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THE TRANSVAAL CRISIS.

THE SITUATION. CRITICAL--FINAL WARNING

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DY, MR. CHASIDERLAIN.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1899.

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

Philippines; and, until the administration of the THE Undersigned has received instructions

There is no dimination of the tension in the Transvaal situation. A final warning to Mr. Kruger was given on 26th ult. by Mr. Chamber lain, speaking at Birmingham. "We could not take less said the Colonial Secretary, "than Sir A. Milner's demands, and the issues peace or war were in the hands of President Kruger and his admirers. The sands were running down in the glass, and if the delay continued much longer the Government would not hold themselves limited by what they had already, offered; but, having taken the matter in hand, would not let it go until they had secured conditions which, once and for it 3-pounders and are distributed between the reputable game of American politics. There

should establish which was the paramount Power in South Africa, and would secure equal rights and privileges in the Transvaal for British

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situation is undoubtedly approaching a critical stage, since the Boer Government has, says Reuter's Capetown Correspondent, replied to Mr. Chamberlain's last despatcade con- stating that it adores to the offer it has cerning the franchise arbitration and the suze- rainty, and that it can make no further con- cessions. The burghers are preparing for and are exchanging Martini for Mauser files: Mr. Chamberlain's speech has been well received in Johannesburg. In Capetown there is considerable claaning under delay, and deeds are called for to replace words. Mr. Kruger is reported as saying that when Mr. Chamberlain speaks to him he will know how to reply.

In the Cape Assembly a warm debate tonk place on the attitude of the Government, in permitting the transit of war material to the Orange Free State. In the course of the debate, Mr. Schreiner read a letter from President Steyn, of the Orange Free State, which set forth that it was the policy of that republic never to take up arms save in self defence or in conformity with treaty obligations, In view of the alliance existing between the Boer Republics it is not to be wondered at that the letter created a profound impression. Mr. Schreiner promised eventually that, in regard to future consignments, he would seek the advice of thic fligh: Commissioner. Mr. Schreiner's explanation of his masterly

the inactivity, in face of the enormous importations of warm terial into the Orange Free State over the Cape railways is not regarded as very convincing by loyalists A splendid example, on the other hand, is shown by the Natal Government, which has forbidden the transit through that colony of empty cartridge cases for the Transvaal. Meanwhile, the Portuguese authorities at Delagea, having transferred the detained Boer war stores to the gunboat India, are taking energetic measures against a surprise, and have arrested several Boers on suspicion. H.M.S. Tartar has taken up. position three cables distant from the India.

Later telegrams from South Africa further emphasise the gravity of the situation. It is true that the reported intention to more British troops to the frontier is belittled, and that the i statement that the Boers would make no further concessions is now declared to he not official; but, a Pretoria correspondent points to an "alarming turn" in the progress of events, by an increase in the British demands. The criti cal state of affairs is further borne out by General Joubert's expression of the opinion that, though he is desirous of peace the Republic must be prepared for war: A serious result of the tension is its effect upon trade, and it is. reported that in many places it is practically at a standstill, while great distress prevails among the poorer classes both at Johannesburg and Capetown,

as Kipling calls them-which succeeded them,

cause of their military ability, but because But if would seem that the French still con- they have been, or will be, of political value to sider that a useful role may be played by these Mr. Alger. Algerism, which has become a craft, of which they are continuing to build synonym for all that is inefficiens and degrad a certain number. The latest of these, Laing in American public life, is the bane of the.

fire is a vesset of 898 tons, and though her speed does not exceed 23 knots an hour, her de signers consider that her superior size will enable her even to become a formidable menace to destroyers, not to mention torpedo-beats, in an ordinary seaway. The armament which is to be brought into play against these smaller craft, shoult she prove to have the capabilities claimed in the way of speed at sea, consists of a dozen quick-firing canton." Six of these are on the spir-deck, and fire shell weighing about eight pounds apiece, while the other six are

bridge, the spar-deck, and the after-deck. La fire is about 256ft, in length, with a beam engines of 600-horse power. She has two of 37ft and her twin screws are driven by funnels, the same number of light pole masts, and is in appearance totally unlike anything in

