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Manchuria.
LONDON, - November 11th.
Seven hundred Chinese robbers attacked and captured the town of Dodune to the south-west of Kharbin, Manchuria, in the beginning of October.
A Russian force sent to dislodge them,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1902.
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entered the town on the 24th of October; } who has visited India, Burma or the Straits, into market daily. The vegetables are of
and executed the leader. The Russians will garrison the town until the attacks cease;
Mr. Balfour at the Guildhall. Mr. Balfour, speaking at the Guildhall, said he looked to the future in South Africa with a hopeful but not too sanguine spirit. Despite the great difficulties to be overcome, he had every confidence in Lord Milner's long' tried genius and administrative ability, and the results of Mr. Chamberlain's visit. Referring to the Far East, lie congratulated Lord Lansdowne on the successful diplo macy displayed in concluding the com- niercial treaty with China, and the alliance with Japan.
Baron Hayashi, Japanese Minister in London, replied for the foreign ministers.
LATER.
The French Coal Strike. The French coal-miners langely refuse to accept the arbitration award, which is favour able to the employers, and are continuing the strike.
Mascagni's Arrest. Mascagni, who has been released on re- duced bail of four thousand dollars, has in- stituted a suit claiming fifty thousand dollars damages against his managers for detention
and false arrest.
The French Navy.
M. Pelletan, French Minister of Marine, in view of a desire nnt to exceed the naval estimates, has suspended the construction of three battleships and reduced the effective Mediterrancan Acet.
REPORTED NEW VICEROY FOR THE TWO KWANG,
1.E. 'vei Chun, ex-Vicerny of Szechuan and uncle of the Grand Secretary Yung Lu, who arrived at Shangbai from Szechuan a fortnight ago and who was asked by his powerful nephew not to return to Peking for the nonce but to remain in Shanghai and, Eke Mr. Micnwher, "wait for something to tum up," it is now freely reported in local mandarin circles he has been advised from l'eking that he will he shortly chosen to take the place of the late Viceroy Tao Mu, at Canton, In this event the present Acting Two Kwang Viceroy, To Shou, will give up his Guvernership of Kwangleng to Li Ising-jui (now acting Governor) and go up to Peking for audience and possibly be given a Metropol tan post. -
THE MISSING "CAMORTA."
MARINE COURT OF ENQUIRY.
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large portion of the trade of the colony is entirely in their hands and the total amount of capital influenced by them bulks very large. Several of the leading steamship companies Writing under the nom de plume of "Man are wholly Chinese, while the feets of junks MALWA NEW darin," a correspondent has sent the following that crowd the bay and harbour and which sketch of Hongkong to the Rangoon Ticarry out the local trade, are all in the pay of nearing it, either from the south or west, is an The first view of the island of Hongkong, on one or two of the larger native firms,
The Chinese of the towns are traders, as
had extremely beautiful one, been already remarked, but the country people The island is the centre, and principal one from the outlying portions of the island and of a group situated close to the mainland of from the mainland are frequent visitors to the China, of which the adjoining province is that town. It is by these that the excellent supply. of Kwangtung
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of flowers and vegetables is raised and brought To the traveller arriving from the west, and noticeable difference will be apparent in the every kind, both European and Asiatic, and are excellent of their kind, while the proficiency Aspect of the coast In place of the low of the Chinaman as a gardener is too well swampy and palm-fringed shores that meet the known to call for remark, but the gaze on nearing the coasts of India, Ceylon or ARRAY OF BEAUTIFUL EXOTICS the Malay Peninsula, he will now see bold and and cut flowers exposed for sale daily in the rugged cliffs against which the sea dashes its principal streets strikes the traveller with angry waves. Beyond the islands the outline of admiration. The price of these flowers too is the mainland itself is discernable with ranges of ridiculously small, a most exquisite bouquet of hills bordering the coast line. in place of palms freshly cut blossoms being purchasable for a and tropical vegetation rocky and arid country few cents. In the same way the private gardens alone is visible and although on nearer attached to the larger houses exhibit the China- proacti a certain amount of vegetation may man's skill in the art of horticulture, and crery be noticed on the spurs and ravines, this garden teems with rare flowers of perfect. vegetation is not of a tropical nature, but con development, while many of them possess turf siste largely of stunted pine trees, and others was that would not disgrace an English usually found in temperate zones.
