TELEGRAMS.
“HONGKONG TELEGRAPH "
SERVICE.
THE ADMIRALIY DOCK.
YARD
AT HONGKONG.
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
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LONDON, 15th December,
12.13 p.m. According to the London corres- pondent of the Birmingham Post, Sir John Fisher, the Senior Naval Lord, intends to thoroughly overhaul the Admiralty dockyard system.
Much greater significance than hitherto will be attached to the Naval stations of Gibraltar and Hongkong,
(Reuters):
The Franco-Siamese Convention.
all well.
LATER.
Reform in Russia. The Moscow Town Council has resolved
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1904.
THE CREW OF THE AGINCOURT." ↑ sent home across Siberia. And then there was
CHARGES OF CONSPIRACY,
IMPORTANT DECISION.
Four summonses against members of thecrow of the steamer Agincours were returnable at the Thames Police Court on 8th ult. The cass Was tried before Mr. Mead, and the summonses were taken out by Mr. Tom Lloyd, trading as T. Lloyd and Co, or, Leadenhall-street, the managing owner of the steamer. The defen dants were Charles Rothwell, Adam Lauder, Peter Sheelan, and Jeremiah Sheen, members' of the crew of the Agincourt, and they were charged with combining to disobey the lawful commands of Captain G. W. H. Laudison, master of that steamer Mr. Dawson Rocher
(instructed by Messrs. Botterell and Roche) appeared for the prosecution, whist Mr. A. Neilson (instructed by Mr. T. Tubbs) repre-
sented the four scamen.
Mr. Dawson Miller, in opening the case for the prosecution, said the summonses were taken out under Sub-section (e) of Section 225 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894. The section
to their
the Knight Commander, which vessel was sunk.
Mr. Tom Lloyd was then called, and in the course of his evidence he said he traded as Lloyd and Co., who were the managing owners of the Agincourt. He catered into a charter party to go to Hongkong with a cargo of Welsh coal. The terms of the articles of agreement were read out to the crew. As owner of the steamer he made arrangement when the vessel was at Singapore for her to go on to Nagasaki instead of Hongkong.
Mr. Neilson said he did not know how that could be evidence against his clients. Mr. Lloyd had made arrangements with other people who were not there.
Mr. Mead: He may show facts that tend to show it was impossible to go to Hongkong..
Mr. Dawson Miller: I cannot say "impos.
sible"; I say "dangerous."
Mr. Lloyd, continuing his evidence, said the vessel was chartered to Messrs. Andrew Ware and Co, to lead for Hongkong or Shanghai, The coal was unsold, taken as a speculation. floating mines. His steamer, was insured at a During May the papers were full of reports of price which meant loss to him if she sunk Then the question arose. What was his posi-
tion with his underwriters if his steamer ran
into a floating mine? His position in that event, his brokers told him, would be a doubt ful oue. Shipowners, were warned not to allow their steamers to purse the coast between Singapore and the Port Arthur district, which
would involve. Hongkong and Shanghai Ho
IMPORTANT SALE OF PRAYA PROPERTY
Particulars and conditions of the forthcoming sale of a lot of Crown land situate opposite the Sailor's Home at Connaught Road, Shek Tong Tsai and registered as Marino Lot No. 289 have now been published and should draw a large number of intending purchasers; to the auction on the 27th inst. When property in this neighbourhood was last offered for sale the bidding was most spinted, and after a lively competition was eventually obtained at price far above any hitherto secured at a Government land sale. The lot comprises 16,242 square feet, and will be offered at the upset price of $113,694. The annual Crown rent is $294, and the purchaser of the lot will have to expend on it a sum of not less than $25,000 in rateable improvements within twenty-
four months of the date of sale,
UNRECORDED"INCIDENT IN HONGKONG.
a
CAPT. CASEY OF THE "CHUKONG,”.
The following item, taken from the Manila American, of 30 ult, does not appear to have been recorded in the local press --
SHANGHAI SHARE REPORTS
The following resume of the week's share transactions is from Messes. J. A. Sullivan and Co's report published on the Bibi December:-
For the great annual clearance at the end of the yeat, bears are depressing the markets as much as possible but without attaining any great success, although a temporary wavering in prices has to be noted this week. Indo Chinas are strong at the close and cash shares are dificult to come across, excepting at an advance on present rates. All the quoted transactions are for time bargains. Farokam Boyds are being largely bought notwithstand- ing the efforts made to keep prices down. Langkats are suffering from want of ready cash, owing to investors remitting home. The price of Shanghai and Hongkow Wharfs has been affected by the subsidence in Tungkadoo, which is fortunately not very serious. The de- mand rate on London is 2/8g. The 3 days' rate from Hongkong has fallen to 71}. Con- sols 486.
