JAPANESE SAILORS FETED. Another indication of the good fooling exist- ing between Britain and Japan was the ro- ception accorded a zumber of Japanoas sailors by their confrères of the British Navy in 8t. Andrew's Hall, City Hall, on Saturday night. same as on the The decorations were the previous evening, the only alteration, being in the placards, a number of which bore Japanese characters, while of. those printed in English, the one facing the staircase contained the worda Banzai Nippon.' and two at the bead of the dining room bore the names of Tage and
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THE NAVAL GYMKHANA.
The Polo Ground at Causeway Bay wore a
picturesque appearance on Saturday, when a gymkhana was given by the offiours of the Navy and Army in honour of the visit of the French and Japanese deets. The pavilion, which was reserved for Admiral Shimamura, Admiral Richarde and their suites, was ablazo with dogs. There was a large attendance on the ground, the French and Japaneto officers boing well repressouted and participating in the events. Namorous tables, at which the ladies could partake of tes and light represhments, dotted the lawn, while thore wore booths at which the The Japanese, ou arrival at the hall, were gentlemon could get something stronger. H. E. welcomed with that warmth of feeling which it the Governor arrived on the ground after customary for Jack Turto extend to his friends the second race, and II. E. Major General and the hosts left nothing undone that could Villiers Hatton was also prosunt. A special have been done to enhance the pleasure of their tram, prettily draped with flags, which guests. As before, a British sailor was seated included the Union Jack, the ing of
the Tricolor, had between two Japanese, and attonded to their the Rising Sun and wants. Captan Muller, R.M.L.L, presided over
been engaged to convey the visitors to the the gathering, and had seated with him at the Polo Ground, but owing to some misualerstand - table at the head of the hall a Japanese licatening, it was not made use of. Many of the
Shimamura.
ant and Naval Instructor Tack.
oficers walked to the field of sport, while others travelled in the ordinary trama.
After dinner the health of the King was drun the Japanese, assisted by the British
The first item on the programme was the Off sailors, singing the first verse of the National Saddling race. In this the competitors started Anthem, which was followed by a salvo of in the saddle with the saddle property girthed chcering. Then the toast of the Emperor of with two single girths, and had to ride past the Japon was honoured, the Japanese National post with saddlo in hand and girths attached. Anthem was sung, and the cheering burst Two ridors lost their mount; one pany with the forth afresh. When it subsided the visitors saddle dangling beneath it took fright, and sang in cherns one of their stirring war songe, charging in amongst the spectators, caused A scag which probably many a sailor of Japan considerable consternation. The race was won Silence by Mr. Henniker Heaton, Mr. Cruickshank was singing when he fell in battle,
Instructor Tuck being second. The blindfold driving race being restored, Naval addressed the guests of the evening (in Japanese caused no oud of fun. The conditions were that as followsIt is with great pleasure that. I the lady should drive her partner, who was ries to welcome the flest of the Japanese, our blindfolded. He was required to pick up (one brave allies. I spent only one year in Japan at a time) five potatoes and take each in and so am very unskilful, but you will please excuse any shortcoming. We, the British Navy, admire and respect yod. The way in which you-all of you-obeyed the Emperor's message in one morn tie that has wou our reverence, and to welcome you the first arrivals
separately and plans it in a box by the starting line. A number of the Japanese and French visitors were competitors. There was much groping for the ibside of the tub and feeling for lost potatoes, while ona ranner got
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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MARCH 20тH, 1906.
THE CHINA BORNEO CO., LTD.
LOCAL SPORT.
CRICKET
The third ordinary yearly mosting of this China Borneo Company, Limited, was held at
1.1.C.C. V. LEAGUE TEAM. the office of the Company, Mossra. Gibb, Livingston and Co., st moon on Saturday/
This match was played on the ground of the Mr. A. G. Wood presided, other shareholders.K.C.C. on Saturday, and ended in a win for present being-Sir Paul Chater and Mr. E the League foam by 32 runs. Seores aro
(consulting committee), Mr. J. Osborne
le Wheeling (general manager and Messrs. J. W. C. Bonnar, T. Arnold, G. Murray Bain W. Farlaus, W. H. Wickham, O. Baptista, L. A. Ozorio and Leung Shin-ion.
