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CORRESPONDENCE,

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A HONGKONG STREET NUISANCE.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY PRESS. 6th September, Sin. I believe I am right in thinking Hunt kong belongs to the English and in governed by English lowe. I wish to ask there any

LAND COURT.

Saturday, 7th September.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER YIH, 1901

BEFORE HON. H. E. POLLOCK, K. C. (PRESI

DENT), AND MB. H. H. J. GOMPERTZ.

TO PROVE HIS TITLE,

Kun Fo, slins Cheung Cum Po, of Su Poo Kak Hang, Kowloon, a former, was one of the principals in a rather interesting caso. He was called upon by the Land Court to prove his claims to the island of Nom Fat Tong, which A. H. Rennie, m merchant. The Government, wo believe, has made offers to Mr. Reunie for the purchase of the island, which they wish to fortify, but these offers, for busiem reasons, have been declined.

LATE TELEGRAMS.

TEWS VIA AMERICA

THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA,

MONCOLOMBIA AND FOREVELA,

Washington, 9th August,

The Colombian Legation had zi nows to-day to confirm the pross report of a new Colombian invasion of Veneznala Mr. Herrn, tho first Secretary of Legation, who is in charge during Dr. Bilra's absence, sail the point at which au

cus of curbing the tongues of the ricksha. Was bonght from him and is now owned by Mr.maredants, field-cornets and loaders of armed Herrau thought it quite likely that he had boon

men and chairmen and also of preventing these men charging you? I have just come out of a barber's shop immediately threb Ficksbins and one chai man charged shouting" Hi, you, fri richsha, chair!" I pursue my way peaceably along the Qraan's Road from both sides skouts of "Hi-rickan want" till I reach the Bank. The whole of these bailings and strikinge me done with a view to annoy the foreigner

Mr. E. Robinson, barrister-at-law (instructed

Mr. O. D. Thomsen,

on behalf of the clamaut,olicitor appeared or Kenzie was also present. Incidentally it may to remarked that the provisions of the particular Ordinance forbid the professional attendance of connel at the Land Court, so that in Mr. Robinson's case a precedent has been established The dainant had previously lodged a declaration to the following effect:-I am the descendant of Choung Wing Ching, to whom an island locally known as Nam, Fat Fong, otherwise known as Lam Tong or Tam To or Tang Lang. was originally granted by a Chinese desil of perpetual inse AN ENGLISHMAN.about twe haudred years ago. Chenny Wing Ching bought the island pga & Chinese 'CHANGE DOINGS.

petty cuilitary officer of the garrison of Tai Pung (at one time situated on Nam Fat Tong), upon the same terms as those under which they had been held ever since by the descendants of Cheung Wing Ching, and as hold by me up to the time of my selling the same to Alfred Herbert Reunie, ou 18th October, 1000,

no other reason whatever y

The outside of the Tram Station every morn- Jug is Pandemonium. Why cannot a police man be stationed there to see the clsira kusp to the proper ide of the road, and that the ccolies do not flout at every man that passes?

Yours, eto.

The Morrow of August Settlement,

Hongkong. 1901

With the passing of this nightmare of a settlement, the servons tension from which themarket had been suffering for weeks past also comes to an end, and the Rialto breathes again; but at what cost, only those who paid the penalty for being unduly optimistio can tell. When on the morning of this memorable day of Saturday, the 31st August, 1901, de- liveries began, it was plain, even to the aninitiated, that something untanal was happening on the Rialto, and among the

stornity" a good deal of suppressed ex citement and anxiety was manifested as to how things would progrem. But as the day wore on, it became more and more apparent that mo canse for apprehension existed, and matters were adjusting themselves without the least hitch. Nevertheless, it was with no little difficulty this result was altained, but attained it was, and for that those conterued should be thankful

Yet, when you come to think it over, it scoms marvellons how a crisis was averted, for the Crop in Docks was something cruel, and was andoubtedly responsible for what at one time looked like a grave situation. So swiftly and suddenly fell the blow that it was utterly

