POST OFFICE NOTICES.
Mails for CANTIN, SAMUI and Wecnow will be closed on week day it 7.30 "every morning-On Sunday the mail for Macao will be closed at 8 am
A mail for MACAO per ss. Wingehati will be closed every week day at 5 p.m. Muils for NAUTAGA, SANDUS KONGMOON, KUMCHUK, SAMSHUL WRCнow and *CANTON will be closed every weekday, at 5 pas. On Sundays the mails will be closed at 9a.. *No mails are despatched to these places on Saturday evenings. onless proviously notified.
MAILS WILL CLOSE
YOU
Suator Amoy and Faochaw.
Shanghai.......
Shanghai...
Shanghai.
Mucan
Manila
Shanghai, Chinking and Walu
Pakibaud Haiphong
Auroy and Manila.
Singapore, Bouralaya and Samarang
Kakel, de, India viu Tuticorin.................................. Tate Letters 1100 to 11.30 AM. Extra
Postage 1) conte.)........... Supplementary mail on board up to the Time fixed for departure of the mail. Extra Postage 10 cute)...... (Letters posted in all the Pillar Rozes
time for the first clearance will b manded in this onntract mail
The Parcel mail will close punctually at
Жасно
3 p... on Friday, the 19th inst......
Manila....
Swatow, Amoy and Tomsmi
Swatow, Amoy and Tamsui
Ningpo and Shanglai
Amoy, Straits and tangoon
Tacoma (Wash.) ........
Shanghai...
THE HONGKONG-DAILY, PRESS, FRIDAY, MAY 19th, 1905.
JOINT STOCK SHARES.
COMPANY.
Alhambra Banks--
Hongkong, 18th May.
PAID UP. QUOTATIONS.
--- ་
$200 $100, buyers
$795.
Hongkong & Shai... $iza, Londen, £80.
Nation It. of China
A. Shares ......
China-Borneo Lia
Is $37, buyers
Bell's Asbestos E. A....12%. Bd. So, buyers $12 $13, tos 310, 59, buyers $10 $92, lees
DATE.
I'VIL
Harching Shanlesing........
Friday.
Friday,
19th, 9.00 A.31 1915, 1100 A.M.
Brisgaria...
Fring
119th, 11.00 AM.
Choysang
Friday,
China Lagi V. Cu, China Provident
Healin
Friday.
Friday. Friday,
Hongkong.
Bubi... Ontary
Cheyan
Heungalow Athold
Haimion
Brith jut
1916, 11.90 A.3. 19th, 2.15 1.31. 19th, 2.00 PM. 19th, 400P.M. Saturday,
Quch, 910 ABI- Panrday, eh, luc AM. Sainyday, 29th, 10,00 a m..
Saturday, 20th,
Printed Matter and Som. plus 1960 AM, Registraticu... 10.60 a.3. Registration, with late reo of H conta, up to 10.45 A.M.) Irtions........ 1160 A.M.
Saturday, 20th, 12.15 r.m. Saturday, 2015, 3,00 2.5.. Saturday, 2016, 3,00 P.st. Saturday, th„75,50 1.37 Monday. 2nd, 5P.M. Monday, 22nd, 500 P.3.
Tuesday.
rd, 11.00 A.AS.
Szechuca
Purnea
Hyades
Fourling Gregory Apcar Trading
Tuesday. Juday, Tuesday,
23rd, 20 TM. 23rd, 300 F',M.
Moji, Kobe, Yogona: Vieria B.C., and
Singapore, Penang and Calcutta
Kanila......
ARMY, SHANGHAI, NAOABARI, KOBE, YORG- HAMA, HONOLULU and SAN FRANCISCO
Supplantary mail on board up to the the fixed for departure of the mail. Extra Postage 10 cents)
SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, Yogouana, VICTORIA and VANCOUVER (B.C)........
"Erkore, do India via Tuticorir.....
Late Letters 11 to 11.30AM. Extra
Postage 10 centm.).
Darie
Cotton Mil-
Evo.
