Martell's
Brandies
are known and asked for
all over the World
Bole Agents,
No. 12,983
The China Mail.
H. Price & Co.,
12 Queen's Rd., O ntral.
ESTABLISHED
458
號七月“十年四雾百九千一英
Business Notices.
INNES' (PATENT)
HONGKONG, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1904,
Business Notices.
日---初買十年甲
METALIC ZINC POWDER
CHRISTMAS AND
NEW YEAR GIFTS
.FOR HOME FRIENDS.
MACEWEN FRICKEL & CO.,
NDERTAKE to Deliver Gift', ote
UN
(Free of Charge to Consignee) in any
par of the World.
LATEST SHIPPING DATES.
To England
...Nov. 8th
***
...Nov. 15th
To Gonnany...
...Nov. 9th
To Italy
...Nov. 9th
To France...
To United States via Sau)
Francisco
Nov. 8th To United States via Suez Canal..Oct. 10th To India
To South Africa
To Australia
To Canada
1
...Oct. 21st
Oct. 9int ...Nov. 8th
CHINA PARCEL EXPRESS,
UFFICE-3. DUDDELL STREET. Hongkong, October 7, 1904.
Intimations.
BANK HOLIDAY.
1815
Accordance with Government Noti
FOR PREVENTION OF CORROSION IN MARINE OR LAND
BOILER S.
In Bollers where Corrosion has already taken place, the intro- This form of duction of Zinc Powder will effectually stop it. Metallic Zine is 5 times more powerful in its preservative action than that Eino Slabs, Balls or Plates.
FURTHER PARTICULARS FROM
W. S. BAILEY & CO.,
Engineers, HONGKONG.
HONGKONG, CANTON, MACAO AND WEST RIVER STEAMERS.
JOINT SERVICE OF
BANKS will be CLOSED for the Tranne- MACAO
tion of Public Business on WEDNESDAY,
the 9th NOVEMBER, the anniversary of
the Birthday of His Most Gracious Majesty King Edward VII.
Hongkong, November 5, 1994.
2042
HONGKONG BOAT CLUB.
THE
HE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND
THE
D. C. L. Old Tom Gin,
The most rollable on this marke.
Sole Agents,
H. Price & Oo,
18, Queens Rd.,
PRICE, $8.00 Per Month.
Business Notices.
BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN AGENCY, LIMITED GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO,”
(SOLE AGENTS FOR BELL'S ASBESTOS!CO., LTD,, LONDON),
BILL'S ASBESTOS
THE
MOST
RELIABLE
PACKING.
FOR
DAGGER
PACKING
MARINE
ENGINES.
BEWARE OF IMITATIONS.
SOLE MANUFACTURERS :
BELL'S ASBESTOS CO., LD., LONDON.
A LARGE STOOK OF PACKINGS, JINTINGS, &c.- ALWAYS IN HAND, OFFICE:-6, DES VŒUX ROAD.
LANE CRAWFORD & C
JUST RECEIVED
STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., AND CHINA NEW SEASON'S STOCK
NAVIGATION COMPANY, Ltd.
Hongkong-Canton Line.
B.E. HONAM, 2.363 sons, Captain R. D. Thomas.
8.8. POWAN, 2,338 tons, Captain G. F. Morrison, R.N.R.
8.8. FATSHAN, 2,260 tons, Captain W. A Valentine.
8.8. HANKOW, 3,073 tons, Captain B. Branch.
6.6. KINSHAN. 1,995 tons, Captain J. J. Lossius.
AND NEWEST DESIGNS
OF
AXMINSTER CARPET SQUARES AND RUGS
WOVEN IN ONE PIECE.
will be held in the CLUB GYNMA. Departures from HONGKONG to CANTON daily at 8.30 am. (Sunday Excepted), 9 p.m. Genoese and Imperial Axminster Carpets.
STUM, Tsim-sha-tsui, on TUESDAY next,
the 8th Inst, at 6 o'clock sharp,
E. W. CARPENTER,
Hon. Secretary.
Hongkong, November 5, 1904,
NOTICE.
And 10:30 pm (Saturday Excepted). Departures from CANTON to HONGKONG daily at 8.30 a.m., (Sunday excepted),
3
p.m.
and 6 p.m.
These Steamers, carrying His Majesty's Mails, are the largest and fastest on the
Velvet Pile and Brussels Carpets.
1997 River. Special attention is drawn to their Superior Saloon and Cabin accommodation. Chenille, Tapestry and Serge Curtains,
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
WITH Reference to the Notification
the Revocation of the Power of Attorney given by PIERRE PAUL LEMAIRE to ERNEST ARTHUR MEURER, NOTICE IS NOW HEREBY GIVEN that the Power of Attorney therein referred to, was a Special Power dated the 24th November, 1900. Such Notice did not affect or revoke in any way the Power of Attorney given by Mr LEMAIRE to Mr MEURER to receive the amounts due under the certain Contracts contained in an Assignment dated the 31st October, 1903, from Mr LEMAIRE to Mr MEURER of the Goodwill of the Business in Hongkong of P. LEMAIRE & CO. together with the right to continue trading in Hongkong under that Name which busi ness belongs to the said ERNEST AR THUR MEURER solely.
Sd. PIERRE PAUL LEMAIRE,
by his Attorney PAUL BARBILLON. Dated the 3rd November, 1904.
WE
NOTICE.
་
SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD
Hongkong-Macao Line.
8.8. HEUNGSHAN, 1,998 tons, Captain H. D. Jones,
Departures from Hongkong to Macao on week days at 2.30 p.m.
Departures on Sundays at 12.30 pm. Departures from Macao to Hongkong daily at 8.30 a.m.
Canton-Macao Line.
8.8. LUNGSHAN, 219 tons, Captain T. Hamlin,
This steamer leaves Canton for Macao every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8.30 a.m.; and leaves Macao for Canton every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m.
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, ID.
Canton-Wuchow 'Line.
5.0. SAINAM, 688 tons, Osptain J. Willox.
8. NANNING, 689 tons, Captain C. Butchart.
One of the above Steamers leaves Canton for Wuchow every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8.30 a.m., and the other leaves Wuchow for Canton on the same days
at 8.30 a.m. Round trips take about five days. These vessels have Superior Cabin Accommodation and are lighted throughout by electricity.
1988
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TE Beg to inform our Customers that we will CLOSE our Shop from 1ST DECEMBER, 1904, until further notice.
VICTORIA HAIR-DRESSING
SALOON. Hongkong, November 1, 1904.
1969
WANTED.
YOUNG ENGLISH LADY. just arrived,
You
desires Situation as GOVERNESS,
or would give Private Lessons. Speaks fluent French, German and Italian. Music and Drawing,
Apply to
! M.,' Care of CHINA MAIL' OFFICE. Hongkong, October 26, 1904.
NOTICE.
1926
THE Undersigned has taken over the
Further particulars may be obtained at the Office of the :-
HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LD.
18. Bank Buildings, Queens' Road Central, oppsite the Hongkong Hocal.
Or of BUTTERFIELD AND SWIRE,
Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
PELHAM HOUSE.
PRIVATE HOTEL, CENTRALLY SITUATED.
TREE MINUTES WALK FROM POST OFFICE. SPECIAL TERMS FOR MONTHLY BOARDERS. RATES MODERATE.
29, WYNDHAM STREET. Hongkong, September 6, 1904,
E
DR HARRY FONG, AMERICAN TRAINED DENTIST.
LECTRICAL and Latest Improved
Appliances.
41, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Entrance on Lee Yuen Street. Hongkong, July 28, 1904.
- THE AMERICAN SYSTEM
OF
ENTISTRY. Lease and Goodwill of the COND
NAUGHT HOUSE HOTEL from This
Dr. M H. CHAUN,
1379
Date, and will not be Answerable for any 37, DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.
Debts previous to This Date,
KO PAN. Hongkong, November 1, 1904.
THE POPULAR
SCOTCH
1974
BLACK&WHITE
SCOTEL INTERY
AMES BUCHANAN & CO. SOGCH WHISKY DISTILLERS By Appointment to
& M. THE KING
and
MRE 1 PRINCE of WALES
Supplied
all the cadiu OL 88 and
HOTELA, and to be obta ORAWFORD
From the University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Hongktug, July 28, 1904.
1386
DR JEHANGIR, MEDICAL PRACTITIONER, No. 10, D'AGUILAR STREET. OFFICE HOURS:-9 A.M. to Noon. 3 PM to 5P. Residence-OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, Kowloon.
Hongkong, October 20, 1904.
from LANE Queen's Boad
And
The Bovril Bottle
is familiar in the homes of Britishers the world over in Great Britain itself Bovril is looked upon as the great national stand-by in case of failing strength. Bovril is the very embodiment of nourishment. It imparts strength in a most effect- ive manner, and is, at the same time, palatable.
extremely
BOYRIL
found
1887
STORES, CHEMISTS,
&o,, throughout Hongkong, China
CHEE WING & CO.,
1635
28 & 29, LEE YUEN STREET (WEST) HONGKONG,
DEALERS IN
All Sorts of COPPER, BRASS STEEL.
IRON WARE, &c.
يه
STEEL GIRDERS and TEES, CORRUGATED IBON, PIG IRON, &c.,
Suitable for SHIPS, ENGINEERS AND HOUSE BuildEDE.
Hongkong, May 29, 1900
1297
CANTON HOTEL,
HO-NAM, CANTON.
NEWLY OPENED.
ITUATED on the River Front at Ho-
nam almost facing Shameen.
IST
Rooms Elegantly Furnished, large and lofty, with Spacious Balconies. Excellent Position.
Free from Obnoxious Surroundings. Bost always in attendance. Telegrams receive prompt attention. Visitors to Canton should not fail to secure accommodation before leaving Hong- kong.
CHAN CHING KUEN,
Manager. Canton, October 28, 1904,
1038
Dr NEWELL WILSON,
DENTIST.
Blankets and Eider Down Quilts. LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
STAG HOTEL,
148, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
A FIRST CLASS HOTEL, MOST CENTRALLY SITUATED;
WELL FURNISHED AND AIRY BEDROOMS. Monthly Boaders accommodated on very Moderate Terms.
For Particulars, apply to
THE MANAGER. Hongkong, November 3, 1904,
1985
MARINE MOTORS AND MOTOR
LAUNCHES.
BRITISH MANUFACTURERS, and will be pleased to supply Catalogues and Undersigned' is Agent in China for LISTER & SONS of London and other Price Lists on application,
A SAMPLE BOLT now Open to Inspection in Hongkong Harbour,
GO MOXON,
1454
D.
5, VICTORIA BUILDINGS, QUEEN'S ROAD. NOMA, TATTOOER,
60, QUEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
Portland Cement.
In casks of 375 Ibs net, $5,00 per cask, ex Factory,
Im bage of 250 lbs_not, $3.20 per bag, ex Factory,
FACTORIES-HONGKONG AND MACAO,
Glazed Stoneware, Drain Pipes and Fittinës, Glassd Paving Bricks and Tiles, Fire Bricks and Fire Clay.
FIRE OLAY WORKS.-DEEP WATER BAY, HONGKONG.
For further particulars, apply to
Shewan, Tomes & Co.,
GENERAL MANAGERS.
FINEST
BLACKBERRY BRANDY
Price per Doz. Qts.,
Bottle,
"
Hongkong, September 1, 1904.
811.00. 1.00. LANE, CRAWFORD & CC.
FAIR ALL & CO.
SPECIAL AUTUMN SHOW DAYS
COMMENCING
FRIDAY,
the 28th October, 1904.
Hongkong, October 27, 1904..
THE
HONGKONG
REPLETE WITH EVERY LUXURY.
LARGE AND AIRY RECEPTION ROOMS.
2196
109b
HOTEL
ELECTRIC LIGHT AND FANE,
READING AND PRIVATE BILLARD ROOMS EUROPEAN OREF.
CONNAUGHT HOUSE HOTEL
QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
OFFICES. EXCELLENT CUISINE AND WINES,
THE Public are informed that my Parlours are open from 9 A.1. all day. My 32 years' A FIRST CLASS HOTEL, SITUATED NEAR THE BANK AND FRINCIPA
experience in tattooing is a pu rantee of good work and prompt execution. My Colours are absolutely fast and perfectly harmless, and produce a charming effect not attained by any other, as their composition is only known to me. H. R. H. The Duke of York, and H. I H. The Emperor of Russia, both honoured me with their patronage; besides many others of Hi h Rank. Prices Moderato and satisfaction guaranteed as attested by 3700 Recommendations which I have received from all Sources.
Hongkong, August 2, 1904.
N. LAZARUS,
OPTICIAN, A
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.
هد
PORTRAITURE IN ALL STYLES.
1797
AMATEUR WORK A SPECIALITY, Hongkong, October 5, 1904.
THOMAS' HOTEL
A
1812
FIRST CLASS HOTEL, most centrally atuated; Well Furnished and Airy Bedrooms. Monthly Boarders accommodated on very Moderate Terms..
For Particulars, apply to
THE MANAGER.
Hongkong, August1, 1904.
THE
CARLTON HOUSE HOTELS.
8 and 10, ICE HOUSE ROAD (CENTRAL),
(3 MINUTES FROM THE CLOCK TOWER).
1418
NEWLY FURNISHED IN ELEGANT STYLE AS A FIRST-CLASS
PRIVATE RESIDENCE, A
Largo and Lofty Rooms Elegantly Furnished. Hydraulic Klevato: Hot and Cold Water throughout. Special Rates for Tourists Launch Service for Guests,
For Terms, apply
THE MANAGEB.
VICTORIA DISPENSARY.
Aniseed and Licorice Cough Balsam
for
Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, and Soreness of the
Chest -Price 50 cents and $1.00.
CRUICKSHANK'S COUGH REMEDY,
A valuable remedy for Influenza, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, and all Diseases of the Chest and
Lungs-Price $1.00 per Bottle.
W. BREWER & CO.
23 and 25, "QUEEN'S ROAD,
Christmas Cards for the Home Mails.
Coloured Japanese Post Cards,
Japanese Novelties in Calendars,”
Japanese Hand-painted Cards,
Chinese Rice Cards.
1926 Cards suitable for Painting on and also for Mounting
Snap Shots.
EY DYER BALLS Now Book, entitled
VERY Mail brings us orders for Dr J.
Situation very Healthy and Quiet; the General Appointments and Cuisine all that can be desired.
For Terms apply to
THE MANAGER. Hongkong, November 7, 1904, WING FA T, IMPORTER and EXPORTER
SILK MERCHANT
JEWELLERY DEALER AND GOLD AND SILVERSMITH.
ANI
• MACAO, THE HOLY CITY, THE GEM F THE ORİENT EARTH.' The„lant pages are now in type. The book will be issu-d by the middle of November. The Special Offer of $1 5) per Copy is unde to all who order on or before next TUESDAY, November 1st. After that date the price will positively be advanced to #2,00. per AS always on hand a Specially Select Copy The dition is a small one. Send Samps Money Order or Compradore's ed Assortment of every kind and Order pattern of Chinese Manufactured SILKS. THE UBINA BAPTIFT PUBLICATION SOCIETY, CURIOS. IVORY WARES, and best
CANTON, CHINA. NO CHARGE FOR EXAMINATIONS. quality of China Gras Cloth and Chinese:
Canton, October 29, 1904, 1 11949
LATEST AMERICAN METHODS.
REASONABLE FEES.
OFFICE HOURS-9K to 6 r..
First Floor, WATKINS BUILDINGS, 81, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, October 19, 1904) 2206
Fbroideries
Beat kind of Manila Cigars, Inspection is cordially Solicited Prices Tery Low
No. 66, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Next Door to China Club "Hongkong, November 1, 1904,
NOTICE OF REMOVAL
ESSRS F BLACKHEAD & 00. have REMOVED their Business-to the GROUND Lone of ST. GEORGE'S BUILDING.
Hongkong, October 27, 1904.
Telephone No.
KUPPER PILSENER BEER
The Leading Beer in the
Far East.
BEWARE OF ÎMITATIONS.
SOLE AGENTS:
Caldbeck, Macgregor & Co.,
16 QUEEN'S ROAD,
$1939
Hongkong, October 26, 190
2
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.
1. FALCONER & Co. ARE AGENTS FOR KOSS'S FAMOUS TELESCOPES AND BINOCULARS, LORD KELVIN'S NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, ADMIRALTY CHARTS AND BOOKS.
BASTMAN'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 CENTRAE,
JAPAN
OOALS.
MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA
1
(MITSUI & 00.)
HEAD OFFICE:-1, SURUGA-CHO, TOKYO. LONDON BRANCH :—24, LIME STREET, E.C.
2123
HONGKONG BRANCH :—PRINCE's BUILDINGS, ICE HOUSE STREET, FIRST FLOOL,
OTHER BRANCHES :
New York, San Francisco, Hamburg, Bombay, Singapore, Sourabaya, Manila, Amoy
Shanghal, Chofoo, Tientain, Newchwang, Port Arthur, Seoul, Chemulpo, Yokohams, Yokosuka, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Maidzuru, Kuro, Shimonoseki, Moji, Waks. matan, Karatau, Nagasaki, Kuchinotsu, Sasebo, Maidzura, Miike Hakodate. Taipeh &c.
Telegraphio Address: 'MITSUI' (A.B.C. and A 1 Codes.)
CONTRACTORS OF COAL to the Imperial Japanese Navy and Arsenals and the State Railways; Principal Railway Companies and Industrial Works; Home and Foreign Mall and Freight Steamere.
SOLE PROPRIETORS of the Famous Miike, Tagawa, Yamano, and Ida Coal Mines. BOLE AGENTS for Hokoku, Hondo, Kanada, Fujinotans, Mameda, Mannours,
Onours, Otsuji, Sasahara, Tsubakuro, Yoshinotani, Yoshio, Yunokibara; and other, Cloals.
Hongkong, May 31, 1904.
S. MINAMI, Manager, Hongkong.
HOLLOWAYS
ト
For Indigestion, Heartburn, Biliousness, Jaundice,
and all Complaints of the Liver and Kidneys.
THEY ARE INVALUABLE
FOR THE USE OF FEMALES.
Manufactured only at 78, New Oxford Street, London. Sobi by all Chemists and Medicina Vendars.
Milkmaid
DENSED MI
BEILKRAID BRE
BRAND
Milk
Guaranteed
Full Cream.
Largest Sale in the World.
THE PERFECTION OF NATURE AND ART.
Manufactured
securing hig
a special process, concentratioir of the nutritive, stimulating refreshing properties of the finest
van
PURE
Cocoa Beans;
and
1139
Intimations.
THE CHINA MAIL.
MITSUBISHI GOSHI-KWAISHA
(MITSU BIS 1 C0)
COAL DEPARTMENT.
MARUNO-UCHL TOKIO.
CABLE ADDRESS: IWASAKI,' which applies to all Branch Offices and Hongkong and Shanghai Agencies.
A1, ABC 5th EDITION, WESTERN UNION CODES USED.
ALL LETTERS ADDRESSED MANAGER, MITSU BISHI CO., WITH NAME OF PLACE UNDER.
BRANCH OFFICES. NAGASAKI, MOJI, KOBE, KARATSU
AND HANKOW.
AGENCIES.
SHANGHAI: H. J. H. TRIPP.
HONGKONG: H. U. JEFFRIES.
MANILA: COMPANIA MARITIMA. YOKOHAMA: M. ASADA.
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CONTRACTORS OF COAL to the Im- perial Japanese Navy and Foreign Navies.; the Imperial Arsenale; the Imperial Rail way; Sanyo, Kiushu and the other Principal Railways; Industrial Works; Home and Foreign Mail and Freight Steamers.
EXPORTERS OF COAL to Hongkong, Shanghai, Hankow, Singapore, Manila, North China, Korean ports and America.
