TELEGRAMS.
** HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH"
SERVICE,
(From Our Own Correspondent) Opium Sales.
Calcutta, February 5th.' Tho-second auction sale of opium took place here yesterday and realised prices which show an advance of about ten rupees upon the last sale. They are as follows.
For 2,000 cliests Patni ... Rs. 1,170, Benares... 1,149.
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(By special arrangement with Der Ostasiatische Lloyl)
The Jesuit Law.
GROMANY'S DECISION,
Berlin, 4th Feb., 1.26 p.m. Chancellor van Buelow has in formed the Reichstag that the Gor- erment would bring in a proposal to cancel the law against the Jesuits,
(Renter's)
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Death of Tx-"ommandant Prinsloo,
LONDON, February 3rd. The ex-Buer Commandant Prinsloo is
dend.
The Venezuel Nozotiations. Sir Michael Herbert has presented a counter proposal to Mr. Bowen from the allics providing that two-thirds of the 30% of Customs dues at La Guaira and Puerto Cabello, he handed to the allies and the remaining one-third in the other claimant nations.
LATER.
Indisposition of the King. The King is indisposed with a mild attack of influenza and has been obliged to cancel all engagements for the week.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1903.
FATAL COLLISION ON THE CANTON RIVER.
ACTION IN SUPREME COURT.
Sutting in Admiralty Jurisdiction at the Su
preme Court this morning the Chief Justice, Sir W M. Goodman, with Commander Edward P Kiddle, vi F.M S. Albion, as nautic 1 as.
fence, however, would contend that it was dark. He had no desire 'to' object to any of the régulations for preventing collisions, for | the upriver tocat ruten were shallar to those," known here, based on the principles of good seamanship.
Mr. Slade said it seemed to him that the standard regulations for preventing collisions between vessels upon the high seas and in all waters connected therewith did not apply to either of these vessels, and agreed that the case ought to be considered with regard to practical seamanship.
TIENTSIN DAY. BY DAY.
(From Our Own Correspondent.) ̧
Co-day's Advertisements.
ISD ROYALT
CÍTY HALL,
TIENTSIN, January 21st. The Tientsin Volunteers held a meeting fas).THEATRE evening and have taken a stand with regard to the medal, unanimously deciding to decline it withodine Péking clasp, which has been In Peking and awarded the student volunteers in
be given to all the regulars who took ipan in the relief of Peki g ́as represented by thei service in Tientsin, for which place no separate clasp has been allowed." The volunteer have
sessor, hard the claim brought by Chu Leung against the owners of the ss. Hui fie in respect of damages alleged to have been caused by a collision between the lei e and plaintiff's lights mentioned in the pleadings. The junk no doubt taken an extreme step in declininges
junk.'
Mr. E. H. Sharp, K.C.. instructed by Mr. Pag Heu, of Messrs Mounsey and Brutton,
| appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. M.W, Side, instructed by Mr. C. S. H. Beavis, of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, for the defendant.
The pleadings were as follows:-(1) abon
daybreak on the 7th of March 1902 the junk
We Li of which the plaintiff was then part and is now-sule surviving dwaer whilst
Laden with a
Mr. Sharp continued to explain the two stern
was driven by three rows of coolies each of whom held on to a bar to prevent themselves falling into the cranks. The sterowheel n-
self wat decked over and the steers man worked tread it coulies were higher on the wheel and his out from the top of it. The heads of the
a mat awning protected them. It was on each side of this awning that the lights were hung, not to comply with any regulations, but to enable the coolies to see the cranks. The
The junk had a crew of 29 or 30 men, and was
an honour which, as the personal recognition. of the sovereign for services to the country, and, especially as it bears the impress of aur late beloved Queen, is in itself coveted by all, valuable and in many instances brilliant ser But the whole recognition of the volunteers'
vices has been scurvey, even in the presenta. tion of the medal as it stands common courtesy
was overlooked. The medals were sent to the Consul-General änd an express intimated that
This was har ly the way in which to bestowal
on voyage frum Sai Nam in Canton Hights acted, of course, for the two purpɔres. they had arrived and might be "called for."
general carg and having on board about to passengers was in the Ti owned by four men. She was registered at imperial recognition on honoured recipients! Mei Brazsh of the Canton River near Sepoy San Shui, West River, in the name of Tong The presentation in the fi st place should have
Island. (2) The wind at that time was very light, the weather was fine and clear and the tide was ebbing with a force of about two mi’es
an hour. The junk was heading in about a
North Westerly direction and was in king about too iniles an hour wer the ground. A white masthead light and a white light on
cach side of the stern were exhibited and burning brightly and a good look out was being kept on board of her. (3) At that time (those on board the jūnk observed the masthead light and the two side lights of a steamship
which proved to be the fui fe on the star- board quarter of the junk at the distance-away of about nue or one and a hal miles. The
ijnk kept her course and speed the oi Ho in the meantime ovę.tak ng her. (4) When the junk those on board her saw Hot He was about 100 yards away from the sit there was a danger of collision and shouted
out.