Hongkong International
Tls. 50 Tls. 37, sellers
$106, soliora
TIs. 15 Th. Jan King Mow... 14, 100 s. Kilgo
13.00 11. 180, seilers Boychee
$17, ellers
Dairy Farm......
Dogs and Wharves→→
Faham, B. & Co... The 100 H. & K. Wharf & U
H. & W. Dock
New Ainoy Dock....
Tis. 16
Sou $105, Boller,
!
$50 2013 Lies & buy.
161, Collers
$25 483, buyers
$10, $20.
S'hai & Wharf...Tis, 10) Tis. 197, sales Fothrick & Co., Geo.. ), Island ComPAL,
Houghtong & C. s Hongkong Electric ..
Doy Now,
1. L. Pauwny Hongkong Hoted Ca... Hongkong lee Co. ... Hoogkung Rope Conq
rd, 200 2.3.Ikong S. Waterboa
Wednesday, 24th,
Registratioù... 9.00 A.3. Letters
10,00 A.30
Wednesday, 24th,
Athenian ...
...... 10,00 A M.
Roon
Lettera posted it all the Pillar Boxes time for the first clearance will be meluded in this contract mail.)
Shanghai...
Kadai and Sandakan
Tientsin...
Manila.
Cebu and Iloilo..
Friedrich
Willemshafen,
Harbertshohu,
Matupi, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne...
EUROPE, &C. INDIA VIA TUTICORIN
(Lato Lottors 11.00 to 11.30 M. Extra
Postage 10 cents.)......
Lotters posted in all the Pillar Bozes in time for the first clearance will be included in this contract mail.)
SHANGHAI, NAGAraki,
Kone, YouOHAMA, VICTORIA and VANCOUVER. (B.C.)..
TO-DAY Sal, Hobold Furniture, &c., "Tha Don," Caste Steps, Mr. Gao, P. Lammert, 2 p.nr.
TO-MORROW.
Sule, Japanese Curios, Sales Rooms, Mr. V. I. Remedios, 2.30 p.m.
Prunusnade Convert. Kowloon Dowling Green Club. 1.45 p..
COMMERCIAL.
CLOSING QUOTATIONS
ON LONDON.----
18th May
elegraphic Transfer. 1/19% Lank Bilb, on demand
1/10)
Lank bills, at 30 days' sight....1, 10g Bank Bills, at 4 months Eight Credits, at 4 months' sight...1,10 Locumentary Bills, 4 months' sight1/11
AN PARIS.-
Bank Bills, on demand.237 Credits, at 4 months' sight...404
OX GERMANY.—
Credits, 60 days' sight.
193
On demand
ON NEW YORK.-
Bank Bills, on demand
ON FOMBAY
Tek graphio Transfer
141
Bank, or demand....
411
OR CALUUTTA.--
Iolegraphic Trenafer.
141
Kath, on demand.
J41
OK SHANGEAI*****
Bauk, at sight
..71
Private, 30 days' right.......
.72%
ON YOKOHAMA.-On demand
926
ON MANILA-On de aand-Peso9—924
OR SINGAPORE.-On demand........
ON BATAVIA-Uu dumand
ON HAPRONS-On demand
ON SAIGON-On demand
W
Bomure
Beung
Zojiru Katforg
Prian Sigismul
Erned Simulai
Empress of China?
Laure
Canton
Chink Fire..... China Traders Hongkong Fire....... North China........................
Yangtze ........
Registration... 9,00 AM. | Land and isuilding--
Lastars Wednesday, 24th,
Printed Matter and Sam. 10.00 A.M. Registration ... 10.00 A.M. (Registration, with late. fee of 10 cents, up to 10.15 A.M.) Letters
11.00 A.M. Wednesday, 24th, 3.00 .st. Thursday, 25th, - 8,00 AM. Friday, 26th, 2.00 .. Saturday. 27th, 11.00 A.M. Saturday, 27th, 3.00 PM. Tuesday, 30th, 10.00 ★.. Tuesday, 30th,
Printed Matter and Sam- ples 10,60) A.M. Registration... 10.00 A.M. Registration, with late tee of 10 cents, up to
10.45 AM J letters......... 11.00 .. Wednesday, 31st,
Printed Matter and Sam-
ples
10.00 A.M. Registration... 1000 AB. Registration, with late Ice of 10 cents, up to 10.30 AM.) Letters
RELATION
MERCHANT STEAMMKEN.