country house. All this is the work of the Chinese mali, who unlike his Indian contrete takes the greatest pride in the state of his from his master will quirkly design and fill garden, nd without the slightest prompting
numerous flower beds, of most artistic con- straction and arrangement..
The general view d'the coast, with its
HARE AND ROCKY HILLS,
mind at once the appearance of the African burat as they are to a'reddish brown, cals to coast line on the southern literal of the Mediterranean. The same blue haze that is a feature of the landscape on the northern coast of Africa also obtains bere, and adds to the
resemblance, and the distant view of the land, rugged though it is, is beautiful in the extreme After passing several outlying islands, which to all appearance are desert and unpopulated, the
Presents, even some approaches This prescats even from the seaward side, a considerable difference to those already passed. The island at first glance stems to rise abruptly from the sen, and to
culminate
ONE LOFTY PRAK,
which rears itself for over 1, ou feet above the levelf the ocean, but as a matter of fact the island cons sis of a succession of bills with valleys and ravines intersecting them,
The island is divided from the mainland by an arm of the sea about three-quarters of a mile in width, and this aim, ex ending as it does for some luce er four miles in length hefore opening again to the east, f rims the harbour and road tead of longkong, ✅ natural harbour of a size to hold all the navies of the world and of such importance from a mercantile point of view as to rank amongst the first of trading poits in either hemispheres. On turning eastward into the barbour, the first view fure town and port.is obtained. On the island itself the town of Victoria is built and extends from the water's edge to half way up the hills, on the summits of which morcover several hou es exist, many, situated in this elevated position.. of the finest residences in the colony being
The town of Victoria is an admirably designed and built one (?-Ed., II.K. A broad and commodious roadway runs along the sea front, a large portion of which has been reclaimed of late years only. Facing this roadway, which is called the Praya, numerous
LARGE PUBLIC DUILDINGS
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Hongkong, possesses L
A VERY FAIR RACE-COVESI-
and rolo ground. in spite of the lack of lovel ground on the island. The former is situated within what is known as the flappy Valley and the latter is below it and nearer the sea. On both ponies and horses enjoy the luxury of of galloping on real sound turf, with a spring in it, not usually found out of the British Isles.
Taken in all there are many worse places than Hongkong. few that equal it in scenic. attraction. The mountains, the blue waters of the bay, and the white stone houses, clustering Mediterranean coast town, while the climate, one above the other, rese ble in many ways i although hot and disagreende for some four of during the remaining eight, of which at least .months yearly, gives one nothing to complain
render fires and warm clothing an absolute four are really cold, so much so indeed as to
necessity.
ANOTHER GREAT EXPOSITION.
THE LEWIS AND CLARK CENTENNIAL The great Expoși ion which is to be held at St. Louis, U.S.A., in 1954, to celebrate the one- hundredth anniversary of the purchase front France by the United States in 1803 of the Louisiana Territory, is to be followed in 1905 by another exposition at Portland, Oregon, to commemorate the centennial of the famous expedition to the Pacific Northwest Territory by the intrepid explorers, Lewis and Clark, in 1805.
Before Hon. John Barrett, Commissioner-
WARREN'S
GRAND
AMERICAN CIRCUS.
THE PRAYA, HONGKONG,
(Facing ite. Central Market).
TO-NIGHT!
AND
To-day's Advertisements.
CITY HALL
Advertisements,
THEATRE ROYAL,
THEATRE
Lessee and Manager
THE HONGKONG AMATEUR
Representativa
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DRAMATIC CLUB'
will give Performances of
TO-NIGHT and TO-MORROW
LIBERTY HALL,"
(THURSDAY), 13th)
SATURDAY, 15th).
