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NEWS BY THE GERMAN MAIL.
LONDON, March 11th.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1897.
whole margin of ocean traffic thate is not
a lagle fortified station to which our warshipa can resoit to coal and rest in the event of a war fuvolving naval operations on the THE DIAMOND JOBILEE. It has been arranged that 20,000 troops shall North Sos or the Balile. We have our griew- line the streets of London at the opening of the anger, too, founded on rational fears, on the "Celebration of 185 Queen's Jubilee. The pro-West Coast, so that altogether thero wil ba cession on Queen'e fubiice day will pass along Piccadilly, St. James's Street, Pall Hall, Trafalgar Square, the Strand, Fleet Street, and Ludgata Hill to St. Paul's Cathedral. The procenion will return from St. Paul's via London Bildge, the Borough, Westminster Brides, Parliament Street, and Whitehall, to Buckingham Palace.
WEST AFRICA.
The King of Benin, who fled from his cuplal on the advance on the British förca under Rear Admiral Rawion last month, has refered to the town for the purpose of having a "palaver" with ML. R. D. R. Moor, British Consul for the Niger Const protectorate, who, with a portion of the British force, remains there for some time, Three of the Besin chiefs are held as hostages by the British. The treaty entered into by Mir. Mocr and the Emir of Ilorin, relastates the latter in bis kingdom under British Protecto rate, and also settles the question of the Lagos boundary.
Sir William Maxwell, the Governor of the Gold Coast, telegraphs to the Secretary of State that Samory, the celebrated Arab alave raider, Yas become such a source of annoyance in the hinterland of the colony that he bar been forced to dispatch a military expedition consisting of the Havas force, against him.
the sympathy anywhere with those who seek to obstruct what is afiar all only one step to wards the safeguarding of the Emphe.
THE NIPPON FUSEN KAISHA.
IMPORTANT NOTICE (TO SHIPPERS. The following circular, which spaska for itself, will daabiless interest many of our readers so we glva it to fall :--
Dear Sira,
Tokio, 1st April, 1897.
To those exporters from China, Hongkong. and Japan to Europe, or to other ports via
1st May to London, who, from the October, 1897, have found it to their interest to confine their supp wt and shipments, during that period, to the steamers of the Nlopin Yusen Kaisha, we shall be happy to allow a rebals of five per cent. on the freight paid on tes and general cargo.
To those who on the goth Apill, 1898, have found it to their interest to continue their appart and shipments to the said Line, we will kilow a further five per cent, an freights contributed up to 3111 October, 1897, and ten per cast, on those from that date to 30th Apr 1898.
Until further notice, shipments made by the M." "N. G. Lloyd's" Austrian Lloyd," Ca's "Glen," "Shire," "Ben," "Matus)," "Shell," and "Rickmers" Lines steamers will. not invalidate claims for the abore,
fte territory. The French forces In Dabomey P. & 0. 9. N. Co, “M. MOcean S. S.
The Niger Company has abolished slavery in have seized Bass, and are citiming the west bank of the Niger River,
THE RAID INQUIRY. The Raid loquby was continued on the 8th,
Exporters apolylag for the returns, which will be payable in Tokio on and after 1st JEDORTY and 1st July, 1898, respectively, must fill up and sign the forms which can be obtained on appli cation at any of the Company's Branch Offices or Agencies.
No returas" will be payable on freight con- when Sir Grebam John Bower, Imperial Secretributed by rice and oils from Japan, all and tary to the High Commissiezer af South Africa, treasure, and the produce of the Eastern Archi was under examination. Sir Graham made some pelago transhipped at Hongkong. remarkable admissions. In reply to a question from Mr. Chamberlain, he stated that, on Octo bez gth, Mr. Rhodes, after obisining from him a pledge of recrecy, loformed him that a slog an the Rand was probable, and also that he (Mr. Rhodes) intended to place a force of the Chartered Company's troops at Pilsaal, on the Transvaal frontier, to assist the rebels if such
The witness step should prove necessary. farther stated that Mr. Rhodes justified this course of acilan on the ground that the Imperial Government was so stow in obtalolog a redress of the Ultlanders' grievancer. In conclusion, Sir Graham testified to the fact that in pursuanca of his pledge to Mr. Rhodes he had abstained from Informing Lid Rosmead of what was contemplated.
SOUTH AFRICA.
