+
'CHANGE DOINGS.
The Morrow of May Settlement, Hongkong, 1901. The Shanghai share-market having been our prop for some time, it is natural that any reaction there would affect us here. When, therefore, orders wore raceiral to sell one or two stocks, which that market had bought up largely, we felt the pinch somewhat. It is not 'improbable that the temporary panic in Wall Street caused northern operators to fees about
at the latter figure for a time, they are now aguin in request, there being strong bayers at $19.
Miajag,-Under this head, the Kanb col. lapse has set everybody thinking. This drop, coming sa suddenly as it was unexpected, has takom the breath from the market. It seems a pity that, out of so many mines started in Hongkong, which have proved failures, the only one, on which high hopes had been built, should also prove disappointing. However, there are still expectations that matters will right them.
that not many shares are held by Hongkong
ESA. people. Other mines are hardly changed.
POLICE COURT.
Tuesday, 11th June.
BEFORE MR. HAZKLAND.
THE "PAK KONG OYIUM CASE. His Worship delivered the following decision in the case in which Captain Mason, master of the steamer Pak Kung, was charged, on the complaint of Mr. Spooner, head excise officer; with unlawfully receiving on board the said ship, for importation and landing. 150 tals of 3 of Ordinance 21 of 1891 - prepared opium, in contravention of Section
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1oгн. 1901
some time before the fire, but did not recollect the date.
Mr. Hastings objected to this svidense m the ground that it was irrelevant,
Mr. Robinson said the evidencÓ WAS NGGOSSITY: it affected the credibility of that of the first His Worship-I do not see that it bears ou witness, the owner of the shop. the cause of the fire.
After further argument the objection was sustained.
By bis. Worship-Witness's brother left for the shop on the morning of the fire at the usual time.
Marina Liblain, commercial traveller, was Far East for twenty odd firms, including some of the largest dealers in perfumery and essences In France. Three times beterom the 17th, 18th and 19th alt. he called on Mr. da Boza to do business with him, and examined his stock. He saw some essencse for making Mr. da Roza's at between four and five thousand frames. In the shop there was perfumery of expensive brands, the total value of which would be about 35,000 francs. Mr. de Roza gave two orders for parfumery to the amount of about 11,600
"MICAWBERISM İN MAN.
CHURIA."
Under the above titla Dr. E. J. Dillon has an Contemporary Review. Wa quote below a few interesting article in the Moy number of the passages. With some of the writer a conclusione we may quarrel, but he is always well worth reading. Speaking of the virtual annexetion by Russia of Manchuria, Dr. Dillon says:-
So far as the political aspect of the matter is consorted one can only be astonished that say Government should feel astonishment at the tam which affairs have taken. Given the Man- inovi. table Not to have foremen it was to degree of ignorance of political history which is unpardonable in a politician and inconceivable in a statesman. To have descried the danger, if it be one, and instead of warding it off to have welcomed it, as our Foreign Office appears to assurances that it would not interfere with the proposed one-side opening up of Manchuria. was an attitude which it is needless to qualify. And as to the ethics of Russia's more, it is futile to discuss the point before it has been shown that pure morality actuated the French to seize Madagascar, the Italians to declare war on Herzegorins, the British to remain in Egypt. Abyssinis, the Austrians to occupy Bosnia and and the Yankees to seize Cuba and the Philip
asonable to-day than was the Austro- Prussian friendship immediately after the Austro-Prussian War or the Anglo-German understanding before the close of the war in South Africa.
The partition of Chias" [says the writer in comelasion], "whether it take the form of no annexation or of "spheres of influence," seems, so far as cue can now judge, a measure fraught with disaster to all concerned. To quailly it from the ethical point of view in, of course, superfluous. The ideal state of things would be a regenerate and reorganised Chinese Empire alive to it owa interests and well able to defend them. But the only people capable of breathing new political life into the subjects of the detestable nickname used by a writer of repute], who anderstand the people, and have experience of the process. The other Powers, it is not however, would never consent to entrust them with such a mission. That being
advantages this country esa hopa
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NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE P. & O. 8. N. Co.'s Steamship
THE
"CHUSAN,"
FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND
STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and flodown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each consigament will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the
This vessel brings on Cargo:---
From London, &o, ex u.. India and Arcadia.
