Intimations.
A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
CHEMISTS BY APPOINTMENT. TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE
GOVERNOR,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 1906.
BIRTHS. On the 28th January, at Shangbai, the wife of D. J. BARLOW; of a son. Lo
On the 28th January, at Shanghal, the wife ‹of }, COCHRANE, of a daughter,~
DEATH.
MUND REILLY, formerly of the Central Hotel, and late of Unien, Japan, in his sixty-fifth yest.
On the 30th January, at Shanghai, FITZ ED*
Che Hongkong Telegraph
LOCAL AND GENERAL
STRAITS CURRENCY
REFORMED.
BLM.B. Alacrity arrived in port from the South Last week, we announced in a cablegram from our correspondent at Singapore that the Strails, Government, had decided to fix the
this afternoon.
KOWLOON "ZAND AND BUILDING ¿COMATON
ANNUAL MEETING.
The seventh ordinary meeting of share holders in the above Company was held at the i
TELEGRAM. [Renter's]
Austria and Servia
LONDON, 4th Februarys The tariff war between Austria and Servla
Company's Office, Victoria Buildings, at noon is concluded, Servia having agreed to tid to Austrian pressure, and abandoned a Cus toms union with Bulgaria: s
dollar ratio at 21. 4d. A inceting of the Le glative Council was held on the 29th uli. to pass the Currency Note Amendment Ordinance.day, for the purpose of receiving the report of the directors, together with statement of act A report of the proceeding appears in the Eastern Daily Maid of the 30th ult, and reads
counts for the year ending 31st December, as follows:-
GENERAL Oku has instructed the officers us. der him to refrain from hitonding ceremonies and feasts of welcome as much as possible He declares that, having lost 20,oco of his men, he feels as if in mourning, and is in ao mood for enjoying himself,
Our announcement yesterday morning that PESTORO Estaban, the Filipino who was charge rate of exchange would then be considered ed and remanded yesterday for cutting and by Government, which we based upon exclusive wounding his wife at No. 43, Bridges Street on information, brought a throng of visitors to the Sunday last, was, this morning sentenced to
Council Chamber. fteen days' hard larbour by Mr. G. A.D. Melbourne.
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1908.
JAPAN'S MAINTIME TRADE. ›
The informal reception Held, by Capt. Bent on board his ship, the Hongkong Maru, in liongkong the other day, gave prominence to the resumption of steamship communication is conducted is some intention of building quarters HONGKONG DISPENSARY by the well-known firm of Toyo Kisch School, and on this account the trustees sub- for the European Staff at the Ellis Kadoorie Kaisha. The enterprise of the T. K: K,mitted an application to the Sanitary Board, at does not confine the operations of their its meeting this afternoon, for permission to vessels to the old lines in which they remove the present existing latrines, and to
THE
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
IN ADDITION TO THE
6 PER CENT, DISCOUNT
ALREADY ADVERTISED,
FURTHER
REDUCTIONS
Have been made from this date IN THE PRICES of many of the following:-
PATENT MEDICINES,
„SEINFANTS' FOODS,
BOAPS, PERFUMES.
E MAINTAIN THE LARGEST WR and MOST COMPLETE STOCKS of these GOODS in the Colony,, and our
CURRENCY BILL.
The ostensible purpiss of the inealing was the consideration of a Currency Note Ordinance Amendment Bill (Bill "Further to amend
The Cuirency Note Ordinance 1899,") which
was down for first reading.
The Bill was as follows:-
(chairman), Alex, Rodgers, W. H. Gaskell, There were prosent Messrs. T. F. Hough (directors); A. Shelton Hooper, secretary: J. C. Petar, M. S. Northcote, E. B. Shepherd and
Į. A, Chinoy,
The Chaiman said:-Gentlemen pur pose, with your permission, taking the report and accounts as read. The not profits for the year amounted to $15,746.50 29 against 58,291.24 for 1904. This is accounted far by "gross-rents being about $800 less, and the absence of the item of unclaimed dividends which appeared the previous year and by the large amount expended on the drainage and whereby you will observe the cast of repairs is. other repairs required by the Sanitary Board
Later
France and Venezuela.
President Castro is preparing for war, and Passengers from La Guaira report that has issued orders to fire on the first French war-ship that is sighted.
French movement to be a bluff.