our own navy,

War Office at Washington falls into other hands, we may expect these islands of the Chinese Seas, so rich in possiblities, whose cli mate and soil would nourish produce of almost concealed untold mineral wealth, these is every variety, and beneath whose surface is ands to whose shores so many of our country- men have gone and still would go, to seek their fortunes or their livelihood,-we may ex- pect them to remain indefinitely a scene of cor- ruption and bloodshed, a mere card in the dis-

is many a man in Manila who is sighing for one hour of British rule. We belive, too, that there is many a man in America who would be glad to give us these troublesome islands at any price. We believe further that Great Britain's superior administrative methods, the excellent fighting qualities of her soldiers, and her great experience in petty warfare, would enable her months; and we believed that the British genius to restore order in the Phillipines in a couple of for colonisation would in a very short time convert this country into one of the most wealthy and prosperous of our colonies. We believe also that a British Government which succeeded in acquiring the Philippines at a reasonable gratitude of this country and of the Filipinos, consideration would not only 'earn the lasting but would confer a very great benefit on the cause of civilisation and progress.-The Perthi shive Consitutional and journal.

It is now certain that the battleship London will be launched in September, and it is much to be hoped that the city after which this magnificent ship is named will show a befitting interest in her. There has been talk of the Lady Mayoress naming her. This, it is to be anticipation of events before they occur, since, hoped, is something more than "an intelligent

so far as is known, no definite arrangements have been made. The Lomton is an improved Jajestic, with Kruppised nickel-steel armour instead of the fijesir's Harveyed armour and the latest pattern of long Vickers, gun-instead of the Majestic's rather shorter pieces. She has Belleville boilers, with economisers, and a natural draught horse, power of 15,000, against the Majesties 10,000. She should, therefore, he at least one and a half knots faster at sea, steaming in service

THE POPULAR DINING ROOMS, about 163 knots to the Majestie's 15. She has

18, PRAYA CENTRAL the further advantage of two amour-decks and this plating running right forward to the van.

(Near Hongkong Hotel, Two sister ships, the Fenerable and Bulwarking and Meals it all hours. should take the water in October and Novmber.

FILL OPEN shortly. Good Home Cook- Both are well advanced.

Hongkong, 23rd September, 1899.

hattleship Alatant was made on 30th ul. 1

The triad trip of the 14,000-40m Ameriin

resulted in breaking the record for American battleship. The vessel reached a speed 733 knots an hour with hand-picked coal, called for by the contract. which is over a knot in excess of the speed

The members of

the Examining and expressed themselves as being well pleased with the behaviour of the bat

ship, and especially with the manner in which she obeyed her helm. The keel of the labana was laid in 1896 and the launch took place endeavour to improve on the battleship Oregon. about a year ago. Her plans were drawn in a She is of 1900-house power, and when finished will have cost between $3,000,000 and $4,000,000, Her main battery consists of four 13-in, breech loading rifles, and the secondary battery is inade P of sixteen 6lb. rapid firers, four ill. rapid firers, four Gatlings, and one field gun.-L. and C. Express

MISMANAGEMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES.

"The letter which the war correspondents in. the Philippine Islands have addressed to the American people reveals a state of matters of which some of us were already cognisant through private sources, but which will never theless, create a vast amount of indignation and consternation throughout the United States. It would seem that all the press messages which have hitherto reached the newspapers by cablegrant from Manila have been judici ously edited, or in her words, freely "cooked," Both sides are seeing to their military pre- by the American authorities. The censorship parations, and in Pretoria a gloomy view is

has been of such taken as to the outcome of the situation. The spondents have been obliged to omit from their Boer forces are apparently quietly concentrating despatches anything that would indicate that in the Western Transvaal, and Bechuanaland, the rebels were strong, or that the Americans which is inadequately defended, and has taken alarm. A Boer spy has been caught in Rama- the rebellion was spreading, that the Ame were weak, anything that would suggest that labama Comp. The poorer classes in Joban-rican troops were discontented-or-ill-behaved, nesburg are sending their children to Capetown for safety, and many people are leaving the Rand.