From Persian Gulf, ex ss, B. I. S. N. and steamers. B. and P. S. N. Co.
Optional Goods will be landed hers unless
spacial lotion; these essences witussa valued have donë, by giving the Ruzaian Government clear what suttitude of chronic and futilo instructions are given to the contrary before
france.
By Mr. Robinson-Witness made more than u cursory inspection of Mr. da Hora's stock, and opened the drawers and show cases.
Mr. Hastings questioned the intelligibility of a question by Mr. Robinson relative to the con- tents of certain drawers being taken as repre- Mentative samples of the rest of the goods in the shop.
pines."
The writer then goes on:-
to reap from an opposition to Russia. If there were reasonable grounds for believing that she could thereby Ris drive Russia out of Manchuria for good, or get Chins thoroughly organised by Japan, policy would at least deserve respectful con- sideration. But no one entertains any such hopos. What then is the motive? Territory in Chins we can neither annex nor defend. an object in the attain ment of which all the other industrial Powers The "open door" are at pressat just as keenly interested as The only officacious means of ourealvas. offering successful opposition to Russia would be the formation af a powerfal coalition, able and willing to check her advance by crippling her resources permanently. If the be, as it seems, a chimers, the only alternative would appear to be a cordial understanding. But in any and every case a Stats like ours should regulate its relations with the greatest world- power after itself on clearly-defined lines. leading to desirable and attainable ends, instead of acting on the principle: sufficient for the day is the oril thereof.""
2 P.M., TO-DAY.
Goods not cleared by the 12th instant. at 4 P.M., will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in any cuse whatever.
All damaged packages must be left in the Godowns, and a certificate of the damage ob tained from the Godown Company within ten days after the vessel's arrival here, after which
y claims will be recognised.
H. A. RITCHIE,
Saperintendent. Hongkong, 6th June, 1901."
nud slacken the fast and furions pace at which solves. It may be some consolation to know next examined. He said be travelled in the churian railways, it was certain, 1o play a Bogdykhan are the Japk." [we regret to see thin | Goods are landed. things up there had been going. This lull must be taken as a blessing in disguise, as, by check ing the upward movement from being overdone, it allows price to adjust themselves on a sound basis. Owing, therefore, to this and other natural markot causes, a rather weak tone prevailed here, particularly abonl the middle of the month, when rates touched their lowest point. The markot, however, showed steady throughout, although it was inevitable that some realisations were bound to go on the wrong sile, having been previously contracted at fancy rates, but no shares went a-begging, while towards the end of the month a general recovery took place, Two new flotatious-both Manila ventures were successfully launched on the market and fully subscribe. The total capital is two
The defendant was summoned before mo million dollars, and judging by the eagerness displayed in the application for lures, both under Section 33 of the Opium Ordinance, 1891, for that he, as master of the steamship Pak companies command confidence. They are
Kong
did, on the 30th May, 1901, we the said a promium. A pleasing ship for the importation and landing of 150 already quoted at feature in this connection is that the diversion taels of prepared opinn.
Section 3 of the Opium Ordinance, 1891 is of so much capital out of the Colony was not followed by stringency in the money-market, a as follows :--
If any ship shall be used for the importation. proef that we have plenty of funds seeking landing, ramovul, carriage or conveyance of any investment, so I mentioned some time ago.
Banke, after toneling 392 per seat, cash, follium in contravention of this Ordinance, the master, owners or agents thereof shall be liable back twenty points, having been dono as low as to a penalty not exceeding one thousand 372, from which they again advanced, closing, at time of writing, at 383 per cent., this being the sante rate at which they closed last mouth. A fairly large time business has also been done, mostly for August, prices paid starting from 390 per cout. and up to 397 per cent, and for September from 397 per cent, to 401 per cent. A rumour has been gaining ground that the next dividend is going to be £2. Whether this
the
dollars.
As amount of any such opium found on board any such ship and exceeding,
(a.) In the case of any steamship of 60 tons barden and upwards, Tls. 50 in weight, (b.) In the case of any steamship under 60
tous burden, Ths. 25 in weight, (c) In the case of all other ships, Tls. 10 in
weight, shall be deemed evidence of the unlawful use of any such ship unless it be proved to the of the Magistrato that every satisfaction
The witness was latterly withdrawn and will be re-examined later.
