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SUICIDE.
12th inst
Casey's attention was first called to the pre dicament by the screams of, an old lady. He barely bad time, to: bound from the cat, and sweep the five people from the track.before the car passed over the spot, where they had been standing only a moment before. The captain escaped with several sevem bruises on the left arm caused by the car striking blm na it sped past.
Contwise Rates are being well maintained
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 1904.
1,700 bales of No. 10; 325 bales of Notas; the Northem? Polte are now closed for the THE quarters of the Intelligence Department of so bales of No. 165; and 250 bales of No, zor.wister and only very little cargo coming down the British garrison at Tientsin were partially in all about 3,425 balea. Arrivals during the from the River Ports.
Mugen burnt down on the 3rd. At about eight o'clock on the evening of
fortnight persteamers Bangal, Eumiang, Capri Saturday last, a report was made to the police
and Arratoon Apeanol about 1,000 bales. The all round contrary to all expectations, and ton-THE Chingping, from Shanghai to Chinwangtag, that a Chinese woman was hanging by a rope
Unsold stock is estimated at about 18,000 nage is very scarce, although trade with the being overdue, was found to have put in to the from the rafters of a house at Sham Shui Po
bales.
North has ceased, there is a slight demand for Mixotao Islands, for repairs. Local Yara-Sales are reported of about steamers on a time" basis and numerous The police immediate proceeded to the spot to
foo bales of Nos. 20. at 8114 per bale. inquiries for trip-coasters which ought-to' Investigate, when it was found that the woman
This is not his first exploit by any means. Japanese Yam:-About soo bales of No, aus. provide good employment, at any rate up to end as Chong Chau Kin, the wife of teacher in During his career he has saved 15 liver, near-changed bande at $140 to $132 per bale.of the year, after that we expect to see a slight charge of the Sham Shui Po schoolly all being at sea, amongst which are not only Exchange-We quote to-day on India at Rs. decline until after China New Year which takes quiries among the neighbouṁ brought forth
Asiatica but a great inany were Europeans. 1434 per cent. London at in tijd.-B
place the first week of February whereupon the allegations that it was the result of a
Captain Casey is now master of the steamer quarrel, though what it was about no oneknew. Chukong plying on the West river,
Yates should resume their present standard Things became quiet, and later, a neighbour
unless some unforeseen change should take place on the political horizon, going to the house found the woman hanging. [We are informed that the scene of the occur It is surmised that the woman, in a fit of rence was just opposite the King Edward
Hotel in Des Vœux Road.-Ed, AK TI temper, took her own life by hanging herself. The body was cut down and removed to the mortuary.
HARMSTON'S CIRCUS.
12th inst.
Saturday evening witnessed the concluding performance of this popular troupe of per- formers. The spacious tent was well filled, the ring boxes being at a premium shortly after nine. After several excellent items had been given Captain Linds entered the cage of lions.
mood, and the climax was reached when one of them sprang at him, and mauled his thigh, ripping the trouser clean open all round. It was obviously. Impossible to do anything fur- ther with them, so the trainer left the cage. The bicycle presented by the proprietor of
He found the brutes in a somewhat capricious
M. HARDOUIN.
The Tonkin and Saigon papers have been making somewhat contradictory announce. ments as to M. Charles Hardouia's movements. He was said to have been appointed to an Im- portant Consulate, and to have left for the Far East on the 16th October. The next state ment was that it had been his intention to leave France about the end of October, to resume his Important duties as M. Beau's chef de cabinet; but that M. Beau had begged him to wait till March, when the Governor will be going to France on leave, M. Hardenin's health will be all the better for a further period in Europe.
These statements are from Tonkin papers, and the latter was confirmed in Saigon, the Opinion stating that M. Hardouin would re-
TO-DAY'S INTELLIGENCE.
rath inst. 3.p.m. Inquiry for Hongkong. Banks contiouen at $735. The lull in Hongkong Docks has been of but short duration; from $316 on Saturday business has been done and buyers rule the the rate has recovered to $218; at this figure market. There is a demand for March shares at $234. Farnhams are offering at Tis. 174: Indos are on the upper move. Shares sold at $izoj and $130 for the coming settlement, and at the close of the day cash buyers offer $130, without bringing out abares. For March and June delivery, respectively, $133 and $137) are offered, but the rates do not tempt sellers, Green Island Cements are weaker; sales have been recorded at $30. There is no cash business in China Sugars; for March transac tions are on record at $240.
p.m.
