8
YAUMATI BUILDING
COLLAPSE.
Asrielly announced in vir columns aat aght the adjournąd inquiry regarding the callipe of win at Ysamuti during the type of inly 27-28, in which is Obiske met their dead, was resumed at The Magistracy podaday afternoon, hut tho jaqnity hal ut eoncluded when we
went in prusio
Mr Bowby-1 dink the opening and the dicato the way the dnfect lies."
Mr Bowly said “thus wie zase of en rome importance. The collapse occasion. Ied the donth of ex perious and possibly endangered the sea of no less than 100.
H. Mr. W. Chatham, Dinentor of Fulde Worke, possessed by M Gedge stated the line generally paveled in langkong was hot good ness it was Jooked after. Liter proqued by the Barising of olie en or radiused as ised hen, was at the best. The troverannt i had not given up the testing of toasar "beause they found there were any
dillerent results to tests that solutely muddiable,
was ab.
Me Niege: 117 pat it ko you the the bonding of the ite bricks in that wall is aleointly perfect but didn't erase tețliat eurelusion on my examination.
Bid you exuing a carefully go-i look at it.
had
Witness adilol that Messes Butterfiel and wire did axelten! work in bubling The #louse in questier were completul beide the 1906 typhoon, and wit kukored.
The walls kwn down were built thal
in neenesaw with the dinance then in
force. It icy bitalnost, been so, Fleg muld | ne have been nud.
You and the the kites of wall was in- empel by a cutraj si Onlinema /
That les motaig to do with these hows! No.
Mr Gedge referred to the law on the question enlpable negligence, and con- tanded that the jury would not la justified in bringing in such a ridor. He sutaitted
else had dare their sluty.
His worship, is summing up, said there were two things the jury had to direct their 10ind to the first was the cause of death, and the scrond was whether anyone was guilty of gross negligence amounting 19 manslaughter.
The case was not went be pros
cluded when we
THE CHINA MAIL.
DR. W. R. LAMB, AMERİCAN OCULIST AND OPTICIAN,
KING EDWARD HOTEL ANNEXE NO. 21, Until October 16th, Inclusive,
To-day's Advertisements maintenance of perfect sight.
| The Dardah steatuship Frangular tele Shimonoseki on Wednesly, the 14th October, p.m., and may be expected bere on or aboat Monday, the 19th ----Clatobet.
The .s. 4. Apcur from Caloutto. Jeft
Singapore
the afternoon of 14th Octohor, and may ha expected here on or about 20th October, "*.m.
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THE Beamship
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Captain I will be dispatched as ovo os SATURDAY, the 17th October, at Noon.
This well-known* Stramer is nicely Led by Fungera, and han: Rafi, ort- me Chudler. Then ensures the supply o de Provisions, Ice, &c., throughon:
Will, et mila ost! why you aren' n las mihing to do with my tidwed it. cents? No, further than that, in com am with the hot sexlitects, they the proquestion for the thickness of hills. kupino, amster of hot, goalarn- tiones it as a racis for the flovernment. mal having Farabout before that the walls were to black cingh No.
In your evilemegin sosted: bat, in 1992. there was only is building insperter That you ensider the Govermnestr your Department, colpable For having any one inspector to do the whole weak of the Calongerrisly think it was impos sible for ene ingustor to exercise ang allisia servisemester the building spera- tim
willing to attest.
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SHIPPING
ARRIVALS.
October 14.
Paklat, Gornan str., 108, J. Wenzel. Bangkok Debur 7, Rice.-BUTTERFIELD & SWIRK.
Datober 10. Assaye, British str., 3.00, C. L. Daniel, Svazu or be laatadel ihwoghton: welay an inapore Oct. 10, Mails and Bieous Bulght
General.-P. &0. S, N. Co.
Pe
A Swirders and a duly called.Sur geom na parrier,
N.Be the 'ditimal cotier
bare satis fuss Grisi in eierooms, of past was the stoners of the Company
For Freient or Passage, njely to
DIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO..
A Jesus. Honekoar October 15, 1988.
I hardly say it was caliber NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
perhaps it was az error of jaguara,
Was it a ver Istungit to far inte of the Governer or the Colonial Secretary?—I can't
cd you pi any oweenfilam nt the ofice I now told.
But after that - After Ulmus it was
Was it posted at Cyphone would mur in the Colony, that Fuildings won)d wilapse, and Emi diote, competent supervis stor shoe br band? I did not represent itonite in that may said the spect ing Stap was indujmic, and should be
inverse-l.
You say the Guerermnent, becaus they did not employ a sufficient number of building inspecting, collision tie nehitects to bei wook for tha? Not to d Gotz-rument work Yet their own work.
What Do The Cadinance, dues it not | amic face?- Jom't see it.
Ten Orilinanen says buildings should bo inspected?--The Ordinance certainly raskes | provision for inspection..
DG
you think un architect insuling
these hines auties every different lit of bonding and mortar im! won't go so far as that.
