TELEGRAMS.
"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH "
SERVICE.
Tientsin Hotel Destroyed
BY FIRE
(From Our Correspondent.) -
SHANGHAI, 18th January, 4.27 p.m.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1904.
NUGBY FOOTBALL.
HK CLUB V. WANDERERS.
On Saturday last these teams tried conclu. tions on the Happy Valley, ground before a moderate assembly of spectators. The kick-off was timed for 4.15, but for some reason or another, some man not being able to find a ricksha to get to the ground or the referee baving been inst, it was 43 when the Club started the gune and the return, being feeble, play settled down in the Wanderers' ground. The Club forwards were by far the heavier pack and got the ball three times out of four in these en her stages, but the backs made poor attempts at soring until Barnes, snapping
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scrip fees,
Examined,
A. SUELTON HOOPER, Secretary to the Hongkong Land
Investment & Agency Co., L General Agents for the West Point Building Co., Ld.
C. P. CHATER, C. W. DICKS N,
Directors.
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE. Selling.
London-Bank T.T.
Do demand Do. 4 months' sight France-Bank T.T. America-Bank 'T.T. Germany-Bank TT.. India T. r.
battle-ships aggregating 10,232 toos, 5 armour. 924,14ed cruisers of 49,016 tons, & cruisers of less 56,192 68 than 10 knots totalling 45.553 tons, 1 cruiser of 1,61994 above 16 knots of 3,285 tons, with 2 gun-boats
3001 of 10 knots speed.
News caches Tokyo that one Japanese has $58,746.76 been murdered and four others injured by
ussians at Port Arthur, but no official con firmation has been received, and the flory may be regarded as baseless. A report of a different character, but not the less serious, is to the
. Do. demand...... effect that the transport of the war provisions Shangha-Bank T.T. ordered by ussia from America is causing a Japan-Bank T.T. dearth of bottoms on the Pacific coast, and that Singapore-Bank T.T..... the transport of the provisions ordered by Japan Java-Bank T.T. is being refused because of lack of ships.
The Sin Wan Pas gathers that Russia has that country that as far as the Manchurian question is oncerned, it is a matter for settle. ment between Ruksia and China and if the latter would only make a few concessions to Russia in the region, it could be immediately
I have compared the above statement with
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4 months' aight L/C.
D'Arc's l'otel at Tientsin has been the aral, cleared all his opponents, except the the books and vouchers of the company and definitely informed japan in her latest reply to 6 months' sight L/C
destroyed by fire.
(Reuters.)
Russian Re-inforcements.
LONDON, 15th January, Two large vessels of the Russian Volunteer Fleet have passed the Bosphorus with troops for the Far East.
The Tsar, of Russia.
At a New Year's reception in St. Peters- burg the Tsar said:"I desire and intend to do all in my power to maintain peace in the Far East.
full back, over whose liead he tried a gentle have found the same to be correct punt. Put the ball went astray, and play was of rather a serambiig nature until Barnes repeated his performance and handed on to Hallifax. At the critical moment that player' hat no difficulty in registering a try, but a failure to improve was attempt and haif one arrived with the Club leading by try to nil, though the Wanderers had very hard lines in not scoring from a long, passing roo by their three-quarters, perhaps the best of the afternoon
C. W. MAY, Auditor. Hongkong, 11th January, 1904.
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With the commencement of the second ball the play of the Wanderers vastly improved and with their forwards, notwithstanding their lack of weight, getting the ball, the backs had plenty of chances to show their capabilities. Wanderer cossed Alter sonte pressure the Club ne with a pair of apponents hanging to him. The try being improved the notnads The Reoant Fight in Somaliland. were now leading by z points. Continuing The action recently reported from Soma- to have the best of the game, King, half-way Hiland was fought at Jidhali. The enemy receiving midway between the
line and the Club's twenty-five, went off charged the advancing British Square once only, when 100 fell under the withering firep speed, dodging his opponents haely Club base got and easily passing the of the Second Sikhs. The whole affair round under the poss, scoring the best try of barely took ten minutes. Col Kenna with
The afternoon which, being improved, left the the Cavalry pursued the survivors for two Wanderers with a sub tantial balarce in their. hours until the ammunition was exhausted, favour. Play of a ingdong nature succeeded slaying six hundred. It is expected that the ith Campbell, securing, got away with a clear in and the Wanderers' full- iu front ot Mullah may make a further stand, but not in fick
bck, tackling high and being shaken off, the Club all-back rumped over the line and the major points having been adde the game finished with the score:-
the open.
