The Hongkong Telegraph.
NEW SERIES. No. 6028
CONTENTS)
Births, Marriages and Deaths.
Loading Articles:-
The Rising Dollar. "
Registration of Partnerskin
Approaching Demise of Russian Autocracy. Civil Service Salaries;
The Registration of Partnerships.
The Royal VW
Chinese Exclusion.
Telegrams:-
Russia and China.
Japaneto Shipbuilding,
Russians in Manchuria
The Lien-chau Commission.
U. 8. Exclusion Law.
Free Fight at Shanghai,
Meetings
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Legulative Council.
Proposed Horticultural Society.
Legal Intelligence:---
Chau Tung Shan again.
A Trade Mark,Case.
A New Solicitor,
Question of Costs.
The Union Insurance Society,
Bankruptcy.
Polles.
The Gaol Hospital Doctors
Hotel Launch Nuisance.
Correspondence:→
The Proposed Horticultural Society.
Miscellaneous Artioles and Reports:
Prince Arthur's Visit.
King Edward Hotel,
The Blangkong Regatta. Queen's College,
The Spice of Life.".
Arrival of the Griffin.:
Alleged Shocking Suicide.
Football Noter.
Fire in Duddell Street.
Pirates in Mire Ray.
Water Return.
The Chinese Tailor-bird,
The quitable Life Assurance Co.
Hongkong Volunteer Reserve Association.
-Bishop of Macao.
The Lien-chau Commission.
Conton Notes.
The Races.
The Rise in Silver.
Currency Reformi
A Balvage Claim.
Whangpoo Conservancy.
The Chinese High Commissioners.
The Shanghai-Nanking Railway.
Missionaries and Commerce.
Harmony between Christian. Mission and keepers, and the latter, not content with a
non-Christian Chirese.
Government Clerke,
The Indo-China Steam Navigation Co.
Coinage of China
Plague in Kobe
The Floating Mine Danger.
Japan's Losies in the Wär,
A Storm in a Teacup.
Japanese Shipping.
The Registration of Partnership,
Central Chinese College for Penang. The Rise in Silver.
Siamese Currency:
Wild Beast Show.
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Hongkong as it is of Singapore, and we European and American manufacturers and Thar's ukaid have had many weeks in which side that circle can tell the manoeuvres shadow. Official and legal opinion. might say of the last few firms in this merchants have been, and are compelled to to study the composition, and powers of the and shifts to which that class has been put in clear that the Bill is necessary Colony have reduced their prices, but for limit their business because of the impos coming assembly, and they find that, "hav. order to make their little spin out and get cantile community hesitates to the vast majority of articles people are pay sible conditions under which they areing asked for bread they have been given a both ends to meet. They do it, but at what fact, but-finds fault with every ing exactly the same number of cents or forced to trade, and by reason of the uncer stone," that the organization will not repre- a sacrifice to themselves and their familiesimited. As the official Assignee dollars as they did when the dollar was attainty as to whether they are trading with sent the people and that they do not get With regard to the third class, those in the pore has said "A few of the one shilling and eightpence. The worst of proprietors or partners in substantial busi|through it a voice in the affairs of the clerical service of the Ceylon Governmental pean firms consider that they will It is that the goods,. certainly most of the ness" chops" or with "men of straw," Our Government. In the words of the Ameri- Departments, they are also described as benefited by such measure i Imported goods. In fiongkong at the present. Southern contemporary asserts that, when can journal, the popular patience with suffering by the increase in the cost of liv tinently asks, in what way will they ilme, were purchased when the dollar was partnerships are duly registered, a fillip will the Tsar and his advisers seems now ing. A scheme of improvement is being, ed? Whint is there to hide, cheap, so that people here are really paying be given to trade which can hardly be mea to have been exhausted, and the agitaarranged on their behalf also. The great would the passing of such from 15 to 30 per cent, more for the goods sured; the results of which can only re-action for political reforms and repre- point it that the Government of the Colony adversely affect trade? The same to-day than they were six months ago. Yet to the Colony's advantage, and should outsentative government has taken a no merchant ever failed to raise his prices weigh the petty opposition that exists against aggressive form than it ever did before, hardship of the middle-class of public erit has been suggested that if partners have