(FRIDAY), 14th NOVEMBER, 1902,
Commencing each Evening at 9 P.M.
Dress Circle ..
precisely.
Orchestra Stalls ......... Stalls
No Pit and no Half Price.
Tickets can be obtained at the Booking Office of the Theatre, City Hall, at 10 AM.
Booking Office will be open daily from that date from to A.M. 10 4 P.M.
Late trams will run a quarter of an hour after the fall of the curtain."
Hongkong, 13th November, 1902.
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ST. GEORGE'S BALL.
MEETING of the SUBSCRIBERS to the
EVERY EVENING AT O'CLOCK. A ST. GEORGE'S BALL will be held by kind
COMPLETE CANCE OF PROGRAMME
*
Commencing
TO-MORROW EVENING.
THE COMPANY IN ENTIRELY
NEW ACTS,
MADAME KATARINA,
the Queen of the Horizontal Bars. LA PERCHE AMERICAINE PAR LE
PETIT DICK. ·
MDLLE. ALICIA
in Striking Equestrian Scenic Act,
MDLLE. IVY,'
the Dashing Equestrienne. FENTON, the Lightning Jockey,
NINY,
the World's Mirth Maker.
-CENTO in his Great Juggling Act.
THE BLONDIN MONKEY and DENNIS,
the Wonderful Performing Pig.
IN THE FAR EAST.
General for the St. Louis World's Fair, left Hongkong recently for the countries of south- ern Asia and Australasia, after successfully completing negotiations with Japan, Korea, China, and the Philippines, for their participa ling the way, most of which are of måderntion, he made an interesting statement about design and erection. The mo e noticeable of the Lewis and Clark Exposition which we these buildings are the government offices, the print below. Although the Commissioner THE BRIGHTEST ENTERTAINMENT Hang ong Club, the Telegraph Company's General's official mission is solely on behalf offices and the Liongkong Hotel, &c. Bebind of the St. Louis World's Fair, he has a these again are the principal streets contain-deep personal concern in the success of the ing boil European and Chinese shops, the Portland Exposition because that city is his Post thee, several banks, and a large number home and legal residence in America.
the governments which he has visited have promised in response to his diplomatic repre- sentations to take part at St. Louis on a more comprehensive scale than ever undertaken at any other exposition, it is probable that they will be ready to continue their exhibits at Port- land in 1955, some four months only after the close of the St. Louis Exposition in 1901, and so derive the duable advantage of two exposi tiens coming in surcession in widely different sections of the United States,
of otels.
Above these streets the ground rises abrupi- ly, and on the lower slopes are situated the Cathedral, government house, and the official residence of the general officer commanding in the colony,
Still further above are many streets as well as detached houses; while connecting the town with peak, which is the highest and also the most favourite place of residence on the island, there is a funicular railway running shear up the mountain side, and
In compliance with orders i sued by the Bunina Government, a Special Maring Couit of Enquiry assembled recently in record evidence as to the probable circumstances which caused the BIS N. Company's steamer Camorti lo founder in the cyclone of the 5th of May, 1907, on the Bragu Flus, in 16 fathoms of water, while on her voyage to Rangoon from Caling-markable one; for a walk along any of the apatam, which port she left on the 2nd idem..