LATER.
The Japanese Cruisers. The Japanese cruiser Kasuga has left Suez.
Russia and the United States. The Tsar, speaking to the American Minister at the New Year's reception, renew ed the assurances already sent to Washington that Russia would not hinder American rights and interests in Manchuria.
Wanderers...... 2 goals (10 points) Club goal i try (8 points) It was a fur game. Forward the Club, though heavier, had none the liest of the argument, the Wanderers mak ngupinagslay-bai they lacked in wen hi. Although frequently pushed in the scrummage they seemed to kel the ball to ther halves and often wheeled the scrum very su erstly, it half, the teams were about on apar both sides being handicapped in some exten by louse seunging. The Wanderers' shree-quarters were the better set and seemed to make more of the opportunties that came Bye-Election-Loss of a Seat.
16th January.
in their way than their opponen s whose play unes Bares being the was very tagged al Mr. Tillett (Liberal has been elected for Norwich, replacing Sir Harry Bullard (Conbet of the quarente whils, at full-back, both teams were, barng awak mumpt at tackling servative) deceased.
on each side, well represented.
The cans ware; --
The Situation.
KECERD Whitmore, full back; W. Russian official circles in St. Petersburg R Robertson, Barnes, L. H A. Crozer, maintain that war is à long way off, and that grounds exist for a complete understanding hy creating spheres of influence and a neutral zone in Korea.
(N. C. D. News)
The Crisis.
HOSTILITIES DELAYED.
Tokio, 11th January, The Elder Statesmer are coming from the country to Anecting with the Cabinet, which has been hitherto prevented by the sight in disposition of the Premier.
No operation of importance will be under- taken during the ensuing ten days, in which, however, a very deep meaning is involved
not entirely Diplomatic resources are exhausted, but owing in Russia's palpable insincerity, the situation is of the utmost seriousness.
Russia has communicated to the Powers her intention to maintain her awo ascendancy in Manchuria, and the neutrality of Northern Corea.
LATER.
The conference between the Elder States. men and the Cabinet took place this afternoon, Count Katsura, the Premier, being absent. The result will be jointly reported to the Throne tomorrow.
It is expected that, to serve a purpose which is not male public, another note, not an ultimatum, will be sent to Russia.
(Deutscke Japan-Post.) Interest in Europe. DIVIDING KOREA.
Berlin, 7th January. The European Press reports at great length all the movements of Russia and Jaan at the present time.
It is thought that war is not likely to ensue unless Russia makes an attack on faran in South Korea (where the Seoul-Fusan Railway operations are in progress), or pan makes an an attack on Russia in Manchuria.
The Geran ress befeves that the ultimate issue of the present differences will be that Korea will be divided between Japan and Russia, and such a settlemen' would be appro ved by Germany.
(Shanghai Mercury.]"
Affairs in Japan.
Yokohama, 12th January.
| and K W. Sclanders, thee-quarters; L. P. H. Campbell and H. ¡l, fermaid›lves; A. Boyd, E. R. Halifax. 14. M. R. Sirover, Newnan, L. E. Rogers, W. A. Cake, H. C. Sandford and E. E. Hartlett, forwards.
