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TELEGRAMS
Reuters.)
War.
DON, roth February. (Delayed in transmission.) Owing to a lack of Naval Officers, all Ensigns in the Russian Navy, were yester- day granted commissions. The Tsar ad dressing them said: “A treacherous foe bad In the darkness of the night attacked our fortress fleet."
1.
M. Kyring has left St. Petersburg. A British proclamation of neutrality will
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1904.
THE WAR.
RUSSIAN COMMERCE DESTROYARS BAT WORKMA
A. JAPANESE MERCHANT VESSEL SÜNK.
We are indebted to the courtesy of Mr. M. Noma, H.I.M Japanese Consul, for communication of the following telegram:
Tokio, 12 February.
Some 40 of the crews, who were discharger Lands have been dealt in it. Tis. 113. There here yesterday, have been re-engaged in is no change in either West Points or Kowloon proceed to Yokohama at a bonus of 43 per Lands. Hongkong Hotels are steady with man. Several of them had rather a rough sales at $146. Humphreys' Estate have chang time of it last night. As they could not finded hands at Sra6o ex the dividend of go cents
of two cruisers and twelve destroyers which left Suez for the Far East on the sand of last month. These war vessels must be somewhere between Colombo and Singa- pore, although nothing has been heard of them since their departure from the Canal.mmodation, they were forced to sleep out
The Russian steamer Odir:a, which is carry. ing 2,000 troops and a large quantity of stores, has left Suex for the Far East.
ANOTHER WAR CORRESPON-
DENT IN HONGKONG.
Ballaaras, which arrived this morning was Among the passengers by the P. and O.
Mr. George Lynch, the war correspondent "On the 11th inst, two of our merchant for the Daily Chronicle and the London steamers, the Nakonaura Maru and Zensko Sphère. Mr. Lynch, who is accompanied Maru, when on their way from Sakata to by Mrs. Lynch, began life by entering on Otaru, were attacked and surrounded by an exploring expedition through the deserts The Japanese. flect has bombarded Portfour Russian cruisers nesr Henashiki
of Western Australia and afterwards visited Arthur, the Russian battleship Poltava and (Aomori Ken). The Nakonou a Maru was the Pacific Islands. During the Spanish the cruisers Diana, Askold and Noock were sunk and the Zensho Maru escaped without American war in 1898 he represented the damaged on the waterline. The gunboat injury to Fukuyama. These four Russian:
hopelessly disabled at Chemulpo. The crews took refuge in a French cruiser,
appear to-morrow.
in the vicinity of the Drill Hall.
Buying.
4 months' sight L/C. „... 6 months' sight L/C.
30 days' sight San Francisco &; 4 months' sight
30 days' eight Sydney and Melbour paid on the 11th instant. Sales of China Pro-4 months' sight Franc........
6 months' sight 19 4 months' sight Germany.....auska Bar Silver USSSTÄN Bank of England rate
vidents have also been made at $9.
Cotton Mills-Ewos have dropped to Tls, 31 and are offering at the rate, otherwise there
is no change to report.
Cigar Companies-Sumairas are inquired It is stated that Russia has ordered the whole for at Tis. 52. At a meeting of the directors of the toth Army Corps of 37,000 men to pro-held in Shanghai on the 5th Instant, it was ceed from Europe to Manchuria with the least decided to recommend the payment to share possible delay.
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holders of a final dividend of 15 per cent.
Miscellaneous-Green Island Cements are
Koritis was sunk and the cruiser Varyagwar-ships are still cruising around the Nor. Daily Chronicle. The outbreak of war in fairly well,armed and carries a big crew. The of $12 on the 11th instant and we now quote
LATER,
The Tsar has issued a manifesto which is virtually a declaration of war.
The Stock Market.
11th February. Russian bonds have fallen. 1 and Japanese have risen % reflecting fairly
the feeling in London.
thern coast of Japan.
The place where this attack took place, near Henashiki, is off the island of Yezo, almost directly opposite Vladivostok, from which it is probable that the Russian cruisers were detached from the squadron in that port The Nakontura Maru was most probably sunk by the Muscovite warships because she refused to surrender, as it is not likely that they would have destroyed her out of
sheer wantonness. The courageous action The European Press on the War. of the officers and crew of this cargo-boat, All the British papers unite in congratu- who refused to be captured and preferred to lating Japan on the brilliant opening of the go down with their colours flying rather than campaign. Even the German papers ridi-surrender, is typical of the spirit that per cule the Russian talk of treachery because vades the Japanese nation in the struggle they were attacked without a declaration of now begun.
war.
