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TELEGRAMS.
(Reuters)
Coal Wanted.
LONDON, 23rd September.
It is believed that the Russians are urgent ly in need of coal at. Port Arthur, to enable them to continue condensing, on which they mainly depend for water.
The Russian cruiser,Terek had commenc- ed coaling at Las Palmas yesterday, when the authorities received instructions to pro- hibit the supply of coal and stores. The Terek was ordered to leave, but was unable to sail owing to the engines being under repair.
Russia and the Thibot Convention. It is reported from several quarters that Russia is raising a strong protest in Peking against the Thibetan treaty; and especially against the control of her foreign relations,
Inauguration of the Institute
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 1904.
THE WAR.
PORT ARTHUR NEWS.
Seven junks from Port Arthur arrived Friday six Saturday morning, says the Chefoo Daily and Saturday, one coming in Friday night and News of 18th inst. Two of them are large Tientsin yess-is which have been detained in the harbor at Port Arthur since February. They were released a few days ago, and their crews given permission to depart.
tion" will about fit what the passengers have to The stereotyped phrase "very little informa- divulge. One of them, a rather select speci- men of ricksha coalie, for such he claimed he had been during his three years' stay in Port Arthur, stated that he had helped bury the dead on both sides, previous 10, and at about the time of his departure. Despite his lowly calling, he was able to maintain an inters over half an hour. His information, however, cating conversation, through an interpreter, for
was merely confirmatory of what has been published many times.
GYMKHANA NOTES.
FOR SATURDAY'S, MEETING.
The fourth meeting of the Gymkhana Club takes place on, aturday next, the 1st of Octo
the preceding ones, as the events will he very ber, and should prove more interesting then keenly contested, especially the Gymkhana Cup, which should shew a very exciting finish
At one time it seemed as if the Club would die out, but thanks to the success of the first three meetings, it now appears to be in a firmer
all appropriate, and would suggest that next position than ever, I think the name is not of year it should be styled the "Sky-meeting Club," 'confiuing the events to either flat or jump races entirely, and eliminating all 'Bumble Puppy,' items, which have up to the present, at all events, proved more or less of a fiasco. The Happy Valley is not at all suited for gymkhanas, and the most successful ones have been held on the
every way for such events. Polo Ground, which is admirably adapted in
One can see at a glance that the ladies who grace the Happy Valley Meetings with their presence much prefer the actual racing events to the Bumble Puppy' items.
I am sorry to see that the late Secretary bas,
He was asked if he could form any estimate
with whom he had worked. He could not of the number of dead buried by the Chinese specify, but said that he had helped carry for the time being, retired from the turf, and, away "many, very many, and that at the for-like the late Lord Glasgow, has destroyed his tifications where he assisted, the Japanese string. It is rumoured, however, that the cerise and mauve hoops will agaip be seen at the coming February Meeting, and I hope to see them carried by the popular owner first past the post.
of International Jurista. The Institute of the International Law body of Jurists has met in Edinburgh. Lord Reay, inaugurating the Institute, referred to the conferences on International Law at the Hague; he hoped that in view of the ac-Josses were three or four times as great as those cession of Japan and the conventions signed there Britain would follow the example (sic), He urged the necessity of an early inter national conference to deal with contraband, the right of search, prizes, wireless telegraphy, and the transformation of merchantmen.
At a banquet in the evening, Lord Rose bery, in toasting the Russian representative and other Foreigners, referred to the sup
•posed rivalry between Britain and Russia, and said he was convinced that there was room in Asia for both, and the sooner both countries recognised this the better for the peace of the world,
Railway Accident in America. Narrow Escape of the Archbishop of Canterbury,
24th September.
of the Russians. He had been engaged, the greater portion of time he was employed in who fell in the attempted storming of the forts. this work, in removing the bodies of Japanese
He was asked for an explanation of the heavy losses with which he asserted the attack ing forces met, and his reply was interesting, The Russians had impressed him, with many other Chinese, to remove the bodies of japa and under cover of the forts, the continuous nese soldiers strewn about within close range firing having compelled inattention to the dead for so long a time that the corpses were de- composing, and it had become necessary to dispose of them even under fire.
