PEAK TRAMWAYS CO., LTD.
ANNUAL MEETING
The ordinary enqual general meeting of shareholders of the above Company was bold at the registered, office of the Company, Alexandra Buildings, in the, foronos, to-day, for the purpose of receiving the report of the directors together with a statement of accounts for the year ending 30th April, 1909 Mr. Johs Jupp, chairman of directors, was in the chair, Others present were - Hon. Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G.. Mr. C., Gubbay (direttors) Messrs. D.E. Clark, C. B. Bayers, G. Rapp, J. M. Wong, and A. H. Ough,
The notice convening the meeting having been read,
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY MAY 29, 1909.
REFORIED TRAGEDY ON THE
"NANSHAND
· ZWO, EUROPEAN'OFFICERS"AND. THREE FILIPINO BAILORS SUFFOCATED. A Just as we are going to press news has been occurred on board the steamer Nanshan while received to the effect that a distressing accident
on the voyage from Cavite to Hongkong." Ac
Today's Advertisements.
THE "STAR" FERRY CO., LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, TOTICE is hereby given that the NOT
ELEVENTH ANNUAL ORDINARY, MEETING of this Company will be held at the Offices of The Hon. Sir Paul Chater, Klu Central, on WEDNESDAY, 2nd June prox., C.M.G., Victoria Buildings, 5; Queen's Road at its P.M., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, together with a State- mest of Accounts is 30th April, 1969.
To-day's Advertisements.
TO LET,
MORRISON HILL, also
NOFFICES AL NO. I PEDDER STREET,
Apply to-
Most JARDINE, MATHESON
& Co., LTD. Hongkong, 29th May, 1009.
HE
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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to WEDNESDAY, od juna prox, both days
The REGISTER of ́SHARES will be adersigned have received instructions CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, 26th inst
to wall by ... PUBLIC AUCTION, inclusive,
FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, 00
Intimations.
THE
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LIMITED.
BUTTER
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mje alen be remembered that foramoil in the miede of the promoters of the schema loomed the probability of the increase of British pro- stige in there regions were Hoogkong to ba" made the fulcrum, of Westera éducation o South Chinn. It was this first idea, I think, that appealed with so much force to the Chaire. man of the Hongkong branch of the China Associative who, amiöngʻall the erudite students of contemporaneous Chinese history, is, to my cording to the information which has come to personal observation, the most quick-witted to hand, it would appear that the Nation, which appreciate what is beat to British interest which arrived at Hongkong this forenood, under the bis Association se zealously Ruards. The recommand of Captain Canter, with a cargo of flex of that ever watchful guardian is fund in coal consigned to the Admiralty, left the the strong appeal issued by the parent Assocla Philippines on Wednesday. Yo the coune of tion le Loston.
batchet and the chief officer and second officer the voyage it was found necessary to open the The Chairman said Gentlemen,-The
went into the bold to make an investigation of report and attement of accounts having
Le cargo. They were accompanied by three been in your hands for some days, I will
in a position at the moment to state, but it is Filipinos. What actually occurred we are not, with your permission,, fellow the custom Ary Course and fake, ihem as read. The
averred that dears fumes were pervading the accounts call for litle comment; the result
hold with the result that the entire party of five belog very similar to those we had the crous and ready response on the part of
peranes were overpowered sad asphyxiated. pleasure of presenting to you last year. You Viceroy Chang in his widely distributed and
The Government Civil Hospital was com forcefully worded appeal must be set at a will note that directors' fees and general managers' remuneration appear on the debit higher value that a purely egotistical one tomunicated with but nothing was known of the side of the profit and loss account for the year absolutely..I set a higher appreciation on the
promote the interests of the Chinese alludents affair there. Instead of being afterwards deducted in the entente candide to which you alluded in your "report as fins been the case in previous years loader-of-yesterday, and would rather credit the
