Shipping Steamers.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY FEBRUARY
Intimations
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.
BREMEN.
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES.
FOR
STEAMERI
SHANGHAI, NAĞASAKI, KOBEĮ “KLRIST*.......
and YOKOHAMA ........................a Capi. Rud Mayer
MANILA, NEWGUINEA, BRIS-~ BANE, SYDNEY and MEL- BOURNE...
TO BAIL
SUNDAY,
No.1 DOCK.
Length inside 514 ft. Width of entrance, top 95 ft.; bottom 76 ft. Water on blocks, 27.5 ft. "Time to pump out, 4 hours,
No. 2 DOCK.
Length inside, 875 ft Width of entrance, top 60.5 ft. bottom 45.8 ft. Water on blocks, 26.5 ft. Time to pump out, 9 hours.
SB DOCKS am conveniently situated in Yokohama harbour and the attention of THESE
Caprains and Engincome is respecially called to the advantages offered for Decking and repairing Vessels and Machinery of every description.
The plant and tools are of recent patterns for deating quickly and cheaply with work and a large stock of material is always at hand; (plates and angles all being tested by Lloyds' survayan).
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Two powerful Twin Screw Towboats in available for taking Vessels in or out of 10 AM. 204 Feb., 1908. Dock, and for taking Sailing Vessels in or out of the bay. The floating derrick is capable
of lifting 35 tonn..
SATURDAY,
THE CHINESE ARATE.
THROUGH FRENCH SPECTACLES. According do Franco Militaire" Sir Robert late, that old friend of China, had elaborated a plan for providing the Celestial Empire with a military organisation that was to form four army Corps of go, od man each, aud to create, three fleets; and thred arsenalk This was not approved. The alghteen pro vinces of Chien praper, Chinese Turkasino, and the Peking region will instead form twanly military diuricts, and in each of them an army corps will in time be created, so that a force five times as.jlarge, as that proposed by Sir Robert is to be formed. Ench division will comption "Twelve infantry battalions, one
siment of cavalry, three groups of artillery and company of engineers. These fonty divisions, cach 12,900, strong, will constitute an army of 480,000 men, The organisation of this formidable force will, it is said (but many things are said in Chion), be complated, in 1910. The pay of the soldiers will be one tael, or, say, 39. 40. a month, and will be kept: up at the same rate after they pass into the Reserve, in which they remain for twelve yeara after concluding their service with the colours, During the Arsi nine of these years the Roser
one month in spring and the other, in autumn,
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Auction
PUBLIC AUCTION
HE Undersigned have received instacitons
PUBLIC AUCTION,
FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,
WEDNESDAY, VILLA the gik February, 1968, at 2.30 F.M., at thạỷ
Sales Rooms, No.8, Dos Vaux Road,!
corner of ice
Louse Street,
A LARGE QUANTITY OF NAKO JAPANESE
FINE
CHAIRS and STANDS, B BEAUTI TABLES, CHAIRS FUL BRASS CERVINGS, DAIBUTSUR
VASES
ASES BOWLS, IVORY VINGS, SIEK EMBROIDERED HAND BAGS, SCREENS, DRD COVERS, TURTOISE SKLI
DRESSING CASFS
and ORNAMENTS, KINKOSAN SAT SUMATRA SETS VASES, PLATES, MOTHER.O-PEARL INLAID SCREENS, BOWLS INCENSE BURNERS and pero &e
Catalogues will be lasued
| TERMS !—As usual,
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hooyangi joth January, 1908, (178
Intimations,
Stoam Launches of Breal or Wood, Ligators, Steel Buildings and Roofs, Bridge viste will have to serve two months per nopum,
with the colours. In the last three years they WHERE ARE 5 F.M., 181 Fab., 1908, 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 will be called up for a few da a only. At the guaranteed.
IN PRINE WALDEMAR”.................
Capt. W. von Sendon
YOKOHAMA and KOBE st
"PRINZ SIGISMUND",
Capt, D. Lear Tabronnensa
About FRIDAY,
7th Feb, 1908.
.Į WEDNESDAY,
Noony 12th Feb., 1908,
" BORNEO
KUDAT and SANDAKAN..
Capt. F. Sembill
Middle of February.
For further Particulars, apply to
ALGIERS, NAPLES, GENOA,
GIBRALTAR, SOUTHAMPTON, ANTWERP and BREMEN
PRINZ HEINRICH Capt. Grosch
head of this future army is placed a President of the Upper Council, Prince Ching, a member.
The cost of Docking, and repair work, will be found to compare favourably with that of the Imperial family. But in consequence of of any port in the world,
Telephone: Nos, 876, 100, or 681.
Telegrams, "Dook, Yokohama, Codes A. B. 0. 4th and 5th Edt.
A. 1, and Watkius. Liebers, Scotts,
Yokohama, May 23rd, 1905,
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his advanced age Prince Ching has delegated
his powers to our old friend, Yuan-shi-kal, once'
YOU GOING?
more Viceroy of the province of Chib-t, who WHY, TO CHAZALON & CO.,
thus becomes the virtual, chief of all-the Chi
nese armies. He will direct the annual man- couvres and alli reforms will amanate from him.
