train. There was a very big crowd to wit nicas our going away, but excellent order was maintained, and our escort accompanied us to the door of the carriage, and several
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1904.
England into the struggle. I do not think, that the French people would to be mixed up in this trouble.".
'What is your Excellency's opinion con-
Co-day's Advertisements
REQUIRED.
officers remained on the train till the frontier cerning the present violent Press campaign with the stench and smoke. One shell burst That the attempt will be actually made by the pany had agricultural as well as mining rights, about sixteen years, for DRAPERY STORE.
was reached.” ·
"Was there any display of enthusiasm in the Russian capital when news of the out- break of hostilities was received?"
Berlin ?" against Japan now going in Paris and
*Suddenly a white-faced gunner pointed to It is curious that almost three hundred years † was to be used for other than mining purposes. the battery of dainty quick-ficers placed half-later this "norther passage to Europe which Under the terms of the original concession | way down the cliff to repel a Japanese landing. | tyeyasu was willing to render his assistance in granted by His Highness the Sultan in April, I ran down and saw a scene of the wildest discovering should be proposed to be used by a 1885, which, in common with all similer battle orgie-shells bursting, their fragments people then entirely unknown to the Japanese for grants, were modified after a British Resident whistling through the air, the earth reeking the purpose of carrying on a war against Japan. was appointed to Pahang in 1889, the Com-
among the gunner, and I saw a soldier tying Russians to navigate the North-East Passage and specially reduced terms were granted as to diserabowelled, another with his skull open, a with their war-ships it is difficult, however, to opium, spirits, and tobacco duty. The Com- third delirious with three splinters in his head. helieve. It is evidently a very different thing for pany renounced all these exceptional rights One gun was broken like a reed. It was a comparatively small vessel like the Vega to nd claims on receiving the mining lease, dreadful sight. There was blood everywhere. accomplish such an undertaking compared the conditions of which were, however, still
very advantageous to the lessees. Thus, ac
After the battle was over General Stassel pin ned the St. George's Cross on my breast, but
what does that matter? I am in hospital”
with the navigation of almost unknown waters by
TWO YOUNG LADIES (European), aged
Apply.
FAIRALL & Co.
Hongkong, 23rd April, 1904.
A SMOKING CONCERT
will be given by
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"That is organised and subsidised in St. Petersburg, I should say that Japan is at present very unpopular in commercial circles in Germany, and this is because, in that country, it was never seriously supposed that there would be war; consequently many mer chants have lost consideralite sums of money owing to the unexpected outbreak of hostili repeatedly stated that the Baltic fleet, reinforced the Far East having undergone a material renunciation referred to. During the last 17
war-ships of great tonnage. The risks are cording to the mining regulations, the Com. THE VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB
"None at all. In fact, there was a complete lack of excitement; it seemed as if the people had no interest in the war. I do not think it is popular, probably because very few people in Russia take much interest in Japan, or Manchuria for the matter of that Indeed, I fancy that the majority are ignor-ties in the Far East." ant of the geographical situation of either of these countries" The ghost of a smile" passed swiftly over the lips of the ambas- sador, conjured up most probably by the thought of the meagre instruction possessed
In answer to further inquiries Mr. Kurino stated that his voyage had been a fairly plea sant one, though the breakdown of the N. D. L. s.s. Oldenburg in the Red Sea had caused some discomfort. Returning to the
THE NORTHERN PASSAGE.
