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The Pausen Cura presented; second
recivo8150; and third 850; for China ponies; weight for inches as per ecule, winners of one race at this Meeting 5 the, extra; of two of more races 7 lbs, extin; unplaced poulcanos. ed 5 lbs. China griffins allerived 10 lbs. subscription grifias of Foochow 1902 and Amoy 13 Meetings allowed 5 lbs; entrance
$10; one mile.
Mr.G. H. Potis's Eebel King, 1st 1lbs...
(Mr. Wuilleumiar) 1 Mr. G. H. Potts's Desert King, 11st 3lbs...
(Mr. Buski) (Mr. Cright-00)* Mrs. A. P. Simpson and White's Stylo..
1st Hil
(Mr. Miller) Mr. Ellis Kaloorie's Snowdrop, 10st Tib
(Mr. Clarke) 9
Mr. F. F. Maryhall's Diegust, 10st 9ibe
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STRAITS SETTLEMENTS
CURRENCY.
THE BONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13r 1903
A correspondent writes to the Times — An influential and largely alguel ropresența- tien by the merchants of zingapore and others is being sent to the Governor advocating ixity of exchange; and tho action of Siam in closing her minis to silver practically assures the adoption of gold. From the language used in the petition it is apparent that exporters desire Axity as well as importers; but the cuestion of the rate of conversion is Doe concerning which there is a distinct cleavage. It has never beca seriously disputed that the trade of the colony Juns anrished ou low silver, that the value of
AMERICANS IN THE PHILIPPINES.
The Manila Times reporte the issue of the war, ni against W. B. Atterbury, ex-Official Scoror of ths Maulla Baseball League who was arrested her the other day. The complainant was Manager E. M. Bachrach, of the American Credit Company, and the charge was malicious frand. Atterbury left Manila for Hongkong by the Fuensang. fetting off only just in time, for a loonch was procured and out into the buy prefers of the law sped, only to find that after all they had been outwitted by the fleeting fugitive. The Yesung had already cleared and was well on its way to sen. Mr Bachrach cabled to Hongkong
the some steping.
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BRITAIN AND RUSSIA IN ASIA.
Calling attention to a recent expression of opinion in the Timer that the policy of Great Britain in Pervin and the Persian Gulf should he supported, if necessary, by a movement of wen-of-war, the Novos Fremya okserves that, it riews of this description are to begin to prevail in leading political circles in London, Russia may also be induced to demonstrate that
her feet cannot always remain stationary and that her army, which has already been put TV the test in its compaigns-in-the-Balkan Peninstdo oad against the Turonouns, excels in carrying ont military operations under the worst climatic conditiors The journal points: that the Chauvinist British Fress does not
Ar. Patts dentared to win with Rebel King, Property las largely increased, and that the Governor Taft issued extradition papers | ndinit the idea of Great Britain's sharing `with i
Mr.
revenue shows nest satisfactory progress; therefore, the exporter has no wish to sev the sterling value fired at, say, 28, or nearly 30 per cent. above its intrinsic worth, while
eliminating a dangeroas element of specula- tion. On the other hand, some importers,
Apropos of this are the Manila Times bas a strong article ou the subject of "distinouring the game of American" and the regrettable
The horses pot away to a good start. Polis's two ponies took up the runuing and Desert King sot a spanking pace for his stable ecmpurion. As the Grud Stand was parsed for the first time the two Kings held first and desiring fixity as coodneirs to safety and frequency with which the name of American second places, Disgust ibird plan; Stewdrop
has lately been trailed in the gutter in Mauilu. Teurth and Style fifth. This order yan maintain-
"It has come to such a pass," says our contɩ m- antil the field got icund opposite the Football the storekeepers and the European dollar sage-porary," that it is almost impossible for an Cinh's munf, at which yoint Snowdrop was organers, would prefer the higher rats, looking American other than those whose position ed onwards and made a try for the lead. Disgust to their personal interests. Happily the and financial standing are beyond question, to fell inte fourth place, but Snowdrop failed to principal firms do both an import and export
obtain credit at the various stores in the city. distant the leaders and Disgust shot ahead business, and are better able to take a broad
He is everywhere met with the statement that again into third place und also made a galiant view of the interests of trade as a whole, and look.