1100 M.M.
The str. Atholl loft Shanghai on the 16th May, .m., and is due here today, p.m.
The 0.8.5. & C.31. str. Hector loft Singapore | on the 15th May at pm, and is dus here to
morrow.
The CN. str. Changsho, from Australiau ports, left Masila ou the 18th May, and is due here on the 20th May, p., or 1st May, a.m.
The Indo-China str. Laieang, from Cafenita and the Straits. rt Singapore for this port on the 6th Bay L 13.01.
The Glen Line str. envirce, from London, &c, left Singapore on the 16th May, and is dus here on the 22nd May.
The Bucknall Linestr. Manicu, from London. &c., left Singapore on the 16th May, and is du. here on the 2nd May.
The Shire Line str. Monmouthshire left Singapore on the 17th May, and is dus bere va the 23rd May.
Hongkonglandine.
Humphrey'a Estate
Do. Newtonang Kowloon Land & Shanghai-Land West Point Building Mining-
Charbonnages Kaulus Philippine Co.......... Refineries
China sugar mummoj Luzna Sugar.io.İ. Steamship Companies China and Manila.. Douglas Steamship.
Canton
& 31 H Indo-China S.N. Ca. Shell Transpare Co
Do. Prefergaze....! Star Ferry
Do, New............ Shanghai & H. Dyeing South Chiu à, l'est..! Steam Laundry Cv....
Do. New...... Stores & Dispenaries! Campbell, M. & Co.! Powell & Co., W.. Watkins... Watson & Co., A.3. United Asbestos
Do. Founder.
$17, sellers 210 $100, nyers $10 *174, buy ora 11, boyers
$100, F220.
500 $145,
525
$2421 SU $151.
$10 $174, buyere
$60 || $305, buyers 8208. $25857, buyers Bau $200.
£51. Z. $100, $595, sellers
500 $100
$10 4 $13.
$100 $15, sullers.
ร่
930 | #30, inkea & sellers
50 TS 116.
$50 205, bruter
Fce. 200 SK.
18/10 4,sules & sellers
10$, ellers
$100 $224, seders $100 $274, buyers
$25 $21. $0 $34. $13.527 sales 410 $126, sales
£1 | 22%. 61, buyers £10) 18 106. $1015371, buyers
2525
SCU 500. $25 $23, baye. 8
$587- 8355, buyers
$10 $36.
$10 $11, selters
$10 $8, sollers
$134, buyers || $13, bu; ins
$10:
$1 $9.
Sio $180.
VERNON & SMITH, Erokers.
HONGKONG TIDE TABLE.
From 19th to the 20th May.
To correct Zone Time add 23 miu, and 18 ecc.
buat WATER.
a
Hongkong
Hop Tire.
Bolght.
التوري
LOW WATE
Hongkon MEAN ILDS.
b. m
1
M1
1 tid
11 2 0
561.
20 10
1904
$40, 21
19
7
3 17
An
13
0 14
LII
AJ 11 1 it
th 11 1
bd.
L
11
11 6th
T24
出
USJ a
The P. & A. str. Aragonia left Purtland (Or.) on the 20th April, and is due here on the 24th Fe Mlay.
The str. Daghestan left New York on the 29th Marcb, and it due bere ou the 29th May.
The Boston Tow Beat Co.'s str. Lyre arrived at Yokuname on the 5th April
The Barber Line str. Shimoga left New York on the 18th April.
