THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY FEBRUARY
LOCAL CONTRACTOR HELD OF "CANTON-KOWLOON RAILWAY,
BY BANDI18.
* LARGE RANSOM 'DEHANDED,
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· IMPORIAL CHINESE SECTION, The following note on progress of the Cas News has been received to the Colony that too-Kowloon Railway, (Imperial Chinese sec a well-known locul contractor who left Hooglos) by Mr. Frask Grove, engineer-in-chief, kong a few days ago for his native place to and dated "Canton, 1st February, 1909, is print make preparatious for the coming New Year ed as n appendix, to the av pusi report of the and further to build a new home there was held China Association reproduced in these columns up on his arrival at the distikt of Sue Lee by fast evening-S a gang of bandits, who are now claiming a
large sum for the prisoner's runtom. Beyond those bare facts, the affair seem to be shrouded in mystery.
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Volunteer Corps'URDERS,
PARADE AT HEADQUARTENS AT 3.30 PM. Tuesday, February 8th, Commandant's Parade. Battalipo Drill all units., Dress, Serge coat and trousers, black boots, Service -drası cep, rifle and wide-arms. All members,
who cia possibly do so, to altid,
Guglayers class at Gun Club Hill, Kowloon, Saturday, Fab. sath, 3`p.mi.
Note:-Smoking concert a Volunteer Head quanters on Saturday Feb. 12th at 9 p.m. Dres oniform. All members willinglo sing at this concert are requand to communicate with 'Captain G, P› Lammert,
MUSKETRY COURSE, ` KINO'S PARK KANDE, Saturday, Feb. gib, 2 p.m. Engineer Cay, trained soldiers, Part 1 & Part 1 of Cours The following members not bring completed
Part I & Pan Ii should attend,
Saturday afternoon, Eagioni Coy, trained soldiers. Part 1 Preliminary md Put 11 in structional, Sorgt. Bevan, Cotpl. Barrington, a/Cpl Haines, Sappers Dixon Carroll. Pie quot, Pearson, Buxur, Dillon, Chuanu, Jury, Souza, Tippot, l'epper, Tong, Chunnut, and Pool,
Sunday, Feb., 6 h, 9 a m. Reculis all upita, Part I and Part 11. a p.m. Traiand solidiore all quits. Part and Part II. 'Dress. Uailorm
with side-aims."
Noto-All member mun fire their Musketry course in order to be efficient.
CHINESE NEW Year Teuasi, 10TH FEBRUARY
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Muskelty Coursa Part 1). Al units. Kow. Toon City Range: Parade at Blake Pler 9, 10a.m. Dress. Khaki and puties, Senice dress cap, rifls and side-arms. Tiffi will be provided on
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CORPI, INSTITUTE.
It is notified for information that no credit is' allowed in the Corps Tastitate. Members 10 quiring refreshments on the range or at head. quarters must pay for them at the time of pur.
chale.
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RIFLES, BIDE ARMS, ITG
The constraction of this railway was au thorized by Imperial Edict dated 7th February, 1907, the agreement being signed by the Chi- nere Abthorities and the British and Chinese Corporation on 7th day of March, 1937.
A delay of a few months occurred owing to changes in connection with the Viceregal office Canton." Elgally'H. R. Wel Han being appointed Managing Director, facilities were afforded for the commencement at the end of August, 1907, of a detailed survey and the actual location of the line...
Provisional arrangements had already been made by the British and Chiness Corporation
at the request of the Chinese authoríting ånd
the Engineer-in-Chief, for an adequate foreign staff, and from August 25th, 1997, fully equipped survey parties were at work, the head office temporarily established at Shamees being "onder the direction of the marating director, the engineer-fo-chief and the chief accountant, under terms of the loan agreement.
