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RANDOM REFLECTIONS.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH, 1911.

COMPANY MEETING,

HONGKONG LAND RECLAMATION

CO., LTD.

HOME AND CHINA AFFAIRS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

London, January. 1th..

CHINA AND TIDET,

10 fr. rate por head for passengers has never been changed. During the years 1809 to 1909 the navigable dimensions have been practically donbled.

THE NAVAL MANEUVERN The naval manoeuvres to be held this spring. are to bo of a very extensive character, and the general scheme for their conduct will be issued'

INTIMATIONS

shortly. With the exception of the Mediter PEMARTIN

The thermometer fluctuated somewhat during the week and with it the spirits of many in. the Colony. This fact brings home to us that notwithstanding all that we have added to life in the Hongkong Land Reclamation Co., Ltd. The tenth ordinary mosting of shareholders

LONDON'S COUNTY HALL PROJECT. we are still very much children of nateg

The new London County Hall will eventually raucan floot, the whole of the ships now in A few daya ngo private advices were received prove to be a striking addition to the architeo-European waters will be employed, and wil go Some are more so than others, but it is very The Hou. Mr Henry Keswick presided and had ceampied Rims, bogoul the northern frontions are now in course of orestion on the south mea. Supreme control will be given to Ad- was held at the Company's Officer on Saturday in London to the offest that Chinese troops -tural features of the Metropolis. The founda apparout that when the sunstino is shining lifeTM is bright indeed, bat when old Sol is hidden by

the others preseat worn: Sir Fan Chator, tior of Assam, as an outpost. It is considered bak of the Thames adjoining Westter miral Sir William May, who by that time will to sca with a full complement of officers and fog and Hongkong looks the "misty isle of the Movers. W. Logan, 8. A. Lovy (direstors), Bir that this operation indicates the complete sub-Bridge, and in time to come we may have a wide have hoisted his ang on board the Neptune, the: sea," life does not seem quite so attractive. Hazmusjee Mody, Moser. A. H. Ough, A. E. jagation of Eastern Tibst from Fatang, thus boulevard on that side similar to the Embank Fortunately, the depression, atmospherical Asgor, J. H. N. Mody, A. Shelton Hooper, securing the safety of communication through ment. The block of buildings and other pro-1 will to centred in this vessel, owing to the fact and otherwise, does not last long, and we are He Fook, E. L. Hughes, J. H. Seth, J. G. the Khau country. The Times first called atten+porty at the curnor of Westrainster Briga-road, that she is the first of her class to be put into able to realise something of the ? joie de vivro. Peter, Lo Chun Skü, ami the Secretary (Kr.tion to the occupation of Rima as far back which barred the way to the work of excavating commission. The operations will extend from GiD-

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The Chinese must have needed all the

optimism they could command to obtain a bright prospect for the New Year. The conditions

now super-Dreadnought, Considerable interest,

M. S. Northcoto).

The Secretary having read the notice con- the head of the Lohit Valley in Kachin demolished, and there is overs prospect that it principal fighting is exposted in the North Jaly, when it stated, that Rima was "at for the foundations, have been completely raltar tothe coast of Norway and Sweden, and the voning the mąsting.

The CHAIRMAN mid-Gentlemen,The re-

territory and within the British hour-will be possible to lay the foundation-store carly Sen. They are anticipated to last three wooks dary," A glance at the map of Northern this year. In the Staurt period the site was aand active service conditions will be observed

prevailing on Monday were depressing indeed | Port and accounts having been in your hands Burms in the atlas which accompanies the marshy swamp, whero osier beds, flourished.throughout.

and more crackers than usual must have been

for some days past any, 1 think, be taken as required to drive away the undesirable spirits properties is brought about by the pur read. The inorengo in amount invested in chase of property at Kounedy Town upon The first mortgagess laving pat the property which the Company held a second mortgage.

that marred the pleasure of the day.

Dreams that onnorrn themselves with bucky numbers have a special interest in view of the various sweepstakes that are being got up at hat visions of winning tickets and untold wealth. Some, too, have been able to extract secrets of the future from the fire, and as they gazed into the flags after dinner with thoughts on dresses, ponies, jockeys, and dollars they have seen the e- in figuras and names to which they are inclined to attach more than ordinary signideance. I haven't any tips to give away, but I remember being instrnoted in early years that blessal is be

up to public auction, to protect ourselves wo

but.

of this place by Chinese troops appears to require Imperial Gazetteer of India" shows Rith" within the British border, so that the occupation farther explanation.

