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THE BLACK · RIBBON.

BY

L. T. MEADE. (Author of “A Woman in Grey," Kv.)

CHAPTER I.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22ND, 1904.

years he had had a warm spot in his heart for his bountiful consin, Helen Lumsdale. He con- sidered her the most queenly and gracious young woman he had ever met. When he had last: seon bor, she was just nineteen years of age, tall and straight as a dart, with a queenly head which she cried well on perfectly moulded shoulders; with a right laugh, which awake echoes of mirth in all those who heard it; with a smile so sweet that it was like sunshine itself, and clear eyes with a straight glance in them,

"I am satisfied with Dr, Brett's attonlance.'_ | said Helen then, "but I will not see Mr Ser-" joant, the great London doctor."

Bat is he coming? Is it arranged" said Lamsdale, looking with eagerness at his wife.

Halon's eyes were dangerously beautiful as she fixed them on Maurice Delafield's face.

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Captain von Buelow. Wuhu

Maurice Delafield had passed through all his that somehow had contrived to go down a deep Helen, and now Helen herself, without rhyme pose so white. And yet, Maurice, this right Andromedia, oruiser, 12,500 tuus, Capt. Nelson Furst Bismarck, (flagship), 11,00) tous, 36 gane,

medical oxaminations with much credit to him salt. Ho was now a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, besides being an M.B. of Cam bridge. Ho felt that he could look all the world in the face, and was as gay nutt bright, and all there a young fellow as could be seen in the length and browth of England. He was very well made and pleasant to look at. His smile www.congenial, his band cool and firm. It was

world.

tt is Henry. But this extraordinary child does not wish it. It is really most annoying and unaccountable. Dr. Brett said all along that u He was keenly second opinion was necessary, anxious to get Mr. Serjouut, whe is, as you know, one of our most risent surgeons, to see

way in Delafield's sensitive, warm young heart.

or reason, reftises to see him.” H was not exactly in love with Helon, but if The rhyme is in my heart, and the reason

head." answered Holon lightly. ever he thought of a possible future wife shed louked up as she spoke with a wun smaile, bore a distinct recorllanies in fure and maner to his favourito consin.

There was something inexpressibly sad and even homiysterious about her. Her father and mother toplonked down upon her, puzzled, annoyed, and

non-comprehending.

Now Helon was changed, was very i; had gone to Russia in rude health, and had turned home a wreck. What did it all mean P

I won't see him," she repeated. “I want I shall be well again you. father, to help me. before long, and I won't see Mr. Serjeant,'

Bat have you no reason for this-extraordin ary caprice, Helen?" Only that I won't.

I will take the respon-ibility," he said eagerly, "And I don't want you to test mo any further. I will go with you even through the dark. There, give me your hand again.

“He held out his band and she laid hers with- in it.

"What a difference there is in our two hands," she said with a slight smile. "Yours so big and muscular, mine so small, and I sup hand has a task before it which ah, Maurice, dear, I want rest, just rest before I got out on. that which has been given me to de. There is a battle, and a sharp ono before me, but if I 'eau count on you to help me through thick and

I

en conquer.” thin believe

You cua conut on me." "Well," she said lightly, and withdrawing her hand as she spoke, the first thing you have got to do in the cause of your lego lady is to deliver her from Dr. Serjeaint, for I won't see him, Maurice. You understand."

**

"You shan't him, Helen, and—I munder-

A's Delafield spoke, he stood up. Mr. Loms dule was seen approaching them.

"I will go and meet b

hit I will arraugo it, said. He crossed the layen.

