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hostesses of the evening, called for banuais, for them, and more dangais for their European and Japanese entertainers in this Colony, in return for which Mr. Noma called for a like salvo for the gallant Admiral, his officers and 'mon, which was given lustily, and the panty
disialved,
UNOFFICIAL DINNER TO BRITISH AND JAPANESE TARS.
16th inst. The dinner by the Unofficial Entertain. ment Committee was given this afternoon in the City Hall, the guests being 200 British and 202 Japanese Bluejackets, when a right | good time was enjoyed. Pressure on our space. forbids our giving a detailed account; but certainly the committee, whose names we published on Friday, may congratulate them- selves on the pronounced success of the function, His Excellency the Governor, Sir Matthew Nathan, arrived at 2pm and after inspecting the tables addressed a very felicitous speech to the diners, which Mr. Noma, Consul for Japan, translated for the benefit of the Japan cac. At half past two the men fell in and marchedto the Star Ferry Wharf, that company having placed several ferries at their disposal, to convey them to Kowloon where they were to witness the Baluchis' Sports.
The thanks of the committee are tendered to the officers of H.M.S. Tomar, Caplain Muller, Lieut. Smith, and Captain Marchant, for their valu ible voluntary assistance.
CONCLUDE THEIR VISIT.
27th inst,
Our Japanese naval guests departed this morsing, leaving the harbour at hall past eleven o'clock, for Manila en route to Australia. Shortly before I am, Mr. M. Noma, Japanese Consul, proceeded on board the rubusima, Admiral Shimamura's flagship, to bid the Admiral and his officers and men good-bye, and God-speed, and through them to tender the same courtesy to the officers and crews of the two other vessels of the fleet. As the feet got in motion the yards were mauned, and the Admiral exchanged farewells with the British fleet, the flagship of which, the King Alfred, flew the Japanese ensign at the fore. The Zuku. shima then signalled "Thanks" and "good- bye," and with that signal flying, and fings ensigns dipping from every vessel in sight, amid lusty responsive cheers from the crews of both the Japanese and British fleets, our Japanese guests sailed majestically out of the barbour, thus concluding what we can only hope was, to them, a very pleasant and de- lightful visit.
THE FRENCH FLEET.
PROGRAMME OF ENTERTAINMENTS.
29th insi
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1906.
allotted to the pari-mutuel at the race meetings were availed of on this occasion. Tables were laid for four hundred covers, zoo for the blue. jackets of the French fleet and a like number for the British tars, who fraternised with their guests in a manner as to unmistakably em- phasize the earnestness of Pentents cordiale. The seating of the guests of the day was ar- ranged as on a former occasion, the French And the British sailors occupying alternate
scats,
The naval officers present were Lieutenant Routell of the dfontcalm, and Lieutenant Des Fosses ( Gueydon), and the following British officers:-Commander Leatham, H. M. S. Alacrity; and Lieutenants Dickens, Lane. Poole, and Blackwood, H,M.S, King Alfred,
The spacious door, converted into one co- larged dining-room for the occasion, made it possible to accommodate the large number of the guests, including also the members of the Entertainment Comminee who, with the naval officers, were accommodated at special tables, The various entrances to The dining-room presented a very way, appear ance with the profusion of bunting which adorned each of them. King's weather favoured the visitors this afternoon and the reunion was
such as to live long in the memories of one and all who participated in the function, whether in the character of hosts or of guests. Jack evinced unmistakable pleasure with the untiring effort to make the diy a pleasant one. In response to the Committen's invitation, through the medium of the Press, - several' gentlemen attended at the Kace Course this afternoon to assist in rendering our gallant guests happy and comfortable. The Hon Mr. Gershom Stewart, hon. secretary of the committee, was unsparing in his best efforts to carry out the programme in a manner that left nothing to be desired "The other members of the Committee and gentlenen who volunteer- ed their services were:-Messrs. T. F. Hough, E. A. Hewett, H. M. Guy-Delorme, P. D'Agos- tini, Rev. France. A. G. Wood, F. Allen, J. H. Michael, T. C. Gray, W. Whitlow, G. Scott,
W. Jack, H. P. White, and T. P. Cochrane.
At 1.45 p.m., Admiral Richards, Commander- in-Chief of the French Squadron, with Rear Admiral Hiessel, arrived at the Stand. They were met at the gate by Mr. T. F. Hough and the Hon. Mr. Gershom Stewart, who conducted the distinguished visitors into the percincts of the Grand Stand.