The change is org a"material one but was aged ruler af the destinies of Canton with to the cause which would account for this the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 3rd SCREENS, FINE PAINTED SATSUMA" WHIT MONDAY. made at the suggestion of the puditors I may also mention that the fact of out having made an allowance for unexpired season tickets for the fi st time last year-imakes the resulta of tha year now before you appear some $2.386.30 beller in comparison with the Gures the
-shown-than--would-otherwise have been "the
CATE
Your directs and general managers feel they are justified in ngain, commend ing a div dead of 8% on the paid up capital
i work on the new line has not yet been com meuced and they trust this meets with the approval of the shareholders. At the same time they think it wine to pass a further som of $15,000 on to the credit of "reserve fund' which will then stand at $19,000.00. I am still not in
à posit on t give you any definite information
I have said enough, I think, to lead to the conviction that the Hongkong scheme is not wholly altruistic, and that if it contemplated the improvement of the Chloese mind and the training of Oriental thought along the line of Western colture, the underlying motive has been a rue Imperialistic ope. So that the
the desire to cemeat that good feeling which the two administratorrby their tactful amcai- ites promoted and create a mofus niventi be tween Canton and Hongkong that has not been known to exist previous to the advent of the present Vicemy. We will sincerely hope that the response of the Cantos ufficialdom and the try will be commensurate with the landable efforts put forward by His Excellency the Vice rey in co-operation with bis British confière iu this. Celony Yours, etc.,
Hongkong, 29th May,
CHINOPHIL,
THE PUBLIC GARDENS,'
TO THE ROTOR OF 7stkond TatramaPII."
Si Hablic opinion seems to be gathering
A to when work on the new the will be.com force in favour of the preservation of the Ba menced negotiations were carried on with thetanic Gardens against the invasion of the new Government throughout the year on the basis Pehle Tramway. Since the publication of Mr. of a line, a prominent feature of which was a Duna's Minute, in your issue of Thursday, steel trestle bilge over the Glenenly Ravine public interest appears to have been stimulated abreast of and aima 73 y +rds distant from the into a revival of the subject as a leading top's Roman Catholic Cathedral. On the Bill com of cnversation af the Clubs, in alter-dinner ing befo e the Council, this route was petition.etings; in abort, where men--or for that ed against by the Roman Catholic Bishop on behall of the worshippers at the Cathedral i was alleged that the noise of the cars passing over the steel trestles would serious ly disturb the services carried on there the Government informed as on 4th Feb ruary last that this route was not accept able and had to be abandoned. At the same
and eventually for this and other reason's
sime we were given the option of either adopt ing the route as proposed by the original pro- moter which Bad previously been vetoed by the Government or practically, the same mate but including a tunnel of go feet in length through the Public Gardens. The tunnel was objected to from the first by your directors owing to the enormous outlay involved so that there only remained to be considered,the öriginal route.
Gardens, if one happen 10 snuriter through the matter woniendo congregate. "Even at the well-kept gravel paths and if he should be the happy possenior of an acquaintance with the Babel of forgues that are spoken by the cormo. politan visitors, I am informed the burding question of the hour" is warmly discussed by of opinion is that the Superbtendent of the Gar- our parochial politicians, And the concensus
peculiar, forn of encroachment of his special dens has made an excellent curse, against the
preserve.
From H.M.S. Tamor the paws was gathered
that there was reason to believe the facts were
as-stated, but beyond ibat adeulightenment as
melancholy accident could be obtained. fiber sources were approched but beyond the bare statement that two European officers and threa Filipino seamed had been suffocated nothing to shed light on the matter was ascertained.
EDWARD OSBORNE,
Secretary. Hongkong, 29th May, 1909.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
SATURDAY,
A
[453 the 5th June, 1959, ht 2.30. P.M., at their
Sales Rooma, No 8, Des Voeux Road, corner of Ice House Street,
Taking Cargo on through Bill of Lading to Rangoon, Madres and Mauritius.
THE Steamship
"CREGORY APCAR"
"A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF JAPANESE CURIOS,
Comprising
FINE HAND-PAINTED JAPANESE VASES and PLATES, GOLD PHOTO ICTURES, CARVED IVORY FIGURES, CARVED. BRASS BOWLS, VASES, and Captele S. L. Belson, will be despatched for BUDDHAS, SILK-EMBROIDERED and CUT VELVET WALL HANGINGS, proximo, at Noon...
