Intimations.
New Plant!
More Hands!!
Improved Processes !!!
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 1901.
To-day's Advertisements.
THEATRE
ROYAL
CITY HALL
„Co-day's dvertisements.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
HE SPECIAL CRIMINAL SESSIONS
AUSTRALIAN VAUDEVILLE AND The SUPREME COURT will be held
SPECIALITY COMPANY.
TO-NIGHT!
TO-NIGHT!
AND EVERY EVENING:
COMPLETE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME.
BOX PLAN now Open at ROBINSON PIANO
Co.
Our Factory has become much too small. Orders have been pe ing in like a flood. Our facilities were never so good as they are now. Our capabilities for handling a BIG trade never so complete as at present. Our system never so good. And yet ' with all this. and increased know- ledge arising from previous experi unicos, the flowing tide has so com pletely swept us along we are well-uigh overwhelmed. New ma chinery, more hands, and further sub-division of labour are being: Back Seats only. actively carried int and vigorously pushed forward, and everything else we can do is being done: We shall soon be able to соре
with
uny amount of new trade.
Write us.
WATKINS, LIMITED.
„Aerated Water Manufacturers. Hongkong, 30th July,
COTTAM & Co.
JÚST ARRIVED. THE FAVOURITE SUMMER COLLAR-
1 INCH "LEADER,” BATH GOWNS, OVERLAND TRUNKS. Hongkung, zoth July, 1901.
Insurances.
UNION
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PRICES:-$3, $2, $1.
Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half-price to
Note.--A Special Team will leave every Even
ing 15 dinutes after fall of curtain.
Doors Open 8 PM.
Overture 9 P.M.
Mr. J. FRANK FINLAY Mr. W. H. BROWN ....
Hongkong, 3rd August,
Business Manager. Representative.
1901.
[807¢
BOARD.
SANITARY
Noten Division of the City of Victoria, 174c and in the Eastern Division of Kowloon, who have not had their Premises LIME WASHED and CLEANSED in accordancst with Law, are reminded that the period during which this work should be FINISHED ends on the 31st day of AUGUST, 1901, and the Sanitary Board being convinced of the necessity of Cleanliness in its efforts to Stamp out Plague, is determined to rigorously prosecute any owner in default after the above named Date. 1671 The Eastern Division of the City lies to the Ead of Garden Road. The Eastern Division of Kuwloon is all that part of the Kowloon Peninsula to the East of Robinson Road-and includes Hung Hom and part of Tsim Sha Tsui.
By Order,
G. A. WOODCOCK, Acting Secretary.
WNERS. HOUSES situated in the
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LD. (Established 1828).
THE AGENT for the above. HE Undersigned, having been appointed Company, is prepared to ACCEPT RISKS ät current rates.
Claims settled direct without reference to the Head Office.
A. R. MARTY,
Agent.
17120
[8324
Sanitary Board Office, 1st August, 1901)
COMMERCIAL UNIÓN ASSURANCE
· COMPANY, LIMITED.
ASSETS EXCEED.........$50,000,000
N Accordance with" Instructions received, from the Head Office of this Company, a Branch of the
Hongkong, 5th July, 1901. NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE
ACCIDENT DEPARTMENT. COMPANY OF HAMBURG, has been opened in Hongkong, Policies can now be obtained for FIRE, MARINE, TYPHOON, *I*HE Undersigned AGENTS, of the above and ACCIDENT' INSURANCE and FIDE TH
Company are prepared to accept First LITY GUARANTEE. Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS ati
W. H. T. DAVIS, CURRENT RATES.
Local Manager.
[349c
SIEMSSEN & Ch. 16, Des Voeux Road, Central, Hongkong. 78th May, Hoc.
Fe Hongkong, 23rd May, 1901,
KELL”
& WALSH, LD,
For the Rapid and Effective Dospatch of your Correspondence you should use
THE YOST TYPEWRITER.
Catalogues and Full Particulars
Hongkong, 29th July, 1901.
upon Application.
A. CHEE & Co.
17a, Queen's Boud, Central,
ESTABLISHED 1859.
o:
FURNITURE DEALERS: IMPORTERS OF EUROPEAN GOODS OF ALL KINDS;
[690c
Silver Plated, Glass and China Wates, Iron Bedsteads and Mat tresses; Cutlery and Dinner Services; Cooking Ranges and Kitchen Utensils, Aspinal's Enamels, &c., &c.
Our store is situated between the Principal Banking Institutions and Hotels in Hongkong.
Hongkong, 25th July, 1991.