so many Americans have beuten their bills that effort to get ahead of the Kings. This attempt at the functions of the colony as the main factor
as a matter of safety and business polity it was murucessful and Deaert King romped my keeping in mind that Singapore has becou.e bas bocu found uecessary to refuse to extend the straight in lino stylu with Rebel King an expensive port, the abundance of money in the forour of credit to any aut all Americans. length behind. Desert King slowed down on recent years having enormously increased the This is true of many American morelants and approneling the winning past and allowed charges of handling, storing and transporting of most arapern mi relasis. In other words, Itelel King to win by Balf a length, Lisgust produce, 10 that there is the danger of trade wo aro regarded in Manila as a dishonourable und
good third. Time, mins. Il ses
being carried direct or diverted to other ports, untrastworthy class, as people whose word can- The PRALTROS STAKES; a sweepstakes of $10 Labourers and artisans are mainly comprised of not be depended upon in business and who love
vach with $300 adċed; second to receive $150;
no sense of honour in observing a Jelit. and third $50; for Hongkong waler griffins; Chinese who keep up the closest connection with weight for inches as per scule; previous their own country, and it would be next to im Fast where the cause or causes of this condition wins barred; three quarters, of a nije, possible to rednew wages in any oase, The lie is not hard to discera. It is a fuot; however Mr. E. H. Binds's Segnab, H1st ....
Chisceo win the backbone of the colony, and these much we may regret it, that among the (Mr. Crighton) 1
are content to reckon their profits in silver, American population hero, ue in every new Major-General Gascoigne's Clare, 11st Obs
field, we have a considerable element which currency to which they have been accustomed; (Mr. Cruickshark) 2
does not, do us credit. Muny adventurers who Mr. Harl Buck's The Pirat?, 1 st 12bs
nor have they shown themselves backward in
had no repatution at home or if any, (Mr. Willsumior) Locally investing the large fortuues their an evil one, have been lured hero by the Messrs. Clarke and Poulitex's Brigginshaw,
enterprise and insight have obtained hem. promise of easy and illegitimate gaio; and 1st 71b8.. ..........(Mr. MacMillan)
The success claimed by India and Japan is even those who were honest and law-abiding Mr. Kingston's Thief, 10zt ös
at homo suffer bere from the loss of those (Mr. Bratton) their adoption of n gold, standard has little
infloruers which there helped to keep them Lieut.-Col Hughes's Prince Charming. bearing on this colony, which bas no debts and straight, ond with a weakened souse of honour
10. 12/by
(Mr. Moller)
wide tradu ramifications. To many obsorrays and obligation, soon fall a prey to temptation. Mr. Busy Winning Roso, 11st, 1969
(Mr. Cox) the fact that our coinage is practically bullion Mr. Foutifex's Mukolle, list Gibs...
accounts for much of the prosperity which has (Mr. Pontifex) unde Singapore the great trade catrepôt of the Lieut-Col. Hughes's Priuerss Charming,
Java and Chios seas, and hitherto provented (Mr. Mastor) C Hon. FH. May's Mirabel, 1st ...
the competition of the Netherlands India ports, (Mr. Gegg) 0 Mr. Hart Huck's Wallflower, 10st
(Mr. Clarke) 6 Mr. Christie's Tyro, 11st Sibs,
(Mr. Jolastour) 0 Mr. B. K. Leigh's Will o' the Wisp, 10st... (Mr. Mackie)
* 3lbs over.
Thirteen on. Two false starts were made. and when the field got away it did so raggedly. Squab took the lead and kept it splendidly all the way round, winning by shout a length and a lulf. me, I min. 271 secs.
at
THE DARDANELLES.
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VENEZUELA.
Two telegrams in recent Australian oxchanges throw some additional light on the Venezuelan complications. They are as follows:—
** London, 13th January. Dr. Von. Holleven, late German Ambassador at Washington, now on his way to Germany, informed an American
contrary to his advice,"
The Kreuz Zeitung devotes a long article to the examination of the causes which have rend-friend that every step taken by Berlin had been ered Germany se unpopular among the Great Powers. England and the United States, France and Russia ara unanimous la their dislike. The leading Conservative journal, which bas probably done more than any othe German newspaper to bring about this state of
site, puts down the dislike of Russia to the fact (but Germany has grown so strong, and the dislike of France is attributed to the same
international ticaties which closed the Dar- cauge Strong Germany, it says, is an ob.
dunels to the war vernels of all countries. Such
stacle to their plans in Central Europe.