more in which we have referred recognise the real who is an acute rearner proceeds when the dollar fell in value. It the Bill led by a small minority of self without instituting an armed rebellion. The vants opring to the higher standard of to register, rich Chilismen will cease ta would not be at all surprising, if the seeking merchants who are afraid of a little people are showing their power by paralyzing living and more especially owing to the vest their capital in trade; but there is diore dollar fell to one shilling and eight wholesome outside competition, which the the internal commerce and industries of the higher cost of every article of necessity. In than one way of living money in a firm and pence next week to learn that one- new order of things will undoubtedly bring empire, through refusing to operate the rail- Ceylon it is proposed to increase the num getting a share of the profite without becom count of the reduced exchange rate at which about. The Bill now before the Legislative, ways, and are demanding universal suffrage tier of the heiter paid and to diminishing partner, and a Chinaman is the last per the dollur, was quoted merchants found it Council at Singapore, as readers of the and other political concessions as their only proportionately the number of the worse son to be deleted from investing money in necessary to increase their prices, and, of Hongkong Telegraph will have gathered from terms of reconciliation with the Govemment. paid appointments in the various branches a concern that he expects to pay. Reglatra. courec, we all know that once 15 of the resume appearing in these columns same The Tïár's appointment of Count Witte as of the service mentioned: "The effect," tion would shew that such men were not 20 per cent rise is mutely sanctioned time since, is one which, if passed, will Premier and the latter's promises to revise says, the Lieut. Governor in presenting the partners: at present the firm gets credit on that is the price at which the article largely contribute to the increase of trade by the electorate for the national assembly and scheme will be to accelerate promotion, the strength of reports that such a man has will be sold for the future, no matter if removing a great obstacle, besides affording broaden the laiter's powers are in the form and so it is expected to improve the general money in the firm." Everything in the Bill the dollar rose to half a sovereign. While better protection to the European merchant, of an imperial eleventh-hour repentance.' 'cfficiency of this branch-(that is to say, the tends to protect, the honest firm and to those who are being paid in sterling both in the East and on the other side of It looks as if these partial concessions were undoubtedly feel the effects of the rale now the world. As is pertinently jointed out in made too late, and that the people will not Colony of the public service. The initial ence.
second class generally recruited from the sweep the swindling fraternity, out of exist prevailing, it is equally true that those who the journal we quote, in the Straits as well as stop, short at anything now save the es cost
At present in the Straits Settlements have always been paid in silver are reaping no in Hongkong, we require no restrictions to tablishment of a constitutional governmently there will be added to the salaries whereby it is possible to discover the real not very considerable, but gradual as in Hongkong there are okáns extant advantage. House rents are the same as our trade, we welcome all efforts put forward in the fullest meaning. Russian autocracy of this body of deserving public serv hefore, there has been no fall in the price of tending to foster our manufactures and in- is approaching its demise."
partners in a firm. Trusting to the out- provisions, the cost of wines and liquors, ex-dustries, all conscientious endeavour made
vanis a sum estimated at Rs 155,500." ward and apparent respectability of a cept in rare cases, is just what it was twelve for the purpose of increasing our trading]
One of the most gratifying.. features of firm, a mercantile house rather than months ago, and in fact nobody except the facilities and improving our financial credit.
·CIVIL SERVICE SALARIES, the report on the subject lies in the fact lose a good order would possibly-in... romitter and those who gamble in the money The registration of partnerships will do much
What the Secretary of State expressly in deed, in all probability-accept the order. market stands to gain anything by the in- towards that desideratum. It is rumoured
(5th December.)
