MOET and

CHANDON'S

CHAMPAGNE

DRY IMPERIAL

Per Case, Quarta $58.00.

Sole "Agents z

Pints 162.00

H. Price & Co.

The China Mail

MARTELL'S BRANDIES

One Star, par dos. 828.00

No. 13,021.

BSTABLISHED

1848

458

號一月二十年四零点九子—英

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1904.

日五十月一十年甲

Business Notices.

INNES' (PATENT)

Business Notices.

METALLIC ZINC POWDER

MACEWEN, FRICKEL & CO.

FORWARDING DEPARTMENT.

EGULAR Woll

Departures for

EUROPE:

RES

Parcels and Goods shipped to all parts

of the World

All Expenses, including Duty and other FOR PREVENTION OF CORROSION IN MARINE OR LAND destination charged, may be paid by sender,

or otherwise as desired.

Goods received for Storage, Packing,

Shipment or Transhipment.

Estimates for Freight and other charges upon receipt of Cubic Capacity, Contante,

cight and Value.

CHINA PARCEL EXPRESS. OFFICE-3, DUDDELL STREET. Hongkong, December 6, 1904. 1815

EL

Intimations.

WANTED.

BOILERS.

in Boilers where Corrosion has already taken place, the intro- duction of Zinc Powder will effectually atop it. This form of Metallic Zinc is 5 times more powerful in fits preservative annon than that of Žine Slabs, Balls or Plates.

FURTHER PARTICULARS FROM

W. S. BAILEY & CO.,

Engineers, HONGKONG.

other,

EFACTORY STORE-KEEPER and HONGKONG, CANTON, MACAO Apply, ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. AND WEST RIVER STEAMERS.

TIME KEEPER.

Hongkong, December 21, 1904.

WANTED.

2280

FOUSE, Good Lucation. Willing to

NORJanuary, or earlier, FIRST-CLASS

pay $200, for suitable place,

Apply

E. A

Care of CHINA MAZ Office. Hongkong. December 1, 1901.

2158

PACIFIC MAIL S. S. COMPANY.

NOTICE.

JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD.

Hongkong-Canton Line,

e... HONAM, 2,353 tons, Captain H. D. Jones.

6.8. POWAN, 2,338 tons, Captain R. D. Thomas.

B.8. FATSHAN, 2,260 tons, Captain W, A. Valentine.

8.8. HANKOW, 3,073 tona, Captain C. V. Lloyd. 6.8. KINSHAN, 1,995 tons, Captain J. J. Lossius.

Departures from HONGKONG to CANTON daily at 8.30a.m. (Sunday Excepted), 9 p.m.

and 10.30 p.m. (Saturday Excepted),

Departures from CANTON to HONGKONG daily at 8.30 2.m., p.m. and 6 p.m.

(Sunday excepted).

VAS.0.P

Sole Agence

H. Frice & Oo.

PRICH, $3.00 Per Month,

Business Notices.

BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN AGENCY, LIMITED GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO.

(SOLE AGENTS FOR BELL'S ASBESTOS CO., LTD., LONDON).

BELL'S ASBESTOS

THE

MOST

DAGGER

PACKING

FOR

MARINE

ENGINES.

RELIABLE

PACKING

BEWARE OF IMITATIONS.

BOLE MANUFACTURERS

BELL'S ASBESTOS CO., LD, LONDON.

LARGE STOCK OF PACKINGS, JOINTINGS, &o. ALWAYS IN HAND

OFFICE 6, DES VŒUX ROAD.

Portland Cement

In casks of 375 lbs not, $5,00 per cast, Fastory bags of 250 lba net, $3.20 per bag, ex Factory:

FACTORIES-HONGKONG AND MACAO.

Glazed Stoneware,Drain Pipes and Fittings, Glazes Paving Bricks and Tiles, Fire Bricks and Fire Clas FIRE OLAY WORKS DEEP WATER BAY, HONGKONG.

For further particulars, apply to

Shewan, Tomes & Co.

GENERAL MANAGERS"

FINEST

LANE CRAWFORD & C BLACKBERRY

CHRISTMAS GOODS

CROSSE and BLACKWELL'S

XMAS PUDDINGS

MINCEMEAT

HUNTLEY AND PALMER'S

THE Departure of the ss. Manchuria for San Francisco via Macao, Naga- Baki, Kobo, Yokohama and Honolulu is POSTPONED to MONDAY, the 28th River. Special attention is drawn to their Superior Saloon and Cabin accommodation. inst, at 4 p.m.·

Hongkong, December 20, 1904.

These Steamers, carrying His Majesty's Mails, are the largest and fasteer on the MAS AND GENOA CAKES.

DU

PLEASE NOTE.

2276

URING CHRISTMAS WEEK ONLY, all purchasers of at least $25,0 worth of Wines and Spirits from Messrs GREGOR & CO., will be entitled to receive in addi- tion to their purchase, and absolutely free, 3 Full-eize Sample Bottles of the follow-

ing Wines at Choice :

GRAVES, SAUTERNES, MEDOO, ST. EMILION, MARGAUX, ST. JULIEN, ST. ESTEPHE or CH, LA

· TOUR MARCEAU, or

2 Full-size Sample Bottles of

GREGOR & CO.'S IMPERIAL HIGHLAND or CLUB No. 1 WHISKY, or

1 Full-size Bottle of

Messrs MARIE BRIZARD & ROGER'S AFTER DINNER LI-

QUEURS, to bo Selected out of 20

Varieties.

GREGOR & CO.,

Wine and Spirit Merchants, 34, Queen's Road Contral, 1st Floor

(Opposite Post Office). Hongkong, December 19, 1904.-

SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., Lrn Hongkong Macao Line,

6.8. HLUNGSHAN, 1,998 tons, Captain W. E. Clarke. Departures from Hongkong to Macao on week days at 2.30 p.p Departures on Sundays at 12.30 p.m. Departures from Macao to Hongkong daily at 8.30 a.m.

Canton-Macao Line.

5.6. LUNGSHAN, 219 tona, Captain T. Hamlin.

This steamer anves Canton for Macao every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8,30 m.; and leaves Macao for Cauton every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8a.m.

JOINT SERVICE OF THE H.K., O. AND MACÃO STEAMBOAT Co., LTD., THE CHIA NAVIGA TION COMPANY, LTD., AND THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD,

Canton-Wuchow Line.

8.8. SAINAM, 588 tons, Captain J. Willox. .-9.9, NANNING, 569 tóns,

ain C. Butchart.

One of the above Steamers leaves Canton for Wachow every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8.30a.m., and the other leaves Wuchow for Canton on the same days at 8.30.a.m. Round trips take about five days. These vessels have Superior Orbin Accommodation and are lighted throughout by electricity.

2270

18"

CHEE WING & 00., 2899, LEE YUEN STREET (WÈST)

HONGKONG;

DEALERS IN

"IRON WARE, &c.

Further particulars may be obtained at the Office of the

HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LD.

18. Bank Buildings, Queens' Road Central, opt site the Hongkong Hacel.

Or of BUTTERFIELD AND SWIRE,

Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

PELHAM HOUSE.

PRIVATE HOTEL, CENTRALLY SITUATED,

THREE MINUTES' WALK FROM POST OFFICE. SPECIAL TERMS FOR MONTHLY BOARDERS, RATES MODERATE.

VYNDHAM STREET. Hongkong, September 6, 1904.

All Sorts of COPPER, BRASS STEEL

N. LAZARUS,

STEEL GIRDERS and TEES, CORRUGATED IRON, PIG IRON, &c.,

Suitable for...

SHIPS, ENGINEERS AND HOUSE BUILDERS.

Hongkong, May 29, 1900.

THE AMERICAN SYSTEM

or

ENTISTRY

DE

Dr. M H. CHAUN,

.1.227

37, DES VOEUX ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG. From the University of Pennsylvania, US.A.

Hongking, July 28, 1904.

THE POPULAR

SCOTCH

1386

BLACK&WHITE

MES BUCHANAN & CO. OINTEEL WHISKY DISTILLERY

&M. THE KING

REZ the PRINCE of WALEN

Suppli

HOTEL

GRA

OPTICIAN,

SIGHT TESTED FREE

Hongkong, October 1, 19/4.

1835

10, D'AGUILAR STREET, HONGKONG.

LENSES GROUND ON THE PREMISES.

S. TUXFORD, Manager,

1797

CLARK'S STUDIO,

4, ICE HOUSE STREET. PORTRAITURE IN ALL STYLES.

Hongkong, October 5, 1904.

AMATEUR WORK A SPECIALITY,

1812

THOMAS HOTEL.

FIRST CLASS HOTEL, moet centrally situated Well Furnished and Airy A Bedrooms. Monthly Boarders accommodated on very Moderate Torms.

For Particulars, apply to

Hongkong, August 1, 1904.

Concentrated strength,

sustenance and energy- that's what Bovril Bovril represents a per- fectly scientificcombination of the stimulative and favouring features of

act with the

of beef.

BOYRIL

THE MANAGER.

DE HARRY FONG, AMERICAN TRAINED DENTIST”

1413

ELECTRICAL and Latest Improved

Appliances 41, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Entrance on Løs •Yuen Street. Hongkong, July 28, 1904,

$1379

Dr NEWELL WILSON,

DENTIST.

LATEST AMERICAN METHODS:

REASONABER FERS

TO CHARGE FOR EXAMINALIONS.

„First Floor"

ILDINGS

QUEEN'S Hongkong Detaber 19, 1904.

CADBURY'S SELECTED CHOCOLATES. FRENCH CONFECTIONERY.

SWEETS !

SWEETS!! CRYSTALLIZED FRUITS,

ELVAS PLUMS,

CARLSBAD PLUMS,

PULLED FIGS.

Price per Doz, Qts.,

Bottle,

Hongkong, September 1.1904.

BRANDY

$11.00 1.00

LANE, CRAWFORD & 00.

FAIRALL & CO.

ARE NOW SHOWING THEIR NEW STOOK OF

Evening Blouses, Laces, Berthes and Fichee. Real Lace Handkerchiefs, Silk Hose, Gloves,

FOR DAY AND EVENING WEAR;

Fancy Combs and Hair Slides,

Chatelaine Bags, Pearl Necklets,

AND MANY ARTICLES SUITABLE FOR XMAS GIENS.

22, QUEEN'S ROAD. Hongkong, December 17, 1904.-

THE

HONGKONG

1095

HOTEL.

UNRIVALLED FOR COMFORT AND CUISINE.

EVERY MODERN LUXURY,

ALMONDS, RAISINS, FILBERTS,

THOROUGHLY UP TO DATE WITH BRAZILS,

MODERATE TERMS AND NO EXTRAS

BARCELONAS.

CRACKERS,

CRACKERS.

NOVEL DESIGNS.

CHEESE.

THE CONNAUGHT HOTEL,

QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,

12186

STILTONS IN JARS. A FIRST CLASS HOTEL, SITUATED NEAR THE BANKS AND PRINCIPA

WHOLE STILTONS.

MCLAREN'S CHEESE. GRUYERE.

YORK HAMS

SPECIALLY SELECTED.

OFFICES, EXCELLENT CUISINE AND WINES, Large and Lofty Rooms Elegantly Furnished Hydraulio Elevato Hot and Cold Water throughout Special Rates for Tourles Launch Service for Guesta. For Terms apply

THE MANAGER.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO. LEADING SCOTCH WHISKIES.

STAG HOTEL, THORNE'S BLEND

CLAYMORE

148, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. A FIRST CLASS HOTEL, MOST CENTRALLY SITUATED

WELL FURNISHED AND AIRY BEDROOMS. LOCHABER Monthly Boarders accommodated on very Moderate Terms...

For Particulara, apply to

THE MANAGER. Hongkong, November 3, 1904,

D. NOMA, TATTOOER,

1985

V. R. O. LIQUEUR (Square bottle)

60, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL Public are informed that my Parlours are open from 9A.. all day. My 32 years Texperience in tattooing is a guarantee of good work and prompt execution. My Colours are absolutely fast and perfectly harmless, and produce a charming effect not attained by any other, as their composition is only known to me. H. R, H. The Duke of York, and H. I. H. The Emperor of Russis, both honoured me with their patronage; besides many others of High Rank, Prices Moderate and satisfaction guaranteed as attested by 3700 Recommendations which I have received from all Sources..

Hongkong, August 2, 1904.

THE

CARLTON HOUSE HOTELS.

8 and 10, ICE HOUSE ROAD (CENTRAL),

(3 MINUTES THOM THE CLOCK TOWER),

W.

1419

NEWLY FURNISHED IN ELEGANT STYLE AS A FIRST CLASS PRIVATE RESIDENCE. Situation very Healthy and Quiet; the General Appointmente and Cuisine all that can be desired.

For ferma, apply to

THE MANAGER. Hongkong November 7, 1904.

THERE ARE THREE POINTS

1226

WE BEG LEAVE TO DRAW YOUR ATTENTION TO

Point 1 No Local Bottlings.

Point 2: Exceptional. Qualities.

Point 8 Cheapest Possible Prices.

Do not these Three Paints strike you as something forth considering when you purohsack Vines and Spirits,

YOU CAN SECURE THEM ALL BY DEALING WITH US.

GREGOR & CO.

Wine and Spirit Merchants.

34. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, First Floor.

(W. Powell & Co's Old Premises). Hongkong, Proember 21, 1904.

Per Doz $12.00

14,00

14.00

16.50

THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY, Wine and Spirit Merchants,

SOLE AGINTS.

BREWER & CO.

28 and 25, QUEEN'S ROAD,

CHRISTMAS

NOW ON VIEW.

STOCK

LE GAMES IN GREAT VARIETY.

INDOOR GAMES

TENNIS GOODS.

CRICKET SETS.

TENNIS SETS.

Newest Novels. Annual Volumes. Diaries.

LARGE STOCK OF NEWEST NOVELS.

ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL.

BOOKS

Shərrica

Marsales and Maden

Ports

Clarota

Burgundies

rmouths

Bitters

Liqueur

Hocks & Moselles

Caldbeck, Macgregor & Co.,

Wine and Spirit Merchan

16, QUEEN J

Hongkong. December 8, 1904.

Intimations.

Intimations.

Milkmaid

ONDENSED

(AED

SWISS CONDENSEDLIN

BRAND

Milk

Guaranteed

Full Cream.

Largest Sale in the World.

TRADE MARK

G. FALCONER & Co.,

WATCH MAKERS AND

WELLERS.

NEW SELECTIONS OF

DIAMOND JEWELLERY AND ENGLISH SILVER WARE, HIGH-CLASS GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES. ARGE ASSORTMENT OF SPECTACLES. PINCE.NEZ AND EYE PRESERVES.

• FALCONER & Co. ARE AGENTS FOR ROSS'? FAMOUS TELESCOPES AND

BINOCULARS, LORD KELVIN'S NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, ADMIRALTY CHARTS AND BOOKS.

EASTMAN'S KODAKS AND FILMS,

M. MUMEYA,

THE CHINA MAIL.

MITSUBISHI COSHI-KWAISHA

(MITSU BISHI CO.)

1

Intimations.

THE CATHOLIC UNION,

A GLENEALY

GRAND CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME.

ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES-

in aid of funds to provide Christmas Trusts to 700 poor Children and 200 poor

Old People

DATE OF PERFORMANCE

Thursday, Dec. 22, at 9 p.m.

Saturday,

-24, at 5,30

Monday,

26 at 9 Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 9

COAL DEPARTMENT, Thursday, Dec. 29, at 5.30 ..

MARUNO-UCHL TOKIO.

CABLE ADDRESS IWASAKI2 which applies to all Branch Offices and

Hongkong and Shanghai Agencies..

AI, ABC 6th EDITION, WESTERN

UNION CODES USED.

ALL LETTERS ADDRESSED MANAGER, MITSUBISHI CO., WITH NAME OF PLACE UNDER.

BRANCH OFFICES.

64, QUEEN'S ROAD | NAGASAKI, MOJI, KOBE, KARATSU

AND HANKOW,

JAPANESE ARTIST AND PHOTOGRAPHER. ENLARGEMENTS ON BROMIDE PAPER

AND FINISHED IN CRAYON.

ALL KINDS OF WORK DONE FOR AMATEURS.

84, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

JAPAN

COALS,

MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA

(MITSUI & CO.)

2123

„HEAD OFFICE :1, SUBUGA-CHO, TOKYO, LONDON BRANCH-24, LIME STREET, E.O. HONGKONG, BRANCH:-PRINO'S BUILDINGS, ICE HOUSE STREET, FIRST FLOOR

OTHER BRANCHES :

New York, San Francisco, Hamburg, Bombay, Singapore, Sourabaya, Manila, Amoy. Shanghai, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Port Arthur, Seoul, Chemulpo, Yokohama, Yokosuka, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Maidzura, Kure, Shimonoseki, Moji, Waks maten, Karatau, Nagasaki, Kuchinotan, Sasebo, Maidzuru, Mike Hakodate Taipeh &c.

Telegraphic Address: MITSUI (A.B.C. and A 1 Codes.). CONTRACTORS OF COAL to the Imperial Japanese Navy and Arsenals and the

State Railways; Principal Railway Companies and Industrial Works; Home and- Foreign Mail and Freight Steamers. Sh SOLE PROPRIETORS of the Famous Miike, Tagawa, Yamano, and Ida Coal Mines... HOLE AGENTS for Hokoka, Hondo, Kanada, Fujinotana, Mamada, Mannoura, Onours, Otsuil, Sasahara, Taubakuro, Yoshinotani, Yoshio, Yunokibara, and other Conle,

Hourkong, May 31, 1904,

S. MINAML, Manager, Hooghong.

UNTOUCHED BY HAND.

1119

MELLIN'S

FOOD

For INFANTS and INVALIDS.

MELLIN'S FOOD is free from Starch When prepared is similar to Breast Milk.

MELLIN'S FOOD WORKS, PECKHAM, LONDON, ENGLAND.

DINNEFORD'S

The Dufvenial Hemedy” för Acidity of the Stomach, Headache, Heartburn, Indigestion, Sour, Erditations, Billou Allection...

DINNEFORDS

The Physician's Cure for Gout,.. Rheumatic Gout

and Gravel.

Safest and most: Gentle Medicine for Infants, Children, Delicate Females and the Sickness of Pregnanc

MAGNESIA MAGNESIA

PERFECT BEVERAGE,

van Houten's Cocoa

is known and prized throughout

the

he whole world for its high quality and delicious natural

flavor.

van Houten's Cocoa

Best & Goes Farthest.

AGENCIES.

SHANGHAI: H. J. H. TRIPP.

HONGKONG: H. U. JEFFRIES,

MANILA: COMPANIA MARITIMA, YOKOHAMA : M. ASADA.

CONTRACTORS OF COAL to the Im- perial Japanese Navy and Foreign Navies; the Imperial Arsenals; the Imperial Rail- way; Sanyo, Kiushu and the other Principal Railways; Industrial Works; Home and Foreign Mail and Freight Steamers.

PRICES

OF ADMISSION

82

81 children

60 Cta

·81

&children 50 Cte.

Tickets can be had at the above address, where the Plans of Seats are now on View. 2278 Hongkong, December 20, 1904.

THE HONGKONG HIGH LEVEL TRAMWAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.

| TWENTIETH ORDINARY GEN- ERAL MEETING of the SHARE- HOLDERS of the above Company will be held at the REGISTERED OFFICE of the COMPANY in Alexandra Buildings, Des Voeux Road, on FRIDAY, the 23rd day of December, 1904, at Noor, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ending 30th Novem- ber, 1904,

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com- pany will be CLOSED from the 20th Inst, to 26th Instant, both days inclusive. (Sd.) JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,

General Managers.

2247 Hongkong, December 14, 1904,

HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE

CO., LD

NOTION IS HEREBY GIVEN that a

Call of $7.50 per Share has been mado in respect of all Shares not fully paid up and that such call is Payable on 2nd January, 1905, at the REGISTERED OFFICES of the COMPANY, Alexandra Buildings, Des Voeux Road, Hongkong.

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,

General Managers. Hongkong, November 1, 1934.

2155

NOTICE.

MRAH WAH, of Messrs Che San Bros,

EXPORTERS OF COAL to Hongkong.. Shanghai, Hankow, Singapore, Manila, of Yokohama, Bookbinders, etc., begs

North China, Korean ports and America,

SOLE PROPRIETORS of Takashima, Ochi, Shinnew, Namazuta and Kami Yamada Collieries, and also Hoje Colliery, which will be ready to produce on a large scale the best Buzon Coal from 1905.g

Sole Agents for Kigio, Komatsu (Tagawa) and Matsushima Coals,

The Head and Branch Offices and the Agencies of the Company will receive any order for Coals produced from the above Collieries.

Coat sold in 1903 by the Company amounted to 1,210,000 tons.

TAKASHIMA COAL,

New and additional shafts at the Taka- shima Colliery have been completed and this well-known best and most economical steam Coal in the East is now produced in abundance and can be supplied in any quantity.

Hongkong, April 25, 1904

"

THE BEST GIFT

FOR THE WIFE

-18 A

to inform the Public of Hongkong that he has opened a Branch in this Colony, at No. 16, Pottinger Street, under the style of CHE SAN BROTHERS, and is prepared to execute all kinds of GENERAL JOB PRINTING, RUBBER STAMP MAKING, COP- FEB-PLATE PEINTING AND ENGRAVING, STATIONERY, DRAFT FORMS and ACCOUNT Books.

All Ordera will be attended to and exe- cuted in the shortest time, and the Firm hopes to be favoured with the kind patronage of the Public.

Hongkong, December 5, 1904.

2191

Intimations.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1904

I HAVE

BEER OF QUALITY

IT'S

Rainier

Hongkong, October 23, 1904.

To Let.

TO LET.

BEER

M. J. CONNELL,

Sole Agents,

Beaconsfield Arcade, Hongkong & Philippines

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

1376

FIRST CLASS BOARDING ESTAB

NEW HOUSES, To Let, in CASTLE A DISHMENT in Hongkong. Fully

2 ROAD

Apply to

SAM WANG & 00., LD.,

81, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, October 22, 1904.

2153

TO LET.

EUROPEAN HOUSE, No. 168, Praya East, Four Rooms and Kitchen, Servants Quarters, Bathrooms, Hot and Cold Water. Good Sea View.

Apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & 00,, Hongkong, August 8, 1904.

TO LET

2148

BY TELEGRAPH.

FROM NORTHERN PAPERS

THE RUSSO JAPANESE WAR

Another Conflagration.

Toro4 December 18.

There in reason to believe that further

offensive installations hava heen, made on 209-metre hills

Furnished and doing good Business.

Splendid House, with every convenience, art excellent View of the Har and having art bour. One minute's walk from Electric Cars. Well-known to, and patronised by, Ameri- cans. Suitable for Syndicate or Private Concern. Present Proprietor leaving for England shortly.

Apply by Letter to

N. A Care of CHINA MAIL' Office, Hongkong, November 11, 1904.

The bombardmont was resumed on Mon- day morning on the New Tow

conflagration ensued.

2043

FOR SALE.

NE VERTICAL ENGINE, with Fly

wheel and Governor, one cyclinder

9 inches diameter by B'inch stroke..

One VERTICAL ENGINE, with fly TO. 1, STEWART TERRACE, The wheel and governor one cyclinder 12 N

Peak. Apply to

THE HONGKONG Land Investment

AND AGENCY Co., LD. її

2149. Hongkong, March 28, 1904.

TO LET.

inches diameter by 18 inch stroke.

One VERTICAL ENGINE, with fly wheeland governor, two oyclinders94 inobes diameter by 12 inch stroke.

Cores'a Troan

and

HLOKIO December 18.

It is reported that the Coreku Govern- ment has decided to dispatch three batta. lions to Hamyong province for the purpose. of clearing it of Russians and realising the value of the national defencen.

Preparing for Winter.

TOKIO, December 13,

The supply of winter clothes to the Ja. panese troops at the front is ideally com- plete, non-combatinta being included.

Dispositions of the Defenders.

TOKIO, December 13. Since the capture of the 203-metre hill, the localisation of the Russian troops on Taiyangkou, Itzeahan, and Antzeahan is distinctly to be made out. The sailors were formerly used in the reserves, but they are. now largely sorting the Russian batteries. owing to the large number of casualties among the soldiers, who are now seemingly intended for the counter-attacks and charges.

down

Abusing the Red Cross.

TOKIO, December 12. The newspapers here point out the trickery of the Russians, referring to their mooring the Sebastopol and the destroyers, in order to avoid the Japanese fire, among the so-called hospital ships flying the Red Oruns flag, and the papers urge the adop tion of drastic measures.

