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LOCAL AND GENERAL.
THE French coasting steamer Cambodge was wrecked off Cape St. James on the gth inst Of over one hundred native passengers en board about twenty were drowned.
AMERICA weni one better-Engli, kuan ; "At the British Museums they have got a mummy 3,000 years old." Yankee: "Waal, down Boston way they've got the pencil Noah used to check off the animals as they went into the ark!"
THE fishing industry is taking streng root in British Nonhorned and the exports of dried fish from Sandakan are increasing. Labuk Bay is a favourite fishing ground and applica- made to the Land Office by Sandakan people. tions for keelongs on the Sugut shore are being
The drying stages in Sandakan are increasing
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Win regard to a paragraph in our yesterday's issue concerning the acquisition of the ginseng monopoly in Korea by a British firm, we now
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A MEETING of the Justices of the Peace was held at the Magistracy this afternoon to con- sider an application from Mr. James Christie to sell and retail intoxicating liquors on the premises situated at No 2 Shau Ki Wan Road, under the sign of "The Metropole Hotel" The
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DURING the week ended the tgih inst, "two" cases of enteric fever and six of small-pux (3 fatal) were notified as 'having occurred in the Colony.
TITE LATE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE.
MEMORIAL SERVICE AT ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL.
MESSRS Trevoux & Co.'s serand new twin screw steamer (harles Hardouin lest Hongkong the bustle of another busy diy was commenc
In the early hours of this morning, just as on Friday evening on her maiden trip to Cantering, representatives of His Majesty were al where she will, in conjunction with her sister sembling in St. John's Cathedral to pay a last ship Paul Beau, run a sightly service. Leaving tribule of respect and esteem to the late bonor- Canton on Saturday fast at 6 pm: she arrived ary Colonel-in-chief to the Farces, H.R.H. the in Hongkong at 12.16, and during the up and Duke of Cambridge, whose remains were to- down uns every thing warled with the greatest day interred beside those of his wife in Keasal smoothness, the absence of vibration in the Green Cemetery. The hour at which the ship being specially noticeable. The inner
memorial service was fixed to commence was lining of the boiler casings has been filled with nine o'clock, and at that time when the band asbestocel, a new non-conducting material, and the hear from radiation in the passages is scar funeral march as a voluntary, there was not of the Sherwood Foresters played Chopin's cely noticeable. The Niclause boilers with which in vacant seat to be found. On the right of the the hips are fitted give every solisfaction,
nave sat H. E. the Officer Administering the
SUCIBIY.
TELEGRAMS
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
SERVICE
THE WAR.
GENERAL ATTACK ON
PORT ARTHUR.
JAPANESE BRIGADES LANDED.
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
Tokio, 21st March, 8.45 p.m.
army were landed to the north of Feveral brigades of the Japanese
Port Arthur on the evening of the 19th.
A violent fire was immediately opened on the city from the heights and a general attack took place.
SIXTEEN HOURS"
FIGHTING.
USSTAN
AGAINST ATTA
WOMEN AND CHILDREN SENT
AWAY
The Russians are making active preparations to defend the port against a Japanese attack.
The women and children have nearly all been sent away, out of danger.
FORTS BHING CONSTRUCTED
AND GUNS MOUNTED.
erected, and field und siege guns, of Several new forts are being hustily
the latest pattern, are being mounted in commanding positions.
CHINESE LEAVING! SPECIE SINTAWAY. The Chinese are leaving the port in haste, and all specie being shipped to Tientsin. Bas
SHANGHAI, AND HONGKEW WHARF CO., LID.
their steam a properties being mot marked. Government. Mr. F. H. May, c M.G., with whom The s'en er were bunit at Naries to the plans was Mrs Pay, Mr. R. A. B. Ponsonby and specifications of Vr. E. C. Wilks, co suit (private secretary), Capt. Hurly (side-de-camp), ing engineer of this Colony, who also superin-heads of Government departments and mem- tended the construction in France, and the bers of the Executive and₤1.egislative Councils,, manner in which his ideas have been carried Lieut-Col. Kent and Officers of the Royal ou: by the builders is in every way satisfactory. Artillery, Lieut.Col. Birdwood and Officers of the 110th Mahratta Light Infantry, Lieut-Col. THE HONGKONG ODD POLUMES | Iremonger and Officers of the 93rd Burma Infantry, and Major Cautfeild and Officers of the th Mahrattas. On the othe site of the nave were sealed Commodore, G. Dicken, K.N., Rear Admiral Fnoke, Rear Adinital the Hon. Curzon-Howe (H.M.S. Albion), Admiral Haren von Prittzwitz (S.M.S. Furst Bismarck). Major General Villiers Hat- ton (General Officer Commanding in South China), Cal. W. E. Webb (P. M. O.), the Ilon. F. Stopford (HM.S. Aerity), Capt. Tudor (H.M.5. Gressy), Col. L. E. Brown (Royal Engineers), Capt. Windham (H.M.5. Amphitrite), Major G. A. French, Lieut.-Col Kent (RA), Flag Commander Bentwick, Flag 287.88 Capt. Freemantle, K.N., Col. Ferrier, the Com THE FLEET CO-OPERATES holders the statement of accounts for 1903.
