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The Venezuelan Difficulty,
LONDON, December 11th,
Violent demonstrations. look place at
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1902.
THE SULU ON 8.8. " KWONG
CHOW."
"SPEED TRIAL TRIP."
Mr. E. O. Murphy, in responding, said he ļ could not help but think the happlest momen s in a shipbuilder's life were when he saw results crowned with success. He made refer ence to "that question of the dollar and labour troubles" and afterwards thanked the many had doubtless left their offices at considerable inconvenience to attend the frial trip. He therefore had much pleasure in toasting Mr.
Commercial.
Lob. Nothing is doing yet in new crop. dealers being disinclined to contract forward. Weather continues good and it is expected there will be fair arrivals by the end of Decem her. The cholera is fast disappearing.
RICEA
To-day's Advertisements.
THEATRE
ROYA
Caracas on Tuesday evening on receipt of invited on board the ss. Kwong Chowtoinspect friends, who in a busy place like Hongkong, to be had at the latter rate. HONGKONG, tinus arriving which weaken the market. Lo- Lessee and Manager will... Mr, W. REULE.
inans.
Yesterday morning a number of guests were.
the news from La Guaira. The crowd burn the vessel and witness her speed trial. Atten ed the British and German flags, and at-clock special launches conveyed visitors, resic tempted to burst open the doors of the Gering on the Hongkong side, off to the steamer Included in the assembly were: the two Miss tann legation, shouting death to the Ger- The police did not, interfete. The Venezuelan Government has placed an cm- bargo on the British and German railways. General Castro has proclaimed an anjnesty, and has called all Venezuelans to arms, Mr. Bowen, the United States Minister at
• Caracas, is representing British and German intercats, and he has obtained the release of the principal British and German prisoners, and is insisting on the release of the re Dainder.
LATER.
The Venezuelan Affair. The Venezuelan warships, with the exrep tion of one which is claimed as French pro perty, have been sunk.
Mumford and visitors.
and ts Shaw, Mrs, and Miss Legan, Mrs.
Mr. Mumind responded suitably and after Grover, Ciplains Grover. (surveyor), Walker, wards Caplain Tom Austin, R.N.R., was toasted and Messrs. Chau Siu Ki, biumford (Lloyds), The popular skipper magle one of his characteris Chiu U Tin, Cr ke (Goverment surveyor), tic speeches in reply, prefacing his observations Orchar (Governinent surveyor), Line Ter by humorously apologising for his loud voice San, Wei On, Wei Wing Hong, Yeung Kin which be attributed to the fact that most of his Cho, Parlane, Kwan Fang Kok, Ku Faltime had been spent in sailing vessels where Shan, Ip Lau Chun, Galbraith, Chau Yam good lungs were required when a man had to Kin, Chau Sing Tong, Yung Chuk Ting, speak to a sailor on a top-gallant yard in a gale Chan Lui Chiu, Leong Ngo Sang, Yeung Pui of wind. He spoke in the highest terms of Shan, Wang Tui Chow, Ip With Kwan, Logan appreciation of the liberality of the owners of (Dack Ca.), A. Roger, Kwan Chi Ngan, Fok the new ship. Too Kai, Chiu Chow Sam, Chia Ping Nam, Fung Heung Chun, Ku Kar Nam, Pan Sing Chi. Fok Lai Wing, Ku Kee Yao, Li Shan Hin and others.
The vessel slipped her moorings and pro ceeded on her trials, between the Channel and
..
After the caterer was toasted the pauls of the forward capstan began to clank as the windlass have the anchor cable into the chain locker, and before long the gond ship Kwong Chow was on her maiden voyage across the harbour. to the Shiu On. Ste anship Compary's wharf
TO-DAY'S 'INTELY ENŠT.
BANK shares are firm, with sales at $655 and $657.50 but there are
none CANTON & M CAO STEAMBOATS have chaned hands at $36.50 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION shares are depressed, and there are sellers at $87, but no buyers, CHINA SUGAR. REFINERY sales effected at 584.50 to $85. There are still sellers of HONGKONG Dock at $ars, but no response from bayers. WEST POINT BUILDING COs, are in strong demand, and are wanted at $55. HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE COs. are slightly weaker; small sales at $2.25. WATKINS and POWELLS have been done at $7.50 and $9.50, respectively. Again sales have been effected in HONG KONG LANDS$185, and there are buyers but no sellers at that rate.
