Martell's
Brandies
are known and asked for
all over the World,
Sole Agents,
H. Price & Co.,
12 Queen's Rd., Uentral,
458
The China Mail.
ESTABLISH)D
1 8 4 8.
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1904.
日-十月四年甲
Business Notices.
No. 12,841
號五廿月五年四零百九千一英
TO SMOKERS.
Business Notices.
MACHINERY FOR SALE:-
DUTCH CIGARS.
HAND PUNCHING & SHEARING MACHINES.
HAVANA CIGARS
METAL BAND SAW MACHINE.
LA INDUSTRIAS,......36 per Box of 100. PREDELECTAS, ......815 por Box of 100. Packed in Boxes of 50, 87.50. ANDALUZAS, ......830 per Box of 100. Packed in Boxes of 25, $7.50.
MACEWEN, FRICKEL & CO.,
3, DUDDELL STREET. Hongkong, April 4, 1904.
Intimations.
NOTICE.
2547
E have This Day REMOVED our
OFFICE to BUILDINGS, Des Voeux Road, 2ND FLOOR.
D. C. L. Old Tom Gin
The most reliable Gia on this market.
Sale Agents,
H. Price &Co.,
12 Queenļja Rd, Central,
PRICE, $8.00 Per Month
Business Notices.
BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN AGENCY, LIMITED, GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO.L Portland Cement.
(SOLE AGENTS FOR BELL'S ASBESTOS CO., LTD., LONDON).
Bell's Asbestos Dagger, Demon,' and other well known packings for Piston
KEROSINE OIL ENGINE with Marine Attachment Complete. beatos Cloth, Tape, and Boiler Door Joints, metallic or non-metallic-Rubber and In bags of, 950 lbs net, $2,85 per bag, ex Factory, Rods, etc., suitable for highest pressures. Pump Packings, Jointing Material, An- In casks of 375 lbs net, $4.75 per cask, ex Factory
GAS ENGINE 2 N.H.P. (Second-hand)
2 DIVING SUITS.
Vegetable Fibre Valves for Air and Circulating Pumps. Gauge Glasses. Packing rings of Asbestos, Rubber and Woodite.
Bell's Asbestos Non-conducting Composition for covering Boilers, Steam Pipes, etc.
BY CROSSLEY BROS., MANCHESTER. (only best quality kept). Boilera covered with Bell's Composition repay expense of covering in a few months by aring of fuel. Estimates given for Covering Boilers, eto.
Bell's Asbestos Expansion Tape, Millboard, Insertions, and Rope.
ICE-CHESTS for Summer.
2 FIVE-TON STEAM SWING CRANES, In Good Order.
FURTHER PARTICULARS FROM
W. S. BAILEY & Co.,
20, Connaught Road.
HONGKONG, CANTON, MACAO
Bell's Asbestos Special Engine Oil-unsurpassed for Marine Engines. A large Stock of Engine and Cylinder Oils always in hand.
Bell's Asbestoline-a Solid Lubricant, clear and efficient-1 lb. is equal to from 2 to 4 gallons of oil. -¿
Bell's Boiler Preservative speedily removes existing scale and prevents corrosion- does not injure the plates.
Asbestos Packed Cooks, top Valves, and Gauge Columna Steam Gauges and other engineers' requisites always in stock Lists and Prices on application
BRADLEY & CO., Managers,
Hongkong.
OFFICE, 6 DES Vœux ROAD, opposite King Edward Hotel entrance.
FACTORIES-HONGKONG AND MACAU
Glazed Stoneware, Drain Pipes and Fittings, Glazed Paving Bricks and Tiles, Fire Bricks and Pire Clay.
FIRE CLAY WORKS-DEEP WATER BAY, HONGKONG.
For further particulars, apply to
Shewan, Tomes & Co.,
GENERAL MANAGERS,
2831.
W LEXANDRA AND WEST RIVER STEAMERS. LANE CRAWFORD & C Cutler, Palmer & Co.,
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON. Hongkong, May 23, 1904.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND
988 MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA
NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD..
Hongkong-Canton Line.
HUMPHREYS' ESTATE & FINANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
HE REGISTERED OFFICES of the Conny have This Day been
REMOVED ALEXANDRA BUILD INGS, Dee Virux Road, 2ND FLOOR,
LAURENCE COTTER,
Secretary.
Hongkong, May 23, 1904.
969
HONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL ADAMWAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE
NOTICE.
HE REGISTERED OFFICES of the above Company have This Day boen REMOVED to ALEXANDRA BUILD. INCS, Des Voeux Road, 2ND Floor.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers, Hongkong, May 23, 1994.
TERRAU PLANTING COMPANY.
LIMITED.
NOTICE.
970
have This Day Den
REGISTERED OFFICES of the
REMOVED to ALEXANDRA BUILD. INGS, Dos Vœux Road, 2ND FLOOR.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers.
Hongkong, May 23, 1904.
9.8. HONAM, 2,363 tons, Captain R. D. Thomas.
6.6 POWAN, 2,338 tone, Captain G. F. Morrison, R.N.R.
R.A. FATSHAN, 2,260 tons, Captain W. A. Valentine.
8.9. HANKOW, 3,073 tons, Captain B. Branch.
H.A. KINSHAN, 2,860 tons, Captain J. J. Lossium.
Departures from HONGKONG to CANTON daily at 8 a.m. (Sunday Excepted), an
9 p.m. (Saturday Excepted).
Departures from CANTON to HONGKONG daily at 8 a.m., and 5.30 p.m. (Sunday
excepted).
These Steamers, carrying Ilis Majesty's Mails, are the largest and fastest on the River. Special attention is drawn to their Superior Saloon and Cabin accommolation,
SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMB JAT 0 ), Ltd.
Hongkong-Macao Line.
B.A. HEUNGSHAN, 1,998 tons, Captain H. D. Jones.
Departures from Hongkong to Macao on week days at about 2 p.m. During the Summer Months the time of leaving fluctuates to suit the tide at Macao. For further particulars, see special time table.
Departures on Sundays at Noon, Departures from Macao to Hongkong daily a 7.30 a.m.
Canton-Macao Line.
8. LUNGSHAN, 219 tons, Captain T. Hamlin.
This stenor eaves 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 OHINA NAVIGA-
TION COMPANY, LTD., AND THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LT
Canton-Wuchow Line.
4.H. SAINAM, 588 tons, Captain J. Willox.
2.9. NANNING, 569 tons, Captain C. Butchart.
One of the above Steamers 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 five days. These vessels have Superior Cabin Accommodation and are lighted throughout by electricity.
971
✓
THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN CO.,
LIMITED.
NOTICE.
and after MONDAY next. the HEAD OFFICES of the above Com. pany will be at KOWLOON (behind the Godowns).
Letters will be received at Ioe House Street Ferry Wharf, between 7 A.M. and 5 .. and forwarded to Kowloon.
EDWARD OSBORNE,
Secretary.
Hongkong, May 20, 1904.
NOTICE.
958
CHUNG A FOK (C) CHUNG SUI PO() and CHUNG HOM PAN (), FOREMEN, are longer in our Employ.
SAM A YECK, STEVEDORE,
No. 14, Wing Lok Street.
Hongkong, May 20, 1904.
THE POPULAR
SCOTCH
IS
"BLACK & WHITE
tt
KIMES BUCHANAN & CO.
BCOTCH WHISKY DISTILYAS, By Appointment to
BM. THE KING
and
WALES
JRH the PRINCE of No
no
957
18
Further articulars may be obtained at the Office of the :-
HONGKONG,!CANTON & MACAO STRAMBOAT CO.' LD.
118, Bank Buildings, Queen's Road Central, opposite the Hongkong Bowl.
Or of BUTTERFIELD AND SWIRE,
Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
WILLIAM MACLEOD, D.D.S., DENTIST.
11 & 12, BEACONSFIELD ARQADE. Hongkong, September 22, 1903,
DR NEWELL WILSON,,
1768
DR WILLIAM DANEL,,
DENTISTS.
LATEST AMERICAN METHODS.
REASONABLE FEES.
NO CHARGE FOR EXAMINATIONS.
Office hours 9 A.M. to 1 M. and 2 to 5 P.M.
31 QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL (First Floor, WATKINS BUILDING), Hongkong, February 18, 1904
2206
[O. 9, PEDDER'S HILL 18 ANNEX to elegantly FURNISHED.
Nthe HOTEL AMERICA, now most
ROOMS with without Bourel. Monthly Boarders accepted.
or
Apply within. Hongkong, April 19, 1904.
Concentrated strength,
sustenance and energy that's what Bovril is. Bovril represents a per- fectly scientific combination of the stimulative and flavouring features of meat extract with the nutritive properties of beef. Bovril is readily taken and easily digested and assimilated by even the most feeble constitution.
BOYRIL
Supplied at all the ending Cris and Horta, and to be obtained from LANE, DRAWFORD Co., Queen' Raid Hoima
711
Hongkong, China
✯ CHEE WING & CO., ✯
28 & 29, LEE YUEN STREET (WEST) HONGKONG,
DEALERS IN
MUSICAL
DEPARTMENT
NEW MODELS OF PIANOS JUST RECEIVED FROM :-
BRINSMEAD, BROADWOOD,
COLLARD and COLLARD,
CHALLEN and SON,
and DORNER.
N.B. NEW GENUINE Instruments from the above
LONDON
(Wine Shippers to China since 1815), ' Have always Stocks or their well-known Brands with Hongkong, 16th July, 1901.
SIEMSSEN & 00,
CHAMPAGNES
TROM
CHARLES HEIDSIECK,
Makers are to be had in Hongkong from LANE, PURVEYOR TO HIS MAJESTY KING EDWARD CRAWFORD & Co. ONLY.
Hongkong, May 10, 1904,
MAC LAREN'S
CANADIAN CHEESE
In Jars (Medium and Small) Wholesale and Retail from
LANE, ORAWFORD & CO., Hongkong, May 6, 1903.
CARMICHAEL AND CLARKE.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND SHIPBUILDERS,
SURVEYORS AND CONTRACTORS, REPAIRS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO,
TELEGRAMS: 'CARMICHAEL,'HONGKONG.
A. B. C. Code, 4th Edition. A. 1 Code.
Lieber's Standard Code. TELEPHONE, 232. Hongkong, March 14, 1903,
THE
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.
569
HE NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA are prepared, during suspension of their Trans-Pacific Service and until further notice, to Book Cargo and isue Bills of
All Sorts of COPPER, BRASS, STEEL Lading to SEATTLE, WASH., VIC-
IRON WARE, &c.
STEEL GIRDERS and TEES, CORRUGATED IRON, PIG IRON, &c.,
Suitable for
SHIPS, ENGINEErs and House BUILDERS.
Hongkong, May 29, 1900.
1227
PURE LINSEED OIL
Awarded Bronze Medal at the Faris Exhibition, 1900. .
Gold Medal at the Indian Industrial Exhibition 1898, 1900 & 1901.
MANUFACTURED' BY
TORIA, B.C., and PACIFIC COAST PORTS, also to OVERLAND POINTS in the UNITED STATES And CANADA
SOLE AGENTS.
སྐ
983
SIEMSSEN & CO.,
SOLE AGENTS FOR CHINA AND JAPAB Į
THE
HONGKONG
HOTEL.
ELECTRIC LIGHT AND FANS,
REPLETE WITH EVERY LUXURY.
THE KOWLOON HOTEL, LARGE AND AIRY RECEPTION ROOMS.
KOWLOON.
High-class Tourist's Hotel under Ame. rican Management. First-class Cui sine, Beautiful Garden.
A
MODERATE CHARGES.
J. W. OSBORNE, Proprietor and Manager, Hongkong, January 20, 1904.
135
ALEXANDRA HOTEL.
No. 34. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, (OPPOSITE GENERAL POST OFFICE).
A Centrally Situated.
HOTEL,
PRIVATE FAMILY
Includes Terms by the Day, or Month.
JOHN LIVESEY,
I
Proprietor.
Hongkong, May 17, 1904.
930
די
TIME TABLE.
TONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAM- in connection with the GREAT NORTHWAYS COMPANY, LIMITED hitherto, by the Steamers of the NORTH- ERN RAILWAY from SEATTLE as
ERN PACIFIC 8.S. CUY., BOSTON STEAMSHIP and TOWBOẶT. COYS., OCEAN S.S. COY, and CHINA MUTUAL S.N. COY.-
For further Particulars, apply at the Company's Local Branch Offico in Prince's Buildings, First Floor, Chater load.
A. S. MIHARA,
Manager. Hongkong, May 20, 1904.
TANG YUEN.
952
OARDING ESTABLISHMENT.
THE GOUREPORE CO., LD., Blondid View of Harbour.
CALCUTTA,
Contractors to the Military and Public Works Departments, State Railways, and all large Consumers throughout India, the East, and the Colonies,
W. R. LOXLEY & CO.,
Sole Agents,
HONGKONG. Cable AddressLOXLEY,' Hongkong. Hongkong, July 22, 1903.
1519
MACAO AND CANTON HOTELS.
A LITTLE CHANGE
THE Round Trip from HONGKONG to MAA, Thence to CANTON and back to HONGKONG," will be found in teresting and enjoyable.
Proprietor.
WM. FARMER,
Hongkong, March 10, 1904
THE REVENUE OF CHINA.
SERIES OF ARTICLES,
Beprinted from The China Mat” WITH AN APPENDIX.
To be had at the OFFICE OF THIS PAPER.
Messrs. KELLY & Watan, Ima And Mesars, W. Barwan & Col
Price: 50 Cents..
No 18 MACDONNELL ROAD. Under Europeau Management.
Apply at the House,
? Or
At FAIRALL &.00.. Opposite Hongkong Hotel. Hongkong, June 10, 1903.
KWONG WO, COAL MERCHANTS,
97
No. 17, QHIU LOONG STREET (NEAR MESSES. LANE, OBAWORD & Co. HONGKONG, OHINA.
Hongkong, August 14, 1903,
FORMOSAG
WEEK DAYS,
7.30 a.m. to 8.00 a.m...Every 10 minutes. 8.00 a.m. to 8.30 a.m...Every 15 minutes. 8.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m...Every 10 minutes. 9.30 a.m. to 11.00a.m... Every 15 minutes. 11.30a.m.to 12.45 p.m...Every 15 minutes. 12.45 p.m. to 1.15 p.m...Every 10 minutes. 1.15 p.m. to 1.45 p.m...Every 15 minutes. 1.45 p.m. to 2.15 p.m...Every 10 minutes.
2196
READING AND PRIVATE BILLARD ROOMB, EUROPEAN CHEF.
CONNAUGHT HOUSE HOTEL,
QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
A FIRST CLASS' HOTEL, SITUATED NEAR THE BANKS AND PRINCIPA)
OFFICES. EXCELLENT CUISINE AND WINES.
Large and Lofty Rooms Elegantly Furnished. Hydraulic Elevatoa Hot and Cold Water throughout, Special Rates for Tourists.. Launch Service for Guests,
For Terms, apply
THE
THE MANAGER,
VICTORIA DISPENSARY,
HONGKONG.
AERATED WATERS.
SIMPLE AERATED WATER.
LEMONADE.;
SARSAPARILLA.
TONIC WATER.
SODA WATER.
GINGER ALE.
RASPBERRYADE
LEMON SQUASH.
FRUIT SYRUPS.
2.15 p.m. to 3.00 p.m...very 15 minutes. LEMON, LIME JUICE, STRAWBERRY, RASPBERRY, PINEAPPLE,
3.30 p.m. to 5.00 p....Every 15 minutes.
6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m...Every 10 minutes.
7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m...Every 15 minutes,
J
NIGHT CARS,
| P.45 p.m. and' 9' p.m., 9.45 p.m. to 11.15 p.m. every half hour.
SUNDAYS, İ
8.00 a.m. to 9.00 a.m...Every 15 minutes,
Special Terms to Hotels, Clubs, Messes, and other Large Consumers.
W. BREWER & CO.
9.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m...Every 30 minutes. A DIARY OF THE RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR WITH MAPS AND
9.30a.m. to 10.30a.m...Every 15 minutes. 10.30a.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 16 minutes,
7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m...Every 10 minubes, TENNIS
NIGHT CARS as on Week Days. SATURDAYE.
Extra cars at 11.30 and 11.45 p.m. SPECIAL CARS by Arrangement at the Company's Office, 38 and 40, Queen's Road Central.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers Hongkong, January 14, 1904.
1061
KING EDWARD
1254
HOTEL
A RAMBLE THROUGH SOUTHERN
By G. TAYLOR, L M. Customs.
With WoongUTI
[Reprinted from the China Reviews.]
One of the Best Sketches of formos Life yet written.
fice, 5 Wyndam Hongkong
1,00
A HIGH-CLASS PRIVATE
HOTEL
Eadies Afternoon Tea Rooms.
Private Bar and Billiard Rooma,
Hot and Cold Water throughout.
Electrically Eighted.
Electric Fana (if required). Electric Passenger Elevator to each Floor,
Table D'Hots at Separate Tables, For terms, oro., apply to the
MANAGER.
*Hongkong: Jane 10, 1902.
ILLUSTRATIONS; PARTS 1, 2 & 3 NOW READY,
RACKETS,
TENNIS SHOES,
60 Cents Each.
TENNIS BALLS,
TENNIS PRESSES,
FOOT BALLS,
LAWN- BOWEN
CRICKET GEAR,
BADMINTON,
BEST ENGLISH MAKE: GENTLEMEN'S BLACK AND BROWN BOUTS AND SHOES,
NEWEST BOOKS BY EVERY ENGLISH MATK
A Very Large Stock of NOTE PAPER and ENVELOPES by the Leading
75
IRISH WHISKIES
Old Bushmills' Three Star
Sir John Powers
Excellent Irish Liqueur
SOLE AGENTS
Caldbeck, Macgregor & Oo,
Hon
April & 1904
Wine and Spirit Merchanta
& QUREN'S ROAD)
}
Intimations.
Intimations.
Milkmaid
LONDENSED
WESS CONDENSED U
ULAM, SWITZERLAND.
BRAND
Milk
Guaranteed
Full Cream.
Largest Sale in the World.
TRADE MARK.
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.
4. YALCONER & Co. ARE AGENTS 70% ROSS'S FAMOUS TELESCOPES AND BINOCULARS, LORD KELVIN'S NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, ADMIRALTY CHARTS AND BOOKS.
--:( = );~
EASTMAN'S KODAKS AND FILMS.
JAPAN
64, QUEEN'S ROAD.
OOALS'.
MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA
(MITSUI & CO.)
HEAD OFFICE:-1, SURUGA-CHO, TOKYO. LONDON BRANCH :-34, LIME STREET, E.O.
HONGKONG BRANCH :---PRINCE'S BUILDINGS, ICE HOUSE STREET, FIRST FLOOR.
OTHER BRANCHES :
Mew York, San Francisco, Hamburg, Bombay, Singapore, Sourabaya, Manila, Amoy, Shanghal, Chefoo, Tientsin, Nowohwang, Port Arthur, Seoul, Chemalpo, Yokohama, Yokosuka, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Maidzuru, Kure, Shimonoseki, Mojl, Waka- matan, Karatau, Nagasaki, Kuchinotsa, Sasebo, Maidzura, Miike Hakodate: Taipeh co.
Telegraphic Address : **MITSUI' (A.B.C. and A 1 Codes.)
CONTRACTORS OF COAL to the Imperial Japanese Navy and Arsenala and the State Railways; Principal Railway Companies and Industrial Works; Home and Foreign Mail and Freight Steamers.
BOLE PROPRIETORS of the Famous Miike, Tagawa, Yamano, and Ida Coal Mines. JOLE AGENTS for Hokoką, Hondo, Kanada, Fajinotana, Mameda, Mannoura, Ononra, Osuji, Sasahara, Tsubakuro, Yoshinotani, Yoshio, Yunokibars, and other Coals.
Hongkong, April 28, 1903.
N. INUZUKA. Manager, Hoogk og.
You Can Get
more satisfaction out of an absolutely pure, well-made beverage than any other kind, and that's why
RAINIER BEER
holds its old friends. Once you try it, the other kinds are not good enough.
A. S. WATSON & Co., Ltd., dole agents for HONGKONG, CHINA AND MANILA.
Per Case (6 dozen Plata.......... (Special' terms to large buyers) or 4 dozen Quarts,
A PERFECT BEVERAGE.
-$16.50
van Houten's Cocoa
van
is known and prized throughout the whole world for its high quality and delicious natural
flavor.
Houten's Cocoa
Best & Goes Farthest.
1119
THE CHINA MAIL.
Intimations.
A. 8. WATSON. & CO., LIMITED.
N
́OTICE IS ĦEREBY GIVEN that the
NINETEENTH ANNUAL ORDINA
ARY GENERAL · MEETING of the COMPANY_(since its registration) will be held at the OFFICES of the COMPANY in ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS, Jon TUESDAY, the 31st May. 19. 4, at a
MITSUBISHI GOSHI-KWAISHA quarter to eleven o'clock in the forenoon,
(MITSU BISHI CO.)
COAL DEPARTMENT.
