1
Martell's
Brandies
are known and asked for
all over the World'
Sole Agents,
The China Mail.
H. Price & Co.,
12 Queen's Rd., Untral.
458
No. 12,962
CHRISTMAS AND
NEW YEAR GIFTS
FOR HOME FRIENDS.
號三十月十年四百九千一英
Business Notices.
ESTABLISHED
1845.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1904,
Business Notices.
日五初九年屁甲
D. C. L Old Tom Gin
The most rellable G» on this market.
Bola Agenti
H. Price & Co.,
"18 Queens Rd., Centra....
PRICE, $3.00 Per Month.
Business Notices.
O
MACEWEN FRICKEL & CO., W. S. BAILEY & CO. BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN AGENCY, LIMITED GREEN ISLAND CEMENT 00, 4,
UNDERTAKE to Deliver Gift, etc.
SHIPBUILDERS, ENGINEERS,
(Free of Charge to Consignee) in xay part of the World.
BOILERMAKERS' BRASS}&"IRON FOUNDERS.
REPAIRS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
LATEST SHIPPING DATE.
To England
To France
To Germany...
Nov. 8th
...Nov. 15th
...Nov. 9th
...
San} Nov
(SOLE AGENTS FOR BELL'S ASBESTOS CO., LTD., LONDON).
BELL'S ASBESTOS
FOR
PACKING
MARINE
ENGINES.
-1-
THE
LIGHTERS, TUGS AND FAST STRAM LAUNCHES.
MOST
RELIABLE
PACKING
DAGGER
To Italy
To United States via San
Francisco ...
...Nov. 9th COAST AND RIVER STEAMERS, WATER BOATS,
8th
To United States via Suez Canal..Oer. 10th To India
To South Afrien
WORKS. KOWIOON BAY. OFFICES AND SALES ROOMS: 20, CONNAUGHT ROAD,
PUMPS, PACKINGS, GENERAL STORES AND
To Australia
To Canada
...
...Oct. 21st
...Oct. 21st
...Nov. 8th
CHINA PARCEL EXPRESS. OFFICE 3. DUDDELL STREET. Hongkong, Oetober 7, 1904
Intimations.
THEASANTS
1816
A
SHIPMENT expected TO MORROW
DEHIVERIES the day after,
LTD.
THE DAIRY FARM CO Frozen Food Supply
Hongkong, October 11, 1901
NOTICE
1846
AUALIFIED LAND SURVEYOR Well
furnished with Field and Oven INSTRUMENT, wanks Temporary Koryda mont by month on Contract
Addr
SURVEYOR
Care of CIN MAI Mongkong, Cetubes 14–1504
N"
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TO
ATT, WHOM
CONCERN
| 1
NAV
100
OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fewer of Attorney given by Mr FIEIRE PAUL
M LEMAIRE to
ERNEST ARTUUR MEURER in revoked
as from the 3rd instant.
(Signed) PAUL LEMAIRE,
OF ENGINEERS' TOOLS
EVERY DESCRIPTION.
HONGKONG, CANTON, MACAQ AND WEST RIVER STEAMERS. THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND JOINT SERVICE OF
CHINA MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., AND
NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD.
Hongkong-Canton Line.
6.4. HONAM, 2.363 tons, Captain R. D. Thomas.
THE
8.8 POWAN, 2,338 tons, Captain G. F. Morrison, R.N.R
86. FATSHAN, 2,260 tons, Captain W. A. Valentino,
די
8.8. HANKOW, 3.073 tons, Captain B. Branch. 8.9. KINSHAN, 2,880 tons, Captain J. J. Lossius. Departures from HorGKONG TO CANTON daily at 8 a.m. (Sunday Excepted), 8.30 p.m.
and 10 p.m. (Saturday Excepted). Departurns from CANTON to HONGKONG daily at 8 a.m., 2.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m.
(Sunday excepted).
These Steamers, carrying His Majesty's Mails, are the largest and fastest on the River Special attention is drawn to their Superior Saloon and Cabin accommodation.
SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT 00., Ltd
Hongkong-Macao Line.
8.8. HEUNGSHAN, 1,998 tons, Captain H. D. Jones Departures from Hongkong to Macao on week days at 2 p.m. Departures on Sundays at Noon.
Departures from Macao to Hongkong daily at 8 a.m.
Canton-Macao Line.
S.B. LUNGSHAN, 219 tons, Captain T. Hamlin.
This steamer leaves Canton for Macao every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1812 about 7.30a.m.; and leaves Macao for Canton every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
at about 7 30a.m.
by his Attorney PL BARRILJON Hong kong, Carebor 10, 1904
WANTED
CHPOFF; must be Hongkong Man. Alle
to Speak and Road English, and can
po $500 Bond. Good Waggers.
Apply at No. 12, HOLLYWOOD Road.
Homekomy, October 8, 19034
1835
A
LOST
COLLIE DOG, Last seen on Leighton
Hill Road. Finder will be Roward d
on bringing HAMO ROAD.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE H.K., O. AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., THE CHINA NAVIGA- TION COMPANY, LTD., AND THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD.
Canton-Wuchow Line.
6.B, SAINAM, 588 tons, Captain J. Willox.
81, NANNING, 589 tons, Captain O. Bu chart.
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
BEWARE OF IMITATIONS.
SOLE MANUFACTURERS :
BELL'S ASBESTOS CO., LD., LONDON.
+
A LARGE STOCK OF PACKINGS, JOINTINGS, &c. ALWAYS IN HAND. OFFICE :-6, DES VŒUX ROAD.
LANE CRAWFORD & G VOLUNTEER CAMP.
FOLDING
CANVAS CAMP BEDSTEADS,
The most Portable Camp Bedstead Ever Made 9 each.
CAMP MOSQUITO CURTAINS, $4.50 Each.
Dr Jaeger's Pure Wool Sleeping Bags.
INSPECTION INVITED.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO. MARINE MOTORS AND MOTOR LAUNCHES.
T
THE Undersigned is Agent in China for LISTER & SONS of London and other BRITISH MANUFACTURERS, and will be pleased to supply Catalogues and Pricots on apple tion.
A SAMPLE BOAT now Open to Inspection in Hongkong Harbour,
1454
D.
G. C.
MOXON,
5, VICTORIA BUILDINGS, QUEEN 8 ROAD.
THE Public are informed that my Parlours are open from 9 A.M. all day. My 32 years' 8 am and take about five days. These vessels have Superior
At about 8 a.m. Calin Accommodation and are lighted throughout by electricity. Further particulars may be obtained at the Office of the:-
to 139. WANCHAI
Hongkong, October 7, 19 14.
-18
1831
RE JANET ROSE HARMON DECEASED.
LL Parsons having any Claims against
A the Estne of JANET ROSE HAR
MON, Jate of Oakwood Court, Kensington, London, Widow (formerly of Hongkong) who died on the 26th August, 19-4, aro requested to rend particulars thereof to us and all persons wing any moneys to the Bid Estate are requested to pay the same to us torthwith.
Dated this sixth day of September, 1964.
GEO. ARMSTRONG & SONS,
Solicitors,
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYKE
October 6, 1904.
1320
栢映 TAI WOO.和蜜
OTOGRAPHER and PORTRAIT
PAINTER, FRAME MAKER.
LANDSCAPES, PICTURES & VIEWS FOR SALE.
No. 3, 2ND FLOOR, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG. Hongkong, September 3, 1904.
THE POPULAR
SCOTCH
IS
BLACK&WHITE
Կա
COTCH MISKY
HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LD.
18 Bank Buildings, Queens' Road Central, op site the Hongkong Hocel.
Or of BUTTERFIELD AND SWIRE,
DR NEWELL WILSON,
Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
DR WILLIAM DANIEL, DENTISTS.
LATEST AMERICAN METHODS.
REASONABLE BEES.
NO CHARGE FOR EXAMINATIONS.
Office nours 9 A.M, to 1 PM, and 2 to 5 P.M.
1628
E
AMMES BUCHANAN & CO. LOGITCH WHISKY DISTILLERS By Appointment to
AM. THE KING
and
BRH the PRINCE of WALES
Supplied at all the ending Ora, 33 and HOTELA, and to be obtained from LANE, ORAWFORD & Co., Queen's Road,
31 QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL (First Floor, WATKINS BUILDING). Hongkong February 18, 1904
DR HARRY FONG,
AMERICAN TRAINED DENTIST.
2206
LECTRICAL and Latest Improved
Appliances.
41, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Entrance on Lee Yuen Street. Hongkong, July 28, 1904.
D
THE AMERICAN SYSTEM
OF
ENTISTRY.
DR. M H. CHAUN,
1979
37, DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL, Hongkong.
From the University of Pennsylvania,
U.S.A.
Hongkeng, July 28, 1904.
The great food-value
1986
of Bovril is known and appreciated by those to whom strength and endur- ance are a vital necessity, such as business-men,. travellers, explorers, ath- letes, military and naval officers, etc. Bovril repre- sents sustenance, nourish- -ment and stimulus in the most condensed and most convenient form. Bovril is the very embodiment of strength.
BOYRIL
CHEE WING & CO.,
28 & 29, LEE YUEN STREET (WEST)
HONGKONG,
DEALERS IN
All Sorts of COPPER, BRASS STEEL
IRON WARE, &c. STEEL GIRDERS and TEES, CORRUGATED IRON, PIG IRON, &c.,
Suitable for SHIPA, ENGINEERS AND HOUBE BUILDERS.
Hongkong, May 29, 1900,
I
NOTICE.
1247
INFORM HERFBY BEG to
DRINKERS OF TANSAN that I have CEASED to USE CORKS made by the LONDON CROWN CORK Co, as they have given me dissatisfaction. I am now using. Cork which will keep the WATER in EXCELLENT CONDITION and free from ullages.
I. CLIFFORD-WILKINSON,
Kobe, Japan. Bole Agents for Hongkong:
Messra H. PRICE & CO.,
12, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, October 1, 1934.
1798
PURE LINSEED OIL
Awarded Bronze Medal at the Paris Exhibition, 1900.
Gold Medal, at the Indian Industrial Exhibition 1898, 1900 & 1901. MANUFACTURED BY
THE GOUREPORE CO., LD.,
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.,
Sols Agents,
HONGKONG.
My
NOMA, TATTOOER, "80, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. experience in tarmoing is a guarantee of good work and prompt execution. Colours are absolutely fast and perfectly harmless, and produce a charming effect not att-ined by any other, as their composition is only known to me. H. R. H. The Duke of York, and HI H. The Emperor of Russia, both honoured me with their patronage; besides many others of Hih Rank. Prices Moderate and antisfaction guaranteed as attested by 3700 Recommendations which I have received from all Sources.
Hongkong, August 2, 1904.
N. LAZARUS,
OPTICIAN,
SIGHT TESTED FREE.
Hongkong, October 1, 1904.
1419
10, D'AGUILAR
STREET, HONGKONG.
LENSES GROUND ON THE PREMISES.
A. S. TUXFORD, Manager..
CLARK'S STUDIO,
4, ICE HOUSE STREET.
PORTRAITURE IN ALL STYLES,
1797
AMATEUR WORK A SPECIALITY,
Hongkong, October 5, 1904,
1812
THOMAS' HOTEL.
A
FIRST CLASS HOTEL, most centrally stunted; Well Furnished and Airy Beirooms. Monthly Boarders accommodated on very Moderate Terms.
For Particulars, apply to
THE MANAGER.
Hongkong, August 1, 1904.
CARLTON
HOUSE.
10, ICE HOUSE LANE,
1413
ELEGANTLY FURNISHED.
FIRST-CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL.
COOL ROOMS. COMFORTS OF RESIDENTS AND CUISINE A SPECIALITY. For Terms, apply to
B. F. HOWARD, Lessee and Manager. Hongkong, July 3, 1904.
J
PELHAM HOUSE.
PRIVATE HOTEL, CENTRALLY SITUATED.
Portland Cement.
In casks of 375 lbs net, $5.00 per cask, ex Factory,
In bags of 250 lbs net, $3.20 per bag, ex Factory,
FACTORIES-HONGKONG AND MACAO,
Glazed Stoneware, Drain Pipes and Fittings, Glazet Paving Bricks and Tiles, Fire Bricks and Fire Clay.
FIRE CLAY WORKS.--DEEP WATER BAY, HÖNGKONË.
For further particulare, apply to
Shewan, Tomes &
GENERAL MANAGEK2,
FINEST
·
Co
558
BLACKBERRY BRANDY
Price per Doz, Qts.,
Bottle,
"
1
Hongkong, September 1, 1904.
311.00. 1.00. LANE, CRAWFORD & OC.
FAIRALL & CO.
HIGH-CLASS
DRESSMAKERS, MILLINERS,
AND
GENERAL DRAPERS.
CORSETS and SHOES A SPECIALITY, Hongkong, August 9, 1904.
THE
HONGKONG
REPLETE WITH EVERY LUXURY.
1000
HOTEL
ELECTRIO LIGHT AND FANE,
LARGE AND AIRY RECEPTION ROOMS,
2196
READING AND PRIVATE BILLARD ROOMİS
EUROPEAN ORE F.
CONNAUGHT HOUSE HOTEL
QUEEN'S ROADˇ CENTRAL,
A FIRST CLASS HOTEL, SITUATED NEAR THE BANK AND PRINCIPL
OFFICES.—EXCELLENT QUISINE AND WINES,
Large and Lofty Rooms Elegantly Furnished. Hydraulic Elevato Hot and Cold Water throughout. Special Rates for Tourists. Launch Service for Guests,
For Terms, apply
THE MANAGEE
THE
VICTORIA DISPENSARY,
Wine and Spirit Merchants.
WHISKIES:
Glenorchy, Lochaber, Claymore,
Finest Old Scotch, Daniel Crawford's, Bourbon, V. R. O.' Liqueur (square bottle),
Watson's 'E' Liqueur.
PRICES ON APPLICATION.
W. BREWER & CO.
23 and 25, QUEEN'S ROAD,
LETTS DIARIES, 190 5,
Mrs HENRY WOOD'S POPULAR NOVELS, CLOTH $1.50 Each
Lady Adelaide
Within the Mazo
Shadow of Ashly Dyat-
Verners Pride
Pomeroy Abbey
Red, Court Farm
Edina
1226
Master of Greylands
George Canterbury's Will
Авре
Dene Hollow
Dickens' Complete Works; 15 Volumes Cook's Voyages; Illustrated
TREE MINUTES' WALK FROM POST OFFICE SPECIAL TEUMS FOR MONTHLY BOARDERS. RATES MODERATE.
29, WYNDHAM STREET. Hongkong, September 6, 1904.
WANG HING & CO.,
DEALER IN. JEWELLERY and LACQUERED WARE,
No. 71, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Нохакомо. Hongkong, August 29, 1904.
Cable Address 'LOXINE, Hongkong. THE BEST GIFT
Hongkong, July 22, 1903.
APPLY FOR
1519
THE 'ANGLO-AMERICAN STORE'S LATEST PRIOR LIRT OF GROUERIES, etc., etc., etc.
To be obtained at all Sidees, URIMISTO, Horta, do,, throughout Hongkong, China age and Japan.
Hongkong, 1, Wellington Street,
Kowloon, 63 & 61, Elgin Road. Hongkong, September 17, 1901,
697
FOR THE WIFE
18
1896
THAT BEAUTY IS ONLY SKIN DEEP
IS AN ACKNOWLEDGED FACT
THE PREPARATIONS
07.
The Scalp Hunters, by Mayne Reed" Racquets, Tannis and Squash, by Miles Athletics, by Thomas
Croquet, by Williams
....
Card and Table Games, by Hoffmann The Girl's Handy Book, by Beard
What a Girl can Make and Do, by Beard.
The Jack of all Trades, by Beard
TRADE
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| Mrs ELLEN, SKIN SPECIALIST, 1582
for Creating. Restoring, and Pre- serving Beauty. Their application impart to the Face, Neck and ́Arms a Delicate, Softness, the Fresh Tints of Health and the Odour of Flowers. To preserve her beauty is the natural ambition of every woman of calture, The OREAM, POWDER and LOTIONS prepared by MES ELLEN her. Telephone No. self are not o ly qui'a harmless, but being natural skin nutrients, are distinctly bene ficial.
SINGER SEWING MACHINE.
Come and be convinced.
SHOWROOMS WYNDHAM STREET. Hongkong, October 3, 1904.
1262
SOLE AGENTS:
A. 8. WATSON & Co., LTD.,
Honkong Dispensary. Hongkong, September 26, 1904,
1754
MARK
Hereford
AQUARIUS.
AQUARIUS SPARKLING MINDRAL TABLE
(Made from Pure Treble Distilled Water).
AQUARIUS SILENT WATER.
AQUARIUS TONIO WATER.
AQUARIUS BELFAST GINGER ALE
AQUARIUS LITHIA WATER,
AQUARIUS LEMONADE.
WATER
AQUARIUS GINGER BEER (Stone Bottles THE AQUARIUS COMPANY
General Managers,
Caldbeck, Macgregor & Cui,
16, QUEEN'S RUÁD.
Hongkong, October 8, 1804.
Co.,
Intimations.
G. FALCONER & Co.,
WATCH-MAKERS AND JEWELLERS.
NEW SELECTIONS OF
DIAMOND JEWELLERY AND ENGLISH SILVER WARE, HIGH-CLASS GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES. LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SPECTACLES. PINCE-NEZ AND EYE PRESERVES. FALCONER & Co. ABE AGENTH FOR ROSS'S FAMOUS TELESCOPES and
BINOCULARS, LORD KELVIN'S NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, ADMIRALTY CHARTS AND BOOKS.
=
EASTMAN'S KODAKS AND FILMS.
M. MUMEYA,
64, QUEEN'S ROAD,
JAPANESE ARTIST AND PHOTOGRAPHER. ENLARGEMENTS ON BROMIDE PAPER'
AND FINISHED IN CRAYON.
ALL KINDS OF WORK DONE FOR AMATEURS.
8, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
2121
KELLY & WALSH, LTD.
Intimations.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Intimations.
THE HONGKONG, C.
(Reserve Tham).
THERE
will be a PRACTICE GAME
on SATURDAY next, October 16th, commencing at 2.15 r.m., in the HAPPY VALLEY.” All those desirous of playing will kindly communicate with the Under- signed or with A. U. BUTT, Esq, H/M.S.