Wharves. Business was done in Shanghai and Hongkew Whatf shares before it was known that part of the wharfing had fallen in, at Tis. 162 plus new issue at par or an equivalent of Tis, 139 for 'old' afterwards the quotation tumbled to Tis. 132 for 'new' and affected time shares even more quickly, December sales were made at Tis. 160, Tis. 155, Tl5, 1574, Tis. 151, but subsequently recovered to Tis. 154, all plus new issue shares. the Match rate fell from Th. 170 to Tis, 155, p.n.i, but to-day a stronger feeling exists and shares are wanted at quotations.
Shipping-In Indo-Chinas no cash transac lions have been reported. For December sales have been made at Tis. 91, 11s, gif, Tis. 92,921, Tls. 93,92, Tis. 92 and Tis. gik.
To-day's Advertisements.
HONGKONG HOTEL.
MENU
DINNER, DECEMBER 17TH, 1904. HORS D'OEUVRES. Caviare and Olive Croutons,
Soup,
Mack Turtic.
Fish.
Salmon au Gratin.
ENTREES.
Salmi of Wild Duck, Mutton Cutlets and Green Peas. Cauliflower à la Polonaise
CURRY. Dry.
JOINTS, &c.
Ronst Ribs of Beaf.
Roast Turkey and Sausages..
Boiled Spiced Beef and Brassica, Cold Roast Pheasant and Beetroot Salad.
SWEETS. Semolina Padding. Vanilla Ice Cream and Finger Cakes.
Mince Pits.
Tipsy Cake.
Coffee.
DESSERT.
Fruits.
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SANITARY BOARD OFFICE,
Hongkong.
TO THE OWNERS OF DOMESTIC BUILDINGS.
DOMESTIC CLEANLINESS and,
on the following reforms as absolutely neces- The owners of the ship, Messrs. Lloyd and Co. He did not send his ship out to the East to had just succeeded in landing his children operators have been must marked this week than one family must be Cleansed and Lime-
sary for the protection of the subject against official caprice-
stated that if a seaman awfully engaged on a ship did certain acts he was liable to be pun- ished. Sub-section (e) stated "if he combines
Captain Andrew Cassy, late Admiral of the with any of the crew to disobey lawful com mands, or to neglect duty, ar to impede the
Inter-Island Transport Fleet, bas performed navigation of the ship or the progress of the
another heroic feat. This time he saved the lives of an old gentleman, his three children LONDON, 14th December, voyage, he shall be liable to imprisonment for
and Chinese servant from instant death beneath a period not exceeding 12 weeks." The pre- Consequent on the Franco-Siamese Con.
The incident happened on the gth lust, the vention, Siam has appointed M. Pardoux of sent case was one of considerable import
the wheels of an electric car in Hongkong." ance both to shipowners and seamen in regard lodged a complaint that he did not feel justified King's Birthday. Mr. Nanes, who is an em the French Consular service, legal adviser,
respective rights and liabilities. The and Colonel Coullet to the command of the defendants signed on the Agincourt on Aprit in sending his steamer to Hongkong, and they ployee of the French Mail Line, took his three native Militia in the provinces of Patabang21, and they thereby agreed to serve on the endeavoured to make arrangements to over-children for their first ride on the new street cars. When the car stopped opposite the and Siemreap.