HMS. "MERLYN."

The surveying ship Merlin is shortly to be recommissioned for a further form of sorvica on

success that he bequeathed a large fortune to It was called Pedlar's Acre, after the name of the owner, who-plied his trade with such the ecclesiastical anthorities of Lantbath for charitable purposes.

THE SOUTH MANCHURIAN LOAN,

NAVY ESTIMATES.

While

naval

mattors.

SHERRIES

B

EST FOR THE

BAR.

EST FOR THE

CLUB.

EST FOR THE

SICK-ROOM.

of

The Perfection quality attained at the

upon some important experiments with a system price. of British invention, for the protection of hatleships at anchor against aitak by sub.

tien.

the Navy Estimatos next March will amount to In well-informed quarters it is beflored that forty millions. They will provide for six now battleships in 1911-2, one of which, will be motor present, and I am told that several Julies have bought it in at a cost of $156,000, and have the Chinn Station. The new crew with bo eeloc- copsis of the i8910 of £6, 00.000 53 per cent the now dock at Portsmonth before the end of driven. More money is required for the now New arranged a lease thereof for a term of fiveted at the Chattam depot and will leave in the bends, is chiefly remarkable for the protest it the financial year. One must not be surprised, The South Manchurian Railway Loau, which naval base at Rosyth, and it is hoped to finish years at a monthly rautal of 1.500 plus rates oruiser Pelorus on February 21st for Hongkong. has caused on the part of a section of the bosi-too, to hear of an increase in the personnel in part for the reduction in the amount Far East is that the protected craiser Highflyer Sir Edward Helden, chairman of the London it may be added that the French Com- The acquisition of this property accounts

Another uarul sanouncement of interest to tho ness community against the Japaneso Tariff, of the feet. shown na invested in mortgages,

will rollove, her sister cruiser Hyacinth as City and Midland Bank, did not mince his mitteo of Submarine Defence is about to enter you will have noticed in the proft and loss secount that we have written off this agskip of the Commander-in-Chief of the East words when advocating the withholding of Becount the sum of $46,123.62 The term loans dies Station in March. The Higher at hupport to the loan unless Japan respond. receivable" sted in the profit and loss account present forms one of the Noro sub-division ofed by tariff coceries in favour of Great who expectath little, for he shall not be disap.investments in mortgages." Your Directors conpleted to sa-going strength at Chatham arrely due to the generosity of the mon yod place in England and hare given great ex'isfac-

wnld perhaps hare boon better expressed is

the Home Fleet, and she bar to have her crew Britain. Ho says:-Japan's greatness is marines. Secret trials which bugs already taken deemed this course a better policy than that of

by February 21st. The Hyacinth is now classes in this country. These loans are now As we all know, or ought to know, "there's writing up the value of the property purchased engaged in the suppression of gun-running to be our nadhing. We have supplied them nothing half so sweet in life as lovo's young by a similar amoun. While this sum appears the Persian Gulf. The Highflyer is with capital to establish themselves ou a sure dream". A beal couple who have just plightest at the present moment as a less to the Company returning to well-known waters, having already basis and Low our exports us to be inde almost ing of the Court of Appeal. Committed bel their troth are wont to patroniso a cortsin house fit must be borns la mind that in the event of a Tadies Station, flying successively the flags at for a new Icau of six million sterling. Lot our

merrod two commissions as flagship on the East impossiblo. Japan iscoming again in a few days recently the position of affairs was fully gone sale of the property, which now studs in our books at actual cost price, we export to receive

Admirals Sir D. H. Bosanquet and Sir C. C. investors be loyal to our industries, let our banks view

inter. The first essential is for the whole Service to be united on the question, and having this in £50.000. The Highflyer, moreover, was one of that if they vaut our es istauen they reast be inst Court of Appeal to be take, The Coramitles hand and repair at Devonport at a cost of which they make their profit, and show Japan steps in the direction of the establishment of a Committee orrived at the

the Flest in Bombay Harbour which welcomed to per manufacturers und traders or our prokots will not disband, however, and has invited the

ervice was not sufficiently united for native WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS the Amir on his visit in 1908. She leaves will be closed against them." Sheerness for the East Indies on February 26th of the protest Sir Edward declares that as Such a Court of Appeal is re arded as an In justition rasions Civil Service organisations to an in- formal conference to be held

to affected so soretely be the tariff. The Lon-shonld ho the establishment of a National Unisu austries of Lancashire ned Yorkshire, which will many Service meu think that the first step a banker, he is kurgely interested in the in- absolute essential and is bound to come, and an early date.

don Chamber of Commeres cordially advocates the informal conference the nuclons of a of Civil Servants. It is possible that out of workable scheme muy be evolved.

painted.