MITSUBISHI GOSHI-KWAISHA Tamar, before Noon on FRIDAY next,
(MITSU BISHI CO.)
COAL DEPARTMENT.
MARUNO-UCHI TOKIO.
CABLE ADDRESS: IWASAKI,' which applies to all Branch Offices and Hongkong and Shanghai Agencies.
the 14th instant.
Particulars as to ground, &o, will be supplied to intending players. All Mom. bers and Naval Subscribers are eligible except those in the Reserve List..
PHILIP W. GOLDRING, c/o GED. K. HALL BRUTION, Esq.,
39 and 41, Des Voeux Road.
1844 Hongkong, October 11, 1904. ..
HONGKONG YOUNG MEN'S CHRIS- TIAN ASSOCIATION.
CHINESE DEPARTMENT.
26, DES Vaux Road, CentuAL.
THE
THE NIGHT SCHOOL of the above will open for its regular Autumn Session on TUESDAY, October 4th. Books open
A1, ABC 5th EDITION, WESTERN for registration until October 15th.
UNION CODES USED.
ALL LETTERS ADDRESSED
$3.00 || MANAGER, MITSU BISHI CO., WITH
NAME OF PLACE UNDER. 1.75
BRANCH OFFICES.
Tolstoi (Trans, trom the Russian) 2.25 | NAGASAKI, MOJI, KOBE, KARATSU
NEW BOOKS BY ENGLISH MAIL. The Lord of Creation, by T. W. H.
Crosland ...
81.70
The Last Hope, by H. S. Merriman Mrs Belfot's Stratagem, by Tho
1.75
Pearson's Home Management, Illus.
by Isobel Fully Illus. The Garden of Asia, by R. J. Farrer,
Cloth 2.25, Paper
...
Cobb...
1.75
The Little Vanities of Mrs Whittaker,
A Defence of Bridge, by
sworth' L'Islamisme, by O Houdas
• Bad-
.10 2.26
by J. S. Winter
1.75
La Guerre Russo-Japonaise, by Leon
Meadowsweet and Rue, by S. K
Hocking
15
The hil May Album
Extracts from Adam's Diary, Trans- Cated from the Original M. S. by Mark Twain
Mission Pavie Indo-Chine Atlas,
Notices et Cartes, by A. Pavie Le Panorama Salon, 1904 Vol.
3.00 5.00
176
The Business of Insurance, by 4
Wilson
THE RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR.
J
?
• 20
Modern Commercial Practice with
Correspondence, by F, Houlis
Fully Illustrated, PART 4, $1 25 (Parts 1, 2 & 3 can still be supplied).
150
The Exploration of Tibet, its History
and Particulars from 1623-1904, by G. Sandberg
Toy Dogs in Health and Disease, by
F. T. Barton
Ordered t. China: Lettors of W
Chamberlain
י,
Superstitions about Animals, by F
Gibson
9?U
4:f;
2.70
Holland by Nico Jungman, Text by
B. Junman, 75 Coloured Plates 16 50
LETTS'S DIARIES, 190E
JAPAN
JUST PUBLISHED.
NGOCHINESE DATE BLOOK
1905.
5 Cents,
THE CRUISE OF THE "GLORIA' &e.. By MELVILLE PICKNFLI
MITSUI BUSSAN
(MITSUI & CO.)
$9.00
COALS.
KAISHA
HEAD OFFICE :-1, SURUGA-CHO, TOKYO. LONDON BRANCH:-24, LINE STREET, E.C.
HONGKONG BRANCH Parog's BridIxas, Ice House Street, FIRST FLOOD.
OTHER BRANCHES :
AND HANKOW,
AGENCIE 8.
SHANGHAI: H. J. H. TRIFY.
HONGKONG: H U. JEFFRIES.
MANILA: Compania MaritTIMA. YOKOHAMA : M. ASADA.
CONTRACTORS OF COAL to the Im-
perial Japanese Navy and Foreign Navios; 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, Bankow, Singapore, Manila, North China, Korean ports and America.
BOLE PROPRIETORS of Takashima, Ochi, Shinner, Namazuta and Kami- Yamada Collieries, and also Hojo Colliery, which will be ready to produce on a largo scale the best Buzon Coal from 1905.
Solo 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.
الشر
Coal sold in 1903 by the Company amounted to 1,210,000 tons.
TAKASHIMA COAL.
New and additional shafts at the Taka- shima Colliery have been completed and this well-known best and most cconomical Steam Coa! in the EAST is now produced in abundance and can be supplied in any
New York, San Francisco, Hamburg, Bombay, Singapore, Sourabaya, Manila, Amoy, shachai, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Port Arthur, Seoul, Chomulpo, Yokohama, fokosaka, Nagoya, Osak, Kobe, Maidzuru, Kuro, Shimonoseki, Moji, Waka.quantity. Dato Karatan, Nagasaki, Kuchinotsu, Sasobo, Maidzuru, Mike Hakodate?
Patio &
felegraphic Addres
MITSUI (A. B. C. and A 1 Codes.)
CONTRACTORS OF COAL to the Imperial Japanese Navy and Arsenals and the State Railways: Principal Railway Companies and Industrial Works; Home and Foreign Mail and Freight Stenmors.
SOLE PROPRIETORS of the Famuua Miike, Tagawa, Yamano, and Ida Coal Mines. BOLE AGENTS for Hokoku, Hondo, Kanada, Fujinotana, Mameda, Mannoura, Onours, On, Sasabara, Tsubakuro, Yoshinotani, Yoshio, Yunokibara, and other Ooals,
Hongkong, May 31, 1994
S. MINAMI, Manager, Hooghong.
1115
Hongkong, April 25, 1904.
BOARD AND RESIDENCE.
ON
777
' KILLADOON,' North Spur of MORRISON HILL, 151. WANCHAI ROAD.-Light, Airy and Well-furnished Double and Single Rooms with full view of the Harbour, With or without board.
For Terms, apply on the Premises, 10: Mas G. S. WEBB. Hongkong, July 20 1904.
1331
JOYFUL NEWS
FOR WEAK
MEN.
To Men Who Have Drugged in Vain.
To Men Who Have Been Rabbed by Quacks. To Men Who Have Lost Faith in Everything.
To these who are weak and debilitated, not only from the effects of a drain upon the vitality, but from excessive drugging and desing, from rutalug the organs of the body with poisonous enemicals; to those whose faith in doctors and remedien of all kinds has been destroyed by. the failure of every remely that hua_ been tried-to all those who are alok of medicines which asver ouro, I say
Stop Drugging! Stop Dosing Yourselfl
Mature calls for new strength, and you will never be cured until you supply that mength. I have demonstrated during my twenty years of #noosssful application of Electricity for weaknesses that it and nothing elss will sure these troubles. It is the only thing on earth that will re- store the lost viger, to the nerves and organs, and you must use it to be Uxred.
Dr McLaughlin's Electro Vigour
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Come and Test it FreeA free test will be given to all
who call at my office between
9 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. daily, Sundays 10 to 1. In this way I propose to convince those people who wish proof of the merit possessed by my method of treatment. I will convince you that it is a success and will cure you, even after everything else has failed. Call at once
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I have published a book, beautifully illustrated.
low in vitality, weak and declining. It is worth reading. If you have tried everything else and believe in nothing, this book will conocet you to the altar of truth. I send it, closely sealed, free, if you inclose this advertisement.
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ZETLAND HOUSE,
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1739
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To Let.
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Apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,
1784 Hongkong, August 8, 1904.
TO LET.
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MODERATE RENTALS.
HREE FIRST-CLASS SHOPS, Euro-
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OFFICES in Nos. 10 and 16, DES VIEUX ROAD CENTRAL.
LITERARY NOTES.
Mr Heinemann 'announces for publics. tion this Winter three books of memoirs, The first to appear will be the recollections- of Edward Marston, the veteran, publisher, entitled 'After Work,' The second book will be. The Memoire of John Wilson · Murray, the detective who unravelled the celebrated Birchall case and laid open the great American bank note forgery case. The third book will be The Recollections of Sarah Bernhardt, which, however, is not likely to appear before the turn of the your. Mr Heinemann will also publish ♦ new biography of Waltor Pater.
No. 1, RIPON TERRACE, ́in FLATS. FLATS in MOBETON TERRACE, facing the Polo Ground.
OFFICES, in Course of Erection, Con- NAUGHT ROAD (near Blake Pier).
GODOWNS PRAYA EAST!
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TO LET.
DINE LARGE STORE, in QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. Most Central
Position.
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Mesars Archibald Constable and Co. announce the publication, shortly, of a work entitled Wayfarer's Love,' being contributions by the Poots, edited by the Duchess of Sutherland. The book, which has a cover design by Mr Walter Crane, and will contain versea a by the leading- writers of the day, will be printed by the Potteries and Newcastle Cripples' Guild- an Institution for giving training and em ployment to crippled children. The pro- ceeds of the work will be devoted to the charity. A popular edition will be pro- duced, and there will be an edition de luxe on band-made paper.
1789
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IN
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Care of CHINA MAIL' Office. Hongkong, September 5, 1904.
TO LET.
Apply to
• M. E.,' Care of CHINA MAIL' Office. Hongkong, October 1, 1904.
HONGKONG OLUB.
No
1799
TU LET.
A
SUITE of 2 ROOMS, on the Ground-
Ofices.
signed.
1833
In his forthcoming work on "Science and Immortality,' Professor William Osler, who has just been appointed Regius Profes. sor of Medicine at Oxford, has endes- voured to define the attitude which scientists should assumo towards the While the belief in a Future state. author_supports_impartial inquiry, he holds that the emotional side to which faith leans makes for all that is bright and
joyous in life. ' In defluing his own standpoints, he concludes, 'Some of you will wander through all phases, to come at last to the opinion of Cicero, who had rather be mistaken with Plato than be in the right with those who deny altogether life after death; and this is my own confessio fidel," Messrs. Archibald Constable will issue the book uniform with 'Human Immortality,' by Professor William James, and The Conception of Immorality' by Processor Josiah Royce.
The first volume of Mr W. Davenport Adams's 'Dictionary of the Drama' is announced by Messrs Chatto and Windua. The comprehensive character of the work may be appreciated from reference to some of the subjects tabulated. A chrono- logical list of plays and their authors is
THE HONGKONG. LAND INVEST-given, with the dates (where discoverable)
·MENT & AGENCY CO., LD. of publication or performance, or both, Hongkong, October 8, 1904.
together with biographical details of note- ble playrights of the past. Lists of actors and vocalista,, theatrical managers, scenic
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floor of the Annex, suitable for NALURY AVENUE, artists, and musical composers, connected Kowloon, FURNISHED HOUSE, with the stage are also included. Other For Particulars, apply to the Under 14 ROOMS, Table Linen and Cutlery. Rent features are a selection of the leading char-
1788
C. H: GRACE,
Becretary. Hongkong, June 2, 1904.
TO LET.
CPACIOUS GODOWN, No. 108, PRATA SP
EAST. Apply to
TANG KING FU, 104, Holywood Road. Hongkong, September 24, 1904.
TO LET.
1746
TWO ROOMS on the First Floor of
ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS. Apply to
SECRETARY,
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ΓΝ
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IN ELGIN ROAD, Kowloon, Close to
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Also No. 6, D'AGUILAR STREET, Hong. kong, lat FLOOR. Rents very Moderate.
For particulars, apply to
H. RUTTONJEE, No. 5, D'Aguilar Street,
And
885 per month.
Apply to
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Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
actere in well-known plays and the first
lines of songs. The work is arranged in 1818 | alphabetical order, and is divided into two
volumes.
THE Undershed has received instruc-
To sell by Publicised
on
SATURDAY,
.
The late Laurence Hutton's book, Li- terary Landmarks of the Scottish Univer- sities,' is to appear amongst the first books of the new publishing season. It is likely to throw fresh light on Scott, Boswell, and Byron, and other celebrated writers asso- ciated with one or other of the famous seats of learning North of the Tweed.
It is said that Bweden has the distinction
the 15th October, 1904, at 2.30 r.M., at his SALES ROOMS, Quren's Road,—- DRESS MATERIALS, LABIER COSTUMES, of possessing the largest collection of Jap SILES, FLANNELS, BLANKETS, TAPESTRY anese booke in Europe. The library was CURTAINS, TABLE COVERY, LADIES' SHOES, formed by the Arotic explorer, Nord- HOSIERY, &c.
CHILDREN'S Dresses, BONNETS and enskjold, who spent several months in UNDERWARE.
Japan on his way back from one of his Northern expeditions, and, whilst in Nip-
GENT'S SHIRTS. SUIT LENGTHS, TIES,
COATS and HOSIERY.
COLLARS, BOOTS, HANDKERCHIEFS, WAIST- A Few FRAMED PICTURES, &C., &C., &C. TERMS OF SALE.-AB Customary.
V. I. REMEDIOS,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, October 12, 1904.
1850
MEE CHEUNG, HIGH-JLASS PHOTOGRAPHER. Developing and Printing, for Amateur, ENLARGEMENTY A SPECIAN FEATURE. BRANCH
1287
36 to 38, Elgin Rd., Kowloon. Hongkong, September 19, 1904.
1790
1587
OARDING ESTABLISHMENT.
B4Splendid View of Harbour.
No 18 MACDONNELL ROAD. Under European Management.
Apply at the House,
OF
At FAIRALL & CO., Opposite Hongkong Hotel.
Hongkong, June 10, 1909.
GOUDA CHEESE.
JUST UNPACKED,
TO LET.
PACIOUS. GODOWN, No. 107,
SPRAYA EAST.
pon, secured several thousand native | works. Amongst these are some very old and rare manuscripts, and some of the volumes date back to the Sixteenth Cen- tury. A catalogue of the collection is being compiled at the instance of the Swedish Government.
Messrs Macmillan's fiction list for the Autumn includes. Mr Rudyard Kipling's Traffics and Discoveries, a volume of short stories, interspersed with a few poems; Mr
HONGKONG HOTEL CORRIDOR. H. G. Wells's new novel, The Food of the Gods and How it Came to Earth; a romance by Quida, called Helianthus ': and Mr
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.
THE NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA are storie, Jae's volume of short
prepared, during suspension of their Trans-Pacific Service and until further
Atoms of Empire. The latest time-saving device in New
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Apply to TANG YUEN CHEONG TUNG
103, Wanchai Road.. Hongkong, September 28, 1904.
KEE,
1766
TO LET.
No
-97
ORMSBY VILLAS, Kowloon.
Apply to
SAM WANG & 00., LD.,
81, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, July 20, 1904.
OCEAN 8.8.COY, and CHINA MUTUAL
1789.
TO LET.
of No. 2, WINDHAM STREET. Posses-
A MORGONER Garanteed to be sion let August, 1904.
LARGE CONSIGNMENT of the A LARGE OFFICE on GROUND FLOOR
FRESH and of EXCELLENT:QUALITY,
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No. 5, D'Aguilar Street,
and
37 & 38, Elgin Road, Kowloon. Hongkong, October 18, 1904,
THE SECRETARY,
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1791
TO LET.
Well FURNISHED BEDROOM for
1487 A Gentleman Central Locality.
THE COMMERCIAL LAW AFFECT.
THECING CHINESE
With Special Reference to PARTNERSHIP REGISTRATION ATD
BANKRUPTCY LAWS
HONGKONG.
(Reprinted from the China Hai.
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1776 Hongkong, September 29, 1904.
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Hongkong Ma
hitherto, by the Steamers of the NORTH most modern collections Largest and
of classifed clip- ERN PACIFIC 8.S. CUT ESTON| pingu and pictures on every imaginable, STEAMSHIP and TOWBOAT COYS.
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quired.
S. MIHARA,
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An enterprising journalist has been in- 1782 vestigating the literary tastes of the
York Ghetto, and he has
as discovered that, although an immense trade is done in chosp psper-covered novels by itinerary vendors, there is a distinet demand for more solid fare. He noticed on the hand
AYTOWG
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Be to thank the members of the Navies and Ammian of all Nations for their kind onage, and have pleasure in announcing that a
Reduction of 30 per cent such works as Darwin's Origin of Species
on the fixed Prices will be madN after the 15th inst in com
of the Successive Vic
Japanese Army in ha
the present gar
Japan. All Phot
on SPECIALLY
"PIAFS to insure
and Spencer's First Principles. Ibsen
ion was said to be popular, and volumes of
will
had a ready sale. Tessca Chapman and Hall are adding
snother to their list of
The new venture, which fed the Standard edition, is
to be the cheapest set over put upon
The volumes will
blue backram, and will
pieca and red and back title
4
usually reach London in about 28 days, and the French and German in about
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'Japan-An attempt at Interpretation ' is the title of Mr Lafendio Hearn's new book, which is promised in September. Mr Hearn was Lecturer on English Litera- ture at the Imperial University, Tokio, for a long term of years.-The Standard.
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pago. Two volumes will be published each month, beginning in September until the edition is complete.
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A work that should not be without in. terest in this country is shortly to be
published under the title *Scientific Aspects of Mormonism: Religion in Terms of Life.'
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The author, who is Professor of English in Special Arrangements
the Brigham Young University, Utah, analyses the metaphysics of Mormoniam, and defines the principles established by Joseph Emith and the founders of the faith,' The questions of polygamy and social re- lations are to be dealt with in a latter volume.
Mesura, Lawrence and Bullen are adding to their 'Story of Exploration' series Mr Hugh Clifford's volume on Further In dia,' which will describe the more remote regions of South-eastern Asia which have been opened up to civilisation. The same firm have also ready Mr Percy Maoquoid's 'History of English Furniture,' a work which has occupied the author three years to compilo. It will be issued in 20 monthly parts.
Mrs M. E. Boole has written for the Ox- ford University Press a little volume, entit- lod The Preparation of the Child for Science. In order to give emphasis to the application of her methods the author has drawn some instructive examples from the life work of such worthies as Nicholas Boulanger, Thomas Wedgood, Charles Bab- bage, George Boole, Ram Churdra, Gatry, Benjamin Betts, Charles Winslow, and the Jato Dr Wiltshire,
Among the volumes which Mogers Nis. bot have in the press is a study of Victor Hugo, by Mr F. Y. Eccles, whose name is already identified with several critical casaya on French literature.
