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TELEGRAMS.
(Reuter's,)
Russia and Japan.
LONDON, 27th October.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1903.
TIENTSIN.
P.&O. MAIL STEAMERS 70 LAY OF
your three familiar
By February next camers belonging to the P. & O. Company will be taken off the Australian sun, thesa being the Rome which is at present in Australian waters, and which sailed for Fremantle on
on her last homeward, voyage an October 12th, the Britannia, which will pass bound on December 17th; and the Victoria through Colombo for the last time homeward- which will go out of commission on completing
SIAMS FINANCES
INTRODUCTION OF THE GOLD' STANDARD
SCHEME.
(From Our Own Correspondent) PAR
Tientsin, October 13th. Nothing definite yet, but the station is The Japanese and Russian purchases ofed to be visiting Pon, Arthur very shortly, ar warming up. The Russian Ministerit announce coal at Cardiff for the past fortnight amount to 120,000 tons, including the loads of several steamers chartered yesterday, but in structions have been received that it is not necessary to insure the Russian Port Arthur cargoes against war risks, as has hitherto to these grave anticipations, The Fort Arthur her voyage to and from Australia in February metal, His Majesty's Government had realised
been done. This is regarded as a favourable symptom.
most
The Standard states that official informa tion has been received in Berlin both from St. Petersburg and Tokio, that the Tsar and Count Lamsdorff have approved of the drafts of the Russo-Japanese Conventions providing a peiceful compromise for all differences.
LATER.
The Balkan Trouble. 'The demobilization of all the Bulgarian reserves has been ordered which marks the end of prospects of war for this year.
The Macedonian Reform Scheme.
are perfectly united in supporting the Austro- Russian Reform Scheme for Macedonia.
else the Viceroy of the Far East, Pacific Ocean, etc, will visit Peking, and Russian official generally allude to war as a certainty. To day's Reuter alluding to a projected meeting of Admirals at Singapore appears to give colour
writes pretty plainly in regard to Russia's in-
·paper Novai Krai, writing on October 3rd, entions and the estimate of Japan. It says that the war cloud is again looming large on the horizon and Japan is panic-stricken. Her younger men are eager to try their strength in the arena, but Russia assured of her righteous cause and of her strength looks calmly on. What right has Japan to interfere with Man-
'next year.
We take the following from Mr. Williamson's pent on the Budget of Siam for the current *Several important financial measures were adopted during the past year, of which the most coage of silver. Owing to the serious and nable was the closing of the Mist to the free long continued fall in the value of the white
churia? Kussia has occupied it and will con tinue to occupy it in the interests of her big { of r9,500 tuns and '15,000'effective horse-power. was decided to prohibit the further free coin.
Co-day's Advertisements.
TO LET.
Before leaving this subject, it may be well to allude to certain criticisms which have lately appeared in the press and elsewhere, as to the alleged partial failure of the gold standard scheme owing to the divergence for a time between the ruling market price of the tical and the Treasury selling rate. It appears to have HOUSES in WONG NEI CHONG ROAD, been imagined by some that the closing of the Mint to the free coinage of silver necessarily implied the fixing of exchange by Government ing price of ticals, but a moment's reflection will show that this cannot possibly be the case. at whatever Sgure it chose to adopt as the sell-
The Banks are the buyers and, sellers of bitis for some time that unless it took steps to fexchange between Siam and the different Afoldovic, a bandsome vessel of 10,000 tous
The Rome will be supplanted by the counteract the depreciation in the value of countries with which it has business relations, its currency-a depreciation the end of whereas the Government merely possesses the with 14,000 effective horse-power, which was which no one could foresee-it would beuoriopoly of making and selling ticals and, in aunched last year. She will call at Colombe necessary, if the progressive efficiency of the common with all monopolists, is in a position to for the first time on February 25th next.administration was to be maintained, to in- According to an Australian paper, the Britannia crease taxation to a considerable extent.