You hast expect an architect bukit da the works and do nothing else fait huisquiet. 2.
No.
Must an architect nos rely to great tont on the loyalty and bona fides of his fareman or oversaeri-Ho ought to
NOTICE.
1911
BREMEN,
FÜR KUDAT. SANDAKAN,
Taking Cargo at Through Rater to
Lightning, British steamer, 2,198, 1. E. Contes, Calculin and Singapore Oct. 10, General-DAVID SAROS & Co., Lb.
Machaun, Bilib ate uner, 4.276, Long, Liverpool and Singapore Oct 9, General. | ~BUTTERFLAW & SWIRE.
Kairebere. German str.. 648, D. Henk, Haiphong and Hoihow Oct. 12, Gevoral
JESEN & Co.
.,
Sabine Rickers, Dutch str., frem Danton. DEPARTURES.
October ta
Paming, ter Manila. Juhur, for libow.
Shinomy, for Singapore and New York.
TAWA, LAHAD DATU, LABUAN,ohsing, for shanghai,
.
JOLO & MEN ADO.
HE Steamship
BORNEO,
Captain F. Sama (ready to load on Mosny, m.) will leave on TUESDAY, the 20th instant, at 9 a..
For Freight or Passage, apply to
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
MELCHERS & Co..
Agents,
Flengkour, October 15, 1948.
- NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
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dext, for Saign.
plieden, for hutchinotza
CLEARED
hang, for Shanghai, Glenturret, for Shanghai.
ME W. 1. Hirat
st. f. Innes
MM. Krager
Di and Mra G. de
Perindorge
Mr A. T..
Pikko
Dr and Mrs R. A
Walkar Mr C. Wallach Mr and Mrs Konrad
Voo Wicat "MrJ. D. Wooda
1591
11 V. Laraborgst Me C. Gnd Hargh Misa K. A. Mauroy
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STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL, September 18, Danton, Danbighshire, Machaon, Priam,
Mr G. E Allen. Dr Auley
PEAK HOTEL.
My E. I. A acott Mr A. B. Antin
Mr and Mrs Bowen Mina Bardett
September 22. Schuylkill. September 26, Samali, Budson Sept. 29, Benarty, Sezonia, Heizung.
Der Octoba A, Andres Kickozen,
Kintuch, Peleus, finger, Sithonia,
Mr B. & Corruthers Torune, Wolansa Maru. October 6, Soperstit
Mise Chavasse October 3, Ajas, Austrdim, Myrmidon, | Ust. Darling Palerme, Nyanza, Bikh, Lenecepere.
October 13, Bentomund, `. Ersherzog Franz Ferdinand. Keerman, Memuun, Lopuck, Trina Ludwig, Saraton, Matopps
ARRIVALS AT HOME, October 13, Sanuki. Maru,
STEAMER MOVEMENTS.
Maits.
The Imp. German Mail .. Pran Siya mund left Manila on Tuesday, the 19th October, and may be expected bera un or about Friday, the 16th Oct.
3.0.
The Iap. Gorman Mail .F. Zirts left Kobe via Nagasaki and Shanghal and Fosshow on Monday, the 18th Dein ber, n, and may be expected hero on or abcat Wednesday, the 21st Cut The Imp. Germxu Mail s 9. Kljet carrying the German Maile with dates from Berlin of the 23rd Septembor, lefs Colombo on Sunday, the 11th October, am, and may be expected here on or about Thursday, the 22nd October.
Tomi Haru, for Singapore and Bombay. The T. K. K. Tenyo Maru siled from
Shishu Maru, for Systow. Hakota Matru, for Koba.
Sabine Hickmers, for Balik Pappers.
PASSENGERS.
ARKIVED,
Per Assaye, lor Hongkong: from London, Mr B. Calthorp, and Mrs H. Reeves: front
TTIE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL Marillo, Mr and Mrs J. Hestiage, and Mr C. A. Howatt; from Colombo, Mr R. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S. Maire; from Singapore, Mr Dates and
STEAMER 49SIYE.
FROM BOMBAY, COLAMBUTAND
STRAITS,
Yakhatos on the 14th October, and will be das in Hongkong on October 93 The sa. Tenyo Maru· carrion the Americao Mail from San Francisco of the 26th September.
The O. P. R. Co.'s a.. Glenfarg'arrived at Yokohama at 9 a.m. on Sunday, the 11th October, and left. again at 4 pm. on Monday for Kobe, where she is due to arrive at 6 a.rs, on Wednesday,
the 14th October.
Mies Campbell
Major T. P. Jones
R.A.M.O.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Mr E. L. Krauss Mr Ablert E. Lanning Me Lawford
DEBEKATTON.
THURSDAY GCTOBER 15,1908.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
YESALLS.
