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BRANDIES
AB SUPPLIED TO THR HOSPITALS.
Per Doz.
Mantell 6, Solo Agents, 820.00
458
do.
du, 31.00
do. V.5.0.P. do, 51.00
do. V.V.S.O.P. do. 93.00|
SOLE AGENTS,
H. PRICE & CO.,
12, Queen's Road
No. 12,450
THE CREAM OF
WHISKIES,
The China Mail.=
DSTABLISHED
1 8 4 5.
號八十二年三百九千一英
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1908,
日一十月正年外癸
AGENTS FOR THE OHINA MAIÈ,
Business Notices.
Business Notices.
LONDON-F. ALUAR, 11 & 12, Clement a
Laws, LunPwrd Street, E.C. STRET
& Co., 30, Cornhill. GORDON &
Gorru., Ludgate Circius, E O. BATES,
Hey & Co., 81, Cannon Street, E.C.
PRICES,
468
KING HOWARD VII.
Per Dozen, $22.00,
AGENTS,
EL. PRICE & CO √
12, Queen's Roné,
($3.00 Per Month, 115 Cents Per Copy.
Business Notices.
W. S. BAILEY & CO. BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN AGENCY, LIMITED GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO.,
SAMTE DEACON & CO., 150 & 156, Engineers, Shipbuilders, Boilermakers,
Leadenhall Street, W. M. WILLS, 151, Cannon Street, E.C. RonERT WATSON, 150, Fleet Street. C. MercuELL & Co, mor Hill, Holborn Fiadnut. E,C,
SELL'S ADVERTISING AGENCY Lro., 167, Fleet Street, E.0.
PARIS AND EUROPE : - MAYDROE,
(SOLE AGENTS FOR BELL'S ASBESTOS CO., LTD., LONDON).
Portland Cement.
Blacksmiths, and Brass and Iron Founders. Bell's Asbestos Dagger,' 'Domen,' and other well known packing for Piston In casks of 375 lbs net, $6.00 per cast, ox Factory.
Rods, etc., suitable for highest pressures. Pump Packings, Jointing Material, As- bestos Cloth, Tape; and Boiler Door Joints, metallic or non-metallic-Rubber and In bags of 250 lbs net, $3.75 per bag, ex Factory, COAST AND RIVER STEAMERS, STEAM WATER BOATS, LIGHTERS, Vegetable Fibre Valves for Air and Circulating Pumps. Gauge Glasses, Packing
TUGS AND PAST STRÄM-LAUNCHES.
rings of Asbestos, Rubber and Woodite.
FACTORIES-HONGKONG AND MACAO. Bell's Asbestos Non-conducting Composition for covering Boilers, Steam Pipes, etc. (only best quality kept). Boilers covered with Boll's Composition repay exponse of covering in a few menthe by saving of fuel. Estimates given for Covering Boilers, etc.
pansion Tape, Millboard, Insertions, and Rope. Foodpecial Engine Oil-unsurpassed for Marine Engines. A large Stock of Engine and Cylinder Oila always in hand.
......
FATRE & CO., 18 Rue de la Grange Pumps, Packings, General Stores and Enginee
Brute Nigh
NEW YORK: --Tue, Chisray. EyaKozlisT
thekarod 32. West 30ml Mrzetullata
SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports
OFFICES & FALES ROOMS.
generally : -Bran & BLACK, San Fran0 & 62, Das Vœux ROAD CENTRAL.
visco.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZEALAND-Gozuon & Goren, Mel-
bourne and Sydney,
CEYLON --W M. - Sarra
AroTurcARIES Co., Colombo,
Co.. T.
BATAVIA:-H. M VAN DORF & Co. SINGAPORE, STRAITS, &c. :-KELLY &.
WALSH, LTD., Singapore.
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS-A. S. WAT.
-os & Co., Manila.
W. S. BAILEY, N.I.MECH.E,
}
KOWLOON BAY.
E. O. MURPHY, WH, 80., 4.1, MECH.E.
CONTRACTORS FOR ALL KINDS OF ENGINEERING WORK. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND TENDERS.
Consulting and Superintending Engineers and Surveyors.
HONGKONG, CANTON, MACAO AIMITED. Focrhou, CROCKETT & CO. AND WEST RIVER STEAMERS.
CHINA:-Amoy, N. MoaLLE & Co.,
Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WALSH.
Yokohama,
LANE, Chawrend & Co., and KELLY JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND
& WAISH
Wanted.
WANTED.
ULL BOARD and Residenco in an
English family, A. S, 100.
FU
Hongkong, February 16, 1903.
A
WANTED.
MALE TEACHER.
Apply, by lotter, to
.M. M. B.'
Care of 'CHINA MAIL' Office.
Hongkong, February 14, 1903.
WANTED.
319
311
PPRENTICE to DRESSMAKING.
A Smart intelligent English Girl to
assist dressmaker and learn cutting.
Apply, COSTUME,'
Care of CHINA MAIL' Office. Hongkong, February 9, 1903.
Intimations.
NOTICE.
276
CLARKE has been
MADMITTED A PARTNER in my BUSINESS, which will henceforth be known by the name of
CARMICHAEL & CLARKE. Hongkong, February 16, 1903.
321
LA MINERVA CIGAR FACTORY.
ESTABLISHED 1887.
YUSTOMERS wishing Cigars sent to their Home addresses can have them sent by instructing the Manager, Mr A. B. Tyre, at the Factory. We pay Duty at Home.
CIGARS FOR SALE AT CURRENT PRICES.
Bongkong, January 31, 1903.
Tower House,
CLOSE TO NEW GERMAN CLUB.
210
FIRST CLASS BOARD
and RESIDENCE
302
BY DAY OR MONTH. Hongkong, February 13, 1903. ZETLAND HOUSE, No. 10, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION. "Moderate Charges. -
MRS. WATLING,
Proprietress.
Hongkong, January 14, 1903.
96
BUCHANAN
> BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY
JAMES BUCHANAN &
SCOTCH-WEBER, ESTILOURS
By Appoinhnank box......
AM. THE KING
MEREL the PRINCE of WALKS
MACAO
STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., AND THE NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD.
Hongkong-Canton Eine.
8.8. HONAM, 2.363 tons, Captain H. D. Jones.
HR, POWAN, 2.338 tons, Captain G. F. Morrison, R.N.R.
4.6. FATSHAN, 2,260 tons. Captain J. J. Lorsius.
CHINA
9.8.. HANKOW, 3,073 tons, Captain C. V. Lloydi. Departures from HONGKONG to CANTON daily at about 8 a.m. (Sunday excepted), and at about 5.3 p.m. (Saturday excepted). Departures from CANTON to HONGKONG daily at about 8 a m. (Sanday excepted), and at about 4.30 p.m. (Sunday excepted).
These Steamers, carrying His Majesty's Mails, are the largest and fastest on the River. Special attention is drawn to their Superior Saloon and Cabin accommodation
SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD.
Hongkong-Macao Line.
6.6. HEUNGSHAN, 1,998 tons. Captain W. E. Clarke. Departures from Hongkong to Macao daily at about 2 p,m.
Do. from Macao to Hongkong daily at about 7.30 a.mn.
Sunday excepted.
Canton-Macao Line.
♬ B. LUNGSHAN, 219 tons, Captain T. Hamlin. This steamer leaves Canton for Macao every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at about 7.30 a.m.; and leaves Macao for Canton every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at about 7.30 a.m.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE H.K., C. AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., THE CHINA NAVIGA- TION COMPANY, LTD., AND THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD.
Canton-Wuchow Line.
8.8. NANNING, 569 tons, Captain R. D. Thomas. 8.4. SEINAM, 588 tons, Captain A. W. Dixon.
One of the above steamors leaves Canton for Wuchow every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday at about 8 a.m., and the other leaves Wuchow for Canton on the same days at about 8 a.m. Round trips take about 5 days. These vessels have Superior Cabin accommodation and are lighted throughout by electricity,
18
.
Further particulars may be obtained at the Office of the-
HONGKONG CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LD.,
18, Bank Buildings, Queen's Road Central, opposite the Hongkong Hotel.
Or of BUTTERFIELD AND SWIRE,
Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
CONNAUGHT HOUSE HOTEL
QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
A FIRST CLASS HOTEL, SITUATED NEAR THE BANKS AND PRINCIPAL OFFICES. EXCELLENT CUISINE AND WINES.
Large and Lofty Rooms Eleganily Furnished. Hydraulic Elevator. Hot and Cold Water throughout. Special Rates for Tourists.
Launch Service for Guests.
For Termy, apply to
CHEE WING & CO.,
28 & 29, LEE YUEN STREET (WEST) HONGKONG,
DEALERS IN
All Sorts of COPPER, BRASS, STEEL,
IRON WARE, &c.
STEEL GIRDERS and TEES,
THE MANAGER.
32
WILLIAM MACLEOD, D.D.S., DENTIST,
11 and 12 BEACONSFIELD ARCADE.
Hongkong, October 17, 1902.
Bell's Asbestolinea Solid Lubricant, clear and efficient-1 lb. is equal to from 2 to 4 gallons of oil.
Ball's Boiler Preservative spaodily removes existing scale and prevents corrosion- does not injure the plates.
Asbestos Packed Cocks, Stop Valves, and Gauge Columns. Steam Gauges and other engineers' requisites always in stock Lists and Prices on application
BRADLEY & CO., Managers,
Hongkong.
OFFICE, 6 Des Vœux RoaÐ, opposite King Edward Hotel entrance.
LANE CRAWFORD & C DRESS SHIRTS.
Glazed Stoneware, Drain Pipes and Fittings, Glased Paving Bricks and Tiles, Fire Bricks and Fire Clay,
MIRD CLAY WORKS-DEEP WATER BAY, HONGKONG
For further particulars, apply to
Shewan, Tomes & Co.,
GENERAL MANAGERS.
The Peak Hotel.
*
26.3
Admirably Situated-Sheltered from the North-East Monsoon and Open to the South-West Monsoon.. A COVERED GANGWAY LEADS FROM THE TRAMWAY TERMINUE
Telephone No. 29.
INTO THE HOTEL.
Town Office, 7, DUDDELL STREFI.
LINCOLN and BENNETT'S HATS 89
IN NEW FASHIONABLE SHADES.
English and American Boots and Shoes, Raglan Overcoats, Gloves, New Neckwear.
New Stock of English Saddlery
and
Stable Requisites.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
Hongkong, 14th February, 19:3
THE
HONGKONG
HOTEL.
A FIRST-CLASS ROTEL, PROVIDED WITH EVERY (COMFORT, NEWLY-RURNISHED, ROOMS. .....
2183
TWO ELEVATORS.
NEW REFRIGERATING PLANT. -
BEST QUALITY LIQUORS & PROVISIONS.
IT'S CHRONIC!
Telegraphic Address :-*PEACEFUL.?
E
COTTAM & CO. OUTFITTERS, HAVE NOW A FULL STOCK OF HOSIERY,
AND THEIR USUAL FINE "SELECTION OF
NOVELTIES FOR AUTUMN WEAR';
Alao
FOOTBALL, CRICKET AND TENNIS GEAR.
Hongkong. September 29, 1902,
WALKING AND EVENING GLOVES. 228
Cutler, Palmer & Co.,
(Wine Shippers to China since 1815),
LONDON,
Have always Stocks" of their well-known Brands with
|Hongkong. 15th July, 1901.
SIEMSSEN & CO.
THE
146"
VICTORIA DISPENSARY.
DAKİN'S. ANISEED AND LICORICE! COUGH BALSAM.
For the Relief of}]][all] 【CATARRHAL COMPLAINTS, such as COUGHS, COLDS {HOARSENESS, and SORENESS of the CHEST.. Price 50 Conts and $1,
What a curious exclamation. Mention the fall of the dollar, of slumpe, and falling markets. It's Chronic. When a thing has become chronic it represents a fixed evil. For instance, an occasional outbreak of Plague may not be 763 very reinarkable, but by degrees it becomes more or less permanent, then It's Chronic. Beyo d dispute the spreading of this foul diseas is ar tributed to rats. Your remedy at hand, and it nover need in said
It's Chronic
NEWTON'S RAT CHEESE.
JUST SO.
WATKINS, LIMITED,
APOTHECARIES HALL,
MEE CHEUNG,
HIGH-CLASS PHOTOGRAPHER.
66, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
HONGKONG.
POHOOMALL BROTHERS,
Of No. 57 and 69, Queen's Road Central,
[AVE just received and unpacked the
Developing and Printing for Amateur H following articles for Xmas Presents
ENLARGEMENTS A SPECIAL FEATURE.
2137 BRANCH
1587
KING EDWARD
CORRUGATED IRON, PIG IRON, &C., HOTEL
To be obtained froin The MUTUAL STORES INE, Grawroni&o and First Class Hotels
Suitable for
SHIPB, ENGINEERS AND Hocan: BUILDERS:
Hongkong, May 29, 1900,
190
BOVRIL is a food-beverage,
agreeable to the taste, and of
remarkable strengthening and
sustaining properties. It is an
A HIGH-CLASS PRIVATE
HOTEL.
Ladies' Afternoon Tea Rooras.
Private Bar and Billiard Rooms, Rooms Specially reserved for Cap sins of the MERCANTILE MARINE.
Hot and Cold Water througnout.
Electrically Lighted Electric Passenger Elevator to each Floor. Table D'Hote at Separate Tables. For terms, &c., apply to the
MANAGER. Hongkong, October 23, 1902.
2172
ideal nourishment in cases of PARIS MODES.
MADAME
sickness and weakness, and
HAS
when from any cause ordinary
foods are not desirable
BOVRIL
To be obtained at all STORES, CHEMISTS HOTELS, &c., throughou Hongkong, Chins
and Japan.
FLINT
"AS the honour to inform her clients
and the public that she has just
Suitable to Ladies and Gentlemen :-
Japanese and Chinese Silk, Indian Ent- HONGKONG HOTEL CORRIDOR. broideries and Cashmere Shawls,
Indian Fancy Rugs and Carpets;
THE MUTUAL STORES, 8 and 10, D'Aguilar Street. GENERAL PROVISION DEALERS,
WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, &c.
PRICES VERY REASONABLE.
GOODS GUARANTEED TO BE FRESH AND OF THE BEST QUALITY. Hongkong, January 17, 1902.
118
Ivo.y Sandalwood and Tortoiseshell Wares. Curiosities, and Fancy Goods. An Inspection is earnestly solicited. Hongkong, December 15, 1902.
2575
LE MUNYON'S
PHOTO.
Philippine Tobacco SUPPLY STORE
Trust Coy., Ltd.
HIGH GRADE MANILA CIGARS, ALWAYS IN STOCK.
ALL BRANDS.
OF THE PHILIPPINE TOBACCO TRUST COY., LTD.
REINA VICTORIA,
HIGH LIFE
PERFECTOS.
KING EDWARD VII.
CHRISTMAS (in box of 10)
CONCHAS.
SEGUNDO HABANO.
CHER001, &C, đồng đạo
MANILA PRICES.
Agentin China,
received by the French mail, a LARGE of the well-known factories La Comercial ASSORTMENT of PARISIAN MIL-
La Favorita, La Constancia, La Competi dora Gaditana, La Giralda, &c., &c. LINERY, ROBES, SILK, and KID GLOVES and PARASOLES. All novel- ties just out for the coming Spring Season. Prices and styles to suit every taste.
An early inspection invited.
7, ORMSBY TERRACE,
GRANVILLE ROAD,
KOWLOOK Hongkong, January 27, 1903, 2604
G. C. MOXON,
Victoria Buildings, Hongkong. All orders may be addressed to the SALES DEPARTMENT and GENERAL DEPOT. T. RAUCHENSTEIN & CO., (CHƯNG THÁI)
17, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong. Hongkong, December 10, 1902.
2547
'MARTIN'S INFLUENZA MIXT UK 15”
THE REMEDY FOR INFLUENZA, COLD IN THE HEAD,
HAY FEVER, AND CATARRH.
CHAMPAGNES
▪་ ▪
FROM
CHARLES HEIDSIECK,
PURVEYOR TO HIS MAJESTY KING EDWARD,
SIEMSSEN & CO.,
SOLE AGENTS FOR CHINA AND JAPAN
SPRING SEASON, 1903.
DELAINES, SERGES, VYELLAS, TWEEDS,
THIN CLOTHS, LACE ROBES in CREAM,
ECRU and BLACK EVENING SILKS, SMART THEATRE BLOUSES, LACES, RIBBONS, GLOVES, SUNSHADES, &.,
NEW SMART MILLINERY.
The DRESSMAKING and MILLINERY DEPTS. Supervised by Europeana, Strict attention given to all Coast Port orders.
FAIRALL & CO.,
Hongkong, February 14, 1903,
22, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
W. BREWER & CO.
NEW BOOKS.
No. 31 Des VŒUX À SOLDIER'S LOVE STORY, a Romance of Hongkong; and
Road.
SELF-SACRIFICE, by Giles Wheatley (Mrs R. F. Johnson Pearson's Vol., July to December, 1902 Signalling Through Space
$1.00.
·8.00
4.00,
6.75.
5.00.
Just So Stories, by Kipling
90.
4.25.
The only and complete one in The Commission of H.M.S. Terrible' 1898-1902 the ORIENT.
Hammer Plates a specialty.
British Journal Photographic Almanac, 1903 Scottish Clans and their Tartans
I handle everything, photo-Plague of the Heart, by Francia Provost.
graphically speaking
Yours ver
very truly,
C. E. LE MUNYON. Hongkong, January 9, 1903.
'GRAND PRIX #PAKIB T1000 -
The Highest Posible Award,
Joseph
Gillott's
PENS.
·Of Highest Quality, & Having Greater Durability, are Therefore.
CHEAPEST
The only Award, Chiengo, 1881.
2637
Telephone No. 75
COLONIAL EDITIONS, $1.76 EACH.
Through Shot and Flame, by J. D. Kestell;
SANDOW'S GRIP DUMBBELLS.
The Inca's Treasure, by Ernest Glanvilla,
Caldbeck, Macgregor & Co.
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. ALE AND STOUT IMPORTERS.
TEMPORARY OFFICES
16 QUEEN'S ROAD,
AT THE FOOT OF ZETLAND STREET.
ngkong, February 12, 1903,
8
Intimations.
G. FALCONER & Co.,
WATCH-MAKERS AND JEWELLERS. NEW SELECTIONS OF
DIAMOND. JEWELLERY AND ENGLISH SILVER WARE, HIGH-CLASS GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SPECTACLES. PINCE-NEZ AND EYE PRESERVES.
Intimations.
THE CHINA MAIL.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION.
THE DIVIDEND declared for the half-
Tyear ending 31st December, 1902, at
the rate of One Pound and Ten Shillings, together with a Bonus of Ten Shillings Sterling per share of $125; is Payable on
Intimations.
NOTICE TO MARINERS,
No. 165 (SPECIAL).
CHINA SEA.
and after MONDAY, the 10th day of SHANGHAI DISTRICT. February current, at the OFFICES of the CORPORATION, where SHAREHOLDERS aro
4. FALCONER & Co. are AGENTS. FOR ROSS'S FAMOUS TELESCOPES AND requested to apply for Warrants.
BINOCULARS, LORD KELVIN'S NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, ADMIRALTY CHARTS AND BOOKS.
EASTMAN'S KODAKS AND FILMS.
M.
64, QUEEN'S ROAD.
MUMEYA,
By order of the Court of Directors,
J. R. M. SMITH,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, February 14th, 1903. 313 HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
HE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
APANESE, ARTIST AND PHOTOGRAPHEET of the MEMBERS of the Association
ENLARGEMENTS ON BROMIDE PAPER
AND, FINISHED IN CRAYON.
ALL KINDS OF WORK DONE FOR AMATEURS. 51 QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
JAPAN
COALS.
MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA
(MITSUI & CO.)
will be held at the Hongkong Flotel on FRIDAY, 20th February, at 6 pm, for the purpose of passing the Accounts for 1902, electing a Committeo and Officers for 2223 1903, and to consider a proposal to Amal. gamate with the Army Rifle Association. Members are earnestly requested to attend
M. S. NORTHCOTE,
Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, February 6, 1903.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.
HEAD OFFICE :-43, SAKAMOTO-CHO, TOKYO. LONDON BRANCH :-34, LIME STREET, E.C. HONGKONG BRANCH-PRINCE'S BUILDINGS, Ice House STREET, FIRST FLOO8.
OTHER BRANCHES :
Bew York, San Francisco, Hamburg, Bombay, Singapore, Sourabaya, Manila, Amoy, Shanghai, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchiwang, Port Arthur, Seoul, Chemulpo, Yokohama, Yokosuka, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Maidzuru, Kure, Shimonoseki, Moji, Waka matau, Karateu, Nagasaki, Kuchinotsu. Sasebo, Maidzuru, Miike Hakodate Taipeh, &c.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
263
ORDINARY YEARLY MEET-
TING of SHAREHOLDERS will be
on
held in the OFFICES of the COMPANY. Queon's Buildings, Now Praya, MONDAY, the 23rd February, 1903, at 12 o'clock Noon, for the purpose of receiv ing the Report of the Directors and the Statement of Accounts December, 1912.
to the 31st
..
The TRANSFER Books of the Company will be CLOSED from the 9th to the 23rd February (both days inclusive).
By order of the Board of Directora,
GEO. A. CALDWELL,
Acting Secretary. Hongkong, February 3, 1903.
240
Intimations.
THE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1938.
"ANGLO-AMERICAN"
行洋
STORES. 樂保
ANGLO-CHINESE TREATY OF
COMMERCE,
The following article is taken from the Sta is of 27th December last
We have received a little pamphlet by Mr Edward S. Little, which on the title- pago is styled A Protest against Ratifica- tion of the New Commercial Treaty,' and we are bound to say that Mr Little
for a modification of the treaty in several respects. Hitherto the utmost that could bo charged upon foreign goods imported into China was 74 per cent.; that is to por cout, and a surtax of
New Channel over Wooung Hongkong, No. 1 & 3, Wellington St. produces a very, strong argument indeed
Outer Bar.
TOTICE is hereby given that a new NOTIC she opened over the Woo- sung Outer Bar, with a lonst depth of 12 4" in it at Low Water of Spring Tides, i.e., with one foot more water than in the old channel.
To use the new channel entering Woo. sung, pass the Outer Bar Lightboat at a
distance of 14 cables on the starboard
is
Kowloon, No. 64, Elgin Road.
HIGH-CLASS PROVISION DEALERS.
SUPPLIES
FRESH
MONTHLY.
a duty of 5
24 per cent. It was pleaded, however, by the Chinese and their advocates that, owing
to the fall in silver, the 5 per cent, duty had really been out down to one-half the
necessary to avoid being swept on to the SPECIAL CARE TAKEN TO GIVE SATISFAC-amount, and that China therefore did not TION BOTH TO RESIDENT and COAST
hand and steer for the Fort Buoy, Caro lightboat by the flood tide, which in its neighbourhood runa athwart the channel.
Until the 28th instant, the Outer Bar Signals will continue to indicate the depth of water in the old channel and the colour ed sectors of Woosung Light will remain as before.
On and after the 1st March, the Outer Bar Signals will indicate the depth of water in the new channel.
W. FERD. TYLER,
Acting Coast Inspector.
Imperial Maritime Customs,
Coast Inspector's Office,
Shanghai, 12th February, 1903.
NOTICE TO MARINERS,
No. 156 (SPECIAL),
CHINA
SEA.
333
SHANGHAI DISTRICT.
Precautions to be taken in crossing the Woosung Outer Bar.
Telegraphic Address: 'MITSUI' (A.B.C. and A 1 Codes.) CONTRACTORS OF COAL to the Imperial Japanese Navy and Arsenals and the State Railways; Principal Railway Companies and Industrial Works; Home and Foreign Mail and Freight Steamers. SOLE PROPRIETORS of the Famous Miike, Tagawa, Yamano, and Ida Coal Mines. COLE AGENTS for Hokoku, Hondo, Kanada, Kishima, Mameda, Mannoura,
Onoura, Utsuji, Sasahara, Tsubakuro, Yoshinotani, Yoshio, Yunokibara, nd other HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO given that until the 1st March next, i.e.,
Coals.
N. INUZUKA, Manager, Hongk ng.
Jongkong, November 22, 1902.
1119
FATTLE
SEATTLE
TER
BEER
Į
A healthy child is naturally full of life. His mother will tell you
Rainier Beer
did her a lot of good It's pure ingredients It's perfect brewing when used in moderation all tend to build up the system.
Better try it yourself SEATTLE BREWING &MALTING CO.
