FRENCH INTERVENTION IN KWANGSI,
On the 12th inst, at three p.m. the French Minister paid a visit to the Wai Wu Pu, where he had an interview with Na Tung, during which the fomier declared that in view of the increased activity of the Kwangsi rebels the repeated defeats of the troops, the alarming reports about the exhaustion of the military, funds by the newly-appointed Governor of Kwangsi, and the entreary for reiforcements by the Governor of 'unan, the rebellion, it is evident, is far from being suppressed. O the contrary, it has become a menace to existing conditions in China. Therefore, continued the French Minister, the French Government is determined in intervene, with troops and money, in the hope of effecting a suppression. A reply dealing with this declaration is expect- ed from the Chinese fiovernment.--The above 'is taken from the Eastern Times, and we
reproduce it for what it may be worth.
HUNGRONG AS A REBEL BASE.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1904.
The work of erection has been carried out by Mr Dick, the Customs engineer, and Mr. Mechanic Hare. assisted by Captain Anderson and the offi eis of the Pingching, which vessel has been used as headquarters for the working party and his carried out all the ma- terials employed.
For many years the commander of coasting light on this very dangerous rock, and their steamers have been urging the erection of a desire is at length fulfilled. The greatest credit is due to the engineering department of the Customs for the way in which the, difficul sibility of the rock has been surmounted. The ty presented by the smallness and inacces light was shown for the first time on Monday fast, the 14th instant.-W. G. D. News,
EXECUTION BY LING CHI
Whether Ling Chi will be abolished in the near future or not is doubtful. Certain it is at present the abolition has not gone beyond the suggestion stage. A few days ago the terrible sentence was carried out in Peking on a man named Wang Wei-ckin who some weeks ago murdered twelve members of his family in According to the Western Times, the Hong-thie Funing district. The crime was a deli kong Government addressed to the Kwanging berate and particularly cold-blooded one, and authorities an interrogation asking whether the one of the Board of Punishment official urged latter bad ordered military uniforms to be that even Ling Chi was too lenient a penalty male as a firm here is making large quanti ad that Ko Tao or cutting into small pieces ties. The Kwangtung authorities replied in was far more fi ted to his dastardly deed the negative and requested the longlang nu However, I ing Chi was finally decided on, and thorities to seize the uniforms, and to find out it is stated that the execution was witnessed by 'who had ord-red them.-We take it that the a large number of spectators, including many local government is fully alive to its duty of not foreigners with kodaks.-P. & T. Times. all swing a British Colony, to be made a base for action against the government of the adjas cent provinces of China.
ATTEMPIND ASSASSINATION
AT SHANGHAL.
resolution. Government at the present time seemed ready to fall in with the views of the business and mercantile community, and if the Act in the first case did not fall in with the views of the majority of people it could be amended. In conclusion he thanked Mr. Huttenbach for his views, and as that gentle man had not moved any direct negative, he would now put the resolution to the meeting.
MOTION CARRIED,
On a show of hands the motion was carried, Mr. Huttenbach dissenting.*
MACAO NOTES.
(From Our Own Correspondent:)
Macao, 23rd November.
-
CANTON-MACAO RAILWAY,
of more or less general comment. It is not The railway Convention has been the subject regarded as an unqualified success for Portu guese diplomacy. According to the opinion of a good many the Portuguese Minister has again secure any material advantage from the Chinese cut a sorry figure in the abortive attempt to authorities for this Colony. What they appear more than counteracted by what they will gain to have granted on the one hand, has been on the other. The Convention in its present form benefits (after the Chinese Government) the members of the Syndicate holding land in the Heungshan district. These members are splendid tribute to the faithfulness with which not Portuguese. The agreement stands as a
Chinese interests have been served,
It is understood that the draft articles of association of the Portuguese-Chinese Com- THE INDEMNITY QUESTION. pany will shortly be taken in hand. The Companies Ordinances of Hongkong will he A Peking telegram dated the roth November relied upon for the basis of the regulations savs The Peking government has already
which are in course of preparation. There is promised to the Powers to pay the indemnity no doubt whatever that, judging by the flourish in connection with the Boxer trouble on a gelding condition of most of the Companies formed under the English Colonial enactments, that basis with the following three conditions:-
1.--For the instalments paid before the sche-
the laws adequately safeguard the interests of duled date of payment the Powers have to pay shareholders, at the same time as they afford interest thereon,
ample scope for the companies' operations. It must, however, be remembered that in your colony the laws of the land have no bounds set to them, whereas those proposed for the local company will be fettered by the restrictions imposed by the Chinese law concerning com- mercial companies sanctioned by the Imperial Decree, of 5th day of 12th moon of Kwong Su.
losses arising out of exchange,
2-No interest will be claimed upon the
in accordance with market value,
3-The rate of exchange will be calculated
PENANG FAVOURS IT.