The attached map clearly indicates the route adopied,
THE CANTON TERMINAL
has been established at Tat Sba Taus, the site being reclaimed and banded: land with water frontage, purchased from the Reclamation Bureau, under whore direction the Canton Fund and reclamation works wen undertaken
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The terminus is thus conveniently situated at the end of a roadway which, far the greater part, is already completed or neatly so, and
bich will eventually pass throughout the co- tire length of the water frontage of Canton, East of Shameen."
A considerable area of land has beep acquir. ed for railway purposes at
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TUNG SHAN,
rather more than one mile from Tai Sba Inu, and here it is intended to provide a num ber of permanent residences for the foreign. and Chinese staff and also racing beds, carriage sheds and permanent workshops.
The terminal station at Tai Sba Tau will be
a double-storied building providing full accom- modation for the permanent general office. There will also be sufficient aidings and store sheds to deal with freight,
As the map indicates, a connection with the Yuah Han Railway will be made to the north-
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IMPORTANT SPEECH BY COUNT KOMURA,
perial Government will carry with it recognizión ofthe other Powers.
prisents a difficult task to Chinese official JAPAN'S FOREIGN RELATIONS. hoped that this immutable policy of the Im which is not exally sumonnied owing to the customs of China and the care necessary, to avoid zorione disturbances, expecially in dealing with the removal of graves, tombs and temples. General the Press In Shinghal were enabled By the courtesy of the Japinsie Consul
trivial affairs in at least a matter for delivered by Count Komura, Minister for For -With-the exception of some comparatively to publish the following outline of the speach congratulation that land purchase has pro-eign Affairs, in the House of Representatives ceeded to the great friction between officials and 'in,
exter indicated without Tokio, on syth nit, si habitants, known la masy districts for excep fossily truculent and determined babits, and that the safety, of foreign engineers who have endeavoured to do their duties under trying conditions, has not canded greater anxiety than that experienced.
or will shonly proceed over the extent of land Earthworks are at present proceeding over purchased, and fair progress le maintained.
Fridgeworks da. well in hind over consider able lengths. The works of the most import, ance and likely to entall the great at delay to through consection, are the large bridges at the crouing of the East River Valley.
'A SATISFACTORY COMMENCEMENT
is being made on foundation work and there is no reason to anticipate greater delay to the opening of the line for through traffic than the nature of the work naturally involves.
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works and culverts estated to the portion of This remark applies also to the heavy catths
the law south, of Sheklung where water trasport facilities are absent and the rate of progress cannot, under my methods adopted, | be commensurate with sú open and easily approached country side.
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A careful estimate anticipates the opening to trafic of a 30 miles' section from Canton oak wards in March igro, and a through consection with Kowloon os or about July sat,, 1918,
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Events Coming.
Friday, 4th February.
Opening of new premises of the fostitation of Engineers and Shipbuilders of Hongkong, by
His Excellency the Governor..
Hughes and Hongh Auction Sale of Mis cellaneous Articles, xx em.
St. Andrew's Church Vestry, Social Gather ing, at the Kowloon British School, 9 p.m.
Saturday, 5th February. Hughes and Hough, aucilon sala of the Goods and Effects of the late Sergeant Counsel,
Chipa Provident Loan and Mortgage, Co... Ltd, Annual Meeting, St. George's Building,
1.30.M
Hongkong Volunteer Corps, Gascoigne p.m.
