THE WAR
THE QUESTION OF MEDIATIONS
An item of news, indirectly affecting the war, which has a good deal of mificance is the outspoken utterance of the Temps in the sub- ject of mediation, The French journal says that France cannot dream of intervention in the case of this war, for her action in so doing might be construed as anti-Russion, Thrugh | It may not dispose of the Ides which lay at the base of those arguments of M. de Lanessan which it was setting out to answer, its attitude shows with sufficient clearness how well-defin- ed are the victs of official France in this mat ter, and how unmistakably she is obliged to assert them, lext Germany should use her understanding with Russia to weaken the con- fidence of St. Petersburg in the sincerity of French friendship,
The Tits Vienna correspondent says it has been well-known there since the begin ning of the war that Germany was doing her utmost to ingratiate herself with Russia, and various reports have been circulated professing to give details of the German Emperor's over tures. The ardour of Germany in pressing her
unwelcome suit on Russia, excites little as- tonishment in Vienna, where it is well-known that the war is a godsend for Germany. The defeats and the growing financial exhaustion of Russia remove for half a generation the fear of Resian' aggression, and it would not be Burprising if the next increase in the peace footing of the German army should be less than one-third of that originally contemplated.
The Nevee Vremya publishes an article by M. Stolypin replying to Prince Mestchersky's article advising conclusion of peace with Japan. M. Stolypin sayi:—
We must reckon with the reality, and when danger is at hand we must take the bull by the horns. Before the war we were deceived by the idea that we possessed a power which we had not; we did not believe the warnings which we received, and we fed others into error. Yet there are people who persist in refusing to pro- fit by the lessons of life. After our mortifica tions, alter the enormous losses which we have suffered, on the eve of a return of fortune, there are still voices trying to engage us in the same event as th se which have been the cause of our misfortunes. We are asked to sue for peace. But who will give us peace? Suppos ing that we consent to the humiliation of suing for peace, to accept all the conditions proposed by Japan, to pay her an indemnity, and to sign a treaty of perpetual peace, it would be naive
of us to think that all would thus be over. Our neighbours in Europe would not fail to parcel us out, and what remained of us would become the prey of the East, which would have become invincible. Let those who would consent to become the humble servants of the cruel Chi- nese consent to put an end to the struggle on these conditions. Whether we wish it or not we must continue the struggle.
TIEH-LING,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1904.
“SHELI.", TRANSPORT AND
TRADING COMPANY."
The annual genemt meeting of the share holders of the "Shell" Transport and Trading Company (Limited) was held at Winchester Hous, id Brand-street, London, An 27st the chairman, Sir Marcus Samuel, Bath, pro siding. The secretary (NE. A Smith-Rewse) having read the notice convening the meeting the Chairman said
will be rapidly and substantially reduced, To anyone having a knowledge of oil territories, 1. do not think there can be the least doubt that at the figure at which these properties stand-in our books, which is the actual cost, we have most valuable asset. We have to place before you a matter which has caused us considerable anxiety and some indignation. As you are aware, we were the pioneers in introducing bulk oil to India, and we had always flattered ourselves that we were entitled to the gratitude of the Indian Government for the steps which The repon which we have circulated makes it clear that our hope of submitting accounts cheapening the cost of kerosene ta consumers we took, and which resulted in very greatly to you has not been realised, by the fact that in India. By the same means we have added we have been unable to obtain from the Asiatic largely to the income of the Indian Govern- Petroleum Company (Limited) any closed acment, because it has led to an immensely in counts for the year 1903, either for the first or creased consumption. Added to this, the second half, abhough we have felt justified in representations which we have been obliged distributing to yos a dividend of 5 per cent on account of the profits of that year. In spite of the utmost care taken, our estimates of income for the year 1932 were not real.sed in the result, to the extent of Gj96. The directors, there- fore, shrink from the resposibility of placing figures before you again until they receive them in a form which enables them to present them as conclusive. The difference appearing from the estimates of 1952 arises from the basis upon which the stacks were taken over, and is mure în appearance than in reality, since the 1903 figures will be benefited by the adjustment accepted by us as for 1902. It affects the carry-forward only, and not the dividend already paid. We wish it were pos- sible to-day to submit accounts for the year 1993; but we are not able to do so, and we ask
CORRESPONDENCE,
We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by Correspondents in this column.]]
