INTIMATION
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27rн, 1906,
Shanghai contemporary remarks that pro- vision is made for five Inspectors of Consulates to rank as Coneuls-General. The value of this provision of experienced Inspectors is obvious. We can recall n
The Japan Times says that the leading TELEGRAMS.Į merbsts of the new Italian Cabinet are:- Promier and Minister of the Interior, Baron Guitia diui; and Minister of Finance, M. Sounios; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Count
Luzzatti. The portfolios of War and the Navy
A. S. WATSON & CO., clerical. gentleman being seat out here as remain puchanged.
LIMITED.
ESTABLISHED
ABLISHED A.D. 1841.
WINE &
Inspector of Consulates, because he was the incumbent of a church in Washington, and a personal friend of the then President, and wanted a trip round the world. His visit to Shanghai was made very pleasant for him, but his report to his Government was SPIRITply worthless. All Consular fees are
MERCHANTS.
IMPORTERS, BLENDERS
AND BOTTLERS.
ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.
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& CO., REIMS.
VIN BROT: AND VERY DRY.
Per Case 1 doz, Quaris .......
Per Case 2 doz. Pinta
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$59.09
$53.00
alolished, and all officials are placed ca salary, Consuls who are niso lawyers will bo forbidden to receive fecs for legal work they may do. The grade of Commercial Agent is abolislaul. No person not an Americaueitizon will to employed as Consular clerk where the salary amounts to $1,000 gold. Power is given to the President to transfer Cousuls-Ceneral and Consuls within the same grade. There are
Return of visitors to the City Hall Library and Muscum for the week ending Feb. 25th sons that of non-Clause there were 253 to the Library and 34 to the Musoum; and of Chinese 110 to the former and 3,150 is the latter. The Library was, therefore, neud by 300 persons, and the Museum by 3,853.
[RECTER'S SERVICE.]
FRANCE AND GERMANY.........
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.
years one is liable to become over confident an à get rathor lavish in uzpenditure, both temporary and permanent. over behaves us to restrict appenditure, on- In bad times if more thau
The ordinary yearly meeting of shareholders, in this Company was hold at Queen's Buildings sistent with the maintenance of efficiency, and at noon yesterday. Sir Paul Chator prasided, in case such a policy might bara cucaped and there were also present-Hon. Mr. C. W the notice of the Board, I dnsion now to nego this upon their attention. Far be it from me to advocate low salaries, for instance, but rumour has it, with what truth-I dɔ not know,
Dickson, Mossrs. N. A. Siebs, E. Goetz, A. Hampt, H. P. White, D. E. Browa, G. H that Medburst, J. S. vac Buran, S. Silverstone
LONDON, February 24th. M. Rouvior, speaking in the Chamber concerning Morocco, emphasised France wants peace, but a peace with safeguarding of her dignity and rights.
THE UNITED STATES,
The first prize meating of the C. U. 9. R. A.
Loroos, Fabraory 24th. - The United States Secretary for War will be held on March 19th and following days. between March 26th and April 14th; army for maintaining the Mouros doctrine. The Hatton Cup will be competed for advocates the building up of an efficient entrie- close on March 15th. Teams must gire at least three days notice to the Honorary Secretary of the date on which they wish to compete,
The Nonfangpao stated that although the right to build a railway from Barwa to Toug ruch had been refused to the British Consul at Mergize, he bal sont engineers to surrey the,
BEITISH DOCKYARDS.
LONDON, Februnry 24th. The Admiralty have decided to adopt their predecessor's scheme, spending 42,000,000 in improving Portsmouth Dock
of
firestors), W. Wilson (seting chief manager), that in scris eases we are not reviving valuo T. J. Rosa (sacrotary), G. M. Bain. G. for salaries paid. I earnestly draw the Board's do Champsaur, H. F. Carmishnol, A. Denison, attention to this question,, as well as to the W. C. Jack, J. J. Leiria, Lo Choung-Shiu, apparently uzuocemarily large stook JB. Michael, S. H. Michael, S. J. Michael materials carried, and it will be satisfactory to E. J. Moses, W. Parlane, P. H, Rolfe, F.know that there and all-like matters hago the; Wills and Captains A. Tillett and K. U-Board. I hope that the outcome of improve- Stinger, M. Stewart, H P. Smith, E. Cosustaut, careful and thorough scrutiny of the sworth.
