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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1910.
COMPANY. MEETING, The Chins Light and Fower Compnay, Limited."
RAMBLING NOTES.
It is something to be thankful for that the "Angst alta in the Colony" is to be swept and cloned by the end of the year, Then comes the question, what are we to do with it? It must not be allowed to become a field of Aceldama whors everyone may cast his rabbish, until such time as the Government lave become possessed of sufficient funds to erect the noble public building which the Hon. Mir Murray Stewart desires to see erected there. The project of using the site commercially, I under stand, has fallen through entirely, the Treasury, as usual, having opened its mouth too wide —
The ninths ordinary annual meeting of shareholders of the China Light and Power held at the Offies of the Da, Ltd., was Company, St. Georgo's Buildings, to-day.
Mr Robert Showan prended and there word present Dr J., W. Noble, consulting commitico, Mexsra C. A. Tomon. T. Slough, H. W. Terry Fung Shui Wab, R. Hancock, H. F. Campbell, and the secretary. Mr D.
Yongg. The Secretary rout the notice convening
meeting. The Chairman said:-Gentlemen have now to lay before you the reports and accounts made up to 31st. July last, copies of which have been in your hands for some tina. I pointed out at the last yearly moeting that Kowloon was doing little
Then what are we to do? Will the more than pay its expenses and, as you P.W.D. in conjunction with the Botanical as the balance from Working Aos unt this year is only $2,001.37. But this was Gardens turn it fato a beauty spot for working with our old stenu engines which the time being? That appears to be thu had become very costly to run, compared with modern engines. At the same mest only solution. Altogether the members ing we told you that we were then of the Hongkong Clab scom to be the going closely into the question of altern-only ones who will dorive any benefit tions and improvements at Kowloon, and the result of this was that we decided from the site for some years to come. to replace the old steam seba by a set of It will be an open space throwing up the threo Westinghouse vertical gas cogines, each of 160 kilowatts, and the old switch. beaution of their palatial building to fine" baard by a new and thoroughly up-to-date effect. switchboard. Practically we shall have to serp all our old plant with the exception
-The-long-desired" Queen's statue pler
of ons gas engine of 70 kilowatt power, sis at length about to emerge from the "WO CAD. work so much more economically
with modern gas engine, instead of steam gloom of possibility into the sphoto of
It is not safe to prophecy, but there actuality, for a substantial contribution เย doubt that these engines will effect
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The fire in the harbour the other night was a very spectacular affair while it lasted and the firemen are to be con- gratulated on the way they met the emergency. I ant glad to hear that the loss of life "will be less than was at first expected. Those unfortunate residents of West Point who happened to bo near the scene of the fire have now a Letter idea of what, pandemonium is like than they had before. A Chinese crowd
A very marked reduction in our bills for towards ita cost is included in the now fuel. which is by far our largest itente-timates. This Pior will be a great boon, of expenditure. The first gas engine for the amount of traffic now putting of lins arrived and is now in course of from this particular part of the Praya is erection, and the other two will follow. to increasing very rapidly. I should imagine Ro hope to have all three runzing before long. Two will bo in use and the third that almost as many bathing parties start will be kept as a spare in caso of a break- from these steps as from Blake Pier. down. What want over there is more
Wo work and more consumers to supply. We sold only $30,000, worth of current last year, and could have supplied double that amount with hardly any increase in working expenses. Kowloon is growing, and wo must bank on that fact and look to the future for our reward. Wo do all we can to increase the number of our customers, and I am glad to say that there is a steady, if if slow, improvement in this respect. As A matter of fact, there is a fair improve ment in the number of lamps connected, but the of current does ont show
supply corresponding increase owing to the due of the more economical untallic flament when it loses its head like the mob did at which require only about one-third of the quantity of current formerly confused by the carbon lamp of the same candle power. This has not helped to improve our income from the sale of current, but on the other our loss in our customers' hand what gain. We must content ourselves with The hopa
that the lower cost will in crease the demand nil round, and thus in timne more than effect the present reduc-
tion in our bills. We have made a contract for the supply of Hight and power to the Kowloon-Cantos Railway which will in- crease our output considerably and leave us a moderate profit if we supply as much As we hope will be required under this
this fire, is almost uncontrollable and the rose they raise is equally indiscribable. suppose each individual member of the bunch imagines that the muru Loise, screeching and howling that can be missd the more scared will the Fire Demen be at the result of his fell handiwork. At any rate the row was terrific, deafening and of course utterly futile.