A ROWING COMPLAINT. TO THE EDITOR OF TH# "Hongkong TeleosÁPIE,"
117,199.30 Yangtzes are wanted at $145. China Traders have buyers at $60
Fire Insurances-China Fires continus in.. request at $87 Hoogkong Fires have been and can still be placed at $335.0
Shipping.-Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboats have again been sold at $19) and more shares are inquired for. Indo-Chinas
SIR,I am a new rower and entered for three of the V.R.C. Junior events. in the forth have been the medium of a very large business, coping Regatta. The result was rather dis both for cash and on time, at declining sales appointing, as heither of the captains selected down to $128 cast, the market closing much me amongst their crew. Why? Because I am firmer with inquities at the latter quotation. new rower! Do you think, sir, that this is The decline is probably owing to the rumours ony? Ever since I have been a member of the released, o herwise there is no apparent reason. the way to encourage rowing in a British Gol that the Japanese transports are about to be V.R.C: many complaints have been made by Douglas Steamships bave found investors at different members about joining a club and $33, and Chioa and Manilas are still in demand never having a chance of proving their warth. 515. Star Ferries (old issue) remain quiet This should be stopped without the least post $40; there are sellers of the new shares at to make from time to time to the Indian Go-sible delay, and all members of the club given $30. Shell Transports are on offer at 23/6, vernment have been courteously received. At the same chance fortraining.Yours faithfully, Shangh.. Tugs have been fixed at Tis. 484 for our instance the duty on liquid fuel (or on oil above 150 deg flash point) was reduced, and a
the ordinary and at Tis. 47 for the preference 4hares. imposition of a duty on British tin' plates, serious injustice to British trade-namely, the whilst admuring free those of American origin, made up in the form of oil cans—was rectified. Notwithstanding this we have been treated by the Government authorities of Burmah in a manner which I do not hesitate to characterise as scandalous. We have invested in India a
the business in India, a sum equivalent to
A JUNIOR ROWER. Hongkong, 22nd October, 1904.
Refineries. China Suga's have been nego iated at $138, $139 and $140, at which latter CURIOUS ALLEGED ACCIDENT. Sgure fither shares are obtainable. Luzora
are still wanted at $5. Perak Sugars have been sold in Shanghai at TIs, Go'
Mining-Chinese Engineering are reported *ld at Tis. 7 closing with further sellers. Raubs have inquiries at $5.
and Whampoa Docks remain unchanged and Dock, Whats and Godowns.-Hongkong
are to be had at $224. Farnhams have been Chere are buyers of Kowloon Wharis at $114. done at Tis, 1771, and close at Tis, 175 sellers. Hongkew Wharfs continue steady at Tis. 135 respectively.,
watchman, who
Thakur Singh, the unemployed Indian is said lo have cut Constable Ryan in the neck under cir- sum approaching £500,000 for the landing and columns, was this morning placed before Mr. cumstances already reported in thèse distribution of oil in bulk, and we had not be. H. Kemp on remand. Defendant, when slightest reason to anticipate that we should be arrested and taken to the station by Indian discriminated against. The duly in India on kerosene amount to & annas per case, or about Inspector Withers. He said he was sleeping Constable 555, related a remarkable story to id. per imperint gallon. Oil, however, from on the hillside, whilst drink, on the night of ing to a time when we can render you a com- Company have constantly increased their pro-and the commenced to walk down the hill, you to pass a resolution adjourning the meet-urmah pays no duty. Now, the Burmah Oil the zoth inst. When he woke up he was sober, and Tis. 132 for the old and new shares: plete balance sheet for the year 1903, and we duction. They receive what amounts to an when, just a few yards from where he had can only say that we trust this may be before
enormous subsidy, which would represent, pro been sleeping he found a sword lying in the the end of the year. Should this be found im practicable, we will, however reluctantly, com-
vided the Burmah Oil Company could do all road. He picked it up intending to take it pile an estimate, and submit to you. We have about £100,000 per annum. We cannot dis his clothes so
10 the Police Station. He rolled it in desire to make very plain to you that we pur-guise from you that against a product thus when neating the Dairy Farm, opposite no man should see it. pose including in our profit and loss account
subsidised we are very heavily handicapped. Glenealy Building, he met Constable No. the interest due to you from the Nederlandsch We consequently resolved upon sharing in the Indische Industrie en Handel Maatschappij for production of oil in Burmab, and to this end 29 (Ryan), and when he drew the sword the years 1931, 1922, and 1903, amounting to applied to the authorities for ordinary prospect the latter began to blow his whistle, and did out of his clothes to give it to the constable about 13793. This interest has always been ing licences. These have been refused to us; not take any notice of the statement he wish- duly credited to us by the Nederlandsch In- but disgraceful as this is, much worse has haped to make. Defendant asked the constable dische industrie en Handel Maatschappij, and pened, because certain prospectors who had we have most unquestionably earned the obtained licences were threatened with their money; but we have never hitherto included it cancellation if they sold them to this company, in our accounts, because we were determined 1 know of absolutely no grounds which would to be thoroughly satisfied that it was repre- warrant the Burmah authorities in taking such sented by an undeniably good asset before a stand against your company. We hear it doing so. We are happy to say that this is the stated that they have given credence to accusa case now, and we have no hesitation in recom- mending the shareholders to accept the direc-is that we are not a bona-ffe British public
tions made against us by opponents. The first
Lands, Hotels and Buildings-bongkong Lands have weakened to Sijo and are quiet at the rate. Shanghai Lands remain firm at 11s. 12. Hongkong Hotels have been booked and
Astor House Hotels (Shanghai) have changed there are further enquiries for shares at $137.