On one occasion, while at this work, an as- sault was made which compelled the party to retreat to the fort. He witnessed the ensuing
onslaught from behind a parapet, and noticed that the Japanese, who came on rapidly and in close formation, as they approached the works A special train conveying the Archbishop threw aside their rifles and dashed at the of Canterbury and Mr. Pierpont Morgan to enemy's cover, their only weapone being the Washington, travelling at 60 miles an hour, knives which he says the infantry always car dashed into a derelict engine at East Brook-fortifications, and there were many of them, ries. Those who succeeded in reaching the field.". The engine was completely smashed, but the travellers escaped with a shaking; the Archbishop's car remained on the track.
The Russian Cruisers. The Smolensk has arrived at Suez and the Terek has left Las Palmas, for an unknown destination.
Coal for Vladivostok. Double rates for coal are being offered at Liverpool besides a bounty of 15/ per ton if the blockade is successfully run.
CANTON-MACAO RAILWAY. With reference to the Canton-Macao railway, Sheng Kung Pao has appointed two men, surnamed Lin and Huong respectively, to Canton, for the purpose of obtaining capital from Chinese sources. It is now learned that
Lin has succeeded in getting ten men interested in the enterprise at Hongkong, while Huang has been similarly successful in his mission at Canton. These ten men have taken up twenty shares, each share representing Tis. 100,000, so that the total amount subscribed is Tls. 3,000,000. The Portuguese merchants will also raise Tls, 1,002,000, and with a capital of Tis, 4,000,000, the railway company, which is to be both Chinese and Portuguese, will be put in good working order. After the com- pletion of the railway China can set up a tax department at the railway bead station, as the Portuguese Government has consented.
FRENCH SHIPPING
IN THE FAR EAST,
It is encouraging for the younger racing men to see the keen interest which some of the older local sportsmen take in these very enjoy. able Monthly Meetings. One can rarely go down to the course in the evening without seeing the handicapper keeping a watchful eye for one or other of the handicap events on on all the ponies that are likely to be entered Saturday next. one or two of the gallops in the early morning, It is true that he may miss
but at the same time I feel sure that he is -posted as to what-takes place,
SNIPS.
Likely ponies for the next Meeting are as follows
MACAO IN 1903,
The improvement in the value of real estate, the unbroken activity displayed throughout the year in the building line and in the establish meat of new, also the keeping in that high state of excellence of the old, roads, which.
commands the appreciation of residents and invokes the admiration of visitors, are signifi. cant of growing importance and certainly en- hance the traditional attractiveness of this his torical Colony. Thus concludes Mr. W. Noyes Morehouse, the commissioner of customs, in
1903. his report on the trade of Lappa for the year
THE PARSEE CRICKET CLÜB,
ANNUAL MEETING,
The annual general meeting of the Parsee Cricket Club was held yesterday morning at the premises of Messrs. N. Mody & Co. Mr. A. B. Avasia, president of the club, occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance of members.
The report of the club'showed that the club had played 14 league matches, four them
scratched, and only two of them won. In the last match, played between the "League XV and H.K.C.C. (1st eleven), on the ground of the latter, the Parsee player, Mr. Noria, played very well, scoring 16 runs, and thus coming second in the match.
Two prizes of twenty-five dollars each, were kindly presented by Mr. H. Ruttonjee, to the players that came first in batting and bowling. The following is a table showing the aver ages-
Batting-(1), J. D. Noria, (2), J. N. Mehta, (3), R. B. Cooper.
(3), D. R. Captain.
Bowling:-(1), J. D. Noria, (2), R. B. Cooper,
that Mr. J. D. Noria came first both in batting From the analyses of the matches it appears and bowling and thus took both the prizes. ----The income and expenditure were nearly the same as last year, a small balance being fell. The committee and members are under obli- gation to Mr. J. Chinoy, who took great care 1st Event. 1 Mile Handicap-Little Momo, of the Parsee ground and gave other valuable Royal and Grafton me all going strong and assistance. Several absent members have re- Pandur, who was not in the pink of condition tarned and the club is not expected to show at last Meeting is also standing out well. It is such a weak team as that of last year. Mr. A. impossible to say which animal is likely to win Avasia was re-elected president of the club until the weights are announced, but if Grafton Messrs. R. Cooper and B. Mehta as captain of the handicapper I expect he will make a hard walla, hon. secretary; and Messrs. J. A. Chinoy receives reasonable consideration at the hands and vice-captain, respectively; Mr. C. Mours bid for the race. Alarm is also entered for and J. H. Ruttonjer, committee. A vote of this event and is moving beautifully, but as he thanks was passed to the chairman and the will doubtless be carrying at least a stone over committee. The chairman, Mr. Avasia, thank- weight I cannot see how he can last the dis-ed the members on behalf of the committee
and dissolved the meeting.-Communicated.