Wanderers: Cupbeit, full back; Pedrick, Brown, Longmore and King, three-quarters; Shettle and De Veuile, halves; Wells, Clare, Walter, Haddon, Ireland, Davies, Kowity, and Groves, forwards,
THE WEST POINT BUILDING
COMPANY, LIMITED,
Following is the fifteenth report of the general agents to the ordinary meeting of Shareholders, to be held at the company's offices. Victoria Bakdings, at 11.45 am., on Wednesday, the 27th inst.
Gentlemen, The general agents now submit to you a statement of the affairs of the company. and balance sheel for the year ending 31st December, 1903.
The net profits for the year, including the amount brought forward from the previous year, amount to 41,912 54. From this amount an interim dividend of $1.50 per share has already been paid, and after writing off directors' and auditors' fees. it is now proposed to pay a final dividend of $1.70 per share, making a total dividend for the twelve months of $3.20 per share, and to c rry forward the balance of $1.36251 to credit of a new profit and loss
account.
DIRECTORS.
Mr. C. S Sharp having retired, Mr. A. G. Woul has been appointed in his stead, and this appointment now requires confirmation.
Ion Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G., and Mr. A. G. Wood retire by rotation, but offer themselves! for re-election.
AUDIT.
In the absence of Mr. J C. Peter, the accounts have been audited by Mr. C. W. May, whose appointment now requires confirmation, and wh offers bimself for re-election.
A. SHELTON Hooper, Secretary to the Hongkong Land Investmen & Agimer Ch. d., General 'gents for the West Point Building Co, Ld.
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Hongkong. 11th January, 1904.
BALANCE SHE-T TO 31ST DECEMBER, (1993 Liabilities.
$6.50 oro 784 38
Yesterday the elder statesmen were Capital, ..... sembled with Mr. Kamura and, to-morrow, His | Accounts-navable, Majesty the Mikado will receive them. The Balance al profit and to s consultations are kept quite secret.
a count.... Less interim
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the remarks made by the Press are mere guesswork. Most of the native newspapers are still in favour of going to war with Fussia, but there is no excitement now existing.
(Der Ostasiatiche Lloyd.)
Berlin. 7th January.
The salement, made by all Japanese Min Cost of property, isters in Europe, according to which Japan will Cash,
dividerd
$$,912.54
maintain the offer que in Korea during her Accounts receivable, negotiations with Russia, is considered here a
Assets.
+8,750.00
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NORTHERN NOTES.
RUSSIAN AND JAPANESE NAVAL
FORCES,
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT. The Hochi Shimbun (translated by the japan Mall) gives a comparative statement of the- Russian and Japanese naval forces which are ready to take their place in the fighting line. The list stands thus:
JAPAN.
Tons. ......... 86,625
Battleships Armoured cruisers....6 Protected cruisers.......
58,778 ..34,460
Total...............21...... 179.863 Besides these are two cruisers, the Tsushima and the Niilaka, which were launched some time ago and are just ready for sea, and there
re orned to her.
THE RUSSO-JAPANESE NEGOTIATIONS. The above organ, gathere-that Mr. Uchida, the Japanese Minister at Peking, called on Prince Ching on the 8th instant and informed him that the Russo-japanese negotiations would probably end ja hostilities.
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4 months' sight Germany ... Par Silver.....in Bank of England male
1/10 15/10 ......2.37 .....2.3
1.931
OPIUM QUOTATIONS. Tonfay's quotations are as inllows:-
Malwa New
Last Year Uldest..
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AMMUNITION FOR THE NORTH, The same paper further gathers that the Provincial authorities of Kiangsu and Hupeh have been instructed by the Peking Govern ment to have made five million rifle.cartidges.enares New.... which are to be immediately sent to the north for the use of General Ma Y-kun's Loops
THE CHINA ASSOCIATION.
SHANGHAI BRANCH
The annual general meeting of members of the above mamed association took place on the 12th inst. at the Shanghai Club, but it was not fore unable to give a report. However, we inderstand that the following-resolution was ananimously carried:-
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Co-day's Advertisements.
THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFAC TURING CO., LIMITED.