The Seerotary having read the notice con-holders not in words and bopstal prophecies monte will be gradually shown to the share- sexing the meeting, the CHAIRMAN said: in tangible rvanits. Gentlemen. The report and statement of The CHAIRMAN Any other accounts having toon ia your Imodis for some gentlemen? There being no further remarks, remarks, days, I will, with your permission, following I beg to propoes that the report and accounts, our usual course, take there as raid. The net as prosented, be accepted. profits for the half year ending 31st December 1005, amount to $171,619,87 as compared with I had intended to compliment the directors and 1904, a falling off which I am sure we all, and after the confession on the part of Mr. and $370,159.03 for the corresponding period of afairs have been managed during the past year,
Mr. BAIN-Mr. Chairman,and Gentlemen,-
to be several grades of Commul-General, route, and ignored all protesta in the matter. I yard, and enabling it to deal with the $328,20151 for the first six months of the year, yourself upon the way in which the Company's with salaries ranging from $12,000 to $3,000 The Viceroy of Yan-Kuni had approached the Waiwapu, who had laid the matter before the British Minister.
(all these salaries are, of course, in gold). London and Paris are alone in the first grade with $12,000, and Berlin, Hongkong, Havana, Hamburg, Rio de Jaseiro, and Shanghai are in the second grade, with $8,000. Seoul and Tientsia are in the fourth grade with $5,500; Chefoo, Hankow,
Mulden and Newchwang in the fifth grade
with $4,500. Liverpool stands alone in the first gule of Consuls, with $8,000;
Manchester alone in the second grade with
$6,000; Amoy and Fonchow in the fourth grade with 95,000. There are two other grades of Consul-General, with salaries ranging from $3,500 to $3,000, and six other grades of Consul, with salaries ranging from $4,000 to $2,000. The doings of a few black sheep in the American Consular service have, not quite furly perhaps, made the whole thing a byword, in the Far East, at any rate; and all because these men, always underpaid, were placed in situations exposed to constant templation.
With proper remuneration and no fees or other WATSON & CO.. unchecked business undertakings, and with a reasonable hope of fixed tenure and pro- LIMITED,
motion, there would soon be an end of the nods and winks so often visible in discus- sions of the service. It appears, however,
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BIRTHS.
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On Fernary 17th, at Kobo, the wife of Wx B. Law, of a daughter (prematurely).
On February 18th, at Shanghai, the wife of H. VON RUCKE, of a daughter.
On February 19th, at Shanghai, the wife of W, BRUCE HOSENT, of a
of a daughter.
On February 21st, at Shanghai, the wife of M. Bansuris, of a daughter.
MARRIAGE.
On January 4th, standen, South Carolina, ELIZABETH CAPERS Year, and the Rev. FALME Closer De Bose, of the South Presbyterian Mig- sion, Soo-how.
DEATHS.
On February 16th, at Shanghai, Maute, wife of W. J. Howert, 1. M. Customs, Shanghai.
On February 16th, at Shanghai, Thomas P. ne Camros, aged 66 years.
On February 18th, at Shanghai, HABUY JOHN HASTABROOK, Basistant accounturt, Shanghai- Nanking Bailway, agod 28 years.
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The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, FERRUARY 27TH, 1906.
that the American authorities do not like a man to take a position for life.
It is reported that u German Consulate will shortly by established at Moji.
Arehulencon H. MeC. E. Price, of Osaka, lue town appointed to the new Bishopric of Fukien.
A 15,0-ton steamer is being built at the Mitsu Hishi Dockyard, Nagasaki, for the
T.K. K.
The Chinese Foreign Office has been much exorcised by the presence of a British gunboat in the Poyang Lake.
It is reported that Mr. Hayashi, from Seoul, will go to Peking us Minister, aud Mr. Uchida, now at Peking, to Vienna..
The Royal Easitary Institute has no lecture until Friday, when Mr. F. Browns will talk ab ut. "Properties of matter and the mechanical powers."
Dr. Kruger will be "at home" to-day at the German Cousalaio in honour of the celebration
It is reported from. Peking that notwith, standing the repeated petitions on the part of the Auhui provincial gentry to the Foreign collation of Sir J. Lister Kaye's Tungsbau Office and Board of Trade demanding the cas concussion, on the ground of lapse of time, the
-
Central Government in Peking las consented
to grant a delay of two months in order to give the concessionaire time to start work on the
nino.
liggest battleships of the Dreadnought type.
[N.-C. Daily News Service] THE GARTER MISSION AT TOKYO
Tokyo, February 20th. Prince Arisngawa's dianer took place last aight.