(777C
WILLIAM POWELL, LIMITED,
CENERAL DRAPERS AND GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTERS
OF
QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
Are now showing a Large and varied Stock of
SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS, SILKS, RIBBONS, LACES, HOSIERY, GLOVES, &c.
7820]
MILLINERY,
Latest London and Paris Fashions constantly] arriving, inspection invited.
R. G. HECKFORD;
Manager,
OLD MATURED
JOHN WALKER WHISKEY,
FROM THE FAMOUS
KILMARNOCK DISTILLERY. THE FAVOURITE WHISKY IN THE OLD COUNTRY.
ASK FOR ITI
Hongkong, 22nd July, 1901;
17760
on TUESDAY NEXT, the 6th day of Ad hast, 1901, at 10 o'clock in the Forenoon.
By Order of the Court,
J. W. NORTON-KYSHE”: Registrar.
Hongkong, 3rd August, ronde
WANTED,
[831c
EXPERIENCED EUROPEAN
ALADY to manage a BOARDING HOUSE.
Apply to
"B,"
Clo flongkong Telegraph. Hongkong, 3rd August, 1901.
[$33c
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR HAIPHONG.
"HE Company's Steamship -
THE
HAILOONG,”
Intimation.
A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED.
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS.
SCOTCH
WHISKY.
WATSON'S VERY OLD
LIQUEUR SCOTCH WHISKY.
E
BLEND.
Pronounced by Connoisseurs to Captain Bathurst, will be despatched for the be the BEST BRAND in the FAR above Port, on MONDAY, the 5th ingjant, | FAST.
at I AM.
For Freight or Passage, apply 10
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., sieneral Managers.
Hongkong, 3rd August, 1901.
CALCUTTA.
[8340
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
HE Steamship
at 3 P.M.
"LIGHTNING," Captain J. G. Spence, will be despatched for the. above Ports, on WEDNESDAY, the 7th instant,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co,
Agcuts. Hongkong, 3rd August, 1901.
"SHIRE" LINE.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
THE Steamship,
[827
"FLINTSHIRE," Captain Dwyer, will be despatched for the above Port, on THURSDAY, the 8th instant, at 4 P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., Agents.
(818c
. Hongkong, 3rd. August, 1901.
THE CHINA AND MANILÄ STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA.
THE Company's Steamship
"PERLA,"
Captain). McArthur, will be despatched as above on FRIDAY, the oth instant, al 5 PM.
The Attention of Passengers is directed to the Excellent Accommodation provided by this Steamer, She is fitted throughout with the Electric Light and is supplied with a Refrigera. ting Chamber.
A Doctor is carried. For Freight or l'assage, apply to
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 3rd August, 1901.
[823C
ORIENTAL
STEAM
Per Dozen.
$15.00
The following Blends are also recom- mended, and are unpassed in
quality-
$10.80
10.80
A-THORNE's BLEND
MELLOW B.-GLENORCHY,
BLEND, a fine ‘Soda ' Whisky of great age... C-ABELOUR-GLENLIVET. ...... 12.00
D.-H.K.D., BLEND, of the Finest Old Malt SCOTUH WHISKIES..
14.40-
A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED, THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.
The Hongkong Telegraph
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 1901.
NOTES AND COMMENTS.
French Interests. That the French have been particularly active of late in trying to create interests," nobody who has watched the general trend
in South Africa will suffice until January next, and possibly to the end of the present financial year (31st March, 1902.)
THE THIBETAN MISSION
TO RUSSIA.
THE Post Office will be closed 00 Monday, the 5th instant, (Bank Holiday), except from 8 to 9 am. Correspondence for focal delivery may be posted up to 9am. The Night Bos will be left open. The Money Order 'Office will be entirely closed.
The Thibetan mission has left Moscow, Tur typhoon, which Mr. Figg'so kindly landed homeward bound.
WEATHER REPORT,
The Observatory report says:— On the 3rd at 11.10 am, the typhoon spatte enteret the coast this morning at 9 o'clock, just to the North of Fonchow. Strong cyclonic winds and gales are blowing along the China coast between Shanghai and Hongkong, and strong S.W. winds in the N. part of the China Sca. Forecast-Strong S.W. winds; squally, probably some rain.
LOCAL AND GENERAL. INWARD Parcels by s.s. Massilia are now ready for delivery;
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near Foochow for us, seems to be rattling the Colony up a bit and setting the dust flying this afternoon, but we want rain, more than wind, and this afternoon's wind is not a good brand. It is too hot and makes one perspire all the more directly one gets out of it." "If only a little rain would come along it would be hailed as a blessing by everyone.