The declaration went on to give particulars that are contained in the evidence of am Po fan the claimant in this case for the Nam (a very old man), which was as follows:- Fat Tong Island, which was left me by my ancestors. I was born on Nam Fat Tong, and sú now 80 years of age (Chinese reckoning). I lived on the island until I was eighteen or nineteen years of age, during which time I on- aged in farming and fishing. I then ft the island, and became a seaman, werking beard faking janks. This occupation I reas ined at for thirty years, then left the sun to turn to farming, and settled down at Sa Pa father died about mine years ago, in 1892. D ring his life-fime he cod sometimes at Kowloon and sometimes at Nem Tong-the name applied by fishermen to Nam Fat Tong. Formerly the Chinese authorities had a fort there, with an official in charge. This official gave the land to one of my ancestors named Cheung and SOD, Wing Ching. My father was his

am the oldest son of my father. I sold Nam Fat Tong to Mr. Renais, and to him only The boundaries of Nam Fat Tong are the deed of settlement for waters. There was the land, but it was barat. I, however, never saw it, and only heard about it from my father who left another document behind when he died a new document. (Document produced.

London, 9th August. A Parliamentary paper has been issul coninsadoa is now feared is near the border land taining the proclamation issued by Lord in the vicinity of Meta river, south of the Laku

of Maracaibo. Kitchener, August 7th, in accordance with

The Colombian Minister of War is General instructions from the Imperial Government, the goreramenta of Cape Colony and Natal con- Gosales Valoucis, who has a good record as a curring. The proclamation says: "All com fighter and lus rendered distinguished servicea

during the guerilla warfare of a

a year past, and bands, being burghers of the late repablics and still engaged in rasisting his Majesty's forces, called apen to lead the army of Colombia. Hor. whether in Orange Elcor Colony, the Transvaal Colombian Consal-Generel at New York, and ran is expecting almost hourly to hear from the or other portion of his Majesty's South African also hopes for some news to shed light us th dominions, and all members of the late govorn mente of the Orange Free State and Transvaal, sitnation on the isthmus from the incuning Co- Horran dizenszad generally the ability of shall, unless they surrender before September Jombine trail, which is expectal soon to arrive, 15th, be permanently banished from Sonth Africa. The cost of maintenance of the fami- Colombia to cope with an actual war with Year- lies of all burghers in the held who have not zuela. He pointed out that Colombia has a surrendered by Septeraber 15th shall be population of 5,000, 400, against the 3,000,000 recoverable from such burghers and shall be charge upon their property, remorable and im- ***** movable, in the two colonies."

of Venezuela, and an army of about 40,000 men, who have been for the most part in motive service against revolutionary bands for the last year. He expressed his earnest hope that condition of actual war would not result from the present troubles, but believed his country to be fully able to take care of herself in that

The preliminary correspondence shows that the proclamation is based upon suggestions which the Government of Natal forwarded to Colonial Secretary Mr. Chamberlain, on July 24th, and that the date, September 15th, was g recommended by Lord Milner. The reasons for the proclamation are set forth in a preamble, which, after stating that "the barghors of the lata republics stil in arms are not only few in mumber but have lost all their guns and moni tions of war, sad are devoid of regular military organisation, and are, therefore, unable to organised resistance to His Majesty's forces Carryon egular warfare of its offer any part of the country," adds: His Majesty's Government is determined to put an end to the state of things which is aimlessly prolonging bloodshed and destruction and inflicting ruin upon a great majority of the inhabitants, who are anxions to live in peace and livelihood for themselves and their families

As far known neither of the governments has addressed the United States Government cou- curing the isthmus, nor has there beau any occasion for this Government to ad- drese oither of them in roference to the calculty. If truffle on the isthmus should be inquiry by the United States Government to stopped it probably would bring about an

the latter to cope with the situation, for the the Cororamsat of Colombia as to the ability of primary duty is on tolombis, and only when she fails will the United States stop in. When a similar trouble arose in 1888 the United States did not not until the Colombian Government requested action, making it plain that the trouble had got beyond the power of

its authorities.