were met with Russian bayonets and fell, un- able to oppose the intrenched enemy success fully, The Russians at this particular place also operated one machine gun with which long before the men reached the point of band many of the advancing foe were mowed downtance.
to hand encounters. The soldiers of the as- saulting force were stripped to the waist.
[From the Universal Gazette.} PORT ARTHUR SQUADRON TO ATTEMPT
A SORTIE..
Chefoo, 20th September. The Russian Port Arthur Squadron, owing to an order from home,authorities to try to effect a sortie, will attempt to break out either on the 22nd or the 23rd. This story was told by a Chinese refugee from Port Arthur,
JAPANESE SUCCESS AT PORT ARTHUR.
Chefoo, zoth September. The general attack upon Port Arthur on the land side again commenced at 6 am. of the 19th instant when the Japanese attacked three important positions held by the Russians. The Heaven and Saiven, Japanese shallow draft gunboats, having guns of large calibre, joined from three important positions from the sea in the attack on the above mentioned dates side. The mode of attack is not continuous but with intermittest fire.
2nd Event. Jump Race:-My selection for this is Starling, who is now moving much bet ter than when he last ran before the public. Glenburn should be a good second, and Zufall third:
3rd and 4th Events. Ladies' Nomination and Distance Handicap.--Both these items are beyond my powers of divination.
5th Event. Gymkhana Cup-At present Desert King stands out ahead of the others, and I think will prove the winner. Grafion
and Little Momo should, however, make a good fight for it. Ca Canny, I am afraid, will not be equal to the weight he has to carry, especially if the ground remains holding. As for Standard 1 would recommend that his Owner should, for the future, enter for the hurdie race as he is a bit too common for the flat, and has riot got a finish which is so essen- tial for success.
6th Event. 3 Furlongs.-Judging from re- but there is always the chance of his being cant performances Alarm ought to romp home, shut in at the start, in which case I expect to see Starling and Arranapogue making a bid RUSSIANS REPULSED NEAR MUKDEN,
for the first place. I have not seen the pony, Tokio, 20th September.
but I hear one of our keen owners and riders-i According to authentic information it is re. has got a dark animal, oamed Nobby, in train- ported that on the 18th instant, the 56th Bat-ing for this sprint, and as the gentleman is in talion of the Russian army made a counter the habit of springing a surprise on his friends attack at Meatsuhu on the Mukden road upon I should not be surprised if my selections are a certain Japanese position but owing to the quite upset. determined resistance shown by the japanese
OBSERVER.
the Russians were repulsed with no small BRIGANDAGE IN kwangtuNG. casualties.
Later.
[From the Tung Wen Hu Poo] MANY RUSSIANS · SURRENDER,
Cheloo, 20th September. Both land and naval forces of the Japanese now investing Port Arthur are making strict search for bloc1ade runners. This has caused a scarcity of provisions and many Russians are surrendering to the Japanese daily,
THE B. 1. S. N. COMPANY.
STANDING IN THE FAR EAST TRAUE,
The Secretary of the H. 1. Company, on being interviewed at London in regard to the paralysis of British Commerce with the Far East, said his Company was unaffected though they ran vessels from Calcutta to Japan, the cargoes consisting almost entirely of rice and wheat. Under the Russian definition of con- traband of war, foodstuffs would be subject to seizure by that Power, but they were prepared to take the risk at present, though it does seem preposterous that a comparatively unimpor tant maritime Power such as Russia should be permitted to proclaim anything contraband of war that may suit it, and thus paralyse the entire commerce of a neutral nation. The B.
their japanese trade. 1. Company have no intention of suspending
VICEROY TSEN'S RETURN TO CANTON.
It is more than probable that Viceroy Tsen Chun-hsuau will leave Kwangsi for Canton on
or about the Autumn Festival, for two import ant matters which cannot be settled without
difficulty will be experienced in meeting in quiries at all.