SEATTLE, WASH PHONE RAINIER 30
Per Case / dozen Pints.......... (Special terms to large buyers) i or dozen Quarts,
}$18.00
A. S. WATSON & Co., Ltd.,
Sole Agents for HONGKONG, CHINA AND MANILA.
DINNEFORD'S
The Universal Remedy for Acidity of the Stomach, Headache, Heartburn, Indigestion, Sour Eructations, Bilious
DINNEFORDS
Affections.
The Physician's Cure for Gout, Rheumatic Gout
and Gravel.
Safest and most Gentle Medicine for Infants, Children, Delicate Females, and the Sickness of Pregnancy.
MAGNESIA MAGNESIA
A PERFECT BEVERAGE.
Preferred by Connoisseurs for its high quality and dalidous natural flavor.
van
Houten's
Cocoa&
Rich in nourishing and stimulating properties, it builds up and invigorates the system.
Best & Goes Farthest.
THE
STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED.
NEXTRAORDINARY
OTICE is hereby given that an GENERAL MEETING of the HONGKONG, CAN- TON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED, will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICES in Bank Buildings, Victoria, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 24th February, 1903, at 11 o'clock a.m., when the subjoined Resolution which was passed at the Extraordinary General Mect- ing of the Company held on the 7th February, 1903, will be submitted for confirmation as a Special Resolution.
That the Articles of Association be altered in manner following:-
(a.) In Article (79) the word 'nine
shall be substituted for the word 'seven.'
(.) In Article (88) the words 'nine thousand shall be substituted for the words 'seven thousand.'
By Order of the Board of Directors,
T. ARNOLD,
Secretary. Hongkong, 7th February, 1903.
272
REFERRING to Notice to Mariners,
No. (Special),-Notice is horeby during the period that both channels over the Woosung Outer Bar are in use, it is recommended that the following Rules bo observed in order to facilitate traffic and avoid accident.
1.-Vessels, approaching the Outer Bar, whose draft admits of their crossing by the old channels, should not use the new channel, but leave it free for largor vessels. 2.-Vessels intending to use the now channel should, when approaching it, hoist 'V' of the International Code of Signals at the fore. 3.-No vessel should use the new
channel at night time.
W. FERD. TYLER,
Acting Coast Inspector.
Imperial Maritime Customs,
Coast Inspector's Office,
Shanghai, 12th Feb., 1903.
NOTICE TO MARINERS,
No. 157 (SPECIAL).
CHINA SEA.
334
HONGKONG FIRE IN-URANCE CO., SHANGHAI DISTRICT.
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE THIRTY-FOURTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of SHARE. HOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the OFFICES of the COMPANY Pedder's Street, on MONDAY, the 2nd day of March, 1903, at 12 o'clock Noon, to receive a Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1902, and the Report of the General Managers, and to elect a Consult ing Committee and Auditora.
Alterations in Aïds to Nuvigation at the Woosung Outer Bar.
EFERRING, to Notice to Mariners,
RNo. 155 (Special), Notice is hereby
given that on or about the 1st March next the following changes in Aids to Naviga- tion near the Woosung Outer Bar will be effected.
OUTER
PORT CUSTOMERS.
Price List will be forwarded on Application.
DOOLITTLE & POLLOCK,
OWLOON,
To Let.
TO LET.
the Ferry, UN-
K FURNISHED ROOM; Immo-
diate Possession.
Apply 'R. P.
'CHINA MAIL' Office. Hongkong, Fobruary 17, 1903. 332
TO LET.
HOUSES TO SUIT ALL REQUIREMENTS.
FURNISHED HOUSE OR inson
Road (near Glenealy) 4 ROOMS. No. 6 REDNAXELA TERRACE. SEVERAL newly-built HOUSES at MORBISON HILL GAP. Cheap EURO
PEAN FLATS in Wanchai Road.
The Undersigned will be glad to under- take the letting, etc., of Houses for Owners of Property.
S. A. SETH, DAIRY FARM Co., Hongkong, February 18, 1903.
TO LET
ONE
Proprietors.
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
!
KE NEW EDISON Intest No.
Oscillating Mumeograph, with
ceaories..
Apply to
Auctions
PUBLIC AUCTION.
receive what it was contracted she should receive. Our Government has accepted thin view of the слев, And haa agreed to
a duty of 10 per cent... instead of the old 5 per cent,, nt the samo time retaining the old surtax of 21 per cent., making the maximum hence- forward chargeable 12 per cent., against 74 per cont. "s formerly. The Govern ment, it will be noticed, argues that
practically the provisions of the Treaty of Tientsin are being carried out, for that the new 10 per cont. duty will not be greater in Ac-reality than the 5 per cent. duty contemplat.
71,
THE Undersigned have received instruc- tions from Captain G. C. ANDERSON to Sell by Public Auction,
on
FRIDAY,
the 20th February, 1903, at 2.30 p.m., at *EILANDONAN,' Mount Kellot, The Peak, THE WHOLE OF HIS
207 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
ed in the old treaty. There is, no doubt, THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. some force in the argument, but the pro Hongkong, February 4, 1903. 246 bability is that the Government would never have negotiated a new treaty on this basis if it had not allowed itself to join with the other Powers in imposing an exorbitant in. ̈demnity upon China. With one hand the Government has imposed burdens upon China which she finds it almost impossible to bear, and with the other it is attempting to enable the Chinese Government to fulfil its obligations at the expense of the foreign and the Chinese trading communities. The position is absurd and self-contradictory,.. and it is due solely to the weakness and
ourselves, wo are opposed altogether to war want of foresight of our Government. For
Comprising :-
indemnities. They are reactionary and out ROSEWOOD WHATNOT, TEAKWOOD, of date, nd they punish the innocent, not TABLES, OVERMANTLE, DOUBLE IRON and (OS. 10, 12 and 14, LEIGHTON HILL BRASS BEDSTEAD, WASHSTANDS, LAMPS, the guilty. But this particular indemnity WRITING TABLE and BOOKCASE, RATTAN sins in several exceptional ways. It is too For Particulars, please apply to
FURNITURE, GLASSWARE, COOKING STOVE, heavy for China. No doubt, if the whole PLANTS and PALMS in POTB, &c., &c.
administration of China had been improv TERMS :-As usual
od the country would easily have been able to pay the sum demanded. But the ad 306 | ministration has not been improved, and so the ability of Chius to fulfil her contracts has not been increased. In the second pl-co, China has been required to pay the indemnity in gold, while the only money available in China is silver. Therefore the weight of the obligation has been enormous- ly increased. The Government recognises this, and it endeavours to make up to some extent for what it has done to China by
China. Not a promising way, it will be increasing the cost of all European goods in
[admitted, for promoting that trade which the Government is always declaring it alone
NO ROAD.
MR LI PAK,
Care of Compradoro, NIPPON YUSen Kaisha,
2612
1st Floor No. 1, Prince's Buildings, Chater Road. Hongkong, December 5, 1902.
TO LET.
NURNISHED, for nine Months from F MAY next, Tarawera," Upper Richmond Road, SIX LARGE ROOMED BUNGALOW, with Tonnis Court.
Apply to
A.H.S., LANE, CRAWFORD & CO. 274 Hongkong, February 9, 1903.
TO LET.
TWO SPACIOUS GODOWNS-Nos. 95
and 96, PRAYA EAST- TWO ROOMS above NEW VICTORIA HOTEL.
Apply to
H. N. MODY.
Victoria Buildings. Hongkong, December 2, 1902. 2483
TO LET.
at
ODOWNS Javed with granite BARGWANCIAL, with FIER, suitable for
THE WOOSUNG LIGHT-BOAT will be shifted so as to mark the Southern side of the outer en-
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Comtrance to the now channel. pany will be CLOSED from the 16th February, to tho 2nd March, both days inclusive.
CAUTION: When this change has been
Storage of Cosl or any other mer- chandise.
Apply to
255 QUEEN'S ROAD.
2528 Hongkong, December 8, 1902.
lished, vessels should exer- TO LET, AT WANCHAI GAP ROAD.
made and until directions
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO..
General Managers, Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ld. Hongkong, February 9, 1903.
for crussing under the now
conditions have been pub-
cise special caution in this
275
neighbourhood. The pro-
sent best crossing by the
3.
LARGE AIRY Room, with Kitchen, Bath-house and Gas Laid,
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE
THE THIRTY-FOURTH ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be held at the COM- PANY'S OFFICES, No. 3, Queen's Road Central, Victeria, on THURSDAY, the 5th March, at 11.30 A.M., for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Directors for the year ending 31st December, 1902.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com pany will be CLOSED from the 19th instant to the 5th proximo, both days inclusive.
By Order,
7
GEO. L. TOMLIN, Sec etury. Hongkong, February 6, 1903,
THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY
THERAPION
MARK.
This successful and highly popular remedy, as employed in the Continental Hospitals by Ricord, Rostan, Jebert, Velpeau, and others, combines all the desiderata to be sought in a modicine of the kind and surpasses everything hitherto employed,
THERAPION NO. 1
new channel as given in TOP FLAT of SEAVIEW, containing
Notice to Mariners, No. 155 (Special) is with the Fort Buoy bearing S. 81° W. magnetic. WOO-UNG LIGHT. The red and green sectors of this Light will be discon- tinued, and it will show a fixed white light over entire are of its illumination.
THE WOUSUNG SPIT BUOY will be discontinued.
W. FERD TYLER,
Possession from 1st March, 1903. Apply to
F. G. ALLEN. Hongkong, January 26, 1903:
TO LET, FURNISHED.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, February 17, 1903,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Suy
HE Undersigned have received instruc- Ttions Mr DAVID WOOD, to Sell by Public Auction,
Con
SATURDAY,
the 21st February, 1903, at 2.30 p.m.. at No. 5 Stewart Terrace, The Peak, THE WHOLE OF HIS HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE, Comprising
DOUBLE and SINGLE IRON and Brass BEDSTEADS, TEAKWOOD TABLES, OVER-has in view, MANTELS, SIDEBOARDS, WARDROBES, WASH- But this is not all. The avowed object of STANDS, LAMPS, CHEST of DRAWE 8, the treaty is to open up the whole of China DRAWING ROOM SUITE, WRITING TABLES, to foreigners in the future, and to abolish BOOKCASES, RATTAN FURNITURE, GLASS likin or internal taxes upon goods when WARE, CUTLERY COOKING and DRYING in transit. So far as China is opened up STOVES, PLANTS and PALMS, in Pors, etc., to foreigners the treaty is advantageous,
And
·ONE CHUBB'S IRON SAFE. Catalogues will be issued. TERMS:-As usual,
etc.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
Hongkong, February 18, 1903,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
322
THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK. COMPANY, LIMITED,
TH
SINGAPORE.
TO CONTRACTORS.
THE Tanjong Pagar Dock Company, -Limited. Singapore is prepared to receive TENDERS for the CONSTRUO- TION or COMPLETION of a new GRAV-
THE Undersigned has received instruc- ING DOCK, at Keppel Harbour in
by Public Auction,
оп
SATURDAY,
the 21st February, 1903, at 2.30 p.m., at his Sales Rooms, Queen's Road,"
A quantity of LACES and EMBROIDERIES, 182 SILKS, BLOUSES and SHIRTS, CHILDREN'S CLOAKS, BOOTS and SHOTS, LADIES' DRESS -MATERIALS, VELVETS, CHEFFon Ruffels and HATS, GENT'S, SUIT LENGTHS, SING LETS. UNDERSHIRTS, TIES, SCARFS, SOCKS,' at and FELT HATS, ETC., ETC., ETC.
V. I. REMEDIOS,
Auctioneer. TERMS OF SALE -As Customary. Hongkong, Februay 17, 1903,
Fing Coast Inspector. A MOUNE-ROOMED HOUSE at
Imperial Maritime Customs,
Coast Inspector's Office,
Shanghai, 12th February, 1903.
WHY COUGH? 259 WHY COUGH? WHY COUGHT
in a remarkably short time, often a few days only.... removes all discharges from the urinary organs, superseding injections, the use of which does irre- parable harm by laying the foundation of stricture » and ofier serious diseases.
THERAPION NË 2
for impurity of the blood, scurvy, pimples, spots, blotches, pains and swelling of the joints, secon- dary symptoms, gout, rheumatism, and all diseases for which it has been too much a fashion, to em- ploy mercury, sarsaparilla, &c., to the destruction of sufferers' teeth and ruin of health. This pre- paration purifies the whole system through the blood, and thoroughly eliminates every poisonous matter from the body.
THERAPION No. 3 for nervous exhaustion, impaired vitality, sleepless Dess, and all the distressing consequences of early error, excess, residance in hot, unhealthy climates, Bc... It possesses surprising power in restoring strength and vigour to the debilitated.
Tis sold by alt
THERAPION the principal
Chemists and Merchants throughout the World.. Price in England 2/9 à 4/6. In ordering, state, which of the three numbers is required, and observe. above Trade Mark, which is a fac-simile of word *THEBAMON as it appears on British Government Stamp (in white letters on a red ground) affixed to every package by order of His Majesty's Hon. Commissioners, and without which it is a forgery. Sold by AS. WATSON & Co., Limited,
Hongkong, China and Manila
335
There is absolutely no remedy so speedy and effectual. One Lozenge alone given relief, Simple, but sure in action, they can be takan
by the most delicate.
KEATING'S LOZENGES KEATING'S LOZENGES KEATING'S LOZENGES KRATING'S LOZENGES
you cannot sleep for coughing, ene KEATING's Lozason will get you right. They at once check the cough and remove An enormous sale all over the world during the past 50 years proves their
great value
the cause
GIVE INSTANT RELIEF.
[【GIVE INSTANT RELIEF. GIVE INSTANT RELIEF.
KRATIKO'S COUGH Lozzkaza, the unrivalled remedy for COUGHS, HOARSENESS and THROAT TROUBLES, are sold eyerywhere in bottles by all chemists.
"THE BACK DOOR.
THE Series of Articles entitled "THE BACK - DOOR, which appeared
in the China Mail, have been reprinted, and may be obeaned in Pamphlet Form.
Patc
$1.
APRIL till 31st OCTOBER.
Apply to
'X. Y. Z.,' Care of
'OFFICE. CHINA MAIL' ( Hongkong, January 27, 1903.
TO LEA
HOUSES in LEIGHTON BILL ROAD,
195
THE RETREAT, MOUNT KELLEFT. FLATS IN MOBETON TERRACE, CAUSEWAY- BAY, FACING THE POLO GROUND.
GODOWNS at BOWRINGTON East).
4
No. 1 RIFON TERRACE.
Apply to
(Praya
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD. Hongkong, January 27, 1903,
TO LET.
194
NEW THREE STOREY HOUSES, Caine Road, (Opposite Sir Paul Chater's Residence), and TWO HOUSES in Barrow Terrace, Kowloon.
Apply to
SAM WANG & CO., LD.,
81, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, January 30, 1903. 204
TO LET.
No.1 STEWART TERRACE, THE
PEAK.
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST
MENT & AGENCY CO., LTD. Hongkong, February 3, 1903.
235
236
[ONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAM-
HWAYS COMPANY, LIMITED
TIME TABLE.
7.30a.m. to 8,00 a.m...Every 18 minutes. 8.00a.m. to 8.30 ....vy 15 minutes. 8.30a.m. to 9.30 a.m...Every 10 minutes. 9.30 a.m. to 11.00a.m...Brary 15 minutes. 11.30a.m. to 12.45 p.m...Evdry 15 minutas, 12.45 p.m. to 1.15 p. M... Every 10 minutes. 1.15 p.m. to 1.45 p.m......hay 15 minutes. 145 p.m. to 2.15 p.m...Every 10 minutes. 2.15 p.m. to 3.00 p.m...Every 15 minutes. 3.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m...very 15 minutes. 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m...Every 10 minutes. 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m...Every 15 minutes
-NIGHT CARS.
8.45 p.m. and 9 p.m., 9.45 p.m. to 11.15 p.m. every half hour, SUNDAYE.
8.00 am, to 8.30 a.m...Every 15 minutes. 8.30 s.m. to 9.30a.m. Every 30 minutes, 9.30a.m. to 10.30a.m...Every 15 minutes.. 10.30 a.m. to 11.00a.m...Every 10 minutes. 12.00 Noon to 1.00 p.m...Every 10 minutes. 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m...Every 15 minutes. 5.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m...Every 10 minutes. 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m...Every 15 minutės. 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m...Every 10 minutes.
NIGHT CARS on Week Days.
“BATÕEDAYESALAN
Extra cars at 11.30 and 11.45 p.m. SPECIAL CARS by Arrangement at the Company's Office, $8 and 40, Que as Road Central.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers,
1061 Hongkong. Deoammber 17, 1991.
39
"
Singapore, of the following dimensions, viz.:-
Length
400 feet. Width at entrance, at sill level, 56 Depth on sill below H.W.0.8,T. 20. as shown in the drawings and described in the specification. Specifications and plans of the proposed Dock, may be seen at the Offices of the Company in Singapore.
The Company does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender,
Tenders shall be for a gest payable in Singapore, in Singapore currency.
Sealed tenders addressed to the under- signed, will be received up to the 28th day of February, 1903.
By order of the Directors,
W. C. NIVEN,
Secretary,
The Tanjong Pagar Dock Company, Limited,
Singapore, November 21, 1902
2515
GRIMAULT'S SYRUPS
HYPO-PHOSPHITE of LIME
FOR DISEASES OF THE CHEST
All suffering from Catarrh, - Coli- sumption, Obstinate Coughs or Colds and those affected with diseases of the Chest, Lungs and Bronchial Tubes, should take
GRIMAULT'S SYRUP@JHYPO-PHOSPHITE LINE Prescribed by the leading medical autho- rities in all cometries for the last twenty- five years with the greatest success, It continues to retain he reputation where all other medbornes have failed.
Grimault's Syrup immediately arrests of Mount Nights- weats and we Appetite improves ra- pidly a fact soon demonstrated by an in- crease of weight and benthy appearance. huyo hapa ros colour, and is sold in flat oval botiles. Beware of Imitations GRIMÅDET
elf Chemists.
For Fals AEW
“de Co., Chen! $65
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1908.
are
and if all kinds of internal taxes upon goods in transit had been got rid of, the treaty would be still more beneficial. But, as a matter of fact, while likin is abolished in name, a number of internal taxes are retained, or rather, it would be more correct to say, are created for the future and, furthermore, the native Custom- houses
considerable retained in numbers. Mr Little, in fact, asserts that ́ the list of native Custom-houses · given in the treaty is totally incorrect-that only the principal Custom-houses are included in it, and that the number of subordinate onos is very much larger. Moreover, he alleges that the native Custom-housea practise the samo system of extortion that was usual with the collectors of likin. And ho makes this charge on the strength of his Own knowledge. True. the native Custom-houseS STO to be under the supervision of a member or members of the Maritime Customs Department; but it is obvious that a few members cannot supervise native Custom-houses scattered all Over the ChinesU Eni. pire. Wo have said that several internal transit dues are retained, and we shall in-
Though the cost of making finest toilet soaps has nearly dou- bled, the retail price, in- gredients, and superior quality of Vinolia Soap remain unchanged. For the complexion.
COMPANY, LIMITED.
ELECTAN LIGHT PLANTS NOW IN OPERATION IN CANTON AND
KOWLOON.
THE CHINA MAIL.
stance a few cited by Me Little. The fifth THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER paragraph of the treaty provides that native produce in transit shall, on arrival at the first Custom-house after leaving the place of production, pay duty, The ninth paragraph levies a tax hitherto unknown in China-upon junks, boats, or carts. And yet the amount of the tax is not specified. It is only arranged that it inust be reasonable! Then there is another new tax, which in English is called the consumption tex. The amount that may be levied is not specified. It is not arranged whether the rato is to be uniform all over the
pire, or whether cach province may impose a special rate. We need not go 245 farther into details, referring our readers
to the little pamphlet itself. We hope
that the matter will be strongly urged
INCANDESCENT LAMPS, ARC LAMPS and NERNST LAMPS SUPPLIED.
ESTIMATES MADE FOR ALL KINDS OF ELECTRICAL WORK AND SUPPLIES.
Apply to-- THE MANAGER OF WORKS AT HUNGROM;
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managers.
OR
upon the Government by the Chambers THREE CASTLES CIGARETTES
of Commerce and all engaged in the
Chinese trade, and that the defects
pointed out by Mr Little will be remedied.
The treaty in its main objects, no doubt,
is beneficial, but it has not been sufficiently
thought out, and clearly it does not attain
Dentistry.
DENTISTRY.
SUI SANG, Lately Practising with Dr. I. SAKATA DENTIST.
Connaught Road, near Blake Pier. Hongkong, December 3, 1902,
I EN
TERMS VERY MODERATE. Consultation Free, Hongkong, April 24, 1900
TSU FAN,
DENTIST.
PRICE MODERATE-CONSULTATION FREE. FAM
Next to the Hongkong Dispensary,
50 Queen's Road, Central..
Hongkong, November 26, 1902. 2427 Goliath
Handy
Hart
Mr. CHADWICK KEW, Humber
His Britanic Majesty's Ships on the China Station.
gunboat, Ist cinsa gunboat, 1st class
Orplain.
Comdr. Seymour E. Erskino
Name.
Liss
Tor. Guna. | I.H.P.
Lust repo ted at.
€28
TING,
Alacrity **Albion
despatch-vessel
1700
3000
Singapore
Surgeon Dentist,
No. 14, D'AGUILAR STREET,
Algerino
battleship, let class Bloop
12,950
16 13,500
Captain T. H. M. Jerram
Amoy
1050
8
1400
Commander R. Nugent
Hongkong
Amphitrite
craiser, 1st class
$11,000
16 18,000
Capt. Charles Windham, C.V.O.]
Hongkong
Argonaut
cruiser, 1st class
Blenheim
cruiser, 1st class
[11,000 9000
18 18,000
Captain George H. Cherry
Hongkong
12
Bramble
710
6
13,000 1300
Captain F. G. Stopford
Shanghai
Lieut.-Com. F. M. Leake
Hankow
628 Britomart
710
6
1300
Lieut.-Comdr. T. D. Pratt
Hongkong
Cressy
cruiser, 1st class
12,000
14 21,000
Captain Henry M. Tudor “
Amoy
Cherub
water tank and tug
390
300
Hongkong
Eclipse
cruiser, 2nd class
5600
11
9600
Captain Robert H. S. Stokea
Amoy
Esk
g-bt. 3rd class coast defence
369
3
200
Espiègle
sloop
1070
10
1400
Comdr. Ernest Barton
Shanghai
torpedo boat destroyer
360
6700
Shanghai
Fearless Firebrand *Glory
cruiser. 3rd class
1580
12
3200
Comdr. John J. Graham
Hongkong
gunboat, 2nd class
455
4
360
In Reservo
Hongkong
battleship, 1st class
12,950
16
13,500
Captain W. A. Carter
Singapore
battleship, 1st class
|12,960
16
13,500
Capt. F. H. Heudersou, C.M.G.
torpedo boat destroyer
270
4000
Lieut.-Com. G. O. Hardy
Weihaiwel
Hongkong
torpedo boat destroyer
275
B
4000
Shanghai
storeship
1840
800
Comdr. J.'D. Daintree
Hongkong
Janus Kinsha
torpedo boat destroyer
280
6 7:3900
Fleet Reserve
Hongkong
river gunboat
Lt. Comdr. G. B. Powell
Yangtse-Kiang
Moorhen
river gunboat
180
*800
Mutine
Bloop
980
10
1400
Canton Hongkong
Ocean
battleship, 1st class
12,950
16
13,500
Hongkong
Otter
torpedo bost destroyer
350
6
6390
Shangha
585
Phoenix
sloop
1015
*
1400
Amoy
Pique
cruiser, 2nd class
3600
8
7000
Rambler
Survoying-vessel
836
8
650
Capt. Harry C. Reynolds Captain Morris H. Smyth
Hongkong
Hongkong
Rinaldo Robin Rosatio
sloop
980
10
1400
Como. D, St. A. Wake
Hongkong
river gunboat
85
2
240
Lt.
Canton
sloop
980
1400
Comdr. C. A. W. Hamilton
Shanghai
river gunboat
85
240
Lieut.-Com. Murray Lockhart
Hongkong
river gunboat
85
240
Lt.-Comdr. Worsley
Shanghai
torpedo boat destroyer
260
6300
Fleet Reserve
Hongko g
cruiser, 2nd class
5600
11.
