Mails.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY DECEMBER 11008.
Intimation.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.
BREMEN.
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE.
STEAMERS
PRINZ LUDWIC Capt. F. v. Binaer ...
FOR
NAPLES, GENDA, ALGIERS, GIBRALTAR, SOUTHAMPTON, ANTWERP and HAMBURG ...........
SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE Į "BUELOW "
and YOKOHAMA „...
· MANILA, YAP, FRIEDRICH WILHELMSHAFEN, SIMPSON. HAFEN & SYDNEY ........
Capt. H. Formés ...............
TO SAIL
WEDNESDAY,
Noos, 2nd December.
1.Aboni WEDNESDAY,
2nd December
THURSDAY
5 P. 3rd December.
"MANILA" "opçuodin omen
Capt. J. MiassoD
KUDAT and SANDAKAN..................
"BORNEO *
Capt. F. Sambill
Beginning of January,
1909,
For further Particulars, apply to
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
MELCHERS & CO.,
GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG & CHINA.
Hongkong, 30th November, 1908,
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MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
FRENCH MAIL LINES,
FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE TO and FROM EUROPE via SUEZ CANAL.
TO and FROM JAPAN vis SHANGHAI,
FOR
STEAMERS
CAPTAIKA TO SAIL ON -SHANGHAI,-KOSE; YOKOHAMA„ERNEST ŠIMONS Girard-tb-Dec-
MARSEILLES, YIA PORTS.....ÁRMAND BEHIċ.....Guioneel... 8th Dec., at 1 PM, "SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA TONKIN........... Charbonnel...21st Dec. J.M.
MARSEILLES, VIA PORTS DUMNEA Boyer....2nd Dec. at 1 T:M/ * Transhipment on the Co.'s Steamers at Singapore for Batavia at Colombo for Calcutta, Bombay and Australia; at Port Bald, for the Levant, Uonstantinople sad Black Sea.
Through Tickets to London via Paris from £37.10 up to £71.40. 20 hours' rallway from Marsellies to Londoz,
Interpreters meet passengers at their arrival, Ja. Marsellies.
For further particolars, apply to
Hongkong, 24th November, roo8.
P. NALIN,
ACTING AGENT
QUEEN'S BUILDINGS,
TAVA CHINA-JAPAN LIJN
REGULAR THREE-WEEKLY SERVICE
-BETWEEN-
JAVA, CHINA, AND JAPAN.
Expected on Will leave for
or about
. First ha!!
Dec.
First half
Doc. First-half-
No. 1 DOCK.... Length inside 514 ft. Width of entrance, top 95 ft, bottom 75 it. 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 It. Water on blooks, 26,6 ft. Time to pump out, 8 hours,
THESE DOOKS are conveniently situated in Yokohama harbour and the attention of Capteins, and Engineers is, respectfully called to the advantages offered for Docking and repairing Vessels and Machinery of every description.
The plast and tools are of recent patterns for dealing quickly and cheaply with work sad a large stock of material la'always at kund, (plates and angles all being tasted by Lloyds' surveyors).
Two powerful Twin Screw Towboats are available for taking Vessels in or out o Dock, and for taking Salling Vaurals in or out of the bay. The Boating darrick is capable of lifting 35 tons.
.... Stuart Launches of Steel or Wood, Lighters, Steel Buildings and Roots, Bridge Work, and all kinds of Machinery are made on the premises,
THE POSITION IN PEKING,
Intimations.
Chlon For the present no serions dimtarbases would break out as a result of rétent events. YUAN SHI-KAI IN THE ASCENDANCY. The outlook of the trade with China need not Writing from Paking on the 17th Novembar, be regarded with any particular parsimism, Im2 the correspondent of the W. C. D. Newr the event of a domestic disturbance breaking atatesRumours concerning the ill health both out, of discord occurring among the Chiness of the late Emperor and of the late Empress high officials, or of the revolutionists rising, the sufferers would be British, German, Japan- Dowager had been current in Paking for some time, but as late as Monday evening last, pr-016, and American merchants. The Boxer minent Europeans barn were assured that disturbance in 1900 demit an almost fatal blow reports were exaggerated. The news of the | at the cotton-spinners, of Japan. The recol. Emperor's death came on Saturday fast, and, lection of the calamity in 1900 led him to hope by evening, was very generally credited. sincerely that the disaster should not be re It was got, however, till the following day that posted, and, he was confident of the outlook the fact was placed beyond question. Within Japan Chronicle. less than twenty-four hours came the news that the Empreis Dowager had also passed away. Thus, with a suddenness which has taken everybody by surprise, the great moment which Huropeans have long been anticipating, "has. arrived. The strečią present a curious, study, Whilst there is not the slightest To dication of disorder or excitement, there is a certain degree of unusual animation, and a vague suggestion of tragedy, due in part to one's own xualization of what has taken place, in part to public and private mourning All yesterday, there was a perpetual stream of carriages driving to and from the Imperial Palace, surrounded by clattering body-guards slightly in excess of the usual number, and, at | NOW SHOWING. various sirect cornets and crossings, such as those formed by the junction of the Tung-hua Men Ta Chieh and the Cain-jű. Ha-t'ing with Mortison street, or in front of proclamations posted on walls and doors, hung dissolving and
Tenders will be made up when required and the workmanship "and material will be re-gathering groups of Chinese. The vivid garanted.
colouring of Peking, its reds, vermilions, Fellows and blues, bas darkened, and paled, into black
'sunshine, is surprisingly sombre. Two views are takeo, by Europesos, of
The cost of Docking, and repair work, will be found in compare favourably with that and white. The effect, even in this wonderful of any port in the world,
Telephone: Nos. 376, 508, or 681,
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Telegrams, "Dook, Yokohama," Codes A. B. C. 4th and 5th Edt, Liebers, Bootte, A. 1, and Watkins. Yokohama, May 23rd, 1905.