No British Government has over been better situated for this work than the present, Enjoy. ing the implielt confidence of the country, Mr. Robinson said he could not cross-disposing of an overwhelming majority in sxumine properly if witnesses were called out of Parliament, freed from the enervating attacks order,
of a powerful opposition, and endowed from the very beginning with a long lease of power, it has in maltors of foreign policy lived to a large Buy tized steal from hand to mouth, without plan or any serious misgivings for the future. None of the great international questions which have accessively cropped up sins the Unionists are in power seams to have bean seriously studied beforehand with a view to decisive notion. And when they arose the Foreign office appeared always unprepared to deal with them. Even the events which nahered thom into the sphere of practical politics were in some cases misunderstood, and in others unnoticed, except by." enterprising journalists." Parliament was regaled with tranquillizing
Private Kent, Royal Walsh Fusiliers, was the next witness. Examined by Mr. Robinson, he said he was under the versedah at Beacons Sold Arcade between nine and ten o'clock on the right of the fire, and saw Mr. da Eoza inavo his shop in company with another man. This was between 9-30 and 9-45. Witness, who knew Mr. du Roza personally, saw him stoop down to lock the door, and thou walk away in an eastern direction.
By Mr. Hastings--No one was with witness The first person when he saw Mr. da Ross. to whom he mentioned having seen him
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the
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WHISKIES.
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be no or not it is of course imposible to say, bet reasonable precaution had been taken to prevent told him to go. with the police. Witness programme is," exclaimed a Foreign Minister DUNVILLE'S V. R....
there can be no doubt that the forthcoming suport will be as good is any of its predecessors. to which shareholders have come to look for. ward us a certainty. A great opportunity is also in store for the big institution, when matters up north are finally settled, and trade remines its even tenor. There seems very prospect of a speady settlement, and, so far as the Bank is concerned, the directing its destinies will undoubtedly take full advantage of the situation at the proper moment.
We
or
Do.
Special Liqueur" SCOTCH.
NECTAR
HIGHLAND CLUB... master-mind
Dooks-Those who anticipated a further advance in this stock have not been disappointed. Holders of this scrip must have a tremendous amount of confidence in the stability and earn ing power of the concern, for, in spite of a further rise of $25 per share-the rate is now *327% cash-they seem little inclined to part. It has been reported, on good authority, that the best record of the company is over now brokou; it is no wonder, therefore, that shares 219 HO scarce. Forward transactions have been hooked, for August, from $925 to $3374; for September, from $830 to $342); and for October, at $346,'
Shipping. This class of security seems to be coming into greater favour than hitherto, the whole list under this head having been dealt in during the past month. Indos have, an Esaal, commanded most attention. They were in great request for the Shanghai market, for which they were taken up at advancing ratos, the highest paid being $136 cash. Towards the Settlement they quieted down, operators preferring to play a waiting game until the dividend became known. Consequently, harilly any business was done in the interval, but the market remained steady. The figures are now been published in the local Press, from which it will be seen the bulls have scored, They are truly remarkable Sgures, being double theme of the previous years. As a result there was a jump of ten points, the rate now closing at $145, firm. Steamboats bare latterly come in for a strong enquiry, and several lots changerl hands between $4 and $35. A further improvement has taken place in Douglass, shares being now in strong This company has had a profitable year, and it is expected a dividend is asured. Chine and Manilas have been placed on the market at declining rates, the lowest being 362 for old, and $52 for now shares. On the basis of the last dividend paid, viz., $5, those shares appost to be absurdly cheap.
China Sugars-Latterly; an enquiry kas Bet in for these shares, which have boon booked up to $137 rash. It is stated that the company is doing well, and there is no reason to doubt the statement.
demand at Sat.
:
STEAMSHIP SYDNEY."
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE,
[1
CONSIGNEES of Cargo from London, ex
Guadalquivir and Bordeax, or 8.8. Verbicknots and Ville de Strasbourg, in connec tion with above Stoumor are hereby informed that their goods, with the exception of Opium, Trea- sure and Valuables, are Iwing lauded and stored at their riska into the Godowns of the Hangkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Limited, at Kowloon whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless intimation is received from the Consignees before NooN, TO-DAY, the 5th inst., request. ing it to be landed here.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the 1 dox
Undersigned Goods remaining anclaimed after Hottlen $12.00
WEDNESDAY, the 12th inst., at Noon, will 15.00 be subjset to rent and landing charges.
