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Telephone No. 76,
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stated
403
HIKOSHIMA (Near Shimonoseki), --- TELEGRAPHIO ADDRESS" DOCK" SHIMONOSEK1. GRAVING DOCK.
Length on Keel Blocks
W
Breadth at Entrance on bottom...
Depth of Water on Blocks at Spring Tide-
Floating Crane capable of lifting 20 tons weight.
288 feet 0 Inch.
50
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MANCHURIA RAILWAY.
IMPORTANT SECTION IN THE
OVERLAND ROUTE
NO
BETWEEN THE FAR EAST
AND EUROPE.
SAVE TIME AND MONEY-The Quickest, Cheapest, and Safest Route between the Far East and Europe is via Manchuria and Siberia. The South Manchuria Railway Company's Express Traims are equal to the best in Europe and Americs, and are fimed to connect with other Express Trains and Steamers in the London-Shanghai Route nadiths Tokyo-Peking Route. Sleeping Cars and Dining Cars are attached to severni of the Ordinary Daily Trains.
HOW TO REACH EUROPE. Travellers from Hongkong should leave for Shanghai by the best steamer to make the connection with the S.M.R. Co.'s Shanghai- Dairen Mail Steamship Line. TheŞAKAKI MARU” leaves Shanghai every TUES DAY, at Scox, direct for Dairen, and connects with the S.M.R. Weekly Express. This steamer was specially built for the service, is turbine rich The KOBE MARU equipped with wireless telegraphy, luxuriously fitted, and carries a doctor on
leaves Shanghai every FRIDAY, at NOON, and calls at Twingtao en route for Dairen,) The Express, which leaves Dairen every THURSDAY, connects with the Trans-Siberian Express at Changchun, and passengers arrive at Petrograd nine days later, the whole journey from Hongkong to Petrograd occupying only 16 days :
IMPORTANT TO TRAVELLERS AND TOURISTS.—The 8.M.R Co. has established, ander its direct management, a series of Yamato Hotels at Dairen (the Finest Hotel in the Far East), Hoshigaura. Port Arthur, Mukden, and Changchun. All on European lines. Cook'a onopons accepted. Tel. Adı: “Yarato.”
HEALTH AND HOLIDAY RESORTS IN SOUTH MAN- CHURIA-South Manchuria's magnificent and bracing climate, beautiful scenery, great historic interest, old-world habits and customs, unsurpassed accommodation, and easy accessibility is fast popularizing it as the finest health and holiday resort in the Far East. Special seaside bungalow colonies have been established at Hoshigaura (Star ***Beach), near Dairen, under the management of the S. R. Co, and at Ogondai (Golden
Beach), Port Arthur, under the management of the Port Arthur Civil Administration..." OF INTEREST TO SHIPPERS.-In addition to its Dairen-Tsingtao- Shanghai Mail Liners the S.M., Co. runs a fleet of Cargo Steamers between Dairen and Hongkong, calling at ports en route. Other Steamship Services have regular services to and from Dairen. Particulars may be obtained from the S.M.R. WHAEF OFFICE, Dairen, and BRANCH WHARY OFFICE, Shanghai.
BEST STEAMING COAL IN THE FAR EAST-Large stocks of the SM. Co's Coal from famous Fushun Collieries are always kept at Dairen, Port Arthur, Newchwang (Yingkou), Tientsin, and Tsingtao Depots, and can also be obtained from Agencies in practically every port in the Far East. Also Sulphate of Ammonia, Fire Clay, and Tale. Pamphlets and Farticulars gratis from any of the Depots and Agencies. For special contracts, apply Director, Mining Dept, 8.M.R. Co., Dairen.
TICKET AGENTS -The 8. MR. Co's Railway and Steamer Tickets, Illustrated Guide Books, and Handbooks of Information can be obtained at all the Offices and Agencies of Messrs. Tros. CooK & SON, THE INTERNATIONAL SLEEPING CAB and EXPRESS TRAINS Co.; THE NORDISE RESEBUREAU, THE NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA, Shanghai - THE S.M.R. BRANCH WHARF OFFICE, Shanghai; or direct from the KONAN SOUTH MANCHURIA BAILWAY CO.,
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Codes: A. B. C. 5th Ed A1, and Lieber's
PACIFIC MAIL S.S. CO.