RELATIONS WITH GREAT BRITAIN,
SECRETARY KNOX'S PROPOSALS. The United States lately proposed a scheme churis. The Imperial Govemment, in view of regarding neutralization of railways in Man- the Important Japanese interests involved in the project, and considering that the proposal In the previous session of the Dlét I had the has coma fram a friendly Power with which honour to lay before you a gateral outline of the Empire has been in the relation of the foreign policy of the Empire. Ever since cloan intimacy submitted the question to a the Government has shaped its course la vari- most careful consideration. While the, Im- ons affairs following the policy then indicated. perial Government are determined to adbera It will be a source of "profound gratification to to their avowed policy scrupulously to uphold you as it has been to me to note that the zela, the principle of the open door and equal op. are ever growing in cordiality and friendship: tions between this Empire and other Powersportauity in Manchuris, it should be observed that of realisation of the proposed plan would bring about radical changes in the condition of things in Manchuria which were established by the treaties of Portsmouth and Peking and would that he attended with serious consequ aces. Besides in the region affected bythe South Maschudan Rallway, there have grown up numerous undertakings which have been proi main in our possession and the Imperial Gov moted to the belief that the rallway would re- ernment could not with a due sense of their ropponsibilities agros to abandon the rallway in question. Consequently the Imperial Govern, ment to their regret fell bound to make reply to the Ualled States Government, on the arst lastant,' Istimating their lasbility to con sout to the propost. We trust that the United Stales. Government will appreciate our position and that other Powers will equally recognise the justice of our attitude, lo the matter."
Our miliance with Great Britala in particular is in the most satisfactory condition, to cos. tribute toward the maintenance of peace in the Orient, while friendly ties between the allied people are constantly gaining additional strength and solidity. The Japan-Britain Ex- manifestation of the sentiment of good under bibition to be held at London this year is a standing that unite the two Empires and the preparations for the event are now making steady progross under the entbatinsile sapport of officials and people of both countries. There is nó room for doubling that the Exhibition will be largely, instrumental in developing the trade and consolidating the friendship between the two dations.
WITH RUSSIA.
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With regard to our relations with Russia it Joems that they have been in some respect looked upon with a feeling of suspicion and have occasionally given rise to groundless ramours. I assure you with perfect frangeness and sincerity that the bonds of amity and good fellowship between the two countries are being constantly strengthened and that there are in the relations of the two. Powers abilutely bo cause for apprehension or concern. Moreover both Governments are actually dealing-in a spirit
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WITH GERMANY,
Germany continues to observe a just and friendly attitude towards this country and the Imperi Government are highly satisfied to find that the policy of Germany in the East
RELATIONS WITH OTHER POWERS. Our relations with Italy, Austila Hungary and othat Treaty Powers are, I am happy to say, in an eminently satisfactory condition. Nothing calling for remark has occurred to disturb the harmonious course of good corres- pondance,
Intimations.
CHEESE
CHOICE CANADIAN
STILTON.
60 Cents per lb.
THE
DAIRY FARM Co.,
LIMITED
Hongkong, 13th January, 1910.
ASAHI
weather.
BEER
SAPPORO BEER
TO BE OBTAINED FROM ALL WINE DEALERS
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SOLIGNUM.”
Mambers requiring rifles, sidearms, etc., forward of the city, the coopecting line branching Shield Competitios, at Tai Hang Range; 2.30 is no wise in conflict with that of Japan its principle Statutory Tariff shall be applied for it, as may be seen from the testi
musketry or other ship's, muit draw them from out from Tong Shan Depot and pasting
headquarters before pas on Squrdays.
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The Volunteer Headquarters is closed from 3 p.m. on Saturday and opens apsis at 8 am
on Monday:
CHURCIL PARADE AT ST. JOHN'S
CATHEDRAL,
Sunday, Feb. 13th, at 10.20 am. All units Drais: Sorge cost and trouser, helmet with badge, side-arms and black boot.
INSTITUTE.
The papers for the your 1910will be sold in the Volunteer Institute after tha Command ant's Parade on the Ith inst.
NO. 1 COY, H.X.YA The 5th Monthly Cup Shoot for the above Coy will take place at Tai Hang Ringe on Sunday, 13th isst, commencing a 9.30 am.
Gr. W. F. Brawer of No. 2 Cor is permitted to resign with effect from the 1st Feby.
"THE RICE CASH.
JUDGMENT FOR THE PLAINTIFFS..
Late yesterday afternoon, judgment for the plafatiffs was delivered at the Supreme Court on the original side in the case in which the Hang S10g firm of rice-dealers brought av ac tion against W. R. Lxley and Company in which they sought to recover the sum of $4,774
·for goods sold and delivered. Defendants en tered a counter-claim for $1,593. His Lordship entered judgment for the plaintifh on the claim and for the defendants on part of the counter-claim The question of costs was reserved.
