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"GOVERNOR TAFT ON THE PHILIPPINES.

[From our own CORRESPONDENT]

destruction. The Governor promises to do bis best in influyres Washington in favour of

roduced duties on engar and tobacco.

INSULAR IKEVENUES,

The income has been muuing a trifle low, the statistics showing a falling off of $120,000, probably due to the provincial Loverty largely caused by locusts and rinderpest.

A tariff revision board, appointed from the merchants of Manila, has been in session for some weeks, studying the subject carefully and listening to the opinions and complaints of many business men was have appeared before it. The work of the hourd will be largely con corned in correcting the inconsistencies and

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS; FRIDAY, JANUARY 8TH, 1904

The Chief Justice said he had no offulavits to Mr. Hastings remarked that it would be to that effect.

and they are willing to attend if bis Lordship the interests of all to have the debtors present would give them time.

Mr. Hastings said that the debtors were in quickly as the former owner, who has been ill

and were willing to come down for for some time, is able to tranent basiness. Chinition, but the Class officiel, owing to Wo are now in usersion of the propertysime proceedings in Canton, worid.not allow Cone-half of the parchase price of the machinery them to leare. for both plants has been paid in New York. The balance is dus when the machines arrive in Hongkong. The machinery has been built, and will bo abipped upon the arrival of the contractors from Now York vity, who ore »x, preted here on February 1st. As this machinery is all ready to be set up, it will require but little time to be put into operation after arrival. The general outlook is most encouraging, and we haya.overy reason to expect the Company to be the success claimed. ·(Applau-0.)

Mr. CBAN A FOok having interpreted the

The Chief Justice-The interest of The Court

Mr. Bruce Shepherd-I am informed that the is that its ords are implicitly obesed

suggested that they should be commauiented debtors escaped the runners at Cauten, and with and told to come direct to Hongkong.

led.

Ife would prefer to resin chief discrepancies of the present tariff und in President's speech for the benefit of the Chinese cough to pay in full, but the debtors only

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recommendatious for the guidance of the Commission.

If no further action is taken the Americàu countwise law will apply in the Philippines after next July. This would work great hard- very serious watter far the ship and he a islands, to say nothing of the many old firms deing business in the archipelago. The Com- toin-ion is of the opinion that the present condition of offhárs should opatious for some time longer ust trade conditions have im- proved and water transportation is on a better basis, Anything which will tend to reducing trade and increasing rates would be as sortons à menace to the progress of the Philippines as tu in. terference with the arterial system of the human body.

Mauils. Int Jaudary, A RECORD OF PROGRESS. Shortly before the departure of Governor Taft from Maniks he stated in so interview with the correspondent of the Daily Press, that, while ho greatly regretted having the Philippine Islandand giving up his part in the development of a system of government for so promising a po ph, nevertheless the Las most favoarulde prescut occasion was

for the separa- that could be Holented tion.

possessions, but of axecutive Prosident Rergevelt carnestly desired him to take over the dution of Secretary of War on the Bool, and that settled resignation of Mr. the matter. The reliving Governor stated * that never in the bistory of the archipelago had conditions leen so favourable. The soberce of governannt had benu pinced together in much haste, often under adverse conditions of inwrection, famine, and pestilence, and mistakes were inevitable bat during the last year splendid progress was visible in every branch. The rough corners had been trimmed awry, obstacles if language and "had been partly overcome through the rapid establishment of efficient schools and the expenditure of liberal suns in extensive coming into roadways. The people were

themselves and closer relationship with with the Government. The excellent judiciary, with courts in erony province, presided over by both American and Filipine judge, whose norvio, a were satisfactory in the great majority of cases, was last tenching the people the diguity and justice of, honestly administerel law, and doing away with much of the coruption' and prejudice which formerly attached to the start room. The treatment of outlaws and lades as commen crimisala subject to ordinary law, instead of making them the subjects of summary executions, did away with all chances for hero worship and would-be martyrs, and was most satisfactory. Many of the death sentences were imposed by Filipino judges.

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GENERAL PEACE.

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Iteso safely be stated that there is general peace thronglicat the archipelago, said the Governor,

ben questioned on this mach discussed subject

There are many different paints to be can. sidered in this matter of coastwise trade laws, and while the Governor could not attempt a detailed expression of opinion in a brief in- terview, if is fair to amme that ho favoure the continuance of the present condition for at least five years longer.

FRIAR LINDS,

skarahokiers,

The

NOTICE.

