TELEGRAMS.
[Reuters.]
The Supplementary Baltio Squadron.
LONDON, 12th January. Admiral Botrovosky's squadron has entered the Canal.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 1905.
NAVAL NOTES.
TURE TOPICS:
H.M.S. Oreus, (with the Rear-Admiral on
To the great disappointment of a large ga- board) and H.M.S. Vengeance left Mirs Day thering of interested spectators who desired carly this morning, steering an Easterly course to witness the gallops on the last day of send- for a three hours' steam trial at different revoluing in entries for the approaching meeting, tions. The exact teclinical results are not yet 10 hand, but it was evident that the Vengeance gave the most speed for the least revolutions, During the best part of the trial she was six Admiral Skrydloff,
revolutions less than JI.M.S, Ocing and main. tained the same speed. About 2,30 this after Admiral Skrydloff left Vladivostock yester noen both ships entered the harbour with the day for St. Petersburg.
T.B.O. Whiting in their wako, The Ocean made fast to a buoy ahead of the Tamar, but the Vengeance had to content herself with mooring on the off shore side of H.M.S. | Centurion.
The United States. President Roosevelt strongly advocated a special session of Congress for the read. justment of the tariff; but the session is not likely to be before the autumn.
LATER.
"During the last few days I received from the Minister for Public Works. a pamphlet, with illustrations, showing the excellent qual ities of turpentine compared with jarrah.. This will prove of great assistance to me, more especially on account of having the professional opinion expressed by Mr. Davis, M.1.CE ·
To-day's Advertisements.
THEATRE
ROYAL.
IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS' HOME,
GRAND ORCHESTRAL
CONCERT
BY THE BAND
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of
thick, impenetrable fog bang persistently over the course this morning and obscured `n view There are already many large engineering of the operations on the track. Those who, works in contemplation in the East, and where for years past, have been regularly at the rails | very large quantities of piles will be required, Lare by no means unaccustomed to early mist and you can rely on it that I will do my utmost. which generally has the knack of clearing off, | to thoroughly advertise the superior qualities as the sun peeps over the hills. This morning, of New South Wales timbers. The enormous however, the hopes of everyone, including a asset that New South Wales possesses in tim- large circle of ladies, were doomed to disap-bers cannot be exaggerated. The Orient is de- pointment even though at times the fog gavestined to be a great market for timbers of ali promise of rising. It was not until a quarter grades, but in the East it takes time to thor. past eight that it made a final move, but then oughly introduce anything new, the demand for it was too late and the people made off for which when once established, is generally re- II. I. G. M. 8. "Fuerst Bismarck." H.M.S. Vengeance has received orders from breakfast. No times could be taken by myself, garded as of a lasting nature, the Admiralty to be prepared to proceed to but I was fortunate enough to secure a few Malta, and there get ready to pay off and recom-which owners and friends kindly placed at my
(Under the Distinguished Patronage
The New Russian Loan.
mission on the 28th March. This indicates that disposal. There they were able to get by dint The subscription to the new Russian loanne of our best battleships will shortly be leav- of straining their eyes, and also by the aid of has been opened in Berlin and closed im February, at the latest, in order to arrive diately they got away. Let us hope that no ing the Station, as she must get away carly in the "jacks," who signal by shouting imme. mediately, the applications were unusually in the Mediterranean
sea by the stipu- mare such disappointing mornings as that large:
lated time. The Vengeance, it will be re- which greeted us to-day are in store for those membered, only arrived at Hongkong on who desire to get a little insight into form and the 26th of July, 1003, she having done the so on. I heard one fellow from the Peak pass first year of her commission with the Medit an observation as to whether it was worth while erranean Fleet. She will be missed very much waking so early and walking down to stand at from the Station as one of the smartest and the rails and gaze into obscurity. Anyhow the best sporting ships here. it is to be exercise is good if the temper is short, regretted that, she will not be able to fulfil her Race lotteries at the different private clubs football engagements for the Hongkong Shield, may be looked forward to early next week, as owing to the dates, as shown in our column's soon as the official programme that will be in yesterday issue, being too far ahead. We promptly issued by the Clerk of the Course is wish her a pleasant voyage home.
made public.
The British Parliament.
DISSOLUTION PRONABLE.
Parliament will meet on the 14th February, There are persistent reports in Parliamentary circles that there will be a dissolution in March.