THE CIVIL SERVICE. Civil Servants are still greatly interested in the question of a Court of Appeal and at a meet-

the

the other day and turned away their heads with Roh a sum as will more than wipe out this Drury, and she has recently had a thorough over. (ho loyal to the commercs and industries out of decision that at the present moment the Civil

of refreshment, and they could not understand why it was that so many people looked at them e grin. The explanation was sipiple. Ilie table exhibited a card on which was the one word, "Engaged."

The plague which has ragod with acl dreadful vi ulenco in North China has roused a feeling of pity la Hongkong and indoed throughout the world. Our common humanity bills

extoud our sympathy to the uufortunate country and the unfortunate people, and if assistance of a flcaucial nature be needed to help the distressed and the destitats I am sure Hongkong will furnish its quota: The

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$40,000. In addition to this recently acquired property the Company owns some fi81,887 square feet at Kawloon Point and Yaumati, all with excellent water frostages and which all stand to-day on one books at artaal cost. Our house property at Yaumati continues to occupied and is in good repair. Wo brought be well forward at the close of 1909 the arm of $304.148.17 and after writing off the amount as showu wo are still able to pay a dividend of 7 per cent on the paid-up anpital and to carry forward the sum of $202509.73, a guarantee of a similar dividond for several years to come ovou

THE HIGHOPRIC OF KORNA,

Trollone, M.A vicar of St Alban's, Birmingham The appointment of the Rev Mark Napier to the bishoprie of Korea is likely to prove very popular. Mr. Trollope passosses an intimate knowledge of tho Korean language,gained during his labours with the Anglican Mission in that country under Bishoy. Corfe from 1890 to 1900. Mr. Trollopo was educated at New College,

similar action.

Holden's letter in full.] The Japanese reply was soon forthcoming, Mr. K. Mizumachi, Ja [We have already reproduced Sir Edward

terrible visitation is paralleled in British minds should no sales of property by effected in the Oxford, and left his curasy al grat Yarmoth panese Financial Attaché in London, stating:

with the great plagas which devastated London in the and days of the Merry Monarch,

meantime.

Thers being na questions,

report and accounts.

The CHAIRMAN proposed the adoption of the

Mr. Oven secondod, and the motion was carried.

Mr. Le CHUN SHu moved, and Mr. Asaric seconded the motion, that the appointment of Messrs. S. A. Lovy and W.. Logan to the board of directors be confirmed.

I noticed the other day that s conference was being held at the British Foreign Offico concern- ing the danger of the spread of sleeping sick news by railway extension in Africa, and it oc- curred to mo that it is perhaps fortunats for ne at present that our railway connection with North China has not been made, otherwise we might have had terrified poople carrying contagiou Reeing southwards. Of course, Hongkong. could always guard against infoafed people ar: Ha Foot, it was agreed that Messrs. S.

On the motion of Mr. Ovgu, seconded by Mir. riving here by insisting upon examination sad disinfection at the frontier or outside the hur-Lery and W. Logan te zo-elected direstora.

This was agreed to,

Mesare, W. H. Potts and A.O'D. Gourdin were re-elected auditors, on the motion of Mr. HUGHES, seconded by Mr. J. H.-SETT

Tho CHAIRMAN -Dividend warrants will be Monday, gentlemen. I thank you for

ready on your attendance.

IMPRISONMENT OF BRITISH

SUBJECTS IN CHINA.

for the Kerem mission fell During the last (on years in Eurland he has worked among the masars in Poplar and Birmingham, and is forty-eight years of age and unmarried.. very greatly respected and like?.

THE ROYAL VISIT TO INDIA.

