TELEGRAMS,
(Reuters).
British Cruiser. Ashore,
London, 4th December.
The cruiser Flora is ashore on Denman Island, British Colombia, and is probably total wreck; her stem is ten feet under water.
LATER.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1903.
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
* The works required to completo the entire Assistant Land Office, 11th November, to Tytam Tak Scheme, for which it was not pos- mible to submit an estimate et present, would'
na follows S
A meeting of the Legislative Council was held this of ernoon in the Connel, Chambe ber. PresentHis Excellency the Officer Administering the Government F. H. May,
Colonial Secretary), Hon. Sir Henry Spencer C.M.G., Hon. A. M. Thomson,(Acting Berkely, Kt. Attorney-General), IA. M. Johnston (Acting Colodial Treasurer), Hon. Basil Taylor, R.M. (Acting Harbour Master) The Flore was going full speed to the Hon. W. Chathan, (Director of Public Works),, firing ground whon, mistaking a beacon inllon. Dr. J. M.. Atkinson (Principal, Civil thick weather, she ran on the rocks with tre- Medical Officer), Hou. Sir C. P. Chater, C M.G., Hos. Dr. Ho Kai, C.M.G, Hon. Wei'Yuk, Hon. -mendous force.. There were no casualties,
although the officers' quarters were im Gershon Stewart, Mr. R. F. Johnston (Acting
Clerk of Councils), mediately flooded.
4
• MINUTES.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.
FINANCIAL
The Flora is lying on an even keel, and there is no danger of her breaking in two. The damage done is apparently slight, but salving will be difficult. When the vessel is The Acting Colonial Secretary laid on the pumped out an effort will be made to heavetable Financial Minutes (Nas, 60 to 64) and her off the rocks.
The American Cotton Market. An announcement, estimating a shortage in the Cotton crop, which is far below ex- pectations, created the wildest excitement on the New York Cotton Exchange; brokers fought each other in their eagerness and prices shot up ten and twenty points. At New Orleans fortunes were made and lost within five minutes.
LATER.
The advance in American Cotton has caused the most intense excitement in Man- chester and Liverpool, and it is considered to be a terrible calamity for Lancashire, if the American estimate is correct.
The Chilian Battleships. The Chilian battleships the Libertad and Constitucion, just purchased by the British, were built by the Vickers Maxim Co. and , Armstrongs respectively, and for their size
are the most powerful ships afloat.
Russia in Asia.
December 5th. The Standard says that if the encroach- ments of Russia are to be stopped, now is the time to do it, when Japan can deal a blow effectively, but no friend of Japan can contemplate a collision without the deepest solicitude and sorrow. Whatever her present vulnerability may be Russia has almost inexhaustible reserves and may expect to recover hereafter whatever she is temporarily compelled to forego.
(Der Ottasintische Lloyd.) | |::: The Health of The Kaiser.
Berlin, 30th Nov, The health of H. M.the Emperor is making very favourable progress. It causes some surprise here that the foreign press, which at first showed much sympathy with the sick Em- peror, now continually spreads alarming reports about the Kaiser's condition, which are absolutely baseless. This is the case especially in France and England.
Russia's Reason For The Be-.
occupotion of Mukden. The Russian government has notified the other Powers that the re-occupation of Mukden by Russian soldiers was the answer to the refusal of China to discharge a Tao-tai who was unfriendly to the Russian residents at Mukden,
Expedition to Thibet. The British expedition to Thibet in an- nounced from London in be necessitated by local difficulties on the frontier made by the Thibetans. It is not expected that any war- like operations will be needed.
cannot
Successor to Bishop Anzer. The appointment of a successor to the late Bishop Anzor of South Shantung is causing some difficulty, as the proper man for the place be found. The reception which Bishop Anzer had in Rome by the Pope, as well as by the Secretary of State and the Pre- fect of the Propaganda, was exceedingly hearty, and has shown the great consideration in which he was held by the Vatican.
FIRE AT KOWLOON POLICE STATION.
Police. Sergt. Gordon, returned to his quar- ters at old Kowloon City just in the nick of time on Sunday morning, and succeeded in put- ting out a fire which, at one time, threatened to destroy the police station. It seems that he had been over to Victoria, and, when he reached the station, he found his quarters on fire, three of the rooms, sititated on the top floor, being badly burned and damage done to the extent of about $400, $20ɔ of which included the ser- geants personal property, such as clothing, two, gold brooches, gold watch, chest of drawers and 56 worth of note. It is supposed that, while aamull dog and the cat were at play, they overturned a kerosine lamp, which had been standing on the dress ng table.