RUSSIAN REFUGERS FOR SILANGHAI
as the first move to
The departure of ILM.S. Vengeance for Malta may be taken reducing the strength of the China Fleet, which it was rumoured sometime ago would take place. But beyond sending this ship and per haps another battleship shortly, the China Squadron will remain at its proper strength, particularly with regard to cruisers of high speed.
Shanghai bas received with considerable dis- may the news that a large buddy of refugees from Port Arthur were likely to invade the Settlement in the course of a day or two, and that already the camp on the French side had been placed at the disposition of those who had charge of these unfortunate participants in the memorable siege. On the 9th inst, however, it was reported that M. Chapsal, agent of the "Messageries Maritimes, had made an offer to place at the disposition of tue Russian author- H.M.S. Ocean (fying the Rear-Admiral's ities one of the largest of that company's | Flag), Vengeance, Hogue and Iphigenta have steamers, which would be capable of been performing various drills, etc., at Mirs Bay, bolding several hundreds of the refugees. The weather has been splendid and on Thursday' Should this offer be accepted and the terms a large party of men were landed to work on be agreed upon Shanghai would thereby escape the temporary rifle range, which is being fitted from a visitation which cannot be regarded as for the convenience of the fiect. It is supposed an unmixed blessing, and not wishing to appear before long that the Naval musketry practice inhospitable towards those who have passed will be carried out at this place, which will be through such a terrible experience, it would | far more convenient than Stonecullers Island. appear a boon if they could be at once shipped home in the manner suggested. Temporary
accommodation such as the French camp could afford, could not be otherwise than rough, and the persons interested would no doubt prefer to return to their own country with the least possible delay-Shanghat, Daily Press.
THE N.E. MONSOON.
H.M.S. "HOGUE" ADRIFT.
In a recent issue of the Times of Ceylon appears the following :-.
It is officially announced that Admiral Sir
Edward Hobart Seymour (Commander-in-Chief at Plymouth) will in Febranty next succeed Sir Nowal! Salmon, V.C., as an Admiral of the Fleet. Vice-Admiral Sir Lewis Anthony Henu
mont (formerly Commander-in-Chief on the Australian Station) will succeed Admiral Sey mour, and Rear Admiral Prince Louis of Battenberg (now Director of Naval Intelli- gence) will command the Second Cruiser Squadron,
The first-class twin-screw armoured battle- ship Britannia, 16,350 tons, has been suc The barbour yesterday was extremely chop, cessfully launched at Portsmouth. She is py, and work there had to be done under disregarded by naval experts not only as one tinctly trying circumstances. The sea was
of the largest, but, with her sister-ships, the very bad to-day, but it was not to be compared
inost formidable warship afloat, and one that with that of yesterday. It was
can be relied upon to give a great account of herself if the British Empire should in the near future become involved in a struggle for supremacy. She is of the King Edward class. Five battleships of the same class are under construction. Each ship costs about £1,5 0,000, including guns.
THE ENGLISH MAIL STEAMER
that seems to have suffered most in the way of mooring. She came in, with a slight list to starboard, and was to be moored far out near the entrance to the harbour in the full face of the wind. With the strong, wind and the choppy sea, it was impossible to her
MANEUVRES AND WAR ORGANISATION. to turn about. The tug Goliath was requisi. tioned, and for a long while she seemed as A two years' programme of manœuvres is helpless as the liner. The liner was ultimately laid down to "test the scheme of re-organisa moored, but shortly after she somehow slipped | tion." her moorings and drifted. She had to be
brought back and was, with extreme difficulty, moored again.
TRANSHIPMENT work had to be done under great difficulties. The mail boat could attempt none till 3-30 p.m. in the afternoon--losing six hours of valuable time thereby. The India brought a large quantity of mails, specie, baggage, etc., for transhipincat to the Coromande for the Far East, and these were got on boaul the latter vessel after much trouble.
The India is taking goo tons of coal at this port. She had to delay starting the work till noon to-day, when also she had to be brought to an inner berth.
The india was originally to leave yesterday, and the hour was changed to 5 p.m. to-day. It is not now expected that she will be ready to leave till after midnight.
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MISHAP TO VESSELS.
In 1905, "movements of the fleet in commis.
sion and a few mobilised ships will take place all over the world, in view of hypothetical strained relations with an imaginary Powers."