Shortly before two o'clock His Excellency the Governor, Sir Matthew Nathan, K.C.M.G, accompanied by his Private Secretary,, arrived. Sir Matthew shook hands with the French Admirals. His Excellency then proceeded to walk round the tables at which the guests of the afternoon were discussing an excel- lent menn. In his round H.E. spoke to the sailers, who evinced much appreciation at his kindly expressions of feeling. It should he mentioned that the Governor's arrival at the tiffin room was greeted with vociferous cheers from the Sons: Neptune.
Admiral and a few of the Entertainment Com
After His Excellency, followed by the French mittee, had passed round the log tables, and three cheers given for the Governor, His Excel lency stood in the centro of the room and ad-
We have received the following letter from the Hon. Mr. Gershom Stewart, hon, secretary to the Provisional Entertainment Committee
As the quickest way of keeping the general public informed of the arrangements for the entertainment of our French visitors, le dressed the men in French. He was under to say that the dinner to the men will take place at the jockey Club premises, Happy stood to say that the Colony had great pleasure Valley, at I o'clock on Saturday next, and the
in entertaining the men. He hoped they en- Committee will be very grateful if some gentle-joyed their tiffin, and would afterwards enjoy the sports also. The speech was received with men will come and help them to see that the men are well looked after, and I shall be ob-
lout and prolonged cheers, following which liged if those willing to cóme will inform me.
H.E. asked the sailors present to give three cheers for Admiral Richards. There will be a side table where gentlemen
The cheers Irom 400 manly voices rang out high. kind enough to come can have lunch. Any helpers should be there at a quarter to one.
There will be a Gymkhana afterwards for the men of all French and British ships of war in the barbour who care to compete.
The Committee will be unable to provide tea for the Public, but tea and cake will be supplied on the ground by the "Café Weis main" and can be obtained as required on payment.
All gentlemen désirous of enming to the dianer to the officers of the French deel af
the Hongkong Club on the 30th are requested to notify the Secretary of the Club as soon as possible,
THE SUBSCRIPTIONS.
The following is a list of subscriptions re.. ceived towards the entertainment of the men
The French Admiral then addressed the assembly also in French, thanking the Gover nor and the Entertainment Committee for the kindness they had shown to his sailors while in the Colony, His Excellency's remarks were followed by loud cheers. After "For he's hd been sung in chorus a jolly good fellow by the tiffiners, the sailors repaired to the course to take part in the gymkhana, un the grounds was erected a horizontal bar, and great merriment was caused in the
shots
with bamboos) at coceanuts that where hung
up as targets.
The first item on the grogramme-Jockey Race, pairs to be composed of one French and one English sailor or Marine-was started ul 2.30 p.n. This frum consisted of British and of both Japanese and French Fleets by Mr. J and running. There were, of course, a few French tats getting their mate on his shoulders R. M. Smith, the hon. treasurer of the 'so-spills, and the race was won by Glaz.r of visional Committee, who have guaranteed all
H.M.S. Read and Lacan of the Montcalm, the expenses incurred:--
Hindle of the Britamart and Treondart of the Gueydon being second.
Bradley & Co...
...$ ICO
100
100
כ10
5. J. David & Co.
A. & S. Hancock
J. R. Michael
E. W. Mitchell...
Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock
100
F. Salinger ...
IGO.
W. J. Saunders ...
100
H. P. White...
100
G. Murray Bain...
So
50
६०
50
Wm. Danby...
J. D. Humphreys & Co.
E. Osborne..
H. W. Slade
T. Fraser
***
Hej. Gedge...
B. Layton
A. R. Linton
T. 1. Rose ...
***
*
Hon. Mr. T. Sercombe Smith...
Murray Stewart ...
A. G. Stokes
Dr. G. H. Bateson Wright J. E. Gresson
20
10
$1,380
30th inst To-night the Hongkong Club entertains Vice-Admiral Richards, Rear-Admiral Hicssel, and the officers of the French fleet new in pari to a dinner in the Club,
To-morrow the Unofficial Entertainment Committee entertain the blue-jackets of the combined French and British flicts to a dinner at one o'clock in the Jackey Club premises, Happy Valley, and, afterwards a gymkhana will be held for the men on the Valley.
This latter event, we may' presume, will be weather permitting." Bowever, a very inter esting programme of events has been arranged for it, so that the men should be able to frater aire for a very jolly time, if old J. P. only proves propitious.