MARUNO-UCHI, TOKIO.
CABLE ADDRESS: IWASAKI,' which applies to all Branch Offices and Hongkong and Shanghai Agencies.
A1, ABC 5th EDITION, WESTERN UNION CODES USED.
ALL LETTERS ADDRESSED
MANAGER, MITSU BISHI CO., WITH NAME OF PLACE UNDER.
BRANCH OFFICES.
NAGASAKI, MOJI, KOBE, KARATSU AND HANKOW,
T
1
AGENCIES.
SHANGHAI: H. J. H: Tairt.
HONGKONG: H. U. JEFFRIES."
MANILA: COMPANIA MARITIMA. YOKOHAMA: M. ASADA.
CONTRACTORS OF COAL to the Im- perial Japanese Navy and Foreign Navies; the Imperial Arsenals; the Imperial Rail way; Sanyo, Kiushu and the other Principal Railways; Industrial Works; Home and Foreign Mail and Freight Steamers.
EXPORTERS OF COAL to Hongkong, Shanghai, Hankow, Singapore, Manila, North China, Korean ports and America.
tor the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers, together with a Statement of Accounts to the 31st Decem. ber, 1903,
SOLE PROPRIETORS of Takashima, Ochi, Shinnew, Namazuta and Kami Yamada Collieries, and also Hojo Colliery, which will be ready to produte on a large scale the best Buzen Coal from 1905.
The REGISTER of SHARES will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 25th instant, until WEDNESDAY, the 1st June, proximo (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfor of Shares will be registered,
Sole Agents for Kigio, Komatsu (Tagawa) and Matsushima Coals.
The Head and Branch Offices and the Agencies of the Company will receive any order for Coals produced from the above Collieries,
Coal sold in 1903 by the Company amounted to 1,210,000 tons.
TAKASHIMA COAL.
To Let.
TO LET.
HOUSE in KNUTSFORD TER
BACE. Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY CO., LD.. Hongkong, April 26, 1904.
IN
TO LET.
786
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1904.
For Sale
FOR SALE.
No. 133 STEWART TERRACE,
The PEAK.
Apply to
· RIAL CONVERSATION.
(By Keble Howard.)
I. --ON THE DEPARTURE PLATFORM AT PADDINGTON.
She: You won't forget to write, will
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. you?
MENT & AGENCY Co., LD. Hongkong, May 20, 1904.
TO BE SOLD.
He: Rather not.
985
Kowloon, One 12-ROOM HOUSE, THE Whole of the FURNITURE and STOOK of the WAVERLEY HOTEL, Whole or Part; Rent Moderate.
Offers in writing to the Manager will be Apply to
received until June 5th.
DOOLITTLE & POLLOCK, 1 & 3, Wellington Street. Hongkong, April 29, 1904.
697
FOR 18 MONTHS. ·
And notice is further given that an EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MERTING of the TO LET-IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. Company will be held at the same place and on the same day at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, or so soon afterwards as the Or- dinary General Meeting shall be concluded, promthe subjoined RESOLUTION will be LEIGH TOR' The PEAK. proposed. Should the Resolution be passed by the requisite majority, it will be sub- mitted for confirmation as a Special Resolu tion to a second Extraordinary Meeting which will be subsequently convened.
New and additional shafts at the Taka- shima Colliery have been completed and this well-known best and most economical Steam Coal in the EAST is now produced in abundance and can be supplied in any quantity.
Hongkong, April 25, 1904.
THE 'STAR FERRY COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE
777
HE SIXTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICE, No. 2, Connaught Road, at Noos, on WEDNESDAY, the 1st JUNE, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, with a State- ment of Accounts to 30th April, 1904.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com- pany will be CLOSED from the 25th to 1st June, both days inclusive.
EDWARD OSBORNE,
Secretary, Hongkong, May 19, 1904.
NOTICE.
RESOLUTION.
"That the Capital of the Company be increased to Nine Hundred Thousand
Apply to
JEBSEN & CO.
Hongkong, April 27, 1904.
TO LET.
Dollars by the creation of Thirty Thousand No. 11, KNUTSFORD TERRACE.
New Shares of Ten Dollars each.'
By Order,
A, H. MANOELL,
Secretary. Hongkong. May 20, 1904.
TEL
958
CHINA AND JAPAN
TELEPHONE
AND
Apply to
Hongkong, May 24, 1904.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
She: You promised, you know. He: Right you are. I shan't forget (A pause.) I think you're off now.
She: Are we Good-bye. (They kiss) He: Bure you've got everything you want?
She: Quite, thanks. (A pause.) ·
977
HE Undersigned has received instruc
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THE
798
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TO LET.
775
NO.1 STEWART TERRACE, The
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on
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977
835
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He: This is an awfully long train.
She: Is it?
He Rather. I expect-
Guard: Tickets, please!
She: That's the third time I've shown
my tickot. What were you going to say?
He I don't know.
What we were talking about"?
She: I forget. Oh, you were saying about this being an awfully long train.
He: Ob, yes. I was going to say, I ex pect they've got two engines on.
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IL-IN A FASHIONABLE RESTAURANT.
Youth: Sure you won't have a liqueur?
Blonde Quita. thanks! I'll have a cigarette, please.
Youth: Hope you don't mind Egyptian. Blonde: Not a bit. I always smoke them.
Youth I hate those beastly American
Ttions to Sell by Public Auction,
HE Undersigned has received instruc- things, don't you?
on
THURSDAY,
the 26th May, 1904, Commencing at 2.45 P.M., at BELVEDERE," PLANTATION ROAD, The Peak,
(THE RESIDENCE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE), -
A QUANTITY OF
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FIE
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FURNITURE.
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On view from Wednesday, the 25th May, 1904.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
Hongkong, May 19, 1904.
948
886 BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES.
FURNISHED HOUSE, in SEYMOUR
TERRACE.
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And others to suit various requirements. THE VERY VALUABLE LEASEHOLD
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Hongkong, May 21, 1904.
TO LÉI
2030
.PROPERTY,
BEING SECTION A OF INLAND LOT NO. 630, IN ONE LOT. This Lot comprises Nos. 70 and 72, FIRST" STREET, and Nos. 69 and 71, SECOND STREET, Victoria, Hongkong. The Property is held for the residue of
[O. 3, CLIFTON GARDENS, CONDUIT a Term of 999 years from the 26th Decem.
No
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6128
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Blonde: Oh, rather! There's something. sickly about them. Don't you think so? Youth: Fearful. (A pause.) Do you
smoke much
Blonde: Not very much. Why? Youth: Ob, I don't know. Some girls seem to smoke an awful lot.
Blonde: What do you call an awful lotq- Youth: Well, I know a girl who smokes fifty a day.
.
Blonder Oh, I don't smoke so many as that. I think fifty's silly.
Youth: Rather. (A pause.)
Blonde: Funny may running into you like that.
Youth: Yes, wasn't it?
Blonde: It's such an age since we met.. I'd almost forgotten you,
Youth: Oh, don't say that.
Blonde: It's your own fault, my dear. boy. What have you been doing with yourself o'l this long time?
Youth: I don't know. Just messing
What have you?
about, you know.
Blonde: Pretty much the same,
suppose. Seen anything of Toddy lately?
Youth: Saw him about a week ago. He was just off to Monte.
Blondo Lucky beast!
:
Youth He generally manages to have N good time, somehow or other.
Blonde: Don't blame 'im. (A pause.). Youth: Sure you won't charge your mind and have a liqueur?
Blonde: I don't think I'd better, really. Youth: Why?
Blonde: Not good for one, are they? Youth; I don't seo why not. Creme de
menthe or Benedictine ?
Blonde Creme de menthe, please. Youth: That's right. (He orders it.) Blonde: What time does that piece begin?
Youth: Half-past eight, I think, but we can miss the first act.
Blonde: Hope you know the plot Youth: I're a sort of vague notion of it. Blonde: You'll have to explain it to me L-in-the-cab.
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Farmer Fallow Morning, Mr Furrow. Farmer Farrow Morning, Mr Fallow. Fallow Clearin' up a bit, seemin' Furrow: Ab, Don't look as if we should ave much more just now.
Fallow: What's it goin' to be? Furrow: I'll'ave a drop o' Scotch. Fallow: Two Scotches cold, miss, if yer please.
Barmaid: A squeezo of lemon is yours, Mr. Furrow?
Furrow: Ah, just a squeeze. (A pause.). Well, ere's another ten thousand a year.
Fallow
Furrow
today, then?
Good 'ealth. (A pause.) What brings you into town.
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Fallow Al, she's right enough. Barmaid
those days.
We don't soo much of her
She's better at 'ome, I daresay
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town all day!
Barmaid: Oh, well, you'd have to look after the children. Wouldn't ho, Mr. Furrow?
Furrow: Ah, that 'e would. Same again, Mr Fallow?.
Fallow
Thankyer.
Barmaid: Yon, that's how it would have to be.
Fallow There's plenty for me to do on the farm, Irekon, without mossin' about indoors.
Barmaid: llo don't look overworked. What do you say, Mr Furrow?
Furrow Don't seem to 'urt 'im, do it? (A pause.) Woll, this won't do. Good.
day, Mr Fallow flood-day, miss.
Fallow I'm comin' along your way. Good-day, miss.
Barmaid Good-day, Mr Furrow. Good- day, Mr Fallur. Give my love to Mrs Fallow.
IV, ON AN OMNIBUS.
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wirls 'nve been much later than that,' I maye, "un" you never said a word about
..
Mabol: That's right enough. I've known some of 'em turn up an hour late or more, wn she just pretended not to notice.
Flossie: The the favourites, yer Lue, instead of traging one the same as another.
Mabel Ah, there's too much of that at our place. I've noticed it often onamely, but it don't do to say too much.
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Flossie: She didn't do all the talking, though. I gave 'er a bit of my mind. You ught to 'ave seen 'erface when I told 'er about the overtime.
Mabel What was that, then?
Flossie Why, she al the cheek ter say as workin' overtime wasno excuse for being late of a morning. It isn't as though you weren't paid extra, she says. Yes, I says, 'about a farthingm hour,'
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Tons. Guns,1,H.P.
Captain
Alacrity +Albion
despatch-vessel
1700
3000
Comdr Richard M. Harbord
battleship, 1st class
12,950
Shanghai
16 13,500
Captain Sydney R Fremantle
Shanghai
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aloop!
1050
1400
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angtaze
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11,000
16 18,000
Capt Charles Windham, O.V.0
ruiser, Ist class
11,000
Capt. R. N. Omwanney see Welhatwe
gunboat, let class
710
1900
Lieut -Com 0. M. Making.
"Hankow
gunboat, Ist class
710
1300
Lieut.-Comdr. T. D. Pratt.
Ichung
Centurion
battleship, 1st olana
10.100
14 13,000
Captain Fegan
Cressy
cruiser, 1st class
Shanghal
12,000
1491,000;
Captain Henry M. Tudor
Hongkong
Cherub
water tank and tug
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cruiser, 2nd class
390 6600❘ 11
800
Hongkong
9600
Captain Robert H. 8. Stokes
Mira Bay
Espiègle
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1070
- 1400
Comdr. Ernest Barton
Chi wan
Fame
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860
6700
Fearless
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1580
3200
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Hongkong
Welliwel
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12,960
Handy
torpedo boat destroyer
275
4000
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Shanghai
Hongkong
Hart
torpedo boat destroyer
275
8
4000
Hongkong
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800
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280
6 8900
river gunboat
Hongtong
4
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•
Yangtaea
14,100
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river gunboat
180.
2
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12,950
1613,500
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torpedo boat destroyer
850
8
6900
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1015
6
1400
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Shanghat Hongkong
Rambler
Surveying-vessel
835
8
Shanghal
650
Bloop
980
10
1400
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Robin Rosario
river gunboat
85
2
240
Lt.-Com. R. E. Vaughan
Straits Divisio
aloop
980
Canton
1400
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Sandpiper
river gunbost
85
Shanghal
2
240
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Canton
3600
9000
Snipe
river gunboat
85
240
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Hongkong
Sparrowhawk
torpedo boat d'estroyer
Shanghai
355
6900
Taku
torpedo boat destroyer
250
8 6500
Hongkong
Talbot Tamar Teal
cruiser, 2nd class
5600 11
9600
Hongkong
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4660
6
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river gunboat
180
2
800
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Lt.-Comdr. E. V. Dugmore
Hongkong
3400
Shang
8
9000
Capt. J. A U. Wilkinson
coast defence gunboat
369
3
200
Lieut.-Comdr. R. H. Keate
Shanghai
battleship, lat class
12,950
16
13,500
Capt. Leslie Stuart, C M.G.
Shanghai
sloop
980
10
1400
Comdr. S. St. John Farquhar
Shanghai
torpodo boat destroyer
355
6
6800
Reserve
Pahang
surveying ship
620
450
Comdr, Ernest C. Hardy
Hongkong
torpedo boat destroyer
Weihaivel
360
5900
In Reserve
river gunboat
150
500
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Hongkong
river gunboat
150
500
Lieut.-Com, Wason
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The death is reported of Mr A. V. Sales, late clerk and usher of the Hong- kung Supreme Court. Mr Sales had been for 15 years in the Government service of the Colony, and was spending his leave at Macao, where his death occurred on Satur
He leaves a widow and two day last. Mr T. H. Reid, who has sons, the eldest of whom is in the Chinese HOMEWARD for many years past been | Customs Service.
the managing editor and part proprietor of the China Mail, sailed from the Colony to. TAN-day homeward bound. Altogether Mr Reid has been in Hongkong twelve years and has been able, owing to his close association with all its institutions and leading men, to watch its progress keen- ly and pass mature judgment upon all its latter day legislative and social movements. Currying no man's fav our, and fearing no man's frown' Mr Reid has ever bent his energies and abilities to furthering the best interests of the Colony. In his capacity of editor Goods per Coromandel not cleared at 4 of the China Mail he has been looked
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The Japan Times says that it is reported | that the Government is contemplating the issue of another war loan on the home market.
The New Arsenal at Pinghsiung, in | Kiangsi province, according to Viceroy Chang Chih-tung's plan, is to be much larger than the Kiangnan Arsenal, and extra machinery is to be purchased for this pur- pose from abroad for the new Arsenal. In other words, the scheme is to make the Pinghsiang Arsenal capable in the near future of turning out twenty q.f. field guns à month, and an output of something like 2:0 rifles and 100,000 cartridges a day.
The Ningpo Consul.
ment.
A new flag consisting of the Union Jack with a Tudor crown on a white circular shield in the centre has been selected.fo British Consulates.
The Emperor of Korea having repri. manded his Ministers for inattention to their duties, they all, as usual, resigned, but will probably continue in office.
It is stated that the two Chilean war-
ships recently sold to a firm in New York are sold with an undertaking that they shall not be resold to any belligerent Power.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1904.
BY TELEGRAPH. THE ROSSO-JAPANESE WAR.
[ CHINA MAIL'S EXCLUSIVE SERVICE.] Supplied by BrutER, TIG BOMBAY,
Received May 24, 6.11 p.m.
ENCOUNTER NEAR KUANTI
Official Report. The Japanese Consul has kindly forward-
received yesterday afternoon :—
THE LAKE BAIKAL RAILWAY.ed us the following telegram which he
TO BE COMPLETED IN AUGUST.
LONDON, May 24. It is expected that the railway round Lake Baikal will be completed in August next.
?
Owing to the rocky nature of the country grave difficulties are met with,
No less than seventeen, tunnels are necessary to complete the railway.
Tokio, May 24, 6.40 p.m. General Kuroki reports that on the 21st “inst. one section of our infantry encounter
ed 200 of the enemy's cavalry sight miles northeast of Kuantien.
The enemy fled northwest, leaving twenty dead. There were no Japanese casualties.
1.
[N.-C. DAILY NEWS SERVICE,], THE FIGHT NEAR KINCHOU.
Toxio, May 20.. In the engagement near Kinchou on the
FOREIGN POLICY OF FRANCE. 16th instant, the Russians left thirty dead
THE PLACE OF THE WORLD,
Strengthening Alliances,
LONDON, May 24. President Emile Loubet, in a speech at Arras, on the foreign policy of The state of affairs in Vladivostock is France, stated that it was directed reported to be quite pitiable. All trade towards the maintenance of the peace has come to an end and business of the of the world, by strengthening of al- banks is confined to pressing their debtors, liances. He referred to the friendly relations existing between Russia, who are being reduced to penury.
Italy, and Great Britain to-day, and declared that there, would be others in the same position to-morrow.
The Japan Daily Mail believes it to be impossible that Baron Rosen can have
were against going to war, but were over- borne by General Tersuchi and · Admiral Yamamoto.
Bobbery at Kowloon.
Mr R. H. Mortimore, H. B. M. Oon.said that many of the leaders in Japan sul, has received an additional appoint. He was already Consul for Ningpo and Wenchow, and now he has to look after the interesta of Haugchow in addition. This gives him the honourable position of
Consul for Chekiang Province.' are some who only think it fair under the circumstances that the esteemed Jon gul should now have the rank of Consul-
General.
There
[REUTER'S SERVICE.] THE WAR.
LONDON, May 23. Reater's corespondent in St. Petersburg says that a telegram from General Sakhar- off shows that the Japanese advance on Liao Yang has been resumed, and reports to the movement of several detachments from different points up to 50 kilometres North West of Feng-hwang-cheng. The horses and infantry are reported to be much ex-
A rather daring robbery is reported to have occurred at Kowloon on Sunday morning last. The house visited is situated at No. 6 Rose Torrace, and jewellery the value of $800 is reported to have been stolen. From particulare supplied to the police it appears that the robber
had no trouble in offecting an on.
a two-storied one and all the bedroom
Chinese Students for Japan.
Twenty Hunan Students en route for trance to the house as it was but Japan arrived at Shanghai on May 20 from Changeha, the capital of Hunan province, doors were left open for the sake of bound for a three-year course of studies coolness. The stolen articles include A and sent thither by Governor Chao Erb-sên. | lady's silver watch, six gold brooches, and After the completion of their studies these a gold pencil case. The police suspect that young men are to return to their native the robber has gone to Canton, and they province to act as teachers in the various have dispatched an officer to search for him. schools and colleges of Western learning now being started in all parts of Huuan,
Cleansing the Temple.
A Presentation.
hausted,
FRANCE AND THE VATICAN.
The Chancellor of the Embassy remsins ns Chargé d'Affaires."
ACCIDENT TO A RUSSIAN
BATTLESHIP.
on the field. According to prisoners taken, the Russian casualties exceeded three hun- drod.
The bulk of the Fourth division of Rus sian infantry, and the whole Seventh divi. sion are occupying the Kinebou peninsula under General Stossel, the Commandant st Port Arthur.
THE 'HATSUSE” DISASTER. Токіо, Мау 20.
The drowned in the Hatese include six- teen officers and nineteen petty officers, The drowned in the Yoshino were sixteen
thirty-three petty officers. officers, including Captain Sayeki, and
THE RECEPTION OF THE NEWS IN JAPAN.
TOKIO, MAY The latest naval disasters have caused a painful sensation,
*
The Kolumin is unwilling to think that these catastrophes wore the result of care- lessness, but hopes that circumspection
will be exercised in the future, and con-
soles itself by remembering that the Hatsuse and Foslino, with their crews, have perished after a life of splendid action.
BRITISH INTERESTS AT
NEWCHWANG."
WEIHAIWEI, May 19..
H. M. sloop Espiégle left here to-day for Newchwang to protect British in-
torests,
ANOTHER RUSSO-CHINESE -BANK CLOSED.
M
PEKING, May 19 The Russo-Chinese Bank has closed its
The recently-launched Russian battleship Orel, which stranded immediately at St. Petersburg owing to her great draught of The officers and constables of the water, has again stranded at Cronstadt, Police force to the number of about twenty and her stern has sunk very much, owing branch at Mukden. assembled in the billiard room at the to the unexplained opening of the bilge Magistracy this morning to bid ben voyage pipe. The ship is badly strained. to Inspector McNab, who is ratiring from
THE OREL' REFLOATED.
A correspondent in Chekiang writes of duty Mr Reid has always aimed at that Excellency, Governor Nieh of living up to it conscientiously, and his Chêkiang, who has himself been the object strict adherence to bis principles has of unsuccessful attack by various high not only earned for him the admiration officials, has of late been engaged in clean of men but has also been the means of at-ing out the Augean Stables of this province. forco for upwards of 19 years and during floated. It is stated that the accident was
It is said
the force on pension. Inspector MoNab has been connected with the local Police
Over fifty officials, two
of whom are that time has earned the respect of his tracting around him a large circle of sin-
Totais, have been turned down for their brother officers and members of the public cere friends. Amongst his fellow jour peculations, libidinous conduct, devotion with whom he has come into contact in his nalists he was always held in high esteem,
to opium, or for other reasons.
official capacity.. Captain Superintendent and their regard for him was particu- that still others have been reported to the Badeley presented the retiring officer with larly evidenced when they unanimously Throne as unfit for official position.
very handsome four-branched silver elected him to the position of first pre-
candlestick executed in Chinese designs, and Chief Detective Inspector Hanson
A. S. WATSON & CO., sident of the recently formed Journa- M. Paderewski's Tour.
LIMITED.
