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CROWN BRAND
WATKINS LTD HONGKONG.
WATER..
Throughout the Manufacture of this justly | celebrated brand of Table Waters all ingre dients used are guaranteed of purest quality. The machinery used is the most modern type and we have gone to great expense to erect our plant on latest sciențific principles which has such a great advantage over the
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1902. J
To-day's Advertisements.
NOTICEDIS:
HE OFFICES of THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH CO., LIMITED, thave now been REMOVED to No. 35, 'QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
Hongkong, 28th April, 1902.
TOYO KISEN KAISHA,
(ORIENTAL S.S, CO.) REGULAR SERVICE BETWEEN HONGKONG AND MANILA.
THE Company's well-known Steamship
"ROSETTA MARU," 3,876 Tons,
Captain Tate, will be despatched henre for MANILA, on MONDAY, the 19th instant, at Noon.
„To-day's Advertisements.
FOR SHANGHAI, YOKOHAMA AND KORE.
THE HAL. Steamship
"SUEVIA,
Captain Borck, will be despatched for the above Ports, on SATURDAY, the 10th instant,
at 4 P.M.
For Freight, apply in
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Oflice.
15240 Hongkong, Sth May, igen.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES:
KARITIMES.
PAQUEBOTS-POSTE FRANCAIS.
NOTICE.
STEAM FOR
SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA PORTS, LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX;
ON of manual labour still in vogue
old
process through the Colony, thereby further ensuring the purity of our products.
The Manufactory is under the personal supervision of a QUALIFIED ENGLISH CHEMIST, who has devoted years to bring this branch of the trade to perfection.
The Water used is analysed daily to en- sure of its absolute purity, and when we say
that our method of manufacture has been approved by Sanitary and Medical Authori- ties, it is in itself a sufficient guarantee.
WATKINS
LIMITED,
66, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Hongkong, 3rd May, 1902.
(714
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.
PORTLAND CEMENT..
$3.50 Cask of 375 tbs. Nel ex Factory. 83.60 Bag of 250 lbs.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managers."
Hongkong, 15th March, 1902.
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Comfortable Magnificent accommodation. cabins, Excellent table. Unrivalled speed. Electric light. A Doctor and Stewardess. -For Freight or Passage, apply to
HE MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA Agents.
Prince's Buildings,
Ice House Street.
[171d Hongkong, 8th May, 1902. FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE H.A.L. Steamship
"SUEVIA,"
Captain Borck, having arrived from the above ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature by the 'Undersigned and to take immediate delivery of their goods from į alongside.
Optional Cargo will be forward anless notice to the contrary be given before 5 P.M., TO- DAY.
Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Co., Limited, and stored at. Consignees' risk and expense.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 15th instant, will be subject to rent.
ALSO
PORTS OF BRAZIL AND RIVER PLATE. N MONDAY, the 19th May, 1902, at 1 P., the Company's Steamship "TONKIN," Captain Girard, with Mails, Passengers, Specie and Cargo, will leave this Port for MARSEILLES, via BOMBAY,
This Steamer connects at COLOMBO with the ss. Ville de la Ciotat, which vessel takes on her Passengers and Mails leaving that Port.
on the 31st instant, Direct to Suez, Port Said and Marseilles.
Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lon- don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through insesties for the principal places of Europe.
Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon, Cargo will be received on board until 4 P. Specie and Parcels until 3 P.M., on the 18th instant. (Parcels are not to be sent on board: they must be left at the Agency's Office.) Con- tents and Value of Packages are required.
For further Particulars, apply at the Com pany's Office.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, 8th May, 1902.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
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"BALLAARAT,"
Intimation,
A. S. WATSON
AND CO., LTD.
EsTanagura A.03, 18ật,
General Ian Hamilton has cleared a con-FREE siderable area to the West of Klerksdorp.
The British have captured Steinkop,
strong Boer position, the enemy's being heavy, The British had fourteen casualties.
LOCAL AND GENERAL
THE FRENCH MAIL of the 7th April was BER delivered in London on the sth inst PARCEL MAILS for Europe, &c, per as Coromandel will close at 3 pm. to-morrow, the 9th inst.
washed
Intoxicated,
been.
conlalbing wine
ro. People focked.
and cans and helped ontents. Severalḥ parsonS.
NWITS The German Emperor has conferred on Captain van Usedom, I.G.N., who
the is one of his Majesty's aides-de-camp, Order Pour le Merite for his services on the occasion of the siege of Tientsin, and the part taken by him in Admiral-Seymour's expedition
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. CAPT. W.G. SIMPSON, R.M.LI, of HMS for the relief of Peking. Captain von Usedom
SCOTCH-
WHISKY. E
WATSON'S VERY OLD LIQUEUR SCOTCH WHISKY.