Effect of the Japanese Shells,

TORIO, December 12. General Nogi reports that the bombard- ment of inner Port Arthur on Sunday did serious damage to the Poltava the Amary and the wireless telegraph station on Gold... en Hill. The Arsenal was eet on fire.

According to the Naval Staff, four bat. One HORIZONTAL ENGINE, with fly wheel and governor, one cylinder 11tleships, two cruisera, & gunboats, and a inches diameter by 36 inch stroke.

torpedo storeship are badly crippled, and s further baptism of fire is unnecessary.

One HORIZONTAL ENGINE, with fly, wheel and governor, one cyclinder 18 inches

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF ONE ROOM on the First Floor of diameter by 80 inch stroke,

HONGKONG.

SUMMARY JURISDICTION.

ACTION No. 1432 of 1904.

TONG TÀI FONG V, TAM MAN SAM.

THEREAS the Defendant, TAM MAN

W SAML, who is the publisher of the WORLD NEWS' (Sai Kai Kung Yi Po) published in the said Newspaper, on the 20th September, 1901, a statement concern- ing the Plaintiff, Dr WONG TAI FONG, intimating that the Plaintiff, in breach of his duty as a Trustee of the Li Shing

SINGER SEWING MACHINE. Scientific and Industrial College, had en-

Come and be convinced.

SHOWROOMS:

1, WYNDHAM STREET. Hongkong, October 3, 1904.

APPLY FOR

1262

gaged a relative of the Plaintiff named. CHAN to be a Teacher in the said College; the said Chan being to the knowledge of the Plaintiff incompetent to perform his duties as such teacher and that the Plaintiff wasincompetent to be a Manager of the said College. NOW, THEREFORE, the said Defendant, TAM MAN SAM hereby pub- licly withdraws the said statement made concerning the Plaintiff and admits that the aame is not correct and has no foundation, in fact, and the said TAM MAN SAM also expresses to the Plaintiff his regret for having made such a statement.

Dated the 12th December, 1904. 697 2251

THE ANGLO-AMERICAN STORE'S LATEST PRICE LIST OF GROCERIES, etc., etc., etc.

Hongkong, 1, Wellington Street,

Kowloon, 63 & 64, Elgin Road, Hongkong, September 17, 1901.

BOO CHEONG, STATIONER & PAPER MERCHANT,

No. 20, PorTINGER STREET, -

HAS always on Hand every kind of Stationery, Paper for Office Uso and of the Best Make, and Automatic Cyclostyle Writing-paper, Copying Presses, Pencils

and Ellams Duplicator.

Hongkong, November 10, 1904.

2033

PURE LINSEED OIL

Awarded Bronze Medal at the Paris Brhibition, 1900.

Gold Medal at the Indian Industrial Exhibition 1898, 1900 & 1901.

MANUFACTURED BY

TAM MAN SAM:

THẤT BEAUTY IS ONLY SKIN. DEEP

IS AN ACKNOWLEDGED FACT

THE PREPARATIONS

OF

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.

Apply to

SECRETARY,

A. S. Watson & Co., Limited. Hongkong, December 10, 1904.

2151

TO LET.

NODOWN No. 3, NEW PRAYA,

Kennedy Town. Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST

MENT & AGENCY CO., LD.

2093 Flongkong, November 21, 1904.

TO LET

THREE FIRST-CLASS SHOPS, Euro- pean Style, in Kowloon. Possession on or about 31st August, 1905.

TH

MODERATE RENTALS.

Apply JUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE

CO., LTD. Hongkong, October 5, 1904.

TO LET

HOUSE at ELLIOT CRESCENT,

Apply to

A Robinson Road

TEX D'ALMADA E CASTRO-

52, Queen's Roid Central,A

2138 Hongkong, November 29, 1904,

TO LET

Mrs ELLEN, SKIN SPECIALIST. A STORIED GODOWN with Water

DRIGHTON, England, are unsurpassed

Bfor Creating, Restoring, and Pre-

serving Beauty. Their application impart to the Face, Neck and Arms a Delicate Softness, the Fresh Tints of Health and the Odour of Flowers. To preserve her beauty is the natural ambition of every woman of culture. The CREAM, POWDER and LOTIONS prepared by Mas ELLEN her

T East Point, & New BRICK BUILT.

Frontage.

Apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.

2120 Hongkong, November 25, 1904.

TO LET

self are not only quite harmless, but being NRA KOWLOON.

natural akin nutrients, are distinctly bene. fioul

BOLE AGENTS -

A. §. WATSON & 6Ơ., LTD.,

Hongkong Dispensary.

THE GOUREPORE CO., LD., Hongkong, September 26, 1904.

CALCUTTA,

Contractors to the Military, and Public Works Departments, State Railways, and all large Consumers

throughout lading the East, and the Colonies.

W. R. LOXLEY & CO.

Soles Ageali,

HONGKONG

Cable AddressLOXLEY Hongkong. "Hongkong, July 9%, 1908. -

TRY OUR FRESH XMAS CAKES.

M

ADE from the Post of Ingredients and

Pure Fresh AUSTRALIAN BUTTER

11b, 2tb stb, and of other sizes made to

order by giving previous notice.

Yearly increasing bale is the suffic guarantee of their super

ALL

A CHOO & CO.,

1704

39, DES VEUX ROAD, CENTRAL

GENERAL STOREKEEPERS

NAVAL CONTRACTORS,

AND

COAL MERCHANTE AVE always on hand än 4 mple Stock. Supplier executed abshortest notice. Well-directed Steam laum

HA

Picujo parties and for Towing

PRICES VERY: ODERATE TELEPHONE NO. 100, Hongkong, December 1, 1904.

TOS. 1, 2, 3 and 4. BARROW TER

Apply to

SAM WANG & CO., LD,

81 Queen's Road Central.

2171 Hongkong, December 2, 1804.

HONGKONG OLUB.

TO LET.

The above can be inspected, and all par ticulara obtained, upon application to

THE MANAGER.

Kowloon Docks. Hongkong, December 10, 19.4.

2997

QUONG HING LUNG,

FIRST CLASS

Tailor and Outfitter.

30 YEARS' EXPERIENCE IN U.S.A.

UP-TO-DATE CUTTER. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED.

FANDY GOODS DEALER PRICES VERY Low. No, 96, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong. Hongkong, September 14, 1004.

KEATING'S LOZENGES

EASILY CURE

THE WORST COUCH.

One gives rollet, ~ An in of over 80 years is a bertah

NOTORIOUS NIHILISTS

RELEASED.

Colonel Aschenbrener, Vera Figuer, and

Basil Ivanoff, notorious Nihilists, have

recently been released from a Fortress after

20 your imprisonment. The health, of all

three has completely broken down, They were forbidden to speak for 15 years. They have now been exiled to Siberia. The release of these prisoners from a fort ress carries the mind back to a period when the Nihilists were exceedingly troublesome to the authorities of Russia.

The opera tions of the conspirators were conducted

1685 with so much mystery, and their influence

THE JAPAN LAUNDRY CO.

THE above LAUNDRY & rapidly gain. ing Public Support for their Excellent Workmanship and Prompt Attention.

Shirts, Collars and Ladies Dresses Speciality.

Tourists and Travellers are strongly re- commended to give this Company a trial. FG. ALLEN, D Manager. Office: No, 36, Queen & Road Central, Above Watson & Co.'s Old A Establishment. Hongkong, November 24, 1904.

2131.

NOTICE TO SNOPERS,

THE NIPPON/TUSEN KAISHA M prepared, during suspension of their Trans-Pacific Service and until further notice, to Book Cargo and eue Bills of Lading to HEATTLE, WASI VIC For Particulars, apply to the UnderTORIA, B.C., and PACIFIC

PORTS, BIRG

SUITE of 2 ROOMS, on the Ground

floor of the Annex, suitable for

Offices.

Eigned

CH. GRACE

Secretary Hongkong, June 2, 1904

The UNIT

2150

TO LEF

INS

1791

KWONG TY CHEONG, LATE OF NOEST, QUEEN FOR CENTRAL CHINESH SPANESE CURIO

FRICKS VERY MO

8 DAGUILAR STREES

Hongkong October 20, 190

SCHOOL BOOK

TO 1, RIPON TERRACE. A HOUSE in Word Nex Core Ro FLATS in MORETON TERRACE, facing the Polo Ground

OFFICES VII Course of Erection, Cox- AUGHT KOLD (near Blake Bus GODOWNS PRAYA LAST.

THE HONG

was so widespread, as to completely baffle those whose duty it was to suppress them. Extraordinary vitality was shown by the organisation, causing great alarm through-- out the Russian Empire. The year 1883 closed with rumours of attempts on the life of the then new Czar Alexander III., whose coronation had taken place towards the end of the month of May. The Nihilist agitation continued to smoulder during the following year, and a plot was discovered against the lives of the Emperor and the Czarevitch Early in October 14- Nihilists, including a staff officer, a lieu. tenant-colonel, and three women; one of whom was the wife of a physician, were tried at St. Petersburg, for high treason. One of the women, Vera Figner, alias Vers Filipava, aged 30, a priest's daughter, after B trial which was conducted in the Palaco of Justice with the greatest secrecy, and lasted a week, was found guilty of being the agent of the Nihilist society, and of häving taken part in the preparation of the bombs used in the assassination of the Emperor Alexander II., in the murder of General Strelnikoff, at Odessa, and in the Organisation of revolutionary societies in the Russian stay. The Annual Register for 1884, in giving an account of the trial. states that but th

to five

labour

hird labour

she was sentenced to death, peror commuted the sentence with hurd fothes officer

oder

ware Stromberd

Sentenced to

This i the pru

ber

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1904

THE BEHAVIOUR OF BELLEVILLE BOÌLERS.

Auctions.

report, of the Navy Boiler Committee, the ions to Sell by Public Auction, many engineers, constructional and naval,

who were satisfied with the Belleville boiler, when well constructed in the first instance,

FRIDAY,

his SALES ROOMS, DUDDELL STREET,-

A FINE COLLECTION OF

and properly supervised in service, have the 23rd December, 1904, At 2.30 px., at not receded from their position; and no one who associates with naval boiler con- structors, and with engineers afloat having į experience of this steam-generator, can fail

~ JAPANESE CURIOS,

Comprising

SATSUMA VASES, PLATES and Bowrs, to be impressed with the continued confid-SILVER and other CLOTRONNES, BRONZES, CARVED IVORIES, CUT VELVET PICTURES,

INLAID LACQUERED PANELS, SILK EMBROI DERED SCREENS, HANGINGS, etc., etc,

TEAMS :—AB. (1901). On Viow on day of Sale. Catalogues will be issued.

THE CHINA MAIL.

NIW O

OF TAKARADZUKA, KOBE, JAPAN,

TSALTS, which property commends its use before any Mineral Laxative.

It is a certain cure for Constipation, Gout, Dyspepsia; Distress after Meals, and an Unhealthy Complexion.

J. Clifford Wilkinson,

SOLE PROPRIETOR.

Name.

Hle Britannic Majesty's Ships on the China Station,

8

Class

Tons.

LIH.P.

Captain.

PUBLIO AUCTION.

Notwithstanding, says Engineering, the

NATURAL MEDICINAL WATER, BOTTLED AT THE SPRINGS

THE Undersigned have received instruc

Alverity

+Albion

despatch-vessel battleship, 1st class

1700

12

12,950

3000 42 13,500

THIS Water, besides being aperient, contains a large proportion of FERRUGINOUS.

Algerine Amphitrite Andromeda Bramble Britomart

Bloop

1050.

6.

1400.

cruiser, 1st class

11,000

18

18,000

cruiser, lat class

11,000

16

16,500

gunboat, 1st claas

10

6

$1300

ganboat, 1st class

710

В

1300

Lieut-Comdr. T D. Pratt

Conturion

battleship, lat class

10,500

14: 18,000

Comdr Richard M. Harbord Captain Sydney R. Fremantle Commander R. Nugent

Capt. Charles Windham, C.V.O

Capt. R4N. Ommanney Elent Cpm U. M Makina

Captain Wegan.

Last reporteit ni

longkong Hon Longi Hongkong Wethaiwel

·· Wói hai wel

Hongkong

Hongkong

Woikaiwal

Cressy

craiser, 1st class

$12,000

14 21,000

Captain Henry M. Todor

Singapor

Cherub

water tank and tag

380

300

Hongkong

H. PRICE & CO., Agents.

Hongkong, November 29, 1904,

Espiègle Fame 2105-1 Fearless.

aloop

--1070

10 1400

Comdr: Ernest Barton

Singapore

torpedo boat destroyer

360

8

5700

Liout-Comdr. Asser

Hongkong

craisor, 3rd class

1680

12

3200

Comdr. P. V. Lewes, D 8.0.-

Singapore

*Glory

battleship, 1st class

12,950

18 18,600

Captain Hon. Walter G. Stopford

Hongkong

Fandy

torpedo boat destroyer

276

4000

Rese

Reserve

Hongkong

Hart

torpado boat destroyer

275-

4000

Weihaiwel

Humber

stareship

·1640

-800

Lieut. Comdr. F. M. Riadore

Hongkong

Iphigenia

cruiser, 3rd clase

3600

177

9000

Janus

torpedo boat destroyer

280

В

3900

Kinsha

river gunboat

4

Leviathan

cruiser, Ist class

14,100

1851,592

Moorhen

-river gunboat

180

Oceani

battleship, let class

12,950

16

800 19,500

torpedo boat destroyer

950

6

6300

sloop

1015

6

*1400

Surveying-vessel

895

6

- 650

86

2

240

sloop

980

1400

river gunboat

85

240

"Captain) W. B. Fauczner

Lieut. Comdr. A. Gregory Lt-Comdr. C. P. Metcalfe Captain Francis G: Kirby fut Colädr. F. B. Noble

Captain T. G. Greet:

Reserve

Tommander John Nicholas Obdren, C: E. Mouro

Lt. Com. R. E. Vaughan Comdr. Vivian

Lt.-Com H. T. Attay

Shanghal

Weihaiwal

Yangtase

Singapore

Hongkong

Weihaiwel

Hongkong

Hongkong

Lebna

West Ivor Singapore

West Riv

cruiser, 2nd class

2600

9000

Capt. 0 H H. Moore

Shanghai

river gunboat.

85

240

torpedo boat destroyer

250

6500

Tamar

receiving ship

4660

Lt.-Comdr. Davidson' Lieut. Comdr. Craufard. Commodore Dicken

Yangtans

Hongkong

Hongkong

Teal

river gunboat

180

2

800

Thatin

cruiser, 2nd clası

3400

8

9000

Tweed

coast defence gunboat

363

3

.:200

Lt.-Comdr. E. V. Dagmore

Capt. JA. C, Wilkinson Lieut. Cmdr. R. H. Keate

Yangtze

Hongkong

Hongkong

Vengeance

battleship,

glass

12,950

16 $13,500

Capt. Die Stuart, C.M.G.

Vostal

sloop

980

6 1400

Comdr. St. John Farquhar,

Amoy

Singapore

Virago

torpedo boat destroyer.

355

€300

Reserve

Hongkong

Waterwitch

surveying shi

020

450

Comadr, Ernest J. Hardy

Mirs Bay

Whiting

torpedo boat destroyer

ORG.

8.

5900.

In Reserve

Hongkong

Woodcock

river gunboat

160

500-

Woodlark

river gunboat

160

500

Lieut. Com. C. W. Wrightson. Lieut. Com. Wasco

Upper Tangh

Upper Yanot

Q

"Manufactured enly at 78, New Oxford Street, London. Sold by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors.

GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, December 19, 1904.

2269

AUCTION. PUBLIC Particulars and Conditions of the Letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on TUESDAY, tho 27th day of December, 1904, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of One LAND is the Lot___of CROWN Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, commencing from the date of Bale, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Sur- veyor of His Majesty the KING, for one farther term of 75 years.

No. of Sale,

Localier.

Registry No.

Shak Tong. Tani,

Connaught Road,

ence expressed in the type. The view has been intensified by the letter sent to the Sir Compton Admiralty by Admiral Domville, along with the report of the Committee, in which he indicated that ha Was * compelled to say that his experience - with the Belleville boilers on the Mediter. ranean_station, where he is in chief command, had been very favourable to them as steam-generators; and that no serious boiler defecta had been experienced in any of the ships. The state of affairs has continued, and for some months there has been almost an entire cessation of the little defects which were so largely magnified by the daily Press 'to the disadvantage of the water-tube stenm-generator. The explana- tion is probably that which we have repeatedly urged namely, that with -experience in manufacture, and especially with due regard to the enormous change general involved in stoking and in- working better results can be achieved. Engineering officers in the Navy now realise that more care is necessary; and we hope, alan, that there is a hetter appreciation on the part of the executive officer in control, of the importance of allowing sufficient time in harbour for an examination of the boilers, and the rectification of little defecté which threaton a breakdown. A voyage recently made by the first-class cruiser Terrible from England to Wei-hai-Wei and home, affords very strong evidence of the possibilities not only in respect to economy bat in steady working of the Belleville boiler, when satisfactorily equipped and controlled with due regard to its peculiari. ties. The Terrible, it may be remembered, was built some eight or nine years ago the Clydebank. Works, now owned by Messrs John Brown and Co Limited. This vessel and the Powerful were the first large vessels of the Navy to bo fitted with the Belleville boiler, although prior to this vory satisfactory results had been attained with the same type of steam-generator in the gunboat Sharpshooter. In these two cruisers many of the difficulties associated with a radical change had to be met; and since valuable lessons are more frequently learned through failure than otherwise, it resulted that in their earlier years these vessels gained, rightly or wrongly, an ill- rapute amongst those opposed to change generally in naval engineering. The boilers no doubt suffered more because of this extensive experimental work; but the voyage now made by the Terrible, after having had her boilers overhauled, clearly shows that the type of steam-generator may give satisfaétory results under favour- able treatment. The success in the French, Russian, and Japanese navies of the same boiler has further established the view.

1

NAKAZAWA,

i

No. 7, D'AGUILAR STREET. JAPANESE (CURIO STORE.

JUST

at

UST Arrived a New Shipment of Artistic Postal XMAS and NEW YEAR'S CARDS and a Varied Assortment of XMAS An Inspection is Earnestly PRESENTS. Solicited. PRICES VERY MODERATE.

Hongkong, October 22, 1904.

́SIR ROBERT HART'S MEMORANDUM.'

2263

Marine Lot No.

Particulars of the Lot.

Boundary

5.

15,

قیر

Measures

ments

ft. it

W.

Square feet

Contents in

Annual Rent.

Upset Pce.

113.694

146.0 171.0-167.0 65.6 16,242,208

Intimations.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

PROBATE JURISDICTION.

In the Goods of JAMES HENRY

COX, deceased.

No

【OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Court has, by virtue of Section 58 of Ordinance No: 2 of 1897, made an Order limiting the time for Creditors and others to send in their Claims against the above Estate to the 29th December, 1904.

All Creditors are accordingly hereby required to send their Claims to the Under signed on or before that Date.

Dated the 29th day of September, 1904. DEACON, LOOKER & DEACON, Solicitors for the Executors.

2236

CARMICHAEL AND CLARKE.

CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND

SHIPBUILDERS, SURVEYORS AND CONTRACTORS, REPAIRS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

TELEGRAMS; 'CARMICHAEL,' HONGKONG,

A. B. O. Code, 4th Edition.

HOLLOWAYS

For Indigestion, Heartburn, Biliousness, Jaundice,

and all Complaints of the

Liver and Kidneys.'

THEY ARE INVALUABLE

FOR THE USE OF FEMALES:

MAIL STEAMER DEPARTURES.

The following table is a chronologically arranged list of mail steamer sailings to Europe, America, Canada, and Australia. Coast ports, Manila, “and Japan aro not given, for steamers are constantly sailing for those ports. All the American steamers call at Japan, and the majority of the Australian boats call at Manila, and, in addition to those vessels, special steamers run there. The departure of every steamer is subject to alteration. The P. & O, mails usually reach London in about 28 days, and the French and German in about 28 or 30 days.

DEP.

Bremen Marseilles

00

·ឌ

1.

244 43

Otter

Phoenix

Rambler

Robin Rosario Sandpiper

Sirius

Snipe

| Taku

river gunboat

* Flag of Admiral Sir Gerard H. Noel, Commander-in-Chief, +Flag of Rear-Admiral the Hon. A. G. Curzon-Howe, C.B., C.M.G.

Foreign Men-of-war on the China and Japan Station

Aspern Kaiserin Elisabeth

Achéron Alouette Arkus

Bengali Bugeand

Vauban

Name.

Fing and Description.

Tons.

Austro-Hungarian oruiser Austro-Hungarian cruiser. French armoured gunboat 1706

2437

4000

10

French gunboat

900

7

French gunboat

123

Aspic Avalanche

French gunboa

475

French gunkost

140

French runbost

580

6

EUROPEAN MAIL.

French cruiser

3740

29

Casse-tete

STEANER.

MAIL DESTINATION DUR LONDON

DUE.

ABOUT.

*Châteaurenault Comete Decidéo

French gunboat French cruiser French gunboat.

140

8018

52

4

French gunboat

10

DEERS

Dec.

21

G. M. S. Prinz Eitel..

Friedrich

Hambarg

Jan.

21

97

M. M. Tonkin

Marseilles

Feb. 25

31

P. & O. Bengal

London

29:

Feb.

5

Jan.

4

G. M. S. Seydlitz

-Hamburg

14

Estoc Froude Gueydon Henri Riviere Javeline

10

M. M. Dumbea

Marseilles

8

Kersaint

French cruiser French gunboat French destroyer Franch cruiser! French gunve French destroyer French gunboab

2000

31

350%

9376

807

1250

14

P. & 0. Malta

London

13

+Montcalm

French cruiser

9700

28

18

G. M. S. Roon

Mosquet

- French torpedo-boat

360

24

M. M. Australien

Oleg

French gunboat

71

28

P. & 0. Coromandel

London

March 4

Pascal

French cruiser

4016

Feb.

1

G. M. S. Bayern

Hamburg

14

Pistolet

French torpedo-boat

350

11

P. & O. Simla

London

18

་་

Redoutable

French oruiser

9437

15

G. M. S. Zieten

Bremen

28

Styx

French cruiser

1796

25

P.&O. Chusan

London.

April

1

Sully

French cruiser

9858

Surprise

Takiang

Vigilante

Franch gunboat French gunboat French cruisor French gunboat

K29

8150

123

Bossard

German cruiser

1857

Fürst Bismarck

CANADIAN MAIL.

Geier

Hansa

Hertha

DEP.

STEAMER.

DESTINATION.

DUE.

Iltis

Jaguar

Luchs

German flagship German cruiser German cruiser German croiser German gunpat German gunboat German gunboat.

11,000

1776.

6230

6500

1000

800

850

Möwe

German gunboat

1009

A. 1 Code.

Seeadler

1905

Lieber's Standard Clode..

TELEPHONE, 232.

Dec. 28

C.P.R. Athenian

Vancouver.

Jac.

21

Thetis

Tiger

Hongkong, March 14, 1903.

563

1905

JAD.

11

do.

Empress of China

do.

Feb.

1 Tsingtau

25

do.

Tartar

do.

18

Vorwarts!

German cruiser German orniser German gunboat German gunboat German gunboat

1640

2660

900

170

THE

Feb. 8

do.

Empress of India

do.

Mar.

1

March 8

do.

Empress of Japan

do.

29

Eiba

Italian oruiser

2300 10

3600

15

do.

Athenian

-do.

April 8

Italian cruiser

2498

13

29

do.

Empress of China

do.

17

April 19

do.

Empress of India

do.

May

10

26

do.

Tartar

do.

20

Adamastor

11

May

10

do.

Empress of Japant

do.

31

Dia

24

do..

Athenian

do.

Juno 17

Vasco de Gama

Portugueso oruiser Portuguese gunboat Portuguese cruiser.

:1980

720

3215 20

ཛྫུ 88 ཀྐཱགIགནྡྷ2"281e81e2e1he༠2}ས་1ཀླ i282ཚོཊྛ ཿསྐྲཧྨཙཀྑăསྐྱུཋཋ 2|ཀླི༄།R

Guns.

H.P.

Captains.