It is asserted that he 'considers the whold
The Morocco Conference. The Cologne Gasette, in an inspired article, ridicules the idea of war resulting. from the Algeciras conference, and says that' if the conference proves a fiasco the sijus quo will be maintained.
were engaged before the war. The opening build six new Intrines and six new waters Suaits Settlements with the advice and consent $3.70 as against $2,294. The property Court this morning. Chaung Kam Shing, a
closets.
by that Company of a new steamship line to South, America, as the, forerunner of post-
CAETANO F. Xavier, a ticket inspector, em bellum shipping enterprises, has been gen played by the "Star" Ferry Company, appear crally received with satisfaction: The ijed against Ho Kun Cheong, a seaman, at the Shimpu observes that it would advise those Magistracy this morning, for absenting himself concerned to follow the example of the Toyo from duty on the 6th ultimo withast leave Kisen Krisha, they should endeavour to
Defendant admitted the charge and Mr. F. A. Gazeland fed him Sis, with the alternative of
open regular lines to the South Seas and
one month's hard labour...
Te Hon. the President of the Sanitary Board, at the meeting held this afternoon, in addres sing the meeting said: "Gentlemen, before com: mencing the business of this meeting, I wish
"The Currency Nete Ordinance 1849.".
A Bill intituled an ordinance further amend
It is hereby enacted by the Governor of the of the Legislative Council thereof as follows: Currency Nete Ordinance 1899 Amendment 1. This Ordinance may be cited as "The Ordinance 1906 and shall be read and con- strued as one with "The Currency Nole Or- disance 1899" (hereinafter called "the prin- cipal Ordinance") Any copy of the principal Ordinanco printed after the commencement of this Ordinance shall be printed with the amendments and additions required by, this
Ordinance.
2. Section 71 of the principal Ordinance o amended by "The Currency Note Ordinance 1899 Amendment Ordinance 1965" is repented and the following section is inserted in place
thereof
78. (1)-Notwithstanding anything in this Ordinance contained it shall be lawful for the Commissioners to issue Notes in exchange for
A SHIPPING CASE.
maintained in good condition, and though we boarding-house keeper, No. 4, Tit Hong Lane, Before Mr. F. A. Hazeland at the Palica had a few more vacancies than for the previous was charged with empting to obtain from year we see no reason to suppose that our pre-Messrs. Jardins, Malleson and Company the
I shall be glad to answer any questions which sent reat roll should be diminished. I don't sum of $312 by false pretences, on the
,instant.
you may desire to put bearing on the report think I can usefully add anything further, but
and accounts.
seconded, the adoption of the report and ac
The Chairman proposed, and Mr. Chindy
counts. Carried.
ried:
5th
firemen were charged for neglecting to join the sa. Sui Sang and proceed to sea on the In connection with the above charge four
5th instant,
charge of being on board the s.s. Suf Sang on Fourteen other firemen had also to answer a the 5th instant without permission.
Mr. H. W. Looker (of Messis, Deacon, Looker and Deacon), appeared for the prosecu Inspector Langley said that the first defen
tion,
Northenie seconded, that Messrs, T. F. Hough Mr. J. C. Peter proposed, and Mr. M. S. and A. Rodger be re-elected directors-Cardant, Cheung Kam Shing, had orders to engage a crew of eighteen fireman. He did so, look Arnold be re-elected auditor. Mr. E. B. Shep. signed on, but instead of taking these men Mr. T. F. Hough proposed that Mr. Thos. them to the shipping office and had them
herd seconded.--Cariert.
straight on board ship he procured founeen The Chairman: Dividend warrants will be places. Consequently, these fourteen men had other,men, who were unknown, to take their
in extend a cordial welcome to two new mem- bers, Mesars, H. Humphreys and Shelton, Hopper, whose long residence in the Colony, and acquaintance with the conditions, should prove of incalculable value to us in our work." gold received by the Commissioners at Singa ready to-morrow morning.
The usual business was then proceeded with.
Southern Asia. That is to say, new lines should be opened between Japan and Singa pore, by way of Hongkong, Luzon, Borneo, Celebies, Java, and Sumatra, and also lines which should reach Singapore, Penang, or Rangoon from Hongkong, through ports of "Annam and Slam. The regular lines of steam
ers trading to the Soutli Sea Islands at present number about ten, and those in Southern Asia six or seven. These carry on business with their base either at Hongkong or Singa pore. The chief exports from these places. include rice, timber, sugar, tobacco, caul-mitted an application to the Sanitary Boatd Au Yang Kang, a butcher of Yaumati, sub phor, pepper, coffee, rattan, copra, paris, for permission to sell cats, dogs, snakes and
said that the sale of dog and cat flesh should be majority of the members were opposed to the granting of this licence. Mr. Lau Chi Pak prohibited. Animals suffering from hydrophobia or other diseases might be killed any time and rald. People one day may also wonder where
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pore at a rate of exchange to be notified by an Order of the Governor in Council with the pre- the Commissioners may invite tenders for the- vious approval of the Secretary of State and
phic Transfers in favour of the Crown Agents issue of Notes in Singapore against Telegra-
Order in Council to cover all charges including discretion accept any tender which, affords sufficient margin above the rate fixed by such interest which may be, incurred in remitling to Singapore the equivalent in gold at the fixed rate of the Notes issued for such tender,
This was all the business.