a subterfuge is unworthy of a great Power like With regard to the United State it is all The CHINA POXY CHAMPION STAKES with Russia, but unfortunately it is aut inconsistent owing to English machinations. The United
$750 added; a forced satry for all win with her former tactics. The fact can no
States and Germany would be the best this Meeting: entrance for winners of one Tace 20; of two races 230; of three or more longer be concealed in this country that her friends in the world were it not for Engiand inces $50); stand to receive $250; and third Asistie methods of diplomacy can never be seeking to sow distrust of Germany. It is con- $100 Weight for inches as per scale. One trusted. She rarely seems to act in a fair and venient for the Kreuz Zeitung at the pro- mile and a quarter.
soat time time to forget the attitude which it assumed during the Spanish-American war, hous ite abuse of the United States know no
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straightforward manor, and she is distrusted Gocordingly. It is only necestury to study the history of Turkey to auderstand and appreciate the many wily attempts Russia has made to establish herself in the Black Sea and the Darda-
Mr. G. H. Patte's Pandur, 10st 12hs.....
(Mr. Burkill) Mr. G. H. Pötts's Rebel King, 11st lib
(Mr. Moller) Mr. Baxey's Rare Rose, 12st 12lbe
(Mr. Cox) 3 Mr. Wingard's Algerine 11st lib........
melles, which would give her practical control (Mr. Wuilloumier) over Turkey and a means of natlet to the Algerine jumped ahead at the start, followed Mediterranean Fortunately she has been by Rare Rose and Mr. Potts's representatives obrekmated by the Powers, and the disintegra- bringing up the rear. All the ponies went easily for the first half mile, keeping in the
tion of the Ottoman Empire as a buffer betweea order named above. It was not until the Black Russia and the rest of Europe has been Rock was reached that a change occurred in the presenteil. The Treaties of Paris, Berlin, and position of the field. Pandur thou forgafshead, London are in eridence as the means whereby followed by Hebel King, who are of uore that necessary object was accomplished. slowly but succeeded in getting into second place. Coming up the straight, the race resolved itself into on between Mr. Patts's two horses Retel King showed himself full of running but was unable to draw level with Pandur, who beat binu by a head. Rare Rose nude a gallant fight for third position and got placed on the post, about two lengths behind Rebel King. Time, 2 mins. 12 seca,
even
bounds.
The Kreuz Zeitung, however, is specially interesting when it troats of estrangemen 1. between England and Germany. In the first place, according to this sapient journal, there is a certain mysterions international conspiracy with its headquarters in
The
"London, 15th January.-Lieutenant Len gerke, who was ueling as First Officer of the German cruiser Pineta when President Castro's warships were sunk by the Gormana, was summoned to Europe to report upon the matter to the German Emperor. He committed suicide at Havre on his return,"
The German Ambassador at Washington Frior to the blockade stated in Washington
that "As the most important measure of coer- cion-that is the blockade of Venezueina
barbours-would have to be carried through without a declaration of war precoding it the bluckade would therefore be a peace blockade."
Hongkong. Oth February, 153.
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a fact that would lead one to believe that the
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. Naval officers lock on it as their birthright amber of naval officers belonging to it is but to grumble. This is no now phase; then, and yet the annual subscription of one grumbing sailor has existed during a long Einen entitles a member to all the publica period, and there is no question that the sea ship, and to back volumes on payment of tions of the society issued during member. its
many moods, and ships, in their
10. 6d. per volume. Twenty-three volumes confinement and behaviour in rough weather, have already been issued since the anciety the lack of change in society, and the
was formed in 1894, and all appear from enmeners of the daily menu, allow plenty of their titles to be of great interest to the naval but the sailor is not dauuted by any set logs, the naval tracts of Sir William Monson, room for the exercise of the legitimate growl; student, while mur, such as journals and letters, limits, and for the mere sake of a growl will often iuvent a subject if he has not one ready to band.