The notice convening the posting having boon read,
The CHAIRMAN, said Gentlemen,- Thự report and accounts having besa in your hands for some time with your permission wo will tako them an read. I am sorry that the result of the company's oporations during the past year have been so unsatisfactory that we are compelled to pass the payment of a dividend. The falling off is entirely in sympathy with the depressiou which has been felt here and is accounted for not only by the decreased demand for our production but also by the decline in values as compared with previous yeam, Our output of timber was about the same as for 1991, but our sales were much smaller, while our stocks have increased in valuv, as you will no doubt have noticed, by about $60,000. Every economy has boen exercised in the working of the business and I think
there is perhaps caure for thankfulness that a worse result is not shown. Prospects for the present year are not very sacouraging, but we hope for some fresh basiness and we trust that some such may come in order that we may present more prosperona accounts- to you next year. Before moving the adoption of the report and accounts I shall be glad to answer any questions.
Mr. ARNOLD-Bofore seconding the motion adopting the report and accounts, there is one question I should like to ask. I see there is au overdraft at the book of over 255,000. That would seem to indicate a lack of sufficient About a year ago these working capital.
of your great wary, is a great pleasure, up such a pace that be wont had first into his shares were at a premium of from 25 to 30 pez) tab. The race was won by Lieutons at Wilkin- rtise my baud to drink to your healths, nadan, who was driven by Mr. Chichester. Mr- I call upon our British sailors to drink with me
with all their hearts.
The toúst, was duly bonoured, the binejackets singing lustily "They are jolly good fellows."
The Japanese lieutenant in returning thanks sait bis countrymen would never forget the eordial reception accorded them at Hougkong, a reception which would strongthen the friend. ship existing between the two nations (great
applause).
Owing to the Japanese having ordore to be aboard sarly, the smoking concert which was to follow had to be put off. After a few choruses they lined up before the ill, and beaded by the band of the 129th Baluchis, which provided the music during the evening, and accompanied by the "beys in blus," they marched to Blake Fier, wbero a last farewell was taken.
JAPANESE OFFICERS
ENTERTAINED.
Jig
Leaguo 15.-Ist Innings. A. O. Brawo, b Mackayegi
E. C. Witchell, a Capt. Kriokerbeck, b
Mackay.. Lt. Gibson, Butcher, b Mackay.
1. Basa, b Mackayn
A. R. Lowo, b Mackay
Br. Oliver, Mackay, b
Lt. Frost, b Smith.
Cr. O'Neil, b Dixon
Dixon
J. D. Kinnaird, e Batcher, & Dixen
Br. Korrick, b Mackay
R. Pestonji, Mackuý.........
Sgt. Stoelu, e Fawlor, Mackay
L. 1. Innumeri, not out when Pto, Caldorbank. b.w., Manlay Row, Wels, & Mackay
Extres
***
Total..........
Hengkeng Cricket Club First Inning Capt. Krickenbeck, e Brawn, b fibros... T. Sarcombo Smitli, e ione, b Gibson W. C. D. Turner, & Kerrick...
T. B. Pearce, e Stocke, b Witehall Wm. Dizon, e Kinaird, b Kerrick. W. H. Powell, b Kerrick
C. H. Mackay, b Witchell
E. A. Fowler, c Lowe, b Kerrick W. J. Daniel, not it. F. C. Butcher, b Brawn AS. Cabos, ot out
Extras
KODAKS AT HOME PRICE.
No, 3 FOLDING POCKET KODAK (E3-12-54.) $98.00,
4 CARTRIDGE
(25-15-0* $60.00
27
H
LONG.
HING & CO..
[35
OUR SPECIAL
BLEND OF
FINEST OLD
156
SCOTCH WHISKIES.
124
0
No. 17, QUEEN'S ROAD.
PUREST
LIGHTEST
"CLUB"
SCOTCH WHISKY
$14.00
AND
THOROUGUL
MATURED.
PER DOZEN.
IN WOOD.
H. PRICE & CO.,
12, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
Total
BOWLING ANALYSIS. League 15-Firet Inninga
0.
K.
W.
AN INCIDENT AT THE COREAN COURT.
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12 3 A0
Mackay
17.1 4
1
40
Pearce Dixon
Sorcombe Smith
Hongkong Cricket Club.-First Innings.
Lt. Gibson
R. C. Witchell
Br. Kenrick
Or. O'Neill
A. 0. Hrawn
L. E. Laamert
R. Pastorji
0. 31.
2
26
$
4
BOWLOON V. POLICE,
IMPERIAL AUDIENCE CANCELLED. Au incident which oulminated in the can- collation of the audieaco to Foroigu Repro- santalives and foreigners in the employ of the Government, arranged to be held by the Emperor yesterday morning, has aroused a good deal of indignation locally and requires explanation, says the Korna Daily News of March 3rd.
