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INTIMATION.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. MONDAY, MAY 13TH. 1901

bounding the harbour A site has been found, five miles and a quarter from Tain Shu Tui, below the new road to Taipo, for a reservoir with a drainage area of 517 ucres, impounding over three hundred million A. S. WATSON & CO., allons. It is to he noted that valleys now reserved for Kowloon's water-supply will be available for sale after construction of the

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ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.

It is reported from Mauila that General J F. Bell is seriously ill."

The Dutch Government, it is reported, has prouted to Chins a claim for over £100,000 as an indemnity for the cost of sending its war ships to the China station from the East Indies.

The Pinang Gazette ways:-Only one more station, Bukit Merah, remains to complete the railway from Penang to Taiping, and this station, it is expected, will be opened before the

new réservoir, and, as Mr. Orasny says, good building sites both for Europeans and for Chinese will be opened up by the cord of the year. struction of cross-roads. Hea-lds that, with the growth of British Kowloon 'in view, broad and straight roads are being, and should continue to be laid out, nodopen spaces.

THE LEADING MANUFACTURERS for parks and recreation grounds reserved

a point for which, we have always pleaded and which we are glad to think is kept in ÆÆRATED WATERS sight by the authorities. The general purport

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OUR NEW FACTORY, facing the sea

at the Praya Reclamation, is constructed

with every sittention to the best principles

that sanitary science can suggest.

A perfect system of Filtration is employed,

guaranteeing Absolute Purity,

The Machinery used is of the latest type.

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attend to every detail of the Manufacture.

The Waters produced are of the highest

class and excellence; as testified to by the

bust English makers.

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The St. George's Dance at Penang on the 29th -uit. was pronomood a huge succcas, and there is talk of making it an annual institution. There are over 100 subscribers in

the Penang community.

TELEGRAMS.

*DAILY PRESS" SERVICE

{FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.]

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

GENERAL NEWS.

LONDON, 11th May, 9.20 p.m.

THE WORK OF AUSTRALIA'S

ROWDYISM IN THE TREÈTS.

'CHANGE DOINGS.

The Morrow of April Setticment, !.

Hongkong, 1901.

Late on Friday night a soeuo of excessive rowdyism und brutality was witnessed in Ped. der Street, nearly opposite the Hongkong

It may safely he said that not a single one of Hotel Quite half-a-dozen British bluejackets the operators on the Rinito could have antici- one of them, by the inscription on his 63p,pated or forseen the remarkable and extra- H.M.S. Hermione, all in a state of intoxicu ordinary derslopusats in the Share Market tion, were attacking two stokers, dressed in during the past month. Indications ware not ......- SHANGHAI, 12th May, 6:57 p..

white, also from the Hermione. Both of the wanting, in the early days of the month, point BETTER PROSPECTS AT HISIAN- unfortunate men were, like the others, undering to an upward movement, but for the boom the influence of liquor, one of them however, that has actually came about no one, I repeat, EMPEROR'S FRIENDS HOPEFUL

not quite so bad as not to be ablo for a time to can pratend to have been prepared. It must The friends of the Emperor are in strong offer an affective resistance to his cowardly se- act, however, be inferred from this lack of hopes that, if they are successful in baffling sailante, With odds of four to one. he was foresight that fall advantage was not taken of the designs of a Lion-ying and Lu Chuanoventually knocked down, and whilst lying on such a rare opportunity. On the contrary, the the ground was struck about the head and boom was so sudden and so- rapid that, befors tin, this week they will rescue the Emperor body by all four, who, finding bin still holders could realise what had happened, they and convey him to Peking, the Empress capable of inflicting punishment, ultimately were reaping a rich harvest, while there are At noon yesterday Inspector Warnock, in Dowager remaining in Honan until Poking took to kicking him, and continued to those whe, even now, still refuse to part, fool- do so until they had reduced him to a stateing confident of a further rise in the near future. charge of a party of poties. raided a house at 4. is in a settled state.

of semi-unconsciousness, when they left him. It would be almost superfluous to state that of the Report with regard to our water-supplySquare Strest, and arrested forty-two coolies |

lying stretched full length ou the muddy the Settlement passed off satisfactorily, seeing is that within a few year's time the Colony who were found gambling. They will be

parement. In the meantime the second stoker, that all operators must have cleared substantial will bu exceedinly well equipped. The prob. charged at the Magistracy to-day.

