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REVIEW. ་་དམར་གྱི་སྟོང་བདར་ཏེ་

The Malay Peninsula. A record of British Progress in the Middle East, By ARNOLD WRIGHT & TRosas H. Rern; with a map fnd 51 illustrations. London: T. Fisher Cawin.

BECOND NOTIDE.

In our first notice of this work we denkt nt length with the romantic history of British development in the Malay Peninsula, from the earliest times down to the transfer ence from Siam to Great Britain of the suzerainty of the States of Kedah, Kelantan, Trengganu and Perlis. It is evident that the authors have spared no pains in obtain ing reliable data, for they have brought to light inets which are published for the first time from the rich records of the East India Company, to which, in a measure, we also owe the establishment of British, rulo in Hongkong. Written with charming lucidity and atimctiveness, this portion of the volumes has already been said by a loads ing London journal "might easily be published separately as a schoolboy bank of authors adventure, so ably have the

romance of brought into prominence the early British enterprise in the Middle and

·Far East.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBRE 26TH, 1912,

THE FRENCH COLONIES.

GOVERNMENT'S SCHEME FOR WIRELESS STATIONS.

The French Government has tabled a bill providing for the expenditure of 2808,000 for the organisation of a wireless system that will ensure communication between the French Colonica and the Mother Country. It is proposed to erect a wireless station in the South of France for services with the East Africa, South America, and the Pacific. The Eastern system will have stations at the following Djibuti, Pondicherry, placca:-Tunis, Cochin-China, and Madagascar. For the African and South American service stations are to be erected on the West Coast of Morocco, at Colorab Bechar (to the South of Oran), Senegal, Timbuctop, Bangui (Equatorial Africa), and in Martinique. The Pacific service, which will be of special importance after the opening of the Panama Canal, will link up the Eastero, African, and South American systems. Its stations will be erected in the Marquesas Islands, in! Tahiti, and at Noumea. For communi- cation with North America it is proposed -

at a station should be erected in the west of France.

But clever as is the handling of the his- torical partion, our readers will turn with no less interest to the section of the buok which treats of the legislation and admini

The cost for single stations is given as stration, the people and their manners, customs and occupations, seans of com- follows:-In Western France £80,000, in munication, mining and the tin industry, Southern France £72,000, in Tunis and

· rubber planting and other agriculturat pur- Marocco £52,000, at Colomb Bechar suits, esmuirvce nad shipping, and the oppor£45,000, in Senegal £39,200, at Bangui tunities that lie at hand for the expansion £55,200, at Djibuti £41,200, at Pondi-

More than

Remin

INTIMATIONS

TO-DAY

The Remington Typewriter Factory is working all day and all night, and is Six Thousand Machinos behind in its order.

*

The extensive enlargements to this factory, recently completed, have already proved inadequate to supply the rapidly increasing demand for the Visible Remington Models, and contracts have just been let for another and even vaster addition to the works.

For 10 months of 1911 our business has been larger than for the whole 12 months of any year sinco. the beginning.

THREE-QUARTERS OF A MILLION Remington Typewriters are, in use-more than any other make, and more than many others combined.

To-day, as always, the bulk of the Typewriting of the World is done on

REMINGTONS

REMINGTON TYPEWRITER CO.

(INCORPORATED).

SIEMSSEN & Co., MACHINERY DEPT

HONGKONG AND CANTON, General Agents for South Chins, Formoss, eto, N.B.--Please write, and return of post will bring you free of charge an illustrated booklet "Touch Method Typewriter Instructor," invaluable to all using a Typewriting Machine. [47-2

of mercantile enterprise in the Peninsula. cherry £37,000, at Madagascar £39,900, R.M.S. There is an excellent destiptive chapter on Martinique £36,800, in the Marquesas: Singapore and its activities, and in their £42,200, and Noumea £38,800. The other summing up the authors endeavour to fore-two stations will be erected at the cost £140,000 is cast in political Future of what is new of the Colonies concerned.

We

reserved for converting the seven prin- cipal atations as soon as the service war- rants it into double stations capable of receiving and transmitting simultaneously.

messages

These figures have a special interest in view of the controversy concerning the Marconi contract. It will be remembered that the French Government purchases its machines from the constructors and worka

improve upon them.