Ansiallan Porta ............. (Empiro fa)........... Basten & New York. 'nverclyde (e) Cebu & Iloilo.......Railong (R) ****. OuairPorts & Shanghai Bujan" "Marn (a) Gurene, .......... Zisten (8) ............. Haiphong................... Singan (8) ................ terte & Hamburg Silesia (B) Havre & Hamburg ...]Sambia (6).............. Japan & Portland, Or (Tanentia (6)... Jave
Japan..........
Tjipanus (8) Tjikini (8)......
-AGENTS,
DATE OF LEAVING.
Jibb Livingston & Co. Ost, 17; at Mosti. Shawan. Tames & Co. Abant Nov, 10, Butterbald & Swire,Oct, 24, at 4 p.m.
saka Shorau Kateha. Oct. 22, at 8 a.m. ..... Meichers & Co. Oct. 21, Daylight.. .......Ratterfold & Swire Oct. 10, at 10 am. Hamborg-Am'ka Linit(ctober 20. Hamburg-An'ka Liui November 2. Portland & A. 8. Co Nov. 5, at Noon. Java-China-Japan Lijnsecond half. Oct. Java-China-Japan Lijnsecond half of Och,
Kadet and Sandakanı Borneo (s) ...................... Melchors & Co..................... Oct. 21, at 9 a.m London, &c.
|Dolts (8)..
.......... P. & Q. §. Y. Co.....Oct. 17, at Noon, Mar.,L'don &A'erp&c Sumatra (2) ........... 4. P. 19, 5, N. Ca.....- JAbout Nov. 4. Masila....... Yuunsang (8) Jardine, M'son Co, Lt. 16, at 4 p. Manila ...... Loorgaang (a) ..........fardine, M'son &Co, Ld Oct. 8, at 4 p.m.
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Manila
Tean (8)
Sbawan, Tomes & Co. Oct. 17, at Noon. Shewan, Tomes & 06.10ok, 24, st 1 pum. Butterfield & Swire ... Oct. 20, at p.. ...................Taming (6)...... Butterfield & Swire .... Oct. 17, si é p, m. Manila, A'llen Ports.. Prinz Sigismond (8)... Melchore & Co... Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. Marsolites, v. Saigon..Caledoniën (s) ..............Massagorle: Maritimes Oct. 27, at I p.m. New York..... Pathan (6)
Dodwell & Co. Limited October 31. Nowolwang Nanchang (e....... Bottorfield & Swiro. Oct. 16, at p.m. New York v.SnozCanet (ndrani (8)................................ Jarding, M'eon&Co, Ld About Oct, 19.' San Francisco v, Japani Asia”(4) .........
0. & 0. 8.8. Co. Och 17, at Nood. Sua Franoleco v. Japan Mongolia (8).. Padio Mall 8,S. Co...Oct. 2, Daylight Seattle, v. S'hat,Japan Minnesota (9) Nippon Yaon Kalahs. Tati. 9, at Noon. San Felson via Japan Korea (8) i..........
Pacific Mall S.S. Co... Nov. 14, at Noon. Stow, Amoy & Aupinghusha Mara (8) Osaka Shoan Kalaha. Oct. 16, at 10a.m. S'low, Amoy & Tamsi Joshin Maru (3) Denka Shoren Kalshs..Oct. 18. at 9a.m. Shai, Nki,Koba. Y'm Kleist (9) .................... ...Melchers & Co................ Ahout Oct. 21. S'hai, Kobo &Y'hamesChina (5)............ Sander, Wieler & Co. Oct. 1. p.m. s'asi, Kate & Y'han Tourano (s) Messagerie Maritime About Oct. 26. Shal,Chinitao America/Astival Olry(s)..... Messagerie Maritions About Oct 18,
S'hal, Moji, Kobe, Your Somali (2)...P, & Ö. 8. N. Co... About Oob. 31. Stanghal& Chinkiang Tchong (4) vari Shanghai... Wongsang (0) Shanghki...................... Ageaye. (6) ..................... Shal, Kobe & Thama Senegambis (s).. Shal, Kobe & Thome Sithonia (g) Shat, Kobe & Y'hama Scandia (a).......... Spore, Pang, Cho, &c. Austria (e). Spore, Pang, Calcutta Lightning (s), Bjure, Pang & Coutts Kumsang (8)zenyame
Mausang (9)
Butterfall & Swira... Oct. 16, Daylight. Jarding, M'son&Co, Lo Oct. 17, at 4 p.m. P. & O. S. N. Co... Oat. 17. 'Daylight. Hamburg-Am ka Lizie October 19." ffamburg-im'ka Linie Novembar 2 Hamburg-Ara'ka Linie November 19. Sander, Wieler & Co.JAbout Oct. 24. D. Sarsoon & Co. Ld.Oct. 20, st Nooth. Jardine, M'son&Co, Ed Oct. 17, at 1 p.m. Farline,M'son &o, Ed Oct. 17. at Noon. Jardine, M'son& Co LoOct, 28, at Noon. Dongias Japraik & Co. Oct. 16, as 11 a.m. Dodwell & Co. Limited Sor, IC. Victoria, B.C., Tacoma Saveric (s)........... Victoria, 8.0., Thema Kumeric (8) ... Dodwell & Co., Ld... Dec, 1. Vancouver,(B. 6), &c. Empress of India (e)... 'anadian P's R. Co. (Oct. 17, at i p、m. Fancosvor, B.0.) &c. Gonfarg (a)... Canadian Pie R. Co. Oct. 28, at Noon Vancouver, (B.0.), &c Empress of Japan(s)...Canadian Pic R. Co Nov. 7. at 4 pm.. Vancouver, B. & Empress of China(s) Canadian Pic R. Co. Nor, 28, at 4 p.m Wei'wei.O'foa& Ttein Chipshing (s)...Fardle, M'son &0g,LA Oct. 17 4 m
Major al Mrs D. F. Saudakan Fookanog (8)..