THE RELIGIOUS PROCESSION.
Lands, Hotels and Buildingi.-Hongkong Linds are without business at $148. Shanghai Lands have been sold and have further sellers
11s, 118 Hongkong Hotels have appreciat ed and are in demand at $140. Sales are re- parted of Astor House Hotels (Shanghai) at $29 and of Hote! des Colonies at Tis, g Humphraya Batates have changed hands at 513. Cotton Mills-Ewas have been fixed at Tis. for at Tis. 20). Hongkong Cottons continue it and Tis, 15. Internationals are inquired in request at St.
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Cigar Companies.-Sumatras áre in demand at Tis. 65.
Miscellaneous-Further sales of Geen Island coments have been affected at $32. The in- terim dividend of so cents per share on the old issute of A. S. Watsons is paid to-day, and both the old and new shares are now quoted at Sr3. Dairy Farms have found buyers at Sta. China close with sellers at the latter rate. Hall and Borneos have been placed at $13 and $12) and Holtz have been sold at $31. Langkats have considerably strengthened and shares have changed hands at improving rates up to Tls. 298
FORTNIGHILY MARKET
REPORT.
19th inst. Cotton, Indian. -Ruled very steady, and sales $3 per pical. The uniold stock is estimated are reported of New staple about 175 bales at. of about 550 bales, fzgo old and 300 new.)
Cotton, Chinese.-Nothing of importance to note. Sales are reported of about 400 bales at $12 per pical. The unsold stock is about 400
balei.
Yarn, Indian.-An improved demand and a rise in rates are to be noted in the fortnight. Chinese dealers came forward in the market and purchased a fair amount at an advance of from fifty cents to a dollar per bales on 'ast mail's quotations. Sales are reported of about 7,000 bales. Arrivals about 10,000 bales. Shipments about 2,500 bales. The unsold stock is estimated at about 14,000 bales.
Local, Yarn.-Sales of about 450 bales of Nos tos and ras are reported at $114 and $116, respectively,
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strong and cash shares are difficult to buy,↑ Tun 68. Empress of /ipan is now in No. 1 Shells have changed ownership at 1.3 berth at the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock London £1. 5. 6. 'Ord. Tugs are wanted, where the is undergoing an overhaul, and
pref. are offering at quotation.
minor repairs, to her boilers, etc. She is ex- Docks-Farnham Boyds have continued in pected to leave the dock about Monday week. strong demand, and cash sales are reported at
ls 180, Tls. 1811; T2 181 and Tl. 185. Ir was reported at Chefoo that the Vladivostok For the end of the year, shares have been sold army of a hundred thousand men was marching at Tis.. 184,185, Tls, 185,184, Tls. 181, Tls, to join Kuropatkin's force, and make a united 1873,188,168) For January business was done retreat to Tickling, which is very strongly 181,183,181,, Tls, 181, 185, 188, 85, TIs.. 186,187,❘ attack on the Japanese. They would then at Tls. 1863 186, Tls, 185,186, Tls, 185, Tls, fortified. 188,1871.1851. March shares have been booked at Tls 1981, Tis. 189,1881. Tis. 1881 and Tls. 190. The sinking of the tender Whampoa by the Fungshun (8.) which also sustained damage in the collition, caused the tone to harden. Lands-Shanghais have changed hands at Tls. 119, Tis, 120 and Tls. 119. At-the last figure there are buyers.
Cottons.-Nothing reported, Ghinas are in demand at $128.
Sugars-Feraks are offering at Tis, 60.
Mining-Weihaiwei Golds have been sold at $26 for cash, and the end of the month. December transactions are announced at $25,25,26,28and then occurred a full in buying for a few days. Transactions at $24,261,28 were reported yesterday. There are sellers.