BRITISH AND CHINESE COR PORATION, LŮ.
To the shareholders of the British and Chin- ese Corporation, at the annual meeting, Mr. W. Koswick, M.P., was able to give a more cheerful statement of work done than has fallen to him to make during the last year or two. For three years matters in China in the way of new enter prizes have not progressed vary rapidly, and this has led to various charges against the Corporation, to which Mr. Keswick briefly al» luded. All arrangements, for instance, had been made in 1898, when the preliminary con- tract for the Shanghai Nanking line had been signed, to push on with the work. This and other matters were, however, arrested by, the Boxer outbreak, and it was some time after that affair before the Chinese Government could resume the negotiations. It may be that other Government-barked enterprises have gone on faster, but with them there is not the same dif ficulty in getting money, For the enterprises. of the Corporation the necessary funds have to be obtained in the open market, and the most severe critic will scarcely aver that the times: bavo boen quite propitious to launching such schomes to the pubfle--L, &1 C. Bagram,
moved that they be referred to the Finance Committee.
The Acting Colonial Treasurer seconded, and the motion was agreed to, legal
The Acting Colonial Secretary' faid "on the table the report of the Finance Committee (No. 11) and maved its adoption,
The Acting Colonial Treasurer seconded,
and the motion was carried.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE,
The Director of Public Works brought up the following re; out of the Public Works Com- mittee at a meeting held on the 19th ult. Officers Quarters, Land Office and Polica
Court at Tai 1'ð.
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§
| I. The construction of a large dam below, Tytam Tuk vi lage, with the necessary road diversions.
31st December Exchange compen-
sation,
$500
400
$900
Other charges.
hence to Callao, £1,200 in full, fxed in Callao. There is a demand for another vessel "lo a like direction for February/March loading. Nothing else appears to be wanted just at
· present. ORGANI
Sail-tonnage tonding or to load For Balti more and New York K
British bark Brilliant arrived 24th October. media 2.50 |- For New York:
2. An extension of the pumping station Travelling allowance to assistant Land
buildings. BANDAN
3. The provision of additional pumping ·
plant.
4. Taking up the 18-suction main and relaying same as a rising main, includ- ing the necessary length of piping to complete same..
PER
The construction of catchwaters to such extent as may be found advisable in order to render available the water from ́aroas situated outside the natural drain
age area
The Committee unanimously agreed to re- commend that the scheme be at once pro- ceeded with..
Establishment of a Convict Pris'n on Stonecullers Island.
the amount which the Military Authorities. Replies to the Committee's inquiries as to
would be prepared to contribute in the event- of the Gunpowder Depôt being removed from Stonecutters laland as proposed, and
(a) the proposal to erect a convict prison
there being carried out,
(5) the proposal to erect a convict prison'
there being abandoned,
were furnished. They were to the effect that, in the case "of (a), the Military Authorities would contribute nothing, and in the case of (6), they were prepared to contributo £2,500 on condition that the site and buildings on it were handed over to them. This offer had been declined by His Excellency the Governor.
The question of erecting a prison on Stone- cutters Island was then discussed, and it was ultimately agreed unanimously to recommend that the work be proceeded with as early as
The Committee then adjourned.
AMENDMENT of Dye-LAWS.
The chairman explained that it was consider necessary to construct permanent buildings at Tai Pó for the accommodation of the officers.practicable. stationed there and for a and Office and Police Court. The plan, which he submitted, " showed two 3-storied buildings-one to coutain the quarters, to be erected on the small island where the landing place is situated, and the other, to contain the Land Office and Police Court, on the mainland in the vicinity of the Police Station.
The estimated cost was as follows:-* Quarters, including servants' accom
modation andstable, approach path,
$24,500 Land Office and Police Court,......... 32,000 Total................$ 56,500
It was unanimously agreed to recommend that both buildings be proceeded with.
City Water Works Extension--Tylam
liness and Ventilation" contained in Schedule B of The Public Health and Building Ordi-
nauce, 1993.
The Director of Public Works seconded, and the motion was carried.
QUESTIONS.
repor
Officer,
POLICE.