The United States and the War.
The Washington Cabinet has decided to maintain strict neutrality. Mr. Hay's pro- posals contemplate the restricting of hostili ties within the smallest possible area and are regarded as inplying that neither Russia nor Japan will be allowed to invade China proper.
The War.
February, 12th. Lieut. General Sir William Nicholson and Col. James Haldane, British Attaches to the Japanese Army have started for the Far East.
Contractors have undertaken to complete the railway line across Lake Baikal by the a8th inst., or earlier.
Russian Bonds.
SWIFT RETALIATION,
COMMERCIAL.
quiries at Tls. 300,
YARN MARKET.
has placed at the disposal of Admiral Alexeief, still on offer at S25. A.S. Watsons have again
The Russian cruiser Almar, which the Tsarmaking 30 per cent. for the year.
is a vessel of 3,200 tons, and capable of a speed been done at $144. There are sellers of Electrics of 25 knots. Internally she is fitted up as yacht rather than a war vessel, though she is at $12 and $7 for the old and new shares re- spectively, Hongkong Ices paid their dividend cabins, especially those for Admiral Alexeieff, the stock at $230. Hongkong Ropes have South Africa saw him again in the field as the Illustrated London News correspondent entertainments, the dining soloon being cap paid on the 8th instant.. Willam Powells are are very roomy, and suitable for receptions and He was wounded in the battle of Reitable of seating 80 persons. In the event of wanted aftor sales at $97. Langkats have in- been disposed of at $140 ex the dividend of $10
fontein, in the early part of the siege hostilities she would probably act as a despatch- of Ladysmith, and was captured by boat or tender to the fleet. the Boers, while making an attempt to escape. After spending a month in Pre- toria as prisoner he was liberated and re-
In their report, dated 12tli instant, Messrs. turned to London. He was again at the
Cawasjee, Pallanjes & Co. write-Our Yarn front with the expedition to the relief of day's date sinte:-War has at last braken out remained very firm.
Messis Erich Georg & Co. writing under to-market during the interval under review the Legations at Peking and after a visit to between Russia and Japan, but it is to be hoped all the consuming districts have been very Reports front almost Japan he went to the United States for that the hostilities may be tocalized, and that satisfactory, both as regards consumption the Daily Mail. He has published "The
none of the Great Western Powers will be and prices, and dealers as well as speculators War of the Civilisations"; "Realities" circumstances, has been very limited and chiefly
drawn into the conflict. Business, under such in anticipation of a brisk trade alter the Chin- "Impressions of a War Correspondent"; confined to shipping shares, in which some
ese New Year (16th sust) holidays, have fur- and From Pekin to Piccadilly.
|ther strengibened the market by forcing up values from Dollars One to six over previous high rates. The demand has run on almost all counts and description with the exception The greatest advance is to be noticed in Nos, of Nos. 6s and Es, which are not in request. 10s and 12sjwhich are still inquited for at higher rates, and in which dealers as well as speculators are highly interested. A fair amount of business transpired in Nos. 20s and sós at an advance of St to $3 per bale and selected threads are inquired for at still higher rates. Nos. 123 and Ior ruled very firm and with an advance of
HONGKONG'S NEUTRALITY. With reference to the Proclamation issued The Mitsui Bussan Kaisha has kindly yesterday, His Excellency the Officer Ad communicated the following wire, from ministering the Government has been pleas which it would appear that a swift retribued to direct that the Acting Harbour Master tion has overtaken the cruisers that raided shall be the officer specially entrusted with the Nakonovra Maru and Zeusho Maru: the carrying out of the instructions contain-
"Three Russian cruisers have been des. cd therein. troyed by our torpedo boats off the coast of Aomori Ken."
It would seem from the above that the Japanese Naval Authorities, on hearing of the sinking of the Nakamura Maru, sent out a torpedo flotilla to scour the coast, with the results contained in the telegram.
THE PORT ARTHUR ENGAGE-
MENT.