TORK TOPICS.
A
February 6th.
Both tracks were open. There were a few
Stocks being frequently turned aver, ensures tortoiseshell, minerals, etc., while the im deer" for food at Temple Street, Yaumiti. The for the Colunies in London, and may at their gallops, but none of the "crack" put in an
ports
consist of colton and woollen fabrics
all Goods being FRESH and in the BEST silks, porcelain, paper, matches, glass, na, CONDITION.
chinery, coal, fancy goods, etc. The prin cipal countries engaged in the shipping trade in these parts are Great Britain, Germany,
A. S. WATSON & CO., and Holland, and the German lines, since
LIMITED.
CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS, PERFUMERS,
· ETC.,
ETC.,
ETC.
ALEXANDRA, BUILDINGS. Hougkong, 20th January, 1906,
$16.00
WILL BUY A CASE
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GREGOR & CO.'S
IMPERIAL
HIGHLAND
their pets have gune.
THE following telegraphic information clated 1st inst has been received from the Sumatra Director and Manager of the Maatschappij tet Mijn-Boschen Landbouwexploitatie in Lang. kat, i.d.
Gallons.
Petroleum...
-80,000 Crude Petroleum in Traks at date...ajo,oça” Kerosene made since the date of the
Cares.
preceding half-monthly telegram 78,000 Kerosene shipped since the date of the preceding half-monthly tele.
Daily aggregate output of Crude
1.
..
1
A CANTON letter states that Mr. Chen Yi-hsi,
Managing Director of the Syndicate which is to construct the Canton-Hsinning (colloquially, Sunning) Railway, arrived in that city about the middle of last month from. Peking and Shanghai, and has informed those interested in the proposed line that with the beginning of out the road-bed and it materials to con February steps will at once be taken to maris
struct the line have already been contracted for and will be ready for use with the completion of the survey work, so that no time will be lost by unnecessary delays. In fact, according to Mr., Chen, everything will work without a hitch as there is no obstruction in the way, that he can see, to a speedy completion of this railway.
(2) The gold so received shall form part of The Note Guarantee Fund and may be invested. by the Commissioners in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance or used by them for the purchase of silver to be minted into Straits Settlements.dollars in accordance with such instructions as may be issued by the Secretary of State.
appearance. The times were:-
Rover, (0.), (Alderton up), fm, 36, 1.09 2/5, 8.42 4/5.
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Halcyon Days and Promised Land (i), im 2,36 3/5, 5,11 4/5, 1.96 2/5«°
Forward and, Nugget, (0.), sm., 33 4/5, 1.19, 1.47, 2.23.
Drogheda, tm, and Donnybrook, rm., (1), last m. taken 3, 1.18.
Norman King(), Įm, 30. Skirl and Velocity, (i), fm., 32, 1.06, 1.413| Velocity sec. behind.
Mrugolian Chit, (0.), rm,, 16, 1,16, 1.56, 2.38.
White Blaze, 1m, (0.), 41, 1.19 3/5, 1.58 2/51
Provided that the whole of the profit on such minting shall be carried to a separate Gold Reserve Fund and not form part of the Note37 344 345 3/5, Guarantee Fund,
OBJECTS AND REASONS. The Coin portion of the Gald Reserve to be held by the Currency Commissioners must be kept in Singapore.