Our Celebrated E LIQUEUR WHISKY is a blend of the best WHISKIES distilled in Scotland. It is of great age, very fine and mellow.. Its superior quality has estab- lished its reputation as THE LEADING SCOTCH WHISKY IN THE EAST.
PER DOZEN $15.
per case
1 per
[10040
of date. battle A. THORNE'S BLEND, White Capsule, ..... $10.80 $0.90
B. WATSON'S GLENOCHY MELLOW BLEND, Blue Cap- sule, with Name, and Trade Mark
10.80
FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND
STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, and/or Com pany's Lighters where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed. This vessel brings on Cargo-
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 15th instant, at 3 P.M. No Fire Insurance has been effected.
D.-WATSON'S HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office. Hongkong, 8th May, 1902.
Eszsa
BARNES' 20TM CENTURY ENTERTAINERS
AND BIOGRAPH CO.
HAVE ARRIVED BY THE S.S. "ROSETTA MARU," AND WILL POSITIVELY OPEN ON
TO-NIGHT, ST MAY, at the THEATRE ROYÁL,
WITH THE Following TALENTED ARTISTS:-
Miss "ROSA BARNES, American Queen of Illustrated Song: Mr. HARRY GRAY, Laughing Eccentric and Character Comedian; Miss MALVENA MOORE, Character Dancer, Par Excellence; Mr. JOHN R. BEYNOLDS, Rag Time Comedian; Miss AGNES FREED, the Californian Nightingale; DON FRANCES and FRANK FRANCES, the Musical Team: Madaur Wetan, America's Whistling Soloist: Mr. Tom OUEEN, the Chinese General;
THE BIOGRAPH
showing all the latest stirring scenes from South Africa during the war.
USUAL PRICES.
5140]
GL
From London, &c., ex S.S. China,
C.-WATSON'S ABELOUR- GLENLIVET, Red Capsule, with Name and Trade Mark
H. K. D.. BLEND of the FINEST SCOTCH MALT WHISKIES, Violet Cap-
From Persian Gulf, er B. I. S. N; and B. & P. sule
S. N. Co.'s Steamers.
Goods not cleared by the 15th instant, at
4 P., will be subject to rent. -
DANIEL CRAWFORD'S FINEST VERY OLD SCOTCH
No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in WHISKY.. any case, whatever.
All damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns and a certificate of the damage ob-
› LIMITED,
12.00
14.40
14.40
Tamar, has been appointed Musketry Inspec tor at Hongkong.
THE TWENTIETH CENTURY ENTER TAINERS and Biograph Company open at the Theatre this evening.
3
KING ACCEPTS FOUR LINERS-The King has accepted four liners placed at his disposal by the companies for Coronation
review.
THE SLOOP DAPHNE (Commander W, C. Packenham), which has served for nine years. on the China Station, having been last com- missioned at Hongkong in 1899, arrived at Chatham on 7th ult, to pay off.
SIR REDVERS BULLER —The papers agree that Sir Redvers Buller. is condemned out of his own mouth, but considerable crit cism is going on as to the government's course in connection with the despatches.
AT THE LARGE FIRE IN THE BAR ings, mostly warehouses filled with straw goods BICAN, London, last month, nineteen build and other inflammable things, were gutted and twenty-four buildings partly destroyed.
THE PACIFIC CABLE has reached Fiji, and the portion thus completed is 2,438 miles in length, The sections still to be laid aro from Fiji to Fanning Island (2,181 miles) and from Fanning Island to Vancouver (3,652. miles).
CROWN PRINCE OF SIAM London," 2nd April The King received the Crown, 0.90 Prince of Siani yesterday and conferred on, him the Grand Cross of the Victorian Order on the occasion of his attaining his majority. The. 1.00 Prince afterwards lunched with the Kings
THE MARRIAGE arranged between Charles Glennie de Rougemont, late of the Straits Settlements Civil Service, eldest son of the 1.20 late Commander Frank Rougemont, R. N. and Mrs. de Rougemont, of Bradwell, Oxon, and Kathleen AL Clifford, only daughter of Reginald W. Pearless of Green Hedges, East Grinstead will take place early in July at East Grinstead DEATH OF MR. DAVII, ROBB The
X.20
is really half a Scotsman, his mother having been a Miss Malcolm, of Burnfoot, în Dum-' friesshire-a famous family, represented, among others, by Sir John one of our ablest Indian administrators, whose statue now stands in the statesmen's corner of Westminster Abbey. The wits of Berlin used to pun upon the name of Count Usedom-calling him, “O, so dumm!" What a fool but a man who wins the Ordre Pour le Merite established by the Great Frederick can afford to smile at the gibe.