The present scheme is intended mainly for commercial purposes, and it is for this reason that the Eiffel Tower, which is principally a military station, is not utilised.

NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES

9.8. AMAZONE,“ COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

8.8.

NOTICE.

and

"Basque "

"Sidon," from Bordeaux ex 6.A. "Ville de Lorient," in connection with above Steamer *re Goods with boreby informed that their

and the exception of Opium, Treasure Valuables are being landed and stored at their risks into the hazardons and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., at Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.

crally termed British Malaya of the not Settlement and the closer cementing of the Colony, the Federated States and the Non-Federated States in one political entity, with a capital at Kuala Lumpur, a proposal which appears to us to he a logical one, having regard to the history of the Penin sala under the Par Britannica, but which is certain to get a mixed reception by the critics in Malaya. We have no doubt the ery will be raised that this would be a disthem itself, leaving its experts free to tinct violation of the Treaty of Pangkor under which the British authorities first assumed control in the affairs of the Native States; but surely what the authors have in mind is that no violation of pledges need occur and that the rulers, who have bene. Sted by the help they have received in the past, will voluntarily come forward, as they did the other day with the offer of a battle- ship, with the proposal for a grand federa- tion to embrace the sister States recently taken over from Siar. This is how wê in- terpret the suggestion of the authors, and the history of the past forty years shows a natural trend in this direction. It is under the security of the British flag under the wise supervision of British officials, that the enormous development of the mining undONSIGNEES of Cargo from London ex agricultural industries became possible, that steady progress and prosperity has been brought to what was formerly a hot-bed of piracy and a centre of internecine strife and bloodshed, that ronds that are a marvel in a beon constructed tropical country have through the primeval jungle, that over 700 miles of first-class railway have been made, enabling the pioneer and trader to travel in luxury not surpassed in Europe, and that the interests of the native holders of the land have been conserved with jealons und paternal enre by the government. Well may the authors conclude that "when the last reckoning of all comes to be taken, and the British Empire is weighed in the balance, the wonderful figures quoted above will surely count for something for our righte- Qushiss The figures referred to are those showing the rise of F.M.S. trade from £5,700,833 in 1896 to £21,328,179 in 1911 and of Revenue from £001,107

Of course. 1835 to 44,089,930 in 1911.

Malay the

the Federated record of States is the more striking, but none the less the growth in importance and material prosperity of the Straits Settlements are also remarkable, and the authors are to he congratulated on the fascinating manner in which they present these anhstantial facts. We in Hongkong and the Treaty Ports are perhaps more directly concerned with the Rubber industry of the Malay Peninsula. The authors have been abo to deal very fully with this part of their subject, and what they have here sot down-as in other parts

CONSIGNEES of Cargoare hereby informed of the book--will be invaluable to future at all Goods are being landed at their writers and historians. Those of our readers who are interested in Rubber investments risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf will turn to this volume for a fuller informs-

and Godown Co., Ltd., wheres and for from the tion of the conclitions of Rubber cultivation in the Malay Peninsula thar has been pub wharvas delivery may be obtained. lished hitherto. Every phase of the industry is dealt with, the remarkable manner in which Rubber planting was introduced into the Middle East, the less remarkable success with which the venture was crowned, the methods of cultivation, the labour supply, the enemies the Rubber tree las to combat, and the economies and future of the industry. In a brief table, we find that the estate Inbour of the Malayan plantations Jas increased from 39,274 in 1908 to 227,995 in 1, and the number of estates from 251 in 1996 to 961 in 1911. Other figures are as Follows:-

300)

in

at onco

Year.

1903.

1907

Average

Rubber. 09.230 179,227

under

Quantity exported.

1908

241,138

1909

292,035

1910

Value in Sterling 1.