(15.00 12.00
8.00
Sole Aperta for The bistillers Co., Limited.
7.00 *16.00 13.00
10.00
All claims must be sent in to me on or before the 12th inst, or they will not be recognised.
All daenged packages will be examined on WEDNESDAY, the 12th inst, at 3P.M. No Fire lusurance has been effected;
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, th June, 1901,
18.00 NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA
(FLORIO & BUDATTINO UNITED (OMPANIES),
a fireman, Nine days after the reassurances, bellicoso phrases, and fitful, some- the police telegraphed to Stonecutter's Island times conflicting note. What was the character of our foreign policy? No Englishman, Con- Since the fire he had been to for witness. Commercial Unich Insurance Company's office,servative or Liberal, can define it; no foreigner, where he saw Mr. Daris and told win what friend or foe, believes in its existence. he had seen before the fira. Mr. Davis Europe only knew what England's foreign the anlawful use of any such ship, and that
was stage manager at a performance at St. to me some time ago. "things would be
cannot make head
tail of it.' none of the officers or their servanta or any of Patrick's Club on the 18th nit, when Mr. da very different for everybody concerned. Bat Roza and his brother gave a tara. He had had Neither can anybody else. We have heard the crow of such ship wore implicated therein.
I reserved the preliminary question ne to the
no dispute with Mr. da Roza about the
in Cun construction to be placed on the words found performance, and did not ask him for $5. It strong and not always prudent apeuches F.O. S., Very old liqueur Un board in this Section. The evidence which
was not a fact that over since then he had been made by responsible Ministerk on our gSPECIALLY SELECTED Our Bottling 11.00 Chine, for example; and our determination to He got no was adduced by the prosecution as to the finding worrying Mr. da Roza for $5. of the opium was to the effect that at 5 am. on remaneration, and did not expect any. Another defeud them at all costs; but in the light of CHOICE OLD HIGHLAND the 30th May last, three and a half hours after soldier was to give evidence, but he had had subsequent events, those rights were seen to be GLENLIVET
limited to words. To take but one instance of D. C. L....... the arrival of the steamship Fak, Kong, a cer-nothing to do with the performance at the club. confined to paper, and our defence of them HIGHLAND tain wann was seer on the gangway of the said Witness left the barracks at half-past seven on
the oight of the fire, and went to the Colonial these dissolving views: When Gormany obtained Pak Kong. He then came off the vessel
Do and went through the gates of the whart on to Hotel, where he had two lemonades and bitters, a lease of Kinoshau, the opinion gained ground DEWAR'S White Label
His Worship What is lemonade and bitters? that our Foreign Office Lad been caught sap- the Praya. bore he was arrested, and on
ping. Soon afterwards this impression wus carefully corrected: the Argus eye of the Any alcohol in it P
Foreign Secretary had seen it all in advance, and he was so ready to meet the emergency that he had devised a sahome of his own which, when revealed, would surprise and delight the Empire, if not the world. When the truth came out it was found to be a paraphrase of the golden maxim trust "in Providence." Profane people regretted that in thus seeking to hitek his waggon to a star, the Foreign Secretary had neglected to employ a more homely means of moving the vehtele. Later on it was given out that Kiacchan was known to be a white finally our Goverment wont and obtained one elephant which would ruin its new owner, and for itself, leasing Weihaiwei, which has since developed a considerable export trade in empty. whiskey and soda-water bottles.
his
person were found 30 tins of prepared opium, which weighed 150 taols. Although the penalty imposui is merely
nature, and in is of an exceedingly quingentone, the section
Witness explained that there was not. Continuing, Private Kent said he went from my opinion I ought to apply to it that the Colonial" to the "Criterion, where he paramount rate which requires that every had a glass of beer. Going from there to the penal statute should be construed strictly."Travellers," he had a lemonade and brandy. The actual finding ou board is of the followed by a beer. It was close on 9-30 when he essence of the Section, and it is not sathoi- left the Travellers' Reat." Witness proceeded out simply to prove that the opium care past the Cricket Ground in the direction of trom off the vessel. I am moreover of opinion Murray Pier. Here he heard a cry of fee, and that the Legislature intended that the offence on going back saw smoke coming from the should be restricted to cases of opium actually door of No. 9. Witness was not in the Victoria Hotel that night, and he did not tell anyone found on a ship, oliviously to give the master of the said ship an opportunity to exculpate there that he had seen Mr. da Roza tive himself.