He is

was the

COTTON-SPINNING IN 1910.

capital

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Sole Agents:

H. RUTTONJEE & SON,

RACING SEA SON

1911.

anoating to £1,078,991.ZEISS

This

PRISM

BINOCULARS

CAN BE OBTAINED FROM

CHS. J. GAUPP & CO.,

According to a table of cotton-spinning 'com- "In regard to the latter of Sir Edward Holden pang results prepared by Mr. William Inter- I have no statoient to prake, as everybody is all, of Manchester, for the 12 mouths ending entitled to express his own opinion. I only fear been worse than in 1909. The table gives November 30, the experience of spinners Ins that after the lapse of some time he will probably particulars of 75 concerns in Lancashire, with a regret the publication of his letter." When the total paid-up share capital of £2,553,716. and Ioan prospectus appeared no direct unfien was loan lears for the proposed visit to India rather appeal to British commercial men "The allowing for depreciation, is £263,043.

taken It is probable that the King and Quecu will but there earlier this year than was originally determined, Imperial Jasanese Government is of opinion £3.603, as compared with £2,925 last year. of Sir Edward Holden's attack, made a profit, but the total loss for the 12 A few of the companies on the year have following counter-months, after paying interest on loans and works out at an average losa per company of and the early part of November is now men-

Alinor chartared for their use, as was the case of Port Arthur, will ensure the further rapid 7.22 per cent. per annum, agalust 5.57 per cent, 13at the railways, improved as they will be by tho. The percentage of loss on share capital la-10.25 tioned. While it has not yet been decided further expenditure now provided for, and with per cont, per unum, which campers with 7.37 whether they will travel in a battleship or in the additional facilities offered by the opening per cent. per annum for the same period of 1909. during the recent visit of the Duke and Duchess development of the great resources of Manchuria per annum for last year. The present total On share and loan capital combined the loss is of Connaught to South Africa, it is considered to the benefit of international trade, which it is value of the 73 mills, including machinery, is that the latter alternative will he adopted, sinon the softlad policy of the Imperial Japanese £3,025,185. The number of spindles in the to convert a modern lattleship for the use of Government to sacourago byall means in its pow given above are worse than for at least 25 years mille is 5,973,196 Ou the whole the figure thoir Majesties and the rather large suite thater, on the footing of equality for all nations." back, but a distinct improvement iu trade has will accompany them would be very costly. Tho slay in India will be brief, and the King and

shown itself during the last three months, Queen hope to axrive back in England eatly form paper, made merry over Sir Edward Hold-end of this month are expected to be moore

The London Express, which is a Tariff Rand spinners Bre DOW working at in 1912. Bombay and Calentta and some of the on's letter and argued that what Japan satisfactory than for any times during the last 12" x

profit. The stock-'aking

results important capitals of native States will be in.js doing is the natural ontsome of our Free two years. There seems to be avery likelihood eluiled in the itinerary.

Trade policy. The financial Press thinks that the of 1911 oaning with go d prospects, as spinners issue is a reminder of how greatly the credit of there are no stocks of yarn at the mills:

ut the moment are well booked forward, and the war with Russia. The War is to ba regard. Japan has appreciated since the conclusion of

guarantee both principal and interest. The

as a Government seencity, for Japan will COUNT OKUMA TO VISIT ENGLAND honds are repayable in 1936, but the Company has the right to redeem at par in 1921. The isen was very slightly over-subscribed, but yesterday cash buyers could obtain them at a discount of one-sixteenth.

bour in the cuso of steamers, but all the same the prosence of such a scourge so near our borders would be a source of anxiety, to say the least.

I see the harem" skirt is not likely to become popular at Home. This reproduction of the Turkish women's costume-a long loose devided garment. Atting tightly at each ankle-apparent- ly does not appeal to our good folks at Home though London dressmakers are ready to admit that the skirteil dress will have to be abandoned in favour of a bifurcated garment. Something more discreet than the harem skirt-or perhaps now Order-in-Council published in the Governs I should call it "harem scaram" skirt-will went Gazette:-- have to be devised before it mests the approval of the ladies, or of the cantlemen. Hasband have yet a voice in what their wives shall wear, They have still the power of the purse.

NEW ORDER-EN-COUNCIL. The following paragraphs are quoted from a

2 -(1) Where a British subject is sentenced to imprisonment for a term of not less then six morths, the Court may, as part of the sentenco; order that he be deported.

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THE GOVERNOR-GENERALSKIP OF CANADA. of Connaught as Governor General of Canna, There is some delay in appointing the Duke

is due to the doubt entertained as to the wisdom in sncesssion to Earl Gres, and the hesitation of the country being left without the presence of Prince of the Blood of full age and the requisito position during the King's absence in India Under the Regener Act, Queen Mary is named as the solo-Regent during the minority of the Prince of Wales, and if anything untoward Regent would be absent from England. In the should happon during the Indian visit, the circumstance the presence in London of a Prince so thoroughly experienced and highly esteemed as the Duke of Connaught would be

THE LOAN IN THE MARKET.

