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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
1, ICE HOUSE ROAD,
HONGKONG,
CAHLK ADDRESS,--Pelegraph, Hongkong
"HE leading English Newspaper in China THE
Also widely circulated in Japan, Cochin China, Ceylon, India and the Far East generally.
A daily newspaper with weekly edition published for despatch by the homeward mail The daily is recommended as inore generally suitable, except for subscribers in Europe or America.
A special feature is made of full afıl accur. ate reports of local occurrences, and of mat- ters of general interest.
ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.
The Hongkong Telegraph is the best medium for advertising in China It circulates largely among all classes of the community,
is the largest daily newspaper and has a wider circulation than any journal in the Far
East.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1904.
Sipping.
Peta, Br. 5.5, 4.916, A. L. Valentini, 7th June, -Yokohama 8th June, Gen.-P, & O. S. N, Co. Satsuma, Br. 3,5 7,690, W. Chubb, 8th June, -Amoy 6th June. Gen.-D. & Co., Ld. Taichiow, Ger, 5.5., 862, H. Albers, 8th [une,
Bangkok 1st June, Rice.-M, & Co. Woosung, Br. 5.5., 1,309, M. Dawson, 8th June,
-Shanghai 3rd June, (ien.-B. & 8, Kwonglee, Ch. 1... 1,540, Lincoln, 8th June,
Canton 7th June, Ges-C. M. S. N. Co. Apenrade, Ger. 8.5., 61, A. P. Uldemp, 8th June,-Pakhai 5th Jane, and Holhow 7th, Gen.-J. & Co.
M, Struve, Ger, 8.5, 966, P. Brandt, 8th June, -Tamsui 5th June, Amoy 6th, and Swatow 7th, Gen.-0.5. K. Lyžemoon, Ger. 5.s. 1.38, Th. Lehmann, 8th
June, Canton 7th June, Gen.-S. & Co. Foo Shing, Br. &s., 1,423. T. Arthur, 8th June, -Canton 7th June, Gen.-J., M. & Co.
June, Canton 7th Jane, Coal-M. B. K. Opland, Nor. 3.5., 877, Th. W. Schlythe, 8th Oscar 11, Nor. s.s., 2,000. R. Olsen, Bth June,-
Moji and June, Coal-M. B. K. Pronto, Ger. 5.5, 632, Luppi, 8th June,-Amoy
6th June, Ballast.-H. A. L.
Siam, Br. s... 992, R. 4. Binns, Btb. June,- Shanghai 4th June, Ballast.-Geo. McBain & Co.
Hailan, Fr. 8.5, 377. Andersen, 8th June,
Pakhoi and Haihow 7th June, Gen.-A. R. M.
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Sachsen, Ger. 5.s., 3,119, R. Pesch, 8th June,
Japan via Shanghai and Foochow 4th June, Mails and Gen.-M. & Co.
Clearances at the Harbour Office. Kwongchow, for Canton. Tatchlow, for Bangkok, Kongnam, for West River. Hailan, for Hoibow. Satsuma, for Amoy. Apenrade, for Hoihow. Woosung, for Canton, Foothing, for Shanghai.
Departures, June 8.
Special attention given to affectively display Changsha, for Australian Ports. ing advertisements.
The type used as a standard for setting
advertisements is similar to this, unless we are Instructed to display the advertisement, when any effective style of type will be adopted
This standard runs exactly night lines to the inch, and about eight words to the line.
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CONTRACT ADVERTISEMENTS.
Special Rates for standing advertisements can be ascertained from the Manager.
Advertisements for the Daily should reach the Hongkong Telegraph Office not later than noon of the day they are intended to appear.
Unless otherwise specified all advertisements will be repeated and charged for until counter. manded,
JOBBING DEPARTMENT.
Job Printing of all descriptions undertaken,
PROGRAMMES.
PAMPHLETS,
CARDS,
CIRCULARS.
EXPRESSES All job printing is done under European supervision, well tumed out, free from error, and remarkably cheap at
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
OFFICE
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THE MANAGER, HONGKONG TELEGRAPH CO., LD.