Intimations.
ST. ANDREW'S BALL.
SCOTSMEN Desirous of SUBSCRIBING
to the Forthcoming ST. ANDREW'S BALL on S0TH NOVEMBER, are to- quested to forward to the Undersigned their NAMES, and ADDRESSES, and Stato whether Married or Single.
DAVID WOOD,
Hon. Secretary,
St. Andrew's Ball Committee. Hongkong, October 26, 1904.
1924
TE
HONGKONG JOOKEY CLUB.
NOTICE.
THE BRACE COURSE WILL BE OPEN from TO-DAY (TUESDAY), the 1st November, 1914.
Members requiring Stand or Stable Accommodation during the Forthcoming Training and Racing Senson will oblige by applying to the Undersigned before MON. DAY, the 14th instant.
By Order,
SOLE PROPRIETORS of Takashims, Oohi, Shinnew, Namazuta and Kami- Yamada Collieries, and also Hojo Colliery, which will be ready, to produce on a large able the best Bazen Coal from 1905, 15:1 Sole Agents for Kigio, Komatsu (Tagawa) and Matsushima Cosis,
The Head and Branch Offices and the Agencies of the Company will receive any order for Coals produced from the above Collieries.*
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Cdal sold in 1903 by the Company amounted to 1,210,000 tons.
14
TAKASHIMA COAL
T. F. HOUGH.
Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, November 1, 1904.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF
HONGKONG,
YOUR
Intimations.
BEVERAGE
MONDAY NOVEMBER 7, 1904.
What
POR
ase Corresponden
correspondent of the dechi at Port" Arthur, writing under date of October 11th gives the following scoount of a walk near Port Arthur.
Our army is pressing forward step by
stronghold, of which we are now within
Should have quality, purity and flavor to step as the Russians retreat into their recommend it. These three features are half-an-bour's walk. I took the essential for satisfaction. That's why
RAINIER BEER
stands for perfection in the beverage line. 1972 materials-good making-good effects. A
means appreciation.
In the Matter of the Estate of HENRY BRADBURY, late of Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, Decessed.
Court has, by virtue of Section 58 of Ordinance No. 2 of 1897, made an Order limiting to the 17th day of November,
Good
trial
tunity recently of looking closely at Port Arthur from the nearest position the y way thither I examined the village where the Naval barracks are, and found - all the houses badly shattered by artillery Are, Fragments of shot and shell are to be apen on every side, the walla, roots and outer walls of the barracks being broken down by the bombardment. The sight is drosry and depressing. The roads not being used recently are covered with weeds, which are growing thickly, and broken pieces of furniture and household utensils are strewn all over the place Everything shows the destruction by war. The Kwantlen temple, which was richly
M. J. CONNELL, gilded, is thrown down and ouvered with
SOLE AGENTS,
7. BEACONSFIELD ARCADE, HONGKONG, & PHILIPPINES. Hongkong, October 28, 1904.
To Let.
TO LET.
MINE LARGE STORE, in QUEEN'S
1904, for sending in Claims against the ROAD CENTRAL. Most Central A
above Estate.
All Creditors are hereby required to send their Claims to the Undersigned before the said date.
Dated this 17th day of August, 1904.
ARATHOON SETH,
Official Administrator.
New and additional shafts at the Taka- shima Colliery have been completed and this well-known best and most economics! Steam Coal in the EAST is now produced in abundance and can be stipplied in "aby. quantity.
Hongkong, April 25, 1904.
777
PURE LINSEED OIL
Awarded Bronze Medal at ti Paris Exhibition, 1900..
Gold Medal at the Indian Industrial Bxhibition 1898, 1800 & 1901.
15223 JAROS
MANUFACTURED BY
1538
NOTICE.
Position.
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Apply
Care of *CHINA Mail' Offlo». Hongkong, September 5, 1904. 1938
TO LET.
IN ELGIN ROAD, Kowloon, Close to Ferry, Besidential Flats with Two ROOMS and BATHROOM and KITCHEN
UALIFIED LAND SURVEYOR Weil
Furnished with FIELD and OFFICE | attached. INSTRUMENTS, seeks Temporary Employ. ments by month of Contractare
Address: "SURVEYOR,"
Care of CHINA MAIL' Office, Hongkong. October 10, 1904.
APPLY FOR
1793
LATEST PRICE EAST OF GROCERIES, THE ANGLO-AMERICAN STORE'S
etc., eta, eta,"
Hongkong, 1, Wellington Street,
Kowloon, 63 & 64, Elgin Road. Hongkong, September 17, 1904.
697
Also
No. 5, D'AGUILAR STREET, Hong- kong, 1st FLOOR. Rents very Moderate.
For particulars, apply to
H. RUTTONJEE, No. 6, D'Aguilar Street,
and
36 to 38, Elgin Rd., Kowloon, Hongkong, September 19, 1904.
1959
To Let.
TO LET.
1376
HOUSE in WONG NEI CHONG ROAD.
No. 1. RIFON 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.
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- SMENT & AGENCY Co., LTD, · Hongkong, October 12, 1904.
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
UIET DONKEY, with Saddle, etc.
Apply
A. B.,'
S
1961
Caro of CHINA MAIL' Offico. Hongkong, November 5, 1904, 2004
FOR SALE.
broken pisces of rock, while a number of sacred effigies are strewn over the ground,
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some headless, others minus arms or legs. The scenes here and there furnish a picture for the pencil of the artist,
• Walking through this dreary scone I st last found myself on the Port Arthur road. Proceeding further, sometimes seeking shelter
among the weeds growing thickly and at others in holes in the ground, walk- log zigzag between hills, to protect myself from being discovered by th
the enemy. I managed with difficulty to
reach the high land at the extreme north of the first line of Eghting. There I found a shelter, and to my surprise saw a number of gigantic Russian soldiers not more than fifteen yards in front, watching the Port Arthar road and pointing their rifles. Mounted officers and clearly seen firing their
footmen could
bo
rifies, and the voice of command dould I
distinctly heard. The city of Port A
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3400
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Name.
Flag and Description.
Tone. Guns H.P.
Austro-Hungarian cruiser Austro-Hungarian cruiser
2437
20
4000
29
French armoured gunboat 1798
10
Alouette
French gunboat
900
7
Argos Aspio Avalanche
French gunboat
123
French gunboat
475
French gunboat
140
EUROPEAN MAIL.
Bengali Bugeand
1627
Carne-tete
DEP.
STEAMER.
MAIL DESTINATION. DUE LONDON
DUE.
*Châteaurenault
Comete
ABOUT.
Décidée
D'Assas
Nov.
19
23
23
11
1886
Dec.
17
21
27
FOX TER NE
9
G. M. S. Prinze Alice
Hamburg
Dec. 20
Estno
P. & O Bimla
London
25
G. M. S. Prinz Regent
Luitpold
M. M.
Hamburg
|
Froude
Gueydon
Henri Riviere
French gunboat French cruiser French gunboat French cruiser French gunboat French gunboat French cruiser Franch gunboat French destroyer French cruiser French gunboat
680
3740
$140
8018
525
29 9000
18 17,000
690 10
4000
350
9376
Marseilles
Doc.
28
Dec.
3
P. & O. Chusan
7
G. M. S. Preussen
London Hamburg
Jan. 1 Jan.
"1
P. & O. Nubia
London
16
G. M. 8. Prinz.. Eitel
Hamburg
20725
Javeline
French destroyer
307
8
Kerssint
French gunboat
$1250
17
+Montcalm
French cruiser
9700
Mosquet
French torpedo-boat
360
31
Olrg
French gunboat
Friedrich
Pascal
French cruiser :
4015 27
M. M.
Marseillos
......
London
185
25
21
Pistolet
French torpedo-bost
350
29
Feb.
Б
Redoutable
French oruiser
9437
Styx
French cruiser.
1796
Sully
Frenőh bruiser
9858
Surprise
Takiang
Vauban
Vigilante
French gunboat French gunboat French cruiser French gunboat
620
6150
123
Bussard
German cruiser
1857
:15
Fürst Bismarck
German flagship
11,000
AMERICAN MAIL.
Geier
German cruiser
1778
Напа
German cruiser
6230
Hertha
German cruiser
6500
DEP.
STEAMER.
DESTINATION.
DULA
Iltis
German gunboat
1000
Jaguar
German gunboat
900
Lunohis
German gunboat
Νον.
19
P. & A. Arabia
Portland, O
Möwe
19
P. M. S. Mongolia
San Francisco
Dec. 20
Seeadler
""
22
do.
China
do.
Dao.
1206
3
31 Thetis
Tiger
16
27
1905
Jan.
7
19
31
eeee 88
Deric
do.
Jan.
13 Tsingtau
Siberia
·do.
24
Vorwarts
Germaa gunboat German ordinar German croiser German ganhost German gunboab German gunboat
1009
1640
2660
900
1706
Coptic
do.
Feb.
4 Elba
Italian cruiser
2300
Kores
do.
#
17 Marco Polo
Italian cruiser
3600
Gaelic
do.
28
Puglia
Italian cruiser
2408
Mongolia
do.
Mar.
11
Feb.
11
Adamastor
Dia
Vasco de Gama
Portuguese cruiser Portuguese gunbost Portuguese cruiser
1960 14
790
3218
1952
Aleont
Russian gunboat
810
Amaur
Russian oruleer
2600.
CANADIAN MAIL.
Aakold
Russian cruiser
6000
Bayan
Bobre
DEP.
STEAMER.
DESTINATION
DUE.
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Diana
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1700
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Saigon
400
Lieut. A. Varney
Balgon
500
Lieut. Crespin
Canton
450
Lieut. Journet
Baigon
150
Halphong
400
Baigon
Capt. Ledvre
Saigon
150
Haiphong
438
800
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Haiphong
Saigon
31 9500
Saigon
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Lieut. Jehenne
Haiphong
86 20,200
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Haiphong
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Lieut.-Comdr. Basussant
Haiphong
2200
Commander Le Golleur
Shanghai
19,600 300
Captain Cros
Haiphong
Lient, de Vean Prat
Haiphong
Capt. Hourst
Yangtare
8500
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Hongay
300
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Haiphong
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Saigon
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36 14,000
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Shanghai
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24
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Comdr. Giebber
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Writing on November 1 our Amoy correspondent gated that the bachelors of Amoy were giving a ball that night, at which the band of the U.S.A. Wisconsin was supplying the music,
A Gunner's Buicide.
SAILING FROM TANGIER.
British Battleships as Sentinels.
LONDON, November 5. Router's correspondent at Gibraltar states that the Russian squadron leaves
Tangier at dawn,
The British Battleships Fictorious and Magnificent have been despatched to patrol the Straits of Gibraltar.
The suicide has been reported to the police of Louis George Hamford, gunner of │·
The the Chinese revenue cruiser Lekin. cruiser is at present at the Kowloon Dooks undergoing repairs, and it was there that the suicide occurred, the deceased shooting BONGKONG, MONDAY, November 7, 1904, himself through the heart with a revolver,
EDITORIAL COMMENT.
Post Office Notices.
Wednesday next (Nov. 9th) having been declared public holiday the General Office will be closed after the despatch of the German Mail for Europe at 11.30 a.m.
The latest sanguinary THE ASSAULT effort of the Japanese be- There will be one delivery and a collec- fore' Port Arthur, report- tion from the lillar Boxes as on Sundays. ed in the Japanese official | The Money Order office will be entirely cablegram published to- closed.
ON PORT
ARTHUR.
day, appears to show a more tangible Interested Spectators. advantage gained by the Japanese than
At the Supreme Court this morning in most of their previous efforts against during the hearing of the action regarding the fortress. The points of vantage contraband of war, the French Consul, M. secured in the determined assault which G. Liebert, and the Hon. W. R. Collyer, was commenced on October 30 enabled Attorney-General of Singapore, were ec- the Japanese to inflict great damage commodated with seats beside His Lord. upon the various ships in the harbour, ship, Sir H. S. Berkelly. They were
{BRUTER'S SERVICE.]
Coal For the Russian Baltio Flest.
LONDON, November 4. The Foreign Office, in reply to a question by shipowners declares, that it is not per- missible for shipowners to charter their vessels for the purpose of following the Bursian fleet with coal supplies..?
['CHINA MAIL'S EXCLUSIVE SERVICE.] [SUPPLIED BY REUTER, ria BOMBAY.] Received on November 3, at 7.40 p.m.] THE TARIFF REFORM
CAMPAIGN.
THE 'STANDARD' BOUGHT OUT.
The Chamber of Commerce publishes quantity of correspondence desling with the efforts of the various Chambers in China to bring about a change in the cur rondy of the Empire. The joint letter sent v to the Doyen of the Diplomatic Corps at Peking is interesting. It was as follows →→ Bir.-In September of last year, we, the undersigned Chambers of Commerce, had the honour to address Your Excellency, on Shelling the town.
the subject of the instability of Exchange TOKIO, November 5, 9.55 p.m.
and the pressing need for the prompt In- troduction into China of remedial measures. The commander of the Port Arthur
In the Memorial setting forth our views, Army reports that the right and a part we ventured to emphasize the importance of the Diplomatie Corps urging upon the of the central column occupied, at sun Chinese Government the imperative neces- set on the 30th October, the crest counsity of their taking in hand without delay tracarp of Sangshusdan, Erhlungshan, Coinage as provided for by Treaty. Tunkikwanshan, and North forts, and destroyed some of their flanker's outer
Freetraders Most Influential |
Organ Gone.
LONDON, November 5. Mr C. A. Pearson, proprietor of the Daily Express, and Chairman of the Tariff Reform League, has purchased the Standard,
The sale of this journal deprives the
trenches,
The other part of the central column, despite the enemy's fierce fire, assailed and carried at 2 p.m. the fort situated be
the establishment of a uniform. National
The acknowledgment of the receipt of the Memorial which we had the honour to
lowing October was all that could be desired se an expression of appreciation of, and sympathy with, the object we had, in view, but nearly your having elapsod without it being apparent that any material result may be looked for, we are constrain-
receive from Your Excellency in the fol
tween Panlungshan and Tunkikwanshaned again to broach the subject with the object of finding out whether further north forts.
representations on the strength of this letter from the Foreign Commercial Bodies in China, made through Your Excellency to the Chinese Government, will enable
The Russians delivered repeated counter-assaults against this fort and we lost it at 10-30 p.m., but General Ichin ohe successfully re-occupied it at 11 p.m., when he captured three field-gans, two machine-guns, three fish-torpedoes, many other trophies, and found forty Russians dead.
The left column captured on the same day Kobuyains fort, situated north-east of Tubkikwansban.
On October 31 we attacked the har- bour shipyard with large calibre and Naval guns, hitting the Gilyak several | times and sinking two steamers.
On November 1 two steamers in the
western harbour, about 3,500 tons, each, and on November 2 another about 3,000 tons, were sunk.
some assurance of a more tangible nature than at prosent received being readily available in reply.
It would appear to us that the Chinese Government are not fully alive to the necessity of carrying out their Treaty obligations in this matter, and that the Treaty Powers are justified in bringing some pressure to bear in order to ensure the due observance of the same. We have, etc.
Chairman, Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce.
Chairman, Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce.
Chairman, Tientsin General Chamber of Commerce.
To His Excellency Baron Czikann, Min- ister for Austria-Hungary and Doyen the Diplomatic Corps, Peking.
In a letter Sir Ernest Satow wrote:- In view of the scheme for the adoption of the gold standard laid before the Chinese Government by Professor J. W. Jenks of the United States Commission on Interna- tional Exchange, which is now under the Violent explosions, probably of pow-consideration of the Chinese Government, der magazines, were heard twice at the north end of the oity.
I do not see my way at present to do more than give it my general support by taking such opportunities as may present themse Ives of urging its adoption. We commenced, at noon on Novem
I would, however, take the liberty Chairman
| sinking two vessels of 3,000 and 3,500 present merely as spectators, and evinced ^\ freetrade party of their most influential ber?, a heavy.bombardment with Naval of pointing out to the
3 p.m.-Meeting of The Dairy Farm Co.. tons respectively, und several times bit. good deal of interest in the proceedings.
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9 p.m.-Performance by the Hongkong Amateur Dramatic Club in City Hall.
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ting the Gilyak, a gunboat of 963 tons built in 1898; and to set fire to a The roof of a house undergoing repairs portion of the town which had pre- at Bonham Strand collapsed yesterday, viously been sheltered, thereby explod-doing considerable damage. The house in ing two magazins. It apparently cost question is No 73 and was the scene of a fire last month which rendered ·repairs necessary. These were being carried out
by replacing some damaged material whon the roof tilted and collapsed. There were three or four men working in the house at
The Insurrection in Kwangsi.
The Masonic Quadrille Club's first dance this season will be given at the Masonic Hall, Zetland Street, this even- ing. These dances were great success The last year and promise to be just as enj y
able during the present season, the man- agonient being in the hands of Mr A. P. Goodwin, Hen. Secretary After to-night the dances will be held of the 3rd of each month; except when that date is a Sunday, when they will take place either the day after or the day before.
the Japanese a mighty effort, for the telegram states the Russians recaptured the points lost, necessitating the Japa- nese making a second assault before they could finally hold them. It looks the time but no one was injured. somewhat as though the Russians adopted their usual practice of explod
A Canton dispatch states that a brigade ing mines in the captured forts when
of government troops which went to recsp- first occupied by the Japanese. The
ture the city of Hoch'thchou, near Liuchou, official telegram, though carefully stat
taken three weeks. ngo by the insur ing that forty dead Russians were
gents, after three days" incessant fighting, found in the captured forts, makes no finally suceeded on the 28th ultimo mention whatever of the Japanese casu-in defeating the insurgents and retaking the alties, and there is no doubt that they city of Hochthehou. Both sides suffered were of the usual appalling nature. largely in ownalties. The insurgents are This official cable has been followed by reported to have been scattered and the unofficial news showing that the bom-unjority have fled into the hills. bardment from these newly-gained'
Masonic Dance. points of vantage was continued for 72 bours, a terrible rain of shells being poured into the city without cessation, and a general assault upon the remaining outer positions being made. assault of the 30th was undoubtedly the commencement of an attack which had as its object the reduction of the place
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DEATH OF M. PAUL DE GRA. NIER DE CASSAGNAC.
LONDON, November 5, The death is announced of M. Paul
de Granier de Cassagnac, Editor of L'Autorite' and member of the French National Assembly,
[M: P. de Casaagnac was born in 1843, and is, therefore 61 years of age. At the age of 23 he joined he the staff of Le Pays and ten years later he entered the Tational Assembly. He was appointed Editor if L'Autorite' in 1884, a position which he retained until shortly before his death. Ho has figured in many duels.—Ep., C.M.]
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Scene in the French Chamber.
LONDON, November 5.
guns against one shipyard and other places east of the harbour, where fire broke out at 12.15 p.m., raging till 4
p.m.
of the respective Chambers that the reference in paragraph: 2 of the memo- rial to the establishment of a uniform national coinage as provided for by Treaty is not likely to have the same weight with all the members of the Diplo matio Body, since the majority of the Gov. ernments represented at Peking have not consi-thought it necessary to enter into treaty stipulations with China in regard to this question."
On the same day our bombardment with large calibre guns inflicted derable damage on the fort.
(REUTER'S SERVICE.] General Stoessel Reported Wounded.
LONDON, November 4, It is reported that General Stoessel was wounded in the latest fighting, of which the issue is still uncertain.
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Russia's Conciliatory Attitude.
LONDON, November 4.