In the preparation of his 'History of the English Turf, from the earliest times to the present day, Mr Theodore Andrea Cook nas received valuable assistance from the great patrons of the Turf, including his Majesty the King the Duke of Wertmins tor, and Mr Leopold Rothschild. The
work will now be issued in three volumes by Messra Virtee in subscription form.
Mesers labister are to publish in the early
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1700 12,950 1050 11,000
12 3000
42 | 13,500
Hongkong Weihaiwa
6 1400
16. 18,000
Japan Weihaiwel
11,000 16 16,500
Welhalwel
710
8
1800
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gunboal, lat class
710
6 1300
Lieut.-Comdr. T D. Prath
Weihaiwel
FIRST CLASS
Centurion
Crossy
oruiser, 1st class
battleship, 1st class
10,700
.14
13,000
Captain Fegan
Weihaiwet
12,000
14 21,000
Captain Henry M. Tudor
Waihaiwel
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18
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4000
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Iphigenia Janus Kinsha Leviathan
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17 9000
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280
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Shangha Weihaiwel
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14,100
18 31,599
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180
2
800
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1813,500
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330
8 6300
Phoenix
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1015
6
1400
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835
6
850
Rinaldo Robin Rosario Sandpiper Sirius Snipe
sloop
980 10
1400
river gunboat
85
240
sloop
980
1400
Comdr. Vivian
river gunboat
85
2
240
croiser, 2nd clasṛ
3800
8
9000
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Shanghal
river gunboat
85
2
240
Yangtaza
torpedo boat destroyer
250
6
6500
Weihaiwel
receiving ship
4850
В
Hongkong
river gunboat
180
2
800
Lt.-Comdr. E. V. Dugmore
Yangtaze
cruiser, 2nd class
9400
B
9000
Capt. J. A. C. Wilkinson
Shanghal
coast defence gunboat
J63
3
200
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Yangtze
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battleship, 1st class
12,950
16
13,500
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Hongkong
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980
1400
Comdr. 8. St. John Farquhar,
Shanghal
torpedo boat destroyer
$55
6
6300
Reserve
Hongkong
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620
450
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Weihaiwel
1429 Whiting
Wordrock
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360
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150
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JUST ́ESTABLISHED: WING SUN & CO.,
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INSPECTION INVITED TELEPHONE NO. 467.
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MESSRS A CHOO & CO., 39, DES VEUX ROAD, CENTRAL. GENERAL STOREKEEPER.
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Autumn the Recollections of the Princess The departure of every steamer is subject to alteration. The P. & O. mails HAVE alies, executed it shortest notice. Alouette
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rominiscences of the Empress Frederick,
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Early next month. Mr Grant Richards will publish Mr Hudson Moore's volume The Old China Books, a compilation deal- ing with the old schools of pottery, ek- pecially the famous English examples, such as Staffordshire, Liverpool, and Wedgwood. devoted to such Sever 1 chapters are branches of the art as por rait pieces, basalt, lustre and white wares, and jugs, teapota, and animals. The purpose of the work is not only to appeal to collectors, but also to interest the uninitiated in the subject. At the same time, Mr Richards will issue Mr Booker T. Washington's Working with the Hands. The book is a sequel to his previons volume Up from Slavery,' and the author's experiences in the Tuskegee industrial training Institute.
Miss Norton, author of 'Studies in Montaigne.' is bringing out a new volume based on The Early Writings' of the great French gayist. Montaigne's position in the literature of Europe is such, that any fresh light which can be thrown on his ten- tative efforts in letters is sure of a wide welcome..
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HE Round Trip from HONGKONG to Möwe
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129
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9700
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Saigon
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1708 10
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23
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French gunboat
123
4560 500
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1857 16
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1776 15 2960
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6230
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6500
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German gunboat
1000
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900
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Shanghal
German gunboat
1009
8
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Comdr. von Grumbkow
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1840
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2660
24 :8000
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170
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1280
16
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8769 28
2500
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LOCAL AND COAST NEWS.
There was a big fire at Nikko on the 30th ult.
There seems little doubt that the Rus- aians are very short of good water at Port
The English and French Mail of tho 10th and 6th September was delivered in London on the 8th and 10th October.
Since writing the above Mr Noma, the Japanese Consul, has handed us abridgments of official reports by Arthur, Marshal Oyama, the Commander-in- Chief, which shows that the Japanese fre not giving up the country. without a struggle. Though no pitched battles of any dimensions appear to have been fought it is obvious that the Japanese on 'no quarter,' & Canadian paper saya that are contesting most of the ground. the Japanese are taking about three-quar- The reportsshow, too, that the Russiansters of all in sight.' commenced operations in different
In reference to the Novosti's insistence
The Chinose are doing a good business at Dalny, though the port is not yet opened to general trade, and a number of hotels have been set going.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1904.
where the enemy opposed us with about
BY TELEGRAPH. eighty guns and six divisions of infantry
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DESPERATE FIGHTING AT
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Temporary Russian Success.
Japanese Position Taken bat Recaptured.
LONDON, October 11.
at least.
Our centro and left fought "also till dusk on the 11th inst., and the latter is menacing the enemy's right rear.
The enemy's force which has been attacking Halenchang (25 miles north- east of Soimchi) since the 7th inst, was repulsed on the 10th by a night attack,
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It is reported that the Russians cros- sed the Hun River in force and attack ed General Kuroki's men.
The fighting was desperate, but the an enormous quantity of contraband Russians succeeded in capturing the into Port Arthur. position.
Strong reinforcements joined the Ja- panese force and they were successful in driving the Russians out, and re-occupy-
quarters indicating that the division of the army has taken place and that one section is being commauded by Gene- ral Kuropatkin
the other and by General Gripenborg, lato com-
The Governor has promised to extend mandant of the Wilna District. his patronage to the Lilliputian Opera It is gathered that one force set out Company. He will attend the performance on the 7th and attempted to take the on Saturday, the 22nd. positions around Hslonchang, about 25
Further evidence was taken at the miles north-east of Saimachi, but after
Magistracy, this afternoon, before Mr J. H. three days' fighting the Japanese made Kemp, in the charge of manslaughtering the position.
night attack and repulsed them.preferred against Thomas Hynes, a foreman The general advanco seems to have employed at Quarry Bay, been commenced on the 9th finst., and not on the 10th, asour correspondent says,
The Bengloe from Shanghai was and that after two days' activity they quarantined at Nagasaki on her last trip, a had succeeded in pushing the Japanese sufferor from scarlet fever being found on back to within 40 miles, in one place, board; but the patient was promptly land. and 35 miles in another, of Liaoyang.ed, and the ship disinfected and released. BONGKONG, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1904. The force facing General Kuroki fought
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desperately from the 9th to the 11th and captured two positions, near Pou- hsiho, about 35 miles east of Liaoyang, which they subsequently lost. tachment of this wing of the Japanese army had a particularly hard time of it in the vicinity of Peulisiho, where they successfully kept: -back
superior force of Russians af
hours fighting. twelve
the central column, under
A
for
At the locture hall of the Union Church, at 9 o'clock this evening, an essay entitled David Livingstone will ho de-
livered by Mr E. T. Aucott, under the
Club. Mr W. Malcolm Watson will preside. auspices of the Union Church Literary
Cheng Ming, a coolio, who was arrested yesterday on a charge of stealing 88 yards of silk valued at $306.85, the property of Both Messrs Willian Powell, Limited, was Geno-sentenced to six months' gaol with six val Nodzu, and the left column, under hours in the stocks, at the Magistracy, this General Oku, were also attacked, the morning. former fighting from the 9th till the 11th. The activity of the Russian right was not so severe as elsewhere, of Black and White' whisky to the Ja- and at the time of wiring General Oku
panese Ministry of War. It is being dis- was threatening the Russian right rear.tributed to the various naval and military
The Russian advance is now checked. The losses on both sides were very heavy.
[SPECIAL SERVICE.]
[Received on October 12, 8.43 p.m.] A LEFT WING VICTORY.
BRIEF TASTE OF SUCCESS.
Russians Driven Off.
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
TOKIO, October 12, 4.30 p.m. Since October 10 General Kuropat kin has assumed the offensive, and at- tacked the Japanese position at Chihu. The Russians succceded in taking the position with their left wing, but they were unable to retain possession of it, the Japanese beating them back and recapturing it.
Messrs. Jas. Buchanan & Co., the well, ANOTHER RUSSIAN REPULSE. known distillers. have presented 100 dozen
forces fresh to the field, and with the
determination to turn the tide of dis
aster that ling
so relentlessly been overwhelming the army of the Czar since April last General Kuropatkin has become the aggressor. grams to-day show that he opened his new scheme on the 10th instant when be flung his left wing against the most advanced of the Japanese forces--those AS PROPOSED TO THE HONGKONG| under General Kuroki. And his open- GOVERNMENT AND THE MARINE ing was in a way successful, though it was not long before he was robbed of the sweets of victory, for the Japanese in that fanatical yet valorous way of theirs rushed into the fight and re- captured the positions whence they had been driven. Thus initially checked the Russian general no doubt looked for another vulnerable spot where he might deliver a mortal blew, and his wedding of Mr W. H. Wilhans, Inspector
of Schools, and Miss Emily Watkin, of morning, for noglecting to carry out his Birmingham, took place. The Reverend work according to the specifications of his C. II. Hickling performed the ceremony.
contract. For neglecting his duty at No army under General Nodzu. The result The bride was daintily attired in white silk 69 Peak, on four dates, a fine of $40 was was something similar to the first eu- and was attended by Mrs Hooper and Mr imposed. Farlier this week the same man gagement, The Russians were primarily Owen Hughes. Mr M, F. Aucott was best was fined $75 for a similar offence in con- successful, but later they lost what man, and there were also present. Mr and nection with the Victoria Hospital. they had gained and were compelled to | Mrs C. Hickling, Mrs Sayer, and Mr and
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hospitals, in which it is regarded as in no way inferior to higher grade brandy as a stimulant.
The Sanitary Board's contractor was again in trouble at the Magistracy, this
Reported Suicide.
FIGHTING ON THE MUKDEN
ROAD.
A Big Battle` Imminent.
TORIO, October 12, 4.30 p.m. The Russians were repulsed at Pan- chiaopt on the Mukden Road on the morning of October 11.
Tremendous fighting is imminent.
[JAPANESE OFFICIAL TELEGRAMU,}
DETAILS OF THE FIGHTING.
[REUTER'S SERVICE.] Russian Triumph Anticipated.
LONDON, October 11. Reuter's correspondent in St. Petersburg wires that General Kuropatkin's proclam- ation only became generally known to-day.
The papers are enthusiastic and leaders quoting the most striking passages
are
full of
in the proclamation, oulogising Genoral Kuropatkin, and anticipating a speedy Russian triumph,
-are un-.
The effect produced in St. Petersburg is twofold; the mass of the public ar doubtedly dazzled by General Kuropatkin's words and confident of his ability to crush the Japanese.
The Government and Military circles anticipate a favourable issue to the advance, but a feeling of great nervous tension is observable.
·
It is presumed that General Kuropatkin bas 50,000 men more than he had at Laio. yang.
The Marseilles Strike. The strike at Marseilles is over and the difficulties ended. The Messagories has resumed all sailings.
Resignation of Lord Milner. Lord Milner, High Commissioner of South Africa, will resign his appointment at Christmas.
[REUTER'S SERVICE.]
An Artillery Duel.
LONDON, October 11. A St. Petersburg telegram from Mukden says that there was an artillery duel ali Sunday, the Russian right centro being engaged. The Japanese are falling back everywhere, pressed by the Russians.
WEATHER REPORT.
The following notice is issued by the Hongkong Observatory :--
On the 13th at 11.35 a.m. The baro-
RUSSIANS CROSS THE TAITSU. | meter has fallen at all stations but more
Communications Cut and
Restored.
A. S. WATSON & CO., Russian right we cannot say. Against photograph was taken and the party pro-
It was reported, by telephone, to the ceeded to Tang Yuen boarding house, Central Police Station, last night, that a where a reception was held.
Jew had been seen to commit suicide by jumping into the harbour. The occurrence was witnessed by an Indian but as the
TOKIO, October 12, 8.5 p.m. gentleman who forwarded the report neglec The following is a resume of Marshal ted to obtain the Indian's name it was Oyama's reports: impossible to obtain further details. It is,
The enemy facing
however, believed that a man has commit-9th inst. A detachment of the enemy our right has shown activity since the ted suicide as reported and the water police consisting of one infantry brigade and
A
WHISKY
She Was Not Blind.
That Chinese witnesses find it very difficult to confine themselves to the truth is a generally recognised fact, and this was evidently the trouble with an old woman
at the Magistracy this morning. 'I am blind' said the old lady, who had just testi- fied to having witnessed an assault by a constable on a friend of hers, but was un- able to give any details.
'How did you see this man assault the complainant then asked Mr Gompertz. At this the witness was somewhat embarrassed and entered upon a lengthy explanation, which she
that force is the army under General Oku, and the chances are that he will hold his ground, if necessary. That the Japanese are falling back is certain, however, for on Tuesday morning the WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. | Russians were down the Mukden road as far as Panchiaopu (or, as it is given on the map, Paitapu) and there they were badly repulsed. This initial fighting cost heavy losses on both sides and checked for a time the Russian advance. We do not anticipate it will be for long. Notwithstanding that our Tokio correspondent states that tremendous fighting is imminent the chances are that no very big battle will be fought north of Liaoyang, though, of course, the Japanese might determine to make a stand as soon as the plain before Mukden is left behind and the more
A burglar entered a house in Upper mountainous country is entered. When-
Lascar Road last night and made an ever such a decisive engagement takes
unexpected haul. The place was under- place we are confident that the Japan-going some repairs and had some scaf. ese will make an excellent defence of folding round it by which an easy means their positions, and unless the men of reaching the third story was afforded.
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2000 cavalry, with two guns, crossed the Taitsu River on the morning of the 9th at a point 40 miles east of Liaoyang and cut our communication between Hsihoyen and Piubabio, which, however, was restored subsequently.
Our detachment at Peubsiho retained all positions after 12 hours' fighting with a superior force of the enemy.
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GOD SAVE THE KING.
An Engineer's Wedding.
Mr Thos. Shand, Electrical Engineer
way
particularly in N. Chiùa and N. Japan.
Gradients are very slight on the Coast of China and over the China Sea. Light NE. winds are probable over the whole of this region.
Forecast:- Light E. winds, fine.
GENERAL NEWS.
the 4th Dragoon Guards, has been killed by The daughter of Colonal Littledalo, of lightning at Murree, India.
い
Women Mob Paderewski.
Sydney, August 22nd. There was an extraordinary scene at Paderowski's last
recital in the Sydney Town Hall, which was packed. At the termination of the Polish
Fantasia men and women stood on chairs cheering excitedly. Then the platform and the artist's room were rushed by about 200 young women, some of whom throw their arms round Paderewski's neck. The great pianist seemed to enjoy the experience.
The Morning Star.'
The Morning Star, commanded by Capt. G. F. Garland, arrived in Colombo The enemy facing our centre on on Sept. 25 on her way to Caroline Islands. the morning of the 9th inst. con- The passengers on board aro a number of American Missionaries from Boston. These sisted of about one division and was Missionaries have been for the past staying near the railway line half ten years devoting their time to carry. ing out Missionary work in the Carolines, between Liaoyang and Mukden, as well as the Marianne Islands. The pas- now under Kuropatkin and Gripen. Evidently this was used by the thief who at the Taikoo Sugar Refinery, and of Big-Some detachments of the division com-sengers consist of Mra Garland, the skip berg are vastly different from those entered a bed-room, in which a Chinamangar, Scotland, was married at the Union menced a southward movement on the Miss Wilson. Miss Gliewe is the bride- por's wife, three children, Miss Gliewe, and previously operating it is safe to pay One of the jackets had the sum of 8126 in Laureston, Edinburgh, by the Rev. C. H. was sleeping, and stole three silk jackets. Church to-day to Miss Sarah Ovens, of
elect of the Rov.. A. Jaguoir, a Missionary they will be defeated. As fighting
in the Carolines. On asking one of the an inside pocket so that unconsciously the flickling. The church was decorated with
Missionaries on board as to how their work units there is hardly any comparison thief got a good retu n. The robbery is flowers, and, as the bridal party arrived,
was progressing, the reply was that they had been successful wherever they went, between the Japanese and the men they supposed to have occurred about 4 o'clock
and that on their previous visits they had have been pitted against, and the reason this morning but was not reported to the
done great good. These Missionaries in- tis simply because the spirit that animates police until nearly midday.
tend staying on in the Carolines for, at the two forces is entirely different. The
docile Muscovite knows not what he is THE duty on a glass of beor is estimated at fighting for and he cares less; the one-sixth of a penny, and on a breakfast Japanese, is inspired with the idea that cupful of tos at one-22nd of a penny. bo is engaged upon a sacred enterprise,
and that through the gate of death on Tue condor keeps its young in the nest longer than any other bird. Fully 12 the field lies the way to Paradise. It months eapsa before the young condors was Napoleon who declared that moral can fly.
is a blend of the finest force was everything in a campaign,
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WABWICKSHIRE, Lancashire, Durham Nor- thumberland, and Staffordshire have the heaviest death-rate of any English counties,
same afternoon-
The enemy facing our left is showing less activity, but engagements are tak Mr Braund played appropriate music on ing place along the whole front. the organ. Mr R. A. Ferguson was best man, and Miss Hickling was bridesmaid, Mr T. W. Robinson, gave the bride away. After the ceremony the party proceeded to
THE RUSSIANS IN STRENGTH, least, two years. The Morning Star with
its crew returns in May. The Stars and Stripes were hoisted at the American Con- sulate in honour of her arrival. The Mor
the Manse where a reception was held, at TIGHTING ALONG THE WHOLE ning Star spent rather an unpleasant time
which the health of the happy couple was proposed by Mr T. W
pouded to by the brideinson, and res
The health
of the bridesmaid was then drunk, and Mr Ferguson responded. After a group photo- graph had been taken Mr and Mrs Shand left for Macao by the Heungshan.
11.
FRÒNT.
Russian Right Rear Menaced,
TOKIO, October 12, 10.15- p.m.
at Suez, and was stranded there for 59 days.
THE organ at Stafford House is said to be the largest in any private house in the world. It cost over £6000.
A
REASONABLE allowance of water for a town is 80 gallons per head of the popula tion daily, for all purposes.