HOWLS, VASES and PLATES; IMARI, ARITA and MAKUDZU VASES and TEA SETS, NOTHER-O-PEARL INLAID SCREENS, PANELS, FROG SKIN BAGS, KAGA and NAGOYA TEA SETS, &c. &c.:
Cataloguer will be lîsued.- TERMS →→Âa usual," was,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON & Co., LIMITED,
Agents. Hongkong, 19th May, 1909...
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The Nannkan formerly belonged to Mesurr. Bradley and Co, but was sold to the American Mining Shares.--Charbonnages ard" apchao- Government for service as a collier, Shetan aged. Raubs sold at 591 and gt, and have toppage of 1,57 and is lying off Blackhead's buyers at the higher figure; a telegram from the mind reports a crushing of 5,979 · tops of ore, yielding 1,203 ounces of smelted gold; besides which 92 ounces of gold have been won by the cyanide process. Chinese Engi. neering and Mining Company's shares are
Pain'.
ไ
At a late hour this, afternoon, we are given to understand that the funeral of the two de censed officers will take place at 8.30 to-mor row, morning..
CANTON DAY BY DAY,
SWEDISH OFFICERS EXPECTED.
From Our Own Correspondent.
Canton, 28th May. The Viceroy has erceived a telegram from the Minstry of War informing him that certain Swedish military officers will shortly arrive. at
Naval College at Whampon, and asking him to Canton for a tour of jospection of the Canton
give a fitting reception is the coming visitors.
THE FLOODS.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
Hongkong/a9th May, 1009.
HONEYSUCKLE" BRAND
$1 per 1b
This butter, which is absolutely fresh, undoubtedly the finest la Asia. Kongkang, 26th May, pop
BANK HOLIDAY,
·・[380·
TN accordance with Ordinance No Sof I 187, the EXCHANGE BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transaction of PUBLIC BUSINESS on MONDAY, the sist instant
Hongkong, 26th May, 1909.
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FIRE INSURANCE, ASSOCIATION OF
HONGKONG.
WHIT MONDAY.
(454 NOTICE is bereby given that all FIRE
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,
wanted at Tls. 173 the total output of the Com-THE pany's three minen for the week eaded 8th inst., amounfid to 28,983 tons of coal, and the sales during the same period to 25,441 tons,
Docks, Wharves, Godowas, &c.—A very fair amount of business has been done in Hong
Steamship
CATHERINE APCAR," having arrived from the above Ports, Con signees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel
INSURANCE OFFICES, will be' CLOSED for the Transaction of PUBLIC BUSINESS OF MONDAY, the grai instant
By Order,
A. R. LOWE, Secretary. Hongkong, 27th May, 1909.
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MARINE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF HONGKONG.
WHIT MONDAY.
will be landed at once, at, Consignees' risk and NOTICE expense.
Cargo remaining on board after 4 P.M, of the 13th inst, will be landed at Consigneat' risk and expense.
Consignees of Cargo from, SINGAPORE and PENANG are requested to take IM- MEDIATE DELIVERY of their Goods from alongside, such Cargo impeding the dia- charge of the vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
kong and Whampox Docks at eaten ranging between 565 and $10, the stock closing with a lew states offering a $68, Geo, Fenwicks have sallën at, Sır. New Amoy Docks shares are firm: Sgt; theja7th ordinary yearly meeting of shareholder's will be held to anoy, to-day. The report states that the net earnings of the dock for 1908 amount to $28,391.54 (against mittee sent some of its members to the districts, ($1,254), test ($2,078.99), general On the 17th instant, the Central Relief Com- $47,001.26 for 1907), and, after deducting sala. of Kwong Ning with rice to assist the charges ($2,137-15), auditor's fees ($200) ground'
all the rice that they had brought with food offerers. After they had given way rent($37.40), and repairs (1,708.57);there re
mains a balance at credit of working account
and reported that the district has badly report), to which has to be added the ba- them they returned to Canton yesterday of $11,875.17. (against $11,666,08 as per last
"suffered from the, recent "disastrous floods, lance of $51,314.91- brougfit forward from 1907, Over two thousand Hauses have beeb swept making a total of $13,090.00, which is proposed away by, the sols, and the number of lives to deal with as follows; to wille off Amoy lost is sel known. Preparations are being made Dock $412.02, off plaet and machinery $912.67, to proceed once more to that district with a
commission to maneger St,187.52, general man- quanity of rice and other articles of necessity ages and consulung commutes lees $500, THE Steamship to relieve the sufferers..
