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TELEGRAMS.
(Reuters.)
The Recent Disturbances in Warsaw.
LONDON, 26th May. The Standard publishes the following from a well informed Russian correspondent, undated, "It is rumoured that after the re-
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, MAY 28, 1904.
THE WAR.
CAPTURE OF KINCHOW.
NANSHAN OCCUPIED.
Mr. M. Noma, the Japanese Consul, has kindly forwarded to us a copy of the follow ing official telegrams received by him :
THE HEALTH OF HONGKONG. | requirements of the community and thereforevailing at $3r. Indo-China have further im-
IN 1903,
The geographical situation of the Colony just within the northern tropic (N. za 5') and
the working classes have had to adapt them selves to existing houses. This has resulted in the present insanitary condition of the houses. of the working classes of Chinese.
In Great Britain much has been done latter-
Dr. W. W. Pence, M.O.H., has written a very interesting report on the health of the Colony during 1903, from which we extract thely to provide houses for the working classes; following:
independence and at the same time adequate affording the tenants the necessary privacy and lighting, ventilation and other sanitary require ments. It should not be difficult to model into consideration the incal conditions and some scheme to effect this in Hongkong taking adapting the scheme to the place. This 1 fear cannot be effected merely by the re-building of houses one by one on their old sites, but only
its relation to the mainland of the southern
Tokio, 27th May, 3.45 pm. cent disturbances in Warsaw, six hundred Kinchow reports as follows:-On the 21st of meteorological phenomena, the configuration The Commander of our Army attacking part of the Chinese Empire, the annual cycle perrons, were hanged by an administrative order, without trials; there have been similar May observation, and the enemy's cannonad of the island of Hongkong and its geological ing, showed that the enemy had at Nanshan formation, all combine to produce a state of executions in Kronstadt, while in Moscow, Hill, south of Kinchow, four 15-centimetre things which, summed up under the word eighty coffins have been seen leaving the City at the dead of night escorted by troops." nons (10.5 centimetre shells proved the great, though perhaps a not easily perceptible, Ishrapnel guns, ten 9 to 15 centimetre can-Climate,' must have directly and indirectly a The correspondent gives the most gloomy range to be 8,500 metres), and two 12-centi./effect on the health of the inhabitants.
account of the effects of the war in com- mercial and agricultural life; moreover, fore- casts indicate poor crops.
LATER.
Great Britain and Russia. The Hon. Charles Hardinge, în presenting his credentials to the Tsar, handed a private letter to His Russian Majesty from King Edward. He also expressed the desire of the latter to maintain the best possible re- lations between Great Britain and Russia.
metre quickfirers, besides at least ten forts. At the foot of the hill were wire netting and mines.
On the zand our attacking force com- menced operations as pre-arranged.
On the 23rd a reconnaissance discovered the enemy's right wing on Huashangtao with about eight heavy guns facing the sea. Fragments of the enemy's shells showed 20-centimetre guns, 15-centimetre short can nons, 10.5 and 8-centimetre cannons, and 7-centimetre quickfirers. Small bodies of
at Kinchow. infantry and artillery were observable staying
On the 25th at morning we attacked Kinchow, engaging the enemy's artillery at Nanshan.
proximity to the mainland modifies the solar Although longkong is an island, yet its climate considerably. The range of tempera ture throughout the year is considerable, yet it is not so great as is found to be the case in places not very far inland in the Kwang Tung Province. The effect of the ocean is seen in that the highest monthly mean was only 82 F, while the effect of the proximity of the main ty low temperatures in the first two months of land of South China is felt in the comparative-
the year, when the mean temperatures were 583 and 584 respectively. The highest rise of the thermometer therefore in the hot season is small when compared with that which occurs
in Calcutta, which is in about the same lati- de, and the cool brig" days of the cold sea- son are, considering the low latitude of the Colony, a wonderful advantage from a climatic point of view.