Lord Lansdowne, in a communication to the London Chamber of Commerce, said that Russia had met all the representations of Great Britain and the United States in conciliatory manner. Ho understood
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that Russian Naval Commanders had re- In a debate in the French Chamber on cently been furnished with instructions some revelations, which showed that the which would result in them exercising their Ministry for War had been spying on rights in a less vexatious manner for the officers, by means of reports from Masonic future, The Government was not able to Lodgee, M. Andre declared that clerics find any ground for the suggestion that Russia had favoured German shipa, aë intolerance was still so strong in the array compared with British. It was obviousl that he was compelled to resort to external impossible for any Government to inform channels for information regarding the shippers whether their particul cargo political opinions of officers; M. Syverton was entitled to immunity from sof hereupon rushed at M. Andre and battered his face with his fists. M. Andre collapsed, THE SIEGE OF FOR streaming with blood, and a wild melee of the members of the
right and The sitting was suspended o
and left ensued.
M. Syverton was subsequently suspended but refusing budge he was removed by the guards. The Chamber approved of the Govern ment.
to
birthday. The loyal Japanese nation put great stock upon such days, for it was upon the Crown Prince of Japan's birthday that General Oku's army, after
The Naval Yard Football olub defeat- repeated repulses, at last succeeded in
ed the Hongkong Club in an Association capturing Shosampo, on August 31, match on Saturday afternoon by one goal which sealed the fate of Liaoyang, and to nil. Coyne scored for the Naval Yand. upon the fall of which General Kuro-The teams were:-Hongkong: Sandford, patkin commenced to burn things in the goal; A. O, lang and E-F. Aucott, banka city and to draw off his men. Since the H. C. Gray, C. A. Brown and C. Hall, Russians who are so gallantly defending halves; W, H. Williams (ompt,), E. Port Authur have frustrated the desire Humphrey R. Macpherson, Master, and . L. Gatott, forwards. Naval Yard- of the Japanese to make a birthday present of the fortress to their Emperor, Stirratt, goal; Walker, and Taylor, backe Glover, Watson and Hopwood, halves we might remind the latter that King
Ruby, Ridley, Gladwell, Cogne and Little (Before Edward's birthday is on the ninth.
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Graded and
The
rood business, ders were Mesars T.
lada Philarmonic
THE MIKADO'S BIRTHDAY. Col. La Col. Lawson, on behalf of the King, has called on the Japanese Legation and offer- ed congratulations on the Mikado's birth
day.
SUPREME COURT.
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION,
MANILA CABLENEWS
9%
A Terrible Bombardment,
SAN FRANCISCo, November 1. The Japanese have at last made inroads on the inner lines of defence at Port Arthur and the fate of the besieged city hangs in the balance.
· The terrific assault of the Japanese for the past twenty four hours and the holding. of every available inch gained, despite the desperate 6ghting of the Russians 10 dis- lodge the aggressors - has been attended with horrible mortality,
The continuation of the present onslaught. is imminent and the greate vails at St Petersburg whe nowledged that present roDO discouragingS
krakmost
SAN FRANCISCO November 3. For more than forty hours Port Arbur has liéen subjected to a terrifying and in- Cenkant rain of shells
His Honour Mr T. Sercombe Smith Notwithstanding the concentrated
Puisne Judge),
Monday, November 7.
CLAIM FOR TROVISIONS
Chan So proceeded against Captain Esse for 3167:47. being moneyue for provision supplied. Mr Dixon (of Mr John Hastin plaintif did not appeal of
office) appeared on behalf of defendant, but
Judgment was therefore given for de- fendant with custs.
FIRE AT AMOY.
American Consul Burnt Out. Our Amoy correspondent wrote on No
as follows Between 9 and 10. p.m. last evening a disastrous fire occurred at the residence of Mr Fesler, the American
There
ause is supposed to be a defective
Kitchen Bue.
from the garrison the Japanem have ail forts captured and are now utřízli
inhive
Particulars conc
been sent out but three days will en period of the samo langi
SAN FRANCISCO The terribo bombardment
and son forces at Port with unabated furst and
For seventy-two hour has been poured into hold.
The Herculean efforts of the reduce the fort en we national lead to feats of daring that cost besi dearly
strong North East wind was blowing at the time, which fanged the flames. Only the walls are now standing. Dr. and Mrs Carl Johnson were living
The innumerable assaulta on the Russia in the house also and had all their boxes inner forts had been successfully there ready packed for going home, up to a late hour last night and the hope
Most of the furniture is burnt, unfor Junately, including a piano belonging to Dr Johnson, yo mula
Very great sympathy in felt for
evails in St. Petemburg that the gallant has "qurvived che terrible attack inspired by the Japanese pational holiday for eagerness. orked
their loss must be terrible,
All?
Not
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out the fames and it
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CORRESPONDENCE.
HONGKONG, October 7-
To the Editor of the 'CHINA MAIL.: Sir,I should like to point out that, as far I am aware, no Committee has been formed in this Colony, nor will be formed, to collect Subscriptions towards the £15,000 still required to provide additional Hospital Room for the Samaritan Free Hospital for Women - Charity to be charity must be spontaneous. ^-
The three following advertisements clearly show how nature decrees that certain clas der instead of helping to relieve suffering. ses must suikr, whilst other classes squản-
Ist. Funda urgently needed to relieve those in want. Men are pleading for their wives and children, who are star- ving: impossible to get work... Our vi sitors report that things are very bad, and dread the winter in this large dock District in East London. Urgent need for present aid. To help the children heartily thanked. Rev. Stew art Smyth, The Vicarage, St. Mark', Victoria Docks E. 2nd. There is every indication of a most
trying winter for the poor-
especially
for the absolute homeless and for the unemployed working men who have not yet lost their homes. We a
ave are ar nging to sasist both classes as far as donations for that purpose will allow,
to the many hundreds homeless in London, we hope ameños to-day (3rd: Ust. '04) ibution of brest and soup to
Help sont est. us to niske suitable ar-
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Beotamen desirous of subscribing to- the forthcoming St. Andrew's Ball on 30th November, are requested to forward to the undersigned their names ahd dresses and to state whether
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What I ask now is, whethe 28 more patriotic to subsoribe a few dollars towards A fund to be devoted to smist
Alleviating the
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MONDAY, NÒVEMBER 7, 1904.
WHAT IS CONTRABAND 7
The Question of Provisions. A case of more than usual interest came on for hearing in the Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court this morning, before His Lordship. Sir Henry Berkeley, when the Osaka Shosen Kaishe proceeded against the owners of the Prom theur for damages for a breach of a charter in refusing to carry provisions and timber, which the owners declared were contraband but which the charterers contended were not,
It appears that the Osaka Shosen Kaisha
YACHTING.
The Second Race,
THE CHINA MAIL.
THE HANSA BAND CONCERT.
BY WHARF AND WAVE.
The cruiser Fearless cleared for Singapore this morning
It has been reported to the Harbour
[ declaration, only such as was generally understood and recognised as contraband
An Artistic Performance. by International Law. That was to say, the parties could not have had in their
When the bandamen of H.LG M.S. minda any extraordinary meaning which
The second race of the Royal Hong their varied instruments at the Theatre Hansa conjured' ravishing harmony from Russia, night like to attach to the word contraband. That was the position on kong Yacht Club took place yesterday Royal on Saturday night. the deserted the first question; contraband meant that which was recognised by Inter over course No. 8. The wind was south orchestral seats seemed to shiver with Master that a passenger and cargo launch shame and slink into any shadow capable named the Cheong Un sank at Kwon Chow national Law, while the owners contended east and was variable and came in puffs of offering covering for their blushes. Wong, Wuchow, on November 3. It ap that contraband meant anything which starting from Kowloon Pier the yachts The very musio-erande bowed their heads, pears that the launch was very much over- Russia might declare contraband,- On the question of those things which were rood away to a markboat in Quarry Bay and the quaint lamp shades upon them loaded, having about 60 passengers together recognised as contraband by International (port), thence Channel Rocks (port), From bravely struggled to drag themselves over with a large number of cattle and pigs on
Oust Rocks Buoy (port) then on to the markboat in Quarry Bay again (port), even these poor inanimate objects cowered report, was attended with great loss of life thence to Channel Rocks again (port), and in their places, What torture they have only five of the crew getting safely to shore. back to Kowloon Police Pier, a distance of from time to time been compelled to bear
And then to be suddenly transported to 11 mile⚫,
Elysium by melody bearing the fragrance of sweet flowers; melody filled with beautiful sunsets and glowing rainbows, melody which was counterpart of life itself full of unutterable emotion, prayers, and beartbreaks, and happiness. Is it wonder ful that these poor orchestral properties quivered? One could almost hear them
Law. Mr Sharp contended that they were a clearly stated as they could be put. The commodities were divided into three classes; (1) Those useful for war only, which are Iways contraband, for example, arms ; (2) Those useful for pesce only, which are never chartered the Prometheus from Messrs San-contraband, such as pianos-
Mr Blade-Rifles are often carried in del Wieler and Company, on behalf of the
pianos. owners, for six months. Before the charter expired, a dispute arose which was submit
Thirdly, continued Mr Sharp, those Use. ted to arbitration. The arbitrator, Mr E.
ful for both peace and war, which are con-- A. Hewett, left three questions for the traband if intended for warlike purposes. decision of the Court and it was for thisIt was with the third clasa that they were decision that the parties brought the case concerned and goods of the third clam might he additionally contraband or occasionally into the Supreme Court.
contraband. The best example of good
The questions were :--
Mr Sharp-In that case I suppos› pianos would be contraband.
(1) Whether under the terms of the Rug. they had to deal with provisions and
sian declaration the cargo intended for shipment from Yokohama and Kobe to Kagoshima, Okinawa, Keelung, Anping and Tokso by the Prometheus was contra- band. If so whether the Russian declara tion in this respect is binding upon neutrals
or whether it is ultra rire..
(2) Whether the line upon which the Osaka Shonen Kaisha wished to employ the Prometheus was privileged line,
•
and, if an, was it uplawful for neutral ships
to engage in nach 'trade.
(3) Whether in view of all the evidence brought forward the Osaka Shosen Kaisha attempted to violate or alter the terms of the charter party as a whole, or purely with regard to Clause 37 by instructing the Captain to load food stuffs and timber and proceed to the ports mentioned.
Mr E. H. Sharp, K. C. (instructed by Mr John Hastings) appeared for the Osaka Shusen Kaisha, while Mr M. W. Slade (instructed by Mr Wilkinson, of Mesers Wilkinson and Grist) represented the owners of the Prometheus.
of
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H. M. A. 3 21 47
3 28 30
3 30 45
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ONE-DESIGN CLABS.
HANDICAP CLASS.
3 43 50
Corrected.
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3 61 55 (1) 3 61
66
4 8 (3) 859
56
4
9 17 355
32
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3 32
One Design Yachts. The first two yachts that are to form the nucleus of the one design fleet are now nearing completion. In about
To-day's Advertisements ROBINSON PIANO-
THIS SPACE HAS BEEN
RESERVED
BY
their humiliated bearers. No wonder that hoped, we attended with centile of the KING BROTHERS,
murmur in sad voices :
Orpheus himself might hang, his lyre Upon the willows after this,
Nor benceforth impiously aspire
To lap the senses Mit in blow;
For he who heard that thrilling strain, Would find all other mutio valo,
of that class were the examples that
And yet this performance, which was a revelationo far as Hongkong is concerned timber. In regard to the third clars Alannah ...
in superb technique," in striking quality Chanticleer.
of tone, and delicate phrasing only at- the only things that could be
warlike purPayne
tracted a comparatively small houso. The sidered as being for s рове was when it was shown that the Iris...
dross-cirole wan full but the stalls were destination of the goods was to the forces Doreen
empty. This band is worth trouble and inconvenience to hear. The playing speaks or to places of military or naval equipment, or by any evidence which proved that the
of hours upon hours of practice. All the movements are wonderfully uniform, and object of the shipment was warlike. Here,
the timbre and technique of the pro- tha purp se was innocent, pacific. It would be noticed that in proof of the
dominating string instrumente remarkable, days It is idle almost to criticise single items. purpose of the voyage being innocent that the vessel was to go from Japan to Formos they are expected to be ready to take the In Grieg's Anos Death, (from the Or- where no warlike operations were going on, water and their trial run is looked forward cheatorsuite Opus, 46) the descriptive work and not from Formosa to Japan, and none to with a good deal of interest by intending was superb. The adagio was full of the has Gael life, the crumbling of fond hopes be arbitrator found, places of | Mr McIver. equipment. Mr Sharp referred the Chief According to the plans that have been pre- fore the stern demands of death, and Justice to the Award of the arbitrator in pared seven one design yachts are at prosent then absolute despair at the end. And which he decided that none of the ports to building, so that it is reasonable to expect from this chamber of sorrow the audience which the Prometheus was intended to be that a fleet of about a dozen will be was in an instant conveyed to terrestrial despatched were blockaded by the Rus-constructed.
glory and jay; into light and sunshine, sians, nor were they ports of military or
happiness and hope. The band played that Nothing had been naval equipment.
apizhtly conception, Anitras Dance. adduced to show that Mr Arima's (Magor
It is not surprising that the audience of the Osaka Shosen Kaisha, who gave
demanded an encore. The contrast was -vidence before the arbitrator) statement
so great. In Michaelis Czardas No. 8, too, that the voyage was a peaceful one and that
the musicians were splendid, the various movements displaying beauty in all shades. In fact the interpretation of every piece Wan magnificent. There was soul in the performance, and that is more than can be aid of the majority of similar concerts 49 heard here. The generality of them do 7 not even show passable technique-most 39 lack heart entirely. Herr Bertram, the 34 bandmaster, deservea congratulation, and so 12 do the bendemen. They put passion into 18 their playing as well as skill. In addition to the items mentioned the band played an 2 overture from Nicolai's Merry Wives of 19 Windsor, the Grand Fantasia from Tann- hauser,' two parts from Beethoven's 178 Symphony No. 2, Handel's Largo (which and was encored) and, in conclusion, selections from Flordora." All those who were pre sent were highly pleased with the concert.
bir Melver, has been named the deel painful story: told of the futility of
CRICKET.
INTERPORT PRACTICE.
The match between Probables and Pos-
the cargo was an ordinary cargo not in-sibles resulted in a win for the Probables tended for the enemy's forces, was not by 4 wickets and 34 runs. The Ecores correct.
Possibles, first Inuings
were :-
PROBABLES.
***
H. Hancock, c and b Browning,
T
A. G. Ward, not cut Walter Dixon, e Browning, b Harris... J. Airy, not out
Sundries...
**
Total Major Chichester, R. E. O. Bird, Lt. Lumsden, R.A., did not bat.
After quoting authorities on International Law, Mr Sharp said that his friends would argue that Russia could make anything con. traband by a declaration, which, le contend-R. Hancock (capt.), retired... el, was altogether opposed to International T. M. Pearce, a Horsey, 6 T. S. Smith
C. M. G. Burnie, 1.b. w., b Horsey Mr Sharp stated that the plaintiffs were Law. International Law was made by na- A Japancao Steamship company and traded tions, not by any single nation. To make. T. Dixon, retired
contraband by a declaration by a single na- along the Japanese coast. The Japanese Go- tion was opposed to the principles of Inter. verninent had hired certaits vessels belong. national Law, and such a view absolutely ing to the Company as transporte, and the disregarded the interests and rights of neutrals. Russia might declare practically company had chartered other vessos, in everything contraband and wholly disturb cluding the Prometheus, to take their place. neutral trade. That was to say, she might Ou February 8 war broke out between Japan make what is known as and Russia and two days later, on February blockade, According to the declaration of 10, a six months charter was made in Paris a blockade must be effective, and Hongkong between Messrs Sandel, Wieler | must be confined to the area in which it and Company, agenta for the owners of takes place, the Prometheus, and the Osaka Bhoson Kaisha. In the first clause of the charter it appears that the charter was for lawful voyage to all ports of the world, open ports only and later on in the
Same clause it read Interport trading in the l'hilippines being excluded. In the second clause. at the end, these words were added in writing, "This agreement not to be can- celled in event of war being declared.'
Mr Stale here wilmitted that war had broken out before the charter was signed
but not before the charter was made out,
He admitted they knew war had broken nut when signing the charter.
RANIO
& paper
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
Lumsdeu R. Hancock
J. T. Dixon. R. E. O. Bird Pearce
144
2 THRON
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POSSIBLES.
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3
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P. 'M. Heath (110th Marahs). W. F. Lumsden, R.A.
T. E. Pearce.
R. E. O. Bird.
H. Arthur.
H. Hancock.
J. T. Dixon.
J. O. Airy (114th Marahs)
C. M. G. Burnie.
T. Sercombe Smith.
AFTER THE FLOOD.
Great Destruction at Changchow.
(From Our Correspondent.)
AHOY, November 1.
A recent visit to the city of Changchow, which was damaged by so severe an ipund- ation at the latter end of August, brought w.visibly to one's notice the enormous 1 Amount of damage wrought by the byer. 1whelming flood.
Both bridges suffered severely, soveral Opiers being washed away as well as the 1bage stones that joined them. For the
The German atsamer Suitai, Captain Wallis, which arrived at Shanghai recently from Hankow, reporta that on the evening of the 81st October his vessel collided with the Huikan of Ningpo, a big lorcha, close to Jocelyn Island. It is alleged as cause of the collision that the loicha was not follow- ing the rale of the river. The steamer was not injured, but the loroha sank in about two minutes. Captain Wallis sent a boat. with his second officer, Mr Seiler, who picked three men out of the water, The rest of the crew of the loroha sayed them- selves in their own boats.
Eleven were
subsequently taken on board the Suita while some preferred to go ashore and remain by the scene of the wreck.
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Me Sharp submitted that improper de- clarations by a belligerent would not be binding in a Prize Court. He referred to the case of the Bundersrath which oc curred during the Boer war, and in which the German Government made certain representations to the British Government. They laid stress on the passage in the Official Admiralty Manual (British) which dealared that the vessels should be con- Browning sidered neutral if all ports en route were T. Sercombo Smith 15 neutral and the final port of destination Butcher was neutra Lord Salisbury's reply to that Mackay contention was that the passage was not Harris conclusive and that it was for a Prize Comt Horsey In clause 22, continued Mr Sharp, it was
to decide, not the public of private de agreed that in case any dispute arose the claration of any individual or country. Mr At the conclusion of the match the Selec- was to be settled by arbitration in Sharp thought it important to advert to ation Committee decided that the following
to appoint D Hongkong, each party arbitrator each and an umpire, and the passage in Lord Stowell's remarks in the should represent Hongkong in the first caso of the Maria. It was the duty of a Prize match against Shanghai, which commences decision of such arbitrators was to be con Court, not to consider the country, but to on Friday, 11th instant, at 11 a.m.:-- sidered equal to a rule of Court. The charter ndminister justice, and their decisions. R. Hancock. also provided (clause 33) that should the
were not final. It was clear that neutrals steamer bo required by the Japaneso
wore no more bound to recognise Russia's Government to undergo Marine survey, the right to make goods contraband than they charterers may order the ship to do so at should recognise her right to sink ships on their expense without prejudice to the suspicion that they had contraband of war oharter. That clause was specially added in on board. In 1703 an incident happened writing. It was further provided that in in the war between England and France case of war the steamer Was not to
In that year regarding contraband. be directed to any blockaded port nor to be loaded with contraband. The im Admiralty instructions were issued in England to her cruisers to seize all
extent as well as the seeming caprice of the 8.8. OLAVERDALE......30th Dec., 1904. portant point to be decided, said Mr provisions going to France. These ins-
food, for there are few streets in which some 8.8. RAS ISSA ...........2.th Jan., 1905. Sharp, was the meaning of that wordtructions were protested against by neu
houses have not fallen, though it was more On February trals, and in the following year, nothing
strange to see how many frail and rickety 19, before the charter actually com having been settled in the meantime,
Knowing buildings managed to survive. menced (the agreement
signed,
how badly built most Chinese houses are it England undertook not to confiscate. pro- but the vessel had not arrived in Hong-visions, even if proved to be destined to
is always a mystery how many are able to kong) correspondence passed between the the forces, in which case they would be
pass through a heavy flood without collapa. two parties as to what was meant by open contraband. In 1795, an Order in Council
ing altogether. What rendered this flood ports, and, as he would put it to the Court was issued supporting the original admiralty A team on Saturday. Going in first the more detrimental than usual is the way the later on, Mr Sharp submitted, the result instructions and the same directions were 4.0.C. declared with nine wickets down Chinese have of building the walls of stone was that both parties agreed that open |;,
or brick up to five or six feet or a little issued. Neutrals again protested and the for 122, and then got nine of the A' men ports' included, non-trenty ports, so long matter was submitted to an International out for 63, about half a minute before time. higher if they are afraid of flood, and then FROM JAVA PORTS & MACASSAR. Be the Japanese Government kept them Commission. The Commission decided the eleventh man was not out on the building the rest of the walls of mud, with open.' On February 22 the charter actual ly commenced; the vessel was handed Against England and she had to pay ground, but as two minutes are always the result that if the flood rises a few feet HE J.C.J.L. Steamship
damages in respect to the seizures she had allowed for a batsman to go in the Hong-bove the usual level it melts the hardened over and the next day she began her fits made. The decision of that Commission kook A claimed a Oraw. On the other mud and the whole upper structure of the Capt. JUEBIAANSE, having arrived from the voyage under the charter. She left Hong. kong for Formosa where she loaded rice was a proper one. That was a case in which hand the A.0.0. think they should be given house collapses bringing the roof down in above ports, Consignees of cargo are hereby requested to send it their Bills of Lading A win as there was no batsman to go in. utter ruin. Bumerous judgments were given by our Prize and sugar for Yokohamn, and Kobe, and Courts and yet England paid damages. The matter will be decided by the League This is what happened this time, and for countersignature by the Undersigned that cargo was duly discharged at both The decision of a Prize Court was not final..
