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Some time ago arrangements were made for the opening of a school at Nan-chuang-fu, where western subjects were to be included in the curriculum, and a Japanese pr fessor named Nishijima was appointed to take charge of the undertaking. He had been installed for some little time, till the other day, when the officials peremptorily closed up the institution, and Mr. Nishijima is now ou his way back to Shanghai. This action on the part of the authorities is supposed to be owing to the chief founder of the school having affixed his name to one of the numerous telegra phic protests forwarded to l'eking against the proposed dethronement of Kwang Hsu.
The Japanese Society of East Asian Associa- ted Literature, says The Japan Gazelle, has established a school in China for the purpose of encouraging progress in that country and im- proving its relations with Japan. The school has been duly organized in Nanking, and has proved so successful that the Society decid- ed to invite to act as Director Major-General Sato who, as Colonel Sato, distinguished him. self greatly in the war of 1894-5, but, hav. ing lost a leg from a very serious wound, became incapitated for active service. He has accepted the post and it is anticipated that his presence at the school will add materially to its prestige. Such an appointment must be inter- preted as indicative of a military element in the school's course.
A correspondent in Shanghai, writing on the 2nd inst., saya :-"There was a strange scene last night at a performance of the French Dra- matic Corps at the Lyceum Theatre. Mr. R. W. Little was seated amongst the audience, when a telegram just received was hauded to him. Having previously obtained the sanction of the atage manager, he read aloud to the audience the contents, which proved to be the news of the arrival at Ladysmith of the relieving forces un- der Lord Dundonald. The news was received with acclamation by the English portion of the audience, who were, however, in a minority; not so by the continentals, especially by the French, who have lately been making them. selves conspicuous by their open prophecies of the approaching downfall of British arms, and who now somewhat markedly dispayed their chagrin.
The telegram which we published on the 3rd instant about the special edict against Shen Peng is borne out by the following note in the North China Daily News:-"A private tele. gram from Soochow received by members of the Reform Party here on Friday states that word had been received that morning from Ch'angshu to the effect that the Haulin, Shen Peng, was arrested on Thursday afternoon and placed under confinement in the district magi8- trate's yamen. Further that he was told by the magistrate to prepare for speedy death. Ă watch is being kept around the ex-Imperial Tator Weng Tung-ho's honse to prevent his escape, he being too high in rank for the magistrate to arrest him, a special deputy from the Governor being expected to carry this out. It is believed that both Weng and Shen will commit suicide.”
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HONGKONG, 9th March.-There is no market. and the price is going downward. Quotations for Formosa are $88.50 to $89.00; sales lõu picule.
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·Hongkong, 9th March,—A further decline in prices is reported, market being very dull. Estions are:- Shekloong, No. 1, White.....88.05 to $8.10
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2, White... 7.36 to 7.40 Shekloong, No. 1, Brown... 5.55 to 5.60
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2. Brown... 5.30 to 5.35 Bwatow, No. 1, White... 8.15 to 8.20
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1, White... 7.40 to 7.45 Swatow, No. 1, Brown... 5.45 in 5 50
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2, Brown... 5.90 to 5.35 Foochow Sugar Candy..............11.90 to 11.93 ****** 9.90 to 9.93
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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
MISCELLANEOUS EXPORTS.
Per P. & O. steamer Clyde, sailed on the 3rd March. For London:-350 bales waste silk, 34 bales feathers. 5 boxes silks, 5 cases cigars, and 4 cases chocolate. For Manchester:-23 bales waste silk. For Marseilles :-42 bales raw silk, 1 case silk, 9 cases Chinaware, and 7 cases curios. For Lyons:-154 bales raw silk. Manila-I bag cocoons.
RICE.
Tin-Plates
Steel to SUNDRIES-
For
Quicksilver
Window Gla83
Kerosene Oil
HONGKONG, 9th March.-There have been large arrivals at Canton from Wuhu and the prices are further declining. Quotations are:- Saigon, Ordinary
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Round, Good quality Long Siam, Field, mill cleaned, No 2
Garden,
No, I
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White
$2.90 to 2 95 3.25 to 3.30 3.40 to 3.4% 3.20 to 8.25
3.45 to 3.50 3.83 to 3 90
Fine Cargo ............................................................. 4.2% to 4.3
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS. HONGKONG, 9th March.-Among the sales re- ported during the week are the following:
YARN AND PIECE GOODS: - Bombay Yarn:- 1,000 bales No. 10 at 890 to 8103, 50 › bales No. 12 at $89 to $94, 102 biles No. 16 at $102 to $104. 1,010 bales No. 20 at $16 to $117. Japanese Yarn.-- 150 bales No, 20 at $115 to $116. White Shirtings. -600 pieces K 300 at $7.10. Bengal Cotton —211 bales at $27.25 to $28.
METALS.-Iron.-252 piculs square round, and flat bors at 26.60. COT ON YARN-
Bombay-Nos. 10 to 208....... English-Nos. 16 to 24,
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22 to 24.
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28 to 32, 38 to 42,
COTTON PIECE GOODS-
Grey Shirtings - 6 lba.
7 lbs.
8.4 lbs.
9 to 10 lbs.
White S irtings-51 to 58 rd.
58 to 60
61 to 66 Fine Book-folds.
per bale
79. to $112.00 114.00 to 120.00 11600 to 122.00 129.00 to 133 +0 147.3 to 184.00
per piece
2.00 to 2.10 2.20 to 2.25 2.95 Lo 3.8 8.90 to 4.85 2.75 to 2.93 3.25 to 3.9. 4.25 to 5.00 5.20 to 8.00 4.55 Lo 6.45 Victoria Lawns- -12 yards
0 80 to 1,80 T-Cloths-6lbs. (32 in.), Ord'y. 1.83 to 2.00
7lbs. (32,.)