A dogeart awaited the young on at Husle. suid of he that he would make an admirable

more, aral they wers soon tooling at a repil rate surgeon by-und-bye, and it was also remarked alour the country roads, and in a very few that the Professors of his Hospital, the far-minutes found themselves at The Pines..... fated Bartholomew, said significantly that It was a glorions evaning towards the end of

You have heard what a stami," Delafield would he heard of yet in the medical Jaly, and sultry as lus day had been in town.

woman's won't is, haven't you., Dakly ?** a fresh delicions air was blowing here. Dela-

I have. Weil, this is very odd." Be that as it may, his numerous examina-field's keen eye took in the scene at a glance':

"We shall not decide just now." said Mrs. Lions were things of the past. The dissecting the beutifully kept gariles, the smooth rolling

"If we send a line just before bodi room with all its dreary and terrible work need lawns, the trees andor whose shade were hung Lumstalo. no longer gross his time. The examination

You You ought to send at once, mother. all should know him no mors, at least for the hammocks of different shapes and sizes, the gay time to Dr. Brett, he will arrange the matter. voice of a girl as she laughed and chatted with other girls, the unmistakable click of the cro-really ought." said Helen," for of course a

Mis. Lansdale glanned at her husband. graceful manipulation of a nuis lat, revealing plenty of time to arrange his plaas." the perfect form of a young Amazon who turned out presently to be his cousin Aune, and in the After a moment they left Helen and walked disinn lying auder the shade of a tree a white across the town. sobor girlish figure with a dark head of richly clustering hair, and a pale pare looking face.

present.

May I haven word with you, sir." he asked. Certainly. Maurice my boy. Twenty, Ofty,

before we begin."

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Satow, en route Singapore Fame, torpedo-bost destroyer, 360 tons, 6 guus,

5.700 h.p.. Lieut.-Coindr. C. Asser, Hong-| kang

Fearless, gunboat, 483 tous, 12 guns, Comdr.

Vaughan Lowes, Shanghai Glory battleship, 12,950 tons, 16 guns, 13,500

h.p. Captain A. W. Carter, Hongkong.

the tire stop in that direction was to visit his guet balls on the croquet lawn to his loft, a great man like Mr. Savjoant must be allowed a hundred words if you like, Have a cigar Mandy, torpedo-boat destroyer, 260 was, 6 guus,

He meant to take three months' holiday, and young ceasins and favourite relations, the Lansdales of the Fince, a charming country seat in the twighbourhood of Haslemere.

Maurice wired to Rupert Lansdale, his adest cousin, a way of three or four and twenty, with the result that they both travelled down to the Pines, on a certain warm Saturday evening, in- tending to make a week of it at least before London say them agai

This is jolly," said Delafield. "I nover felt in better form in my life. It is such a do- lightful sensation to foel that it is done."

Oh, you can never feel that remarked Emusdulo significantly There's always un- other examination of sorts looming ahend, right m. I expect, until you reach your grase. What is expected of you at the other side of the gulf must be left to conjecture.”

*How givơng you are, Raport,responded

Maurice. How are matters going with you, old chap 1 hear that you are already spoken

Delafield suddenly felt his heart in his mouth. Amo and Marjory made a rushi at him. His host was seen at a little distance nlvancing to most him. Mrs. Laurstale rose from the seat where she had been basily embroidering new centre piece for the dinner table, Deletelde uttered à barried grosting to one and all, and the next minate found himself bending over bis cousin Holon,

Why, Nell," he said; "what is the antier?" His eyes spoke their consternation, and Helon. looking fall up into them, suddenly discoverel that her own were brimfal of toers,

"I am so very glad to see you again," she said.

He droppeil on a low chair by her side, and a of as the prop of your ancient house in the merrried conversation began during which cantile world."

Helen all too evidently avoided the subjet of her own health,

Rupert coloured slightly.

he fact is," he said, after a pause, "I am

in love. Maurice. I want you to see my girl

and to know what you think of her."

How long can you stay with us. Maurice?" was her final question.

She uttered the words eagerly. Her big dark

Maurice started forward and wrung Lanoyes fixel themselves with an expression partly tale's hand with mach heartiness.

I couldn't hear better news," he said. Tell as all about her."

of anxiety, partly of desire on his face.

What does this mean?" said the wife. look- ing with anxiety into Luusdale's face.

Only the cuprice of a girl whose nerves are ont of order." was the reply.

-Thon you insist on her sosing Serjeant "

Of course. Fanny. Is it likely that I should allow my child to linger on afflicted with satch terrible disease as paralysis without getting the best possible advice ? ̈*

Sho will object; she will make a scene; It will injure her she will make a fuss. terribly."

