TELEGRAMS.
(Renter's.)
Obituary.
LONDON, Toth April.
The death of Isabella, ex-Queen of Spain, is announced.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1904.
THE WAR.
ADMIRAL YAMAMOTOS SPEECEL.
ENTHUSIASM IN THE DIET.
A correspondent informs us that on the 29th ultimo Vice Admiral Baron Yamamoto,
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she beat a basty retreat. Details as to what is happening at Port Arthur seem very scarce.
WAR CORRESPONDENTS. The first contingen, of war correspondents eft Tukyn on Saturday for th › front, and it is tated that they are to embark at Moji for Ka en on We Inesday, says the Kobe Chronicle of 5 b inst. The party consists of Capt. L. Maxwell of the London Standard; Captain
recent successes to have the rebelllos entirely exterminated.
8th April.
The same paper states that in response to a telegram from Viceroy Taen Chun-hsier, stating that the troops are doing their best with a view to put an end to the rebellion at an early date, and that the rebels are now greatly baffled, a few of the remaining ones having the Chinese Government telegraphically in McHugh of the London Daily Telegraph; structed the Viceroy to take opportuns and Mr A. F. Knight, of the Landon Morning | severe measures to deal with the rebels, etc.
last; Mr. A. M. Collins of Realer's Agency and cooperating with the Associated Press of America; Mr. Walter Cawton of the Central
NEWCHWANG.
The Newchwang correspondent of the M. C. D. News writes on the 27th instfas follows:
MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED.
I wired you yesterday that martial law had been proclaimed here by the Russians, and that shippers of produce must deposit the money value of their cargo as cecurity against tranship ment to Japan or Corea, Herewith I send you a copy of the English notice sent by the Civil Administrator direct to the foreign residents.
A MITIGATION.
SHANGHAI SHARE REPORT. The following résumé of the week's share transactions is from Messrs. J A. Sullivan and Co.'s report, published on the 7th April.
The full after the quarter's settlement and the Easter holidays intervening have restricted operations generally, but the marked improve. Docks and Indos have kept us busy, Langkats ment noticeable in the recorded quotations for have risen lightly although at the close there is to-day 24 116. The Hongkong rate for 3. days, as wired, is 73. Consuls £864.
Wharves-Shanghai and Hongkew Wharf shares have been placed at Tls, 170. Shares are in demand. An extraordinary general meeting of this Company is called for 35th inst., to increase the capital to Tls. 4,000,000, by the creation of 20,000 shares of Tis. 100 and | to offer 12,000 shares to shareholders at once at a premium of Tls. 75 in the proportion of three-fifths of their present holding. Kowloon Wharves have advanced to $91.
Shipping. Indo-Chinas have been in enger demand and the cash quotations advanced from Tls 66, Tis. 68 to Tls. 70. For goth instan! fis. 70 has also been done. May at Tls. 72; June at Tls. 70 and Jule at Ths 71, Tls. 77, 1s, 721 73.731, 74. There are buyers at the close.! Tugs have been sold at Tls. 47.