2.10 to 2.30 6lbs. (32), Mexs. 2.00 to 2.2+1 7lbs. (2,, ).
2.55 to 2.00 8 to 84 oz., (36 in.) 2.90 to 3.6 Drills, English-40 yds., 14 to?
4.30 to 7.20 16lbs. FANCY COTIONS-
per piece Turkey Red Shirtings-14 to
1.75 to 7.20 8lbs. i
Broendes -Dyed ...........
Chintzes-Assorted Velvet Black, 22 in Velveteens - 18 in.............................
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Handkerchiefs-Imitation Silk
WOOLLENS
5.70
4.20
per yard 0.08 to 0.17 0.26 to 0.45 0.23) to 0.28 per dozen 0.40
Spanish Stripes-Sundry chops. 1.00
German
to 2.50
per yard
to 1.75 to to 1.75
Habit. Med., and Broad Clotha. 1.55
Long Ells - Scarlet
Assorted
Camlets-Assorted Lastings 80 yıls., 3' inches, !
Assorted
Orleans-Plain
Blankets-8 to 12lbs. METALS-
per piece 6,80 to 10.40 6.90 to 10.50 13.50 to 33,00
10.50 to 23.00
8.50 to 10.00
per pair 4.20 to 16.00
per picul 6,35 to
Iron-Nail Rod
Square, Flat Round Bar(Eng.)6.50 to Swedish Bar
8.25 to 7.00 to
Small Round Rod
Hoop to 11/2 in.
Wire 15/25
Old Wire Rope....
7.60 to 10,50 to
3.00 to Lead, L. B. & Co. and Hole Chop 10.35 to
Australian
114.35 to Yellow M’tal—Montz. 14/20 oz. 41.50 to Vivian's, 14/20 oz. 41.00 to Elliot's, 14/20 oz. 41.00 to New Chop. 14/20 oz. 42.75 to Composition Nails
63.00 to Japan Copper, Slabs
40.00 to 86.00 to
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per bor.
8.60 to per cwt. caBË
7.23 to
per picul
175.00 to
per box. 6.25 to per 10-gal, case
2.91 to
JOINT STOCK SHARES. HONGKONG, 9th March.-The market has been fairly, active during the week and there are several important changes in rates to be noted. The Hongkong Land Company at an Extraordinary General Meeting passed a resolution for capitalising their reserve fund and by a call of $25 per share payable by 1st July making their shares fully paid up; and Humphreys Estateand Finance Co., Ld advertise an increase of capital by an issue of four new to every firoold shares,holderson theRegister on 1st March to receive the preference of the New issue, BANKS.-Hongkong and Shanghai's. during the early part of the week ruled quiet with small sales at $310 and $312; later however in sympathy with a £2 rise in the London rate the market hardened considerably and a de. mand at $316 and 8317 not being met the rate : gradually rose to 321 per cont. after small transactions at 8320 and $321. Market closes steady at 322 per cent. Nationals unchanged and without business.
MARINE INSURANCES-China Traders after sales at $56 and $53 continue on offer at the latter rate without inducing buyers, to come forward. Unions har changed hands in small lota at $230 at $130 and Cantons at $130, Straits are unsaleable at quotation. In the absence of local business the quotations for the Northern Insurauces are taken from the latest Shanghai circulars.
FIRE INSURANCES.-The market has ruled weak with sellers and only small sales of Hong. kongs at $315 and of Chinas at 889 cum div. and later at $82 ex dir.
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SHIPPING. Small lots of Hongkong Canton and Macaos hafo changed hunds at $294 und $29. market closing steady at the latter rate. Indos after fair sales at $-7.§.89. and $90 have advanced to $91 with further sales. On time a few transactious have been put through at $93 for Jun and $94 for July. The market closes steady at $90. Donglases are reported at $48 and 483 closing steady at $49 China Mauilas have been enquired for but no shares boing obtain ble the rate rose to $1.2). This Com pany advertises its ordinary meeting for the 24th inst. Transfer books 'close on the loth instant. China Matuals could still b› placed at quotations but no shares are procurable.
REFINERIES-China Sugars, after a fair business at $132 and $133, quickly rose to $148 with sales. At time of writing however the market is considerably weaker with sales and sellers at $140. Luzons are on offer at $45 without finding buyers.
DOCKS, WHARves, and GodoWNS.-Hong- kong, and Whampoa Docks have continued dull and out of favour with small sales at 490
per cent. prem for cash and settlements. At time of clos. ing however the market is firmer and a small demand at $500 meets with no response. Kow. loon Wharfs continue steady with sales and buyers at $824 ex div. Wanchais unchanged and without business.
MINING.-Punjoms have changed bands in animportant lots at $7.25 cum lust call. Queens and Olivers have been negotiated at quotatious. The latter advises a crushing of 495 tons yielding 230 oz for 24 days in February. Raubs have ruled much quietor with sellers and only small sales at Sti2, market closing quiet at $61. Great Easterns have changed hands at quotations in small lots.
LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.— -Hong kong Lands continue in favour and fair sales have been effected at $123 $124 and $125 Kowloon closing steady with buyers at $125). Lauds without change or business, Hotels have ruled firmer with sales at $127 and 8127) closing steady at $128. West Points have been in strong demand at $14 and $45 to 847 withoug bringing any shares outhe market. Humphrey's have been enquired for at $94 after small sales