10
SILVER.
'Effect of Mexican Trouble.
LATE SISTER LOUISE. "
Funeral To-day at Happy Valley.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, MAY 5, 1914.
POST OFFICE.
SHIPPING NEWS.
WEATHER REPORT,
Od the 5th at 11.10-The antioyclone" he weakened. It is how central to the Keirat.south-east of Japan.
On and after the IGth inst, the Western EM, ARRIVED, Branch Post Office will be clawed to the public at 8.30 pt. The night mail for Bombay Maru, Jap as 3.398/8.
anten will be closed ut 9,32 p.m. Anytubara, 5th init-Bombay, 17th | lettore posted up to 9.30 pun, will be in eluded in the inall.
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Cult Gon,---N, Y. K... Eof Russia; 8,780, W. Davison, 5th inst. Vancouver, 16th ult. Gon-Q. ¿"PRR=Co. Chinese registered correspondenco will
The India, with the English Mail left Singapore on Friday, the lat Inst, at
5
Swatow, 4th inst. Gen.-D. L & Co.
Haitan, Br. àa. 1,128, A. 9. Stowart, 5th inst,Amoy, 4th inst. Gen.-D. L. & Co.
The funeral of the lato Sister The trouble in Mexico, the fact Louise, of the Italian Convent, that the syndicate that took up the stock of the defauot Indian Speole took place this morning, at Bank has been able to dispose of Happy Valley, Rev. Fr. P. de all its holdings, the very small Maria, assisted by the Hev. stock, both in London and Fathers A. Banchi and Zamponi, Bombay, and the almost complete officiated at the graveside. Besides not be delivered on a signature only, The Rabkan Bau 1897, T. A Mitobal, stoppage of arrivals in Londea elatives of the deceased there Obop of a Brm of standink will in each case: 516 inst.-Singapore, 29th it,
be required in addition The Foatmen bare Geu, M. & a. large gathering of instructions not to part with any registde- have all contributed to bring a about a rise in the value of ailver, mourners consisting of most of the od article until the above regulation, has Haimus, Bras, 641, J. W. Evans, 5th last says the N. C. Daily News of European Sisters of the Convent, been complied with. May 1. There is very little de-a very large number of the mand, and the total buying last pupils of the deceased, and wreck in the London market would several friends. The beautiful have attracted no attention what. reatha leid on the grave testified ever in ordinary times and would to the esteem in which the Shater
was held. not have affected prices, one way or the other. "Bat in the present situation, the slightest demand brings about a rise in price, holders being unwilling to part with their silver even at the rise. The knowledge that, those Only the stock.in Shanghai re existed, the uneasiness created by mains heavy but even Shanghai their size, and the possibility of banks cannot afford to part with their forcible realizuion, bas. their stocks at present, especially during recent years, discouraged April 18 when it is more or less certain bayors for trade purposes who, that the loan will be signed some be it remembered, are the prin time or other, and the period cipal consumers of the metal- during which the Mexican from replenishing their stocks.
last
the Gral dispersal of the erstwhile speculative stooks.
1
Indian Government Purchases.
Therise in price which attended the Indian Govoroment purchase, failed to inspire confidence, for the market was well aware that speculative stocks had been only partially reduced.
p.m. and may be exested to arrive here Heiyo Mara, Jap. a 2.456, 6: Okitani, on Wednesday, the 8th fast, at .m. This packet brings the parcel mails closed in London for despatch by the all-sea route on the 1rt ult, and for despatch over land on the 7th uit!
MAILS DUE. English, India. 6th inst.
MAILS VIA SIBERIA,
Left
London April 17
Due AN Shanghai May 2, May 4.
MAILS CLOSE TO-DAY
Swatow, Shanghai & North China-Per
ESANG, 5th May, 5 p.n.
3.in.
Amoy-l'or SEANGCHOON, Sih May 5 Jaun viu Moji---DOMBAY MARU, 5th
inst. 5p..
TO-MORROW.
Straits & Ceylon-Per MISHIMA M.
