A CUNNING CHEAT
CHINESE CONSTABLE'S CHEEKY
PLAN.
To the Magistruoy this afternoon before Mr.. N. L. Smith, a Chinese
WEATHER REPORT.
October 1d. 13h 30m-No retorns from Vladivostock, Weihaiwsi, Japas Formosa or Tourane. Those from Cape St. James aro doubtful.
Pressure has increased slightly at ali reporting stations
The saticyclone over China bas strongthened.
The position of the typhoon China. Ses is uncertain. It is probably Alling up.
Strong monsoon may be expected along the south-east coat of China and over N. China Sea..
constable and another were charged with unlawfully obtaining the sum of $50 from a mureking trader, while the conchubhe was also charged with neglecting his duty,
Mr. M. K. Lo appeared for the Brat defendant and Mr. C. H. Lysoeding at 10 am. to-day, 0.39 inch for the second.
Inspector Grant said that. com- plainant was a travelling trader who arrived on the morning of the 15th by tion 6.8. Nam Hoi on the Ha Tak wharf. The first defen lant on duty there searched the com- plainant' and found him in possession of fine statuped lottors and $50 The in Chinese subsidiary colts. upostable stil it was uplowin and arrated tim. He was brought to the station. through the Old Bailey entrance. There was a small room in the compound where the wond deferviant, an employee nt Sha station, lired. The constable brought be complainant into this mom. and mail he was going to pay, the fine for an with 16 530.
In the nura-
ing, a bowl of zu was banded in to complainant by a small boy who had ance absconded. The cocatably returning to the room to the com- plainant has the money was just sufficient to pay for the fine." Ee set him free. Complainant's friends enquired during thẻ day at the statina about the case." but of course nothing way hoown of it. These enquiries Lt to the discovery of the fraud. On his return to the station the constable ana arrested. He was ideatifed by complainent.
The case was continuing a we went to press.
SHIPS DUE TO ARRIVE.
The
FROM EUROPE..
RESUS, due bure Oct. and stil fordaran det. 98.
Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours
Fotal since January 1st. 71.62 inches, Kainat an average of 79.80-inabos.
Forecast for the 24 hours, ending at 1000 on October 2nd.
1.--Hongkong to Gap Rock. N.B. winds, strong; overcast, rain.
No. 1.
-Formos Channal. The same as x-South coast of China between Hongkong and Lamosks. The mme as No. 1.
4-South coast of China between The mmo ad Esegbong and Haan.
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ROYAL OBSERVLTOHY, HONGLONG, DAILY WEATHER -REPORT.
OCTOBER 11, 1979-..
Station.
Hour,
Haromstar
Temperature.
Humidity.
'divostock 8 Yamuro Hakodate Tokio Boch! Nagasari Kagoshims. Dabima!
Saka...... (shijima... Ronin Faland Welhaiwei 6 5:
Bankow chang Ziakiangu Changaba Shanghai
**
Jotzlaff.....
21harp Pk... 7:
The IDOMRNEUS, due bere Dut. 28 and sails for Tsing ao. Shanghai and Japan Oct. 29.
The ss. TERCER. dne here October 2s and mails for Shanghai and Japan October 28
The . TAMBA MARU, left Lordon Bopt. 9 and in das here via Suez. Oct. 18. The sa SOYARA, loft London Det. I and is due bere via Colombo, Penang and Singapore Nov. 11.
The as KNIGHT TEMPLAR, due here Nov, 10-and sails for Japan. Sev. 11. The 3.8. OANFA, dne bere Nov. 11 and sails for Japan Nov. 12.
The s.. BADONIA, due bere Nov 15 and sai's for shangbai and Japan Nov. 14. The TALTRYBIUS, due here Nov. 20 and sails for Japan Nov. 91.
The 4. NELIS, dne here Nov. 28 and sails for Shaghai and Japan
Nov. 29.
The ss.. NINGCHOW, due here No. and asils for Shanghai and Japan
Nov. 29...
The 8.3. TYDEUS, due here Nor. 30 and sails for Shanghai and Japan Dec. 1.
FROM JAPAN.
The a.. KETVA leaves Tokobama Getober 20 and is dus hers vis Kobe, Koji and Bhangbai October 31.
The 5. KAGA MARU, leaves Yoko bama October 17 and is dus bere Oct. 31.
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.