[Marie Isabella Lonisa, who had been residinister for the Navy, after reading to the James of the London Times, Mr. William escaped to Shu En Fu and the regions around, a tendency to sell. London sight rate is quoted ing at the Palais de Castile was born at Diet the report from Admirał Togo concern Madrid in 183. Her father, Ferdinand Viling the second attempt to block the entrance had been induced, by the influence of his wife, at Fort Arthur, made the following speech:→→ to issue the Pragmatic Decree, revoking the Salic law; and at his death, Sept. 29, 1833, his "The talent, courage and capabilities of eldest daughter, then a child, was proclaimed Admiral Makaroff, the new commander-in- Queen, under the regency of her mother, chief of Russia's flect, are known to the News Agency; Mr. Q. K. Davies of the New Maria-Christina. This event proved the signal for civil warfare, as the claims of the fate king's world, but I should like to say that I possess York Herald; Mr. Frederick Palmer of brother were warmly supported by certain a great admiration for his ability though he Collier's Weekly, Mr. John F. Bass of the classes of the people. The war of succession is our foe. Also it is my most ardent desire Chicago Daily News; and the representatives lasted seven years, and t'e country was desolated by the struggle between the contend- that our ships will have the honour of ❘ of the Lobalanzeiger and the Paris Gaulois. ing Carlist and Christina parties, until the meeting his command as soon as possible. Of these correspondeni, Capt. James and a few Cortes confirmed the elainis of Isabella by pronouncing sentence of exile on Don Carlos Though the strength of his squadron has others left Tokyo some days ago, and a nem- bor ravelled as far as Kabe on the Hamburg, and his adherents. In 1840, the Queen- been somewhat diminished owing to our regnant, finding it impossible to carry on the repeated attacks, I trust that what still re-appointed correspander is, who have been arriving here on Sunday. Some of the dis government without making concessions to public feeling, for which she was indisposed, mains will offer us a fair fight that will not wai ing in økin for months without receiv ng retired to France, resigning her power be resultless. Also, I hope that the Russian the nece sary permits, are also proceeding to into the hands of Espartero, whom she had been
Admiral will not allow his vessels to be Moji for the purpose, as they somewhat previously compelled to summon to the head of affairs. For the following three years, whilst bottled up and that he will come out and pathetically ut it, of seeing the other; off” that constitutional leader was able in grent risk a trial of skill with our navy." Speaking measure to direct her education and training; of the Japanese blockading expedition he the young Queen was subjected to purer and better influences that she had before experien- stated:"The second attempt to close the ced. She was declared by a decree of the
entrance to the enemy's pon seems to have Cortes to have attained her majority, Oct. 15, 1843, and took her place among the reigning been more successful than the first, and suvereigns of Europe, Maria-Christina return Admiral Togo is full of praise for the brave „ed to Madrid in 1945, and her restoration to
men who took an active part in it. I am of influence was marked by the marriage of [sa- bella 11. to her cousin, D n Francisco d'Assisi, the opinion that, taking into consideration the elder son of her maternal uncle, Don Fran- the daring and coolness of these heroes, and cisco de Paulla, which took place Oči, 10, 18.6. Sacrificed to the intrigues of a party whose in.
the magnificent manner in which they faced Moscow, March 18.-There is a sensational terests were based on this uncongenial union, a tremendous fire under the search-lights rumor current in Russiant naval circles to the Isabella 15. never knew the beneficial influence from the forts and ships they have merited effect that the Russian Siberian squadron, of domestic happiness, estrangements and re- Conciliations having succeeded each other alter- a vote of thanks from the honourable gentle under the command of Flug Captain Re
men assembled here. It must be remem-tenstein, for which the Japanese squadrons bered, however, that our task is not yet done, Vladivostock harbour, is no longer in the North have been searching since it escaped from
and the strength and valour of our enemy Pacific, but is already well on its way back to must not be under-rated. We must continue Russian waters for the purpose of effecting a to work for the one object in view, the vic-junction with the Baltic fleet and thus forming tory of our country, and our courage, patience an almost impregnable squadron. It is stated and patriotism must not flag an instant." that the usefulness of Russian warships in the On the conclusion of this speech the House Far East is at an end for the time being and rose, like one man, applauding and cheering, that, therefore, it would be strategy of a win- ning sort to combine all of Russia's effective
nately in her married the It deserves special mention, inwever, that during her reign Spain rose 19 take rank among he great powers of Europe, while the internal progress of the country arivanced with rapid strides. On Sept. 16, 1:68. a great revolution broke out in Spam, Marting with the fleet off Cadiz, and gradually sending over the whole poninsul. he speedy result was the form ation of a Republican Provisional Govern- ment under Piim, Serrano, and others, at Madrid, and the flight of Queen Isabella to France. On Nov. 6 her Majesty took up her residence in Pans, where she remained during her xic, with the exception of an interval spent at Geneva during the Franco»'rus jan war. On June 25, 1870, she renounced her clims to the Spanish throne in favour of her
The total amount of money contributed by the people in Japan inwards the War Fund since the opening of hostilities up to the 15th ult, is said to have reached Y1,200,450. The Purodeu observes that only Y168,00 were con tributed by the people during the Japan-China war and Y107,629 during the North-China cam- paign.