The Anglo-French Agreement. A Yellow book on the Anglo-French agree ments contains a letter from M. Delcassé to French representatives abroad. M. Delcassé, referring to Egypt, says that the safeguards for the financial interests of Frenchmen are strengthened by an undertaking not to connonading lasting five hours, while three of the atmosphere in the City of Victona is, There is no doubt, however, that the condition vert or redeem their Egyptian bonds for Japanese warships assisted from Kinchow during the summer months, very depressing. Bay. A Russian gunboat attacked our left. This is due to a great extent to the high per- wing from Talienwan. We took Kinchowcentage of moisture in the air at the same time when the temperature is high. But there are,
several years.
On the 26th at dawn we commenced can-
SANITARY-SURVEYORS REPORT. at 5.30 a.m. and after a severe fight occupied
Nanshan. We are pursuing the enemy.
Mr. J. J. Bryan, Sanitary Surveyor, bas completed his annual report, for the year
Tokio, 27th May, 1903, which shows that plans have been
6.35 μm. deposited and passed by him during the year for the drainage of 263 houses. The chow is as follows: The enemy built The detailed report of the attack at Kin- plans of 713 houses were carried forward from 1902, making a total of 956 in hand several covered trenches around forts of during the year. The drainage of 45 Nanshan and offered a stubborn resistance houses has been completed, and the plans for under the strong defence works. Neverthe 350 have been cancelled, leaving 211 to carry less, after several attempts we finally succeed forward to 1904. Plans for re-drainage of, ored in taking the enemy's position by storm, additions to, the drainage of 94 houses were driting the enemy towards Nankuenling. carried forward from 1902, and new plans have This severe fight continued sixteen hours. been received for 260 houses, making a total
Admiral Togo telegraphs that the captain of 354 for the year. Of these, 243 have been
of the commanding detached fleet, consisting completed and st cancelled, leaving $8 to be carried forward in 1901. The drans of 106 of four gunboats and the torpedo flotilla, houses have been tested and reported on, in reports by wireless telegraphy that the Beet consequence of complaints having been re- reached Kinchow Bay and, co-operating ceived regarding them. Of this number, 56 with our army, bombarded Nanshan on the required reconstructing, 28 amending, and the 25th May, and upon witnessing our army remainder were found to be in order. Nelices accupy Nanshan forts, withdrew. were served on the owners of the above 84 houses calling upon them to execute the necessary work. Of these, So have been com- plied with and the remaining 4 are in hand. 31.790 houses have been visited by the drain- age inspectors with the result that 1,878 drain- age nuisances have been discovered. Notices. have been served in each case, on the owner or occupier, calling upon them to abate the nuisance. All of these have been complied with. 268 nuisances have been referred to the M.O. H. and 343 to the DJ.P.W. to be dealt with by them. 1,705 chocked drain traps on private property have been cleansed by the drainage foremen.
CEMETERIES.
The whole of the bodies dead of plague
Captain of Chokai was killed and there were nine other casualties. Damage done to our ships was insignificant.
HEAVY LOSSES.
by concerted action.
GENERAL CLEANSING OF THE GITY,
On November 10th there was begun a general
of Victoria and Kowloon. The scheme was as cleansing of the buildings throughout the City
follows:-The Sanitary Inspectors of the. Plague Staff were to have served on each separately let floor a notice requiring the tenants to cleanse the flour on the third day from the date of service. Failure to comply with the notice would result in the floor being cleansed by the coolies employed by the Board.
Os the morning of the day mentioned for compliance with the notice the Sanitary Ins pector assisted by a Foreman would visit the houses to be cleansed on that day, and would supervise the work. Soft soap ready dissolved
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$42,073.co last year, being an increase of
To-day's Advertisements.
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THEATRE ROYAL.
