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THE
HE FIFTEENTH ORDINARY AN
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auch, for the purpose f receiving the Report of the Director with a Statement of Accounts
to the 31st December. 1901.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED rom the roth to the zah instant, boil Days inclusive.
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NOTICE.
[HE TWENTY-FOURTH ORDINARY,
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instant, both Day inclusive.
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NOTICE.
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The TRANSFER LOOKS of the Company
Intimation.
|_ LOCAL AND GENERAL
EXCHANGE is down to is old.
formed that the statement that the Chinese Regiment is to be disbanded, which was given in the telegraphic summary of Lord Onslow's speech, is incorrect, and though, the Chinese Regiment may
gradually be reduced GOLD LEAF is quoted at 55680 per tael. from its present strength of 1,300 men, THE BUYING KATE for sovereigns
intention to disbandit"|| Sta98,"
A. S. WATSON & CO., there is
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ESTABLISHED A.D, 1841.
CHAMPAGNE,
Jules Mum & Co. Reims
coronation:
It is not to be killed outright, but allowed a TIENTSIN BRITISHERS have decided to die gradually. We presume that when the hold a formal celebration of King Edward's
nothers and grandmothers of these gallant soldiers send for them to come home for some. domestic function, instead of being punished by court-martial as deserters as they are now, much to their bewilderment, they will be given a dollar and told to stay away, And it was only a few weeks ago, we are told, that a fresh
WATER-For unlawfully interfering with the water service Tin I was fined $5 or 7 days. She went to prison. TENDERS ARE REQUIRED fox the trien- nisl contracts from the 1st April, 1903, in the
as supplied to Imperial and batch of British. non-commissioned officers Hongkong Engineer District.
Royal Courts of Europe.
Per dozen Quarks.. Per 2 dozen Pitts
DRY AND EXTRA Day,
$48.00 $50.00
;
connoisseurs and a favourite at wood and Ascot Meetings, &c.
SCOTCH WHISKY,
Watson's celebrated
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Elend.
arrived for the Regiment on a three-years engagement. The real fact is that there is nobody now at the War Office in London who takes any personal interest whatever in the Regiment, and it is left to any subordinate there to do what he likes with it,
Lord Onslow's most amazing statement is that under the rule of Mr. Stewart Lockhart the revenue will increase largely, and Wei hai-wei become an important commercial port
THE DANCE arranged by the Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders to take place on the 14th inst, has been postponed indefinitely. A SPECIAL TRAM for the Peak and inter- mediate stations will leave at 13.45 am.tp- morrow after the dance on board H.M.S. Goliath
*
THE WATER ANALYSES for the month of February show that the services at Kowloon, Tytam, and Tok-fu-lum provide water of excellent quality.
TENNIS TOURNAMENT:—As announced in our advertisement columns, antries for the Hongkong Cricket Club Lawn Tennis Tourna ment close on Tuesday, the 25th inst. THE LIMEWASHING RETURNS for the fortnight ended March 1st showed that in the Eastern district 1,310 houses out of 2,032, had been limewashed, and 574, inspected since the last report.
A high class wine, well known to like Hongkong. We have the most unfeigned on whom it is rather hard he should be publicly Good-respect for the abilities of the new Governor, warned beforehand that he is expected to largely increase the revenue; but the present Govern ment effectually prevented Wei-hai-wei from ever becoming an important commercial port, even if it had all the advantages of situation which it obviously lacks, when Mr. Balfour voluntarily engaged with Germany that Great Britain would never connect the port by railway with the rest of the world. This extra- COLOSSAL DIVIDENDS:At the general- ordinary engagement was defended by Mrmecting of the Taku Tug and Lighter Co., Balfour in the Lower House, on the plea that Tientsin, dividends were declared of 137 per Very old liqueur Scotch Whisky.no real harm was done by it because Wei-hai-
cent, for 1901, making in all one hundred and wei would never become a commercial port seventy two par cent, for the two years, Per dozen $15.00
and now a member of the same Government gels up in the Upper House and blandly makes THE HAIMUN :-We are informed that the a directly contradictory statement. The one Douglas steamer Haimun which has been commercial advantage that Wei-hai-wei pos- doing duty for the American Government down. sesses is its harbour; it might become a in Manila, will shortly return for repairs and commercial port if it were allowed railway overhaul, whilst the Hailoong will go down to connection with the interior of Shantung; but, the Philippines to relieve her. with that chance interdicted, its future is not a WORK OF THE CLEANSING GANG:- promising one. To a Britisher it is humilia The Medical Officer of Health reports that Ling to contrast the systematic way in which the work of cleansing was resumed on the 17th. Tsingtao has been developed by the German February, and that during the ensuing week authorities with the carelessness and indif659 houses were dealt with, 1,615 floors were ference that the British authorities have shown fumigated, and 2,067 floors cleansed. in their dealings with Wei-hai-wel. It must be disheartening to General Dorward, after the good work he and others have done there, to the finest American Beer in the see such ignorance and apathy displayed by
the Government at home. market.
will be CLOSED from the 13th to the 27th COGNAC BRANDY,
instant, bojh Days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., General Agents.
