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Perhaps they were told this, but, if so, the Bhamo people are untruthful; or per- haps It is the M. C. Daily Naes that is un- truthful or perhaps it is the cyclists who are untruthful; probably all three. The number of people who have crossed from Bhamo to Shanghai via Chunking is simply legion. Probably there is
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THE FAR EASTERN CRISIS.
RUSSIA HELPING CHINA.
It is worthy of meatlon that, each of the above exhibitjans the men who occupied tha lower corner of the sing came out on top. As
We received to-day a sample of Callforbla batter | pligin" boxūra, Both bad a hearty from the Hongkong Butchery Company. It is applause for thele exhibition. sarpeling not only that such delicious butler can be laid down here as 'creamy almost as when it came freab from the dairy but because (Uls belog | Interval of 15 minutes followed and then Mr. sold, as will be seen by an ideestisement in this Harper announced the event of the evening,
1a-round contest between Pearson (West York) Istag, at a very moderate price for such a cholce
and Dacey Jokieenia). As the men entered article.
the ring they was received with loud applause. Dacey gave away about 4lb to his mus and was a little shorter wore white drawers and guernsey and a blas sash and Decay word only short trunks and a red sash. The soldier was attended to la his while Jimmy Hacker (Naval Yard). 1. Aldridge corner by Halim and Marila (West Yorks) and J. Crick (Iphigenia) looked after the sailor's
[“ HONGKONG TELEGRAPH " SPECIAL)
TIENTSIN, December 1st, The Peking Government has engaged Russian military advisers, who are now on T¤¤ advisers of the Tsar of All the Russian the way here, with a staff of army-in-bava decided to take immediate steps to Rasala- - also, so far as possible, the large Gaiman com- munities in the Volga region and in the Western and Southern provinces of Russia. At present the Germanic uplift is carefully fostered in these
structors.
stature. Pestson
[This must presumably have been arranged a little while ago, that is to say prior to the eccurrence of the German complication. If war does break out between Germany and | colonies, in which there are no fewer than 4.099 Mr. W. Farmer was time keeper and Armament.
-China, i would be an act of hostility for Russia to allow har subjects to come and milat Chlon against Germany. It may, wa imagine, be safely assumed that Russia con templates na such, thing.-Ed. Hongkong Teligraph]
These cyclists claim to be cycling round the world. We are open to make a fair bet, under risk of prosecution for Breach of the gambling laws, that they cannot show cyclometer readings for half of the distance they have travelled; They have travelled by steamboat, horse, pony, male, elephant, bullock, rallway train and pro- bably a few other methods of locomotion, but they have done precious little cycling and they will probably have less still on the remainder of their route, that is, till they reach America. Then, of course,
Tux Invailors' Review, first pabllihed as a there will be great rejoicing and any quarterly, and for several years past as a month amount of advertising, but it is to be hopedly, is to appear in weekly form, ander the same that they will not take occasion to supply editorship, at the beginning of January, that very long-felt want, a description of the United States by a tourist.
LOCAL AND GENERAL. THE buying rate for sovereigos la $10.30 per L.
VERY neatly and appropilately got-up favitail: ns have been ined for the Installation ceremony of Lodge St. John to be held in the Masonic Hall on Saturday the 11th Inst, at 6 p.m.
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schools. The Minister of Educaiton is now going to reorganite there schools, with a view to ellminate the Garmin rentiment, and inculcate Russian national feeling among the children.
THE BOXING tournameNT.
THE LIGHT WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP A DRAW.