Tobarcos-Sumatras have been parchased at Tls.66. A rush to buy Langkats in conse quence of numerous rumours, carried the prices yesterday's telegram announcing that the 4th up from Tls. 320 to Tis 3231,374,325, but dividend far the year would only be Tis, 5, caused a sharp decline, and shares were hurried- ly sold at Tls, 3221, Tis. 320, Tis. 315, and Tis. 305 for cash or this month's settlement. For December shares were sold at Tis. 325,327, Tls, 327, 329, Tis. 327,325, TIs. 320,3181. Tls. 305.3071, and Tls. 302) January sales are posted at Tis. 312. For March shares have been contracted for at Tis, 340, Tis. 3421,345. Tis. 340, Tis. 35. Tls. 327 and Tls. 320, The Tis. 5 dividend is declared payable 15th
December.
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE. Selling.
London-Bank T.T. Du. deman.i Do. 4 months' sight ........ France-Bank T.T.
Yarn, Japanese.-No sales are reported. Opium, Malwa.-Ruled very firm. Prices show a good improvement. Sales are reported of new about to8 chests at $1,110 to $1,130 America-Bank T.T. Old about 145 chests at $1,150 to $1,190. Older about 46 chests at $1,250 to $1,300 and Oldest about chests at $1,350 per picul, in all about 30s chests. The unsold stock is es timated at about 3ro chests.
In these notes a fortnight ago a sketch was given of the route to be taken by the forthcom ing great religious procession about the middle
Opium, Bengal.-Ruled steady and sales are of next month. The route is now definitely out-reported of about 27; chests of Patna at $1,180 lined exactly as stated in your columns. Vene- to $1,185, and about 60 cheats of Benares at PARTNERShips REGISTRATION. tian masts are in course of erection on either $1,130 to $1,135 per chest. The unsold stock
side of the road from the Hermitage of Penha is estimated at about 450 chests, to the Lighthouse along Praya Grande. At appointed intervals skeleton frames for the triumphal arches have been put up. These will be adorned with paintings symbolic of the festival and of the many religious congregations formed by members of the Roman Catholic community. Given good weather the proces sion by day and the illumination by night will excel anything of their kind yet witnessed in this Holy City.
A special general meeting of the members of the Penang Chamber of Commerce was held on and Nov. Mr. A. G. Stephen occupied the chair, and there were also present Messrs. J. Armstrong, A. Huttenbach, G. Macbain, G. H. Lees, F. O. Halifax, H. Hilton, A. Asmus, H. P. Clodd, A. Zeitlin, and others.
The business of the meeting was mainly:- To vote on the following resolution to be proposed from the chair in reply to the letter from the Ilon, the Colonial Secretary, dated Singapore, 6th Oct. 1904.
"That this meeting endorses the decision arrived at by the Committee of the Chamber on the question of the Registration of Partner ships as expressed in the letter addressed by the Chamber to Government on the gh Decem ber, 1902, and strongly urges the Government to proceed with legislation at as early a date as possible.
On Saturday evening at as His Excellency Wang Chih chun, ex-Governor of Kwangsi province, was leaving the Chinkochun foreign styled restaurant, on Hopeh Road, where he had been dining, and was on the point of en: tering his brougham, an individual who had been lying in wait near the restaurant door for his Excellency's appearance, went up to the
The Chinese authorities decided to pay the latter and, pretending to salute him by bending balance up to date owing to the change of basis on one knee, attempted to draw a six-shooter from silver to gold amounting to over, ten (which the would-be assassin kept in his boat) million taels, for which amount the Chinese' upon the ex-Governor. Fortunately, the ex-government will raise a foreign loan to be. Governor had two stalwart body servants by him at the time, and one of them being of redeemed by the sum to be contributed from quicker eye than his comrade saw the suspi: Sinwanpao.
provincial governments at end of this month.- cious movement of the would-be assassion, and Just as he was drawing the revolver caught hold of the man by the arm in such a way that he could not present the weapon at his intended victim, Finally, the would-be assassin was taken in the Police station and ill in all like- Ithood appear at the Mixed Court this morn- ing, says the . C. D. News of 21s) inst.