A fruitful source of growling Were one to eavesdrop
open up such a wide field of bitberto inaccessible literature that one is surprised the society has existed during the past eight or nine years and not become widely known throughout the
Thers are those who tell us that steam has
is the Admiralty. it would be difficult for the listener to under-service. stand wherein the Admiralty ever did right, for all that he would bear would be the things they had done wrong, and bever the things they bud done right; these are taken as a matter of coarse, un credit is due for them, and they only escape criticisms because they do ust afford an opportunity for a grumble.*
incorrect with
revolutionised the navy, and speak as if a new era hugan with the intrixduction of steam, but whether that be so or not. with regard to tactics and strategy, it is regard to the personnel of the pary. The present generation of officers, and possibly of the men too, ara very largely the sons of the past generation of officers and men, and there is a sort of apostolic succession dating back for centuries licking the pressat to the past, so that a study of past men and their deeds and
One great defect of which we hear a good deal onent Admiralty administration is the waot of information an service subjects, which should be, but is not, supplied by them. Au enlargement of the scope of the Intelligence Department's work might remedy this defect, i bat while no grumble at the want of informa- manners, their daily life told with the minute- ness found in old journals, and letters written tion, we do not passe to consider that to a large at a time when the writing of a letter was in extent we have the sources of supply open to us, and that we could educate ourselves much itself an event, cannot but be of interest, and use in leading as to a fuller understanding of more than we do from sources which are avail- many of the castems so well known to us, but able to us at the price of a small annual on the reason of which is lost; and of that code, scription. I alinde, of course, to the Press, and known as the unwritten law of the service, which binds us nowadays with perhaps greater force than at an earlier period when those lawy were gradually forming.
Ou December 13 it was called that in Ger- particularly to magazines and reviews, bolh man official cricles it was affirmed that if the tume and foreign, which deal with service sub prizes taken by the Germans were really des.jects; but how often do we see such books in a troyed it was due to their unseaworthiness or to naval mess Scarcely over! The class of military reasons. The squadreas were ordered magazine the dafal mess subscribes for la
The navy is awakening. It is keeper than it was professionally, but there are still openings
to seize the revoruc outters before commencing nsaally that which provides what the Spectator for a farther awakening, and the study of itself
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the blockade. Americans ascert that the Ger-happily described us "snippit literature” —- men war vessels sank their prizes in order to short stories that will while away a few minutes. is not an unimportant one.-Naval and Military prevent the necessity of removing them to British ports. It was announced on December 18 that Viscount Cranborne, the Parliamentary England and
Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, hud stated in the House of Commons that Ger- presented by a certain English magazino
many had explained that the sinking of two of with branches in. Frauce, Bohemia, Russia,
the vessels her warshipa hasi captured was a aud the United States, whose mission it is to necessity. The send-official explanation given calumniato Germnuy. It is wrong to suppose
in Berlin was that the two vessels were worth less and unseaworthy. It was impossible tow that the Kaiser's famous telegram s Kruger them to Trinidad, and it was inexpedient to let The Treaty of Paris, of 1841, which was con- firmed by that of 1856, laid it down that no
was the cause of English eamity. The Kreuz them drift. foreign ship of war stund enter the Dardanelles Zeitung speaks only of English enmity, never of Germann. All through Germany is except by Turkish permission, and marchant vessels are only permitted to pass the the passive object of British hatred. Another. Castle of Chanak-Kalesi during the day. Yet cause is the increase of the German fleet, and Russia had the undacity, in September last, to yet another the increase of Garman trade. The WALER CHAMPION STAKES; with $750
England's reply to the Kaiser's telegram added; a forced entry for all winbers at this call upen farkoy, to authorise the passage embittered Garmany; her policy of branding. Meeting; entrance for winners of one race of torpede-bost destroyers through the Darda- 620; of two racen $30; of three or more races nolles, and the Porte, giving way to the German merchandisa was also deeply resented. 850; send to receive $250, and third $100); insistence of the big ger Power, ended by og Krona Zeitung grudgingly admits that in
Then came the South African War. weight for inches us per scale. One mile anding to it. That Turkey should have committed u quarter. Mr. Master's Ichiban, 12st (Mr. Cox) 1 ench a suicidal not indicates pretty clearly that Germany regrettable explosions of feeling Mr. Master's Hemuant, 1st 8lbs...
Russia has some meats of squeezing her into occurred, but the volume of British hostility (Mr. Burkill) 2 compliance with anything. But will the to Germany far excended that of Germany Mr. Carruthers's Runaway Girl, Hls: Bits...