ship for a period not exceeding two years. The come the difficulty that thus arose. It was The voyage was described as from Barry to against his personal interest, and also against the interests of the 'ship, for her to go to The British Mission to Cabul. Hongkong and then to any part or pons in any Nagasaki, but he was not prepared to face the, The British Mission has arrived at Cabul;alation between the limits of 35 deg. As a contingencies of the Agincourt meeting a mine. 60 deg. S. lat. The steamer left Barry on April 23 with a cargo of Welsh coal, her desti-His cunt was sold to Hongkong, and his sleamer was definitely fixed to go to that port. nation being Hongkong. She did the passage by way of the Cape, and on June 27 she arrived He got the same amount of freight for going at Singapore, where she took in bunker coal to Nagasaki as to Hongkong, viz., 255, per tan. had noticed in the newspapers, especially in tun risks. If she were lost he lost money; the Shipping Garette, notices relating to the consequently it was for him to take what was troubles there had been with other ships who the safest course in regard to his 45,000l. at were endangered by floating mines in thek. That position arose during May and the neighbourhood of Hongkong, and by agree. early part of June, whilst the ship was on the (3) Popular representation in the Government with the charterers it was decided that passage out, and he could produce daily the ship should not go to Hongkong when she Shipping Gazettes showing what the position leit Singapore, but should take the cargo to was. He considered it was safer to go to
Nagasaki. Nagasaki, in Japan. The shipowners received no extra freight for that deviation. At that time there were tumours of floating mines coming down from Port Arthur, and on account Sergeant Aris, of the Water Police, charged of that danger they very properly sent the ship a Chinese owner of the launch Lee Hong, with
to Nagasaki instead of to the dangerous zone' allowing the launch to ply in the harbour
at Hongkong. Under the agreement with the without having a certificated master on board, in the afternoon of Thursday fast. He stated crew the voyage was described as from "Barry to Hongkong," but that agreement went on to that he saw a launch going down the harbour, say "and thereafter to a port or ports in any and as he could only see two men on board he rutation withia the limits of 75 deg. north lat, and went after it and found it was the Lee long.60 deg. south lat. Nogasaki was within these He saw her run into a sampan and damage it, limits. However, when the vessel arrived at He then heard some one call out save life," but no one was in the water. He then rowed Singapore the men refused to go on in the ship "up to the lüurlén and found:n man at the tiller. who was na ordinary native seaman.. He asked for the master, and the coxswaio said he was nut on board. Fok Sui, said he was master of the steam launch Lee Heng Defendant
(1) The abolition of exceptional laws. (2) The freedom of conscience, of the
Press and of meetings.
ment.
BREACH OF THE HARBOUR RULES.
was, the owner. He lived at No. 6-Lai Wing Street, East. He was not on the launch because he was informed his father was sick and he went to get some medicine, and when he returned the launch had left. The launch was to leave at 5 o'clock. He got there at five minutes to five and found the launch gone. He had an assistant but he had no licence. He knew that the launch must not move without a certificated master on board.
Defendant said he was the owner of the launch but he left it in charge of the master. His Worship said he was satisfied that the master did not intend to be away from the launch when it left. Defendant's duly was see that a certificated master was on board whenever the launch moved, and he must be fined $25 and cautioned.
CUSTOMS DECENNIAL
REPORTS.
to
We have received the following communica- tion from the Statistical Department of the Chinese Imperial Customs :-
Some ten years ago the Imperial Customs issued a volume of Decennial Reports covering the period 1882 to 1891, reviewing the trade at each port during the ten years period and giving a general statistical and descriptive ac- count of the district served by each port. This issue is now out of print, but within a few days will appear the first volume of the second issue of the Decennial Reports covering the period 1891 to 1901, and including the Northern and Yaugize ports, beginning with Newchwang and ending with Soocbow.
The first issue contained contributions from 23 Chinese ports with 694 pages of text and 48 maps and diagrams. The forthcoming volume will contain contributions from 14 ports of North and Mid-China, with 557 pages of text and 34 maps and diagrams; and South China from Hangchow to Yatung will be described in a second volume of equal size, to appear next year. The book wall contain both in teresting and instructive reading for the Christ mas holidays, with some left over for the Chinese New Year, and is provided with an index.
:
The first volume will be sold at $12 In paper uncut edges, and at $15 bound in half-basil and may be obtained after the 17th December at Shanghai from Kelly and Walsh, Lid, and Max Noessler & Co.
An early copy will be sent for review.
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Mr. Neilson, for the defence, submitted that there was no case for him to meet. On June 28 the sailors refused and the firemen refused to go on in the ship to Japan. The ship carried Welsh coal, and they knew that Nagasaki was a belligerent port, and also that Russia had intimated that she held coal to be contraband
of wat.
Mr. Mead: It seems to me that there is a
great deal more risk in going to a belligeren port, like Nagasaki, than in regard id mines at Hongkong.
Mr. Neilson said there was a specific contract to go to Hongkong. The reason for the devia- tion of the Agincourt was obviously clear Here was a carga of coat, shipped 14 a specula tion, insured against war risks, consigned to Hongkong, the cargo unsold at the time it left this country, but sold during the passage in Nagasaki. He was going to ask the magistrate to say that the object of that voyage was to send the coal to Japan. It was sent out as a speculation, and Japan was the highest market for Welsh coal.
Mr. Mead: Supposing Hongkong is impos- sible by reason of certain contingencies for a cautious captain, what then?