6th May, 9 a.m. Holhow,Pakhoi & Hulpbong--PerSUNG-
KIANG. 6th May. um.
swatow-Far HAIMUN 6th May. 10 am.
Philippine Is, Australia Tae- manla& Now Zealand vla Thursday Is-Pet NIKKO MARU, 6th May 11 am,
and Foochow--Per Bwutow, Amoy
KAIJOMARU, (th trist, I p. Shanghal, North China & Japan via Kobe
-Por G.APCAR, 6th May,
p.m.
THURSDAY, 7th May.
Shanghai, and North Chinn (Europe vla Siberia)-Per INDIA, 7th May, 9 a..
crisis will
remains uncertain. The big stocks are, however, a drug on the market at the moment, as may be seen from the fact that exchange for cash or near his for some time past been weak, while exchange for forward Las continually remained firm, It is probable that in these Even with the present advance, circumstances, trade consumers the rates are 44, below parity, and all over the world have been for a long time the position has working from hand to month dur- remained so. The future is ulug the lant three years or more. nocartain. One Toward the close of this period, course, very
financial crisis of last thing, however, reems sure; the the demand from India is not likely December in India rendered up- to be of any magnitude, owing to country buyers unable, as well as the scarcity; it is probable that unwilling, to send buying orders. the Indian Government, may not It is therefore likely that a state have to buy any farther for of silver semi-starvation obtained purposes of coinage. But if the in the country bazaars, pending crisis in Mexico continues for an improvement in the financial some time, and the loan is signed situation. Bayers were well award could be in the meanwhile, it is inevitable that 25.000,000 oz. that silver values, and conse- obtained from the Syndicate at quently exchange, should rise any reasonable price:
All this tended to produce an considerably once again-for a
inert and featureless market. short period, of course.
On the other hand, if thore" With the exhauation of the should be a settlement of Mexican Syndicate's stock, the affairs during the next few weeks, tion has changed. The.. pro
FRIDAY, 8th May. there is likely to be a slump. longed period of distraat bas
and probably the Swatow-Per CHOWTAI,8th May 9 Even the signing of the loan ended, “ would not prove of much help, only legacy left is a certain degree swatow, Amoy and Foochow Per HAI for prices at present are disproof edge to the industrial appetite. Haiphong & Pakko Por ANGHIN, 8th Prospects for the Future, portionately high, mainly from
These cousiderations do not the point of view of demand. In Buy case, one may be justified in imply necessarily any immediate looking for a drop in December, disturbance of the present level and rates not higher than T. T. of prices, but suggest that the at .2. Od. At present, exports market will be sensitive, and the are helping the market to a slight price respond with some freedom extent, the absence of the import to any special demand of a sub- trade being also greatly in favour stantial character, of the higher rate now prevailing
+
China and India have been Buying.
Mesare. Samuel Montag and Co.'s weekly circular dated April 9 contains the following falurma.
tion:**
To make connection with the Dalay
11th May atp.m.)
steamer leaving Shanghai on Monday, the
5th lostKebitbung 25th ult Bloe-A Bude. Indrasamba, Bras. 3,330, Joner, 6th inst.
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A depression lles over Manchuria. Trasmire has decreased moderatoly over China, Indo-China and the, Philip-
Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 a.m. to-day, 0,01 inche
FORECAST FOR THE 24 HOURS ENDING AT NOON TO-MORROW.
Forecast. District.
TAE.. winds,
fair at [Frat, some"
| 1. Hongkong and Neighbour- moderate;
3
hood
Mail Steamers
THE PENINSULAR
AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO.
ENGLISH MAIL.
WILL despatol VESSELS to the Undermentioned PORTS en ar
about the DATES named ———
For
Steamore
LONDON, via Us-} Assaye
ual Ports of Call Capt. G. J. Coldwell
R.N.R.
WERP via Sings | Namur
LONDON & ANT-]
J rain 'later.
N.E.!
winds,
fresh.
pore, Penang, fOspt, A. Collyer C'mbo, Port Said,
& Marseilles
4!
