TELEGRAMS.
[Reuters.].
The War.
RUSSIAN CASUALTIES AND JAPANESE PRISONERS.
THE
TANJONG PAGAR DOCKS.
THE RECONSTRUCTION SCHEME.
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1905.
The Colonial Secretary has courteously fur warded a copy of the report "on the proposed reconstruction of wharves and extension of dock accommodation by Messrs. Coode Son and Matheweard Mr. 1. R. Nicholson." It is accompanied by a plan with the construction and alterations shown in red, and this indicates
LONDON, 1st February The Telegraph's Tokio correspondent wires that the Russian casualties between the 25th and 29th January are now estimat-graphically the extent of the proposed works ed at from 36,000 to 42,000, the Japanese at 7,000.
General Sakhatoff estimates the Japanese prisoners at over three hundred.
[It will be seen from the Consular telegram printed elsewhere in this issue that the Russian casualties are greatly exaggerated.-Ed., HKT)
The St. Petersburg Strikes.
TSAR TO RECEIVE DEPUTATION.
The St. Petersburg police yesterday sur prised a meeting of strikers in a tavern; the police fired, wounding four of the strikers, and killing a giri.
Later.
The Tsar to-day receives a deputation of workmen at Tsarskoe Selo; General Prince Sviatopolk-Mirsky, Minister of the Interior, has finally resigned.
Except at Warsaw, where there is still con- siderable ferment, the Russian provinces scem generally settling down.
THREE HOUSES ABLAZE
to which the text refers.
Mr. Matthews was consulted on February 29 to consider and report on Mr. Nicholson's re- commendations. The latter gentleman went home in June and had frequent consultations with Goode Son and Matthews.
EXISTING FACILITIES AT TANJONG PAGAR.
Speaking of the disadvantages attending the use of timber in the existing wharf, the report says
The teredo, a marine worm, being extremely active in these waters, structures of timber are considerably and rapidly effected thereby; in fact, works of this description, cannot under any circumstances, be considered as of a dar able or satisfactory character, having regard: to the prevailing conditions. As an indication of the activity of worm action at Tanjong Pagar, we may observe that it has recently been found necessary to renew a section of the wharf which was rebuilt only four years ago. Timbers which are reputed to resist worm action, under ordinary conditions, have been tried at Singa pore, but not with satisfactory results, piling, of such material, being riddled by the worm, to a depth of some inches, after a period of im- mersion of from six to seven years. Creosole and other preservatives, which are effective under some conditions, do not afford any appreciable protection, or add materially to the durability of timber structures, where the worm is so active as at Singapore.
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And it points out that during eleven years the cost of repairs, exclusive of extensions, is £56,753, of which £13,247 was spent in 19031 when specially heavy renewals were necessary, A wharf with a wooden floor, where trucking is done, is a source of double expense from rapidity of wear and increased labour in truck.
IRREGULAR FACE LINE.
The irregular face line, it is pointed out, is disadvantageous in the days of modern large steamers and large cargoes. The present depth alongside the wharves at L. W. O. S. T. is thus shown.
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iranshipment of cargo, improved coaling facili-any future time it is found necessary to erect a ties, and additional storage for cargo in close bridge, the walls at the entrance have been proximity to the whorves, or having easy access designed of sufficient strength to carry it.” thereto. To meet these requirements it is pro- 33. The walls of the Dock would be con posed to construci a new Wet Dock, in the structed of concrete-in-mass. They have been Lapeon southward of Keppel Road, and to re-designed of ample strength, and would be build the prosent Main and Borneo Wharves, furnished with a granite coping throughout, an improved and permanent lines; having deep and also with suitable hard wood fenders with water barthage alongside.
easily renewable face pieces. Tron ladders are likewise included, placed at convenient DRAUGHT OF VESSELS TO BE PROVIDED FOR,
The maximum draught of vessels through distances. An ample number of cast steel the Suez Canal is now 26ft 3in. It is anti-mooring bollards are allowed for, to be fixed cipated that a year hence it will be raised to along the copings. 27ft. soin, and in 3 years hence to z9ft. Gin, There can be no doubt that in the near future the draught of large vessels will be consider. |,ably increased. Shipbuilders have been hitherto limited in this respect by the accommodation afforted by the existing docks. Where new Docks are in course of construction, provision is being made for vessels of greater draught, The Northern Railway of America has now two vessels in the China trade with a load draught of 33ft.