Nevertheless I shall fusist on my own way, Helen will submit when she finds she has to face the inevitable. All women do."

The husband and wife entered the house. Supper was announced, and Maurice Delafield wailed u Helen. She had more than usanmed As soon as he her former interest in his eyes could get a chance he left the supper table and souled himself by her side.

Fill your pipe. Mauries, and sit just love facing n Oh it is good to have you back again."

Bul to me. Helen," he replied. bending towards her and speaking with great earnest. I don't quite know," he answered. I expectness, "ean I help you in any way? I want to. I can reruain here for a week or two, as long as beyond words. Why do you object to seeing one you want me, Cousin Nell. You know," he of the best surgeons in London? Surely this is added ferrently. "that I ans always at your not wise, not like you, dear? You were always

Hapert, nothing loth, broke into the eas tomary story. He had, of coarso, found the reve deis amongst women, tuy name was Kittyservice-always." Pembridus. Her father and sis ers and she lived in a large modern house about a mile away from the Pines. They had come there a year age. Rupert and Kitty had met. They had found that each possessed an attraction for the other, and now Rupert was about to put his happiness to the test.

hat is what makes me so beastly nervous," he said in conclusion. "I shall probably go and see her to-aight. I bare not the least idea whether she will take me. As likely as not she will seoff-ut the nation.

Then she moot possibly be the girl you have been toying to describe to me." was Maa.

rice's auswer".

She's the best girl in the world," said Ru- pert smiling. "You will agree with me when you see her. I suppose my man would be per- vour who bad to get through this sort of thing But I am due at Mount Edge this evening, and won't leave before I know my fate."

She held out her hand and said solemnly: "Take my hand, and say these words ruin. Ho coloured. but immediately grasped the slim young hand between both his own.

I will say them a thousand times if you like," remarked, “for I mean them. You know, Nell, you must know--"

Hash," she interiuptel. as Mrs. Lamsdale was seen advancing towards them..

Helen called out to her mother. "It is good to have Maurice back again, isn'tit; it seems just like old times

"Indeed it does my darling. said the another. "But aren't you tired, Nell Wouldn't you like to have your couch taken back into the house?"

What I

"Indeed to." was the answer. really want is to have supper out here under the tees, Let Maurice bring it to me. And, Maurice, when you have finished your own como and have a smoke close to my side."

"I will, he replied. And do let me go uni tell the servants. It is perfectly lovely, not only to visit ab The Tines, but to fool so

I wish you luck, cld man," said Delafield Now tell me about the others. How is Helen?"

When Dolafield mentioned elen's name Ku-absolutely at home, pert's face again scaine clouded.

You know all about Eer, don't you?" he said 'signitantly.

Can't say that I do. Haven't seen her for two years. I thought her the most lovely crou- ture on earth then. Why, Rupert, what is it Your face is práve.”

It is only that Helen is home again, and by no means herself. In fact she is extremely sadly. and we are all anxious alt her."

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"He is a right good fellow," said Mrs. Lums- dale, as the young man walked quickly across the grass. It has done you good thready to see hin, Helen."

It has, mother. I have always been very fond of Maurice."

Mrs. Lumsdale now seated herself in the chair which Maurice had occupied.

Dr Brett has just been to so u. Helen. He has arranged that Mr. Serjeant, the great sur

Helen in bad health cried Maurice.geon, is to come down to-morrow, and give you What do you mean ?”

"It is all since she went to Russia.".

But did she go to Russia! I know nothing about it."