India
R.N.R
South coast of China be-?'The sania SHANGHAI........... Capt. C. O. Talbot": tween HK. and Lamooksus No. 1. South coast of China be? Theme tween HK and Hainan...) as No.1.
Sbarghal. ist inst. Gon.---J.; M.j2 Formosa Channel. & Co. Kwangtab, Chinese a. 11.538 Sangster, 6th inst.-Shanghai, 2nd instant, Gon-C. M. 8. N. Ca. Loongsang, Brau 1,093, W. G. G. Leath 51Kist-Manila. 200 inskt Gon,
M, & Co. Antat Br. sstR; Ologg, 4th Just-Moji, thult, Coal & Gen.-J. M. & Co
DEPARTED.
May 5.
Solun for Bankok
O. Kickmers for Vinidivostock viu 5'bai. Y-Loong for Tientsin Kwongang for Canton
Telemachus for Liverpool via Saigon Kwong Chan Wan for Kwong Chau Wan Forsiu for Treiste via Bingapore Patella for Palembang Felching for Canton Tamba Maru for Seatlle via Shanghai Luchow for Canton
CLEARANCES AT THE - HARBOUR OFFICE. :
May 5.
Kwong Ying for Canton Taishun for Shanghai
Emang for Taintan via Swutow Pitchaburi for Bangkok vin Swatow Bangkiang for Haiphong via Holbow Kumano Maru for Yokohama via N'saki'
| Kiangping for Chinking
"Halchlag for Foochow via Swatow Chinbun for floilo via Manila
·PASSENGERS ARRIVED."
China Coast Meteorological Register.
Station
5th May, a..
(Windo
Hour.
Barometer.
Temperature.
Humidity.
D'tion.
Weather.
Wostock Ta 29,71 46 100 80
Kagima Oshimu Nake
Shangbai Gutalaff
AW
SHANGHAI,
MOJI,
KOBE Nellore AND TOKO (Capt. J. Gaunt
R.N.R HAMA
To Sail On Remarks
noon
9th May.
Freight &P
about
Freight
13th May.
&P'sage
10a.m.
Freight
7th May.
&P'eage
about
Freight
15th May
& Pa
All the above steamers are fitted with Wireless Telegraphy:
For Freight or Passage, apply to
P.&O.8. N. Co.'s office.
Hongkong, 4th May, 1914
IE. A Howatt
Superintendent.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
BREMEN
GERMAN MAIL LINES
Steamer
NAPLES, GENOA. AL-Y
GIERS, LISBON, Bulow
SOUTHAMPTON, Capt. C. Nährath
...
NAGA-) Prinz Ludwig-
Nemuro 6a
29.83
Hakodate
30.01
Tokle
30.16
Kochi
30.13
waw
Nagasaki
30.11
24015
38.10
no
40,02
AU
29,99
0
29.93
no
Boula L..
30.0G
edo
IMPERIAL
Chefoo
W baiwel
30.03 58 70
3-bc
Hanko
Ichang
For
1.
Kiukiang
*
Changsha,..
30.08. 50
1 bm
+
30.07 55
再
2.bm
*
Sharp P.
70
20.99 65
д
#b
Swatow
Amoy da
20.08 65 78 sw
Ic
'A'WERP & HBURG.)
16,900
10
Taiboku 50 20.98
SHANGHAI,
Taichu
20.94
'
·0
Tairan
23.95
по
49.93
SAKI, KOBE AND Capt. F. von Binser YOKOHAMA
18,300
29.95
no
MANILA, MARONN
29.97 67 95.650
10
ba
29.97
800
3 op
29.9%
спе
4 c
29.95 71
no
NEWGUINEA, BRIS-Prinz WaldemaF" BANE,SYDNEY AND >Capt. 0. Jurany” MELBOURNE ......................
6,100
*-9 b.
Coblenz
63
99.95 62 29.89 73
ne
3 0
KOBE
Capt. E. Schmitt
Bax 2 u
6,750
27.81 82
t
50
75.
1 b
20.85 72
Db
90.97 82 28.91·89
1.b
.9 a.m.