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Owing to the Great Increase in the Furnitaro Business of Messrs. ACHEE & CO.. we are requested by there to Resum. Management of the Photographic Busines hitherto sarried on in same place under the name of their name on one behalf. From this date we will continue the Photographic business at the

LONG, HING &

CO..

All outstanding credit and debit accounts of the Photographic Business will be collected and sottied by na

Injection is invited to the New Stock now on view.

LONG, HING & CO.,

PHOTO GOODS-DEALERS,

Hongkong, 1st December, 1903.

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ARNHOLD. KARBERG & CO.

ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT.

AGENTS IN CHINA FOR:

THE ALLGEMEINE FLECTRICITATS GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN, MYSSES. KOERTING BROS., HANNOVER.

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THE COMPANY OF WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY, BERLIN. MEEBRE. MIX & GENEST, BERLIN.

The Chief Justice-What are the assets ? Mr, Bruce Shopberd-No statrisent has been Mr. d'Almada-Pho creditors think there is

want to give 30 per cent. The PRESIDENT asked if there wors any Mr. Hastings--L'bo Official Receiver is willing to agree to an adjournment It is the only way questions,

to get the properly. I submit that it would be Nr. LAI TAI Y asked if the Viceroy's frau-

to the benefit of all parties to allow the debtors to rome down to assist the Court. They have been chire had been obtained,

The RiSIDENT said that had been granted stopped by preceedings in their own country. The Chief Justice Ildak it is great con- to Consul,General MeWade on the previous tempt of Court for them to send a representative franchise from the Viceroy to apply for an adjournment, I have no evidence day. covered the franchise so far as the Chinese that they are befug preceded against. If we people were concerned. In view of the fast do not get anything we shall have the satisfac- tion of keeping some reoundrels cat of the that the Viceroy had been sick and had Colony. The order made for the public examina refused himself to everyone, his secretary indtion of the debtors was fixed for to-day for them requested them to leave that matter out to be here to be examined. Instead of uppear- The proposition was that in ing they send a solicitor to negotiate with the Court and state that they won'd condescend to come flown and obey the orders of the Court if for the moment. Kwangiang province the total output of the they were not arrested. I refuse to enter into the ovent of plague or sickness in Canton or Company's fresh water would be given frea to any negotiations and as provided by section 24 of the Bankruptcy Aut, sub-section 1 (d) **i£ í the Chinese people, All the officials in Canton debtor fails to attend any examination order of coins, which was done in court, and all provel had been extremely kind so far, and the concern this Court he may be arrested by warrant, his was recognised in a public uecessity. He added boks and papers seized "this is exactly what they have done--I order a warrant to be issued. that there would be u special mesting in a very

The Court afterwards adjourned. fuw days in relation to mattors that bad zlready been discussed by the executive committee that morning.

. Mr. WATKINS said he would like to have it The purchase by the United States of the great agricultural holdings of the Friar made quite clear whether according to the orders and the introduction of American articles of association subsequent general meet

the to preside over

Church logs would be held 12 months from that day. bishops in all Christiauised provinces has place! He took it that the financial year commenced the whole religious situation on a vastly better from that day; that was to say, shares were basin. The Government will easily adjust the running ou interest from that day. elaios for rent and lense which have caused av

much friction in the provinces. A new branch of the land law will fare to be devised to control and provide for the disposal of the vast Friar estates.

The Aglipay schism is not a matter of much importance except in the provinces of Negras, Panay, Ilocas Norte and the Tagalog, districts of Luzon.

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THE ARMY.

In conclusion the Gaversor said that the greatest needs of the Philippines were a little prosperity and a few quiet fair ressons together with a reduction of the tariff to twenty-five or better, fifteen per cent. This would show that the people of the United States want to and intend to help to bring the islands into closer relationship, thus building up a great trade, creating new markets, new wants, and now life.