From Saigon, to this, the market re-opened at 163 cents per picul, but gradually advanced under the influence of a much livelier demand springing up, and a small carrier was placed at 20 cents. At time of waiting, äz cents per
picul is offering though for medium size only, but it is quite an open question, whether ton nage can be procured even at this enhanced rate. In consequence of continuous demand for Japan ports, local stocks of grain have become much reduced whilst the rice market is firm and advancing, and a further improve- ment in rates of freight is therefore not unlikely,
Today's Advertisements.
FOR SALE
\NE JINRICKSHA in Good Condition.
apply.
"RICK," Clo Hongkong Telegraph. ongkong, 26th September, 1904. [1073-
THE PORTLAND AND ASIATIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
5.5." NICOMEDIA,” PORTLAND (OR), YOKOHAMA,
KOBE AND MOJI.
THE above steamer having arrived, Con- send in their Bills of Lading for Countersigna TH
signees of Cargo are hereby requested to
From Saigon to Japan, it has been very FROM difficult to do any fresh chartering for reasons already set forth in our last; a charter has been drawn at 45 cents per-pical, second half of October loading, but in face of the good demand still prevailing from here to Kobe at 28,30 cents per picul and for Yokohama at 33/35 cent per picul, Saigon rates will have to be raised in order to bring about further busi ness for boats that have to proceed hence to Saigon for the loading.
Requirements from Saigon for Philippine ports have also assumed larger dimensions and business has come to pass at 32 to 35 cents per picul, the market closing firm at the fatter rate. It is characteristic of the present state things, that not a single "outside" steamer could be found available for this branch of the trade, the number of charters effected being exclusively composed of local Cos, boats,
Saigon/Java, a fix ure is reported at 30 cents per picul and from Java, po ts (N. C.) to this the same figure has been paid; more tonnage is wanted in both directous and higher rates being quoted for wet sugar from Java to our would probably be paid.-,2 cent is already
perton, or about 35 cents per picul, are absolute the market, but the rates offered of about 11/- port.-Orders, Java/Japan, have also been on
ly our of proportion to what steamers cau com mand elsewhere.
proved rates viz. 32 cents per picul or better, Inquiries emanating from Bangkok at in
inside the bar, could not be responded to on account of scarcity of suitable tonnage.
Anent Newchwang business, there is hardly anything fresh in say, no inquiry having shown fore, prospects for the ensuing autumn season itself as yet and, as repeatedly mentioned be-
interior. Steamers loading up to Chefoo and are entirely dependent on the possibility or otherwise of bringing produce down from the
or Newchwang (have been doing very well of late, 25 cents per picul having been paid for mentioned port, both as berth.and chartering the former and 45 cents and higher for the last
rales.
Caol business from Japan ports has been pretty lively, rather contrary to expectations, and a number of fixtures are reported from Moji or Kuchinotzu to this at $2 per ton, while from Wakamatsu to Swatow, a steamer obtained the fair rate of $2.50 per ton,
For Singapore, or any other destination, no settlements are reported; for Canton, an inquiry at $5.00 has remained unfilled, the same with an order for a boat, Karatzu Cebu, for which voyage the rate quoted of about $3:25 is considered much too low.
On monthly terms, three fresh charters are on record, all for southem trade requirements.
Sail Freights: There has been nothing doing. Sail-tonnage loading or to load.-For New York,--British 4-m bark, Kentmere, arrived 15th June. American bark E. B. Sutton, arrived 28th June.
Disengaged-British bark Trongale, 949 tons. American bark Evie J. Ray, gog tons. British ship Queen Elizabeth, 1700 tons. French bark Bourbaki, 1,711 tona.
Departures-Noor.
To-day's Advertisements.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
his presence at Canton, namely, the change of THE Undersigned have received instructions
will be managed inside the Viceroy's yamen, the Maritime Custom House at Canton, which
and the sale of substantial official ranks at Canton,--Eastern Times,
COMMERCIAL.
I
SHARE LIST.
3.30 p.m.
Benjamin, Kelly & Potts' share quotations no. Following are further alterations in Messrs.
tified to us after the list had been printed:
Union Insurances... Indo-Chinas .. Shell Transports China Sugars... Hongkong Lands ...