STEAMERS PASSED THE CANAL. April5th-Benlarig. Monmouthshire, Hector, Scottiak, Bonarch, Aberlour, Manicu, Daghestan, Oldhamia, Tannenfels, Zambesi. 28th--Albenga, Hysan, Palma, Malarea, Wilhelmina. May Tad -Autenor, Zielen, Priam. Sth-Prina Henrich, Kolpino, Caledonien, Glaucus, 9th-Ambria, 51pc.p.m. Imerie, Merionethshire, Manila, Oopack, Shi 12th-Machaon, Suevin, mosa, Goldmoutů. 14p..pm. Sithonia. 16th-Bengloe, Darmstadt, Maragon, 14p.c.pm. Jaen, Biderold, Prinz Eitel Friedrich.
ARRIVALS AT HOME. ON BANGKOK-Cn demand...........61
May 12th-Achilles, Malacca. 16th Tonkin, Sovanzione, Bank's Baying Rate...10.50
......55
Stanley, Richmond Castle. GOLD LEAF, 100 fine, per tack
264
BAR SILVER, der of
OPIUM,
19th May. Quotations are: Allow's net to I catty.
......81130 to
per piou! Malwa Now Mains Old... 21180 to Maiwn Older ......31240 to Malwa V. Old......$1320 to Parsian fins quality $1000 to Persiah extra fine..81020 to Patna Now.....1115 to to Paiza Old....3- Benares Now $10:5 to Benures Old.........$ -
to
per chest.
VESSELS EXPECTED.
THE AMERICAN MAIL
4
The P.M. str. Manchuria loft Kobe for this port ri Nagasaki and Shanghai on the 16th Aisy, at daylight, and is due here on the 3rd
May.
THE GEHNAN MAIL
PASSENGERS. ARRIVED.
ח
Etely.
HONGKONG METEOROLOGICAL
REGISTER.
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES
S.S.POLYNESIEN." COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE.
"NONSIGNEES of Cargo from Louion exe.s.
Dosphore, from Havre ex 9.8. Dordogne, in connection with shore Stammers are hereby informed that their Goode, with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risks into the Go. downs of the Hongkong Kuwloon Wharf and Godown Co., L., at Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after lauding,
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless intituation is received from the Consigncon belom Noos, To-DAY, requesting it to be landed here,
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Curlersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed after Tuesday, the 3rd May, at Nuor, will be subject to rent and landing charges,
All claims must bo sunt in to me on or before the 23rd May, or they will not be racoruised.
All damaged packages will be examivel on Tuesday, the 23rd May, at 3 P.M.
No Fire Insurance las boon effected.
G. CHAMPEAUX, A gent. Hangkong, 16th May, 1905.
BOSTON TOWBOAT COMPANY. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. STEAMSHIP "HYADES,"
(2
FROM TACOMA, VICTORIA, YOKO- HAMA, KOBE, MOJI, SHANGHAI AND MANILA.
THE above Steamer having arrived, Cou- THE
signees of Carge are hereby requested to Bend in their Bill of Lading for countersigna tare and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be loaded and stored at Consigness' risk Bud expense.
No Fire Insurance will be affected by us in any case whatever.
DODWELL & CO., LD.,
Agents.
Hoagkong, 16th May, 1905. FROM ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, PENANG AND SINGAPORE. THE Stearnship
3
"HELENE MENZELL," Captain Auer, having arrived from the above ports. Consignees of Cargo are lareby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for counter. signature by the Undersigned and to take im mediate delivery of their goods from alongside. Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless given before To-DAY. notice to the contrary
Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Límit ed, and stored at Consignees' risk and expense All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here after which date they cannot be recognised.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowas, and all Goods rensining andelivered after the 24th May. will be subject
to rent.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be extstined on the 24th May, at 3 P.M..
No Fire Insurance Las been effected.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office.
1210
Hongkoog, 17th May, 1905.
"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, 8.8. "BENLOMOND," FROM ANTWERP. LONDON AND STRAITS.
ONSIGNEES of Cargo are heroby inform
ed that sil Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, whenca andjar from the wharves delivery may be obtained;
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods undelivered after the 24th inst., will be subject to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be pre- souled to the Undersigned on or before the 31st inst, or they will not be recognised.