During the last few days the telegrams have
by all the available vessels of the Russian Navy, intends to sail for the Far East to assist the sorely harassed Russian squadron in this part of the world. Now it appears very certain that the Baltic squadron cannot expect to reach China waters by the Suez Canal route, if only because of the difficulty that would be ex- perienced in obtaining coal, and as the month
| evidently too great, for, even supposing the pany was only entitled to less than 30 square perils of the sea were safely passed and a pas-miles, but the area granted was nearly double sage made through the ice by ice-breakers, | what they could have legally claimed, and this was allowed in consideration of the deed of there would be the danger of the position in
years the Company has done much bond fide work at Penjin, and at one time their exports of gold reached several thousands of ounces annually. The decline of Penjuan may be said to date froin 1877, from which year their gold output began to dwindle, as may be seen from the following table, which shows the quality of gold exported during the five years prior to
change between the time that the squadron left a point where it could be reached by telegra phic orders and its arrival in the Pacific, with the possibility that the squadron would be entirely at the mercy of the Japanese. It seems to us, therefore, that the statements regarding the proposed sailing of the Baltic feet for the Far East are simply threats, and threats which, of June is given as the time when the ex-taking into account the difficulties to be en- northern routes, it is impossible to put into that, notwithstanding previous denials, an attempt will be made to reach the war East by execution.- Kobe Chronicle. the orth-East passage if at all. That passage was navigated for the first time in 1878-79 by the famous explorer Nardenskiold, who would have been a Russian subject had it not been for the suspicion aroused by his liberal views, which
by the great majority of the Tzat's subjects | political aspect in the North, His Excellency pedition is to s.art, it can only be conjectured countered in using either the southern or the
"The lower classes, arther favourable to war?"
.
No, they are not but the military party, who have alway bed desirous of seeing a conflagration, Works hard to excite the enthusiasm of the people. They lay the blame on England, and, amongst other
said: "I think the war will be a very long one, and the struggle has pecularities that have never, I think, attended any preceding
conflict between nations. These will render a final scitiement, one way or the other, ex-
led to his leaving Finland, where his ancestors, anginally coming from Sweden, had been
ARMS FOR CHINA.
The United States Consul at Leipsic re- ports that the factory at Steyr has received
tremely difficult. I mean this, supposing that we are victorious, we cannot go to St. things, do much to provoke public anger Petersburg and impose terms; admitting settled for many generations. Driven from ment, with extra bands, will be employed for
Government."
Finland at a time when he was about to start upon an expedition for studying the geology of he obtained by winntag the Alexander travelling stipend, and made incompetent by formal no- tification of the right of ever balbng office in the University of Helsingfors, the Russian Go- vernment by such action deprived itself of the
by publishing abroad that the new Japanese that Russia, wins on land and drives our cruisers bought at Genoa were taken out to the East by officers and seamen from the troops off the continent, well, I am convinc-Siberia and Kamchatka, the means for which British Navy, sent down there by theired, she cannot send her armies over to Japan." As he uttered these concluding words a smile was-again visible; probably the diplomat was thinking of Russia's already crippled navy, soon perhaps to he non-exist ant, and the little chances there were of a Muscovite host ever traversing the narrow sea-way that girdled his country. One need not be long in the society of the able states-
"Do you think, Mr. Kutino, that the Russian Government thought that war would
really break out ¿”
No, I do not. The Russian authorities did not believe that we
were in earnest, be- cause they did not realise the seriousness of Japan's intentious and attitude, notwith- standing our repeated requests for a settle- ment. Russia was bluffing. She thought that Japan was doing the same, and imagined that a demonstration of naval and military
forces would suffice for us to withdraw."
"And, may one ask, what is the impres sion of the cultured class in Russian society
with regard to the present struggle ?"
*་
They had not, nor have, any desire for war. Those who favour it are military men who alone have something to gain thereby."
"There have been rumours of rupture
services of a man whose later travels and re- searches in the Arctic regions were to reflect undying lustre on the country which received him and furthered those great enterprises. is curious that it is to the man thas driven from Russian territory, and whose friends with difficulty prevented the registration against
such a large order for arms from China. that the whole strength of the establish
several years in executing it. The Imperial Government has not been hasty, in utilising its freedom to import warlike stores, for the pro- hibition came to an end on August 25 last year but perhaps it is making up for lost time by importing a vast quantity when it begins, Much will certainly happen before that con- signment from Steyr is delivered.