9600
Captain Lewis Bayly
Singapore
Tamar
receiving ship
4650
Commodore Robinson
Hongkong
Teal
river gunboat
180
800
Lt.-Comdr. R. W. Dalgety
Shanghai
Tweed
coast defence gunboat
383
3
200
Lieut. Forbes
Woosung
Vestal
sloop
960
10
1400
Cumdr. S. t. John Farquhar
Hongkong
Waterwitch Whiting Woodcock Woodlark
surveying ship -
620
450
Lt.-Comdr. Ernest C. Hardy
Elongkono
torpedo boat destroyer
360
6
6900
Lt.-Com. C. Mackenzie, D.8.0,
Shanghal
river gunboat
150
550
river gunboat
160
560
Lieut.-Com. Hugh Somervilla Lieut. Com Chilcott
Hankow
Shanghs.
DENTAL SURGEON,
S QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
OFFICE HOURS: 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. Hongkong, March 18, 1902.
Hotels.
Pelham House, Sandpiper
805
in Patent Air Tight Tins.
the sims set before him by the British CAPSTAN TOBACCO
negotiator.
DUR
URING the past 36 years 500,000 tons of Conl have been burnt in madu- facturing LEMCO to fill the little earthen- ware Pots known everywhere. Lemco is the genuine Liebig Company's Extract.
MINERAL
in Patent Air Tight Tins, Three Strengths,
FAMILY HOTEL,
Snipe Taku
WYNDHAM STREET. Talbot
M MOORE,
Proprietoress.
THE WAVERLEY HOTEL,
ICE HOUSE STREET, HONGKONG. A First-Class Privato Family Hotel.
TTANDSOMELY FURNISHED and
H Exceedingly Spacious Rooms.
Mild, Medium and Full, LIES by the DAY or MONTH.
These Brands are always reliable. Tobaco in fine condition in all
ASSAYS & ANALYSES. CLIMATES.
THE YANGTHE VALLEY COMPANY, LTD.,
THE
having its own well-equipped Labor- atory, is prepared, in order to assist in the Mineral Development of China, todo Assay work of all descriptions, Quantitative Analyses, and to classify minerals for Mine owners and others.
Mines as well as Minerals of Economic value purchased and consultations arranged
by appointment.
Terms moderate.
Address:-THE LABORATORY,
Cable Address,
5th October, 1901.
49, Szechuen Road,
'YANGUERES,' Shanghai.
1726
Kinghorn & Macdonald,
Consulting Mechanical Engineers"
and Surveyors,
CONTRACTORS FOR THE SUPPLY OF
KINDS OF MACHINERY AND APPLIANCES.
103 MAKING.
FESSRS. KINGHORN
Με
ALL
AND MAC-
DONALD having been appointe SOLE AGENTS for Messrs. J. and E. HALL'S
PATENT REFRIGERATING MACHINERY, Bre prepared to supply Estimates, Plans and Specifications for all sizes of Machines.
Office: No. 13 BEACONSFIELD ARCADE—
(ground floor).
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THE CURRENCY QUESTION.
MEETING OF THE CHAMBER
' OF COMMERCE.
Arguments in Favour of a
Gold Standard.
This afternoon, a special meeting of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce was held on the requisition of certain mem- bors to discuss the currency question. The Hon. C. S. Sharp (Chairman) presided, and there was a large attendance of mem- bers.
position has been
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geed l hayo been given to nedelstand that most of the Commities themselves possess an open mind upon the “ubject, and will be glad to hear members' views on this very Important question.
THE POSITION."
THE TRANSIT TRADE.
Transfer Books of The Chins Fire In. currency of a country or Colony. standard in Hongkong, and only a hazy there were no reasons on their part for general statements, unsupported by reason goods coming here from Canton for
date to the 5th March, inclusive. Goods per Kamakura Maru not cleared
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combination or merely an intangible | prejudicial to local interests. law of nature-that rules the exchange examination of the facts will confirm between gold and silver-using countries, the members of the Chamber in the it is obvious to the meanest intellect course they decided to follow, and we 5 p.m.-Meoting of Members of Hong. that the instability of exchange is not have no doubt whatever that the enquiry kong Rifle Association at the Hong-stimulative of sound trade but rather following upon their action this after kong Hotel.
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noon will hasten the adoption of a stable currency in Hongkong. The thanks of the community are due to the members who signed the requisition for the special meeting, and to Messrs Osborne, Playfair, Wilcox and Michael for putting the subject matter so clearly and convincingly before to-day's meet
the reverse. Even the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce (Hon. C. S. Sharp), in the carefully-prepared speech he delivered at the Committee meeting on the 23rd December last, was con- strained to admit by implication that the trading community of the Colony had to face a crisis; but he arrived at a decision in favour of 'masterly in- ing. activity by a process of reasoning far from convincing to those who approach the currency question untrammelled by
1
TELEGRAMS.
THE INTERESTS OF TRADE..
that
labourer looks at, but the purchasing power of that chin, and I contend that if a penny financial institutions in the silver
piece in Hongkong will purchase the same market. The adoption of a sterling
quantity of rice as a 10 cent piece in Can- ton, the Hongkong coolie will accept in currency or a gold standard will no
payment for his labour 3 penny pieces The where the Canton coolie accepts 30 cents. more drive' vessels away from Hong-
The position briefly is this. Committee of the Chamber are, for Furthermore, I believe the Hongkong kong or restrict the trade of the port
various reasons, opposed to any change, coolie, whatever our currency be, will con- but those ressons have so far been offered tinue to accept the coins of the mainland 14.0) HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1903. than it will affect the solar system. No country that has adopted the gold
only in terms of generality; they have just as he does now copper cash and the never been epunciated with precision, they silver pieces of Kwang-tung, Fokien, and 9.00 It has taken the commercial community standard in the past has had reason to
have never been defined in detail. On the Ha-poh, so if that he true it is a further other hand, there are a number of men argument that gold standard will not of Hongkong a considerable time to regret the change.
hope of saving the remnants of their capital,
Concarning that part of our trade which- 22.00 screw its courage to the sticking point, silver-using country to-day that does not
with large interests at stake, who, in the affect the price of labour.
these contending parties are probably the comprises goods on their way to and from 20.60 but,taking into consideration the encrva-regret lost opportunities of putting the
aro most auxious for reform, whilst between largest number of all, those who have made China, and which is by far the most im 13.50 ting influence of those who sit in the seats currency on a sterling basis? If the bu-
up their minds neither one way nor the portant section, viz., the import and store The Chairman said-We have called you other, awaiting further light upon the sub-age of goods pending their distribution of the mighty in this small Colony, it siness men of Hongkong could have fore-
much for the independence of seen twenty, or even ten, years ago the together on this occasion in conformity isot. But one and all admit (no one can through surrounding districts; and the 9.501 thought and action of those who spoke terrible shrinkage in capital due to the winition Bunce, and in response to a re hielp admitting) that a great loss has taken transhipment of goods from Canton into quisition sent in by fivo. members that place in the uhrinkage of capital and invest areanors which cannot go to Canton for at the Currency meeting this afternoon depreciation of silver, would they have Meeting be held for the purpose of con- menta, and that the dollar to-day is worth them, first take imports destined for con- gold standard? It sidering the question of local currency. only one-half of what it was ten years ago, sumption in China. We are told they will no longer be purchased in Hongkong, and I propose, first of all, to make a few remarks, Those who agitate or reform hold that an that they should have disregarded the hesitated to adopt a 16.00 timorous indecision and avowed help is scarcely imaginable that they would; and then to call upon the requisitioning unstable currency restricts and hampers that the Hongkong merchant, the indent lessness of the Committee of the Cham- and it is only the fact that Government inom beri, tot kop ether thember who trade, and that a depreciated dollar means agent, the Banks, and overyone concerned tony desire to take part in the discussion, increased expenditure, shrunken capital will have to conduct the trade in Canton. ber of Commerce, rallied the members servants are drawing exchange compen- to address the meeting. I will preface the and reduced savings. On the other hand, Why. I ask? How will the Chiusmen of that somewhat invertebrate body, and sation and that several important local rambut, that to make by stating to there are those who contond that a de- henefit by purchasing in Canton Chiusmen members that as a Committee we have not precinted dollar stimulates exports, that Hongkong? Will ho get the goods firms the salaries of their employés had the smallest desire or intention to silaries rise in sympathy with increased cheaper? In either case, the gold value has to be paid, and therefore the silver. shelve the subject or to stifle discussion of expenditure, that larger dividends com 20.00 persuaded them to make a 21.00 application to the Government for help on the sterling basis that prevents ait by the Chamber as a whole, as uns ben pensate for reduced capital and, in fact, price will vary as much in Uanton to-inor- row as it does in Hongkong to-day. On 21.00 to readjust the currency of the Colony
alleged against us in some quarters. The that everything is adjusted in-course of
follows. The time. Each man naturally regards the the other hand, there are excellent reasons and save themselves from ruin before
Committee duly considered the question, matter from his own particular standpoint, why this trade should continue to be con- it is too late. If ever the old adage of
and have circulated for the information of his personal interests mould his views and ducted here, the principal one being that the Members the opinions formed by them. to some extent taint his judgment, and, Hongkong is a natural centre of distribu- God helps those who help themselves'
As would be seen from these, they were therefore, in discussing this complicated tion and Canton is not, and merchandise unable to see their way to advocate the question it must be borne in mind that in will always be stocked for preference in applied to human affairs, it is in a
policy of this Colony taking steps in regard dividual opinions are largely based upon centres of distribution from which the con- matter of such vital importance as the
to a change in Currency measures apart self-interest, and consequently mere exsuming districts can be rapidly and con- from China, and they therefore felt that pressions of opinion, vague assertions, and veniently supplied. Turning now to
the purchase of them will bởi calling a general meeting for the purpose able argument, even though coming from other parts of the world, wnton out of discussing the question. They therefore the highest authority, should not be accept considered it the best course under these ed as conclusive evidence on either side. conducted in Canton, and Hongkong will circumstances to acquaint members. with But there is uno common ground on which get the go-by; that merchants of Hongkong their views on the subject, and to leave all conflicting interests can join hands, viz. dealing in Silk, Tea, and Matting will bood the initiatives to Members themselves to sound, wholesome trade, and whatever to transfer their officos to Canton. Why. I requisition a meeting if members felt makes for this must, I think, be the right ask? Is any Canton produce bought in Hongkong to-day 7 Practically none. The could presumably bring forward good
whole of it is bought in Canton, and so it sufficiently strong on the subject, and direction in which to seek for guidance.
Sound, wholesome trade,--and by that I will continue whatever, our currency is, reasons for suggesting the desirability and possibility of introducing such a change, mean trade which brings reasonable and Then we aro told that with a gold standard or any feasible proposals with regard to certain profit to all concerned in it.-con- and consequent increase in the cost of lab- same, and all the more so that, surely, if centrates in particular places of the world our, the transhipment of Canton produce feeling were at all general among Mombers, not by virtue of any currency arrangements will be effected ulacwhero, and Hongkong there should be no difficulty for any but by reason of well-defined fundamental will be so much the loser. Where this new desirous of this course in getting the very causes, chief amongst which is perhaps the port of transhipment is to be established. is not made clear. It can hardly be con- small number of five members required by bounty of nature, and amongst others may our Rules to requisition such a meeting. be specially mentioned geographical and tended that the great ocean liners will for- This requisition has now come about and political considerations. By the bounty of sake us for Canton or Macao, for the very the Committee, in viow of this evidence of nature, I mean, natural wealth derived from good reason that no deeply-laden vessel interest on the part of members, welcome the soil, which, however, does not concern can get within miles of either place, and Customs the opportunity given by the requisition- Hongkong, because our soil, both above also thers are such matters as era, and sincerely trust that some good and below, is absolutely barren; by objections to be considered. Hongkong, may result from the exchange of views to geographical considerations, I mean real as I said before, is the natural nga-port for be made. The Committee, as business and lasting advantages such as Hongkong Calton, and change in currency men, freely admit the many disabilities does possess in its magnificent harbour, its arrangements can deprive us of that ad- imposed on the business of the Colony, or unique position as one of the natural vantage. that portion of it connected with the trade centres of Far Eastern trade, and its pro- with gold-using countries, by the over- xiuiity to Canton, making it the sea port of Now as to the question of financing fluctuating position and unsteadiness of the that great centre of industry; and by political interport trade, which Lunderstand to be silver Currency vis-a-vis gold, and generally considerations I mean the security which is trade between two Chineso ports direct, we would no doubt welcome something like afforded to Hongkong by reason of its bo-such as Wuhu and Canton, much of which comparative stability; but the great ing a first-class fortress which nothing but financing is done in Hongkong, and which we are told will leave us if we adopt a gold difficulty with us in this Colony, and a most the ruin of the British Empire can affect. serious one it appears to be, is how to Hongkong stands to-day, and will continue wandard I confess to being somewhat change to a gold basis so long as the foreign to stand, the natural sea-port for Canton hazy on the point, having never yet had a trade of China, in which the most im and the centre of distribution for neigh clear example of what is meant, and until portant portion of our trade lies, has to be bouring districts North, South, and West, those general assertions are boiled down to transacted on s silver basis (applause.) It Nothing can lessen its geographical ad some definita illustration one is apt to get is true that during the past few weeks, vantages, and nothing, short of national mazed. We are tud.that much of the since the matter was considered by the disaster, can impair its unimpeachable interport Conat trado ani the export trade Committee, there appear to have been security under the regis of the British of China is financed in Hongkong, which inaugurated some tentative propala having Crown. Such are the foundations on which financing I clearly understand must to some extent benefit Hongkong, but whother its basis of currency, and, if such a complete
withdrawal would seriously prejudice our in view the conversion of China to a gold our trade depends. and sweeping economic revolution for such
prosperity remains yet to be shewn, And a backward and conservative country be Let us now consider what comprises that In this connection it may be well to point found possible, our difficulties in this trade and how far each section of it is out here a serious disadvantage from which matter will no doubt disappear to a great affected by Currency. First, rake Exports. the Colony suffers, viz., that a burge extent, if not entirely; but, if such a change represented by the products of the soil, proportion of profits made in the Colony cannot be brought about, it appears to the which, as we have already scen, do nare, by reason of the uncertain value of Committee that this Colony, by entering exist, for the reason that Hongkong of itself sucurities, invested nut of ir, an il upon any change of Currency apart from produces nothing. Next take Import, Justration of which is afforded by the China, would be incurring such grave risks and in speaking of Imports I refer to gond Hongkong and Shanghai Bank's" "gold of eventual calamity and disaster that they consumed on the Island itself by its 300,0 reserve; so that, although it may be justly would require to have the most cogent and inhabitants; also the raw produce brought argued a standard would deprive the Co convincing reasons to go upon (very much here for manufacture and re-export for lony of these profits on financing, on the THE CAPTURE OF KANO. more so than any they have hitherto seen neither Exports nor Importa can fairly other hand it may with equal justice be After a fruitless bombardment of the change could command their support or tion to other ports.
put forward or suggested) before such a include goods which come to us for distribus argued that a silver standard drives away This section of our the profits after they are ado. I think I main gate at. Kano, the British stormed a serious consideration, The difficulties, trade I will deal with Inter. We are now may now fairly claim to have shown broad. smaller gate a mile distant. The storming therefore, which the Committee foresee are concorned with Importa for the Island, y that a gold standard is not necessarily
not with regard to the adoption of a gold How will a gold standard affect the price of the bogey so many imagine, and that suffi party was headed by Captain Dyer, of the currency as gold, so much as with regard to food commodities consumed on the Island oiont grounds exist for justifying the en- Guards, who was twice wounded. The adopting a gold currency whilst the foreign As regards those coming from a gold counquiry which this resolution asks for that enemy numbered 5,807.
trade of China is conducted in another try, and which are now paid for in gold, the as regards Imports from gold countries con There was no medium. It must be borne in mind obvious effect of the change will be in sumed in the Colony its introduction would street fighting. Colonel Lugard is now that
there Kre several sides to maintain steady prices. The cost of merely affect a general stability of prices; at Zaria, and will probably proceed to this vital question. What may suit groceries, instead of continually increasing that it would not increase the price of side may easily be fatal to the as it does now, will remain stationary, so foodstuffs imported from silver countries; other, and in all their deliberations about far as exchango has any bearing on it, and that concerning our transit trade it is im- the matter the Committee, despite in cor- there will be accordingly so much less material what our currency arrangements tain quarters broad hints made as to one clerical work in the adjustment of prices are, for prices connected with this trade bidedness, and opinions begotten of self. And as regards food and commodities com- are determined between seller and buyer interest, have endeavoured to approaching from silver countries, which in other without regard to Hongkong's position as the matter on the broad principle of what words means coming from Canton, prices a go-between; that it will not increase the would be best for the trade of the Colony in Hongkong would not be affected one price of local labour; and that as regards taken as a whole, and they hope that they way or the other, for such goods would the financing of interport trade there in no may he given credit by members of this continue to be paid for in silvor, and the evidence at present to show how it would Chamber for having made an honest end-only alteration that could arise would be affect the Colony, d eavour to follow the question out on these the creation of an exchange business be- lines, whatever may be hinted by othors to tween this and Canton. Any tendency the contrary. (Applause). It is scarcely towards artificial prices in Hongkong would have heard one of them that the Chinese necessary to remind members that what may be immediately neutralised by shipments like the gambling element of present un- suit the importer of foreign goods may be from Cinton; the two places being so close certainty, and if deprived of this would not highly detrimental to the interests of the and communication between them so fre- trade as they do now. I feel convinced, exporter of native goods and products to quent and cheap that they may be consider however, that such a criticism is not just, foreign countries; what may be to the ed to be practically one market. And the ard that most Chinese would prefer to advantage of the foreign manufacturer, same remarks apply to Raw Sugar, work for a certain and steady profit. An- the member of the Community with his Hemp and Limestone brought here other objection is that we should have to thenings and for savings in Dollars, the for manufacturs into Refined Sugar anke goud the-loss-on-the British dollar, at alt the local factories and industries, the is already paid for in gold. Bemp very should have to make good the lose on home shipowner and others, may not suit Rope and Cement. Raw Sogar from Java and it has oven been suggested that we
local shipowners, and others with shortly will be so, and Limestone would Mexican, dollars, because they are legal various local interests; also that any continue to be paid for in silver. Similarly, tender in the Colony What loss, I ask 7 such change as that to a gold basis whilst material for local ship-building industries Have we not already lost? Has not our China remains on a Silver basis may be will cost no more because it is already dollar, the price of our labour, the sweat of extremely prejudicial to native interests, and paid for in gold.
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(REUTEL'S SERVICE.} THE 'RAGGING' 'SCANDAL. LONDON, February 16, 1903. Colonel Francis Lloyd has been recalled from half pay to command the 1st Gre: nadier Guards, in succession to Colonel
Kinloch retired.
THE NEAR EAST, The situation in the Balkans is still grave, but it is believed in Constantinople that the presentation of the Austro-Russian
Reform Scheme will clear the air.
TURKEY AND THE ADEN'
HINTERLAND.
The Standard states that the Porte has decided to give satisfaction to the British claims, and has ordered the complete evacuation of the Aden hinterland.
Kano to install the now King. The po- pulation of the country is tranquil and
have accepted the situation.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
Notes by the Way.
The English Mail of the 17th January was delivered in London on the 14th iust.
Subscribers. ́desirous
This was the dominant note in the The Currency Meeting. speeches at today's meeting. There was no attempt at the enunciation or
olle
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CURRENCY INFLUENCE ON IMPORTS AND
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FINANCING INTERFORT TRADE.
THREE OBJECTIONS REFUTED. There are three other objections which 1.
point, I
of obtaining copies of the Overland China Mail contain ing a full report of the Currency meeting elucidation of fine-drawn theories which
can have them on application to this Office. nobody understands.
Business men, Pris 35 cents per cup toate Only with clear brains and a knowledge of limited number will be printed, so that business requirements, dealt with a orders should be sent carly. Copies will matter of business in a business-like be posted to any address supplied. way. Facts, nos theories, were ex- The Canton Affair. amined and dealt with; and although
The N-C. Daily News of the 14th inst. the resolution before the. Chamber was says A Canton dispatch states that, Colony, and would undoubtedly have to INFLUENCE ON LABOUR MARKET. merely in favour of an expert examina owing to the exposure by the Hongkong in the course of considering the pros and of our trade which is connected with transit so why attach to it an artificial value come in for a very great deal of attention. Before proceeding to deal with that parts value beyond its own weight of silver, tion of the situation with a view to the Government to the provincial Authorities cons of bringing about such
of goods on their way to and from China, for the purpose of redemption? Again, reconstruction of the currency, if con- of Canton of the recent projected attempt change. I merely mention these as a few let us first see what influence a gold stand then, I ask, what loss? Our loss is of the instances which must claim serious and will have upon the price of labour, already made; what we want is to prevent sidered advisable, the speeches made by of members of the Triad Society on the attention in the consideration of such because the one has a very great bearing it becoming greater. The third objection Messrs Osborne, Playfair, Wilcox and lives of the former on Chinese New Year's measures, and, as I have stated, we have upon the other. We are now upon debate is that our silver tokens would be counter-
had to try and think solely of the possible able ground, in that it is impossible to fore-feited in China. Well, on this Michael pointed to the one conclusion, 1902 no less than fourteen revolutionists not one set of interests, but as affecting may be, but matters cannot be much worse same protection that guards the shilling and Day, and owing to the fact that during results of such a radical change as affecting see exactly what the ultimate forn of events think we need have little fear, because the viz., that not only is the adoption of had been arrosted by aid of the Hongkong in a favourable or adverse form the many smart enough to take advantage of the con- extended to guard them in Hongkong.
than they are now, because the Chinese are sixpence at home could, I take it, the gold standard in Hongkong advis police and sent to Canton to undergo the different and important interests which go The following are also recommended, able but it is desirable that it should last penalty for conspiring against the wealth and business of this Colony-
to make up the large sum total of the tinual rise in prices to agitate on all sides
be adopted as soon as possible. Here Manchu dynastyThis, of course, is (Applause). were men representing trade, property,
untrue.-Ed., China Mail,) absolutely
Mr E. Osborne proposed the adoption banking and public companies, all Hongkong is now
who are ' want-_That in the opinion of this meeting it is prepared with arguments in favour of á
ed" by the Chinese officials. It is now desirable the Straits Currency Commis
sion should extend its enquiries to Hong- gold standard, and all able to support reported that quite a large number of those kong with a view to ascertaining whether their arguments with facts that could
who were concerned in the recent fiasco, reform of the Colony's currency arrange not be gainsaid by any one present
whose names have somehow got to the ments is advisable.'
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vince, by sympathisers of those in arm.
ADVANTAGES,
fected by exchange or not, the result being public nature that occur to me, I come to for higher pay whether they are really al- Having dealt with all the objections of a- perpetual disagreement with employees and its advantages, and these are indeed truly consequent injury to business. Opponents great. First and foremost, comes the of reform say in effect that with a gold cur- personal element. Gentlemen, is there rency the labouret of Hongkong will man in the Colony who can truthfo receive higher wages than the labourer of that he benefits by fall in Elver? Yes, per Canton, and that therefore Hongkong will haps there is just one, viz. tag man whose be handicapped in its labour against Canten income is in gold and who ende it all and neighbouring ports. This I take to silver to the utmost limit, ving nothing. be their argument, though I have never investing nothing. That man benefits heard it explicitly stated. Now, gentlemen, because silver prices for domestic expendi.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1908.
