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SHIPPING NOTES.

A Japanese contemporary states that the number of Japanese tramp vessels now under charor by foreign merchants and working on occan-going service, total more than 10,

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A recent Dalny paper gives the follow- ing freight rata- Moji-Yokohama, .. Coal (par ton)...Y.1.05 Moji-Hongkong,

020 Moji-Manila,

5.50 Wakamaten-Shanghai,

·6,50 Dairen-Moji, Bonn Cako (per píou))- 15 seù Dairen-Yokohama,

20 sen Newchwang-Ishihamn,

30 sen

31

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The number of the Belligerents met

total altogether 66, comprising 65 German and 11 Austrian vessals, the aggregate tonnage being 518,706. Tho HAL. steamers Loongnoon, St. Kractke, and Got. Jaeschke, all of which had been fami- liar figures in China waters for many Honolulu, whilst the O. J. D. Ahiers, at the Company's Far Eastom line, is

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·CHINESE · OFFICIAL

DOCUMENTS,

THE HONGKONG DAILY FREEN, SATURDAY, APRIL 10th, 1915.

-We give below a selection from recent official documents, translated by the Peking Gazelle-

THE KWAŃGTUNG LOTTERY. The Ministry of Finance has submitted he following petition to the President, requesting that a limited period he fixed within which the Charity Lottery of Kwangtung will be legalised, so that cor ruption may be avoided:

and Commerce has been somewhat reluer- ↑ HONGKONG SHARE MARKET. ant to grant such requesta. We bereby recommend that the present request of the fishing representatives be granted

The President's reply the petition is hereby approved and caro should he taken act to allow any corruption.

* A UNIFORM CURRENCE

The Minister of Finance das submitted the following petition to the President requesting that exchange be established for the circulation of the Government notes and coins, and that officials be appointed to co-operate with the Bank of China, etc.

Messrs. Vernon & Smyth in their weekly share report, dated th April, stato

The local market has, with few excep. tions, ruled firm during the past wick, and a fair gonorail business has been transacted. "No London market is prac. tically unchanged, but with quovations

MARINE INSURANCES.nions have been. dealt in to a small extent at 5803 and 80071, the market closing with sellers at Cantons are quiet hut steady at $910. $300 and Yangtzee at $924 ex- the divi- dend of $15 per share fer 1913 paid in time in request at Tls. 176 with no busi- Shanghai to-day. North Chinas con-

the easy side with sellers at 130 and prob

FIRE INALDIANCES.-Chinas continus on

able buyers at $125. Hongkongs remain

obtainable under an advance.

SHIPPING China and Manilas barc

been booked at 85 and more shares ars probably obtainable at the retci. Douglases have improved to 838 with anchinged with sales at 892 and $22, sales and close firm. Steamboats are and Indo-Chinus at 801 to 633, the later

still on offer at $30, but no business closing in request at 891. Star Ferrica has transpired

on the firm side if anything. Bar Silver quoted to-day at 2d., Tin at £7,

Exchange on Lon-- and Rubber at 2/4. dan is quoted officially at 1/1 T.T., on In compliance with the instructions of

Shanghai at 78 T.T., and ou Singapore the President, this Ministry has carefully

The principal measure for the improve-TTT., the Bank's buying rate on considered the regulations relating to the ment of the francial condition of today Shanghai heing 70 for three days' bills. Charity Lottery of Kwangtung, and we is to secure a free circulation of the been neglected throughout the period BANKS.-Hongkong and Shanghais have hereby request that a Jimited period he Government money throughout the

under review, and the quotation i chantmen now interned at Ainerican ports fixed for the légalisation of the same country. No person out have a healthy unchanged at 2800 sellers.