30FT, AT WET DUCK: 33FT. AT MAIN WILARF. It is recommended that the minimum depth alongside any of the proposed wharves and quays shall be 3oft. (with foundations carried down, that subsequent dredging may give 33ft.) in the wet dock and 33it, at L. W. O: S. T. alongside, the reconstructed main wharf,
PROPOSED LAGOON WET.NOCK. 26. The site lying between the Main Wharf and Keppel Road is undoubtedly the mast central and advantageous position forquay and wharf extensions. Being contiguous to the Main Wharl, it lends itself to the quick inter change of transhipment cargoes and for coal discharging.
Humphreys Estate have been in strong de mand and have changed hands at $13.
Cotton Mills-Ewos have been parted with at Tis. 23-
Cigar Companies-Sumatras can be placed
at Tis, 67.
To-day's Advertisement.
FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF
HONGKONG.
A. R. LOWE
Secretary.
Miscellaneous.--Green Island. Cements con. tinue weak at $181, and China Borneos are
OTICE is hereby given that FIRE easier at 515. William Powells have been done NOTI
INSURANCE OFFICES will be at $12. Ices are in request at $245. 11 is proposed to pay a dividend of $13 per share, CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Busi placed $25,000 to Reserve and carry forwardness. TO-MORROW (ATURDAY) and 55.356.77, In Shanghai, sales have been effect. MONDAY, the 4th and 6th inst, respectively.
By Order, ed of Pulps at Tls. 155, Gas at Tis. 105, Horse Bazaars at Tis. 88, China Flours at Tls. 74 and 34. A distance of 35 feet is proposed he. Hall and Holts at Saz. The Shanghai Pulp and Paper Company, Limited, has declared a tween the quay line and the face of the godowns, final dividend of Tis. 8, making Tis. 24 for the The surface would be formed of concrete, laid past year. Langkats have considerably hard- on well packed hard filling; the concrete sened and have been bought at Tis. 277. not to be laid until the filling has become thoroughly consolidated. Although there is an objection to the use of concrete for this pur pose, in consequence of its liability to crack and to form inequalities in its surface through settlement, it is believed, on the whole, to be the best material which can be used for the
Purpose, in this particular case. Wood, laid on the ground, would soon deteriorate from the attacks of white ants, and granite paving would not provide a sufficiently smooth surface for hand trucking, which must be provided for at Tanjong Pagar.
THE GODOWNS.
The godowns on the North and West Quays would be used chiefly for storage purposes They would be 200 ft by 100 ft. The tran- shipment godowns on the south and east would be 200 ft by 50 ft. Built of greater strength than the existing ones-floors of concrete; more light and facilities for loading into rail. way wagons and carts at the back. Total floor space 315,000 sq ft; storage accommodation 75,000.
4 RAILWAVE.
Two lines of railway along the quay in front of the godowns, connecting at convenient in- tervals with other lines at the back. Each set of lines to be provided with crossing loops. The whole to be connected with the Govern-
27. It will be noted that the site of the Dock necessitates the putting back of Keppel Road, in order to form a. Basin of sufficient width. The proposed diversion of this road is shown on the plan, and its adoption allows sufficient space for a Dack of 6ooft. in width, and for the formation of an area of 400 ft. wide, between the north quay of the Dock and the diverted road, which would be availablement Railway. for quay space, godowns, roads, railways and These last named are highly coal storage. important accessories for the convenient work ing of the trade in connection with the Dock, and although we believe the space as proposed will be found adequate, it cannot be regarded as excessive, Convenient approaches to the dock would be arranged along the new road.