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LATER.
The Russian battleship Orel has been re-
due to careless riveting of the plates.
THE LOSS OF THE BOGATYR,
It is stated in St. Petersburg that the Russians blew up the Bogotyr finding it impossible to save her.
THE WAR..
The General staff in St. Petersburg con-
KOREA DISCARDS RUSSIA.
TOKIO, May 19, Korea has officially nullified all her treaties with, and concessions to, Raasin.
JAPANESE OPERATIONS IN THE LIAOTUNG.
TOKIO, May 18.
quarters this afternoon, a series of official At a conference at the Imperial head-
dispatches covering the Liaotung operations from the 5th to 16th inst, was given out to the public.
I gather that seven cavalry officers and
lists' Association. From public life Mr The most extended tour that M. expressed the regret that Inspetor McNab's Reid has always modestly shrunk, feel-Paderewski has yet ventured upon has just brother officers felt at parting with so siders the re-occupation of Newchwang due scouts inet on Sunday, 16th inst., a dozen
ing that he could better acquit himself been arranged, and he will sail from Naples on May 20 for Melbourno. After visiting as a citizen by taking an impartial view the principal cities of Australia and New of things from the editorial chair, and Zenland, he will give recitals at Hongkong it is his retirement in that direction and Shanghai, Japan, which he some that has prevented the public knowing months ago contemplated including in his more of him than they do. Mr Reid's tour, will, on account of the war, be omit- departure is a distinct loss to the ted. Ceylon and India will both be visited Colony, and will be especially regretted by the great pianist, and on his way home
agreeable a companion. The presentation to the change in the situation, produced by Russians en route for Kinchou and captured
was suitably acknowledged by the recipient. Inspector McNab left Hongkong this afternoon by the Bayern and intends to settle down near Glasgow, his native city.
Death on the Bayern.'
Throughout the day'a flag has been flying at half-mast on the German mail
the recent loss of Japanese ships which renders it unsafe to despatch transports around Liao-tung., Admiral Skrydloff has arrived at Wladivostock.
THE DALLAS COMPANY.
The presentation of the Three Little
several of them, including a captain.
cavalry intercopted a military train and destroyed the railway and telegraph line.
Further, the Japanese occupied on Mon- day, the 16th inst., the bigh lands in the vicinity of Kinchou, making it untenable.
The casualties in the fight on the 16th
Another detachment of infantry and
WATERS by those with whom he was closely as he will give one or two concerts at Cairo steamer Bayern, which arrived after Maids' at the City Hall last night by the were 146, including eight infantry and
sociated, and who have had numerous and three at Constantinople. At presont midnight last night from Japan and North Henry Dallas Company was witnessed by artillery officers wounded.
IN THE FAR EAST.
ÆRATED WATERS of our manufac
ture, made under constant European
opportunities of seeing and appreciat ing his many sterling qualities. We say God speed with fervour; au revoir with regret.
Plague in the Punjab.
The Plague me tality in the Punjab expert supervision, are sold throughout during the week ended May 6, was 44,78, a rise of 6,000. The epidemic is chiefly increasing in the Punjab,
the Far East and are invariably pre-
ferred on account of their excellence.
THE MACHINERY in use embodies avery improvement kuown up to date.
ABSOLUTE PURITY is guaranteed. THE BEST MATERIALS only aro
used.
French Steamer Aground.
M. Paderewski is at his home by Lake Genera, from which he expects to be ab- sent formino mouths.
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JAPANESE ADVANCE ON THE LIAO.
China ports. The reason was the death of
B numerous audience, in fact the largest Mr Alfred E. Glover, of the firm of Holme, Ringer aud Co., of Nagasaki. Mr Glover by the Company during the present season, that has attended any performance given
has been suffering for over a year The fact that the production was given as from Bright's disease and grow so bad of
TIENTSIN, May 18. Empire Day at Kowloon School.
a benefit to the capable leader of the com-
The Japanese advanced guard has reach The pupils of the above school met late that it was deemed advisable for him
pany, Mr Percival Knight, no doubt aced Tashihchiso from Kaiping yesterday morning as usual at 9 a.m., and, to journey to England with a view to be-
counted for the crowded house. Although ing treated by a specialist. Unfortunately there were weaknesses in the performance, of the Russian gunboat Sirmitch at Now. after Roll Call and Prayers, listened to a
Everything is ready for the destruction short address from the Head Mastor on the decision was come to too late, for Mr |
there were also periods in it when the their duties and privileges as British citi-Glover, grew worse as the ship proceeded audience was delighted, as, for
chwang. The prizes won it the recent School southwards and died in the harbour short the third act when Miss Blanche Garbette residenta at Newchwang are afraid
On the departure of the Russians, the Examination were then distributed by Mrsly after six o'clock this morning. On the Birdwood. These prizes had been given by voyage the sufferer had every assistance an undoubted musical troat and earned for Schools and the Head Master. The big Mr and Mrs Clark passengers, who of applause. Mr Frank Cochrane ably
zens,
Mrs Dickson. Mrs James, the Inspector of
The French steamer Hanoi, which reached the harbour this morning, from school-room had been decorated with Haiphong and Hoihow, reports that at 6 flowers for the occasion, while Union Jacks 8.th. on May 24 she passed the French in great abundance were displayed, on the steamer Hoihao ashore in the Hainan Strait walls. After the singing of God Save the A Chinese gunboat was standing by to lend King' the usual Empire Day Holiday was
assistance.
B. A. 0. B. Picnic.
announced.
A Parliament for Ching.
A Parliament consisting of all the Viceroys and Govornom of provinces, to meet once a year to discuss inatters relat
from the
doctor and from
M
voyaging to England, Clarke, - manager for
any years of Mosers
were
49
North and Rae, Chemists of Yoko hania, was particularly able to ronder as- sistance, and Mr Glover received much comfort from his constant attendance. In
contributed a
instance, in
violin solo. This item was trouble from the Hunghutze.
the talented young lady a flattering round
sustained the role
Torme, of the
French Einbassy, and his singing
Love's The Game was another pleasing
item.
THE REMOVAL OF THE
RUSSIAN MINES,
TOKIO, May 18 The sweeping of the sea in the direction This and Mr Cochiano's other of Dalny by the Japanese feet has boor
earned for him vociferous continuouslarriod on. which demanded several extra
ASSUMED CAPTURE OF KINCHOU.
There is reason to believe that
Wade, and Mt Frampton, Miss Alice Japanese troops, reached Kinchou,
solectiona applause Japan and elsewhere in the East MIr itcus before the audience would let him Glover was highly respected na a gentle-
leave the stage. As the Three Little mau of unimpeachable character, and
Maids, daughters of the Vicar of Market The members of the R. A. O. B lodge.
his death will come as a great shock
Mallory, Miss THE PRICES ARE only half those intend shortly having a pienio at Ten
to his many friends who hoped to see the charged in England.
Tables, Macao, kindly placed at their disposal by Mr Ng Hon. The Wing Chaing to their various jurisdictions, with voyage to the homeland and subsequent
treatment
restore him to health and the object of obtaining unanimity of has been ohartered and as the fare is vory
strength. Mr Glover was 54 years of a action throughout the Empire, has been reasonable, it is probable that a large nume
Bar and was born in Aberdeen. He IM) WI recently recommended to the Throne in a her will avail themselves of the outing,
joilt memorial from Viceroy Yuan Shib- batchelor, and had one brother residing in k'ai and Yung Ching, Manchu raember Tokyo.
WATERS MANUFACTURED BY US are acknowledged by the leading English makers to be equal to those of their own production.
WATSON & Co., Limited,
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY,
HONGKONG
DES VIŒUX ROAD.
Established A.D. 1841
May 7 1904
Natural Modesty.
of the Grand Council and Co-Chancellor of
IE natural modesty of many people the Peking University. It is further
who have used Chamberlain's Colic proposed that this assembly and Diarrhoes Remedy for Diarrhoea,
intendation has been rect
Dysentery, etc., with splendid results, provincial authorities shall be pres make them hesitate about giving their by a Prince, assisted by two opinion for publicity. Still these same
missioners, elected by the Thr people have done much to make Chamber-
casion. It has not yet tra Lain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy household word, for they have by word of mouth informed their friends what a good mediome it is to have in the house. Once used always kept, follows this the around the world. For sale by all the and medicine vendors WATKI, B General Agents.
al peop
diate be
Bicycle Riders
Ernestine Walter each did key to Port Arthur, on Sunday last, and remarkably well. As the domure little have virtually obtained possession country maidens, and later fit the Bond with rather beary losses. Street tes room, they looked charmingly piquaut and woll deserved the large share of applause bestowed upon them. Miss Violet Frampton's rendering of She was a Miller's Daughter literally brought the house down, and even after she had eappeared four times the audience olam
TF you ride a bicycle you are always liable to have, a fall. Chamberlain's Pain Balu is the best liniment for cuts, sprains, and bruises. It will heal the oured for more. Mr Percival Kn parts in one-third the time any other Lord Cheyne, nicknamed
uire, Pain Balm is
treatment would
also"famous for
cure of Rheumatism.
propertie
the
but he di
THE RIFORTED CAFTURE OF KAIPING.
The Romist
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1904.
THE NEW INTERNAL LOAN
IN JAPAN.
Toxio, May 18. In connection with the proposal second issue of exchequer bonds, the Finance Minister gave another dinner to the bankers yesterday evening; and the Prime Minister entertained them at tiffin to-day, Marquis Ito making a speech.
THE GERMAN HOLD ON SHANTUNG.
PERINO, May
The German Minister (Baron Mumin von Schwarzenstein) has been consulting with the Chinese Governinent with a view
to the placing of guard troops on both sides of the Shantung milway,
Causo of the Russian Disasters.
London, May 10.-The Times' corre- | spondent, wiring from Antung, says that the Russian disasters are due to perfuno. tory, old-fashioned methods. He adds that the morale of the Japaneso is equal to that of Europeana.
Decisive Character of the Yalu Battle.
The Times' emphasizes the sumi-official North German Güzelte's characterization of the Yalu battle na decisive.
Masterly Strategy of the Japanese.
London, May 9th.-There is a universal chorus of eulogy a tthe masterly strategy off the Japanese, combined with swift and un- Hlinching execution.
Even the German Press, hitherto inost reserved, cannot withhold a tribute of ad- miration.
Germany and the War. London, May 8.-In the Reichstag, Herr Bebel (Socialist) attacked the Government's
A. S. WATSON AND CO.,
„LIMITED, N
MARINE MAGISTRATES'
COURT.
Following is the report of the General Managers for the year ending 31st Decem
in the forenooi :—
Statement of the Company's business with Gentlemen,We beg to lay before you a a Balance Sheet for the year ending the 31st December, 1903.
THE CHINA MAIL.
CHINESE LABOUR IN SOUTH | entirely ignorant of the facts. The China.
AFRICA.
THE FIRST SHIPMENT OF
COOLIES.
man is quite intelligent enough to take To-day's Advertisements
care of himself. He will know the terms on which he is engaged, and he will not accept their unless they are clearly to his advant age. Any ill-treatment would be imposs-
FOR ALL PURPOSES USE ONLY
fible under the supervision proposed, and GROSSWOOD
even if it were possible it would be the worst policy on the part of those whose
As
VARNISHES AND OILS,
As supplied to the LEADING NAVIES, SHIPOWNERS AND SHIPBUILDERS,
Manufactured by
“A Certificate Suspended. Before the Hon. Captain Barnas-Law- ber, 1903, for presentation to the share-rence, at the Marine Magistrates' Court to- holders at the nineteenth annual ordinary day, an inquiry was held into the circum
Loft Hongkong To-day, object is to attract the Chinaman, and to be BRAND OF PAINTS, general meeting of the Company (since its stances connected with a charge of negli
Able to count on his continued assistance. At six o'clock this morning the s..
When I was in South Africa I went care- registration) to be held at the offices of the gent navigation preferred by the Superin- Tweeddale steamed out of the harbour with fully into the condition of the natives al- Company in Alexandra Buildings on Tues-tendent of the P. and O. Steam Navigation | a shipment of coolles for the gold mines of ready employed under similar regulations day, the 31st May, 1904, at eleven o'clock Company against Li Liu, master of the the Rand. The Treeddale has 1,055 coolles the conclusion that their position was quite at Kimberley and elsewhere, and I came to team launch Lee Bing. In support of the charge Mr Lewis, of the P. and O. Company, on board and is the first to leave of the a good as that of any other coloured la- from Stone cutters's Island in the com stated that on May 18 he was returning throw vessels at present under charter to courere in any other part of the world. That they themselves were contented with pany's launch Jennerte. They steamed up convey the coolie labourers to South Africa.it was proved by the readiness with which the fairway for Blake Pier and when off Never before, perhaps, has more interest they make re-engagements, after a full ex- the Canton pier he noticed the defendant's been manifested, at all events in England Perience of the conditions of their employ- launch on the port side.
ment. Under these circumstances, I do ing in the same direction but suddenly and the Colonies,-in any number of not think that there is any ground, either commenced to bear over towards them. labourers than in the Tweeddale's living more started largely for political rea- HARRY WICKING & CO., Hongkong,
moral or politics), for the opposition which The Jeannette's coxswain blew a warning blast on the whistle but no notice was cargo who supply the nucleus of the scheme sons in this country. taken of it, and it was only by his skilful to solve the South African labour Whether the employment of Chinese handling of the launch that a seriouscollision was averted. Had the coxswain not acted promptly the Lee Shing would have been cut in two and the Company's launch seriously damaged, and, as she was full of people at the time, considerable loss of life might
The Net Profits of the Company for the twelve months under review, after paying all charges, including the salary of the General Managers, and providing for all bad and doubtful debts, amount to
$102,426.49
To which has to be added the
balance brought forward from, the previous year........................................ 10 3,077.96 8.05,501,45
From this there has to be deducted- Goneral Managers' Com
mission of 5 per cent. profits for the year as por Article 80 of the Company's Articles of
Association
..€6,121 32 Remuneration of the Consulting Committee as por Article 92
2,500.00
have resulted.
She was steam-
Mr A. G. Morris, a passenger of the Jeanette, gave corroborative evidence.
The defendant admitted the truth of the evidence, his excuse being that he was en deavouring to get out of the way of a asm- pan.
His certificate was ordered to be suspen 7,621,32 ||ded for three months.
Leaving an available balance of... $97,883. 13 We paid an interim
.....
Dividend of 6 por cont. in November last absorbing And we now propose to pay further Divid end of 5 per cent. (making 10 per cent. for the year) which
$50,000.00
will absorb.......................... 19,000,00
pro-Russiau attitude in the war, and deT, write off Furniture. clared that the Kaiser's telegram of sym pathy to the Tear on the occasion of the 'Petropavlovsk' disaster in Do way reflect- ed the feeling of the nation.
Count Von Buelow denied that the Kaiser's telegram was a departure from neutrality. He regretted that the disasters of a neighbouring friendly nation had been the object of malicious articles and carion. tures in a portion of the German Press.
Russian Calling out More Troops.
London, May 8-Russia has ordered the mobilization of the Charkoff and Moscow Army Corps and other troops to strengthen the Manchurian Army.
Russians Going Still Further Back.
Router, wiring from Shan-hai-kwan on the 8th, says the Russians are retreating to Hai-cheng and evacuating the western Lino-tung Peninsula.
Japanese Landed.
The Japanese from Thursday to Satur
Fittings, Utensils of Trade, Lightor, Soda Water Plant, Machi- nery and Building Additions
To carry forward to
1804 Account.
X5,000 00
2,883.13
1
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THE 'STAR' FERRY CO., LTD.
The following is the report for presenta. tion to shareholders at the sixth ordinary
annual meeting to be held at the Com- pany's office, No. 2. Connaught Road, at noon on Wednesday, the 1st of June.-
The Directors have the pleasure to mabmit to shareholders their report, with a statement of accounts, for the year ending 30th April, 1904,
Accounts. The pett earnings of the boats, after paying all working expenses, were $55,684.42 as against $42,973.50 last year, boing an increase of 812.710.92.
problem. At all events the coolies have gone and are apparently well pleased with the prospect in front of them. The Tweeddale was passed to carry 1,600 coolies on the twelve-feet basis, and as she has only 1,055 men on board they will have ample room. Before sailing she was brought up alongside the Ks. Swanley which is fitted with the Clayton diagnfect- ant apparatus and thoroughly fumigated. The coolies were each bathed and supplied with new clothes and their old garments were then fumigatel so that every pre- caution was taken to prevent any disease being brought aboard. The men are under the charge of Mr Wandless, who has had many years experience with coolie labourers, and their physical welfare is being attend ed to by Dr Hall Wright. The coolies are
Gross Sherwood & Heald,
LIMITED, London.
SOLE AGENT:~~~*
Hongkong, January 6, 1904.
CONSIGNEES WANTED.
20-3
will be an economic success is not, to my mind, no certain ; but in all such matters I feel that the opinion and experience of those on the spot are a better guide than any formed here upon imperfect informa-FOR Carge of, CARDIER MALD views will be of any advantage in the dis tion. If you think the publication of my cussion of this question, you are at perfect liberty to make use of this letter.
*I am, yours faithfully,
*J. CHAMBERLAIN.
A CHILD'S JUDGMENT.
A chance shot had. pierced a noisy little sparrow, who fluttered and struggled, and dropped a lifeless, fluffy heap just in front of where our little four-year-old boy was. standing. Quickly picking it up before his big dog Rover could get it, be tur ed the feathery morsel over in his hand, smooth-
all picked men and were required to passed, and tried to coax it back to life again.
a medical examination before being allowed to board the ship, so that it is doubtful if a cleaner and more healthy lot of men ever got together in the Colony.
were
The Tweeddate has been specially fitted up The amount at credit of Profit and Lose for the present voyage, and everything Account, after paying for repairs and has been done to ensure cleanliness and its 897,883.13
placing $7,343.75 to credit of Insurance Fund, is 880,262.00 which, with the ape maintenance at a minimum of trouble. Consulting Committee.--Tho existing Committee consists of Hon. Sir C. P.proval of shareholders, it is proposed to She is a fairly fast boat and is expected to Chater, C.M.G., Messrs C. Ewens, E. Appropriate as follows:---
arrived at Durban on June 18, or 24 days Osborns, H. P. White and R. C. Wilcox. Directors' and Auditor's fees....8 1,100 00 after leaving this port. Captain J. A Milne The appointment of Messrs Osborno and Dividend of 18 per cents... 29,000.00 White requires your confirmation.
Bonus of 4 per centa
6,000.00 is in command. Write off Boats...
Auditors. The Company's Accounts at the Head Office have been audited by Mr Francis Maitland and Mr W. Hutton Potts, who offer themselves for re-election.
Jous D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers. Hongkong, 11th May, 1904
SUPREME COURT.
15 ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.
day, lauded at Kiuchan 10,000, at Fuchan (Before His Lordship Sir W, M. Goodman, 10,000 and at Pitiewo 7,000, and have occupied Wa-fung-tion and Pula-tien.
Another Russian Defeat. London, May 10-A Daily Chronicle despatch. from Shan-hai-kwan says that, marching in three divisions, the Japanese Second Army pushed up quickly to co-operate with General Kuroki's force, which defented the Russians with great los near Wa-fang-lien.
The Japanese Artillery was splendidly
handled.
Japanese Withdrawal from the Railway.
Chief Justice.)
Wednesday, May 25.
SHAREHOLDERS VERSUS DIRECTORS.
Leung Wing Hing, Chiu Kit U, oni Wong Chung Yee, on bohalf of themselves and other shareholders of the China Steam- abip Company, applied for an injunction against Chan Ip Tong, Lee Kwan Ting,
"
Goodwill Turnstiles...
***
Ice House Street Pior Transfer to Reserve Fund Curry forward to new account...
Unseen by him we watched the workings of his baby face, which had become so serious, that we were about to throw open the window and speak to him, when he
turned and walked with childish dignity down the path, across the broad street, and up the flight of steps leading to our good friend and physician's door. We noted his upraised hand, his pounding upon the door. way, its opening, and his passing in beyond
our vision.
As soon as his familiar war-whoop. and 10,876.00 The other vessels chartered for the the bark of his dog was heard again,
4,000,00
South African traffic are the Ikbal and the we went over to the doctor's and met 1,500.00 3,500.00 Swanley, the work of re-fitting both of him half-way as he was coming to us. 25,000.00 which is practically completed.. The Ikbal His kindly face had that queer look of
1,287.06
is being docked and should be finished half-amusement and whole earnestness $80,262.06 early next week, while the Stanley is to that held us quiet, and we waited for Boats.The Guiding Star and Morning go into dock either to-day or to-morrow. him to epeak. Star have been sold and are to be replaced The Stanley is to carry 2,300 coolies and is hy two new boars of an improved type, the first of which will be delivered shortly.
Directors. In accordance with the Arably adapted for the coolie traffic, having but offers himself for re-cloction. ticles of Association Mr N. A. Siebe retires been built only eight months go for a troop-
Auditor.-Mr W. H.Potts has audited the accounts now presented and offers himself for re-election.