A
What is there to prevent the dollar going to of silver be then? What further reduction 1/3, 1/2, or even lower? Absolutely nothing, in value will the accumulated savings of but the cost of production and the laws of individuals show? What further loss to supply and demand. We are told things the income of the Government, and what adjust themselves, that in sympathy with further burdens will have to be laid on the the falling dollar up go stocks, property, ratepayers? The expenditure of the Colony salaries, ividends, and it is only a question is in gold, and yet its dues are collected in of timo dhat matters right themselves. silver. We have borrowed in gold, and poor contsolation indeed for us to know that lost terribly by the transaction. Looking in years to come our descendants will reap at it, therefore, from a self-government two dollars where we have sown one. A point of view, it will simply be disastrous fine incentive to labour and thrift, indeed, to go on as we are doing. The Secretary to know that in process of time everything of State for the Colonies has recognized the will pan out all right, whilst we in the hopeless.css of a silver currency by order meantime perish in the process! And in ing the passing of an Ordinance by which deed, this gospel of adjustment, like the all Government officials are to be paid in gospel of cheap silver atimulating exports, gold. Not only that, but miest banks, mer- is a fallacy. Salaries, investments, rates chants and insurance officers are gradually of intereat on mortgage have not doubled being forced to recognize the same thing, since the doller was twice its present value. and in one form or another are putting Cheap silver has not stimulated the exports their employés more or less on a gold basis, of China, as witness the China export trade All this points, gentlemen, to the tendency to-day. That cheap silver stimulates ex-of the times, and shows how everyone dis porta is true only in that it does so trusta silver, and get there are some who temporarily, but to maintain that it does so are afraid to take the forward step and permanently is tantamount to saying that sever our connection with an unstable a cheap medium of barter creates trido; and commodity, for silver is nothing more if that be so, we have but to substitute or less than a commodity and can no African cowrics for silver and gold and the longer be dignified by the name of cur- trade of the world would be immensely rency. All these matters, when calmly greater. The whole preaching is false, the considered, are really appalling to contem. doctrine rotten to the core.
plate, and fully-justify us in asking for your expression of opinion on the subject, and that such opinion should be communi- cated to the Home Government. The fixing of the Rupee in Indian encountered much opposition, and at first the evils only were apparent and the good bed not begun to show; but now that some years have elapsed India is on a sound basis, the benefit are undoubted, and very few people doubt the wisdom of the oper- tion. Gentlemen, it would be the same thing here, once we could persuade our Government to secure fixity of exchange. The results would very soon show that the policy was justified, and you would then be certain of being able to attract home capital. All that we are asking for just now is an enquiry; there is no necessity to formulate any fixed detailed suggestion on the subject, and in reference to this I would read you the following which the Singapore Chamber of Commerce wrote to the Government thore :~~~
A WARNING.
But how.different would things have been had our savings and our capital hoen in gold, and is it not suicidal to lag behind the remainder of the world and in the end pay the penalty of sloth? To wait till the Straits and China have thrown over silver is to await, for certain, a further loss; we want to change our dollars before they go lower, and we want without wasting further
time to start afresh on our own account,
leaves us.
Almost everyone, I supposo, cherishes hope of eventually returning home to end the few remaining years of life this climate Almost every man who has left his country has done so in the hapu of bottoring himself, otherwise why come to an unhealthy climate and shorten one's life by 10 to 20 years? Thanks to this question of silver, most mou in the Colony have had these hopes and aspirations curtailed, if not crushed out of existence, whilst with many, owing to the high cost of living, existence is a daily struggle against adverso circumstances, saving be. comes an impossibility, thrif and economy are strangled at every turn. But with a gold standard prices would remain station ary, expenses could be measured, and in a aliort tinc the level would be found where every man of honest intentions could live in moderare comfort and invest his savings without anxiety.
ATTRACTION OF CAPITAL.
Then as to the greatest advantage of all plentiful money. With stablo cur- recy, money would flow in freely, from Europe; local savings would be invested here; industries would be stimulated by reason of abundant capital, and trade flourish in consequence, whilst the value of local investments would rise to probably a cent basis. The Colony's expendi- ture is now largely in gold, its income in
THE SCHEME OF CONVERSION.
'It seems to the Committee of the Chau her that if Government decides to introduce fixity of exchange it will not be to the advantage of the Colony that the suggested details of any scheme should be known to the public beforehand, or even be supposed to be what will be neted upon by Govern ment If conversion is to be brought about, it will probably be much facilitated-and cheapened to the Colony-by the public being kept in ignorance of the arrange- ments and provisions by which Govern- ment would have to pre ede the net of conversion For this reason, it will be perhaps well that the Committee should not in this communication put forward suggestions of a detailed naturo.'
If for no other reason, gentlemen, it was necessary to call this meeting, as the Chairman of Committee inferred that the
members of the Chamber endorsed the
views or rather timid absence of views of the Committee. In this the worthy Chairman was distinctly wrong, as I think the votes to be given this afternoon will prove. (Applause)
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the Governor against adopting a gold two distinct lines of business, viz., commo. of late seen half their singo isting silver put on joint, stock companies have To-day's Advertisements standard or in any way disturbing the dity and exchange, exhibits the same de-through these wretched deprecisting out on mortgage no less a sum than status quo. So it cannot be argued that gree of risk in both; but on close exa- dollars 1 Monthly allowances made by some $11,178,993, and have another million in becausó Singapore produces tin, her pusimination it will be seen that the lane of persons to their families at home, the silver vested in bonds and debentures. These tion is different from ours, and that it may change do not equally govern the two. equivalents of which are regularly increas-figures are taken from their latest published be advisable to have a gold standard thero When gold and silver circulated side by ing, will be less burdensome, if a gold-reports. It will be seen, therefore, that and not here. The tin mine owners do not sido at a fixed rate, the fluctuation in standard be established. In the same way the joint-stook concerns have a very appre want it. If the Commission recommended exchange was infinitesimal, and hard- the moans of the cost of living will be much ciable share in the general loss. Apart
PUBLIC AUCTION. the adoption of a gold standard, it must be ly influenced the gold valuo of facilitated if the cost of necessaries of life from this fact, moreover, it is by no means on other grounds, and whatever these goods when converted into grounds may be, they cannot fail to apply vor. Merchandise waa
THE Undersigned have received in then regulated standard, The fixity of exchange will any special cause for self-congratulation. IDENT OF POLON, to Sell by Pablo ailare paid for in the same monetary gold certain that the holders of their scrip have tions from The Captain SUPERINTEI- equally well to Hongkong.
by the laws of supply and demand. All cheapen money, and investments from out have not had time to go into figures my. the risk a merchant had to take was within side will tend to develop Kowloon, which self, but the North China Herald of the 7th Auction, the compass of reasonable calculation. Now promises in the future to dwarf Hongkong. ult. published a list of stocks compiled by that a chasm between the two masses of the world's currency has been created by the
Messra J. P. Bisset and Co., of Shanghai, What I therefore think we require is a showing the difference in value at the end the demonetisation of silver, an arbitrary rate gold standard similar to that of India. It of 1902 compared with that shown at the takes the place of the fixed one and throws may be argued that if you institute a gold end of 1901; and according to this list the all calculations overboard. It may, however, standard it may at times be a profitable net loss was Tis. 7,948,788. That amount. still bo urged that Hongkong still prospers. undertaking for persons in China to make of course, includes Shanghai as well as Quite so If Hongkong can be said to silver dollars and flood this colony with Hongkong stocks, and a portion of the s still prosper under such adverse conditions them. But as I have already pointed out was due to over-speculation; but leaving surely it must have a considerable amount India undertook this responsibility and we this out of consideration, I do not think of vitality to keep it alive, and how much have not heard of wholesale forgeries, that, with the exception of Banks and more would the line of its prosperity bo We shall be much better off than Unions, we in Rongkong have any reason extended if the disturbing elements in its India where
to-day the ruper trade were removed from its onward worth exactly 8d.. but it is marked Steady investments like Hongkong Lands, to chuckle over appreciation of stocks, course?
at Is. 4d.-a difference of 74d. That Docks, Wharves and Godowns, Steam- And what is causing more disturbance is a risk every gold standard country ac-beats, Watsons and others show either do- the degraded silver currency?cepts and it is a risk we should have to preciation or no sensiblo improvement in Would it's not be more coin- undertake, as our banks do now in issuing their quoted value. patible with reason if wo adopt a banknotes.
It is also argued that if we monetary standard that will keep us in close touch with the world and save us to-day the market is is. 7d., which means the Banks. This is a very important form were to make our dollar a 2a. dollar that I come now, lastly, to fixed deposits at from being tossed about by fluctuations every 10 gold standard dollars would buy of investment, being open to all, whether which the rejected lower metal is bound to produce? It is argued that a gold standard our industries, for the coolie and artisan of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank that 13 Mexican dollars, it would seriously affect small or great. I noto from the last report in Hongkong may drive business away would pack up their traps and depar this institution has 346,111,848 in silver on from here and shift the centre of for the borders of Canton. But I do not fixed deposit. I do not know what propor- trade to somewhere else. This is a thing think there need be any fear of such tion of this sum belongs to Hongkong, but I that is much easier said than done. It must not be overlooked, as I have alrendy dollar is a commodity where you can pur- the amount, it represents the saving of an exodus, for so long as the silver presume a fairly large amount. Whatover pointed out, that Rongkong enjoys num. chase 813 Mexican with $10 gold in any persons of limited incans on whom the loss weighed and considered before one ventures the option of orous advantages which have got to be quantity the employers will easily give of capital involved through the depreciation
selection upon such an assumption. It has gained ployees. The Chinese are shrewd people Let me illustrate this. A man after saving of silver talla with much unmerited severity. n world-wide reputation NA the mart for South China; and its good guidance they have numerous native monoy fixed deposit with the Bank on the 1st and will soon realise this and for their a thousand dollars in 1901 placed it in will is already so firmly established in tho changers and bankers in the colony. It January, 1902, for one year at 4 per cent commercial world as a contre of trade that simply resolves itself into a question of per annum. On the 31st December, he trivial considerations cannot easily oblite facilitics of exchange, and the difliculties received his principal with interest of rate it.
aro but initial one, which will adjust $40, to him, no doubt, * satisfactory re- themselves. I beg therefore to strongly turn on his little investment. But when support the resolution. (Loud applause.)
ho came to turn his $1,000 into sterling for transmission home what did he find? That he had lost £10 78. id. of his capital, after THE TERRIBLE SHRINKAGE OF VALUES.
allowing even for the interest it had earned in the twelve months!
CHINA'S CURRENCY: WHAT IS IT? Secondly, That we are not to attempt a divorce from the currency of China. I would ask what is the currency of China? Can any one enlighten us? Lord Charles Beresford, in his book The Break-up of China,' pointed out that China has many currencies, there being in fact five different currencies between Tientsin and Peking, a distance of but 80 miles. Such a currency. he said, hinders trade and is troublesome to overyone. No one present will be found I trust to endorse such a prolixity in mediums of exchange. China we know to be a silver-using country, but her real universal coinage is copper cash, which has various provincial values, and is subject to many fluctuations. China accepts Mexican, Bri- tish and Spanish dollars at different rates valued by silvor weights, and there is also an infinite variety of silver standards, for every provincial city has a tool value of its own.. Now to a nation in the unhappy possession of such antalternating currency, to whom the intrinsic value of gold is rapidly becoming known, it is difficult to conceive that any serious difficulty would arise if a Hongkong gold standard were added. The trade between Japan and China is valuable and anonally increasing, but tho Japanese, although they realised that their principal consumer was and would be China, did not hesitate to establish a gold currency. In his excellent speech on Saturday last, at the meeting of the share holders in the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, Mr Showan contributed his test imony to the Chinese adaptability of character in stating The Chinese have again proved their capabilities as business men, and have mustly settled sterling oxchange at the time they ordered their goods, thus ensuring themselves against loss on a falling silver market. What bet- ter proof could we have than this on this point? I am firmly of opinion that give him time and the Chinaman will adapt himself most firmly to a fixed standard.
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HONGKONG'S STABILITY. The main objection to the adoption of a gold standard is based on the assumption that China might find it more suitable for Mr K. C. Wilcox said.-I have much her to order hier goods direct from the out-pleasure, Mr Chairman, in supporting the side world without the medium of Hong- resolution proposed by my friend, Me kong, and thus save the process of double Osborne. The remarks to which we have exchange. At first one would think that already listened cover most of the ground, the savings of the Colony are affected by this would be the ultimate result, but a but without unduly trespassing on the time Then wo have a third lion in the path' close investigation roreale, however, that of the meeting I should like to lay a few the never ceasing decline of silver, but I in the theory that if our dollars are de- redrawing from Hongkong to the adjacent facts before it which, if not exactly new, monotised and the currency placed on a ports adds so little to the cost of import- may yet not have yielded their full signi- tion from personal experience. A few will finish with one more practical illustra- gold basis there will be a fearful bill to ed goods that long-established mercantile ficance. We are met to-day to consider years back, I had, as trustee, to realise an meet in disposing of our demonetised cur- houses can well afford to overlook these what may, I think, without exaggeration, estate which, on the death of the testator, rency. I must say that we should not be little considerations when placed side by be termed a crisis in the history of this some twenty years previous, was worth frightened with such objections, for on in-side with the advantages derived from Colony; and I trust that in such considera- about £28,000 but which remained here spection such figurative animals may per such a magnificent port as Hongkong tion we shall neither be swayed by fears of invested in silver securities, namely, stocks haps liken themselves unto the fabulous It may be remarked in passing that the unknown nor biased by mere opinions and mortgages. Although the dollar value quadruped that paraded in the lion's akin. Shanghai as a commercial centre trades as to our impotence in the matter. I, at had slightly increased, the property when Itseems to me that with the violent fluc as a mediuni between the outside world any rate, am not willing to hearken to realised only produced little over £13,000 Representative tuations in exchange that we are now in- and north China in the same way as counsels of despair. Nothing but good can
for division among the legateos 1 The as- dividually experiencing the evil of ademone- Hongkong in the south. Ita trade with the result from a discussion of an evil about sertions that things will adjust themselves tised dollar. I would have preferred that north is steadily prospering notwithstanding which all are agreed but for which few are instead of the Committes endeavouring to
and that though dollars are worth less, frighten us with such a monster that they exchange ruling between them. London us is simply:
we get proportionably more of them have, I had left the solution to experts who may have to deal with it later. As a matter of of commodities from all parts of the world. to China, will it be for our advantage to
as & commercial contre imports all sorts than sixty years been financially wedded has been shown that legitimate trade has been hampered, circumscribed, and render- fact we may turn to India where the same difficulty existed and was overcome.
Some of these are re-exported to the con- obtain a divorce? I think it would be, for ed unremunerative by the fluctuating silver tinent of Europe. The samo objection the following among other reasons, but on
standard and that the savings of the Colony might be raised could not the Continent so complex a question as the currency I do are subjected to an annual and ever-increas- order these goods direct from the export- not desire to dogmatise, I would now ing shrinkage; and I fail to see where any ing countries? The reason for not doing simply point out some of the ways in which compensating advantages are to be derived. numerous to be detailed here) that exist in fluctuation and more or less steady de- tion of things? If not, what objection can LAST THREE NIGHTS! 60 must be that tradal advantages (too the Colony is injured by the ceaseless Does any one profit by the existing condi- London as a central market of the world, cline of its present standard. more than compensate for the apparent been clearly shown how adversely trade relief from it? For every ill, there is a It has there be to make some attempt to obtain extra cost which re-export from London in all its branches has been affected; how remedy; it remains for us to find it. For tions go to prove that once a place by degrees and beautifully less. The pro
and other considera-its profits have long been growing small many years, I have clung to the belief that the ratio between gold and silver would is established as A centre of trade, it sent commercial depression must, I fear,
some day be adjusted, and have gone on leaves an indelible impression apon the continue for some time in any case, but I hoping against hope that the demonetiza- trival causes. The same argument applies of man or the power of the Imperial Go-reversed. But that hope has been finally commercial mind, not easy to remove by do not imagine it to be beyond the wit tion of the white metal would be stayed or to the objections raised by some that in- vernment to devise a cure that will at least dissipated by recent events; the tide has dustries, in Hongkong will suffer by the put a period to the never ceasing fall in the set in steadily against silver, and China introduction of a gold standard owing value of our securities and the continual and Mexico are now practically the last to the possibility of dearer cost of labour sweating of the Colony's savings. With countries in which it is accepted. The Now we know that Japan since her adop, your permission, gentlemen, I propose to tion of the gold standard has enormously briefly illustrate what I mean by this re-
metal can be mined at a lower cost than increased her industries in spite of the in-mark.
ever, and the supplies seem likely to in- creased cost of labour; because the advant
crease rather than to diminish. The fall secms, indeed, to have no bottom. Are we to stand idly by and see the savings of indulge in vain regrets for the fatuity that a lifetime melt into space, leaving us to prompted us to pin our faith on its re- First Production in China of acquiesca in the dictum that Hongkong THE SECOND IN COMMAND." covery and the apathy that induced us to f
must continue financially wedded to China? (Applause.)
Mr Gershom Stewart, Mr E. A. Hewett solution. and the Chairman spoke against the re-
The vote was taken at 5.20, and resulted
For Resolution......
HOW INVESTMENTS ARE AFFECTED. The savings of the Colonists are invested, as you are aware, in various ways, but
silver, a must unsound state of affairs, which, with a gold currency, would cease.
As to the most important point of all, viz. the scheme of conversion, opinions must necessarily differ, and I will not pre-MR MICHAEL SUPPORTS THE RESOLUTION. sume to burden you with my views or dílate
Mr J. R. Michael said Mr Chairman upon alternative measures, because that-is a
Fourthly, that change from or divorce and gentlemen-I beg to support the from China's currency would result in the subject for controversy and experts; but motion of Mr Osborne. The report of the trade of Hongkong passing to Canton or in order to forestall any charge of incom- meeting of the committee of the Chamber elsewhere in China. This is an assump pleteness in my remarks I may perhaps be of Commerce, held in December last, which tion on which the Committee might have pardoned for saying a word in favour of very wisely was printed and circulated, has afforded more precise information. Why sterling, the good old cumbrous pounds, no doubt been carefully read and consider should the adoption of a stable currency shillings, and pence of our native land. ¡ed by every member of this Chamber. It for Hongkong mean the loss of our trade? entails. These The mother country's coinage, it seems to has also proved of much use because it has Is it likely that a Chinaman who has lived me, should be good enough for us, and as the given us a basis for the discussion of one of and traded in Hongkong, and made his greater part of the world's trade is carried the gravest questions which the business wealth here, free from the barassing re- on under the pounds, shillings, and pence men of this colony have had system I do not think Hongkong's infinite- consider. In view of this, I may most the loss of his liberty, security of proper to strictions of his own government, will risk simal affairs will disturb the equilibrium, emphatically state-and
I um suro ty and the untold advantages to an Asiatic A change to sterling could be effected by the majority present will agree with which a British Crown Colony provides, to Government importing gold, silver and me that it would have been a perpetual depart for Canton. And if so, for what? copper coins similar to those in use at stigma - on this important business Will the foreign merchant in our midst, home, and from a given date making ster- community if the chief objection of the who, with his numerous treaty port ling lege tender in the Colony,; at the same
Chairman of that meeting had been upheld, branches, has for obvious reasons made time demonetising both the British and namely, an avoidance of the public discus-Hongkong his entrepot and base, fold his Mexican dollar, which would then be left sion of this vital question. The interests of commercial tent and silently slip away to to find a sale for themselves on the market all, mutual and individual, in this Colony, Kiaochow, Kwangchauwan, Macao, or any age derived from the reform in her mon. at the current price of bullion. And if whether the banker, trader, clerk or art other place which may rejoice in the etary system by far outweighed the excess there be a danger of the sovereigus becom- is, are so affected by the acute phase of possession of unlimited silver? Is it likely in cost of labour, as will be seen from her chiefly in real property, mortgages, honds ing absorbed into China, I submit that this the currency question as we experience it that the 18 million tons of shipping, valued trade reports. By parity of reasoning, I and debentures, shares in joint-stock com- could be prevented by confining the to our coat to-day that we cannot afford to at £50,000,000 yearly, passing through our do not see why we should not expact ad- panies, and deposits with the Banks. Now currency to silver and copper tokens and publicly neglect it, and the Chairman was harbour annually, will be diverted to the vantage from the reform of our money with regard to the first-named of these, the bank notes backed by an effective gold re. absolutoly unjustified in assuming as he Shameen 7 That our mail liners and ocean-system which will put in the shade all amount invested in which may be round- serve kept in London. In process of time did that public discussion would be de. going leviathans will find more hospitable seeming hindrances. 'one's dollars would be bought up for their sultory and show no appreciable result, and and prosperous anchorages off the bund at
ly estimated at $82,000,000.
No doubt this has been a very paying investment value as metal, and the notes, shillings and might create a bad impression. He was Canton, and Our wharves, godowns, pence take their place, though, in the mean- unfortunate in assuming that this Chamber docks and refineries remain ghostly des- money for the cultivation of new indus. so far as the dollar rate is concerned-in- Hongkong suffers from lack of cheap in the past; but, although rents have- time, no doubt, there would have to exist a would so shirk its responsibility, which in erted ruins? Is all this and other havoc tries, for the simple reason that home peo-creased enormously, I question whether sort of double currency. Thestorekeepers, the this Colony is greater than in many to be wrought by a stable versus a fluctuat-ple are deterred from sending out money real property, when valued in sterling, as follows:- doctors, the lawyers would charge sterling others, as our sufferings are more ing exchange? I think not! We, in all our here on account of the decreasing value of really pays as well as it did ten years ago, rates, and receive payment either in sterling infonse, and
not justified prosperity, are experiencing the evils of a silver. With cheap money Hongkong is or is even saleable for a much higher price or in dollars at the rate of the day. The in thinking that such a discussion would be silver currency, but we have yet to learn bound to expand its trade and develop ita in except in special instances. It is true that ricksha coolie would continue to accept valueless. It is, I admit, not within our where the trade of a Colony or country has dustrial capabilities. The change from silver the rents have been increased all round, Chinese money, and failing that would province to settle the vexed and complex been jeopardised by the adoption of a stablo to gold, as any change in the social world but to place them on a par with those receive his penny fare, and either buy his question of currency; that duty, I agree system of currency. Who can assure us designed to be an improvement, is apt to be obtaining twenty-five years ago they would rice with penny pieces or change them into with the Chairman, is one for experts, and that silver will not go even lower and cause fraught with initial difficulties which should need to be trebled in the depreciated Chinese cash to make his purchases as he I for one, do not envy them their respon- more distress The heavy fluctuations in not alarm the man of sound common sense. dollars. That is to say, a house let in 1878 does to-day. The Banks would convert sible task. Nor do I suppose that this silver may benefit some of our Banks, who The change is bound to work itself slowly for $50 per month should now fetch $150 their clients apcounts into, sterling at the Chamber will accept the cut and dried profit by such-and this is an elemont of and gradually until in time it produces the per month. This is not the case save in a current rate for silver bullion, whilst the scheme of any single member brought gambling-but to a merchant these are dis- desired effect. Hongkong might suffer in- local Companies would change the face forward to-day oven if I were to bring a astrous, as prices do not respond at once conveniences at the beginning, but by value of their scrip into sterling at what scheme which I have formulated. But, to the fluctuations, especially in a fall.If identifying herself with the world she is ever rate the shareholders fix.
contrary to the Chairman, I think it is an one has goods costing at exchange Is. 7d.
sure to draw capital whereby the many imperative duty of this Chamber to public and exchange rose to 1s. 11d. the Chinese facilities of a first-class commercial port will ly discuss this question, which from its customer wants the advantage of the rise, be cultivated and her wealth increased acute and far-reaching importance is one or else he will order anew at the higher accordingly. which most of us will shrink from discuss rate of 18. 11d. In fact, although we are ing unless feel that we bring using silver as a medium, everything is valu-
CONCLUSION,
"A PELA FORˇSTABILITY.
Mr Playfair, in seconding the resolution, said-We are all heartily sick of Silver.
It is an utterly unreliable carrency, and we
all see our little hard-earned savings molt
we
be was
from our
A CHAMBER OF MICAWBERS,
We have no right to shirk what is man festly our duty, and I fail to see how the
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days. It does, however, afford some prospect HONGKONO'S WEALTH CONTRACTING. any way to an approval of a gold currency; to bear upon it sober reflectiona and ad consciously or unconsciously in gold,
The wealth of Hongkong as a non-
of profit by appreciation in value, and is so it merely asks for enquiry, and if after a lessons derived
local bu- wherever there are foreign influences, and producing port consists of the savings of far preferable to the next form of invest- full and independent enquiry it is found ainess experience. Then, from the nu- the trade of silver-using China is almost all single or corporate individuals, invested ment named. I allude to loana on mort- that a gold standard is unsuitable to our merous careful opinions given by men who with gold countries Hongkong is simply in landed property, joint stock Cos.. Ege. This is a very favourite form of in- THE Undersigned have received instruc
tions to Sell by Public Auction, circumstances, then nothing more can be look at the matter from various attitudes, the head or the tail of gold-using countries bank deposits or floating in commercial vestment, both here and in other countries, said upon the subject, except that we must some information may be evolved which may and everything is expressed in terms of As the value of such wealth can only be curity, to yield a good rate of interest, and as it is supposed to offer the maximum se- undertakings representing goods or credits.