hands in the North at the improved rate of $28. Sales of Hotel des Colonies are reported at been placed at $128. fls. 20 and Tls 21. Humphreys' Estate have
have been done at Tis. (b.
Cigar Companies, A small bit of Sumatras
for at flot after a fair business being negotiat
Cotton Mills-longkong Cottons are asked to take the sword, but the latter bent his headed at $to. All Shanghai Milis remain at nomi- as he got frightened, and defendant let the nal rates with no business to report. sword go down just as the constable's head went up (?), leaving a mark on his neck. He did not inflict the wound wilfully, and he ran away to find another constable, (who wasn't frightened?) to give him the sword, and Indian police sergeant 555 arrested him and took him
to the station.
COMMERCIAL.
RADBS.
Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly & Potts inform us that they are advised by wire that the Raub crushing for the past four weeks yielded 515 ounces smelted gold from 3,tos tons of ore treated.
FREIGHT.
ters' report, and to authorise that this sum shall be included in the profit and loss ac- count for the year 1903. Our object in placing the matter thus prominently before you is that there may be so misapprehension on the part of our auditors as to the fact that we have your sanction to this course. As I promised when last addressed you, we have closed the ex- ploration account of the Nederlandsch Indische Industrie en Handel Maatschappij as on Dec. 31; 1903. An appropriation has been made, in The real Russian position, says Mr, which the Dutch directors and ourselves entire Whigham, of the Morning Post, is Tich-lingly agree, and this resolves itself into the follow It is the one place on the railway in Southern Manchuria which differs materially from all the rest, and it is the spot which General Kuro- patkin chusa as his real base long ago when he first came to Manchuria. The defence of Tich-ling is of far more importance than the holding of any position like Liza-yang or Hai-cheng because Tich-ling is the natural fortress of Southern Manchuria. Once it is lost, the Russians will nut only have lost their hold on the Mukden and Kirin Provinces, but also the vast granary which lies between Tich-ling and Harbin, and which is practically essential to the existence of their Army in the Far East. It does not, of course, follow that even if they were driven from Tiel-ling they would retreat nearly 300 miles to Harbin with out offering batile again. But since Tich-ling is the strongest position south of Harbin, it is certain that if the Russians cannot defend it they cannot make a successful stad anywhere else. On the left or north bank of the river, it comes towards Tiebling, there is a long range of hills, forming, with the river at their base, a splendid protection for the right flank of a Russian Army resting at Tich-ling, while on the eastern side of the town there are the useful hills of Eastern Manchuria. The posi. under these circumstances, we have refrained Commerce, because such a Minister would be Benjamin, Kelly and Polts state:-Since the
a
There are seven settlements on record for the week since the 17th inst, and at rates
comparing favourably with those of last week. Japan coal freights show an advance; the two steamers chartered to load Moji to Hongkong secured $2.25 per ton for the larger vessel and $2.20 for a German steamer of 1,000 tons. Saigon rates remain the same as last reported, viz., to Manila 31 cents per picul, and to one port Philippines 35 cents per picul.