Total.......$950
A sum of $1,300 in aid of the vote police. under charges for the item repairs of launches and boats,
PUBLIC WORKS
"
A sum of 585,600 in aid of the votes public. works; annually recurrent, and public works, extraordinary, for the following items:-
Public Works, Annually Recurrrent: Maintenance of buildings, 8,300,
of telegraphs ****
3,700 in New Torriicry, 600. Miscellaneous works,
13,500 Maintenance of roads in city, 5,500 outside city, 2,000 in Kowloon, 2,100. ofsowers, nullahs, &c., 1,500 Miscellaneous services. 2,000 Gas lighting, city of Victoria,nd 2,200 Extensions of gas lighting,........ 300 Drainage works, miscellaneous... 18,700 Maintenance of water-works, city
and hill district,
****) 13,500
-72,900 Public Works, Extraordinary.— Public bath-bouse, Cross Lane,
Wanchal,... Public latrines and urinals, Rain-storm damage,
i
American bark Helen A. Wyman, arrived 10th August Will sail in a few days:
For Callao
To-day's Advertisements.
CHATRE'S NEW INDIAN CIRCUS.
Patronised by H. M. the Empress Dowager and other Royalty of China.
Italian bark Lothair to arrive from Callao. Disengaged vessels rig British ship Glendoon, 1,824 100s reg, Departure American bark Lillibonne, for day, the Proprietor has decided to Manila, 25th November,
By special arrangements, owing to the great number of people being disappointed on Satur
+
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.
give
performances
TO-NIGHT (MONDAY)' and,
TO-MORROW (TUESDAY),
INTRODUCING ALL 1,91
M.1.77 EVERYTHING NEW
ON LONDON, Telegraphic Transfer...1/8 11/16. Bank Bills, on demand Credits, 4 months' sight... D'ments 4 months' sightiinuit/91 ON BERLIN, (demand) ON PARIS, Bank Bills, on demand..........17 Credits, 4 months' sight...21 ON NEW YORK; Bank Hills, on demand...417
Credits, 30 days sight
ON BOMBAY, Telegraphic Transfer. 1281
On demand..
ON SHANGHAI, Telegraphic Transfer .....?!.
Private 30 days' sight....nom. ON YOKOHAMA, T.T.84 Sovereigns, Bank's Buying Rate.....
Gold Leaf too touch, per tael. Rar Silver.......................................
.....$11.60.
60,00 .25t
OPIUM QUOTATIONS. To-day's quotations are as follows :----
MALWA NEW
Par chest: 940/970 1,000/1,060 1,080/1,100
LAST YEAR @ OLDEST
3,500 8,700
11
17,700
15
PATNA NEW
Total...
$85,600
SECRET SERVICE,
A sum of $1,000 in aid of the vote police under other charges, for the item, Secret Service..
This was all the business.
The Acting Colonial Secretary moved that, MASONIC INSTALLATION. the words "by a duly registered nightsoil carrier" be deleted from bye-law No. 2 of the bye-laws under the heading "Domestic Clean-enjoyed a capital entertainment given by a Quite a large gathering of masons and friends
variety troupe from ILM.S. Tamar at the Masonic Hall last Saturday, on the occasion of the installation, by Deputy Grand Master E. C. Ray, of the R. W. M, and officers of the Naval and Military Lodge, No. 848, S.C. The (We regret our inability to print in this issue officers for the year were elected as follows the replies of the Goverment to the questions Right. Worshipfoi Master, Wor. Bros P. D. put by the Hon. Sir Paul Chater, on behalf Hyett; Immediate Past Master, War. Bro. W. of the member for the Chamber of Commerce, E. Claret; Deputy Master, Wor. 'Bro. F. Ho- Tub Scheme. (G. S. 4. 8193/1953). and published in our columns on Friday. They well; Wor Senior: Warden, Bor. F. Last; The Chairman laid before the committee a were answered by the Acting Colonial Secre- | Becretary, Wor. Bro. H. Harley; Senior Deacon, general plan, dated the 17th October, 1903, try and the Director of Public Works shortly Bro. E. Day: Organist, Bro. W. Grabury; D. of showing the works which it was proposed to undertake at once and which would form the
after the commencement of the business, at C., Bro. R. J. Allwork; Steward, Bro. J. East ; first section of the scheme. He explained that three o'clock, and for some inexplicable reason. W.J.W., Bro. P. Jackson; Treasurer, Bro. J. J. the result of the last trial-well sunk on the site the copies of the printed replies were not hand- Blake; Junior Deacon, Bro. J. W. Wiltshire of the proposed large dem had been disappointed over to the reporters until nearly an hour Chaplain. Bro. R. M. Healy: Junior Guard, ing, the rock being found at a depth of about
Bro, A. W. Hill; Tyler, Bro. J. Vanstone. 60 feet instead of about 40 to 45 feet as indi-
Following the installation, a supper, supplied caled by all the previous trial works. It was therefore necessary to conduct further trial
by Ying Kee, was served in the large hall, nearly works both on the site and on others in the
200 persons partaking of the meal. The enter vicinity with the view of ascertaining whether
tainment was then commenced and was the- a more favourable line could be found for the
buting to the programme included Messrs. C. roughly enjoyed by all present. Those contri-
Beaumont, A. Jack, T. Stevenson, T. Hoskin, P. Jackson, Mitchell, T. Armitage. The orchestra composed of Messrs. MacLean, Jen- kina and Whitty gave several selections: during the evening, and the entertainment cod- cluded with a "silent absurdity" entitled The Rival Lovers, the caste consisting of Messrs.