already almost helpies from the effects of profits over their wallations. able date of completion of the Mount Gough

drink, had been treated in the same inhuman, Our premior stook, after remaining station- reservoir is not stated, and we do not there-

manuer, and was lying unconscious in the ary for the first half of the month, began to ba middle of the street with the blood running enquired after in a small way, but, the demand Fore gather when the Peak district is likely

FIRST PARLIAMENT.

from a wound on the head. In anaking their becoming kagner and more persistent, the rute. to be relieved of its present inconvenience,

Lord Hopetoun in his speech to the first way from the scene to oscape possible cap quickly rose up to 370 per cent, and on to 380 We note that Mr. HOLLINGSWORTH's Report

Federal Parliament mentioned the following ture, the four bluejackets who had accounted per cont, finally closing at 383 per cent. on on Water and Drainage Works, which is

for the first stoker had to pass the so- Settlement day. On time not many shares included in Mr. Danser's, alludes to the

measures as destined to occupy the attention

cord. nad one of them deliberately Nfted changed hands, a few small lots only having steady increase in consumption of water in

of Parliament: The constitution of a High, his foot and kicked the helpless man been booked at 380 per cent. to 300 per cent. the Hill district, necessitating the steam

Court, the creation of an Inter-state Con- forcibly on the bead: Not a policeman was for May, 39) per cont, for June, and 410 per pamps being being kept working day and

crission, the restriction of Asiatic inmigrain sight, nor did one, arrive until all the cent for August, the last month claiming the

miscreants had got clear away. The first stoker largest share. night

Suou after partly recovered, and went with a

Docks Although the decision for the sub- sergeant of police to report the matter at the division of thess shares had bom known for station and give the names of two of his assail. some time, the fact does not seem to have ants when he was able to identify, and who, he carried any weight with intending investors, said, were from the same ship un himself. The nor do they seem to have realised that suck second stoker was attended to by thres others concern was in existence, and that it was, a good and sound investment, until the new sergents of police in plain clothes, who dressoil the injury to his head and had him taken to the scrip was actually out. Whether it is the re- hospital in a chair.

freshing na-color of these scrips, or who- ther it is their sensibly size god handsome appearance which made them so attractive, certain it in that no sooner were they on the market than a perfect man

H.M.S. Centrrios left on Saturday for Taku, The French cruisar Styz loft fite same day for Cantou, while the German cruiger Geier arrival from Aroy.

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Harmston's Circus left. Manila for Singapore on the 8th inst. Before he want. Mr. Harmston- Love helped to raise the purse for a fight be twen J. Riley, US8. Moynock, and J. Walton, the Manila pugilist, the lattor winning

easily.

At a meeting of Ministers at the Elysée on his returu te, Paris, say, a Havas telegram of the 3rd inst., M. Delcarse described his trip to St. Petersburg and stated that complete agree- mout existed between the French, and Russian Governments on all questions which interested both countries,

The return of staray revenue during April, 1900 und 1901, shows a total increase for the latter month of 89,501.73. The principal items showing improvement were-Transfer of

shures, $3,989.60; adhesive stays, 2317.19; bank note daty, $1,044.47. The only important decrease was Settlemont $1,290.00.

On Saturday morning, Sergt. Garrod was proceeding down Shing Wong Street, and saw Moving operatious going on at one of the houses there. The Sergeant suspected something to | be wrong, so detained the occupier of the house, On the 25th ult, the ss. Siam arrived at nud proceeded to search the place.. The second Bangkok fying her new honan dag, Mass. foor was deserted with the exception of ore Bradley & Co, of Swaton, having sold her to locked cubiols, and after unlocking this, Sergt. the Shanghai-Langkat Oil Co, at Tanjong- Garod found a woman suffering with the poera, Sumatra. The Siam in connection with plague, and in a dying condition. Sha wus remored to Tang Wah Hospital. The occupier

of the house was sentenced to one month's hard labour before Mr. Kemp on Saturday morning.