Mr. Neilson contended that in that event
they could get out of the difficulty by going to a safe port. He did not think a captain should go to Hongkong if it was reasonably dangerous. But there was no reasonable ground for fear. Mr. Lloyd himself had not been able to locate a single point of danger within 500 miles of the port.
Mr. Mead: Is there any other port where the coal would be marketable?
to Nagasaki. Apparently their reason was that the ship was carrying, coal, which had been declared contraband, to a belligerent port, urging that they were not bound to proceed on such a voyage, although there could be on doubt that the voyage came clearly within the agreement under which they were to sail. The captain did his best to persuade the crew to go on, but 14 of the men absolutely refused. The others went on. The men were offered in- creased pay, but they still refused to proceed in the ship. Unfortunately, soms time after that period the ship was wrecked. The men who had icfused to proceed were perforce lek behind at Singapore, the captain intending to pick them up again after leaving Nagasaki. however, on the way back from that part the vessel was wrecked, with the result that the captain was still out in the East trying to arrange matters. The evidence he had was contained in the official log book, which he proposed to put in and which was admissible as evidence under the Merchaut Shipping Act. The entries in that log-book showed that those men had combined to try and upset the lawful commands of the captain to impede the naviga. tion of the ship the, progress of the voyage. They had refused to go on when the captain wanted them to. He understood that the point made by his learned friend was that the articles of agreement did not include a voyage 10 Nagasaki carrying contraband, but, as he had already observed, the voyage to Nagasaki was clearly within the limits within which the Agincourt was'cați:led to trade. If his friend relied strictly on the wording to Hongkong,"
Mr. Mead dismissed the summonses." He and urged that they did not keep to that part of the agreement, he would submit that that said: Upon the evidence which has been was only a technical objection, because the men given i think the owners were bound by the would have been bound to proceed to Nagasaki articles of agreement to proceed to Hongkong, if the owners ordered the ship there after arrival and that when they informed the seamen that at Hongkong. There was nothing illegal in it was not their intention to go to Hongkong the carrying of the contraband of war; it was the agreement came to an end, and the men not an offence against the municipal law of were not bound to go anywhere else, unless this country for a subject to carry Contraband under a fresh agreement. If I am wrong in regard to that, I say that the owners had not to a belligerent country.
just cause to refuse to go to Hongkang, so far as I can judge. I consider the danger of being undermined too remote, and I am confirmed by the fact that there is no evidence that boy of the officers or crew objected to going to Hongkong. As to the unreasonableness of going to Nagasaki, I am not so strong about that, but I think the crew had a good reason to refuse to go there, considering the risk that there were, not necessarily to life, but with regard to convenience, loss of time, and less of money. Therefore, under those circumstances
Mr. Neilson 1 do not dispute that point: Mr. Dawson Miller then read extracts from the official log-book relative to the action of the men at Singapore. Continuing his statement, he said the men refused to proceed on June 28, just as the ship was leaving ber moorings, and in consequence thereof the vessel was delayed until June 30. That delay was entirely due to
the action of the men.
Mr. Neilson: Yes. Why not at Singapare, at some port of the Malay Peninsula, or at Rangoon, or an Indian port? At any of those ports it would have been saleable, but not at so high a price. Continuing, he said he thought it was agreed that the crew signed on for a voyage, and in the course of that voyage deviation was made to a port which was within a war zone, and as the ship was carrying con traband she became subject to attack and capture.
After further argument.
I dismiss the summonses.
Mr. Neilson: I rely upon the fact that the ship was bound to proceed to Hongkong, as stated in the agreement, apart from the question of contraband. It was a breach of the anicles not to go to Hongkong. The men were signed on at peace risks and peace pay. Then the master ordered them to carry contraband of THE Foochow Echo of the 3rd inst, notes the war, as specified in the Gasitte of March 11, arrival of Mr. C. H. Balfour, the new agent
The Magistrato allowed 355, custs on each summons--s!, in all.
