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foreigner bringing in gold notes or green-is advertised (page 4) for sale by auction

The P. and O. steamer feylon, 4,001 tons gross and 2,337 fon net register, has been sold through Missus. - Davis, Summers & Co., of Kobe, to the Kaishi- moto Kissen Kaisha, of Qanka.

backs does not apply." It will not be an in Paris, offence for a tourist or anybody else to import or" possess "gold coins or gold notes, or oven silver nutsu (1,r., Chineso notes), in the same way that "possession" of foreige silver or nickel coins will be an offence, but wo repeat that the "Ordinace to prohibit The Canton Government has requested the circulation of Foreign Notes" will, the Peking authorities to prohibit the im as it stands, make any person who cir-portation of raw Indian ophum into the culates or attempts to circulate a gold Province, contending that Kwanetung is note liable on summary conviction to entirely free of opium cultivation. MERCHANTS¦a fine not: exceeding twenty-five dollars, and the note or notos so circulated or attempted to be circulated are liable to be confiscated. It would indeed be absolutely absurd - tø cowe down upon the unwary tourist in this way, but as the Bill stands there really is some reason for the appretensions which, we are informed prevail among the shopkeepers in this Tourists may be expected-in

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THE BALKAN SITUATION.

DUSSIA'S ARBITRATION ACCEPTED.

ST. PETERSBURG, June 13th. Dulgaria and Servia have agreed to accept the arbitration of Russia.

BELGRADE, June 13th. Servia has sont a Note proposing to Bulgaria that they mutually reduce their forces on the frontier to one-fourth of the present number.

THE MURDERED VIZIER.

CONSTANTINOPLE, June 13th. Shefket Pasha, the murdered Grand Vizier, was buried in a mausoleum on the Hill of Liberty with great military pomp, The Turkish Press pay glowing tributes to his services. Further arrests have been mide.

CONSTANTINOPLE, June 13th. Prince Suid. Halim has been definitely appointed Grand Vizier.

THE STOCK EXCHANGE.

LONDON, Jane 13th.. The Stock Exchange on Thuisduy after- noon took a favourable swing round owing to the improved situation in the Balkans. No big failure is now expected, but there may be some small failures. It is probable that liquidation will continue

for some time, but the public are buying af bargain prios.

Dr Backz, a German physician, who considerable reputation in enjoys a Japan, where he resided some scars, is reported to be very ill in Germany, suffer- ing from aneurist of a soyere nature. He came to Japan some forty years ago, and was the first foreign physician engaged by the Japanese Government, being Professor of the Tokyo Imperial University. A number of eminent Japa all innocence of intention to commit anaese physicians of the present day were offence against the laws of the Colony-to all trained under Dr. Bacla : attempt to circulate geld notes, because it

Under the title of "The Land of the is not an uncommon, and apparently, in a Blue Poppy," the Cambridge University

glass, uut an objectionable, practice Press will shortly publish Yr. F. King-TURKEY'S NEW GRAND VIZIER, for shopkeepers in other countries to accept on Ward's record of his experiences and such tender. When accepted here such observations when he was engaged in notes do not go into general circulation plant-collecting in Western China and in the Colony, to compete, as it were, with South-Eastern Tibet during the year 1911. local notes, but are taken at the The book is not one for botanists only. first convenient opportunity to the nearest indeed the human element predominates monoy-changer. There cannot possibly La and the author has many interesting tales. any serious objection to this practice so to tell of the Tibetan people, amongst far as gold notes are concerned, but our whom he often played the part of medisine. point is that, me the Bill stands, itman, receiving presents of milk and eggs supplies a reason for the fears of the as his fee. A number of maps at the end Chinese shopkeepers, because it obviously of the book show the exact districts-some would become an offonce in Hongkong for of them not visited before by white men- covered by Mr. Ward in his travels, and person to fundor a gold to and for the the interest of the book is largely increased shopkeeper to receive it, and both would by the inclusion of forty photographs become liable to the penalties prescribed-taken by the author. The book is dedi- that is to say, confiscation of the notes, and cated to the memory of the author's a fiue not exceeding twenty-five dollars father, Professor H. Marshall Ward. When the Bill prohibiting the circulation of Foreign Notes is dealt with in Committen Professor Smith, Dean of the Engineer- doubtless this aspect of the matter willing Faculty at the Hongkong University, receive consideration. Meanwhile it may bs in sending to The Tinies à supplement- noted in regard to the objections advancedary list of gifts by British engineering by the Chluase merchants against certain firms, points out that, while the machines provisions of the other Bill-probibiling in the list represent most valuable equip foreign silver and nickel coins that meat, especially in the department of A. S. WATSON & CO..the Government is prepared to meet those heat engines, there is still need for more objections by permitting the import of electrical apparatus and machine tools. LIMITED,