Committee.
niany lives were lest in this way, for those and to take immediate delivery of their FIRST ports. That brought them ou to March The case for the owners, as he saw it,
For the A.0.C. Skinner made 51, not who had climbed up to the higher stories of goods from alongside.
Any Cargo impeding her discharge and/or 20, when the vessel was at Kobo hav-Mr Sharp submitted, was, first of all, that out, Webb 29 and Doran 19, while for their houses for safety, found themselves ing completed her firat voyage. She then began to load at Kobe for, her the Russian declaration was correct in it Hongkong Wolf made 18 and Harper involved in a double death from both in- Cargo left on board after the 10th inst.. second voyage, which was never performed, statement of law and did not give rise to 13. Bradford (for A.0.0.) took seven juries from falling timbers as well as from will be landed in the HONGKONO AND
the question which the other side said it wickets and Skinner two while Mackenzie drowning. There was to have been a voyage from did. He took it that the declaration meant (3), Brett (2), Olver (1), and Lang (1), took
The Mandarins yamens suffered as hever Kobe to Japo Conat ports and Formosa,
hefore, scores of the houses used by the but the cof the Prometheus declined what it ought to have meant. Rightly the wickets for the Hongkong Club.
construed
clerks and yamen runners and by all the to load photons on the ground that they read it would be properly
The Police cricket team defeated the varied asortment of humanity that swarme were contraband. Rice was the principal cording to established International Laws If it was read as the other side read it at article loaded, and what was considered as the worst it was only ambiguous, and }.Parses cricket team by 42 runs on Satur- in these courts provisions, Correspondence was entered upon and finally the voyage had to be aban on that ground it should be construed day. The scores were Police 67 (Lander the flood.. ⠀
in accordate with Internfinns! Law. 17 and Winter 10); Parsco 25 (Jeejeebhoy doned and the vessel'returned to Hongkong, Assuming to the declaration clearly stated 12 and Chinoy 7). There were seven ducks there is no sign" as ́yat of any attempt at Moji, Kobe and Yokohama, on the 11th special Cars before and after the Perform-
contraband in the clause.
Wa8
+
where she was sub-chartered to Chinese.
The team to represent Hongkong in the final match will not be chosen until after the match against Shanghai is finished.
League Cricket. HONGKONG * A*', 'A.0.0, The Army Ordnance played Hongkong
POLICE ♥: PAHEES.
that provisions re contr band, irrespect in the Farsee's score. Lander took 6 ive of warlike purposes, he submitted that wickets for 15 and Shepherd took 5 for the dec aration would be invalid. In any 10 for the Police, while Captain (4 for 10) Case such a declaration would be ineffectual, and Noris (4 for 25) were the best Parsee unless statained by a Prize Court. The bowlers. judgment of the Prize Court itself was not
For Freight and further information, apply to SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
General Agents. Hongkong, November 7, 1904. 1970
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN: LIJN.
THE WIMAHI,
%
KOWLOON WHARP & GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED, and stored at Consignees' risk and expanse.
Optional cargo will be landed, unless notice has been given prior to ateamer's
No Fire Insurance has been offected. since the food, but The Steamer will be despatched for
It is two ice (1), fell, before arrival.
repairing those frail tenemetits, and it inst. makes the places look even moro dilapidat
His Lordship-The voyage was abandon. ed by consent?
ed than usual to see so many ugly scars on Mr Sharp-No, my Lord, the Captain
Mandarins judgment halls and dwelling refused to load provisions, and that frus
both sides of the main avenues up to the houses. It will be needful to equeeza a CRAIGENGOWER 9. B. 4. trated the purpose of the charterers,
Craigengower scored a win over the few thousand more dollars out of the afflict They could do nothing with the vessel they were engaged in the transportation of International Law, but was subject to ap Royal Army Medical Corps on Saturday by ed people before these severe damages can provisions amon other goods, and if they set and open to diplomatic action, which 60 runs. The adores were R. A. M. C. be made good. could not carry them on the Prometheus diplomatic sotion had in the past proved: 62 (Gariok 16 and Harvey 19); Craigengo. One of the most peculiar sights. I have effective and neutrals bave constantly and wer 121 (Kinnaird 55, Pestonji 21 and ever seen was the condition of nearly all
the vessel was no use to them.
provisions.
Sharp were that corrain regulations were
final or conclusive, if it did not agree with
Me harp submitted that the trade, accord-
CIVIL SERVICE U. ROYAL ENGINEERS.
ley texture of thoidols themselves, Above
Head Agency of the JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN,
Alexandra Buildings.
2005
Hongkong, November 7, 1904.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
GLEN LINE OF STEAMERS.
I ANTWERP, MIDDLESBRO',
LONDON AND STRAITS.
Goods are being landed at their risk into
His Lordship-What is this action for succes-fully refused to be bound by deci-Lammert 12). Pestonji 5 for 23, and the idols in a new Temple recently erected FROM damages for the lo's sustained by them by To connection with the contention of the Craigongower, while Byford, 7 for 45, above the stone and brick platforms on which Mr Sharp-The chatterers are claiming atons which go.beyond International Law. Brawn, 5 for 33, captured the wickets for at great cost in thecity. The water had risen
HE having arrived the wrongful refusal of the captain to load do that the chatterers acted illegally Harvey, 2 for 26, and Hallam, 1 for 40, these gorgeously painted idols stood (or
The only other facts referred to by Mr in engaging in the Interport trade of Japon, performed similar service for the R.A. M.C.t), and had soaked right through the mot. From the above Porte, Consignees of trabard, and the meaning and effect of those was, not a 'privileged line within the Civil Service resulted in a draw, the Dores gold and crimson, blue and yellow, greek the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon published in St. Petersburg regarding con ing to authorities, was a lawful trade; it The match between Royal Engineers and the flood mark all was bright, and dazzling Cargo by her are hereby informed that their regulations formed another question which meaning of the authorities. The two ports being Civil Service 107 (Lamble 27, R. and brown-while below, the flimsy nature had been referred to the Court by the of Kagoshima and Ukinawa were non-treaty Witchell 31, and Dr Atkinson 21) R. 3 of their composition stood revealed, naked Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, at romo- for 42 (Cooper 15 and Tillman 10); Chee and unabashed. If anyone had wondered of Kowloon, where each consignment will be ney, 5 for 56, and Whiles 6 for 18, took what composition these idols were made; sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can arbitrator. After the Captain's refusal to ports, but all the other ports the
the wickets for the R. Es, while Raven, 1 one sight of their condition now would be be obtained as soon as the Goods are landedi load provisions, correspondence passed betheus was destined to call at wor tween the parties, and that led to the ports. Non-treaty ports were open to
for 11, and Weaser, 1 for 13, took them for enough to show of how shoddy a mixture Goods not cleared by the 14th inst., wil. who cared to pay the feeAKA
they were composed, dispite their brilliant be subject to rent. matter being untimately referred to arbitra
Landrat we-inspiring exterior. Twenty-four tion. Towards the end of that arbitration Mr Slade-No 1 That is not eo. That is the Civil Service.
hours of flood-water:have ruined them irre- the solicitor for the vessel's owners raised an assertion of your dwd.
Mt Sharp understood that he was right
be quickly tri
and it will take another levy of a fresh point that the Interport trade was but after Argument Mr Inde said that Acuted by applying "flannel ng many thousand dollars to repair this temple illegal and that the charterers, consequent» ly, could not recover damages. This point foreigners were only allowed to trade at
A lame back, a pain in the side or chest, many other countries and people, China is formed one of the three points referred by non tresty ports if they obtained a special dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm with all its scores of enormous idol. Like
pern and he contended that the evidence
should be treated in a similar manner. For a victim to the lust of outward show, the on that point was very clear.
sale by All Dealers; WATKINS & Co., Tate desire for appearance rather than rea General Agents.
the arbitrator to the Court,
The meaning of contraband in the char
rty, Montended Mr Sharp, was charter was made prior to the Roisi
The further argumet was adjourned un- til 11's.m. to-morrow.
SORE THROAT
No Fire Insurance will be effected. All Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns, and a certificate of the Damage obtained from the Godown Co. within ten days after the Steamer's arrival,
MCGREGOR BROS. & GOW. after which no Claims will be recognised.,
Agents. Hongkong, November 7, 1904.
2008
England's Greatest Musical Clown, MDDLE. OURA:
In her Picturesque Act on the Silver Wire. THE BUGNYS: French Acrobats and Pantomimists, THE ELECTRIO TRIO-THE ALTON BROS. FLORRIE, VIOLET & MARGUERITE,
20 OTHER ARTISTES 20.
-AND
OUR BEAUTIFUL STUD OF HORSES & TIGERS, ELEPHANTS, LEOPARDS, BEARS, MONKEYS, GOATS, &c.
GRAND MATINEE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, NOVEMBER 6TH
Children Half Price to Matinees only.. Doors Open 3 o'clock. Commence 4 o'clock PRICES OF ADMISSION: Full Box, 6 Chairs... Single Seat, Box
Chairs
Stalla Gallery (Chinese)
***
$18.00
3.00
2.00
1.00
0.80
N.B. The Electric Tramway Co. will run
ancos.n
י
Booking Offices: Robinson Piano Co., Ltd.
MADAME HARMSTON-LOVE,
Proprietress,
PIANO PLAYERS
$385, $500, $650.
PLANOS
FOR
ов ON.
HIRE
TIME PAYMENTS.
VICTOR TALKING AND SINGING
MACHINES
RECORDS BY THE MOST
FAMOUS SINGERS
PIANO TUNERS
Only Experienced Men Employed.
PIANO REPAIRS
ESTIMATES FREE.
'OF EVERY
MUSIC DESCRIPTION,
PARCELS ON APPROVAL.
CAFE WEISMANN,
34, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. (OrroSITE POST OFFICE).
--
TELEPHONE No. 407.
FIRST-CLASS REFRESHMENT:
ROOMS. ENTIRELY UNDER EUROPEAN MANAGEMENT. DIFFERENT ICE CREAMS EVERY DAY. AFTERNOON TEA
A SPECIALITY.
SPECIAL LADIES' ROOM & TOILET.
Well-known Fine Stock of Astorted.... OAKES always on hand. Orders
taken for all Sorts of Cakes and Executed by a European Baker,
ENGLISH, FRENCH, AMERICAN AND GERMAN SWEETS expected to arrive shortly from the Well- known Houses of SUCHARD (French), CADBURY (English), STOLLWERK (German), SEIDLE (American), etc.
HIGH-CLASS MEALS SERVED AT ALL HOURS, FRENCH-CHEF.
Cards for 30 Breakfasts $12.00
30 Tifus
- 18.00 -852:00
12
I
"
""
30 Dinnors ... 22.00)
וי
MEAL HOURS.
...from 7 AM, to 10 A.M.
12
BREAKFAST TIPPLY
DINNER...
*** "
ON PARLE FRANCAIS.
A
to 3. P.M.
to 8. P.M
MAK SPRICHT DEUTSCH. 1034
Hongkong, September 19, 1904.
Entertainments.
HONGKONG AMATEUR
DRAMATIC CLUB.
THEATRE ROYAL.
THE COMEDY OPERA ENTITLED
ROBERT LOVE Manager DOROTHY
R. ALTON & A. LEONARD, Agents.
Hongkong, November 7, 1904.
2010
THE WINE GROWERS SUPPLY 00.
MARY
MELROSE *** 19 YEARS OLD. (Quality & Age guaranteed) $80.00 per doz. SPARKLING SODA WINE
$80.00 per Case of i doz.
BARRETTO & CO., Agents. 22 & 24, BANK BUILDINGS.
169
IN THREE ACTA Will be Produced on the following dates: SATURDAY, 19TH NOVEMBER, 1964,
22ND TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, 2310- THURSDAY, 24TH SATURDAY, MONDAY,
26TH 28TH
Doors Open at 8.30 r.x., Curtain Rises at 9 PM
The BOOKING OFFICE (At The Robinson Piano Co.) will be Opened, to GUARAN- TORS ONLY on 3rd November, and to the General Public on and after 5th Novem- ber, between the hours of 94.M. and 4,50 P.1. excinday.
Late Trams quarter-of-an-hour after fall of Curtain.
Stalls and Dress Circle ... Pit Stalls... Pit
CHAPMAN,. Business Manager.
Hongkong, November 1, 1904.
Shipping,
PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP
NAVIGATION COMPANY
WILL despatch VESSELS to the Undermentioned PORTS on the DATE
named
VOR
LONDON & ANTWERP, VÍA ( Manila
'S'roke. Pang, ÜL'BO, AND
PORT SAID... Lees
E.NE.......129
KINGAPORE, COLOMBO & jMazagon
BOMBAY **Reid - Jay W. H. 8, HALL...... YÖKOHAMA, VIAB’HAI, MOJIYAN
f Candia............................................... KOBE (Paning through H. E. KITAT, B.X.B. the Inland SEL)
HEMARES.
OCEAN
THE CHINA MAIL.
Shipping.
STEAM SHIP COMPANY LIMITED
AND
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY LIMITED.
JOINT
SERVICES.
FORTNIGHTLY SAILINGS FOR LONDON AND CONTINENT. MONTHLY SAILINGS, FOR LIVERPOOL,
TAKING CARGO ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING FOR ALL EUROPEAN, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERIⱭAN, WEST AUSTRALIAN, JAVA, AND SUMATRA FORTS.
STKAMERA
TO BAIL ON
· H. G. 8. LawELLIN,
About 9th November,
About 12th
Freight and
Passage.
Freight only
November,
About 18th
November.
Freight only.
About 18th
Freight and
November F. N. TILLARD ....... Chusan
Paraage.
Noon, 19th November,
Bee Special Advertisement
~E. A. HEWETT, B«perintendent.
PROX
COMPANY'S
GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL ......DIOMED ................
GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL.....NINGCHOW........ GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL ............KEEMUS.......................28th November.
DUE ..................................................... 9th November. 20th November.
LONDON, &............................................................... H. W. KENRICE, B.N.B.}
For farther Particulars, apply to
P. & O, S, N. Co's Office,
Hongkong, November 5, 1904.
CANADIAN
PACIFIC
RAILWAY ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE.
THE FAST ROUTE BETWEEN CHINA, JAPAN AND EUROPE, VIA CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES.
*
Calling at SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND VICTORIA, B,0. SAFETY-SPEED-PUNOTUALITY. Empress Twin Strew Steamships-6,000 Tons-10,000 Horse power-Speed 19 knots. Saving 3 to 7 Days accross the Pacific,
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG. (Subject to Alteration. R.M.8, EMPRESS OF INDIA R.M.S. EMPRESS OF JAPAN R.M.S. ATHENIAN
8.M.S. EMPRESS OF CHINA R.M.S. TARTAR.
+
6000 TONS......WEDNESDAY. Nov, 16, 1904. 6000 TONE......WEDNESDAY, Dec, 14. 3882 Tone......Wednesday, Dec. 28. 6000 TONE......WEDNESDAY, Jan. 11, 1905, 4425 TONS......WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25.
11
11
TOR
ÓUTWARDS.
STEAMERS
HOMEWARDS.
STRAMEROON
LONDON, AMSTERDAM & ANTWERP.....MACHAON ........ LONDON, AMSTERDAM & ANTWERP...JA:ON
TO BAIL
12th November. \22nd November.
WAT DEU
* GENOA, MARSEILLES & LIVERPOOL...AGAMEMNON ................ 22nd November. AMSTERDAM, LONDON & ANTWERP...TELEMACHUB
6th December. AMSTERDAM, LONDON & ANTWERP...DIOMED..........20th December, * GENOA, MARSEILLES & LIVERPOOL...Dardanum...........20th December.
Taking Cargo for Liverpool at London Rates.
DOUGLAS
TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE.
FOR
STEANERS
TO BAIL
VICTORIA, SEATTLE, TACOMA, and)
all PACIFIC COAST PORTS VIA KREMUN........... NAGASAKI, KOBL & YOKOHAMAJ
For Freight, apply to
.......30th November.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE
Agent
£12.
Hongkong, November 7, 1904.
18
Hongkong to London, 1st Class......vis St. Lawrence £60. v New York £2.
Intermediate on Steamers,
240. and 1st Class Rail......... >> HE magnificent EMPRESS STEAMSHIPS passing throng the famous IN. THE LAND SEA OF JAPAN, usually make the voyage YOKOHAMA TO VAN- COUVER (B. C.), in 12 DAYS, and make connection with the PALATIAL OVER- LAND TRAINS FROM THE PACIFIC TO THE ATLANTIC WITHOUT OHANGE.
Passengers booked through to all principal points and AROUND THE WORLD. SPECIAL RATES (first class only) granted to Missionaries, Members of the Nal, Military, Diplomatic and Civil Services, and to European Officials in the Servics of China and Japan Governments,
Shipping.
SHIP COMPANY,
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOOHOW.
THE
Company Steamship
HAIMUN,
Captalh Rossor, will be despatched for the above Poris on TUESDAY, the 8th Inst., at 11 a.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, November 4, 1904.
1984
HONDAT, NOVE
Notices to Consignees,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNE THE PENINSULAR &
STEAM NAVIGATION
STEAMEROHUSAN,
FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND
STRAITS.
CONSIGNERS of Cargo by the above.
1954
Hotels
KING EDWARD
HOTEL
Ladies
H-CLASS PRIVATE
HOTEL
-Afternoon Tea Rooma,
Private Bar and Billiard Roome.
named Vessal are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and pisoad at their risk in the HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHALF AND GODOWN COMPANY'S Hot and Cold Water throughout. GODOWNS at Kowloon, where each consign. ment will be sorted out Mark by Mark, and
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND delivery can be obtained as soon
CALCUTTA.
Steamship
THE OREGORY APCAR,
Captain J. G. OLIFENE, will be despatched for the above Ports on TUESDAY, the 8th November, at 8 p.m.