1, Ice Hansa Road,
Hongkong.
Triumph, for Coast Ponts. Terrier, for Bangkok. Hus, for Haiphong. Johanne, for Hoihow.
Emma Luyken, for Quang chow-wan. Seydlits, for Shanghai, &c. Shansi, for Shanghai. Kdyang, for Shanghai. Hanni, for Iloihow. Afghanitan, for Japan. Nithedale, for Moji. Tilatjap, for Macassar, Oplard, for Kobe.
'Pussengon arrived.
Per Tatchlow, from Bangkok-Mr. Adams. Per Stydlity, for Hongkong from Southamp Ion-Messrs. E. A. G. May and H. E. Sceats. From Genoa-Mr. and Mrs A. Rubi, Mr. and Mrs. Grunberg, Miss Sarah Miscome, and Mr. G. Contillac. "From Colombo-Mr. W. Ketch. From Penang-Mr. D. R. P. Pete. From Sin. gapore-Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas, Misses. T. C. Hawming and E. Freeman, Messrs. J. Rey. menaus, C. A. A. Dutek de Wit, R. Reel, J. D. McKay, J. B. Gibbons, B. K. Daniels and R. Lontinger.
Shipping Report.
Sir. Satsuma from Amoy:-Fine weather with moderate E'ly winds.
Str. Siam from Shanghai:-S.W'ly wind with rain throughout, sighted steam launch Alexandria bound N. on the 7th inst.
Str. Kwangta from Shanghai-Experi- enced dense fogs up to Turnabout, thence to port light variable winds and overcast, rainy
weather.
Tenala in Port.
STEAMERS,
Alesia, Ger. $.5., 3,312, F. Sachs, 7th June:
Hamburg 23rd April, and Singapore ist June, Gen.-H. A. L. Amara, Br. ... 4,566, C. J. Mattock,
SAILING VROOKLA,
Eclipse, Br. ship, 2,978, J. McBryde. Toth May,
New York roth Dec., 1903, Case Oil.- S. O. Co.
Maria Lo, Ital. hq,, 1,118, D. Urso, 9th April, -Freemantle 7th Feb., Sandalwood.-- Order. Odd, Ner. bq, 997, Arnoldsen, 28th May,- Bunburg 2nd April, Timber.-S., T. & Co. Trangate, Br. bq., 949, A. Hutton, a8th May,
Fremantle 23rd May, Sandal-wood.- Gilman & Co.
Hongkong & Whampoa Dock Returns. U.S.S. Wisconsin...
At Kowloon
Dock,
U.S.S. Barrymoni U.S.S. Chauncey...... U.S.S. Decatur ......
U.S.S. Wilmington... U.S.S. Pathfinder Mathilde ............. H.I.G.M.S. Tringtau. Hongkong ...... Hopsang
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America Maru Shanghai.. P. M. Co... June 9 Tjipanas... Macasar... C. J. J. LJune to Chingto .......P. Darwin B. & S. ...une I
Japan......P. M. Co...jane IT Mongolia Sardinia ..... Singapore. P. & O. Co. June 11 Nankin Singapore.P. & D. Coljune 13 Emp. of India. Japan C. P. R. Co June 14 Catherine Apcar Singapore. D. S. & Co June 14 Athenian... Vancouver. C. P. R. CoJune 18 Nicomedia...... Portland... P. & A. CosJune 30
Ships Famed The Canal. Outward-29th April-Armand Behir, Java. 3rd May-Amòria, St. Kilda. 10th May-Benarly, Lowther Castle. 14th May-- Nestor, Stentor, Sardinia, Anamba. 17th May -Cassius, Kennebec, Denbighshire, Mara- con, Ventmoor,Main. 20th May-Gisela. 25th May-Glenlochy, Bucentaur, Yarra, C. Fird Laiss, 27th May-Socotra, Keemun, Vega. 1st June-Anapa. Saevia, Siam, Germanicus, Badenta, Roon, Indrawadi. 4th-Jane-Ten kin, Moyun, Silvia. 6th June-Beniarig. 7th June-Radnorskire.