300,000 1,035,001 1,998,860 785,000 882,000 3,186,099 6,112,623 2,340,000 5,695,000 12,245,864

+

362.869 542,877

•

1911

23,014,203 5,025,000 The moral these figures suggest to us is that Rubber production may be overdone, and that if the plantors are wise they will be prompted to look round for other forms of cultivation upon which they may rely when the supply of Rubber more nearly ap

But proximates to the world's demands. there is another thought suggested by this A now in- extraordinary development of dustry, and that is this surely the success which has attended the industries fostered in the Straits by successive generations of Government servants ought to stimulate the Government of our Colony. It may not have the natural resources of Malaya nor do we wish it had the climate of that highly-fat -oured region; but we are prompted to ask whether there may not be ways in which Government officials might help to turn this Colony of ours into a producer and not merely an entrepôt for other people's goods? We cannot take leave of this useful and fascinating volume without congratulating the authors and publishers on the beauty and variety of the pictures with which it is illustrated. It is, so far as we have seen, the best illustrated book as yet published of As the map which the Malay Peninsula.

accompanies it is oficial, it forms a most valuable adjunct.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless intimation is received from the Consignees before NGON TO-DAY, requesting it to be landed here.

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed after the 25th inst. at Noon will be subject to rent and landing charges.

All Claims must be sent in to me on or before the 28th inst, or they will not be recognized.

All damaged packages will be examined on the 24th inst., at 3 p.31.

12

No Fire Insurance has been effected,

F. THOMAS, Agent. Hongkong, 19th December, 1912,

"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

5.8.BENLAWERS," FROM MIDDLESBRO, LONDON AND STRAITS.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods raining undelivered after the 26th inst. will be subject to rent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 7th Jan, or they will not be recognized.

All broken, chafed and damaged Goals are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 26th inst., at 11 A. M.

No Fire Insuranco has been sfected.: Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agente.

(1438 Hongkong, 19th December, 1912.

FROM EUROPE,

THE H.A.L. Steamship

"ARMENTA,"

Captain Eckhorn, loving arrived, Couzigrees of

Cargo are hereby informed that their goods art being landed and placed at their risk in the hazardons and/or extra-hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown

Ltd, whance delivery may be obtained against Bills-of-Lading countersigned by the Undersigned.

Optional Cargo will be carried on unless notire to the contrary be given TO-DAT

All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they crazot be recognized,

No Claims will be admitted after the Goody have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 27th innt. will be subject

to rent,

All broken, chafed, and damaged goods must he left in the Godowns, where they will be No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in examined on the 27th inst., at 9.30 AM.

y case whatever

This Steamer brings on Cargo:

Ex 8.8. Bolivia "from Harre.

Ex as, "Nog-dor" from Portimão, Ex ss. "Farl" from Abus.

Ex 6.5, "Courier" from Drammen.

Ex se. "Frans " froin Abas. Ex as. "Norga" from Göteborg,

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,

Hongkong Office.

[1443 Hongkong, 20th December, 1912,

"DUNOTTAR CASTLE.

of Register 100 A.1. at Lloyds, Superior First Class Passonger Acommodation, fitted its Wine Lord having Electric Fans in all Staterooms and carrying First Class Passengers only. Sho will arrive here on THURSDAY, January 2nd, and sail for SINGAPORE. PENANG, RANGOON, CALOUTTA, MADRAS, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, SUEZ (for CAIRO), PORT SAID, MESSINA and MARSEILLES on MONDAY, January 6th, 1911.

A number of vacant First Class Bortho are Available at Moderato Rates, and special accommodation can also be Booked if required. For further particulars please apply to--

LTD. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

AGENTS.

Hongkong, 13th November, 1912,

11313

WEISMANN, LTD.

CHRISTMAS CAKES, CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS,

HOME-MADE CHOCOLATES.

136

95

THE YOKOHAMA DOCK

CO., LTD.

Telegraphia Address :-" DQCK," Yokohama

Coden ased --A.B.C. 441, 5th Edition, Lisber's, Scott's, A. L. and Watkin's

DRY DOCK DEPARTMENT-Telephone Nos. 376, 506, or 681.

No. 1 DOCK.

No. 8 DOOK.

No. 3 DOCK.

Docking Length 515 ft.Docking Length 376 ft. Docking Length 481 ft.