and a half later. Had the reporters been in possession of the papers soon after they were read the answers to questions could have been copied and dealt with by the printers before the close of the proceedings, and in time for dam and, as it was evident that some very conculties in the Colony which do not exist at this issue. The Press works under many diffi- siderable period must elapse before this part of the scheme could be sufficiently advanced to be available for increasing the supply of water, it was considered advisable to proceed at once with a damn of moderate dimensions and cap city some distance up the valley.
It was therefore proposed to construct a dam on the site which was referred to in Mr. Cooper's report of the 9th May, 1896, as No. 4, but to increase the size of it so as to render it capable of containing 194 million gallons instead of too millions as specified in his report. Two pumping engines, each capable of raising it million gallons daily, had already been ordered and the proposed dam would afford a supply about sufficient to keep one engine steadily at work during the day season. The second engine was intended as a duplicate, to be brought into service when the oiber was stop- ped for overhaul and repairs. In addition to the water impounded by the proposed dam the yield of the streams flowing in the valley would be rendered available by the small dam which had already been constructed in con- nection with the temporary pumping engine now at work and from which the main to the large-pumping engines would be laid.
home, and it is a matter for regret that such a fopsus should occur, creating obstructions in the way of reporters attending a meeting of such importance.]
NEW TERRITORIES TITLES ORDINANCE. ·
reading of the Bill entitled An Ordinance to The Attorney General moved the second repeal the New Territories Titles Ordinance, (1902).
The Acting Colonial Secretary seconded. Bill read a second and third times, and: passed.
NEW TERRITORIES LAND COURT ORDINANCE.
The Attorney General moved the second reading of the Bill entitled An Ordinance to further amend The New Territories Land Court Ordinance, 1900
The Acting Colonial Secretary seconded.. Bill read a second and third times and passed
PUBLIC HEALTH ORDINANCE.
..
The Attorney General moved the second
The other items required to complete the first section of the scheme included the follow-reading of the Bill entitled An Ordinance to ing :=
(i) The construction of a pumping station
...
near the head of Tylam Bay to contain the two pumping engines already men- tioned. (i) The construction of a new road con
touring the lower part of the valley at an elevation of 130 to 150 feet above Ordnance Datum and then ascending to Byewash Reservoir, Join the existing road near the new
(iii). The laying of a suction main from the small dam mentioned above to the permanent pumping station referred to in (i).
(lv). The laying of a rising main from the permanent pumping station by way of the new road to the gauge basin at the entrance to the Tytan Tunnel. The whole of the proposed works had been designed with a view to the complet on of the
scheme at a later date by the construction of the large dim already mentioned with the requisite catchwaters to intercept additional drainage areas and erection if the necessary additional pumping plant, when the section main referred to in (iii) would be taken up and laid as a duplicate rising main. The reservoir now proposed would not be overlapped by the large one to be constructed hereafter and would therefore be of permanent benefit for storage purposes.
The estimated cost of the works included in the first section was as follows:- Dam to impound 194 million gallons..... $190,000 Construction of pumping station in
cluding formation of site.... 50,00 New road from junction with Stanley
"Road to near Tytam. Bye-wish Reserypir (length 1,40 miles) ......... Access roads to pumping station and Gauge Basin aud: track for tem- *porary suction main, doimitil Rising mam, 18 diamet from pum. o'ping station to Tylan Gauge
Basin (length 2.03 miles). Suction main, 18" diameter, to be sub
-
98,000
20,000
3,000
sequently used for duplicating rising.mala (length 5.25 miles) à 60,000 Pumping machinery already ordered,
(two sets of engines, ench capable § of delivering. 14 million gallons
per day) including erection....