tirantes his desire that this or stime similar off-chance that not having been defrauded. Creasing value of the dollar. According to that a few prominent merchants and Chinese tant question which is exercising the minds view of the delays that have occurred in the occasion. Then when the crash comes.it is. Once again we return to that all-impor measure should be passed without delay, in in the past they could take the risk on this the Eastern Daily Mail, the rate of ex- dealers in the Straits have expressed opinions of the householders and employs in Hong-consideration of this matter. The question found that the real members of the firm change is higher than it has been for the against the new Bill, but it should be pointed kong, the disastrous effect which the Increas is certainly one which does not admit of last ten years, during which period home out again that one of the clauses explicitly ed value of silver has on the spending furtlier delay. It is quite as urgent in either impliedly or by actual assertion, as were men of straw while those who figured," prices for imported goods have practically states that the Bill will only be compulsory power of the dollar-an, eflect experienced Hongkong as in Ceylon. How some of the the stanch, solid partners who could make heen stationary. Yet we are paying at least with firms started in the future; what their and realised not only by those who tament class which is spoken of as No. z manage to good any debt, have as much connection. 25 per cent: more for imported goods sold objections to that clause may be it is diffi. that they are paid on a sterling basis but also maintain themselves respectably, live in with the defunct concern as the man in the by retailers than we did ten years ago. cult to surmise. It is further understood by those who receive their wages or salarieson comparative decency with rents at the top moon. That has happened repeatedly, and House, rent, servants' wages, and, in fact, that the Chinese Advisory Board are also the silver standard. Frequently it is difficult notch; and educate their children is a it will happen again. It will so long as there everything that a European requires have against the new Bill, and it will be very into make the recipients of sterling salaries mystery to every thinking man. It argues are no proper safeguards to protect the also greatly increased in price during the teresting to hear the arguments that can be understand that they are not the sole suffer sleepless nights and a daily awakening to creditor: firm against the rascalitica. of the last few years, whereas salaries have remain-adduced by the Chinese members when the ers when the dollar rises. They are so intent, anremunerative toil which, while it may be debtor. What possible objection can there ed at a standstill with the silverites and have Bill", comes "under discussion. materially diminished in the case of the official assignee in Singapore, time after time, to them monthly that they are blind to the Government. Life is hardly worth living at No English firm of repute would object for The late on the diminishing number of dollars paid chastening is a distinct reflection on the. be to the disclosing of the partners' manies ?, goldiles. It would appear that the only admitted that in the present state of the law tragedy of those who, being paid small the price. None of the family can afford to people in the Colony who are making any he could accomplish little or nothing in the wages, are compelled to follow. the fluctan get ill; few of them can afford the smallest class Chinese firms would be ready to a moment and it is certain that all the first- profit out of the present unsatisfactory state discovery of mythical partnere in the numer- tions of the silver market without a voice in luxury and, hard pushied as they are, they see follow that example. For the firm which in tion in the bankruptcy Court. In Ilongkong cost of house rents, food and all the neces every day. Just for the present there is an of things are the banks, retailers and hotel ous "chops" that come within his jurisdic the matter, and to watch the increasing even their humble cents flying away quicker carrying on a straightforward, honest busis, twenty per cent. increased profit on their from Bench and Bar, similar utterances saries of life without having any correspond inclination, which cannot be too highly croak that finds himself up against à dead, nese has nothing to fear, It is the shady drinks, must need add insult to injury by have been heard time and again. measuring out their refreshments with ma has ever been a difficult matter to ascertain
Iting increase, in their meagre incomes, to commended, on the part of a very few of wall. Naturally he screams impotently; he thematical exactitude by means of a patent who is, or who is not, a partner in a native of the small officials in the public service of that does not benefit the great majority he will get a certain amount of sympathy meet the greater outlay required. The case the larger firms to reduce their prices. But shouts and protests that he is ill-used, and Invention which makes one stengah into two." | "hong". Merchants in the sister Colony, the Colony is particularly hard and deserves of people of whom That would seem to be the most unkindest in the opinion of our contemporary, should the championship of all who appreciate the Does any one suppose that they deal customed condition of things. The me
are speaking. from those who are frightened at the unacs cut of all, first to rob 'n man by charging a hail the new Bill with unqualified delight; valuable work they contribute to the Colony's with the great emporiums? They are price which brings four or five hundred per it will not eradicate all the disabilities under service. It is not the question of remit more likely to patronise the small shops, merce represent firms of the highest valandy bers of the Singapore Chamber Com cent. profit, and then to steal the anicle he which business is conducted, but it will alle lances which affect them. Having been whose prices are not likely to fall yet ing, but on the principle that discretion is has paid for outrageously from his grasp. It viate in no small degree the difficulties in born in the Colony, or having establish awhile. So comes to this, that we have on the better part of valour on this occasion would not be quite so bad if one understood obtaining information which is often so ed all their interests here, they are the one hand the sterling paid employs they have run away from the question. that though he were suffering, at least his necessary. It is now apparent that an at-not affected by the actual exchange complaining that he is suffering through the They have hesitated to give the Registration friend who endured the evils of a fluctuating tempt has been made to grapple with the with gold countries; but they are grievously rise in silver and the middle-class man, who Bill a trial and were lost. We are told by dollar not so very long ago wasgaining, but that any difficulties in a thorough manner. affected by the increased and apparently in is paid in the local currency, benefiting in the official Assignee for the Straits Settin is not at all evident.