In consequence of the action of the Transvaal Volkrand in passing a law rubordinating the High Court of Justice to that body, the judges adjourned the court matil June next, at the same time announcing that they would await the verdict of the people. President Kruger has given the judges fortnight in which to decide whether they will conform to the decision of the Legislature.
It was announced a few days ago that President Krager was about to visit Bloemfontein, to ditcars with President- Steyn the project of a ricser anlon between the South African Re pabila ad the Orange Free State. It'le now stated that President Kruger is endeavouring to Induce the Orange Free State to Increase lis milltary strength by raising fresh troops. Dr. Iayds will accompany President Kruger to Blenmfoniala.
In view of the threatening aspect of sffairs in South Africa, the British Government tu con-
sidering the question of strengthening the military position of Great Britalo is South
By mutual agreement the Nippon Yusen Kalihs will, natii farther notice, quote five per cent below the gross rates, to London, of the
Lines mentioned herein.
Yours truly,
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA,
R. KONDO, Managing Director.
ANTI-ALIEN LEGISLATION
IN JAPAN.
Konz, March 26th,
There can be so doubt that the action of the
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THE TELEGRAPH RATES TO EUROPE,
TURTHIK IMPORTANT_REDUCTION. The following correspondenca lo published in the Straits Times of tat April :- MANAGER OF THE SINGAPORE CABLE CO.
OFTICK TO THE SINGAPORE CHAMBIK OF COMMERCK.
[* grst March, 1897. Str-I bave great pleasure in informing you, for the information of the Chamber of Com merce, that my Company have In contemplation further reduction in' the telegraph rates between the Straits Settlements on the ous hand, and India, Europe, and all places westward on the other. It will be within your recollection that, from rat July last year, wa mado consider. sble reductions la the extento most of the countries and telegraph.Stallons in this region ; and that, from the 1st of January this year, wa
Masonic,
PERSEVERANCE
Intimations.
LODGE OF CARBOLINEU HAVENARIUS
HONGKONG, No. 1,185. REGULAR MEETING of the 'above
A LODGE will be held in the FREEMASONS HALL, Zetland Street, on THURSDAY, the reth instant, at 5 for 5.30 pm, precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend.
Hongkong, 7th April, 1897.
Consignees.
£595
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM MIDDLESBRO', LONDON AND SINGAPORE.
*HE Steamship
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India, Europe, and places beyond, to China,
"MERIONETHSHIRE," Jave, Labuan, &c. We now intend making a Chinese-71k of Brd moom of 23rd year of made si further reductions in the tater to
farther reduction in the rates between the Straits Captain D. Davies, having arrived from the and British India by about fianc 0.67, say 67) | above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby cestimes, or 6 pence per word from the 1st of requested to send is their Bills of Lading for Jaly next; and the same reduction will apply to countersignature by the Undersigned and to take telegrams exchanged between the Straits Seitic immediate delivery of their Goods from along... ments on the one hand, and Europe and all side. places beyond, on the other My Company trast this spontaneous action on their part will be fully appreciated by the Chamber of Com- merce and the telegraphing pobile. It will be recognised that this reduction may result in a considerable loss of revenue bat solicitude for the interests of the public has influenced my Directors in offering this further reduction.
PRESIDENT OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO THE MANAGER OF THE CABLE CO'S OFFICE.
118-King Christian of Denmark bort, 1863-A reward of $1,000 offered by the Hang- Government for Information korg leading to the arrest of forelgecs employed on piratical jonks In the Belghbourhood of Hongkong and For
MOER,
1895-Collision at Shanghai between the storm- ships Pržis and Normandis; the former badly damaged and beached.
TO-MORROW,
Friday, 9'h Apell, 1897.
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Chamber of Commeres, Singapore, 1st April, 1997, SI-I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of yesterday, conveying the Intelligence that your Company have fi in contemplation to make a further reduction-st
Chicere,- 3th of and moon of 23rd year of the equivalent of about 6 pence per word-in
Kwong-15.
Jewish,-7/& Nisam, 5657. Mohammedan-7th' Duikanda, 1914.
telegraph rates between Strills Sellle ments, on the one hand, and India, Europe, and all places westwa'd, on the other-such reduc- tion to take effect from 1st July next." Kam
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before Noon TO- MORROW, the 3rd inst.
Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Whaif and Godown Company, Limited, at Kowloos, and stored at Consignees' risk and ] expense.