The foi e although bally hailed came on and struck the junk on the star- board side of her stern and did her so much damage that she immediately filled with water and was with her carga wholly last and Tong Hing Lan, Leung Chan and Chu Yap, three of her owners, eight of her crew and abou so passengers were droward. (5) There was no proper look-out kept on board the foilla. {0} The Zoi Zio, although an oveṛaking ship neglected to keep out of the way of the junk. (2) The Hoi Bai cuketed to stack n her speed or stup or reverse or to do so in due time (8) The said collision and the damages ard losses consequent thereon were occasion d by the fegligent and improper navigation of those on woord the Hoi He. The plaintiff claimed:- re-(1) A declaration that he is entitled to the dan
age proceeded for; (2) the cut demnation of the defendants or their bail in such damage and in costs; (3) to have an account taken of such 'damage with the assistance of merchants. (4) such further or other retiefas the nature of the case may require.
The Venezuela Dispute. Mr, Bowen has rejected the counter pro- pusal of the allies and suggested reference to The Hague tribunal, President Castro profiting by the prevailing feeling in America is endeavouring to play off the latter against the allies, and apparently, something sembling haggling is going on.
Irish M. P'S Release from Gaol.
Messrs. W. Redmond, Reddy and Roche have been released from gaol with a con- siderable proportion of their sentences un- expired..
SANITARY SURVEYOR'S
REPORT
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The defendant replied:-) The Bridh sa filio is owned by Chin Woon and is of Got tons gross Jegister carrying a crew 30 all told and at the time of the circumstances bereinafter stated was ou a voyage from Hong- kong to Canton. (2) At a little before 3.20 am, of the 7th day of March 1992 the Hoi He was in the Canton River off hepoy Island about Norths of the Tai Mei Light and on that side of the Channel which lay to the starboard side of the fei Ho. The wind was Nor h- cast and light. The weather was overe st but clear, and at that time it was very
The re, art of Mr. J. Bryan, sanitary surveyor, for the year 1993, is as flows:-
New house drains - Plans have Icen deposited and passed by, me during the year for the drainage of 433 bouses. The plans of 1,02 knuses were carried forward from 1901 making a total of 1,453 in band during the year. The drainage 726 houses has been dark. The tide was ebbing from 2 to 3 miles an hour. The foi Ila was heading about completed and the plans for 14 have been
North-west making about 4 knots an hour over cancelled, leaving 713 to carry forward to 1993.
the ground while her regulation tights duly In addition to the above, notices for repairs.Dr
exhibited aid burning and a good lookout was additions to the drainage arrangements of 201 houses were cirr e faward from Tet, and being kept on board her. (3) In those circum- new notices were received for 417, making a vessel which proved to be the total of 619 for the year. Of these 525 have been completed leaving 94 to be carried forward to
1903
Chinese sternwlicel passenger bein Ilo Li was
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ingas, one of the four owners, and was built at Cantons four or five years ago.
Chu Leung, plaintiff, in his evidence, said the vessel surviving. At the time of collision that he was the only one of the four awaers of
his three partners and six others belonging to the crew of the junk were drowned besides many of the passengers. Forty-three dead bodies of passengers were picked up and others were carried away by the tide. He went to the Nam Hoi magistrate and was refused damages and advised to so, to longkong to take legal preceedings.
This afternoon a man, who was a passenger on the junk at the time of collision, gave evidence, and stated that the stern lights of the junk were about the level of the steersman's knee and in such a position as to be clearly visible from astero.
The junk passed inside the lighthouse. A picture of a stern-wheel junk was put into Court, and the examination of witnesses was carried out with models.
The case was adjourned.
A HONGKONG MAKKET
QUESTION.
WILK, OR TINNED PROVISIONS ?
The following application for a stall in the Central Market for the sale of milk was con sidered at the Sanitary Board meeting this afternoon
Hongkong Horse Repository. Causeway Bay.