Yesterday was the birthday of H.I.H. the Crown Irince and, as is customary on such occasions, the Ceremonial Department polited the Foreign Representatives and other privileged foreigners that the Emperor and the Crown
This match ended in a wia for the Kowloon Prince would receive them in audience in the
cont. I would like you to show why advantage term by 99 runs. Scores were as under :- was not taken of the opportunity to issue 14,000 | 26 www shares, which could easily have been done,
Cruickshank, driven by Miss Hancock, certainly at par if not at a premjam. Becond. Sixteen knights entered for the tilting at the ring competition. As they galloped past a lady she threw a ring in the ais, and they endeavoured to impule it. Captain Kilson, whose rings were thrown by Mrs. Ward, was the winnor, Mr. R. F. C. Master losing on the last run by getting a hit instead of a carry, rings were thrown by Miss A. Berkeley. The leap-frog competition proved sary amusing. It was won by Messrs. Parker and Stoppin. In the ricsha race each competitor had to draw his ricsha to a Indy and hand her a sum which she was required to add up, then got into her rieska and be driven back to the winning post, Mrs. Bailey was the most sport at figuros, and taking her seat in the ricsha was pulled past the winning post first by Mr. Anderson. In this race Mrs. Hogarth, wife of the Vietnalling Store Officer of the Navulyard, was injured by a riska colliding with her. Medical aid was
The CHAIRMAx-We did not think it was necessary at the thina. If we could have seen the dulness coming on we might have made Eome arrangements accordingly.
Mr. ARNOLD-If you had done so we might not only have had sufficient money to work with, but also a small reserve fund.
A very pleasant evening was spent on boarilummoned, and it was ascertained that her H.M.S. King Ared on Friday, when the officers of that ship entertained the officers of the Japan Training Squadron to dinner.
The toasts of the King and the Emperor of Japan having been honenred, Commander Cousett, in proposing the toast of the guests said--Gentlemen. In rising to propose the tenet of Our Guests" I hope you will allow me to
not serious. In the bicket injuries were
the competitors had to and apple race ride to buskets half filled with water in which was
holding an apple, and while their pony scare the apple in their mon th without the aid of their bands. Me. Dupree was the winner. The drawing and chicken razas and the tout pegging also proved inter"
A CURIOUS CHINESE TRAIT.
The CHAIRMAN-If we could have fororeen this wo would have done so; however, we are in hopes that during the present year things will be better.
Mr. ARNOLD-The position now is that you couldn't issue shares at 87, whereas before you might have issued them at $14.
Mr. PARLANE—Mr. Chairman; in your reusarke I did not catch any reason given why the year has been such a disastrons one.
The CHAIRMAN-Simply the depression which was folt generally, and there has been-a falling off of business.
Mr. PARLANE--But you said the sales for the year were the same as for 1904.
The CHAIRMAN-I sald car output was the same, but that sales were much smaller
Mr. PARLANE-I think, on the face of such a disastrous report, that the directors might have done with something less than $4,000- fees. I think it is a most disastrous report,
The CHAIRMAN-Inu sary sorry it is not on
There being, no farther questions, Mr. ARNOLD seconded the motion for the adoption of the report and accounts as presented, and it was carried.
Mr. PARLANE HISved that Sir Paul Chater bo ofro-elected to the consulting committee.
Mr. BONNAR seconded, Carried.
asy a few words on this, to us, eventful occasion.osting Hems. The band of the R W. Kents batter, but you cannot make trade where trade Very few officers hore present have had the played selections of music during the afternoon, honour and pleasure of meeting before any and at the conclusion of the sports Mr. of cur brother offears in the Japanese Nary, Villiers Hatton presented the prizes. but we lavo all read and followed with thus keepest interest the accounts of their glorious desde, which are second to none in the world's history. It was not without emotion that wo ratched the Japanese Squadron entering this harbour for the first time since the war. It is part of a floot which has just proved itweit magnificent in its efficiency and valour under all conditions. Gentlemen, it is always a pleasure to mest one's friends, but when var friends are heroes as well as our allies, the occasion is indeed to as memorable. We drink to the health of our honoured guests and the glorious Japanese Navy,
JAPANESE GARDEN PARTY.