C. P. Chater, Chairman, Hongkong, 25th May, 1904.
AN INTERESTING SLANDER
ACTION.
the
'I happened to be very busy in the
the newest boat of the two. She is admir-study,' he said, when the door quietly opened, and your little boy stood in front me, holding out in his tiny hand a dead sparrow.
ship. She has hospital accommodation for fifty patients and is light, airy, and roomy throughout. The kbal also is a compara- tively new vessel and is of 1,434 tons, register. She was built by Messra Harland and Wolff Limited, of Belfast, in 1894, and
of
what can I do for you?'
Well,' I said, "Wentie,
"Undead this sparrow," he replied. ****I cannot do that," I answered.
"Ductor, can't you dead a sparrow ?"
Yos, Wentle,”
+
And can't you undead a sparrow ?" "No, my little boy, I cannot."
か
Well," he said, as his face grew red,
was formerly trading between Liverpool, and his eyes very bright, "well, Dr Baker,
Philadelphia and Galveston.
Letter from Mr Chamberlain. Mr Chamberlain, having been invited by & Liverp. ol gentleman to furnish a state ment of his views on the question of the employment of Chinese labour in South Africa, has replied as follows :--
*40, Prince's-gardens, Londen, S. W
April 21, 1904. 'Dear Sir, I am much obliged for your
Wong Shiu Ping, Tang Kwan Shau, Tsoi On April 7, at Perth, Scotland, Sheriff Wing Nam. Kan Sing Kiu, Sun Shiu Ping Sym issued his interlocutor in and Chan Kam Chi, directors of the Com-action at the instance of John Thomson It is rumoured at St. Petersburg that the pany, to restrain them from receiving or Keiller, a Magistrate in Perth, against restoration of (communication with Port paying out any money on behalf of the Messrs Smart & M'Kinley, proprietors of 'Arthur is due to General Stoessel having firm. From the statement of claim it ap- the Perthshire Courier, concluding for £500 successfully engaged the Japanese.
The General Star has no confirmation peared that the defendants and plaintiff's for alleged slander. Pursuer complained and explains that the Japanese withdrawal entered into an agreement whereby Chan that defenders in their newspapers had ex-kind congratulations on my return, and am from the railroad is either due to pressure Ip Tong and Luk King Nam were authoris.ceeded the limits of fair criticism of his ac- from General Stoessel or the Russiana ated to sell the steamship Chu Kong for tions and sayings in the Police Court, and $77,220, and it was further agreed that had held him up to public hatred and con- each director should transfer and hand over tempt. to the defendant Chan Ip Tong all shares The Sheriff, after hearing parties' agents
missed the action, with expenses on scale 2.
Kaipong and other pointe on the railroad.
Cotton Declared Contraband. London, May 11.-Russia has declared
cotton to be contraband of war, because it subscribed for or takon or agreed to be on the question of relovancy, has now dis.fully acquainted with the facts. But you
is used in the manufacture of explosives.
taken in the Company, and that the direc-In his note his Lordship says: In this case Rice Commandeered by Russia, tors should be paid a proportionate amount the pursuer desired to submit to a jury the
The directors
which the writer believed to be humorous,
A Daily Chronicle despatch from Tokio for the shares after deducting the prico re-question whether, in a serice of paragraphs says that the Russians have captured forty-ceived for the steamer,
Chinese Government on the Haoso.
tested and sent troops to protect the right bank.
+
Korea, a Japanese Egypt.
and which were certainly offensive to the
glad to say that both my wife and myself have greatly benefited by the rest and very little of the discussion which has been change. During my absence I have seen going on in regard to Chinese labour, and I have not yet had time to make myself are aware that while I was still Colonial Secretary I laid down the principles on which I proposed to deal with the question the Imperial Government to the empl viz, to offer no opposition on the part of ment of Asiatic labour if it were cly shown that such employment was dored
a to public hatred and contempt as a per- tants of the two Colonies. I stated that,
or
I don't think you are very much of a doctor, any way and he turned on his hoel and left me, startled and rebuked, feeling what he had said in his childish wisdom was true, and that I wasn't much of a doctor after all."-Robert Mitchell Floyd, in the Trade Press List.
LATE TELEGRAMS.
Somaliland.
COAL, per
DODWELL & CO., LTD. Hongkong, May 25, 1904.
988
PUBLIC AUCTION,
Undersigned have received instruc-
Ttions to sell by l'ublic Auction,
FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,
on
FRIDAY,
and
SATURDAY,
the 27th and 8th May, 1904, commencing each day at 11 A.M., and 2.30 P.M., respectively, at No, 44, LYNDHURST
TERRACE,
THE WHOLE OF THE VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE, (Mostly of Marinbark's Mako). Comprising:-
SILK TAPESTRY-COVERED DRAWING ROOM
THE
ROBINSON
PIANO
CO LTD
INVITE INSPECTION OF SOME
FINE
SPECIALLY
SAMPLES
ΟΣ
UPRIGHT PIANOS
AND
BABY GRANDS
BY
WINKELMANN (Established 1837),
RACHALS,
THESE
STUART, &c.
are only
SUITES, CANTON CARVED BLACKWOOD FUR BABY GRANDS NITURE, PLUSH COVERED EASY CHAIRS, VERY FINE ENGLISH and FRENCH EN- OBAVINGS, OIL PAINTINGS, WATER COLOURS, BEVELLED GLASS, DINNER WAGGONS, TEAK. SILK CURTAINS, TEAKWOOD SIDEBOARD with
woon EXTENSION DINING TABLE, Morocco- COVERED DINING ROOM SUITE, GLASS, CROCKERY and ELECTRO FLATED WARE,
BEDSTEADS with WIRE and HAIR MAT- TRESSES, MARBLE TOP BUREAU with 'BE- VELLED GLASH, Marble-top WABISTANDS, SILK-COVERED BED ROOSI SUITES, BRONZE Occupying the space of a BUBTS, ELECTRIC CHANDELIERS and FANS, &c., &c., &c.;
Cottage, but with the Also,
FINE APPEARANCE
HALL and STAIRCASE CARPETS, AMERICAN 5 FEET LONG,
One COTTAGE PIANO by Collard & Collard, London; One COTTAGE PIANO by Geo. Russell, London; One COTTAGE PIANO by W. Robinson & Co.; One APOLLO PIANO PLAYER and One American Iron Safe.
On View from To-morrow. Catalogues will be issued. TERMSAs usual.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
Hongkong, May 25, 1904.
CHINESE LESSONS.
980
PRIVATE LESSONS and CLASSES in
CANTONESE and Hakka will be given by an experienced Chinese Teacher.
Apply to
'H. P.,'
Care of CHINA MAIL' Office.
Hongkong, May 25, 1904.
TONE of a FULL
GRAND.
To-day's Advertisements
VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB,
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Tof Members will be held in 81. 982 ANDREW'S HALL, City Hall, on MON- DAY, the 30th MAY, at 6 P.M., for the purpose of considering and passing the Annual Report and talement of Accounts for 1909.
A DELICIOUS BEVERAGE FOR ŠUMMER MONTHS.
JUST ARRIVED.
OSE'S LIME JUICE CORDIAL and
London, May, G.-Colonel Swayne, R MONTSERRAT LIME FRUIT Consul General for Somaliland, now in JUICE prepared from West India Lames, with full Political, Military and Civil London, returns to Berbera immediately,
feare 13 soon as transport is available.. power. General Egerton and 4,000 troops
The Home Turf.
County Cricket Matches.
But May 11 - Lancashire his boston rshire by an innings and 64 rutis.
Great Britain and Tibet.
London, May 11 Times, in an
article on libet, mys we caust go to Lhassa
ENTIRELY FREE OF ALCOHOL, And also, Various Kinds of SYRUPS, LEMON, RASPBERRY, ROSE, PINEAPPLE, &c., &c.
H. RUTTONJEL, No. 5, D'Aguilar Street,
or
26 to $8, Elgin Road, Kowloon, Hongkong, May 25, 1904.
979
HAROLD O AUSTEN,
Actg. . Secretary. Hongkong, May 24, 1904,
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED,
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA THE Company's Steamship
KUMSANG, above on TUESDAY, the 31st Inst.. Captian BOLLZE, will be despatched
981 8 p.m.
THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN CO., LIMITED.
NOTICE.
in the above Company's Godown
WNERS of GOODS which were Burut
EDWARD OSBORNE,
Secretary.
Hongkong, May 26, 1904.
984
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
-BREMEN.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE Steamship.
!
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,
General Managers. Hongkong, May 25, 1904,
THE FIRST CHINESE NEWSPAPER
EVER ISSUED UNDER
PURELY NATIVE DIRECTION.
The Chinese Mail
Tan LEADING Camzar POLE IGAL AND COMMERCIA? JOURNAL.
PURLIEZED Byzaí Mónutra.
London, May 6.-The following is the latest betting on the Kempton Park Great 13 to 2, L'Aiglon and Dean Swift, 7 to Jubilea Stakes
six juuks laden with rice belonging to the received the price asked for the steamer, subject, the defenders had held pursuer u? by the great majority of the white infbi-
1. Templemare: 8 to 1, General Cronje : 10 to 1, Fermoyle; and 1'0 to 8 Cerisier. The junks were ch route to Tientsin. and after paying the debts of the firm had
Mr Balfour on Foreign Affairs. General Yuanshyai has energetically pro- balance in their hands. This balance they utat, Judge. Had it not been for in all mattors in which Imperial interests
son unfitted for the discharge of serious
London, May 6Mr Balfour, speaking put to their own uso and distributed a the decision of the Court of Session in the were not directly affected, I considered at a meeting of the Primrose League at the
Albert Hall, today, dwelt upon the diff that the only safe and proper policy portion of it among the other directors. case of M. Laughlan v. Orr, Pollock & Co., Chinese Alarmed,
the Sheriff-Substitute would have been to treat the Colonies as though they enjoyety of inducing the Porte to effect reforms The plaintiffs received no part of the inclined to allow a proof on grounds ed Self-government, the concession of and declared that the Government would London, May 10.-4 Daily Chronicle balance. The plaintiffs claimed an injune-similar to
not allow themselves to be the catspaw of despatch from Shan-hui kwan says that tion to restrain the directors or any of them Kincairney in allowing an issue to the T nesume that the Cove scondidon Iremnine reform fail than succeed if it did
those adopted by Lord which is only a question of time.
Government revolutionaries who would rather have much uneasiness exists there owing to the from receiving any money or making any pursuer in that case. The pursuer could report that Rusain intends to despatch payments out of the funds of the Com- then have removed the case to the Court of laid down is now fulfilled, and that the not go their whole length.
No. 8, on tho 29th April last, are hereby troops to the neighbourhood of Shan-hai-pany to any but bona fide creditors. They Session for jury trial, and have proved an feeling of the white inhabitants is strongly He referred to the enormous value of the notified that all such Goods, or the Debris kwan in order to get behind the Japanese also claimed an account of all monies re-issue, putting in effect the question whether this case I think it would be disastrous if to be permanent. What might at first seem a will be Forthwith Disposed of at their Risk in favour of the proposed employment. In Anglo-French agreement, which he believed thereof, not Claimed by the 1st JUNE, approaching New-chwang.
ceived or held, and of all payments made he was being held up to public ridicule and The Chloeso are strengthening their out of the funds of the Company by defen- contempt as a person who, while professing we allowed any objections which might be hasty diplomatic construction would become and Expense. garrisons, and moving 4,000 troops nearer dant since January 13, 1903. To the state to discharge judicial duties to which he had felt here to the policy of such empat solidified bulwark against the invading to the Great Wall.
ment of claim the defendante replied that beer appointed by his fellow citizens, was to over-ride the convictions and wish of tide of war, resisting all changes and they were all Chinese subjects, and bad making himself and these duties contemp-fellow subjects on the spot. I understand chances bosetting international av never resided in Hongkong, Chan Ip Tong tible and ridiculous; but Lord Kincairney's that the arguments put forward against the tents. London, May 10.-The Japanese states- and Chan Kam Chi are merchants in Can-judgment was recalled, and the decision introduction of Chinese are as follows t nan Suyematsu, in an interview with ton; Leo Kwan Ting is a merchant at was that in such a case there was no libel seems to be thought that their labour Router's representative, declared that Macao; and Tsoi Wing Nam has been for unless private character was attacked or a come into competition with that of Japan's first and chief aim was to push many years in the Chinese Diplomatic Ser criticism of public conduct was combined men.. This is absolutely contradicted back Russia as far as possible. Russia vice and is now Consul at Kobe. Leave had with the suggestion of base or indirect the experience of all who know anything Surrey has beaten Hants by 253 rans. would never be allowed the least political not been obtained by the plaintiffs for the motive. Lord M'Laren's opinion was that about South Africs, where unskilled or territorial hold en Koros, whose status issue of a writ for service out of jurisdiction, such an action could only lie with has always been performed by the colured will be a Japanese Egypt. The same form and the plaintiffs submitted that the Court the pursuer if it was accepted as people, while the work require skill apa of buffer State under Chinese sovereignty had no jurisdiction to adjudicato against having laid himself open not merely intelligence has been undertaken entirely and make our treaty there, and truste that will possibly be created in Manchuria. them. The defendante denied that the to ridicule but to the odium of his by the whites. Japan will regard any breach of Chins's plaintiffs represented or were entitled to associates and his fellow-citizens. The The two forms of labour are mutually inevitable with the least possible delay. OF THE NORDDEUTSCHER, LLOYD, ALL THE Latest IntelligencE FROM neutrality as a calamity, and the chief sue on behalf of the general shareholders Sheriff was of opinion that the pursuer made dependent. Without the coloured man
of the Company and the directors, who no relevant statement of an attack on his there will be no employment for whitea Aimer telegram from Gyangtse says having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are here-- danger of the same was Russia, who was
that the Chinese Commissioner Ma dell by informed that their Goode, with the ex doing things to irritate the Chinese. were parties to the agreement referred to,
He concluded by saying that, no matter and of which the majority of the sharehold private life or upon his integrity as a Magis. who will not undertake the inferior kind of Berately condosled à Tibetan plot to aception of Opium, Tressare and Valuables,
of are being Tanded and stored at their risk $9 per Annum delivered in Hong what the Japanese successes were, her ers have approrod, Certain shareholders, hatred of his fellows. The comments come that, if the employment of Chinese or the Mission on the 6th instant. Pa
819.50 to all Coast Por policy is to ensure sbsolute freedom for all including the plaintiffs, who together re plained of did not go further than to criticise other Asiatic labour is succesful, it will the One Customs, who is Joint Com into the Godownal of the HONGKONG AND
missioner with Ma, narrowly escaped death KONLƆON WHARF AND GODOWN CO Powers in the Far East and no Occidental presented about 3 per cent of the capital, the public discharge of duty by a public pave the way for the introduction of His servants were all butchere,
LTD., Kowloon, whence delivery may be Power need, in the slightest degree, he refused to accept their proportion of the ba official. Such a comment is free much larger number of British workmen anxious that Japan is likely to suffer fromance of the 977,220, which was left after newspaper critic was in the same posi- find occupation in South Africa. Such an
obtained. thm could under any other oʻroumstancee payment of the Company's debts. The de tion inlaw as another, though the publicity fendants were ready and willing to furnish of his criticism should make him more increase of British Inbour is eminently Any particulars which the plaintiffs desired careful in making it.
desirable both on political and opia Naval Movements:
So long as They had offered the plaintiffs their pro and comment courained of was origrounds, and J.believe that the vast obori The cruiser Sirius came out of Cosmoportionato amount of the balance, but the ticism at all, and not an attack on ty of British Workmen slready
The U.S. plaintiffs refused to accept. The sum honour or integrity under the cloak of Africa are prepared for this reason to
refused by the plaintiffs was all that the criticism, it was not libel.
come a great addition to the num defendants held, as directors of the Cour was whether it was a criticism or no skilled labourers at present in the pany, and they were obliged to draw on for whether it was such as a Judge or jury has been urged that South the present proceedings.
would think harsh or exuessico čriticism,
white mu Mr M. W. Slade (instructed by Mr C
was satisfied that he was If the wZUBE During the week ended May 21 there. Beavis, of Messra Wilkinson a
doing right, then the word of Lord Fraser were 35 casce of plague, 30 of which proved Grist) appeared for the plaintiffs, while the in Cogill v. Docherty might be commended is wholly unfounded. 'fatal, and all being Ohinese. Since January Pollock, R.C. (instructed by Mr R. Har by an sotion at all. He must live-down defendants were represented by Mr H.E.
to him viz. that bis vindication is not
there have been 139 cases.
ding, of Mesure Lwens and Harston),
As there was a likelihood of a settlement will successfully do so,"
the judgment of ignorance, and in the ond being arrived at, His Lordship allowed and Counsel in confor, after which they inform
ed him that they had come to a settlemen each side to pay its own costs.
Awalled-hond.
politan Dook to her anchorage...... Wisconsin also came out of Dock.
Flague.
EARNS' WINE Y
strength restorer
Must be Stearns.
Always
and
trate or that he had been held up to the
The question
It will be interesting to readers to know that both Mesara Smart and M'Kinley were at one time residents of Hongkong, engaged on the China Mat?
labour. It is, therefore, absolutely curtain
man's country, and that tion of Chinèse will site character am convinced that
the Chinaman came the conditions
South
the Government, will recognise that this is
WEATHER REPORT The following notion is issued by the ngkong Observatory
THE
ŽIETEN.
Optional cargo, will be forwarded unles notice to the contrary, be given befor 9.a.m., To-MORROW.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods. the 25th at 11:30 am. The baro- remaining undelivered after the 30th inst méter has risen at all stations bat more will be subject to rent.
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods ularly in B.W. Japan and Centrale, to be left in the Godowns, where they
be examined on MONDAY, the 30th. depression referred to on the 23rd
instay has moved easterly and the centre All Claims must reach us before the the Pacific eastward of Shikoku. 5th of June, or they will not be re-
of another depression,
on the China inds will be met
the northern part
T: to SEX wind:
No Fire Insurihod has been effected:" Bills of Fading will be countersigned- the und
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, AMELCHERS & 00,
Igentes
Hongkong, May 24, 1904. –
Contains The Most ReliÁREY TELEGRAPHIC NEWS FROM NORTH CHINA.
OUS FORM IN CHINA AND JA
ELLINGTON STERIT, HONJEONG,
( dern booked by Manager. : QUIA MATL
THE COMMERCIAL LAW. AFFI ING CHINESE
With Special Reference to PARTNERSHIP REGISTRATION AND BANKRUPTCY LAWS IN
HONGKONG.
nted from the China fall.)
For Bil
· (In
6
Shipping.
PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP
NAVIGATION COMPANY
VILL despatch VESSELS to the Ungermentioned PORTS on the DATE
named :-
FOR
STEABERN
LONDON & ANTWERP, VI▲ (Manila
S'PORE. PANG, CL'BO, AND- PORT SAID..... SHANGHAI...
LONDON, &c.................................................... Y'AMA, VIA S'HAI, MOJI & KOBE (passing through the INLAND SEA).
H. G. H. LEwellin, R.N.E................................. Ballaarat................................. C. R. LONGDEN, r.n.r. Simla
TO SAIL UN
BZMARKS.
Noon, 26th Freight and
May.
Passage.
About 2nd Juno,
Freight and
Noon, 4th
Passage. Bee Special
F. R. SUMMERS....... Candia..
June.
About 31st
May.
H. E. KITCAT, R.N.R.
For further Particulars, apply to
P. & O. 8. N. Co.'s Office,
Hongkong, May 25, 1904.
Advertisement
THE CHINA MAIL. Shipping.
OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,
AND SO NUSJA VEZ
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
JOINT
SERVICES.
FORTNIGHTLY SAILINGS FOR LONDON AND CONTINENT.
7. MONTHLY SAILINGS FOR LIVERPOOL.
Freight only. TAKING CARGO ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING FOR ALL
· EUROPEAN, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICAŃ, WEST AUSTRALIAN, JAVA, AND Sumatra PORTS.'
E. A. HEWETT, Superintendent.
26
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE.
OSTASIATISCHER FRACHTDAMPFER DIENST.
(Taking Cargo at through rates to ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, COPENHAGEN, LILEON, OPORTO, LONDON, LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW, TRIESTE, GENOA, PORTS in the LEVANTE ; BLACK SEA and BALTIO PORTS; NORTH and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTE).
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG,
SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
FOR HAVRE AND HAMBURG. CALLING AT SINGAPORE, PENANG AND COLOMBO.
LONDON & ANTWERP.....
FOB
* GENOA, MARSEILLES & LIVERPOOL...TEINKAI.............. LONDON AND ANTWERP
סנן
Shipping
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1904.
HONGKONG MANILA.
Highest Class, newest, fastest and most luxurious Steam ern between Hongkong and Manila.-Saloon amidships. -Electric Light-Perfect Cuisine-Surgeon and Stewardess carried.--All the most up-to-date arrange- ments for comfort of Passengers.
CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
Tons. Captains.
Steamship.