Of course there are smail disturbances from time to time in isolated districts, but these are animportant, easily controlled, and may ba expectant for some time in a country recently

The Governor believes that the present army barassed by insurrection and agricultural' de-

of about 15,000 is a good minitaum and may well pression and poopled by widely varying races,

be maintained in the Philippines, which while whc, in addition to other considerations, aro

involving a slightly increased expense, never- being gradually disciplined under Dew laws, executed more or loss by new and strange peoplo.theless provides a conyou at and strategic

The constabulary has tulosi up the work done by the army so well that the raving bands of outlaws which infested the productive provinces sud robbed and killed their industrious constry have been profty thoroughly cleaned up and bounded to finish: Most of the leaders have boon killed or captured, and many have boerexecuted after regular trial. before competent courts. For many months the fear of thess ladrones was so widespread, and with much revyen, that the people refused to aid the authorities by but now dangerous giving information ;' oharacters or gangs of ladronus aureoly approach a town before messengers ara sent to the nearest constabulary, army, or scout-post

Muck is heard give the alarm. late of the "Moro question," but with proper handling there is little to fear from the Moros. Special legislation has been onacted for them, and with some modifications affairs will be woll adjusted in the recently created More province, which at present is under the gaislance of Cloneral Wood us govern«r.

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AORICULTURAL CONDITIONS.

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The wealth of the Philippines depends on agriculture, and this boost imp rtant mess of livelihood is slowly recovering from the unfor- tuuate state into which it fell during the years of insurrection and pestilence. About -balt={

CANTON-HONGKONG ICE AND COLD. STORAGE CO., LD.

STATUTOLY MEETING.

The statutory moeting of the Canton-Hong- kong Ice and Cold Storage Co., Ld., was held. yesterday in the offices of the Company, Wat- kine Buildings Mr. Russell Colegrove (president), U.S. Vien-Consulat Canton, presided, and there were also present Messrs. Chan A Fooli (vice-president,) Geo. A. Watkins, Tseng Yut hai, Lai Tai Yu (directors), Chen A Tak (secretary), F. X. d'Almada e Castro (solicitor the Company). C. Mooney, H. Colin McCreary and H. G. MoKilligin.

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The SECRETARY read the actice calling the meeting.

The FRESIDENT said-Gentlemen, I have.

a million dollars was spout by the Government much pleasure in stating to you that aitor a few in the purchase of rice, which was shipped to months existence the company is in a most ' the suffering provinces and paid as, wages for satisfactory condition.

work on public roads and other improvements, which, besides relieving the distress, gave work to the idle. More money was spent in the fight for the extermination of destructive locusta which ruined the crops of several provinces.

During the year 1908 about $100,000 were spent in the purchase of cariboos for farming purposes. Moet of this money weat to Chinn. The inoculation of the beasts has not been at fonded with a grest, measure of success and many dial, though the recent shipments have

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Mr. MOONEY thought that the Guancia year commenced from the date of the incep tieu of the Company,

Mr. D'ALMADA, cu being consulted on this point, said the next auzul meeting should be held on 9th September, the date of the forumtion of the company.

There were no other questions.

Mr. COLIN MCCREARY proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the President for the manner in which he had carried out bis arduous duties (Applause.)

POLICE COURT,

Thursday, 7th January.

PRIVATE ELECTRIC LIGHTING PLANTS À SPECIALITY, Fully detailed Estimates drawn up free of charge upon applicatiu.. to the above. Hongkong 3rd December, 1903.

handful of the coins, and said they all ppenred good to him. For further satisfaction he desired the shroff to break up three of the good. in discharging th won His Worship said that be thought the man should tes coni-

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asked, the под aid he F. sated for the three broken dollars, but, when willing to tako back the broken dollara among the rest, as they were need in the country layond Swatow. The coin was then returned to the accused, who left the court on his discharge.

INBULTING A MAGIS RATE,

Chang Li thought fit to smoke while Mr. J. H. Komy was holding court at the Magistracy

BEFORE MR. T. SCOMBE SMITH (POLICE yo■rerday. He was charged with insulting a

MAGISTRATE).

"TOLD TO CARY IT."

An Chi, a young Chinaman, was arraigned on a olurge of being in unlawful possession of a box containing clothes of the aggregate value of $5, the property of Le Koi. The complain- ant stated that he went to sleep at 2am. yesterday morning. At the time the box ig question was in his room. When he woke up at a.m. the box was missing. Later be saw the man, accused, in okarge of a policeman, with the stolea box. Accused pleaded not gailly, stating that he was told to carry it. He could not say who told him to carry it. He did not know the man. He had no witnesses, His Worship sant him to 21 days' kurd labour, with 4 hours in the stocks.