lix its selling price at such a figure as it choses, This consistently with the necessity of finding buyers. is to be replaced by the Mongolia, also of was regarded as undesirable for many reasons, In addition, however, to the ticals in the 10,0co tons displacement with 14,000 effective horse power, and the Victoria by the famora, and consequently, after careful deliberation, it
vin if its practicability were demonstrated Government coffers, there are an enormous Aumber of these coins in actual circulation throughout the business centres of the coun- age of silver at the Hint. This measure was try, and the effect of these is very great indeed effected by means of a Royal Decree published when they flow to and from the Bunks in ac At times when the demand for money is great, is for instance during the busy export season, the Banks find themselves compelled to come ling stock of coin, and when this happens the ruling market rate will approximate closely to that at which the Banks can obtain fresh supplies from the Treasury. At such times the Government rate is said to be effective,
Both these last are sister ships of the foldavia,
pletely re-fitted with modern engines and machinery in 1892, and is remarkable on aç- count of the daring but successful experiment which was then carried out of cutting the ship
The Rome was built in 1881, but was com
in the Government Gazette of the 27th Novem-cordance with the necessities of trade.
Reuter's agency learns that all the Powere justly go there, but the country has to be in two and adding a large section just forward of three to five. At the same time it was pub. to the Government to replenish their dwind
(Cablenews.}
Bussia and Japan.
Yokohama, 24th October. Japan will seize certain places in China if Russia persists in her exp essed intention not to evacuate Manchuria. This announcement is made on the best of authority, and is believed to be not only the expression of the Gavein. ment's purpose but an arrangement made between Japan and China.
Still Talking it Over.
Tokio, 24th October,
There have been held here in the past 24 hours several meetings of the Cabinet minis-, ters and of the Army and Navy commanders. Great pressure is being brought to beat on the Mikado by the Liberal party to declare war against Russia. It is said that any bending to the will of Russia would be so unpopular as lo force the present Cabinet out of office.
VOLUNTEERS IN CAMP.
The attendance-in-camp was a somewhat meagre one yesterday evening owing to the unsettled state of the weather. Several of the members of the corps found, on reaching their tents, that their bedding and blankets were wet through, and were obliged to return to town; there were ethers who stuck to their guns and after some search managed to discover a
corner in which to rest their tired limbs. A notable incident yesterday was the arrival of the medical officer, to whom quarters were . allotted. This is a step in the right direction on the part of the authorities, and it will be of no small satisfaction to the friends of our citizen- soldiers to know that, in event of accident, medical aid will be immediately procurable.
Corporal Deas was in command of the Camp guard last night and performed his arduous duties in a manner worthy of all praise. Some merriment was provoked by this gallant "non com." appearing at the "rel ef" this morning with a complexion ofthe deepest hue-Othello's at his best-owing to a slight accident having occurred as he was blowing out the guard- room lamp. The fact that the corporal was
railway construction, and her troops are neces- sary there to preserve peace, as the outbreak at Blagovestchencks showed before. Japan seeks outlets for her surplus population. There is Formosa, the Philippines, Australia and even
berar, repealing section 10 of the Royal Mint Corea. Formosa is hers and her people, can
Act, R. S. 112, under which dollars were ex- changeible for ticals without limit at the ratio pacified, and developed, and this means bath
ime and money, and Japan chooses to expead of amidships. The Britannia is also well lidly notified that, for the future, any person neither. She prefers to come to some place known, but the Factorian has been an extreme-desiring to obtain ticals from the Treasury where everything has been done for her, andy popular vessel on the Australian line. She could do so by depositing an equivalent, sum in Manchuria she finds the results of Russian established outward records as long ago as in gold with the Government bankers in money and Russian enterprise all ready for her January, 1888, by running from London, via London, at a rate of exchange to be as- to profit by. Just let Japan make a de cent on
Colombo to Albany in 30 days 13 hours, and certained on application to the Minis- Australia, the Philippines or elsewhere and see
to Adelaide in 33 days 4 hours, including all try of Finance, and the first quotations made detentions which records, according to the the reception she will get, and how other peo
under this notification were at the rate of 17 ple treat their unwelcome guests: Russia has Company's hand-books, remain unbeaten. ticals to the pound sterling. The long estab- made a treaty with China, and with China only,
lished par of exchange between ticals and and no other Power should interfere. In that
dollars was thus terminated, and the currency treaty it is clearly stated that Russia has placed
of the country dissociated from the fluctuations troups in Manchuria to guard her railway and
of the market value of silver, as a commodity. because she does not feel satisfied that she con
It was inevitable that in a great economic maintain peace in the country without them.