$600 b. 126 b.
to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,
FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, TO-MORROW,
(TUESDAY); the 27th September, 1904, at
TA.M., at their
Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, (Corner of Ice House Street), A QUANTITY OF OLD CHINA VASES,
JARS, WALL PLATES,
SNUFF BOTTLES, '
SATSUMA VASES,
AND 2 KODAKS,
&c.
&c. TERMS As usual.
&C.,
15/. b. 216
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, 26th September, 1904. [1076
152 9.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
Shanghai advices, of the zist inst., state:- Business reported:-China Fires at $86. THE Undersigned have received instructions Shanghai and Hongkew Wharfs at Tis. 1728/170 September, and Tls, or for December. Fam- for. December. Indo-Chinas at .TIs, go for
to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,
goods from alongside ture and to take immediate delivery of their
Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel will be landed and stared at Consignees' risk and expense.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.
ALLAN CAMERON,
Ceneral Agent i Hongkong, 26th September, 1904.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE P. & 0
HE P. & O, S, N. Co.'s Steamship
"PERA," FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, PORT.
SAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS, vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are Consignees of Cargo by the above-named being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowa
and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Campany's Godowns at Kewloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, Goods are landed.
"
instructions are given to the contrary before Optional Goods will be landed here unlass
3 P.M., TO-DAY."
Goods not cleared by the sadiproximo, at PM, will be subject to rent
No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in any case whatever.
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignees and the Company's representative at an appointed hour.
All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here after which date they cannot be recognised, have left the Godowns,
No claims will be admitted after the goods
E. A HEWETT,
Superintendent. Hangkerg, 26th September, 1004
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE THE Steamship
14.
"CATHERINE APCAR," having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods. will be delivered from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed at once, at Consignees' risk and expoast.
Cargo remaining on board after the 38th inst. af 4 P.M., will be landed at Consignet risk and expense inte the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf Pad Godown Co., Limited.
Consignees of Cargo from SINGAPORE and DELIVERY of their Goods from alongside, PENANG are requested to take IMMEDIATE such Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
No Fire Insurance has been affected.-. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DAVID SASSOON & Co., LIMITED, Agents, Hongkong, 26th September, 1904. [1073
Intimation,
THE POPULAR
SCOTCH
BLACK&WHITE
A few years ago, saya Commercial Intelligence, but two French shipping lines, the Messageries Maritimes and the Compagnie Nationale, bad The Asahi's correspondent at the front has Ning on the east and west of Shuple, and Ho Of late, robbery is rampant, especially in Ma regular services to the Far East. The rapid wired that the Russians at the south of the llun Ching village, Nanhai. In the latter place the development of Indo-China and the vigorous river, a mixed detachment, appeared in front of robbers are divided into two parties, those impetus given in that country to public works, the Japanese advance guards at the Yentai under the leadership of a man named Pun Chou which necessitated the transport of large quan Railway station on the left of Pingtaitsu and being in league with the robbers at Dragen tities of material from France, together with reached about 60 metres from the railway stat-Hill, Shunte. They have their meeting place shipping bounties of various kinds paid to the ion. They fired ten shots with three guns and at Ulsin-chuan, and are several hundred strong. companies, put for a time new life into the went away. At Shihlibo and at Shuantaitsu Last month they plundered a farge pawn-shop French merchant marine. In anticipation of skirmishes between scouting parties took place. and obtained booty to the enormous value of sharing the good things that were going, two At noon of the 17th the Russians attacked over Tis. 100,000, each robber's shate being other lines, the Chargeurs Réunis and the Estfingtaitsu, but were repulsed by the Japanese above $600. The booty was divided in Pun -Asiatique, entered the field. For a time things with over 50 casualiles.