WEEKLY SHARE REPORT.
Messrs, Bonjamin, Kelly and Potts in their weekly share report, dated 12th inst., state:
General Ferrer with 1,200 Venezuelans is Kowloon Rocks, shortly after elevenn'clock. In | where, looking from the deck of the steam Hanks has been very steady throughout the
marching on La Guaita,
sacred-soil.
(Kube Chronicle.)
she was received by simply a sea of heads while a royal salute of crackers announced her arrival.
Business has been unusually quiet and no movement of any importance has taken place. The market, for, Hongkong and · Shanghai. week, with a strong inclination to buy; which has resulted in a further improvement in the rate, while, on the other band, Indo-Chinas show a heavy decline on the previous quotation. have continued to advance and shares can be Hanks-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks placed at $655. The London quotation is at
all res, eats the text was satisfactory, the en- General Castro'bas issued a manifesto desines and steer ng gear worked smoothly, the cribing the act of the allies as barbarous, vibration was hardly perceptible though the ship was quick to answer her helm, and the
The Kwong Chow is a tree deck vessel ignoble, and treacherous, and has summon.
vessel was willout ballast. On the first measur- specially designed for the Canton-river passen. ed all the states to join in defending the ed course she made it knots, and on the secondger trade, and is the largest steel ship yel and third als rig knuts was attained, thus launched in this colony having a tonnage of giving a mean speel of 112 knots. The 1,175 gross and 9 7. registered. Her dimen revolutions were 120 per minute, steam pressions over all ure: length, 20ft.; breadth. 463. Nationals are to lie had at $27. sure i70 lbt to the square inch and vacuum 25 35 f.; and depth 12 f. She has twin screws Mr. Inagaki, the Japanese Maister of Bangs After this test was over the mud hook surface condensing engines and two steel Accommodation is of the mast kok, telegraphs that the Siamese Government was dipped and the company proceeded to do boilers. issued an order on the 36th inst probibiling justice to an excellent tiffin, catered by Mr. luxurious nature and the vessel is fitted Farmer, King Edward Hotel, in the spacious in carry no less than 1,100 passengers The the free coinage of silver preparatory to the forward upper deck satoon. When all glasses first saloon is situated at the forward end of the upper.d-ck and is equal in every
Siam and the Gold Standard.
4.
TOKIO 29th November
adoption of the gold standard.
THE MOSQUITO QUESTION.
D
THOMSON'S LETTER,
Regarding Dr. Thomson's letter dealing on the mosquitoes infesting MacDonnell Road district, which was considered at the Sanitary Board meeting, and which we published in extenso last evening, the President said that The Sanitary Board was concerned only as
were charged Mr. W. S. Dailey rose from his sat and said: -Ladies and gentlemen, the stcamer & wong Chow having completed her official trials to the satisfaction of the owners, 3 have muc pleasure inʼsaying a few words pon this occasion. It seems but yesterday that our Fiend Mr. Chau Siu Ki approached us with enquiry for this vessel, evidently with grave doubt as in our ability to tamild, but here
respect to that of ocean passenger steamers
Furniture is of a most cast'y nature and stateroom contains more than two berthis. The second saloon is for Chinese passengers and the airy sleeping room, opening on to the promenade deck, is fitted with broad cushioned
lounges
saloons of English Channel and Continental steamers; the second dining room is capable of well ventilated steerage nccommodation is seating from 150 to 200 persons. Spacious and situated in the 'ween decks. Bak rooms are fitted with hot and cold water and the floors of all lavatories, etc. are tiled. The vessel is electrically throughout by a model dynamo
somewhat similar to the second
at $469, and are still wanted hina Traders. Marine Insurances-Unions have been fixed
may be procured at $58. Cantons are weak and sellers predominale at $167).
