The field is believed to be a good one, and for the factory, but has ordered the arrive here some time in the early part of necessary machinery, which is expected January, by which time the buildings will be ready for occupation.
AMERICAN TELEGRAMS.
Aguinaldo. New York, August 15.The Bastar anti-imperialists have asked the consent of response, the government enclosed & copy of the amnesty proclamation and imped
tors and spretators. During the afternoon grievance, so that as a rule the first indicaPhilip Huffman and Mrs Huffman have the government to visit Aguinaldo. In
band of the Royal Welch Fusiliors. Mainr Ployer is face to four with that most effecionaries. Mr Anderson of the B. C. I, that it had no objection to the antis' going
selections of music were played by the fine
A. D. Hamilton, D.A,A.G., and Mr G. C.
Mester word the Judges; and the following were the results of the various competi cious --
No. L-LEON.ÖVETING-Oyou to all routers. Conditions:Cuta 1 and 2 on the right. Points given for pace and style. Hon. H. W. Trolusio.... Mr Dale, RW.F.............
There was a large entry for this event, The prizewinners were distinctly superior to the other competitors.
tive weapon of theice-combination—whilst
Europeans have gone elsewhere.
gene up to Chicagusi. A number of mix.
the absence of legal protection from anjusttion staff have came down to Raheng, At and some of the Bombay Burmah Corpora. combination, gives no alternative but ta
noon yesterday the Ber. Dr Wilson and Miss Flerson passed through Muang Tern nu their way sooth, and the old doctor sent a telegram to the Autricau Minister say-
Bubmit.
Disputes between unployers and em- ployed are of course time-worn subjects all
to visit the fallon chieftain.
Alleged Bribery.
.
Mrs Wood, the wife of Brigadier Gener- Cabs, has been accused, by enemies of her al Leonard Wood, fermerly governor of husband, of receiving bribes. The charges are furliquantly denied.
the world over and elsewhere generallying All well.'
The Big Coal Strike. adjust themselves; but in Hongkong gir- On the other side, news has come from between the striking coal miners and da At Duryea, 1. there has beon clash cumstances are peculiar and cali for special Mr Lyle that the Europeans in Phrae have puty sheriffs, ás a result three men are not been molested and are in perfect safe.dend, nine have been wonder, and the The native population is essentially aty, and that the place is practically desert. end is ant yet. The situation looks ugly. floating une thousands come from theed. More than the body of Simese trops
treatment.
No. 2-LED Posy COMPETITION-Optimusinkad, damn for a brief period what is to has now entered Phras (Figure 8 contanį. Conditions-Rida ono Pony and lead another on a figure course on Polo Ground. To be run in beats of net more than 4 competitors in a heat.
BRIST BEST.
Mr W. A. Cruickshank
- BECONT HEAW.
Mr J. Hastings..............
1
them fabalous pay and then retura ro their homes for good. Thousands are attracted to the Colony ly the high pay but, finding the sarromlings uncongenial,
likewise return for good.
The stream of change is ever thowing and there is no failure of supply. There is no The final heat, was rự of later in the permaneno of residence; practically every day, when Mr Cruicksłunk wou
tan's home is elsewhere, and the Colony is looked upon as a place wherein to try maue's
No. 3-GAMER NOMINATION, ROSETTEs AND BARREIS.Open to members of Toto luck and clear out winner or luser, the re- Club only. Condition: Competitors to salt being continual change of employment. be nominated by tadien Each taily will be presented with a coloured rosette, Cor- | Cook to-day, tallymas testporrow, coxawain,
It seems pretty certain that no harm has been done to any European or to European property. In fact, it is now officially re- ported that the Shaus have disperseel, and that everything quiet. Colonel Seitan reached tarnait on Tuesday.
LATER. The following information is issued offici- ally-
A loesi fores front Swanloloke, under Phra Senj, advancing through the gem mine (listrier, has reached and ocupied Phrae on the 12thínstant, PhyaSrisuriyaj,
responding rosettes will I hidden in one gardener, watchman, shroff in turn-jacksof ( in command of the Phichai force, also on-
or other of several barrels placed in differ all trades, they are good at none.
ent parts of the ground. "Start from fing ride over burdle to the barrel of your ehole-having found a route mount and rido home over hurdle. The lady holding the corresponding sette to that first brought have to win prize.