The following is a resume of further GERMANY has 21 universities: Italy, 21; ments took place
reports by Marshal Oyama Engage- Austria, 10; Russia, eight; and Britian,
on the 10th and 11th inst.
positions near Pevhsiho The Admiralty give the average annual (about 35 miles east of Liaoyang) which cost of maintaining a first-class battleship
of 13,000 tons an £84,000. to battle under a different banner from male has the left wing yellow and the right Tax Prague Municipal Council prohibits were taken from us by the enemy--one their predecessors cannot yet be said. one red; the female has these colors trailing of dresses in public squares, places, by assault and the other by a night
and streete, under penalty of a heavy fine. The proof will come when the real test
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1904.
UNION CHURCH WEDNESDAY
LECTURE.
Revelation, Inspiration, and Religion,
NEWS FROM KUEILIN. (From our Own Correspondent.) Kurilin (Kwangsi), September 19,
MARIST BROTHERS ARRIVE.
CRICKET LEAGUE,
THE FIRST MATCH,
THE CHINA MAIL.
At Happy Valley yesterday afternoon the first match in the Hongkong Cricket League, between the Army Ordnance Re- creation Club and the Royal Army Medical Corps took place, the result being a win for the A. O. R. C. by six wickets and 128 runs.
The scores were :-
40.B.C.
In addition to the French Roman Catholic priest, who has now been here for Last evening the Rev. C. II. Hickling three years, three young Marist brothers gave his weekly lecture on the above sub-havo lately arrived, and have opened a ject. As to Revelation, God was spirit; school, which is subsidised by the French man was spirit. Spirit and spirit might Government, There is also a school on the Ana footing at the city of Nanning on the hold communication-the eternal, all per- West River. The young brothers attract a vading, with created spirits. The Father good deal of attention in the city, as they T. Webb, b Harvey
wear the dress of the order and not the T. Edwards, c Igmire, b Wilson...
H. Thurlow, b Latter of spirits with His children. Certain sacred Chinese as do the priests.
The reformed and partly rebuilt Pro-Capt. P. G. Davies (Capt.) not out books were commonly held to be the vehi-
The Chinese did vincial College was opened by the Viceroy Lt. Doran, a Thompson, b Harvey cles of divine relation.
Sundries ... not claim this. But for the Veda, the Vedic at the end of August. The place is now, E. McGibbon, not out...
provided the teachers are satisfactory, Hymns, the Avesta and the Koran, super-likely to do well. I hope to rend a fuller haman.origin was claimed,
account. This was one
way of expressing highest reverence for the teaching of the books; but the ascrip- tion was mainly due to the desire for feel. ing himself on solid ground as regards the highest and most mysterious concerns of life-those which relate to the Power above him and the future before him. Somewhat similar claims were made for the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures. Were all such clain equally futile? Because they were made on behalf of many hooks, were they necessa rily truo of none? Such a conclusion would be obviously inept Given a God Who cared, it was highly improbable that He would
HA
It was
RECRUITING FOR SOUTH AFRICA,
ме
Proclamations are up announcing that fifty cents a day. But I much question People are wanted to go to South Africa at whether the populace will be having any”, As the saying in. Also, it seems a pity, to mon should he enticed, or worse, from a put it on no higher basis that able bodied province like Kwangsi, which is suffering from a dearth of population. The country has been decimated so many times by rebellions in fifty years that overy man in sorely needed at home. There is no surplus population, as in other parts of China. Why is it that such tens of thou sands of Hunanese enter the province every
vear.
Also the number of immigrants from Kiansi, Kwangtung, and other provinces. it is said that the Viceroy intends to dep rt the rebels, but I think that there is more prospect of those latter gentlemen deport ing His Excellency and his agents, Of course, helpless villagers can be captured and sent down as rebels, but probably by the time they reach Wuchow, after thu sufferings they will have gone through, there is not much chance of their passing the examination, prior to deportation. And
Total 4 wickets for...
R. A.M.C.
S.-M. Allwork, b Davies
Pte. Igmire, b Bradford 8.8. Wilson, c Webb, h Davies Lt. Harvey, U Davies ...
Pto. Lawson, b Bradford
Lt. Craig, b Davies Pto. Ohaffer, a Bromley, b Bradford...
Pto. Latter, o Webb, b McGibbon Corp. Goodwill, o McGibbon, b Davies
to. Thompson, not out Pto. Hallbrook, b Davies:
Sundries...
Total
THE KWANGSI REBELLION. Serious State of Affairs,
SUPREME COURT,
کنند
“IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION. (Before His Honour, Mr T. Bercombe Smith, Puise Judge.)
Thursday, October 13.
THE RESPONDIBILITY OF A CLUB.、 - The Tack Lee sued the Nam Wa Shu
plied. Shat for 886.70, money due for goods sup-
Mr F. X. d'Almada e Castro appeared for the plaintiffs, while Mr U. F. Dixon 39 represented the defendants.
41
Mr Dixon took objection to the form of 21 the wnt. The Nam Wa Shu Shat was a 37 small private club, not registered under the 12 Companies Act. No proceedings, therefore,
BY WHARF AND WAVE.
The work of surveying the damaged completed this afternoon. steamer Agincourt was expected to he
The German cruiser Hansa arrived in port this morning from Tsingtau and the customary salutes wore exchanged.
The fine weather that has been prevail. ing for some time past should be giving the Alving party despatched to the Baron Gordon a gond opportunity. Locally high hopes are entertained of successful salvage.
While steaming up to her wharf yester-
3 could be taken against the club; any day, on coming in from Macso, the 13 action for goods supplied should be taken Heungshan run down a small Chinese junk against a member of the club. The goode that was endeavouring to cross hor bows. 160 sold were not bought by the club or any of The steamer had alowed down when the its members-they were bought by a friend junk was noticed and although her engines of one of the members, who was staying at were put astern it was too late to avert an the club. This man was perfectly willing accident. The junk was out in two and its occupants thrown into the water, but they to pay
if they sent him an account. Mr d'Almada -The goods were ordered were rescued by another junk. by the company originally, but it after- wards changed into & Club.
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A Chinese Joan of Arc. (From our Own Correspondent.)
KUZILIN (Kwangsi), September 19. The aftermath of the official treachery at Liuchow-fu, which was the cause of the last
•
The Puisne Judge-Let us get on with INTERPORT RIFLE SHOOTING. the evidence. I cannot uphold the objec
tion until I hear something of the statue of the Club,
Evidence was then led,
The Puisne Judge overruled Mr Dixon's objection but gave ju igmeut for defendante with costs.
A GOLD STANDARD FOR
CHINA.
It is an interesting question, and one on which important commercial issu s may hang, how long China will have to wait for a gold monetary standard. A move has United States Government, who, under the been raade in that direction lately by the
Roosevelt, are determined, notwithstanding changes shall occur in China without Democrat discouragement, that no trout full consideration being given to American
Singapore Leading.
Mr Mowbray S. Nothcote, the secretary of the Hongkong Rifle Association, has re-
ceived a wire from Singapore giving their score at 60 yards as 291 points. Hong. kong's score at that distance was 200, so that Singapore are leading in the competi- tion. Unless Penang boats Singapore's
total, which is not very likely, Singapore will win the match.
what about the women and children? But fillip to the rebellion in those parts, still quasi-imperialist impulse of President behind them was a glare. Several of the
I appose they do not count. For the sake of Rwangi, not to mention other reasons, I sincerely hope that the supply from this prosince may not be looked for, in faer.
the dorpand be rescinded.
JOHN CHINAMAN.
As Seen by an Evangelist.
leave His creatures without the necos. sary guidauce which He alone could give This revelation, therefore, was somewhere. to lead to Bogus claims to it ought not ita abandonment, but to s more diligent search. The clums that were made for human aspirations, being divine razolu tions, were pathetic signs of man's help. lessness in the presence of the deeper problems of oxistence, and of his felt need for higher guidance. Through these other sacrel books, there is no reason to doubt, however, that God was in some way edu cating the world for Himself. f their higher phases, by means of their loftier Spirits, a tnessape was delivered to the nations, in which they were not wrong in Now hat was recognizing God's voice." the criterion of a real revelation 2 Truth, the communication of higher forms of Truth. sacred books came short as compared with Stoughton in which Mr W. E. Geil des
The the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures. former contained many deductions, guesses, prophecies, queries, and moralizings - but there was not one fresh communication of Truth, which had stood the test of time This test had been sus- and experience. tained fully by the writings contained in We thus rench- what we called the Bible. ed a working definition of revelation. When the Spirit of God communed with man's spirit to disclose Truth - there is The divine revelation in the Hebrew Scriptures was largely acted, or through As Jean, Paul put it, Living religion grows not by the doctrines, but But by the narratives of the Bible, the communication sometimes seemed
revelation.
interests
continues. Ono oficial, named Chang, who used to be magistrate at Kucilin, some fow years ago (known to your correspondent) who was in office in those parts, has been bo- headed for not having protected his charge. One feels sorry for the fellow for he certainly had nothing whatever to do with the order for establishing a ratio between silver and for the fifteen hundred troops to be disarm.gold. Little has in the interval been heard of this particular movement, though the Un-
More than a year ago there were parlegings between Washington and Mexico with a view to coming to somo arrangement with the Chinese Government
A Yankee on the Yangtze, the booked and sent to Canton for execution. No ited States Government itself has recently
Hongkong's luck was out this year, The light romained excellent until the mon arrived at the 600 yards; then the suit cros thrown in front of the target; the targets were pitched into the background, while sed the range at a bad angle, shadows were
team shot disappointingly at this next year the committee will arrange for consequence of the light, and we hope that the match to take place earlier in the day 'olo custom' seems to be the only thing to prevent an early start.
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It was here that the various just published by Messrs Hodder and wonder when they heard the order for their been quietly working for the introduction interested in the following extract from the
the title.
of
wn destruction they took the law into their own hands.
And who really blame them? cribes his travels across the Southern part
Then again on Sept. 3rd two military of the Chinese Empire, is somewhat marred It must be placed upon highor shoulders.
officials were boheaded, here. One a man by the forced facetiousness suggested by
In other respects, however, it is named Hsing, a Chen Tai, also a Red a pleasant narrative, illustrated with many button Mandarin, who had previously been sentenced to banishment, but while on his way through Hunan had escaped and re- interesting photographs. One purpose his journey ovidently was to inspec: some turned to Kucilin. He was captured one His offence was that his soldiers had turned Christian Missions in China, and he was day and summarily decapitated the next, well received, not only by them, but also rebels in the Liuchow affair.
With him was another who had been in by the chief native officials. He is a keen observer of seenery and local customs, charge of troops at a place near by, who had been wanted for some time, but had and passed over considerable tract been reported as dead by the above. He. of country which, though now better however, had been all the time in Kuoilin, known than formerly, is still far from a acting as instructor to the new police. to take a more direct form. God's beaten track. He went up the Yangtze Report has it that on one of their persons character as directly described in the kiang, past Nankin and Hankow through was found the list of a large number of Hexateuch, and
its famous and often dangerous gorges rebels, also plans whereby Kueilin was to the 53rd chapter of been печет has writings,
till he reached Tongchuan, on its upper he captured. Isaiah's
Bouthwards then struck
man, who was for some time in my adequately accounted for any other theory. These writings justified the say through Yunnan to the Burniese frontier,
near to Liuchowfu, says that affairs in the ing of Peter Holy men of God spoke a
action
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they were borne along by the Holy Spirit.' Passing through Bhamo to Mandelay. He employ, but who latterly has been living Chinese notabilities Professor Jenks has the road. There is plenty of talent of sorts, was not obstructed or greeted with pointed country are very bad. All the populace are had an uphill fight. His most effective therefore, knocking about India to keep | Gions born withdrawn. Nothing had to be because he evidently has a kindly foling rebels coming, the whole turn out to fight. fact that the stream of tendency is mov-put in an appearance. case had the substance of such cominunicaremarks about foreign devils'; per armed, and when there is warning of any argument in demonstrating the need for things going until the cold weather pots Or sometimes they make themselves scarce subtracted from them in later times. There for John Chinaman, and has striven hard
conciling herself to the inconveniences of was development along the same lines, there to understand the people among whom he till the danger is overpast. He also roing unmistakably that way. China, it is 1 a woman, between thirty and forty years isolation, and as Professor Jonks pointed was cluser definition, there was added ful- travelled. That is no easy task with so the Chinese are our betters. They are
of age. Readers will remember that in the
out in the report to which we have refer- ness and clearness, but no recalling what many contradictory traits. In some points Purts that one of the most famous leaders true, has never found any difficulty in re- 'CHESTERFIELDS' in courtesy; as artisans, late risings in the province of Szchuan a ever. The way of Biblical revelation up
woman was reported to be one of the chief red, the Crinaman will prefer the silver standard, even when dealing with a gold to Jesus and heyond had proved itsolf by
standard country, for he is fond of gam-
In an article on the coolie camps in the its results at the time of its utterance and they are models of patient endurance; at every step. The final cause had abund. farmers, they can raise three fairly good leaders. This Kwangsi Amazon antly justified the tens and method, crops a year; and they invented printing, three bandoliers, rides her horse like a mau bling in any way, likes business more if it
CX and seems absolutely fearless. One day ahe God's spirit had comtaunicated with man's made artistic pottery, and wore
win. Nevertheless in the farther East,. spirit to disclose Truth-Truth practical quisite fabrics of silk, when our ancestors rode up to the official of a small town and has something of the speculative element, September Chronicle of the London Mis were not much more civilised than North shot him dead. The man referred to above and in the long run thinks he is likely to sionary Society, the Rev. T. W. Pearce
But American Indians, a century ago.
It is stress of poverty that drives these rather than speculative-and there was re-
They make what standard, silver has steadily lost ground servant is reported to be a prisoner in the the region par excellence of the silver Rays:- velation.
Inspiration.-Inspiration was commonly they can invent nothing now, and would be says he dare not go back. Another old
The ordinary plan of the rebels is to since India started her great and successful workers out of China. associated with writing. But we read of scared by a reaping or threshing machine, rebels' hands.
a cotton gin. They are babes at or by
China may break down under pressure of gain, by which, in return for their services Joseph as to Egypt: Bezaleel as to handi-
nearest relatives, and at the end of contract craft, Gideon and Samison as to fighting-engineering, yet they once constructed the attack a town or village, ransack the stores experiment, and even the conservatism of to them seems a highly advantageous bar- these and others were inspired. Was thero Imperial Canal, a hundred and twenty and rich people's houses, and kill those only the great change in opinion and policy that in the mines, speedy relief comes to their In the Straits Settlement the conversion time there is lump sum to invest as capital businges in the homeland. This an accessible working definition which leagues in length, and the Great Wall, the who resist, except they be officials,
cubic content of which, according to Hegel,
ever, of late, the rebels have been becoming would cover all those? When God's spirit exceeded the mass of stons then used in ali poorer people are usually left alone. How has come about during the last five years. communed with man's spirit him for a mission or work-there was in the buildings of Great Britain. They oven much more virulent, and go in more for of commercial opinion has been complete. in land.or
This is possibly in retali. exchange does not for obvious reasons and it should be stated frankly. On two to join them. spiration. When we spoke of writings be fear to work their coalfields, much an they wholesale slaughter, compelling the people The banking interest, to whom fixity of is the Chinese aspect of the problem, ing inspired we really meant that the in-
Barbour's Commission fast year contained some measure qualitied to write by spiration was in the writers. In all the Great Earth Dragon by making holes into ation to the severer measures meted out to spell advantage, still stands out for the other phases of this subject, the econo. It is becoming more of a war of extermin- writings in the Bible there was not one
However it may be, sono striking illustrations of the extent to long residence in Hongkong and by live in dreamland,
Few persons who have had ation on both sides. which did not show traces of the indivi. almost as many as there are days in the their villages by the government troops. old ways, but the Report of Sir David mic and the moral, I doom myself in
as Mr Geil declares, we shall.
the government are taking a very serious which the principle of a gold standard had varied experience of Chinese life as and,
gained acceptance amongst classes who missionary. duality of the writer. In other words the year, seom more than typing machine writer was
never fully understand them unless view of the situation. Thie was
It was reported that a large section of had formerly been strongly opposed to it. the satisfaction (which has been mine for take into account their fictitious obviously the case with the four histories who recorded the doings and sayings of environment. We account them unimagi- the rebels (one out of many) had been sur-Siam has lately followed the example of 25 years) of discerning and pondering the Jesus. What were the facts and teachings native, materialistic, throughly matter-of-rounded by the troops in the neighbour. Japan in joining the growing list of gold place of Chinese labour in what is perhaps Assisted
As an instance of what British as they had passed through the writer's fact, dwelling in a singularly narrow and hood of King Yuen-fu, but now it tran- standard countries; in the Philippines the the most remarkable instance of Colonial experience directly or indirectly, taking circumscribed sphere, whereas, in truth, the on slight personal colorings from it; but Chinese live in a world of unrealitics. Each spires that it was the troops who have been tendency is in the same direction, and expansion by its means will be found to all blending into an almost perfect har of them is haunted by the demons that surprised and cut to pieces by their oppon- there is no reason to believe that Franco disparage Chinese labour in European ON SATURDAY NEXT. THE 10TH INST.,
people earth, soa, and air. They followente, with the loss of course of all their will long retain her present silver standard Colonies,
arsenal at Liuchow-fu, newly stocked since sure of adjacent examples that we should labour can accomplish, Hongkong may take mony. Slight discrepancies the r him into his office, his palanquin, his sit arms, etc. It is also stated that the large in Indo-China. But it is not to the presenterprise and capital joined with Chinese of China to a more modern and efficient age. Sixty years ago this small island had
A Launch will leave Blako Pior for Kow- which proved independence; but the four
It would not now be portraitures present nothing vitally con- ting-room, even, with the persistency of the rising there, has been burned to the be most inclined to look for the conversion the first rank among the marvels of this It would be hard to say what part of the currency system than that which she at no value, no history, and but a handful of
Arrangements have been made with the tradictory. The resultant is one clear mosquitoes, under his bed-curtains. Every ground. boldly-drawn figure, whose characteristica Chinaman labours under a permanent dread
of the spirits of the upper and nether world, province is not more or less in rebellion, present possesses, nor even to the fact that settled inhabitants.