Contingencies,
108,oro
amend The Public Health and Buildings Ordinance, 1903.
The Acting Colonial Secretary seconded, and said it was not proposed to press clause 3 through Committee that day. it would be further considered, and he hoped unofficial members would not oppose the reading of the
bill.
Bill read a second time.
COMMITTEE
At the request of Sir Paul Chater the Council postponed, until the attendance of the Hon. Polluck, the Bill entitled An Ordinance to provide for the Recovery of Charges incurred by the Colony on account of certain undesirable persons introduced into the Colony,
SHELTER FROM TYPHOONS.
The Hon. Gershom Stewart, with the per mission of HE, asked leave to move the fol- lowing resolution at the next meeting of the Council "That in the opinion of this Council it is advisable to increase the means of shelter, for cargo baate and sampans during the typhoon season,"
The Council adjourned.
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
A meeting of the Finance Committee was held immediately after the Council, Hon. A M. Thomson, Acting Colonial Secretary, pre- siding..
The following votes were submitted and the Committee agreed to recommend that they be adopted by the Council —
POST OFFICE.
A sum of $28,750 in aid of the vote Post Office, under other char es, for the following Hems:-
(t) Cost of stamps.
(2) Contribution to mail subsidy,
(3) Transit charges,...
T. Armitage, A. Jack, T. Jago and T. Stevenson, Next Saturday, an installation and banquet will be held in the Masonic Hall in connection with Lodge St. John No. 618 s.C.
COMMERCIAL:
Latest intelligence from Shanghai (rst inst.), reports business done:-North China Insur- ances at Tls. 220 Shanghai and Hongkew Wharfs at Tls, 213. Indo-Chinas at TIs. 54 for March, Farnham, Boyds at Tis. 130 for December and Tls. 130 for March. Oriental Consoldation Gold Mining Co. at $14 Gold, "Maatschappijs at, Tis. 310 cash, Tis. 315 for December, Tis. 325/330/327) for March and Tls. 332 May. China Flours at Fls. 75.
FREIGHT.
Lamke and Rogge state:-:
In their circular, dated 5th inst, Messrs.
Freights continue extreniely dull. The same as when last writing, there are handy-sized steamers here and in neighbouring ports quite unable to obtain paying employment. In- quiries alter tonnage there were and are few, and all at starvation rates. Chartering actually resulted since last circular does not amount to the volume even of the preceding fortnight's
business.
From Saigon to this, there is nothing done, Saigon to Philippines the same. An occasional inquiry Saigon to I 'port N. C. Java, prompt, was filled by a boat at a cents. Stocks of old grain at Saigon, as lately referred to, liave since been reported to have been practicully all, dis- posed of to meet a demand from France.
The growing crop, it is asserted, continues a promising one, but, before next month at the
carliest, no new grain will be available. There is nothing doing from Bangkok for outsiders,
From the Yangtre ports, liners do a small trade. A local boat is reported to have secured a freight Wuhu and Chingkiang to Canton on liners' terms on basis of 15 cabdareens for rice, but though there are others willing to accepi similar conditions, further business is apparent ther ly not practicable
From: Java to this, there have been several charters all for dry sugar for local refineries' account, of which the details are not reported except in two instances as perlist of settlements the rates being 20 cents and 16) cents. made for large size boats at about 271 cents Demand for Java-Japan- continues, as offers have not proved tempting.
HENARES NEW
PERSIAN (PAPER)...
@1.175. 1,179.
6 800/850
Co-day's Avvertisements.
THE DAIRY FARM COMPANY, LIMITED.
•
TOWN OFFICE and DEPOT: WYNDHAM ST. KOWLOON DEPOT: 57, ELGIN Road.
::
FARMS AT POXFOOLUM.
THE Company is in a Position to supply Residents with the Finest Quality DAIRY PRODUCE. ·
AUSTRALIAN BUTTER, 65 and 85 cents per lb.
STERILIZED MILK, for Invalids and Travellers.
S. A. SETH,
JAMES WALKER, Secretary,
Manager. Hongkong, 7th December, 1903. [14698
A BAZAAR in aid of the
p
SPECIAL 'FEATURES.
AND INTERESTING.
POSITIVELY TWO NIGHTS ONLY,
Hongkong. 7th December, 1003
"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
Газбе
S.S."BENLOMOND," FROM ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hitby
informed that all Goods are being landed
at their risk into The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods unde- livered after the 13th instant will be subject V to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersigned on or before the 20th instant, or they will not be recognized.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods ara to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 12th instant, at 11 AM.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agente. Hongkong, 7th December, 1903.