11. Logan
Me R. Marten
Mr R. Mitchell
Mr A. Moreno
My Davidson Hon. W. Rees Davis Mr and Mus Nova'l Mrs Filis
Capt. and Mrs Oliver DallasMr Oliver
Major and Mica Parry Mreci
Rev. nd Me
Ennica
Miss Kvann Capt. and Mrs Me and Mrs Fisher
FinchMr T. L. Perkins
Sir Francis Piggott Mr S. H. Galbraith L, Col. Reid Me Gausdon Mr & Ms. Riseland L.-Cal. & Mrs Glover Mre Saver Mr H. H. J. Gom-Mr W. &. Sayer
perts
Mr A. Sinclair
Mr L. 8. Greenhill Mrs Grievo
Mr A. Findlay Smith Dr Spear
S'ha|„Moji, Kobe
Stow, Amoy & Fohow Haimon (6)
SHARE LIST.-QUOTATIONS.
Orober 15, 19.
Stacks.
PANKA
No. of
Palu
Paid
Shares.
125
99,926 £
Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Corp. 132,000
Mcs Van der Stadt
Capt & Thomp
National Bork of China, Limited
con
Mr and Mrs Hassan Mr J. Hewetson Mr F. Hickman ME V. T. Hockaday Mr J, C. Wilford
Mr MR; Wharkirat- Mr Humphreya, Capt. and Mrs K. D.De KugWilliams
Hutchison
Mr D. Wood Mr Elward Irving Me A. E. Wood.
ASTOR HOUSE,
Mis&Master Almada Misa . M. Hep baue Mr G. N. Anderson. Mrs Rotman Mrs M. Bagniay Dr Houghs Mr G. Barbey
Mr V. Hulst Capt. Dom Pazin M, Mms & Master F. Mr Borgor
J. V. Jurge Mr G... Buchman
Mr Burle
A. J. Chalaunt
Mr V. ft. Kelly
Mr B. O roynə 33r T. 0. Manwoll
Mr Cheng Sak Chow Me Th. W. Mellraith Mr & Mrs Chau ChuppMe J. #likoff
M: P. M. More Mr and Mrs A. B.Mr A. De Miranda
Mr and MA. F. B. Silve-Netto & child
Collina Mr E. W. Eaton
The C. P. R. Co.'s 8.7. prey of China arrited Kobe at 8 pm Friday. the 2nd Oct, and left again at noop on Saturday for Yokohama, where she Mr Chan. Ellis
ervant, Mr M. L. Fata Mr &. Borges, Mr and Mrs J. S. Ramirez, Mesars J. R. and G. B. Bamirez, 4 Misses Harniröz, Me Jaloe Ramirez, Mr F. Koit From London for Manila, via Hongkong, Mr CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-nt Master Rangou For Shanghai: from
named Vessel are heaby informed London, Mr J. Bennett, MFN Pesch, The that their Goods are being Isnded and Mr and Mrs Stallard, 2 châdres and nurse, placed at their risk in the RosezoNG AND Qr.-Mr, Sergt. Fry, Misa A. Sanderson, Kossos WHART AND GODOWN COMPANY'S Mrs E. Sim. Mrs M. Barrett, Mia H. GoDOWNR at Kowloon, wherasch consign-Smith, Mrs Anz and child; from Marseilles, And is is not very difficult to get genment sill be ported out Mark by Mark and Mr A. R. Hure; from Singapore, Mr Y. ----örk out of Chinee contracters? Icerdolivery can be obtained goon as the kadin. For Kube: from Bombay, Mr
inly involves a good deal of troube, as a
Goods are landed.
is not it extremely difficult to get good averseers? It is rery seldom you emm pick tem up locally.
And, unless they are watched the whole time, they put bal material into work?
is extremely probable.
When you found the buildings her ollapsed, and found that Mr Tuaker had granted a certifiate, you saw that song crouse would have to be given for Mr Tooker's conduct-No
Either the ecifiente ought to be given, ait ought not to be given ?- I presume that is correct statement.