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Hongkong, 6th March, 1903, THE INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERS AND SHIPBUILDERS OF HONGKONG.
HE MANAGING COMMITTEE have decided in INDEFINITELY POST- PONE the DANCE which was to be held on
J. F. MILLER, FRIDAY, the 14th March
Hongkong, Gil: March, 1902.
Hon. Secretary,
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WAR DEPARTMENT AND ADMIRALTY CONTRACTS FOR MINOR WORKS. REPAIRS AND MATERIALS. ROTTERENDERS are required for the TRIEN-
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Captain Zurbonsen, baving arrived from the ábole Porte, Consignees of Large are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for counteri,nature by the Undersigned and to take inmediate delivery of their goods from alongside.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before Noun, TO-DAY.
Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, and stored at Consignees risk and expense.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain- ing undelivered after the 13th instant, will be subject to rent.
All broker, chafed, und damaged Goods are
NIAL CONTRACTS from the 1st APRIL, 1902, in the HONGKONG ENGINEER DISTRICT.
Forns of Tender, Conditions of Contract and ail necessary afonuation may be obtained. on application at the undermentioned Royal Engineer Office, by Leiler addressed to the COMMANDING ROYAL ENGINEER, or in person between the hours of NINE and ONE o'clock up to the 12th instant,
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Tenders are to be forwarded to the D.A.A.C. (D), HEAD QUARTER OFFICE not later than 12 NOON, on THURSDAY, the 13th instant.
L. F. BROWN, [Sd.]
Col. on the Staff, Commanding Royal Engineer in China.
Hongkon 4th March, 1902.
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB,
LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT 1902
R.E. Office,
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to be left in the Godowns, where they will be ENTRIES will CLOSE on TUESDAY,
examined on the 13th instant, at 3 P.M.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office. Hongkong, 6th March, 1901.
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J. BROWN,
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FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE. HE'N.D.L. Steamship
T
BAMBERG," Captain Zurbonsen, will be despatched for the above Ports, on SATURDAY, the 8th instant, at Daylight.
For Freight, apply to
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office. Hongkong, 6th March, 1902. [285d DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW. HE Company's Steamship
THE
"THALES," Captain Robson, will he despatched for the above Port, on SUNDAY, the. gth instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or, Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers.
[283d Hongkong, 6th March, 1902. DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW.
HE Company's Steamship TH
." HAICHING,”
Captain Davis, will be despatched for the above Ports, on TUESDAY, the 11th instant at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
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AN. APPEAL. SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN
TCONVENT, CAINE ROAD, begs most respectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of Hongkong and the Coast Ports, for their kind patronage and support, and desires to state that she will be pleased to receive orders for all kinds of NEEDLE WORK.
Gentlemen's Shirts made to order, and Cuffs and Collars renewed on old ones.
Ladies and Children's Under-clothing Can dren's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery, Materials can be supplied, if required
The Superioress will also be most grateful old ENVELOPES to be made for any PAPER, into Books for the Children of the Poor Schools, who are taught by the Sisters: ENOM,
of the finest quality. $18, $24, $80 and $36 per dozen.
PORT AND SHERRY, :
of the finest vintages.
RAINIER BEER,
CICARS AND CIGARETTES.
A. S. WATSON & CO. LIMITED, THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.
BIRTHS.
At Ailsa, Mount Elizabeth, Singapore, on the 27th ult, the of J. GRAHAM, of a daughter.
On the 26th February, at Logan Reail, Pen- ang, the wife of W. H. E. PENGELLY; of a daughter.
MARRIAGE.
On the 14th January, at St. Mary's, Short- lands, WTELIAM LANCE CONLAY, of the Federated Malay Stales Civil Service, to GEORGIANA MAUDE, daughter of the late Ralph Skene Archbold, of Libiola, Shortlands.
DEATH.
On the 18th February, at Jersey, Channel Islands THOMAS WINDSOR, Aged 65. Senior partner in Windsor and Co., Bangkok,
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
SOUTH AFRICA.
THE CONVOY PRISONERS.
LONDON, March 4th..
Lord Kitchener. reports that Colonel Anderson who commanded the empty con- Yoy recently captured by the Boers, has arrived at Kraaipan' with nine officers and
245 men.
1-
GERMANY AND CHINA. Count von Bülow, speaking in the Reich stay, said that German policy was in nowise altered by the Anglo-Japanese agreement, which was not harmful to German interests. Germany was not pursuing territorial aims in China or Korea, and only desired to safe. guard fier commercial development. ****
LEADS-T, Elvins of the Hunghom Docks, charged Chan Sze, with stealing 40 lbs of lead valued at 40 cents, the property of the Hongkong and Kowloon Dock Co. As the fine imposed was not forthcoming, he was seat to gaol for a week to ruminate over his mis- deeds
HAD A SWEET TOOTH-Ko Yun Hing, cargo-coolie thought he would sample some of the sweets from a box on the s.5. Glamor. ganshire, but the keen eyes of the second officer Mr.King watched him, and now he is. lodged in the Victoria Gaol sampling govern- mest hemp.
