SATURDAY, DICUMBER 6, 1913.
BY TELEGRAPH BY TELEGRAPH. THE LATE MR. BROTHER-
(Bauter's Servios to the China Mail:)} (Beuter's Bervios to the China Mail).
THE INDIAN SPECIE BANK'S FAILURE.
THE SILVER MARKET RELIEVED.
CHECKING IRELAND'S WARLIKE PREPARA....
TIONS.
THE KING'S PROCLAMATIONS.
TON HARKER.
THE" FUNERAL.
THE CHINA MAIL.
COMMERCIAL.
THE LOCAL MARKEN. \\\
and toomani Mears Lamke and Hogg Hongkong ship and freight,brokare," in their wonkły!] report under today's date, state --
The funeral of the late Mr. Brotherton Harket, who died very suddenly on Thursday night, took place at the Pro Bestunt Cemetery, Happy Valley,
"During the period Ahat, haq'slépond linse evening, and was attended by a large | issue of our lastreport, only an insignificant, gathering of friends, among whom weeo amount of business has come to pam," This many who had been identified with Mr. has been mainly attributable to the scarcity Barker in Mascaie circles in the Colony, of bounge in suitable position, and to the The remains were interred in the old often experienced difficulty of making both enda meet. Tonnage for trip-charter busi- residents portion of the cemetery, the news is still dificult to obtain, the recant sumunition or component parts Hov. Y. H. "Copley "Moyle-officiating of collapse of the local xica-market and 'tha thereof, such an empty cartridge the service. The principal mouer was consequent momentary dullume in freighte cases, explosives, cr combustibles Mr. T. Austin, wu-in-law, and among from Bangkok having principally affected Chinese timeshartem,ame of whom have suitable for warlike purposes, unless others. (Tesza were Mr. W.-D. Braid: the Custom tisfied that they are for sporting, mining or other
warlike purposes.
LONDON, Dec. 8: Mesars. Samuel Montagu & Cóns-
LONDON, Dec. 6. pany's Silver circular says that 'the The Gazetts publishes a proclaina huge speculations of the Indian tion by the King prohibiting the im. Specie Bank had enused much un-portation, into Ireland of arms and easiness for three years pasi. Nego tiations have been completed where "by the Bank's entire unrealised stock in London, both of actual silver and in the form of contracts for forward delivery, with be required by a power ful London syndicate. This step will relieve apprehensions of a fur ther disturbance of the silver mar-
ket...
Reuter's Bombay correspondent! telegraphs that the silver market is ost excited over the London den!.
I is stated that the Spreie Bank
will lose £200,000, the Bank's
tocks in London umounting to over £2.500.000.
THE SOUTH WALES RAILWAY
STRIKE.
41
LONDON, Dec 5:
It is estimated that 1,000 men, most- ly enginemen, have struck in South Wales.
Mr. Thomas, M.P., the labour leader,
is busy addressing meetings on behalf
of the National Union, urging the men
not to strike. He persuaded the Cardiff; men, who had decided to adhere to the strike to continue work.'
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A second proclamation prohibits the enrriage along the cost of these articles with the same reservations.
MRS. PANKHORST'S LATEST- MANCEUYRE.
LONDON, Dec. 6. Beuter tegaph that Mrs. Pank hart, who is now in prison, is in- dulging in a thirst strike. BICIBANENO
THE WATER SUPPLY.
Level and Storage of water in reservoirs
on the Lat December, 1913 :—.
CITY AND MILL DISTRICT WATER WORKI
LEVEL. X217.
Tram sy. It 4 t.
below averso........
Triam raah 35 ft
5 In below overdos...
Tram Intermodinie 16
Stilln below ovETBON
Pokfuiam, 12 ft., 10-11,
below overdom image
Weer Nel Cans: 45 12.
Biù. below avardowa i
i
1918,
10 in bow overflow
20 f.7la. below avalow
6ft 1in, below over Bow
1812 £te, dołów portion
the lo
#rosas (la mallions and
decimale) natione,
1013.
is
167.30
Bytam Ryowand.........