Well, you see, okl fellow, you never wrote, and in consequence our mutual relations becane a little thin, to say the least of it. But to make a lour story short. Helen was invited to go as English governess and companion to a young Russian heiress at the beginning of the winter. She was to bare a big salary, not less than three hundred year, and everything found, and the atmost attention. She was all age to go. As for being afraid of Nihilists or anything silly of that sort, sho simply laughed the idea to scoin. She was to go to the house of a very great man, certain Professor Kristofski, and was to in struct his only daughter, Mademoiselle Olga, in English and its various branches. I never know yone in higher spirits thar onr Helen when she went away

She remained in St. Peterslarg for about seven months, and camo hack unexpectedly, looking ghastly white and fearfully nervous. She would tell us nothing about her adventures, and seemed to dislike to allude to the subject. W were shocked at her appeurazes, and other began blaming the Kriefofskis for having sent Jack her darling such a wrecks. But Helen very nearly few at the old mater, and said that she would not hear a single word against them. that the professor was quite the dorost and most leurned old man she had ever met, and that Olga was too charming for words."

a thorough examination. Do you mind, Burling Aren't

at you glad? Anything to make you well. again."

"But I can't see him, mother." "Holon, what do you mean "

"I can't it is impossible. He must not come. Mother, durling, can't you let me get well gradually. Believe me, there is no danger. This is a case of pure narvUN,

If I am to have

a miserable ni. ht dreading the arrival of this great surgeon, I shall be very bail by the mora- ing. Oh, moti er, do be guided by me. Do write to Dr. Brett, and say that he must countermund Mr. Serjeant's attendures.“

**

"But your father and I both wish it. Hulen. Helen remained silent for a minute. Her face, which was always destitute of colour, was now painfully white, but her lips had a curiously resolved expression about them. She folded her alonder hunds together, and then said:

Mother, you don't want me to pašu you ? "Of course not, dearest. What do you mean?"

remärkible for common sense: exercise it now won't you? Even if Serjeant's visit should be disagreeable to you, it will be quickly over, and his opinion will be worth any small inconveni- euch you may enffer."

But suppose his opinion is adverse." said Helen colouring, and then turning pale.

Why should it be? You know I am a bit of a doctor myself. I mean I am qualified, and I have seen many cases of paralysis affec ing old and young, But I never say anyone look exactly like you, Nell, while suffering from the complaint You look still so keen, so vigorous, although you are pale. Why what is the matter? What have I said?"

Nothing, she answered. “Oh, nothing" She took up her handkerchief, and passed it over her fun. To his astonishment. Maurier Delafield observed that large drops of dow, us though caused by great mental perturbation, stood out on her forehead He took up a news-

You are much worse than I thought." paper that lay near, and began to fan her. said anxiously.

Maurice paused to light his digar. As he took. the first paif, and the two men found themselves walking down a shady alloy, he said suddenly:

You know that I am a doctor, full blown "Of course I do, and I congratulate you. You have done syl-lilly fellowship and all:"

"Yes, fellowship and ull."

And what do you mean to do in the imme diate future. Maurice? I know, of course, that you are not rich. my bay. It will be necessary for you to work hard for your living.

So much the botter." said Maurice, And I menu to work hard." he continued, for I bare nn object in life, but there is no special harry. I shall not buy a practice or anything of that sort. I should like a big specialist în London to take me up, and give me a post in His house, whether he paid me or not. But there is really no hurry I want to talk to you now about 1eton."

Helen said Mr. Lansdale ongerly Yes, you have been talking to her. I am glad sho is inclined to be friends with you. Have you heard of that preposterous idea of hers to refuse to see Serjeant

Well, sir. I don't consider it proposferous.” "Delafield, what do you mean 2*

I don't think she needs advice just now. Hors is a case for soothing and healing, not irritating."

"Bless my soul! What does the boy mean " "What I say, sir. I have been talking to her. and I find that her aversion to seeing a specialist is very deap rooted,T-should advise you, Coasin Henry, to yield to it, Believe me, you will do Helon harm if yen force her just now."

"How mysterious you are," said the owner of The Pines, frowning as he spoke, Helen has been getting round you.”,

"I cannot deny." answered the young man, colouring as he spoke, that she has brought I find it enviae. her influencu to bear on me. ing. I strongly advise you to allow her to follow her own way for at least a fortnight."

Woll, woll," said Lurasitale. I should not listen to anyone else, but I have a great opinion of you. I must mount my cob and go across to see Britt, who will be considerably an noyed. You think we must postpone the con sultation for a fortnight."

I should certainly."

Well perhaps it is best. She will have ex- citement enough without that."

What do you meau ?”