FRENCH AND BRITISH TARS
· ENTERTAINED AT THE HAPPY VALLEY,
After the beats in the 220 yards flat race had been run, the sailors adjourned to the outer part of the course where the greasy pale was erected, with the prizes, which consisted of cigars, pipes, cigare te hollers and a bottle of candy, on the top. Both sides ventured for the prizes, buy on each occasion they slid down, much to the amusement of the spectators.
The other items on the interesting pro- gramme were being gone through as we go to press.
ARMS FOR KWANGSI REBELS,
AN EXPERT MANUFACTURER
IMPRISONED ON SUSPICION.
[From Our Correspondent.];
Canton, 30th March. There was safely lodged in the Nam-Hoi prison. on the 28th a native of Kwangsi by name Luk who was recently arrested at Tai- ping-fu on suspicion of having been interested in the manufacture of arms for the Kwangsi rebels. This man has the reputation of being an expert gunsmith, and several native papers regret that the Viceroy did not see fit to utilize the man's talente and abilities for the further ance of the Government's scant knowledge of guns and ammunition instead of lodging him is prison pending investigations,
ROBBERIES IN CHINA.
FIGHT WITH SOLDIERS,
REWARD FOR HIS CAPTURE,
It is commonly known throughout China that the village of Tung Chri, in the Kwong Ning district, is the favourite haunt of pirates and robbers, in that village lives the notorious pirate Yim, who is well-known to the officials, but as yet they have failed to effect his capture. A few days ago the district mandarin issued a poster offering a reward of fine to anyone who will be lucky enough to secure Yim,'. A few hours later the mandaria appeared to have decided that the reward offered was too large for his purchase, so he ordered that the $400 should be paid by the villagers, in case of an arrest. This got to the ears of a wealthy villager and he agreed to pay the reward in case Yim was captured and beheaded. A week ago Yim heard that there was a prico on his head and, knowing who had offered to pay the money, placed a watch on the rich villager movements and kidnapped him. It is reported that the man's ears were both cut off and sent to the district mandarin and later the wealthy villager was dişem bowelled. There is said to te perfect 'con. steruation in the village on account of Yim's dzring exploits.
SOME PORTS.
TSINGTAO, CHINWANGTAO, TENGYUBII, LUNG- CHOW, MENGTSE, AND SZEMAO.
14 picnls. The revenue, collected during the quarter, Hk. Tlx, 1,134, was 25 per cept larger than that collected in the famo quarter "of 1994.-N. C. D. Newt,
FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT CO, vs.
HR, AND S'HAI BANK”.
HONGKONG DANK'S SUCCESSFUL DEFENCE.
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perienced day after day, and the tremors con. tince. The inhabitants are encamped in the fields, and are in greater distress on account of the rain. In the vicinity of Getaubitan fisautes have opened in the ground, whence water is omitted. The centre of the tremor is in the city of Kagi, The damage caused in several times the extent of that resulting from the disaster of a few years ago.
CLEANING OPERATIONS FINISHED.
In the suit of the Fidelity and Deposit PLAGUE prevention in Kobe, Gmpany of Maryland, we, the Hongkong" and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Judge Cross field, un 23rd inst, sustained the demurrer of Le defendant corporation, holding that the facts set out were not sufficient to constitute a cause of action.
The cleaning of houses in the City of Kobe for the prevention of pingue was concluded on 18th inst, the total number of houses cleaned being 35,380, excluding over 5,050 warehouses, sheds, &c. The rats and mice destroyed in the course of the cleaning operations numbered 66.160. The temporary assistants employed in connection with the work were dismissed on the 20th inst.
The suite was for the recovery of $7,719.06, paid by the defendant corporat on to W. A Wilson, the defaulting cashier of the bureau of coast guard and transportation. Wilson cashed a check of $je,193.74 drawn upon de fendants in payment of a voucher for $41,583.74,
The total number of men engaged in the held by defendant for collection on account of Farnhim, Boyd and Company against the
work was about 2,053, tacluding health government of the Philippine Islands, and officials, 9 police-inspectors, 3 inspectors in the embezzling the difference paid him, $7,710.74, City Office, 18 police a-rgeants, 130 policemen, ded to the United States. He was suble-5 temporary employds, 18 inspectors in the
City Office, 130 temporary inspectors hired by, quently extradited and is now in Bilibid.
the Kencho, 1,560 coolies, coolie foremen, and 20 canlié contractors.
The plaintiff company, which was on the bond of Wilson, sued for the recovery of the 17.710.74 paid to Wilson,
THE RELATIONS BETWEEN JAPAN AND RUSSIA,
WAR COMMEMORATION DAYS,
IN JAPAN.
