Shipping Steamers.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
MONDAY JANUARY 13
Fatimation.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., L.
BREMEN.
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES.
FOR
KUDAT and SANDAKAN,
NAPLES, GENOA ALGIERS, GIBRALTAR, SOUTHAMPTON, ANTWERP and BREMEN
TO SAIL
TUESDAY,
UTE RANAUROM,
No-1 DOCK Length inside 514 ft. Width of entrance, top 95 ft.; bottom 75 ft. Water on blocks, 27.5 ft. Time to pump out, 4 hours.
No. 2 DOCK → Length Inside, 875 ft. Width of entranos, top 80,5 ft. bottom 45.8 ft. Water on blocks, 28,5 ft. Time to pump out, 3 hours.
HESE DOCKS are couveulently situated in Yokohams Barbour and the attention of THESE
Captains and. Engineers is respectfully called to the advantages offered for Docking and repairing Vessels and Machinery of every description.
The plant and tools are of recent patterns fur dealing quickly and cheaply with work and a large stock of material is always at hand, (plates and angles all being tasted by Lloyds' surveyors).
Two powerful Twin Screw Towboats are available for taking Vessels in or out of Dock, and for taking Sailing Vessels in or out of the bay. The floating derrick is capable 19 A.M., 14th Jan, 19c8, of lifting 35 tons...
1908
ARITY OF MR. ROOSEVELT
BEYERK' CRITICISMS BY: ONE-TIME- PARTISANS,
New York, December 11. We are weathering the tempest which has shaken the commercial credit of this country to, its foundations, but a storm whose fury is "fierce," as A pericans would say, is still raging over the White House nt Washington,
"you the truth I don't think much about
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***Rui you will have it all right. The matter bis been finally seuled, and your family will cime in for the fortune."
"Yes; but I am not in the least disturbed about it,replied: Mr. Moule, with every ap pearance of sincerity
AN OPINION OF LAW COSTS.COM And what is the amount you expect to been going on for a long time, and by the time "Well, really I can't say. The matter bas it is finished I dare say I shall have's 45ʻnutë...” Enthusiastic Routavalt partisans tell us
As to his intentions in the future, Mr. Moule that criticism of the President's activities is would have nothing to say, entirely limited to stok gamblers, and Wall 80,000 FOR DISTRIBUTION, St. wild-cat speculating baikers, and lawbraak....... A representative saw Mr. Rundia (of Messrs. ing millionaires, Their weath naturally Rundle and Jackson), the local solicitors, and enough, knows no bounds, and if the anti- he stated that the three estates in Australia, Roosevelt sentiment were confined to crooked were sold aliar the death of the Hon. W. H.
Saville Osmond- and the sum chancels of that description the President's over £100,000 popularity would be unimpaired,
Bai evidence is accumulating that Mr. Roose it's opponents include not only dishonest nanciers, but less of thousands of business men and p ofessional people of all classes, At
WAS:
This has since been invested, so that the original amount has greatly increased but (said. Mr. Rundie) the expenses incurred dur in the past five years bave been very heavy, No doubt a sum of £20,000 (will be available for distribution, and planeta paligi
a banquet of the Chamber of Commerce the OTHER BENEFICIARIES, other night the toast of the President of the United States was received with studied silence, while as far as New York in concerned all allusion to Mr. Roosevelt has been discreetly Lighters, "Steel Buildings and Roofs, Endge banished from the music halls
NEW YORK PRESS ATTACKS..!
·Several influentist-New-York-newspapers.
The solicitor added that other members of the family named Baker, Healy, and West, bury, would also have a share of the fortune, And that Mrs. Moule before her death made a will, to which she has provided for the division of sach portion of the fortunas the Cours migt decide to be due to four will It is expected that another four months.
Steam Launches of Breal or Wo Work, and all kinds of Machinery are made on the premises.
Tenders will be made up when required and the workmanship and material will be are attacking him with a ferocity which, allapae before the matter is finally settled, 'guaranteed. ·
STEAMERS
BORNHO
pt. F. Sembill
PRINZ EITEL FRIEDRICH"? WEDNESDAY, Cap. E. Malchow... Neon, sth Jan, 1908,
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and YOKOHAMA coronatigue,
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........7'About' WEDNESDAY, 13th Jan, 1908.
MANILA, NEWGUINEA, BRIS-> BANE, SYDNEY and MEL) BOURNE
"PRINZ WALDEMAR "................ Capt, W. von Senden
THURSDAY,
Nooo, 30th Jan, 1908.
For further Particulars, apply to
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
MELCHERS & CO.,
GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG & CHINA.
Hongkong, 10th January, 14.8.
WEST RIVER BRITISH STEAMSHIP
COMPANIES.