14th inst.
SHANGHAI SHARE REPORT,
THE Taotal of Chinanfu is visiting Chefon on business and has been entertained by the local Taotai at a banquet at the Beach Hotel
THE Korean Minister at Peking, who has been ordered home, wires that he cannot come until the Government sends him his overdue salary that he may pay, his bills.
THE British chartered transport Dilwara ar- of the West Kent Regiment and the Royal rived in Port on Tuesday with detachments Garrison Artillery, on board for Hongkong.
AN Imperial Ordinance was promulgated at Tokio, on 6th inst, regarding the organisation of the militia and volunteer service, to which time-expired officers and men are invited,
The following resume of the week's share Co's report published on the 8th December transactions is from Messrs. J. A. Sullivan and For the great annual clearance at the end of the year, 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- Chines are strong at the close and cash shares are difficult to come across, excepting at an advance on present rates. All the quoted transactions are for time bargains. Farnham 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 Sascho. price of Shanghai and Hongkew Wharfs has
THE JAPANESE have refloated and repaired Admiral Alexeieffe yacht Nagadas, 300 tons, which was suck by the Russians at Dalny to block the dock, and she has arrived at
been affected by the subsidence in Tungkadoo, | THR football team from the Vengeance is
A CHINAMAN was banished in August last, after suffering a term of imprisonment for theft. He returned and on Wednesday tried to commit burglary in a house in Shing Hing Lane. But as he was entering a window from the verandah up which he had climbed, he found some fokla looking at him and be hustled to get down. But he missed his footing, and his body now awaļts interment at the Mortuary,
THE Consul General for: the Netherlands at Singapore wishes to make it known that the importation of British trade dollars and Mexis con dollars will be prohibited into any part of Netherland Tudia from the 12th last Officers, seamen and passengers of vertels calling at a port or roadstead of the said territory will, however, be allowed to take abore an amount of these coins not exceeding $10 per head.
SOME coolice for South Africa were raiding e
| -Silk Flinture at Cheloo for cocoons when they: some of his men, who arrested six of them and were stopped by a Japanese, Major Morita, and, took them to the major's quarters. A large body of coolies then attacked the major's house, and a battle royal ensued, the Inpanesa Consul The Taotai was inquiring into the matter. and his constables at last coming to the rescue.
Market is very quiet and there is nothing which is fortunately not very serious. The de- doing pretty well this season having already The probable date will be Friday, the aeth. the Circus was drawn for in the centre of the turn as the chef de cabinet of the Governor- doing. Inquiry is limited to but thred stock), i mand rate on London is 2/8). The 3 days' 'played 16 games of which 14 were wan; oase may take one lady free. Uniform must be
ring, and feil to a Parsee youth.
PRINCE HASSAN AT MACAO,
(From a Correspondent.)
General, but that it was necessary to wait forvit certain changes that would take place when another official went on leave.
Later, the Opinion (25th ult,) says: "Accord- Ing to a letter received from France, M. Har doain will be back among us about the end of April 1905. But it is asserted that he will not return as chef de cabinet."
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THE "SISHAN'S" ESCAPE.