The estimates include the proposed road diversion, together with the tramways, feeder cables, gas pipes, lamps, etc., in connection therewith.
Jardine's.............. 318ft
28. In order to afford sufficient space for 437 Projecting Wharf ...
godowas, offices, etc., and a suitable road at Main Wharf 7,650ft 1,050ft 445 450ft the back thereof, we have shown on the plan a Sheers Wharf
183ft
IN QUEEN'S BOD, CENTRAL. Shortly after 6.30 pm. yesterday fire broke out on the second storey of No. 97 Queen's Road, Central, the residence of Chen Yuk Cheung, of the Nam Loong firin, which has a shop on the ground floor, The house is situated on the south-western side of the Central Market. The fire appeared to burst out very suddenly, and spreading to the adjoining houses, on each side, the upper storeys were soon one sheet of flame, and the Colonial Horel was in imminent dangering over an uneven surface. of becoming ignited as the wind was blowing strongly in that direction, and carrying dense clouds of sparks, like molen gold, far over the adjoining houses and the Central Market. Members of the Fire Brigade, under Chief Inspector Baker, were soon on the scene, and lound difficult work before them as the fire burned so fiercely and so quickly that it had made considerable headway before they could possibly get a hold of it. The fire was, how ever, confined to Nos. 95, 97 and 99 Queen's Road, and the Colonial Hotel was saved, but only in the nick of time, as the flames were already licking the window frame of the house immediately adjoining the hotel. Thous- ands of spectators, of whom a large num- ber were Europe ns, stood around to view the sight, while blue-jackets from some of the men-of-war in the harbour lent their aid in fighting the fire. Inspector Dymond had hard work in keeping the crowd of curious, gaping natives out of the way of the busy workers. After about an hour's strenuous labours the fire was entirely controlled, but not before the second and third storeys of the premises men- tioned were completely gutted, and the lower storeys damaged by water. The glare was so great that from Kowloon it gave the impress ion of an entire village being on fire. The premises are insured to their full value with the 'Urbaine Fire Insurance Company for $35,000, the Imperial Iusurance Company for $10,000, and the Tung U Insurance Company alto for $10,000. The greatest credit is due to the Fire Brigade for the way in which, in the face of such odds, they prevented any spread
of the fire.
SHIPPING JETSAM.
A captain of a steamer which cleared from Manila recently said that the number of British steamers laden with coal between Port Arthur and the Indian Ocean was probably greater than ever before.
5.5. RENANIA,"
Back East Wharf... zolt East Wharf....... 955it - 290ft Total7,48. linéal ft-5,060ft 1,525ft 445ft 432ft Thas only one third of the wharfage is available for vessels drawing more thin 25ft, and if the sections without warehouse accom modation are subtracted there remains but 1,425ft of useful cargo wharf available for the largest class of ocean steamers, so that vessels of this class often have to anchor in the roads to await berthage.
EXISTING GODOWNS, RAILWAY &C.
It is pointed out that the existing godowns are of light construction and badly arranged. The single line of railway varies in distance from the godowns and the absence of regularity in their construction necessitates more barbour in handling cargo.
COALING FACILITIES.
proposed slight amendment in the line of the contemplated Singapore and Keppel Harbour Extension Railway, which we trust will be approved. It will be observed that the new line is practically parallel to the proposed Keppel Road diversion, and also to the line. of the Railway extension, as formely intended, and at a distance of 80 feet therefrom. This arrangement, in view of the construction of the new Dock, will entail the least waste of land, and allow of the ground being laid out on a systematic plan, for future building pur.
poses, etc.
29. The additional wharfage which would be provided in the new Dock is as follows:-
North Quay South Quay East Quay
West Quay...
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2,500 feet. 2,140 Goo
1
700
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5,940 feet.
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Total...
MECHANICAL APPLIANCES.