HONGKONG WUCHOW
LINE
THE Steamers
THE
" LINTAN" and "SAN-UI"
BAIL FROM HONGKONG" TWICE A WEEK and COMPLETE THE ROUND TRIP IN 6 DAYS. These steamers bavo Excellent Saloon Accommodation, and are. Lighted Throughout by Electricity. THE CLIMATE ON THE WEST RIVER DURING THE WINTER MONTHS is VERY FINE AND EXHILARATING.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, WEST RIVER BRITISH ..5. COMPANIES.
AGENTS,
REGULAR HONGKONG-CANTON LINE OF
For Janther information apply to-
Hongkong, 2nd November, 1907.
STEAMERS
OF THE
COMPAGNIE francaise DES INDES ET DE L'EXTREME ORIENT.
5.S. PAUL BEAU,” 1,900 1003, 14 koots.
BS. CHARLES HARDOUIN," 1,900 tons, 14 knots.
The speediest, most luxuriously appointed rad punctual steamers on the line. Departure from Hongkong at 9.30 P.M. (Saturdays excepted). Departure from Canton at 5.15 2.4. (Sundays accepted)...
These superb steamers carrying the French Mail are fitted throughout with Electric Light
and Fans and ware specially built for this trade. Excellent cousine.
The Company's Wharf is at the end of Wing Lok Strest (Tram Station)- Canton Agenis Messrs. H. Pasquet & Co.
For further particulars, please apply to-
Hongkong, sth April, 1907.
JAVA
BARRETTO & CO.,
Agents.
CHINAJAPAN LIJN
REGULAR TERIE-WEEKLY, SERVICE.
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The Stexmers are all fitted throughout with Electric Light
.. Feb.
and have Accommodation for
a limited number of Saloon Passengers, and will take Cargo to all Natherland India Ports:
on through Bills of Lading,
For Particulars of Freight and Passage, apply to
Telephone No. 375,
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN..
YORK BUILDINGS, 1st floor,,
Hongkong, jtó Jászlatý, 1998)
TSIN TING.
LATEST METHODS OF
*STUDIO AT MO.
Dentistry.
'3'--Dr. M. H. CHAUN, THE LATEST METHOD,
D'AQUILAR STREET,
AMERICAN SYSTEM OF
TISTRY
though it may have a boomerang effect, is
certainly indicative of the temper and spirit
The cost of Docking, and repair work, will be found, to compare favourably with that of the times, I wil quote a few remarkable of any port in the world. :
Telephone: Nos, 376, 500, or 681. Telegrams, "Dook, Yokohama," Codes A. B. C. 4th and 5th Edt. Liebers, Bootts, A 1, and Watkins,
Yokohama, May 23rd, 1905.
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IMPERIAL BREWING COMPANY,
LIMITED.
PURE CREAM BEER.
For samples and prices please apply to
WINE GROWERS SUPPLY BARRETTO & CO., .
General Agents.
Hongkong, zaud October, 1907.
WILL
EYES
Public Compantes
pausages from Mr. Dana's old paper, the Sun, THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT
AND AGENCY COMPANY, LTD. whose editorial page is conducted by some of the most cultured writers in America, and NOTICE is hereby given that the TWEN- whose clientele is almost exclusively the edu-TIETH ORDINARY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be. -cated classes of the community.
held at the Company's Offices, Victoria Bulld ings, on TUESDAY, the 28th January, 1908, at To'clock Nops, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with
fatement of Accounts for the year ending gist. December, 1907.
The Suw, spaaking of Mr. Hooseveli, says: "A more conscienceless or more reckless demagogue never afflicted this country. He had not the slightest apprehension of what he was doing, No. ray of business intelligence ever entered his brain, or ever can enter his brain...
The REGIST
STER OF SHARES of the Come pany will be CLOSED from FRIDAY, the 7th January, to TUESDAY, the 28th January. (both days inclusive), during which period as Transfer of Shares can be registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
A. SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary... Hongkong, toth January, sqr8, y
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"H: cannot even now understand that when President of the United States year after year unremittingly assails the stability of fourteen billions of money invested in a singlo American industry—to wit, our railroads—he is bound by virtue of the weight and, tradition of his office to bring about crash, Fortunately the natiodal panse of recuperation is founded on the conviction that Mr. Roosevelt has accom-NTIETH ORDINARY MEETING OFr
plished his self-imposed mission, and is funt (fficio."
UNKINDEST CUT OF ALL'I The article concludes with the amusing sog. Co..
gestion that the President's mind is unhinged, and asserts that "the sublime and dramatic renunciation which he ponders no longer ex cites any emotion," "
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ILL test your eyes free of charge, and if they are wrong will put them right.
Spectacles for all requirements. Lenses Ground, ` All kinds of Repairs. ·
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11, John Street, Bedford Row, W.C.
Hodgkong, 27th November, 1900,
59, Bentinck Strest.
Wotels.