Homeward-3rd May-Albenga, Pak Ling: 14th May-Salaric. 27th May-Palawan. 18t June-Brisgavia. 6th June--Telemachus. `
Arrivals at Home-3rd May-Glandnan, Peleus, Roanoke, Armand Bahle, Sithonia, Ajax. 4th May--Bornes. 6th May-Praus
sen.
10th May-Konigsberg, 14th May Bamberg, Rhipeus. 20th May-Hamburg. 25th May-Sambia, Sileria, (Aus) 27th May Malacca, Machaon, 1st June--Idomeness, 4th June-Abersinta, Prins Heinrich, Annam, 7th June-Tydrus.
THE WEATHER,
The following raport is from Mr. J. I. Plum. mer, Chiel Assistant of the Hongkong Obser. valory:--
On the 8th at 11.30 am.. The barometer has risen in Western Japan and fallen in the Yangise valley; elsewhere the changes are trivial.
Gradients are very light on the China Coast and light variable winds will prevail in the Formosa Channel. Pressure is still low in the China Sea and moderate NE, winds will be met with in the northern part.
Forecaal:--Moderate NE. winds, cloudy,
some rain.
Jom Othre.
A Mall will cław for :- Canlon-Per Handow, 9th June, 7.30 A.M. Kudat and Sandakan-Per Borneo, 9th June,
8 A.M.
Bangkok-Per Rein, 9th June, 9 &.M. Bangkok-Per Chowfa, 9th June, II AM. Shanghai, Nagasaki and Kobe-l'er farg, 9th June, 1Ĩ A.M.
** HONGKONG.
Lapp, H. Leggatt, E.A. Lenzinger, R.
Anderson, Mr. Kaggs, J Beattie, R. A. Birbeck, R. J. Bishop, P. Bissell, W. 5.
Lewis, A. R.
Macgowan, R. J.
Mackie, C. Gordon
Bonner, E. A.
Hogan, Mr. & Mrs. R. Marriot, Dr. O.
McAran, T. P.
F.
McKay, T. D.
Bonnet, Mr. & Mrs. Gln-Borthwick, Mr. & Mrs.
Macno-Ver Hawngshan, gih June, 1.15 8.3. Stmits and Calcutta-Per Gregory Apcar, 9th June, 2 P.M.
Shanghai-Per Lyeemoon, 9th June, 2 P.M. Ningpo and Shanghai-Per Fooshing, 9th June, 3 P.M.
Canton-Per Powan, 9th June, 5 P.M. Namtao-Per Taichun, 9th June, 5 P.M. ` Sanbue-Per Hoi Fu, 9th June, 5 P.M. Macao-Per Wingchai, 9th June, 5 P.M. Canton-Per Kinshan, toth tune, 7.30 A.M. Singapore, Penang and Bombay-Per Capri, 10th June, 11 A.M.
Macao Per Heungshan, roth June, 1.15 P.M. Chefoo and Tientsin-Per Worang, toth June, 3 P.M.
Cebu and Iloilo Per Sunghiang, 10th June, 3 P.M.
Manila-Fer Fuensang, 10th June, 3 P.M. Canton-Per Fatshan, 10th June, 5 PM. Namtao-Per Taichun, 10th June, SP.M. Sanbue--Per Hof Fu, toth June, 5 P.M. Macao-Per Wingchai, toth June, 5 P.M. Kongmoon, Kumchuk and Samshui-Per Tak Hing, 10th June, 5 P.M.
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Canton Per Powan, 11th June, 7.30 A.M. Manila-Per Rubí, 11th June, 9 A.M. Macao-Per #rungshan, 11th June, 1.15 P.M. Shanghai-Per Changchow, 11th June, 3 P.M. Namtao-Per Taichun, 11th June, 5 P.M. Sanbue-Per Hoi Fu, 11th June, 5 PM. Macao-Per Wingchái, 11th June, 5 P.M. Amoy, Straits and Rangoon-Per Purnea, 1th June, 5P.M.