ORIENTAL
STEAM
[14670
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. STEAM FOR
STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA., ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON
DOOR CHINESE ORPHANS of the Under the Distinguished Patronage of H.E. ASILE DE LA SAINTE ENFANCE
The Officer Administering The Government and Mrs. MAY, will be held at the CITY HALL (Through Bills of Lading issued for BATAVIA, on WEDNESDAY, the 9th instant, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
Hongkong, 7th December, 1903.. [14700 WANTED....
"ALESMEN WANTED, Big Salary or Commission Paid to sell out Goods, by Sample, Wholesale or Retail. Address enclosing aid, for Postage.
CAW-DEW MANUFACTURING CO.,
St. Louis, Mo.;
[14718
United States, America. 'SHIRE" LINE STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG. THE Company's Steamship
"FLINTSHIRE," Captain J. M. Haffner, will be despatched for the above Ports on or about MONDAY, the 28th instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SHEWAN, TOMES. & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 7th December, 1903. [1472€
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
"GLEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FROM ANTWERP, LONDON AND
STRAITS. HE Steamship
THE
"GLENGARRY," having arrived from the above Forts, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Whart and Godown Co., Limited, at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.
Goods not cleared by the 14th instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be effected.
All damaged packages must be left in the Godowns, and a certificate of the damage obtained from the Godown Company within ten days after the steamer's arrival, after which
MCGREGOR BROS. & GOW. no claims will be recognised.
Hongkong, 7th December, 1903 (14738
THE
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
HE P.&.0. S., N. Co.'s Steamship
AS SIMLA," FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND MARK STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above-nained. vessel are hereby informed that, their Goods are being landed and placed as 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, deta This vessel brings on Cargo
From London, &c, er S.S. Victoria. From Calcutta; ex S.S. Sardinia, From Persian Gulf &c, ez B. 1. S. N. and
B. & P. S. N.. Co.'s Steamers, Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary before [A1PM., TO-DAY Ala marka
From Hongay, only fixture reparte! is of a small boat to this port, as low as 90 cents per ton.
Japan coal freights have had business from Sooo Moji to this port at $175 and $1.70, 10 Sing 5.250 aport at $2.co and under, whilst for Karatzu 15,500 funding about $1.80 has been done for Hong- kong, and á small höjd got $2,15 for Singapore. At the close there is no more demand $38.750
Casualty.German Arnald Luyton, for several years one of the regular China-coast traders, was burnt aj sezan and clung, off Fecchow, whilst en route rom Falo. Sembilan and Hongkong to Tienpin will a cargo of case
THE ARVISED EDITION OF ORDINANCES.
aid of the vote miscella- "A sum of $4,000 in. nepus services, printing, as a first instalment of 734,000 the cost of the revised edition of Ordinances
50,000
LAND REGISTRY OFFICE Asumof Sojo in sidefthe vole Land Registry $780,000 Office for the following
For New Territories Personal emoluments.
Sailera-American bark Lillabonn was sold at auction on aist ultime for $8,000 PERN As for chartars, the only fixtura issorted is of Italian bark. Lethair for another voyage
Goods not cleared by the 13th instant, at 4, will be subject to rent, NSE
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 representative" at an |"appointed hour, Meeken
All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival bere after which wile they can be recognised.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godeword i Ka
ZE A HEWETTERS
MEC Superintendent Hongkong, 7th December, 1901.
PERBIAN GULF, CONTINENTAL, AMERI
CAN and SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.) HE Steamship
THE
"BALLAARAT," Captain C. R. Longden, carrying His Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the 19th instant, at Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the above Ports,
Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France, and Tea for London (under arrangement) will be transhipped at Colombe into a steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and London; other Cargo for Landon, &e, will be conveyed v/4 Bombay.
Parcels will be received at this Office until
4 F.M. the day before sailing. The Contents and Value of all Packages are required.
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Bills of Lading.
For further Particulars, apply to
E. A. HEWETT,
Superintendent.
Hongkong, 7th December, 1003.
Intimation.
THE POPULAR
SUCH BLACK&WHITE
JAMES BUCHANAN & CO.
SCOTCH WHISKY UNTILLERE By Appointment to EM THE KING
HRH the PRINCE of WALES
Supplied at all the LEADING CLUJ And HOTELS, and to be o
| LANE CRAWFORD:
Central
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