A few years ago Star Ferry Co., Ltd., to run a Lato Launch none could mistake. Never was it more certain than now that the human faculties and is constantly doing something-burning From various parts one hears of the doings she has bound herself, under the Mackay easy to find within the same space else loon at 3.30 F.M, ship.
The prosperity of the writers were not superseded but incense, devising charms, or making protec-of the Ko Ti fluci, i. e., The Brotherhood, Treaty, to put her currency upon a better where so much successful exploitation and
China which will follow the establishment ing, with entire truth. used. Again there were varieties of in- tive noises with musical instruments---to which seems to be but another name for the basis. It may be carly yet to speculate prosperous enterprise: spiration before Jesus, why not since? scare them away. Mr Geil witnessed an Triads. If not, however, its aim is the upon the effect upon the administration of one of my friends declared in a public meet from Kowloon at 12.15 a.m. Bishop Butler reasoning by analogy, instance of strange superstition at One same. Both these societies are becoming of that virtual hegemony of Japan in the of this Colony is borne on the sturdy
of the last places where he halted be
Tho Viceroy remains in Kusilio, but Far East which, every day seems more shouldors of Chinese coolies. Provided Shakespeare showing that men
About six months before he had arriv- there is talk that he will be recalled to Can-likely to be one of the consequences of the that the economic and moral conditions of ruled by fate, Milton paving the way for fore crossing the frontier into Burmah. free Christian life in a free Church in a free State, Browning inculcating faith and ed, the Chief's nephew was one day ton, or altogether in fact, for there seems present war. But if Japan is going to their employment be not unworthy a great overlooked on the road by a demon. to be little prospect of the methods adopted show China how to organise her army upon Christian country, there are sound reasons we mines of South Africs. We reach the root optimism-surely these, too, were borne along by the Spirit of God. But there The Ind died und was-buried; a great succeeding in putting down the rebellion. a modern basis, and how to give shape and for using Uhinese coolies to develope the were degrees. Might not the Spirit of mourning was kept up, and then came the While the country remains so cut off from consistency to her civil organisation, another ? Men have come to the Bible days wore spent in escorting it to the grave, it from outside. The mountain lately cares will be to see that she is no longer the coolie labour compounds slavery' W of Ladies and Gentlemen, can now God fit one man for a higher work than final ceremonial-Burying his spirit. Three everywhere it is almost impossible to pacify may be almost sure that one of her first of the matter in the questions: Is life in without presuppositions. They had be-with much firing of guns and slashing of so steep, and the fastnesses so many, that content with a currency or a substitute Will the immigration of Chinese workers be had at this Office-Pror, $1 each.
no ordinary supplies of troops are of any for a currency-as barbarous as that with prove in South Africa a moral-bane so come convinced that these writings were swords to scare away demons who might be the result of the highest form of inspira-watching to capture it. But in contrast to avail. If first of all roads were cut, and which who tries to conduct her commerce grievous that any material advantages tion because the truths asserted their this credulity is the practical element; the police posts established, then with an open Long before the Japanese had obtained derivable from theit industry must ba authority as they were read; they had the people are industrious, frugal, temperate, market, and security of transport, the coun. the hold over Kores that they are exercis-sacrificed to the demands of a higher law? THE WINE GROWERS power to lodge the teachings of Christianity except sometimes in regard to opium, lovers try would probably soon settle down. In ing now to such good purpose they took Chinese coolies are, as we have shown, free in the minds and hearts of the readers as of noney, endowed with prodigious memo-many of the back parts the normal price of infinite trouble to rescue the currency of agents. They are not driven or beguiled being divinely true. And this was what ries and plenty of cunning. Their passions rice is about a dollar a picul, but with the that country from a state of chaos quite into South Africa. They are drawn there was meant by inspiration in its highest are strong, and, if well led, they are fear-existing trails no more is grown than is incompatible with the orderly conduct of by the offer of high wages. It has been less. Not unnaturally, Mr Geil asks the needed for local needs. With roads it either internal or external trade. They decided to employ them because those who Religion.-Experience showed that the old question-Suppose a great man, proper would be far otherwise. As the days of began ty prohibiting under severe pen- know South Africa beat are of opinion that first condition of vital religion was that supported, became their leader, would light railways have not come yet, I merely altics the exportation of unterfeit coine Chinese labour will not come into com the soul should find a true centre out from the Yellow Peril bo then only an idle suggest roads, butfor all that the fortune of to Kores, and they followed this up petition with that of white men, but that anyone would be made who opened a light railway between Kueilin and Tuencheo, thas connecting the easily navigable head. waters of the Cassis and the Siang River.
terms.
are not
and above itself round which it should revolve. When the Spirit of God com.
muned with man's spirit so as to promote a
Standard,
TT 18 DANGEROUS to neglect cold. life of holiness, there is religion. The Donin te onu o to Boett danger same spirit revealed truth to the mind, originated true thoughts, filled a writer to express it or show it by keeping him honest from a cold. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
ous and fatal diseases. It always results
very active.
is
by the establishment of a bank in Korea the labour of each class will be for the which, under the guarantee of the Japanese advantage of the other, as in these Far Government, issued notes redeemable in Eastern Colonies. Japanese coin at any of its branches. It is not for a moment suggested that the Japan
ese Government will endeavour to repent
that policy in China. But the Japanese
FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND
INDEED That is exactly
what
AT 9 P.M. SHARP,
in the
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ADMISSION
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{
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A
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HE Steamship
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This Steamer connects at COLOMBO with the Australian Line 8.s. Caledonien bound for MARSEILLES via BOMBAY and ADEN.
Cargo and Specie will be registered for London # well as for Marseilles, and ac cepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.
Shipping Orders will be granted till. Noon only on MONDAY, the 17th October, Specie and Parcela received until 4 p.m. on the same day. No Cargo will be re-
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or, before the 25th Inst., or they will not be re- cognized.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 18th October, at 11 a.m.
No Fire Insurance has baan effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by :
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, October 12, 1904, - 1848
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,
THE
THE Steamship Lightning, having arrived from the above Porta, Con- signees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from along. side.
Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed at once at Consignees risk and expense. Cargo remaining on board after 4 p.m. of the 18th Instant, will be land- ed at Consignees' risk and expense into the Godowns of the HONGKONG AND KOW. LOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED.
PENANG are requested to take AMEBANE delivery of their Goods from alongside ; such Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con- signees' risk and expense.
No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the undersigned."
Consignees of Cargo from SINGAPORE and
DAVID SASSOON, & Co., LD.,
Agents.
1843
Hongkong. October 11, 1904.
Intimations.
TRAM
ived on board on TUESDAY on board; H NAKONG HIGH-LEVEL ED
they must be left at the Agency's Office.
Contents and value of Packages are re- quired.
For further particulara, apply at the Company's Office.
L. BRIDOU,
-Acting Agent. Hongkong, October 5, 1904, "
CON. AND
AUSTRIA.
LLOYD' STEAM
THE Steamship MALTA, Captain R. A. PETERS, carrying His Ma this for BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the jesty's Mails, will be despatched from 22nd October, at Noon, taking PAR nection with the Company's 8.8. Britannia, ger and Cargo for the above Ports in con- 6,625 tons, from Colombo, Passengers' no- commodation in which vessel is secured before departure from Hongkong.
Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France.
i. and Tea for London (under arrangement' will be transhipped at Colombo into the mail steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and London; other cargo for London. &c., w
STEAM FOR
1814
NAVIGA- TION
COMPANY.
FIUME and TRIESTE Direct, Calling at SINGAPORE, PENANG, CALCUTTA,
COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ AND
PORT SAID.
(Taking cargo at through rates to the BRAZILS, to SOUTH AFRICA, RED SEA, BLACK SEA, LEVANT, VENICE and ADRIATIC PORTS).
TRIESTE
he conveyed from Bombay by the R.M.S. THE Company's Steamship Mongolis, dus in London on the 4th Decan- Captain MISTRORIGO, will be despatched as ber, 1904.
above on SATURDAY, the 28th Inst.,
for Passengers, Electric Light and carries This Steamer has capital accommodation
antil 4 p.m. the day before sailing. The
Parcels will be received at this Office p.m.
required. contenta and value of all packages are
For farther Particulars, apply to
E. A. HEWETT,
Superintendent Hongkong, October 8, 1904,
1882
REGULAR STEAMSHIP SERVICE TO NEW, YORK,
STEAMSHIP.
Тока.
ΟΑΡΤΑΣ.
.....1370
BAHLE
SCHULDT
TO SAIL ON.
Oct. 27, 1904.
Nov. 19, 1904.
Hongkong, October 8, 1904,
2246
Dec. 18, 1904.
SOUTH AFRICAN LINE OF STEAMERS.
1
VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL.
. ARABIA
ARAGONIA .....................5198
Through Bills of Lading issued to Pacific Coast Points and all Eastern, Canadlna and United States Points. For through rates of Freight and further information, HONGKONG DIRECT (or via CHEFOO or CHIN-WAN-TAO) to «ɔmmunicate with or apply to
PORTLAND & ASIATIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY. Hongkong, September 29, 1904,
NORTHERN PACIFIC LINE.
BOSTON STEAMSHIP CO.
BOSTON TOWBOAT CO. CONNECTING AT TACOMA WITH
NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY 00,`
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG FOR VICTORIA B.O. AND TACOMA
VIA
MOJI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA.
8.8. COURTFIELD
8.8. ORANLEY
"
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONO,
TO SAIL 1904,
About Nov. 18.
For Freight and further information,
Apply to
DURBAN, NATAL.
STEAMERS,
ST HUGO
8
THE
HE following Chartered Steamers will run at Intervals of about 3 Weeks:-
8.8. SWANLEY
Captain J. P. Dawson."
J. W. MARTÍN,
B
19
W. E. STELLE.
"
M. ROBERTSON.
C. E. Cox..
M
T. M. MILNE.
"
J. G. WILLIAMSON,
E. S. PEARSE,
Agents.
Steamers,
Tons.
Captains.
To Sad,
LYRA Į
4417
G. V. Williams
About Oct.
20
Cargo only.
FOR MANILA.
The largest, steadiest, and most comfortable steamers for Manila
CHEAP FARES, EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION, ATTENDANCE AND
ELECTRIC LIGHT, DOUTOR AND STEWARDESS, OISINH
S.S. IKBAL
S.B. ASCOT...
8.8. TWEEDDALE
8.8. LOTHIAN
8.8. INKUM
For Freight, apply to
04
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.,
Hongkong, September 26, 1904.
1620
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN.
REGULAR FOUR-WEEKLY SERVICE BETWEEN JAVA, CHINA AND JAPAN.
SIMAMIES.
FROM
EXPECTED ON OB ABOUT
WILL LEAVE FOR
TJIPANAS
JAPAN.
Firat half of October.
TJILATJAP
JAVA
First half
of October.
First helf
TJIMAHI
JAVA.
of November
JA PORTS. JAPAN VIA SHANGHAL
JAPAN, VIA BRANGHAL
DODWELL & CO., LTD., Agents.
Hongkong, October 5, 1904.
HONGKONG-MACAO LINE.
8. S.
WING CHAI,'
CAPTAIN T. AUSTIN, R.N.R
11b
a Doctor.
For information as to Passage & Freight, apply to
SANDER, WIELER & Co., Agents, Prince's Building.
Hongkong, October 4, 1904.
TIME TABLE.
• WEEK DAYS.
(On and after 1st October, 1904.)
6.45 am to 7.00 a.m....Every 15 minutes. 7.80 mm, te 8.00 a.m...Every 10 minutes. 8.00 a.m. to 8.30a.m...Every 15 minutes. 8.80 a.m. to 9.30 a.m...Every 10 minutes. 9.30 a.m. to 11.00a.m...Every 15 minutes. 11.8 8.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....very 15 minutes. 1.45 p.m. to 2.15 p.m...Every 10 minutes. 2.15 p.m. to 3.00 p.m...very 15 minutes. 8.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.in.l.Every 15 minutes.
8.45 p.m. and 9 p.m., 2.45 p.m. to 11.15 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.,.Every 10 minutes.
p.m. every half hour.
SUNDAYS...
NIGHT CARS.
8.00 am to 9.00 a.m...Every 15 minutes. 9.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. .Every 80 minutes. 9.30 a.m. to 10.80 a.m...Every 15 minutes. 10.30 am, 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 minutos. 5.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m...Every 10 minuts. 6.00 p.m. to 7,00 p.m...Ever 16 minutes, 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m...Every 10 minutes. NIGHT CARS as on Week Days. SATURDAYS.
Extra care at 11.30 and 11.45 SPECIAL CARS by Arrangement at the
p.m.
Des Voeux Road Central, Company's Office, ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS, JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers, Hongkong, September 30, 1904. 1061
IE N S
1810
STEAM TO CANTON.
TE
THE new Twin Screw Steel Steamer.
· KWONG OHOW, 1,309 tona.....Captain J. P. MARTIN. KHÔNG TUNG.
1,298 tona......Captain H. W. WALK'EE. 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 new Steamers have unex- called accommodation for First Class Passengers and are lit throughout by Electricity.
Passage Fare-Single Journey...$4.00 Meals
... ****... $1.0) esch, The Company's Wharf is a short distance West of the Harbour Master's Office.
SHIU ON BS. CO., LTD.,
AND
YUEN ON S.8. CO., LD.,
No. 8, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST. Hongkong, February 18, 1904.
Tox Week Days at 7.30 AM.; and on
THIS Steamer departs from HONGKONG THE
Sundays at 8.30A.M. Departs from MACAO
on Week Daya about 2 P.M., and on Sun HONGKONG
days at 7.80.P.M.
FARES-Week Daya 1st Class, including
cabin and servant, Single 33. Return DOOKS. Ticket 35. 2nd class $1. 3rd Class 50 Contai Every Sundays will be an Excursion, at the following rates:-1st and 2nd Class Single Ticket 11. Return $2. 3rd Clans, Single 30 Cents, Return 50 Cents, Steerage 10 Cts. Tiffin and Dinner can be supplied either on board, or at the Macao Hotel, for return- ing Passengers only, at an extra charge of $2. On Sundays, Passengers desiring to have Second half for two or more passengers, will be charged Private Cabin which has accommodation of October. 33.00 extra.
ON OR ABOUT
of Nov.
Second half First-class Passengers who do not care of October, to return on the Excursion Sunday, will be allowed to do so, the following day (Mon- First half day) on production of the Return Half Ticket. Should the Steamer not run on the notice will be given by the Captain, and the Hall Ticket will be available for the follow. ing day. The Ster will shortly be lit throughout by
The Twin-screw «.». Shosomut and Tremont have just been fitted with very superior Accommodation for First and Second Class Passengers. The large size of these vesele ensures steadiness at sea. Electric fan injeach room. Barber's shop and steam unmodation for a limited number of saloon passengers, and will take cargo to all Porte
The steamers are all fitted throughout with Electric Light, and have sooom-Monday, owing to the Boiler Cleaning, due dry. Cargo carried in cold storage.
PARCEL EXPRESS TO THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
For further information, Apply to
Dodwell & Co., Limited,
QUEEN'S BUILDINGS,
Hongkong, September 24, 1904
GENBRAD AGENTS.
in Netherlands, India on through BL
For particolars of Freight and Passage, apply to the
HEAD AGENCY,
Java China Japan Lijn,
TELEPHONE No. 176.
September 28, 1904.
ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.
The Grasmer the Western
31
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Reprinted from the OHINA MATA
Price
Fifty Cents.
To be bad at the Uhins Mail Office 5 Wyndham Street
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SERIES OF ARTICLES,
The China Mosi, APPENDIX.
TING Surgeon Dentist,
No. 14, D'AGUILAR STREET. TERMS VERY MODERATE. Consultation Free.
Hongkong, April 24, 1900*
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三子氣
$1.00.
THE TRI-METRICAL OLASSIO.
千字文
THE THOUSAND WORDS POR
Translated from the Chinese ta
+
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1845
AGENTS FOR THE OHINA MAIL.
LONDON —F. Atair, 11 & 12, Aomein's
Lane, Lombard Street, E.O. STREET
1904.
Insurances.
& Co., 30, Cornhill. GORDON & THE WESTERN ASSURANCE COM
Goru, Ludgate Cirous, EO. BATES,
Her, & Co., 81, Cannon Street, E.C. Samuel DEACON & Co., 150 & 154, Leadenhall Street. W. M. WILLs, 151, Cannon Street, E.O. ROBKIT WATSON, 150. Fleet Street: 0. MITCHELL & Co., Snow Hill, Holborn Viaduct, E.0. SELL'S ADVERTIPINO AGENCY LTD., 167, Fleet Street, E.O. PARIS AND EUROPE:
FATE & Co., 18 Bur de la Grange Bateliere,
— MAYENOE,
NEW YORK:-THE CHINESE Evangelist
Orrick, 52, West 22nd Street.
SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports
PANY OF TORONTO AND
LONDON.
INCORPORATED A.D. 1851.
MARINE BRANCH.
Banks.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Banks.
THE BANK OF TAIWAN, IMPERIAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
(Incorporated by SFRCIAL IMPERIAL
CHARTER).
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL,, *** Tis: 5,000,000 2,500,000 CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED.......................YEN 5,000,000. | PAID-UP CAPITAL, 194 ་ CAPITAL PAID-UP ........................... YEN 2,500,000. THE Undersigned having been appointed
AGENTS for the above are prepared HEAD OFFICE:-TAIPEH,. to accept Risks at Current Rates.
THE
HONGKONG AVERAGE MARKET
PRICES.
Corrected to Thursday, October 13, 1904.
Beel sirloin & prime out-Mel Lang Pa
Corned-Ham Ngan Yuk
FORMOSA.
HEAD OFFICE SHANGHAI, BRANCHES AND AGENCIES,
11
ALEX. RONS & CO. Hongkong, April 28, 1904.
Amoy. 1418 Anping.
BRANCHES AND AGENCIES:
Kobe.
CANTON,
PENANG,
"
Roast,-Shiu
11
Tainan.
CHEFOO,
Nagasaki.
Tameui
HANKOW,
SINGAPORE, TIENTSIN,
11,
Breast,-Nagu Lam1„.
WH
•
Foochow. Keelung.
Osaka.
Shanghai.
Tokio. Yokohama,
generally: -BEAN & BLACK, San Fran- NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE
cisco. AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
INSURANCE COMPANY.