It will be remembered that the action arose
hetween the hills to the north of the Five- storied Pagoda. No difficulties will be co- countered in the construction of this connecting lick.
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The total
LENGTH OF THE LINE
from Ti Sha Tau to Sim Chu s 89 miles, Considerably less than was anticipated at the time of a reconnaisance survey made some 10 years ago. Allowing 21 miles for the British Section, the total length thus becomes III miles from Canton to Kowloos.
The heaviest bridging occurs at the crossing of the East River Valley and for soms to miles or more, rails are carried at an average level of some 16 feet above the level of the rice land,
Some beavy earch work is encountered in the portion between Stck Ma and Sam Chuo. Generally speaking there are works of cop
derable magnitude in a large portion of the line, the proportion of major bridges, upwards of 9,000 fast of.girder opsings of bo fect span to 214 feet span, boing large for so short in milway.
The route adopted offers every prospect of considerable traffic. From Canton to Shek lung there are many large villages especially on the northern bank of the river, and the Railway will provide with its numerons stations and ") alts," ready access to the Canton and Hoogkong markets. A large quantity of licheas, sugar cane, oranges and other fruits are grewn annually in this district, which may be described as richly cultivated and prosperous.
The commanding
POSITION OF SHEKLUNG
out of certain shipments of rict, supplied by on the East River and its trade as a distributing
the plaintiff firm, to South Africa. The rice, centre is well known. The station and goods' was shipped under the defendant's instructions, yard will be near the town, and considerable but the latter refused to take delivery on the passenger and freight traffic is assured ground that the commodity was not up to The country passed through from the hills sample.
South of Fheilung to Sam Chup at the Mr. Eldon Poifer, instructed by Mr. R. A. baur dary of British leased territory, possesses Harding, appeared for the plaintiffs and Mr. Magome interesting features.
W. Blade, instructed by Mr. F. B. L. Bowley. A direct routa has been obtained through a of Messrs. Danays and Bowler, wis for the defendants.
NO NEW YEAR HONOURS,
There will be so list of political bohours issued by the Permiar to-night, says the Pall Mall Goratie of gist Dec.
» Formerly, there were two lists annually- one on the occasion of the King's birthday and the other at the com neacement of the New Year. The actual birthday, November 9, it joo bear to the New Year, and when it was decided to issue the birthday lie at the official celebration in Jonoit was also found convenient to issas the later list on the total birthday, Instead of on December 31. Thus there have brou two lists in the current yey, one on Juss 26 and the other, on November
In regard to Dissolution hozaars, of which, according to precedant, there will be some, nothing will be done until the Dissolution is an accomplished fact.
As France has agreed to remove the poll tax on Chinese residests in French Coloniar, the Waiwapo has instructed, the Oilnoge Ministar In Paris and the Chinos Courts in those Bolonies to keep it informed of any circum stances bearing on the results of this decision,
WITH THE UNITED STATES.
in Drums and Barrels of various colours. Prospectus and all farther 'Information
TREATY. REVISION AND TARIFFS, of mutual accommodation with the question Revision I had occasion in the previous' ression Finally as regards the question of Treaty which arises from time to time for adjustment of the Diet to state the general outline of the between themselves. That policy will, I am sure, be firmly maintained in fature and Icon-policy of the Government. Slace then the fidrotly look forward to the further consolida Government have lost no time in making is of those cordial relations which are catirely preparations for the opening of negotia- favourable. The Imperial Governments fully tions. It is the intention of the Government. appreciate that both countries hold fast to the conclude treaties based entirely upon the lotter and spirit of the existing arrangement future compact all unequal engagements which principle of reciprocity climlaating from the between them and are always actuated by o sense of mutual trust and coufi lance,
appear in the present, treaties, such as upila. teral convestional tariff. The clause sointing A PERFECT preservative staid for Wood
Stone, and Brickwork. permission of coasting trade to foreign yeasale; the provision requiring amendment le protects against Decay, Fungus, Dry to the Statutory Tariff shall be promulgated Rot, the Ravages. of Insects and Vermin six months before they became operative. In (especially the white ant) and the action of the reference to the Import duty it is intended that
"Bolignum "really does what is claimed Friendship between Japan and the Uaited and that only in special cases shall the con- monials of the Governments of ladia, the Sunday, 6th February. Lusitano, Recreation Club, Walking Com and stands on a firm and enduring foundation, our industry in consonance with the policy
States of America is of a traditional characterventional Tariff be arranged and these on the Sudan; &c.