To C. Mcl. Messer, Esq. Sir,-Acling under the instructions of G. C
r. Master, Esq, executor to the estate of the late J. Kennedy, I should like to apply for stall in the Central Market for the supply and sale of m lk. I have mentioned the matter to the Colonial Veterinary Surgeon, and he thought the idea a good one, owing to the fact
that the milk would be sold under the same Alsa
supervision as the meat now undergoes.
a very large number of Enstoiners have sug- gested the plan as being very convenient to then. Of course I should prefer, if possible, a gall close to the compradores. An early reply will oblige. I am, Sir, Yaus faithfull,
(5.) 6. W. GRGO,
Manager.
I'ongkong, 230ł January, 1903. Mi.Me I. Messer, Acting-Regisvar Generat, minuted-i do a recommend that this ap plication be granted," "There is no spare room in the top floor of the market and there is no abjection to the selling of milk in other places. Mr. Gibson, Colonial Veterinary Surgen, minuted-The matter was mentioned between Mr Gag and myself, an 1 I told him then that there was no 10min in the Central Markel. I
Mr. Edward Osborne minned --Tern otit the tinned provision dealers. A foran has much more right to be in the marker than they.
The request, was unanimously refused,
THE CANTON TROUBLE,
(From Our Own "Correoonident;}
observed at a distance of ab ut 200 feet
also mentioned the fact that there was plenty away on the port bow of the Hai He without | nf room outside. I think that the applicant is "Private' house drains. The drains and lights of my kind exhibited on her, whereupon no more entitled to a stall in the market than the engines of the ni Ho were in nediately her milk sellers, and do not recommend that sanitary fotings of 63 buildings have been
the applicat on be granted. tested and reported on. Of this number 4topped and then reversed full speel astern required re-col-structing at 24 amending. Her whistle was blown and those on beard Shorned out to the He L to keep on the port Notices were served on the owners of the above 63 buildings calling upon them execute the site of the Hoi #o. (4) The Ho Zi did not keep on the port side of the Hoi a bul nece s ry work. Of the 59 have been
endeavoured to, cross the bows of the e complied with and the rem dining 4 are in hand.
Ife and her starbund quarter came into 21,678 houses have be visited by the Drainage
with the stem of the 'oi, le colli ion In perior and Overteer, with the result that 2026 drainage nuisances have been discovered, whereupo, the Wo Li heeled over filled Notices have been served in each case on the and capsized many of her crew and passen- owner or occupier to ahate the nuisance 468 gers being saved by the Hoi fo. (5) S ve as herei before admitted the several stare- nuisances have be a referred to the Hon. M.
ments in the petition" are" denied........(G). The U. ft. and 310 to the Hon. P. PW to be dealt
We Lïdid not carry or exhibit any ligh s. (7) with b. them. 3.952-choked drain traps, on
The We Li did not keep a prisper lo kout. (8) Pivate property, have been cleansed by the The IP Li- didnt keep her course and Drainage Inspector.
speed. (9) The Vo L'improperly endeavour ed to cross the bows of he or fin, (19) Tie collision was caused by one or alt ef, the things statet in the 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th paragraphs hereof or otherwise by the ne.ligence and improper and reck
When a household is suspected less navigation of tho e on board the 'o the whole family is run in, old and young. (11) The collision was not caused or con- Because of this it is difficult to tell how many tributed to by any of these on boardt' e //ol He.
respon-ible persons have been arrested. The Mr. Sharp, in opening th: case, explained shops are opening up rapidly and the city will that the junk Wo Zi was one of the tread-mill soon be settled down to business. All the class of sternwheel vessels employed on the armed guards have not yet been withdrawn Canton River, and was also propelled by sail though the number has been decreased. To when there was any wind. She was un-day, in the neighbourhood of the Nam Hor's doutedly worked by niechanical means and yamês, there is a great stir. The Nam Hoi's' therefore came under the heading of "steamer," | son is being married. There is a great gather- Though the owner of the junk called himself ing of small officials and gentry. This would "master" the real master of the junk, Ab seem to indicate that the officials are over, the Koo by name, was downed. The collision wärst of their fright. Among the people there took place at day-break—aid,—though={-ja-still-a-good deal of anxiety, and the subject- the sun had not risen, there was discussed on all sides is the captures mude and "an abundance of light. The counsel for the de- the chance of further trouble.
Water closets and using the past year water closets and urinals have been erected in rince's Buildings and the long kong Hotel, by permission of the Board, and connectert to the public sewers. Two urinals have been removed by order of the Board, in consequence of their having been fixed without permission being obtained, from No. 2 Bonham St and
New Buildin s
-Certificates have been granted during the year for 898 new houses and one addition certifying that they have been built in accord ince with the entire provisions of the Public Health Ordinance of 19 1. This is or in excess of the number issued last year, Comsteries--The work of laying out the new Plague Cemetery at Cheung Sha Wan has been -paceded with, and the majority of bodies dead of plgue, during the year, have been buried in this c-metery. Ten new terraces have been fir neil in Carolina Hill Cemetery.