It subsequently transpired that the would-be assassin's name was Wan Fu-hua, forty-one years of age and a native of Anhui province (Wong Chih-ch'un is a native of Hunan), and it is said that he desired the ex-Governor's life because "the latter was in the pay of the Russians and a traitor to his country. Wong Chih-ch'un is, however, a
man reduced to the ranks-a cashiered official-seventy-one years of age and in very bad odour with the Empress Dowager on account of his bombastic boastings to her Majesty of his ability to crush the Kwangsi rebellion in four months. As a matter of fact the ex-Governor can hardly be termed "a dangerous man," and we understand he came from his temporary residence somewhere in Anhui province about three months ago, in response to invitation from a number of his fellow provincials now in Kwangtung as ex-
-The Chairm." said the Committee had con- pectant officials to assist them in the agitation sidered the letter regarding the registration of to prevent the American syndicate construct partnerships, and arrived at the conclusion ing the flankow-Canton Railway from selling nimously that the Chamber should repeat their interest to a Brigian, French, or Russian syndicate We further learn that the would-be assassin furnished the Police with the names of a number of young men, members of an educa- Mr. Huttenbach said there seemed to be tional club on Park Street, called the "Hsing some misapprehension about the object of heio Hui," ie., "Advancement of Fduction registation of partnerships. If we look round Society," whom he (Wan Eu-hua) declared to be we find that registration of partnerships only his accomplices. These youths were arrested exists where there is limited liability of parts yesterday and brou ht before the Mixed Court, nerships, which is not the case according to it is also stated that Wan Fu-hua has a house. British law. The moment this fundamental boat which is moored by the Chinese Bank, principle is 'dre away with then becomes outside the East-gate of the native city here, necessary to register the different degrees of and that this boat has been seized by the limitation of liab lity. But to register partner Taolai's runners who searched it but, so they ships and only bold registered partners hence say, found nothing incriminating on board. forth liable would not give us more security There is a rumour that a few youths who have for outstandings. Consideration would show been studying in Japan are filled with a burn that it would have the other effect-that it ing desire to emulate the heroic dreds of would give less security because at present if Japanète "Soshi" who nerasionally put away they could show that a man had been a part- any.they consider traitors to, or enemies of, per they could hold him responsible. As the their country. This may be true; but there is Chairman had put to much reliance on the reason to believe that Wan Fu-bua was play- opinion of the Official Assignee, he would Ing as it were to the gallery, when he declared bring forward another opinion which all, and to the Police that he wanted to put away Wang especially their Chairman, could equally ap Chih-ch'un, for trying to sell his country to the preciate that of the lare Chlef Manhyer of Russians, instead, of the truth, namely, that he the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, Sir had done so in order to Tatisfy a private Thomas Jackson, who, when asked about re- revenge. Having done the heroic the man giarnation of partnerships, said:"et us have found it necessary to give out as fellow-conifie'small evils we have now rather than take spirators the names of a number of harmless youths whose greatest sin is an admiration of Western costumes and desire to don them One can imagine the kind of patriot we have in Wan Fu-hun, and the stuff that is him, when presumably without torture or coercion. be volubly unreels a sting of names in the police accusing the bearers of them of being in the same boat as himself We understand that the local mandarins in the city, under in- structions from 'the ex-Governor, have demand ed that Wan Fu hua and his so-called fellow- conspirators be turned over to their tender mercies. We trust the authorities will stand firm and refuse to-do in.-N. C. D. Newr.
THE BUTTON ROCK LIGHT- HOUSE,
The lighthouse which has just been com pleted on Button Rock, in the Bonham Pass, though a small ore, is of some interest, being the Arst rock lighthouse in China.
Button Rock only rises 38 feet above high water and very heavy pray is sometimes thrown.over the island.
It was at first intended to erect a gas-lighted automatic beacon on this rock, but tides in the neighbourhood proved to be so strong and Irregular that the light tender could not with safety be brought near enough to supply the necessary gas, and it was therefore decided to erect a strong tower carrying a sixth order dioptric light and containing accommodation. for two native light-keepers.
THE BACHELORS' BALL.
in connection with the Bachelors' Ball is The work of the organizing committee
is expected from Hongkong. proceeding apace. Quite a number of visitors will be attended with great telat.
The ball His Excellency Governor Monienegro gave the deputation of the committee a most cordial reception and assured the popular president (Dr. T., P. Marques) that he had great pleasure in accepting the committee's invitation being headed as it is by such well-known gentlemen The suggestion by the Macao correspondent of as the Doctor and his confère, Dr. Espectacão. your senior morning contemporary that the ball has been organised in opposition to the the views expressed in the letter of 9th Decem-religious festivals in December is treated with ber, 1902.
ridicule here. It is surprising that such utter rof could find publicity, and does not speak much for the veracity of information emanating fram this source to the Hongkong press. Committee is pure fiction.