In future May 17th is to be appropriately observed by the Japanese Navy as a commc-
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ing largely to that volume of trade. The per- nicious action of the Conference still militates against the trade, with the Archipelago, and unless Government counteracts this, the trade will never be recovered. By way of conclusion, Mr. Anderson moved an Amendment to the effect that the motion shall stand over till Go- vernment has inquired into the effects of the Shipping Conference and has considered also the report of the Singapore River Commission, After a brief Interval no seconder of the amend ment could be found, and so it lapsed. The Hon. Mr. G. S. Murray then submitted in his turn an amendment to the original motion, by which he sought to have inserted, the wards. "and the same to be constructed so as to admi of dredging 10 24 feet at an extra cost not to exceed £65,000," in place of the words "ad- milting of a depth of so feet heresher by for- ther dredging." In this form the Colonial Secretary's motion was carried, and the Colosy has thus been started, either for good or for evil, an a venture that may be described in the homely expression of "a leap in the dark."
UNEMPLOYED. SAILORS.
THE POLICY OF EASTERN SKIPOWNERS.
"It is significant of the spirit of economy-not to use a harsher term-that is abroad among shipping concerns in the Far East that a well- The court, in sustaining the demurrer of
known Dutch mercantile marine company has defendant, said that the complaint does not
decided to dispense with the services of their state whether or not the government has paid
European cooks, reports the Eastern Dally, or allowed defendant the amount of cash
Mail. A small matter, some may say, but paid to Wilson and that, if the money had
`atraws show how the wind blows and this little lit of retrenchment may be taken as ap It is interesting to look at the Customs the latter under the allegations in the com
not been paid by the government to the bank,
augury of the general internal policy to be" Gazette for the last quarter of 1905, and secplaint; cannot recor.r from anyone but Wilsonmoration day, the Navy Department having pursued in future by coastwise shipping firms how business progrosses at some of the ports lately added to the well-known list. Of these
himself. On the other hand, if the govern-mide that choice on account of the Battle of
hut here, in the North, where a recrudescence ment had repaid the bank, it had waived the the Japan Seg being fought on that date, While
af Japanese activity and competitian is more one of the most successful is Taingtao, whose official name is Kinochou, and the figures that
irregularity of the payment and plaintiff is recognising the deeds of August 10th, when
of a direct challenge to existing steamship kewise not entitled to recover.--Manila
the Russian squadron from Port Arthur was
lines, there is a growing indication that owners are given the trade that has grown up since
Cullenews.
utterly defeated, the Department are of opinion intend to cut down their vessels European the Custom-house there was opened on the 1st
that the events of May last were unprecedemed, ratings to as low a margin as is compatible of July 1899, are very satisfactory, considering
Baltherefore worthy of commemoration. "By with Board of Trade requirements. Never that the statistics of goods landed and consum;
thus celebrating in perpetuity this great victory, before, it is averred have there been so many' ed in German territory are not included. The tonnage movements at Tsingtao in the quarter
the brave spirits of the Japanese Navy will be seafaring men-deck officers and engineers showed 107 vessels of 112,640 tons entered, and
encouraged, promoting the dignity of the fleet, both ashore unemployed as at fr sent. and the nation will be inspired with lofty aspi Shanghai, Singapore and Hongkong each 100 vessels of 113,086 tons cleared--one.vessel
rations for the prosperity of the Empire." In each case being a sailer-in the quarter, a
can supply almost record figures in this re- The War Office has chosen May roth as a
It had been spect, at the present moment. gainst 81 vessels of 88,537 tone, and 106 vessels
commemoration day for the Japanese Army, confidently hoped amongst the ranks of men of 102,837 1ons, respectively, in the last quarter
in celebration of the battle of Mukden, on
without beribs that the termination of the WAT of 1904. There is practically no importation of
which occasion the largest force of the Army opium at Tsingtao but there was a good busi-
organised during the war was employed.ditions, but save for the somewhat fitful flutter would bring betterment of employment con- ness in cotton goods, the leading goods im-
Japan Chronicle.