..
Mr. Pontifex, animated by Mis
Robinson
Mr. B. Grieve, pominated by Mes
Beresfordi Aah
No. 4-JumpING
COMPETITION
1
To further emphasize this evil, the Colony
is honeycombed with so-called "Clubs, otherwise societies of those following the
terd Phrae after two successful engagements with the Shans, who have now dispersed from Phme:******
It is said that there has been a sovere en-
| sonic employment, which, supported by sub-gagement between Uçaradit and Plose at a scriptions, afford food and shelter to those place on the hilis where the Shans had en but of work, and where matters' connected trenched themselves. The Shana were with their particubur interests are discussed, simultaneously attacked by bath Colonel Fok the decisions of the olub, often illegal, he. Schau's cooimando of Gondnemarie and PONIES 14.2 AND USER-Open. Condi-ing binding on avery member.
Colonel Phra Strarid's cobum, sud routed tions:-Over a hurdle with inovable top bar. Three runs each, first over 3ft 3in.
There is no incentive to honest work, no with a loss of over 200 killed/ The rest disgrace in dismissal: it is su easy to obtain fed to a hill where they are now bring now employment and when out of it there is the club or lodging with a frienel at bir surrounded. These are elsewhere are muster's expense. There is no family in reported to have disposto
second over it. Bin., and third over 3ft. M. bar. In the event of a tie, har to be raised by dih.
Mr Pontifex ......
1
Basice for good, and as the lower-class Rumar is also dust that the Shan tend bugand his daily meals, it is not diffic
·
|
A General Collapses. General Juen H. Smith collaped on
To-day's Advertisements | To-day's Advertisements
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received instruc to Sell by PB AUCTION,
tions in the Oficial Administrator
The Estates of the iste J. Brodie, A. E. Simpson, F. Fernandes and Chav Sz,
TO-MORROW,
the 20th Acoust, 1902, at Noon, at their SALES ROME, No, 20, Des Voeux Road, SUNDRY GOODS AND EFFECTS. Comprising :- TRAVELLING BAGS and TRUNKS, CLOTH- Cars, Books, Ixias LiDDS, e., &c.
TERM:-As usual.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Government Auctioneers, Hongkong. August 25, 1902.
THE
PUBLIC ATCTION.
THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAM-
SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA,
'THE Company's Steamship
PERLA,
THE
ROBINSON PIANO
CO., LTD.
Captain J. McGasry, will be despatched HONGKONG, SHANGHAI as above on FRIDAY, the Cir August, at 4 p.in.
The attention of Passengers is directed to the excellent Accommodation provided by this Steamer. She is fitted, throughout with the Electric Light, and is supplied with a Refrigerating Chainber.
A Doctor is carried.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, August 25, 1901. 1748
1721
AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM
Undersigned have recited instruc- tiona to Sell by Public Auction,
191
FRIDAY,
the 29th August, 1902, at 5.30 pm. Sharp, on the Pale Gourd at Causeway Bay, The following PONTER, the property of Major WARREN, R.A.m
BRUMBIE,' Bay Waler Gulding,
Winner of the Nit spermadin
NAVIGA
TION COMPANY.
STEAM FOR FIUME and TRIESTE DIREer, Calling at SINGAPORE, PENANG, CALCUTTA, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ AND PORT SAID.
(Taking Cargo at, through Rates to the Brazus, to Eist and Socтu Ásia, Ren Sex, Blace Sea, Levant, VENICE and Apuratic Pows),
ΠΤΗΣ
14.14.THE Company's tentuship
Stakes at the last Race Meeting. 'SHOJI' Crown Waler Muru. 14.14.-
Winner of the Morrison Hill Camp, Tof Dag Races, 1002, KANGAROO Winner of Baces,
One BROWN MARE, 14.TĄ. G years old, sound and only lately inpented froni Australia,
TERM. As usual.
HECHES & HOUCH,
♫uctioneers. Hongkong, August 25, 1902.
ZETLAND
No. 020, E.0.
LODON.
1760
NIPPON
AND
SINGAPORE.