change such as this, certain sections of the com- The time has fully arrived, as certain English
nomatter for surprise that immediately after the and German papers have recently testified, for Russia to rise and speak out, and she does.
promulgation of the Decree above mentioned, She is here, and here she means to stay. The
the local branches of the Hongkong and Shang-Banks are able to obtain ticals at a certain article ends;-"Yes, doubtless this moment
hai Banking Corporation, the Chartered Bank point below what may be termed the par of has arrived.; Russia takes a firm stand in
of India, Australia and China and the Banque exchange for the time being, and hence have Manchuria in complète arinour for the defence
de l'Indo-Chine should have made representa- no necessity to come to the Treasury for funds. tions to the Government as to the injurious
of her vital interests and undisposed by her present strength to alter her status quo there even after the 8th of October." From news just to hand from Corea it seems evident that matters are beginning to simmer there again. It is believed that the agreement not only with regard to the timber-felling-contract but also in connection with the lease of Yangampho is about to be signed if it is not so afready. Dr. Morrison of the Times leaves here for Corea today. From Port Arthur comes word that the prople are in daily expectation of hostilities breaking out, and in spite of Japan's assurances to the contrary things are generally considered
to be looking up.
I regret to say that the plague hereabouts is net abating, but we are still free locally, and the utmost precautions are being taken.
Trade is getting steadily worse if anything.
October 20th.
The following proclamation, issued by Vice translated for me. It will be seen that his ray Alexeieff on the 4th instant, has just been powers are pretty comprehensive, but I do not remember the particular line of policy referred to as pertaining in 1900, apart from a generally aggressive and tenacious one :—
MANDATE OF HIS INFERIAL HIGHNESS VICEROY (F THE FAR EAST,
Port Arthur, October 4th.
At the time when the functions of our com
SINGULAR EXPERIENCE OF A
COLOMBO DIVER.
There are other seasons, however, eg, when the volume of imports exceeds that of the exports, when the Banks find themselves luoded with specie tendered in payment of bills taken up by the importers to pay for the merchandise brought into the country. The Banks then, finding that the volume of business is inconveniently setting in one direction and being unable, for the time, to utilise the funds of which they find themselves in possession, heals and induce sellers of bills to offer them more freely. On occasions such as these, the
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THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT & AGENCY CO., LD. Hongkong, 29th October, 1903. DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW.. THE Company's Steamship Captain Evans, will be despatched for the "HAILOONG," above Port, on SATURDAY, the 31st instant, it Daylight.
For Freight or Passage apply to
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FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW, THE Company's Steamship
at 3 P.M.
"HAICHING,"
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For Freight or Passage, apply to
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IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. NORDDEUTSCHER
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LLOYD,
.LINIE,
STEAM FOR SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, HIOGO AND YOKOHAMA.
Whilst working at the Harbour Works, going down one of the concrete-cylinder pier pillars, singular experience. He found himself sinking as about 7.30 a.m. this morning, a diver had a munity should suffer loss and it was therefore put down rates in order to check the inflow off 'HE Imperial German Mail Steamship into the quick-sand below and found a difficulty when he tried to extricate his legs. Finding himself getting deeper and more firmly em bedded in the quick-sand, he signalled for help, and another diver went to his rescue, who was
not long in finding out what had happened, He went up with information and returned, to effect the measure would have on the interest the assistance of the unfortunate When of their institutions, by reason of the sudden several hours elapsed without any improvement appreciation of the value of the tical. On the in the situation, things were regarded as day Mint was closed 214 ticals were equal to 1 serious. It was once contemplated to remove sterling, and while the Government maintained the cylinders, but this-could-not be attempted--its indefeasible right to effect any change in its without serious damage resulting to the fresh currency laws which it might deem proper, it air pumping gear. Eventually about 2 p.m., had no desire to hamper trade or inflict any another diver arrived with all the necessary unnecessary loss on the banking community year, but the digging away of the sand around through the operation of a measure designed was difficult, owing to the pattern of shovel or for the general benefit of the country. The scoop employed. Whilst another obstacle was representations of the Banks were consequently the large size of the boats or feet attached to deferred to in so far as it was agreed to raise the diving dress. After severe trials and at the selling price of ticals gradually, commenc tempts, success finally crowned their efforts, ing from a maximum of zo to the pound and the diver came to the surface, to the great instead of 17 as at first proposed, and in joy and relief of the anxious onlookers, making this change the Government further
amongst whom were the foreman and others, Mr. Bostock himself, was immediately on the scene, having come down in quick haste on an engine. The diver was quickly revived with stimulants, which he needed badly after so many hours' immersion-Rangoon Times.