that corruption may be avoided. In the constitution, anJess his blood circalates instructions of the Secretary of State, it properly. Tho Government Banknotes is stated that the Censors have submitted have only been circulated in certain a petition to the effect that the high off-places in the country, while in the more cials of Kwangtung have, from pretended interior and remote districts they se not motives of charity, removed the prohibito he found at all. According to the new tions against gambling therefore, probisystem of taxation, all proceeds of taxa bitions against gambling should be en- are to be paid in dollars. In the interior years before the war, are lying idle ut forced in accordance with regulations, districts. the juhabitants have, therefore, ces reported locally,

and the Ministry of Finanes should be to pay the same in sycco and old coins at instructed to investigate the regulations an enormous discount. Thus, for 3, the made by the said high officials relating to people have sometimes to pay double or the issuance of a Charity Lottery, etc. treble the legal amount. This affords a Upon inquiry, the Chiang Chun and Gorgood opportunity for sharp-dealing mer-arm with buyers at $373 and no shares A meeting of the directors and prin- crnor of Kwangtung replied that the said chants and officials to practise corruption. nipal shareholders of the Toyo Kisen Ki Charity Lottery has been introduced on In order to namedy the system, it is neces sha was held at the Imperial Hotel, Tok-account of the special conditions obtail-sary that more branches of the Bank ing in that province. They also sent us should be established throughout the y, for the discussion of the accounts for the regulations relating to the same. It country, and a uniform rate of Govern- It was an will be remembered that some time age, ment notes and coins established. More the second half of last year.

unced that the business for the period Hen Ting-lin and Wang Chi-tang pra coins should be issued and the value of

posed the introduction of a Charity at the Government currency fixed. in question had been unfavourable, there tery in order to raise funds for the Relief. I have travelled in the south and north bring a loss of Yen 140,000, and it was not Work of Kiangsu, and Anhui, but the of the country and have discussed with advisable therefore to declare any divi Ministry rigorously declined to comply many persons well versed in the subject

with the request, on acourt of the bane of Currency Reform. It has been unani are casier with sellors Tls. 37 d Ous-Langkats, after sales at Tla. 92, dead on new or e'd shares. The prospects ful influence exercised by the lottery symously advocated that in order to secure probable buyers at Tla. 36. Shells have for the present term, however, are good ten upon the moral standard of society. free circulation of the Government notes been dealt in at 90/- to 91/3, closing with and the directors hope to be able to Therefore, as a matter of course, the rea and coins throughout the country, ex-buyers at the former rate, and probable esnt introduction of a lottery system in charges should be established in the sellers at 91/ Ural Caspians are un- recommend the payment of dividends Kwangtung should en general principles branches of the Bank of China. A special changed at 387. nominal and British Bur- at the rate of 18 per cent, on preference be discountenanced. However, the eir department should be organised in the mahe at 4 middle. shares and 7 or 8 per cent, on old shares cumstances of Kwang ung Province differ Bank of China to attend to this special materially from those of other provinces. business, and as this new system will After some discussion the shareholders On account of the intrigues, and plots of affect the financial condition of the whole present approved the directors pro- the rebels, in the 11th month of last year it country, we hereby recommend that was approved by the Central Government special officials be appointed to take that 10 vings of new troops bo organised charge of this Department, for the purpose of strengthening the de- The President's Reply The proposal lenas forces of that province. If the is hereby approved and ouforced. A man Charity Lottery should suddenly be stop-date has already been denied appointing ped now, not only will there be no funds the above-mentioned officiale, to meet the expenses of the Relief Work, but the newly-recruited troops will be left without means of support. Hence we have perforce to choose a lesser evil by allowing the lottery to continue for a eertain limited period. Moreover, in times allowed to enable funds to be raised for relief work. Therefore, in view of the special conditions of Kwangtung province, it would be premature to order the lottery just at present, However, this should not be regarded as a prece dent, nor should it be allowed to continue the Regulations submitted by that pro-as thorned in the wakellors, and Central Itates at $100

posals.