For a time at least it is not proposed to equip the quays with cranes or special machi nery. It is desired to avoid the considerable additional expenditure, and also in view of the cheapness of coolie labour that further expen- diture may be delayed for a time
RECLAMATION OF SWAMP LAND, 2,260,000 cubic yards would have to be ex cavated. About a half will be required for filling up to the railway. The remainder would reclaim 63 acres of swamp land which would then become a valuable asset.
{ Continued on page 3 }
POLLAND'S LILLIPUTIANS.
THE WEATHER.
The following report is from Mr. J. 1, Plum- mer, Chief Assistant of the Hongkong Obser vatory :-
On the 3rd at 11.55 in. The barometer has fallen in the north of China and risen møder.
ately at all other stations.
The anticyclone remains over northern and central China but the gradients on the east
coast are no quite so steep. Strong NE, mon soon will prevail in the Formosa 'Channel and to the northward of it and fresh NE. winds in the northern part of the China Sen.
Forecast:-Fresh NE. winds, overcast, fair.
To-day's
Advertisements.
HONGKONG HOTEL.
-MENU ---
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 1905.
HORS D'OEUVRES. Caviare and Egg Canapes.
Sour.
Mock Turtle,
FISH,
Fish Au Gratin,
ENTREES,
Pigeon Farcie and Green Paas. Ox Tongue a la Fenaneine, Monglas Patties,
CURRY, Goa.
JOINTS.
Roast Sirloin of Beef
Roast Capon and Bacon, Hoiled Leg of Mutton and Turnips.
COLD ENTREE.
Pate de Foie Gras en Aspic.
SALAD.
Mixed.
SWEETS. Semolina Pudding.
Vanilla Ice Cream and Pound Cake.
Pench Tart.
Tipsy Cake.
Pollard's Australian Juvenile Opera Co. is dne bere from Manila on Monday evening per the s.8. Rubi, and as the troupe is leaving on Wednesday by the Empress of India for Vancouver and the United States, where the juveniles are booked for eighteen months it will be possible for only one performance here. From our advertisement columns it will be THEATRE seen that they have decided to give a variety entertainment at the Iheatre Royal on Tuesday evening, the booking for which is now pro- ceeding.
COMMERCIAL.
WEEKLY SHARE REPORT.
In their report of 3rd insi,, Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly and Potts write:-Business has remained The south side of the Dock, will be particu-inactive during the week; and quotations generally have been characterised by weakness.
17. The present coating facilities and the despatch given to vessels requiring coal, will compare favourably with any Port in the East.larly adapted for transhipment cargo, and for The storage capacity at Tanjong Pagar is at vessels discharging coal, whilst the north side present limited to about 200,000 tons, due in would be well suited for local cargo. The area great measure to the method of storing in of the Dock, as will be observed from the plan, heaps, whether under cover or in the open, is 55 acres, the depil: over the whole of which, in the first instance, would be 30 feet at low The coal does not belong to the Dock Com- pany, who store and handle it for consignees, water of ordinary spring tides, the walls being The waste of space is considerable, as about carried down to admit of the formation of a 405 different parcels have to be kept separate, depth of 33 feet hereafter, requited, as ex- in consequence of the large number of owners plained in Clause 25. and the variation in the character of the coal. No mechanical appliances are used for hand. ling.
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EXISTING CHAVING DOCKS.
We are informed that the Hamburg-America
The Company carry on an extensive ship. line will give an entertainment on board the new steamer Rhenania, Capt. J. Behrens, on |building, docking and repairing business at Monday, 6th inst., from 4 to 6 p.m. All friends, Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour. The who would like to see the modern cabin ar- workshops in connection with the Docks are rangement on board this fine ship, full pasti. well equipped with machinery suitable for the
30. The entrance to the proposed Dock will be 120 feet in width, and will be p aced in the position showa on the plan. At this spot the solid ground, ou the line of the Main Wharf, forms agulley of considérable depth. A heavy expenditure would, therefore, have been neces- sary, wete the wharf reconstructed on perma nent lines at this point. The site of the en- trance as selected is, moreover, the most
Hongkong, 3rd February; 1905.