Macao, tath December. Instead of proceeding to Macan from Hong. kong by the is. Heungshan on Saturday last, as previously arranged, H.R.E. Prince Hassan, elected to make the trip by a specially charter-
The experience of the Sishan, which at- ed steam-launch. He accordingly hired the tempted to get into Port Arthur is proof that Lee Fat and arrived by her at half-past six the Japanese have not relaxed their vigilance o'clock on Saturday evening. His Highness and that under normal conditions the task will travels incognito. By courtesy of the Harbour be attended by a considerable amount of risk Master, Capt. Leitio Xavier, the Government and difficulty. Off Liaotiskan she fell in with launch Corvo was placed at the disposal of the the Hongkong Mars and the auxiliary cruiser distinguished visitor during his stay here. On at once signailed to a destroyer that was laying the arrival of the Lee Fat she was met, at the off the land whilst she subjected the Bishan to entrance to Praia Grande Bay, by the Corvo, a closer scrutiny. The captain of the latter Mons. Jacques Deveria (of the Lappa Customs seeing it was impossible to proceed, altered his rervice) being aboard to welcome the Prince to coarse and steered away for Newchwang and Macao. The Colonial Secretary (Dr. A. P.
anchored fifteen miles below the lightsbip. She Lello) was present at the wharf upon the left the same evening to make another essay, Prince's landing, and accorded to the latter, on
and on the following morning found the Hong behalf of the Governor, His Excellency's wel-
kong Maru again in close attendance on her. come to the Egyptian Prince. Owing to both This time she was ordered to stop, and two hotels being crowded out of accommodation Japanese officers came aboard and at once had by the very large number of visitors who had the cover of the hatches removed, at the come over for the festivals, the Prince had his same time asking the reason of the ship's quarters on board the Lee Far, a little dingy speedy return. On the answer being given carrying the tricolor lying alongside the launch that Newchwang was froren up, the officers to convey the gentleman to and fro. In the politely reminded them that they were within evening of Saturday Prince Hassan visited the the war zone. After a search lasting three Bazaar and open-air fête held at St. Paul's hours the vessel was released and steamed to where his liberality in a charitable cause had Chefoo, the cruiser following her into that port acope for play. On Sunday, in the forenoon, and signalling to the Japanese Consulate there. he left his cards at. Government House, and During her stoppage the crew of the Sishan paid similar compliment to the Secretary Ge
saw two battleships, three croisers, and several neral and to the Harbour Master, Later in torpedo-boats on patrol, but there was no sound the day a picnic was organized and the occa
of any firing going on. Seeing the persistency sion was availed of for a visit to the famous she showed, and the nature of her cargo, Chinese garden in Chinshan. The party pro principally foodstuffs, the Japanese seem to cended to the spot by water, the Government
have acted very leniently, says the M. C. D. launch being kindly lent for the purpose. Nu- News, but their actions show that thaix merous other places were visited, the sights suspicions were not altogether allayed and she pleasing His Highness very much. The relie will dagbilana the wauspect list The Mtumination
at night were also witnessed was stopped the same day as the The princely visitor expressed himself as highly than and underwent a similar ordeal, but pleased with all he had seen in this ancient city.
her detention was a short one.
Prince Hassan leaves Macao to-night on board the Les Fat on a round trip to the West River parts via Hongkong and Canten.-- 11-is |-- tiondolo that Mt. Deveria will accompany H.R.H. up the river and back. The Prince returns kone by the next German mail.
CUSTOMS DECENNIAL.
REPORTS.
SEAMEN AND 'CONTRABAND.
CASE OF THE "AGINCOURT."
At the Guildhall, on the 7th alt., Mr. Tom Lloyd, trading as T. Lloyd and Co., ship owners, of Leadenhall-street, appeared before Mr. Alderman Smallman in answer to two
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Union Insurance... Hongkong Hotels
Green Island Cements
...5705
* 142 +++ 30
At a meeting held at Headquarters on the 7th Inst. it was decided to give a Volunteer dauce next month, if a sufficient number of subscri- bers could be got together to make it a success.