The Bill makes it clear that when the rate of exchange is fixed the Currency Commissioners will receive Gold in exchange for Notes at that rata in Singapore only nud not in London
A, however, there may at first be some difficulty in obtaining Gold locally and as there may be cases of emergency when un expansion of the Currency is urgently required, provision graphic Transfers on London at a rate high is made for the issue of Notes against Tèle. enough to cover the cost of sending Gold to Singapore.
the purchase of two British steamship com panies by the Norddeutscher Lloyd, some Į years ago, appear to be making much head- way. Generally speaking; in the maritime trade in the East, Great Britain still con- tinues to retain the ascendancy. Germany, Japan, and Norway coming in the order nam. ed. In China trade the position of Japanese and German shipping is about the same, but the former is almost exclusively interested in the trade in those parts of China which are nearer to Japan, With regard to the share of Japanese shipping in the coasting trade of South and North China, our con- temporary, the Japan Chronicle, says it is Kerosene in Stock at Refinery at date 78,000. very small and far between, while as to that in the South Seas and South Asia is almost There can be little question that with the expansion of the national power and the development of commerce, Japan's maritime, trade will gradually, extend in these directions, but this is not the time to wait idly for natural growth. In the opinion of the vernacular journal, the Japanese people ought to strive aggressively for the exploitation of new fields of activity for the profitable disposal of the surplus shipping that has resulted by the release from Go vernment service of many sicamers used as transports. During the eight years following|--N, C. D. News. the Japan China war of 1894-5, continues the Jiji, the average annual increase of BEFORE Mr. C. A. D. Melbourne, at the Japanese steamers was 70 and in tonnage Magistracy this morning, the master of the ss. 40,074, which was sufficient to meet the re Africom Monarch summoned one of his sea- quirements of trade. In the last two years, men named Samuel Warner for disobedience however, the number of steamers has sud. on board ship on the 125 nltimo while in the denly increased by 300 and 300,000 tons that defendant'signed on as an ordinary seaman, waters of the Colony. The master, sworn, said During the Japan China war the number and it was understood that in case of shortly of offering gold for notes as well as notes gold. He favoured striking out re- was 139, with an aggregate handedness he was to give a hand in theferences to the Crown Agents, from the Bill tommage of 164,000, but these were, Bokehold. On the date in question defendant before the Council,' in the course of time, digested without much was told to go down and assist trimmers in the difficulty by the opening of new lines to Eu rope, America, Australia, and China ports But the circumstances to-day are greatly dif- ferent, and, it is pretty certain that ship owners will sooner or later suffer from the
WHISKY.increased
NOT ONE OF THE BEST,
BUT
THE BEST!
GREGOR &
Co.,
19, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
Hongkong, 15th June, 1996"
the
that he signed on as "boy" on board ship. He was not an A. B. He did not say he would pot" do the work, but "could not." He tried the work, but could not stick to it as he was weak.-His Worship: Three weeks' hard.
stokehold, but he refused. Défendant said
1.
The presentation of this Bill and the deter mination to rush it through at once, for the sion of the rules and the immediate passage of Acting Colonial Secretary moved the suspen- the Bill through its various stages, conclusively proved that Government had definitely fixed the rate and intended to immediately announce the fact, so as to prevent excitement in the local markets.
In introducing the Bill, the Colonial Treas. urer stated that it was thought that the dollar had now reached a safe margin above the price of silver and it was thought best to put an end to the uncertainty which existed.
The Honourable G. S. Murray called the attention of the Governor to the effect which the remarks made by His Excellency upon his return from Borneo had bad in commercial and business circles, and made a strong plea for a definite and final announcement of the Govern meat's proposed valuation of the dollar. He also called attention to what be deemed the
To this Sir John Anderson replied that they were the Colony's agents. His Excellency went tunais effect upon the Government's credit if on to suggest that it would have a most unfor it should promise to exchange gold for potes and then when the first notes were presented and gold demanded in exchange be unable to meet the demand.
At present Government bar no gold reservo.: When it has a proper gold reserve on hand it will gladly exchange both ways, but at present was passed with slight amendments.