The resignation of the naval officers from the much pains at ascertaining if there had been I have been at
that the three gentlemen whose names are in- any change, and am authoritatively informed cluded in the list set out in my communication printed in the Telegraph of 12th inst. remain as before. There was a little rentratemps in the matter of invitations, but in this as in the entire conduct of the affairs of the ball the Committee's attitude, which has been correct thoroughout, must be upheld. Great discrimi. nation and some caution have to be exercised by the gentlemen who are responsible for the
MR. HUTTENB CH OPPOSES.
on the large ones that registration will bring us" Of course, if they wanted registration because they wanted to give a legal status to many imited liability partnerships which were carried on now, such as "kongsis" among Chinese, that would be another question. He advised, therefore, that a small sembly like the Penang Chamber of Commerce might very well wait till such a complex question bad been solved by larger bodies and not take the lead in such a difficult maiter.
MR. ARMST<ONG.
Mr Armstrong said there was a difficulty as regards Hongkong. But our trade was carried on in an entirely different way frors that of Hongkong Hongkong is practically the trade pot of Canton, It would be impossible to re gister Chinese partnerships in Hongkong be. cause the heads of their firms are in Canton, But f we could locate heads of firms here, we should have them registered. Any fim before giving another firm credit, would then take into consideration who the registered partners of that firm were, and would base their credit upon the registered partners not the sleeping partners. He therefore thought they ought to support the motion.
MR. 7. O. HALLIFAX. Mr. F. Hallifax said it seemed to him that without registration of partnerships they were working entirely in the dark. Registration of partnerships would rule our dealer, and firms would be guided in giving credit by the names of those appearing on the register as partners. Thus if he was willing to give $20,000 to a firm now, but found that the partners appearing on the register were not equal that amount, he would feel inclined to reduce his business with that firm,
success of the social function.
COMMERCIAL.
I
WEEKLY SHARE. REPORT.
Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly & Potts in their report of yesterday's date state- steady and a fair general business has been During the past week the market has ruled
transacted.
The following dividends have been declared: The riental Consolidate 1 Mining Company, Limited, 50 cents (gold), and Messrs Hall & Holtz, Limited, $5.00 per share, the latter payable on the 28th instant, in Shanghai.
Banks-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks continue to rule firm with inquiries for shares at $705. The London rate remains unchanged at £70 Nationals are weaker and have sellers at $39
blarine Insurances.-China Traders are in demand at 563. North Chinas have improved and sales have been effected in Shanghai at Tls. 96 Unions have further advanced, to $660 and are inquired for. There is no altera. tion in the other stocks under this head.
Op'um, Persian.--Nothing fresh to repost. Sales are reported of about 180 chests at 1880 to 5040 per plcel. The stock is about 1,850
Miscellaneous Quotations:-
chests.
Cawbazar
Kissmis
Senna Leaves
***
Cassia Saltpetre Camphor (Chinese) Apricots Cloyes Olibanum
407
Borax Sandalwood Oil Sandalwood
|
Germany-Bank T.T. India T.T.
Do. demand Shanghai-Bapk-T.T. Japan-BankT.T. Java-Bank T.T. Singapore Bank T.T
Buying.
4 months' sight L/C.....
6 months' sight L/C......
..1/10 11/15 ........./tof
Ar a meeting of the Union Church Literary Society on Thursday, Mr. T. C. Swaby spoke point of view, and argued that the time had on affairs in the Philippines from a Filipino
come when they should be granted their inde pondence.
TIROV the falling of some baskets of sand at the naval extension works on Tuesday, one Chinaman was killed instantly, and an- other so severely injured about his legs, one of which was broken, that he had to be removed to hospital;
Governor of Tado-China has ordered the speedy IT is stated in native papers that the French completion of the building of the forts in port Kolopi (?), so as to make the same a shelter. coast of Tonkin. and base for the French Fleet defending the
THE Chinese Government has written to the representatives of the Powers concerned that during the winter season when all the northern ports are frozen, foreign steamers are allowed to enter into and clear from the port of Chinwangtas,
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MR. George Edward Morrell, solicitor of the Supreme Court of Judicature in England, was on Wednesday admitted by the Chief Justice (ir Henry S. Berkeley) to practise as a soli citor in this colony. Mr. Morrell joins Messrs. Dennys and Bowley's office.