HE TWENTIETH
ORDINARY
Co-day's Advertisements.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
Undersigned have received instructions
to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,
FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, TO-MORROW
(TUESDAY), the 19th January, 1904, at 3.30 P.M., at their SALES ROOMS, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, (Comer of Ice House Street), SUNDRY HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
Comprising:-
WARDROBES, DINING TABLE, IRON BEDSTEADS. One SILK TAPESTRY COVERED DRAWING ROOM SUITE GLASSWARE, CUTLERY and CROCKERY | And One CARPET, &c, &c.
TERMS:-As usual.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers,
Hongkong, 18-h January, 1904.
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INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND
CALCUTTA. THE Company's Steamship
THE
"LAISANG,"
Capun E. 1. Tadd, will be despatched as above - on WEDNESDAY, the zoth instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JÄRDINE, MATHESON & Co., Generel Managers.
[115 Hongkong, 18th J., 1904, DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, 11MITEL
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW.
are the two Genna cruisers, so that by the open to the Press and we (Mercury) are there. ANNUAL MEETING of SHAREHE Company, Steamship
beginning of February, Japan will have 25 vessels of 202,200 tons.
RUSSIA.
Tons. Battleshins
......J... 84,040 Armoured ruisers............ 43.216 Protected cruisers...... 7......... 38 827
+ 166,087
Total ...............18
In addition to the above Russia has two battle: ships-the Alexander IT! (13 416 tons) and the Oslavia (12.674 tons)-under orders for the East, and she has also the cruiser Aurora (673 tons When these vessels are added she will have a ships of a total tonnage of 196,008 tons.
That with a view to the more efficient pro- lection of British interests in the Far East and to the promotion of the declared objects of the China Association this meeting considers it advisable that steps be taken towards amalgam ation at the earliest possible date with the Society known as the 'China League' whereof the objects are identical with those of this As. sociatiin. If, however, this course be found for good reasons impracticable or inexpedient at present, then and in any case this meeting considers it essential to the satisfactory con- tinuance pf the Association's work that it be These figures are said in bebereafter conducted on broader and more in- dependent lines and that to this end close re- from the latest and most trustworthy returns.
The purchase of these two Argentine vessels lions be established and maintained by the is regarded as the immediate outcome of the General Committer with the Chambers of Com- merce in Great liritain and with such public imperial Ordinance issued on the 28th of December authorising the Cabinet to employ bodies and individuals as are generally identifi- ed with British interests in the Far East: the special-account funds for making good any
Finally, ibat the education of public opinioa in regard to those interests through the mediom deficiencies in the country's armaments.
of the Press appears to be a measure calculated to promote the aims of this Association."
IMMEDIATE ACTION DECIDED UPON, GRAVE NEWS.
The Kobe Chronicle, of 9th inst, savs-Yes- erday there was a romour in Kahe that lap- anese and Russian war-ships had come inte collision off Tsushima, and that the Japanese had proved victations. It was a mere canard, however, probably arising from the fact that the Japanese Squadron was reported to have left Sascho for an unknown destination, and that two or three Russian war-ships had pre mously been reported to have left Vladivostok for Port Arthur. Of course, a collision wou'd not be impossible, as over-zralous officers might be tempted to act without orders in the present strained relations, but we think a con- flict will not be forced in that way.
Acting on instructions received from Takye, Mr. Hattori, the Governor of Hyogo prefecture, railed representatives of the various local journals, japanese and foreign, to the Kencho vesterday, and addressed them on the neces
for losely observing the notifications
COMMERCIAL.
TO-DAY'S INTELLIGENCE. Shanghai advices (dated 13th instant) report business don-Shanghai and Hongles Wharf shares at Tis. 212). Indo-Chinas af Tis. Farnham. srf cash, and Tis. 52 for March.
Weihaiwe Boyds at Tls, 124 cash, and T's. 127 for March. Shanghai Lands at Tis. 107. Lans at Tls. 1o. Maatschappijs at Tis. 303 lar January, Tis. 312 for March, and s 315/317 for April. lees at Tis, 15. Palps a Tis. 120 for March. Gas at Tis. 12. Hall and Holtz at $33. El ctric and Asbestos Co. at $25.