The T.E.K. 38. Shimp Haru arrived at
Manila on Saturday the 18th instant and safed Oct. 9 at 3 pm being due to arrive here on Wednesday the 22nd instant.
The T.KK. sa. Seiya Maru sailed from Moji on the 8th and will arrive at this Fort on the 23rd instant.
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Wind.
Direction+
Weather,
Hongkong Observatory, Oct. 21, 1913.
T. F. OLAITON, Director. 1. BAROMETES, reduced to 31 degrees Fabr helt, on the level of the ses in incly, tenths and hundredths
1. TEMPERATURE, in the abade in do- trees Fahrenheit
2 BUITY in percentage of saturs doo, the humidity of air saturated with moisture being 100.
DIRECTION OF Win, to two pełnia FORCE OF WIND, according to Beadford Boala.
6. STATE OF WHam, b bine sky, o detached cloud, d drizling is, I log, gloomy, h hail, I lightning, o overcast Passing showers, a squal, rain, 18now
thander vaibility w dew, wel
7. BAIN in inches tenths ́and ban- redth
The C.P.O.8. Co's RM.8. Empres_of | ==
Japan arrived at Shangbai on Oct. 90, leaves there ct. 21, and is due at Hongkong on Oct 24. The C.P.0.8. Cr's R.M.S. Empress of Busria arrived at Shanghai on Oct. 18,7 left there net. 20. 4 p.m. and is due at Mazila on et 93, ¿ a.m.
The C.P.O.S. Co PMS. Monteagle
arrived at Kobe, and left there! mid-aight, October 19.
Latest Advices. The P. & 0.-R.I.& AL ss. Japan left Moji for this Port on the 18th instant
HONGKONG TIDES.
The de-table uiven below has been omplied at the Natimal Almanac Office in London from the result of the analys of observations taken by means of an sutomatic tide-recording machine in the Water Police Esein at Trim Ahs Trai Jaring the years 1909-9.
The zero of the table corresponds with the rerd of the sounding in the Admiralty Chart, which has been found to be 4 feet
inches belay mean sea-level!
To obtain the depth of water on the de gange at the Victoria Naval Yard
at p.m., and is dua bere on the Sandsdd i feet 4 inches, and on the gange instant at about noon.
it Tamont Dock, Aberdeen, add 10 feet
The F. & U-BI & AL. Da Dunera left Inches to the height given in the table.
Singapore for this Fort on the 19th instant a$8 a.m., and is due hore of the 16th instant at about & a.m. -
The N.T.Es Tosan Maru (Calcutta Line Left Singapore for this port on the 18th c., and is expected here on the 28th et
The Admiral Line's as. Iconium is dus
to Knive at Hongkong on November |
1, from Seattle via usual Japan
ports and Shanghai.
The N.T.K. B.B. Tama Maru (Calcutta,
Line) left Calcatra for this port via
Singapore on the 8th Oct., and is
Fri.
expected here on the 29th Oct.
October 2nd to 28, 1915,
ICE WAX
ם
The NAY.K... Kawachi Maru (Liver = 11 di ...
pool Line) left Liverpool for this
port via Baez Canal on the 17t
Sept., and is expected here on the rang ta
• 30th October.
The CMSS. Co's. s. Nanking mailed
from San Francisco on October a and may be expected, to arrive in Hongkong on October 31. The N.T.K... Mishima, Hari (Ege: opean Line) irft London for this. port via Suez Canal on the 28th Sept and is expected here on the 4th Nov, The N.Y. E. Konika Moru (Bombay Line) left Bombay for this port direct on the 17th Oct, and la expected here on the 7th Nov. The American & Manchurian, Line 4. City of Newcastle is due to arrive have about 10th Notember Why N.I:Kwan. Sado: Man-Europeed Line) Inft London for this poet win Baer Canni. on, the dih Öct, and expected hors on the 19th For,
Low Water Bon
Height
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DINNER $1.00 DANCE $1.00
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POST OFFICE.
The parent poet service to Cuba is uspended.
„It is notified that all restrictions sa to the use of wireless Telegraphy by Marchant Vesels on the Chio Station have been abolished.
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The Berrions to Germany, Austria, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire are suspended.
No unofdal letter addressed to Abadan, Ahwas, or Mobammoral ip the Persian Gulf may exceed eight ounces in weight..
The Insured letter and insured parcel services between Egypt (or in transis through Egypt) and Cyprus are tempor. arily suspended.