CALOUTTA.
June.THE Steamship
LIGHTNING,
For
Sailing Dates.
R. W. Almond ... Manila Direct May 28, at 10a.m.
R. Rodger
Manila Direct June 4, út 10 a.m.
A. H. Notley......
OUTWARDS
RUBI ..................rt
ZAFIRO
FROM
STEAMERS
PERLA
2540
2540
1980
GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL ......YANGTSEE .................. GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL
.28th
May.
...DIOMED.................................................
3rd
June.
GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL ......NESTOR........................... GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL ......STENTOR GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL.
.11th
June.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
..13th.
June.
...KINTUDE -met
KEEMON
.17th
June.
25th
June,
Hongkong, May 21, 1904.
HOMEWARDS.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
STEAMERS DEUCALION..
TO BAIL
7th 50th
June, June.
LONDON & ANTWERP
LONDON & ANTWERP
.AGAMEMNON ............ 21st 5th .....YANⱭTSZE ................
KINTUCK ..................
Freight & Passengers,
* GENOA, MARSEILLES & LIVERPOOL...KERMUN......
Taking Cargo for Liverpool at London Rates.
..20th
July. July. ...19th
July.
TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE.
Freight.
FOR
STEAMERS
10 BAIL
VICTORIA, SEATTLE, TACOMA, and all PACIFIC COAST PORTS, VIA N'KI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.........
STENTOR:.......
..15th June.
Freight.
e.
For Freight, apply to
FOR HAVRE AND HAMBURG. CALLING AT SINGAPORE AND PENANG.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
7
6.B. Nürnby,
Capt. Janure,
}
Hongkong, May 20, 1904.
183
6th July, 1904.
Freight.
S.S. Strassbury,
Capt. MADSEN,
8.8. Segovia,
Capt. FORCK,
}
31st May, 1904.
FOR HAVRE, BREMEN AND HAMBURG: CALLING AT SINGAPORE, PENANG AND COLOMBO.
14th June, 1904. FOR HAVRE AND HAMBURG. Calling at SINGAPORE, PENANG AND COLOMBO,
28th June, 1904. Capt Dun
* Batavi
FOR HAVRE AND HAMBURG, CALLING AT SINGAPORE, PENANG AND COLOMBO,
S.8. C. Ferd Laeisz,
Capt. Saens,
For further partientare, apply to
1669
26th July, 1904,
Freight.
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,
HONGKONG OFFICE,
Queen's Buildings, No. 1.
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE.
THE FAST ROUTE BETWEEN CHINA, JA AN AND EUROPE, VIA CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES,
CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LD.
FOR
MANILA. CEBU AND ILOILO SHANGHAL...
THURSDAY ISLAND COOK-Y TOWN. CAIRNS, TOWNS. VILLE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY and MELBOURNE
SWATOW,
*TEAMER
TO SAIL
1st .TAMINO, *
June. ..KAIFONO *.......... 1st · June.
FOOCHOW +
Juno. ................................ 2nd
CHANGSHA * .......... 2nd
June.
June.
CHEFOO AND TIENTSIN ...CHHLI..................... 4th
* 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.
t Taking Cargo on through bills of lading to all Yangtaze & Northern China Ports. Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for all New Zealand and other Australian Ports.
N.B.-REDUCED SALOON FAR: S, Single and Return, To Manila and Australian Ports.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
་
Hongkong, May 25, 1904.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
AGENTS,
Captain J. G. SPENCE, will be despatched for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 28th inst., at 3 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
.I
D. SASSOON & Co., LD.,
Agents.
Hongkong, May 20, 1904.
951
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,
THE Company's Steamship
HAITAN,
Captain Roach, will be despatched for the above Ports on FRIDAY, the 27th Inst., at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.. General Managers. Hongkong, May 24, 1904.
Shewan, Tomes & Co.,
General Managers.
2245
BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR AMOY, STRAITS AND
RANGOON..
THE
HE Company's Steamship
PENTAKOTA,
Captain R. H. Coore, will be despatched as above on FRIDAY, the 27th inst., at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, May 21, 1904.
962
STEAM FOR STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, 976 INDIA, ADEN, EGIPT, MEDITER.
RANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for BATA
VIA, PERSIAN GULF, CON. TINENTAL, AMERICAN AND SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANÇAIS.
NOTICE:
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, PONDICHERY, CAL CUTTA, BOMBAY, ADEN, DJIBOUTI, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, MEDITER RANEAN AND BLACK SEA PORTS, LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX ; Also
Falling ret SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOHE, YOKOHAMA AND VICTORIA, B.O. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE ON 261 pm, the Company o Steamship
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. PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG. R.M.S. EMPRESS OF CHINA.. R.M.S. EMPRESS OF INDIA RM.S. EMPRESS OF JAPAN R.M.S. ATHENIAN
R.M.S. EMPRESS OF CHINA
(Subject to Alteration,, 6000 Toxs...... WEDNESDAY, June 1, 1904. 6000 TONS...... WEDNESDAY, June 22, 8000 TONS......WEDNESDAY, July 13. 3882 TONS......WEDNESDAY, July 20, 6000 TONE...... WEDNESDAY, Aug. 3,
Hongkong to London, 1st Class..........via St. Lawrence £60. via New York £62.
11
•
Intermediate on Steamers, and 1st Class Rail.........
17
£40.
+1
10
£42.
HE magnificent EMPRESS STEAMSHIPS pausing through the famous IN. THE LAND SEA OF JAPAN, usually make the voyage YOKOHAMA TO VAN- COUVER (B. C.), in 12 DAYS. and make connection with the PALATIAL OVER- LAND TRAINS FROM THE PACIFIC TO THE ATLANTIC WITHOUT CHANGE.
Passengers booked through to all principal points and AROUND THE WORLD. 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.
For further information, Maps, Guides, Books, Rates of Freight and Passage,
D. W. CRADDOCK, Acting General Agent, apply to
PEDDER STREET. Hongkong, May 21, 1904.
PORTLAND AND ASIATIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG, via INLAND SEA OF Japan,
Moл, KOBE & YOKOHAMA; FOR
·
OPERATING IN
CONNECTION WITH THE
STEAMSHIP,
ARAGONIA
NUMANTIA
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,- ——————-BREMEN. STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID NAPLES, GENOA, ANTWERP, BREMEN/HAMBURG; PORTS IN THE LEVANTE, BLACK SEA AND BALTIC PORTS; A180 LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON AND SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS. STEAMERS WILL CALL at GIBRALTAR AND SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS AND LUGGAGE.
*
IN RUSSIA.
***
PORTS OF BRAZIL & RIVER PLATE.
TUESDAY, the 31st May, 1904, ERNEST SIMONS, Captain G. BOURDON, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Port for MARSEILLES, Via Ports of Call, WITHOUT TRANSHIPMENT.
This Steamer connects at COLOMBO with the Australian Line &s. Caledonien, bound for MARSEILLES via BOMBAY and
ÅDEN.
Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and ac
cepted in transit through Marseilles for the
THE
THE Steamship SIMLA, Captain F. R. SUMMERS, carrying His Ms. jesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the 4th June, at Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the above Ports.
Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France, and Tea for London (under arrangement) will be transhipped at Colombo into a steamor proceeding direct to Marseilles and London; other cargo for London, &c., will be conveyed vid Bombay,
Parcels will be received at this Office until 4 p.m. the day before sailing. The ents and value of all packages are required.
Shippera are particularly requested to
Shipping.
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (Calling at TIMOR, PORT DARWIN and QUEENSLAND PORTa, and taking through Cargo to ADELAIDE, New Zealand, TARMANKAJ 4o.):
THE Steamship
EASTERN, Captain ELLIS, will be despatched. for the above 'Ports on SATURDAY, the 4th June, at Noon
A
This well-known Steamer is specially fitted for Passengers, and has a Refrigera ting Chamber, which ensures the supply of Fresh Provisions, Joe, &c., throughout the voyage.
This Steamer is installed throughout with the Electric Light.
A Stewardess and a duly qualified Sur geon are carried.
N.B.-To assure the additional comfort of passengers the steamers of the Company have electric fans fitted in staterooms,"
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.,
Agents.
Hongkong, May 17, 1904.
BEN'' LINE OF STEAMSHIPS.
928
FOR MARSEILLES, LONDON AND
ANTWERP.
THE Steamship
BENMOHR,
Captain WEBSTER, will be despatched as above on or about SATURDAY, the 11th June.
For Freight or Passage, apply to-
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.,
· Agents.
Hongkong, May 17, 1904.
994
MESSAGERIES CANTONNAISES. J. TREVOUX & 00. HONGKONG-CANTON NIGHTLY
SERVICE,
THE Commodious Steamer
PAUL BEAU,
Captain FRANOZUL, leaves Hongkong for Canton at 9 PM.. on SUNDAYS, TUES- DAYS and THURSDAYS. returning tó Hongkong the following Days, leaving, Canton at 5P.M., taking Passengers and Cargo as usual.
The S.S. OHARLES HARDOUIN Captain NOEL. leaves Hongkong on MON- DAYS, WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, at the usual hour.
These two magnificent and up-to-date Steamers are lighted with electricity.
The Saloon is under European Supervision. First-class European Second-class European First-class Chinese Second-class Chinese ... Deck
...$8.00 **...$3.00
...81.50
80
.30
The Company's Wharf is at the end of QUEEN STREET, Praya West,
For further Particulars, apply to
J. LANDOLT, Agent, The Pharmacy, Queen's Road Central Hongkong, March 22, 1904. 710
ADVERTISEMENTS.
note the terms and conditions of the Com.THE Attention of Advertisers is drawn pany's Bills of Lading.
For further Particulars, apply to
E. A. HEWETT,
Superintenden Hongkong, May 21, 1904,
to the Latest Hours for receiving Advertisements and Corrections to Adver- bisements:→→
961
9
STEAMSHIP SERVICE TO NEW YORK, via SUEZ CANAL.
principal places of Europe.
Shipping Orders will be granted till(With liberty to call at Philippine Ports). Noon only on MONDAY, the 30th May. THE Steamship
THE Specie and Parcels received until 4 p.m. on the same day. No Cargo will be re ceived on board on TUESDAY,
Parcels are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Office." Contents and value of Packages are re-
N.B.-CARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING FOR THE PRINCIPAL-PLACES PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG-SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
Steamers.
Sailing Dates. 1904. SATURDAY, OLDENBURG
4th June. SACHSEN ...
WEDNESDAY, 8th June. WEDNESDAY, 22nd June, ZIETEN
WEDNESDAY, 6th July. WEDNESDAY, 20th July. WEDNESDAY, 3rd Aug. quired. WEDNESDAY. 17th Aug. WEDNESDAY, 31st Aug. WEDNESDAY, 14th Sept. WEDNESDAY, 28th Sept.
***
--
SEYDLITZ... ROON PREUSSEN PRINZ REGENT LUITPOLD PRINZ HEINRICH GNEISENAU BAYERN
---
•
...
*
**
4
J
N SATURDAY, the 4th day of June, 1904, at Noor, the Steamship
0 OLDENBURG, Captalks R. TEVITZSCH, 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 THURSDAY, the 2nd June, Cargo and Specie will be received on Board until 5 p.m., on FRIDAY, the 3rd June, and Parcels will be received at the Agency's Office until Noon, on FRIDAY, the 3rd June.
Contents of Packages are required. No Parcel Receipts will be aigned for less than
The Steamer has splendid accommodation and carries a Doctor and Stewardessos, Linen can be washed on board,
PORTLAND, OREGON, 82.50 and Parcels should not exceed Two Feet Cubic in Measurement. OREGON RAILROAD & NAVIGATION CO,
Tone.
CAPTAIN.
SCHULIT
....................4370.
NICOMEDIA ..............................................................4370
Norddeutscher Lloyd.
Melchers & Co., Agents.
For further Particulars, apply to
To SAIL ON.
1947
June 14, 1904.
July 14, 1904. WAGNER............ August 14, 2004. Sept. 14, 1904. Through Bills of Lading Issued to Pacific Coast Points and all Eastern, Canadian and United States Points. For through rates of Freight and further information, communicate with or apply to
ARABIA ........................
..4483
BAHLE
PORTLAND & ASIATIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
Hongkong, May 2, 1904,
FOR
OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA.
REGULAR STEAM-SHIP SERVICE BETWEEN HONGKONG, SOUTH CHINA,
COAST PORTS AND FORMOSA.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG--
SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
STRAHEES
M. STRUVE, Capt. T. BRANDT, TRITOS, Capt. H. KRAFT,
FRITHJOF, Capt. H. A. HARALDSEN, TRIUMPH, Capt. A. HANSEN,
LEAVING SUNDAY, 29th
May, at 10a.m.
NORTHERN PACIFIC LINE.
BOSTON. STEAMSHIP CO. * BOSTON TOWBOAT CO.
CONNECTING AT TACOMA WITH
NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY 00.
Steamers.
SHAWMUT TREMONT LYRA
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG FOR VICTORIA B.O. AND TACOMA
VIA
MOJĘ KOBE AND YOKOHAMA,
For further particulars, apply at the Company's Office,
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, May 19, 1904.
را
941
AMERICAN ASIATIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL.
THE Steamship
RAS ISSA, will be despatched for the above Port on or about TUESDAY, the 31st May.
For Freight, apply to
THE
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.
General Agents, Hongkong, May 19, 1904.
785
SENECA, will be despatched on or about WEDNES- DAY. the loth of June, 1904. Steamship SCHUYLKILL, on or about FRIDAY, the 1st July, 1904.
*For Freight or further information, Apply to
STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF NEW YORK, Oriental Freight Department. Hongkong, May 21, 1904.
960
STEAM TO CANTON.
THE
HE new Twin Sore Steel Steamers.
KWONG OHOW,
1,309 tons...Captain J. P. Martin.
KHONG TUNG
1,238 tons......Captain H. W. WALKER. Leave HONGKONG for CANTON at 8.30
Every Evening (Saturday excepted), Leave CANTON for HONGKONG about 5 o'clock Every Evening (Sunday ex.. cepted).
These fine now Steamers have unex- celled accommodation for First Class Passengers and are lit throughout by Electricity.
REGULAR STEAMSHIP SERVICE TO NEW Meals
YORK,
VIA FORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. (With Liberty to Call at PHILIPPINE PORT:)
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM Hoxɑxong.
TO SAIL 1904. About June 3.
June 15.
June 30.
July 31,
For Freight and further information,
Apply to
Tons.
Captains.
To Sau.
SATSUMA RICHMOND CASTLE... ST. FILLANS..........
LOWTHER CASTLE
9606
W. M. Smith
May
9606
T. W. Garlick
June
28. 28.
·4417
G. V. Williams
August
SHAWMUT TREMONTI
9606
W. M. Smith
September 1.
9606
T. W. Garlick
October.
+ Cargo only.
WEDNESDAY, S.S. TREMONT.
TAMBUI. Via BWATOW. AND AMOY, ANPING, Vis SWATOW AND AMOY..
June 1, at 10a.m. TAMSUL, Via SWATOW
SUNDAY, ōth AND AMOY,
June, at 8 sm. FOOCHOW, Via SWATOW
WEDNESDAY, "AND AMOY,
June 8, at 10a.m. account of the present state of political affairs, all the Company's new Steamers have been requisitioned for Transport Service, and the above named ohartered Steamers have been secured instead for maintenance of the Company's Coastal Services. As soon as the state of Affairs permit the Company will resume running with its special
designed new Steamers,
For Freight Passago and further information, apply at the Co. local Branch
at No. B. Des Voeur Road Central.
Hongkong, May 25, 1904.
T. ARIMA, Manager
FOR MANILA.
* The largest, atendiest, and most comfortable steamers for Manila.
9606 tone | Capt. T. W. Garlick ... About 8th June. 9606 tope Capt. W. M. Smith... About 12th August
8.8. SHAWMUT,
CHEAP FARES,
CUISINE.
EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION, ATTENDANCE AND ELECTRIC LIGHT, DOCTOR AND STEWARDESS.
The Twin-screw 8.8. Shawmut and Zremont have just been fitted with Accommodation for First and Second Class Passengers. The large se
odures steadiness at sun. Electrio fan in each room. Barber')
Cargo carried in cold storage. 7.
rior.
sten
PARCEL EXPRESS TO THE UNITED STATES AND CAN
For further information, Apply to
QUEEN'S BUILDINGS,
Hongkong May 25, 190
Dodwell & Co. Lim
DODWELL & CO., LTD.,
Agents.
Hongkong, May 9, 1904.
THE 'SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.
· 1·10
FOR MARSEILLES LONDON AND
ANTWERP.
AKE Company's Steamship
EGMONMOUTHSHIRE,
Captain
HN. VYVYAN, will be despatched for the above ports on or about WEDNES| DAY the 8th June.
steamer has
rior Accommod
Passage Fare-Single Journey...$4.00
...$1.00 each. The Company's Wharf is a short distance West of the Harbour Master's Office.
SHIU ON S.S. CO., LTD..
YUEN ON 6.8. CO., LD.
No. 8, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST. Hongkong, February 18, 1904,
HONGKONG MACAO LINE.
B. S. WING CHAT, CAPTAIN SAMUSL BELL SMITH
Alterations and additions to Advertise- menta on Pages 2, 3, 6 and 7, should be Bent to this Office not later than 11a.m. New Advertisements ehould be sent in before
pim.
G. M. BAIN.
··OHINA: MAIL' Office, Dec. 1900.
EAST PRAYA RECLAMATION
SCHEME.
AS PROPOSED TO THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT AND THE MARINE LOT-HOLDERS BY SIR PAUL CHATER,
The Full Details Printed in Pamphlet Form. NOW READY.
Coples may be had at CHINA MAIL Office, Price 50 Centa anch
CHINESE SCHOOL BOOK
II.—Ts'in Tez Man.
Translated into English
by Dr. E. J. EITKE. PRICE 40 Certe.
CHINA MAIL! Office & Wyndam Street,
THE
Bangkok Times.
318 THE LEADING NEWSPAPER
IN SIAM
DEPARTURE from HONGKONG on week
days at 7.30 m.; Broursion on Sun days at 8.30 4. from MACAO week day at about 2P.I., Sundays at about 7,301 FARK week daya) 1st Class (includ cabin and 661 ant) 83
2nd class $1.
3rd
50 Cents.
Return Ticket
On excursion Sundays 1st, 2nd, 3rd Single Ticket #2. Return Ticket turn. Ticket, including tiflin
sither on board or at lif
Sundays, 85 extra will be cha cabin which has accommodation, more passengers... Wharf At the
ern end
Lok Street.
The steamer runs an excursion
day. It takes only 34 hour to
Ho
dinner
MING ON & 00 Floor, 16, Victoria Street.
September 7, 1903, 154018
And widely circulated in Malays, Cochin Chins, the Straits Settlements,
and Burma.
DAILY NEWSPAPEE, with a weekly. Mall
Edition pp.)
DAILY (postago extra)
including
one inser
RATES Per
60, three tim
Tica subsequent
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1904.
AGENTS FOR THE OHINA MAIL. LONDON -F. Argan, 11 & 12, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street, B.C. STEIXT & Co., 30, Oornhill. GORDON & Goro, Laidgate Circus, EC. Bates, Her v & Co., 81, Cannon Street, E.O. SANTIRU DEACON & Co., 150 & 154, Leadenhall Street. W. M. WILLA, 151, Cannon Street, E.0. ROBIRT WATSON, 150, Fleet Street. C. MITCHELL & Co., Snow Hill, Holborn Viaduct, EC. SELL'S ADVERTISING AGENCY LTD., 167, Fleet Street, E.U.
PARIS AND EUROPE:- MAYENCE, FAVRE & Co., 18 Rue de la Grange
Bateliere.
NEW YORK: THE CHINESE EVANGELIST
OFFICE. 52, West 22nd Street. BAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally: -BRAN & BLLOK, San Fran-
cisco.
P
AUSTRALIA. TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND :-GORDON & GOTCH, Mel- bourne and Sydney, CEYLON :—W. ̈ M." Siir¤ & Co., The
APOTHECARIES Cơ, Colombo. BATAVIA :-R. M. VAN DOBY & Co., SINGAPORE, STRAFTS, &c. :-KELLY &
WALSH, LTD., Singapore. PHILIPPINE ISLANDS :-A. 8. WAT-
BON & Co.. Mania. OHINA:-Amoy, N. MOALLE & Co., LIMITED. Foochow, BROCKETT & Co. Shanghai, Lane, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WALSH, Yokohama, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WALSH.
Notices to Consignees.
AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVI.
GATION COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM TRIESTE, FIUME, PORT SAID, ADEN, BOMBAY, COLOMBO, PENANG AND SINGAPORE:
Co.'s Steamship Vindobona,
Thaving arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed, that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and
Ondown Co., Limited, whence delivery may be obtained.
This Vessel brings cargo. From Lovant ex s.s. Helios transhipped at Port Said. From Venice ex 8.8. Tens and Danubio transhipped at Trieste From Zanzibar Behemin and and South Africa ux Africa transhipped at Aden.