T
ди
1 b
29.88 87
2 b
Koshan
*dores
Canton
Gap Rook Macao Per 85. Fooksang from Singapore on
Wuakow. Da the 5thinst-Rev Dvidson: Henry. Miss Pakhol
Hothow Henry and Master Henry..
Phulion Per s.. E. of Russia from Vancouver Tourane etc. on the 5th inst-Mr & Mrs TJ Linher
N
Fort Bayard, Haiphous and Fakhoi-Per
HUE, 7th Inst., 11am. Shanghai & North China Per LU-
OHOW. 7th May 3 pm. situa-Shanghai & North Chinn-Per KWONG-JF Clarence, P L Bedinett, & C Churchill. C. St. J.
SANG, 7th May, 5 p.m.
J Paoley, I.; Watson: C J Johnson, Dr H Aparzi Ho, HA Lampman, Bra Shin-wan, H W
Goguep! Winstead, it& Mrs AG Stephen. A C flaflo audron 345 & Bán HG Gun MM GÌ Bacolod Cappook, Mr & Mr Wong, Mrs Weng, Coba
Chong, Mr Ms Lau
Lau-lo-chadg.,Lt do Mrs E-F Maddit, Chan Chin-ful, MN
The stock in Bombay is about the same namely £320,000. The off-take has fallen from 120 to 95 bars a day.
A abipment of 87,000 has been made from San Francisco to Hongkong during the week.
Iron Hand in China.
Ameri-
can and
English
TAX, 8th May, 10a.m. #?"
Inat, 11 ..
SATURDAY, 9thTM May.
Mall.
Reports from every part of the Philippton country state that all attempts at straits &
now severely
out-breaks are
FORMOSA via Koelong, Shang-
hai, N. China, Japan via Nagu-.| aki, Honolulu, U. B.. South America & Canada via San Francisco-Per KOREA, 9th inst. Il u.m..
Leith, M.Kissler G-Nuttall, GA Rich-
HA Lampman, Dowager Lady Bhitwod Mrs Mead Waldo, General Kelly, Major A McHardy, Capt Edye, J Blode
PASSENGERS DEPARTED,
Labus
29.88
Bu
→
10
T. F. Claxton, Director, Hongkong, Observatory, May, 5th,
1 Barometer, reduced to 32 degrens Fahrenkait on the level of the wes in in- ches, tentha 'snd' hindrød tha.
8 Temperature, in the shade, in degross
gogiem | Pahrenheit.
Paras. Tamba Mara for Seattle ete. an
3 Humidity, In percentage of saturation the 6th inst.-J M Irving, T Tamonari, O! Robertson K Wataru, T Basaki, Mr and the Humidity of air saturated with mole- Mrs A E Warne, Ray Dipper, Rev. Muller ture being 100.
Straits, Burmah; Ceylon, Ade lalde, Western Australia, India, Adea, Egypt, and Europe vis Mrs Wilson, Miss Lea, Me & Mis Stetson & Direction of Wind, to two points.
5 Force of Wind, according to Beaufor Brindizi. (Late Letters 11 a.m. Chammer, Mrs Groves, P Norill, CC
10 Taylor, GOLutton, Capt Chas Famel, Sonie. to noon, Extra Portago The B Wilson, Jung Shar, Li Hiú-wong.. State of Weather, b blue sky o de- centa) (Supplementary mail on
tached cloud, a drtaling rain, flog, & gloomy, h hall, I lightning, a overosat, P
board up to the time fixed for. E Callant, Mr Remedios Mrs Holni, Miss departure of the mail (Extra Collin, K Tauji, Mr A Marques, and Misa
(Latters Marques. Postage 10 cents)
posted in all the Pillar Boxes
In time for the frit clearance
will be included in this contmat SHIPS PASSED THE CANAL mail.) The Parcel mall will be
closed on Friday the 8th inst 5.Per ASSAYE, 9th. 11.
5
LOONGSANG, Oth May 1 p.m. India via Calcutta-Per KUM- BANG, 9th May, 1 p.m.
