ROBINSON
PIANO Co. LD.
$100
REDUCTION
ON 11 UPRIGHT GRANDS
OF
OUR OWN` MAKE
$350 AND
$395.
TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE
OUTPUT FROM OUR
NEW
PIANO FACTORY
Cash
On
Credit.
1640
Hongkong, 6th April, 1991.
JOB
THE
PRINTING
DEPARTMENT
OF THE
"HONGKONG DAILY PRESS":
ISRÉPLETE WITH ALL THE LATEST AND MOST UP-TO-DATE APPLI-
ANCES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FIRST-CLASS WORK.
ALL DESCRIPTIONS OF
ILLUSTRATED
J
CATALOGUES,
CIRCULARS,
VISITING CARDS,
AND
COMMERCIAL
TURNED
PRINTING
OUT ACCURATELY, AND
INSURANCES
THE WESTERN ASSURANCE COM. PANY OF TORONTO, CANADA. INCORPORATED 1851.
Cash Security Total Losses Paid
at Current Rateя.
...2625,719 ...£8,769,240
MIE Undersigned having been appointed THE
AGENTS for the above Company, uti prepared to ACCEPT RISES against FIRE
WM. MEYERINK & CO Hongkong, 18th May, 1903.
194 NORTHERN ASSURANCE CO
FTRE and LIFE.
ESTABLISHED 1836.
THE Undersigned are prepared to accept First Class Foreign and Chinese RISKS against FIRE at Current Ratan
Also to accept proposals for LIFE ASSUR ANCE. Prospectuses on application.
TURNER & CO.,
Agents.
F267 Hongkong, 23rd September, 1903, JORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN
TILE INSURANCE COMPANY
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, APRIL 26TH, 1901.
HAMBURG LETTER,
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.]
Hamburg, 22nd Mareh
JAPAN
COALS.
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MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA
(MITSUI & CO)
HEAD OFFICE:-1, SUBCOA-OKO, TOKYO, LONDON BRATCH:-54, Line Stever, 1.C. HONGKONG BRANCH:-PRINCE'S BUILDIsas, Ton House STREET
draft of the Government Borsongesetz Amend-I ment Bill, mentioned in one of my provions letters. The Chairman in opening the proceed Lings said that it was matter for congratulation that those in power had come to seo at last how About two yours ago the Reichstag in a sud-injurious the effect of that Borsongeantz hud den access of the spirit of religious toleration then on the fiuncial business of the country passed a bill repealing clansal of the auti-Jesuit aut on commercial anorality, but that the alter- law which provides that individual members of ations progused by no meats met the oxigencies the Order of Jesus are permitted to reside in of the ca
He enlarged on several points Germany, but on sufference only, and subject to stating that from private information the hud expulsion at the will of the Government, whether received. Government was prepared to consider they be of German or foreign nationality. The any suggestions they or others might make news of this proalued an outburst of indignation discassion then ensued showing great manimity from the majority of the pepulation, including an almost every point. and a committee was. Roman Catholics: the ratification of the appointed to consist of the representatives of by the federal council wat renty but the Stock Exchanges of Berlin Frankfort--31. New York, San Francisco, Hamburg, Borabay, Singapore, Soura nya, Manila, Amoy, Skaugkai. off until about a fortnight aro, when it was and Hamburg with instructions to draw up a officially announced that the Blesath hal paper embodying the wishes, views, and sug given its netion and that elan 2 had become gestions of the meeting, for transmission to the a thing of the past. Protestants and liberal Chancellor. minded Bomanists alike were struck with disanty protests appeared from all quarters!, metings were held, and the Press, with the exception of the semi-official organs, who tried to gloss over matters, was most camphatic in its condemnation
The and meeting of the Association of Gorman Coastercial Employees took place last week in Berlin. After the report had been read and passed as very satisfacting, the umber of members having greased considerably due.. of the net. This feeling is spreading and gaining the your, and the infanteret submitted ing strength every day in spite of the Chanel showing the financial positions to be sound one, F's (Herr von Balow) arguments in defence of varions matters cue for sustion, angst the measure in the Prassien Chamber last week others the creation of curcial courts for the As the first glance the reprul of clanse appears settlement of disputes between principals, unal tarmless enough, as its effect will simply be to their clerks, which has for Some time protect. Geruan members of the order from copia the attention of the Government. expatriation, whilst favaign ones are, as aliens, The nesting approved of the idea. Severni still liable to be expelled the country at a mosolations were passed, haring a somewhat TOTAL FUNDS AT 31ST DECEMBER, 1902, ment's notien; but the table looks upon it as socialistic burnoter. For instance, that the
£16,378,771.