1.90
201
LATER.
The strike has been settled.
Tytam Intermediate .......
Wong Nal Ca
11433
1641
เร
"Total
SUIT
THE HOME RULE CON- TROVERSY.
Lane,
Crawford
& Co.
NEW SEASON'S
FRUIT
FOR
word, Commander Basil Taylor, R...oite number of vessels on band at high PUDDINGS &
Meiers.
fe. T. F. Hough. Rev. C. H. Hickling W. IT. Woutley (scrofuly "of United Services Lalgo), W. F. Tuteler W. Davies, E. Jones, T. I. Perkins,
furos and are losing heavily at present. Having over-engaged thathaltas and being reluctant ta face for bad months, some charterers have been endeavouring to re-let konge Fox senterrades low of
MINCEMEAT.
Moris, J. Green. F. Howell, J. Loesive, $100/88300 per monday but the hint Valencia Raisins,
kabaring been taken up at top ratek pen
·with snakehokup offidet it: se lespoisīkie; to find takers: It'esh, holy be fizpod for benefit of all concerned that we may soon see a little, more activity in chartering again, aven if it should be of but a short duration.
R. C. Barlow, F. White, J. F. Lee, Ji Bryan, J. B. 13. Sayır, W. Q. Jack, Yenstone, J. Do Reus, J. W. White, F. Emyth. A. Hamilton, A. O'D. Gourdin, W. . Purcell, H. Sykes, G. Firedy, T. Che, H. B. Withes, T. K. Doaly, W. L. Leask, C. S. Gulbay, G. P. Lam- mert, O. Hughes, A. E. Grin.. G. 4. Woodcock, A. E. Paine, F. Crawford,
The North reports that although, thaza are not very many order for trip-charter on hand, it is difficult to dad regaels in just the right position to fill the few asces--
A. E. Crapnell, C. Richardson, D. Mac-Jary requirements. Įdenald, J. Walton, J. Glendenssing, M.
昨
HONGKONG NEW YORK
NEGULAN SAILINGS via FORTE and: SUL
(With liberty to outh at the Malabar Coast FOR - BOSTON" AND - WEW YORK-
£8, MUNGASTER CASTLE sapras 8.8. SAINT PATRICK 160
For Freight & fatihør particulara,·
was on' or aboat"6th Desembe apon or about Hith Devon
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NATAL LINE OF STEAMERS
TAKING Cargo on brough Bills of Esiliig
wilk wanna mť ») CALÇUT INDO-CHINA
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Benny from Hongkong. On us about [ Connanting at Calortu with
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De ↓Dec.14..
Died
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A Nami Line alesmer
Dea: 39
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·For Freight and farther particulars apply to
THE NANYO YUSEN KUMI
(SOUTH SEA MAITS: 8:00)
Zante Currants,egular barrios of Steamers between Japan, Hongkong
Turkey Sultanas, Candied Peel Valencia Almonds
Saigon, Hongkong-When hat reporting Demerara Sugar,
W. Bisbe, H. E. Sorivas, J. Young, fixtures had been done at 25/24 cents por
J. H. Gardiner, E. M. Huzeland, E. D.picul with further enquiry after tonnage at 23 cents, which was not obtainable at the
Haskell and F. Seth,
ALSO
time. The local rico-market further des Figs, Dates,
The off, upon which was placed: 4clining, demand for steamers of medium Lesutiful for tribute from the bereayed sizes only was met at from 20 sents down family, bees the inscription: B. Brother. tan Harko A.M.1.C.E., died December 1. 1013, aged 61 yenes. A large number cbenutiful wreaths was sent, That from the widow bore the sentiment," To my dearly beloved imsband; we are one in God; there is no separation," and
to 17 cania per pioul. There is not much left now of the old crop produce and as to the estimate of the new crop, we shall pro- bably be able to say something denite in noxt issue. Rice export from Saigon during this season amounts to total 1,036, §
+994 ton as compared with 317,288 tons during the same period last year. Quotation lands for February/March shipment $4.10 per picul against $4.77 for corresponding period
42 other was luscribed, **Our dearly belat year.