basis of reciprocity. Taklog into consideration petition.
Its consolidation is essential in the best inter Monday, 7th February.
ests of the commercial relations of the two thus indicated the Government will endeavour The Kowloon Land and Building Co., Ltd., countries and accordingly both Governments possible spted and upon the completion of
to complets various preparations with all from Annual Meeting, at the Company's office, Vicare directing their best efforts to attain the such preparations they will approach various toris Building, 12 o'clock.
object in view. It will be remembered that hold furnitures, 1 Cameron Terrace, Kowloon, vating.good feelings of mutual regard between Ga. P. Lammert, auction sale.of house-last year afforded many opportunities for culti
the peoples of Japan and America. Our Training Squadron made a cruise along the Pacific coast of the United Stalis, members- of the Imperial family, by - special Imperial order, attended the Hudson-Fulton celebration beld at the City of New York; the warship Ideamo'assisted at the Portola festivals of San Francisco, and foally a body of cur business. men, at the invitation of American Chambers of Commerce, made a visit to the United Státes, calling at more than fifty cition in that country. An enthusiastic reception accorded to the member of the Imperial family both by the officials and a people of America, and the magnificent⋅ welcome everywhere extended to our warships and business-men bears striking testimony to the
3.45p.m.
China Association Aunast Meeting, at the City Hall, 4 pm,
Tuesday, 8th February, Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Co., Ltd, at Company's Office, Hotel Mansion,
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Humphreys Estate and Finance Company, Ltd., Acnual Meeting, Alexandra Buildings, noon.
Theatre Royal, Cathedral Choir Concert, 9.15 p..
Thursday, 10th February. Theatre Royal, Benefit Concert, 9.15 p.m. Stadium, 2.45 p.m. -
Daylight Boxing Contes, at the Balle View
Saturday, 12th February. Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Annual Meeting at the Company's Office, St. George's Building, Nood.
Volunteers Smoking Concert, 9 p.m.
Tuesday, 15th February. Jockey Club Races,
Wednesday, 16th February. Jockey Club Races,
Thursday, 17th February. Jockey Club Races.
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sentiments of traditional friendship entertained by the American people towards this country and is consequénily to us a source of profound sutisfaction. Exchange of courtesies such as those above recorded cannot fail,to exercise | a powerful infidence in the promotion of cordial
relations between the two nations.
WITH CHINA
Turning to our relations with Oblas, they involve important and far-reachingconsequences both politically and commercially, and I, need bardly emphasize to you the necessity for both countries to cultivate and strengthen their sentiments of good understanding. The Im perial Government having in view the general situation, and attaching the highast. Imə! Saturday, 19th February, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corpora-portance to the maintenance of relations of tion, Half-Yearly, Meeting, at the City Hall, good neighbourhood have recognized the argent need of adjusting all the long pend ing questions between the two countṛies. They have consequently made sincere effort in a spirit of conciliation to bring about " set- Extraordi-tlement of these problems." The Chinese Gov
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Jockey Club Races, off:day,
fine country, mountainous in many places, rather thinly populated, but with much culti valeable land, and the prospect of considerable
Saturday, 26th February. development. The lower bills aralshabited by National Bank of Chios Limited, Hikkai. Large quantities of fruit, especiallynary General Meeting, 1250 p.m. pineapples and vegetables, find their way from this district into the Cinton and Hongkong
markets.
land purchasing operations to commence at The survey was sufficiently far advanced for
one or two pɔists of the lias in December 1957, and funber sections of land plans were deposited in March 1908, Land Officers, however, frued many difficulties to conteod with and it was not until July that considerable lengths of land were made over,
Construction proper may be taken as starting from July 1908, though certain small sections of land were entered upon previous to that meath.