FOR ACCOUNT OF THE ESTATES OF THE LATE wait in anxious hope for the day when justify this Chamber forming a resolution, gold, whether it be import or export. determined in terms of gold or silver, and as give the minimum trouble in collection. JOSELON J. MCCANN, A. R. KIEK. Capt. J. BRODIE, Baron VAN Bosch, Q. J. China shall awaken to our rescue. In the to strengthen a general movement among The present state of silver, with its meantime let us endeavour to help our other communities afflicted like ourselves fluctuations, tends to degenerate us into Hongkong is a British possession, the There is, I find, upwards of forty millions MOINDER, E. E. SMALLWOOD, and J. BOR- selves, especially as by so doing we may with an unstable currency, and which may commission agents rather than bona-fide wealth of Hongkong must be valued in Bust of the loans are advanced for terms
of dollars, thus invested in this Colony. ROWDALE, money related to the mother country of from two to five years, though many run possibly influence China to adopt the one also prove of use to those experts into traders. true standard of value under which the whose hands the settlement of the question
apart from the consideratigir that no a greatest nations of the earth have prosper may ultimately fall.
Now, to pass from the report of the commercial place, its wealth should be indefinitely after the completion of a ed and progressed. (Loud applause).
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the currency of Hongkong it is affected by decline in silver, is dwindling loans were fixed roughly, at 2/-, this sum in value day by day, and the prosperity of turned into sterling would amount to
SUNDRY GOODS AND EFFECTS, is likely to work harm to our interests: To (a) Hongkong is a non-producing commer- the place cannot advance at the same ratio 1,000,000. At the end of last year the sit idle and adopt the Micawber policy of cial port. (b) It is a commercial mediam as it would do if possesing a stable currency. sterling value of these forty millions of
Comprising:- rate of exchange had fallen to 1/7, and the
CAMPHOR WOOD and STEEL TRUNKS, ing away into nothing like a lump of waiting for something to turn up, or for between the world and China. (c) Trade: sugar in a cup of tea, This instability is outside events arising from the activity with Hongkong menus virtually the trade In concluding, the questions which con- difference
dollars stood at £5,146,666 13s. 4d, a DEESSING CASES, CLOTHING, BOOKS, UM neither good for us individually nor for of others to shape our destiny, is a of the world with China. (d) Over 90 per front us are these: Is it advisable or not to $1,626,315.78. But, it may be urged, did
of £833,333 69, 8d., or BRELLAS, &C., &c., &c. ; Also Hongkong as a centre and trade entrepot. selfish, timid policy and one unworthy of cent, of the world's monetary standard is made a fixfty in exchange If so, how? As a local paper remarked the other day the reputation of this otherwise vigorous gold and China's is silver. (c) A gold or I think it is advisable because we turn on their investment meantime ? Did LERY.
not the mortgagees enjoy a handsome re- --A quantity of GOLD and SILVER JEWEL- Stability is the desideratum of Hong community. I mention this at some length silver currency in Hongkong can therefore are paying the salaries of our go- not that more than balance the loss of
Terms: As usual. kong's prosperity. It is from that point, because we have already been taunted with have no effect either good or bad on vernment officials, the military contribut principal? No, gentlemen, it did not. The gentlemen, that we should approach the displaying our impotence, an imputation the trade of the world with China. Hav-ion, and other liabilities in gold. Every interest on $10,000,000 at 7 per cent. per matter, notwithstanding the vague warn which we must one and all resent. Before ing these facts before us, let us now drop in exchange means we must provide annum for three ings of some who advance the assertion proceeding to speak generally on the sub- deal with the currency question direct, and more silver to pay these. Hongkong is 88,400,000, and, if this be allowed for, years would gross but without any convincing arguments on ject of uur local currency, I would like to ask: While currency in Hongkong whether now practically beginning to charge in gold; there would still be a net loss to the mort- the subject that the trade will leave refer to the points raised in the report of in silver or gold cannot affect the trade of that is, the retail traders, hotels, doctors, gagees of $2,126,315.78. In other words, Hongkong and go to Canton. That is a the discussion of the Committee of the the world with China, how then will it architects, wharf companies, etc., and more than a fifth of their capital bad dis- bare assertion, incapable of proof, and to Chamber.?
affect merchants in Hongkong, and if so others will follow. Practically, we shall appeared. The holders of bonds and de- that I would simply reply ; why has not the HONGKONG AND SINGAPORE COMPARED. trade centred in Canton long ago The first is that the positions occupied question that purely commission agents are will be only a metal to be handled. Fixity mortgagees, for they have probably held what class of merchantal There is no charge for everything in gold and silver bentures are in even worse case than the cause. gentlemen, Hongkong is a tee by Singapore and Hongkong are different, unaffected by the currency in Hongkong of our exchange will mean the confidence of their securities longer and have been re-
KASUGA MARU, under free and honest institu- which renders combined action impossible whether it be silver or gold. But those the whole world in us and in our commerceiving a lower rate of interest.
3,600 tons. Captain H. FRASER, will part, tions, and not in our day or in the in the direction of procuring relief from who deal in imports and export largely on cial transactions, and we shall be able to
be despatched for the above port on days of our children's children is the atthis, I would point out the currency that is subject to exchange in our colony, which will mean its develop they are not affected in this way because structed for service in the Tropics, and is
FRIDAY, the 27th inst., at 4 p.m. the instability of silver. Now, with their own account suffer most from a obtain money from elsewhere for investment China likely to
to be free enough to
Many persons may smugly object that This well-known Steamer is specially con attract away our trade. (Applans). In they have not stated in what respect fluctuations. It may be said that as in ment in the creation of more industries, they hold neither mortgages nor deben- provided with superior Accommodation and the last 25 years, the out-put of silver has, our positions are different. I contend almost all business undertakings there is Investors will feel assured that if they tures, their investments are confined to with all modern fittings and improvements rose than one third of what it was then. If they allege that Singapore is a pro- marchant which either ends in gain or £5,000 back another day. From the thirty many of these have improved in value. But Electric Light and Refrigerator. Doctor the above Port on FRIDAY, the 20th roughly, trebled, and the price is little that, in the main, our positions are alike, a certain amount of risk taken by the send £5,000 one day they will receive shares in joint-stock concerns, and that for the safety and comfort of Passengers. Captain ROBSON, will be despatched for Arguing, therefore, from these figures, and ducing country inasmuch as she produces loss to him, and the like considera. three open ports of China people who have such investors may perhaps not be aware, and Stewardess carried. with the knowledge of the ever-increasing three-quarters of the world's supply of tin tion for risk and its attendant result money to invest or save will send their or they may not remember, that most of production of silver sa by product alone and therefore a gold standard is desirable should also guide his exchange operations. money here knowing that it will the local companies have invested a large what will be the production of silver 8, 16. for that port, my reply is that these tin- This kind of argument will no doubt hold depreciate. How many people in this proportion of their reserve funds in mort- And 20 years bence 1. What will the price mine owners, themselves have petitioned good if the parallel drawn between the colony who have been saving for years have gages and debentures. Ten of the princi
REASONS FOR FIXITY.
LOSS TO JOINT STOCK COMPANIES...
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers,
382
Hongkong, February 18, 1993.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
FOR MANILA.
E Co.'s Japanese Mail Steamship
For Freight or Passage, apply to
A. S. MIHARA,
Manager. Hongkong, February 18, 1903.
374
LEFFERTS KNOX,
District Manager. Hongkong, February 18, 1903
WANTED.
1.8
978-
N English Young Lady desires en
gagement GOVERNESS or NURSERY GOVERNESS. Good Needle- woman and Musician. Previous experience in Teaching.
Office.
375
Apply to A.' "Care of CHINA MAIL Hongkong, February 18, 1903. DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW.
THE Company's Steamship
THALES,
February, at 10 am,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK &
General Managers, Hongkong, February 19, 1903,
Shipping.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
. י
USTASIATISCHER FRACHTDAMPFER DIENST,
Taking Cargo at through rates to ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, COPENHAGEN, LIBBON, OPORTO, LONDON, LIVERPOOL,, GLABOOW, TRIESTE, GENOA, PORTS in the LEVANTE ; BLACK SEA and BALTIC PORTS; NORTH and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTB).
-PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Shipping.
OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,
AND
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY,
LIMITED.
JOINT SERVICES.
FORTNIGHTLY. SAILINGS FOR LONDON.
MONTHLY SAILINGS FOR LIVERPOOL AND FOR CONTINENT
FROM
OUTWARDS.
STEAMERS
GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL......NESTOR GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL...... ACHILLES ...................
...KINTUCK. GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL..
GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL......GLAUCUS.......... GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL......PINGBUEY .................................... GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL......OANFA........
5.8. O. Ferd. Laeisz, Capt. FUCHS,
}
.8. Bamberg,
Capt. KIRCHNER,
3.5. Andalusia,
Capt. VON DOEHREN,
SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
FOR HAVRE AND HAMBURG, CALLING AT SINGAPORE AND PENANG.
26th February, 1903 FOR HAVRE AND HAMBURG, CALLING AT SINGAPORE AND COLOMBO,
10th March, 1903
FOR HAVRE AND HAMBURG.
AT SINGAPORE, AND PENANG, 24th March, 1903.
FOR HAVRE AND HAMBURG. CALLING AT SINGAPORE AND COLOMBO,
Freight,
Freight.
Freight.
S., Konigsberg,
Capt. MAYER, For further particulars, apply to
7th April, 1903.
Freight and Passengers.
FOR
LONDON, VIA GENOA LONDON
LONDON
1569
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,
HONGKONG OFFICE,
Queen's Buildings, No. 1.
PACIFIC
RAILWAY COMPANY'S
CANADIAN
ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE.
THE FAST ROUTE BETWEEN CHINA, JAPAN AND EUROPE, VIA CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES.
Crating at SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND VICTORIA, B.O.
SAFETY-SPEED-PUNCTUALITY.
Empress Twin Screw Steamships-6,000 Tons-10,000 Horse 'power-Speed 19 knots. Saving 3 to 7 Days accross the Pacific.
R.M.S. TARTAR...
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG
(Subject to Alteration.s
R.M.S. EMPRESS OF JAPAN R.M.S. ATHENIAN
R.M.S. EMPRESS OF CHINA R.M.S. EMPRESS OF INDIA R.M.S. TARTAR
R.M.S. EMPRESS OF JAPAN R.M.S. ATHENIAN
R.M.S. EMPRESS OF CHINA. R.M.S. EMPRESS OF INDIA
4425 TONS.... 6000 TONA.❤. 3882 TONS.....
6000 TONS... 6000 ONS.. 4425 TONS... 6000 TONS... 3882 TONS.
6000 TONS....
6000 TONE......
at
1903
WEDNESDAY, Feb, 25. WEDNESDAY, Mar. 11. WEDNESDAY, Mar. 18.. WEDNESDAY, April 1. WEDNESDAY, April 22. WEDNESDAY, May 6. WEDNESDAY. May 13. WEDNESDAY, May 27. WEDNESDAY, Juno 3. WEDNESDAA, June 24.
HEINLAND SEA OF JAPAN, and usually make the voyage YOKOHAMA TO magnificent TWIN-SCREWSTEAMSHIPS of this Lino pass through the famous
to a WEEK in VANCOUVER (B.C.), in 12 DAYS, saving THREE DAYS
and
connection make
Vancouver with the journey, the Trans-Pacific PALATIAL OVERLAND TRAINS of the CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY, which leave daily, and cross the Continent FROM THE PACIFIC TO THE Close connection is made at Montreal, ATLANTIC WITHOUT CHANGE. Quebec, Halifax, New York and Boston with all Trans-Atlantic Lines, of which passengers to Great Britain and the Continent are given choice
Shipping.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1908.
Shipping.
PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP
WILL
NAVIGATION COMPANY
LL despatch VESSELS to the Undermentioned FORTS on the DATE
named:-
FOR
STEAM HIY
CAPTAIN
S'PORE. P'ANG. CL'BO, PORT Ceylon...W. HAYWARD SAID & MARSEILLES · ...................
LONDON & ANTWERP VIA)
Y'MA, VIA S'BAI, N'KI,
MOJI AND KOBE....Candiat LONDON. &c. .......... ... Bengal *
......E. G. ANDREWS
Valetta
SHANGHAI........
DATE.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALOUTTA.
THE Steamship
CATHERINE APCAR, Captain S. H. Berson, will be despatched for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the .19th Feb,, at 10a.m. 19th February, at 3 p.m.
About 24th Feb. .A. L. VALENTINI, Noon, 28th Feb. W. B. PALMER, R.N.R....28th February. S'HAI &KOKE ........Nankin + ...........C. J. BENTON, B.N.R.....21st February. LONDON & ANTWERP, VIA )
S'PORE, PANG, CL'so. PORT Banca t..E. P. MARTIN, B.N.R....Noon, 4th March. SAID & MARSEILLES .....................
PASSENGER SEASON, 1903.
DUE
20th February. 23rd February. 25th February. ...6th March.
.11th March.
For MARSEILLES, PLYMOUTH
and LONDON DIRECT
·Malta...
..21st March,
The S. S., NESTOR left Singapore on the 14th inst., and is due hero on the 20th inst.
The S. S. ACHILLES left Singapore on the 17th inst., and isque here on th P. 23rd inst.
HOMEWARDS
LONDON BERTH.
STEAMERS
DIOMED....
..MACHAON
TO FAIL
.7th March.
.17th March.
31st March.
..14th April.
LONDON
.GLAUCUS .PINGBUEY.
The S. S. DARDANUS left Kutchmotzu for Amoy on the 14th inst., and is duo here on the 20th inst.
LIVERPOOL BERTH. (Taking Cargo at London Rates.)
LIVERPOOL. LIVERPOOL.........................
MARSEILLES & ANTWERP... PYRRHUS .................
FOR
www..com
WITHOUT TRANSHIPMENT
* See Special Advertisement.
+ For Freight only.
6,084 Tons.........28th March.
Calling at PENANG if sufficient inducement offers.
For Freight or passage, and further Particulars, apply to
& O. §. N. Co.'s Office,
Hongkong, February 18, 1903.
E. A. HEWETT," Superintendent.
26
HONGKONG MANILA.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
Hongkong,
D. SASSOON & Co., La.,
Agents.
M. S.
Do 1903.
310
STEAMSHIP CO.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. HE Steamship
THE
ARAB, Captain Gow, will be despatched as above on FRIDAY, the 20th Instant, at 5 p.m..
This steamer has superior accommoda- tion for First-class Passengers and is fitted throughout with Electrio Light. For Freight or Passage, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & CO., Agents.
Hongkong, February 17, 1903.
926
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA, VIA AMOY.
THE Company's Steamship
YUENSANG.
Highest Class, nowest, fastest and most luxurious Steam- ers between Hongkong and Manila,-Saloon amidships. Electric Light Perfect Cuisine-Surgeon carried. All the most up-to-date arrangements for comfort of Passengers. Captain P. H. ROLFE, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 21st Inst., st 3 p.m.
.DARDANUS
Kintuck.............
21st February.
20th March,
CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
CONTINENTAL BERTH.
28th February,
Steamship.
Tons.
Captain.
For
Sailing Dates.
TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE.
STEAMERS
TO BAIL
....24th February.
ZAFIRO RUBI PERLA DIAMANTE
2540
R. Rodger
2540
R. W. Almond
Manila Direct Feb. 20, at Noon. Feb. 27, at Noon.
1980
J. McGinty
1980
A. H. Notley
For Freight, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
Hongkong, February 18, 1903.
1831
Hongkong, February 14, 1903.
VICTORIA, SEATTLE, and TACOMA,ˆ
& all PACIFIC COAST POINTS, VIA ACHILLES... KOBE & YOKOHAMA
CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LD.
FOR
SHANGHAI
AMOY SHANGHAI
TIENTSIN.
MANILA
CEBU AND ILOILO FOOOHOW ...
STEAMER
HANYANG + ..KONGBENG...... WHAMPOA † NANCHANG ...SUNGKIANG *
KIUKIANG ..PAKHOI
TO BAIL
Shewan, Tomes & Co., General Managers.
2245
OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA.
A
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG-SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
Гов
..19th February. ..20th February.
21st February.
23rd February.
..26th February.
..24th February. .....26th February.
................................6th March.
AND AMOY,
.CHANGSHA *
..11th March.
FOOCHOW, Via SWATOW
COOK-
AMOY, SAMARANG & SOURABAYA.SHANTUNG MANILA
THURSDAY ISLAND,
TOWN, CAIRNS, TOWNSVILLE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY and MEL. BOURNE KOBE
CHANGSHA 11th March.
..16th March.
.CHINGTU *
The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by these Steamers, which are fitted throughout with Electric Light, Unrivalled Table. A duly qualified Surgeon is carried.
Taking Cargo on through bills of lading 'to all Yangteze and Northern China Ports. Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for all New Zealand and other Australian Ports.
N.B.REDUCED SALOON FARES, Single and Return, To Manila and Australian Ports.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
Hongkong. February 18, 1903.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
AGENTS.
Passengers booked through to all principal points and AROUND THE WORLD. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE
Acturn tickets to various points at reduced rates, Good for 4, 6, 9 and 12 months.
SPECIAL RATES (first class only) granted to Missionaries, Members of the Naval, Military, Diplomatic and Civil Services, and to European Officials in the Service of China and Japan Governments.
A
The attractive features of this Company's route embrace its PALATIAL TEAMSHIPS, (second to none in the World), the LUXURIANCE OF ITS FRANS-CONTINENTAL TRAINS (the Company having received the highest award for same at recent Chicago World's Exhibition) and the diversity of MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAIN AND LAKE SCENERY through which the Railway passes.
THE DINING CARS AND MOUNTAIN HOTELS of this route are owned and berated by the Company, and their appointments and Cuisine are unexcelled.
For further information, Maps, Guides, Books, Rates of Freight and Passage, *pply to
Hongkong, February 14, 1903.
D. E. BROWN, General Agent,
PEDDER STREET,
PORTLAND AND ASIATIC
STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
J
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN. SUEZ, PORT SAID NAPLES, GENOA, ANTWERP, BREMEN/HAMBURG; PORTS IN THE LEVANTE, BLACK SEA AND BALTIC PORTS; ALSO LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON AND SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS. STEAMERS WILL CALL AT GIBRALTAR AND SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND
1112
Stextuers. STUTTGART +
PREUSSEN f
PRINZ HEINRICH +
CAILINGS FROM HONGKONG, via SHANGHAI, INLAND- PORTLAND, OREGON
SEA OF JAPAN, MOJI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA; EOR
"PERATING IN
CONNECTION WITH THE
STEAMSHIP. ·
INDRAPURA
INDRASAMHA
INDRÄVELLI
OREGON RAILROAD & NAVIGATION CO.
TONS,
CAPTAIN.
4899 A. E. Hollingsworth 5197 R. P. Craven
HONGKONG. February 28, 1903 March 10, 1903 April 16, 1903 Through Bills of Lading Issued to Pacific Coast Points and all Eastern, Canadian Bad United States Points. For through rates of Freight and further information,
inmunicate with or apply to
4899 W. E. Craven
PORTLAND & ASIATIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY. Hongkong, 13th February, 1903.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
(THE JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.)
PROJECTED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG-SUBJECT TO ALTERATION,
Steamers.
BANUKI MARU,
W. TOWNSEND,
TYO MARU,
C. H. BUTLEL,
KAGOSHIMA MARU,
K. KORI
BOMBAY MARU,
T. MURAI
KUMANO MARU,
E. W. HASWELL,
INABA MARU,
W. BAINBRIDGE,
{
Destinations.
MARSEILLES, LONDON and ANTWERP, Via SINGAPORE, PEN- ANG, COLOMBO & POET SAID:
VICTORIA, B.C., and SEATTLE, U.S.A... Via SHANGHAI, MOJI, KOBE and YOKOHAMA.
BOMBAY, VIA SINGAPORE and COLOMBO.
MÕJI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA.
NAGASAKI, KOBE AND
YOKOHAMA,
KOBE AND YOKOHAMA.
Sailing Dates.
SATURDAY, 21st Feb., at Daylight.
TUESDAY, 24th
• Feb., at 4 p.m.
TUESDAY, 24th Feb., at Noon.
TUESDAY
Feb., at Noon.
FRIDAY, 27th
Feb., at Noon.
FRIDAY, 27th
Fab., Daylight. Through Passenger Tickets issued to the Principal Cities in the United States, Canada, and Europe, in connection with the Great Northern Railway and Atlantic Steamers. Round-the-World Tickets also issued. Between Moji and Kobe, 1st and 2nd Class Through Passengers have the option of travelling by the Sanyo Railway.
Fer further information as to Freight, Passage, Sailings, &c., apply at the Orm- pany s Local Branch Office in Prince's Buildings, First Floor, Chater Road,
Hongkong, February 16, 1903.
A. S. Mihara Manager
HAMBURG *
PASSENGERS AND LUGGAGE.
N.E. CARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH BILES OF LADING FOR THE PRINCIPAL PLACES IN RUSSIA. PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG-SUBJECT TO ALTERATION. Sailing Dates. WEDNESDAY, 18th Feb., 1903. WEDNESDAY, 4th March, 1903. WEDNESDAY, 18th March, 1903. WEDNESDAY, 1st April, 1903. WEDNESDAY, 15th April, 1903. WEDNESDAY, 29th April, 1903. WEDNESDAY 13th May, 1903, WEDNESDAY 27th May, 1903, THURSDAY 11th June, 1903. THURSDAY, 25th June, 1903. * Steamers of the Hamburg-Amerika Linie.
+ Calling at Amsterdam.
STUTTGART, of the NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
SACHSEN +...
KIAUTSCHOU *
BAYERN
ROON
PRINZ. REG. LUITPOLD
GNEISENAU
"...
TAMSUI, Via SWATOW
AND AMOY,
TAMSUI, Via SWATOW
AND AMOY,
STEAMER
DAIGI MARU
T. W. GROVES, ANPING MARU,
T. GOTO,
DAIJIN MARU,
T. OGATA,
LEAVING
1 SUNDAY, 22nd
February. WEDNESDAY, 26th
February. SUNDAY, 1st
March.
The Co.'s new Steamers are specially designed for the coast trade of South China and Formosa, and are fitted with all modern improvements. Excellent accom- modation is provided for 1st class passengers, and a duly qualified Doctor is carried.
All Steamers carry the Imperial Japanese Mails, subject to periodical inspection by the Government Marine Surveyors, and are registered the highest at Lloyd's.
Steamers will go alongside the Co.'s Pontoon at the Customs water-front premises at Tamsui to land all Passengers and cargo.
For Freight, Passage and further information apply at the C..'s ocal Branch Office, at No. 2, Des Voeux Road Central,
T. ARIMA;
Hongkong, February 18, 1903.
TOYO KISEN KAISHA
(ORIENTAL S. S. Co.)
REGULAR SERVICE BETWEEN HONGKONG
T
AND MANILA IN 48 Hours. THE Company's well-known Steamship
ROSETTA MARU, 3876 Tons, Captain N. TATE, will be despatched for MANILA on THURSDAY, the 19th February, at Noon. To be followed by. Rohilla Maru on or about 25th February.
Magnificent Accommodation. "Comfort- able Cabina. Excellent Table. Unrivalled Speed. Electric Light, Doctor and
For Freight or Passage, apply at the Company's Office, 3 Queen's Buildings, Ice House Street.
ON WEDNESDAY, the 18th day of EuroET, 1903, at Noex; the Steamship Stewardes carried.
Captain
P. GROSCH, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Port as above, Calling at NAPLES and GENOA.
·
Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon, on MONDAY, the 16th February, Cargo and Specie will be received on Board until 5 p.m. on TUESDAY, the 17th Feb., and Parcels will be received at the Agency's Offico until Noon on TUESDAY, the 17th Feb.
Contents of Packages are required. No Parcol Receipts will be signed for less than $2.50 and Parcels should not exceed Two Feet Cubio in Measurement,
The Steamer has splendid accommodation and carries a Doctor and Stewardesses. Linen can be washed on board,
1
Norddeutscher Lloyd.
For further Particulars, apply to
2
1947
Melchers & Co., Agents. NORTHERN PACIFIC S.S.
CO
BOSTON STEAMSHIP CO. BOSTON TOW-BOAT CO.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.
Via Shanghai, Inland Sea of Japan, Kobe and Yokohama,
FOR VICTORIA, B.C., AND TACOMA
IN CONNECTION WITH '
NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO.
Steamers.
SHAWMUT LYRA * VICTORIA.. HYADES *
Tona.
Captains
1902.
Hongkong,
K. NAKASHIMA,
Manager. February 16, 1903.
2285
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHÓW.
THE Company's Steamship
THE KHAITAN,
Captain ROACH, will be despatched for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 19th February, at 10a.m.
315
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, February 16, 1903.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS. FOR SHANGHAL KOBE AND
·YOKOHAMA.