Macao-Per Honam, 12th June, 9 A.M. Kongmoon, Kumchuk and Samshui-Per
Linlan, 12th June, 9 A.H.
Namtao-Per Taichun, tath June, 9 A.M. Sanbue-Per Hoi Fu, 12th June, 9 A.M. Macao-Per Wingchal, rath June, 9 A.M. Singapore, Penang and Calcutta-Per Lat. sang, 14th June, to A.M.
Tuticorin-Per
Vokahamu.
Europe, &c., India, sta Australien, 14th June, 11 4.M.
Manila-Per Zafiro, 18th June, 9 A.M. Europe. &c.. India, via Tuticorin l'e Coromandel, 18th June, 11 A.M.
Swatow, Chefoo and Tientsin-Per Kansk, 20th June, 3 P.M.
Shanghai, Nagasaki, Kobe, Victoria and Vancouver, R.C.-Per Empress of Indio, aand June, IF A.M.
Part Darwin, Thursday Island, Cooktown, Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne-Fer Chingtu, 5th July, 3 P.M.
Shanghai, Nagasaki, Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria and Vancouver, 11.C.--Per Empress of Japan, 13th July, 11 A.M.
VISITORS AT THE ROTELS.
Allix, Maurice
Barrett, H.
Bert, Mr. Bert, Mrs. Blass, G. Boggio, J. E.
KING EDWARD.
Barton, Mr. and Mrs
Wm. C. Gibbons, J. B, Gladkoff, S.
Jameson, J. Wal Lamber, H. A.
ugh, A. H. Rose, Mr. & Mrs. T. J. Shepherd. Bruce Stephens, Mr. & Mrs.
M. 1. D. Wit, Dudokde Withington, F. W.
CONNAUGHT.
Bell, Mrs. J. Bourke, F. D. Canton, Mr. Canton, Mrs. Christie, Mr. & Mrs. D. CHINA COAST METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER.
Cronin, John June 7th, 1904, am.
Eyre, Mr. and Mrs. H. Bar. Th. Hu. Wind Wr. Erekiel, R. M.
Hamilton, Mrs. A. Helme, E. B.
Vladivostock. a.m. Semure 6 a.m.29.76 29.66
Nagasaki... Kagoshima...
Hakodate ...
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Oshima...... Naha... Ishigakijima.. Taiboku... am. Taichu.........
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Koh-i-chang 26th May, Rice and Flour. ~~, M. & Co.
Andree Rickmers, Ger. 5.5., 1,020, H. Köhn,
3rd June, Bangkok 18th May, Rice- Atholl, Br. 1.8., 3,031, Wm. Watt, 3rd June.
Salina Cruz 30th Aprit, Ballast-C C. S.
S. Co.
Australian, Br. 8.5, 1784. W. G. McArthur, 7th June, Sydney 14th May, and Manila 4th Jane, Gen.-G., L. & Co. Borneo, Ger. 5.5., 7,168, E. Muble, 30th May,- Sandakan 26th May, Timber and Gen.- M. & Co.
Capri, Ital. .., 2,717, G. Belaito, 3rd June,
Bombay 17th May, and Singapore 28th, Gen.-C. & Co.
Kostum ......
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Macao......... Haiphong... Manila... Bacolod flailo Cebu..........