The vast majority of The Eastern Mail accords the new Bill all creasing cost of living due partly to local not the very slightest degree. The former, ments that last year the liabilities la people are employes and that is the very class support, confidently anticipating the enact-conditions and mainly to the rapacity of the however, had all the advantages when the estates of debtors against whom receiving which is hardest hit by this daily rise in the ment being placed upon the Statute Book minor merchants with whom they deal. Their dollar stood at a minimum" the latter orders and administration orders were made.. dollar. The uncertainty what 'n man may in the near future to the lasting benefit of every penny is drained from them as the re- receive at the end of the month may have commercial interests generally throughoutsult of the high prices prevailing for every is the victim, and it must be a poor and $195,934.48 in Penang, according to is always the sufferer. Rise or fall, he amounted to $1,293,982.42 In Singapore one good effect in inducing the thriftless to
the Straits Settlements. It is a sound view article of produce, and their house-rent spirit which, cannot sympathise with him. the statements of affairs submitted by the look oftener at the white metal before part having many staunch supposters in our own which, we take it, is the principal items in We hold no brief for this long-suffering debtors or made out from their books, or ing with it, which will have beneficent effects midsl. on the community at large. The day that
their expenditure, shows no sign of abate individual to urge this cause in public; (where no statement of affairs would be the dollar is based on a fixed standard will APPROACHING DEMISE OF RUN- the junior officials in the public service is munity to which he belongs the section gross assets realized during the year on these ment. This question of the salaries paid to but in justice to that section of the com-made out), from the proofs lodged. The be the brightest for all who are not speculat
SIAN AUTOCRACY,
no new affair. It has been mooted time and which, apparently, receives the least sym-estates amounted to 8169.330.35 in Sing again, and not only in Hongkong but alsopathy from those in authority-we feel that pore and $38,195.84 in Penang, giving an in Ceylon, where the Government has been too much cannot be said on their behalf, average of 13.09 and 19.49 per cent. of the In a recent article on Russia's peril, in correspondence with the Secretary of and it will be our endeavour to press upon liabilities for the two Settlements respective following on the procrastinating policy of State on the subject for aver two years. As public opinion, in, as well as out of, scason, iy." In another part of his report the official her Government in effecting political re Lue result of those communications the Goy the claims of these smaller officials-" this Assignee states that in eighteen cases the forms on the lines demanded by the long, ernment of Ceylon have now submitted cer body of deserving public servants" as the debtors or all but the sleeping partners that Russia is to-day more sorely vexed than Council, which are highly important and sideration at the hands of the Government And he makes a choice remark about the suffering people, a contemporary remarked tain, recommendations to the Legislative Ceylon Lieut. Governor calls them-for con- absconded Or were out to be found. she ever has been by industrial disorders and may be taken as a guide for Hongkorig of Hongkong, On the 10th No, at Bombay, HERDERT 8 were opposing the passage of the Restrikes. The S. P. Chronicle succinctly re Both "those who are paid on a sterling
hon-absconders. He says: "The failures, GRAYHURST PEARSON, Barrister-at-Law Cal-gistration of Firms Bill that had been read capitulates the petition to the Tsar and is basis and those who are on a scale formed
of those traders who did unt abscond were cutts, second son of the Right Hon. Sir Charles a first time at a meeting of the Legislative reply. When the Mayor and Presidents of on the currency of the country are consider.
almost all either distinctly fraudulent of Pearson, Edinburgh, to ANNE ERSKINE, third Council at Singapore. As origianily arranged the Zemstvos petitioned His Majesty several ed in the scheme of reforms which have
characterised by trading with knowledge of daughter of the late E Erskine-Scott, Esq., the second reading was to have been moved months ago to call a national assembly which been drafted by the Lieutenant-Governor
insolvency," Yet in the face of that the of Linburn Wilkieston, Midlothian..
at the meeting on the 24th ult, but it was should have a voice in the management of of Ceylon. The recommendations therein
(7th December.) not brougist forward. This was in all pro- the affairs of the Government, he dismissed set forth substantially bear out the condi- traits.Settlements regarding the merits of Act. However, it is just possible that the merchants who have been defrauded prefer bability due to the absence of the Penang the deputation with fair promises.