6, QUEEN'S TOAD CENTRAL, Where I am sure to find the beat
The Upper Council is above and bugside the au-FRENCH BONB NS, thority of the Viceroys'of provinces. Under its orders are the Ministry of War, organised in the
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD IMPERIAL BREWING COMPANY, European fashion, and divided into sixe dspart
MELCHERS & CO.,
GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG & CHINA.
Hongkong, 29th January, B.
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WEST RIVER BRITISH STEAMSHIP
HE Steamers
THE
COMPANIES.
HONGKONG-WOCHOW
"LINTAN" and "SAN-UI*
LINE
BAIL FROM Hongkong TwiCE A WEEK And Co Aplete THE ROUND TRIP IN 6 DAYS. These saamers have Excellent Saloon Accommodation, and are Lighted Throughout by Electricity. THE CLIMATE ON THE WEST RIVER DURING THE WINTER MONTHS IS VERY FINE AND EXHILARATING. For further information apply to-
Hongkong, and November, 1987.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, AGENTS, WEST RIVER BRITISH 5.9. COMPANIES.
.:
REGULAR HONGKONG-CANTON LINE OF
STEAMERS
OF THE
COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES INDES ET DE L'EXTREME ORIENT.
5.S. PAUL BEAU,” 1,900 fons, 14 knots,
BS. "CHARLES HARDOUIN," 1,900 tons, 14 knots.
The speediest, most luxuriously appointed and punctual steamers on the line.. Departure from Hongkong 41.4.30 F.M. (Saturdays Dxcepted). Departure from Canton at 5,75 P.M. (Sundays excepted).
These superb steamers carrying the French Mail are fired throughout with Electric Light
and Fans and were specially built for this trade. Excellent cusside.
The Company's Wharf is at the end of Wigg Lok Street (Tram Station).
Canton Agents-Messrs. E. Pasquet & Co.
For farther particulars, please apply to-
Blangkong, 5th April, 1907. .
LIMITED.
PURE CREAM BEER.
For samples and prices plause apply to
ments, the great General Staff that į epares plans of campaigns, and a depaniment that directs the education of officers, to which the military schools belong. The principal mili- tary schools are at Pasting.fo, Nanking and Wuchang. Preparatory schoole "will be ar ranged for in each of the eighteen provinces Young men of good fam ly are sent to Japan where they are to be instructed in the military art. They will then be allowed to serve as extra officers in the Japanese Army for as long as their Government wishes. There are already' seven or eight hundred of these young man in
WINE GROWERS SUPPLY CO.Japan. By these arrangements about a thou
BARRETTO & CO.,
Hongkong, 2nd October, 1907.
WILL
EYES
General Agents.
F45
RIGHT!
N. LAZARUS, OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN, 8, PEDDER STREET, HONGKONG."
ILL test your eyes free of charge, and if they are wrong wifi put them right. Lenses Ground, All kinds of Repairs. Spectacles for all requirements.
Ast, or write, for Illustrated Booklet on "Defective Sight-free.
CALCUTTA, LONDON,
<
*1, Joba Street, Bedford Row, W.O.
Hoogkong, 27th November, 1902,
BARRETTO & CO.,
· Agents.
JAVA-CHINAJAPAN LIJN.
REGULAR THREE-WEEKLY SERVICE
BETWEEN
JAVA, CHINA, AND JAPAN,
On or About
Steamer.
From
Expected on or about
Will leave for
TJIBODAS...
JAPAN
First hall
Feb.
TJILATJAP...
JAPAN
First half
Feb:
TJIPANAS ...
JAVA
Second half
JAVA PORTS JAVA 'PORTS
JAPAN
Feb,
TJIKINI ......
JAVA
Second half
JAPAN
Feb.
TJIMAHI ....
JAVA
Becond ball
JAPAN
Fab.
TJILIWONG
JAPAN
Second ball
JAVA PORTS
Feb.
First half Feb, First ball Fab. Second half Feb.
·Second half Feb Second ball Feb. First half.
Mar.
The Beamers are all fitted throughout with Electric Light and have Accommodation for
a limited number of Saloon Passengers, and will take Cargo' to all Netherland india Ports
'on through Bills of Lading;
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For Particulars of Freight and Passage, apply to
JAVA-CHINA-IAPAN LIJN.
Telephone No. 375,-!
YORK BUILDINGS, Est door,
Hongkong, 78th January, 1908,
BUNADentistry.
TSIN TING.
LATEST METHODS OF DENTISTRY.
STUDIO AT NO. 14 D'AQUILAR STREET.
REASONABLE FEIL
Consulta jon Fred,
Dr. M. I. CHAUN,
THE LATEST METHOD
of the
59, Bentinck Street
Hotels.
SHANGHAI,"
$66, 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 Latech Meets all Steamers.