January, 1995. Each subscriber and guest This is equal to 40 worn. The names of those members willing to subscribe should be sent, with the probabla number of guests, to Headquarters not later, than the 19th inst.
rate from Hongkong bas falien to 214 Con- | lost and one drawn. sols £85.
points for, and 12 against. Wharves. Business was done in Shanghai and Hongkew Wharf shares before it was known In all others sellers predominate at the fol- that part of the wharfing had fallen in, at Tis. SEVERAL boxes of cartridges and 549 shells lowing quotations:-
16 plus new issue at par or an equivalent of for the Russians at Port Arthur were discover- Tha. 139 for 'old'; afterwards the quotationed by the railway authorities in a cargo of hags tumbled to Tis. 1324 for 'new' and affected of beans being brought down by Chinese from time shares even more quickly. December Hsinmintun to Chinwangtao. sales were made at Tis. 167, Tis, 155, Tla, 1521, Tia, 151, but subsequently recovered to Tls. 154, all plus new issue shares. The March rate fell from Tis. 170 to Tis. 135. p.n.ig but to-day a stronger feeling exists and shares are wanted at quotations.
Hongkong Banke ..... Hoogkang Docks... Farnhams Indo-Chinas ... China Sugars
42
44
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...$717t ..... 218 ...Tls. 172 HI ... 130 ... 131
HK, C. & Macao Steamboats 281 Luzons
19 Forward inquiry in restricted to Indo-Chinas alone; business is reported at $134 April and $137 June. For cash shares buyers offer $129. The reported subsidence of the wharf in Tung-ka-deo, by which the Hongkew Wharf Co. suffered damage, is believed to involve loss considerably less than at first reported. It is learnt from well informed source that only the embankment was carried away and the structures reported to be damaged are of character that could be replaced at compara. tively little expense.
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Straits advices to band by the mail"statė that the reported arrangement as to the Seles, sing Company taking over and treating the tailings at Punjom, appears to have fallen. through. The quantity of tailings on the run jom property (belonging to the Punjom Mining Co, in fig.) is estimated at between eight to twelve thousand tons,
16th inst.
3 p.m.
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DR. F. H. Hall-Wright last here on Thursday, per the Kum Sang for Calcutta, en route to South Africa where he has obtained an appointment at the mines in connection with the immigra- tion of Chinese native labour.
AN Indian, living in one of the matsheds Supreme Court, in Des Voeux Rond, was at erected by the side of the buildings for the new tacked by pingue and has succumbed to the disease. This is the gogli case since the be ginning of the year.
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MR. Marshall 1. Wilder is now in town and remains, at the Hongkong Hotel until the 21st inst, when he proceeds on his journey around the world. It is needless, of course, to intra-s duce such a widely known entertainer who bas delighted so many persons of note in the past few years. He has met most people worth meeting, and is now on pleasure bent his itinerary including Indla, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, Italy, France and England, after which he pro ceeds to his home in New York which he expects to reach in July next. Asked whether Mr. Wilder said he really didn't know it was be would entertain the people of Hongkong a case of first come, first served. Perhaps some one can prevail upon him to provide an evening's amusement.
Souttarbest
Shipping to Indo-Chinas no cash transac- tions have been reported. For December is have been made at Tis, 91, Th. 91, Tis. Match shares have been placed at Tis. 92,93, 92,921, Tls. 93,921, Tis. 92 and Tis. git Tis. 938,941,943, Tis. 94,948. Tis. 95, Tl. 943.94. April at Tis. 95. The London rate has advanc ed to 12. Hongkong quotes a strong market at $129. Shells are wanted at £1.4}--
Docks. Farnham, Boyd and Co.:: The bearish proclivities of a certain section of our WHEN Chang Chen Hsnen was about to leave
A CURIOUSLY amusing case come on before operators have been most marked this week Peking, he was authorised to confer special Mr. F. A. Hazeland, at the Magistracy, yes and the N-G. D. News was prompted to dis-official titles and tanks upon competent repre terday, in which a Mahommedan charged cuss the London scheme in a leading article on sentatives of merchants in the China ports and another with using abusive language, the. the subject, but not much harm was done for in the Straits Settlements, in the hope of giving cause of the trouble arising out of the the market is full of buyers at the close. Cash them some encouragement, says a native exchange of hour in the service at the mosque. transactions are reported at Tls. 176,175 and change.