HE Company's Steamship
THE ERNEST SIMONS
for the above ports on or about SUNDAY, Captain DuruY FROMY, will be despatched
the 22nd Instant."
9606
W. M. Smith
Feb.
-4417 3502
W. Williams.......
March
25. 10.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, February 16, 1903.
318
J. Panton...
March
3753
G. Wright
March
17. 24.
Steamers marked (*) have no passenger accomodation.
·AMERICAN ASIATIO S.. 8. Co.
MANAGER.
2579
CHINA NAVIGATION
CO., LIMITED.
Hongkong to SYDNEY and MELBOURNE via usual Aus- tralian Ports of Call.
Saloon passengers carried at SPECIALLY REDUCED RATES, particulars of which can be obtained on applica tion to the Undersigned.
NEXT. SAILINGS. "OHANGSHA"...leaves on 11th Mar. “CHINGTU ”
4th April "TAIYUAN
21st April.
Superior accommodation amidships Electric Light throughout Fitted with Refrigerators which ensure a fresh supply of ice and provisions during the entire voyage-Duly qualified European Surgeons carried.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LD. Hongkong, February 17, 1903. 257
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE.
FOR SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, HIOGO AND YOKOHAMA.- THE Imperial German Mail Steamship
OF THE HAMBURG AMERIKA LINIE,
HAMBURG,
Captain E. BURMEISTER, due here with the the 20th Inst., a.m., will leave for the outward German Mail about FRIDAY,
above places about 24 hours after arrival.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, For further Particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & Co
Agents Hongkong, February 16, 1903.
317
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling at PORT DARWIN, and QUEENS LAND POETS, and taking through Cargo"
to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND. TASMANIA, &0.) Steamship! Met
HE Steam EMPIRE, Captain MCARTHUR, will be despatched as above on THURSDAY, the 5th March,
at Noon.
This well-known Steamer is specially fitted for Passengers, and has a Refrigers ting Chamber, which ensures the supply of Fresh Provisions, Ice, &c., throughout the This Steamer is installed throughout with
voyage.
HE attention of passengers is directed to the very cheap rates offered by this Line FOR NEW YORK via SUEZ CANAL. the Electric Light.
to the PACIFIC COAST and to the INTERIOR and EASTERN CITIES of the THE Steamship UNITED STATES and to EUROPE.
T
GIBRALTAR,
Special rates allowed to o meribers of Government Services. Through Bills of Lading issued to PACIFIC COAST POINTS and to the Principal for the above Ports ou TUESDAY, the
Cities in the United States and Canada
For further information as to Freight, or Passage, Apply to
Captain D. MORRIS, will be despatched
24th February.
For Freight, apply to
Dodwell & Co., Limited, General Agents. Hongkong, February 10, 1903.
1724
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
General agents. Hongkong, February 16, 1903,
116
A Stewardess and a duly-qualified Sur geon are carried.
N.B.To assure the additional comfort
have electric fans fitted in state-rooms. of passengers the steamers of the Company
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, February 6, 1903,
280
#
This steamer has superior accommoda- tion for First Class Passengers, and is fitted throughout with Electric Light.
For Freight, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, February 17, 1903.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE.
[..
329
FOR SHANGHAI, (Taking Cargo at through rates to TaING- TAU, CHINRIANG AND HANKOW). THE. Steamship
THE
LOONGMOON,
Captain SCHULZ, will be despatched for the above Port on SUNDAY, the 22nd inst., at Daylight.
This Steamer has superior Accommoda tion for First and Second-class Passengers.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, February 17, 1903.
FOR SHANGHAI, DALNY AND PORT ARTHUR.
THE Steamship
325
SULLBERG, Captain MEYER, will be despatched for the above Ports on SUNDAY, the 15th March, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
HAMBURG-ÄMERIKA LINIE,
Hongkong Office.
Hongkong, February 17, 1903.
NOTICE,
391
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS. Y
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA PORTS, LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX ;
-Also
PORTS OF BRAZIL & RIVER
PLATE.
ON
N MONDAY, the 23rd Feb., at 1 p.m., the Company's Steamship OOBANIEN, Captain GUIGUES, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Port for Man. SEILLES Via BOMBAY,
This Steamer connects at COLOMBO with the 8.8. Australien, which vessel takes on her Passengers and Mails, leaving that port on the 7th March, 1903, direct to Suez, Port Said and Marseilles.
Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and ac cepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.
Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon. Cargo will be received on board until 4 p.m., Specie and Parcels until 8 p.m. on the 22nd Feb, 1903. (Parcela are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Office).
Contents and value of Packages are re- quired.
For further particularz, apply at the Company's Office.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent.
Hongkong, February 10, 1903,"
285
STEAM FOR STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGIIT, MEDITER- RANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bils of Lading issued for BATA- VIA, PERSIAN GULF CON TINENTAL AMERICAN AND SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.
Steamship BENGAL, Captain 1A. L. VALENTINI, carrying His Ma jesty's Maile, will be despatoked from this for BOMBAY on SATURDAY, the 28th Feb., 1909, at Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the above Porte:
Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France, and Tea for London (under arrangement) will be transhipped at Colombo into a steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and London; other cargo for London, &c., will be conveyed vid Bombay, WITH TRAN. SHMENT.
Parcels will be received at this Office until 4 p.m. the day before sailing. The contents and value of all packages are required.
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Com
For further Particulare, apply to pany's Bille of Lading.
E. A BEWETT,
Superintensent.
P. & O. & N. Co.'s Offico,
Hongkong, February 14, 1M 3.
309
י
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1903.
Shipping.
Insurances.
$
INDO.CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
THE Company's Steamship
NAMSANG,
Captain GEO, PAYNE, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, the 24th Feb.. 1903, at Noon.
For Freight or F'assage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,
General Managers. Hongkong, February 17, 1903,
328
'GLEN' LINE OF STEAMSHIPS..
FOR LONDON AND ANTWERP, Via
GENOA.
THE Stormship
INSURANCE COMPANY. TOTAL FUNDS AT 31ST DECEMBER, 1901, £15,722,693. Authorised Capital £3,000,000 0 0 Subscribed Capital.
£2,750,000 00 Paid-up Capital .................................£687,500 0·0 ..£2,695,548 5 2
Fire Funds
Hove company we are prepared to AVING been appointed AGENTS of the accept EUROPEAN and CHINESE RISKS at Current Rates.
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., Agents. Hongkong, July 2, 1902,
1537
SALAMANDER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
THE Undersigned having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company are prepared to accept Risks against Fire at Current Rates.
HOTZ, 'JACOB & Co. Hongkong, March 31, 1900-
Banks.
THE CHINA MAIL.
BANKING CORPORATION. UNGKONG AND SHANGHAI
PAID-UP CAPITAL...............$10,000,000 RESERVE FUND-
Sterling Reserve, $10,000,000 Silver Reserve 5,600,000
RESERVE INABILITY or) PROPRIETORS ..........................
-$15,500,000 $10,000,000
COURT OF DIRECTORS :-
A. J. RAYMOND, Esq.-Chairman. H. E. TOMKINS, Esq.-Deputy Chairman. G, Balloch, Esq. C. Michelau, Esq. Hon. C. W. Dickson. D. M. Moses, Esq. E. Goetz, Esq.
H. Schubart, Esq. G. H. Medhurst, Hon. it. Shewan.
Esq.
N. A. Siebe, Esq. CHIEF MANAGER : Hongkong-J. R. M. SMITH,
MANAGER: Shanghai-H. M. BEVIS. BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY
BANKING Co., LD.
LONDON
GLENGYLE,
B.N.R., will Captain T. DARKE, despatched as above on WEDNESDAY, the 25th February, 1903.
be
For Freight or Passage, apply to
MCGREGOR BROS, & GOW. Hongkong, February 5, 1903.
738
251
THE STANDARD LIFE OFFICE (Established 1825)
6
**
"1
4
REGULAR STEAMSHIP SERVICE TO NEW Premiums
YORK,
VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. (ith Liberty to Call at PHILIPPINE PORTS)
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.
1903.
SHIMOSA ........... About 3rd March. THORDIS
15th March.
+
For Freight and, further information,
Apply to
DODWELL & CO,
Agents. Hongkong, February 18, 1903.
JTJ.,
110
FOR KOBE, NAGASAKI AND
WI ADIWOSTOK. -
亠
THE Steamship
SAVOIA.
Captain BEBBELMUND, will be despatched
for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 5th March; at Daylight.
Conditions Moderate
Liberal TT is not given unto all to be rich in this
world's goods. The majority have but a limited capacity for making money and an unlimited capacity for spending it, and so comparatively few die oven moderately well off,
A Policy of Life Assurance is the cheap- est and safest mode of making a certain provision for one's families.
เ
For full particulars, apply to:-
MESSRA DODWELL& CO., LTD., Agents. Hongkong, December 24, 1902. 2523-83
Notices to Consignees.
INDO.CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
HE Co.'s Steamship Namsang having arrived from the above Ports, Con- This steamer has superior Accommoda-signees of Cargo by her are hereby informed tion for First Class Passengers and that their Goods will be delivered from
carries a Doctor.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,
Hongkong Office.
Hongkong, February 17, 1903.
Notices to Consignees.
330
AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVI-
GATION COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM YOKOHAMA AND KOBE.
HE Company's Steamship Austria having arrived, Consignees Cargo are hereby informed that their are landed at their
THE
of
risk into the Godowns of the Hose
KONG AND Kowloon Wharf and Godown COMPANY, LIMITED, whence delivery may be obtained.
alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge or remain. ing on board after 4 p.m. the 19th Inst., will be landed at Consignees' risk and expenso into Godowns at EAST POINT. No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong. February 17, 1903.
'BEN' LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
STEAMSHIP BENALDER.
HONGKONG-Interest ALLOWED, On Current Account at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS :-
For 3 months 2 per cent per annum.
1. 12
"
13
J. R. M. SMITH,
Ohief Manager.
Hongkong, February 16, 1903.
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
THE business of the above. Bank is con-
ducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORA- TION. Rules may be obtained on ap. plication
INTEREST on deposits la allowed at PER CENT. per annum Depositors my transfer at their option balances of ONGKONG AND $100 or more to the SHANGHAI BANK, to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT. per
annum.
For the Hongkong and Shanghai
Banking Corporation,
Hongkong. May 1, 1900.
J. R. M. SMITH,
Chief Manager.
1517
THE
YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK,
LIMITED,
ESTABLISHED 1880.
---
Banks.
EUTSCH-ASIATISCHE
DEUTS
HONGKONG AVERAGE MARKET
PRICES.
BANK.
PAID-UP CAPITAL. S'hai Ths. 5,000,000.
HEAD OFFICE; SHANGHAI, BOARD of DIRECTORS: BERLIN.
Branches.
CALOUTTA. TIENTSIN.
BERLIN, HANKOW, TRINGTAU (KIAutschou).
LONDON BANKERS: Mesara N. M. Rothschild & Sons. The Union of London and Smiths Bank, Limited. Deutsche Bank (Berlin), London Agency, Direction der Disconto Gesellschaft. Interest allowed on Current Account. Deposits received on terms which may be Learnt on application. Every description
acted. of Banking and Exchange business trans-
H. FIGGE,
Manager.
Hongling. October 6, 1902.
HEAD OFFICE NEW YOBE.
LONDON OFFICE;
33 & 35 Lombard Street E.0.
F. C. BISHOP, Manager Eustern Dept.
LONDON BANKERS:
PARE'S BANK, LIMITED.
HONGKONG OFFICE- 4, DES VŒUX ROAD." General Banking and Exchange business transacted.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Accounts at 2 % per annum. On Fixed Deposits:
for 3 months 2 per cent. per annum.
8
34
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12
4 13
E. F. GROS
Acting Manager.
Hongkong, December 1, 1902. 1361
L
NTERNATIONAL BANKING
IN
CORPORATION.
HEAD OFFICE-NEW YORK.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED Yen 24,000,000 FISCAL AGENTS FOR THE UNITED STATES CAPITAL PAID-UF CAPITAL UNCALLED RESERVE FUND
Corrected to Thursday, February 12, 1903.
At 100 cents per Dollar Mexican
Beef sirloin & prime cut-Mei Long Pa... fb 18
Corned-Ham Ngau Yuk
肉食
Rook Fish,-Sek Kau Kung
Roach.--Chun Yu
Salmon,Ma Yau Yu
Shark. Sa Yu
Skate,-Po Yo
Shrimps,-Ha
Snapper,-Lap Iu
..
Butcher Meat.
**
*
Roast,-Shiu
Soup,-Tong Yuk
**
•
51
Stoak,-Ngan Yuk Pa
無醜扒
Soles, Tat Sa Yu..
16
牛肉 Tench,-
-Wan Yu
16.
**
*
Sausages,-Ngau Tak Chaung Bullock's Brains,~,, Know.
་་
Tongue fresh,-Ngau Li
corned-Ham Ngau Li
Feet,-Ngau Kerk
Kidneys,-Ngau Yiu
Head,-Chi Tou
"
11
Heart, Chi Sum
"
Liver,-Chi Con
Kidneys,-Chi Yiu
Pork, Chop,-Chi Pai Kwat
Corned,-Ham Chu Yuk Leg,-Chu Pei
19
19
,,Fat or Lard,-Chu Yau
each 9
Sheeps' Head and Feet,-Yeung Tau K rk set 50
**
"
Heart,-Yeung Sum
Kidneys,-Yeung Yiu
Mutton,-Sang Yeung Yau... Veal,-Ngau Chai Yuk
A
"
11
18,000,000 6,000,000 8,910,000
327
TOKIO. LONDON.
LYONS,
HEAD OFFICE-YOKOHAMA
BRANCHES AND AGENCIES:
KOBE. NAGASAKI.
NEW YORK. SAN FRANCISCO. HONOLULU, BOMBAY. SHANGHAI TIENTSIN. NEWCHWANG. PEKING.
OF AMERICA IN CHINA AND THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, CAPITAL PAID-UP, ...... GOLD $3,000,000. RESERVE FUND, ......... ...GOLD $3,000,000, TOTAL, EQUIVALENT TO ABOUT £1,230,000.
19
FROM ANTWERP, LONDON AND
STRAITS.
of hereby formed that all Goods are being
landed at their risk into the GoDoWNS Of the HONGKONG and Kowloon WHARF and GODOWN CO., LIMITED, at Kowloon, whence
LONDON BANKERS:
LONDON BAnkers: National Provincial Bank of England, Ltd. The. Union of London and Smith's Bank, Limited.
HE Corporation buys and sells Bills of
The London Joint Stock Bank, Limited, Exchange issues Letters of Cr
Parr's Bank, Limited,
The Union of London and Smiths Bank, Limited.
HONGKONG BRANCH-Interest allowed. On Current Account at the Rate of 2%
No Claims will be admitted after the and/or from the wharves delivery may be per annum on the daily balance.
Goods have left the Godowns, and all Claims must be sent in to the Office of the undersigned before Noon, on the 21st February, or they will not be recognized. No Fire Insurance has been effected, and any Goods remaining in the Godowne after the 21st Feb. will be subject to rent.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SANDER, WIELER & Co., Agents. Hongkong, February 16, 1903.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods undelivered after the 22nd Feb., will be subject to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 1st March, or they will not be re- cognized.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Gooda are to be left in the Godowns, where thoy 314 will be examined on the 22nd February, at
11 8.m.
THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S
STEAMER BENGAL, FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND STRAITS.
0°
YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above- named Vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY'S GODOWNS at Kowloon, where each consign. mont will be sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.
This Vessel brings on Cargo :- From LONDON, &c., ex 8.8. Oceana. From PERSIAN GULF, ex B. I. S. N. and B. & P. S. N. Co.'s steamers,
Optional goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary before 2 p.m. To-day.
Goods not cleared by the 20th Inst., at
4 p.m., will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in any case whatever.
Damaged packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Con signes's and the Company's representative at an appointed hour. All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here after which date they cannot be recognised. No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns. E. A. HEWETT, WA
Superintendent. Hongkong, February 13, 1903.
FROM HAMBURG, BREMEN, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
304
THE N. D. L. Steamship Bamberg, Capt. KIRCHNEE, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature by the Under- signed and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.
- Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before Noon, To-day.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, February 16, 1903.
annum.
Sausages,-Ngau Chai Yuk Tong.
Poultry.
Chicken,-Kai Chai ...
Capons, Large, Small,-Sin Kai Ducks,-A
and carries on every description of Bank- Doves,-Pan Kau
business. ing and Exchange
Money received on Current Deposit Account at Eggs, Hen -Kai Tan..... the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the Fowls, Canton,—Kai daily balances, and on Fixed Deposit as follows:
מן
***
Almonds,-Hung Yan
Apples, (California)-Kam San Ping Kho
(Chefoo)-Tin Chun Ping Khor
Bananas, fragrant, Canton,San Shing
Heung Chiu
Bananas, (brides), Macao--San Houng Chiu
Chestnuts, Chinese,-Foong Lut?...
b
15
ཋ ཋ ཋ ༈ ༞ ྂ ཋ ཋ སྐ ཝཱ ཎྜ སྐུ
11
Filha
16 蠢魚:
16
馬友魚
14
7
鮪魚
18
16
12
14
60 脚鱼
12
銀魚仔 ♡
菓子
Ib
20
杏仁
40 金山平業
天津平業
海棠
Lemons, China-Ning Moong
Lichess, Dried-Lai Chi Con!
Limos, (Saigon)-Sai Kung Ning Moong...each 8
Mango, Manila-Lui Sung Mong
Oranges, (Canton)-San Shing Tim Chang
11 Small,-Tai Kut.....
Mandarin,-Tim Kut
Olives,-Pak Lam
Pears, (American),-Kam San Shut Li
(Canton), Cooking,→Sa Li
10 甜糖
15. 牛仔肉腸
40
Artichokes, Shanghai Sheung Hat Ah
Chi Cheuk
16
Turbot, Cho How Yu
1
Turtles, small, fresh water,-Kerk Yu
White Bait,-Ngan Yu C
15
"
牛肉腸
per set 8
牛精
-
each 45
Fruits.
牛粥
56
11
1
"
Head,-Ngau Tau
50
*****
296
**
Heart, Ngau Sum
Ib, 9
...
+
Hump, Salt-Ngau Kin
13
** 19
G
YUARANTY TRUST COMPANY OF
NEW YORK, (AMERICAN BANK),
each
8
n
Small,-Hoi Tong...
Custard, -Fan Lai Chi
...each-
8
19
牛腰
Established 1864.
*
Tail-Ngau Mei
16
***
牛尾
***
2
PAID UP CAPITAL ...U.S. $2,000,000 Gold. SURPLUS AND
31
Liver,—Ngau Con
lb. 9
2
牛肝
386
UNDIVIDED PROFITs do. 5,180,000 Gold. U.S. $7,180,000 Gold:
"
Tripe (undressed)-Ngau To *** 19
6
...
10
牛肚
Calves' Head and Feet-Ngau-chai-tau-kak, set 75 Mutton Chop,-Yeung. Pai Kw
Carambola,-Yeung Tuo
..
144
4
...
ib. 22
Cocoanuts,—Yeh Tez...
...04th 9
椰子
"
14
Leg,-Yeang Pei ... Shoulder, Young Shau Pigs Chitlings-Chi chong
22
Grapes, Sin Tai Tsz...
鮮襪子
***
20
羊肶
10
**
"
单手
*** 17
7
***
15
Feet,-Chi Kerk
12
猪臟
...
"
་་
Fry,-Chi Chak
12
猪脚
11
"
FA 17
14
猪雜
Mango, Saigon Sai Kung Moong...
猪頭
Man osteens,-San Chuk Taz.
猪心
в
DE
... lb. 21
猪腰
呂宋芒
"
西貴¥
dozen
5
6
大楷
機
于乾檬书把于
18
猪肝
*** 99
18
Bod
***
18
金山雪梨
猪比
""
15
沙梨
****
猪油
each 6
,, (Shanghai),-Sheung Hai L. 羊頭脚 Peatints, Fa Sang
12
上海
10
花生
羊心
9
羊腰
Liver,-Yeung Con
lb. 22
***
SEAT
Persimmons Large,--Hung Chie
Pine-apples, 1st quality, Shoung Poon Ti
Paw Law
,, 2nd cocking Chung-tang-paw-law !,,
***
*I***
each 6
电波藉
Sucking Pigs, To Ordor—Chu Chai Suet, Beef, - Sang Ngau Yau
16
豬仔
Plantains, Tai Chen
大集
18
44
Pumelo, Siam,—Chim Lo Yau
10
###
20
་
Walnuts,-Hop Tuo
10
...
..16
牛仔肉
合桃
Vegetables, &o.
茶蔬
ib
Ᏼ ..
丫治竹
25 鵝仔
Beans, (French), Macao, Oh Moon Pin Ta
7 澳門邊荳
24
T
(French), Shanghai, Sheung Hai
BOO
*18
Pin Tau
上海邊荳
each 22
"
Sprout —Ah Chơi
3
茅茶
per dozen. 22
鷄蛋
»
Long,-Tau Kok
##
bio
22
:
11
For 12 months,.4% per annum..
On fixed deposits for 12 months, 5% per
6
4
Hainan,-Hui Nam Kai'... e-Ngoi
20
Beot Root,-Hung Choi Lau
Brinjala, Green,-Ching Yuen Ker
each
2
Ւ
紅菜頭
19
19 Red,-Hung Ker...
*
"
*
99
3
3
11
19
Geese, Wild Sh'ai,-Sh'ai Yer Ngoi, Musk Doer, Wong Keng Hare, Shanghai,—Tu Chai
pair
上海野鵝
each $4.-
***
557
29
免任
Brassica,-Pak Choi...
Bamboo Shoots, Cheuk Shun
Cabbage, Chinese, com.-Kai Choy
青天
紅茄
白茶
12-
竹笋
3.
茶茶
Partridge,-Che Khoo
55
""
...
pair 81.40
鷓鴣
Cabbage Root,—Kai Lan Tau
osch
2
芥蘭頭
山貓
Cabbage, (Shanghai).-Yeh Choi
8
"T.
椰菜
161
Pigeons, Canton,-Pak Kup
each 35
白鴿
Cane Shoots, bunch,--Kau Shun
2
ן
19
海口白鴿
Quail,-Um-Chun
Bach .9
鵪鶉·
Medium sizo,Cheung Yeh Cho -fa
"
Rice Birds,--Wo Fa Chenk Snipe,-Sa-Chui
dozen
―
禾花雀
21
Small size,-Sxi Yoh Choi Fa
M
"
18
沙錐 Carrots,--Kam Bliun
Hen,
Turkeys, Cock,-Phor Kai Kung
Na
Wild Ducks, Sh'ai,--Shanghai Sui-ap pair $1.30 Teal,-Sui Ap Chai,
65
火雞公
Celery, Chinese,--Tong Kan Choi
40
**
大鷄乸
19
English,-Yeung
1
17
White,-Pak
60
水鴨仔
Chilies Dried,-Con Lai Chi
£0
Wild Ducks, Canton,-Sang Shing Sui Ap ca.
75 省城水鴨
Red,-Hung Fa 11
28
Groen,-Ching Lat Chin
12
Fish.
海鮮
Curry Stuff, English, Ka Lee Choi Liu...
Cucumbers,-Ching Kwa
6
10
青瓜
Bitter Squash,-Fu Kwa
Barbel,-Ka Yu
15
加魚
Garlic,-Suen Tau
+
19
3
3
Bream,-Bin Yu
***
**
13
"
11
""
鯿魚
S. SHIGENAGA,
Agent.
Canton Fresh Water Fish,-Ho' Siu Ya Carp, Li Yu
***
11
-18-
218
鯉魚
海鮮魚
Ginger, young,--Sun Taz Keung
容甯
Horse-Radish, S'hai-Lik Kan
新子控
old,-Lo Keung .......
Catfish, Chik Yu
9
赤魚
Indian Corn, Suk Mai
...
piece
粟米
14
鰵魚 ®
Lettuce,-Young Sang Choi
· ach
1
**
3%
Crabs,-Hai...
12
蟹
Water Chesnuts,-Ma Tai
17.
..
*** 5%
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER 1853. HEAD OFFICE, LONDON.
Cuttle Fish,-Muk yu Dab,-Sa Mang Yu...
12
墨魚
9
Mushrooms, Fresh-Sang Cho Kho
£800.000
10
8
7
"
II
海鳗
"
12
·淡水鱔
16
黃
Okroes,-Mo Ker...