All broken, chafod, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godewus, where they will be examined on the 23rd inst, st 11 AM.
efected No Fire Insurance has been Bille of Lading will be mountersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.. Agents. .1905.
[1241 Hongkong, 17th May, FROM HAMBURG, BREMEN, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
Hongkong. Observatory, 18th, May.THE HAL. Steamship
Pretion Day Ou Date c
4.
IU Atu.
B
29.80
29.01
On Dusc at po. 29.82
Rain.
Wind Direction Force.... Weather
Temperature.... Humidity.........
81
$2
84
70
25
Fi
SE
SE
WSW
Highest open air temperaturo on 17th. Lowest open air Temperature on 17th
76
MRABER. FALCONEZ & Co's REGISTER, 18th May. Barometer A...,20.87 Therm (Wetbulb) 9 AM.77 Barometer F....23.55 Therm. (Wetbulb) 1.1.77 Barometer 4.21...29.79 Therm.(Wetbulb) 4.77 The mom, 9.... 81 Therm, Maxiurat Thermoix, i F. 83 Therm. Minimum over
night Thermom. 4 P.M... B-§
WHITE HORSE CELLAR
WHISKY.
Per Bengal. for Hongkong from London, Lieut. F. E. Lynch, Capt. and Mrs. Prior, Messrs. Blackburn and Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. Ogilvie and 2 children, Mr. Bird, Mr. and Miss Henter, and Mr. H. A. Stewart, from Mar- seilles, Mr. J. P. Silva sad 2 Misses Silva; from Gibraltar, Mr. F. Moozies and child, from Boas- bay, Mr. and Miss Costa, Mrs. H. A. Cooper, aud Mr, B. Tareporewala: from Colombo, Rev. Caros Margaachis: from Singapors, Moura. Perpetuo, Mendes, and Hardy Gillard, Surgeon Jones, Asst. Paymaster Jones, Sub-Lieuts, P. A. Shepherd, H. Backley, and E. Gore Langton, Engr. H. F. Baker, and Capt. Roberts: for Shanghai from London, Mr. C. Weir and Sergt. Major Brooks, from Singapore, Mr. PER Case Orlish, Mr. Woolfe, Mrs. Schpondle, and Mr. Lamb: for Yokohama from London, Mr. Cuth- bertson from Brindisi, Mr. Sharratt.
Per Athenian, from Vancouver, Mr. D. C. McDougall, Mes, F. W. Southoonibe, and Mrs.
The I.G.M. str. Zieten left Colombie on the 13th May, p.m., and may be expected here on F. E. Cameron; from Yokohama, Mrs. L. Parker, Col. D. Coruman, Mr. F.D. Coramao, Capt. and Wednesday, the 24th May.
The 1.G.M. str. Willehad left Sydney on Mrs. C. J. French, Miss French, Capt. and Mr. Misses O and A. Gray, Mrs. Saturday at 4 p.m., and may be expreted berechter, Capland Mrs. Gravesand 2 children,
Gray Mr. H. Lewis, Mrs. E. M. Lewis and 2 children: The C.P.R. str. Empress of China arrived at Mrs. C. B. Hardin, Miss V. Hardin. Afr. Chas, Nagasaki at 7.30 a. on Thursday, the 18th Keller, Mrs. W. S. McBroom, and Lient. W.V
on Monday, the 5th June.
THE CANADIAN MAIL
biny, and left again at 3 pm. came day for Stangbei, where she is due to arrive at I am ru Saisrday, the 2015 May.
The White Horse Cellar
PRICE
PRICE
OF
1 Doz.
$14.00
Lusk; from Nagasaki, Mrs. W. L. Forester LANE, from Shanghai, Messrs. L. M. McDermotte, C. Telford, and T. M. Burrough.
Edinburgh
THE NOTED BRAND
OF THE
..7G
PER CASE
OLD COACHING DAYS. SOLE AGENTS:
OF
1 D47.
$14,00
CRAWFORD & CO. Hongkong, 6th April, 1905,
[92
"BRISGAVIA," Captain Bees, having arrived from the abore porte, Consignes 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 alcagside.