ADMIRAL TOGO'S REPORT,
Commander-in-Chief of the combined squa- dron, of the engagements at Port Arthur, and kindly forwarded us the same for publi-
The Russian Ministry of Finance warns this morning the following telegram contain Mr. M. Noma, Consul for Japan, received the public against sacrificing Russian securi- ties, owing to heavy falls; he expects a cal-ing an abbreviated report, by Admiral Togo, mer attitude, and though temporary difficul. ties are possible, Russia's economic power is unshakeable. This is a significant indication of the sensation caused throughout Russia,
French War-Ships for the Far East.
cation
"At midnight, on-the 8th inst,, our torpedo flotilla made a successful attack on the Rus
trade has been done at rising rates; but the maiket even for these shares closes somewhat quieter, the rising sterling exchange naturally demand rate on Landon is 19. 11/3/16d., while influencing the market adversely. The sterling she rates on Shanghai are quite nominal, the money market being disturbed on account of the approaching Chinese New Year.
WEEKLY SHAKE REPORT. Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly and Potts write yesterday as follows:-The market continues dull and neglected and apart from the further rise in Indo-Chinas and China and Manilas, the week has passed without anything worthy
of note.
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FRANCE'S NEUTRALITY. Mr. G. E. Liebert, Consul for the French Republic, has courteously informed us that he has received an official telegram from Paris stating that the French Government had decided on maintaining an attitude of
The lengkong Fire Insurance Company, strict neutrality during the present hostilities Limited, has advertised its thing-fifth ordinary between Japan and Russia, and giving annual meeting for the 5th March. The trans rigorous instructions as to the attitude to be fer books will be closed from the 20th instant
to the 5th proximo, bath days inclusive.. maintained by all French subjects. This decision of our neighbours and friends will
Notice has been given of the thirty-fifth ordi.
ful as to the policy that would be adopted be welcome news to many who were doubt.nary meeting of shareholders in the China Fire Insurance Company, Limited, to be held on by the Republic, and feared that some secret convention existed with Russia that would oblige France to intervene in the present struggle, and consequently bring about serious complication.
CABLE COMMUNICATION. Mr. Olaf Nielsen, Superintendent of the Great Northern Telegraph Co., informs us
the toth March. The transfer books will be
closed from the 15th instant to the 10th pro ximo, inclusive.
Banks.--Hongkong and Shanghai Banks have beca negotiated during the week at $6424 and
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To-day's Advertisements.
TO LET. "WO ROOMS suitable for OFFICE use, TE ceffouse Street.
Apply to-
SECRETARY,
MASONIC HALL. F256
Hongkong, 13th February, 1904.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
HE P. & O. 5. N. Co.'s Steamship :
"BALLAARAT,"
THE P
FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND
STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Comjang's Godowns at Kowloon, where each mark, and delivery can be obtained a soon as consigament will be sorted out mark by the Gouds are funder
This vessel hringe ou algo
From London, &c., ez S.S. Australia. From Calcutta, ex S.S. Pera. From Persian Gulf, &c., er B. L. S. N. and
B. & P. S. N. Co's Steamers, Optional Gonds will be landed here unless instructions given to the contrary before 2 P.M, TO-DAY.
Goods not cleared by the 19th instant, at 4 P.M., will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in any case whatever.
Godowns for examination by the Consignees Damaged Packages must be left in the
and the Company's representative at an appointed hour.
All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here after which date they cannot be recognised.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods
E. A. HEWETT,
Superintendent Hongkong, 13th February, 1904.
from 2 to $6 per bale ou last mail's quotations, have left the Godowns.
very good business is reported. Nos. is and
Entertainment.
6r are not inquired for. Sales during the past fonmight comprise of about 3,439 bales of No. 10: 525 bales of No, 16r; and 1,100 bales of No. 205; in all about 6,800 bales. Arrivals during the fortnight per steamers Chusan, Sui- sang, Capri, and Catherine Apcar of about 7,000 bales. Shipments to Shanghai and the THEATRE Nouthern Ports about 2,000 bales. The unsold stock is estimated at about 35,000 bales.
Local Yarn: No business is reported.
CITY HALL.
ROYAL.