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Chowfa, Ger. s., 1,oss, J. Köhler, 4th June,
Bangkok 25th May, and Swatow 3rd June, Rice and Gen.--E. & S. Glenfarg, Br. s. 2,160, Holman, 6th June:
London via Parts and Singapore 30th May: St. James. 10a.m. Gen. McG. Br.'k Gow, Gregory Apcar, Br. 1. 2,940, J. G. Olifent,
L.d.
agth May,-Calcutta 14th May, via Penang and Singapore 15th, Gen.-D. S. & Co.,
Heathburn, Br. 6.6., 1,740, H. R. Ketley, 4th
June, Moji 29th May, Coals.-B. & Co. Hopsang, Br. 3.8, 1.419, J. M. Hay, 31st May, -Nagasaki 26th May, Coal.-J. M. & Co. Indrasaraha, Br. 8.1, 3,366, W. E. Craven,
R.H.R. 7th June, Kobe 1st June, Gen. P. & A. S. S. Co. Kwangtah, Ch. s. 1,536, W. H. Lunt, yth June-Shanghalik June, Gan.-C. M. S. N. Co. Laisang, Br. as, 2,224, E. J. Tadd, 6th June,
Calcutta arst May, Penang 26th, and Sin. gapore 31st, Gen., M. & Co. Mathilde, Ger. 1, 678, Schlaikier, sth June,-
Haibow 4th June, Gen, and Coal.-J. & Co. Mercedes, Br. .., 7,999, G. S. McGregor, 30th May-Wellington and New Zealand 7th May, Coal-Admiralty, Pho Yen, Fr. 1.3. 1,198, Thomas, 6th June, Hongay 3rd June, Coal-B, & Co. Pitsanulok, Ger. 18, 1,267, C. Fuchs, 5th June, -Bangkok 30th May, Gen.-B. & 8. Rubi, Br. ., Torr, R. W. Almond, 6th June,
Manila 4th June, Gan.-S., T. & Co. Simoon, Br. &... 3179, Collins, 1st June
Mororen 23rd May, Coals.-D. & Co., Ld. Sungkiang, Br. s. 1,911, J. Robinson, 4th June, Manila tit June. Gen-B. & S. Takung, Br. as, 977, W. P. Baker, 7th June, Bangkok jis May, Rice.-J. M. & Co. Tientsin, Br. 1,17 J. Gibbs, 6th June,-
Karatsu 1st Jung, Coal-B. & S. Wong, Br, au, 1,113, H. S. Malkin, 6th June, Swatow 5th Jane, Ballast.-J., M. & Co. Yuencang, Br. 4, 1,128, P. H. Rolfe, th June,➡Manila 4th June, Gen.-J., M. & Co.
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June 8th, 1904, a.m.
Vladivostock. a.m. Nemuro...... Hakodate Takia Kochi ******* Nagasaki..... Kagoshima. Oshima Naba Ishigakijima. Taihoku...... Taichu.........
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Howard, E. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs.
A, and child Menashih, R. Newborn, R. H. Philips, Mr. Philips, Mrs. F. Reeves, Miss Webb-Bowen, M.
THOMAS'
Allen, Thomas Birtan, H. D. Burdekin, Geo, Coomb, L. M. Deniston, G. Erskine, E. P. Freman, O. L Hains, Mr. & Mrs. J.
and 2 children Hill, G. W.
Hilterman, B.
NAME.
Alacrity Albion t Algerine Amphitrite... Andromeda
Bramble ... Britomart ... Centurion ... Creary Cherub Eclipse Espiègle
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Homer, K. Hough, Dr. Lehman, E. Li Wing Shing Luk Shiu Song Malta, J. B. K. Medermoth, K. M.
J. Parker, A. C.
Whiley, Mr.
Williams, S.
Young, L. C.
R. W. Boyce, W. B. Brown, John Clark, W. G.
HONGKONG METEOROLOGICA
SIGNALS
A: NEW CODE.
We have received from the Hongkong Observatory a new code of meteorological Meikle, Mr. & Mrs. E. qnals which comes into force at Hongkong Miller, P. L. Moir, G. A.
on New Year's Day. They are the same as Moon, Mr. & Mrs. E. M. those at present in use at Shanghai, and will Newington, A. G.
he hoisted on the mast beside the time-ball at Kowloon Point for the information of masters | of vessels leaving the port: They do not neces-
olombo, Mr. & Mrs. Nielsen, Mr. and Mrs, Danies, B, K.
North, C. J. Darby, A. J.
Davies, F. O.
Davies, Mrs. J. T.