NEW COASTING STEAMER FOR THE EAST.
announced that the initial rate would not be altered for three months unless the step was necessitated by a rise in the value of silver, as estimated by the quotation of the dollar in Singapore. Moreover, once it was raised, the rate would not be lowered, notwithstanding that silver might again fall in value. To these terms the Banks immediately agreed and at once commenced making large forward con- tracts for the delivery of ticals at the rate of 20 to the pound.
the Government rate has then, temporarily, ceased to be effective and will continue so antil money once more hegins to flow out of the banks in greater volume than it comes in. This, however, is a contingency that must be expected at certain seasons of the year.
"HAMBURG," Captain E. Burmeister, will leave for the above of the HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, places TO-MORROW, the 30th instant, at Daylight,
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. For further Particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & CO., Agents.
[6530 IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. NORDDEUTSCHER HAMBURG-AMERIKA
LLOYD.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
Hongkong, 29th October, 1903.
"HAMBURG,"
It may then, perhaps, be asked what benefit has been gained by the closing of the Mint; if exchange must necessarily continue to fluctuate THE Steamship in the manner above explained. The answer to this is that the fluctuations will now take place round a fixed point-the price at which the Government is selling ticals-and will depend on the exigencies of the local trade instead of being largely influenced, as here cofore, by the value of silver in foreign and if, moreover, as is confidently expected, markets. This in itself is an immense gain
the fluctuations round the fixed point, or par of exchange, are usually of only moderate gained of a practically steady tical. Last, but extent, the further advantage will have been not least, is the resultant effect of a tical of higher value-a change that will certainly appeal to the great majority of the inhabitants of the kingdom and is believed to be for the benefit of the country at large.
THE REPORTED SEIZURE OF BRITISH ISLANDS.
ignorant of his sudden change of tint added missioners of war and officials of the ministry The steamer has been built from best German as early as the 17th December, when the rateLioyd's News is enabled to state that the story
not a little to the humour of the situation. A very interesting drill, of two hours, on the Maxims and 15lbs B. L. took place this morn
was worthy of a "crack" R. A. crew. An
of Foreign Affairs were allotted in Manchuria, the former were directly under the control of the Board of War, and the latter under the
The Weser Zeitung of Bremen states that a coasting steamer, the Dorothea Rickmers, has The wisdom of the proviso empowering the been successfully launched from the ship-build-Government to change its selling rate in sym. ing yard of Messrs. Richmers, Bremerhaven.pathy with a rise in the price of silver was seen Siemens-Martin steel of the highest class of was changed to 19 in consequence of an Germanic Lloyds. The nicasurements of the upward movement of that metal, and again on vessel are: length 252ft., breadth 37ft., and the gist December when the selling rate was
From inquiries made in official quarters,
British North Borneo by the United States is of a fresh seizure of islands off the coast of without foundation, and has arisen from a mis-
were taken possession of by the United States
ing. One of the guns was manned by the control of the minister in Peking. By virtue depin zzft. The loading capacity of the steamer announced as 191. As silver continued to apprehension of facts. Some six weeks ago officers of the crops, whose smart manœuvring ef such a dual representation in Manchuria it is, fully laden, 2,300 tons at a draft of 18ft. The advance, the tical was raised by gradual stages islands of the Sulu group off the Borneo coast impromptu concert was held last night in the it would be found that instructions received by account and is the sixth steamer of this class of figure of 184 to the pound sterling. Each of officials under the impression that they had dining-tent and.thanks are due to Gunner these officials would be inconsistent and the which 5 are already employed on the Bang-these successive stages was followed by corres. been ceded to America by Spain, and had been
Sheffield for holding the piano.