A YOUNG XEMALE THIỆT. Chen Kwai Hi, 18 years of age, a woman of The PRESIDENT remarked that he had had it-repute, living at 556, Queen's Road West, very great pleasure is carrying out the duties was charged with misappropriating and cou. that bad fallen upon him. They had entered into verting to her own use meury, and jewelry of this imsiness with the idea of making it aihe total value of $749, the property of Chen

singing girl, of No. Ngan Kin, a success, and he was not only encouraged but Wa Lano, the said money and jewelry having was confident that it would be the entire been entrusted to the care of the said Chao success that they bad prophesied at the Kwai Hi for safe custody. The evidence for the prosention was that the complainant left beginding. They had had wore applications the things with the defendant to take care of, their return the latter for ice and cold storage and so on in Canion and when asked than they could possibly supply. Their arrange- refused to give them up. The case was remanded medte with the Viceroy and the authorities for further evidence. in Kwangtung were most agreeable, and he did not think any of the shareholders so far had had any reason to regret their purchase, If they had he would be very pleased to take up their shares personally. They hoped at zert meeting, they would have the pleasure of declaring their first dividend, and a substantial dividend, if any. (Applause.).

This was all the public business.

SUPREME COURT.

Thursday, 7th January

IN BANKRUPTCY.

BEFORE HIS HONOUR SIE WILLIAM

M. GOODMAN (CHIEF JUSTICE).

RECEIVING ORDER,

actions commencing against the executor, as executor of the estate. It seemed to him that the only way of dealing with the case was to administer it in bankruptcy. The assets were $21,000, of which $12,000 was actual canb.

In the matter of Ma Chuk Ting, who petitioned for a receiving order sale of the estato of MnYing Wa deceased, Mr. E. J Grist of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, solicitors, As is soal with all app ured in support of the petition. The new enterprises, we bare encountered any estates, he said, were insufficient to pay the obstacles that were unexpectedl, yet most of the debts of the deceased, and there were several difficulties have been overcome, and notwith standing the depression in financial circles, and the scarcity of money in. Saath China, the majority of our shares have already been subscribed. Payments, while slow, bare come in as required, and no subscriber has failed to respond when called upeu. Ten thousand shares ($100,000) were sent to Shang. ha, the purchaser asking for sixty days' time, for an option on ten thousand additional shares at par, which was refused, as it was not considered

The Chief Justice asked how he was to know the state was bankrupt. The application was wrongly drawn out. He seldom got these in Mr. Grist said the form was strictly proper form. There must be proper proof.

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DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. James O'Brien, a seaman out of employ, was charged with boing drank end disorderly in Queen's Road, at 1.0 am. yesterday. He had taken a ricksha, and was pulling it about the street. When asked by the constable what he was doing that for he said he was learning to be a ricksha-ocolie. He admitted being drank, and also having servod 7 days some weeks ago, but did not retuember anything about the rickshs business. He bagged His Worship to give him a chance this time, as he had been told to go on board the British sailing vereal Palgrave by the second mate, when he would probably get a job. His Worship said he was loib to send the man to rool if that was so, and sent him with a policernant the ship to see the captain. Returning later in the day, he, informed is Worship at the caplain stated that he would not be ready for sea for sente time, and could not say definitely whether, when he was ready, be could give the mon a job. His Worship Baid that under the circumstancos, socing the mas had no money, ho most send him to gaol for 7 days.

CHILD-STEALING,

Wan Ngau, whose business appeared to be that of a dealer in children, was charged with receiving a boy, under 14 years, bowing him

offered him for sale for $46. She eventually to have been stolen. The waraan stated that one Chow Hong brought the boy to her and bought him for $15. Chow Hong's basinets was to bring children to Hongkong for sale. His Worship remarked that she must know per He said he bought this child with many others.

Asked what she had done with the boy, she factly well that the Chinese, do not sell boys. said she had sold him. Asked for how sho gave Pressed for a more definite reply, she much, she, repiled for about the samo prica as finally admitted that she received $72 for the at first pretended she did not rerember, but boy. A previous conviction for the same ozime was proved against her, and she was sentenced banished from this colony.

magistrate while in the execution of Lis megis- terial duties, and on being place I before Mr.

T. Sercquabo Smith was fined $2.

BEFORE MR. J.-H. KEMP (ACTING FOLICE MAGISTRATE

TRADE

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V: 8.0 P. $47.00 FER DOZEN.