went well Troops, officials, provisions, and
Chou's house, who obtained three shares in railway material had to be transported from
consequence... The party, consisting of Pun France, and each of the four companies had
Chin, Holi, Laiting, et, is working with the their share. Last year, however, the period of
men in the neighbouring village Tatung. Their activity came to an end, and during the first
number is several hundred, and they always three months of the year the transport of steel
gather in the temple at the entrance of the rails alone fell off to the extent of 12,000 tons;
village. On the 24th of the Sib moon, dark, they robbed a well-known pawn-shop, under cover of the night when it was pitch while during the same period the falling off in freights for the carriage of railway material
and, the following day, they landed at the felty amounted to twelve million france. During the remainder of the year things went from bad to worse. The four French shipping lines saw On the 16th and 17th instant the enemy ap. auctioned in front of a clan house, at a com- that they were cutting each other's throats.. The peared before our advance post at Pingtaitsuparatively cheap price, and, on this account, it Messageries Maritimes took the initative and and at Yenlaj but were repulsed. The enemy met with an easy sale. The robbers were all opened negotiations with a view to a fusion occupy a line from Shiblike to Shuantaitan and shots-repeating rifle, and several revolvers, beautifully dressed, each carrying one thirteen- or an understanding with the Est Asiatique frequent skirmishes take place. On the 17th with cartridges. When they set out for their An arrangement was arrived at. The Est Asia-instant the enemy's mounted and field artillery business, they looked as if they were soldiers, tique undertook to limit its operations to the attacked Piogtaitsu but were repulsed at 3 p.m. the 20th of this moon over twenty: affcial well armed, and without the least fear. On ports west of Singapore, while the Messageries leaving four killed and wounded on the field. boats, towed by a steam-launch, and conveying Maritimes, among other things, purchased four Next morning (15th) the enemy at Hailutsai
over a thousand soldiers, arrived at Hoching, ships, the Annam Laos, Yunnar, and Kwang tao towards Tajensha Five battalions with the express object of capturing the rob of the enemy made a counter attack upon bers. But before they could do anything in Fangsintsu near Yumengtsu bill on the night the way of carrying out their mission, the of the 18th bat were repulsed with heavy losses, robbers had gone away, and not one of them In their circular of 24th instant, Messrs.
No. 325, E.CFM (From the Sin Wan Fao.)
was to be seen. As a matter of fact, when Lamkesad Rogge reportThe market during the soldiers came, the robbers suddenly disap. the period under review has maintained its ALODGE will be held at the FRER- peared and when the soldiers left, the robbers firm tendency, previously reported, and the ONE HALL, Zetland Street, on SATUR
REGULAR MEETING of ZETLAND On the 17th a Russian detachment made a returged. It must be clearly realised that the future outlook continuesy, healthy and DAY, the int October, at 839, for a p.m. pre- counter attack upon the Japanese at Panchiac- robbers are, to a large extent, enjoying the pao south of Mokden to attempt a dash upon protection of the corrupt native gentry. Henre promising Tonnage is gradually being recisely Visiting Brethren are cordially invited Lindyapy but was repulsed with many casual the robbers obtained valuable information reduced to a very small, compass: Add the time to attend, !", difere
Supplied at all the LEADING CLUBS WELL HOTELS, and Al at the right time is Urinirbal GAMLAMATAN menli samin ke kasut he
St from the Eat Asiatique. A further fusion is now spoken of. It is stated that the bases of aa arrangement between the Messageries Mari- times and the Compagnie Nationale bave been drawn up, and they will be submitted for sp proval to the shareholders of the latter company at a special meeting to be held in September. For the moment the Chargeurs Réunis holds aloof; but it is more than probable that it will ersatually join the "ring"
SKIRMISHES NEAR VENTAI.
Tokio, 20th September.
Chinchow, 20th September,
in Haching, carrying thirty-seven loads of ham Boyds at Tls. 183/1834 for September, booty, so it is told. Each load was escorted by Tis. 186/185) for October and Tis. 190/191/190
a robber. The booty was, practically speaking, for December. Weihaiwei Golds at $24. Maatschappijs at Tis. 3171 for December. Colonies at Tis. 21: "Telephones at Tis. 68, kew Whats at Tls. 170 for December. Farn- Business done direct :-Shanghai and Hong.
bam Boyds at Tls. 184 cash, Tls. 182 for September and Tls. 139/190 for December. Maatschappijs at Tix 301) cash, Tis. 317 for December.. Horse Bazaars at Tla 100,
FREIGHT
on
FRIDAY,
The 30th September, 1904, at 11. A.M, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, corner of Ice House Street,
A GREAT ASSORTMENT OF ENAMELLED TIFFIN CARRIERS.
TERMS: As usual.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, 26th September, 1994; [1075
ZETLAND
LODGE
JAMES BUCHANAN & 00, SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERS. By Appointment to
HM. THE KING
HRH the PRINCE OF WALES
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