Thi Vesel brings on Varge Free LONDON, &o., ex s. China, From CATCOTTA exs.s. Pakuan.
and Mrs B. B. Bamjee, child and ayah, For Yokohama: from Marseille, Dr. Man- silku from Brindisi, Mr W. H. Marks; ron Bombay, Mr H. A. Waluesley.
tom PERSIAN GULF, CX & L. S. N. sad |————————— B. and P. S. 3. Co.'s steamers.
Optional goods will he landed here anles Iristiurtions are given to the contrary here 6 Flours.
Goods not cleared by the 22nd inst. nt
4 p.m., will be subject to rat.
S. Fire Inenance will beefected by mo
aycase whatever.
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
Mails will close :---
is due to arrive at 3 pm, on Sunday, Me Mrs Harry Mr G. L. Nordstrom
the 4th Oct.
C. P. R. Co.'s na. Empren of Japan left Vancouver on Wednesday the 7th October, for Hongkong, via the Dual Ports of Call.
The G, P. R. Co.'s .s. Monteagle Inft
Yokohamaa on Tuesday, the 13th Oct. at 3.30 p.m., for. Victoris and Van
couver,
Expected.
The Austrian Lloyd'e.s. Chine left Singa- pore for this port on the th October, audis duo here on the 15th October. The As Kayeshima Maru lef Singapore for this port on the 8th Cctober, and is expected here on the 15th Oct.
For SWATOW, AMOY, TAKAO & AN-The Sredieh 6.6. Canton of Singa.
PING.
Per Shoshu Maru, at 9 a.m., da Friday,
the 16th Oct. HAIPHONG.-
pore on Saturday, the 30th October, at noon, and may be expected here on
or about Friday, the 16: October.
For Singen, 9 a... ou Friday, the The M. M. R.R. Amiral Ulry lelt Singapore
Now, Sir, don't you think' thu thunt
Damagert Packages must be left in the For artiliente was properly gives at the titne | Codymus for examination by the Con- by Mr Ponker that the building ways and the Company'a representative properly built-I can't say the building as an Apporated bocc. All Chima muat was properly heill, hmn I think MeTooker presented within ten days of the steer's was justitie in giving the exertifie
arrival here, after which dale they cannot
Mr C. W. Juries, assistant at the Observatory, said in cross-examination that it was quite possible the wind was bravel ling at 90 milesan hour in the typhoon of 17-28th July.
Mr.A. Denison, architect and engineer. stated that from the level of the list, Bour lo the level of the second the wall was pro- porly bonded right though. The top seor also appeared to be properly bonded. On the verandah sile the brickwork on the ground floor was not quite so good, and thero were five or sh use without bonding. Witness thought many of the cracks in the Grst party will had been caused by the collapse. He thought the wind wobably got into the houses by the front will of 35 feet falling in. He did not consider this front wall would have fallen unless it had been blown down by the typhoon,
A juror Wuld it not be possible to obtain independent and export aridence regarding the bonding of these walla?
lis Worship-It would be very hard to any in a case of this kind what would be independent evidence.
Be B. B. L. Bewley asbmitted that the evidence of the Building Authority was abanlutely independent. -
His WorshipWhat the juror means is that there are two contradictory statements and he would like to have a third
Mr Bowley I should like to point out that the pridesce ziven by the Building Authority's witnesses is really against their awn interests because it isys then open to the obvious refurt that it in their fault. The hearing was further adjoured.
The enquiry us resumed beton Mr J. H. Hemp and a jury, at the Magistracy, this
afternoon.
be moognised. No Clalu will be xd. mitted after the Goods have left the Codorns.
F. J. ABBOTT, Acting Superintendent, Hongkong, October 15, 108.
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EXCHANGE. Hongkong, October 15, 1908,
Bank Viro
On demand,
་་
...1/92 ...1/
30 days' sight...
...1/99
#mcalls' Night
...19
Ou London
Oredita, 4 months' sight,.......1
Documentary, 4 taonths sight........1/əli
~16th Get.
For SWATOR, AMOY & FOICHOW,
For Human, at 10', to Friday, the
16th Oct.
For
BAIPHONG.-
Por Glenlushy, at 11a.m., on Friday, the
16th Oc
For BANGKOK.—
Dewasongs, at 11 am, ne Friday, the 16th Oct,
or MACAG~---
Per Shui Tai, at 1.16 p... on Friday,
the 18th Dot.
For CHEFOO & NEWCHWANG,
Fer Nandang. 3 p.m., on Friday,
the lab Oct.
For MANILA--
Per Xunny, at 3 p.m., Friday, the
16th Oct
Per Taiwan, at 9s m., on Saturday, the
On Paris
De domand,...
For SAIGON--
Credits, 4 months' sight, On Berlin-
220
?
Ou demand,.......
Un Now York-
On demand,
Cradit, 60 days' sight,...
On Bombay
Wiro.
On demand, On Caloutta -
Wire
On demand, On Singapore-
On lemand, ... On Manila —
On demand, ...