That damned professor can't help call. being him so--Kristofski is coming to 66 ber--- the man in whose house she was staying in Patershorg. I hate him. But Helen will be You see what a Intensely excited about it.

No, I am not. I am not really. I agree with you, but I don't want the others to know. I won't see this doctor, and you must help mewreck she has returned. Well, he comes to- morrow. She got to know these people through It is, I am certain, a caso of nerves. Yes of

the Peabridges and the Professor will be norres, and I won't see him. And, Maurics. you must help me."

Kitty has just come staying at their house. across with ber sisters, and has brought the I am more sorry than I can say."

(To be continued)

"I will do what I can," he answered slowly. "I am, I confess it, astonished at your atti. tudo

Then be astonished. Maurice. What is the good of an old friend if he cannot sometimes help one he has known since she was a child through a ght place?"

Oh, is it that "he answored with enger neks. Then indeed I will do my utanext Yes, Helen, you may rely on me, and please remember, just now, that I also am a doctor. Imagine that I have come to sue you profes sionally. Tell me your symptoms."

I have no symptoms. I simply desire to lie hens and rest. I rejoice in the comforts that surround me. I ent with appetite. I sleep like a top. Why should anyone be unousy about

me.

Uneus, my dear girl! Why should anyour be uneasy who sees you in the prime of your beautiful youth-you who ought to be all life and activity, and yet you cannot put your feet to the ground-you cannot walk a step. Heleri, wint has come to yon? There must be a reason. for all this."

There is," she answered in a very low tone. He bent towards her.

"Maurice" she said slowly, I speak to you in confidence. I have seun that which would make-but no. I will not tell you. What I have

I must speak. I have never wilfully dis-seen I shall never divulge. Only. Maurice, obeyed you."

Indeed, indeed not. You have been the sweetest darling."

I can't see this doctor. I am of age. I ain virtually my own mistress, with my own pri- rate means, left to me by dear old Aunty Anne. I will go away-yes; somehow, in some fashion to-morrow, if you insist on Mr. Serjeant visit ing ms. If he comes to the house before I leave I will refuse to see him. He cannot force kim- inter-self into my presence, the liberty of the British

subject forbids."

you.

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Mr. Lamsdala was as fine looking an elderly gentlomat as could be found anywhere. He was in ericketing flannels now and looked his best in this mest becoming costurin. He strode across the garden at his wife's call, and casue and stood looking down at Helen

having ben away for six months in a hand differing in all rospects from ours, I bave compe back not only never to be the old Helos again. but with in inexplicable and passionate desire to return to Russia,"

But, Halen, Russia made you ill. Peters burg sent you back a wreck, and yet you want to return,

I do, for my heart is there.” "Holon!"

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from sight of all man be us. Then he know haring arrived, Conaiguses of Cargo are hereby He becamo dondly informed that their Gods are being landed calm. Oh, yes," he had been fond of bis consin

at their risk, into the Godowns of

the Belen in the past. But at that supreme no. mont he knew that he loved her ith the first, best, and dearest love of his nature. spoke of her heart being in Russia his eyes were opened.

Then what are you anxious about? rupted Delafield.

Listen, and I will tell you, old man. This Helen, your conduct amazes me. I had not state of things went on for about a fortnight, the slightest idea that you felt so strongly about and then all of a sudden one day Helen, aged it. But hore is your father, he will talk to what he happened. twenty-one. in the prime of her youth and beauty, become paralysed. She was unable to walk. The doctor was sent for, and he said she andoubtedly had had a slight stroke. Sho is better now, and is lying on her sofa, but shy never attempts to put her feet to the ground. Of course. Marjory and Anne, the two young

It needed but a glance to observe what a very unes. are devoted to her, and so is the mater and the dear old governor, and so, by no means strong likeness existed betwork father and least, is your hurable servant. But wo can't daughter. The same pure pale oliva coma: make out what can have caused it. Dr. Brett plexion, the same lustrous eyes, the some colour says that she has certainly been subjected to some in the hair, which in the man's head was.rapidly severe shock, but of what nature is more than changing to iron grey here was also the we can possibly surmise. But you will see her prend unmistakeable obstinacy in lips and chin. for yourself. I am hopiny," continued Hupert. the colour rising up again to his face, that if Jean hit it off with Kitty it may rouse Helen a little for she is devoted to me, and would do anything on earth to pronieto my happiness. Altogether the thing is strange, but you will Hell me what you think whion you have seen her