London, 10th Angust. Rudyard Kipling's "Killing Krager with your month" is quoted against the Govern mont by the pro-Boer press to-day as a descrip- ties of the latest proclamation. The Daily The following tiems a News says that "this empty thunderbolt by tired and despairing Jove will have no effect," and it reminds the Government, while they may banish the Boers from British South Africa, they cannot banish them from German South Africa. It appears certain that the proclama tion was wholly inspired by the Government of Natal. Mr. Chamberlain is on one side praised as a strong statesmen and on the other band despised as a weakling for accepting Natal's

as coramonsense, proved us & coramon sense, salon is up, at no great hopes are raised by it. The that more severe messures will be necessary. Standard tears that it is too conciliatory and The Daily Chronicle, referring to a significant statement in the House of Commous yesterday by Lord Stanley, Financial Secretary to the War Office, that there is nothing to justify the be necessary," says it hopes the Gurornment is not falling into its old optimistic allusions.

NORTHERN NOTES.

The following items are from the P. & T

Prince Li has been allowed to resign from the Grand Council on account of ill-health.

A native bank in Peking has been robbed of Robberies continue very some Tla. 2800. prevalent in Peking.

H.M.S. Plover and a Japanese gunbast as well as two Russian gunboats were still at Newchwang on August 19th,

measure,

The larger piece goods henge-in-Feking are ne is looking up hes general Fiolent their premises, and busi-

Kang Yu-wei who is in Singapore is reported to bavo sont a large sum of money to the North, bat for what purpose is not knowU.

So long as the Allies controlled Poking the opium shops were nearly all closed, but they The Provisionul. Treasurer is turning the are now resuming basiness under Chinese rula.

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

STEAMSHIP "DUKE OF FIFE.”

FROM TACOMA, VICTORIA, YOKO- HAMA, KOBE, MOJI, & SHANGHAI THE above Steamer having arrived, Con- sigame of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersigns- ture and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.

DODWELL & CO. LIMITED.

Agent. Hongkong, 3rd September, 1901.

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(FLORIO & RUBATTINO UNITED COMPANIES).

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM BOMBAY AND SINGAPORE:

THE Steamship

THE

"BISAGNO"

having arrived from the above ports, Con- eiguees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their mak into the Godowns of the Edagkong and Kow- loon Wharf and Godown Company, whence delivery may be obtained. Perishable Goods to be taken delivery of immediately.

All damaged packages must be left in the Godowns, and a certificate obtained from the Godown Company, within seven days after the vessel's arrival here, after which në oliîma will bo recognised.

No Fire Insuranos has been effected, and any [616 Goods remaining in the Godowns after the 10th

instant, will be subject to roat,

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FROM HAMBURG, BREMEN, ANT- WERPEN, PENANG AND. SINGAPORE.

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"FREIBURG,” Captaiu Prosach, having arrived, from the above ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature by the Undersigned, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from... alongside.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary to given before. Noox, TO-DAY, 2nd inst.

Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be auded into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company Limited, and stored at Consignees' risk and ·

suseless for holdara to uttempt to place shares There was a tire at my father's house once, but supposition that further. fresh mobile forces will brigands that he captures into a body-guard for·· MUSICAL PUBLICATIONS, expenses will be admitted after the, Goods

on the market in time to save themselves; Particularly was this the case with the rank and fils element, who were caught as in a trap, Of course, to a gint exist, these people have only tumselves to fame, aoving entered into enormous engagements, all for the settlement though, lo do them justice, no one could for one moment have the ught such a trop posible In fact it is very much to be doubted whether even those who were working in the direction of a smash were prepared for such low rates. It is not improbable that that astounding pro. position of the Directors to give away to their retiring Manager, a sum equal to four per cent. on the capital, while at the same time starting the dividend on the ples that provision must be made for future emergencies, indirectly affected the market. At all events, it certainly was s most curious proposition to put forward. For ence, however, the shareholders placked up courage, took a line of their own, and vetoed the proposition