On Shaini- Chand
43
441
... 199
3334
133
1831
17th Oct-
-Sunday, the 11th Octolur. and
is expected to arrive here on or about
the 18th October.
The H. A. L. s.e. Silesia left Shanghai via Facchow on the 13th October, p.m., And may be expected here on the 18th October, 8.
Mts M. B. Nordston
*Byre Mr and Mrs Ferguson Capt. J. Paul Mr and Mrs G. A.Mr E. J. Ferne Mr H Piepor Ther
Mr EH. Raban Mien V. T. Glası
Mr and Mrs L. T.M: P. F. L. C. Riery
GIBRT
MARINE INSURANCEB.
10,000 $ Danton Insurance Office Co., Lt... Chlua Tradora Incarance Co., Id.... 21,900 North China Insurace O., Id, 10,000 € Union Insurance Society, Limited... 10,000 - Pangtaze Insurance Association 11.) 18,000 $
FIRE INSURANCES.
21,000 Ohms Fire Insurance Co., La..... Hongkong Fire Inenrance Co.. Ed. &,000
доске, вто
keng & Whampoa Dook U., Ed. 50,000 1 Geo. Fenwick & Co.. Limited. ............. 18,000
New Amoy Dock Oo., Ltd... Shanghal Dock and Eng. Co., Ed.
10,000 65,700 T.
2,000 Douglas Stearishio O., Limйed, ... 20,000 H.K. C.and M, Steamboat Co., La. 80,000 $ Indo-China S. N. Company, Ltd.
STEAMBOATH, TUGU, ETO.
China and Manila S. 8. Oo., Id....
[Star Ferry Gompany, Joh. com pag
Shell Transport & Trading Co., Ltd. Taka Tur sid ightor Co., Ltd. .... Shanghal Tegand Lighter Oo.. Ld.
"do.
"Preferenco~~-
KEFINERIES.
60,000 £
10,000 10,000's 1,000,000 E
0,00
100,000
8,800 is.
Mr E. F. Robinson Chaus Sogar Company, Limited,... 20,000 and 2 daughters bra Sugar Company, Limited.... 1,000 Mr & Mrs A. Hanche-Mr and Mrs Shianane Perak Sagar Unltivation Co., La.... $,000 |T.a.
Mr W, Damiton
garde
Mr J. 0. Scott
Mr T. Hansen Mr D. M. Waser Mr N. Hasbim
Mr E. Arndt.
KINGSCLERE HOTEL.
C. Barker
Mr W, Barker
Mies Backer Miss A. Barker
Captain H. Beasley,
1.A.
Mrs H. Bensley
Mr V. Berington
MrJ-1 R Brask Mr J. H. Bris
Miss K. Cumphell
TEARS.
LAND AND BUILINO.
#
£80
i
Cloning ContÍONI
Dash
18800, sales
7661, tuyurs
€ 50 350
$200
2.88$ 25 886
15€ 5. 83, beyors. 250-100 18790
100 80 160, buyera-
1001
20696, buyers
250
60 8335
50
all 1993, saler
25
25 812, sedlere
100 Ti9100 Tle. 84, ellers in Shanghai
25 l 25 $16, sallarə
all
50
34, sellers
15$ 15 129, sice & sellers
الم
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35}
108
109244
18
51815, buyarı
IS. 144
60 Ts, 50, 45
60 TL 50.
Mo. 47
1 Tabl
100
all $190,
100
all. $22, aller
30 Tla 50 T. 88)
60
all $49,apert...-
H:K: & Kow, Wharf& Godown Co... 60,000 Shaugant and Hongkow Wharf Co... 98,000 T. 100 T100 Tl. 164, ayers in Shangh
60,000 $
100 100 384
78,000 T1..50 T,50 Tis. 114
Mr and Mrs M, H. Hongkong Laud Investmen: andĮ
Agency Company, Limited
Joheson
Mr.A. Köhler
Me E. A. Köster Mr L V. Langateîn Mrs B D. Macfarlane Mr and Mrs E.
Miles
Mrs Miles, child and
1200
Mr R. S. Morrison Bird Mes L. C. Mr and Mrs W. L.Novry
Carter
Mr & Mrs Janes Reid Mr and Mrs A. B. Mrs G. Sachse
OFSEKS
Mr & Mrs A. Mantio The H. A. L. 0.s. Senggambia left Singa- MrG. S. Cruickshank Scarpari
pore on the 10th October, and rosy be Air W. S. Cashing Major, and Mrs E. espected here on the 18th October, Mra W. J. Cushman
p..
The s.. Tango Mars loft Kobe for this Mr J.-L. Davia. port and Shanghai on the 9th October, Mr P. B. Dixon and is expected hero as the 19th Lieut. P. B. Dungan,
Ogoher.
US.N.