Intimations.
YOU WANT
PROVISIONS
AND
WINES
IN
1905.
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FROM
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(SUCCESSORS TO
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AND
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6, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
Opposite Connaught Hotel ··
Who are Suppliers of High Class
Wines, Spirits and Provisions,
French Bakers,
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TUESDAY, February 7th.
TUESDAY, February 7th.
Banks, Hongkong and Shanghai Banks continue firm and are stil in demand at $720. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY. The London quotation has receded to £75. Nationals are without change.
Marine Insurances.-There are sellers of GRAND Unions at $700. China Traders have again been dealt in at $58). Cantons have risen and are wanted $255 after sales at the rate. North Chinas are obtainable at Tis. 95. Yangtszes have gone up to $160.
Fire Insurances.-China Fires have harden- ed and are in request at 193. Hongkong Fires. are still in the market at $340.
Shipping. Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboats have weakened to $26. Indo-
Chinas have been done at $124 and close with further buyers at the rate. Shell Transports declined to 27/- at which figure shares have
culars of which appeared in our last evening's carrying out of the largest class of ship and favourable which would be adopted, for shi 5 changed hands. Sales are reported of Shang-
issue, are respectfully invited.
THE "LEGASPI.
No further news of the Legaspi has been received since the cable to Collector of Cus- toms Shuster from Hongkong two days ago, says the Manila Times. At the request of
• Senor Irribar and the Spanish Consul, the
Japanese Consul cabled the War Office at Tokio
engine repairs.
Length Width at Ent. 65ft. Water on Cill 20ft,
Victorin Albert No. No. Keppet.
444ft. 450ft. 480ft. 415ft.
60ft. 42ft. Osl 21lt. 15ft. 1oft.
The lower altars of the Victoria and Albert Docks are narrower than the entrance, and as the greatest beam of modern vessels is over the bilges, it has been considered desirable to remove these lower altars in order to take full for confirmation of the Legaspis presence in
The Port Arthur, but up to noon to-day no reply advantage of the widths of entrances, had been received. The Consul stated that improvement at the Victoria Dock is well the news would have to come through official advanced; the necessary work has been com- channels and very likely would not be receiv.rienced at the Albert Dock. ed before to-morrow night, and that owing to pleted it is intended to lengthen one of these the confusion in Port Arthur harbour a ship might be lying outside and her identity o matter of question.
docks.
When it is com.
22. With the exception of the graving dock and repairing department, the existing facilities are taxed to the utmost, and are entirely in adequate to meet the increasing demands of
FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY.
VARIETY
ENTERTAINMENT.
Plans now open at ROBINSON's Music Store.
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PRICES AS USUAL. Hongkong, 3rd February, 1905. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN, IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE.
STEAM FOR SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA,
entering or leaving the Dick, both with regard hat Tugs at Tis. 50 for the ordinary and Tis. T to tical currents and the depth of water avail- able for mauœuvring.
31. It will be noted that the entrance will, to some extent, and in the absence of a swing bridge, isolate Borneo Wharf. We do not,
48 for the preference shares.
Refineries-China Sugars have firmed and are wanted at $220. Luzons have improved and have been placed at $22 closing in fur ther request.
Mining-Chinese Engineerings are wanted at 71s. 7.10, but there are no shares offering under Tls.. 7.40. Raubs have been placed at $31. The crushing for January produced 414 ounces smelted gold from 3,600 tons of stone crushed.