THE third race of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club was sailed on Sunday over an eleven mile course, with the following result:~Dions (Mr. May) 3h. 6m. 158.; Vernon (Mr. Parker, R.N.)
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3h. 14m.458.; Elspeth (Mr. Rouse) 3h, 17m. 29. ; 1.92. Afteen (Col. Brown) 3b. 23m. 140)
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..21 | CHANG Yen Mao, the ex-director General of ......92th Chinese Engineering and Mining Com Nomina pagy, Ltd., has been decorated by the Throne ...131 | with a 3rd rank button, and is appointed as the special respresentative of China to settle the C. E. & M. Co.'s affairs in London.
...1/ir]
47
30 days' sight San Francisco & New York 461 4 months" sight
do.
A CANTON dispatch reports that word has been received from Kaochou, Kwangtung province, 30 days' sight Sydney and Melbourne...... that a French R. C. priest residing in that vici. 4 months' sight Francs.........................2.1uity was lately visited by a band of brigands, 6 months' sight
who robbed him of a quantity of money, but
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4 months' tight Germany. 1.96 did not maltreat him in any other way. Bar Bilver Bank of England rate
PIUM QUOTATIONS. Today's putu, § ure is fullum., -
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To to
...5130 to $160 21
494
4
*
23
11
... 118.
25 10
38
72 to
45
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23
Malwa New
+4
15 to
17
Old
WIT
171
320 to 400 278 A 382
Older
ideas
FREIGHT.
10 to
In their report of 19th inst, Messrs. Lamke and Rogge write
issue of last circular; freights have continued No change of moment has taken place since
northern market (Newchwang) being now to rule fairly steady and notwithstanding the about closed and Saigon also out of season, good employment is still being procurable in various directions and the outlook for the near future remains good. Many inquiries are difficult to meet on account of the absence of suitable steamers, but some tonnage will no volume of business may be looked for. doubt be driven south shortly, when a larger Saigon quotations for this port are more or fixed at 13 cents per picul but, as already jess nominal. A boat, hound back,, has been mentioned, the season is at an end and nothing the arrival of the new crop's produce. much can be expected in this direction until
contracts, a boat has been fixed at 37 cents per For Philippine port, filling previously made picul and there is room for another one or two but, after that, business is likely to remain at a standstill for some months to come, as, in rome of the provinces, native rice, will be becoming available again.
Saigon/Jaya, shipments are going forward by previously chartered boats, which, for the time being, supply the demand. Rates are the same as before, viz, jo cents per picul
Java to this, the inquiry continues; but the scarcity of tonnage has prevented business being brought about. Rates are unchanged.
From Bang ok to this, no charters are re- decidedly good and a fair amount of tonnage is ported, but the qutlook in this direction remains
likely to be wanted ere ling.
a rush for tonnage at the close and up to to From Newchwang to Canton, there has been cents per picul has been paid, but most of the chartering has beco done up north, principally almost unprocurable. Very fair rates have also local company's boats, outsiders having been been paid for steamers loading up, both for Cheloo and Newchwang
Coal rates continue to rule steady at $2.15 to $2 20 per ton, Moj ar Kuchinotzu to this several fresh settlemanis are on record and there is further demand
On month'y terms, f, ur charters are reported at fair rates.
Sail Freigh' :-The American bark Fai-J. Kay has been sold by private contract for $10,000.
15th Noyember for New York.
Departures American baik F. B. Sulton,
Fire Insurances-China Fires continue in request at $, Hongkong Fires have been done and close in further request at 5335.
Disengaged French bark Bourbaki 1911 tons, French bark Empereur Menalik, 1579 Shipping.Hongkong, Canton and Macao tons. Steamboats have again been dealt in at $29. Indo-Chinas have changed hands at $129 and $130 and more shares are offering at the lower figure. Douglas Steamships have been placed at $34 and China and Manilas remain unaltered at $34. Star Ferries are quiet at $40 for the Transports, have been booked at 24/- Shang- old and at $30 for the new shares. Shell haj Tuga (órdinary) can be placed at Tis, 52: the preference shares have weakened and may be had at Tis. 50.
Refineries China Sugars bave been done at $235 and 236 closing steady, Luzons are wanted at 56.