U.S. MAIL LINE.
OPERATING THE NEW FIRST-CLASS STEAMEBS ECUADOR." * VENEZUELA "
AND "COLOMBIA
14,000 tonu each. HONGKONG TO SAN FRANCISCO,
VIA SHANGHAI, Konn, YorOHAMA AND HONOLULU.
THE SUNSHINE BELT
THE MOST COMFORTABLE ROUTE TO AMERICA AND EUROPE
AISEN
SAILIFES - FROM, HONATONG. OULOMBIA COSA 6.8. VENEZUELA” – 8,8. “ ECUADOR"
For dates of Sailing apply to Company's Offices.
These Steamers have the most modern equipment including Overbend Electric Fans and Electric Lighting. ALL LOWER BERTH and large comfortable staterooms (all single and two berths only).
The Safety and Comfort of Passengers is our fist consideration, Tickets are interchangeable with the Toxo KISEN, KAISHA and the CANADIAN PACIFIC OCEAN BERVICES, LTD.
For further information, rates, literature, schedules, etc., apply to
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THE LIVERPOOL & LONDON & GLOBE INSURANCE CO., LTD.
Established 1886. Incorporated in Great Britain.
Total Assets.xcoed £14,000,000,
LIFE, MARINE, MOTOR- CAE, PLATE GLASS, FIDELITY, GUARANTEE LOSS OR PROFITS INSURANCE
JOHN D B. LANCASTER,
Acting Local Manager.
HONGKONG BRANCH,
4 Des Voeux Road Central, .: ..
Tel No. 200
NOTIOR
B.
NY EUROPEAN, Non-Aristle or Indian A desiring to leave the Colony should apply
in person at the Cistral POLIUM STATION
between the hours of 9 A.M. to 1.P.M. and 2 P.2L to 4 PM. daily.
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Pis identification ports or
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non-compliance is a fine noi
MESSES. KOMOR &
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KOMOR Open on WEDNESDAY, the 18th inst, An Exhibition of WATER COLOURS
by the Well-Known Landscape Painter M. KINSEN,
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LIFE INSURANCE. Mindian Civil Service, 42. Leinster E. P. HENDERSON, late of the Gardens, London, W., who has been consulteri over 21,000 times and placed annually for many Year Life Policies exceeding three quarters of 6 million sterling in amount, offers his advice ABSOLUTELY FREE OF CHARGE on all all matters of LIFE INSURANCE, on his conditions, a sopy of which can be had on 4PRICATION TO THE MANAGER OF
NEWSPAPER
THIS
HOLDERS OF DOUBLE ENDOW MENT DEFERRED (OR TONTINE BONUS POLICIES in any OFFICE, BRITISH OR AMERICAN; should at once communicate with Mr, Henderson, who can show them how to strengthen their position under these Policies.
SPECIAL SCHEMES of ALL OFFICES
and criticised.
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P. O. PEUSTER
Manager.
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THE
HOTEL
VICTORIA
CANTON.
Situated on the British Concession, Shameen.
The only European Hotel in
Canton,
Guides and Chairs provided. Every information and special attention given to Tourists. Reasonable Bates. Under the personal Management of Mr. and Mrs. GEO. B. EvaEE,
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DEPARTMENT.
COAL
SOLE PROPRIETORS OF TAKASHI
OCHL. MUTARE. KISHIDAKE, YOSHINOTANI, HOJO, NAMAZUTA, SAYO, KANADA. SHINNEW. KAMIYAMADA, BIBAI AND OYUBART COLLIERIES, AGENT FOR SAKITO COAL,
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VI
TERMS FOR TREATY OSAKA, KURE, TOKYO, YOKOHAMA,
The Exhibition will be on view for One Week Only. All lovers of Art are cordially invited to see or purchase these Beautiful Paintings.
KOMOR & KOMOR
Alexandra Buildings,
Des Voeux Road
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