Osborn, Mrs. F.
Otto, A.
Pattic, Mr. & Mrs, J. Asarily imply that bad weather is expected. The
Potter, A. G.
Deacon, F. B.
Dean, G.
Rayner, F.S.
Darbyshire, J. H.
Rice, P. F.
Sanders, A.
Douglas, Capt. & Mrs. J. Rube, Mr. and Mrs.
Sayer, G. B.
Sayle, R. T. D.
Scott, Mr. & Mrs. Gray Sharpe, Mr. and Mrs.
Downing, T. C. Ellis, F. Emerson, A. Fischer, R. Fisher, H. G.
E. C. Freeman, Miss Furstenberg, Dr. Skott, C. Glover, C.
Somerville, Geo. Grabam, F.
Somewille, Mrs. A. Grant, A. W.
Stanley, H. U. Hall, Capt. T.
Stewart, W. M. Harding, R.
Tahara Y Harrington, L. M. Thomai, U. B.
Trevoux, J. Hayton, J. T. Heckford, R. G. Trimmel, W. D. Hooper, Mr. and Mrs. Twyford, Mr. & Mrs. H. Hughes, W. Kerfoot Whitton, Mrs. A. M.
Williams, W. H. Huncken, P. E. Icely, Rev. F.
Windsor, J. B. Joseph, Mr. & Mrs. E.S. Witt, Mr. and Mrs. Katsch, E. A.
Johannes and family Land, F. B.
Wolf, Philip
Allis, F, B.
PEAR.
Beattie, J. M. Beattie, M. P. Benson, Mr. & Mrs. Bunny, Lieut. Col. F.
W. Bunny, Miss Brawn, Col. L. F. Chapman, A. Ehelderke, Capt. Freear, Mr. Fremantle, Dr. French, Major G. A. Grant, R.N., Eng. Lieut.
A, R. Hudig, D. Hamilton, Major Hanmer, Mr. Hardy, R.N., Comman
der and Mrs. Hays, 1. Halborov, Mr. Jeffery, Mrs. Jeffaes, H..V. Key, Mrs. King, Mr. Krusse, Geo. L.wa, D. R.
Martin, R. McDermott, A. P. B. Moxon, Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert
Paxton, Mr. Perry, F. Pollock, H. E. Post, N.
Sawer, Mrs. W. E. Sharp, Mr.
Sinclair, A.
Skelton, Mr.
Skelton, Mrs. Smith, C. W. Spalckhaver, W. 0, C. Steavenson, D. Stokes, Mr. Uffel, W. von Watkins, RE, Capt.
and Mrs. Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Comdr. and
MrL
Wenborn, S. T. · White, Dr. and Mrs.
M. J. Wood, Mr.
Yates, Mr. & Mrs C. C.
CRAIGIEBURN.
Cowden, Mrs & Miss Mann, G. H. Drayson, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest, T. S. Gaskell, Mr. and Mrs. Griffith, Mrs. Harrison, W. S. Macdougall, Mrs. W.
D.
Banmann, Dr. Barker, W. Bendixen, H, Bertrand, G. Bohn, Capt.
Lauder, P. Roberts, A. G. Ross, W. W. Smith, Mr. E. Grant Smith, Mr. and
Grant Woodward, Mr. & Mrs.
and children
OCCIDENTAL
Banner, Mr. and Mrs.
w. s.
Chandler, Lieat, F.
Delgado, F. P.
Deters, T.
Erast, John Harps, F. Keyt, Dr. F.
Anderson, Dr. Daniel, W. Jones, Frederic
signals are as follows:-
A cone point upwards indicates a typhoon to the North of the Colony.
A cone point upwards and drum below in- lientes a typhoon to the North-East of the Colony.
A drum indicates a typhoon to the East of
the Colony.
A cone point downwards and drum below indicates a typhoon to the South-East of the Colony,
A cone point downwards indicates a typhoon to the South of the Colony,
A cone point dawnwards and ball below indicates a typhoon to the South-West of the Colony.