But the
arsenals and factories in China itseil are not to be overlooked. Some months ago, we heard that Japanese advisers had been appointed; they may have been recalled to the Army, but it is quite possible that they remain, seeing how important the vile of China inay become. The New York Herild makes marry over their
1990:-
8,430 ounces. 6,409 ounces.
1896
18 27
189%
3,796 ounces.
18.0
2 ounces.
100>
103 ounces.
TO DAY'S EXCHANGE
Selling, London-Bart. 1. P....................
Do. Jemanci
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4 months' sight France Bank T.T. America-Bank T.T.
Germany-Bank T.T. india T.T,
Da. demand Shanghai-Bank T.T. Japan-Bank T.T. Singapore-Bank T.T.. Java-Bank T.T..
Baying.
4 mouths' sight L/C.... 6 months' sight L/C........
assisted by many of the leading Vocalists
of the Colony
TO-DAY,
the ard April, at 9 P.M. Sharp, in the
Club Gymnasium, Kowloon.
Admission
$1,00
A Launch will leave BLAKE FIER for Kowloon al 8.30 P.M. Arrangements have been made with the STAR FERRY Co., LD. to run a late Launch from Kowloon, al 12.15 A.M..
HAROLD C. AUSTEN, Acting Hon. Sec.
Hongkong, 23rd April, 1904.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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THE Undersigned have received instructions
to Sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
FOR ACCOUNT U-
on
SHE CONCERNED,
SATURDAY
the 30th April, 1904, at Noon, alongside the Douglas S.S. Co.'s Wharf,
The Steam Launch
"BERTHA,"
Length 59 feet;
Breadth 9 feet 6 inches;
Depth 6 feet 7 inches;
1.01 199 16
..: 191
..2.25
.431
1.83
.1331
.1331
.72/
Built of Teakwood, and Copper Fastened, Metal Sheathed with Awning Complete. Boiler 4 ft. 4 in. by 6 ft. 6 in. in good order. Certifi cate granted for 75 lbs. pressure. Size of Engine Cylinders 9 and 15 inches by 9 Inch Stroke.
.881
TERMSAs usual.
Nominal
.108
Kangkong, 23rd April, 1904.
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UNITED STATES & CHINA-JAPAN STEAMSHIP LINE.
......1/10
man to realise that the choice that placed him si a decree of permanent exile, that Consul's announcement, advising the sheep/30 days sight San Francisco & New York 443
him at St. Petersburg at the most critical moment of his country's history was a wise one; for, he possesses all the traits and characteristics that go to make the perfect representative of a Power. Mr. Kurino has
done already much for his country; he will most certainly do more.
:
RUSSIAN SQUADRON AND THE
"MARCO POLO.”
Russia is indebted for much of the in- formation regarding the most northernmost part of the territory nominally under her rule. The famous voyage of the 'egn was rendered possible by the funds supplied by King Oscar of Sweden, Mr. Oscar Dickson of Gothenburg, a manificent supporter of the swedish exploring expeditions whose name is
commemorated in a harbour at the mouth of the Yenesei, and M. Sibiriakoff, a wealthy proprietor of Siberian estates. The,expedition started from Karlskrona on the 22nd June, 1878, and on the 19th July reached the most northern We hear on good authority that the point of "Siberia and of the Old World. Cape evore or Teueluskin, in 77° 41° N. Un leav
and intrigue in Court circles in St. Peters Captain of the Italian cruiser Marco Polo,ing the extreme northern point of Asia a south. burg; do you think there is any truth in emphatically denies the report that he was stopped by the Russian squadron near, the entrance to the Suez Canal. He says he
these ?"
"There are certainly great differences of opinion amongst those forming the entourage ́of the Emperor, but I do not know if there
is any actual division at the Court."
•
What is your opinion as to the real value
to Russia of the Trans-Siberian railway as a
line of communications ?"
"Well, to a certain extent it will be a help; that is, it is preferable to the ordi- nary road. But I think its real value has
"Only one-third of the section. round
would not have tolerated such treatment.