THE ADMIRALTY announce that Captain John R. Jellicoe, C.B., R.N. has been appointed Naval Assistant to the Contrailer of the Navy. This is a new appointment, which has been already foreshadowed in these columns. As was then auggested, the number of new ships: being built by contract in private yards is so great that it is felt that it would be an advan tage to all concerned if there was an officer responsible in a definite manner for the work.
the new position. Captain Jellicoe, who This, apparently, is the cause of the creation of gained his C.B. in China, where he acted as flag-captain to Admiral Sir Edward Seymou and was wounded, has had a most distinguished career, and is one of the youngest officers of his rank in the Fleet. He was promoted to be Captain over five years ago, and is only just over forty-two years of age.
CORRESPONDENCE,
[We do not necessantly endorse the opinions expressed
Correspondents in this column,
THE MILITARY OUTRAGE: TO THE EDITOR OF THE "Hongkong Tale Athgra SIR-In view of the extremely light sentence indicted by the Police Magistrate yesterday on the private of the Hongkong Regiment who was proved up to the hilt of being guilty of a most brutal and cowardly assault on a harm- less coolie in search of water near the Magazine just below Kennedy Road, one is justified in asserting the military element deserves to undergo the lash of public criticism and vigorous, denunciation. They should be kept strictly within military spheres. That Robb, late Chief Inspector of Machinery in the this vicious and ferocions soldier there can be compensation was due to the hapless victim of no doubt, but I submit that the sum of $5 was Royal Navy. In Chinese waters he took part
wholly inadequate; nor do I think "520 or a rupa ninraticalinoks and far the capture of Canton received promas Subtire puntsument for such a sequently he was engaged in the Naval yard Klave and unprovoked offence, at Hongkong for five years, and was there awarded the China medal.
tained from the Godown Company within ten A. S. WATSON & CO., death has occured, at Anerley,, of Mr. David days after the Vessel's arrival here, after which
E. A. HEWETT; 20 Claims will be recognised.
Superintendent, BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FROM MADRAS, RANGOON AND
SINGAPORE.
THE Company's Steamship
"LINDULA,"
BOX PLAN AT ROBINSON CO., LIMITED.
HARRY GRAY, Business Manager. having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining on board after 5 P.M., on FRIDAY, the 9th instant, will be landed at Consignees' risk and expense into Godowns at East Point.
THE POPULAR SCOTCH
1S
BLACK & WHITE."
JAMES BUCHANAN & CO. SCOTCHI WHISKY DISTILLERS.
By Appointment to
· I. M. THE KING,
SOLE AGENTS:
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.,
HONGKONG.
BANJOS
STEWART AND BAUER'S
02th Century” and “Thoroughbred
also
WASHBURNS."
MANDOLINES, GUITARS, STRINGS, FITTINGS, REPAIRS.
28th January, 1998)
THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LIMITED Hongkong, Shanghai & Singapore. 19359
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. Hongkong, 8th May, 1902., '
[szad
Insurance.
FORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
THE Undersigned AGENTS of the above THE
Company are prepared to accept First Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS at CURRENT RATES.
SIEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong, 28th May, 1805.
Intimations.
ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE, HONGKONG.
WING to the of accommoda-
tion in the present building and the in- creasing demand for admission, it has been found necessary to extend the wings of the main building and to enlarge the Chinese de partment by an additional storey with two wings. The estimated cost will amount to over $15,000. To cover these expenses we Appeal to the liberality of all friends of Education. The establishaent has been in existence for the
last as years and is open to all classes. Much of the clerical work of the city is carried on by its past pupils. As this is the first time we have applied for assistance we expect a generous response. The names of our most liberal Benefactors will be inscribed upon marble tablets, ns a lasting testimony of their generosity.
THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS. Hangkang, 22nd November, YONG.
EDUCATION: WEL-HAI WEI · SCHOOL,
A where a thorough all-round education is NENGLISH SECONDARY SCHOOL provided on modern lines.
at
Pupils prepared for the Public Schools, the Royal Navy, and for commercial life. jan
Bracing climate. Healthy situation, facing
South,
Summer tèrm begins May stå.
PRINCIPALS
HERBERT L. BEER, London University, LC.P., Sometterie Aastalant Master of Tears College, Cornuslí. Cuas. E. BEER, London University, L.C.P.,
„Lait of Queen Eilenbeth's, Grammar School, Hackburn,
zoth Féliruary, 1002.
TAI
LOONG.
4 and 3, Lyndhurst Terrace,
FOR Fancy Muslins and Piques, Flowered
Delaine, Ladies and Children's Shoes, New Chiffon Hats
Hongkong, 1st May, 19031
The Honalona Dia
BIRTH.
At Ashprington House, near Totnes, March 30, wife of J. F. WREFORD, Penang, Straits Settlements, of a daughter.
MARRIAGES.
At Putocy, April 8, F. D. GODDARD, of Hongkong, to ADELINE EMMY TRUELSEN.