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THE CORONATION.

at the

PROPOSED ANGLO-JAPANESE COMMERCIAL

ALLIANCE.

(2) Article 83, sub-articles 4 to 11, of the Apropos the leading article in the Daily Press Principal Order and article 6 of the China and na the subject of the position of Queen's College Corea (Amendment) Order-in-Council, 1907, In the Oxford Local Examinations, there is one stall apply to deportations under this article. important fast which is generally lost sight of

3. Where a person not belonging to Hong In references to this subject. It is that the only is sentenced to imprisonment and deporto. schools which show up best aro residential

tion under article 2, and is sont for imprison sclicots, Queen's College is not a boarding ment to Hongkong, the Governor of Hongkong school That one factor makes a very big shall, if lawfully empowered thereto, deport such of the greatest importance. It is stated that Crystal Palace on a mallscale. Of lato years it noverisbing the country to strengthen the

difference in the preparation of students for the

Oxford Locals.

I see from the latest voluma of statistics published by the Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs that the value of the import of spirituous liquors into China in 1909 wus Tis. 1,447,017. es compared with Tls. 601,831 in 1903. At first Trogarded this enormous increase us con- clusive proof of the statewasnt that the Chinese, being forbidden to smoke opium, are seeking consolation in dram-drinking. An orautina. tion of the table of statistics showing the distribution of the trade through each Customs district has made me wonder whether spirits can ba imported into China for any other purpose, because if this increas means that the Chiness ure drinking more brandy or rum, one would expect to find the increase fairly evenly dis- tributed over the ports of import, I note, how. ever, that the increase in the import has been prastically confined to northern ports. Dairen in fact, is credited with three-fourths of it, the value of the import having risen from Tl. 2,089 in 1907 to Tls, 13,145 in 1908, and Tls. 645,025 in 1509. What can by the explanation of this The import at Kowloon rose from Tls. 2,710 in

person to the place to which he was exdered by the Court to be departed; and if not so ampow ed the Governor shall cause such person to be sont back to Shanghai.

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THE CHARGE AGAINST A SHANG- HAI BROKER.

BEX. L. R. MICHAEL,

The summons in this case, which was granted at the inslave of Mr. H. H. Road, roads as

follows:

before this Court, for that you on the 4th day "Complaint has this day been made on eath of October, 1910, at Shanghai in the Empire

the Duke is very desirous of accepting the Canadian Governor-Generalship, because of ita possibilities of good work for the Empire, and if he foregoes the appointment it will be solely at the call of duty.

BUEZ CANAL TRAFFIC,

self-governing and Crown Colonies will be It is stated that the Imperial trocps from the encamped in the grounds of Alexandra Palace during the Coronation. Alexandra Palace is situated in North London, and at one time was

a

AT

HOME PRICES WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COST FOR FREIGHT OR PACKING'

£9.5.0 8 x £6.10.0-

6

X (stalking) £7:10.0 6 X

£0.0.0

NEW MODEL 6 X weighing

70z, can be carried in

vest pocket, £6.0.0

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It is reported that Count Okuma has decided to visit England in April next with a view to establishing en Anglo-Japaa s8 Commercial Alliance. Count Okuma in quoted by the dachi

the promotion of Anglo-Japanese trade and the Commercial Alliance, and to pave the way for for the statement that it is a pressing need of CHRONOGRAPHS developinout of the national wealth and industry, the present moment to form an Anglo-Japanese

the commercial alliance working side by sida

AT ALL PRICES.

with the political alliance, between the two military force" (hinkaku kyobei), the Count countries. Deprecating the principle of "im-

has rallied the leadin Japxaese business-men, and exchanged a series of communications by name is given as Mr. distro, regarding the WHY GO TO letter with a loading English business-man whose formation of an Anglo-Japanese Commercial proposal, and it is stated that a successful oat- Alliance, Mr. Morse has conaded the views of a number of leading British business-mer in the

Okuma's first journey abroad-Japan Chronicle Tokyo in April next. This will be Count come is imminent. • sunt. Okuma is to leave

WEATHER REPORT.