MIs . B. Dungan MrK. Freund Mr. R. Hunt
GRAND
The American & Oriental Lino.8.8, Tudor Prince from New York, inexpected to anive here on or about the 22nd Oct. The s. Mayori left. Bambay for this port Colombo and Singapore en the 9th October, and is expected here on the
Mr A. Abini 30th October.
Mr. J. Berbe Misa M. Biggs Miesse Riggs Miss B. Boant
The
E. & A. 6. & Eastern from Sydney, ., left Port Darwin on the 7th Oct,, fo: Manila and this port.
68. Saint Patrick left New York on
For PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY
ISLAND, COUKTOWN, CAIRNS, The TOWNSVILLE, BRISBANE the 25th July for Hongtong via porte. SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, PERTH, The HOBART, LAUNCESTON, NEW ZEALAND, ADELAIDE & FRE. MANTLE.
Por Empire, at 10 am, on Saturday,
the lith Oct.
For SANDAKAN.-
Per Maung, at 10 a,m., on Saturday,
the 17th Oct.
For MANILA.--
Per Rubi, at 10 8.10., on Saturday, the
17th Opt.
861
701
For SINGAPORE, PENING & OAL
OUTTA.***
30 day sight, (privato paper)... 761
On Yokubaras
On demand, ..
...$58.00 Gold Leaf, 100 fine, (per 401) Sovareigas (Bank's buying rate) ...$11.15 Silvor (her, 02.). Hie Worship said it had been suggested to him, with regard to tas suggestion the Bar Sirin Hangkang...
Copper Conte....
jury made at the end of last boxing, that Bate of Native
Interest
in K.E. Offer might be asked to inspoot Chinese Sub. Coin ***
кий
... 1188 * 3.4% ...887%dis.
the bonding the wall. He also under Hongkong Sub. Coin 14.883 %dis. stood that photographs were being taken
of the broken ends.
Mr Bowley-I am quite satisfied with
the evidence that has been gives
His Worship-Personally, I don't intend to call any fresh evidouce, or wait for these photographs.
Wars
Mr Geige-I quito a agreo with your H39 Worship to Mr Bowle-I think You should
VESSE 8.AT THE DOCKS.
Per Kumsang, at noon, on Saturday, the
17th Oct,
MAILS ST UNIZED STATES PACKET, The United States Mail Packer Asia will be dorpatched on SATURDAY, the 17th September, with Mails for Shanghai, Japan, Honolulu, San Fran ulsoo, Pnited States, Canada, Porn, o., which will be closed at follows: Printed Matter and Eamples at 9 am. Registration at 9 a.m.
Registration, with late fee of 10 centi,
Ragatallon, Kowloon 3.0., 10 m. No late fon,
At Kardon H.M.5, Whiting, U.S.Eup to 9.45am. Albatrces, Montabes, Kiangta, Sier Blanca, Biangobi, Likin, Glenols, Susang, Benthuy.
Domwopolitan -- Appalaton.
Letters it 10 à, m Supplementary Mall on board up to the
time fred for departers of the mail. {} Bears Postage 10 cents,)
ss. Kumeric Bailed from Kobe on Sopt. 5th, for Victoria and Tecoms via porta.
The B. Suveric lalt Seattle for Hongkong
vis ports on the 26th Sept.
The 4, P R. Go'a. Lenn left Yeko- hams at 1 p.m. on Theday, the 24th Supt. for Victoria and Vancouver.
Latest Advices.
The Java Chin Japan Luja str." Quarta
Steph non
Shaughai Land Investment Co.,
Liitea
Kowloon Lard and Building Com•
pany
Wal-hai-wel Land & Building Co.... 3,674 Tie Hughreyt Eatste & Finance Co....150,000
West Point Building Co., Limited... 12,500 3
TRAMWAYS. The Fusk Tramways Uo., Ltd.....
MINING.
das Charbon-16,000 ca. Société Francise
zages da Tonkino, Ld.
La 800,000 £ Raab Aust. Sold Mising"
HOTELS, KTO. Hongkong Hotel Company, Ltd.
EXTENSARIES,
“
6,000 18
50 20 327, bagers
5Th, 25 Tis. 3
10
all $,.bayere
50 $50 $46, sales & sellers
25,000 3
10.1 M
60,000
10%
13
350
all $580, buyers
18/1087, sellers
50 12,000 8
10 10 89), bayer
10
103, SPUB
10
all $186, hager
8,000 Tia,
50 (Tlm.59 TR, 417
8,000
10
10 1B, valen
409,000)8
10
Astor House Hotel Co., Ltd. (S'ha:)80,000 $ 50,000 $ A. 8. Wateon & Co., Limited. ******* 19,000 Miss E. E Thomper Warking Limited........ Liout, Tuzer, U.S.N.
Major Stephenson's
children
LIGHTING.
Mr Tozer's child & B.K, and his Gas Co., Limited... 7.000 E
Shanghal Gas Company, Ltd. Hongkong Mectric Co, Limited.... MIBORLLANEOUS.