Business during the month, it is hardly necesesty to add, was very limited indeed, being mostly for gnidating settlement engagements, Banks were not dealt in to any extent, but were picked off the market at lowering rates, the lowest point loucked being 385 por dent, GENE elv. Towards the end of the month, however, they recovered a little, and 8845 ex div: was paid for shares. It will to noted that this stock is now quoted in dollars, a decided impropement on the old style

Shipping Contrary to expectation, after the handsome dividend of Indo-Chinas, this stook did not maintain its position, having latterly been negotiated at $135, Steamboats have kept very steady all throughout the month and are enquired after at $94, Donglates slight spurt was noticeable for a day or two during last week, but this soon died out, and the shares bro new almost unsaleable.

Hongkong Lands were negotiated in very large quantities, and close steady at 819).

Hamphreys Estats are again coming into favour, and a good demand exists for them at the close.

Chimp Sugar The Interim dividend of te in generally causidared very satisfactory, but, owing no doubt to the indiferent state of the market, there is et much morament in these shares.

The gener

Aihe market, since the settlement, is Dandy Business, how evor, is rather restricted, operators showing a wias discretion in sasuming a waiting attitude,

I did not see it. Some of the stones of the house still remain. I was about eighteen or insteen when I saw the burnt ruins of the house, but it was destroyed before that.

Mr. Gompertz-Was it burat before you were born?

Witness-Yes, before I was born.

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The Times, which fully approves the pro- clamation, says: The Boura muy understand that it is the first turn of a new serow, which is capable of putting on far more severe pressure."

GENERAL-NEWS.-.-...

In further evidence, witness stated that fisher- men were in the habit of drying their nots on s part of the beach running round the island, but

COUNT VON WALDERSÉK'S RETURN.

Berlin, 7th August. over paid anything for the privilege beyond the gift of fish. Witness bad himself received fieb,

The return of Count von Walderseo from and so had his people for generations. He knew Chius has been quite overshadowed by the a man named Lhn Po, who, as did others, melancholy event at Cronburg, Sororal papers leased a piece of land from him. Chu Po was

indulge in reflections upon his career in the watching sheep for Mr. Rousis, and also looked Far East, commenting upon the results in after the temple on the island of Nam Fat Tong somewhat disappointed tones. His work is The old man was questioned and cross-ghly praised, but running through the com. questioned for over three houre, and finally mendation is an admission that the German became befogged, with the result that he began nation a year ago greatly misconceived the The to contreditor himself.

scope and character of his mission. Denteche Tages Zeitung admits that he brings no laurel wreaths, but explaine that this is be- cause such things were not obtained in Chinsi

Counters von Waldersen this morning went on board the Gere at Cuxhaven to greet the Count, and the Gera then ascended the Elbe to Branshansen. On the way the Count bestowed the China medal upon the officers and crew of the steamship. Tho Colombia lay at Brau- Mr. Robertson-I venture to suggest that shausen with relatives of the officers, including Admiral von Waldersse. The steamer Blankenz the fact that he is letting himself into such blan-transferred Count ron Walderas and his staff ders shown that he did not premeritate it.

The bearing continued throughout the tifa hour, and at a quarter past two an adjournment

Mr. Pullock-If this were not an old man, and possibly with mind not so clear as a young man, I should certainly commit him to prison for perjury under the summary powers of this Court.

Mr. Robertson-He may have got mixed up. Mr. Gompertz-I any say I fully agree with what the President mays. It seems to me the man has been guilty of wilful and corrupt por jury.

was made.

POLICE COURT. Saturday, 7th September.

BEFORE ME, HAZELAND.

ASSAULTING THE POLICE.