foreign silver coin under licence, carrying. A number of electrical machines are very rightly, conditions sufficiently stringent wanted, the average size being about 10 to prevent any possible subsequent tempta.kw, for use in the power station and the electrical machinery department, together tion to put the coins in circulation in the

with two switchboards and fittings. It is Colony. The fact that the second reading hoped to obtain a complete equipment for of the Bills was not opposed suggests that experiments in all branches of electrical the Chinese representatives were satisfied work, and in appealing to manufacturers with the promised concession, though much to see that this branch of engineering is will depend on the latitude allowed for the adequately repressited in the equipment retention and exportation of the foreign of the University Professor Smith urges in the usual course that the electrical market in China offers of business from the interior. With great opportunities of which advantage such safeguards to trade the law in should be taken. regard to foreign silver and nickel coina; and foreiga mötes, will, we have no doubt bo observed and worked with as little friction and as great success as the Copper Coinage Ordinance of 1912.

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MARRIAGE.

MATTHEWMM-BARRY-On June 7th, at

Shanghe, THOMAS HENRY MATTHEW MAN, to FLORENCE MAY, second daughter of Mr. G. B. BARRY, of Shanghai,

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HONGKONG, June 14th, 1913.

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THE MAGISTRÁCY.

A bousshoy was summoned by his European employer, a German, for absenting himself without leave. It was stated that he went away every night despite warning, and his Worship, For the second day in accession the remarking that servants nowadays were becoming unbearable, said he would ask plague retura has been blank.

complainant not to pay him any wages and also impose a fine of $10, iri default que month's imprisonment,

The German mail of tho 14th May was delivered in London on the 12th June..

According to the records of the Royal Observatory, nearly ten inches of rain have fallen this week.

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́ ́ THE RISING IN MOROCCO.

MOORS FILE ON A STRANDED SPANISH

GUNBOAT,

LoyDos, June 13th. Reports of fighting in the neighbour hood of Tetuan show that the tribesmen are very aggressive. A fight lasting for six hours for the possession of Bosceja Bridge resulted in a victory for the Spaniards, but the exhausted troops with drew under the protection of the cavalry, leaving a Battalion to liold the bridge.

Regular communications betweon Tetuan and Tangier have been cut, but single couriers have brought the news that the situation et Tetuan is wrious, the city being encompassed by hostile tribes. Moors disguised as women wore caught stabbing Spaniards within the town, Special guards have been stationed at all

the Consulates.

MADRID, June 13th.

A colum sent to occupy a position in. the vicinity of Tetuan was fercely at- tacked and returned after losing 20 killed and 60 wounded,

GURALTAR, June 13th.

The Spanish gunboat General Concha with a crew of 8 stranded on Wednesday during fog near Alhuezmas uniler a high eliff, from which the Moors kept up a continual fire, making it " possible for the salvage steamer to apy-nich. The gunboat Laurig on Thursday dave off the assailants, and is now taking off the killed and wounded from the General Congha. Among the killed is the Com- ruander of the gunboat. The stranded gunboat will be blown up.

BRITISH NAVAL AVIATION.

AIRSHIP'S UNSUCCESSFUL MALDEN FLIGHT,

LONDON, June 13th.