(Mr. Cruickshank) 3
Powers stand by and atlow Russia to insert the towards England. The whole odium of all on England which appeared thin edge of the wodgo in this scheming man- the attacks
Continental Press Was cast 001 (Mr. Master) Oner? If they do then the treaties are utterly in the Four rou. Brilliant was entered for the Taladdess, and it would be a fares to attempt Germany. The Kreis Zeitung does not race, but was scratched. Mr Master made the frame any more in the future. The say that the most odious attacks on England argument ret up by Russia, that a disarmed which appeared in the French and Russian vessel flying the commercial flag cannot be regarded as a warship, is absolutely childish, and is not likely to convince anyone. That Turkey should have been induced to take such a view will not justify the other Powers in doing the same. On the contrary, they should lose no time in following the example of Great Britain and registering their protest against on attempt to enter the Black Sea, which can only have one ultimate object--that of securing the ability to utilise the Ses in the fature, and to practically annex Constantinople. Both Russia
Mt. Master's Mayfly, 10st 12ibs
pace os Mayfly, Runaway did being close behind, and the thers tailing out in the rear. Passing the Black Rock for the second time Mayfly was put to it for all abe was worth, and Hanaway Girl attempted to follow, bat was easily beaten. She fell out, and was accom panied by Maghy, their placas being taken by Ichiban and vennsnt. The former, on the rails, won easily. Time, 2 min. 22 seus, The NIL DESPERANDUM STAKES; a sweep. stakes of $5 each with $250 added; second to recelte $150; and third S50; for China grips which have run and not won a race; weight for inches as per scale. Half a mile. Mr. Tremearne's Flickumaroo, 10at. Izbe
(Mr. Master) Mr. Hart Duck's Silver Fox, 101 12lbs...
(Mr. Wailleurier) Mr. C. Rademacher's Joker, 11st 1lb
(Mr. Crighton) Mr. J. H. Lewis's Claimant, 10st its
(Mr. Moller) Mr. J. H. Lewis's Starling, Ilst liba
(Mr. Armstrong) 0 Mr. R. G. Smithors' Portasia, 1st 9lbs
(Mr. Johnstone) 0 Mr. D. Macdonald's Misfit, lost 12/bs.
(Mr. Clarke) Mr. F. B. Marshall's Mad Malleh, llet ilb
(Mr. Rutherford) .--◊ Portiis got off well on the fall of the flag bat lost the advantage before going half the distance, and FHekamaroo got home first efter a scurrying rece, leading by about half a length from Silver Foz, with Joker a good third. Time, Imin. 1deeps.
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THE MERRY MOCES.
CHIKY CHARACTETS, ABDUL AZIZ fu young Sultan, "az iz" deter-
mined to stick up for his rights). HAMARA (a legitimate protonder, who means to "hamar" the Sultan and his army). MULKY KID & THE ONE-EYED fa obstinate,
but anticky, loyalist general), KAID MACLEAN (u canny. Scot, who hopes to
scotch the pretender). Soldiers, Moor Soldiers, Rebels, Moor Rebels,
and War Correspondents.
journals were copied from the German papers, and forgets that the principal manufacturers of the foul sapersions cast on the British Army were Germose. It forgets also that German: among them the Krez: Zeitung, Papers, cagerly opened their columns to this campaign In of calamay.
The whole to conclude with a GORGEOUS TRANSFORMATION SCENE, THE INTE FERENCE OF ALL NATIONS,
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Blatz, American ...