transfer to repairs and renewals acc
account $4,000 (raising that fund to $8,000) to pay a dividead
:
- DAVID SASSOON & Co., LIMITED,
Agents. Hongkong, 29th May, roog, k. (456
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN, IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL, LINE,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
What the Government and what are the unofficial members of the Legislative Council doing in nider to gunge public opinion on the questiour Time was when the people's repiesen tatives would have been up and doing, recall the period in the history of our Legista ture when every important debattable subject The greater part of the cost of surveying, draw formed the matter of Wirect inquiry with the ing up plans, detail drawings atid specificationt various constituencies. The plebescite which | districts along the West River with rice, moneying $5,000 and to catry forward to sew account informed that their Goods, with the exception
was taken on
terday deputed by the Viceroy to the flooded
Expectant Magistrate Fung Yu Mui was yes
and other necessary articles to assist the un fortupale sufferers,
A-NEW BANK.
"PRINZ WALDEMAR,"
of 50 cents per share (same as for 1907), absoth-having-arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby of Opium, Treasure and "Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk intothe hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hong- kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Com: pany, Limited, at Kowloon, and West Point Godowns, whence delivery may be obtaişed."
the balance of $567.87. After the above men- tioned writings off have bech effected, the dock will stand in the books with $91,000 (same as
(same last year), the amounts write off repre- last year) and plant and machinery with $58,000
seating the additions during 1968; concession lot No. 9 remains at $1,266.32, materials on hand figure with $5,394 12 (last year $51,993.99),
$43,774.03 (against $41,246.94 as per last report) and cash in hand and sundry debtors with
On the other hand the capital is $57.500, the reserve fanu $8,000, repairs and renewal fund building will be erected, for the Bank's Offices.will figure with $4,000, overdraft with the
fresh in the memory, of the present genera
one occasion, will still be
tions that precedent ont
a "good and to gunge public feelings in the mailer of in Caulon under the style of the Chinese easy one to follow in the present Instance There will shortly be a Chinese Bank open the mutilation of our beautiful goideas? Commercial Tai Shus Banking Corporation" What is more easy than to call the community with a capital of $10,000,000, of which the together to vote on the desirability or otherwise Canton Nine Charitable Institutions and the of sacrificing the gardens to the contemplated Sevesty-two Guilds are the founders. The enterprise of à private concers? Mr. Duan bas required capital is reparted to have been fully demonstrated beyond the shadow of a doubt subscribed. A suitable site has been selected that the Government, the taxpayers, the domin Sup Sam Hong Strest where a three-atornyed cited community and the itinerant visitor hive a sort of vested interest in the Gardens. Is that right, zealously preserved and carefully nuured by the wisdom of past administrations, to be sacrificed inerely for the asking?
„Joy (ba' route, vetoed by the Government has been charged up to Permanent Way and Cap cession, New Line, but there still remains $1,000.00 to be paid on this adequat. The Adoption of a new route will mean a further large mutlay for surveying work, plans add specifications as the lower half of the line, will. traverse entirely new ground. The leaders were received for the tres'ls route only last mooth and were much in excess of the original estimate, - The engineers inform us that the route now proposed to be adopted will be ton siderably cheaper and your directors are now in commun cation with them and in negni tion with the Government on this question Without being able to commit myself to any definite pronouncement of pulicy I may say it does not appear probable at present that the If it can Ve shown that the bon ton of the original scheme for a car to carry 70 passengers ethereal heights were to suffer injury and priva. will be adopted in any case owing to its extion by the abandonment of the route in itseotive cashire cosi, but that some less ambitious planty, then there will be room for argument in will have to be considered.