As landing on the rock can only be accom plished in the finest weather and then
Mining-Chinese Engineering are easier with only with difficulty, it was decided to build
sellers at Tis. 64. We have added to our list the lower of cement concrete blocks which were made in moulds in the Costoma,
THE CHAIRMAN.
the Oriental Consolidated Mining Company, The Chair nan sail he was eure it had been Limited. There are buyers for the stock at G. Pootung yard, carefully fitted together, and very gratifying to them to have Mr. Hutten- $16. No. hasiness has been done in Raubs marked. These blocks were easily landed bach's views. But he thought it was generally and the quotation remains at $5. on the island and rapidly fitted in place. admitted here that if there was a man of reput The lantern, which like the tower, was designed substance in a firm and that firm falls, the and Whampoa Docks are quiet at $319 Docks, Wharis and Godowns-Hongkong ed by the Customs Engineer-in-chief, Mrman of rubstance is not there and it is impossi Farnhams have reacted to Tir. 18o at which TR Harding, was built by the Hongkew ble to get hold of him. He agreed with Mr. | rate shares have changed hands and more can engina works, The apparatus is dioptric, of Armstrong as to the different conditions of be placed, Kawloon Wharfs are steady at the sixth order,, and is fitted with occulting business in flangkong and the relation of $1. Honekaw Wharfs have not maintained mahinery giving one eclipse every 15 seconde. Hongkong to Canton. He explained that they their position and have declined to Tis, 135 The tower contains two rooms, the lower bad compradore system in the former and, Tis, 137 for the old and new shares one used as a kitchen store room and the up place, whereas there was noue here. Of course respectively, at which rates sales have taken per "ne go a bedroom for the two keepers, they committed themselves to nothing by this plack, Geo) Fenwicks are on offer at $46.
SHANGHAI SHARE REPORT.
The following resume of the week's share Cols report, published on the 27th November. transaction is from Mass J. A. Sullivan and
and large operation in ado Farnham Boyds The market has been very lively this week. and Langkats have been made at goces which show a firm tendency. In Langkats, however, yesterday's advertisement abounding Tiss Tis. 10, unsettled this feat" and an immediate dividend for the quarter, losiead of the usual drop of Tls. 15 occured. At the clo e a weaker tone prevails, and shares are offering at quota tion. In other stocks 'only'e small businesi, has taken plaer.
Wharves-Shanghai and Hongkow Wharf December at Tis: 1434 'old' and Tis. 140 for shares have had attention from buyers for new and at Tir, 45 and Tis, 142) for March Shipping.-Large sales of Indo-Chinas have clearance,
been booked at Tls. 93.931, Tis. 914, Tls. 91,911, Tis. 934.93 and Tix. 02 for December, For cash and the and of this month The 92 is tev ported For March several contracts ha -kuun mude at The 911. The under current is
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tish steamer en route from Inkao to Chefoo struck an errant Russian mine some days ago and went to the bottom. She is said to have belonged to the Patung Company, of Yingkow, Per best and no particulari are given as to the fate of ..... 1,100 1,130 | her crew.
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1,220/1.300 AMID the hearty cheer of a large concourse of ...1300/1 340 friends, and the singing of "Auld Lang Syne," the remaining members of the Singapore Cricket team left on Wednesday in the s... Prinz Regent Luitpold, the Singapore Cricket Club's flag flying at the fore, and the band of the steamer playing again "Auld lang Syne."
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THE old as. Thales, captured by the Japanese near Chefoo, has been sent to Saccho.
AT the Happy Valley on Saturday the V. R. O. beat the H. K. F. C. by three goals to one. H. W. Saver scored two and Forbes one for Victorians, while Aucott notched the only THE third of the sailors attacked by plague on Sherwoods by rnil, and a drawn game resulted point for the club-EM.S. Vengeance, beat the the steamer Szalda at Moji has died,
in the Engineers encounter with H.M.S. Tamar.
THE U.S. naval collier Brutus will return from the target practice station at Mira Bay on Tuesday.
more Britishers for financial, and Japanese for CHOU FU has advised the throne to employ military, reforms.
ACCORDING to the Manila Cablenews the editor of the local Gossip has been sent to prison for three months for libel.
THR Throne is shown great disapproval towards Viceroy Tsen Chun-hsuan's policy, regarding military affaire in Kwangsi.
THE Japan Marl says that "affairs in the Shabo region seem to be regarded with calm confidence in Japan military circles."