52.66 loved father, whem to know was to Saigon Philippines: - No fresh chartering
201
Consumption of water in the City and Hill District during the month of November, 1913.
Coupon,
In mition of rallume
1912.
157 137.81 Estimated populatine ... Key 255,815 Consumption per head | Da 17.1
1913.
Kilma
this
Muscatels, Carlsbad Plums, Fondants,
Chocolates. Marrons Glace,
Batavia, Samarang and Seurabaya.
88. BANRI MARU, -For Moll & Kobe B.S. KIOJUN MARU, For S'pore, Batavia, Semarang Sours 8.S. HOKUTO MARU, For 'Moji & Kobe For Freight or Frange apply to 5,
DODWELL & 00, LD,
Bailing
EXPANDED METAL
OR VERSTER WORK AND BRÍNPJAZED
USE IN
NUMEROUS
IMPORTANT
WORKS ·
GREAT BRITAIN:
Fruits.
love." Wrentha were also sent by the has come to pass during the interval. following:--Zetland Lodge
Saigon/Jars and Outwards-Java to 320 E.C.. Victoris Lodge, United Services Lodge room for cutaders. A. Japanese rosse! 1041 R.C., District Royal Arch Chapter racing prompt in Java and unable to of Hongkong mud South China, District, obtain a sugar freight untward has accepted Grand Lody of Hongkong at Southpartcargo of coal from Pule Laut to this, China, Fotben Mark Lodge, Victoria Tonnage for parcels of 2000 tons from Saigon to Java ports for December loading aus Chapter, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Braidwood, has been inquired for bus owners mob On account of the shortage of water, Mr. and Mrs. Emberley, Mr. and Mrs. C. willing to look at such freights without a feantains were in course of stuction during Lauritsen, Mr. and Mrs. A: Load, Mrretara cargo being guaranteed beforehand, November 1919 throughout the Rider and Mr. L. C. Parker Rees, Mr. W. no farther business reems to have resulted. Main Districts, the services t the housse Weaser, Mr A. R. F. Raven. Mr. and
Bangkok: The local rica-market having being cut off as the provision of fountains Ms W. A. Lammert, Mrs. G. R. Lomfortnight, some further vessels had to leave
improved during the enclier part
art of the progressed. The supply was therefore partly by Rider Maina and partly by street mers, Mr. and Mrs. Gen. Lammert, Bangkok for this in ballast, but with a Fountains.
Staff of the Office, Mr. and Mrs. F. Hslightly better demand just st presento
except regular liners, there is no Crystalized
per day... SETTLE
Sir Edward Carson and the Army.
LONDON, Dec. 5. Sir Edward Carson, speaking at Maa, shester, said that it was à foul lie to say that the Ulster mes had been trying to tamper with the Army. It would be a bad day for the country if the Army under any circumstances refusad te abey lawful orders. Of course, they must obey them, but for that reason statesmen must look ahead, and see where their acts were leading them.
Kowloon Gauribidons ĮRAN *RIR.21" (Cheers.) No one would blame the Army for shooting the Ulster men, but
Consumption of water in Kowloon the country' would hold the Gorern-during the month of November, 1913.
out responsible. (Choers.)
The Door open for Settlement by Consent.
Sir Edward Gray, speaking at Brad. ford, said the Nationalists would cer tainly be disappointed if the realisation of their kopss was marred by a confict.
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AND
Cosaques,
'Ordans. Are Solicitad early so as to
ensure executies.... -
Detalls Of The Trouble.