Optional Cargo will be discharged here unless notice to the contrary ha given immediately.
No Claims will be admitted aftor the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Claims must be sent in to the Office of the Undersigned before Noon, on the 29th May, or they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insurance has been effected, and a.y Goods remaining in the Godowns after the 29th May, will be subject to rent.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SANDER, WIELER & Co.,
Agents.
975
Hongkong, May 24, 1904.
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND
SINGAPORE.
THE Company's Steamship Kumming,
Thaving arrived from the above Porte,
Consignees of cargo by her are hereby in- formed that their goods will be delivored from alongside.
Cargo impeding the dischargo or re- maining on board after 4 pm, the 25th inst., will be landed at Consignees' risk and expense into Godowas at EAST POINT.
No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,
General Managers,
Hongkong, May 23, 1904.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
973
THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S
STEAMER COROMANDEL,
FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND
STRAITS,
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-
Notices to Consignees.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO.'8
STEAMER OEYLON.
FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, PORT SAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS.
CONSIGNEES 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 ment 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. Arabia, Optional goods will be landed here on. less instructions are given to the contrary before 5 p.m., To-day.
Goods not cleared by the 28th 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- signees' and the Co.'s representatives at an appointed hour. All claims must be pre- seuted 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 Godowas.
E. A. HEWETT,
Superintendent. Hongkong, May 21, 1904.
Insurances.
907
THE WESTERN ASSURANCE COM PANY OF TORONTO AND
LONDON.
THE
INCORPORATED A.D. 1851.
MARINE BRANCH.
NTS for the above are prepared Undersigned having been appointed
to accept Risks at Current Rates.
ALEX. ROSS & CO. Hongkong, April 28, 1904.
807
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY. TOTAL FUNDS AT 31ST DECEMBER, 1902, £16,378,771. Authorised Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed Capital £2,750,000 Paid-up Capital Fire Funde
..£687,500 0 0 £2,867,215 14 10
Banks.
THE CHINA MAIL.
VONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
HON
BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL..... RESERVE FUND
Sterling Reserve, $10,000,000 Silver Reserve ... 6,500,000
$10,000,000
-$16,500,000
RESERVE LIABALITY OF $10,000,000
PROPRIETORS ...........................................,
COURT OF DIRECTORA :—
A. J. Raymond, Esq.—Chairman. H. E. ToxxIss, Esq.-Deputy Chairman. Hon. J. W. Gresson. | N. A. Biebs, Esq. E. Gosta, Esq. A. Haupt, Esq. H. Schubart, Esq. E. Shellim, Esq.
H. W. Slade, Esq. C. A. Tomes, Esq. E, S. Wheallor,
Faq.
L
URIEF MANAGER : Hongkong J. R.. M. SMITH,
MANAGER: Shanghai--H. M. Bevis, Bankers-London AND COUNTY
BANKING CO., LD.
LONDON
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Account at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS :-
في
For 3 months
per cent per annum.
B
""
12
B+ 4
11
11
19
"
J. R.
SMITH,
Chief Manager.
66
Hongkong, May 18, 1904.
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
THE business of the above, Bank is con-
duoted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORA- TION. Rules may be obtained on ap- plication
INTEREST on deposits is allowed at B PER CENT. per annum. Depositors my transfer at their option balances of ONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK, to be placed on $100 or more to the
FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT, per
kunum.
For the Hongkong and Shanghal
Banking Corporation,
J. R, M. SMITH,
Ohief Manager.
Hongkong, May 1, 1900,
1517
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, LIMITED.
THE
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL,..................................£1,000,000.
Intimations.
ROYAL
ROYAL
FROW!:
BAKING
POWDER
Absolutely Pure Fo
OR making the finest bread, cake, scones, puddings, etc. Ren- ders the food superlatively light, delicious and wholesome,
Greatest in leavening strength and the only baking powder unaffected by climatic changes. Keeps fresh and of full strength until used.
Carefully observe the maker's name or the label to prevent, the. substitution of sparious goods.
„ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO. NEW YORK, U. 8. A.
Banks.
NTERNATIONAL YORPORATION.
CORP
HONGKONG AVERAGE MARKET
PRICES.
lb.
Salmon.-Ma Yau Yu
28
Shark,-S★ Yu
Skate,-Po Yo
Corrected to Thursday, May 19, 1904.
At 100 cents per Dollar Mexican.
肉食
Shrimps,-Ha
Snapper,-Lap fu
Butcher Meat.
tt
Beef sirloin & prime out-Mei Lang Pa... b 18
Corned-Ham Ngau Yak
11
Koast,-Shiù -
11
Breast,-Nagu Lam
11
bar
Soup,-Tong Yuk
"
"
Almonds,---Hung Yan
Apples, (California)—Kam San Ping Kho
24
条帽
84
菓子
90
50
Soles, Tat Sa Yu ...
TH
18
Tench,-Wan Yu Turbot,Cho How Ya
aw
Bad
15
18
4
DIR
***
***
" 18
A
14
Turtles, small, fresh water,-Kerk Yu White Bait,-Ngan Yu O
60
14
DI 11
De
18
99
Fruits.
26
*****
16
001
per set 8
each 45
"
(Chefoo)-Tin Chun Ping Khor
55
+1
Small,-Hoi Tong
55
Custard,-Fan Lai Chi
...each
Ib.
14
Bananas, fragrant, Canton,-San Shing
Heung Chiu Bananas, (brides), Macao-San Heung Chiu
...
***
each 8
DAN
8
16
***
**
11
Liver,–Ngau Con
... lb. 9
5
牛肚
11
Steak,-Ngan Ynk Pa
-Culom Ngau Lan Sirloin .....
1, Bausages,-Ngau Chaung Bullock's Brains,-,, Siow
Tongue fresh,-Ngan Li
corned-Ham Ngau Li
Hoad,-Ngau Tau Heart,-Ngau Sum Hump, Salt--Ngau Kin Feet,-Ngan Kerk Kidneys,-Ngau Yiu Tail--Ngau Mei
J1
***
Tripe (undressed)-Ngau To...,
Calves' Head and Feet-Ngau-chai-tau-kak, set 75 Mutton Chop,-Yeung Pai Krat.... lb. 25
Leg,-Young Pei ... Shoulder,-Young Shau Pigs' Chittings-Chi chong
Braine-Chi Know Fret,-Chi Kerk
"
416
*
.. Fry,-Chi Chak
•1
Head,-Chi Tau
Heart,-Chi Sam
Kidneys,-Chi Yin
BANKING
**
Liver,-Chi Con
CAPITAL, SURPLU AND UNDIVIDED PROFITS:-
GOLD $7,992,173.37...........about £1,640,000.
CAPITAL AND SURPLUA AUTHORISED, GOLD $10,000,000—£2,056,000.
Hrad Office—1, WALL STREET,
NEW YORK.
HAVING been appointed AORNTS of the PAID UP CAPITAL.............. 324,874. LONDON OFFICE-THREADNEEDLE HOUSE,
Company we are prepared to accept EUROPEAN and CHINESE RISKS at Current Rates,
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., Agents. Hongkong, June 20, 1903.
OF
1597
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
STATEMENT TO 31st December, 1903.
ASSETS, GOLD...$5,868,820.37 NET SURPLUS, GOLD......32,156,118.80 INCOME, GOLD ................................
.83.470,787.53
FIRE BRANCH.
Undersigned, having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to accept Fire Risks at Current Rates.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO. Hongkong, March 23, 1904.
562
Intimations.
MARTIN'S
APIOL&STEEL Mor Ladies PILS
A Franah Kamady for all ferngularities. Thousanda of Ladian keep a box of Martin's Puls in the house, so the↑ on the feesaign of any 1starglarity of the Bystam a timely Joss may be adminisiorou.") hom who ass them recor mend abeza, benos their adőrmous sale. All Obemista sz.ft Storm, or post Iron 5/- MARTIR, SOUTHAMPTON.ENGLAN",
K27
ment will be sorted out Mark by Mark and WEEKLY NEWS delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.
This Vessel brings on Cargo :--
From LONDON, &c. ex 5.8. Britannia and Marmora.
Form AUSTRALIA, ex s s. China.
From CALCUTTA, ex 8.8. Sumatra. From PERSIAN GULF, 6x 9.8. B. I. §. N. and B. and P. S. N. Co's. steamers.
From COCHIN CHINA, CA 5.8. Fuitala. Optional Goods will be landed here un- less instructions are given to the contrary before 4 p.m. TO-DAY.
Gooda not cleared by the 26th Inst.,
at 4 p.m., will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by me
In any case whatever,
FOR HOME.
The Overland China Mail
Published to salt the Departure
of each English and Franch Mail Steamer to Europe.
FULL REPORTS
Damaged packages must be left in the AND ALL THE LATEST INTELLIGENCE Godowns for examination by the Con-
signees and the Company's representativo
(Commercial, Shipping, etc.)
at an appointed hour. All claims must be $17 per Annam. (including Postage).
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,
Superintendent. Hongkong, May 19, 1901.
950
FROM HAMBURG, ROTTERDAM,
ANTWERP, PENANG AND
SINGAPORE.
**CHINA MAIL' OFFICE,
5. WYNDHAm Street, Foxawoma
THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY
TRADE
THERAPION
This successful and highly popular remedy, as employed in the Continental Hospitals by Ricord, Rostan, Jobert, Velpean, and others, combines all the desiderata to be sought in a medicine of the kind and surpasses everything hitherto employed.
HE H.A.L. Steamship Nürnbery, Capt. THERAPION NO. 1
THE
YABURG, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading
for countersignature by the Undersigned
in a remarkably short time, often afew days only, removes all discharges from the nrinary organı, superseding injections, the use of which toes itre- parable harm by laying the foundation of stricture and other wrious discases, catarul Barna
and to take immediate delivery of their THERAPION NO. 2
Goods from alongside.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded, unless notice to the contrary be given before To-day.
Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed into the GoDoWNS OF THE HONG- KONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED, and stored at Con signees' risk and expense.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 30th May, will be subject to rent,
for impurity of the blood, scurty, pimples, spots, blotches, pains and swelling of the joints, secon- alary symptoms goût/rħéumalism, and all diseases for which it has been too much a fabion to en 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 polsonous matter from the body, rem pa
THERAPION NË 3
nervousexhaustion, impaired extality, aléeplen mess, and all the distressing consequences of early error, excess residence la bot, unhealthy climates; &c. It possesses surprising power in restoring strength and vigour to the debilitated.
All Broken, Chafed, and Damaged Goods THERAPION
are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 80th May, at
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
BURG
KASLINTE kong Office
MAY 28, 1904.
Foldby All Chemists and Merchants throughout the World. Price la England 2/2 4/6. 20 ordering state which of the three numbers is required, and observe above Trade Mark, which a fac-simile of word. THENATION" as it appears on British Government Stamp (in white letters on aired
to erdry package byerdər ola 1Mat
i without which it as a forgery.
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG,
Board of Directors. CHAN KIT SHAN, Esq. J. FOCKE, Esq. CREASY EWENS, Beq. G. C. Moxon, Esq. Okief Manager Gro. W. F. PLAYFAIR.
Interest for 12 months Fixed
Hongkong, February 6, 1904.
IMPERIAL BANK OF CHINA,
ESTABLISHED BY IMPERIAL DEOREL OF THE 12TH NOVEMBER, 1896.
P
Subscribed Capitalų PAID-UP CAPITAL,
A
TH
5%.
117
*
Tls, 5,000,000 2,500,000
HEAD OFFICE-SHANGHAI, BRANCHES AND AGENCIES.
ÚANTON,
CHEFOO,
HANKOW,
PEKING.
PENANG, SINGAPORE, TTENTSIN.
THE BANK PURCHASES and receives for Collection Bills of Exchange drawn
on the above places, and Sells Drafts and Telegraphic Transfers Payable at ita Branches Agencies,
HONGKONG BRANCH. Advances made on approved sacarities. Bills Discounted.
. Interest allowed on Current Accounts at the Rate 2% per Annum on the Daily Balances.
, On Fixed Deposits for 3 Months 3%
E.C.
BRANCHES AT
San Francisco, Washington, Mexico, ́› Manila, Shanghai, Singapore, Yokohama, Bombay, Calcutta and Agents all over
the World.
LONDON AND CONTINENTAL BANKERÉ : - National Provincial Bank of England, Ltd. Union of London and Smith's Bank, Ltd. Crédit Lyonnais, Dresdner Bank, Comptoir National d'Escompte de Paris, &o.
THE
Pork, Chop,-Chi Pai Kwat
Chestnuts, Chinese,--Foong Lat ... ¿
Carambola,-Yeung Tuo
Cocoanuts, Yeh Te...
曲曲
...
12
***
...64ch 9
Lemons, Chine-Ning|Moong
,,America-Kum San Ning Moon...
Lichees, Dried-Lai Chi Jon
Limes, (Saigon)—Sai Kung Ning Moong.....
"
Fresh..
:
長
15
B
24
***
*****
$2
7
Mango, Manila-Lui Sung Mong ...esch 26 Mango, Saigon-Sai Kung Moong...
[1.
呂宋书
1
•
409
per get...
2
...
dozen
山竹
12
12
1
*** 39
13
Small, Tai Kut....
Olives,-Pak Lam
**
16
*
... 99
***
...
,, Corned,-Ham Chu Yuk
Log,--Chu Pei
...
Man osteens,-San Chuk Tex Oranges, (Canton)-San Shing Tim Chang
**
each 9
Poara, (American),-Kain San Shut L
(Canton), Cooking,—Sa Li- (Shanghai),Sheung Hai Li
Peanuts, Fa Sang -
Persimmons Largo,—Hung Chie
Pine-apples, 1st quality,-Sheung Peon Tị
Paw Law
2nd cooking-Chung-tang-paw-law
г
***
8
"
"
***
... lb. 24
11
... 18
18
22
18
Sheeps' Head and Feet,-Yeang Taa Kerk set 50
+
11
19
Fat er Lard,-
-Chu Ya
11
Heart, Young Sum
Kidneys,-Yeung Yin
"
Liver,-Yeung Con
140
་་་
D
|= |#e=|
上海業
花生
each 10
**
Plantains, Tai Cheu
2
***
each 6
Plums, Swatow Hong Lai...
8
IO
11
Pamelo. Siam,-Chim Ļo Yau
... 37
20
ib. 22
Walnuts,-Hop Tuo
12
16
"1
****
Green, Sang Hop Tuo
生合機
17
22
...
*** 53
主羊油
18
2014
15 4
Sucking Pigs, To Order--Chu Obal
Suet, Beef,-Sang Ngao Yan
"
Mutton, Sang Yeung Yau Veal,-Ngau Chai Yok
11
Sausages,-Ngan Chai Yak Tong
Poultry.
+
Chicken,-Kai Ohai THE Corporation Transacts every de
Capons, Large, Small,—Sin Käi scription of Banking and Exchange business, receives money in Current Ac- Ducks,—Âμ count and is Fixed Deposit Receipts
either in Gold or Silver at ratos which may be ascertained on application.
HONGKONG BRANCH:
20, DES VAUX ROAD CENTRAL,
CHARLES R. SCOTT, Manager
Hongkong, December 12, 1903.
161
HF CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,
AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA.
1
牛仔肉
40
Vegetables, &c.
Artichokes, Shanghai-Sheung Hat Ab
Chi Cheuk
Beans, (French), Macao, Oh Moon Pin Ta
(French) Shanghai,-Shenug bai Pin Tou
Sprout,-Ah Choi
菜蔬
"
It
32
30
19
Long,-Tau Kok
20
pr
Doves,-Pan Kan Eggs, Hen-Kai Tan... Fowls, Canton,-Kni
Hainan,-Hoi Nam Kal ...
esch
...
•
per dozon
yo
30
"
28
20
104
"
Geese,-Ngoi
זי
1 1
Geese, Wild Sh'ai,-S'hal Yer Ngol, pair Musk Deer,-Wong Keng
Bare, Shanghai,-Tu Chai Partridge,-Che Khoo Pheasant,-Shan Kai Pigeons, Canton,-Pak Eup
4
Beet Root,-Hung Choi Lau
Brinjala, Groen,-Ching Yuen Ker
Red,-Hung Ker... Brassica,-Pak Choi...
Bamboo Shoots, Chouk Shun
cath
Cabbage, Chinese, com.-Kai
Cabbage Root,-Kai Lan Tan
exch
each
Cabbage, (Shanghai),-Yeh Chol ...
免仟
Cane Shoots, bunch,-Kau Shun
11
palf
each 36
百信
Hoihow,-Hol How Pak Kup.
"
---
...£800,000 | Quail,-Um-Chun
Rice Birds,-Wo Fa Cheuk ....£800,000 ...£800,000 | Snipe,--Sa-Choy
oach
Bot
鵪集
dozen
...
禾花雀 炒羊
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English,-Young
14
•
11
White,-Pak
70
·火雞公
11
J9
55
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL Charter 1853. HEAD OFFICE, LONDON.
***
-
CAPITAL PAID-UP RESERVE LIABILITY OF SHARE.
HULDERS... RESERVE FUND
INTEREST allowed on Current Account Turkeys, Cock Phor Kai Kung ... at the rate of 2% per annum on the Daily balances.
"1
& 12
... 42%
13
.... 6%
On Fixed Deposita for 12 months 4%
ལ
H. C. MARSHALL,
Acting Manager. Hongkong, May 17, 1904,
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1+
3
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3% 2+%
1970
T. P. COCHRANE,
Manager.
THE
Hongkong, May 21, 1904
46
YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK,
LIMITED, ESTABLISHED 1880.*
*
Yan 24,000,000
-
"
18,000,000
11
19
6,000,000 9,320,000
Capital SubSORIBED CAPITAL PAID-UP CAPITAL UNCALLED RESERVE FUND -
HEAD OFFICE-YOKOHAMA
BRANCHES AND AGENÖTES :
КОВЕ. NAGASAKI LYONS. NEW YORK. SAN FRANCISCO. HONOLULU. BOMBAY,
TIANTSIN. NEWCHWANG.
PEKING.
TOKIO. LONDON.
SHANGHAI
London BankERS: The London Joint Stock Bank, Limited, Parr's Bank, Limited, The Union of London and Smiths Bank, Limited.
27
HONGKONG BRANCH-Interest allowed. On Current Account at the Rate of 2% per annum on the daily balanco,
On fixed deposits for 12 months, 5% per annum. V⠀
On fixed deposits for 6 months, 4% per
annum,
sanam.
On fixed depoalte for 3 months, 3% per
TARO HODSUMI, Manager
Hongkong, March 11, 1904.
THE
689-
MERCANTILE BANK OF
INDIA LIMITED.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL
SUBSCRIBED ..
PAID UF RESERVE BUSI
Lornor JonT STOOK BAI
£1,600,000 £1,125,000 562,500 80,000
LAIM-TRD.
INTEREST allowed on Current Accounts At the rate of 2% per annum on the Daily Balando
For 12 M
EUTSCH-ASIATISCHE
DEUTSCE
Hen,
Na
Cauliflower, Large size,Tai Yek Chol-fa-esch
Mediuin sizo,-Cheung Yeh Cho-fa
Small size,-Sai Yeh Choi Fa 28 Carrots,-Kaui Shun
Celery, Chinese,Tong Kan Choi
Wild Ducks, S'hai,--Shanghal Sul-ap pale Teal,-Sai Ap Chai,
***
Wild Ducks, Canton-Sang Shing Sul Ap, ea.
Fish.
BANK
Barbel,Ka Yuna Bream-Bin Yu Canton Fresh Water Fish,—Ho Carp,-Li Yu
Tu
PAID-UP CAPITAL, S'hai Tls. 5,000,000)
HEAD OFFICE: SHANGHAI. ›
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: BERLIN.
BRANCHES.
CALCUTTA. TIENTSIN
BERLIN, HANKOW. TSINGTAV (KLAUTSCHOU),
LONDON BANKERS ¦ Mesars 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
Catfish, Chik Yu
Codfish,-Mun Ya ... Crabs,-Hai..
Cuttle Fish,-Mak yu
Dab,-Sa Mang Yu...
Dace-Wong Mei Lan
Dog Fish-Tit Tas...
Eels, Congor. Hai Mann......
14
13
15
16
11
14
ཟ ཙཱ ུ ཋ ཌཋ་ ཝཱ 。
海鮮
Chilies Dried,--Con Lat Chiu
"
Red,-Hung Fa
11
Green, Ching Lat Chiu
Curry Stuff, English, "Ka Lee Chol Lln...
Cucumbers,-Ching Kwa...
Bitter Squash,-Fu Kwa
Garlic, Suen Tau ...
Ginger, young,-Sun Tez Keung
old,-Lo Keung
Horse Radish, S'bai-Lik Kan Indian Corn,-~--Suk Mai Lettuce,-Yeung Sang Chol
•
Water Cheanuts,-Ma Tal ....