that attended the despatch of so many special. ported being grey shirtings 30,392 pieces,
ly chartered steamers home with Russian re- American sheetings 49,915, American drills
fugees and prisoners, that fond expectation has 14.444, T-cloth, 24,690, cotton Italians, plain,
not been realised, and when the Japanese 28,83, cotton lasting, figured, 25,472, and Japanese cotton yarn 29,914 picuts, Nearly
shipping lines get active one more British deck 8,000 piculs of old iron were imported, but
officers and engine mam artificers cannot look forward to extended chances of a berth, for the foreign sundries were gunny bags, dyes, needles,
Japanese appear to be inclined to make their flo woollens are mentioned. The principal
resuscitated lines even more conservatively matches, mining and railway materials, and
Japanese than they were before the advent of kerosene oil. The business ia native sundries
instilities. We can only hope that so far as was trifling. There is a fairly long list of
our own nationals are concerned, to whatever important items, in number, being goatskins, exports, but the quantities were small the most strawbraid, and fresh vegetables. There was
branch of seafaring life they belong, they will this handful of Dutch cooks. not suffer the deprivation which has fallen upon collected, and a decline of Tis. 4,020 in export a gain of Hk. Ils. 18,000 in import daty duty, leaving a net gain of something over
Hk. Tis. 14,000.
At Chinwangtho, the northern port which is open all through the winter, 39 steamers of 47,877 tons were entered, and 39 steamers of 47,877 tons cleared; against $4 of 60,412 tons and 55 of 63.345 tons, respectively, in the last quarter of 1904. Several large steamers loaded coches for South Africa in 1904. There was no traffic in opium at Chinwangian. The prin- cipal cotton goods imported were; American sheetings 31,cos pieces, American drills, 18,180, and collon yarn, Indian 13,119, and Japanese 8,182 piculs. The imports of woollens and metals were very trifling; cigarettes and needles were the principal foreign sundries imported, and duty-free rice took the lead. in native sundries. The principal exports were Kaiping cement, coal, and fire bricks, and dogskin mats: The revenue collected amount to over Hk. Tls: 30.000 against over Tls, 13,000 in the same quarter of 1904; the increase was nearly all in transit due inwards,
DIPLOMATIC DELAVS.
Although peace has now been established between Japan and Russia it is regrettable to observe, reinacks the Nippon, that diplomatic relations between the Powers have not yet been restored to their former state. Mr.
THE PAMINE, IN JAPAN,
Motono, Japanese Minister to Russin, trans. ferred from France, has already arrived at St. Petersburg. The Russian Government accord- ed him a most cordial reception, having dis patched a special train to the frontier to re- ATTITUDE OF THE PEASANTRY. ceive him. It is a matter of much imponance
According to n Tokja dispatch, about zoo of experiences of the war are still vivid, that they the inhabitants of Nitano-mura, Adachi, dis- for Japan and Russia, at a time when the bitter should endeavour to resume their former rriict, Fukushima Prefecture, who are suffering lations of cordiality as speedily as possible. It from the famine, a.sembled at the village is rather curious that the Russian Minister to shrine on the night of the 17th inst, and de- Japan, whose appointment was tieralded sever nounced the indifference of the, Kencho 10-
months ago, has not yet left for his new post,wards them. They threatened to raid the vill but now that Japan's representative has arrived age office, but the police officials appeared and send to Japan her Minister with all possible depulation to the Mayor of the village stating in Russia the e is no doubt that the latter will dispersed the mob. The demonstrators sent a speed. The delay in the dispatch by Russia their grievances, and that official is reported of her representative to Japan may in some to be taking steps to commence the work of measure be due to the unsettled state of affairs relief. The inhabitants of Toziwa, a neigh- prevailing in Russin, though it is quite possible bouring village, assembled at the district office. that there is some other reason which may be protesting against the procrastination in com held accountable for the delay.
mencing the relief works. On the 12th inst. the sufferers in Nagaoka-mura also threatened to attack the village office for the same reason. They were armed with haes, wood chopping kaives and sickles. The combined efforts of police and the Mayor even ually dispersed the mob. There are signs of unrest in every past of the Prefecture.