For Freightor Passage, apply to
D. SASSOON & Co., LD.,
Agents.
Hongkong, November 1, 1904.
Goods are landed.
the
This Vessel brings on Cargo →→ From LONDON, &c. ux «.n. China, Form AUSTRALIA, BE 8.8. India, From Calcutta, 6x 8.8. Palermo, From PARAIAN GULF, ez 8.5. B. I. §. N. and B. and P. 8. N. Co's. steamers.
• Optional goods, will be landed here un- less instructions are given to the contrary. before 5 P.M., To-day,
Goods not cleared by the 11th Inst..- ài 4 p.m., will be subject to rent.
deally Idghted.
Elsotelo Fans (if required). Electric Passenger Elevator to each Flo
Talle D'Hote at Separate Table
For terms, da, apply to the
MANAGER.
Hongkon June 10, 1989,
THE KOWLOON HOTEL,
KOWLOON
1973 No Fire Insurance will be effected by A High clara Tourist's Hotel under Ame-
rican Management. First-class Qui-
me in any case whatever,
Damaged packages must be left in the sine, Beautiful Garden, FOR NEWCASTLE, N.8. W. (DIRECT). Godowns for examination by the Con
THE Steambip
T
TERMONT, (4.500 tona), Okptain HAYNES, B.N.R.. will be despatched as above at Noon, on TUES. DAY, the instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BRADLEY & Co. Hongkong, November 4, 1904.
STEAM FOR
1991
[[signoos" and the Co.'s representatives at an Appointed hour.. All claims must be pre- sented within ten days of the steamer's rival here, after which date they cannot | be recognised. No claims will be admitted
after the goods have left the Godowns.
E. A. HEWETT,
Superintendents Hongkong, November 4, 1904.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
MODERATE CHANGES.
J. W. OSBORNE, Proprietor and Manager. Hongkong, January 20, 1904,
135
HOTEL ORAIGIEBURN.
1990 PLUNKET'S GAP,
FROM MIDDLESBOROUGH, ANT. WERP, AND LONDON.
THE Steamship
MONMOUTHSHIRE,
Captain G. E. WARNER, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their
into AND
THE PEAK,
near the TEAM TERMINUS TELEPROJE 16,
For Terma,
• Apply to the MANAGER,
MACAO AND CANTON HOTELS.
A LITTLE CHANGE,
STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LD. INDIA, ADEN, EGIPT, MEDITER the Godewis of the Hoxeko HE Round Trip from HONGKONG to RANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND KOWLOON WHAEY AND GODOWN CO., LTD back to HONGKONG, will he found in- MADAO, thence to CANTON and LONDON.
At KOWLOOK and stored at Consignees' risk
teresting and enjoyable. Through Bill of Lading issued for BATA and expense.
VIA, PERSIAN GULF, CON ΤΙΝ ΕΝΤΑΙ, AMERICAN AND SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.
FOR
MANILA
For further information, Maps, Guides, Books, Rates of Freight and Pasaye,
D. W. CRADDOCK, Acting General Agent, →pply to
PEDDER STIKET. Lengkong, November 2, 1904,
PORT
1
FORTLAND AND ASIATIC
STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG, via Inland Sea of JAPAN, PORTLAND, OREGON,
Moл, KOBE & YOKOHAMA; FOR
·
ÜPERATING IN •
CONNECTION WITH THE
DARWIN, THURS DAY ISLAND,. COOKTOWN, CAIRNS, TOWNSVILLE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY and MELBOURNE
STEAMER
TO BAIL
.TEAN.
.... 8th November.
TRINAN 1.............16th November.
* The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by these Steamers, which are fitted throughout with Electric Light. Unrivalled Table. A duly qualified Surgeon is carried.
+ Taking Cargo on through bills of lading to all Yangtaze & Northern Chins Ports. Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for all Now Zealand and other Australian Porta.
N.B.--REDUCED SALOON FARES, Bingle and Return, To Manila and
For Freight or Passage, apply to
Hongkong, November 3, 1904,
OREGON RAILROAD & NAVIGATION CO, Australian Ports.
STEAMEHIP.
Toxu.
ARABIA
........................4483
CAPTAIN.
BAHLE
ARAGONIA
..6198
TO SAIL AT DAYLIGHTON,
Nov. 19, 1904. SCHULDT ............... Dec. 13, 194,
NICOMEDIA
WAGNER
Jan. 9, 1904.
NUMANTIA
Jan. 25, 1905.
....................................4370
BBEHMER.......................... Through Bills of Lading_treued to Pacific Coast Points and all Eastern, Canadian ad United States Points. For through rates of Freight and further information,
mmunicate with or apply to
PORTLAND & ASIATIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
Hongkong, November 1, 1904.
FOR
OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA.
REGULAR STEAM-SHIP SERVICE BETWEEN HONGKONG, SOUTH CHINA COAST PORTS AND FORMOSA.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG-
SUBJECT TO ALTERATION,
FOOCHOW, Via SWATOW
AND AMOY,
TAMSUI, VÀ SWATOW
JE
AND AMOY, ANPING, Via SWATOW
AND AMOY,
TAMSUI, Yia SWATOW
ON
AND AMOY,
STEAMERA
TRIUMPH,
Capt. A. HANSEN,
M. STRUVE,
{ Capt. 1. BRANDE
PROVIDENCE,
LEAVING WEDNESDAY,
Nov. 9, at Daylight.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
AGENTS.
HONGKONG MANILA.
Highest Class, Dewest, fastest and most luxurious Steam- ers between Hongkong and Manila -Saloon amidships. -Electric Light-Perfect Cubine-Surgeon and Stewardess carried.-All the most up-to-date arrange- ments for comfort of Passengers,
CHINA AND MANILA STFAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
HE Stomahip OHUSAN,
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 8th Inst.. will be subject to rent.
All and
18.30 p.m..
TH. W. KENNICE, 84, Captain are to be left in the Godo manager Gonds Majesty's Mula, will be despatched from will be examined on the 8th Inst., at this for BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the 19th November, at Noon, taking Passen-
No Fire Insurance bas been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by ger and Caro for the above Ports in con nection with the Company's s... Macedonia 141,600 tons, from Colombo, Passengers no-
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
Agents.
commodation in which vessel is secured before departure from Hongkong.
Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France," 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., will be conveyed from Bombay by the R.M.S. Marmora, due in London on the Lab January, 1906. R
· Hongkong, November 1, 1904.
!
"BEN LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
STEAMSHIP BENMOHR.
1979
FROM ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS,
***CONSIGNIS of Cargo are hereby in-
Parcels will be received at this Office until 4 p.m. the day before sailing. The contents and value of all packages are required.
For further Particulars, apply to
E. A. HEWETT,
Superintendent Hongkong, November 5, 1904, -
1995
REGULAR
STEAMSHIP SERVICE TO NEW. YORK,
VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAE.
Steamship.
Tons. Captains.
For
Sailing Dates.
:
ZAFIRO
RUBI
2540
2540
R. Rodger R. W. Almond...
Manila Direct Nov. 12, at 10a.m.
Nov. 19, at 10s.m,
PROPOSED SAILINGS. FROM HONGKONG STEAMERS
TO SAIL 1904 ST. HUGO
About Nov. 26, SHIMOSA
...About Dea. 18.
For Freight and further information,
Apply to
For Freight or Passago, apply to
Shewan, Tomes & Co.,
18UNDAY, 13th ·
DODWELL & CO., LTD.,
Agents, Hongkong, October 21, 1904.
110
General Managers,
Nov., at Daylight. WEDNESDAY,
Hongkong, November 5, 1904.
2245
{Capt. C. CORNELINGEN, Nov. 16, at Daylight.
FRITHJOF,
{Capt. B. A. BARALDSEN,
18UNDAY, 20th
Nov., at Daylight.
account of the present state of political affairs, all the Company's new Steabera have been requisitioned for Transport Service, and the above named chartered Steamers have been secured instead for maintenance of the Company's Coastal Servos,
SOUTH AFRICAN LINE OF STEAMERS.
As soon as the state of Affairs permit the Company will resume running with its special. HONGKONG DIRECT (or via CHEFOO or CHIN-WAN-TAO) to ly designed bey Steamers.
For Freight, Passage and further information, apply at the Co.'s local Brasch Office, at No. 8, Des Voeux Road Central,
Hongkong, November 7, 1904.
BOSTON STEAMSHIP CO.
DURBAN, NATAL
T. ARIMA, Manager.
THE
THE following Chartered Steamers will run at Intervals of about 3 We
2579
8.8. SWANLEY
Captain
J. P. DAWSON. J. W. MARTIN. W. E. STELLE.
8.8. INKUM
NORTHERN PACIFIC LINE.
BOSTON TOWBOAT CO. CONNECTING AT TACOMA WITH
NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY 00.
PROFOERD SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG FÓR
VICTORIA B.O. AND TACOMA ΓΙΑ
MOJI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA,
8.8. COURTFIELD
8.S. ORANLEY:
8.8. İKBAL
S.S. ASCOT...
S.S. LOTHIAN
T
Steameri
Tons.
Oaplains.
TEXAN KUNN
8615
G. D. Morrison,
TREMONT
9608
T. W. Garlick
LYRA
4417
G. V.: Williams
PLEIADES ...
9753
F. G. Purington
To Sad,
M. ROBERTSON,
O.E. Cox.
J.G. WILLIAMSON.
E. S. PELESE.
J. ROWLEY.
R. P. CRAVEN,
GET SHEPHERD.
H.G. FORTER
1520
STEAM TO CANTON.
HE, new Twin Screw Steel Steamer..
IWONG CHOW,
THE
1,309 tons...Captain J. P. MARTIN, KWONG TUNG.
1,238 tons............Captain H. W. WALKER, Leave HONGKONG for CANTON at Every Evening (Saturday excepted). Leave CANTON for HONGKONG about 5.30 o'cook Every Evening (Sunday excepted).
formed that all Goods are being
WE. FARMER.
Proprietor. Hongkong, March 10, 1904 :
THE RAMSGATE OF HONGKONG. METROPOLE HOTEL.
TE
THREE Miles out on the Shan-ki-wan Road Electric Trams pass the Doors every few minutes.
THE ONLY HOUSE OF THE ROAD, The popular resort of the Colony, occupy. ing a Charming Seaside Situation and commanding the most extensive view of the Harbour and Kowloon Peninsula.
There is Accommodation for a fe Boarders.
GOOD SEA BATHING:
REFREEMENTS SERVID OF THE FIRST QUALITY ONLY,
landed at their risk into the Gonow of PRIVATE TIFFINS AND DINNERS the Hongxose and KOWLOON WHARF and Prepared in First-class Style on the shortest GODOWN CO., LIMITED, whence and/or
notice.
JAS. CHRISTIE, Proprietor and Manager,
from the wharves delivery may be obtained. Dinner Parties and Picnics Catered for.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods undelivered after the 10th Josti, will be subject to rent.
All Claims against the Stesmer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 17th Inst., or they will not be re- cognized.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods
Hongkong, August 18, 1904.
WEEKLY NEWS
are to be left in the Godowns, where they FOR HOME.
will be examined on the 10th. Inst., at 11a.m.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents
Hongkong, November 3, 1904. 1986
HONGKONG-MACAU LINE.
TH
8. 8. * WING CHAI,'- CAPTAIN, T. AUSTIN, R.N.R THIS Steamer departs from HoNGKONG on Week Days at 8 A.M.; and on Sundays at 8.30AM Departs from MACAO on Week Days at. 2.30 F.M., and on Sun days at 6.30 P.,
The Overland China Mail
Published to suit the Departure of each English and French Mail Steamer to Europe,
FULL REPORTS
AND ALL THE LATEST INTELLIGENOR
$17 per Annum (including Postage). (Commercial, Shipping, etc.)
MAIL OFFTUL,
WINDHAM STEIFE. Hongxone
THE TRIMETRICAL CLASSIO.
FARES: Week Days 1st Class, including cabin and servant, Single 13. Return Ticket $5. 2nd class 81 3rd Class 50 Cents, Every Sundays will be an Excursion, at the following rates-1st and 2nd Class Single Ticket $1 Return 32. 3rd Class, Single 30 Cents, Return 50 Centa, Steerage 10 Ota Tiffin and Dinner can be supplied either on board, or at the Macao Hotel, for return- ing Passengers only, at an extra charge of These fine new Steamers have unez- $2. Em Sundays, Passengersdesiring to have delled accommodation for First Class & Private Cabin which has accommodation Passengers and are lit throughout by for two or more passengers, will be charged To be had-Pride 76 Cente the set- Electricity,
Passage Far-Single Journey...$4.00 Meals
.......... .....$1.00 each. The Company's Wharf is a short distance West of the Harbour Master's Office,
SHU ON S.S. CO., LTD.,
AND N
YUEN ON 6.8. Ori
LD. No. 8, QUEEN'S ROAD WI Hongkong November 3, 1904.
YOKE
Cargo only. FOR MANILA.
8.8. BIRH...
8.8. BOFALA
8.8. INDRASHAMA
8.S. INDRAFELLI ⠀
For Freight, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., Agents, Hongkong, November 4, 1904.
STEAMSHIP SERVICE TO NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL.
About Dec. 17. THE Steamship
Jin. 10.-
BREIZ-IZELAN About Feb. 9 will be despatched as above on or about About Mar. 4, THURSDAY, the 1st December, 1904. - For Freight and further information,
apply to
The largest, steadieet, and most comfortable steamers for Manila,
9808 tone | Capt. T. W. Garlick A out 2nd January,
8. TREMONT....
CHEAP FARES.
CUISINE
EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION; ATTENDANGE AND ELECTRIC LIGHT, DOCTOR AND STEWARDESS.
The Twin-scow 8.5. Showmut and Tremont have just been fitted with very. Accommodation for First and Second Class Passengers. The large ire of these yee
STANDARD OIL COMPANY
OF NEW YORK, Oriental Freight Department.
Hongkong, November 4, 1904
1998
BEN'' LINE OF STEAMSHIPS.
FOR LONDON AND ANTWERP:
THE Steamship
BENALDER
unsurės steadiness at sea. Electric fan in each room. Barber's shop and steam lam | Captain McIntosh, will be despatched dry. Cargo carried in cold storage.
PARCEL EXPRESS TO THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
For further information, Apply to
QUEEN'S BUILDINGS,
Hongkong. Otober 28, 1904,
Dodwell & Co. Limited-
GENERAL AGENTS”
above on or about SATURDAY, the 19th Notomber.
For Freight of Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.,
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling at Porr DABWIN and QUEENE- LAND PORTS, and king through Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND,
TAKKAA, 20.)-
THES
Steamship
EMPIRE
Captain P. T. HELA, will be despatched for the above Poru on WEDNESDAY, the 18th November, at Noon,
This well-known Steamer is specially, fitted for Passenger, and has a Refrigera ting Chamber, which ensures the supply of Fresh Provisions, Io, do, throughout the This Steamer is inst throughout with
торе.
lees and
HE Steamships
SUKENNEBEĆ,
will be despatched as above on or about FRIDAY, the 18th November,
For Freight and further information,
Apply to
STANDARD OIL COMPANY
OF NEW YORK Ormtal Freight Departm Hongkong, November 7, 1904,
RAMBLE THROUGH. FORMOSA
BUTY
October 21 1901,
Hongkong,
千字女
THE THOUSAND WORDS POEM
by E. J. ETTEL, PH.D.
translated from the Chinese.
the
$3.00 extra.">
First-class Passengers who do not care. Stront
to return on the Excursion Sunday, will be allowed to do so the followi day) on production of the Toket. Should the Steamer pot run on the Monday, on to the Boiler
ADVERT
DHIKA
Not
1890
CHIWA MATEO。
Bangkok Times.
LEADING NEWSPAPER
IN
widely ciroulated in Malaya," Cochin China, the Strazis Betule
und.
ekly Mall
extra)
4
MONDAY NOVEMBER 7, 1904.
AGENTS FOR THE OHINA MAIL.
LONDON —F. Aman, 11 & 12, Uemain's
Lane, Lombard förest, R.C. BYRET
Insurances.
& Co., 30 Cornhill. GORDON & NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE Gora, Ludgate Ciròus, E O. BATES, INSURANCE COMPANY,
Har & Co., 31, Cannon Street, LO, TOTAL 16,893,000, 1003,
SAMUEL DELOOR & Co., 150 & 154,
HONG
Banks,
THE CHINA MAIL.
Banks.
THE
ONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
YOKOHAMA SPECIE. BANE,
$10,000,000
LIMITED, Established 1880.
Capizal BussoRIBED... –916,500,000 | CAPITAL PAID-UP ...
$10,000,000
ÚAPITAL UNCALLED REAR FUND'... phone. Hrán Örrion-YokoHAMA.
Yen 24,000,000-
PÄID-ur CAFITAL........ Leadenhall Street. W. M. WILLS, 151, | I—Authorised Capital £3,000,000 -
RESERYS FUND—*/ Cannon Street, E.C. Rozar WATSON, Subscribed Capital £2,750,000
Sterling Reserva, $10,000,000 160, Fleet Struct. O. MITCHELL & Co., Paid-up Capital:
Silver Reserve ... 0,800,000- ........ £687,500 00 Snow H. Holborn“ Pidduat," E.C. | II–Piro Funds
9,058,961 19 8 BELL' ADVERTISING Aonroy Læp., 107, | III-Life& Annuity Fonds 13,154,188 187 RETN Inamlity \\{or} Best Brist, B.O.
PROPELETOES .......................
'PARIS" AND "EUROPE: - MATINOR,
£10,998,650
FATRE & Uo., 18 Bu de la Grange Revenue Fire Branch... 1,835,128 Batelieri, NEW YORK: THE CHINES EYANGELIST
"Orrick. 62, West Stand street.
SAN FRANCISO00 and American Ports generally-Ban & BLACK, San Fran
Disco. AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & GOTOH, Mel. bourne and Sydney, CEYLON":-W. M. SMITH & Co., THE
APOTHECARIEN Co, Colombo. BATAVIA :-H. M. VAN DOEP & Co. SINGAPORE, STRAITS, &2. :—KELLY &
WALSH, LED., Singapore. PHILIPPINE ISLANDS :-A. 8. WAT
'box & Co., Manila;
1
CHINA:-Amoy N. MOALLE & Co., "LIMITED. Foocho19, BROCKETT" & Co.
Shanghai, LANE, Crawford & Co.,
Count or DíSOTORS ---- A. J. Raymond, Esq.-Chairman.
Life & Annuity 1,616,755 11 9 H. E. TOMKIN, Esq.-Deputy Chairman. Toxio.
Втрофов.......
#
£3,660,889
11.' 9
|
E. Gosta, Esq.
A. Haupt, Esq.
Hon. W. J. Gresson. | Hon. R. Shewin. N. A. Hiebe, Esq. H. W. Slade, Eeg,
H. Schubart, Esq.
E. Bhellim, Kaq.
E. 8.Whelfor,
Esq.
1587
The Accoumulated Funds of the Fire and Life Departments are free from liability in respect of each other.
Hongkong, June 18, 1904.
THE WESTERN ASSURANCE COM PANY OF TORONTO AND LONDON.
INCORPORATED A.D. 1851.
MARINE BRANCH.
Undenigned having been appointed
And KELLY & WALAH. Yokohama,AGENTS for the above are prepared LANE, CRAWFORp & Co., and KELLY
to accept Biaks at Current Rates, & WÀISH,
Intimations.
UHLEY Maxaoks:
Hongkong--J. R. M. SKITE,
FOR MANAGER: Shanghai-H. M. Bevia.
LONDON BANKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY BANKING Co., LD!
HONGKONG
INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Account at the rate of 2 per ount per annum on the daily balance,
ON FIXED DEPOSIT :-
per cont per annum.