Tls. 1374
HE Imperial German Mail Steamship
"SACHSEN,"
of the NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, Captain H. Feyen, will leave for the above places TO-MORROW (Saturday), the 4th inst., at 9.30 A.M., instead of as previously advertised. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, For further Particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, 3rd February, 1905.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
"GLEN" LINE OF STEAMERS. FROM ANTWERP, MIDDLESBRO', LONDON AND STRAITS.
however, consider this will prove such a dis advantage as at first sight might appear, especially as it is proposed to use this wharf for ships requiring buaker coal, for which traffic, direct, or rail communicatios, with the Main Wharf, is not necessary. It is impera tive that the entrance to the Dock should be Docks, Wharf and Godowns.-Hongkong of adequate width, in order to provide for and Whampoa Docks are in demand at $208 easy access and departure, and for diminish-after sales at 5207. Farnhams have inquiries ing the current in the channel way itself at the improved rate of Tis. 153. Kowloon The least width that will comply with the Wharfs (new issue) have found buyers at 51024 conditions is 120 feet, and the cost of a swing, the old-shares are steady at $104. Hongkew THE Steamship or rolling bridge, to cover such an opening, Wharts have advanced and are inquired for at
"GLENFARG," having arrived from the above Ports, Consigncos would be disproportionate to the benefits to be derived therefrom. A bridge, supported par-
Lands, Hotels and Buildings.-Hongkong of Cargo by her are hereby informed that tially by its own flotation, would be less costly, Lands have considerably weakened and have their Goods are being landed at their risk into but would be unsuitable, as the entrance would been sold at $134 ex the final dividend of $6 Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, at the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon 21. In considering the scope and character have to be kept almost continually open to paid on the 31st ultimo. We make the quota Kowloon, where each consignment will be of the proposed works and their design, we allow of the passage of lighters and smaller tion for West Points $57 ex the final dividend sorted but mark by mark, and delivery can be have kept in view their first cost, paying due regard to the benefits to be obtained; also the
of $1.70 paid on the same day. Kowloon Lands obtained as soon as the Goods are landed. reduction of future maintenance charges, as 32. We do not consider that the convenien. have paid a dividend of $3.00 per share, and Goods not cleared by ibe 10th instant will
ce which would be gained, by directly con- far as practicable, the relief of the present con-
are now quoted at $37, Shanghai Lands, bave be subject to rent:
No Fire Insurance will be effected. gestion in the shortest time, and the carrying accting the two wharves by road and railway been disposed of at T., 115 and Tis. 116,
All damaged packages must be left in the out of the new works; with as little inconveni- advantages following on the adoption of aed. We hear the Company will pay a tained from the Godowa Company within over a narrow entrance, would at all equal the at which latter rate more shares are want Godowns, and a certificate of the damage ob ence as possible to the existing berthage. The improvements which are most required, and wide, convenient and safe entrance to the final dividend of Tis, 3 and a bonus of Tis, 2 ten days after the steamer's arrival, after which which should receive prompt attention, are the Dock. There would, of course, be railway and per share. Hongkong Hotels are asked for at no claims will be recognised..
MCGREGOR BROS. & GOW. road connection with the Horneo Wharf, along 514 after sales at the rate. Aster House want to the bottom there would be plenty of provision of increased deep water berthage, the north side of the proposed Dock, and if at Hotels are reported sold in Shanghal at $17,
Hongkong, 3rd February, 1005. and Hotel dei Colonies at Tle, ig and Tls, 20,
Very few inerchant marine officers in Manila believe that the Legaspi has been lost, and the fact that no wreckage has been found seems to prove that she is still afloat. The ship has been a generation in these waters and has
withstand some of the strongest typhoons in the history of China waters, and how she could completely disappear in ordinary weather, in the track of the many vessels running between here and Hongkong without leaving some sign or trace of her fate, can be explained only on the theory that she encountered some floating
mine from the coast of Formosa which bad broken loose from its moorings.
Even was she blown up in this manner and
flatsam to be found in the vicinity.
the Port,
THE PROPOSED WORKS.
more perfect arrangements for dealing with the
craft.
and
Commission Agents.
BRANCHES :
HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, HANKOW,
Hongkong, 7th January, 1905.
THE POPULAR .
SCOTCH
IS
"BLACK & WHITE"
JAMES BUCHANAN & CO.
SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERS. By Appointrant to H.M. THE KING
and
HRH the FRINCE of WALES
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