The London corrependent of the Man. chester Guardias understands that there is a good deal of friction between Chinese and Japanese shipping interests in Far, Eastern waters. The Japanese interests are, it is true, overwhelmingly predemi nant, but of late successful efforts have

- HONOURING A MISSIONARY

DOCTOR

Chiang Chan Chu Jui and Governor Chu Ying-kuang of Chekiang haye' sub-

ther improved during the wock and close

REFINERIES-China Sugars bave fur firm with saks at $112. Luzons aro neglected with sellers at 828.

MININO. Kailans have boon booked at

34/ and at this rate a few more shares are to be had, Raubs have weakened to a selling quotation of $1, which is about the equivalent of Singapore. Trobons are quies, but with probable buyers at slightly under the nominal quotation of 32/6/2013 Ng M

been made to meet their competition along foreign countries tas lottery system is at mitted the following petition to the Pro. and Whampoa Docks have improved to

the coast of China. The correspondent continues her a Chinese company is being formed, in conjunction with Ameri- oan capitalists, with a view to the main tenance of services on the Pacific. The intention at first is to establish a line to

Run Resnaison. Ti thin fs aureosafaļ veste

the local authorities there to discontinue

sels will be run on the European routes later on.

At present the only Japanise vinac, the period for the duration of this company having direct connection with Charity Lottery shall be the years. We hereby suggest that after the lapse of the the United Kingdom is the Nippou Yasen period, no more licences should be issued Kaisha, whose steamers make regular use by that province to continue the practice. of the Thames. I hear, however, that in During the stipulated period of three years, the Governor and the Chief of the consequence of the withdrawal of Aus Finance Bureau of the said provinco trian and Germen ships another Japanese should devise means to raise fund in a proper manner to defray administrative concern, the Osaka Shosen Kaisha, and other expenditures tends to trade with Mediterranean and probably West of England ports. There is, in fact, abundant evidence to show that when the war comes to an end the German shipping industry will have now competitors to face.

AT THE SUMMARY COURT. STAY OF EXECUTION TO BE DEMOVED.

In the case in which Mr. F. Chopard'

The President's Reply:-The proposal is hereby approved, and the said Minis try is to carry the same into effect,

INTIMATIONS

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JUST RECEIVED:

CASEMENT CLOTHS

IN A VARIETY OF SHADES.

CRETONNES

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TAFFETAS

LINENS,

SHEETINGS,

TISSUES.

WIDE RANGE OF BORDERS TO MATCH.

PATTERN BOOK ON APPLICATION.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

THEATRE

ROYAL.

DOCKS, WHALVES AND GODOWNS.--Hong- kong and Kowloon Wharves have been booked at $66 and close firm. Hongkong $5 and continue in request. There are buyers in the North of Shanghai Docks at Tis. 52, and of Shanghai and Hongkew Wharves at Ts. 86, but no business is According to the provisions made in reported locally. New Engineerings are the regalations granting decorations, any quoted nominal at Tls. 8ảng giá foreigner residing in China, who has LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.-Hong- rendered meritorions service to this coun- kong Lands are quiet at $110 with prob WITH THEIR POWERFUL COMPANY, WILL PRESENT THE LATEST AND

sident requesting that Decoration Le awarded to Moi Teng keng (Dr. D. Duncan Mair) an English doctor, who has done waty philanthropic deede:

Government is desirous of cultivating the friendship of foreigners and appreciates their philanthropic deeds.

for at 40 ila med quotation of 2831. Hongkong Hotels are placed at slightly under the nominal unchanged at $118 and without business to report. There are buyera of Ham- phreys Estates at $64.

COTTON MILLB.Ewos are firmer with buyers in the North at Tla. 135. Kung Yiks are enquired for at Tis, 121, Laou Kung Mows at Tis. 84, sud Shanghai Cottons at Tls BG. There are sellers of Scor Chess at Tis 40, Internationals belug quiet at Tis. 80, and Hongkongs at $84.9

MISCELLANEOUS-China Borneos have improved to 8111 huyers, and China Lights to 34 buyers after cales, China Providents have been booked at $88, Wat-

FOR A SHORT SEASON ONLY,

MESSES. CHARLES HOWITT AND A. PHILLIPS,

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“WHAT THE

PRICES... Commencing at 9.15 Sharp. Hangkong, 1st April, 1910.