The only incident which occurred was that the Russian warships directed their search lights on the Marco Polo, and fired a blank shot to which no attention was paid, and the Italian cruiser continued on her voyage to
the East.
NEWCHWANG.
easterly course was steered; the sea being found to be free from ice but very shallow. The latter would seem to be a paint of considerable consequence if the Baltic fleet is really, about to try to reach Vladivostok by this route would seem that the sea in this part of the Arctic Ocean is free of ice for some part every year, in consequence of the mass of warm
X
of
China to take refuge with the International shepherds, and "not pretend to be a carnivorous animal." Other American papers show more wisdom, we trust. At a moment when one of the great Mongol races is exhibiting such intelligence and "grip and resolution as Europeans could not excel, it is curiously inept to jeer at the capabilities of the other.
RAUB CRUSHING.
The detailed milling return for the month ended 25th March, is as follows:--
Stamps working,- -40.
Period of work-28 days-less lost time .75 day (42 brs ), of which 23 mia. was due to Sempan and remainder to clean up and mill
repairs.
Ore milled: Kaman 3,831 tons. Hitam ro tons, jellis 108 tons, total 3.045 tons,
Mill duty; 2.9 tons per stamp per 24 hours. Amalgam yield: 2,368 oz. giving 773 oz. melted gold: 32.37%..
Bullion yield: 5.08 dwt, per ton -80.12% of
contents.
Bullion fineness: 938.45 average. Mercury luss: 4.6 lbs. per 100 tons milled 2.63 92. per oz. bullion.
Tailings: Assays 1.26 dwt. 19.88% of contents.
PUNJOM MINING CO.
water discharged by the great Siberian rivers during the summer. But it would scarcely do for the Russian fleet to be caught in the North and forced to winter there, as was the Vegu. Nevertheless, Nordenskiold very nearly made the North-East Passage in one season, though the intrepid traveller probably had no objection The following telegrams from His Iftitan-to staying a winter in the high latitude he had been considerably over-rated and that itnic Majesty's Consul at Newchwang are pub studying an aboriginal tribe occupying a settle reached, as this gave him the opportunity of will not give the results expected." lished in the Gazette:
ment on a low plain off the shore of which the "Russian Authorities warn steamers not Pega became frozen in towards the end of
We hear that the l'enjum mines have shut Lake Baikal is completed; there remains to anchor anywhere within one mile above September. On the 18th of July, 1897, after
having been imprisoned in the ice for two down, the decision of the Directors at Hong hundred and ninety-sour days, the Vegu pro- kong, to stop work being doubtles: due to Mr. ceeded on her voyage and passed Behring Warnford Lock's report on the property which Strait on the 20th of the same month, thereby is believed to have been unfavourable. Mr. J. succeeding in navigating for the first time
K. Coales left Panggong on the 31st ulimo. the northern coasts of Europe and Asia and Messrs: R. H..ngan, J. O Morris, and A. which had originally been attempted by Murchison have each received a month's notice Sir Hugh Willoughby as long ago as 1553. and leave at the end of April. Mr. W. Kerfoot Thus, as one chronicler puts it, the North-East | Hughes, the Manager, is expected to return Passage bad at length been accomplished, after shortly to Hongkong.
yet 125 miles to be covered, 36 or 37 tun- nels to be pierced, and all the work is on hard rock. It is impossible that it can be ready by the middle of the present year, as has been officially stated."
Do you think that Russian reverses would lead to a revolution in the Empire."
It is hardly probable, though one never knows what developments might take place. Considerable trouble and discontent exist in Finland; in Caucasus there is open revolt and sedition is rampant in several centres, but it would be necessary to combine all these movements, and this is hardly possible. Besides, Russia has so great an army that it
is easy for her to at once crush local up risings."
!:
"On your way home it is probable that Your Excellency passed through Paris: Did
you gain any idea there of the chances there might be of an eventual intervention of France in the conjest?"
and five miles below fort on account of danger from mines."
"Vessels have been warned not to cross bar between dusk and daylight."