All fears of a water famino during the
coming dry season are now at an end. The reservoirs are neatly full and there-in more water in stock now than at this time last year by many millions of gallons. All
of which is very comforting.
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contract. But it is not to what we are doing now, but to the future, that we must look, and we have every hope that the ex- We shall soon be settling down to our pansion of Kowloon will soon begin to make Autumn amusements. Already, the nights rapid and uninterrupted programs now that are drawing in and there is an agreeable railway communication with Canton seems drop in the temperature after sundown. likely to be an accomplished fact next year.
I understand that the prospects for football This about all I can say as to our prospects, are very bright, but that cricket does not Fear such a promising air. It is early days. however, to speculate. The new regiment.
but if the next accounts do not show reduced expenses and increased earnings, I shall
NOW
I be very surprised and disappointed. perhaps, may have something good in the
now sadly lacks. Meanwhile we have to
have invented wireless telegraphy. If you sand an electric carmont through, a tubo, the vapour in the air is condensed on the aides of the vessel. Similarly the Hertzian waros sent through the atmosphere causs the clouds to condense. Obcarve that the prosent series of wot summers date from the first application of wireless tolography," I take off my hat to this discoveror!
Guides to health are as the sands of the sasshern for number. Some of them all blumos, others are condensed to the space of a magazine artizio, and now and then a maxim holds wisdom enough for a wook's meditation. Yet ons could do waras than comtalt to momary the following Alphabet of tipies of the
which I read the other day in the dtchison Globe:
Abstain from intarienting liquors. Breathe good air.
Consume no more food than the requires,
Drink' pure water.
Exercise daily.
Find congenial occupation. Give the body frequent baths. Have regular habits.
THE CHINA MAIL.
COMMERCIAL
SHARE REPORT, Mosora Vernon and Amyth in their wookly share report dated 16th September state
There has been more movement in local stooks during the past week, and a good investment business at, in some instances, further improved ratos has resulted.
Rabbors have undergone no material change during the interval, and beyond ro sales to London at low and declining rates, but little has been done. Fion Hard Par Rubber, inst quoted por Router at 7/6 par lb., shu a fall of Gd per lb on the weak. the tone at the close being stude
has improved to 24% per az., and TT. to 1/9, The TT rate on
DERTONE BIG80s at 74k, and the bank's Banks-Hongkong and Shanghais have bodying rato luz 5 die billa at 74.
been booked at 8050 and 8939), and close Brm at the lattor rato. London is slightly ansierat £87/10s ax dividend, the last wirod rate per Router. Nationals are still enquired
Insure good digestion by proper mastica.
tipu.
Justify right living by living right.
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The Velvet Flat Circular Sponge)..
Rubber Bathing Caps.
Latest Style,
Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading to all Overland Common Pointa in the United States of America and Canada, and also for the principal ports in Mexico, and Central and South America.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG FOR VICTORIA, VANCOUVER, AND SEATTLE, VIA SHANGHAL MOJI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA,
Steamer.
SUVERIC
We are offering these goods at KOMERIC
less than cost to clear.
**
for at 576, and a slightly higher rate might KINDLY CALL AND SEE OUR
paid.
bo
Marine Insurances-Unions have not
mainlaired their position, and after sales
at 8525 and 8820 are probably obtainable
STOCK.
Keep your head cool and your feet warm. to a small extent and sales at ts and We have always on hand a
Look for pleasure in moderation.