During the remainder of the journey Delafield

Tell your father at once what you really sat back comfortably against the cushions of the first-class smoking compartment in which they wish, Helen-the strange resolve you have come were travelling. lost in conjecture: For many to," said her mother-

"Well, Noll," said her father, "and how åre you this evening, my pet ?"

"Quite comfortable, father. I have neither ache nor pain, and am lying bore rejoicing in the attendance of my subjects. I feel some- thing like a queen on the throne, everyone bows down to me. Even darling mother, and you, my dear father, must do the same

When she

Are you ougaged to one of those foreign counts?" was his uext questions.

He said the words with intense solemnity. Her answer relieved him.

"Certainly not. I "I engaged!" she cried, shall never marry, dear old Maurice, but I just want a friend, 4 min friend would be best. Will you be my friend, Maurice? Will you help

"I will. It is good of you to ask me, "You won't like what you have got to do" "Laking has nothing to do with it." "I shall have to ask you to help me with your oyes shut. Will you stand that

"I will stand anythiar for you-but~!” "There must be lo "buts in our friendship. Maurice. I want to test youfore I offer you the post of my confidential frond, my real, my true friend.

Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, whence delivery may be obtained.

This Vessel brings Cargo

From Levont ex 8.8. Urano, truushipped at

Port Said.

From Venice ox 8.5, Venus, transhipped at

Trieste.

From Trieste ex as. Imperator, transhipped

at Bombay.

Optional Cargo will be discharged bere uolens

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods notice to the contrary.be giren immediately. have left the Godowns, and all Claims amat be sent in to the ice of the undersigned before NOON, on the 25th October, or they will not be recognised.

by

No Fire Laurance has been effected, and any Goods remaining in the Godowns after the 25th October, will be subject to rent.

Bill of Lading will be countersigned

SANDER, WIELER & CO.,

Agents. Hongkong, 18th October, 1904.

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Decioés, gunboat, 65 tons, 10 guns. 1,000 .p.,

facut-omdr. L'Eost, Hunkow

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14,000 h.p., Captain Prowe, Shanghai Geier, nruiser, 1775 tons, to gous, 2930 h.p.

Comdr, von Studnitz, Shanghai Hausa, cruiser, 6230 tons, 34 guns, 10,000 hp.,

Captain Weber, Hongkong Hertha, cruiser, 6500 tous, 37 guns, 10, 00 h.p.,

Capt. Baron Schimmelmans, Tsingtan Iltis, gun out, 1000 tons, 10 guvs, 1300 h.p..

Comdr. Baron von M. Hallessor, 、 anton Jaguar, gaubert, 800 tous, 10 gnus, 1300 h.p.,

Commander Wilbrand!, Nankisng Luchs, gunboat, 850 tons, 10 guns, "1344 h.p.,

Commander Krooncka, Hankow Mowe, guoboat, 100 tons, 8 guns, 875 b.p..

Commander von Grambkow, Muvila Susadler, craiser, 1640 tons, 15 guns, 4800 h.p.,

Commander Persius Taugtau Thetis, cruiser, 2660 tons, 24 guns, 8000 h.p..

Captain Voit, Shanghai Tiger. gunboat, 900 tons, 10 guas, 1300 h.p.,

Commander Deimling, Amoy

Titania, cruiser. Captain chauke, Hongkong. Telugtau, gombosf, 170 tour, & genus, 1890 h.p..

Commander Gieblør, Canton Vorwarts, gunboat, toms, 3 gnus, 500 lap..

Lieut. Scharf, Shanghai..

ITALIAN.

POLTUQEESE.

E.bn, cruiser. 2800 foss, 10 guns, 7471 h.p..

Captain Borea Rirci, Haiphong Marco Polo, cruiser, 366 tous, gaas, h.p...