The Japanese visitors were entertained by compatriots resident in the Colony to a garden party yesterday afternoon held at Sir Paul Chator's bungalow at Kowloon, which that gentleman had kindly placed at their disposal Unfortunately the showery nature of the weather rubbed the event of much of its picturesque effect, but that, however, did not interforo with the pleasure of the guests. On the lawn behind, sports were held and provided not a little amusement, while the creature comforts of all were admirably attended
REVENGE BY SUICIDE. The following tael comes from the town silahsieu, in Honnu pre vines, and illustrates acions trait amongst Chinese when trying to obtain revenge for a supposed affront It Mr. W. H. Potta was re-elected auditor appears that the district magistrate of that on the motion of Mt. WICKRAAL, seconded by town, Mr. Shu, a man of broad and enlightened Mr. Cxauto. views and anxious to insugerata modern mathosis of education and government within his jurisdiction, started, recently, in obedience to gentlemon. I hope next year we will have instructions from the Governor at Kaifong, the better returns. provincial capital, to establish a modern polies
The CHAIRMAN That is all the business,
force in Haihuahsien. The mod GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LTD.:
An extraordinary general meeting of share- boldura in this Company was held at the offices
according to instructions from the Ministry of Pablic Safety (lasanchingpa). in the event of lack of the necessary funds in the uficial exchequer, is to call a testing of the gentry and wealthy merchants of a town to ask for their co-operation and financial aid to of the Company, Messre, Showan, Tomes and start this police force on municipal lines. It Ge.. on Saturday morning for the purpose of so happened that a man of reactionary views, confirming the special resolution passed at o
himself to op- named Chang Chien, took upon pose the district magistrate in his new sobemes, meeting held on March 7th. Hon. Mr. R. and to such effect that the latter was in dan Shewas presider, and there were also present- yer of toiling in his work. In consequence Mr. R. Henderson (secretary), Sir Paul Custer,
magistrate called 12
eeting Captain Tillott, Messrs. E. Kadoorie, G. Murray of this the of the gentry and leading m of the town and in their presence elled Chang Esin, A. Babington, and K. Hancock. Chien to account, severely censuring him. The Secretary res d the notice convening the This naturally caused the man to "lose face" resting, ood and made bien re indignant that on return. zg to Lis bome he committed suicide by laking a quantity of raw opium, aceking thereby to show that the district magistrate was the cause
The CHAIRMAN soid-Gentlemen, mere that the following resolution be confirmed
That the Capital of the Company bo in.
to. Stalls ranged round the ground contained of his death and to make him responsible for it crossed to $2,000,000 by the creation and issue refreshments, which were dispensed by Japan to nativa idons. Finding that the of 50,000 New Shares of IV each fully paid aps
ignored the matter, the son of the eu ladies, with malo assistants, while music auicide formulated obagges against the official to be offered at par and if accepted to be allotted was supplied by the Balachis Band. Admiral before the Governor of the province. Fortun- to the persons constituting the Shareholders of Shimamura and Officers were present, and the ately, this official knew the merits of the case the Company according to the Company's pri.es won by the competitors were prescuted and that the uct of felo de se was an attempt to
ruin the enlightened and vavrgetic magistrate register of Shareholders on the first day of July, by Mrs. Noms. The grounds were decorated of Hethalision. The charge was accordingly 1906, in the proportion of one Now Share for with-busting.
dismissed, especially as it was provel by every thres Old Shares in the Company held by Afterwards the Japanese ladies were invited the defendant maandarin that the deceased the respective Shareholders thereof, the amount
while living possessed en exceedingly bad and disreputable character, having at one time been payable on each of such New Shares to be paid charged I before a previous ragistrate for mal on the 31st day of July, 1996, and that failing treating his step-mother, and shown himself on such allotment as aforesaid, the said New Shares all occasions a cotermined opponent of the be disposed of by the General Managers in Imperial commands to establish schools of modern learning throughout the Empire. The accordance with the Company's Articles of
ray Association." result has been that Chang Chion threw away
to tea on the flugahip.
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.
As the Japanese squadron leaves to-morrow, to-day's programme is rather large. In the morning they will be entertained by the unofficial Entertainment Committes, and from 4 to 6 o'clock Admiral Bhimamura will be "at home
on board his flagship. In the evening the Admiral and 30 of his officers, with seven lead. ing Japanese residents, will be entertained by the Hongkong Clab.
his life for nothing, harming no one, but on the Sir PAUL CHATER seconded, and the mo contrary cloaring the conservative atmosphere
of Haibasbeien by his death, which has enabled tion was carried.
the magistrate to establish new schools and a The CHAIKMAN-That concludes the business, model police force in the town, without any gentlemon... I am much obliged for your furthar obstruction.-N.-C. Daily News.
attendance.