Every description of repair work is undertaken. A large assortment of material including tail shafts are kept in stock. Two powerful tow boats, floating derrick to lift 45 tone, pneumatic, electric, hydrantie planta, eta Manufacturers of engines, boilers, tags, lighters, constructional steel work, etc. Tenders on short notice by letter or cabin.

WAREHOUSE DEPARTMENT SEA

106 buildings, principally of brick and steel, 358 entrances. 13 buildings are private bonded warehouses. Floar ares 73,343. square yards, or 15.15 acres.

Custom-house brokerage and insurance undertaken, Bates moderate. Mooring Basin, 600 feet by 120 foot by 25 feet deep, adjoining the door and warehouten,

SHIPPING IN PORI.

STEAMETES.

ANHUI, British str., 1,360, J. B. Harris,

18th December-Shanghai 16th Decem ber, General.-Butterfield & Swire. AMAZONE, French str., 2,958, Girard, 18th

December--Marseilles 17th November, General-Messageries Maritimes. AWA Manu, Japanese str., 6,309, R. Shimidzu, 2nd December-Shanghai 10th December, General.-Nippon

Yusen Kaisha.

BANRI MARU, Japanese str., 2,300, J.

Mase, 2nd December-Sourabaya 11th December, Sugar.-Dodwell & Co. CANTON MARU, Japanese str., 1,997,J. Murakami, 2nd December-Waka matsu 17th December, Coal Mitsukashi & Co.

8206

VISITORS AT HOTELS.

HONGKONG HOTEL

Mr & Mrs Adsir Mr J. S. Ardern Mr & Mrs F, S. Ball Mi F. Barginann

A. T. Barberini Mr E. R. Bate Mr.E. A. Besumont Mr B. L. Besla

Mr R. C. Beaumont Mr & Mrs C. D. J.

Beil

Mr G. A. Bens Capt C. R. Beynon

M. Rinna Mr & Mrs N.

Blanoh

Mr. A. Kaily Dr Kloso Mr S. Komór Me A. KrasOMAN Mr L. E. Larocqua

and valet

Mr GT. Lloyd-

Mr & Mrs F. L.

Lowndes

Mr 8. Lowrie Mrs B. T. Matheson

and obild

Mrs MaOran

Mr N, C. MacGregor

F.

Mr D. G. MacLadha

Miss P. Bradford Mr O. Basoliner Mr Andrew Campball Mr Harry Catlin Mr. & Mr H. F.

Chalkley

Mrs Chaplin and maid Mr A. A. Chịion. Bir T. J. Cokoly,

Mrs W. F. Cowan

Mr A. G. Cowie Miss Crocker

Mrs Louis H. Crozier Mr G. P. Carry Mr V. d'Oettingen Mr.A. F. Leone Mr A. G. D-pison Mr & Mrs F. C. Mao- Donald, child and

nurso

Mr A. A. Donaldson

r. E. H. Douglas

Mr W. C. Drew Mr & Mrs H. Durenfals

Mr F. Fanobor Mrs C. Finlayson Mr H. G. Fisher

Mr B. L. Forrest Mr G. B. Foster Capt &

Forsyth

.

Dr. 0. Marri të

Mr & Mrs

MacIntyne

Nei

Dr. & Mri C W.

MoKenny

Mr D. C. MoCon-

Rughby

Mr F P. Morques Mr B. K. Mehta Mr I. Melchor.

Mr J. Morcoki Mr D.M. Miokla Mr P., Millard

Mr Mrs E. V. Hitsbelmore mai child

Mr J. Morris

Mr & Mrs J. D. F

Mülder

Mrs J. C. Mullin Capt & Mrs F. D. Northcombo

Mr P. H. Nye

Mise B. Palma

C.

Mr L. E. Pinkham

Mr E. H.Ray

Miss F. Reay

Mr F. L. Robbian

Mr & Mrs G. H. Rose

Mr W. Schmolke

'Mr H. G. Show

Mrs

E.

Mr.J. C. Sibley

Mr E. A. 8. Fowler Mr HM. Fielding Mrs French and child Mr Deaman Faller Mr & Mrs J. F.