Optional Carge will be forwarded unlees notice to the contrary ha given before TO-DAY. Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Wharf and Godown Company Kowloop Limited, and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here after which date they cannot be recognised.
No Claims will be admitted after the Good have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 24th May, will be subject to rent.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goode are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 24th May, at 3 P.M.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,
Hongkong Office. Hongkong, 17th May, 1905.
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.
[1229
THE NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA we
THE
prepared, during suspension of their
Trans-Pacific Berrios and until farther notice to book cargo and issue Bills of Lading to SEATTLE, WASH., VICTORIA, B.C, and PACIFIC COAST PORTS, also to OVER. LAND POINTS in the UNITED STATES And CANADA in connection with the GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY from SEATTLE as hitherto, by the steamers of the NORTHERN FACIFIC S.B.CO., BOSTON STEAMSHIP and TOWBOAT CO'S, OCHAN 8.8. CO. and CHINA MUTUAL S.N. CO.
For Further Particulars, apply at the Company's Local Branch Offce in Prince's Building, First Floor, Chater Road,
A. 8. MIHARA, Manager. Hongkong, 20th May, 1904.
CANTON, MACAO HONGKONG,
WEST RIVER STEAMERS.
&
JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONG KONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LD., AND THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LO
HONGKONG-CANTON LINE,
8.8. "HONAM," 2,353 tous, Captain H. D. Jones, 8.8. POWAN, 2,333 tuns, Captain E. D. Thoras. B.S. FATSHAN," 2.200 lous, Captain W. A. Valentine. 8.S. HANKOW," 3,073 tous, Captain C. V. Lloyd, 9.8.KINSHAN," 1995 tons, Captain J. J. Lossius.
(Saturday xcopted), Departures from Hongkong to Canton daily at 8.30a.m. (Bunday excepted), 9 p.m. and 1630 p.ru. Departures from Canton to Hongkong daily at 5.30 am, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. (Sunday exceptodi.
Thess Steamers, carrying His Majesty's Mails, are the largest and fustest on the River Special attention is drawn to their Superior Saloon and Cabin Accommodation SERVICE OF THE HÔNGKONG, CANPON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LD HONGKONG-MACAO LINE.
8.S." HEUNGSHAN," 1,998 tons, Captain W. E, Clarke.
Departures from Hongkong to Macao on weekdays about 2 p.. (3oo Special Summer Time table) Dopartures on Sundays at Noou, Departures from Macsa to Hongkong daily at 8 am. Cheap Excursions on Sundays per s... “HONAM" leasing Hongkong at 9 A.3. and returning from Macao at 7 1.1. CANTON-MACAO LINE.
9.9. "LUNGSHAN," 219 tone, Captain T Hamlin.
This Steamer leaves Canton for Macio every Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday at 8.30 a.m. and leaves Macao for Canton overy Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Sa..
JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LD, THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LD. AND THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LD.
CANTON-WUCHOW LINE.
8.8.SAINAM, 588 tons, Captain J. Willox.
8.8. FANNING," 569 tons, Captain C. Butchart.
One of the shove Steamers loaves Canton for Wuebow every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 8.30 am, and the other leares Wuchow for Canton on the same days at 9.30a.m.. Round trips take about 5 days. These vessels have Superior Cabin Accommodation and are lighted throughout by electricity.
Further particulars may be obtained at the Office of the
HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LD.
18, Bank Buildings, Queen's Road Central (opposite the Hongkong Botal),
Or of BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agenta, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LD.
17
HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S SHIPS IN THE CHINA SQUADRON.
Alacrity, despatch-host, 1,700 tons, 10 guns,
3,000h.p., Com. R. M. Harbord, Hongkong Albion, battleship, 12,959 tons, 16 gune, Capt.