I. AUTHORISED CAPITAL... £3,000,000 SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL.... 2,750,000 PAID-UP CAPITAL
687,500
0
II. FIRE FUNDS... 2867,15 14 10 The Undersigned AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FILE nt Current Rates.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
Agents, Hongkong, 19th Juze, 1903,
(188 THE BOMBAY FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
THA THE undersigned, having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, aro prepared to accept RISKS at Current Rates. HOLLAND-CHINA TRADING CO, Hongkong, 26th November, 1903, 12160 L'UNION OF PARIS FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED. THE Undersigned having been appointed L AGENTS for the above Company are prepared to accept Risks against Fire at current
SIEMSSEN & CO. 11 Hongkong, 1st January, 1904.
AACHEN AND MUNICH FIRE IN. SURANCE CO.
13tes.
OF AIX-LA-CHAPELL
THE Undersigned, Laving been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS agalast FILE at Current Rates.
ROUTER, BRÖCKELMANN & CO.,
Agents. Hongkong, 21st April, 1897
199
HENIX FIRE OFFICE,
PHC
The Undersigned are now prepared t GRANT POLICIES of INSURANC against FIRE at Chirrent Rates.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO
Agents for the Phonix Fire Offer Hongkong, 17th August, 1887.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
TNFORMATION has been received from the MILITARY AUTHORITIES that GUN PRACTICE will be carried out from Lyeman (Pak-sha-wan Battery), on the right of the 26th APRIL, 1904, in the direction of the entrance to Junk Bay, at ranges from 600 to 2,000 yards, commencing about 7.15 r., and finishing about 9.30 pa, if the range is clear.
If the weather is unfavourable, practice will not take place.
By Command,
A. M. THOMSON, Acting Colonial Secretary.
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Colonial Secretary's Office.
Hongkong, 19th April, 1904
和 HIM WO, 謙
CONTRACTOR,
HOUSE BUILDER, CARPENTER, MASON AND PAINTER.
No. 30, Cochrane Street, Hongkong. Hongkong, 23rd April, 1904.
5 DAYS ONLY.
[1085
THE fees for the
"UP-TO-DATE
SHORTHAND" will be increased.
As the last day of April is on an early WITH THE GREATEST DESPATCH, closing day, and Sunday is the lat of May, the UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION | payment of 350 to completion for the full course OF EXPERIENCED EUROPEANS.
of 21 lessons may be made nel Inter than Mon. day next. If you enrol before that date you
BOOK BINDING. may take your lessons at your leisure-in a
MACHINE RULING,
month, or 6 months.
The dull pupil pays no more than the bright
GOLD LETTERING, ono. Papils must be perfect in the 1st Weason
before we supply a second.
AND
MARBLING, ETC.,
ALL EXECUTED ON THE PREMISES AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE.
LAW WORK,
LEDGERS AND ACCOUNT
BOOKS
AT
PRICES ASPECIALITY, AND
WHICH COMPARE FAVOURABLY WITH ANY OTHER PRINTING ESTA BLISHMENT IN THE FAR EAST. ESTIMATES FURNISHED.
Hongkong, 15th April, 1904.
It may be learned quite as well by post as attending the Studies at Hongkong or Canton. It is not a school or a class; you come for ton minates, take your lesson, and return smiling for the next. It is so easy you lough at its simplicity. Those who say "It's no good," ask the their anthority. Those who say "It's a fraud," ask for proof. Bring such sceptics to me, please,
Business Training Studios, Hongkong
(near G.P.O.)-
Conton:-144, Shameen.
WARWICE PEELE, Principal. Hongkong, 25th April, 1904, [590-661
the insertion of the thin end of the web which hours of work in offices and sheps be regalated zone know so well how to drive hene, when an by Government. Sundays to is entirely free, or opportunity offers, as the Jesnits; it is regarded where this should prove impracticable work to ns the first step towards the rewhuission of the
ecuse at the latest at noon. that spial is order into Ginany. The Centre, or ultramon tors he appointed to see that laws and regula tane, party in the Reichstag being the most tions in favour of the employes be strictly ob runnerous and powerful one, with whom Gover:served, instead of this loing 1ft to the police as went has to reckon for the passing of any mea-hitherto. The entrarones of the authorities in sure, the Chamestor is accused of pursuing the different States to promote continuation ut des policy, sacrificing the interests of
sclients were gratefully acknowledged, but un Protesticntium and of from thought to momentary extension of the movement was docenil recus.
sury, whilst the attendance at the day and even in classes shoald, he mulchpulsory for all yonths and girls under the age of eighteen The creation of pension. &.. funds by the State was also strongly advocated.