Order of the Garter took place this morning "The Investiture of His Majesty with the
with marked courtesies.
on the Princes of the Blood,
Bourd has axercised an exceedingly wise disore- tion in the distribution of profits that have been made, and that the profits made have boon woader- fully good considering everything all round,
for what it has dons. It is all very well to Instead of sovero criticism, or criticism of almost any kind, the Board deserves the greatest credit
business and not doing that, but this soms to be blame the Roard for not doing this, not getting simply out of thquestion. Thilean year is a lean year, and noefferts on the partof even the leading man on the Board could change that; there has been a lean year in other places besides this.
greatly deplore. To this sum must be added | Michael, and your own explanation, I feel the sum of $501,332,27, the balance brought inclined to emphasise that I consider that the forward from last accent, and, after deducting directors' and auditors' fees, we have available for appropriation the sum of $662,232.10, which so your directors propers, subject to your
per share, absorbing $300,000, and to carry for concurrence, to deal with as follows:-To pay a dividend for the half-year of 12 per cent, or 36,
Kasumigaki Palace and tiffioed with Prince while, as I have already said, we must all dep Jure The Emperor afterwards called at the ward the balance, 362,232.10, to a new account, Arthur, who subsequently paid a series of calls so poor a result for the past six months, it was, The State grand dinner was followed by three Fou will recolteut, to realadowed to some extent The fifth annual meeting of the Association classical performances.
iu my speech to you from this chair in August of Lancastrians in Chius was held at the
The Emperor has bestowed on Prince Arthur Insty when I said I was afraid from various Chamber of Commerce Room, Shanghai, nu
the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Chry-causes we could not look for any substantial However, I should like to call attention to the February 20th. Mr. Cecil Holliday in the chair. Edward Seymour, and General vir Thomas improvement in the immediate future, and it is peculiar condition which forces itself on my
santhemum; on Lord Redesdale, Admiral Sir
W. A. Bolton Hon. Sec. Mr. J. Trask Hon-Sun on Col. Arthur Davidson the 8-cond then referred to continued throughout the is a class or section of shareholders who com- Mr. H. W. Pilcher was elected President, Mr. Kelly-Kenny, the Grand Order of the Rising to be regretted that the depression in business wind that the Board has done right. Thero. Treas, and a committee composed of Mesere. Wyndhans and Mr. M. W. Lampson, the pairing months of the past year. Happily plain of the smellaess of the divident; there is
Order of the Sacred Treasure; and no Capt. W. J. B. Carter, J. Ker foot, P. Crighton, W.
Fourth Order of the Rising Sun.
since we last met, the peas e between Russia and K. Stanion, C. Holliday, and C. W. Beswick.
Takyo, February 21st, It was decided to hold the annual soirés as
Japan then looked forward to has become Admiral Yamugats, Marshal Oyama, and usual in the Masonic Hall.
Adiral Togo have been invested with the accomplished and the improvement in our busi. Order of Merit, which has not hitherto buen confideally expooted to result therefrom conferred upon foreigners.
will, I trust, have become apparent before I foreign Ministers, attachés, and Japanoas digni- have not been idle in cur efforts to already
Prince Arthur received this morning the have occasion to again aldress you, taries, and afterwards as present at a brilliant"
We lunebeon party given by General Toraneti (Minister for War).
A paper to be read before the Royal Asiatic Society on Feb. 22nd on “ The Chinese Banking Systom in Shanghai" was, says tho N.-O. Daily News, the first discussion of this topic to be presented at a public meeting in Shanghai The paper was to discuss the different class of banks, their local entrol, the responsibility of barkers, the method in determining the value of various tools, The Vice-President of the
Society, Mr. H. B. Morse, was to take the
chair.
FIRE
another section which complains of the large- ness of the dividend, That forces me le the conclusion that the Board bas selected the happy medium, and in its wise discretion bag
other thing I should like to caf! attention to, doue the best thing in the interests of the solid and boni fide lavestors of the Company. One that is the wisdom of this Board, as shown
interest you have taken in the Company-the in re-electing yourself, Mc. Chairman, for another term of office (applauss. All kuow the enormous amount of labour and trouble you have
about as well, in the wish that you shall continue of us agree, not only those present, but those also, taken su its behalf-and I think that everyoun
which you have given so lng on our behalf for a long time to come the same good service (upplanse). With these few remarks, gentle. men, I have much pleasure in seconding the motion for the adoption of the report and the passing of the accounts as placed before na,
The motion was carried.