The annual general meeting of the above Society was held on Monday, the 21st March, 1904, at 5.15 pm at the office of the Hon. Secretary, Hon. 11. E. Pollock, K.C., 18, Bank Buildings.
The Hon. Treasurer, Mr. W. H. Purcell, presented to the meeting a statement of accounts of which the following is a sum mary:
The Horgkong Odd Volumes Society, in account with the Honorary Treasurer. To printing and advertising
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rent of hall, etc.
41-
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13-
., refreshments at Dr. Thomson's
lecture shraff
.. cheque book
balance in Bank
+
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By balance on last account 4/11/02
subscriptions collected ... interest to date
Hongkong, 8th March, 1994. Audited and found correct. WALTER KING.
$107.85
mander and officers of the Elba, Major A. B 4580 Hamilton (c.s.o.), Major A. A. Chichester, rang! (D.A.Q.M.G), Major L. J. Dopping-Hepensta! 75 and officers of the Royal Engineers, Major Bunny, Major L. S. Gordon Cumming and 73.09
officers of the Sherwood Foresters officers of
$55-37 the A 1.D., K.A.M.C., and H.K.V.C. There were also present Messrs. N. Post (acting Con $257.79
sul for Austria-Hungary), T. Hamman (Consul 264.00
for Belgium), G. Liebert (Consul for France), 3.58
Dr. D. Gumprecht (Consul for Germany C. Z. Volpicelli (Consul for italy), M. Noma (Con- $525.37
sel for Japan) and many others including a large number of civilians. The service, which was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Jenkins, com- prised the recitation of the prayers and Psalms from the burial service, while the hymns sung. were "God, our help in ages past," and "Brief life is bere our portion." The Benedic nos having been pronounced, the band of the Foresters played the Dead March in Naul, afte which a party of buglers advanced into the chancel and sounded the Last Post. The con gregation then sang a verse of the National ..athem and the service was at an end.
"W. FI, PURCELL
Hon, Treasurer.
It was proposed and seconded and carried that the above accounts should be passed..
In consequence of ti e approaching departure
from Hongkong on a holiday to England of Mr. Purcell who has been the Hon. Treasurer of the Society for many years past Mr. Newman Mumford was elected Hon. Treasurer for the casuing year.
In Hongkong the flags at Government House, Headquarter House and the principal business offices of the city were hall-masted during the day; and shortly after I am. the guns of H.M:S. Albion and H.M.S. Alacrity were fired for an hour, at intervals of a minute, while, out of courtesy, the Italian warship ba fred
Mr. Pollock was re-elected Fon. Secretary. He stated that it was a matter of regret that he had not been able to get more lecturers to come forward during the current winter season, but that he would try to arrange for one or two more lectures before the beginning of the summer, Since the last annual general meet-twenty rounds. ing in November 1953 the following lec ures have been given:
Lecture by Dr. J. C. Thomson on "Malaria and its relation to the mosquito." HE Sir Henry lake, GCM G. in the chair.
Lecture by the Reverend Dr. Penticost on "The Chinaman, the Anglo-Saxon and the Orient." The Hon'ble F. H. May, CM.G, in
the chair.
Lecture by the Reverend Dr. Penticost on "The Reasonableness of Christianity". Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., in the chair.
Lecture by Captain G. C. Anderson on "the Defence of the Empire" H. E. Sir William Gascoigne, XCM G., in the chair.
Lecture by Mr.C. Clementi un "Buddhism." H. E. Sir Henry Blake, K.C.M., in the chair.
Lecture by the Reverend E. J. Hardy on "Marriage". H. E. Sir William Gascoigne in the chair.
Lecture by the Hon'ble F. H. May, C.30, entitled "A Plea for Jewish Wit." Commodore Robinson, X., in the chair.
Lecture by Mr. Prnest D. Haskell on "Fiscal Policy and Imperial Federation", Mr. II. E. Pollack, K,C, in the chair.
Lecture by the Reverend E. J. Hardy on
DRESS SUIT IN COURT
At the Supreme Court this morning the Pursne Judge, Mr. A. G. Wise, heard an action brought by Mr. H. A. B. Cooke, against the Yee Sang Fat firm of tailors to recover the sum of $55 which he paid them for a silk lined dress suit.