Captain Presbitero, Shanghai. Puglia, crniser. 2466 tons, 20 xuns, 7000 k.p..

Captain Pesortto, Chomulpo,

Adamastor, oruiser, 1960 tons, 14 guns, 4000

hp.. Captain d'Autus Ribeiro, Hankow Din, gunboat, 720 tons, 6 guns, 700 hp, Capt.

Crítinby. Maeno Vaseo de Gema: cruiser, 3020. fons, 20 gune, 6000 h.p.. Capt. Manuel Vasco de Carvalho, Shanglini

RUSSIAN,

Amour, craisor, 2600 toos, 5 gms, 4700 b.p..

Commander Gramstehiokoff, Port Arthur Askold, cruiser, 6000 tons, 27 gans, 24,000 h.p..

Captain Reitzenschtein, Shanghai vostook

Bayan, cruiser 7800 tons, 10 gnus, 10,500 h.p..

Captain, Port Arthar Bogatyr, cruiser, 040 tons, 12 guns, 19,500 h.p.

Captain

Boyaría, craiser, 3200 tons, 19 gens, 18,000 h.p..-

Commander Saratchoff, Port Arthur Diaus, ernis-r, 6733 tons, 6 guns, 8000 h.p.,

Captaio ---- Saigon

Djigi, gunboat. 1458 tons, 3 gaus. 1700 h.p..

Captain Nastrowsky, Port Artbar__... Gaidamak, gunboat, 500 tons, 9 gaus, 3500 L.p.,

Commander Trief, Port Arthur Gromiastoby, gunboat, 1490 tons, 6 gons, 2000

h.p, Commander Zagarausky, ---- Gromoboi, cruiser, 12,364 tona. 44 guüs, 14.509

hp, Captain Jessen, Vladivos.ock Guilisk, gunboat, 1009 tous, 6 gaus, 1000 h.p..

Commander Shaquaff,

Mundjour, gauboat, 1224 tona, 7 guns, 1400 h.p..

Commander Crows, Shangbai Oivajoy, gunboat, 1490 tous. 6 guns, 2000 h.p.,

Commander Vasilia, Portthur Pallads, cruiser, 6630 tons, 34 guns, 11,610 k.p.,

Captain Kossowitch, Port Arthur Parasviet, battleship, 12.67 | tors, 60 guns, 14,500

bp., Captain Karol, Port Arthur Foked, battleship, 12674 tous, 60 pans, 14,506

hp. Cap ain Zatzureiong, Port Arthur Poltara, battleship, 10,960 tons, 50 - tus, 19,600

b.p., Captain Osuroff, Port Arthur Rasboinik, cruiser, (training ship, 1331 tons, 10 guns, 1788 b.p, Commander Livon, Port

Arthur

Retvizan, battleship, 12,902 tonis, 62 guas, 16,000

h.p.. Captain

Rossin, protect d ceniser, 12,200 tena, 68 gans,

17,00 .p., Captain Sepelrensipoff, Vladi Sevastopol, battleship. 10,969 tens, 5 guns,

19,60 hp., Czytajn Sereia-noikoff, Port

Arthur

Siwoutch, gunboa', 950 tons, 2 guns, 1125 b.p. Lieu. Comdr. Ivanoff, Port Arthur.. Tsesurevitch, battleship. 13,119 to: a, 68 guns, 16.300 h.. Capt. N. Dabitch, Port Arthur Zabiyaku, cruiser, 12 tous, 15 gun-, 1194 h.p.,

Commander Abramoff, Port Arthur

UNITED STATES..

Albany, craiser, 376 tons, 2 guns, 7500 hp.. Annapolis, gaat, 10 tons, 12 guns, 1927

Captain Dyer, Carite

p. Captain Rohrer, Shangasi Bainbridge, tbd., 42) Loos, 7 guns, 8001) b.p.,

Lieut. G. Williams, Hongkong Barry, tbd., toos, 7 gans, 810 h.p..

Lieut, Irwin, Ho gkong

Callan, ganbout. 203 tons, 10 gnus, 600 h.p.,

Liout. Dismaker. Hongkong.