7300

8000

Capt. Friedrich Grluzenberger Captain Mirtl

Singapore

Hongkong

1700

Comdr. Laforriere

Saigon

400 ·

Lient, A. Varney

Saigon

500

Lieut. Crespin

Canton

450

Lieut. Jouruet

Saigon

150

Haiphong

400

Saigon

9000 150

Capt. Lefivre

Saigon

Haiphong

1817,000

438

900

Captain V. Poidlone Commander Louel Commander L'East

Woosung

Haiphong

Saigon

9500

Salgon

Haiphon

7

303

Lieut. Jehenne

Haiphong

36 20,200

Shanghal

Haiphong

300

Lieut. Comdr. Basussant

Haiphong

6

2200

Gazonawwater Le Gollenr

Shanghel

12 19,600 300

Captain Cros

Haiphong

Lieut. de Vean Prab

Haiphong

Capt. Hourst

Yangtze

7

8500 300

Comdr. Senrica

Hongay

Lieut. de Woerth

Haiphong

6071

Salgon

10

1700

Capt. Vincent

Saigon

20,000

900

Captain Guibertesu Lieut. Holgue

Shangbat

Shanghal

Yangtse

23

7

4560 500

Captain Blondel

Along Bay

Lieut. Carol

Canton

2900

Comdr. Huss

38 14,000

Captain Prowe

Hongkong

16 2960

34 10,000

Capt. Weber

37 10,000

∙10

1300 Comdr. Baros von M. Hällessom

10 -1900

Comdr. von Stadults

Capt. Baron Echimmelmann

Comdr. Wilbrandt

Shanghai

Singapore

Nanking

Shanghal

10 1344

Comdr. Kroenoke

Hongkong

8

875

Comdr. von Grumbkow

Manlia

15 2800

Comdr. Persius

Shangha!

24

8000

Captain Voit

Shangha

10

1800-

Comdr. Delling

1300

Comdr. Giobber

Canton

8

500

Lieut. Scharf

Shanghal

7471

Captain Borea Ricol

Captain Presbitero

Shanghal

7000

Capt. Pescetto

Shanghal

4000

Captain d'Antas Ribeiro Captain Coutinho

Shanghal

6000

2199

Albout

Russian gunboat.

810

$

730

Amaur

Russian orulser

2800

5 4700

Askold.

Russian cruiser

6000

27 24,000

Capt. Reitzenschteln

Bayan

Russian cruiser

7600

10 16,500

Bobre

Russian gunboat

1050

8

1150

Comdr. Erjeckovitch

AMERICAN MAIL.

Bogatyr

Russian oruiser

6640

12

19,500

DEP.

DESTINATION.

DUE.

1374

Diana Djighilt Gaidamak Chemiastchy Gromobol

Russian cruiser

*6731

.:6

8000

Russian gunboat

1456

3

1700

Guiliak

1905

TANG YUEN.

Dec.

23

P.M.S. Manchuria

San Francisco

Jan.

17

Mandjour Novik

1905

Jan.

6

O. & 0. Korea

dor

Feb.

3

13

24.

do. Coptic P.M.S. Biberia-

do.

10

do.

21

Feb. 3

do..

Mongolia

do.

March 9

Poltava

17

do.

Chins

do.

17.

"

28

do.

Manchuria

March 11 24

do..

April

do.

0. & O. Doric

Korca Coptic

do. do. do.

28

"1

April 8

May

21

Otrajny

Peresviet Petropavlovsk

Pobeda

Rasboynios

Retvizan

Bossia

Rurik Sevastopol

Russian gunboat Russian gunboat Russian cruiser Russian gunboat Russian gunboat Russian cruiser Russian gunboat Russian battleship Russian battleship Russian battleship Russian battleship. Russian cruiser Russian battleship

500

9

$500

-1480

6

2000

12,364

44 14,500

1000

B 1000

1224 7

1400

3000

17,000

6

2000

Silatch Vsadnik

Port Arthus

97

WAVERLEY,'

NO. 34, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL-

(Opposite the Post Office).

1904

A

- Series of Articles on Sir ROBERT

A HART'S SCHEMES for the Improve-

ment of Chips.

Reprinted from the China Mail. To be had in pamphlet form at this Office.

PRICE 50 Cents.

Hongkong, July 4, 1904.

1237

First-class BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, Large Airy Well-Furnished Rooms Table d'Hote at Separate Tables. Cuisine. under the direct supervision of the Pro- prietrix. Moderate Terms.

Hongkong, December 5, 1904,

ZETLAND HOUSE. UPERIOR ACCOMMODATION, SUPERIOR Commacht House).

No. 10. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL MODERATE CHARGES.

MBS WATLING, Proprietress. Hongkong, July 27, 1904.

STEAMER.

Marco Polo

19 Puglis

Italian cruiser

1490 19,674

15 14,500

10,960 18 10,600 112-674115-14,500. 16 10,600 1334 10 1786 16 12,902

10,960

16,000

6817,000 13,250

Russian protected oralser 12,200

26 cruiser 10,923 Russian, proteste

10,960 16-10,000 950 2 $1125 600 19 $3300% 1230 15 1194

Zabiyaka

Albany Annapolis Bainbridge Barry Callao

D. S. torpedo-bost destroyer

U. S. gunboat

Capt. Manuel Vasco de Carvalho

Condr. Gainter

Gomdr. Gramatchlokoff

Capt. Nasarowsky ⠀⠀ Comdr. Yourieff Comdr. Zagarausky

Captain Jessen

Comdr, Shumoff

Commander Crown

Cómdr. Vasilloff Captain Keroleff Captain Jakovlaff

Capt. Zateareleng Osptain Oseroff Comdr, Liven

Captain Sepelrannipof Capt. Matusevich giv Captain Serebrennikof Lleub-Comdr. Ivanozik Comdr. Zagoriansky-Klasel Conde. Abramoff

Uspt. Dyor

Macao Hongkong

ladivostoor

Port Arthu

Shanghal

Port Arthur

Saigon Port Arthuy Port Arthur

Vladivostool

Shanghai Shangalain Port Arthur

Damaged

Port Arthm Fort Arthun

Port Arthre Visalvoabani )

Port Arthu Port Archan

Port Arthas

Cavibe

Shanghal Manila MManika

三字氣

1.-THE TRI-METRICAL CLASSIC.

千字文

2.—THE THOUSAND WORDS' POEM

Translated from the Chinese

by E. J. EITEL, PH.D.

To be had-Price 75 Cents the set-from

CHINA MAIL Office, 6 Wyndha

the Straat,

RIGAUD'S KANANGA

WATER

OF

JAPAN

(REGISTERED)

The most delightly freshingTolletWater. renders the skin Arm, relieves mos- quito bites and imparts a delicate fragance and feeling or comfort.

RIGAUD'S CHOICEST NEW EXTRACTS

* RECOMMENDED

KANANGA

LOUIS XV ASCANIO

LUCRECIA LILAS DE PERSE BOUQUET & L'ELYSÉE BOUQUET ROYAL

GRÁCIOSA

IRIS BLANC IRIS AMBRE YLANGYLANG PEAU D'ESPAGNE WHITE VIOLETS WHITE HELIOTROPE LILY OF THE VALLEY Agata, complete assortiment of avery ather adour, se RIGAUD & C, PARFUMERS — PARIS.

ROSINA

For Sale by A.18.WATION & Co. Chemists

OARDING ESTABLISHMENT.

BSplendid View of Harbour.

No 18 MACDONNELL ROAD. Under European Management.

Apply at the House,

or.

At FAIRALL & CO.. Opposite Hongkong Hobel.

Hongkong, June 10, 1903.

BOARD AND RESIDENCE.

KILLADOON,

ON North Spar of MORRISON HILL

151, WANCHAL ROAD-Light, Airy and Well-furnished Double and Single Rooms with full view of the Harbour With or without board.

PRAYA RECLAMATION

SCHEME,

AS PROPOSED TO THE HONGKONG

GOVERNMENT AND THE MARINE LOT HOLDERS BY SIR PAUE OHATER,

The Fall Details Printed in Pamphle

NOW READY,

Coples way be had atļ“ Chry▲ Man'", Office

Prios 50 Cent fosch,

Russian battleship

Russian gunboad

Russian gunboat

Rusalan cruiser

U, S. cruiser

3769 28 7500

DEP.

AUSTRALIAN

STEAMER

U. S. gunboat

U. S. torpado-bost destroyer

1000 12 4904 647 420|17

1907

Capt. Robrer

8000

Lieut. G. Williamas

Lieut. Irwin

DESTINATION.

DUE, 1

2018

10

600.

Lient. Dismaker

Hongkong

Chauncey

U.S. torpedo-boats destroyer.

420

471 8000

Lieut. EP. Jessop

Manila

1905:

Cincinnati Dale

U. S. cruiser

3213

2-19:

7500

Coudr. Hugo Osterhons

Shanghai

U. S. torpedo-bost destroyer 420

8000

Lieut. H. E, Arnoldi

Manis

For Terms, apply on the Premises, to)

MES G. 8, WEBB.-. Hongkong, July 20 1904,

Dec

26. O. N. Chingta

Jan.

16, Decatur

U. S. torpedo boat_destroyer

420

B000

Libut. A.-W-Knor

Manila

1905

Elcano

U. S. gunboat

10 580

6000

St-Comdr. J. Hood

Shanghiy

Jan.

11

-E. & A. Australian

do.

Feb

1

Helens

U. 9. gunboat

1592

8.

1988

Comdr. P. E. Sanyer

133

20

C. N. Taiyuan

do.

12

29

N., D. L. Prinz Waldemar

do.

15

Feb.

8 E. & A. Empire

do.

Mar

1:

TAST

11 C. N. Tsinan

do.

5

Mar. 6

N. D. L. Prinz Sigismund

đo.

2

8

E. &

Eastern

do

April

Australian

do.

April

26

Monadnock

Monterey New Orleans Dragon Pampanga

Paragna

Rainbow

U. S. monitor

9990

6

-3000

Captain Mahar

Manila Shangh

U. 8. monitor

4034

6244.99

Comdr. J. B. Milhen

Cavite

U. 8. cruiser

9197 90 7500

Commandor GB. Harbe

U, 8. cruiser U S. ginboat

10,288

·45

11,111

Captain Burwell

201

3

250.

Ensign J. E. Bass

Shanghai

Davite

U. B, gunboat

201

250

Capt. Benneth

Carite

-U, B, eruisor

4000 ∙14

Capt. J. B. Collins

Manila

17

N. D. L. Prinz Waldemar

do.

May

.10

Raleigh

U. 9. cruiser

3218

18

7600

May

3

E. & A. Empire

do

24

San Francisco

U. 8. ertiser

4098

27 9913

Captain Very

29

N. D. L. Prins Sigismund

do.

June

21

Vicksburg

U. S. cruiser

1000

13

1118

Villalobos

Wilmington

-Wisconsin.

U. 8. gunboah

347

8

800

Lions A. Wiler

U. 8. gunboah.

1397

8 1894

U. S. flagship

12,000

50% 12,609

Comdr. Marahall

Commander Mantill

Commander A. W. Doda

Captain Clover

Bha

Flagship of Rear-Admiral Feilder.

There is also a Philippines U.S. Squadron.

Flagably of Rear Admiral de Jonquières. Flaginip of Vise-Adı

ASWATSON & CO.,

LIMITED

TRADE

ESTABLISHED A‚D. 1841.

TELEPHONE No. 185.

CLARET 8.

1 doz: 2 doz.

4 doc.

MARRIAGE.

THE CHINA MAIL.

march is compulsory, and it leads at last to the Kinchau Isthmus, which could not be forced by all the might of

HILL-VON REIFFENSTUHL-On 21st De cember, at St. John's Cathedral, by the Rev. F. T. Johr.son, ARTHUR WILLIAM HILL Supreme Court, Hongkong, to Russia with Japan in command of the EMILY BLONA VON REIFFENSTUHL, youngest

Rea Far from wasting lives upon daughter of the late Jonathan Howell, of

attacks, or starving the garrison, we Cambridge.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS,

All business communications for this Bottles & Bottles & Bottles. office should be addressed to THE MANA

$9.00 GER. $6.00

9.60 Communications intended for publication 6.50 6:30 ... 0.00 7.00 10.00 should be addressed to THE EDITOR, and

8.00 11.00 not to any person by name.

Vin Ordinaira ...$5.00 Cotes

|||ALEKANDRA BUILDINGS.

Medoc.

St Emilion ...

7.00%

"Margaur

7.50

18:50 -

12.00

St Julien

8:50 .11.00

9.50

12.00

15.00

Cos St Michel

Ch. Leoville

CONFECTIONERY

OF THE FINEST QUALITY.

Imported from the

St Estephe"...

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1904.

LOCAL AND COAST NEWS. BY TELEGRAPH.

The members of the Hongkong Police Force will hold a dance at No. 7 Station, West Point, on December 26 at 9 p.m.

The Centipedes" gave one of their

[CHINA MAIL'S EXCLUSIVE SERVICE.] [SUPPLIED BY REUTER, via BOMBAY,]" [Received on December 20, at 7 28 p.m.]

CORRESPONDENCE.

abould prefer to see Pert Arthur fed enjoyable dances in the City Hall last night, RUSSIA'S INTERNAL WORRIES dem, I have been reported to have said in

was present.

and pampered and supplied with all it at which His Excellency the Governor needs, certain that its syren voicevill attract one Russian army after another. into the fatal circle of its malign at traction, there to be dealt with, as poor Stackelberg was, by the resistless weight of amphibious force, in a perfect

The transport Avoca, with the First Battalion of Sherwood Foresters on board, arrived at Singapore from Hongkong on December 12,

The transport Dilwara sailed to-day We cannot undertake to return rejected theatre for the exercise of its utmost with the two relieved companies of the strength.___ No, the soul of Port Arthur, | Royal Garrison Artillery and some time- as we have said before, is with Kuro- expired men.

12.50 communications.

Any communication not accompanied 17.00 by the signature of the writer will be .13.00 14.00 (14,00

18.00 rejected without consideration. 15.00

18.00

Ch. Larose... 14.00 15,00

AMERKAN.

86.00 $39,00 ...85,00

6.00 7.00 10.00 SPANISH.

California... Zinfandel

LEADING LONDON and Valdepenas

PARISIAN HOUSES:

CADBURY'S

CHOCOLATES.

DAINTILY PACKED.

-PASCALL'S BUTTER SCOTCH.

MACKENZIE'S CREAM TOFFEE

TOM SMITH'S CHRISTMAS

CRACKERS

IN GREAT VARIETY.

A. S. WATSON & CO.,

Limited

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.-

WM. POWELL

LIMITED.

ALEXANDRA

..$5.00. 26.00 $9.00 SPECIAL RATES 201 HOGSHËADS.

An allowance of SEVENTY-FIVE Cents per dozen is made for quarter bottles when' returned to our Godown.

158

H. PRICE & CO.,

18, Queen's Road Central.

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Meeting.

2 p.m.-Meeting of Wo Shun Steamboat

Co., Ltd., at Company's Office.

Amusements.

Miscellaneous,

9 p.m.-Orchestral Concert in City Hall.

· Goods per Gregory Apcar undelivered after 4 p.m. on this date will be landed.

Telephone, No. 22.

The China Mail.

CLAMOURING FOR A CONSTITUTION,

Huge Meeting of Engineers In St. Petersburg.

LONDON, December 20.. At a meeting of 590 Civil Engineers at St. Petersburg, held in the form of a banquet, it was resolved that unless the country was granted a Constitution

A declaration, signed by 6,000 unable to be

engineers who orting the re

present, was read solution.

patkin's bayonets. Notwithstanding, Under the heading of "A Gambling perhaps, the wisdom of The Times' plan raid' we stated last night that Tang Chuk All communications, must be legibly the fall of Port Arthur is a matter of Hing was compradore to the Mitsui Bussen it was impossible to effectively protect written upon one side of the paper.

national pride with the Japanese, and, Kaisha. The manager of the Mitsui Bus. Russian industries. if they can prevent it, they are not san Kaisha writes us to the effect that such going to allow the besieged any more is not the case and we hasten to rectify our error. The compradoro to the Miteni freedom than they are getting, Japan

Buasan Kaisha is Mr Tang Kwai-pok," wants Port Arthur to fall whether it

Aberdonians in flongkong: who are is now necessary or not, and fall it. will if she can make it. Feeling will interested in the game of football, will no doubt be glad to learn that, the Aberdeen be relieved in Japan by its

Football Club defeated the Clyde (1-0) in capture, but, as the Literary Digest the semi-final round of the Qualifying THE FATE OF PORT ARTHUR. points out, there are many friends of Cup. They now meet the Renton in the General Kuropatkin on the continent final, they having defunted the Arbroath who will look upon its fall with wel-6-1). come relief. With all their friendship League Cricket.

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1904.

THOSEwho are endeavouring to ascertain from the shreds of information given out to the world by a cautious censor the exact position of affairs around Port Arthur will read with interest the in-

J

[REUTER'S SERVICE.] The Tzar and Autocracy.

LONDON, December 19, Telegrams from St. Petersburg indicate that the Reactionaties are fast recovering the upper hand; the Press has been for bidden to mention representative govern- ment. It is reported the Tear has inform- ed his Ministers that he is determined to maintain the principle of autocracy for his

son.

FLEET. Admiral Sirileff has been appointed to the command of the third Baltic fleet. The Admiralty expects the fleet to sail on the 28th proximo.

AN EXPLANATION, To the Editor of the UxinA MAIL.

HONGKONG, December 21. SIE-Referring to the recent proceedings in the Police Court, before Mr Hazeland and reported in your isquo of the 10th

answer to a question put to me by the Defendant's Solicitor that I had not paid my subscription for 'three years. Permit me to inform the public, through the medium of your valuable journal, lost any wrong impression prevail amongst my Co-religionists and friends, that I have not done so because no accounts, or state- ments have been published for these last three or four years by the Defendant showing how these funds are administered. It is, time a full and lucid statement of accounts was published for the satisfaction of the subsoribers to the funder no in U Absence of any such statement, a good many

of my Co-religiopiats have coated, ogbaczibe ing to the charity funds relating to the

Community.

Thanking you in anticipation I am, etc.,

A. RUZACK

THE KWANGSI REBELLION.

To Defent the Cattle Thieves,

(From Our Correspondent.)

CANTON, December 18,

The officials have hit upon a novel plan to prevent the robberies of cattle in Kwangsi. The rebels have taken, in some districts, to driving off herds of buffaloes and yellow cattle, and selling them to the butchers at low figure, by whom they are at opte slaughtered in the night, so that all identification is impossible. Consequently the farmers have no oxen with which to plough their fields, and they themselves

attempt something drastic,

Therefore, to prevent this, if possible,

for Russia, the military experts of the The Army Ordnance Corps again were Gaulois and Figaro have condemned the victorious in their Lesque cricket match infatuation of the Grand Dukes for the against the Royal Army Medical Corps. terview appearing elsewhere in this issue famous fortress in the Far East, The A. U. C. compiled 185 runs for 6 THE THIRD RUSSIAN BALTIC are in great perpexity, and will, themselves, with Marquis d'Adda, an expert Ever since General Dragomiroff, Rus wickets (Skinner 44, Webb, not out, 73, engineer, who has witnessed the opera sia's celebrated strategist, began to Legrove 30), while the H.A.M.C. were tions of the besieging and the besieged urge the abandonment of Port Arthur dismissed for 31 runs (Ranking 11, Latter, not out, 10). Seven of the R.A.M.C. armies for over a month. Some of the by the forces of the Czar, the experts conclusions which he has been forced to of these French dailies have asked players scored ducks.' Noon-Meeting of The Hongkong High-bave already been impressed upon the themselves if this course might not, Christmas Cricket.

Level Tramwaye Co., Ld., at the Com-Japanese generals, and they show con- after all, have been the wisest from pany's Offico. 2.30 p.m.--Auction of Japanese Curios, clusively how it is that the Russians Kuropatkin's point of view. The topic &c., at Mr Geo. Lammert's Sales have been able to resist the furious has occasioned a warm expert discus- bombardments which have been directed sion. Has the long-drawn-out siege 9.15 p.m.-Evening Concert at Peak against them for such a considerable played greater havoc with the strategy Club:-R. E, O. Bird, C. M. G. Burnie, workmen being insufficient.

General Memoranda, FRIDAY, December 23

Rooms.

9 p.m.-Performance at City Hall.

>

Hotel Goods per Tientsin not cleared at 4 p.m..

on this date subject to rent.

Goods per Malta not cleared at 4 p.m.

on this date subject to rent.

CHINESE SCHOOL BOOK

11.—18'in 18z fian. Translated into English

by Dr. E. J. EITE!.

PRICA. Certe. Crow, Max Office 5 Wyndowm Street.,

BUILDINGS. A. S. WATSON

& Co., Ltd.

Grand

Xmas

Bazaar

Now Open

All Kinds of

DOLLS,

TOYS..

GAMES,

etc., etc.

OUR SHOPS

will be kept open until

5 o'clock on

SATURDAY,

December 24th.

WM. POWELL, LTD.

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1811.

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, the first sector of the defences. Could

E

the Japanese co-operate with this force by breaking down the defence at Antabusan, which is to the south-east of 203 Metre Hill, and also capture the

The annual cricket match between

the Hongkong. Club and the combined Services will take place on Saturday and Monday next, commencing at 11.30 a.m. each day. The following will represent the

of Kuropatkin or with the strategy J. T. Dixon, Walter Dizon, R. Hancock, of his foes? The Paris Temps thinks H. Hancock, F. Maitland, G. E. Morrell, the factor of prestige was decisive with T. E. Pearce, A. G. Ward and T. S. Smith. both belligerents. Each felt that the The Club team is a fairly strong one, and fate of Port Arthur would so powerfully should take a lot of beating. impress the Asiatic mind-that all merely Wedding at St. John's. military considerations must be subor- dinsted to that fact. The Pester Lloyd (Budapest) is of opinion, however, that Russia's prestige has been so lowered in the Asiatic mind by all the events of the war that the fall of Port Arthur can ha

have no overwhelming effect now, and the military Reichswehr, of Vienna, continues to hold the piege of

LOCAL AND COAST NEWS.

Fire at Penang.

A telegram to the Singapore Free Press from Penang, dated December 17, atates that a disastrous fire occurred on the pre-

A-pretty-wodding was solemnized at St. John's Cathedral this morning, the contrac ting parties boing Mr Arthur W. Hill, of the Supreme Court, and Emily Flora von Reif, fenstahl (nee Howell). The bride was dressed entirely in white and wore a pretty white hat. After the ceremony Mr and Mrs Hill drove away, while the guests accompa nied Mr Fred Howell, the bride's brother, to No. 6 Morrison Hill Road, where a recep. tion was hold.

Resisting the Police.

+

HASTILY FITTING OUT.

LONDON, December 19.

and at least to make such robberies lese easy, the officials have issued instructions to all the butchers, and warned them that they are not to slaughter after the 25th of the 10th month. Should any be found bold é

PENAK bullocks

The Third Russlan Baltic squadron is at defiance, hough to set this edict

fitting out very hastily at Libau, with no attempt to thoroughly overhaul the ships,

THE FIRST BALTIC FLEET. The Baltic fleet has passed Cape Town bound eastward.

THE DIAMOND FIELDS IN BRITISH NORTH BORNEO, The result of the experts examination of samples of the diamondiferous ground from British North Borneo,

reported to be that, it is identical with the Kimberley blue-ground.

THE CANTON HANKOW RAILWAY.

Question of Control,

(From Our Correspondent.).

CANTON, December 18,

-10

north battery of Kekausan, by utilising vious night on the premises of Hin Lee and Pany. Evidence was adduced by Inspector Chance of settlement. But when the gen

will be arrested and dealt

with according to Chinese military law.

It is well known that in time of drought, the officials issue such proclamations, in regard to the slaughter of swine, in order to propitiate the gods. Such ordere, how- ever, are not always strictly enforced. It now remains to be seen what the mandarins will do in the present matter.

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.

Preliminary Programme.

The following is the programme for the annual race-meeting of the Hongkong Jockey Club, which is to take place on February 21, 22 and 23 next.

"FIRST DAY.' WONGNEICHONG STAKES-Half a mile.

$250. (1904-6 subscription griffins). VICTORIA STAKES-One mile. Sweepstake .of $10 each, with $800 added. (Chine. ~ponica).

VALLEY STAKE-Three-quarters of

Sweepstake of $10," with

- (1904-5 subscription gri 300 added.

MAIDEN STAKRA -Three-quarters of a mile.

$500. (1904-5 Subscription griffins). FOOOHOW CUP-Two miles. * $500 (China

ponies).

GARRISON CUP-From the two-mile="post

once round and iv,

(China ponies griffins). CHINESE CLUB CUP.-One mile. (Chins

`ponies),

LUSITANO CUP.-Que mile. (China ponies

griffins). HONGKONG CLUB Cur.——One and a half

mile. (China ponies); (1904-6 subscription griffins). ENCOURAGEMENT STAKES. Five furlongs.