ZEALAND GORDON & GOTOH, Mel-TOTAL FUNDS 7 3187 DECEMBER, 1909,
bourne and Sydney. CEYLON :—W. M. SMITH & Co., THE
APOTHECARIES Co, Colombo. BATAVIA :-H. M. VAN DORP & Co. SINGAPORE, STRAITS, &c. :-KELLY &
WALAU, LTD., Singapore. PHILIPPINE ISLANDS:-A. S. WAT
BON & Co., Manila. CHINA:-Amoy, N. MOALLE & Co., LIMITED. Foochow, BROCKETT & Co. Shanghai, LANE, Crawford & Co., and KELLY & WALSH. Yokohama, Lane, CrawfoRD & Co.. and KELLY & WALSH.
Intimations.
THE
CHINA AND JAPAN
TELEPHONE
AND
ELECTRIC COMPANY.
T.IMITED
HONGKONG EXCHANGE
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Payable Quarterly in Advance
NR
EXCHANGE LINES $25 per Quarter
No Charge for Initial Installation.
A Special Charge is made for than #114EYE(JP Lines of more
noth
DESK TELEPHONES
For a small additional annual charge Desk Sets can be supplied.
ELECTRIC SUPPLIES:
BATTERIES, CHEMICALS,
ELECTRIC BELLS,
INSULATORS, SWITCHES,
TELEPHONES, WIRE, etc., etc.
-
Send for Price Lists.
ELECTRIC BELL
1
INSTALLATIONS.
Estimates given jiw all kinds of Electrical Work.
ADDRESS:--2 'IČE HOUSE ROAD
W. Stuart Harrison,
A.M.LO.E., Manager.
Hongkong, April 13, 1904.
CHINESE SCHOOL BOOK
II. Ts'in Tax Man. Translated into English
140
by Dr. E. J. ETTEL. PRION, 40 Corte. CHINA MAIL' Offise 5. Wyndaum Street,
TEX
Bangkok Times.
THE LEADING NEWSPAPER
IN SIAM
And widely circulated in Malaya, Cochin China, the Straits Settlements, and Burma.
A DAILY NEWSPAPER, with a weekly Mail
Edition (20 pp.)
SUBSCRIPTION,"
DAY (postage
Ticals 50 a year:
--- WEEKLY, incluäuig postage, £2 p.a.
£16,898,650.
-*-*-*
Authorised Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed Capital £2,750,000
£687,600 0 0 Paid-up Capital II-Fire Funda....... 3,055,961 12 3 III Life & Annuity Funds 13,154,188 16 7
£16,898,650 8 10 1,935,128 0 0 1,615,758 11 9
Life & Annuity Revenue Fire Branch... Branches......
£9,550,889 11 9 The Accoumulated Funds of the Fire and Life Departments are free from liability in respect of each other,
Hongkong, June 18, 1904.
1537
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. or
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. STATEMENT TO 31ST DECEMBER, 1903. ABSKTS, GOLD......
.85,868,820.37 NET SURPLUS, GOLD......$2,156,118.80 .83,470,787.63 Twear, GOLD
THE
FIRE BRANCH.
-
Undersigned; having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to accept Fire Risks at Current Natel
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO. Hongkong, March 23, 1904.
Intimations.
SECOND EDITION,
ISTORY OF
562
THE CHURCHES OF
HINDIA, BURMA, SLAM. THE MALAY
"ENINSULA, CAMBODIA, ANNAM, THIBET, JOREA AND JAPAN,
Kurrusted to the SOCIETY of the *MISSION ETRANGERES.'
Translated by EDWARD HARPER PARKER and
Reprinted from THE CHINA Review.')
PRIOR ONE DOLLAR
HONGKONG OFFICE: · 4. QUEEN'S ROAD. Interest allowed on Current Account. Deposits received on terms which may be learnt on application.
S. SHIGENAGA,
Hongkong, February 2, 1904.
PEKING.
THE
BANE PURCHASES and receives for Collection Bills of Exchange drawn on the above places, and Sella Drafts and Telegraphic Transfers Payable at ita
Agencios. Branches
HONGKONG BRANCH, Advances made on approved securities. Bills Discounted.
1. Soup, Tong Yuk
Steak,-Ngan Yuk Pa
-Catom Ngau Lau Sirloin ...,,
,, Sausages,—Ngau Channg ... Bullock's Brains.-,, Biow
Tongue fresh,-Ngau Li
oorned—Ham Ngu L
Manager,
11
11
216
INTERNATIONAL (ORPORATION.
BANKING
Interent allowed on Current Accounts at the Rate 8% per Annum on the Daily Balances.
Head,-Ngan Tau
COR
CAPITAL, SURPLUS AND UNDIVIDED PROFITH:-
GOLD $7,992,173.87......about £1,640,000.
CAPITAL AND ScarlUB AUTHORISED, GOLD $10,000,000 £2,055,000. HEADE OFFICE—1, Wall Street, NEW YORK. LONDON OFFICE-THREADNEEDLE HOUSE E.C.
BRANCHES AT San Francisco, Washington, Mexico, Manila, Cebu, Shanghai, Singapore, Yoko hama, Bombay, Calcutta, Canton and Agenta all over the World.
LONDON AND CONTINENTAL BANKERS: National Provincial Bank of England, Ltd. Union of London and Smith's Bank, Ltd.
Crédit Lyonnais, Drosdner Bank, Comptoir National d'Escompte de Paris, &o.
HE Corporation Transacts every de-
Tscription of Banking and Exchange
On Fixed Depoalta for 3 Months
12 "
"
"
...
Heart.-Ngau Som Hump, Salt-Ngau Kid Feet,-Ngau Kerk Kidneys,-Ngau Yin
י
Salmon-Ma Yan Yu
Shark,-84 Tu
Shrimps,-Ha
Snapper,-Lap fuck
Bolos, Tat Sa Ya
Almonda-Hung Yan
Apples, (California)-Kam San Ping Kho
Carambola,-Yeung Tuo
ச
-
Established by Imperial DroreK ON THE 19TH NOVEMBRE, 1806.
At 100 cmts per Dollar Mexican.
Skate,
-Po Yo
Butcher Meat,
肉食
t
16
tb 18
用酸扒 Tench, Wan Ko
14
* 11
18
Turbot,Cho How Yo
18
IH
18
11
Turtles, small, fresh water,—Kork Yu
13
牛腩
White Bait,-Ngan Yu O
ė|
70"
14 EX
***
Ba 19
.18 牛肉耙
26
牛柳
Fruits.'
菓子
in
28
41
90-
per set g
25
each 45
+
(Chefoo)-Tin Chun Ping Khor
20
55
11
城牛脷
,
Small,-Hoi Tong ........
10.
... 11,
65
Custard, -Fan Lai Chi'
...Bach
Banknas, fragrant, Canton,San Shing
:
lb. 9
Heung Chiu.
14
Bananas, (brides), Macao-San Heung Chin
each B
Chestnuts, Chinese.-Foong Lut ...
15
"
8
10
"
H. C. MARSHALL,
Acting Manager. Hongkong, May 17, 1904:
"
Tail-Ngau Mei
16
Cocoanuts,-Yeh Taz...
1970
Liver,—Ngau Con
lb. 9
Lounons, China-Ning Moong
America-Kun San Ning Moon...
THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED, ESTABLISHED 1880.
Capital SubsCHIBED ... CAPITAL PAID-UP OAPITAL UKOALLED RESERVE FUND
A
***
#
21
*1
HEAD OFFICE-YOKOHAMA,
11
Tripe (undressed)-Ngau-To Calves' Head and Feet-Ngan-chai-tau-kak, set 75 lb. 25 Mutton Ofbp,-Yeung Pai Kwat -Yeung Pei... ... Shoulder,-Young Shan ... Yen 24,000,000
18,000,000 Pigs' Chitlings-Chi chong
Brains-Chi Know 6,000,000 9,520,000
Feet,-Chi Kerk
*** 11
Lichecs, Pried-Lai Chi Jon
18
Fresh-
...
Limes, (Saigon)-Sai Kung Ning Moong...
25
Mango, Manila-Lui Sung Mong-
...each
92
104 11
Mango, Saigon Sai Ķung Moong.......
*****
16
西
*
per set ...
2
Mangosteens,--San Chuk Ta
dozen
山竹子
12
**
*** 37
17
Fry,-Chi Chak
*** 19
19
Head, Chi Tau
12
16
**
Small,-Tai Kut...
大楠
B B
***
*** 19
Heart, Chi Sum
Dach 8
Pears, (American),—Kam-San Shut Lj
:
***
...
***
18
Kidneys, Chi Yia... ........ Liver,-Chi Con Pork, Chop,-Chi Pai Kwat
7
沙果
***
**
... lb. 24
(Shanghai),-Sheung Hai Li ̧
20
23
Peanuts, Fa Sang.
10
IM
*** 17
花生
31,
"1
Corned,-Ham Chu Yuk Leg,-Chu Pei ,,Fat or Lard,-Chu Yan
紅機:
Bach
...
**
2
TOXIO. LONDON.
BRANCHES AND AGENCIES:
NAGARAKI. Kobr. LYONS. NEW YORK. SAN FRANCISCO, HONOLULU. BOMBAY,
TIENTAIN. NEWⱭHWANG. SHANGHAI, DALNY.
PIKING.
LONDON BANKERS :
Parr's Bank, Idmited,
business, receives money in Current Ac- The London Joint Stock Bank, Limited, count and issued Fixed Deposit Receipts either in Gold or Silver at rates which may be ascertained on application.
HONGKONG BRANCH:
20, DES Vœux ROAD CENTRAL.
CHARLES R. SCOTT, Manager
Hongkong,!July 28, 1904.
161
The Union of London and Smiths Bank, Limited.
HONGKONG BRANOR-Interest allowed. On Current Account at the Rate of 2% per annum on the daily balance.
600
Sheeps' Head and Feet,--Young Tau Kerk set 50
11
On fixed deposits for 12 months, 5% per
17
annum.
On fixed depoalts for 8 months, 4% per
annum.
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, рum.
THE AUSTRALIA, AND OHINA.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHALTER 1853. HEAD OFFICE, LONDON.
...£800,000
CAPITAL PAID-UP ... FOR SALE at The CHINA MAIL OFFICE, RESERVE LIABILITY or SHABE
HOLDERS 5, Wyndham Street,
RESERVE FUND
MARTERS
*** ...
... 846
...£800,000
On fixed deposits for 3 monthe, 3% per
TARO HODSUMI, Manager. Hongkong, September 12, 1904.
Heart, Leung Sum Kidneys,-Young fia
Liver,-Yeung Con
肝肚T
Oranges, (Canton)-San Shing Tim Chang
Olives,-Pak Lam
(Canton), Cooking, -Sa Li
***
Persimmons Large,-Hung Chis
Pino-apples, 1st quality,Sheung Poon Ti
Paw Law
2nd cocking Chung-tang-paw-law
·
**
Day 19
24
18
19
Plantains,-Tai Cheu
each 6
Plums,-Swatow Hung. Lai...
Ju
35 10.
... lb. 22
Pamelo, Siam,Ohim Lo Yau Walnuts,-Hop Tuo
11
19
15
16
11
*** 13
32
100
*** 31
Sucking Pigs, To Order-Chu Chai Suet, Beef,-Sang Ngau Tau
Mutton,-Sang Young Yau Veal,-Ngan Chai Yuk 589
Sausages,-Ngau Chai Yak Tong
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PRINTING
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PRINTING.
Artistic Printing
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11
Poultry.
Chickon, Kai Chai
***
Capons, Large, Small,—Sin Kai Ducks,-A
Doves--Pan Kau Egge, Hen-Kai Tan... Fowls, Canton.-Kại
$1
-Hainan,-Hol Nam Kal
Geese,-Ngoi
...
+491
18 "
15 牛仔
12
17 生牛油
40
Green, Sang Hop Tuo
Vegetables, &o,
Artichokes, Shanghai Sheung Hải Anh
Chi Cheuk
Beans, (French), Macao,-Oh Moon Pin Ta
(French), Shanghai,--Sheung Ha!
Pin Tab
"Sprout,Ah Choi
Long,-Tau Kok
Beet Root,-Hung Choi Lau
Brinjala, Green,-Ching Yuen Ker
Red,-Hung Ker...
Brassica,-Pak Choi...
Bamboo Shoota,--Chenk Shan
30
20
each. 80
per dozen 20
鸡蛋
82!
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28
24
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Gesse, Wild Sh'ai,-S'hoi Yer Ngol, pair Musk Deer,-Wong Keng
Bare, Shanghai,Tu Ohni Partridge, Che Khoo Pheasant,-Shan Kai
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104
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Cabbage, Chinese, com.-Kai Choy
Cabbage Red-Kai Lan Tag
Cabbage, (Shanghai),—Yeh Chol
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山樂
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Medium size,-Cheung Yeh Cho-fa
each 80
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99
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Pigeons, Canton,-Pak Kap
Hoihow.-Noi How Pak Kap.
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Quail,-Um-Ohun
Rice Birds,-Wo Fa Chenk Snipe,-Sa-Choy
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Wild Ducks, Canton-Sang Shing Sul Ap, en.
Barbel,-Ka Yu
Fish.
75
Bream,--Bin Yu
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Done with Noatness and
Despatch
At Moderate Prices.
Canton Fresh Water Fish,-Ho* Sin Yu Carp,-Li Yu Catfish,-Chik In Codfish,--Mun Ya Crabe,-Hai ... Cattle Fish,-Muk ya Dab,-Sa MaDg Yu... Dire-Wong Mel Lun Dog Fish-Tit To Sa Eels, Congor, Hai Mann
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Programmes.
Company Reports.
Business Circulars.
Fresh water, -Tam Slu Yu ... Eels, Yellow, -Wong Sin Frogs,Tien Kal Garoupa,Sek Pan 45
Gudgeon,-Pak Kap Ya
Bills of Tading, etc. Herrings-Tro Pak .....
Under European
na Mail Office
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Halibut-Cheung Kwan Yu Labrus-Wong Fa To Loach, Wu Yo Lobsters-Lang Ha
14
Mackerel,Chi Xu im
Monk Fish,--Mong In Mallet-Chal Ya Oysters, Sang Hoo Par otfigh,—Kal Kang Perch, Tau Loo Pike, Fa Paw Poong
Pon Yu
Chong Pak Chong
5, WYNDHAM STREET,
--SeY-Kan Kaug
16.
RAJIDOSKAKK
禾花雀
海鮮
Cauliflower, Large size,-Tai Yek Chol-fs each
Small size,-Sai Yeh Chol Fa
Carrots,-Kam Shun
Celery, Chinese,-Tong Kan Choi -
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,,English,-Young
White,-Pak,
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Chilies Dried, Con Lat Chiu
Red.--Hung Fa
Green, Ching Lat Chlu
Curry Stuff, English, "Ka Les Chol Lla...
Cucumbers,-Ching Kwa
Bitter Squash,-Fu Kwa
Garlic, Suen Tau...
Ginger, young,-Son Te Keung
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old,-Lo Keung.**
Horse Radish, S’hạl—Lik Kan
Indian Corn,--Suk Mal
Lettuce,-Yeung Sang Chol
Water Chesnuts,-Ma Tai ...
Mandarin, -Kwel Lom Ma Tal, Mushrooms, Fresh-Sang Cho Ebo Okroes,
Quions, Bombay,-Yeung Ching ao Green, -Sang Churg Shanghal-Sheung Hai Chong Taw Japan-Yat Poon
Parsley,Kun Cho...
Gradus Pea,-Ho Lan Tat
Potatoon, Sweet, Fan Shu
Green Peas,Ching Top
Shanghal-Sheung Hat Shu Tual Japan, Tut Poor Shu Tan American Fa K
Hooghow,Fuk Chat Shu Tent Macao,-Oh Moon
Pumpkin,Tgong Bws
Pak Thal Radish,-Hung Bhubarb (Fresh)
halota, Con Chung
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Panth, (Long)-Low Pak English,Jeung Löw Pak
Marrow ----*
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SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
October 12.
8A, British str., 8,218, James Rowley, Yokohama October 7, Ballast.—DODWELL & Co., La.
Oart Diederichsen, German steamer, 774, H. Schlaikier, flaiphong October 9, and Heibow 11, General.-JEBBEN & Co.
Mathilde, German str., 678, G. Schlaikior, Swatow Oct. 11, General.-JEESEN & Co. Chose Tai, German steamer, 1,116, II. Textor, Bangkok Oct. 6, Rico and Timber. -BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
Fausang, British str., 1,410, T. A. Mit- shell, Sourabaya Oct. 4, Sugar -JARDINE, Matheson & Co.
Zeena, British str., 982, J. Noelit, Rangoon Sept. 30, Rerosine Oil,~Order,
October 13.
Kwongming, Biltish str., 1,427, P. M. B. Lake, Shangbai Oct. 9. via Swatow 12, General, -- JARDINE, Matheson & Co.
Malita, French steamer, 200, Le Prevot, Tourane October F. General.--BRADLEY &
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
Mails will close-
For MACAO.-
Per Wingchat, at 7 a.m., on Friday; the
14th October.
For CANTON.---
THE CHINA MAIL.
Merchant Vessels in Hongkong Harbour.
Exclusive of late Arrivals and Departures reported to-day.
J
To facilitate finding the position of any vessel in the Barbour, the Anchorage is divided into eleven Sections, commending from Green Island. Vessels near the Hongkong shore are marked h,, near the Kowloon shore k., and those in the body of the Shipping of
Per Honam, at 7.30 a.m., on Friday, midway between each shore are marked c., In conjunction with the figures denoting the sections.
the 14th October.
For MANILA.-
J
Bection.
Per Legazpi, at 8 a.m., on Friday, the
14th October.
For HWATOW, AMOY & FOOOHOW.— Por Haitan, at 9 a.m., on Friday, the
14th October.
For QUONG-CHOW-WAN, HOIHOW,
PAKHOI & HAIPHONG.-
Per Hue, at 9 a.m., on Friday, the 14th
October.
For SHANGHAL.--
Per Jason, at 11 a.m., on Friday, the
14th October.
For MAUAU.-
1. From Groen Island to the Gas Works.
2. From Ons Worka to Jardine's Wharf,
3. From Jardine's Wharf to the Barbour's Officer
4. From Harbour Master's to the Market.
5. From The Market to Peddar's Wharf.
6. From Peddar's Wharf to the Naval Yard,
Vessels' Names.