A ball indicates a typhoon to the West of the Colony.
A cone point upwards and ball below indicates a typhoon to the Worth-West of the Colony,
Red Signals indicate that the centre is believed to be more than 300 miles away from the Colony.
Black Signals indicate that the centre is believed to be less than 300 miles away from the Colony.
The above signals will, as heretofore, be hoisted only when typhoons exist, in such posi tions or are moving in such directions that in- formation regarding them is considered to be of importance to the Colony or to shipping leay. ing the harbour.
NIGHT SIGNALS.
Two lanterns hoisted vertically indicate bad weather in the Colony and that the wind is expected to recr.
Two lanterns hoisted borizontally indicate bad weather in the Colony and that the wind is expected to back.
The signals are repeated on the Angstaff of the Godown Company at Kowloon, and also, by day only, at the Harbour Office and on E M's Receiving Ship.
LOCAL STORM-WARMINGS,
The Colony itself is warned of approaching typhoons by means of the Typhoon Gun placed at the food of the mast, which is fired whenever a strong gale of wind is expected to blow here.
NOTICE BOARDS.
Notice boards are placed at :~-~~-
Joint Cable Companies' Office. Ferry Company's Pier, Ice House Street, Blake Pier.
Post Office.
Harbour Office.
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Ferry Company's Pier, Kowloon. WEATHER FORECASTE and STORM. WARNINGS are exhibited on the above boards daily about 11 am, and also at other hours, day or night, whenever necessary, Informa Mrs.tion of importance is also issued by "Express." THE CHINA COAST METEOROLOGICAL | REGISTER is exhibited at the same places daily about noon. It contains observations made at Hongkong and at a number of stations in the Far East together with Remarks, Weather- forecasts, and information regarding the exist enci and movements of typhoons based thereon,
Konig, Dr. Lorinzin, Mr. and Mrs. Matsda, Mr. & Mrs. McClay, A. Pezare, Lieut. T. Ritzpaupt, Dr. Rogge, F.
Sipply, E. Stephens, H. Stewart, Mr. Warnolsh, H. Wolf, Capt.
KOWLOON.
Iremonger, Lieut-Col.
and Mrs. Mitchell, Mr.
SPECIAL INQUIRIES,
Masters of vessels or their agenti may, whenever necessary, call at the Telegraph Company's Office in Connaught Road and send telegrams to the Observatory asking for special information without charge. Buch ioquiries may also be sent from the Police Station at Kowloos Point which is connected with the Observatory by telephone.
THE LAW OF STORMS,
Further information concerning the weather to be expected while signals are hoisted, and sailing directions, are given in "The Law of Storms in the Eastern Seas."
F. G. F100,
Acting Director. Mangkaar, Observatory, and Fannary, 1004,
HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S SHIPS ON THE CHINA STATION.
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...cruiser, 1st claus
cruiser, and class
...sloop...
...torpedo boat destroyer...
...cruiser, 3rd class
...torpedo boat destroyer..
TONS.
¡GUNS.
I.H.P.
Hongkong
CLASS.
CAPTAIN.
LAST REPORTED AT ·
despatch-vessel...
battleship, 1st class...
*
1,700 12,950
3,000
16
13,500
sloop
1,050
6
1,400
Commander O. de B. Brock... Captain Sydney R. Fremantle Commander R. Nugent .......
Yangiere
L
Wusung
Shanghai
cruiser, ist class
11,000
16
18,000
Captain Charles Windham, c.v.0.
Yangissa
11,000
16,500
Captain R. Nelson Ommanney...
Waibaiwoi
gunboat, Inc class
710
1,300
Lieut.-Commander Oscar M, Makins
Yangture
gunboat, 1st class
710
1,300
battleship, at class,..
10,500
13,000
Lieut. Commander T. D. Pratt... Captato Faganự
Yangtze
ARD
Wusung
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cruiser, Ist class
12,000
21,000
Captain Henry M. Tudor
190
Hongkong
120 -
water tank and tug
190
300
Hongkong
W
1,600
9,603
Captain Robert H. S. Stokes...