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A very mccessful smoking concert took place on Saturday night at the Club Lusitano, Do occasion being the presentation of the Billiard Handicap Challenge Cup to the winner. Mr. A. M. P. Remedios. An athnuiastic

A.S. WATSON & CO.. audience useable to listen to an excellent programme. which was carried through in a capital style. Altogether a pleasant evaring was spent. Sonkor Conselheira A. G. Romano. the president of the Club, was also present, and in a fow well-chosen words mudle the presents tion; the winuer replying in suitable terms. Mr. J. L. de Selaviza · Alves neted very ably as chairman of the concert.

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HONGKONG, 13th May, 1901

The following two tios in the lawn tenis tournaments of the Hongkong Cricket Club word played off on Saturday Singles A Class -P. A. Cox, owes 16, beat E. G. Barrett, cwas 4;6 (7-5, 6-8); Dankle Handicap-R. J. Grist and T. S. Smith, owo 15-1, heat F. H, Yats and E. G. Barrett, ew. 2/6 16-4, 5-7, 6-2, 6-3)- The fare for today - Final A class A. Cox r. A. Humphreys; for Tuesday Fiung Championship-P. A. Cos v. H. Finckney; for Wednesday Final Proffessional Pairs-P. A. Cox, and E. F. Mackay v. K. W. Slude and F. Mait land. On Wednesday too is the prize-giving

when there will be a band in attendance.

The boxing contest in the City Hall on

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throu other honts; will be utilised for the brana-

port of oil, in casas, from Sumatra to China, the Straits, nnd Siwm.

Messrs. Erich Georg & Co.say in their weekly shure list, dated Saturday, 11th May:-Thu mai feature of last week's business has been a sharp drop in Rarbs and Qocks, followed by an in

ion, and the arbitration of industrial dis-

putes.

PANIC IN THE NEW YORK STOCK

MARKET.

The New York Stock Market has been the scene of the wildest fluctuations. The Northern Pacific Railway shares a Thurs- day touched 1,000 und closed at 360. Loans advanced in rate from 6 to 60 per cent. The panic is now allayed, and there is a marked recovery of prices.

REUTER'S SERVICE.

LONDON, 9th May

SIR ALERED MILNER. Sie-Alfred Milner, in u spabeh at Capatown said that no change and no working of the imperial policy in South Africa was possible, and that he was convinesdl of the permanenda of the settlement which would be arrived at Ho mediate rise again in the latter stock, and u further improvement in Indos, which close,eft South Africa easier, in mind than would have however, a little quieter. The market is strong been possible two months ago.

for most stocks.

With regard to the visis of the Japaness warships to Bangkok, the loṣal Times of the 26th ait, reported a telegram anaoancing that they might be expected on Wednesday, the lat May. Special interest attaches to this vitit, as It is the first time that the Japanese Navy hus

The but represented in Siamese waters. reels were the Hashidate and the Itsukin shirt. It was hoped to arrange a shooting Match with the Rifle Association: and Mr. Inagaki, tho Japanese Minister-Resident offered a prize to the winning team,

The Spanish gunboat Marques del Duero, sunk in the baths of Manila Bay, was raised. on the Ist inst., `exactly three years after her sinking by Admiral Dewey's last. She has baen taken into dry dock at Cavite. She is an eight-hundred ton gunboat with twin herewa and a light battery. She was built in France in 1887. Har gans were disaounted previous to her being raised. Operations are now pro

THE CHESTER CUP. The following is the result of the race for the Chester Cup -

David Garrick..

Lady Pentanez. Storcato,

THE ROYAL VISIT TO AUSTRALIA.

Tho Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York have opened the Federal Parliament in

the presence of 12,000 spectators. A message from His Majesty King Edward was rind at the

eremony.

Quarrels between Critish milors when they are in liquor are by no means infrequent, but the quarrels, whom settled in the good old way, seldom result in anything more serious than black eye or a bleading nose, with possibly an appearance at the police eaart to finish up with. When, however, men can stoop to such methods to sa tle bar-room dispute as have been des eriiedalove, rigorous measures are essential, and efforts should be made to find out and punish the guilty ones. For the credit of the Colony, morover, ach scones should be rendered im. possi... by a sufficient enpply of policemen.

POLICE COURT.

BEFORE. MR. HAKLAND.

Saturday, 11th May.

ALLHOED BRIBERY CASH.