It appeared that the complainant arrived 175. For the end of the month business is
after the service had begun, and so he remon- reported at Tls. 177,176,173, Tis, 176),176, Tis. SIR Ernest Salow bas written to the Waiwupustrated with the master of ceremonies" for *175,174, 'El, 174,173 Tis. 175.177.178,177,176b, that he will proceed to Southern China to beginning so early, and before he had arrived, Tis. 1771,178,177 176), Tls. 177],177, TIs inquire into commercial afirs and that the "You are not the son of a Prince," said the 176,175, Tls. 176, Tls. 1743,175, Tls. 174.175,- | Waiwupu will wire for the due p otection of defendant, "and I cannot keep three hundred 174,1749,174,174), Tis. 1731,174) January the Viceroys and governors of the provinces he people waiting for you." And this was the. Tls. 175,1741 174, Tla. 178,179, Tis. 179.178, had acceded to.-Sinwanpas. sales are published at Tie. 178,177, Tls. 174. will go through which request the Waiwupp casus belll. Mr. E. J. Grist, of Messrs. Wilkin- son and Grist, appeared for the complainant, Tis. 176,175, Tis. 176. For March. business
and Mr. John Hastings for the defendant. His has been done at Tis. 181, Tls. 1814,180, Tls,
Worship, however, said that he seed not call, 180,179. Tls, 178, Tis. 183,1833, Tis. 183, Tis.
upon either of the legal gentlemen for any 1824,182, Tis. 181, 180. April at The 182,
pleadings, os he did not consider any case had At these rates there are strong byen.
been proved against the defendant of "using Lands,.-Shanghais hays and attention from
language likely to provoke a breach of the buyers at Tis per
peace," and dismissed the summque,
Business in all the more important stocks, cally at a complete standstill. This stagnant not to speak of investment concerns, is practi- condition has been brought about by the state of demoralization in Shanghai caused by the serious slump in Fambama and Langkais, Hongkong has a relative interest in the former stock, and the forthcoming settlement is well. nigh napping the available resources of those who were inadvisedly led into buying at rates like Tis. 190 and over for this month, Private,
Twos have been purchased at Telegraphic advices from the Northern settles 25. No business has been done in the ment makes the quotation Tls. 160, although other stocks. locally shares are quoted at Tis. 61 sellers. The drop in Langkots of pretty nearly Tis. 25 a share is distressing and might well justify the nervousness at present displayed in the park
striviel character of the damage sustained by the subsidence in Tung-ka-doo is confirmed by letters received by the mail this morning, The estimated damaged at an outside Agure is put down at about Tis. 30,000.
At the Association meeting this afternoon
Tons of
Sugare. Peraks bave not been mentioned. Mining The result of the first month's crushings of the Weihaiwashed, 87 unce
out DI gold and 59 of silver were extracted, and from concentrates 79 of gold and 468 oz. of silver. Shares have changed hands at $23, Sazg and $23 for cash and at S22) and $12 for December. Raubs are wanted at $5,
AFTER serving 4 montla and 3 days behind the walls of grim Bilib d, Fred. L. Dorr and Edward, F. O'Brien, the proprietor and editor, respectively, of the Manila Freedom, who have been serving sentence for libel on Commis sloner, Legarda, have been liberated by the authority of President Roosevelt.
A CERTAIN foreign minister has arrived at Yuan Shih-kai on behalf of Sir Robert Hart to get the salt and opium taxes placed under his (the LG's) control. However, the details of the scheme are not known to outsilere. It is also believed that Viceroy Yuan Shih-kai will not agree with the view yet:
WHAT is understood to be the last performanc of bompany, was given on Saturday. night, at the City Hall. The piece went well, though at times a slight loss of memory of their parts were evinced by some of the members, but they were very venial · faults, and were Indulgently passed over by the ap preciative audience. Zurcher's "quips, of
summonses taken out by two scamen of the local quotations for the week closedasfollows hands at Tis. 291,290. For December business been estimated at a very much smaller figure to be good and true," being exceptionally
Hongkong Banks .... ......$715 £7.10 Union Insurances... China Traders Cantons... Hongkong Fires
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... 228 9.
17 9.
21789. 114.