The Bill then went through all stages and
RATIO ANNOUNCED,
disposal of their surplus shipping just as the labour. British suffered after the close of the BoerAr the meeting of the Sanitary Board (o-day Can only after notes for gald." war. What measures the shipping people the question of the manuring of the vegetable will adopt to avert or minimise the hard gardens of the Colony was again brought up time that seems to be in store for them for discussion. Mr. Humphreys said he was is not clearly known, but it is" advisable, not in favour of stapping or restricting the use the Jiji urges, that they should, Re
of human excreia or urine in Chinese gardens the best remedial means, plan
save where they are in the immediate vicinity disposal.`of surplus shipping by the stantly frequented by Europeans. The odour, of. European dwellings, or highways con creation of new steamship lines as already though offensive, is not dangerous to health, mentioned. It is gratifying to leam, con- and the poorer Chinese do not object to the cludes the jiji, that the Nippon Yusen Kal smell As almost all the vegetables consumed sha are making Investigations with a view to in Hongkong come from Canton where there opening new lines, while the Shipowners' aro no restrictions, any regulations made, save Union (which at present possesses 180 inflict great hardship as Chinese farmers, on the ground of a public suisance, would steamers aggregating 350,000 tons) has also in British territory, and he was, more. schemic under contemplation' to open a over, averse to any course being followed regular line to the South Sea Islands. It is which would entail as increased charge for to be hoped that these enterprises will be inspectors, Mr. Lau Chu Pak emphauired his brought to a successful issue. At the same former minute, and said there was no better time the Government is urged to give to the way of disposing of nightsoil than by return shipping people reasonable assistance where ing it to Molbar Earth. The matter was takon necessary
into further consideration
AS
that he thought the time had come to satisfy His Excellency the Governor, then slated the curiosity of the public in regard to the rate of exchange in be fixed. The final authority did not rest with the local Government, but bees under discussion for a long time and it with the home authorities. The matter had had been fell desirable to fix the dollar at low a value as possible consistent with safety. which indicated no disposition towards a fall Be the firm condition of the silver market, in the price of the metal, bad so altered the position of the Government since his return ed to fix the rate at once at 28. 4d. This was from Borneo, and his former declaration in the Council Chamber, that Government had decid.
valus, of the dollar up to, but was practically not a figure which Government had forced the the same as the market value.
Government was now prepared to exchangs moter for gold at that rate.
compel the selection of an even higher figure,
Government felt ibat any further delay might. Following this important announcement, the Council adjourned.
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Sirocco, im, last Įm. taken 36, 1.10. Jovial Monk and Zapeter, (i.), Įm, 1.05.2/5, 1.44 4/5-
32,
Blue, Nile, (D), im, last àm; 341, 1.09. Ce-Canny, (0.), {m, ("boy" up), 37 3/5, 1,12 3/5, 1.45.
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Pilot and Rising Sun (i.), m., 35 4/5, 1.10, 1.44 3/5, 2.23. R. Sun 2 secs. behind.
Soup Meal (1), 40, 40.2/5, 1.18, 1,53 2/5,
• Rosshern, ifm., (i.), 40, 1.18, 1.54, 2:38), 3.02, 3.36).
Kamloops, rm, last 2 lakeń 1.18 2/5. Eagle, m., (i), 341: 1.09, 2.45.
Lyddile, (0.), Im, 39, 2.16 3/5. 1.53, 2.30. Highland Star and Highland Chiel, 31 1/5
m.
Gold King (in blanket), (0.), two quarters, 29 2:5; second round 33 2/5.
Maori King, (o.), tm., 30'4/5. New Boy, (0.), 11m2, 45, 1.29, 208, 2.49, 3,26, 358 3514-34°5.
4
Zanzibar and Old Boy, (a), rm., 33 2/5, 1,08, 1.44, 2.20; Old Boy two seconds bebind.
Speculation (o ), ikn, 2, 35, 1.10 3/5, 1.45, 2.19.
Gaberlunzie and Prebles, idm, 7, 7, 1, 37 7/5,
.” Czardas, rằm., (i.),.49, 1.15, 1.483/5, 2.22 1/5, 2.59 4/5
1.17%
Diadem and Sundial, 17m., 39, 1.14, 1.46, 2.21 3/5, 2.58.
Arab-Chief and Korena Chief, tm., 36 3/5, 1.11 3/5, 1.47, 2.19 1/j.
EARLY BIRD,
The following were the times taken this mording:-
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Rover, Im., last, 34, 106, 1.58.2-374, 3-4, 345-
White Blaze, one mile and a half, 42, 1.30,
2.18, 1.56, 3.38, 4.15, 4-5-1. 5:23.
New Boy cantered two miles in 481; 1,35
Zanzibar, one mile, 131, 1.08, 1.44, 2.18.
no business on board and were charged. Four of the men who had signed on did not turn up on beard until a day later; while the tout attempted to draw Syia from the firm's office as advance wages for unknown man who were not signed on.
The case was adjourued until Thursday,
THE TAI PU TRAGED%
PRISONERS BEFORE THE COURT. Before Mr. Fi A. Hazeland at the Magistrcy dock, charged with the murder of Chan Beng this morning, three Hak-ka men, figured in the
on Saturday morning. Sergt. Gerrard proin Chan, the second excise officer at Taipo, early cuted.
