March 12, 1904.]
DEATH OF A PROMINENT CHINESE AT SHANGHAI,
The N.-C. Daily News of the 5th inst. writes - We greatly regret to have to chronicle the death. through consumption, yesterday morning of our e. teemed fello citizen, Mr. Tong Kid-son, at his late residence in Markham Road at the com- paratively early age of forty-four. The deceased gentleman was one of the r-turned Government students from the United States, a coterie of enlightened men whose abilities and loyalty are being grea 'ly sopreciated and respected by the Chinese Government, and who, 88 a consequence, are making their influence felt wherever their lot has placed them. A man of sterling hon sty and genial qualities, the late Mr. Tong Kid-s n was much beloved by all who had ever come into contact with him, whether in business or socially, and especially was he popular with our Cantonese fellow residents in these settlements, who actually form a good third of the native population here. Mr. Tong Kid-son at the time of his death held the position of Chief Compra- dore to Messrs, Jardine, Matheson and Co. here, and in his character of President of the Cau- tonese Guild on Ningpo Road was a member of the Committee of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce created in 1902 by an Imperial Rescript of the Throne. He was also connected with many charitable concerns and look groat interest, naturally, in educational matters, having established the School of Western Learning attachel to the Cantonese Guild on Ningpo Road. He was one of the Chinese Committee with relation to the Chinese Public School which the Municipal Council intends to establish soon The deceased gentleman will be greatly missed by a large circle of frien s and & godly portion of our native fellow residents while his death will be a decided loss to the cause of education here and to the Settlements generally. The vacancy made by his death in the Presidency of the Cantonese Guild will probably be filled by Mr. Chu Yu-chee of the China Merchants' S. N. Co.
GERMAN OPINION REGARDING.¦
RUSSIA'S PLAINT.
The following Brlin telegram, dated Feb 25th, has been received at the Foreign Offler, Tokyo:-
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT. Government from the moment when they broke off diplomatic relations with Russia. The question, however, still remains unsolved: what off diplomatic relations before the receipt of were the reasons which induced Japan to break Russia's reply in Tokyo, which was only a matter of 24 hours' difference in waiting, and would not bave caused any important change in the situation. At all events, it is useless now to pronounce any opinion as to which of the two parties was in the right or in the wrong ; and according to the rules of war, the cannon of one will now decide,'
HONGKONG.
The only cases of communicable disease re- ported in the Colony last week were 3 of enteric fever ( European. one of which was imported, and 1 Chinese) and 2 of small-pox (Chinese). The small-pox cases were both fatal. The visitors to the City Hall Library and Museum for the week ending 6th March, were 231 non-Chinese and 97 Chinese to the former and 65 non-Chinese and 3,319 Chinese to the latter institution.
The Police Force is again to be congratu- lated upon the absence of serious crime in this Colony for the past two weeks, the magistrates haring before them only very minor ffences for trial in the mornings, with practically none during the afternoons.
H. M. river gun-boat Sandpiper arrived from the West River on the 8th inst. The German cruiser Fürst Bismarck, Capt. Prowe, arrived from Tsintau the same moring, baving left that port on the 2nd inst. H.M S. Talbot arrived from Chemulpo and H.M.S. Ocean from Mirs Bay, also on the 8th inst.
On the 7th iust, in the Hongkong Hotel a Yorkshire dinner was held, Mr. W. Danby being in the chair. Sixteen Yorkshiremen were present, out of the 21 odd known to be residing in this neighbourhood, Speches and songs combined to make the evening pass very pleasantly
Sergeant Thornhill, R.E.. was on the 9th inst.. at S. John's Cathedral, married to Miss Austin, of Hongkong. Some 20 non-commis- sioned officers, in full-dress, whita
gloves. swords, etc., ware present, besides a number of ladies, and a few civiliaus. Mr. Horley lead the bride to the altar: Miss Rhoda Varcoe vas bridesmaid; Staff-Sergt. G. H. Taylor, R.-F., b st mun. After the marriage ceremony, whicu was performed by the Rev. F. T. Johnson, the In commenting on the late circular of the united couple pas ed down the aisle under crossed Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs, the swords, making an exit from the Cathedral door Lokal Anzeiger remarks that Japan had, in a amid showers of rice; while the bells burst formal sense, undoubtedly no right to land forth in a merry peal from the tower. The troops or to exercise her sovereignty within party then proceeded to the r. ception, held in the territority of a country which was recog.
the roots above the Soldiers' Club in Queen's nised as an independent State, and which Road. Included in the presents were a silver declared its neutrality vis-à-vis the Russo-tea-service, presented by the So diers' Club: a Japanese war; but practically the question is silver table-centre, presented by the junior non- wholly different, because Corea, with her weak commissioned officers of the Royal Engineers; and insufficient military force, was not able to silver napkin-rings, sous, screens, table sets, maintain neutrality. Therefore the Russians cuet-stand, punch bowls, and many other could freely enter Corea if the Japanese had useful articles. - not come there before them. It is, therefore, natural from the geographical position of the seat of war that Corean territory should be utilised as a basis of Japanese military opera- tions. The recognition by the Powers of the independence of Corea under these treaties does not necessarily imply that they have guaranteed her inviolability in case of war, as, for instance, with regard to the case of Belgium. On point is, however, worthy of notice in the Russian circular, that neither Corea's neutrality nor the validity of orditances emanating from the Corean Government is any longer a knowledged by the Russian Government."