Japanese Yarn:--Sales are reported of about THE HONGKONG AMATEUR
1,756 bales of Nu. 205 at $135 to $140 per bale. Exchange:With various fluctuations im- proved and business was done on India at Rs. 143 per cent. London at Sh. =$
FORTNIGHTLY MARKET
REPORT.
close quieter at $640. The balance sheet for the year 1993 basbeen published. The net profits, in- cluding $1,435,683.17, balance brought forward from last account, after paying all charges, de- Cotton-Higher rates checked consumption, ducting interest paid and due, and making pro-and sales are reported of about too bales at $29
the transfer of $500,000 from the profit and Chinese Cotton. Stock is about 250 bates. to $3,771,886.08, The Directors recommend about 1,800 bales. No sales are reported in
loss account to credit of the silver reserve
Yaro.-Ruled very firin and sales are report-
DRAMATIC CLUB
will give Four Performances of THE COMIC OPERA. HIS EXCELLENCY," Written by W, S. GILBERT, Music composed by Dr. OSMUND CARR, TO-NIGHT (SATURDAY), 14th FEBRUARY.
18th THURSDAY, FRIDAY, 19th SATURDAY, zoth
Dress Circle
Stalls... Pit Stalls
3+
sian fleet which was at anchor in the outer Several cruisers and destroyers are prepar roads of Port Arthur, On the following that this Company's cable to Shanghai con. vision for bad and doubtful accounts amount per picul. The unsold stack is estimated at Commencing each Evening at 9 P.M.precisely. ing at Brest and Toulon to proceed to the morning, the gth, at 10 o'clock the combined tinues in excellent working order, but as Far East. Six thousand tons of coal bri-squadrons steamed up to attack the Russian under the present circumstances, it has to quettes have been hastily despatched to fleet and, after an engagement, which lasted Saigon.
forty minutes, these last retreated into the carry the whole of the very heavy traffic, there is great delay (at present about 24 inner harbour. At 1. p.m. we ceased
hours) on telegrams. firing and withdrew. Our ships suffered but
WATER RETURN.
LEVEL.
1903.
1904.
Level and Storage of Water in Reservoirs | slight damage, and none were lost. Our
Mr. J. M. Beck, Superintendent of the on the 1st February.
total casualties are: 4 killed and 54 wounded. Eastern Extension Australasia and China The Imperial Princes serving with the Telegraph Company, states that a local Our torpedo flotilla delay of at least 24 hours is to be expected squadron are safe.
on telegrams which may be handed in for rejoined the main squadron after the battle. Officers and men alike behaved admirably, and from their coolness and self-possession
Tylam,vtflow
22′ 2′′ below) 275 below
S overflow
Pokfulam..
28' of below 31° 10° below Joverflow
{overflow
the North.
On telegrams for the Straits &c., India
fund, which fund will then stand at $6,500,000, After making this transfer and deducting re- muneration to directors, there remains for
appropriation $3.256,886.08, out of which the directors recommend the payment of a dividend
ed of about 6,80 bales at an advance of from $1
Lo 36 per bale on previous raics. The unsold stock is estimated at about 35,000 bales. No sales are reported in local productión. Japan- cse yarn about 1,700 bales changed hands at
$135 to $140 per bale.
Malwa Upiom.--A very good business is re-
of thinly shillings and a bones of ten shillings per share, which, at 4,6, will altogether absorb $71. The difference in exchange be.ported during the fortnight at advancing rates. tween 4/5, the rate at which the dividend and Sales-New about 13 chesis at $930 to $920— bonus are declared, and 181, the rate of the old about 72 chesis at $900 to $ygo-Older about day, amounts to $1,128,408.89. The balance to 71 chests at $1,010 to $1,09-Oldest about și be carried forward to new profit and loss
chests at $1,100 to $1,160 per picul, in all about
about 1,227 chests.
Wong-nai-34′ of* below? 23′ 9′′ below during the fight one might have supposed and Europe via Eastern the local delay is account is $1,417,366.08. The latest quotation 207 chests. The unsold stock is estimated at!
cheong..... overflow 3 overflow
STORAGE GALLONS.
Tytam......
1901. 722,530,000 Pokfulam....
10,645,000 Wong-nei-cheong 2,369,000
1903.
1904.
AT SINGAPORE.
they were engaged in ordinary manoeuvres." at present about two hours, but this is likely 1994.