The position of the controversy between the British Government and that of Pretoria is made clear in the latest Blue-book. The Boers having promised certain electoral reforms the reality of which is more than doubtful, ask ir return for adoption of a schéme of arbitration in regard to the, varying interpretations of the London Convention by a Court to be composed of two members chosen by the Boer and British Governments, respectively and of a third who shall not be a subject of either of them. Natur- ally the High Commissioner recommends the prompt rejection of a scheme which involves the absolutely inadmissible principle of foreign interference. Mr. Chainberlian declines the proposal, and four weeks later suggests a Joint inquiry toisee if the so-called franchise reforms

give "immediate and substantial represen lation" to the Outlanders. He suggests that the report of the delegates to that inquiry could be discused in another conference of the Bloem fontein type, at which the British Government would have no objection to the introduction of the subject of arbitration-without the foreign element. The Boer reply, has not been pub lished, but there is reason to believe that it is no reply at all, but merely another attempt to gain time by evading the question at issue.

Another despatch from the Imperial Govern ment relative to the latest Boer proposals was handed in on 30th ult, at Pretoria and is being considered by the Transvaal Executive. Its tenor indicates that the negotiations are still open. During a warm debate in the Cape Assembly Mr. Rhodes again declared his belief that at the last electjona Boar secrot ser- vico funds were contributed largely towards the

a nature that the war corre-

count.

Intimations.

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or that General Otis had suffered a reverso. A month ago the correspondents had requested chronicle the facts, and to say something about General Otis that they should be allowed to the phases of the situation, General Otis was much enraged at the boldness of the war correspondents, and threatened to martial them. Finally he formally acceded to their request, but subsequently he withdrew this concession, and the testrictions on the press are now almost as bad as ever. General Otis excuse for suppressing the real facts of the situation in the Philippines is, to use his own words, that it would alarm the people at home," it would set the people of the admission on the part of the general command. United States by the ears," Now it is

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the facts are so alarming that they must be sup. HAROMPOSITION RED HAND ing the American army in the Philippines that pressed from the people at home. If it were mere points of detail or military strategy that were being concealed there would be no cause misrepresentation carried on for many months for complaint. But there has been a systematic

of the main facts of the situation. It has been among the Filipines, that they are a inere given out that there exist fatal dissensions brigand-army; that the advent of the Americans has brought about a general break-down We hear amongst the native troops.

victories, and that the American volunteers of an unbroken succession of American

It is a strange comment on the latter an Bro anxious to romain and fight it out.

sailing for home by the thousand ; and it is a remarkable fact that in spite of all these vic tories the firing of guns is still audible by the residents in Manila, and the American outposts are within only a few miles of that city. It is

nouncement that these same volunteers are

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activity at Simonstown Dockyard, Ships and torpedo-boats are being overhauled and the men are landed daily for field exercises.

A telegram this morning announces that Portugual has released the Boer war.stores at Delagoa Bay, and they are to be forwarded al price. The latest Boor despatches to the Imperial Government intimate that the reform proposals already put forward are the limit of concession. The British Government has agreed to waive iis demand for a joint franchise inquiry, and to authorise Sir A. Milner to make an inquiry single-handed-L. and C. Express

NAVAL NOTES,

H.M.S. Grafton arrived at Gibraltar un 30th ult from China, and, afterwords sailed for Plymouth, where she will be paid off.

the present heavy rains continue, but what is to be said of the "five months of futile war" The fact is that the Philippine war has been which immediately preceded the rainy season? grossly mismanaged.

From the Secretary

EX-SCHOOLMASTER.

Terns moderate, for Particulars apply

c/o This Office. Hongkong, 18th August, 1899.

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NOTICE. THE OFFICES of the "HONGKONG TELEGRAPH" have This Day been removed to No. 60, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Second Floor, the premises formerly occupied by Messrs. POWELL & Co.) to which address all communications should be addressed.

ETH. F. SKERTCHLY,

Manager. Hongkong, 1st May, 1899.