No Claims will be admitted after the Good have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the rith instant will be subjeċi to rent.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the reth instant, at 2.30 F.M. No Fire Insurance has been effected.
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, and April, 1807.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
"HE P. & O. S. N. Ca.'s Steamship
"MIRZAPORE,"
Sun-Rite 847, 19min.
Se
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acknowledge the consideration thus sbowa by High water-Afternoon Ohr, 39min.
your Company. The lacidence of telegraphing Low water-Afternoon............... Bår, fîmin.
now bears to heavily on all business transac No Interior high or low water.
lone that the substantial reduction in cost since ANNIVERSARIES.
1st July last from $190 per word to London to 1815-King Leopold of Belgium bara,
$135 an 1st January, with the contemplated 1896-Rinderpelt reported prevalent in Yoko further reduction of, say, 20/15 cents per word is likely to lead to a more extensive use of the llae. The result of this spontaneous action on the part of the Company may confidently be expected eventually to fecrease its own revenue, and will without doubt be highly appreciated by
directed by the Committen of the Chamber to THE P. & C
Hail,
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MEMORANDA. TO-DAY,-8th April.
TOMORROW,-9th April. 2.45 p.m.-Auction of valuable household fami
RAUBS.
SINGAPORE, April 2nd, ture, etc., at La Hacienda, Mount Kellet,
The time has evidently come for the dropping The Peak, by Mr. G. P. Lammert
cat of the word "Australian from the style of 5.Meeting of Jablice Committee. 5-15 pm.-Odd Wolames' lecture at the City be mlaleg enterprise at Raub. It has long been
Hall.
Government in introducing the Direct Froort 915 pm-Hudson's Sorprize Party at the City the general public, who will beseft thereby. Encouragement Bill (now passed by the Diet) has created much disquietude among the foreign communities of Japan. It is not unnaturally argued that if the policy of discrimination can be deliberately adopted in exrex where the Treaties, distinctly provide against it, the foreigner is likely to raret with but lible consideration la matters where the Treaties are silent; and it is from this point of view that we regard. the Introduction of the measure as being of much Importance. The Bill, In fact, reveală the stiltade taken up by the responsible country towards the Gorerament of the alien.
do not think the Itsell we In Bill is dangerous, because we cannot believe that any Power which has concluded a Treaty with Japan on the basis of the Anglo-JapaneŁE KRYTO. ment will consent that one of its raost important provisions shall be that rendered inoperative.
will have to give way to the pressure that
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SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS. MAILS DUE: India and Stralis (Kufsang) 10th inst. French (Sydney) 13th Inst. Australian (Omi Maru) 13th list, Engilah (Coromandel) 19th inst, American (Peru) 19th lost. Canadian (Empress of India) zoth Inst. German (Prisa Heinrich) 10th May,
* matter of comman knowledge that the interest in the concern held on the Brisbane Registry, at the head quarters of the Company, are merely Deminal. On the other band in the Straštu, su well as in Hongkong and Shanghal, the holdings of Raub shares are extensive and increaslag, Nothing is a better indication of ikat"state of effaire than the fact that of the new issue of 10,000 castilhatory shares in the Raub Australian Gold Mining Company no more than 200 are allotted to the applications made through the Brisbane Registry, while 9,800 shares, that is, forty-nine filaths of the whole issue, are That, it may be asserted, denotes a healthy mata of things. For It implies that it is among those nestest the spot, who have beat opportunities of knowing how things are going at Raub that there ta found the greatest readiness to take up thosa shares. The Brisbane-directorate is now an eff:te sanchionlaw, for it has long since, through lack of sufficient real Interest in the concern, lost all claims to any decent control over the Company's affairs,~~~Free Press.
After. It is proposed to increase the number he brought ta bear. But many other polnis THE Ocean Steamship Co.'s steamer Antanor; | distributed through the Singapore ... Registry.
MISCELLANEOUS.
of officer of the permanent military forces.
The Papa bas decided to send a delegate to Canada to mediate between the Dominion and the State Governments with respect to the settle ment of the Manitoba Scheol question.
The Rev. Dr. Dale's widow was heined to death at Bath while reading in bed.
A coal mine in the neighbourhood of Dover has tea flooded by a sudden lurush of water, and eight miners employed underground 'arè teputed to be drowned,
The Board of Trade returns for February show that the imports of the United Kingdom, com cared with the corresponding period of last year; increated by 1,068,498, while the exports decreased by 1,839 413.