FOR

Mei Teng-keng, an English doctor, who is a native of Scotland, came to this pro vince at the commencement of the reign of the late Emperor Kung Fun He established a hospital in the provincial capital, which has been supported by con tributions raised by the Church in Eng land. He has devoted his whole energie to philanthropic works and has achieved great results. He does not impose upun the poor and destitute heavy fees; hence the people have received widespread PROTECTION OF THE KWANG benefits from him. Ho has also helped to further other philanthropic causes He TUNG FISHING INDUSTRY, has incorporated schools in his hospital, educating the children of the post, and The Board of General Staff, and the devising for thein means of livelihood.ons at 87, Trams at 36.10 and $5, and Cements at $7.10 Dairy Farms are Ministries of Interior, Navy and Agricul. He has been engaged in this work for a wanted at 334, Cements at $7, Electrics turo and Commerce have submitted tho following petition to the President reperiod of more than 30 years, and his at 340, Trans at $5, Ropes at $26, and services to the public have indeed been China Providents at 871. Peak Trains questing that sanction be given to Kwang valuable. He loves to reside in this coun-

are obtainable at $103, Steam Laundries tung Province for the establishment of a flest for the protection of the fishing try and help the citizens. The natives at $33, Watsons at 87 and Powells at $63, here who have come in contact with him industry:-

The Chiang Chun of Kwangtung has have not ceased to praise his magnani Union Water Boats are quiet at €17) with MEMOS.-Hongkong Ice Company, Ltd., (proprietor of the Astor House Bole!; submitted a petition to the effect that mons deeds, As we have heard of and probable coliers de SOLIGNUM

Kwangtung is contre of the fishing in- verified the acts of this philanthropist, it Becured judgment in his daim for $600 dustry, and there are tens of thousands of is wrong to ignore the same. Although to ordinary annual meeting on the 12th inst., transfor books closed from the odd against F. C. Castlemayne, Mr. W. fishing boats. These boats have never relieve distress and save the people is 30th ult. to 12th inat, inclusive. Green been registered, and should bed charecters the fundamental principle embodied in B. Hind asked that stay of execution try to take advantage by concerting them the religion of Jesus, it is but fair and Island Cement Company, Limited, ordi- WOOD WORK, BRICK WORK, should be removed. The defendant solves among them, the consequences will just on the part of the Government to nary annual meeting on the 10th inst threatened a counter-claim, but this had be very serious. Therefore, it is impera-recognise the merit of the people. There-transfer books closed from the 1st to 10th not been done, and his solicitors had no tive that means should be devised to fore, we hereby recommend that a 4th inst., inclusive.

afford due protection

to the fishermen Class Chia-bo Decoration be granted to further instradions. Mr. Justice Haze

and to guard against the machinations of the said doctor, bad characters. Bo Yung chung, Hien The President's Reply: A Mandate has tand agreed to the request

Shih-ping and other representatives of already been issued granting the Decora- the fishermen recently ent in a petition. tion. This petition is hereby referred to proposing that in compliance with the the Ministry of Foreiga Affairs and the Regulations rewarding fishing vessels Bureau of Civil Appointments, which have captured pirate craft, all the shermen of the province had decided to co-operate in the construction of a small fleet for the protection of their industry. the provincial Subject to the approval authoritica, they will establish in the A. S. Rues said that he understood that provincial capital a Bureau for the Pro- the defendant was staying at a hotti infection of the Fishing Industry, and London, and he wanted to get judgcient branch bureauix in Swator, Macao, etc.

hira. against

Mr. Hind formerly The expenses will be borne jointly and appeared for the defendant, but he had severally by all the fishing boat owners, Bow no further instructions. Adjourned and all the suns formerly paid to the to Chambers.

local bad characters in order to seure freedom from molestation will no longeT be rendered necessary. Thus both the fishing industry will be promoted, and protection against pirater generally en- sured, etc.