Pinos by all the leading Lotion, and Continental Manufacturers.
HAAKE
PIANOS.
These are first-class instruments, and
at the priem, they, innot k baston.
WERNER
PIANOS.
These instruments are notril for the excellent quality of tune, touch and general workmanship, and intending purchasers should in- spect these pinnes before lying elsewhere.
Captain Kneen, will ins despatched BECHSTEIN
AS
above on WEDNESDAY, 1h 17th Sopitendien, pom.
For informations an
to assage and Freight, apply to
SANDER, WIELER & C
Agresto
Hongkong. August 25, 1902.
1749
ROSTON STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
www.c
STEAMSHIP HYDES.
PIANOS.
It is deberessary to say anything about the instruments, as flus none is
mple sufficient."
PIANOS
OF OUR
FROM TACOMA, VICTORIA, YOKO OWN MANUFACTURE.
ILAMA. KOBE, MAJI AND
SHANGHAI.
E alve Steamer having arrived. Con signees of Cargo are hereby request. el to send in their Bills of Lading for countersiguture and to take immediate delivery of thay Gets from alongside.
A REGULARMEETING of ZETLAND HALL, Zetland Street, en MONDAY. A LODGE will be held at Frescos
cisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially signees' riak mud expense.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the the 1st September, at 8.30 for p.m. pro-Vessel will be landol and stored at Con- invited to attend.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by in any case whatever.
Hongkong. August 26, 1802,
TENDERS.
1754
TENDERS for repairs to the American
Surveyor's reports, which can be seen on application to the undersigned, are invited to be sent in by Moon of THURSDAY, 28th August instant.
J. G. PARKS,
Master of Aneries Ship 'L," Care of E. C. Day, No. 2, Pedder Street, Hongkong, August 25, 1902:
WANTED.
1752
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'K. W.,
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DODWELL & CO., LTD.. Agouts
Hongkong. Angust 26, 1902.
Intimations.
A. G. GORDON,
1747
M.IN.A., M.L. MECH. E., MEMBER INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS AND SKIPBUILDERS IN SCOTLAND,
JONSULTING MARINE ENGINEER, AND
NAVAL ARCHITECT, Damage, Collision and Wreck Surveyor.
14 Des Four Rond, Central.
1753 Telegramis : * Pendrool"
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THE TRI-METRICAL CLASSIC.
by E. J. EITEL, PH.D. To be had-Prico 20 Conts each from Offica, Wyndham the CNA MATI
Stroar...
reaching, his home in Portsmouth, Ohio, Translated from the Chinese tion is regarded as serious. owing to nesous prostestion. His condi
Governor Gage Arrested, Henry T. Gugg, governor of the Stute of California, has been arrested on a charge of criminal label brought by Dr John D. Starckels, proprietor of the San Francisco
Call.
The Venezuelan Situation. WEEKLY NEWS Official arivices received in Washington FOR HOME. regarding se Venezuelan sitition state continue le pillage Barcelo. The U.S.S. that the sination is critical. The rebels Cincinnar is on route to the seems of trouble.
Hayti.
Te end the icternal strife coutinuaily go proposed to wines the turbulent little ing on in the republie of Hasti, it bas cen
country to the Buited States.
The Annexation of Cuba. New York. Aug. 17.--Senator Mark Hanun, in an interview today, said that the only logical unt some of the trend of affairs in Guli would be the anexation of the is.
The Overland China Mail
Published to suit the Departure of each English and Froneb Mail Steamer to Europe,
FULL REPORTS
and to the United States. The situation AND ALL THE LATEST INTELLIGENCE
in Cuba was precarious in the extime, and that the consorcist interests, not only of the Laited States, but of other powers, deunde sunexation.. When the special bor the quastion of the annexation of Cul session of the Senate convenes in Navom. will be, no doubt, at ones considereal.
Thera wera flyes ponies entered, one tid. Chiasman's ambition do not as a rule et loaders are making submission through the struck by a tidal wave, and a great number rier by Mr Pontifex and two each by Hon.cult to see the causes which have changed medium of a European trailer.