BIOTOUR SCENES, IN A GARBISON TOWN
Zabera, in Almaces; pleasant-little
and Intermittent supply
Constant supply in all districts up hills, Mr. and Mrs. J. Lossius, Mrs which had dropped to 235 cents pS THE ZÁBERN AFTAIR,
by Ridarein and family, Mr. and Mrs. Arou
{pical-bare-3gain advanced to 80 enterin maine Distinkk. Pe4th November 1913.
inside the bar loading, at which C. Diss, Me and Mrs. A. H. Skelton KOWLOON WATER WORKS LEVELS,
part a are now being shipped. Tha Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Dealy, Mr. H. Erate Bangkot to Singapore #fanda at pre 1211.
1913, Kawlown Gravitas ) 9 1, 5 im
Dft. 1 in Scriven, Mr. and Mrs. R. & Harding, rent at Fry Straite and, but, the markes tion: Ecperval... i below overdos, aboveovezdom
Mr. saxi Mrs. J. O. Sheppard, Mr. and of the Chinese banke having caused con- there is also very dull, the stoppage of cas STORAGE GALLOZI, in millions and decimala.
M. F. C. Mason Hurles, Mr. A. Gil-siderable inconvenience to Rine dealers 1914.
Ilers, Mr. G. W. and Miss White, To carry salt from Sam Yah Bay to Captom Miss Russell, Miss M. G. Clark, Mr. nad vessel was secured at the rate of, 33.75. guru own of about 9,000 inhabitants, Mrs. Frank M. Crawford, Mr. A. Col- and from Honoobs Bay to Hongkong and at the foot of the Vorges, has suddenly be
83.00 per bourne Little, Mr. Enes Set, Mr. J. H. Mag/Canton-As anticipated no come famous, thanks to a certain infantry
Newcowang Gardiner, Mr. H. W. Seth, Mr. W. freak chartering has transpired, and the lieutenant Von Forstner and Davies. Mr. J. W. Graham, Mr. Lau port must have been closed by now. Chu Pok. Comm. 2. Volpiedli, Mr. and. Coal Freights from Japan are much commisioned officer, Rentar has
telegraphed, Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Young.frmer and tonnage very scarce.
Fixtures Reported Haiphongwatow Lieutenant Von Forstner appears to
Bougay/Swatow 82:30, Hongy
"
En milane of glos
Yor,
(lossomptios... Estimatel population... Canamaption per hand į par dngantena d
anon 91,850
10 6
gations
13.850
11.6
Fallon
The Government analyst's reports show that the water is of excellent quality.
W, CHATHAM. Water Auch raty. Public Works Department.
The use of force to carry Home Rule THE MESSIGERTRA MARITIMES
NEW STHAMER
·
Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Silsa and family €3.00 $9,25, Hongay/Saigon $3,10 have warned his men against mixing in
Mrs. Lai, Mr. and Mrs. B. Eustace, Mr. Sykes, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Griffin, Mrs. V. Chan, Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Apear, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Paine, Miss Hanco, Misa mallace, Mr. and fru, A. M. Craw
Hongy/Canton 80,3 and Kebao tavern browls and street disputes, but if Chinking, Private terum.
they had to strike they should strike Bail Tonrage loading or to load. Fat hard. "And if you happen to hit ads of Baltica and New York. Brit. Barque these rowdies if'o next week you needn't Brilliant 3899 tons not reg January fear imprisonment. All you'll get will be
ford, Mr. and Mrs. W. Tetcher, MissTonnage Disengaged :-Nona, marks from me.” “And another three:
into effect would be regugnant to the
Bird. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Coppin, Mr. and Mes. A. Bryan, Herr and Fras Departure" of "Skiers :---Brit."" "Berque Goveniment, but the abandonment of
| Ernest Friedricks, Commander and Mrs. **Drumeltom" 1820 tons net Rega; fals on Home Hule would be worse, for it
Boeil Taylor, Mrs. J. E. Ellis and Misa the 4th fabants an would mean the revival of coercion Messaggio Maritimes Co., which was
The Andre Lebon,gilt for the Ellie, Mrs. Romson, L. and A. Morris,
een van d But to the last moment--and there was successfully launched at the Company's family, Tung Wah and Co., Cheong Mr. A. Abiocirahan, Mr. Galozzi and
plenty of time-the Government would own yards at La Ciotat on the 27th keep the door open to a settlement by October, is of the same type at the Cheung and Co., W. L. Wei, Hoo Lee,
steamer Paul Lent (buils in 101) and Keng, Li Po Lung, and others.