MUTTRA, Sch May 2pm.
About £800,000 was received in the form of bir gold, for which there was an inquiry from the Continent. The shipment lo India is £222,500 During the wook the not eillur was £8,000.
The net import of gold into crushed, and that hundrede of Straits, Bumph, India via Caloutta-l'or India for the month of March execations are taking place, saya was £1,591,600 (approximately), the Telegraph's Pekin correspond- The tone of the silver market ent. In Pekin two secretaries of has somewhat improved, and the Presidential Palace, five ex- prices have been well maintained. Senators and Commoner, and train leaving Shanghai on Thursday, the The quotations for cash and two score of other individuala are re- 14th May at 8 a.m.) months delivery have been ported to have been summarily Shanghal-Per CHOYSANG, 9th inst. shot after a drumhead court- identical..
A rise of 1-161. from 28 15-martial,
It is established in connection 161, to 27d, was recorded on the 3rd instant. Since that date, the with the revolutionaries who have price has been fixed either at that taken refuge in Japan that serious questions are likely to arise with figure or, 26.15-16d.
China and India have both the latter country, bevanséit affords baen buying, as well as the on asylum to prominent political Continent... Orders from India pórsonages who declared that they have been mostly for shipment will conspire without cessation to by next week's Bleander which wreck the present regime i tined to arrive in Bombay for China. Japan certainly reaista any attempt to induce her to the May Settlement.
expel these people, and a growing The total silver imported into bitterness may henceforth be the lauter Kingdom up to the end expected to exist between the two
י
Imports of Silver.,
of Much, was 22,449,046 oz. countries.
Compared with 33,634,311 and
34,474,199 <z during the respective similar periods in 1913 and 1012. The reduction of supplied to less than two-thirds of thin the previous years, only as a consequence of the difficulties in Mexico, demóa- strnies what a powerful fator Porter
that country market.
In gauging the present positiin of the market, some importance
should be attached to the change pf bentiment which must followi
SILIMPOPON: COAL.
BUNKERS
can be supplied at cheap Rates
at
Mail.
Shanghai & North China (Europa vin Biberia)Por CHENAN, 9th Inst. 5p.m
[To make connection with the Tainpu
p.ru
&
Josselton, Kudat and Sandakun-Pert
12th May 10 a
SUNDAY, 10th May. Swatow-PorHAIMUN, 10th May Dam
- MONDAY, 11th May.
BORNEO.11th May & p. TUESDAY 12th May. | Phillippine Is-Per TAMINO:12th May Swatow, Amoy and Foochow Per,HAI-
YANG, Streita & India vin Cabutia Por
LOVAT, 1226 May, 1 p.m.cons.- Philippino Is-Por RUBI, 18th inst, 3 pr Wethelwoi& Tientsin-Tor KUEICHOW
12th inst. 3 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, 13th May.
Ceyloar ..Straits, Barmali,
Adelaide, Western Australia. India, Adon, Egypt and Europe via Naples ---
--- Per BULOW. 13. Ba.m Holhow, Haiphong, and Pakbol For
KAIFONG, 19th inst. 9 a.ru
"Japań, Khanghal, North China,
American
German
Malli-
Canadian.
& Siberian
via Nagasaki, United States, South America and Canada via (Europa win VARCOUTAT Biberia)Par EMPRESS OE RUSSIA, 13th 10.30
SANDAKAN & SEBATTIK Batavia, Samsarang de Bourabaya-Par
(British North Borneo),
At these porta steamers calling for bunker coal exclusively are
UWTJILIWONG, 13th last. 100.
THURSDAY, 14th May
exempt from all shipping dues Shanghai, & North Chins-Per AN- and harges.
ABUNE
RIL 143 Mars
1
London, 23th April.. Arrivala:from:Chika i---Kasama.
The following vessels have passed the, Canal:-Ambria, Benvenue, Dan of Airlie, Senegambia, Nelous.
London, 1st May
|
passing abowera, a squally, grain, s snow,
thunder, visibility, w dow Wat.