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There was a vast difference in the appearance of the Theatre Royal last night as compared with that of the night before. On Tuesday svaning the place was fitted for the delights of social intercourse and fair women's joyous' Isughter mingled harmoniosily with the chalter of kalfs and fork and the sing of the wine glass, while highland melodies of more lens sweets cis filled the air, Last night - the Theatre was filled with mes from the garrison and fires, grim fellows for the most part and nearly all smoking pipes and sweating once in a way. They had come to see sundry other men punch and thomp each other for all they were worth and the cynosure of all oyés was a
the pipers had discourted. It occurred to ma that had there been pipeis available last night a most appropriate air for them to have played would have been that gathering of the Camerons played before Waterloo and appropriately named Come unto me and I will give yo flesh," The Hongkong public in ss keen on "le boxe" as ever and in addtion to the throng that packed stalls and pit, there was a large and represents tive gathering to the three-dollar meats on the stage. Even the angust head of our police was
The Shanghal people who insulted the Press are behind the times. In the Soudan campaign the Press were not insulted but welcomed and then fleeced Tux third Club race of the Royal Hongkong by the authorities. The Standard corres-Yacht Club this season takes place on Sunday pondent writes that when almost ready at atxt over Course No. 23 (14 miles) B. Class Halfa to make a start a telegram suddenly || boats start at 1.30 p.m. and A. Class at 1.30. arrived from the Sirdar that newspaper BRANDY.—All om Brandy is guaranteed to correspondents must deposit £go with the AT the regular meeting of Zetland Lodge held
be pure Cognac, the difference in price Financial Secretary in Cairo for forage last sight Bra. G. J. B. Sayer was elected Wer-18 24 1. space on the stage where erstwhile being merely a question of age and vinings. Į before they could proceed further. Pre-shipful Maiter for the enaulog year, and Wer. WHISKY-All our Whisky is of excellent sumably the Sirdar thought properties Bro G. A. Caldwell was re-elected Treasurer
like the Timer, Standard and others not and Bro. J Maxwell Tylar. quailty and of greater age than most brand, In the market. The SCOTCH WHISKY good enough for credit. Eventually they marked "E" is universally popular, and lot by the new railway as far as Kerma, where a telegram met them that the pronounced by the best iscal connoisseurs authorities were draw forty-five to be superior to any other brand in the shillings from each correspondent for Hongkong market,
wear and tear of the newly made railway line. The correspondent continues
We only guarantee our Wines and Spirls to be genuine when bought direct from me in the Colony or from our authorised Agents at the Coast Ports.
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A VERY plasing litle function took place in the petty officers' messroom at the Naval Yard last night, when Mr. W. Hlade, shipwright and diver, was presented with
BOP & Souvenirs on the eve of his departure for England. Mr. W. Parfitt was in the chair and among those Prasat were Messrs. Rickards (vice-chair) and
the joy of battle is the only lasting joy.
Intereats.
Mr Gidley again acted as referee,
M. 5. Water and Gymnastic Instructor Kingston (Cantarion) were the judges Six and a half ounce gloves were used,
Round I-Pouson la right and felt for hand and vibe but was stopped, and Dacey planted nice left on the soldier's ribs, receiving a clean straight biff on the head. It was real ding-dong work from the first and clinches were af frequent occurrence, Pearson getting 'away smelly each time. Just at the call of time Dacey landed his right on the lace
Round -A Rule sparting and then the tailor went for Perzoch ribs, but not with much effect. More clinches and Dacey pushed the assault with spirit, trying repeatedly for the Commit- sarlat department. Pearson's smartness on his fest saved him a good deal of punishment and he used his hands quickly about the other paffed at the call of time but Pearson appeared fellow's head. Dacey began to look a little bit
to be an fresh usevat,
Round 3-At in early stage Dacey had his man up against the ropes. Nothing of effect transpired but when in the open agula Pearson's right and left west to work in good style. Dacey's condition did not seem to improve but he stuck to his work gamely, and he hit out very straight from the shoulders.
Round 4-Opened with some hot exchanges. Dicey was galo trying for the body. A clfach followed and breaking sway amaitly Pearson awang a heavy right on the sailor's jaw and ficored him, amidst great exclement in the audience. He was on his feet instantly and clinch and a few seconds after the soldier again managed to land on Pearson's head. Another got a heavy right on Dacey's jaw and once more floored blm. The sailor was on his feet at once and time was called while both were sparring,
Round 5-Pestion made good play with both hands on the head and Dacey had to make rafi after him several times. Dacey fought in fine style, some of his heavy body hits being very telling and at close quarters be was smart in exchanging compliments. Before time was swings and his countering was first rate,
Round 6-Thy soldier made several tries for the body and then got two home on the sailor's Jaw. A clinch maned and Dacey sent in roma on the ribs that appeared to shake Pearson up somewhat. Featon sparred cautiously and then he planted bis left on Dacey's body just befor the end of the round.