George

Miss George Mr J. Campbell Gibson Mr A. G. Gordon Mr J. Gourguy

Mr. G. C. Gongh Mr V. Goulbourn Mr & Mrs Joseyh

Gould

Mr D. M. G. Gratams Mr R. J. Grimshaw Capt. T. P. Hall

Dr J. G. Hann

Mr W. T. Harbord

MY A. Harrison

Mr F. H. Hoage Mr A. E. Herdman Hob, Mr E. A Howelt

·C.M.G.

Mr. E. Hope Mrs J. M. Howard Capt R. Innes

Mra A. N. E. Judah

Mr T. Aoki

Mr G. F. Skinner Mr E. E. Smith

Mr & Mrs. James

Spittles

Mr W.A. Stephens Mr H. H, Boloman Miss Square

Mr. P. D. Sutherland Mr & Mrs A. P

Syu ons

Mr & Mrs G. H.

Swift and muid Capt Trowbridge Mr G. Vermeij Mr&Mrs E. Vollbreck Mr T. Waterhouse Mr C. E. Watkins Mr & Mrs B. Webb Mr T. C. Welch

My D. M. Whamond

Mr & Mrs H. R

White

Mr A. H. Whiting Mr D. White

Br&Mrs F. Winkle Mr G. G. Wood Mr&Mrs J. F. Wrigh Mr J. A. Young

KING EDWARD Hotbl.

Mr & Mrs Baldwin Mr & Mrs Brind and !children

Mrs Bires and child

Mr & Mrs Crawford Mr W. Donaldson Mr Fans

Mrs Evans and child Mr E. E. Garrard Mr Geo. Grimble Mr & Mrs J.

Hazcon

Mr & Mrs F.

McHugh

Mr & Mrs Lemaire Mr Loa.... Mr.G.-H. May Miss Massey Mr & Mrs J. H. N

Mody

Mr M. F. Marray Capt & Mrs Paarmors" Mr & Mrs Pearman Mr Rowley

Misa F. Shundors

M. & Mrs Schenk

Dr Sibree

E.

E.

Mr H S. Spurge

Mr R. M. Henderson

Mr H. Huntor

Mr F. H. Hyde Mr Mr Kemp

Mr & Mrs Kraft Mr & Mrs C. Lauritzen

Mrs A. G. Smith

Capt & Mrs Allan B Stewart and child

·ren

Mr H H Taylor..... Mr Vernon

Mr Welker

GRAND HOTEL

KASHING, British str., 1,134, Lewis, 19th December-Shanghai 16th December, General.Butterfield & Swire. KroNG WAI, German str., 1,115, J. Kohler, 21st December-Bangkok 11th December, Rice

Timber- and Melchers & Co. KIYO MARU, Japanese str., 16th Decem

ber-Manila 13th December, General. | Mr W. E. Andrews

Toyo Kisen Kaisha,

Mr C. P. Arnold KOON SHING, British str., 1,333, Wright, AL R. Baan.

18th December-Shanghai 15th Decem-Mr J. B. Basset Mr W. Benson ber, General-Jardine, Matheson &

Mr A. Blank Co.

Mr. E. Brown Dr. Brochers MO. Bruckner Mr & Mrs F. Camp ell Mr. Juck Cordell Mr El-on Mr A. Flick

MATHILDE, German str., 871, G. Schlaikier,

22nd December-Hoilov 21st Decem- her, Rice and General.Jebsen & Co. POLYPHEUS, British str., 2,001, A. E. Dodd, 19th December-Singapore 11th December, General.-Butterfeld & Swire.

CHENAN, British str., 1,355, W. Jones, 23rd

December Shanghai 19th December, | PHRA NANG, German str., 1,021, H. C. Mr W. P. Gregory General Butterfield & wire. CRIYVEN, Chinese str., 117, Jamieson,

22nd December Shanghai December, General-Chinese. DILWARA, British str., 3,400, W. J. Bishop, 21st December-Singapore 15th Dec., General David Sassoon & Co.