The count recorded the following finding upon the eviden e-The sp'e question which we have to decide is whether the wreck which has been located at lavitude 15 deg 27 min. 45 sec. N. and longitude 94 deg, 43 min. 13 that of the B.S. Cumort or not. The s.3. Camerta belonged to the British India Steam Navigation Company, and was on the run between Rangoon wed Cocoanada, a voyage that usually takes a fortnight. She last left Caling. apaiam at 11am, on the 2nd of May, 1903, and has not been heard of since. A cyclune occurred on 5th of May, and it is, surmised that she was lost in tût cyclone. There
To east and west along the sea front the houses pass gradually from thes of European design and occupation to those occupied by the Chinese population, and the change is a re-
principal roads will carry one from the quarter chudy European, through various grades of change until at length the
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Commissioner-Genera) Barrelt said: While I have no official Association with the Lewis and Clark Exposition and my negotia tions are confined to the participation of Asiatic Purchase Exposition, I am glad as a citizen of and Australasian counties in the Louisiana
Portland and the State of Oregon to answer a few inquiries about, and say a few words in behalf of, the Lewis and Clark, Exposition to be held at Portland in 1995, the year following the St Louis World's Fair of 1904
CHINESE LEMENT IS PURE AND
UNADULTERATI D........... So and une has passed from a European town, "The business interests of the Far East, both into one of the flowery Land, where the Euro native and foreig, shou'd give spec al arten- peans are few and far between, and the Crination to this exposition at Portland because that men with their pig-tails and paper-soled shoes city and the wonderfully rich section of the crowd the busy thoroughfares, and where the United States in which it is located are shops that line each side. of every street are destined to play most important par in cthely Chinese in their appearance and offer the development of commerce on tlic an unending vista of swingin', quaintly lettered Incific. There are already several direct gaboards and pendant Chinese lanterns, which steamship lines runnlug from Hongkong latter when lit up at night give to the whole and the other Oriental pens to Irland, naure qua ter the gay and typically picturesque Oregon, and to Seattle and Tacoma, Washing eusevible peculiar to the towns of the Far East. ton, in addition to the one that has its terminus The Chinaman of Hongkong is a very differ at Vancouver, British Columbia, which adjoins can be no reasonable doubt that the vessel ent person to those of his nationality who have the State of Washing on, and to those baving made their homes in other countries. Here he as their destinatio San Francisco, California, was lost. It appears that she would pro-ison his mutive heath and he shows it plainly in which State is equally interested with those of bably meet the cyclone about 4 3.m, on the various ways. No longer is he the insignificant the Northwest in Asiatic trade." -5th of May, and the spot at which the wreck alien overshadowed by a superior race, for has been discovered corresponds wi hi the posingkong, although an island and a British tion in which the Caorta wou'd probabl be about that time. The weck is in the regular line of direction taken by vessels bound, for Rangedn. In addition to this, the masts of the wreck are the saine distance apart as those of the Comert r, and on the explosion of a mine by the officers of the RLS. Dalhousie, some casks of castor oilere floated. The Camorsa was carrying 64 of the se as portion of her cargo. The only two vessels known to be lost are the fermat from Bombay and the Camortu, The former was carrying a, slone cargo only. Under the circumstances we are. of opinion that there can be no reasonable doubt but that the wreck is that of the Caviorta, It is impossible to determine the cause of the disaster. She was in perfectly good order, and a staworthy vessel in every way...
THE WEATHER;
The following report is from Mr. F. G. Acting Director of the Hongkong: Obser vatory:-indian
"The States of Oregon, Washington, Fontana, and Idaho, which alumately became clony is sentially Chinese in character, a portion of the United States largely as a Leave the sm 1 portion of the town where the result of the expedition of Lewis and Clark, European buildings are crowded together and comprise an area approx mately of 400,000 $4 even he e the aliq itous Chinese have elbowed miles, or three and a half times the extent of their way into every available vacancy and the Philippines, and rank among the chest one plunges at once into streets wholly given | States of the U ion, duhough in the infancy over to the Celestial. Chinese, men and of their development. Both Oregon a d wallet talk messils core is coll. Was order on the Pacific and while the babel of talk that assails one is com- have a combined const line of nearly 1,000 posed entirely of various dialects of the same miles. Fordland, Settle, ad Tacoma,-en- language,
terprising cities that have grown almost to. 100,000 population each during the last two. decades, have a large growing trade with long. kong, and Asia generally, and are the ports through which the products of the Pacific Nor thwest, the best known of which are flour and timber, are chiefly slipped"
The Chinese'quarter is, however, byg
NO MEANS WARTING IN CLEANLINESS
and sanitation, as palive quarters usually are. Whatever may be the interior state of the houses, they are outwardly well made buildings of stone, of three and four states each. Some of the houses are occupied by perhaps only one As for nearly ten years, beginning with my or two families, in the case of the wealthier experience as American Minister to Siam, I people, whereas others present the appearance have devoted my energies awakening in of thronging as they are with men, women and terest in the possibilities of Asian-American children, probably af mily 10-every room.?. commerce, I may be excused, for expressing The streets are fairly broad, well paved, and the belief that the two expositions to be held clean, the conservancy of the town being of respectively at St. Louis and Portland will conise under kur pean mangement. The provide the best opportunities ever afforded lighting atragements too are excellent, as the for the legitimate exploitation of Trans-Pacific On the 15th at 11:55 a. The barometer whole Town is lit by electric lights and incan trade, from which incalculable benefits will has risen slightly over japan, fallen a little on descent gas, even throughout the native quarter.result not only to the United States but to the China teases The better class of Chinaman is particular Asia."