Tobaccos.--Sumatras have changed hands at Tls. 65 cash. Langkats bave changed is reported at Tis. 295,293, Tls. 390, Tis, 290, 287,290. January at Tls. 290. For March, sales have been made at Tis. 308, Tia, 307 306,305, Tis. 3021,305,304, Tis. 305, Tls, 303 3011.
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.
Selling,
THE damage done at the Yaumati fire bas now than was at first thought, the total loss being covered by an insurance for $2,500 in the Hung Oo insurance Company. Much credit is due to a large contingent of Russians from the internment camp above who lent valuable assistance in subduing the flames.
which he had some new and 'original ones, tickled his audience, while the singing through.: our was admirable, the quartette "You swear well rendered. More life and feeling in- fused in "Queen of my heart" would have made at a little more realistic, and a little less like a drawing-room ballad. The dancing, in the ball room scene, was capitally arranged, the pas seules being especially attractive. Nearly all the ladies were favoured with handsome floral trophies, and in all ways the performance was another distinct success.
Agincourt claiming wages. The case for the men was that they signed on for a voyage not We have received the following communica- exceeding two years. It commenced from Barry Dock, was to proceed to Hongkong, tion from the Statistical Department of the thereafter trading at ports in rotation, and Chinese Imperial Customs-
The Some ten years ago the Imperial Customs to end in the home trade limits.
cargo was Welsh coal. The voyage proce issued a volume of Decennial Reports covering eded without incident until they got 10 the period 1883 to 1891, reviewing the trade at each port during the ten years period and Singapore, when they took in bunker coal, While coaling the first officer mentioned giving a general statistical and descriptive ac-
to one of the men that they were not proceed. count of the district served by each port. This issue is now out of print, but within a few days ing to Hongkong, but Nagasaki, and this re- will appear the first volume of the second issue port spreading all over the ship, a deputation of the Decennial Reports covering the period saw the captain, and declined to proceed on the voyage to a Japanese port with contraband, 1891 to 1901, and including the Northern and
since they had not been offered additional pay Yangize posts, beginning with Newchwang and for taking war risks, and for which they had anding with Soochow
not signed on. Negotiations followed, but the The first issue contained contributions from
men remained obdurate, and a Chinese crew 23 Chinese ports with 694 pages of text and
was requisitioned. The men were left at 48 maps and diagrams. The forthcoming Singapore and paid two dollars a week, the volume will contain contributions from 14 ports of North and Mid-China, with 557 pages of text captain promising to pick them up on his way and 34 maps and diagrams; and South China back. After five weeks the pay ceased, it tast has been issued. It states that: at the 30 day>' sighi San Francisco & New York 474 that the principal aim of the measure is the on that basis, The rule provides for Anglad."
being alleged that the vessel had become a total wreck at Hainan Island. The men con tended that as the vessel was last between Singapore and Nagasaki, out of the ordinary
from Hangchow to Yatung will be described in a second volume of equal size, to appear next year. The book will 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,
course of the voyage, the owners' contention was no answer to the claim. Since this am. mons was served, the men had been served The first volume will be sold at $12 in paper criminal conspiracy. The Alderman adjourned with another at the instance of the owners for uncut edges, and ad after the 17th December the hearing of the claim pending the hearing at Shanghai from Kelly and Walsh, Ltd., and of the conspiracy summons. -
at $15 bound in ball-basil
Max Noessler & Co.
An early copy will be sent for review.
UNRECORDED incidenT IN HONGKONG.
COMMERCIAL.
YARN MARKET.
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TIB. 163 ...$148 m.
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London-Bank T.Të impunimu....1/11-1/16 | THE well-informed in Chefoo, says the N. C.
Do. demandi
.......1111† | D. New, understand that some of the pretend. Do.
11/11 5/16 | ed bluejackets who came to the port in the 2.43 Raisteropuy succeeded in escaping there, and 46 have gone south to meet the Baltic squadron, 1.96 whose present intention is said to be to make 1437 the Pescadores their base and coaling station, ....143) | getting their supplies from Kelung.