Before moving the adoption, of the report and accounts, I shall be glad to answer any questions sbar-holders may be pleased to ask.
There were no questions.
The Chairmas moved the adoption of the report and accoutis,
Mr. Ough seconded. Agrend.
The Chairman moved that the Hon. Sir Paul Chater, Hon. Mr. W. J. Greston, Dr. J. W. Noble, Mr G. C: Moxin and Mr.C. S. Gubbay bare-elected directors.
Mr. Wong seconded. Carried unanimously..
On the motion of. Mr. Buyers, seconded by Mr. Clark, Mel W. H. Potts and A. R.
Lowe were re-elected auditors,
The Chairman: That concludes the busi ness of the meeting, Gentlemen: Thank you
..for your attendance.' Dividend warrants can
now be bad ná application at the office.
This concluded the meeting."
favour of the ruthless debuction of the pretty grounds which intervene between Robinson Road and lower Glenealy, Until it can be amply demonstrated that the existing line is incapable of improvement by such practi- cable means as should suggest themselves to the capable and efficient management-- either by a widening of the track, or some other method refuse to admit that all man- ner of suletion of the difficulties has been satisfactorily exhausted.
COMMERCIAL.
WEEKLY SHARE LIST,
Weekly Bbare List as follows today:
Messrs. Erich Georg & Co. write in their
Hongkong and Shanghai Bank appears with $31,510.05 and sundry creditors with $2,688.93. Shangbai Docks are steadies, the last quotation from the north being Tis. 85. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharves sold at 558 abd., $181, and hava joquiries now abjy, but holders demand Higherráte, Shangan and Hoogkew Wharves, after dropping in the noish to Ts, 100, háre advanced again to Tit. 164.
Lands, Hotels and Buildings,Hongkong Lands have been dosent $108 and $109, and ard wanted at; $iog.: Kowlogo Lands are wanted- in a small way at $30. West point have found buyers at $45. Old Hotels are quiet but steady Humphreys Estates have sales and buyers at at $71, while the new issue is for sale at $41;
Sot. Shanghai Lands are quoted Tis. 120.
A fair business has been transacted, ie shares. during the week under review, and but for the unwillingnes of holders to meet buyers, transac tions would have been on a larger scale. How ever, more "activity has been shown all round and most stocks have ruled firm. The sterling demand rate of exchange on London closes 1995f16d, while rates on Shanghai are Țla. 748 for a Bank T/T, and Tis. 744 for a three days' sight Private Draft, Barsilver in London is quoted 24.5/16, and Coppols £85 3/16/ Tho Couton Malla-Shanghai quotes Ewos Tis Bank of England's rate of discount remains 21122 söllers, Internationals Tie, 90 sellers, Laou per cent, while the private market rate of Kung Mows. Tls. 169 nominal, and Seeychees Tis, 400 seller. Hongkong Coltons are quiet discount is 18 per cent.
at 58).
-
BankShares Hongkong and Shanghalssold at $980, 5975, 5p80 and $985, and 'khavo buyers Shanghai shares sold at $1,000, with an ex- at the higher rate; the London rate is £91; in
change of 73; Nationals are unchanged. steady at $845. Cantons sold at $197, and have Matine lorarance Shares.-Upions aro
further sellers at 195. Other stocks under this heading are unchanged..
In making this assertion I am fally mindful of the interests of the stockholders in the high. level Tramway. Company, who, to my mind, would proft rather than loss by the abandon- ment of the project that has been before the public now for the past six years. It should not be forgotten that the keen and Kenuous straggle, which ended in the buying out of the concession for the new line had for ist object jhe..defeat of impending competition, rather than the contemplation of increased and ex- Leaded sejvíce to the travelling public. Now that that object has been attained the share- holders are once again safe and snug in a "intomopaty whose profitenine will grudge them for their enterprise in acquiring,. HONOUR TO WHOM HONOUR IS DUE.unofficial members of C upcit pledge them. To come to the point, I hold that before the
Shipping Shares,-Hongkong, Canton and selves to a support of the scheme which Macao Steamboats have improved to buyers at may mean so much sacrifice, the dely de- $33. Indo-Chinas are also firmer, and buyers valves upon them, to take the sense of the can be found at $73; the Shanghai rate it up entire community whom they ostensibly re-to Tis. 55, while the London rates are an
CORRESPONDENCE.