Kowlook.
W Dixon, a Foley, b Shephard
H. Be, Kent..
WiMartin, b Fowler
Kent
J. Robinson, 1.b.w,
H. Hurup, a Shephard, b Fowler Dr. Swan, Edwinds, & Shephard W. Curwin, b Foley
G. A. Pile,
Shephard
H. Blacked, run out J. Balmes, b Shephard H. Goldsmith, nol out.....
Extr...
Total....
Hongkong Police.
Shephard, b Murtin Edwards, t. Diron. MoHardy, b Dixon ..... Langley, and b Martin. Fowler, o Martin, b Dixon Kont, b Martin
Water, b Disn
Withers, Swan, b Maria Clide, Hohnes, b Martin Foky, b Martin.... Davia, not out. Extrus
Total
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
Shepherd.... Langley.... Kent Fowler Foley.
RESER
morning, and it was only at the last mininte
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PIANO CO... LD.
WITH
17 YEARS' EXPERIENCE
OF THE -----
CLIMATE
OF
HONGKONG,
that those who had been invited were told that MANUFACTURE
M
the audience would not take place.
21
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13,
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7
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Hongkong Police.
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INTER-CLUD MATCH,
The league match between Civil Service and Army Staff C. C. should have taken place at the Happy Valley on Saturday afternoon, but the latter team did not put in an appearance, And it was arranged by the Civil Service players to have seven-a-side match amongst themselves, which turned out to be very enjoyable Messrs Raven, Reed and, Jackman batted well, but the display given by Biden was disappointing and did not justify the bigh opinion formed of this player by the Yorkshire County Committes. Scores:-
Mr. Haven's Shore Lamble, h Brett.......... Gidley, ran on!
Reed, e Urett,
Hogarth. Kowth, e Shefiots,b Jackma Raven, not cart
Coomba, h Heugarth Bell. Hoggarth.
Extras
Total
Mr. Jackman's Side. Woodcock, Ravez, Biden, b Bendigerary Firelt, e Raven, b Reed Jackimu, not out Dawnc., e Reed, b Raven Hoggarth, Raven Suefield. Reed
Extras
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
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Upon inquiry we find that the respons Mility for this contretempa rests entirely with Gen ral Hasegawa, who for reasons best known to him- self slected, on his last day of office, to make himali aggressively objectionate. He had demanded that during the audience he should staud at the side of the Emperor and share Imperial honours. After the demand had been
THE ONLY
PIANOS
made, soreral of the Foreign Representatives MADE HIRE FOR THIS CLIMATE.
were unofficially sounded as to their views upon
Ench
an innovation, and as it was found that there was no particularly enthusiastic desire to attend an audience the Emperor settled the difficulty by cancelling the whole ceremony.
General Hasegawa's action appears to us to ALL MATERIALS SEASONED HERE have been wanton, unjustifiable and uncalled
THREE YEARS BEFORE USE.· for. Ilo apparently tried in one coup to put an affront upon the Emporar and Crown Prince of Cores, the Representatives of the Treaty Powers, and alliers who had been invited to tho audience. We are not concerned to enquire whather this brilliant idea originated with General Hasegawa himself or ematatul from the Japaneso Government. It is quite sulciant that Unteral Hasegawa is, theoretically, a servant of the Japanese Government, and that Government is therefore responsible for
bis offensive behaviour.
In order to buistee up his contention that the alleged Treaty of November 17th was the out-
come of discussion, Marquis Ito in a speech delivered by
him in December last pointed out that some of the clauses in that 'treaty wore inserted at the request of those whom be was pleased to designate as the Corean Government, One of these clauses, embodied a guarantes that Japan would maintain and uphold the dignity and wolfare of the Traperia! House of Corea.
That promise is not yet four months old and yet we find General Hasegawn, a Japanese. with no particular. claims to distinction, sitempting to thrust himself forward in direct contravention of the word and spirit of that promise. As a representative of Japan ko has gratuitously mortised the Emperor of a friendly nation, and Japan owes it to her hou our to make all possible arends for the faux pas of her representative.
鞘
The auti-Juponese bins of the KDT has
been noted before. Audi utteram partem,
THE MATCH TRADE IN CHINA.
CHINESE MIDDLEMEN'S PROFITS.