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SKI ASAHI JAPANESE "BEER-
G. Cirauti,
Under Vice-Regal Patronage.
POLLARD'S LILLIPUTIAN OPERA CO.
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TO-NIGHT AND TO-MORROW NIGHT, BELE OF NEW YORK."
SATURDAY, MONDAY, TUESDA”, 7th, qi, toh February, “PAUL JONES,"
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY,
tih, rath, 13th February, "A GAIETY GIRL."
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
There will be only = MATINEES this season First Math: Sa URDAY NEXT, 7th February,
at 3.30 195
"PAUL JONES"
SECOND and Lase Mat, 15h February,
at 3.30 PM. --'--------
I'lans now open al Robinson's. Late trams and ferries during season.
Hongkong, 3th February, 1993.
been through the. General, as in 1903 the volunteers served under military continand, secondly, they should have been presented, ftlicy were worth anything at all they were worth a public ceremony. Medals are evirlently becoming cheap baubles when they can be bestowed in this casual way. In the early days of the siege the small body of volunteers were on incessant duty, occopying many im- poitant pests of danger, and prior to the actual attack when our resources were almost limited to the winter guards, they patrolled constantly at right and were on the qui vive at a'l hours to raise the alarm and bring in the men and children if necessary, which they did when the Time arriveil. These were mistakes made no doubt, and misunderstandings arose; but the volunteers as a body did what they were told and did it well, and their record for igco con- tained many brilliant and plucky deeds in addi-T" tion to Jim's world famed ride to save 'Tientsin, and the least, if it was also the most, which the Government could have done was, to place them on an equality with the besieged,volun- teers in Peking and the regulars with whom they fought shoulder to shoulder. To give them only the saine recognition as the Shang- hai volunteers receive who were over a thou sand miles from any action at all and were never required, is a miscarriage of justice which human nature can hardly be expected to tolerate without remonstrance. The corps have appointed a commillee to represent inat- ters to the home authorities through the Consul - General and it is to be hoped they will not be still more heavily sat on for their pains.
The
The
The financial confusion which has reigned. in the city for many weeks past seems to be The Viceroy has getting steadily worse. given orders and made rules ad lib, but Lightness of money is not a thing which can be remedied by legislation very easily. native bankers," as the exchange and pawn. stops are calier, have for months past been reaping a rich harvest of squeeze on exchange or negotiating foreign cheques or native orders, and this got to such an extent that business was almost al a standstill Viceroy then issued an order that after a certain dte this was to stop and all bnkers found charging premiums would be fined five On times the amount of their charges Saturday last two o ders chanced to fall into official hands on which Tis. yo and Tle 10j respectively had been charged. The bankers weig at once arrested and ordered to pay T 5,000 and Tis. 450%, within twelve hours, which they did, but they are still in detention. This eximple has brought business to a standstill and created a species of panic. The Southern merchants have jointly memorialized the Viceroy to ir and relieve the financial strain by order- ing the native banks to receive deposits on interest. At present none of the native banks give interest therefore they gel oo deposits. Thereare, in fact merely exchange or loan shops. There is plenty of money in the Cay which might be placed at the banks' use if they paid interest instead of being as now just herded or leaned out in small lots. The Viceroy is con sidering the propns 1, and may try the exper ment. Of course, ever since the City vaults were emptied there has been a scarcity of bullion, especially ax'import has been steadily in excess of export trade, and the tendency t money has been all outward.
Beautiful we ther steadily prevails, but the cry is all for snow. I'veryone is getting vaccinated but happily there has been no in- crease in the desease as yet.
Commercial.
EXCHANGE.
F LONDON, Telegraphic Transier
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CANTON, February 3rd. Many rumours are abroad but most of them without any foundation in fact. It was reported yesterday that, acting upon the information of some traitors, the soldiers went to Fa Ti and dug
Bank Bills, on demand .....1/6 13/10 Credits, 1 months' sight ... 7 386 up several cases of arms which had been buried
D'meats, 4 months wight 177 586 near the residence which Dr. Selden is having IN, PERLIN, (demand) - i M.1.601 built. Of the number of arrests made several ON PARIS, Bank Halls, on deman w 11.96) are children.
Crèdits, a months' sight ... NEW YORK. Bank Bills on demand...81 Credits, 30 days' sight....... 383 BOMBAY, Telegraphic Transfer...... 1161
On demand... SHANGHAI, Telegraphic Transfer
Private 30 days' sight YOROHAWK, T.T Spyereigns, Bank's Buring Rai.. cold raf 100 touch, per Rel€6.35 Bar Silver.....