SECOND DAY.- JOCKEY CUP.--Once round, $200, (China

ponies).

time. To put it briefly, the Japanese guns have been too light to make any marked impression upon the strong con- crete fortresses, and the system of monts and wire entanglements, and precipitous escarpments have prevented successful escalading tactics being adopted To reduce the fortress by assault heavier guns-guns with sufficient power to smash the escarpments and make a breach-will have to be installed, and no doubt such are now being put into position. The attack made by the Japanese recently—which was recorded in last night's issue as resulting in the capture of Tunkikwanshan fort Port. Arthur responsible for any mis- clearly demonstrates what might be carriage of the Japanese campaign in done immediately a breach is made. In Manchuria. Regardless of the opinions

Some trouble was occasioned in Queen's lieu of guns the besiegers used mines, of these experts Japan will follow her Road a few days ago by a foreigner refusing and successfully shattered the breast own course of action, and the indicato pay his ricksha hire. He was arrested by It is stated that the gentry of Hunan works, afterwards rushing in through tions are that she will not cease Jemadar Lall Singh, of the Central Station, have recently sent a telegram to the Chinese the breach and capturing the position, pounding away until the Rising Sun when a companion of his named Alfred government, urging that Chang Chih Tung which is, from a strategical point of flag is floating over the fortress. How Brankorsk came on the scene and tried to be appointed to settle the difficulty, in ra- view, much more valuable than 203 long it will be before that happens persuade him to make his escape, declaring gard to the Canton-Hankow railway, con-

that the European should not submit to sequent on the breach of contract

by the Metre Hill. It is certainly a good depends upon the stability of the forts being arrested by a black man. This American syndicate. This suggestion is in distance away from the centre of the and the force of the Japanese shells and morning, at the Magistracy, Brankorsk was harmony with the wishes of some of the fortress, being well to the East, but the mines The determination of the fined $30 for his share in the affair, and his presidents of the six Boarde. Therefore, it Japanese can operate from it much troops is always at the sticking point.

companion, who failed to put in an appear is hoped that the Foreign office will issue more effectively than from 203 Metre

ance, was ordered to forfeit a similar sum instructions sauctioning this arrangement. Hill, and might work their way within

which he had deposited as bail money.

In addition to this, the censor Wong Cheng Ngau has written a memorandum to Stolen Flour,

the throne to the same effect. Recently Four coolies were charged before Mr F. A. Hazeland, at the Magistracy, this some Americans have been visiting Peking morning, with stealing six bags of flour, the agitating that the old company may still property of the Yuen Yuen Godown Com continue the work, and there was some

heavy artillery, they would hold com-

Co., Penang. The damaged is estimated Collett showing that the defendants had try and the scholars telegraphed to the ca- BLEND manding positions whence they would at $100,000. The premises are, however, been engaged loading flour on the steamer pits, they reported that certain wealthy be able to pour in a deadly fire upon almost fully insured. The exertions of the On Fai, and while working at night brosch. persons were on their way to Peking bring: the other forts guarding Port Arthur, fire brigade prevented the fire, which ed a number of the bags, taking a small ing with them $1,000,000, with which to These forts are, as Marquis d'Adda occurred in a very populous quarter, from quantity of flour out of each and placing it buy over those with whom rests the final the presidents of the Boards have not dared points out, tremendously strong, how spreading. The cause of the fire is ascrib- in a tab. The defendants were sentenced to authority. On the receipt of this message ever, and it will be impossible to take

His Worship ordered the men to be placed to hand the control over to the Americans.

According to information already pub- them unless mines can be successfully Peking and the Penny Post. Haid or the escarpments can be skattered

Sir E. 11. Sator writes as follows to other coolies in order to deter them, as lished, the wealthy clarses of Hunan, by shells. That the Japanese generals the Times under date, Peking, Sept. 22 —

this kind of pilfering was continually going| Hupeh and Kwangtung, wished to

the contract, but Sheng hesitated and have at last realised this is an excellent Sir, The British Legation and the small 00.

would not give his consent. Now, however, thing, from at least a humane point. British community at Peking would be Rugby Football.

it appears from information received, that of view, as the needless waste of life greatly obliged if their friends and corres» The Hongkong Club Rugby Football Sheng himself has informed the Foreign which has so far characterised the pondents would kindly remember that team (which included six Lieutenants) Office that Chang Chih Tung will manage there is no British post office here, and proved too mucữ for the Glory and

and that the three provinces men- the affairs, siege will be practically done away with.

that the postage for a single letter from Albion combined. Whether or not, now that the Russian Great Britain and other parts of North of the game the Club began to attack fore we must not admit for a moment, says From the opening tioned above will assume control. There fleet has been destroyed, it is worth China is 21d. per ball ounce, not ld, and Soper crossed the Naval men's the Feung Shing Times, that the American Japan's while to worry much about the Oitculars and trade announcements, often go

goal line. [fate of the fortress, is a question that of considerable weight, are frequently re SCORELAX converted the try into claims can be entertained nor even that LADIES PURSE-Once- round,

penies). A ROBL L. Shortly afterwards Hannay scored, America shall join China in dual control. FLYAWAY STAKES-Sesen farlongs. will keenly appeal to military students.ceived bearing only a penny stamp, and the but the goal was missed. The play The feditor exclaims, This is good news (China ponies grifkina). Compstent critics at home will argue unfortunato recipients are obliged to pay remained in Naval territory for a spell, indeed! But further he learns that the PHAETON STAKES THE

mile

(China ponion) VERY FINE OLD VINTAGE MANY that it is not, and the views of The Times, the double tax for insuficient postage or then Peares, Clark (2), Lang and Bateman promo

promoter of the company, who has been CONSOLATION STAKES Three-qusi f refusing to take delivery scored tries, all of which were converted by in England, is now proceeding to China, mile. Sweepstake of $10 sach expressed some time ago on this very to run the risk of

of what may prove to be important private Pearce The Naval team was hopelessly and urges that a telegram be sent, inform.

$200 added. (Nouuning point, are worthy of reproduction.

correspondencе.

ponies), The Chinese Post Office

outclassed and made no showing at aning him, as clearly re a message sent from HONGKONG STAKES-Une mile and a half. That journat said: "We have held that

does not afford an opportunity of examin-

against the Club. At half-time the Club the gode, that he need not proceed farther, $500. (1904-5 aubscription griffins, forc- the true objective at Port Arthur was

ing insuficiently stamped letters before had scored 33 points, against the Naval.

ed entry and that, the Chinese Minister at

Ons mile and a quarter. CHAMPIONS_AD neither the town-nor the_barbour but hand with a view to refusing to take deli-

men's ni. The Naval-men made a better Washington, Leung, be instructed to ap-000 added. (Chins ponies, winners as the ships, and that once the ships were

very

showing in the second half, but it did not prise the American Government of this destroyed there was little else to deserve A. 8, WATSON & 00, the waste of life of an assault.

R M. A. Clark, of Timberry Range,

DELIEF AFTER SIX YEARS. Mrs stop the Clab from adding thres more tries, decision. Until the substance of these two being converted by Pearce. Hannay, telegrams came to light, it was feared that

LIMITED

may even go farther and affirm that

N. 8. W., Australia, writes: I wish to Lang and Bateman were the try-getters. It Sheng was secretly assisting the American General Stoessel, who has so richly inform you of the wondefrul benefit I have is a long time since the Club has inflicted

government. Now, however, this doubt is received from your valuable mediomes. I earned his St. George, is equally deserv-suttered from a severe cough for six years such a crushing defeat on any team, but removed. But whether the Chinese finan ing of the Order of the Rising Sun, and obtained no relief til I took Cham yesterday's Club team was a very strong ciers have sufficient funde in their hands to next. Given the ships destroyed, the longer lain's Cough Remedy. One bottle cured one and was composed mainly of new men.

me and I am thankful to say that I have The final scores were Club, 8 goals, 2 tries carry out the work in another matter. Port Arthur holds out the better for never had the cough since. Make any use (46 pts); Naval team, nữ.

RE Japan. So long as Part Arthur is in of this letter that you like for the good of For sale by All Russian hand, there is no strategio Dealers-WARKING & Co., Ltd., General STEALS WINE, without collag if relieves the paths

VERY OLD LIQUEUR

SCOTCH

D

WHISKY

PORT

YEARS IN BOTTLE.

A CHOICE AFTER DINNER WINE.

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

ALEXANDRA -

BUILDINGS.

We

ed to an accident.

any other poor sufferers,

liberty for Russian armies; the line of

Agenta.

two months' gaol with six hours' stocks.

in the stocks where they could be seen by

medicine.

to annul

for children, 60 pala-

HEUMATISM is cured by Chamber U lain's Pain Balm, One applioston

For sale by All Dealer WATKINS & CO Lade General Agenta,

post once round and in. $1,000. (China EXCHANGE PLATE-From the two-mile

ponies). Sweepstake of $20 each, with $1,500 HONGKONG DEERY — One mile and a half,

added. (China ponies bona fide grillins). GERMAN OUT. One mile and a quarter.

(1904-5 subscription griffins).

ponies).N GOLD COAST CUP.-Five furlongs. (China PROFESSIONAL CUP.-One mile. (Griffins

and

ponies that have never won a race), CHALLENGE Cor-One mile and three-

quarters. One hundred Guineas. SPRING STAKES. From the two-mile past once round and in. 8350, (1904-ü sub- acription grilips).

NAVE CUE. Ono mile and a quarter

(Chins ponies griffins).

~

RACING STAKES. Three quarters of a mile, Sweepstake of $10 each, with $250 added......... (China ponies).

THIED DAY,

GRAND STAND STAKER-Three-quarters of a mile. $400, (China ponies grifius). GRHAT SOUTHERN STAKES. One mile.

$500. (China ponies). **** {

GOVERNOR'S UUP Une mile. (1904-5 sub,

scription griffins)

the meeting).

(China

$100

artere of 2

Chine

NIL DESFERANDUM Five furlougs. Sweep- stake of $5, with 2150added. (Non-win- ning Chins pontes 1904-5 subs)

Entries close with the Clerk of the Courea

at the Hongkong Club House at 6 p.m. on January 7, 1900, but nominations for the Hongkong Derby close on December 24

CITEARNS HEADACHE QURE can be obtained from all dispensarion-

Given istant rebel. Keep the Contine utation.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1904.

THE CHINA MAIL.

FARNHAM, BOYD & CO.

Dividend Declared.

that all the forks are constructed in this bave never been approaqued during the

IMPRISONED FOR GOING ON THE SIEGE OF PORT ARTHUR.fashion: Say you are advancing upon one history of wate

STRIKE.

with the Japanese you will first come to a barrier, (technically known as the counter-

Trouble at Robinson's Factory, JAPAN'S TREMENDOUS TASK, scarp). This the Japanese reach by now

Fortress Cannot be Stormed

Successfully,

Opinions of ad Expert War

Correspondent.

trenches. Inside of it is a mine, and ■

* THE POWER OF ENDURANCE. -- Well, what is your opinion of the siege

After close observation of a barabard-

Rahind it is a trench which is filled with jous on the condition of affairs on Nov. barbed wire entanglements and pits. Then comes the cacarpment protecting the Russians, and behind which are the big guns, The caponier can be gained by tunnelling, but there is difficulty in crossing the barbed wire filled trench, and in attempting to cross it troops are open to the fire from the guns above. You can so the difficultios

caponier-where Russians are in shelter out lasting 38 days, and basing my opin-

A QUESTION OF CANNON, If this escarpment could be shattered by sholla the rest would be easy. So far the Japanese have not succeeded in doing it, and from observation I am convinced that they never will with their 28 centimetre (11.024 inch) Howitzers. These, and the

Before Mr H, H. J. Gompertz, at the Magistracy, this morning, Douglas Hickey, manager of the Robinson Piano Com pany's factory, proceeded against Lo Pon, foreman polisher, for unlawfully breaking his contract of vervice, knowing that his doing so would cause a strike of the work

In view of certain misapprehensions, mon in the factory. Evidence was given which seem to exist with regard to Port showing that the defendant was engaged at Arthur, its strength as a fortress, and ite the complainant's factory at Wanchai Road

capabilities of holding out against the viol as a foreman polisher, at a monthly wage of ent attacks of the Japanese forces, the fol- $26. On December 10 some fault was found with his work by the manager and lowing remarks made by Marquis Lorenzo he thon ceased work and all of the work-d'Adda, war correspondent of the Secolo, of men but four went on strike with him. Milan, Italy, to a CHINA MAIL representative, The strike continued for two days and then should be of extreme interest and should terms were come to between the manager and men and work was resumed. The de- do much to dispel any wrong impressions fendant agreed to go back at $23 per month which might have been formed. Marquis and' was to receive his pay at the end of the month as usual. Work continued d'Adda is competent to speak on the sub-fire from the forts. smoothly until yesterday, when some of the ject as he has been before the fortress dur- mon were being paid for overtime and the ing more than a month's constant bombard defendant acting as spokesman asked for the men's and his own back pay. On the ment-a bombardment which included in manager telling him that he would be paid in the usual course he again struck work, and the present charge was brought against him. On this occasion some of the men again ceased work, but were prevented from leaving the factory by the manager who locked the door and stood at it to prevent the men from leaving, The defendant refused to work and also to leave the factory quietly. One of the workmen was called As a witness but could not be induced to

make a satisfactory statement, His Worship observing that it was evident that he had

been intimidated,

In sentencing the defendant to three months' gaol, Mr Gompertz said that the evidence showed that he had acted in an illegal manner by striking when fault was found with his work. He was charged under Section 18 with wilfully breaking his contract of service in such a manner as might cause serious loss to the owners of the factory where he was employed. He was taken back on reasonable torms and then endeavoured to intimidate the man- ager by going on strike again.

ABOUT DALNY,

To-day's Advertisements ROBINSON PIANO

FOR ALL PURPOSES ÚSF-ONLY

Mosors Banjanin, Kolly & Potta oform GROSSWOOD COMPANY,

an Interim Dividend of Tis. 5 per share for the half year ended 31st October, 1904.

VARNISHES AND OILS,

un that they have received telegraphic when I left the front and allowing information to the effect that the S. a sufficient time for the erection in positions Farnham, Boyd & Co., Id., has declared BRAND OF PAINTS, of now naval guns, I feel convinced that the garrison will be able to resist besieging operations for at least two or three months To capture the fortress by general storming is absolutely impossible under the circum- stances which I saw. When the new guns are installed and further enginearing works are finished than the Japanese might hope for success. Not before. They cannot- no matter how many men they send for ward-proceed in the face of the machine guns.

203 METRE HILL.

HOW CHINESE DISPOSE OF

THEIR DEAD.

A Body Adrift in a Boat.-

Hai Island and the fact that the woman's

hand was severed from her arm led the police to suspect that there might have

An incident which goes to show the *Much has been said about the importance means to which certain classes of Chinese 4.7 guns, aro good enough" for high-anglo of 203 Metro Hill, and there seems to be fire, but what is wanted is heavy guns for some misapprehension' about that position. resort to keep information from the au- direct fire. The Japanese have realised Some people Imagine the Japanero have thorities in order to save themselves trouble the mistake of employing the 28 centimetro guns on top of it, and that from it they can

or inconvenience, has just come to light, Howitzers and are hastily erecting batter-deal out destruction ad lib. Such is not ies of heavy naval guns, though their work the caso. As a matter of fact 203 It appears that some days ago, the body of a is difficult in this direction owing to the Metre Hill

can only be used for boatwoman was found in a boat at Chung observation purposes. It is under direct fire from two or three Russian positions Rorishisan and Shojusan in particula whilst guns in other batteries can also work against it. The Japanese could not possibly keep any guns there. All they can do is to use it for a point of observation, and even then their scouts have to keep well If they could capture Apt- under cover. shusan, which is a little further south, an they would be in a strong position cho that could dominate a good snany other Russian forts. If over they do get this fort we can then consider that the fall of the fortress is near at hand. But from 203 Metre hill little can be expected.

HOW THE SHIPS WERE SUNK.

been foul play,

As supplied to the

LEADING NAVIES, SHIPOWNERS AND SHIPBUILDERS.

Manufactured by Gross Sherwood & Heald,

LIMITED, London.

SOLE AGENTS HARRY FICKING & CO., Hongkong.

Hongkong, January 6, 1904.

WAH SEIN G.

CHEAP SALE OF

JEWELLERY; SILVER

20-43

SILVER WARE; CURIOS; CARVED IVORY WARE; SILK; LINEN

SPECIAL

LTD.

XMAS

PRESENTS.

Master' Piano Players

$325, 8495, $595, $700.

GRASS CLOTH; EMBROIDERY; SILK SHAWLS, TESTED 5 YEARS IN HONGKONG

&o., of the Best Kind and Description, most suitable for Presents; at considerably reduced prices, at No. 1, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, commencing from the 22nd respectfully solicited. day of December 1904. An inspection is

Hongkong, December 21, 1904.

2287

WITHOUT A FAILURE.

Careful inquiries were made and it was proved beyond doubt that the Human's death had been due to natural causes and that her body had been set adrift by some of the boating population to which she be-

KOWLOON BOWLING GREEN OLUB NEW SINGING MACHINES. longed. This, it is stated, is a common practice amongst this section of the Chin-ULL RINK MATCHES will take place ese community, the reason for it being TOMORROW AFTERNOON, play either to avoid reporting the death to the police, or in the case of death from what might be deemed to be an infectious dis ease, to avoid inquiries. By putting the body into a boat the relatives avoid, the offence of throwing it into the harbour and practically secure its burial, as the boat is almost certain to drift ashore on some is land in the vicinity of the harbour and be found by the police.

Don't you think there has been an awful waste of ammunition then ??

**Yes, after having witnessed every type of bombardment for over a month I am it the desperate attempt made by the Ja-forced to the conviction that it is an Panese to capture the fortress as a birthday utter waste of ammunition to shell forts as strong as those at Port Arthur present for the Emperor of Japan-and by with light guns. The Japanese have 50 profession he is a naval constructor, familiar 28 centimetre Howitzers in position at with guns, their effect, and the construction Port Arthur and also a considerable number of mountain pieces for throwing shrapnel against the Russian trenches, of fortifications.

This is another practical waste of good On October 9, Marquis d'Adda left ammunition, for, as all of the trenches are Japan to join General Nogi's force in covered and protected in various ways scarcely any of the descending ballots take front of Port Arthur, and on the 13th he effect. But shell after shell is fired away

Behind this hill they have a Howitzer landed at Dalny, a city,' he says, which with the hope that at length someone will

be killed. The return in deaths does not battery, and the fire from it is directed is nothing more or less at present than n huge hospital."

There all the wounded justify the great expenditure in ammunition from a distance upon the battleships in the Japanese from the fighting lines are carried that is made. I must say the 28 contime harbour, I was present at the sinking of tre Howitzer is very effective against ships the Bayern. She was lying close in shore, and attended to, and when he landed hundreds of them, in all stages of mutila of war, and they have been used with con- and the Japanse guns which aank her were tion, were being carried to the hospital siderable succes in that for Motilall) way out of shelters for attention. Dynamite and fre Arthur. They are imitations of the Italian sight behind 203 Metre Hill. Some dis-

In this case the examination made by a have combined to do, considerable destrar-Howitzers which were specially designed tance to the right the Japanese had a tion in the city, but yet there is much of it for const defence, and for offence against periscope erected, and by means of it medical man bore out the theory arrived at they could see the Bayern, and, by a by the police that death was due to perfect- substantial and fit for occupation. The Ja- battleships and armoured vessolą,

Telephone to the gun, directed the fire.ly natural causes and showed that the fact panese are making the best possible use of

"The great mistake the Japanese made at Fifty skella` fired and five of the woman's hand being several was due all available buildings and all property of u serviceable character. Nothing is going to

the outset was to consider Port Arthur asank her. The whole of the ships in the to rats having gnawed it off. There was, of waste. The railway is in constant employ fortress which could be easily takon by harbour have been destroyed in this course, nothing to show where the boat came from, for if it had at any time a num- VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB. ment, and the Japanese hare reduced the escalading tactics. At an hour almost too manner.

The Marquis had much to say about the bar or a name all marks had been carefully late they have discovered their error, and now they have been obliged to continue Japanese discipline and the manner in obliterated. the siege on the scientific but old system; which the troops are treated, and specially that is by digging parallel entrenchments. mentioned the fact that the men are being It is a pity for themselves that they did served with more meat than usual to coun not do this from the very outset and leave teract beri beri and Manchurian fever. He tho assaults alone. They would have had a also spoke highly of the Chinese coolic. much more effective force to-day and would The Japanese have found a great auxiliary have been much nearer the heart of the force in them, and they do very nearly all fortress-at least the chances are they the transportation work about the lines. They exhibit no fear of the Russian fre would.' 'It Had you any opportunity to observe and are quite callous when shells drop and how the Russians conducted themselves explode near them. Their intrepidity an-

der fire was something to marvel at. Yes, I have been much impressed.

On being specially asked to give an out line of the attack which was made with the is always ready, energetic, and intelligent.idea of capturing the fortress as a birthday fire is invariably accurate. One thing that present for the Emperor, and of which no has forced itself upon my mind is that there account has yet been published by an eye is not much ammunition in the fortress for witness, the Marquis said: the big guns, for I have over and over again found that they have been using shells for the 20 centimetre guns in the 21ment which lasted from October 27 to 30

New Site Unavailable,

The new site for the Victoria Recreation Club, situated near. Murray Pior, which was to have been handed over to the Club in September last, has been found to be so valuable to the Naval authorities that it has been decided to retain possession of it for some time longer, if not until the Dock is completed.

When the Naval authorities promised the V, R. C. the land it was considered that the Dock would have been sufficiently advanced as to enable them to do without the piece of land at the western end,and as the authorities were desirous of gaining

guage to suit the cars which they brought over from Japan. Trains of those aro constantly running to the fighting line and back, and on one laden with rice and ammunition the Marquis went forward to gain his first view of the besioging army and their methods of fighting. A journey of about two hours lauded him within easy

walking distance of the Headquarters of General Nogi, and he was welcomed by the bellowing of artillery and the fall of a shell close at band. was a Russian carte de visit which killed two horses and a Chinese coolio, and was my first experience of bloodshed," added the Marquis.

NO BIUZZLES AT TORT ARTHUR.

How did the Japanese trest you were you muzzled as other correspondents have been?!

WHERE JAPAN ERRED,

THE RUSSIAN DEFENCE

They rarely waste ammunition and their

were

THE BIRTHDAY ATTACK,

After a continuous terrific bombard.

∙BY WHARF AND WAVE

The troubles of the Erie J. Bay are not She was recently purchased by yet over. Messrs Butterfield and Swire, and is to be B hulk, and to that end left utilised as the harbour in tow of the Sungkiang ou Monday, for Cebu. Before she had gone vary far it was found that she was leaking and had to be brought back into the har hour for repairs. These have been affected and she was expected to leave again this afternoon.

No Towing Lights. At the Marine Magistrate's Court,

commencing at 3P.M. sharp. As many Mom NOT A PHONOGRAPHIC ATTEMPT bera as can attend, are requested to be on Green at 2.45 PM.

"D. GOW,

2283

Hạn. Bartary. Hongkong, December 21, 1904. THE DAIRY FARM CO., LTD

BUT AN ACTUAL REPRODUCT

OF THE VOICES OF THE WORLDS

BEST SINGERS AND BANDS.

$60 TO $125,

FARMS AT POKFOOLUM. OFFICE AND TOWN DEPOT :-- WYNDHAM STREET. KOWLOON BRANCH-47, ELGIN ROAD. Best Australian Table Butter 70 Cts, perla. BECHSTEIN Ospon (House-Fed)

........32 15 Chickens..... Australian Bacon & Ham......65 Wiltshire Bacon.... Yorkshire Ham...

Fritz Sausages..... Pheasants.... Partridges

32

14

13

.70

.70 14

.60,

81.60 per brace,

1.50

A few House-Fed Turkeys...70 Cts. per lb.

ROYAL PIANOS

AND THE BEST MAKERS OF

EUROPE.

THE OUR OWN PICKLING. Corned Beef (Farm Fed)....35 Cts. per lb. OUR OWN MAKE Corned Pork (Farm Fed)......30 Cts. per lb.

Hongkong, December 21, 1904. HONGKONG SCHOOLS' FOOTBALL

LEAGUE COMPETITION -

2285

$400 TO $550,

THE Entries for this Competition CLOSE CASH OR CREDIT

THE

on December 24th; Schools not already notified of the Rules may obtain them from the Hon. Secretary.