THE very latest thing in London in the way of women's fallaly is a beaded chain to hang round the neck, and really they are very pretty. Messrs. W. Powell, Ltd, have just received a shipment, and report them as selling like ripe cherries. Also a consignment of chiffon rules, another new craze. The ladies of Hongkong cannot grumble at not being up to date when they have Messrs. Powell's stock to select MR. G. Girault's shop will be worth visiting from. Do not forget the store will be closed at next week when he receives the shipment on Monday next on account of the coming along. Something extra special will
The Star Ferry boats been having a bad time of it to-day. There was a tide running like k mili-race and a strong wind in its favour part of the day, which made getting alongside any.... thing but an easy matter. Then it was that the fect of the master mind was seen, for the boat which was lucky enough to have the European overseer on board came alongside the wharf with comparative case, while the others pufled and struggled for several minutes-
be shown.
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THE tie between the Royal Welsh Fusiliers right wing and the B team of the Victoria Recreation Club at Water Polo will be played off on the 7th instant at 5.10 p.m. Other games will follow on the 8th, 9th, and roth. The annual aquatic sports of the Club will take place on the 5th, 6th, and 7th.
holiday.
THE Band of the Madras Light Infantry will play at the Hongkong Hotel this evening, fromat, the end of a long lawser before they could
8 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. -
Overture....
Bet
PROGRAMME.
‚“Tancrede
Walt..." Dances Souvenkuce Selection...dar
** Marino Faliero **. Song
Abile with the Selection..
Iolanthe "
· God save the King. “
, Rossini Paderewski. ...Waldteufel. Donizetti. Jizledim. Sulivan.
A LAWYER at Colombo, named De Livera, narrowly escaped, the other day, heavy loss at the hands of his dhoby. On returning home he through forgetfulness left in his coat pocket 250 rupees in notes belonging to a client. The Inext morning, the soiled linen, including the cont, was given to the family dhoby to be laken away. Just before the dhoby left, the client called for his money. The lawyer then suddenly remembered that he had left the money in the coat, The dhoby denied But he had all, knowledge of the money: beer
seen examining all the pockets of the wearing apparel before the account was given. On further search being made, the coolic who had brought the linen was found awaiting his master outside. On examining the man the whole bundle of notes wrapped in a handkerchief was found on his person tied round his wai The dhoby had given it to him to be kept. The dhoby in the meantime finding matters getting warm decamped, leav ing the poor coolie, who was taken into custody. is not often that the London County Council errs-if it errs at all-on the the side of master-
of events can for a moment doubt. Irrly inactivity, says the Pall Mall Gasette; there Southern China in particular they have been is little of the spirit of Melbourne's "Can't you anxious to earmark the country as their own
leave it alone?"about our municipal magnates. particular sphere of interest or influence, Lately, however, the Council pronounced and for this purpose they have done many against the proposal that every motor-car should be compelled by law to be registered things. Amongst these are the placing of
and to carry a number in a conspicuous post- gunboats on the Canton waterways and up the West River, and great, anxiety on the
tion for the purpose of facilitating recognition, part of the French to be first everywhere was
We must confess that we do not see why the owners of these vehicles should feel insulted well illustrated the other day, when the Robin by the regulation suggested. We contend, raced a French river gunboat to Nanning. furthermore, that is the interest of public safety In Canton the French have established a something of the kind.is required. It is aft Post Office, with pillar boxes scattered widely very fine to say that the driver of a motor-car through the native city and connected with is hound to stop when called upon to do so by a subsidized mail service to Hongkong; their a policeman or by any person in charge of a hospitals are being rapidly extended and so constable nor anybody else has the power to Testive horse. The point is that neither, the are their schools, and the French Consul and enforce compliance on the part of the swiftly his nationals are trying to boss things gene-steaming "snorter," which can vanish into rally, as our American cousins would put it. Not content with this, the Chinese are en- couraged to put their boats under the French STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA,ag and, we are told, when objections were
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL
STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
STEAM FOR
ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN' PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. (Through Bills of Lading issued for BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF, CONTINENTAL and AMERICAN PORTS).
HE Steamship
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"COROMANDEL,"
ΤΗ Captain F. W. Vibert, RN.R., carrying His Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the 17th instant, at Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the above Ports,
Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France, and Tea for London (under arrangement) will be transhipped at Colombo into a steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and London; other Cargo for London, &c., will be conveyed vid Bombay with Transhipment.
Parcels will be received at this Office until 4 P.M. the day before sailing. The Contents and Value of all Packages are required.