The trend of commercial opinion in the to be without a Registration of Partnerships members, who are desirous of taking part it when the imperial rescript was finally issued, our columns for the amelioration of the con
Bu tions which we have consistently urged in the Registration of Partnerships Bill-which Government setting the Judgment of Penang the debate before the Bill reaches the com- after a long delay, providing for the meeting dition of the clerical service in Hongkong transacted in a legitimate and above-board decide to give the provisions of the new is an admitted necessity if business is to he against the besitancy of Shigapore may mince stage. The measure brought forward of a national assembly,, its powers were so The proposals laid before the Legislative fashion has been watched with the utmost Bill a trial in which case they will have the by Mr. Collyer, on November and, is a great circumscribed that it was made merely an Council of Ceylon, relate practically to all interest in longkang, since a similar mes. support of very many in the commercial advance on the Bill laid before the Legisla-advisory budy, at best, restricted in its dis- classes of public servants in that Colony, and sure is desirable here also. The Bill was world. At all events a trial is wanted, and ture in 1888, which failed to become law cussions and recommendations to matters of if carried out will probably entail an addi- framed by the Government law officers, why not in Singapore? Then it would owing to the inconclusive and unsatisfactory minor importance. The imperial ukass pro- tional expenditure of not less than Rs.500,000 assisted by the advice of the official Assignee,be understood in a practical form whether manner in which it was drawn up. Thathibits the discussion of the more vital ques per annum. For the purpose of dealing with and was thereafter submitted to the Chamber this so-called interference with trade was Bill was condemned because it did not go tions and principles of government. The this matter, His Excellency remarked, the of Commerce of Singapore and Pepang for far enough; ils scope was so narrowed as to make the Bill practically ineffective In the ed with any legislative functions: The Tsar great classes the class of officers who are chants expressed themselves against the Bill, Douma, or national assembly, is not endow Colonial service had been divided into three consideration and report. Singapore mer first Bill the registration of partnereliips was to be purely voluntary whereas in the will not, in fact, be a representative body, as officers, other than and, speaking generally, bably be named.. The Penang Chamber, relains autocratic authority. The assembly ordinarily recruited in Europe; the class of with only three dissentients who could'pro present Bill registration is compulsory: all of the industrial classes and Bo per cent. above the rank of clerks, who are ordinarily despite a long letter from the Singapore During the past two years there has been of the professional men in the empire are recrufted in the Colony; and the clerical body urging them to co-operate with them heard in Singapore as in Hongkong a great excluded from the right of suffrage in the service in all its branches and ramifications. against the Bill, resolved to support the deal about the stagnation of trade, the light-election of its members. It has been stated All these classes have suffered from the measure, although it was of opinion "that ness in the money market, the failures in that the Zemstvos, or Councils for political greatly enhanced cost of living; the first certain previsions require considerable the native bazaar, and the gloomy prognosti- self-Government, are widely regarded by class has suffered from that cause, but also amendment," but it added, that it thanked cations as to the prospects of trade generally Russian reformers as the bases on which and more especially from the fall, since the the Government for introducing the: Bill in the near future. The reasons for the might be built the fabric of social and poli-scales of salaries was fixed in 1870, or ear-Until we see the reasons of the Singapore "MAIL SUPPLEMENT,
circles are not far to seck, The Eastern Alexander II made considerable altera-purposes of remittance to Europe.". It is sible to understand. on what grounds they and, after visiting Canton, will fear four or ISSUED GRATIS TO SUBSCRIBERS.
Daily Mail, which devotes a lucid leading tions In the law relating to local government, therefore proposed to fix the salaries of the were, induced to oppose it. It cannot be five days later, for Japan, where His, Royal article on the subject, finds, that the down to 1877, when municipal self-govern-first class in sterling, but that it is not of so that they objected to the principle of the Highness will present the Garte Wolthe HONGKONG, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1905. throughout the East, consequent upon the ment was conceded, hopes ran high; but rupee has a standard gold value, which flue who have managed to subsist without a interesting event, that the noblest honour undeniable set back given to business ment, and 1889, when peasant self-govern-much importance to Hongkong because the BIL. No doubt, a few of the older firms peror of Japan. While this Itelinis an THE RISING-DOLLAR,
recent Russo-Japanese War, the results of generally the power of the ruling classes intustes scarcely atall The second class will be Registration of Partnership Act were in in Great Britain should be conferred on the over-trading generally during the year im-the Zemstvos has increased; the peasants paid in the currency of the country, if this clined to be suspicious of any legislation head of our great Ally, it shrinkering local (2nd December.)