Mr. A. C. Holborow, of Messrs. Deacon, Looker and Deacon, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. R. Harding (Messrs, Eweus and Hats ton) represented the defendants. It transpired that plaintiff objected to the silk used in the dress coat, but Mr. Wise pointed out that he could not expert to get better material for the money paid and accordingly gave judgment for defendants with costs.
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LD.
Following is the report for presentation to the shareholders at the fifteenth ordinary general meeting to be held at the office of the general managers, on Wednesday, 6th prox., at 11.30 a.m.-
"Chinese Manners." H. E. Major-General shareholders a statement of accounts for the Annexed we have the pleasure to lay before
CHINESE ROBBERS AT WORK
NEAR CHINSHAN.
News enches us from Macao that the famous country residence of Mr. Chan Tong, formerly of Honolulu, near Chinshan in Heung-
MR. Arnold-Forster is pursuing the lines Villiers-Halton, C.R., in the chair. which he sketched out for himself as an Army reformer long before he was placed at the head of the Pall Mall establishment. The failure of our military system in 1899 was attributed, perhaps largely, to the lack of training. But at the back of that there was a serious defect in the system itself upon which the Army was got ready and despatched to the seat of war. The Reserve of the Army, instead of being a shan, was entered and looted by an armed Reserve which should be at the back of the Regular Army, was called upon to fill up the
gang of robbers. The guard posted at the gate was out-Dumbered by the desperadoes place of the non-efficients in the first line, and who used violence to gain their purpose, and thus before a shot had been fired was depleted in the attempt to force an entrance into the of a third or more of its strength, and that the grounds of Mr. Chang Tong's house killed (45 most valuable part. Even with the help of the seventeen of the native guard.
Reserve many regiments went out to South
DEVELOPING and PRINTING
UNDERTAKEN for AMATEURS
GOOD WORK.
PROMPT RETURN,
Rangkong, 8th January, 1904-
CARMICHAEL AND
CLARKE,
CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND, SHIPBUILDERS, SURVEYORS AND CONTRACTORS,
1 EPAIRS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
Africa with but 600 or 700 men in place of their war strength of 1,100. The problem which Mr. Arnold-Forster sets himself especial ly to solve is that of securing that the Regular Army shall be self-contained and efficient at any moment it shall be called upon, and that the Reserve shall be, in truth, what its name implies. Whether the Army be large or small, whether the defence of the Empire be under taken on Imperial lines or not, it is plain that the country will not be satisfied until it can rast assured that the Army for which it provides so much money is, in fact, a working and a workable machine.' Theories of strategic de ferice and schemes of national training can wait, but there should be no delay in mak- ing the Regular Army a fighting force' whose [47 | strength is certain.
#TELEGRAMS: “CARMICHAEL," Hongkong.
A., B. C. Code, 4th Edition, A. I Code,
Lieber's Standard Code.
TELEPONE, 132
Hongkong, noth March, 1903,
About a fortnight ngo Mr. Chan Tong as in timated by letter from the interior that, unless a large sum of money were paid to the robber chiefs, they would obtain it by force. At the same time Mr. Farmer, of the Macao Hotel, received an intimidating notice, dated the 8th inst, four Sheki, to pay $5,000 and 100 taels worth of opium. While a third case of blackmail upon a firm of Chinese bankers at Macao was reported to the Portuguese authorities in the course of the same week.
Mr. Chan Tong's estate being situated in Chine e territory and, presumably, insufficiently guarded, was the first point of objective on the part of the Chinese robbers who, as reported, have so far succeeded in their nefarious design. Mr. Chan is well known in Hongkong and Macao, and is the father of Mr. Chan Fong, compradore to Mesirs, Douglas, Lapralk & Ca
year ending 31st December, 1903.
The net profit, including the amount brought forward from the previous year, amounts to $207,115.74 which it is proposed to deal with as jollows, viz:--
To place to reserve fund....$ 20,000.00 To pay a dividend of 15 per cent... 150,000.03 To carry forward to next year's
account
ENORMOUS LOSSES.
The fighting lasted incessantly for sixteen hours.
It was of a most desperate character and the losses on both sides were
enormous.
TERRIFIC BOMBARDMENT.
the year ended 31st December, 1903, submitted Following is the report of the directors for
to the annual general meeting, held at the offices of the general agents to-day..”
Tie directors beg to submit to the share-
Property account has been increased by taels 1,318,091.71, representing purchases of B. C. Lots 739 and 1,171 Hongkew, papments for new godowns and other buildings and for
ated in the attack, and the forts and
Sixteen Japanese warships co-oper-saw wharves at Tungkadoo, etc. ́
town were submitted to a continued and terrific bombardment from sea- wards.
the extent of taels 101.705 have been issued, During the year 6 per cent, debentures to the Company's total liability for debentures, at 31st December, 1993, standing at taels 53670
THE ATTACK FROM THE REAR,
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ALL THE BRIGADES ENGAGED.