The enemy in 1995 will be represented by big cruisers, which will start at unknown dates from unknown places,"
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Following are the times:- Mr. Walker's sub, mile, 2.33. Alladin and Cake Walk, 1 mile, 3.33). Mr. Cruickshank's and Mr. Gresson's subs in company, a mile, time for the first quarter was missed; for the other two quarters 1.16, 1.47.
Mr. Peter's sub,mile, 1.56. Mr. Moxon's derby, mile, 41, 1.21, 1.56. Mr. Houston's stable companions (two) un- clipped, mile, 105) finishing rolling.
Mr. White's Bobbery and Hacken Schmidt, į mile, nog). A very good performance, and finishing in fine form.
Bean Cake, 1 mile, last ¦ (?), 1.15}, 1.49}. Sutherland & Co.'s sub. half mile, 1.07.
Mr. Mumford's sub 1 mile, joined by H. E. the Governor's sub. for 1 mile, ( 7 ), 1. 13, (?), 3.26, 3.06, 3.39.. H. E.'s pony covered the mile
ia 2.253.
Mr. Mody's sub., i mile, 36,-( 7 ), 1.46, 2.15. Mr. Moxon's sub,, 2 mile, 46, 1.24, 1.59. Mr. Potts's chestaut, 1 mile, joined by his stable companion (cream) at mile, 36), 1.14, 150, 2.22; the latter's time being 371, 1.131.
1.45.
Note. Whenever the note of interrogation (?) appears in the above, it must be taken to
read that the time for the quarter in each case has been missed.
EARLY BIRD.
TRADE WITH THE EAST.
THE JAPANESE AS-BREAD-EATERS.
DEMAND FOR SUITABLE TIMBER.
The Minister for Agriculture has received the following communication, dated November 11, from Mr. Sutter, Commercial Agent for New South Wales in the East :--
"In one of my previous reports I drew atten. tion to certain depression in consequence of the war, but the magnificent harvest now being gathered is putting a brighter complexion on matters generally. It is reported that the pre- sent is the best harvest in the history of Japan, and proving equal to the forecast made in my report of some little time back.
Despite the war, the imports and exports are steadily increasing, with a marked improve. ment in the importations of wool, wheat, com. pressed fodder, leather, lead, and horses.
"During the month of October I paid atten tion to the forestry of Japan, the paper tree cultivation, and the coal-mining industry, full reports upon which I hope to be able to send at an early date."
COMMERCIAL.
WEEKLY SHARE REPORT.
In their report of 13th inst., Messrs Benjamin, Kelly & Potts write: Owing to the tightness prevailing in monetary circles the market has ruled dull during the period
under notice, but towards the close a much better feeling exists.
Banks, Hongkong and Shanghai Banks were disposed of at $700 during the week, but since the figures of the half-year's working be came known, the market at once strengthened audit, the directors will recommend at the and shares are now steady at $705. Subject to forthcoming meeting a dividend of 1 10 and a bonus of £1 per share, add $1,000,000 to silver reserve fund, wite $200,000 off property account and carry forward about $1,500,000. The London quotation is £71 5/-, Nationals are steady at $38.
Marine Insurances-Unions have improved and have been done at $700 and £6ge, closing firm at the latter rate. Yangtszes are in re- quest at $150 and China Traders at $58. Cantons have sellers at $250.
Fire Insurancer-Hongkong Fires have advanced to $340 and are inquired for. China
Fires have been done and are still in demand at $91.
Shipping-Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboats have been parted with at $27, Indo-Chinas have further weakened and have
changed hands at $123 and $124. Douglas
H. E, the Governor).
TO-NIGHT, (SATURDAY), 14th January, at 9 P.M..
Booking at the ROBINSON PIANO Co., LIMITED. Hongkong, 14th January, 1905.
EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM-
THE
To-day's Advertisement.
OLD ALLEYNIAN DINNER
HE above ANNUAL DINNER will be held at the HONGKONG HOTEL, on WEDNESDAY, the 18th instant, at 7:45 PM.
The Undersigned will receive the names of any Old Alleynians who may wish to attend.
J. P. JORDAN,
Victoria Bulldings.
Hongkong, 14th January, 1905.
Entimations.
YOU WANT.
PROVISIONS
AND
[r28
WINES
.SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (Calling al Timor, Port Darwin and Queens. land Ports, and taking through Cargo to Adelaide, New Zealand, Tasmania, &c.)