During incceeding months
LAND PURCHASÉ
Phoenix Clab Smoking Concert, 9 p.m.
SHIPPING AND MAILS
MAILS DUR.
ernment in appreciation of the situation, maní» fested the sama desire and the intention of the two Goverments having been brought in ac cord most important of the outstanding issues word in their entirety successfully adjusted in be course of September last. There are still pending some questions of minor import. ance, but as long as both countries yield to conciliatory spirit there will not be much difficulty. In findlay sallifactory solo- tion. It my sincere hope that the Chinese, | also exert their endeavours to promote friendly authoritids, in view of these considerations, will
relations between the two countries and to austro general reposs and stability in the Orient. The policy of this Empiri in Maucho, The C. P. R. Co.'s sa Empras of China tia, as in other parts of Chini, is directed arrived at Nagasaki at 8 am, on and inst, and towards the maintenance of the principle of the
- English (Arzaye) 4th lost, & a.m. *
German (Prins Waldemar) 4th last. Canadian (Empress of India) sth inst Indian (Namsang) toth lust," German (Zastrow) talk inst. Indian (Kumsang) 15th inst. The C. N. Co.'s sa. Chinhwa left Shangbai on 3rd lost, and is due here on 6th inst
The P.&O.S. N. Coss. Ceylon lait Singa pors for this port on ged inst, at 9 am, and fr Que here on gth inst, at 4pm
left again at 5p.m., same day, for Kobo, where open door and equal opportunity. The Im abe is due to arrive at 5 pm, on 4th Inst, what
Powers at the proper moment with a view to enter into negotiations for the conclusion of now Treaties.
SIEMSSEN & CO. (Machinery Dept) Hongkong,
Sote Agents
Hongkong, 7th December, 1909.
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FIRST APPEARANCE IN HONGKONG
~ OF THE
FAMOUS COMEDIENNE
HAPPY NELLIE MARSHALL.
Miss ADA KING
AND
'Miss RUBY, CHRYSTAL
IN THEIR NEW.REPERTOIRE.
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MATINEES EVERY SATURDAY and SUNDAY 4 p.m. Half-price.
Hongkong, 29th January, igio.
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STATE EXPRESS CIGARETTES.
ARDATH TOBACCO COMPANY,
LONDON
Winfred in Tins of 50·
$0.50
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Packets of 20
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Chief Whip in Tins of 60 Splendo in Tins of 50
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Turkish Leaf No. 1 in Tins of 50
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These delicious high-class Cigarettes are recognized as the standard
mide better progress though the rapid ex condition belog that our of a total length of Borived at Shanghai at 8 pm., on and lost, and levariably adhere in future firmly and loyally tension of works was delayed, the present The C. P. R. Co.'s as Empress of India perial Government have always hold and will of perfection in quality and mode of hygienic manufacture. miles, about 50 miles are purchased and left again atam, to-day, for Hongkong, where to that policy. Consistently with that fixed entered upon.
she is dan to arrive at 7 am, on gıb Inst...
While delay is to be regretted, it should not af alle on 3rd insta morning. She will be dis to opan Fort Arthur in order to contribute to The P, M, S5, S. Co.'s ta. Aorta amived a policy the Imperis! Government hava decided
be lost, sight of that the rapid acquisition of patched from that port for Hongkong on 6th the development of Manchuria and to facilitate | Telephona 135," targo areas of land to the Kwangiang province | Ins; and shouki serine at this port on Bh inst., the commence of all nations. Its conddently
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