Hongkong, July 21, 1904.“
LONDON.
HÙNGKONG, AVERAGE MARKET
PRICES.
Corrected to Thursday, November 3, 1904. At 100 cents per Dollar Mexican.
Butcher, Meat.
M
18,000,000 | Beef sirloin & prime cut-Moi Lung Pà
6,000,000 9,520,000
BRANCHES AND ÅGENUIES :
Koll. NAQABAKI. LYONI. NEw York. San Francisco, HONOLULU, BOMBAY.
TIENTRIN. NEWCHWANO, SHANGHAI,
PEXINO. | DALNY.--
London BanKHER ;
The London Joint Stock Bank, Eimited, Parr's Bank, Idmited,
The Union of London and Smiths
Bank, Limited.
"
HONGKONO BRANCH-Interest allowed. On Currant Abcount at the Rate of 2% per annum on the daily balance.
*On fixed deposits for 12 months, -5% por
annum. 373
On fixed deposits for 6 months, 4% per annum.l
On fixed deposits for 8 months, 8% per
TAKEO TAKAMICHI,
Annu. |{{1:21 7.
"1
Corned-Ham Ngau Yuk : Rosat,-Shiu
**
Breast,-Nagu Lam..
Soup,--Tong Yok
...
14
Steak,-Ngan Yuk I'a
30 31
17
21
26
-Cutom Ngau Lau Birlolo ... Sausages,-Ngau Chaùng
Bullock's Brains, Blow
Tongue frosh, Ngan Li
Sum
...
肉食
Salmon-Ma Yan Yu
Shark.-Es Yo
Skate, -Po Yo
Shrimp-Ha Snapper-Lap fu
Soles, Tat Sa Yo7.
Tongh,-Wan Yu
Turbot,-Chu How Tu
Turtiss, mall, fresh water,-Kerk Yu
White Balt-Ngan Yu (
M
Almonds,-Hung Yan
**
.ens
Custard, -Fan Lai Chi Bananas, fragrant, Canton, San Shing
Houng Chiu Bananas, (brides), Macao-San Reung Chiu
Carambols,-Yeung Tuo...
..
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12
14
Fruits.
菓子
20
DAR
per set: 9
sch 45
Apples, (California)——-Kam San Ping Kho
(Cheloo)-Tin Chan Ping Khor
20
**
For 3 months
6
corned-Bam Ngan Li Head, Ngau Tau Heart.-Ngau Hump, Sall-Ngau Kin Feet,-Ngau Kerk Kidneys,-Ngau Yin
66
Small,-Hoi Tong...
ANTOLAMA
65
lb, 9
14
weath
sch 8
8
Chestnuts, Chinese,-Foong Lut
*** 19
"
"
*
"
12
4
ALEX ROS8 & CO. Hongkong, April 28, 1904.
"
"
1
Tail-Ngau Mei
16
Cocoanuts,-Yeh Tez...
1412
J. R. M. SMITH,
Chief Mariager.
66
Manager Hongkong, November 7, 1904.
Liver-Ngan Com
lb. 9
D
Leinons, China-Ning Moong
689
... lb. 25
910
22
Tripe (undressed)-Ngau To Calves' Head and Feet-Ngan-chal-tan-kak, set 5 Lichoes, Dried-Lai Chi con
Fresh- Mutton Chop,-Yeung Pal Kwat Leg, Young với vi Shoulder-Young Shan
19
America Kum San Ning Moon...
·49
A1
SAT
25
Limes, (sigon-Sai Kung Ning Moong...
Mango, Manila-Lui Sung Mong
...onch
WR
Pigs' Chitings-Chi chong
Tla 5,000,000 i, 9,500,000
HEAD OFFICE SHANGHAI. BRANCHES AND AGENCIES.
tot
"
Brains-Chi Know
per sot....
2
Marg teens,--San Chuk The
dozen
Feet,-Chi Kerk
12
*
"
Fry,-Chi Chak
12
* 19
་
.
PENANG, SINGAPORE, TIENTSIN.
Head,-Chi Tau
15
DAR
*
Heart, Chi Sam Kidneys, Chi Yiu ... Liver,-Chi Con
each 8
lb. 24
་་
Pork,
Chop,-Chi Pai Kwat
20
Corned,-Ham Chu Yak
Leg,-Chu Pei
TONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAM. FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
WAYS COMPANY, LIMITED
HO
TIME TABLE.
WEEK DAYS,
(On and after 1st October, 1904.) 6.45 a.m to 7.00 a.m....Every 15 minutes, 7.80a.m. to 8.00 a.m...Every 10 minutes. 8.00 a.m. to 8.80 a.m...Every 15 minutes. 8.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m...Every 10 minutes. 9.30a.m. to 11.00a.m...Every 15 minutes. 11.30a.m. to 18.45 p.m...Every 15 minutes. 12.45 p.m. to 1.15 p.m... Every 10 minutes. 1.15 p.m. to 1.45 p.m...very 16 minutes, p.m. to 2.15 p.m...Etory 10 minutes, 1.45 2.15 p.m. to 3.00 p.m...Every 15 minutes. 3.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.in...Every 15 minutes. 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m...Every 10 minutes.
NIGHT CARS,
8.45 p.m. and 9-p.m., 9.45 p.m. to 11.16 p.m. every half hour.
SUNDAYS.
5.00 a.m. to 9.00 a.m...Every 16 ratnutes. 9.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. Every 30 minutes. 9.30a.m. to 10.30a.m...Every 15 minutos. 10.30 a.m. to 11.00a.m...Every 10 minutes. 12.00 Noon to 1.00 p.m...Every 10 minutes. 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m...Every 16 minuts. 5.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m...Every 10 minutes. 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m...Every 15 minutes. 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m...Every 10 minutes.
NIGHT CARS as on Wook Days. SATURDAYS.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
STATEMENT TO 31ST DECEMBER, 1903.
ABSETS, GOLD....
..05,858,820.37 NET SURPLUS, GOLD......82,156,118.80 INCOME, GOLD
$3,470,787,53
FIRE BRANCH.
THE Undersigned, having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to accept Fire Risks at Current
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO. Hongkong, March 29, 1904,
Rates.
Intimations.
MARTIN'S
562
APIOL STEEL
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK,
!
THE business of the above Bank is con-
ducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORA TION. Rulos may be obtained on sp plication
INTEREST on deposits is allowed at 3 PER CENT. per annum. Depositore my transfer at their option balance of 9100 or more to the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK, to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT 87 4 PER CENT. per
sonum.
1
For the Hongkong and Shangla
Banking Corporation,
J. R. M. SMITH,
Chief Manager,
Hongkong, blay 1, 1900,
1517
Vor Ladies. PILS THE BANK OF TAIWAN,
A French Ramsay for all Irregularition, Thomandă
of Ladies keep a box of Martin's Pilla in the hopes, so tha? On the drah align of any Inreglarity of the System a timely dose may be adminisèrəngkhose who use them recizia Sound shack, benso siale ensemous sale. All Chemists wor Zumas, or pork 2200 K• MARTIN SOUTHAMPTONENBLAKÝ.
Extra cars at 11.30 and 11.45 p.m. SPECIAL CARS by Arrangement at the Company's Office, ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS, THE
Des Voeux Road Central,
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
12
General Managers,
Hongkong, September 30, 1404. 101
THE
CHINA AND JAPAN
TELEPHONE
AND
ELECTRIC COMPANY,
LIMITED.
HONGKONG EXCHANGE.
A
SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Payable Quarterly in Advance.
EXCHANGE LINES :
$25 per 100
Quarter.
No Charge for Initial Installation.
N.B.-A Special Charge is made for
HONGKONG
DOCKS.
A Record of the Founding
and Development of the Hongkong and Whampos Dook On., Limited. Reprinted frera the China Mail,"
Pride
Fifty Cents.
ť
To be had at the Chins Mail Office
Wyndham Street
THE FIRST CHINESE NEWSPAPER EYER ISSUED UNDER PURELY NATIVE DIRECTION.
The Chinese Mail
The Leading CHINESE POLITICAL AND
*JOURNAL. COMMERCIA”,
I
PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING.
....
CONTAINS THe Most ReliaBLE TELEGRAPHIC NEWS "FILOM NORTH CHINA. ALL THE Latest Intelligende ruom Tu VARIOUS PORTH IN CHINA AND JAPAN
་་་
Apart
LIMITED.
(INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER).
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED.............. .YÊN 5,000,000. CAPITAL PAID-UP ................................YEN 2,500,000.
HEAD OFFICE:-TAIPEH, FORMOSA.
BRANCHES AND AGENCIES:
Amoy.
Auping.
Kobe, Nagasaki,
Foochow. Keelung.
Osaka.
Shanghai,
Tainan.
Tamsui
Tokio.
Yokohama.
HONGKONG OFFICE :
4, QUEEN'S ROAD.
Interest allowed on Current Account. Deposits received on terms which may be leaint on application.
S. SHIGENAGA,
Manager,
Hongkong, February 2, 1904.
IN
NTERNATIONAL YORPORATION.
CORPO
216
BANKING
CAPITAL, SURPLUS AND UNDIVIDED
PROFITS:
GOLD $7,992,173.37...about £1,640,000.
1
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS AUTHORIBED, GOLD $10,000,000 £2,056,000. HEAD OFFICE-1 WALL STREET, NEW YORK..
LONDON OFFICE-THREADNEEDLE HOUSE] E.C
! BRANCHES AT « San Francisco, Washington, Mexico, Manila, Cebu, Shanghai, Singapore, Yeko- hama, Bombay, Calcutta, Canton and Agents all over the World.
LONDON AND CONTINENTAL BANKEBS: National Provincial Bank of England, Ltd. Union of London and Smith's Bank, Ltd.
Crédit Lyonnais, Dresdner Bank,sin Comptoir National d'Escompte de Paris, &c.
AE Corporation Transacts every du-
Tscription of Banking and Exchange
Innes of more than average 83 per Annum delivered in Honuk ng. business, receives money in Current Ac
Length.
DESK TELEPHONES
For a small additional annual charge Desk Sets can be supplied.
ELECTRIO
SUPPLIES:
BATTERIES, CHEMICALS,
:
$12.50 to all out Parts.
6 WELLINGTON STREET, HONAKONY,
SIK ROBERT HARTS
MEMORANDUM.
A Series of Articles on Sir ROBERT
HART'S SOHELim for the ment of China, ** ELECTRIC BELLS. Reprind from the China Made And in pamphlet form at this Offi.. kpths INSULATORS, SWITCHES,
TELEPHONES, WIRE, etc.,
Send for Price Lista.
ELECTRIC BELL
ATIONS
Estimates given for all kinds of Electrical Work.
ESS:-RUCE HOUST ROAD,
W. Stuart Marrison,
Hongkong.
count and issued Fixed Deposit Receipts either in Gold or Silver at rates which may be ascertained on application, as
DVAN
HONGKONG BRANCH: 20, Deg Vavi Road Central.
OHARLES R. - SCOTT,
all Manager
Hongkong, July 28, 1004.
HE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,
---- AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA,
SOLINOODTObaten nt Royal QHALTER 1833,
G/HAD OFFÏUR, LONDON,
NO RA ILE
THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY
THERAPION
R
This successful and highly pontilar Title sanjatived in the Continental Hospitals by Rord, Kitanofiers, Velpean, and others, combines ali. daljne iteshlerupe to be sought in pedicine of the kind and impasses everything hibello employed.
THERAPION NË 1
„ška remarkably short time, miten s lew days unly,
Tensoves all discharges from the urinary organs,” superseding Injections, the use of which does irre.. parable harm bylaying the foundation of stricture. and other, ser ost discasolanki, jen ch
THERAPION No. 2
aise out, soeumatism, 3t:has been too much
Capital Paid-ur Resznye, LIABILITY OF SHARE-
HOLDERS...
RESERVE FUND
£800,000,
„£800,000
INTEREST allowed on Current Accomit at the rate of 3 %% per annum on the Daily balances.
¿On Fixed Deposits for 18 months 4
Hongkong, May 2, 190
MERCA
BANE,
IMPERIAL BANK OF CHINA.
Established by IMPERIAL DEORKE OF THE 12TH NOVEMBRE, 1896. SUBSORIRED CAPITAL, ` PALD-UP CAPITAL,
CANTON, CHEFOO, FANKOW, PEKING,
THE BARK PURCHASES and receives for Collection Bills' of Exchange drawn on the above places, and Sells Drafts and Telegraphic Transfers Payable at its Branches Agoncics.
HONGKONG BRANCE. Advances made on approved sucurities. | Billa Discounted."
"
24
**
* 11
Fat or Lard,—Chu Yau Sheeps' Head and Feet,-Young Tau Kerk set EO
1
"1
A Jo
**
Interest allowed on Current Accounts at the Ráte 2% por Annum on the Daily Balancos.
17
AP
1.
"
On Fixed Deponita for 3 Months
"
Heart,-Yeung Sum
Kidneys.-Young Fin
Liver,-Yeung Con
Sucking Pigs, To Order-Chu Chal
Suet, Beef,-Sang Ngau Yan
B
12
-
"
H. C. MARSHALL,
Acting Manager.
**
"1970
Hongkong, May 17, 1904.
THE COMMERCIAL LAW AFFECT.
THE
ING CHINESE;
With Special Reference to PARTNERSHIP REGISTRATION AND BANKRUPTCY LAWS IN
HONGKONG.
(Reprinted from the China Mail.)
For Sale the China Mad Office,
Price.
31.00.
PRINTING
PRINTING
PRINTING
Artistic Printing
.
eatness "and
Despatch
At Moderate Prices-
Programmes.
Company Reports.
Business Circulars.
Mutton, Sang Yeung Yau ... Veal,-Ngau Obai Yok
Sausage-Ngan Chai Yuk Tong
Poultry.
Chicken,-Kai Chai
""h"
Doyen-Pan. Kan
*
Eggs, Hen – Kai Tan...
***
Mango, Saigon Sai Kung Moong...
BRUTTO
Oranges, (Canton)-San Bhing Tim Chang”
Small,-Tai Kut... Olives,-Psk Lam
Pears, (American),-Kam Ban Shut LI
(Canton), Cooking-Su Li
(Shanghai),Sheung Hai Li
Peanuts, Fa Sang
Persimmons Large,-Hung Chie... Pine-apples, 1st quality,-Sheung Poon Ti
Paw Law
End cocking-Chung-tang-paw-law
י
....
Green-Surg Dop Tuo
S
50
10
8
each, 10
2
Plantains-Tai Cheu
each 6
Plums, Swatow Hung Jai...
10
Pamelo, Siam,-Chim LoYou
"
11
... lb. 28
Walnuts.-Hop Tuo
16
17
22
18
14
20. 牛仔
生日
鵝仔
2
30
...
Pin Tau
Vegetables, &c.
14
Artichokes, Shanghai-Sheung Ha Ab
Chi Chouk
Ceaus, (French), Mácso,-On Moon Pin Ta
(French), Shanghai,--Sheang Hal
Sprout-Ah Choi
M M
Long,-Tau Kok
Beot Root,
Hàng Choi lan
Brinjals, Green, Ching Yuen Ker
cach
Capons, Large, Small-Sin Kni
32
99.
Dicks-Ar
each 12
por drron 22
Red, Hung Ker...
Fowls, Canton.Kai
Hainan-Hoi Naza
23
Brassica, Pak Choi.......
Bamboo Shoots,--Chenk Shun
Geese,-Ngoi
Cabbage, Chinese, com.—Kal Choy
Cabbage Red-Kai Lan Tan
oach
8
Geese, Wild Sh'ai, S'hel Yer Ngoi, pair Musk Deer --Wong Keng
exch
Hoihow, Ho! How Pak Kap...
Cabbage, (Shanghai).-Yeh Chol Cane Shoots, bunch,—Kau Shun
Cauliflower, Large size,-Tai Yek Chol-ta cach
kundimal sot the hand Mediam size,Cheung Yeh Cho fa Small size,-Sai Yeh Chol Va ... Carrots,-Kam Shan
Hare, Shanghai,Tu Chai
Partridge,Che Khoo
Pheasant, Shan Kai
...pair 81.70
*
Pigeons, Canton,-Pak Kup
each 27
22
Quail,-Um-Chun
oach 36
Rice Birds,—Wo Fa Chunk Snipe,-Sa-Choy
dozen 60
Hen,
Turkeys, Cock-Phor Kai Kung
NA
Wild Ducks, S'bai, Shanghai Sul-ap pair Teal,-Sui Ap Chai,
71
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Wild Ducks, Canton-Sung Shing Sul Ap, es, $1.25
319.
Barbel, Ka Yu
Bream-Bin Yo
Fisb.
Canton Fresh Water Fis Carp,-Li Yu Catfish,--Chik Ya Codfish,Man Crabe,-Hal
Cattle Fish, Mök yoʻ Dab, Mang Ya
Lun Daco-Wong Mei Dog Fish-Tit To Sa Kels, Congor. Hai Mun
Fresh water,
Pak Kup In
Bills of Jading, etc.
jerri
Cheung Kwan Yo
Labrus Wong
Lobster
Lang Hs
BANK
or European Supervision
£600,000;
-Kai Kung Yn
-Ho Siu
海鮮
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2:
Celery, Chinese,-Tong Kan Choi English,-Yeung White,-Pak
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Chiles Dried,-Con Lat Chia
Red-Hung F
Green-Ching Lat Chin
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Curry Stuf, English, Ka Les Chol Lig...
Cucumber-Ching Kwa
Bitter Squash--a Kwa
Garlic,Sten Tau
Ginger, young,-Son Tas Keung
Lo Keung
Horse Radish, S'hai-Tik kap
Indian Corn, Suk Mal Lettuce,Young Sang Chol
Water Chennts: -M» Is!
Mandarin KwelLom Ms Tal Mushrooms, Fresh-Hang Cho Kho
Unions, Bombay, --Yeung Ching
Gron ---Sang Churg Shanghal,-Cheong Hai Champ Tan Japan,
at Pool Parsley,Kun Cho
Gradus Tea-Ho Gresh Fo
Potatoen, Sweet --Fan Shu
Shanghai,Bheung Hal Shu Teal
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SHIPPING,
ARRIVALS,
November 5.
Triniau, German str., 1,002, 0. Koch, Bangkok October 28, vis Hoihow Nov. 4, Rice.-BUTTERFIELD & SWIBE,
Apenrade, German steamer, 611, A. P. Uldorup, Haiphong Oct. 30, and Hoihow Nov. 4, Goneral.-JEBBEN & Co.
Salfordia, British steamer, 2,365, G. C. Dusting, Cardiff via Durban August 12, Coal.-DODWELL & Co.. Ln.
November 6.
Haimun, British str., 638, A. Robson, -- DOUGLAS Swatow November 5, General, STEAMSHIP Co.
Elax, British str,, 1,652, E. S. Baker, Palambang Oct. 20, Oil in Bulk. --ORDER. Empereur Menelich, French barque, 1,576, Moret, New York June 12, Oil in Patent CRIS.-STANDARD OIL CO.
Tjimahi, Dutch str.. 2,475, N. V. W. Jurriaanse, Macassar October 26, General. -JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN.
Simoom, British str., 2,379, R. E. Collins. Cardiff Sept. 26, Fuel and Coke. - DoDWELL & Co., Lp.
Muchaon, British steamer, 4,276, 8. W. Long, Shanghai Nov. 3, Flour and Lumber.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
Helena, US. gunboat, from Capton.
November 7.
Amo, British steamer, 2,785, 0, E Cox, Durban September 27.-GIBB, Livingston & Co.
Yuming, British steamer, 1,128, Rolfe, Manila N..vember 4, General. - JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
Glenturrel, British str., 3,026, Richard Webster, Middlesbro', Antwerp, London, and Singapore ovember 1, General. MCGREGOR Bros. & Gow.