The Hon. Scos. of all Competing Teams are requested to meet at Sai-ying-pun Govt.

possession of the present site of the Club, to General Igichji, the Chief of General centimetre guns. That can be detected by every Japanese gun suddenly ceased this morning the Hon. Captain Barnes- School on WEDNESDAY, Dec. 28th, at

must

On the contrary, I was allowed the greatest freedom of action. There were no muzzles at Port Arthur. I was introduced Nogi's staff, and be promptly put me at my so that reclamation works from the Tor-case. He told me I was free to go where peto Depot to the cont sheds could be put I liked, and that very afternoon I was up into operation, the contractors of the Naval in the advanced trenches watching the bom hardment of the fortress, I was with the Dock were urged to push forward with the 9th division, and the first line of Russians work of completing the new site. This was only 200 metres (820.22 feet) away. They were entrenched and rifle fire was be was done, and although the land was ing indulged in, with what success from the covered with stone and debris, it was Japanese point of view I cannot say, though all cleared off, and made ready for handing whilst I peered through a crevice a Japa- and over to the Club. Then it was discovered nese, tion-commissioned officer near me was and haversacks. I ascertained that a monitory feint, and the men with banners aval Yard he saw the defendant's launch

available for the material to be used in the

construction of the Dock, nor would there be sufficient space for truckliues.

land.

worso

"THE TERRIBLE "MAXIM,

In a way we had, from captured men and from the condition of the dead,

the contents of their clothing

are

"And what are the troops like?

4.45 P.M., to draw up a List of Fixtures for this Season.

Hongkong, December 21, 1904. 2288

Entertainments.

THEATRE

ROYAL

Water Police Sergeant Aris said that st 12.30 am on December 17 he was in Police and when he was about 50 yards clear of the launch No. 6 going East from Blake Pier

crossing from a North Easterly direction coming straight for the camber of the Naval GRAND ORCHESTRAL

spective courses and met about 10 yards from the entrance to the camber. The de- fendant did not attempt to alter his course astern and came round about five feet from

CONCERT

BY THE BAND OF

SYSTEM.

WEISMANN LTD.,

34, QUEEN'S OAD CENTRAL.

TELEPHONE NO. 407.

DEGS to inform the Public of Hongkong

received a Fine Stock of

Bowloon that they have just

ASSORTED CHOCOLATES AND CANDIES

from the different Loading Firms in Europe and America, which are now on show at

and the police launch had to stop and go H.I.G MS. FUERST BISMARCK. their premises; also all sorts of

rules of the road;

To-day's Advertisements

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.

Naccordance with Government Notifica

Iton No. 353, the EXCHANGE BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transac tion of Public Business on MONDAY, the 26th instant.

Hongkong: December 21, 1904. 2284

THE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB:

WAGNER NIGHT... THURSDAY, 22nd DECEMBER, at § p,m,

Booking at the ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, LD.

Hongkong, December 15, 1904.

PEAK HOTEL.

A

2255

GRAND EVENING CONCERT

the condition of the casing. They seem to firing. Imagine how the sudden flull have impressed observers after have an extraordinary quantity of am

Lawrence investigated charges of failing to munition for small arms, and that is at the terrible roar of artillery that for hoist the regulation towing lights whilst counted for by the fact that they have days and nights had gone on without factories in the town for its manufacture. ceasing! Whon the cannonage ceased, and towing a lighter and failing to observe the Did you have any opportunity of sa before the echoes had died away in the rules of the road, made against Leung Fook certaining what was the general condition hills, about 4000 Japanoas infantrymen master of the Naval Hard launch 68,

with bayonets fixed-jumped from the tren within the fortress

ches and rushed upon the fortifications. The attack was tremendous and was deve loped promptly and without a single pre- shot dead. The bullet pierced his skull, though the Japanese have cut off the Aying and with wild yells of banzaio that if the Club bad possession of the picce entering by way of one of his eyes. That water supply there is an abundance inside dashed pell mell into the teeth of a seething of land, there would be no landing.place was my second experience of bloodshed, but the city, as condensers are at work and fire from the machine guns above them on Yard, Both launches held on their re....|

incidents of the barbarity of good artesian water has been obtained by Erblunge fort-a position immediately war came thick and fast upon me before boring There is every indication that south-east of 203 Metre Hill, and Kekasan many days elapsed. As I proceeded back there is plenty of good wholesome food, and Paulung forts, still further south. to the head-quarters Russian shells fell too, as in the haversacks of the dead we east. The big moats and the Russian fire thick about the field, doing little damago, have always discovered plenty of good wrought havoc in the advancing ranks, and, Under the circumstances the Commodore and one brutum fuimen fell almost on top fresh bread and other victuals.

depleted to an enormous extent, the men the defendant's launch, Witness then fol suggested that the V. R. C. should retain of a cannon which I was busily engaged

were forced to retire. Norwithstanding a From what we could see their moral is clever covering fire from the Japanese artil-lowed the defendant's launch into the possession of their present site until such photographing. The Japanese did not

suffer much from this shell firing. It was extremely good and their spirits high. Iery the losses were great. The Russian fire camber and found that the regulation towing lights were not hoisted. Defendant stated time as it would be convenient for them to in the tremendous assaults that they made That is demonstrated by the fact that they was admirable from the points of view of that he was showing two white lights which

ever ready to make a counter attack precision and intensity, despite the three hand over the new position. This met from time to time that they suffered. I

were not more than three feet apart, have photographs of companies of men whenever the opportunity presents itself. previous days' incessant bombardment. with the concurrence of His Excellency ng into action full of life and spirits. I When it is remembered that day and night This indicated in itself that the bombard. The first charge was dismissed and the the Governor, and the V. R. C., on being have photographs of the very same men they are being bombarded it can be judged ment against the forts was not sufficient to defendant fined $5 for not observing the

even break the escarpment, much less un-- informed of the state of affairs at once coming back on the shoulders of their that troops who are ready to sally out, and

comrades-dead. Whole companies were always do attempt to capture any peat the guns. The Russian Naval guns Waived their right to the land for the time wiped out in an instant as it were. The positions lost, have not entirely lostars protected in strong cement casemates being.. The present site of the Club will, firing of the machine guns on the Russian heart or near surrender. The regular and most of the other guns are also in therefore, be held until the Dock is comforts was terrible and they, reaped a harvest garrison has been supplemented by the men bomb-proof shelters. During the three days of death whenever they were directed from the ships of war. All the men and gune the Japanese fired $200,000 worth of am- pleted, or until the Commodore considera

have been transferred from the abandoned munition without practical results and lost against advancing men.

vessels to the forts, and they are giving a † over 2000 men. the rapid completion of the Dock will not

Before the lapse of half an hour and be endangered by the handing over of the Most of the machine guns in use have good account of themselves. The Russians

been taken from the warships, and they feel sure that the Japanese will never after losing over 400 men in that time the have proved a great acquisition to the capture the fortress and they look forward attack on Keksusan fort where some Now that the V. R. C. are to remain at defenders. Against them the Japanese raise the vessels now beneath the waves. four o'clock the Japanese fire diminished to the time when they will be able to ground, was gained-was abandoned. By Kowloon we would suggest that steps be cannot hope for success. They simply Whether they will or not remains, of and by sunset the assaults ceased. Then fire was observed to be breaking out in the New taken to have that very offensivo drain which mow mon down like wheat falling before a

reaping machine. Sometimes the Japanese course, to be seen. Every night the for- empties itself into the north-eastern corner artillery seemed to have done so much des tress watches the Japanese lines with the Town of Port Arthur. At nightfall the

This drain truction to the forts as to lend to the impres- aid of two or three powerful search lights Japanese opened shrapnel fire on the ea

They are kept working from the close to torn ridge to cover the retirement of some constitutes a perpetual menace to the good sion that the Russians must either be all the break of day and incessantly anseptolated companies who were in a critical

retreat, this impression health of the swimming members of the deader ford to the day andse to wally forth along the whole front. The Japanese de position between the east and south Kokau- A $1,500 added. (Half Forfeit if de Miss EDITH MERRYLEES Club, and is, therefore, very undesirable. to take possession. The bloodshed that not use search lights and neither force forts.

One is shown in an illustration in the Another matter to which attention might resulted upon their appearance in the open possesses captive balloons."

12 terrific. The forts, apparently. well be given is the mooring of the coal deserted, literally belohed fire and the live Illustrated London News

If that is so it is the product of the lighters off the enclosure. These lighters Japances were converted into corpses se if

laid low by some magician's wand. For imagination of the artist. I have not soon are moored so close together that rowing instance, on October 16, I witnessed the one in use and I have been a daily observer boats, especially when the tide is turning desperate attempt made to capture the Sho. of the fighting. and the lighters swinging round, find diffi. jussu and Nirjusan forts. The Japanese And what of the Japanese troops ?"

When I say that the Russian moral is rushed from their trenches to storm the culty in threading their way through with heights and were met by an indescribably good I must say that that of the Japanese ont danger of injuring the boats by collid terrific fro. So death dealing was it that is simply magnificent. They are

men fell and never moved a muscle. The ing with the lighters. If the buoys were put at greater distance from each other the evil would be remßllied. the enclosure is silting up somewhat it would be an ap- preciable benefit if the platform at the western end was removed some distance further out. The silting up is capocially noticeable during a water polo match when the goal-keeper at the eastern end is often able to rest on the bottom of the bath, at the same time keeping his head above water. With those few alterations made the sito at present occupied by the V. RC

It leads me to believe that the to-day. The men are enduring hardships would be able to say with certainty that DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, would be in every respect admirably adapt Russian defences are too strong to be that outsiders got not of. They stay in they could take For Arthur. To-day is ed for its purpose. As this is the off-season taken by storming. The Japanese fight the freezing trenches all night and are December 20, and if they can reduce the with a bravery that could scarcely be equal. ready to storm a fort before daylight in the stronghold, before another one or two now is the time to make the suggested in led by any other troops in the world but morning. I have seen them especially months have passed, they will bave done FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.

during the attack that commenced about something that has no parallel in history.

of the enclosure, removed.

provements..

SUM.

MARVELLOUS SOLDIERS.

THE HONGKONG DERBY

SWEETSTAKES $25 each

WILL BE GIVEN BY. Miss HENRIETTE MURKENS (VIOLINIST), AND

(PIANIST).

*ON

clared on or before day of closing entries). After dark the Russians sortied and re- For China Ponies bond fide Griffins on date covered the ground lost between east and of entry. First Pony to receive 70 per south Kekausan forts, and they fully recocent., Second 20 per cent., and Third 10 per vered the fort at 10 o'clock in the evening. cent. Weight for inches as per scalo. One FRIDAY, December 28, after a desperate attack. General Ichinose, Mile and a half. (Nominations to close to however, gallantly reatormed the hill at the Clerk of the Course at the Hongkong midnight, the fighting being done with Olub House on SATURDAY, 24th Decem clubbed rifles, bayonets, and hand grenades.ber, 1904). The carnage was terrific in the extreme,

Though the Japanese made some im- pression not sufficient, however, to war. rant such a loss of life and waste of am-

pulse was a bad one, and the wonder of it General Nogi is a splendid officer and munition-the fortress still stood as far is that others will ever face such a ferocious his staff are excellently trained. The from their grasp on the 3rd, and there was discharge of guns again. Yet they do. The difficulties they have to face at Port Arthur keen disappointment that the Emperor Japanese are ever ready to rush those forts are stupendous, and cannot be realised un- could not have his flag flying upon it, Since though they must know that many, or most less seen. There is an opinion gaining then considerably over a month has passed if not all of thent will never see their ground in Japan that General Nogi has and very soon two months will hare elapsed. friends again. It is utterly impossible to failed in the handling of his atmy since he As I have already said, until the Japanese give any idea of what the fighting is like; has not taken the fortress ere this; but are able to use bigger guns for direct fire, how terrible the bloodshed is. It must be people who give expression to those views they will not be able to take Port Arthur left to the imagination, and the chances are do not know what they are talking about.by storm. They must have guns strong the imagination will fall far short of the They have done miraculous doede since enough to smash those concrete and cement they have been in front of the fort, and forts to pieces before they can do anything. reality.

their gallantry caunot be spoken of too high. Without a breach of some sort being FORTS CANNOT BE STORMED.

y. I doubt if there is any European force made they have no hope of getting inside. who could equal what they have done, and When I left on November 20 I gave them be in the same good spirits as they are three months of hard work betwee they

Does this not lead you to believe that there is something wrong with the method of attack, then 1

no man can ram in a hege by running his bead against the br walls. That is WHEN SUFFERING from a cold and play forts, are built so solidly that

you fear an attack of pneumonia, The Russian are so secure a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough shells have not the slightest effect upon Remedy and use it judiciously. There is them. The trenches are covered in, and the men are scarcely affected. The J Гарап- andanger from this disease when this re-

foot of the medy is used. It always cures and cures can always get to quickly For sale by All Dealers; W position or at least to the earpment To makomy meaning clearer I must explain XING & Co., Ltd., General Agents.

the 30th of October-rush a position two and three times though, they have been

T, F. HOUGH, Clerk of the Course.

2288

Hongkong, December 21, 1904.

WILLIAM POWELL, LIMITED.

DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT.

ABOIST DARSMAKE in the WORK REQUIRED A YOUNG WOMAN TO ROOMS one who can speak Cantonese preferred.

Apply, stating qualifications and Salary expected, to the

MANAGER Wm. Powell, Ltd., Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong, December 21, 1904.

LIMITED

THE Company's Steamship

HAIMUN

at 9.15 p.m.

Kindly Assisted by DISTINGUISHED LOCAL AMATEURS.

SEATS 3 Dollars, Booking at Messrs ROBINSON'S and PEAK HOTEL.

2272

Hongkong, December 19, 1904.

THE WINE GROWERS SUPPLY CO.

$2982

SC

ADE MARK

DIRECT IMPORTERS OF WINE,

BEER AND SPIRITS

tod from well-known. GROWERS, BREWERS and

THE repulsed with great loss each time, and IYOLDS are quickly cured by Chamber. Captain Robson, mil have seen them at last clambering over hin's Cough Remedy It acts en the above Forts on FRIDAY, the 23rd

Inst., at 9pm one another's shoulders to have their heads nature's plan loosers the cough, relieves

For Freight or Passage, apply to battered in by Russian ride stocks im- the lungs and opens the secretions, effecting

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., mediately they put them above the edge of a permanent care, It counteracts any

General Managèra. the fort. Such fighting zeal would be tendency of a cold to result in pneumonis.

Hongkong, December 21, 1904. difficult to equal, and the engineering feats For sale by All Dealers | WATKINS & Co., that they have sccomplished shout the fort Ltd., General Agents.

2218

DISTILLERS,

• PRICES LIBA ON APPLICATION.

BARRETTO & CO., Agents, 22 & 24, Bang Balans

Queen's Rese

1091

HOME-MADE CANDIES

AND CHOCOLATES

of the Finest Quality, Loose or in Bores,

CHRISTMAS CAKES from 85 Cents to 81.25 per Ib.

CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS

at 90 Cents per lb.

All kind of FANCY CAKES, etc. Oiders taken for any kinds of Special Cakes or Puddings.

An early inspection is invited, so that you may give us your order in time for filling before Christmas.

HWEISMANN,

Manager Hongkong, December 17, 1904,

Entertainments

THEATRE

CITY HALL.

ROYAL

RETURN OF THE LITTLE FAVOURITES.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23

1034

POLLARD'S

LILLIPUTIAN OPERA CO.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEE DECEMBER 23RD AND 24TH- THE BELLE OF NEW YORK:

MONDAY AND TUESDAY, Decimans

A 20TH AND 27TH,

THE GEISHA

WEDNESDAY IND THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28TH AND 29TH,

AIETY GIRL'

PRICES AS USUAL

Bor Plan at ROBINSON'S. Hongkong, December 17, 1944.

Shipping.

PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP

-NAVIGATION COMPANY

VILL despatch VESSELS to the Undermentioned PORTS on the DATE WILL

named?—

FOR

TOKOHAMA,VIA S'HAI,MOJI

AND KOBE (Рaneing through- the INLAND SEA.) ............4

SHANGHAI,

STEAMERS

JavaTM

8. BAROHAM

Coromandel

Bengal

BEMARKS,'

THE CHINA MAIL.

Shipping.

Shipping.

OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED, INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION

AND

CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION

COMPANY LIMITED.

JOINT SERVICES.

FORTNIGHTLY SAILINGS FOR LONDON AND CONTINENT. MONTHLY SAILINGS FOR LIVERPOOL.

TAKING CARGO ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING FOR ALL EUROPEAN, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICAN, WEST AUSTRALIAN, JAVA, AND SUMATRA FORTS.

THE

COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR MANILA.

HE Company's Steamship

YUENSANG,

Captain P. H. ROLE, will be despatched sa above on FRIDAY, the 23rd Inet, at 4 p.m.

This steamer has superior accommoda- tion for First Class Passengers, and is fitted throughout with Electric Light. For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,

General Managers. Hongkong, December 19, 1904.

TO SAIL 'ON

About 26th December.

Freight and Passage.

About 31st

G. M. MONTFORD, E.N.E.

December.

Freight and Passage.

G. PHILIPF8......

Noon, 31st See Special December Advertisement

E. A. HEWETT, Superintendent.

P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Office,

Hongkong, December 20, 1904.

28

AUSTRIAN

CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY

COMPANY'S

ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE.

FROM "GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL ...........PALEOS inne GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL ...... PRIAM...........

WRAYCASTLE.. GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL

DUE

.24th December.

LLOYD'S

STEAM-

maisho

LONDON," &c.

For further Particulare, apply to

THE FAST ROUTE BETWEEN CHINA, JAPAN AND EUROPE, VIA CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES.

Jedling at SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND VICTORIA, 5.0. SAFETY SPELD-PUNCTUALITY. -Empress Twin Screw Steamships-6,000 Tons-10,000 Horse power-Speed 19 knots. Saving 3 to 7 Days accross the Pacific. PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONOKONG." (Subject to Alteration. J

3882 Toss......WEDNESDAY, Dec. 28, 1904. R.M.S. EMPRESS OF CHINA......... 6000 Toxs...... WEDNESDAY, Jan. 11, 1905, R.M.S. TARTAR

R.M.S. ATHENIAN

R.M.S. EMPRESS OF INDIA R.M.S. EMPRESS OF JAPAN

Hongkong to London, 1st Class.......

4425 TONS......Wednesday, Jan. 25. 6000 TONS...... WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8. 6000 TONS......WEDNESDAY, Mar. 8.

via St. Lawrence £60. via New York £80. Intermediate on Steamers,

£40.

£42. and 1st Class Rail .....................

17

..

**

THE DANCE PARAS, STEAMSHIPS passing through the famous IN. LAND SEA OF JAPAN, usually make the voyage YOKOHAMA TO VAN- COUVER (B.-C.), in 12 DAYS, and make connection with the PALATIAL OVER- LAND TRAINS FROM THE PACIFIC TO THE ATLANTIC WITHOUT CHANGE.

Passengers booked through to all principal points and AROUND THE WORLD. SPECIAL RATES (first class only) granted to Missionaries, Members of the Naval, Military, Diplomatic and Civil Services, and to European Officials in the Service of China and Japan Governments.

FOB

OUTWARDS:

STEAMERS

HOMEWARDS

STEAMERS

* GENUA, M'LLES,HAVRE & LIVERPOOL..NINGCHOW AMSTERDAM, LONDON & ANTWERP...MOYUNE ....................... AMSTERDAM, LONDON & ANTWERP...HYSON..

4th January.

5th Jannary.

TO BAYL

22nd December.

1905.

3rd January. .............17th January,

„20th January.......... .31st January.

* GENOA, MARSEILLES & LIVERPOOL...BECTOR....... AMSTERDAM, LONDON & ANTWERP...PBIAN......

Taking Cargo for Liverpool at London Rates.

FOR

TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE.

ATKAMEES

TO BAIL

28th December.

VICTORIA, SEATTLE, TACOMA, and)

All PACIFIC COAST PORTS VIA PELEUS NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA

For Freight, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents.

Hongkong, December 20, 1904.

CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LD.

FOR

SHANGHAI.. SHANGHAI.

NAGASAKI AND YOKOHAMA, SHANGHAI..... MANILA

For further Information, Maps, Guides, Books, Rates of Freight and Passage,

PORT D. W. CRADDOCK, Acting General Agent, Hongkong, December 14, 1904.

*pply to

PEDDER STEKET.

PORTLAND AND ASIATIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

BAILINGS FROM HONGKONG, Dia INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, PORTLAND, OREGON,

"

Mол, KоEE & YOKOHAMA; FOR

OPERATING IN.

CONNECTION WITH THE

STEAMSHIP.

NICOMEDIA

NUMANTIA

ARABIA...........................

ARAGONIA

STEAMER

Kwangms + SHANSI † .CRIHLI

WooRUNG t TEAN "

DARWIN, THURS

COOKTOWN, DAY ISLAND, CAIRNS, TOWNSVILLE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY and MELBOURNE

CHINGTU

#

TO SAIL

.24th. December. 24th December. 26th December. 26th December. 27th December.

26th December.

18

The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by these Steamers, which are fitted throughout with Electric Light. Unrivalled Table. A duly qualified Surgeon is carried.

t Taking Cargo on through bills of lading to all Yangtsze & Northern China Ports. Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for all New Zealand and other Australian Forta.

N.E. REDUCED SALOON FARES, Single and Return, To Manila and

For Freight or Passage, apply to

Hongkong, December 20, 1904.

OREGON RAILROAD & NAVIGATION CO, Australian Ports.

TONE

..4370

...4370

CAPTAIN.

WAGNER ...

BARDIER....................................

TO SAIL AT DAYLIGHT ON.

Jan. 9, 1905.

Jan. 25, 1905.

.4483

....6198

BAHRE

SCHULDT

Memocha-RADAR

Feb. 20, 1905,

Mar. 12, 1905.

Through Bills of Lading issued to Pacific Coast Points and all Easteru, Canadian and United States Points. For through rates of Freight and further information, ommunicate with or apply to

PORTLAND & ASIATIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

Hongkong, December 14, 1904.

For

TAMSDI, Vis SWATOW AND AMOY,

OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA.

- REGULAR STEAM-SHIP SERVICE BETWEEN HONGKONG, SOUTH CHINA COAST PORTS AND FORMOSA. PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG—

SUBJECT, TO ALTERATION.

TAKAO, Via SWATOW, AMOY

AND ANPING.

TAMSUI, Via SWATOW

AND AMOY,

STEAMEES

M. STRUVE,

{Capt. T. BRANDT,

{

DECIMA,

Capt. SCHLRIKIER,

FRITHJOF,

}

Capt. H. A. HARALDSEN,

TRIUMPH, Capt. A. HANSEN,

LEAVING

SUNDAY, 25th

Dec., at Daylight, WEDNESDAY,

Dec. 28, at Daylight. SUNDAY, 1st

Jan., at Daylight. WEDNESDAY,

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

AGENTS.

HONGKONG MANILA.

Highest Class, nowest, fastest and most luxurious Steam- ers between Hongkong and Manila-Saloon, amidships. Electric Light-Perfect Cuisine-Surgeon ~and Stewardess carried.-All the most up-to-date arrange- ments for comfort of Passengers..

CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

Steamship.

For

Sailing Dates.

Tens. Caplains.

ZAFIRO RUBI .......

2540

R. Rodger

Manila

2540

R. W. Almond ;.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

2274

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1904.

Shipping

STEAM FOR STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITER RANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for BATA.

GULF, VIA PERSIAN

OON TINENTAL, AMERICAN AND SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS,

Notices to Consignees.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

Steamship Gregory Apcar, having Tarrived from the above Ports, Con-

signees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from along. side.

Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed at once at Consignees, rick and

expense. Cargo remaining on board after 4 p.m. of the 22nd Instant, will be landed at Consignees' risk and expense into the Godowns of the HONGKONG AND KOW- LOON WHAEF AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED.

Consignees of Cargo from SINGAPons ind PENANG are requested to take IMMEDIATE

Captain TG. Spamship, BENGAL delivery of their Goods from alongside NAVIGAjesty's Mails, will be despatched from such Cargo impeding the discharge of the

TION

this for BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con- COMPANY. 31st December, at Noon, taking Passen- signecs' risk and exponse,

No Fire-Insurance will be effected. gers and Cargo for the above Forte in con

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by nection with the Company's 8.8. Victoria,

the undersigned. 6,522 tons, from Colombo, Passengers' ac- commodation in which vessel is secured before departure from Hongkong.