Butte Mis Tozer
Mr R. B. Williama
Green Island Cement Co.; Ld.
Mr H. Kleine ·
CARLTON HOTEL.
Mr. J. Boldon Mirand Mrs Briggs Ms. Briggs
Mn Castle and child Mr E. C. Carb Mr E. Dale
Mr W. J. Daniel Mr P. W. Daniel Mt F. O. Davies Mr. Gaskel
left Batavie for this port on the 11th Mr and Mrs J. Ostobar, and may he expected here on
ot about the 25th October.
Andrew
Mia Abater
Mr and Mm McKeo
Mr W. McLosky Dr F. Mesteach Mr J, H. Page Miss Racy
Mr and Mrs Reno Mr H. E. Rigge Me A. Roland Mr C. J. Rowe Mr H. K. Sayinour Mr C, F. Shield Mr F. H. Stevens Mr ¤, O. Wilson
ORIENTAL BÚEAL.
1.Mr R. A. Lowry.
Dr McOstrich Mr W. Pringle, Jur,
Mi H. W. Robjabr. Mr7, H. Robinson
Mr R. Taylor
The Java Chinn Japan Lijo str. Tipanas Mr Wos, B. Boyce left Kuchinotau for this port on the Mr F. T. Chapple
Mr P. Curric 19th October, p., and may be ca pected here on or about the 19th Oct. Mrs Gaertner & child She will sail via usual Jaes ports on Mr J. C. Hamilton
De F. Kort Bist October, as doon. The Java-Ohio-Lijo steamer Tjikini left Makassar on the 10th October via
Mr C. H. Tricker
all 877, hapore 1525 $18)
1010
100 100 Nominal
II.K. Milling, Co, Ld., in Liquidacion 10,000 Bell's Anbeaton Kastern Agency, 8,804 218
Idmited ......**********
United Asbestos Oriental Agency, 400rdy $
Limited
Unton Waterboat Co., Limited
100
50,000
Hongkong Dairy Farm Co. 25,000 Hongkong lea Company. Elmited... 8,000 $ 4,000 18 Robinson Piano Co., Limited .......................
108
12/6 $8; bayern
4$18
10 10 8290
10 10 8:01, saī?a»w`
14323, burera
25 all $230.
5060.69
20Th, 400
805; bileta
10 1010 101, sollers GOT 50 TL 84"
10,000 T7.25 Tie 88
Bhanghal Waterworks 0., Ltd. 16,850 £ Hang Rope Manufactory Co., Ld 80,000 Hongkong Cotton Spinning Co., Ed 26,000 Two Cotton Spinning and Wear-
20,000 T. ing Co, Llarited ****** International Cotton Manufactur. tug Co., Limited cones en prestas Faed-Kung-Mow Cotton Spinning' --and Wearing Co., Ld, o Say Chee Cotton Splating Co. Ld China Provident Loan Mortgage
Co., Limited againstürztenak, Chies Borneo Company. Lt... Campbell, Moore & Co., Limited Wm. Powell, Linalted. South China Morning Post
8.000 TI, 100 (T)%100 TL. 80 1,000 TL, 500 ADETL. 240 00,000 $ 110 10 20 201, bogate,
220 - 13 [810-
all, sollers
60,000 $
1,2008:
12,000
Me A. Uschmann Mrs Whitton & child
8,000
5,000
China Light and Power Company | 50,000 |#
60,000
175 18
Mr. Hatòlian Mr F. Lisbentrilb Mr G. Paul Mc. Mre, Miss andMr K. Polstorff Master Fentiman Min Ridgewày Mr Paul Gunther Mr Ruodell Mr Harvey
ports, and may be expected bere on or Mr. J. Cuiter. about the 20th October. She will sail Me G. Compara for Japan on or about the 23rd Oct.
Mr A. G. Cropper The Java-China-Japon Liju ate. Tilatjap left Makassar on the th October via ports, and may be expected here on or about the 21st October. She will sail for Shanghai About 26th October. Thera G. Apcar froen Yokohama, Kobe end Mojt, left Aloji on the afternoon of 14th October, and may be expected lete on or sheat the 18th October, at daylight.
MG. M. Exy
Mr A. Bohr
Mr Jobe Stewart
Mr and Mr G. B.Mr A. P. Storrië
Holloway
Me JW. Taylor Mis & Master G. R.Mr Geo. Turnst
Mr. Turner Followay
Mr G. Worby
Miss M. 8. Hoy:
Bbeam Laundry Company, Limited. 20,000 Welsmann Limited..........
CIGAR COMPANIES.
Philippine Co., Limited Alhambra Limited
LORNE.
ANUPSAYLAN
10
10 105, sollars
· 95 # *- 25. $24, boyme
1010
181964, Belier.
35 56, Does 1003 200 $160
69,500 $ 103 10 88, sellers
300 la
509:50 Nomina
Paluse
Chinsen Imperial 1896 nTia. 787.200 FG. 2507 % p. unum P.
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