The charge was read to the prisoners and they pleaded not guilty,"
The case was remanded until Friday, 7th idst, at 2.5 p.m.
SILVER.
Measra, Mocalis and Goldsmid's annual cir. cular states: The past year has been ong
of great activity in the aliver market, with considerable fluctuations, the price haring varied between 25 7-16d, and 30.5-16d, the former being id, shove the lowest rate quot ed during 1904. On January the quotation was 28.3-8d, but the tendency during the after falling to 27 9:163, there was a reco.. early, months was downwards, for, although very to 28 5-160. during February, weakness: again predominated, 25 13-16d, being quoted in March, and 25 7-16d, the lowest price of the year, being reached on April 6 and 7. These tow there was rather a sharp recovery, 26d being prices brought in China as, a buyer, and quoted on Apr 15, and
At
about that level for some wesks, the
end of May silver improved to 37ých was the highest price touched
in
August, the chief feature during those months being large buying for assis, the silver being required to pay the troops in Manchuria, be ride which Japan was buying silver in San Francisco, thereby considerably reducing the amount of silver coming on this market Silver had advanced to a8fd. by the end of August, but on peace being declared between Russia and Japan on 30th, there on the supposition that the Russian demand: was a sudden drop of nearly, Id: per oz. would imm. diately cease, but on this proving, to be quite contrary to facts the market quickly recovered, and within a wook 38 11-16d. was again quoted. Since then the market has boan as low as a8d., the Russian demand hav- ing practically ceased' easly in October; but during the last two months the urgent require ments for the Indian Government on a market already bara of supplies enhanced the price to 30 5-10d., quoted averal times in November and December, being the highest price of the year, and had it not been for larga sales of Mexican dollar at their melting value there is no doubt that higher prices would have been reached. Spat silver has commanded a pre- mium over forward during the whole year, and, although the difference between the two quia tions was small during the early months, it has Intsly been exceptionally large, owing to the yarns. scarcity of cash alver. The average difference daring the last quarter of the year has beeh a 13-16d. There about #d., but on one occasion it was as much
| the: first- ball-
tions in Mexican dee Durotically no transico.
of the
Year, the Anally..
Donnybrooke, a mile and a half, 35, 1-10, closed for the fres CA KAM on Amil
15, in accordance
Talomm
j'
1.43, 220, 2,591, 3.36. 1.10; last half, 1.49, 2.37.
Pilot and Gaberlunzie, xfm. First half-mile scheme of the Mexican Germent at the last quarter 34.
Speculation, one mile and a quarter, 2.57; impose an import duty dating from
c'ose of last year, was thenfiso decided to Owing, however, to the comparatively high price of silver during the last few months there have been large quantities of dollars sold by Mexico, and it is estimated that they have now sold about one third of their availab Of this a large portion were shipped Francisco to China, and the remaind bought in London at'their melfing valing
Sundial and Diadem, one mife and a quarter, 391, 114, 1.461, 2211, 2.57).
Arab Chief, one mile, 37, 1.09, 1.47,-2.19, Grafton, 4m, last hall in 1.05.
THE RIDING Boy.
SHIPPING AND MAILS.
MAIS DUR
Canadian (Tartar) 6th inst. India (Catherine Aßcar) 8th lost. English (Dongola) gih Inst., 8 a.m. ̧ Gennan (Prinsesi Alice) 13th inst,” Canadian (Empress of Japan) 14th inst.
· Indies (Namsang) 16th Inst..
The Ben Lines. Benledi from Antwerp port and London left Singapore on 3rd inst, for this
THE WEATHERA The following report is from Mr. F. G. Piggy/ First Assistant ofthe Hongkong Observatory
On the 6th at 12.10 p. The barometer has dson In Japan, and fallen quickly over Chins
A depression is moving "Eastwards in Man. churia. Another low area may be over Central Chios.
Pressure is highest over the Pacific in the of the Loochoos neighbourhood
The monsoon is interrupted in the Formosa Channel where moderate variable breecos maar!
Alcinous left Singapore on 3rd. fest, at day be expected. the sorteret
The 0. S. S. Co. & C. M., S. N. Co.'s' s.s. light, and it due bere on 6th Inst. Moderate to light monsoon is indica Alice left Kobe via Nagasaki and Shanghai
The Impenal German Mail sa Prinusta || on 4th inst. at pun, and may be expected 'kere.an'roth these
the N part of the Chien Seaforth
arecast moderate Bior cloudly probably simaʼralni?