The following comment appeared in the Berlin Bourse Courier:-
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“While the two belligerents are preparing for a serious con bat on the battle-field, the interval is employed by them in waging a collateral diplomalic war. Japan inspired articles giving her Casu concerning the terminat on negotiations and the rupture of diplomati relations, while Russia brings severe accusations against Japan of violating international law. In regard to the bussian circular, from, an important point of view, it can only be said that no complaint can be made against the Japanese
At the Roman Catholic Cathedral, Hongong
at 4.30 p.m. on Sunday the 6th inst. the new set of fire bells recently acquired for the | Cathedral were placed in the uw campanile, Dow nearing completion, and bessed by Bishop Piazzoli assisted by the clergy. The
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ceremony was both interesting and impesing, and Was well attended. The peal consists of five bells manufactured by George Pruneri of Milau. The largest bell is deci at d to the Blessed Virgin Mary and weighs 1,000 kilos or 2,200 lbs. Its surface is richly embellished with small panels containing figures of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Apostles wrought in silver, and the Latin inscrip- ti D.
We trust in thes surmounts the whole. The other bells are dedicated to Sain s Joseph, Francis, Alexander. and Anthony, and we ch 660, 48', 370, and 260 kilos or 145. 156, 814, and 572 lbs. respectively. similarly decorated with panels and figures of saints and other symbolic enrichments, and have the follow og inscriptions written apón them in Latin :-"Comfort us in our last hour"; "The Voice of God is all powerful ad grand" "If God is with us, who can stand against us";
Day and night I sing the praise of God.”
These are
COMMERCIAL.
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SUGAR. Hongkong 11th March.-There is no change in Shekloong, No. 1, White......$8.45 to $8.50 pelo. the prices as when last reported.
Do.
Do.
**
2, White...... 7.55 to 7.60 1, Brown...... 5.90 to 5.95 2, Brown...... 5.75 to No. 1, White..... 8.35 to 2. White 7.40 to 1, Brown...... 6.80 to 2, Brown...... 5.85 to 5.70
Do.
"
Swatow,
Do.
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Do.
Do.
"
A
n
5.80
#
8.40
"
7.45
5.85
"
•
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11,05 to 11.10
RICE.
Foochow Sugar Candy .........12.80 to 12,85
Shekloong
..
HONGKONG 11th March.-The prices are the same as when last reported, Saigon, Ordinary
Siam,
Round, good quality Long
The movements in our various Opium markets have been as follows:--
.83.15 to $3.20
............. 3.70 to 3.75
3.90 to 3.95
+
#1
Field mill cleaned, No. 2 Garden,
3.65 to 8.70
No. 1
"
3.80 to 3.85
**
White,
4.40 to 4.45
IF
Fine Cargo
4.60 to 4.65
OPIUM.
HONGKONG, 10th March,
Malwa, Patna, Benares. Persian.
780
1,904
201
25
191
65
175
125
400
100
147
55
2,563 2,640 1,094
2,095
321
270 238
123
534 160
151
Stocks as per circular of
25th ultimo, 1904...
2,201 1,653 Feb. 27th Imports per Coromande/382
29th
Glenogen Laizang Armand Behie- A. Apour
+1
Mar. 1st
+
ith th
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Less Exports to Shanghai Less Exports_to East and West Coast Ports including Local Consumption for the fortnight..
Estimated Stocks this day
2,119 1,836 087 1,944
Bengal. The market is steady at $1,262) for Patna and $1,247} for Benares.
Malwa A very small business only has been transacted. Quotations are as follows:-
New
2-3 years old
4-5
11
Oldest
$900/920
$940/960
$1,040/1060
$1,080/1,100
Persian. A small business is passing. Prices are somewhat easier.
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10th March.-
Quotations are:- Allowance net. to 1 catty Malwa New Malwa Old Malwa Older. Malwa V. Old Persian fine quality. Persian extra fine Patna New Patna Old. Benares New Benares Old
.$900
to $920 per picul.
.$940
to $960
do.
$1,040
to $1,060 do.
$1,080
to $11,00 do.
$890 .$900 to $1,2624 to to
to
do.
do.
per chest.
do.
$1,247! to to
do.
do.
COTTON.
HONGKONG 11th March-Desultory sales at last quotations. Stock about 1,500 bales.
Bombay...
26.00 to 28.00 picul 27.00 to 30.00
Bengal (New), Rangoon
and Dacca... Shanghai and Japanese, Tungchow and Ningpo, Sale:-20 bales.
YARN.
30.00 to 31.00 30.00 to 31.00
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Mr. Eduljee in his report, dated Hongkong March 11th, slates:-A little better enquiry existed towards the close of last fortnight, and buyers have, in several instances, advanced 50 cents to a dollar on their offers, which had previously been refused. For the moment, however, dealers have satisfied their requirements and are not buying; but the market may be said to close firmer all round with an improved prospect. Reports from the country are very satisfactory, the yearly settlements of accounts having passed off without difficulty and proportionate confidence is apparent. Supplies during the interval have kept pace with the off- takes, and our stock shows little or no change from
last estimate.
Local Manufacture:-Continues quiet.
Japanese Yarn-Sales to arrive in six to eight weeks of about 500 bales Settsu No. 208 (Red Peacock), at $136 are reported. Close strong. Raw Cotton:-Bates are prohibitive, but it is to be hoped that the recent slump in the American