21+ ..941 Nominal THE proposals of the Japanese Government for .......**5
the imposition of a duty on imported rice has called forth opposition from all sides, and 1/11 7/16 seems to be genuinely unpopular. The reason muni aight L/19/16 of the proposal as given by the Government is
4 months' bigla L/C
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A RULE under the Castoma Enactment, recent. ly made by the Resident, fixes the rate of duty payable on gold exported from Pahang. Five per cent. ad valorem is the duty always charged hitherto, but this has been reduced to a per cent. for the years 1904 and 1905. For the purpose of calculating duty, the value of gold, other than that obtained by the cyanide pro- cess, is taken at £4 sterling an ounce, the con- version into dollars being made at the current rate of exchange. Cyanide gold is assumed to be worth an ounce, and the duty is levied
justment on production of Bank certificates shewing the actual amount realised by sale of any, given consignment of gold if the sale: value per ounce is less or more than the rates: On the evening of the 5th inst., the end of fixed as stated above, a refund is made or the Messrs Jardine, Matheson and Co.'s Tung-ka- be. Gold won by persons who have paid a additional duty is collected, as the case may doo wharf, at Shanghai, was carried away by a subsidence. The foundations of the whart commutation fee under the Mining Enactment, have been noticed to be giving way for some is exempt from duty-Stralis Times. \. time_past and preparations wore being made to effect repairs when the subsidence occurred; fortunately there was no person or cargo on the wharf at the time.
protection of the agricultural industry of the to days' sight Sydney and Melbourne 1/11 11/15 Empire rather than to obtain additional re 3 months sight,
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EWO COTTON MILLS. The report of the Ewo Colton Spinning and Weaving Co. for the year ended goth October 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 higher level established was maintained until August, sup- ported chiefly by heavy demand for export
sold at a proft for the first six months, caused by the shortage in the American crop. Notwithstanding this, the mill production was when owing to the outbreak of hostilities To-day's qu gatrons are as foliow 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 last year, amounts to Tis. "12,844.76, which it is proposed to carry forward to next account,
4 months' sight Franci .......................................2.451
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FREIGHT.
Although not many settlements are on record for the week since the and inst., this does not show that there has been a falling off in the
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1,380/1,300 THE Nippon contradicts a report to the effect that the strength of the Russians defending Port Arthor at present is about 8,coo, and states that from the result of the general assault com- menced on the 26th ultimo, it has been ascertained that the forces at Port Arthur are about 15,000. The total Russian casualties since the commencement of the investment are estimated by the Japanese at between five and six thousand in killed and wounded.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
rates of freight. As a matter of fact, shipowners THE Yokohama Quarantine Station's isolation appear rather to favour a Fabian policy just at hospital was burnt down on the 26th ult. the moment in view of the possibilities impend
ing in consequence of the political situation! THE Japanese Government has ordered from Instead of entering into any engagements they would sooner be prepared to take the best. Krupps' 66 guns deliverable in ten months, advantage any special condition that may momentarily arise as a result of the times. It is
In their report, dated 16th instant, Messrs. CAPT. CASEY OF THE "CHUKONG." Cawasjes, Pallanjee & Co. write:-Since the isaus of our last circular dated the zad instant, The following item, taken from the Manila our Yarn Market during the earlier part of the American, of za ult., does not appear to bave fortnight under review showed signs of weak. been recorded in the tocal press
noes and prices dropped from fifty cents to a Captain Andrew Casey, lato Admiral of the dollar per bals, and a very small business was Inter-Island Transport Fleet, has performed reported only for actual requirements latterly Anuther heroic icat. This time he saved the the telegraphic advices of a heavy fall in the lives of an old gentleman, bis three children prices of Raw Colton in America, coupled with a And Chinese servant from instant death beneath weak marketin Bombay, and a steady rise in the the wheels of an electric car in Hongkong. rates of Exchange made importers hasty sellers The incident happened on the 9th inst, the and accepted the prices which were about $z to King's Birthday. Mr. Nunes, who is an em- 5 below the last Mail's quotations, and even at