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to provide officers in every ship with the nucleus BOTTLED ALES, BEERS AND of a reference library on service and general subjects, and in this library the officer might and a good deal of material to extend his knowledge of the navy in the past. A selection of Captain Mahan's works is supplied-pity that to list is not brought up to date and each of hia works, as it is isend, added to the library-Bass, Light Gravity
Alo Colomb's Naval Warfare Southey's Lives
Bass, Buar's Kend... of the Admirals, Roosevelt's Natal War of
Do. do. 1812, with other lives of admirals and naval Dortmund, Pilsener
Do. I
do. El Capitan, do. leaders of the past. There is not a great selection, but one would expect that such books as are supplied would be much read and well
Jubilee. Do. known to all officers, and yet we fiad in practice that the leaves remain uncul to the end of the commission. And we are sure that it is not because the contents of these unent volumes have been read elsewhere, but rather that the naval officer of the present day does not take sufficient interest in the service to stady it from every side. He is keen onough about the practical part of his work, but the avorage execntica officer thinks that his study days are over when he has passed his examina. tious at collage or has obtained bis coveted G., or T., or N. The nou-oxo cutive officers (Guinness, hardly know what to call them now that engineers and doctors are no longer "civil"} as a general rule pass this kind of knowledge by on the other side. It does not concern their work, and they are therefore content to remain in ignorance, or with that smattering of general knowledge which leads to confusion between Drake and Blake, and wholly ignores all those great paval men of the past whose numes are
not borne by the admiral clasa,
The Naval Records Society has recently sont out circulars to the fleet inviting new subsori- bors. This society, which, to quote its circular, " has been established for the purpose of print- ing rare or unpublished works of navul interest, aims at rendering accessible the sources of onz naval history, and at elucidating questions of naval arobiology, construction, administration, organisation, and social life," is almost unknown among the rank and file of naval officers, and it would be interesting to see a list of its members
The Kreuz Zeitung next offers, a curious explanation of the ultimate aim of Germany in increasing the feet. It is a mere legend (it
The fact that a French locomotive is being says) to appose that the increase of the Garman
built for the Great Western Railway reminds dent is directed against England. As a matter
As of the mournful fact that both the United of fact, besides being intended to cover the
States and France are ahead of us in the matter exposed position of Germany itself, the fleet is
of express trains. The fastest train on the Continent is the "Nord Express," which does intended to go hand in band with the British float, With a fine air of disinterestedness the
the distance of 185% miles, between Paris ond and Turkey have been charly given to under-Kreuz Zeitung Bually warns the Fress to avoid
Calais Pier in three hours fifteen minutes. stand that Great Britain reserves the right to excess, and to remember its responsibility,
The famous "Sud Express" also does some demand similar privileges for her warships, if
wooderful runnings, though since the fatal Russia is still authorised to violate the treaties. Although Dalmany, which gives courtesy accident on November 16, 1900, the times have It is to be hoped that Russin will see the danger title to Lord Rosebery's heir, was only bought be lowered. No British fast train can which she is incurring and withdraw in time. by Sir Ambibald Primrose in 1662, the Prim- to pare with these two French expressES. rese family, since the marriage in 1716 of the United States claims that it possesses the otherwise complications may arise which will second earl with the sister of the fourth Duke "Faseat Trio on Earh" in the "Atlantic have far-reaching consequences for her, and of Argyll, have, an antiquary informs us. City Flyer" which performs the journey of direct lineal descent from its earliest known 553 miles hotwoon Cazaden and Atlantic City, Great Britain and the Powers of Europe as whole.-Naval and Military Record,
proprietors, the knightly Do Meubrays, who on the Philadelphia and Reading Railway, in For outed there in or before 1218 The fifty minutes, or at on everage booked speed with a view to secartaining the proportion of history of Dalmeny is a black before Sir Philip from start to step of 66.6 miles per hour. naval officers belonging to it. A glance de Moubray, a knight of Norman extraction, However, when Mr. Behr builds his mono- through Lean's Navy List shows that at settled there. And there his descendant, railway between Manchester and Liverpool and another Philip, is lord of its acres to-day, between London and Brighton, we shall be able least one officer considers bis membership of although, euriously enough, he comes by that te pat both France and the United States in this society as being of sufficient note to pl-ce name from his mother's family, the Stombopes. the shade.
I am ong his "war or meritorious service, &c.
LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENT.
for this port on the 11th inst., at 1 p.m.
The P. & 0, steamer Nakin left Singapore
STOUT.
Ind, Coops & Co....Per 8 Doz. Pts. $19.50,82,45 Cuinness, Bour's
Hond
4 · Qts. 20.00 5.00
Pts. 25.00 3.15
Boar's
Heal
H.
PRICE & CO.
12, QUEEN'S ROAD.
READY SHORTLY.
THE
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CHRON
FOX CHINA, JAPAN, COREA, INDO-CHINA, SIAM, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, MALAY STATES, NETHER- LANDS INDIA, PHILIP- PINES, BORNEO, &c., WITH WHICH AGE ING ›RPORATED THE CHINA DIRECTORY
AND
THE HONGKONG DIRECTORY AND HONG LIST FOR THE FAR EAST
FOR
1903.
A p
THE FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL ISSUE.
The CHRONICLE and DIRECTORY, al- though printed insmaller type thas formerly.. and condensed in every possibly manner, con tains every year more pages.
Royal Octavo-Complete with Fourteen Maye and Plans, pp. 1,574, 89.00. Directory only p.p 1,172, 85.00.