SHIPPING MISHAPS.
this
The Pujin Maru, on arrival in port morning. reported that, yesterday at 5 p.m., she sighted the German steamer Tai Lee, just
was inevitable that occasions would arise when steamer was built for Messrs. Rickmers' own until, on the 11th March, it had reached a
has
all the newest
Yun..
officials be liable to outstep their proper limits. xok-Hongkong-Swatow By the institution of the Viceroyalty all depart
The steamer ponding changes in the market value of the improvements for tical, as quoted by the local Banks a clear ments of government authority are vested in carrying Chinese deck passengers; and espe- and satisfactory indication that the Govern me, likewise diplomatic relations, in consecially large hatches and sufficient gear have ment had, for the time at least, succeeded in quence of which the above mentioned dual been provided to load and discharge cargo in making its rate effective, and a practical of the utmost importance, therefore, that the supplied throughout with deck passengers who that end. representation naturally ceases to exist. It is the shortest possible time. The steamer is justification of the measures adopted towards military commissioners and officials of the are accommodated as comfort.ble
as pos-
This condition of affairs continued until the
in the possession of the latter country before the Spanish-American war. The United States already owns a portion of the Sulu group, and little value. However, a communication was sent to Washington pointing out that the two islands in question were British territory, the correction being received with all friendliness
the islands taken possession of are of very
outside Swatow, off Cape Good Hope, show Ministry of Foreign Affairs should strictly adsible. I was expected that the Dorotken Rick. end of the year (31st March, 1903), after which and courtesy, mauers being at once put in ing evident signs of having suffered in the here to the line of action prescribed to themmers would sail for the East about the there was, for a time, some falling off in the train to remedy the mistake. The later report typhoon. Her funnel had been carried away by the "institution of the Russian goverment middle of October. It is the fourth steamer and hunt and railing on the port-side were gone. The Tai Lee is at present running henceforward order them to accept as final,
surveillance in Manuhuria in 1900" which I which has been launched this year by Messrs. betsen Swatow and Deli, Sumatra, with coolies and she is known to have left the first
Rickmers for their own account. Besides two of these ports on Tuesday with a number of
large cargo steamers and several lighters; two ALEXEIEFF. Chinese labourers for the Dutch-Indies. It
more steamers for the coasting trade in the Quite a small excitement has been occasioned Fast are under construction, and it is the inten- seems probable that she was caught by the here by Dr. Morrison's message home in regard tion of the firm to build more steamers for the to a plet tu blow up the British Legation. As trade in the East. The tonnage which Messrs. a matter of fact both Morrison and the Lega Rickmers will have at their disposal next year
Viceroy and Adjutant-General,
storm when but a few hours on her journey.. The Hiniching, which also sighted the disabled tion officials are right. That there was no will amount to about 50,000 tons. steamer, states that she was returning to Swate actual attempt to blow up the place on the 13th where, we suppose, she will effect temporary repairs. The Norwegian vessel Ty, from
s probably quite true, and nothing actually Hongay, reports that a fishing boat was met inaccarred on that date but a theft. When we a sinking condition, in the Tonking Gulf. The crew consisting of 7 men was taken on board,
A NOVELTY in teas made its appearance lately in Paris in the shape of dried flowers of the Tonkinese tea shrub, says the Commercial Intelligence. This flower ies is sold in two varieties, green and black, the former being about a half franc higher in price. The green variety is having a very fair sale in the French metropolis at present, on account of its mild ness and fragrance. The flower tea is put in cold water and boiled up in the ordinary way, and afterwards left about ten minutes to sim mer. A profitable market may possibly he found for this tea in Great Britain, as it is said to contain only 'a' minute quantity of tannit, and for that reason would be welcome to a great many people. This ten was first introduced to the visitors of the last Paris exhibition by the Jahabitants of the Indo-Chinese village there.
examine the nature of the theft, however, and allow for Dr. Morrison being very probably in possession of information which lent significance another aspect. to it, his apparently reckless message assumes
THE FRENCH MAILS POR SINGAPORE.