"My fading is therefore for the defendant, and I order this summons to be dismissed."
ALLEGED BRIBERY OF A POLICE SERGEANT.
An employee in the Yan Hing arms shop Queen's "Road Central, was charged with attempting to bribe Sergeant Watt on the 8th inst. He ploaded not guilty, and was defended by Mr. Reuce. Mr. Bowley, Crown Solicitor, prosecuted,
From the evidence it appeared that the defendant, in order to facilitate the signing of certain permits, gave Sergeant Watt, whom he saw on the verandah near the canteen at the Central Police Station on the evening of the 6th inst., a closed envelope, which, on being opened ut ten o'clock next morning in the detective office, in the presence of Chief Datac- tive Inspector Hanson, was found to contain two notes-one a $100 note and the other a $50 note.
After cross-examination by Mr. Reece, the bearing was adjourned.
BREACH OF QUARANTINE LAWS-HEAVY FINE, The master of the steamer Hoikao was brought up by Sergeant Burchill, Water Police, for failing to go into guarantine cu the 7th inst, on arriving in the harbour from an infected port.
Whilst in
wiantes before the fire.
Mr. da Roza met witness
By his Worship-Mr. da Roza, when witness saw him, was dressed in white and Tore straw hat. He met him again on the Sunday
It may well seem incredible that the affairs following the fire, at St. Joseph's Church
A week of the greatest empire of the world should be the administered in this haphazard manner, which, witness did not then ask for $5. Magitoy, and sked to cat and applied to private business, would land the most on prosperous firm in the Bankruptcy Court in a have a drink. They went to the "Criterion very few years. But we have grown used to and had a small "shandy. Bach. Speaking in English, Mr. de Roza asked What do you this stylo since then, and also to the comforting Assurance accompanying it, that, as in the past, To so in the future, Britons may be relied upon to know sbont me?" Witness replied. "I saw you leave the shop five minutes before the fire," this Mr. da Roza aid Don't you say anything stamble out of the most appalling difficulties into the path of prosperity and peace. This is like that about me, or I'll get into treable. I'll give you a splendid lady wig, and yon pparently looked upon as one of those laws of can come to the Victoria and have a champagne nature which may be left to take care of
Certainly the policy of whenever you like." Witness answeredNo, themselves. I must speak the truth."
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FROM BOMBAY AND SINGAPORE. !HE Steamship
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$18.00
15.00 having arrived from the above ports, Con- signees of Carge by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being funded at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kow- delivery may be obtained. Perishable Goods to be taken delivery of immediately, loon Wharf and Godown Company, whence
on
N.B We hold a large stock of Whiskies in Wood, samples of which will be forwarded application.
H. PRICE & CO.,
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All damaged packages must be left in the Godowns, and a certificate obtained from the Godown Company, within seven days after the vessel's arrival here, after which no claims will [616 he recognised.
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Government has bou which DENTISTRY if the fitful and conflicting acts by the atoady advance of Russia has been met may be dignified with the name of policy. Thus, in 1899, it was solemnly announced in the House of Commons that the interests of Great Britain call for the maintenance of the Chinese Empire. And the proposition, as 12 stands, may be trae enough. But it is equally trug that Bassin's interests ran counter to that integrity.
No. 39, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. CHADWICK KEW (LATE OF POATE & NODLE). Hongkong, 15th September. 1899.
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MITSU BISHI DOCKYARD AND ENGINE WORKS, NAGASAKI.
P. C. Deveney, in answer to his Worship, axid-On the night of 21st May, about seventeen minates to tan, the fire-alarm bell rang at the Central Police Station. I dressed and Tan down to the scene of the Aro, and tried to burst open the door. I could not, however, but even then we could not break it in: and had to get the assistance of a civilian,
Even "the man in the street" I looked through a grating in the door, sod saw that it was held by a large piece of
can see this, after having read his morning that sither The steamer arrived here on Friday from
wood, one end of which rested against en object.