MR. O. Huber, formerly of the Russo-Chinese Bank, has been caught at Kiachta, and is being sent to entsin to serve ou his sentence,
prohibiting the export of arms, etc, for a fur H.E. the Governor has issued a proclamation ther pering of six months from and including the 28th inst
of les tha 75 yen each.
On Friday before Mr. Hazeland, Inspector Langley prosecuted the masters of two junke
of gunpowder and ammenition for same, all of somewhat antiquated pattern, and a quantity for being in possession of a number of rifles, of
which were hidden, in their boats in the har bour. They were fined 815 each and the arm and ammanitlon were confiscated,
ANOTHER native Roman Catholic priest bas been murdered by the malcontents of Nin-haa in Chekiang. The deceased was the brather of the one murdered not many months ago, for which the French Consul exacted a high ine demnity from the Chirase officials. The priest was slabbed to death on his way to preach is a village. No arrest has been made. The cass is now in the bands of the French Consul.
The Nippon Yusen Kaisha will hold its half- yearly general meeting on the 26th instant when the business report for the first half of 1904 will be laid before the shareholders. The
is not yet known, but it is generally believed, dividend to be recommended by the Directors states the Japan Timer, that the usual rate of Ta per cent, per annum will be declared for the last term.
THE subscriptions to the recent domestic loan THERE was an exciting swimming match at of eighty million yen in Japan reached.Kowloon on Sunday when V. H. Lanalog, of Y245.829 200. There were 210,938 subscribers the Shanghai Interport Cricket team, swam against N. B, Alves representing the V. R. C. The advantage of either competitor was never more than a few inches during the whole race, the Hongkong representative securing his lead on the turn for the second langth and eventual- ly winning by about a foot, In-40 4-5'socande,
It is repo ted from "akio that the Iwasaki and Mitsui families have each contributed thirty thousand yes toward the fund for the pan siruction of a volunteer fleet.
THE King has approved of the appointment of | member of the legislative Council vice the the Hon. Gershom Stewart to be an unofficial Hon. C. S. Sharp.ro igoed.
SINCE e beginning of the year, 505 cases of plague have occurred in the Colony. Of this number 490 proved fital. Four of the latter occurred last week.
King Edward's birthday was celebrated with and an entertainment was given by the high great éclat ly the Japanese army on the Bhabo, Japanese officers to the British representatives,
Team to the northern port on Thursday whi THEN. DL Prince Bitsi Frederich took the rema'ning members of the Shanghai Cricket ther they are proceeding with the best wishes of all local aporta.
THE Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Tit. 100,000 in bar silver from, Hongkong, and Corporation bava drawn in the last few days Tis. too,000 in bar silver. from Hankow, reports the Shanghai Times, of 31st-inst): THE Viceroy and Governor of Kwangtung wired jointly to the Throne saying that they cannot, under the present circumstances, And 11. 100,000 for the army reforms, which sum was demanded by the Central Government,
THE mint of Wuchang bas been lately busily occupied, we hear, in striking a large number: of silver pieces weighing exactly one faci "Kuping," or Board of Revenue ounce weight These coins the Central Government intend to put into circulation as soon as possible, and we understand Instructions have already been issued by the Shangpu to the various Customs Teotals to accept the colus in "payment of duties and taxes,-N, C. D. Newt,
having caused a great loss to the company HAN Tung Tang, the campradere of the Han.. kow office of Messrs. Carlowitz & Co, after which he could not make good, bas committed suicide and his wife has also, after being presSE-
the compraders and they, having also been ed to pay off the debt, committed suicide. There were two Chinese who stood surety for.. pressed to pay the sum indebted to the com pany, committed suicido. —Simrangao,.......
THE. inquest was held on Monday, by Mr. Gompertz, into the death of the Chingman who quently died, at West Point It was imposal. - was knocked down by a tramicar, and subses
ble to get at the actual facts as the motorman, of the occurrence he told the traffic manater in charge of the car absconded. At the lime that the brake acted alright, but to the police he stated that the brake would not act at all. A verdict of death by misadventure Was To Turned.
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In their weekly share report, Messrs. Erich. Georg & Co., referring to Indo-Cliina sbarcs, state: "It may be of interest to note that the average dividend paid since 188: equals 491 per cent, while the average dividend for the last ten years is 7.10 per cent, and taking the last five years, the average dividend is 8:10 per cent, and that the reserve funds, which in 1801 stood at £40,001, now amount to $315,00 ac cording to last year's accoums, with a paid up capital of 4495,89"