Shippers are particularly requested to nale
the terms and conditions of the Company's
Bills of Lading.
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For further Particulars, apply to
H. A. RITCHIE,
Superintendent, Hongkong. 3rd August, 1001
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Intimations,
AN APPEAL.
SUPERIORESS of the
raised the other day to boals Chinese owned and Chinese manned flying the tricolour, the difficulty was overcome by adding stars to the flag, and the boats continued running to all intents and purposes under the French flag
space beyond the power of identification. Which obviously is not right,
be prevailed upon to come to the wharf.
WE have received the prospectus of a Com- pany to be styled "Hotel Craigieburn Ltd.". It is stated that the company has been found to acquire and extend the existing Craigieburn Hotel, and, we should think, will prove a success, as hotel accomodation is urgently. wanted in Hongkong. The hotel rooms for living purposes only number 18, naturally' always full, and it is proposed to add uz more rooms. This hotel, in a fine situation on the Peak, will, it is pretty certain, never sufler from. want of visitors and residents..
MR. STEAD, in the Review of Reviews, says :— "Mr. Astor, by the might of his millions, sup plants the Duke of Westminister at Cleveland. Mr. Carnegie establishes himself at Skibo. Mr. Phipps, of the Carnegie firm, succeeds Lord Lytton at Knebworth; and even Mr. Croker establishes himself in his modest retreat
in
King Alfred's, Wantage. As it is with palaces and castles, so it is likely to be in ever-increasing ratio with titles and all manner of bric-a-brač. If we produce from field, factory, or mine nothing which the Americans care to take in exchange for their commodities, we have a few crowns and coronets lett in the Old World, and it will take some time before all the treasure-trove of centuries goes up the spout to pay our debts to the New World.".
MR. Laboucher, writes in Truth: "All per sons of sense must desire that cremation should replace burini. I am glad therefore, to hear that a London Cremation Company has been started under the auspices of Sir Henry Tom son, who has so long and so ably advocated
·that mode of disposing of corpses. The crema- torium is to be built on a freshold site within five miles of the Marble Arch, and there are to be columbaria for the reception of cinerary urns. 1 should think that the com- pany is likely to be a commercial success. If I have any voice, after 1 am dead, in the selec tion of my last home, and I happen to die in London, I shall certainly raise it in order to secure a niche in the columbaria [Probably Mr. Lábouchere will be quite warm enough hereafter without going to the expense of cremation. Ed., H.K. P.]
HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.
HONGKONG, Friday, August 2nd. weekly share report state:
Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly and Potts, in their
During the past week little or no improve ment in the volume of business done has to be
chronicled and there is hardly any change in the position generally. The Hongkong and Shanghai Barking Corporation, has adverused. its Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting for the 17th August. The transfer books will be closed from the 3rd to 17th instant, both days inclu sive. Banks.-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks continue to rule weak with sellers at 3928 per cent. premium. The latest quotation from London is £61.16 Marine Insurances.**.
FOR the part fortnight, says the Morning Leader's Berlin correspondent, writing at the end of June,, a long Chinaman's pigtail has decorated the walls of the casino' bélonging to the non-commissioned officers of the Gardes du Corps in Potsdam. The pigtail was brought back by "China warrior," who had been Now, according to our Shanghai Corres, invalided home, and who thus kept a promise pondent, France wishes to carmark the made before he left for China to a friend in the Grand Canal by obtaining the exclusive Cardes du Corps to bring back a Chinaman's privilege of running steam vessels upon it, pigtail as a trophy. The "warrior" in question which will of course, make it nothing but a
wrote, when forwarding the trophy to Potsdam,
France, the Grand Canal runs through Shan- French waterway. But, unfortunately for. that he had not cut off the pigtail himself, but that he had captured the original wearer of it. tung, which Germany has been pleased to
He secured his prize by the end of his pigtail, and made him trot along by the side of his regard as her own particular sphere of in- horse. To his dismay he soon discovered that fluence, and so it is hardly likely that although he still held the pigtail in in his band, With the exception of a small sale of North Chinas at Tls. 175, there is no transaction to France will be allowed to do as she pleases his prisoner bad disappeared. The latter had
record in stock under this Heading. Fire In | in this respect. Another little point which
"preferred to sacrifice his head decoration, France also seems to have overlooked is, than fall into the hands of the Germans."