STEAM TO SHANGHAI, YOKOHAMA AND 'KOBE.

Tak Company's Steamship

CHINA, Captain TOMANOVICH, will leave for the above places on SATURDAY, 24th Inst.,

Pim

2258

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SANDER, WIELER, & CO.,

Agents, Princes' Building. Hongkong, December 16, 1904. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGA! "TION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR AMOY, STRAITS AND RANGOON.

THE

Company's Steamship

*PALAMCOTTÄ, Captain GARLAND, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, the 27th inst., at Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, December 19, 1904.

रा

2268

MESSAGERIES MARITIMES

FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS.

MM

STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, B▲-

TAVIA, COLOMBO, INDIA,

ADEN, EGYPT, MAR

SEILLES, LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX, MEDITERRANEAN, AND BLACK SEA PORTA

THE Steamship-

THE TONKIN.

Captain SCHMITZ, will be despatched for MARSEILLES on TUESDAY, the 27th December, at 1 P.M..

Passage Tickets and through Bills of Lading issued for above ports.

Cargo also booked for principal places in Europe.

Next Sailings will be as follows:

S.S. DUMBEA ...January 10, 1905. 9.S. AUSTRALIEN..January 24, 1905. S.S. BALAZIE

.....February 7, 1935.

L. BRIDOU,

Acting Agent. Hongkong, December 21, 1901.

FOR NEW Steamship

THES

YORK.

Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France. and Tea for London(under arrangement) will be transhipped at, Colombo into the mail steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and London other cargo for London, &a,, wil! be conveyed from Bombay by the R.M.S. Oriental, due in London on the 12th February, 1905. ⠀

2246

SENECA, Dec. 23, at 4 p.m.will Sail for New York from Hongkong on

J

Dec. 31, at 10a.m.

Shewan, Tomes & Co., General Managers.

SOUTH AFRICAN LINE OF

Hongkong, December 20, 1904,

ON

FOOCHOW, Via SWATÓW

AND AMOY,

Jan. 4, at Daylight.

account of the present state of political affairs, all the Company's new Steamers

STEAMERS.

have been requisitioned for Transport Service, and the above-named chartered HONGKONG DIRECT (or via CHEFOO or CHIN-WAN-TAO) Steamers have been secured instead for maintenance of the Company's Coastal Services.

As soon as the state of Affairs permit the Company will resume running with its special.

Jy designed new Steamers,

DURBAN, NATAL,

For Freight, Passage and further Information, apply at the Co.'s local Branch THE following Chartered Steamers will run at Intervals of about 3 Weeks

Office, at No. 8, Des Voeux Road Central,

Hongkong, December 21, 1904.

T. ARIMA, Manager

NORTHERN PACIFIC LINE.

BOSTON STEAMSHIP Co.

BOSTON TOWBOAT CO. CONNECTING AT TACOMA WITH

NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO.

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG POR VICTORIA B.O. AND TACOMA

Bbecameri..

VIA

MOJI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA,

To Sai.

2579

About Deo: 24:

About Jan. 10.

Tons.

Captains.

PLEIADES TREMONT LYRA 1 PLEIADES..

3758

F. G. Parington

/ 9806

T. W. Garlick

4417

G. V. Williams .....

About Feb. 9

3753

F. G. Purington

Cargo.only.

FOR MANILA.

S.S. SWANLEY

8.8. COURTFIELD

☛ 8.8. GRÄNLEY

8.8. IKBAL ·

S.S. ASOOT...

S.S. LOTHIAN 8.S. INKUM

5,8. SIKH 8.S. TOFALA

S.S. INDRASHAMA

S.S. INDRAFELLI S.S. SEALDA

For Freight, apply to

Captain J. P. Dawson,

J. W. MARTIN W. E. STEELE. M. ROBERTSON, C. E. Cox:

J. G. WILLIAMBON.

E. S. PEARSE,

J. ROWLEY

GET SHEPHERD,

R. P. CRAVEN,

J. CULLINGTON. · GEO. BROWN.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., Hongkong, November 30, 1904.

AUSTRIAN

LLOYD'S STEABE

STEAM FOR

NAVIGA.. TION COMPANY.

About Mar. 4.IUMS and TRIESTE Direct, Calling at SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, KARACHI, ADEN, SUEZ

AND PORT SAID. (Taking cargo at through rates to the BRATIS, to SOUTH AFRICA, PERSIAN GULI, RED SEA, Black Sea Levänt, VENICE and ADRIATIC POBTS),

The largest, steadiest, and most comfortable steamers for Manila.

5,6. TREMONT | 9606 tons | Capt. T. W. Garlick

About 28th December.

SHEAP FARES, EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION, ATTENDANCE AND CUISINE ELECTRIC LIGHT, DOCTOR AND STEWARDESS.

he Twin-scrow &. #. Shonomut and Tremont have just been fitted with very superior modation for First and Second Class Passengers. The large size of these vessels Bowen steadiness at sea. Electric fan in each room. Barber's shop and steam laun-

Cargo carried in cold storage.

PARCEL EXPRESS TO THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA.

You further information, Apply bo

QUEEN'S BUILDINGS,

Hongkong, December 20, 1804

Dodwell & Co., Limited,

GENBRAL AGENTS.

THE Company's Steamship

GISELA,

Captain Damianovich, will be despatch as above on THURSDAY, the 29th Inst

P

This Steamer has capital accommodation for Passengers, Electric Light and carries

Dooter.

a

For information as to Passage de Freight," apply to

SANDER, WIELER & 65.,

Prince's Building, Hongkong, December 1, 1904.

هران

Agents,

224

or about 15th January, 1905.

For Freight and further information,

apply to

STANDARD OIL COMPANY

OF NEW YORK, Oriental Freight Department, Hongkong, December 12, 1904.

2235

HONGKONG-MACAO LINE.

S. S. WING CHAI,' CAPTAIN T. AUSTIN, R.N.R. THIS Steamer departs from HONGKONG

Ton Week Days at 8 A.M.; and on Sundays at 8.30 A.at. Daparta from MACAO

to on Week Days at 2.30 P.M., and on Sun-

days at 6.30 P.M.

1520

*BEN, LINE OF STEAMSHIPS. ·

FOR LONDON AND ANTWERP.

THE Steamship

BENLOMOND, Captain CLARK, will be despatched as above on or about the 10th January, 1906.

For Freight or Fassage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.,

Agents. Hongkong, December 13, 1904.

"REGULAR

2237

STEAMSHIP SERVICE TO NEW YORK,

Parcels will be received at this Office until 4 p.m. the day before sailing. The contents and value of all packages are required.

For farther Particulars, apply to

E. A. HEWETT,

Superintendent. Hongkong, December 17, 1904.

AMERICAN ASIATIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

2264

FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL.

PROPOSED SAILINGS.

About

8.8. CLAVERDALE...30th Dec., 1904. S.S. RAS ISSA. 20th Jan., 1905. For Freight and further information, apply to SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

General Agents. Hongkong, November 7, 1904.

A

1970

RAMBLE THROUGH SOUTHERN

FORMOSA:

By G. TAYLOR, I. M. Customs,

With WooDOUTS

[Reprinted from the China Baviers.]

One of the Best Sketches of Formosa Life yeb written, Price

(81.00.

TH

* Umina Mart. Offoe, 5 Wyndham Street

Hongkong.

FARES-Week Days 1st Class, including cabin and servant, Single $3. Return A Ticket $5. 2nd class $1. 3rd Class 50 Cents. Every Sundays will be an Excursion, at the following rates 1st and 2nd Class Single Ticket $1. Return $2. 3rd Class, Single 30 Cents, Return 50 Cents, Steerage 10 Cts.

Tiffin and Dinner can be aupplied either on board, or at the Macao Hotel, for return- ing Passengers only, at an extra charge of $2. On Sundays, Passengers desiring to have a Private Cabin which has accommodation" for two or more passengers, will be charged $3.00 extra.

First-class Passengers who do not care

ADVERTISE

ADVERTISE

ADVERTISE

DAVID SASSOON, & Co., LD.,

Agents.

Hongkong, December 20, 1904,

2279

BEN LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

STEAMSHIP BENARTY.

FROM ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.

CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby in

formed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the GoDowns of the HONGKONG and KOWLOON WHARF and “ GODOWN CO., LIMITED, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained,

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods undelivered after the 21st Inst., will be subject to rent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 28th Inst., or they will not be re- cognized.

All braton, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 21st Inst., at

∙11 am.

No Fire Insurance has been effected, Billa of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, December 15, 1904.

2252

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S

STEAMER TIENTSIN.

FROM BOMBAY AND STRAITS. CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above- named Vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARP AND GODOWN COMPANY'S GODOWNS at Kowloon where each Consign. ment will be sorted out. Mark by Mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon a the Goods are landed.

Goods not cleared by the Brd inst., at 4 p.m., will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by me In any case whatever.

Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Con- signoos and the Company's representative at an appointed hour. All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognised. No Claims will be ad- mitted after the Goods have left the Godowns.

E. A. HEWETT.-

Superintendent. Hongkong, December 16, 1904.

2201

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO.'S STEAMER MALTA,

FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND

STRAITS..

NONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above- named Vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and

The Life of Trade." placed at their risk in the HONGKONG AND

ONE-TIME order, like one blow of the hammer on the head of the nail, makes an impression, but it is only the con tinuous insertion of the advertisement, like the continuous, pounding on head of the nail, that drives the argu

ment home and clinches i

to return on the Excursion Sunday, will be allowed to do so the following day (Mon- The BEST Medium for day) on production of the Return Half

Ticket. Should the Steamer not run on the Monday, owing to the Boiler Cleaning, due notice will be given by the Captain, and the Half Ticket will be available for the follow- ing day. The Ship is lit throughout-by Electricity,

The Steamer's Wharf at Hongkong is at the Western and of Wing Lok Street.

- MING ON & CO.. 2nd Floor, 16, Victoria Street. Hongkong, November 7, 1994..

SECOND EDITION.

1820

ISTORY OF THE CHURCHES 67 INDIA, BURMA, SIAN, TEK MALAY ENINBULA, CAMBODIA, ANNAM, THIBET,

COREA AND JAPAN, Entrusted to the SOCIETY of the 4MISSION ETRANGERES.'

Translated by EDWARD Harper Partes

Reprinted from THE CHINA REVIEW.") PRIOR ONE DOLLAR.

V PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL.

BED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG

STEAMERS,

TO SATA *1904, SHIMOSA

About Dec 28:

1905. FOR SALE at The CHINA MAIL ↑ OFFICE, About Jan. 25.

5, Wyndhaur Street. About Feb. Malabar Coast.

GHAZFE SATSUMA

For Freight and farther information,

Apply to

DODWELL & CO., LTD.,

WASHING BOOKS,

(In English and Ohines.

ASHERMAN'S BOUKS, for the use

of Ladies and Gentleman, CÂN BÓW

#165

Hongkong, Desembar 20, 1904.

∙110

had at this Olios. OHIMA MATE: (FLOR:

Advertising is

ent,

China Mail.

KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY'A GODOWNS at Kowloon, where each consign- ment will be sorted out Mark by Mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.

This Vessel brings Cargo -

From LONDON, &c., ex as. Himalaya and Marmora.

From AUSTRALIA, ex 9.5. Macedonia, From CALCUTTA, ex 8.8. Sardinia, From PERRIAN GULF, 8X 8,8. B. L. 8. N. and B. and P. 8. N. Co's. steamers.

will be landed here an

less instructions are given to the contrary

before 1 P.M., TO-DAY. A

Goods not cleared by the 23rd Inst., at 4 p.m., will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in any case whatever.

Damaged packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Con signees, and the Co.'s representatives at an appointed hour. All claims must be pre sented within ten days of the steamer's Arrival bere, after which date they cannot be recognised. No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns.-

E. A. HEWETT,

Superintendent. Hongkong, December 17, 1904..

2268

STEAM TO CANTON.

THE

HE new Twin Scrum Steel Steamer.

– KHONG OHOT, 1,309 tona. Captain J. P. MARTIN, KRONG TÚNG

1,238 tone......Captain HW, WALKER, Leave HONGKONG for CANTUN at Every Evening (Saturday excepted). Leave CANTON for HONGKONG about 6.80 o'clock Every Evening (Sunday excepted)

These fine new Steamers have unex- called accommodation for First Class Read by all classes in the Colony Passingers and are Nt throughout

and undoubtedly the

POPULAR & LEADING PAPER.

Established over Half-a-Century)

Electricity W

Passage Fare Single Journey...84.00 Meals

*...$1.00 each. The Company Wharf is a short distance West of the Harbour Master's Office

SHIU ON 8.8. 00., LTD.,

YUEN ON S.S. CQ, ID,

No. 8 Queer's ROAD WEST

Hongkong, November 3, 1904.

મેં

DEL

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1904.

Intimations.

MIYAKO HOTEL,

KYOTO,

JAPAN.

NEW AND STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS HOTEL.

THE CHINA MAIL.

THE ROUTE OF LAKE BAIKAL been completed at a considerably earlier

RAILWAY.

The last section of the great Siberian Railway, the line round Lake Baikal,

which connects the western with the eastern portion, has, it will be remembered, recent ly been completed and put into use for

HTFULLY Situated. Decorated and Appointed with Latest Approvements, military purposes, Considerable time may

Home-like and Comfortable. Clean and Quiet."

BEAUTIFUL VIEWS, AND WALKS. EXCELLENT CUISINE AND EFFICIENT ATTENDANCE, MODERATE TARIFF.

TELEPHONE Nos. 421

December 6, 1804.

OSAKA HOTEL,

NAKANOSHIMA PARK,

OSAKA, JAPAN.

(TELEPHONE: No. 713, HIGASHI).

2181

yet elapen before it is opened for general public traffic. The railway in question has been a very difficult and trouble-some one to construct, and at the outset some un- certainty prevailed as, to the direction it should take,several separate schemes having been under consideration, and several years being necessary for the full investigation of the matter. The most difficult portion of the railway round Lake Baikal is the section between Irkutsk and the village of Kultuk, at the western end of the lake, whereas the section between Kaltuk and Mysaowoya, or, as it is now called, My- sovaya, where the Trans-Baikal Railway begins, does not offer any special difficulties. It was consequently possible to fix the line

period than was at first thought possible. The various contractors are expeted to have fared very differently so far as the pecuniary result is concerned, for the prices upon which the tenders were based were fairly uniform, whereas the quality and conditions of the work varied far more than was originally anticipated a fact which means unexpected additional profit to some, and the reverse to others. The varying hardness of the rook is best illustrated by the fact that at some tunnels the quantity of dynamite required per cubic sagene blaster varied from 5 lb. to In consequence of incomplete 60 lb, survey, the calculated expenditure has been exceeded by considerably more than 5,000,000 roubles, much of which comes upon the tunnels, on account of the addi- tional brickwork. The Baikal Lake is the largest-alpine lake in the world, its area being about 34,000 square kilometres. Its height above sea level varies a little, according to the different measurements, but is about 20up (t; at places it is very deep, some 2000 ft.; it has bút few islands,

THIS HOTEL, which faces the River of Three Sides, is the only who in OSAKA Tulsa, Mysovaya as ostly as the summer and is surrounded by mountains as much.

Catering for Foreigners.

ALL UP-TO-DATE COMFORTS AND EXCELLENT

CUISINE.

R. EARI, Manager.

December 5, 1904.

L

LAXATINE.

THE NEW IDEAL PURGATIVE.

FOR ALL LIVER, KIDNEY AND HEMORRHOID TROUBLES.

RECOMMENDED BY

THE WORLDS' PHYSICIANS.

FINEST

2182

of 1899, and to begin, the same year, the building of the eastern portion, 44 versts long, between Mysovaya and Pereymnaya; whilst the authorities decided to thoroughly examine the various projects for the section Irkutsk 1 Kultok before adopting any of them. The country which the railway has to traverse between these two places, west of the Angara, consists of mountainous heights that rise some 2200 it. above Lake Baikal, and which must be considered as the eastern ending of the Sayan mountains, of which the highest peak, the Munku- Sardyk, rises to a height of 11,600 ft. above the level of the sea. From these the Tunkinski mountains extend westward in the direction of Lake Baikal, their con- tinuation, the Zyrkuzum heights, going as far as the west end of Lake Baikal, eventually expanding between Lake Baikal, the Irkut, and, the Angara. The Irkut, which joins the Angara opposite the town of Irkutsk, has its springs on the Sayan

AXATINE is the mildest aperient known. It is pleasant in taste, not drastic but

certain in action and even in large doses is harmless, Lazatine being non-irrit-mountains, close to the Mongolian frontier, able will be found a great boon, to ladies especially, and in cases where the kidneys are irritable or diseased. Laxatine is strongly recommended by the Continental Authorities and is being largely used in the London hospitals. Mosers A. S. WATSON & Co. LD., have been appointed the Hongkong Agents for this preparation.

Hongkong, December 8, 1904.

A

Intimations.

LING & CO, FURNITURE STORE,

AND

FOOCHOW LACQUERED WARE. 68, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG. Hongkong, September 3, 1904.

1627

Insurances.

2211

NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTIL

INSURANCE COMPANY.

TOTAL FUNDS 479187 DECEMBER, 1913, £16,898,650. -Authorised Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed Capital £2,750,000 Paid-up Capital £687,500 0 0 II-Fire Funds.

3,056,961 12 3 III-Life & Annuity Funds 13,164,188 16 7 £16,898,850 8 10 Revenue Fire Branch... 1,935,128 0 0

as 6000 ft. to 7000 ft, high. The Baikal Lake is ice-bound from the end of Decem ber till the middle of May, and its waters never rise above a temperature of 10 deg. Cent. The water of Lake Baikal has but one outlet, the River Angara, which falls into the Yenisei.-Engineering.

Banks.

Banks.

ONGKONG ANDSHANGHAI MIFERIAL BANK OF HBANKING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL........ $10,000,000 Resave FUND

Sterling Reserve, $10,000,000 Silver Reserve 7,000,000

Resmyr LIABLITY

PROPER TOES ...

$17,000,000 $10,000,000

COURT OF DIRECTORS --- A. J. RAYMOND, Esq. Chairman. H. E. TOMEINE, Esq.-Deputy Chairman,

NA Siebe, Eag Hon, W. J. Gresson. | Hon. R. Shewan. E. Goems, Esq. A. Haupt, Eq H. Schubert, Raq E. Shallim, Ka

H. W. Slade, Esq. E. 8. Wheeller,

CHIET MANAGER Hongkong J. R. M. SMITH,

MANAGER ( Shanghai H.M. DEVIK LONDON BANKER LONDON AND COUNTY BANKING Co., L.

HONGKONG INTEREST ALLOWED. On Current Account at the rate of 3 per cent. per annum on the daily balance.

ON FILED Dapósita :———

For 3 months per cent per annum.

8

12

J. R M SMITH,

Chief Manager Hongkong, August 22, 1904,

HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.

THE

66

HE business of the above Bank is con- dacted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORA- A Brixham fisherman dreamed that his bost|TION. Rulos may be obtained on ap was cut in two by a steamer, and that he and his shipmates were all drowned. Two plication days later. his dream came true.

INTEREST on deposits is allowed at

ESTABLISHED

AL DEGREE OF TH

19TH NOVEMBER 1896.

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL,› PAID-UP CAPITAL,

Tim. 6,000,00

2,500,000

HEAD OFFICE SHANGHAI. BRANCHES, AND AGENCIES,

ΟΔΗΤΟΝ,

CHEFOO

HARKOW,

PILINO.

PENANG,

SINGAPOEL

THE BANK PURCHAS and receives for Collection Bills of Exchange: drawn

on the above places, and Sets Drafts and Telegraphic Transfors Payable Branchea Agencies,

HONGKONG BRANCH. Advanoce made on approved securities. Bills Discounted.

Interest allowed on Current Accounts at the Rate 9% per Annum on the Daily Balanosa.

On Fixed Depoalta for 8 Months

H. O. MARSHALL

Acting Manager Hongkong, May 17, 1904.

QUEIR

1970

YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK,

TIAMITED. ESTABLISHED 1880.

CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED ... Ten 1000000 CAPITAL PAID-UP ... OAPTEAL UNCALLED RESSATE FUND

33 PER CENT, per annum, Depositora Tons.

AGENTS FOR THE OHINA LONDON --EF. ÁLMAR 11 & 1 Lane, Lombard Street,

& Co., 80, Cornhill, Gorm Trigats HEP & Co. B1, Cans SANDEL DBACOM & Co. Leadenhall Street, W. Cannon Street, EO. 150) Flest Street Oh M

Snow Hill, Holborn Fi

SELL'S ADVERTISING AGENCY Lima,

Mech Sprettu..

PARIS AND EUROPE

FAVEL & Co., 18 Rue de Bateliere

NEW YORK:—im Onær EVANGELIST

OFFICIL, 62, Wis 22nd Strest.. SAN FRANCISCO and American Port

generally-BEAN & BLACK San Frame

LUSTRALIA TASMENT Y O NEW ZEALAND —GORDON & GOTOR, Md= bourne and Sydney, Zz tame CEYLON—W. M. SMITH & Co.,

APOTHECARIES Co, Calomón, BATAVIA H., M. VAN Don SINGAPORE, STRATIS, 30.

WALKE, Lrd., Singapore, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.-A. peron & Co., Manila,

UHINA—Amoy, N. MOLLAB

LIMITED, Foochew, Brod Bhonghai Jiang, Crawa and KELLY & Wala LANS, CRAWFORD & Co., & WALSH,

Hotels

KING EDWARD

6,000,000 HOTEL

18,000,000

8,690,000

HEAD OFFIOR-YOKOHAMA,

BRANCHES AND AGENCIES :

KOBE NAGABARI, LYONS. Niw York.

TIENTRIN NEWCHWANG, PERLIG.

A French savant connected with the Pasy transfer at their option balances of Losnos teur Institute claims to have discovered a cure for 'sleeping sickness. Some time ago $100 or mors to the HONGKONG AND SAN FRANCI200. HONOLULU, BOMBAY. the microbe of this terribly fatal disease BHANGHAI BANK, to be placed on was discovered by an Englishman.

FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT, per

THE LIVER IS A GOOD FRIEND,

BUT A BAD ENEMY.

HB Liver is a large and powerful organ, Tomposed of a great multitude of blood vessels, nerves, absorbents, and bile channels, held together by a reddy-brown substance. The liver's great work is to food for converting into rich, life-giving supply the bile, which helps to prepare our

blood.

HOW TO TELL WHETHER YOU HAVE LIVER TROUBLE-One of the first signs of sluggish liver is, a feeling of weariness and dispondency (due to the impure blood stupifying the brain, and fail- ing to nourish the body). The complexion will be yellow, and the eyes heavy there will be wind in the stomach, variable sp-

taste in the mouth. petite, palpitation of the heart, and bad

and in its lower course is the Irkut Valley, well suited for a railway, whilst no line

But when the liver becomes sluggish, could follow its sharp bends through the Zyrkuzun mountain ridge; it would there there is not enough bile made to digest the food, and the blood becomes starved-thin, fore be necessary to build a tunnel there, pale, and without nourishment, and at the come 3 versts long, and a very steep same time the food fermenta, giving off bad. descent, 17.4 per thousand from the gases which cause flatulency, headache, and foul breath. The bowels become clogged, Zyckuzun mountain to the valley of the and constipation begins, C Iltscha and the Kultuchnaya, - would be necessitated. This plan, from the station Innokentievskaya, 7 versta west of Irkutsk taking the railway along the Irkut, over the Zyrkūzun heights to Kaltuk and My sovaya, entailed a calculated expenditure of 42,050,000 roubles, with a distance of 285 versta. Another plan started from the

Liver trouble should always have prompt station called Baikal, where the Angara treatment; and in its early stages, careful falls into Lake Baikal, from there pro-dieting, in conjunction with a thorough cure. But if neglected, enlargement of the Mysovaya. The railway to be built was Tiver may result, and the action of the 243 versts long, the calculated dost amount organ may be ruined; there will be ease. The muscles that drive out the ing to 42,975,000 roubles, and the distance, dyspepsia, anæmis, and perhaps skin dia- 310 poisonous waste will be numbed, and Ipnokentievskaya-Mysovaya being verste. The coast line was, however there will be constipation. Doan's Dinner Bills are the groat liver corrective ; their AS always on hard a Specially Select FIREMAN'S FUND: INSURANCE CO eventually chosen. Otherwise the al-action is mild but reliable; they give a ready existing Irkutsk-Baikal section healthy stimulus to the liver, so that suffi- cient bile is produced to digest the food and had completely lost its importance,

esso the passage of waste. and the cost of this piece of rail- way would thus have had to be added to the cost of the Irkut scheme. Secondly, the quality of the rock through which this line would have to be taken was not satisfactory. There the heavy gradient (17.4 per thousand) was another serious

WING FAT, IMPORTER and EXPORTER

AND

SILK MERCHANT.

