THE FREIGHT MARKET.
A RemarkablaJump in Rates.
Mesara, Saowman and Co. in their freight circular dated March 18, states
PROCESSION OF THE CROSS.
[Solemn "Ceremoay at Catholic Cathedral.
up
of
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1916.
DAY BY DAY.
Douglas Dividend. The Douglas Steamship Oc has declared an interim dividend of $5 per share, payable on the 27th inst.
Sports Trophy,
In connection with the Queen's
The Bandman Company.
DAIRY FARM NEWS.
SAUSAGES.
We invite you to inspect the variety of Sansages we have
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TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.
Yesterday afternoon the annual Our Int circular was dated 4th Lantan outdoor Procession of the College sports, Mr. Chan Shi has ALL READY FOR YOUR TABLE, instant at which time the freight Cross took place in the grounds offered a cap in the race for market ruled exceedingly high, of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Chinese masters, the condition closing with a strong demand for Conception in presence of an in- of which are similar to those in additional tonnage in the direo-mense and reverent gathering. A the race for European masters tion Saigon to Hongkong atôew feature of the function was The cap is inscribed “Queen's rents. This figure, bae, however, the presence of the excellent College, 1916:-Chinese Master' in the interval been surpassed band of the Police Reserve. In Race. Presented by Chan Tec- beyond all expectations, the rate former years the Guard of Hon-hang". advancing steadily from 82 to 87 our has been made cents with only an ocessional British soldiers or bluejackets, Mr. Vere Mathewe, manager charter put through during the bat, on this occasion, the whole for Maurice E. Bandman, is at first part of the fortnight, then re of the No. 2 Company of the present in Hongkong arranging mained stationary for a couple of Police Reserve under Inspector for the forthcoming visit of the dayeaster which, however,owingto Alves undertook the task and Bandman Opera and Comedy a renewed strong demand and the added very materially to the im-Company. The Company is due scarcity of tonnage available, the posingness of the ceremony.
here by the sa. Nagoya on er zate subsequently "jumped ra- Preceded by the bore of St. about the 29th inst, and will have pidly to $100 $1,05/$10 $120 Joseph's College in charge of the season at the Theatre Royal, per pical for medium sized boats, Brothers of that institution, came! The Week's Infectious Diseases. Whilst a couple of Japanese vessels the members of the apostleship
Ia - the return of infectious. of 65,000/15,000 ricula casing of Prayer, the Confraternity of the diseases for the weekending Marsh capacity "chipped in and accept Cross and various other societies 18, it is shown that there were ed 93/95 cents LCO per pical with their distinctive banners. 14 cases of small por, 12 of which A fair business was after all done, and badges.
proved fatal. All the cases co- The Relic was several "outsiders" also taking carried by the Rev. Fr. Noral Cared among Chinese. There advantage of the unprecedented under s canopy by senior were five cases of diphtheria (two high rates raling, but nevertheless Confraternity members, at the close, there is still a good immediately behind, came demand for tonnage for early figure, life-size, of Christ bearing sert month Icading-
the Cross. This was followed by There was also a good enquiry the Bishop and the Gard of bon- for vessels on time charter and
Oar. A very pretty feature of the though enormously high rates procession was afforded by several have been offered for periods up little girls, dressed in white, who to 2 years by charterers, no actual carried representations of the In. charters could be patthrough with straments of the Passion-the the exception of the Norwegian Nails, Thoras, Spear, etc. 1. Promethens, 1,021 tona. nett.
When the large concourse had
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THE "LASSIE"
British one Jew and two Chinese) All Made From Best of which two proved fatal. One Chinese died from enteric fever, this being the oaly ease notified, and one Chinese was found to be suffering from puerperal fever.
Alleged Theft from Europeau.. A Chinese was charged before Mr. J. E. Wood, at the Police Court this morning, with stealing a shest and counter pane valced at $2.00, the property of Mr. N He was also charged with baving G. Nolas, 155, Wanchai Road. month, and Norwegian s.. Kamor it re-entered the building, where house-breaking implements in his 949 tons nett reg. at $2,500 per an admirable sermon was preach. mouth, both for balance term of ed by the Rev. Fr. Jayme Martins Possession. Defendant pleaded
Ing. rechartered at $27.000 per twice passed round the cathedral,
charter.
Saigon/Philippines -Charter- ing business in the interval bas been ecnfined to Philippine oRD- ed beats.
¡ of Macao.
markets.
not guilty to both charges and the case was remanded until to- morrow in order that Mr. Nalan should have an opportunity to appear, it being pointed out he was engaged in the Censor's Office.
Bijon-Theatre.
directly controlling to some Bangkok:-Owing to Millers exten: the available tonnage. being busy in filling contracts for What the final result of their erts Home, not much Paddy was will be, it is difficult to foreteli, available for this market, and the bat wê do not anticipate a On Saturday night, at the B jon rate to this up to last week was very decided fall, as the supply Theatre, the first instalment of nothing better than 33 cante per of tonnage is still decreasing and the film "The Extraordinary picul, which compared very una large amount of the season's Adventures of Saturnin Faran-
• favourable with the rates ruling cropa have still to be moved doal" was presented
The pic from Saigon to this. Latterly, Outward coal rates ahow a big ture is a remarkably ingenious however, a more lively tone has decline, but America and Plate skit on the more irresponsible of prevailed, resulting in a sub towawards remain steady, whilst the adventure films which have stantial advance in the rate to Eastern markets reached the been going about the world $110 per pical, at which figure record rates of 220/- from the rice during the past year or two re kannage is row wanted.