IN A PORT ARTHUR BATTERY,
DURING AN ENGAGEMENT.
The officer who commanded the battery on Electric Cliff during a recent bombardment of Port Arthur has written home the allowing vivid account of the engagement:—
4 months' sight
do.
30 days' sight Sydney and Melliturne .../10 4 months' sight Francs
6 months' sight 11
4 months' sight Germany Bar Silver........
Rank of England rate
OPIUM QUOTATIONS.
To lay's quotations are as follows:
Malwa New
For further particulars aaply to
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.
FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL.
HE Steamship
45
THE
...2,291
..2.31
1.87
.251
...3%
Per chest ...@ 970/1407
13
Old.....
Older
11
.@ 1,020/1,080 ...@ 1,100/1,160 .@ 1,180/1,220
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...@ $80'gjo
Co-day's Robertisements.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
ARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS of The Pahang correspondent of the Strutsetting by Public Auction Sale, to Times writes in that journal, under date liebe held on MONDAY, the 2nd day of May. 14th inst., regarding the Punjom Mining Co. 1904, at 3 PM, at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency as follows:-
the Officer Administering the Goveminent, of One Lot of CROWN_LAND), at Star Street in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 Years, with the option of renewal at a CROWN RENT to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 75
The
the lapse of three hundred and twenty-six years, i Work on the Penjum property has been without the loss of a single life said without carried on during the past 17 years. damage to the vessel undertaking the remark Company was originally called "The Perjum able enterprise Doubtless some of our readers un Sungei Dua Semantan Mining Company" will recollect the arrival of Baron Nordenskiöld
30 its concession included the S-- with the Vega at Yokohama on the 2nd of district in the Stina*~*~*
was volunta
September, 1879, after the successiu! accom plishment of the memorable journey.
Application.
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"LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.,
It may be mentioned as an interestier cumstance that lyeyasu, who n***
idea from Will-
"It was a clear, sunny day. There was a gentle awell running. Suddenly a little speck loomed out of the baze on the horizon. It was quickly joined by another, and yet another; lili fifteen ships were in view. They came nearer and nearer growing larger and larger, until they were only six miles off. Then a tiny puff of smoke was seen, and all of us in the battery free” wondered where the shell was goingrooms, Out- It feil eighty yards away for Only $40 inclusive
we were landin
the
master shi
bows of ILD DELL BUILDINGS, No. 147,
Hongkong, 8th April, 1904.
Sole Agents for China and Manila.
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"I am sorry," replied Mr. Kurino, smil- ing the while, "but I cannot answer that, violence/ as such information is of too diplomatic a character to be allowed to transpire.” -
"It is the general impression in Englanded i that Frances' statesmen would be adverse to
indej -ed w engaging their country in so perilous en adventure?", we vouchsafed.
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able blit Minimar for Foreign Affain, M. Leicassé, mei
power. Besides, any such move-
the part of France would draw f
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MACAO AND CANTON HOTELS.
A LITTLE CHANGE.
The round trip from HONGKONG to MACAO, thence to CANTON and back to HONGKONG, will be found interesting and enjoyable.
WM. FARMER, Proprietor.
years.
No. of Sale.
Registry No
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
LOCALITY.
Telephone
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Hongkong, 2nd April, 1904.
"INDRAVELLI"
Captain Craven, will be despatched as above on Friday, 29th inst., al 2 P.M.
For Freight apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, 23rd April, 1904.
THE PORTLAND AND ASIATIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FROM
THE
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
(545
S.S. "INDRAVELL}," PORTLAND (OR.), YOKOHAMA,
KOBE AND MOJI.
HE above steamer having arrived, Con- signees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for Countersigna- ture and to take immediate delivery of their goods from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.
ALLAN CAMERON, General Agent.
Hongkong, 23rd April, 1903.
Intimation.
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train”. There was a very big crowd to wit hesa our going away, but excellent order was maintained, and our escort accompanied us the door of the carriage, and several