Of course, this may be quite falz, and we are ready to pay, but it has caused much specula. tion among nu as to what further taxes will be Beaghton, and Inspector McEwen, After there, Col. Gorden and many of the officers of exiled he had scored well with left books and asked fes-the possible ground-rent for our tents "the Queen" had been honoured, the health of the West Yorks, the aggressive "usofficial In the camp at Micrawl, and the prices foi a vlow | Mr. Hinde was drunk with »If the honours and - member,” naval officers, and many others, In of the next battle. We expect a sunbest to pick the Chairman and others spoke in high terms ❘ this hard stern world, where pony man has to up the mails and ourselves, and take us an ta
many good qualities. He strive and struggle from the cradia to the gravU, headquarters. What the charge will be for the of Mr. Hinde's A. S. WATSON & CO., LD. Privilege of travelling on a gamboat, goodness was presented with an inscribed aliver, cigar
only knows Charging wat correspondents cas, and a pair of gold solitaires. A brother fashionable tourist prices in the Soudan is ralker-dires-also-presented-biz-with-a pair of gold surprising. Last year no excessive charges were rimmed glasses. Mr. Hlade replied in feeling terms and afterwards a very pleasant couple of hours passed with songs and rechailons by the company. Mr. Hinde left by the Malaces to-day.
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY,
· Hongkong, 18th October, 1897,
MARRIAGE.
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The Honghang Celegraph
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1897.
NOTES AND COMMENTS.
The special telegram which we publish to-day from our correspondent in Tientsin is somewhat puzzling. At first sight it looks as if Russia had been encouraging China to oppose the German demands by force of arms, while it was understood that
made,
stract.
A Ceylon paper quotes an extract from the administrative report of Mr. R. D. Oxuszy when Acting Director of Public Works, as follows:-
ship at the Cape.
The "Malay Mail mentions that in one At St. John's Cathedral, Hongkong, on Thermining district in Selangor where there day, the and December, 1897, by the Rav, E. F.
are ten or twelve thousand miners at work, Cobbold, M.A., CHARLES HENRY GRACE to FLLEN (Nellie) BLANCHE PEIRSON, sidest
a block of tin ore is on view weighing, it
THE following ordens were listed at Portsmouth daughter of William Pairies of London. [1787 is said, ten picu's or over half a ton. The
miners consider that it would be unlucky on the 20th Oct. The Thrash to pay off at to break such a huge block, and so long naibar and recommiselon with a new crew, to as the men are kept working, they will re-be sent out in December. The Fearless and tain this splendid specimen, which is being His pay off at Malta and recommission with worshipped as a joss. "Tin joss" seems crews to be sent out by the String The Por rather & familiar phrase. In Hongkong potra to be commissioned at Portsmouth on we only worship such things in the ab- November g to replace the Pylades on the Australian Station, and the Royal Arthur hafsts the pennant at the same post on November 4 to tellero the Orlands as Australian flagship. At Devonporton November 18 the Dorts to be com misalaned to supersede the St. George as fig. The Vans to commission at money eccurred in regard to minor roads under
I fear much waste and misapplication of Chatham on the gth of November to replace the control of District Road Committees.
Cambrias on the Mediterranean Station, the This is the sort of report that is urgently latter returning to Devonpost to pay off. On Russia and Germany were acting in con-needed in Hongkong, and Mr. Oxxar, if November 18 the Magicienne to commisalon at cert. But a consideration of the time he sets to work as we belleve he is doing Devonpot to rolleve the Philomel at the Cape, element may afford a reasonable explana, with the same energy, candour and saga- and the Ringdous at Devonpait on November 9 alon. It is hardly likely that Russla has city as in Ceylon, will require to enlarge to replace the feard on the Australian Station. supplied a body of "advisers" and his vocabulary when he makes out his The Est is to pay off on the China Station, but working staff of instructors at a moment's notice; it is much more likely that the report on Hongkong. Waste and mis-recommisions with a new crew now en route for arrangement is of older date. The pro-application of money are mild terms. We the Far East in the Powerfal
must not hurry him, because it will natur- The attention of Fassengers is directed to the cons of making history is rather rapid just ally take him a little time before he can Superior Accommodation offered by this Bicames, now, and before the Russian officers could bring himself to realise what awful things The First-class Saloon is situated forward of the be chosen and released from their ordinary have been done in years gone by right Engines. A Refrigerating Chamber ensures the dutles and shipped out east the and-Ger- Supply of Fresh Provisions during the entire man outrage in Shantung had changed the up to the time he took charge here.