secure a share of the work to be done A DYNAMITE-LADEN STEAMER ON modsto their battleship Crewitch we have in vastels of the Russian Navy, but owing to our No. 1 Dock being unable to JUDDIA-
go far obtained no work for them worth
Minnesota and Dakoto, which were obliged to mentioning, And from this gentlemen, I regret to my we lost the steamers
Singaporu arrived at Yokulums this afterzoon
Tokyo, February 1st. The Austrian str. Kobe (2,923 tous net) from with dynamite in her third hold and manure The lotting by public au ciion of two lots of prior to the arrival of the cassol in port, prob- ships docked during the last six maths shows in her fourth. The wants had caught fire to Japan to be docked. The touage of Crown land was conducted at the Public Worksably owing to the change of climate. The a slight fulling off of som: 290 tons, the figures spreading and the dynamite was landed intact. Lefel is closed to prevent the fire from for merchant vessels stand at 458,312 tons as against 392,731 for the last half year, and for war vossals 29,139 as against 45,000; of this latter only some 3,013 tons represent foreign -men-of-war, hat I hope that in this connection wo shall ens a considncablo Improvemo nt during
Department yesterday afternoon. The first lot, Peng Chan Farm Lot No. 1, situated at Pen g Chau Island, and consisting of an area of about 45 acres, was purchased by Mr. P. W. Geldring (Messes Bralton, Heft and Goldring) for $820,
Under the heading, "China should be Warned." the Japan Times discusses the China for the Chinese" movement, and concludes by saying-Chins must hare learned a great deal from the recent war to assure herself of the bright hopes of regener. favourable to Japan, China should try to ation. But if the remits of the war were understand how we have attained them. Lut the leading men of Ching a udy the history of half-century of mortified pride, baroing Japan for the last fifty years Ours has been a indignation firmly restrained, humiliation patiently endured, patience forcibly cultivated,
THE ANTI-FOREIGN SENTIENT IN
CHINA.
Tokyo, February 20th,
FOREIGN INFLUENCES IN
KUANGSI
Kuangsi are endoarauring to counteract Froach The high officials and native geutry of iuuenes in the provines by opening mines sad constructing railways with their own capital.
Sir Ernest Satow is urging the Waiwupa to make Nanningfo, Kungsi, an open port. It arbitrary action by France. is believed that this also is a precaution against
steamery
We
The CHAIRMAN-The directors will pay da consideration to the remarks of Mr. Michael, as they always have done.
Mr. SALINGEE proposed that the Hon. Mr. C. W, Dickson and Messra, G. H. Madhurst and S. Silverstone be elected to the Board of Directore.
Mr. PARLANE seconded, and the motion was carried.
Mr. MICHAEL-If I am in order I would like The second lot, Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1 not anticipate any immediato outbreak, but in the current six months, as we have now on our
In a communiqué Japan states that she does
to say that I think Mr. Bin hay misunderstood situated at Austin Avenue, Kowloon, fell to view of the dangerous consequences of an anti-oks four Ameriese battleships, and with the for ut bringing business. My version was me in saying that we are blaming the directora the original applicant, Mr. F. Blubek, for $7,633 foreign sentiment she wars China of the rasumption of trade with this port by Japanes that we should ask the directors for retrench. an advance of $20 on the upset price.
urgent necessity of its suppression
may reasonably expect us ment to suit the times. Wo are quite contented iuursased share of the merchant shipping. The with our fate with regard to business, and new work in the shipbuilding yard referred to
cannot ask the direstore to bring us any mors. torily, we have completed and delivered the n my last spe wh has been carried on satisfac-
three lige steel slaai waterboate, a steel water bargo for the U. E. Government at Masila, two large wooden lighters for local use and two small steam tugs for service at neighbouring porls. The large starter for the Yangtza trarle and the argo lighter for Bangkok, are THE THEATRE.
making good progress, and we have recently secured an order for twelve large wooden sparkle and dash, held a large audience in the for steel work for the Hongkong Milling Co. and E. Gosts to the Board of Directors. Agraed Captain TILLETT proposed, and Mr. WILKS Pantomime with all its charm of colour, lighters which, together with varions contrecta secunded, the re-election of Messrs. H. P. White best of humour last night at the Theatre Roya!, cast-iron columns, etc., for new buildings help to enjoyable entertainment Baudman's Company was seen and heard at to keep our works profitably employed. This is best in "Aladdin." Certainly a
It was proposed by Captain UNSWORTH, work of installing the electric drive in the saw seconded by Mr. LEIRIA, and carried, that thau the many mill is still in progress and will be completed Messra, T. Arnold and H. U. Jeffries bo capable artistes provided has not been offered daring the presont half-year on chorosas were decidedly attractive, the per- af Hongkong audience for some time. The from home of the motors, and we have now
the arrival re-appointed auditors.