The above report confirms the previons to be largely increased as the day proceeds. 197,460,000 accounts of the two engagements at Port JAPANESE CRUISERS DELAYED
6,160,000 Arthur already published in these columns, 7,382.000
and, although no mention is made of the Russian men-of-war being sunk, the words "our torpedo fotilla made a successful attack" would seem to imply that some of the enemy's fleet must have suffered,
Total 235:534,000 *6002,000 Consumption of Water in the City of Victoria and Hill District during the month of January Consumption... 77,481,003 83,761,000 gallons Estimated po-?
pulation..... 217,200 272,100 Consumption)
11.7 gallons
per head per 10.7 day... Intermittent supply in force during the whole of January in both years. Though the quantity iu reservoirs is 29 millions less than in 1903, it is rig millions more than in 1902.
Consumption of Water in Kowloon Feninsula during the month of January. Consumption....13.248.000 14,481,000 gallons
1903.
1904.
Estimated po 60,000 65,900
pulation...
Consumption
per head per
day.....................).
70 gallons
The Government Analyst reports that the water is of excellent quality...
W. CHATHAM,
Water Authority.
THE "KING ALFRED,”
BAD COALING FACILITIES. The continued delay in the departure of the Japanese cruisers Nisshin and Kasuga from Singapore has aroused a good deal of specula-
tion. It was freely hinted yesterday, says the local Times of the inst, that in view of the alarming situation raised by the Russian threat The British armoured cruiser, King Alfred, of an ultimatum on Saturday, the cruisers had commanded by Capt. H. G. King Hall, been officially detained until the horizon D.S.O. si expected in Hongkong to-day with momentarily cleared; of course such a theory | was absurd on the face of it, for while there relief crews for the first-class battleship
is a Russian squadron behind, the vessels have Glory, which fies the flag of Admiral Sir a clear run to japan.. A much simpler solution Cyprian, A. Bridge, Commander-in-Chief on of the cruisers deleation is found in the fact the China Station. We understand that the that they have not yet finished coaling. The crew of the Glory, which was commissioned cruisers arrived at Singapore on Tuesday and, or two short three years ago, will be paid off on Monday, with the exception of one and tile vessel re-commissioned for a further breaks, they have been coaling ever since. period of service. The King Alfred, which, seems that the facilities for coating we believe is to return home with the time are only two small shoots on each side expired men from the Glory, is a sistership of the vessel and
the cruisers are exceptionally poor. There
in London is 61. Nationals can be placed at
$33
Marine Insurance. All storks under this heading are quiet and with the exception of a slight decline in China Traders rates remain unchanged.
Fire Insurances.-Hongkong Fires are want ed at $305. China Fires can probably be obtained at $92.
Shipping. Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboats have fallen to $283 ex the dividend of $13 puid on the 8th instant. Todo-Chinas have experienced a further marked improve. ment and after sales at various prices close
slightly weaker at $84. China and Manilas have been done at rapidly advancing rates up to 525, at which figure more shares are offering. Douglas Steamships have risen to $35. Star Ferriest continue dull at quotations. Shell Transp rts are to be had at £1 / Taku Tugs are reported sold at Tls. 35, and are in further request at the rate. Shanghai Tugs have been booked at Tls. 46 for the ordinary and at T1. 43 for the preference shares.
Refineries-China Sugars have changed bands at $107. Luzons are neglected at Sto. no matter how many Docks, Wharves and Godowns.-Hongkong of the Leviathan and is one of the four coalies were set to carry the baskets from the and Whampoa Docks have further weakened armoured cruisers of the Drake class. She tangkangs to the warships the work of filling and now close at $107. In their report for the is a vessel of 14,100 tons, 31,156 horse- the bunkers would proceed no quicker. Most half-year ended 31st December, 1903, the power and 23.46 knots speed: Her arma warships are so bust that they can take ia coal directors state that the net profit for that. ment consists of two 9.2-11, sixteen 6-in, at the rate of 309 tous an hour or more if period, after paying interest due and all "A DEED of heroism at sea is recalled by the fourteen ra-pdr three 3-pdr., and nineccessary; the British batileships and cruisers charges, amounts to $14,396.34, to which
time occupied in filling the bunkers is con- announcement that the committee of Lloyd's light guns. Her complement is 813 and are continually breaking records so far as the bas to be added the balance brought forward have decided to give their mentorious her coal capacity 2,500 tons.