This case, in which Party Thomas Crisp, an Inspector of Buildings, is charged with making

ed to seize everyone to possess them at all casta For full thres weeks at a sirotoh, day after day, nothing was heard on the Rialto except the one continuous ory of "Docks, Docks Docks." The excitement which prevailed ab- solutely baffles description, and while it lasted. it was not safe to give a quotation with any degree of certainty. When the rate had gone up from $240 to $270, there was just a slight ball, lasting only a couple of days, at the and of which a fresh demand set in, which it somed almost impossible to satisfy. As a result, of conres, it took no time at all for the rate to go up to 33 5. It would be futile to atteinpt to gange the number of shares which, obanged hands, but her thousands have gene tho rounds cannot be doubted. Besides the cash business, a large number of contracts

a bribe of 840 from one Cheung Sai Kee, waxere booked forward for all the futer- to hard come up for bearing, but Mr. Reece, vening meaths up to September, the highest who appeared for the defenduet, naked for rate paid being 321 for that month and $920 a remand, as Mr. Francis was unable to attend for August.

Mr. Bowley, Crown Bolicitor, objected to

this, as the care bad bass adjourned to suit Mr. Francis.

His Worship agreed with Mr. Reso, and the case was further adjourned till 2.15 p.m.

SOUTH AFRICA. Commendants Botha and Viljoen have joizer! on Wednesday, 15th mat. forces, and are occupying Carolina.

LONDON, 9th May.

A NEW RUSSIAN DOAN, Several reports stote that the French house

loan of fourteen hundred million francs. of Messrs Rothschilds will issue a new Russian

Lospon, 10th May.

OPIUM CASES.

Excise Officer 3 charged Wong Fuk for having in his possession ene tael of prepared opiam without a valid certificate on the 11th inst and defondant was fined $20 or three

weeks' hard labour..

He went to prison.

fire mace of prepared opiam. in his possession Chini Ming Ye was also charged with having on the 10th inst, and was went to prison for 14 days

Are these shares really worth their present value? is a question now frequently dis cussed, and those who are in a position to know not only answer it in the afirmative, but maintain that the tap has not by any meane been reached, and prediet z further boom in the ` near future, ACE

off

Shipping,—In consequence of large orders from the North, Indos made further progress during the month. Quite a confiderable

to $135 has been paid for July. Steamboats business has been put through on time, and up also have improved their position, laring Tsang Fak had seven tuels of the raw deug been taken the market," for ipvas and five candareens of the prepared without a torn, at from $33 to $35, and are still want- ed. Douglases are boun commanding a good Palies constable Clemson said that at 10 deal of attention, ready buyers being fcand King's Civil List. An amendment by Mr-on the 10th inst. he went to defendant's house Labouchere to reduce the amount was rejected and saw the defendant roll up the ruw opium in a jacket and put it under the bed. He had by 250 to 12 rotes,

no license.

His Worship inflicted a flas of $40, or six weaks bard hour. Defondant accepted the

THE KING'S CIVIL LIST.

Saturday evening was a fasco. Just before ceeding on the Bulusun, and work will shortly. The House of Commons has agreed to the valid certificato at Hok Ma on the 10th lust,

them devoid of skill and lacking in spirit, helped to spin out the entertainment to a period of aksat an hour, when the manager announced that all was over." About fifty people were

present.

to begun on the Don Antonio de Ulloa. The Marques del Duero will bo rofitted and repaired, and possibly sold.

auxions that the accused should suffer corely for the mistake he had ruade, and he was ready and willing to believe that this article, though criminal and reprehensible in the highest degree,

THE CENSUS IN ENGLAND AND WALES. The Conses in England and Wales show a

total population of 32,525,716, being an increase" of 3,523,192 since 1891.

EXCITEMENT IN THE NEW YORK STOCK MARKET. Scenes of wildest excitement occurred yes- terday in the New York Stock Market owing to unprecedented fluctuations in railway stocks. The Glasgow and Lendon markets were thrown. into panic in consequelice."