Make definito hours of sloop. Never bolt your food. Over-exercise is as bad as under-exercise. Preserve an area temperament Question the boneftof tas much medicine. Remember, "An ounce of prevention is worth a parad of care."
Facrifice money, not health.
Тетреглисо in all things.
further improved 8185 $100 are reported, market dosing firm at the higher rate. Chiou Traders, North Chinas, and Yangtzes are unchanged and without local braces,
Fire Instrances. -Chinas have boun booked at 8113 to 8116, market closing will soliers at the latter mte. Bougkonge continue in firm request at $355, but alaros appear to be unobtainable at this figuro,
Ludor no condition allow the tooth to and no business has resulted.
*
decay.
Vanish superstition. Worry not at all.
and
large selection of TOILET REQUISITES: Perfumery,
Toilet Soaps, Face Powders, etc.
Shipping, Hongkong, Canton 3facacs have sold at 832 and 832, and at AN IDEAL. PRESENT: the latter rate more shares are wanted.
Xtend the teachings of this alphabet to Indoe are sarier with sellors at $6) for GILLETTES'
preferred and deferred combined. Chian others
Yield not to discouragement.
and Manuas have declined to 810 sellers, Zealously labour in the cause of health, and Douglass to $25 sollers, Star Ferry and gain evarlasting roward.
SPORTING.
Criokot.
RAMBLER.
A. O. Cons, 88ru Co., R.Ģ.A. Tuaso teams met in a friendly match at Happy Valloy yesterday afternoon. game resulted in a win for the A. U. Corps. The scores were:-
A. U. CORPS. Corp. Davison, Wiggins, b Nash. Pto. Crew, b Hudson..................... Corpl. Osman, retired Pte. Tashbrook, Nash.. Corp. Fouke, b Nash. Corpl. Telly, retired Mr Edward, not out
S. Sgt. Leech, a and b Nash... Pte. Scott, e Nash, by Jones
Bergt: Cresswell, b Nach Corp. Talbor, b Nash....
Extras...
Total.....
88TH R.G.A.
Br. Nash, e Edwards, b Osman
(old) continue on offer at 824, but no business in reported. In the new issue sales bayo boon effected at the reduced rate of 810 and more shares are procurable. Sholl Transports are easier with sellera at
87
RAZORS
Gold and Silver Plated.
Refineries-China Sugars and Luzons GILLETTES continue neglected, and quotations are un- and 825 sollers, changed, at $160 respectively.
Quotations in this section are. The sad no business is reported.
Docks, Whartes, and Goderens.-Hong- kong and Whampoa Docks have sold and haru further sollers at 850. Kowloon Wharres have been booked at 854 and more! 11 shares can be placed We have no change 19 to report in quotations for New Amoy Docke, Shanghal Decks or Shanghai and Hongter Wharves, which remain more or less nominal.
Lands, Hotels and Buildings.—Hong. kong
Lauda have been booked at $101 te 8102, and close firm with buyers at the former rate. Kowloon Landa have beon done at 832 and West Pointe at 839. Hotels are procurable at 8160 for the old and 875 for the now, both os dividend. 50 Humphrey's Estates are quiet but steady
at $8, and Shanghai Lands at Tia. 119.
BLADES
CALL AND SEE THEM, NO TROUBLE.
WATKIN'S,
Ltd.
Circulating Library.
Cotton M. Hoogkongs are easier THE EDWARD DISPENSARY, with sollers at 85. The Northern wills are Capt. Clapham, e Loceh, b Davison.....still more or less nominal, the latest quote tions to hand per mail being Ewes Tis. 110, Gr. Brown, e Seatt, b Tashbrook.. Gr. Montgomery, Fockes, b Tashbrook Internationals Tie. 50. Lou Kung Mows
་་་
Gr. McGuinnes, b Osman Corp. Higgins, b Osman...... Br. Buckley, b Usman
b Osman Gr. Hudson, e Edwards, Gr. Joacs, b Gamag Gr. Gibbon, e Fookes, ↳ Osman Gr. Beilis, not out...