SATURDAY AND MONDAY. NEXT, 4TH AND 6TH JUNE.
proved their position and, after sales at varying rates between $12 and $119, close'with buyers at the latter figure. China and Manilas are wanted at Sanj. Douglas Steamships have been booked at $35, and more shares are inquired far. Star Ferries have improved, and can be placed at $33 (old), and $22 (new). The report
earnings at the boats, after paying all working and accounts for the twelve months ending 30th April 1994, have been published. The net expenses, amount to $55,684.42 as against FUNNY
$10,035.90 payment for repairs and alterations $12,710.92. Inclusive of $337.06 brought for- to basis, and placing $7.343.75 to credit of In- sumance Fund (thus raising it to $15,093.75) the credit of $50,261.06, which it is proposed to ap- rofit and loss account shows a balance at
proprate as follows :---Directors' and auditor's fees, $1,100: dividend of 18% and bonus of 4% (altogether absorbing $33.000): write off boats, goodwill, turnstiles and Ice House Street nier (59.875); transfer $25,000 to reserve fund (which will then stand at $63,000) and carry for ward $1,187 06. Shell Transports are on offer at 26/
ward from last account, and after deducting
Refineries hina Sugars have been nego- tiated at from $144 up to 1147 closing in further advancet, and are inquired for at Tis. 55. request at the higher price. Perak Sugars have
Mining-Rubs have changed hands at 38 and $7. at which latter rate there are further buyers. hinese Engineerings have again been done in Shanghai at ils. 7.
and Whampoa Docks have been placed at $112, Docks, Wharves and Codowns-Hongkong $213, $24, and $215. Further sales of Farn hamsat 150mereported. Kowinon Wharves bangeal hands to a considerable extent at $113, hut at the time of closing the marvet his weakened to $113, and sinnes are now offering at the rate. Hongkew Whares have again been sold at Ts. 150.
in hot water would be issued to the people free of cost. Any floors found clean would be exempted from further washing. Empty doors tound dirty would be cleansed by conlies under the direction of the Sanitary Inspector. The ing willingness the people set to and cleansed scheme proved very successful. With surpris their houses, with the result that up to the end placed at quotations.. Hongkong Hotels have of the year 18,993 floors were cleansed and up to the date of the last weekly return (January 23rd, 1904) 23,784 foors.
That such a general cleansing is really re- quired is shown by the great quantity of domestic rubbish daily carted away from the houses being cleansed. It has been estimated
began. that about 30 tons of rubbish has been removed daily in this way since the cleansing
in my opinion, other factors to be considered. The position of the City of Victoria on the northern side of the Inland and at the foot of high hills cuts it off to a great extent from the intuence of the prevailing winds of the hot the houses owing to the steepness of the site of season, and moreover the crowding together of
the City and the lack of room for expansion, the resulting narrow streets, high buildings and A small resumption of built over land has the heavy verandahs to the houses, all tend to been made in No. 6 Health District by which produce a condition of stagnation in the at-
Lower Lascar Row has been continued to U. mosphere of the City during the time when freeing Lane. The resumption included four ventilation is most desirable.
The configuration of the ground upon which the City of Victoria is built 15-undoubtedly a Colony... The steepness of the hills has ren- great factor in the sanitary condition of the dered it necessary to cut deeply into the hill- sides when preparing sites for houses, with the result that in the older portions of the City dark and unhealthy basements abound. In some cases two floors are completely below the level of the ground on one side.
The nature of the rock or soil on which the City is built is also unfavourable. This geo. logical formation of disintegrated granite or laterite has long been considered unhealthy. In former years, before the discovery of the relation of the mosquito to malarial fever, the
essentially a malaria producing soil. laterite of Hongkong was considered to be
TOKIO, 28th May, 2.10 p.m. "The Commander of our army attacking Kinchow reports that a detachment, consist ing of infantry, artillery and engineers, occu- pied Nankwanling on the morning of 27th|tary condition of the Colony. instant. The enemy was driven towards Port Arthur, burning railway station at San shiblipao north-west of Dalny. On the 26th we captured fifty guns beside many other
But apart from this it is easy to see how this soil may play its parts as a factor in the san
during the year, have been buried in Cheung things. The enemy left 400 dead.