1We do not thrprasailly endorse akt opinions expressed by Corpondents in tali column. I
TO THE EDITORn or the " [ondkond Telkokarı,”
38-It is not often that the Press in Hong koug accord their fair meed of praise to Chi aese officials when bonour is due. It is all the
Elte Insurance Shares-Hongkongs have
been done and more skarca can be placed at $145. Chinas coptione in demand at Stro, but mors seem to be available, except at an advance of say $: per share,"
Sundry Manufacturing Companies.-A very considerable business has been done in China
Light and Powers, and from 55 up to $77 has been paid, the stock closing with buyers at 57. The reason for this rise may be found in the re-
port, that the negotiations between the Com pany and the Chinese Provincial Government in Canton (for the purchase by the latter of the
have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods
be subject to rent, ing undelivered after the 4th of June, will
examined on the 4th of June, at 9.30 AM.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowas, where they will be
Jane, 1909, or they will not be recognized.
All Claims must reach us before the 8th of
Nó Fire Insurance will be effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned!
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
MELCHERS & Co., General Agents.
Hongkong, 29th May 1909.
ORIENTAL
STEAL
COMP
CE is hereby given that' MARINE INSURANCE OFFICES will be CLOSED for the Transaction of PUBLIC BUSINESS on MONDAY, the gist instanti.
By Order,
AR. LOWE, Secretary.
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Hongkong, 27th May, 1909.
NSURANCE MAN seeks Engagement. 18 years' experience with Lending Firs Companies. Open for Hoogkong or, Chiss Coast ports. No objection to shipping retail stores.
Apply
*VICTOR
C/o Hongkong Telegraph- Hongkong, 3015 April, 1909.
C
THE
PROVIDENT LOAN AND“ MORTGAGE CO., LD.
(CAPITAL PAID UT
$1,750,000)
Loans on Mortgage of House Priperty, &c. Goods received on Storage. Advances made on Merchandisa. Loani made on the Providen: System.
(Rates and Particulars on application).
THE OFFICE OF TRUSTEE, EXECUTOR OF WILLS, ATTORNEY, &c.. Undertaken and Executed.
SHEWAN, TOMES & 10, General Managers.
Eta
Gongkong, roth March, 1008.
РЕАК
AK TRAMWAYS COMPANY,
LIMITED.
7.00 a.m.
TIME TABLE
WEEK DAYS,
7.30 am to 10.00 am. «Every 10 mlunteà' 10,00 8,m. to 11,00 1.m. ... Every, 15 minutes 15. 11.30 am to 11.45 p.m.........Every 15 minuten. 13.45 pm to 1.15 pot. ... Every to minutes. 1.15 p.m. to 1.45 pm....Every 15 miantes 1.4 p.m. to 15 pun. Every 10 minutes, 1.15 pm to 3.00 p.m. ....... Every 15 mlautos 3.30 pm to 5.00 p.m. Every 15 minutes 1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m......Every to midwtax, NIGHT CARL
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIKNTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
STEAM.
FOR
STRAITS,CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN
PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. (Through Bills of Lading Issued for BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULY, CONTINENTAL, AMERI- CÂY and SOUTH AYRICAN PORTS.}
Steamship
Company's Caston property, plant and burl: THE
mess, about which the parties'interested have
"DELHI," heep in pogotiation for many months) have re- Captain G. W. Gordon, R.N.R., Carrying His sulted in the sale at the price of $1,100,000 to be Majesty's Mails will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, &c., an SATURDAY, the 18th paid in the Company, Bo far this is only aramour: June, at Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo but we think there is ground for belief that the for the above Ports la connection with the Com. business has gous through. Hongkong Elec. puny's 88, Moolias, 10,030 tona, from Colombo, trics have been dong at 5184 and $19, and have Passenger' accommodation in which vessel buyers at the higher rate. Green Island Coms secured before departure from Hongkong. ents have been done again at 55.86. Other and Tea for London (under arrangement; Silk and Valakbles, all Cargo for Francë, more gratifying that I observe that, following present. And to arrive at that sense of changed. China and Manilas, as well as stocks under this heading are nachanged, bot will be transhipped at Colombe Into the the principle of paima ineruil qui ferat you depublic option they could do much, woTED Douglases, are unchanged. Star Ferries have no sales have been reported.