AN APPEAL.

found who have done themselves credit of War downwards there are few men to be by the recent military operations. American volunteers in the Philippines have 1

The given the Filipinos a very low impression of the natural that their druntions, sundet is only drunkenness, debauchery, and inhumanity have given the natives every encouragement to say that they will not have such a nation to rule over them. The officers connot be said to be free from responsibility. for a state of affairs which reveals such a de- plorable lack of discipline. General Otis him. self has not been a success, and there is at present a very good prospect of his being

HE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN

It is confirmed that the Russian Squadron in removed for incompetence and replaced CONVENT, CAINE ROAD, begs most

the Pacific under the command of Vice-Admiral by General Miles. But the evil genius of Hildebrandt will be reinforced this year by two the whole business is the American Secretary Ironclads and one gunboat. It is proposed to for War, construct a floating dock on Lake Baikal, and soldier Mr. Alger. Mr. Alger is a disgraced

been pitchforked into

to increase the number of lighthouses at the his present position by the aid of the corrupt points most dangerous for navigation, ge system of politics which is rife in American. The already powerful fleet which France Mr. Alger had already been discredited both in maintains in the Mediterranean will very shorts, civil and milkary life, but he had succeeded, ly receive a small but useful addition in the by ways that are fortunately strange to our asy torpedo catcher La Hire, which is now political life, in placing President. M'Kinley undergoing her final trials at Cherbourg. We under obligation to him, with the result that ourselves have for some time, given up the Mr. M'Kinley made him Secretary for War. construction of "catchers," those we did build Since Mc. Alger came to the War Office he has not being altogether a success, and belig quite worked that department for the benefit of his eclipsed by the effectiveness of the fire fleet of political friends, and men have been put in "destroyers"—the "Choosers of the the Blain," | command of regimente and battallons not be-

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respectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of Hongkong and the Last Parts, for unde kind

to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,

at his Sales Room, Zetland Street, No. 2. TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), the 30th September, 1899,

Cominencing-at 3 PUM

A LARGE AND VALUABLE LOT OF DIAMONDS and JEWELRY, All guaranteed to be genuine Krilliants aud 18 Carat Gold. Cumprising BROOCHS, EARRINGS, SCARF-PINS, LADIES and GENTS RINGS, BRACELETS, PENDANTS, with DIAMONDS, RUBIES, EMERALDS, SAPPHIRES, DRINES, OPALS and PEARLS. Catalogues issued Prior to Sale. On View at the Undersigned's. Terms of Sale-Cash before delivery.

PAUL BREWITT, Auctioneer. Hongkong, 23rd September, 1899.

ALEXAN

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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION..............

THE

No. 51.

following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction, to be held at the Offices of the Public Work Department, un

MONDAY,

the 2nd day of October, 1899, at 3 P.M., are published for general information.

By Command,

JH. STEWART LOCKHART, Culmint Secretary, Colonial Secretary's Office.

Hongkong, 16th September, 1890.

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Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Monday, the 2nd day of October, 1899, at 3 P.M., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the fovernor, of tine Lot of GROWN LAND, at Mong Kok Tsui, in the Colony of Hongkong, or a term of 75 Years, with the option of renewal at a CROWN RENT:o be fixed by the Surveyorto Her Majesty the QUEEN for one further term f sweats.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Tam rei,

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ft.

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Masonic.

ZETLAND

3.30 4. the

LODGE,

No. 525, E.C. REGULAR MEETING of the above

A LODGE will be held at the FREEMA

SON

HALL, Zetland Street, on MONDAY,, the and October, at 8.30 for 9 pm precisely Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend, Hongkong, 25th September, .1899. [1223a

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To be Let.

'TO LET.

EMI-DETACHED VILLA RESIDEN- CES on Bowen Road (now in course of ergetion.) PROPERTY lately occupied by the

Bowrington Saw Mills. GROUND FLOOR, 52, PEEL STREET. OFFICES-1st floor, No. 10, PRAYA CENTRAL Lately occupied by Messrs. MELCHERS & Co.), "HARFORD." MAGAZINE GAP.

ΤΗΣ

No. RIPON TERRACE, Apply to

HONGKONG LAND MENT & AGENCY CO., LD. Hongkong. 28th August, 1899.

TO LET.

INVEST-

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OFFICE ROOMS on Intely the is

Queen's Road, Central, (lately the IM PERIAL BANK OF CHINA).

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E. C. HOCHAFFEL. Hongkong, 23rd March, 1899.

TO LET.

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ROOMS with or without BOARD, in CEN-

TRAL POSITION. Summer Rates.

"H," c/o of this Office.