At St. George's Church, Penang, on the 25th uito., by the Revd. Frank W. Haines, ILA., Colonial Chaplain. FREDERICK J. C. Ross, Barrister-at-Law, Penang, to LUCY MARGARET, widow of the late John Allan, Merchant.
DEATH.
That a British officer and a Havildar of the |_ H. K. R. should have been slowed to attempt to shield the private was, under the circuma- tantes, deeply regrettable and little abort of a scandal...
matter
|'SIR BOURCHIER WREY is among those who have expressed a desire to oppose, in the Conservative interest, Mr. E. J. Soares, M.P. It is to be hoped that His Ex. the Govemor for Barnstaple, when an opportunity occurs in the capacity of Commander-in-Chief, "of Sir Bourchler quite recently retired from ibs the Forces will deal with the Navy, at the age of 45. Sir Bourchier was on "under "" military law, and that in virtue the Ching station when he succeeded to his | of the high civil office which he holds he will, if necessary, report the whole affair to the War Office through the proper channels in order that jall parties concerned may be dealt with in a suitable manner....
DANCE APAR
At Putney, April 7, FRANCES MARY, wife of title and the Tawstock Court estate just on two years ago. He owns some 10,000 acres in the division.
Oliver J. Launders, of Manila,
The Hongkong Telegraph
HONGKONG, Thursday, May 8, 1972,
"REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
SIR H. H. FOWLER'S POLICY. LONDON, May 6th. Sir H. H. Fowler in a manifesto declares
that he will adhere to Lord Rosebery's policy in regard to the War in South Africa, and Home Rule.
THE NEW CHEQUE DUTY. Hicks Beach has definitely not nito michael proposal to remit the extra duty on cheques under Two pounds on their being presented at a Post Office.
The Times understands that Sir
THE RIOTS IN RUSSIA. Martial law has been proclaimed in five districts of Poltava province, Southern Russia.
LORD CHARLES BERESFORD
ARMS FOR KWANGSI REBELS-Evid euce having been obtained that arms and munitions were being shipped from the United States for the rebels in South China, the Chinese Government have protested against the ship ments being allowed. The United States Treasury bave in consequence warned the collector at San Francisco to stop the ship ment and notify, the Department of any attempt to export arms, for the rebels,
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The unfortunate coolie should receive proper compensation from the Military Authorities, and lailing that, Sir, I would suggest you up the poor fellow's cause and start a fund for
bim. This would serve the purpose of giving some help to the poor fellow and at the same. doud Ptimelt would demonstrate to the whole Chinese
population that European such brutality with horror and with deep sympathy for the sufferer,
NEW CABLE SYSTEM:-The report of the Inter-Departmental Cable Communication The conduct of the soldi Committee recommends connecting every im- was not merely one portant colony with the naval base in England have involved any civili «passing":
tof grave breach of the per by a, cable touching only British and friendly or neutral territory. The country's, policy,
says, should be free trade in cables and oppos
either to Ceylon-Rodriguez, Ceylon. purchase by the State. It recommends a cable
(Keeling), or Singapore Cocos (Keeling); alo a land line connection between the Straits and Burma
podr cool fin the midst of this femble.
have sailed int succeeded in Thior would very 600p
cd him fit only for a loung month or two-and he
should be then only and bu clin
oreover, if we are then it is to be
Funde
WEDNESDAY'S BAND PROGRAMME The following is the programme of music to bo performed by the Band of the Regiment on the new Parade Ground from 5 Civil p.m. to 6.30 p.m. on Wednesday next the 14th inst.
1. March
Overture...“Le Chemin de lí
3. Selection......Madam
AND THE NAVY, Lord Charles Beresford, speaking in the House of Commons, said that he was alone
4. Valse Belle responsible for the publication of the letter.
5. Divertimeäte....if Bootë criticizing the Mediterrancan Fleet, and that 6. Belection 2! Indian and he was prepared to submit to any punish-7. Polka... meet for non-compliance with the printed regulations.
LATER.
QUEEN WILHELMINA'S ILLNESS. Latest reports state that Queen' Wilhel, mina's condition is satisfactory,
OBITUARY,
Bret Harte, the novelist is dead.
OPERATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Chateau en Espa God Save the/Kieg
APPOINTMENTS: pleased to approve of ments-Sir Henry Moore
(Governor of the Governor and Commu Colony of Fiji, and His Ma missioner for the retirement of Sir
K.C.M.G. Sir Gerald,
(Chief Secretary
Island of Malta);
Colonel Colenbrander has resumed operamander-in-Chief of tions against the enemy under Commandant succession to Sir.) Beyers.
K.C.M.G/
COTTAM
COTTAM
OTTAM, & CO; FOR SUN HATS.
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