20
6 3
3%
田雞
洋芫酱
48
石班
10
--་
T. P. COCHRANE,
Acting Manager.
Gudgeon,-Pak Kup Ya
12
白蛤魚
R48
Herrings, Teo Pak...
12
-胃白
上海署仔
Halibut,Cheung Kwan Y
$14
將軍甲
日本署仔
Labrus,-Wong Fa Ya
13
黃花魚
American,—Fa Kit
1.
花旗仔
16
鱼
Foochow, Fek Chau nu Teal
廣州著仔
16
Macao,-Oh Moon
澳門署仔
Pumpkin-Toong Kwa
Yu
12
Radish,-Hung Lo Pak Tsai
Josed
14
晴魚
Shalots,-Con Chung Tau
Oysters,-Sang Hoo
16
生罐
BAIN & REID. CHINA MAIL' Office, Dec. 1900.
THE REVENUE OF CHINA.
Parrotfish,Kai Kung Yu Perch,,
Tan Loc
11
A
Spinach,-Yin Choi
13
DIM
Pike,-Fa Paw Poung Plaice,...—Pan Yu
班魚
comfret, Black,-Hak Chong
18
無鱝
Pomfret, White,-Pak Chong.
18
白鎗
Prawns,Ming Ha HAY-Pel Pa Sa
28
明蝦
琵琶沙
annum.
On fixed deposits for 6 months, 4% per On fixed deposits for 3 months, 8% per
TARO HODSUMI,
annum.
Manager. Hongkong, October 31, 1902.
IMPERIAL BANK OF
689
CHINA.
ESTABLISHED BY IMPERIAL DECREE OF THE 12TH NOVEMBER, 1896.
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL,
| PAID-UP CAPITAL,
24
316
AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
50
Tls. 5,000,000 2,500,000
HEAD OFFICE-SHANGHAL BRANCHES D AGENCIES, CANTON, CHEFOO, CHINKIANO,
CHUNGKING,
HANKOW,
PEKING, PENANG, SINGAPORE, TIENTSIN.
Collection Bills of Exchange drawn
THE Company's Steamship Nippon, having
arrived, Consignees of Cargo areHE BANK PURCHASES and receives for hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN CO., LOOTED, whence delivery may be obtained.
This Vessel brings Cargo:- From Trieste ex 6.8 Imperator and
Bombay. Moravia transhipped at.
From Zanazibar ex 8.8. Galicia tran- shipped at Aden,
Optional Cargo will be discharged here, unless notice
to the contrary bo given im- mediately.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Claims must be sent in to the Office of the Undersigned before Noon, on the 22nd February, or they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insurance has been effected, and any Goods remaining in the Godowns after the 22nd of Feb., will be subject to pent.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SANDER, WIELER & Co., Agents. Hongkong, February 16, 1903.
Not Responsible for Debts.
NEITHER the Captain, the Agents, not
323
Choners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Crew of the following Voveds during their stay on Hongkong Harbour :—
LUNGMANN, American ship, Captain 0. Johnsen-Order.
SHIMOSA, British ship, Captain E A. CHAPLAIN. --Dodwell & Co. Ltd.
Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed into the Godowns of the HoseKONG EAST PRAYA RECLAMATION
AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODÓW COμ- PANY, LIMITED, and stored at Confignees" risk and expense.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after 20th Feb. will be subject to rent.
All Broken, Chafed, and Damaged Goods
SCHEME.
AS PROPOSED TO THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT AND THE MARINE LOT HOLDERS BY SIR PAUL OHATER.
are to be left in the Godowns, where they The Full Details Printed in Pamphlet Form.
will be examined on the 20th Feb., at 3p.m.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,
Hongkong Office. Hongkong, February 13, 1909, - 300
NOW EADY.
Copies may be had at CHINA Marr: Office. Prios 50 Cents each.
on the above places, and Sells Drafts and Telegraphic Transfera Payable at its Branches aud Agencies.
HONGKONG BRANCH. Advances made on approved securities. Bills Discounted.
Interest allowed on Current Accounts at the Rate
2% per
Annum on the Daily Balances.
55
6
On Fixed Deposits for 3 Months
12. E. W. RUTTER,
Manager. Hongkong, January 18, 1901 · 1970
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
THE LIMITED,
HONGKONG-TEMPORARY OFFICE, PRINCE'S BUILDINGS.
CHARLES R. SCOTT, Manager,
Hongkong, February 13, 1903.
THE BANK OF TAIWAN (FORMOSA) LIMITED.
(INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER). AUTHORIZED CAPITAL .........Yen 5,000,000 PAID UP CAPITAL................................... jy
2,500,000
HEAD OFFICE-TAIPEI, FORMOSA.
HONGKONG OFFICE:
4, QUERN'S ROAD (facing Daddell Street),
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Account at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS :-
For 12 months. 5 per cent. per annum.
0 11
Hongkong, February 5, 1903.
Pheasant,-Shan Kai
30 Hoihow,-Hoi How Pak Kup.,,
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, | Codfish,-Mun Yu
THE CUSTRALIA BAHINA.
CAPITAL PAID-UP .., RESERVA LIABILITY - OF
HOLDIN RESERVE FUND
Dace,-Wong Mei Lun £800,000 Dog Fish-Tit Tu Sa £850,000.
INTEREST allowed on Current Accouut at the rato.of 2% per annuni on the Daily
On Fixed Deposits for 12 months 4
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL,.............£1,000,000. | balances, PAID UP CAPITÁL, .................................
2324,974
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG,'
Board of Directors. CHAN KIT SHAN, Esq. C. EWENS, Esq. CHOW TUNG SIỀNG, J. LAUTS, Esq.
Esq.
Gro. W. F. PLAYFAIR,
Hongkong, June 2, 1902.
·ADVERTISEMENTS.
117 Advertisements and Corrections to Adver
tisements :—
OF
Eels, Congor,-Hai Manu ...
Fresh
Eels, Yollater, Tam Sia Yu
-Wong Sin
Frogs,-Tien Kai
Garoupa, Sek. Pan...
Chief Manager
THE Attention of Advertisers is drawn Loach,-Wu Ya
to the Latest Hours for receiving
Lobsters,-Lung Ha Interest for 12 months sixed
Hongkong, November 20, 1901.
Mackerel, Chi THE MERCANTILE BANK
Alterations and additions to Advertise-Monk Fish, INDIA, LIMITED.
ments on Pages 2, 3, 6 and 7, should be sentto this Office not later than 11a.m. New Mullet,-Chai Yu AUTHORIZED Capital..... £1,500,000 Advertisements (should be sent in before
£1,125,000 3 p.in. SUBSCRIBED...........
..£ 562,500 RESERVE FUND...........................................................£. 50,000 BATKERS: LONDON Jozar Šrock BANK, Entres.
INTEREST allowed on Current Accounta
at the rate of 2% per annum on the DailyA SERIES OF ARTICLES,
אאא
Balance,
OF FIXED Deposits For 12 Months .......
EVAN ORMISTON {
¿Aeting Manager.
Hongkong, April 1, 1902.
Beprinted from The China Mai, WITH AN APPENDIX.
To be had at the Orrian or rus PAPER. Mesars, KELLY & WALEH, Lrn. Ad. Mesare, W. BREWED & UN
50 Cen
Cauliflower, Large size, Tai Yek Choi-fa, oach 15
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Onions, Bombay,-Yeung Ching an 跌倒沙
Green, Sang, Churg
Shanghai,Shoung Hai Chung Tau
Japan,-Yut Poon
Parsley, English,-Young Un Sai
Green Peas,Ching Tau
Potatoes, Sweet,-Fan Shu
Shanghai,Sheng Hai Shu Trai
Japan,-Yut Poon Shu Tsa
洋生菜
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-牛草菇
洋葱
生蒼
上海苏麻
日本麵
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Spinage, (Chinese)-Paw Chol
Tomatoes,Fan Ker
Taros,Wu-Tan
Turnips, Punti, (Long),—Low Pak
English, Jeung Low Pak
Vegetable Marrow, -Chit Kwa
Waters Cresses,Sai Yeung Choi Yama-Ta Shu
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Staff Payninater and Mr and Mrs Joseph,
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Mr W. 8. Bailey
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Mr J. T. Betl
Mr R. L. Belling
Mr E. C. Beny
Mr E. V. Biasell
Mr G. Blanchot
T. 8,
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Dr S. Kobayashi
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and family Capt, Lorentzen
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Mi 2. A. Bonner
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Borthwick
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Mr & Mrs Brough
Mr J. W. Brown
Mr W. S. Brown
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Nasbitt
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SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS. February 17.
Tyr, Norwegian steamer, 1,417, D. L. Danielsen, Hongay February 15, Coal-E, A. TRADING Co.
Shansi, British str., from Canton.
February 18.
Empress of Japan, British str., 3,003, H. Pybus, R.N.R., Vancouver Jan. 26, and Shanghai Feb. 15, Mails and General.-C. P. R. Co.
Tientsin. British str., 1,227, J. Gibbs, Saigon Feb. 14, Rice for Kobe.-BUTTER- FIELD & SWIRE
Thales, British str., 820, A. J. Robson, Swatow February 17, General DoUOLAN C. STEAMSHIP Co.
Maj. & Mrs C. BruceMr O, J. North, R.N.
Mr A. C, Oborn Mr W. Camerou
Sir F. and Lady Car-Mr & Mrs Ollis and
rington
Baron Carstanjen Capt. Casteley
Hon. Dr F. Clark Mrs J. R. Clement Mr G. E. Cole Mr H. Cole Mr J. S. Colson
Mr C. E. Conant
Mr H. DankR
Mrs F. H. Dean
Mr J. H. Derbyshire
Mr J. Devos
Mr Dinshaw
Mr T. C. Downing Mr C. M. Drake Lt. Col. C. M. Ducat Mr F. W. Edwards Mr R. Finch Mr H. G. Fisher Mr F. W. Franks
Mrs A. Garthy
Mr M. Gaspar Mr J. L. Gayoso
Mr C. Georg Mr H. Haardt Mr Hagenaind
nurse
Mr and Mrs W. T.
Payne
Mr and Mrs F. O.
Ranney
Mr J. Rankin
Mr F. D. Redford
Mr E. Rieinaud
Mrs Rockford
Mr A. B. Ross dir A. Rose
Mr B. F. Hamersley Mr & Mrs IT men Mr A. Hevon Mr E. L. Hath Mr R. G. Heckford Capt. and Mrs Hon.
derson
Capt. and Mrs
Havner
Mr P. M. Hendy
Mr C. Heyman
Mr F. D. Hill
Mr H. Schewoener
Mr K. A. Schlander Mr C. Skott
Mr.E. A. Snewin Mr T. C. Stafford Mr J. P. Steffner Mr W. E. O. Stanford Mr J. R. Stronach Mr and Mrs A. P.
Tonielli
Miss Temple Mr O. Terkelson Mr J. A, Thoinas"
Dr J. C. Thomson
Mr S. G. Tope
Maj. & Mrs E. Tudor,
R.E.
Capt. A. N. Walton
Mr & Mrs Warren
18 Washington and
nurse
Mr G. R. Watkins Mr H. H. Watkins B.Mr R. D. Webster
Mrs A. M. Whitton
Mrs H. B. Wilson &
child
Mrs M. A. Wilson
Mr A. Hollingsworth Mr & Mrs Wilson
Mr T. Howard
Rev. F. Icely
Mr D. Jaffé
Mr & Mrs Jameson
Mr and Mrs L. C.
Jones
Misa A. H. Jones'
Mr J. E. Winter
Mr G. E. Wolf
Mr R. H. Wood
Mr and Mrs C. E.
Woolmer
Dr & Mrs H. Wright
CONNAUGHT HOUSE,
Mr W. F. Barney Mr And Mrs W.
Bebell
Mr S. M. Borger Mr II. T. Begley
Mr W. Boyce Miss G. Brawn
Mr & Mrs Brewitt
family
Mr A. Cameron
Mr J. R. Campbell
Mrs F. Carrancya
Mrs Caswell
Mra B. Dufour
Mrs Edwards
Mr H. Eyro
Mr H. N. Ferrers Mr P. Friedrichsen
Mr G. Fullaway
Miss B. Gibson Mr Powel Grant
Mr A. Hamilton
Mr R. Houghton
Mr W. Humphreys F.Mr R. Kerr
Mr G. E. Lue
Mr & Mrs J. H. May
Mr A. McIntyre
Mr F. W. Nash
Mr R. Paterson:
&Mr J. Roul
Mr and Mrs Albert
Rivera
Mr N. H. Robertion Mr D. H. Rutherford
Mr G. Somerville Mr F. Stodart
Mrs John Stowart Mr C. B. Thomas Mr T. Tyrwhitt Mr S. N. W. Tibbey
Mr Leslie Victor
Mr C. H. Whaite
Mr W. H. Williams
KING EDWARD HOTEL.
Mr A. S. Anton
Shuld, Norwegian str. 914, J. Henrik- sen, Bangkok Feb. 9, Rice and General,- CHINESE.
Rajaburi, German steamer, 1,059, G. Wendig, Bangkok and Swatow Fob. 17, Rice.-BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
An Pho, British str., 699, J. Kynoch, Saigon Feb. 14. Rice.-CHINESE.
Pitsanulok,
German steamer. 1,276, Fuels, Bangkok Feb. 1, Rice.-BUTTER- FIELD & SWIRE.
Hoihu, French str., 509, M. Merlees, Haiphong and Haihow Feb. 17, General. -A. R. MARTY.
Ariel, Norwegian str., 994, Joh Rafen, SANDER, Chinking Feb. 14, General, -- WIELER & Co.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Merchant Vessels in Hongkong Harbour,
Exclusive of late Arrivals und Tep mures reported to-day,
To facilitate finding the position of any vessel in the Harbour, the Anchorage is divided intu eleven Sections, commencing from Green Island. Versela near the Hongkong shore are marked 1., near the Kowloon shore k., and those in the body of the Shipping of
midway between each shore are marked c., in conjunction with the bgures denotie the sections, Section
From Green Island to the Gas Werke,
2. From Gas Works to Jardine's Whart
3. From Jardine's Wharf to the Harbour's Officer.
4. From Harbour Master'a to the Market,
5. From The Market to l'eddar's Wharf.
6. From Peddar's Wharf to the Naval Yarı!.
Vessels Names.
Steamerei.
Amigo. Anna' An Pho Arab......
Ariel Benlawers,
Chi Yuen Chwnshan Daphne Dovawongse
Anchor-
Sectum.
7. From Naval Yard to Blue Building.
S. From Blue Buildings to East Point.
9. From Kellet's Island to North Point,
10. Kowloon Wharves,
11. Jardine & Wharf,
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1908,
Destination
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Amoy..
Kong Beng (8) Empire (8)
Australian Ports
| B'bay, S'pore & Ol'bo. Kagoshima Maru
Bremen, &c. ...
Preussen (a)
Havre and Hamburg.. C. Ford. Laeisz Havre and Hamburg. Bamberg (8) Kobe, N'ki & W'stock Savoia (3)
Liverpool
................. Dardanus (6) London, &c. ....... Bengal (6).. London and Genos
Captain.
Flag and Rig.
Tons Date of nett. Arrival
Consignes or Agents,
Destination
{Remarks,"
Manila
Manila
c Baltzer
3 cOlsen'
3 cKynoch
jer.
str.
771 Feb. 12 Jebsen & Co. Norw. str. 825 Feb. 13 Melchers & Co. British str. 699 Feb. 18 Chinese Danish str. 269 Feb.
10 Arnhold, Karberg & Co.
Kobe
San Francisco
Feb. 19.
Feb. 21.
28 Gibb,
Norw. str. 994 Feb. 18Sander Vieler & Co.
British str. 1484 Jan. Ger. str. 774 Feb. British str. 1730 Feb. British str. 2637 Feb. Chi.
str. 1211 Feb. British str. 1280 Feb. Ger:
str. 1291 Feb. Ger
str. 1067 Feb. British str. 2416 Jan. 8cChristophersen. Norw. str. 708 Feb. British str. 2003 Feb. Pybus
5 b Rosch.....
3 Gow
3 cRafen
8 dBee
Carl Diederichsen.
3 Schlaikier
Catherine Apcar Ceylon
4 c Belson....
3 Hayward
2 Sleeman
3 cJenkins
3 Schipper
cKumpel..
Duke of Fife..
14 c!Cox.... met
Ela
Fu press of Japan......
FauraDu
Haitan
DEPARTURES. February 18.
Hanoi.
3 c Merlees
-
Banta.....
3
Lorenzen
Hanyang
3 cJamieson
Flinsang
9 cSawer.........
Hoihao
A Merlees
Bustein.
Hnc.....
13
Iyo Maru
4
Butler.......
Kansu
3 Baddeley
3 Miller
3 Ziegenbein
4 c*cabury
2 h Lont
3
Lake
3
3 eRemmert
| Stuttgart, for Europe, &c.
Maidzuru Maru, for Swatow. Taifu, for Chinking. Deuteros, for Chinking. Paoting, for Shanghai, Benalder, for Nagasaki, -Babelsberg, for Anity.......... Chiyuen, for Canton. Tuisang, for Canton. Lycemoon, for Shanghai. Yochow, for Shanghai.
P. C. Klao for Swatow.
Austria, for Singapore and Triesto. Lilia, for Saigon.
Tyr, for Canton,
CLEARED.
Haitan, for Swatow, Tientsin, for Kobe.
Dr Hans Jurg Kiar, for Manila.
Hansa, for Hongay. Taicheong, for Swatow.
Thea, for Tsingtau.
Evie J. Ray, for Mantong. Trintau, for Hoihow.
PASSENGERS.
ARRIVED.
Kinkiang-
kong Beng
Korea.... Kwangtah Kwongaang
Loongmoon
Vio Jebsen.
Namsang
Nanchang ...............
Nippon
AERI
Pitsanulok.
Pompey
Rajaburi...
Rosetta Maru
Sandakan
Savoia.......
Selun
Shanei
Shawmut
Sku'd
Taicheong
Thisang ..
Tartar.....
Telenchus
Thua
Per Empress of Japan, for Hongkong: from Vancouver, Dr and Mrs Halt Wright, Messra E. L. Heath, 8. J. Bens, E. C. Bens. R. H. Wood, A. G. Murray, and T. Thales.. S. Day; from Victoria, Messrs P. U. Roth- rock and Lee Way; from Yokohama, Mr and Mrs W. T. Payne, and Mr R. Finch; from Kobe, Mr V. Heller; from Nagasaki, Major and Mrs Bruce; from Shanghai, Rev. L. Roberts, Messrs H. Culos, H. Nagaoka, A. Ross, A. Spencer Ellam, and 58 Chinese.
Per Thales, from Swatow, Mr A. B. Ş. Cousland, and 46 Chinese.
DEPARTED.
Per America Maru, for Shanghai, Mrs McMillan, Mrs Garrard and child, Mrs Harris, Mr and Mrs F. Gove, Messrs W. S. Jackson, J. V. C. Davis, Shiraishi, J. Keenan, A. F. Remedios, P. Creighton, H. Craig, H. Steinma and Ratard; for Nagasaki, Messrs S. Nishikaze, W. F. Barney and S. Matsuda; for Kobe, Mr.K.
R. Dandawala, und Dr Spilman for Yoko
Mr F. G. W. Whithama, Comdr. Harris, U.S.N., and Mr C.
tick
W. Callahan; for San Francisco, dict, Mr and Mrs J. Wade, Mr H. B. Sullivan Rev. and Mrs J. W. Robinson, Miss Robinson, Miss Miriam Robinson, Dr and Mrs Daw- son, Rev. and Mrs S. S. Dease, Miss Dease, Misa Hardie, Mr L. Gaggiotti, Dr John McWatt, Miss Vernell, Mr and Mrs J. Wilson, Mrs and Miss Kennedy, Mrs Aius- worth, Dr D. W. Rulison, Lieut. R. C. Andrews, Mesars Geo. Eckley, P. J. Flan. Mr and Mrs M. J. D.nigan, F. Acooks, L. C. Rhein, Roger C.
Jones, F. Muller, and F. S. Carter. Stephens
Mr T. Lauts Capt. Van Corbach Capt. McCracken, Mr N. K. Davidson Mr J. Neumann Mr and Mrs L. E.Mr Francis G. Padw
Mr E. C. Pontifex Damas
Mr G. N. Fairhurst
Mr F. Focke
Mr J. M. delos Reis
Mr C. H. P. Hay Col. G. A. Hughes, Capt. Stokes, R.N.
Mrs Stokes R.A.M.C.
Mr & Mrs F. Kieno Mr A. Stucken Capt. & Mrs H. KrebsMr & Mrs Wilgress Captain Langlands, Master Wilgress
A.O.D.
PELIAN HOUSE.
Mr M. L. Ballard Mr John Klanck Mr & Mrs Bonjean Mr H. I. Ling
and family
Mr R. N. Locock.
Mr Alfred C. Broad-Mr James McDonald
bridge
Mr J. Chalmers
Mr and Mrs W.
Collins
Mr Alfred Cooko
Mr Cottier Mr J. Dean Mr James W. Elliot Mr A. H. Gorostisa Mr J. T. Hawks Mr R. Hemmings
Mr Jewitt
Ryv
Mr McIntyre
Mr G. Osborne
S.Mr B. L. Palmer
H. Goodman Johnson
Mr B. Peniston
Mr J. Robinson Mr H. Rubie
Mr W. T. Shutt Mr Percy J. Spur Mr E. T. Thwaites Mr E. Warder
Mr Edgar West
Mr Juan B. Young
THE WAVERLEY: HOTEL,
Mr Harold Clark
Mr J. Cotter
Mr A. H. Crook
Mr A. Fair
Mr D. Hollis
Monsieur. & Madame
Rognon
Mr R. P. Sharpe
Mr W. Stopani
Mr Templeman
Mr Charles W. Mar. Mr H. B. Townsend
shall
Mr N. S P. Triming-
Mr R. A. R. Meiklem ham
Mr M. G. Moffatt
Mr Lewis C. Rées
Mr D. Allan
Mr R. Fasch
Capt, Gerard
QUEEN'S
Mr E. Kellerhoff Dr Keyt
Mrs Woodward & 3
children
'S, HOTEL.
Mr J. D. Morri on Mr T. Pezare
Lieut. Sator
Mrs Vanderpoel Mr F. Wandres
Hongkong Register""
Humidity
Previous day
at 4 p.,
30.15
On data at On date at
10 am;
4. p.
30.28
30.20
63
62
68.
1779
77.
Barometer Temperature 66
Direction
Wind
Force
Weather Rain
Highest open air temperature on the 16th, Lowest open air temperature on the 16th......58
F. G. FIGG, Acting Director. Hongkong Observatory, Feb. 17th, 1908.
THE UNLUCKY BOY
I hand cut or his shoulder sprained. TS always getting his fingers burnt, his His parents should keep a bottle of Cham- berlain's Pain Balm in the house. This is * liniment of superior inerit. One applica tion gives relief. Try it, For sale by All Dealers; Warkina Ltd., General Agents.-
Per Stuttgart, from Hongkong: for Singapore, Miss A. Tolley, Messrs A. C. Padday; J. Loudon, Tönnerud, Tawada and A. W. J. Simmons; for Genoa, Right Rev. Bishop Corfe, Mrs and Miss Lehmann and 3 children, and Mr J. C. Peter; for Bre- merhaven, Mr Aug. Böhmer; for London, Mr 0. Browne; for Bremen, Mr Dibbern.
SHIPPING REPORTS
The British steamer Tientsin reports: From Saigon Fob. 14th, strong monsoon
Tritus. Tyr Whampoa Zafiro
oiling Vesuvis,
Dumburton Evie J. Ray Grosvenor
Vale of Doon..
3 Lorenzen
9 c Mitchell ......... British str. 1410 Feb, British str. 1183 Feb. 739 Jan. French str. Ger. str. 1201 Feb, British str. 1202 Feb. British str. 1537 Feb. French str. 509 Feb. Ger. str. 985 Jan. 704 Feb. Godinau......... French str.
Japan. str. 3918 Feb. British str. 1188 Feb. British str. 1240 Feb. 862 Feb. ...Ger.. str.
Amer. str. 5651 Feb. Chi. str. 1836 Feb. British str. 1427 Feb. Ger. str. 1245 Feb. Ger. str. 1779 Feb. British str. 2691 Feb. British str. 1168 Feb. str. 3909 Feb. British str. 1787 Feb. Ger. str. 1267 Feb. Amer. str. 785 Feb. Ger. str. 1189 Feb. Japan. str. 2102 Feb. British str. 1374 Feb. Ger.