JEWELLERY DEALER AND GOLD AND SILVERSMITH,

H

ed Assortment of every kind and pattern of Chinese Manufactured SILKS. CURIOS, IVORY WARES, and best quality of China Grass Cloth and Chinese Embroideries.

Also

Best kind of Manila Cigars, Inspection is cordially Solicited, Prices very Low.

No. 66, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Next Door to Chinese Club.

Hongkong, November 1, 1904.

Life & Annuity 1,615,750 11 9 seeding along the coast to Kultuk and course of Doan's Dinner Pills will effect a

Branchés.....

£3,550,883 11 9 The Accoumulated Funds of the Fire and Life Departments are free from liability in respect of each other.

Bangkong, June 18, 1904.

OR

1637

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.

STATEMENT TO 31ST DECEMBER, 1903 APSETS, GOLD... $5,859,820,37. NET SURPLUS, Gold...$2,156,118.80 INCOME, GOLD.... .................$3,470,787.53

FIRE, BRANCH

.

All the chief chemists and medicine. dealers sell Doan's Dinner Pills, price 1/1 for 1 box, or 6/- for 6 boxes; or the medi cine may be had, post free on receipt of price, direct from the proprietors the Foster McClellan Co., 8, Wells-street, Oxford street, London, England.

ONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAM.

1965 THE Undersigned, having been appointed drawback, compared with the shore line,WATS COMPANY, LIMITED

THE REVENUE OF CHINA.

""

SERIES OF ARTICLES, Reprinted from The China Most WITH AN APPENDIX.

To be had at the Orice OP TRIB PureR Messrs. KELLY & Watch, Lip

And Mowers. W. BREWER & Co.

Price, 50 Cente

SING ON & CO.,

Nos, 36 & 37, HING LOONG, STREET. RON, STEEL METAL AND HARD.

WARE MERCHANTS.

TRON

Retail and Wholesale Ironmongers, Pig Iron and Foundry Coke Importers, and Genera Storekeepers. PRICES MODERATE.

Hongkong, December 14, 1904.

2249

THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY

TRADE

THERAPION

MARK

This successful and highly popular remedy, as employed in the Continental Hospitals by Ricord Rostan, Jobert, Velpenp, and others, combiner all the desiderata to be sought in a medicine of the kind and surpasses everything bitherto employed.

THERAPION NO 1

in a remarkably short time, citan a fave days only, remores all discharges from the urinary organs, superseding injections, the use of which does jrre....... parable barm by laying the foundation of strictur

nd ether serious discases sk

THERAPION No 2

for impurity of the blood cry, DIPIKA (205, blotches, pains and swelling of the menti recom dary sumptoms, goat, rheumatical MM di pana for which it has been too much Elation to me. ploy mercury, sarsaparila, kas to the destruct of safferent tech and rain cẽ healths This press paration purifies the whole system through the blood, and thoroughly eliminates

matter from this body is

THERAPION NO. 3

early

lity, sleepless fornervouaethaustion, 1-Pargas utences? ness, and all the distressing t EIDÍ, Excess, residence in hot, do renktay cha

&c. It possesses surpris strength and vigour to.

THERAPION.

is restoring

Chemish and Merchants throughout the Price in Bogland 1/5 & 16. In pedering. which of the threen ambers is ranskand above Trade Mark,

Stamm us White Terter on

enery package by arder of spanisnomers, and without which

Sold by All

AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to accept Fire Risks at Current Rates.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO. Hongkong, March 23, 1904.

THE WESTERN ASSURANCE COM PANY OF TORONTO AND LONDON.

INCORPORATED A.D. 1851

MARINE BRANCH

HE Undersigned having been appointed 1. AGENTS for the above are prepared to accept Risks at Current Rates.

TIME TABLE

WEEK DATE

For the Hongkong and Shanghai

Banking Corporation,

JR. M. SMITHTM? Chief Manager.

Hongkong. May 1, 1900,

1517

• AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA. THE CHARTERND BANK OF INDIA,

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER 1853. HEAD OFFICE, LONDON.

CAPITAL PAID-UR.n, u RESERVE LIABILITY OF SHARK- RESERVE FUND

***

HOLDZES *****

£800,000

£800,000 ...£800,000

INTEREST allowed on Current Account at the rate of 2% per annum on the Daily On Fixed Deposita for 12 months 4% balances,

T. P. COCHRANE

Manager, Hongkong, May 20,11904.

MERCANTILE BANK OF

INDIA LIMITED, SE

AUTHORIZED CAPITAL.......... SUBSCRIBED

1,500,000

125,000

562,500

PAID TP.V

€ 80,000 RESERVE FUND, A..

BANKERS LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED, INTERESTallowed on Current Accounts at the rate of 2% per annum on the Daily Balance,

ON FILED DEPOSITS :- For 12 Months ....................................

EVAN ORMISTON

Managers Hongkong, May 14, 1904.

THE BANK OF TAIWAN,

JIMITED!

(INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER).

CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED......... YES 5,000,000. CAPITAL PAID-UP ................................YEN 2,500,000. HEAD OFFICE-TAIPEH, FORMOSA.

BRANCHES AND AGENCIES.

Kobe. Nagasaki. Osaka.

Shanghai.

Tainan.

Tamsus

Toño. Yokohama.

HONGKONG OFFICE:**

4. QUEEN'S ROAD,

Interest allowed on Current Account. Deposits reserved on terms which may be learnt on application.

where the biggest gradient is 8 per thousand. The latter line was, therefore, eventually chosen in the year 1902 al. 569 though other projects had also been put

7.00 am to 7.30 a.m....Every 15 minutes. forward without, it is thought, attracting

7.30 a.m. to 8.00 a.m...Every 10 minutes. suficient attention. In adopting the coast 8.00 am. to 8.30 a.m...Every 15 minutes. 9.30a.m. to 9.30 am.. Every 10 minutes. scheme, the lattor was altered in various

9.30 a.m. to 11.00a.m...Every 15 minutas, Amoy. details, all tending to make the line 11.3.m. to 13,45 p.m..Evory 16 minuta. | Anping." stronger and more efficient. The line was, 12.45 p.m. to 1.15 p.m... Every 10 minutes. Foochow * 1.10 p.m. to 1,45 p.m...yery 15 minutes. Keelung. t places, raised Bo for instance, in its lowest

145 p.m. to 2.15 pm. Every 10 minutes. high above the level of

I of the lake (come 30

2.15 p.m. to 3.00 p.m...Every 16 minutes, 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m...Every 10 minutes. ft.) that any fear of the waves in the least 3.30p.m. to 5.00 p.m...Every 15 minutes. affecting the line is quito out of the question

NIGHT CARS, The line is calculated to accommodate seven trains per day in each direction; but when all the crossing stations, which are to be constructed at every 11 versts, are used, fourteen trains can be despatched every day in each direction. The water supply arrangements at the stations are also able to provide for the latter number of traini The maximum gradient is 8 per 1000 on open line, and in tunnels about 4 per thousand. The minimum curve radius is HONGKONG BUTEL CORBIR 150 sagenes (1050 ft.), and the gauge is the ordinary Russian gauge. All the bridges

ALEX ROSS & CO.

1412 Hongkong, April 28, 1904.)

Intimations.

MEE CHEUNG,

HIGH-CLASS PHOTOGRAPHER. Developing and Printing for Amateu

ENLARGEMENT, A SPECIAL FLATURI,

BRANCH

MARTINS.

ARIOLSSTEE dea PILS

WING SUN

emises for

Shirt

N

icipa

TROU VESTINGS.

Alpo just Brown

Dress

Jhemista.

Hongkong: Nove

RA

are built of stone, with upper structures of

and the viaduc

Parth

alque, and p

the tunnels are wide. doable line of rails,

line has been land

Zof brick

artly of stone,

and rob,

allow of a

8.46 p.m. and 9 p.m., 9.45 p.m. to 11.15 p.m. every half hour. SUNDAYS, 8.00a.m. to 9.00 a.m...Every 15 minute

30 minutes. 9.00 a.m. to 9.80 L.m., Ey

15 minutės. 8.30 am to 10.30 a 10.30 am to 11.00 12,00 Noon to 1.00 p.n

1.00 p.m. to 5,00

10 minutes:

10 mi

15 minute 10 minuts. 6.10 p.m. to 6.00 pm. Eve 6.00 p.m. bo 7.00 p.m... Every 15 minuter, 7,00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Every 10 minuter,

NIGHT CARS

Work Days.

Exora cars af 11.80 and

hant at the SPECIAL CARS by

ANDRA BUILDINGS,

& SON, JOHN D. HUMP Hongkong, December 6, 1904.

WEEKLY NEWS FOR HOME

1031

S. SHIGENAGA,

Hongkong, February 2, 1904.

NTERNATIONAL ORPORATION.

CORPI

Managers

$16

BANKING

CAPITAL SURPLUS AND UNDIVIDED

GOLD 87,887,891.50......about £1,625,000. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS AUTHORISED, GOLD $10,000,000 £2,065,000,

HEAD OFFICE-1 WALL STREET. LONDON OFFICE —THREADNEEDLE HOUSE,

BRANCHES. AT

Bings

San Francisco, Washington Panama, Manila, Cebu Sh pore, Penang, Yokohama, Kobe, Bom

Calcutta, Canton and Agents, all

over the World

LONDON AND CONTINENTAL BANKBA 2 National Provincial Bank of

The Overland China Mail Union of London and Band, Land

Mail Steamer to Lu

FULL REPORTS

VEST INTELLIGENOT

Com

Crédit

SHANGHAJ.

DALT

LONDON BANYAKUN ** The London Joint Stock Bank, Limited, Parr's Bank, Eimited, The Union of London and Smiths Bank, Eimited,

HONGKONG BRANCH-Interest allowed. On Current Account at the Rate of 2% per annum on the daily balance.

On fixed deposita for 12 months, 5% per

annum.

On fired deposits for 6 months, 4% per

annem.

On fixed deposits for 8 months, 3% per ànhties

TAKEO TAKAMICHI

Managers Hongkong, November 7, 1904.

Intimations.

N

589

THING Surgeon Dentist,

No. 14, D'AGUILAR STEKET,

TERMS VERY MODERATE. Consultation Froe. Hongkong, April 24, 1900*

THE

CHINA AND JAPAN

TELEPHONE.

AND

628

ELECTRIC COMPANY,

LIMITED,

ELECTRIC BELL

INSTALLATIONS

Fitted and

Maintained.

ELECTRIC

BATI

SUPPLIES

ELECTRIC BELLS,

SWITCHES

TELEPHONES

INSULATORS,

WIRES

TOR PRICE LISTS

ESTIMATES.

ADDRESS

A HIGH-CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL.

Ladies Afternoon Tea Booms,

Private Bar and Billiard Rooms, Hot and Cold Water throughout.

Electrically Lighted.

Electrio Fans (if required). Electric Passenger Elevator to rach Floor,

Table D'Hote at Separate Tables. For terms, &o., apply to the

MANAGER

Hongkon June 10, 1902.

·122

HOTEL ORAIGIEBURN.

PLUNKET'S GAP, THE PEAK,

Dear the TRAM TERMINUS TELEPHONE 56.””

For Terms

Apply to theə MANAGER. 742

THE BEST BILLIARD TABLES IN THE COLONY ABE AT

THE KOWLOON HOTEL,

KOWLOON.

Highcle Tourist's Hotel under Ame- rican Management First-class Osi- sine, Beautiful Garden...

MODERATE CHARGES.

J. W. OSBORNE, Proprietor and Manager. Hongkong, November 22, 1904,

$135

CANTON HOTEL

HO-NAM CANTON."

NEWLY OPENED.

ITUATED on the River Front at Ho-

Rooms Elegantly Furnished, large and lofty with Spacions Balconiese dent Position

Sam almost facing Shameen.

Free from Obnoxious Surroundings. Bost always in attendance. Telegrams receive prompt attention. Visitors to Canton should not fri secure accommodation before leaving kong.

CHAN OHING KUEN,

Chief Manager. SMITH PETTICK

Second Manager.

Canton, November 11, 1904.

1938

MACÃO AND CANTON HOTELS

A LITTLE CHANGE.

HE Round Trip from HONGKONG.

THE

MACAO, thence to CANTON and back to HONGKONG, will be found in- teresting and enjoyable.

WM. FARMER

Proprietor.

Hongkong, March 10, 1904

ADVERTIS

Attention of Advertli

the Latest Hours for Advertisements and Corrections

tisements

Alterations and additions to Advetisa ments on Pages 2, 3, 6 and 7, should be, Bent to this Office not later than 112m. Nat Advertisements should be sent in before

G. BAIN

UHINA MAIZ Office, May, 1904.

HONGKONG

DOOKS

printed from

2 ICE HOUSE ROAD.

Hongkong, November 21, 19045

To be had at the

8

SHIPPING.

"ARRIVALS,

December 20.

LIBUTORS AT HOTE

HONGKONG HOUGH.

Mr and Mrs W. R.Dr 6,5Marriott

An orson

Bang, British steamer, 1,127, W. F.Mr & Mrs V. Ascoli Bichard, Chinking Dec. 16, General Jardine, Matheson & Co.

Fasang, British str., 1,410, Mitchell, Jaya Dec. 11, Sugar.JARDINE, MATHRSON & Oo.

Geo. T. Hay, British ship, E. Spicer, from Cebu, Ballast.-ARNHOLD, KASBERG & Co.

December 21.

Ningchow, British str., 6,716, J. Riley, Shanghai Vec. 18, General,-BUTTERFIELD & SWIBE

Loksang, British steamer, 989, Hussey, Waba December 15, Rice. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

Haich-Ho, Chinese str., 1,080, Crawford, Shanghai Dec. 18, General-C. M. S. N. Oo.

M. Struve, Gorman str., 966. P. Brandt, Tamsui, via Amoy and Swatow December 20, General,- OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA.

Yuensang, British steamer, 1,128, Rolfe, Manila via Amoy December 22, General,- JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

Mr F. Barbillon Mr Barnandes

Mr R. B. Beattie

Mrs H. M. Bovis

Mr TP. MeAran

THE CHINA MAIL.

Merchant Vessels in hongkong harbour.

Hucinyer of late Arrivals and Departures reported to-day,

To facilitate finding the poetion of any vessel is the Harbour, the Anchorage is divided into eleven Sections, commencing from Green Island. Vessels near the Hongkong sköld og marked near the Kowloon shore k., and those in the body of the Shipping of midway between each shore are marked c., in conjpollen with the figures denoting the sections.

Mr J. 8. McLaren

Mr & Mrs E. Melkle

Mr P. I. Miller

Lt. & Mia W. He

Moir

Bection.

Miss U. Bevis and Mr and Mrs E. M.

Moon

maid

Mrs T. E. BinghamMr S. G. Newall

and child

Mr R. J. Birbock

Mr & Mrs S. Bisney Miss Bionoy

Mr W. 8. Bissell Mr D. K. Blair

Mr AG. Newington Mr O'Sullivan

Mr W. Parson

Mrs J. A. Pattie

Mr and Mrs T. L

Perkins

Mr & Mrs R. BoggaoMr.-A. Pirovano

and infant

Mr P. M. Price

Mir . A. Bonner Mr W. T. Puddepha

1r R. W. Borthwick Mr Jas. Quin Mrs R. W. Borthwick Mr W. Railton

and child

Miss Brett

Mr C. T. Briggs Mr F. M. Brooks Mr L. Brough IT Mr. Charles Dr F. Clark

Mr W. G. Clark

Mr T. Ularke.

Adamastor, Portuguese cruiser, 1,960, Mr G. Corderoy

d'Antas Ribeiro, Amoy Dec. 20,

Choysang, British str., from Canton.

DEPARTURES.

December 21.

Prinz Eitel Friedrich, for Europe, &c. Triumph, for Swatow..

Meefco, for Canton.

Kwangsang, for Canton.

Dilawa, British transport, for Singapore.

Hencgambia, for Singapore and Hamburg.

Holstein, for Haiphong.

Johanne, for Haihow.

Loonghoon, for Shanghai,

Anhui, for Chefoo.

Lydia, for Chinkiang.

Lennox, for Kobe.

Magallanes, for Saigon.

Anghin, for Bangkok.

Devawongse, for Bangkok,

Arratoon Apcar, for Singapore and Cal.

cutta.

Wongkot, for Bangkok.

Sungkiang, for Cebu,

Onda, for Singapore,

Australian, for Kobe.

Gandia, for Singapore and London.

CLEARED..

Silverlip, for Shanghai.

Brie J. Ray, for Cebu.

Loksana, for Canton.

Hongkong, for Kwong-chow-wan.

Hailan. for Pakhoi,

Heich-Ho, for Canton.

SHIPPING REFORTS

The British steamer Fuensang reports : From Amoy Dec 20th, fine clear weather, light Northerly winds and sea smooth.

POST OFFICE NOTICES,

Mails will close:

For MACAO.--

Mr M. Creapi

Mr F. O. Davies Mrs J. T. Davies Mr F. B. Doacon Mr G. Dean

Mr and Mrs Douglas Mr T. C. Downing Mr G. H. Edwards Mr A. Emerson Mr H, G. Fisher

Dr A. F. Forster®

Dr W. P. Freeman

Mr C. Clover

Mr W. D. Graham

Mr A. W Grant

Mr H. O. Gray

Capt. T. Hall

Mr J. Hanron

Mr R. Harding

Mrs C. T. Hardy

Mr and Mrs Rannay Mr T. B. von Ravena

Mr E. S. Rayner

Dr L. R. Reel

Mr P. F. Rice

Mrs J. S. Roach and

ohild

Mr A. G. Roberts Mr W. R. Robertson, Mr N. H. Rutherford. Mr G. B. Sayer

Mr R. T. D. Sayle Mr W. E. Schmidt Mr and Mrs J. G. Scott and infant Mrs M. R. Sowell &

maid

Mr C.`Sköté

Mrs K. D. Smith' Mr Geo. Somerville

Mr C. H. oper Mr M. E. Springer Sargeon. E. 0.

Stanford

Mr.A. L. Stein Lt. & Mrs Stevenson, --RN.

Mr W. M. Stewart

Mr O. B. Thomas

Dr J. C. Thomson

Mr. W. D. Trimnell

Mrs J. W. Horno and Mr J. Thornborrow

maid

EngineorCapt. Hurst, Mr, Mrs and Misa

R.N.

Rev. F. Icoly

Turner

Lt. Com. P. Vaughan

Mr and Mrs PN. H.Mr. F. Vatch

Jones

Mr 8. C. Vickers

Are & Miss Wakefield

Mrs H. M. Jones

Lt. A. Junca

It W. P. Walker

Mr E. A. Katsch

Mr H. H. Kempf

Bra A. M. Whitton

r J. L. Wemyss

Mr and Mrs Launay Major Williamson, Mr A. R. Lowis

A,S.C.

Dr R. N. Macdonald Mr and Mrs C. E. Mr D. Macdonald Woolmer

Mr C. Gordon MackieMr and Mrs Gordon Lady Magenes and Wright

maid

Mr W. S. Young

KING EDWARD HOTEL,

Mr A. Bennet

Misc Tillign Allen

Mr Bickart

Miss C. Chaplin

Miss E. Chaplin

1. From Green Island to the Gas Works,

2. From Gas Works to Jardine's Whart,

8. Erom Jardine's Wharf to the Harbour's Officer

4. From Harbour Master's to the Marret.

5. From The Market to Peddar's Wharf.

6. From Peddar'a Wharf to the Nåval Yard,

Vessels Names.

Steamers.

Agincourt Athenian Australian Belgian King. Chihli

Choysang

Clavering

·Dera more Dongola Elax

Sectiun

7. From Naval Yard to Blue Buliding,

8. From Blue Buildings to East Point,

9. From Køller's léland to North Polnt. 10. Howloon Wharves

11. Jardines Whury,

Captain

Flag and Tons Rig nett.

Date of Arrival,

Donngness or Ayener.

Destination,

Remarks,

8

Worsnop.ini

3 Robinson

2 cjSonaw...ni

8 cHayton

3 cHooker

13 cRoope...

Bendixen...

British str. 2876 Oct. British str. 2440 Dec. British str. 1784 Dec. British str. 2163 Dec. British str. 1124 Dec. ***British str. 1242 Dec. Jor, str. 1103 Dec. British str. 2154 Dec. Norw. str. 1469 Doc. British str. 2820 Dec. British str. 2612 Dec. British str. 2008 Dec. British str. 1127 Dec. British str. 1410 Dec. ... British str 4808 Dec. British str. 2061 Dec. French str. 750 Dec.

Ulara Jebsen

IS

3 cBarton.

8 Tohervig

2 English ...

3

2 Baker

Beotham........ Bichard

9 Mitchell

ZeStarkey.

4 cOlifent

Mapress of China, Faang ..... Fansang Goldmouth.. Gregory Apcar Hailan Halaban... Highlander Hongkong...

Indravelli Inkula... Kasbing

Kerst...

Kowloon Kwangee....

Kwongsang ..............

Laertesz

Loksang

Loungmoon

Lyeemoon

Medan

Mecfoo

M. Strüve

Ningchowada

Opland Pho-yen

Pleiades

Profit...

Samsen ...

Scotsman

Sealda.......

Shansi....

Sheila

Silverlip

Stanley Dollar

Taiwan

Tetartos....ATMAN

3 cAndersen”.

3 Steendam ....Dutch str.

391 Dec.

3 Gilman & Co. 170. P. R. Co. 18Jibb. Livingston & Co.

2 Bradley & Co.

18 Butterfield & Swire

Vancouver (B.C.)

Deo. 28.

21 Jardine, Matheson & Co. Shangh 19 Jebsen & Co.

19 China Commercial S. Co., Ld 18 A, R. Marty 16 Standard Oil Co. 12 Arnhold, Karberg & Co. 200. P. R. Co.

20 Jardino, Matheson & Co. 2 Jardine, Matheson & Co.

2 Dodwell & Co., Ld. 20 David Bassoon & Co., Ld. 20 A. R. Marty

6Arnhold, Kurberg & Co. 8 DKWεon ......British str. 1695 Dec. 17 Dodwell & Co., Limited

French str. 3 Suzzoni

377 Dec. 2014 R. Marty French str. 705 Nov, 27 A. R. Marty

",

Uixtinaui

Cullington

3 oDean

3 Pickard

3 cHubner

3.cStehr

8. c Boyd

British str3125 Nov. 28 Jardine, Matheson & Co.

ritish str. 3316 Dec. 12Order

British str. 1143 Dec. 18Butterfield & Swire'

der. str. 1228 Dec. 19 Chinese

Hussey

kw Kalkhofen

3 cfehmann ...... Ger.

Ger, str. 1487 Dec. 14 Siessen & Co. ...British str. 1228 Dec. S.cLake ........................... British str. 1427 Dec. 20 Jartline Matheson & Co. 3 Jackson

British str. 1340 Dec. 15 Chinese ! British str.

989 Dec. 21 Jardine, Matheson Ger. str. 1245 Dec. 12siemsson & Co.

str. 1238 Dec. 19 Siomssen & Co. -

14 Butterfield & Swire

& Co..

3. Stolberg.n Gef.

str. 760 Nov.

30 Siemisen & Co

3 Whitelaw.....hi. str. 1321 Dec. 20C. M. S. N. Co.

eBrandt

c Schlyfter

cRiley

3 cDucroisset

8 c Purington

cOlson

3

Ger... str. 960 Dec. 21 saka Shosen haisha British str. 5716 Dec. 1 Butterfield & Swire Norw. str.4841 Dec. 4 Mitsui Bassan haisha French str. 1298 Dec. 17 Bradley & Co. Amer. str. 2932 Dec. Norw. str 715 Dec.

Atr.

16 Dodwell & Co., Limited. 18 Angaard, Thoresen & Co. Ater, cRehwaldt

998 Dec. 19 Butterfiold & Swire Mackenzie...... British str. 1064 Dec. 16 der Brown.... ......British str. 3438ov. 29 Jarding, Matheson & Co. 3 Carnaghan British str. 1228 Dec. 18 tsutterfield & Swire

White

British str. 2237 Dec. 12 Admiralty kwBramston...... Pritish str. 4490 Dec. 3- Bruce... British str. 1857 Dec. ... British str. 1109 Dec.