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Again, continues the Nippar, with regard to the appointment as her Minister to Japan of a diplomatic official in Bulgaria the good sense of Russia must be open in doubt. Bulgaria. whose independence has come to be recognised by the Powers as a result of the itusso-Turkish war of 1878, is comparatively no insignificant Power, and it is not surprising therefore that the transfer to Japan of the Russian Minister to that country should be regarded by the Powers with a degree of surprise. The Japanese have not yet openly declared their opinion regarding the appointment but, judging from the utterances of the Nuvve Vremya, it would seem that there is much opposition expressed in Russia itself against the selection, While we refrain from expressing any opinion in the The iron horse has not yet reached Tengyuch, matter, says the Tokyo journal, it is desirable in Yunnan, and the traffic is carried on
that Russia, taking a hint from what is dore placed by men, and four men are counted relations between herself and Japan by the by pack animals who are sometimes re- by other Powers, should try to solidify the as equal to one pack asional. The numbers dispatch of a representative of suitable rank. of actual and constructive animals arriving, Japan has accredited to Russia one of her best leaving, and in transit in the last quarter of diplomats, and it is only proper that Russia al 1905 were 17,423 against 18,703 in the same should be satisfied with the selection. It is quarter of 1904. There was a moderate import
Tapan's desire that the arrival in Tokyo of the of cotton goods, the leading articles being grey Russian Minister should be welcomed with the shiritings 4,886 pieces, cotton Italians, black, same feeling of satisfaction as Russia seems to 2,483 pieces, velvets and velveteens 3,593 have expressed in the reception of Mr. Motono, yards, cotton blankets 3,810 pieces, and Indian
There are several important_matters, to be Colton yarn 5.304 piculs. A long list of sun-discussed between Japan and Russia and the dries is given, the quantities being small, the
sooner the diplomatic machinery is restored the better it will be for both countries. only noticeable goods being birds' nesls, but- tons, matches, needles, keräsene oil, and um- brellas. The only noticeable exports were carpets, fresh eggs, and split bamboo rain hats. The revenue collected, Mk. Tis. 10,781, was nearly 30 per cent, under the collection in the same quarter of 1994.
The traffic at Langchow, in Kwangsi, is car ried on by native junks averaging about four tous, rafts, and packmen. There were no cotton or woollen goods imported in the last quarter of 1905, and the sundries, all in small quantities, were beans and dye-stuffs, rice, timber, sic. The exports werd still less im- portant than the imports, the most valuable article being 12 picpls of native opium from Kweichow. The revenue collected Hk. Tis. 1,394 showed a derline of 70 per cent as com- pared with 1904, but was 20 per cent larger than in 1903.
There will
THE EARTHQUAKE IN
FORMOSA.
FURTHER DETAILS OF THE DISASTER.
A telegram from the Government of formosa dated 18th inst. to the Home Department, Tokyo, states that the earthquake on Saturday affected the whole island, the district under the jurisdiction of the Kagi prefecture suffering most. In the Takow district a considerable number of houses totally collapsed, and none were left standing intact. The casualties so far ascertained at that place are 516 killed and 396 injured. In the Kagi district 262 houses total ly collapsed, 48 persons being killed and a large number injured.
JAPAN SUGAR TRADE.
It is reported that, owing to the depression in the sugar market, the result of the working of the Japan Sugar Refining Company (Nippon keite Kaisha) of Osaka for the last month or two has been very unsatisfactory, resulting in loss of about Y15,000. Since the company purchased the stack of raw material for the present period, tlie foreign market has de- product and checking business, It is expect clined, increasing the price of the company's ed that the demand will be revived next month, as warmer weather sets in The Osaka com- pany has decided to suspend op rations for twenty days early next month with a view to reducing the supply. The company has direct. ed its attention to the extension of the market in Manchuria and Korea with satisfactory re- sults and is now able to ship over 10,000 bags a meatto Tientsin and Newchwang.
"A LEAP IN THE DARK."
COMMERCIAL.
RAUB CRUSHING, Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly and Potts kindly write, under to-day's date :--
"A telegram from Singapore informs us that the crushing of the Raub Australian Gold Mining Co, Imited, for the past four weeks realised 688 ounces smelted gold from 4,478
tons of stone."
WEEKLY SHARE REPORT.
Reviewing the share business for the week, Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly & Potts write on the soth inst. Since we wrote last business has continued restricted and beyond a sherp rise in the value of Hongkong and Whampoa Docks and a further heavy falling off in the prices of both China and
uzon Sugars, there is in our local share market nothing of special interest to report.
Backs Hongkong and Shanghai Banks are in demand at 1850 and the sterling price is un-
changed at 487 109, nd. Nationals continus firm at $40.
Marine Insurances-Cantons have advanced and are wanted at $355, China Traders have lightly hardened and close at $97, while Unions remain on offer at $791. North Chinas have been done in Shanghai at Tis. go bad Yangiszes are inquired for at $1773.
Fire Insurances.-China Fires have further improved and can be placed at $85. Hong- kong Fires are steady at $300.