Sha Wan Cemetery. There is room for about.. 40 bodies in Kennedy Town Cemetery, but he thinks it advisable to reserve that space for any emergency that may arise. 25 new terraces have been formed in Mount Davis Cemetery, viz., 12 in Section A, 6 in B, and 7 in C. 9 new terraces have been formed in Mount Caroline Cemetery, víz, 8 in Section A, and
Section B.
HONGKONG DAIRIES AND
CATILL SHEDS.
in
Our casualties estimated at 3,000."
THE LOCAL MARKETS
IN 1903,
This gravelly soil must contain a great quantity of water. This can be seen to be a fact masmuch as there are springs or sources. of water in the City which even during the longest droughts do not dry up. As a conse quence the soil below the ground floor of houses and frequently the basements of houses themselves are more or less damp.
These matters have of course long been re- cognised and legislated fur, but in actual prac Aice I think that there is much to be desired
There appears to be great difficulty te obrain. The most noteworthy fact, says Mr. Aing, for example, lime concrete of a good en Gibson, the Colonial Veterinary Surgeon, in❘ough quality to render a ground flour dry and connection with the markets during the year impervious, and I am of the opinion that, 1903 was the appearance of plague among the wherever it is desired to lay down a ground fowls offered for sale. The Central and Western surface which is to be impervious, good content Markets suffered most severely. The fowls concrete should be insisted on in hea of the come from different points all along the coast time concrete at present accepted as sufficient and usually arrive at the markets in small lots by the law. where they are sold on commission by the stall-holders. Individual lots are very difficult in trace so that no trustworthy history could be got as to where the affected fowls had come rom or how long they had been in the Colony. All the old fowl peus were burnt, the newer ones washed and disinfected, and the shops washed, disinfected and limewashed, aller which the disease disappeared.
Owing to the increase of business in the wholesale vegetable section of the Central Market it was decided to move the wholesale fish dealers into the middle avenue and allow the vegetable dealers to occupy all that pan of the market. The north half of the middle avenue is now being prepared for the fish dealers.
In his report to Government, Mr. A. Gibson states that during 1953, two outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease occurred-one at the Dairy Farm Company's premises at Pokfulam and the other al their pronises at Sassoon's Villas. In both cases the disease was confined to the sheds in which at first appeared. This disease takes a more acute form among the European cattle than among pure native animals. No deaths however accurred. During the autumn of the year, in two of the European dairies in the Colony a condition appeared among the cows that had many of the symptoms of malaria in the human subject. Towards evening the temperature rose to 103" or 105′′ F. and returned to normal or almost in the morn- ing. The animals lost flesh rapidly and the yield of milk was interfered with. He advised
The Western Market is still very much over large doses of quinine and there was a rapid crowded. In spite of all that has been done in improvements in the condition. Recovery was the way of limewashing, tarring and repairing soon complete and there has been no recuf- floors it is exceedingly difficult to keep it even rence of the effection. While the animals were moderately clean. It was found that outside sick he examined smears of blood microscopi.coolies used this market to sleep in at night. cally but was unable to find any trace of a Accordingly new gates were put on and the parasite. Somewhat distrustful of his micro- copic examination he asked Dr. Hunter to assist him. Many preparations were made but nothing could be found. Considerable quanti ties of quinine bad been given belore Dr. Hunter made bis examination so that this may have influenced the result. This condition
seems to merit further inquiry should opportu nity again present itself. In December a severe outbreak of disease occurred at Ken-
nedy's Dairy, Causeway Bay. The disease was
place locked up. As stall-holders were anxious that some one should represent them in the market at night a limited number of caretakers were allowed per stall and the lessee made responsible for any one steeping on his stall Surprise visits by the Inspector.of Markets are paid to the markets at night at irregular
Were
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OPEN SPACES.
houses and small partions of two others but a considerable improvement has thereby.been effected providing a good open spice between the backs of houses in Queen's Road Central and Circular Pathway. The large plot of land Fong between Square Street on the East and between Taipingshan Street and to Hing
the new Tang Wah Hospital building on the West has been saved from the builder for the purpose of a public park. As a playground for the children of the very densely populated district below, it should prove a great benefit.