Ger

str. 1578 Dec. British str. 1227 Dec. British str. 1030 Dec. British str.

887 Dec. British str. 1811 Dec.

18

3 Harder

Dualèr...

WORLDO *** Woosung

3 c Malkin

3

8

Dawson Welch ... Rodger

Major R. A. Kaye, Fiksang

K.G.A.:

-Mrs Kayo

Mr F. Kiong

Mre Kiene

Miss Helen CockshuttLt. Kleigenstüber

-Capt.-W.-Van-Cor-Mr-G.Kronij----

bach

Capt. Doinnt

Por Wingchai, at. 7.30 a.in., on Thura- Capt. Crawe

day, the 22nd December.

For CANTON.--

Por Kinuhan, at 7.30a.m., on Thursday,

the 22nd December.

For QUONG-CHOW-WAN, HOIHOW,

PAKHOI & HAIPHONG- Per Hongkong, at 9 a.m., on Thursday,

the 22nd December.

©For MAÇAO,

Per Heungshan, at 1.45 p.m., on Thurs-

day, the 22nd December.

For KONGMOÓN & KUMCHUK,

Per Tak Hing, at 5 p.m., on Thursday,

the 22nd December.

For SHANGHAL.—

Mr V. Lugebil Mr Alfred J. May

Mr Ernest A. G. May Mr and Mrs M. J.Mr & Mrs Thos. I.

Drayson

Rose

Mr Thos. A. Hanmer Mr & Mrs Alex. Rose Mrs Jackson & child and family Mr J. Watt Jameson Mr Bruce Shepherd Mrs J. W. Jamazon Mr O. Staeger

Capt. Wilkinson, R.N.

CARLTON HOUSE,

Mr Roger J. Andap Mr J. W. Bains Mr and Mrs B.

Barlow

Mr A. E. Blanco

Dr G. Chalmers:

Vir F. Chapple

Por Choysang, at 5 p.m., on Thursday, Mr J. Cruickshank

the 22nd December.

For CANTON.-

Mr F. O. Day

Mr L. T. Delaney. Mr A. Q. Disa

Por Fatshan, at 5 p.m., on Thursday, Miss-M. Gains

the 22nd December.

For SHANGHAI.—

Mr J. Loth Lieut. J. McClay J.Mr U. Nervegna

Mr and Mrs Ormsby Mr & Mrs R. Pescio

Mr M. Proshow

Mr A. Pruckner

Mr Stanley Raby

Mr and Mrs H. W.

Raphael

Mr H. F. Ross

Mr H. Schluter

Mr, Mrs and MissesMr and Mrs J. G.

Goorg

Por Shansi, at "3 p.m., on Friday, the Mr Malcolm Grice

23rd December.

For MANILA.-

Mr W. J. Hobbs Mr A. B. HowesTM

Per Zafiro at 3 p.m., on Friday the Mr and Mrs James

23rd December...

For SAIGON.——

Per Laertes, at 3 p.m., on Friday, the

23rd December.

For MANILA.—

Per Fuensang, at 3 p.m., on Friday,

the 23rd December.

For KONGMOON, KUMCHUK, SAM. SHU, SHIUHING, TAKHING & WUCHOW.--

Per Sanui, at 5 p.m., on Friday, the

23rd December.

For MOJI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA, VIC

·TORIA & TACOMA.—

Per Pleiades, at 11 a.m., on Saturday,

the 24th December,

For NAGASAKI & YOKOHAMA.--

Per Chihli, at 2 p.m., on Saturday, the

24th December.

For BATAVIA, SAMARANG, SOURA.

BAYA & MACASSAR.—

Por Timahi, at 3 p.m., on Saturday.

the 24th December.

*

Mr A. H. Laing

Mr Paul Lehrs

Silverstein

Mr F. M. Silvey

Mr G. P. S. Sum-

mervillo

Mr T. N. Taliaferro Dr & Mrs H. Tenkate

CONNAUGHT HOUSE,'.

Miss Ashton Mrs Barnes Mrs J. Bell

Mr & Mrs A. Hughes

and family Mr T. B. Jackson

Mr M. Webb Bowen Mr J. E. Joseph Mr J. D. M. Cameron Mr Jas. A. Kirby Mr & Mrs Campbell Lieut. J. M. Little Mr & Mrs D. Christie Mr Roman Loper and Lt. Engineer Clegg family Mrs Clogg

Mr A. O. MacMillan Mr M. Orespi Mr Dux

Lady Louise Magenis

and maid

Mr and Mrs H. EyreMr R. Menashih Mr R. M. Ezekiel Mr W. T. Parker Mrs J. Fabrias, in-Miss Reeves.

fant & nurse Mr T.-Douglas Ro Mr Ferrer

binson Mr Sellars Mr W. J. Harrison Mr C: W. Spriggs Col. F. B. Haynes, Mrs Squires Mr E. Howard

A.P.D.

Mr C. Templeman Mrs Turner

Mr B. George

THOMAS'S HOTEL.

For SWATOW, AMOY & TAMSUI.-

Per M. Struve, at 5 p.m., on Saturday, Mr Abuniya

24th December.

Mr A. S. Balne For MACAO, NAGASAKI, KOBE, Mr.T. Banes

YOKOHAMA & SAN FRANCISCO. Mr Aug. Banman Per Manchuria, at 9 a.m., on Monday, Mr Ch Li Chổi

the 26th December.

Mr S. Cooke

For PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY, Mr T M. Gua Cruz

Mr C. G. Goodie ISLAND, COOKTOWN, CAIRNS, Dr Hough TOWNSVILLE, BRISBANE, SYD- Mr-J. Kernan

NEY, HOBART, LAUNCESTON, Dr F. N. May NEW ZEALAND, MELBOURNE, Mr L. Menzel. ADELAIDE & PERTH.-

Mr G. Porterfield Per Chingtu, at 9 a.m., on Monday, the

26th December..

Mr A. A. Primd Mr E. Rangean” Mr E. G Ride Mr M. Rouff

Mr Thomas Sathur

land

Mr & Mrs M. Tom.

sell and children

Mr. Vanyazen

Mr A. Vota

Mr M. J. Whiley

Mr H. L. Whitburn Mr L. C. Young

PELHAM HOUSE.

Mr McMillan Mr Merrill

Mr Miller® Mr Perret

Capt. & Mrs Ribot

Mr T. Allen

Mr H. Jewitt Mr Baker MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET.—-

Mr F. H. Jillings Mr M. T. E Borden Dr Lewers The French Contract Packet Tonkin Mr and Mrs Campbell Dr Martin

will be despatched on TUESDAY, the Mr Henry Dengu 27th Dec, with Mails to the United Mr A. Dunrich Kingdom, the Continent of Europe, Mr Edwards and places beyond, via Marseilles to Mr and Mrs Ewing Saigon, Straits Settlements, Batavia, Mr J. Fiddes Barmah, Ceylon, Madras, the Austra Mr Fowler lasian Colonies, Aden, Natal and the Dr Horne

Mr Thomas Cape, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar. Mr J. Hutchings

Mr Whitton Printed Matter and Samples at 10a.m. Registration at 10a.m.

Hongkong Register,

(Registration, with late fee of 10 cents,

up to 10,45 a.m.)

Letters at 11am.

Tate Letters 11 to 11.30 am Extra Postags 10 cents.

Letters postea in all the Pillar Bozes time for the first clearance will be in- elnded in this contract mail.)

AT TER DOOK: —— At

Hu6, U.S.S. Fathom

Hitania.

Mr Sohwarz

Zafiro

Sailing Vessels,

18 Amhold, Karberg & Co.

6 Amhold, Karberg & Co.

18 Lutterfield & Swire 14 Siemssen & Co..

14 Jardine. Matheson & On. 1 Butterfield & Swire 18 Jard.ne, Matheson & Co. 20 Shewan, Tomes & Co..

British str. 2937 Dec. 19 Standard Oil Co Brit, bqe. 1700 Nov. 26 Urder t

Acmo

2

McLellan

Anecenis......

8 Salter

Evie J. Ray

2 Kasten..... Amer. bqe.

Goo. T. Hay

2 cSpicer....

Prince Robort Tarang

9 cHansen 8-dProbst

918 Aug. ritish sh. 3109 Dec. 4.m. bk 2655 (Nov. Ter sch

12 Dec.

6ander, Wieler & Co. 21 Arnhold, Karberg & Co. 22-tandard Oil Co. 14G. P. Lammert

The O. P. R. Co.'s as Tartar left Van- couver for Hongkong, via the usual ports of call, on Tuesday morning, the 5th Deo.

STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL:

[SUPPLIED THROUGH REUTER Laos, Patroclus, Indrasamha, November 15; Moravia, Prinsesse Marie, Austria, Zieten. 18; Hindustan, Planet Neptune, Sithonia, 22; Glenlogan, Lily, 25; Achilles, Hindoo, Lethington, Rose- ley, 29; Anapa, Australien, Priam, | On Claverburn, Powderham, Prinzesse Alice, December 2 Denbigshire, Confidenzo, Oro, 6; Bentarig, Glaucus, Glenroy, Heathglen, Keny Castle, 9; Ulysses, 10; Palma, Persia. Dunearn, Spezia, Thode, Fagelund. Bayern, Ma nila 13; Ajax, Andalusia, Brisgaria, Machnon, Salasie, Prinz Regent Luit. #pold, 16.

Mails.

The P. M. 8. S. Co.'s 8.8. Manchuria, with the AMERICAN MAIL left Shanghai on Monday, the 19th Dec, and may be expected here on or about-Thurs- day, the 22. d-Dec.

Fzohenga.

LONGKONG, December 21, 1904 London--

Bank Wire,

Deo, 23.

Vancouver (B.C.). Jan, 3.

Pakhoi

{Doc, 22,

K'loon Dock K'loon Dock

Swatow & Tameni Dec. 20.

Tacoma, &c. Bangkok

Dec. 24.

Dec. 22.

Kloon Dock

Cos'tan Dock

China

S'hai & Yokohama Dec. 22.

Manilo

Dec. 23.

Best Metegoroloical

Register. 20th December. At 4 P.M.

1/11

On demand..

50 days! sight,

1/11/

Vl'ostock..2 p.

4 months' sight

114

Nemuro ...

35

1/11

Hakodate.

29.66 29 93

Documentary, 4 months On Paris

1/11

Tokio..

30.06

**

Kochi

30.11

Oredits, 4 months" sight,

Credits, 4

On demand,

Un Berlin

On Demand,

TI

246

242 Nagasaki..., 30.18 Kagoshima 30.16 Oshima..... 30.10 30.17 198) Naba........

19.

On New York

Ishi'jima... 30.13

11

On demand,

47

Taihoko ...

1 p. 30.13

Oredite, 10 days sight,

47

Taicho...... (30.11

30.12

n Bombay-

Wire....

143

Koshun *****

990.69

On demand,

143

Calcutta

Weihaiwei.3 p.

143

1432 Sharp PL

Amoy .............

21% pm.

Swatow.....

Canton .........

93%

Wire,

On demand,

On demand, On Manila

On demand, Pesos. On Shanghai--

On demand,

The Imp. German Mail 8.8. Boon, with the GERMAN MAIL, loft Singapore on Sa- turday, the 17th Dec., at 8 a.m., and may be expected here on or about On Singapore Thursday, the 22nd Dece The M. M. Co.'s s.s. Australian, with the FRENCH MAIL of the 11th November, left Singapore on Tuesday, the 20th December, at noon, and may be ex- pected here on or about Tuesday, the 27th December. This packet brings replies to letters despatched from Hongkong on 22nd October The O. P. R. Co.'s a.s. Empress of Japan arrived at Nagus ki at 2 a m. Monday, the 19th Dec,, and left again on same day for Kobe, where she is due to arrive at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, the 20th Dec,fil

on

The O.&O. Co.'s 8.8, Coptic, with mails &c., from San Francisco to the 26th Nov., vis Honolulu, has arrived at Yokohama, and left for this port on the morning of 17th Dec. vis Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki, and Shanghai, and is due here on or about the 26th Dec.

aminamers. Expected.

Steamer

The Java-China-Japan Lijn

Jimahs left Muji for this port on the 10th December, and may be expected here, via Swatow and Amey, on or about 21st Dec.

The Austrian Lloyd's 8.8. China left

- 30 days' sight, (private paper) Un Yokohama

Gap Rock

H

M

30.14 5885

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 21,

1904

Destination

Australian Perts

Vessels Advertised as Loading.

Amoy, Straite, B'goon]

Am'dam, E'don, Aer

Amdam, I'don. A'ery Byson Genba, Mars., 'pool. Ningo.

Java Porta. "Japan

VIL

London & Antwerp

London, E Marseilles via Saigon Manila & Honolulu

Manilay

Manila

Timahi

Djilatjap

Benlomond (6 Bengal (8) Tonkin

TexanI (1

Zafiro (8)

Rubi (8)

Tremont

Manha Manila .................. Taming (0) Manila

Yuenasng N'saki & Ychama ku (Chibli (8) NewYorkv.Suez Canal Shimosa (8) New York v.Suez Canal Chazee New Yorky. Bez Canal Claverdale New York v.Suez Canal Ras Issa (5) New Yor Shanghai.

Shangha Shanghai Shangh

Seneca (8) Kwangse

hansi (8) Woosung Coromandel

S'hai and Portland, Or. Nicomedia (8) S'hai and Portland. Or Numantia S'hai and Portland, Or Arabia (8) S'hai, Y'ham & Kobo China (8) Spore, Pang, tlbo &o. Gisela (8) Stow, Amoy, Foochow Haiman ( Stow, Amoy & Tamani M. Struve (6). Stow.Amoy& Anping Decima (s), Stow, Amoy & Tamsuit Frithjof (s) Stow, Amoy &F'chow Triumph (s) Victoria, B.C., Tacoma Plondes Victoria, B.O., TacomaiTremont Victoria, B.O.. Tacoma Lyra (8) Vancouver (B.U.), &o. Athenian Vancouver (B.O.), &a Empress of China Vancouver (B,C,), &c. Tartar (9) I'ma, S'hai, Moji, Kobe Java (8)

Butterfield & Swira

dine, Mathesonó utterfield & tterfield &

Dale of Leuring.

December 29, 2nd half of Jan.

2nd half of Dea

last half of Jan.

& Co. January 10. Coli Deo. 31. st Noon. Messageries Maritimer Deo. 7 at 1pm. Dodwell & Co. Limited About Dec. 15 Shewan, Tomes & Co, Dec. 22, at 4 p.m. Showan, Tomes & Co!Dão 31 st 10 a.m. Dodwell & Co, Limited About Dec. 28. Butterfield & Bwire.... December 20. Jardine Matheson, Co Dec. 23, at 4p.m. Butterfield & Swire December 26.0 Dodwell & Ca, Limited About Dec. 28. Dodwell & Co. Limited About Jan. 25. Showan, Tomes & Co. December 30. Showan, Tomes & Co. January 20. Standard Oil Co...... January 15, Butterfield & Swire. December 24. Butterfield & Swire. December 24. Butterfield & Swire December 26.

&O. 8. N. Co....... About Deo. 31. Portland & A. S. Co.. Jan. 9. Daylight. Portland & A. 8. Co. Jan, 25, Daylight. Portland & A 8. Co., Feb. 20 Daylight. Sander, Wieler & Co. December 24, p.m. Sander, Wieler & Co. December 29, p.m. Douglas Lapraik & Co. Dec. 23, st 2 pm, Osaka Shosen Kaisha Deo. 26, Daylight. Osaka Shosen Kaisha. Dec. 28, Daylight. Osaka Shosen Kaisha., Jan, 1 Daylight Osaka Shosen Kaisha.. Jan, 4, Daylight. Dodwell & Co. Simited About Dec, 24, Dodwell & Co. Limites About Jan. 10, Dodwell & Co, Ld. About Feb. 9. Canadian Pic Co. December 28. Canadian Pfic R. Co January 11. Canadian P'fio B. Co. January 20 P. & O. 8. N. Come About Dec. 26,

SHARE LIST.—QUOTATIONS,

December 21, 1904.

No. of, Shares,

Value.

Stocks

BANKA Hongkong and Shanebal Pank Cors. National Bank of China, Limited

Do.

Founders' shares MARINE INSURANCES,

Pond Closing Quotations,

Oad, up.

$716, sales R0,000 |8 ~~125| all London, £70.10 12,970 £ 10 £ 8 839, Hollers 29,965 £10 £ 8839 sellers 75091 1810, buyers

166 T. 96, sollers

250 $ 100 $710, buyers 100 860 8150, sales

Canton Insurance Office Co,, Ld... 10,000 250 50 8250, buyer China Traders Insurance Co., La.......... 24,000 $69.35 8 25 858), salen de sollern Worth China Insurance Co., Ed. .......... 10,000 £ Union Insurance Society, LL. mai 10,000 Yangtzza Insurance Association, Ed. 8,000 8

FIRE INSURANOELAS China Fire Insurance Co., Ld. 20,000 Hongkong Fire Insurance Co,, Ed. 8,000

100

250

20300, bayers & salez 60 8835, Bales & buyara.

FOURS, ETC. H'Long & Whampoa Dock Co Ed., 50,000 $ Gan. Fenwick & Co., Limited, ... New Amoy Dook Co. Ltd...

60 sll $217, sellary

6,000 8

6. C. Fernham, Boyd & Co. Ed.

8,000 8 55,700 Ta.

25 325 $45, sellers 64 81 827, sellers 100 TL100 Te. 168

Wind.

STEAMBOATS, HUGE, STO Chins and Mantis 8. 8. Co. Ld..

30,000 3

Douglas Steamship Co., Limited 20,000 $ BK. 0. and M. Steamboat Co., Ld.| 80,000 18 Indo-China S. N. Company, Limited 60,000 Star Ferry Company. Id.

10,000 $ Shell Transport & Trading Co. Ltd.... 2 mono E Tako Tus and Lighter Co., Ed." 8,600 TI, Shaughat Tag & Lighter Co., Ltd. | 200, 000

250

10

10,000 $

BE

do

§ LETNERIES,SA China Sugar Company, Limited Luzon Angar Company, Limited ..... Perak Sugar Cultivation Co., Ld.....

Preference,

$100,000

20,000 $

100

all $224, sales

7,000 s 100

all 817 sellers

WHARVES.

50 % 50 | 824, sollers

all 883, buyere 15.0 15 $281, sellers

all: $128, sales- 10 % 10 $40, sellers - 1085 $30, sellers 1£126/6 sellers 60 Tls 50 Tle. 30, sellers Tie. 53, sales 50 Tls, 50

Tis, 19, sollera

7,000 Tla. 50 T 50 Tls, 60%

HK. & Kow. Wharf & Godown Ço. 30,000 § 50 all 8114, gollers Shanghal and Hongkew Wharf Oo.... 20,100 Tls, 100 Tle100 Tls. 135, sales

LAND AND BUILDING. Fongkong Land Investment and

Agency Company, Limited Shanghai Land Investment Co., Id.

Weichel wel Eard & Bullding Oo..Ed Humphreys Estate & Finance Co.

50,000g

100 $148, sellera 100% 52,000 Tls. 50 Tls.50 Tls. 117, sellors

6,000 $

30 $38), buyers 3,764 Tls, 25 Tls.25 Tls. 18 bayers 100 000

all 812, sellers

10 8 2 $5, sollars

Kowloon Land and Buliding Com-1

στα

MIME-22-2||0|ovea|| ||

10

60.000

West Point Building Co., Limited.. 12,500

TRAMWAYS.,

50

#100

60 860, sellers

all 5280

16,000 F 250 all $490

Pesondores 30.13

Gatzlaff. 30.23 51 72

30.10 63 67. 30.13 66 68 SE

30.11 68 66

Hongkong 4 p.30.08 65 68

Vict. Posk

30.07) 30.09 72

29.92777

HK High-Level Tramways Co.. Id. 1,250

MINING

Siclité Francaise des Charbon- 1

nages du Tonkin, .....................................

Reub Aust. Gold Mining Co., Ed.....200,000

HOTELS ETO, S

Hongkong Hotel Company, Ltd.

Astor House Hotel Ltd. (Tientsin)

18/10 544, sellers

12,000 s 50 all $145, sellers

2,000 T T1:.50 TIL 50 T13, 150, sellars

26 1825 1828, sales 80,000 s

60,000

$13, vellezas

**- 1 $121, sales & sellers

10 15 10 889, sellors

72

Ha phong Manila... On demand, ...

* 942 Gold Leaf, 100 fus, (per tael)....... 851.80 Bacolod...

810.30 Iliolo Sovereigns (Bank's buying rate!

Cebu Silver fper OR.

281

0.S.. James Malate ...

Hongkong Tides,

29.83

29.8

21st December-ar 10 lostock,

The tide table given below has been compiled at the Nautical Almanac Office Nemuro... 29.8 in London from the result of the analysis Hakodate..

of observations taken by means of an ad- Tokio tomatic tide-recording machine in the Wa Kochi ter Police Baain at Tsim Sha Tsui during Nagasaki... the years 1887-8-9.

The zero of the table corresponds with Oshima. the zero of the soundings in the Admiralty Naha. Charts which has been found to be 4 feet Ishi'jima. 8-inches below mean sea level

Taiboku

20.03

29.98

30.03

30.19

Kagoshima

30.10

30.16

30,13

30.21

30.19

130.12

30.12

30.07

30.11

Weibalwer

Add 23 minutes 18 seconds to the figures Guil

90.29

Sharp

90%

Amor

To obtain the depth of water on the tide | Taichu. age at the Victoria Naval Yard add 3 Tainan ..--- feet 4 inches, and on the gauge at Lamont | Koahun Dock, Aberdeen, add 10 feet 6 inches to Pescadores the height given in the table,

Singapore for this port on the 16th given below to correct to Zone time.

Dec,

The 0. 8. 8. Co.'s 8.8. Peleus left Singapore

on the 18th Dec. at daylight, and is expected to arrive here on the 24th Dec

The A. A. 3.s. Massapequa, from New

York, left Singapore on the 11th

December 22nd to 28th 1904.

HIGH WATER.

Mean

Tipuk

Dec., and is due here on or about Thor, 22 10 825

the 24th Dec, from Manila.

The 0. N. Co.'s 8.6. Taiyuan, from Austra- | Fel,

lian ports, left Sydney on 7th Doc.,

and is due here on the afternoon of 28th Dec

The P&O Co.'s as. Java left Singapore for this port on the 17th Dec,, at á

The air. Germanicus sailed from Victoria,

B.C. on 14th Dec.

Inted AdvicOS.

The Indo-Chins S. NS Co

Previous

ate p

Baromete

61

30.16 30.28 80.08

62

68

sits, lef

on the 201

The P

Dired

Sat

825 A

88 10 10 8

m1

Kongke

Mant Bacolod

Ilailo

Cebu

CS. JA

ong

J

Green Taland Cement Co., Ld..... 50,000

MISCELLANEOUS,

Bils Aabontos Eastern Agency,

108 10

Astor House Hotel Co., Ltd. (S'hal)

4. S. Watson & Co. Limited.or

30.000

Watkins Limited......

10,000

A

FfK, and China Gas Co., Limited

Shangbal Gas Company. Ltd... Hongkong Electria Oc,, Limited New Electrica (now faste) verdamas today,

BRICK AND CEMENTLY

108160, bayars

8,000

F50.000 90,000

50 Tis, 50 (Lla. 105, buyers 10 3 10 815, buyer 10 3 689, bayern 30

108 10 230, sales.

Uitd Asbestos Oriental Agency,

Limited

„500 ordy

100 dera

8,604 12/6 £12/6 854 1084392"

103180

7,500

10820, sallare

10,000

all 830, buyers

200

20 Tls. 100, buyers

20,000

5 $1.70, sollers :

$10.000

bayora

190.00

10

zellers

H

Limited

Hk. Steam Water-boat Co., Ltd.

ngkong Dairy Farm Op.

kong Joe Company,

8 anghal Waterworks Co., Ltd,........... Toran Planting Company, Lida Hng Rope Manufactory Co., Ld ringkong Cotton Spinning Co., Ld wo Cotton Spinning and West

20,000 Tla. 60 TL 50 TL, 25, buyers

10.000 TLE 475 1.75 T1.20

6.000 12. 100

000 TL 600

50,000

10

160 sellors

1983 12 18), bayers 101 114440, buyer 8:30 312 buyers

121), buyers

sellers

(Jud nison.

Thaye Brai

Share This Page