WANTED JUDOMENT.

AR. Ellis, formerly of Hongkong, who went Home some months ago to join Kitchener's Army, was defendant in an action brought to recover 8800, alleger to be due on a promissory note.

Mr. C.

BIG FIRE IN TOKYO. MILLION AND HALF DAMAGE.

THE HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS.

ORDERS BY LIEUT,-GOL, A, CHAPMAN, · V«D.........

JOINED:

Pte. F. G. Herridge joined the Corps on 9th April, allotted Corps No. 1794 and posted to Left Section MG Co.

·PARADES. STA

2-Parades for to day (Saturday): Nil

DETAIL.

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3-Units on duty: Left Section 1 G. Co

and Scorts Company. Officers on duty; Ind-Lients. Murphy

and Cunningban. Orderly Officer: 2nd-Licat, Atephy. Orderly Sergeant: Sergeant amsay Medical Orderly: Private Janes. To furnish Guard.

AT VOLUNTEER HEADQUARTERS,

Next for duty: HK.V.R.

GE. STEWART, Capt., Adjutant, HK.V.C. SPECIAL POLICE RESERVE.

We are of opinion that as Kwangtung is a fishing centre, it is necessary that A fire occurred recently on the second moans should be provided to encourage floor of the shop of Mr. Jo Abe, wholesale this industry. The fishing fleet will not dealer in toilet articles at Bakuro-cho, only strengthen the Government fleet but Nihonbashi ki, Tokyo. The flames quick will also be of great assistance to the. The regulations have also ly spread, and reduced to ashes fifty-one Water Police. houses and partially destroyed 18 more been well drawn, and the plaris should before they wore brought under control ar be put into effect immediately. But it 42.m. Most of the destroyed or damaged must he emphasized that the Water PARADES houses were shops, and the Japan ddver Police should from time to time exercise control over the matter, lest corruption fiser says the loss is estimated at ¥1,800,000. Some of the houses and should set in. The fishing industry in articles destroyed were insured in the this country has been very little encour

Although at the end of the later. aged. Tokyo, Meiji Nippon, Kyodo, Yokohama regime steps were taken to organize a fish- nd ether insurance companie, the valueing feet in Chekiaug, the scheme proved of the insured houses and articles being a lailure on account of corruption. about Y150,000..

Therefore, the Ministry of Agriculture

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(Contral Police Station 5.30 pm). Monday, April 12th-1st Portuguese Company The April 10th Musketry Platoon will drill with arms Tuesday, April 18th-1st Indian Co. Wednesday, April 14th. Ist British Company and Nos. 1 and 2 Platoni of 1st Chase Ch. All with arms.

F. C. JešxÍN, A.5.P. (Reserve).

LARGE SHIPMENT

OF

CHINESE TEA.

BY POST TO EUROPE VIA KOBE.

FITO.

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[Manufactured by

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Supplied fu

BROWN, RED AND GREEN COLOURS

for VARIOUS SHADES,

Sole Agents CHINA IMPORT AND EXPORT LUMBER Co., Lan.

Telephone 1710.

kong, 21et January, 1915.

The Japan Chronicle has been informed by the Bantomiya Post Office that 1,200,000 boxes of Chinese tea, which had been consigned to Europe by rail via Man- churia, are to be brought from Shanghai to Kobe, and sent to Russia by parcels THE post from Kobe vis. Vladivostok during Each box the next two or three months. contains about 10lb. The tea is to be land- ed at Kobe and packed in parcels. Every steamer will bring tea for some time to come. This will give the Saunomiya post office a good deal of extra work, but the authorities are prepared to dispose of it without interfering with the dispatch of ordinary mail matter. The change of shipment is understood to be due to the refusal of the S. M. Railway Company to carry tea for certain reasons.

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Receipts

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