Schulz..
4 cPayro
3 cFinlayson
cKlausberger....Aus. 9 Davies.....
3 cFuchs..
7 carthur
Wendig
4 Tate kwSchnur
Rebbelmund...... 3 cSinding
3 cCarnaghan
4 Smith
3 cHenriksen
3 c Wiebking
4c Bradley
str. 1695 Jan Norw. str. 865 Feb. British str. 1240. Feb. Amer. str. 6135 Fob. 914 Feb. ...... Norw. str.
Ger. str. 828 Feb. British str. 1544 Feb. British str. 27€8 Feb. Fritish str. 1379 Feb. British str. 826 Feb. Ger. str. 994 Feb. Lier. str. 1088 Feb. Norw. str. 1417 Feb. British str. 1109 Feb. British str. 1611 Feb.
4 cBeetham.......
3 Williamson.... 3 b Robson
1.3 Ohlerich
3 Clausen
8 cDanieleen
4 cLaver
Rodger
2k Thomas 2k Carson...
2 c Boga
2 c.Petersen
angston & Co.
16 Jebsent Co.
12 David Sassoon & Co., La. 17 P. & O. 8. N, Co. 17C. M. 8. N. Co. 14 Bradley & Co.
11 East Asiatic Trading Co. 14 Butterfield & Swire 29 Dodwell & Co., Limited.' 13 Carlowitz & Co. 18. P. R. Co.
15 Jardine, Matheson & Co. 17 Douglas Steamship Co. 29 A. R. Marty: 15 Order
23 Jardine, Matheson & Co 13 Jardine, Matheson & Co. 18 A. R. Marty 31 Jebsen & Co. 16A. R. Marty 15 Nippon Yusen Kaisha 11 Butterfield & Swire 14 Butterfield & Swire 15 Butterfield & Swire 16. M. S. 8. Co. 15 C. M. S. N. Co. 17 Jardine, Matheson & Co. 12 Siemssen & Co..
2Jebsen & Co.
17 Jardine, Mathesen & Co. 14 Butterfield & Swire 15 Sander, Wieler & Co. 1 Jardine, Matheson & Co. 18 Butterfield & Swire 17 U.S. Navy 18 Butterfield & Swire 16 Mitsui Bussan Kaisha 17 Melchers & Co. 30 Hamburg-Amerika Liple 8 Sander Wieler & Ca.. 17 Butterfield & Swire 16 Dodwell & Co., Limited 18 Chinese
13 Meyer & Co.
17 Jardine. Matheson & Co.
9c. P. R. Co.
2 Butterfield & Swire
18 Douglas Steamship Co. 11 Jebsen & Co. 13 Siemssen & Co. 17 E, A. Trading Co. 17 Butterfield & Swire 16 Shewan, Tomek & Co.
British sh. 1778 Dec. 19 Standard Oil Co. Amer. bye. 917 Dec. 13ander, Wieler & Co. Brit. qu. 516 June 13 Order Brit. bqe. 600 Feb. 8 Sander, Wieler & Co.
STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL. The Imp. German Mail 8.8. Princess Irene,
SUPPLIED THROUGH REUTER.
20;
which left here on 21st January, ar- rived at Genoa on Monday morning, the 16th Feb.
The P. &O. Co.'s s.s. Gundin left Singa pore for this pert on 17th February, at 9 p.m.
Awa Maru, January 2; Indramayo, Seneca, 6; Shanghai, Lennox, Tan- talus, Murburg, 13: Machan, Heru,
Neptune. Indruwadi, Ayr, Glenlogan, Orono, 23; Vindi", Glen- farg, Glenroy, 27; Inaba Maru, Kintuck, The O. S S. Co. Ld.'s Achilles left Singa
pore on the morning of 17th Feb., and Freiburg, 39; Marie Valerie, Sumbria, February
is due here on 23rd Feb.
3;
Bombay, Adrin,
Queen Eleanor, 6; Benlurig, Glan- The O. & ́O. Co.'s a.. Gaelic, with the cus, Java, Konigsberg, Kawachi Maru, Atholl, Peleus, Sheikh. 10; Maru, Pingsley, Irene, 13.
The
Sydney,
!
Imp. German Mail s.s. Hamburg
Manila
Shanghai,
S'pore & Calcutta pore & London
Shanghai,
Feb. 19. Feb. 19.
Shanghai,
Shangbai
Kobe
Feb. 20.
Swatow & Foochow Fəb. 19. Feb. 19. Haiphong
Kobe
Feb.
S'hai & Seattle
Feb. 24.
Yokohama & Kobe Feb. 19. Saigon
Feb. 19.
Glengyle (a).
.....
Zafiro (s). Rahi (8) Rosetta Maru (8) Manila v Amoy...... Yuensang (8) Marsailles & Antwerp Pyrrhus (s) Marseilles, London, &c Sanuki Maru (6) Marseilles via Saigon.. Oceanien (s, New York.v.Suez Canal Shimosa (6) NewYork v.Suez Cana Gibraltar (6). San Francisco
JATAB (8) ....
Loongmoon. (8) Lyeemoon (s). Hanyang (s) Valetta (8) Shanghai Kohe.. Nankin a Shai, Kalm & Yms... Ernet Simons (8) S'hai and Portland, Or. Indrapura (8), S'hai and Portland. Or. Indrasamba (8) S'hai and Portland, Or Indravelli (s) S'pore, Pang, Calcutta. Namsang (s).. Stow, Amoy & Tamsui Daijin Maru S'tow, Amoy & Tamsui Daigi Maru (1) S'tow, Amoy & F'chow. Haitan (6) ........ S'tow, Amoy, Foochow Anping Marn (8) Tentsin ....
Nanchang (s).
Vancouver (B.O.), &c. Tartar (8), Vancouver (B.C), &c. Empress of Japan Vancouver (B.0.), &c. Athenian (s). Victoria via Japan, &c. Achilles (s); Victoria, B.C., Taloma Shawmut (8) Victoria, B.C., Seattle. Iyo Maru (a) I'ma. S'hai,Moij, Kobo Candia
Aurents.
Dite of Leamng.
Butterfeld & Swire.. February 20, Cihb, Idvingston & Co Manch 5, at noon, Nippon Yusen Kaisha, Feb. 24, at noon. Melchera & Co... Maria, at noon. Hamburg-Am'ka Linit February 26, Hamburg-Am'ka Linie March 10, Hamburg-Am'ka Linis March 5, Daylight. Butterfield & Swire. February 21. P. & 0.8. N. Co....... Feb. 28, at noon McGregor Bros, & Gow February 25. Shewan, Tomes & Co Feb, 20, at noon. Shewan. Tomes & Co. Feb. 27, at noon, Toyo Kisen Kaisha... Feb. 19, at Noon, Jardine, Matheson&Co Feh, 21, at 3 p.m. Batterfield & Swire. February 28.- Nippon Yusen Krishn Feh, 21, Daylight, Messagerien Maritime. Fob, 28, at 1 p.m. Dodwell & Co. Limited February 28. Shewan, Tomes & Co. February 24, Arnhold Katberg&Co. Feb. 20, at 5p.m. Siemssen & Co....... Feb. 22, Daylight. Siemssen & Co.................... Feb. 19, at noon, Butterfield & Swire.......... Tobruary 19, P. & 0. 8. N. Co.............. February 28. P. & O. 8. N. C..................... February 21. Messagories Maritimes About Feb. 22, Portland & A, S. Co. February 28. Portland & A. S. Co. March 16. Portland & A. S. Co.. April 16,', Jardine. Matheson&Co Feb. 24, at meon. Osaka Shosen Kaisha.. March 1.. Osaka Sbosen Kaisha. February 22. Douglas Lapraik & Co. Feb, 19, at 10 a.m. ...... Osaka Shosen Kaisha.. February 25.
Butterfield & Saire.. Fabrdary 23. Canadian P'fie R. Co February 26. (8).. Canadian P'fo R. Co March 11
Canadian Pfie R. Co. March 18 Butterfield & Swire... February 21. Dodwell & Co., Ltd... February 25. Nippon Yusen Kaisha. Feb. 24, at 4 p.m. P. & O. S. N. Co.....About Feb. 22,
SHARE LIST.-QUOTATIONS.
Crestay. Quotations, Cash $685, ex div.
FEBRUARY 18, 193.
No. of
Paid
Stocks..
Value.
Shares.
Manila
Feb. 19. Cos'tan Dock
BANKS.
Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Corp. National Bank of China, Limited
80,000 $ 19,970 £ 29,955 £
125 all Londen, £65
10 £ 8 $22, buyers.
10 £8822, buyer
Founders' shares 70 £
Vancouver (B.C.) Feb. 25.
Swatow
¡Feb. 20.
Manila
Feb. 20.
China Coast Meteorological Register.
Station.
17th February.AT 4 P.M.
AMERICAN MAIL of the 28th January, Wl'ostock left Yokohama on Tuesday, the 17th Nemuro... February, at daylight, and may be Hakodate.. expected here on or about Wednesday, Takin the 25th Feb.
Hours.
Barcincter.
Tekiper, ture,
Humidity.
Wind.
Direction.
Forca
Hitachi Princess
29.88
SW
20,89
29.90)
Kochi
29.03
with next the FRENCH MAIL, will Kagoshima The M. M. Co.'s steamer Ernest Simons, Nagasaki... leave Saigon on Thursday, the 19th Oshima.... February, at 8 a.m., for this port.
30.19
N
30.15
NW
30.16
Naha......
30.21
30.17)
#
130.26
30.17
30.15
30.15
་་
30.25
Mails.
carrying the German Mails with dates from Berlin of the 20th January, left Singapore on Sunday afternoon, the 15th Feb., and may be expected here on or about Friday morning, the 20th Fob.
The T. K. K. s.8. Hongkong Maru, with mails &c., left San Francisco for this port, via Honolulu, Yokohama, Kobe, Nagasaki, and Shanghai, un the 5th Feb.
Steamers Expected.
Hongkong Tides. ›
The tide table given below has been compiled at the Nautical Almanac Office in London from the result of the analysis of observations taken by means of an au tomatic tide-recording machine in the Wa ter Police Basin at Taim Sha Tsui during the years 1887-8-9.
The zero of the table corresponds with the zero of the soundings in the Adniiralty
inches below mean sea level.
שא.
Weather. --
Tahi'jima... Taihoku Taicha..... Tainan..... Koshun... Pescadores Weihaiwei., 30.39 36
30.39 46 84 NNE 1. bv Gutzlaff.......
30.28 52 79 ||E Sharp I'k., Amoy ......2.30p 30.29 55 87 NE Swatow....3 p.30.20 61-
.130.221 62 | 83 N Canton
and high sea to lat, 16.00 N.. long. 113.00 The a.s. Suisang left Calcutta for this por Charts which has been found to be 4 feet Hongkong 4 p.30.20-62 | 77 |
E., moderate monsoon from there to port.
The British steamer Thales reports: From Swatow Feb. 17th, light N.E. wind,
smooth sea and fine clear weather.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:-
For TSINGTAU & CHEFOO.—
Per Thea, nt 8 a.m., on Thursday, the
19th February.
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & CO.
LOMBO.--
For Ceylon, at 9 a.m., on Thursday, the
19th February.
For SWATOW & DELL-
Per Taicheong, 9 a.m.. on Thursday,
the 19th February.
For SWATOW, AMOY & FOUCHOW.-
Per Haitan, at 9 a.m., on Thursday, the
19th February.
For HIAPHONG.-
Per Hanoi, at 9 a.m., on Thursday, the
19th February.
For MANILA.-
Por Rosetta Maru, at 11 a.m., on Thura-
day, the 19th February.
For QUONG-CHOW-WAN, HOIHOW,
PAKHOI & HAIPHONG.—
Per Hue, at 11 a.m., on Thursday, the
19th February.
For SAIGON.-
Per Onsang, at 11 a.m., on Thursday,
the 19th February.
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & CAL-
CUTTA. —
Per Catherine Apcar, at 2 p.m., on
Thursday, the 19th February.
For, SHANGHAI.
Per Hanying at 3.p.m., on Thursday,
the 19th February,
TO PREVENT OROUP
EGIN in time. The first symptom is
vis The Straits on 12th Feb., and may be expected here on or about the 1st March.
Vict. Poak To obtain the depth of water on the tide Gap Rock The H. A. L, steamer Andalusia, from gauge at the Victoria Naval Yard add 3 Maso.
Manila
Hamburg, left Singapore for this port feet 4 inches, and on the gauge at Lamont Haiphong.. Malate..... on the 13th Feb., a.m., and may be Dock, Aberdeen, add 10 feet 6 inches to expected here on or about the 19th the height given in the table.
Feb.
The N. Y. K. Kagoshima Maru left Kobe
E3
JUDU MAN || | || 20000|10100001
1£ 1810, seller
Do. MARINE INSURANCE. Canion Insurance Office Co., Ld.... 10,000 $ 250 $ 60 $162, sellern China Traders' Insurance Co., Ld.... 24,000 $ 89.33 $ 20 EDT
100 E 25 Tin. 185, buyers
·5,000 |£ North China Insurance Co., Ld. .....
30,000 81008 20$1, nominal Straits Insurance Co., Ld. .........................
10,000 8250 8 100 180, buyers Union Insurance Society, Ld..
100 8, tu 8193, buyera Yanglaze Insurance Association, Ld: 8,000 8
V FIRE INSURANCES.
20,000 $ 100 China Fire Insurance Co., Ld.
250 Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ld. 8,000 8
DOCKE, ETC. Hkong & Whampoa Dock Co. Là., Geo. Fenwick & Co., Limited.
New Amoy Dock Co., Ltd......... SC Farnham, Boyd & Co. Ld............... 12AMBOATS, TUGS, ETC.
ટીવી એ માન્
(hina and
Manila 8. S. Co., Ld..
20 8861, sales & buyera
50 $325, bayers
60,000
50
all $207, sellers
6,000 8
25 $ 25 250.
6,000 $
(67 |88) 240, äöllern,
55,700 Tls. 100 Tle100 TL. 1773, sellers
20,000 8
| ]8-
0 8 60 £26, buyers 10,000 8 50 25 nominal 20,000 8
50 all $44, sellers
10all 897
15 8 16 836, buyers
10,000 & 10,000 $ 2000,000 £
Douglas Steamship Co., Limited HK. C. and M. Steamboat Co., La. 80,000 8 Indo-China S. N, Company, Limited 60,000 Star Ferry Company, Ld. Shall Transport & Trading Co., Ltd. Shangbai Tug Boat Co.. Ld. Taku Tag and Lighter Co., Ld..... Shanghai Cargo Boat Co., Ld........ Co-operative Cargo Boat Co., Ld....
REFINERIES." China Sugar Company, Limited..... I uzon Sugar Company, Limited.... Perak Sugar Cultivation Co., L...........
SMAN WHARVES,
10 8 10 8251. buyers 10 8 5 814": 1 £1 £1.10 2,000 Tue. 100 Tls100 Tis. 285, sellers 8,600 Tis. 60 Tis 50 Tis. 58, buyers 6,000 Tle. 100 Tls100 Tle. 150, buyera 3,000 Tis: 100 Tis100 Tla. 150, buyers
all 8102, buyers 20,000 8100
7,000 8100 all: (812) 7,000 Tls. 50 Tls 50 Tls. 70, sellers
50 al 899, buyers
HK. & Kow. Wharf & Godown Co. 30,000 19
Shanghai and Hongkow Wharf Co... 20,100 Tis. 100 Tls100 Tls: 310, sellers
LAND AND BUILDING.
lengkong Land Investment and { Agency Company, Limited ...... Shanghai Land Investment Co., Ld. Kowloon Land and Building Com-
100 $177, sellers
50 Tis.50 Tls. 113, sollers
50,000 $ 99,000 Tis. 6,000 8 3,764 Tls.
50
Wei-bel-wel Land & Building Co.,Ed Humphreys Estate & Finance Co... 100,000 8 West Point Building Co., Limited... 12,500 $
TRAMWAYS.
HA, High-Level Tramways Co., Ld. 1,250
MINING, U
30 980, buyers
25 Tls.25 Tls. 16
all 11, ex div. 8526, buyers
60,$50
Jelebu Mining & Trading Co., Ld... 60,000 8 New Punjom Mining Co., Ld... 60,000 8
Preference shares...... 30,000 Socilté Francaise des Charbon-1
16,000 Fce. 200 pages du Tonkin. Rub Aust, Gold Mining Co., Ld..... 200,000 £
HOTELS, ETC.
Hongkong Hotel Company, Ltd.... 12,000 860 Oriente Hotel, Manila ......
Astor House Hotel Ltd. (Tientsin). Astor House Hotel Co., Ltd. (S'hai)
81-sellers
7,000 $ 2,000 (T.Tls.50 T18.50 Tis: 340 30,000 ($
Tall 8140, buyer
10
100 all
$327
5 all
11 Cal
$3], com call
}
all
75 cents, sellers
al
600, sellers
118/107, buyers
"
30.19
alt $143, sales 50.3.-50 1830
75
30.20 64.
SSE
་
26 $25 $321, tales
30.00 82 57
E
Bacolod
NE 6
A. S. Watson & Co., Limited. Watkins Limited...
60,000 8
10 al 81T
10,000 8
10 $10 88.
91
19th to 25th February.
Iliolo
30 98 82
NE
LIGHTING,
·Cebu
30.96,83
the
Mean ·
Low WATER. HIGH WATAR.
Hongkong Hongkong
Mean Height. Ture.
Time
17
0. S. James4 p.
Melgha
ft.. In.
b.m
ft. In
Nemuro...
6. 29.76
HK. and Chin Gsa Co., Limited... Shanghai Gas Company, Ltd........ Hongkong Electric Co., Limited New Electrica "new our a
BRICK AND CEMENT. Green Island Cement Co., Ld.
7,000 £
8,000 TIs.
80,000 18
30,000 $
50,000 $
+2.21
43
m. 2:20.
8:0
5 4
D28 a
8. 0
Hakodate..29,81
20
3.9
m: 8, 6
3 8
Tokio ......
29.86
197a
5 5
11 10 a
श्री.
36
Kochi.......
80.07
4.49 a
Nagasaki...
30.19
m 7.33
B
0.24 2
Kagoshima
30.19
18
Oshima.....
30.24
m 11 50
Naha...
30.29
m 8 47:
m 1.44
Iahi'jima... 51
[30.29
2:16:
5a.30.39
Tainan ***** Koshun
30.25 (30.26
Limited Hongkong Bakery Company, Ld. Hk. Steam Water-boat Co., Ltd Hongkong Dairy Farm Co... Hongkong Ice Company, Limited Shanghai Waterworks Co., Ltd......
100fders 8 600 8
7,000 10,000 9
10 8 10 811)
5,000 8 7,200
30.22 30.99
30.59-39
30:50 53 77
9.
Thur.-19
via Moji, for this port on 15th Feb., p.m., and is expected to arrive here on the 22nd Feb. The O. S. S. Co. Ltd.'s 8.8. Dardanus left Kuchinotzu for Amoy on 14th Feb., and is due here on 20th Feb. The P. & A. S.S. Co.'s steamer Indrasamha left Portland, Oregon, for this port vis Yokohama, Kobe, Moji and Nagasaki Bat. on Wednesday, the 11th Feb., and
Bao. may be expected here on or about the 14th March
Fri.
Mon.
Wed.
འ བ པ་བསམ
The now N. D. L. steamer Borneo (intond. 24
ed for Hongkong Sandakan Line), left Singapore on the morning of 14th Feb., and may be expected here about, the 21st Feb.
The P. & O. Co.'s 8.8. Nankin left Singa+ pore for this port on the 11th Feb., at 10 p.m.
The Boston Tow Boat Co.'s 8.8. Hyades sailed from Victoris for Yohohama on 2nd February.
The P. & A. S. 8. Co.'s s.s. Indrapura
arrived at Yokohama on Thursday morning, the 5th Feb., and may be ex- pected here on or about the 18th Feb. The C. M. C. N. Co.'s str. Moyune left Victoria, B.O., on 21st January for. Yokohama, Kobe, and Hongkong. The N. P. Co.'s 8.9. Fictoria sailed from Victoria for Yokohama and the usual porta on 7th Feb.
The O. P. R. Co.'ss.s. Athenian left Van- couver on Monday afternoon, the 9th February, for Hongkong, via the usual Ports of Call.
The Boston Steamship Co.'s 8s. Tremont sailed from Victoria for Yokohama
on 10th Feb.
8 18
m 10:40
Exchange.
HONGKONG, February 18, 1903.
On London
Bank, Wire,...
On demand,...
30 days sight,
•
Oredita 4" „,
4 months' sight,
"9" Documentary 4 months algb in Paria
On demand,
Credits, 4 months' sigh
Un Berlin
28
18th February.-AT 10 a.m. Wostock. TRE
Taihoku Taichu..
Pescadores
Weihaiwei 9a.
./1/61
Gutzlaff
16
Sharp Pk.,
Amoy.......80.30.49 62 79
Swatow
Canton
...1/1 Hongkong 10.30.43 0170 NE
Vict. Peak
198
Gap Rock
·202
Haiphong..
On Demand...
∙161)
Manila.. T
Malate.... 9
New York-
Bacolod "
Un demand,
Credits, 60 days' sigh
Hoilo
***
Wire,
On Bombay-
On demand, On Caloutta
Wire,.....
On demand,
Baroness this as noon followed by a heard the usual porto Olympia on Singapor
arrived at Victoria, B.C., on 14th Feb.
On dem
On
Latest Advices.
On
peculiar rough cough, which is easily recog nized and will never be forgütten by one who has heard it. The time to act is when the child first becomes hoarse. If Cham- berlain's Cough Remedy is freely given, all The N. Y. K. s.s. Nanuki Maru left Shang-
I will proven the attack. There is no tendency to croup will soon disappear. Even after the croupy cough has developed, danger in given this remedy as it contains nothing injurious. It always cures and cures quickly. For sale by All Dealers; WATKINS Ltd., General Agents.
hai for this port on the 17th February, and is expected to arrive here on the 19th February.
The C. M. S. N. Casteimer Vingchov
loft Victoria, B.C, on 14th Februar for Japan, Hongkong and Manila.
117 117
30.41 90.43 62
MISCELLANEOUS.
Mrnila Investment Co., Ld. .... Bells Asbestos Eastern Agency,
United Asbestos Oriental Agency,
$20,000
50 Tls.50 Tls. 117, sellers 10 8 10 813), buyers 108
596.85, sellers
10810 521, buyers
508 50 815, buyers 8,601 £ 12/6. £ 12/6 81,
19,000 ordy
Planting Company, Ltd...... 20,000 Fong Rope Manufactory Co., Ld. 10,000 8 Hongkong Cotton Spinning Co., Id. 190,99 Ewo Cotton Spinning and Weav
ing Co., Ed...***** International Cotton Bianufactur
thing Co., Ld. A
Izou-Kung-Mow Cotton, pinning
and Weat
Soy Chee Cotton Spinning Co., Id. China Provident Lean Mortgage
D. Li
China Borneo Company Ltd.
Universal Trading Co...
Robinson Piano Co.
Campbell, Moorn & Co.,
WmPowell Limited
Amount..
ind
vera
1088 tellers 10 10 8165 60
5840, sellers
all: (8117 buyers".
all 6228
20 E 20 Tls, 380, buyer.
dominal
ball 8110, ex div., buyers 108 10 817, sellers
17,500 Te 40 T6100 Ms. 40
Th: 40 10,000 TIs. 75 Tle.
8,000 Tls. 100 T1 2,000 T72. 600 50,000
7,500 8
20,000
4,000 8
1,2008
12,000
$20,000
200
The 160
Macao...as
30.16 7969
30.1079
Cebu 30.11 83
0. B. James 108..
F. G. Figa, Acting Director, Observatory, Feb, 18, 1903,
BAROMETER, reduced to 8 degrees Fahrenheit and to the level of the sea in inches, tenths, and hum dredth
hels, in the thadt, in degrees Fahren- Humpert in percentage of duration, the humi Biity of air saturated with molature being 100:3
THEBOTSON 02 Word, a two poluta.
SUSA WORKIN CIP Ward, wounding Beaufort Sea
RTATE OF WEAZKRI. § blue sky, a detached clanis, od citiesling "rali / fog, s gloomy,
ovrast passing showeri, g squally, e $18.65 thunder; tridibly, kw dew (wet) 92d
CEGAH COMPANIES.
Philippine Tobacco Trust Co., Ld... Alhambra Limited
Chipens Imperial 1886 LTE 767.200
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