Mali stearsar proceeding direct, to Marssillen voted some editorial space to cracking up the than by taking a plebarcite before the Bill improved to buyers at Say for old, and $16 for
Miscellaneous-China-Borneos sold in fair and London, other Clarge for London, &c, will vourable Viceroy Chang for the part bois Failing this manifest obligation on the part of comes again for discussion by the Council.
new shares Shell Trasiports, in sympathy lots at 1st, closing strong at the higher rats. Perala, dus in Londes on 15th July, 1909.
be 'convayed via Bombay by the RM.S. lating in helping on the Hongkong University, the Dooficials, we will rely on tais Excellency with a London quotation ofóts, gd, for same. A few China Providents have been done at scheme. True enough, in conceiving the Ides the Governor to ascertain the wishes of the shares, are wanted locally at 638 yd. for Usarer Sol, and more shares could readily be placed. 4. the day before falling. The Contents -- Parcels will be received it, thla Ofce until of the Univanity Sir Frederick Lugard rightly residents is so important a mattor before comscrip. Union Waterboats have buyers at 510). Langkats have recoded in Shanghai To Tis and Valns of all Packages are required.. papugh thought of the Chiasm who, forming mitting the Government to a policy which may
be fraught with
Refineries,-China Sugars sold la small par; 11,110, at which rate bayarn prevailed. In other objections in the future,
For fanbar Particular, apply to Yours, BIG, RO
STAND
cels at $445, but the market closes allġbily" stocks under this binding no tradictions bave
VEL A BEWETİ, AN OLD RESIDENT, quister, with a few shares pffering. - Luzona aro | been made påblic, and rates remain the same
Superintendent/ Hongkong, #9th May, 1999.
micarly peglected it. SPSC
se quoted in our lan circular,
Hongkong, 29th May, 2009.
as they do some nine-tenths of the population of the Colony, will benefit by the University o abs maximum number. On the other band, 11.
845 pm; and 9 pm, 945 pm. 30 11.85 PA. overy kuif tour: SUNDAYS.
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- 8,50 aim, tö... 9 00 Land..... Every 15 minutes. 9.00 £31, 20, 0.30 am. ....... Every 30 minutes, 9:30 8.m. to 10.30 am. ....... Every 15 minutes. *20,30 am to 11,00 AM Every 10 minutes, !| 11.4; 1, to 22,00 2000,,,Kvéry '15 minutes, 11.00 Noon to 1.00 p.m....Every so minates. 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.th. ...Every-15 mlautes, 5.00pm to 6.00 paz,... Every zo minutes 6.00 2.m. to 700 p.m. ... Every 15 minutes. 7.00 pm to 8.00 puta........Every to minutes.
NIGHT CARS at on Wook Days.
SATURDAYS, Extra care at 1.135 pm), 11.50 p.m. and If 41 pm. SPECIAL CARS by Arrangement at the " Company's Omco, ALEXANDRA” BUILDINGS, Des Voeux Road Central,
JOHN D. HUMPHREYE & SON,
General Managers, sonakoma, 1st April, 1909.
NOTIOE
HON
M versed in literatore, has been recher
to European officials and merchants in this Colony for over ten years,
#
He bas a good method of training. Euro- peans to pass in or Chinese examination, sod Chinese teacher, is possessed “of a first rate rertiăcate as a
Those who intend learning the Okingen Langanga, are requested to write care of Hongkong Telegraph office or direct Hollywood Road, and floor, an
Hongkong, 27th February, 1909,
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