WHEN Chang Chen Hauen was about to leave which date was prior to the date when they there of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, Peking, he was authorised to confer special signed on.
official titles and ranks upon competent repro-Mr. Mead: So, if there was no fear of death sentatives of merchants in the China ports and there was a danger of their being carried out In the Straits Settlements, in the hope of giving of their course and delayed." them some encouragement, says a native éx.
shanas.
with Mrs. Balfour, and notes the departure of the interim agent, ME McArthur, with the very best wishes of everyone attending him." There is also a very pleasant account of the "Mr. Nellson: As, indeed, in another case, marriage on the tst of Dr. E. G. Davenport I that of the Cheltenham, where the men were } and Miss Ida Chamberaga
Athletic Club Grounds on East Queen's Road,
March shares have been placed at Tis. 97),93, Mr. Nunes got off on his wrong side of the car, which placed him in front of a car approaching 11.938,944,948, Tis. 94.94), 2'15, 95, 119. 948,94- from the other direction and which could not April at Tis. 95. The London rate has advanc-TAKE NOTICE that under No. 5 of the be seen on account of there being a sharp ed to £12. Hongkong quotes a strong market VENTILATION BYE-LAWS (as amended), every Domestic Building or part of such Build- curve at this point, also-a-steep grade which at $129, Shells are wanted at £1.4)-.
Ducks-Farnham, Boyd and Co.: The ing within the WESTERN DIVISION of the CITY makes it necessary for the cars to approach this particular place at nearly full speed. Mr. Nunes bearish proclivities of a cerinia section of our OF VICTORIA Occupied by members of more washed THROUGHOUT by the owner N.B-The word "Throughout" used in this when the approaching car hove in sight only a and the N. G. D. News was prompted to dis during the months of November and December. few yards away. The close proximity of the cuss the London scheme in a leading articic on car.apparently froze the old gentleman to the the subject, but not much harm was done for notice menns that the Houses should be Lime- Room and Staircase, all Cubicla Partitions, Stair spot, at least he was unable to move. Captain the market is full of buyers at the clost. Cash washed in respect of all the Wails of each Casey's attention was first called to the pre-transactions are reported at Tls. 176,175 and Casings and Stair Linings, all Ceilings and the dicament by the screams of an old lady. He 175. For the end of the month business is Undersides of Roofs both in Main Buildings, barely had time to bound from the car and reported at Tls. 177,176,175, 11s. 176},176, 11s. Offices and Servants Quarters and inclusive sweep the five people from the track before the 175,174, Tls..174,173 Tis. 175,177,178,177,176, of Verandahs, car passed over the spot where they had been 1ls. 177,178,177,170), Tis. 177,177, 11s. standing only a moment before. The captain 176,175, Tls. 176, Tls. 1748,175, Tis. 174,175 escaped with several severe bruises on the left 174,1743,174,748 Tis, 173174) January arm caused by the car striking him as it sped sales are published at Tla. 178,177, Tis. 174, Tis. 175,174,174, Tls. 178,179, Tis. 179,178, past,
Tis, 176,175, Tis. 176. For March, business has been done at Tls. 18. Tls. 18:180, Tis.
This is not his first exploit by any means. During his career he has saved 26 lives, near-
Asiatics but a great many were Europeans. ly all being at sea, amongst which are not only
Captain Casey is now master of the steamer Chutong plying on the West river. We are informed that the scene of the occur rence was just opposite the King Edward Hotel in Des Vœux Road.-Ed., ‚K. TN
COMMERCIAL.
182,182, Tla, 181,180, April at Tis, 182, At jhese rates there are strong, buyers.
180,179, Tls. 178, Tls. 182,182), Els. 183, Tis.
Lands, Shanghais have bad attention from buyers at Tis: 117.
The Back Yard. should have its containing Walls Limewashed up to the level of the first floor.
Carved, Painted or Polished Woodwork in good condition, however, need not be Lime. washed but must be Cleansed.
The Western Division of the City lies to the. west of Tank Lane and Cleverly Street.
THOS. A. HANMER,
Secretary!" Dated this 1st day of December, 1904. [1344
WO SHUN. STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.
CollonsEwosnavebeen putte L VICIN
Tis. 25. No, business has been done in the
other stocks..
.
Sugars. Peraks have not been mentioned. Mining. The result of the first month's 3 p.mushings of the Weihaiwei Gold Mines shows har varsin tee sons crushed. 87 ounces of gold and 59 of silver were extracted, and from concentrates 79 of gold und 468 oi, of silver. shares have changed hands at $33, Sat and $23 for cash and at Sazh and Saz for December. Raubs are wanted at $5.