Abraham Cornelius, when called upon to answer the charge of seanlting the police while in the execution of their duty, failed to respond, and his bail to the amount of $10 was estreated. CHAIR AND RICKSHA WITHOUT LICENCE.

P. C. 18 caught a coolie standing between the sinfits of a chair in Hollywood Road, soliciting hire. When asked by the constable for Lis licence, defendant bolted into

shop, the constable after him, with the result, that having no carrier's licence defendant was fined $2

or eight days' hard labour,

A coolie was charged with driving a licenced conveyance without a driver's licence.

Defondant made the excuse that-bis-brother, who is a licenced driver, was sick, and he simply took his place for the time being. He was fined $2, or eight days

POSSESSION OF COUNTERFEIT MONEY. Indian Constable No. 612 charged a fehnon- ger with being in possession of thirteen places of counterfeit tea and twenty-cent pieces,

mounting to about 8 worth of money.

Defondant was karing a lavinch when the n-

to the Colombia, where they were greeted by Herr Ballin, president of the Hamburg- American Steamship Company, and other directors of the line. The Count has received

many warm messages of welcome from various parts of Germany. He will attend the funeral of the Dowager Empress.

himself, as he does not know what else to do

with them.

The funeral procession of Chao-sha-chino took place at Haisu on the 4th of the oth moon, and many conservatives offered sacrifices un

the occasion,

The price offered by Li Hung-chang for arma produced by the people varias from T. 3 to Tis. 10 a piece according to the condition of the fire-arm.

The Metropolitan Examinations, which are open to candidates from all provinces, will if possible be held in Canton this year after the usual provincial examinations there,

MAESTRO A. CATTANEO.

GRAND MASS (with Organ Acept). No. 1 ALBUM (3 Songs, English & Italian). No. 2 ALBUM (8 Songs).

The LILY Waltz and ELIZA" Waltz, NEW FEATURE — Pocket Edition of Pianoforte Music: includ- ing MARCH dedicated to Hongkong Volunteers and POLKA to Peak Residents,

To be had of all MUSIC DEALERS. [2 32-1

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Much speculation is rife among the Chinese ne to the reason for so many troops going to Hsian, the general impression being that the Courtintends to be permanently established there. PLATED GLASS & CROCKERY WARF

The Japanese are not altogether sustaining their good reputation in regard to the Chinese, as cases of uncalled for assault and injustice to Chinese in the Japanese Settlement are fre- quent

The Bombay Cavalry have not yet ambarked, and while there is life there is hope, General Creagh has, we believe, not given up the struggle to retain them, and he deserves to wiu, as he is unquestionably right.

Also FOOCHOW LACQUERED WARE, FURNITURE on HIRE.

68, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. Hongkong, Ist May, 1901.

1146 AUTOMATIC MAUSER

PISTOLS.

have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain. ing undelivered after the 8th Inst., will be subject to rent.

All broken, chafod, and damaged Goods Bes to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 9th inst, at 3 P.M.

No Fire Insurance has been affected,

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,

Hongkong Offico. Hougtong, 2nd September, 1901, . 12236

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE P. & O. 8, N. Co.'s Steamship

"CANTON","

THE

FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, -PORT SAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above-nated ressol are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as tho Goods are landed.

Optional Goods will be. landed here anless instructions are given to the contrary before

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La Hung-chang contemplates increasing the taxes in order to meet the expense of maintain- ing the police in Peking, which is giving great dissatisfaction to the people. He estimates the cost of the police at The. 20,000 a month. of houses have been demolished, and work on the Imperial Palace is being pushed forward, and the nature and number of the buildings,JUST LANDED = NEW STOCK of obtained from the Godown Company within

erected suggests permanent residence.