An ingenious attempt to escape from Victoria Gael was related to Mr. Haze land yesterday, when Mr. Pierpont, chief harder, appeared to prosecute a man, mamed Ip Cheong, for impersonating The next Gymkhana, under the auspices another man who was rightly to have been discharged from prison on Thursday HONGKONG OFFICE: 10s, Die Vaus Reno C.

of the Hongkong Gymkhana Club,is morning. Evidenes was given to the LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STrumr, E.C.ixed for Saturday, July 12th, when there effect that when the prisoners for dis

will, as usual, be seven events.

charge were assembled prisoner, who was undergoing a sentence of three monthe We regret to record that news has been hard labour, which would not expire until recsived of the death in London of Mrs. Kong, a man who had been sentenced to 9th August, represented himself as Li Aitken, mother of Mrs. George Lammert. 14 days' imprisonment and who was to Mrs. Aitken and long been ill, and went be discharged that morning. Prisoner Ture statement made in the Legislativ to England with Mrs. Lammert early in id the other man's jacket and number, Council on Thursday by the Hon. COLONIAL the Spring in the hope that the change of Li Kong. Not until witness brought along and when challenged insisted that he was SECRETARY Fhan bringing forward thediate would prove beneficial. This L Kong and confronted the two men made her maiden trip at Farnborough on Currency Bill for second reading will serve hope, however, was not realised and Mrs. would defendant admit that he was Ip to dissipate some erroneous impressions Aitken passed away on the 20th ult

Cheong His Worship sentenced the man Thursday. There was a great leakage of to three months' hard labour, to take which prevail among the Chinese community

based upon au evident misapprehension hai three months ago and was recently H. J. Lind, who absconded from Shang-

efleet on the expiry of the sentence he is eas, the envelope buckled, and the pilot at present serving.

in descending just missed a collision with

arrested on his arrival in San Francisco, officials. We were informed a few days has been released from custody on a writ

the aeroplane shals.

ago, for example, that there was official: of habeas corpus. It appears that there the tutor car regulations. Mr. Laurit

slatements made in interviews - with

The new French-made navy airship

AUSTRALIAN POLITICS.

SYDNEY, June 13th.

OBITUARY,

yesterday in a certain prosecution under A curious tangle became appareat

authority for the belief that even the is no extradition treaty which will apply answered a summuus for allowing his sou, of the Dragon Cycle Company, British sovereign and the Bank of England to a British subject arrested in the States motor car to be driven on Queen's Road note would be covered by the prohibitions, for an offence in China, hence Lind's West without a number, and promptly

Mr. McGowan has resigned the leader Had we not been unduly pressed in

informed his Worship that the tar did not ship of the Labour Party in favour of success in getting clear of the authorities.

belong to him. Inspector Dymond said a busy moment by that statement we sheld have cought for confrrastion in

At an action in the Summary Court he understood the driver, a man named Mr. Holman, and also resigns from the Smith, would appear, His Worship the phraseology of the Bills, and would J. H. Kemp), Mr. Jackson, appearing for Lauritson replied that it belonged to Mr.

yesterday, before the Puisne Judge (Mr. asked to whom the car belonged, and Mr. Premiership at the end of the mouth. speedily hare discovered that is was errone-

the plaintiff, asked that a day should be Friesland, to whom he sold it and whom Dus, so far, ut least, as the circulation of fixed for the use, Mr. J. H. Gardiner, le supplied with a driver. Inspector foreign gold coins is concerned. The for the defendant, preferred that it

Dymond said he understood the driver "certain foreign coins" mentioned in the should go over for a week, saying that he to see that the car was in proper order was licensed, and it dovolved upon him Bill are foreign silver and nickel coins, would not be able to get his client up before taking it out.

His Worship therefore, reither the importation nor the from the country. Mr. Jackson: "My abetted. Smith, the driver, having said obrved that the driver had aided and

inspecting these documents. (Laughter.) Friesland, his Worship said the only

and have Smith as a witness.

The the hunting field. summons against Mr. Lauritson was with- drawn and Smith was cautioned for not William Des Voeux, when Governor of Hong- Lord St. Levin was A.D.C. to Sir

having taken his lioezer with him.

kong, 1889-90.3

LONDON, June 13th. The octogenarian peer, Baron Stafford, is dend.

Lord St. Levan has died under a tre

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WANDSWORTH BYN-ELECTION,

UNIONIST CANDIDATE RETURNED.

The result of the bye-election at Wands worth is as follows:--

13.425

Mr. Samuel (UT) Mr. Havolack Wilson (In-

dependent Labour)...... 7,088 Unionist majority 4,337 The Liberals did not contest the seat..

THE MARCONI SHARE TRANSACTIONS.

ARCONDING BROKER'S HEAVY LIABILITIES.