Fire Insurances-Hongkung Fires are offer at $345. China Fires have been disposed of at the reduced rate of $84) ; the closing quot ation is B3 seilers
Saigon, advise that sup, lies of paddy con- ally the demands insignificant is provinces Representative Mr. ARTHUR SEYMOUR, in view of the impending famine, stucked them- selves with supplies to last for some liyle time. We do not anticipate any material decline owing to the enhanced' cost of local stocks.. We quote 2nd Saigon at $6.50 per picul f. o. b.
Estimates differ regarding the coming native crop, but the concensus of opinion is that the harvest will be much less than last season.
OPIUM, QUOTATIONS,"
Hongkong, 13th December. Today's quotations are as follows.
MALWA NEW.....
OLD PATHA NEW OLD BENARES. NEW .... PERSIAN (PAPER):......
.41
l'er chest. © $ 900/1,030 @: 1,060/1,090 | ......@ 990
.@ 990
85. [email protected]/750
Lo-day's Advertisements.
THE CHINA-BORNEO COMPANY; LIMITED.
A
of the CHINA-BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED,
JOTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA-R NOT ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
JANET WALDORF. Co.
Pronounced by Press and Public to be the best Coy, seen in the Orient. THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, The Famous London Comedy THE "WRONG. MR. WRIGHT.
Answers to Correspondents:
·Conundrum—It is not a problem play,
the Wrong Mr. Wright"- Mr. Smith-Your impatience flows like a swollen torrent, you cannot see the
• Wrong Mir. Wright before this, even- ing and on Monday all Hongkong will be discussing its sterling ments. School Directress Yes, thank you, bring
alf the young ladies, it's quite proper. and a delightfully hilarious social Comedy. We must stipulate that Rhapsodies are permitted, but they must not fall in love and want to steal our Mr. Wright, others want. 10, 666-
bim.
Water Supply-We know the supply is limited, but tears flow from laughter and there will be an abundant flow at the Wrong Mfr. Wright.
N1-We da "not guarantee to restarë;
buttons burst off with laughter.
་ ་
Box plan now on view at ROBINSON'S":"
will be held at the RaGISTERED. OFFICES O the Company, 4. Queen's Building's, Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, on NDAY, the pur, ose of considering and if thought fit pass-Tariff and all other Arrangemeals as usual. 29th day of December, 192, al 12 Nos, for the
ing the SUBJOINED SPECIAL RESOLU- TION:---
Hongkong, 13th December, 1902,
RESOLUTION.
That the Company be wound up voluntarily under the Provisions of the Companies -Tirdinances -1665-to-18,9, and that the Honourable Chailes Stewart Sharp, Alex- ander George Wood, and John Thomas ! Martin Wheeley be appointed Liquidators of the sad Company with liberty for each i of them solely to exercise all the powers of! the joint liquidators,
Steamboats, after sales at $37, have fallen to Shipping. Hongkong, Canton and lacno $36 at which price shares are now offering. Indo Chions were. in fairly strong request in the erly part of the week, but owing to shares
D.ted this 13th day of December, ronz. offering freely from the North, the market took
By Order of the Consulting Committee,
WILLIAM D. JUPP, which rate there are probable sellers..(hina and our wife and family is a NEW-YORK a sudden turn and rapidly receded to $88 360]
Acting Manager.
Manilas are quiet at quotation. Douglas still procurable at St. Star Ferries have been Steamships have again changed hands and are dealt in nt $23 and $13 for the old and new ed sold at Tls. 290. Both Cargo Boats are shares respectively. Shanghai Tugs are report
the vessel il sats to-day to the entire satisfic- high of her owners, and we are glad to feel reguds the fumigation of servants' quarters, that we merited the confitence which they etc., within the area prescribed in Dr.
placed in us by giving us, a young firm, so Thomson's Jetter. The tenants had all been
The nwners were very clear written to, and had agreed in the proposition,
as to their requirements. We were to build a Mr. Fang Wa Chin:-There are plenty of vessel .00 feet long, to attain a speed of ten
kuois, while canying a thousand passengers and the windlass and steering gear are worked wanted at Tls. 145. We hear that a sheme is
nullahs not drained in MacDonnell Road.
Colonel Hughes :- Yea, plenty, Mr. Fang Wa Chún :-I think I am right in sa ing that a certain sam was voted at the Council for the draining of these nullahs. I see that it has not laren dane zei?