A REMARKABLE NAVAL MANIUYRE.
Docks speculative wave against shorts carried the rate of Farnham Boyds from T $43.144. Tls. 144,145 Tis. 148, 49 to Tis. 150,111 There is now a disposition on the part of the for cash. April shares have been sold at Tis. Russo-Chinese Bank to accept guarantees 143 to Tis. 151. For June sales have been instead of money from shippers, and to guar-recorded at Tis. 147. Tis, 152.1528, Tls. 155,154. antee them to the Customs it force majeurely at is. 147,146, 147, Tls. 149,150, Tts. 152,15354 TIs. 154,1 6,155. Buyers seem can be taken into account. The consideration for the ment conte t with their purchases.
or which they will do this has not transpired. Hoogka Docks are steady at 11s. 250.
Land-Shanghais bave been dealt in at Tis We hope this hindrance to trade may be
107 for cash. Hongkongs are wired at 1945. abolished.
Cottons-Internationals are inquired for at Tls. 25 Laou-Kung-Mows are offering,
Mining-Wi-Hai-Wei Gold Mies have rad attention at $171. The reposts arriving from the mine show that he pro-pects of this Company are improving. The new prefer mer shares are being quickly taken up and share. holders display an eagerness to buy more than their allotment.
(Enclosures.)
Order No. 25.
14/27 March, 1904. According to an order issued by the Viceroy of His Imperial Majesty in the Far East, the port of Yingkou has been pro- claimed under Martial Law. Until the pub lication of said order, the following regulations have been enforced, to be brought into im- mediate operation,--
-The Martial Law extends over the town and port of Yingkou, over the whole of the population without distinction of nationalities.
2. The passengers, and cargoes arriving here, are to undergo examination, and for this purpose all steamers, sailing-vessels, and junks, having entered the mouth of the
so that the din for several minutes was 6ghting ships in a body and then send the fleet with a naval and Customs officer on board, will;
deafening.
IMPERIAL MESSAGE TO VICE:ADMIRAL TOGO. On 29th ult. His Majesty the Emperor was eldest son, the rince of the Asturias. After pleased to grant V c--Admiral Togo, Com eight years of exile she returned to Spain, and was received at Sant nder by her son, the late mander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet, the King Alfonso XII. (July 29, 1876). Queen following Imperial Message-- Isabella has had ave children :-1. Infanta "On receipt of the news that the Combined Marie Isabel-rançoise d'Assise Christine-de-Fleet has again attempted to block Port Arthur, Paule-Dominga, born ! ec, 20, 1851. 2. Alfonso XI. late King of Spain. 3 infanta officers, and men who took part in the heroic We appreciate the valour and bravery of the Maria del Pila, born June 4, 1861, 4. Infanta Maria della Paz bore June 23 1861; and 5. | deed.” Infanta Maria Fulahe, born Feb. 12, 1864.
The Anglo-French Agreement. The Anglo-French agreements are very generally approved of in Great Britain and France The London press, with the ex- ception of the Morning Post, congratulates the Government on what it describes as the most satisfactory diplomatic incident record- ed for centuries.
The German Press regard the Anglo- French agreement with an unfriendly eye. The Italian press rejoices at it.
LATER.
German South-West Africa. The German forces in South-West Africa have had a severe but successful encounter
The above Message was immediately trans- mitted through wire by the Chief of the Board of Command to Vice-Admiral Togo at the front.
{From Japanese Exchanges,) The four Chinese warships which proceeded, to Chefoo a few days ago from Shanghai are the cruisers Watchi, Halyong, Haichow and Haishen. The archt is 4,300 tons displace- ment with a speed of 24 knots, while the other three are sister-ships of 2 950 tons each with a speed of 19 knots. It is said that these war- strictly watching against the transportation of ships have been charged with the duty of
war contrabands for the Russian or Japanese Army and Navy.