Lieut. E. P. Jessop, Hongkong Changday, t. b..d., 420 tons, 7 guns, 8000 h.p.. Cincinnati,ruiser, 213 tons, 19 gnus, 7500

hp., Captain G, D. Harbor, Dale, tbd. 42) tons, 7gnus, 8600 6.p., Lieut. Decantur, t.b.d., 20 tons, 7 guns, 8000 b.p..

Garness, Hongkong

Lient. A. W. Kanx. Hongkong

Elcano, gunboat, 56 tons, 10-guns, 6000 hp.,

Lient-Comdr. J. Hood, Shanghai Helena, gnuboat, 1993 tons, Spuns, 1988 b.p,

Commander P. E. Sanyer, Canton Monadnock, moniter. 3990 toas, & gans, 3000

1.p.. Captain Mahan, Shanghai Monterey, mouitor, 4084 tons, 4 guns, 5244 h.p,

Commander J. B. Miile, Cavity New Orleane, cruiser, 3437 tons, 20 guns, 7500

h.p., Commander, Shangoai Oregon, cruiser, 10,256 tons, 45 guns, 11.11

b.p. Captain Burwell. Shanghai Parayanga, guulost, 201 tons, 3 gaus, 250 h.p..

Ensign J. E. Burs, Cavite Fronde, destroyer, 350 tons, 7 guns: 303 h.p. Paragua, guabort, 201 tous, 3 guns, 250 hp.,

Estco, ganbust, ---tous, guns,

Lieut. Mern, Haiphong

Lieut. Jeheune, Hongkong

Captain Bennett, Cavite"

Garydon, craiser, 9376 05, 36 guns, 20,200 Rainoow, eraisar, 4030 tons, 14 guns,

a.p., Captain Goudot, Saigon Henri Riviere, gunboat, tons,

--Fans,-d

b.p.. Lient. Blaise, Haiphong Jacquin, gunboat, Lieut. Coroner, Haiphong favesine, destroyer, 307 tous, 7 guus, 30 h.p..

Livu-Comdr, Beaussaut, Hongkong

guns, Kersaint, gaubeat, 1250 tons, 8

Lomdr. Io Golleur, Shanghai Montealni, cruiser (Vice Admiral's flagship), 9700 tone, 12 guns, 19,600 h.p., Capt. Cros, Hongkong

2200 b.p..

Monsquet, destroyer, Lieut. Prat, Hongkong Oley, ga buat, toss, guns, -L.p., Lieut.

Audemard, Yangtse

cat, orniser, 4015 tons, 27 guns, 8500 h.p.,

Corodr. Chevalier, Haiphong Poibe, ganboat, Lient. Lavissiere, Tongku Pistolet, destroyer, Lisut, de Reinac-Werth,

Hongkong

Redoutable, cruiser, 9437 tons, 8 gans, 6071 h.p., Commodore C. P. M. Poidloue, Saigon Styx, cruiser. 1706 tons, 10 guns, 1700 b.p.,

Comdr. T. do. Halincourt, Saigon

Sally, cruiser 10,014 tons, 38 gutes, 20,000 h.p.,

Captain Guiberteau, Hollow

Sarprise, gunboat, 60 tons, 2 guns, 900 b.p..

Lient. Roque, Hankow:

Captain J. B. Collins, Manila Raleigh, cruiser. 3213 tons, 18 grue, 7500 h,p...

Commander Marshall, Chemaipo San Francisco, cruiser, 4099 tous, 27 guns, 9013

b.p., Captain Very Manila Vicksburg, cruiser, 10:0 tons, 13 guns, 1118

b.p. Commander Marshalt. Shanghai Villalobos, ganiat, 317 tous, 3 guus, 500 h.p,

Lout. H. A. Wiley, Yangt Wilmington, guaboat, 1397 tous, 8 guns, 1834 h.p., Commander A. W. Dodd. Blonila Wisconsin, Rags ip, 12,000 tore, 50 guns, 12,609

h.p., Captain Claver, Shanghai

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FOR

1904

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