FREIGHT.
HOLDERS in the Company will be held in the COMPANY'S OFFICES, No. 14, Des Vœux Road, Victoria, on SATURDAY, 6th February, 1904, at 1 A.M., for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the General Managers for the year ending 31st Dividend and December, 1903, declaring electing a Consulting Committee and Auditors.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 3rd to the 6th
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., February, both days inclusive.
General Managers. tongkong, 18th January, 1904
NOTICE.
"HAICHING," Captain Hodgins, will be despatched for the above Ports on WEDNESDAY, the zotb instant, at Day! ght.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & Co.,
General Managers.
(635 Hongkong, 18th January, 1904, INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY. LIMITED. FOR MANILA.
135 THE Lompany's Stearnship
THE
of ME GUSTAY ADOLF MELCHERS in HE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY our Firm CEASED by Mutual Consent on the 31st December, 1903.
MELCHERS & CO.
[137 Hongkong, 18th January, 1904.
HONGKONG JUCKEY CLUB,
NOTICE.
"LOONGSANG,"
above, en FRIDAY, the 22nd instant, at 4 P.M. This Steamer has Superior Accommodation Captain (3. 5. Weigall, will be despatched as
for First class Passengers, and is fitted through. out with Electric Light.
For Freight or Passage apply to
JÄRDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers.
Hongkong, 18th January, 1904.
FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE.
FROM This Date and until after the 25th THE Steamship
FEBRUARY next HORSES and/or PONIES not entered for the FORTHCOM- ING RACES will not be allowed on the RACE ut TRAINING COURSE between the Hours of
and 8 A.M.
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Members may exercise unentered Horses on Ponies after 8 A.M. on the Training Course.
By Order,
T. F. HOUGH, Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, 18th January, 1004.
THE REGISTRATION OF TRADE MAAKS ORDINANCE, 1898.
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE MARK.
>
OTICE is hereby given tha! Messrs.
Under Saturday's date Messrs. Lamke and Rogge state:-Last advices bore the 31st DeLUTGENS, INSTMANN & CO.,
cember and with the advent of the New Year. the freight market has undergone a marked change for the better the volume of business transacted being much larger than for some time past whilst rates of freight in most dir: c- tions show a fair improvement.
of Victoria, Hongkong, Merchants, have on the 14th day of December, 1903, applied for the Registration, in Hongkong, in the Register of Trade Marks, of the following TRADE MARK-The Representation of a Lion, Pyramid and Trees in the Name of Messrs. Lutgens, Eastmann & Co., who claim to be the Proprietors thereof. The Trade Mark has been used by the Applicants in respect of the fallow- ing Goods: Gold and Silver Thread in Class seen at the Office of the Colonial Secretary of 14 A Facsimile of the Trade Mark can be
Dated the 18th day of january, 1994. Hongkong.
DENNYS & BOWLEY,
Solicitors for the Applicants.
with reference to the exclusion of news dealing with the military or naval move- ments. The situation, said the Governor, was extremely grave, and it was because of the gravity of the situation that the notifications had been issued No indication must be given
almost the only branch of business, though of the whereabouts of warships or transpets,
an important one, which remains absolutely the number of t ansports chartered, the mate
stagnant, is the Saigon! Hongkong market, the rials of war in process of manufacture, or even the amount of the War Fund expended. The crops Southern China having apparently question was so important, added the Governor, been so abundant, that stocks at Canton and that he had thought it best to address the re-elsewhere are large, there being in consequence no ducement as yet to import grain from presentatives of the newspapers in person rather than delegate the matter to subordinate other parts. Steamers despatched to Saigon and bound back here are picking up what they officials
can get, small quantities of rice being booked at nominal figures, viz., 7 cells to 6 cents per (39) picut.