PLAGUE AT CANTON.
DEATH OF A FOREIGNER.
Mr. Richard Noyes died from plague on Thursday morning. The deceased, who was the younger son of the Rev. Dr. Noyes, of the American Fresbyterian Mission, was a young man of twenty-one or twenty-two years of age. Alter completing his college course in the United States he went to Honolulu and taught a year in the college there, and at the end of his engagement, came to Canton to visit his parents before returning to America to complete his education. During the stay in Cantin he has been teaching in the Presby terian Theological Seminary and High School, of which institut:on his father is President, His sudden death, after three days' illness, has cast a gloom over the community.
He was a young man of unusual ability and promise. The fact that Mr. Noyes expected to sail in a month for the United States makes his death appear the more sad.
COMMERCIAL.
WEEKLY SHARE REPORT.
In the report, dated 27th inst, Messrs Benjamun, Keily and Patts state:-
Business was completely suspended during the Bank holidays, but since its resumption, the market has displayed a good deal of activity and a fair general bastness resulted.
Messrs. A. S. Watson and Company, Limited, have advertised their nineteenth annual ordin- ary general meeting for the 31st May. The transter books are closed until the 1st June. general meeting of the company will take place Notice is also given that an extraordinary
immediately after the conclusion of the ordin ary meeting, when the subjoined resolution :-- creased to $930,000 by the creation of 30,000 That the capital of the company be in-
RAINFALL AND WATER SUPPLY. The annual scarcity of water is a matter of the greatest hygienic importance, inasmuch as the people are frequently driven to obtain water from most undesirable sources. the system of water service designed initio for an intermittent supply careful super. vision could eluninate many dangers, but unfort unately we have in Hongkong that most dan gerour combination--a s3 stem designed forcon. stant service with an intermittent supply during several months of each year. i have before, in a report on cholera at the Tung Wah lospital 1902, painted out the dangers of the ball valves in the street bydrants, and how they may be the means of entrance of specific infective material, and should unfortunately a water borne disease, eg., cholera, break out in the City during our time of intermittent supply there would be many the requisite majority, it will be submitted for will be proposed, and should it be passed by chances of the disease assuming epidemic pro-confirmation as a special resolution to a second portions.
extraordinary meeting to be subsequently con- vened.
The Hongkong and China Bakery Company,
the 22nd June for the purpose of having an ac- Limited (in liquidation), has given notice of a
count laid before them showing the manner in which the winding up has been conducted, &c,
Y
GENERAL SANITARY CONDITION OF THE CITY. Although comparatively few buildings have as
Public Health and Buildings Ordinance, yet yet been erected under the provisions of the
such buildings as have been put up shew a marked improvement in the matter of open spaces about them when compared with old buildings.
When a new building is erected on the site of intervals but the practice appears to be stopped, an old building in a row of houses the shape of The large numbers of hawkers on the set the old site does not afford sufficient opport- are exceedingly difficult to supervise. The unity to build-a-house of quite a new type:
new shares of Sto each'
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general meeting of shareholders.to be held-on-
Marine Insurances-Unions are in the
advanced to $6674, but there are sellers at this Banks-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks have rule. The latest London quotation is 265 101. Nationals remain firm at $38. market at $550. China Traders have been greatest numbers of these are to be found in What is required in Hongkong is a new type of dealt in, and are in further request at $50. Cau hat form of hæmorrhagic septicæmia, which the cross street above the Western Market. Chinese house, and this will surely not be ob | tons, sites-changing hands at izrg, have titer the subject of investigation. It was thought || The sides of Lower Lascar Row. especially are tained unless houses can be re-built in blocks to $320, at which latter rate, however, shares
isable to slaughter all the herd. This was daily covered with vegetable hawkers. These so that the frontage of houses and consequent can be obtained. rdingly done and the owners compensated.