It follows, therefore, paper. Tukow (a part in Formosa which has been declared infected with contagious disease), and about ten feet from the door, and the other Esaia's interests or our own must gain the
PARKE & LACY CO, 21 and 23, Fremont (792 the passengers were allowed to land without card against the door itself. Three of us, taking day. They cannot both be successfully upheid.
The defendant's running kick at the bottom of the door,
Street, San Francisco, Cal., U.S.A. name would, under each conditions, declare waiting for the doctor. he did so.
quarantine, ho sent the hose was ready. I took hold of one hose that the integrity of the Chinese Empire was gents ordered him to go into quarantine, and managed to force it open. By that time the This being so, no Government worthy of the Write for Catalogues and Fricon of what you require. proceeded towards the shop. I noticed then the cornerstone of its Far Enstern policy, unless ship's steward ashore for provisions, and when thata burning liquid was running from the door. it saw its way clearly to maintain against coming back with the goods the steward and We gradually got the fire under, and in several Russia the status que in the Colestial Empire But the the owner of the sampan he had engaged were arrested by the Water Police for approaching places in the shop a liquid was burning on the either by diplomacy or by arins. within the prescribed limits of the Hoikno water from the hose. We had great difficulty British Foreign Office seems to have pinned its faith to stricky device which, it must be admitted, whilst in quarantine. They wore charged at the in extinquishing the Aames from the liquid.
By Mr. Hastings-Witness was the first had roudered very good service in the past, but Police Court for this offerco, and fined $15 European freman to arrive. The piece of wood is now utterly discredited: the creation by shor and $10 respectively.
His Worship found the chargo against the he had mentioned was about ten or twelve feet | bluff of an accomplished fact against which the master of the steamer proved, and fined him long, ten or twelve inches bread, and about two adversary will besitate to knock his head. 50. The defendant pleaded ignoraues of the inches thick. A table in the centre of the Trasting to that method, the House of Commons
CODE WORD: "DOCK," NAGASAKI was encouraged to pass, and the Government floor was turned upside down, and one end of the beam was on the floor against the tabis, the unhesitatingly accepted a resolution d. elaring Al, A.B.C., Scotts and Engineering Codes regulations
THE BEACONSFIELD ARCADE FIRE, The enquiry into the recent fire at the Salon other end against the door, about two feet their adherence to the integrity of Chica,"
Turning to the question of partition, viewing Witness did not suggest for the sake of argument its possibility, and Riche ien hairdressing establishment, 9, Beacons high. The wood allowed the door to be opened feld Arcade, was resumed in the afternoon. only a few inches. Hongkong Lands.—There shares are the mys- Mr. Hastings, woliciter, represented the owner that any one put the board there to prevent admitting that Great Britain were duly assigned the door from being opened; he only knew the Yangtze Valley, Dr. Dillon sys" Tha It was question would then arise, how long should we tery of the market; they rise and fall within of the premises, and Mr. Robinson, lurristar-
against a covetous possible, notwithstanding the position of the be in a position to defend a five-point circle, and seem unable to maintain at law, the Commercial Union Insurance that it proved an obstacle to him.
Company.
wood, for any one to leave the shop by the and powerful fos, or, in other words, how much
(Witness any stability. The forthcoming settlement will
explained the process-nitramarine territory more than we notaally possess are we capable of defending with our rory simple one. By placing the wood perhaps olear the atmosphere for an adrauca.
front door.
Ia the answer against half-opened door, the beam would
military organisation? present: At present they are weak at $200.
to this question is the key to our attitude in Cements.The boom, caused by heavy pur.
fall into position when the door was shut.)
the Far East. It may seem absurd to suggest His Worship-Very simple indeed. chasing on the part of the northern market, was
Mr. Hastings-Yes; it never struck me like friendship with Russia as the only alternative not maintained for long, and the rate rapidly dropped from 821 to $19. After remaining weak
that. Igive him credit for being very ingenious. to hostility, at the very moment that we are Mr. Robinson-It's very easily soon, if you haunting premath pans in celebration of our diplomatic victory over wily Muscovy. But look at any door.