The President thought Dr. Thomson's telter should be sent to the Governor, and marle public through the Government Gazete, To this Mr. Osborne objected, and said "{ prpose that the letter, which is of public interest, be published in the th ce fural papers.
Mr. Lau Chu Pak seconded, and the pro position was carried,
ADMISSION OF A NEW COUNSEL.
AT THE SUPREM COURT
At the Supreme Cout this morning before
the rommenceinem of the regular business, the Attorney General, ir H. Spencer Berkely, in- troduced to this Loidship ir W. M. Goodman,
Mr. Francis Oswald Edlin, who has arrived in the Colony to`p actice at the l'ar
Sir Henry sail the new connsel was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Judica. ture nl England in March 88, and called to the Far, Middle Temple, in 1890. In October 189; he was appoi ted District Commissioner of Guld Cemas', and was Crown Prosecular on
two neta i ng-1893-89%, and Acting Puisne Judge in 1897. In Pecember 1897, Mr. Edlin was made Queen's Advocate at Lagos, and in the following year he was appointed, by Sir H. McCullum to examine into the
arge an oder.
and 350 tons deadweight cargo. On going into the matte we found to ensure the speed under these conditions machinery of an improved type to that commonly used would be necessary and this we have fitted and without extra charge, with the result that knots have been stained. At the beginning we decided that the question of profit shmuid tie a secundary one, our chief aim being to give entire satisfaction to the owners by turning out a vessel which spared no expense to attain this end, and we would be even more than satisfactory; we have have our reward to- ay in the appreciation of our work expressed by the owners. It has been said that the pleasure of life consists not in the making of money, but in the ac complishment of what may be serined "satis- fictions" namely, the attainment of those ends upon which we set our hearts, We made
by stent. The boats and other life saving
on foot to amalgamate the two Companies. apparatus are of the most efficient and modernership at $85 and $55 at which latter rate there Refineries-China Sugars have changed own.
design.
MISS JANET WALDORF'S DRAMATIC 07,
The final production of Sherlock Holmės. was witnessed last evening by His Excellency
Sir H. S. Berkeley and Capt. Arbuthnot, anda Sir Henry A. lake, Lady Blake, als Blake,
large and appreciative audience. The piece went very smoothly and at the close of each act there was a call for the principals. The Wrong Mr. Weight, one of J. H. Broadhurst's funniest farces, will be played to-night. If the London hall-mark is required in Hongkong this piece would prove a big draw for it played
up our minds to turn out a thoroughly satis- record season in the big metropolis. The factory by regardless of cost, and we a closeong air. Wright Lys claim to only one ay better rewarded by the knowledge of mission to amuse. We therefore look for success, and by the owners' appreciation, than ward to a hearty laugh.
if we had aimed only at making a large profit Our relations with the
out of the work.
hers have throughout been of the most cordal mare. Mr. Chau Siu Ki and bis fellow-direcors have taken the keepest interest and they have assisted us in every way, 1 in the design and consimction of this vessel,
wish to express, on behalf of my partner and myself, our high'appreci tion of the confidence and assistance given us by the directors of this Company, and ask you, ladies and gentle For eight months, innen, to join me in drinking a buniper to the 1897, he was Acting Chi: f Justice and was also
success of the gond ship Kwong Chew, coupling once engaged in the administration of the
the toast with the name of Mr.thau Siu Ki Goverment of Legos, and for a time acted as
(Applause.) deputy for the Governor. From Lagos, Mr. Edlin went in Fiji and in 1900 officiated as Attorney General and in 1901 was made Chief Justice of that coinny.
trade of the colour.
His Lordship then directed that Mr. Edlin
congratulated him as becoming a member of
the Bar. He said that with his wide experience, he was a distinct acquisition to the local Bar, and wished him a pros erous career.
CLAIM FOR $16,000.
..
THE STABBING CASE...
Feirers. American Naval Officers were, walle
·MORE PIRACY ON THE WEST. RIVER.
are further sellers. Luzons are quoted at $123. Mining--Punjoms continué steady at $21 buyers, and Raubs at 64. Jelebus are to be had at $14. Chinese Engineerings have inquiries at Tls. 7...