THE SINKING OF THE "HANYEI MARU.” The Usaka Asak, of the 3rd instant, con- tains a very dignified remonstrance in English
to Japanese waters to contest the supremacy of the sea. The question of coaling on the home- ward journey while difficult, is declared to be by no means impossible. There is no way di securing a confirmation of the rumour.
From N. C. P. News of 6th inst:—
Tokio, 5th April, General Sir William Nicholson and Sir lan ilamilton and their staff are to be received in
audience by their Majesties to-morrow forenoon. Marquis Ito made his report this afternoon
to the Cabinet and the Elder Statesmen.
Of seven hundred Japanese who have been wintering on the island of Saghalien, twenty- two escaped to Hokkaido yesterday in a fish ing boat across Soya Strait.
** Soya Strait divides the southern point of Saghalien from the northern point of Hok kaido.-ED.
Tokio, 7th April.
The return of the Japanese who have been wintering at Sagbalien is continuing.
The railway line under construction from
out of the war funds. "Kiolo to Maizaru is expected to be completed
*** Maizuru is on an inlet in Wakasa Bay, north of Kinto.-Ed.
It is rumoured that the Russians have planted submarine mines in the estuary of the Yalu, and on the coast off Takushan.
It has transpired that the Russians have
ver must anchor at the distance of $1 miles below the fort. A steam-launch,-weather permitting, and exclusively during daylight,--- acet the vessels at that spot; they will examine the vessels, and conduct them to the berths which will be allotted to them by the Customs. 3. The import of arms, and ammunition is prohibited.
4-It is prohibited to export to any ports of Japan or Corea any articles of military con traband, named in the accompanying list.
5--When exporting such articles to Neutral
a security equal to the value of the cargo, as Ports the shipper has to pay into the Customs
a guarantee that his cargo will not be re- shipped from the Neutral Fort to any port of Japan, or Corea
6.The lightship and leading marks will temporarily not be put up at the mouth of the
river,
7. When dealing with articles of contra- band of war the regulations sanctioned by this Majesty on the 14th February, 1904, are to serve as guidance.
8.-Military and civil authorities of the town and part of Yingkou have to be guided by the ions and laws, published in st, 23, defin- ing the administration of provinces.
(Signed) V. GROSSE.
LIST OF ARTICLES CONSIDERED AS CONTRA
BAND OF WAR.
Arms, artillery, guns, armour, ammunition, materials for explosive purposes, all articles for military carts, wire, pontoons, every-
with the Hereros. The Germans, 3 men against Adiniral Makaroff's action in firing a destroyed the bridges over the rivers in North thing in connection with military equipment;
and officer killed, and 15 men and officer wounded. The Hereros ga men killed.
The Russian Navy. Captain Grigorovitch in command of the Tsurevitch has been promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral for gallantry in presence of the enemy, and has also been appointed commandant of Port Arthur.
Austria and Italy. The Austrian and Italian Ministers have conferred for several hours at Abbazia.
The Kaiser's Tour. The Kaiser has landed at Malta.
Anglo-Russian Relations.
Vienna, 3rd April,
and sinking the little press steamer Hanyei Haru on the 26th ult. The remonstrance is
couched in moderate terms, and the following paragraph is important, because it confirms the statement that the Hanyei Maru was in neutral waters at the time:~
"The attack on the steamer was illegal be cause she was in neutral waters, and it was barbarous because the steamer was helpless under the circumstances."
The Asahi charges the Russians with the
*double offence of breaking neutral laws and of destroying the private property of the enemy," and concludes by saying:-
"We make this accusation not because we have personally suffered financial loss, but be- cause such action is contrary to the spirit of humanity and civilisation. Public opinion the world over, we believe, will sustain us in this condemnation of the barbarity of the Russian Navy,"
THE S. S. "HAIMUN."