SAFEGUARDING THE EMPIRE.
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Passenger Elevator, from Entrance Hall to sach Floor, in charge of mperlanced Attendant. Favourable Arrangements made for Tamilles und for Monthly or Extended Perioda.
P. BOHE Proprietor & Manager, Hongkong, erd April, 1805,
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will arise for settlement when the new Tragiles come into force that their provisions do mas cover and upon which, if an airlinde of hostility to foreign merchants is taken up, both protest and remonstrance will have litle effect in the face of determined policy of discrimination. The 7, with commendable frankness, has declared the policy of discrimination to be one which cannot be altogether regarded as the action of a chris lised nation," Ceriainly it is not the action which might have been expected by foreign Powers who have surrendered extra-territorially on the under standing that Japan would keep the engage. ments she has entered into by the Treaty. It is ralker curious, by the way, that, so far s regards the Anglo-Japanese #greement, Initiative for paulong the Treaty foto operation rests solely with the Japanese, as Art. XXI. provides that it *shall come into farca ase year after His In- [Glasgow Harold, Feb. 27ık.} perial Japanese Majesty's Government shall Never, surely, was there a more unfortunate have given notice to Her Britannic Majesty's time this the present in which to limit the Government of it with to have the same expanditure accessary to make good the national brought into operation." after which the Treaty defences. The general feeling in the country in shall remain in force for the period of twelve that, with regard to the Army, the Government years The Belush Government therefors can. scheme is rather too small then too large. A sot exert pressure upon Japan by refusing to more extensive messure would certainly give notice on its side for the operation of not have been condemned as extravagant - the Treaty, but wa presume that for cance In view of the warlike possibilities suggested shown it would be quite possible to de accept the notice given by by present involvements. Last week, how. citas ever, when the House of Commans went Japan unless the Japanese Government Into Committee on the Military Works B1, removed from the stafate-books all a En attempt was made to cut down the amount which were contrary to the provisions of the Treaty However that may be, the stude asked for under the Bull from £5,458,000 to
which the Japanese Government has adopted £3,000,000 Mr. Lough, who proposed this amendment, did is on the ground that three must be sincerely regretted by all who wish to millions would allow of the expenditure of a ses the difficulties of the position walimised million under each schedule, and that that ought | inther than aggravated. Does it never occur to to be enough to do all that is skcemizy. His Japanese who desire to yes the foreign merchant real ground of complaint, however, was that the forced out by vajait and feequitable laws that could be carried out, money should be obtained all at ssen vader the such a polley, presuming it Estimates. Amora wasteful way of dealing with a great scheme of military works could hardly be devised than that of placing them under the Estimates. The scheme is before the Home and the country as a whole, and must be dealt with as a whole. It really involves less money than the Estimats laid before the House some years ago, and it wil not secure the adoption of all the measures of defence that many competant- wenld be lejured materially by a final abandon- authorities deam imparative. It is to be remensment of the field they have tilled and cultivated, bered that a considerable portion of the expens it is very certale that it would be japan's com. diture is really for naval purposes--that is to marce and industrial development which would my, for the definit of coaling-stations abroad, suffer in the long run. More than this, Japan is Without these precautions our flats would be legislating against foreign enterprise would be crippled in time of war,, and it is jost in auch encouraging the development of a neighbour who circumstances that the army and navy foams one is certain before many years are passed to line of defence. Then the effective protection become a powerful compatiior in the fald of of couling stations le requisite for the welfare industrial profection, Dilven out of Ingin of our mercantijs maaring as wall i The stempt foreiga, estesprit would tend to transfer itself to to restrict the Ems of expenditure of the China, with the result that an enormous impetus most advised the attempt to would be given to the industrial development of reduce the amount, Lille weight attaches to an empire which is far more fitted to become Mr. Laboschere's remarkabla plen, that we Pay- the workshop of the world than is Japan: Hament should commit the country to expendi. so that in a very few years this country would sure beyond its own drobable term of emizlence, find she had provoked compeition against On Lale hypothesis no works of En suisnsive; which it was impossible to, contand resided nature, requiring years to constract, could be If, on the other hand, Japan encourages|