London advices received by the he office of the Specie Bank yesterday afternoon howed that Japanese War Loan Bords had suffered a further derline. The War I can Bords have fallen by £3 115. 51. and stood at £86 r. 64, and the s-per-ceni. Band declined by Li and stood at £74 158.
The gravest news regarding the situation reaches us as we go to press. There is no longer any doubt that the Russian reply banded to the Japanese Government on Wednesday was of such a na ore as to form a virtual rejee sinn af the principal demands made by Japan. The Reply is silent as to Manchuria, and the concessions offered regarding Korea are inoked upon by the Government. as merely a ruse to protract nego iations and gain time. The con- ference held on Thursday between the Minis- ters and the chiefs of the Army and Navy Staff Departments was pratically is decide on the immediate measures that are o be taken to enforce Japan's demands, which presumably means that operations will be begun without further delay.
A conference was hield vesterday afternoon between the Elder Statesmen and the Ministers, beginning at 5 o'clock and continuing to a late hour
But from Saigon to Fh lippine ports qui e a lively demand has sprung up, and steamers wisely keeping aloof for some time, rates were forced up to 6 cents per picul for port, gra dually advancing to 30 cents per picul and at these and intermediate figures a sufar moderate business has come to pass. The demand con- tinues, however, running chiefly for small sized boats, February loading and further char.ering There is likewise some inquiry irnm Saigon to is likely to take place in the near future. lapan and busmess is said to have been done at 27 cents per picul, though some time tack,
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PENINSULAR
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THE PENINSULAR AND ORIE TAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
.STEAM FOR
ve ting to Philippine puts the now existing demand i uut restricted to import of rice from Saigon only but als from Kangoon, who reprices, appear to be proporti nately cheap in coo sequence a record crop and a couple of settlements are reported at 471 8 cents per oi ul and more business many becon.e practi-Thrugh Hults of Lading issued for BATAY
cable e e long.
There are all of a sudden also numerous inquiries for tonnage in other directions, but it is impossible to.here enumerate details and besides things may change at any moment on account of the present political aspect.
A fairly large coal business has also transpir influence of the healthier tone all round r tes bave advanced to 5.80 per ton, the market closing firm with an unsupplied demand and an upward tendency. For Singapore, tonnage bàs been procurable at $2 per top and for Foochow $1.93 has been paid for a small
Our contemporary, the Osaka Archi informs us that last night it received a dispatch from 73,164 its Tokyo correspondent, who has had an intered from Japan ports to this and under the
view with a high and responsible official. This $648945.91 official is reported to have said "The situa
tion is now more than critical. The forces of the two countries are practically wing an $61,830 80 opportunity to open fire. Under these circum- 4866.11 stances the Government is how in a position to 32,250 give information in regard to past events lead-carrier. ing up to the present position, as soon as in- $648,946 92 quiries are made by responsible leaders of the political parties. Journalists may now, inform their readers that the c untry is on the eve of war, even if they must not state anything $ 4,059 62 with regard to actual movements; though 90.44 this prohibition will probably be removed in a 9, 0.68 few days. Journalisis should urge banban 1336.20 and wealthy men to contribute to the War 2,15748 Fund, and patriots should be urged to send such articles as will be appreciated by the 18,750 00 soldiers and sailors. This action wil encour. age the troops and let the enemy know the feeling of Japan?
& pro f of the correctness and the prudence of Japanese diplomacy. Contrary to the warlike news emanating from England, the French
Dr. PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT. press is laying great stress in their remarks on the love of peace shown by all great Powers, To fire insurance, and the sagacious tactics of Japan.
The Kaiser's Travels.