18th

Reher, 22nd December-Saigon 18th Mr Peyton Grillin December, Rice. Butterfield & Swire.Misa G. Grill SEANG BEE, British str., 3,764, J. Travis, M K. Hans

19th December-Rangoon 4th Decem Mr C. G. Hanan

Miss Hicks ber, General.-Chinese. SHIRETORO MARO, Japanese str., 3,376, T. Miyaka, 23rd December-Moji 17th December, Coal-Order/

B10ER, Norwegian str., 975, E. Fingalsen,

22nd December-Hoihow 21st Decem-SOSHU MABU, Japanese str 1,119, K ber, General Jebsen & Co. EMPRESS OF INDIA, British str. 5,910, A, Halloy, 21st December-Vancouver. 28th November, Mails and General. C. P. R. Co. EUROPE MARU, Japanese str. 2,266, M. Tanaka, 22nd December-Dalny 15th December, Coal. - Mitsui Bussan Kaisha.

FUKURA MASU, Japanese sir, 3,135, S. Kumuwaki, 21st December-Waka- matsu 17th December, Coal-Mitsu Bishi Goshi Kaisha. HALVARD, Norwegian str., 1,066, C. Ander son, 21st Decomber Bangkok and Hoihow 20th December, General.- Order.

Yashiro, 1st December-Swatow 20th December, General Osaka Shosen SUSANG, British str., 1,760, S. J. Payne, 18th December Java 5th December, Sugar. Jardine, Matheson & Co. SZECECEN, British str., 1,143, G. W.

Cowen, 19th December-Chinkiang 18th December, General.-Butterfield & Swire.

TACOMA MARU, Japanese str., 3,000, T. Hamada, 20th December Manila 18th December, General. Osaka Shosen

Knisha.

TAMARAC, British str. 3,318, Macdonald, 19th December San Francisco, Bulk Oil.-Standard Oil Co.

Mr G. Holland Mr W. Koch

וי

Mr Lorria

Mr G. Melink

Mr & Mra E. C. Miller

Mr L. Mills

Mr & Mrs Mudie

Mr A. T. Myall

Mr Oiffer

Mr E. Parker

Mr S. Paul

C.

Mr O. Kuppka Dr Jrwin & dughter. Mr WV. Lconbardt

Mr V. Pennell

Mr & Mrs Pink

Mr & Mrs Radovisky

Mr B. J. Kice 2.

Mr J. H. Robart

Mr A. L. Bades

Mr & Mrs Sohneither

Mr I, J. Sharp

Mr & Mrs von Sokal

aky

Mrs Tapornook and

daughter

Mr & Mrs R. Teal Mr A. Thompson Mr & Mrs Witchort Mr J. Vordook

PASSED THE CANAL.

December 26th-Indramayo, Perseus, 29th Agamemnon, Sundo, Den of Suchsen, Yunnan, Glenfarg, Nankin. Glamis, Magellan, Neleus. December 3rd Bendoran, Calchas, Candia, Indrawadi, Speria, Goldenfels, Kansas. eth-Dumbes Jeserie, Kitano Mara, Montrose, P. E Friedrich, Prinz Ludung, Telemachus, Arcadia, Indrakuala. 10th-Carmarthen shire, Kaya Maru, Koerber, Nyanta,

Euphrate Dunedin, Titan.

13th- British str., 1,374, A. W. Oiter-Bohemia, Leertes, Peleus, Sardinia, bridge, 20ta December-Manila 17th Paul Lecat, Laomedon 17th Bengloe, December, General. Butterfield & China, Japan, Scandia, Voronej. 20th- Swife... VLADIMIE, Russian str., 3,197, Kami Achilles, Antilochus, Atsula Maru, Glen. chansky, 17th December-Odesss 9th roy, Goeben, Iyo Maru, St. Patrick,

Sithania, Thesus, Shimosa, December, General Russian Volun- Burmese Prince. teer Fleet. WaxasANG, British str., 1,517, T. H. Ligh- man, 18th December-Chinking 13th December, General-Jardine, Mathe- son & Co.

HANOI, French str., 750, A Marzuerite,TEAN,

23rd December-Pakboi 22ud Decem- ber, General.-A. R. Marty. HANYANG, British str., 1,207, J. Cogan,

..