Avtorja undertaken at any time. Is is certain that all forsignalspelen by adopting the money asked for is required, and, as far as liberal policy than scoms at prevent har intention, Scorr's Kernision of Pure Cod Liver Oil with the WINES, the praciple la om.cerned, does not matter the rain will be her be the male. Even the Hypophosphites. Ir specially adapted to all whether it is "all expended in fire yours or holding of land by foreigoms need not be feared, conditions where the tiernes now whiding away spread over ten years, so long as the work for for every formigear who acquires a wake, La; the from lasbility to digest and suurialale ordinary, which it is provided is done." If it is not all country la interested in its progress and prosperity food. The combined virtues of the Cod. Liver appiled within seven years, the term which Mr. to a far greater extent than when, by reason of Oil and Hypophosphites produce a marked effect Lough wanted to specify, there will be some- the laws against als motilemani, ko is forced to In such cases. They restore the wasted kidsson, thing more than disappointment. Tas probes, be simply a bird of parmarsi apanese politicians create an appetits, make new blood, mal the billy in rather that within the nape future ww have yać to lausn this demontary trunk, sppa. inflammation of the throne, and lunge- and bull have to face an addidional expenditure we really, and fi may "limately be aimed at pul fecrease the look to by love the cat other works. It cannot be doebied that's national expense. To, tacoseaan Meniga publi Duriosa defect is the Gyrornment's, scheme of enterprise in a country of Halled "wewardes dice delency scists with ingaid to protective sa spas le to exitivals both its commercial
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would react with tanfold force upon Japan? 11 Apr. 6 Halmun....................Amoy......1. M. & Co. seems. not; yet we venture to say that such a contention would receive the simest unanimous support of practical men in Japan who are march-2 sais before they are politicians. It is foreigners who, by vince of their experience and connections abroad, hare developed Japanese trade under most difficult conditions, and, while their interests Apt.
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FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND STRAITS. Consignces, af. Cargo by the above-named vessel is hereby informed that their Goods are belag landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Whart and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where cach consignment will be sorted out mark by mark and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goe in are landed.
This vessel brings on Cargo -
From London, &e, S.S. Rome and Australia.
From Persian Gulf, ex S.S. Pemba and Pachumba
Optional Goods will be landed here unless structions are given to the contrary before 10 A.M. on the 4th löst.
Goods not cleared by the gth 'Instant, at 4 PM, will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by me is any case whatever.
All damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns and a certificate of the damage obtained from the Godown Company within tan days after the Vessel's arrival horo, after which so aims will be recognised."
"H, A. RITCHIE,
Saperintendent. Hongkong, 3rd April, 1807
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to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be pro- sented to the Undersigned on or before the rath instant, or they will not be recognized.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 13th inviani, at 3'P.M. No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DODWELL, CARLİLL & Co., Agents, Hongkong, 5th April, 1897.
Teso "FROM BOMBAY, TUTICORIN AND
SINGAPORE "HE Company'w Steamship
THE
"MIIKE MARU," having arrived from above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Valuables, are belag landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, at Wanchal, whence delivery may be obtained."
All chafed or damaged Goods must be left in certificate of the damage the-Godowns and abulinad from the Godown Company, and sani Into this Office within seven days after the vessel's arrival, after which no claims will be recognised, and Goods remaining undelivered will be subject to rent.
No Find Insurance has been affected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
1587 Hongkong. 6th April, 1807.
NORDDEUTSCHERLLOYD,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
THE
8. 8. BAYERN,"
that their Goods, with the exception of Opfum, Consignees of Cargo are hereby internod Tressure are landað and and Valuable the bonded the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company Limited, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.
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Fosk Dairy Produce, ugles are regalary imported froca the United Sistes, Canada and Australia. BEXT from Kobe and TURTLES from the Straits.
SPIRITS and MALT Care the Best salpped to the Far East. LIQUORS, cordelag all brands in general je fakedon to BAR GRILL and DINING ROOMS, the hyper downs ses seranged so as work: PRIVATE ROOMS Sable for DINNERS & SUPPERS, &c.
PICNIC and BATHING PARTIES supplied
refreshments at a mount's notioneel
MAINTAIN T and other Optional Cargo will go on to Shanghai unless
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NOTICE.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 54th instant will be subjector EXSPONSIBLE FOR DEBTE,
to rent.
All broken, chaled and damaged Goods are to by-left in the Godowns, where they will be entrained on MONDAY, the rath instant, as
All Claims must reach us before the 14th instant, or they will not be recogaleed.
No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bills of Lading wil be countersign
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