Aduly qualified Surgeon is carried and the aspect of affairs entirely. The change Vasmi u Sited throughout with Electric Light.
M.B-Retere Tickets sold by fair Claying of the engagements: that can be done
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TELEGRAM S.
REUTER'S MESSAGES,
RUSSIAN DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENT.
LONDON, November 30th. M. Spore, the Russian Consul-General Koren, has been appointed Minister in Pekin.
-GERMANY AND CHINA-GERMANY'S
DEMANDS.
The German demands from Chles include a
INDIAN FINANCE,
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In regard to Formosa, China has played much the same trick on France that the played on Great Britain in regard to Klong-hung, though with better excuse in the case of Formosa. She was under some sort of promise to France, after the war of 1884, not to ceda Formosa to any large ladimally, the wrection of a Cathedral, other power, and then she was forced the punishment of the officers, & railway mono- to cade it to Japan in 1895. Of poly la Shantung, and the cession of Klaochao | course, France, having participated in the as a coall g station: China refuses to discuss 1895 settlement, should legally be re- the demands until Kisochaọ is evacuated, garded as having approved of its pro- visions, which were made by herself and ber alles and not by China." The conces The total applications for the India bills alons made Immediately afterwards by Amounird to £13,330,000. Tenders at £9811 China to France were believed to be a 5d. rective about 30 per cent, of the amount complete settling of accounts France, applied for, and tenders above that price receive however, has a habit of making somewhat in full. The average isalized was £a 155, 2d. surprising demands, It may be that she is reviving her obsolete ci im on Formosa for per cent.. the sake of something elso not yet revealed. Perhaps it is intended later to demand a large plece of South China instead: or It may be deliberately intended to force a quarrel on Japan, whose docile submission to coercion In 1895 gave no pretext for violence. On the other hand,” the whole story may be a "bunder." The poet who wrote "Life is real" had never lived in
China,
The three globe-trotting cyclists who are now going down the Yangtze Valley from Burma are reported in the N. G. Daily News as having said that people in Bhamo told them
Mass. Bezj min, Kelly & Potts, in their Weakly Shave Report, da'ed: Hongkong, Wed- asnday, 1st December, say-Business has again been very limited owing to the continued tightness of our morey market. The Grean Island Cement Company, Limited, has given
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rope;
The bill of fare was a liberal one, but some of the opening items were not up to expectation, Those of the audience, however, who thought the bluejacket started by giving Pearson a heavy Round 7--Both men opened very way, and that they were in for # dissppotatosent sight on the head. A clinch and then some in changed their minds before the show was over, fighting and mart Abbing followed. Dacey "
Mr. A. Harper, the enterprising Boniface of || again pushed matters and landed
several umes the "Staz," opened the ball by announcing that on the head and neck and fought his man to the the first item would be a 3-round go, between off his feet. Excitement now ran high amongst Pearson st one time was nexily knocked Private Lambert, of the R.M.LI. (H.M.S. dhe soldiers and Dacey seemed to bave got his Iphigenio) and a bine-Jickel named Line from second wind, wille Pention looked a trifisoff- the sume ship. Both men were likely-looking colour. middleweights and were received with applause. Mr. Gridley was announced to act as referee and Mr. Bailey as timekeeper. A merchant sailor named Leonard was to have sparred with Lam- best bat as he was unable to be present Lane took his plaes,
In the first round Lane made play for Lambert's ribs. Several exchanges of a harm- less nature followed and the audience began to treat the matter as a joke more than aught elae. Given two counter-jumpers, with a girl in the case, and a much more lively contest would have been put up. The man went to corners amid hearty laughter. In the second round I am bert swung on the other man's rību several times but there was no ginger in the blows. Lane displayed a good dial of skill in ducking ad dodging An American gentleman near ei picturesquely described the contest as " monkey dabbing and it may be that be was not far on. Round 31 some improvement in the work and once or twice both boxers gare evidence of being able to do better things if the "stuff" was up. The sand closed, after many short blows and exchanges, with Lans getting home some clean rights on Lam- bert's dial.