Uninsured parcels for the United Kingdom will in future be forwarded from Hongkong in bags and the Public are therefore advised to pack inch parcals
very carefully.
Registered and Parcel Mails are closed 15 muuten esclier than the time given below unless otherwise stated, and where mails are advertised to close before 9 am. registered and parcel mails are closed at 5 pm. on the previous day.
· Is the oss of Mafia closing befrien 8 a... Registration close ab & o'clock on the previous evening..
INWARD MAILS. ` !
WEDNESDAY, October 29.
U.B.A and Manila Por SHINYO
MARU,
Shanghai Fer YINGOHÓW. Japan-Fer JAPAN.
· THURSDAY, October 23, Japan-Fez SEIYO MARU.
FRIDAY, October 24. U.S.A., Canada and Manila - Per EMPRESS OF JAPAN. SATURDAY, October $5. Straits-Per DUNERA. MAANA SUNDAY, October 28.
Straits Per TOSAN MARU.
. OUTWARD MAILS.
WEDNESDAY, October 23. Pakhoi and Haiphong-Per NAM KAM,
8.m Macao-Per SUI AN. 8.30 s.m. Swatow-Per CORNELIA, 9. Saigon-Fer SUISANG, II & Bwstow, Amor and Focabow-Per
HAITAN, 1a.m. Weihaiwel. Chefoe and Tientsin-Per
KUEICHOW, 9p.m.
Tables for DINNER may be booked. Our dancing room may be hired for private Dances, Masonic Banquets, Even- ing parties or any other Social Function.Japan vis Kobe Per FOOKSANG, Apply to the Manager for terms,
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Bar and Billiard rooms. Roof garden. Cinematograph Theatre.
Situated in the highest building in Canton, affording a splendid view of the whole City and suburbs. Opposite the Canton Steamers Wharves and two minutes walk from Shameen.
Special monthly and Family rates may be had on application.
UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF THE
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PACKING AND SEIPPING WILL BE RECEIVED
GUARANTEED FOR ALL GOODS
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DEALERS
Japanese · Fine" Art Curios Ten Set. "
Embroideries. Satsuma and Kazani Wares. Bronse Ornaments, · Etc.
These Cigarettes are made of selected Mild leaf tobacco and quite harmless to those. who are accustomed to inhale.
Macao-Per CHUEN CHOW, 4.30 pm. Saigon-Per BOURBON, & p.m.
THURSDAY, October 23
Swatow, Amoy and Formosa via Takao--
Per SOSHU MARU, 8 s.m.. Macao-Per SUL TAI, 8.30 ..
Swatow and Straits-Par CHINHUA,
10
Shanghai and North China-Per
SUNNING, 12 S
Straits,
11 am.
JATE and Port Moresby via Soeraba
Per TJIBODAS, A DI. Macao-Per CAUEN CHOW, 4:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, October 24.. Hacso-Per SUI AN, 8.30 13. Japan via Nagani-Per RHESUS, Swatow, Amay and Foochow--For QUINNEBAUG, 11 Am
Bangkok, and Calcutta-Per JAPAN. Noon. Philippine Islands Per YUENSANG,
%. p.m. Macao-Per OHUEN CHOW, 4.30 pm.
SATURDAY, October 25. Philippine Islands, Australia and New Zeland vis Thursday Island-- Per KIKO MARU. Re- Letters gistration 8.45 ́ ́ Bun.' 9.30 m
Sandakan--Per HINSANG, 11 a.m. Macao-Per SUITAF, 1.80p.m. Shanghai and North China- Per
YINGCHOW. 3 p.m.. Macao-Fer CHUEN CHOW, 40 p.m.
SUNDAY, October £6. Macao-Per BUT AN, 8.30 A.m. Shanghai and North China DUNERA, 9. Bwatow, Amoy and Formosa ris Keelung -Per AMARUSA MARU, II a..
MONDAY, October 27, Philippine Islands-Per TAMING,
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CHOW, 9 a.m.; Straits, Bangkok. Ceylon, Mauritius, South Africa, India vis Dhanush Lodi, Egypt and EUROPE vis 8UEZ- Per. PELEUS.. Eegistration 945 am Letters. 10.30 .m.
The Parcel Mail will be closed or Monday, Oct. 27, at 5 p.3. Swatow, Amoy and Foochow-Per HAI
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Straits, Bangkok and Calcutta-Fer
KUMSANG, 2 p.
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November 5.
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