Steamers,
Agincourt
Per Heungahan, at 1.15 p.m., on Friday, Anghin
the 14th October.
For KOBE.—
Anchor
Bectron.
7. From Naval Yard to Blue Bullding. 8. From Blue Buildings to East Point.
9. From Kellet's Island to North Point, 10. Kowloon Wharves.
11. Jardines Wharf.
Captain.
Flag and Tons
Rig.
nett.
Date of Arrival,
Vonngness or Agents.
Destination.
Remarks,
Watson ...
3 Schaefer 14 clschaw...........................
k w McIntosh
British str. 2876 (Oct. Jor, str. 10 1 Oct. British str. 1784 Oct. British str. 3989 Oct. French str. 1600 Oct. *****... Ital.
Per Ichang, at 4 p.m., on Friday, the
14th October.
Australian Benalder........ Bo hon Capri
là e Sinco
de
Ao Helaito
str. 2718 Oct,
Carl Diederichson.. Chi Yueh Chow Tai
3 Schlaikier
2 h Stewart
der. Chi.
BIT. 774 Oct.
str. 1211 Oct.
13 Textor........... Ger. str. 1116 Oct.
Choysang t
For Sanui, at 6 p.m., on Friday, the
14th October,
Coptic Elg
Hanau, German cruiser, 6,230, Weber, For KONGMOON, KUMCHUK, SAM- from Tsingtau.
DEPARTURES. October 13.
Japan, for Singapore and London
Af icon Prince, for Manila,
Rajaburi, for Bangkok.
Lartes, for Saigon.
Hopsing, for Saigon.
Hai an, for Pakhoi,
Prinzess Alice, for Shanghai
Meefoo, for Shan bai.
Kweiying, for Swalow.
Chilli, for Swatow.
Mathilde, for Hochow,
Patroclus, for Singapore and London
CLEARED.
Orange, for Bangk, k.
Howick Hall, for Diamond Telan-t H, for Rwong chow wan
PASSENGERS.
KILIVETI
Per Kwongsang, from Shanghai, Mr and Miss Hellstrand, and 78 Chinese.
Per Australion, from Yokohama, to: for Hongkong, Mr and Mrs Geory, Mrs and Miss Cher, sod 28 Chinesa; in transit, Mr Cane, Mesut's Ore and Power
DEFARTED.
Fer Japan for London · from Hongkong, Mr and Mrs W. Monteith Black an ichild; from Yokohama. Mr A. W Gullaily, and MISS A. H. Gallaly; from Shanghai, Mrs Robertson and 3 children, Messrs P. Flynn and T. Shingo, K N.
Per Sachsen, for Hamburg, &c., Mr and Mrs Buing and children, Mr and Mrs Baeumer and child, Mr and Mrs A. Bock, Mrs Bryan and child, Mr And Mrs Bou langer and child, Mr and Mrs Epstein. Mr and Mrs Edwards, Mr Wather Freuden borg und family, Mrs A Fidessereff, Mrs Thomas Hoskins and on, M ́s McKinghton, Mr and Mrs J. Paddie, Misses C. de Bats chersky, E. G, Broomfield, A Dick, Tilly Hong, Capt. Meyor, Capt A C. Machison, Mesra G. Acheson, G. Andersen, Chr. Bohringen, G Kerginatın. K. Bessho, Outr Bartning, CB Bernard, Benning, A. Bryant, Huge Bracelo, R. Christe sen and son, Daniel Cole, P. V. Davies, Edmunds, A. Our1mann, Schodel von Greiffenstein, G. A. Hagemann, Otto Hubner, Heap. Hoy, W. G llongwill 0 F Kempthorne, W. M. Law, H. Meyer, Mudie, Nelson, O to, Prosser, W. Pietzker, Joh. Peters, Mr and Mrs van der Rust and child, Miss E Emofk, Mes Roerden, Capt. von Gund lach, Messrs F. W Ritter, H. Reichardt, G. R Redfearn Robb, Joseph Rabb, J. d. Stram. Jus. Smith, H. A. uthof, W. Spemano, F. Souss H. Saya and Stokes, Mr and Mrs R. F C. Surplice, lessra C. H. Thorn and T R. Twentyman, Mr and Ms Tiberii and child, Mr Uyonishi, Mr and Mrs Varacter, Hon. K. Verkata (Ran of Madius), Mrs M. Wolf, Messrs Th Walls and Wendt, Sub Lieut. Odlekopp, Lisuts Riz, Rux, Saldern, v. Bothmer, Brix, Schaw, York, v. Pappen- beim, v. Welldegg, Rietsch, Klein, Wie- blk, Schepler, v. Richthofen, Gakow, Kanther, Korndoerfer, Schaarschmidt, Scnepke, Fauringer, Prudur. Beckert, Delring, Stabbert, Boemach, Liebmann, and Schweidleger.
SHIPPING REPORTS. The British steamer Si'h reports: From Yokohama October 7th, light winds and amooth sea to the Formosa Channel; thence moderate to fresh monsoon and moderate sea, fine weather throughout,
KING EDWARD HOTEL.
Mr C. Bryan Mr D. C Casulli Mrs Dohdhur Capt. W. Ehrhardt My F. H. Hamblin Mrs Hamblin
Mr V. Lugebil
Capt. B Lundholm Mr A. C. Macmillan Mr Alfred J. Muy
Mr Ernest A. G. May
Mr R. S. Pierre
Mr Thos. A. HanmerMrs G. Pike Mrs Hunt
Mr C. Iamor
Mr Bruce Shepherd Mr O Staeger
Mra Jackson & child Count Waligorski
Mr J. Watt JamesonLient, de Reisbach
Mr F. Kieno
Mrs Kiene
Mr 0. Kranij
Mr J. C. Logan
Werth
Mra max de Reisbach
Worth
Mr A. Wortmann
PELHAH HOUSE.
Mr F. G. Aiken Mr Barnes Mr Bogliano Mr Freeman Davies Mr L. T. Delaney
Mr Henry Dengu Mr Edwards
Mr Arthur Nichola Mrs Nicols Mr Gl.detone For
teous
Capt. & Mrs Ribot Miss Ridgeway Mrs Rigg
Mr and Mrs Ewing Mr W. J. Scully
Me and Mr Fisher Mr Francis W. Shea
Mr Samuel Glanville Mr Sinclair
Mr J. Hutchinge
Mr H. Jowitt
Mr F. H. Jillings
Mr and Mrs Smith
Mr Trevenna
Mr Venturini
Mr Arthur W. Mead Mr Vojscek
Mr Miller
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CONNAUGHT HOUSE,
Mr H. H. Beers
Mr T. B. Jackson Mr M. Webb Bowen Mr J. E. Joseph Mr R. Menashih Mr J. Burke
Mr J. D. M. Cameron Mr R. H. Newborn Mr.J. Caminero Miss Palmer
Mr & Mrs D. ChristieMr W. T. Parker
Miss Reeves Mr.J, Cronin
Mrand Mrs H. EyreMr H. Rong
Mr R. M. Ezekiel
MEM Grice.
Me E. Howard.
Mr M. Jacoba
Mr W. R. Spatt,
R.N.:
Mr C. Templeman
· Mr.C. A. Warnes
THOMAS'S HOTEL.
Mr D. M. Alisten MEG. Anders Mr Brank Mr O. D Cady Mr. ChiLi Choi
MFF P. Clute
Mr. M. Corney Mr. H. L. Garrett-
Mr. J. 8. Jones
SAUL, SRIVHING, TAKHING & WUCHOW.-
For CANTON.—“
Per Kinshin, at 6 pan., on Friday, the Fausang.
14th October.
For TIMOR, PORT DARWIN, THURS-
DAY ISLAND, COOKTOWN. Kampot
BRIS. Kwongsang CAIRNS, TOWNSVILLE,
HOBART, Legaspi SYDNEY, BANE. LAUNCE TON, NEW ZEALAND, Lightning MELBOURNE, ADELAIDE & Lilin
Mathilde
3
Gues Haitan
For MANILA.—
Hue.......
3 Godinau.....
Per Zafiro, at 9 a.m., on Saturday,
1th October.
the
Ichang
3
Jones
Jason Karin
k w Steover.
3 Petterson
3 Nona
3 Lake
3 cPribar..
4 cSpence
3 Schlaikier
3 Whitelaw
8 Braudt
8 Stovell
5 Bartlett
3 Dannevig
PERTH.-
Per Australian, at 10a.m., on Saturday, Mecfoo
the 15th October.
Morris..
3Sander, Wieler & Co. 10 Butterfield & Swire 12 Jibb, Livingston & Co. 12 dibb, Livingston & Co.
9 Chinese
6 Carlowitz & Co.
12 Jebsen & Co.
10. M. 8. N. Co.
12 Butterfield & Swire
12 Douglas Steamship Co. 11 A. R. Marty
7 Butterfield & Swire 12 Butterfield & Bwire
7 Sunder, Wieler & Co
4 Bradley & Co.
13 Jardine Matheson & Ce. 10 Barretto & Co. 10David Sassoon & Co., Ld. 28 Chinese
12 Jebsen & Co. 120. M. N. Co. 120saka Shosen Kaisha
3 Mitsui Bussan haisha
Jardine, Matheson & Co. 3 Roope........... British str. 1242 Oct. 3 Armstrong British str. 2744 Oct. 70. & 0. 8. 8. Co.
cChristophersen. Norw. str. 3216 Sept. 3Sander, Wieler & Co. W press of China..... Beetham... British str. 003 Sept. 27C. P. R. Co.
Mitchell.................
British str. 1410 Oct. 12 Jardine, Matheson & Co. Dahl ...............
Norw. str. 625 Oct. 10 Chinese 6 h Roach
British str. 1183 Oct. French str. 708 Oct. British str. 1220 Oct. British str. 7446 Get. Swed. str. €97 Oct. French str. 900 Sept. British str. 1427 Oct. Amer. str. 164 Oct. British str. 2122 Oct. British str. 1984 Sept. der.
str.
678 Oct. Chi. str. 1821 Oct. Ger.
960 Oct. str. British str. 1299 Oct. British atr. 5076 Oct. Norw, str. 1001 Oct. Ger. str. 1018 Oct. [British str. 3587 Oct. Ger. str. 1021 Oct. Ger.
str. 6720 Oct. Norw. str.
837 Oct. French str. 71 Oct. British str 3216 Oct. British str. 1109 Oct. British str 836 Oct. Ger. str. 1002 Oct. British str. 1170 Oct. British str. 1109 Oct. Ger. str. 1115 Oct. British str. 1424 Oct. British str. 1811 Oct. 982 Oct. British str.
M. Struve... For SINGAPORE, PENANG & BOM- Nanshan. Oanfa.... BAY.-
Por Capri, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, the Orange
16th October.
For AMOY & SHANGHAI.--
Per Talwen, at 4 p.m., on Saturday, the
15th October.
For SWATOW, AMOY & TAMSUL —
Per M. Struve, at 5 p.m., on Saturday,
the 15th October.
For A MOY, STRAITS & RANGOON.- For Pundua, at 5 p.m., on Saturday,
the 16th October.
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & CAL
CUTTA.--
Tor Lightning at 2 p.m., on Tuesday,
the 18th October.
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET. The United States Mail Packet Coptic.
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(Registration, with late fee of 10 cents,
up to 10.45 a.m.)
Letters at 11 am. (Supplementary Mail on board up to the time fixed for departure of the mail. Extra Postage 10 cents.)
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TONGKONA HOTEL.
Mrs W. H. Allaire Mr and Mrs A.
Allen
Mr Barbillon
Mr R. B. Beattie
Mrs H. L. Laubach F. Mr A. R. Lewis
Mr R. H. Lock
Mr & Mrs Alf Lutz Mr D. Macdonald Mrs T. E. Bingham Mr C. Gordon Mackie Mr and Mis A. Ma.
belron
and child
Mr R. J. Birleck Mr & Mrs S. Bisney Miss Bisney Mr W. S. Bissoil Mr D. K. Blair Mr & Mrs R. Boggan Miss Milton
and a fant
Dr O, Marriott Mr T. P. McAran
Mr & Mrs E. Meikle
Mr E. A. Bonner
Mr P. I. Miller
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tr H. G. Fisher
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Mr Geo. Somerville"
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Woolmer
Mr and Mrs Gordon
Wright
Mr Yoshida Dr. B. Zanetti ·
CARLTON HOUSE.
Mr J. W. Bains
Mr T. E. Banks
Mr Barker
Mr W. J. Hobbe Mr H. H. Kempt Mr J. Loth
Mr John 8: ChapmanMr McLoy Mr H. S. Cheverton Mr Newson Mr F. O. Day
Mr Arthur C. Disa
„Mr EA. Earley
Mrs G. Osborn
Mr A. J. Skinn' Mr P. Wehrs Mr & Mrs T. Wright Mr F. O. Zebrniann
fight bat Chamberlais-Pain Balm
Paklat...
Patroclus
Para Nang....
Prinzess Alice Pranto Quang-Tam Sikh
Taiwan Thales.... Tsintau Waishing Whampoa Wongkoi... Yotshing. Zafiro Zweens
Sailing Vossels.
E. B. Sutton.. Evie J. Ray Kentmere
13 Demes...
5 c Dickens
3 Schmalfusa.
kwWettin
Seeborg
Be Vida
3 cRowley
3 cflarder
5 h Crowo......
3 c Koch
cCourtney
3 Partridge
B Bruhn
9 Sellar
o Rodger
9 cNesbitt
12 cJohnson
Kasten
2 12 cl Burch....
STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL
(SUPPLIED THROUGH REUTER]. Tiberghien, Sept. 2; Marie Valerie, Bat
tersea, 6; Bucenaur, 9; Alesia, Verona, Pollux, St Fillins, Scottish Monarch, Longships, Schuylykell, Skuld, 13;
0. Ferd Luiers, Juson, Newtonholl,
Flintshire, Celtic,
Riverdale, Slavonin, 16; Baner,
1 Butterfield & Swire
8 Sander, Wieler & Co. 5 Butterfield & wire 12 Butterfield & Swire 11Butterfield & Swiro
12 Melchers & Co.
12 East Asiatio Trading Co. 12 Bradley & Co,
12 Dodwell & Co., La. 10 Butterfield & Swire
11 Douglas Steamship Co. 10 Butterfield & Swire
9rdine Matheson & Co. 11 Butterfield & Swire 11Butterfield & Swire
12 Jardine, Matheson & Co. 11hewan, Tomes & Co. 12 Order
Amer. bqe. 1248 July 19Order
Amer. e. 18 Aug. 6Sander, Wieler & Co. British sh. 2600 June 14Standard Oil Co.
Exchange.
HONGKONG, October 13, 1904. On London-
Bangkok Australian Ports
K'loon Dook Oct, 14. Oct. 15.
S'pore and Bombay (Oct. 15,
[3 hal & San F'cisco Oct. 15.
Vancouver (B.C.) Oct. 19.
Bwatow & Foochov Oct. 14.
Shanghai
¡Oct. 14.
Manil
A
Oct. 14.
Spore & Calcutta Cet. 18.
Cos'tan Dock
Swatow & Tamsui Oct. 16.
Bangkok
Oct. 14.
Manila
Oct. 10,
China Coast Meteorologica: Register.
Bank, Wire, **
•
***
"
On demand,...
***
...1/91 ...1/10
"
80 days' sight,
...1/10,
11
4 months' sight,
...1/10,
Station,
Credits, 4
11
" 100
...1/10,
On Paris!
Moyune,
Princess. 20; Denbighshire, Agamemnon, Segovia, 23; Indravelli, Kirk'ee, Lauschan,
On demand, t Bede, 27; Ceylon, Nordpol,
Credits, 4 months' sight, Monmouthshire. Un Borlin- Pyrrhus, Yangtsce, Brezizel,
Benmohr, 30; Benlarig, Fiiodon Hall, Jara, Sarpedon, Badeniu, Ei er, Prinz Rerent Luitpold, Pos han, October 4'; Ardandearg Mene. laus. Rednorshire, Bandong, Ganges, Gueisernau, Munich, Peleus, Simoom, Spezia, 7; Glenturret 11.
Documentary, 4 months' sight, 1/10
ARRIVALS AT HOME,
September 11, Sithoniu, Hyson, Indrapura,
Polyne ien
Mails.
The C. P. R. Co.'s 8.5. Empress of India
left Vancouver on Monday afternoon the 3rd October for Hongkong, via the usual Ports of Call.
The P. M. S. S. Korea, with mails, &c., from San Francisco to the 20th Sept., via Hono ulu, has arrived at Yoko hama, and left for this port vis Inlad Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki and Manila, on the 16th Oct The P. M. S. S. Siberia with
hmails &o., left San Francisco for this port via Honolulu, Yokohama, Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai, on the 7th October,
Steamers Expected.
On Demand, On New York.
On demand,
...
Credits, 60 days' aight, ... On Rombay-
1-40
G
100
G
DOG
Wire,... On demand, On Calcutta-
Wire....... On demand,
On Singapore.
On demand,...
On Manila-
On demand, Pe808.
On Shanghai-
On demand.. ***
Dad
**137
12th- October.—AT 4 F,M.
***l}{{
Destination.
Australian Porta
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 1904.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Vessels.
Australian (6)..
Tjipanas
****** DAY
Agents.
Date of Leaving.
Gibb, Livingston & Co.net. 15, at Noon. Butterfold & Swire ... October 15.
Amoy and Shanghai... Taiwan (0) Australian Ports ........... Taiyuan (0) ............ Hutterfield & Bwire.. October 27. Amoy, Straits, R'goon Pundua (6).............Jardine, Matheson&C Uct. 16, Daylight.
Butterfield & Swire
October 22, Genoa, Mars,, L'pool. Achillos (8). Japan via Shanghai.. Tjilatjap (8) ................................... Java-China-Japan Lijo 2dd half of Oct. Java-China-Japan Lijn 2nd half of Oct. Java Porta.... Japan via Shanghai... Timahi (8) ............ Java-China-Japan Lijn 1st half of Nov.
Butterfield & Swire ... October 14. Kobe
'chang (*)
Butterfield & Swire... October 25. L'don, Am'dam, A'er Pingeuey
November 8, Batterfeld & Swire L'don, Am'dam, A'erp Machaon (6) ...............................