Extras...
Total...
15
0
Tla, 55, an Soy Choes Tls. 200.
fucellaneous. China, Borneda havo im proved to 89 with sales and further buyers, Electrics are wanted at the improved rate of $21, but shares are not available under 02214. Comenta have been done at $475 ex dividend, and China Providents at 83 and 881, the latter closing with buyers at 88. Peak Trams are easier with sellers at 249134, and Watson's at the reduced rate of 864. There are buyers of Powell's at 811 A friendly took place at Stonecutters and of Steam Fisheries at par..
na rozards our finances. In accordance way of bowlers, which is what Hongkong} this afternoon between the A. O. Corps,
scratch the Interport lixture with Shanghal and 83rd Company R.G.A. this nutēma.
Lawn Bowls,
The following represented the Police in their friendly with Kowloon, at Kowloop this afternoon :-
Fenton, Robertson, Gourlay, McDonald,
Rubbers. The following are the latest London quotations to hand by wire-middla prices
80%
19/6
€79
... 117/6
B/-
T
05/-
#1+
95/-
174
Langgis
with the resolutions which were passed at extraordinary meetings, the expital was reduced to $300,000 by the return of
Highland and Lowlands 8260,000 on 50,000 810 shares. Before,
That was a capital resumé which Bishop
Ledburys... however, we could obtain the consent of
London Asiatics the court to this reduction, we had to have Lander gave on Wednesday at the Disccian all our assets revalued, which necessita ed Conference of the work which the Anglican
London Ventures United Berdange taking $160,000 from the reserve fund community is doing in Hongkong and kina will
Allagars ... for depreciation. This left $250,000 in China. I hope the Church of China reserve, which was absorbed by the pay. go on and prosper. We have an excellent (Skip) Watt, Cooper, McLennan, Stewart, Batu Tigns ment of a bonus of 85 per share to the man at the head of affairs who is gifted Skip Bell, Hanson, Langley, McHardy, Sapongs
Reserve-Gract, Wilson and
63/- holders of the 60,000 81 per share, with the power of inspiring others, and (Skip).
Eastern and International Trusts. 13/6 prem. thus putting them on equal terme with the holders of the 60,001 $10 shinzes. These paymenta took up $500,000 of our caub hand, leaving $165,828 43 on 30th, June to pay for the new plast. Even now our our present capital is much too large for our earnings. Out of the former capital said, "are not really so stiff and starchy
JIJ
he has some very nble lieutenante. I hope Chambers.
forgive me, however, for the cloth" will ratsiling the obvious bul," recently made by a gentleman who was defending the presence of the bench of Bishops in the House of Lords...
"Bishops" 20
BURGLARY IN BONHAM
* STRAND.
On Friday night a native attempted to Strand East, but his efforts were frustrated
of $550,000 the company has now return as some people make them out to be.effect an entrance into No. 24 Bonham od you $300,000 so that the actual capital There is a good heart beating below their should now be only 250,000 but the gaiters."
trentod as a return of capital, eo the
ho
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(late Head Dispenser, Government Civil Hospital)
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PATENT MEDICINES. PRICES MODERATE.
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1099
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AYMERIO
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G. B. McGill
20th October,
J. Boyd....
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Calling at Amoy and Koolung if sufficient inducement offers..
For further information, spply to
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AND
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For Freight and further particulars apply to
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For further particulars and price, apply to—
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Mining Co.. Manila, have ended in the GREAT steamer being rejected after inspection.
Casualities:$8. Kumchow one of the regular liners trading between Honkong in bor beakers fire caught and before her departure from this; shortly had her amidship sections gutted, a quantily of cargo was destroyed by fire and water, and unforunately also some lives were lost. S.S. Proteus fa ashore off Shanghai in a procarious position.