E. H. May Mr W. A. Cruickshank. what 20 years ago was industrias.
The ponien jymped well e
Colontis Schau Phra Surarid left faithful and usoful servant into the slip- shod, worthless indolent creature with Bangkok within three days of each other, which the Colony swarms today.
and have made the journey in almost record time,
No. 5.-RUNNINd, Leajung and Moust TING COMPERITON OVER FOUR HURDLE then. Conditions: -start from flag-dis Thus catter are and thus must they
ant-run and had my over first idle continue until the evil birds its cure -mount and ride over secund-dismount meanwhile much good could I think bu dona at Bag (about 16 yards beyond second burf, as in the case of domestic servants.
GIRL's first step toward becoming an de)-run and lead pony over third hurdle were made a punishable offenes to leave clocutionist in to have a dress made with a mount and ride home of fourth hurdle, regular employment without notice, and I ¦ tmis, and then have her picture taken with Mr Pontifex..........
beg to ask that the Chamber will be good the train wrapped around her fect. enough to address Government on the subject with this object in view.
1
There was again large entry, but Me Pontifex was still in the winning vein, and placeri bis second victory to his credit.
"Course. For bona fide Polo Ponies only
Cudition:-O¢ài. figure 8 euro on
As the law stands, employees can demand & Box at boarding-school, eager to show his month's salary in lieu of nolict, whereas gratitude for a gift, sent this letter of thanks the employer no redress against Uncle received the knife
No. 6-Polo Scoany Oven Ficone Servant, except he be a domestic It seems you sent me it is just beautiful. I cut to me unsir that this should be so, and that myself with it live times since I got it. I if it be compulsory for the master bore his that ever and over so much for the servant a month's notice it should also be knife. Your affectionate nephew-Ted. incumbent on the servant to do the same,
Palo Ground,
Wie Pontifex...
.1
especially so in Hongkong where, if there is
PROMPT ACTION
No. 7-M AND CRACKER COMPETI-any class needing protection against TION-UDED. Conditions Start from another, it is the foreigner against the in dealing with what may be only a slight Hagrida to point indicated, where will be native servant. -I am, Sir, Your obedient cough will often avert some more serious found cardboard, pencils, erzekers, matches servant..
illness, and instructions. Curry out these instruto. tions and ride home, handing your card board to judge at winning post
Die AB. Grieve..
EDWARD OSBORNE,
Secretary.
4. R. Love, Esq. Secretary, Hongkong
General Chamber of Commerce.
STEARNS' COUGH CURE
Terrible Tidal Wave. The city of Aliato, Mexico,, has been
of the inhabitants inve been drowned.
Altata is on the Gulf of California, and exposed to the full sweep of any stories
The Mexican Govern raging in the Gulf. ment has undertaken relief measures for the afflcted inhabitants.
Breach of Promise. Liest. L. f. Van Schaick, of the 27th Infantry, has been charged by a young Southern lady of good funily, with failure to marry her. The complaint ban boen Judgod with the War Department, and has created considerable comment. Lt. Van Schmick was a gallant officer while in the Philippines, and was recommended for a medal of honour and a pedal for bravery.
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THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. PIANO MAKERS & IMPORTERS, HONGKONG, SINGAPORE &
SHANGHAI.
PRINTING.
PRINTING.
PRINTING.
Artistic Printing
Dono with Neatness and
Despatch
At Moderate Prices.
1954 Programmes.
合
Nos, 30 & 32 Wing On St, Central
DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF New IRON, METAL & STEEL for ENGINEERING WORK, STEEL BOILER-PLATES,
COPPER PIPES, GAS TUBING,
ANCHORS & CHAINS STEEL TEES AND JOISTS. Hongkong, January 4, 1902.
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EL, F. CARMICHABL
- CONSULTING-ENGINEER,
SURVEYOR AND CONTRACTOR, "
QUEEN'S BUILDINGS.
TELEGRAMS: 'CARMICHAEL,'HONGKONG.
A BO Code, 4th Edition.
A 1 Code.
¡Lieber's Standard Code,
TELEPHONE, 282.
Hongkong; July 2, 1901.
1379
Company Reports.
Business Circulars.
Bills of Lading, etc
Under European Suparvisian
China Mail Office
5 WYNDHAM STREET HONGKONG."