Fremantle, Hongkong. Amphitrite, let alass cruiser. 11,000 tons, 18,000 hp, Capt. Charles Windham, C.V.O., Singapore Andromeds, cruiser, 12,500 tons, Capt. Nelson
Ommanney, Mirs Bay
Astraes, 2nd class ernisor, 4,360 tons, 18 guns,
7,000 i,b.p., Captain Lionel G. Tafaeli, Shangbai
Bonaventure, 2nd class oraiser, 4560 tons, 10 7000 ih.p, Capt. H. H. Torlesse, Hongkong
Centurion, battleship, 10,500 tons, Capt. Fegou,
Mirs Bay
Diadem, Ist class craisor, 11,000 toza, 18,000 l.p.,
Capt. H. W. Earory, en route Singapuro Fame, torpedo boat destroyer, 360 tons, 6 guns, 5.700 h.p., I isut.-Comdr. Stevenson, Hong. kong
Glory, battleship, 12,950 tons, 16 guns, 13,500 h.p., Capt Hon. W. G. Stopford, Mies Bay Handy, torpedo-boat destroyer, 260 tons, 6 gun:,
4,000 h.p., in reserve
Hart, torpedo-bost destroyer, 260 tons, 6 ans, 4000 hp, Lieut.-Comdr. Richards, Hong- kong
Heels, special torpedo vessel, 6400 tons, 2400
b.p., Capt. E. F. R. Charlton, Hongkong Hogne, cruiser, 12,000 tone, Captain Shortland,
Hongkong
Humber, storeship, 1,640 tons, Comtr. P. M.
Riadore, Hongkong Iphigenia, 2nd class cruiser, 3,600 tons, Capt.
Fawohner, Singapore Janus, torpedo-host destroyer, 280 tons, 6 guns,
3,900 h.p., in rearve, Hongkong Kineba, river gmboat, 231 tons, Lieut.-Comdr.
E. V. FR. Dugmore, on Yangtsze Moorhen river gunboat, 180 tons, 2 gua
Liaut. Condr, F. B. Noble, West River Ocean, battleship, 12,950 tons, 16 guns, 18,500
i.h.p., Captain Greet, U.M.G., Mirs Bay Otter, torpedo-boat destroyer, 350 tons, in
reserve
Rambler, surveying-ship, 583 tens, Comdr.
Char. E. Monro, Hongkong Robin, river gunboat, 35 tons, 2 guns, 240 .p., Lieat-Comdr. Vangban, West River Sandpiper, river gunboat, 85 tons, 2 gana, &
ú.p., Lieut.-Comdr. H.T.Atlay, Hongkong Sirins, 2nd class craiser, 3,600 tons, Capt. C. H.
H. Moore, Weibaiwei Snipe, river gun-boat, 85 tons, 2 guns, 240 b.p. Lient-Comdr. Ernest W. G. Davidson, on Yangtaze
Sutlej, 1st class cruiser, 12,000 tome, 21,000 i. p.,
Capt. Wm. L. Grant, Bingapore Taku, torpado-boat destroyer, 250 tus, 6 gun
5,600 b.p., Hongkong
Tamar, receiving ship, 4,600 to 6 guns,
Commodore C. G. Disken, at Hongkong Teal, river gunbost, 180 tons, 2 guns, Lieut..
Comdr. Beuretan, on Yangtsre
Lieut.-
Thetis, cruiser, 3,400 tons, Capt. J. C. A.
Wilkinson, Singapore Vengeance, battleship, 12,950 tons, 12 gunt,
18,500 1.2.p., Singapore Virago, torpedo-boat destroyer, 360 tons, Comdr. J. A. Gregory, Hongkong. Woodcock, gunboat. 150 tons, 2 guns, 550 h.p. Lient. Comdr. Hugh Somerville, Yangtse Woodlark, gunboat, 150 tons, 2 guns, 550 h.p.,
Lient-Comdr. J. F. Knox, Yangtse Waterwitch, surveying ship, 6:0 tons, 450 i.h.p.,
Comdr, A. W. Glennie, Hongkong
Whiting, torpedo-bout destroyer, 350 tons, 6 gans, 5,000 bp Lieut, Comdr. C. B. L. Thotuss, Hongkong
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