Trawler Bertan sold toJapan was wrecked on her outward passage near Pratas Ieland, and it is fearod she will become a total loss.
ITEMS AT THE COURTS.
FOR
CEILINGS, PARTITIONS,
EXTERIOR
WALLS, FOUNDATIONS
FLOORS,
ROOFS,
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THE PREMIER REINFORCING MEDIUM STOCK LIST, PAMPHLETS, AND PRICES ON APPLICATION
HORNSBY-STOCKPORT
GAS ENGINES AND SUCTION GAS FLANTS. OVER 11,000 IN DAILY USE
A fine of $10 each was imposed on four COST OF RUNNING ABOUT HALF-A-CENT PER HORSE POWER
FER HOUR. passengers by the 3.5. Kwong, at the Magistracy to-day, far attempting to ovade paying their fare,
Messrs Lamke and Rogge in their freight circular dated Saturday, 17th September, state-Bince our last report there was no noticeable increase in the demand for tonunge for prompt landing from any of the various sources except in the direction by one of the inmates surprising him by Saigon/Java and autwards, caused by the bonus of $250,000 could not by Low b But talking of balls" and the Church coming our of the door of the house while delay in the steamers st Java, attention to capital had to be stated as 2250,000 I am reminded of a perforvid speaker who away and the cecunt window. He ran which was already drawn in our last away and the gave, chase but the circular. Only a moderato volume of bun- wera than it really should be. The pre- once at Walthamstow exclaimed My
would-be burglar eluded his pursuer. Un ness was completed during the past fort sent 6gure will certainly have to be great-grandfather was baptized in the returning the occupant found a pair of bent night, but we have had a few transactions
A sentence of one month's imprisonment te more reasonable dimensions be Church of England, ranrried in the Church scissors with which the marks were ap. of interest. These rothe iztures of the with baru labour and six hours' stocks was reduced fore we can pay a dividend on it, and it of England, and buried in a Church ofparently made on the window. The fugitive Norg. 8.8.
85,100, and Germ. a.s. "Marie." 6/3/3 imposed on a native by Mr E: R. Hallifax, seems to us that the simplest way to do England graveyard. And so was I." this would be to forni a new company of
months at 26.250 per month also charter at the Magistracy to-day, for stealing 132 say $100,000 and sell out to it, but this
ed by the newly inaugurated Steamship
Ibs of copper cable belonging to the navel Ling Compagnia
de Navigation Chinoiss de la Cochinchine to run in competition authorities at Yaunati. Detective Bergeant The rate war between the different com- to the regular liners to Saigon and back. Appleton prosecuted,
is not a pressing matter and.
I am glad that Hongkong will be given
may be left an opportunity of showing its syrapethy
for consideration later on when our earnings
hare
reached a point that will warrant the
Payment of dividunds
nd The balance at credit
with the pour folk who have suffered by
the loss of husbands and breadwinners in
and
was eventually arrested.
COMPANY REPORT.
Prometheus" 2 months 'at
HORNSBY OIL ENGINES.
Awarded the £3,000 Prize offered by the Way Office for the Beat Military Tractor, together with £180 BONUS for exceeding the requirements of the conditions. by 45 Per Cont.
PILE DRIVERS AND HOISTING ENGINES
made by the LIDGERWOOD MANFG. Oo, PUMPS
RICE
MILLS,
the wreck of the Bedford. The British The Douglas Steamship Co., Ltd.