mediately preceding the outbreak of hostill have been deprived of the right of electing measure is passed, His Excellency, remarks which proposed to deal with trade; bul in Importance by the announceme ties, and the land. hoom ro-action have all their representatives, who are now nominated for them They have undoubtedly suffered our opinion the real objection to the Bill Royal Highness is to stay in the Co Singapore, like, Hongkong, is greatly' con- contributed in some form or another to the by the Government of the provinces from by the increase of prices and they feel is the extraordinary timidity of merchants in several days It must be remembe cerned about the rising dollar, and the cry disasters that have befallen trade in Singa- candidates elected by the peasants. The the pinch generated by the higher class of the East. They say, on the one hand, that a all the public movements of Pri which is heard here from those who are paid pore, Tn again, it mu not be forgotten decisions of the Zemstvos are now made living which the much augmented proslaw on the subject is essential to the proper Blood Royal are only sanction on a sterling basis is making itself heard in that the alarming fluctus in exchange subject to the approval of the Government perity of the Colony has generally induced." conducting of business. Then when it if King, and His Majesty the southem port. The bitter complaint of have also had a deterrent effect upon Far In every case, whether these decisions are that is mild and moderate language from proposed to help them, to punish the frau, from his Government servants that the purchasing. Eastern trade and, lastly, credit generally has in accordance with the law or not. Similar the point of view of the sufferers, and dulent and to set up a measure which has time and
lose by any power of their salaries is falling every day, suffered, ond Feason among others being limitations also weigh beavily, upon other hardly expresses, the greal hardships worked satisfactorily in the United King affair, and the fact while those who are paid in silver, do not the non-registration of partnerships, It is efforts of local self-government The Rus which they have endured in consequence, dom and in India, they hastily draw back person of Fotice any appreciation, is quite as true of true in the Straits an in this Colony, that sian people alace the publication of the of the high, În rogue," Few out and baglo to be frightened of their own I honour
Chinese Engineering and Wining Co., Ld.
Force of the Japanese Navy.
Norwegian Shipping 1904-1905.
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Steamer Over-ruri by Rats.
Commercial:-
Weekly Share Report Freight.
Raub Australian Gold Mining..
Raub Report.
Exchange..
Opium.
Local and General.
USTRIHS.
On the 21st November, at Snochow, the wifeing in the value of silver,
of AC. BOWEN, of a daughter (Frances Jean).
At Shanghai, on the 27th November, the wife
of GEO. BUCHANAN, of a son.
On December 1st, daughter was born to Dr and Mr. C. F. S. Lincoln, of St. John's College, Shanghai. Name MARCIA,
On the and December, at Shanghai, the wife
of F. A. DE ST. CROIX, of a son.
MARRIAGES,
On December 5th, at the Wesleyan Chapel, by the Rev. C. Boke, WILLIAM HENRY, eldest son of George Donald, Esq. of Sydney (N.S.W.), 10 MARY, younger daughter of Robert Wall, of Sydney. No cards,
aged 59 year,
DEATHS.
At Sea, between uez and Colombo, on the P. and O. 2.s. "Sardinia," on the 14th Novem- ber, EDWARD FREDRICK GROWSE, 1.C. late Commissioner of Orissa, in his 46th year.
On the 23rd Novembar, at Tientsin, JULIA CATHERINE REID, of Tienisio and Shanghai, On the 30th November, at Shanghai, Hans SOPHUS BOJESEN, Second ann of the late Carl Christian Bojesen, D.M., agel 22 years,
On the 3rd December, at Shanghai, ESTANIS TAK'ANTONIO HOTELHO, aged 18 years,
On December 5th, st 11 p.m., st Kowloon Docks, LACHLAN M. KERR, Superintendent Shipwright, and for many years in the service of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Com pany, aged 49 years. Deeply regretted,
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REGISTRATION OF PARTNERS.
(4th December.)
Our readers will remember that not long Singapore correspondent to the effect that since we printed.a special telegram from our the Chinese commercial community in Pen
(5th December.),
THE REGISTRATION OF PARTNERSHIPS.
justified or not, and if it were found to be the Act. It would be a boon appreciated unworkable nothing easier than to abrogate
(or a large proportion of them) and Hong by merchants alike in the Straits Settlements kong to have the question tested by an actual trial, fa
THE ROYAL VISIT.
(8th December.)
Hongkong on the 9th of Februsky, Prince Arthur of Connaught
The Hongkong Gelegraph exchange of rupee rejecting, it despatch of the
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of the