SINGAPORE HARBOUR SCHEME. Steamboats are obtainable at $15. Indo Shipping Hongkong, Canton and Macao
Chinas have ruled firm and close in request at $51, China and Manilas have charged hands at $18. Douglas Steamships are wanted at the advanced rate of 541, and Shell Transports have inquiries at 245. There is no alteration in Star Fenics,
The following editorial comments appear in the Straits Timer of 24th inst.;-Yesterday afternoon, the motion relating to the Harbour "cheme and the acceptance of the Jackson tender was carried without a division, but in a slightly, though not trivially, amended form. The chief speaker on the matter was the Hon. Mr. John Anderson, and mach of what he said he has said before, at least au said the Gover- nor, and probably the Governor was right. By way of overture, the Colonial Secretary inform ed the Council that, since the discussion on the 23rd ultimo, the Crown Agents had replied to the effect that the Contractor would impose an additional cost of £38,020 in the event of the depth alongside the quay being 22 feet for Damage has been caused to property and dredging purposes, and of £17,000 more if thand many lives lost in Baishika Shinko, and other depthi be extended z feel lower. Mr. Anderson districts, with which places telegraph and agreed that the design and construction of the telephone communication is interrupted. The quay shou'd admit of a working depth along Kaki School has been thrown down and the side it of 24 feet, and that the basin should be work of the institution is suspended. In of such a character as would meet the require Toroku Prefecture the extent of the damage ca ments of a heavier class of coasting vessel far ascertained is 11 killed, 25 injured, 94 than the overflow of craft and fighters from houses totally destroyed, and 140 houses the River. partially. In Ensui prefecture one man was killed and another injured
Mengise, Yünnan, on the other hand, is, a busy place with its 1,447 native craft, averag ing about three tons each, entered, and 1,464 cleared, during the quarter, and its 87,450 pack animals reported at the Custom-house with import, export, and transit merchandise, A large business was done in collon goods, the principal articles being grey shuntings 7,261 pieces, T-cloths 4.726, cotton Italians and last
He pointed out that the cost ings 2,250, Turkey reds 1,839, cotton blankets
of all these works was not warranted by the 7,825 pieces, and velvets and velveteens 15.532
present amount of trade, now so reduced yards, cotton yards, Indian 28,565 piculs, and A telegram received by Mr. Coto, Director through the pernicious in lenges of the Ship. Tongking 2,663 piculs. A fair quantity of of the Formosan Administrative Bureau, now ping Conference, but the pivot upon which woollens came in, including blankets, claib, in Tokyn, says: "A disastrous earthquake rested the justification of incurring these great long ells, Spanish stripes, etc.
was experienced at 6 40 o'clock this morning. fabilities was the likelihood of trade improving surely be a large business at Mengtse when the 17th instant, in and about Kagi, and the
in the future. Then, added Mr. Anderson, and cheaper means of communication are ava labic. shock still continues. In Torakugai 32 persons everybody will agree with him, if the trade has The principal sundries imported were Liami have been killed and over too injured, and 30 gone away through causes and effects which braid, aniline dyes, matches, kerosene oil, tine houses totally and 50 partially destroyed. The have nothing to do with the physical facilities, The Government offices and official quarters have possessed or not possessed by the port, the plateware, umbrellas and coffawood. principal exports were Yüuman native opium, been seriously damaged, and business is being construction of these works will never bring it Pls. 1,303, and lib in slabi, Pls, 25,147. The conducted in temporary premises. In the city back. The prospective trade of the Colony in revenue collected during the quarter, Tis. of Kagi about to persons have been killd, in- in fact, the scale by which the prospective ad 29,161, was nearly'so per cent farger than including two prisoners, and about roo injured. vantage derivable from this work should be measured. Sir William Taylor, it is interest Patients in the hospital are all safe.". 1904- have done the Colony the honour of their visit
soliternmost opeu port in China, and though that the buildings of the Kagi and Toroku Shipping Commission, and Mr. Anderson had Szemao, or. Eamok, in Yännan, is the A telegram to the War Office, Tokyo, states ing to remember, was Chairman of the Eastern the members have not omitted anything that can be calculated to, militate against the cor diality of the reception accorded by the British
it is close to the district which produces the garrisons have been practically thrown down the supreme satisfaction of quoting from that celebrated Puerb tea, this valuable product is by the earthquake, and the troops are encamp Commission's report extracts which support- civil community of Hongkong, to the French
not even mentioned in the list of exports. The ed in the open. No loss of life or injury re-ed his view. of the, pernicious effects of the Admiral, his officere and men. Among the
numbers of men and pack animals with loads ported among the soldiers, Railway trafic Shipping Conference, in respect to the anti- functions included in the comprehensive pro-
reported at the Sremão Custom-house in the between Kagi and Toroku has been discon- ficialir flation of freights and the decrease in gramme of festivities were a dinner to the blue.