Docks, Wharves and Godowns-Hongkong“- and Whampoa Docks have been somewhat in strong demand at $215, but are slightly easier 1wards the close. At the Extraordinary General Meeting held on the 8th instant, the Directors' proposal for the construction of a new dock (which was never seconded) was emphatically rejected. Farnhams are wanted at Tis, 193, Kowloon Wharfs have been sold at 538. longkew Wharfs have again been done in Shanghai at Tis. 307].
Lands, Hotels and Buildings. Hongkong Lands have improved in value and, after sales at $184, are inquired for at $185. Hongkong Hotels have again been negotiated; at $141. Astor House Hotel have changed hands at $321. Hotel des Colonies are in. request at Tls. 16). Humphreys Estates are without business and can be bought at $12. Further sales of China | Providents at $93 have taken place and more
shares are inquired for, -*
Cotton Milis-Most stocks under this head- ing have advanced, and 1ere are buyers of Ewos at Tls 42, internationals at Tis. 41, and Laou-Kung-Mows at Tls. 42. Hongkong Cot. tons remain steady at $171. 2.
1
HEMP, SUGAR AND RICE.
Before Mr. J. H. Kemp at the police court, U. S. S. Kentucky, was charged on remiant! this morning, Sergeant Frederick Rodin'i of
with stabbing Private Edward Larne of the U.S. S. New Orleans. Thedlefendant pleaded guilty and was defended by Mr. Norman thing, the case on behalf of both vess is, After a long heari g His Worship found the
Cigar Campanics-Nothing doing. Miscellaneous Green Island Cements have prisoner guilty and sentenced him to three been placed at $20 and are now 'wanted at wee's. Mr. Ferrers asked for the prisoner's $201., A S. Watsons have sellers at $14). release on a fine to be substituted for imprison-1 Watkins are asked for at $71 after having Mr. Chau Siu Ki (the Chai man of the Shiu
ment as the ship was leaving fog Mani'a on changed hands at the rate.. China Bomeos are On S. S. Cu) said-adies and gentlemen, Monday An officer from the Kentucky in the market at $35. Electrics have found before I respond to the load proposed by Mr.rised if the magistrate complied with the buyers at $30 for the old, and $565 for the Bailey for the success, of the steamer Awang request the man would be punished on board new issue. Dairy Farms are on offer at be aduilled and enculled accordingly, and, allow me to thank you for the lionour ship. Mr. Kemp told him he had beter apply: $11, ex the dividend of 75 cents paid on the
you have paid us in being present here to day; to the Colonial Secretary.
gth instant. Universals have inquiries at $21. ingly gratifying both to the directors of the an honour which, I need hardly say, is exceed-
Willian Powells have been done at Sof. Lang, kats are obtainable at Tis, 162). zhiu On.Stamship Co, and to myself. Speak- ing on behalf of the Company, I am pleased. to be able to state that the Kuiang, Chow has been constructed and equipped, to our entire satisfaction by Messrs. W. S. Bailey & Co. I am assured that the speed attained The interesting case which opened at the
at her trial today is very satisfactory -Supreme Court yesterday was continued to-day
que, The Kwong Chu is the largest steel laden with Chinese New Year goods, and before His Honour Chief Justice Sir Willi mi Meigh Goodman. The plaintiff claims from Colony, and we feel very much indebted 10
yessel that bag yet been launched in this carrying a large number of passengers, was on its way from Canton to Siu Lain, the crew the defendant $16 co damages for having taken Messr, Bailey & Murphy for the thorough saw another junk lying near the sh re carry away stones from his quarry at Mataukok, Mr.maunch in which they have carried out the wok.iog a lantern signifying she was in distress The Company are determined to do their ut. The junk immediately went alongside and most to provide kir the comfort of the passengers just as the captain and crew. were making and I feel confident that the cuplain and the preparations to render assistance they were officers of the vessel will heartily co-operate met with a volley of rifle fire. At the same with the directors to attain that end. The trade time light snake boats darted out from among between Hongkong and Canton is increasing the rushes, and boarded the junk. A hand to to such an extent, that I hope this new hand conflict took place, with the result-that {" addition will be welcomed by those nierch; when the captain saw that three of his crew ants immediately connected with this im were slain, and many wounded, he portant porting of Hoogkong's-commerce | reluctantly had to surrender, The pirus, (Applause.) Ladies and gentlemen, I will after, gagging the crew," "and" buttened the now ask you to kindly join me in drink passengers down in the main hatch; ransacked ing heartily to the success and prosperity of the builders, Messrs W. S. Bailey & Co., coupled with the nine of Mr. EO, Murphy (Applause)
LI PING CIUN TONG.