Inspector Robertson charged a native Various makes in stock, including TANGTE, & WORTHINGTON. of profit and loss account of $3,242,22 communities in Japan and Shanghai have
this. good object The report for presentation to the share-panies interested has promptly begun, recommend be written off, as it will not be all come forward in represented in cash when the now plant is it would have been strange if Hongkong, holders of the Douglas Steamship Co., regular liners having redigeed considerably before Mr J. R. Wood, at this Magistracy to-day, for stabbing another man at West Saigon Japan All purchases of rice paid for, but will really his invested in that the chief sest of British naval power on Ltd., at the twenty-seventh ordinary the rates fur downward cargo. plant. Electrical fittings are not good stock this station, had remained miest. All the
seem to have been done on f. a. b. basis, Point, and the case was remanded. It Bate think it would have been better
and Jaxness. tonnage
is accepting such appears that both men were sitting talking to carry, for patents and fashions ara
s band the local branch of the Navy League
when the accused suddenly jumped up and Coating for any description of Machinery or fagineering Plant on application to continually being improved upon and is besturred themselves in the matter. Of is
freight -10 spp. of Powe hets of two dabbeh ais companion. The injured man
DODWELL & Co., Ltd., MACHINERY DEPT,- charters only been put through on bas's of was immediately conveyed to hospital. unsaleable the next. We have in fact and it quite moribund?
25,000 pieuls at 19 conte to Cebu, and
to
to send some of our stock to the auction
as
Here are a few amusing "Echoes From en sette only means of getting something Edeo, which noodless to say, are the pro-
duct of Trans-Atlantic high spirits: Whatever trouble Adam bad,
propose to live enme of the balance of 250,215.22 for writing down, the value
of our materials in hand. Before moving No man could make him soro
the adoption of the report and accounts,
I shall be pleased to hear any remarke
from shareholder.
By saying when he told a jest,
I
I've honed that joke before."
---Success Mayarin e.
No gacations being asked, the Chairman | Whatever troubles à dam missed, proposed that the report and accounts, As This must have made him sore- presented, bosdopted and passed, and that. When he and Mother Ere fell ont the the balance of 850,242,22 at credit of He couldn't alanı the door, prolit and low account be writton off as
-Hirm'nulam Ano Fred, followe:-822,109 from buildings and Whatever troubles Adam. boro, machinery, 813,345.07 from lince and He never had to grievo $14,388,85 from materials and stores. Beoso a woman lived next door
Me T. Hongh necorded and the motion Who coazed the cook from Eve. was agreed to.
On the mution of Me B. W. Terry, seconded by Mr R. Hancock, Sir Paul
Whatever troubles Adam hari,
He was a lucky man.. Chuter, Dr J, W. Noble and Mr E. P. He was not nightly told to dump White were toeloctod a mombers of tho. The ice box water pan. consulting committee,
Delvoll Free Prim
Dr J. W. Noble proposed and Mr Fong Whatever trouble Adam had, Shui Wah seconded, and it was agrood to,
that Mowers H. Fotta and A. O. Dourdin
Be nover wept o'er punk like this
(We hope this thing will chymo).
In the good old Summer time.
at au per
for trial by
KITSON LIGHT The Chinaman who was sent in on A Brilliant, Safe and Cheap Illuminant by Kerosene Oil stable, was sentenced to three months imprisonment with hard labour, at the
the Ocos general meeting, to be held
the company, on Saturday, the 24th September, states: The General have now to submit to the shareholders their report on the twenty-seventh year's working of the Company, ending 30th June 1910. After paying all running expenses, promin of insurance, remuneration, to the sign/Jura and Java/Outwaris: Ten- consulting committee and auditors' foun there remains a balance at credit of profit unge for prompt loading in both directions and loss account of $110.64 which, with the has been drgently wanted in consequence approval of shareholders, will be transferred of the heary detentions caused by want of
referred to the magistrate to deal with, by to the resorve fund; from which, in lighters at Java, and evoral Cutside Magistracy to-day, the case having been boats have been chartered to lift some of the Hon. Attorney General, Bir W. Ios order to provide for depeaciation of the the cargoes engaged for regular liners.
Davies, K.C company's properties it is proposed to take There is still a strong demand for addi- the sum of $45,110.64. The reserve fund tional tonnage: however, owners do not will the stand at 8165,000. The dopres-
rast to look st such freights unlow sion in trade referred to in the last report despatch" is guarantord. continued And cargo was very scarco the f
CHINESE HIDDEN IN SHIP'S HOLD.