altogether 1493 registered shareholders, and company. Our reply to that is that we have
Mr. H. K. Holmes appeared for the defence. there are 75,000 shares held by warrants to ches long and half an inch deep, in his neck, Constable Ryan, who had a wound three in- bearer. The register of our company will show that, at all events as to nine-tenths, the share-but on the application of Mr. Holmes the case came from the hospital to give his evidence, holders are entirely British. The ridiculous accusation consequently goes by the board.
was remanded till Tuesday next. The next obstacle cited is that we are allied with the Standard Oil Company. Well, gentle- men, our opponents must be very hard driven for an argument when, this is alleged, because it is somewhat notorious that we have pursued our own policy, and maintained our indepen. ing figure: The total cost of the concessions dence consistently, and we are not, and never will stand at £670,452, and this will be amor-
have been, allied with the Standard Dit Com. tised over 55 years as a maximum peried, pany. Then it is contended that we should whilst the constructional portion of the work only take up these concessions for the sake of (including stocks of oil and stores) has been injuring the Burma Oil Company, and not with fixed at £417,562, and for depreciating assets a the bone-fide intention of increasing the pro- very liberal scale of amortisation has been production of Burmah oil. Now, seeing that we. vided, which will extinguish them in periods have, in season and out of season, insisted varying from five to twenty years. The figures upon the enormous advantages of liquid fuet, include the interest paid, or to be paid, to the of which we are very large producers (and the "Shell" Trasport and Trading Company success of liquid fuel depends upon widespread (Ltd), during the period of construction; but, production, and especially in British territory), on the other hand, the revenue from the trad-can such an argument as this hold water for ing, has been taken in reduction of this. In moment? We have given the most explicit the report you will find the figures of produc- nasurances to the Burmah authorities that we tion given, but, satisfactory as these are- are prepared to, bona-fide, do our very utmost showing that during the last five months the to assist in the development of what we re average output of crude oil has been about cognise to be a national industry. Nevertheless, we, who have done such enormous service in 6,000 tons a week-they do not give any clear idea of the potentialities of the pro- developing British trade and pioneering new Party. It is certainly not too much to say movements, are refused the opportunity of that this production could easily have been participating in a great industry under British shut down one well which, alone, gave some alleged. I venture to say that this is essentially doubled, since we have been compelled to regime for such paltry reasons as have been
where between 703 and 1,000 tons of oil a day. a case which should add weight to the argu- This was owing to the utter impossibility of inents which have been repeatedly adduced as storing, transporting, or treating the oil, and, to the necessity of an Imperial Minister of
well contains a very large percentage of paraffin vernment of India The one desires strongly from completing other wells. The oil from this the link between the Admiralty and the Go where on the railway between Harbin and
wax. This product, you are doubtless aware, that liquid fuel should be produced in British Newchwang, and it is not to be easily out- flanked. The right is especially well protec-in order to relieve the pressure upon those on refusing facilities to a company which, by its is of considerable value. Our object has heen, territory. The other cramps its production by ted; for, instead of the open plain which extends to the west of Liau-yang and Mukden, the other side, to put through the refinery as great experience, is fully qualified to develop it, there is here the Liao River, with a high bluff much crude oil as we could, and we have run and conferring a monopoly on a single com- on its northern bank, and on the left flank it upon these lines.. We therefore faun! it pany. It is quite manifest that the Burma Oil there are far fewer roads than there are to the quite impossible to handle the new product, for Company has great local influence in Harman, at the latter rate. The London quotation bas east of Liao-yang or Mukden. Not only is which we have to construct separate tankage and has effecutally employed it to retain its Tich-ling itself a great centre of supplies, but and pipe line, and, as we have notified you, monopoly. All the evils attaching to a mono- less than 30 miles to the north there is the we anticipate having the refinery extensions poly are manifest in its case, and, as it may town of Kai-yuan, which is one of the chief completed by June next, when we hope to pro- greatly affect us, I am bound to mention a few ably hardened and as high as $645 has been agricultural centres of Manchuria. Tieb-ling duce between 3,000 and 4,000 tons of kerosene of them. The Burma Oil Company was 16-
tion is the strongest that can be found any
chartered. These are: German steamer of
On monthly terms three vessels have been 984 tons for 3 months at $7,500 per month; Norwegian (383 tons) 33 months at $3,500 per month, and one ditto (837 tons) for 12 months
ut $6,250 per month.
WEEKLY SHARE REPORT.