E. H. Sharp, R.C., barrister-at-law (instructed.
by Mr. F. B. Deac n (solicitor) again appeared
for the plaint if nod Mr. M. W. Slade, barrister at-law (instructed by Mr. E. Grist, solicitar),
for the defendent.
Further evidence was taken and the Court adjourned,
CRICKET.
A cricket match is proceëling as we go to press between the H. K. C. C. (Civilian x) and H. M. S. Tamar The Funars, went in first ́and were all out at two o lock for 76 rúns."
A match is also proceeding at Happy Valley between Ibe Graigengower C. and the Civil Service C. C.
SK for ASAHI JAPANESĘ BEER
Q. Gimult
ASK
THREE MEN KILLED.
From Chinese 'sources' we learn that on the night of the toch inst, whilst a junk,
The following items are extracted from. Mestra. Warner, Barnes & Co's weekly cir cular, dated Manila, 29th ultām,
HEMP.
The market continued weak with a declining tendency, and prices have receded about 4
123 during the fortnight. The dollar, value, how ever, has not boce so materially affected owing to the further decline in exchange. Dealers have come to recogni, e the disparity between their and buyers ideas, and have consequently been able to dispose of part of their holdings. As we close, there is a slightly better feeling the market, with buyers and no sellers of Fair Current at $23.50 per picut, equal, si ex- change ¡jól; to £34, 5, 3 per ton 1, 0, b.
SUGAR Manilom na, nothing offerings
Taal.—No cropt
Hollo. With the fall in exchange, currency prices have gone up, and there have been some the place, and got away with over six thousand small transactions in old crop on the basis of Iasis of goods and money. The passengers - $1.50 per picul, for usual assorjed – 8ths, which tuggage was also ransacked,
in equal, at 1 of exchange to £6, 7, 8 per ton
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[13330
· DOUGLAS. STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW.
THE Company's Steamship
"THALES," Captain Robson, will be despatched for the above Pon, on MONDAY, the 19th instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage apply to
"DOUGLAS LAPRATE & CO.,
General-Managers. Hongkong, 13th December," (902
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED.
13610
E3359d
TOYO KISEN KAISHA, (ORIENTAL S.S. CO.)
REGULAR SERVICE BETWEEN HONGKONG AND MANILA, IN 48 HOURS.
~HE Company's well-known Steamship
"ROHILLA: MARU," 3,869 Tona, Captain E. P. Bishop, will be despatched hence. for MNILA, on THURSDAY, the 18th instant, at Noon.
To be followed by. * ROSETTA MARU," on or about 24th. instant. Magnificent · accommodation Comfortablé cabins. Excellent table.. Unrivalled speed. Electric light. Doctor and Stewardess carried.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
THE MITSUÏ BUSSAN KAISHA,"
Agents. Prince's Buildings,
Ice House Street. Jongkang. 13th December, 1903. [189d
INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION- COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW. THE Company's Steamship THE Company's Steanship
"HAITAN"
Captain Roach, will be despatched for the above Ports, on TUESDAY, the 16th instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO., General Managers. Hongkong, 13th December, 1902.
136241
LOONGSANG,"
Captain G. S. Weigall, will be despatched as above on FRIDAY, the 19th instant, at 4 P.M.
This Steamer has Superior Accommodation for First class l'assengers, and is fitted through put with Electric Light,,
For Freight or Passage apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Managers, Hongkong, 13th December, 1902. 113630
THE POPULAR
SCOTCH
BLACK&WHITE"
JAMES BUCHANAN & 00. SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERS.
Appointment t
H. M. THE KING
HRH the PRINCE of WALES
SOLE AGENTS
LANE CRAWFORD & CO.
HONGKONG
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