Goods not cleared by the 12th instant, at 4 P.M., will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in Hongkong 3rd October, 1900,

any case whatever. CARTRIDGES! CARTRIDGES!!" All damaged packages must be loft in the

A travellor from Honan reports that thousands

ELEY'S and KYNOCH'S SPORT- The new minting machinery imported last ING. CARTRIDGES and NEWCASTLE

with the idea of introducing an naiform CHILLED SHOT. Chinose dollar, and which has owing to the trouble been lying in Bhanghai evor since, is rint to be erected at Kiangaan Arsenal until the return of the Court.

AMEXICAN CLAIMS AGAINST THE BRITISH.

London, 9th August. At gesterday's session of the South African compassation committee, Mr. Newton Crane, representing the United States, announced that he had thirteen claims to bring forward. He clairos, ss it was impossible to bring the explained that all of them would be claimants such a distance to testify. The

The men Roberts and Jones of the B.W. president replied that the committee was pre- pared to ast. generously wherever just claims were substantiated. Mr. Craus said last night. Fusiliers have been sentenced, the first to two "Six out of the thirteen claims represent years hard labour, and the latter to 21 months miners and prospectors who were arrested in hard labour outside the United Kingdom, both Johannesburg and sent to the coast in a cattle to be dismissed His Majesty's Service with train on July 19th, 1900. The British author ignominy, and their pay stopped until they itius then told Mr. Hay that if he would give hare made good $270.60 cents bis assurance that the men were not connected with any plot they would be reload. He declined to take this responsibility and the man were transported. Their aggregate claims on Motal losses are about £10,000, and to this amennt must be added damages for Lous to business and for personal suffering.

A fomign soldier got drank in a Chineso store in the Native City a few nights age, and paperolested to pass the night there. In the morning he was found dead and the store-keeper is under arrest charged with murder, but whether it was B case of murder or suicide is not yet shown,

WEAKNESSES OF BRITISH FLEET.

London, 9th August. The Lookout, commenting to day on the naval mandenvres, says: Undoubtedly the Admiralty's reason for winding up the campaign in a week

COPYRIGHT IN SIAM.

A new law pablished in the latest Gazette bags Siam into line with Western nations in the matter of copyright. The preamble points out that hitherto authors have had no protection for their work in this country, anyone having the right to republish and sell any book. The new enactment follows the aes of the English law, giving protection for forty-two years, or the period of the author's

and want to see further developements hot stable stopped and searched him, finding the coins instead of ton days was because of the sufficiency life with a grace of seven years, whichever"

entering into fresh engagement. Quite right They ki had no end of a lesson, it will do them ne end of good.

ESA

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.

The FM: steamer City of Feking, with maile, &o, from San Francisco to the 21st mit. via Hensinin, has arrived at Yokohama and left for this port yesterday morning, via Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai -

The lk ez OP.B steamer Empress of China arrived in New York on the 5th instant,

The CPD tesmer Empress of Indo left Yokohams for Vancouver or Friday afternoon,

the 6th insti

The NTR, beamer Awa Maru (European Lana Ieft Bingapore for this port on the 6th inst, and is expected to arrive here on the 11th

The 0,5.8. steamer Ulysset leff Fingspore ou the 7th lost, £'m., and is dus in Hongkong on

Defendant claimed to have been ignorant of the fact that the coms were counterfeit.

His Worship said he was not satisfied that defendant knew the coins were bad, and con- sequently discharged him...

BEFORE ME. KEMP.

PLYING PRIVATE HICKSHA FOR HIRE.

PC. Gibson, No. 93, charged one Ching Iu, ricksha-coolie, with plying a private ricks

for hire.

Defendant was fined $15 or in default one

month's hard labour.

UNLICENED CHAIRBEAKERI.

Lam Yau, a chairbearer, for plying his trade without a licence, was fined 83 or ten daya.

of aupalatable truths forced home. They did is the longer. To copyright a book it has not care for further demonstrations in the to be registered at the Royal Scribe De- same line.