LONDON, 10th May, PACIFICATION IN SOUTH AFRICA, Johannesberg is resuming its normal con dition. Most of the stores have re-opened and more mines have re-started work. Eighteen squadrons of Yeomanry have from the Cape homeward bound;,

Braft, of the Centurion, who was advertised to fight fifteen rounds with four-ounce gloves Or the Report of the Director of Public against Avery, was to enter the ring, he was Works, for the year 1300, no section will be arrested by Sergeant Gurred on a warrant

In the British Court, Bangkok, on the 26th rend with more public interest than that charging him with overstaying Its leave and which deals with the water-supply of the failing to sail with the Centurion, which leftult, the trial of Mr. Michael Dempsey O'Leary, the harbour for the North on Saturday. Bratten a charge of criminal libel, was concluded, Colony. This question is one which comes to the front at some time in the course of Aubmitted quietly, and was taken to the Contral The alleged libel appeared in the Siam Free Police Station, thence before the Naval Yard Press of the 13th, alt., being contained in a every year. This year, owing to the eren authorities, into whose care he was given. Pri leading article headed "Polico Robbers and tric action of the Water Authority in the rate Lowless book Bratt's place against Avery; Rowdies." The special jury found the sectsed second week in April, the Colony was "en-but was knocked down in the second round and guilty, and the judge (Mr. J. Stewart Blsck) joying the intermittent supply which at counted out. Three exhibition bouts at the Rugd bira £25 sterling. His Honour said that one period or another becomes an annual commencement of the tournuraent," all of he did not suppose that the Polies wore very feature. At the present moment, we are abundantly supplied with water, but this is only seasonable. We are not yet in a posi- tion, either on the island or on the mainland,

was inserted in the Siam Free Press without to look forward with equanimity to a long

due thought and consideration. The Police, dry summer. However, from Mr. Omsay'N

The concert in aid of the Royal Naval however, had rights and those rights must be Report we can see what is being done to Cauteon, which was hold in H.M. Dockyard, respected, but, taking into consideration what put us eventually in such a position. It

On Saturday, was carried through in a manner he had just stated, that possibly the statement has been decided, he says, to proceed with reflecting great credit on the Rev. E. H. Good was made carelessly and that possibly the accus the construction of three more reservoirs in and his assistants. Mrs. Fullerton in Deared had no ides it would injure their rights, his the Tytam Valley, one of which is being Heart" and "Mattinata "for the latter of Honour was willing to deal with him as lenient. commenced this year. The three reservoirs which she was enredaug excelluntly; whitely as possible under the circumstances. Accus are to hold seventy, forty, and twenty mil- Mrs. Canton and Mrs. Hamilton proved themed would also pay the costs of the prosecution lion gallons respectively, and all are expected solves able vocalists. "The Shepherd's Cradle with regard to the plea of justification set up to fill in a wet year, bringing up the total Song given by Mrs. Canton being ospecially by him.

well received. That farulito among amateur holding. power of Tytam Valley to five elocutionists, My first and last appearance on hundred and thirty million gallons. The the stage," was anbuitted by Mr. Allen in first- class fashion. Commander H. Orpen caused ruising of Pokfulam to the extent of, two fest will add another four million gallons to great amusement by his songs-"The Lost". the supply. A new service reservoir was Back-hair" appealing especially to the ladies who was recently at the Magistraay committed the salvage operations on the wrecked liner, commenced at the end of last year above present. Mr. Warder was deservedly encorod for trial on a charge of procuring one Young and the ship, including machinery, and the be pat ap the Military Hospital, to be filled from the for his rendering of "The Deathless Army," Kna to throw vítrial apon one George Reek, remainder of her cargo will Bowen Road beds and reservoir. Mr. ia response to which he gave "The Holy City." leading man of stores at the Naval Yard, and for sale as she lies. This stop is made imper. Ormany is not optimistic about the Peak The cornet solo, "Mis" (Hartmann), by Mr. who was lying in Victoria Gaol, has now been stive by this change that has taken place in the A. D. Sharp, Bandmaster of H.M.S. Glory, is admitted to bail in the large suis of $40,000-weather, which renders the salvage work in- supply, which will retunin"in a somewhat worthy of particular mention, the tape and $20,000 in personal security, and the remaining operative and dangerous to life and property precarious and unsatisfactory state" until the

technique displayed being of a high character. 820,000 in four outside securities of $5,000 each. Heavy seas are breaking over the Sobreen, and Mount Gough reservoir is completed. With The band of the Glory played three selections, At the time of Allen's committal, Mr. Hast the ship's pinnace and two of her boats have regard to Kowloou, residents there will be glad Mr. Galluzzi accompanied in his usual finished ings, his colicitor, applied for bail on his client's boot lost. The Coromandel will remain at to read Mr. OXMEBY's assurance that" in a

manner on the piano kindly supplied by Mesars behalf, but the application was opposed by Tung Yung Island as long as possible, and few years Kowloon will have a plentiful Lane, Crawford & Co. There was a moderate-Captain Superintenant May, who presented, to prevent the wreck from being claimed, kag supply of good water, without any pumping, ly good attendance, amongst those present and refused by Mr. Hassland on the ground of with two of the P. & O. Company's officers on

the gravity of the charge against Allen

board will probably be sent to stand by it. from a reservoir to the north of the hills being Commodore and Mrs. Powell.