Warany
1,070
1,400
Commander Ernest Barton..
Weihaiwei
10-
-
#
H
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29.62 29.63
Fame...
360
5.700
Fearless
Glory
•
...battleship, 1 CİESA...
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1,580 12,910
3,200
Lieut. Commander C. Asser..... Commander P. V. Lewos, D.SO, ...
Shanghai
Weihaiwei
13,500
Captain W. A. Carter
Yangtsze
29.72
Handy
**
...torpedo boat destroyer...
4,000
Hongkong
20.81
Hart...
Humber
storeship
---
275 1,640
4,000
Hongkong
Boo
Commander J. D. Daintree ...
Shanghai
ED
lanus..
11
**
210
191
torpedo boat destroyer ...
280
5,900
Lieut.-Commander J. A. Gregory....
***
Shanghai
Kinsha
ers
#
river gupboat.
Lieut-Commander G. B. Powell ...
Yangisze Klang
|
"
Leviathan ...
cruiser, 1st class
14,100
31.592
Captain F. G. Kirby
**
Yangture
A
river gunboat ...
180
Boo
Lieut. Commander F. B. Noble
West River
2
battleship, rst class... torpedo boat destroyer ... ...loop...
to
13,950
*3,500
Captain T. G. Great, IN.
AI
350
6,300
th
1,015
1,400
Commander W. H. Nicholson
surveying-vessel
loop...
610
Captain Morris H. Smyth
***
FIL
•
1,400
Commander D. 8, A. Wako...
Hongkong Shanghai Amoy Sandakan
art
+
river gunboat
tel
A
240
+1
...sicop...
415
1,450
*** 414
West River Shanghal
river gunboat..
240
Lieut.Commander H. T. Atlay ...
West Rivar
...cruiser, and class
2.1
19
9,000
Captain C.-E. H., Moore,
mi
...Singapore
river gunboat
240
*
torpedo boat destroyer ....
6,300
---
torpedo boat destroyer ....
6,500
Lieut. Commander Davidson Lieut. Commander C. G. Codrington...
Fleet Reserve
Yangisis
Wasang
941
***
Wusung
cruiser, and class
9,600
Captain Lowie Bayly
Singapore
...receiving ship
Commodore Dicken
**
Hongkong
+10
++
***
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river gunboak.
Blog
Lieut. Commander E. V. Dugmore
Yangtze
7 ***
crainer, and class
9,000
Captain J. A. C. Wilkinson
Shanghal
FEA "I
coast defence gunboat ...
200
Lieut. Commander R. H. Kanto
Shanghai
-13,500
Captain Leslie Stuart, CM,O...
in
*** Wusung
*
sloup
1,400
Commander S. St. John Farquhar
Batavia
6,100
Hongkong
TRA
...surveying skip
450
Lien-Commander Ernest C. Hardy
Weihaiwe
JAZ
5,900
Lient.-Commander H. M. Walls 2: Bhangbaj-
201
Judo y no "Juan F43
10 4 $ Barometer...
29.84
29.77 Temperature in 81 Bo... Humidity......... a Belgiallanu
Woodcock...
200
river gunboat
$50
Woodlark.
river gunboat tri
·150
Lieut. Commander Hugh Somerville... - Hankow Lieut. Commander Wason ránk
Yangtase
+
.
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29.81 29.81 80
#
*
29.90
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od
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Moorhen...
Ocean
Oktet... Phoenix Rambler... Rinaldo
Robin cre Rosario Sandpiper ... Biride. Salpe... Sparrowhawk ..
Taku ... Talbotryt
Tamar
Teal ... Thetis...
Tweed Vengeance
Vestal... Vingo Waterwitch
Whiting
battleship, rat clean...
HI
torpedo boat destroyer...
torpedo boat destroyer
414
† Flag of Near-Admiral the Hos. A. Q, Ourson-Howe, CE, OMO,
Lient. Commander John P: Irven..... Commander T. Jackson.