The directors regret that owing to the general dullness of trade the amount of gross earnings for 1953 fell considerably short of that *** for the previous year, while, at the same time, there was an increase in the cost of coolie bire and other expenses..
After payment of an ad interim dividend of taels 5 per share on 25th August last, tha The attack on the town from the balance at credit of profit and loss account amounts to Taels 163,89507 out of which it is rear was made by all the brigades, proposed to pay a final dividend of Taels 6 per. whoso concentrated fire, and rapidshare, abus absorbing Taels 120,000, to place advance swept the Russians from Taels 20,000 to credit of repairs accounts and their positions.
SEVERE ARTILLERY AND
INFANTRY FIRES
MAIN ATTACK LAST SIX HOURS
A continuous and sovere fire by the Japanese infantry and artillery, the guns throwing shells from superior positions, was maintained for six hours, during the main attack.
CAPTURE OF PORT ARTHUR.
After a final advance the Japanese army took possession of Port Arthur.
and of the leading members of the Japanese (inquiries made at the Japanese Consulate community this morning elicited no confirma tory news with regard to the above telegram, issued by us this morning, in our midday extra-ED., H.K. T.],
IMPORTANT ENGAGEMENT
ON THE YALU.
STUBBORN FIGHTING.
A severe engagement has taken place near Shojo, a small town on about twenty miles to the north-west the left bank of the Yalu River,
of Wi-ju.
The fighting was stubborn on both sides.
COMBAT LASTS THIRTY MINUTES.
32,11574 We are glad to be able to rec mmend an increased dividend for we think this year's SIX HUNDRED RUSSIANS KILLED work fully justifies it, but too much must not
OR WOUNDED. be expected in this respect until the overdrawn bank account becomes somewhat reduced.
The increased consumption, especially in facilities for production, and for the latter part of the year the factories worked at their full capacity.
this Colony, has kept pace with our enlarged
The threatened scarcity of raw material has, we hope, been overcome, and we anticipate ne further trouble on that score.
the articles of association, the Hon. Sir Paul Consulting Committee. In accordance with
Chater, C.M.G., the Hon. C. W. Dickson, and Dr. JW. Noble, retire; but being eligible, affer themselves for re-election. Mr. C. Ewens who is shortly leaving the Colony does not offer bimself for re-election.
Auditors. The accounts have been audited by Messrs. T. Arnold and W. H. Potts, who are recommended for re-election. ⠀⠀
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., #2 General Managers, Hongkong, sand March
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The advance of the Japanese wa's impetuous and destructive; for, though the combat only lasted a little more than thirty minutes, 600 Russians were killed or wounded.
Further details are expected shortly.
NEWS FROM NEWCHWANG.
RIVER OPENS TO-DAY
(From Our Correspondent.)
SHANGHAI, 21st Maroli,
6.30 pm
to carry forward Taels 22,895.07.
The present directors and auditors offer themselves for re-election.
Shanghai, soth March, 1904.
PROFIT
AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 1993.
Dr.
To Interest on Debentures............. Tis. 27,858,07 44853.54
11
Interest
Interim Dividend paid on 25th
August, 1903, on 20,000 shares
at Tls 5..................iček.
Fees to Trustees for Deben-
ture holders
Advertising expenses &c. in connection with issue of De bentures ..................... Balance........
Less
By Balance
Transferred
to Repairs
-300,00
364.06 167,895.07
Taels 336,280.74
Cr. January.1. ..Tis. 276,679.74
Account...Tis. 15,000- Final Divid-..
end for 902:240,000:
Dec. 31.
-155,000,00
By Balance of Working Account
for 1903...n Transfer Fees
21,679.74
-314,313.10
287.90
Taels 336,2874.
BALANCE SHEET, 31ST DECEMBER, 1903. Zitollities
Capital
Debentures
Building Reserve............
Repairs Account .......... Jardine, Matheson & Co. ana Hongkong and Shanghai Bank
Losh Account
Suspense Account ... Account Payable ................................... Profit and Loss Accountin
Taels
Property Account.......... Accounts Receivable .................... Cost of 60 shares in Shanghai, Mutual Telephone Co., Ld.
Taula
Shanghai, 31st December, 1903
$36,700.00 487310.88
34.535.840
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO
the foregoing Accounts, companies that we have found them all
We hereby certify that we hav
the Books and Vouchers of
GEO. RAWINGR C. W. WRIGHTES
SHIPPING AND MAILS.
American
It is expected that the river at The Imperia
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tion to-morrow:
MAILS.
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