LONDON, June 13th:

In the Bankruptcy proceedings in connection with the affairs of the abscond- ing broker Fenner, an examination of whose books revealed that the Master of Elbank had bought 3,000 American Marconi shares in 1912, the Official Receiver stated that the liabilities

amounted to between

£10,000.

£100,000

WAH MINISTER AND LORD

ROBERTS.

PROPOSED BERATE ARAN DOWRI).

HONGKONG SHARE

MARKET.

Mesari. Vernon & Smyth in their. weekly share report dated 13th June state: --

There has been a continued good demand for local stocks during the paste week, and rates after various fluctuations. close generally on the firm side. London, after a bad settlement owing to heavy forced selling and continued financial stringency, has recovered to some extant, and closes with a general advance on the lowest prices touched. Fine Hard Para Rubber has advanced to 3/10 per lb., but Plantation Sheets have declined to 3/03 per lb., the tone of the London share market, however, being stronger.

The Bank of England rate of discount remains unchanged at 4 per cent, and the open market rate, after advancing to 4) per cent., oloses asier at 42 per cent. Bar Silver doses dull at 275-16d. for ready, TT. is quoted at 1/117, Shanghai T.T. and 27. for forward delivery. Storling at 721, and Singapore T.T. at 91.

had several sales pat through at 8500 BANKS-Hongkong and Shanghais have and now close with buyers at this figure, London being unchanged at £81 10.

MARINE INSURANCE-Unions still con- tinue a quiet market at 87921, and sales. of Cantons have been effected at $295. North Chinas are inquired for at Tls. 13t and Yangiszes at the rate of 385 with

73.

and NSURANCES.-Hongkongs have

LONDON, June 13th.

The proposed meeting between Colonel Sely, the Secretary for War, and Eari Roberts, at the Eighty Club, has been abandoned.

PRINCE OF WALES AS A PRIVATE,

LONDON, June 13th.

buyers at $357, being a firm market. Chinas have improved to $147, at which price business has been done.

SHIPPING - Hongkong, Canton and Macaos, after sales at 8274, close with sellers at 8271. fudo-Chinas have had small sales at 804, at which figure they close. China and Manilas have advanced to $11, at which figure basi- Ress has been done and now close sellers with sellers at $37 and Star Ferries aro at the same rate. Douglases are quiet firm at $51 with sales and buyers.

On-Shell Transports during the werk declined to a selling rate of 108/105 and improved to 107/6, at which figure buyers came forward, and now close at a selling quotation of 11/3 Ural Caspians are reported at 15- middle and Mexicar Eagles at 3/0 middle.

ho vince of Wales is spanding a wek in camp with the Oxford University Taining Corps is a private. GERMAN AND PRUSSIAN LOANS. at $37.

(ONLY HALF AUÐSCRIBED.

LONDON, June 13th. The German nan of. M.50,000,000 and the Prussian loan of M.175,000,000, to be devoted to reproductive purposes, and particularly to milways, have met with a lukewarm reception, and were only half-subscribed:

THE HOME RULE QUESTION.

LONDON, June 13th.

Sir Edward Carson and the Irish

Unionist meaibers of Parliament started on their anti-Home Rule campaign at Glasgow. They will visit the chief centres, The party will be followed later by Mr. Redmond and other Home Rulers.

FRENCH MILITARY

DISTURBANCES.

PARIS, June 13th.

A number of soldiers have been sen- tened at Bourges to terms ranging from the months to a year for demonstrating against the three years' service.

THE PRIZE RING.

LONDON, June 15th. Carpentier and Wells have signed articles for a return match for £500 aside in November.

ENGLISH RACING.

Lospos, June 13th. The race for the Newbury Cup sulted:

Chili. II. Rivoli

Early Hope

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REFINERIES-China Sugars after sales at $104 and 8105 close with sellers at the Intter price, being a quiet market.. Luzons still remain a neglected market

MINING.-Tronohs are on offer at 75/-, Heawoods at 4/3 being a quiet market, and Raubs have sellors at $3.50. Chinese Engineerings have declined to a middle price of 39/4,and London is a buyer of Pahangs at 107-

DOCKS, WHARVES AND GODOWNS.--Hong- kong and Whampoa Dicks have led to seat, and now close sightly easier, sellers considerable business between 883 and coming forward at $8. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharves have been a lively market and have touched 290, but re now easier with sellers at 988). New Amoy Ducks have advanced to 884 buyers, and Shanghai and Hongkow Wharves are dormant, the latest quotation being Tis. 100. Shanghai Docks are quoted in the North at Tis, co.

LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS-Hong- kong Lands have been a firm market all the week, sales having taken place at $110, at which figure they close buyers. Kowloon Lands have advanced to 940 and are a strong market, and the same can be said regarding West Points, which close at 874 buyers. Business has been done in Humphreys Estates at $91, and they now close slightly easier, there being sellers at $9. Hongkong Hotels have improved to 8192 and 888 buyers for old and new respectively,

COTTON MILLS.-Hongkongs have been booked at 80 and 8025, at which latter figure the market clones with buyers.

MISCELLANEOUS.-China Providents re- main strady at 80, Green Islands have improved to $5.90 buyers, and Electrics tor$374, Ices have sold at 2184, Powells

10, Weismanns at $23, Ropes at 8211, and Hongkong Electric Trams at 7/3, all closing with buyers. China Lights have advanced to $4, at which price, there are now ellers. Dairy Farms are proour- able at $26, Steam Laundries at 84%. Pulps at 820, and Steam Fisheries at $4, Watsons having buyersat 38. 10. Langkats close dull in the North at Tle. 67 with probable local buyers at Tls, 563,

LONDON QUOTATIONS.-To hand thin remorning by wire from our Agents, these are as follows (alf middle prices):- Tronoh Mines_.......

Eight ran. Winner won by u length,

five lengths separating second and third. Bebing 100 to 15 Chili 1L, 4 to Rivoli, and 7 to 2 Early Hope.

INQUEST ON A PRISONER,

An inquest was held at the Magistracy yesterday by Mr. F. A. Hazeland, on Mak Ping, who died in Victoria Gaol. The following were the jury-Messrs. F. P. Shrof. A. H. Ferguson, and P. A Rozie:

The Chief Warder Mr. Pierpont, said the deceased was received into prison on the 8th inst. to serve seven days' hard labour for beginning.

Pahang Consolidated

Ural Caspian!...................

Malayan Tin Dredgers

Crited Serdangs

Mexican Eagles

Rubber Trasta

Eastern Trusts

1

Shell Trassports.

73/0

·10/0

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(457-

.... 38/3

9/0

39/0

7/8 premium.

10/6

.108/9

Indo-Chins (Combined)...1857- Chinese Engineerings 32/6 Hongkong Electric Trans. 773,

RUBBER DIVIDENDS.

LINGGI PLANTATIONS-Final dividend of 431 per cent. (actual) in respect of 1912, making a total distribution of 143, per sent for the year, leaving £5,924 to bo carried forward. The dividend now recommended is equivalent to 10ld. per share, less tax. The final dividend for 1911 was 681 per cent., making a total of 103 per ont..

PAHANG CONSOLIDATED. Interim dividend at the rate of 7 per cent, per Dr. C. McKenny, medical otcer, annum for the half-year ended January: of the gaol, said he was summoned 31, 1913, ·on the preferenos capital, by telephone

the 12inst to payable on June 4. see the man, and on his arrival the prisoner was in a dying condition, and died almost immediately. He, mide a post mortem examination and found On account of the louses sustained

INDEMNITY TO MERCHANTS.

circulation of the British sovereign is friend's client was in my office yesterday Ee was ordered to drive the ear by Mr. panning operation, which was rendered evidence of old standing pleurity and by the merchants and treders in Shanghai

barred. thoughthe Bill dealing with Foreign

Notes, as it at present stands, while it does He admitted, too, that he sent this pro- thing to do was to summon Mr. Friesland necessary as the result of an accident in

not prohibit the inportation of foreign missory note. (Laughter.) Mr. Gardiner. uotes, does prohibit their circulation. The There is a good defence to this." The COLONIAL SECRETARY stated in his speech I case was put over,

Pericarditis. The lifer was small. There was a history of opium smoking. In his opinion death was due to cirrhosis of the liver.

A verdict of death from natural canses was returned,

during the revolution the varinus Guilds have again requested the Government, to make good the losses. In reuly the Minis- try of Finance said that the Government. would not pay the indemnity out of the loan, but would grant the amount as soon as the receipta of the Government were in a normal condition.-Feking Doily News