THE VITRIOL OUTRAGE..

ALLEN ADMITTED TO BAIL.

George Allon, storeman at the Naval Yard,

FOREIGN POST OFFICES.

IN. TURKEY. The Forte has sent a Note to the Embassies

demanding the abolition of the foreign Post Ofees at Stamboul. The Embassies are annoyed at the arbitrary tone of the Note, and have returned it.

THE STRANDED "SOBRAON." It has now been definitely decided to abandon

lattor.

BEFORE ME. KEMP.

BIG SUML.

La Kenk was charged with feloniously steal ing from Kam Ko a purse containing $45 and

on the 10th inst

deponit receipt on a Japanese Bank for $501,

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Mr. Hastings apprared for the defendant. Complainant said he was a seaman ployed. At about 10 am. on the 10th inst., in a street near the Central Market, he went to a stall to buy a looking-glass, for 20 cents. Hay ing no small change, he went to a money changer's close by and changed 850 note. Whilst he was paying for the looking glass defendant picked his pocket, and made off.

Mr. Hastings severely cross-examined the witnesses, and ultimately the defendant was discharged,

STEALING BANK NOTES.

for all lots coming into the market. Up to $8 has been paid, and there appears to be no abatement of the demand. Star Ferries have been in strong request, a certain class of investors being particularly attracted by them. They are quite a safe investment, with a pro- mising future.

China Sugars have again becence a dead letter, only a trifling business having been done during the month. There is no alteration to note

was a soil inquiry for Luzone from the North, in quotation, which still remains $185. There

for which market a few lots were booked, at rates ranging between 836 and $38.

Kowloon Wharves. The very strong demad for these shares, existing at the end of last month having, considerably abated, caused some holders, who were nawilling to part while that demand lasted, to throw some shares on the market, but they only succeeded in disposing of a few trifling lots. The closing quotation is $101, somewhat weakial.

Wong Kui and Chau Sand, who were brought Hongkong Lands have been extremely no. up after being remanded for stealing a puran glected, probably owing to the keen oscile containing eleven $20 bank notes of Frenchment in other directions. There seems to be no (Anna) paper currency, sud two silver dollars, other reason why this stock should command in all to the value of 52, the property of Chu Shui, a money changer, were discharged, each poor attention. Humphroys Estates have again been to the fore, buyers willingly meeting dence not being satisfactory,

A BEAVY FINE.

the

of L. 8. Burchell charged the master. steamor Hotching with neglecting to

go into here from Tumsai, that port having bean de the quarantine anchorage on the vessel e arrival clared to be infected with a contagious disease, at the time the vessel departed from Tamsui

Defond.nt was fined $250, or three months hard labour.

The fine was paid.

the higher prices asked of them. The business": Tat through, has been on a fairly large scale.

Bongkang Hotels-After remaining neglect- the rate clouing at $13.75, buyers

ed for some time, these shares are again attracting attention of investors, and are in 195 at which rate the stock is undoubted sheen, being an eight per cent. investment

ComentsA

ng, and determined demand from the North has somewhat, unar- burg, carrying the German Mails with dates shares, which had been utterly neglected The Imperial German Mail steamer Ham-pectedly, statytas“ – the position of thess from Berlin of the 15th April, laft Singapore after the dividend wa on the 10th inst., at 9 a.m. and may be expected friends, have almost

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS,

here to-morrOW.

The Austrian Lloyd's steamer Melpomene left available sorip, Singapore for this port on the 10th inst., p. indeed if it turns out

The Awa Maru (European Line), left Shino-

informed Roseli for this port on the 11th instant, and is exported to arrive here on the 15th instant.

pre

Our Northern

market of all

nishing Are better than we