has suffered from financial depression. The Premiers of the Colonies will have received by now their "royal invitations" to attend the Coronation, and during their stay in England they will be the guests of the nation. Other The truffle of the Suez Caual increases year by ence will also be received as distinguished Ministers coming over for the Imperial Confer year, and Lord Beaconsfield's investment of 1875 visitors. It is expected that the Prime Minis nation. It is thirty-five years ago that the Not many Governors of Crown Colonies will has proved most profitable for the Britishter will open the Conference on May 22nd Khedive's shares were purchased by the British attend the Coronation, for wherever possible it is £34,000,000 and they bring in an annual their own Colonies ne representing the King. Government for £4,076,622. Their value to-day is considered that the Governors shall be in revenue of over one million sterling. During The proposal is that the Crop Colonies shall of China, falsely, wickedly, and corruptly did 1909 4,239 vessels, of a not tonnage of fifteen be divided into six groups, represented officially timony which you gave upon oath us a witness at commit wilful and corrupt perjury in the tes and a half million tons passed through theby some distinguished person from each group. the trial of a certain case between the said L. R. Caual as compared with 3,795 vessels of thirteen Michael and W. V. Carmichael at H. B. M. and a half million toas, in 1909 Supreme Court for China and Cores at Bhang-were the highest yet reached since the opening so far in connection with the Coronation is that hai, to the following effent.

The most interesting suggestion pat forward Tawah share and ore parcel of 200 Batu Anna against 108,451,000 francs in 1908. The average Britain. This was done upon the vocasion of

That two several parcels of 200 Ayer

of the Canal, amounting to 120,600,000 francs, us there shall be a chain of boufices acrosa Great shares were sold by you as broker to W. V time of reusit for a mail steadieris 15 hours and the Diamond Jubilee, largely at the initiative of Carmichael, and were bought by you as a broker.

"2. That you did no transactions on your own vessels is 17 hours 13 minutes. Britain still leads for Stmtford-on-Avon, and if some publio men n cargo boat 18 honry, while the average for all the late Colonel Victor Milward, then member the subject matter of such action, being abaros. account as principal in the shares which were in the following companies: Talang, Ayer 1909 being 60 per cent, and in tonnage 62 per will probably be carried out. In 1597 the to-day is as follows:

the way in number of vessels, her percentage in will take the matter in hand this year the ides Tawab, and Anglo JavaR."

The receipts

A. PROPOSED BONFIED CHAIN.

fired on the sammit of Hampstead Houth, osch

N. LAZARUS

FOR YOUR GLASSES?

You will receive Fnir Trost

ment.

Examination.

risou moderately at Japanese stations, and fallen slightly over N. Chicat.

On the 5th at 11:55 am.The barometer has BECAUSE Careful and Intelligent-

went over the Eastern Bes, is still contral over Adepression is probably approaching Mau. churia from the Westward.

The anti-cyclone area, which has spread East- the Yangtze valley.

Strong monsoon will continue to prevail over the China Ees. at 10 a,. to-day, 0.00-inches.

Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending

The forecast for the 24 hours coding at now.

1908 to Tls. 48,021, in 1909, but at Canton thereofherwis' than as a broker in the rise and fall fifteen, respectively, and Holland comes third with of the other fires being lit as soon as the preced-South coast of Bains between";

3. That you had never been interest cont. The German percentage was fourteen and signal for lighting was given from a huge pile Hongkong & Neighbourhood N. B. winds

was a decline in the import to the value -nearly twelve thousand fuels.

RODEBICK RANDOM.

of of rubber shares."

5.9 and 5.2 per cent, respectively, Originallying one was seen, the chain of lights serous the

mederate; foe. Formosa Chautist Mr. Oppe upper d for the prossention in 1859 the tariff for inden ships was 10 fratice country being the uninitions in our Sonth coast of Chins between Saino ar No. 1. Sama na No. 1, accused was repre outed by Mr. J. C. E. Douglas. per ton. This now stands at 7c. 350., bat the short time. The illuminations in Luuden are

Hongkong and Locks, Same No. 1. to be on a scale not hitherto attempted..

Hengkong and Haînan

We have a Sound Optical Reason behind every Lens,

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OPTICIAN, CORNER D'AQUILAR ST.. HONGKONG,

OPTHALNIC

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4 VTEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS. TL.M. str. Derflinger luft S'anghai on the 5th instant, at 3 a.m., and may be expected here to morrow at 5 a.m.