Wosang, British str., 1,127, H. 8. Malkin, Tientsin Oct. 26, vis Chetoo and Swatow Nov. 6, General.--JARDINE, MATHESON &
Co.
dailan, French str., 377, L. Anderson, Pakhon and Hoshow November 5, General. --A. R. MAKTY.
Kuang Tuh, Chinese str., 1,530, Wm. H Lunt, Shanghai November 4, General. C. M. S. N. Co.
Selun, Norwegian str., 985, E. Fingalsen, Kobe via Moji Nov. 1, General ---CHINESE.
Dir. Portuguese gunboat, 720, Coutinho, Macro November 7.
Kiddo, British sloop, 98. D. St. A. Wake, Shanghai Nov. 4.
Kusanglee: Chinese str., from Canton.
DEPARTURES. November 6.
Binh Thuan, for Yokohama
Tyr, for Hungay,
Frithjof for Swatow.
Pitsinulok, for Bangkok.
Brisgavi, for Singapore and Hamburg.
Macher, for Swatow.
Andree Rickmers, for Bangkok.
Kroongsung, for Swatow.
Sheikh, for Saigon.
Ulysses, for Singapore and London,
¡November 7.
Pearle
British cruiser, for Singapore.
Edendale, tur Moji, Elar, for Shanghai.
LEARED,
Vermont for Newcastle. Phranang, for Swatow, Wosang to Cutup. Mathilde for Swatow. Belgian King, for Kobe: Telena, for singapore
ASSENGERS
VIGRIVED.
Per Haimun, from Swatow, Mrs Parne Mr and Mrs Uswald and 2 children, Mr
Rabel, Mrs Moxon, nurse and child, and 110 Chinese.
Per Ascot, from Durban, Major Lawless, Dr Hall Wright, and Dr Grone.
Por Yuensing from Manda, Mr and Mrs K. S Yung, Miss Howard, Misa Daly, Mr Theodore Hasche, Mr A. W. A. Morris, and Chinese.
SHIPPING RETORTS
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
Mails will close —
For MACAO.—
The German steamer Tsintau reports: From Bangkok October 26th, via Hoihow Nov. 4th, in the Gulf of Siam, met with light and moderate S W. and W S.W. winds and moderate sea. On the coast of Cochina-China and of Annam, fresh winds from N N. W shifting through West around the compass to N.N.E. and rough sea. Through the Hainan Strait upto Gap Rock,
In the fresh N E. wind, with rough sea. Hainan Strait, had also very heavy rain squalle.
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
Per Wingchai, at 7.30 a.m., on Tuesday,
the 8th November.
For CANTON.--
Per Hankow, at 7.30 a.m., on Tuesday.
the 8th November.
For WATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.-~ Per Haimun, at 10 a.m., on Tuesday,
the 8th November,
Per Triumph, at 5 p.m., on Tuesday, the
8th November.
For NEWCASTLE, N.S.W.—
Per Vermont, at 11 a.m., on Tuesday,
the 8th November.,
For MACAU,
-
Por Heungshan, at 1.45 p.m., on Tues.
day, the 8th November.
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & CAL-
CUTTA.--
Per Gregory Apcar, at 2 p.m., on Tues.
day, the 8th November.
For MAURITIUS.—
THE CHINA MAIL.
Merchant Vessels in Hongkong Harbour.
Kxclusive of late Arrivals and Departures reported to-day,
To facilitate anding the position of any vessel in the Harbour, the Anchongs is divided into eleven Rections, commencing from Green Island. Vessels near the Hongkong ahore are marked hi, near the Kowloon abore k., and those in the body of the Shipping of midway between each shore are marked e,, ln conjunction with the bgures depollog the sections,
Section.
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1. From Green Island to the Gas Werke, 2. From Gas Works to Jardine's Wharf.
3. From Jardine's Wharf to the Harbour's Offoar
4. From Harbour Master's to the Market.
5. From The Market to T'eddar's Wharf.
6. From leddar's Wharf to the Naval Yard,
Vessels' Names.
Steamers,
Agincourt... Apenrade
་
Ascot
Baron Eldon
Per Petrarch, 3 p.m., on Tuesday. Belgian King....
the 8th November.
For MANILA.--
l'or Tean, 4 p.m., on Tuesday, the 8th Castor...
November
For SAIGON.--
Per Bourbon, at 5 p.m., on Tuesday,
the 8th November.
For HOIHOW
Anchor
Bectron.
7. From Naval Yard to Blus Building
5. From Blue Buildings to East Point.
9. From Hellet's Island to North Point. 10. Kowloon Wharvee,
11. Jardins Wharf,
Captain.
Mag and Tanı Rig. siert.
Date of Arrival.
"unngness ur Agent«.
Destination..
femarks,
8 Worsnop......... British str. 2876 Oct.
str. 611 Nov. Ger. |British str. 2783 Nov. Ulstrom........................
British str. 2373 Nov. ......... British str. 2163 Oct.
Ger. str. 1001 Nov. French str. 1500 Nov. British str. 773 Sov. British str. "008 Oct. |British str. 2315 Nov. British str. 1423 Nov. British str.-8028 Nov. British str. 2961 Oct. French str. 750 Nov. British str. 686 Nov. Ital. str. 2784 Nov. der.
3 Gilman & Co.
5 Jebsen & Co.
Gibb, Livingston. & On.
4 Arnhold, Karborg & Co. 22 Dodwell & Co., Ld.
3 Melcher & Co. 4 Chinos0 2 Order 280. P. R. Co.
4Order 3Jardine, Matheson & Co. 7 McGregor Bros. & Gow. 31 David Boon & Co., Ld.
7A. R. Marty
3 cClderup
13 cCox......
18
3 clayton 5 o Muhle.. Borneo Bourbon ............... c8isco.........
13 Martin 4mpress of India..... Fallodon Hall.........3 Foonling
Marshall.. Wickham
18
Arthur
Glenturret.... Gregory Apear Hailan
................k w Webster
3 cOlifent
3 cAndersen
ō hRobson ........
kw Dante.........................
Johanne ............................................
3 [pland..
Atc.
952 Nov.
3 cNova
French str.
900 Oct.
20 Chinese
Kwang Leo Kwangtali Laertes Lanschan Lisa.......
13 Lincoln
Chi.
str. 1467 Nov,
1. M. 8. N. Co.
•
12 hlusta
8 Sperling
9 Horndahl
3 Kalkhofen
... cLung
Per Johanne, at 5 p.m., on Tuesday, the Haimun
Ischia
8th November.
For PAKHOL-
Per Hailan, at 5 p.m., on Tuesday, the Kampot
8 h November.
For SWATOW, –
Per Taishan, at 5 p.m., on Tuesday.
the 8th November.
For CANTON.—
Per Pourin, at õp.m., on Tuesday, the
8th November.
MAILS BY THE GERMAN PACKET.— The German Contract Packet Prinzess Alice will be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the 9th November, with Mails for the United Kingdom, the Continent of Europe and countries beyond, vid Brindisi to the Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burmah, Ceylon, India, (via Tuticorin), Aden, Egypt, Malta, &c., &c.
Printed Matter and Samples at 10 a.m. Registration at 10a.m.
Registration, with late fee of 10 cents,
up to 10.45 a.m.
Letters at 11 a.m.
Late Letters 11 to 11.30 a.m. Postage 10 cents.
Longmoon
Machaon
Chi. str. 1536 Nov.
13 cJackson ......... British str. 1340 Nov.
Madeleine Rickmers..? Goicken
13 Schlaikier
Mathilde Molita Mercedes Paklat Petrarch.. Salfordia... Phra Nang..... Shahzada Shantung Siberia
Simoom Taishan
Tean Telona
Tjimahi
Triumph.
Extra Taintau
Vermont Whampoa
(Letters posted in all the Pillar Boxes in time for the first clearance will be in. c'nded in this contract mail.)
VISITORS AT HOTELS.
Mr R. Abel
SCANU KONG HOTEL.
Capt. T. Arthur
Mr R. B. Beattie
Mrs L. C. Logan
The Misses Logan (2) Mr D. Macdonald
Mr and Mrs H. Beit Mr C. Gordon Mackie Mra T. E. Bingham Dr O, Marriott
and child
Mr R. J. Birbeck
Mr & Mrs S. Bisney
Miss Bisney
Mr W. S. Bissell
Mr D. K. Blair
Mr & Mrs R. Boggan
and infant
Mr. A. Bogner Mrs R. W. Borthwick
and child
Mr W. B. Boyco Mr L Broughall Mr H. E. Cargill Mr W. G Clark
Mr T. Clarko Miss Cotton
Mr G. Cunningham Mrg Daly
Mr P. Danner
Mr F. O Davies Mrs J. T. Dazies Mr. B. Deacon Mr G. Denu
Mr and Mrs Douglas Mr T. C. Downing Mr J. Duncan Miss JF Dwyor Mr A. Emerson Mr H. G. Fisher Dr A. F. Forster Dr W. P. Freeman
4 C. Cover
Mr A. W Grant Mr H. C. Gray Mr L. Guibert
apr. T. Hall
r J. Hauron Mr R. Harding
Mrs C. T. Hardy
Mr T. P. McAran
Mr & Mrs E. Meikle
Miss M. Michel
Mr P. I. Miller
Miss Milton
Lt. & Mrs W. M.
Moir
Mr and Mrs Monod Mr and Mrs E. M.
Moon
Mr H. E. Morrow Mrs H. W. Nathan Master Nathan
Mr A G. Newington Lt. Col. Oldershaw
Mr and Mrs Oswald
and family
Mrs J. A..Pattie Mr and Mrs T. L.
Perkins
Mr W. T. Puddepha Mr and Mrs F. 0.
Ranney
Mr F. S. Rayner Dr L. R. Reel Mr P. F. Rice
Mr W. R. Robertson Dr Rome
Mr N. H. Rutherford Mr G. B: Sayor Mr R. T. D. Saylo Mr G. Schwords Mr and Mrs J. G.
Scott and infant Mr C. Skött Dr B. Sleeman Mr Geo. Somerville
Mr C. H. oper
Mr A. L. Stein Mr W. M. Stowart
Mr and Mrs Harris Mr. B. Thomas
and maid
Mr & Mrs Hazanas Mr F. P. Helm Mr and Mrs O.
Hicka
Dr J. C. Thomson
Mr J. Thornborrow Mr W. D. Trimnell
H. Mr H. S. Vaughan Mr B. O. Vickers Mra & Miss Wakefield Mr T. Hodgson
Mr J. L. Wemys Dr E. J. Howley Engineer Capt, Hurst, Mrs A. M. Whitton
Mr & Mrs A. Wise Mr and Mra J. J. deMr Philipp WOHT
Inchausti & family Mr H. U. Wolfend
Mr and Mrs C. E. Mr E. Johannsen Mr and Mrs P. N. H. Woolmer
R.N.
Christmas and New Years' Parcels. Parcels for the United King. dom via Gibraltar posted before 3pm. on Friday, the 4th November, are due in Lon- don about the 11th December, and those posted before 3 p.m. on the 18th of Nov., are due in London on Christmas morning. With an additional fee of 60 cents parcels may be sent via Brindisi, and if posted
Mr E. A. Katsch before 3 p.m. on the 18th of Nov, would accompany the letter mail, which is due in Rev. R. Kelly London on the 18th of December.. Parcels Mr O G. King intended for New Year's delivery should Mr & Mrs G. Lapeyre also be forwarded by the mail of the 18th Mr A. 'R. Lewis' November, as the mail per s.8. Chusan,
which leaves here on the 3rd of December
Jones
1
Mr and Mrs Gordon
Wright
Mr W. 3. Wyles Mr, Mrs and Miss
Wyon
CARLTON HOUSE.
Mr E. B. Helm
ย
Mr W. J. Hubbs
is not due in London till the 8th of January Mr J. W, Bains via Gibraltar, and the 2nd of January via
Mr F. E. Banks Brindisi. The rates of postage on ordinary Mr W. Barker parcels are as follows :— ›
Mr A. E Blanco
For a Parcel not excceding 3 lbs, in weight 60 cents Mr A. W. Brebner
►
11
נו
7 lbs.
11 lb.
$1.90
$1.80 Mr H. S. Cheverton
Mr F. O. Day
All parcels containing jewellery or any article of gold or silver must be insured, Mr A. C Diss
all insured parcela m at be sealed. The seals must bear the impression of a device
́or private mark. Coins must not be used
or sealing purposes.
SING SDWARD HOTEL.
Mr M. Ahmed
Mr V. Lugebil
Mr D. O Casulli Mr Alfred J. May
Mr E. A. Earby
Mr J. Burt Emmal Mr W. Fureman
Mr M. Ganá
Mr H. L. Garrat Mr Grice
Mr R. G. Heckford
Mr H. H. Kempf
Mr P. Lehrs
Mr J. Loth
Mr C. McOreny
Mr A. M. McLoy Mra G. Osborn
Mr O. H. Poddison MT. J. Pugh Mr E R. Sloane Mr.O. A. Watson Mr H. C. Warnea Mr F. C. Zebrmaun
·PELHAM HOUSE.
Mr Thos. A. Hanmer Mr Erbest A, G. May Mr F. G. Aiken
Mr & Mrs T. Hod-Mr & Mrs Thos.
sumi
Rose
Mrs Jackson & child Mr Bruce Shepherd
Mr J. Watt Jameson Mr Sydney Smith
Mr F. Kiene
Mrs Kiene
Mr C. Kraaij
Mr. R. Alton
Mr. O. Staeger
Capt. A. Vlaveanas 'Mr A. Wortmann
CONNAUGHT HOUSE.
Mr H. H. Beers Mrs J. Bell
Mr E. Howard
Mr A.B. Howes
Mr T. B. Jackson
Mr M. Webb Bowen Mr T. J. R. Johns Mr J. Burke
· Mr A. U. MacMillan
Mr J. D. M. Cameron Mr MoMickling Mr & Mrs D. Chriatie Mr R. Mensahih Mr J, Cronin Mr R. H. Newborn
Mr and Mrs H. Eyre Misa Palmer Mr R. M. Ezekiel Mr W. T. Parker,
Me and Mrs J Fa-Mien Rencon brias, Infant &nurse Mr H. Ross- Mr M. Grica Mr O. Templeman
Mr J. T. Colvin
Mr J. Hutchings
Mr B. H. Hutchings Mr H. Jewitt Mr Henry Dengu
MF. H. Jillings Mr Edwards Mr and Mrs Ewing Mr Miller Mr and Mrs Friend Mr Perret
and baby Capt. & Mrs Ribot. Master Bortie Friend Miss Ridgeway Master Percy Friend Mr W. J. Scully Mr Jesse George Mr Seaborne
Mr. Vojacek Mr Hugue
THOMAS'S HOTEL Mr D. M. Alistan
Mr Brank
Mr Ch Li Chol
Mr Jas. H. Driver
Mr O Fischir
Mr J. Kernan Mr Phinneston Mr 8. Sheehawe,
Mr T H. 6mall'
Mr & Mrs M. Tom
Mr & Mrs R. Harding pell and children Dr Hongh Mr M J Whiley
Mr Bell Jaily. Mr L. 0. Young Mr F. Kashiwakuma
WORKng
Tuensang
Sailing Vessels.
3 Provot.
3 McGregor
3 Demes....
3 Ahrens
8 Dusting
6 Douglas Steamship Co. 4Carlowitz & Co,
4 Jebsen & Co
70. M. 8. N. Co.
2 Chinese
Jebsen & Co.
str. 2117 Nov. Jer. Swed, str.
098 Oct. Ger. str. 1245 Nov: British str. 4276 Nov. 6 Butterfield & Swire Ger. str. 1020 Nor. 4 Butterfield & Swire Ger. str.
678 Oct. 31 Jebsen Co. French str. 200 Nov. 2 Bradley & Co. British str. 3010 Oct. 30 Naval Store Officer ¡der.
4 Butterfeld & Swire str. 1618 Nov. Ger. str. 1252 Oct. 26 Chinese
30 Mitsui Bussan haisha
Siomsson & Co.
British str. 2365 Nov.
3 cMangelsdorff... Ger. str. 1021 Nov. 13 Martin
British str. 1993 Nov.
Jones
3 cSommerville
3 cCarier
4 Engelhardt......Gel. str. 1667 Nov. 3 Smith...... ....Amer. str. 3665 Nov, 3 Collins......
British str. 2379 Nov. British str. 1122 Oct. British str. 1346 Nov. British str 3124 Nov. Dutch str. 2475 Nov. str. 769 Nov. Ger. Gor. str. 1002 Nov. British str 2723 Oct. ......British str. 1109 Nov. British str. 1227 Nov. British str. 1128 Nov.
13 Jurriaanse
3 cHangen
3 Koch ....
8 cHaynes
3 cartridge
3 cMalkin
5 cRolfe
E. B. Sutton .........2 Johnson Empereur Menelick.. 2 Moret ........ Evie J. Rav
........
Dodwell & Co., Ld. 3 Butterfield & Swire 3 Chineso
4Melchers & Co.
4P. M. S. 8. Co.
6 Dodwell & Co., Ld, 27 Bradley & Co.
4 Butterfield & Swire 1Arnhold, Karberg & Co, 6 Java-China Japan Lijn. Osaka Shosen Kaisha
5 Butterfield & Swire 30 Bradley & Co.
1 Butterfield & Swire 7Jardine. Matheson & Co.
7 Jardine. Matheson & Co.
Amer. bqe. 1248 July 19Order
French bk. 1576 Nov. 6 standard Oil Co.
2 Kasten .................... 'Amer, bye. 918 Aug. 6'Sandor, Wieler & Co.
STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL. [SUPPLIED THROUGH REUTER].
Badenia, Eiger, Poschan, October
Exchange.
HONGKONG, November 7, 1904,
4; Ganges, Ardandearg, Spezia, On London-- 7; Glenfarg, Senegambia, Shrewsbury, 14; Glaucus, Preussen, Andalusia, Then,
18; Bayern, Ningchow, Tourane, 21;
Australien, Keemik Kalibia, 25; Vauxhall, 28; Glenesk, Formosa, Socotra, Ghazee, Prinz Eitel Freidrich, Sophie Rickmers, Tydeus, Nov. 1; Kintuck, Sachsen, Sambi, Tonkin, Hudson, Dun das, 4.
ARRIVALS AT HOME.
November 4, Louther, Benvoirlich, Pak-
ling. Idomeneus.
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Mails.
The C. P.R. Co.'s 8.8. Empress of China left Yokohama on Friday afternoon, the 28th October, for Victoria aud Vancouver.
The O. P. R. Co.'s &a. Empress of Japan left Vancouver on Monday afternoon, the 3 st October for Hongkong, via the usual Ports of Call.
Steamer i powrac
The Steamship Zafiro left Manila on the' 5th November, at 11 a.m., and is due horo on or about Monday, the 7th November, at 2 30 p.m.
The O, 0. S. Co.'s s.s. Diomed left Sings; pore on the 4th Nov., at 4 p.m., and is expected here on the 9th Nov. The Indo-China S. N. Co. Ld.'s B.B. Lai- sang, from Calcutta and The Straite, left Singapore for this port on the 1st November, at 6 p.m.
The A. A. B.B. Massapequa left New York on 6th Oct., and is due here on or about the 29th November.
The Bucknal Line Steamship Manica left Singapore on the 31st October, and is --duo here on the 7th November. The P. & A. steamer Arabia arrived at Yokohama on the 30th October, and may be expected here on the 10th November.
The P. & O. Co.'s 8.8. Pekin left Singapore for this port on the 31st October, at
11
Documentary, 4 months' sight, to Parla...