A SK OF ASAHI JAPANESE BEER ASK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER-
G.
Girauit,
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115 .72
761
$1280
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OPIUM QUOTATIONS: Yesterday's quotations are as follows:-
Per ches". MALWA NEW
.:@$970 LAST YEAR..
@1,500/1,040. * OLDEST
.@ 1,050/1,130 PATNA NEW on
@ 1,227 BENARES NEW.......... ***@1,007!! PERSIAN (PAPER)..................................... @ 700
SK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER
AG. Girauit
-RACE HOLIDAYS.
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HE Undermentioned BANKS will be CLOSED) for the Transaction of Public Business, at 11.45 A.M., on TUESDAY. WED. | NESDAY and THURSDA', the roth, 11th
and 12th instant, respectively.
For the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA,
T. G. COCHRANE, Acting Manager, Hongkong. For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK-
ING CORPORATION,
J. R. M. SMITH,
Chief Manager. For the NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED,
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR, Chief Manager.
For the MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA.
LIMITED,
E. W. ORMISTON, Acting Manager, Hongkong. For the BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE,
Hongkong Agency,
GÁSTON MAVER, Acting Manager,
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Today's Advertisements.
HONGKONG, BOAT CLUB.
EXTRAORDINARY, GENERAL.
A MEETING will be beld, by kind per mission of the Cricket Club, in the Cricket Pavilion, at 6 PM, TO-MORROW, 6th Feb ruary, to discuss the question of Amalgamation with the R. 11. K. YACHT CLUB and building a club has e on a new site. All members aro carnestly requested to attend.
C. H. GALE,
Hon: Secretary.. Hongkong, 5th February, 1903.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received instructions
1o Sell by •
PUBLIC AUCTION, ' FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,
on
SATURDAY, the 7th February, 1903,
་
at I AM at their SALES ROOMS, No. 8, Des Vœux Road, Corner of Ice House Street, A QUANTITY-OF MIS ELLANEOUS, ARTICLES,
Comprising
NEW FELT HATS, BRACES, TIES, SOCKS, &c., &c.;
ALSO
An Assortment of JEWELLERY; ·
ANDRA
10,000 of EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES.
·TERMS ¦—ë usual,
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hengkape, sih February, 1903. - 11420
PUBLIC AUCTION. "HE Undersigned have received instructions
to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,
h
MONDAY, the 9th February, 1903, at 1 A.M., at their
SALES ROOMS, No. 8, Des Vœux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
40 DRUMS of No ANTI-CORROSIVE PAINT; AND
15 DRUMS No. 2 ANTI-FOULING PAINT.
TERMSAs usual.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, 5th February, 1903. [1435 POUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW.
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THE Company's Steamship
"HAITAN," Captain Roach, will be despatched for the abuve Ports, on SUNDAY, the 8th instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage apply to`
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO., General Managers. Hongkong, 5th February, 1903. [1458 EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM-
SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. EVE FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.. Calling PORT DARWIN and'«QUERES.......
LAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo: 16 ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &c.)
For the YOKOHAMA SPECIE HOLLUME, T
TARO
Manager. For the IMPERIAL BANK OF CHINA,
E. W. KUTTER, Manager. For the DEUTSCH-ASIATISCHE BANK,"
H. FIGCE,
Manager.
For the Russo-Chinese BANK,
J. W. R. TAYLOR,
Manager. For the GUARANTY TRUST CO. OF NEW
YORK,
E. F. GROS,
Acting Manager. For the INTI RNATIONAL BANKING COR-
PORATION,
CHAS. R. SCOTT, Manager.
Hongkong, 5th February, 1903.
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*HE Steamship
"EMPIRE" Capain McArthur, will be despatched for the above Ports, on THURSDAY, the 5th March, at Noon.
This well-knowa Steamer is specially fitted for Passengers, and has a Refrigerating Chamber, which ensures the supply of Fresh Provisions, Ice, &c, throughout the voyage.
This Steamer is installed throughout with the » Electric-light. =
A Stewardess and a duly qualified Surgeon. are carried.
N.R.To assure the additional comfort-of passengers the steamers of the Company have electric fans fitted in staterooms.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., Agents. Hergknny, 5th February, 3.
ge BUCHANAN
BLEND
SCOTCH WHISKY
JAMES BUCHANAN & CO.
SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERS, Dy Appointment to
AM. THE KING
and
HRH the PRINCE of WALES
SOLE AGENTS:
LANE CRAWFORD & CO.
HONGKONG.
UNLARIWA Z
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