dairies and cowsheds have been regular brated during the year and their condition
fairly satisfactory.
men compete at a decided advantage with the legitimate stall-holder or outside shop ligeace holder. They pay no rent and their licence fee is merely a nominal one.
ly the available window area may be much
Fire Insurances-Hongkong Fires have in wider for the depth of the houses than at present. quiries at $310. China Fires are firmer, and
Can be placed at $85. In Hongkong little or no attention has been
Shipping.-Hongkong, Canton'and Macao paid to the necessity of adapting houses to the | Steamboats are somewhat easier, sellers pro-
Lands, Hoels and Buildings-Hongkong Lands continue un offer a $150 Tales of Shanghai Lands have been effected at the im proved rate of Tls. 199. howloon Lauds and West Points are without change, and can be
dechred, and are obtainable at $137. Hum.
business at $12) has been done. phreys Estates have further appreciated and
Coton Mills,-No change has taken place 10 Cotton Mills.
Cigar Companies.--We have heard of no business locally, In Shanghai, Sumatras have been booked at Tls. 60, and there are further buyers. The general agent has received the blowing telegram from Deli Maatschappij : 'Sold y› hales of tobacco a Gids. 149.
Muscellaneous-Green Island & ements have been placed at $278. A. S. Watsons are offer my a $igt. The report of the general mana. gers for the year ending 31st December, 1903, Sys that the net profits of the company for the period under review, including the balance of $3077.96, brought forward from the this bus
FREEAR in his
FAMOUS
FRIVOLITIES.
As "THE FRENCHMAN," "THE IRISHMAN," "THE COON," "THE SOUBRETTE," "THE OLD MAID," the “M. P." in New Stories of "HARD LUCK," in his Reminis- conces, an American Sand Dance, and as Madam SARA HEARTBURN; Also as Mrs SOMERTON (the Lady of the House) in the laughable One Act Comedy, "THE FELLOW THAT
LOOKS LIKE ME,"
fas performed by him in all parts of the World), As the SQUAD in the truly funny interlude "DIGNITY ANTA **PUDENCE,"
as Tambo in
"THE AMERICAN MINSTRELS," New Songs, Ballads, really fundy Jokes and Medleys, and as
"TIMOTHY PIMKINS" in Screaming Farce, "MATRIMONIAL BLISS,"
as performed by him over 600 times in India, South Africa, Australia and England.
FR
REEAR guarantees the Funniest Enter- tainment ever yet offered to a Hongkong
audience.
Roars, Screams, Peals, Yells, of laughter for 2) hours guaranteed. Everyone knows what to expect and they will come from all quarters, hot or cold, wet or dry for a good hearty, wholesome laugh. Freear will make you latiga as he has made Kings, Prices, Rajas,
Every door and window in the Theatre
of charge. will be opened and fans will be supplied free
Popular Prices
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$3, $1 and $1. Overlere at 9 P.M... Hongkang, 28th May, 1904.
RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR FUND. Providing additional Comforts in Hospital TREATING ALL SICK AND WOUNDED from the War.
yen, amount to $105,504.45. From this has to be deducted general managers' commis. Pashas, Nizams, Begums, Presidents, Gov. son 5,121.32, and remuneration to consult.