THE Steamship
"EMPIRE," Captain Helms, will be despatched as above on WEDNESDAY, the 8th February, at Noon,
This well-known Steamer is specially fitted for Passengers, and has a Refrigerating Cham ber, which ensures the supply of Fresh Provi sions, Ice, etc., throughout the voyage.
This Steamer is installed throughout with the Electric Light,
A Stewardess and a duly qualified Surgeon are carried.
N.B. To assure the additional comfort of passengers the steamers of the Company have
electric fans Gilted in staterooms.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents. Hangkong, 14th January, 1995. [134
"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
S.S. "BENLARIG," FROM ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.
Steamships have been sold and are in further request at $33). In other stocks under this heading there is no business to speak of, and informed that all Goods are being landed
quotations are unchanged.
Refineries.-China Sugars have dropped to S218 at which rate shares are wasted. Luzons are inquired for at the advanced rate of $17.
Mining. Chinese Enginearings have advanc. ed and can be placed at Tls. 74. Orientals. have also improved and are quoted at G$131. Raubs have been dealt in at $33 and close with further inquiries.
Docks, Wharfs and Godowns-Hongkong and Whampoa Docks have been negotiated at $219, $218 and $217, closing firm. Farahams have changed hands at Tis. 1571, Tls, 155 and Tis. 157. Kowloon Wharfs are in request at S1041 for the old and $102 for the new shares. Sales have been effected of Hongkew Wharfs at Tis. 118 (old) and Tls. 175† (new).
Lands, Hotels and Buildings.-Hongkong Lands are without business and are still on offer at $146. The company will pay a final dividend of $6 making $12 per share for the year, Shanghai Lands have been booked at Tis, 117. Hongkong Hotels have depreciated to $142 and are offering. Humphreys Estate can be placed at $124.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby
at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd. whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods unde livered after the 15th instant will be subject to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersigned on or before the 22nd instant, or they will not be recognized.
All broken, chased, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 14th instant, at It A.M. No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 14th January, 1905.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
"HE P. & Q. S. N. Co.'s Steamer
"SIMLA,"
FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND
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STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are Cotton Mills-Hongkong Cottons have been being landed and placed at their risk in the the medium of business at 513. Quotations for Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each the Northern Mills are unaltered.
consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, Cigar Companies.-Sumatras are reported and delivery can be obtained as soon as the sold in Shanghai at Tls, 653.
Miscellaneous-Green Island Cements are weak at 529 after sales at the figure. China Providents have been sold at $92 and Dairy Farms are inquired for at $12. Hall and Holtz have been placed in the North at $24. Watkins are in the market at $9. Langkats have declined to Tis 265 at which price busin-
ess has been transacted.
"With the exception of leather, I look spon the other importations as certain to increase, more especially the wheat, for the duties on flour are now so high, compared with wheat, In 1926, "the supposition will be that war that there is a good profit for four locally has actually broken out some weeks after milled. The Japanese are now rapidly taking the period of strained relations, and the reserve to the consumption of bread. Only recently, squadrons at the home ports will be actually when visiting some of the large manufacturing mobilised, and will proceed under their respec-works, I could not help noticing the quantity tive rear-admirals to reinforce the fleets to of bread eaten by the coolies. This taste has which they have been previously affiliated."
only been cultivated during the last half-year or so, but the poorer classes have not as yet mastered the art of baking. Many of the loayes I noticed were only half-baked but, when Commanders-in-Chief will have to act on
eaten with plenty of sugar, appear to be enjoy-AT the second monthly dinner of the London their own initiative; will concert their plansed by the coolies, and thoroughly relished." A Chamber of Commerce on 14th it, the subject together, and will not be allowed to refer to the much similar taste is also being cultivated in of discussion was "Contraband of War." Mr. Admiralty..