In their report of yesterday's date, Messrs.
issue of our last report, the market has remain.
ed very steady and a fair business has been put through, the chief feature of the week being a sharp advance in Hongkong and Shanghai
Banks.
Banks.-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks from 5660 to $700 but close easier with sellers have been in strong demand and have boomed
also advanced to $58 10/- Nationals are quiet
at $38.
Miscellaneous.-Green island Cements have
i
To-day's Advertisements.
PARTIC
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
held on MONDAY, the 31st day of October,
DARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be
Department, by Order of His Excellency the 1904, at 3 P., at the Offices of the Public Works
for a term of 75 years, with the option of Governor of One Lot of CROWN LAND at To-kwa Wan in the Colony of Hongkong, by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 75 years. renewal at a CROWN RENT to be fixed
No. of Sale
Registry
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Houmlary Measurerichte
LOCALITY.
Tokwa.Wau
tt. ft. ft.
330 350 400 400
Contents in
Hongkong, 22nd October, 1904.
cca'ott
Square fe
EOTHEN MARK LODGE, No. 264.
Auscal Reat.
Upset Price
·Boy 21,000
A REGULAR MEETING of the above. SONS' HALI., Zetland Street, on FRIDAY, the LODGE will be held at the FREEMÁ 28th instant, at 5 for 5.30 P.M. precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend.
Hongkong, 22nd October, 1904. [1154
ORICHTAE
PENIN
STEAM
A HAVN
COMPY
THE FENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION, COMPANY.
STEAM FOR
ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN
PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND.. LONDON..
improved and are inquired for at $33 after sales at $31, $2 and $32. A. S. Watsons TRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, remain at S133 (old) and St3 (new). Electrics (old issue) have been sold at $15 and more shares are wanted; the new shares are unchanged at $9 buyers. Steam Waterboats have changed hands at Szij and 521. Ices have been disposed of at $250 and are wanted. Dairy Farms are inquired for at 523. Lang.THE Steamship kals have bayers at 1 s. 310.
To-day's Advertisements.
THEATRE
CITY HALL.
Through Hills of Lading issued for Batavi, PERSIAN GULF, CONTINENTAL, AMERI- CAN and SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.)
*COROMANDEL," Captain G. M. Manford, R.N.R., carrying H Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY,on SATURDAY, the 5th November, at Noon, taking Passengers and Carzo for the! above Parts in consection with the Company's 5.S. Oceana, 6,610 tons, from Colombo, Passen- ROYAL,gers' accommodation in which vessel is secured
before departure from Hongkong.
UNDER THE Distinguished Patronage of H.E.81 MATTHEW NATHAN, K.C.M.G.
POLLARD'S LILLIPUTIAN OPERA COMPANY.
TO-NIGHT (SATURDAY), October 22nd, GRAND VICEREGAL COMMAND NIGHT, In the Presence of H.E. Sir MATTHEW NATHAN, K.C.M.G., and Suite.
MONDAY, October 24th, and
"A GAIETY GIRL."
TUESDAY, October 25th, "THE LADY SLAVEY," NEW SONGS AND DANCES.
Late Tram and Ferry Launch will leave quarter of an hour after each performance,
Plans Now Open at the ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY.
Hongkong, 22nd October, 1904.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
[1140
HE Undersigned has received instructions
to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,
ON
WEDNESDAY,
at his
the zóth October, 1904, commencing at 2.30 P.M.,
SALES ROOMS, DUDDELL STREET,
c.
A Selection of CLOISONNE AND SATSUMA WARE, IVORY, CARVINGS, AND SILK EMBROIDERIES, &C, &c., TERMS:-Cash on delivery,
GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer." Hongkong, sind (ctober, 1904. (1153
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE.