which is most precious to a Chinaman, rather surances.--Hongkong Fires have been placed at $345 and are still offering, China Fires have that the Grand Canal runs parallel with the "Who would have thought," concludes the changed hands and have funher sellers at $84. tance and that any exclusive rights granted for the worst by secreting a pair of scissors an coast of China for a very considerable dis-humorous "warrior," "that the Chinese prepare Shipping-Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboats have found buyers at $36. The Company will pay a dividend of 10% ($14) for the to France upon it will be apt. to lead to their person ? For the Germans this is a
current hall-year, Indo-Chinas have been book. .complications with the other Powers, who matter for jest, for Chipainen it is real carnest.
ed at $139 and S140 hut close quieter at the latter are interested in this particular region. I wonner (says Truth) whether the great gift urice Douglas Steamships have been dealt Such a concession would be very nice for the Steel King has made to Scotland will prove China and Manilas are procurable at 562. Star
in at 555 and more shares cau, he had at $54.- France, but other folks would want to know
a benefit or the contrary. One must not be where they were to come in.
Ferries continue in request, at $24" for the old, bigoted to any opinion. But I am always afraid and 39 for the new issue, but no sales are re- that quails falling roasted from heaven into ported. Refineries-China Sugars have ruled open, mouths may cause indigestion. The much firmer and after sales at $140 are now want- ed at $143. Luzons remain neglected at $36. Scotch are what they are entirely through Mining-Punjoms have alightly improved and their own qualities. They evolved Knox, and, shares can probably be placed at $51. Raubs he evolved parish schools of which they all have been fixed at $123 and $13 and have been took advantage. I was talking to a Russian-since reacted to $12 at which rate, however, cosmopolitan in his direct knowledge of all the there are buyers. Jelebus have been sold and lands and peoples on the face of the globe are enquired for at S4 Queen Mines have about the yellow question and race competition. parted with at 4 tents, Docks, Wharves and He said if the English business houses only Godowns-Hongkong and Whampoa Docks? employ Scotch travellers at low fixed salaries are a shade firmer and have been negotiated at and high percentages on onlers obtained, they $305, the market closing with further enquiries.ges will hold the markets. He had often watched Kowloon Wharls are, quoted at $100 and with Scotch agents at work in China. They were out business. Lands, Hotels and Building, not good linguists. But fleygiways knew Hongkong Lands have been done at 5193 ex enough to make themselves understood and to, the dividend of $6 paid on the 27th ultimo, (3 be able to understand rebuffs and turn a deaf: Hongkong Hotels are in the market at $130. enr to them. Jews could do nothing, where Humphrey's Estate are steady at Sta. China Scots did well. They had more patience that
Providents are obtainable at $9fbhinanda wa Americans, and were just as shrewd An Cotton Mills-Ewes have furthor declined American got tired or restless and went off. A and have sellers at fls. 423. Hongkong Cottons Scot, stood his ground and succeeded. This been disposed of at Sio. and more can be Russian thought the Scotch the most briny sold at the rate. Cigar Companies. We have race he knew There was no race that could heard of no business locally. Philippine Tosin live on so little. Their not being the slaves of baccos have dropped to 550-Miscellaneous, it their stomachs gave them the advantage of the Green Island Cements have been sold ate, Spiral English and the American, who must have and Szit and are in demand at the latter figureang Sir Michael Hicks-Beach states that it is square meals as at their own hotels and A/S. Watsons are on offer at $16. Electrics are c
Wanted at Sretand $6 (or the old and newshafer believed the sums already voted for the war. | boarding houses, 200
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
THE SUPER DRESS OFAD, ITALIAN THE AMERICAN STEEL STRIKE.
respectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of Hongkong and the Coast Ports, for their kind patronage and support, and desires to state that she will be pleased to receive orders for all kinds of NEEDLE WORK..
Gentlemen's Shirts made to order, and Cuffs and Collars renewed on old ones,
Ladies and Children's Under-clothing" Cnu- dren's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery, Materials can be supplied, if required.
LONDON, August rst: The strike of American Steel workers is still unsettled.
THE SITUATION IN THE BALKANS.
The Times reviewing the situation in the The Superioress will also be most grateful Balkans, says that unusual anxiety is display: for any PAPER, or old ENVELOPES to be madeed at Vienna... into Books for the Children of the Poor Schools, who are taught by the Sisters.
Hongkong, 22nd April, 1802
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NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
EG to inform my Patrons and Public Generally that I have REMOVED my Stores from No. 13 to No. 5, "D'AGUILAR, STREET,
H RUTTONJEE,”
Hongkong, 17th April, 1900,
5, D'Aguilar Street.
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BOERS ENTER PORTUGUESE TERRITORY.
A Boer commando has entered Portuguese territory, it is believed in search of supplies.
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