The collision which has taken place between
The Weihaiwei correspondent of our senior the British expektion un e Colonel Young- Northern e stemporary writes-The ss. fui- husband and the Thibetans nas caused a
mun had to be refitted at Nagasaki with a new peculiar sensation in Eu ope. The Russian Government ordered a small force of troops in toast, as a first care ed away on her passage
to this colony. After several failures the con-
Central Asia to the Indian frontier at the tsel struction and erection of a 170 ft. pole on the of the Kuss-Japanese war. The troops were intended for Afghanistan and had nothing to do with the Thibetan expedition. The Vienna diplomats stoutly deny a report which has been current regarding an understanding (so-called) between Great Brain and Russia about
Thibet.
island was accomplished. It weathered several storms, but last week the upper portion broke during a southerly gale. It seems a great pity that when with infinite trouble masts had been
another accident. Several messages had been erected and apparatus prepare, there should be
received from the Huimas and the value of the invention amply demonstrated. It is state. that the interruption will only be temporary, and an attempt is being made to replace the broken ́spar. ''
PORT ARTHUR...
Korea.
has been taken back to Antunghsien.
A battery of eight Russian guns at Chongju The Japanese fighting line is reaching different points on the left bank of the Yalu.
The American mines at Unsan, and the English mines at Kunsan are being protected by the Japanese.
Koreans arriving from Vladivostock state but the population between Vladivostock and Possiet are fleeing into the interior in fear of a
Japanese attack. The Russian garrisons are also retreating. There is only a small force of Cossacks at Hunchun, and there are small bodies of scouts along the Tumen.
** Huachun is a Siberian town about 25
miles from Possier Bay, close to the Korean frontier. The river Tumen forins the aurih. eastern boundary of Kurca.—ED.
Tokio, Sch April. The official returns of the Japanese casualties at Port Arthur in the various engagements aggregate 114, including fourteen killed out. right, nine who have died of their wounds, an forty who have recovered.
the thawing of the ice is expected at Vladivostock about the 24th instant.
Mars at Shanghai and the re-opening of the Since the arrival of the N. Y. K. s.s. Yawata
line, underwriters have lowered the war pre- mium on the marine policy of this Company's steamers from 2 to i cent.
in command in North China during the Major-General Baron Yamaguchi, who was
Boxer troubles in 1900, has been promoted to General and transferred from his command of the 5th Division, at Ifiroshima, to be a member of the War Council at Tokio,
sea-going vessels, even when flying neutral flags, but proceeding to the enemy's port for military purposes, ship's engines and machinery, boilers, coal, petroleum, spirits of wine, materials for telegraph and telephone hacs, caiables, beans, beancake, uil, rice, horses, and other animals, cattle, and in general all articles for naval and miliary warfare.
JLL
Messrs. Bandinel & Co. report as follows under date the 2nd instant-
Our last report was dated 3rd March, since which time the Russians, in addition to pro- claiming Martial Law, have made several rules modifying previous trade conditions.
Seventeen steamers are loading and one may leave to-morrow, the river, however, is still full of ice at some stages of the tide. There is enrogh cargo here to load all vessels now in purt and thirteen to eighteen more. Future business will depend on the freedom or other- wise of over and cart traffic.
Stocks of beans at the principal up-country depós amount to about 3,712,000 piculs.
Prices are excessive; we quote:- Bean Oil
per pical Tis. 8.50 Beans......UNNEN OYONSENT
8.70 "3 piculs, Beaucakes
10 picuts
Tacis-850 Shanghai Tzels.
Exchange.-1,000 Newchwang
Premium on Sycee, Tls. 23 per shoe.
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ROBINSON PIANO CO., LD. Malince Prices--Dress Circle Sz, Stalls $1, l'it 50 cents Chide mahs Half Price o all parts of the Tasare. Tickets for the Matinee booked at Robinson's. Hongkong, 12th April, 1904.
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Tobaccos.--Sales of Sumatras have been reported at Tls. 50 ex div. The fortnightly return from the Langkats estate give an aggre- fate out-put of 73,000 galls, petroleum in tanks, 14th April, 1934, at 3 P.M., for and on Account shipped 72,000 and in stock 90,000 cases. 100,000 galls. Kerosene made 73,000 cases,
Shares have been dealt in at Tls. 284 and Tis.
290 for cash; at Tls, 295.297) for the current noth's account, Tis. 300,295,300 have been done for June and for July at T. 30s. The
market is quiet at the close.
of the Concerned (About)
607 tons CARDIFF COAL now stored on Marine Lot No. 50, Mong Kok Tsui.