The special agent of the United States at Shanghai, in a recent report on the Chinese match trade, made the following observations:-
PRICE:
FROM $200 UPWARDS.
Hongkong, 24th March, 1906.
LIIG
TYPEWRITERS CLEANED, REPAIRED, OVERHAULED
TYPEWRITING
WORK UNDER TAKEN. Charges moderate,
F. A. V. RIBEIRO (late of the Hongkong Typewriting Bureau)
34, Queen's Road Central (Second Floor).
Hongkong, 25th October, 1995,
PURE FRESH WATER. THE HONGKONG STEAM WATER. TBOAT CO., L.D., is prepared to supply ANY QUANTITY of PURE FRESH WATER to the Shipping, both for Deck and
Call Fing W.
Boilars.
J..W. KEW. Manager,
Hotel Mansions, 3rd Floor, Hongkong, 8th August, 1805.
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Japan is in control of the market for SPECIAL OFFER FOR TEN
matokes in Northern China, and her po
0.
of the low price at which she can lay down
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Mr. Raven's Side.
3.
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Brott...... Jackman Boggurt Dawson
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WEATHER REPORT.
15
3
$
The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued the following report :--
On the 25th at 12.45 p.m.-An anticyclonic area now lies over N. China, and a rapid increase of pressure has taken place along the whole of the China const.
Yesterday afternoon the depression was over E. Japan. Returns from thenco ars not to hand this morning.
Gradients are steep, and strong N.E. winds to gales may be expected in the Formosa Clauuol, and the N. part of the China Sea.
Forecast:-E. winds, strong to a moderato gale; drizzling rain at first, probably im Proving lator.
sition appears to be anagailuto because
DAYS ONLY.
the product in Shanghai for distribution THE BURLINGTON
throught Central and Northern China. Ameri. Cras manufacturers might be able sucessfully to cepste by the establishment of a plaut in China and the introduction of American rouclfinery sud motheds of transacting business, but even they tho resnit would be problematical, for it would to necessary to impert the logs from the United States, as China produces practically no wood suitable for the manufacture of matches. There are now seren watch fac-
2, PEDDER'S STREET,
ARE SELLING REGARDLESS OF COST.
MAILOR-MADE COSTUMES, DRESS
TAILORMA BLOUSES, BLOUSE LENGTHS, DRESS MATERIALS. CHIF FONS, FANCY & DRESSING COMBS, etc.
A Large Assortment of FRENCH HAND
taries in Northern China, three of which are MADE UNDER-CLOTHING, and varied running regularly, but they are all compelled to Styles of CORSETS at 25 per cant. BELOW import wood from Japan, and it is regarded as
Bras CoзT PRICES.
assured that if they should become formidable
competitors in the market the Japanese Govern- OUR SPECIAL MILLINERY OFFER.
All our Imported Model HATS & TOQUES to be cleared at ASTONISHINGLY LOW PRICES.
Great BARGAINS in Ladies' Smart American BOOTS and SHOES
All we ask is for Ladies To CALL, INSPECT and JUDGE for Themselves,
Hongkong, 19th March, 1906. [607
ON SALE,
ment would impose en export tax on logs suficient to ill Chinese competition. The Japanese Government controls the forests of Japan, and sells the timber to match manufac turers at a price far below that at which a similar article could be bought in the United States, while the cost of labour is small, sad the freight rates between Japan and China low, pared with those from the United States, There couditions operate against the introdue- tion, on a large scale of matehce manufactured in America. Practically 60 per cent. of the matches manufactured in Japan are sold in Ukiss, and,
ad, in the northern provinces at least, constitute. as nearly as can be estimated, abent 36 per cent. of all the matches consumed, market, but their sale so limited as to be of Great Britain and Switzerland are in the little importance. The highest price for which Japanese matches are sold is 3 coats Mexican zer dozen bezos (gered from the price per preceding the Departure of the English Mails
FOR 1 YEARS. case in taels), inferior grades, of course, also Table of Yearly Approximate Averages selling at lower rates. They can be bought in large quantities for 9 conts gold por gross. In this business, however, it is not the Japanese wauufacturor who makes the profit, but the Chinese buyer or middleman, whose annual transactions have asanmed large proportions,
RATES
A TABLE OF THE
OF EXCHANGE AT HONGKONG
or Demand Drafts on London on the day of or
FROM
1874 to 1904.
On Sale at the "DAILY Price $2 Cash. PauRSH" ÖFFICE, or Local Booksellera.
Hongkong, 11th May,1905,
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