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In successior, paiting his right on the point of Round 8-Dicey visited Pearson several times the jaw pretty heavily. Pearson made a shot for the body and was nearly knocked throngk the ropes. Paison got home some light tap# ON the head, taking stiff punish. ment lo return. The pazilsis of both men now loadly cheered them on, the soldiers, pibroch being "Go !, Harry, and the sailors. shouted to their man in words to the like effect, one lusty blue jacket holleag "Shove it into him, Jack Dacey fought his man sgain to the repes and looked to have a long way the belter of it.
Round 9 St Dacey sending smart rights and lefis, and Pearson's exchanges lacked vigour, At last however he got home on the law with a good eight and s llule later received a heavy one himself in the same place, It was give and take, mostly take for Pearso: however, who appared to feel the effects of a heavy left book he received on the ribs in a previous round. Indeed he began to show signs of grogginess. while the other man, although vary red about the face, neck and shoulders, appeared little if any the waren for the bat sinuggle.
Round rg-Both men were wary at first, and Dacey begin by attacking with right and left. Waiklus and Marlow, two smxit young bine. Pearson sparred cautiously sad got on to bir jackets, from the Centurion, next obliged with opponents ribs with the right and he also dell
round spar in the light weight division. vered some light is pa on the head., Darey was Marlow had a wee bit the advantage in height fall of fight and be dropped his blows in and weight. He opened sending home right frequently and leavily. Clinches were frequent and left on Watkins' face and body and he in this round and some smart work was shown
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from a cílech ke put a sifoglog right-bander on Dacey's neck. The punishment was falzly equally divided in this round, Ferson livening up after a while but it was generally accorded that the sailor kid the lead)
notice that on the 3:40 Instant the whole of the fenced very prettily. Wa kins stood up to bis by the men in trying to get blows in aller are
mas gamely, gelling in a couple of neat and brask-away, remaining 200 Mortgega Dabertores will be res clearly delivered rights. His countering and Round 11-Alter a little sparring Fearion desmed. The Ewo Colton Spinning and Weay-guarding were first-rate. The greater portion of tiled for Dacey's head and received one on the tog Compiny, Limited, has parsed the resolution || the sound was of a give-nod-inke nalore and -14. Pearson succeeded in reaching Dacey's to increase the Capital is Tis, 1,750,000. Banks. neliker man bad any the best of it, although looked at one time as if he was hardly able "superstructure" but with no great force and it Watkins wan the more scientific boxer of -Hongkong and Shanghal Banks am offering
the two. the beginning of round to last out the round. Excitement zow laat 175 per cant premium. The Lindon rate is a Marlow got home on Watkins' bedy with the higher than ever and Dacey had to torn to samme unchanged Nationals comain at 813. Marine right several times and is retain took a good of the people on the stage and tell them to Insurances. There are no sales to report in skilfal with his feet and he got to beautifully driven galast the ropes and in breaking away Ebblog about the herd. Walkins was way
ay Shut up, pla110," Pexion was once more stocks under this heading. Fizo Insurances.
under Marlow's guard more than once. In the -Chins Fires have been taken off the
third saund both men warmed up and Walkins' market at $106, Shipping.—Hongkong, Can- Ielt visited the other's head repeatedly. Marlow had bellows to mand, but he got in some fine sib ion and Macao Steamboats are a shade firmer and can be placed at $29. Indo Toasters and honours were easy in the exchanges. Watkins boxse a good deal after the style of
-Round, 15 and last-A round of cheering China A:O sicady at $57 and Douglas Pearson, the West Yorks pat, and it was gener. greeted the contestants as they faced each other. Steamships have been done and are wanted at ally considered that he made the best showing.