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Hongkong, 17th May, 1899,

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

THE STEAM LAUNCH, WINDSOR HOTEL, 6.4 Dept. COMPOUND ENGINE:

Apply to

Year Old. 58 feet Keel, 11.6 Width

P.. ROHM.

Windsor Hotel, Hongkong, arst September, 1899. [12

FOR SALE.

HOTEL BUSINESS in NORTHERN PORT Long Lease at very Low Rental, Good Paying concern. Ownar obliged to return to England through ill health.

For further Particulars, apply in First Instance, by Letter to

G.W.W.. Office of this Paper.

patronage and support, and desires to state that | co she will be pleased to receive orders for all kinda of NEEDLE WORK.

Gentlemen's Shirts made to order, and Cuffs. and Collars renewed on old ones.

Ladies and Children's Under-clothing Chil. dren's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery, Materiale can be supplied, if required.

The Superioress will also be most grateful for any FAPER, or old ENVELOPES to be made into Books for the Children of the Poor Schaale, who are taught by the Bisters.

Hongkong, zand April, 1893,

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Bank Buildings. "Hongkang, 9th March, 1897,

Shipping. STEAMERS.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW.

THE Company's Chartered Steamship

"NANYANG? Captain Lebonann, will be despatched furthe above Pont, TOMORROW, the 30th instant,

at 10 AM.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co,

Gener. Mangers. Hongkong, 29th September, 1899.

(1236a HONGKONG AND MANILA REGULAR LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR MANILA.

HE Steamship

THE

"LEGAZPI."

Captain A. Ydbar, will be despatched as above TO-MORRÓW, the 30th instant, at Noon.

The attention of Passengers in directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer. The Vessel is itted throughout with Electric Light.

For Freight and Passage, apply to

LIZARRAGA-HERMANON~~

Agents.

Pezza

No. 6, Huaconsliet Arander Hongkong, 29th September, 1809.

THE OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA, LIMITED

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUL

THE Company's Steamship

MAIDZURU MARU," Captain T. Ogata, will be despatched for the ahove ports, on SUNDAY, the 1st October, at Daylight.

For Freight of Passage, apply to

MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA,,

Agents. Hongkong, 25th September, 1899. [tziga DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED

—

THE

!

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUL THE Company's Steamship.

"FORMOSA, Captain Douglas, will be despatched for the above Ports, on SUNDAY, the 1st October, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LÁPŘAIK & Co., General Managers, Hongkong, 28th September, 1899. [12376

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALCUTTA. :

THE Steamship

"CATHERINE APCAR," Captain J. G. Olifent, will be despatched for the above Ports, on MONDAY, the and October, at 3 P.M.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents.

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Hongkong, 26th September, 1899. EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM-

· SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling at PORT DARWIN and QUEENS- LAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &c.)

}

THE Steamship

Captain Clyma, will be despatched as above on MONDAY, the 2nd October, at 4 P.M.

"AIRLIE,"

This well-known Steamer is specially fitted for Passengers, and has a Refrigerating Cham ber which ensures the supply of Fresh Provi. sions, Ice, &c, throughout the voyage.

This Steamer is installed throughout with the Electric-light,

A Stewardess and a 'duly-qualified Surgeon are carried.

NB-Retum Tickets issued by this Com

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIGHTED

FOR SHANGHAI AND KOBE. PUR Company's Steamship

OTSINAN

Capton Andersen, will be despatched as aboya on SUNDAY, the 1st October.

The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by this. Steamer The Firstclass Saloon is situated forward of the Engines.

A duly qualified Surgeon is carried and the Yessel is dated throughout with Electric Light,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents, Hongkong, 28th September, 1899.

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

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FOR TORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, THE Company's Steamship

"TAIYUAN," Captain-Nelson, will be despatched" "on" TUESDAY, the 3rd October.

The attention of Passengers is, directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer. The First-class Saloon is situated forward of the Engines. A Refrigerating Chamber ensures the Supply of Fresh

visions during the entire voyage. A daly qualified Surgeon is carried and the Vessel is fitted throughout with Electric Light. N.B-Retum Tickets issued by this Com- pany to and from AUSTRALIA are available for return by the Steamers of the EASTERN AND AUSTRALIEN S.S. Co. and vice versa. For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, 28th September, 1899.