The sale will take place on the Spot and a Steam Launch will leave Blake Pier at 2.30 P.M. to convey intending purchasers. TERMS: Prompt Clearance.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.
Hongkong, 12th April, 1904.
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.
Selling, London-Bank T.T.....
Do.
demand
... 81 1/8 11/16
Do.
1/8 15/16
2.15
.1.76
.1234
128]
Apply
73
4 months' sight France Bank T.T......... America-Bank T.T. Germany Bank T.T. India T.T.
Do. demand Shanghai-Bank T.T. Japan-Bank T.T. Singapore-Bank T.T., JavaBank T.T.
Buying.
4 months' sight L/C, 6 months' sight L/.........
...
Nominal
103
1/91/18 ..1/93/16: 30 days' sight San Francisco & New York 421
do. 4 months' sight
43!
30 days' sight Sydney and Melbourne 1/95/10 4 months' sight Francs................................2.201 6 months' sight
months' sight Germany Bar Silver....... Bank of England rate
OPIUM QUOTATIONS.
To-day's quotations are as follows--
Malwa New
JF
Last year
"
Uldest...
Patna New
Benares New
Persian (Paper)............
A
2.21 í
1.851 .241
.4%
Per chest
@ 900/1,010
@ 1,060/1,100
19 1,120/1,200
@ 4,355
@ 1,345
(od 880/950
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FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE Steamship
"GREGORY APCAR,"
having arrived from the above l'orts, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, will be delivered from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed at once, al Consignees' risk and expense.
Cargo remaining on board after the 15th instant, at 4 P.M., will be landed at Consignces' risk and expense into the Godowas of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited.
Consignees of Cargo from SINGAPORE and PENANG are requested to take IMMEDIATE DELIVERY of their Goods from alongside, such Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessei will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense
No Fire Insurance will be effected.
Transfer undersigned.
2 p.m.
Following are further alterations in Messts. Benjamin, Kelly & Poits' share quotations no- tified to us after the list had been printed :-
Macao Steamboat
$ 28 b. Indo-Chinas...
..
China Sugars...
$ 94 ... $121
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An understanding about Morocco has been agreed upon between Great Britain and France. The agreement is uelieved to be in respect to the integrity of Murocco and the maintenance of the status gas. The report that France would declare a protectorate over Morocco is
THE KWANGSI ·RÜBELLION, Spor credited here, nor is the statement recently On her last tip the Haimus approached
published by the Daily Mail (London) about Port Arthur and saw the Japanese fleet steam- The Sin Won Fao ga hers from a Kwang,
cession of some territory near Egypting in a southerly direction from the Russian tung contemporary that Viceroy Teen Chun- Shanghai advices, dated 8th inst., report acincol
stronghold on Sunday morning. We presumehsien of Liang Kwang received Imperial in business done Shanghai Tugs at Tls. 47 there has been another bambardment. The structions the other day from Peking stating "Ord." Indo-Chinas at Tis, 69) for April, Timer has received scant courtesy from the that since the Viceroy has previously reported | Shanghai Lands at Tls, ro7. Farnham, Boyds A NANCHANO, capital of Kisngsi, dispatch
Russian Government in the past--as is shown that the Kwangri rebellion' was about to be at ijs, 151 for April. Hall and Holtz at $30. estates that the Arsenal authorities of that city | by the expulsion of its correspondent from St. suppressed by the Imperial troops, and the Direct business :---Hongkong and Shanghai bave recently constructed several military bal. Petersburg a" few months ago,—and when the remaining insurgents are now all gathered Banks at $646. "Indo-Chinas at Tix 73 for July. loons to be used at the Kiangyin bin! || Haiwan sigbled a four-funnelled cruiser | within' the Prefecture of Shihéríu, etc, etc. he Farnham, Boyds at Tis. 100 cash. Horse kiang forts,
thought to be Russian-acarar Port Arthur, is hereby commanded to avail himself of the Bazaars at Tle poj.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the
DAVID SASSOON & Co., LIMITED,
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