The enquiry was then adjourned until ten preposterous though it appear, there is much
to be urged in favour of it. case, our interests do not olash with Russia's o'clock this morning.
the same extent THE WORKS are well equipped with the aims to anything like
LATEST IMPROVEMENTS and can or with the same degree of intensity as with those of our circumspect ally, Germany, execute any kind of work in SHIPBUILD Moreover, the experiment, which has never ING and MARINE ENGINEERING as well yet been tried, would be warmly welcomed by as in REPAIRING of BHIPS. Russian statesmen, who never before entertained The COMPANY has a POWERFUL SAL-
VAGE PLANT READY at SHORT NOTICE. it. And it certainly looks attractive enough, (1939-3 in the distance. In any case it is not more
Kowloon Wharved-There has been more animation in these shares in the past month, which enabled sellers to obtain better terms. An advance of four points, from $101 to $105,
has to be noted,
Mr. Hastings drew his Worship's attention to. the fact that the Insurance Company had removed certain furniture from the whop, and stated his objection to this step.
Mr. Robinson-The police are in possession. His Worship said he had given an order of release before it had been decided to hold a court of enquiry. The case, however, might go on meantime. BEAUTIFIED. The A half-brother of Mr. da Roza, the owner of HAIK PRESERVED AND only reliable preserver and restorer of the hari the shop, was called. He deposed that when he is ROWLAND MACASSAR OIL, which closely got home after leaving the shop on the night resembles the oily matter nature provides for of the fire he did not go out again, nor did his nourishing and stimulating its growth, without brother. Witness did not go to the shop next which the hair becomes dry, trin, and brittle. morning, as bis sister was very ill, and he had
It prevents baldness and scarf, strengthens the to look after her; consequently he knew hair, and for children it lays the foundation of nothing about the fire until his brother
a luxurious growth. Alse in a golden colour for came home with the nows. Witness did not
know what was the cause of the outbreak.
Hy Mr. Robinson-Witness remembered 1301-1 calling at the office of the Commercial Union
fair and golden-haired ladies and children. Ask Stores and Chemista for RowLAND'S MACASSAR On, of Hatton Garden, Londça.
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A
BEWARE
of the Party offering imitations of MACNIVEN & CAMERON'S PENS. "They come as a boon and a blessing to men, The Pickwick, the Owl, and the Waverley Pen.
Sold at all Stationers. Waverley MAUNAVEN & CAMERON, Ltd, Warka,
Edinburgh.
In any
Wifth of Entrance ou Top Width of Entrance on Bafton.. Water on Blocks at Spring Tide
Used.
DOCK No. 1 (at TATEGAMI) Extreme Length...
Length on Blocks
528 feet. 513 **
89
77 N
20)
DOCK No. 2 (at MUKAIJIMA.) Extreme Length......... Irength on Blocks
STI feet.
350
66
""
.53
"
M
Width of Entrance on Top Width of Entrance on Bottom.. Water on Blocks at Spring Tide
PATENT SLIP (at KOSUGE). Can take vessels ap to 1,000 tons gross,
(611)
No Fire Insurance has been affected, and any Goods remaining in the Godown after the 10th instant, will be subject to rent.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
CARLOWITZ & CO.
Agents.
Hongkong, 5th June, 1991.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE. HD Steamship.
THE
¡
"LIGHTNING,"
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having arrived from the above ports. Consignoss of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge will be banded at once.
Cargo remaining on board after 2 P.M., on the 19th inst, will be landed at Consignova risk and expense into the Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company. Limited
and
and
Consigness of Cargo from SINGAPORE PENANG are requested to take IM. MEDIATE delivery of their Goods from alongside
sach Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
No Fire Lururance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & CO., Agents.
[1464 Hongkong, 10th June, 1901.
FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE H.A.L. Steamship
THE
the
"C. FERD. LAEISZ,” Captain Fuchs, having arrived from above ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature by the Undersigned, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded was notice to the contrary be given before 3 P.X. TO-DAY.
Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown
Company, Limited, and stored at Consignees risk and expense
No Clains will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain. ing undelivered after the 17th inst., will be subject to rent.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods aro to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 17th inst, at 3.P.M.
No Fire Insurance has been offected. “
HAMBURG AMERIKA LINIE,
Hongkong Office. Hongkong, 10th June, 1901.
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