China. I am pleased to state that New South W. Keswick, M.P, presided, and said, by the generally the one asked for. Wales whent is still very highly spoken of and desire of a gentleman who, with regret, was "In my despatches I have mentioned the ing that it would be well for trade generally
unable to be present, he read a letter sugest matter of co'd storage and probable erection at and for neutral interests if the doctrine of Yokohama and Kobe. Owing to the war and contraband were abandoned, and that it should uncertain fiscal policy, the promoters are held-be open in a belligerent to blockade the ports It is not possible to exaggerate the importing back, but in consequence of the very high of enemy against all access. Several dis- ance of having the whole fleet ready fur war in prices for fresh beef and mutton now ruling, it tinguished speakers discussed the point, which the sense of being ready to deal an immediate is looked upon as fairly certain that endeavors found, however, little favour of being carried blow. In the past the mobilisation was defec- will be made to start cooling works early next out.-L. & C. Expresi live, as (1) crews were strange to mobilised year at the places named, also at Nagasaki ships; (2) reserve ships were not kept in perfect Af the latter place I recently had a long con- condition owing to want of men; (3) gunnery versation with the promoter, and feel certain was bad. Henceforth:
that business will eventuale."--
!
combined exercises under the Mediterranean Nomally, the Atlantic Fleet will carry out
Commander-in-Chief twice a year, and once a year under the new Channel Fleet Commander.
The 1.1, steamer Uls and the H. M. S.in-Chief Hogue, which were in harbour yesterday, broke their moorings in the heavy squall and were drifting; but with the assistance of the Pilot, and the harbour tug, they were soon secured and brought to their berths.
Among the casualties in port yesterday were three huge lighters, laden with coal, which were swamped and sunk.
THE WEATHER,
The following report is from Mr. J. 1. Plum- mer, Chief Assistant of the Hongkong Obser- vatory →→
On the 14th at 11.35 am. The barometer has risen slightly in China and in the Philippines and has fallen considerably in -Japan and over the Pacific.
Gradients are increasing upon the eastern coast of China and fresh NE. monsoon may be expected in the Formosa Channel and, to the Borthward of it. On the southern coast the gradients are slighter and light variable winds may be expected in the northern part of the China Sea.
L
Forecast-Light E. winds, cloudy, some drizzling rain.
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RAPID MOBILISATION,
(1) Fighting ships in the Fleet Reserve will;
have a number of officers and two-fifths war crew, including all the more skilled ratings.
"Like Kobe and-Yokohama, Nagasaki is a very busy port, most of the American shipping from Manila via, Honolulu calling there for coal, also the transports, this latter service being
(2) Each ship will periodically go to sea to likely to coutinuo for a long time yet. The
test machinery and gunnery.
(3) Reserve ships will be grouped homoge- neously, according to their war destina- tion.
Japanese are destined to be a great shipbuild- ing people. There is already marked activity, and a demand for suitable timbers to take the
To-day's Advertisement,
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE, NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN.
STEAM FOR SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, HIOGO AND
YOKOHAMATNE
place of American redwood and pine; also cabi: THE Imperial German Mail Steamship (4) Each group will be under a flag-officer, net woods, decking, etc "
who will command in war, and will be
"ZIETEN,"
"When samples are sent for all timbers, it. Capt. F. von Binzer, dus here with the outward held personally responsible for the fight is of the utmost importance that they should German Mail about THURSDAY, 4.M., will ing efficiency of his command.
be of average size for stock timbers: small leave for the above places about 12/24 hours
· after arrival -13 gennemg
́(5) A margin of men to be maintained at hand samples are deemed useless. There is | NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. ·
home sufficient to commission an omer-also a demand, an active one, for mine props, gency squadron without interfering with 6ft. and 7ft long by 310., 4in, and 6in., at the the routins of the fleet.
small end. Flease have a few samples of each Įsize sent me to Kabė,
These changes,mark an immense advance.
For further Particulars, apply to
. MELCHERS & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 14th January, 1905,
HA
Goods are landed. This vessel brings on Cargo ?—
From London, &c, ex S.S. Britannia. From Calcutta, ex S.S. Borneo. From Persian Gulf, &c., ex B. 1. S. N. and
B. & P. S. N. Co.'s Steamers. Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary before
5 P.M., TO-DAY
Goods not cleared by the 21st instant, at 4 P.M., will be subject to rent
No Fire Insurance' will be effected by me in any case whatever.
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignees' and the Company's representative al aa appointed hour.
days of the steamer's arrival here after which All claims must be presented within ten
have left the Godowns. date they cannot be recognised,
No claims will be admitted after the goods
E. A. HEWETT,
Superintendent.
Hongkong, 14th January, 1905.
越
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
be
Petting by Public Auction Sale,
DARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS of
held on MONDAY, the 23rd day of January, 1995, at 3 P.M., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of One Lot of CROWN LAND at Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a CROWN RENT to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of
No. of Sale
75 years.
Registry No.
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IN
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