ernors, Generals, Admirals, Bishops, and ng committee $2,500, leaving an available balance of $17,883.13. An interim dividend Brokers, in all parts of the world during the past 12 years; proof of which; together with of 5% was paid in November last and it is now proposed to pay a further 5 making 10% for the Sultan of Turkey's, Gold Medal is on the year (absorbing altogether 150,000): write View at ROBINSON'S, where Seats reay be off funditure, &c., the sun o: $35,000, and carry
secured. forward to 1994 account, $,2883.13. Electrics are firm at $137 and $7] for the old and new shares respectively.. Considerable business. has been done in China Providents at £4 Hall and Holz are wanted in the Nash at $28, Hongkong Ices are sull in demand át Szizi. Tramways have been disposed of at $180, Steam Waler Boats are in demand at $16), China Light and Powers have hardened, and can be placed at $54. Langkats have been bought at Tls, 300 and Tis, 305, closing with The further inquiries at the higher rate. second quarterly dividend of fls. 10 per share(1) is payable on the 15th proximo. Shanghai Pulp and Papers have been done at Tis. 120. The report and balance sheet for the year-end- ing 31st December, 1903, have been issued, The working of the mill shows an increase of Tls. 16,572.63 over the previous year. Includ. my the balance of Tis, 289.26 brought for ward, the balance at credit of profit and loss account is Tis. 65,998.36. In July, an interim dividend of 57% was paid to shareholders, and besides selling aside Tis. 10,000 for Reserve, new additions and repairs during the year, nounting to Tls. 5,209.80, as well as Tls. 1,500 lar depreciation, have been written off. From the balance of Tis, 25,788.55, the direc tors propose to pay a final dividend of 5%, and to carry forward Tis. 3,288.55 to new account,
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.
London-Bank T.T.
Do. femand.. Do. France
Selling,
4 months' sight Bank T.T..
America-Bank T.T.
Germany-Bank T,T. India T........
Do. demand Shanghai Bank T.T. Japan-Bank T.T. Singapore-Bank T.T..... Java-Bank T.T.
Buying
4 months' sight L/C.......... 6 months' sight L/C.......
..1/9 9'16 1.91
1/9/13/16
2.25
.438
1.83
1347
1341
..72
..881
...Nomual .........107]
......1/9 15/16 1/10 14:6 30 days sight San Francisco & New York 444 4 months' sight
do.
45 30 days sight Sydney and Melbourne 1/10 3/16 4menths' sight Francs...............29) 6 months' sight
4 months sight Germany..................... 1.87] Bar Silver...
• 25 11/16 Bank of England rate
...3%
Per chest
OPIUM QUOTATIONS. To-day's quotations are as follows :—
Malws New
Old
.@ 950/980
@ 1,050/1,100
.@ 1,140,1200
11
Older
31
Oldest.. Paina New Old
. 1,240/1,280
Benarts New
Persian (Paper)
Old......
1)
.@ 1,250 @ 1,260
(a) 1,230
@ 1,232
@ 9001940
Co-day's Advertisement.
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR MANIĻA. THE Company's Steamship
"YUENSANG,"
Captain P. H. Rolfe, will be despatched as above instead of as previously advertised. on TUESDAY, the 31st instant, at 4 P.M.,
This Steamer has Superior Accommodation for Fint class Passengers, and is fitted through. out with Electric Light, ''
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON &
General Manager, Hoogkong, 28th May, 1994, 8
(2) In aid of the FAMILIES OF JAPANESE
KILLED in the War.
TT
is proposed to close the above Fund on 1 SATURDAY, 4th June, 1904, and intend- ing Subscribers are therefore requested to kindly notify the Undersigned on or before
J. R. M. SMITH,
Hon. Treasurer.
that date.
Hongkong, z8th May, 1904.
Entimatiga,
THE POPULAR
SCOTCH
15
"BLACK & WHITE"
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JAMES BUCHANAN & CO. SCOTCH WHISKY ZISTILLERS. By Appointment to
H. M. THE KING
and
HPH the PRINCE of WALES
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Supplied at all the LEADING CLUBS
Co., and HOTELS, and to be obtained from: LANE, CRAWFORD & CO, Queen's Road (660|| Central
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