The cotton trade of the world has received a
cents a pound, they now fell another Scents, but rallied about 2 cent bafore the close.. Å seisu of relief has been experienced everywhere at the removal from the scene of action of one of the principal disturbers of the peace, and as no further failures of consequence worn reportedi. Liverpool alter a drop of about 40 points at the opening, recovered some twenty points on Saturday, the trade showing some disposi tion to profit by the brok "The market. Yesterday a smart rebound esenrred, but to-lay the adynnce has once more been lost on the news that Mr. Sully's offer to pay 30 por cont, cash and ti per cent, within two years had brea refused by his creditors.
expediency. A proof that the hill is not slowed with favoureyen by Roman Cathalies may be found in the recent declaration made by Dr. Seilewitz, Saxon Minister of Worship and Instruction. in the Lower Chamber in Dresden last week: he declared that the Saxon members of the federal conneil had votel ngainst the repeal of the clause severe shock by the suspension of payment on with the full consent of the king who, although the part of the great American operator Mr. belonging to the Church of Rome himself, had Sully on Friday last. On the publication of gracionsly duferred to the wishes of his people, the news in the afternoon the scene on the New and he (Dr S trasted that they would all be York exchange is suid to hogar description
furniture was upset and broken, clothes toru. truly thankful to his Majesty for it. As far a the kingdom of Saxony was concerned art. 56 of amidet intense excitement, and after the sus the constitution would remain in fører, accord-sion was over the door of the hall was strewn ing to which the settlement of religions orders, with debris. During the first half of the week- notably of Jesuits. was not allowed. Even in prices in New York hul already dropped about dividual members of monastic bodies, I bear, are not permitted to officiate: all this raises a constitutional question not easy to he solved; namely, whother the anti-Jesuit act of the Em pire has not eo ipso abrogated the former State Iws on the shijeet, är whether these have simply laen in abeyance art now revive. after the repeal of the clause. The eminent jurist Prof. Bendig, of Leipzig, on being cousulted, bas given it as his opinion that the constitutional laws of the Statu remain in force, hat in that case a new difficulty presents itself the fonda. mentul laws of the empire guarantee to every German the right to reside in any part of the country he chooses (Freizngigkeit), and indivi- dual States could not well be permitted to Another place any restrictions upon this. question of still greater importance is being eagerly disenssed by the papers-Has the foderul council the power le ratify all possed several years ago by the Reichstag, or has it not lapsed by efflux of time? I should not be surprised. however, if all this apitation led to nothing, I have entored fully into the matter in order to explain the feelings of the people on the subject. as internal dissensions of this kind are upt to ba | misunderstood abroad. Before, however, passing on to other subjects 1 would mention that in this Lown, too, a meeting was held on Bunday after- noon, convened by the Protestanten Verein." to protest against the action of the Government. It was crowded, and the addresses delivered were emplatic and of no uncertain sound. Herr Von Bulow's assertion in the Chamber that his object. was to permanently ensure peaceful relations, be tween Protestants and their Roman Catholie fellow subjects, removing as much as he could all points of friction, was pronounced a fallacy, for peace would never reign where Jesuits exercised the least influence.
Delegates from the committees of nearly all the German Stock Exchanges not yesterday in the capital at the invitation of the Berlin Stock Exchange, for the purpose of discussing the
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Telogmphio Addras: "MITSUI" (A.B.C, and A. 1 (cdo) CONTRACTORS OF COAL to the Imperial. Japanese Navy and Arsauals and the Stats Railways; Principal Railway Companies and Industrial Works; Home and Foreiga Mail and Freight Steamers. SOLE PROPRIETORS of the Furous Mike, Tagawa, Yamano and Ida Coni Mines; and SOLE AGENTS for Hokoku, Hondo, Kanada, Fajinotans, Manada, Manga, Onou Olanji,
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9067
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CORNER REAL AND MAGALLANES, WALLED CITY. MOST MODERNLY EQUIPPED HOSTELRY IN MANILA, P.I. HOTEL
Latest and most Sanitary equipment. Electric Lights and Call Bells. Elegantly Furuished Ronins, Coolest Dining Room in Manila.
RESTAURANT
Handsomely decorated. Cool and pleasant. Best of attendance. Private dining rooms for parties. Only the best of wines and liquors. Under the direction of MI. and Mrs. Nowirih.
BAR
Under the direction of Americas misologist, Anything you want soread promptly and pleasantly.
BILLIARD ROOM
Thoroughly modern and up-to-date. attendance.
STABLES.
Brusink-Halke tables. Expert Markers in
Fine turnouts for the guests of the hotel. Elegant rabber-dirə etiringer, fast horses. good coachmen. Tho New Orionto Hotel is now open for inspection.
SIMON SCHNEER & CO.,
PROPRIETORS.
MITSU BISHI DOCKYARD AND ENGINE WORKS, NAGASAKI
Used.