Special Terms for Tourists and Parties of Families,
THE MANAGER & AGENT,
FOR TERMS APPLY TO--|
KOWLOON HOTEL,
HONGKONG.
NEEDS NO ADVERTISING.
World-Wide Reputation,
The only First-class Hotel in Kowisan.
Most Charming and Popular Resort in the
Colony,
2
Electric Lights, Fans and Call Bells. Bath Rooms attached to Exch Neom." Telegraphic Address
Talephone' MA, KA
Borivalled for Comfort and Cuisine, Thoroughly Up to Dais with Every Modern
Luxury,
Billiards and Bowling Alleys,*" Moderata Terms and No Extras. Modern Management..
ROWEN,
Proprietor
HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN,
PLUNKET'S GAP, the PRAX near the TRAM TERMINOS, Tel. 0
|AMERICAN SYSTEM OF DENTISTRY TUTLAA
13, Queen's Road Central,
| From the University of Pennsylvania, US,
Hourhong, 16th April, 1905 6/
For Terms; ko.
and Jole, 4 pÄNDUS
MANAGER
sand young officers will be educated either lo Japan or Chlos every year. It is said that the Chinese, who are 'very stolid, make excellent ridle-shots.
10WCHANGS IN CROCODILE'S STOMACH.
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While Mr. Henbrey, the Assistant Conser vator of Forests, Malang, was examining the work done by firewood cutters on the man. grove friends off Port Weld, the other day, he came across a crocodile which he promptly shot. When measured, it was found to exceed fifteen feet, while in its stomach were found Two towchange and various other articles, including a ring.
This crocodils, says the Perak Pioneer, had causad trouble for many months, till firewood cutters refused absolutely to work in the locality, it had followed eampans and seized hold of them an several occasions, and ar recently as the 28th of last month, it took a Chinaman by the thigh, breaking in plin. ters. The man was not carded away, his friends arriving and beating off the reptile, but he died within a few hours,
For Sale.
RACE BOOKS, 1908.
"OR SALE. PRICES 1 :
FOR
LEATHER-COVERED $2.00 each. CLOTH-COVERED ............ 1.75 PAPER COVERS„ipuinen (50. 1 May be had from
NORONHA & CO...
Printers to the longkong Jockey Club KELLY & WALSH, LD. W. BREWER & CO, Hongkong, 18th January, 1908.
THE
COLD STORAGE.
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THE HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LTD, have no 40,000. Cubic feat of COLD STORAGE available at EAST POINT. Stores will be Open at 10 AM, and 4 P.M.,. daily Sunday excepted, to receive and deliver perishable grada. *
WH. PAREANE Manager,
Hongkong, sand Inkie, toq;,
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THERAPION.
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THE NEW PRENOM" BEMEDY:
THERAPION
take pijcer
which may cosainly.rack "which no fittấs ostentation and solus have bora. druce of, Day of the dus 415,about,
ninda, and the astonites and nyperlocrossing d inand that has been created for shlemedicine Where? ́zvor faszodnood appears so nerva, that, 13, 11 dans), 'tined to cast into oblivion si thọn quastionable” (FRONTING ESA) were formed), ske sath rallonge of
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LIQUEURS,
BURGUNDY,
BORDEAUX,
CHAMPAGNE
Rnd CLARET,
Honikóng, 20 1 January, 10c8
F. BLACKHEAD & CO., SHIP-CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS, COAL AND PROVISION MER CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS,
AND GENERAL COMMIS: ON:
AGENTS,
'GROUND FLOOR,
ST. GEORGE'S BUILDING,
HONGKONG; DAN BAR SOAP AND Soda MANUFACTURERS.
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&
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P. &. O. SPECIAL LIQUER BOOTCH
WHISKY, &c. EVERY KIND, OF SHIP'S STORES AND REQUISITES ALWAYS IN STOCK AT
REASONABLE PRICES, Iangkang, 7th March, 1007.
THE
EASTERN CYCLE Co 3, ARSENAL STREET, HANGHAI
BICYCLES--BICYCLES,"
CHEAP SALE.
FOR A SHORT PERIOD ONLY, COMMENCING FROM JANUARY 10, 1908, 4.
MACHINES FOR LADIES and GENTLEMEN:FITTED wik * and 3 SPIT GEAR, OF ALL GRADES and GUARANTEED ENGLISH
MAKES..
All Prices to suit individual requiramante,
BICYCLE ACCESSORIES LAMPS (gas and oil), BELLS, TYRZS, CYCLO- METERS, INFLATERA,” SPĀNNERS, And Every OTHER, REQUISITE VOR, CYCLISTS,
NEW BICYCLES FOR
REPAIRE UNDERTAKEN, MINAL EFFECTED.
THE
EXCHANG
EASTERN CYCLE CO
JARSENAL STREET
WARGHAL
Hangkang, 15th January, 1908).
LEE YEE
HAIR DRESSING SALOON,
· Has ALWAYS ONA CIGARS CIGARETTE
·AND
VALETAREO