drcing there very much to the Newenwang/Canton: - The Far East. These markets, after aheard and incidentally providing part of Newchwang was expected being exceedingly firm, are now an endless supply of merriment, to re-open by the middle of this a little easier owing to the Saigon We prophesy great popularity month and the fret of the rice charterers having secured for the picture and shall look season's charters is reported tonnage for their immediate forward to seeing the continuation draws at 66 cents for a cargo of wante, for which however, they of it. 25,000 picule, option from Dalny had to pay up to 220- A oon- at 60 cents per pical, which was siderable quantity of cargo has accepted by a Chinese owned still to be moved, and although boat, although "liners' were not rates might drop a little, we procurable even at the rate of 75 do not expect say decided cents per pical.
alteration for some time. Philip- Homeward: Another three pins charterers are offering 2401- Vessels are reported going home on the d.w.while Kobsichang and Two More Reported Declarations. abortly, the Norw. st. Promise Barmah are open to take a large
THE SITUATION IN
CHINA
713 tons nett reg., Norw. s.e. amount of tonnage at a little below It is reported in the Colony to- Pronto 784 tone nett reg. and what Saigon charterers have been day that the Provinces of Hunan Norw. es. Tungus 1,039 tons paying.
and Kinngsi have declared their
nett reg, where very Kuch India-After 145 was paid independence of the Central better employment can be obtain from Bombay, owing to the release Government. In the case of the ed than on this Coast. This by our Government of several latter Province it is stated that the brings the total up to 9 and it is vessels in the Mediterszean, these people have elected the chiang- most likely that several others charterere were able to get on at chun-Li Shun-utah. will follow suit.
140, and at the present moment,
Coal freight from Japan have this market may be considered s
undergone a great change. Since little easier.
a couple of months there have Australia-The Government
been scarcely any "outsiders" brokers still obtain toonage at
also
PASSENGERS ARRIVED.
& Masters being Edwards F
Kwas
Tethutara
offering, and, as a result, local recent rates, víz:-95/- for Per .. KWANGTAH from Shanghai stocks have run cat, and all steamers discharging in Ans- en 18th March concerned are put to much ice tralia or if proceeding there Chong M convenience. Importers have the in ballast 110 Sailing Davidson Mr. Mrs Takababy J greatest difficulties in fulfilling vessels running contracts, and not being fixed at recent ratas, viz: 75 Per EAIBONG from Swatow on abletolisten to any proposals what Home or to South Africs at 65/- 19th March soever from "outsiders," the price. Regarding coals and other com-Carvalho LGE de Dennys AJ locally has soared enormously modities, there is sbeolately and is quoted at anything between nothing doing owing to the fact 19th March $20.00 $2500 per ton f.o.b. that the Government require all Champat het M Tonnage is in consequence most fossible tonnage to lift grain.. Haze JG urgently wanted and in-
North Pacific.-This is still s
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TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
Fer_, HAIYANG from Saigon on DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP
PANY. LIMITED.
An Interim Dividend of Five Dollars per Share has been
HONGKONG GENERAL
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Annual Meeting of the COM-Members of the Bongkong Gen
eral Chamber of Commerce will be held on Tuesday, the 8th March, 1916. at4o'clock precisely, the CHAMBER OF COM MERCEROOM,NEWGOVLEN/ MENT BUILDING, for the fil lowing puposes Z
deed, a very high figure could be dead marke: owing to the scarcity NEURALGIA SOOTHED AWAA declared and will be payab e at obtained for any size boat, prompt of tonnage, and the market rats
forward loading.
thay be considered 150/- to 155|- by LITTLE'S ORIENTAL BALM the Hongkong and Shanghai Fixture reported Hongey/ nominal. Bwatow, $3.00 per ton-
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To all who wofer the desperate twist Time Charter.-There seems to | Ing agonies and spasms of Neuralgia -
To all who are acquainted with-any of The Position at Home. be little leas pressure on the mar the sufferers :- Hevera Snowman and Co's ket for steamers for this descrip wish to be on the safe side:
To all who have never sfered yet who latest advices received from tion of chartering, and the latest London, dated, February 4, 1916, fixtures include three boats, one are as follows
Banking Corporation on or after! Monday, the 27th instant
The Register of the Company will be closed from Friday 24 h to Monday 27th, both ways inclusive, during which days no Transfer of shares can be made.
Dividend Warrants will be
"Bezo'a news
.. LITTLE'S ORIENTAL BALM. RELIEVES at once and eventually
at 28/- for 12 moths delivery and CURES all cases of neuralgia, theume We confirm our last freight redelivery H.K. April, another at se, aches and pains, sciatica, apralni, Jready on Monday, the 27th inst report dated 28th January, 32/ fcr 3 round trips with delivery skrzina and bruises, painful, stellings and and may be obtained on applica.
We have at last to advise some and redelivery on this side, while roable is
contusions Just rub it in where the tion: sainees in the general freight a third steamer has obtained the A single bottle protects you from this DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO.
kets, principally owing to the record rate of G0/ with delivery wold of painial maladies. forts of our Government, who, Baltimore redelivery French Ar alising the seriousness of the lantic for ore trip, February
is now directly or in delivery.
Ask ansoos who tried it
General Managers.
Soldat Ra1 per bottle.
"Agents for Elonelong, Messrs. & S. WATSON & Co. Ltd. Hongkong, 20th March, 1916.
1. To receive the Report and Accounts of the Committee for the year ended 31st De comber, 1915.
2. To elect a New Committee. 13. To transact azy
business.
By Order,
General:
EAM SAMS,
Secretary.
Hongkong, 18th March, 1916,
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