Pressure is highest over Central Japan, and Irma'ns below normal on the China coast the crowd is certainly a cleanly one. The as to his appearance, and the general effect of generally
Vienotie class exius of course, buta,
MG Pressure appears to be lowest over the N. POVERTY IS CONSPICUOUS BY ITS ABSENCE part of the China Seas
A Few beggars a e lo be found anywhere in the Montoon still interrupted on the coast to the town and of those that exist the majority ate Northward of Hongkong.
Fresh NE winds in the N. pat of the China they get occasional Charity from arriving the
cripples, who haunt the landing stages-where Sed
20VA Stravellers: Forecast: Tesh ar moderate winds; The Chinese residents in the town are, to a showery
gedwn trac
commerce A-
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Commercial.
TO-DAY'S INTEI LICENCF.
local insurance companies have decided FIRE INSURANCE:We are informed that
increase of their rates on all risks of cent, on the lariff bitherto in force.
ENT'S RATH
PRICES AS USUAL.
MATINEES Every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, at 3.32.
Children Half-Price to Matinees only.
GEO. WARREN,
'Sole Proprietor. [12rod
Hongkong, 13th November, 1902.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
permission, at the CITY HALL, on TUESDAY, 14th November, 1902, at 5.15 1.M.
His Honour the Chief Justice, Sir WILLIAM MEGH GOODMAN, will preside.
Up to the present there are 136 Subscribers. Further intending 'Subscribe's are requested. to sign lists now in circulation or to notify the Undersigned.as early as possible.
E. W. MITCHELL, Hon. Secretary, Hongkong, 13th November, 1902.
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. NORDDEUTSCHER HAMBURG-AMERIKA
LINIE.
LLOYD.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
*HE Steamship
TH
"KIAUTSCHOU,"
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of the HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 6 P.,
TO-NIGHT.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Golówns, and attGoods remaining undelivered after the 19th instant will be subject to rent.
All broken, chafed; and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on THURSDAY, the 20th instant, ai 9.10 A.M.
All Claims must reach us before the 23rd instant, or they will not be recognized,
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
MELCHERS & CO., Agents. Hongkong, 12th November, igaz. AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA-
TION COMPANY.
(0530
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM BOMBAY AND SINGAPORE, THE Company's Sicamship
THE
"TIROL," having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being Janded at their risk, into the Godowns of the "Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, HEUndersigned have received instructions Limited, whence delivery may be obtained.
This Vessel brings Cargo:-
From Trieste, er 5.5. Imperatrix transhipped
at Bombay,
to Sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION, FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,
on
SATURDAY, the 15th November, rçoz, at 11 A.M.,
at "WOODLVADS VILLA."