Mandarin,Kwei Lom Ma Tsi,
Mushrooms, Fresh--Sang Cho Kho
"
16
13
14
$12
跌倒沙
Opions, Bombay, Young Ching aa Green, Sang Churg
pleon
Shanghat, Saeung Hat Chung Tao
Japan,-Yut Poon
Paraley,Kun Cho
Parsnips
16**
Frosh water-Tam Síu Yo
14
24
82
Green Peas,--Ching Tan
60
learnt on application. Every description Eels, Yellow, Wong Sin
of Banking and Exchange business trans-
L
H. FIGGE,
Manager.
906
ongkong, April 12, 1904,
BANK OF TAIWAN,
LIMITED.
(INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER).
Frogs, Tien Kai
Garoupa, Sek Pan .... Gudgeon, Pak Kup Yo Herrings, Tao Pak ... Halibut --Cheung Kwan Yo Labrus-Wong Fa Yu Losch, Wu Yu Lobators, Lang Ha
Chi In Mackerel
BM 6,000,000. Monk Fish-Mong. Yo CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED.... CAPITAL PAID-UP ......... EN 2,500,000. | Mallet, -Chal Yu
HEAD OFFICE TAIPER, FORMOSA Oysters,Sang Hoo
rotfish, Kal Kung Yo BRAKOHESIND AGENCIER -
Köbe
Nagasaki
Shanghai:
HONGKON
Intereste Depo learnt on
Hongkong, May 14
Tainan
OFFIOR
Current Accoun ma whi may be
SHIG AGA
February 8,11904.
Tau Lop
Paw Poong
Pan Yu Blick-Hak Chong! Pak Chong
22
18
སྒྱུ3ཎྜཤབྷྲ བ ླམ་མ ི་
་
18
14
Gradus Pea,-Ho Lan Tau...
Potatoes, Sweet,-Fan Shp
Shanghal-Sheung Hai Shu Teat
Japan,--Yut Poor Shu Tea American Fa K
Foochow -Fuk Chau au
Maono, Oh Moon Pumpkin, —Toong Kwa Radish,Hung Lo Pak Teat Rhubarb (Fresh)Tai Wong Shalots, Con Chung Tau Spinage, (Chinese)-Paw Spinach, Yin Chot
Tan Ker
Punt, Long) Low Par English,Jeong Low Pak
Marow -- Chit Kws!
sung Chol
Water
Ohol
-16
26
20
街]
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS, May 23.
Goodinin, British steamer, 2,381, W. J. Niabet, Moji May 18, Coal, Coment and Cotton.--MITSUI BUBBAN Kaisha.
May 24,
Impress of China, British str., 3,046, E. Beetham, K.N.R.., Vancouver, B.C., May 2. and Shanghai 21, Mails and General.- C. P. R. Co.
Manila, British steamer, 2,711, H.G. H. Leweilin, Japan May 10, General.-P. & 0. 8. N. 06.
Zieten, German str., 8,086, B. Wilhelmi, Bremen April 13, and Singapore May 20, Mails and General -MELCHERS & Co
Themis, Norwegian str., 1,209, Thomas sen, Kobe and Moji May 18, General. CHINESE.
Telemachus, British steamer, 1,310, Jas. Williamson, Saigon May 20, Rice, Paddy and Meal.-CHINESE.
Devatongst, German str., 1,056, Chr. Kumpel, Bangkok May 17, and Swatow 23, Rice.-BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
May 25.
Bayern, German str., 3,128, H. Formes, Yokohama May 14, and Shanghai 21, Mails and General.-MELCHERS & Co.
Tyr, Norwegian steamer, 1,718, D. L. Daniolsen, Hongay May 21, Coal. SANDER, WIELER & CO.
Alcinous, British str., 4,278, J. Pulford, Foochow May 23, General.—BUTTERFIELD) & SWIRE.
Hanoi, French steamer, 739, P. Mericos, Haiphong May 21, and Hoihow 24, Rice and General,-A. R. MARTY.
Plitvice, Austrian str., 2,442, J. Blecic, Moji May 18, Coal.-ORDER,
Choyoung, British str., from Canton.
DEPARTURES.
May 24.
Wooring, for Shanghai.
Bumber, British storeship, for Shanghai,
May 25
Zieten, for Shanghai. Bayern, for Europe, &e. Sungkiang, for Manila. Whitgift, for Yokohama. Prometheus, for-Bangkok.
Hue, for Kwong-chow wn Hatlan, for Hoih w. Triumph, for Swatow Oscar 11. for Moji. Tjimahi, for Moji Ness, for Saigon.
CLEARED.
Siam, for Shanghai. Johanne, for Haiphong, Choysano, for Shanghai.
PASSENGERS.
AERIVED.
Per Empress of China, for Hongkong from Yokohama, Mr and Mrs J. M. Phalen, Mra P. Hulme, Mr and Mrs J. A. Mc Alister, Mra MacDougall, Miss N. F. Mo- Andrews, and Mr W. W. Coon; from Kobe, Capt. Wolff, and Mr W. G. Peter; from Nagasaki, Mr and Mrs A. Cameron; from Shanghai, Mra E. Moore, Messrs J. E Blanco, F. O'Brien, J. W Withington, Hamilton Sharp, G. E. Tucker, 21 Inter mediate, 117 Chinese and 12. Japanese,
Per Manila, from Japan, Mr and Mrs Feast, Messrs Lanning and Crighton.
Per Zielen, for Hongkong: from Bremen Mrs Anderson and child, Mesare Wcjahr, Reimer. Giertz, Meyer, Adler and Schultz;
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
Mails will close -
For SHANGHAL-
Per Choyoung, at 11 am,, on Thursday,
the 26th May.
For MACAO.—
Per Heungshan, at 1.18 p.m., on Thurs-
day, the 28th May.
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & CAL
CUTTA.-
Per Lightning, at 2 p.m., on Thursday,
the 26th May.
For SINGAPORE.—
Per Onsang, at 2 p.m., on Thursday,
the 26th May.
For YOKOHAMA,—-
l'er Agamemnon, at 4 p.m., on Thursday,
the 26th May.
For KONGMOON, KUMCHUK & SAM-
SHUI,-
Per Lintan, at 5 p.m., on Thursday, the
26th May.
For CANTON.-
Per Hankow, 5 p.m., on Thursday,
the 26th May
THE CHINA MAIL.
Merchant Vessels in Hongkong Harbour.
Exclusive of late Arricals and Departures reported to-day.
To facilitate finding the positium of any vessel in the Harfour, the Anchorage is divided into elevan Sections, commandag from Green leland, Vessels ner the Hongkong shore are marked k., near the Kowloon shore k., and those in the body of the Shipping of mdway between each showare marked e., in conjunction with the figures denoting the sections,
Section.
1. From Green Island tothe Gas Works,
2. From On Works to Jirdine's Wharf.
3. From Jardino's Wharf to the Harbour's Officer
4. From Harbour Maste's to the Market.
5. From The Market to lediar's Wharf,
6. From Peddar's Whaṁ to the Naval Yard,
Vessels' Names.
Bestrone
7. From Naval Yard to Blue Buildings
8. From Blue Buildings to East Point,
9. From Kollet's Island to North Point, 10. Kowloon Wharves,
11. Jardines Whari.
Captain.
Flag and Rig,
Tons Date of nett. Arrival,
Consumers or Agents.
Destination.
marti
Steamers,
Agamemnon ..unt Alcinous.......4626124
15 Day
5 Pulford
13 Dompwolf
Choygang .... Chwnshan
Batavia
For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOOHOW-Devawongse Per Hitan, at 11 8.m., on Friday, the Edendale
27th May.
For MANILA.—
Per Rubi, at 9 a.m., on Saturday, the
28th May,
For MOJI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA, VIC-
TORIA, B.C. & TACOMA.— Per Shawmut, at 11 a.m., on Saturday,
the 28th May.
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET.- The French Contract Packet Ernest Simons will be despatched on TUESDAY, the 31st May, with Mails to the United Kingdom, the Continent of Europe, and places beyond, via Marseilles; to Saigon, Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burmah, Ceylon, Madras, the Austra lasian Colonies, Aden, Natal and the Cape, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar. Printed Matter and Samples at 10 a.m. Registration at 10 am,
Late Letters 11.00 to 11.30 am. Extra
Postage 10 cents.
(Letters posted in the Peak Pillar Boxes
in time for the first clearance will be in cluded in this contract mail.)
Beetham.........
3 Kumpel 8 Moss
Elisabeth Rickmers... Empress of China...... Goodwin.... Hailan
Haitan
Hanoi.
Heimdal
Holstein 42 Hongmoh Hue....
Ik bal
Johanne.... Kumsang Kungtah Laertes Lightning sok Manila
Marie Jebsen... Mathilda... Musang. Мебя Nurnburg
25 Jardine, Matheson & Co. 19 Bradley & Co.
Shanghal
May 26.
British str. 4161 May 21 Butterfield & Swire British str. 4278 May 25 Butterfield & Swire ¡Ger. t: 7100 May 19 Hamburg-Amerika Linie Sloope... British str. 1242 May 3 Lawlor British str. 1280 May Ger.
str. 1067 May 24 Butterfield & Swire British str. 717 May 19 Master Ger.
s Goetche.................
str. 1018 May 28 Butterfield & Swire British atr. 8003 May 240. P. R Co.
8 Nisbet.... British str. 2881 May 23 Mitani Butaan Kaisha
French str. 750 May 23 A, R. Marty
3 Andersen
British str. 1189 May 24 Douglas Steamship Co. french str. 789 May 25 A. R. Marty Norw. str. 761 May 16 Order Ger.
22 Jebsen & Co. str. 985 May British str. 2556 May 220hinese
str.
952 May 20 Jobsen & Co
British str. 349 May 18 Gibb, Livingston & Co. ....dier.
British str. 2077 May 23 Jardine, Matheson & Co. Chi.
220. M. 8. N. Co. 17 Chinese
Vancouver (B.O.) June 1.
Swatow & Foochow May 27.
6 Roach
3 Morlees
3 Johnson
3 Hansen..........
3 Dawson
3 qodinau.
....French str.
706 May 22 A. R. Marty
3 Jennings
3 Ipland..
Haiphong
May 26.
14 Buller.......................
2 Lunt
str. 1536 May
13 Jackson
4 cSpenco
str. 2122 May
3 Leuss
British str. 1340 May
18 David Sassoon & Co., Lâ, Brit. ior. str. 1020 May 6 Melchers & Co.
{S'porp & Calestia May 26,
24 P. & O. 8. N. Co. 21 Jebsen & Co.
3 Lewellin
Bendixen
18 Taartig
16 Payne...... Brit.
8 Peart.....
kv Jaburg
Davics...
3 Dannevig
British str. 2711 May str. 1771 May ...... Ger.
Norw. str. 2230 May str. 1643 May Norw. str. 1956 May Ger. str. 2663 May British str. 1787 May Norw. str. 1001 May Norw. str. 2000 May Ger.
str. 1252 May Norw, str. 1023 May British str. 2475 May British str. 1811 May
8 or 1son
Ahrens Lersbryggen
3 Gray ...
ō Almond
Registration, with late fee
10 centa,
up to 10.46 A.M.
Letters at 11 a.m.
Chusang Orange .... Oscar II Petrarch Prometheus
Queensland Rubi
Samsen
3 Rehwaldt
Sanda ......
3 Ramsey
Shawmut
4 Smith
Siam Simongan Sishan.
2 dBinns
Verstergh
Dutch str. 1200 May
3 Jones
Swanley Taming Tean Telemachus Themis
MAILS BY THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAIL
WAY Co.'s PACKET.
The Canadian Pacific Mail Packet Empress of China will be despatched on WED. NESDAY, the 1st June, with Mails, for Shanghai, Japan, United States, Canada, &c., which will be closed as follows
Printed Matter and Samples at 10 a.m. Registration at 10 a.m.
(Registration, with late fee of 10 cents, Tweeddale
up to 10.40 a.m.)
Lotters at 11 a.m. (Supplementary Mail on board up to the times fixed for the departure of the Mail. Extra Postage 10 conta.)
Hongkong Register.
Barometer
Temperature Humidity
On date ation date at
Previous day
atlon
at 4 p.m
10 4.1.
+ p.,
29.74
29,85
29 77
84
84
86
72
79
64
Direction of
HBW
W
Force
2
<
0.15
from Southampton, Mrs Dawson; from Weather Genoa, Capt and Mrs Lorepzon, Mrs Rain Jertrum, Messrs Pollak, Dahse and Trom mowiez; from Colombo, Vice-Consul and Mrs Seaton, Mr and Mrs. Behr; from Penang, Mr Aitken; from Singapore, Mousra Rosencrantz, Keegan and A. Grisar. Per Telemachus, from Saigon, Dr Free. mantle, and 198 Chinese.
Por Bayern, for Hongkong: from Yoko- bama, Mr W. H. Donald; from Kobe, Messrs P. W. Lineberger, W. T. Harrison, G. Simonsen, W. Kehl, A. Gerzonkowski, A. Schramm, A. Heinz, O. Guhrke, K. Eckert, and A. Gohle; from Nagasaki, Messrs S. Colen, A. Naftaly, and S. Mat- sumoto from Shanghai, Mrs A. T. K. Collaco, Misses E. A. Collaco and A. C, Lobo, Messrs Frank M. Trowe, Chas. 'W. Berner, W. Kleeschulte and servant, vob Hellfeld, G. T. Barclay, H. Cox, and Nachtigall.
DEPARTED.
Per Zielen, from Hongkong: for Shang hai, Meser Kooniger, A. Grisar, E. Kirch- , and Tanaga, Rev. D. Laprieto, Mr And Mrs A. B. Lee, Mrs M. Dobol, Mr and Hra Bruggmann, Misses Muskott, Stella Monte, White, and Grunberg; for Naga- saki, Mra Wakamura, and 9 Japanese; for Kobe, Mossrs Schultz, Meyer. Reitner, Giertz, and 7 Japanese; for Yokohama, Mr and Mrs Farias, Mrs Vaile and party, Mr and Mra Desmazieres, Messrs J. H. Hunter, R. Finch, K. Hanssen, Baumann, and Korff.
VISITORS AT HOTELS
Mr Anderson
Mr J. Bacot
Mr P. Bacot
HONGKONG HOTEL
Mr F. W. Bayliss
Mr P. G. Bayliss
Mr R. B. Bonttie
Mr W. S. Bissell
Mr R. J. Birbock
Rev. J. Icoly
Mr and Mrs Joseph,
H.
S.
Mr E. A. Katsch
Mr A. Kopp
Mr E. A. Leggatt
Mr A. R. Lewis
Mr R. J. Macgowan
Mr & Mrs R. Boggan Mr C. Gordon Mackie
15
Blabest open air temperature on the 23rd. Lowest open air temperature on the 23rd!
S
76
J. I. PLUMMER, Chief Assistant. Hongkong Observatory, May 24th, 1904.
Temperature. HONGKONG, May 24, 1904.
BAROMETER-
THERMOMETER
9 A.M....
***
Do. Do.
1 P.M....
4 B.M....
20.88 29.86 29.82
9.M....
83
De. Do.
IP.M....
81
4 P.M....
20
Do.
(Wet bulb)9 A.M.
78
Do.
Dc.
I P.M.
77
Do:
Do.
4 P. M.
77
Do. Maximum
83
Do. Minimum over nigh 81
Quotations. HONGKONG, May 25, 1904. New Patna, cash, Old Patna, cash, Now Benares, cash, Old Benares, cash, New Malwa, credit, Allowance. Taels,.... Last Year,
Allowance Taels,
Old Malwa credit,..
Allowance, Taels,
12974
12971
1277
1280 900
1030/1060
1090/1250
Persian, Oily, cael, ................................' -
Allowance, Taels,
Persian, Papertied............ 750/900 Allowance, Taela
KING EDWARD HOTEL.
Mr H. Barrett
Mr Baumann
P
Mr Ed. Muelle, Consul
of Peru
Mr and Mrs Farias Mr V. H. Muller Mr P. P. M. Gasper Mr A. H. Ough Capt. J. W. H. GroutMr W. A. Railton Mr H. W. Hewett Mr & Mrs T. I. Rose
Mr E. A. Bonner Mr L. Maloney | Mr O. Hirschhorn Mr Marcel Rouff
Mrs R. W. Borthwick Dr O. Marriott
Mr W. B. Boyca Mr T. P. McAran
Mr & Mrs Robinson Mr & Mrs E. Meikle
Burnett
Capt. Caltar
Mr W. G. Clark
Mr P. I. Miller
Mr G. A. Moir
Mre and Miss Moir
Mr E. A. CoddingtonMr and Mrs E. M.
Mr F. T. Colson
Bir F. O. Davies
Mrs J. T. Davies
Mr F. B. Deacon
Mr G. Dean
Moor
Mr J. Morrill
Mr A. G. Nowington
Mr C. J. North
Mrs G. Osborn
Mrs Jameson
Mr E. Schmid
Mr and Mrs PercivalMr Bruce Shepherd
Knight
Mr Herbert Sheppard Mr A. L. Loushe Mr and Mrs M."J.D. Mrs & Miss Lousche Stephens
Mrs J. Bell
Mr H. S. Vaughan
CONNAUGHT HOUSE.
Misa L. Lingeri Miss Eva Bonheur
Mr R. McClelland Mr and Mrs A. Brug-Mr R. Menashih
Mr Munro gmaun
Mr J. Cronin
Mr T. Deane
Mr J. H. Derbyshire Mr and Mrs J. A Mr & Mrs D. Christio Mr R. H. Newborn
Mr and Mrs Desen Pattie
azeerospa
Mrs G. Pike
Mr and Mrs Douglas Mr & Mrs Pophan
Mr T. C. Downing Mr A. G Potter
Mr and Mrs A. Ellis Mr P. F. Rice
Mr A. Emerson
Count Fersen
Mr R. Fischer Mr H. G. Fisher Capt. and Mrs F.
Foss
Mies E. L. Fosa' Mr C, Glovor: Mr A. W. Grant Capt. T. Hall
Mrs Hamblin
Mr K, Hanssen
Mr R. D. Harvey y
Mr
R. T. D. Sayle Dr C. Schindler Mr & Mrs Gray Scott Mr F. E. Shaw E.Mr and Mrs Simmere
Mr. C. Skött
Mr Geo, Somerville. Mrs A. Somervills
Mr H. H. Stauley
Mr C. B. Thomas Mr J. J. Tremay Mr W. D. Trimmel Mr E. Verley
Mr J. G. Hayton Mr & Mrs J Vemon Mr R. G. Heckford Mrs A. MWhitton Mr. E. C. Hochapfel Mr J. B. Windsor Mr & Mrs J. Hooper Mr Philipp Wolff Mr W. Kerfoot Mr and Mrs 0. E
Hughes and valst Woolmer
YMOLE TOOTH POWDER, a perfect madiseptle dentrifics, cleanses and pres ves the tooth
Mr M. P. Delgado
Mr Pengelly
Mr L. C. Roes
Mr W. R Riley
Mr and Mrs H. EyreMr R. Siebenshein
Mr R. M. Ezekiel
Mr M. Grice emi Mrs A. Hamilton Mr E. B. Holme Mr E. Howard" Mr J. E. Joseph
Mr A. Stohp
Mr N.S. P. Triming-
ham
Mr&Mrs F. Vallance
Mr A. T. Walker Mr W. H. Williams
PELHAM HOUSE..
Mr P. B. Alexander Mr Edward McLellan
Mr Walter E. Norris Mr A. E. Parker Mr Alfred J. Pugh Captain and Mra
Mr J. Grant Blazer Mr Alex. G. Clark Mr George Clark
Mr Henry Dangu
Mr L. T. Delaney
Mr E. Dioks
Ribot Mrs Skillern - Mr Androw Hamil Mr Herbert Strike
Mr PE Stroud ton
Mr James P. HodgerMr G. E. Thomas Miss Hewett Mr and Mrs George Mr H. Jewitt.
Tremper Mr H. Jillings Mr Samuel Clintock
Mr E Julian White MAC ME O. Montford Wilc
Tyr
Vindobona Whitgift.
Wongkol Yatshing.....
3'c Dawson Stoll
22 Mitsui Bussan Kaisha 13 Jardine, Matheson & Co. 18 Bradley & Co. 23 Hamburg-Amerika Linte 14 Jardine, Matheson & Co., 21 Sander Wieler & Co. 22 Mitsui Bussan Kha 22 Sander, Wieler & Co. 20 Sander, Wieler & Co. 20 Master
23 Shewan, Tomes & Co. Gier. str. 998 May 2 Melchors & Co. British str. 1409 May 16 Order Amer. str. 3594 May 22 Dodwell & Co., Ld, British str. 992 May 21 Geo. McBain
23 Yuen Fat
24 Bradley & Co.
3 Gibb, Livingston & Co. 29 Butterfield & Swire 18 Butterfield & Swire 24 Chinese
British str. 849 May British str. 2907 May British str. 1360 May Sommerville.. British str. 1346 May Williamson..... British str. 1379 May Thor assen Norw. str. 1209 May Milne
British str. April 16Gibb, Livingston & Co. Norw. str. 1418 May 25. A. Trading Co.
8 Danielsen
kwCobol
Coltar Bruhn Sollar....
Sailing Vessels.
Eclipse
1710svenor -..