V. V. B. O. P. $84.00 PER DOZEN.

THEFT OF $4,500. Remanded from Wednesday, the case in which Is Chop Cheong, a clerk in the employ of Li Chin Cheong, was charged with the t eft of $4,500 from his master's safe, was resumed yesterday, when the safe in question was pro duced in court, sad the key found in the possession of the defendant tried in it. It was would aot unlock it. Thers being thus no found that, while that key locked the safe, it evidence to connect the defendant with the theft the prosecution withdrew the charge Even their cheapest quality is recommended

by the Medical Faculty for Invalids and By a mistake in ruperting the care in vester- against him, and he was accordingly discharged. day's igaun it was stated that air. H. K. Bolmes,

delicate people. solicitor, appeared for the defence. Mr. Halnies. appeared for the prosecution.

SHIPPING NOTES.

WEATHER OUTSIDE, Strong N.. moussou and Sue weather is reported from all directions. Weather moderat US 8. "CALLAO." The U.S. gunboat Callus has arrived from Canton.

ing is the Formosa Channel.

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H.K., CANTON, AND KACAO STEAMERS. The Honam is in dock; she will be out shortly.

Monday. The Powen goes into dock

WARSHIPS IN JOOK The Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co, have been particularly busy of late; at tbb prasent time they have some 20 vessels on their hands. 14 o 15 being at the Kowloon Docks. HM.S. Glory is alongside; the Leviathan came out of dook last night. A German ganhat, which eams out to Hongkong in sections, is being pat together, and is now nearly completed. The Rambler is at Cosmopolitan Dock, the Brito- mart is booked for decking. Warships recently docked include the Amphitrite, Ocean, Vengeance. of and Albion. On account of the number warships undergoing docking, it was feared that the C. P. R. e. Empress of China would not have been able to dock this voyage, but she goos into No. 1 Dook at Kowloon this morning, The C. P. K. a. Tartar, by the way, is ander. going extensive repairs. Two or thres verseke had recently to be refused on account of the Aephitrite occupying No. 1 Dock.

SHIPPING AT MMOY. Vessels at Amoy on the 4t iust. ware:-- German 8. Babelsberg, Br B. Glenfaliçen, Br. barque Oseku, Amer. 6.8, Tayabas, H. M. gunboat Rambler, and the Japanese cruiser Akitsuakina

JAPAN-AUSTRALIA MAIL VIA HONGKONG, The Yawala-maru has failed to fall her contract with regard to carrying mails from Japan to Australis. In consequence of inter- vagasaki the Australian mail despatched from raptions on the railway between Kobe and

lata to connect with the NY.K, steamer Kebe on the 23rd alt, reachad Nagasaki too Yewala-maru, The fact that the Australian Australian mail leaving Hongkong was poor mails were forwarded to coupset with the nort

There was a forlight's delay.

ENTERPRISING CHINESE, courolation for the firms in Kols and elsewhere.

At the end of last year three rich Chinese

apparently been of batter stock and more in. which was granted. Later the same party asked,accordance with Section 4 of No. 7. It was to 12 months" hard labour, 'and ordered to be marrchants; rrived at Yokohama and proceeded

Large Knuts have been expended in the survey and construction of new provincial roads Bad in repair of old ones. These expenditures have been made from the three million relief fund appropriated by Congress.

the only form under Bankruptcy law.

The Chief Justice remarked that it was a very satisfactory form..

A receiving order, was made and Mr. Bruce Shepherd, Ecial Receiver, was appointed rustee.

ABSCONDERS.

DISCHARGED..

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS

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SOLE AGENTS.

H. PRICE & CO,

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MONUMENTAL MASONS, ITALIAN AND AMERICAN MARBLE STATUARY FIGURES, OBELIBES, COLUMNS RUSTIC AND PLAIN CHOUSES AND HEAD. STONES IN STOCK.

"CEMETERY MEMORIALS made to and design in Italia and American Marble and Hongkong Granites.

LETTERING in any Style or Language.

COAST PORT ORDERS carefully and promptly executed.

[2231 Hongkong, 7th August, 1903,"

DR. NEWELL WILSON,

DENTIST.

Latest American methods.

Reasonable prices.

No charge for examinations. Office hours 9 am to 1 г.M, and 2 to 5 r.M.

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to Uroga, with the object, it is said, of purchas Ing the three gunboats built at Urugs Dockyard proved usthods of inoculation Jinro been em.

to the order of the Philippine Government, and ployed. Many imported cariboos are now

Cheang Hoi Ling, a boarding-honsa keeper, which it will be remembered were refused working in the depleted districts and giving wise to dispass of to large an amount at par. For the land purchased in Hongkong (Quarry

was charged, or the prosecution of the captain acceptance ou account of alleged defective sex- satisfaction.