The CHAIRMAN-That is all the business, formers more so, and the principals supplied The earnings of our dredger Caatna Bizet to-morrow.
on order as improved planer and & now lathe.goutlemen. Dividend warrants will be ready jaded could appreciate. The best compliment we had iu view for her on the completion of hor feast of wit and humour which even the meat are small; the employment which I told you wa that could be paid the company is to see those work at Canton having failed of arrangement. who bave seen them onos eager for a repetition The value of materials on hand has increased of the experience.
during the period now uuder review by some $150,000, mostly for the now Yangtze stomer now building and other contracts. Gautlenion, with nothing farthor to remark, before moving the adoption of the roport and wecounts as presented, I shall be pleased to auswer to the best of my ability any questions, you may have
of the silver wedding of Their Sereas High-a studied policy of conciliation carefully negues, the Emperor and Empress of Germany.
The annual report and balaxeo sheet of the Hongzong Odd Volumes' Society, to be present- ed at the enuual meeting to be held on Friday next, shows a balance in bank of $317.36.
In Poking diplomatic cizoles there is much indignation that Russis has refused almost all the Chinese proposals while herself making unreasonable demands, with no regard to the Treaty of Portsmouth.
The Norfangpu fales that the Japanese
Ir appears that we are shortly to see much desired and long necessary improvements in the American Consular Service. Latest Minister, replying to the Waiwapa, says tho advices state that the first reform Bill in timber being falled in Fengtion province is troduced by Senator Loper is likely, with required for building barracks, and as soon as certain accepted amendments, to become sufficient is procured for that purpose no more the law of the United States. There is to will be felleil, "
5.30 p.m.
For the week ending Feb. 24th the plague return was twelve fatal cases, all Chinese from Canton. In the next two days, another caso was recorded, making the total 29, During the week there were 14 asses of smallpox, two European and twelve Chinese. Canton seat one of the latter.
forvat policy, always unga and straight- constant spirit of self-improroment."
always maintained by the ever- HONGKONG VOLUNTEER RESERVE
ASSOCIATION.
There was a very good attendanch of members the 200 yards rauge at King's Park on Saturday and Sunday last, to take part in the shooting was done, Mr. J. C. Gow winning the closing shoots of February. Some very good Pool with score of 67 from scratch,
Below are the principal scoces H. T. Richanleon 70 W. T. Edwards... W. J. Sauncers 78. A. Joseph..... W. D. Braidwood ...69 W. Dobbs C. J. Alle
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J. C. Gow (Sex.) D. J. Mackenzio......
A. Bloway...... Dr. Marfuriano
J. N. Jones...
W. H. T. Davis
T. P. Cochrane
e. Glover 07 J. Whittall
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67 P. L. Miller
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7 E. W. Terrus... Co
67 G. Ziehardeon ...... (4)
GJ. Moines. 39
66 Wodehoung (Scr.)... 58
Melahin......... 6 J.J. Stabbings 58
WC. Humphreys... 65 C.H. W. Kew
Sir FT. Piggott. 84 J. H. Underwool... 38
F. Philpott 64 J. Hurston
W. Mckay
R. H. King.....
J. T. Dingles
S. H. Michael
J. H. Pigeon (Ser)
G. K. Haxtort J. C. Feler
64 B. A. Hewett......
01 A.. Gubbay.
& W. Stewart..
03
...... 69
A. G. Newington
Hon. G. Stewart
Bajuka
53
£8
55
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63 V. Daniel A. W. J Watz 63 1. Gibl H. W. Frator .......63 W. foodfellow... Dr. W. B. A. Moore #3 L. G, Eira J. S. Lewingdon
......... 52 ... 42 3. H. Wakeman 51 A. Moir..
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DIVIDENDS.
more
The following dividend sunouncements are from the N.-C. Daily News.
POLICE COURT.
Monday, February 26th..
BEFORE MR. F. A. HAZELAND (FIEST POLICE MAGISTRATE).
LARCENY.
with stealing three pigeons and 5 lb of Manila A. Lareer, of the s.s. Ellesbek, was charged rope from the sirip.
The defondant said he took the pigeons, bat brought than back; he knew nothing about the
rope.