Lothair
8 Urso
Maria
3c McBryde
c/Schlaiffino
A
Aus.
24 Chinese
str. 2291 My 22 Sander, Wieler & Co.
British str. 2842 May ¡Ger. str. 1115 May British str. 1427 May
19 Dodwell & Co., Ld.
20 Butterfield & Swire
14 Jardine, Matheson & Co.
B. 4-m. bk. 2978 May 10 Standard Oil Co. Brit. bqe 516 June 13rdar
Ital. bqe. 794 Jan. 12 Carlowitz & Co. Italianbqe. 1118 April 9'Urder
The P. M. S. S. Mongolia, with mails &c., from San Francisco to the 7th May, via Honolulu, has arrived at Yoko- hama, and leaves for this port on the morning of 26th May, via Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki and Manila.
STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL. ÍRUPPLIED THROUGH BRUTER." Teenkai, Indramayo, April 15; Unison
22; Border Knight, 20; Albenga. Ambria, Prinsesse Marie, Kilda, Pak
Blay Taurus,
3; Helene ling, Rickmers, Diomed, Glenfarg, Tuckwoo, May 6; Alesia, Sambin, Silesia (Aus,) 10 ; Lowther Castle, Benarty, Machaon, Malacca, Slazie, Nestor, Stentor, Sardinia, Aramba, 13; Maza- On qon. Denbighshire, Cassius, Kennebec, Main, Ventmoor, 18; Gisela, Prinz Heinrich, 20.
Mais
The C. P. R. Co.'s 8.8. Emrress of Japan left Yokohama for Vancouver B.C., on Friday afternoon, the 20th May.
Steamers Azpected.
The s.8. Indramayo, from New York. via Suez Canal, has arrived at Manila, and is expected here on Thursday, the 26th May.
The China Navigation Co.'s 8.8. Chihli, left Tientsin on the 21st May for Che foo and this port, and is expected to arrive here on the 29th May. The China Navigation Co.'s 8.8. Chingtn, from Australian Ports, left Sydney on the 20th May, and is expected to ar rive here on the 11th June. The N. G. I. S. S. Capri left Bombay for this port on the 1th May, and may be expected here on or about the 4th Juno.
The P. & A. steamer Indrasimha sailed from Portland on the 6th May, via Japan ports, and may be expected here about the 6th June.
The 0. 0. 8. S. Co. L'as.s. Atholl sailed from Salina Cruz, for Moji and Hong: kong, on April 30th, and is due to arrive about Jun 5th. L
The Q. C. 8. S. Co., Ld.'s 8.8. Chingwo sailed from Astoria, for Japan Ports and Hongkong, May 1st. The Boston S.S. Co.'s 8.8. Tremont sailed from Victoria, B.C., on the 12th May, for Japan and Hongkong.
.
The C. R. Co.'s 8. Tartar arrived at Keelung at 10 am, on Monday, the 23rd May, and left again at 6 pm, on same day for Shanghai. The O. S. S. Co. 8.s. Ningchow left Victoria, B.C., on 14th May, for Japan and Hongkong.
Latest Advices.
The P. & O. Co.'s 8. Candia left Singa pore for this port on the 24th May,
at noon.
The Imp. German Mail 5.8. Oldenburg left: Yokohama, Kobe, via Nagasaki and Shangbai on Wednesday, the 24th May, at 9 a.m., and may be expected here on or about Friday morning, the 3rd June.
ur
Exchange, HONGKONG, May 25, 1904. London- Bank, Wire,
Documentary, 4 months' algh, ...1/10
004
Credits, 4 months' sight,
Un Berlin-
On Demand, On New York-
On demand, Oredits, 60 days' sight, On Bombay- Wire,...
# :
Singapore
May 26,
anila
Moji & Tacoma
May 28,
May 28.
Destination,
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1904,
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Pessels,
Australian Ports, &o,,. Changsha (6). Australian Porta, &c... Eastern (s)...... Amay, Straits, n'goon Pentakota (8)............ Bremen, &c............................... Oldenburg (0)
Sachsan (6)
Agents.
Date of Leasing.
................. Butterfield & Swire June 2
...Gibb, Livingston & Co. June 4; at Noon,
Jardine, Matheson&Co May 27. Daylight. Melchera de Go......... June 4. Melchers & Co.......... June 8. Melchers & Co......... June 22... Butterfield & 8wire.... June 1, Butterfield & Swire....... Juue 20.
***
Bremen, &c............................. Bremen, &o............. Zieten (a) ........... Cebu & Iloilo.... Kaifong (4)
Genos, Marles L'pool Teenkai (8)...
*
Havre and Hamburg.. Strasburg (0) ......... Hamburg-Am ka Linie May 91. Havre, Breman H'bura Segovia (8)............... Hamburg-Am'ka Linie June 14,
Batavia (0),
{Hamburg-Am'ka Linie June 28. Havre & Hamburg
Butterfield & Swire........¡June 7, London & Antwerp - Deucalion (8)... London & Antwerp... Agamemnon (e)......... Butterfield & Swire... June 21. London, &. konnte Simla (6)...
P. & 0.8. N. Co....... June 4, at Noon. P. & O. 8. N. Co................... May 26, at Noon London, Antwerp, &c. Manila (s)
Gibb, Livingston & Co. About June 11. Mar., L'don & A'erp. Benmohr (8)
Showan, Tomes & Co. About June 8, Mar., L'don, A'erp ...Monmouthshire (8) Manils..........................................
Tremont (s)........... Dodwell & Co. Limited About June 8. Taming (6).............. Butterfield & Swire.... June 1. Manila
Rubi (8) ........... Manila Manila ....................................... Zafiro (3). Marseilles via Saigon. Ernest Simons New York v.Suez Canal Satsuma (8) New York v.Suez Canal Richmond Castle New York.Suez Canal St Fillance (8) NewYork v.Suez Cana) Ras Issa (8) New Yorky. Suez Canal Beneca (6). Shanghai.................. Ballaarat
....Foochow (8) Shanghai... S'hai and Portland. Or. Aragonia (5) ............................)
Tjimahi (8) Shanghai & Japan
Showan, Tomes & Co. May 28, at 10am. Shewan, Tomes & Co. June 4, at 10 a... (s)...... Messageries Maritimes May 31. at 1 p.m.
S'poro, P'ang Calcutta. Lightning (0)........... S'pore,Pang, Caloutta. Kumsang (H). S'pore, Java Porta, &o. Tjipanas (8) S'tow, Amoy & Tamani M. Struve (s).. S'tow.Amoy& Anping. Tritos (a)...... S'tow, Amoy & Tamsui Brithjof (a)... S'tow, Amoy, Foochow Triumph (8) S'tow, Amoy, Foochow Haitan (8) S'tow, C'foo & Ttsin... Chihli (8) Victoria, B.C., Tacoma Shawmut (8) Victoria, B.C., Tacoma Tremont (8)
Dodwell & Co. Limited About June 8. (8)... Dodwell & Co. Limited About June 15.
Dodwell & Co. Limite About June 30: Shewan, Tomes & Co. May 26. Standard Oil Co. .... About June 15.- P. & O. 8. N. Co....... About June 2. Butterfield & Swire... June 2. Portland & A. 8. Co. June 14, ChinaH'land Ting Co. 2nd half of May. ................ D. Sassoon, Sons & Co. May 26, at 3 a.m. Jardine, Matheson&Co May 31, at 3 p.m. ChinaH'land Ting Co. 1st half of June. Osaka Shosen Kaisha.. May 29, at 10 a.m. Osaka Shosen Kaisha. June 1, at 10a.m. Osaka Shosan Kaisha.. June 5, at 10a.m. Osaka Shosen Kaisha.. June 8, at 10 a.m. Douglas Lapraik & Co. May 27, at Noon. Butterfield & Swire....June 4. Dodwell & Co, Limited May 28. Dodwell & Co., Ltd... June 28.
Vancouver (B.C.), &c. Empress of China (8)... Canadian P'fic R. Co. June 1. Vancouver (B.C.), &c. Empress of India (a)..... Canadian P'fic R. Co. June 22, Yma, S'hai, Moji, Kobe Candia (8) ...............P. & 0; 8. N. Co....... About May 31.
SHARE LIST.—QUOTATIONS,
May 25, 1904.
No. of
Stocks.
Value.
Shares.
Paid up.
Oloring Quotations. Vash
BANKS, Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Corp. National Bank of China, Limited...
80,000
125 all
19,970 £ 29,955 £
760 £
1
10,000 $
Founders' shares Do. MARINE INSURANCES, Canton Insurance Office Co., Ld. ..... China Traders' Insurance Co., Ld.... 24,000 8 10,000 £ North-China Insurance Co., Ld. .... Union Insurance Society, Ld.......... 10,000 K'loon Dock Yangtze 'reurance Assoolation, Ld. 8,000
China Coast Meteorological
Station.
Pescadores
Register.
24th May.-AT 4 P.M.
Hours:
Barometer.
Temperature.
Wind.
Humidity.
Directlar.
Force
-
Weather.
FIRE INSURANCES. China Fire Insurance Co., Ld. Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ed. 8,000
DOCKS, ETC.
H'kong & Whampoa Dook Co Ed., 50,000 Geo, Fenwick & Co., Limited. ...... New Amoy Dook Co., Ltd............. 8. O. Farnham, Boyd & Co. Ld.......
*TPAMBOATS, TUGS, ETŰ,
6,000 $
2665. huyerr London, £65
10 £8938, buyers -- 10 £
8338, buyer
1810, buyers
250 $ 60 $210, buyers
83.338 25 $60, sellers
16 2 5 Tis. 65, sellers 250 8 100 8550, sellere. 100 860 8125, buyers
20,000 $
100
20 $85
ORI
250
50 $310, buyers
50
all $214, buyers
6,000 $
25 8 25 $48, sellers
61 8. 6) 830
55,700 Tls.
100 T1a100 Tls. 150, buyers
{
20,000 &
60
80,000
DIA
Shell Transport & Trading Co., Ltd.
10,000 10,000 2000,000 100,000 £
do.
30,000 8 508 50 $22, buyers
Chips and Manila 8. B. Co., Ld.. Douglas Steamship Co., Limited BK. O. and M. Steamboat Co., Ld. Indo-China 8. N. Company, Limited 60,000 £ Star Ferry Company, Ld.
Preference. Taka Tax and Lighter Co., Ld. Shanghai Tag & Lighter Co., Ltd.
Preference.3
REFINERIES.
do. China Sugar Company, Limited...... Luzon Sugar Company, Limited. Perak Sugar Cultivation Co., Ld.....
WHARVEL.
all 835, seller a
16 8 15 831 buyers ·
10
all 115, buyers
10 8 10 $32, buyərə
10 B
6 $214, buyers
12 126,6
10 £ 101 £8.10, sellera
8,600 Tls. 50 Tls 60 Tls. 36
Tl. 50 TIs, 50]
200.000 100,000
20,000 8 100 籍
7,000 8 ,100
7,000 Tls. 50 T
HK. & Kow. Wharf & Godown Co. 30,000
க
Tis. 48, sales
Tls. 47, sales
8145
89, sellere
50 Tls. 51, buyers
60
all 9112, buyers
Shanghai and Hongkow Wharf Co.... 20,100 TL. 100 Tls100 Tls, 150, sellers
LAND AND BUILDING.
Hongkong Land Investment and Agency Company, Limited ...... Shanghai Land Investment Co., Lal.
Kowloon Land and Building Com
pany sibe Wei-hel-wel Land & Building Co.,L
Humphreys Estate & Finance Co. West Point Building Co., Limited... HK High-Level Tramways Co., Ld.
IM
TH
...1/9,
On demand,...
...1/99
•
30 days' sight,
...1/91
11
4 months' sight,
...1/91
Wi'ostock.2 p.) Nomaro
|29,80 Hakodate.. 29.81
NW
11
+
NW
Credite, 4}} "J IN UNI
...1/91
Tokio
20 86
E
Kochi
29.56
.W
On Paris-
Nagasaki...
On demand,
100
2251
229
29.72 Kagoshima 29.72 Oshima.....
W
་་
*
NW
29.80
N
4
Nabs........
29.81
W
183)
Ishi'jima...
29.61
В
Taihoku... 1
129.82
434
Taicbu......! 29.80
W
44
Tainan.....
29.81
Koshan...
29.82
W
...
134
31
40
29.82
NW 4
184
Gatzlaff...
Weihaiwei.3 1.
-
*
65 (29,93 68 74 NNE 3 bv
E
134)
Sharp Pk.,
E 29.84 76 79
og
•
134
Swatow....
թ.
Nom.
Canton....
Amoy...... 2.90p. 29.80 86 68 ESE 36 29.75 28- B 2 b 29,61 84 75 xw|4] b
"
+
Vict. Poak
Nom.
+
Gap Rock
129.77
"
(29.80) 8D
1 BSW3- SSW 1
3
*** 72
"
咖啡
727
17
19
888
811
... $58.10
25
Iliolo
Cebu
"
0.8. James4 p. Malate
• On demand, On Calcutta Wire...
On demand, On Blagapore--
On Manila- On demand,
On demand,
On Shanghal-
On demand,
! ! ! ! !
404
IN
14
EN
*
...
1 1 1 1 1 1
30 days' sight, (private paper) On Yokohama On demand, Gold Leaf, 100 fine, (per tael)... Sovereigns (Bank's buying rate) Alver (per os.) - ...
Mongkong Tides. The tide table given below has been compiled at the Nautical Almanao Office in London from the result of the analysis of observations taken by means of an au- tomatic tide-recording machine in the Wa tor Police Basin at Tsim Sha Tsui during the years 1887-8-9,
Hongkong 4 p. 29.77 26 64 w
Macao......
Hà phong
Manila.....
29,72 91 49 8 2- Bacolod...3 p.)
NNE 41 ort 29.73 91 ENE ¡29.76 87
N
KW
NE
19
20 78
JU
14
¡29.72
29.91
29.87
20.88
"
29.80
11
11
29.85
25th May.At 10 a.M.
Wl'ostock.. 78.) Nemuro 6A. 29.84 Hakodate.. 29.93 Tokio Koohi...... Nagasaki... Kagoshima Oshima..... Naha.... Ishi'jima... Taihokuba. Taichu....N To obtain the depth of water on the tide
Tainan gauge at the Victoria Naval Yard add 3
Koshun... feet 4 inches, and on the gauge at Lamont
Pescadores Dock, Aberdeen, add 10 feet 6 inches to Weihaiwei 9a. the height given in the table.
Gutzlaff
30.0 11. Sharp Pk.,
The zero of the table corresponds with the zero of the soundings in the Admiralty Charts which has been found to be 4 feet 3 inches below mean sea level.
Day of
Weck.
Day of
i
**
H
8588
NE
SE
Amoy......50 29.93 73 81 KE Swatow... 9A.
"
|| 13822|9 113 1213211.
Hongkong 10a. 29 90 82 Vict. Peak Gap Rock
Macao
||0000|0|||0||| 009 | EEEEEELE ETTE
TRAMWAYS.
MINING.
New Punjom Mining Co., Ed......... Preference shares...... Société Francaise des Charbon-
nages du Tonkin. ....................................................... Raub Aust. Gold Mining Co., Ed......
HOTELS, ETC.
Hongkong Hotel Company, Ltd. ....
50,000 $ 100 100 8159, sellore 52,000 Tis. 50 Tls.50 Tls. 108, buyers
6,000 $
50 30 $35, buyera 3,764 Tls.
100,000
50,000 12,500 $
1,250 $
25 Tls.25 Tls. 10
10
all $12 buyere 108 21 24, bayar -50 |84|50|867, buyers
100
all 8900
60,000 30,000 16,000 Fcs. 250 all 500 200,000 £ 1 18/10 87
113 1140 cents, sellers
all 26 cente, bugais
all 18138, sales & sellers
Astor House Hotel Ltd. (Tientsin). 2,000 T. Tis.50 Tls.50 Tle. 146, bayers Astor House Hotel Co., Ltd. (S'hai)
DISPENSARIES. ·
A. 8. Watson & Co., Limited. Watkins Limited ................................
LAGHTING.
HK, and China Gas Co., Limited... 8,000
Shanghal Gas Company, Ltd......... Hongkong Electric Co., Limited. New Electrics (new issue)
Green
BRICK AND CEMENT.
Island Cement Co., Ld. ................)
MISCELLANEOUS.
8,604
Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency,
Ld..... United Arbeatos Oriental Agency, 9,000 ord'y
Limited .....UNA
100 der
25 8 25 831, sales:"
88 29 2A8AA
DHO બર
HE. Steam Water-boat Co., Ltd. ..7,000 $
Hongkong Dairy Farm Co......:10,000 Hongkong Ice Company, Limited... 5,000 Shanghai Waterworks Co., Ltd.............. 7,200 Tebrau Planting Company, Ltd... 20,000 Hikong Rope Manufactory Co., Ld. 10,000 $ Hongkong Cotton Spinning Co., Ld. 190,0.r Hwo Cotton Spinning and Weav-120,000 Tis.
ing Co., Ld.................. International Cotton Manufactur-
ing Co., Ld. Laop-Kang-Mow Cotton Spinning
and Weaving Co., Isl. ........................... For Chee Cotton Spinning Co., Ld. Chins Provident Loan Mortgage
Co. Là
all
814), sellers
10 $ 10 $74, buyers
all$150
s. 50 Tis.50 Th.. 115, buyers 108 10 813, buyers
10
5 37
10.8 10 8271, buyers
12/6 £12/6 35, sellers
1084 810, buyers 10 8 10 $210, buyers 108 10 8161
all 914 buyers 25 all $212h, buyers 20 £ 20 Tis: 385, zales,
5.85 81, sellern 6011 $140, sellers
10 10 814), ellers 50 TIs 50 Tis. 33, sellers
10,000 Tle. 75 Fla,75 Tls. 25
8,000 Tls. 100 Tis100 TL. 82) 9,000 Tis. 500 Tls 00 Tls. 170 50,000 $
May 26th to June 1st, 1904.
Hion, WATERLİ
Hongkong
Mean
Halght. Vend
Time.
· Low WATER,- Hongkong
Time
Canton
Height
120.88
(29.56:81
ས་
China Bomeo Company, Ltd.
60.000
hẩm
feel.
bin
feet
Thur. 26" mu 0.64
B.D
m0 23 4.2
6.1.
57.781 886
2.9 SUN 1,010 A
6.8
24
Haiphong.. Manila Bacolod 9a.
Campbell, Moore & Co., Limited ... 1,200
10 189, sales 18$ 12 010 ∙∙10
all 37, sellera
29,84 91
Wm. Powell, Ld.
12,000
10
10 $10, bayara
Shanghai and Hongkong Dybing
$1,200
50 30 50 850
6.0
880
1.0
Bat.
28:in
m 8
16.03
Iloilo
29.85 85
and Cleaning Co.,
40.
0 31
4.9
1.1.
Cebu
29.88 86
B 40
28.
10 22 a 18
C. 8. James 10a.
Storage Company, Limited
The Canton-Hongkong Toe and Cold
70,000
10 $10 $10, Nominal
CIGAR COMPANIES,
30 m 0.13
100
20
Malate
0.6
m8 16
3.0
Philippine Co., Ed. Alhambra Limited
67,500 € 900
10
10193, sellers
500 BX 18200
Wed
:10 15
11. 500 4.4 7,0.
2467
0.6
m 5.49
8.1
0.8
J. 1. PLUMER, Chief Assistant.
The Indo-China S. N. Co., Ld.'s 8.8. Lai
sang left Calcuth for this port via The Fr. Straits on the at May, and may be
about 6th June, expected here of The O. P. R. Co.'s 88, Athenian arrived
at: Vancouver on Tuesday, the 24th Man. May, at 10,30 am.
The N. Y. K. chartord 9.8. Border Knight left Singapore for this port on the 25th May, and expected to arrive here on the 31 May.
The O&O. a.s. Galic left Shanghat on Tuesday night, the 24th May, and u due in Hongkong on Friday morn ing, the 27th May
The Imp. German Mail s,s. Prins Hein- rich which left here on the 27th
April, at noon, arrived at Genoa on
the 24th May, 15 p.m.
The as. Gregory Apur, from Calcutts, left
Singapore for the port on the morn ing of 25th May,
m180
VISITS AT THE Dooks → At Kowloon, U.S.S. Wisconsen, H.M.S. Hart, Kaipan,
Yat Shing, Shawmut. Hongkong
Oomopolitan
RADACHE CURE, Cures
and you get the
Must be lear
Hongkong Observatory, May 25, 1904.
LOANE,
AMOLIVE.
ahez
Interest
1. Baxquiris, reduced to 83 degrees Fahrenheit Chinese Imperial 1886 Tl. 767 and to the level of the sea in inches, tentbe, and hun- dredths.
** Trápenatuan in the shade,
degrees Fahren
Humidity, in peromitage of saturation, the bromi
-with-moisture being 100.
by Word; to two pointą.
OBCE OF WIRD, KOcording to Beaufort
Seala
Blunity, i defarhed clouds
·A· hall Z: llahtning y
VERNON and SMYTH, Sha
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