Bay)$40,060 was paid and the deeds are before you.

attering, and bringing into this colony boat in the Chinose coasting trade. connte feit Mexican dollars. Evidence was led 1 might add in convection with this property

of the s.s. failong, with being in possession of, struotion, The merchants intend to use the to the effect that the accused was a passenger The M.M. atesmer Ernest Simons, with the that the Company have an offer of $45,000 for the land, which of course has been declined.

In the case of the public examinationof Chan on the Huilsong from Swalow to Hongkong on next French mail, will leave Saigon on the 9th

the 6th inst. He had more baggage than be was inst., at 5 a w., for, this port.... At Canton, we have secured -oue of the most

The P.M. steamer China, with mails, &c., left The hemp-crop of last year was the greatest valuable pieces of property on the water-front. Tai, Chau Ezo, alias Chau Cheuk Bing, Chan Lak, entitled to entry, and the chief officer, Andrew in the history of the Philippinos, early one The sum of Tls. 20.000 was the agreed price to alias Chau Hang Shek, Chan Chat, alias Chan Buro, caled for the freight on same, amovating Shanghai for this port on the 7th inst., at 10a.m.,

it was bad he refused it and asked for another. The CN. steamer Kaifong loft Manils million hafes being produced, and the Govern be paid for this site, on which are located three In Shan, and Chan Chep Sum, alias Chau Chu, to $?. He tendered one Mexican dollar, but as and is dae here on Saturday evening. ment is nisking efforts with the growers and shops of three stories each. The rent of these trading vader the same of Him Yaen at 104, He was tendered two albers, both bad, and be this port on the 6th inst., and is expected hora shops will bring an income of some Ts. 600 Bonham Strand, Mr. J. Hastings, solicitor, accordingly, told the man to open his box and

The C.N. steamer Keiyang loft Hail for shippers to improve the quality.

rought out a mat bag containing 82 Mexican this port on the 5th inst., und is expected hereERMAN LESSONS given by a Gorman The sugar-crop was very large, but the per annum, and by reclaiming about 150 fost appeared and asked for an adjournment to allow show all his money. The accused did so, and the 9th inst. dollars, all of which were bad. On the instrnoon. the 9th inat.

For further particulars, apply by letter to-

LESSONS, reduction in the market price has handicapped (which I have obtained permission to do) the debtors to appear.

The Chief Justice mid that on 22nd tons of the captain of the Haloong the charges

Care of Daily Press Office. producera and subjected them to the danger we not only have sufficient space for our factory,

[146 Hongkong, 6th January, 1904. of beary losses. The same may be said of the bat will have doubled the value of our property. Desember the day for public examination aboys stated were laid. The defendant Raid

The CP.R. steamer Empress of Japan arrived et Vancouver on the 6th inst., at 3 am. tobacco-crop, and the action of Japan, Chiba, We have also obtained pormits to construct was fixed for 7th January, and the 'doktorske ind been to Swator to collect & bill, and was to his thinking, when these charges were riade

RESIDENCE with a Private Family The Shire Line steamer Denbighshire lett A GENTLEMAN can have BOARD) and and Jave in increasing the import duties bas necessary wharf along the front of our land, should have attended. It was contempt of returning with the cusb, which was not bad

was called who examined all the dollars, and Shanghai yesterday morning, and in duo here on in Kowloon Good Locality. further bampered the industries. Unless which is a most important feature, and will be Cours, and be would order warrants to be issued against him. On behalf of the defence a shroff

Apply to-

·BOX 620, Congress gives aid by reducing the tariff to an immediate source of revenue. On this Can- for their nṛræst.

Mr. F. X. d'Almada e Castro, solicitor, who then stated that though several of them were the 10th inst., pan,

cracked they were all good money, and each The N.Y.K. scaper Kamakura, Mara (Euro-

Care of Daly Press Office. twenty-five per cont, of the Dingley tariff, the ton property, a part of the purchase money was

pean Line) left Singapore for this port on the

Hongkong, 1st January, 1904. farmers of the islands will be threatened with paid at the time of the transaction, and the "ppeared on behalf of the petitioning creditors, as he would not refuse in the ordinary course very heavy losses, and in many cases with absoluto balance is in hand, and will be paid over as said that he had noobjections to an adjournment. of his business. His Worship examined a 7th inst., and is expected here on the 13th inst.

The C. & M. Bloemer Perta loft Manila on the

6th inst., p.m., and is expected here on the 9th inst., at daylight.

Lady.

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