Dacey had both hands going for Fearson's hond and Pearson was seeking his ribs, There were $17. Relinerles,—China Sugers have been Talbot and Ashdown, two West Yorks men, negotiated at $138, and for March at $164.ext entered the sing for a 3 round lightweight many clinches and Dacey 100k a heavy right as Lusons are slightly easier, and shares are obtain. par. The pair were clean limbed young fellows, the head. Then the men mixed it and it was and well matched, but Ashdown had trifiing hard to say who had the beat of it. The ballor's able at $44. Mining-Porjoms have rsied advantage in the matter of stature. Hostililes activity certainly saved him from a good deal of farly atong with salts and buyers at $41. The opened with Ashdown getting in some heary puolibment. He managed to get in two dog Preference have been done at $1.30. Charbon-Jobs on head sad face and it was soon seen that left on Pearson's law. The latter 2020 weakened sages have changed hands at $105. New sharp and fast and at the call of time Arkdown head several times. Passion was gelast the the men were both willing. The sparring was again and the sailor's gloves found his body and. Balmoral Preference have been fixed at $1.50. hid what there was of the East of li. Round tops when time was called and the audience expreased their admiration of the Ans diepley brought the men ap eager and alert and heary bits were scared by both. Again and again the man had given with the nimest anibertsam. Arkdown swang his daer mawlay home on The judges declared the context a draw and Talbot face and head and the latter played the decision appeared to give pretty general wel for the ribs with right and left. After a satisfaction." After the decision had bean given spell as mixing it Ashdown of lovely opening another round was suggested but the idus was
I planting his sight on Talbot's jaw he knocks not exlustained by the seconds, ed him off his feet and through the ropes. Talbot was up at once and the round finished the best ever ten here and from first to The contest was unanimously voted one of
with Ashdown taklog some pummelling about last it was watched with the keerest Panton is clever and game the head. When the 11ird round began a faint interest, cerulean hus was begining to show on Talbot's] fakter beyond doubt, and it may be that left check and in a few seconds it was strongly he had had little more condition he would phalaed, Ashdown dropping his right on the even have made a better show. Dacey, who place simost every time he tifnd for it. Talbot made ble debut here last night, in ag hård ay put in some clover work in the matter of Balls and he is very quick, being a two-handed ducklog and dodging, and he needed it too, fighter with some of the batter features of | 45 his opponent was continually visiting him Northcott's style. He has an undeniable apper shove and below. The display afforded fall proof the for punishment and when he and Pearson that Ashdown is a plucky and skilful fighter and | again ment, arii in to be hoped they will, there the vigour with which bots isen want to work at in Tuls doubt fast lovers of boxing will witness osée proclaimed them to be anything but "show | another expliai sontest.
HONGKONG'S NEW GOVERNOR. Sir Henry Arthur Blcke, K.C.M.G., the pra tant Governor of Jamaica, bas been transfered to the Hongkong Governorship,
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SEVERE GALE ON THE BRITISH COASTS, A terrific gale has recurred of the British Coaste, in which twelve vessels wars lost with all hands, and thisty mors ware wrecked. The You are the Karopeans that have over piure, så Beadstairs and Sheerness worn duo- [1306 | amempont be aww Calen, entwing kem Bunin, , troyed,”
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Jelebus have been taken off the market at $a.ro Ģliveza ne, after salos si 851, on the market at $8.15. Great Easterns have been done at $3. Raubs bivo declined to $ark mier, and close very qulat. Docks, Wharves and Godswas- All slocks under this hending are offering at quotations. Lands, Hotels and Bulidings Hongkong Hotels are naked for at $49, and Humphry's Estate have been placed at Syl. Cotton Hills.—Evos have changed hands at Tis. 106 ex the dividend of Tis, zi paid on the 25th foternationals have suffered a sharp decline and are offering in Shanghai at Tis, 165. Hongkong Coltons can be placed in email lots at $17. Miscellanetui---Green Island Cements have been in demand and the Old have been placed at 831, and the Now at $16. A. 8. Watsons ara-an quired for as $15),
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