On demand,
104
Oredits, 4 months' sight,
Jn Berlin-
On Demand,
On New York... On demand,
be
1.
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20
Haiphong
Nov 8.
Kobe
Saigon
Nov. 8.
Nov. 9,
Vancouver (B.C.) Nov. 16.
S'pore & Calcutta Nov. 8. Nov. 9. Pakhoi Swatow & Foochov Nov. 8. S'pore and Bombay Nov. 12.
1
Swatow
Nov. 8.
Destination,
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1904.
Vessels Advterised as Loading.
Anenti.
Date of Lerizing.
Australian Porti ............«
Gibb, Livingston & Co. Nov, 16, at Noon. Empire (1) Australian Ports................. Tsinan (4) ....................... Batterfield & Swire.... November 18. Amoy, Straits, R'goon Pentakota (u) .......................... Jardine, Matheson&Co Nov. 13, Daylight. Cebu & Пoilo..................... Kaifong ). Butterfield & Bwire... November 18. Genos, Mars., L'pool. Agamemnon (a)......... Butterfield & Swire... November 22. ...... Butterfield & Swire December 20. Genoa, Mar., pool. Dardanus (0), Japan via Shanghai,.. Tjimahi (6) ...... Java-China-Japan Lijn November 11. Java Porta........... Tilatjap (8) ............ Java-China-Japan Lijn 2nd half of Nov. Japan via Shanghai... Tjipanas (8) ....................... Java-China-Japan Lijn 2dd half of Nov. Kobe........................................ Changsha
L'don, Am'dam, A'erp Machaon(). L'don, Am'dam, A'erp Jason (6). L'don, Am'dam, A'erp Telemachun (s)
|Futterfield & ßwire .....]November 23. Butterfield & Swire ... November 12. Butterfield & Swire.... November 22. Butterfield & Swire.......... December 6,⠀--
L'don, Am'dam, A'erp Diomed (s) Butterfield & Bwire... December 20. London, &c. Chusan (6) ..............................................]P, & 0); §. N. Co...... Nov. 19, at Noon. London, Antwerp, &c. Manila (6) ........................................ P. & O. 8. N. Co... About Nov. 9, London & Antwerp.. Benalder (s) ...............................[Gibb, Livingston & Co. About Nov. 19. Manila
Shewan, Tomes & Co. Nov. 12, at 10 a,m. .................................................... Zafiro (s).. Manila ............................ Rubi (4) ................................................ Shewan, Tomen & Co. Nov. 19, at 10 a.m. Manila............................. Tean (1) ...................... Butterfield & Swire.. November 8. ............ Dodwell & Co. Limited About Jan. 9.
Bradley & Co. Nov. 8, at Noon. Dodwell & Co. Limited About Nov. 25.
Manila
Tremont New Castle, N.8.W. Vermont New York v.Suez Canal St Hugo NewYorky.Suez Canal Shimosa (8) ................................ Dodwell & Co. Limited About Dec. 18. New York v.Suez Canal Kennebec (8)............ Standard Oil Co......About Nov. 19. New Yorky.Buez Canal Breiz Izal (8). New Yorky.Suez Canal Claverdale (0) NewYork,Suez Cana) Raa Issa
Shanghai.................................... Nubia
(0)
Standard Oil Co. ...... About Dec. 1. Shewan, Tomes & Co. December 30.
.................................. Shewan, Tomes & Co. January 20,
P. & 0.8. N. Co....... About Nov. 18. Butterfold & Swire...... November 10.
Shanghai................ Shaohsing (8) S'hai and Portland, Or. Arabia (8) Portland & A. 8. Co. Nov. 19, Daylight. S'hai and Portland, Or Aragonis (8) ............ Portland & A. 8. Co.. Dec. 13, Daylghit. ....... Portland & A. 8. Co..Jan. 9, Daylight. S'hai and Portland, Or. Nicomedia (s),
Osaka Shosen Kaisha.. Nov. 12, Daylight. Osaka Shosen Kaisha. Nov. 18, Daylight. Osaka Shosen Kaisha., Nov. 20, Daylight. Douglas Lapraik & Co. Nov. 8, at 11 6.m. Butterfield & Swire... November 16. Butterfield & Swire... November 30. Dodwell & Co. Simited About Dec. 17. Dodwell & Co. Limited About Jan. 10. Dodwell & Co.,Ld. About Feb. 9.
S'pore, bo, & B'bay Mazagon (6) ................ P. & O. 8. N. Co............. [About Nov, 12,
D. Sassoon, Sons & Co. Nov. 6, at 3 p.m. S'pore, Pang, Calcutta. Gregory Apcar (8) S'tow, Amoy, Foochow Triumph (8) ..........Osaka Shosen Kaisha.. Nov. 9. Daylight. S'tow, Amoy & Tamani M. Struve (8)........... S'tow.Amoy& Anping Providence (8) S'tow, Amoy & Tameni Frithjof (a)....... S'tow, Amoy & F'chow Haiman () S'tow, foo & T'tain.....[Ohibli (6) Victoria, B.O., Tacoma Keemun (8) Victoria, B.C., Tacoma Texan (8) Victoria, B.O., Tacoma Tremont (6) Victoria, B.O.. Tacoma Lyra (s). Vancouver (B.O.), &c. Empress of India (a).. Canadian P'fic R. Co. November 16. Vancouver (B.C.), &o. Empress of Japan (s).. Canadian P'fo R. Co, December 14. Vancouver (B.C.), &c. Athenian (s),
P. & O. S. N. Co.......About Nov. 13. Y'ma, S'hal,Moji,Kobe Candia (s)
....................
*****
DIL
Canadian P'fio R. Co. December 28,
Swatow & Bangkok|Nov. 8.
'hai & San F'cisco Nov. 12.
Cos'tan Dock Nov. 8.
P
SHARE LIST.—QUOTATIONS.
November 7, 1904.
Manila
Moji & Yokohama Nov. 10. Swatow & Hoochow Nov. 9,
Newcastle
Nov. 8.
Monih,
Nov. 11.
Stocks.
No. of Shares.
Vabrın.
Prid чер.
Closing Quotatione. Cash,
BANKI.
#698, buyers
Hongkong and Shanghai Rank Corp. 80,000 8 National Bank of China, Limited .... 10,970 £ 29,955 £
125
All
London, £68
10 E 8839
10 £ 8639
Founders' shares Do. MARINE INSURANCES.
750 £
1 £ 1 $10, buyers.
10,000 $
China Coast Mateorological
Register.
6th November-T 4 P..
Nemuro... Hakodate..
Hours.
Wind
Barometer.
Tampe.ature.
Humidity.
Direction
Force
@gabas
Canton Insurance Office Co,, Ed. Chins Traders' Insurance Co., Ed.... 24,000 3 North-China Insurance Co.. Ld. ....10,000 £ Union Insurance Rooiety, Id.......... 10,000 $ Yangtare enrance Association, Ed. 8,000 19
FIRE INSURANCER. Chins Fire Trisurance Co., Ed. ...... 20,000 $
Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., I. 8,000
DOUKA, ETC. Hbong & Whampos Dock Co" Ext.. 50,00 # Goo, Fenwick & Co., Limited.
250 850 $2523, sales & sellers 83.33 $ 25 $81. buyer
15 2 5 TIA. 80, ex div. 250 8 100 8835, buyers 100 880 8145
1050-20 890, sales & buyers 50 2886, boyer
250
501 $220.
8,000 &
25 (◄ 25 847, sellera
55,700 Tis.
New Amoy Dock Co., Ltd............. 6,000 3. C. Farnham, Boyd & Co. Ed...
MITAMBOATS, FUGE, ETC.
(Thine and Manlis 8, 8. Co. Ld., 30,000 Douglas Steamship Co., Limited
67 * . 63 827), «ollers 100 T:100 Tls. 176-
Bank, Wire, ***
B
TH
+T
On demand,...
D
...1/10) ...1/10,3
"
30 days' sight,
1/10
Ntation.
"
4 months' sight,
**
Credits, 4
**
1/1 ...1/10
1/104
*
Vl'ostack, 2 p.
1-
292 235!
29,25
14
29.38
11
*** 188
Tokio .......
29.47
11
Kochi......
29
,60 % : 50 | | £23, buyers
447
Nagaraki.....
104
bd
45#
Kagoshima
30.07 29.99
20,000
50
all
ES5, vellers
NW
"
Oshima..... 30.08
"
Wire....
1-40
Ни
137
Naha........ 30.09
FE, 0. and M. Steamboat Co., Id, 80,000 Indo-Uhlus 8. N. Company. Limited. 60,000
1
15 829 hpvera
JO
all 8130, allora
19
Ishi'jima...
30.09
NE
Star Ferry Company, Ld.
10,000 $
10
10 240, 'e's & sellore
10,000
10
6 280
On demand,
000
H
137 Taihoku...1 p.30.22
**
E
.
137
Taichu.......
30.06
NE
14
660
***
非常
197
Tainan.....
30.06
31
Koshan...
NE
11
do.
Shanghal Tag & Lighter Co., Ltd.
Preference.
Shell Transport & Trading Co., Ltd....000.000 € Tako Tug and Lighter Co., Ld,
12 1 29/6, sales
NE
*
WBW}
20,000
100
7,000
100
8,600 (200.000 100.000 e 50 T14, 80
49, buyers
11235, sellere 1188 7,000 Tis. 50 T 50 Tls. 60, salen
Tla. 50 TI 50 TIA, 80 -
50
Credits, 60 days' sight,
In Bombay--
'n Oxlentta--
Wire,
On demand,
On "ngapore- On deman
On Mapilar
'n Shanghal
I
40
„51% pm.
On demand, Pe808.
100
891
On demand,
*** 718
20 days" sight, (private paper) 721 In Yokobama-
On demand, ..
100
963
3d Leaf, 100 fine, (per tael)... 356.50 Sovereigns (Bank's buying me)810.75
"
~~ frown) -
Hongkong Tides.
November 8th re: 14th, 1904.
Week.
Day of
Month
נח h
30.06 Pescadore- 30.09
| Weihaiwei. 3 p. 30.16 62
*
Gutzlaff... 30.92 55 56 Sharp Pk.... 30.20 66 63 Amoy
Swatow .... Canton....
11
30.12 78 100 ENE 8 b 30,10 80 68 NE,
Hongkong 4 p.30.13 72 Vict. Poak
130.12 Gap Rook Macao...... 30.13 80 He phong... » Manila..... Bacolod...3 p. Uliolo....... Ceba......
"
0:S. Jamen 4 p. Malate
H&M || 1831 8811|
7th November.—at 10 .. Vl'ostock... #c Nemaro... 6a.
14
19
"EFINERIES.
China Sugar Company, Limited ..... Luzon Sugar Company, Limited. Perak Sugar Cultivation Co., Ld.......
WHARVES.
HK. & Kow. Wharf & Godown Co, 30,000
All $115, males & seller Shanghal and Hongkew Wharf Co.... 20,100 The 100 T100 Tls. 146, buyers
LAND AND BUILDING,
Hongkong Land Investment and 50,000
100
100 $148, sales Agency Company, Limited ....... Shanghal Land Investment Co., Ed. 62,000 a. 50 1.50 Ts, 120, buyers
80 $39
TRAMWAYS.
HK High-Level Tramways Co., Ld.
MTNING...
10 all $12.75, sales
ESE
ENE
ESE
|29.96|| 81 | 85 | ESE
Kowloon Land and Building Com-
6,000 |
50
NNE
с
Wei-het-wei Land & Building Co., Ed
8,764 Tls.
25 Tls.25 Tim. 12, biyen
29.85 84
WNW 0번
29.85 86
N
b
Humphreys Estate & Finance Co. West Point Building Co., Limited... 12,500
100
$300 1,250
16,000 Fcs. 250 all $490 200,000 £
100,00
50,000
·10 8 21 86, sellers
50 850 160, sellers
all
· 1| 18/10 26, vollere
18,000
50
Tis.50 Tls. 160
all 8187, buyers
25 $20 $29, sales
30,000 $ 10,000
10 $10
7,000 £
Tokio.....
10
Kochi Nagasaki... Kagoshima Oshima..... Naha... »
Tahi'jima...
Taihoku... 6a, 30.18 Taicha...... 30.09
HIGH WATER.
LOW WATE
Hongkong!
Mean
Height.
Tline.
Hongkong Mean Time
Heigh
h m
fest.
foot.
Turs 8 1.958
J 3 22
1.6
Hakodate.. 1
9 16 A
7.8
2 56
3,2
Wed. 9m 10 60
5.9
1.4
#
3 27 s
36
Tour:
10
m 11 41
1.4
10 23 #
8 57 A
3.7
4 p.m. The P. & A. steamer Aragonia left Port-
Fri.
11
0 33 L
*6.2
1.5
10 56.
7.0
26 A
4.0
8s1.
12
1 23■
6,0
in. 6 19
419
1.8
land on the 29th Oct. via Japan ports, and may be expected here on the 9th Bn. November.
∙11 27 m
7.8.
4.2
18
2 40 A
4.8
47
79
6 29 a
Mon. 14
m 03 !
60
m. 8. 6
11
421
4,9
6:15 a 4.8
Tainan.....
Koshan...
Previous day
at 4 p.r
On date at on date at
10 A1, p.b.
30.08 30.21
30.13
78
71
72
3.12 30.07 Pescadores 30.12 Weihsiwei' || 9a. Gutzlaff Sharp Pk, Amoy....... Swatow... Canton ....
34
**
11.
11
30.25 64 68
T
46
46
54
ENE
Latest Advices.
The P. & O. Co.'s s.. Candia left Sing- ap re for this port on the 6th Nov., at 4 p.m.
The A. A. Co.'s .s. Kish, from New York, loft Singapore on the 23rd October for Manila, and is due here on or about the 11th November. The 8.5. Tremont arrived at Victoria,
B.C, on the 4th November.
The mail ex P. M. Co.'s s.8 Mongolia, has been transferred at Nagasaki to the Portland Asiatic S.S. Oo.'s 5.6. Arabia and is due here on or about the 19th November.
The Imp. German Mail 8.s Preussen, with the GERMAN MAIL left Singapore on Friday, the 4th November, at 5 p.m., and may be expected here on or about the 9th November.
The O. P. R. Co.'s. Athenian, from Hongkong, &c, arrived at Vancouver at 5.30 p.m. on Saturday, the 6th November..
The O. P. R. Co.'s 8.8. Tartar arrived at Shanghai at 2 a.m. on Sunday, the
Hongkong Register.
Barometer Temperature Humidity 4 Direction of
Wind Force Weather i Rain
PA
Highest open air temperature on the 5th.... Cowest open air temperature on the 5th...
J. L. PLUMMER, Chief Assistant. Hongkong Observatory, Nov. 6th, 1904.
WEATHER REPORT.
The following notice is issued by the Hongkong Observatory :—
6th November, and left again at 5.30 On the 7th at 11.65 a.m. The barometer p.m. on same day for Nagasaki, where has risen in S. China and Formosa, and she is due to arrive at 10 a.m. on fallen in N. China and N. Japan.
The depression in N. Japan has moved Tuesday, the 8th November.
slowly to the ESE. and has now reached
A first indication of croup is hoarseness, China Goast and a very moderate monsoon ASURE OURE FOR CROUP. The the Pacific,
Gradients are much diminished on the and in a child subject to that disease it may
be taken as a sure sign of the approach of will be met with in the Formasa Uhannel ; further to the southward a fresh monsoon
Forecast
---Moderate NE winds, fine.
an attack. Following this hoarseness, is a peculiar rough cough. If Chamberlain a may still be expected. Cough Remedy is given as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the croupy cough appears, it will prevent the attack. It is used in many thousands of homes in this broad land and n ver disappoints the
ers. We have yet to learn anxious mothers.
‘a singlu instance in which it has not pro effentual. No other preparation can show
Laugh a recordover Chir
und without a failure! For sale Dealers WATKINS & Co., Ltd., G
A
oks at Kowloon,
H.M 8 Fame H.M
rgus, Longinoon, Kongue
Chnen, Evið J. Ly
6a, 30.15 62 94 9.30.17 59 82 *** 30.23|| 68 | 66
19
Hongkong 10 a. 30.20 71 49
Vict. Peak
Gap Rock
Macao**** Haiphong. Manila... Bacolod... lloilo
Cebu ..............
12888911MS THAT
30.18
30.19) 74
15
29.96 81, 85 BW
NN
[29.9383
29.89 88
כו'
0.8. James 10 me Malate
F
|-
88488
J. 1. PLUMMER, Chif Assistant. Hongkong Observatory, Nov. 7, 1904.
TH
* 1. BAROMETER, reduced to 32 degrees Fahrbansit
sui to the level of the sea in fnches, tenths, and hun-
2.
hel
TuurnRATURE In the shade, in degrees Fahreo- Huktorzy, in percentage of saturation, the humi, KHUMIDITY, dity of air saturated with moisture belog 100," 06. DIRKUTION OF WIRD, to two points.
6. FORGE OF Wre, according to Beaufort Scalar
B.BTAIN OY WEATERE & blue skyvedetached gloads 'd dirimling rains, / foggy gloomy, & hall, 3 lightning, a Overcast, paring showers, claqually, rain, snow thunder, visibility, wo der (wet)
7. Bant in Inches, tenths and hundredths,
TemperatITO. ONGKONG, November 7, 1904,
Do
D
Do MANI
Don Miilmam orel
30.07 30.05 71
Société Francaise des Charbon-
nages du Tonkin. ............................................. Ranb Aust, Gold Mining Co., Ed..
HOTELA. ETO..
Hongkong Hotel Company. Ltd.
Astor House Hotel Ltd. (Tientaln. 2,000 T.Tis. Astor House Hotel Co., Ltd. (8'hai) 80,000
DISPENSARIES,
A. S. Watson & Co., Limited.
do
Watking Limited
LIGHTING.
HK, and Obins Gas Co., Limited.. Shanghal Gas Company, Ltd.. Hongkong Eleotele Co., Limited..... New Electrios (new insus) vengon BRICK-AND-GESTANT. Green Island Cement Co., Eds inuli MESCHELAN EQUI. Bell Asbestos Fastent Agency,
United Asbestos Omental Agency,
Limited
813.75, sellore 1812, cellers 10 8 10 89, buyers
10.
all $160, buyers 8,000 Tis. 50 T9.5 Tls. 103 90,000
1010 $18, buyers 80,000 10 1589; salen.
50,000
10 10 $824, sallore
8,604E18/12/6 851
110
10
10.
buyers
600
Bib, buyare
1256, alen
HL. Steam Water-boat Co., Ltd. Hongkong Dairy Farm Com... 10,000 Hongking Tea Company, Limited ... 5,000 Shanghai Waterworks Co., Ltd.....7.200 Tebrau Planting Company, Ltd..... 90,000 Heng Rope Manufactory Co., Ld. 10,000 Hongkong Cotton Spinning Co., L Bwo Cottor Spinning and Weav
ing Co., Ld.
International Cotton Mai ifantur.
ing Co., Edd,
Laon-King-Mow Colton Spinning
und Wearing On..
oy Shse Cotton Spinning Obins Prwident Loan
Co, Lda
China Borneo Comps Campbell, Moore de Co., Limited Wm. Powell, Ld Shanghal and Hongkong Dyein
and Cleaning Co. Td; South China Morning
CIGAR COMPANIES.
Philipplas Co., bd. hambra Limite
LOANS.
5.85 $11, bayare 50 all 8140, buyarı:
Byars: $10
Tla, 26, sollen
Ths. 160, gollera 801, sales & buyers
18 $12, bayare
"all" $40, buyem
$10,000 TI
8,000
|11175 11,. 20
Tls, 82
60,000
60.0007
1,200
$12,000 9
1200)
=10||$ 10:811 sellers
An 18 50 850
6:00013
800
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