Fat and Co., M. Li Ping. Tang will be put on the China Line between Marseilles and Yokohama, calling – at Hongkong.
consent.
+
SYMPATHETIC STRIKE IN
AUSTRALIA,
Enormous Accumulation of Cargo,
LONDON, Dec. 5.
.
Her main features are: Steel hull, twin screw, length 161 metres; breadth 10 metros displacement 18,000 bo She has quadruple expansion engines of 11,000 Lore-power with twelve boilers of three farnaces each, and artificial draught (Howden system),
SPORTING.
;
Association Football.
NEW
Taking Excursion To-momor.
from me,” observed the non-commisuden ed officers 2 peetan phun 6
Almatiam fueling-in easily aroused," and the report soon spread that Lieutenant Von Forstner had called the Almatiani miez
Bovie (make) wod had loded hiệu ng | to stink them lics pigs, ~On Saturday a crowd surrounded You Forstoer's lodgings and threatened to lynch him. He escapej into a restaurant and telephoned for sa The Taishan, the new steamboas resistance. Ultimately he had to be escorted cently built by the Hongkong and What to his lodgings by an infantry patrol with poa Bock Company for the Hongkong loaded rifles.
Canton and Macao Steamboat Co's | · · On Sunday the crowd again snmounded Macao" service was inspected yesterday the afflor's lodgings. The colonel of the regiment and the Mayor failed to quiet the crowd, and finally it became necurry to
The next monthly meeting of the Council by a large number of people, who took A Melbourne-telegram states that
of the assosiation will be held at Head-advantage of the company's opus invita Her luxurious installations provide quarters, B. E. Theatre, on Thursday, attion to look over the vessel boloru summon the fire brigade,, who, bönérer, wing to the sympathetic strike in eight extra cabins de luxe, 210 6.30p.m. Each club, &c. fentitled to is placed upon the progade run to more Australia with the New Zealandstrikers, class, 180 second-class and 146 third-sead two de'egates. The agenda is a tow The Phab in many ways for dass bertha. Spacious drawing room, follows:-Correspondence. Beply of H. E
their hose on the crowd, and merely gave soceding to one rsporty, refused to direct
them a watting by puinting the boss are-
#teamers to New Coplandy Thousands, etc., are situated on the inks, denkyns Report of Conference-ro, intarport mistoh: Jaskebolika spoed heen knote sociedad in entting the hose. It was not there is much difficulty in despatching waiting room, bars, children's play room,the Governor ro paizange, Handbook, uporior ba ho perdescasceny: and being head."- After“ a short time the crowd af tone of goods are accumulating on une stormas Faul Lecet, and Report of Referees Board; re (3). Players should ihdostne very sportlast
connected or a large gallery with glisted by referee. (1) Complaint against a vice, especially with Misha apertures. Special conveniences such as
the wharves at the Australian ports.
THE TABIS-CAIRO, FLIGHT.
LONDON, Dec. 5.
Iata. Capt. Biws ham bac fimusd of thetrendák,
Hongkong Cricket League.
an electric B and a great number at improved appliances have been provided on board to quicken the service and in cross the comfort of passengers. The
LAY DIVISIOS-ZRÁQUE TABLA grettest dare has been given to the
P, W., D. LPDE arrangement of cabins and sanitary in B.H. Cricket Cla
Civil Barvice stallations. Numerous ventilators of a
M. Vedrines, the well-known French aristor, who is attempting a long distance fight to Caira and beyondial design have been dispewed in such Kowloon
Way so me to keep all roome, well yer-Craigengewer #ew to Bods from Belgrade in four bed and quite cool. In a word, sil Staff & Departme hours.
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