In connection with the accident to the M. M. liner Sydney, as the_result of which the passengers and mails had to be transferred to the P. and O. boat Britannin, some dubiety powder or other ammunition s'olen a deinnat- the arrival of the mails in Singapore. It was It is admitted that in addition to certain has been aroused as to the probable date of ing machine was removed and dropped by the stated, when the accident was reported, that startled thief outside. Such an instrument the Britannic, was bound for Bombay, and would hardly be taken for any but a definite consequently it was expected that the mails object, and as it has been known for some would be sent to Madras and thence to being attempted, the conclusion was malural Singapore. The probability that further delays wecks that some undermining operations were and perhaps not so very wild. It is also per- would be thereby caused was clearly recognised. fectly natural and proper that the Legation and it seems, however, according to the information military folk should stoutly deny that anything we have received from M. Natin of the M. M, of the kind is afoot. However, there are many Co. in Singapore, that the Britannis is bound observer to reach the conclusion that same for Colombo. The Sydney's passengers and untoward circumstances have occurred of late.mails will there, bo-transferred from the The Austrian authoritles were recently pur Britannia to the Chusan, which is due to arrive. chasing barbed wire for Legation purposes, and in Singapore on Sunday, Nov. 1. The French cautions of late jall small things in themselves, mails will therefore be six days late-Straits the French are said to be taking unusual pre- but for some reason doubtless,
Timer
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COMMERCIAL.
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.
Banks' rates owing to the decreased demand current, that two more islands had been seized for ticals consequent on the slackening of the in Darvel Bay, is altogether untrue. No such export trade and largely increased volume of seizure has been made, nor has any protest, as imports. Variations such as these are, however, alleged, been lodged by the British Govern. to be expected and on a review of the whole meat at Washington, All the correspon. circumstances it may, I think, be fairly claimed dence that passed was the friendly com that the important economie step taken by the nunication in connection with the Sulu group Government last November has been attended alluded to above. No importance was attached by a most satisfactory measure of success, as by either Government to the affair, which has well as by a minimum of disturbance to the been speedily and amicably settled. local trade interests. The tical has now been placed on a firm gold basis, instead of depending for its exchange value on the price of a metal which has earned an uneviable notoriety for its fluctuations and which has fallen enormously in value during the last quarter of a century, in its relation to gold. Moreover, Siam has now obtained both the practical and sentimental in a position where it is at least in a fair way of ON NEW YORK, Dank Bills, on demand 45 advantage of having placed her monetary unit being recognised in the exchange marts of the world as a coin with a value of its own. Until the change to a gold standard was effected, the gold bilis in dollars-ignoring ticals altogether Local Banks invariably quoted their rates for except in the matter of actually making or receiving payment of the total value of the bill negotiated whereas now the quotations of two of the inks are local coinageThe foreign business firms of are always made in terms of the
Bangkok have also, to a great extent, fallowed is rapidly disappearing of dollar prices being on the same lines and thus the curious anomaly
quoted in a country where dollars never pass from hand to hand,
IN LONDON, Telegraphic Transfer......1/10
Bank Bills, on demand ...../10 3/16 Credits, 4 months' sight...r/10 9/16 D'ments 4 months' sight to 11/16
M. 88 IN BERLIN, (demand) IN PARIS, Bank Bills, on demand..........2 32 Credits, 4 months' sight..... 2.35) Credits, 30 days' sight 45 ON BOMBAY, Telegraphic Transier ..138 On demand............................. .....1381
ON YOKOHAMA, T.T. ON SHANGHAI, Telegraphic Transfer......71
Sovereigns, Bank's Buying Rate....... $10.94 Private 30 days' sight.nom.
oral to touch, per inel
#CUTE. 891
.........$6.90
Var Silver
OPIUM QUOTATIONS.
MALWA NEW......
Yesterday's quotations are as follows-
UEWARES NEW PRREIAN (PAPER)
LAST YEAR. OLDEST PATRA-NEW*
Per cheat @ 870/900 C960/990
• 1,030/1,050
@ 1,097 @ 1,095
750/800
of the HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception landed and stored at their risk into the Godowns. of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, Kowloon, whence notice to the contrary be given before. It A.M., delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded: unless
TO-DAY.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 5th November, will be
subject to ch
to be left in the Godowns, where they will be All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are examined on THURSDAY, the 5th November, at 9.30 AM.
All Claims for damage must be sent in before the 9th November, or they will not be recognized..
No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
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MELCHERS & CO. Agents,
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