DODWELL" & CO., LTD., Sole Agents. BENTLEYS COMPLETE PHRASE CODE;"
afelent, economical and simple method of Coding..
spection Invited."
Dodwell & Co., Ltd, Sole Agenis,
ESTABLISHED 1770,
HE Undersigned have been appointed SOLE AGENAS in Hongkong and Berik
Jühine for the abora Company's WHISKIES.
INVESTED FUNDS
DODWELL & CO. LTD".
Over £2,000 PATO DAILL IN CLAIMH.
during
Bangkok Hongkong-There is not suff. firat half of the period ender review but dient eatyn allowing outside tonnage to be Twenty-fiva Clindad stowaways who had JOHN & ROBERT HARVEY & CO., LIMITED, sincu Chinese New Year a distinct revival occurred, though the coon competition on required; rate sow stands at 25/18 cents, eluded the inspectors at Vancouver, B.C.,
liner torma,
were exptured aboard the British steamship cur lines precluding a chance of raining. The North-The now rice is beginning Kemarie, st Seattle recently, as she arrive freight rates and the high pries of col Chicagis Record-fierad
to come in gradonly to the river ports and from Hongkong, by immigration authorities, continuing, provented any marked impro vement in earnings. The Haiyang safer is going forward by the regular liners, but The Chinese had walled off a room aquaro under the cargo twenty feet- tunately touched a rock in the Foochow the volume of trade is not yot large enough
of the Kumerie. They had been con river in February but the damage was to warrant the employment of outsiders."
Conl Fraight Japanese tonnage from fined to the don since the steamship got serious
enough for repairs to be necessary, before her annual docklog in Japan to this in offering at B1.20 per ton in left Chins early in July and had planned August. The steamers and other properties order to get into suitable position for the to slip ashore when the Kumeris rasched of the Company are in first slaag order. nights accepted from Saigon to Japan Fertland, where she was going to load lum Fixtures effected: Wakamotzu/Canton 2ber. In their little don they cooked their The amounts appearing. as freights duo Meji,Canton 82, Hongny/Chinking 81.70, food, and accounts receivable have since bean Pore Courbet to Santow $1.70; Pulo Lautood, ato and alopt. A lantern used in the over £12.000.000.
search was thrust into the room, but the calleated. The consulting committee.now consists of Masses. J. W. C. Bonust, to Singapore $2,25, Hongkong Currency poisonous air instantly extinguished the THE A humorist'ia the Matin haa, according Bhewan and Hon. Mr. Hi Keswick, who and Labuan to Iloilo 81.30, Stralis Currency, Same. The pen were ink clothed and to the Paris correspondent of the Daily retire la, terms of the Articles of Asocin per tou
Timeshartern-Except the charters alone were ill from their long confinement Telegraph discovered the cause of the tion but offer themselves for re-election.
Hongkong, the Germs. Knivsberg VERY family should be provided with abnormal amount of rain which has deluged The accounts for the fist als months have ready mentioned under the heading Saigon/d scant provander of tea and The E bottle of Chamberlita's Colle, the Continent of Europe and the British been audited by Menarr, W. Potts find plying hotacon Bangkok and Singapore hhu Cholera and Diarrhoes Remedy, at this Isles this yonFor overal years," he EA Mi Williams (the latter, acting for Benson of the year. Attacks of howel anys, the summes have invariably been Bir Lowo and for the last six months by gain been taken ap lo continuation of complaint nearly always come on suidenly Mount Pebe, Etna, Vesuvius, the Messrs. AR Lows and F. Maitland (the present employment for further @ months and when this remedy is st hand, all danger North Pula, and the comet have been most latter in place of Mr W: H. Poita). Meer at Stra. 83,600 per month
Balos-Negotiations over the sale of the may be avoided. Forule by all chemists unfairly blamed. It is not their fault It Lowe and Pots now retire offer Chlaces Eain Shan, to the Batan Cent
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