11. M. the Kaiser, who is going to'Silesia to take part in the wedding of his inde-de-camp. Count Platen-Hallermund (who unlit a short time since was Commander of H.G.M.S. Nitis In Chins) will visit Cardinal.Kopp, the Prince Bishop of Breslau.s
(Echo de Chine.)
kusis and Hánohuria. The St. Petersburg newspapers announce. that it is impossible to make the slightest co!- cession in; refund to Manchuria. In official circles it is expected that peace will
.. charge....................... Zdener
crown rent and rates....... repairs to buildings, &c. ...... commission to agents... interim dividend of $1.50 for.
half-year 4
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balance to be appropriated as
follows:-
Directors' fees,
Auditor's fees.
50.00
Dividend of $1.70 per
share......... 21,350 co Balance to be carried chlo new account,
1,362 54
.
In view of the above news we greatle fear that all hopes of a pacific settlement are now at an end. an
TREYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDI ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAS PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON.
T
PERSIAN GULI, CONTINENTAI, AMERI- CAN and SOUTH AFRICAN FORTS.) HE Steamship
"BENGAL," Captain G. Philipps, cartying His Majesty' Marls, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the 30th instant at Noon, taking Passo drs and Cargo for the above Ports.
Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France and Tea for London (un ler arrangemeni) wil be transhipped at Colombo isto a steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles aud London other Cargo for London, &c., will he conveyed vid Bombay.
On time basis, the details of three charters
Parcels will be received at this Offier until a are reported, two of the boats being chartered for special business and for short terms only... the day before sailing. The Coutets and For local account (Chinese) nothing further has Value of all Packages are required. bibir done as yet, pative charterers, however, are pretty certain to wani tonnage but they pre- fer to wait for a further development of the Sarkostice market before entering upon fresh enkement
Casualty-The Elen Rickmers reported in last issue ashore on P racet 1-lands managed 20 get off and with same assistance succerded in reaching this port
Shit Freights-N settlements are reported. The Italian bark Lotkuf, recently arrived from Callao, will Inad again for that port, under charter pr vien reported and there is room for another smalt sailer.
lavestigations made by the Jup nese anthorities give the strength of the Ru-sian Sail-Tonnage loading or to lend. For Callao : Squadron in the Far East as totalling about Italian bark Lethoir, arrived 12th January, ||162.54 ·208,886 · tous, exlcu've of 3 torpedo boat Disengaged: British shp Palgrove, 3.078 destroyers of 9680 tons, ten coast defence gun- toas net reg. Departures British bark Vale $ 5876676 boats, with an aggregate connage of 12 188, and of Drox, 4 h Janedy, for Rajang. British-m.
14 torpedo-boats." The Squadron consists of 9 | back Brilliant, 4th January, fur New York,
Shippers are particularly requested to nine the terms, and conditions of the Company' Bill of Lading.
For further Particulais, apply to
Superintenden.
E A. HEWETT,
Mengknog, 18th January, 194-
"GLEN" LINE OF STEAMSHIPS,
--FOR LONDON. "HE Steamship
TH
"GLENLOGHY" Captain St-Hard, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, the 2nd February, 1904.
For Freight, apply to
MCGREGOR BROS, & GOW, 1904 Hongkong; 18th January, 1904.
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"C. FERD. LAIESZ,* Captain Sachs, will be despatched for the above Ports, on TUESDAY, the 26th instant, at 5 PM
For Freight, apply to
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office. Hongkong. 18th January, 1904
(140 IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. NORDDEUTSCHER
LLOYD.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA
LINIE,
STEAM FOR SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, HIOGO AND YOKOHAMA
THE Imperial German Mail Steamship
"GERA,"
of the NORDURUISCHER LLOYD, Captain R. Dahl, due here with the outward German Mail about FRIDAY at 4 P.M., will leave for the above places abou: 12/24 hours after arrival.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. For further Particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & CO.,
Agents.
(3
Hongkany, 18h January, .954.
Intimation.
THE POPULAR
SCOTCH
15
"BLACK&WHITE
JAMES BUCHANAN & CO. SCOTCH WHISKY" DISTILLERS, By Appointment bo EM. THE KING
and
HRH the PRINCE OF WALES
Supplied at all the LEADING and HOTELS/A and to be obta LANE CRAWE
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