CONNECTION by wireless telegraphy has been ployee of the French Mail Line, took his thren this decline in rates the Chinese dealers are pot children for their first ride on the new street purchasing freely only in the hope of a further true that the Northern porte are closed to busiestablished between Bangkok and Kohalchang cars. When the car stopped opposite the decline in the pear future if the rates of Ex news, but inquiry for Japan fully compensates for some weeks, Athletic Club Grounds on East Queen's Road, change further improves. Sales of only four for that direction. Coal freights maintain the Mr. Nunes got off on his wrong side of the car, chops are reported in No. 20. at a decline of paying $2.30 rate per ton, two vessels having which placed bim in front of a car approaching $2 to $5 per bale, and even at this decline this been booked at the rate Moji and Kuchinotru from the other direction and which could not count is difficult of sale. No. 16. are not fato Hongkong, respectively. Business has been be seen on account of there being a sharp quired for, only one thread was sold at a decline closed Saigon 16 Manila and to Hongkong, curve at this point, also a steep grade which of $2. A moderate business was reported in rice loading, of the respective rates of 30 and
pakes it necessary for the cars to approach this No. 133. at a concession of $1 to $4 per bale. 15 cents per picul. particular place at nearly full speed. Mr. Nunes Prices of No, tor. also show a decline of $1 to had just succeeded in landing his children $4 per bale with a limited business parting. when the approaching car hove lo sight only a few yards away. The close proximity of the car apparently froze the old gentleman to the spot, at least he was unable to more. Captain
Messrs. Wheelock & Co. write in their report Only one thread of No. 8r. changed bands at of 8th inst. as follows;-Bince last writing a lull, current rate. No sales are reported in No. 6s, has set in our Homeward Freight Market sod The market closes weak. Sales during the past! cargo offering to Europe has slightly fallen off fortnight comprise of about 100 bales of No. 8 which was only to be expected considering that
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Tue Samson, with Mr. Lawton of the Daily Telegraph on board, left Chefoo on the 6th on
secret errand,
MR. Archibald Little has succeeded in getting #mining concession at Klangpeh-ting in Chungking of Szechuan,
A Tokio wire of gth inst, says that the strength! of the besieged is now believed to be between, six and seven thousand.
CONBUL General McWade has been giving hie opinion on affairs Chiness. He is reported as having stated that rebellion is rife through all parts of China contiguous to Canton. "Bribery and sper, unblushing corruption masquerade as Government powers, and conditions have reached the limit of rottenness and national disgrace. Purchased official positions and sys tematic extortion as the sequel are working our their natural results."
THE Foochow Echo of the 3rd Inst. notes the there of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, arrival of Mr. C. H. Balfour, the new agent with Mrs. Balfour, and notes the departure of the interim agent, Mr. Mcarthur, with the very best wishes of everyone attending him." There is also a very pleasant account of the marriage on the 1st of Dr. Er C. Davenport and Miles 144 Chambers,
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In the early hours of on Wednesday, a money,, changer living in Queen's Road, West, was awakened by mysterious sounds in his room. By the light of a small lamp be discovered a Chinaman making desperate, efforts to open his safe, with sundry big keys, and it was this noise that woke him. Remembering that be. had some $300 in notes, besides a quantity of specie in his safe and not being particularly. anxious to lose it to a burglar, he hopped out of bed, and grabbed the would-be robber, and shouted lustily for assistance. An Indian con, stable, on duty not far off, hearing the crice, immediately repaired to the scene to render. "first aid," and to him the culprit was handed. oyer, and by him taken to No. 7 Police Station, and placed in the lock-up for the remaining hours of darkness. Early in the morning In- spector Collett, of No. Station, viewed the man in the cell, and discovered that he had been sent to perpetual bacishment in October, 1903, and thus there was another charge against him-of returning from banishment. When placed before Mr. F. A. Hazeland at the Magistracy, the man was sentenced to ta months' hard labourand six hours in the stocks, His Worship said that that would cover, boil charges, as he did not actually manage to steal upon completion of his term of imprisonment; anything, and re-banishment would follow
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