The report for 1905 of the Shanghai Gas Co., Ltd, whose enpital is Tla. 800.000, shows a to put divisible balance, after the payment in July last of an interim dividend of 7 per cent, oftions to ask, but at this juncture I think it is paid off, but as ho had no money coming to
Tie. 148,263. It is proposed to pay a final dividend of 7 per cent., making 14 per cent for
the year. пла и боле 3
renewals
Mr. MICHAEL-I had a few important ques-
It is
The Captain said the defendant wished to be
The case was remanded to enable the police to make inquiries,
better to refrain. I will entent myself by him, this could not be done. As suo se the Tis. 37,346 for depreciation, to place the eam call the attention of the Board to theu.
per cent, to write off making a few `n remarks, and would earnestly, drink.
mau got a pony in his pocket, he spent it ou of Tl.. 20,000 to depreciation and account, raising this account to Tile, 165,000, in needless to say... addition to which there is a share premin account amounting to Tla, 212.232, and to carry forward the balance. Tls. 11,018.
The CHAIRMAN-I think we might first have the report put before shareholdere, Mr. Michael. Then I shall be pleased to answer any questions Mr. MICHAEL--Questions may crop up out
LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.
The P.M. str. Mongolia is ozpected to sail From Yokohama on the 26th inst., and will be
be a system of grading appointees, but The services in St. John's Cathedral on instead of allowing the consular officials to Wednesday next, Adli Wednesday, will be as work from grade to grade by promotion, follows-Holy Commision, 8 am; Matins the Congress reserves the right to the and Litany, 10.30 am,, Commination Service PRESIDENT to appoint any officer in the and Holy Communion, 11 am; Erensong, Government Service to any grade, irrespec- tive of experience. This is the blemish in the programme that is to make it possible in the new regime for favouritism and com. plaints; as well as to permit the appoint ment of incompetent men, as is admittedly the case now. However ably and faithfully
On the 26th at 12.5 p.m.--The barumstor per cent., waking 25 per cent. for the year, should the result of the past half year's working Shangbai on Sunday, at 10 am, and will be due The T.K.K. str. America Mars sailed from an official of subordinate rank may work
has risen over China, particularly in thebo declared.
is a great disappointment. South. for promotion, be will often experience the day morning a constable came upon the body of probably a low pressure area in lying in the the agents, yesterday, it was recommended to dock been auctioned which was so argently for this port vic Saigon. One shudders here to-day, atout noon. Ata meeting of the directors of the Shanghai to think what would have been our position The Japanese returns are not to band, but Tag and Lighter Co., Ltd., bold at the office of had the construction of the extensive any mail, Teft Singapore on the 26th inst., at 4 p.m. The M.M. str. Tonken, with the next Frenck mortification of being passed over for some soolie suspended by a rope from the branch of Pacifio in the neighbourhood of the Loochoos politician. Still, the much amended Bill is
a final pay dividend for the year 1905 of 34 per a tree. The rope, which was fastened round his
A high pressure area lies over Central China. cent, on prefereuco shares and 6 per cent, on pressed upon the shareholders not long for this port via the Straits on the 23rd inst., The Indo-Chine. str. Kumsang left Calentta regarded as a distinct advance toward the neck, was eat, but life was found extinct. Cirsiderably in the Formosa Channel, and the N.
The monsoon is expected to freshen con- ordinary sheras.
The Hokkaido Colliery and Railway Co. pays to some oxfent disposed to look upon this saat 11.30 am. on Saturday, the 24th Feb., and ago. We have fallen upon bad times, but I am and may be expected here on or about 12th prox. reform so loudly clamoured for. Sum-cmstances lead to the belief that the deceased, part of the China Sea.
a dividend for the latter half of 1905 at the
The CPR str. Tartar arrived at Shanghai marising the points from a telegram, our who had been out of work, committed suicide.
Forecast:-Fresh N. winds; the weather is rate of 15 per cent, per annam, puts Y96,000 to blessing in disguise, inasmuch as it is perhaps left again at 10 p.m. same day for Nagasaki, likely to improve.
reserve, and tärries forward Y619,827. only natural that during a secession of good where she was due to arrive at 11am. Yesterday
When opposite Lower Batter Street yester
WEATHER REPORT.
At a meeting of the directors of the Shang- hai-Sumatra Tabucco Co., Ltd., held on the 21st inst..
it was decided to recommend that at the of my romarks. It is needless to say that due ore about 10th March, spproaching wonnal meeting, a dividend of 15