19th December--Tientsin 12th Decem ber, General.-Butterfield & Swire. JOHANNE, German str., 51, H. Ipland, 17th December Calcutta 4th Decem ber, General--Order. KANEU, British str., 1,143, Suebben, 22nd December-Shanghai 18th December, General,-Butterfield & Bwire,

ather Falmer &&

The Wire Merchany of the last

NAPIER JOHNSTONE'S

St

SQUARE BOTTLE '

WHISKY.

UNVARIED FOR OVER

150 YEARS,

THE SAME TO-DAY AS IN 1745. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS.

SOLE AGENTS IN HONGKONG

LANE, GRAWFORD & CO.,

and from Arx. WINE MRICHANTS.

WEATHER REPORT.

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On the 24th at 12.25 p.m.--Pressure has increased moderately over the whole of China and Formosa, but is inclined to give way over the Philippines.

Strong monsoon is indicated along the coast of Cbias to the south of Shanghai, and over the N, China Sen.

Hongkong rainfall for 24 hours ending at 10a.m. to-day, 0.01 inches.

The forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon today is as followe:

DISTRICT

* Hongkong & Neighbourhood.

Formoss Channel

FORECAST,

fstrong northerly

gales.

South coast of China botwean (The same

Hongkong and Lamooks

**

No. L.

Bouth coast of China between (The same as

Hongkong and Hainan..

N.E. winds, fresh; fine.

No. 1.

CHINA COAST METFOROLOGICAL

Station,

REGISTER

23RD DECEMBED, A.M.

Vl'ostock Nemuro Hakodate.....

Tokio.....

Kochi Nagasaki Kagoshim

Naha

lahi'jms

Bonin Is. Chefoo...... Weihaiwel Hankows Kiukiang Shanghai... Gutzlaff

Sharp Peak

78.30.47, 1143

6

36.59 23 88

30.70 22

30.46 28-

7 a.30.52 55

Wind.

NNE

6a.30.41.52 | 65 | NA.

Bwatow...-7.30.37 51 79KN

Amoy

Taihoku Tatcha

Tainan ......

Koshua

Pescadores... Canton

Hongkong

Vict. Peak

3sp Rock Масло Wachow

Hoihoi Pakhorva Pholies

L'ourane

C. St. James.... Aparri ...... Manita ...... Legaspi Bacolai

ficile *** Cebu......

Labusa

5a.30.45-

30.28

N

30 25

N

30.18

NE 10

NE

30.23

9.30.47 4257

6.30.35 5073 | xx¤;

7 a

6a. 30 31

9.305

630.35 54

AS

На

30.10 68

E

$29.99 74

MNE

131.05

$29.96

89.92

NE

9.

29.91 79

29 93 81 29.8) 831

NW

BW

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T. F. CLAXTON, Director,

Hongkong, Observatory, 23rd December, 1912. I BARONSTER, redwood to 32 degrobis Fahrenhoit on the leval of the esa in inalies, tentha unđ hundredths.

2 TEMPERATURS, in the shade, ip degrees Fahrenheit.

3 HUMIDITY, in percentage of saturation, the buidity of ir naturalod with moisture being 100

4 DIRECTION or Wind, to two points,

5 FORCE OF WIND, according to Beaufort Scale. 6 STATE OF Weather, b· blue sky, o desobed sland, d drizzling rato, f fog a gloomy, h lightning, everest, P passing showers, q equally, erain, s snow, thunder, visibility, w daw (web),

O PAIN in inches, tenths and handredtha,

HONGKONG METEOROLOGICAL

REGISTER

Hongkong Observatory, December 24th

Previous On Date On Date at Day

at 2 p.m. 6 8.0, 2 p.m.

30.23

Barometer Temperature Hamidity......

30.35

30.29

50

· 60·

73

48

Torck,

Wind Direction ........!

Foros Weather Rain

North NNE

NE

4

0.01

ARRIVALS AT HOME. December 20th-Laertes, Spezia, Titan, Arcadia.

Highest open air Temperature on 23rd...63 Lowest open air Temperature en 23rd...52.