Tobaccos.-Sumatras have changed bands Langkats have changed at Tis. 65 cash. bands at Tis. 191,290. For December business is reported at T13. 295,292), Tls, 290, Tls, 290, 287,290, January at Tis, 290. For March, sales have been made at Tis, 308, Tis. 3073
06,305, Ts. 302,305,304, Tis. 305, T. 3031, 3021
TO-DAY'S INTELLIGENCE. Business in all the more important stocks, not to speak of investment concerns, is practi- cally at a complete standstill. This stagnant condition has been brought about by the state of demoralization in Shanghai caused by the serious slump in Farnhams and Langkats, Hongkong has a relative interest in the former stock, and the forthcoming settlement is well. nigh sapping the available resources of those who were inadvisedly fed into buying at rates like Tis. 190 and over for this month. Private
ment makes the quotation Tls. 160, although telegraphic advices from the Northern selite locally shares are quoted at Tis. 163 sellers. The
share is distressing and might well justify the drop in Langkats of pretty nearly Tls, 25 3.
nervousness at present displayed in the porthe
ern market.
The trivial character of the damage sustained by the subsidence in Turg-ka-doo is confirmed by letters received by the mail this morning. The estimated damaged at an outside figure is pul down at about Tls. 30,000.
At the Association meeting this afternoon local quotations for the week closed asfollows:- Hongkong Banks ... ...$715 80 £7.10 Union Insurances... China Traders Cantons ... Hongkong Fires China Fires ...
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H., C. & M. Steamboats Indo-Chinas China Sugars Lurons ...
"1. 710 ... 58 sa. ... 350 b, *** 335 Ba. & b,
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17 5.
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H.K. & Whampoa Docks Wharves... Farnhams Hongkong Lands Hongkong Hotels Hongkong. Collons China Borneos... Green Island Cements Powells...
THE WEATHER.
The following report is from Mr. J. I. Play- mer, Chief Assistant of the Hongkong Obser-
Vatory-
Un the 16th at 11.55 am. The barometer has risen at all stations but more particularly in the Yangise Valley and over the Eastern Sea.
Gradients are again steeper upon the coasts of China and streng NE. monsoon may be ex pected in the Formosa: Channel and in the northern part of the China Sen.
Forecast-Fresh to strong NE. winds, fine.
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To-day's Advertisements.
PRELIMINARY NOTICE.
· PUBLIC AUCTION."
"HE Undersigned bave received instructions
from KELLY SAYCE, Esq, to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,
ON TUESDAY,
the 20th December, 1904, at 3.30 P.BL., within his. residence, No 4, Robinson Road,
THE WHOLE, OF. HIS
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
BWO COTTON MILLS, The report of the Ewo Cotton Spinning and i Weaving Co. for the year ended 30th October last, has been issued. It states that at the opening of the financial year in November, 1903, cotton could be bought on reasonable terms, but it gradually advanced in price up to April, from which date the bigher level established was maintained until August, sup- ported chiefly; by heavy demand for export Notwithstanding this, the mill production was caused by the shortage in the American crop. the
sold at a profit for the first six months, when owing to the outbreak of hostilities between Japan and Russia the Northern outlets were practically closed to the Company, and with, accumulating stocks and interest thereon. profits disappeared. The balance at credit of profit and loss account, including the sum brought forward from fast year, amounts to Tls, 12,844-76, which it is proposed to carry forward to next account,
Catalogues will be issued. TERMS-As usual,
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
11345 Hongkong, 16th December, 1954.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HE Undersigned have received instructions
to Sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION, FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, од
WEDNESDAY,
21st December, 1904, at 2.30 P.M., at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Vœux Road, corner of Ice House Street,
A FINE ASSORTMENT OF MENGRAVINGS,
Bad...
A QUANTITY OF BOOTS AND SHOES Catalogues will be issued. 1 Terms &As usual, Pak dija
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NOTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA- ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the WO SHUN STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED, will be held at the Registered Office: of the Company, No. 138, Connaught Road, Victoria, Hongkong, on THURSDAY, the 22nd day of December, igo, at 2 o'clock in the
BURESİ ARAYa Resolution stills Dienficon, when
be proposed. Det
Should the said Resolution bo pazzed by tha required majority it will be submitted for con firmation as a Special Resolution to a Second Extraordinary Meeting to be subsequently.com.. vened:
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RESOLUTION,
"That the Capital of the Company be in. creased to $140,000 by the creation of goo New Shares of $too each."
Hongkong, 16th December, 1904. · [1348
Entimation.
THE POPULAR
SCOTCH
IS
"BLACK & WHITE"
JAMES BUCHANAN & CO.
SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLER
By Appointment to
H. M. THE KING
And-
HRH the PRINCE OF WALES
Supplied at all the LEADING CLUBS and HOTELS, and to be obtained from [1946 the principal Storen.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers, Hongkong, 16th December; 1994.
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