cerned. But it is all a matter of facilities and conveniences. The Mitsui Bussan Kaisha are In charge of the coaling operationsand Mr. Ono, the mannger, stated to-day that they had been putting the coal on board as fast as it could be bunkered. "If there had been any delay we would have been responsible for it; but there has been no delay-the coal is being put on aboard as quickly as it can be received. We are putting 2,300 tons on board the two vessels. Up to this morning 600 tons had been put been trans
aboard each cruiser. We expect to finish mers, Sydney and
coaling-to-night or early to-morrow moming, bly owing to the The vessels Terve immediately they have rerful Russian, squadron | coaled,"
“WAKASA' MARU” DETAINED.
AT COLOMBO
service" medal to Mr. A. M. Buckland, late chief officer, and Mr. A. G. Tollemache, "the third officer of the steamer Umona. The Umona in May last, while on a voyage from The Nippon Yusen Kaisha inform us that Colombo to Natal, with ten Feropean pastelegraphic advices to hand from their agents sengers and 480 Indian immigrants, went in Colombo state that the S. Si Wakasa ahore on one of the Maldive islands, dud was ¿fari, which left London on or about the Imminent danger." The two officer volun- 15th January is laid up in Colombo for the ered to sail the ship's lifeboat to Colombo,time being;
miles away, for assistant py@ge, during which
from last account of $314,193-70, making a total of $828,690.04. After deducting from this amount the directors' and auditors' fees of altogether $10.750, there remains available for appropriation the sum of $8/2,940.04. It is proposed to pay a dividend of 13 per cent (or 36 per share) and a bonus of a por cent. (or $1 per share) and write $42,559.35 off the value of Kowloon Docks, leaving the balance of $425 340,69 to be carried forward Farnhams have considerably improved and are in demand at Tls. 131, Kowloon Wharfs can be placed at 595, and Hongkew Wharfs continue in re- quest at Tls. 200.
*Lands, Hotels and. Buildings,—Hongkong Lauds are in the market at $150. Shanghai
i
Bengal Opium.--Prices showed varied and extensive fluctuations. Sales are reported of Patna about 672 chests at $1,295 to $1,330 Benares about 214 chests at $1,285 to $1,325. In all about 886 chests. The unsold stock is Patna about 647 chests, Benares about 344- chests; in all about 991 chests.
Persian Opium.-No sales are reported amongst the Chinese. Stock about 1,660 chests. Closing Quotations. (Prices per picul).
Malwa New
Patna
llenares l'ersian...
$900 to $920
950 "I 993 1,000
1,000
**
...
Old ... Older Oldest
*... 1,090,
1,285
1,280
850,
930
15 » 40
10,
106
108
4. 5
***
Cloves ... Saltpetre Tialcaves Senna leaves Sandlewood Vermilion Cawbazar Grapes... Sandlewood Oil... Rusa Oil Cassia Oil
+A+
E.
28 " 32
90
400
**
88.,
143
20
350
**1
75 » 375
+
165
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Fennelseed Oil
Camphor (Chinese) Wax (Japan) Apricots
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3001 205
800
48"
50
тая
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27 "
29
18
414
Tw
3 "
18
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Borax
Beans Gluc
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TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.
Selling,
London-Bank ..........
Do. demand.. Do. 4 months' sight .................... France-Bank T.T.' America-Bank T.T. Germany-Bank T.T.. India TT........
Do demand...zágangprevalermo Shanghai-Hank T.T. Japan-Bank T.T.AZĒŠA Singapore-Bank T.T... JavaTM-Biak T.T.
*88*
30
Pitt.
NO HALF PRICE Tickets can be obtained at the Booking Office of the Theatre, City Hall, on and after MONDAY, FEBRUARY Stú, at 10 AM.
Booking Office will be opened daily from that date from 10 AM. to 4 PM.
Late Trams will run a quarter of an hour after the fall of the curtain.
Hongkong, 13th February, 1904.
Intimation.
THE POPULAR
SCOTCH
IS
"BLACK & WHITE"
JAMES BUCHANAN & CO.,
!!!
.1/21 3/16
1/11 7/16 243
...461
1.97)
742
SCOTCH WHISKY DISTTLERS.
· By Appointment ba
EM. THE KING
HRH the PRINCE OF WALES
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Shipping Steamers.