The paper also says the chief partment within twelve months after pabli- lesson learned was the imperative need of swift estion; the fos charged is five ticals, cruisers, and there was a glaring deficiency and a copy has to be presented to the in the home squadron in that respect. It Department mentioned, another to the points out that the defence squadron's man-Royal Library, and another to the Royal couvres were practically the same that would Buddhist Library at Wat Benchamabopit The pass have been used to guard the Channel in case of Translation is also prohibited. actual hostilities.

The attacking fleet was ing of such a law is a wise proceeding inferior numerically, but superior in mobility even if the venit on literature cannot be ex- It held the Channel commerce at its mercy pected to be very noticeable. We hope it may from the declaration of hostilities, and whipped have the effect of encouraging the Siamese the defenders by sections through the possession author. But as trade balks so very much larger of swift ornisers and destroyers, which sailed then letters in modern am, it is to be trusted management that the Government will without delay follow sround the home squadron, m

up this law with another giving protection to 6 Admiralty The Critic argently appeals to the

of the cruiser squadron de marks. The need of some system of and to increase the speed to the utmost limit a gun and armour efficiency and the buyer of geuning articles, is very real

the fact that theThe consular courts in Bangkok enforce laws An interesting detail in exory center aptessecured mass of in to prevent the perpetration of mich frauds, and formaation regarding the defence movements the anomaly of the Bisese courts being unable by ploking up -the home muldron's wirelem

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NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES.

"BARBER" LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

8.S.SATSUMA."

FROM NEW YORK, STRAITS AND

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Godowne, and a certificate of the damage

ton days after the vessel's arrival here, after which no claims will be recognised.

H. A. KITCHIE,

Superintendent. Hongkong, 6th September, 1901.

"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

S.S. "BENMOHR." FROM LONDON AND STRAITS.

NONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby in

formed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hong- kong and Kowloon Wharf und Godown Con

delivery may be obtained, an

No Claims will be admitted after Goods pany, Lizuited, whence mud/or from the Wharves

have left the todowns, and all Goods remaining

undelivered

after the 13th instant will be subject to rent."

All claims against the Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersigned on or before the 30th instant, or they will not be recognised.

All broken, chafed, and damage Goods sie to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 13th instant, at 11 A.M. No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by v

GIBE, LIVINGSTON & CO.,

perAgents.

12289- Hongkong, 6th September, 1901,

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby in-ONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer

formed that sil Goods are being landed at

"PYRRHUS". their risk into the Godowne of the Hongkong

are hereby notified that the Cargo is being dis- and. Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at Kowloon, whence and/or

downs of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf delivery may be obtained from the wharves charged into Craft, andfor landed at the Go- No Claims will be admitted after the Goods and Godown Company, Id, in both canmu it have left the Godowas, and all Goods remain-will be at Consignees risk The Cargo #ill be ►

aid after the 9th instant. ing undelivered after the 19th inst., will be ready for delivery from Craft or Godown un.

All Chims against the Steamer must be pro- subject to rent.

Optional Cargo will be landed unless notice Goods undelivered after the 13th instant sented to the Underagued on or before the has been given prior to steamer's arrival. 10th just, or they will not be recognised.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are will be subject to rent. All damaged Goods

examined at 11 a. on the 17th instant. examined on the 10th inst, at 3.P.M.

No Fire Insurance has been effected

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents Hongbo 6th September, 1911

Chong Yik was found guilty of a like offence, to double the strength the new battleships, tration which will protect both the seller to be left in the Godowns, where they will be must be left in the Godowns, where they will be

and also had to pay $3 or do teu daye,

30007 NEWSPAPER RECOMMEND." *

A MAGNIVEN & CAMERON'S PENS. THE WAVEBELT TIN, for Easy Writing TAN FLYING SOOICC Pan, instead of a Quill: THE FLYING I writon 200 words per tips

to do anything in the matter has been pointed out often enough-- Bangkok Times.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Inding will be countersigned by

DODWELL & CO., LIMITED,

Agents. Hongkong, 5th September, 1991.

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