Corner of Seymour and Lower Castle Roads,
MARBLE-TOP
THE WHOLE OF THE VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Comprising :- PLUSH-COVERED DRAWING ROOM SUITE, TEAK WOOD WARD-ROBE with
GLASS, BEVELLED WASH-STAND, TEAKWOOD DRESSING TABLE with BEVELLED GLASS, IRON UELSTEAD with WIRE and RATTAN MATTRESSES, TEAK-WOOD DINNING TABLE and CHAIRS, PICTURES, DIN- NER WAGGON, CHEST-OF-DRAWERS, TEAK-WOOD OVERMANTEL with B VELLED GLASS, BOOK-CASE, MARBLE TOP TABLE, RUGS, DINNER SERVICE, CUTLERY and GLASS-WARE, &C., &0.1.
⚫ ALSO "One TREADIE SEWING MACHINE,
Catalogues will be issued.. TERMSAs usual.
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HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. 'Hôngkong, 13th November, 1902.
PERSEVERANCE LODGE OF
HONGKONG, No. 1,165, REGULAR MEETING* of the above
A. LODGE will be held in the FREE- MASONS' HALL, Zetland Street, on MONDAY, the 17th instant, at 5 for $30 p.m. precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend. Hongkong, 13th November, 1902. - [1207d AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA. TION COMPANY. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, FROM YOKOHAMA AND KÕBE. THE Steamship
"MARQUIS BACQUEHEM," having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk, into the Godowns of the Hangkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown" Company, Limited, whence delivery may be obtained
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowas, and all claims must be sent in to the Office of the Undersigned before. Noon, on the 19th instant, or they will not be
Goods remaining in the Godowns after the 19th recognised PAWAN KA
No Fire Insurance has been effected; and any
instant will be subject to reht
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SANDER WIELER
Ad Agent S
D
ROYAL
"MAAN: REULE ARTHU
THE JANET WALDORF
COMPANY.
MONDAY, 17TH instant.
The Famous Military Drama
"A ROYAL DIVORCE.
MISS
JANET WALDORF
As the Empresa Josephine.
Napoleon Mr. NORVAL MCGREGOR,
The Scenery, Costumes, Accessories, and Synopsis of events of the five Acis and Tableaux of this Attractive Play will be produced in its entirety,
Prices
153, 52, & 51.
Box Plan at Robinson's. Special Tram and Ferry Service. Hongkong, 13th November, 1902, . [rarad.
"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. S.S. MOGUL" FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL AND
STRAITS. "ONSIGNEES。f Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at, Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained. T
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be-given before 5 P.M. TO-DAY.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain- ing undelivered after the "zoth instant," will be subject to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be pro sented to the Undersigned on or before the 24th 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 201h instant, at 3 P.M. No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
*
THE P. & O, S. N. Co.'s Steamship
- "MALACCA,” FROM ANTWERP,LONDON,PORTSAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS Consignees of Gargo 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, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed. Ad
Optional Goods will be landed here unless. instructions are given to the contrary: before 10 A.M., TO-DAY:
Goods not cleared "by, the zoil instant, at 4 P.M., will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in any case whatever...
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignees' and the Company's representatives at an ap pointed bour.
All Claims must be présented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here after which date they cannot be recognised, pa
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have len the Godowns, we aj s ka
·E. A HEWETT,
e Superintendent. Hongkong, 13th November, 19022) 2-[4 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP
Optional Cargo will be discharged here, unless Co
notice to the contrary be given immediately.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Claims must be sent in to the Office of the Undersigned before Noon, on the 19th instant, or they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insurance has been effected, and any Goods remaining in the Godowns, after the 19th instant, will be subject to rent.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SÅNDER, WIELER & Co., Agents. Princes Buildings. Hongkong, 13th November, 1902.
f11ded
NOTICANGKUMPANY:
“ONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship
"PERU
The above Steamer having arrived, Gon- signees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for Countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.
i and expense.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees risk
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.
EW TILDEN;
Agent Hongkong, 13th November, 1902,
THE POPULAR
SCOTCH
WHISKY
BLACK & WHITE."
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