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SHANGHAI, 566, Nanking Road.
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CONNAUGHT HOTEL,
HONGKONG.
A FIRST-CLASS EUROPEAN HOTEL,
SITUATED IN THE MAIN STREET NEAR THE BANKS AND PRINCIPAL OFFICES. STRICTLY EUROPEAN MANAGEMENT.
Wines and Spirits of the very Best Quality.
Bath to Every Room.
Hot and Cold Water Throughout...
Hotel Launch Meets all Steamers,
Special Terms for Tourists and Parties of Familica.
FOR TERMS APPLY/TO-**
THE MANAGER & AGENT.
KOWLOON HOTEL,
HAS HONGKONG.
NEEDS NO ADVERTISING.
World-Wide Reputation,
The only First-class Hotel in Kowloon, Most Charming and Popular Resort in the
¿Electric Lights, Fans and Call Bells.
Bath Rooms attached to Each Room. Taleyrapide Address pl
"CHEF BONGKONG,
BGETálénkner Na. Ka.
Unrivalled for Comfort and Cuisine,
...
Other journals are saying much the same sort of thing, but the Swa's attitude is peculiar. ly interesting, because the day, after the Fre sident's election it said: "Mr. Roosevelt in a man of spotless honour and unconquerable fidelity to the loftiest and stergest ideals of public duty."
Meanwhile Mr. Roosevelt, continues to play hide and seek with the American people,” for he is still tantalising politicians by poste poning his third term decision, me"
SHOEMAKER'S LEGACY.
FORTUNE OF £10,000 FOR POOR FAMILY,
A strong element of romance attaches to the protracted litigation which closed jo'the law courts of Melbourne, Australia, last month, and as the result of which a Devonport family has come in for a fortune of close on £100,0 The head of the family is a working shoemaker named 'Maule, and the circumstances under
THE WEST
BUILDING. COMPANY, LIMITED.
OTICE is hereby given that the TWEN SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Company's Offices, Victoria Build- ings, on TUESDAY,, the 28th January, 1908, at 11.3) o'clock AM, for the purpose of re-
af the Directors togather: 'ceiving the Report with Statement of Accounts for the year end- in 31st December, 1907;
The REGISTER OF SHARES of the Com pany will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the ath January, to UESDAY, the 28th January (both days inclusive), during which period an Transfer of Shares can directors,
By
Order of the Board of
BOTH A SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary to the flongkong Land Invest« ment and Agency Co., Ld, Ceneral Agents for the West Paint Build
ing Co., Ld,
[104 Hongkong, rath January, 1908.
Notices of Firms.
INTERNATIONAL SLEEPING CAR
and
EXPRESS TRAINS
(THE
GREAT TRANS-SIBERIAN ROUTE
TO EUROPE
which he has come into the fortune are very HAVING PAGES
AVING been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, we shall be pleased to give any information as to rates of passage, &c., in connection with above
remarkable,
STORY OF THE CLAIM,
The Han. William Henry Laville Ormond died in Victoria in the early part of the year 150, and left estates which have since bren Bold, realising over £100/03,
Mr. Moule became a claimant to this byga fortuna under the following circumstances:
SHEWAN; TOMES & CO.:
Agents
tongkang, 11st July, 1907.
NOTICE
HE Business, that has been hitherto,
Carried on by the Undersigned, will, henceforward, be carried on under the Styla and Name of R. MICHALI & CO. The partners in the firm are myself and Mr. RH. MICHAEL
ARMICHAEL
A local firm of inlicitors, Messrs, Rundle and Jackson, were in the frit place acting for an. other relative. An agent was sext down from London-to-institute-inquiries, and be was in formed that Mrs. Maule, who was a niece of the testator, could give him much valuable information. The agent accordingly saw Mrs Moule, with the result that she bad an inter-GE view with Messrs. Stoodle and Jackson. The firm, saw her claim was 'n bans fide one, and urge l'her to take the necessary proceedings to: secure the famune..
PASSIVE SPECTATOR This she did, but it ir a remirkable fact that. both she and her husband took very little, in- latest in the proceedings throu,bout, and had, very title faith in the effects made on their
Their claim to the fortune was strogly op
Hongkong, IM January, 1908, 35220 77
0. C. MOOSA.
&S, D'AGUILAR STREE
JUST UNPACKED A LARGE AND SPLENDID STOCK, OF
posed by other relatives; and considerable lit FRENCH MILLINERY,
gation resulted, two commissions being ap pointed to take evidence with a view to estab lishing the next of kin, enple
Mrs. Maule, in whose favour the Australian Court of Appeal has now decided, has not lived to enjoy her uncle's fortune, Her hus, band, as a sho maker, lived with his family in very lowly circunstances, Mr. Moule enjoted TV || had health for a long time, and died three yours
go, last Mayor
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