ORDERS HAVE BEEN ISSUED directing that H.M.S. Amphitrite, which is of 11,000 tons displacement, is to be commissioned at Chat- ham Dockyard this spring for service on the China Station. The Amphitrite, on her return to Chatham, will be manzed by a new crew and despatched to Hongkong, for permanent service on the China Station. FOOTBALL-To-morrow afternoon, Friday, March 7th, on the Happy Valley, the Hong- kong Football Club "A" Team will play the Officers H.M.S. Terriči. Kick-off at 4.45 m. The following will play for the Club: Eevan, goal; Larnes end Woodgates (Capt.), backs;
The Honghong Telegraph Regarding concesions in Shantung Ger- Carpenter, Bennett and Sanford, halves
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1902.
NOTES AND COMMENTS.
Wei-hai-wei.
many only demands the open door, and Seth, Hays, Rutherford, Kerr, and Henderson,
forwards, there is no question of German exclusive
A RUSSIAN WOMAN died very suddenly rights in that province. Germany does not want any extra sausage in China, but dedeceased and avether woman from Tientsin, in the Harbour yesterday afternoon. The
mands the same rations as others.
LATER.
Our sister colony of Wei-hai-hai has come
THE SUGAR CONVENTION. prominently before the Far Eastern public
The Sugar Convention has been signed, ever since Lord OxsLow made his statement in the House of Lords anent its future and will come into force on the 1st Septem Our well. ber 1953. It provides for the abolition of government and prospects. informed contemporary the North China all bounties, the reduction of import duties Daily News has attacked. the matter to an uniform six francs, and, the imposition vigorously and, after repeating the statements of countervailing duties against states con-
tinuing bounties.
made by the noble Lord, says e
Now it will hardly be believed, though it is the fact, that the fortifications of Weihaiwei are completely finished, except for the actual mounting of the guns; and so far from their requiring great expense, they were completed at about one-half the original estimate, We suppose it shows a want of respect to charic terise Lord Onslow's remarks about the small- arm naval gun-practice, and the possibility of
using Weihaiwej as a sanitarium as flapdoodle, but that is what they are. Weihaiwei with its magnificent climate, equal to that of the Riviera, and its other natural advantages, with the great improvement in the accommodation for visitors that is promised, bids fair to become the sanit arium for the whole China coast; and if Mr. Stewart Lockhart wants to make it a success, he will take care that some garrison at any rate
who came down by the German mail steamer Sachsen and were transhipping to the Zafiro to go to Manila, were stepping out of their sam- pan on to the launch, which lay alongside the steamer, when one of them, aged about 36, suddenly fell down and expired, presumably from heart disease, The body was taken ashore and carried to the mortuary,
-Messrs. A NEW RAT DESTROYER. Watkins, Limited, are now, selling a very effec tive rat poison under the time of Newton's
Rat Cheese is put up in small boxes, and all that is necessary is to place the box with
THE GERMANS AT SHANGHAI. the lid off in the vicinity of a rat run, Count von Bülow, referring to the Gerverin belp themselves to a mouthful of the "Cheese" and are immediately attacked by a man garrison at Shanghai, said that what
most overpowering thirst which drives them to leave the house and seek the nearest water. was legitimate for others in order to secure commercial interests, was legitimate also for Germany.
CRICKET IN AUSTRALIA.
Directly the rat drinks he dies. The poison appears to act admirably and, as the rats do not die on the promises, it is just what is want ed here in our war against the plague beating The Australians have won the fifth testrat The only thing to Le remembered is that match against Maclaren's English Eleven by it is Poison. 33 runs.
SOUTH AFRICA.
THE WEEKLY RETURNS, Lord Kitchener reports that the week's
THE CRUSADE AGAINST RATS -The Medical Officer of Health gave that af to-day's meeting of the Sanitary Board be
That the Board recommend would move Government to make the followin under the Rats Ordinance, of 1901
remains there, with some officers and a military operations have resulted in 84 Boets killed shall be lawful for the Sanitary Board to
band: Officers and a military band are are an indispensable attraction nowadays...
Our Wei-hai-wei correspondent whose letter we publish this morning makes soDie very pertinent remarks about the announced 'dis- bandment of the Chinese Regiment. It was just like the present Government to make the announcement in the House of Lords, so that
and wounded, and 1,008 prisoners, and surrenderg.
MR. BRODRICK AND THE RE-MOUNTS:
Mr. Brodrick denies that he has dealt with
it should be publicly known at Wei-hai-wei Lord Kitchener in a niggardly spirit on the some days before it was officially intimated to question of re-mounts, During
the past
the responsible authorities; and now the "Wei-thirty months, 550,000, animals, have been hai-wei Gazette" says "We, are officially in purchased and landed in South Afric
COLTAM
WOTTAME CON
a botice on the owner of any ing him to fill up with cement, to be approved by the Board all other similar holes in the brickwor or flooring of suy buildidg Equitab gratings for all ventil [with] lew to the exclusión; of