Butterfield & Swire.... November 22. L'don, Am'dam, A'erp Jason (s)...
İP. & O. 8. N. Co....Oot. 29, at Neon. Malts (8)........................................... London, &c............ Marseilles via Saigon Salazie (8) Messageries Maritime Oct. 18, at-1 p.m. Manila ............................... Zakro (6)..
).................................................... Shewan, Tomes & Co. Oct. 15, at 10 am. MADI.................................
Rubi (6) ...................................Shewan, Tomes & Co. Ust. 22, at 10 a.m. New York v.Suez Canal St Hugo (8) Dodwell & Co. Limited About Nov. 18. Now York v.Suez Canal Claverburn (6) ..................... Shewan, Tomes & Co About Oct. 18. New York v.Suez Cana Kennebec (8),...........Standard Oil Co......About Nov. 19. Shanghai.................. Kweiyang (a).. ..... Dodwell & Co. Limited October 18.
Simla (6) .... Shanghai.................................
.....[P. &'0. 8. N. Co.......About Oct. 21. Shanghai...
Banca (8) ....................................... P. & 0. 8. N. Co....... About Oct. 25.
...... Portland & A. 8. Co..October 27.
S'hai and Portland, Or. Numuntis (6)..... S'hai and Portland, Or. Arabia
(B)
| ........................................ [Portland & A. 8. Co. November 19. S'haland Portland, Or Aragonia (8) ............ Portland & A. S. Co.. December 18. S'pore,P'ang, Ulbo &c. Trieste (a).............. Sander, Wieler & Co. October 29, p.m. ....... Butterfield & Swire,... Oct 18, at 8 p.m. S'pore, P'ang, Calcutta. Lightning (8). S'toy, Amoy & Tamsui M. Struve (n)............................... Unaka Shosen Kaisha. Oct. 16, Daylight. Stow.Amoy& Anping Providence (8) Osaka Shosen Kaisha. Oct. 19, Daylight. S'tow, Amoy & Tamani Frithjof (a).... Osaka Shosen Kaisha..Oct, 23, Daylight. S'tow, Amoy, Foochow Triumph (8) ................................. Osaka Shosen Kaisha..Oct. 26, Daylight. 3'tow, Amoy & F'chow Haitan (5) ...........................................) Douglas Lapraik & Co. Oct. 14, at 11 Lm. Victoria, B.C., Taooms Yangteze (8)
Butterfield & Swire... November 1. Dod well Victoria, B.C., Tacoma Lyra (n)
Co. Simited October 20. Vancouver (B.C.), &c. Empress of China (8)..lanadian P'fio R. Co October 19. Vancouver (B.0.), &c Tartar (8)
Canadian P'fo R. Co November 2.
Vancouver (B.C.), &c. Empress of India (s).. Canadian P'fic R. Co. November 12.
SHARE LIST.-QUOTATIONS.
Stocks.
BANKA.
-
October 13, 1904,
flock,
No. of Shares.
Paid
Olosing Quotations,
Que.
125
upi s
All
Hongkong and Shanghal Bank Corp.) 90,000 18. National Bank of China, Limited 18,270 £ 750 €
10,000 $
1685, buye
London, £67.10.0-
10 £ 899, sellers
10 £ 8 $39, sellers
1810, buyers
1
2508 50 7265
156 5 T, 75
Do. Founders' shares MARINE TRAIERANCER. Cantor Insurance Office Co., Id. China Traders' Treurance Co., Ed.... 94,000 8 83.33% 25 $81 North-China Treurance Co.. Id. ........ 10,000 Union Insurance Socisty: Id......... 10,000 8 8.000 8 Yangtaze neurance Association, Id, FIRE INSURANCES,
20,000 $ O'ina Fire Tongranor Co., Id. ...... Hongkong Fire Tranrance Co.. L. 8,000
rocks, 1,
250 8 100 2610, ra'rs & buyers
100 8 608146, buyers
100
20 287, salen & buyers
250
50 £335, sales
50
all #526
6,000 3
25 8 25 $47, sellers
8)
Huong & Whamma Trek Đó Là 50ms
Cai Limited, DOGUL Goo. Fenwick S
T............. 8,000 8
61 $27), sellers · Oo. Ed..... 56,700 Tls. 100 Tle100 Tle. 174, sellore
Wind.
New Amov
8. 0. Farnha
Barometer.
Tempe.ature.
Humidity.
Direction,
Oshima....
Naha........
Ishi'jima... 130.00
Weather,
RUGS, ETC.
Chine and Mini 8, 8. Co. Ld.. 80,000 8
20,000 Donglax Pleamedin Co., Limited .. HK, C. and M, Steamboat Co., IA RO000 $ Indo-China 8, N. Company, Limited, 60,000
Shanghai Tug & Lighter Co., Ltd, 200.000
do. Preference.
DEFINTRIF",
Th, 48h, buyers {Tls. 45, buyers
$242, sales
WI APVER,
FK. & Kow, Wharf & Codorn Co. 80,000.
Shanghai and Hongkew Wharl Co... 20,100 The 100 Tle100 Tls. 168, buyers
LAND AND BUILDING,
508 508264, sellerz
50
all $92, sellera
***
230 2331
158
15 $29, buyers
Vi'ustack. 2 p. Nemaro...
10
All $132
30.16
NW
**
10,000 8
108
10940, sellers
187
Hakodato.
30 21
3
11
Tokio
30.18
NE
Star Ferry Company. Id. ..........................
100008
17
44)
Kochi
30.7
£
11
P
451
Nagasaki...
30.11
BW
Taku Tug and Lighter (q., IA.
Shell Transport & Trading Co., Ltd.....
10 1
5 $30, sellers
1 25. sellers
8,800 T18. 50 Tls
T. 30
**
Kagoshima
13.11
SE
Tia. $100,000
50 Tis, 60
318
BE
***
138
005
N
业务
SE
*
104
***
1367 137
Taihoku... 30.00
{
51% pm.
89
Taichu...... 99 94 Tainan..... Koshan
30,00 Pescadores 29 98 Weihaiwoi.3 30..
W
China Sugar Company, Limited....... Luzon Sugar Company. Limited. Perak Sugar Cultivation Co., Ld........'
20,000 (s
100 11
7,000 is
100 A
6, buyers
7,000 Tls. 50 T
50 T16. 60
"
[29.97]
*
all 114, sales
NE
..
NE R
P
NE 3 OV
Gotzlaff...
||3.03 76 (64√ ENE
2
CV
71
Sharp I'k.. Amoy
**
150. 73 83 E 13
11
|29 92|| 87 |65 NE | 2
b
Swatow ....
29 99 82714
b
11
Hinghong Land Investment and Agency Company, Limited ......... Shanghai Land Investment Co., IA 52,000 TI Kowloon Land and Building Com-'
n-16.000
350,000 3
100
100 8150, sales
50
l.50 T. 112, buyers
50
30 $89
Canton ....
29.99 85 54 BE 1 b
11
Wei-hel.wel Land & Bul'ding Co., Ld
8,764
น
"
26
Gap Rock
129.97
11
Macao......
11
{là phong..
29.97 84 29 97 79
**
+
ENE 4 E 1 NW 1 29.80 82 76 ENE 0
Humphreys Estate & Finance Co.
100,000 50,000
25 Tls.25 Tls. 18, bŋyəra
10
50 5 60 260, sellers
100
"
29.79 84 29.8 87
N1 wew1.a
A
2 b
21
+
30 days' sight, (private paper) ... 72} On Yokohama→→
G-M
On demand, Gold Leaf, 100 fine, (per tael)... Sovereigns (Bank's buying rate) Aliver (pes or.) .-
Hongkong Tides.
90
858,80 Hongkong 1 p 29,8 78 08 $10,86 Vict. Foak
The tide table given below has been compiled at the Nautical Almanac Office in London from the result of the analysis of observations taken by means of an au- tomatic tide-recording machine in the Wa
Police Basin at Tsim Sha Tsui during the years 1887-8-9.
The zero of the table corresponde with the zero of the soundings in the Admiralty Charts which has been found to be 4 feet 3 inches below mean sea level.
The O. N. Co.'s .. Tainan, from Austra-ter lian Ports, left Sydney on Sept. 20th, and is due here on or about 15th Oct. The Indo-China S, N. Co. Ld.'s 8.5. Rum
sing left Calcutta for this port vin The Straits on 4th Oct., and may be ex-
To obtain the depth of water on the tide pected here on or about the 20th Oct.
gauge at the Victoria Naval Yard add 3 atcamer feet 4 inches, and on the gauge at Lamont Java-China Japan-Lijn Tjipanus left Kobe for this port on the Dock, Aberdeen, add 10 feet 6 inches to 8th October, and may be expected the height given in the table. here on or about the 18th October,
Java-China-Japan.Lijn
The
The
steamer
Tiketjup left Macassar for this port on the 9th October, and may be expected here on or about the 17th October.
The N. Y. K. 8.8. Yowała Maru (Austra- Jian Line) left Kobe, via Moji and
Nagasaki for this port on the 11th
Day of
Week.
Manila..... Bacolod ...3 p.
liolo Coba
*
S. Jame 4 p. 29.86 79 Malate.....
www.
West Point Building Co., Limited,.. 12,500
TRAMWAYS.
HK High-Level Tramways Co., Ld. 1,250
MININO.
Sorité Francaise des Charbon.
all $12.70, sales
108 226
All $300
$490
118/10 38, bayors
16,000 Fcs. 250
nages du Tonkin, ....................................**** Raub Aust, Gold Mining Co., Ed.....200,000 € 12,000 8
FOTELS. ETO.
**
Hongkong Hotel Company, Ltd. Astor House Hotel Ltd. (Tientsin). Astor House Hote: Co., Ltd. (S'hai DISPENSAPIER, A. S. Watson & Co., Limited..... do.
40
50 all $137, sales
253 25 $27, sales,
་
10 8 0 13 75, x new issue mles
01 $13
10 * 10 $92, buyers
B
13
2,000 T.Tls.5 T1.50 Tis, 150 30,000
A0000
†29 93 30.18
N
30,000
N
FA
"
10,000
30.11
XE
Watkins Limited
310.07
NE
LIGHTING.
30 07
30.04
FK. and China Gas Co., Limited... Shanghat Gan Company, Ltd........ Hongkong Electric Co., Limited
7,000
$
8,000
30,000
New Electrios (new issue)
30,000
BRICK AND CEMENT.
50,000 8
13th October.-AT 10 M. Vl'ostock.. 7 n.|| Nemuro... 6A.30.12 Hakodate... Tokio Kochi...... Nagasaki... Kagoshima Oshima..... Naha......... 80.01 Ishi'jima. Tsihoku ... Ga. 29 98] Taichu....." Tainan ...... Koshun ...
1) In feet,
4,2 Swatow
זן
30.01
T
October 14th to 20th, 1904.
19
Hion WATER.
Hongkeny 31ean
LOW WAYE Hongkong
91
་་
Time.
Height. Menn
Time
Height,
***
Perky
October, and is expected to arrive here Fr. on the 18th October,
14
1'42 a
5.2
m6 84
5 310
29 95 29.96 (29 97 Pescadores 29.96 Weihaiwei 9a.29.95 72 - 3 b Gutalaff 20,97 74 63 Esz 2 by
30.02 74 81 Sharp Pk., Amoy
...... 6a. 29.94 73 C7 NE 1
9.
NE
NE
b
}
Sat.
15
m
0 8
7.0
TO 7 38
4
.
9 67 黯 4.9
8 0 4.6
Canton....
900. 16
0 41
07
m
8 51
2.7
27
497
A
6 48 a
Моп. 17 m
Tues.
154
in 10 0
Vict, Peak
"
8 39
4.9
BG. 42
m 1 11
ZB
0 60 a
10 58 4
4.8
m510
61
7 21 a
5,6
Tbar. 120
豆
€ 15
6.1
4.4
744 a
5.8
0 40 B 2.6
Iloilo
The P. & O. Co.'s 8.8. Mazagon left Singa pore for this port on the 8th October, at 6 a.m.
The P. & A steamer Arabia, sailed from
11
18 *** 3 Portland, Ore., on Oor. 6th, via Japan Wed, 19 ports, and may be expected here on the 7th November.
The A. A. 8 s. Mussipequa left New York on 6th Oct and is due here on or about the 29 h November,
Latest Advices.
The 8.8. Lyns-left Shanghai on the 12th Oct., and may be expected here on 16th Oct.
The C. P. R. Co.'s 8.8. Tartar arrived at Nagasaki at 83 a.m. on Wednesday, the 10th October, and left again at 7 p.m. on same day for Shanghai, where the is due to arrive, at 5 a.m. on Fri day, the 14th October.
Temperature.
Mr R. G. Heckford Mr E, B. Helme Mr T. Helmers
bas cured it many times and Idoso when-
ever opportunity offers. A remedy is a
ilosuzoxa, October 18, 1904,
generally family liniment and not only does BAROMETEN
Mr. F. Kashiwakuma
it quickly relieve rheumatic pains but it
Do.
20.95 29.90
also cures lame back, stiff neck, soreness of
Mr and Mrs Cha Man
Lau
Do.
the muscles and stiffness of the joints. It TuckMOMETER
is antiseptic and when applied to cute,
Do.
Do
4 P.....
1. P.M..... 80 80 "Do.' (Wet bulb) 9 A., 76 1775 Do
Do. 4PM 74 Do Do. Maximin
29.85
Mr J, Kernin
Mr Choi Kai Len
Mr J. 8. Millers
Mr 8. Sheshawa“
Mr H. W. Halloway Mr M. Tornutt Mr & Mrs R. HardingMir M. J. Whiley Dr Hough
Mr. LQ Young
bruises, burns or soalde, heal cauch wounds. without maturation and in as time than:j by any other treatment, and runles the in- jury is very severe, will no leave a star, For sale by All Dealers*Erina & Co. Ltd., General Agents.
Do. Minimum over night 76
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Hongkong Register.
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"
Hongkong 10a, 30 00 79
Gap Rock 29.96
་ ་་་་་ 29.96 77
Mação?! Haiphong..
Manila
Bacolod... 9a.
Coba ..***
*
29.87 29.88
0. 6. James 10 6:
Malate.....
40900= | | 03 05 05 01 ||600|
J. I. PLUMMER, Chief Assistant.
Hongkong Observatory, Out: 13, 1904.
Green Island Cement Co., Ld.
MISCELLANEOUS,
י,
1 all 8160, huyers
Tls. 50 T8,50 (Tle, 106, ale
108 10915, buyers 10 8 68 sellers
108 10 331
Bells Asbestos Eastern Agency. 8,604 £ 12/6 £12/8 F
Ld.
308 10 8 10 |$18)
A
39), buyers
108 10 g/ 71. all 182, buyer
26
alk. $260, cellers
£20 The 387), buyers 2695 $1
United Babeatos Oriental Agency,
100 #ders Limited...................................
7,00018 Hk. Steam Water-boat Co., Ltd." Hongkong Dairy Farm Co.......................| 10,000 Hockeng Toe Company, Limited... 5,000 Shangbai Waterworks Co., Ltd.....7,200 € "ebrau Planting Company, Ltd..... 20,000 H'borg Rope Manufactory Co., T | 10,000 |***
10 810, sellere 190,00 0 Hongkong Cotton Spinning Co., IZ Ewo Cotton Spinning and Weav
20,000 Tls 60 Tls 5 Tia. 30, sellers ing Co., Id.
10,000 Tls. 76 17.75 Tle. 25
International Cotton Manufactur
ing On., Id.
Laon-Kong-Mow Cotton Spinning
and Westing Con Lai
-50|·|■]] || #140, Fallere
10
8,000 T 100 Tie104 (s. 22
1010 0, sellers
1911, buyera
10: all 240, buyers 148 10 8:11, sellers
For Chee Cotton Spinning Co., I. Chins' Provident Lost Mortgage.
2,000 Tl. 500 Tls 0 Tis, 18, sellers $0,000
Previous Fre
day.
On date at On date at at 1p.m 10a.m.
Obina Borneo Company, Thi
60,000
.4.p.m.
Barometer Temperature Humidity Direction
30.06
78
39.10 79
29 08
Campbell, Moore & Co., Limited .... Wm. Powell, Ld. ........
1,200
12,000
78
Shanghai and Hongkong Dyelog
$1,200
50
50 $50
58
56
1. BAROMETER, reduced to 82 degrees Fahrbeselt
and Cleaning Co.. Tel. ...................
Philippine Co., Ed. .... Alhambra Limited,
87,500 800
10:18 · 10 [39], sellern (500 353 $100, söllers
Vuo mzun
Wind Force ********* Weather
Highest open air temperature on the 11th Lowest open ale temperature on the 11th
= 1,
80*
J. I. PLUMMER, Chief Assistant. Hongkong Observatory, Oct. 12th, 1904.
THE BEST TREATMENT that can be
and to the level of the sea in faches, tenths, and hun- | CIGAR COMPANIES, dredths.
2.
TEMPERATURE
dity
In the shade, in degrees Fahren
HUMIDITY in percentage of saturation, the hummal.
y of air'esturated with moisture being 100,
DIRECTION OF War, to two points
5. FÓBAN OF WHrs, according to Beaufort Boale.
6. STATS OF Warum & blue sky, a detached clonis
d driszling rain, / fog, z gloomy, A hail, 3 lightning, a
ARNOUTLI,
overosat, passing abowers, aqually, rafo, now Chinese Imperial 1685 1.767,200 Tls, 2507 % p. annun. Par. thunder, visibility, we dew (wat)]
Zo Bam in inches, tenths and hundredths,
Vessels At The Dooks →→→ At Kowloon
U.S.8. Pathfinder, Agincourt, Likin,
Tgiven cute, bruises, sprains, so aids of U.5.3: Fathomar, U.3.9. Chauncey, 17.8.8.
like injuries is a free application of Cham Herling Pain Balm, It allays the pain almost instantly and sinniri always be on hand. For sale by All Dealers KING & Co., Ltd., Geburakta ganta.
VERNON and SMITH, Snare Brok
Pomp ** U.S.8. ___ Bainbridge, Kaipan. Printed and published for the Iroprietor. Gro. Murray Bair, Karin Banrbón.
DONALD, at No., B, Wyndham Street Hongkong.
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