CODE WORD: "DOCK." NAGASAKI. A.1, A. 5.C., Scotts' and Engineering Code. DOCK No. 1 (at TATEDAMI) Extreme Longth...
Length on Blocks
Width of Entranco ou Top
Width of Entrance on Bottom.
Water on Blocks et Spring Tide
523 feet. 513
DOCK No. 2 (at MUKAIJIMA.) Extreme Jangth...
Lougth on Blocks
Width of Entrance on Top Width of Entrance on Bottom... Water on Blocks at Spring Tide
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371 font
350
53
+3
PATENT SLIP (at KOSUGE). Con iske vessels up to 1,000 tons gross.
THE WORKS are well equipped with the LATEST IMPROVEMENTS and caz execute any kind of work in SHIPBUILD. ING and MARINE ENGINEERING as well as in REPAIRING of SHIPS.
The COMPANY has a SALVAGE STEAMER, 712 TONS GROSS, FITTED with POWERFUL SALVAGE PLANT READY at SHORT NOTICE
No. 58, PEEL STREET, HONGKONG,
HIBANO WATER. Will be glad to sand STAMPS on approval | THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS. to any address on receipt of satisfactory refer- ences,
Are also prepared to purchase used POSTAGE STAMPS la Large or Small Quantities for Cash AGENT WANTED.
15 to 25 per cant. Discount Allowed. (831
CARTRIDGES.
167
PULE, SPARKLING, INVIGORATING
THE LEADING MINELA1. WATER OF THE EAST Bottled in Japan by H. E. REYNELL & Co.
BEWARE OF JAPANESE IMITATION.
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F. BLACKHEAD & CO., AGENTS. Hongkong, 31st July, 1903, IMPORTED EVERY MONTH, THERE. | COMPANIA GENERAL DE TABACOS
FORE ALWAYS FRESIL
DE FILIPINAS.
LEY'S, SCHULTZE'S, AMBERITE ULL line of samples may be seen at 53, Das Vieux Road, where our Representa- KYNOCK'S SPORTING five has established himself. He will accept CARTRIDGES 8, 10, 12, 16, and 20 ORE.orders for all our brands of Cigars at Factory and NEWCASTLE CHILLED SHOT in Prices.
1264
FAY-SHOLES TYPEWRITER.
Model No. 7 Writes 86 Characters.
THE best and most completa Machine on the market, can be fitted with special
TH
carriage to take paper up to 16 inches wide.
The most simple and gives
the best results.
Useful for writing large docn
menis Bills of Lading,
Agouts for South China,
W. BREWER & CO., Hongkong.
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USED FOR OVER 25 YEARS. -
IN CASE OF ABOUT
450 LES. NET
TRADE
MARK
INEUN
Jemens *
IN TINS OF 45 189.
NET.
Throughly reliable preservative for Wood and Stone against White Ants, Decay, Fungus Rot, and Dampness,
LUTÕENS, EINSTMANN & CO.,
Sole Agents for China. Hongkong 1st July, 1902
220 AMOY ENGINEERING CO., LD., AMOY
CALL FLAG E.
DEPAIR WORK to Steamers and
V Launches. Castings in Brass and Iron
J. D. EUWARDS, Manager.
all Sizes, Nos, 10 to 8880. AIR GUNS and COMPANIA GENERAL DE TABACOS Moder charges. Work solicited. AMMUNITION in Varioty,
WM. SCHMIDT & CO. Henglong, 21 Noveraber, 1902
[103
DE FILIPINAS,
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[1051
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BEYER, PEACOCK & CO.,
Londen Address:
54. Victoria Street, Westminster, R. W. Tel. Address: "FOLGORE, LONDON," Telephone No. 746 and 147 Westmarksler,
LIMITED.
Gorton Foundry, Manchester.
ESTABLISHED IN 1854.
Wacht Taiégraphie Address:{"2000" Telephone No. 265 Alanchester.
LOCOMOTIVE ENGINES
ADAPTED TO EVERY GAUGE AND VARIETY OF SERVICE.
Also ELECTRICAL LOCOMOTIVES and MACHINE TOOLS.
CRANE LOCOMOTIVES FOR LIFTING AND SHUNTING.
RACK RAIL LOCOMOTIVES, YARD ENGINES, &C.
WHEEL AND OTHER LATHES,
MILLING MACHINES, DRILLS, I PLANERS, BLOTTERS, 20.
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ALL TOOLS ELECTRICALLY DOIVEN IF REQUIRED.
'ALL PARTS OF THE ENGINES AND MACHINE TOOLS ANE INADE ACCURATELY TO
STANDARD CAUCES,
WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIAL UP TO THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE. STEEL FOUNDRY for casting Wheel Centres and other parts of Locomotives. Also general CASTINOS & FORGINGS.
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