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

THE

FOR MANHA.

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HE Company's Steamship-

"TAIYUAN," Captain Nelson, will be despucheal as abave on TUESDAY, the 3rd October.

The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation. offered by this Steamer First Class Saloon is situated for ward of the Engines.

A duly qualified Surgeon is carried and the Vessel is fitted throughout with Electric Light.

For Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE," Agents. Hongkong, 28th September, 1899

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OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ. CANAL: "THE Company's Steamship

"SARPEDON," Captain Grier, will be despatched as above on WEDNESDAY, the 4th October.

For Freight, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, 28th September, 1899.

"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA, THE Steamship

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[11483.

Captain Krobble, will be despatched as above. "BENLARIC,"

on SATURDAY, the 7th October. For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBH, LIVINGSTON & Co. Agents. Hongkong, 28th September, 1899. (12358

Intimations.

pany to and from AUSTRALIA, are available for LEVY HERMANOS.

return by the Steamers of the CHINA NAVIGA. TION COMPANY and trice versa.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents; Hongkong, 9th September, 1899. (11494

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR TIENTSIN.

THE Company's Steamship

"NANCHANG," Captain Finlayson, will be despatched as above on THURSDAY, the 5th October.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

· Agents, Hongkong, 26th September, 1899.

SHEWAN TOMES & CO'S. "NEW YORK" LINE.

[12292

FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL.

HE New Steamship

THE

"PING SUEY,"

Captain C. de La Perrelle, will be despached for the above Port, on TUESDAY, the 10th October.

For Freight, apply to

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co. Hongkong, 26th September, 1899. * [10202

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL

HE Company's Steamship ΤΗΣ

"CALCHAS," Captain Gregory, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, the 17th October.

For Fraight, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, 25th September, 1899. [1z16a

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR LONDON. VIA SUEZ CANAL.

THE Company's Steamship

"ORESTES," Captain Pulford, will be despatched on TUESDAY, the 31st October.

For Freight, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. -Hongkong 25th September, 1899-trazia FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ GANAL

HE Steamship

THE

ARGYLL,"

will be despatched for the above port and will be followed by

S.S. JOHN SANDERSON"T At Intervals S.S. "AFGHANISTAN". of z weeks,

For Freight, apply to

DODWELL & CO., LIMITED, Aganta. Hongkong, 7th September, 1899.

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Watson's Building. ITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA. No. 6, Ice House Street, Praya Central, Head Office:-TOKIO.

Branch Offices

LONDON, NEW YORK, BOMBAY, SINGAPORE, SHANGHAI, TIENTSIN, NEWCHWANG and all Ports in JAPAN, Agencies:-

Mäki Coal Mines, Kanada Coal Mines. Hokoku Coal Mines. Yoshinotni Coal Mines. Ohnoura Coal Mines, No. 1, Ohtsuji Coal Mines, Ichimura Coal Mines. Kishima Coal Mines,

Yoshio Coal Mines, Yamano Coal Mines. Manoura Coal Mines,

The Osaka Shosen Kaisha, Ltd. Tokio Marine Insurance Co., Limited. Meiji Fire Insurance Co., Limited. Kancgafuchi Cotton Spinning Mills, Shanghai Cotton Spinning Mills. Tokio Cotton Spinning Mills. Milke Cotton Spinning Mills. Imperial Government Paper Milla. Onada Cement Company.

MITIVI BUSSAN KAISHA, K. HASEGAWA, Manager. Hongkong. 19th August, 180g."

LET'EM ALL COME

TU

YEE CHUN'S STUDIU

FAS

at No. 5o. QUEEN'S ROAD CENtral, where PHOTOGRAPHS and PORTRAITS on IVORY are executed at Moderate Prices.

Hongkong, 2nd May, 18gg.

MEE CHEUNG,

PHOTOGRAPHER,

TOP FLOOK OF ICE HOUSE, IN Ice-House RorÀ.

IS now in a position, in his Now and Com

modious Premises, to eclipse, as heretofore, ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC ART PRACTICEĎ in the Colony or in any part of the Far East,

GROUPS, AND VIEWS-

a speciality. Hongkong, 22nd September_1898.

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