Ο Rain in fnches, tenths and hundredths,
METEOROLOGICAL.
Previous V
Day On date On date
LA.
..30.08
30.07 30.05
3
70.. 73
74
73
$1..
E
ESE
0
Arrivals from China-Kantor Muru. Barometer Spezia..
Temperature The following vessels have passed the Humidity Cacal;-Dea of Ogil, Malta, Qaufa, Em-Wind Direction.. dén, Amatone, Begovis. Paemius, Rhesus Force..............
Weather Oysters, Fresh, Fried br Stewed Bald Findon Haddocké, Kippers &c.
ALEXANDRA CAFE,·
chiguss) +93 Alt Campoesiark on this ord
#
H.K. Observatory, 4th May.
T. F. CLAXTON, Director.
Mail Steamers
PACIFIC MAIL S.S.CO.
OPERATING
SAMODKAN HIGH POWERED TWIN SCREW EXPRESS STEAMENS, Į MONGOLIA 27000 tona“.. MANCHURIA 27000 tene
-KOREA 18000 tons *** BARHI CHINA 10200 tons
e
SIBERIA 1000 Lona
NILE 1000 PERSIA 00 tone,
tone
Between Hong Kong, Manila, Shanghai, Nagasaki, Kobe, Yokohama, Honolulu and San francisco
THE SUNSHINE BETT” The Mist Comfortable Route to America and Karape
KOREA.........Bailing BATURDAY;
SIBERIA
CHINA (via Manli)47) MANCHURIA
SATURDAY
th May, st. pmi
16th May, at1 p WEDNESDAY, 27th May, at Noon BATUBDAY
6th Juno, gti pate
The store and famends forkhefe modern ogpmont, comfort, and the superiority of the examine as hichip'under the personal supervision of Mr. V. Morosi, the world-famous onterer args stadendarow, madipod with sleetria fans, and running watar. Berthe equipped with electria vykling lamps. Nurserous grausamente-salt water swimming
· truk,millipino protestens dook gaines, dances, via-nos a dull matnent throughout the trip. The lofsky and Chestert of Patrose Jt Our First Consideradeni
Váváí. For further kulörmation, xaton, Flistature, sabedular, stb., Apply to King's Building (Opposite Biske.Pier.)
Penziva Pac{az International Expert Ban Francaci
RACE MORTON,
Teisphone No.
JESSELTON, KUDAT & Bɔrneo
SANDAKAN
Chpt, J. Koehler:
WEDNES 18th May,
About: THE 19, 14th May: BATUR,
16th day.
Abert TUESDAY, J 26th May. MONDAY
11th May,
All the steamers of the European Line are fitted with Wireless Telegraphy, Now System of Telefunken.
FREIGHT
LINE.
NEXT SAILING from HONGKONG.
OUTWARD.
About
.Slet May. Durendart
Borkum Altair...
.25th May.
HOMEWARD.
About
For Marseilles, Rotterdam and For Marseilles, Rotterdam and
Bremen/Hamburg:
Bremen/Hamburg:
Helgoland about M. of June. Altair Beginning of July. For Havre, Einden and Bremen/For Havre, Emden and Hamburg/
Hamburg:
Borkum about End of June,”
For further Particulars, apply to
Bremen':
End of July.
NORDDEUTSCHER LOYD
MELCHERS & CO.,
GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG and CHINA
Hongkong, 4th May, 1914.
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES
FRENCH MAIL LINES.
"
FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE TO AND FR
JAPAN via SHANGHAI. FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE TO AND FROM EUROPE via SUEZ CANAL,
For
Steamers Magellan
SHANGHAI, KOBE AND V. Clata!
YOKOHAMA .........
MARSEILLE via PORTS
(Cordillere
Polynesian Magellan
To sail (17th May." 31st May,
f 19th May.
2nd June. 16th June
*ALL STEAMERS FITTED WITH WIRELESS.
Transkipping on the Co.'s Steamers at Colombo, for Calnutts, Bin nay, and Australia, at Fort Said for the Lorant, Ochatantinople and Black Bea.
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