Marine Insurances-Unions have consider
is, therefore, not only a place which can be weekly. We have been hampered in having capitalised in 1901 (if i am rightly informed) | at 5615 ex the dividend of $35 paid to-day.j paid for shares, the market closing with buyers defended, but one which the Russians must at insufficient transport for the oil from Sanga on the basis of an issue of £971,000 in ordinary all costs retain. As long as Kuropatkin's Sanga to Balek Pappan, steamers only of light shares in payment of late shares represented by been taken off the market at various rates up Cantons have also further improved and have Army is there, it dominates Southern Man-draught being able to perform this trip. We about £20,000. Of course, that means there is a to $277. The closing quotation is $260 sellers churia. The position of the Japanese Army have contracted for a new vessel with Messrs. much larger capital to earn dividends upon. at the Manchurian capital can never be secure Armstrong, and she should be delivered in
Now we are informed that the company is ap North Chinas are in request at Tis. 75. The ex the dividend of $17 payable to-morrow. As long as there is an unbealep Nussian Army
Kostel before the extensions to the refinery are pealing to the Indian Government to increase at Tich-ling. In the second place, it is absp ready, so that by the tims it is in work we the import duty on kerosene, so as to further report and accounts for 1903 to the 30th June, lutely necessary that the Russians should hold shall be able to keep it fully employed it will protect it from competition with non-subsidised 1994, and the reconstructed Company's ac- counts from 1st January to 30th June, 1904, are as much of Southern Manchuria as they can be satisfactory to you to know that, under the oil. Thea, again, so far as I am aware, whilst in order, as far as possible, to feed their Army local auditor, the whole of the priliminary liquid fuel is of paramount importance to India, meeting to be held in Shanghai on the 25th NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN,
to be presented to shareholders at the general on the country. As long as they hold Tich. expenditure has been properly allocated, except
the Burma Oil Company has not prepared any instant. 1903-An interim dividend of four, ling they have the chief wheat-producing disa sum only of about £4,820, which was await at all, either for export or upon which the Go vernment, of Great Britain might depend in tricts of Manchuria behind them, and they stilling further explanations, but which we have
per cent., aggregating Tls. 41,025,64, was declared on and May last, and after deducting now decided to add to the cost of the conces case of emergency. I rely upon the assistance this amount from the balance of working ac can draw on Mongolia for ponies and cattle.
sions, and so close that matter. In liquidation of all the shareholders. In this company whe count, there remains a sum of Tis. 261,167.37 of the indebtedness of the Nederlandsche In-have any influence towards securing the redress which the directors recommend should be dische Industrie en Handel Maatschappij we of what I look upon as a great wrong to us, appropriated in the following manner-A war correspondent of the Rusthos Stous, is have agreed to accept bonds bearing interest at The barest equity would certainly decres that if soal dividend of four per cent. stated in journalistic circles to have been ex- 5 per cent. per annum, repayable out of the pro. the Indian Government are going to give what 103 paid-up capital: a bonus of ten per cent. pelled from the theatre of operations by order ceeds of the company's oil, and we are glad to is practically a subsidy of £400,000 a year to upon contributory premiums; Tls. 95,309.17 to of General Kuropatkin, owing to the nature of report that during the year 1924 the company producers of all in Durmah, we should be at the credit of reserve fund, raising that fund to his recent communications to his journal. M. have repaid to their bankers no less than least allowed to endeavour to earn our pro- Tls 800,000; and the balance to be transferred Danchenko, it is said, is returning to Russia,100,000; so that we have every confidence that, portion of it. Fortunately, the decision of the to liability account, closing the account for together with several other war correspondents with the scheme of amortisation provided, the local authorities is not final. We have con 1903. 1994.-The balance at credit of working of the Russian newspapers,
large amount at which these bonds now stand
(Continued on page 3-)
account to the goth Jaze amounts to Ti
M. NEMIROVITCH Datchenko, the well-known
on the
STEAM FOR.. SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, HIOGO AND YOKOHAMA,
THE Imperial German Mail Steamship
Captain H. Kirchner, due here with the outward leave for the above places about 12/24 hours after arrival. German Mail about WEDNESDAY, A.M., will
'NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, For further Particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & Co,
Agents. Hongkong, sand October, 1904.
"PRINZ REGENT LUITPOLD,"
Silk and Valuables, al! Cargo for Franco, and Tea for London (under arrangement) will be transhipped at Colombo into the Mail steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and London; other Cargo for London, &c., will be conveyed from Bombay by the R.M.S. Egypt, due in London on the 18th December, 1904.
Parcels will be received at this Office until 4. PM, the day before sailing. The Contents and Value of all Packages are required.
For further Particulars, apply to
E. A. HEWETT,
Superintenden'.
Hangkong, 22nd October, 1904.
Entimation,
THE POPULAR
SCOTCH
IS
"BLACK & WHITE"
JAMES BUCHANAN & CO.
SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERS By Appointment tó
H. M. THE KING
and
HRH the PRINCE of WALES
Supplied at all the LEADING CLUBS and HOTELS, and to be obtained from the principal Stores,
·₤4
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Shipping-Steamers.