Shipping -Steamers.
MESSAGERIES CANTONAISES.
FRENCH LINE OF STEAMERS BETWEEN HONGKONG. CANTON AND KOUANG-SI,
S.S. “ PAUL BEAU," 1,900 tons, 14 knots.
8.S.'" CHARLES HARDOUIN," 1,900 tons, 14 knots
Too speediest, most luxuriously appointed and punctual steamers on the line.
"Départure from Hongkongját10-2;34: (Saturdays excepted);
Departure from Canton av 5.53-P.M. (Sandays excepted).
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These superb steamers carrying the French Mall are fitted throughout with Electric Light and Fans and were specially built for this trade. "Excellent cuisine.
The Company's Own Wharf near Wing Lok Street and its berth in Canton opposite Shameen...
For further particulars, please apply to the COMPANY'S OFFICE at Shameen, (Canton,
Hongkong, 9th October, 1908.
Hotels.
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HOTEL PLEASANTON,
No. 17 Water Street, Yokohama.
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The Steamers are all fitted throughout with Electric Light and have Accommodation for
a limited number of Saloon Fassengers, and wilt take Dargo to all Netherland India Ports
on through Bills of Lading.
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For Particulars of Freight and Passage, apply to
Telephone No.375,
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN.
York Buildings, est doct,
Hongkong, 30th November, 1908.
HENRY LUTZ,
MANAGER.
HOTEL CRAIGIEBURN,
PLUNKET'S GAP, the Prax, near the Tram Terminus Tal 66.
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THE PRESENT SITUATION. They differ astonishingly. The view of the principal newspaper correspondent, and, to a certain extent, therefore, that of the various Legation is, in the first place, that there is nothing suspicious in the events of the last few days, and, in the accond, that even if there is, it is not worth prosecution. That is to say ex- pert opinion takes an essentially quietist view of the whole affair. It is held that if anything has been "managed" it is being "managed" in the best possible way, while, if the almost simultaneous death of the late Emperor and | Empress-Dowager is a coincidence, the best possible measures are being taken to avoid any unfortunate or disturbing results. ‘It is | held, further, that, so far as Peking is concern. ed, disturbances are extremely improbable and that, in the Provinces, nothing is likely to happen of sufficient importance to arouse any serious Boxioly.
call
H. E. VUAN SHIR-KAI
is regarded as the most powerful man in Pak ing and, consequently, bis influenca is reckoned as being on the side of the stofus quo. The second view is that of men who, while they
· cannot be called 'experts, have lived in China for many years, are thoroughly conversant with its language, and in touch with a class of Chinese who represent what I'may, perhaps, middle-class street-opinion.". These consider the sudden death, of both, Emperor and Empress-Dowager extremely suspicious, and, consequently, 'regard the situation with something which must be called anxiety, since' it falls short of equanimity. So far from regarding any "management" that there may have been as unworthy speculation, their per- sistent question is "who is behind all this" for, on the answer to that question, depend, they think, the probabilities of peace or trouble.
In contrasting these two views, I would point out that
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THE THEORY OF "MANAGEMENT" does not rest entirely on distrust of convenient Coincidence. It resta, also op a comparison of the Edict issued on the 21st of the Chines moon, and the one which followed it on the next day. The former announced the death of the Emperor, and appointed Prince Ch'un Revery description can be made to geat with powers limited by the "advice" of order in any design required. the Empren-Dowager. The latter declared that since the Empress Dowager was exceed. Club, Hongkong Hotel Telegraph Co., “Mesirs, A. 9. Watson-&-Co; Firms-and-other ingly ill, her "advice" was to be dispensed with leading Establishments in the Colony, to It does not seem to me shiogether unreason-whom reference can be made as to the able to place upon this, somewhat sadden, Superior Workmanship and Materials of the alteration the construction that, as a matter of Furniture, &c., supplied. fact, the Empress-Dowager was already dead, and that, consequently, Imperial Edicts, at the present juncture, require to be read between the lines. Moreover, to arrive at a just appre ciation of the situation, it has to be remember ed that considerable ignorance prevails, sveo in the best informed circter, in regard-to-itr most important factor, namely, the relations of Yuan Shih-kai and Prince Ch'un. It is said by seme that the relations are friendly, by others, that they are not. Until such contra- diction and doubt disappear, there seems to be room for a certain anxiety.
THE CHINA CRISIS AND TRADE.
It is generally feared that the death of the Emperor of China will seriously affect Japan's trade. In an interview with a representative of the Osaka Araki, Mr.. lida, manager of the Oaks branch of the Mitsui Busaan. Kaisha, after remarking that the news of the death of the Emperor had been followed by that of the Empress-Dowager,"anid" that there was little doubt that these events, had a grout bour- ing on Japan's trade with Chine, but he could not share the fear generally entertained re- garding their affect on trade, It was sup posed, continued Mr. Iida, that the death of My 54 years' experience in tattooing is a the Emperor took place when the Emptess guarantee of good work and prompt execution. Dowager had already sunk into a procarious My colours are absolutely last and perfectly condition, and hasteand the end of the latter. harmless, and produce a charming effect pot Thanks to the promptitude of a few officials, attained by any other, as their composition : ែត
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