fast quarter of 1995 were 681 and 2,599, res| tinued. 14
the overhauling trade of the East dur jackets of the combined French and British | A WASHINGTON telegram received by the pectively. The imports were quite insigni- A later dispatch to the Asahi reports that ing the last four or five years. He con fidots at the private Stands, kindly placed at | flocki reports that General Stoessel has asked ficant, the only article to be poted being taw. the casualties in the Kogi Prefecture alone tended that the forecast of the Commission, the disposal of the Committes by the Stewards that the court-martial by which he is to be and seed cotton, 264 piculs. There is a long are 1,04 killed and 695 injured; the houser had certainly been realized, and the con. of the Hongkong Jockey Club, at the Happy tried shall call as witnesses the staff of General list of exports, all in very trifling quantities, totally destroyed being 1,400 and tho1s pardition of the Colony in respect to the volunie Valley, and an gymkbans this afternoon. Nogi's army, in order that they may tesully as the principal goods being felt carpets, bamboo | tially, 650..
of trade would have been much WOISO No mora suitable place could be select to the valiant and heroic clisracter of the de- | hals, and waterproof hat covers; and there is A dispatch to the Mainichi dated Munday than at present, had not the Federated ed for such a fanction. The stands usually † fence of Port Arthur,
ona unusual product in China, Batire shoots, states that a reorg of shocks have been ex- Malay States come to the rescue by contribute
In the programme of entertainments which the Unofficial Entertainment Committee had drawn up to extend a suitable reception to the French fleet, under Admiral Richards, which
Robberica with violence, sometimes terminat. ing in murder, are now of frequent occurrence in the interior of China. A few days ago, is the Chung Chuen village, Pun U district, some twenty miles from Cantos, a band of about sixty robbers, all well ormed, attacked the vil lage. An alarm was given before the robbers commenced their nefarious purpose and a number of soldiers turned out. A fight com menced with the usual result that the troops were beaten, leaving many wounded. After the robbers had gathered together again, they looted a sathu and arice shop and kidnapped the masters of both shops. The following day a letter was received by the villagers demandi in the sum of $8,000 as ransom for the two men. The latter stipulated the time within which the money was to be forwarded; failing which the victims would be tortured,.
Refineries, China Sugars have dropped to $180, but there are inquiries at this figure. Luzons have also suffered a heavy decline to $25, no doubt owing to the unfavourable report just issued. Perak Sugars are reported to'd at Tis. 70, closing firm.
Mining-Chinese Engineerings are quiet at Tls. 10. Private advices from Singapore state that the crushing of the Raub Australian Gold Mining Company, Limited, for the past four weeks, realiced 688 ounces of smelted, gald from 4,478 toas of stone. Shares are quoted at $31.
Docks, Wharves and Godowns-Hongkong and Whampoa Docks have expen nced a smart rise and can probably be placed at $165. arabams have also slightly strengthened and are asked for at-Tis:118). · Kowloon Wharfs are wooed at Sico. Hongkaw Wharfs have buyers at Tla, 2:0 ex the final dividend of Tls. 8 pad in Shanghai yesterday,..
Lands, Hotels and Buildings.--Hongkong Lands have risen to $115, and Shanghai Lands are in demand at Tha:117 Hongkong Hotels are in strong request at $133, but shares aro firmly held for higher rates. Other stocks
· under this head are unchanged, Enternationals are wanted at Tis, 6s and Laqu
Couton Mills-Ewos are offering at Tis, 64.
Kung-Mows can be procured at Tis. 67). Soey Chees have jumped to Tis. 300 at which price sales are reported in Shanghai.
Miscellaneous, Green Island Cements have been the medium of further business at $30. China Borneos are inquired far at $7. Comp- bell Moores are without business at $36, China Flours are wanted at Tis. 8o. Hall and Holtz can be placed at $12 and Sumatras have with buyers at 11s, 2224. inquires at Tis, 563. Langkats are unchanged
FREIGHT.
Messis: Lamke and Rogge write, on the 24th last, as follows:-Chartering business during" the fortnight has sgain been limited, but, some- how, as firns the South is concerned, tonnaga, is no longer so, plentiful as it used to top several more vessels have been fixed home warda including the well known' coasters" Brunhilde und Elita Nostack, and another old China Count trader, the Decima, has apparently